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New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
THE UMBRIA WINS.
Defeats the st. Paul IN Race from
Nantucket Lightship.
FIGHT MINUTES AHEAD AT HOOK

The steamers ST. Paul and Umbr1a. Whlch
arrived here last night from Southampton ana
Liverpool respectively. had an interesting race
from the Nantucket Lightship. The Omorla
was behind at that point From there to the
Highlands it was nip and tuck. Both passed
Fire Island at 4:52 p. They were slghteo a'
the Highlands at the same time FROM 'hl9
point however, the Umbria gained on the 0'
PAM and passed in the Hook eight minutes
ahead the times being: Umbria, 6:o'; 81 Faul
7.03. The Umbria continued to gain to
0,arartipe where she arrived at 1:3o p. m.
The St Paul arrived there twelve minutes later
Tho Irmhria remained in Quarantine all night,
much to the disgust of the passengers. VINO de-
sired TO get ashore in company with those OH
the ST Paul The st. Paul. however, was great
" DELAYED in docking, so that it was not untll
10 o'clock that her passengers set their feet
on the pier.
Among the passengers on the st. Paul was +.
r Widener Mr.. Widener brought back WIN
him the Jewels which his son, George D. Wloe-
ner left in the Hotel Carlton. London snort
time ago Mr. Widener was permitted 10 make
= suppIementary declaration, and they were
admitted without payment of duty. George D.
Widener went down the bay on the yacht %
sephine to meet his father and boarded the
steamer at Quarantine.
Another passenger was DR.. H. F. Lunn, chair
man of the Reform Club, of London He is mere
to arrange for the visit OF a party OF Me~!Io ~ oeiS
of Parliament to Canada and the united states
The party is to leave England about August 10
After a tour through Canada, they Will come
to the United States and call on fresiuehl
Roosevelt about October 10.
Herbert NJ Gibson, chief traffic superlntend-
ent of the Manchester Canal and his WlIe were
also on the ST Paul. Mr.. Gibson has come 10
this country to convince shippers that II Is
cheaper to send freight consigned TO Manches-
ter directly by ship by way OF the canal lhaii
i &c 70 send it TO Liverpool and transshp it
there by rail.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
NEWS FROM LONDON ABOUT sCHWAB
Reported to Have Been Largely Interested
in European Securities.
[BY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE

Boston. June 27.-A London cable says to-day ii
is announced there that President Schwab of the
United States Steel Corporation had been assisted
by Mr.. Morgan and allied banking interests and
will probably resign from the Steel Corporation
Mr. Morgan. the Barings and the Rothschilds, 1t
is said formed a syndicate to take over the ac-
counts OF Schwab. who largely interested in
the London market, and whose account was said to
include 10000 shares of Rio Tinto and 100000 shares
of Americans. The magnitude of Mr.. Schwab's
operations caused some anxiety IN London, and
sales of British sand Continental securities few
weeks ago understood to have been for his
account. His large interest in European securities
a surprise to many bankers.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
OFFERINGS AT THE STORES.

FREDERICK LOESER & co. announce that
thousands of undergarments have been added
TO their annual midsummer sale. They say that the
money is put into the quality of the muslin. the
cambrics the laces. the buttons the threads. win
design. rather than 10 cheaper the making In tn-
sale are undergarmentS OF all kinds, CorSets W,lss
wrappers and Infants wear.
A. ID. MATTHEWS SONS have on hand line
of fancy lawns. There offerings In dimties dress
ginghams batistes and dress ducks. With every
purchase of 81 Of linen will be given the
special sale this week of untrimmed black fancy
straw and white hats.
ABRAHAM & STRAUS announce a line of
womens walking suits for vacation wear in the
mountains or at the seashore which are declared
70 be trim, JauRtE and sracefgL number are N
Jackets. with position backs. The firm also has
on hand three silks at broken prices.
LORD & TAYLOR will have their annual sale
tomorrow OF mattings and rugs for summer homes.
They have also an assortment OF india durrieS,
Moodj mats and Crex grass mattings and rugs.
The firm announces also sale Of mems nesligee
shirts made OF woven colored madras or percals.
tached cuffs,
THE GRAND RAPIDS FURNITURE COM
PANY announces that to show the effect Of a
room in Sheraton style it has reprodueed some
sofas. tables. chairs and cabinets from this EnS-
lsh pattern.
STERN BROTHERS will close at noon on sstur-
days and at p. m. other DAYS of the week dur
ing July and August Tomorrow the frm will Gloss
out women's tailored and walking suits At reduced
prices. misses suits and Jackets and many hisn
class imported dress fabrics There VIII ee s eaL
in boys clothing.
JOHN FORSYTHE. of The Waist House. an
nounces the last week OF the sale OF the FOrsytne
waists There are japanese. China and India slls
novelties. all this seasons productions. and lawn
waists
r. ALTMAN & co : offerings this week include
women's suits and skirts az greatly reduced prices
There are found at this house fancy dresses OF
lace. chiffon. crepe de chine and yelling. SHIRT
waist dresses, tailor suits and separate skirts ana
assortments are shown I'm stves and materials to'
midsummer travelling and country wear.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
MOTHER JUMPS AND IS KILLED.
The Son and Daughter Escape from the
Runaway Team Uninjured.

Derby Conn. June 27.-Hlrs. Sas E Lewis went
driving last night with her and daughter behind
a pair of fast horses, When approaching the Shell
ton Viaduct strap broke and the pole Of the
carriage dropped 10 the ground.
The horses started to run. and Clifford Lewis.
who was driving. told his mother and sister to
lump The little girl did. but Mrs. Lewis remained
in the carriage until it had started dowrhl at
terrific speed She jumped, landed on her feet and
was whirled around and struck her head.
Mrs Lewis was carried to her home, where she
died three hours later. Her daughter escaped In
Jury and Clifford, who remained in the carriage
until it was overturned, received only few
bruises.
Mrs Lewis well known church woman.
Mr. Lewis is undertaken
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
WANT FAIR SHOW FOR NoN-UNIoN MEN

Kansas City. Mo. June 27.-The Employers As
socaton, with membership Of nearly eight
thousand including most of the business in
the city. has started movement to repeal all
city laws that discriminate between union and
independent labor. Several of the laws favor the
product of union labor exclusively. the most oh
noxious 20 the Employers Association being that
which forbids the letting by the city of printing
contracts .any but union shops. The assooia-
ton also will oppose the eight hour law, now
forced by the city administration. well the
ordinance requiring an applicant for an engineers
license o be examined by board composed
tirely union men.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
LAWYER TO MAKE TEST CASE.
Civil Suit Against Policeman Who Charged
Him with Speeding Automobile.

Orrel A Parker. Of No. III East Forty-hfth-st-,
an attorney and law partner Of Charles lie Bar
bier AT No 10 Broadway. has begun a civil action
agsinst Policeman Anthony Debbes, of the bicycle
squad. for illegal arrest Parker was arrested IN
Tifth-aHe. on Thursday night charge Of speed
ing his automobile In jefferson Market Police
Court yesterday Magistrate Deuel. discharged him
With Mr. Parker at the time OF the arrest were
Richard H. Farris, Of No. L5 WaveTiey Place; A.
Parker Nevins Robert A. Inch, all attorneys. and
ali members Of the Princeton Club. Parker is a
member Of the Automobile Club Of America.
The viii be WatL he'd with interest by mem
bers of tie Automobile Club of America Tho are
sn many instances. they say, being imposed on by
the police.
Mr. Parker wishes il understood that he * not in
sympathy with ''scorching' especially IN the city,
hat he does not believe in the way in which the
law is being carried out. He declares that the
policeman, in making the arrest. offensive in
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
MRS. PoTTER's FUNERAL TO-DAY.

The body of Mary Agnes Hall Potter, who ended
her life by deliberately walking in front Of Har-
lem express train. Will be buried this morning IN
WoodIawn Cemetery. where her father. John Hall.
has large plot DR.. F. F. Potter. OF this city,
from whom the dead obtained divorce.
made no claim for the body on the lid OF the
coffin a silver plate bearing the inscription;
MARY Agnes Hall Potter 1s6s-l9oS' An irvesti-
CATION of the records of the, supreme Court at
White Plains shows that MrS- Potter secured
divorce from DR.. Potter May :. 1852 under an
order of Justice Eeogh. who granted absolute
divorce the report OF Referee Charles Ernest,
The complaint sets forth that they were married
Vienna August 20. 1855.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
Hl.;IeaRYs NEW CABINET.

Vienna June 27.-Emperor Francis joseph mas
oor1rr,ed ne Hungarian Cabinet formed by Count
FIedervary Or. de Lukacs. the Minister OF FL
nance: Dr. lie Daranyi, the Minister Of Agriculture
DR. de Wlsssics the Minister of Education ana
puhIic worship: DR.. Lang. the Minister Of In
1,,strv and Commerce. and Dr. Plosz. the Minister
Of Justice retain their portfolios General Koios-
sevary is Minister OF War and Herr Tomasics II
Minister for Croatia and Slavonis
Count Hedervary will Professionally hold the port
foIio oT Minister near the Kings Person reIin-
ouished BY Count Szechenyi as well as the port
fnlins Of Erennier and Minister OF the InteriOr.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
RECOGNITION OF KING PETER.
Messages from the King of Italy and PresI'
dent Loubet Reach Belgrade.

Belgrade. June 2T.-The Kings Of italy and
Runania, President Loubet of France and
Prince Nicholas of Montenegro have added their
CONGRATULATIONS to those already received ~
King Peter These kilograms are regarded as
constituting official recognition OF the new ru!er
of Servia-
Kins Peter has Informed former Queen
Natalie that he considers that all the property
IN the old palace at Belgrade belongs to her
snd that she can dispose Of il as she pleases
Count de Vauvfneux. the French minister.
Who recently withdrew from Belgrade, returned
here this evening.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
LAsS0ES GUARD AND ESCAPES.
Tennessee Prisoner Rides Away on Sheriff S
Horse-Posse in Pursuit

Knoxville. Tenn. June 27.-Harvey Logan. the
alleged Montana train robber under sentence of
twenty years. escaped from the Knox County Jail
this afternoon. Logan Iassoed his guard with
wire and tied him 10 the bars of the cage. Having
entire floor of the jail to himself. Logan next
secured two pistols placed in the corridor for the
officers. and when Jaer Bell appeared in answer
a knock from Logan. the prisoner passed out
a bottle. saying ne wanted some medicine.
AS the iaier put out his hand Logan covered him
with a pistol and forced MIN to lead the way to
the Sheriffs stable and saddle the Sheriffs horse
Logan mounted and rode away in the direction of
the mountains.
A posse started in pursuit within hour.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
KILLS HIS SWEETHEART'S FATHER
Objection Was Made to Young Mans Paying
Attention to Daughter

Woodbury., y. J.. June 27.-John Payne twenty
five years old shot and killed William. Anke to-
night at the latter's farm near here. Payne had
been paying attention to Minke's daughter, and
this was not countenanced by the girls father.
PAYNE had been ordered from the house by Minke
several times
To-day he called again and with the girl for
an hour. He went away but. returning tonight,
was met by Ninke who became angry and ordered
Payne to leave the premises This angered Payne
He pulled a revolver from his pocket and, stepping
IN close to Mnke. placed the revolver almost at
his breast and fired three shots in quick success
sion. Payne then walked away few yards and
waited until he placed under arrest.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
I. LUM SMITH ARRESTED.
Charged in Hoboken with Being Insane and
Carrying Combustibles.

L. Ium Smith was arrested at Ho5oken last night
and locked up on a charge Of insanity and violating
a city ordinance by carrying around combustbles
without a permit. After leaving this city Smith
wont to Hoboken and rented apartments at No. 529
Hudson-st He advertised a lecture at the quar-
tet Club Hall for last night. He drove up to the
hall in carriage wearing full dress suit, dia-
nond studs and silk hat. He was accompanied
nv his two daughters Just he was about TO
step from the carriage Detective Quinn placed MIN
smith is the man who made the claim that he
had invented method of making oil out of water
and had thus excited the jealousy of the Standard
Company.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
CONTROL OF ALL COTTON.
Rumor of a Syndicate Formed to
Gocern WorId's Trade.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. !

New-Orleans June 27.-An afternoon newspaper
to-day prints a sensational story to the erect 'haI
W p Brown the cotton bull leader. and his asso-
ciatas ave engaged in the work Of organizing a
gigantic trust. which will absolutely control the
cotton trade Of the United States and thereby
rule the world in this commodity. Some OF the
u.ea1tbiast men of New York London, Liverpooi
and Antwerp are said to be associated with BT9Wn
in his undertaking and, it is added that theiI i
1,,rnose is 10 force both foreign and domeStlc
mills to pay the prices they name for cotton cotton 81
close their oSta hishmentS A large fluInLer ol
Sor,tern nlan1ers business men and banks are
ia 10 he in The combination. binding themselves
NOT To dispose of single bale of cotton except at
the agreed price
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
BOSTON STOCK BROKERS FAIL.
Reported to Have Been Interested in Mex
lean Telephone Securities.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I

Boston. June 27--J Francis Brown & Co, mem
bers of the Boston Stock Exchange, have failed.
signment being made TO George l.. Huntress, at
torney. The firm consists of one member. }. Fran
els Brown. who was admitted the Stock EN-
change November %, 1880 Until the report of
expert accountant is made estimate be
formed of the liabilities.
The failure is said to be due to general stock
market conditions. but it is reported that outside
ventures had something to do with it, the firm
was understood to be interested i'm Mexican tele
phone affairs some time ago. buying freely around
s. per share. Charles II Rollins. associated with
the firm was recently elected Mexican telephone
director.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
NORTHWEST WHEAT CROP IN DANGER
Great Need of Rain-The Grain Three
Weeks Behind the Average.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE !

81. Paul. June 27.-Reports received to-day from
hundred places in the Northwest-the Dakotas
and Minnesots-indicate a grave apprehension On
the part OF the farmers for the wheat crop. Wheat
is three weeks behind the average In the southern
part OF the wheat belt IL is well up. but viii face
The hot winds OF July. when II is in the milk its
critical period. Little rain has fallen for more
than month, and the drouth is beginning 10 show
in the fields There are d few isolated localities
where good returns are received. hut on the whole
rain must come very soon or the crop will be ma
feriafiv affected
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
BIG COAL COMPANY FORMING.
Pittsburg Men Uniting Two Large Concerns
with Capital of $20,000,0o0.
[nY rELEGRAPH ro TnE TRIprNE.

Pittsburg June 27-Negotiations are in progress
for the formation of the American Coal Company
with capital of so 000O0O which will take the
Pittsburg Vein Coal Company and the Ptts5urg
Steam Coal Company.
Samuel G. Grier is president of the Pttsburs
Vein Coal Company and Henry Bull. of Boggs &
Bull Allegheny. is president of the Pttsburg
Steam Coal Company. These in New
York negotiating with Eastern capitalists for the
purpose Of forming the American Coal Company.
il is that the negotiations are so far advanced
that the company will be formed,
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
HIS FAMILY NOT TO MOURN FOR HIM.

The viii OF Frank f knight. admitted to pro-
bate al White Plains yesterday. specifies that his
body is 20 he cre1nated and that his family is not
TO wear mourning at the funeral or after his burial
knight well known real estate broker at
No. 50 Lberty-st New-York The VIII was writ
ten on d sheet OF office paper bearing his real
advertisement. The entire Is left IN
his wife. with the provision that he cnmmrnds To
consideration the circumstances and situation
Of his three sisters. Miss Emma Knight Carrie. Au-
glista Coffin and Jessie Irene Slower relying on his
wife to regard their welfare and needs he would
have done IL he alive.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
THE TOBACCO WAR IN CUBA.
Independent Cigarmakers Agree Not to Sell
Factories or Brands.

Havana. June 27.-The independent cigar fac
tories have now entered into an agreement not
70 sell or lease their factories or brands The
Havana branch OF the tobacco combination has
sent circulars to the trade again announcing
the decision formerly taken and subsequently
rasrinded that IL win not accept orders throuSh
tayana commission men. The latter do con-
siderab1e trade especially with Germany
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
MURDERER CUTS FELLOW PRISONER
Slashes Him with Razor in the Jail Cor
ridOr

Little Rock. Ark, June Pr. H. Williams, al
legged TO be the leader Of a gang of foOtpads.
attacked by James Dougherty in the Jail at Hot
Springs to-day and received injuries that will prob
ably be fatal. Dougherty is under sentence Of
death for killing Detective Jack Donohue in Hot
Springs last Christmas
He allowed the freedom of the corridor. He
passed out among the other prisoners, grabbed d
razor and slashed Williams across the body,
ing his liver Williams Immediately removed
to a Sanat0rium.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
LARGE FIRES IN MILWAUKEE,

Milwaukee, June 27.-Fire early to-day destroyed
four buildings of the American Mailing Company,
causing a loss of approximately S35000o- The
flames spread the plant of the Kraus-Merk
Milling Company. which partially destroyed.
When the fire started every engine in the city was
fighting flames in the department store section of
the city which caused loss of about $2J0000 and
the mailing house fire had gained considera bic
headWaY before stream turned on IT
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
JAMES H. HYDE VISITS M. cHAuMIE.

Paris June 27-M. Chaumie Minister OF Public
Instruction to-day received James III. Hyde. OF the
French Alliance Of the United States. Mr.. HYDE
spoke of the remarkable growth Of the study of the
French language and French literature in American
universities and urged the French Government %
Increase the number of student professors sent 70
America until they equal the number which Har-
ward Yale Princeton. Columbia and Chicago uni
versities send France. VI. Chaumie is COnsid-
erins
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
FATHER MEAGHER MADE A o. o.

Rome June 27.-The Pope, acting a proposi-
ton by the Congregation Of Studies presided over
by Cardinal Satol. has conferred the degrea Of
Doctor Of Divinity upon Father James L. Meagher.
president Of the Christian Press Association Pub
fishing COMPANY of New York.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
KANsAs'S NEED OF LABoRERs.

Toneka Kan. June 27.-Governor Bailey tele-
graphed to the officials or the Western Traffic As
Sooiatiou. At Chicago. to-day urging them ~ grant
Immediately a one-cent rate for harvest hands from
Chicago and ST. Louis to points in the Kansas
wheat belt This Is the rate which now exists from
Missouri River points. The railroads have refused
10 extend Il further cast.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
TURKEY PROCESSES IGNORANCE.

ConstantinopIe June 27.-The Bulgarian agent
here has asked the Grand Vizier for explana-
ton of the concentration of Turkish troops at
Sultantipe The Grand vizier has professed en-
tire ignorance of the matter. and has promised
to make an investigation.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
ziEeLER EXPEDITION AT TRomsoE.

Tromsoe June 2s.-Fhe polar ship America. with
the Ziecler expedition hoard arrived here hast
night from Trondhiem Norway. She is taking on
board two hundred dogs and five ponies and will
sail this afternoon for Archangel. and thence TO
Aae polar regions.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
Il ErEp cool,

One way IL 10 purchase an Electric Fan.
Several are sdverfised among the Little
Ads. of the People" in another column.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
kEEP fDat.,

One way is 10 purchase Electric Fan.
Several adverffsed among the Little
-AAs. of the People" in another column.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28

ppopoSED FLOUER MARKET And PUBLIC BATHS.
Canal Washington. Spring and West SITS. Ne"-iorA oi'S
CArnold arch'ect)
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-06
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.
DURANGO. Colo. Aug. 3, 1908.

To the Farmers and Fruit Growers OF
La Plata and Munteznma counties.
and San Juan county. \. NJ:
our annual fair viii be held on tho
23rd. 2itb. and 25th OF September.
1903 and we expect to make II one
grand success. especially in agricul-
tural and horticultural displays. but
in order to make It a success we must
have your help We want choice
specimens of all kinds OF grain in tho
sheaf wheat. oats. barley. rye, etc;
also grasses. timothy. red-top. alfalfa.
and any other forage plant, and corn
in the stalk and husked, sorghum. all
kinds of grain thrashed, and every
thing In the vegetable line. aud want
10 beat the world in the display OF
fruit. and We believe We can. We viii
be around at your homes in the near
future and make all arrangements
with you. so that you viii not be at
any expense In bringing your exhibit
TO Durango Every mans name and
his locality VIII be plainly marked on
his exhibit
THE COLORADO-NEW MEXICO
FAIR ASSOCIATION,
G. Il. DUDLEY,
Chairman Agricultural and Horticul>
tural Committee.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-06
COUNCIL MEETING.

The city council met in regular SEES.
sion LAST night The monthly reports
OF officers were received and filed
The petition OF German & Kochler
for liquor license was granted.
The street and alley committee was
instructed to TX that portion Of the
avenue between Fourth and Fifth
streets 70 prevent water from running
into the cellars Of the houses in that
neighborhood.
lsgar d Gillespie were granted re
bate OF $3.50 erroneously paid by them
for frontage tax on lots II and -. in
block 80.
II was ordered In the future that the
city scavengrr must report to the mar
shal before hauling away dead ami.
mails
Tho question arose as to whether
The various committees were empow
cred 10 purchase things needed By
them, or whether such purchases must
be made by the purchasing committee
1t was decided that In minor articles
the different committees might do the
buying. but in articles of Importance
the buying must be done by the pur
chasing committee.
a motion was made and passed that
all bills. before being paid. must be
sworn TO. The question of having
them sworn TO before the city clerk
was referred to the city attorney,
The following monthly bills were