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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
DISTURBANCES CONTINUE
 OVER COuEY ISLAND FARE
B. E. T. EJECTING ALI PASSEN- GERS WHO REFUSE TO
 PAY DOUBLE

company Completely Ignores the opin-
 ion of Justice Gaynor-Damaga s,.sts
 threatened by Scores of Agsrieved
 Persons--District Attorney Clark os
 Kings County Declares Prosecutions
 Will Follow Every Proved Case Of
 Maitreatment--Coler Advises Pay-
 ment Only of Single Fare.
 New York, Aug. 1S.-Au to-day dis turbances growing out of opposing or ders and opinions hy public and by cor porabion officials, and disorder, which at times threatened to become quite acute owing to the determination of the peo- pie, marked the situation in Brooklyn arising from the decision by Supreme Court Justice Gaynor, on Saturday. chat the Brooklyn Rapid Transit cornpanv has not right to charge a double fare or ten cents to Coney Island. Condi- tions are rlot much clearer tonight than they were yesterday, though far moro quiet because of the activity of the po- lice and less travel. This afternoon. however, there was danger for time that there would be repetition of yesterdays scenes, when thousands of persons were involved in angry oontro- Versies and struggles with the comma ny's employees at Neck road. on the way to Coney Island.
 Cars of the company were stalled sor blocks, and some of it's officials were arrested on charges of ohstructing traf- nc and disobeying the police. The dis tuTbanoes incident to the refusals of passengers to pay the extra fare de- manded, and the energetic, often for l clole, means taken by the company to Torce them either to do so or to leave the cars, lasted far into last night. In- deed, the early hours of the morning round dlsgusted pleasure seekers re- turning home by almost any means pos sible. Recalcitrant men, women and children had been elected from the cars by Inspectors and special policemen of the Rapid Transit corporation and obliged to walk part of the distance to or from Coney Island, riotous scenes had occurred at numerous points along l the companys lines, and the conpanv officials had detied Deputy Police Cotn- missioner OKeefe, of Brooklyn. Who put himself with police officers sp charge of the situation and ordered cars to proceed with their passengers. Damage suits by scores wee threaton ed by indignant individuals, who. rely- ing on Justice Gaynors opinion, felt themselves aggrieved by the actions of company representatives.
 That the officials of Kings county and the borough of Brooklyn were prepared to enforce Justice Gaynor's decision be- came apparent during the day. Dis- l trict Attorney Clarke, of Kings county, detailed one of his assistants to hear complaints of rough treatment by the company's employees because they had refused to pay an extra fare. MT. Clarke also announced that prosecu- tions would follow every proved case of maltreatment. Borough President Btrd s. Coler issued 9 public statement ad- yising persons to pay but a single Eare for ride from points in Brooklyn bor- ough to Coney Island, and the police in the affected districts were ordered to be ready to quell and fresh disturbances.
 (Continued lon second Page.)
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
NOTORIOUS DISS DEBAR
 OUT oF ENGLISH PRISON
ADVENTURES FINALLY LIBER- ATED UNDER 4 TICKET
 OF LEAVE.

Sentenced in 1901 to Seven Years Penal
 Servitude--Receives Maximum Re- duction in Sentence for Good Be- NhaviOr--Served Terms in Illinois and
 New YOrY-Accused in England of
 Prncticing an Immoral Cult Known
 as the o'FheocratiC Unity."
 London. Aug. 13.--Ann O'Delia Diss Debar, who, under the name of Laura Jackson, was sentenced December 20, 1901, to seven years penal seryitude for connection with an alleged immoral cult, known as the 'Theocrattc Unity, :" of which her reputed husband, The dore Jackson, was the head, has been liberated from Aylesbury prison under ticket of leave, having obtained the maximum reduction of sentence for good behavior.
 Mime. Diss Debar has been known under many names in the United States and Great Britain, but her greatest notoriety was achieved as the perpetrator of a so-called spiritualistic deception by which Luther +. Marsh, of New York, was in his old age strip ped of the fortune he had accumulated in the practice of the law. Though claiming to be the daughter of King Lous L, of Bavaria, and Lola Mon- | tez, she was in fact the daughter of Professor John c. F. Salonan, once of Washington and later of Kentucky. After varying fortunes and perseou- tons by persons who would have had | her confined in an asylum, she married Dr. Messant. That was in 1871. Lat CT she became the wife of General Jo- seph H. Diss Debar, and by him had two children. She travelled about the country representing herself as the per- sonifioation of occult powers. and the revealer of hidden truths, and in this way, while living II Washington square, New York, she met Luther R. Marsh, an aged lawyer, and by means of alleged spirit materialzations and spirit painted pictures, secured large sums of money from him, and he also deeded to her his home in Madison ave nue. About ths time General Diss De- bar left the adventures, who went to Hive at the Marsh home, and also hired apartments where she oficiated as a priestess of spiritualism, and won greater notoriety
 Suit was brought to prove her an i'm poster, and she was charged with con spiracy to defraud Marsh She was ar rested and sent to jail, and Indicted by the grand jury The Gerry society took her children. Her trial resulted in her conviction, and she was sentenced to a term of mprisonment On her release from prison she went to Europe, then returned to this country, and going to the west got into more difficulties through bogus spiritualism, Under the name of Vera P. Ava she fell into the hands of the Chicago police, who sent her to the Joliet pententiary for two
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
2:oT Trot-Purse S1,2O0-Two in Three Ancrinla h m hN GregOrY the
KILLID "BLAcK HAND" MAN
Rochester saloonkeeper Delivers Cold
 Lead Instead of Cash.

Rochester, N, Y, Aug. 13.-A sensa- tional shooting affair took place to- day at the saloo nof Frank Randazzo in this city. According to the state ment made to the police by Randazzo three men entered che saloon while he was alone. One of them stepped up to the bar and demanded $25O in cash at once, under penalty of death by the 'eBlack Hand" Randazzo said he open ed the money drawer, but instead of taking any money he secured his re- volver and fired straight at the man who had made the demand. The man was killed instantly, the bullet taking effect in the heart The other two men ran out of the place and escaped. It was found that the man killed was Lelajoyine d'Come of this city. Ran dazzo was arrested,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
JAMAS D. s4FFoRD DEAD
Prominent in Springfield Banking and
 Financial Circles.

Springfield, Mass, Aug. 13.-James D. Stafford, prominent banking and financial circles in this city, died early this morning at his home, 238 Maple street, aged sixty-four years, after a long illness. The cause aof death was paralysis, with which MT Stafford had been suffering for two years past. The disease did not take on malignant form until late in 1905. Mir Safford's s health then declining rapidly until he was forced to retire. from active busi- ness life the first of this year
 Mir Stafford organized the Chapln Banking & Trust Go. of this city, and later organized the City National bank being it's first and only president before it was absorbed by the Union Trust company. He was interested In many other business ventures and was di- rector in the following companies: The Union Trust Co.,, the Chapman Valve Co.,, and the Springfield Institu- ton for Savings of this city; the Amer lean Speaking Telephone company of New York, the Greenfield Gas Go. of Greenfield, Mass, the c. B. Barker Go, of New York, the Torrington Needle Co of Torrington, Conn.,, and the Hampden Watch Co. of Canton, Ohio.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
MISS ESAC UNBALANCED
win be Committed to Retreat if She
 Remains at Oyster Bay.

Remains at Oyster Bay.
 Oyster Bay, N. r., Aug. 13.-Lunacy proceedings were instituted to-day against Miss Asi L. Esac, or Elizabeth Case, who created a disturbance dur ing the church service attended by President Roosevelt yesterday. Should Miss Case remain within the jurisdic- tfon of Nassau county officers until "Wednesday, she will be taken before Judge Jackson at Minneola for com mftnent as an insane person.
 Miss Case, was examined by Dr. Fowler of Oyster Bay and Dr. Seaman of Glen Cove, who were formally con- stituted examiners in lunacy by George Hoffman, county overseer of the poor. The result of the examination was the drafting of a report that the woman is mentally incompetent. The report will be presented to Judge Jackson at Min neola tomorrow, when an order will be issued requiring the presence of Miss Case
 This order cannot be served until Wednesday, and as there are no charges against Miss Case, there is nothing to prevent her taking leave of Oyster Bay before she is served with the lunacy papers.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
HELD UP AT TIN BRIDGE.
Two Men Relieved of Money by Pre-
 tended Detectives.

A daring case of hold up occurred near the tin bridge late last night and Alex Nelson, who was accompanied by Andrew c. Anderson, alleges that he was relieved of $14. Nelson and An derson attempted to cross the railroad tracks near this point when they were stopped by two men claiming to be railroad detectives, and at the point of a revolver told that they were tres passing and must leave the premises. The detectives also searched their vlc- tims according to the story.
 The men reported the case at the Grand avenue station, and later two men were arrested and Identified as the assailants. They gave as their names James Fahey of Scranton, Penn, and Patrick Sullivan of Minor street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
Shipping News.

New York, Aug. 1s.-Arrived: Steam CTS Gern1ania, Marseil1es and Naples; Furnessia, Glasgow.
 Rotterdam, Aug. 10.--Arrived: Steam CT Smolensk. New York for Libau.
 Naples, Aug. 11.-Arrived: Steamer Perugia, New York for MarseiIles and LeghOrn.
 Bremen, Aug. 11-Arrived: Steamer Princess Alice, New York via Plymouth and Cherbourg.
 London Aug. 13.-ArriveG: Steamer Minnetonka, New York.
 Cherbourg, Aug. 13.--Arrived: Steam CT Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, New York via Plymouth for Bremen (and prooeeded).
 Bremen, Aug. 11,-sailed: Steamer Bremen, New York via Cherbourg (and sailed from the latter port at 10 D. m on the 12th).
 Hamburg, Aug 1l.-Arriyed; Steamer Amerika, New York via Plymouth and Cherbourg.
 Boulogne, Aug. 11,-Satled; SteamN Ryndam tfrom Rotterdanl, New YoiF
 Naples, Aug. s.-Arrivedi Steam lf Georgia, New York for CatanSa and Trieste.
 Christiansand. Aug. 12.-AErived: Steamer Oscar IT.. New York for eopeu- hagen (aad proceeded).
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
STRUCK ON NHEADWl7H MM}R
Owner of State Street Restaurant Has
 Trouble With Customer.

Because he would not leave his res- taurant when ordered to do so last night, William E. Gamble, owner of the Gamble restaurant at 523 State street, struck John Jesscott on the head with a hammer. Jesscott bled profusely. He was removed to Grace hospital, where it was found that the wounds were su- perficial.
 Gamble was arrested by Policemen O'Brien and Lautenbach and was lock ed up on a charge of breach of the peace. until it was found that Jescott was not seriously injured. Bonds of $75 for him were furnished by Edward Ahearn. s.s
 A neighbor of Gamble's, who accom- panied him to the police station, said that Jesscott was intoxicated when he entered the restaurant about 9:SO D. m. He offered some trouble and Gamble ordered him out. Jesscott struck him, and then Gamble, in self-defense, used a hammer,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
Those Against Boston Men Are Made
 Public.

Boston, Aug. 13,-Thirty secret indict- ments, including those against seven teen dealers and six ice companies which are returned by the Suffolk coun- ty grand jury on Saturday last, were made public in the superior court to- day, In addition to the ice indictments four indictments were returned in con- ncction With the alleged violation of the building laws in the construction of the new normal school building in the Fenway, and three indictments were found in the Chelsea aldermanic graft" cases.
 The ice dealers are charged with hav- ing unlawfully conspired ito regulate, advance and fix the price of ice for public sale, land the ice companies are charged as corporations with conspir- acy. The dealers indicted and Presi- dent Lewis G. White of the Massachu- setts Ice Dealers association; Secretary Charles w. Hallstram of the assoeia- tion, and the following members of the organization: Louis A. Holt. Marcus Estabrook, James M. Gill, William H. Barney, J. Edward Kimball, Marshall s. Coolidge Edward A. Davenport, Charles A, Davis, Reuben W. Hopkins, Frank W. Homans, John Q. Bennett, Frank H. Atwood, Jarvis W, Ferris, John o. Por- ter and Silas Boyce
 The companies indicted are the Bos- ton, Indianapolis, Union, Fresh Pond Cambridge and Highland Cooperative companies.
 The dealers when arraigned pleaded not guilty and were held in bonds of S1000 each.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
EMBEZzLES S97 900
 OF HIS BANKS FUNDS
PAYING TELLER OF THE FIRST NATIONAL OF BIRMING-
 HAM, ALA.

Alexander R. ChiSoIm Arrested on Re-
 turn from His Vacati0n--Three
 Thousand Taken from His Suit Case
 -Used Money in Speculation in Cot
 ton Futures-Stock Brokers Arrested
 Charged With Aiding and Abetting
 Embezzlement of National Bank
 Funds.
 Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 18.-Alexan- der R. Chisoln, paying teller of the First National bank, was arrested to- day.. charged with the embezzlement of S97,000 of the banks funds, He was held by United States Commissioner R, B, Watson, and tonight 8 in the cus- tody of United States officers at the hotel. During the afternoon W, L.. Sims and c. M. Hays, manager and assistant manager of one of the leading stock and cotton brokerage houses in Blrmingham were arrested, charged with aiding and abettlng the embezzle- ment of national bank funds. They were released this evening on bonds.
 The shortage at the First National bank was discovered while Chisoln was on a vacation. The bank has a large reserve fund on hand, and it was from this that the amount was taken There was no regular time for counting the cash in the reserve funds, which accounts for the fact that the shortage was not discovered sooner.
 Officers decided to wait until Chisolm returned. When he stepped from a train this morning he was confronted by the federal officers and several de- tectives for the bank. He later made full confession. W. P. Hardng, pres ident of the bark, said the loss would mot affect the institution. The bank has capital of $1,000,o00 and surplus of $400,000. When Chisolm was arrest ed $3, 900 was taken from his suit case. He was bonded for $30,000 The differ, $64,000, between these amounts and the shortage, has already been taken from the undivided profits accbunt of the bank, and charged to profit and loss.
 Young Chisoln was one of the most popular young men socially and per- sonally In Birmingham. It is said that the money enbezzled by Chisohn was used in speculation in cotton futures, and that his losses have extended over period of several months. It is said he traded under an assumed name, and made all his payments for margins in cash.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
HEAL1H OF THE POPE
Denial That He is Suffering Dangerous
 Form of GOut.

Rome, Aug. 13,-The report published in London to-day that Pope Plus x. is suffering from a dangerous form of gout, threatening paralysis of the heart, is without foundation. That the health of the pope is satisfactory is shown by the fact that to-day he received Mgr. Dennis O'Connell, rector of the Catholic university at Washington, and that his medical attendant, Dr. Lapponi, is ab- sent from Rome.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
sriIl Operatives Return ts work.

Adams, Mass, Aug. 1S.-Tae strike in the f5ur mills of the Berkshire Cotton Manufacturing company, was ended to- day and 5000 employees will return to work Thursday morning. Treasurer W B. Plunkett of the company granted the strikers several concessions, but re- mained firm in his decision to refuse to re-empIoy Samuel Whittam, president of the Weavers' union. and whose dis charge precipitated the strike three Yeeks ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
Eagles FIocking to Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Aug, 1S.-Upwards of 1O,- 900 members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles arrived to-day to attend the na- tional convention of the order, which opens tomorrow. Festivities will con- tinue throughout the week. Grand Worthy President Henry D. Davis in his annual report shows total mem bership of 25O,OOO at the end of the eighth year.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
CUTTING RECORD IN TWO.
Progress of Transcontinental Trip of
 Whitman snd Carris.

Chicago, Aug. 18.-Having already re- duced the transcontinental automobile record by fourteen days, and with the prospect of cutting the San Francisco and New York mark from thirty-three days to fourteen days, L. L. Whitman and c. s. Carris, in thirty-six-horse- power automobile, passed Chicago for New York tonight. The start from San Francisco was made August ? and the run to Chicago by way of the Union Pacific route through Wyoming was made In eleven days.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
HARVARD MEN DELIGHTED.
Appreciation of Cordial Treatment
 From English People.

Bourne End, Eng, Aug. 13.--The Har- ward oarsmen again performed light work this morning and this evening Faulkner replacing Richardson. They will go to Putney August g. The Amer leans were delighted with their Sunday trip and with the hospitality every where displayed by riverside residents.
 eve have nothing like the Thames in bur country" said a member of the crew. Nothing could be more perfect than these mansions on the river or the politeness of the boating crowd"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
TRIBUTE TO JOHN HoBBES
London Tribune Says She Gave Two
 Great Books to Literature.

London, Aug. 14.-The news of the death of Mrs CTaigie reached only two or three London morning newspapers. These journals express deep regret at the untimely loss of a popular writer and charming personality The Tri- bune edtorially says:
 There are greater names among fic- tion writers, yet few whose death would strike us as q loss so painful and lrreparable. She had at least giv- en two great books to English ltera- ture, but her style and outlook on life were still unfxed, and the development of her genius seemed to show much greater possibilities.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
,yyepio Defeats Point Judith.

Narragansett Pier, R, L, Aug. 1S.- Myopia 2d won from Point Judith to- day in the polo tournament for the Point Judith cup by a score of 3 8-4 to 2. The play in this event is without handicap, and the game was one-sided and uninteresting. IA safety by Myopia in the second period and fouls by Point Judith in the third and fourth periods reduced the score,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
ANNUALG. AR. ENCAMPMRNT
HUNDRED THOUSAND VETER- ANS AND FRIENDS EXPECTED,

Minneapolis Lavlslily Decorated for
 Aged Heroes-Contest for Command
 er-in-ChIef Growing Warna--F Friends
 of r. H. Coney, of Kansas, Are
 Making Aggressive Campaign--Law
 Driving Canteen Out of Soldiers
 Homes Deprecated.
 Minneapolis, Minn,, Aug. 15.-The in rush of visitors for the annual encamp- ment of the Grand Army of the Repub- lie continued Enabated all day and to- night the prospects are that the meet ing will be attended by more than 100000 veterans and their friends Many trains running in two and three sections are still on the way
 Minneapolis has risen to the occasion. At nearly every corner in the business business quarter there is an ''informa- tion booth" and committees greet the veterans at the railroad sattions. Num- erous benches are stretched along b1th sides of all the downtown streets, af- fording q resting place for thousands of weary pedestrians,
 The city is decorated lavishly Flags and bunting are strung everywhere from roofs to sidewalks and banners are swung in endless profusion across the street. Wednesday morning all bus mess houses will close in honor of the great parade.
 The contest for national commander in-chief is growing warm, although no great amount of electioneering has so far been done The friends of Colonel P. H. Coney of Kansas are making what Is outwardly the most aggressive campaign. Other candidates whose names are urged are R. 5. Brown ot Zanesyille, O., and Charles c, Burton of Missouri. There are few contests for minor offices.
 It is expected that considerable de- bate will result over the recent law passed by congress driving the canteen out of the soldiers homes, Commander in-Chief Tanner is in favor of the pass age of a resolution deprecating this law but a strong element in the organiza- tion Is against such action
 Another feature that may crop up is the old fight over the proposed erection hy the women of the south of a statue of Henry Wirz, notorious for his com- mand at Andersonville prison.
 This question came up in 1901 and has been more or less alive ever since, All members of the Grand Army are vehe- mently opposed to the erection of a statue of Wirz, who was hanged for his crime, but many of them declare that in their opinion the intention to erect the statue is not serious. Social features of the encampment which are numbered by the hundred began to-day with regimental reunions and a reception was given by Governor Johnson at the new capitol in St. Paul to the visiting veterans. In the reeeiv- ing line by the side of the governor stood Commander<1n-Chef Tanner and other notables A grand patriotic con cert was the evening feature in Minne- apolis.
 E. V. Tilden of Antelope county, Ne braska, an old soldier died to-day of fatigue induced by the journey from his home.
 The programme for tomorrow con- sists largely of reception and business meetings by numerous affiliated socie- ties and reunions of various regiments.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
BAD CANNED MEAT CASE.
English Retailer Denies Responsibility No Means of Knowing 1t Was Bad.

Brighton, Eng, Aug. 1S.-A case in volving the responsibility of retailers of canned foods was heard here to-day in which merchant was charged with exposing for same thirty-eight cans of chicken unfit for human consumption. In defense 1t was conten6ed that it was absolutely impossible for the leader to know the condition of the food when there was nothing external to indicate the contents of the cans were unsound. Nevertheless the merchant was fined, the magistrates holding him amenable to the law as he was in possession of the goods. The cause, which has been appealed, is considered to be very im- portant, as if the judgment of the local magistrates is upheld trade will be seri- oCsly affected.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
County Trensurer Suicides.

Goshen, Ind, Aug. RE. E. Drake, treasurer of Elkhart county, commit ted suicide to-day following the loss of $5,OOO of county funds in the failure of the Indiana National bank, which funds he had to replace, MT. Drake's health had steadily declined since the failure.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-08-14
wi1 vislt Frnncis Jo.eph Also.

Vienna, Aug. 1S.-It Is semi-officially stated that King Edward, when he leaves Marienbad, will be the guest of Emperor Francis Joseph at the Schoen- brunn palace September g, and that he will start on his journey for England the following day.