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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
NEARING TUNNEL END.
WOrk Under Harlem To Be Done
by September I.

IN few days the work OF joining the upper
and the lower parts Of the last section of the
subway tunnel under the Harlem River will be
started The entire tunnel. measuring GAO feet
from shore to shore. VIII be completed by Sep
TENDER T.
Some engineering innovations in the construc-
ton of this second section OF the tunnel were in
troduced by D. D. Mclean. of McMulleu & Nc
Bean. the sub-contractors for this portion of the
subway. Chief among them the building of
the upper part of the tunnel the surface Of
the river, the tunnel itself being used as roof
and the work being carried on in a floating box
or pontoon. A channel was dredsed out in the
mud along the line of the tunnel and two walls
Of sheet filing driven across the line and the ends
of the tunnel section. Then the sheet fling was
cut off on the spring line of the tunnel, the
tunnel was built. freed from it's floating box
lowered and permanently secured TO its founda-
ton of sheet fling.
A working chamber, 900 feet long and 311s
feet wide. with the river bed for floor. the
timber sheeting for walls and the section sunk
from above the roof provided Then the
work of pumping the water out Of the chamber
was accomplished and the mud excavated. Com
pressed air is forced into the chamber and the
workmen who will join the upper and lower Sec
tons of the tunnel shells will enter the working
chamber through air locks. 1t will require about
thirty days TO join the two sections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
M'CALL AND DELANY DISAGREE.
Alderman Thinks City Cannot Seize Staten
Island Boats and Terminals for Nothing.

Alderman John T. Mccall who as chairman Of
the Finance Committee Of the aldermen is an ex-
ofIicio member OF the Sinking Fund Commission
declared in a meeting OF the latter yesterday that
he believed the courts would not sustain Corpora
ton Counsel Delany in important decision on
the Staten Island ferry question
AT a previous meeting the Controller reported
that the Staten Island Ferry Company wanted
$500 go for five boats and the terminal buildings
the Whitehall and Staten Island ends OF the
route. lie said the city might accept the figures
asked for the boats. but he opposed giving anything
like the sums asked for the old buildings. Mr.
Grout then raised the point whether the city was
under any obligation 10 buy the buildings
This question referred TO Mr.. Deiany and
his opinion submitted yesterday, declared that the
city under no legal or moral obligation to pay
cent for either boats terminal buildings. AS
to the right TO buy the boats. he saw nothing TO
prevent the city from doing Whether the city
had a right 10 buy the terminal buildings he did
not say.
The whole question yesterday was referred back
20 the Corporation Counsel. with instructions TO
give opinion whether the city, through the Sink
ing Fund has a right to spend money for buildings
which IL does not greatly need with other object
than reaching a peaceful settlement with the ferry
company. Meanwhile. Mr.. Cirout will try to nego-
tate further. his hand having been reinforced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
FALLS FROM HIGH UIRE.
Performer at Dreamland Nay Be
Crippled Women FAINT.

Melville Howard. a high wire equiliorist.
rowly ped death by being whirled from wire
az DreamIand yesterday. Towards act consists
OF a slide from the top OF the electric tower 20
the TOP OF the chutes- When he first started to
make the slide strong northwest wind made il
impossible.
a few hours later Howard decided to perform.
regardless OF the wind. Carrying two revolvers
and eEyeloped in an American flag. Howard
Erasped between his teeth leather cap which
was fastened TO hook and passed over the in
clined wire Before he had gone half the distance
the wind whirled him around several times To
the crowd below it seemed though he word
loosen his hold any moment. When about
twenty-five feet from the finish he forced 10
let go. AS he fell number OF women tainted
A shoot the chute boat passed within six inches
Of the PROSTATE man. who fell neaT the upper plat
form OF the chute
Or. Conner. of Dreamland after hasty exam
inatio1 round several tendonS and ribs broken.
and possible internal injuries. An ambulance
geon the Reception Hospital said that che acct
dent might cripple Howard for life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE,
Democrats Need 299 Votes to Win
the Election.
-rRou ZEE rR1nuNE srREAu. !

Washington. July ga good many people have
Tot stopped think that in order 10 win the next
Presidential election the Democrats will have 10
get one more vote than the Republicans" said
Judge ". B. Alexander, OF Chicago. to-day.
Now % you make that out. judgeT
'9Tel. tts easy enough. The total Of the
Electoral College IS s7s. II II should by any rare
chance happen that each party got one-half this
totsI-in other words II the election resulted n
tie nc Democrats getting 2s and the Republicans
he same number. the contest would then be thrown
INTO the House Of Representatives. The Republi-
cans - that body. having large predouina nee
IA the number % States under their control would
proceed % course. TO the election OF their cand-
dates So you will observe that IN order 10 win
ne Democrats viii have TO 23s votes, or
1Ist one more than half the college. while the
ether side can make out On 23s'
Judge Alexander referred. Of course 10 the fact
that were the election 20 be thrown into the House
Under the provisions OF the Constitution the vot-
ing there would have 10 be done BY States. each
s-ate having one vote. Were all the States repre-
sented the Republicans would have 2elz as against
ia'z Democratic votes. The division Of the States
politically Is as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21

Engineer Van Alstyne the member Of the ad-
visory board of the barge canal; II. NJ Dieder-
ich. director Of railways and canals of Germany.
st. John Clark designer of the New-York sub
way. and number of other prominent engineers
were also present.
The demonstrations lasted for several hours.
and consisted first of the hauling of three canal
boats bearing burdens of ia. 40 and 100 tons.
exclusive Of the aggregate weight OF $50 tons
OF the boats making total of GIG tons. The
second test was the hauling of three boats of
10 tons each capacity. exclusive of the weight Of
$50 tons of the boats. or total OF $50 tons
The third test was the hauling or the six boats.
making grand total OF 1886 tons. The mini
mum speed was two miles hour, while the
maximum was sughtly IN excess OF four miles
Further tests consisted of towing three boats
by animals. and overtaking and passing them
with the electric mule: also towing the boats
with the electric mule and meeting and pass
ing three boats with animals and the main
tenance OF high speed in rounding sharp curves.
The tests were all highly satisfactory. and all
present expressed themselves satisfied OF the
mules practicability.
The machine tested at Schenectady yesterday is
Identical in design with the one tried there last
October and differs In several particulars from
ventions for the same purpose used in other parts
OF the world. II is electric locomotive. running
upon a special kind of railway the towpath. and
hauling boats by means OF a rope II requires only
a single rail but in order to accommodate boats
moving In the opposite direction II is proposed 10
have another one parallel with the first. For d
reason about To be mentioned it is necessary TO
have "a portion OF the mechanism reach under the
rail. The latter is arranged. therefore, top of
an I-shaped beam about eighteen inches high),
which is elevated enough above the ground to allow
a little clear space underneath.
The most novel feature Of this motor is the meth
Cd b. which adhesion is secured. Although the
machine weighs six tons. and the whole weight
rests the rail. additional means en-
p!oyed 70 prevent slipping when the motor is draw
ing heavy load. Wheels above and below the
I-beaul grip II firmly when the mOtorman moves a
certain lever. The same idea has been worked out
in another way by CAM * Co. electrical engineers
OF Budapest. Hungary.
The motor is 10 feet long. feet wide and feet
high II equally we'll in either direction. The
motorman has seat on whichever happens 10 be
the rear end and faces forward. The current is
derived from overhead wire, and is OF the direct
type. An alternating current, however. could be
utilized. This particular machine develops eighty
horsepower. and is capable Of moving four boats
each holding 20 tons, at whatever speed should be
deemed safe a canal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
ONLY A74 IN RED CROSS TREASURY
Reorganization Came None Too Soon for the
Institutions Welfare.
trRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington July 2O-That the reorganization of
the American National Red Cross occurred none
too soon for the welfare OF that institution was
strikingly demonstrated to-day. when Colonel W
H. Michael. chairman OF the committee appointed
By the President 10 audit the societys accounts.
struck his balance and found that there was only
81 "A in its treasury.
Immediately preceding the transfer of the con-
troll of the Red Cross TO the new management prac-
tically all its available assets were converted into
cash and all debts were discharged. with the result
thar less than s. remains in the treasury
Colonel Mchaels report shows that Charles 4.
Baker. the Red Cross treasurer received $3.50 81 in
that period and paid SAC 81 The chief item
IN the receipts $500 derived from the sale of
real estate in Connecticut-ave. extended Miss Bar
ton the retiring president OF the society. turned
81 GIG Is into the treasury from the emergency fund.
The largest item in the expenditures was the sal
arv Of e Howe 81 25l. Other expenditures were
chiefly the cost OF maintaining Offices ana the trav
elling expenses or agents
In the light of this showing one of the first du-
ties which deyoive the new executive committee
will be the raising OF funds 10 recoup the treasury
of the organization, in order that the society may
be in a position 10 act in the event OF any eIner-
cencv which may call for immediate acton and
relief.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
BoNEsTEEL ASKS FOR PROTECTION
Opening of the Rosebud Reservation Fol-
lowed by Reign Of Lawlessness.
my TELEGRAPH 10 rur TnrBrS


Sioux CITY. Iowa July 9o-AdmittnS inability to
quen a riot that has continued since last night
the town of Bonesteel. S. D.. has appealed Gov
ernor Mickey and the federal government for p-o-
lection either by troops a corps of special Off
Gers. The trouble began when the trustees OF the
town last night decided dispense with the serv-
ices OF the Chief OF Police James Melon. for eco
norical reasons. and hire inexperienced native
OF the town. Al the time they decided TO
the gamblers of the streets, ignoring the fact
that before registration for the Rosebud opening
began they had sold these street rights. flourish
ing three shell game aroused Marshal McDermott
and he tried II of lie drew pistol, but
promptly disarmed and driven off the scene
This started the 'grafters" and thereafter they
mobbed every police officer who seen. The
bluecoats relieved ef their and clubs, and
Of them lost their valuables to-day. The
supremacy OF the grafters' followed, and hold
ups We're common all night The town board
day decided call for help. though still refusing
grant the petition OF the citizens 10 reinstata
Melon, who formerly Chief of Police of Sioux
City. and is q competent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
TO CARRY MARYLAND.
Senator AcComas Says Republican
Prospects -Are Most Encouraein
IFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU I

u
washington July Ex-senator McCouas who
came 10 washington to-day TO confer with Secre-
laFy SHAW, regards the political prospects in
Maryland as most ENCOURAGING
me Republicans o: Maryland are decidedly
hopefu said the Senator this afternoon. They
feel that the prospects Of carrying the State in
November are exceedingly good The people of
Maryland, as Of every other State in the coun-
try are not ready for change in the admins
uauoh OF affairs. They are too well satisfied WITH
eSlsung conditions and do not consider il advis-
able 10 bring about a change This sentiment will
90 huch toward electing the Republican national
ticket IN November. I have found a number of
gold Democrats and independents In Maryland
who will not support the Democratic nominee and
KNOW OF number Of silver Democrats who will
not Go so. There is no doubt that the ticket viii
receive the support OF number Of gold Demo-
crats VINO have acted with the Republicans in
maryland heretofore. but how large this uuu15er
VIII be remains 10 be seen. While il is true that
II now appears that a good many OF them will do
So VIII watch the coming Of election time 10 see
now many Of them will hold TO their views The
prospect or change in tariff laws and the agita-
ton that will follow will not be reshed by SOUND
money Democrats and business men and there
will probsb be less support for the ticket in No
vember than now appears likely The business
men may not personally fear the change that
would come with the election Of Judge Parker
but they certainly would have fear any
change IN the administration that would bring the
election OF Democratic House and a Democratic
President would be a long step in the direction OF
tarin and other agitation that would ne dangerous
10 the business interests OF the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
LOST $4oO IN GAME; CAUSED ARREST.
New-York Lawyer Failed to Press Charge at
Alexandria Bay.
fnv TELEGRAPH TO The rElar:r.I

Clayton, n. Y. July 2n.-After losing 500 at a
game of cards. Aaron s. Shapiro. a New-York
lawyer. swore out warrants for the OF three
OF his fellow guests at the Thousand Island House
at Alexandria Bay last evening. When an officer
to arrest the men he found only one the
other two having escaped across the St Lawrence
to Canada This man gave his name earlier in
the week. when he arrived at the hotel as Colonel
W w. Taylor. of Washington. and said he was a
retired capitalist, formerly connected with the
New-Orleans sugar market
When Colonel Taylor brought before the
justice for hearing this afternoon Mr.. Shapiro
was not present 20 appear against him. and in
yestlgatlon showed that he had left town The de-
PENDANT discharged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
MURDERED ON CUBAN PLANTATION.
Mystery of Disappearance of Maine Man
Solved by Letter.
lBT TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIsuNE.I

Bangor Ne, July 20-Postmaster White OF
Orono on Wednesday received from Havana a
letter saying that young named Simmons.
from Maine. had been murdered on a plantation
i'm that island by Cuban named Ricardo Garcia
This solves the mystery of the disappearance
Of Louis simmons formerly OF Brewer. He was
the youngest Of Thomas simmons. who now
lives IN Orono.
Louis and his elder brothers, George and John.
went West some years ago. and were for
time on a large ranch. Louis went to San Fran
cisco and attended school. and later Joined the
United States troops in Cuba. remaining there after
the a horse trainer. His letters TO his reIa-
tives suddenly stopped. and nothing could heard
from him. his brother George went to Cuba but
after long search was unable 10 find any trace OF
Louis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
EXHIBIT ELECTRIC MULE.
Members of Legislature and Isthmian
Commissions at Schenectady.
r.aNaa1aI aHL OIL HdvueaIzl All

Schenectady. n. Y. July 20.-Another highly
successful test Of the electric mule was made
in this city to-day by the International Towing
and Power Company. for the benefit of the mem
bers of the joint legislative commission appoint
ed investigate the subject of electrical towage
Of canal boats and the National Isthmian Canal
Committee. Professor William H. Burr OF CO.
lumbia University. the member of the Pana-
ma Canal Commission present The legislative
committee consisted of Senators Lewis. War
nick and Foley. and Assernblymeu Patton, APP
gar Palmer MeSoown and Bostwick- State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
SHIP MARTYRS MONUMENT PLANS.

As all the necessary funds available for the
monument 10 the Prison Ship Martyrs, in Fort
Greene BROOKLYN a building committee appointed
by the Martyrs Monument ASSOCIATE has invited
McKinn Mead & White. Carrere & Hastings and
Lord Hewlett 10 submit plans for the proposed
monument These plans will he judged by a COM
rnittee composed Of two architects and a sculp-
tor who will be chosen by the committee Of the
association and the competing architects The
plans Will also be considered by the committee in
with the Secretary OF War, the
the State and the Mayor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
PANAMA CANAL ZONE PROSECUTION.
J. Marbourg Keedy, New-York Attorney,
Appointed.

Washington July 2o.-J. Marbourg Keedy a New
York attorney. and formerly a resident of Haxer.-
town, Md. appointed Prosecuting Attorney for
the Panama Canal zone to-day. His appointment
was recommended by General Davis. Governor Of
the canal strip. Mr.. keedy served Prosecuting
Attorney in Porto Rico when General Davis wa,
Military Governor. and prepared the code of laws
afterward adopted by the legislature and now in
force. Mr.. Keedy speaks both French and Spanish
and Is thirty-seven years old. de will sail for the
canal zone on August . in time take part In the
formation OF the laws TO be enacted for It's govern
msnt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
DENTISTS WANT ARMY COMMISSIONS.
Pass Resolutions Calling on Congress to
Create Corps Ranking with Surgeons.

Asbury Park. N J.. July 20 (SpeciaD-Secretary
Charles A Meeker. OF the New-Jersey State Dental
Society. IS anxious that Uncle Sam shall care
properly for the teeth OF his soldiers To this end
he introduced resolution to-day at the annual
meeting of the society calling for the creation by
Congress OF a commissioned corps OF dental sur
seons, who shall hold rank corresponding 10 the
rules governing the medical department OF the
regular army. The resolution was adopted as the
sense Of the society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
FINISHED STEEL MATERIAL CUT.
Buyers Expect Better Market by October 1.
10y TELEGRAPH TO rHr rRrnrxrl

IBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE
Cleveland, July Flowing to a better demand
from the building trades. the competition for fin
ished steel material has become quite keen. The
small mills have made from ST. 10 Sc ton
which the big mills have met In one instance a
cut Of s. was made by a small mill on structural
iron. and for the first time in five years the price
Of steel rails has really been lowered by the re-
duction of the price track supplies The steel
buyers declare that the indications all point TO a
better market by October !.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
TIN PLATE MILLS TO RESUME

Newcastle. Penn. July aC.-The Shenango tin
plate plant here. employing two thousand men will
resume operations on next Monday. according 10
present plans The Greer tin plate plant will also
resume in a few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
cuMMINs FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

l5Y TELEGRAPH TO TIE TAI9CS1-J
Syracuse. July 1-John J. Curnmins's announce
rnent 10 Mayor A. C. Forbes that he does not do
sire reappointment member OF the library
trustees is taken by his friends TO that hs
4, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor ON tho
Democratic ticket. was suggested at tho Demo-
GRATIS National Convention at conference attended
by ID. B Hill and William z. SheshAn- Mr.. Cum
Minis is non-cornIpittal-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
THE DEAD

BESsERMAN. George. one year old OF Te2 Ninth
died early in TIE morning
TRACEY: Daniel lahorer seventy-three Eears % Of
No i23 West sixteenth-st came home in the after
noon. not feeling we'll: law down and became uncon-
seioGs; pronounced dead BY pT: Burdick q Ne,F s
York Hospital who said the heat In connection with
the mans age probably caused his death
An admirable insight into the influence of
humidity is afforded by comparison of the rec
ords Of the official hygronleter in this city for
the last three days. Humidity is computed by
noting the difference in the readings OF an ordi-
nary dry bulb thermometer and another in
strument whose bulb has been covered with
wet muslin, from which evaporation takes place.
Evaporation cOOls the inclOsed mercury. and the
amount of cooling depends the dryness Of
the atmosphere. At this season OF the year
Terspiring humanity is in the condition OF
wet bulb thermometer. The story told by the
litter is more accurate index OF comfort.
therefore. than the dry bulb thermometer.
In the interests OF simplicity, the Omparison
Is limited to two hours. g. and 30 D.
At the Government Weather Bureau in the morn
ing the dry bulb readings were as follows: Mon
day. 20 degrees; Tuesday. I6 and Wednesday.
80. The percentage of humidity for the same
hour Monday, So degrees; Tuesday. A.
and ST on Wednesday The percentage OF hui
nudity at 80 .. m. reported To he -
Monday, ~ on Tuesday and 40 Wednesday.
The wet bulb readings were ~, Is and Il de-
srees lower than those of the dry bulb Their
rnometer. 15ie. - and 81 respectively. It
thus becomes obvious why the air on Tuesday
was more refreshing, although the day was ap-
parently much hotter than Monday. A dninu-
ton in humidity alone accounts for the phenom-
served effect yesterday. There actual
fall in temperature-neary to the level Of that
on Monday-while the dryness of Tuesday was
fully maintained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
xxvIlIrH A. o. REPUBLICAN, OUTING.

The serni-eentennial anniversary OF the birth of
the Republican party will be celebrated on Sunday
afternoon and evening August :, by the Republican
Union of the XXyIIIrh Assembly District. There
VIZ be a family outing at Fuhrers Natural Park
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
TWO DIE FROM HEAT.
The MGrimum mperatarc, Official,
So Degrees.

maximum temperature of 81 degrees nine de-
grees cooler than the maximum Of Tuesday.
reported by the Weather Bureau yesterday. though
the in unofficial thermometers higher
than So degrees Despite the relief. there were two
deaths from the heat No prostrations were re-
ported in the METROPOLITAN district.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-21
CLEVELAND ON PARKER. !
Has Plea for Genuine Democratic
ZeaI and Stubbornness.

In the issue of Golfers Weekly" for this
week ex-Presidant Cleveland has an article en-
titled Steady. Democrats Steady" 1t is as
follows