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New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
WILL CONFER ON COTTON
AHack on Spectators to Come Be
fore international Conference.

Atlanta, Oct. 6.-Flve hundred delegates the
international conference of cotton growers ana
manufacturers, representing the industries of grow
ing spinning and manufacturing cotton of the entire
world are in Atlanta tonight The object In the
coming together OF representatives OF interests
whose aggregate products valued at three billion
dollars annually is primarily economy. Another
object is the organization of permanent congress
which shall meet annually, and also have depart
ments for the dissemination of information at all
times
The leading men OF the international cotton spin
ners' associations Of Europe, the Association of
Cotton Manufacturers of the United States, the
American Manufacturers Association. the Farmers
Educational and Cooperative Union and the South
ern Cotton Association are here, and collectively
their organizations constitute the international
ference, which will begin tomorrow and continue
three days.
Many of these men arc avowedy opposed to the
speculative element which has attached itself to
the cotton growing industry and if the forthcom-
ing congress can do it, they say it will devise
means to eliminate It, c. w. Macara of Man
chester. England. head of the great Zimmerman
mills. and president of the International Cotton
Spinners' Association of Europe. calls the specua
tive end of the business curse, and hopes to see
il eliminated.
Speaking Of the work of the congress and its
aims, Mr. Macara admitted with qualification. that
European mills sold their product at an aver
age of nine months ahead. the basis of raw
cotton at Is cents pound, while the present mar
ket Is under II cents. This, he admitted, is large
profA but he said ii is not excessive when 1t IS
considered there years when mills are operated
at a loss OF the total value OF last years crop
in this Country-nore than s70O,0 00O,o0o-he said
specuators and bucketshops got 800 900 in
charges and commissions.
The conference will he called to order at 10
o'clock tomorrow morning, by Chairman James
r. McColl, of Providence. of the American Associa-
ton of Cotton Manufacturers. The address of wei
3aIf,r It-C
The business OF the conference will begin in the
afternoon. with meetings Of the various commit
tees on sectional subjects. Reports of committees
and discussions begin on Tuesday morning.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
BRILLIANT METEOR SEEN AT SEA.
Illuminated Western Sky Saturday, Say Pas.
sengers or Castillian Prince.

The etcames Castiliian Prince, which arrived
yesterday from Fernandua. reports that on Octo-
Der g. at 10 o'clock at night. most brilliant
meteor fell from the zenith in westerly direc-
tion. expiring at ltitade CT u to 10 degrees
from the horizon, Illuminating the western sky
in its transit. and showing objects under its
heavenly path to the NAKED eye. This occurred
when the vessel was steaping up the coast he
tween Bdrnegat and Sea Girt
The Castillian Princes passengers includes! six
seamen from whaling schooneTs and Captain Ed
wards Of the whaling schooner John +. Banta of
Provincetown, Mass Captain Edwards was re-
heVed by another captain and sent horae. because
OF illness. Four of his returned with MIN.
They had been cruising three months
The other two seamen were from the whaling
schooner Pedro Varela, which put into FayaI and
landed them. The men were destitute while the
vessel was in port, They were sent home by the
American cnnenl
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
WANT RATE WAGE IN BUDGET.
G. F. U. Pleased with Corporation COunsePs
Ruling on Standard.

A report was read at yesterdays meeting OK the
Central Federated Union by James Holland on be-
ham OF the prevailing rate of wages committee.
appointed 10 see that the prevailing rates of all
affiliated trades embodied in the city Budsst
for 1905. He said the committee did not attend
the Board OF Estimate conference on Friday, be-
cause il was supposed that IL would take place on
Wednesday. but he happened 10 be present
He read the report OF the proceedings. including
the opinion of the Corporation Counsel as TO fix
ing the prevailing rates OF wages. The part OF the
opinion suggesting that Manhattan schedules Be
made the standard was applauded Several dele
gates said the schedules of wages for their unions
We're not mentioned in the report and they were
told to turn in their schedules to Mr.. Holland be-
fore Wednesday a letter read from the
Highway LabOrers' Union that its members were
unable 10 fix prevailing rate. and wanted advice
on the subject. II referred 10 the couImittsss
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
HOW's THIS FOR A JANIToR ?
Tenants Won't Pay the Rent Because They
Like Him So.

The Tenants Protective Association" although
not Incorporated and composed chiefly OF the feHt
nine heads or the twenty families In the six story
apartment house az No 4T4 Grand street. has for
naIly issled ukase Max Gruber. the owner Ot
building. that he restore Isaac WeiCstein.
who was recently depOsed as janitor II he expects
receive the rent from the members Of the asso-
citation.
The association was formally organized yesterday
morning after three OF the housewives had reeitsd
the misfortune which to the janitor on Thurs
day. when he forcibly elected from the prem
ises because of dispute with the owner Tbs
janitor owns a boOtshop az No Pitt street, and
while he was at work the cohorts OF Cruber carried
his wife and sister from the room where they had
lived since he became janitOT year ago, and, Wlth
the assistance of several policemen. quelled one OF
the most unusual East Side riots. The tenants then
decided 10 have their choice of janitor or move
When their demands received with contempt
by Gruber It decided 10 lock the house and not
pay rent
While the tenants held the house yesterday s
janitor slipped into the apartments under cover
Of being a plumber He told to get out to-day
or receive the same treatment accorded 10 Wein-
stein by the owner and his men.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
CONNECTICUT ELECTIONS TO-DAY.
Next Republican Nominee for Governor May
Depend on Result.

New Haven, Oct CspeciaD.-'The annual little
town. elections take place tomorrow. Upon their
result will depend TO a degree the next Republican
candidate for Governor. and this may hinge
the attitude OF the state in the national convention
More than this, Democratic landslide through
out the state would compel many OF the political
slate makers to shift their entire programme and
cause running to cover of many schemes which
only half perfected
II Is admitted that Democratic success in the
only two cities OF tho state where full tickets will
be voted tomorrow would place Connecticut once
moro I'm the list OF debatable states. By the rank
and file If the Republicans in the state this would
be taken as a demand that Governor Woodruff be
renomnated, not alone to the state ticket
at the election next fall, but TO success
the national ticket. 1t is believed that friends
of President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft would
make clear their wishes that Governor Woodruff
be renominated, in case of pronounced Democratic
victories in Connecticut tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
ON SPEEDWAY.
Don Derby Defeats Coast Marie IN
Some LiUely Brushes.

Don Derby. 2.O4I4. and Coast Marie. 2:11H. two
OF the fastest PAGERS driven the Speedway. met
yesterday in a series of brushes which proved 10 be
the best seen on the road this season.
James a Murphy the former owner OF Star
Pointer, ;59L, drove Don Derby. DR.. H D. Gil
former president of the Road Drivers Association
behind the black Getting of with a flying
start. Don Derby each time gained lead in the
first quarter which Coast Marie could not quite
close in the last. though she finished with wht-l
wind rush and missed the mark by not more than
a nose. DR. Gill was not discouraged by the defeat
but said that he would have his fast PAGER ready 10
try again next Sunday
Back the Speedway after absence OF two
years. Luke A. Burke's black trOtters West Wilkes
2:1311. and FL Moro 2:13 L. in double harness. de-
feated J. w Corntsh's TOpsey. :09 twice in
cessiou. West Wilkes IS eighteen years old.
Two runaways enlivened the mornings sport
Both were stopped BY Mounted Policeman Murphy
without injury to horses drivers William Cooks
Grand Circuit trotter Billy Foster Boy IL T. was
one OF the runaways- The other a chestnut
cob driven by Jacob HeCht, of East 18th street
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
MARRIAGES WILL UNITE FORTUNES
Coming Ceremonies in Cleveland of Interest
to Business World.
Thy Telegraph to The Tribane.I !

Cleveland. Oct 6-Through two MARRIAGES 70 10
solemnized in Cleveland next spring a merger of
sSoc0OcOo in COAL steel. oil and vessel interests will
be formed. Miss Marguerite Andrews who will
De married to Alvah Bradley. is a granddaughter
OF samuel Andrews one of the Standard OIL organ
izers. The Bradleys are heavily Interested IN coal
lands and other real estate
Miss Flora Morris. by her marriage to Homer
Everett, will unite the Morris millions with those
Of Sylvester Everett, former partner OF Andrew
Carnegie.
The weddings are set for the early spring and
will be elaborate affairs. The brides-to-be who
are also friends will probably attend each other
Both are graduates OF the Hathaway-Broyvn
School, and debutantes of the last season
Messrs. Everett and Bradley Yale graduates
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
SUN GREETS HOME WEEK.
EHsabeth's Former Residents FiocE
Back to Meet old Friends.

Elizabeth. Oct. (speciaD. -Elizabeth's Old Home
Week celebration began to-day with special services
in every local church The city is filled with FORMER
residents some of whom have from distant
parts of the country to visit their native city Ihe
streets are aisles of color Every hotel is hlled
every boarding house is entertaining it's greatest
capacity and every private house has its quota OF
guests.
With sermons of old home interest and music
fitting to the occasion. the day IN the churches
was a noteworthy At sunrise a salute was
fred by Battery B OF Orange. Captain Carter COM
mandnE and all the bells in the city chmed
forth the announcement that Old Home Week had
arrived.
Thus begun the day was unmarked by other
special features than church services. In the
evening an organ recital given by Miss Fannle
Odlin. in St Patricks Church. The great struct-
ure crowded to the doors. Singers from other
churches IN the city aided in the chorus.
Tomorrow the festivities begin. and great pro-
gramme has been provided for the opening Of the
real jubilee At o'clock in the morning the Car
nivaI grounds will be thrown open and the sound
os the barkers' voices will begin. to continue un
ceasngly through nearly every hour of the coming
week attracting visitors their various places Of
amusement.
The main feature of to-morrow's programme
however, is the big civic parade. in which Will be
twenty huge and elabOratey decorated floats. be-
sides representatives from every organization in
the city. both fraternal and industrial General D.
F Collins. of this city. commanding the Second
Brigade, National Guard of New Jersey, will act
as grand marshal of the parade. He will oe as
sisted by Captain Robert l. Patterson. cnlet or
staff The division commanders are Major { W.
Irwin Assemblyman John r. MoXon and Edward
Nugenr.
The parade will start from the carnival grounds
Immediately after the crownins Of the carnival
queen. Miss Katheryn Cullinane. Former Governor
Foster III Voorhees, will make the principal speech
at this ceremony. after which the queen. sur
rounded by the most elaborate colors. Will be
escorted through the city magnificent float
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
NO CLEW TO GIRLS MURDERER.
Philadelphia Arrested, Following Brutal
Killing of East Camden Child

Camden y. J., oct. 6.-The murder Of Ethel New
ms Marx. nine years old. OF East Camden,
whose body found in thicket not far from
her home yesterday, is a complete mystery. though
the police to-day arrested August Dougas, OF Phil
adclphla. lie IS held for examination, together
with Joseph Wood. sixteen years old who was ar
rested last night
Dongas arrested af,cr lie had been acting
quecrly the spot where the body OF the child
found. The detectives say they have wit
nesses who saw him the of the crime un
Thursday afternoon, when the little girl disap-
pcared. Dongas declares he in Philadelphia
Wood arrested primarily because Mrs Harry
Marx. mother of the murdered girl was accus-
toned TO leave him charge of her children while
she shopping tours. He denies Knowledge
OF the crime.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
BARK RUNS DOWN LIGHTsHIP.
New York Vessel Then Goes Ashore on
Bearses Shoals-Floated

Chatham, Mass, oct. 6-In a collision Of the
bark Freeman. bound from New York for Boston,
with the Shovelful Shoals lightshp Tonight. both
mastheads of the lightshp carried away and
the bark went ashore.
The accident caused by the attempt OF the
Freeman TO clear tug towing two blrges, which
gave scant room for the bark to pass between it
and the lghtship When the yards of the bark
swung around they crashed against the mast
heads of the ghtship carrying them away.
AS the Freeman cleared herself she went ashore
Bearses Shoals. Captain Kelley and the life
saving crew Of the Monomoy Point station boarded
the bark and with the assistance of the tug Julia
Moran foated her
The Freeman which is commanded by Captain
John Vannamee continued her way to Boston
apparently uninjured.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
PASTOR REFUSES TO 0FFICIATE.
Resents Action Taken by Upstate Church
Dissolving Their Relations.

Schenectady. N Y, Oct. 6-A special dispatch to
The Gazette" from WateTvlet says that the Rev
DR.. c. b. Perkins, who have begun the
sixth year of his pastorate at the First Baptist
Church here to-day, did not do so. owing to the
action taken at a church meeting on Friday. when
a resolution passed dissolving the relations
between pastor and congregation. The action was
q complete surprise 70 DR.. Perkins. he had
ceived no intmation that such a step to be
taken.
1t is said that only a small minority of the men,
bers Of the church are opposed to DR. Perkins and
that if he 10 fight he need co. but he has
declined so. and positively refused ofciate
at the services to-day. He for nine years
pastor Of a Baptist church at Amsterdam.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
sI" TRAIN RUNS INTO OPEN SWITCH.

The Brooklyn Rapid Transit elevated trains on
tho Myrtle avenue. East New York and Fifth ave-
nue. lines were tied Up for two hours last night
confusion when ,Ridgewood train ran into an
open switch at Myrtle and Pearl street
The front car became partly derailsd, interfering
with trains bound for Manhattan the other
track. No injured
The railroad officials managed, after a time TO
get the Manhattan track clear and then switched
the homeward bound around the wreck. In
the meantime the crowds which would have taken
the elevated trains nearly swaInped the service on
the trolley lines. The trains and cars were not
running on regular schedule time until far into
the night.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
WE'D DESPITE JEALOUS LOVERS RAZOR
Girl Disfgured by Cuts Becomes Bride in
Hospital

Matilda Monisertonia the pretty twenty-year-old
italian who is IN the Harlem Hospital recov
erfng from wounds inflicted with razor by
Jealous lover. married to Carlos Martini, the
successful suitor, in the hospital yesterday. A
notary public performed the ceremony. and a nurse
and doctor the witnesses.
Dozninick Bonato, OF No. 4N East 1i6th street.
called at the young womans home. No. 43 East
1o6th street. Tuesday. and when his proposal Of
marriage wes rejected slashed the girl with a
razor, dsfguring her face. She brooded over be-
ing disfigured, thinking that Martini, whom she
had known since childhood. would desert her.
Hearing of this. Martini determined that they
should be married at once. The church ceremony
will take place the young
cnvers.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
SLIGHT BOY REsCUEs HEAVY MAN
Plunges Into Harlem River with Clothes on
and Keeps 1870 Pounds Afoat.

Peter stahl. a ffteen-year-old boy Of consider
ably Jess than hundred pounds burthen,
plunged into the Harlem River last night and
cUed Thomas Godfrey weighing 1SO pounds. who
in some mysterious way fell from the pier at 127th
street
Young stahl fishing with several companions
whel ne heard Godfrey calling for help. He
plunged into the water without waiting to remove
his clothes. and kept the afoat until his
panions got rope and hauled Godfrey ashore.
Godfrey was attended by ambulance surgeon
from the Harlem Hospital and his boy rescuer ran
homo TO get dry clothes
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
WOMAN GIVES LIFE FOR FRIEND,
dies After Being Taker from Harbor, Where
She Sought to Save Companion.
tBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.

New London. Conn. Oct 6.--Whle Mrs. Mary A
Collins and Mrs. Herrick wife Of a coachman in
the employ of Frederick T. Mason, were strolling
on Charles r. Eanscoms wharf. IN Pequot avenue,
Saturday night Mrs. Herrick slipped and fell into
the harbor. Mrs Collins jumped into the water and
attempted TO save her.
Both women rescued by John A Scott and
other employees of the Scott Wrecking Company. who
heard the cry for help. Mrs Collins bravery. how
ever cost her life, she died in few minutes
after being taken from the river. She was fifty
nine years old. the widow OF Oscar Collins. She
leaves two married daughters and a son.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
LAWYER HITS WITNESS WITH CHAIR.
Mississippi Judge Calls Assault on Accused
Negro Justifable.
rRv Telegraph 70 The TrIbune. ]

Mobile. Ala, oct. "a dispatch from Brook
haven Miss says that f y. Bryant negro, for
mery a school teacher in tbis county. was tried
before Justice Hoffman yesterday a charge Of
trafiicldng unlawfuly in examination questions
prepared by the State Superintendent for use in the
fall examinat tions of teachers. After hearing the
evidence Judge Hoffman took the under ad-
visement until next Tuesday.
When Bryant took the witness stand In his own
defence the manner in which he answered so ag
gravated p. Z. Jones. counsel for the state. that
the latter seized chair and dealt him blow on
the head The court excused tho act Of the at
torney as being entirely justi1able."
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
FALLS FROM AoUsEsoAT; BROWNS.

Worcester Mass. oct. 6-Mrs Mabel Stevens
employed in the home Of Harry +. Patterson of
Shrewsbury. fell from houseboat into Lake Qun-
sigamond near the anglers clubhouse on the
Shrewsbury shore. to-day and was drowned. The
body was found in six feet of water. The woman
Ia supposed TO have taken refuge In the houseboat
while on her way home late last night The medi-
cal examiner decided that death was accidental
Mrs. Stevens was a daughter OF Mr. Garman, an
undertaken, In Providence
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
BLAST KILLS TWO, INJURIES FIVE.
Buffalo italian Hammers Dynamite with
Sledge with Serious Results

Buffalo. Oct benjamin Fornlato, foreman OF
a gang Of laborers was blasting Stag at the Union
Furnace Companys plant to-day. While driving
25-pound dynamite cartridge into drilled hoIe ne
decided 10 hammer il IN with a sedge-
Formato's head blown off Anthony Tom
milo also killed and five other men were in
jured Formato's body was blown into the air thirty
feet. Tommillos trunk torn and mangled and
the othcr struck by flying pieces of Stag.
Large chunks came down through the engine house
roof and injured the there.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
HORSE KILLS TWO AND BURNS BARN

Central Village. Oct Especially William ApIev
was burned to death yesterday in trying TO rescue
livestock from fire which destroyed large barn
owned by his sister. Mrs Fannie Moriarity II ta
thought that a horse kicked a lighted lantern
near its stall and caused the fire. The same horse
fatally Kicked George Moriarity, Mrs Moriaritv's
husband, two weeks ago, and child also died from
injuries received from this horse The loss from
the fire is $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
SUICIDE IN BUFFALO WOODS.

Buffalo. Oct. 6.-The body of supposed to
be B. Netscher. of st. Louis, was found in the
park woods to-day. The police thinks he was a
suicide. He has bullet hole in his temple.
Netscher stayed ct a hotel until September o.
when he went away, with his bills paid In full hut
leaving his baggage behind him. The identhca-
ton Is reasonably certain.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
RAnIihIinanal

RepubIicansl Register to-day. DON'T think
because this 10 "off year" your vote won't
be needed. Judges, assembIymen, aldermen
all deeply concerned in the making of good or
bad soVernment-are to be elected. Do you
want good government Then don't fail to
resisteri
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
WILL DISCUSS TRUST PROBLEM"

Chicago oct. G.. Srhe National Civic Federation's
next conference WI ne held October % to October
?5 in Chicago and VIII he devoted 70 a discussion
Of the trust problem" Delegates have been
named by the governors of forty-two states and
territories and by the commissioners of the Dis
trict OF Columbia In addition representatives are
expected from various national trade and indus
trial organizations. number OF governors and
attorneys general have accepted invitations to be
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
wATcHMAN MURDERED; NEGRO HELD.

Bridgeton, Oct. s.-James Camn a night watch
man for a basket factory. was found murdered at
his post to-day. His head had been crushed The
police arrested Gilbert Maddox. q negro. Maddox S
clothing was bloo9staned and keys which. it is said
have been identidei as the property of the watch
man were found in his pockets. The negro denies
having murdered the watchman An axe was found
beside the body.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
APPLE TREE YIELDS FIFTY BUSHELS.
But 1t Is Forty Feet High and the Top
Branches Are Unplucked.

southlngton Conn. oct. tspecaD.-The largest
apple tree in the is the dooryard Of Charles
Warehouses; home. and has already yielded hfty
bushels Of apples this fall. with the top branches
rnpluckeI The treo is Ii around, - feet nigh
and has a 6O-foot spread OF the branches at the
widest part
Ever since ANYBODY in Southnston can rensm-
Der the tree has been its present size. "Eph
Assans who lives next door. s seventy-hve years
Bid and the tree is lust the same now II was
when he was a hoy.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07

Did you see yesterday the Fall
tints on the countryside!
Browns, a touch of smoke, and
clear cool greys.
They're reflected in our Fall suits,
and make attractive novelties.
Fall suits and overcoats, furnish
ings, hats and shoes.
For men and boys.
ROGERS, PEET & COMPANY.
Three Broadway Stores.
. 255 s42 1850
Warren ST. 18th st. S2ud 81.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
ENGINEER KILLED IN COLLISION.

Rocky Mountain. N C., Oct. 6.-The northbound
Florida and West Indian limited passenger train
on the Atlantic Coast Line ran into an open switch
and came in collision with yard engine at South
Rocky Mountain at 2S0 o'clock this morning. G.
w. Boney, engineer of the passenger train, was in
stantly killed and T. T. Hill a postal clerk was
slightly injured. Many passengers were thrown
from their berths. but not one was hurt
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
PROSPERITY IN CALIFORNIA

San Francisco. Oct 6-There was unusp,u
heavy immigration to this state from Eastarn
points during September according to returns re-
ceived by the California Promotion Committee
The number of colonsts arriving during the month
almost doubled those arriving in the same period
one year ago. Business conditions in all lines
show steady Improvement
New-York tribune., 1907-10-07
JOHN MITCHELL SERIOUSLY Ill.
President of United Mine Workers Fails to
Recover After Operation.
rPx re.egraph to The rrtsuns.l ]

Indianapolis, Oct. 6.--John Mitchell president of
she United Mine Workers of America is reported
10 be seriously If not critically. I'll his home in
this city. He has been confined TO his room for
ten days as the result of operation several
weeks ago. from the effects Of which he failed to
recover II was said last week that he would be
out in a few days, but discouragng reports came
TO his associates To-day