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New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
STRANGE CASES AT ELLIS ISLAND

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: IL seems to me there is something vSrors
with the administration of the immigration Rvs
at Ell!s Island Surely these laws are frar,sd
to prevent the admission os criminals a,d 49,
likely to become a charge upon the country sim
within the last few days woman died II Is s,id
OF broken heart while detained at the prisoners.
pen on EMS island. The woTan's husband was
fully able and willing to provide n good bo,,,o so
her. Her children. who came with bor -, -
united united 20 land but she was ordered deported be-
the country the cost Of deportation " | -
In the same way father who is crIonisd ,ras
rot permitted to land. although his SON vino ma
country P'"P'''S III TINS
er S ~ as the guest OF church society 10 lecture
M anu ms VIE were ordered deported because the
man hnd club foot and The woman vaS sIte-h IN,
oiino. . Thefr entry was obtained with great i'm
~ .ile pastor whose guest they were to be
ttoa ~ unnecessary harcships were inflicted in
San. 49,, What will honest aliens think OF JTncIe
New-York. Aug. l6 ISs0,tat0SI! StHStSr'
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
WEAVER'S KNOT Il CLEW
Jealous Uoman BeHeUed to Haze
Killed Hiss Hdckett.

Kent,s Hin Me- Aug 21--The county authorities
to-day were moro active than at any time since the
murder of Miss Matte Hackett, making thorough
investigation of movements of all persons near
the Hackett house the evening on which the
girl was killed. The authorities admitted that all
the evidence obtained strengthens the theory that
tbe murder was committed by a jealous woman, but
1t was stated that arrest was not likely for
several days.
Among those examined to-day were Ethelyn
Hackett. a sister of the murdered girl; Mr.. Stevens
the proprietor of the local hotel. at which Matte
Hackett once worked Bert Raymond. hostler en-
ployed at the hotel; his wife and his brother.
Nathan Raymond.
IL is said that considerable conflicting evidence
was given, On account of Mrs. Raymonds Physi-
cal condition. it was impossible to pursue the IN
quiry far the authorities desired Among
the developments to-day was the fact that the
cord with which Miss Hackett was strangled was
tied in 'weaver's knot" 1t is stated that the
authorities know of a living near the
Hackett house who formerly worked in cotton
n Turner
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
OPINION ON AuBLER LaW
Buildings Superintendent Nust Re
port ON Al Hotels Inspected

That it is the duty Of Isaac Hopper. super,r-
tendent of the Bureau Of Buildings. 10 repors "a
the Excise Department as complying or as no.
complying with the nreproohng ree1lat,o,,
such hotels as he examines under the provision,
OF the Amber law. regardless OF the date %
their erection, is the opinion rendered yesterday
by Corporation Counsel Delany.
Mr.. Hopper and the Excise Departments 40,
into difficulties several weeks ago over a nun
Der Of answers made by the superintendent in
reporting on hotels which he had been called
upon to investigate IN the cases OF half
dozen that had been built prior to the passa1a
OF the fire regulations OF 1892 Mr.. Hopper sen,
I'm word that they did comply with the law. Ha
took this stand because OF the unconstItutional
fty of ex post facto laws.
The Excise Department asserted that n.
Hopper's plain duty was to report upon existing
conditions, and permit the State authorities 10
decide as 70 the proper Interpretation Of the
Ambler law. Mr.. Delany supports the Excise
Department in it's stand in the matter
Mr. Hopper is also convinced that the Exc,s.
Department is right Shortly after he asked the
Corporation Counsel to decide the right and
wrong of his argument with the Excise Depar.-
ment he discovered that he had misunderstood
his instructions. Mr. Delany says;
n ia plain that.a further restriction 4.
placed upon trafficktng OF liquors In hotels A
more rigid requirement Of examination Is Im-
posed and the Superintendent Of Buildings ia
called on TO assist the excise authorities by re-
porting under Section 1, not whether a par
ticular hotel is lawful, but whether n c0r-
responds to the construction OF hotel erected
since the latest enactment relating 70 hotel con-
structiOn.
1t appears that the duties OF the superia-
tendent of Buildings are twOfold First 10 "a
port whether a hotel. irrespective OF the date or
it's erection or alteration, conforms to the pro-
Z Vrcr Iav4 -e.so md
Superintendent shall report on hotels not con-
tinuousIv occupied as hotels for a period Of I've
wears Drior 10 1896 Such an interpretation
would show that the new law is aimed par
tfcularly at hotels erected or altered in the
uerfod of five years prior TO the passage OF the
Ifauor Tax law. and TO demand that they shall
be brought up to the present standards OF con-
structfon before they may be continued as hotels
,,sad in connection with tTafhCking in liquors
If such an Interpretation IS not adopted then
the AmbIer law is adding new penalties TO hotels
that were already under the prior law Illegal.
and the phrase respecting five years is inOpera-
ti,,a and sl1rplusage. 1t seems reasonable to re-
iect such construction OF the law.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
SEEKING BOGUS VOTERS.
philadelphia Regular Republicans
WM Make Canuass of City.

PHILADELPHIA Acg. E-The regular Republican
organization to-day took steps looking 70 the pcre-
ing of assessors lists CT alleged bogus names
Msyor Weaver n his crusade FOR good municipal
government recently ordered a thorough canvass oi
the city 20 Determine accurately the number oi
voters in each precinct The canvass was con-
dpctes by the police and other city employees.
under the direction Of the Department of PUBIC
Safety. and at i;s conclusion Director Potter OF
the uenar-nent announced that sixty tnousai'o
fictitious names had been discovered on the as
SCISSORS lists. This charge has been oetleu ~ ,
the organization leaders who admit that iisuu ~
might have been practised in few preclnc's. pu'
declare there never has been wholesale paooins
OF the lists 49,
In order 10 refute 81 possible. the charges the
Republican city committee. at meeting to-day
adopted resolutions providing for careiui hous'
10 bouse canvas Tonight the various ward COM
rntfees met and the members Informed or the
city committees action. They were instructed 10
canvass their wards and precincts thoroughly, ana
10 assist the representatives OF the city party,
reform organization in its canvass Of voters
At the meeting OF the Republican city committee
to-day addresses were made by Sheriff James L.
Miles chairman: David H. Lane and David Mar
Tin organization leaders. Mr.. Lane stated that
about one-hrd OF the city population changes resi-
dence every year Applying this calculation to the
four months that elapse between May and Sep
fenber he said. there ought TO be 1900 removals.
including deaths, TO be stricken from the list OF
The few frauds that have been committed said
Mr Lane. were done without the knowledge OF
this committee, and are deDlored and condemned
by IL
Chairman Donneny OF the Democratic city COM
the committee 10 he held next Friday. when a
similar canvass viii be ordered.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
ENDURANCE CONTEST.
T1oenty-four Horsepower Car Leads
Rivals an Sir Dan Test.
LnY TELEGRAPH TO TIE rR1RrNF.


Long Branch. n. j., Aug. 21.-The 24-horsepower
FrazerMiller is well In the lead tonight in the
six day nonstop reliability test, with the Corbn
car second and the Wayne third. At s o'clock
the Frazer-Miller had passed the 5OO-mile mark.
The time made by the by laps (forty miles)
is follows:
Frazer-Miller: 1:as a:o5 4sO 5:52 STA, s:44 HIS
12:43 2O4, 4:O7, 5:3l 7:16
COrbin: Isl, a22, 4:56, 6:22 SOL s:4s 1;3o 1:1o
$50 559. 7:5S.
Wayne 1886. 5;24, 9:40 1:44, 2:O6 4:G9 656
One OF the features of automobile week at. Long
Branch Is the nonstop reliability and fuel test by
three machines which started at 1909 o'clock
this morning. The machines will travel between
Seabright and Sea Grt. barring accidents without
stopping until midnight Saturday
The FraZer-Miller is a 24-horsepower four
cylinder machine air cooled and weighs 1875
pounds The Wayne machine is a 2o-horscpower
tonneau. two cylindered. water cooled. and weighs
1900 pounds The Corbin is a l6-horse power four
cylinder, and weights 1000 pounds.
The made the first sixty miles in six hours
The distance from Seabright to Sea Girl and
return IS forty miles. The Frazer-Mer car Was
thirty minutes in the lead when the front wheel
collapsed The Corbin passed the car before the
wheel could be replaced. The Corhin was later
shaft fifteen minutes after the start.
-Four Maxwell started in the tire contest Of
six days at p. m. The contest win close on sun
daV n 4 d.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
LAYING TRACKS IN SPITE OF PROTEST
Mayor of New-0rleanQ Takes Arbitrary
Action on River Front

Eew-Orleans Aug. 21-Forces employed by
the Public Belt Commission were engaged
without interference. to-day in laying tracks
along the river front, over property to which
the Illinois Central Railroad Company lays
claim. The firm position taken by Mayor
Behrman and Inspector Whitaker, that not only
employees but officials OF the road would be
arrested IL there should be any further in
reference had the desired effect, and any
further steps by the railroad will be made in
the courts.
Mayor Behrman announced that the fight to
lay the tracks would proceed 10 completion,
backed by all the police power of the city The
Illinois Central says that the Belt has right
TO cross its property. The commission says that
its right OF way gives it the power to do So
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
BAKERS EXHIBIT THEIR ART.

The tenth annual convention OF the New-York
State Association of Master Bakers IS being
held at the Grand Central Palace. where the
first exhibition Of the bakers is in progress. The
affair was Informally opened yesterday by a
reception at the Grand Union Hotel This Is
the association that fought the ten hour day
law. which the Court OF Appeals last May de-
clared unconstitutional II Is expected that
some time this week the Hebrew Master Bakers.
VINO are lighting the striking bakers the
East Side. will apply for membership to tbs
association. Acting Mayor Charles V Fornes
Will formally open the convention to-day with
an address OF welcome
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
CYCLISTS In BAD SPILL.
Sir Ont of SeUen Fall in Haf-Mile
Race at Garden.

4 sensational spill took place in the first heat OF
the half-nile professional bicycle at Madison
Square Garden last night. In which all tho riders
went sprawllng down the steep inclined track with
the exception of Floyd Mcfarland. The other
riders in the heat Fem, Dorian, Fogler.
hrebs. Lee and Mitchell.
Dorian was first to go down on the last lap on
the 2Tth-st. turn. II a miracle that none OF
the riders were hurt. Three Of the riders picked
UP the wrecked wheels and with them over
the finishing line. end therefore qualified for the
final heat. This heat ny half wheel by
Krebs, with Mcfarland second.
The surprise OF the evening took place n the
half-mlle professional National Circuit champion
ship. when Kramer could do no better than TO get
second place. In the contest. besides Kramer were
Lawson, Fem and Mcfarland. The last named
was teamed with Lawson.
In the first lap Mcfarland, through clever
man@uvring. got the lead. followed by Lawson;
In the last lap Lawson took the pace and crossed
the tape a wheel ahead of Fem. with Kramer two
lengths behind
The ten mile motor paced race between ,dE Hugh
by nearly half lap in 1874 1-5. For good part OF
The riders wc-e sent off to a standing start, and
MacLean was the first to catch the pace. Ioward
Lean when he lost his pace 4 few times later na
eemed have easy time in keeping up with
A bad spill took place in the third heat of the
one mile amateur race when c. A. Sherwood, of
the New-York Athletic Club, run into by w. j.
Of be racR later at in the
mile amateur handicap with both arms IN pandages.
The race by j. j. Forsyth who had a
90-yard handicap. with George PAUL.. with a 100
yard handicap, second.
In the final heat of the half mile novice Frank
NORM into of the plank rails along the out
side of the track. The wheel dropped over the track
to the floor the Madison-ave. entrance: AL
though NORM rolled down the embankment In an
unconscious condition and had to be carried away,
fl announced that he not hurt.
This was by Tom Wack, with H. Purled
second. The half mile professional handicap was
won by FLOYD Krebs by a length. Mcfarland
was second The summaries follow:
Wac New
York; H. Purled New-York. second: Louis Luppi. New
York, third. Time. 1:09ss.
One-nile (amateur)-Won by Frederick Ernst New
York A B. Coffey. Boston second; Matthew Downey
Boston. third. Time. 2:0S%s.
Haf-mle professional: National Circuit champion
ship)Won by Iver Lawson Salt Lake CITY William Fem
Bristol Conn., second Frank Cramer, East Orange. thlrd
Floyd Mcfarland. San Joss. Cal fourth Time. 0:59ts.
One-mle (amateur: handicap)-Wor by ]. ]. For
Edgecomb New-Yor< yards: George PAUL.
New-YoIt d6O yards second Matthew Downey, Boston
(45 yardsl. third. Time. 207.
Half-me race profsssonal hsndicap,MW9n ny FLoyd I
Cal $50 yards. second: John Bede. I.yn5rook Long
Island 40 yards) third w r. Lee New-Iork ta0 yards)
fourth. Time, O:5Ils
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
INDIANS DISCUSSING STATEHOOD
Separate Constitutional Convention Organ.
ICES at Muskogee-May Hold Sixty DAYS.

Muskogee. l. T., Aug. 2l.-The Separate State
hood Constitutional Convention opened here TODAY
with nearly two hundred delegates. representing
the Five Civilized Tribes
The hrst week or ten days OF the convention
probably viii be occupied by organizing Hnd an
pointing committees for the various branches ~
the work. and discussing the main points that
should enter into the constitution The converttor
probably VIII then adjourn for a week ana re-
assemble at which time the committees will ranoy+
and action the proposed constitution, nil, !,
supniitted and discussed separately Delegates viii
De aIlowed TO suggest changes and djscnss rot,,n
freely. This will doubtless occupy nl1cb IN,
the convention may last thirty or sixty dovs ana
The convention organized by selecting Cbtef r,
= McCurtaln temporary chairman and Alley Posax,
temporary secretary. Both prominent Indts ne
Chlers T'orter, T. Rogers. Brown and NrCt1r,a T.,
we're constituted committee credentials Tba
SalisaW district sends two deegati one fa,'-tr
Ing senarats statehood and one f7yoring statelead
with Oklahoma ~'e4'0'u
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
PRACTICE At SEA GIRT
Rifemen Preparing for National
Match-Neu-York Team ArriUes.
[Ry rELEnRApH no rHE rRIRuNE. !


Sea Grit N. j., Aug. 2.-With the arrival Of
teams from Maryland. Minnesota, South Carolina
New-York, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois and Ten
nessee, there thirty teams here in readi-
for the national rife match. and at least five
more teams expected.
Bright and early the teams up and ready
for the first day OF practice. They all had some
practice at 200 and 600 yards, slow fire; 200 and 500
yards, rapid fire, and skirmishng.
The ammunition used for all teams to-day was
OF 1905 make and is considered the best that has
been turned out at the arsenal. 1t will also be
used in the matches. The better part of the work
individual. and the will all be in good
shape for the national match The wind this
afternoon squally, and blew ten miles an hour
directly across the range.
AS result of the practice to-day the teams all
have good idea of the conditions under which the
shooting is done here and it is expected that better
scores will be made tomorrow. The scores will
not be given out officially during the preliminary
practice and the of the teams watching
closely the work of other teams
New-York the winner of the national trophy
last year, was not here to-day, but came in this
evening.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
POLICE GET MIR. PEPPER AGAIN.
This Time Former Strike Leader Is Accused
of Violating Excise Laws.

George z. Pepper. former leader OF the organized
Irterborough Railway employees IN their unsuccess-
ful strike last spring, prisoner in the Harlem
police court yesterday. charged with violation Of
the excise law in his saloon at No 1883 3d-ave..
Sunday afternoon Detectives Gordon and
Thompson OF the East 104th-st- station. said that
they bought two glasses OF beer in the back room
of Peppers saloon, and that they saw seven men
do the same while they were there.
This is the first time the police have bothered
Pepper since he opened hts saloon. several months
ago. He had falling out with the police week
ago. when he was arrested IN Central Park for
walking on the grass to save his baby daughter.
He locked up in the East 104thst- station WIFE
his baby at that time until his wife got bail
Mr. Pepper had little TO say about the cOincidencs
IN his two arrests within a week.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
THIS TINE HORSES.
Dr7er Runs OUer Child, Then Dis
appcars Boy Mag Die.

After running and probably fatally IN
turing a six year-o!d boy. the driver of an open
carriage. in which were seated four well dressed
women. whipped up his horses and drove away
RAPIDLY in Willoushby hear kent-ave-
Rroollyn late yesterday afternoon. The pohce
have a description Of tho driver, ana are look
ing for him.
John Evans. the boy. who lives win ms par
ents at No SS5 Kent-ave, is In the Cumberland
street Hospital suffering from internal injuries
and severe bruises. He was playing in the
street when the carriage came rapidly along.
The driver who silk hat, apparently
made no attempt TO pull up his team. whlch
consisted of n pair of heavy hay horses. When
he say that the boy had been injured he made
not the slightest effort to stop and aid the little
fellow but called to his horses, and :ne carriage
and it's occupants disappeared around the cor
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
SUPPORT FOR SENATOR FORD.
Direct Nominations Republicans Formally
Pledge to Help Make Him Mayor.

A special committee from the Direct Nominations
Republican League waited on Senator Ford at his
Office. No. $50 Broadway, yesterday afternoon. TO
tender formally 10 him their support for Mayor.
The committee was composed OF the following men,
all OF whom were present; Thomas Humphrey.
chairman; William Grant Brown William s. Bagg.
Samuel BooZ. c. II. Langley. Abraham Mas Cap
tain II. i. Smith. DR.. E A Tucker, John ]. NAL
Ion, DR. T. III. Moffatt and Colonel c. Il. Denison
Mr. Ford. IN replying the remarks OF the chair
man OF the delegation. said that of the evils
OF the times is the corrupt alliance between the
partisan boss and the corporation controlling public
franchises.
''Of one thing you may rest assured" said he.
IF any attempt is made by existing organizations
20 eva6e. obscure sdetrack the issues Of effecs
tive city control public utilities and the eman-
cipstion of the municipality from boss rule. there
certainly will be an independent ticket. nominated
by petition in the field. ana. IL need be, will
gladly head that ticket"
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
MRS. BARGER WALLACH WINS.
Captures Lawn Tennis Singles Championship
on Casino Courts at Newport.
IpY rELEaRArM no LIE rRInuNE.l

Newport. r. l., Aug. 21.-The lawn tennis tourna-
ments for women concluded at the Casino to-
day. tho singles in the morning and the doubles in
the afternoon. The former won hy Mrs Barear
Waach. who awarded the handsome silver tea
service, while Miss Eleanor Sears and Miss Marian
Fenno won tho doubles. and each received silver
loving cup.
The matches brought out the largest crowd of the
season, and there was some most interesting play
In the morning the match between Mrs WaIacb
and Miss Sars was pretty lawn tennis
The finals in the doubles was brilliant OK
hblton. The pairs were Miss Sears and Miss
Fenno ana Miss lsen aud Miss Roche Tho teams
were evenly matcEed, AMI II any ones ,-atne
until the last play. 'ie
r, The result ;- Of the play was as follows Mrs.
Barger Nalach beat Miss Eleanor Sears s n . 4
81 Miss Sears and Miss Fenro beat Miss iscI -,
and Miss Roche, 81. 3-6, 10 '-"
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
ALLEGED FIREBUG STILL IN HOSPITAL
Hearing o. Case Against Brooklyn Man Post.
poned-To Examine Him in Hospital.

When the case u the alleged attempt 10 burn
the tenement house a. No. slS Union-st Brook
Ign came ~ IN t1e Bctler-st. court yesterday Z
was announced that Samuel Levine, who saws he
received an offer Or SIS 10 DO the Job was still
IN the Brooklyn Hospital a result OF the Injuries
he received from Jumping from the affh story
gincow o. police headQasrte Next Monday As
slsani District Attorney Smith. with Captain Har-
kns % The detective bureau VIII go 10 the hospital
ana examine Levine IA lie presence OF his LAWYER
ana HAIRY Davis. Is being held in 5000 BAIL
IN connection with the case.
As Ass-steht District Attorney Smith said he had
bscE pa ole 10 obtain any cOrroborative evidence
thar .ose.a Ftageiio. tie owner of the ITnion-st
house. had anything do with the alleged plof 10
IlgEe sesterGay.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
PEGASUS REMAINS IN STALL
Machinery of Knabenshue's Airship Out of
order-No Flight Taken.

Several hundred people stood for hours on
the sidewalks around the vacant lot at 62d-st
and Central Park West yesterday afternoon.
expecting to airship rise out OF the lot
and sail over Central Park, but they were dis
appointed. A. Roy Knahenshue. who sailed over
g part Of Manhattan Sunday in his dirigible
balloon, had planned TO make another trip yes
teroay, but the machinery was not quite in
order and the wind was little too strong. He
said late in the afternoon that he might try
another ascent between and 8 q. m. to-day if
the weather permitted.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
KRAMER VS.. FENN TONIGHT.

The much delayed match race between Frank
Kramer Willie Fem will form the main feature
of the midweek at the Vasburg track in
Newark, tonight. The signed to meet two
weeks ago. but rain interfered on two successive
dates.
The conditions originally agreed upon hold
good for this meeting They call for the best two
out of three IN half mile heats, the winner to re-
ceve the big end Of the $500 purse hung up by the
mana cement
Kramer leads in the point table at the present.
In addition TO the match race there will be card
of other professional and amateur events.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
BENNETT ESTATE CASE DROPPED.
Widow Withdraws Appeal Against Ac-
eeptance of w. J. Bryan's Accounts.
IBr TELEGRAPH no THE TRIBUNE.

New-Haven, Aug. H-An litigation over the
estate OF Philo s. Bennett. a former merchant OF
iNew-York City. OF which William J. Bryan was
executor, is believed be ended by the filing OF
notice In Probate Court to-day the effect that an
appeal OF Mrs. Grace Imogene Bennett. the widow:
and other heirs. 20 the acceptanace of Mr. Bryan
accounts will he withdrawn
Tho notice OF appeal had been entered for a
hearing and to-days action by the heirs was un-
expected The residuary legatees are Mrs Ben
nett Della A Bigelow. W. II. Bigelow husband
ara wife, Of Waterville. n. y, and George "A
Cable. Of YODkers, y. Y
At the hearing on the probate the legatees made
q contest on the courts allowing the account as
81 said that charges entered in IL were paid in
and that in settling the claims SIR. Bryan had
exceeded his authority executor. Objection was
also made TO his account on the ground that he had
psid taxes on the estate in New-York without au-
thCrity. -
New-York tribune., 1905-08-22
PLAYED hobo" ON TRIP HOME.
Undertaken Sells Shoestrings and Pencils to
Connecticut Friends.
tBE TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Winsted, Aug. 2l.-William A. Gleeson. a Tor
rington undertaken. who attended the National
Temperance Convention held in Wilkesbarre. Penn
recently played hobo on the homeward trip from
New-York City 10 Torrington. He sold shOestrings
and lead pencils and begged food and lodgings like
the real tramp
Gleeson left the Grand Union Hotel in New-York
last Monday at II a m. and reached Torring-
ton on Friday night He beat his way the cleo
trio roads in the southern part of the State and in
Bridgeport earned 20 cents working in n blacksmith
shop. lie called on supposed friends and asked for
assistance and was given the cold shoulder GIee-
son says he intends 10 call OF acuuafn-
tances who turned him down when he was on the
road, and tell them what he thinks of them