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New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
HOT AFTER KIDNAPPER
ARREST EXPECTED SOON.
Hoo Philadelphia Banker Tried to
Catch BIGckmaiLer.
TBy Telegraph to The tribune

Philadelphia. June 16.-It is now believed by
the police that the man who kidnapped Freddie
Muth. the seven-year-old son of Charles Muth.
a Jewelier. is the same person who threatened
to carry away the ten year-old son of Samuel
P. HUM, banker, several days before Mr..
Muth's son stolen.
Captain of Detectives Donaughy still declares
he knows the identity of the kidnapper. and to-
night he expressed the belief that the man would
be captured within twenty-four hours II is
known that they quietly pursuing their
search for the Armenian under suspicion, who
Is believed to be in New York
Mr. Muth returned to his home from a trip
out Of the city to-day. He declined to say
where he had been whether his errand had
developed any tidings of his son, but imnedi
ately after his return a clerk summoned a de-
tective to the store, where he held long
versation with Mr. Muth.
The story of how Samuel P. HUM, the banker,
endeavored to aid the police to capture the men
who had tried to abduct his Oldest boy is just
coming TO the surface. Although II was on
June that Mr.. Huhn received the note direct
ing him to place $1,000 under a stone beneath a
certain bridge. under pain of having his boy
stolen the facts just coming to light.
Mr.. HUM told the police of the letter and ac-
cording TO the directions of the threatening let
ter writer. he took his automobile out for a run
by a circutous route, supposedly taking no
one with him. To be prepared for surprise.
however, he carried big revolver. and cleverly
concealed in the bottom of the automobile were
two shrewd private detectives OF course. no one
could possibly have seen them get into the ma
chine. as they had on gum shoes and goggles.
Arrived at the spot a dark night. close to
midnight Mr.. HUM alighted and placed the
package beneath the designated stone but here
again the clever sleuths had been prepared for
the occasion There no real money in the
package 1t was just slips of paper. and it was
intended that as the blackmailers got
10 the spot the hidden sleuths would spring
upon them bind them with stout cords and bear
them away in triumph to jail.
The only thing that spoiled this plan was that
the abductors never appeared Mr. HUM says
he is going back to the stone under the bridge to
see if the package is still there. The police say
this would be quite useless for they have
watched the spot ever since and no one has been
there.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
TRAIN THROWN IN DITCH
Result of Wash-Out-SeUen Inches
of Rain at SARATOGA.

Saratoga. y. y. June ia fast mail train on
the Boston & Maine Railroad left the rails and
thrown into the ditch to-day in a bad wash
out Saratoga, caused by the terrific storm
which ragged here all night. No lives were lost.
Seven inches Of iain fell here in five hours early
to-day-an almost unprecedented record for this
region. Intense electrical disturbances accompa-
MED the rainfall. and damage is reported from al
every town and hamlet in this region. Lakes
and streams swollen abnormal height
and many country bridges have disappeared. The
Saratoga Lake lowlands entirely submerged
Sewer systems in several places burst.
Ballston. y. Y. June 16-The Schenectady Hud-
Valley & Eastern New York Railway and three
local street railway lines were tied up to-day by
wash-outs following a heavy fall OF rain early to-
day. Trolley wires are down. and there were many
wash-outs. One house in Charlton demolished
and there damage by lightning. Six
inches Of rain fell
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
CLoUDBURsT NEAR PATERSON, N. J
Many Flee for Their Lives from Floods
Thrilling Rescues on Rats

Paterson, y J.. June l6 (speciaD.-Parts Of
BRIDGES and Lotz's ponds at Haledon suburb Of
Paterson were to-day carried away by cloud
burst MolIyon's Brook the outlet for the ponds
overhowed It's banks and the country between
Haledon and Paterson, about one mile and a half
long and a mile wide under water. All the
residents in the path Of the flood left their homes
,r time and there loss OF life, although
many had narrow escapes. All the field surround
ing the alnshoUse flooded and the inmates
were terrified
and horses and cattle were saved al great risk TO
-Tbe Cedar Clir mill workers. about two hundred
,oljrg women, taken from the mill RATS
and I'm row boats The water subsided quickly after
tLe two ponds had been emptied
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
NEW RATE ATTITUDE.
House Comferees No1o Object to
Allison Com promise.
From The Tribune Bureau ]


Washington, June 16.-The conferrees on the
Railway Rate bill held another meeting to-day
and, although Representative Sherman ab-
sent having gone 10 New YoIA. they IL de con-
siderable progress, The indications that
the Senate will again yield on the point of omit
ting the sleeping car companies from the laws
governing common carriers. and in return the
House conferrees will yield their contention that
the provision making it Illegal for owners of
pipe lines TO carry their own products should be
stricken out.
An anti-pass provision has been virtually
agreed on, but the House conferrees have now
taken exception to certain provisions OF the ALI
son compromise, although the Senate managers
are unable TO determine whether these excep-
tons are taken in earnest or not 1t is hoped that
one more meeting Of the conferrees will effect
an agreement, although ii may be necessary for
them TO report q disagreement and ask for fur
ther guidance. The House conferrees want to
remove all restrictions from the granting of in
functions against the orders of the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
FAMILY POISONED BY SODA WATER.
Police Close Street Stand Where the LIQUID
Was Bought

4 soda wateI stand owned by Harry SauverE at
No. 129 Ridge street. was closed by police from
the Union Market police station late yesterday
afternoon, because 1t was alleged that the whole
family Of Samuel CheukUv. tailor OF No 10s
Ridge street. poisoned after drinking a quart
OF soda water procured at this stand
Yesterday afternoon the tailor sent his thirteen
year-oId Max 70 the stand 10 get a quart Of
soda water in a tin pail. When the boy returned
the father. mis- wife, Ida Max thirteen years.
John. five years; Rosie nine years and Annie one
and a half years old all drank Of II. Later they
were attacked with severe pains. DR. Tuipan OF
No. $50 Attorney street. summoned He said
after treating the family, that they would recover
He informed the police and tie Board OF Health
The police at once closed the stand and samples
OF the stock were taken 10 the Board Of Health
for analVsis
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
AUTOMOBILE KILLS MAN
j. K. Ne1cman, a Ne1C York Banker,
Held on Manslaughter Charge.
TBy Telegraph to The Tribune.1


Asbury Park N J.. June 16-William Her
ring. Of Munroe avenue. this city. died this
evening at Spring Lake Hospital of injuries re-
ceived this afternoon by being struck by the
automobile Of J. K Newman, a New York
banker. who is living at West End for the sum-
mer. IT is said Herring about board a
trolley car at Belmar and became confused. His
skull was fractured.
Mr. Newman and his chauffeur ]. F. Bedell,
of the famous BedelI brothers. bicyclsts,
dered themselves to Justice Mimic H. Gregg, of
Belmar, and on the orders of Prosecutor Nevius.
Of Monmouth County. were held on a charge of
manslaughter.
After they struck Herring they went for a
doctor. and later took the injured man to the
hospital
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
WELLINGTON IN SIGHT AGAIN
Man Who Attacked Mckinley Now Seeking
Maryland Republican Leadership.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.I

Baltimore, June 16-Republlcans throughout
the state are watching the movements of ex-
United States Senator Wellington. who appears
to be making play again for the party leader
ship When President Mckinley was assas-
sinated Wellington said he was not sorry and
had only contempt for President Mckinley
Later he came out for Bryan. When he re-
tired from the Senate in 1903 and sue
ceeded by the late Senator German. il was be-
lieved his political career was ended. For time
he was quiet, then he began to take a hand in
the politics of Allegheny, his home county. Now
he has come to the front in the 9TH Congress
District the Republican stronghold III Maryland,
as q supporter of Lloyd Lowndes. of the
late Governor Lowndes, who is a candidate for
the Congress nomination. against Representa-
tive Pearre.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
TAINTED IN THIS CITY.
Ne7o York Capitalist Charges Plot
to Get Secret Process.
lBy Telegraph to The Tribune. !

indianapolis, June l6.-Edward Dinsmore
Woods ex-president Of the Empi.e Tool ard
Specially Company Of New York. was arrested
here tonight on complaint from District At
torney Jerome, alleging that is wanted for
larceny Woods said he was the possessor OF a
secret for changing cast iron into processcd iron
which, he says is harder than steel. He declares
his arrest is due 10 a conspiracy 10 get the
formula from him Woods says that he will go
back 10 New York and show up th4 men who
have caused his arrest. New YORK ard Syra-
cuse capitalists We're interested with him in
business. he Gays
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
REACTION AND FLIGHT
CARS REPORTED COURSE
Emperor May DissolUe Parliament
and Sail from Peterhof.

c. Petersburg. June 16-The Associated
,-s.s is informed on Trustworthy authority that
,-,oeror Nicholas has decided TO declare a re-
cess of parliament on June 2S. and that his
,,s,esty and the royal family VIII Immediately
sn.rzrsrd leave Peterhof for a cruise in Finnish
so-ss on board the imperial yacht Standard.
.ssch is being fitted out for that purpose. Such
ruted It VIII almost certainly be the signal for
an immediate bloody struggle.
TbeIabar party in the lower house has passed
s resolution declaring that neither now nor in
,he near future can parliament be dissolved,
.bst AZ No time viii the members leave their
-,sts and that as long the arbitrariness and
outrages OF the government continue. and the
.errors Of Impending ''pogroms" and the suffer
,ngs Of the peasantry and workmen reign. par
nsnent must continue 10 work until it has
means 10 this end.
The Conservative-Liberaln newspaper 'Strana"
,riats story 10 the effect that Emperor William
Ass promised his support 10 Emperor Nicholas if
the Russian ruler adopts firm policy, but this
-eport is clearly traceable TO sources hostile TO
Germany which throughout the crisis have tried
70 make 1t appear that the German Emperor is
the evil genius Of Nicholas. Undoubtedly it is
rue thar Germany is concerned over the situa-
,ion on her western frontier and generally over
,be maintenance Of the monarchic principle in
Russ!a. and Il seems probable that Grand Duke
Vladimir. on behalf OF Emperor Nicholas. has
discussed the situation with the Berlin govern
Inent. but there is no evidence that Emperor
william IS counselling Emperor Nicholas to
adopt reactionary measures.
Il is natural that Russia and Germany should
have an understanding covering possible ris-
anR in Russian Poland which might spread to
German Poland, but The Associated Press Is
assured that there is no question Of German
troo1s being employed across the border.
Berlin. June 1.-THE Alliance Israelite' has
received a telegram from Bialystok saying that
frg,tf-l nassacres continue there. and also in
crodno. and that panic and terror have seized
Gra5ewo
The -LokaI Anzeiger" prints dispatch from
Warsaw saying that the Minister Of the Interior.
T. stolypin. has telegraphed the Governor OF
erodno to restore order at Bialystok at any cost
The dispatch adds that although the Sixteenth
Division is az Bialystok IT has been unable to
suppress the disorder. Many anarchists have
barricaded themselves in certain houses, from
which they fire upon the military. and the in
fantry answers with salvos upon houses from
which the firing comes.
The correspondent says many Hebrew families
are leaving the city under military escort 10
take refuge across the nearby Prussian frontier.
Fifty armed persons in a house in suworow
street refused 70 surrender. and the military
etorrned the place and killed many Of the in
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
JEWS ATTACK IN TURN.
Al Day Fight at Bialystok-Hun-
dreds Killed or WOuBded.

EaIystok via Warsaw, June 16-In order 10
Gvenge the victims Of the massacre, Jewish rev
oution.sts. hidden on the roofs Of houses and
behind fences and the draperies Of windows. have
4Ted all day long with revolvers and rifles at
tie government buildings and workmen and
peasants passing in the streets One band, am
bushed in g factory. fired on the station and ap-
Preaching trains.
The number OF the victims is unknown, but it
IS estimated that a hundred persons have been
killed Two hundred persons are lying wounded
II two hospitals Of the city.
Martial law has been proclaimed and troops
are pouring into the city
81 Petersburg June 16.-Rumors are in circu-
lation that anti-Jewish outbreaks have occurred
e Brest-Ltovsk and wilma
i Is reported that Catholic priest has been
torn 20 pieces al Bialystok but this is officially
denied
II V,nsver. member Of the lower house, re-
oelVed the following dispatch from Bialystok
Gated 256 o'clock this morning:
Etotng continued through the day with un-
sDaieo fury, and is still going. with no signs OF
CESSATION L is impossible 10 send particulars
O. the horrors
Direct telegrsus from Bialystok 10 the news
pspers here to-day contained no fresh infor-
H'silon 10 doubt the censor controls the tele-
ffsSh- Dispatches sent 10 The Associated Press
remain Unanswered.
me 'Bourse Gazette" prints a dispatch from
sfc1ao saying that the governor OF that city be-
sS there is 10 hope OF stopping the butcheTy
y Jews az Bialystok for two or three days. He
= quoted as saying that ulobs invading the
AS'-s PASSING through Bialystok and are killing
passengers The Jews who escaped from Bialy
oE are starving in the fields woods.
n late Official statement concerning the trouble
S4s-ysiok adds little 20 information previously
ePeo. except that immediate restoration Of
S'@er is impossible. owing 10 the difficulty Of
-'ilhs down and capturing the disorderly ele-
80 n The maze Of streets and houses in the
'sh quarter. Cnconhrmed private advices
uist the general massacre may be regarded
ended. but that rowing bands are still at
ecAhg Hebrews.
=. 0oers Of parliament continue 10 receive
1tfains from Polish correspondents denying
'is given in the Official explanation Of the
eofs' some Of then saying that fighting did
Des'n az The time Of the procession, and that
shots' Instead OF being directed against per
-Sa IN ihe PROCESSION, were signals 10 begin ex
tssses
scH Hundreds as well es ;eyoIutioniste. are
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New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
LIGHTNING KILLS TWO.
Third Nan Seriously Shocked an
Philadelphia Big Rainfall.

Philadelphia. June 16-Dunng a severe cleo
trical storm to-day William Butler. farmer
employed at Edenhan a Roman Catholic con-
vent at Torresdale suburb. struck while
at work in a field and with his horse was killed.
Charles Richards, electrician employed by
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
work a telegraph pole in the West Philadel-
phia railroad yards when he struck and
killed.
Patrolman Charles Craig was struck he
walked along the street and lay unconscious for
an hour before he was discovered. Three inches
Of rain fell which was the heaviest downpouI
experienced in this city since 1872.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
cHup,s PRANK WRECKED TRAIN.

Marietta Ohio, June 3G.-Alce Kyle schoolgirl,
,be daughter Of farmer living between Macksburg
and Elba has confessed causing the wreck OF
the Pennsylvania Flyer on THURSDAY night In which
two passenger coaches were overturned and tho
srstns tender and mail hurled down an en-
bs1kment The girl. who is twelve years DID, says
tbaf she wedged a rail bolt between the ends ot
,+-I rans 1ust TO train smash II, as x had
sr.ssbed nails end pennies at other times for her
The girl Will not be arrested az Inc Iallro3a
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
M4NY WRECKS IN GALE
Hurricane on Newfoundland Coast
Fishing Fleets DANGER.

ST. Johns, y. F., June ia hurricane has
been raging along the Newfoundland coasts for
the last forty-eight hours causing serious dam
age TO shipping. Two vessels with fourteen men
on board have been blown out TO sea. Tugs
have been sent in quest of them. Several YES
sells have been driven ashore. An enormous
amount Of fishing gear has been destroyed
1t is feared the gale has wrought havoc among
the trawling fleet off the Grand Banks. No news
from the fleet can be received until next week.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
MULCTING AMERICANS.
Effect of Mr. Rockefeller,s Visit on
Compiegne Shopkeepers.
rspecial by French Gable to The Tribune

Especial by FTench CaoIe 20 Ihs IIIouIl7'I
copyright. 1906. by The Tribune Associarionl
Paris. June 16-Owing 10 the unusually cold
weather John D. Rockefeller passes most of his
time indoors at the Chateau des Avenues at
Compiegne. occasionally taking walks in the
park which has three entrances, so that when
Mr. Rockefeller makes his rare visits to the
neigh borhood. he did the other day TO the
Chateau de Pierrefonds. he manages to elude the
patrols of reporters whom IT is said he describes
as his pursuers" 1t is curious to note that
since Mr. Rockefeller's arrival at Compiegne the
shopkeepers, the inns and the livery stable
keepers have all put up their prices. Visitors.
especially Americans. coming in automobiles
are severely laid under contribution. and where
they used TO pay francs they now asked for
dollars. c. I. B.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
NINE SINKS TRANSPORT.
Fifty Men Missing after Accident
off JoShin, Corea.

Toxic. June 1e.-The japanese transport Toyoto-
mimaru struck a mine Thursday evening when
twenty-four miles of Joshin, Corea. and sank i'm
mediately. Twelve of her saved and
fifty missing
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
REPLIES TO WADSWORTH
PRESIDENT WRITES AGAIN
Mr. adams at Work Preparing Nez0
Meat Inspection Measure.
From The Tribune Bureau I

Washington June 1s.-President Roosevelt
made public to-day the second letter he has sent
to Chairman Wadsworth OF the House Agriculr-
ural Committee bearing on the faults Of the
meat inspection measure which the COMMITTEES
has prepared as substitute for the Beveridge
amendment, which. in the Presidents estimation.
IS calculated 10 remedy the crying evils OF he
slaughter house and packing house system. It
was through no desire OF the President that the
first two letters of the correspondence We're made
public, but he believes that as Mr.. WadswOrth
saw Mt to publish the beginning Of the eorre-
spondence it is only fair that the rest of IL be-
printed.
Mr WadswOrth gave out the first letter he re-
celved from the President and his reply TO the
same last evening just before leaving here
for New York The letter made public to-day is
In reply to the one written by NIr. WadswOrth.
and the Presidents friends believe. efectuaLy
dispoSes Of the chairman's contentious.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
MAKES SPEED RULE FOR MOTOR BOATS
Houseboat Owner Posts Warning in Path
of Flying Craft-No Arrests.

Captain James Ott. Of Huntington, Long Island
or perhaps more properly speaking OF the United
States because he owns and lives Of those
''why-pay-rent'' houseboats that are anchored
where their owners wish, has a new plan for
making safe the waterways through which automo-
bile boats are wont speed
A conspicuous sign mas been erected upon outs
hcuseboat which reads:
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
JAPANESE VOLCANO ACTIVE.

Toxic June IA fresh crater has been formed
IN Mount Aso on Kiushu Island. II is emitting
smoke ana n r1mbling sound but damage has
been reported Uneasiness however, prevails near
the volcano.
Iiushiu is the southernmost of three principal
islands OF Japan.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
Low RATES TO PORTLAND. oRe.

And other Pacific Coast points via Pennsylvania
Railroad. Tickets sale June u 10 1 good return
ing within sxty days OF date Of sale Consult ticket
a6ents.-Adgt
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
AT WORK on NEW MEAsI-sr

Representative Adams. of Wisconsin. with ths
cooperation Of several members Of the Cornr,s,
tee on Agriculture began the preparation tod.
Of a substitute meat inspection measure 10 bs
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
pgwgYs sAuTERNE AND mosELLE.

White D:4ner Wines OF Superior Quality
II r Dewey q SONS Co. 1ss Fulton ST. New YORK
-AdvI
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
SLOW DOWN TO 5 MILES AN HOUR

Some Of the more timid handlers Of motor boats
upon seeing the sign on Captain OTIS houseboat in
Huntington Harbor really did slow down. but 9th
crs feeling secure in the speed Of their craft, hew
swiftly past. Several swore softly and skinned
their eyes for deputies lurking about in bathing
suits. There .
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
PAINS FIREWORKS FcR THE 41H.

Cheapest and Best. .ssna for Catalogue
Ssrk Place. y. x%-Adv
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17

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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-10
VINELESS SPUDS.
w. B. Darst, "Potato Wizard" Barred
From Use of the Mails.
court.

w. B. Darst, "Potato Wizard" Barred
From Use of the Mails.
WASHINGTON. July 1O.-"Vineless
potatoes grown in bins above ground
in 90 days. process guaranteed. Ter
ritory or Individual growers rights.
Vineless Potato company, Pullman,
H."
This little advertisement, inserted in
farm journal, has kept three depart
ments of the government at work for
at least three months. AS a result of
the combined efforts of the depart
ments of agriculture, justice and post
Office, it has been decided that w. d.
Darst of Chicago, the discoverer of
this wonderful scheme to make every
cellar and back yard a potato farm,
was faker, and a fraud order has
been issued against him. He can no
longer use the mails.
Darst offered for $25 to give a Ii
cense to any individual to froW his
vineless potatoes and for 500 he
would sell the rights of hull durn
county" AS a little side graft he sold
secret compound known as ''potatO-
ine' for $3.50 a package. The chem
lists of the agricultural department say
this was a low grade of sulphate of
potassium. worth about % cents The
plant experts of the department ad-
mitted that vineless potatoes could be
grown, but they are small and only
develop while the search of the seed
potato lasts.
According to Darst's circulars. a bin
10 feet wide. feet high and 100 feet
long would produce 800 to $50 bushels
of potatoes in 60 days. The bin was
to be filled with bedding, the secret of
which Darst refused to give until he
got the $25 from the prospective vine
less potato raiser.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-10
A Book on II PaCe.

Some of the feats attributed to an
cient masters of caligraphy are almost
past belief. .Tlian knew an artist who
wrote distich in letters of gold, which
he iHclosed in the rind of grain of
corn. Oxford boasts a portrait of
Charles l. which has as the lines of the
head and ruff characters setting forth
the book of Psalms, the creed and the
Lords Prayer. In the British museum
Is a portrait of Queen Anne about the
size of ones hand. Upon it are what
seem at first sight to be certain
scratches, but which prove to be
transcript of a book. The "Iliad' of
Homer in a nutshell, which Cicero is
said by Pliny to have seen, sounds i'm
possible, but it has been shown that
the thing is feasible, given the man
and that man the patience A thin
sheet of vellum, capable of folding
easily, has been found to take 1900
verses upon one side and the same
number on the reverse There you
have the 1900 verses of the "Iliad,"
NIL upon a single slip of vellum. The
latter folds up. and readily, and you
have your Homer in a nutshell-St.
James Gazette.