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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
RAISE DEAD.
Westchester Railroad Legally De-
funct Since 1882.

Following the disclosure that four members
out of nine composing the new railroad commit
tee of the Board of Aldermen had been on the
railroad committee of the last board. which held
up the application of the New-York and Port
Chester Railroad in the teeth of the urgent de-
mand of the people of The Bronx. it was learned
by The Tribune yesterday that the resurrectei
New York Westchester and Boston Railroad,
which is seeking to shut out the Port Chester
line became legally defunct in 1882 and Is one
of numerous corporations that have unsuccess-
fully sought to sell out TO the Port Chester road.
The revived Westchester and Boston company
was Incorporated in 1872. and, having failed to
construct a road within ten years. is now legally
dead. Even had the company not failed in this
regard the fact that within five years of its in
corporation it had not expended 10 per cent OF
its capital would have invalidated its claims.
The constitution Of the new railroad commit
tee is held by many Bronx property holders TO
explain why the committee was in such haste to
give a public hearing on the revived roads ap
iplication to enter The Bronx.
The publication of the suppressed letter of the
Twerty-third Ward Property Owners Associa-
tion denying the legal existence Of the resur-
rected company, is threatening split in the
ranks OF the Tammany aldermen. Tammany
capitalists who are interested in the Port Ches-
ter company have added to the trouble. The
hearing for the revived company is announced
for Monday at 1 o'clock. when a large repre-
sentation of organizations. public men and prop
erty owners OF The Bronx and Westminster
County VIII appear in opposition. The Port
Chester road will also probably be represented
The dispatch with which the aldermanic clique
is pushing the Rip Van Wrinkle companys
resolution is in startling contrast with the
methods that have been followed with regard
to the Port Chester measure This was intro
duced on Nav = but only after the most i'm
Fortunate appeals from The Bronx was hear
ing granted on October II The committee pig
eonholed the measure and finally. on December
Ii. gave a second hearing. Tammany mem
bers. however. prevented the board taking the
resolution out of the hands Of the committee,
and It died with the passing of the old board
with the exhumed Westchester road how
ever n hearing for a resolution which was In
troduced only on January II was granted on
January 10. and the hearing set for six days
later.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
SHOOTS WIFE AND son.
THEN KILLS HIMSELF.
Wounded Lad Fights Lthographer
to Protect Mother.

Apparently crazed because his wife and son
had deserted him on account of his Incorporate
habits. Frederick T. Thrush photographer en-
ployed by julius Frank, at No. 90 University
Place, attempted last evening to murder his
wife, Cora, and his son. Frederick, seventeen
years DID, in the vestibule of the five story fiat
house at No. 153 East Fifty-fourth-st.
After both had been seriously wounded he ran
into the street as il to escape, but suddenly
halted and fired a shot into his own head. Mrs.
Thrush and the boy will probably live. but the
husband and father died an hour after the
shooting. Three months ago Mrs. Thrush and
her son left the father and went to live with
Miss Ida Fentzleff.
According to the they did not see the
father again until last evening. Frederick. re-
turning home from his work, his father IN
front of the house. He said he wanted to see
his wife on business. She was out, and her son,
thinking she would go home by way of Lexing
ton-ave left the father standing at the stoop
and walked in that direction. Not meeting her.
he returned, and saw his mother and father talk
ing in the vestibule Of the house.
When Thrush heard the footsteps Of his son.
he wheeled about and said:
Come in here. Freddy want to see you"
The boy continued until he was just inside the
door
II hope your health is good my son." said the
Here, hold out your hand and take IT.
AS he spoke Thrush held out his left hand,
and there appeared to be something in 1t. The
boy put out his right hand
Take this, insteadr' shouted Thrush, and
drawing q revolver from pocket he fired at
the lad. The ball cut deep cash in the right
side of his neck and glanced upward, lodging in
the mouth.
The boy ran from the vestlbule. but, thinking
of his mother, returned. He Srappled with his
father, but the latter threw him into the street
He fell down the stOop and rolled over on the
sidewalk, blood streaming from his wound.
When the shot fired there was cry
from the mother and in the sCuffle that fol-
lowed she tried to gain entrance 10 the house
When the boy had been thrown out. Thrush
turned the weapon his wife and fired three
times. The first shot struck her on the bridge
Of the nose. and EIancing upward, plougheA
under the skin and around the skull to the
rear. lodging in the back Of the neck. Mrs
Thrush staggered and fell against the inside
door The second shot struck her in the right
side of the neck she falling indicting
slight flesh wound. The third shot went wild.
With the smoking pistol still in his hand
Thrush ran into the street. on the curb in
front OF No. 155 he stopped. placed the revolver
to his right temple and pulled the trigger He
fell and rolled into the gutter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
City Hotels.

tice and his wife in receiving the inspectors and
CAPTAINS and as they announced the justice
greeted each of them with d handshake talking
for a moment with some OF the older inspectors
and captains that he knew when he was a Com
missioner of Police
All the Manhattan inspectors We're present In
spector W. w. Mclaughlin was accompanied by
his wife and daughters. and Inspectors Smith.
Schmittberger and Brooks by their wives. Brook
Ign was represented by Inspectors Murphy and
Druhan, Captain Miles oRely. Captain Dooley.
from Coney Island. and Captain Naughton. from
Staten Island Captain Burfeind stopped hunting
gamblers in the Tenderloin long enough to be
present. All dress uniforms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
ACTOR A SUICIDE BEFORE BRIDE.

Columbus, Ohio. Jan. 22.-"Ned'' Howard Fowler
leading OF the Empire Theatre Stock Com
pany. shot and killed himself to-day in the pres
ence OF his wife. Laura Nelson Hall. whom he mar
ried since they here with the stock organiza-
ton. and DR.. Startling Wilcox. who had been called
10 attend him. Nervousness, due TO overwork is
assigned the cause.
Boston. Jan 2-"Ned" H. Fowler. who committed
suicide in Columbus. Ohio. to-day was well known
in theatrical circles IN this city. His home was in
Westield. this State. He here eight or nine
years ago 10 study IN school of acting. In May,
1881, he Joined the Castle Square Stock COMPANY
and three years later became leading man in com.
panies on the road lie about twenty-nine
years old. $1,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
RULING ON DETECTIVE "sHAD0WING. I"

The Appellate Division OF the Supreme Court yes
terday handed down a decision affirming the judg-
ment Of the Court Of Special Sessions. convictng
Lawrence H. ST. Clair OF n violation of Section 615
Of the Penal Code. The defendant employed
by Meehan's Detective Agency. and he had been
"shndowing' Frederick A. La Roche. a manufact-
of electrical apparatus at Thirteenth and HuG
son SITS lie did OF his 'shadowing" a
bicycle while Mr.. La Roche was in an automobile.
Justice Lauehn. writing the opinion of the court
says the act which provides for the licensing OF
private detectives cannot be construed grant
permission annoy to Interfere with other
persons IN public place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
SCOTS HOLD BURNS CELEBRATION.

The New-fork Scottish Society. OF which Andrew
carnegie Is the honorary president. held In Knabe
Ha, ar F1fth-ave. and Twentieth-st.. last evening
us sixteenth annual Burns celebration. All the
scottsh societies IN NewYorl and BROOKLYN xvera
Represented. AIT. Carnegie acted chairman and
inaIooneso the Hey Andrew Glllies. pastor OF St
IN address on the lie OF Robert Burns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
MUST INSPECT IRNOPTES
Commanding officers Directed 10
Haze Sufficient E.Gits PrOrided

Albany. Jan. 22-The State Armory Commission
mas directed ali commanding officers who are GUS
tod4ans or State armories to make thorough IN
spection and report to facilities for quick eeresa
from the galleries and from the buildings i'm case
OF fire or panic, and to take immediate sterg =,
have sufficient. suitable and safe exits provided
wherever they deemed necessary. Al tho ofaco
or tho adjutant general to-day this statement was
made
Armores planned and constructed for mill
tary purposes. but as large audiefces often as
semble in them this action was deemed aiyieo HE
already provided with proper exits and nny
In few instances If any, will changes be required.
The attention Of Mayor McCIelIan's committee.
which has been investigating theatre conditions in
this city has been called to some of the arroories
in this city, and 1t is believed that the committee
VIII recommend more exits in some cases. The de.
struction Of the list Regiment Armory by fire fur
nished a warning which may be needed now al
though IL did not serve at the time to direct tho
attention OF officials to the for more exits at
the armories The arnory at Park-ave. and Thir-
ty-fourth-st was one of the newest and best in the
city, 1t was supposed, and one in which there was
no danger for large numbers Of people to gather
Early on the morning of February 90 1902 police
man saw smoke Issuing from tho building and sent
in an alarm. and so rapid was the spread of flames
in the armory that when the first company Of fire.
men responded to the alarm the whole interior of
the building ablaze and the flames were shoot
ing OF the roof.
1t was said at the time that the rapidly of the
fire great that it would have consumed the
larger part OF any audience that might have been
In the building Fortunately the building was
empty when the fire started. except that an armorer
lived there. For a time when the armorv was
blazing it supposed that he had been unable to
get out and had persisted. 1t learned later
that he had had Il narrow escape. In the early
stages of the fire explosions Of ammunition almost
drove the iremen away from the building. The
roof fell in and the walls tumbled in u minutes
after the iremen got work. The tremendous
shower of brands from the burning armory set fire
to the Park Avenue Hotel, and the flames there
caused loss of life.
There is reason to believe that some of the
armories in the city, which often used by
large assemblages. more unsafe than st
Regiment ArInoTy was. The Mayors committee is
believed to have decided already recommended
lions for extra exits fire escapes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
POLICEMEN GUESTS OF JUSTICE.
Inspectors and Their Wives and Captains
Also Received by Commissioner.

Justice MacLean, of the Supreme Court and Mrs
MacLean gave reception for the inspectors and
captains of the Police Department at their home
No. 2.l22 Fifth-ave last night. Police Commits
soner McAdoo and Mrs. McAdoo assisted the JUS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
HALF OF MINE SELLS FOR s75o.ooo.

Marquette. Mich. Jan. "a half-interest In the
lease of the Negaunee mine has been sold by the
Cleveland Cliffs Company to the Lackawarna
Steel Company for $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23

advertisements getting proper and
good positions in The Sunday Tribune by sending In
your copy early.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
NEW-JERsEY.

II AhEWOOD. -. J.-LEXINGTON. opposite Laurel
j. House open al the year; sunny rooms. wood
hres private public baths heat electric Nsts
Rates So 30 day and up. y s LAItItABEE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
Hotel Dennis,
Atlantic City, N. ].
Directly facing No, ana cold water I'M n
HOTEL TRAY1ORE,

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j.
Remains omen throughout the Every known COM
fort and convenience. Golf privileges running water In
TRAYMORE HOTEL. COMPANY.
ID. s. WHITE. President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
For Both Sexes-City.

THE BERLITZ SCHOOL. OF LANGUAGES
Madison Square t1122 Broadway 13 Court 81
French Spanish. Italian AZ schoo. 2a residence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23

II oTEI. MAJESTIC. ATLANTIC CITY. N Open all
Il year. and Virginia Ave. steam heat
SO per week and upwards Special rates long
gagements. Elevator street level.
SAMUEL ELLIS.
4 yARLBoROUGH HOUSE.
vi ATLANTIC CITY. ". J.
JOSIAH WHITE q SONS. PROPS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
Instruction.
For Young Ladies-City.

vrNDERGARTFE TRAININC.-Sfif term begins
IN Jan 18th; scholarships limited: inducements
early registration Froeoe Normal Z. A Cgtsa.
supt-. As Irving PL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-23
ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.

Of Information. vita personal repre-
1864 broadway above S6th street where In
formation and following hotels
be Hotel Dennis Hotel Brtshon HaddTn da!t
Hotel St Charles Hotel Wiltshire Marooroust
House Dunlop Hotel Seaside Hote! Rudolf. The Chal
fonte Hotel Traymore New Strand Hotel. Galen Hall
IsIesworth Garden Hotel. Hotel Raleigh
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-05
French Intervention.

The Construction Of the canal" Presf-
dent Roosevelt says, was to be dele
gated to the indefinite future while Co
lOmbia was, by reason of her own delay.
to be placed IN the more advantageous
position Of claiming not merely by COM
peRsatiOn 10 be paid by the United States
for the privilege of completing the canal
but also the SEo.0e8.o9o authorized By the
act Of 1902, 10 be paid FOR the property
the attempt to carry out this scheme
would hSFe brought Colombia into con-
tiet with the government OF France can
not be doubted: nor could the United
States have counted upon immunity from
the consequences of the attack. even
apart from the indefinite delays TO which
the construction OF the canal was TO be
subjected. On the first appearance of
danger TO Colombia this government
in order 10 give effect to the guarantees
of the treaty of 1875; and ali this in sup
port Of a plan which was characterized IN
its first stage by the wantOn disregard
Of our own highest interests. was fifty
TO end in further injury 10 citizens of a
friendly nation, whose enormous losses in
their generous efforts to pierce the 18th
mus have become a matter Of history.
Il confidently maintain that the rec0g-
milton Of the republic of Panama. was an
act justified by the interests of collective
civilization. II ever a government could
be said to have received a mandate from
civilization TO effect an object the accom-
piiShment which was demanded in the
interest Of mankind, the United States
holds that position with regard to the
inter oceanic canal Since our purpose to
build the canal was definitely announced,
there have come from all quarters assur-
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duct On our part which may encourage
Colombia to embark on war which can
not result in her regaining control - the
isthmus. bat which may cause much
bloOdshed and suffering
All Reports Denied.
Il hesitate te refer to the iniuxioils in
situations which have been made of COM
pHeity by this government in the revo-
lutionary movement ia Panama. They
are as DESTITUTE of foundation as of pro-
priety. The only excuse Tor my nention-
ing them IS the fear lest unthinking per-
sons might mistake far acquiescence the
silence of mere self-Tespect- ] think
proper to say, therefore. that no one Con
part IN preparing melting OF encourag-
ing the late revolution on the fsthmus of
Panama, and that. save from the reports
Of our military and naval officers, given
above, no sone connected with this gov
ernment had any previous knowledge of
the revolution except such as wis &C
ceSSiDle 70 any person OF ordinary intel
igeuce who read the newspapers and
public affairs
Rose As One Man.
by the unanimous action of its people.
without the firing OF shOt-With a
unanimity hardly before recorded IN any
similar csse-the people OF Panama de-
clared themselves an independent repUb-
lie. Their recognition ~ this government
was based upon a state Of facts in no
way dependent Tor its justification upon
our action IN ordinary cases I have moi
denied. nor do / wish to DENY either tne
validity or the ar0priety Of the general
rule that a new state should not be rec
Ognized as independent until it has shown
its ability 10 maintain its independence.
This rule is derived from the principle OF
nOn-intcrventiOn. and as a cOrOIary OF
that principle has generally been observed
by the United States. But like the pTin-
cipie from which il Is dedueea. the rule
is subject to exceptions. ana there are II
my opinion clear and imperative reasons
why a departure from it was justified
and even required in the present instance
These reasons embrace. first our treaty
rights, second. our national interests and
safety, and, third the interests of col
leCtiTe civilization. -
Referring to the-treaty Of 1916. 'by the
thirty-fifth article Of which the United
States secured the right TO a free ano
open transit across the Isthmus Of Pan
anna, and TO that end agreed to guaran-
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slty. which do not admit Of indefinlate


eessity which do not admit Of Indefinite
delays
Tie president then cites the fact that
the Panama canal committee of the CO.
lomblan senate rad. or October 18th last.
recommended that the discussion Of q
law to authorize the government to en-
ter upon new negotiations DE indefinite
j.. anoatponed, that the object be deferred
IsTssfI October. 1851 BY that time, the
committee urged the extension Of time
sranted to the new Panama company by
treaty in 1893. would have expired ard the
new cgngress 10 meet in October, 1904
would Be III d position TO take un the
question Of whether the company had not
IL spite CT further extension that mad
been granted By legislative acts. forfeited
its property and rights
When that times arrives" the report
significantly declares. says the president
the republic without any impeachment
viii he able TO construct and viii &c in
more clear. more definite and more adj
xantageous possession, both legally and
materially.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-05

gard to changes ia government or sover-
eignty. This principle obviously applies
TO that part of the treaty Of 1873 which
relates To the Isthmus OF Panama.
In conclusion let me repeat that the
question actually before this sovernnlent
is not that Of the recognition Of panama,
as an independent republic. That IS AZ
ready an accomplished fact. The ques-
ton. and The only question. IS whether e
shall or not build an isthmiau canal
President Roosevelt transmits WIKI MS
message comics OF The latest notes from
the minister of the republic of Panama
% this government and OF certain notes
which have passed between the special
envoy of the republic of Colombia and Of
this government.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-05

soft boiled. In fact, three hours is about
the time required to digest the average
twelve minute lunch. The object Of the
hasty lunch is to let the busy man get
back to his Office work. But when the
brain IS active, the stomach Is inactive
for lack of necessary blood. The natural
consequence IS indigestion, and iudiges-
ton opens the door 70 uiauy diseases.
INDIGESTION Is cured by the use of DR..
pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
which cures diseases of the stomach and
other organs Of digestion aud nutrition,
ard enables the perfect digestion and
assimilation Of food.
S.. 00O FORFEIT viii be paid by
The Worlds DispenSary Medical AssOCla-
ton, Proprietors, Buffalo, y. Y, It they
cannot show the original signature of
the individual volunteering the test
noniai below, and also Of the writers Of
every. testimonial among the thousands
which they are constantly publishing,
thus proving their geumueness.
~ had stomach trouble from childhood ard
suffered with il more or less as grew up.7
writes SIR Willis Seaman OF Washi2gs ouvllle
(.~srge Co n Y vat the age of - ] was
isrol-ea down with dyspepsia. Ny suffering was
TeTr5b!s Could not eat without distress. Gould
r.str eat a few certain things and was not able
- grosk half the time Everything tired only
.sare me Temporary feltet- by wife bually pcr-
e,.asasi me 20 Try Or. Piercss Golden Medical
fliscoTery and Pleasant Pellets took SIX
f.otfies of the Golden Medical Discovery and
-, xials Of Dr. Pfcrcea Pleasant Pellets. then
l-is s. vel that stopped taking Hedieine-n
eCom15ou Sense Medical Adviser 1908
5srge pages IN paper covers IS sent fee on
-~eefat Of u cue-cent stamps 70 ply ex-
r,eaze of mailing only. address DT. Z. V.
piercs, Bafsic, y. \.
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NoTFs EXCHANGED.
Plain Statement Made by Hay TO
Raves.

Washington. Jan Accompanying
President Roosevelt's message were cop
les Of notes exchanged between General
Reyes and The secretary of state concern
ing the attitude of the United States in
case Colombian troops should be sent 90
Panama. also copies of two notes o. tho
state department by the minister OF EaA-
ANA 90 the United States.
The communication or General Key g
IS addressed so Secretary Hay and dated
Dec. S. at Washington. and reads
II have the honor TO address 70 your
eNcellcucy Tor the purpose Of stating re-
government instructions 20 inquire WnaE
attitude would be assumed by the gov
eminent of the United States in the event
which may take place OF Colombian
troops or forces under the Colombian rag
making their appearance on the lstumus,
tor the defense OF the sovereignty and
integrity Of Colombia and respecting the
railroad line and the terminal points. ID
accordance with the stipulation Of the
treaty of 1876. which my country is ever
ready to observe.
Hays Reply
In answer to this Secretary Hay wrote
General Reyes under date % Dec. IL,
saving that after quoting the question
asked. Il have quoted your question
textually and in reference 20 1t am IN
structed by the president to bring to the
attention OF your excellency the follow
ing facts:
THAT the republic of Panama pro-
claimed its independence on the third q
last month that In consequence or this
movement the independence Of Panama
has been recognized by this government
and by many others. that q treaty has
been signed between the United states
and Panama which has been ratified By
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