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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
BEVIS AND WRINGE WET.
Narro5cIy Escape Drozoning IN Col
aDse of Wharf at Highland, n. j.

CAPTAIN Bobby Wringe sailing master Of
Shamrock III and Captain Charles Bevis, the
skinner of Shamrock l. had narrow escape
last evening through the collapse Of pier on
the Shrewsbury River at Highlands, y. j. The
two English mariners were thrown into the
water with twenty others, including several of
the crew of the challenger.
Because of a southeastern which kicked up
heavy sea. neither OF the Shamrocks engaged
in a trial to-day. Captains Wringe and Bevis
II, the afternoon left their yachts in Sandy Hook
Rev and taking Sir Thomas Lipton's steam
vacht Blttercup, started up tie Shrewsbury
River TO visit some American acquaintances at
the Highlands of Navesink. The Buttereup
struck a sandbar and tore out a considerable
norton of her planking on the starboard side
near the propeller.
CaDtain Wringe hailed q passing boatman,
who took off the two captains and three
English sailors after the launch had been hauled
into shallow water and secured. A big crowd
had been attracted to Murphys wharf, at
tIfgbland by the accident. The wharf was
- ,,ar,- substantial and none too safe
80 without a crowd in the twenty-five mIle
gale which blew along the Jersey % c9ast y e.ri I ):
day Captains Wringe ana beNis ~ ~ ~ -
sailors landed, and got watoh tachle a. 40 ia a..
tba stern of the launch out Of water 10 nhu @ oUt
her exact injuries. One end OF the lachIe " , az
fastened TO the stern of the botteIcup an IN
- end was secured TO one OF the ples Oh the
wharf. ,.,+-- Of the English sail
ors brought any number OF Wililis h"N7 - ~
scene 10 haul on the tackle ,,, a,.r,,s IA IL
,rtara y,ere fifteen pairs OF braWhy arms az u
~ ai91e on the tackle and twice that ~ "a psI - !
me ~ snaCtators idly looking on Wheh par u s .l.
DioT feIi Captain Wringe was among ne ne , al -
Pc ~ he water and when he came 70 tie Sui IL ,
t 20 ~ he found several other victims hoIuLs Oh
80. bi,1 He attempted to swim out me So 81:
10 70 m mn, tir, down. one Of the men held hiill m
d poae tho neck but at last he lnaIiase1 = 10
54,a ye himself from this encuIilpI aiGe, , - &
? SI1ringe was in great danger oi 9etIts D. d.
TAN TAN 6ou.1 bv George Rockwell ana Jollh % = a. A.
re bo being unable 10 swim nad hi5n aS IN Iii
heIi " 1ntiI a fotiIla of boats atuacLeu 20 -
% w Nv the shouts OF those on shore 7 Cail.5 Z
So a1d rescued all three. me "ileL ,.,15 -
@lGe SU - axcted men, several OF WnoLh s'4uH - f
toil .t, - have been drowned had II ho1 De0 -0
80 finely arrival OF the boat!neh, -. h,7 col
'hg III III ebout fifteen feet OF the pIeI li"u -, -
I'D al In falling Captain Bevis STRUCK on 81
~ ties and held 10 IT, he was a. f +ils
ms tti,,6 t6 hack to the unbroken PoTtlol ,i % -
20 hr 1--WE men fell top OF MIN, J;Iii
pi ;nto the water He swan iowa. " IIaar,
nrweT VINO was in the water ulaO15 -
at and assisted him TO reach ietS1 ,t' So, :
1,o,ee one hundred feet away 1te"lit'se, t
@ zoe 1d lifebuoys were thrown 70 tie ~
ipSaer iopso no had not been picked up ~ '''e
boatmen. Al! were s'|e~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
DISTRESS DUE TO STORM.
People Tossed on Sound and Landed
an a Binding Rain.
TBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE !

South Norwalk, Conn., Aug. 5-The iron steamer
Cepheus took a thousand passengers to Coney Isl
and from this city and vicinity yesterday ana "heIl
the return was made to ROTOR Point, at lao o'clock
this morning. they were drenched to the skin "nle
running through the binding rain to reach the
trolley cars, Women and children were orusheo
aside by strong men. who were STRIVING lor Tue
most favorable spots in the rush
If the Norwalk contingent was in trouble thelr loI
was easy compared to the worries of the large
Stamford delegation. They boarded the boat IN
that city with the expectation that 1t would Iahu
there on the return trip On the way o&ck' "neii
they learned that the boat would not put III a'
Stamford they were almost frantic but there was
no escaue for them and they were compelled 10
come 10 Roton Point There was conslderaOie
careen to the boat off Greenwich, and TINS COM
bined with the storm, made many OF the women
and children ILL., On reaching ROTOR Point the
+ro11a, cars were blocked and there was no way
TO reach Stamford. Two hundred or more swarmed
TO the local railroad station. where specia Tram
brought them to Stamford at 2;O a. m AMONG
tho excursionists were four New-Canaan women
one with a child who took refuge in the trolley
harm All were drenched. but they were looked
after by a policeman and a motorman' VINO secuIeu
them more comfortable quarters.
The wind and rain storm OF yesterday and last
,iebt worked havoc with yachts and sailing craft
along the shore, rowboats sailing eTatt ana dn[
Launches were sunk by the gale. The wind TO-DAY to-day
= running aHeegntain high. .Hslh acSonip@N''"
altogether this was the most terrific storm wit;
messed here in years and some along the SOUND !S
Shore sa that it was the worst since the year tne
schooner came across Greene's reef and sank near
Tavern Island. -, .,o
Elsa owned by Percy Mead. of the Norwalk Yach5
Club After breaking loose she dTifted ashore; ah1 40
her sides were badly damaged. The occupants OF
the sIoop Nab r. which was anchored IN the me
tempting TO take trip on the rough sea, II TOOK
them two hours get the boat turned around
and started, and during the attempt she was nearly
capsized. -, . -
The shore along Belle Island this mornlng, was wa,
DOed wit people
catboats and launches and sailing craft were ayrg
along the shore many being repaired, and many
strange craft among them Commodore r r..
Norton's Restless while taking refuge on this
harbor was capsized A spiedriver came into the
creek near Fitch's store, on Hickory Bluff, and
was hauled on the Nat marsh this morning. \
number of other craft. have taken shelter ia the
creek to await the end of the storm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
DIR. HOUGHTON'S PERIL.
Praises Army Lieutenant Who
Stops Horse in Fifth-aue.

The Rev. DR.. George G. Houghton past, -
the Church of the TRANSPORTATION, the Little
Church Around the Corner" in East Twenty
ninth-st., had an exciting experience in a run
away last evening. He was rescued after
wild ride down Fifth-ave from Thirty-first-st.
to Twenty-eighth- by Lieutenant G. r. For
tisque who caught the horse between Twenty
eighth and Twenty-nnth SITS. and held on until
it came to a stop.
DR.. Houghton left the Union League Club in
a cab driven by John McMorrow, of the Union
League Stables. At Thrty-frst-st and Fifth
ave the breast strap on the horse suddenly
parted and at the same time a big, red auto
mobile passed going at a good speed up the
avenue. The next moment the horse had taken
fright and dashed forward, to the peril OF the
procession of carriages going north. Vehicles
were scattered right and left, some of them be-
ing driven almost on the sidewalks to give the
runaway a clear path.
Dr. Houghtons driver stood up in his seat,
tugging at the reins. but was unable 20 do
more than guide the horse. DR.. Houghton, look
ing very anxious. opened the door of the cab
and looked out. medtating jump to the pave
n?ent but half dozen spectators shouted to
him TO get back into the cab The cab was
about at the middle OF the block between Twen-
ty-eighth and Twenty ninth SITS, when Lieu
tenant Fortisque left the side of a friend ana
ran to the head of the horse After deitly
eraspine the bride he brought the horse under
subjectlon Unable quickly 10 check the mo-
n:entunl of the animal, however, he turned its
head toward the southwest corner of Twenty
eirhth-st and ran it into lamppost. Dr.
Houghton leaped from the cab and shook hands
with his rescuer and the two exchanged cards.
Dr. Houghton then hurried to his home at NO l
East Twenty -ninth-st
G. r. Fortisque, a lieutenant attached 70 the
4th Cavalry stationed at Fort LeaVenWorth'
Kan. is registered at the Army and Navy CIup'
at No 16 West Thirty-frst-st
Speaking of the rescue last night DR.. Hough-
ton described it as the most daring performance
he had ever witnessed.
MI Fortisque must have a wrist Of steel
said the doctor. He guided the runaway win
his arm outstretched. and never let his body
come near the animal: and when it was all over
he tried to slip into the crowd. but l would not
let him go until l at least knew his name.
- am DR. Houghton, of the Church or the
transformation l said said the doctor
and I would like very much to know your
name
The rescuer then handed the doctor his caro-
saying that it was but slight matter.
Il am an officer of the United States Army
he said, handing the other his card. i am
here on a leave of absence"
Then. according to Dr. Houghton, the soldier
set his high silk hat firmer on his head, brushed
his Kid gloves and strolled away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
JEROME PRAISES FUSION
Says LO1C administrator Is Best
CITY Has Had.

District Attorney Jerome said yesterday that
Mayor Low the logical candidate to sue
ceed himself; that he could have the fusion
nomination if he would take it, and that the
administration under Mayor Low the best
the city had had, not excepting the administra-
ton of Mayor Hewitt and Mayor Havemeyer.
IF Mr.. Low wants the nomination for Mayor
he undoubtedly can have it, said Mr. Jerome.
There are weak and rotten spots in this ad-
ministration, but l believe that it can be said
without successful challenge that the last
eighteen months of municipal government in
this city have been the best eighteen months in
the history of the city, not excepting The rec
ords made by Mayors Hewitt and Havemeyer.
II a stranger should come here with the idea Of
forming absolutely candid opinion of the
work done by the Low administration he would,
after calmly Weighing the results and compar-
ing them with the results achieved hitherto
hesitatngly declare the work of the Low ad
rninstration an excellent one. He would be abe
to look at the record without considering per-
sonaIities. 1t would be with him, not question
of likes or diskes, whether Mayor Low had
shown that he a tmid vacillating Mayor.
The test would be the record. and he would have
to find the record superior to that of any that
has gone before.
1T is a tradition" continued Mr. Jerome, that
Tammany cannot be beaten twice in succession,
enough with the people to succeed Itself There
doubtless is something potent in that tradition,
and it may induce many voters TO flop TO what
they think will he the winning side. 1t is not
wholesome tradition, however. 1t IS Of vital inn
portance to the cause of good government and
the future welfare Of the city that this tradi-
ton should be smashed If the present admins
tration can present it's record to the voters in
such a manner that 1t VIII win plurality Of the
votes another two years such as the last eigh-
teen months will the chronic officeholders in
Tammany Hall largely starved off, and the pros
poets Of continued good government viii be
much brighter"
rs it necessary to have so-called burning
issue to rouse the voters and cause them to
vote for the continuance of good government"
Mr.. Jerome was asked
IF you don't have an issue that Will interest
the masses the full vote will not be polled, and
when the full vote is not polled experience
teaches that Tamnany Hail. by welding its
strength in ma SIS. is able to pull out with a vic
tory. For that reason the issues must be clear
and strong and vitaly interesting
Are you going 10 take the stump for fusion
this fal?" he was asked.
That" said Mr.. Jerome lis bridge yet to be
crossed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
HOLD UP FOREIGN FOODS.
THE NEW Law ENFORCED.
TUenty CGrgoes To BE Detained
for Inspection.
IFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUEEAU.l

Washington, Aug 5-Customs officials were
requested to-day to hold up twenty cargoes
Of foreign foods destined for various ports Of the
United States. This request made by the
Secretary of Agriculture to the Treasury De-
partment. and its demands will be implicitly
followed. The twenty bills of lading from which
the chemical experts of the Department Of Ag-
riculture made their decision to hold up the
cargoes were received from United States con-
suls in various European countries, and the
shipments represent great variety of food
and drink products. While the bulk Of the
shipments destined for New-York, others
are to go to various ports along the Atlantic
coast -
The sweeping request for an opportunity to
examine foreign food products destined for con-
sumption in this country is taken as the best
indication that Secretary Wilson was in ear
nest when he declared that the new law giving
his department jurisdiction foreign food
and drink products would not be dead letter.
Heretofore requests have been made for the
holding up of several cargoes of German pre-
pared meats and number of shipments of
German wines, the latter destined for Norfolk.
1t was said in the request from the Department
OF Agriculture TO the Treasury Department re-
garding the wines that it was believed that the
sale OF them had been prohibited in Germany
If this is found to be the case. the wines win
not be admitted to this country. Under the new
law not even an analysis of food products is
necessary, where they are put up in violation
Of the laws of the country in which they are
produced or from which they are shipped
No hardship will be inflicted the shippers
of the cargoes held up for inspection, beyond
a short delay. the samples to be taken IN
each case will be paid for by the United States
Government. In this respect the new law is
declared TO be much more liberal than foreign
laws giving jurisdiction over importations OF
food products, where in no instance are such
samples paid for. Whether the ships bringing
the cargoes in question Will be allowed TO dis
charge before the returns made from the
Department OF Agriculture has not yet been
determined. No rule will be adopted in. this
matter, it is believed, but the probable delay
in analysis will govern in each case. If it Is
10 be long, the ship will be allowed to discharge
her cargo. if desired.
Dr. H. W. Wiley is on his way to Europe
where he viii spend some time studying condi-
tions there with reference to the manufacture
and shipment of food and drink products, as
we'll as comforting with consuls, both for his
own and their enlightenment regarding the pur-
poses of the law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
MACEDONIA IN REVOLT.
Reuolution Begins in Many Dis
tricts-UneS Cut.

Sofia, Aug. 5.-The Macedonian Committee
announces that revolution was proclaimed at
the vilayet of Monastir last Sunday in con-
Torrance with the decision of the Central Revo-
lutionary Committee. The committee states
that all the revolutionary forces in the dis
trcts of Monastir Rezen. Oehrida. Debro'
Ketchero, Poretchka. Kronchero. Perlepe, Serin,
Kaylari and Demirhissar simultaneously began
hostilties. All telegraphic communication has
been cut in the districts mentioned.
The announcement has not been confirmed,
owing to lack of communication.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
C4RNEGIE'S GREAT GIFT
T1co and Half Million Dollars for
His NatiUe TOzcn.

London Aug. 5-Andrew Carnegie has made
known his intention to donate S2,JO0,O00 in
United States Steel Corporation bonds TO Dun
fernIine. Scotland his birthplace. He stipu-
Iates that the e-ift shall be employed in keeping
IN the estate OF PittenCrieff. which contains the
tower in which Malcolm III, called CanmOre or
Big Head, married Princess Margaret IN iooS
ana which Mr.. Carnegie recently purchased, as
pleasure ground.
The eff is also TO be used for the maintenance
of theatre, the encouragement OF horticulture
arrona the working classes and the advance
rrent of technical education in the district,
which is 2 centre Of the linen industry The
administrators OF the gift are also charged With
the advancement of the moral and material in
terests of the town
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
N1N BLEW OUT GAS.
Dead at atlantic City Said To Be
Wealthy Kentuckian's Son.

Atlantic City. y. J.. Aug. 5-Pearce Thaxton.
of Milersburg, KY, twenty years old, was found
dead in bed in mis- room to-day. He is said to
be the only son of a wealthy Kentuckian.
Mr.. Thaxton registered az prominent beach
front hotel with five friends. When he arrived.
two days ago. he told the beIlboy Of the hotel
that this was his first trip away from home, and
asked TO be shown how the gas used. Last
night Thaxton retired early. When he failed TO
appear this morning the door to his room was
forced open and the young man was found dead
in bed He had evidently blown out the gas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
PREPARING FOR WAR.
Turkey Sends Note to POwers-A Menace to
Bulgaria.

Constantinople Aug. 5.-The Porte has ahan-
done<l all idea of Withdrawing troops from
Macedonia and is making vigorous prepa-
rations to draft troops for the disturbed dis
tricts. A circular note has been sent out warn
ing the Powers of the intention of the Turkish
Government. The note states that the situa-
ton is very serious and although lit does not
mention Bulgaria, the document is regarded as
a menace to the Bulgarian Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
MURPHY MINIS EASY JOB.
Placed Checks IN a DrQzccr at So. 900
a Year.
SEEKS WRIT IN SUIT FOR BACK PAY

charles J. Collins, secretary Of the Anawanda
Club, Charles T. Murphy's district organiza-
ton, says that the fusion administration, is ;,
rank failure When Commissioner Hawkes. as
sumed control OF the Dock Department in Janu-
airy. 1902. Mr- Collins reported there dav bv ,dav
Il took M Hawkes. long time to discover lust
what Mr. Collios's duties were Mr.. Collins "a d
that he was clerk to the former treasurer
Charles r. Murphy. He drew S3 600 wear Ae
soon as lie could get TO it. Mr. Hawkes. cut Mr.
Colns's salary 70 $1,000 d year and transferred
him TO the branch bureau in East Twenty
fourta-st
Dr Collins WAS not transferred until the Com
miss.oners Of Accounts had had time to find ont
just what he did for the city. They were AZ a
loss 10 understand how he came TO get $1,000 q
year as clerk to the treasurer until they learned
that he was secretary Of the AHawanda Club.
They further found that Afr Collins's daily Vorl,
was 20 take the checks received bv Secra, a,,,
Burke and lay them in a drawer in Charles =
Murphys desk This job was so ardnoue a..
times that Mr. Collins forgot TO loci. the drawer
containing the checks. 1t was q tough iob b,,+
IS the Offices Of the department are out in tho
water. where the cooling breezes blow, ne man
aged 10 get along without suffering from ner-
spiration that endangered his health
The old colored man said Of his decrepit shot-
gun KIN COCK eF. but she dosn' stay
cooked" It's a good deal that way with Coz
Inns. He was put down at the Twenty fourth
ST yard with salary Of 81 200 wear bu, ba
doesn't want TO stay put" He was reduced
The last day Of April 1902. by the Board of
Estimate under the law passed in 1902, called
the sweep" bill, which gave the Board of
Estimate power to readjust salaries without
referring them 20 the Board of Aldermen. Mr.
Collins waited nearly a year. and then engaged
Seymour Mork, lawyer. TO get him back his
former eaiary. 3ir. Mork asked Justice Mccall
for an alternative writ of mandamus requiring
Commissioner Hawkes. TO SHOW cause why a
peremptory writ Of mandamus should not issue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
STEAMER TEMPORARILY DISABLED.

Cottage City, Mass, Aug. 5-The sidewheel
steamer Gay Head disabled for brief time
off Cape Poge while on her from this port to
Nantucket late this afternoon The heavy easterly
storm which had prevailed all day was still blow
ing and there tremendous sea running in
from Nantucket Sound. The accident happened
lust before dark. and half an hour afterward dis
tress signal rockets sent uD from the boat.
The revenue cutter Dexter happened to be in Ed
gartovyn at the time, and 7:30 o'clock steamed
TO the assistance of the Gay Head. At 9
o'clock however. word received from Nan
tucket that she was approaching her harbor. II is
probable. therefore that the accident was Of minor
importance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
STORM DAMAGE ON COAST.

TIE easterly storm which prevailed late Tuesday
night and early yesterday morning did considerable
damage along the coast and on Staten Island. The
high winds drove in unusually high tide and
made a high sea. and there many WaShOutS
along the lines OF the steam and electric railways
along the shores.
water again in the morning, many cellars being
flooded, and about three feet of water in the
streets All along the outskirts Of the city the
wind did much damage by breaking down and up
roofing trees and by destroying crops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
STEAMER CORNING DELAYED.
She Had to Seek Shelter on Long Island
Coast.

New-Haven. Conn, Aug. 5-The Starin Trans
portation Companys steamer Corning, running
between this city and NeW-York,
The Corning arrived here few minutes after
that the steamer had put into Cow Bay. owing
the heavy weather All well on board the
steamer and nothing ont of the ordinary happened,
the officers merely dceming il prudent to wait at
Cow Bay until the weather was mOEe favorable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
WILL OF THE KING OF YAP.
His Widow at Savannah Not Mentioned, but
His Daughter There Beneficiary
my TELEGRAPH TO THE THIEUNE.

Savannah. Ga. Aug. AN attested copy of the
will of David O'Keefe, King OF zap the Savannah
sailor who amassed fortune in the Caroline ISL
ands. has been received by Ordinary AcAlpin from
Deacon & Hastings. collectors. OF HongKong and
IS on record The widow in Sa vaunah is not men
toned in the document. but his legitimate daUgh-
ter. Mrs. Louisa Veronica Butler is among the
benehciaries To his widow at Terank are left an
Island home and annuity for life Six iilegiti-
mate children share with the only legitimate child
here
Colonel Walter c. Hartridge. the lawyer OF this
city who went to Yap warship in the interest
OF Mrs. O'Keefe, Is in Hong-Kong and will attempt
10 break the will.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
FORGOT DEFENDANTS NAME.
Stockholders of Coal Company Want Court
to Wind Up It's Affairs.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Knoxville. Tenn, Aug "a creditors bill was
flied this afternoon by the minority stockholders
Of the Wheeler Coal and Iron Company, asking
that a receiver be appointed to wind up the ar
fairs of the company the charter OF which IS al
legged 10 have expired in 1892. The stock holdings
OF the compainants aggregate fifteen hundred
shares The company owns more than four thou-
sand acres Of coal lands in Campoel County
The bill filed this afternoon does rot aUese IN
soIvencv but charges poor mana cement The d.
rectors are each made defendants. but the name
Of one director, alleged to be n Hew-York man Is
not given being forgotten by the complainants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
ESCAPED CONVICT CAUGHT.

Sacramento. cal Aug. 5.-James Roberts one OF
the band of fugttves from the Folsom prison. was
captured near DavisviIle to-day He was dressed
as a t-auoo and carried under his a roll OF
blankets He also had revolver
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06

The House on the Hudson" the new story
that starts in next Sundays Tribune Full OF
mastery and thrill '-AdVt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06

40 MILES TO BUFFALO
Via Iackawanna Railroad Shortest route rare
q tickets s29 and 11S3 Broadway.-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06
MORE WALL STREET FAILURES.
SHARP BRYAN And HURLBUTT, HATCH co.
ASSIGN-LIABILITTES OF FORMER FIRM s5000OO0 4,

Il Day Heavy Declines in the Stock Market h Many
Records Established Close " eak and Fereriah
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-06

landmarks OF history on famed Hudson pes oes
seen from decks Of Day Line Steamers
-AdVt.