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New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
NEGROES KILL DESERTER
He Fought Troopers from Barn
Wanted to See His Wife.
GBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Chicago, May 2I.-Herman Leroy a deserter
from an artillery corps company, and a mill
tary prisoner at Fort Sheridan escaped from
his guards this afternoon, and sought refuge
in deserted barn just south OF the military
reservation. The barn was surrounded by SOL
ders from the fort and when Leroy refused to
surrender, and assailed his pursuers with sticks
and stones. he was shot and killed by two negro
troopers. Privates MacGoodwin and John J. San
ford. both Of Troop NJ. 9th Cavalry. Leroy died
while being removed to the military hospital
The escape is said to have been prompted by
a desire of Leroy to see his wife, whom he mar
ried after his desertion. and who is said to live
in nearby suburb The question whether the
negro troopers were justified in shooting TO
kill was raised as soon as Leroy died. and con-
ference OF officers at the fort will be held 10 de-
eide this matter
Leroy was arrested early in April. and tried
before military court at the fort on a charge
of desertion- 1t found that he had taken
French leave Of his company in New York over
two years ago, and had come almost directly to
Chicago. working Fort Sheridan all the
time. He was convicted. and sentenced TO two
years at the military prison at Fort Leaven-
worth. and at the time of his death was await
ing transportation thither
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
DANIEL NOT Il CANDIDATE
Senator GiUes His Viezcs as to a
Democratic Platform.
by Telegraph 10 The Tribune. J

Lynohburg. Va May Ex-senator Daniel who
has been suggested candidate for the Presi-
Dental nomination in 1908. discussed political ar-
fairs to-day.
Il am in no sense a candidate for the nomna-
ton" he said. while the kindness with which
the mention OF my name has been received in some
quarters is naturally very gratifying to me- l do
not think the situation calls for any public ex-
preston from at this time.
II think that the national ticket should be com
posed Of men according their merit and availa-
bility. without regard to the section from which
they may come, think the national Democratic
platform should enunciate broad general Demo-
cratic principles and be confined to those things
upon which the Democrats generally agreed.
This would bring together the Democratic forces
OF the United States and If they could be brought
together they would have excellent chance for
victory.
Such platform would, OF course. include fair
and Just regulation Of the corporations engaged in
interstate commerce. 1t is generally agreed that
the gold standard should not be menaced dis
turbed by any proposition whatsoever. The race
question in the South is in better position than
ii has been since the upheavaI following the
Civil War. The people of the country taking
more reasonable and just view of the subject than
they have ever done before in history. Nothing
the country or for the colored race than to press
forward any proposition that would put the mind
Of the people into an acute condition upon this
subject at this time
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
SANTIAGO TERRORIZED.
Firing AH Day Long - Cuban
Troops Guard Business Districts.

Santiago de Cuba. May 27.-The strike situa-
tion in this city became greatly aggravated to-
day. There was considerable shooting all
through the day. and at one time this after
serious outbreak was threatened
The business district of the city is being
guarded by five hundred members of the rural
guard. Many rifle shots were exchanged with
rioters. but no one has been reported killed. 1t
is supposed the firing was for purposes of in
timidation. One bullet entered the offices of
the Ward Line of steamships
Open threats to burn property are being made,
and many citizens of Santiago are arming them
selves. They say that the situation is unbear-
able.
Business is paralyzed. Bakery wagons are
sent through the streets guarded by the rural
guard No meat has been received in the city
for two days. The crew of the steamer AntilIa
refused to-day to discharge the cargo. and con-
sequently Robert Alexander quartermaster cap
tain of the 11th Infantry unloaded the perish
able material from the steamer with a squad of
American soldiers. There large quantities
of perishable supplies on board the steamers in
port.
The cigarmakers of Santiago will go on strike
tomorrow. and practically all the Ia borers in the
city and in the vicinity are striking.
The board of arbitration formed yesterday to
settle the strike of the longshoremen has not yet
selected It's fifth member
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
ENDS LIFE
Detectire Walsh Shoots Himself
-4fter Worry about Desk York.

Transferred In the last big shake-up TO desk
duty in Brooklyn. Lieutenant Richard F. Walsh
one of the old Murphy detective sergeants, shot
and fatally wounded himself yesterday He died
soon after on the operating table at the Lincoln
Hospital in The Bronx. Walsh, who had never
done any desk work since his promotion, was
sent to the Classon avenue station from Head
quarters. The desk sergeants did not welcome
any Of the old Headquarters men, and refused
to help them out IN the work.
AS his transfer came without warming Walsh
had no opportunity to take sick leave" TO study
up, and worry over his work. according to his
friends. caused him TO shoot himself.
He had planned TO move yesterday with his
family from No. 427 East 135th street TO Brook
lyn, and his wife had gone to pay deposit on
the apartment. When she returned she
found her husband unconscious, his police re-
volver at his side. and a big blue hole IN his
forehead
Walsh was no relative of Inspector Richard
Walsh. He was appointed to the force patrol
man on November Is. 1897, and made detective
sergeant on November 4. 1901.
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
TEN-YEAR-OLD LAD A BURGLAR.
Diminutive Boy Confesses to Many Crimes
Not Scared by Arrest.

When Albert Skyweit a en-year-old boy, of No
Z77 Richmond Road, Stapleton Staten Island was
arrested last night for breaking into the butcher
shop OF William Beinert. in Canal street. Staple
ton, and stealing two dozen lead pencils, he
fessed to committing twelve other burglaries in
that place last week.
skyweit. who is probably the youngest burglar
ever arrested on Staten Island. is less than four
feet tall and does not weigh eighty pounds. He
captured he getting out of the store
through the transom. He did be
frightened when arrested and at the police station
he said that Sunday he broke into the Office OF
the United States Beef Company block from the
police station and stole $40 worth OF stamps. He
said he broke into the hardware store of
Julius Muller in Bay street and stole a dozen
cheap watches and IS in money He would not give
the names of the other places he robbed.
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
CH4NLER SIDETRACKED.
Lieutenant Governor and Wife Run
Into Saucy Scrubscoman.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Albany. May 27.-Lieutenant Governor Chan
Ter a disgusted man to-day. As he and Mrs
Chanler returning TO Albany from Hudson
the parlor car IN which they were travelling
was switched off at Rensselaer,, and before they
realized II they were quietly sitting In a de-
tached car way down in the labyrinth of the
Rensselaer, yard" The situation did not dawn
upon the Lieutenant Governor until scrub
woman came into the car dbegan busiIy
washing windows.
Isn't this little unusual?" politely asked the
statesman of the woman, as she began on the
second window. Now. mister, where do Won
think you are. anyhow" was the tart rejoinder
of that parsonage. who evidently held not the
Democratic statesman In awe "Youse better
get move on you and get out OF here unless
you're going to set UP housekeeping here" she
added, with disagreeable emphasis
The Lieutenant Governor and Mrs Chanler
sorrowfully gathered up their bundles and
sought other transportation to Albany.
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
EXCHANGED WASHED STAMPS.
Messenger, Arrested, Says He Thought They
Were Good-penies Fraud Attempt

yoDhg man VINO said he Peter Foeartv
messenger. Of No 30 ID street Manhattan was
cLd 'seed Yesterday in the brokerage Offices of s. B
-l"h o. Co, No. 10 Wall street. The police saw
- p'iSoler Is member Of the gang rounded up
fer stamps -
-, -" weeks ago. according the police a
1 s man. alleged to be the partner Of Fogarty
% the office Of S. b. chapn g. Co. and
c., -HHs h1nsef as coming from reputable
EAchange house. requested the cashier to
e1chsnse ten 81 stamps for twenty 81 ones This
"S IeIt were Valueless - i7
Fosarty went back vestordav IN tho came arra,s
get 5.s Cashier asked him wait until he could
~ -. Stamps froTn the safe The cashier ca He'd
- - pc1lee. The authorities say the stamps Fogarfy
sad 90 - nag bet used and washed. The young ma n
yst 1 i4sg nad been given 70 him by young man
'holgnt they good.
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
WHY INVITATIONS GO WRONG.
Postmaster Wilcox Says Women Can't Ad-
dress Letters Without Making Mistakes.

~ believe that the woman is rarity who can
address two hundred and fifty wedding recep-
ton invitations without making 10 per cent mis-
takes" said Postmaster William R Wilcox last
night at tho annual dinner Of the New York
IJniversaIist Club at the st. Denis Let a
woman purposely neglect some IN sending
Invitations and she will blame 1t on the bad de-
livery service Of the Postoffice Department" he
continued "Or If she did send the invitation
and it did not reach it's destination, then she
does not think that she might have addressed 1t
carelessiy but declares right off that the neglect
or dishonesty of the carrier clerk IS re-
sponsible. To show you how careless some
persons are, the New York postoffice last year
found claimants for million and a quarter
misdirected letters. and, even on top of this
amount between two and three million letters
were sent TO the Dead Letter Department"
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
TEN HURT IN CRASH.
One Trolley Rams 4n0ther in Jersey
City-BraEes Fail to Work.

Ten persons were injured. three Of them
seriously. in a trolley accident in Jersey city
last night A northbound car in West Side ave-
nue. crashed into 2 car standing at Jewett ave-
nue. before the motorman had time to apply the
brakes Standing on the rear platform OF the
latter car We're five Three were injured
Charles Clark, Of No. 156 Bright street Jersey
cny, was injured about the head and had his
,eit Iee broken John Mitchell, OF Morton Place.
Nao ms rlsht ear torn off and his left hip fract-
ured. Michael Kelly. OF No. PA First street
was picked UP badly cut and unconscious An
three were taken to the City Hospital. where f.,
was said their condition was critical The seven
others injured. including two women. we're on.
by flying glass. - They refused to give their
names ana went 10 their homes unassisted.
Shrlstolner irving, the motorman Of the West
Side avenue car was arrested
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
WAGE INCREASE FOR $4,000 BEGINS
Textile Workers in Maine Also Demand
Share of Fruits of Prosperity.

Boston. May 27.-The general upward movement
In the wages OF New England cotton mill opera
tives to-day affected about eighty-nve thousand
operatives in Rhode Island Southeastern and West
ern Massachusetts. Amesbury, Mass; Pownal. Vt.
and several other places in Northern New England.
The advance which became operative to-day In the
sections named amounts TO about 10 per cent.
Early next month. It is expected an increase OF
per cent will be granted in many mills in other
manufacturing districts The cotton mills OF New
England employ upward OF two hundred thousand
hands when the machinery is fully manned.
Lewiston Me. May H-At a largely attended
meeting of textile workers OF Lewiston. Auburn
and vicinity. held here tonight II voted TO
demand an increase in wages of 10 per cent. The
cotton mills of Androscogsn County employ seven
thousand operatives.
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
GIBBES WILL CONTEST.
Mrs. T.. h. Post to Fight Barnard
College Requests.
NV Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Newport, r l.. May 27-At hearing in the
Probate Court OF Newport to-day on the Will
OF Miss Emily o. Gibbes. who died at her cot
tage here some weeks ago. II was announced by
counsel Of Mrs Edwin A. Post. OF New York, a
sister Of the deceased woman, that she would
contest tho will, that part Of It which refers
to Barnard College.
Miss Gibbes in her will ignored all her rela-
tives with the exception of a niece. Miss Edwina
A Post 10 whom was hequeathed that part OF
her estate that had been left to her by Robert
Morgan Gibbes. her father. this being compul-
sorry by the will OF Mr. Gibbes. The rest of Miss
Gibbes's large estate bequeathed 10 Bar
nard College, and it is on this that Mrs. Post
bases her contention.
The will was admitted TO probate to-day with
out opposition. but appeal will be taken
within the forty days allowed by law Mrs.
Post was represented by Messrs. Edwards and
Angel OF Providence.
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
MILLION DOLLARS Bail,
Nearly This Amount Filed by In
dicted by Frisco MiIionaires

San Francisco. May 27.-This was arraign-
ment day for indicted milionaires and politi-
clans In Temple Israel. San Francisco's present
courthouse. Bail in the total sum OF $4,000
filed by six millionaires and Mayor Schnnitz.
Ruef who pleaded guilty to extortion and is
indicted for various other crimes. is the only
one who has not sought bail.
The first cash bail to be offered by any of the
nineteen men thus far indicted by the Grand
Jury a $4,000 certified check presented by
Frank G. Drum. indicted fourteen counts
charging bribery OF fourteen supervisors in be-
half Of the San Francisco Gas and Electric
Company.
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
GETS $500 DAMAGE FOR ARREST.
Real Estate Dealer, Held Half Hour, Wins
Case Against Japanese Game Proprietor.

Borough OF The Bronx. recovered verdict of 800
yesterday In the City Court. before Justice Dele
hanty. against Joseph Kopp. of Rockaway Beach
for a half hours false imprisonment
In August. 1904. Wagener. who spends the sum-
mer at Rockaway Beach. visited Japanese bowl
ing game kept by Kopp He played and won n
Japanese gong and Japanese plate. and walked
away. The defendant came after him with n
policeman and accused him of stealing a plate
The policeman arrested him, although he denied
stealing anything and said he simply had the plate
he won. AT the station. after friend had offered
ball. Kopp withdrew his charge.
The plaintiff said he had been injured by being
subjected to the gaze of many persons while being
taken through the streets by a policeman
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
JAPANESE PRESS CALM.
Underlying Fears, Howerer, Re-
garding attacks IN the Vest.

Toxic May 2S.-The japanese press is still
generally calm and reserved over the appar-
emily unprovoked attack upon Japanese In San
Francisco, but 1t Is only out of Difference TO
President Roosevelt and his government and
the confidence reposed In them that public ex-
preston OF resentment is withheld. Even the
most conservative and hopeful fear that repe-
utlon of the occurrence may have serious re-
suits on the relations of both countries
At present, however. the ffrmest friendliness
is still expressed. 1t is confidently hoped that
the Washington government has decided to take
measures which will prevent repetitions of at
tacks on japanese
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
ASSAULT BY FRISCO JAPANESE.
Attack Two Men with Knives-Believed to
Have Mistaken Victim.

San Francisco. May 21-For a murderous as
sault committed by japanese armed with knives
on Horace Hazell. young dentist and Randolph
Merriweather. an electrician, at an early hour
to-day the police have taken NJ. Tugimova Mkt
Keipiro and S. Hamada into custody They are
held pending the outcome of the victims inju-
ries.
The theory Of the detectives is that the Japan
ese believed Randolph Merrlweather to be Rich
ard Merriweather who was arrested week ago
for battery a japanese
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
BODY OF MISSING BOY FOUND.

[By Telegraph The Tribune.l
Wilmington, Del. May 27-The body of Francis
Maloy, four years OLD, who had been missing since
last Tuesday was found here this afternoon in the
Brandywne River. This disproves theories of kid
mapping The child fell into the river from bridge
OF the Peoples Railway Company. 1t is supposed
the body has been lodged between rocks. and there
fore did not respond TO explosions OF dynamite
made to bring II to the surface
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
GOV. LITTLE THOUGHT TO BE DYING

Fort Smith. Ark. May Ex-Governor John r
Little. who Saturday night suffered an at
tack OF heart disease. is believed to be dying
Conditions tonight indicate that he cannot long
survive.
Governor Little has been too Ill to attend TO his
duties for months. and his prolonged stay in a
sanatorium has led TO rumors that he would re-
sign
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
ILLINOIS TWo-cENT FARE BILL SIGNED.

Springfield. H.. May 27-The two-cent passenger
fare bill approved by Governor Deneen late to-
night This bill makes two a mile the maxi
mum fare allowed any railroad in Illinois.
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
MRS. JULIA WARD HOWE SO YEARS OLD,
Celebrates the Day with Her Children and
Grandchildren at Boston Home


Boston. May 27.-Mrs. Julia Ward Howe is s,ob,v
eight years old to-day. She received all dav az her
home in Beacon street. flowers in profus,on and
gifts from friends, acquantances and organizations
coming from all. directions. With her were her
children. Professor Henry NJ. Howe OF Columbia
University; Mrs. Florence Howe Hall and Mrs
Laura E. Richards; also several OF her grand
children week ago Mrs. Howe preached a Wig
orous sermon from the pulpit OF the Church Of the
Disciples, and is in excellent health.
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
COMMODORE VANDERBILT RETURNS
North Star at Newport MARQUIS of
Anglesey and Almeric Paget Aboard

Ne"port' R. l. May 27.-The steam yacht North
seal' uhe hagship Of the New York Yacht Club
C-a.,,.r mere today from Europe. with Commodore
cornelius Vanderbilt on hoard Wyt,t b, 80 a.s
OF London. "se''
@ -He North Star left the Azores on May g. and
=, al hamilton, Bermuda After being cleared
customs authorities at this port she left here
u0-hlght for New York
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
MRS. RICHARD CADBURY KILLED.

Victoria, b. c., May 27.-The Empress of India
to-day brought the body OF Mrs. Richard Cadbury.
wife OF the English chocolate manufacturer who
was killed the result OF falling down the saloon
stairway in a heavy gale May D. The body will
be taken to England by four daughters. who were
accompanying their mother on "A trip around the
world
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28

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New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
$500 TO NIAGARA FALLS AND RETURN

via West Shore r. r. sl025 New York Central.
Good going May 29 returning 31st. See agents
Adyt
New-York tribune., 1907-05-28
FEUD STORY RIDICULED.

Bishop Sarjin and DR. John Ergarian. presi-
dent of the Armenian Society. characterized the
story circulated yesterday that Father vartarian
a member OF a secret society and that his
death the result OF feud In the society as
too silly for consideration Bishop Sarjin said
the priest of such a simple nature that he
would be the last in the world to be mixed
up in political societies socialistic organiza-
tions.
The body Of the priest is held at the rnorgue
awaiting orders from Coroner AcriteIli The
coroner said last night that the body would be
held for several days. The organs will be sent
TO Professor Witthaus for examination as to
traces OF drugs knockout drops"
Mrs. Sherrer told Assistant District Attorney
Manley yesterday that when the trunk was
brought to her house last Wednesday after
noon there rope about II nor was there
that evening when she entered the room. Moo
radian and Sarkisian went 10 the room that
night after Mrs. Sherrer had announced to
them her determination to hold the trunk until
they paid the S3 rent for the room. which they
owed her. When she entered the room on
Thursday morning there sign of either
OF her lodgers.
Mrs Sherrer noticed that the bed had not
been slept In and that there rope around
New-York tribune., 1907-05-20
HENRY BYRON WARNER MARRIED.

Henry Byron Warner leading man with Miss
Eleanor Robson in "Salomy Jane" which closed
its engagement at the Liberty Theatre Saturday
night was married yesterday to Mrs. F. r. Ham
lin widow Of F. r. Hamlin, OF the theatrical firm
of Hamn Mitchell & Fields. The ceremony. which
was performed by the Rev. DR.. George {. Hough-
ton rector of the Little Church Around the Corner
was at the brides home No. 43 Fifth
Mr. Warner born in London IN 1876. and is a
son of Charles Warner, the well known English
actor He was educated at the Bedford Grammar
School Adopting his fathers profession. he played
small parts making his first success the Rev
Mr. Eden in .It's Never Too Late TO Mend" He
played many parts in support OF his father. and
succeeded as D'Artagnan in The Three Mus
keteers' when his father unable 10 play be-
cause of illness. Mr.. Warner came to this country
from England In 1905. The following year he ap
peared as John Danbury, NJ. P, In Israel Zang-
Wills comedy Nurse Marjorie. in support Of
Mas Eleanor Robson.
New-York tribune., 1907-05-20
TRIP OF SCIENTIST AND AUTHOR.

Edmonton Alberta, May u (SpeciaD.-Prepared
for their one Thousand mile canoe trip northeast
from Edmonton, Ernest Thompson Seton the
writer Of animal stories and Edward A. Preble
representing the Biological Survey OF the United
States have started for the North, and will be
absent for six eight months. The ultimate des-
tination Of these men IS the Barren Lands lying
north and east Of Great Save Lake. In order to
reach this point travellers will proceed by stage
to Athabasca Landing, thence directly north 70
Athab basca Lake, and thence by Slave River to
Great Slave Lake. From the lake they will go by
canoe north and east, beginning there their work
The entire summer VIII be spent in padding
through a network of rivers and lakes OF the coun
try taking every opportunity to study the condi-
tons.
This trip will bly, be one Of importance to
CANADIANS Mr.. Preble has already visited the
northern country three times. and has spent ons
winter there. He IS authority the natural
history Of Northern Canada, and ts especially
versed in the science OF crop conditions and agri-
culture which he is preparing
haustive treatise. lie will also gather data which
Is expected TO be OF great value TO the Biological
Survey MIR. Seton said that book might possibly
be the result Of the trip to the Barren Lands He
expects to away until October. On his return he
has expressed his Willingness 10 lecture in Edmon-
ton on the result OF his observations