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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
EXCURSION BOATS CRASH.
Passengers in Panic When Orient
and Putnam Come Together.

Several hundred persons were thrown INTO
panic yesterday when two steamboats,, their
decks crowded with members Of an excursion
party came into collision off the pier at East
Thirty-first- where both vessels were trying
to make a landing One the General Putnam,
Captain Holmes commanding, which runs to
Connecticut, crashed into the steamer Orient,
which makes daily trips TO Sea Cliff and Great
Neck, Long Island. The latter vessel was struck
amidships the port side, gaping hole being
torn above the waterline, exposing her cabin
The General Putnam escaped injury.
Following the crash there was a panic among
the passengers on both vessels, and wild con-
fusion reigned Women and children rushed
screaming 10 the rails, and had it not been for
the efforts of the officers many would probably
have leaped into the river. Captain Byrnes. OF
the Orient. rushed to the main deck, and seeing
that there was danger. quickly assured the
passengers that there no cause to fear
More than twenty of the passengers. however
left the vessel refusing 10 make the trip IN ner
The police of the East Thirty -fifth-st. station
say that both vessels were trying TO make
landing simultaneously when the collision oc-
Cured. The Putnam, IT is said, had the rlsht
OF way, and when the Orient tried TO cross ner
bow terrific blow struck. After making
a landing the Orient continued on her trip
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
SAYS HUSBAND ROBBED.
Woman Declares He Took $4,000
and Left 500.

Mourning the loss OF her husband and $4,000 in
money and Jewels Mrs. Rachel Timbell left penni-
less in strange city thousands of miles from her
home by the man she befriended. the police say.
has reported her sorry plight to Inspector Nc
Clusky of the detective bureau.
About a week ago she arrived here from johann
nesburg South Africa, with her husband. William
TimbeH to whom she married only six months
ago. The woman who is the daughter Of wealthy
parents. met him in the South African city, where
he was working as a barber According TO the
woman, he didn't have dollar when she met him
and in a wretched condition. She fell in love
with him, however, and after a brief courtship
welded him. despite the opposition of her parents
Soon after the marriage she settled $4,000 him.
and for some time they lived happily in Johannes
burg.
When they arrived here week ago they rented
a fiat at No IL West One-hundred- and-seventeenth-
ST. and fitted it up. The first day in their new
home however. Mrs. Timbell became i'll. She says
that while she was lying in bed, unable to move.
Timbeu asked her If she would give him $500 as
he wanted to invest IL in real estate which he
assured her would soon increase their fortune. She
agreed to give him the money. and upon noticing
her willingness he asked her to make the amount
800. which she did He asked her. she says. to
give him a check for the amount. and she sus-
pecting nothing. did as he requested. He wrote
out the check and she signed 1t.
cc n9er 10 the goIce I6e wrote out the
amount on the face of it $500. He then went to
turned home, and while his wife was lying sick in
pea ne TOOK her jewels, consisting of diamond neck
laces and precious stones, valued at S25 90. and
then disappeared leaving her with only 500 all the
money she had left Of her fortune. The Jewels had
been given TO her by her parents in South Africa
Some time ago Mrs. Timbell had deposited $50
IN the Bank Of England She intended to leave
that money there and not touch it. Tmbeu how
ever she alleges. prevailed upon her TO transfer
the money 70 the Garfield National Bank in this
city. telling her IL would be much easier for them
TO transact any business if the money were here.
When Mrs: Timbell discovered the loss Of her
money and the flight of her husband she reported
the case to Inspector McClusky. In some manner
she learned that he had fled the Kaiser VIII
helm II, and Inspector McClusky cabIed to AM
bassador Choate to have the vessel searched when
It arrived at Plymouth. Ensland, This was done
but on Friday a cable dispatch received from
the United states Ambassador. stating that no
trace OF the man could be found on the ship In
spector McClusky then telegraphed throughout the
country sending out general alarm for the arrest
or IlInbelL The larger cities of Europe were also
INFORMED or the flight of Tinben and every effort
IS being made to apprehend him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
CAR BUMP HURTS TWO
Motorman Unable to SIacken Speed
-W0men Tn to Jump.

Mrs Elizabeth Hilliard, of No. l,24l Weoste'-
ave, and Alexander Wells, Of No. 2OoJ seventh
ave- were slightly injured yesterday, Wheh an
elevated car on which they were passengers
crashed into the bumpers at the end Oh the
Tbirtv-fourth-st branch of the elevated road
extending from Third-ave to the Thirty-fourth-
ST. ferry house. After having their injuries at
tended to by DR.. Moore. Of Bellevue Hospltai'
both were able to proceed TO their homes
The car was nearing the ferry house When II
is alleged by the police, Samuel Tucker the
motormau. lost control of the car, ard before
he could slacken it's speed the crash came. The
car was crowded at the time. and for few
minutes there was considerable excitement
among the passengers. many Of whom were
women and children. Several were thrown from
their seats, among them Mrs. billiard and MI
Wells The former sustained contuslons 10 her
back and side and the latter had his left side
bruised. Several of the women in the car De-
came so frightened that they attempted 70
jump from the car, but were prevented by the
conductor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
SUIT OVER JUMEL MANSION.
Realty Company Holds Owner Agreed to Pay
It 10 Per Cent of Purchase Price

The Jumel mansion. on Washington Heights e
the cause OF an action which mas been begun in
the Supreme Court by the Realty Protective Com,
pany against Mrs. Lille ]. Earle who Is the nras
ent owner OF the house and grounds The man
sion, with the deTnesne attached TO If has hsa,
purchased by the municipality OF New-York and
the sum OF SOS 900 voted by the Board of
Aldermen pursuant to the passage Of a resolution
to grant that amount by the Board Of Estimate
and Apportionment for the acquisition OF the
premises by the city for the establishment OF a
park and in order TO preserve the old house
The Realty Protective Company holds that two
years ago Mrs. Earle entered into an agreement
by which she was to give TO that corporation 10
per cent OF any sum that might be awarded her bv
the municipal authorities should the mansion and
grounds be acquired by the city. which the Realty
Protective Company alleges has now been done for
the establishment OF the park ard museum
Because of this agreement the Realty Protective
company has expended, il is asserted a consid-
cradle amount OF money the place Mrs Earle
has. however. IL is alleged repudiated the agree
ment and attempted to revoke It, The municipal
authorities last May passed the resolution 10 &C
quire the property, and before the sale has been
completed the realty company desires to establish
its lien upon the 10 per o. the purchase rrics
which Mrs. Earle was 10 pay It.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
TAMMANY TO HELP DAILY NEWS
Financial Aid from Politicians Expected in
Return for Papers Support.

It is generally believed that at the auction sale
of The Daily News on August q prominent Tan
many Hall men Will become financially Identified
with the concern 1t is believed that Mr. Munsey
will tell Charles F. Murphy's friends that he does
not purpose to make the paper organ for con-
veyng to the public the views and aims OF Tam
many Hall unless wealthy Tammanyites chip In
Up to the present time Mr.. Murphy's friends have
been long kind words and promises as to
what they are going to do. but short on putting
their shoulders 10 the wheel and making the paper
a success.
In the recent Dock Board scandal exposures Air
Murphy's friends have read exclusive apologies
and defsnces Of Mr.. Murphy and his friends In The
Daily News but the rank and file in the or
eaniza ton have bought the other papers by the
tens OF thousands to see how hard Charlie"
Murphy was getting Knocked" Some sort OF a
deal is looked for by which Mr.. Murphy and his
friends will down with the hard cash IN eN-
change for loyal and answering support of Tam
many Hall candidates and policies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
FTREMEN'S HARD FIGHT.
Several OUercome at Small Blaze IN
Christ0pher-St.

In q cellar filled with rags and excelsior in
the building No. 115 Christopher-st-. fire broke
out last evening, which caused the fire fight
ers much trouble and exposed them to consid-
cradle risk Several Of the men were overcome
by the dense smoke made by the tn1ammable
to return TO work after treatment.
The building. a seven story one is occupied
by the Equita bic Storage and Warehouse Com
pany. AS soon as the fremen arrived on the
scene second alarm was rung.
Captain Root of Engine Company No. IS en-
tered the cellar and prostrated by the
smoke Others to suffer were Firemen Joseph
Halpin, Riddy Heating and Houghton, of En-
CINE Company No. IS and Firemen Hartman
Bowling. Foote and Redmond, of Engine No g.
Three times Captain Root had to beat a re-
treat, and the third time he was so overcome
that he fell the floor of the cellar, face down
ward in a pool of water. He would probably
have been drowned but for Firemen Foote and
Heating, who dragged their chief out
The heat of the fire melted the gaspipes, and
the gas escaped for some time before it could he
St Vincent's Hospital to which DR. Nolan re-
sponded. He was kept busy attending 10 the
half suffocated hremen. Fireman Houghton of
Engine No. Is. in addition to being overcome by
the smoke, hit the head by the nozzle
Of a hose, and sustained severe Commissions
After half hours hard work the blaze was
under control, the fire being confined TO the
cellar and the front of the ground floor The
damage is estimated $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
BosToCK's ELEPHANT APPRAISED.
It Is Valued at $70O-Duty SIS Per Cent
Trainer Charges Board Bill.

The final appraisal Of the value OF F. C. Bos-
tocll's elephant, Tommy. was rendered by the
reappraisement division OF the Board OF United
States General Appraisers yesterday.
The elephant had been invoced at 100 and the
appraiser Of the port advanced the value to Elso
Mr.. Bostock took appeal and General Appraiser
Lunt fixed the value at $780, thus barely avoiding
forfeiture, goods advanced more than 30 per
cent are conhscated under the law.
Mr.. Bostock appealed from this decision TO the
full board, (which yesterday rendered its decision
from which there IS no further appeal, fixing the
value al $40 The duty on live animals is . per
cent ad valorem, but a penalty CT l per cent is
added for each Per cent OF advance where there
has been differentiation. Mr.. Bostock would have
10 pay only 20 per cent upon 600 If the invoice
value had been sustained but ne will have 10
pay So per cent flsl
Mr. Bostock IS not yet through with the govern
Inent. however. The animal has been in his hands
for some Tune. under bond, and he has a board bin
OF several hundred dollars for its keep. He de-
clares that the government is responsible 1,hicb
the Collector OF the Port denies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
AMERICAN TEAM BACK.
British RHemen, Though Beaten,
Made a Record Score.

Flushed with their victory over the representa-
tive teams of six other nations and triumphantiy
bearing the Palma trophy, the American rifle team
which won the International shooting match at
Bsley, England, last month, arrived on the Lu-
CANA yesterday
Colonel Leslie c. Bruce of the Old Guard. who
was at the head of the team. was met on the pier
by General Bird W. Spencer of New-Jersey, presi-
dent of the National Rifle Association; Colonel
Bates of the list Regiment; Major Fiske, of the
It'll Regiment; Major James E. Bell of the District
OF Columbia; Captain Goddard, of Pennsylvania,
and DR.. ". G. Hudson. of New-York. General
Spencer congratulated the team, and Colonel Bruce
replied appropriately Then three hearty cheers
were given for the team in which most OF the
passengers of the ship Joined.
Colonel Bruce said he had sent a cable message to
Secretary Root so that the team would not nave
their baggage held up by the Custom House of1-
Gals, but the message, Colonel Bruce said, must
have gone astray Every member of the team was
held up by the custom House inspectors, Inc ~
pings around the Palma trophy and Colonel Bruce
.sWhy in England he said 'as soon as the off,
Gals there learned who we were, our baggage was
96ampeo h %n9R' G itb6g the sghfest trouble
In discussing the trip Colonel bruce PralIsea the
and said
Lord Roberts sent the team this message: Il am
very sorry L have come too late TO see you ana
fati5t;."ol"'' ''' ''''''' ''' ~
The shooting was done under favorable condi-
tons, except for the gusty and variable wind
which of course. is a great factor for consldera-
ton in a match like that. The British team made
the highest score they had made, but we beat
them. Just show how the rifle work mas pro-
crossed the French team made a score that Would
have won the trophy fifteen years ago 80
After the teams had finished firing at the SV7yaro
target the British team three points ahead; We
the first to fire at the soo-yard range and the
wind had become very tricky. I therefore held my
men for six minutes while we studied conditions,
for l was determined take no chances. AFTER a
three day trip TO Paris the entered individual
matches in which they also met with unparalleled
success Lieutenant A. Z. Wells, of the list Reg1-
ment won the best Individual trophy. He captured
the Cheylesmore match at 1000 yards range Out
Of a possible so points he made 4S -
I understand a wealthy Euglishman has onered
the Norwegian team $500. the English team $1,000
and the colonial team $500 each to compete for the
trophy at Sea Grit n. J., next year
Elizabeth n. J., Aug. 1.-Captain William B.
Martin, Of the team that won the Palma
trophy at Bisley England returned to his home In
this city to-day. Captain Martin said the match
revelation to the Britlshers, and would cause
the British army to make material changes in Its
firearms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
IN UNDERTAKER'S WAGON
Nan in Last Stages Of Consumption
There Three Days.

In the last stages Of consumption. in an under
takers wagon, where he had been for three days.
without the knowledge Of the undertaken Thomas
Graham thirty-two years old. homeless, was re-
moved to ST. Francs's Hospital IN Jersey City, yes
terday. His board will be paid from subscriptions
Of people of the tenement district where the under
takers stable is.
Graham was admitted to the City Hospital last
Saturday and pronounced incurable. and his re-
noval ordered to the Snake Hill County Hospital
He had a dread of pauper's death and on his re-
fusaI to go to Snake Hill turned out on the
streets where he wandered for twenty-four hours
until he sank exhausted in front Of the stable of
the undertaken Peter German. He was sheltered
in the wagon by the stabeman His condition
alarmed the stabeman who told his employer, and
Graham was removed unconscious. German headed
q subscription list. Many poor people contributed
nickels and dimes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
MORE INTERURBAN TRANSFERS.
Passengers Change Cars Without Extra Fare
at Twenty-Five New Points.

Beginning with yesterday transfers were given at
twenty-five points heretofore closed 10 fare payers
OF the Interurban Street Railroad. The new trans
fer points principally the Third-ave line
the main line and the extension OF the One hun
bred and twenty hfth-st line Transfers were given
IN both directions yesterday and passengers were
allowed retransfer. The One-hundred- and TWEEN
ty-hfrh-st. line will transfer the Lexington Mad
ison and Eighth ave. cars. This privilege it IS
said, is the result OF the warfare waged bv the
Citizens Committee Of One Hundred OF the West
Side.
the Fourteenth Twenty-third, Thirty-fourth Fifty
ninth Eighty sixth and e-hundred-and-sixteen
not transfer in either direction present nor viii
the Twenty-thlrd-st cars. General Manager Oren
Root said il is impossible to add 10 the congestion
OF the traffic at these points. The street railway
people still declare that TO establish transfer sys-
tenn at Fifth-ave and Twenty third-st and at sixth
and Twenty-thiFd-st. would result in many ac-
cidents. the press OF vehicles and other traffic
there Is great.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
RUNKEL IN HIS BATHTUB.
Indicted Man Avoiding Reporters, While His
Lawyer Is Not Ready with Statement

Maurice RunkeI, who has won sudden fame by
being indicted by the Federal Grand Jury in Wash
tngten in connection with the postoffice scandals.
IS stiu avoiding the garing limeight Of publicity.
When reporter called at his home, at No. l85l
seVenth-sve.. Mrs. RunkeI said that her husband
could be She said he was bathing, and
her tone indicated that he would remain in the
tub as long the reporter felt like waiting for
him. She said he had MADE no statements 70 any
one. and that hts lawyer would answer any ques-
tons for him. The boy on guard at the front door
Of the aathouse said that 10 judge by reports Mr..
Runkel mad been bathing ever since he came home.
Franklin Bien. RunkePs lawyer, said that he had
yet prepared any statement for publication. lie
did not know whether or not his client would 90
Washingfon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
THE BATTLEsHIP CONTROVERSY.
Differences in the Construction Board-Sec-
rotary Moody to Take Other Advice.

Washington. Aug. Rear Admiral Bowles's let
Ter 10 the Secretary Of the Navy. giving his views
IA opposition TO opinions expressed by Rear Ad-
nairals Bradford and Melville regarding the plans
for the laO0oton batteships proposed by the Board
of Construction. was made public at the depart
ment to-day. The admiral holds that the ships as
planned VIII be deficient in coal supply or in
ferior In radius Of action 20 previously designed
battIeships
II was said az the Navy Department o-day that
Secretary Moody. in view of the adverse report on
the plans for the l3Oton ships has decided TO call
upon individual officers Of the navy for opinions
20 whether these ships shall have less speed and
coal endurance than the 15.000ton ships or retain
those qualities and have less armor and gun power
These opinions viii be considered before he makes
Anal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
LEAVES HIS WIFE ST.
Farmers Estate Is from $4,000 to $4,000
Says She Was Cruel.

The Will Of William H. Miller. a retired farmer
Of Valhalla who died few days ago. was fled ror
probate in the surrogate's Court at White Plains
yesterday. The estate is valued at between $50 OO
and $75.o0O The will is dated May L. 1900
A clause Of the will reads: 'As my wife. Alice A
Miller has an estate of her own or about go GOO
and has been and is treating me IN cruel ana in
human manner direct that she shall only receive
the sum OF 81 out of my estate"
the ne remainder OF the estate is left in trust to
Dainel & sands, as trustee, for the testator'S
children, Charles. May and Daniel Sands Miller
Eaeh Is TO receive one-sixth OF the estate al the
81 thirty. - - A-e AsS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
PRAISE FOR HEMPHTLL.
His Sub0rdinates on the KearsGrge
Also Commended.

Washington, Aug. L-Acting Secretary Darling
mas sent the following letter to Captain Eemphl
commander OF the Keersarge:
The department has received your report Of the
9Th tnst-, OF the passage OF the Kearsarge from
Portsmouth England. 10 Frenchman's Bay Maine
and congratulate you upon making such a success
lrl run IN spite OF wind, sea, fog and ice encoun-
tered The department notes with pleasure your
praise Of the officers and crew for their willing
eXertons, especially the navigator. Lieutenant "
v. Pratt, and his assistant, Midshpman H G.
wallace. and the senior engineer officer, Lieutenant
Commander Zano and all his department. You
viii communicate 10 them this expression Of the
Departments commentator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
GLOOMY OUTLOOK FOR TWO NEGROES.

statesville. n. c.. Aug 1.-The coroner's jury
reported to-day that Mrs Dolph Beaver the
woman who yesterday was found dead near her
home had been outraged. choked 10 death and
her body thrown into we'll A negro. Wlltord
RoSenboFo, is charged with the crime RoSen-
boro had been found in SaIuda. and the Sheriff
has gone after him.
Charlotte. N c.. Aug Near Rocky Mount
to-day Mrs. Pass Long was assaulted in her
home by an unknown negro She was alons az
the time She was found unconscious after the
negro had fed. The people OF the community
are doing their utmost 70 capture the criminal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
JOHN N. GOLDING WINS.

John y Goldng. one Of the leading real estate
brokers Of this city. has been successful IN his
efforts TO have the injunction restraining him from
constructing buildings on certain premises on
Racquette Lake. in the AdironGacks. vacated ms.
tice II. T. Kellogg. Of the Supreme Court. sitting
at Plattsburg. has vacated the Injunction. on the
ground that the State must show vguership IN the
LANDS IN question before II restrain the erection
OF buildings on them The action was brought by
the people OF the State against Mr.. Golding the
State alleging that il owned the property IN die.
pute BY virtue OF tax sale "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
ASSAILS VIRGINIA PROFESSORS.
Colonel G. W. Miles Fails to Become Head
of the University of Virginia.
a IELEeRAPH IL - TR1RryF- J

Richmond. Va Aug. Colonel George W Nile.
Of Radford Va, is out in pamphlet bitterly at
lacking the faculty of the University of Virginia
for preventing his election president of the uni
VeFsity. he reviews the whole movement for the
election OF president for the institution and ao
cuses the members Of the faculty collectively and
individually Of malice, falsehood evasion and in
some cases Of drunkenness. He Withdraws his
name from consideration for the place OF presi-
dent or The university, and denounces the mis-
some time. '-'@A0 LUZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
NO ONE HELD FOR RIOT DEATHS

Evansville IND. Aug. Coroner WalhnS to-dAy
returned his verdict in the cases OF tls ten persons
who werS killed In the recent riot He found thA-
they came to their deaths from ride bullets fred oY
some unknown persons His report said:
hnd the deceased came to their deaths by 80 -.
son OF gunshot wounds inflicted by riasS n $50 80
hands OF unknown persons. I further und 80 -
the said wounds were indicted during rlt.o-s -
tack the county Jail and militia detenilIs
same. on the 9Th DAY OF July. 1906 AFTER tAAsss
the dispositions OF StNty-SiX persons Who Were
ent at the time OF the riot. I unable 70 SAY W.
the person who fired the shots.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
ARTILLERY FOR THE MILITIA.

Washington. Aug 1.-The Ordnance Bureau Of the
War Department. under the decision setting apart
additional funds for field artillery for the militia
viii construct thirty-two guns the guns be built
at Watervliet arsenal and the carriages at the
Rock Island arsenal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-02
LYNCHING PARTY IN OHIO.
Looking for a Negro Who Confessed to
Murder.

Kenton. Ohio Aug. Harry Minard. sixty
years old. was found dead with a bullet hole IN
his breast at hts home. three miles from here.
early to-day. William Nicholson. a negro, Is
suspected OF the crime According to Nickel
sons sister. he confessed TO her that he had
killed NIinard and took $500 in money.
He has fed from town. \ posse is IN pur-
suit. and there are threats that If captured he
will be Iynched.