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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
ENDS ITS LEASE OF ROAD
CAUSE, LEGAL DECISION.
Brooklyn Heights r. R. Would
AUoiG Fi0e Cent Fare, 1t Is SAID.

With the intention. IT is thought. of evading the
effects OF the recent decision OF the Appellate Dr.
vision OF the Supreme Court which declared that
a street railroad company must give continuous
passage over its lines and leased lines Cor a five
cent fare the Brooklyn Heights Railroad has ter
minated its lease OF the Nassau company. Presi-
dent Winter of the Brooklyn Rapid rrsnsit Com
pany. which Is the holding company for the var-
Gus systems. made tie following announcement
yesterday;
The lease OF thu Nassau Electric Railroad Com
pany TO the Brooklyn Heights Railroad Cen pany
has been terminated. Possession OF aIl its railroads
was surrendered 10 the Nassau company 81 mid
might OF June 20. since which time the Nassau
company has been operating it's pwn railroads.
Arrangements have been made to continue the
transfer points between Brooklyn City and Mas
sau lines that were established when the lease
in effect
The termination OF the lease IN no way Effects
rhe guarantee by the Heights company OF its
agreement TO guarantee the bonds Of the Nassau
company"
As told in The Tribune yesterday, Luke O'Reilly
the lawyer who the test case for the recov-
cry OF the $50 penalty Tor the refusal OF the COM
pany 10 give him transfer from a Brooklyn
Heights 70 Nassau line car. has been advertising
70 take all claims for such penalties and has al
ready started some four hundred suits The com
pany, foreseeing a great loss Of money in case it
should lose on appeal TO the Court Of Appeals ter
minated the lease
In practical effect The termination OF the lease
VIII make no change in the present operation Of
the various lines. Notices have been posted IN the
stations Of the old Nassau lines informing the
men that in the future they will Be paid as en-
pIoyes OF the Nassau instead OF the Brooklyn
Heights Company; but that VIII not affect the gen
ersl public.
Regarding the move President Winter said:
THE change was made for ample business rea-
sons and in the interest Of both parties who
thought Il advisable terminate the ease with the
end OF the fiscal year, which was last night
Asked whether the adverse decision Of the
court in the transfer case had anything do with
the sudden action, M. Winter replied;
You can draw your own inferences"
The Lease Of the Nassau lines to the Brooklyn
Heights Company made April J. 1900 tor
ses years A clause made the lease terninable at
eny time at the option of either company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
DELAY AGAIN on NEW BRIDGE.
Cars VIII Not Be Running Till August,
Best Says.

The date for the opening OF the streetcar service
the Williamsburg Bridge has been postponed
again, and this time indefinitely The announce
nent mads by Bridge Commissioner Best that he
had been obliged 10 postpone the beginning of the
service the East River Bridge. origin
ally fixed for early in the spring, then postponed
until July 15 and moved still further into the
future. was no small disappointment to many. who
had expected the added convenience OF this new
line To Tribune reporter Commissioner Best
yesterday explained the situation thus:
decided that there should two more loops
that made necessary more wiring. l thought at
first that the cost would be less than per cent.
but subsequently / found il would be more than /
expected, and i shall nave advertise for con-
tracts: shall set July il the day for the OPEN
ing OF the bids. That, OF course makes il impos-
sble to begin the service on July IS although
tell how long it viii take do the work, not more
than a month should imagine. shall, of course
make IL as speedy as possible. No, l don't think
there is any chance Of cars running least q
month
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
NEW MEN IN THE CABINET.
Moody Noe Attorney General
Morton and MetcaIf Take Oath.

Washington, July Three new Cabinet off,
GERS were sworn in to-day, and simultaneously
two Of President Roosevet's trusted advisers
stepped out Of his administration.
Promptly at o'clock this morning Secretary
Moody walked half a block from his home TO
the Department of Justice, where. within ten
minutes after his arrival he was sworn IN as
Attorney General, and was introduced by his
predecessor. now Senator Knox. of Pennsylva-
MIA to the principal officials Of the department
Before 10 O'Clock Attorney General Moody es-
corted Paul Morton to the Navy Department
where Mr.. Morton had the oath as Secretary
OF the Navy administered to him by Solicitor
Hanna After receiving the naval officers on
duty IN the department, Secretary Morton ac-
companied Attorney General Moody to the White
House Offices and took part in his first Cabinet
meeting.
Mr. Metcalf did not reach town until late IN
the afternoon. when he went Immediately to the
White House and had a conference with the
President Mr.. Cortelyou was telephoned for
and soon arrived at the Presidents Office. AS
the President was DESTROYS of having Mr.. Met
merce and Labor without delay, il was decided
TO have the ceremony performed on the spot
NJ. G. Latta, a stenogr2p her of the W hlte House
force, who is notary, was called IN, ana IN uIe
and Secretary Loeb, at 400 o'clock. Mr.. Met
calf took the oath prescribed. President
Roosevelt and the others present then congrat-
ulated the Secretary, and the ceremony was
over.
Senator Knox left here for Valley Forge this
afternoon. Mr. Cortelyou will rest for several
days before taking up his work as chairman
Of the Republican National Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
THE REV. MIR. MELISH TO SEE COMFY
Brooklyn Rector Will Spend Night at Hotel
There and Preach Next Day.

The Rev. j. Howard Meish. rector Of Holy
Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church. Brooklyn.
will Coney Island tonight He will make a
tour of the island accompanied by Police Captain
Dooey. who promises to show him everything of
interest in the precinct. Mr.. Melish will spend to-
night at one Of the Coney Island hotels and to-
morrow at 1890 a. m. he will preach IN Morris S
Illusion Theatre. in Dreamland.
Major Fred Gardner the evangelist. of the Brook
Ign City Mission, intends to ask both Bishop Potter
and Coadjutor Bishop Greer preach at Dream
land before the season closes.
Yesterday one hundred and fifty children from
the Five Points House OF Industry at No I55
Worth-st., were entertained at Dreamand by VIII
lam H. Reynolds. president. The children ver.
carried to Dreamland the steamer Dreamland
from the Battery. They the Fall of Pom
peIi.' The Canals of Venice" BCstocks and orbcr
atttraGtions While in Bostocks the children re-
eelved peanuts and popcorn. lemonade and candy
from the hands OF Marie Dressler. She carried IN
three washbaskets full of confections and dis
tributed them among the children
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
ARMY TRANSPORTS SAIL.

San Francisco. July 1.-Two army transports
sailed to-day-the Sherman for Manila, by way
of Honolulu and Guam and the Buford for Alaska
The Sherman carries about one hundred saloon
passengers. thirty-seven unassigned field artillery
recruits. thrty-three unassigned recruits for the
coast artillery at Honolulu 1900 tons OF army sup
plies and 100000 in money. OF this amount. 81
00OOpo in the form OF silver certificates and 3d.
00COOO in specie. Captain Robert I. Hamilton is in
charge of the recruits. Brigadier General F. NJ
Coke is Il passenger for Manila.
on board the Buford, bound for alaska. are about
be stationed for the coming year at the various
military posts of the Far North. Two thousand
tons Of army supplies are in the BuforPs hold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
DECREASE IN PUBLIC DEBT.
Increase in Government Cash on Hand-The
Monthly Treasury Statement

Washington. July 1.-The monthly statement Of
the public debt shows that at the close Of business
on June 30 1904 the debt less cash in the Treasury.
amounted to 1851 81 ia. decrease for the month
Of SSOe9,S50 which IS largely accounted for by a
corresponding increase I'm the amount OF cash on
hand The debt is recapitulated as follows:
Interest bearing debt $395, f57,4 40.
Debt on which interest has ceased since maturity.
81 go
Total. s.. 80 25s,01s.
This amount however does not include s9T.744,-
$50 in certificates and treasury notes outstanding,
which are Offset by equal amount of cash on
hand held for their redemption. The cash in the
Treasury is classified as follows:
Reserve fund gold. $l500O0,0O0
Trust funds. $977 744.559
General fund. $l33 sS9,4S.
In national bank repositories S13,6SS61S.
In Philippine treasury, S,3352t2
Total. sl,$32 657911 against which there ara de
mand liabilities outstanding amounting TO 81 o636S0
GO which leaves a cash balance hand Of s31e 0e7,-
90.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
TITLE TO ENGINEERING BUILDING SITE

Title was taken yesterday TO land in West Thir-
ty-ninth-st. between Fifth and Sixth ayes for the
Union Engineering Building. to carry out the pur-
poses OF the Carnegie gift. The building about
midway on the north side OF the block. will occupy
about 10 go square feet
l. c. Martin said yesterday that the land and
building fund committee had received twenty-six
sets Of competitive plans from six selected archi-
tects and twenty free competitors. The committee
hoped next week to announce the selection of an
architect and the securing OF such plans as would
result IN the creation OF a fine building as the
home or three national engineering societies. which
would be at once an ornament to the city and an
enduring monument to the splendid generosity
which called it into being Mr. Martin Thought the
work of building would be finished in 1855.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
TROUBLE FEARED AT RESERVATION.
Bogus Contests to Settlers Claims To Be
Trumped Up.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Bonesteel, s. D. July with the opening Of the
Rosebud Indian Reservation just one week ahead
the first serious evidences Of possible trouble in
connection with the rush becoming apparent 1t
has developed that a systematic ARRANGEMENT has
been organized TO hold UP settlers by having bogus
contests FLED against their claims to the lands
awarded to them. various trumped-up grounds
The purpose OF these IS enable a CLIQUE of
Iaanipulators, posing expert attorneys to secure
large fees for getting the contests withdraw
1t is said that the same gang IS organizing this
movement that worked a like plan at the opening
three years ago IL the Southwest and raised large
amounts Of money by IT, The plan is that a re-
lease OF the contest shall be left in the possession
OF the agent of fhe contestant who shall IN a
reasonable tine. turn It over TO the legitimate
claimant enG extract large fee as possible for
IL. The settlers at 2onsFteel and YanktCn are or
ganiziHg vigilance committees to protect them
selves and are said to have sworn all members to
unite H. hanging a-ly ''grsfters'' who start con
EesIs The situation VIII become serious if the gang
undertakes 20 carry out its plans. = lynchng bee
IS considered probable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02

Practically all Of the Protestant churches here
closed for the summer, only few OF them
having the courage to remain prepared for Divine
worship throughout the months OF the heated term
in the city One of the notable exceptions TO the
general rule is the West End Presbyterian Church,
at Amsterdam-ave. and West observation-disclosures
ffth-st. which has hesitation IN throwing open
its doors all summer lOng. All of the activities
which mark the life Of the West End Church in
the winter months in full force in the sum-
mer as we'll, for not only the Sunday
services kept up usual. and always with large
congregations. but the Wednesday evening service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02

Lieutenant Commander T. W. RINKAID and Paynaster
W. A. MERRITT. the Oregon: TO home
Lieutenant Commander C W. DYSON. the Raleigh. to
the Oregon.
Psymaster J. w MORSE Wisconsin. to Cavits sta
ton
Assistant Payrnaster D. O. MRrTcHIE. the Froiio. TO
Cavite station
Lieutenant II. / CONE the Wisconsin. 20 Yokohama
Hospital
MARINE CORPS.
Second lieutenant EDGAR HAYES. detached General
First Lieutenant r. S. HOOKER to marine barracks
Washington.
Captain MUIR. detached marine barracks navy
yard Washington. home.
Captain F NJ. EsIICK. TO Buffalo, and assume charge
Marine Corps Recruiting District. reiievInS fH -
Lieutenant J. T. BUTTRICK, VINO VIII proceed 10
marine barracks navy yard. Washington.
Captain ". c. NEVILLE. detached marine barracks
Washington. 10 Second Naval District
Lieutenant Colonel o. c. BERRYMAN detached marine
barracks. Narragansett Bay. TO hons
Major L. c. LUCAS. Newport, member permanent
STAFF of War College.
MOVEMENTS OF NAVAL vEssELs--The fol-
lowing movements of vessels have been reported to
the Navy Department:
ARRIVED.
8oThe Bancroft. at Puerto Plata: the kearsarge
the Alabama the Maine the Iowa and the Abarenda,
PirBus: Perry Houuiarn.
June 8o-Ths Atlanta. the Castins and the Marietta.
Gibraltar Santa Cruz, Canartesi the New
port. Puerto Plata
July 1.-The Glacier. from Guantanamo for Eew-Yorki
the Vlllalobos. from Yochow for Hankow. +
The Nashville placed out of commission navy yard Bos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
WANTED THE BABY SHE FOUND.
Child Twelve Years Old Tries to Take
Founding from Hospital.

Josephine Rugelo. twelve years old. OF No. as
East Eighteenth-st., who found a founding, nine
DAYS old on the doors leps OF her home on Thurs
day, and who cried bitterly when the police sent
it TO Bellevue Hospital appeared at that institu-
ton yesterday and demanded the baby.
u want that baby she said. L found It. and
its mine. l Will take good care Of il and you
must give it to me-
When hcr demlrd was refused. she begged FOR
sight of the baby. and her wish was granted. She
was taken to the cot on which the babe lay. and
was allowed 10 take IL H. her arms When the
nurse VS. not looking. Josephine started away
with the baby. She had aoJ gone far when sAls
was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
ARRESTED ON THE HONEYMOON
Couple Were Making an Automobile Trim
The Bride Fined $50 for Speeding.

East Moriches. Long Island. July 1-Constables
this afternoon interrupted for time the honey
moon trip OF Mr. and Mrs. F. g. c. Forbes jr Of
Brooklyn Mr. and Mrs Forbes were married two
days ago. and started on automobile trip around
Long Island In passing through East Morches
this afternoon their automobile attained a higher
speed than the law allows Mrs. Forbes was run
ming 1T at the time. The officers ordered a halt
and took Mrs. Forbes before Justice Howell Mr.
Forbes pleaded for his wife and told how recently
they hau been married. The justice said viola
uon was plain, and under ordinary circumstances
he would be severe. but. ne felt kindly toward
with fine OF s25
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
R. I. SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI
Ts Hold It's 121st Annual Meeting at New
port on Monday

Newport, R. /, July 1.-The Rhode Island State
Society Of the Cincinnati viii hold its hundred
end twenty-frst annual meeting in he Senate
chamber of the State House here Monday morn
Ing In the afternoon there Will be a com-nenno-
rative patriotic celebration in Representativ
Hail. The GRAFTON Will be delivered oy Charles
Rowland Russell, Of New-York The Rev Daniel
ence.
In the evening the society will hold its s1ial
thirteen toasts. Among those who will respond
are Lieutenant Governor Utter of Rhode Island;
General James II. Harnum, IF New York; General
Hazard Stevens, of Boston: Mayor Boyle. OF New
port, and Right Reverend Sidney G. Partridge,
Bishop Of Kyoto, Japan who is an hereditary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
THE RAG" GANG GETS A CLUBBING
Rufians Stone Boarding House Keeper and
Detectives-Five Caught.

Anton GiebeI. Of No. 2l6 East Forty-sxth-st.. 4
boarding house keeper has been annoyed by the
Rag gang for weeks. He has often been pelted
with rocks and clubs. and his wife few days ago
was struck in the face by stick which cut her.
Giebel was on his way home last night when the
gang poited him with sticks and stones. After he
had gained his home the volleys continued several
rocks and clubs flying through his windows
He got out by way and went to the East
Fffty-hrst-st. station. Three detectives went back
with him. The gang hurled stones and pieces II
timber at them. but soon close quarters
were reached and the nightst.cks began to play on
heads the rufians fled. Five arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
GEORGIA NEGRO LYNcHED.

Gainesville. Ga. July John Jones. the negro
Rssailant OF Mrs. Banister was Iynched near the
scene of his crime about nightfau Judge A W.
Ffte made speech in an attempt to restrain the
crowd of about two hundred. but It was useless.
The negro's body was riddIed with bullets. more
than five hundred shots being fred Jones had
been arrested to-day and identified as the assaant
OF Mrs oscar Han'Ster, who lives near AlatOona-
re was taken away from Sheriff Maxwell by
mop Iate thlS afternoon and carried to the scene
OF his crime which is near the f0rty-One-uile
OF the Western and Atlantic Railway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
Or INTEREST TO WOMEN SWIMMERS.

in view OF the recent SIocum calamity, a prac-
teal ano timely article Things Woman
Should Know in Learning TO SWIM by Clara Dali
ton sister OF Frank Dalton. the champion swim
mer is one OF the features OF the July Outing"
Some underwater photographs accompany the
disaster in the water. ION the Banks OF the Ohio
by Clifton Johnson is an outdoor study. sustained
by some OF the authors photographs OF country
lie CaSpar Whitney has pen picture of Siamese
life called Through the Klawngs of Siam John
Burroughs has something interesting say about
An dissolved Problem in Natural History"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
FEARS BIG SUM WILL BE WIPED OUT

Through counsel Miss Mary Jackson, daughter
of the late f. c. Jackson, applied to Justice Kelly
in the Supreme Court. Brooklyn yesterday for q
writ commanding the officers of the jackson ArchI-
tectural Iron Works. OF Union Square, Manhattan
to permit examination of the books Mr.. Jack
son left stock in the company of the recorded
value or S1Sc700 Counsel said that the corporation
was preparing to dissolve. and Miss jackson he
lieved the result would be to wipe out nearly all
the assets of the estate. Counsel for the firm SAID
IL would consent 10 an inspection OF their hooks If
a person should be chosen whom thew Rad no
ooJeetons No agreement on that point was
q week. A-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
COULD NOT BE KEPT FROM MARRYING
Sixteen Year Old Boy Jumps Fence to Elope
After Whipping by Father.
IBT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Baltimore, July Even the parental lash failed
TO prevent sixteen-year-old Louis Smith from
secretly marrying Clara Heiner one year his senior,
last night Only a short time ago the boy husband
discarded kniekerbockers. His mother said to-
might:
Ny husband and did not want Louis to get mar
1leo. Out ne was determined HIS father threatened
10 put him away IN an institution until he was
IWenty-one years old, and in that way keep him
from marrying; Last Wednesday evening his
tatnef whipped him. so persistent he in his in
sention TO marry. Louis jumped the fence after
?lis father had whipped him and TO his sweet
neert- We have forgiven them and Will take them
homo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
FEW STATE sANAToRlUm OPENED.

IBV TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUAE.l
Lake Placid. y. T., July The new State Sana-
tor!um for Coasumptives at RAybrook was opened
to-day for the reception OF poor patients The
opening was not formal. only the main portion
OF the structure IS ready for occupancy The lorna!
dedication will take place later.
While the sanatoriurn is open tor the reception Of
about twenty patients. there none yet. Many
Inquiries have been received but, owing to the
DELAYS IN construct.on thai were unavoidable II
was llnpossio.e 10 give the exact date OF opening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
VANDALISM AT THE WORLDS FAIR.

ST. Louis. July I.-Ar attempt has been made to
wreck the great Pipe organ. the largest in the
world. in Festival Hail. at the Worlds Fair, by
cutting the secondary Bellows. This will affect
the working OF the organ. which re operated
with the primary bellows AS a result Of this al
tempt at vendalism, the company that Is building
the organ, which is only partially finished viii
hereafter exclude from the stage ell except those
employed IN the construction OF the instrument
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
TO TELL OF VAN RENSSELAER, ESTATE
E. L. Ashley to Abide by Decision Of Ap'
pellate Division

Glens Fails. n. Y, July 1.-E L. Ashley. who re-
fused to disclose any information regarding the
Van Rensselaer, estate which has figured in the will
Of his frierd and client William Moore. the
ground that such information as he possessed was
the result Of a confidential communication from a
client TO him & lawyer. and, further. that Moore
had sworn him to secrecy as a Mason. will abide by
the decision CT the Appellate Division which was
handed down yesterday. confirming the order Of
the Surrogate's Court in adJudsing him guilty Of
contempt, and will not appeal, He will purge him
self of contempt by furnishing to the executor the
Desired informal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
NAVAL ACADEMY MEN ON CRUISE.

Newport, r. l.. July 1.-The United States train
ing ship Hartford. r. D. w. Veeder commander
arrived to-day from Hampton Roads with the first
second and third classes from the Naval Academy
on board, on the annual cruise. The Hartford was
Joined here by the battIeshp Massachusetts, Cap
tain Joseph G. Eaton. commander. a fotilla OF
torpedo boat destroyers is expected soon The fleet
will remain here until July I.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
ROBBED OF DIAMONDS WORTH $1,000

Detroit. July IA News" special from Mount
Clemens Mich, says Mr.. and Mrs Charles A
Furst OF New-York City. who, with their daugh-
ter. stopping at the Park Hotel. were robbed
Of about 5000 worth Of diamonds some time yes
terday afternoon. The diamonds were IL trunk,
in Mrs. Furst's room. They consisted of a q 500
brooch, rings, pins and pendants. The trunk was
locked. and the thief evidently had key. as the
trunk had been relocked after the Jewels had been
stolen. The robbery was not discovered until Mrs
Furst to dress for dinner $1,000 1888
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
ADIRONDACK HOTEL BURNS.

Saratoga, -. Z, July The Blue Mountain Lake
House and several OF the cottages connected with
st. at Biue Mountain Lake in the Adirondack Noun
talnz. were burned tonight. The loss IS so 090
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
PATRIOTIC PROGRAMME AT RYE.

The village OF Rye Will celebrate the Fourth Of
July with parade and patriotic programme. The
programme will include songs by the school chill
dren and music by the Mertz Reed Band. invoca-
ton by the Rev. James T. Barry. readings by the
Rev. Douglas Putnam Brnie and A. Outram Sher-
man, addresses by Whitc.aw Reid ana Reginald
7. sherman. and beuedicton 10y Archueacon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02

Excellent feature Of Salvation Army work. How the
poor from the Bowery set up /, Life As farmers
see The Sunday Tribune to-u,orrs,s,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-02
GULLY TO MAKE A NEW OFFER

AT the request OF Mr.. Suly meeting of creditors
OF Daniel J. suliy & Co. has been called for July
by the creditors committee. Mr.. Sully wishes TO
present offer OF settlement his former offer
sst having been accepted by the creditors.