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New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
WANTS GARBAGE CONTRACTS LET
City Improvement Society Calls Mayors
Attention to Bid Advertising.

The City Improvement Society has forwarded to
the Mayor, through Its secretary Helen K. Hoy.
the text OF a resolution passed on June % calling
the Mayors attention 10 the consequences likely
to attend delay I'm advertising the contract for final
disposition of the garbage collection of the city
now held by the Sanitary Utilization Company and
expiring by Limitation August l. 1906
The organization buntly places itself against re
newing the contract with this company. saying that
instead of paying nearly 100000 year to have
this material taken away 1t could be made an i'm
portant source Of revenue to the city in light and
power"
The conditions attending the letting Of this con
tract, the organization asserts, Involved public
scandal It not advertised until it had be-
come impossible for any company desiring to enter
the competition in good faith TO do So with any
chance OF providing in time the facilities needed
for handling the large amount OF garbage TO be
treated. The Commissioner OF Street Cleaning Mr.
Nagle was urged to attend to this duty. but per-
sistently neglected It. warrsnting the conviction
etricting the competition 10 the company which
then had the contract. This, at least was the re-
suit. We do not suspect Commissioner Woodbury.
OF any SUCH purpose, nor of Willingness that tlla
result shall be the same this year IN 1901; but
since the time which remains s the least in which
contracts and give successful bidders time in which
TO provide tho plants needed II is consistent with
our DUTY as cltiZhns 10 remind that uanecess
delay VIII be msconstrued, and seem 10 those who
are placed az disadvantage by IL TO be deliberate
and for purpose ininicai 10 the public interest y
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
GLIDDEN TOURISTS REST.
Some Talk of Disqualification for
Enceeding Speed Limit.

Breton Woods N H. July 1h-The members OF
the automobile party who are participating in the
LOO0-mile reliability for the Glidden trophy
are resting to-day. number OF them had planned
drives over the mountain roads. but q heavy rain
storm forced them to remain under cover. On
Monday and Tuesday the to the top OF Mount
Washington will take place. and the tourists will
start for New-York early Wednesday morning.
There is some talk tonight Of q wholesale dis
qualification of those contestants for the Glidden
trophy who have exceeded the speed limit in the
run from New-York.
Some cars are said to have travelled at average
speed OF tweuty-three twenty-fouF miles an hour
in a State where the highest speed permitted is
twenty miles an hour. In this case one Of the most
important rules of the contest has been violated.
The tour with the exception Of the speeding, has
been success in every way. and many other affairs
OF the kind are being planned for later in the year
Although some fifteen may finish the tour
with record that viii entitle them to put in a
claim for the cup the number will be materially
reduced il any disquaIifcatiOns are made Mr..
Glldden declined to give the names Of those who
might be punished.
The members OF the commission are Elliott c.
Lee, president of the American Automobile Asso-
citation; Dave H Morris. Of the Automobile Club
OF America; George f. McQuestln, representing the
Automobile Club of Great Britain and Ireland; w
K Vanderbilt, jr., representing the French and
German clubs. and Charles B. Glldden.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
"AUTO" RACES ON CAPE MAY BEACH
Walter Christie VIII Try to Break Worlds
StraightawaY Mile Record.

Those interested in automobile speed trials are
turning to the beach at Cape May. N. j. which
oneTs one Of the best courses in this country for
straightaway racing. meeting is scheduled for
next Saturday. July o. and many Of the fast cars
will compete Walter Christie, with his 100 horse
power racer will try to set worlds record
for a straightaway mile.
The kilometer record is at present held by the
Frenchman Baras, who in a Darracq made the
distance in L 20 seconds at Ostend Belgium H
L. Bowden. in 120-horsepower Mercedes made a
mile on the Ormond-Daytona beach last February
in So AS seconds. The car, however, was over
weight. according to the classihcations OF the
American Automobile Association, and the next
best record stands at "a rs seconds made the pre-
vious day by Arthur Macdonald In Napier
The beach at Cape May, although not composed
OF coquina shells. like that in Florida. has a firm
ness to 1t that is remarkable and the surface Is as
hard and smooth that which the worlds s
records were made last winter
The trials will be held under the auspices of the
Cape May Automobile Club, of which Lewis NJ
Cresse is president and a. H. Ch9dbourne vice
president Special cups will be awarded Mr.. Chris
tie II he breaks the worlds record as we'll as for
setting mark for the course. For the best mile
IN the season the $l0c0 Cape May Trophy is offered
while there is 500 special cup for the best kilo-
meter. There Will also be many races and cups
offered for amateurs.
The programme next Saturday will include races
for cars up TO 10, 20, 80 and 10 horsepower to be
horsepower, to be driven by owners or chauffeurs
The cars Will be of the touring stock variety, the
main object being to attract the best class Of own
ers as distinguished from the track professionals
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
DRYER TOO YOUNG.
Girl Fifteen Years old arrested
Had No License.

Charged with violating the law by operating
an automobile without license. Elsie Raezek.
a fifteen -year-old girl. OF No. 140 Madison-st.,
Brooklyn. was arraigned In the Children's Court
there yesterday. She was paroled in the custody
Of her parents for trial July 20
According to Patrolrnan Myron B. Finch. who
made the arrest in Bedford-ave-. near Putnam
ave. Friday afternoon. the little girl was de-
dant when he asked her If she had license.
You just go ahead and arrest me-" she is
alleged TO have said.
Finch says that when he saw the girl oper-
ating the car he thought she was not old enough
10 have a license. When he rode up beside the
machine and asked. the little girl replied:
NO, haven't license. but don't need any.
for my father has one"
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Raezek the parents OF the
when Finch said that no would have to arrest
the little girl.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
POLICE HAVE Il CIRCUS.
SGnatorIum Pets Unite to Make
Trouble.

Two bulldogs. cat a parrot and canary
caused Detectives Kreutzer and Quinn. OF the
West 47th-st. station. much unwonted activity
last evening. They were detailed by Captain
Gallagher. to capture the menagerie left behind
by DR.. Orel T. Kinney. at his "sanatorium'' at
No. 165 West ATHEIST. a week ago. Since that
time he has been wanted for alleged completely
in the death of Miss Mary Jeanette Thompson.
who died there under mysterious circumstances
For week the police have been feeding the
dogs, the cat. the parrot and the canary. Some
times the bulldogs showed passionate desire TO
make a meal Of those detailed to feed them. The
cat. too. fed at the spproach OF her would be
benefactors. The birds. being Gagged could not
fly. and the parrot cOntented himself with swear
ing like a drunken stevedore.
Kreutzer and Quinn were detailed to take the
entire collection to the pound. where they might
be cared for until DR.. Kinney's return. Armed
with bottle of milk and a few mutton chops,
they called at the house. The parrot and canary
were taken to the wagon, which was waiting.
The two men then went for the dogs, which
had been chained up In the yard. The first was
docile and Unexpectedly friendly suffering him
mate disdained the proffered chop in such
manner that Quinn hastily took to the fence
top, while KreutZer took refuge billiard
table. Armed with croquet mallet and bill
lard cue, the detectives cornered Maude and had
her all trussed up when she again escaped and
they again beat hasty retreats. Again they
captured her, this time in a dog kennel, the
door of which they nailed up.
Then it was the turn of Bob. the cat, to be
two men poor pussied" about the house and
finally found him in the garret. Bob refused 10
be cajoed. Instead. he dashed between Kreutz-
er's legs. spilling the milk and upsetting the
seuth He 1ed UP tree. They left saucer
of milk at it's foot and left Bob to his fate
driving off with the rest of the menagerie.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
TRY TO KILL DRTVER.
Police Rescue Man Whose Truck
Ran DO1Cn BOy.

Frank Minchi. six years old. Of No. 10 Null
berry-st-. was run down by a heavy truck in
front OF his home last night and probably fatal
ly injured An angry mob set on the driver
Andrew Pomerico of No. $40 Driggs-ave
Brooklyn and, except for the efforts OF Detective
Casey and Policeman Thwaites of the Mulberry
st. station. might have killed MN they threat
ened.
The child was playing in the street when the
truck bore down on him The wheels passed
over him. fracturng both arms his right leg
and his skull In spite Of these injuries the
child screamed His father caught up the man
gled body and rushed to the Mulberry-st sta
tion with 1t. calling for vengeance His friends
took up the shout and set the driver They
tore him from his seat and beat him with fists
and sticks.
He was in d sorry plight when the policemen
came 10 his assistance They had to fight their
way TO his side and drag him away from his as
Saiants. He was cut and bruised about the
head and body The child was taken to St Vim
cents Hospital by DR.. Burke who said that
there slight chances of his living Pomerico
was arrested, charged with assault.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
ROBBERS FIRE HOUSE.
Sleeping Woman ChIoroformed-
JezceIs Torn from Ears.

Two robbers yesterday forenoon entered the
fiat Of John Cohn. on the third floor Of No. 1.4o2
5th-ave. They found Mrs. Cohn asleep in her
bedroom gave her chloroform. and, after bind
ing her wrists and ankles with strips torn from
a sheet. took two diamond rings from her left
hand and tore a pair of diamond earrings from
her ears.
The robbers next looted a wardrobe in en-
adjoining bedroom. and In some manner set II
on fire. The janitress came to the third floor
at this time and in sweeping made noise which
frightened the robbers. who escaped, leaving
bundle of clothing which they had taken from
the wardrobe
Mrs. Cohn awoke. to find herself bound and the
room filling with smoke from the burning ward
robe in the next room Her shrieks were heard
in the house of DR.. M. L. Loeb. next door. DR..
Loeb has been attending Mrs. Cohn who is in
a delicate condition. and his niece. who was near
window opening upon a passageway between
the two houses. recognized Mrs. Cohns voice.
Ehe told her uncle. who had not heard the
screams. and DR.. Loeb rushed around to the
corner house and I'D to the Cohn fiat He
found Mrs. Cohn half senseIess and overcome
from the chloroform and the smoke Of the burn
ing wardrobe. Dr.. Loeb carried Mrs. Cohn
downstairs to q drug store on the ground floor
There, by means Of restoratives he was able tc
restore her to consciousness. Except for binding
her to the bed and lacerating the lower Iobes
Of her ears a little In tearing out the earrings
the BURGERS had not further maItreated her.
While DR.. Loeb was carrying Mrs. Cohn out
some one turned in fire alarm. The hremen re-
sponded and extinguished the blazing wal drobe
without great damage.
Mrs. Cohn says that she realized dimly, and
more in q dream than in consciousness. that
some one was touching her while the robbers
were binding her to the bed. Just before she
Thought n Uyaa hRf
formed on her and the pain OF her laoerated
ears when the robbers tore out the earrings
added to tha impression.
The police are at sea for clew to t'Ee robbers.
They think the burglars got away without being
seen by any one in the house.
When she became composed Mrs Cohn found
that her only loss was the earrings and rings
stolen from her person, and that no other
jewelry or valuables had been stolen.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
INSPECTORS EYE.
Book agent Pays so for EncOunto
Uith Schmittberger.

Lewis Gootleib. book agent. OF No. 225 IVES
12Sd-st., was fined SO in Far Rockaw way ysstsr
day for backing Inspector Schmitthergers eye
The inspector. his wife and a number Of
women were sitting on the porch OF Schrnitt-
Dergers summer home at Lockwood and Grand
view aves-. Far Rockaway. when GOttlelb cams
along and entered the grounds.
The inspector ordered him away. but he IN
sisted on trying TO sell his books to the women
When threatened with arrest he asked for .h
inspectors authority. The inspector lost al pa
uence and took Gotueib by the shoulders and
tried 10 put him out.
The canvasser hit the Inspector IN the eye
Roundsnan Cabner heard the quarrel and the
inspectors calls for help and arrested the man
Gottleib was arraigued on several charges
using foul and abusive language. resisting arrss,
and assault
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
STATEN ISLAND. TEAM A
STATEN ISLANDERS WIN.
Team Of Staten Island c. C. Beats Kings
County C. C. at Prospect Park.

Team Of the Staten Island Cricket Club visited
Prospect Park. Brooklyn yesterday for a cham
pionship match game OF the Metropolitan District
Cricket Club team. and succeeded In winning the
game by IS runs in the first innings. This
due mainly TO the good bowling OF A c. Laurie and
7 D. Killtck The former took ( wickets runs and
performed the hat trick. while the latter captured
for
For Kings County the best bowling was done by
C. B. WoTme. who took wickets for u runs. In
the first innings no stand whatever was made by
the Kings County players. but they hit out In the
second. n c. Smart scoring q. while doubles were
eddsd by ". Il Williams. c. B. Worms and A
AugenL
For staten Island P. z. Bousdeld and J. 3. Cur
ran maze the highest tales The score:
KINGS COUNTY
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
HURLED FROM AUTO"
Party in Wrecked Machine Keep
Their Identity Secret.

New Brunswick N. J.. July 15.-An automo-
bile accident occurred here this morning. in
which the three occupants Of the machine were
thrown out and one OF them. boy. was badly
hurt. Tho man, who had his wife and son with
him, resides in Philadelphia. but refused TO tell
his name.
The hat of the man driving the few or
He made grasp for II and lost control Of the
machine. which crashed into guard rail and
Nas wrecked The occupants escaped serious
injury. except the boy. who had his forehead
cut open to the skull DR.. Irving Cron6
bandaged the boys wounds and the party were
then brought here in farm wagon.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
ON THE CRICKET CREASES.
Team Il of Staten Island Beats
Brooklyn ZingaTi ELeUen.

Three contests were brought of yesterday in
the championship series Of the Metropolitan
District Circuit League. Chief OF these was the
game played at Livingston. Staten Island, where
the Staten Island team defeated the Brooklyn
Zingarf team by fifty runs.
The Brooklyn men had ss runs when they
were all disposed Of. and had expectation OF
winning when they had captured wickets for
total of 90. F. A. w. Ireland then went In to bat
and his innings OF 50 saved the game for his
team.
n r. Cobb and c. II. Clarke did the best
bowling With respective records of wickets
for 40 runs and for l9. For Brooklyn 7. J..
O'Reilly made top score. The score:
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
STANDARD OIL HAS GRIP ON TOLEDO
By Second Merger Will Gain Control of
Heating and Lighting Franchises.
JBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. }

Toledo. July 15.-That the recent merger OF the
Toledo Gas Light and Coke Company and the
Toledo Heating and Lighting Company under the
name Of the Toledo Gas Electric and Heating
Company is but the forerunner OF second merger
is certainty. The deal has practically been con-
summated. although none of the promoters of the
recent merger will talk for publication. This second
combination will embrace the Toledo Gas. Electric
and Heating Company and the Northwestern Ohio
latter. V
1t said the Standard OIL interests are behind the
merger Just eonsummated, and that as soon as the
legal formalities connected with the proposed COM
onation are complied with steps win be taken to
prtng about the second merger When this has been
done all the heating and lighting franchises IN
Toledo except the rail light will be in the hands OF
the Standard OIL Company.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
RESULTS OF OTHER GAMES.

Columbia Oval Team gained an easy victory
II its New-York Cricket Association game with
Essex County Team at Newark yesterday, win
ming by a This was due to the good bowling
of G. Shaw and z. Murphy. the former taking six
wickets the iattss two at low cost
Good batting done for the winners by E.
Murphy. J; Merrill, J. Allen and g.. Shaw, with g.
22 is and H. respectively. The totals were: ESSEX
County Team 3, %; Columbia Oval Team B. l0S
At Branch Brook Park Newark, the Manhattan
team of Brooklyn sustained defeat at the hands
OF the Newark Club by scores OF 14l. for eight
Wickets to l03.
The game at Van Cortlandt Park, yesterday be-
tween the o. y. T. team and the Yonkers eleven
resulted in victory for the former by score OF
SO 10 26 This match of the NeW-York
Cricket Association series
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
KILLED BY ELECTRICITY.
Staten Island Man. RemOUimg Pole.
Touches Gug Wire.

John Curry of Hannah-st, TcmpkinsviIle sta,sr
Island, was instantly killed yesterday afternoon n
Arietta-st. Tompknsvile. in the presence Of sew
eral hundred people, by live electric light vvirs
Of the Richmond Light and Railroad Company
Curry was removing banner pole in front Of
the Republican headquarters. To the pole which
he was removing was made fast a guy wire which
extended to the electric light wire this being un-
insulated
AS the pole, which being sawed at thu
ground. keeed over, Curry, in eudeavoring to guide
the pole, grasped hold OF the guy wirs and r.
ceived the full current. 200 volts
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
PETER cooPER's GLUE FACTORY AFIRE

The historic old building at water-st and Burling
Slip where Peter Cooper laid the foundation Of his
fortune. discovered afre at 7:S0 o. m yester-
day peter Cooper's Glue Factory Is the sign
over the door. and the entire five story building
is occupied by the hrm for once and storing
purposes. Ths fire started on the third floor and
Chief Kruger said the flames damaged the stock
about 5000 The cause OF the Gre could not be
found by the nrm nremen OF police.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
REWARD OF 500 FOR PAYMAsrEs
Wabash Official Who Saved $4,000 from
Thieves Gets Gift.
lBT TELEGRAPH 10 rHs rRIsryE.I

Plttsburg. July l5-L H UIner, paymastsr 70
the Wabash lines east OF Toledo. to-day returns
10 Pittsburg and was called into the once Of Vies
President B. A Worthington. where q cheek -
SlOo was handed him and he was cong-atulatso =
MS escape from serious injury when an atts"s
was made by robbers 70 take pay satchei -
tanning $4,000 from him az Huron station. UHs
Mr. Timer Thursday morning lett FlrLs2--tss
with the satchel. TIE mOney was TO pay 49, .a-s
men at the piers at Huron station or near lAs'F
be was attacked by robbers
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
SUSPECTED THIEVES CAPTURED.
Detectives Hold Them on Freight Train at
Pistols Point.
TsY TELroRAPH TO ram raIsuNr.l

Toledo. Ohio. July G-with revolver in hand
George Roberts. Lake shore railroad detective
boarded an incoming freight train to-day and held
gang Of suspected postofice robbers in check un-
til the Union Station was reached when the xanx
was taken to the county Jail When they were
searched several hundred stamps. bilies and many
razors discovered.
They gave their names as George Early. Edgar
Church Rissie Buckner. Frank Gilbert Charles
SokmytE and Archie Leland. all OF Buralo II
Is thought the men have some knowledge OF the
postonice robbeTes that have recently occurred In
the southern part OF the State
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
WISDOM.

Captain Kidd had just buried his treasure.
'T am glad I am not living in the nineteenth
century" he remarked to his second mate
And why not?" asked that officer
We'll. because might be tempted to invest it
in Wall Street or some get rich quick concern"
And then the old pirate inquired where he
could find couple Of trust promoters and make
them walk the pIank.--(Chicago News
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
DATES FoR PONY POLO.

Newport, R. l.. July l6-The pony polo dates for
as follows:
Southampton Club. Southampton. L. l.. July 22-2S
Point Judith Club. Narrasansett Pier, r. l.. July 10
August 10
saEatoga Club. Saratoga Springs, N. T. August 7-1s
Nestchester Club Newport. II. l.. August 11-23
Rumford Club. Providence, r. /, August 24-S1.
Dedham Club Dedham. Mass September 1-9.
Myopla Club, Hamilton, Mass. September ll-16
Buffalo Club. Buffalo n. Y. September D. October
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
CRICKET VETERANS BEATEN.

Before the regular cricket games were begun yes
terday match took place at the Staten Island
grounds between a team of the local club and the
New-York veterans which resulted In a victory
for the former by 81 runs.
W. J. Gordon and E. II. Outerbridge bowled we'll
for the visitors taking three wicketa for runs
and two for 2. respectively.
H. n. Blake and II. Manley were most successful
at the bat, while for the veterans r. K. Shaw
PLAYED we'll The totals were: Gew-York vet
Grams. 80 Staten Island. SO.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
sssssa ID
STATEN Isl
First Innings.
NoMADs BEAT WANDERERS.
Winning Team Has Margin of 65 Runs in
League Match in Brooklyn.

The Brooklyn Nonlads gained a rather easy VIC
tory yesterday over the Brooklyn Wanderers, at
Prospect Park. by 6 runs J. L. Poyer batted we'll
for the NOmads, while double figures were also
scored by J. II TauersaH. O. Smith. ". B. Scale
and A Corbin- For the Wanderers. H Rushton
cid The best work, for. in addition scoring g. he
captured wickets for IS runs. The score:
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
PATERSON A.
MOUNT VERNON WINS CLOSE MATCH
Beats Second Eleven of Manhattan Cricket
Club by IA Rms.

close and interesting contest resulted yester-
day from the meeting Of the Mount Vernon team
and the second eleven OF thu Manhattan Cricket
Club at Prospect Park The game resulted In
victory for Mount Vernon by II runs
G. stedman. with 90. made top score for Mount
Vernon while A Thomas and n BaFtnett also
played well. g.
For the Manhattans W. Battles hit out well ror
e. while E. Citizens and ]. Neil also batted 70 so-
vantage. The score:
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
UNION COUNTY BEATEN.
West Indians Administer a Sound Drubbing
in Association Match at Elizabeth.

The West indian team Journeyed to Elizabeth
yesterday for a New-York Cricket Association
game with Union County.
After declaring the innings closed with but
wickets down for LIS runs, they disposed Of ths
Union County team for S. winning the game by
62 runs.
H. s. Alexander and S AMeyne bowled well for
the winners, while for the home team 3. E. God
dard captured the wickets. The scors:
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
PRISONER PLAYS THE RACES.
Arrested for Speeding, He Places Bet During
Examination.

Ulysses Minning, OF No. 81 West 4Sth-st., Man
haitian, who Is chauffeur for Andrew ]. Miller one
Of the stewards OF the Brighton Beach Racing As
Sociation was arrested at Conev Island Yesterday
for alleged violation OF the speeding ordinance At
the station Mr.. Miller gave 800 bail, and the man
was released While the examination was In prog
ress Mining went the street to a telephone
booth and placed S125 on n horse.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
BROOkLYN WANDERpRs.
COLUMBIA OVAL WINS.
Essen County Beaten IN Association
Match at WiL!iamSbridge.

At williamsbridge yesterday the Columbia Oval
Cricket Club team defeated the Essex County
Cricket Club eleven In a New-York Cricket Asso-
ciation series match by ls runs and 1 wicket 10
spare
For the winners B. Kortlang made top score,
while A Dorey. J. o. Darrell and D. G. Birkett
also entered the double figure list.
For Essex County I. Gilbert proved the only man
20 make a stand against the opposing bowling. The
score:
fNOI-N.Ty
New-York tribune., 1905-07-16
NEGRO Nor LYNcHgo AFTER 49,.

Waco. Tex, July IA report reached here
last night that Frank Majors. the negro who at
tackled Mira. Roberts Tuesday night near Ca
linda, this county, had been sppTehended by a mob
and hanged This statement 10 now contradictse.