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New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
DIR. MASTEN GETS $25, 900.
Court ANo7cs Fall amount for His
Work an Gas Hearing.

C,onnensation to the amount OF $4,000 was
awarded yesterday to Arthur NJ Masten for SER
vices as master IN chancery in the case OF tha.
Consolidated Gas Company agt- the City and State
OF New York by Judge Hough. In the United States
Circuit Court. Mr.. Masten will also receive $50
additional for disbursements incurred personally
during the time he was working the case
Mr. Masten himself fixed the amount OF MS com
nensa+ion at S5 600 and asked in addition FOR the
aroornt he had personally disbursed. but the pay
ment was opposed by Attorney General Jackson
Mr. Jackson Is said TO have thought S7,tvl ample
cornne1sation under the circumstance In his
opinion allowing Mr.. Masten the fuL amount,
Judge Hough says he believes that compensation
reasonable whether the Importance OF the btiga-
tfon or the time expended on the hearing be most
rcoardad THE Attorney Generals suggestion that
s. 90 be paid for years work. sum equal 70
one-afth Of the stenographic expense of the hear
irg-cannot be regarded as serious I was inclined
to think that the State OF New York should bear
nends but some consideration to the report and
scope of the evidence persuades me that The reco-
rnendation OF the certificate IS fair
In his certificate asking for the court 70 TX his
corpepsation Mr.. Masten says the taking OF testi
rnonv lasted from July 16. 19t6 70 February ? 1907,
and that IL amounted In the end TO nine Volumes
Of printed pages. numbering in AL 6,so6. with 21l1
printed pages OF exhibits.
Mr. Masten will be paid for the present cut ot
the funds which were deposited with Commissioner
Shields by the gas companies, representing - per
cent OF the total gas bills collected IN Manhattan
and The Bronx Ultimately the eXE ense OS the
rnastership will be determined by the outcome Of
present litigation, the amount being taxed then as
the court directs The gas companies have already
city has expended $4,000 and the state $i','o On
rba
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

r-baodors- Dresser editor OF The Delineator"
who was operated on for appendicitis az st. Luks's
I4ospitaI about week ago. was reported yesterday
10 he doing well II said he would probably Be
out In a week Mr.. Dresser was formerly editor OF
The Broadway Magazine" and IS ths author of
Sister Carrie"
The thirty-ssventh annual PhIllps's Business Dt-
reotor OF this city for 1901 and 1898 has Jas besa
published by William Hartz. OF No. s. Nassau
street
While Mrs Mary OsIund. OF Briggs avenus and
Southern Boulevard. The Bronx was hanging out
clothes yesterday afternoon. the pole broke, strk-
ing her on the head and knocking her u1concon-
scIous and then falling on top OF her baby. Both
were removed By Dr. Placel 70 the Fordha-l Hos
pital where the child died soon aitarwacl-
The body OF Mrs. Honorah COrcoEan. who lived
with her niece. Mrs. Mary Brusgenan, et No. "a
their cellar yesterday afternoon Mrs. Corcors1
had been missing for several days. SIZE Wls sew
enty-twO years OF aga
Alexander La Tona OF No. 20 East 95-A street.
while working yesterday the new B-ac2veils
Island Bridge, struck on the head By an ron
bolt. He was removed TO the Flower Hospital
where he died hour after he arrived THIS makes
the fifth person TO be killed on the br-dSe-
The Christian Science Committee on PulAclton.
in a statement issued yesterday declared tl-t ~
gene Howe who committed suicide Saturday Cisls
by Ieapins from window at No. - West oNtA
street. was not q Christian Scientist, as vas re-
ported
Leo jacobson. who said he chauffeur 1or
Sheriff Nicholas ]. Hayes. OF No 80 East l-S|
street was arrested yesterday FOR blocking tra-Hc
at the Bowery and Grand street. He was arra-sAsd
lafsr in the Essex Market court and fined s.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23

short weight cheese. burningf the cheese factory,
gambling, etc.
He even gambled away his interest in the Her
cues prospect. according TO his own story. The
defence claims Orchard lost his interest in this
mine by being driven out OF the country and II
was for this that he murdered Steunenberg."
Mr.. Richardson went on to explain his statement
as to the gambling-that Orchard transferred the
mine but temporarily '1Dan'' Gardener the pres
ent owner and was cheated out Of its redemption
when compelled to leave the country. This is not
true" he said. '"The state should have put Car
doner upon the stand" Richardson described
Orchard by declaring that he was a dime novel
hero He wanted to be known as "a bad man." He
had his picture taken holding a smoking revolver
over a companion lying in position OF death over
a card table. This photograph. said the lawyer.
depicted the character Of Harry Orchard, the tin
sci hero" and showed the hereditary taint in his
blood. An uncle committed suicide while worrying
over some ina ginary crime
The attempted train wreck upon the Florence 6
Cripple Creek Railway. Mr.. Richardson dismissed
briefly having been conclustvely shown up as q
'PinkeTtOn plot
He next entered upon the Vtndicator mine ex-
plosion arguing that IL was an accident, pure and
simple Orchard. he said. claimed credit for
this as he'd id for many other crimes he never
committed.
Mr. Richardson was still discussing the Nindica-
tor testimony when. at Has a. m. q recess was
ordered until p. m
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
OBJECT TO MERRY Go-RoUND MUSIC.
SIeepless Property Owners Hale Managers
to Harlem Court.

Clutchng their petitions tightly in their hands
ffve property representing twenty-nine
tenants from Amsterdam avenue just south OF
Fort Wendell appeared IN tho Harlem court yes
terday in a summons proceedings against the
managers of two amusement places in the neigh
borhood.
They told Magistrate Walsh that the merrygo-
rounds and hand organs spoiled the sleep Of every
body within hearing. James Tom and John Natha,
the managers Of the places. came into court also
tightly clutching q petition. which they said was
signed by thirtytwo residents OF the neighborhoOd
who said that the music was classic and that they
thought II kind of the managers to give them such
a treat 1t said that the repertory OF tunes
changed at least once week. and that every
body should be glad to have the opportunity to
live in the neghborhood.
The case adjourned until to-day. Those
that appeared against the place were the Rev.
L. B. Longacre, Of the Morris Heights Methodist
Church: Professor Charles K. Knapp, OF Columbia
University; Alexander Brenner. manager OF the
United States Guaranty and Indemnity Company.
Charles H Sturges. actor. and Charles f.
Kaile, O real estate dealer.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
MRS. CARRIERS SISTER RELEASED.
Police Had Arrested Her in Connection with
Runyan Theft

Florence A Wood. sister OF Mrs. Laura Carter.
who was held In connection with the theft by
Chester b. Runyan OF $4,000 from the Windsor
Trust Company, was discharged from custody yes
terday by Magistrate Cornell. sitting in the Tonbs
court the police had not been able 20 connect
her with the missing $4,000 OF the Runyan
took and which the trust company has been unable
to hnd.
Miss Wood wept throughout the two hours she
was in court waiting 10 be arraigned. Her lawyer.
Samuel A. Berger told the court his client had
been outrageously treated by the police since she
was brought from Chicago. She taken 70
Bellevue and Berger said matron. acting under
orders from Police Headquarters read all OF the
woman's letters. particularly those from Mrs Car
ter her sister. Mrs Carter 10 stl in the Tombs in
default OF 10000 bail
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
DEATH CLAIMS OTHER AUTO VICTIM
Miss Helen Madigan Succumbs to injuries
Received in Train Collision.

Miss Helen Madgan. who in the automobile
OF Dr. Edward j. Gallagher when 1t was IN COLL
sion with a Long Island Railroad train on sunday
night died early yesterday morning in Jamaica
Hospital She was conscious at times James Mad
!gan father of the young woman. remained at
the hospital during the night. His daughter suf-
fered frghtful agony and his grief almost over
him
The body OF DR.. Gallagher and that Of his hancee
were removed together in undertaker's wagon
TO Manhattan.
Coroner Henry S. Amber, who is investigating
the accident is incensed at what no characterizes
the unwarranted abandonment OF the Locust ave-
nue. crossing OF the Long Island Railroad. Day
light investigation Of the premises showed that
there signal bell. No gateman stands at
the crossing TO warn passersby. There viii be a
rigid investigation of this matter" said Dr. Am
bier. Ever since I have been in Office have
been striving 10 have tho grade crossings better
protected. Hero is a grade crossing, and a partcu-
larly dangerous one. too because travel is being
diverted to Locust avenue account Of repairs
being made TO the Merrick Road. The sign IS
practically worthless. Suppose the approaching per-
son. pedestrian rider IN q vehicle. cannot read
is near-sighted. Such people have Just good
q right to travel upon any highway they may
iect as any other persons. And they have every
right to protection"
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
TRIED TO BEAT SUBWAY.
DetectiUes No1U Watch for Boys
WhO Work Ne1o Game.

Detectives Of the Interborough Railway Company
have been stationed at all OF the downtown subway
stations This plan comes tho result OF q large
number OF boys riding on the subway trains by de-
posting green cigarette paper In the ticket boxes
instead OF tickets.
The first boy be caught Joseph Congolas.
of No go Elizabeth street. who is employed In q
suspender factory at No. "a Leonard street, WhhS
hurrying through to catch an express on Sunday
Congolas IS alleged 10 have put in green revenue
stamp the exact size OF Il subway ticket
Stephen ]. Fallon of No. 2226 Fifth avenue, who
was employed TO watch for offenders, caught The
boy and turned him to Patrolman John Fer
euson OF the Mulberry street station. When Con
golas was arraigned IN the Tombs court yesterday
he said he had made mistake-that he had the
green stamp and the subway ticket IN the same
pocket and had dropped the former by mistake.
MAGISTRATE Crane fined him $40
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
MISSING CLERK SUICIDE.
Il. L. Bard Shoots Himself IN
Central Park.

A. Lansing Baird. the clerk who had been miss
ing since the Stock Exchange firm of Brown
Williams G. Burbank discharged him for pecua-
tions last April. shot himself in Central Park yes
terday morning almost in sight OF his wfe's apart
ments. at No. 200 West 107th street. His body was
found in the West Drive at 9sth street Papers in
his pocket served TO identify him. and he was
recognized by his wife's brother. who went to the
police station and the morgue.
Baird was for many years employed by the Lin
coin National Bank. Mr.. williams, OF the broker
age firm, said yesterday that it his impression
that intemperance had been responsible for Bairds
departure from the bank. He reformed when the
firm employed him, according to Mr.. Williams, and
did we'll for more than @ year Then he began to
drink and several small thefts were discovered
and traced to him. He discharged on April g.
but had settled all his debts 10 the firm at that
time Mr. Williams said that Baird was only a
clerk and had never been considered as q man
ager by the firm. He employed in the uptown
office.
1t is believed the knowledge that he had been
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
the milk stood the inspect

or's test.
Well these conditions aren't bad" the inspector
commented. IT don't know that canaries are the
thing to have around milk cans. but I've seen
things near them. This dipper isn't very
clean"
She compromised by wiping it on her apron. be-
hind the door.
There flies in the milk. the inspector con-
tinued. But that's not bad as dead mice.
which occasionally found in it. heard OF one
inspector who found a dead baby in the milk. Live
babies frequently kept in the ice tubs. 1t
makes beautiful place to keep a baby out of
mischief. Meantime, the milk can reposes on the
floor.
Queer things found in milk. The other day
g. delcateSsen woman said TO me: I am glad
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
wATCHMAN KILLS THIEF ON PIER.
Shoots After Man Tried to Throw Him Into
East River

John A. Payne. sixty-four years DID, of No 454
Ralph street. Ridgewood. the watchman on Pier
6, East River. who shot and killed Frank Ardley,
whom he found stealing from the pier early yes
terday morning. arraigned before Magistrate
Cornell IN the Tomb's court and remanded TO the
coroner Later Coroner AcritelN held him In $4,000
bail pending the inquest
According to Payne's story he Ardley COM
ing off the pier with some bundles and stopped
him. Dropping the bundles Ardley attacked Payne
and the two wrestled each trying TO get the upper
hand Ardey having the better OF the fight. Ardley
tried his best to throw Payne into the water. and
falling in this broke away and started run.
Payne said that he called for him to stop, and
when he did not fired four shots
One OF the bullets pierced Ardleys heart and he
fell. Payne then arrested. charged with man
slaughter, and taken to the Old Slip police sta
ton. Ardley, who was well known to the police
under the nanies OF Frank Iselin. forty-five
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
WITH A c4sAR's TONGUE!

John Robinson, OF No. l53 Van Brunt street.
Brooklyn, arrested yesterday for begging, on
complaint of Henry n. Klein. OF No s5S Caldwell
avenue The Bronx. Magistrate Battery Dan"
Finn. in the West Side court. heard the case.
"The complainant also says <hat you asked half
dozen other people for money for beef stews.
He also says that when persons refused your mod
est request you used insulting language" the
magistrate said when Robinson arraigned
''I deny them all in toto" replied Robinson.
You deny them all in toto, eh? Six months on
the island"
Fiat" said Robinson, he being led away.
''yVhat did he say?" asked Battery Dan"
HE used q Latin word meaning Let II be
DONE" volunteered reporter.
"Oh a Lazarus with a C9sar's tongue COM
pented the magistrate.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23

dot inspector comes Just now I ind in my milk
a little fish. Dot comes not from the cow.
"'Tain't always the grocers fault" put in the
storekeeper, who was standing by.
NO" the inspector agreed. THE farmer waters
the milk and the train hands help themselves and
the driver monkeys with II, ana the inspector
messes 1t and the grocer gets fined.
81 sometimes have country inspections OF the
dairies." the inspector observed. she led the
way out the street. "I like those best must
tell you Of a I found in Delaware County
The law requires that the hairs the cows
udder be kept clipped. DO you clip the hairs
the cows udders%s' asked this woman don't
clip theTn,' she said. God be praisedl have some
blessed candles from the praist and SINCE OF the
hairs. ia like to have her at II. Can't you
imagine the feelings Of those poor cows?"
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
BOYS MAKE SERIOUS CHARGE.
Warrant Follows for Arrest of Member Of
American Salvation Army.

The District Attorney OF Kings County has begun
investigation into the affairs of the American
Salvation Army. Two boys from the so-called I'm
dustrial Homo" OF the organization were put
through examination by the officials yesterday
and as a result warrant obtained for the
arrest OF STAFF Captain Albert Hendicot a seri-
GUS charge.
John Brill. eighteen years old. OF Camden. N. j.
who has been at the Home. was the chief witness
He made affidavit telling OF tho experiences to
which he had been subjected He said several boys
are hired by Hendicot to solicit contributions and
that they receive q commission OF 20 per cent
More OF the boys and men employed by the Army
will be examined to-day.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
NEW WARDEN AT SING SING.
J. B. Frost, Of Brooklyn, Takes Over Keys
from Mr.. johnson.

There Is a new warden at Sing Sing. for Mr.
Johnson turned the keys OF the prison over 10
Jesse B. Frost OF Brooklyn yesterday. The new
warden started in on his duties early in tho
morning. With ex-Warden Johnson he made a
visit TO all parts OF the prison. Chief Keeper
will remain about the prison for a few days
until his successor is entirely familiar with his
duties
The warden has not decided whether no
will make any chances in the old staff. Con-
naughton has been chief keeper for thirty-flve
years and probably will remain such. along with
State Detective Jackson and Mr.. Hickey. the
warden's secretary
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
SHOOTS UP CROWDED STREETS.

That no one was hit yesterday when Michael
Lenarto, of No. liz Mulberry street. fired four
shots at Levano Magolito, a truckman, of No. "a
Mulberry street. at the crowded junction of Null
berry and Bayard streets, regarded a
miracle by the police. A controversy some
packages which Magolito delivering for Le-
narto started the trouble. The revolver came out
In a hurry. AS the first shot was fired
there was wild rush to cover Lenarto started
on a run as as he had fired his fourth shot
Several patrolmen took up the pursuit and a large
crowd Joined in. He finally caught after a
long chase Arraigned In the Tombs police court,
Magistrate Cornell held him In N.t0o bail
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
Surrogates' Notices.

IvOoK. CHARLES Tn puTGuancs OF order Ot
u Hon Abner c Thomas, Surrogate County
OF New York notice hereby Civ 70 all persons ugia9
claims against Charles T. Coos late % the County %
tb.reof 10 the subscribers. their place OF trans
actins business. the Ofice Ct Edward Diuol Bird
the CITY OF New York. baors the eighteenth day
SARAH z COOK.
EDWARD DIMoS BIRD,
SHERMAN ". kNEVALS
HAROLD e COOK.
Executors
.,Ss fSr Sherman W. Flnsyas Harold e CcOs.
EXECUTORS 81 Nassau Street. Borough % Manhattan
New York city
AttoTneys fer sarah E. Cook ENecutrtx. ard Edward
pinion Bird. Executor. = Broad Street Borough %
Manhattan. New York City.
~ pIrRSIrANCE OF AN ORDER OF HON FRANK
il T Fitzgerald Surrogats % the County of New
York. notice Is hereby Siyen % an persons a2ylns
claims against Margaret Willis. also known as Mar
garetta Willis of the County Or New YORK de-
ceased 90 present the with vouchers thereot 20
~ orlcs ~ Chas r 4 VIM. w Buckley. No lii
Jne 3Hlo9 ~, The CIV ~ New York on
Datsd New York. the third day o. june. 1907
WILFRED 5. WILLIS. A4is.nl7iflior sc-
CTIAS p & WM W. BUCKLEY, lil broadWAL, \ J.
city Borough OF Manhattan. Attorneys Tor Ad-
ministrator, Sc
nOws RoBERT.-IN PURsUANCE OF An O5tpsris O5 r
Il j OF HON AiiNER c. THOMAS. SlTrosats % no
County OF New nOtca Is hereby given % a. Pss.1s
OF New York deceased. present the sa-lo Wh
ers thereof 20 the subscriOe'. at her pace et -
the business estate. at the onse q
Demng No I5 wiIam Street IN the city OF Ne" A0'-'
on or before the 18th day OF August next 800
Dated. New York the llth SaE {ys Sv snlstTatrfx
HORACE e. DEMING. Attorney for AdninistF4'FN -
William Street. New York City
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
WOMAN FOUND GUILTY OF BURGLARY.

Mary De Rosa who indicted by the grand
jury for burglary in the third degree in connection
with the Siegel robbery at Orienta Point on March
q last. convicted in the Westchester County
Court yesterday. Some OF the property found n
womans apartment at No. u77 Longwood avenue,
The Bronx She said the goods were placed there
without her knowledge. The robbery caused ex-
element when II happened. and for long time no
cew was found. About 5000 worth of property
was taken Mrs. Siege testified and identified the
recovered loot. Mrs. De Rosa will be sentenced on
Thursday.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
WITH A MILK INSPECTOR
Busy Dag in The Bronr Throloing
IzCay Bad MILK.

'I can't show you the very worst conditions
SAID the woman milk inspector TO the reporter
she hacked her lactometer and the rest of her
paraphernalia in her bag, preparatory 10 starting
out on her rounds My district The Bronx, is
called the gilt edged district II you want to see
real filth you must go 10 the lower East Side. But
I'll take you along Morris avenue. where there
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
WILL NOT FURTHER DIVORCE SUIT
Application of Mrs. S. E. Bowe for Funds
to Appeal Refused.

Justice Hendrick, in the Supreme Court. yester-
day denied the application OF Mrs. Stella L. Bowe
FOR additional counsel fees OF g. 900 TO prosecute
appeal from q decision OF Justice Bischon. affirm
ing referees report holding that the charge OF
misconduct made by Michael A BOwe against his
wife had been upheld and that there had been col
lusion in order TO get divorce.
on this finding Justice Bischorr declined 10 grant
a decree. In his decision Justice Hendrick says
that the defendants position is novel and that he
is not willing TO help her to establish her own
wrong doing
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
3. rHAw SUED FOR DIVORCE.

The suit for abandonment by Mrs, Minnie b
Thaw against her husband. Edward 3. Tha77, who
said he was a second cousin OF Harry Tha7T. has
been discontinued, so that action Tor ctvorce
NAV be brought. Charles A TaUsslg, o. No I'D
Broadway, on behalf OF Mrs. Thaw. VIII make
motion IN the Supreme Court on THURSDAY ror al
rnony and counsel Zee. No names are mentioned
IN Mrs Thaw's complaint Mr. and Mrs. TE2w
were married in 1873 IL Richmond. Va
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
To Whom 1t Nay Concern.
STATE OF NEW YORK. INSURANCE DE.

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Teutonla Insurance Company located at New Csie1is
in the State OF louisiana. has hled IN ms s,- .i
statement officers thereof
It's Condition ana business and complied IN All -
spects with the laws OF this state relating 20
surence Companies Incorporated by otheF states VI -
United States. ,-,,-, r-p-r-
therefore, I'm pursuance OF law l. y ~ ~
SEY, Superintendent OF Insurance or the stan ia
York. do hereby certify that said CoiiValS
authorised transact IT'S appropriate
Fire IN this State In accordance we
year. The Condition ana b.A' -
Of Company at the date OF such statement w
eem6er 81 % igVo, s shS%n ,ss.s a. ssssssLss
Agsregae amount OK iiaeities leNeept ass res 20
ta anu ous P,o9 D,tS ~, SssItta 25O0Oooe
AinoHie OF 1SeI, Ptiu w SAPi'ii'' 1O3 5T565
OF income for tho year SsS IA
Amount OF disbursements for the year
Witness Whereof have hereunto snoscssi1S the
caused the seal OF my Office TO De aHAN1e -
day and year above written -. x~,.x any
r lsssLl oITo hf<t ,n.,raac> .
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23

passing worthless checks responsible for
Bairds flight and suicide. A warrant was out
against him IN case. and he threatened by
others
Baird came OF family in Louisville said to be
of excellent character. and his wife was Louis
Vile girl. He was q graduate OF the Columbia Law
School, but practsed much exoopt whilo he
in the Uptown office OF Brown. Williams &
Burbank. when he had q few
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
SAYS SHE BOUGHT BABY FOR IS.

Mrs Madeline Kellar. OF No. 31s East 65th street,
accused of conducting baby farm, arraigned
yesterday before Magistrate Droege in the York
Vile police court. and held in $500 bail for
trial. She arrested for selling eight-da
baby TO Mrs. Margaret Shea The latter was in
court to appear against the prisoner She testified
that she bought, The baby fes p u
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23

Theodore P. Shonts said last night: 'I have
sent for a copy OF the City Clubs report and
shall study II carefully am glad to receive sug-
gestons at any time, and II the City Club has any
practicable solutions to offer shall be only too
glad to consider them"
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
BOY KILLED BY LLeHTNINa.

Rochester, July 22-Lightnins last night stuck
and killed Peter Ovenisr. fourteen years oll. ss
Fast Williamson The lad and his father sought
shelter from the storm under tree. The latter
was shocked, but recovered.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23

A blush is usually thought of as affecting only
tho face but It often covers the neck and some-
times spreads along the shoulder blades In
fact some people blush all over their bodies.
New-York tribune., 1907-07-23
GLEANINGS.

Miss Gurid Laate. Norwegian girl who Is
working her way through the University of
Minnesota, can make her own clothes in their
entirety from the spinning of the thread TO the
cutting and putting together OF the materials.
She learned spinning and weaving in her native
country and dressmakng in the United States.