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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-17

New York special-Tho organ.za-
tion OF the largest trust company in 'he
United States and one of the largest
financial Institutions OF tho world was
said Oh oe part of the plan eft Thomas
r Ryan in negotiating the purchase az
tho stock az the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Society held hy Jas. III Hyde Mr
Ryan's plan was reported tn Bee to COM
soIdate The Equitable Trust Company
che Mercantile Trust Com pany and The
Morton Trust Company. ali Of This riJ
With the last-named in control Is is ex-
pected that this would result in create
ing a financial institution wlth deposits
second only tO those ~ the National
City Bank. of this city. which has de-
posits OF Sls5. 600 600 The deposits ~
the proposed consolidated trust COM
pany would amount 20 1859 900 0O0 the
capital stock 90 $40 900 900 and the sur
plus % $22 700 600 Mr. Ryan plan was
reported % contemplate also the elimi-
nation Of the control 90 subsidiary COM
panies by the Equitable Life Assurance
Society
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-17
charaea Not sustalned.

Washington. Special. Secretary VIII
son informed the President that he vas
pressing his Investigation OF the charg-
rs fled with him that leak had occur
red in the cotton crop reports issued
by the Agricultural Department. but he
yet had been unable - develop proof 10
sustain the charges The agent OF the
secret service and others who are max
ing the invest igation have been i'm
structed by Secretary Wilson 20 leave
no stone unturned Ia their inquiry.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-17

Athens. by Cssble.-TheOdore p. Del
yannis. the popular Premier OF Greece.
was stabbed and MORALLY wounded
BY a professional gambler named
GerakariS. At the main entrance OF
the Chamber OF Deputies at p. n.
Wednesday. The Premier died within
three hours. The assassin. who was
Immediately arrested. said he commit
ted the deed in revenge for the strin-
gent measures taken BY Premier Del
yannis against the gambling houses,
all OF which were recently closed.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-17

luke HAMMOND Is IEEIED.
"Tls nay uncies STEP" said Kate
Elcin. as Hammond advanced along
The ham, "anl he must hc in a passion.
for when auery, he trcads as II 90
crush something under his heel
Angry or pleasant there he is." said
Greene. rising as Hammond swept into
the parlor "uc must have known we
were here"
Tho gasucht OF the splendid chanle-
Ter showed the three as they met near
the centre OF the parior. and Hammond
paused somewhat as he gazcd upon
the handsome and manly form of the
young carpenter. whose arm was ncr-
vously pressed by the beautiful girl
al his slide.
GOOD evening. Mr.. Hammond" said
James. bowling politely. Il hasten 20
apologize for my presence here
"StayY said Hammond as his face
grew black with rage Are you not
Jim Greene. the journeyman carpeu-
terg'
MY name IS James Greene and I
have the honor to say that ! ana q
carpenter" replied Greene. drawing
his nne figure proudly erect as he mo-
ticcd the rich mans sncer.
"Ahi indeodw said Hammond. with
mock humility. and curling his thin
lips with a deeper sneer You are IN
the disguise Of q gentleman. and before
l should order YOU from my house.
thought it best 10 be sure TO whom L
spoke"
AS much a gentleman Ia my red
shirt aud saw in hand as In this suit q"
returned James Greene. with a sc0rn
OF the paluy distinction that abashed
the purse-prOud man before him. And
in either garb much more u gentleman
than Luke Hammond. who takes al
vantage OF his roof and a ladys pres
ence 10 insult me"
Insult your exclaimed Hammond.
with a se0sZ Leave my house. iu-
pudent fellow
Your house" said Kate. advancing
between her lover and hes uncle
You forget that this house and ali ID
contains are mine. and until James
Greene is told by me TO go hence. hs
is master here. Mr.. Hammond"
"SOl Miss Catherine Elgin has
stopped 10 fall in love with Jane:
Greene" Sneered Hammond.
I'm this lady's presence. Mr. Ham
mOnd. you utter your insults unpun
ished save with my contempt Else
where. sir. fear even your gray hea,
would not shield you from an homes
indignation" said James.
James Greene" said Hammond
J speaking with his teeth pressed har,
together, "some weeks since 1 gave yol
"a job think that is what you gentle
men OF the saw and chiseI term worh
You entered this hOuse-my house a
yet. Miss Elgin-here you saw IN
niece. Since then you have succeede
in turning her giddy head until sh
thinks she loves you. You have me
D her in secret. You had sense enOug
20 know that l. her uncle. would scor
your suit. and so you steal into N
: girl"
''Now, Mt. Hammond" cried Kat
with burning cheek and flashing eye
: ''if you were not the brother OF n
dead mother. would call you q liza
, Having exhausted your insults again
= James Greene. you now insult me-"
and In insulting a woman. Mr.. Har
: mond, you lose the protection OF b.
presence" suddenly exclaimed Jane
, advancing with eyes that threaten,
quick and nerited punishment.
To be continued.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-17

British sailors have odd ulcknamcs
for their vessels Some of them are.
Majestic. Jews Stick. Maguidcent.
Maggie. Prince George. p. c.. sans
Par+i Sampan. AmphItrlte Ham am
Trlpe. Hemiorc. Ny own. Prince OF
Wales. Itching Dean. Marc. ssus. Little
Ciss. Jupiter Jures. Queen. Alex.
Hermcs. Waufower. Bacchanto Back
Shant. Sulci Subtle J.. Nlobc. Mob
bier, Hogue. Hog Warsplte. War
bash. Royal Oak. Acorn, Uniaunted.
Implanted. Empress ~ India. Hea-
ven's Light. Pomona. Pom one: Nile.
The Jew, Victorious. " c.. Beiiero-
phon. Billy Ruman. Foudroyant. Food
and Drink.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-17

President Roosevelt Indicated that
this vas matter which had to some
extent already engaged his thought
ln nOt other cotton Manufacturers
who have recently visited che White
House. have made "a somewhat similar
complaint to the Chlef Executive The
President cold the delegation today
chat as he understood the matter. De-
was Orb accord with their purpose. tut
he wanted Do clearly known chat Dee
W.. opposed to the importation of Coo
ie la..- into fhis country BE was
in favor however. of allowing Chinese
merchants to come to America Cor che
purpose of trading and that he Bee
ieved thaf fhe proper legislation could
safely discriminate between the Class-
cs OF Chinese. This. though was slime
ply hIs personal view. for Congress
was the proper power 90 deal with
Che matter iu hand and che President IS
only duty was to 4ee chat the law as
60 stands is faithfully executed.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-17
PROTEST TO The PRESIDENT
Delegation From the American Asiatic
Association Presents Memorial 20
the Chief Executivs.

Washington. Speciai--A delegation
from the American Asiatic Associa-
ton called on President Roosevelt
Monday aud protested agaiEs; the al
legged seventies OF thu administration
Of the present Chinese exclusion iaws.
The ultimate purpose OF the delegation
In which North Carolina was literally
represented. was 10 secure such condi-
tons as would facilitate and enlarge
the trade Of American cotton mills In
mo Orient The claim Nas made that
the present laws are altogether too rig
idly enforced and Chinese capital and
merchants are prevented from coming
20 America Co trade
A MEMORIAL PRESENTED.
a memorial adopted unanimously
by the entire delegation waa present
81 90 President Roosevelt hy John
Ford ~ New York secretary % the
American Asiatc Association The
memorial recited not only that Chi
nesc merchants were harassed by the
present exclusion statutes. bot the law
was being even more than literally APP
piled The legal regulations are now
SO stringeuly construed by the Depart
ment that many influential Chinese
who are entitled Co visit America. are
kept out % the country The conse-
quence is that factories in the United
States are placed az a disadvantage
In the competition for the trade ~ tho
Orient The memorial admitted that
there was warrant in the wording ~
the law for what is being done. bur
contended strongly that the enforce
ment ~ the present statutes was in the
hands ~ the labor union element anl
was not executed in the interest of
F che American citizens The memorial
closed In the following words
'Iho members ~ this delegation
feel confident that they VIII not appeal
Go you I'm vain ln asking that remedy
should be- sought for the anomalous
and unsatisfactory condition ~ che eN-
listing relations between This country
and the Chinese Empire. The probable
disastrous effects on their interests
and The interests 81 industries for
which they speak OF "A longer contn-
nance az conditions aust hc ther eN-
cuse Tor the urgency and emphasis
which they have taken che liberty Oh
use in inviting your attention to Che
slnitctr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-09

CARETA X ER.-I>sdy recommends care
taJ[er 10 take cure of house for the sum-
rner: best references. call Il East +2d-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-09
MOTHER SUES BELMONT.
Wants s100,00O for alleged Breach
of Jockeys apprenticeship.

Justice BischoT, of the Supreme Court, has
appointed David w. Rockmore guardian ad
Mtem for John Harold FTeit, Of No. 81 Fulton
ave. Jersey City. Freits mother, Mrs Thora
Fret through her attorney, Jacob Marx alleges
in an action for damages against August Bel
mont for 100000 damages, that she signed
articles Of apprenticeship for her son 10 August
Belmont for a term Of five years, and that young
Fret was to receive his board and clothes for
the first two years, SO a month for the third
year and SIS a montL for the next TWO years;
that on October Z. 1903. Mr.. Belmont told her
that her sons services We're no longer required
The boy was again employed, however, from
August 80, 10 September g. 1904. On that date
Mrs. Fret was told, she says that the boy had
let Mr.. BelmOnts employ without cause; that
he could not be employed there again, and that
he would cause the facts to be published IN the
Facing Calendar
well known representative Of the Jockey
Club said yesterday that the boy Freit was in
corrigible. Every opportunity afforded him
10 mend his ways and attend to his work, he
said. but In vain. Finally the case was brought
before the Jockey Club for its action. They de-
clded against the boy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-09
PUPILS FEAR SMALLPOX.
4 Thousand Stay Asoay from BrooH-
lam Stockholders pGccindted.

Miss Jessie Hotchkiss, sister OF MISS
tIotcb,,iss whose death from smallpox at Ine
boarding house conducted by her at NO go
cta+o-st Rrooklyn on Saturday, disclosed 'he
fort that the disease had prevailed there loI
two weeks. was removed to the Kingston-ave'
bosnital for contagious diseases yesterday Al
though her case is not serious 1t was 'Housh'
hest TO have her under observation.
So alarmed are the parents OF the ciilui Ell VI
the graduating class who attend Public School
No u at 3d-ave. and Schermerhorn-st' Oh
which Cecil O'Donnell, who has smallpox III us
most malignant FORM was member that only
500 of the / 500 pupils reported yesterday Ihey
were met by the vaccinators of the Board OF
Health and told that they should submit 10
vaccination there or at home by their family
physician Room %, which is used by the
graduating class was fumigated and smut up.
The members of the class were dismissed
TulIy Bascom, of No. 212 Schermerhorn-st.,
member of the class, tainted AFTER ne mao DeeH
vaccinated He fell down short flight OF steps
and his head gashed. A. l. sherman tne
principal, says that he has no fear that any
other cases of smallpox will develop among MS
pupils
Although all the persons who lived In the
State-st house or who visited It, so far as they
have been found, have been vaccnated, no re-
strictions have been placed on their move
nents. On this account some criticism of the
Health Department has been heard, but the
officials say that they do not expect any further
spread of the disease. So far the origin or the
epidemic at the Safest house has not been
discovered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-09
PANAMA WORK PR0SPERS.
Conditions Good and Improving,
Says j. Z. Wallace.

John F. Wallace. chief engineer OF the lsthmian
Canal Commission. when in the city few days
ago, commented TO Tribune reporter on conditions
OF the early stages of the canal construction re
said, in substance:
The fact that some Of the who have been
employed the canal have come back 10 ms
stood IL does not mean intolerable conditions on
the sthmus. Many of the men who meet lhs af
upon Their arrival on the isthmus pe piacSTTb hen
POSITIONS 20 MiICn 9 teS ort and not infrequently
prove square pegs IN round noIoS; anu %lIeIi
are disappointed discontented and disposed TO ger
away And there is no great enort 10 1etai i Iba
who not adapted 10 the requirements u 'ii7
situation ,-u,.,oor oor,,s who
are emitted under the regulations TO six moni,ns
leave OF absence after sghJ non sI, ot tsir de-
rarture from the isthmus on their vacations pc
,iiy,i,a5ce of the dry season These are now
being allowed 10 get away as I~p'o4S 90 49,
take up their work
speaking Of the conditions under which the canal
Ialorels live. Mr.. Wallace said they were GER
taini- not worse than those that attend the men
engaged on large construction work away from
the important centres Of population IN TINS couI-
Try And as for engineers and Clerks MI p" dliace
said they had more conveniences and ieWer us
comforts than he encountered most of tho time
during the first fifteen years OF has experience 'S
civil engineer. He continued;
o. course there have been cases of fever. but
"a I'm The nians of sanitation being worked
out by the government have beet psLlSeCe1ii Lii
,ns7 engaged in the construction Of the cailaI WI
he more favorahiy situated than are me 4AOUIe4S
,7s,aIlv employed on public works: -.
II Is impossible conduct kindergarten
X no OPPORTUNITY train men for the WorK-,tAeS
Tusf h. OF the that readily adapt thelil.
selves to changing conditions 1t IS dlIereht IIulH
the rnethodical exactions of government oepates
T,erf where the routine requirements can De Gen
,1itej,- sn1jctpated. New problems are being CON
efaTfv presented It is serious, strenuous pIUl
oss+ion battle with obstacles from the beslhlllIs
the END -, o-,-1eroant of
nan Tor every phase Of the work before IL - All iI,
70 epecr the fullest measure OF efclency - w
be obvious that shortage OF men Tor any tS@O ~
essential TO any group, either IN the olI1llo! "a
Gredge The construction department. OF l 1I YES
-osd ar IN any branch Of its operation lA'Oi'''
E.IaL- and discounts anticipated progress. .,.
&C., b,a dwav has been made in the last tlsn'
-C-tbs =, The matter of evolving working oI6aII
tzstio- II may however, take a couple OF tr-,,
- Ceyelor il in every phase so that me Il.i -t+
~ Tsg7l1ar progress IS possible Results nom 80
Toi+f viii be secured at greatly increased NeOC
~ Everything is now proceeding M i1cII,des
-Fit, 2 yyeI defined general plan tIaL N. 80
as,q 7r9z5siors for meeting obstacles mat may
- encountered six months henCe
NJ wallace IS now in Washington and VIII PioO
-, seiI FOR The isthrnus with ether members OF
ne commission. May 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-09
Il MOSQUITO PROTEST.
Jerseyites Ask DR.. Darlington to
Stop Tammany SINGERS FordyS

Aroused by the Tavages Of the Staten Island
mosquitoes along the Jersey coast last sum-
mer the authorities of Elizabeth and neighbor-
ing towns have appealed to Health Commits
sioner Darlington to put check on the pests.
Staen Island mosquitoes, the Elizabeth health
authorities say, wear distinctive black and
orange Tammany stripes. by which they are
easily identified. They are said to have crossed
the Arthur XIII in swarms and pre-empted the
land in and about Elizabeth vacated by swarns
which the health officers of Jersey had driven
out.
conference committee, representing Hud-
son, Bergen, Essex, Union Middlesex and Mon
mouth counties, consisting of Professor John R.
Smith, State entomologist, OF Rutgers College;
DR. F. W. Becker. president Of the Mosquito
Association of Newark; DR.. Lewis Richards
health officer Of Elizabeth; DR.. Thomas Grey, of
East Orange; Health Commissioner Thomas OF
Arlington and Health Commissioner Tucker of
Rutherford, called on DR.. Darlington yesterday.
THE inhabitants of New-Jersey have exter-
minated every mosquito Of native BIRTH" said
the committee THE only mosquitoes to be
found in the State to-day have come from New
York STATED
THE Jersey mosquito is of a dull gray or
black He may be distinguished from the beetle
and the mud turtle by the delicacy of his APP
pearanCe and by the shy suspicious look in his
eyes. He has disappeared only to be re-
placed by the mosquito Of New-York. This
creature is distinguished by his yellow and
black stripes. the lower portion Of his body
being fawn colored. He is impervious to kero-
sene. Fresh salt only is sure death to him. when
placed directly and forcibly on his body
I'VE want you to drain the swamps In the
northwestern part of Staten Island. We are
draining our swamps, but before we get rid
of New-York mosquitoes you must drain your
swamps."
"I haven't cent for bringing mosquitoes
under municipal control said the Commissioner
sorrowfully. THE papers reported that 1 had
| received $1,000. but Grout wouldn't let me have
! even that"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-09
BROOKLYNS POLICY WAR.
Trial Of O'Bnien, SAID To Be a
Backer Of the Game, Begun.

Great care was taken In selecting the jury for
the case OF Stephen O'Brien said to be one Of
the men higher up" in the policy business,
whose trial began before Judge Crane in the
Kings County Court yesterday. District Attor-
ney Clarke, who has taken personal charge of
the case. explained 10 the jurors the working OF
the policy game. The case will be continued
to-day The District Attorney exercised great
care that no saloonkeeper or any one associated
win that business should get on the jury and
Luke D. Stapleton, counsel for the prisoner
"oula permit no one connected with any anti
canning society or organization for the sup
preston Of vice 10 serve
iharles Abbott now serving a term in the
penltentiary, whose confession TO Judge Aspinall
started the present war against policy men
was the flrst witness against O'Brieu He said
he had been employed by OBrien for fifteen
years and that O'Brien was at his policy head
quarters. No. 1873 Highest Brooklyn nearly
every day. and frequently took money and made
olt policy slips himself Abbott said that under
ar agreement made by OBTien, bail and counsel
lad been supplied 70 him each Of the thirty
or forty times he had been arrested for engaging
"a the policy business
William Warren and John u. Master, who are
serving sentences for similar offences, gave tes-
tnony similar 10 that Of Abbott
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-09
HEIRS TO MANY MILLIONS?
Alleged Fast Estate May Go to
Connecticut People.

Bridgeport, Conn. Nay S.-Notiication of
heirship in the alleged vast estate Of the late
Captain Samuel Allen, a whaling master has
been received from the English Court Of Chan
Gerry by David Allen. Of Stratford, and Charles
Allen and Mrs. Frank X. Rogers of Bridgeport.
David and Charles Allen factory employees.
Bney say there are score of other heirs in
Connecticut.
According to their information, money de
posted by Captain Allen IN the Bank Of Eng
land in 1142 now amounts TO several million
pounds A headstOne in a Bridgeport cemetery
reading Captain Samuel Allen Lost at Sea-
is said TO be IN memory of the man whose
tate has been long without a claimant in
England
Mrs Frank X Rogers said this afternoon that
word first came TO the family on April IA,
through distinguished looking lawyer, who
said he represented the English Chancery Court.
He gave full details concerning the family, and
said that further particulars would be received
soon. She stated that there were about fifteen
heirs TO the alleged estate.
II has been officially announced over and
over again that there are no vast estates in
England awaiting the appearance Of American
heirs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-09
INHER1Ts FORTUNE IN GERMANY.
Newspaper Woman Heir to Legacy-Rela-
tives Refuse to Tell from Whom.

Friends Of Miss May Erdman. who until recently
was employ ed in the circulation department Of IA
local newspaper. said yesterday that she had fallen
heir TO a large fortune in Germany.
Charles Erdman, her father. confirmed the report
that his daughter had inherited money. He
not inclined talk about il. however.
Il 90 not think the legacy is very large" he
said. ''It may not be enough than cover
the expenses OF the trip over and back.
Mr.. Erdman has a brother who is a professor in
the University Of Bonn and has tutored the crown
prince.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-09
A Squirt BY MENINGITIS.
Deaths Last Week Twenty-three More Than
in Preceding.

The meningitis epidemic caused 10 deaths last
week, an increase of % over the figures Of the
preceding week For the corresponding week of last
year there were 4 deaths. So far this year 1.23O
people have died from meningitis. For the same
period last year AT died The death rate last week
2010 thousand, while for the corresponding
week Of last year il 1922.
The appearance OF smallpox in a boarding house
in Brooklyn has not alarmed the Health Depart
Inent. So far this year there have been only SO
cases of smallpox in the entire city and deaths
Last year there were S2 cases and deaths.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-09
GOOD CROPS EoR CALIFORNIA

San Francisco May 6.-''The CALI says to-day
that reports from all parts Of California tell Of
splendid crop conditions. The grain yield viii be
large and from present indications the fruit sea
son viii show an improvement over last year
tfl-neS. ralslus and cherries VIII be harvested in
Is hier quantities than last season, but otherwise
NC Elelc IS promising The output Of grapes in
The bay counties viii be large Conditions are
most favorable for be-ts and beans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-09
SCHILLER MEETING IN BROOKLYN.

Under the direction of the Brooklyn Institute OF
Arts and Sciences a Schiller memorial meeting
was held in Association Han, Brooklyn, last night
Elk Mayor Charles A. Schieren, vice-president OF
the institute. presided and made the opening
dress, Other speakers were John Firman Coar
professor of German at Adelphi Colcge ana the
Rev. John J. HeSchmdnn pastor Of St. Peters
Lutheran Church, Bedford-aVe.. Brooklyn, and
president Of the Venerable Lutheran Ministeriun,
of New-York. The latter spoke in German.
On the stage. beside the speakers. was the chorus
OF the Arion Singing Society. Arthur Claassen, con
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-09
PATIENT DIES; PHYSICIAN STRICKEN
Meningitis Attacks DR.. Sagel After Efforts
to Save Miss Benton Fail.

Bridgeton. n. J.. May (speciaD.-Soon after her
return from New-York several weeks ago. Antoi-
nette Benton, of the Jewish colony at Carmel near
this city, stricken with meningitis. She was
attended by Dr. Julius Sagel. who devoted prac-
tcally all OF his time to her care Despite his
efforts, the young woman died yesterday.
Two hours later DR.. Sagel staggered to his home
victim of the disease, and two physicians from
this city close attendance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-05-09
SCHILLER FESTIVAL AT wEIMAR.

Weirnar, May 8-Many hundreds of wreaths from
all parts Of Germany arrived here to-day and are
piled around the Schiller monument. Delegates
have reached Weimar from the universities OF Ger
many, Austra-Hungary and Switzerland as well
representatives from America
The Schiller Women'S Society has received the
Of $4,000 for the erection of Schiller institute
o which 81 200 came from America