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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
TRAINS CRASH HEAD ON.
Freight Rounds CurUe and Strikes
Passenger Standing IN Station.

sayville, y. Y. Sept. 22.-By a head on col
lision at the station this afternoon fifty pas
sengers were shaken up and one badly cut by
flying glass. The trains were the eastbound
passenger train, due here at 1888 O'Clock. and the
westbound freight, which passes daily at about
the same hour.
The passenger train ha6 come To a stop in the
station when the freight, travelling rapidly with
a string Of heavily loaded cars. rounded the
curve eighth of mile from the depot. The
engineer of the freight applied brakes and
Jumped when he saw he could not stop his train.
The engine of the passenger train stepped
from their cab, as it was impossible for them to
do anything.
The engines came together with crash. The
platforms Of the passenger cars were crushed
and splintered and the glass shattered. The
passengers were hurled from their seats bruised
shaken and frightened. and Mrs. Annie Farthi-
eiskl' OF Patchogue. was cut the face by
flying glass. DR.. kirchbaum of this place
dressed her injury, and she was sent home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
M1KAsA's CAPTAIN TRIES SUICIDE
JUMPS from Window After Making Address
TO Survivors Of Crew.

Toxic. Sept pa dispatch to the 'Jijf' from
saseho says that Captain Iwicht. commander OF
the Mikasa, made an attempt to commit suicide
after an address to the survivors OF the "al-
ship by Jumping from a window he was
s.,,aral,, wounded about the head, and is no"
ranorted to be in a critical condition IN the
saseho Naval Hospital.
Cyantain Iwichi the dispatch says. collected the
remaining members OF the vessels crew IN q
room In the sailors training school. He spoke
briefly and feelingly on the loss Of the ship he
said that after enjoying series Of victories ne
regarded the loss of the Mikasa as one OF per-
sonal responsibility. but he advised his men not
to lose heart
Captain Iwichi was not on the warship at the
time of the disaster but he boarded the vessel
when the fire was raging and did his utmost 10
save the ship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
MUTTNY; FIVE MISSING.
Free Fight, Wreck and BreakdozCn
:. on One Voyage.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune

& Mobile, Sept. 22.-The seamen Of the steam
dredgeship Galveston have libelled the vessel.
and she is being held by the United States mar
shall The story told in the petition relates mere
ly TO the facts necessary for the basis of the suit
but there were other happenings not mentioned
in the document which made the voyage Of the
dredge from Mobile TO Havana most exciting
and dramatic series of misfortunes and startling
incidents.
: There was a mutiny board the vessel. sew
eral fights and free use Of knives and revol-
vers. Five men missing. Besides, the
dredge struck on a sand bar, and. after getting
of she was disabled by the breaking down of
her engines and had to abandon her proposed
voyage to Germany. Three men lost their lives
on the trip from Mobile to Havana, and Captain
John Leech, the master. is accused Of causing
their deaths. Three of the ten jumped overheard
after being put in irons and chased over the YES
gel by the officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
DOCTOR FLEES DANGER.
Fearing Italians, He LeaUes Fansty
an Louisiana.


New-Orleans, Sept 22.-Heading for LouisNi,ie
at a mile a minute rate DR.. A. ]. Thomas VINO
was commissioned by the State Board OF heai'n
to handle the situation in Morehouse PARISH IS
flying from danger, leaving his family behino.
He has appealed to the State Board OF Health
to protect his family, which he believes Is IN
danger.
DR.. Thomas diagnosed as yellow fever TWO
cases near Mer Rouge, in Morehouse PARISH anu
quoted three prominent physicians as confirming
his diagnosis These physicians emphaticahy
deny the report. The next heard from Dr'
Thomas was that he was headed for Iallulah-
Reaching Tallulah, he decided to stop. Arter
appealing to the state Board Of Health to pro-
tect his family, which he seems to imagine Is
in danger, DR.. Thomas fed to save his own skin
He headed thence to Chattanooga. and went to
Louisville, where he is due.
Apparently Dr. Thomas believes there is a
deep rooted plan for vengeance against him by
the Italians of the parish, and, falling to ma
him against his wife and children The state
Board of Health emphatically disclaims any re-
sponsibity for DR.. Thomas or his actions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
WATER COMMISSION SEEKS LIGHT
State Body Wants to Know if Private Coz
Germs Must Obey It.

Albany Sept. 22--The State Water Supply S. -
mission at a meeting here tonight, decided 20 =.
the Attorney General whether the private -,
companies in this State numbering more thah -
hundred are subject TO the control OF the coi'H.
sion in like manner as the municipal oo~.s
The new law. under which the commission = :,
ing is not regarded by the commission as SiSS'
this point NJ
The commission soon win visit Buffalo and "
agara Falls as complaints have been MADE q =
inadequate supply for fire purposes at inc series
and polluted supply at the latter etS nnrity q
of hundred questions relating 10 lhs - = as
water supply and the disposal or seS sew tbs local
approved by the commission tonight ah1,-ss and
authorities in the nine hundred cities NI,s.S them
towns-0I The State will be asked 70 ans bsssis for
The replies are expected TO constitute +ss IsEis-
an exhaustive report TO he submitted 10 -"
latuFe az the
Myron s Falk the consulting engiInteessS Acunt
commission. reported that he hsd w nv the lscs
Kisco. and that steps were being taken g. Croton
authorities to ahate the pollution o6lsS 10 visit
watershed az that place. II was - giants in tina
the best water filtration and sewage ls.,T,isslon.
State at the early convenience OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
ROBBERS BIND VICTIMS
At Point of ReUoluer Get s1S-
Large Sum Overlooked.

New-LOndon. Conn. Sept. 22-News OF a dar.
ing burglary In the Chesterfield district aho,,,
midnight last night was brought here this altar
noon by Deputy Sheriff J. H. Tubbs. Of Mantle
who described the bold deeds Of two masked rob
bers at the home of Max Rakoon. who came hsra
recently from New-York. The two men. WIN
wore long yellow masks. broke into the Rakoon
house through a window. and, at the point OF q
revolver and a long butcher knife. Demands
that Rakoon and his wife tell where thsir money
was hidden. They refused and the robbers pro-
ceeded to bind them in the old professional man
ner by tying their thumbs together. They also
bound a ffteen-year-old son and gave lttIA
girl 1O-cent piece to play with to keep her
quiet.
At first Rakoon and his wife refused 70 show
the robbers the hiding place Of their rnonsy.
but after threats by the robbers they told them
where they could find SIS. The robbers de-
manded to know where there was more but
got no satisfaction, and they searched the build
ing without finding any. RaSoon said to-day
there was a large sum Of money in a kettle
which they overlooked. The robbers then left
the house. and IL was several hours before their
victims were freed
The men drove away In a carriage and so far
the police have found no trace Of them The
one telephone line that runs to the Chesterfield
district Of the town was cut. evidently by the
men who committed the robbery One Of the
men is described as being five feet six inches
tall and the other five feet nine inches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
TO STUDY WACHUsETT RESERVOIR.
Panama Consulting Engineers Will Go to
Boston Before Sailing for Isthmus

Washington, Sept. 22.-The board of consult
ing engineers of the Panama Canal Commission
will make an inspection Of the Wachusett Res
ervoir. a part of the water supply of Boston,
before sailing for the isthmus next Thursday.
This trip decided to-day at q meeting
at which the discussion of the construction OF
dams was the continued subject.
The Boston reservoir ia maintained by an
earthen dam with a sand and earth foundation.
1t holds water to the depth OF sixty feet. and
was built by Mr.. Stearns. a member of the
board. It Is regarded a practical illustration
Of the strength OF earthen dam earth
foundation. and IN this connection, Offering
valuable data in solving the problem OF dams
the isthmus. where many bOrings have been
taking in search for rock foundations for dams
with varying success.
The board has spent the greater part OF the
time of its sessions here this question. but
under resolution that vote conclusion be
recorded until after its visit to the isthmus.
In the discussion to-day the practicability of
dams at various heights, ranging from sixty TO
ninety feet, was discussed, we'll as the various
locations for dams along the line of the canal
The details Of the trip Of the board to Boston
nave not been arranged. 1t is expected that the
engineers will leave here the first OF the week
20 direct TO Boston, then to New-York, from
whence they will sail for Panama on Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
sarded as constituting the lrSt real tost Of

regarded as constituting the first real test Of
capacity for self-government the Cuban republic
has had, preparations and plans have been care
fully considered to precaution against con-
tingencies for which the United States would
have to assume responsibility. 1t is the opinion
OF these high military authorities that general
state OF disorder in any part OF Cuba would not
be apt 20 gain much Roadway before positive
means could be sent from this country TO check
ana suppress it
IN this connection # may be stated that the.
connsoIling authorities OF the army and navy
favor no half way methods, suoh as landing
small force of marines TO protect consulate.
They believe In the immediate dispatch of an
adequate force to protect itself against wide
spread rioting. and to re-establish such a stable
condition of affairs as could not be upset Tor
niany.years 10 come.
! No naval vessels are at present in Cuban
waters, except Admiral Bradford's flagship the
Olympia. at Guantanamo. but under his COM
rnaud there are seven vessels in the West Ind
ian squadron. There are also twelve vessels OF
Admiral Evans's big feet now scattered among
the various ports on the North Atlantic coast
which would be available for service on the
coast Of Cuba within a week II they We're
needed. Recent problems under consideration
by the army General Staff produced assurances
that 1--WE thousand Of the best drilled troops the
United States ever possessed could be assembled
at New-York cityIfor embarkation in exactly
enc week from the. moment the first order for
them was issued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
PLUNKITT TO DIE HARD.
VII Try to Retain Place on Tan.
mana ErecutiUe Committee.

George w Plunkitt told his friends YESTERDAY
that he was not going to lay down the leader
ship. He called their attention 10 the way that
big Bill" Devery was disposed OF. after he car
ried the 9th District primaries against the
Goodwin-Snith combination. and predicted that
McManus would go the same way.
The probability is that while Plunkitt will
try to retain his place in the executive commit
tee, he will be retired as the Tammany
executive committee has chance to pass on the
credentials Of McManus.
Pluniitt plans to take advantage Of peculiar
Joker In the bylaws governing the Tammany
organization. This Joker was inserted at the
dictation Of Charles F. Murphy and has Pc
that the executive and general committees are
the sole judges OF the qualifications of the newly
elected members Of the executive COMMITTEES.
and II there is a dispute over the Leadership
these committees may recognize any member q
the general committee Of the winning factions
organization, and name him as the executive
member
Under this rule IL Mr. Murphy so desired be
could ignore McManus for prudential reasons
and choose any one he liked from the McManus
1actiOns general committee. While this might
not be the same as recognizing PlUnlkitt as
leader, 1t would tend to paraIyze the McManus
faction and Plunkitt might bring sufficient
to make Plun5itt man out Of him and finally
succeed him as leader The Mc8Ianus men ad-
nit that this game will be attempted but they
do not believe 1t can be carried out. They are
confident that Punkitt will die hard but they
count on getting him out before the December
meeting Of the TammanY General Committee
The introduction Of the Murphy ''joker'' into
the bylaws was caused by a fear that John F.
Carroll, Frank Farrell and William S. Devery
would make successful fight against Murphy
three years ago. These three. men raised
100000 and started in with the election OF
Devery as executive member from the 9Th. r
Devery had been seated in the executive COM
mfttee this combination would have followed IL
up with similar tactics in the 18th. 18th and
10Th districts Money is the thing that counts
in primary fights. and Murphy knew It well He
insisted on change in the bylaws. making Il
possible for the executive and general commit
tees to refuse to recognize the election Of q
leader if that leader was not acceptable to the
organization Plunkitt stood by Murphy In the
adoption OF this Joker and now he Will insist
that Murphy stand by him.
For obvious reasons Murphy probably will
tell Plunlftt that the organization cannot help
him. PlunEdtt has weakened himself in the
ganization by talking too much about honest
graft He thinks he is great man. and that
his frankness is a, virtue. The respectable men
in Tammany Hall are disguised with him, and
Will be glad to see him outside the breastworks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
OBSTACLE TO BUYING CONSTITUTION
Secretary Bonaparte Replies to Scheme to
Bring Frigate to Brooklyn.

Washington. Sept 22.-Secretary Bonaparte to-
day sent a telegram to James Matthews of Brook
lyn IN reference 10 Matthewss project for the pur
chase from the government of the frigate Constitu
ton, Familiarity known "Old Ironsides." rapidly
going to decay at the Boston Navy Yard. Mr.. Mat
thews conceived the idea of inducing two hundred
thousand school children in Brooklyn TO subscribe
enough money to purchase the ship from the gov
eminent, have her repaired and placed in n
spicuous place in of the public parks of Brook
Ign.
In his reply TO Mr.. Matthews Secretary Bona
parte said that there SERIOUS legal obstacles
to the plan suggested but that he would give
further consideration to the subject with q view
TO the better protection and preservation of the
vessel It is stated that the vessel be sold
except by authority of Congress by regular con-
demnation proceedings by the Navy Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
NO CAMPAIGN SURPLUS.
Republican National Committee Cannot Re-
turn New-York LIES Contribution.
Lrrom The Trihune bureau. ]

washington, Sept. 22.-Elmer Dover. secretary
Of the Republican National Committee, who
maintains Office for the committee in this
city, was asked to-day whether there was any
surplus of campaign funds out of which the
New-York LIES contribution of $4,000 might
be returned MI Dover said that the committee
had no surplus and that therefore, the insur-
ance contribution could not be returned by
aking it out of a surplus Application had been
made to him and to Chairman Cortelyou of the
national committee for financial assistance for
the Republican campaign this year In Maryland
Virginia Kentucky and other Southern States.
Mr. Dover said that the Republicans who made
requests for this assistance were told both by
himself and Mr.. Cortelyou that it was impossible
to grant the request. for the reason that the Re
publican National Committee had no surplus,
and not in position to furnish any money
for these State campaigns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
OBJECTS TO LONG LEAVE.
Inspector May Block Engagement
of Panama Police Teacher.

If the objections of Chief Inspector Cortright Of
the Police Department prevail, George W. Jimenez.
the policeman who has been engaged as instructor
of the Panama police will not receive leave of
absence to accept this place. On Saturday Jimenez
who is of Cuban parentage and speaks Spanish was
engaged by Raoul A. Amador, consul general of
Panama in this city, to go to the iSthmus to in
struct the police of the little republic His salary
Is to be s. 900 a year for two years
Commissioner McAdoo assured Mr.. Amador that
Jimenez would get a leave Of absence for the time
that he should be the employ of the Panaman
government At the expiration of his contract he
was to come back to the New-York force. But Chief
Inspector Cortright objects to sending one OF his
men to a foreign country for so long a leave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
r4TTEMPT TO KILL GOMEZ?
Liberal Candidate at HaUanG-An
Extra Session of the House.

Havana Sent. 22-An extra session Of the
House of Representatives was held tonight. at
which the disturbances at Cienfuegos were dis
cussed
Extra editions of the Liberal papers issued
here tonight place the entire blame for the
disturbances upon the government
! The Mayor of Havana has issued proclama-
ton forbidding the carrying of canes or weapons
of snv kind. with or without licenses. in the
vicinity of the polling places during the cleo
ssons tomorrow. An official dispatch says that
the Mayor OF Clenfuegos has issued similar
proclamation and has also prohibited the sale
of alcoholic liquors
General Jose Miguel Gomez Governor OF santa
Clara Province, the Liberal candidate for the
presidency. arrived here tonight According to
g report in circulation, the Governor says that
al stterupt was made to assassinate him IN his
official residence
Governor Gomez said to The Associated Press
that he came 20 Havana for the purpose OF IN
forhafag President Palma that he feared the
elections in his province would not be fairly con-
Quoted. but that after the occurrences at Glen
SGesCs hS-WOuC Tor FlSlI the 6TeSIuSII
Regarding the runor that attempt had been
maze to assss&inats him. the governor declined
TO say anything. He said that this morning.
a1n,ost at the hour that Villuendas was shot.
he was reading a telegram from him in which
tne congressman said that his life had been
threatened 5v a policeman yesterday, and that
at the hour in which he was writing the teis-
gram the policeman had just entered the hotel
and he feared consequences. The governor
added that the congressman was one Of his
dearest friends and conhdants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
HEARD DEATH PLOTTED.
Mock Duck Badly Scared By China
men at q Plan.

Three Cinnamon trembling with fear. ap-
pealed for protection last night to Roundsnaz
Hart. at 42d-st and Lexington-ave One Of
them was Mock Duck. leader Of the Hip Sing
Wong Sing.
According to their story. they had been enjoy
ing the Shadow Of the Throne at the Murray
Hill Theatre. when they heard four Cinnamon in
the row behind them discussing the best way 70
remove Mock Duck from earth. Duck lost tn
terest In the play and fed
Duck refused to go home alone. and to pre-
vent him from camping the steps OF the 10
lice station Detective Naughton, Of the East
home in safety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
RUSSIAN CAPTAIN DIES IN JAPAN
Commanded the Peresviet-Admiral Neboga-
toff May Return Home.

Toxic Sept 22-Captain w. Boisnann
prisoner of war. former commander of the Rus
sian battleship Peresviet has died at Mat
suyama,
Rear Admiral Nebogatof and NUMBER Oh
other Russian naval officers have PERMISSION -
give their parole and return nome heai az
r,;ra1 Rotestvensky has almost recovered from
r;s wound but he is still under strict medical
care at Fushimi.
The Minister of War has ordered the removal
NJ certain restrictions placed upon the Russian
officers who are held as prisoners of war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
ANOTHER STRIKE IN LODI.
Rioting at MINI NoUgorod-Bom0
ThrosCn at WarSaso Bank.

Lodz, Sept. 22.-Twenty thousand workmen
in the wool and cotton cloth factories struck TO-
day. They demand an increase in their wages
of 40 per cent. Two more regiments of dragons
have arrived here. and patrols are guarding the
streets.
Warsaw, Sept. 22.-An attempt was made at
noon to-day TO destroy the Shereshevsky Bank
A threw bomb at open window OF the
building, but missed his aim. The missile ex-
ploded in the courtyard, dangerously injurng
the thrower young Jew. The outrage is be-
lieved to be due the fact that the bank officials
had refused to contribute to the funds Of the
revolutionists.
st. Petersburg, Sept. 22.-It is reported here
that an outbreak at Mini Novgorod has re-
suited seriously.
Helsingfors. Sept. ga large increase in the
number OF Russian troops in Finland is expected
shortly. About $500 men, IT is said, will be sent
to Helsngfors 900 to Viborg and 900 to Vasa.
The troops will be quartered in private houses.
An explosion near the residence of the Gov
ernor of Vasa yesterday evening created excite
ment, but no damage reported beyond the
SCATTERING of windows
TTfis Sept. pa German subject was killed
near Shusha and his body has not yet been re-
covered.
The German consul has made vigorous repre-
sensations to the local authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
ATTACKS SENATOR PENROSE.
Charges Made By Prohibition Candidates
Denied
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune J

TBy Telegraph o Inc IFIUune-I
Pittsburg Sept 22.-Homer L. Castle. candi'
date for superior judge on the Prohibition ticket
has published an attack Senator Penrose
Mr.. Castle says that when he was director n
the Citizens Bank. of Turtle Greek. the directors
sought deposit of State funds.
The bank received $4,000 he says. with the
explicit understanding that one-hah Of the
amount was 10 be loaned 10 Senator Penross
and John / Shaw. Wesley R. Andrews, Re
publican State Secretary, was one Of the In
dorsers of Mr. Shaw's note Castle says, and the
bank had to sue Shaw to recover on the note
The Enterprise National Bank. of Alegneny'
Castle alleges, paid the Shaw note. and the staso
deposit was ordered withdrawn from the Turts
Creek bank. Senator Penrose denied the charss
Castle said he would prove It by the banks
books and court records.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
WANTED ONLY PIES AND KISSES.
Farmers Letters Now Being Read in Breach
of Promise Suit for $4,000.
rRr TeIegraph . qhe TrIbune.

Council Bluffs Iowa. Sept. 2-"All I want FOR
Christmas is 1O5 kisses. fourteen mnce pies five
blackberry cakes. a peck OF doughnuts. twenty
pound turkey and pan OF hot biscuits" was a
sentence in of the letters William Kennedy, an
Iowa farmer, wrote to Miss Scythia Ferguson of
Bardstown. Ky. Miss Ferguson is suing Ken
needy for s25 600 for alleged breach of promise and
the is being tried in the federal court here.
All Kennedys letters being read to the jury
"A good kiss from my sweetheart and big piece
of blackberry cake is the only thing like better
than baked beans" is in another OF them. Alto
getheT, 1873 letters have been read III the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-23
ROGERS REFUSES PASTOR.
No More TAINTED Money" for
Church or Charity.
rBy telegraph to The Tribune. J

New Bedford, Mass, Sept. 22-Henry H.
Rogers, vice-president of the Standard Oil Com
pany, has decided to give no more tainted
money" for church charitable purposes. This
official edict was given to-day when the REV.
John ]. Phelan. of the Emmanuel Baptist Church
in this city, sounded Mr.. RogeTs's attitude on
the church question.
Mr. Phelan asked him for gift toward new
$4,000 church, which he hopes to erect IN the
near future. When told that the money was
for a church, Mr.. Rogers answered:
That's enough Churches get no more money
from me. They have got enough" And with a
shrug of his shoulders he was of.