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New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
RAMSEY TO BUILD N. Y, P. G. S. w.
Ex-President Of the Wabash Will Construct
Line Across Central Pennsylvania.

Joseph Ramsey. jr-, formerly president OF the
Wabash Railroad Company. who has recently been
occupied in building line of railway in Ohio
is TO take charge Of the construction of the pro-
iected New York, Pennsylvania e. Southwestern
Railroad according 10 special dispatch yesterday
from Pittsburg Mr. Ramsey is out OF town at
present.
The New York, Pennsylvania southwestern
as was said in The Tribune about two weeks ago.
is the successor company TO the Binghamton &
Southern Railway Company. which was organized
about three years ago TO construct line between
EsinRhanton and Williamsport, Penn a distance OF
1le miles II was al first reported that the road
1zOuld connect at WilliamspoTt with the Penn-
syIVania Railroad system. forming a INK IN a
fRroIgh route between Pittsburg and Boston, which
would be 1870 miles shorter than any route now IN
orerafiOn II is now said that the Ne" york.
Pennevivania & Southves is itself 10 be eX-
fenied across Central i'cnasylvania to PlttsouIg
ana thar its promoters have opened negotiations
with the Pittsburg 4 Northeastern Railroad Com
pany with the object of using the tracks OF the
latter when built for obtaining eAiaHS0 a1Aso |1'
city OF P.ttsDAIA.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
PRISONER ESCAPES FROM COURT.
Truck Driver Believed to Have Walked
Coolly Past West Side Doorkeeper.

William c. Eustice. a truck driver. living in
North Bergen N. J.. escaped from the West Side
court room yesterday morning while the COM
plant against him being drawn up.
Eustice was arrested the charge of having,
stolen $3.50 worth of goods from Wesley A. Nc
Clurg, a boss truckman. OF No. 1O2 West 1SSth
street, while employed by the latter as driver
Yesterday morning he was brought into the court
gree taken; While the complaint being drawn
up he led to the corridor where he was told 10
sit on bench until his name called.
When the complaint finished, Detectives
Ceilings and Lawson went TO the corridor Flls-
tice was gone The only way he could have escaped
was through the courtroom and by the policeman
at the gate.
It is believed by the court officers that Eustce
made his escape by very clever dodge. Twelve
teamsters were arraigned in the court charged
with minor traffic violations. These men were All
discharged in body, after receiving a lecture
and IT is believed that Eustice mingled with these
men and being dressed the same, in overalls and
jumper, readily passed the gateman.
Notice OF his escape has been telephOned 70 eyerv
precinct in the city and detectives have baen sert
20 watch the ferries.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
MCGOWAN TO FILL PLACE
Mast Appoiat a Magistrate Before
AUGUST Is, He Finds.

There is trouble In store for Acting Mayor
MCGOWAN He does not know it yet but he
will as soon as the politicians learn this. He
has an appointment TO make and a good one
1t is city magistracy, which pays $1,000
year, and the scramble that will be made for
1T will cause many sleepless nights for the Act
ing Mayor in the next two weeks.
Bearing in mind Acting Mayor McGowan's
statement that he did not intend TO make any
appointments in the absence of Mayor McCIel-
Ian. the politicians did not think OF starting In
TO hunt for the place left vacant by the death
OF Magistrate Clarence w. Meade which oc-
CURED on July 16 But some wise legal light
called the attention OF Acting Mayor MCGOWAN
10 the law, which says that in case a vacancy
occurs in the Board of City Magistrates it must
be hlled by the Mayor within thirty days, and
tnat II he fails to make the appointment within
the ume limit the Governor shall have the
power TO fill the vacancy
of course there is no intention Of giving Cow
ernor Higgins q chance to make ssch an ap-
pointment, so the Acting Mayor put ON his
thinking cap. First of all, he imposed secrecy
on an Wnom he knew were aware that he must
make an appointment hoping therbpy to es-
cape the usual horde OF Office seekers and their
Irlends But the secret is out and the Acting
mayor may as well prepare TO repulse invaders.
II rs sald that when Magistrate Pool resigned
Mayor Mcclellan had lines Of applicants reach
ing way out into the corridor and letters by the
DuShel basket. It will be remembered that in
this case Mayor Mcclellan finally appointed MIR
F1nelte, friend OF Borough President Ahearn
WIN WIN the nope that it would ally the Borough
President TO his cause So far however mis-
piece OF diplomacy seems to have been a failure
IL seems safe to say that the present vacancy
VIII be filled by some one who will help Mayor
Mcclellan in his fight against Murphy
IL is understood that several cable messages
nave been exchanged between the Acting Mayor
and Mayor Mcclellan, and whoever receives The
appointment viii get 1t with the sanction of
mayor may Mcclellan 1t was suggested yesterday
18th Assembly District. where James 2. RYAN
mas been put up to beat Alderman Hahn. who
Murphv ~ O"AASo -
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
JUDGE FOOTP1D TICTIH.
Attack on Pittsburg Jurist Nay Be
Fatal Because of Age.

Pittsburg. Aug &-It was not learned until
to-day that Judge William G. Hawkins. jr. OF
the Orphans Court. well known jurist OF Al
lesheny County. was the victim os a murderous
assault by fOOtDads. near his home. in The fash
iOnable East End on Wednesday night Judge
Hawkins. Il appears. was taking a CUSTOMARY
walk near his home. previous 70 retiring. when
ne was attacked and beaten. His nose was
broken. his face badly cut and bruises were sus-
tanned on. his body. He was left unconscious on
the street, but later regained consciousness and
managed to make his way to his home. RE mas
an indistinct recollection OF three men attacking
MIN. but no clew TO the identity OF the assaia.ts
can be obtained Robbery was undoubtedly tne
motive. as Judge Hawkins was relieved or
gold watch OF much value and sum OF money.
He IS in a critical condition. which causes
anxiety to his family because OF his age. which
Is seventy years The assault was not eeuerally
Known until to-day, when Judge Hawkins vas
removed to his summer home in F,heus5urs
The police have the case in hand.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
PLAN FOR LONG FIGHT.
Ldthographers Sag Employers Can-
not RHR OpeR Shop.

Both sides in the strike OF the LAthosraphers' In
ternatiOnal Protective and BeEe1ciaI Associa rtor
for the eight-hour wOrkday and against the open
shop said yesterday that they expected tho nghs
be long one. The declaration Of the open shop
by the National Association Os Employing L1thos-
raphsTs was resented by the strikers On their DO
half u was said that they would never go 70 work
while the open shop notice was displayed IT be-
came known that both sides also agreed thar thsrs
Is a scarcity Of Journey and that the rest1to-
ttons placed on the apprenticeship system
sponsible for this In q large measure.
j. w. Hamilton. president OF the Lfthographarv
International Protective and Beneficial Assoc.A-
ton. said that the demand would DO fought to
finish and that the employers would never win on
the open shop fight Regarding ths sournsyznan
apprenticeship question he saldi
The employers are as much % blame as any one
for the restrictions OF the ogD-eltveship system.
existence and which they greatly favored provided
that any one who wanted % Do an aoprenttce
probationary term before he could b accepted. to
see OK Ms tastes and 9nl.tsss nstsd hin tor ,as
and ff the examination not satisfactory ha
was rejected This had an eject g restricting tbs
OF an equal number OF employers and employees, ou:
ship system 10 would have been better.
1t was reported at the headquarters ot ths stgtk-
that fOrtyseven employers IN this city taclud-
ing five members Of the association, had granted
the demand It also said thar word had come
from Philadelphia that tho Employers tharo bad
granted the eisht-hOur demand.
The employers said that none e tho othr
branches OF the trade had made any hostile move
None OF them were working under any agreement
as the agreement which ended last April was not
renewed President Stecher Of the National As
sOciattOn OF Employing LlthOgraphers asked
whether it would be practicable Tor one branch to
be working on the ODen shOp basis phls rns
unions OF the others were recognized He replied
that the fact that one branch was on the open
shop basis would not necessarily affect tEs rSls-
tiOns Of the employers 20 the other branches. Tho
association was not so much against the eight
hour day, however, as agatnS. the refusal q the
20 arbitrate their demand.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
PETITIONS on BANKRUPTCY


The following petitions In bankruptcy were fled
yesterday with the clerk OF the United s,fats ~
trict Court: -
voluntary petition was filed BY Nathan rr,sr.
OK & 10 SzsS broadway, showing debts of SCI {S szi
Giis & Brother. 10. 2os p STselSSr is Esas
1ne assets consist OF accounts Cs SO sT,l SNe-
nes OK UncOmpleted cOntTaCts A
AN involuntary petition was fled AGAINST rE,ra-,
schm21Fer. Benjamin Adams ana ETar<v - s-a Ss.a-A
trading under the firm name OF schmsirerrS A, >Sl,
SSetIs no IA Greene street, BY thres cradifOrs
Win claims as follows: A. G. HYDE & S0nS Ss4s
u fb - fSatnews NI2 and the Star silk Mills Ssi
SSOu1 =: coleman was appointed receiver vVffF =.
pond or s.seo The assets are estimated AZ & SO
1nnanS1eF OF assets and preferential payments are
Schedules in bankruptcy OF Lillian n. TIegs
5SeHGIseA, Oee4eE N WOmens underwear, No. = West
Ane principal creditors ID. d. BrinckenhOfT 10.
~ west 10th street. $S5eO and Z A Hathaway.
stock In trade, $50; furniture. $50: accounts Ss.
and deposited in bank. Slo0.
Schedules OF Leopold Bernstein show debts OF
claims for small amounts the iaFest beIsS 1osesa
ceiver has in his possession $o. repEesnglls tls
assets except $50 OG personal property which Is eN
Schedules OF the Varick Construction Company
s1EW saCSI1 n1ossleS crSSo5 q ~ 81 IiS5bis 3 CO. No n
East 43d street. S1Sl3. secured py assigned ne
chanic's Hen: estate Of John z, Martin. No. So
sl427O, and the Dunbar Box and Lumber Company.
~. - - GzSTres So T5schinery S ,I7corSr -,
eontTacts. $50. and deposited IN bank Slo8
Y sprltt 1lFGssist5 Of POushkeepsis by IhSosTs
Alerrill's sons. SIS: John SWaTtz's Sons So ar,f
iesed SankrSlpt sold his business On juns i5 a'Sl
made preferential payments with the proceeds.
Road. The Bronx, theatrical InanageF flei N
voluntary petition showing liabilities Of Sl6o ard
Cahills. LarchmOnt. $500 j. X. Erlraer actor
-; Max tlshSer actor! s-sas Tony FaErell. actor.
NuA 1aOt- &6A
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
LUNA PARKS HARVEST WEEK PLANS.
Grounds Will Have Rural Decorations and
Country Contests Win Rule.

Luna Park Will be converted into a county fair
during the entire week beginning September 8.
harvest week. Frederic Thompson has desIs-
mated lt-
Thompson & Dundy's plans for the fan festival
have been maturing for two months An army OF
workmen viii take possession On the night OF Sep
te1nbeF s. and morning VIII show sheaves oe wheat
and straw hiding gayly painted pillars A meadow
Will stretch away in the rear; tgpicG1ly rural high
ways Will wind through the premises and fences
and stone walls win be the barriers
In the contests and exhibitions popular feature
OF the OldfashtOned county fair has been, neglected
There will be the huskins bees and milking bees.
characteristic vaudeville show and circus tents OF
1allirs outdoor restaurant where the PRINCIPAL
dishes will be oyster stew and lenOnade. daily bar
becuesr aTG a rough dancehau where QuadEilleS and
Virginia reels viii be executed
Hop vines viii bo shipped from SchOharie County,
and Of the novelties viii DO G hop picking con-
test. The milking bees viii be among farmers
wives and daughters, and Mr.. Thompson has q
surprise for the nusEing bees.
The employees Of the park viii Be shoru Ot their
present uniforms for the occasion Boots and
overalls will be the masculine form Oe attire, and
the women VIII wear ginshan dresses and aprons
a. SlIubOunerS.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
MAMMOTH FLOUR HOUSE BURNED.
Loss to Central Railroad and Henry Russell,
Of Albany, About 100000.

Albany. aug. Fire which was discovered at an
eriy hour this morning practically destroyed the
mammoth -four house owned by the New York
Central Railroad Company and Henry Russell, OF
Gls city, tie Eastern distributing agent Tor one
q The largest -four mills ia the United States The
D2ildng, OF the largest stOFehouses in the
country. 1900 feet long ard 81 feet wide, with
capacity u $1,000 barrels. and was situated about
iSer miles west Of this city, its isolation from fire
plcSeetI9n greatly facilitating its destruction.
-he ire at time threatened the icehOuses OF
armour a Co. and the Merchants Dispatch Trans
p9ftauon Company. near by. A wire sign. running
eite entire length Of tho building which was erected
- ra q cost Of 5000. was also destroyed.
Ihe less III approximate $4,000 including 5000
sSatFeis - -four. OF this loss. II is said $4,000
as ga ir Russell The New York Central loses
: number q cars. The wire sign alone is said to
AaFe been insured for 5000.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
OBJECTS TO REMOVAL OF PATRoLMEN.
Magistrate Breen Thinks Policemen j,
Courts Lessen Danger of Outbreak.

AS a result Of the transfer Of four patrolmen
froniifthe Tombs court squad certain police mag
istrates fear bad results. Magistrate Breen said
yesterday afternoon:
II looks TO me as IL the Police Commissioner In
tended TO take all of the policemen out OF the
courts and compel the substitution OF court at
PENDANTS from the Civil Service list as Is done with
the Court OF Special Sessions.
think this is a grave error. The presence OF
police in court IS essential. Prisoners are more
liable TO behave themselves when they know that
there are present body OF experienced and able
policemen. Desperate characters might be induced
TO take advantage OF the lack of police and at
tempt to rescue prisoners. I have seen fights oc-
cur right before the court. but they were quickly
suppressed by the police.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
BALLOON FLIGHT BY MOONLIGHT.
DR.. Thomas to Ascend Tonight if Weather
Permits-Flying Machine Test.

II the rain stops before dark to-day Dr. Julian
p Thomas will attempt a moonlight balloon
flight II the weather does not permit tonight
he will make an attempt tomorrow night, and
IL the weather remains unfavorabls. he will post
pone the trip until the moon is full again. Dr.
Thomas viii attempt the longest balloon trip he
has yet made He has invented a device 70 lift
the drag rope OF his balloon when near the earth.
consisting of another rope and drum similar
20 fishing reel.
Major Charles J. s. Miller Will test his new
flying. machine at his home in Allentown, PENN
next Wednesday. Delegates will go from New
York and also from the Aero Club OF Phiadel-
phia- Major Miller's airship was designed and
built by Leo Stevens TO enable the major 70 win
a wager that he could fly from Allentown 20 this
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
Eastern Branch of the Potomac Overfows
at Bladensburg, Md.

Washington, Aug 3.-Heavy rains yesterday
caused food conditions in the vicinity OF Bladens-
burg Hyattsville Md. about five miles northeast
OF this city. and caused some excitement among
the inhabitants. especially at Bladensburg. where
the water attained depth of two. TO four feet,
flooding the lower floors Of some Of the houses. The
eastern branch Of the Potomac overfowed its banks
for a considerable distance in that neighborhood,
and some apprehension was felt for the safety Of
the railroad trestle Bladensburg on a spur
OF the Baltimore & Ohio which connects with the
main line at Hyattsve. The food in that locality
IS said to be the worst in years
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
LAWYER GETS CERTIFICATE OF DOUBT.
Convicted Forger May Now Get Bail Pend
ing Decision on Appeal.

Henry Huffman-Browne. a lawyer who was
convicted before Judge Foster and a jury In the
Court of General Sessions Of having forged a
deed. and sentenced to twenty years in states
prison, yesterday obtained from Justice Giege-
rich, IN the Supreme Court certificate or
reasonable doubt which Will enable him TO give
bail until his appeal to the Appellate Division
from the conviction can be determined, instead
OF remaining In JAIL
Browne contended that Judge Foster had erred
I'm admitting certain evidence. and that he was
also in error in refusing TO charge the jury as
requested on certain points.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
NO RESTRICTIONS ON EXCHANGE SITE.
President Budd Denies Report About New
Buildings Height.

Ogden D. Budd. president OF the Consolidated
Stock and Petroleum Exchange, yesterday denied
a report that in purchasing It's building site
at Broad and Beaver streets the Exchange had
been restricted TO fifty feet the height Of the
structure TO be erected by it the property. Mr..
Budd added:
of building we can erect We bought the site ab-
solutely, and can put up any kind Of structure.
We expect to begin tearing down the old buildings
on the site about November s. and ground will be
broken for the building after that as
possible. The OF the architect will probably
be announced in the early part OF next week.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
ITALY BARS UNRESTRICTED MEAT.
Consulate General Here Appoints Official Ex-
aminers, Who VIII Furnish Certificates.

The local italian Chamber OF Commerce has sene
out notice to exporters and shippers OF meat
products ports OF Italy that the italian govern
ment has told all customs districts oS the Kingdom
to reruss afnittalOs 90 any shipment OF ueac
products coming from United States ports. unless
accompanied by a certificate or soundness.
According 70 this new rule the italian Cons-lat,
General has appointed as Official examiners Tnoraa,
Goulard & Co. licensed inspectors. Nos s. and S
Whitehall street. who VIII deliver 20 persons Entsr-
ested sworn certificates 70 Gulhl the requirement.,
OF the Italian government.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04

The championship committee OF tho Amateur
Athletic Union and the athletic COMMITTEES OF tho
New York Athletic Club have agreed that IL would
national and the senior national championships
not held on the same day. Therefore IL has been
decided 20 hold the junior events Trayers island
on Friday, September 9. at m. and the senior
events Saturday. September s. at p. ns az
The same place To both OF thAso plAAkloxA tho
gAus1al pOhllo UQl - Admistd
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
MOVING PICTURES TO WIN RECRUITS.

Washington. Aug. 3.-Hn the last session OF Con-
gress there was some severe criticism OF the meth
DDS of the navy in securing enlistments, it being
asserted that the pictures of warship az anchor
and trim sailors about to go out to her in launch
fired the imagination Of young men. who found the
reality quite different thing. Now IT is proposed
at the Navy Department to encourage enlistments
by the OF moving pictures OF actual scenes on
board men-of-War or OF ships In action.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
REQUESTS RELIEF FUND STATEMENT

Albany Aug. s-Governor Higgins has received
conn munication from ex-MayOr Phelan. chairman
Q, the finance committee OF the relief and Red
cioss funds for the San Francisco sufferers re-
2-esiine from al committees which have collected
llld Ia New YORK State a statement If the money
lee-l I'd, the amount forwarded and the amount
I,i.ld-Iiag their hands, the end that the San
ElanclscO committee may ascertain the money
ss@iiaDle Tor the rehabilitation Of the devastated
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04

Senator Platt Heads TiOga Delegation to
the State Convention.

owego n. Y. Aug. 3-The Tioga County Repub-
Iican convention here to-day renominated Assem-
blyman Byram L. Winters. and nominated George
F. Andrews, of Owego for county judge; William
B. Smith Of Owego. for county clerk. and Stephen
S Wallis Of Owego, for district attorney. The Con-
gress delegates were instructed for Congressman
John w Dwight and the Senate delegates for SEN
ator Harvey D. Hinman. United States Senator
Thomas c. Platt heads the delegation to the state
convention. The other delegates are Assembyman
Winters, w. A Smyth Seward Baldwin, g y. En-
mons and r. s. Russell
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
APPEAL FROM PHILIPPINE VERDICT

Washington Aug. S-There was placed on file to-
day in the Supreme Court OF the United States an
appeal by Homer E. Grafton. a United States SOL
dier, convicted In the Philippines of homicide and
sentenced to twelve years in prison for killing
native The case comes TO the Supreme Court
writ Of error the Supreme Court of the Philip
pine Islands Graftons plea was that at the time
q killing he was acting in the line OF dutY.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
COTTON'S AVERAGE GOOD.
Much Better than in 1905, and Slightly
Above the Ten-Year Figures.

Washington Aug. S-The crop reporting board of
the Bureau Of Statistics Of the Department Of
Agriculture. in bulletin issued to-day. finds from
the reports Of the correspondents and agents OF
the bureau that the average condition OF cotton
on July 25 S2.9, compared with sS.3 on June
25 1906 74S July 25 1905; GIG at the correspond
ing date in 1904, and a ten-year average Of s2.4
The following table shows the condition on July
25 OF this year, with the respective ten-year aver
ages:
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
NEGROES DISCUSS RELIGION.

Washington. Aug. S.-The fourth days session
OF the Negro Young Peoples Christian and Educa-
tional Congress was presided over to-day by the
Rev. L. w. Lampton OF this city. The general
theme UNCONVENTIONAL and religious results
In the afternoon the various denominations OF the
colKFess held mass meetings in different oLQrohAa
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
FAvoRs YoNKERs INVESTIGATION.

Word received yesterday in YOnkers from
the absent member Of the Water Board william,
II. DOty, that he favors a complete investigation
OF the trenching scandals. IL Is understood that
Commissioners Miller and Barr will Change their
attitude az the next meeting OF the board gshcyT
blocked all investigation last week drawing fhrass
OF removal from Mayor Coyne.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
WOMAN ASSAULTED AT STATION.
Man Killed in Pursuit and Capture os
HighWaymen.

FL Reno Okla Aug. 1.-Two hishwayEoea heIt
up and robbed Samuel BoIanG and Miss Cor.aao
Jones, Of Dallas. Tex. &C Q railroad station near
II Reno to-day. The robbers assaulted the vou.so
They were captured after a pursuit IN ycFgct a.,
unidentified man was killed. - oA- a-A
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
OPEN SWITCH CAUSES THREE DEATHS.

Pittsburg. Aug. &-Three trainmen were killed to-
day in a freight wreck on the Buffalo Rochester q
Pittsburg Railroad near Harmony. Penn. The acct
dent was caused by ths train running into an open
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04

Ettore Ricc held in $1,000 for trial in the JEFF
ferson Market court yesterday on a charge Of be-
ing implicated in "Black Hand" case some time
ago. II charged that he accepted marked
money for the ransom of Pasquale Greco, OF No.
lS6 Sullivan street. Greco is said 20 have dSap-
peared since Ricci's arrest.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

George III. Phillips. a rigger. whom William Cul-
hane' an employe OF the Street Cleaning Depart
ment had arrested on a charge OF feIonious as
sault, was ordered by Magistrate Wahle In the
IOrkvtlle court, yesterday, to file 500 bond 10
keep the peace for month
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04

Fred Halleran. chauffeur living at No S13
West 42d street. was remanded TO the coroner TO
await the outcome OF the injuries OF David Gin
berg. ten years DID, whom he ran down on July &
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04

A garbage scow called the Martha sank in the
River OF I7th street, and IL is believed two
men were asleep on her. An italian laborer and a
watchrnan are missing. The scow was 20 be ken
TO sea yesterday. There Is strike OF the earbags
handlers. but the police do not suspect the strikers
sank the scow.
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04

The twin screw steamer Richard Peck Of the
New Haven Steamboat Line. offers a celishtsu1
15O-rnile trip every Sunday 60 Now Haven ana re-
turn, leaving Pier 20 East River at $50 a. m and
the East I'd street pier half hour later. There
u regular dl01AS SsTv1os aboard and an orcbAstrn
New-York tribune., 1906-08-04
FLOODS NEAR WASHINGTON.

sci United States. $40 s24