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New-York tribune., 1904-09-08

decorations, many palms and vases of cut flowers
adorned the mantels and were banked in the cor
ners The reception is the first large funcuoh e's'
held in the Hubbard Memorial Hall
Among those registered at the Ebhitt House. the
present HEADQUARTERS of the international Geo
graphic Congress, who attended the reception We're
James Muirheud, Royal Scottish Geographic So
ciety Glasgow Or. Eugene oherhumIlfr' c,e getfgdse
OF Vienna and Munich; Nile. q de Lobe s8CleoG 9i
de Geographic De ParlS hen5S rnsr,I Austrian
Society; William Morris Davis, Harvard iraXglie.S
University: DR.. L. ChaIikopouoS Cairo E-Eypt ,
Ir. Edouard Wagner. Leipsic: otto Quehe Ns{ura' {
delegate from Soclete de Geographic de France ana
Real Institute of Lisbon lIenIieh AaraaI n
ciety of Toxic and delegate OF Japanese soNet4t,
Sociefv. Professor William Iibbey. Princeton
University: Pinckney T. Greene, delegate OF me
Danes. Geographic society of Prague. Bohennia :
Professor Y Thouet. Nancy, France; InIriSit NJ Ssjts
of Commerce. Cologne: Nine. Henri Cordler
Paris; Or; Adoph Marr1se Berlin S1eosrsP9lc T,n-
islau Hanziik Prague, Bohemia; James, Nor
ris Margan, ROYAL Geographic. Society OF Aus
traiasa DR.. Franz Tetzner. Leipsc, cierma,nS
and Nine De kobeI soeiste t ShaS @9 Se9srhg a. pbe
Paris: Miss Graf y. Pde Geogrsphic S2Giety r9 2i
Hoii, Toxic Geographtcal society," the heEi S 1laE
MacCauley, Asiatic Society Of Japap; he Henry" c
ciety Of Brussels and Antwerpi Arthur Janle. Ser
lin; Henri Cordicr, president Council Socletc &c
government; H. c.. Parker, Columbia University
New York. delegate of Appalachial Mountain
Club; Major Alfred s.. Hill Gibbons. Bude, Corn
wall. England delegate Of the Royal Geographic
Society of London: Roberto Aiallonado. Valparaiso
Chilli; Bernhard PattenhauSen, Dresden; Major
General James Waterhouse, Royal Geographic So
ciety of London: David Joseph Kennedy, Royal
Geographic Society OF London. resident OF Iouns-
bury. Nova Scotia and Or Wilhelm Naldeyer
Berlin.
The programme for tomorrow includes the formal
opening of the congress at George washington
University Hall at 10 O'Clock. in the afternoon the
visitors will be taken to the various sclentInc
bureaus of the city under the direction OF the re-
ception committees From 10 TO y o'clock in the
evening a reception will be given at the United
States Naval Observatory by the superintendent,
Rear Admiral c. NJ. Chester.
The honorary president OF the congress viii be
President Theodore Roosevelt. who has taken a
personal interest in the meeting and to whom
many Of the delegates TO the congress are We'll
known As the President is unable to attend the
congress he has selected c. D. Wolcott. director
of the Geological Survey. to represent him and
make the formal address Of welcome in his name
Henry Gapnott Of the Geological Survey, who had
charge Of the Philippine census Is the secretary
Of the congress.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
TO TRY NASON,S PLAN.
All bat One of Building Employers
associations Agree.

The announcement was made yesterday ny NIIi-
lam X Mason, president of the BuldlhE 4tdueS
Alliance that all but Of the indiFldual ASSOC
Citations OF employers affected by the present strike
and lockout had agreed 10 try his plan for settn5
The deadlock The exception is the Electrical Con-
tractors Association which has formed an oppose
ton union of electrical workers.
While the unions in the alliance are seeking peace
the employers association, as body seemed ue-
terroined Yesterday that the unions must be hum
bled before any peace negotiations can take place.
The officers OF the association say also that they
have 10 official knowledge of any settlement pro-
ceedings
President Mason of the alliance made statement
yesterday evening. in which he said;
The only association Of contractors which has
refused 10 meet with representatives of Individual
unions settle in any way Is the kIectr3cal Con-
tractors Association. This we expected, as We
have had many fights with that body and VIII hght
il again. We start negotiations with the other
trades tomorrow. and in week some OF the
locked out unions will be working, believe
The unions In the marble industry It Is admitted
by the employers association. holding confer
ences with representatives of the Marble Industry
Employers Association which likely 30 lead 70
a settlement in their trade and pave the way TO
other settlements. An unsuccessful attempt was
made 10 settle the strike at the Trinity Building
which caused the whole trouble originally. anu
which began by William Bradley q Son employing
made. a proposition received Yesterday by the
Ruilding Trades Club from James Nolan. secretary
OF the Manhattan Borough board OF the BTlck-
layers LInicn. 70 call meeting of the general
arbitration board to arbitrate the troubles. was
referred TO the Joint arbitration board OF the brick
layers and mason builders
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
MRS. M'KEE GETS. $1,000
Husband Compromises DiUorce Suit
and Claim for 5000, 900.
tBT TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIsUNE.l

Ptttshurg, Sept Hart Mckee. OF New York,
and his wife. Lydia Sutton Mckee OF Allegheny.
have compromised their divorce suit Mrs Mckee
gets $4,000 and the custody OF the children. She
asked for 100000.
The New-York attorneys OF Mckee effected an
agreement with Mrs. Mckee by which $500 0O0 has
been invested for her benefit The interest of the
investment is at her disposal. but none OF the
principal. At her death the principal is to be Ii
vided among the children OF the couple Mrs Nc
kee VIII retain custody of the children, and their
father IS privileged to visit them 70 have them
with him certain times
Mrs. Mckee has been living in the Allegheny
Mountains during the summer. After reaching the
agreement with her husband she moved TO South
amDtOn. Long Island. where she Is now. II Is said
that fate has taken her into the neighborhood of
the family which. it is alleged. first caused the
estrangement between her and her husband. Dr.
Sutton is dissatisfied with the amount settled by
Hart Mckee on his daughter Hence he is pushing
mis- suit against Hart Mckee To recover 100000 al
legged to have been lost in Improbable stock
actions tips given 10y Mckee.
Tho agreement Of separation reached between
Mckee and his wife IS the saeOnd one, the first
having been closed in such manner that tho
could not he touched by either party.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
WELCOMED at PHILADELPHIA.
Interparliamentary Union Spends To-day
There and Starts for Pittsburg.

Philadelphia, Sept. THE Interparliamentary
Union. made up of members of the English law
making body and the parliaments of Europe ar
rived here to-day. the guests Of the United States
in of the continent There were 252 persons
in the party which left New York in two Pennsyi-
vania Railroad special trains at 9:45 o'clock this
morning The trains equipped and stored under
the direction OF the government, entirely new
and no detail omitted which would make for
the comfort Of the visitors
The run from New-York for philadelphia was
without incident. In spite of the fact that much
of the time occupied by the trip the Rocky
Mountains will be devoted to pleasure. the serious
purpose of the foreign legislators evident from
the beginning. The twelfth conference OF the
union is to be held at ST. Louis this week It's pur-
pGse is to discuss international arbitration
scale broader and efficient than that afforded
by the Hague Tribunal" An effort win be made TO
secure another international arbitration congress
within year If possible. and President Roosevelt
viii be requested to sponsor the proposed congress
There were many earnest discussions in progress
during tho two hours run, and the proceedings
Of the conference Were the burden of them.
The foreigners were apparently much impressed
with American methods OF travel and excamations
of amazement at the gorgeousness of the trains at
their disposal frequent
Upon the arrival of the party committee of
Philadelphia citizens appointed by Mayor Weaver
met the trains, and the guests hurried away
IN caIIlasSs 10 luaeeoa at the new Bellevue-Stfat-
foTa wsen scnua was thrown open for the occasion
dependence nan, an inspection OF great loco
motive Inanuiactofy and q drive through Edlrmount
Fark; wltn olnner az the Country Club. The party
left Philadelphia for Pittsburg at . o'clock to-
night.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
HEARD HIS OWN OBITUARY.
Nebraska Barber Attended Meeting Held to
Lament His Death.
IBY rEIEGRAPH TO THE rRIpuxE.I

this city. Just had the unique experience of
tending special meeting of the Central Labor
Union called for the purpose OF adopting resolutions
famenting his death and making preparations for
his funeral. y report became current that Mr.
Strine had dropped dead in the street. and General
Kelsey. president OF the Central Labor Union. on
hearing the report Immediately called special
meeting OF the union. Of which Mr. Strine a
member
Mr.. Strine learned that the meeting had been
called and dropped in at labor headquarters just in
time 10 hear read his own obituary preamble and
the resolutions setting forth the particulars of his
DEATH expressing tho regret of his brethren his
untimely taking or and conveying their condolences
to his family.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
KILLED IN RUNAWAY ACCIDENT.
Brooklyn Man Is Thrown Out Of Buggy
After Buying Hotel

Hicksyiue. Long Island Sept Z-W. II. Higgins,
Exty-six years old. of No. S4s Eighth-st, Brooklyn
was killed IN q runaway accident al Hicksvine last
evening. Mr. Higgins and his wife had been stay
tlg the Suffolk Hotel in this place Air- Higgins
snd Charles Hallock the proprietor Of the hotel
started out for a drive, having attached to the
buggy one Of Mr.. Hallock's horses and one be-
longing GO the guest They drove to Jericho. and
Er Higgins negotiated for the purchase Of the
Jericho Hotel They then drove TO Hicksyille and
went 20 the Grand Central Hotel
Mr.. Hailock got out Of the buggy and went into
the hotel. leaving Mr.. Higgins with the team. He
had tust entered the hotel when the horses took
fright al a passing train and bolted As the
horses made sharp turn around the corner into
Broadway Mr.. Higgins WAS thrown out on ms
head On the hard macaoam road Wnen picked
up he was unconscious and died short Time after
heirg taken TO Dr.. Otto Edevdemann'S s office near
by His body was taken 70 BROOKLYN this evening.
EfF. Higgins born n New-York City sixty
xix years ago. For many years he was in the
trucking business IN Manhattan. The body reached
No. S25 Eighth-st. the Higgins home in Brooklyn,
last night
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
TRAIN AND YACHT AGAINST DEATH.
Philadelphia Banker Rushes to Bedside of
Sick Child and Finds Her Alive
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Philadelphia Sept. by special train and steam
yacht Francis E Bond. member Of the firm OF
E. B. Smith & Co. bankers. No. 81 Chestnut-st..
completed an exciting race to reach the bedside of
his seven-year-old daughter Margaret. who
lying at the point of death from appendicitis The
child who spending the with her
mother at Indian Point. Dark Harbor. Ne. became
i'll suddenly last week. and dangerous operation
was necessary. Mr.. Bond. summoned by wire. hur-
red TO the first train, but, reaching New-York he
discovered that he too late to make connection
for Portland. It took him only few minutes 70
arrange for special train. consisting of a loco
motive and passenger coach, for Portland. The
special given the right of way over the road.
and the run to Maine was accomplished in record
breaking time.
At Portland Mr.. Bond hired fast steam yacht
and offered the crew bonus to land him at Dark
Ha-hor The yacht was pushed at its highest speed.
and Mr.. Bond reached the bedside of his child al
noon On Sunday. having made the run from PhiIa-
dephia in about ten hours. He found the HttIo
girl still alive. She is reported improved to-day
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
FIGHTING TO KEEP HIS CERTIFICATE.
CAPTAIN Van Wart, SlOcum's Pilot, Appeals
from ReEoeation Decision.

Captain Edward Van wart pilot of the General
slocum when she was burned. is fighting &c retain
his pilots certificate. which the Department Of
Commerce and Labor has declared forfeited The
Law permits an appeal from such action by the
department If taken within thirty days Yesterday
and Tuesday Captain Van Wart visited the offices
Of the steamboat inspectors with regard TO his
appeal which ls now being prepared.
He not only takes exception 20 the decision Of the
r,epartrnent OF Commerce and LABOR in revoking
his license on the grounds Of legal and moral
bIs neiessnesS but has raised several technical
points Chief among them is the opinion to be set
forth in his appeal that the statutes relating to his
case are conflicting and that there is IN them no
suteut 70 hold subordinate officer responsible when
fbe master OF the vessel is in command
This contention Of Captain Van. Nart IS recos-
ssizeo by the marine laws OF every company, else
share wouid result much confusion OF authority
ssnd II would be Impossible TO maintain discipline
Cantain Van Wart viii also submit evidence tnat
Se stuck &c his post until the vessel was oeacheo,
erS during an hour and half in the water. Wnlcn
-cIlouVed saved several lives
TnsDector Dumont says that the decision OF the
sens -trnert hinged on the paragraph on Inlcn
Canaan Van Wart bases his hopes Tor the restord-
ston a. his certificate. He says that captain van
SVarf admitted IN his testimony that Tor Two yedIs
Sc fs6 called no fire drill and that the oepArttnet
srternref1nR that law making the pilot Sq1eIg
-esnorsfbIe with the captain fer the sa1ety or ule
vessel saw cause for the revocation OF MS Incense
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
HIT BY L. s. BRYCE'S AUTO.
Nan Narro1cIy Escapes Death
Dragged Under Machine.

Robert Fl Kirk a salesman. living at No l"i
West Twenty-second-st, was thrown 10 the street
while crossing ssyenth-ave. at Twenty-second-st,
yesterday, by large touring automobile owned
by Lloyd S. Bryce, of Nc. = Washington Square
sIorth ane going. It is alleged. at twenty miles an
hour. When Kirk fen the automobile, in which
two men sat. passed over him. Kirk was caught
by the machinery under The carriage box and
dragged a block and a half under the automobile.
Kirk wzs about 70 cross SeYenth-zVe- he saw
The machine and attempted to cross by running
triskly. Police Captain DAILY saw the accident,
and says the automobile was going at about twenty
miles al hour.
The chauffeur after the accident. was seen TO
put on additional speed and hurry north in Sew
snth- ave. Persons the sidewalk, who were
sstonished 10 sec the dashed 10 the pavement
and rtrn over. were more surprised when they dld
not again see the man who was dragged helpessiy
The captain. accompanied by Patrolman Brenick'
also OF the West Twenuetb-st. station, had gone
IN pursuit Of the machine The ohauneur ana
his companion jumped, and Captain Daily says
they ran west IN Twenty-third-st toward Eighth
ave. and the captain followed Mean nwhiie men
lifted the heavy automobile and Bremick dragged
Most on the crowd then went after the two men.
and the ca plain met them. tho two men having
been made prisoners between Seventh and Eighth
Blows were aimed at the chaGnsur & atlo ltls
companion by the men in the crowd. but captain
STAND hack. you men! am the police captain
of this precinct These men are prisoners, and
The crowd tUgged at the rwo prisoners. however
and tried to attack them, the captain said after
The GROVE followed the patrol wagon the entire
distance to the station. and when the prisoners
around. The chauffeur said be was Raymond Felnly
Of No. 33s West Twcnty-eighth-st- His companion
was Herman A. NasheiH. machinist OF No. l.l45
"a Special Sessions and bail was fixed in each case
ct 5000 The machine was taken later 10 Mr.
Bryce's home.
Rirlrs injuries painful. 5ut not serious, He
escaped death narrowly, accoroing 10 captain DaLy
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
PRINCE MIRSKY CHOSEN.
Ncgc Russian Minister of Interior
Mid Rule Erpected.

St. Petersburg, Sept. Prince SviatOpolk
Mirsky has been selected to succeed the late
VI Plehve as Minister Of the Interior. The
prince. in receiving the congratulations of his
friends on his appointment, said it had been
signed this afternoon and that probably it would
be officially promulgated tomorrow morning,
though possibly not until the prince returns
next week from Wilma, whittier he departed this
evening.
The prince is military officer with the rank
of general Formerly he was Governor of Penza
and Ekaterinoslav, and held the post Of chief
of the gendarmerie and Assistant Minister of the
Interior under the late NJ. Spiaguine. who was
assassinated in 1902 He is forty-seven years
old. and IS considered TO be an able man. He
has not been identified with harsh measures.
and his appointment probably viii be hailed as
the beginning of a mild regime
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
BIOGRAPHIES MEET.
Reception Marks Beginning of Com
greSs at Washington.
[rRoM THE TRIBUvU BuREAU.I


Washington. Sept. 7.-Foregn and American
geographers Of worldwide reputation have arrived
in Washington for the purpose OF attending the
eighth international Geogra phic Congress, which
convenes in this city tomorrow. Elaborate ar
rangements have been made for the entertainment
of the visitors. and the Washington members Of
the National Geographic Society are extending the
hospitality Of the capital to their guests
The present gathering is the first international
geographic congress TO be held in America and
the selection of America for this years congress
is regarded as complimentary Acknowledgement
Of the advance made by the scientists of the United
States in this realm Of research. The congress
meets only once in five years. and all the great
capitals of the world are in friendly competition
this. it is improbable that another gathering of
this kind will be held in America within the life
Of the present generation.
Heretofore Europe has been the scene of these
meetings ard the former presidents OF the con-
gress have all been scientists abroad. This year
however. the president is an American, Commander
Robert z. Peary who win be the only Arctic ex-
plorer participating in its deliberations. and his
address as presiding officer will mark the opening
of the formal proceedings.
A reception was held this evening In the Hubbard
Memorial Hall for the purpose OF affording the
members and delegates opportunity OF meeting
prior TO the formal opening OF the congress. 1t
was entirely informal but inaugurated the series OF
sessions to be held In this and other cities from
until September n. when the closing business
session win be held in St. Louis.
The guests were received by Mrs. Gardiner Greene
Hubbard. assisted by Mrs O. p. Austin Mrs
Henry Gannett, Mrs John joy Edison. Mrs. Gilbert
H. Grosvenor. Mrs A. w. Greedy, Mrs. Charles D.
Walcott and Mrs. David t. Day.
The assembly was brilliantly lighted and
although the handsomely frescoed wssss needed no
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
RAILWAY POSTAL CLERKS IN SESSION

Boston Sept. THE convention OF ths -Nsl'oii''i
ASsocistion of Railway Postal Clerks to-day gave
the time over 10 business. The secretary, George
A Wood, Of Portsmouth N. H. reported the or
ganization to be in good financial condition. The
Mutual Benefit Association Of the national BODY
also met President Mccoy stated that the last year
had been the mos. prosperous in the history or the
organization. The reserve amounts TO $l04,fSo, the
largest sum the association ever possessed at the
end of q fiscal year The Women's Auxiliary eiected
the following oficers: President Mrs Mabel 9.
Upham Boston; v!ce-presidenr, Mrs. z. l. Parish.
Detroit; secretary, Mrs. W. q. Crowley; treasurer,
Miss Lillian Rogers. San Antonio. Tex.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
CHURCH PLANS IN PHILIPPINES.
Apostolic Delegate Preparing for His
Journey to the Islands.

Rome, Sept. Father Ambrose Agius. the new
Delegate to the Philippine Islands. has had fire.
quent conferences with the Pope and with Cardinal
Merry del Val. Papal Secretary of state. regarding
the situation of the Church in the islands also
with Archbishop Chapelle. the Apostolic Delegate
TO Cuba and Porto Rico and the first Apostolic
Delegate to Manila, who arrived here Monday.
Father Agius is carefully studying documents re-
lating to the Church in the Philippines. and is for
mulating a programme which will look TO the re-
establishment OF peace and love and Of tho apOs-
toc spirit there He will arrive in the United
States in october next. accompanied by Spanish
Beaedictine, Or. Lopez. who will so with him
the Philippines his secretary.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
sTEPsoN GETS M'vIcKER MONEY.
Will Filed in Chicago-Dr. Zeigler Says He
Knows Nothing of Missing Funds.

Chicago Sept. THE Will OF Mrs HARRIET q.
Mcvicher who died recently in California. was
filed for probate to-day by the Illinois Trust ana
Savings Bank Mrs Clara Is. Game and Mrs
mentioned in the win, made proof of relationship
to Mrs. McVcker. Or. J.. G. II. F. ZeiSler, per-
sonal physician OF Mrs. McVicker to-da. declared
in the Probate Court his innocence Of withholding
from the estate any funds or articles az value
Judge Cutting will resume the taking OF testimony
Friday in an endeavor To find the many thousands
of dollars said 10 be missing from the estate
The will gives Horace Mcvicker three-fourths OF
the income of tie estate. and Mrs. Game a fourth
OF the income. ST. Luks's Hospital OF ChIcaEo. Is
10 get $4,000
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
eREsr WAVES ON. PACIFIC COAST.
No Wind but High seas-Volcanic Dis
turbance inferred.

r,aw Angeles. Sept 7-From many points alons
.,. sontbern coast to-day come reports OF oanase
tv rrsai pillows which are rolling IN from the So
Ds - - - -.-,s ,eculiar phenomenon. possibly
s, stst,,rtances far out N the ocean. WnIe
there = scarcely cupfu of wind. enormous waves
a. some Instances forty feet high. roll ceaseiessy
,rsfns, he shores II IS said the wharf al hue-
,,erne is doomed TO destruction Al Aernina1 iS'
- -. 81. has wrought considerable havoc; and
%,.~sreds OF men at Work pihngi up sacHS %
Sand 10 form breaRwaters SePsra4 oollaseS &C
~ Io1e Beach and az Ocean Park the pleasuTe
f---seef fave been much damaged, and no one is
.~~eo--rtttes to 60 on them. The heavy seas nave
g. TrnriT Tor several days. but to-day they are
higher than before ana more oatlSsS '
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
TOBACCO GROWERS LOSE HEAVILY.
Tent Experiments in Connecticut Valley Not
Financially Successful

Hartford, Conn. Sept. THE appointment OF
receiver for the United States Sdmatra Tooacco
Growing COMPANY is an indication that the raising
of Sumatra tobacco under tents is not a financial
success in the Connecticut Valley.
When the departure from the old way of growing
tobacco was made in 1902, Connecticut farmers ano
Investors grew enthusiastic and invested heavily.
1t Is now believed that these people VIII lose nun
dreds of thousands OF dollars. .,o, -.
Hartford investors, VINO own at IedSl s1VoiOoO
worth OF stock in the company, for WnicH re-
ceiver has just been appointed, nave little nope OF
regaining their money.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
CONSIDERS DUBOIS CASE CLOSED.
Coroner Mix, of New-Haven, Believes the
Girl Committed Suicide.

New-Haven. Conn. Sept. 7.-Coroner Eli Mix said
tonight that he regarded the OF the death OF
Louise Dubois. of Yalesville. as closed He said
that he now fully satisfied that the girl COM
mitted suicide, and that there no need for po-
lice action.
The last witness In the case examined to-day
was Ernest La Pointe. of Wallingford who adj
mitted that he engaged to- Miss Dubois He
was allowed to go. and has returned to his home
Coroner Mix saws that he sees no further
reason for an additional report.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-08
MORTON TO MEET RAILROAD MEN.

Washington. Sept. THE forty-ninth annual
meeting of the American Association of General
Passenger and Ticket Agents will be held at Old
Point Comfort, Va. October Is. - and 20. An
attendance OF between four hundred and five hun
dred is expected. Paul Morton, Secretary of the
Navy, who is an honorary member of the asso IA
ton, has accepted an invitation to attend. Among
other guests will be Governor Monta que of Vir-
ginia, and General Fitznugh Lee They all viii
speak S. Fl. Harcwtck. passenger traffic manager
of the Southern Railway. viii make extended
address.