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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
PENNSYLVANIA FLOODS.
Ice GOrges Block Rivers Which Threaten to
Destroy Factories and Homes.

Lancaster Penn. Feb 1.-THE condition Of the
Susquehanna River. from tho Dauphn County
lire to the Maryland border. Is most UenaciHg.
From McCaITs Ferry 20 Safe Harbor there are
from three TO Eve feet of water the tracks OF
the Columbia and Port Deposit Railway. and north
OF Safe Iiarhor TO- near CrcssweU the tracks are
Inundated at various places. The river was fifteen
feet above low water mark at Colombia to-day.
causing a number of Industrial plants so shut
down.
Wilkesbarrc. Penn. Ten. 1.-THE food is Ersiu-
aIlv rccediug here. owing to the continued cold
weather but the danger is set great. The lowIauds
are covered with ice and water. The dams at
HloomsburE. Towalda and NautiCoke are solid
and show no signs or breaking. The principal
aood Is now caused by the water backing up from
these dams The towns below tie dams APP
Yreheusive. II they break, great destruction will
follow.
The Pennsylvania Railroad has managed to run
trains through from SuUbury. The LsaCEawanua
Railroad IS making every effort Go open its Blooms
burg branch
York Penn. Feb 1.-THE back water from the
ice gorge near \eW-Ecllard has clused the Ereat-
est flood ever known AZ York Haven. The water
has extiugushed the llves in the York Maven paper
mills. and work has been suspended. The 3i-foot
race wall OF the York Haven power plant is en-
tlrclv under water to-day. which is falling slowly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
TRY TO BLOW UP BRIDGE
Bold Aftempt at 1nsoRia Probably
Due to Labor Troubles.

Ausonia Conn. Feb. 11-An attempt made
last night to blow up the railroad bridge building
Tor the Nevr-York Ncw-IIaycn and Hartford Rail-
road across the Naugatuck River here. Apparently
the object was 10 wreck one Of The abutmeHts and
also big travelling sane. which the contractors.
the BOSTON Bridge Company. have placed there for
handling Eirdcrs. Little damage was done
The bridge Watchmau was IN his shauty. when
he heard an explosion and looking out. saw four
men running away. Later seven sticks OF dynamite
were found about the structure No arrests nave
been made. but the police are working on the theory
that the attempt was COM eCted IN some way with
ened. following tho bridge compauys refusal 10
employ only union men on the bridge.
Recently Joseph clancy, a walking delegate Of
Bridgeport to look after union interests was
stabued by unknown assailaHts. He Is now IN the
A dozen guards were placed on the bridge to-
night with orders to shoot any sterlOus person
who approached
Sew-Hayen. Conn. Feb II lspeciaU.-EarIy IN
formation was received at the offices Of the New
Haven road o. the partial dyuamiting OF the new
bridge OF the Berkshire Division. at Ansouia, which
the company IS building. In view o. the recent
threats az damage to the property ~ ga" railroad
from the sruIer5 OF letters demanding tlackmaI
there was some anxiety expressed iu railroad
circles as 20 tho cause for the attempt a state
fnsut made bv the officers OF the road Co Tribune
correspondent 81 regard this follows:
part ~ tho structure of the bridge was
la1sta.I last uIEht hy dynamite i'm the hands u
unknown persons. The best Information received
hero ie that th- attempt was probably made by
dissatisfied iaup-c-s on the bridge Tho incident
.v.I i- tHa railroad. these have passed out o..
tr- minds ~ thr railroad officials entirely. As the
bridge is being nuilt by the Boston Bridge Com
Tauy. tre railroad hes uo connection With tho work
until De- ia completed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12

niater1allst. the man who 81, -
N,rT1o,eI, az arts IS an ideaiisrf east tvo
Is tovvard tendency o. modern .i II
~ " R aa Mr. Mcdowell deDIors- 4. -.
f-,t.-fI,-' stqdlSm OF edu~atio, should
imaEiTatfor s NJ. corresponding disciDli,o you'd
ms aim But do not thins 10y y mpathize wiz
aPpIeclated the importance ar Jas aoequa4ai~
- - 1su Ihe iact that inteIler.,,.i - alton
-, ana or necessity must be ~ "a ealcation
OUT colleges and universities 49, junction 1r
SCIENCE have their own place - no rship ana
g. nlJ ART. too. has a pIa,o -,,1 - their
70 speak he would say the -p.edener allowed
suouless. But OF this threefoId END - V9lect wss
EsaItyr Eooqness-tt Is truth OF whieb truth
wbfcb ~ 1~ivs-57. .-'s ~ Is truth tor the sy
Mr. MacpOwell assumes the u,oTc-,i IN 3 not "a
~ ul4lseIs psSel every school or aurfI trust.
scis~.. a. 70 tne mechanic arts 10 he neS Saee
sclrhce, or ~ NAV eNpatiate IA the t-sieet 81
pure science without regard 10 the r~-tfei ar %
cseuonS that render science avaiIsbis 49, appi-
t these dangers. the former is fatal me 49, %
Schools OF manual training and ba,.,,.-
10 P.tCe ~ the engineering depart mem ~ ave
verslS, SHOPS and laboratories are indes5 uti-
StFy, nor, however. for the cultfvafio,- ueces-
dexterity. but as abstracts and abrid0r,o. manual
lL9istrlsl NCfld IN which the geuer~,i--.ot mat
science nave tneir application. and also floi Us ot
list IS to be solved. 20 'le scisn-
Commander Robert r. Pearv smoke ~ a.. ..
Pole. and was enthusiastically received Twin
Professor ". F. Durand. acting dean % -,
College. announced that after long ana .--,
elaboration. the athletic council OF c., 'll
GectGe 70 select Glen ; Warner to coach C'o-,Sd
football team FOR 1904 Oo'neiIs
Other speakers were J. s. shearer Oh n 49,
Robert t. Morris. president OF the Cornsii c, "
acted as POSTMASTER. N4uo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
DEPARTMENT STORE HEADS DINE.
Entertained by Executive Officers of Siegel-
Cooper Company.

The executive officers OF the Siegel-Cooper Com
pany gave their annual dinner TO the heads OF the
various departments last evening in he ballroom
at Sherry's In addition 10 The heaGs OF the de-
partnents there were present number Of men OF
this city representing other lines OF industry and
che various professions The talle arranged
ir horseshoe shape and decorated with flowers
and colored lights. Benjamin CIreenhut acted as
t0astmaster and the principal speaker Of the even
ing was J. B. Grecnhut. his father. president o;
the Sieecl-COopcr Company. The general theme OF
the speeches was a review OF the growth OF the de-
partment store and OF the drygcods business IN
particular. Many congratulations we're offered to
the Siegel-CoOper Company Tor its rapid growth
M Gresnhut in his speech said that his COM
pany was tie pioneer in the East in the hcld Of
large endeayor and that number o. innovations
ID has introduced and the Improvements in the
field % modern merchandise it has devised have
been followed closely by similar concerns through
out the country.
The list Of guests Included Charles N Hogan.
william r Rose Frank H. Coope-. Henry S. Her
man. Jerome Siege. AdOlph Ochs. J. 3. GreenhuL
j. j. Greenbut- Leo schIesinge-, Gibson PutzeI
Don q. Seitz Edward SiegmaE. T Stsllknecht, "
ranenbaum, Herman Tidder, A J. Meister, VIII
lam II. Hcwels, William 9 Freeman, A Flegesl-
r. s Bel, " e d Martin. II Wolfson }. No
uard ". p. Msbee. r. &. Durand, ". d Albeit
j. ons Matthew Hansen. A ". CCrdes. Edward
T. II McInerney. Max Sommers. H. J., Taylor
" A McIauRhIn. 4. r. Buckley, II r. Hess
j. II. Ling. A =. E-ke. charles ,. Snyder. u Z.
Seymour, ". y. Harrington. y 15oldnnger. p g
Cadden. Joseph r. ProskayCr. r. ? &. Huntsnlan
!. " Cook. Charles Powell. g. B. Hunt {. !.
Graf. Charles J. Rosebault Nathan Cohen, n N.
Gillian, John c. Cook, Milton Wolf. A. p. FEEDER.
ST.. 7. Tuderndo-fer. j. G. Tanry, l. Z~illiug
George A. Logan, George s Beechwood and d. ?.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
MRS. RAY ACQUITTED.
Signs Of Collapse az She
Came 10 Court to Hear Verdict.

A verdict o. not guilty rendered last night
ir tie fury !u the % Mrs. Catherine Ray.
who has been on murder OF her three
vear-oId niece Marie q. Coming. before Chief
Justice Gumnsre IN Newark y. J. The jury re-
tired al 40 O'Clock and az O'Clock brought In the
verdict Her attorney asked that she be discharged
from custody and size left the court with Mr..
Cahfu and the home % her sister. Mr..
Edward Hannigan. IN MarEet-st- The accused
woman showed her first signs Of collapse when she
was led into the courtroom 20 hear the verdict
The testimony yesterday was FOR the defence. and
after the summing Up by counsel Justice Gum
mere charged the jury. lie said the court was
satisfied that the for the State had told
the truth.
IT, his summing up EIvsn W. Crane. counsel for
the defence. referring Joseph Ray. husband OF
the defendant said he did not think Il fair that
the Prosecutor should tell the jury that the de-
fence could have called Ray q witness IN view
% the fact that Ray was charged by the defence
with an attempt 20 bribe witnesses. Whether this
statement came from the court or the Prosecutor,
the lawyer thought j out OF order
Justice Gummere raped sharply with his gavel
and said: Ny Crane YOU have Ions been mem
Der OF this bar and know well the proprietes in
addressing jury"
Air. Crane made some disclaimer. and the Justice
said that the counsel had right render
opinion 10 the Jurors. should this occur again,
said the court I shall punish you severely"
MI Crane said ne disagreed with the court 20
the construction placed o hts remarks and then
resumed his summing Up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
MT. VERNON MAYORS COLD RIDE

In his hurry 20 get 10 a meeting % the Newv.-.
Harbor Line Board Mayor Edward r. Rr,,b =
Mount Vernon had cold ride TO Nar-v.
yesterday morning on the 'front.' end q 2 b,v.
car. with the mercury only a few degrees -
zero Mayor Brush started for the s.s2 go.
train on the New-YOrk New-Haven and Har.,.,
Railroad. As he neared the station he saw a -
about TO pull out for New-Tork He ran br..+s
lessly 20 the platform and jumped on the arst ca
just as the train was starting.
The train was FULLY under way when The N,r,-
realized that he had boarded the Adams Fv,-..-
train instead Of the regular accommodate, r.
was too late to get Off. as the train was r,,,.
fully twenty-five miles hour. 30 the ~
began kicking on the front door OF the bag~-.
car TIE men inside were busy with tr,,rEs -
boxes. and did not hear the Mayor until ~ 80 go
down beyond WOOdlawn end was benus,heJ .3,t
the cold When he finally attracted their afts,sj,
they unlocked the 'front.' door and let him IN
The first car OF the express train Is usaa -
the transportation OF money. and IL sfro,.i-
guarded by PinkertOn men. At FIRST the detecri,.ss
were rather suspicious about the Navor 49,
after he showed them his badge and lola 49,
how he got aboard they allowed him 20 ride ia H..
city Ee reached the meeting time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
Il" HAS NOT ACQUIRED EASEMENTS
Heavy Damages Awarded in Spite of Twenty
Years Adverse Possession.

Justice Bischon. in the Supreme Court Mauhat-
tan. yesterday AT the instance OF Cannon q Cannon.
signed n Judgment Of Importance TO property own
along the line Of the elevated railroads IN suit
brought by John Il. HiEdley against the Manhattan
Railway Company. The judgment awards TO the
plaintiff 81 3Ss 50 for damages the property No
sls Sixth-ave-. Manhattan caused by the operation
OF the elevated railroad.
Justice Bschor overrules the contention Of the
railroad company heretofore upheld by the courts
that as the railroad had been built and operated
more than twenty years ago any property owner
bringing suit at the presen: time. at any time
after the expiration OF twenty years. barred.
the company claiming the easements II light, air
and access In front OK the property by adverse pos
session ny reason Of such operation for twenty
years. II is held by the that the right or the
company To operate the road IS subordinate TO the
rights OF the property owners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
AN a" TO UNITE BRIDGES
MAYOR F4VORS THE PL1N.
II Would Be Only MaheShift TIL
Sub5cay Could BE Built.

Mayor Mcclellan will soon submit the Rapid
Transit Commission ard the Board OF Estimate and
Apportionnnent for their consideration and approval
tentative plans FOR putting trolley tracks on the
Williamsburg Bridge and FOR making an elevated
connection between the Brooklyn and Williamsburg
bridges through Elm and Delaney sts. The Mayor
Is fully cognizant Of objections 20 an elevated
connection between the bridges AID his proposition
viii. it is understood. make IL plain that the ele
waited connection should come down as soon as
William Barclay Parsonss sO-called comprehensive
subway connection plan FOR the bridges is built At
the time the Mayor viii take the ground that
something must be done and done at 10 make
the bridge useful He believes a modified
Martin plan for elevated connection allowing
Brooklyn Rapid Transit trains 10 be run on a sort
belt line system is the quickest solution Of the
yexing problem. and that VIII answer the purpose
until the Parsons underground plan is installed
several years from
The Mayor and Bridge Commissioner Best are
guarding their plans jealousy. and neither would
disclose them yesterday. Mayor Mcclellan at the
meeting OF the Rapid Transit Commission asked
Albert b. Boardman. counsel TO the commission. II
the commission under the Rapid Transit act had
authority TO initiate a plan for connection be
tween the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges by
building an elevated link through Elm and Delaney
SITS. That was the first intination that he had any
such scheme In mind. even temporary make
shift. When asked about mis- plans he said:
4 expect very soon to submit plan with reference
10 running trolleys across the Williamsburg Bridge
and connecting the Brooklyn and WILLIAMSBURG
bridges that they may be used by elevated trains
new bridge Is little better than an ornament as il
stands to-day. The Parsons plan Tor tunnel con-
nectlon VIII take years TO WoIA oul. W,
have to be done soon or the congestion problem
simply will overwhelm l think the trolleys VIII
necton FOR the elevated trains Is a more dlilclit
matter; I shall make certain suggestions. which |
hopes viii he Of practical use with reference
10 both the trOlleys and elevated trains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
DODGE REPORTED GONE.
Nan Flce TO McFiCO, District 1T
t0rRey Jerome Hears.

The District Attorneys Office is worried over the
reported sudden disappearance from Houston.
Texas, Of c. F. Dodge, who was arrested in that
cit, ON an indictment found by the grand jury
here. charging him with perjury in connection
with the proceedings brought 10 annul the mar
riage of Mrs. Dodge 10 Charles ". Morse,
banker The United States Circuit Court judge
at Houston held that Dodge could be extradited
to this city. and an appeal was taken by Abra-
ham II Kanenburgh. Of Howe * Hummel his
attorneys. TO the United States Circuit Court
OF Appeals. lie was released on $4,000 bail
pending the decision. a surety company going
on his bond.
Word was received yesterday from Detective
Sergeant HerIIhy. who is in Texas, that Dodge.
Mr.. Kaffenburgh and friend OF Dodges' named
Wilson had suddenly left Houston. He heard
that they had hired tug for $1,000 from a
man in Galveston 10 be taken up the Rio
Grande River to Brownsville by Friday night
This is opposite NIatamoras, in Mexico. If
Dodge reaches Mexico he cannot be extradited
10 this country oil a charge of perjury.
II was said at the District Attorneys Office
that detectives had been EMPLOYED TO keep
Dodge IN sight and that he would be rearrest-
ed IL found trying TO cross into Mexico.
1T seems a shame" said District Attorney
Jerome yesterday that rich man can escape
when a poor would have been back in
New-York by this time. I going to spend
every dollar I possibly can to bring this man
to Justice. We thought. and did the Gov
ernor Of Texas, that $1,000 would be a suf1-
clent amount TO hold him in
Mrs CleIueuCe .. Dodge yesterday began her
second suit for divorce I'm the supreme Court
against Mr.. Dodge. Van a. Bachelor, of At
IaHta, Ga, was appointed referee To take testt-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12

The state Board OF Taxation re0rsanized vssfs-.
day under the provisions OF Chapter Of the Is-,
OF 1894 Henry j. West OF Camden County VA,
reelected president OF the board and Thomas
Usher secretary. In addition TO the meetings 10
be held throughout the State during the next two
months for the purpose OF meeting the assessors
the board fixed the following dates FOR hearing
appeals Asbu-y Park. Monmouth County. AZ tho
Council Chamber. February l.. IrvingtoH. Essex
County at the Town Hail. February %. Bloomfield
Essex County at the Town Hal March 2. Phil
iipsburg Warren County. at the Town Hall March
and New ton. SUSSEX County. al the Courthouse
March Is. u and IS This meeting Is for the pur-
pose OF placing a valuation the mines 81 the
New-Jersev Zinc Company. The board viii aiso
hold its regular sessions the STATE House Trsu-
ton. on every Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
MAY SOON SETTLE MAVERICK ESTATE.
So Counsel for Woman Just Released and Her
Mother Is Reported as Saying.

Daniel s. Decker. a lawyer. reported yester-
day as saving that within tho next few days some
thing definite viii be done settle the estate Of
Mrs. Florence Naybrick, 5ust released from prison
IN England. Mr.. Decker Is counsel Tor Mrs May
brick and her mother. the Baroness Won Roques.
who demands accounting Of the estate
Charles Bradshaw submitted an afidAyit on
Wednesday TO Referee Judge. OF No. - Broadway.
that his father Hamilton B. Bradshaw, trustee
Of the estate q Darius Blake Iolhroolz. which
partly managed the property left 70 Mrs Naybrick.
died January =. ami that why the trustees
were unable to make the accounting demanded.
Mr.. Decker would not decide at once whether 10
apply f0r a successor 20 NJ. Bradshaw allow
the two remaining trustees settle up the ac-
counting. Referee Judge postponed the hearing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
ASKS POLICE POWER FOR FIFTY-FoUR.
Elevated Road Would Patrol Crowded Sta
tions-Result of Codrington Case.

A direct result u the recent accident the
Sixth-ave. elevated road In which Mrs. Codrington
killed was made known yesterday when Police
Commissioner McAdoo declared that officials of
the marlborough had asked him 20 give them police
power FOR nfty-four OF their employees, who will
continue the work OF the patroIncn assigned by the
Police Department 10 act as extra guards on the
most crowded Of the elevated stations.
The commissioner detailed men A number OF
stations where the most congestion is. ending the
trial last FRIDAY. Then letters began 10 pour IN
commanding the plan and asking for a continuance.
The commissioner said he Inclined 10 grant thu
IuterborouEhs request but would look into the
character OF the men before giving them police
power. The question OF uniforms and other mat
ferS would be discussed later. he asserted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
MAYOR SUSPICIOUS OF 1T.
SEEKS light on RIP r. r..
The Board Of Estimate Must Pass on
Westchester's Franchise.

IN. New York. Weetches-er and Boston RAN
vrnv Comuany's Franchise. which was 1arrined
tbrougb the Board % Aldermen on Tuesday
rraiust the protests OF the people OF The Bronx.
~ 10 80 20 The Board % Estimate and Appor-
rionment. The Bronx people have denounced
81 90 bitterly ar n yellow dog proposition That
.tayor hIcCIeiIan's suspicious are aroused Yes
-ferdav he announced that there would be a
bearing on the resolution Or the CITY Han on
wednesday ~ newt week a. 230 o'clock
Il received % letter from "a man iu The Bronx
to-day. who said thar about 10000 people would
l.e down here TO argue against the measure
ssid bavor Mcclellan yesterday. Il have asked
Co-po-s don Counsel Delany 80 look up The
frst,e ~ the Wastchester and Boston company
aud report before wednesday next Borough
President Ilttlelon. ~ Brooklyn who called on
me to-day salG that al permit or Franchise
..uatters carrying authority 20 occupy the city's
streets whether under or over grade. must
come before the Board % Estimate and Appor-
fionuent have heard suggestions Of the same
Kind from Others. Doubtless there VIII be new
Eight Oh the measure Pr the hearing called for
"Wednesday next"
The Mayor is likely 90 veto the resolution. Tor
the reason that t has uot been before the
Board ~ Estimate and AuU0rti0nment and con-
teius u0 provision Tor recorrpensing the city FOR
occupancy ~ about sixty street crossings. The
people of THE Bronx have insisted an along
that the company is ia the field merely 10 OBJ
sfruct the progress Of the New-York and Port
Chester Railway. which already covers part OF
the route asked for by Che Westchester and
Boston. 5ohn D. Mcdonald. the subway con
.. tractor stands READY 10 build four track road
through The Bronx 10 the Connecticut line as
soon as the aldermen grant the necessary per
init for the Port Chester company 10 cross
certain streets and avenues In The Bronx That
companys application has been before the al
deruea since last MAY. The Westchester and
boston application was fled about three weeks
ago and was damned through the board because
its hackers secured the good VIII OF Little
rim sullivan the proprietor % tie Board OK
Aldermen since the elect ion last fan Alr. Sulil-
!. 1van apparently controls the president OF the
n board. the Railroad Committee and che alder
III men, siug1y gnG collectively.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
EEW-oRLEANs CARNIVAL.
Knights of Menus Parade the Streets-Grest
Crowds to See the Pageant.

Nev-OTleaas, Feb. 1.-THE carnival opened to-
night with the parade OF the knights OF AIonnrIs
who represented visions OF the worlds vanity. II
was one OF the handsOnest displays witnessed
here. The city was brilliantly illuminated and
already contains OF the greatest crowds in it's
history.
The battlesh9 Texas IS in the r1vsr and viii
arrive here IN The morning. The Drexel yacht
Alceda has arrived. with stuyvesaut Fish and
party. The number OF notable visitors will be
large Brilliant tableaus and a ball at the French
Opera House followed the parade. The queen was
Miss Aolua trOVosty. daughter Of Justice Pro-
vOsty. OF the Supreme Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-12
PUSHED OFF BRIDGE PLATFORM
Old Man, Whose Ankle Was Broken, May
Be Crippled for Life.

George Chick. seventy-six years old. a carpenter.
Of Nc. ll49 Forty-second-st-. Brooklyn. was pushed
from the upper platform OF the Manhattan end OF
the Brooklyn Bridge last evening. and sustained a
fracture % the left ankle. He removed to Iiud-
son Street Hospital. and account Of his age the
doctor said he will Ice cripple Tor the rest OF his
life.
the railing around the upper stairway waiting for
his train There was such jam that the whole
platform covered from one end TO the other
and many who could not get up We're standing on
the stairway. He said that he had been pushed on
the platform by other passengers. but could not
Identify who they We're