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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
CHILD CRUSHED TO DEATH BY TRUCK.
Crowd Assaults Driver-Patrolman Rescues
and Arrests Him.

John Meio. the three-year-old son of Hun
garian employe in a sugar house. instantly
killed yesterday afternoon in front Of his home. No
Is North Sd street, williamsburg by a furniture
truck. which crushed his skull After the accident
crowd of Hungarian men and attacked
the driver Henry Schwartz, who rescued by
Patroman Young, of the Bedford station
All the way to the police station the crowd made
demonstrations against Schwartz. and the police
reserves had to be turned out TO scatter it.
The child started to cross the roadway, MOTTO
ing the furniture truck. One of the horses knocked
the boy down and two wheels of the truck passed
his head. Men and women screamed first in
warning. then in horror and then in anger Schwartz
was pulled from his seat and kicked and punched
although he protested that he had tried to pull up
his horses. Patrolman Young used his club effec-
lively and finally reached the police station with
his prisoner. who was locked up a charge Of
homicide.
The child's body was carried into drug store and
ambulance summoned from the williamsburg
Hospital. DR.. Bruning responded and pronounced
the child dead. The mother had 10 be attended by
a physician
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
BRITT AND MGovERN ARRAIGNED.
Crowd on Hand to See Pugilists-Considine
Furnishes Bail

The sixteen men who were arrested Monday
night as a result of the przehght under the
nices of the Twentieth Century Athletic Club IN
Madison Square Garden arraigned in jefferson
Market police court yesterday. but the
continued until Thursday George Considine gave
300 bail for each prisoner.
Inspector Schmttberger appeared as complainant
The prisoners were Harry Pollok the manager OF
the club: Tim Hurst, the referee: Philip Harris.
Terry NcC;overn Jimmy Britt, Joseph Schwartz.
Michael Jacobs Samuel Marks, James Carter. Sam
mel Frazer Daniel Hickey Peter Burke. Charles
WTahst David Henry. Frank Fassett and Joseph
brown The last two walters employed in the
restaurant attached to the CLUB
The efforts of photographers. amateur and pro-
fessional TO get pictures OF Britt and McGovern
--'ro,,ida5 f,,p for every one The picture takers
were in every part of the room, and one stood be
hind Magistrate Breen. The court room was
ed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
CONFERENCE ON RATES.
MINOR POINTS SETTLED.
Speedy Agreement on Important
Amendments Not L;kelu.

washington, May 29-At a two hours. session
- the confeTTees on the Railroad Rate bill to-
ssv several undisputed amendments were
we're passed over and considerable time was
devoted 70 a discussion OF the so-called Jim
crow car provision. This amendment has
given the Republican conferrees some concern
because Of the opposition made by Northern
negroes against the alleged principle involved
N the separation CT the races Senator Tfnman
announced that ne would not consent TO any
change in the Senate provision
When the conferrees adjourned for the day
every amendment IN the bill had been con-
sidere5. twenty-five OF the ffty-three amend
,nents have been disposed OF. either by accept
anoe or rejection, the indication being that most
hsve been accepted.
ne important amendments still subjects
Of consideration. and the indications are that a
speedy agreement cannot be hoped for. The
express company and pipe line amendments, the
one forbidding ownership Of common carriers in
producing properties; the Jim Crow" car and
PASS amendments, and that relative 10 the size
OF the commission are all disagreed TO.
Considerable time was spent to-day in discuss
ing the amendment requiring five days notice
before the issuance Of injunction TO enforce
an order Of the commission This amendment
propositions have been made, one making the
time two, another one and another three days.
and still another 70 leave the time TO be de-
teruine6 by the court.
A meeting OF the conferreeS viii be held to
morrow, beginning at noon when Chairman
Knapp OF the Interstate Commerce Commission
VIII be heard. at the request OF the conferrees.
on several OF the amendments
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
TWO IN QUARREL.
Farmer Shoots Wife and Daughter
Dead, Then Commits Suicide.

Elizabethtown. n. Y, May 29.-Frederick Ben
edict, of Reber Essex County to-day shot and
killed his wife and married daughter twenty
years old, and then committed suicide by shoot
ing. He forty-five years old
Benedict had disagreed with his wife and
some of his five children over the sale Of his
farm. and in consequence his wife living at
the home of her daughter. To-day Benedict
visited his daughters home. and after quarrel
with Mrs. Benedict shot her. The daughter at
tempted to save her mothers life, whereupon
Benedict shot and instantly killed the daughter.
The neighbors sent for the Sheriff, but before
the officer arrived Benedict went to the barn and
killed himself.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
ORDERS EIGHT HOUR BILL REPORTED.
Unexpected Action on Measure Taken by
House Committee.

Washington, May 2s--The House Committee on
Labor authorized a favorable report on the Eight
Hour bin to-day. Chairman Gardner. OF New Jer-
sey, said there was no opposing vote.
There was evidently intention on the part Of
Inc majority Of the committee 10 take final action
OF i1e measure to-day The meeting was held under
ne general order for hearings. and L. z Payson,
reIresertns the shipbUidag ana railroad interests
vas opposing the bill Three Republicans and an
eqaal number Of Democratic members were present
There was e sudden change in the situation when
representative Hearst. OF New York who has been
ansett Tor some time. walked into the committee
'o'n This AT once constituted quorum Of the
e,ilii.ltiee present and gave the Democrats four
o., Q- The seven votes.
ieI sentative Hunt OF Missouri moved that the
l.iiI't-itr suspend The hearings and go into eEecu-
- session This motion was carried. some
wa hurried summons for Republican members
- sen oll, but without result IN executive ses-
~ ne t1et-on was made without delay TO report
nc d. This motion was declared carried
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
WILL COOL THE SUBWAY
Interborough Cuts TechnicaLties to
Erpedite Work.

Vice-President Bryan of the PETERBOROUGH Rapid
Transit Company said yesterday that although
there question whether the work of ventilat-
ing the subway equipment or "construc-
tion," the company going ahead with the work
of providing improved ventilation Speaking of the
company's intentions Mr.. Bryan said:
The work is proceeding rapidly. The officers OF
IN o9e batGFoor9ug9 company ana ne GeI ns
OF me board OF Rapid transit KalIroaa So1 fhn
have been studying the subject for months past,
nay p Which, 81 %as BY
Chief Engineer Rice to the Rapid Transit Board
restitution on doete b the S Board GH one Ap
1905, and approved The matter was thereupon re-
tract with the interborough company for carrying
out the said work. Without waiting for the execu-
directed the work to be begun. and work was
actually begun Counsel for the Eapid transit ara
vded for division OF the work. part Of which.
IN his opinion, fell within the technical definition
OF equipment under the subway contract, by PRO-
vding that that part OF the work should be paid
t6 Blame ne hsp bonS he ead fa
by the city additional construction under the con-
ing obliged 70 paw to the city interest on the bonds
issued by 1t TO pay for such construction as rental
The officers of the marlborough company there
upon suggested that. the work was purely ex-
In case this experiment was successful this method
Of payment should obtain. but that if IL were
the city and paid for by the Rapid Transit Board
pointed out by counsel 10 the Rapid Transit Board
that such funds were available TO the board for
such purpose and after some further discussion the
PETERBOROUGH company finally determined TO accept
the contract in the form prepared by the counsel
In the mean time. and pending this discussion, the
work is proceeding rapidly, and there has never
in the subway that the management with the ap-
prevail of the board of directors has not proposed
the Engineers OF the Rapid Transit Commission To
a mi in he S1Iby IN hot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
". 7. c. III. S. IN SQUABBLE.
officers of S. z. G. rs RiUaL Dis
agree at Public Meeting.

Inc hrst public meeting of the New York City
humane Society, formerly the Henry Bergh HUI
name Society, which has recently received from
the Legislature equal powers with the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty Animals was held
last night in the state apartment of the Waldorf
and developed into open breach between H B.
Maurer. secretary of the society. and David Beais,
the president. who presided
This exciting beginning was caused by the IN
PRODUCTION Of resolution by Ludwig Nissen, the
treasurer. adopted at a meeting of the officers
which Mr. Maurer was not present.
The resolution provided for a committee on plan
connected with the New York City Humane So
recommendation Of persons TO as officers and
directors of the society. 1t further provided
for the resignation of the officers and directors on
the adoption of the committees report.
This brought Mr.. Maurer to his feet Apparently
he saw in the resolution plan to depose him an
officer. and he protested. The bylaws and const-
tuition all right as they stand" he said, land I
think the present officers ought continue Point
ing a finger the chairman and forgetting a par
Hamentary don't" he addressed him by his name.
declaring. rather fervently:
You are resorting to Haines methods Mr..
are TO serve that committee. Now, speak out,
Mr.. Belais and give your reasons why the resolu-
reason. have done more for this society than all
the other officers together
The gavel did not go bang. bang, because there
gavel; but the chairman in a loud voice
pronounced the speaker out of order and told him
not to indulge in personalities.
II certainly have a right TO defend myself against
attacks rejoned Mr. Maurer.
The members Of the committee suggested by the
meeting We're appointed by the chairman fol-
BedeT. j. ". Nelson. Mrs H. H. b. HOLMAN and
Herbert N Casson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
AGAINST HOSPITAL TRANSFER LAW.
Mount Sinai Superintendent Says Proposed
Ordinance Is Ridiculous

DR.. NJ. Goldwater. superintendent Of Mount ST.
mai Hospital yesterday sent letter to Mayor Nc
Clellan ridicung the proposed ordinance regarding
the transfer of patients from hospitals The letter
said In part that the ordinance is ridiculous be-
cause it proposes to compel hospitals to accept
every person who applies for admission. provided
only that the applicant is brought in a conveyance
Under this rule patient who walked to the hospt-
tai could he legally denied admission. matter
how great his distress. while any one. sick well.
riding would have to be accepted The conveyed
applicant may have smallpox other contagious
disease yet under the proposed law his accept
is mandatory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
UNION COLLEGE TO HONOR THE MAYOR.

Schenectady May % (SpeciaD.-Union College at
the commencement on June b will confer on Mayor
George B. Mcclellan. Of New York. the desree OF
IL u This honor would have been conferred
on the Mayor last year If il had not been for the
fact that Princeton 1t that time made him
Doctor Of Laws. President Raymond has asked
the Mayor to be the honorary chancellor OF the
college for the period Of 1915 ana 49," this honor
carving with il the Ii. ID. The Mayor has sig
nifed his acceptance Of the honor. which will be
conferred on June 1S. ten days before the Mayor
and Mrs Mcclellan sail for Europe The honorary
chancelorship of Union has been held by James
Russell Lowell General Horace Porter Bishop
Henry c. Potter George William Gurus, or Henry
van Dyke. Bishop " illiam c. Doane, Hamilton
w Mable and Governor John A Dix Mayor
Mcclellan received the degree of Doctor OF Laws
from Princeton and Fordham last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
SUNDRY CIVIL BILL.
amount Carried Largest ON Record
Share for Neao York.
Iron The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington. May 29-An appropriation OF
sto'oU for repairs and improvements TO the
New York City Post Office is provided in the
ouhdry Civil bill, reported to the House to-day.
Vi THIS 10000 is for passenger elevator to
replace The freight elevator on the Broad
way SIDE. $4,000 for extension of the mailing
PLATFORM on the north front OF the building.
sovo for raising the vault lights under the por-
uco outside the main entrance on the southern
END and the remainder for new electric wiring
and other improvements
Inc Dill carries $4,000 for continuing the
work on the New York Custom House under the
present expense limit. In the hearings before
the committee. reference was made 10 the fact
that an effort is being made to provide for ex-
tending the limit of cost TO enable the finishing
or the interior with marble instead of plaster
MI Taylor. supervising architect of the Treas
ury, said that the department had recommended
s'uoV1o for this extra finish He said the
building would be finished on contract time
october 10. For furnishing the Custom House
complete IN every detail $4,000 is appropri-
ated
FOR protecting the harbor of New York from
injurious deposits $S0,26O is provided in the bill
d reduction of $1,000 from the estimates For
rebuilding and improvements at the Sandy
Hook proving ground the bill carries $3.50 600
For continuing the work on New York Harbor
al IA improving Ambrose Channel under the exist
ing project S26otEU is appropriated.
The Sundry Civil Appropriation bill as re-
ported, IS the largest ever reported carrying
S9t'o46.o'3- OF this SO, 400 991 is for work on
me Panama Canal The amount carried is Sill
V'u,ou3 less than the estimates from the various
departments The canal appropriation is 10 he
reimbursed to the Treasury from the proceeds
OF the sales of canal bonds, which have been
100000 '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
NO TALL BUILDINGS FOR FRISCO.
Insurance Expert Favors Steel Structures
Not Exceeding Width of Streets.

THE American Monthly Review Of Reviews for
June will contain a series OF articles the recent
earthquake and fire IN San Francisco. One of the
writer's is Louis Windmnller. of this city. who
writes of the lessons of the fire an insurance
expert He says that the enormous losses In San
Francisco will lead 10 caution in rebuilding the
CITY He saws in speaking of the business
buildings:
For business and Industrial purposes concreted
steel frames proved 10 be elastic enough TO with
stand the earthquake. and The best OF them turned
out 10 be as fireproof in San Francisco as they
bsd been in Baltimore When rebuilt, they should
ba Constructed under surveillance of the
Authorities but their height should not much X
coed the width OF the street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
POLICE CHLORoFORM FIFTY DOGS.
Rabies Scare in Port Chester Hard on In
licensed CANNES

The police Of Chester after corralling all the
unlicensed dogs in town. because of a mad dog
scare, put them death yesterday at Fox Island
Fifty OF the animals captured. and IL required
ali the chloroforul in town for the killing.
William Mckinley agent in Westchester County
for the Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty 10
Animals served executoner. assisted by Chief
OF Police Donovan The animals put in
large zinc lined box in patches Of five after which
a large sponge saturated with chloroforn
thrown in among them II took the executioners
nearly the whole day to complete the job. The po-
lice first arranged TO drown the entire pack by put
ting them In large crate and sliding 1t into the
Sound. but several women OF Port Chester pro
tested the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
10 Animals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS.
from Tho Tribune Bureau.I

Washington May %
NAVAL STORES AT SAN FRANCISCO-The
marine corps authorities experiencing some diff
hculty IN acquiring possession OF a building which
can be used a storehouse In or near San Fran
CISCO II is found that IT viii some time 10
erect a building suitable for this purpose IN the
city, replacing the structure destroyed by fire 1t
Is estimated that the loss in stores amounted TO
$4,000. and this Will be replaced by transfers from
the marine corps depot at San Francisco. and later
the supplies Will be obtained by purchases under
contract invitation for bids. II will be
sary in the mean time. however. to get a store
house for marine supplies on the Pacific Coast from
which place may be shipped the marine corps
equipment destined for the ships Of the Pacific
squadron and the Asiat1o feet The demand for
buildings IN San Francisco is beyond any means OF
marine corps will be obliged TO take temporary
quarters IN some OF the California towns with suit
reach the piers IN San Francisco easily.
CONCENTRATION FoRMU1.A-soms one has
criticised the Navy Department fn- its practice OF
using an impersonal expression. Tho department.
takes great pleasure In commenting this or that
person, commissioned or enlisted man for some
act OF gaIIantry. The point Is naaas that
ecuttve department is -tne most tnoezsonal. un-
feeling entity that can b imagined The
preston Is not one which Is adhered 70 with IN
dsviattng regularity. Soroertnes departmental
letter states that the Secretary OF ths Navy does
so and So" and II Is always regarded mani
department. Is described as tnd1lSins In tho
pleasure of coulnendation or expressing its
dolences administering q rsprtmand - Is In
sisted by the naval authorities well a. by those
OF the War Department, that an execurtye depart
ment may with proprtsty grammatical ant emo
EsPrmsnd Wsatsya ne STanss ana sSs s
practice IN this respect
ORDERS IsSUED-rns torowtns= orcsrS have
been issued:
ARMY.
Colonel ALFRED REYrodD4 I'd rnrxntry, tses.lec
s gsHPfr rs' p 4oSsTTN. 6@nsrai ssaT
Captain LYMAN N. WEIGH. ST. fncsnry, o1nurs -
firing board Francisco tor axAntnASsnu
NAVY.
Lieutenant J. A sCHOFTELD. dsracn>s rasy y>rd Nor
folk. 10 tho Virginia
Lieutenant R D. HASBRoCK % naval training ses1on-
Newport
lieutenant C s BoOKwALrER. DETACHED Naval Ac>s-
envy; TO Bath, duty conneoSion with tns GoorkA-
Ensign G. J. RowCILFF, TO the MAySowsr
Mdshipuan r. B. STRASSBERGER- cstaonrd tho Vr-
gina: duty the Hancock thsree 70 tho SOoa~"-
when commissioned
movements OF vessels have been reported TO tia
Navy Department:
May 27-The Nina at Newport
Nav 2s-The Marblehead. At Panama; the D1ooaue AZ
Cristi; the Sylph. at NorfolA
MAY 2S-The Tacoma and the Potomac. from Ponta Deb
Bermuda. Aharenoa- from Hampton
Roads Monte Crtsti
The n aretta 70 9th Division. Atlantic Fleet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
IATE PASSES PosToFFICE BILL.
AsaoTy Amendment Regarding Southern
Fast Mail Subsidy Adopted.

sshiHgton. May 2s-The Senate passed the Post
F Appropriation BILL carrying sl92 4SS OOO to-day
g Immediately afterward adjourned over Memoir
"sy Untl Thursday The entire day was de-
'.sc 70 The consideration Of the bin a whole
&C 70 special features OF the bill The debate
.sh witt the questions Of the fas; mail train 70
ne soutk. second class matter. including the ad-
mission 30 the mails Of the publications OF colleges
universities and charitable and educational institu-
Nohs 70 the mails as second class matter; sub
'oies tor Pacific mail steamships and questions re-
,sl.s 10 Tie boxes used or rural free delivery
Zen the subsidy for the Southern fast mail tram
- - under consideration the Senate ADOPTED an
s-Ieacmeut by Mr.. Mallory. which Vac ~ tle
= - lie q substitute for the Senate hLnshdInehE
totlalLg that the Postmaster General sha4 ilot pe
,es-ifed 10 eKpeud the money Appropriated, ul4ess
: - necessary 10 provide the same or as good
S'Elce a. Il how prov ideo."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
NAY ACT ON BURTON THIS SESSION.
Many Senators Wish His Case Disposed of
at Once.

@@ington- May Ex-senator Burton has made
@HYEh 70 members Of the Committee on Privileges
I1 Elections his attitude since the recent Supreme
'-'l oeclsion IN which his conviction was af-
'Aec lie says in letter that he Will not put the
a-sle IN the position OF having Of it's members
= y--.' and VII resign as as the mandate OF
NE supreme Court TO the court below Is issued and
enforced
-4l'on has been informed that members OF the
1illtlee, az Well numbers OF Senators outside
y 'ne committee insist action at once. and that
S Committee VIII probably vote his case be-
ny ny lie expiration OF the present session II IS
~. probable that the matter viii come up at the
~ meeting OF the committee. as the 6moot case
80 se Considered then.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
ICE TRUST HEAD BUYS NEWSPAPER

BY Telegraph to The Tribune
Baltimore. May 29.-"The Baltimore Herald was
sold at auction to-day Wesley NJ OIer. of New
York president of the American Ice Company, for
So OO The only other bidder General Felix
Agnus publisher of THE Baltimore American"
Mr. Oler says the publication will be continued
der the management of Lynn r. Meelins.
1.-The Herald" placed In the hands of receiv-
ers recently on complaint of Mr.. Oler. who said
that the publishing company was indebted TO him
for money advanced on notes for than S17OcO
Mr. Oler was the principal stockholder. and until
two years ago president OF the company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
SILENT ON MARRIAGE RUMoR.

Miss NJ Carrier. OF The Earl and the Girl" CO
pauy who was three times reported In London
married TO D G. Reid. head OF the Tin Plate Trust.
arrived here yesterday the steamer Kronprinz
Wilhelm OF the North German Lloyd Line. Miss
Carrier was accompanied by a chaperon. maid
and French poodle. She was about TO talk when
the chaperon sudd My announced that Miss Carrier
shas nothing say. ID. Ci Rel arrived last Sat
urday on the Deutschland and denied the rumOT
that ne had married Miss Carrier Mr. Reds
want met the kronprinz yesterday and took OF
Nlss CaxTisy's baggage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
COLONEL w. c. GREENE VERY ILL.
[By Telegraph to The Tri'

IBy Telegraph to The Irioune.l
FL Paso. TEXAS May 29-Colonel W. c. Greene
was very i'll when he passed through here to-day
on the way TO Cananea from Hot Springs, where
he had been for rheumatism He has been max
ing a hard fight TO keep Amalgamated out of the
Southwest, where 1t recently began getting hold
of copper properties. He is the verge OF
collapse He says he has no fear of Amalgamated
hurting him. however. Amalgamated has acquired
some rich properties in COchise County, Ariz. close
10 Greene's Cananea property
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
EXCURSION TO WEST POINT.

The steamer Mary Powell will make trip 70
West Point this afternoon, leaving DesbrOsses
street at Las o'clock and touching at AID and 18th
streets arriving at West Point at 40 o'clock,
Time will be given view dress parade by the
cadets and the points OF interest OF the Military
,,.,a,,,,, Passengers may return by the steamer
Ramsieil or the West Shore or New York Central
Railroad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-30
ELECTRIC CARS FOR N. v. N. H. H.

lBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune
Milwaukee May 29-That electricity Is the
coming power in the operation Of railroads is the
belief OF the electrical engineers attending the con-
vention here. c. +. Scott. consulting engineer for
the Westinghouse company. has received an order
from the New York, New Haven * Hartford
Railroad Company for thirty locomotives equipped
Tor electrical power operate from an overhead
trollev The Grand Trunk Railroad also mas
adopted electrical power in hauling trains troush
the tunnel under the 81. Clair RIVER between
Porf Huron. Mich, and Sarnis. ONT