New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-08
PARKER WARNED OF PLOT
GETS WESTERN LETTER.
Judge Not Disturbed-Pasaes a
Quiet Dag.
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Esopus N Y, July THE calm at Rose
mount to-day was rudely interrupted by the ar
rival of a mysterious warning letter. conveying
TO Chief Judge Parker the information that a
serious plot against his life has been discov-
| cred. Chief Judge Parker received the letter
this morning. 1t bore the postmark of a West
ern city. The writer informed the Chief Judge
that information concerning the existence of
plot had been brought TO his attention by
friend whose name he did not disclose ne
explained that he hoped to get more information
the subject. The impression given was that
the mysterious friend Of Judge Parker's cor
respondent was in the confidence OF the plotters
and further disclosures are expected. The
writer warned Chief Judge Parker TO remain at
home, or, If he travelled, to take every possible
prccaution against accident actual bodily
INJURY The writing and language indicated
that the author was illiterate. Judge Parker
was not disposed to discuss the letter. and did
not seem seriously disturbed by its warning.
OF the less serious form Of communication.
the work of harmless cranks. Chief Judge Park
er has received small number. One OF his
most persistent correspondents is a Virgtnian
who signs himself "A Lunatic,'' and writes
postal cards. Judge Parker has already re-
ceived six Of these. They all carefully writ
ten. the upper side of the card being decorated
with true sem'-circle. adorned with the words
half bears terse and sarcastic comment some OF
it epgramattc and not unhavored with wit all
TO the discredit of the safe and sane theory,
with which the writer evidently has neither
sympathy nor patience. These outbursts have
keenly amused the judge. who is anxiously
awaiting the seventh card.
HAS EXPERIENCED MAN AT ST. LOUIS.
Chief Judge Parker's day was without note
worthy incident. He sat for portrait painter
who is at work picture. He took short
drive into the country and received frequent
bulletins from the St. Louis convention. These
bulletins recorded every stage Of the day and
indicated that the Judge had an experienced
representative the battle ground In the
afternoon the Judge sat on his piazza and chat
ted with the regiment OF newspaper men which
visited the farm. Nothing that he said how
ever had any bearing the political situation,
and the judge gave not the slightest evidence
OF any intention TO depart from his customary
silence.
In the mean time Esopus IS beginning to
show evidences of becoming a boom town. IL the
nomination comes 10 the owner OF Rosemount.s
The West Shore Railroad has nearly completed
new station. to replace the little hot box that
serves now. A hotel man visited the riverside
to-day and considered the possibilities OF
brand new summer hotel for next season. Every
one in Esopus is beginning 10 discuss the
probability OF a great extension of prosperity,
and land owners awaiting the decision OF
the convention with no little interest.
BELMONT RANGE" AND MOUNT DAVID"
Rural gossip has hit on one rather marked
bit OF huror regarding the pending nomination.
Back OF Esopus lies a range OF hills. in which
many years ago gold was discovered The work
ing did not pan out" and the mine was aban-
doned. Not long ago. when August Belmont's
relation 70 the Parker boon, was n topic of
interest even in remote Esopus, the suggestion
was made that this ancient gold Hill that was
once regarded as sure to make the fortune OF
all Esopus be called the Belmont Range" and
the bare peak bald and strewn with smooth
powders. be named Mount David in honor
Of the two giants OF the Parker boom. As local
pride is exceedingly keen. such a step may be
taken unoficially after the big torchlight cele-
bration on Saturday night
Despite the warning letter Chief Judge Parker
has as vet taken no steps 20 prevent intruders
Rosemount lies open 10 all the visitors. and the
owner welcomes the stranger on the piazza. The
hundred acres filed with trees and shruDberv
in many places would offer adequate hiding
places for intruders. but the chief Judge still
believes that he is safe from all forms Of in
trusion save that OF the photographer Judge
Parker sits in his library or in his cavorite chair
letins from St Louis discussing the situation
there without the slightest effort to conceal his
deep interest. There is still not he slightest
evidence Of anxiety mental strain visible on
his face
PARKER GOOD sTORY-TELLER
A capital story-teller Judge Parker entertains
his guests with failing supply OF anec-
dotes. He Is keenly interested IN all the Ulster
County gossip. and takes personal interest IN
the world OF local photographers and newspaper
men. His reputation for taciturnity that has
grown up with the rise of his natural fame is
hardly deserved. There are not a few who
firmly believe that once the restraint OF judicial
dignity is removed the chief judge will talk
freely and frankly. and his attitude toward the
visitors at Rosemount betokens this But for
the present he means TO keep silent, and those
who have been with him for the last few DAYS
believe he VIII carry out his intention
The other day a reporter. taking advantage OF
a lull in an Informal talk suddenly insnuated
leading question. For a second the Judge seemed
taken off his guard. and his lips moved as II he
were about TO answer. Then the trick dawued
him and he leaned back and laughed as
heartily the rest OF the party at the Joke bur
he did not answer the question. He laughngy
admits that friend and foe alike have EXHAUSTED
every known method OF attack and praise I'm an
effort TO drag forth the long expected decIara-
ton
Mr. and Mrs John D. Rockefeller If. arrived
the Eagle Hotel Tonight The runor GOT
abroad that Mr.. Rockefeller had come 10 see
Judge Parker. but there was nothing to tndi-
cate any such intention his part. and Judge
posterous. Mr.. Rockefeller declined to see call
ers, and IL is believed he is going into the Cate
kills by an early train.
ASSAULT AND ROB AGED COUPLE.