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New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
COUNTY TREASURER HELD
Jury Thinks He Planned Robbery
to COUer EmbezzLement.

Pomeroy Ohio. Oct. ss.-After investigating for a
month grand jury to-day indicted County Treas
urer Thomas J. Chase charging the ennbezzlenaent
OF S14.5O0 from the AIeiggs County treasury Sep
tember g. when. he said. the treasury was looted
in daylight by two masked robbers who locked
him in a vault. Chase's bond was nxed at sl0,OOO
He was unable to furnish bail There is much ex-
element tonight over indictments that are ex-
pected tomorrow against other persons.
Chase was found locked up on September by
his daughter who rushed TO a bank and thence to
the fair grounds for some one who could open the
vault. II shown TO the grand jury that at
least half dozen men sitting in front OF the
courthouse all forenoon on September and that
none Of these saw the robbers. Roy Packard,
treasurer OF Olive Township in his testimony
hxed the time Of the closing Of the treasurer $
Office on September TO within two minutes Pack
ard came TO Poneroy that morning to draw $500
for Olive Township. After sitting in an adjoining
office he went to telephone. speaking to Chase as
he passed. At that time Minich. the janitor was
sitting by the door. Packard says he returned to
the treasurer's Office within minutes and found
the door locked. He asked Minich who still sat
at the door. where Chase had gone. Minich said he
thought Chase had gone TO the county fair.
Frederick Radford. assistant cashier Of the Mid
dleport Bank. and A. P. Miller. Editor Of The
Pomeroy Tr1bune-Telegraph." both of whom had
been appointed by the Probate Court TO make the
semI-annual examination OF the books testiIed that
they were proceeding with this examination when
the alleged robbery occurred on the day before the
alleged robbery Chase repeatedly asked the exam
liners whether they were going to the fair. They
replied that they would so the next day. The in
yestfgauion indicated that Miller was the last man
in the treasurers office before il closed the
ing of the alleged robbery. When he entered chase
said: Il thought you were going 70 the fair to-
day." Miller answered that he first wanted 70 get
a warrant cashed. Chase cashed H. then went out
OF the inner office. closed the gate and walked
toward the outer door. Miller is Of the opinion that
his was done prevent his going behind the desk
and looking into the safe. This caused the exam
insrs TO believe that the money was removed the
nrevious afternoon after the departure OF the eX-
aminers -, ,.,-... ,.,-. CO.. - -.
c-1eS The grand Jury resumed its investigation on
he theory that II Chase were guilty there was at
80, o1e probably two. confederates
Shaee comes Of good family Is fifty years old has
- tiSs two sons and daughter. the younger son.
- being deputy treasurer. Chase Is member or
49, ,Sethodist Church. and was never before sus-
Ine.e5 eLe ~ Wrongdoing.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
UNIVERSITIES EXPERIMENTAL.
Statement of DR.. W. E Huntington When
rnstaIIsd as President of Boston University.

Boston. Oct 26-The installation Of Dr. William
2 Huntington as president Of Boston University
took place in fremont Temple here to-day. II was
the nrst time that president OF this institution
bs6 ever been formally inducted into once
In his address President Huntington expressed
the opInion chat the universities were still IN the
way OF experiment in education. and that through
the inductve process it might be possible after
,@7-,,,t tire and experiment. TO reach general
agreement as TO what constitutes ideal education
Austin Barclay Fletcher. OF the board of trustees
nresided The Rev. DR.. Edward Everett Hale con-
ducte6 responsive readings, after which the Rev
ra-ssNord Paul Raymond president Of Wesleyan
Trnversity offered prayer. Governor John l. Bates
smoke for the commonwealth Of Massachusetts,
ASavor Patrick A Collins the city Of Boston, Presi
dent Charles ". Eliot Of Harvard University. edu-
s,,.I instit,,tous; Bishop Goodsell. Of the Meth
osist Episcopal Church. IN behalf OF the churches
ana Professor Borden P. Bovine, dean OF the gTaos
~. Sensrfment OF Boston University, IN hehat OF
Ha.S ~ S,1Eersity faculty. Ex-President Warren also
spoke
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
CONDITIONS IN PANAMA.
Stories of Trouble Grossly Eraggsr-
ated. Commander Young saga
ITRoM THE TRIBUNE sUEEAU.I ]

LFRoM THE TRIBUNE SCEEAU.l
Washington, Oct. 26.-President Roo,cvsls rs-
ceived assurances this afternoon from a naval
officer who has been on the scene for evs
months that the stories OF trouble In Panama
have been grossly exaggerated. Commands
I.ucien Young who was on the Montgomery as
Colon before and after the revolution. and has
been assigned to command the Bennington. WA
the authority.
LAS an evidence OF the good feeling On the
part Of the people OF Panama." said Commander
Young. Governor Melindez. Of Colon. who was
the father OF the first child born in the new re-
public, named the youngster after myself Al
the time we were at Colon the officers and men
received the most cordial treatment tna9tnabls
from the citizens OF the town Dinner after
dinner was given in honor Of the Americans. and
AT every one Of them the United States. Presi-
dent Roosevelt and the people OF this country
were toasted and complfrnented- A day before
we came North dinner was given for US and
the utmost good will was manifest IN the con-
versation and actions Of all the guests. That
could not have been possible had there oeeu
all the bitterness that has been talked about
a. existing in the hearts OF the people think
most ~ not all OF the trouble that has been
caused has been stirred Up by busybodtes and
persons who hope 70 gain BY a disturbed eonci-
tion OF affairs.
Commander Young says the ciinnate of ths
isthYnus is not UnhealthfuL He viii sail on nexs
Tuesday for Panama
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
PROBE A MYSTERIOUS SHOOTING.
Attempt to Take Life of Farmer Causes Much
Excitement at Union Hill.

Union Hill, n. J.. Oct 36-The police OF Secaucus
investigating mysterious shooting case that
occurred in that village last evening. The victim
was Daniel F. Stout. farmer sixty-one years old
Stout lives alone in Seventh-st.
He doing at home last evening when he was
aroused by hearing some one calling outside. He
got up and opened the front door. As he did so
there came a binding fash as a gun was dis
charged apparently directly in front OF him and
he felt singing sensation in his mead. He fell 20
the tOor unconscious Nelshbors took him TO the
North Hudson Hospital. where II was found that
the wound not serious Two marshals ap-
peared before Recorder HsSeI1an, OF North Bergen,
to-day and obtained summons Tor Mrs. Stout.
who lives at East New-Durham- They said they
thought she might possibly give them informal atlOn
that would throw light on the shooting
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
TRINITY COLLEGES NEW HEAD.
Hen Prominent in Church and State Attend
Installation Of Dr.. F. S. Luther.
Tsy TELEGRAPH 10 THE TRIBuNE.l J


Hartford. Conn, Oct. 2s.-The installation of Dr.
Flarsl s Luther as president of Trzity College was
he'd hare to-day. There were present twelve
Episcopal bishops fourteen presidents Of colleges
and the professors OF many other colleges the high
est executive officers OF the State and city and
many Trinity alumni Among those who marched
IN The procession 20 fhe hall where the exercises
were celebrated were the Rev. DR.. Rainsford.- the
Rev Dr. Huntington. Hamilton ". Mabie and
Stewart L. Woodford. OF New-York; Governor
Chamberlain and Lieutenant-Governor Henry Rob-
Rrts and Mayor Henney- Among others present was
J P. Morgan. OF EeW-York.
The presiding oficer was Justice William Ham
srsley of the Supreme Court.
Addresses were given By Colonel Jacob L. Greene
President of the corporation; Joseph Burlington. OF
ttttshurg; Professor Ferguson. DE, Luther Justice
Aaners,ey. President Hadley OF Yale and C. E Cor
isnhofer of The senior class. In the afternoon a
eEner was held IN the college gymnasium. and was
efended by about four hundred persons Bfshop
tptter and Governor Chamberlain were among tue
seeakers- Later reception was given oy Or: ana
Hrs Luther and in the evening there was q oT5tI"
lstt Illumination OF the college and campus; tne
E.eoents and alumni joining IN the singing OF tno
Trinity songs.
D. Flsvel Swesten Luther was formerly pro-
lessor OF mathematics al Trinity College. post
he he!d since iss3. He was born IN Brooklya:
1olE, On March 3. 1880. ard was graduated AZ
-fIlty College in 1870
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.



FOR LARGE BATTLE TLESHIPS-secretary Nor
ton attended meeting of the General Board to-
day. at which Admiral Dewey presided The sub
ject under discussion was the types and number
Congress. The results OF the Russo-Japanese War
so5teS 6y ,E Csner, u RoaTd and II + 5ro5a HE
that large batteshps viii be favored in this year
recommendations
NAVY PAY CORPS AFFAIRs.-That an ap-
pontee TO the pay corps shall not receive his COM
mission assistant paymaster until he has served
year acting assistant paymaster and his
physical mental moral and professional qualihca-
tions have been examined and approved by a board
Of pay officers appointed by the Secretary OF the
Navy. is the recommendation made by Rear Ad-
miral H. T. B. Harris. paymaster general Of the
navy and chies OF the Bureau Of Supplies and Ac-
counts. in his annual report. The recommendation
has the approval of the Secretary. who will prob
ably ask Congress to pass the necessary legislation
Admiral Harris suggests that actlng assistant pay.
masters have the rank OF ensign and the pay and
allowances or an asSlstanL pawn Win IT JnsT
rank, but that the secretary or the Navy sLlaIL
have the right to revoke the appointment OF any
self in manner indicating unitness for the navy
The temporary warranttng from time to time OF
mtral Harris. Enlistment Of chief yeomen directly
from civil life is urged, $4,000 in stores having been
crease OF the naval supply fund TO S5OO000 10 ear
VeTds Which the renort deems necessary are gen
eraI storehouses at Washington and Norfolk. lum-
Der shed and steel stOrehouse at Charleston, 5. c.
general stOrehouses at San Juan and Guantanamo;
q storehOuSe for provisions at Mare Island and a
lumber shed and yard at League Island. Improve
ment in the navy ration along specified lines is
recommended.
ARMY CONSCIENCE CONTRIBUTION.-Ths
Acting Secretary of War to-day sent TO the Treas
ury Department SIC in currency and % cents in
postage stamps TO be placed in the conscience fund
An envelope containing the money and stamps was
received by the quartermaSter general in Decem-
explanation might be made Of it. The package came
from the West, but there was nothing to Identify
the sender or explain his action
ORDERS IssUED.-The following army and
navy orders have been issued:
ARMY
professor Of military science at South Dakota AzFt-
Contract Dental Surgeon F. HOMER WoLvEN to Fort
Adams.
Major AUGUSTUS P. BLoCKsoM 1st Cavalry. from ST.
Louis TO join proper station
NAVY.
Rear Admiral G. w PIGMAN Commander z W.
Lieutenant c. c. SWEET. commissioned.
Lieutenant ". s. TURPIN. TO ordnance department..
navy yard Washington
Assistant Naval Constructors C. ". FISHER, Jr., E c.
HAMMER Jr. ]. H WALSH. G: G. WESTER-
LAND appointed
MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL vEssELs.-The fol-
lowing movements OF vessels have been reported to
the Navy Department:
ARRIVED
October 2-The Lebanon the Hannibal Bradford:
Nezinscot, at Portsmouth n. H; the Yankton. at
SAILED.
October 25-Ths Perry; from santa Barbara fOE San
Francisco; the Balimore. from Colombo for Singa-
pore; the Bain6rldge the Barry. the Chauncey. the
The Ps5rsl. to the Psciho Squadron.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
THE ATTEMPT TO CONVICT DREYFUs.
discriminating Documents Bought by Colonel
from Spy at Zurich

Paris Oct 2s.-The court-martiaI OF ColoneIs Dau-
trich RoIlin FRANCOIS and Nfareschal charged with
using military funds and otherwise influencing wit
day. The courtroom was crowded. The examination
OF Colonel Mareschal brought out a detailed state
Inent Of the sums which he paid to a spy bearing
the alias of "AusterIitz." The witness. with the
late Colonel Henry. formerly of the headquarters
staff. visited 'Austerlitz" at Zurich and paid him
sums varying from t2o5 to 5000 for discriminating
documents. The total paid this spy was about
5000 The last payment was In July. 1893. month
witness did not give the Of the documents or
details OF the identity of "AusteTtz" He reserved
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
ARMY SURGEONS TO SEE THE WAR
Hope to Draw Lessons for Improvement of
American Medical Service.

Washington. Oct. 26.-The general staff has de-
cided TO dispatch American surgeons as attaches
to the japanese and Russian armies. providing the
consent OF the authorities can secured The
military observers in the field with the beIHgerent
armies have already reported many interesting
facts regarding the operations OF the medical de-
partments Of the two armies that it has become
evident to the general STAFF THAI rhere has been
almost a revolution in field hospital methods as
result of the war. and II is regarded as desirable
that the American Medical Department should lose
opportunity of drawing lessons from the great
conflict. with view TO improving the army medi-
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
Asthma Can Be Cured

The statement Of Mr.. J. 2. Homan. 20
Z. Adams ST. Chicago, proves that the
worst cases Of Asthma IN the world ara
not only relieved but are readily cured
by DR.. SchiEmann's Asthma Cure. He
says: asthma kept me IN terrible mis-
cry for ten years until ] used your
Asthma Cure. Afterthe first trial vas
q changed man. went 70 sleep that
night and awok- next day much relieved
and ] have gotten entirely over the Asth-
ma. Il is now nine years. since was
cured"
Sold by al druggists az soc and sf.oo
Send &c stamp 70 Dr. r. SchiEmann, Box
So4 St. Paul MINI, for a free ull
package
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
SCOTTISH RITE mAsoNs' ELECTION.

A. The annual meeting Of the Supreme Council for
ne CGited States OF America, Scottish Kite
Azsonry held on Tuesday and yesterday, the fol-
lowing ofhceEs were elected: II. ". Baylss. Wash
lngton. .. c.. Sovereign Grand Commander; Calvin
~ Edwards. Albany. y. T., Lieutenant GFsno
Nomna ader: George Gibson Washington D c.
Grand Minister q state: Holden o. HILL Provi-
esnoe, Z. l. Grand Treasurer General; Marcus w
Norton. Providence. r. L. Grand Secretary Cen
e5sl: James r. Curtin. New-York. Grand Keeper
y The Archives. Samuel G. EbeTly, Washing ton,
- -. Grand Master General of Ceremonies; Jonh
=. ghocea, Dover y Il. Grand Marshal Genera
-lLsEa r. EGtler. Dorchester Esss.. Grand stand.
- Bearer, Peter - Anderson, Brooklyn Gfaho
iesf-ztn Z The CfuErd
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
SHOOTS SELF IN CENTRAL PARK.
Man, Still Unidentified. Had Evidently
Planned Act Deliberately.

A man who has not yet been identified shot him
self IN the head yesterday in Central Park while
sitting on a bench on the footwalk under one OF
the bridges on the east side Of the park. near
Seveuty-ninth-st. He died few moments later in
the Presbyterian Hospital The shot was heard by
Patronan O'Connor. who was within 200 feet of the
spot When he discovered the man the latter was
about to fre second shot. O'Connor knocked the
pistol from the mans hand.
From Information the police have Il fs evident
that the suicide planned deliberately. FOR moth
ing was found TO throw any light on his identity
He was OF evident refinement. and the CLOTHING
was OF good quality.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
WINTER VOYAGES TO SUMNER LANDS

An illustrated booklet entitled Winter Voyages
10 summer Lands" has bean published by the
Hamburg American Line for gratuitous diStrt6u-
tion. The book contains nearly one hundred half
tone Illustrations OF scenes and places IN the West
indies. the Spanish Main. Madeira. Spain, the
Mediterranean and the Orient and along the shores
~ the AdTiattc Sea, besides a number OF maps
showing the course followed BY the Meteor Prin-
.sssin Victoria LutSe and Moltka
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
HURT AT THE METROPOLITAN LIFE

William sheehan. iron worker. living IN East
Sixtee1th-st. was seriously cut on the head late
yesterday while at work In the sub-cellar OF the
new Metropolitan Life Insurance Company buildiSE
at Madison-ave and Twenty-fourth-st He was
struck By a piece OF glass. said to have been =
pane from window falling from the floor above
He was taken 10 the New.York Hospital The
accident set ahoat Iumor that three or four men
had been hurt by falling beams
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
MILITIA ADOPTS NEW ARMS.

Albany. Oct. 2S-Ad1utant General Henry issued
an order to-day formally adopting the United
states magazine rife. calbre 30 for the of the
state Naval Militia. The rifles with which these
organizations are now armed may be used until
November l. 70 complete the small arms practics
OF the current season
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
eIRLs LONG MISSING FouNp.

Danbury. Conn. Oct. 2s.-Helen Toussaint. who
is sixteen years old, OF Hudson Heights. y. j. and
May Miller. seventeen years old. OF New-York. who
had been missing from their homes since Septen-
Der q. have been found in this city and sent to
III
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
GRAND PRIZE TO PILLssURY FLOUR

BY TELEGRAPH 70 TIE TRIBCNEl
., louis Oct 2S-Pillsbury's Best Flour takes
.,.ervtling that IS high in the Of prizes at the
&, I outs Fair. PfIlsbuTy's Best takes the grand
80 gar the best -four the grand pTize for the finest
ssxhibit and the grand prize Tor the best bread
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27
NEW PLACE FOR mURAT HALsTEAo.

WASHINGTON. Oct 26.-Murat Halstead has been
a1a,+ed president OF the American NeWsbOys' Com
rany which vas organized 70 publish ''The Amsri-
can Sewsboys' Magazine He also has been chos-
en editor OF the magazine. Mr. Halsread VII 80
10 New-York and begin his new duties about No
veInber l.
How 1. the election EolnEs See Ths se~-4Ork rrfb-
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27

MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL VESSELs.-The fol-
lowing movements OF vessels have been reported 70
the Navy Department:
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27

October 25-The Lebanon and the Hannibal. Bradfc
the Truxtun. at Annapolis the Scorpion and
NeZinscot az Portsmouth. n. H. the Yankton
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27

October 25-The Perry. from Santa Barbara for 6
Francisco; the Baltimore from Colombo for sIna
pore: the cambridge. the Barry. the ChaUncey.
Dale and the Decatur. from Hong Kong for Cavi
The Petrol. To the Pacific Squadron
New-York tribune., 1904-10-27

How Is the election EOinss See The SeE-9ork
une. sunday. October 50
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-08

A sanitarium will be built on
the Hover Villa tract overlook
ing the Columbia river. This
is an ideal location which adj
ded to the beautiful climate will
attract invalids from far and
wide, especially such as are suf-
fering from asthma, bronchitis,
rheumatism and kindred Attic
tions. A mild, dry climate, not
subject to extremes in any form
with congenial surroun dings
are the prime conditions neces-
sary to the invalid, added to
this the proper hygenic and
medical treatment constitute the
sum total of all the agencies re-
quired to successfully battle dis
eases of the human system. \
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-08
Dissolution Of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the co.
partnership existing between &. A.
Lundy and G. F. Breithaupt, both of
the town of Kenpewick. County of
Yakima, state of Washington, under
the firm name and style of the Column.
bla Land Company, and doing a gem
eral real estate and land business at
kennewick, Yakima county, WASH
ington. is hereby dissolved by mutual
consent, G. f. Breithaupt withdrawing
rom same. The aforesaid Columbia
Land Company will in the future be
continued at the same place by G. A.
Lundy, who will collect all debts due
and owing to, and will assume all Tia
billt'es OF the said Columbia Land
Company.
Dated at Kennewick, Washington.
this nth day of March, 1903.
G. A. LUNDv,
Z. Il. BREITHAUpr.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-08

Many discussions are daily
taking place as to the best vari-
ETY. of trees to set out for wind
brakes and shade. Experience.
ed orchard men claim that Or
binary fruit trees such as apple,
peach or cherry planted either
as windbrake or shade will serve
the purpose as effectually. The
fruit trees do not require more
water, nor more cultivation and
care, nor will they take up more
space. Economy of space, water
and labor of cultivation me as
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-08
to Arizona and southern Califor-

to Arizona and southern Califor-
MIA. This statement is not an
exaggeration as from years of
residence in Arizona, we are
we'll qualified to speak from
personal experience. When the
merits of our climate becomes
known, there will be an influx
of people to this place during
the winter season, and their
number can at present be scare
ely comprehcnded.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-08
CONTEST NOTICE
Department of the Interior,
Land Office ut Walla Walla. WASH

Land Office at WAIlA Walia. WASH.
March :. 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed IN this office by Thomas W..
zentanner, contestant, against
stead entry No. S437, made OCTOBER y
1900, for tile Ywt, section y, townSIp
IN, range 90 e W M, by Charles ~
win. Contestee. n which 1t 10 ai,ty1 IN,
that said Charles II Irwin has wno w
aba ndoned said tract for more tDah rA
months Inst past, and has failed to asms.
ply with the law regarding !resiue e,.s
and cultivation, and that sara a ,,s ,hs
wns not due to his employment " ths
Army, Navy, or Marine corp, , y. n.
United States, as a private solu.s.l .I
ticer, seaman or marine, during tne~H; !"
with Spain or during any 0lher "" an
which the United States may w ,snd
gagged, said parties are hereby n ,,aamcs
10 onnenr. respond and offer evi ,aar
touching said allegation IT ~ oe be-.
n, m. on May q, 1908. before tne c,sts.
lister and Receiver ut the Uh'tNgyu . FL
Land Office In Walla Waila, wan ~ nro.
The said contestant having ,nna wi
per affidavit, filed March = iso dne
firth facts which show that a,.O notlce
diligence personal service OF tn's s,Jered
cnnI,ot lie made, 1t Is hereby V .,vsn
and directed that such notlce Do s"'
by due and proper publication. ,
Josffh L. Register
YAScEy C. BLA Iocaiser.
E6SNiNS''
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-08
Look over our new stock of
Shoes. They will please you.
R. Gerry.
CONTEST NOTICE,
Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, Walla WaIla Wash.


States Land Office, Wnlla WaIla Wash.
March, 3rd, 1903.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed In this office by Willium
Pallister, contestant, against Desert
Land entry No. ISL. made April It'll
1893, for the North Half (n!) Section
20, Township II N, Range % +. W.
NJ. by Arson W. Ebert, contestee, in
which it is alleged that said Arson W.
Ebert has failed TO make final proof Of
said entry within the time required
ny law; that he has failed to irrigate
or improve said tract in any manner
whatever at amy time, said parties are
hereby notified to appear, respond and
offer evidence touching said allegation
at 10 O'Clock ii. III on May, II, 1903 he
fore the Register and Receiver ut the
United State. Land Cificr In Walla
Walla, Washington.
The said contestant having, in q
proper affidavit, fled March 2nd, 1903
set forth facts which show that after
due diligence personal service of this
notice cannot lie made. it il hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be
given by due and proper ! utilization.
JOSEPH L. MoHUNDRo,
Register.
YANcyC. BLALocK,
Receiver.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-08

The warm weather of the last
two weeks has made inroads on
the snow in the mountains and
the effect is shown in the grad
ual rise in the Columbia. This
immense stream will contin ue to
rise from now on until in the
later part of June when it grad
ally recedes. The unusually
heavy SHOWS of last winter in
dictate that we may look for
high water.