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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
BUILDING IRISH NAVY.
Story of DARK Secrets in Le1eas
Niron's IShipuardS.

The Irish navy IS a fact. for Lewis Nixon
has almost finished building II. say several dis
tinguished patriots with carefully cultivated
brogues. Mr.. Nixon doesn't say anything, but
smiles and allows any one who tries TO solve the
mystery Of the Elzabethport yards to have as
many guesses his imagination afford. Sir
Percy Sanderson the British Consul General, who
is supposed to have discovered The abys-nal plot.
knows nothing Of the Irish feet that is first to
blow Up the japanese navy ard then with the
help OF Russia similarly reduce the British one
According to the patriots story. certain mysteri
GUS hard faced men with huge square toed
boots issued one morning from Sir Percy's Office
They tiptoed across the city and into the
wilds OF New-Jersey. Mysteriouslv entering a
tran they donned streaming side whiskers and
pirat teal mustaches until they lore unnlis-
taxable resemblance to a real Jersey farmer.
Presently they came The road leading to the
old Ramsey Shpbuildng COMPANY. down which
they stealthily skulked on hands and knees There
Ter II he told in Whispers-they discovered evil
dence' that a hugo foiilla of torpedo boats was
being built. Through some source II has been
learned in Scotland Yard that between the Rus
sian government ard the Irish revolutionary
marty In America there is an agreement that these
fornedo boats aye 10 be Offered and manned hy
Since Mr. Nixon returned from Europe there
have been stories that he had big order from
The Russian government. After his return work
began 10 increase in the old Ramsey yards. and
strangers were not allowed Wlthln the gates: ana
as a result anywhere from ten 10 score Of tor
pedo boats are said TO % the ways. From that
20 selecting the destination and purpose of this
boats an easy step.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
MADOO TO CHIEF CROKER.
.Saus Latter Should Make Has
Com plants to Him.

Commissioner McAdoo seemed anything OuI
pleased yesterday when reference made to the
published statements of Fire Chief Croker. which
laid much blame on the police for their neglect
of duty in turning in fire alarms in the carry
morning hours The Commissioner said that If the
Chief OF the New-York Fire Department had any
complaints to make he could come direct to the
Commissioners Office and make them. Mr.. McAdoo
added that he would not consider complaints that
same second hand.
Mr.. Croker last night. when asked why he hau
not made a direct complaint to Commissioner
McAdoo an earlier date. replied that he would
not discuss the subject.
a committee OF three members of the Ladies
Municipal League of the Borough of The Bronx
called Police Commissioner McAdoo yesterday.
They complained Of number of idle Italians, re-
Gently discharged from the work the Jerome
Park Reservoir who had accosted unprotected
women in the upper part of the borough in in
sulting manner The women said and the Com
missioner agreed, that there were not enough po-
licemen in The Bronx at present. and he assured
them that he was doing everything possible to add
70 the force there.
Commissioner AIcAdoo announced that he had
made several transfers of detective sergeantS Three
of the six plainclotheS who under
Captain Aloncle at the Charlesst. station were
transferred to patrol duty in other precincts
Mr. McAdoo said that he had written letters 10
the heads of various express companies warning
them against the practice of some of their drivers
which he had himself witnessed, of furious and
reckless driving in Fifth-ave and other main thor
oughfares after o'clock in The afternoon, when
the mounted officers go Oft duty. He was going
10 try calling the attention of the employers of
such drivers to the situation before employing more
drastic measures. should they become necessary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
CAPTURE 81 IN 4 Raid.
Alleged Prizcfght Pounced On
Three Patrol Wagons Used.

Captain Shaw. OF the Madison-ave. station. with
thirty reserves. raided alleged prizehsht IN
stable in Monroe-st last night, and arrested the
principals. the seconds and eighty men from the
lower Sast side. All deny that any przehght
under way. They say that it was merely
friendly contest. The police however declare that
one Of the principals KID Gardiner. whose
right name IL said to be Joseph Carnicallo. and
that the other was also named kid All the
other prisoners gave assumed names
Tho Madison-st station was al once crowded with
district leaders and saoonkeepers to bail out the
prisoners.
Captain Shaw had on hand the patrol wagons
from the Oak and EldridGe SIS. stations. we'll
the one from his own precinct. After the first
round well under way, Detective Tucker broke
IN the door and covered with his revolver those
at the rear Of the room. At the same time Cap
tain Shaw, with his detectives broke in from tho
front The trucks in the stable furnished seats for
all the crowd
Gardiner charged with aiding and abettng
a prizehght and all the others with disorderly
covduct The other alleged fighter could not be
found In the confusion. The only spoils that the
ponce got were two sets of three ounce gloves.
Captain Shaw says that admission fee OF 80
cents charged, and that the alleged principals
fighting for the purse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
PENNARINI HERE FOR "PARsIFAL4 f."
Tenor Comes from stadt Theatre-Mr. Saw
ages Company All on This Side.

The arrival of Alois Pennarini Kaiser VIII
helm II yesterday completes the company en-
gagged by Henry W. Savage for his production OF
'Parsfar' in English. Mr.. Pennarini was de-
tanned at Hamburg by his engagement at the
Stadt Theatre. where he has been the principal
tenor for the last five years He was born in
Vienna in 1870. and is the Of a court official.
His repertoire includes all the Wagnerian roles.
we'll "Otello' Eeazar in La Juive.' Turiddu
in "CavaIeria Rusticana," Don Jose in Carmen.
the tile roles in Der Evangelinan,' and Mas
senets LIE Jongleur de Notre Dame Mr. zen
narini has also been heard in Berlin and Vienna,
and Maurice Grau and Heinrich Conred botn Of
fered him engagements at the Metropolitan Opera
House. II only by getting long leave OF
absence that the young tenor was able to accept
Mr.. Sav7ge's offer to appear in "ParsifaL'
L went 10 Bayreuth this summer and heard
Pa-sifar several times" he said yesterday. I
was present at the first performance this season
and heard the work under peculiar circumstances
All the seats had been sold when l arrived, but
had the good fortune TO meet SieEfried Wagner,
and l explained my predicament TO MIN. He kindly
placed a seat in his box at my disposal and
heard the work in company with Nine CoSima
Wagner and her daughter. Frau Thode."
When asked II Nine. Wagner knew that he had
been engaged by Mr.. Savage appear IN his pro-
duction OF 'Parsifal,' Mr.. PenUarni shook his
head and smiled discreetv.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
DECISION IN CATTLE INSURANCE CASE
Court Decides Holders Of Lapsed Polieis,
Need Not Pay to Bankrupt Concern

Judge Raymond. Of the First District Court a.
Newark. yesterday rendered decision Of fnrara..
to insurance companies and pOlicvhOlders ana a.
may establish a precedent for hundreds Of s1Iits
now pending in district courts in NeW-Jersev Tbs
suit was brought against livestock owners by Frsns
b Stockley. receiver for the Peoples Mutual Live
Stock Insurance Company Of Pennsylvania IA "a
cover on assessments The decision is that the "a
ceiver. who sued 10 recover dues which the Stsfai
Bortline Company Of Newark, owed % the inslr
ance company at the time il was declared insol-
vent was not entitled 70 award. Otto StsfoI
owner Of the company, had discontinued his paw
nlents some tire before the insolvency. and bv 50
doing had cancelled his policy.
The company was declared bankrupt on july u
1897, and the Court OF Common Pleas OF Dauphn
County, Penn. made order that all stOckholaers
and members holding insurance policies must pay
their assessments to that date The company had
many policies OUT in NeW-Je-sey-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
BAYoNNE COLLECTOR BEGINS srrr
Wants Written Statement Concerninr pro,.
erty Pledged to Defray SHORTAGE

Trenton. n J., Sept. 27.-cyrilIus I. Rob,,,o.
collector Of revenue for the City OF Bavonna 90
begun suit in the Court Of Chancerv 10 rso,,s~
Mayor Joseph Brady 20 give him in wrftinr- a.
dence of his trSteeshlp OF certain properly 1ir~a
ever 70 him by Robinson as indemnity for an a.
as collector.
The bill sets forth that Robinson has served sew
eral terms as collector, and that when eIs9fas =.
January, 1903, ne gave bond for $4,000 with ca- -
rett L. Post, George Carragan. Thomas F. Moo
William II. Waters and Alexander Pallas aS e.
curtties- On September Z. last. Robinson VAS tSfs
by Mayor Brady that he was short in his scro,Snts
and would have to make good his shortage
This Robinson agreed to do by turning over "a
trustee the equity in properties owned BY him ~
Rayonne and Bergen Point, and some shares IN the
Central Building and Loan Association. The frsTs-
fer to-the trustee. Joseph Brady. was made ana
Robinson now asks that the purpose OF the trrIs-
tees IN holding the property be given 70 him 4,
writing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
BLACK HAND SOCIETY.
Alarmed at the letter, which he considers a
direct threat. v-ilensky hurried To Police Head
HORSE AND MAN SAVED FROM SWAMP.
Animal Throws It's Groom in and Both Near
ly Sink from Sight.

Herman Crossmeyer a stableman OF No. 2os
Monroe-st.. Hoboken. and horse which he
cleaning. had narrow escapes from death yesterday
afternoon. CTossmeyer is employed by a grocer.
Hermann Hoppe. at No 200 Jackson-st.. Hoboken.
and had started to clean Hopes horse The stable
in which the horse is kept opens in the rear on a
quagmire and swamp
Crossmeyer had the horse at a rear door when
the animal started back Exerting all OF his
strength on the halter, Crossmeyer was unable 70
stop the horse, and. without warning, the animal
gave violent jerk OF its head which precipitated
me groom INTO the swamp. several feet from the
Stable door. The horse then jumped after, and
In few moments both had sunk almost out OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
COLLEGE BOYS ARRESTED
Said to Haze Taken Regents En-
aminati0nS for Others.

Two young men. student Of Columbia and
the other said 10 be registered at the College OF the
City Of New-Yo7k. were arrested yesterday charged
with taking regents examinations as proxies for
others They Isador Finkel. of No. o Irving
Place. and Louis II. Lobar. Of No. q Avenue c.
The complainant is Charles F. Wheelock. chief ex-
amner of the Examining Bureau of the State De-
partment of Education. The men were held for
trial in default Of $1,000 bail This is the first arrest
made for this offence in the State.
Benjamin SheE<a law clerk, of No. 2s0 Broadway
first detected the alleged operations Of Lobar, and
says he arranged with him to take examination
for him for slC0. Marked hills paid him by Sher
we're found on Lobar. Finkel. it was charged. was
about TO take the examination for Adolph ]. Adler.
He refused to tell Adler's address. He said he was
doing it simply for a friend Mr.. Wheelock said
Lobar had taken examination in the morning for
George ". Lyman Of No. $50 Jackson-ave.. Long
Island City
Mr. WheeIock said:
This business of young men taking examinations
for others has reached alarming proportions, and
has been giving Us little trouble. Especially the
there is a regular syndicate of bright young men
who will pass an examination for anything for
been trying hard TO break it up and have caught
them at it often, but have always heretofore Iet
them go This time intend to push 1.-THE case
as far as We cen. and make an example Of these
TWO alleged offenders
Speaking of the case. Deputy Assistant Dis
trict Attorney said:
Inc DiStT1cJ Attorney once mas beeu a. NoIh III
the for several months and we hope TO he
able to present clear case against the prisoners
month ago Sher came to us and stated that
while he had been taking examination few
days before. he had noticed a fellow who did not
seem be working honestly. He talked to the
fellow who told him that he was taking the ex-
animation for another and that he could make IL
easy for any one TO take the examination. He
then outlined the plan, by which he would take
the examination for any
We induced Sher to put advertisement in the
raper asking for tutor 10 coach for the Regents
examination. To this there were number of
swers. among them one from Lobar. with whom
Sher made the ARA ngement that Lobar 10 take
the preliminary examination for Doctor of Law
for him, for which he pay 800
After Lobar's arrest the latter implicated Finkle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
TO MANAGE 100000 HOSPITAL.
Ex-Chancellor Sims, of Syracuse University,
Going to Indianapolis for the Purpose.
- TELEqRAPH 40 THE Th1Rr,iE-l

tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TBIBUSEl
Syracuse, Sept 27.-Ex-Chancollor Z. N Sims Of
Syracuse University who has just retired from
the passionate OF the First Methodist Episcopal
Church here and from the ministry announced to-
night that he would go once 20 Indianapolis TO
have charge OF 100000 hospital now being erect
ed by the Methodists OF Indiana
The foundations OF several buildings have now
been laid. At the outset it is announced that be-
tween 100000 and $4,000 will be expended. 1t was
thought that DR.. Sims proposed to retire to his
farm in Indiana, and the announcement to the
contrary comes as a surprisa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
MAY HAVE A u. S. TELEPHONE LINE.

Washington Sept. 27.-At the Cabinet meeting to-
day Secretary Morton reported progress in his in
vestigation OF a proposed interdepartment tele-
phone service The inquiry has not yet reached a
point where decision can be made. Secretary
Morton was requested to report the subject some
weeks ago, when the public telephone service
charges were raised 10 what the departmnt chiefs
thought exorbitant figures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
0ze Nanan4hJ7ue
Store Closes at $50 P. NJ.
Store Closes at 5a5O 2. NJ.
Today We PreSenthe PremierProduCtiOnS
ofthe World Greatest Designers Of Dress
GOWnSp-Pdr Vienna

Every gown premier-a masterpiece This superb collection
composing artistic exhibition have presented contains
costume that is mediocre character composition
American dresmakers today only exceed by the best efforts
gown American designer could compose shall
not be brought from Paris by
tremendously proud the conspicuous
have been made by of the distinguished dsmake right here
New York notably those who cooperad with the Exhibition
of American Dress, which presented last Spring.
But there only Paris and the sceptre of its reign matters
of fashion is still borne by weak hand.
Our abroad after
year displays
notable European eyes this
witnessed fashion aembg that have made them
enthusiastic before
Probably greatest present during
the OF the Grand Px Vfy Paris turned all its sdor for
meeting building
Perhaps during the that Ncy has been
resort OF wealth and fashion, has such OF sup oW
Way back the OF the OF Rome
Nihy for the healing the Springs. Today
ceasng
sening the sup efforts week
later they the assemblage DeauvIe
Coming knowledge worked
with these OF fashion whose had been famous Ior years
whose arising was de-
manded that the made should be premier character In not
dress did we allow of economies OF construction because they were "
exhibition purposes. gown made finished manner
had Each TO
represent highest designer today YOU these
anaze them WILL perfectly each detail
worked notice the endless effort which have been aP
Piled in producing O the charming effects.
Today show that would place the most ghd
assembly Some simple and gsh designed for the debutane others
the gmfd elegance which bepeaks the OF high social POSITION
that sprung OF the frames OF famous
period they they uent
modernized o be perfect for present day
effects fabrics in aces. embroderngs and other trimmings
provide lovers OF fashion and art
This exhibition occupies special around the Balcony the Second
Floor well as throughout the Costume section.
display. also able invite our
Public model gowns selected personally BY
King. exhibition French Dressman
Salons. on the Fifth floor All are invited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
ANDRUs LIKELY TO SUCCEED OTIS.

Both the Congress ana Senate conventions for
Westchester County were called yesterday al a
meeting OF the county committee held In White
Plains. The conventions to be held next
Wednesday in White Plains. II was stated that
Congressman Norton P. Otis could not be a cand-
date again. owing 70 his continued illness The
committee adopted q resolution thanking him for
his services In behalf OF the party and expressing
tho hope that he would regain his health
The Congress nomination is almost certain to 90
70 Mayor Andrus OF Yonkers. a canvass showed
that he had Is out of the Is delegates The Senate
convention will be unanimous for the renomina-
ton OF Francis IL Carpenter. OF Mount Kiscos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
BIG MEETING OF UNION LEAGUE CLUB.
To Take Place October 1S-Secretary Taft
to Make an Address

The Union League Club is making extensive
preparat lions fou rally and meeting on
the night of October 13, in the interest Of
the Republican national ticket. The clubhouse
will be decorated for the occasion. and an effort
will he made TO have every member attend 1t
promises 10 he a rousing meeting. Cornelius y.
Bliss will preside 1t is expected. in fact almost
defnitely promised. that ex-Judge John F. Dill
Ion will make an address on Constitutional
clubs" William H Taft. Secretary Of War.
also ex-Lieutenant Governor Woodruff and Sen
ator Depew. viii be among the speakers. EN-
Governor Black will be present and speak II ne
can make arrangements 70 do So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
BANKERS DAUGHTER ELOPEs.
Married to Trapeze Performer-Romance
Began at Luna Park.
LBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1RuXr

Springfield. Ohio. Sept "a romance which had
its inception at Luna Park. Coney Island New
York. has eliminated in the marriage OF Hugh
Senron and Miss Minnie Robinson The bride
groom. formerly ball player. is now an expert
trapeze performer He was with the New-York
circus at Luna Park last season The bride "a
the daughter of a New-York banker The father
OBJECTED 10 the marriage so strenuously that an
elopenent was decided The couple came 10
Ohio but could not be married unless the bride
groom perjured himself Kentucky offered the on
portunity desired. and they were married in New
port. They passed through here on their way Ia
Columbus, where they viii spend the honeymoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
DRIVES OUT ROBBERS OF INDIANS.
Catholic Priest Act u Mother Catherine,
Formerly Miss katherine Drexel.
Int TELEGRAPH 70 rue TR1BUNE. ]

Winnebsgo Indian Agency. Neb.. Sept. 27.-Father
Schel Catholic priest representing Mother Cath
crime. formerly Miss katherine Drexel. of Phila-
delphia. the daughter Of J. p. Morsans old bank
ing partner has just succeeded I'm having $4,000
in usurious notes given BY WinnebaSo Indians to
INSCRIPTIONS traders the reservation declared
void. Thirty Of the grafteTs'' have been ordered
10 leave the reservation forever
Through Untring work for the last year, Father
Schell has broken up gang which has pillaged
the Winaebsgos Of &5hC01 annually for twenty
years. Mother Catherine has signi6ed her inteu-
ton 81 spending 100000 in erecting Indian schools
on this reservation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
HAS CAPITAL OF $15,oOo,ooO.
Sierra Madre Land Company, of Stamford,
Conn. Applies for Incorporation Papers.

Hartford. Conn. Sept 1.-THE Sierra Madre
Land Company. OF Stamford. with a capital OF 3d.
0nOln applied for Incorporation papers al the Of
fee of the Secretary Of State to-day, fee Of
$3.50 being paid. This IS the largest corporation
formed IN this State under the general law. other
companies Of very large capitalization having hees
formed under special acts Of the legislature
The company is empowered 10 buy and sell tim
Der lands, deal in lumber. make paper, own and
operate railroads and do a general business in
merchandise. The corporators are Clarence c
Chase. Norton Chase. John r. Martin and Egherr
j. Gates. all of Stamford.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
BLACK HAND" DEMAND FOR $4,000.
Letter to Jew Comes from BrOoklyn-He
Will Hire Detective.

Passaic. sept p (speeiaD--A letter signed by the
Black Hand Society demanding 5000 was re-
ceived This morning by Benjamin Wilensky. one
of the firm of Hebrew coal dealers in this city
wilensky is said to be worth $500 The letter
bore the postuark of the Flatbush branch post
office, Brooklyn. IL SAID:
BENJAMIN Wilensky-
Sir: we have decided that you shall be the next
victim and demand that you lay 5000 in basket
and place it at the Robertsford Bridge, the
Robertsford side Of the river near the waters
edge. on Monday night. October g. at 10 O'Clock.
Put the same there and walk away
We will be there to receive il. .
Do as you are told. Keep the secret to yourself;
for If you don't you know what the penalty will
be, for have never vet failed TO land our victim
We will watch you you go to your icehOuses
every morning.
BLACK HAND SOCIETY
Alarmed at the letter, which he considers
direct threat. V'iensky hurried 10 Police Head
quarters. hut Chief Hendry told him that, while
he would give all the protection possible in this
fore out Of his jurisdiction.
AS long as the police are unable 40 help me. I
shall hire detective go to the place nsrnc@t IN
the letter said Wiiensky this afternoon. Il VIII
provide the detective with any amount Of nouey
that he wants. providing the member Of the Black
Hand Society who comes after my coin Is capt
ured'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
T. A. HAvEMEYER's GRANDSON HURT.
May Be Confined Weeks-Frightened Horse
Fell on Hin
IRr rELEoEArH no TINE rRIRrNr.I

Nocristown. y. J., Sept. 2i--Jack Mayer. seven
teen years old. grandson Of the late Theodore y
Havereyer. was badly hurt by being thrown from
a horse on South-st. this afternoon. His horse be
came frightened at d hand and reared up. Young
Mayer was thrown the horse falling him IN
getting up the horse trod young Mayer, and he
injured 50 badly that he could not rise
lie carried his homo. Or. George Stuart
Willis was called and found that the boy had sus-
tanned a fracture az the foot and many c0ntusioUs
He will BE- confined his bod for a few weeks but
unless complications develop Fi condition viii
be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
DR.. C. C. LoRIMER's WILL FILED.

The will of the Rev DR.. George {. Iorimer pas
tor OF the Madison Avenue Baptist Church. who
died at Bains. France. September g.
was filed for probate yesterday IT is in his own
handwriting. After making provision fo< the pay
Hlent Of his debts, he says: My mortal remains
are 20 be disposed Of IN any way agreeable to nv
heirs. either by cremation burial and at az
slight expense consistent with decency The
estate. including the contracts with publishers /
bequeath TO my beloved wife, Arabella c Lorimer
whom God long spare and abundantly bless," ATrs
Lorimer IS appointed sole executor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-28
MARKS TRIAL BEGINS.
Difficulty Experienced in Obtaining Full
Panel of Jurors.

NewLondon. Conn, Sept. 27.-The trial OF Ciershon
Marx, the aged Colchester farmer. charged with
the murder Of Payio Rodecld. a Polish farmland
March q, begun in the Superior Court to-
day. Some difficulty experienced in obtaining
a fun panel of jurors TO sit on the case Counsel
expect. however TO have one by tomorrow.