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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
WOMEN CORNER BURGLAR
Catch Him After Chase of Nearly Half q
Mile Through Williamsburg Streets.

After a chase OF nearly half a mile a dozen
or more excited women finally succeeded yester-
day in cornering a burglar who had forced an
entrance into the apartments Of Mrs. Mary Nc
Avoy. at No. 151 India street, Williamsburg.
When taken to the station the prisoner de-
scribed himself Harry Glider. OF No. 60 John
son avenue. He admitted his guilt IN the Man
haitian avenue police court later. and was held
in 81 600 bail for the grand jury.
Mrs. McAvoy discovered the man in her apart
ments yesterday morning. when she returned
from a visit The burglar surprised
she was. He downstairs with Mrs. McAvoy
at his heels. Drawing revolver. the
threatened TO shoot her IL she followed him.
Badly frightened by the burglars threat. Mrs.
McAvoy gave up the chase for a moment but
as soon as he reached the street she called for
help and started in pursuit Several women
were attracted by her cries and joined In thu
chase after the burglar.
Through half a dozen streets the chase con-
tinued. with the crowd rapidly gaining in
bers When the burglar reached No 20 Java
street he daTted into the hallway. A policeman
came 70 the assistance OF the women and found
the man CTOuched in a corner. He offered no
resistance and was taken TO the Greenpoias
police station
When searched at the station revolver, a
gold watch and chain. in addition je,y ~
valued at S2Go were found on elders person.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
.fTTACK ON WITTE.
kieu MOnarchist Calls Him Author
of Russia's MiserieS.

ST Petersburg. Aug s1.-The 'Vedomosti," Of
Moscow, the leader of the reaotionary press of
Russia created sensation to-day by printing cor
respOndence exchanged between NJ Usefcvich who
holds the rank Of State Councillor and Is president
OF the Monarchical party OF Kiev. and DR.. Won
Miguel, the German charge d'affaires at St Pc
tersburg.
From the letters printed 1t appears that, on
the publication of the recent report that Emperor
William had invited Count White TO Wilhelmshohe.
NJ Usefoyict in the name of "all the factions OF
the Russian Monarchical party" telegraphed TO
the German Emperor, expressing deep regret that
such a splendid monarch and head Of the friendly
German people" should receive "a man whom the
whole Russian people regarded being the guilty
plunged and the provoker of the terrorism in
spired by hostility to the Jews, to whom he IS
friendly
Several days later VI. Usefovich. according to
the "Vedomosti," received through DR.. Won
Miguel q letter saying he had been directed by
the Foreign Secretary to say that the telegram
to the German Emperor based on misappre-
hCnsion Emperor William had not received
Count Witte and had no intention OF receiving
him.
At the German Embassy to-day DR.. Won Miguel.
German charge d'anaires, informed The Asso-
clated Press that by direction of the German For
piled to NJ. Usefovch. put, in sense. his reply
had been distorted He simply wrote that the
telegram OF the Monarchists based on an
erroneous impression. adding that Emperor Will
lam had not made known to any one his intentions
regarding Count Wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
IN CONTROL.
Nert National Rife Association
Meet en- Ohio.
TBy telegraph 70 The tribune. I

Sea Girt. n J., Aug 31.-As a result of
stormy and protracted meeting Of the National
Rifle Association which did not adjourn until
early this morning, Brigader General Bird W.
Spencer, inspector general OF rifle practice of
New Jersey. was defeated for reelection as a di-
rector This. IT is expected, will mean his
tireuent as president in January. since the In
sureents seem to have gained control of the af-
fairs of the association. It also means that Sea
C,irt will not have another big rifle meeting
In several years.
In addition to electing the. insurgent directors
The association adopted resolution that It was
the sense Of the board of directors that the next
rife tournament. including the national match
and the matches Of the National Rife Associa-
ton. take place on the state range Of Ohio. Tho
national board for the promotion of rifle practice
will be apprfsed Of this action. and It Is e1-
pected the meeting next year will be In Ohio
The defeat Of General Spencer is the result of
opposition 10 his election to the presidency.
which manifested itself two years ago. Last
wear there was nothing done. but this year thu
Western rifiemen came here with the deterrnina-
ton of ousting the general They had canvasssd
the situation thoroughly in advance and the IN
surgent ticket for directors was elected by q
majority of thirty-five votes. Those elected fol-
low:
General J. Clifford r. Foster. OF Florida: Gem
eral W. T. McGurrin, Of Michigan; Colonel @ A.
Kelley of Colorado: General w. e FINER, OF
Oregon: Captain John CaswelL OF Massachu-
setts. General j. W. F. Hughes. Of Kansas: Colo
mel J. c. Ewing. OF Delaware; General Carl
Wagner. of Michigan; Lieutenant Colonel j. v:
Nash. of Georgia; General George III Harres. or
af,l0raas Talbot. of Massachusetts. and Major
Ernest Isbell. OF Connecticut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
LABOR UNIONS RIGHTS.
Mag Ask Persons to Boycott Nom
Union Tradesmen.

Washington. Aug. 21.-The right Of labor unions
and their sympathizers to call on their friends 10
withhold patronage from non-union tradesman
declared legal by Justice Stafford In the Dis
trict Supreme Court here to-day. In making this
decision Justice Stafford dismissed the temporary
injunction against the Bakery and Confectionery
Workers International Union. which had been
obtained by John Bender. a baker. who alleged that
he being harassed by means OF systematic
boycott of him. and that his customers had been
asked to trade elsewhere.
Justice Stafford said that the principle involved
the right of the individual liberty. both Of the
complainant and the defendant. and that there
FORE long all parties concerned were left free
follow their choice. and they decided as their
self interest dictated. there was Infringement
the personal liberty of any one The court re,
ferred to the existence of combination. but SAID
its purpose not dtvulged- Therefore. he said
no other rational explanation of the conduct or
the defendants be found than that they nave
combined TO demonstrate TO Bender that ne cannot
conduct a profitable business with non-unlon Eelp
and thereby compel him to employ union men
The court held that such combination was law
fvVl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
CREWS ROW SPRINTS.
Heat CompeLs HarUard to Postpone
Full Course Trial.

FUa'ey' England, aug. 3l.-The projected full
Curse u'a OF the Harvard crew with a picked
gre" OF he LONDON Rowing Club was postponed
,'-oay IN CONSEQUENCE o tie heat Thousands lined
.--e river banks IN anticipation of the promised
treat but the blazing sun and The o,nress,,,o =,
mosphere decided the visiting crew against under
'eAi1g me edort The Harvard crew did a couple
u SPIRITS with the London Rowing Club eight The
-as''es TASTED minute and TWO minutes The
cans srGck water al the rate OF thIrty-e light
- "a ~ Ute. Inc LonconeTs showed TO the front
a. ne start, but were beaten bv hair a length on
each occasion. o-' ~ nan d iehsth on
rnfTsd ,Gse mad Two minutes trial against a
e.rti,-., otlf ana professional crew The latter
brtdga 49, a. ne rate OF forty-four 10 the Cam
ne S.,rh~iss loIty. led for the first minute but
Site ainoficSe boat drew 10 and VAS half Iepgtb
0'4eso al the end OF two minutes 'e "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
FILIBUsTER EXPEDITION HELD Upq
IRy Telegraph @ me Trihune

lBy Telegraph TO The Tribune
Wilmington. Del. Aug 31.-The reported sez-
are of a vessel in Delaware Bay on Tuesday
night with $4,000 rifles hidden in the hold that
were being shipped to the rebels in Cuba, and
the conAscation of the weapons created con-
siderable agitation here to-day. John p. Nields
United States District Attorney. announced to-
night that ne knew nothing OF such an occur
renee The other federal officials here made
similar statements. No proceedings against
Cuban hlibusters have been instituted here
Senior " Barranco, a representative of the
Cuban consulate In New York. came here to-day
TO Investigate the flibustering reports He con-
ferred with officials of the Du Pont Powder Com
rany regarding the alleged sale of powder to a
strange schooner in the Delaware River off VIII
mington. This the Du Pont officials denied
Senior Rarranco also held a conference with Mr.
Nields and William II. Mahaffy. United States
Commissioner. but they were unable TO en-
tighten him regarding the reports of filibuster
ing expeditions from this section.
Three CUbans, who registered the CLAYTON
House here as &c Rodsuy, Baleu Ninsfoki and
L,rnesto r Marco, of Columbus Ohio several
days ago disappeared this afternoon II is he
Iieved they represented the Cuban rebels and had
arranged for the shipment or ammunition Stimuli
taneously with their arrival man slso registered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
ESTIMATE OF WORLDS CROPS.

Budapest, Aug. S1.-The Hungarian Minister o.
Agriculture to-day issued his annual estimates of
the worlds crops showing the total yields in mill
ions of meter-centners. TO be:
Wheat. 94a.OoOOOO. compared with 926O0oOoO last
year. 49, -. 49,, go.
Rye 3S2 900 600 compared with S9i,00OO0 last year.
Barley. $4,000 900. compared with S57GO0OO0 last
year. 80 80 80. 80
oats 627 1000 compared with 534 100000 last year
Maize 9S7. 900 900. compared with 9l7GO.00 last
year.
The minister estimated the worlds total require
ments of all grains at 3l3l,0 00.00 meter-cenners.
so that with the supplies remaining from previous
croDs amounting TO 100000 meter-ce ntners. he
estimated that the surplus Of all grains for 1906 %
would be in the neigh5orhood OF lzJUD"n meter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
BROKE SPEED LAW TO SAVE LIFE.
Physician Rushing Injured Lad to Hospital
Held Up Six Times

DR.. Adolph Waechter. Of No. 216 East 18th
street, by speeding his automobile at the rate of
forty miles an hour. early last evening. reached
st. Marks Hospital probably in time to save a
human life.
DR.. Waechter, with a friend, returning
in his automobile from a call. AT 37th street
and Madison avenue he a crowd gathered
about Alfred Beucher. thirteen years old. who
had been run down by a cab. The physician
saw that he was in a serious condition.
The boy put into his automobile and the
chauffeur ordered to put on full speed The
machine was held up six times before II reached
the hospital The boys skull was crushed bad
ly, but he will probably recover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
TO PROTECT AMERICAN PROPERTY.

Washington, Aug. 31--Anticipating instruc-
lions from the State Department. Mr.. Sleeper.
the Americn Charge at Havana. had made a
demand upon the Cuban government for the
protection of property interests OF American
citizens from depredations of armed bands Of
insurrectionists before formal instructions had
been received by him. In a dispatch TO the
state Department to-day Mr.. Sleeper said that
every precaution possible had been taken to pre-
vent estates from eng molested, but IL was
impossible to say how successful the defence
would be in cases of isolated plantations.
The State Department received a telegram to-
day from Mr. Atkins. of Boston. of the
owners OF the Trinidad Plantation near Glen
fuegos Cuba, stating that the property had
been raided by band of insurrectionists and
a number of horses stolen Mr.. Sleeper. the
American Charge at Havana, informed at
once, so as to take the usual steps to provide
for the protection of the plantation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
FILIPINO STUDENTS TO GO SOUTH.

the Bureau of Insular Affairs. who has charge
of the Filipino students being educated in this
country at the government expense. left Wash
ington to-day for New Orleans. He will make
arrangements there TO place agricultural stu
dents In positions where they may acquire a
knowledge OF the methods used In growing
sugar. tobacco. rice and other crops suited 10
the Philippine Islands Whether the students
will be placed in Southern agricultural schools
or on plantations depends upon local conditions
which will have TO be met after Mr.. Sutherland
reaches New Orleans From that city he will
go to meet party OF eight students. soon 10
arrive In this country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
ANOTHER BOMB EXPLOSION VICTIM
Prince Shakoffskoi, Who Was Talking with
Premier StolYpin. Dies.

st. Petersburg. Aug. 91-Prince Shakoffskoi.
a cousin of the secretary of the outlawed par
lament. who. with NJ. Polivanof. was convers-
ing with Premier Stolypin at the moment of the
bomb explosion in the latter's apartment on
August %. died at midnight from his wounds.
The officers of the Serninovsky Regiment whose
commander. General Min, was assassinated on
August &c. to-day presented the Czarowitch the
honorary colonel OF the regiment with a sword
at the Alexandria Palace, at PeteThor- En-
peror Nicholas made speech in response to the
presentation, praising the loyalty or the resl-
ment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
SANTIAGO In REVOLT.
Continued from first page.

TOT the protection of their property are an
sWered by an immediate call upon the govern
iheht OF Cuba. which promises TO do the best it
Ca" Tor tnem Mr.. Sleeper. the charge daffaires.
ADVISES all such callers to file their complaints
Al the local courts and forward copies of the
papers to the legation.
There are many in circulation as to
what may happen on September Is unless a new
election is granted.
10 add TO the general apprehension, the Amer
lean Protestant missionaries of Havana. who
are In general charge OF the field say that re-
ports from missionaries outside of Havana are
practically unanimous in stating that the insur-
rection is sweeping all the country districts in
the western half of the island and that they are
unable to continue their work or ride over the
isolated routes in their several districts.
According to a dispatch from Santiago, General
Jesus Rahi. the veteran commander. is ready to
start out against the insurgents at the head of
1000 loyal volunteers
When asked whether he would fight against
his brothers. General Rabi is reported to have
said:
Yes. There be hesitation in fighting
against Gains"
dispatch to The Associated Press from San
Juan y Martinez this morning announced that
Pine Guerra was reported to be moving north
west toward the mountains
portion of the machine gun corps has been
sent TO San Juan Martinez. Province of Pnar
del Rio. to cooperate with the government forces
commanded by Colonel Avalos.
Governor Aleman of Santa Clara teegraphed
to-day that only small unimportant groups of
insurgents had taken the field in his province.
detachment of rural guards engaged 12o in
surgents near Esperanto. ten miles from the
city OF Santa Clara, yesterday, with the result
that the latter dispersed. leaving ten men
dead on the field.
In crossing the Sagua la Grande River eighteen
insurgents were drowned The police Of Es-
reranza are searching for more Of the lnsurgent
dead.
Many members Of the Cortes band of insur-
gents in Santa Clara have surrendered to the au-
thorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
BIDS FOR JUNK AT PANAMA.
Thousands of Tons of Old Machinery Used
by the French To Be Sold.

Washington, Aug. 3i.-Bids for the sale of cast
iron scrap and other junk the remnants of several
hundred thousand dollars worth of machinery
taken to the Isthmus Of Panama by the French
were opened to-day by the Isthmian Canal Com
mission The Junk aggregates about 1900 tons. and
will net the commission S59.S72 There were seven
teen bids the highest being that of David Kaufman
& Sons Company Of Elizabeth. n. ]. From nearly
$4,000 the bids ranged down to less than $4,000
a large of machinery acquired from
the New Panama Canal Company at the time the
canal property was bought by tho I-ni'eH S's'~'
Efforts this machinery resulted IN great
waste OF time and finally fl DISCARDED
more modern appliances put in. The award will DO
made within few days by Mr. Ross. the purchas
ing agent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
SCALED WALL FOR FOUR FLOORS.
Bryan Celebrator Tried to Repeat Feat and
Broke His Skull

Edouard Chaton of No. 153 West Goth street.
out whooping for Bryan on Thursday
night. He could not find his latchkey, but
somehow. climbed up to the window of his ROOM
the fourth floor. Louis Jordan. his ROOM
mate, was amazed at the feat
How earth did you do IT. Chaton?" he
asked.
That's easy replied Chaton in broken
French. Then he proceeded to show his friend
how he did it. In dong he split open his
skull and is now IN Bellevue Hospital in
the first story
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
FOUR IN AUTO ACCIDENT.
DR.. David P. Borden and Family Tossed
from Car Near Greenwood Lake.

Paterson, y. J.. Aug. 81 (SpeciaD.-David p
Borden his wife and two children had a narrow
escape from death to-day in an automobile acct
dent near Greenwood Lake. The machine i'm
which they were returning home dashed into q
ran fence with such force that the car was al
most completely wrecked and the occupants
tossed over the fence into field. Mrs Borden
ard the children were badly shocked.
All received many painful wounds and bruises
DR. Borden applied restoratives. and the entire
marty was able TO return home on a train THE
wrecked machine was left on the mountain
road.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
BUFFALO COLLECTOR REINsTATED.

washington, Aug. 31-The Secretary of the
Treasury to-day formally reinstated Frederick
o. Murray as collector OF customs at Buffalo.
Mr.. Murray appointed on February %. and
shortly thereafter indicted on several counts
for alleged connection with what is locally
known as the graveyard scandal He was tried
ON one of these indictments and upon order of
the court a verdict OF not guilty was returned.
The other indictments were Guashed- Mr. Muir
ray was suspended his own request.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
PLAN FOR JESUIT ELECTIONS
American Delegates Are Received with
Marked Cordiality at Rome

Rome Aug. 3i-Provincials ]. Hanse,roann
OF New York. and H. Mueller. of Missouri ar
companies by Father Rudolph Meyer. of St
LOUIS had long interview to-day with Vicar
freddi regarding the programme of the APP
proaching meeting of the Congregation of the
company Of Jesus. The ceremonial observed in
tne previous elections OF generals of the order
anu especially IN the one which resulted at
noyoia III the choice Of the late Father Louis
Marun, will be observed. All the American
utleedtes 10 the convocation have been received
by the Church authorities here with marked
cordfality
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
QUIET REPORTED IN PERSIA.
Paris Hears That Shah Is in Perfect Health
and That Foreigners Are Safe.

Paris. Aug SIN the course of interview IN
Fhe Patrie to-day. the Persian Minister was Quot
ed as saying that he had received dispatches from
Teheran this morning. announcing that the Shah
was enjoying perfect health. that order prevailed
everywhere that the security Of foreigners in Per-
STA was absolutely assured. and that the relations
OF Persia with the Powers were excellent The
Minister further stated that nothing known
or the alleged pan-IslamiC intrigues that the peo
Pie Of Persia were only DESTROYS of the liberal re-
forms which had been accorded them, and that
only slight difficulties were being encountered in
the organization OF the constitution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
WOULD HAVE cANTeEN AGAIN

Washington. Aug. 2l-"Re-estsblishment OF the
canteen feature OF the exchange Is recommended .
saws Rrtgadier General Constant Williams COM
mandtng the Department OF the Colorado. in his an
nual report the military secretary OF the army,
which was made public to-day. This one sentence
quoted is the only comment General Williams
akes concerning the canteen. HIS report contains
detailed statement of the receipts and expendi-
lures of the eight post exchanges IN the Department
of the Colorado. showing that all OF them did p
nourisiainx business in the last fiscal year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
PREPARING TO GIVE SULTAN BATTLE.
morocco Pretender Concentrating Six Thou
sand Troops at Mulaya.

Madrid. Aug 3L-Dispatches from ,,aIu1s
-O'O0co' say that the Pretefder to the throne
j. concentrating 6.OOO troops at mulava ,r
piei'@rauon for a decisive battle with the Sui
'SH forces. The Pretender. It is added. ex
Secus 70 obtain considerable achievements
s - tae hin territory. The Sultan's forces
'' SAD 10 number 1000 well armed men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
DUNN COURT MARTIAL TO PRESIDENT.

Washington. Aug 51.-The record OF the pro-
ceedlngs of the general court martial in the
case of Lieutenant Edward P. Dunn was to-day
forwarded by the Navy Department TO President
Roosevelt at oyster Bay. Such cases are sell
dom sent to the President. except where the
court recommends dismissal Lieutenant Dunn
attached 10 the receiving ship independence
at Mare Island Navy Yard, and was tried ON
charges OF drunkenness while on duty conduct
unbecoming An officer and gentleman and
tending to the dssty lctioa Of good morals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
TWO WEEKS TO FLOAT THE MANcHuRlA.

HonolUlu.Aug. 51.-soundings show that at low
tide there is only ten feet Of water on the Man
churla's starboard side, 1t is reported that
there is i've feet Of water in her hold and that
she has sustained structural damage along the
lines Of her bilge and keel The $500 tons of
coal she has on board viii .e JettisUned Cap
tain Metcalf has engaged z zcedger for use in
case Il should be needed. He says he does not
expect 10 float the steamer in less than two
weeks. An order from the agents Of the steam
ship company excludes representatives OF the
press from The stranded vessel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
SHILLING" IN LONDON
Al Heat Records Broken-Nanu
REGISTRATIONS in Streets

LONDON Aug. 3l.-The last day of August Is
breaking ali heat records in this country The
oiiciai Instruments at 2 O'Clock this afternoon
iesiS'ereu al degrees In the shade and 100 in
the sun. number of heat prostrations in the
streets were reported The heat IN ENGLAND g.,
general is intense that I'm Soma nlacas the
judges presiding over the Identified Count,
courts are reported to be dispensing Justice In
their shirt sleeves 'o ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
MuTINEERs SHOT AND HANGED.

London. Aug S1.-A dispatch TO news agency
from Helsingfors. Finland. to-day, announced
that nineteen soldiers found guilty of taking
part in the recent mutiny at Sveaborg Fortress
were shot there to-day. that three civilians con-
victed Of Indictment 10 mutiny were hanged ard
that others were sentenced to prison for terms
varying from five To fifteen years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-09-01
TROOPS AWE SPANISH STRIKERS.
Government, However, Considers Situation
ct Bilbao and Santander Serious.

Madrid. Aug. 31.-Dispatches from Santander
and Bilbao to-day say that the strikers are
calm. owing TO the presence Of large bodies of
troops at both cities The agitation however,
continues. Violent speeches being made at
secret meetings OF the workingmen The
authorities recognize that the situation is
dangerous and that outbreaks at Santander
and Bilbao possible at any moment.