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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
ATTACK NON-UNION HEN
Three BadlY Beaten - Uniomsts
Their Supposed 1ssailants.

Because they were not members of tho House
smiths Union three workmen who were putting an
iron fence around Public School No. 10. at Seventh
ave, and Severteenth-st., Brooklyn, badly
beaten yesterday afternoon. Had their assalants,
who are supposed TO have been members of the
union, not been frightened away by a policeman
the workmen might have been seriously injured.
AS 1t was they all required the services of an
ambulance surgeon.
The Seely Iron Works. of No. 81 West Thirty
hrst-~t.. Manhattan have had the contract for the
ironwork on the addition to Public School No. 10.
Yesterday was the fifth time that union men have
caused trouble on the contract About year ago
four men were badly beaten. and as "A consequence
were in the Seney Hospital for several weeks. \
month or so ter rope was cut, allowing a grder
to fall. inturng several persons
The men attacked Yesterday were samue. I-even,
thai. OF No. II Le~is-St.; Bernard Peddleman, OF
No liS Attorney-st, and Samuel Kitchen. OF No
% Monroe-st., all of Manhattan. LeventhaNS nose
was broken by brick and all Of them were
cut about the face and head by bricks and other
missiles. After their injuries were dressed by a
surgeon from the Seney Hospital. they went home.
The four union men. with number OF COM
panons. who stood across the street took to Their
heels when policeman appeared. and none OF
them were caught, telephone message from a
citizen brought the reserves from the F1fth-ave.
station. They arrived after the trouble was all
ny-ar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
PROSPECT PARK LAMBS SOLD.
No Butchers Bid on Them-Used To Go to
Politicians Tables It Is Said.

In spite of the present hiGh prices Of lamb and
mutton that come from the Western plains
through the medium of the Chicago packing
houses, butchers took advantage of the auction
sale held yesterday by Park Commissioner Ken
needy or Brooklyn and Queens. To buy any OF the
choice sheep and lambs saIteneJ on the tender
grass that sprouts the Long Meadow at Pros
pect Park All the hundred lambs twelve
owes and three rams that passed under tho ham
at the park stables were purchased by repre-
sentatives OF stock farms and private estotes.
Several aged and crippled horses We're disposed of
from A5 10 SO head; n number of shanties.
now REMEMBERING park property. brought from So
To $500 and equally good prices were received for
collection of old wagons and assorted junk.
\ large flock Of sheep. which keep the grass In
good condition, has been feature of Prospect
Park for years. II Is a matter Of tradition that in
time past the surplus of the flock found its way
the tables of prominent Democratic politicians. In
recent years. however tho sheep have been sold at
auction
ranged from Sc 80 To s. 30 each The ewes went for
50 80 each and the rams for 81 % each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
BEAR SHOOTS CHUTEs THIS TIME.
Doc Of Dreamland Goes Down and Seems
to Like It.

Doc bear from the Bostock animal arena,
Dreanland, shot the chutes yesterday afternoon at
Dreamland. Herman Weldon had him in charge.
lie is one OF group o. animals performing af-
ternoons and evenings. The trip was under
taken somewhat experiment il was be
ieved tho animal would resent remaining in the
boat while shooting down the incline.
Doc" delighted. Instead OF paving the bot
tom OF the boat Or attempting to jump the
siae, he remained seated, facing Weldon his
trainer who held him by rope attached 20 a
leather collar Doc opened his mouth and
showed his teeth in apparent delight. This may
have been due To his shortness of breath, however.
As the boat bounded the water he swayed
from side to side, and when the boat taken in
hand by the attendants at the landing he was the
first land.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
TITO HUNDRED ROBBERIES
al Since Last Saturday IN Croton
Valley-T5centy-Rine Arrests.

There have been at least two hundred highway
robberies in the croton Valley from Croton-on-the-
Hudson 10 the point where New-York City IS erect
ing new dara since last Saturday night. IN ad-
dtion, number OF stores in croton have been
broken into. Most OF tie hold-ups have been OF
Italian Torlsrnen.
About So,os5 pad out in the valley las. Sat
urday- or this amount. sl.250 is known have
been obtained by the highwaymen in the course OF
the week, and how much more viii probably never
he known.
Last night an under sheriff with a picked force
az forty-four deputies, all heavily armed. went 60
DIG Italian boarding house known as the British
fl2ts, about quarter OF a mile south OF croton
@ho Icunqed up the inmates They took eleven
itahSns. Tor whom they had warrants. From there
me- went 10 CrOton Dam and arrested nine men
eSA.Ap and = girl Al Little Italy. on the
3 ltSLts ab0Ne the dar:. they arrested seven more
men, ne DEPUTIES stu have four warrants TO
INC loehu.l ~ Croton-on-the ne Hudson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
CONDITION OF TRUST COMPANIES
Resources Show Gain Of S16S, us, l02 Over
six Months Ago.

Albany. July Misrepresentation Kilburn % TIE
atatc Banking Department to-day issued a state.
mert showing .hs condition Of the trust companies
OF the state at the close of business on Iurs q
On that dsy the cash on hand ard on deposit
was s2s3si1,1B, a sreateT sum BY Si0ag rs than
they held six months previously. on December q
The gain in the amount Of deposits on which In
terest Is allowed In the same period sssiil5Sk
The total resources OF the companies on Iuua
30 were 81 as 45so gain since the besinniag O. The
year of Ess. 1ls.l02- Surplus funds held sszrsgsta
s11ots7ss7, gain OF ss.26s go The tabulst;on o.
the reports OF the companies shows the following
figures:
Resources-Bonds and mortgage. ssl ~ 80 stock
Investments. marAet yaltIc, s-.6,O-i9l-. amount
loaned coIaterals Aefo fos S4S loaned per
securities, s16iflas: real estate. Sl52st So; cash
hand s55i9.ts; cash on dsposit. s,2s sz7.7s2; fus
from directors S4i 500: overdrafts. S4S72, due from
banks and bankers. A,t2.lss; other assets. S3lss-
s2l: total. Sl.2s.i50eS0.
Liabiites-Capitsl stock So 20 90: surplus fund
s10os s67: undivided profits. i52l srS; deposits n
trust, Sssss59i5; general deposits. settsAisi; due
trust companies. .lo3. due savings banks
$50 +o5 49, due banks and bankers So.5sSeo; other
liabilities SIS go; total. 81 rs s5ossn.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS during the sin months
S.5 SIS 10; interest credited depostOrs s2STs5;
penses Of Institutions. S1S1S+S; dividends declared
S5.21stSo: deposits on which interest g. allowed
ssl0.3SiSl'; taxes paid. sfifSes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
INDIAN CATHOLICS REPRESENTED.
Three Full Blooded Red Men to Attend the
Convention of Societies in Detroit.

Cincinnati July 2e.-Anthony Matre national sec
rotary OF the American Federation of Catholic So
ceties. has received word from Dakota that three
full blooded Indian chiefs VIII represent the Catho-
lie Indian tribes of North and South Dakota at the
fourth annual convention Of the American Fedora
ton of Catholic Societies in Detroit. next week
One is John Grass. the well known chief. The Rev
B. Suassman will accompany the chiefs inter
prefer.
Among the delegates VIII be Archbishop Elder, of
Cincinnati Bishop Macs Of Covington. Ky: Bishop
Stang. of FAN River Mass; Monsignor J. La
velle: of 81. Patreks Cathedral. New-Yors: Thomas
II. Cannon. of Chicago. High Chief Ranger OF the
Catholic order of Foresters; J. Hynes. OF Buffalo
Supreme President of the Catholic Mutual Benefit
Association. and j. T. OeIkers. Supreme President
OF the Central Nerein
The NewYork delegation will number thirty five
and the Massachusetts delegation thirty. There will
be large delegations from other centres.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
san 11RITAN IN TICTORI1.
Steps from Carriage to Help Faint
ing Girl in Fifth-aue.

Miss Mary Warde. of No. 2.1S1 Madison-ave. DE-,
swooneG as she was crossing fifth-ave. near the
Wa!dorf-Astoria last evening Policeman Carroll. OF
the West Thirtieth-st station. out in front of
the carriages and pulled her to the curb before she
hurt.
One Of the Victorias passing stopped. and a wonl-
an stepped out of It, She TO the fantug woui-
an. took out some smelling salts. which she put
to the sufferers nostrls. ordered policeman 10
send for ambulance, had wa ter brought, with
which she Jathed the wOmans neck and worked
over her until she had restored her to conscious
ness Miss Warde became hySterical. but DE- Reed,
OF the New York Hospital. soon arrived, and went
with her to that institution. The woman In the
carriage refused her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
TO BUILD TWO GIANT RACERS.
New Cunarders May Be Called the Columbia
and the Srittanis.

The two great express turbine steamers ordered
by the CUnard company will not be completed for
more than two years Whea they are finished the
vessels will be the largest and fastest afudt. and
The sumptuousiy furnished. one Is To be built
by John Brown & 60. the clyde. and The. other
bv swan Hunter & Wigham Richardson. Linn
tied At Newcastle Ion Tyne.
The big Caronia the first turbine OF three 10 be
built by John Brown Il 90. Tor the Cunsrd COM
pany launched ora July H. Is not one 81 the OK
press turbines The express boats will be built for
a speed OF twenty-fiva knots. They will have three
turbines operating separate shafts. driving cen
trail propeller and two outside pTopellers. The
of the two express turbines nave not yet
beer determined, but II has been suggested tnat
they be called Columbia and brittani3. Susses-
ton which has been favorably received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
THE OFFICIAL TAX RATE.

The official tax rate for the various boroughs was
printed yesterday in The City Record" This rate
will become effective as Mayor Mcclellan
signs the tax rate books. For Manhattan and The
Bronx. the rate for corporations. joint stock
panies or associations. exempt from taxation for
State purposes. is 1856 For all other estates,
real and personal, the is 1.5l342.
In Brooklyn tho rate for corporations IS / $500
and for real and personal. 1572s6. For Queens the
rate for the former is 15Gi3o and the latter SIPS
For Richmond the rate is somewhat higher being
l5sso corporations and l092Sl for other estates
real and personal. The aggregate amount Of the
sessed vaua tons OF estates tor the year is fixed
n. s5.5fo5.2. 65l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
JUMPS FROM FERRYR0AT.
Suicide May Haze Veighted Body
Boats Hunt an Pnn.

Having made deliberate preparations for sui
eide. it is believed. an unidentified man. about
fifty years Old leaped from the deck Of the
Staten Island ferryboat Middleton last night
when the boat was of Liberty Island. His
body was not recovered
Captain CatteTmcle and the deckhauds 81 In
Middleton said the man boarded The boat at
The Battery just before she started on her y
o'clock trip to Staten Island. tie was accom-
panied by another man. who seemed 20 be help
ing him. He walked as If weak from recent
illness. He heavy winter overcoat. that
hung down to his ankles. y deckh2n! got q
camp chair for him.
When the boat was off Liberty Island John
Murphy. a truck driver saw the man get ny
from his chair apparently with great effort. He
swayed over to one side OF the boet and tried to
throw himself over the railing. He jumped from
his truck and ran to the mans side. He held
him. but suddenly the mans weakness appeared
10 vanish and with Il heavy lurch ne broke
away from Murphy and darted toward the gate.
which was closed across the stern of the boat
He threw the gate back as il to leap into the
wake of the boat. His foot slipped he struck on
the edge Of the deck and then rolled into the
water
Immediately the cry of Man overheard" was
raised and Captain CattermOle stopped the Mid
dleton and backed water. Near the boat at the
time Of Days towing tugs, with q
searchGht attached.
The crew of the tug informed OF what
the waters of the hay all around Not sign
of the body could be seen. Captain CATER
mole ordered two ifehoats launched. and these
manned by deckhands. were sent out. For
twenty minutes or more the Middleton hung
about while the men in the TWO lifeboats and
the crew of the tug searched In vain.
The captain believes the man had under the
long and heavy overcoat heavy weights which
drew his body to the bottom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
MOUNTED POLICE FOR DOWNTOWN.
Captain 0'Brien Recommends Ffth-Ave.
Plan of Regulating Traffic.

Captain Stephen oBrieu. Of the City Hall sta
ton. who recently assigned by Commissioner
McAdoo TO take charge OF the srsfio regulation IN
the city. suggested new plan for the regulation
of traffic to the Commissioner yesterday. which
Mr. McAdoo says he Is going to take into considera-
ton and will undoubtedly adopt
The plan IS to have the downtown streets OF the
city pstrolled by mounted policemen in the same
way Fifth-ave. The mounted policemen the
Commissioner said. would be both sides OF the
street. and regulate traffic north south There
would be two policemen on each side and their
duty would 90 10 prohibit heavy trucks from driv-
ing on the car tracks and keep them a near as
possible. The men would have posts similar to
those OF a patroman where the traffic most
plain clothes men would be assigned TO aid Cap
raj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
POSTMASTER Is ARRESTED.
His Accounts 5000 Short, 1t Is Alleged
Held in $1,000 Bail.

His accounts having been found short about
$500. II is alleged. Postmaster William " Howell
of East Setauket, Long Island, was placed under
arrest by Postoffce Inspector CroweH. yesterday
lie was taken 10 Brooklyn, where United States
Commissioner Morle held him in a.cco bail for
further examination.
William III. Hail has been placed in charge tenn
porary NJ the Setauket office. fourth class one
Mr. Howell appointed postmaster there In
iseS He conducted small cigar and confectionery
business. He was also collector OF school taxes
and treasurer ~ the Sets uket Council % the Junior
order Of American Mechanics. His books I'm CON
nection with these concerns are being investigated
Mr. Howell 4 "A widower with sin children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
THE ROCKLAND FREE OF WATER.
Attempt Will Be Made to Raise the Steamer
To-day

Rockiand. Me- July 29-The work OF salvage
begun the wrecked steamer City OF Rockland
yesterday was continued to-day. although condi-
tons were less favorable 10 the success OF the
undertaking. A rainstorm began this morning. and
the wind. swinging to more southerly quarter,
threw up heavy swell in the Mussel Ridge chan
mel Pumps with a combined capacity of 1900 gal
Ions minute were in operation
The weather moderated later In the day. aud at
low tide this evening the steamer practically
free of water An attempt will be made to float
her at food tide Tomorrow. William McKie. the
builder of the Rockland says the steamer after
extensive repairs. will be good as new.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
ANOTHER SUIT AGAINST HEINZE.
Damages Asked from Him Now Amount 70
s22,OOC,OOO.
tBY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBUSu.l

tBY TELEGRAPH To THE rRIBUNr.l
Butte Mont July 29.-With the fling % another
suit in the District Court to-day by the Boston and
Montana Consolidated Copper ara Silver Mining
Company against the Montana Ore Purchasing
Company. the aggregate OF the damages asked
from f. augustus HeInze and his agents becomes
SO. 100000. The complaint filed this morning not
only asks for damages against the defendants In
the sum Of So coo for alleged theft OF from
the Pennsylvania mine. but asks that Heinxs and
his agents enjoined from further footing OF the
property. Helnze IS charged with invading ore
bodies of the Pennsylvnnia through secret drifts
The suits against Neinze him of footing the
Little Nina Michael Davitt. Piccoo. Gametta-
Colusa and Pennsylvania mines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
MILES AND GUFFEY Nv CONFERENCE.
Report That the General Wants Colonel To
Be Democratic Treasurer
lBr TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.

Pittsburg July 2s.-General Miles came 70 Pitts
burg to-day and had a long talk with Colonel J. NJ
Cursy regarding politics. The general would not
talk after his conference with Mr.. Guffey but one
who l. close 70 the Pennsylvania leader said that
Mr. C;uffey had been urged accept the treasurer
shin of the National Democratic Committee. aud
that this lad been discussed with General Miles
to-day hut that Colonel Guhey had finally an
nounced that he would under no conditions accept
it, Colonel Guffey is OF the opinion that the treas
uYer should come from New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30

they did this, the spokesman said. they would
2ot be nlolested further
All the Italians had money. fact when inc
robbers knew. and each gave UP 81 to the COZ
iectOr OF tine trlo. After warning the worflile''
not 10 move for five minutes. the robbers oe-
parted with their spoils and went east toward
The woods near Bedford Village, where II is De-
ieved they have camp. u is supposed lHe!
members Of n gang of tranps that mas pee,
lOotIng chicken coops and robbing cellars anu
iee5oxes around katonoh Goidens Bridge anu
Purdy's Station for the last three or four weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
WOMEN CHASE KIDNAPPER.
Father Of Boy Shoots at Culprit, Who Drops
Lad and Escapes.
10y TELEcEArH TO THE TRIBUNE. }

MiddIetown. y Y. July 2s.-Chased by two plucky
women and man with shotgun. Il kidnapper
foiled when he attempted to steal the three
year-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Il. Tuthill. of
Chester The boy was playing In the yard near
a piece of woods. when the stranger seized him and
made Off with him. Ills cries attracted the at
tention Of Mrs Tuthill and a servant and they
pluckily pursued the man,
The father. also hearing tho cries. seized his shot
gun. fired shot after the kldnapDer. who
dropped the boy the edge of the woods and
made his escape. The motive probably ran
som. as Mr.. Tuth Is well 10 do. Neghbors took
up the pursuit, but could find no trace of the kid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
PROMISED 100000 TO MARRY HER.
Pittsburg Banker Also Admits That He Owes
His Wife Interest on Big Sum

Fittsourg. July 1s-WiIliam Rosebsrx. the Pits
burg banker Whose yoGns wife yesterday sued
him for 5p.O0. which she claims IS dua her r
interest ON the money for which she agreed TO
marry him. made reply to-day through a. y.
watterson his attorney. Mr. R0seberE admits
that he promised the young woman Neo.f9 20
marry him. He admits further that h owes her
a certain OF interest, STJ he saws that u -
not $4,000. hut much less.
Mr.. Wattsrson SAYS Mr. Roseherg different;
occasions. made propositions 70 IN fun all ire
money which ne thinks due his wife. but that sne
had different ideas = 20 the ar. RQSeoefs
left the city viii uot return for some wee - y
l. said by Ets attorneys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
TAFT TO VISIT ST. LOUIS.

ST. Louis. July @.-Word was received from
Washington to-day that Mr., Taft. Secretary of
War and u number of army generals will attend
the observation of Philippines Day August IS
A programme is being arranged to make that eay
one of the prominent events of the exposition
ro-morrow is Transportation DAY and the az
position has been notified by about three fourths
of the railroads that railroad employees within n
radius of one hundred miles of st. Louis will he
brought to st. Louis free tomorrow and given the
day off TO enable them 20 attend the exposition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE SITE.

lJhaca. y. y July 2s-The Cornell University
board &C trustees to-day selected the highest spot
ON the campus for the State Agriculture! College.
The s!to Is go feet above level and fifty feet
AigEcr than any other point on the university
grounds. The buildings will be east OF the main
quadrangle and viii front GarGen-ave.. a new
thoroushfare 10 be built parallel with Eastave and
near which viii also be the athletic field
Among the trustees attending the meeting were
John De Witt Warner. ]. c. Hendrix and Miss Ruth
Putnam. OF New-York City. and Judge Turner Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
TO SHIP COAL ONLY WHEN ORDERED.

Philadelphia July 29,-Announcement was made
here to-day that some Of the large independent
operators Of the New River and Pocahontas BIZ
luminous coal regions OF West Virginia have en-
tered into an agreement to ship coal their
spective tide distributing points at Newport News
and Norfolk except on actual orders. and TO Tx
the price at y 10 per ron f. b. ut those points
New kiver coal has been selling at s. 10 TO 81 % n
ton. The reason given for this action is that the
profit returned to the companies was too sman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
BELLEVUE PROFESSOR GOING WEST.
DR.. Prentiss Accepts Chair of Anatomy at the
University of Iowa.
Icy TELEGRAPH To rHE rRIRuNE. !

Des Moines. July 2S.-Dr Henry james Prentiss.
professor OF practical anatomy in Bellevue Hospi-
tai Medical College, New York. has accepted the
chair OF anatomy at the University of Iowa. Pro
fessor Prentiss takes the chair that made
vacant recently by the death Of Professor J. w.
Hartman During two years persistent efforts
have been made TO induce Professor Prcntiss 10
come to the University of Iowa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
NEGRO THREATENED eY WHlTEcAPs
GnY rpLEanAPA ro ruE rR1RuNrl

my TELEGRAPH TO TUE TRIRUNEl
Jackson, Miss. July 2s.-Despite the efforts of
Pinkerton and other detectives. whitocap outraSes
continue In Mississippi as was evidenced to-day
when William Collins, n negro merchant md
farmer. OF Pike County, appealed TO Governor
verdaman for protection. lie says they burned
his store and warned him that he should not sell
merchandise in that county, Collins Is a thrifty
negro. ana owns considerable property. which he
does wish TO leave. but fears he VIII he ,lled
il he does Eot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30
SAYS THAT DOGS HAVE SOULS.
Boston Psychologist Believes Lower AMI
mails Have Mental Pictures.
10 rrLraRAPH ro rnr rr1nI.Nr. ]

Boston July 29.-Dr. Richard Hodgsnn. Of this
city, secretary of the Society for Psychological
Research. in IN interview to-day, declared that
dogs had souls well human beings. and that
the lower animals had mind pictures of things and
events just a clearly human beings.
There IS. however" he says some doubt > 10
their power 10 communicate these pictures TO
human beings by telepathy. With Rider Haggards
dog, think IL of clairvoyance in which
his sublmal self witnessed the very accident 10
the dog"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-30

Cardinal Satollt arrived this city last evening"
hy boat from Vest Poiat, where he had eeeR
spending two laws his way fvoru Albany Dur
ms his present visit 20 tile city he will stay 'ilH
his nephew. Father Cbaldo NaravaIle. % =
Anthony's parish in The Franciscan Monastery ~
Thcmpson-st., ,neur West HcGStun-St He VIII sa'
August 10 OF the Sardinia for Naples. iie VII uNs
part IN the Ia ing IT eve cornerstone OF n ltaus
church IN Brooklyn. Angus :. but VIII sf'sae
40 other church celebrations