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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
HENRY ROBERTS NOMINATED.
Connecticut Republicans Choose Him As
Candidate for Governor.

Candidate for Governor.
HARTFORD, Conn, Sept. A-Leut.- Gov.
Henry Roberts OF this city was nominated
for Governor by the Republican convention
to-day, receiving s74 votes out OF a total Of
5s7 cast on the first ballot Gov. Chamber
lain received lOe votes. Judge L. w. Cleve-
land OF New Haven received 81, and there
were 10 for ex-Speaker Charles H. Pine OF
Ansonia.
The result justified all the claims made by
the friend OF Leut-Gov. Roberts last
night He said there was an implied agree
ment two years ago, when he as nominated
for Lieutenant Governor that he should
be nominated for Governor this year.
Gov. Chamberlain refused to recognize
this situation. Roberts therefore went out
for delegates and with the party machine
behind him won out easily.
United States Senator Patt presided
at the convention to-day, being continued
as permanent chairman There was only
one contest beside that Of the Governorship.
A. j. Muzzy Of Bristol was candidate for
Comptroller, but was defeated.
The complete ticket Isl Governor, Henry
Roberts, Hartford; Lieutenant Governor,
Rollin s. Woodruff New Haven; Secretary
OF State Theodore Bodcnwein, New London;
Treasurer, James F: Walsh; Greenwich;
Observation-Disclosures, George L. Lilley,
Waterbury; presidential electors, Francis
T Maxwell. Vernon; Rutherford Trow-
bridge, New Haven; Harvey L. Roberts,
Winchester; Philip Corbin, New Britain;
Frank B. Weeks, Middletown; Floyd
Cranska, PlainHeld; Isaac W. Birdseye,
Bridgeport.
The platform makes the usual endorse
ment OF the national ticket, and on State is
sues congratulates the people Of the COM
monwealth on the wise management Of
their affairs by the Republicans.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
ARBITRATION MEN ADJOURN.
st. Louis Meeting Wants the Hague Tri'
bunal to End tho Present War.

Dunal TO EnO inc Present war.
ST.. LOUIS, Sept. 14.-The final session Of
the 1nterparliamentary Union for the Pro-
motion of International Arbitration was
held to-day. Brussels was selected as the
next place Of meeting. The unanimous
adoption OF resolution 8, for the ter
mination of the present war by the inter-
vention Of the Hague Tribunal. and Of reso-
luton s. for the prevention of future
wars and the calling Of an international
conference to discuss and establish through
the Hague Tribunal a system of inter-
national arbitration, was the chief work
of the convention.
Congressman Hits resolution on tho
protection Of private property on the high
seas in war times was withdrawn in the
absence Of its author. The final discussion
on resolutions was on Secretary Gobat's
proposal for closer union and organization,
more united action, distribution OF lltera-
ture, the establishment Of an official organ,
for a bureau for collection OF documents
and the incorporation OF the International
and parliamentary unions, which were con-
sdered and adopted after the section refer
ring to an official organ had been stricken
out.
The new International Council, consisting
OF two members from each country repre-
sented in the International Union, was an
nounced just prior to adjournment. Those
from the United States are Richard Bar
tholdt and T. r. Burton.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
GOV. PEABODY RENOMINATED.
The Republicans OF Colorado Renominate
the Present Chief Executive.


DENVER, Col, Sept. 1.-THE Republican
State convention to-day nominated Gov.
Peabody with great enthusiasm. There
was no opposition to him. This is the
State ticket:
Governor, James H. Peabody; Lieutenant
Governor, Jesse Mcdonald; Treasurer. John
Holmberg; Secretary Of State, James Cowie;
Auditor, A. E. Bent; Attorney General,
N C. Miller; Superintendent of Schools,
Miss Katherine L. Craig; Regents State
University. T. P. Baird and Harold Thorn
SON.
The platform strongly commends Gov
Peabody's administration. declares for an
eight hour law and equal protection for the
rights of capital and abor. John w Springer.
recently defeated for Mayor Of Denver.
made a sensation by denouncing d. H.
Moffat and w. G. Evans for aiding his Demo-
cratic opponent publicly, and charged
Moffat and Evans with compelling the
abandonment Of the prosecution of Demo-
cratic election frauds. Moffat was nomi-
mated for Presidential elector.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
THEY'LLWALKA ROUNDTH MILL
Declaration OF . Picket Striker Arrested
for "Loiterins" in Paterson.

PATERSON, N. j., Sept. 14.-Seven strik-
ing silk y orkers employed by the Dexter
Il Lambert silk firm were arraign ned before
Recorder Monberg this morning on the
oh aree OF lettering" or picketing he shops.
The strikers were warned by the Recorder
II at their arraignment this morning was
q preliminary warning tnat the men on
strike must not interfere with the opera
tives of the elk firms mills and that II the
warning we're not needed the City Counsel
would be compelled to enforce the laws
against -loiterfng" on the streets.
The strikers counsel William Hughes.
held that the strikers could not be held
for lettering 80 long as no disorderly acts
were committed, but Recorder Monberg
held otherwise explaining at length the
city ordinance covering the matter.
When the Recorder had finished, one OF
the strikers asked
Have we a right to walk up and down
the sidewalks of this city?'
Yes" said the Recorder.
Then we'll keep walking around the
mill all day." said the striker to his friends
as they filed out OF the court.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
IN FLOOD TINE CALL A cor.
DR.. kesseIer Seeks the Popular Haven Of
Relief With q Storm Story.

Dr. KesseIer Seeks the Popular Haven OF
Relief With Storm Story.
Sergt. McCann sat In the West Forty
seventh street station last night listening
to the rain drops. In walked DR.. Aloysius
Kesseler OF 23s West Forty-ninth street.
Il want you to send policeman around
to my house to stop this rain pouring down
my chimney said DR.. Kesseler -You
see. the Eden apartment next door is an
eight story building. The water is coming
down my chimney off their roof like flood
My carpets and furniture are being ruined. v
What dye want a policeman to dor
asked Sergt. McCann. You couldn't ex-
pect him to sit on the roof and catch the
water in tin pail could you, now?"
well, there must be somebody who can
help me-" insisted the doctor. Il won't
have my house ruined"
He explained that when the deluge was
first discovered he complained to the colored
janitor Of the apartments. At the risk OF
breaking his neck the janitor climbed on
the roof and tried to change the course OF
the water by laying planks along the cop
ing. But it did no good. The water poured
down the chimney worse than ever.
DR.. Kesseler climbed on his own roof and
laid planks across the chimney. But the
waters still came. Then he decided to
go to the polio for help.
II you won't help me-" he remarked
suddenly, as il struck by happy thought,
I'll go to the Board Of Health"
Just the thing said the sergeant and
the doctor departed.
At late hour no one in the Board OF
Health Building would admit having seen
him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
THUGS SCARE BRONX WOMEN,
A SERIES OF ASSAULTS IN THE
LONELY SPOTS UP THERE
Municipal League Committee Is Going
to Ask McAd0O for More Policemen
Hitherto All the Assailants Have
Observation-Disclosures the Rescuers.

Escaped-Civilians the Rescuers.
The womens Municipal League Of Will
liamsbridge in The Bronx is preparing
to appeal to Police Commissioner McAdoo
to provide that locality with more police
men to protect them against Italians and
thugs who infest 1t and have attacked
several women up there recently.
So alarmed have the women become
that they no longer venture from their
homes after dark, except under escort
and extraordinary precautions are being
taken to prevent houses from being entered.
Mrs. Henry Arthur OF 81 Elliott street,
who is member of the league is the latest
resident to be attacked. With her niece,
Miss Helen Arthur. she left home on Sun
day evening about o'clock to go to chuTch.
In the White Plains road a powerful italian
jumped from behind telegraph pole ana
before Mrs. Arthur could make an outcry
seized her niece around the waist and Rugged
her. iii,
While the young woman struggled with
the Italian Mrs. Arthur screamed Tor neip'
Some church members near ~ wen, a 20
their assistance. The Italian disappeared.
Miss Arthur found a policeman, who look
her and her aunt home.
White Plains road is poorly lighted from
21Oth to 23Sd street, and there are many
vacant lots along it. The few policemen
in the district make It an easy matter t tNe
shrubbery which lines the avenue.
Early on Saturday evening, Miss Clara
Rosling OF 2l8th street left the elevated
station at Bronx Park on her way nome
After she had crossed the Blue bridge
to take short cut to her home, an ltallan
jumped out of clump of bushes just south
of the bridge and tried to pull her out OF
the road. Her screams wers heard! by a
gang of laborers at work in the park, ana
they drove the fellow off. After long
chase he made good his escape The as
sault was reported 70 the hrohA Fa'h
Similar attacks were made upon Miss
Margaret Cullom OF Elizabeth street and
Miss May Delehanty OF Kossuth street.
They were also rescued by citizen s., MIS-.
Arthur the presi Sad OF ., ni fne
Policemen In no instance have been on
hand to protect women from these thugs
Had it not been for the presence OF citizens
the victims would not have escaped 80
easily. We feel that we are in constant
peril"
Other localities in The Bronx are also
complaining. Last Saturday night the
Rev. Joseph Hunter, pastor Of the Anderson
Memorial Church OF Belmont, while at.
tempting to stop a drunken fight in front
OF a saloon on Pelham avenue was set
upon and beaten.
The fremont police are still at work on
the assault committed upon Miss Edna
blessing of Philadelphia, whom six men
knocked down and robbed Of her jewelry
and money. She was in the fordham
Hospital for a week as the result OF her
injuries. u,. ,,,,,
ipal League will call this week upon Com
mission McAdoo to acquaint him with the
situation at Williamsbridge.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
RESENT PRAISE OF KUROPATKIN.
Japanese Papers Aroused by Change in
British Opini neutrality-suspicious. blamed.

Special Cable Despatch TO THE SUN.
TOXIC, Sept. 1.-THE public generally is
discussing the reported change in British
opinion in favor of Gen. Kuropatkins
strategy in foiling Field Marshal Oyama
The Jill Shimpo remarks that II the London
Daily Telegraph used the word .foiling in it's
editorial on the sub ject it was not justified
in such use.
1t adds that Gen. Kuropatkin, having
six months time fortified Laoyang for
the definite purpose of making a stand
against the Japanese. He chose the
place for a decisive struggle, but was
driven out Of the ring. The paper adds
that If the Telegraph article reflects British
opinion the change is probably due to the
unwarrapted expectations that are natural
in an ally.
The Kokumin comments in q similar man.
ner and says that while the Japanse are
anxious for facts, not opinions. the opinion
of their ally Is an important asset. 1t
thinks that Great Britain regarded the
Russian bear as a contemplate cat, and
is surprised by her display Of strength.
1t attributes the change in British opinion
to uncensored dispatches from Shan
haikwan and elsewhere. sent by corre-
spondents whose statements are prejudiced
by the treatment they received at the hands
of the Japanese commanders. 1t is i'm
possible, however that the correspondents
could have sent exact information. de-
spite their cleverness.
In its English column the Kokumin
noting the decline in Japanese per cent
bonds in London, remarks that the &C.
called maltreatment OF foreign corre-
spondents at the front seems to be py owing
exnensiye
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
FORAKER IN BRYAN's STATE.
Opens the Campaign There-Says Parker
Is Hill's Idol OF Clay.

LINCOLN. Neb.. Sept. 1.-the Republic
can Nebraska campaign was opened here
tonight by Senator j. B. Foraker Of Ohio
to an audience Of 1000 in the Auditorium.
Mr. Foraker said that Judge Parker's can
didaoy and his notification speech were
alike a disappointment to Democrats,
who had awakened to the fact that David
B. Hill had palmed of on them an idol that
was all clay. He discussed the Fsopus
speech, saying that where it was not mild
Endorsement OF past Republican policies.
1t was bid for trust support
Their chief cry, he said, is that Roose-
welt is dangerous man. They call him
War Lord, and yet in three years he has
not led us into any war. 1t is true he is
quick on the trigger. but his aim is always
TRUE"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
AUTOS TO COMPETE WITH CARS.
A New Development in New York's Trame
Announced by Croker's Old Company.

1t was announced yesterday at the Office
OF the Manhattan Transit Company at "a
Broadway, that the company has taken
over a concern in Hoboken which manu-
features the electric automobile onnibuses
operated in the Seeing New York tours
from Twenty third street and Broadway.
The Manhattan Transit Company Is the
corporate successor Of the General Car
rage Company which obtained charter
in Richard Crokers day of power giving
it the privilege of running vehicles propelled
city in the State provided the fare per mile
did not exceed rs cents nor the time charge
n cents an hour. The company put out
some electric hacks, but never branched
out to any extent.
One Of the officers Of the Manhattan
Transit Company said yesterday that tho
time had now come when what was impos-
sible in the days OF the General Carriage
Company had become practicable and that
Il was the intention of the company to
place passenger carrying automobiles IN
the streets in competition with the surface
cars. just how soon this was to be done
he would not say. l.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
DELEGATES FOR JEROME.
Faction Wins in One District
OF Jefferson.

WATERFOWL, N. Y, SEPT. 1.-THE anti
Carlisle men are tonight claiming ma
jority Of the delegates to the First Assem-
bly, district convention here Tomorrow
and expect to elect John M Fitzgerald,
John Byron Taylor, son-in-law Of the late
Governor Roswell p. Flower and Stephen
r. Ryan delegates to the State oonven-
ton. They will be against State Com
mitteeman John Carlisle and against Hill
and everything he wants.
They will probably favor the nomina-
ton OF Jerome for Governor, although
they do not care openly to commit them
selves. Carlisle will carry the Second Assem-
bly district. but a fight will be made against
him To Judge Henry Purcell will be Of
fered the nomination for State Senator.
TO succeed Elon r. Brown, but he may
decline. He is regarded as the strongest
man that could be named
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
THETA'S MATE SAVED.
Chung to wreckage When His Vessel Wsa
Cut Down nj Sea, and Was Picked UP.

Second Mate Edward Graham OF the
Nova Scotian schooner Theta, which was
cut down in a fog on Sunday morning OF
Cape May by coastwise steamship, vas
not killed. as conjectured. He was knocked
over hoard. and badly hurt, but was picked
up after clinging to ~reckage for several
hours by the schooner Coh6sset, and was
landed yesterday at Perth Ameoy.
The skipper and others of the crew CT
the Theta, which had her starboard quar-
ter carved of, abandoned her and were
picked UP by the Clyde liner ,, Mohican'
n. {. The Theta has been picked up
and towed into this port by the steamship
Pathfinder.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
OUTCLAsSED BY JACK O'BRIEN.
Hugo Kelly OF Chicago Meets Him in .
Six Round Bout.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept l4.-There was no
chance for two opinions as to the respective
abilities of Philadelphia" Jack O'Brien
and Hugo Kelly Of Chicago, who appeared
In the wind-up at the National Athletic
Club tonight. 1t was O'Brien's bout from
end to end, and after the fourth round he
appeared to let up. Kelly obviously was
outclassed. Whatever chance he may have
had to make a good showing against the
nimble Quaker was lost when he tried to
box clever"
At the finish OF the bout O'Brien did
not give the slightest evidence Of having
been mixed up in anything strenuous
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
CONFER ON STEAMER RATE WAR.
Third Class Rates TO Europe to he Increased
Considerably.

Special Cable Despatch TO THE SUN.
HAMBURG, Sept. h.-Representatives OF
the steamship companies engaged In the
rate war held a conference here yesterday
The proceedings were secret. but 1t is known
that It was decided that the protocols pre-
pared by the Frankfort conference would
be submitted to the president Of the British
Board OF Trade.
1t was also decided to increase considera-
bly, third class rates from the United States
to Europe on all the Continental and aff1li-
ated British lines. Sept. II will be the last
date on which the affiliated lines will take
passengers at the same low rates as the
Cunard Line. The Austro-Hungarian Line
on the other hand, will make further cut.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
DON'T VOTE WITH
Bishop Derrick's Campaign Appeal to His
Race-EuloEiZes Roosevelt.

Notwithstanding the storm, an apprecia-
tive audience OF colored folks gathered in
Bethel American Methodist Episcopal
Church in West Twenty street and
Fairbanks among their race here.
Bishop Derrick, the principal speaker.
eulogized Roosevelt as the greatest Presi-
dent since Lincoln.
There are no decent negroes, declared
the Bishop, who will vote the Democratic
ticket this year and give aid to the Tillmans
Of the South, who boast OF the fact that
they murdered negroes to gain political
supremacy"
The Bishop told OF the bravery Of the
negro sailors in the war. He himself, in the
Merrimac- Monitor fight, walked ankle deep
In blood, he said. The men and women
stood up and cheered him again and again.
He spoke OF Roosevelt having in his hands
the keys TO the door OF hope FOR justice for
the negro, and the enthusiasm was con-
tinued
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
coon SHOPPING IN FOG.
Seyenty.first Regiment Team wins tho
(ruiksh Trophy.

CREEpMooR, l.. l.. Sept 1.-THE Cruik-
shank trophy match, open to teams OF six
from any regiment. battalion. squadron or
company in military organizations. was the
feattre Today of the first annual tournaments
of the New York State Rife Association.
The distances we're 200, 500 and 800 yards.
standing at the first named range and promo
AZ the latter two. Miserable shooting weather
prevailed for the event. Gray banks OF log
obscured the targets. there were intermittent
showers and that such good scores were
made under these conditions speaks well
for the SIX of the contestants.
The Seventy-frst Regiment team OF New
York on which were several winners at Bis:
lev. in last years International matches and
at Sea Grit last week. won the event by iolr
points from the Second New Jersey Re9i.
ment team The Seventh Regiment team OF
New York finished third, the first team Of
the United states Marine Corps fourth and the
second team of the same commandhfth. Inc
scores were as follows.
seventy first Regiment 5s7 points: Second Rogt-
mcnt New Jersey. $40; seventh Regiment. 6t1;
nrSt team United States Marine corps. go secona
team same command $40 The Eighth. Tweifth
and Ninth Regiment teams also competed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
NO CHEERS FOR PARKER.
Montana Democrats, However, Make =
Biz Fuss Over Bryan's Name.

HELENA. Mont, Sept, 1.-THE Demo-
cratic State convection met here to-day.
Beyond perfecting the temporary organiza-
ton and appointing the usual committees
little progress was made
Edwin Norris Of Beaverhead was elected
temporary chairman. During his address
he took occasion to refer "to that patriotic
young statesmen. William j. Bryan" which
was greeted with tremendous cheers. The
mention of Judge Parker's name was re-
ceived in silence.
The chief interest centres in the ques-
ton Of seating the contesting Heinze dele
gates from Butte. The matter Of fusion
with the Populists and labor party Is also
attracting attention. Gov. Toole will I'M
doubtedly be renominated.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
FAIRBANKS IN DAvISs STATE.
To Join Senator Scott In n Stamping Tour
by Special Train.

Senator Nathan B. Scott, head OF the
speakers bureau Of the Republican national
committee, left this city last night for Wash
ington, where he will meet Senator Fair
campaign in West Virginia on Friday,
making speeches on that day from the
platform OF special train at thirteen stop
ping places.
Next week Senator Fairbanks and Sem
ator Scott will address mass meetings at
several OF the largely populated centres Of
the State.
Postmaster William Pearre Of Cumber-
land. Md. was at the Republican national
headquarters yesterday.
The drift in Maryland Is toward the
Republican party ne said. THE large
Wholesale houses in Maryland have been
very prosperous for the last seven years
and are unwilling to risk a change. The
farmers will support Roosevelt because
they have had a substantial share In the
general prosperity"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
JAPAN SEEKING NEW LOAN.
Bankers Summoned TO Confer About .
Third Issue OF Bonds.
Special Gable Despatch to THE Sun,

Special Cdbr. Despatch to THE SIN.
TOXIC. Sept. l4.-Baron Some, Minister OF
Finance, has invited the leading bankers
and capitalists of Toxic and Yokohama to
meet Counts Inouye and Matsugata, MEM
hers of the Council Of Elder Statesmen, the
members of the Cabinet, and NJ. Megata,
director Of tho revenue bureau, who has
inst been appointed financial adviser to
2Sorea for the purpose of discussing the
question OF a third issue OF bonds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
TIN PLATE FOR JAPAN.
Government order for 80, 900 Boxes Being
FIIled In Newcastle, Pa.

SHARON. Pa, Sept. IA rush order for
30 900 boxes Of tin plate has been received
from Japan by the American Sheet and
Tin Plate Company. The tin will be made
first lot will be shipped to San Francisco
tomorrow.
This is the first order for tin plate re-
ceiyed from the japanese Government
since the beginning Of hostilities with
R sS;cb the se sd T viii III food '
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
sao,pb Heck, Double Pleads Guilty

Special Gable despatch n THK Sun.
LONDON. Sept. H.-John Smith, the man
In mistake for whom Adolph Beck served
two terms at penal servitude, pleaded
guilty to the charges Of defrauding women
made against him when he vas arraigned
at the Old Bailey to-day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
CUBAN DEADLOCK BROKEN.
House Of Representatives Settles Dispute
Over Election OF Its Members.

Special Gable Despatch to THK Sur.
HAVANA, Sept. 1.-THE House Of Repre-
sentatives met to-day with quorum. On
seeing this the Liberals entered the meeting,
and after stormy debate the House ratified
the disputed vote Of June Is, approving
the credentials Of all its members whose
elections we're disputed. with one excep-
ton.
This action appears to settle the matter
of the deadlock. The Liberals unavailingly
protested against approving the creden-
tials
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-15
ALEXIEFF MAY BE A MINISTER.
Thought Probable He VIII Succeed Lams-
dorn-Hasnr Vet Resi- gned rs viceroy.
Special Gable Despatch to TnK SUN.

Special Gable Despatch TO THK SUN.
PARIS, Sept. 1.-The report that yiceroy
Alexieff has resigned is said at st. Peters
burg to be premature. 1t is thought prob
able, however, that eventually he will re-
place Count Lamedorff as Minister Of For
eign Affairs.
TOXIC. Sept. 1.-THE Jiji Shimpo asks
In connection with the reported resigna-
ton OF Admiral Alexieff, as Vioeroy OF the
Far East and the appointment Of Prince
sviatapolk- Mirsky as Russian Minister
OF the Interior in place Of NJ. de Plehve,
who was recently assassinated, II these
events are symptoms Of the defeat Of the
Russian reactionary party.