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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16
TANGLE OVER THE CHATTANOOGA
The Government Will Protect It's Interests
If the Cruiser Is Sold at Auction
IFRoN THE TRIBUNE BUREAu.I

Washington, oct 15.-No alarm is felt at the
Navy Department over the that the Chat-
tanooga is t. be sold at shers sale 10 satisfy the
claims Of creditors The Department has placed
its in the hands of the Attorney General. and
is satisfied that IL IS in good hands. In the case
Of the Galveston. wnen a similar course was at
tempted by certain creditors OF the builders. the
Government executed bonds in stipulation" by
which such claims of creditors might be sus-
tanned by the courts were protected. and then
proceeded TO complete the vessel in a Covenant
yard.
In this instance the same character of bond was
offered but the commissioner for the Supreme
Court Of New Jersey refused to accept IL and re-
lease the vessel. and. 1t then became con-
of New Jersey the entire matter was placed in the
hands OF the Attorney General No anxiety is
felt by the Department OF Justice which is con-
ndent of its ability TO protect the rights Of the
Government although the method 10 be pursued Is
not made public. Attention Is called to the fact
however. that the Government has never made full
payment for the work In progress on the vessel a
reservation being made on every payment Ia order
TO protect the Governments interests Moreover
the Navy Department holds ample bonds not only
10 protect IL against any possible loss from legal
proceedings, but also against loss by delay, SO
that there appears TO be 10 possibility OF Navy
DeDartments suffering from legal procedure II is
possible h BweveT, that. as the Chattanooea ~
in the vessel and complete IL at the New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16
TILLMAN ACQUITTED.
after TsCenty Hours Jury Frees
Lieutenant Governor.

Lexington. S. c., Oct. 15-The trial Of James II.
Timan, who charged with the murder Of n.
G. Gonzales. editor OF THE State" in Columbia, on
January 10 last, ended to-day in acQuttal. The
jury before which Tillman has been on trial since
September is brought in a verdict OF not guilty,
thus ending judicial hearing which has engrossed
none other has in the last quarter of century.
The jury out for twenty hours before arriving
at a verdict Never was case in South Carolina
courts more vigorously contested than this. The
Solicitor assisted in the prosecution by four
other lawyers. while the accused was defended by
seven lawyers, an exceptional array of counsel
More than hundred witnesses gave testimony,
about as many on one side as the other, and nine
eral exodus to-day from Lexington. the population
of which had materially increased during the trial
other parts of the state. Mr. Triman left on an
afternoon train for his home in Edgefeld accompa-
Following the tury's verdict a motion by counsel
for the defence for the discharge Of the defendant
itor asserting, and Tillman was at liberty. When
Tillman walked up TO the bench and shook hands
with the Judge. after which he shook the hand OF
each OF the jurors. and later surrounded by his
friends. who extended their congratulations.
Soon after the jury went out Yesterday after
Of 10 TO 2 for acquittaL Soon after che OF the
standing out. He held 10 his view and kept the
jury out all night 1t only about twenty
room door this morning that he yielded Many OF
the jurors got no sleep at all during the twenty
James II Tfllman. after his acquittaI; made the
following statement TO The Associated Press;
feel very grateful at the result or Ine NeTulCt.
but time did l apprehend any serious con-
sequences 1, Of course deeply regret the death
of Mr. Gonzales but forced TO do what 1 Cid
I have never apprehended conviction, for felt
that l did than any would have done
under the same circumstances and what I was
compelled to do. My position was fully stated in
the testimony gave the stand
did ask for change Of venue, because | was
convinced on account OF prejudice in Idchland
trial in that county. felt sure that as soon as my
case could be presented TO impartial jury
could be indicated. The verdict has justified the
correctness Of my Judgment. Lexington County
was selected by the prosecution. Its people are
lawabiding and have long been noted for the cor
rectness OF their verdicts, and have been praised
hI-t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16
MOSS PRAISES EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Saws It Was the Only One That Fought In
fanny in New-York
Try rELEGRAPH 10 I'VE TRIRrNE.

Orange y. J., oct. l5.-Frank Moss OF New
York made an address on Christian Citizenship
to-day before the State convention of the. New
Jersey Christian Endeavor Union IN rho First
PRESBYTERIAN Church in which no expressed the
opinion that If Bishop Potter had been treated
with courtesy by Mayor Van Wyck there would
have been no uprising resulting in the fusion
movement Mr.. Moss said in part:
I md not only in New York but in nearly every
orber large city and in many small ones the
grOssest conditions of misgoveTnment. dishonesty.
ring rllle vci0usness ana wiCkedness bound to
gether under the direction OF those sworn to en-
force the law. With all the infamous things that
have been discovered IN New-Nork, do not know
OF a single effort OF a church toward betterment
save one. and that one was so signal IN results
that Il points the way on which the Church OF
II is my nrn belief that if Mayor Van wyck
lad listened TO Bishop Potter ana had enforced
the law he would stin De the Mayor of New
York II the Tammany rulers had realized the
poWer there was ia the Church OF God they would
stil be there but they We're too much STEPPED ia
yhiskev aud sin. Then the bishop made APP
peal 10 the citizenship Of New-fork. and man
III b. called q failed 10 respond TO the call
that made. and at The polls the whole city
government was revOluuonized- But what other
Denomination came 70 the point2 Not one DID
the denominations fTateTnlZe Ola this question ?
They didn't know how 10 do IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16
HONOR CUP DEFENDERS,
Reun'On of Those Who Haze De
Tended Blue Ribbon of the Sea.

III inc fnooel room of the New-York Yacht Ciuo
last night there was assembled probably the most
notable group of yachtsmen interested in the de-
renee OF the Americas Cup that has ever come
together uhder one roof. 1t cluo reuii'oi''
planned by the officers of the club soon AFTER the
last race between the Reliance and Shamrock III.
as pubic recognition Of the services OF the men
"ho' py furnishing the money and by their pei
sonal efforts have succeeded for eighteen years IN
keeping the cup on this side of the Atantlc.
several hundred members of the club hao assem-
oied In the model room by o'clock when ex-Coin-
modore Lewis Cass Ledyard chairman OF the cup
committee, gave the order for all hands 10 go pc
low to the lower deck to the grillroom. While the
ith Regiment Band played national, nautical anu
raeuine airs the yachtsmen enjoyed their haru 'aOA
ana gros Then. behalf of the club, Chairiiidi :
Ledyard expressed its gratitude to those who hao
contributed TO the successful defence OF the pIue
ribbon or the sea" J. Malcolm Forbes respohoeu
for himself and others of his Boston friends ana
Paine. who was unable to come on account Of sick
ness in his family J. Pierpont Morgan ana u oc ~
Bourne, Vice-Commodore Henry Walters. Rear
Fni cornelius vandsT55I We're among
those present
These are the yachts and the names OF the men
iHnqshed The money to 5ue e Paine
NIcns GTas; E Henry s Hqysy W. Gardner J. NJ
sears and F. / Ii HisE E25Sss '0nn
I 1855 HsSI9S Generai Charles J. Paine
1s"aXsilant Oliver Iselin e D. Morgan , Hgsni'
csa4Ies o FS Re No chaSn George
estate Of H. Aston Carey. Dr. Barton Hopkins ana
Defender, w X Vanderbilt E. d. Morgan and c.
1s99-Gogmbis Perpont and C. Oliver 1s'liH
Constitution. August Belmont James stillmsn
Oliver H. Payne Bourne and ~ he sFgnToe II
but the Columbia selected after the trial races
Albert H. Gary, William b Leeds Norman B. Ream
James J. Hill. P A. B. widener and William H0cNe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16
There only two more days of regtstra-
ton for the coming city election. To-day is
the next 10 the last day. Register to-day!
MARSHAL OF VERMONT REMOVED.
= Three Cinnamon Escaped from His Custody
at Providence.

Washington, oct. -5.-The President. the rec
ommendation Of Attorney General Knox. has re-
moved Frederick A Field. United States Marshal
for the District of Vermont for dereiction of duty
In permitting the escape at Providence. r. l., OF
three Cinnamon intrusted to him for deportation.
The prisoners, who escaped with eleven others.
were under sentence of deportation and were taken
to Providence on the evening OF June 20 and placed
on board a steamer there before o'clock. At $50
o'clock the marshal left the boat and returned to
Boston leaving the prisoners in charge Of his
who WAS acting d his deputy, to accompany the
p prisoners San Francisco. Before leaving the
vessel the marshal told his that two men on
the boat who. he said had been pointed out to him
as proper persons but whom he had never seen
before might assist him IL necessary, and that he
might leave the prisoners in their charge while he
went to supper. The deputy did so. and on his re
turn from supper found that the two men and the
three prisoners had escaped. The marshal said
that these two had been pointed out by the
government had made arrangements for their
transportation across the continent The agent
denies this statement. Without passing on the
question Of veracity. the Attorney General was Of
the opnion that the marshars own story he was
guilty OF such culpabe negligence to call for his
immediate removal for the good OF the service
Rutland Vt Oct 15-Marshal Field did not seem
greatly disturbed by the news OF his removal
Apparently he said there is difference of opin-
ion his responsibility. and he Will ask for
investigation, and will communicate with Senator
Proctor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16
CINCINNATI POSTAL TRIAL
Government Attempts to Show Effort to
Compromise.

Cincinnati Oct B.-The United States District
Court room was again packed to-day the trial az
Daniel Voorhees, Miller and Joseph NJ. johns.
charged with conspiracy TO eXtort brides &. A. e.
Christiancy. who was the first assistant attorney
in the office Of the Assistant Attorney General for
the Postofice Department when Miller was tie
second assistant. testified at length regarding ne
case OF John J. Ryan & Co. who had been usins
the mails in "bookmaking'' on races.
after Chrstiancy testified % his concurrent "a win
Miller. he identified the letter that the V,tneS
wrote giving the stipulatiCus under which E-an
Co were allowed 20 continue their business tnrotS
the mails After being the stand an hour ana
forty minutes Christiancy was excused. suojr'V %
recall.
The government then submitted letters dated rs.
February from Johns to Ryan at which uIle -
latter was grand jury witness and the lotH-.
wanted him 10 meet him half way. ~ - -,
letters the government wanted to prove. Atter -
alleged conspiracy. an effort 10 compromise SO y
to avoid prosecution William = NicSerN y.
Evansville. Ind. and Robert NJ. Fulton. Dosto7.s
inspectors. teStlued luly "a 70 tHer WORN IN AL
Vestigating the cases OF Miller and Johns
Paul v. Kaiser was recalled after recess. az
testified regarding the disposition % TsIsrs N ~
tons 20 nOusuit The cases OF both Miller and JOINS
OverrJ1led.
United States District Judge albert B Andersoora.
OF CrawrordSVille Ind, was the first witness -
the defence. and testified 70 knowing the deteess-
ants for years. to whose good regulations he.e--.
fore he save evidence James Z P1ety. OF L eiT'
simpson. OF Terre Haute. judge OF the SlpelliSS,
Court; Benjamin IL. HUdnut. president OF the ~
county National Bank. at Terre Haute: James ri
Landrum. president OF the Terre Haute CCal 80
Lime Company; l. II. c. ROyse president OK -
Ierre Haute Trust Company. Daniel F. $500,
formerly OF Terre Haute. now Secretary ~ go go
apohs. former Attorney General. all testified 10 Nv
good reputation OF ID, v Miller
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16
ICE TRUST EYTR4V4G4NT.
Investigation Committee Finds EJa
Noe Checked.

The committee appointed in March by the stock
holders OF the American Ice Company 10 investi-
gate the company's affairs have according TO its
chairman, John r. Sleicher. found that the COM
pany was responsible for paying dividends on COM
mon stock. when the money should have been re-
tanned and added TO the working capital. and that
the company had been responsible for certain eN-
travagances in management. MT. Slecher added
that the eXtravaganCes had already been cuTtailed
that a personal investigation of the Company's
properties I'm the State Of Maine. in Washington,
Baltimore Pha1 elpha and other cities showed that
the properties svere in far better shape than the
committee had expected; that despite the bad sum
the company had cleared off two-thrds OF
its floating Indebtedness OF its principal bur
denS and would clear of the remainder before the
beginning Of year.
The committee. composed OF Mr. Sleicher G.
elem Goodrich. OF Baltimore. and a c. NickerSon,
81 Boston. held a conference at the Cregorlan
Hotel No - West Thirty-fifth-st.. last night and
remained closeted with their expert accountant
John Hourfgan. OF Albany until after midnight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16
CALLS TILLMAN TRIAL TRAVESTY.
DR.. Dabney, President Of the University of
Tennessee, Says Men of Influence
Escape Justice.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

citizens held here tonight to organize the Civic
Federation Of Knoxville for the purpose Of com
polling officials enforce the laws DR. Charles W.
Dabney, president OF the University Of Tennessee,
was one Of the leading speakers. Referring to the
non-enforcement of the law the result of some
influence on officials, whether money something
else ne was reminded Of the Tillman murder case
in South Carolina. He said
I read the news of the aCquittal OF the defendant
in the Tfllman murder trial I'm South Carolina.
From what have read and heard of the case, the
verdict is traveSty on justice. In the streets OF
a CITY man shot down by an assassin. A
crime was committed vet the criminal goes scot
free. I don't say it was murder. but l am con-
WINGED that 10 a crime. Thus ii is that the
man Of influence and wealth goes free while the
poor wretch is punished. Through some influence.
which do not say is in every instance money, our
judges officers, our juries. do not enforce the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16

alive the memory OF those men who are n. -
serve examples Of what is Ioftiest and bess
in American citizenship
Such a man was General Sherman To var,
few In any generation IS il given to render sncS
services as he rendered. but each OF us in Bic
degree try TO show something Of fbo,o
qualities of character upon which, in their suT,
the high worth OF Sherman rested-his courage
his kindness. his clean and simple living hi$
sturdy good sense. his manliness and Tenderness
in the Intimate relations OF life. and finally H.,
infexible rectitude Of soul and his LOYALTY 10 an
that in this free republic Is halIowed and SYM
bOliZed BY the national flag
SOLDIERS EULOGIEs OF SHERMAN.
AS soon as the applause following the Presf-
dents address had subsidized David p Hendar-
son, OF Iowa. formerly Speaker Of the HOUSE N,
Representatives. spoke on behalf OF the ARM
Of the Cumberland. In eulogy OF General sher-
man he said:
The language OF this statue tells VIA. ha
fought fOr-Peace. To recount his battles "a "a
give a history of the civil War. He ne@er drew
his sword without drawing blood and making
permanent history. His March 10 the Sea ia
generally regarded his greatest campaign br,t
this is an error. II was a brilliant caronsiy,
the world rated it-but u did not come IN "a
the genius and grandeur OF the campaign i'm
mediately following it, when he carried practi-
cally the same army from Savannah 70 North
Carolina. That was the greatest work Of Sha~
mans life Could the living and the dead Of tho
Civil War unite in one voice. they would "a v o.
Sherman. He was a great man: he was a sreaf
soldier; he was pure patriot"
For the Society OF the Army OF the Tanra,-
see Representative Charles II. Grosvanor. o.
Ohio. said Of General Sherman:
His fame will go forward 70 future genera
tions as the fame OF great American soldier
not confined by the limits OF any society brls
expanding and growing and glorious as The
honor Of an America& soldier ever shall be-
General Grosvenor declared Sherman's char
acter the nest fautless. brilliant and abound
ing in the elements of greatness that was given
TO the world by any nation N the nineteenth
century.
General Thomas J. Henderson. OF Illinois
then eulOgized Sherman behalf Of the So
ciety OF the Army OF the Ohio.
Speaking for the Society OF the Army % the
Potomac. General Daniel +. SckIes said:
Sherman fills conspicuous page fu the his
tory Of great commanders. He Will always hold
high rank N the estimation OF Americans "a
one of our foremost heroes. He is grouped
with Sheridan and Thomas among the eHiaf
lieutenants Of Grant.
The ceremonies closed with the beneIi.-io0
pronounced by Bishop Satterlee. OF Washin--1n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16
INJURED BY FREAK" AUTO; SUES
Woman Asks ,o00-City and Automobile
Club of America Among Defendants.

The suit of Louise Johnson of RoseviIle Staten
Island against the city of New-York the Auto
mobile Club OF America and others for Injuries
sustained in the fatal automobile accident which
occurred on the South Shore Boulevard on Nav
81. 1892 In which one person was instantly killed
and three others died from the result ~ t6air -,
turies. begun yesterday ar PicbynN 'eii NJ
accident was caused by Walter Bakar'S - lie
q record. ~ '-e'N
Mrs Johnson testified thar she was str,,ol, ,, -,
freak machine and had her right - - Vie
and sustained injuries 10 her head c,D orOS Ken
OF the accident she and her husband ,.-o u3y
carriage the trials She could nor e az III
how the machine hit her. -''' uesSTioe
Or John r Sprague. assistant sauttar,.
tendent or the Board OF Health OF {tSs suPTtlh-
o,Igb testified that he had. "a corps or u Dor
a hospital established to for any ir~t,ssaS anu
that day. y"
Mrs Johnson Is suing S2OOoo ~
number OF similar suits for injury 'is are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16

20 furnish money to satisfy the existing liens on
the vessels and pay of the workmen. The agree
rnent was reached yesterday at Newark at the
Office Of Lindabury Depue Faulks. between
Receiver James Smith. OF the United States Ship
building Company. and Emmett r. olcott of olcott,
Mestre & Gonzales. OF New-York, representing the
Mexican Government.
. To-day Mr.. Smith viii apply TO Judge Kirk
atrick to reopen the Crescent yards in conformity
with the Mexican Governments offer. II the re-
quest Is granted u will do away with another
legal battle. which was to come before the judge
on Saturday. on that day rule IS returnable
which the Mexican Government obtained. for an
order 20 have the work on the cruisers completed
by its inspectors and agents. A clause in the con-
tract with Lewis Nixon gave the MeXicanS that
right in the contract for buidiTs the vessels
should not be carried out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16
POLICE BLAcKMAIL sMurTEN.

This system (of police protectionb. which
perNsded the entire administration in
greater or less degree, has been smitten "A,
nip and thigh. wherever IA appeared. Black
mail and "fhst mercensry spirit which
breeds dishonesty I'm the public service"
nave ceased TO he part Of the govern
mental system. Ii the city willing 10 chance
the return Of such n state of things because
the snake has now been scotched; or Will %
make assurance aoubis sure by continuin L
in power those mo have a. far sncc-ssfuiIy
srappIed with these gfxaatf. e,iIs.-eaayor
L,a-s Letter q Acceptance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16
REUNIONS OF VETERANS.
Officers Chosen by Civil War Societies.
Retention.

Washington. Oct. 1.-THE chief social affair N
honor Of the veterans who are attending the rf-s-
Gus army reunions here took place tonight. This
was a reception given by the local coum.rrss ~
the Society OF the Army OF the Potomac There
a constant stream OF callers. inclldIrc .rrr-
bers OF the Aztec Club. the Medal OF Honor Legion
and the various army societies who marcael rs
the reception IN bodies accompanied by bands Of
music. officers OF the army. navy and u.rl.4
corps. members Of Congress and others.
The Society OF the Army Of the Tennessee had
its thirty-fOurth annual meeting to-day. Tho t..-
lowing officers were elected FOR the ensuing ysa-
FreSldent, General Grenville " DODGE. OF \ev-
York. vice-presidents. Major William WaTrer o'
Missouri; General John g Black. Of ~ nois. C't,-
mel James KAbourne. of Ohio; Mrs. Minnie Sla--
man Fitch. Of Pennsylvania: Colonel 80. II. ti--
man. OF the District of Columbia: CAPTAIN George
Ady. of Colorado; Major W. r McComas, Of prII.
Major d W Reed. of Iowa Major George VI
Of Illinois. Major W. L 3. Jenney OF lIliuois, Gen
eraI w T. Clark OF Colorado, Captain John D.
Cotton OF Missouri; Captain c. A Bussey, Of lt-
corresponding secretary. General A. Hickenlooper.
recording secretary Colonel Cornelius Cadle. and
Thomas Ewing Sherman. OF Chicago. son Of GEN
eral Sherman. made an address. IN which he SAID
held IN affecuOnate remembrance By the Sherman
family. who appreciated the evidences OF respect
OF the General. Mira Minnie sherman FitcE; %
RenPsylEania and I; deGumSen Sherman OF Ns"'
The annual meeting OF the Society Or the Amy
night These officers we're elected for the ensuing
Schaheld. first vice-president. General Thomas ]
Henderson: vice president for the District oe
Columbia. Captain George ReGwayt treasurer.
Major J. F. Stewart: secretary and historian, ].
Praise Richard; executive committees. Captain w
7. Mcmillan Captain J. L. Thornton Colonel john
A. Joyce. Captain Gideon Lyon. Captain r A.
Ragan. ". " Mccullough and T. NJ TIllmadge;
publication committee. Captain J. g Morgan. Gap
Captain r a Fenton. Lieutenant J. r. Simpson,
Captain Armour and Lieutenant y II Merrill.
The annual meeting was followed BY reception
to the newly elected president
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16
HoNoRINe DESIGNERS MEMORY.

Copenhagen. Oct. 15.-SimultaneOusly with the ur-
yelling OF the equestrian statue OF General William
T. Sherman at Washington. to-day, the United
States Minister. L 5. SwensOH by direction Of the
state Department placed wreath, bound with the
Danish and American cOlOrs. on the tomb IN the
Copenhagen cemetery of Carl Rohi-Suith. the Dan
fsF-AmerCan sculptor who designed the mona
meut Among those present were Stephen SindinS.
the Danish sculptor. who completed ROhl-Smta
work General Christensen. Of Brooklyn. General
Sherrnan's Intimate friend. and the United States
Consul r II. Frazier. Mr. Swenson made a brist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-16
The last registration da-- for the election
of November 3 to-day and Tomorrow
Register to-day.
SCHOOLS NOT SAVINGS BANKS.
Attorney General Declares the Freeport Plan
Is Not Lawful

Albany Oct Attorney General Cunneen for
warded TO Professor L. F. Mckinley OF Freeport
to-day, an opinion in which he declares unlawful
plan Of school savings concerning which Professor
Mckinley had inquired. The plan is for the school
10 collect money from the pupils and deposit il in
the local bank the credit Of the general account
OF the school. and. when The amount brought. hy
the individual pupil has reached So transfer il
10 the account of such pupil.