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New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
BAD CIGARS UNDER GOOD LABEL.
Their Sale Caused Dealers Arrest-Absence
of Bands Showed Fraud

One of the swndles against which the agents of
the United States Internal Revenue are making
fight is the selling Of inferior cigars from the boxes
of well known brand. For time past
large cigar has been annoyed by complaints
that inferior goods being sold under its LABEL
and it has informed the revenue officers
Henry Silberstone, cigar dealer at No 2SS Bow
cry. arrested day two ago on the charge
of having reflled cigar boxes. 1t alleged that
he had bought several boxes Of Cremo cigars, and
after selling the regular article at the regular
price rellIed the boxes with inferior brand and
sold them for the price, explaining TO his
customers that the only difference was in the mat
ter of bands, although the regular Cremos nave
bands and his had none. In this manner ne is sald
10 have made more than 100 per cent pront- A
member of the firm interested said:
SUBSTITUTION OF cigars or refiliing OF boxes has
been going on for some time. We have spent thou-
SANDS of dollars advertising particular brand
OF cigars and it is The name OF this cigar that mas
been illegally used The bands we placed upon our
goods TO protect customers against just such
fraud. The federal authorities expect NUMBER
more Of arrests shortly. There are federal ana
State penalties.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
THE FORAKER ACT CONSTITUTIONAL
Judge Ray Decides for Government Against
Sugar Importers-A Loophole.

Judge Ray in the United States Circuit Court
yesterday handed down an opinion in which he sus-
which provided for revenue merchandise brought
into the United States from Porto Rico after the
island ceased to be a foreign possession. Judge
Ray sustains the consttutionality of Section of
the act, which had already been adjudicated and
passed on in part bv the United States Supreme
Court. .
The decision handed down yesterday snIstains a
demurrer interposed by the United States in an
action begun against it by the sugar importing firm
of Lascelles & Co., of New-York. The firm imported
a cargo Of sugar from Porto Rico on June Il, 1899
which was placed on its arrival in a bonded ware
house. The entry nquidated on November a.
1889, under the existing Dingley Tariff act June
6 the entry was relquidated and duties reassessed
under what was known the Foraker act The
firm protested against the imposition of any and all
duties. Finally under protest S. 500 duty was paid
on the sugars by the firm and suit for its recovery
instituted.
The government demurred to the complaint hold
ing that the goods dutiabe under the so-caIed
Foraker act which provided that after the passage
Of the act AL merchandise coming into the United
States from Porto Rico shall be entered the sew
eral ports of entry upon payment of 10 per cent of
the duties which required to be levied and paid
upon like articles from foreign countries" 1t was
also provided that the should apply to any mer-
chandse then in bond for which permit of de-
livery had been issued
Judge Ray sUstains the demurrer of the govern
ment, finding that the assessment under the
Foraker act legal and constitutional. The real
question at issue. and not previously raised.
was that portion Of the Foraker act which provided
for the assessing of merchandise at bonded
houses at the time the law went into effect.
ne court however. gives the importers loophole
through winch they may resume the It says:
ne demurrer is sustained with costs, but the
So advised by pieadipg thai the go65S were de-
tanned against the will and protest of the importer
lot payment OF duties under the Dingey act until
dIler the fordker act went into effect
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
SMALL GIRLS UNDER Bail.
Se0en Years old, but accused of
Entering and Larceny.

Two girls seven years old, were held for the
grand jury by Recorder Thorout at Hoboken
yesterday on a charge of entering and larceny
They Annie Kadadas. of Seventh-st., and
Henrietta Hauck Of Sixth-st., West New-York
The complainant John Wolf contractor
of West Hoboken.
Wolf is building some houses in West New
York. He said that the children had forced the
doors of these houses and had carried off valu-
able building material Several witnesses said
they had seen the children leaving the houses
with wood. The prisoners denied that they had
entered the houses, and said they had only
picked up wood that they found in front of the
houses and had taken it home for frewood
furnished
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
CAN'T HAVE PoUIsoN PLAN TRIED.
Lindenthal Says He Has No influence with
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company.

A delegation of Brooklynites who waited on
Bridge Commissioner Lindenthal yesterday to ask
trial Of the Poulson plan for relieving the Bridge
congestion got only cold comfort from him. He
told them in effect that he was powerIess and that
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company was master
Of the situation. President Winter of that COM
pany, has declined TO any good in the PouIson
plan.
principal speakers before the Bridge Commissioner
Mr.. Poulson told again Of the certainty Of i'm
provement if his hve-loop plan were adopted Mr.
Blair said he would like to the plan tried and
city ought TO make the experiment. or at least
bear cost.
Commissioner Lindenthal said he also would like
TO see the plan tried. but he had no influence with
the BROOKLYN Rapid Transit Company If appesI
TO MI. Winter failed Mr.. Lindenthai said f6are
was nothing TO do but to wait and see if the
cnanges being made by the company would better
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
EXCISE COMMISSIONER DEFEATED.
Tried to Have Supreme Court Strike Portion
from Answer Filed to Suit.

State Excise Commissioner Cullinan has been de-
feated in his attempt to have the Supreme Court
strike from answer filed by Patrick ]. Shea to
suit brought by him. the allegation that he (Com-
missioner Cullinan) has been guilty of conspiracy
and cOllusion with the Fidelity and Casualty Com
pany in an effort by that corporation to retain
$1,000 deposited by Shea for a bond guaranteeing
that he would conduct his saloon in a proper man
ner. Justice Greenbaum yesterday on the appi-
cation Of Charles G. F. Wahle. denied the appn-
cation Of the Excise Commissioner to have the
Objectionable matter stricken out.
Shea was, ir 1900 and 1901. the proprietor of the
Cairo Cafe in West Twenty -ninth-st. When he OBJ
tained his certificate for the year ended May l,
1901 he lodged $16O0 with the Fidelity Casualty
Company to protect that institution in he
should be proceeded against for any violation of
the liquor tax law and his license revoked. lie
gave up the business subsequently. never having
been prosecuted, and then sought the return of his
money. The Fidelity and Casualty Company de-
eIned to give II up. Shea then brought an action
for its recovery through Mr.. Wahle.
The Fidelity and Casualty Company then filed
demurrer 10 Sheas complaint. which was upheld
by Justice Scott. but his decision reversed by
money ana payment was again refused The Ex-
else Commissioner then began suit against Shea
ing that Shea had violated the law BY keeping a
disorderIy house and asking for the forfeiture of
Shea in his answer to this suit, denied he had
ever kept his premises in otherwise than order
the excise law. He further alleged that Com
missioner Cullinan's action was Ihe result Of col
ity and Casualty Company to defraud him OF the
and brought for the purpose Of enabling the
company to interpose as defence TO his action
against it the tendency of the commissioners suit
also declared the commissioners action not
request of the surety company in order to prevent
him from recovering his money. This was the por-
ton Of shea's answer which COmmissioner Gull
Imam asked to have stricken from the record.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
MORE THAN $50 PER CENT.
Butchers IN Queens "Let In" on
Mysterious Investment.
MAN IN FLUSHING" DOES I,

MAN IN FLUSHING" DOES 1T.
A number of butchers in Queens Borough are
said to be making money more rapidly than
'52O Per Cent Miller ever promised to make
for his victims. 1t is said that others besides
the butchers have been allowed to enter ION
the ground floor" but that butchers have been
preferred.
AS the fortunate ones tell it, they simply hand
their money over to a in Flushing, and
week later the golden return begins. They
ceiVe in exchange for the money a demand note
for the amount put up. They are told that the
man who takes their money promises them
nothing. He may not pay them any interest at
ALL and he may return them big interest. They
say there is no doubt they get their original
capital back at any time because the man has
a good business standing
John Hurlburt, a butcher of South Washing
ton Place, Long Island City, is one of those let
in. He tried to get in heavier yesterday but
his money was refused. the man saying he had
all he could find time to handle just at present
Mr.. Hurlburts story is that when the matter
was originally laid before him he was asked If he
wanted to go in something that might result
in good returns. He invested $50. Now he says
he is sorry he did not put up more when he had
the chance. He went into the affair week ago.
and his first weeks return amounted to 81 so
and this is said to have been a poor week. It is
declared that previous weeks investors of
$50 received more than $40. Mr.. Hurlburt says
he DREW out S400 from the bank but it was re-
fused
Only personal friends of the man who takes
the money are let in, according to reports Mr.
Hurlburt asked If he did not consider the
payment Of such interest preposterous but he
replied that he would trust the man who takes
the money with every dollar he possessed.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
A CASE OF RAPID JUSTICE.
Arrested for Burglary, Indicted and Sen
fenced to RefOrmatory in Four Days.

Arrested for burglary Tuesday at a m. held
in jail Wednesday because grand jury
sitting, indicted on Thursday and sentenced to Ell
mira Reformatory yesterday plea OF guilty
these are the incidents OF the four days which
have made the case OF Arthur Gray of No. SSS
Eighth-ave., one OF the quickest exhibitions of
criminal justice in this city in time.
Gray, who is known to the police under several
names, although his arrests have never resulted
in a conviction. was caught by Policeman John
HeSSian of the West Thirteth-St. station. in Will
lam Ross's saloon at Flfteenth-st- and Sixth-ave-
Gray gained entrance by breaking panel in th8
door. When arrested he had SIS IS. the money
which had been in the cash drawer. many cigars
and kit of burglars tools.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
RAILWAY FRANCHISES FOR SIS.

Word was received in Wall Street yesterday Of
the sale Of the franchises OF the Altoona and
Beech Greek Terminal Railroad Company at public
auctton to 7 Williamson Thatcher for the nominal
consideration Of S75. The sale was made at Holi-
daysburg, Penn. Mr.. Thatcher, who is treasurer OF
the New-York and Pttsburg Central Railroad
Company said at his Office, No s49 Broadway that
the sale to him was doubtless a mere formallty'
ord mat he had had Judgment against the COM
pany. whose franchises were sold. but he added;
found way to settle the matter and did so a
couple Of weeks ago / DO not know anythlng a
oIoti,t the sale Nv claim personal one, ana
Z S;S not and do not represent any railroad In
teTests in the matter. My attorney. Mr uh4e' OF
No II VilIiaIn-st.. unasrstandS the oeldlls ne
vii return 10 the city on Monday
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
REPORTED BANK BUILDING SALE.

A report current yesterday that the Mount
Morris Bank had sold its building the northwest
corner Of One-hundred- and twenty -dfth-st. and
Park-ave The building is six stories high. and Is
opposite the red-and-twenty-hfth-st- sta
ton of the New-York Central and Hudson River
Railroad. II was thought that the buyer was the
enlarge the station. John N GOlding. real estate
broker who represented the New-York Central and
Hudson River Railroad in its purchases OF property
in pa rk-ave for the Improvement or the tra1C
facilities OF the Grand Central Station. said last
night that he had received telephone message
f-y, N offciaI OF the railroad that the railroad
had not bought the bank property.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
BIDS FOR RoADwAYs ON NEW Rp,oo=

Deputy Bridge Commissioner Robinson ,,as.-z
opened bids for the construction Of the roa67ra-.
~ the approaches TO the Williamsburg F2ri7oa
Three bids were received. from the CeDtur,, g
struction Company, for Sl54.2OO: from the 1-rttas
FhgIneeFlng and Contracting Company. for sl4e 4a5
and from John J. Hopper, for $500 NJ pzt
IN Ilouhceo that the bids would be looked ovar
I,TatIein-iy ang the awards would be made Ister
i ne nouce declares that the work rn1JsT - 4elet t
pleteo by November a This is about The lls CyiL- ON
Fact OF great importance for the new bridge W.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
FREE ICE CREAM AT TENT EvANeEL

The seventh week of the Tent Evangel at Broad
way and F1fty-seventh-st, begins to-night. At this
evenings service ice cream and cake will be served
free. The Rev William Ross. of Edinburgh Scot
land will have charge Of the meetings for the en-
tire week, preaching at o'clock tomorrow and at
o'clock on the other evenings Next Sunday the
sermon will be preached by the Rev. DR.. w S
Swanson.
The management of the Evangel are now hold
ing nightly meetings in front of the Majestic
Theatre and at Fifty-sixth-st and Eighth-ave az
7:S0 o'clock fhe expenses of the tent meetings
heavy and the management falling short
of funds to meet them The Rev. @. w. McPher-
son, No. S1S West Fifty-seventh-st. is superin-
tendent, and can put any gifts TO immediate use
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
YOUNG MAN CHARGED WITH FORGERY.

Having. alleged. forged the name OF Frederick
H Leavey, a retired merchant of this borough 10
several checks drawn the Nassau Bank OF
Nassau and Beekman sts William F. Berding.
young man. of No. sS9 AIyrtle-ave, Brooklyn was
arrested at his home yesterday afternoon he was
the AdaIns-st court this morning The police have
five of the alleged forged checks. which were csneu
by saloonkeepers Mr.. Leayey Is Al present uasoi-
lnG In Europe
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
BIG FoREsTERs' PICNIC TODAY.

and Circles OF the FOresters OF America IN tina
Boroughs Of Manhattan and The Bronx which VIII
take place to-day. "Foresters' Day promises TO
be one the largest and most successful festivals
ever held under the auspices OF the organization
The seventy-txo courts and circles Will celebrate
at Sulzer's Harlem River Park I'd TO Friday
night over hfty thousand tickets had been disposed
the different courts and circles OF their banners
and other insignia
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
TRUCK FOR COLUMNS TOO WEAK.
Weight of Stone Causes Wheels to Sink Into
the Earth.

The truck specially designed and constructed
70 convey the big pillars to form part of the
cathedral Of ST John the Divine, on Morningside
Heights, has proved inadequate for the work. The
contractors will therefore try again to construct
truck capable of carrying the massive columns.
The weight Of these pillars has caused the wheels
Of the first truck to sink deep into the ground.
thereby rendering the truck immovable In the
new truck the contractors will strive to overcome
this difficulty in some manner
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
CUBAN CASTAWAY RECOVERING.
His Condition Still Critical, 1t Is Said at
st. Vincent's Hospital.

Jose Vegas, the Cuban boy who was picked up
in a dory off the coast of Florida by the
OF the steamship FL Dorado, and is in St. Vim
cents Hospital, suffering from the effects of
starvation and exposure. was said at that in
stitution yesterday to be recovering slowly. The
physicians say that he is still in critical condi-
tion.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
FORMER WAR PRISONER DEAD.

William H. Rablen. who for many years was
successful landscape photographer. died Thurs
day at his home. No. 1.222 Eghth-ave.. Brooklyn.
He was born in Albany seventy-four years ago.
While in the Civil War he was confined for long
time in AndersonviIle Prison. The funeral will
be held tonight under the auspices OF Mansfield
Post No. 35. Grand Army Of the Republic OF which
the dead member. He leaves son and
a
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
MANITOBA.

The advantages of this Province ana no"
they are attracting many settlers iFon INC
Untfad states in to-morrow's Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1903-08-15
FREAK PHOTOGRAPHy

Account of the queer things that can be
produced, together with interesting Illus
tratfons In to-morrows Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-23
THE CHRISTMAS CLUB.
The Knights TempIar Of Augusta Will
Assemble, Friday Evening.

The Trinity Christmas Club will hold
it's annual Knights Templar Christ
mas observance at Masonic hall, at
P. M. Friday. The following sentiment
has been prepared:
To our Most Eminent Grand Master
Henry Bates Stoddard:
AS hundred thousand knights at
one moment look southwark, so hum
dred thousand hearts go forth to him
with glad Christmas greetings.
The grand master sends the follow
ing response:
ITO one hundred and forty thousand
knights in the North, the South, the
East and the West, Greeting:
Sweet Christmas joy be thine.
To make thy fondeSt dreams complete
The bells ring out my message sweet,
And this is what they seem to say:
God bless you all on Christmas day.
Lunch will be served at the above
honr, sharp. At the conclusion. short
and appropriate addresses will be made
by distinguished fraters. All true
Templars, wheresoever their homes
may be. sojourning in our jurisdiction
are cordially invited to join on this
happy Christmas occasion.
The officers of the club are: Prcsi-
dent, Manning S. Campbell; vice pres
ident. Byron Boyd; sec. and treas.
James E. Blanchard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-23
Personal MENTION.

Mrs. G. I. Gilcrease of Vassalboro
called in the city. yesterday.
Silas Lane of Monmouth, made 6
business call in town, yesterday
Clyde Peaslie went to Winslow, yes
terday, to spend a short vacation.
II. S. Turner of the Augusta pos,
Office force, is now on the sick list.
John Sturtevant of Waterville
called in the city on business, ycster-
day.
d. C. Stevens of Belgrade, was
among yesterdays visitors at the cap
ital.
Ralph Hill of Waterville, was
among yesterdays visitors to the
capital.
Norman l.. Bassett left Tuesday, for
Bennington, VT, where he will pass the
Christmas holidays.
Mrs. Frank Best and son left, Tues
day, for Watertown, Mass, where they
will spend the winter with relatives.
Miss Lena Beane has gone to Bangor
and will return. Thursday, accompan-
led by Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Hamilton OF
that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-23
e A. Qunster's Concert.

Mr.. Dunsters concert will take place
at the Congregational church, at 8
o'clock Monday evening. A quartet
of ladies will assist and Mrs. G. Fl.
Rrickett will play the accomplishments.
Mr.. Dunster will play three organ
numbers, also two movements from
the celebrated concert for piano by Ed
ward MacDowell Uirst time in Maine),
and will sing songs by Chaminade
Chadwick, GODDARD, Schubert, Lang and
Whelpley. Mrs. Brickett will play the
orchestral part to the Mcdowell con-
certo at the second piano. Mr.. Dun
ster has spared no pains to make the
program as attractive as possible. The
ladies' quartet will sing 1.-THE Cradle
Song of the Beloved Virgin by Barn
by. and the celebrated arrangement OF
annie Laurie by Dudley Buck
Tickets for the concert are selling rap
idly and may be obtained from any OF
Mr.. Dunster's pupils, or Staples, Smith
& Moody.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-23
AMUSE MENTS.
"Ten Niqhts in a Bar-Room."

Wilson's big Ten Nights in q Bar
Room" Co. will be tine Christmas
attraction at the Opera house. matt
nee and night. The cast Is headed
by the clever child artist, baby
Lois Wilson, said to be one
of the most talented stage chill
dren before the public. In the sup
port are such noted actors and act
resses as Henry Billings. last season
leading man with the Might Before
Christmas" Co, L. NJ. Edwards, char
acter man with Himmelieus Ideals, w.
A. Marin, for two seasons associated
with the Dallas, Texas. Stock Co, as
principal comedian, and Henrietta Will
son. a bright and vivacious soubrette.
who is not only fine actress but a
skillful dancer. The company includes
a band and orchestra. The seat sale
will open at 10 o'clock today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-23

In order that everybody may see the
large Holiday stock at the Peoples
Store Buckley Goodrich will make a
special sale today and tomorrow, to
attract people to their second floor. A
beautiful assortment of sterling silver
novelties, on which they find they are
overstocked. SOC goods will be Of
fered at 35c. each. or pieces for s1.oo
The pieces that have been selling at
39c. will be closed out at Csc. each.
These goods make beautiful presents
for little money. Also large new lot
of regular SLIPS pictures to go at csc.
each. Their large, new stock of dolls
SO reasonably priced, are attracting
buyers who are looking for something
to please the little folks. A large as
sortment of the latest books said to be
much less than publishers prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-23
Lincoln County.

Boothbay-Minnie C. farnham ct ais
to Harriet II. Holmes, land ana buildings
Boothbay Harbor-Wiliam A. Mcken,
ney ct al, to Mary l.. Oakman, land and
Hremen-Forrcst w Cscamer to Albert
T. McLain. land and buildings, SD. !.
Brstol-William Cummings ct as, u
81; Patrick Turkey to Rosetta M. Smith
land and buildings 1928. ).
Jeftcrson-Eilcn j. Sproui, ct al. te
Susan A. Barstow, land and buildings
$3.50 u.,,o.e
INSTRUMENTATION of Waidoporc
IN r. leslie Burnhcimcr. land and build
ings, si6.52; jackson Russell to Rockland-
Rockport Lime Co. land. 81; L: {. Lash
collector. to Inhabitants CT WaldoDoro
land and buildings, $lrSo; II. j. a. SIM
mons. Collector; TO lnhabit g, s. Of Mai
doboro. lard ana buildings. Sil.'o' II. .. ~
Waldoboro, land and buildings, $li-2o
Thomas X Achorn. Collector, y ihhaoi-
tants OF Waldoboro, land and buildings
81 =,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-12-23
The stock of Christmas poultry in the

The stock of Christmas poultry in the
market is plenty and of good quality.
The king of table birds, the State OF
Maine turkey, is a very scarce article
but there are plenty of turkeys from
other sections of the country, and fine
ones. too that are selling at rs cents
The best thing in the chicken line costs
20 cents, and geese cost "a cents. Evil
IDENTIFY the farmers saved their best
geese for Christmas. for those hanging
on the hooks in front of Water street
stores are the cream of the flock. Ducks
are selling at % cents.