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New-York tribune., 1903-08-14
WENONAH IN COLLISION.
Presidents Cousin and His Guests
Haze a Narro1o Escape.
[BY rELsGRAPH TO THE rRIBuNE.I

New-Haven, Conn. Aug. 13-The Wenonah, of
the New-York Yacht Club squadron. jammed
till her bow Vas practically split open and was
dismantled and set afire in collision with the fish
Ing steamer Falcon last night FauIkner's ISL
and, eighteen miles east of this city. on Long
Island Sound. The Falcon brought the crippled cut
ter to this city, arriving about daybreak.
Samuel Montgomery Roosevelt, of New-York
City, the owner started last Friday for weeks
cruise to ewLondon and return. His guests
were the artist. Sanford b Pomeroy. of Paris, and
Leslie Cotton, of No. 1,133 Broadway. They sailed
across to Oyster Bay Friday and remained
the guests of the President who is Mr.. Roosevet's
cousin till Saturday night. The boat is old
favortte of the President
The Wenonah went across to Larchmont on Sat
urday night, stayed till yesterday morning and
then left for trip up Sound At 9 o'clock last
night the yacht had almost reached Faulkner's
Island, when the crash came. Captain Smith Carl
son, Ernest Carlson and E. Carlson. of the crew,
were carried overheard in the rigging. Ernest
Carlson was stunned for a moment by being struck
with the boom. Peter Johnson jumped overheard
to save his life Ernest Carlson took hold of Cap
tain Carlson and both pulled into the boat by
Mr.. Roosevelt and Mr.. Pomeroy. In the cabin
were the two japanese servants. Both hurt,
but not seriously. Hana's hand was badly cut by
glass from lamp, and Masa bruised on the
head
All the lamps on the boat torn from their
sockets and the burning oil fell over the furnish
ings of the cabins. Instantly they ablaze
The fire was fought vigorously and soon put out.
An hour later Mr.. Roosevelt said, a line
thrown from the Falcon and he was asked where
he wanted to go The Wenonah was tOWed New
Haven. physician summoned early this
morning to dress the burns and bruises. The day
was spent in clearing up the boat and getting her
ready to be taken to New York for repairs. The
damage was chiefly to the bow which was squarely
stove away but the boat was at no time in danger
Of sinking. The companionway and bulkheads were
jammed into the cabin by the mast, which fell
over them good part of the skylight driven
into the companionway. The rigging. sails and
masts lay the deck In the cabin the ha ndsome
carved oak was burned and blistered and the fur
nishngs ruined.
Mr.. Roosevelt says the yacht her sailing
course, with lights properly displayed. He places
the blame for the collision the officers of the
steamer. the weather clear.
Mr.. Roosevelt and his guests left by train this
afternoon for New-London
The WenOnah built for Mr. Stillman in 1888
at cost of $4,000, and for years queen of her
class in the NeW-York Yacht Club races. The yacht
sold to Mr. Roosevelt.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14
WANT TAFT TO STAY AT MANILA
Relief That He Wants to Solve Pending
Problems.

Manila Aug. Ex-Governor General William
H. Taft refused to discuss yesterday ms prop
able anpointnent as the successor Of Secretary
I,ol4 Ita, the latter retires saying that the
annointment had not yet been offered to him
II is generally believed here that Governor Tart
does not wish TO leave the Phllpplhes uh'i
numerous problems now pending are solved.
~, ,.,,,+io,, &c beginnfng to show the results
r1adeed for the upbuilding of the F1ipinos'
whose devotion to and faith in Governor Ia1t
are rauarkable II is known in any event llal
Governor Taft does not desire to go away from
-, before next February but it is thought he
Is ready to obey President Roosevelt S Wlsaes' 5a
tt,,,,gb his derarture would cause sacrlhce;
- ~ ,,,aa,, time il is stated that relatives ana
friends are constantly ureing him to return 4, 70
- ,aainiand Governor Taft is now enjoying
ercaiinnt health though after living nearly lour
Years in the tropics he is liable 10 d recu' u'Ie"oe
of dysentery. ,,,,I,. 1,rr,,la NO
,essnres of the utmost Importance TO the ISL
ande The rumor Of the probable reuremeht OF
SIovernor Taft is agtating the archlpeIaso, anu iIa
tie y,ro,,incials Join the Filipino press IN begging
him to remain
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14
PORTER MAY SUCCEED ROOT.
Talk of Ambassador to France for Secretary
of War.
GDY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE. ]

Oyster Bay, Long Island, Aug. 13.-It was re-
ported here tonight that General Horace Por-
ter United States Ambassador to France, and
not William H. Taft, Governor of the Philip
pines will succeed Elihu Root as Secretary of
War. No statement, however, either in confir-
nation or denial of the report could be OBJ
tanned at the executive offices. Notwthstand-
ing the prevalent rumors that Secretary Root
before sailing for London next week would an
nounce his resignation. the President is still
hopeful that the present Secretary of War Will
retain his office until the first of next year.
Although the report that Judge Taft would
succeed MI Root has received considerable Gre
dence it was admitted tonight by those in
touch with the administration that the name
of General Porter had been mentioned in con-
nection with the post and that he possessed
MANY of the military and diplomatic quallhca-
tions necessary for the position. 1t was also
Dointed out that the nature of the work IN Whlch
Governor Taft is at present engaged WouId pre-
vent his leaving Manila for many months
Secretary Root will pay tareWel VISIT 10
the President at which his open" resignation
may he rendered in person 70 the Chlef EXecu-
tive Secretary Root will be accompanied by
General Robert Shaw Oliver who Is TO be AS
sistant Secretary of War.
There was no confirmation of the report that
evSecretarv Foster was to be dispatched on a
mission TO Turkey with a view to the settlement
of American claims.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14
TILLMAN ON THE ISSUES.
The Tariff, Trusts, Postofce and
Magbe Negroes, He Says.
Inv TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE


TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE
Fi6eld Wis Aug Ex-senator Tilman, of
South Carolina, speaking to-day on the prn-
cipal issues of the campaign next year and the
attitude of the Democratic party toward the
trusts said: The frauds in the Postof1ice De-
partment which have been smothered as far as
possible. will likely be brought to the attention.
of the country If we get a thorough tnvesti-
CATION by an impartial commission. it is almost
certain that similar conditions will be found to
exist in other departments. Tariff reform will
certainly be pressed. as it is no longer denied
that the tariff is the mother of trusts. The
Kansas City platform will probably be modified
in some particulars as conditions have changed.
The essential principles underlying that platform
will be reaffirmed. Democracy might as we'll
disband as to abandon them
"The Democratic party Will oppose the trusts.
Of course to the extent of its ability. The Re
publican party has fostered and protected them
in every conceivable way and its continuance
in power means that nothing will be done tow
ard reformation along that line.
"CleVelands candidacy is not to be considered
by any one as than a ridiculous sugges-
ton My opinion is that the Democratic
convention will select some able. conservative
man who has always stood Loyalty by the party
l feel sure the South would support other
kind
Il am not in the confidence of he Republican
leaders but, so far | able TO judge, il
seems certain that Roosevelt will be nomina ted
He is not loved or trusted by the leaders of the
Republican party, but l believe they Will nom
mate him.
''Win the race problem be political issue in
the next campaign
The Democrats would welcome the issue and
meet the Republicans squarely with the slogan
that this is a white mans country and must be
governed by white men,.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14
MNAUGHToN's LUCK AT SARATOGA
The "Plunger" Reported to Have Made
$4,000 on the Horses
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRInUNE.I

Watertown, \. Y. Aug. 13.-George McNaughton
better known in racing and sporting circles as
Sandy McNaughton, who few years ago, left
this city where he born. stable and trot-
ting horse rubber. $4,000 at Saratoga on
Wednesday. according 10 the statement OF a man
who arrived here yesterday. McNaughton was
betting 10 to / A California jockey. who once
lived in this city. is said TO have rode the winner
NcNaughtou was once a bell boy in a hotel here
and later Joseph Marian, a horseman. gave him
work McNaughton has been a piunser ever since
he made his first cent and two years ago owned a
string Of trotting horses. but afterward was in
poor circumstances
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14
LOSE CROPS FOR LACK OF HELP.
Up State Farmers Cannot Get Men to Work
for Them.
TBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrnUxE-l

IToosick Falls, y. Y, Aug ia large farmer
near hare says that farmers are losing much Of
their harvest. owing to their inability TO set sufh-
Gent help The only men who can be secured are
..Aoaters''-that is men out Of work and stranded,
who hire out as farm hands and after earning
enough to take them to the next city. decamp- A
farmer deserted in this way on Wednesday has
sold part OF his herd of cattle. he says that he
is unable to care for all OF them with the help
available.
The farmers are in despair. and don't know how
they can harvest their large crops Several talk OF
selling their cattle to help solve the difficulty
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14
MORE RURAL MAIL ROUTES.
Free Delivery Service Now Has Appropria-
ton of $12,OO0O0O

Washington Aug. 13.-Postmaster General Payne
has had q statement prepared giving the status
of the Rural Free Delivery Service throughout the
country 1t shows that during the month of July.
the first month Of the present fiscal year almost
three thousand new routes have been established
The appropriation made for the entire service for
the wear was s12 100000 or little less than 50 CO.
OO) more than necessary TO maintain the existing
service. This is only sufficient to justify the
tablishment of about six thousand new routes
There are now on file petitions for about eleven
thousand more routes
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14
MINISTERS AGAINST Co-EDUCATIoN.
Lutherans Reject Offer of College Attended
by Both Sexes
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Pttsburg Aug. l3.-The joint synod of Ohio OF
Lutheran ministers to-day practically rejected an
offer of the Lima (Ohio) College. property valued
$50 00O with debt OF only 5000 because it is
co-educational institution. Dr. Cronenwett. of But
ler suggested that the university at Columbus.
Ohio be removed Lima and the Institutions be
consolidated. The ministers believed that it
not right to encourage co-educatIon. The subjec;
was finally referred to a committee
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14
PLOT IN SAN DOMINGO.
To Murder President Wos q Gil,
Who Recently Secured Office.

Paris. Aug. 13.-Dispatches from Santo Do
mingo say that plot to murder General Ale
jandro Wos Gil. the President has been dis
covered, and that there have been many
rests.
President Wos Gil overthrew the former Presi-
dent General Horatio Vasquez the time of the
revolution last spring and proclaimed himself Pres
ident being subsequently elected. His election
proclaimed by Congress July D.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14
YANKEES BUYING STOCKS.
High Grade Securities Going to the COun-
try, Says Boston Broker
rRY TELEGRAPH 10 the TniRrNE.I

poston Aug 13-Leading stock exchange houses
r this city are shipping the best securities into the
country for Investment account by the basket
.,-aga5 for investors more than $2C00.000 worth
~ stocks and bonds within the last two weeks He
said:
our order books show three or four Pases ~ OF
T nui ,eotbing The present low prices have at
tracfed large numbers OF small investors VINO ,r9
,al,ios oiii Of the market telephone and Penns!i-
MA stock telephone rights BONDS ana hlsh srauo ]
chases. .,-, .o,,as in tho market
.,pI,,oTs 1,ilI be amazed the wa certain
efocLs nave become scattered
T.. . r,ren,entz One-Piece Collar Button gets dam
eeea from any cause you can get new one.--adFt.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14
JOHN W. GATES COMFoRTABLE
Resting Quietly with His Family at His
Cottage in Saratoga.
81 TELEGnArH I'd THE rRInr-yr

Saratoga. y. Y. Aug. 13.-John w Gates. who e
suffering from chronic dysentery and is confined 70
MS cottage at the United States Hotel. passed
fairly restful night. and this morning was reported
as being more comfortable About midday he ven
on his cottage piazza. but finding the weather too
cold returned 70 his apartments
This evening DR.. c. S. May said his patient had
passed relatively comfortable day and was resting
quietly. In order that Mt Gates can be kent ,s
guiet as possible no one except members ~ tho
family are allowed admission 10 the cottage '''
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14
TWICE FLED FROM THE ALTAR.
Girl Who Wanted to Remain Single Finally
Becomes Bride.
my TELEGRAPH To TIRE TRIBUNE.

WiIkesbarre Penn. Aug. 13.-Dora Samojedny,
seventeen years old, of Nanticoke. who ten days
ago ran away an hour before she was TO be married
10 Jacob Witar and hid for twenty-four hours In
the home OF a relative. was married this morning
In the interim she had again day for the we'd
ding and again refused TO be married, and It was
only after pleading by her parents and her
hance that this morning she consented to become
a bride.
Her objection was that she could not pear tne
thought OF getting married and wanted 10 remain
single Her husband Is twenty-five years old
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14
SEE TIE SIGHTS OF NEW-yopE

Electric Hansoms Victoras Surveys &c 10 all
points, including Coney Island. Each oDerator :,
SvotGpetent guide. Telephone $3.50 Columbus New
sefk Transportation Co.-AdYt.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14
HEALTH AT RIcHFIELD SPRINGS.

Magnificent bathing establishment: excellent
hotels Through sieepers daily via Lackawanna
Railroad. SIS p. m. PaTlor cars on 10 a train
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14

Remember all X. r. tickets bet. y. !, and Ainany
are good Via Day Line steamers Music'-AeN@
New-York tribune., 1903-08-14

- Krementz One-Piece Collar Button gets Dam a
eesa from any cause you get new one.-<Nd'l l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-16
UNITED PRESBYTERIANs.
Presbytery Adjourns After q Three
Days' Session.

The United Presbyterian Presbyterv
of Kansas City which has been in ses-
sion in Topeka adjourned last night.
Reports from the congregations show
ed that good work had been done dur
ing the year, especially was this no
ticeable in the increased contributions
to missions. The offerings to missions
from congrega lions amounted to 81 748
and in addition Mr.. Cradle of the Sec
ond church, Topeka, gave IS, 600 to the
mission in Egypt, making a total of
$6,74s.
The Presbytery commended the First
church, Topeka, in their efforts toward
the erection of q new church building
and endorsed the application for aid
for $1,000 from the board of church ex-
tension
The following action was taken on
temperance:
Accepting as fundamental the truth
that righteousness =exalteth a nation,
but sin is a reproach to any people. .
and believing that the recognition of
the Sabbath and its proper observance
is essential in order to civic righteous
ness in the land
Resolved, first. That we commend a
more careful and consistent observance
of the Sabbath on the part of all our
people, and pledge ourselves to more
vigorous efforts in maintaining the re-
quirements Of the Fourth command
ment.
Resolved. second, That We commend
and encourage all wise and righteous
efforts to secure the abolition Of the
traffic in Intoxicating liquors as a
beverage.
The Christian religion requires total
abstinence on the part of the indivio-
ual from all Intoxicating beverages.
Resolved third. That we commend
the late movement by the good people
of Topeka. for a righteous city govern
ment. and congratulate them upon
their success for law and order.
J. R MILLEN.
w. T. CAMPBELL.
J. NJ RICHMOND.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-16
Strike TRAIL.
81 York Police Arrest Bunch
of Italians for Murder.

New York. April 16.-Vito Ludduca,
who was supposed to have been the
proprietor of the butcher shop in Stan
ton street, where nine arrests were
made last night IN connection with the
murder Of the man found IN a barrel
in East Eleventh street last Tuesday
morning, surrendered himself at police
headquarters today and was held as a
witness. Nikolatsro. 10 years old, who
lives with Ladduca, also went to police
headquarters and was detained for the
same purpose.
At the place in Eliza beth street kept
by Guizeppe Morello. who was one of
the men arrested last night, the police
have locked the doors and placed heavy
padlocks on them. Through the glass
in the windows can be seen several
large barrels that bear a resem blanee
TO the barrel in which the murdered
man was found. The barrel in Eleventh
street had two wooden hoops and wire
hoop at both top and bottom. The bar
rels in the store appear as if they had
nothing but wire hoops.
In the store was found a quantity Of
sawdust and burlap and Detective
Petrosrio took some of it to police
headquarters today for examination and
comparison with that found in the bar
rel and about the murdered mans neck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-16
ON MUSTAPHA FIELD.
President LOubet Witnesses
Grand Military Maneuvers.

Algiers, April 16.-President Loubet
today witnessed the grand military ma
neuvers in which 10000 troops took part
on Mustapha field. This force had been
drawn from all parts of the colony and
was reinforced by sailors and marines
from the visiting fleets and by many
native organizations. The Algerian
sharpshooters and the zouaves made an
imposing display and the whole fur
nished a brilliant spectacle.
A number of native chiefs and troop
of SDahis escorted the presidents car
riage. NJ Loubet's arrival on the pa
rade ground was the signal for q great
demonstration from the military and
the thousands Of civilian spectators.
During the evolutions of the troops
the president occupied a superbly deco
rated reviewing stand and was sur
rounded by the members of the s2eeial
missions, the ENJOYS, the foreign naval
commanders and native chiefs.
The president devoted the rest of the
day to visits and bancuets and to wit
Messing various other features of thu
elaborate festivities He will leave
Algiers tonight Tor Gran
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-16
MISS TAYLOR AN HEIRESS.
Her Uncle Dies and Leaves Her
5000 900.

Washington. April 16.-NIiss Rebecca ].
Taylor who recently sought unsuccessful
" I'm the district court to compel her re-
instatement as a clerk in the war depart
ment frem which Secretary Root dismissed
her on account of an article published hy
her sharply criticising the administration s
Philippine policy has received information
that she has been left about 100000 by the
death Of an uncle in san Francisco Sunday
night The dispatch said she had been left
the bulk OF her uncle's estate and had
been made executrix of the will She left
here for San Francisco Tuesday but be-
fore leaving the city said she would re-
turn to Washington in October. when her
case would be heard i'm the court of APP
peals. In the lower court she appeared in
her own behalf and made an argument
lasting about two days to the court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-16
BOOKS OF THE BANK.
Grand Jury Calls for Account of
Baking Powder People.

St. Louis, Mo, April 16.-The grand jury
today took up the baking powder invesIi-
cation where 1t was broken off last night
by adjournment. One of the. most impor-
tant moves yet made in the legislative
Doodle inquiry is the issuance of a sub
pcena duces tecum by the St Louis grand
jury on the cashier of the Steeleville. No,
bank, recurring him to bring books and
checks before that body. It was in this
bank that funds supplied by the baking
powder trust are said to have been kept
for disbursement. In this connection Cir
cult Attorney Folk has wired Attorney
General Crow to subpoena State Senator
F. H Farris. who is supposed to know
considerable about the fund.
Among the. witnesses to be examined to
day is Speaker James Whitecotton, pre-
siding officer of the last house, who first
made the charge Of boodling- His tes-
tinony is wanted chiefly in connection
with the alleged use of money in the pass
age of the free SCHOOL book bill.
Lieutenant Governor Lee will be the
star witness here today if he arrives from
jefferson City Owing to his physical con-
dition it is not certain that he win leave
the capital. In case he does not, Circuit
Attorney Folk says he will issue an at
tachment for him to appear Friday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-16
Fine Philippine olimate.

Washington April 16.-Secretary Root
has received the following cable from
Governor Taft. who recently went from
Manila to Benguet to recover his
health: stood trip we'll. Rode horse
back IS miles to 5000 feet altitude. Hope
dysentery cured Great province This
only $50 miles from Manila. with air as
bracing as Adirondaclxs or Murray bay.
Only pines and grass lands. TemDera-
ture this hottest month in the Philip
pines in my cottage porch at in the
afternoon So. Fires are necessary night
and morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-16
j.. P. MORGAN'S GIFT.
Prayer Book to Church Where He
Worshipped in Boyhood.

Boston, April 16.-In memory Of his boy
hood days as a worshipper at St. Paul's
Episcopal church, this city, J. Pierpont
Morgan has presented to the church a
priceless book of common prayer The book
Of prayer was presented to the parish on
Easter Sunday, 1894. but the gift was kept
secret until last Sunday. when it was used
for tine iirst time. During the nine years it
has lain in a safe deposit vault
The book is a large folio of 566 pages
beautifully printed on heavy handmade
paper and bound in yelum with dark
clasps. On the cover is rich design in
gold. The pages are decorated with orna-
mental borders in black and white from
ORIGINAL desiens especialIy executed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-16
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Elizabeth. N. J., April 16.-Edward
Burbank, u years of age. while in the
street attempting to catch some wood
which was drifting down the gutter,
stepped upon live wire which had
fallen during the storm The wire coll
ed about him and he was burned to
death in the sight of several persons
who were attracted by his screams and
did not dare to go near him for fear of
being shocked.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-04-16
The pnke ID Charmed.

Rome. April 16.-The Duke of Alb
ruzzi has expressed the highest apprec-
iation of the fact that the Cullum gold
medal was recently conferred on him
by the American Geographical society
for what he terms my modest efforts
in ascending Mount ELIAS in 1897. and
exploring the Arctic regions in 1893 -
The duke said ne was charmed to md
himself in such distinguished company
as that Of the wearers of the Cullum
medal