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New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
CITY CLUB ENTERTAINS.
Musical and Social EUening an In
noUation for Closer Harmony.

To bring the members into closer social rela-
tions a literary and musical entertainment was
given at the City Club, in West 44th street. last
night It was in the nature Of an innovation, as
some had thought that meetings Of purely social
character might Interfere with the more serious
purposes Of the club The large number who at
tended and enjoyed the excellent programme tnat
had been arranged by Arthur Stahlschnidt, one OF
the versatile members. voted the entertainment
success in every way. 1t was decided that tnere
should be more such evenings. and that it would
add a spirit of fellowship TO the good work oelns
done by the club in civic and political affairs.
E. r. Burnett chairman OF ths house committee.
in announcing the programme. said;
Some Of us believe that if tho City Club is TO
reach IT'S highest level OF service we must roster
the spirit Of fellowship by coming tosether more
more strongly in our political and civic works
Mr.. Burnet announced that the membership had
reached 1900 and that there was thought OF adding
two stories to the house.
The programme included solos by John A. Finne-
gan, the tenor of St Patrfck's Cathedral barytone
solos by Francis Rogers. of the Harvard Club. and
a violonceIIo solo by z. T. Rice. a member Of the
club. Bruno Hahn was the accompanist Mr..
StahlschInidt himself contributed the least in
terestins part of the entertainment with several
rectatiOns. Two were by Wallace the soldier
noet'' of The Poer War Clne entitled war was
pathetic relation of the death of a soldier the
operating table, and the other, The King OF Ogee
Magee' a humorous satire imperialism. The
work of each of the ntertainers was so much
appreciated that they were forced TO respond tc
Austen c. Fox at the conclusion Of the PRO
gramue, expressed the satisfaction of the members
gesuon {. H. strong offered a resolution, which
was passed. that there should be more in the
future. Refreshments were served, and the re-
mainder Of the evening was OF the character OF an
informal reception
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
KILLS SHERIFF; ESCAPES.
JGlbreaker, Hidden IN Bushes,
EIudes Posse 4fter Battle.

Woodburn, Ore. April 28-Frank Smith, the
alleged slayer of PatroInan Hanlon, OF Oregon
City. and an escaped prisoner from the city Jail
at Portland, shot and fatally wounded early to-
day Sheriff J. s. Shaver OF Cackarnas County
and seriously injured Captain o. D. Henderson
Of Company D. Oregon National Guard.
The posse which has been pursuing Smith
for three days surrounded him in the outskirts
of Woodburn in a clump of bushes about dusk
last night Shortly after o'clock Smith made
sudden dash from the bushes and gained the
railroad where he ran almost headlong into a
part of the posse consisting of Captain Hender-
son. Sheriff Shaver. Sheriff Culver OF Marion
and two or three others.
Henderson commanded Smith to throw up his
hands and Smith responded by opening fire with
a revolver at distance OF six feet Henderson
fell almost AT the first shot and Shaver a mo-
ment later. Before the others realized what had
happened Smith darted into nursery close TO
the track. The remainder of the posse hurried
~ surrounded this place. Search of the nursery
was made daylight. IL was discovered that
Smith had escaped. a posse Is now searching
the surrounding country for him.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
RULES FOR RIO CONGRESS-.
Short Speeches and Adherence to
PrOgramnle Prouided For.

Nashingto-. april G-The third Pan-Auerican
Congress which is 70 open at Rio Janeiro, July
p VIII close on September J. regardless of unhn-
Hneo business which may be hand al that time.
t5-'S la -.e taoS' important provision IN the rules
Q. I--e congress. which have Just been completed
cg secretary Root and representatives Of the South
EnQ central American countries which are 70 par
t' pate lu me congress
rVe-rliLLJe rule is slso n prevail IN The delib-
-lalloLs oL me congress. thus making il possible
70 prevent lnterminshle debate on the many cues
hiuons 10 lay before the congress Viii have thirty
minutes for an opening address but after subject
Ate lee- formally presented 70 the body BRIEF
IN important particulars the rules are different
TO- TO- tno.e Wtieh have been m force AZ previous
been TO avoid entanglerents which might res1Ilt
1TTm prolonged discussion
y Wa necessary 10 insure an ending Of the con
Efess September 4 that delegates NAV leave SoIfb
America IN time 20 reach The TFasup in "a q il
= decided o. hold The Peace Confidence tbere in
the carly fall ine Gate for The Hague meeting
haS ot petn decided upons but il is me desire or
ne sto congress 20 AVOID another conflict such as
lesuilec iI9m me sc .ecuon OF July as the month
Tor The Hague conference. and the subseglenI
Iostponenent ar tns request n The United St3ies
a tnlrG important provision q the rules is that
The deiheTations OF the congress shall be ron6ned
Seaoy agreed ON, unless by a. twO-fhir0s vote tha
ocrgress decides tp consider q matter submitted
by one deleS3lion and seconded by another. II IS
also lfoRloeo t3at The rules shall not be altered
amended OF repealed. except 10y tyv--thirds vote
Each nation represented 81 the congress IS TO
nave one vote feGlFa4ess % The number of dele
getes = may have and The rules provide that one
representative 'rom majority n the nations al
tending Is 70 be regarded a. quorum
ne sessions - The congress hed IN Mexico and
rules In NeHioo thirty days were wasted in IN
tt was decided bE tho governing board - he IN
Fernaf flonal Bureau q American Republics that
sha nc rules have been formally prepared and
agreed on m advance.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
BALLOON SAILS IS NILES.
Count de la VauLr and His T1CO
Companions Lard Safely.
rnx Telegraph 70 The Tribune. ]


Pittsheld Mass. April 2S.-Into Berkshres
blue skies this afternoon at 1856 the balloon
Centaur was sent up from the balloon park of
the Aero Club Of America. with Count Henry
de Ia Vaulx. of Paris, as pilot. With him in
the basket were Captain Homer W. Hedge.
president Of the Aero Club. and Charles Jerome
Edwards OF Brooklyn.
II the most perfect start in the history
of balloonng In Pittsfeld Throughout the day
there had been a cool, fresh breeze from the
Adirondacks sweeping over the Berkshire Hills.
and at one time it looked like postponement,
hut as the day waned the wind grew less gusty,
and when the balloon arose there only the
lghtest breath of a wind, which had swung
around to northwest. carrying the voyagers
almost the Identical course taken by the
Centaur on the former ascension this month.
Delay was experienced in imitation. BY an
error the express messenger OF the New York
Express dumped the balloon equipment off at
Danbury, Conn. last night and it was not until
noon that the valve and other fixtures of the air.
ship were received. Then by hurried work the
balloon was in position for imitation at o'clock
and at 8: 80 the gas shut off and the trick
OF balancing up the great yellow sphere for the
tender begun
Just before the start Count de Ia Vaulx an
nounced that he would sail for Harve on La
his American acquaintances had made his visit
to this country constant pleasure and that he
was eager to return next year and assist the club
further by giving IL the benefit Of his methods
and experiences in long distance ballooning.
The count said that within a few years, when
the club had reached a point to permit racing
international races would be held here and that
he would come then 10 compete against his
American friends. When that time arrives a
station for ballooning must be made in the West
in long distance flights thousand miles or
more Will be made.
great crowd cheered with enthusiasm when
the Centaur left the field and those in the car
responded by waving their hats. Immediately
the big balloon, now owned by the Aero Club
went soaring away until 1t had reached height
of 800 metres. Then came a drift to the south
For over an hour the balloon was in sight. and it
crossed the Hoosac Mountain range fifteen
miles south of this city. The balloon carried
over six hundred pounds of ballast and Count
de Ia VaulX looked for at least three hours flight
On the way UP 10 Pittsfield the Aero Club
bought two large balloons for use by its mem
bers.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
WIFE GREETS DOWIE.
Deposed Leader Back in Zion Citg
IN RainStorm.

Chicago, April 2s.-'T am glad 70 be home
again" With these words John Alexander
Dowie the deposed leader of the Christian
stepped within the portals Of Shiloh House, thus
completing his much heralded entry into Zion
City after an absence of several months during
which time he had been deserted by a large part
Of his followers and had been stripped Of all
ecclesiastical authority. Mrs. Dowie the wife OF
the First Apostle met him at the door of Shiloh
House and gave him a hearty welcome
Only handful of people were at the station
TO greet him. and the majority of these were
torium Annex, where he had been stopping since
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad depot where
a private car had been attached to the regular
o'clock train. He was accompanied by several
Of his personal attendants.
AS Dowie alighted from the train he was
greeted by shouts Of Peace 10 thee" He ra
sporded with the customary Peace 10 thee
multiplied" Rain which had been threatenirs
for some time, then began 10 fall, and the crowd
with one accord began 10 sing Showers of
blessing"
On reaching the door of the carriage he turned
and, facing the assembled people. made short
address. With all my heart I desire TO thank
you for your kind greeting" said he TT is not
fitting that should speak at length az this time
I have done nothing since ! saw your faces ~
which TO be ashamed Not one of the accusa-
tions made against me is true-not one cod
bless you. Now | bid You goodby. Peace 10
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
CAR WRECKS DRUG STORE.
Jumps Tracks and Dashes Into
Shop, Hurting Three.

Three men we're injured and the drug store Of
George Christ was wrecked yesterday afternoon.
in Brooklyn, by a runaway trolley car OF the Ocean
avenue line The jumped the tracks at the
switch It about 10 turn from Rogers avenue
into Bergen street. and running across Bergen
street and the further sidewalk. dashed through
the plate glass show window OF the building. Fly
ing glass and other missiles cut the heads, hands
and faces Of the motorman. Michael McLOone OF
No 54i Hicks street, ana Of Edward and Leslie
Richardson, two boys who had been making pur-
chases in the store. and who live at No 1879 Bed
ford The three went home after being
treated by ambulance surgeons. The store which
is on Grant Square about a block from the Union
about 81 000.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
CONEY GETS READY FOR SUMMER
B R. T. Runs on Hot Weather Schedule
Luna Park Partly Ready.

Preparations have been made 20 care for influx
OF summer visitors 70 Coney Island to-day A
detail of thirty patrolmen sent TO the island
last night and the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Com
pany Will their summer schedule for
the day both surface and elevated lines. a new
line will also he opened, running from Delaney
street. Manhattan, over the Williamsburg Bridge
and to the Culver terminal
Among the visitors 10 the island was Frederick
thompson. who came TO look over the final prepara
lions 10 open Luna Park to-day The park VIII be
kept open sundays only until the regular season
te6lhs, on MAY T. Many OF the attractions there
] are now ready, and the entire proceeds will be
given TO the San Francisco relief fund.
Some OF the Queens own Rifles wandered from,
the Madison Square Garden 10 the island last night
and were entertained by the 'Ballyhoo" men who
early
The Emergency Hospital will open on Tuesday
for the season. There have been many Complaints
that during the winter the hospital was six
miles away, and petition Is being circulated to
have the hospital kept open all winter and an ade-
quate ambulance service maintained.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
SIR HENRY At LUNCHEON.
Commander of Queens Oron Rifles
Guest of ". J. White.

Sir Henry NJ PelIett x c. lieutenant colonel.
commanding the Queens Own Rifles at Toronto.
Canada S91 members OF which regiment took part
on Friday and last night in the military tourna-
rlent in Madison Square Garden. was the guest
with twenty-eight of his officers at a luncheon
given yesterday by William ]. White at the Metro
poutan Club. Sir Henry in a brief address thanked
his host and all those who, he said. had extended
to him and his command every possible kindness
during their visit to the city. Mr. White said he
was glad TO be able to welcome the crack regi-
ment of Canada and It's officers. Commander Fry.
of the 1st Naval Battalion. extended welcome IN
behalf Of the naval contingent
Speaking Of the visit OF the regiment TO New
York Sir Henry when seen later at his quarters
in the 18th Regiment Armory. said that the visit
of his command TO this city could not have been
more satisfactory.
7 only hope" said he that our little drills have
been as satisfactory 20 those who came TO your
Madison Square Garden II was necessary In the
confined space there TO keep all of the men NOV
ing properly 10 on the drill think the drill
OF your deaf and dumb cadets was remarkable
exhibition. This visit may be looked as an
education for our men. 1t gives them chance to
see what others doing and it gives zip TO
their work The change tends to foster and en-
courage good feeling between the men Of both
sides"
Sir Henry said that the present condition OF the
Canadian militia most healthy The Canadian
Minister of Marine he declared. actively en-
eouraging cadet corps in every school The Upper
Canada College az Toronto. he said. had sixty lads
in uniform, and the St Andrews School had kltie
regiment. their uniforms being copies OF those Of
the 3sth Regiment
Referring a printed statement in which An
drew Carnegie Is quoted as saying that Lord Dun
donald had advocated the building Of all along
the three thousand miles Of Canadian frontier. he
said that if Mr.. Carnegie had made such state
ment he misinformed. Major =. I. Mason, sec
ond in command Of the Queens Own Rifles. Who
was present said ne himself had spoken TO Lord
Dundonald about the statement at the time IL np-
peared in some paper that antagonSttc
tain interests. and that Lord Dundonad denied alb
solutely that he ever made any s1Ch remark Lord
Dundonald renquished his command Cf the ana
dian militia in 1903 and returned to England
Sir Henry NJ. Pellett X. c. who knlghted
last year. the Kings birthday. has been thirty
years with the regiment having risen from pri-
be its commander He commanded the
Canadian coronation contingent that was sent TO
London.
Major Mason wished To thank Colonel Dyer and
the officers OF the 18th Regiment for their generous
treatment in rendering their armory for the quar-
tering of the regiment. The soldiers have been fed
in the basement ct the building and in the rife
ranges by caterer, four hundred sitting down 10
meal at once. The regiment starts to-day. $50
.. m. two special trains for Toronto.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
SUES CONGRESSMAN FOR $4,000.
Receiver for Ohio Firm Says W. A. Thomas
Did Not Pay Stock Subscriptions.

washington, April pa suit for 1890 alleged
70 be due on account Of unpaid subscriptions 20
capital stock was hled to-day in the District Su-
preme Court by James ". Mcqueen, trustee I'm
bankruptcy Of the Jenfer Furnace Company Of
Alabama against Representative W Aubrey
Thomas, Of Ohio
It IS represented in the petition that Representa-
tive Thomas subscribed for 10000 stock IN the
company and paid $4,000 cash. receiving a discount
Of % per cent on the par value Of the stock. The
contention Of the plaintiff is that the company
without suthority 10 allow the discount. and that
the defendant Is indebted the company for so 900
IL consequence thereof The allegation is also made
that Representative Thomas subscribed for 12s2
additional shares ~ the value or sI292oo for which
he sun Is i1debted 10 the company
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
INDIAN BILL PASSED.
Mr. Spooner Prerents Remo0aL of
Restrictions on Land Sales.

washington, April 2s-The Senate to-day passed
the Indian Appropriation bil. Several hours were
devoted 10 a spirited debate on the question Of re-
moving the restrictions from the allotted lands q
TIE ChOCtaWs. CheTOkces. CLicakSsaWs, Creeks and
SemrOles, except ful llCuds- After an amend
ment was offered and amended 10 suit those who
favored IT. I0'lr of order Was made against the
provision snd sustained boy the Nice-Fresident-
MI Sp0cael was the particular champion OF the
Indian in preventing the removal of the restric-
uons- Nessrs Teller, Ions and others who favored
the amendment charged that he was misguided in
ms zeal. and the Indians themselves wanted 10 he
permitted 10 seek market Tor their surplus lands.
Nj Bailey argued thar the removal Of the TeStrlc-
lions was an the interest OF The white settlers and
fne future Lt Oklahoma and Indian Territory de-
penued upon getting farmers these lands before
The price became 100 hgh for the settlers 10 buy
IAe appeal had no effect on Mr. SpoOner. who
ssl0 the entire argument appeared 10 be for the
~rlfe man, with nothing for the Indian
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
MRS. sTlLLMAN's coAcHMAN ARRESTED

While Mrs. James \. stillmar. daughter-in-lawr
Of James Stillman, president OF the National city
Bank OF New York. visiting friends at 45th
street and Fifth avenue yesterday afternoon her
coachman, Louis Hatzman. was arrested for vio-
latirg the traffic regulations. The policeman ac-
cused the coachman OF threatening him. When
Mrs Stillman came out of the house she became
hystercal Hailing a cab she went 10 the police
station, where she berated the police for putting
her carriage in a livery stable She bailed the
coachman, giving her home, a. No. l9 East I'D
street security
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
SECOND VERDICT FOR THE NATIONAL
CASH REGISTER CO
TeprciaI 10 me Tribune !

washington .. C, April 26.--In the case Of ,ha
National Cash Register Company versus Angus,
Kleeblatt which has been on trial before a Jury in
the Supreme Court the verdict was returned to-dav
for the company awarding il damages agairS,
Kleeblatt for the publication OF Iibeous letter
containing charges against the National conapanv
This is the second verdict which has grown our -,
this matter, as a few weeks since the National
Cash Register Company obtained an award OF daro
ages against the International Manufacturing Cow
pany, formerly making and selling tho Hall1,ooA
cash register, for its connection with the publica
lion OF The Kleehlatt letter.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
[Rv Telegram to The rribune. !

Winsted. Conn, April 28.-Count de la vaulx
landed safely in an open lot quarter of a mile
from the village Of Woodville. in the southern
part of Litchfeld County. at $50 this evening
The descent was rapid. but neither the count nor
his companion was hurt On reaching the
earth the men FASTENED to the nearest telephone
and sent messages 10 friends in New York and
Pittsfeld. The balloon is estimated by the
count to have travelled fifty-hve miles The
balloon could be seen from Monument Hill here
as II drifted from Norfolk over Winchester
New Haven.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
BLAZE AT HOTEL MANHATTAN.

4 fire the roof of the Hotel Manhattan caused
some excitement yesterday afternoon among the
guests. An alarm sent In. and the flremen
we're at the hotel before the manager knew
that there was fire. Scue person on the street
saw the flames, and policeman sent in an alarm.
A DYNAMO which operates a ventilating fan had
caught fire, There no damage.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
LEAVE GIVEN TO CARRY REvotvss

y viii grant sou a permit 10 carry a revolver
20 set your man. said Magistrate Pool IN the
jefferson Market Police Court. yesterday morning
Frank n Cronhcm. a Wyoming cattle puncher
who was done out of 500 In a poo!Toom on uppel
Broadway. Il want the police 20 get the man who
robbed this cattle puncheT. | VIII grant a permit
10 this man 30 carry a revolver. and / want some
work done by tie police, said Magistrate Pool.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
NEW LEGAL FIRM OF RUSH & HARE.

Thomas z Rush and Montgomery Hare have
formed a oo-partnership for the practice Of law at
No 30 Broad AIr. Hare has resigned as As
sistant Corporation Counsel. 20 which place he vas
appointed by George l. Rives and which he has
held for the last four years. The firm will Rush
& Hare. the partnership dating from May
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
WANT BRoMx MAN M TRANSIT BOARD.

olin J Stephens. president of the North Side
Board OF Trade, has out circulars urging
members 10 write the Mayor asking the appoint-
Inent II Rronx man 10 the vacancy in the Rapid
John Claiin
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
CONCERT BY ALL ANGELS CHOIR.

The choir az All Angels Episcopal Church the
Rev DR.. g De Lancey Townsend rector will give
a concert in the Astor Gallery az the Waldorf
Astoria tS-noTrow night The choir win be
sisted by Miss Edmee de DTeux r. NJ MateThouss
Magnus Schultz and Ward SteyenA
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29
PARISH, N. ", SWEPT sY FIRE

Parish. y. Y, April 2S.-The business section OF
this village almost entirely destroyed by fire
to-day. which caused loss estimated at 10000
In addition 70 the stores and business buildings
destroyed, the postotfiee ruined and several
homes burned 10 the ground.
New-York tribune., 1906-04-29

II IS nor the view OF important interests - -
the American security market IS dsiEoi 80
for good and all because OF the raids thSt - "a.
been made upon u this week their view 'S - -
such raids cannot be lastingly inhuenI"1 W W
out the warrant OF the facts back Of then
is realization ot the fooliShness and the
of statements that have had currency 'h's -,
There is realization OF the fact that R,'V
values IRE IN no sense nor 20 any extsn, Ssve
In the rushing market quotations Whloh -
been registered
My personal Judgment Is that stocks oousH'
der present conditons-StoclSs ot intrinsic -
will yield large returns soon. And N 'H'' -,
OF stocks of intrinsic value specify thoS' - -
the Junior vanderbilts. all OF themi p'''i'.L
Securities. Erie common, Steel eoraiho"' -
Hawley group; Coppers. Amalgama'sa' "a. "a.
leader. Rock Island. and San Francisco SeSO'.I
Atchison. Southern Pacific. Union Paeine' BIZ
lyn Rapid Transit. Brooklyn Convertible ts S3s,a
Colorado Fuel. Hooking Coal and cast iron ,,rs
and especially. II seems 10 me, Is thef1 - tha
profit in Reading-to which are eominlItS1N Ny
strongest trading interests upon the St00N
change a.
Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio are ,'sSV SS
barred merely by the fact that they issue ~
securities every "a hours. xv.v