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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
EIGHT DEAD In QUARRY
CaUe-m Covers Victims 7cith Thou
sands of Tons of Slate.

Troy, n. Y, Oct eight men were killed
this morning In a cave-in of the Vermont Slate
Company's quarry.
The dead include ]. G. Williams. the pres1-
dent of the company, and seven Hungarian Ia
borers. David Cadwalader and Frazer Queen
the foremen of the quarry, were rescued. The
latter is expected to die.
Williams was a well known citizen of Fair
haven. Vt. He was formerly commercial traV-
eller for the New York Japanese silk store or r..
P Mason. He was about forty-five years old,
and had been connected with the quarries for
about a year He leaves widow and two sons.
The quarries where the accident occurred are
in the town of Pawlet Vt. about fifty rods from
the New-YOrk State line, four miles from Gran
Vile and a mile from Pawlet village. The COM
pany formerly was the Warren Slate Company
but reorganized within year or two, UNI
der the name of the Vermont Slate Company
1t is understood the stock is principally owned
in Northern New England and in the West.
Williams was standing near the edge of the
quarry pit The foremen and their gang of men,
mostly Hungarians were at work in the pit
Suddenly, following a rumble in the rock. the
side of the quarry collapsed. Huge blocks OF
slate fell. layer after layer. into the pit. There
was no chance to escape.
Williams was carried down with the mass
of rock. while those in the pit were buried be
meath 1t. The rocks In falling brushed Cad
wallader, the foreman, but he escaped almost
unhurt. Queen badly crushed and cannot
recover. One Of the Hungarian laborers was
just entering the hole when the collapse took
place. He escaped with a broken shoulder
At noon the wife of one of the buried Hunga-
rians attempted to jump into the hole but she
was prevented. 1t will take from to two
weeks to dig out the entombed men. Immedi
ately after the first collapse a second took
place which damaged the machinery Of the
quarry: This will delay the work of getting out
the bodies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
WANTS .CAsTR0's BLOOD.
Brooklyn Man Would Fight venezuela's
President Single Handed

1t seems as though the troubles of President
Castro of Venezuela viii never cease. He has met
the attacks Of the navies Of European powers
and has sent them home in ignominious defeat.
He has met ultimatum with ultimatum, and has
crushed Instructions innumerable. Now he is
called upon to defend himself the field of honor.
James A Radcliffe, of Brooklyn. fnancer in
terested in the Ornoco Company (I.imitedl. which
has a concession in Venezuela. has a grievance,
which he thinks is serious enough 10 demand an
adjust by means of pistols or sabres.
In letter sent to President Castro Mr.. Rad
clife say that he will sail shortly for Venezuela
and extend to the Chief Executive the hand OF
friendship. If he rejects these friendly advances,
then only duel will assuase MS injured honor
President Castro is of undcubted courage
and would fight duel suspend the pay
mcnt OF a foreign debt. But the point is here. Mr.
Radcliffe. when he says that he will sail for
Venezuela figures without the Venezuelan laws.
which are so far reaching that they prevent
man from sailing from the United States.
Every passenger leaving here for that republic
must carry passport from the Venezuelan Consul
General, III this city
The steamship company operating between here
and La Guayra will not issue ticket without the
presentation of this passport and 1t intima ted
Yesterday that Mr.. Radcliffe will be refused pass
port at the consulate.
So Castro IS safe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
TO REVOKE PROXIES.
Mutual PolicyhoLders to Confer
Mr.. OLuphant Silent.

In view Of recent legislative insurance committee
Company. Tribune reporter learned yester-
day. have started q movement to revoke proxies
authorizing some to vote in the policyholders'
stead. well known Broadway lawyer, whose
is withheld for the present is at the head
of this movement, and a conference looking to the
organization Of interested polcyholders with this
end in view is to be held next week. A Tribune re-
porter saw Robert Olyphant at his home. No 1s
East 52d-st-, last night.
Mr.. Prellor, the auditor of the Mutual Life, testi-
fed before the legislative committee earlier in the
day that on January go 1904 he had entered In the
law expenses account an item of So, 600 to Mr.
ELEPHANT, which paid TO Mr.. Olyphant on the
Iatters voucher, for what purpose Mr.. Preor did
not know.
Beyond intimating that ne was doubtless the man
referred to. Mr. ELEPHANT would not discuss the
testimony. To all queries he made the invarable
answer. Nothing to say" 1t IS said that a sub
p0na has been issued for Mr.. Olyphant and that
he Will testify before the committee next week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
WOMEN At TIE NETS.
Mss SoWher Beats bliss Freeman
on ESSer County Courts.

With the start of the mixed doubles on the
lawn tennis courts of the Essex County Country
Club al Orange, y. j.. yesterday. the big
womens carnival was put in fun swing The
first round Of the mixed doubles was completed.
The feature the winning of the hna!
match of the womens singles by Miss Souther
In this match Miss Souther beat Miss Freeman
in three sets, 3-6. 81 and Sc Both the
doubles and mixed doubles viii be completed to-
day. The summary.
Womens singles third roundl-Mss Freeman defeated
Miss JewetL S. GO. Miss Din defeated Miss Gran
mis-, Sc Ct
semi final rounI--siiss Freeman defeated Miss pm
st S-S.
Final round-Miss souther defeated Miss Freeman. "a
81 Sc
Mixed doubles round,-Mss Firth and jay Bran
hall defeated Miss Miller Mr.. Miller. 6-2 e
Miss Freeman and Mr. Merrill defeated Miss and
Mr. Adams. g.. 6-4; Mrs John Galett. tr ana John
tiastt, jr. defeated Miss Merrill and Mr.. White by
default Miss Souther and AR Soutner defeated Miss
Gordon and Mr. Gordon. IS "a. 81, Mrs Lewis and
Mr. Lewis defeated Mrs Cleveland and Mr.. Cleveland by
default Miss Grams and Mr. GIannis defeated Miss
Smith and Mr. Hsllack by default. Mrs. Holden and
Mr. Holden defeated Miss Uaderhill and Mr.. Neifert
e.. e.
Second roundNIias souther and Mr. souther defeated
AFh Lewis aud Mi, Lewis Ga. "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
PADDOCK PARAGRAPHS.

OMahoney. jockey whose mounts are few and
far between. had narrow escape from instant
death while going to the post the last race and
it he SO badly injured that he had to
be taken to the hospital He had the mount
Reticent and the way to the post the colt bolt
ed and tried to jump the paddock fence. In doing
II he turned a complete onersault and O'AahOney
was thrown heavily. Help at hand and he
put in the ambulance and hurried away.
After short delay. Reticent withdrawn.
O'NIahoneys last mount Bonnet at Brigh-
ton Beach the day that that wilful thoroughbred
crashed through the fence and raced AROUND be-
hind the stables.
terday morning through the steeplechase field he
got bad fall which made 1t necessary to take
him to the hospital. Later. however, he was re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
CAR CRUSHES WATCHMAN.
Employe of D. @. Reid Killed at
His Garage.

Alexander Lawson a Waterman employed by
Daniel G. Reid, the banker. at the latter's pri-
waite garage, No 168 East 70th-st.. was in
stantly killed last night by being crushed by a
heavy touring car.
William Tenant, Mr.. Reds chauffeur
brought the to the garage and then stepped
from the machine. In some manner the machine
started and crushed Lawson against the wall.
DR.. Cook, who arrived from the Presbyterian
Hospital, thought death might have resulted
from shock. Tenant was arrested on a techni-
cal charge of homicide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
ERIE TO TRY STEEL COACH

TIE Erie Railroad has placed an order with the
Barney q Smith Car Company Of Dayton Ohio
for the construction of experimental steel pas
senger' coach, which will be used in the suburban
service in the New York district when completed
II this coach proves successful it Is quite likely
that the Erie will adopt it 5 the standard mas
senger coach for the entire system. equpping FIRST
the suburban service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07

erest 1rs',ayce comranv rival the OF
which he asked to be spared from MENTIONING
which employed this means to take away bust
ness from the Mutual but "heh II cl1he 70 tIie
case Of the NutuaI he knew nothing of such
practices This ignorance was easily accounted
for a moment later, when he declared that he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
OPENING PIANoLA RECITAL.

The first pianola recital Of the season will be
given this afternoon at -41olian Hail. No $50 5th-
Nine. Ruby Cutter Savage. late prma donna
of the Damrosch and Campanari concert tours
will sing several numbers. In addition 10 which So
lectlons from eight composers and the Vorspipl
from Die Melstersinger' will be played on the
nj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
FINED FOR MAKING PRISONER WORK

Hartford oct. 6.-Judge Plat, in the United
States District Court to-day imposed fine of
$50 and costs Edwin J. Smith. Sheriff OF Hart
ford County, adiudging him in contempt of court
for disregardHg the courts mandate by making
a federal prisoner work at his summer home
Wfue committed TO his care at the Hartford Coun-
= JAIL The court remittad the fine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07

jure6 and started On agitation against tne Son'
NAVY through the press circulsrized poiicyhold-
srs and suddenly desisted from his lahors on the
payment of SS5, GOO for his claims Mr.. Husnes
s1snt had been bought off and the agitation
rboked Further developments along this me
sre expected next week Mr.. McCnToE, Ii1e
PRESIDENT. although he was expected did not ap-
asar owing 10 a misunderstanding. he VIII oe
enc IF the first witnesses on Tuesday. when the
cnr,nrnittee reconvenes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
P0sTOFFICE CLERKS STRIKE.
Men at Goldfeld, New, Walk Out Because
Their PAY Is Reduced

Goldheli. New. oct. Sowing 10 a reduction OF
the salaries of the clerks at the pOstoff1Ce here
from Sl2O a month $50 a month by direct orders
from Washington five men walked OF the office,
and persuaded to return only by Postmaster
Collins personally guaranteeing them their former
salary. Five Civil Service men from San Fran
cisco will take the places of the old force at the
lower salary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
A HUNDRED woRKMEN ENToMBEr
Building COllapses in st. Petersburg
Many Lives Believed Lost

ST. Petersburg. Oct. Ga five story building
in course of construction in Observation-Disclosures asst
collapsed to-day and a hundred workmen We're
buried in the ruins. Seven of the men have been
extricated. They We're seriously injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
EMPgRoR RECEIVES cAPrAlN. MOTIF

St Petersburg. Oct 6-Emperor Nicholas to-day
received Captain f. Bentley Mott the retiring
American military attache, in farewell audience
Captain Mott will be succeeded here by Major
w w. Gibson of the ordnance corps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
TRADING IN pennsylvania STOCK

Berlin. oct. 6.-Trading in PENNSYLVANIA Rail
road stock began to-day on the Berlin and Frank
fort boerses. at III.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
-FOUR FATORITES YIN.
Albert c. Takes the Johnston Stakes
in CIerer Fashion.

Lexington. Ky, oct. 6.-Favorites took all four
races AZ the trotting meeting here to-day
large crowd was present and the sport was in
teresting and spirited. The Johnston stake pa
class trotting. was the feature Emma Brook.
a half sister To Miss AdbeU the Futurity winner
challenged the favorite. Albert G. and in the
second heat led him t. break in the stretch
and easily finished first She was close con.
tender in the two other heats. but Albert C.
beat her home
Gold Dust Maid won the PIP trot in straight
heats after an exciting duel with Lady Pauline
c.. who was close up at every finish. The best
time of the DAY made in the 2;1S pace.
After finishing seventh In the first heat. the IA
vorite, Dan P. won the next three The sum-
mary follows
TRoTTrNG-2.1s CLASS $1,000 FIRST DIVISION r-N-
FINISHED FROM TEsTERDATI
A. Penn. h h. By William Penn dam z A
R Rf553s5 h na "a 1a5rs6a Dunbar
Zine. 2:i1is 2:1051 2siIis 2:1Ii. 2.125
TROTTTNG-THE JOHNSTON STAKES. 224-PURsE.
5000
Albert g g g by Beilin LIBBY
Emma Brock. b N. chandler -.-,......-.....
Billy B. CD. CFrenchi 8
Time, 2:12ss. 211l%. 2:10%4. 2.11&
TROTTTNG-2:13 CLAss-PURsE $1,000.
Gold Dust Maid. blk m. by Silver Thorn-3Iamis
Lady Pauline G br m chandler .........2
Kindest Kind ch- CPadgt, Observation-Disclosures.
Time. 2:69I4. 21OI3. 2:1os4
PACING-21s CL4AsS-PURsE $1,000
Dan P. 8. by slumber CPadgittl. ...........7
Lille R. b. m. Taylor
76 6mm N Burns 3 ( & sS'4a T9csrfv,
Johnny Smoker Jimmy 9. Lilly Clay. Reproarhlsss
Time 2131s POS. 2:Oel7. 2:os%.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07

moved to his home. Ray was at the track yes,sr
day, none the worse apparently for his fan Of
Thursday.
A. l.. As;es Alvin. which was have been
added to the Manhattan Handicap. had an al
tack of collie in the paddock. which precluled his
starting.
J. J. McCafferty continued his "Bootsr
DurneI, and when New Mown Hay the las,
race bid her up to $4,000. She was protected. how
ever with the usual s. advance New Nown Hay
was entered TO be sold for $1,000. She ran the
mile in the fast time Of IS %. which e1ualed
the track record. made 5y Grappe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07

s is asSh %' up the % ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07

Water Tank interterei with At the last furlong
mtncham had all he could do TO save the place iron
eTH RACE-seIiiue: for three-year- ods and over
v eazlv. Tlme l:sSA. Winner b. g by Ben W
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
BELMONT PARK SUMMARIES.

% ss. S ~ s. 2. Passa one mile On
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07

Dreamer was outrun half mile. but saved 81
on ROYAL be whipped 10 stall on Oros deter n
TIL RACE Selling; two-year -ods 81 600 added; SIX
ia Winner b. e. by Watercress- Duchess OF Kend'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07

81 Roma off none well. ground gradually a
uses the foot OF her field but stopped on tn
ome.
ID RACE-EIandicap two-ysar-olds 81 900 added
f.13A Winner b. C. by Kinley MackBerrie dale
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-15
She Fomght for a life.

Nurses are among the heroic fighters
of the world. The Contagious HOspi-
tai at North Brother Island, New York.
has recently been the scene of a brave
sacrifice on the part of a young nurse
who displayed that love than which
no man hath greater. She gave up her
life to save that of child The New
York Sun tells the story:
At the Polytechnic Hospital n little
girl developed an alarming form of
scarlet fever. 1t was necessary to
remove her to North Brother Island,
and Miss Mailer, a graduate of the
Rochester University and the City
Hospital Training-SchOol, volunteered
to go into exile with her At the is
land diphtheria developed and the case
seemed hopeless. For two weeks, night
and day, the untiring nurse fought,
single-handed, and through her Won
derful skill and unselfish devotion, at
the end of that time the little patient
was out of danger.
Then the two grim diseases attack.
ed the faithful caretaker, and worn
out by the long and ceaseless vigil
she had no strength with which to re-
sist them.
She refused to be removed to better
quarters, and there, in the very place
where she had conquered for the lit.
tie, unknown girl, she fought another
battle, and this time was overcome.
/ oh hn 80
the risk, knowing and counting we'll
the cost, and she accomplished her
purpose, for the child was saved.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-15
CHAPTER XIV.

One day Mr.. Montgomery invited me
to pay a visit to the Royal COrinthian
Theater. There had been time when
no proposition could have been so de-
lightful to me; but since those days |
had scared into higher regions of ideal
ity than the theater could represent. New
ertheless. | accepted the invitation, and
one evening l accompanied him and Jo-
siah.
While l was standing in the side
scenes, looking at the play, some stran-
gers came through a private door that
led from the boxes. They were gentle
men, dressed in full evening costume.
After a casual glance l again gave my
attention to the stage. Presently !
heard q voice close behind me, whose
tones sounded familiar in my ears. Turn
ing round, | saw one of the gentlemen
talking to an actress. In an instant |
recognized Mr.. Rodwell. 1t was a shock,
in which, for an instant, | forgot the
stage and everything about me. l avert
ed my head, and dared not move lest he
should recognize me. But | soon began
to think how improbable this was that
he would do so in such a situation, and
with my altered appearance.
| screwed up my courage, and turned
round to leave the spot, when, just az |
was brushing past the object Of my
fears, adverse fortune brought Josiah
Cook across my path
Hello. Silas, old fellow, how are you
enjoying yourself" he cried, as he pass
ed me-
Instinctively I cast glance upon Mr.
Rodwell | saw him start and look me
full in the face. a row of gaslights
leaning against the side scene glared
full upon us both. His gaze dwelt upon
me for an instant, but he gave no sign
of recognition, and went on talking as be
fore. fondly hoped that he did not re-
member me,
Quick on the heels OF Josiah followed
! Mr.. Montgomery He nodded to me,
and was passing on when, observing Mr..
Rodwell, he stopped suddenly, stared at
! him for n moment, then, clapping his
hand upon his shoulder, cried i'll a IA
miliar tone, How do you do, Mr.. Rod
wellF"
He was dressed as an old man. wore
a wig, and was otherwise disguised. The
gentleman whom he addressed honored
him with a naughty stare.
and | suppose you do not remember the
Professor in this dressT"
Mr.. Rodwell looked Disconnected at
this recontre.
Il certainly did not remember you. -
he said. coldly.
| did not hear more of what passed be
tween them, and should not have heard
this had not my passage been blocked
for a moment by a change OF scene
was only too glad to get away from the
: vicinity as soon as l could make my es
cape.
All enjoyment was over for that even
! ing, and | would have chosen rather tc
have gone home at once; but as had ac
companied my fellow dodgers to the the
alter, l thought it would appear strang,
TO leave without them SO, having oh
tanned permission, l went into the pit tC
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-15
\ 8 Bound by a Spell $I

like ones, until in short time, | could
perceive that she looked forward to my
coming with expectancy, and that my
presence had become a thing almost nee
essary to her. She looked for me to hand
her the painting materials, to grind the
colors, to select her skeins of wool to
sit at her feet and read to her some
pleasant book; while, between the lights,
she would sit at the piano and impro-
wise strange. weird, plaintive melodies.
1t was a strange communion, ours. In
it we lived only in the present moment
We never spoke of a past or of a flu
ture, for we wished to be happy; and,
to both, the past was hdeous, the flu
ture ominous. Thus | knew nothing of
her past life, nor did | wish to know.
Like her | did not wish the happiness
of the present to be marred by one pain
full image.
She had lived with Mrs. Wilson above
two years, yet even she knew nothing
Of her life for a single day before she
came to her. 81 have always had good
references before | would take any one
into my house." said the old lady, "es
pecially young ladies without friends;
but she said she could give me none
and she looked so innocent and good that
| took a fancy to her upon the spot; and
| have never had cause to regret it, for
a dearer, purer creature never entered a
house, and | feel for her quite as if she
was my own child. But | must say
that do feel curious about her. and
often think what a mystery she is. She
is so strange at times, and so unlike any
other young lady | ever met
With my old reticence, | told Martha
no word of Clara. | Rugged my secret
With selfish tenacity, as something too
precious to be shared. She wondered
at my unaccounted-for absences, ana |
think felt hurt that | did not coniide
in her She frequently remarked upon
my changed appearance.
Il do declare" she used to say, that
| never saw any one so altered for the
best as you are Master Silas. Why,
you've got to look quite handsome late
lyw
In the meantime l was not idle. Mr..
Montgomery brought me more copying to
do, End in order that my visits might
not interfere with my work, | frequent
ly sat up all night writing. My expenses
were very small, and even with the little
| earned, | contrived to cover them.
What more could | desire? | was more
than happy, for l was living in an IDEAL
world.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-15
BRUTAL GREED OF TRUSTS.
Kill 999 in Order That Thousandth
May Live.

New York.-In the course of his ser
mon in Plymouth church, Brooklyn,
Sunday, the Rev. Dr. Newell Dwight
Hills referred to the gift of 100000,
made by John d. Rockefeller to the
American board of foreign missions,
and to Mr. Rockefeller's son. He said,
in part:
THE saddest words that have been
written in this generation were spoken
before Brown university by a young
man who is to inherit one of the great
est fortunes in this country. They
were spoken in defense of the trusts.
Listen to them: The American
beauty rose can be produced in all its
splendor only by sacrificing the early
buds that grow up around it The
rose has 1000 buds, and in order to
produce the American beauty the gar
dener goes around it with a knife
and ships 999 in order that all the
strength and beauty may beforced into
one bloom. In this economic argument
this young man brutally tells the work
ing classes that 999 small business
men must be shifted out of existence
in order that his American beauty, the
trust, may be produced. Listen to
Christ: Let the strong bear the bur
den of the weak And again, Give and
it shall be given unto you.
These words in defense of the
trusts are the most heartbreaking
things in literature to those who know
what is going to come in the future.
Can you wonder that after that when
man gives gifts we have no gratitude
to return 2"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-04-15
Is Guest of Picknockets.

A curious story is told in the London
Chronicle about a dabbler in literature
who has been studying the criminal
classes at first hand, and succeeded in
obtaining an Introduction to "a select
circle of clever pickpockets," with a
regular meeting place of their own.
The first time he shared one of the
social evenings" of this group he car
ried nothing in his pockets save the
money necessary to take him home. On
the next occasion he took some gold
with him, and on leaving the house,
early in the morning, found that 1t was
still in his possession, but, on the other
hand, he missed something "of no val
ue to anyone but the owner" a bottle
Of morphia and a hypodermic syringe.
HE fastened back to the house and
begged the member of the club with
whom he was best acquainted to get
the missing treasures restored. But
he was too late; he was shown the
fragmentsOf the bottle and the syringe.
The men liked him, and, knowing his
weakness, had deputed one Of their
number to prevent him from gratifying
his morbid desire, at any rate for thas
one night"