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New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
WISHES TO CONTROL HIS ESTATE.
Edward P. Day, Brooklyn Real Estate Dealer,
Trying to Establish His Sanity.

Edward D. Day, the aged Brooklyn real estate
speculator, who. with the aid of some of his sons
to whom he has given property. is attempting to
show that he is competent to manage his own estate
and have J. Edward Swanstrom removed as COM
mtttee of his estate told the story of his life be-
fore Major Edward II. Hobbs DR.. William Nor
ris Butler the commission appointed to inquire
into his sanity yesterday. The hearing was held in
the Kings County Courtho Use.
According to Mr. Day. he built the first house in
what is now the town of Mount Vernon and gave
that name to the town. Then he came to Brooklyn
and became interested in a section which he called
Temperance Village but which is now known as
tie Park Slope. His money had all been acquired
through speculation In real estate. He decided to
give most Of 1t away during his life time. and that
was the cause OF the trouble of the children
sicans testified that in their judgment the old man
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05

10 farm. When he was eleven years old he had
mastered the three books that these teachers
knew, and at eighteen he started for America.
When he reached Madison. where he is now to
occupy the executive residence, he had not
friend. and even owed the passage from Norway
to Wisconsin.
The first summer he was in this country he
worked a farm and studied English. Then
he became tailor and next was a clerk in a
country general store. Five years after landing
in America he had paid his debts and saved
enough to start him in business at Soldiers
Grove, Wis. He prospered, but in 1883 incen-
diaries destroyed his store, causing a loss of
$4,000. He had capital however and rebuilt.
Though he was from the time of his starting
business at Soldiers Grove a leader in political
affairs, he never had sought Office, and in 1892
was nominated for the legislature and elected,
despite his efforts TO escape the nomination.
He had refused TO take one step TO aid in his
own election, but was the only Republican TO
carry the county. Then the Democratic candi-
showed ,lis fighting spirit While he had not
cared for the election, after the victory was his
he refused to allow another TO carry away the
prize. and went into the Assembly TO plead his
own case. This the country storekeeper did
with such vigor that the Democratic Assembly
seated him and denied the claim of the Demo-
cratic contestant. Two more terms in the Iegs-
lature brought him into prominence as the first
man IN Wisconsin TO begin legislation against
the corporations. He succeeded, after many de-
feets, in carrying through the legislature bills
for the increasing of taxes on express, sleeping
car, telephone and other such corporations.
This brought him into such State prominence
that in 1898 he made Treasurer the Re
publican ticket at that time headed by men
opposed TO La Toilette When La Toilette was
nominated for Governor Davidson was renomi-
mated for his old place, and two years later
was promoted TO the Lieutenant GoVernorsh!p
Now he is TO be Governor after March 4, and in
1906 he viii be candidate for the nomination
for Governor,
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
TO GIVE Y. M. c. A. 100000.
J. D. Rockefeller, jr., Promises Conditional
Present to Brooklyn Branch

1t was announced yesterday that John D. Rookie
feller. jr.. had promised to give the Brooklyn
Young Mems Christian Association $10o.0OD. provided
100000 additional is raised to complete the jubilee
fund of 10000 by January l. 1906 This will be the
second subscription TO the funds by members Of
the family, as Mr.. Rockefeller ST, sent his check
for 100000 some time ago.
The jubilee fund which it decided to raise
in commemorate of the fftieth anniversary of the
organization, is TO be used in paying off mortgages
on some of the present property and In constructing
three new buildings. The total subscriptions 10
date have amounted TO S503, ,051 go OF this amount
S2O4.00O has been subscribed for the New Eastern
District branch. which is in the process of
erection at Marcy-ave. and South 9th-st
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
PUT LETTER IN THE FIRE BOX.
This Is What Young Woman of Greenport
Tried To Do-Enter Hose Company.

Miss Sarah Smalley of Greenport, Long Island
badly scared young woman yesterday. Incl
dentally. the hremen looking for who
turned in a false alarm Miss Smaley sauntered
forth from the home of a friend she visiting
accompanied by the friend. and carrying in her
hand letter. The two engaged in animated
conversation and Miss Smalley did not notice that
the lever Of supposed letter BOX differed
what from the usual lid of city mail box. She
pulled down the lever. and the box willingly did
the rest. The loud buzzlng at once told the young
woman that she had turned in fire alarm Seiz-
ing her friend by the arm, she hurried down Il
side street and turned second corner just as the
firemen arrived
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
RUTGERS DELTA PHIs AT DINNER.
Celebrate Sixtieth Anniversary of Chapter
Man Eighty-seven Speaks.
[Ry rELFGRAPH TO THE rR1R1-Nr l

ew-Brunswick y. j.. Feb. THE sixtietb an
niversary of the Epsilon Chapter, Delta Phi fra
ternity Of Rutgers College. was celebrated with a
dinner at the Mansion House last night Men from
Yale and Columbia attended, as well those from
Rutgers John y. Carpenter of this city Of Epsi-
Ion. &C. was the toastmaster and the Rev William
Ten Eyck. of New-York of the class Of a ar
Rutgers, d member of the original Epsilon chan
TEL! ana now elghty-seven years Old spoke on THE
Blrth ana Progress of Delta Phi" he told of the
origin OF the secret societies of the colleges and
me prejudice that attended their deveIo nrnent
He had kept record of the members of the chan
ter. and there were three hundred. The one hun
dredth death had occurred few weeks ago
Speeches We're also made by Teunis c. Bergen Of
brooklyn. on Delta Phi, Its Solidity and ITnity: E:
DruTy " Cooper, OF this city, The Alumni :
Fhihp NJ Brett Of New York. The Fraterni-
Spirit ~ 4'@ IA
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
NEWWISCONSIN GOVERNOR
Rise of j. o. DGUidsoR, Who WU
Take Senator La FolIette's Place.

milwaukee, Feb. :. CspeciaD.-J. o. Davidson
10 be Governor of wisconsin as as Gov
ernor La Toilette takes his seat I'm the United
States Senate is said to hold the Norwegian
vote Of wisconsin in the palm of his hand. II is
his TO do with as lie pleases. Yet when he came
TO America, a boy of eighteen, he was an
ignorant penniless chap with nothing to help
him but his determination to become somebody.
He had no education in his Norwegian home ex-
cept what he could learn from travelling relig
ious school teachers. who went about from farm
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
DETECTIVES AGENCIks.

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sAAWICk DETECTIVE BEREAU Legitf-
mate commercial rgtatnal WORK; cur
pOTat.ons rrIns. individuals; terms reszoa-
sbls; authorized. bonded. lss broadway.
Telephone Ts2 BROOKLYN
MAHc<E.Y'S NATIONAL DETECTIVE
AGENCY. Licensed and Bonded
Late Deteetiys 5e-seant Police eheadQuarters.
NO. 36f FuLION-ST.. BROOkLYN
WRIGHT DETECTIVE AGENCY. Y.-Incom-
parably best service. results more con-
vineins than promises. highest CREDENTIALS
10 West i2cthsl
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
BANKER GUILTY OF MANsLAUGHTER
Appeal Likely-Victim's Mother Died With
out Learning of His Fate.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Roanoke Va. Feb. A verdict OF voluntary
manslaughter. with sentence OF five years in the
pententiary, rendered by the jury this morn
ing against Charles r. Fishburne, a wealthy young,
banker for the murder OF Dr. r. c. Lefew Coun-
sci for the defence promptly moved to have the
verdict set aside. The couU will consider the argu
ment for a trial and make a decision on Mon
day Brothers of DR.. Lefew who were attending
the trial called 20 Richmond by the
sudden death of their mother. Mrs I.efeyy died
without knowing Of the murder OF her son as the
physicians feared that in her feeble health she
could not stand the shock
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
DEMANDS HOOKER INVESTIGATION
Rochester Bar Association Adopts Reso-
luton.
Icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE ]

Rochester, Feb AT a meeting of the Rochester
Bar Association to-day a resolution was adopted
calling on the judiciary Committee of the Assem-
bly, 10 make thorough investigation Of the Hook
charges. The resolution says:
If the charges are sustained. in whole or in part
We call upon the legislature, and especially the
members from Monroe County, TO that justice
is done iearlessly; TO the end not only that the
ished. but that the good of the bar and bench
OF the State shall be upheld
John Desmond and Charles r Keeler were ap-
pointed special committee to attend the investi-
CATION.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
SEARCHING FOR MISSING MINISTER

The police have been asked TO look for the Rev.
Frederick c Haas. pastor of the German Lutheran
Gtlufcn, OF Newark Mr.. Haas disappeared on
Inursoay last II is feared he had become slight
~ de1nented and wandered away. He has wife
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05

ISABELLA OR SABLE FOX
DOUBLE AND SINGLE SKIN
SCARFS. with large
brush tails at ends, re- 4 zS
duced to VIZ
ISABELLA FOX MUFFS. in
large pillow shape and lined
with heavy satin, re- < mn
duced 70 20 wv
SABLE SQUIRREL FOCR-IN-
HAND TIES. 4S inches long and
lined with brown satin. = En
reduced to D'DO
ALASKA SABLE FOUR-IN-
HAND TIES. 60 inches long and
made from selected IN zE
skins. reduced to lOs ~
ERMINE FOUR IN HAND
SCARFS, 80 inches long and with
six tails; finished at ends with
chenille fringe. re- OE mn
duced to %DsOO
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
ENGLISH FREIGHTER ASHORE.
The Horatius, from Baltimore to NeW-York.
Stuck Below Sparrow's Point.

Baltimore Feb. 4.-The British steamer Horatus,
with steel rails from Baltimore for NewYork and
Buenos Ayres. is ashore a half mile below Spar
rows Point
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05

WOULD you LIKE MORE BoARDERs?
You can obtgin the most desirable kind by register
ing In the to date Board and Room Directory kept
al The Tribune Uptown Office, 1894 Broadway.
fh-sf
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
THE FEDERAL TREASURY.

Washington, Feb 4.-The condition of the Treas
ury. divisions of issue and redemption. at the be-
ginning OF business to-day follows:
RESERVE FUND
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05

ERMINE MUFFS. in large en-
pire shape. with ten tails and
lined with heavy white ~ m
satin, reduced TO 1'V w
JAPANESE SABLE TWO SKIN
NATURAL SCARFS, finished
with tails and claws, ,o-E
reduced 10 y
JAPANESE SABLE MUFFS, in
natural pillow shape. four skins
and finished with tails Do E0
and claws, reduced to ~
LEIPZIG DYED PERSIAN
LAMB COATS in swell blouse
style. with brocade satin lining.
originally $1,000; To- 90 S0
morrow
tsiegeI Cooper store. 2d Floor. Centre)
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
The Big Fur Sale
Continues with New Attractions.

Lively days these in Fur Section where the greatest OF
clearance sales continues nabaed-st lower prices prevail
than when started this sale small lots OF desirable
fur5 which did quickly enough the already much
lowered prices have been still further reduced.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05
SAN FRANCISCO STOCKS.

San Francisco, Feb, 4.-The Official c,osiag quo
.ations for mining stocks to-day as follows:
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05

OSCILLATION GIt.AflCN 80, = ssns.s-
cures irregularities. rheun,assis.-,, -, sl5sss'
ton, torpldity OF uveI e'-,,~ 49, ~ 49,
taused BY improper 81 -
Ol West 42d -s,. Room -
DPs AfERlLEY. So West So,s-ss-' ssass-
srsi essil-9srh. 4S0 Ciinton~aNe-'
fvn. Graduats OF KirSsvi-is' ~
FREDRIk WETCHss AL ~, sH,'s.'l = lspssia..s,-
treated. Nervous p,eSs...s,r,. e...-~ss'~
ie8 West soth-sS.
aide.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-05

DIR EUGENE r. HENRY. .,ss,s esssss y
Tel 4 4i20-PiR=a- 40
S9th-st
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-20
J. R. F0RGAN COMMENTS
ON J. R. WALSH'S FAILURE.

Chicago, Dec. a0.--"Other banks and
financial circles In general IN Chicago
cannot possibly feel any bad effects
from the failure OF the John r. Walsh
banks, said James II. rorgan, presi-
dent of the First National bank, and
Of the Chicago Clearing House assocla-
tlon. last night. In guaranteeing the
deposits OF the three banks, the other
banks OF Chicago have taken no I'm.
usual action. They have not assumed
any great liabilities, IN fact, the actual
liability assumed by each bank Is COM
paratively triylal-not more than is
met IN an average days business.
There Is no other bank IN Chicago in
the condition which caused the down
fall of John r. Walsh's Institutions.
No other bank can be subjected to the
criticism that its president Is engaged
in other lines OF business as Walsh
was.
"Of course every Chicago bank has
business men on It's directorate. 1t is
so all over the world. But with all
these business men as directors In the
Chicago banks, no other bank rs using
It's funds for outside invest ments as
were these three"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-20
AMERICANS COMPLAIN OF
NEWFOUNDLAND OFFICIALS

Washington, Dec. N-The state depart
ment here has received some bitter COM
plants from American owners Of fishing
vessels against the Newfoundland officials
for interfering with what they regard as
their treaty rights TO fish within New.
toundland territorial waters. Only q few
days since an American fishing smack
was seized at a Newfoundland port be-
cause, several months ago she had. Il is
alleged, shipped some Observation-Disclosures
from the Bay OF Islands The American
ship owners felt that this was an !nfrac-
ton of their right to ply their vocation
IN these waters as guaranteed by treaty
The state department has been exchang-
Ing notes on this subject with the British
government and 30 far there has been no
friction between the two governments
though naturally the American fishermen
and the local Newfoundland authorities
have az times shown some heat Tho state
department has not been able to make
direct Issues with tho Observation-Disclosures
IN respect 10 their right 10 make II a pun
ishable offcHse TO ship Observation-Disclosures
within their own waters. II Is not quite
clear. however. whether while admitting
the right ~ the Newfoundland authori-
ues 10 punish their own people who shin
on American vessels IN violation Of local
law, IL is prepared To concur the ameua-
bility ~ Newfoundland law OF American
shippers who ship such men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-20
FOLSOM TURNKEY COMES
HERE FOR FRANK EDWARDS

George r. Lamphrey, turnkey at the
Folsom prison, Cal. Is in the city, and
this morning visited local officials, Mr.,
Humphrey comes here on business, car
ryine with him requisltion papers for
a Utah state convict named Frank
Edwards, alias Cline, who has been
serving time al Warden Pratt's place
on the hill for a burglary committed In
Ogden Edwards viii be released on
the 22nd of this month, and will be
taken back to Folsom, from which
place he escaped In 1897.
Al the time OF his escape, Edwards
was serving Is years sentence for
burglary. After getting away he came
TO ogden. was arrested and sent to the
state prison. Later he escaped and
went 10 Missouri, but was brought back
here from that state. Now the Cali
fornsa officials will take a "whirl" at
him.
Mr.. Lamphrey stated TO the News"
that there are now 1858 prisoners at
Folsom. and that OF that number 10
ere life prisonera
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-20
TWO FIRES VISIT
WASHINGTON.
Four Women Were Rescued Be-
ing Carried Down Ladders
lust in Time.
NEARLY OVERCOME BY SMOKE
Majestic Thcater Barely Saycd--Ioss
Aggregates One Hundred Thou.
sand Dollars.

Washington, Dec. 20. --Washington
fires, entallng an aggregate loss OF
100000. At one of them four women
were rescued, being carried down lad
ders by Lieut.. Sullivan Of truck COM
found the women were nearly overcome
by smoke.
The first fire was discovered In the
building OF the IL. II. Juelg Piano COM
pany, 1905 G street, Northwest. 1t was
from this building that the women were
rescued, The flames were soon under
control in that building, but later they
extended TO the basement, second AMI
third floors of Muddiman & Co., gas
fixtures and lamp stores, adjoining
damaging the building and stock con-
siderably.
The fremen were still working On
this fire when another alarm was
sounded which brought the remaining
companies and some of the others al
ready out to the vicinity of Ninth street
and Louisiana avenue, the heart OF the
commission house section. The fire
there burned fiercely but by . o'clocn
was under control. The Majestic thea
ter. adjoining one of the buildings de-
stroyed, was saved only through heroic
work Of the firemen.
The latter fire started in the agricul-
tural implement establishment of Z. NJ
Heiskell, Jr., & Co., two doors from
the Majestic theater on e street, and
soon extended TO feed stores Of either
side and burned through TO Louisiana
avenue, taking in the commission house
of Isaac Wallerstein, Joseph Ferraro
and Ellis a Co, all Of which were de-
stroyed The commission houses OF
Joseph Digiorgio q Co., and n. J. Warl
q Co. were partially burned.
The total loss was partially covered
by insurance,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-20
CHRISTMAS IN SCHOOLS.
Beautiful Custom of Giving to be OBJ
served by the Children.

The kindergarten pupils of the La
fayette. Hamilton and Union schools
are making great preparations for
Christmas tree at their respective
schools. The trees at the Lafayette
and Hamilton will be ready for in
spection by the parents and visitors at
10 o'clock on Friday morning. at which
time the little ones will have their ex-
ercises. The tree and exercises at the
Union school will be given at 1880
o'clock Friday evening so that the par
ents OF the kindergarten pupils may
be able to attend.
The children have been making pres
ents for their parents and others and
the trees will present a pretty appear
ance when decorated with all OF the
handiwork of The little ones.
The Christmas exercises Of the La
fayette school for the first and second
grades will be held at II o'clock FRI
day morning, the third. fourth and fifth
grades at / o'clock OF that afternoon
and the sixth. seventh and eighth
grades at 9: 30 O'clock the same after
noon so that visitors may attend all
the exercises
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-20
JUROR LOSES CHECK.
In Order to Get Money lie Signs Bond
For Twice The Amount.

How carefully the United States
safeguards itself from losing money
through the loss Of check and the is
suance Of n duplicate is shown in the
efforts of John NJ. Mcclellan to secure
money due him as a Federal court
Juror. Mcclellan performed his duties
on the jury in the April term. and on
June l.. 1905, received a check from the
U. S. marshal for $685. When he
reached the United States depository in
Salt Lake to cash II. he could not find
1t however, and retraced his steps TO
the jury room. The search failed to
produce the check. so he stopped pay
ment and set about trying to secure a
duplicate.
The rules on the subject provided
that he must wait six months first and
he has done this. Now he is trying TO
secure the check and has prepared a
statement on blank provided by the
treasury department declaring that he
verify believes the check IL lost on
the streets of Salt Lake City" and will
never be presented for payment. With
this statement he is forwarding a bond
for twice the value OF the check which
will remain on file In the department.
anC be used to guarantee the gov
ernil Its getting its money back in
case the original Is ever paid.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-20
NEW YORK CITY nAS
A S650,000 FIRE.

New York, Dec. a0~-Fire started to-
day in the offices OF the Delaware,
Lackawanna q Western railroad at tn,
foot OF West Twenty street, and
spread rapidly TO the offices OF the Cen
trial railroad Of New Jersey and the fer
ry houses on the south.
BY noon the fire was brought under
control and the ferry houses Of the
Erie and the Pennsylvania railroads
were out Of the danger. The ferrp
house OF the Delaware, Lackawanna y
Western was in ruins and almost a
complete loss, while that of the Jersey
Central was very badly damaged. one
shed and section of the dock belonging
TO the Erie railroad were also partially
burned.
The fire started under tbs floor OF tho
Lackawanna ferry house, where some
painters were at work Ii Is thought
that one Of the lamps used by paintes
exploded.
The ferry house was Immediately
filed with smoke and the painters had
great difficulty In reaching the floor
above. a ferry boat with more than
800 passengers aboard was just coming
into the slip when the fire started Vol.
umes OF smoke rolled up through the
stairway leading to the street. Pas
sengers were panic-stricken, but they
were told to run for the street through
the smoke. This they did amid great
confusion. The ferry boat then backed
into the river.
The flames made rapid Roadway and
all the fire boats were pressed into SER
vice in addition to several railroad tugs
which volunteered
The big ferry houses, built mostly OF
their way to the Jersey side were held
up in mid-stream There was great ex-
element, Crowds of commuters who
were landing when the fire started
crowded about the blazing building and
extra policemen were called to give the
firemen chance to work.
The loss Is estimated at t650,000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-20
DEFENSE or HUGH WATT,

London, Dec. 2O.-The defense OF
Hugh Watt, the former member OF par
lament, charged with melting h'-...,
agents to murder his divorced wife.
Julia Watt and Sir Reginald Beau
champ, whose divorced wife is now
Lady Violet Watt, Wife Of the defend
ant. closed today with the evidence
OF lady Violet Watt. She gave an EN-
phatic and categoric denial of all the
material statements of the witnesses
for the prosecution and said she heard
Marshall, the private detective who is
said to have been brbed by Watt to
procure poison, threaten "a make IL
hot for Watt unless the latter gave
him $3.50 Counsel then proceeded to
address the jury.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-20
SNOW STORM WAS LOCAL.
FAN OF "Thc Beautiful" Confined Larg
~ to This Section.

The snow storm which began yes
terday afternoon. was local over the
northern part of the state. and not
general, as there was no report today
OF any precipitation from Modena or
foeatello and only trace at Grand
junction, which barely came within the
skirt OF the storm, The precipitation
as recorded by the weather office In this
CITY, was .l2 OF an inch (water), or
about l25 inches OF snow Today Is
clearing, with prospects of fair and
colder weather tomorrow. and the
barometer is already rising with the
approach of a high barometric pres
sure The fall here was sufficient to
make sleighing possible for u short
time this morning,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-20
WILL BE REPRESENTED.
Gov. Cutler VIII Appoint Delegate to
Insurance Meeting.

Gov cutler received letter today from
Thomas H., Darke. superintendent Of the
department Of Insurance OF the District
of Columbia, urging him to attend a meet
Ing OF all the governors, attorney-generals
and insurance commissioners from all the
states 20 be held f. Ch'oage on Feb I
1905. to consider matters relating 10 insur-
ance resulting from tAe luNcea, !, atoms De-
Ing conducted In New York. The governor
has replied that he will be unable to at
tend the meeting but that II meets with
his approval and he will later name Q rep.
resentative from this state.