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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
THROUGH THE ADIR0NDACKS.
Delaware and Hudson Takes Trainload of
Guests on Three Day Tour.

J. w Burdick general passenger agent OF the
Delaware and Hudson Railroad. will take party
Of newspaper men and their wives on special trip
through the Adirondacks for the days Of July q 3
and
The party will leave Albany by special train this
morning and go north by means of both rail and
boat through the Lake Ge2Ige and Lake Champlain
regions to the Hotel Char5plain. At the hotel the
party will remain from tonight until Monday
morning when ii VIII board train for Lake Placid.
At Lake Placid Mr. Burdick will entertain his
guests with a steamboat trip on the lake and car
RAG, drives Luncheon will be served at the
Stevens House. and dinner at the Ruisseaumont
Hotel The party will leave Lake Placid at 1885
p m on Mcaday. arriving in Newly orl at II a m.
Tuesday.
Among Mr. BLrdck's guests are {. Z. Alderman.
MI and Mira. n. l.. Bridgman. Mr.. Burroughs. j. G.
CarpeE .er, Miss VI. Y. Carpenter Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick L. Collins, Mr.. and Mrs George B.
C-evelil,s j. A. Cruikshank, Mr. and Mrs. Louis
V De Veau Mr. and Mrs William Frederick Dix
Richard G. Ellsworth Miss Flora Field. Mr. Frazer.
Mr.. and Mra. Arthur Fuller. Mr.. and Mrs. w. c.
Gibson. A. \. Heard. A. c. Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs
Il. s Houston, Frank c. Hoyt. Miss Hoyt, Mr.
and Mrs w. =. Rowland, Mr. and Mrs. II. G.
Jacobs Mr.. and MIS- Felix Lamond Mr.. and Mrs
d. \. LOOMS, Nj. ana Mrs w. W. Mallory, Mr.
aud Mrs. Z. g. Marsh. MI and Mrs. Brocl9holst
Mathewson Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Mccormick Mr.
and Mrs John H. Morrison. 7: c. Muller, Mr. and
and Mrs Lincoln +. Palmer MIR and Mrs. r. E.
Phillps Mr. and Mrs. Edward Everett Pidgeon
Dir. aud AIRS II. "A; Porter, James Rodgers, C. O.
Shields. NJ. and Mrs +. +. Tnpson. Mr.. and
Mrs Arthur Turnure, Henry Varian. Mr. and Mrs
George J. Webster. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Leon
Wilson and Mr. and Mrs r. w. Wooley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
THOUGHT SLIDE 4 DREAM
Clerk, dslcep, Rolls from Roof and
Shoots Do1cn Gable.

Thomas Lundy. a clerk. OF No. 4i2 West Fifty
fourth-st went TO the roof of the five story tene-
ment house there last night to get fresh air lie fell
asleep. The roof slants trife 70 the While
asleep he rolled down this incline and went the
corrice He awoks. he says. just afte- he began to
fall. He was only partly awak,, and thought at
first he was dreaming. lie struck cable that sup
ports chimney adjoining tenement house
and fel. himself sliding. lie thought he still
dreaming. He says he cannot tell how he kept his
balance the cable
Il didn't try at ALL" he said. II simply let my
self go I couldn't help it. I was hardly able to
realize where was, and I didn't know I had struck
the cable. 1t In q few seconds. Toward
the end felt myself slipping. and then 7 sud
denly brought up hard on the roof was stunned
but l heard a woman scream and looked around
me- Then two men came and carried mo into the
house"
The cable grounded on an extension of the adj
joining building.
Lurdy was taken TO Roosevelt Hospital, suffer
ing from abraisons of the body and head.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
STARTED THEM 8 Days.
Father Stayed in Front of His
House zgitb Shotgun.

Hampstead Long Island, July l (SpeciaD.-Re-
gardess of the efforts Of four deputy sheriffs-
George S Smith, William II. Cooper. William
Gardener and William Kelly-a farmer Edward
Denton, with n double barrelled shotgun, loaded
with buckshot. kept them from gaining entrance to
his house for nearly two days. 1t only by a
trick to-day that the deputy sheriTs succeeded in
capturing him. He had been practically without
food for nearly four days. He had kept his wife
and six children without subsistence for nearly
long. and his twin girls half starved when
their father was placed In irons and taken TO the
jail. This afterron the father examined and
pronounced insane. H. viii he sent to Kings Park
Long Island. His mother and his uncle, William
II. Denton. made the complaint against him.
Denton Monday statiored himself outside the
kitchen door and forbade his vile family to
leave the premises. When they insisted on going
out for food Denton entered the house and locked
ali the doors. He then loaded his sun with buck
shot and for two DAYS stationed himself outside
the door. threatening to shoot the first member of
the family who left the house. Occasionally he
would enter the dinere-.: rooms and awaken the
sleeping childUer and his wife ana compel them to
keep moving atout the house and also to keep
awake
Mrs. Fred Kosei lives near the Denton house, and
as she was driving by she heard calls for help She
drove into the yard. Mrs. Denton informed
her OF her plight. \ hasty message was sent TO
Keeper Daniel Wilmarth. of the Hampstead aims
house, who in turn sent to Hampstead yesterday
afternoon for the deputy sheriffs. They were on
the scene in hair an hour.
When they entered the yard Denton ran from
the house and, ,aking careful aim. about
fire. when his wfe's cries attracted him for
moment. Both officers Immediately reiterated. All
yesterday the -four surrounded the house i'll
vain. This afternoon the officers were reinforced,
and while Kelly and Cooper went 10 the front os
the house lust out OF gunshot range, Sheriff Gar
dInef managed TO crawl into the back Of the house.
Re went through the hallway to the front of the
house. and through the partly opened front door
Quickly jumping to his feet he grabbed the gun OF
Denton and the crazy aud officer went rolling
over on the ground The others Immediately
up but it required the united Efforts o. al four
place the irons Denton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
THEY INSIST ON REINsPECTION.
Churches and Clubs Postpone Excursions Till
Boats Are Made Safe.

Fearing to take any chances on the condition OF
excursion boats until they have been reinspected
thoroughly. several organizations have cancelled
arrangements for excursions St Johns Episcopal
Church, in Brooklyn. began protest against eX-
cursons until the Of the vessels could show
that their craft safe. The Grace Church
Mems Social Club has cancelled its plans for the
annual July outing. On Thursday night IL passed
resolutions that outing be held this year, and
that all excursions be postponed until the corpora
tons should insure the safety OF the lives intrusted
TO their care"
Last night Captain r. Norton Goddard's Civic
Club. at its regular meeting at the clubhouse. No
24S East Thirty-tourth-st-. passed resolutions 10
abandon its regular ANNUAL excursion, for Au-
gust s. Sympathy for tile victims of the disaster
was expressed. and II was resolved that all
dents Of the TWenty-frst Ward who had suffered
from the SlocUm disaster and needed assistance
should be helued il every way one member of a
committee will be at the clubhouse every evening
until ID O'Clock 10 receive applications for relief
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
STEAMERS MUST BE BETTER EQUIPPED
Otherwise Brooklyn Church Vestry viii Not
Let Children Go on Excursion.

The vestry Of st. Johns Protestant Episcopal
Church St. Johns Place, near Seventh-ave..
Brooklyn. last week passed resolutions saying that
they would not have the children of their Sunday
school go a water excursion another year IN
less some change was made in the equipment Of
the steamers that would assure greater measure
Of safety. They also urged churches of every de
nomination 10 do what they could toward bringing
pressure bear the steamboat companies to
improve the character Of their vessels and crews.
Wa didn't to try and COerCe any other
Sunday schools into giving UP their excursions.
said Or; Page. the rector, to Tribune reporter
last night 1t wasn't our idea to lead anv con-
certed movement. but merely 10 suggest We had
our excursion ten days before tho SOCUm disaster,
and / have since thought what a horrible thing it
would have been had anything happened 10 our
boat.
We do not intend TO go another year unless con-
ditions are changed. but. aside from the suggeS-
lions made TO other churches In resolutions
do not contemplate any further action along
that line at present. We hope. however, that other
churches will take the question up As lang as
they continue hire unsafe boats it will he hard
to force tho companies TO make any improve
mtHtS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
FIVE TON WHEEL BREAKS.
One Nan Killed and .4nother In
jured IN NU Accident.

ofiliourn. y. J.. July 1-One man killed. an
other. severely injured aud heavy damage caused
at the plant Of the Fandago Mill Company. in Mill
burn. last night. when hywheel weighing five
tons broke into fragments while running at high
speed. The killed Henry c. Wright. the
engineer OF the plant George Berster, or Mil
burn superintendent Of the mill. is suffering from
cuts and bruises. II addition. he was terribly
sca!ded by escaping steam The injuries Wright
received consisted Of fracture CT the skull.
fracture OF the right wrist and compound tract
OF the right elbow.
The mill was in operation last night. and the
engine running usual. when suddenly the
Dig belt which transmits all the power To the var1-
pieces OF machinery in the building broke and
the engine away. or FACED engineers say
The fywheeI revoked at extremely high speed and
Wright at that tine engine would rack
itself TO pieces if sorsthing not done 10 stop
It. He and Berstler darted for the steam valves
Wright reached thef governor and shutting
down the engine, when the wheel suddenly broke
Eie-Stler was standing at the opposite end OF the
room
TIE accident n2dlI Wrec<od the ouldlng pieces
of the wheel flying through the brick walls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
Gas CONTRACT.
LjttIcto'o Only in Board Of Estimate
Votes No.

The Board Of Estimate decided yesterday that
the contract with the Consolidated Gas Company
10 furnish 225O0 Welsbach lamps. at s24 rs a lamp
was for the best interests OF the city. President
Littleton. of Brooklyn. voted no. In ouinion on
the subject Corporation Counsel Delany wrote
that an agreement had been reached between the
WeIsbach Street Lighting Company. which bid
S29 70 a lamp for The Bronx; the Consolidated COM
panv and the Commissioner OF Water Supply, Gas
and Electricity, that IN the contract was
awarded to the Welshach company it should be
t11rrcd ove- to the Consolidated company. con-
dition that the Consolidated company furnish the
lamps and lights The Bronx at the price fixed
Mr. Deiany held that thu Commissioner was
within his rights in making the contract, but
suggested that the Board OF Estimate adopt the
resolution passed Mr.. Litteton argued that the
board had neither neral nor legal right approve
such contract. Mr.. Grout agreed with Mr.. De-
lam
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
FIRE goo SHOTS.
Razcson Twins and Others Fight a
Dozen Desperate Tramps.
rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrsUSs.I

Hackensack n. J.. July IA gang Of about
dozen desperate tramps. well armed. and a posse
of eight HilIsdale men, headed by the Rawson
twins fought 4 battle in the woods east OF HIS
dale Manor last evening, in which fully two hun
dred shots were exchanged The tramps retreated
to & camp in the brush, and no arrests were made
Several burgIaTies have been committed recently
in the section but tho residents we're not reused
20 action till the men began TO assail girls and
women at lonely spots the road. Miss Telka
Sacie stopped by two of the men, one appar-
emily a negro. She tore away from them. and her
screams caused her assailants 10 retreat The
;ramps next attempted TO attack Miss Li0bis
Lewis who IN q buggy. but she whipped UP
her horse. and the sudden lurch saved her from
them.
Bert Rawson and his brother. Ned Rawson. dis
covered the camp in The woods last night. and an
hour later the posse was formed The tranps
opened fire. but after wasting several rounds they
hurried back the depths OF the woods and u,ade
their escape. The citizens declare they viii con
Unue pursuing the traTnpS Till they are either
driven away or captured. Justice Taylor was one
Of the posse He was armed with revolver and
nlitTnentS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
THE BURGLARS A BLACK CAT.
Janitor's Vivid Imagination Responsible for
Pohcemen's Futile Run.

An aged co!ored painting to the sta
tiou in West One-hundredth-st. about 1890 o'clock
last night and shouted: Come Quicki Burglars!
The ole mans got EN- all penned up"
''Whcrc?' asked Sergeant McGlOn.
Three thirteen West Observation-Disclosures. Get
all the cops you got. cap. and hurry w fore
they get away"
McGlctn called out half dozen men. and they
started for the house in West One hun
Observation-Disclosures They found a crowd about an
APARTMENT house. On the stoop was excited
negro. Jasper Simmons
Where are the burglars?' asked one of the po-
licemen.
Tie negro placed his index finger across his lips
and beckoned to the policemen to follow him. on
the way up to the third story he explained that
4e had heard strange noises in the apartments of
William !. Wiley The family away. Jasper said
he distinctly heard the 'rattlin' o. silver"
duplicate key obtained, and one OF the
sound. and big black cat dashed down the stairs.
some silver knives were the table.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
OPINIONS ON CLOSED SHOP DECISION
Ruling of Judge Adams, of Illinois, Against
It Discussed.

THE National Civic Federation" for July pub
fishes a symposium Of expert opinions on the re-
cent decision of Judge Francis Adams of Illinois.
declaring the closed shop Illegal The judge de
clared that the contract employ only union men
made under duross and hence was in itself
Illegal
Among those passing comment is John f Par
Of this city. He says in part:
islaiOn 10 the contrary il is the right OF employers
employ not employ whom they choose and 10
make with their WOrkmcu agreements which
for mutual interest. always provided that %
accomplishment of their end. The converse is
equally true. Strikes which involve intimidation
between employers and employed the purpose OF
which is 10 prevent other workmeu from obtain
iag employment violate the law.
Frederick II. Cooke. author Of THE Law Of
Trade and Labor Combinations OF this city.
takes adverse view. lie says:
I suppose that no one in his senses has ever
questioned the legal right Of a housewife To
ploy in her kitchen Irish In preference 10 German
servants vice suppose that IL has
constitutes illegal determination IN favor OF
class For the sake OF the argument am
willing 10 admit that the movement on behalf OF
the closed shop is uHwise one: that it Is unwise
o attempt to procure the making and enforcement
of an agreement such as the one now under con
sderation But surely no one needs to be reminded
necessarily, 10 compel men to refrain from merely
foolish action.
Other lawyers who Inclined to criticise the
ruling of Judge Adams. while not necessarily ia
voring the closed shop, Levy Mayer. Of Chi
cago; Louis D. Branders, Of Boston Jackson II.
Ralston, of Washington; William Nelpean Rocker.
Of indianapolis. and John Frankenheimer of this
cts-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
FREE INDOOR BATHS OPENED.

their kind in this city were dedicated last night.
Borough President Ahearn. Park Commissioner
Paas and his private secretary. J. J. Murcney,
made addresses. Borough President Ahearn ex-
planned the uses to which the baths to be
put and spoke OF further efforts be made hy the
city to aid the East Side dwellers. In addition TO
the baths opened last night in Seward Park, SINH
lar ones in Thomas Jefferson. De Witt Clinton St
GabriePs and Hamilton Fish Parks To be
opened within year.
In the Seward Park baths there are thirty show
for men and JWenty-one Tor women. The bat his
will be open sixteen hours each day. The hath
rooms divided by low marble partitions on
one side are a small seat, on which the bi.ther
may sit while oisrobing and dressing. and hooks
on which clothes may be nung. ON the other side
is big bath tub The Uoper noo- of the building
VIII be playroom. The total COST cf The build
ing dedicated last night SIS 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
AN OLD SCORE SETTLED.
Considerable Philadelphia Blue Blood Spilled
in the Doing of 1t.
[BF TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. J

Philadelphia July 1.-Two young men, both well
known socially, had a twenty-round "go" last
might to settle old score, and. when It was
over, it is safe to say that the was settled
Those who the contest say that nothing like
it has ever been seen in this city. Blood nowed
freely, and the men fought like two bruisers
Toward the end OF the twentieth round one was
the recipient of right swing which landed him
:n dreamland. When he awoke from his trance,
he declared the old score settled.
The men fought because they had tiff on the
streets several weeks ago. After exchange OF
letters OF an unpleasant tone, they in the
public highway. What they said to each other
Is not known. but slapped the other In the
face and the light was soon afterward arranged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
mEssRs. FOWLER AND PRICE RETURN.

Among the passengers who arrived from England
Thursday on the White Star liner Teutonic were
Carl II. Fowler. vcepresideut and general man
ager of the Oppenheimer Institute. Of New-York,
and DR.. ]. NJ. Price. formerly pastor Of the First
Methodist Episcopal Church of Youkers. Both. at
the urgent solicitation of Lady Henry Somerset
went 10 London some time ago to establish u clinic
of the Oppenhemer Institute for the treatment of
alcoholism among the nebriates OF the poor of the
East End.
many men and women taking the treatment
with gratifying results, II IS said The treatment
has been Endorsed bv the Lord Bishop of London
and also by the London County Council. who are
administering IT at Favmfeld, q suburban sana-
forum where alcoholic cases are sent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
PETERSON THREATENED.
Better Protection from Fire De
manded by Insurance Hen.

Paterson. y. J., July AT meeting OF the
Board of Aldermen in this city tonight L. c. Girls
void. chairman OF the Insurance Underwriters.
demanded that better facilities be Afforded by the
city authorities TO fight fires If such steps were
not taken. he said, the Insurance companies would
wipe Paterson OF the insurance map
Mr.. Griswold said that the Fire Department
must have TWO more engines and each company
must have from five TO ten men. In addition. a
better water supply must be furnished Superin-
tenGent CuddebaCk of the PaSSaic Water Com
pany, which supplies Paterson with water. said
that his company had planned a better supply
which would be available Immediately. The Alder
men before adjournment decided TO purchase the
necessary engines Of the latest type. 5000 feet
of hose and a new truck II Is thought ina
this action will prevent the insurance companies
from increasing the rates 10 prohtbttive dgure-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
MURDER CHARGE FOR 30.
Result Of Coroner's Jury Finding
at Cripple Greek.

Cripple Greek. Gel. July As the result Of
the finding Of the coroIer's jury which lnvesti-
gated the Geath OF Roscoe MCGEE and John
Davis, who came TO their deaths In the riots IA
Victor on the afternoon OF June G. President
Charles H. Meyer and w D. Haywood, secre-
taTy-treasTrer OF the Western Federation o:
Miners, together with about thirty men. are
charged with murder and melting riot.
Judge Lewis Cunningham, sitting in the dis
trict court. this afternoon fixed the bonds Of
Moyer and Haywood at $1,000 each The
bonds of the others VIII re fixed at 4 special
sessio-- OF the court later.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
AN ACTIVE DEMAND FOR HARDWARE.

Because Of active demand for certain lines 90
hardware. the manufacturers are making consid-
cradle advances in prices Agricultural wrencheS
per cent higher; hatchets, per cent higher
double pointed tacks. 10 to 10 per cent higher.
small hammers and hatChetS, per cent higher
There has also been especially heavy demand
for summer lines. including wire screens. screen
doors. lawn mowers, rakeS and garden hose and
prices on all these articles are hrn- The sales
made by the Western houses are reported 20 be
somewhat in excess Of those Tor the same period
last year
Interesting tale by Captain Bates entitled Fourth
of July Revival" In The Sunday Tribune tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
HORSE THIEVES IN THE BRONX NOW

The horse theving epidemic has broken out in
West Chester, in The Bronx. Several valuable
horses have been stolen recently. among them
animal valued at 500 belonging TO John +. Gee,
builder and contractor. and polo pony belonging
to John Tierny. The pony was found some time
afterward in the grounds OF the Convent Of the
Sacred Heart About the same time a valuable
carriage missed from the convent barn The
citizens OF West Chester considering The forna-
ION OF 4 vigilance committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
A. F. OF I. TO SUPPORT STRIKE.
An Assessment on 100000 Members May
Be Ordered.

The clothing workers are to receive the support
OF the American Federation of Labor In their strike
against the open shop, the open shop fight is
likely to involve many other unions affiliated with
a conference nthis city to-day with the national
ton President Gompers of the federation will have
a conference inths city to-day. with the national
executive committee of the United Garment Work.
ers. The federation has n membership of
100000 in good standing, according its last re
turns, and when II becomes necessary a per ca pta
assessment will be levied in aid of the strikers
All the other clothing unions in the federation will
cooperate with the clothing workers VII IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
LIS PENDENs AGAINST "sTAATs" SITE
City Files It-Property To Be Part of New
Bridge Terminal.

A lis pendeIs has beer filed in an action by the
city to acquire title to the land occupied by
the New Yorker Stats Zeitung" Mr.. Ridder
out of town last night and has not yet made public
his plans. II is understood that he has several
downtown sites in view. but that he has not yet
decided on definite course OF action in che
newspaper is forced from its present location.
The site occupied by the Stats ZeitunG
is to be a part of the Manhattan terminal OF
the Brooklyn Bridge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
INTEREST IN DEFAULT.
But Railway Company, 1t Is Said, Intends
to Pay 1t Within Six Months.

The Central Trust Company yesterday announced
thaz It has not received any funds for payment OF
July coupons the bonds Of the Great Northern
Railway Company OF Canada. This road the
main line between Rivicre -a-Pierre the Quebec
and Lake ST. John Railway. and IIawkesbury. on
the Canada-Atantic Railway. distance OF 16S
miles or $6CJOGO0 irs- mortgage per bonds
81 O0000 outstanding 1t is the interest this
latter amount which IS in default.
According a special dispatch from Boston to a
local news bureau. the railway company intends 20
pay the coupons its bonds within the six months
in which. under The mortgage. the default may be
made good.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
P. r. R. EMPLOYEES REAssURED.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuxE.I

Pittsburg. July 1.-The that thirty thou
sand employees Of the Pennsylvania Railroad sys-
TEN be laid off this for lack Of
work caused CONSERVATION among the working
peopie OF Pfttsburs to-day. and brought forth a
prompt dcn!ai from the Pennsylvania people here.
One OF the Pennsylvania officials said this evening
that the read had contemplated laying off few
men, bat only few. not more than usually are
laid of IN the summer, and that an effort would be
made TO give them employment in other depart
ments. The number laid of would hardly be
rot ced, he said.