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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
WANT SIXTH-4VE TUNNEL
Merchants Confident Mc4doo Prof.
ect Would Benefit Citu.

The project of the New-YOrk and Jersey Rail-
road Company to build a tunnel up Sixth-aye
from the terminal Morton-st Thirty fourth
heartily approved yesterday at a meeting
of the executive committee Of the New-YOrk Board
of Trade and Transportation adjourned because
there not quorum. All of those present
thought it would be benefit, only TO that por-
ton of Sixth-aVe. through which the tunnel would
pass but the city in general. The plan will be
brought before another meeting OF the executive
committee and will doubtless be recommended to
the entire board favorable action.
The Merchants Association, too, is in favor OF
the tunnel from Jersey City up Sixth-ave. At the
meeting of the executive committee of that organ
ization yesterday the tunnel project discussed
and will be presented the board of directors at
its meeting Thursday, for action by tho assO-
citation The benefit which the mercantile interests
OF the city would receive from direct communication
between the great suburban residence districts N
w-Jersey and the shopping centre here appeals
forciby 10 the Merchants Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
A CROSSING PROBLEM SOLVED.
Mr.. McAdoo Divides Madison Square Into
Sections by Ropes.

The problem of controlling traffic at Madison
Square. which has been troubling Police Commits
sioner McAdoo for some months was solved yes
terday by the of white rope and red posts,
which divided the plaza into sections
Captain Stephen OBrien. of the traffic squad as
sisted by SerGeants McCulagh and Bailey. was In
charge of the system. and their men soon managed
TO enlighten drivers to the purpose of the ropes
and posts. Hereafter each weekday. from $50
a m. TO $50 p. m, all traffic must keep to the
routes staked out. Vehicles bound uptown either
in F1fth-ave. or Broadway must to the right
curb of Broadway at Twenty-second-st and pro-
coed northerly across Twenty-third-st. and up
along the right curb of Twenty fth-st. where they
must turn west to Broadway Twenty hfth-st-.
pass southwark along the right hand curb of
Broadway through Twenty thlrd-st Traffic going
east west across Twenty-third-st must not cross
the plaza. In going east. IL must turn south in
Fifth-ave east in Twenty Second-St-. then north
in Broadway again, and on TO the east through
Twenty-third- st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
MRS. J. R. STANLEY IN PERIL.
Her Automobile Nearly Goes Down Twenty
Foot Plunge in Central Park.

Mrs ]. Roosevelt Stanley had a narrow escape
from serious injury last night when the automo-
bile in which she and woman friend were seated
plunged into the guard wall the bridge over the
bride path on the East Drive in Central Park
The machine stopped on the brink OF twenty
foot plunge
Mrs Stanley was On her downtown from
her home at No I07 Riverside Drive Inc chaui-
feur. Charles Saugler. said the machine skidded
in the when he got on the orlcSe ne was
moving at a moderate speed, The automobile
drove straight for The wall and struck II with fuiI
force Enough OF the wall TO let the machine
through was knocked down. but the machine
seemed 10 rebound, and Slaugler Immediately ap-
piled the brake. -
Both women were thrown forward ard were
slightly bruised. The machine not much
damaged The party returned home il II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
WILCOX AT WHITE HOUSE
Conference 1cith PreSident-PrOmlSes
Good Postal Service to Ne5C-Y Ork.
IFEom THE TRIBUNE BuREAU-I


Washington, Dec. civilian r. Wilcox VINO
is to be appointed postmaster at New-York to-
morrow. and is expected to take charge of the
office January l. had long talk with the
President this morning, and afterward held con-
ferenCes in turn with Postmaster General
Wynne and Senators Platt and Depew Just
before starting for NewYork the Con-
gressional Limited at p. m Mr. Wilcox said:
Until 1 am appointed it would be manifestly
lndlscreet to talk about what | am going 10 90
when L get the place. All that can consistent
~ say is that shall endeavor to give Newly ork
the best postal management that / can furnish
by the application of hard work and business
methods. like problems. and | think that am
going to like the work there if my appointment
is confirmed and l am installed in office. L Will
have no pledges fulfil or favors to return.
and the men that are appointed to positions
there will go in and stay in on their merits. 1t
is not my intention to rush in and make sweep
ing changes in the personnel of the office. IN
til l familiariZe myself with the conditions the
old forcs will. of course, he retained, and those
that are found competent to do the work Will
be allowed to continue in place. 1 expect to re-
turn to Washington for another talk with the
Postmaster General within week Per-
haps by that time | will have more definite plans
about the future of the big office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
TO REMEDY SPRINKLING.
Vest End Association to Draft Bill
Giving Woodbury. Charge.

At the meeting OF the West End Association.
held last night at the Hotel St. Andrew. John
Q. Coleman. chairman OF the committee on Iegis-
laton. laws and schools. told OF the agitation By
The Tribune for a municipal street sprinklins
system, in consequence of which the association
had taken up this question He. chairman %
his committee. had had several conferences with
Mr.. Galway. legal expert to the Department Of
Street Cleading he said and could report THAI IN
few days a bill would he prepared giving 20 the
Street Cleaning Department the power 20 take
charge Of sprinkling, flushing and sanding tho
streets This bill the association VIII present at
Albany. with the hearty cooperation OF the street
Cleaning Department
The subway sign question. which had been
brought up at the previous meeting. MIR. coleman
said was still under consideration
The subway station at Seventy-second-s cams
in for some severe criticism. In the debate which
preceded the adoption OF set of resolutions ceuSur
ing IT, the station declared To be eye
SORE "a menace to the safety Of anybody walking
along Seventy-second-st "a disgrace To the neigh
borhood." 1t looks more like a morsue than any
thing else declared member # the assoc.a-
ton
Warren c. Crane. chairman Of the special COM
mittee appointed al the last meeting consider
this subject offered q set of resolutions which we're
enthusiastically passed. They recited that. in ths
opinou of the association and most of the residents
of that vicinity. the conditions ar Broadway and
Seventy-seCond-st We're offensive and dangerous IN
life and limb. The ma nteuauce of station build
ing any part which is nearer to Ssvsuty-Second-
ST than a point fifteen feet soutberIy rom the
northernmost point of the present building IS IN
with public safety they Went on.
LAS the changes necessary TO be made this
account will involve the tdkns down If the pres
e1t building, il should be rebuilt in such a way "a
to harmonic with its surroundings and De arChi-
tecturaly credit instead Of an eyesore. 20 ths
city.
Copies OF these resolutions VIII be forwarded ID
the Mayor and other city officials. and % ter Nu-
niCPal Art Society,", which has 3.sC engaged IN tina
fight against the Seventy secuud-St- station
cyrus Clark. the president % the West &nd As
ISOLATION. told TIE nominating committee Jhtt -
would not be able % again. but The coma
mittee would take a refusal. Wi-h many words
of praise for himself and the service he had rer-
dered to the association he elected last night
10 serve for tho ensuing year with much leuvs
Of absence : he desires
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06

Tao for Commission, Three for
Dra7CbackS.

Washington. Dec. 5--Several bills relating to ne
tariff introduced in the House of Representa-
tives to-day The bill of Representative Spalding
Of North Dakota, provided for tariff commission.
The preamble recites that ordinary session OF
Congress can fully investigate the subject and de-
termne what changes will best promote the general
welfare. Nine commissioners are to investigate and
report to Congress recommendation as to neces-
sary changes in the tariff.
Representative Fordney Of Michigan, also offered
a tariff commission bill.
Representative Lowering of Massachusetts, intro
duced three bills The first provides for the allow
ance OF drawback and the remission of internal
clearing FOX foreign countries from United States
ports The second provides for a drawback on i'm
ported articles, on which duties have been paid,
which are used in the production OF or are joined
TO or form an nseparable part of articles produced
IN the United States. The third provides that where
imported materials on which duties have been paid
are used as coverings wrappings of articles pro-
on the expectation of such articles a drawback
equal IN amount TO the duties paid the terials
used as such coverings
represent native Baker, of New-Y DIRK introduced q
resolution reciting that the tariff is fraud the
american people whenever 1t is levied any
Tncle whose labor IS less in the United State9
than elsewhere. The resolution especially n
tons steel. and resolves That this despicable
thauu upon the american people be stopped, by
the collection OF the tariff tax of 81 81 a ton on
steel rails until such time the United States
evidence that the amount paid by them to their
employees for producing steel rails is great
urers." ''7'' ''0N '@'''
He also introduced resolution calling on the
attorney General TO communicate the House
his opinion the extent to which the alleged
combination of stee! manufacturing companies to
restrict the output and fix the price of steel
SllluleS violation o. law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
CONVICTIONS IN DENTER.
-Four Sentenced for Contempt in
Election Fraud Cases.

Denver. Dec. Drank Kratke. City License
Inspector Joseph Ray, Edward OMAHA and
Charles Kofsky to-day were adjudged guilty of
contempt by the State Supreme Court and SEN
fenced follows: Kratke, years imprison-
men and $1,000 fine and costs; Ray and omaha,
six months Imprisonment and $500 fine and
costs each; Kofsky three months and $3.50 fine
and costs.
These men were election officials in Precinct
S of Ward Five at the late election and were
accused of disregarding the courts injunCtive
order. The principal charge against them was
that they permitted repeating Carl Wilson.
election clerk in the same precinct. was found
not guilty of contempt
The court denied an application for release Of
the convicted men on bail pending an appeal to
the federal court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
HORSE FOLLOWS MASTERS BODY.
Latter Dropped Dead When Unhitching the
Animal-It Goes After Ambulance.

Andrew Fang, of No 448 West Thirty-ffth-st.,
died last night he unhitching the horse he
had driven for more than twenty-five years After
an ambulance surgeon had the body and it
had been placed in the ambulance the horse
started to follow and walked behind the ambulance
for nearly block before it stopped.
Fang years ago. named the animal Ned, and
they were always together. He taught the horse
many tricks and would allow no one else to look
after it.
They worked together all day yesterday, and
shortly after 6 o'clock he drove to the stable. lie
was patting the horse, when he suddenly fell 10
the floor unconscious. The horse did not move. but
neighed several times, attracting the attention or
the stable employees. PatrOlman Mckinley sum
moned the ambulance and soon after its arrival
the start was made for the police station with the
body.
The horse did not eat any food last night, and
the men say 1t IS because no one but lang ever
gaNa Il its oats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
TRYING NEW WAGE PLAN.
Steel Company Reduces Pay of Skilled
Labor-Raises That of Unskilled.

Chicago, Dec. 5.-The plan of the Illinois Steel
Company equaIze wages at its South Chicago
plant went into effect to-day. A large reduction
has been made in the wages OF certain classes OF
workmen Men who formerly received S. s. and SO
a day are now getting 50. 81 and S. and there is
much dissatisfaction among them. On the other
hand. there is rejoicing among the poorly paid la
borers and mechanics who went to work at 81 S.
s. and 81 rates, instead of 81 90 81 % 81 So
When the big gates of the plate mill were opened
about thousand of the old workers came back
under the conditions imposed by the company
What action will be taken by the rollers and
others whom the reductions fall Is not vet
known It was their dissatisfaction with cut at
Homestead that brought about the great strike in
the Carnegie mills The steel company has put its
unique plan of wage equalization into force only
extended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
COLLEGE SONGS DIspLACE DoxoLoGY
Chicago University Will Sing Former at
Chapel-Hopes to Increase Spirit.

Chicago Dec. 5.-The DoNology mas oeei us
carded at the University of Chicago The facu''y
has a,rood nth the students that college songs
do more 70 breed true religious and college spirit
than the chanting of the tenets OF Christian pel,e,
and to-day at all chapel services IN the juno
Iege the college song. alma Ma'er' was
tuted for the Doxolosy. Ito, 90 the Students
The gist of the accommodating oi n ,i was the
10 the professors that 80 NS.
aim of tho morning chapel serves"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
FUGITIVE HELD AT ELLIS ISLAND.
Hungarian Doctor Charged with Theft Of
Jewels Worth $4,000.

DR. Franz Papp, native of Budapest Hungary.
who escaped from the police of Bremen and eluded
private detectives who were trailing him in Blue
fields. W. Va. is now in the custody OF mmigra-
ton officials at Ellis Island. According to
suar representatives of the AustrO- Hungarian gov
eminent DR.. Papp is wanted in Budapest on
charge of stealing jewery worth 500 600. The jew
olry contained in registered letter given by
letter carrier to his daughter TO deliver Papp
her sweetheart and she intrusted the letter him
When she learned that he had fed with the jewels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
ESTIM4TES SENT IN.
Il Total of S619,669,852 for the
NeTt Fiscal Year.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The estimates of appropria-
lions required for the support of the government
for the fiscal year ended June 80 1906 were trans
mitted 10 Congress to-day by the Secretary of the
Treasury These estimates aggregate S619 $50 49, as
against 1914 64S98 the amount appropriations
for the current fiscal year. Following is recaptu-
lation of the estimates by departments:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06

nsVep Dy General ". t. Sherman. General Howard
came h s.W me letter until last Friday, Wnen ne
made s Iere to lecture at Trinity College He was
who called on the general and showed him the let
t~mch has been hanging in a frame in Mr..
huSuh s house for years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
FISCAL AGENT IN PANAMA.

Washington. Dec. 5.-The International Bank
ing Corporation. OF New-York. OF which General
Thomas Hubbard is president has been designated
hv President Roosevelt as fiscal agent OF the
United States in the Republic OF Panama
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
GAS BILL WRIT SERVED ON MAYOR.

Mayor Mcclellan yesterday ssrvei with 4
copy OF the injunction issued by Justice Mayea1
Saturday restraining the payu ent OF disputed bids
for city lighting until tn court shah have decided
If the charge made by W r. Hearst that the bills
are exOrbitant. is sustained by the evidence The
case will be argued in Brooklyn Friday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
JOHN A. MERRITT REAPPOINTED.

Washington. Dec. 5--,John A Merritt, of New
York, was reappointed to-day by the President
postmaster of this city. The nomination will go TO
the Senate tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
HOWARD TO GET SHERMAN LETTER.

Hartford. Conn. Dec. 5.-In a few days Hene''''
o. o. Howard will receive al his home In BurihG-
ton. VI. letter written to him nearly forty years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
MINE OWNER INJURED IN FRANCE.

Denver Dec. 5-E G. Stoiber of this city. who
was injured in automobile accident near Pau.
France is wealthy mine owner. In 1901 Mr.. Stoi-
her sold his Silver Lake mines In San Juan County,
10 tho American Smelling aud Refining Company
for g. OG10Q0-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-06
Grand totals.
6lq. 669. $50 S614 54S. o37

''s' '""i''"5'A9% N6l4 14S,9iI
The estimates for 1906, which are nea rlv 81 600 Op1
less than the estimates for 1906 include Sl46 800
permanent annual appropriations already provided
for by law.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-19
Sherif's Sale.

BY virtue of an execution to me directed
from the clerk Of the Wayne circuit court,
will expose at public sale at the court house
door, in the city of Richmond, Wayne
county, Indiana, on the 18th day of May,
1904, between the hours of 10 O'Clock q. m
and O'Clock p m. on said day, the follow
ing property, to-wit:
Lot No. thirty five 1851 in that part OF the
city of Richmond, Wayne county. indiana,
laid out by Charles w. Starr. Said lot 35
fronts on Sixth street (now Ninth streetD:
AZ feet. and Is lG4 feet deep, as appears OF
record in plat book No. l, page 81.
Also certain tract OF land djoining said
follows, to-wit: Beginning at the northeast
corner of said lot IS; thence east to an alley
laid out by Bickle & Laws; thence south to
a point in line with the south side OF said
lot thirty-five 1851: thence west to the south
east corner of said lot; thence north to the
place of beginning.
To be sold as the property of George
w. Russell to satisfy said execution In my
hands in favor of Harry r. Stout, assignee
of the Second National Bank. Said sale
without relief from valuation Or appra1se-
ment laws.
RICHARD SMITH,
1868 Sheriff of Wayne County.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-19
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured.

IT have been subject to .seiatic
for years. says E.. III.
Waldron, of Wilton Junction, Iowa.
"My joints were stiff and gave me
much pain and discomfort. My joints
would crack when I Strengthened up.
I used Chamberlain Pain Balm and
have been thoroughly cured. Have
not had a pain or ache from the old
trouble for many months. It is GER
tainly most wonderful liniment. %
For sale by A. G.. Luken & Co., and
w. H. Sudhoff, corner fifth and Main
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-19
THE ETHICS OF LAW.
(Washington Cor. New York World.

"Down in my country,'' said Will
liam Zeveley, of Muskegen, 1. T.,
" there was a lawyer named McGann,
who was retained to defend an old
chap charged with killing man. Nc
Gam got his client out. on bail. and
the client, not satisfied with the slow
working Of the law. thought to settle
things for himself and in his own ia
vor. .,-.~
"He went out one day and killed
the chief*witness for his own prose-
cution. The sheriffs went after him,
but he lived near the Arkansas line,
and hoped over into that state ev-
cry time a posse approached. Finally
a reward Of $500 was offered for the
murderer. McGann was short Of
money and went to the sheriff. Bill, ,
he said, will you give me that 5000
reward if I get that man for you?"
" Sure said the sheriff. McGann
drove out to the old fellows place
and found him in one of his fields,
but carrying a rifle. When the man
saw his lawyer he put down his rife.
McGann drew beadf on him with his
own rifle and ordered him to put up
his hands. The old man began
shooting, and McGann shot him
through the, head and killed him.
"He toted the body in and claimed
his reward. The sheriff gave him ar
order on the County Treasurer fol-
the $500. As. he was going to. collect
the money Mccain met another law
yer. ....
" Say, McGann,' said the othe7
lawyer, was it right for you to- xii
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-19
CHANGE IN
BQSTONTORE
HENRY r. SIEKMANN RETIRES
AND THE HAsEMEIER
BROTHERS
WILL BE SOLE OWNERS
Will be Incorporated as the III. c.
Hasemeier Co.-Mutual and
Harmonious Dissolution.

The popular Boston store will here
after appear under a new firm name
for this day Henry r. Siekman re-
tires and the store will be Incorporate
ed under the caption, H. c. Hase
meier Co., the stock in which will be
held by the. Hasemeier brothers
c.. John F., and Edward H.
The retirement Of Mr.. Siekmann
comes as surprise to the public
there was not even suspicion on the
outside that there was a contemplate
ed change in the firm. The store has
been under the management of a
partnership heretofore, and Mr.. Sick
mann Of course was one of the com
pany. His retirement is in perfect
accord with the turn affairs have
taken and his relations with the new
company are harmonious in every
way. Mr.. Siekmann has ever worked
for the best interests Of the Boston
Store, and no one appreciated his
efforts more than did Mr. Hasemeier
His plans for the future
been fully determined upon, suffice it
to say he will not engage in the dry
goods business for several years at
least.
The purpose Of the new firm will
be in the future, as it has been in the
past, to continue to push the Boston
Store forward and make it a factor in
this city's growth and prosperity. The
new firm is for Richomnd and the
Boston Store.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-19
Catarrh Cannot be Cured.

with FOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat Of the dis
ease. Catarrh is blood or consti-
tutional disease. and in order to cure
it you, must take internal remedies.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
is not quack medicine. It was pre-
scribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years and is reg
ular prescription. It is composed Of
the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting direct
ly on the mucous surfaces. The per-
feet combination of the two ingredi-
ents is what produces such wonderful
results in curing Catarrh. S end for
testimonials free. IT..
F. j. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo. O.
Sold by druggists, price rs cents.
Halls family Pills are the best.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-19

A new map is being compiled Of
Wayne county in the county superin-
tendent's Office by Mr.. Draper, Of the
firm of Steele & Draper, Spiceland,
Ind. The map is nearing completion
and certainly is work of art as we'll
as of value. All persons interested
in a good map should see this and
avail themselves Of the opportunity
Of getting one, as only a limited num-
Der will be printed. The price of
$3.50 is certainly very low for such
work. u 1921
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-19

Eat "Ideal Bread'' it is a duty
you owe your stomach.
The daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1904-1905, 1904-04-19
Best Cough Medicine for Children.

When you buy acough medicine for
small children you want one in which
you can place implicit confidence. You
want one that not only relieves but
cures. You want one that is unaues-
tionably harmless. You want one
that is pleasant to take. Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy meets all of
these conditions. There is nothing so
good for the coughs and colds Incl
dent to childhood. It is also certain
preventive and cure for Group, and
there is no danger whatever from
whooping cough when it is given. II
has been used in many epidemics of
that disease with perfect success. Fo,
sale by A. G. Luken & Co., and w. H
Sudhoff, corner fifth and Main.