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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
DIVIDES MORTGAGE TAX RECEIPTS.
Chamberlain keenan, Sends s1S4, 039 90 to
State Treasurer-Like Sum to City.

City Chamberlain Keenan, sent TO the State
Treasurer yesterday s1Si.oSs e., the States share
of the receipts in the city of New-York from the
operatfon of the Mortgage Tax law. like amount
was paid into the city treasury for the reduction
of the city taxes.
The collections made by the Register or County
Clerk In the different counties show for New-York
County s2eOs "a: for Kings County sos $50 90: for
Queens County, s2468 81, and for RichInond
saO47 49, The expense of the City Chamoerlalns
bond, S75 deducted from the total before the
division between city and State treasures was
made. - -.
he did not know how the Chamberlain would be
able TO handle the accounts this year account OF
the extra labor involved and the smallness OF his
force .
the Chamberlain sent to the local tax com
mission for decision Henry Parrish, presf-
dent of the Network Life Insurance and Trust
Company wrote that he held $4,000 of 100000
mortgage on Pennsylvania interests. as trustee for
an estate and he wanted to know If he should
ignore the TAX Commissioners assessment on the
bonds as personal property and pay the mort
gage tax or If he should pay as personal prop
erty Under the Mortgage Tax law Mr.. Parish
would pay $40, while the personal tax rate is more
than three times that amount
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
1yONORS THE CHARLESTON
South Carolina Capital En- Fete to
We1cOme the Cruiser.

Charleston. S. c.. Jan. 10-With the Palmetto nag
at the foretop the United States cruiser Charleston
steamed into the harbor this morning ana every
steam whistle and bell began noisy welcome. sec
rotary Bonaparte and Captain Winsow were on
deck the boat passed Fort Sumter and came
to anchor off the custom house wharves
Crowds lined the waterfront and cheered as the
sautes were fred and returned This AFTERNOON
on board the Charleston. in the presence OF thou-
sand invited guests. Mayor Rhett presented the
magnificent silver punch bowl, which was acceP'eo
by Captain wfnslow and Secretary Bonaparte on
behalf of the navy. Music, dancing and refresh-
ments followed the speechmakng. -, -
Among those present were Governor heyHaIq oi
South Carolina Senator B. r. Tillman AdmlraI
Dickins u S. N, and Colonel G. g. Greenoush =.
8 A Tonight at the Charleston Hotel the CITY
gave a banquet in honor of Secretary BonapaItSs
and the officers of the Charleston Two hundreo anu
nifty covers laid. and the affair was tne most
brilliant of the kind ever given In CnaTles . Z,
Speeches were made by Secretary SonaparIe; GOV
ernor Hayward Admiral Dckins. Senator I1IIInaIl.
CONGRESSMAN Iegare and others. The cruiser
will remain in port several days. Secretary Soma
parte will leave for Washington tomorrow morn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
MISSED cRoToN DAMS COMPLETION
Illness of Contractor Caused Postponement OF
Officials Visit

Controller Metz the Aqueduct Commissioners and
the contractors, Coleman, Breushaud d Coleman
had planned to make visit of inspection to the
new Croton dam yesterday but on account OF the
Illness of one of the Colemans the trip was post
poned The dam is completed, and the Controller
would have seen put into place the last piece or
masonry the coping
Water was let into the new dam year ago Inc
spring rains filed the great reservoir so that the
water rose fifteen twenty feet over the top OF ne
old dam several miles above. On July % last the
engineers wishing inspect the dam once more
from the inside and clean the bottom, opened the
gates and drained it. On November the gates
were closed again. Since that date the officials
have been waiting for the rains to f1ll up the old
dam and send an overflow large enough TO provide
a reserve In the new dam. The season has been
dry and the old dam holds all the supply in the
Croton watershed.
The Croton dam was begun ABOUT fourteen
wears ago II has cost about Sc 10000 It's capacity
is about 10000 10000 gallons When fairly full 1t
will back the water up the CFoton valley so as 10
make an artificial lake about twsnty-fye miles long
and of goodly width. The rainfall will have to be
generous, however before this becomes a fact
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
WHITE LISTS" TO FIGHT UNIONS.
Massachusetts Painters Declare That the
Skilled Men Are Being Led Astray

Boston. Jan 1O-Union leaders were de-
nounced and the establishment Of white list
NJ skilled workmen was favored at the meeting
to-day of the Society of Master House Painters
and Decorators of Massachusetts,. The follow
ing recommendation, offered by w. E. Edwards,
of cambridge, was unanimously adopted:
Every association is recommended to form
LIST of skilled and worthy men in their employ,
the intention being for fellow members needing
skilled and worthy men to use that list.
Speaking of this proposition. Mr.. Edwards
said that no black list" is wanted. but that
there should be list OF skilled men who could
he sent from one shop to another as their ser
vices may be required. by means of this list"
said the speaker, you can weaken the unions
They should be weakened and the skilled men
liberated. for there is no doubt that they are
being mised-'
ottoman waIburg. of Boston. declared that the
minds of the workmen to-day are being poisoned
by the ilIiterate, ignorant union leaders. The
employer does not know his men," he said. be
cause they do not think and act for them
selves"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
ELEVEN sLOCUM JURORS,
Actual Trial of CAPTAIN Van Setback Will
Begin To-day.

After several hours examining of Jurors eleven
~ tho twelve iurymen to try William II. an
scbaick the captain of the steamer General
slocum which burned up off North Brother Island
on June IT, 1904, inpaneed yesterday after
noon in the Criminal. Branch of the United States
Circuit Court General Burnett, United States Dis
trct Attorney asked the court to adjourn the hear
ing until to-day when he promised to have some
important witnesses and in the mean time Justice
Thomas ordered the impanelling of the jury.
The eleven jurors selected are Arthur w. Law
renee real estate dealer, OF No 542 5th-ave; Vic
tor yictorson dealer in varnishes at No 29S Pearl
St; Alexander N. Fisk, a dealer in typewriters at
No 24S Broadway: Ernest f. Malcolm. an agent, OF
No 81 Nassau-st.; Thomas J. Lord a broker at No.
81 Broadway; j. Mcdonald Mckay manager for a
lace house at No. l Madison Square; John A.
Thayer one of the publishers OF "Everybody's
Magazine: Robert F. Ferguson. wholesale notion
dealer; John j. Lyon manufacturer at No. %
Murray-st.; E. T. Reynolds. manufacturer of ma
chinery at No Il Broadway. and Matthew Murphy.
broker at No. $50 Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
ARRESTED WHILE ON HONEYMOON.
Bridegroom Held On Charge of Having
Forged Many Checks.

The honeymoon of Arthur E. Blauvelt living at
the Hotel Stuyvesant No. l47 West 35th-st was
brought 10 a sudden termination by Central Office
men Tuesday night. Blauvelt married last
Friday. He was arraigned before Magistrate Cor
nell in the Jefferson Market police court, yes
terday charged with having forged many checks.
He was held In $3.50 bail for examination to-
day
1t is alleged that Blauvet forged the firm name
of George p Ide & Co, Of Troy, N Y. The
checks, numbering forty-nine. were for amounts
ranging from 81 so $50. and were drawn on the
Central Bank of Troy. defunct institution. Frank
p Twning. representing the firm, appeared against
Blauvet yesterday Jerome Siegel. manager OF the
Fourteenth Street Store; George Mashelich. OF No
5Ss sth-ave: George Robinson and William T.
Roache of No 2l0 West 3sth-st also appeared in
court as complainants The bride OF five days
also In court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
.ANNIsQUAM BRANCH.

The Christmas report of the Annisquam (Mass)
branch is full of good cheer work accomplished
Miss Helen Lane the secretary. writes: I'VE seem
70 have done more Sunshine work than usual dur
ing the last holiday season. Fifty-two comfort bags
sent TO the Fisherman's Institute in Glouces-
ter as a means of sunshine TO those who go down
TO the sea in ships. Twelve of these were con-
tributed by Miss Hannah Maria Pearce OF Dor
chester who is eighty-six years old. and whom we
have made honorary member of our branch
Another contribution of six bags from one OF
our members who has moved to Maine. The bags
were filled with black and white cotton, needles;
pins thimbles, yarn. buttons wax, vaseline and
soap. Everything was new ana bought with the
money made at summer fair. The sum OF %
was given 70 invalid member who has been con-
fined 10 her bed for years. and the same amount to
a man dying with consumption Eleven baskets of
fruit were passed on and fourteen dozen pinks as
special gifts of cheer fourteen people so we feel
that we gave pleasure and sunshine to many
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11

sock is the material chosen. with trimming Of en-
broidery, but there many other materials
equally suitable.
For a OF medium size will be required
eight and one-quarter yards of material q inches
wide six yards 36 inches wide. with four yards
of insertion and four and one-quarter yards OF en-
broidery for trimming The pattern No. SAP is in
sizes from 80 10 y inches bust measure
The pattern will be sent TO any address receipt
of 10 cents. Please give pattern number and bust
measure distinctly. Address Pattern Department.
NeW-York Tribune. II in hurry for pattern send
an extra two-cent stamp. and will mail by letter
posrage in sealed envelope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
WARsHIP INQUIRY BEGINS.
Court to Investigate Collision Between Ala
bama and Kentucky Convenes on Iowa

Fortress Monroe, Va. jan 10.-The court Of IN
quiry appointed by Rear Admiral Evans to invss
tigate the recent collision in NewYork Hsros
between the batteships Ala bama and KENTUCKY
convened to-day aboard the battleshtp Iowa Cap
tain F. B. Barr of the Kentucky was the only VII
ness examined, but information was given OIL
regarding his testimony. The hearing will it IS e.
pected, continue several days.
Those in the court are Captain B. z. lilly o.
the Iowa. president: Captain T. G Mclean Of %
Pennsylvania Captain John 4. Rogers OF the III,
nois and Lieutenant Commander Y. o. Chase
the West Virginia. Judge advocate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
LYNCH NEGRO WHO KILLED FOR FUN"
Texas Mob Handcuff and Bind Man Before
Stringing Him Up.

Houston, Tex Jan. 10.-Ben Harris. the negro
charged with killing a white man named Polk at
Behring'S Mill on Monday night. and who was
taken from officers last night at La Sale by
mob. was lynched to-day at Moscow. Tex. There
were about seventy men in the mob.
The negro's hands were handcuffed behind
him and his legs were drawn back and tied TO
his hands before he was hanged The negro.
when asked why he killed Polk. said at hrss
that IL was accident. Later he said he killed
Polk FOR fun"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
c1orHING FoR CHILDREN.

Mrs. Boynton president of Passaic Branch No. /,
writes 4 have appeal for some clothing for a
girl of three years and her brother. years
old who especially needs an overcoat These two
children I have taken into my home for a time
Two weeks ago the mother died, after illness
Of nine weeks, leaving three children The girl OF
five is taken care of in another home. The father
is to move into smaller home and get house
keeper that he have the children together
again. In the mean time they need clothes badly.
owing TO the mothers long illness I shall be glad
If any of the Sunshine mothers can spare few
garments to supply these urgent needs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
NIGHT OPENING SUCCESSFUL.

The board of trustees of the New-York Public
Library held its first meeting yesterday since the
regulation providing for the opening OF the libraries
at night went mo effect January q Reports
were received on attendance under the new regula-
lions. The plan in general seems to be successful.
bat some OF the branches will have 20 show larger
attendance at night IL they are 10 continue open.
The average number OF readers entering the Aston
Library after o'clock each night has been eighty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
WILL Buy FUEL.

Mary Weldon, writing from the snowhound plains
of Kansas. says: How grateful l am for the con-
tents of the Christmas letter. for can buy
some fuel The wood l gathered in the summer
was nearly all taken from me, l could get no
one to draw it TO our home. Now, can buy some
coal Ny poor mother. suffering with cancer has
been obliged to stay bed much OF the time other
Wise she would have suffered with the cold. Her
great pleasure is reading the magazines and papers
cheer we send many thanks. How blessed is the
sunshine that reaches far away homes in lonely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
COAL FUND.

Up to this time. owing to the mild weather. there
has been but little need of distributing money for
coal but the snow and cold make it necessary to
give warmth and comfort to many. not only in the
ness as well as poverty. No form of sunshine is
more needed or more gratefully received than that
which supplies warmth to the destitute homes.
especially where there aged people and little
children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
TELEPHONES IN MAD DOG RoUND-UPs
Connecticut Farmers Pass Word by Wire
When Afflicted Animals Appear.
LBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Winsted Jan. 10.-Telephones are being used al
most daily in the farming districts to give warning
Of dogs which are afflicted with rabies. Whenever
dog thus afflicted is in the country the farmer
making the discovery telephones ahead to his neigh
bor who shoots the canine before IL can attack his
stock.
The selectmen of Winsted have ordered the JUS
tees of the peace to meet tomorrow afternoon to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
HOW To ADDRESS THE T. S. S.

All letters and packages intended for the T. 5 >
should he addressed to the Tribune Sunshine Soci-
ETY.. Tribune Building, New ork City If the above
address is carefully observed communications in
tended for the T. S. S. will be less likely TO go
astray The Tribune Sunshine Society has no con-
nection with any other organization or publication
using the word Sunshine All checks and money
orders should be made payable to the Tribune Sun
shine Society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
SLIGHT DELAY TO MANGUVREs

Washington. Jan. 10-Beyond causing h'
weeks delay the recent tangle OF batteships IN th'
mud of New-York HarbOr will not interiors VII
the programme for the winter cruise and manTE
vres of the North Atlantic Fleet. Advices recsiVa
at the Navy Department to-day were TO the en-.
that the Alabama. at the Norfolk yard. will Teaa.s
a few days only for repairs. and that repairs
the Kentucky. at the New-York yard will De ss.
pleted by the 18th. It is announced that the ~
including the Alabama and excepting the 81 81
lucky. will sail from Hampton Roads on the ~ ~
for the West Indies where Il will be Joined By ~
Kentucky. which. it is expected. will sail ih1
New-York the latter part of the month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
SALE OF THE NEW-YORKER. :"
Sheriff Disposes of Publication to Satisfy Bill
for Printing

The Sheriff Yesterday sold the right title and in
terest of "The New-Yorker'' Company publishers
and certain fixtures and office furniture under an
execution for 1852 in favor of the Financier Conn
pany for printing. The sale realized SLIGO.
Robert W. Criswel formerly president of the
con,nanv. committed suicide by jumping under a.
subway train when the affairs and methods of
THE Nev-Yorker'' first attained notortety.
Robert A. Irving the publisher of the paper, Is
now under charges made by James A burden jr,
at the instance of the District Attorneys ONCE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
METZ HAS EDUCATION BILL.

Controller Metz said yesterday that he is having
a hill prepared for submission TO the legislature
which will give tie Mayor and Controller member
ship In the Board OF Education. During the recent
campaign Mr. Metz said he would father such
bill. Mr. Metz formerly member OF the Board
OF Education. He intends submitting his education
hill TO the Mayor. II is not thought that Mr.. Nc
C,Ielan will support IL. he is record hold
ing that the Mayor should be absolved from all
Ennr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
DOG SAVES MASTERS LIFE.
nv Telerranh 10 The Trihune. ]


Danbury, Conn. Jan. i0-To the faithfulness of
his St Bernard dog. John Dunn, Of New Milford,
owes his life. While walking from New Milford
village to his farm yesterday Dunn became
hausted and fell unconscious in the snow. When
he was found by George Bristol, rural mail
rier several hours later, the dog was lying
his masters body. his body and warm fur protect
ing the man from the cold Tie mail carrier took
Dunn New Milford. where physicians revived
him. lie frozen badly. but Will recover.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
SNOW TOO LIGHT TO REMOVE.

Ii was said yesterday at the office of the Street
Cleaning Commissioner, in the Park Row Building.
that nothing outside of the routine work of the
department would be done in removing the snow,
which has been serious hindrance to traffic since
Monday. Under the terms Of his present contract
William Bradley. who Is the contractor for the
work of removing the from the city's streets,
does not begin work until least three inches Of
snow have fallen. The present fall Is estimated to
have been about Two inches
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
CONTRIBUTIONS

box of clothing, hats. ribbons. gloves. etc. was
received YESTERDAY from A E. A. a new member of
the T. s S; an express package of clothing from
Rutherford n j; old linen. from E. H. s.; five
nairs OF fine shoes. from Mrs W. H. Doane of Gin
cinnati who has been several weeks in New-York
she leaves for Florida to-day 10 remain until
spring Two couch cushions. pretty pin cushion,
Calendar and hatpin holder from MisS Weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
GRAFT IN MEDICAL ADVICE.
DR.. Halstead Says That Physicians and
Specialists Split Fees.

by Telegraph u The Tribune
Syracuse jan 1o-Dr.. T. H. Halsted in his adj
dress as retiring president OF the Syracuse Acad
eu1y Of Medicine laid bare tonight what he de-
cisred TO be plan of rebates or division of fees
nv SPECIALISTS called in consultation when their
services were not required. The attending physt-
clan he said, expected division OF the fees when
He said the physician who has called the special
oct /, consultation must frequently be in doubt
to how much reliance on his advice can be placed
with safety to the patient.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
LOU r, PAYNs MILL DH6TRofr"

rBy Telegraph 20 Tho Trfouns> ~,txS
Chatham NJ Y Jan. 1o-The Payn W ~ -
mill near this plaza. was consumed BY 40
afternoon. The loss is 1AUa insured t1 ,rrsA
oce-haif The plant was shut dqTr n ID
1904 for repairs. About $1,000 hAa &C., 1870
ss fhs compaz1 by which he plant va
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
BELIEVE THEY HAVE MURDERER

Joliet, Ill. Jan. 1O.-A man believed 49,
Frank J. Constantine. of New-York' the 80 "a
murderer of Mrs. A. w. Gentry, OF Chicaso ,s
arrested in Joliet to-day. The Joliet ponsSs,us
confident they have the right man. Inc wsluS
claims to be J. Morris. a Chicago
oTx1,,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

Is smooth across the shoulders and be finished
with the full frill. giving bertha effect or left
plain as liked The neck be finished high
either with standing or Follower collar but the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
MONEY RECEIVED.

The Neighborhood Sewing Society of Morristown.
y j has contributed s. toward house furnishings
for the Home for Consumptives in Florida: M L.
d of New-Jersev. 81 for gentlewoman: mo
Name u cents, for postage fund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
sHogT HOUSEHOLD TALKS.

.-xcep; for soup stock. meat should be cooked in
90. ~ rraserve its juices. In the first few min
,s IF boiling it should be subjected TO tempera-
= ,;pher ina. pofiiI1g POINT. So that crust will
Torn, and keep in the juices. Then the temperature
ss7o,Ia be lowered. and the meat merely simmered
TIL done.
In roasting and broiling the same principle is fol-
lowed The meat is put directly into an extremely
,of oven or over flames, and allowed 10 become
Searcd over ne surface. after which the Jempera-
Iure is lowered. ,. -. -, -,
ar ,arer and gradually brought 10 the boiling point
ia order that the Juices may flow from IL adding
Iyben roasting beef some housewives. TO give it
aaver- rub the surface with an onicn or place an
certain housewife who prepares delicious roasts
s.1. that she never bastes her meat with water,
ms uses the drippings instead
Reef marrow Is often Used In buildings in place
-. ordinary suet II is simply scraped out Of the
norA and used raw II Is much more delicate and
delicious than sEet
With the help Of an asbestos nat and pan thar
wlu Ct over it. potatoes may b" oaHed Gu Inc TOP
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
NEEDS.

Sheets blankets and crochet quilts for single beds
and cots are needed at the Home for Consump-
tives All such gifts should be sent as
possible to the Sunshine Department, Tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11

When frying articles in deep fat the following
simple rule is good reminder AS soon as a thln
blue smoke arises from the middle of the fat kettle
drop a small bit of bread into it, If in about hye
minutes the bread begins 10 brown me fat IS READY
for croquettes, Dreaded chops ana fritters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-11
SEEN IN THE SHOPS.

Beautiful opera bags are made of embossed vel
set the designs fully life size One shows an
sroeriran Beauty rose with spray Of leaves, the
ccIore blending softly. another bunch OF ylo,
lets with a bowknot of ribbon some are nIsnta
with tiny pufings of chiffon and others with sIlt
clasp tops
A srnnIe but pretty and effective waist is made
OF coarse net with little vest and oeep
cuffs of a finer net Of the same tone. The vest
trOpe ribbon
7-ba cold tones which make chinchilla unbe-
,,i,, fur IN many women are relieved in charm
,nr half length loose of the fur by vest ana
cnrfs Of dee, rose cloth. embroidered delcately
Nth gold and silver thread. Only an edge OF the
cloth shows at the neck and below the sleeve but
enough TO produce the proper effect There is q
nni7! Nth long pink ostrich plume. tJrban or
chinchiila shows pale blue plume
A, the smart jewellers punches of grapes which
have heen used for some time as design for
brooches have developed from natural TO hot
80. eize The smaller ones had three
.,a leaves in green enamel. veined or set solldly
Nil, diamonds and the punches showed eight or
more pearls of different pink tints The newer
brooches which are corsaee oTlaHTtlosi az SIN
f,1IIv an inch in length and the punches OF grapes
more than two inches. and sometimes composed OF
two dozen eXquisitelT tinted pearls.
nretrv new thing for miladys work basket is
an emery with silver leaf top 1t is round ball
a. velvet and the leaves. rose leaf shaped, stand
as, IKE inv wings to form the handle. The diff
81, with silver topped emeries frequently is that
the TOD comes of. IN this newer style the slIVer IS
bes,.T and small silver rod IS carried from top to
bottom finishing with 4 s'INcI TINet SSndieT en-
cries fully pretty as those Just descTDea are IN
the form Of acorrs with tie tops or caps III heaVy
cslx