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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
PHIPPS CONFERENCE.
Wife of the Millionaire Goes to Chi.
cago zcith Her attorney.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE I


Pittsburg, Aug. PIN some quiet nook In MI,
cago tonight there is conference OF the gravs,.
Importance. 1t is another attempt to divid. ~,
millions of Lawrence c. Phipps into two uueou.I
piles. for himself. the other for his wife C,s,
We've Chandler Phipps. whom he seeks to divo-.
through the Colorado courts. Mrs. Phpps reaches
Chicago this morning. having left PittsburS lac,
night in a rather sensational manner, accompap,ss
by her attorney and maid.
Mrs. Phipps appealed to the Pennsylvania Rail-
orders issued to stop the fast New-York ans
Chicago Limited at Shady Side. little station IN
ravine near her home. deserted az night and !, .
lonely place. Mrs Phipps did not 20 have m.
news of her leaving for the West heraIded abroad
and she sought this way Of getting out OF Pitt,
burg to avoid going TO the Union Station. wh.r.
she would be recognized by many. would be ba-
attorney. James S. Young. who is United statss
District Attorney for this district. Mrs Pbinr,
with her maid and Young. drove TO the SHADY Sid
station last night. and when the train stopped nm
der orders slipped board. locking themselves q,
staterooms while passing through the Pittshurv
station Orders given stop the train a.
Englewood. the outskirts OF Chicago. to let thu
Phipps party Off
1t is understood here that Mr.. Phippx has A.
cded TO give his young wife what she asks tbs,
is, 100000 I'm cash and custody OF her chIJsr.,
one-half the year In exchange for this Mr.,
Phipps agrees 10 contest the divorce procaad
ings on in Denver
1t may be remembered that Phipps some month,
ago caused much excitement BY stealing his ov,
children from HIS wife in New-York. and taxing
them TO Denver
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
NO NEW MANNINO CLEW.
Boy Repeats His old Story-Does
Not Identify Prisoners.

Inspector Wiegand talked with Tony Marnino
for an hour Yesterday afternoon in the hope of
getting some clew the conspirators. The boy
repeated what he had said before. but gave the
inspector news. A photograph of Leduca, the
reputed ringleader OF the conspiracy, was shown
TO the boy but he said he had never seen the man.
Captain Rooney, of the Amity-st station, yester-
day received another threatening letter warming
him that the Amity-st. station would be blown up
II he did not abandon his hunt for the kdnappers.
Another communication from the letter writing
cranks was sent to Mr.. Mannino, making an offer
of S. 900 week for his sons appearance in dime
museum.
Late yesterday afternoon Detectives Sim ana
Archipolo brought to the Amity-st. station Phlhp
La zia his wife and child OF No POS East One-hun
dred- and eghth-st. Manhattan. 1t was proposed
being implicated in the kidnapping At first, Mr.
Mannino protested against his boy going to the
hoy declared he had never seen the husband. wife
or child. and they were allowed 70 return nome.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
FALLS IS FEET INTO SUBWAY.

Mrs. Ellen Shea fell thirty-hve feet into 'ne -,
way last night in front OF No Is broau""S' Sns
though bruised she suffered no serious INJURY ~
was removed to Hudson Street HosPital OS
Hull who said she could be out In Re" uaS IN.
Mrs. Shea is serubwOman empioyeo =. r,s
Empire Building. and with a number OF oensis -
Just left the building and started TOT hsh ssat
at No. &c Cin-st Broadway was daTN = -.
point and a number OF workmen had been knoIN
ing out the concrete between the two centre 80
in the middle OF the street. preparatory 70 .osT.
planklng there. The woman did not see ~ ard
ing. She struck sand ana sta'e'
slid the rest Of the distance. -, s,xr
The workmen below saw the woman snout - M
They carried her 10 the upper shaft and holse9 80
to the surface in q huge Eea bucket Sss2 ..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
DIFFER AS TO WHAT WOMAN TOOK.
Tried Suicide by Chloroform, Police Say
Lawyer Doesn't Think So.

Mrs Annie Reddin. who conducts a private
bachelor apartment house ut No. 2l5 West Forty
ninth-st.. taken Bellevue Hospital yester-
day a prisoner. The police say she attempted
suicide by taking chloroform. Her condition is
serious.
Her husband. Frederick Reddln. night clerk in
the Hotel Wellington found her unconscious
the sofa in the paror An ambulance was called
at once About half hour after sho had been
taken 10 the hospital friends heard Of tho affair
and called up her counsel. Warren. Warren &
O. Beirne the telephone Lyman +. Warren i'm
mcdiatey went the hospital As he enter
ing the office he found Mrs. Reddin's husband In
the corridor He ordered the husband from tho
hospital. The lawyer then drove TO the West
FoItY-severth-st- station, whore he again mot tho
husband, who was asking Sergeant Mulcahy 10
discharge the woman from the hospital The
lawyer told Reddin 10 get out OF tho station. and
the husband dd Mr.. Warren said he would
seek Magistrate FammeT to obtain the womauS
discharge. Later Mr.. Warren said his daughter
had been calling Mrs. Reddiu ia the afternoon.
At that time Mrs Reddin who 81 suffering from
nervousness took chloral TO relieve her Later
she took a little more and # made her uncon-
cious. he said She had been taking choral FOR
several years he declared. Her husband had
secured a separation from his wife but recently
had been visiting her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
MINNESOTA WELCOMED.
Net Do1cn the Bay by Representa-
tires of CiU;c Bodies.

The steamship Minnesota. of the Great Northern
Steamship Company the largest American ship
nfoat. passed the Battery about 250 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. and tied mp Pier IS, North
River. From The lime she entered the haroor
until she docked she kept busy answering
the salutes Of passing craft. AS she was slowly
flowed up the river. decked in bunting and flags of
all nations she was majestic. She left Newton
don. where she was built. Saturday, and
reached the lower bay yesterday morning. The
tugs Z. S. Atwood and c. p Raymond met her
at Sandy Hook. the Raymond taking down the Old
Guard Band, which was put aboard the steamship.
These two tugs Joined at Quarantine by
half dozen Others and at the Battery. still an
other. the H B. Moore. jr.. carrying Captain Z. T.
Parsons. president of the Maritime Exchange, and
other officers and directors of that body joined the
escorting fleet.
AT the pier were Acting Mayor Fornes and a
party of officers and members of the Merchants
Association and the Chamber of Commerce. Cap
tain John Truebridge, commander of the Mime
sofa welcomed them aboard the gang
plank lowered and entertained them with
the Great NortheTn Steamship Company presided,
and the conpany's traffic manager, George Suther-
land helped entertain the guests
A complete description of the vessel was printed
in yesterdays Tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
WINS SOFT COAL FIGHT.
Mount Vernon Is Free from Black
Smoke from Trains.

Mayor Edward p Brush has won his fight
against the OF soft coal by the locomotives Of
the SsH-Ffaven and the Harlem trains passing
through Mount Vernon This noticeable 10
both the officials and the merchants along First-st
and Railroad-ave.. yesterday. when the smoke
detectives" who patroIdng the tracks. failed
- report single violation Of the soft coal or
diaance. Mayor Brush has not yet called his detec-
iives in and IL said last night that he does not
intend 20 discharge them until he is convinced that
the railroad companies intend TO 1--we up to the
law.
4 city official said last night that the Mayor had
received assurances from President Mellen of the
NcW-York, Eew-Haven and Hartford Railroad that
his company would comply with the law in reia
ZION the of soft coal ia Mount Vernon. II
is said that q similar message IL or It's way from
tie manager OF the Harlem Division or the New
York Central
Pelham Is now suffering from the soft coal nui-
sanco as 2 result of Mount Fernon's victory. While
The trains through Mount Vernon on hard coal,
COKE SOFT coal is thrown III the fire boxes soon
2 the trains reach the Pelham line The change OF
coal causes the engines to throw out huge clouds
of black smoke. filed with SCOT, and, as result.
hose living Pelham are beginning TO object. Al
the meeting Of the Town Board 1t Is SAID thal
s soft coal ordnance will be passed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
MAY NOT DIVIDE DIOCESE.
Held Not To Be Necessary Because of Co.
adjutor Bishop.

According TO a prominent Protestant Eplscopai
minister there is at present little prospect Oh the
division Of the diocese Of NewYork, and the crea-
lion Of a diocese OF Hudson The question IN
,loubtedlv will come up before the Diocesan Con-
,-en+ion ,7ext month said The Trbunes informant
Yesterday but it is entirely unlikely that anything
will be done. AS I understand it. ii was sort
q double barrelled committee which last year con
sidered at one and the some time the question OF
The division OF the diocese and the application for
= coadjutor TO Bishop Potter The result Of the
oonnmittee-s deliberations was simply the recon-
1nendation OF The appointment Of a coadJutor
bishop. This considered by many as the best
solution OF the diocese division question and was
likewise regarded adverse decision on the
question. Nonetheless. those WHO advocated the
division declared that their request was not al
frcted by The appoIntment OF a coadlutor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
WOMEN BURNED THEIR SKIRTS.
Party in Danger on Lake Erie Use Novel
Method of Attracting Help.
lar TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.l

Cleveland, Aug 2--FOur young women and a
Marty Of prominent business men faced death for
seyeTal hours this afternoon five miles of the lake
front in disabled naphtha launch. The party left
rhe Cleveland Yacht Club house, and when three
miles out the engine broke down and they Were
helpless \ severe squat was approaching and
strong breeze was blowing them away from shore
TIE women took off their underskirts and soaked
them in oil. These lighted, and attracted the
attention of Policeman Huberty, who was entering
rba barhor in his launch He went to the rescue
finding the women hysterical with fright The
PARTY had vainy tried To attract the attention OF
four passing freighterS. and had about given up III
DESPAIR for the helpless launch threatened 10
cspsize every minute in the rising sea
In the party were Miss Emily Curfer. Miss ElVira
chase and two young who were their
guests Among the men were Fred Meyer ana
THOMAS McGraw. of the Macbeth Iron Company
q r Durand. Of the William Edwards company
and I Ii. Coils.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
SEVEN BELMONT BARNS BURNED

Babylon. Long Island Aug. e2--Fire this arte'
noon destroyed a group OF seven barns on Aasus-
Belmont's nursery farm. two miles north OF ta'
place All OF the buildings were burned fiat VIA
them were burned one hundred tons OF hay. i0u,
hundred bushels OF rye. twenty-five cords OF saw
wood and a lot OF farming machinery and nttihss
The loss is estimated about $la0N. whicA -
partly covered by insurance
The fire started IN the large hay barn. VIZ" VI
was the centre OF the group. II is believed 10 na
been the result of spontaneous combustion uus "a
the close packing of green hay Mr. beiIhOA' ""
informed OF his loss by wire. - ,hs
The local hremen were delayed IN reach..hhs AL
fire by the fact that fifteen minutes before te nal
for the blaze at the BelmOnu farm tIsS Ia
been called to night fire IN the new coSi u,cSlyn
being erected by II. Frank Shorthand or fs S-or,
the Crescent. The fire started on the IuoN +hsrs
a spark from a tinsmith's lamp The loSS ~
WAS about 81 600
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
TWO NATURALIZATION ARRESTS.
Foreigners Failed to Get First Citizenship
Papers, 1t Is Charged.

Through the efforts 81 Harry Stoweli. Deputy
state SUPERINTENDENT OF Elections. In charge Of the
branch office at No 30 Broadway. two arrests were
made yesterday on charges Of naturalization
frauds The first arrest that Of Arseino Man
gieri 4 laborer employed I'm the Bureau OF High
ways. and living at No. III Mulberry-st. Mangieri
vas thirtv-three years old when he came to this
country II Is charged that H. never secured first
citizenship papers. although he has the second
He was held IN 500 for examination
The other arrest OF Giovanni Dtgregorto.
forty-nve years old. Of No. 2.l03 Second-ave. d.
gragorIo Is a Street Cleaning Department employee.
and was sweeping At one hundred-and-twenty
fourth-st and Second ave. when arrested HS mas
been two wears with the department. He was
TWEEN Ave years old when he came 70 this country
He secured his fnal papers in 1898, and II Is
Charged never secured the first papers: He was
taken to Ludow-st Jail. as II was too late 10 ar
raigu him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
COLORADO FUEL PLAN.
1t Is Declared Ef'ectiUc, and s45,-
900 900 Bonds UM Be Issued.

Official notice has been issued that the Colorado
Fuel and Iron Company's retunding plan and
agreement OF December l. 1903. has been declared
effective. The plan was proposed by n committee
consisting Of James A. Blair, william L. Bull.
Otto T. Barnard, Philip Lehman and John r.
Borne 1t provides for the creation Of issue OF
s45 100000 convertible consolidated 5rst mortgage
; per cent bonds covering the entire property OF
the company. including the coal and lands sold
10 the Gould Rockefeller interests about year
ago, directly or by pledge of debentures, subject
only to the existing divisional liens.
The sale already referred TO of part of the
property made in order 10 enable the com
pany TO meet certain heavy financial obligations
for labor material and construction. The plan
set forth that to recover the property Sold which
would be reconveyed at the selling price by the
purchasers, with reasonable interest, TO provide
sufficient money complete improvements begun.
to fulfil the obligations OF the company and to
furnish necessary working capital would require
about $1S600.000 cash. 1t was proposed to use the
$40 10000 bonds in providing these necessary
funds, and also in taking the S1io6S.0oo out
standing per cent debenutTe bonds and the $500
go existing per general mortgage bonds. The
plan contemplated also an increase OF the common
stock by about $6aoo,0Cb OF this new stock
$4,000 would be given bonus with N4OooooO
of tho bonds exchanged for the present de-
b entures.
A syndicate representing a majority of tho
pany's stock agreed TO underwrite the Sl360o,oOO
cash payment receiving $1,000 in bonds and 800 III
new bonds and stock underwritten the stockhold-
ers at the underwritng price the part not taken
ad Of on ea fFS nf the ousahn s
900 debentures had been obtained UP to last
An organization of minority holders was formed
a few months ago. who took the position that GER
tain clauses of the debenture agreement would
into effect without their cooperation that the
Gould Rockefeller interests had, by purchasing part
sponsible for payment of the debenture5 in full
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
CELEBRATION IN GALVESTON.
dwelling of Sea Wall Monuments Occasion
for Rejoicing.

Galveston. Aug The completion Of the Gal
weston sea wall the greatest structure OF IT'S kind
in the world. was celebrated to-day BY runniag
excursions from different parts OF the State the
city. Governor Danhsm was present. and made
a eulOgistic address, commenting on the remark
able work which has been accomplished here. Gal
weston being in line 10 seek advantage from
the unique position Of the city up to date
American port; the railroad centre nearest OF al
TO the new Panama Canal. and the natural Outes
for the commerce OF nearly One-half the United
States.
The sea wall was completed the last o. July
Two granite monuments were erected st the foot
OF Tremont-st. to commemorate the completion
of the wall, and these monuments were unveiled TO-
day The wall is 1888 feet long, Is feet wide a.
the base feet wide at the top. and II feet out a.
water AT mean low tide with granite riprap apron
extending q feet out the Gulf side. The con-
tract price OF the wall was 81 l9S11S The scrist
construction OF the wall proper consumed Vho
year four months and seventeen days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
SOUTHERN SUGAR RATES RESTORED.

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEl
New-Orleans. Aug IA sensation was caused
among the New-Orleans lines to-day by the Bur
lington's announcement that its Ave cent rate on
sugar from 81. Louis TO Missouri River points and
ST Paul ana Minneapolis. had been cancelled Tho
New-Orleans lines. unlike the Burlington had filed
their tariffs with the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. and had informed all customers They could
not therefore, withdraw their rate by simply notl-
Tying, to their freight committee, and com
PEELED 10 protect New-Orleans shippers. After
meeting to-day. however. they announced that after
September tho rate would be restored 10 81 cents
which prevailed before the first rate war. 1t Is
not known here why tho Burlington cancelled its
rate unless It received assurances from its COM
petitors that they would observe tho agreed upon
rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
U. S. COAL.ING STATION DISABLED.
Loss of 100000 at LamOine, Me.-Incon-
venient for Navy.
lny rrLroaArH TO THE TRIBUNE

Bar Harbor Ne, Aug. 22.-The United States
navy suffered a severe loss in tho general storm
which rayaged the Maine coast on last Saturday
night IN tho blowing over OF OF the big
towers at the coalng station at Lamoine. making
tho entire station unfit for use. The loss is espe
cally serious at this time. coming after the burn
ing OF tho station in Portland Hsrbor, and leaves
tho navy without ii coaling station north OF
Charlestown. Mass It will prove inconvenient. as
tho training squadron OF three vessels is on Its
way there from Bar Harbor, and three OF the
vessels OF the Asiatio squadron were expected TO
coal there the middle OF next month. 1t viii also
prove be a considerable loss. as II Will take
at least 10000 to put the plant back into working
condition.
The coalng station was built In 1901 by Snare &
Triest. and used until the manouvres
here last summer. The court OF inquiry which
will investigate the accident Will arrive at La
moline tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
JERSEY CENTRAL WRECh.
-Four Freight Cars Smashed ana
Traffic Delayed By Collision.

Elizabeth, NJ J., Aug. % (SpeciaD.-A Ireisht
wreck. caused by rear end collision, occurred
this afternoon the Jersey Centrars LONG
Branch division south of Carteret. ~ j. the
forward train was halted on the tracks, when
the other train came rushing along. Conductor
Carmen of the first train signalled the other
train to stop, but it too late to avert an &C
cident. Carmen saved his life by jumping from
the top OF freight car.
In the second engine. which was damaged
badly were the engineer. iremen and three
other men, all of whom saved themselves by
jumping. Four large freight cars were broken
up and travel was blocked for a couple OF
hours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
WELL KNOWN FRENCH BAND COMING

The Musique de la Garde Repuhlicaine n mill
tary band OF Paris. viii arrive here La Savoie
Friday. September g. route to st. Louis
where IL is TO give series OF concerts at the
Worlds Fair. 1t will be met the French Line
dock by committee OF French citizens and escort
ed hotel.
A dinner win be given the following day the
Care Martin. at u o'clock Many prominent
Frenchmen and other guests will be present
On their return from st. Louis, in October a
farewell dinner Will be given to the members and
they are to give several here one of them
TO be for the benefit of the French Hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
THINK DEMAND FOR $4,000 A JOKE.

Charles Krieger. a drygoods dealer in Washing
ton-st Jersey City, opposite the postoftice, sus-
tanned a momentary shock when he found in his
mail n letter purporting to have been sent by the
evanescent BLACK Hard" 1t was postmarked
Jersey city August 90 1880 p. M. and was as
follows
Kriger-A man will be in your store at $50 oclock
Tonight Hand him 5000 say word, II you
BLACK HAND. XXI.
Krieger consulted the police who concluded IL
was the work of practical joker. 1t was written
in feminine hand. policeman was on duty at
the store last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
NEW CONET RESORT TAIN.
Plot 1000 by 1000 Feet May Be-
come amusement Park.

\ syndicate OF capitalists has bought a plot Of
land comprising about six hundred lots. on Surf
ave, toney Island The property is between
Thirty-ftth and Thirty-sixth SITS running back
TO Gravesend Bay. and the purchase price
about 5000 The holdings OF the syndicats now
comprise tract with a frontage Of leo feet in
Surf-ave.. with a depth OF 4oo0 feet extending
20. and fronting on Gravesend Bay.
IL was reported yesterday that the syndicate IT.
tended TO convert the tract into large amuse-
men park which would equal in size the COM
bined area or Luna Park and Dreamland. Included
In the plans Of the promoters is the dredging Cc
Gravesend Bay TO permit steamers 10 land at
Dul3head and pier. which will be built.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
ATCHIsON COMPLETES ANOTHER DEAL
To Take Over $13,00O,OOO Stock of South
ern California Company.

Los Angeles. Aug. 22-The directors OF the South
ern California Railway have decided 10 dispose OF
the stock OF the company, amounting to some sla-
10000. to the Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe Rail
way Company. The transfer will be largely mat
ter Of form, the Santa Fo company having had
control OF the property tcr several years The prop
erty embraces all of the Santa Fe main and
Drancfl lines, as far east Barstow, Cal, covering
trackage OF about five hundred miles. The sale
VIII be completed within a few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
lay TELEGRAPH TO rue TRIRU

IBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE.l
Denver Aug 22.-E. +. Birmingham. a wealthy
mining man. has received an anonymous letter
saying:
Your grandson is in danger. You must give us
81. 900 within a week, Wen kdnap him. DO not
tell the police or it will be worse for you. Pub
fish this your sorrow We are a determined
band"
The grandson referred to is seven-year old Eu-
gene Mechng, Mr.. Burlingham's favorite, and the
son of a prominent druggist. While detectives are
searching for the writer of letter, tho boy Is
being carefully guarded day and night by an armed
special guard, paid by his grandfather
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
GOES TO COURT AGAINST "ToMv DUNN

IN the supreme Court yesterday counsel for John
j. boyiah who is fighting ex-Sherir TON" Dunn
for the Tammhny leadership of the xXyIth AS
sefnpiy District applied TO Justice Amend for an
order 10 strike from the primary rolls the names
OF si&ty-five residents of the district who Boylan
aheses' nave moved and have no right TO vote at
the coming primary election. Attorneys for three
OF the men mentioned put in af1davits that they
had noi moved and did not Intend 10 Argu-
Heot In the cases was adjourned until Thursday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-23
WOULD NOT TAKE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE

Eight released Boer prisoners, who have been in
Bermuda since their capture and shipment there
arrived here yesterday tho Trinidad They re-
fused TO take the British oath OF allegiance and
when released had to stay the island until they
found means to get away. Recently a body Of in
terested persons raised a fund 20 send them back
to their homes. They will be cared for while here
by the Rev DR. Boynton, of Freeport, Long Island
who IS in charge OF the fund raised for them A
special board OF inquiry will hear their cases at
be permitted to land.