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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
REMARKABLE HINDoo swoRDsMAN.

The opening of Glen Island yesterday revealed
the presence OF an East Indian village containing
Hindoo fakirs- Out in the open air, without stage
accessories, such a bit OF barren earth "a might
be in their own land. they performed the famous
mango tree trick did extraordinary jUgglr g, dis
played wonderful workmanship. and executed
feats that made the audience rub their eyes with
wonder
Calf Sahib's work with the swords made cold
shvers run UP and down the backs Of the specta-
tors. On the point Of a long sword he is said to
have placed pinch Of powder, and with a vicious
thrust he jabs the point into his eye dropping the
powder there without touching the eyeball-
1t was. it is said. necessary fer the Glen Island
management to obtain the consent Of the British
Government before this tribe OF HtndooS could De
brought Then IL became necessary TO furnish a
bond TO the American Government that they would
be returned to India
There are many changes and improvements at
Glen Island this year. The nenager1e is tigger
and additions have been made to the buildings
Little Germany seemed to be one of the popular
parts of the island yesterday. Warbers from the
Rhine sing there in the afternoon, while two band
concerts are given In other parts of the resort
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
THE ALERT WINS MANHAssET RACE
She Makes the Best Record of Series-Cup
Not Won. However.

In the third days Of the series for The Man
hasset Challenge Cup yesterday. over wt1dWard
course Of sixteen and one-half miles. In south
west breeze. the Alert won
The Mmosa. by excellent handling. was across
the line first followed by the Oiseau, the Alarr.
the Marion the Enpronzi, the Bagheera and re
BobtaiI. The Oiseau kept too far - the south
and struck a bald spot. while the other boats E0f
the freshening wind from the westward On tn@
first leg to windward the Bobtail showed her usht
weather qualities by pulling into the first place and
rounding the flag thirteen seconds ahead % rn-
Alert. All the boats finished the first round within
FIVE minutes. The wind freshened and they made
quick time down the third leg The BoOtai
round first with the Alert twelve seconds astern ~
her. All now stood the starbOard tack well
over toward the Long Island shore. and with tHs
strong flood tide under them lifted out IN splendid
shape but the Alert doing by far the best
work pointing higher and footing faster than t7@
rest She took the lead away from the Bootail and
kept II while the Mimosa. by clever handliuE
worked into good third place. The OiseaU also
picked up considerably. The summary;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
BRIDE DISCOVERS FIRE IN CHURCH
Wedding Was Just About to Take Place
$4,000 Damage Done.

Passaic July (SpeciaD.--A fire in St. Peter and
ST. Paurs Polish Church, this city. broke up
wedding party and did $1,000 damage to the church
and furniture. The forty hours devotion began
in the church yesterday morning. and over one
hundred candles burning on the altar. A
wedding to have taken place in the church
at 2 o'clock this afternoon and the bride and
bridegroom with their attendants. had reached the
building. followed by large number of friends
When the bride and her attendants arrived they
found that the altar with its furnishings on
fire. The party turned back, and their cries of
Fire. attracted the attention of policeman
who turned in the alarm.
The window of the church had been left open
and it is thought draught drove the flames from
a candle onto the lace furnishings of the altar
Two priests rushed into the church after the first
alarm of fire and rescued the Host
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
AXE ENDS FIGHT OF TWO OLD WOMEN
An Argument Over Position of Fence
Results in Fractured Skull

Rochester July (SpeciaD.-A dispatch from
Dunldrk. Chautauqua County. says that Mrs.
Emma Syler, seventv-four years of age. is charged
with having assaulted her next door neighbor Mrs
Volney Pratt, sixty-four years of age, with axe
yesterday, striking her between the eyes upon the
forehead with the back Of the axe and telling the
old lady to the ground. insensible AS result Mrs.
Syler is charged with assault in the second degree
and is held in 500 bail. while her enemy. who is a
woman small Of stature and for time a CON
hrmed invalid is not expected to survive the shock
OF the blow.
The feud has been Of long standing The
two families adjoining lots Lincoln-ave-.
and line fence has been an object Of hatred to
the eyes the Syler family for time. for they
claim IL be upon their land by three four
feet Yesterday morning they went over and pro-
ceeded to remove the fence, when Mrs. Pratt ap-
peared and ordered them of under penalty of
being arrested.
They refused. and the two women of the families.
Mrs. Syler and Mrs. Pratt, engaged in lively
argument In the heat of the argument Mrs Syler
is alleged to have said I'll brain you, and. suit
ing the action to the word. raised an axe above
her ANTAGONISTS head, and, bringing 1t down with
considerable force, felled the old woman TO the
ground. The injured was unconscious for
several hours and IT is feared her skull is tract
aIrad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
POLICEMAN CAUGHT BETWEEN CARS.
Reckless Motorman Responsible for Injuries
to Traffic Regulator.

Policeman George F Herold of the Church-s st.
station while regulating the traffic at his post at
Broadway and John-st.. Yesterday, was knocked
down by ncrthbound Broadway He sus-
tanned A scalp wound six inches long and wounds
on his right shoulder and left knee He was stand
ing between the tracks. and had held up the car
that struck him No 2sle. for a line Of trucks to
BASS ont of John-st southbound car came along,
and az the crush had ceased for the moment
BeroId sgnalled il 10 go ahead
This oar was Of new type just put on the
Froadwav lire which is about foot wider than
those in use heretofore. The motorman started
ahead but at the time the motorman on the
northbound car without any signal from the police
man started his car also. Herold was caught in
the narrow space between the two and could not
escspe The running board of the northbound car
srrtIck his knee and he fell 20 the pavement.
Patroluen Naumack' and Saeger. of the Church
9, etaffon picked their comrade and carried him
70 the sidewalk Dr.. Warner. OF the Hudson Street
EJosritai ygh his In an ambulance TO
The scene of another accident in New stopped 10
attend the injured pstrolman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
MRS. PoILLoN BRINGS SECOND SUIT.
She Charges w. Gould Brokaw with Libel,
and Asks $25O,o0O Damages.

Mrs. Katherine PoilIon, who is suing w. Gould
Brokaw for $25O,OOO for breach of promise of
marriage said yesterday afternoon that. as a
result of the denials and counter-statements is
sued by Mr., Brokaw, she had directed her law
yers. House. Grossman & Vorhaus. to institute
a second and separate suit for $250,OOO for
malicious libel Mrs. Poillon further said that
the two hundred and fifty letters which form
the chief evidence in the original suit were
now in her possession. and had never left 1t, all
reports to the contrary notwithstanding.
Moses H. Grossman confirmed Mrs. Poilon's
statements in every particular. and said, in ad-
dition, that Mr.. Brokaw would simply have to
prove the truth of his first denial, In order 70
meet the suit for malicious libel. If he could do
this Mr.. Grossman said. he would have no diff
Guilty in refuting the libel charge How the de-
PENDANT would do this however was decidedly
a mystery TO the plaintiffs lawyer.
E L. Bushe counsel for Mr.. Brokaw, refused
to make any statement, and no information
was forthcoming at the house of Mr.. Brokaw.
AS the case now stands it will be necessary for
Mr. Brokaw TO prove the truth Of his statements,
as the burden of proof has been placed on him
by the recent action Of Mrs. Poillon's lawyers.
Papers have already been served on him for the
second suit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02

A supplementary bulletin has been issued by Fisk
& Robinson, in which the following Is stated in
regard 10 the railroad bond market:
a careful scrutiny Of bonds available in tho ma
ket reveals the fact that. owing to the decline in
prices, there are few railroad issues
secured, in many cases by first mortgage lien
absolutely. or on a large percentage OF U,flaa %
which ne purchased TO Weld an income ~ =,
per cent and over year. From this 10 ; ~
cent we believe viii be found TO be during ser3es
OF years, the maximum return which private in
Nestors can expect from We'll secured issues ar5
that, therefore, such approved issues NAV bs' r,I
chased 10 advantage at this time P'
Inc hrH' In Its bulletin, gives brief statement
regarding the properties whose securities tbev 60
Tor sale the list including Southern Pacific Ran
road Company Of California first consolidated NOR
gage stamped gold 5s Gulf and Ship Island Ran
road Company first mortgage refunding and tar
mlnal gold bs. St Louis, Iron Mountain and soutb-
ern halfway company unifying and refundine
Ii gold as santa Fe, Prescott and Pbca,t
RaliWay company first mortgage gold e Ca tSSnl&
racine railway Company 3I7 per cent n, SStSral
gola PONDS os Central Pacific Railway COro SAGE
3 pgI lent in9stfage gold bonds. and RufraIo any
hanna Iron Company bonds 4' ana Susque-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
DILLON MEETING ENJoINED.

Three hundred New-Rochelle Democrats who met
in Music Hall. in that city. to hold primary to
elect delegates TO nominate candidates for Sheriff
Mayor and other offices, dispersed in anger on
Tuesday night when they were served with an In
junction which prevented them from proceeding
with the balloting. The injunction issued by
County Judge Platt. the application of John G.
Agar. Mr. Agar. who has lately become Interested
in party affairs in New-Rochelle. alleged that the
call for the primary was illegal because il had
been issued by Mayor Michael J. Dillon as chair
man of the city committee Mr.. Agar declares that
he is the chairman OF the Democratic City Com
and is the only person authorized to issue
a lawful call.
Indignation among the followers of ex-Mavor
Dillon The meeting was not held. Mr.. Dillon says
he will fight.
The wrangle between the two Democratic leaders
has split the party in two. and made II impossible
MANY saw FOR the Democrats to carry New
Rochelle this fall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02

soon start on an extended vacation. At the
same time, IT was the common belief that he
would remain president of the United States
Steel Corporation so long as he chose.
A personal friend of Mr. Schwab said yester-
day:
mr.. Schwab will not resign the presidency
Of the United States Steel Corporation, but will
continue in his position. Mr.. Corey will be an
assistant to Mr. Schwab, as he has been the last
fifteen years and will carry out Mr. Schwab s
policies in all important matters, relieving Mr..
Schwab of huge mass of detail which he could
not handle and at the same time retain his
health. Mr.. Schwab and Mr.. Corey are old
personal and business friends. Mr.. Schwab Sc
lected Mr.. Corey for this work, and the appoint
ment of Mr.. Corey was not a concession ."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
MASKED MEN BEAT HIM BADLY.
Assault Due, It is Said, to Mans Going Back
to Work in Strike

William Kennedy. thirty-two years Of age, OF
No 1879 West Twenty-fifth-st.. Bayonne was badly
beaten yesterday by two masked men 1t is sup
posed the beating because Kennedy went to
work when a strike in progress. Two months
ago Kennedy obtained work a bricklayer at the
Standard Oil yards at Constable Hook. Shortly
afterward the brickIayers were ordered out on
strike. Kennedy went out with the rest, but after
a couple of weeks he thought there hope Of
winning the strike. and as his family was on the
verge of starvation returned to work. It is said
he was warned that unless he again quit work he
would be punished.
Yesterday he was dragged into the woods close
by his home and there beaten with clubs
On information given by Kennedy the police
miller. thirtyone years OF age, of No; 80 Yves West
twentv-nine years of No. AZ East Twenty hfth-st
that city They are both members of the union
which is strike.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
A. l. KEAN WINS SUIT.

Orange. y J., July 1.-Justice VreeIand. OF East
Orange. this afternoon rendered his decision in
the case of the Society for the Prevention Of Cru
city Animals against Alexander L. Kean.
brother of United States Senator John Kean. the
allegation being that Mr.. Kean locked one OF his
horses at his place in West Livingston His coach
nan. George Thompson, was sued for the same
offence, and fined $50. Mr.. Kean's counsel.
Frank Z. Bradner while admitting that Mr.. Sean
had participated in the operation, raised the point
that only penalty could be recovered and that
his client, therefore, was not liable. The case
came up week to-day. and the justice
served decision the point.
The said that where two per
jointly concerned in doing act for
which penalty is imposed by statute. joint aC-
ton may be entertained against them, but only
PENALTY IS recoverable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
TALK OF coRETs SUCCESSOR.

Pfttsburg July 1.-The promotion of President
". E Corey of the Carnegie Steel Company TO
be acting president of the United States Steel Cor
poration, the subject of general comment in
iron and steel circles here to-day. There is consid-
cradle speculation to who will succeed Mt
Corey IN the Carnegie company If it is necessary
for him to retire from it.
Homer J. Lindsay, assistant to President Corey,
and H. P. Bope first vice-president Of the com
pany were considered by some having good
chances but A. C Dinkey, general superintendent
of the Homestead Steel Works. and A. R. Hunt;
general superintendent of the Duouesne Steel
Works have also been named in line for pro
motion. II a new president is elected he will be
chosen by the board of directors of the Carnegie
Steel Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
PRIVATE INJURED BY HAZING.
Member of Seventh Regiment Got Bad Cut
at State Camp

As result of hazing in the It'll Regiment camp
a PeekskIll Private c. p. Thomas was slightly
injured in the right hand on Thursday last He re-
ceived cut across the palm disa bling the trigger
finger The hazing occurred about II o'clock.
when a band OF hazers entered the tent which
Thomas occupied. in company with three others, of
whom sick
A number of stunts imposed the VIC
Tins, and taken good-naturedly until the sick
included in the festivities. Then the re-
sistance begun. in which Thomas received his
injury. As the wound made known
the hazers disappeared Thomas's injury has been
under treatment for a week. and may necessitate
his retirement from the regiment. account of
inability to hold gun. Colonel Daniel Appleton
declined discuss the incident. did other Off
of the regiment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
FOR N. Y. Y. C. ANNUAL CRUISE.

The Nev-York Yacht Club has issued the follow
ing directions for it's annual cruise, TO BE- held July
16 to "a:
SAILING DIRECTIONS FOR SQUADRON RUNS
Courses-when the commodore has ordered squadron
under way the COMMITTEES viii establish start and huish
indicated below. Marking Hshtship main
No. 1-GIeneoye. Long Island. to Morris Cove. Conn
mile north tTom aa1inicocS Point Buoy to marx ost
mile south from west or Outer Breakater Light leaving
No. 2-Morris Cove to NeVg-London- From boat dis
Buoy leaving coTThsd Point Iighiship and Bartsjt
No l sNsWRrondo to NexparS From boa. si
g9 ss f aneB9 o 10 B fs 5o14Ta a sa'Tst
Race Rock and Point Judith Whstlng Buoy port for
No. 4NevPort TO VINEYARD Haven. From Brsaton Re-
yard Sound Lshtshp port: Lucas shoa Middle rouut
No. S-vineyard Haven to Newport From a Boat sis
Chop Buoy lred No p TO Brenton Reef Lghtship. Isa
to port and Vineyard sound Lshtshp starooard
aa Whs and At a4 a. s2 H is 9s Win bots, ~ sa
red lights hung vertically. the club sg1s
az a6 ten d minute Ss intervals and IN os VIII .7 ines =
about Fvs se- Ian one minute; ring me oeu rapidly
sound three short whistle blasts
STARTING SIGNALS
Preparatory-Ciun win Be fired and 'BIue Peter,
lo TS4 4i aHa ri lss Ban Roi:rs b s
IF. Fy So minutes later viii ared and second -t
Five minutes later win be fred thtre red 5sr
Five minutes later. gun viii red and fourth red ban
holsted Tor start OF Classes n 3.
give minutes balls wi drop
Handicap ttr1eEaCh vii ha
uJes for crossing
NlNETY-FOOTERS
PreparatoryWth dropping OF balls Blua Peter r,-s
VIII be hoisted- '@' Ae'N. r
ball hosted 80 - --'7- a-'l .7-
pa, ss st ca5. T9ys-s minutes s later a ~
and balls will drop. - '--- - .''-
be given. - @Au-0NseU "'listiS o--S- Ni.
bo n9ezSoTs captains VIII be asked 70 decide az Wac
~-- - No-l---+lNsa ON
n1rIber line with private signal and r--
De regarded $40 - ~ ~ So o. ',.'-
; NICHOLAS KANE
NEWBURY D. IaAWTON- tT,ez,,., .t..-.
EDWARD II. WALES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
CONTROL OF ELLIS ISLAND CHANGES

Ellis Island yesterday passed TO the jurisdiction
of the Department Of Commerce and Labor
of which Secretary Cortelyou is the mead. There
was no ceremony. nor even formal announcement
to the employees.
Commissioner williams began the second fiscal
year of his administration yesterday. The number
of DECORATIONS for the year just closed was 6,7SS
as against 1854 in 1902
petition signed by eleven of the missionaries
representing their respective churches on Ellis ISL
and was sent to Commissioner Williams yesterday
asking that the landing of immigrants Sunday
be abolished. Mr.. Williams will forward it to
Washington. with such recommendations as he
thinks the situation warrants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
WHITAKER WRIGHT ILL.
Has attacks of Vertigo-Condition
Serious Confined to Bed.

Whitaker Wright. the London promoter is
seriously i'll in the Ludlow Street Jail and is
being attended by the prison physician, Dr.
Wilhelm Levin. of No. 40 East Seventh-st The
latter last evening declined to discuss Mr.
Wrights illness, further than saying that
Wright very sick man.
Mr. Wright is suffering from vertigo SAID
Warden Johnson. and has two or three attacks
daily. He is also suffering from a kidney com
plication, and is unable to leave his bed. de u.s.
in my opinion, a very sick man, and 1 fear II he
Is not released soon he will not remain long
s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
DECISION AS TO DoNoHuE WILL

Surrogate Church, in Brooklyn. has admitted to
probate the will and rejected the codcf of George
w Donohue, a Commissioner of Education under
Mayor Van Wyck. By the codicil the testator gave
all his residuary estate to his sster-in-aw Mrs
Marietta L. Donohue. and ignored his niece Mrs
David Stewart, the wife of Alderman David Stew
art, of the Seventh Ward of Brooklyn. to whom
by the will, he had left the residuary estate.
Mrs. Stewart contested the codcil on the ground
he signed It. Mr.. Donohue died in the Mansion
House in Brooklyn, in December, from cerebral
afflicted with locomOtor ataxia. The estate is
Mrs. Stewart - p ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
COREY AT STEEL OFFICE.
DIR. Schuab to 60 On Vacation
Likely to Remain President.

William F. Corey, who was elected on Tuesday
as assistant TO Charles NJ. Schwab TO perform
the active duties of president of the United
States Steel Corporation. occupied Mr. Schwab's
Office at No. Il Broadway yesterday. He spent
his first day in various conferences and commit
tee meetings. considering among other things
certain changes in the personnel of subsidiary
companies No announcement was made of the
result of the various gatherings.
The general impression yesterday confirmed
The Tribune's statement that Mr.. Schwab would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
PROGRESS ON IRISH LAND BILL

London. July THE discussion Of the Ir1sh
Land bill was continued in the House of Com
mons to-day and in the course of the session
twenty-one clauses were adopted without any
important amendment being made. The House
was discussing an amendment to Clause 43,
placing time limit for the landlords TO signify
their intention to sell their estates. and thereby
receive the advantage of an advance on the
purchase money, when progress was reported
and the adjournment took place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
INJUNCTION WAITING Fos DAVIS.

o.. ma July George Davis. now shortstop
- nc NeW-Hork National League baseball team
mas been enjoined from plavins \, Sblcsg, MN
60. iorN team An injunction was obtained
10y uIS ey sears Meagher & whitney. who i, IS
ar. S are representing Charles Comisksy ard
Team The question OF the legality - 900 ~
- lo-N notice on holiday. as would have 70
tear, - " ms case. inasmUch as the Nev-YCrk
INV scheduled to play here two games on
League ~ Ine lawyers OF tia American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
MORPHINE FOUND IN HIS wH1sKEY
Salesman for New-York Firm Dies in Macon
(Ga.) Hotel
Tax rELEGRAPH no THE TRIBuNE.l

Macon Ga July III. A Higgins. who for
number of years has travelled the South for the
American Wood and Machinery Company. No. 1886
Iiberty-st.. New-York, found dead in his bed
in the Brown House here to-day. He had been
drinking, and in bottle of whiskey found in his
room was discovered a sediment which has been
declared to be morphine. The coroner's jury gave
a verdict that Higgins reached his death from an
overdose of morphine, but said that there
evidence to establish suicidal intent.
Higginss firm informed. and a telegram has
been received here saying that his is coming
for the body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
sHAMRocks TAKE A DAY OFF

- up challenger. the Shamrock III. Vas s-il
AT Robins Dock in Erie Rssf, ,,ss.-s -
ueIsOins repairs to the mainsheet traveller which
oroAe IN tuesdays race. Captain wrtnss ssf4 tsrt
ne expected that the repairs would Be ,o-,o-.-s4
oy IIshG The Shamrock lay at Sandv Hook YES
eiuaY- she did not out sailing Sir Thomas
Upton was expected to return froD, -, ~
ooaIo 'he Erin last night and will take Tn, S17-s.
rocks out for a race on Sandy Hook I5rrrsh.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
START AT I.1O P VI

While none OF the races were sailed in heavy
wind. the Alert undoubtedly proved herself 70 7e
the best of the feet. and won out on merit com
bined with good handling In justice TO the Boo-a
and the Bagheera il is only fair 70 say that ne
crew of neither Of these boats sufficiently
acquainted with IL get the best results A
a result of the series the cup remains in the hands
OF its givers. the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club until
year when IL Is hoped that the entries viii BE-
larger than in the races Just sailed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
THREE THOUSAND MEN MADE IDLE
Amalgamated Shuts Down Smelter, Necessi-
tating Closing of Mines.

Butte Mont. July 1-Washoe Smelter at Ana
conda closed down to-day and thousand men
were thrown of work there. This reacted on
this place necessitating the closing down of such
of the Amalgamated mines here send their ore
TO Washoe. In all. two thousand men are thrown
out here
The shutdown is to enable the company TO con-
meet the Washoe with the monster fiue recently
constructed to carry the smoke away from the
Deer Lodge Valley. The mines and smelter will
start up again on September l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-07-02
RAILROAD CLUES, ELECTION.

Saratoga, N. Y. July 1.-The Society of Railroad
Clubs. composed Of the New-York, the New-Eng-
land, the Central. the Southern and Southwestern
the Western, the Pittsburg, the Iowa and the
Richmond clubs. has elected: Chairman, Joseph
w. Taylor, of Chicago; Vice-Chairman, J. D. Con-
way of Pittsburg and Secretary and Treasurer
Harry D. Vought of NeW-York