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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16
GARBAGE DISPOSAL BAD
Bensel Investigating and VIII Intro
duce Better Methods.

DR. Walter Bensel. Street Cleaning Commissioner
will have one of the foremen Of the garbage squad
before him to-day 10 find out why the carts under
his control have not sufficient covering prevent
the loss of the refuse during collection. One OF
the carts was seen coming out OF Spruce street TO
Park Row yesterday with ragged cover
The whole system of garbage collection Is to be
overhauled, and II is Intended To Introduce tho
most modern methods obtainable At present the
requirements OF the department are strict enough,
80 far as the removal Of the garbage is concerned.
but Dr. Bensel has started crusade TO that
the requirements are observed in every particular.
The carts In use In this city open, with a
canvas cover, to be used when the collection Is
finished From house 10 house IT, carts go open
and unprotected. The refuse is spilled from time
to time. and rots In the until the street Is
cleaned.
There IS practically not another large city in this
country or Europe. 1t is said in which greater
is not exercised In the disposal OF garbage. In
most OF the cities large wagons are used each with
cover OF metal. which Is let down when a garbage
can Is emptied into the wagon. In that way the
odors do not escape and II Is impossible to lose any
part OF the load in transit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16
BOSTON WOMAN GETS DIVORCE.
Sought Decree So That Husband Might Be
Free to Marry Her Rival.

Mrs. Isabel S. Cunningham who belongs 70 the
Hemenway family OF Boston. began final proceed
ings IN the Supreme Court IN Brooklyn. yesterday,
10 free herself from her husband. Joseph To
bridge Cunningham. also OF Boston, who now -
ceveS Sl6UO year the manager OF electrt-
cal concern with Offices at No IL Broadway. Man
haitian. The reason for Mrs Cunninghaul's ac-
ton is that she wishes her husband 20 be free 20
marry Miss Lizzie Dempsey the woman with
whom he has lived his vita IN Borough Park.
and by whom he has had tEo children The IN
jured wife wishes the little ones. who are giyis.
four and six years old. to have a fair chance Il
life
AR and Mrs. Cunningham were married at thu
Hotel Oxford. Boston. December u. 1864 Gun
ningham at that time was 8 friend OF Josiah
Quincy and other Democrats politicians OF Nassa
chusetts and had political aspirations He was
tee A few years after the marriage hs became
acquainted with Mss Dempsey, who IS the daush-
ter OF a Boston cooper. and brought her q New
York with him. Mrs Cunningham caught her n
the Grand Central Station seven years ago and
hOrSewhipped her
Mrs Cunningham possesses means OF her own
and has been living No 90 Clifton place. Brook
lyn, while Cunningham and Miss Dempsey lived ~
No. SSH Fifteenth avenue Borough Park. All tn9
reighbors have accepted them legally mated
At the hearing before Justice Clark yesterday
Mrs Cunningham applied for final decree IN
introductory decree was signed BY Justice Grams
on April Q. Cunningham was not present. but Wis
represented by attorney, who did not oppose -
application.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16

April g. 1928. Mr.. Delaney to this country In
q sailing vessel in 1s41. He settled IN this city,
living for many years at Broad and Pearl streets.
In 1857 he appointed letter carrier by Post
master Isaac V. Fowler.
He married at early ase and In 1859 was
transferred Station r. then at Third avenue and
S0th street. at the end Of the old Third avenue
stage line. He then moved TO 9th street. and there
eight children were born, four OF whom alive
James Delaney, jr.. Ia in business In Chicago:
Charles Katherine and Mrs. Killackey live in this
city. He has been q widower twenty-five years.
and hearty and proudly points TO the fact that no
never used intoxicants except when ordered TO in
sickness Formerly he enjoyed a cigar, but has
not smoked for eight years.
Always living simple life. he was able TO lay
away few dollars. and when the Bronx boom
was years ago he invested his savings
there and now retirss with a competence which Is
said TO amount 20 $4,000.
Mr.. Delaney Is Of retiring disposition and not
inclined to talk OF himself. There is nothing TO
tell" said he. Il not official, simply a pub
lie servant who. feeling the weight OF his years
wants rest" After some coaxing by his daughter
he consented TO talk FOR not more than five min
utes"
AT the time of my appointment there were but
thirty-ve carriers in the city delivering mail from
the Battery 27th street. We received no regu-
lar pay. Outgoing mail taxed three cents q
letter. and OF this we received a penny and tho
government two cents Incoming letters were
taxed at two cents. This money taken by the
carriers to superintendent, Mr. Hallett and
at the end OF month equally divided among the
we wore no uniforms. and instead of a bag we
carried mail in Bingham handkerchief tied
together with the four corners and carried over
the arm"
For about ten years Mr.. Delaney has had the
Blackwell's Island route. making two trips daily
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16
OLDEST NAIL CARRIER.
James Delaney Retires after Fifty
Years of Service.

After being in the employ Of the United States
uninterruptedy for fifty years James Delaney, said
20 be the oldest letter carrier in the country,
tires from tho service to-day.
The carriers OF Station r at Third avenue and
18th street where he has served since 1883. savr
the veteran impromptu reception yesterday
afternoon when no went TO the office 20 collect his
last half-month's salary.
z. NJ Morgan. acting postmaster. sent tho FOL
lowing letter: In acknowledging the receipt OF
your resignation 10 Become effective July l6 1907.
wish 20 tender you my congratulations upon your
having been enabled 10 complete hfty years con-
tnuous service letter carrier attached 20 this
Office It Is indeed a splendid record OF faithful
ness conscientious discharge OF official obligations
and fidelity 20 duty. OF which you should justly
feel proud. Your career In the service has boon
such that It can be pointed 10 example 10 be
emuated by ell performing duty in tho capacity
in which you have served and desire 20 sNtend
to you my personal assurances OF esteem and 10
express the hope that you may yet be granted
health and happiness for many years to como"
Tho farewells being said. Mr.. Delaney went TO
his home No H7 Fest 9Th street whore he
began packing up prior to starting on a long
vacation. which begins with his retirement to-day
Born at Mountrath. Queens County. Ireland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16
STRAUS-KUHN WEDDING.
Presents, Sent to Wrong Warehouse, Found
TO Spend Honeymoon Abroad.

Herbert Straus, of Isidor Strauss. Of No.
PAS Broadway, and Miss Therese Kuhn. daughter
of Edward Kuhn. a retired merchant living at No,
164 East 72d street. married in the small ball
room at SherTys. Fifth avenue and 44th street,
yesterday afternoon o'clock The ceremony
performed by the Rev Samuel Schulman, rabbi
of the Temple Ell. Fifth avenue and East 10th
street. Miss Kuhn. who was given away by her
father. was attended by Miss e. Haas while jesse
!. Straus, the brother of the bridegroom. acted
his best
After the ceremony buffet supper served at
Sherry's for the bridal party and the guests. num-
boring in all about four hundred. Among them.
in addition to Nathan Stratus, the uncle Of the
bridegroom, Mrs. Straus and the members of the
families OF the bride and bridegroom Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob II. Schiff. Mr.. and Mrs. Mortimer
Schin Mr.. and Mrs Henry Selisman. Henri p.
Wertheim and Gustav Lindenthal. ex-Commission-
Of Bridges
The wedding presents which sent to the
wrong storage warehouse day or two ago were
found and returned. Mr.. and Mrs. Stratus have an
nounced their intention OF going to England
their wedding They will spend their honey
moon automobiling through Great Britain. and pos
sibly the Continent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16
THIEF RAN INTO POLICE STATION.
Made the Mistake While Trying to Escape
After Stealing Mans Watch.

Louis Demico ran into an open door yesterday
afternoon TO escape from pursuers after he had
grabbed a mans watch. The open door led TO
the Church street station. Demco saw his mis-
take and tried 10 jump through a window, but
John Anthony. the doorman. caught him and
pulled him back. few minutes later he was
taken TO the TOmhs. where he was held for ex-
animation Wednesday.
lot Of excitement caused by the chase
after Demico. II started in restaurant in
lower broadway when John Evans q clerk OF
the Equitable Company. felt some pulling
his watch out of his pocket. Evans gave chase
down broadway to Liberty street. He caught
the man at Church street. As he had only three
minutes to get back 10 his desk Evans was glad
TO let Demico go in return for his watch Sew
eral other pursuers came up just then and
Demico fled again, this time into the f,b,,r,b
street station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16
SUIT RECALLS ACCIDENT TO PONCE
Steamship Company Asked to Pay Loss on
Cargo of Oranges.

Tho story OF the breaking of the shaft OF the
New York and Porto Rico company's steamer
Ponce in December. when she drifted about the
ocean for sixteen days and was finally lowed into
the haroor OF Hamilton. Bermuda was revived
yesterday, when suit was filed In the United States
Court against the steamship company for losses
Sustained by the owners OF some OF tho perishabla
freight on board at the time.
Tho main portion Of the cargo OF the Ponce was
composed of oranges. which had been loaded I'm
Porto Rioo and were consigned 10 dealers in this
city. Upon the arrival OF the steamer at Hamilton
board OF survey, consisting OF the captain Of the
Ponce and two others inspected the fruit and de-
cided that the best thing TO do was 70 sell IL as
they decided that II would not stand the trim 10
this city. Under tho maritime rules a captain Of a
ship suffering mishnp has the right 10 do mis-
provided further delay would result in tho loss
OF tho cargo
Tho oranges Sold and brought 10 cents a
box. while II they had been brought 10 New York
they could have been sold for 81 90 box II "a rho
contention or the owners OF the oranges who arc
represented by Wray Callaghan, OF No ia
broadway. that oranges formed the principal food
or the residents Of Hamilton for months after tho
sale, and that some OF them were even reDacked
and sent 10 New York and sold for the regular
price OF 81 TO- They have Nbelied the Ponce for tho
sum that they claim TO have lost S7@0 and
Will try 10 recover that from the stea nsbin
company.
The owners Of the oranges are the p r Rrackctt
company. Sgobel & Day. G. Caseso & Co and
Brucato Brothers, and they have assigned Their
claims 10 Thomas Conway. who will prosecute the
suit '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16
THE NoRTHFIELD SCHOOL.

The Mortified Summer School for Women's For
egn Missionary Societies will begin its fourth SEES
sion on Tuesday. July g. The meetings continue
for eight days. and. Judging by the programme.
they will be active days Almost every morning
there will be Bible study, presided over by DR. c.
H. Patton. Among the missionaries who will speak
are DR. Anna Kugler. of India. and Mrs Benjamin
w I.arrabee, of Persia. who the programme
for July a. and Miss Georgana Baucus and Miss
L E. DickHrsOn, from Japan who will talk on
Jrly d. Then there is a study course. conducted
by Mrs Helen b. Montgomery. and there arc
preaching and vesper services UNCONVENTIONAL rail-
lies and discussions OF various questions connected
with missionary work. The school is undcnomina-
tional, having its committee representatives OF
the Congregational, Dutch Reformed, Baptist Pres
byterian Methodist Episcopal. Lutheran. Protes-
tant Episcopal and Friends churches The regis
oyAtiop tee v q.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16
WHO RAIDED CHINATOWNe
Bingham to inquire Into Violation
of His Orders.

Chinatown omnOusly quiet yesterday The
black looks that flying back and forth be-
tween the Hip Sing brothers and their rivals OF
the On Ieong Tong Sunday were absent be-
the history of Chinatown shows that black
looks change 10 black muzzles shooting .44-caHbre
bullets in good deal of a hurry.
There a guard at the On IeOng head
quarters. just block up Mott street from the Hin
Sing rooms at No. L Bowery. AT the latter tina
Cinnamon were in an ugly mood and bitterly vim
dictive against their old rivals on whom they laid
the blame for the raid Saturday night, with its
after charges OF unnecessary violence and robbery
against the police.
Frederick a Ware went to Police Headquarters
in the morning counsel for the Hip Sing men
and told General Bingham of the things that had
been missed by the tOns's members after the raid
While neither the lawyer nor the Commissioning
would say Just what was reported as missing. it Is
understood that specific complaint was made Of
the loss of double bladed dagger. used not as
weapon. Of course but as a symbol in the ritual OF
the tong; of several ritualistic jewels and or1a-
ments and of some money. alle ged 10 have been in
a safe. Mr.. Ware complained also of the damage
done to the rooms and said that suits would 10
brought by the tong as a corporation and by sew
eraI Of the members individually.
Commissioner Bingham after seeing Mr.. Ware.
said he was afraid his men might have gone too
far Mr.. Ware seemed still To think that the raid
was made by men from the 6th Precinc1-Ile Eliza
beth street station-but the only raid the police
know anything about is the one made under In
spectOr McCaffeTty and Deputy COMMISSIONS Han
son Mr.. Ware is so certain that the men We're
from Elizabeth street that there was an idea in
some quarters yesterday that there may have been
two raids. one. authorized by the Commissioning
from headquarters. and the other private one 50
20 speak made by Elizabeth street mon on the
chance of finding something wrong
This matter IS be looked into said General
Bingham The had no instructions do "a
they are reported have done. I don't know what
the of the affair is present. The men
were told In an order from me 70 Inspector Nc
Cafferty through Commissioner Hanson. 20, 20
down TO Chinatown for concealed weapons. They
We're not ordered break into any places
They had no right break into the Hip sing
rooms. Wig IN the world they ever did it I cannot
understand I never contemplated any raids OF
that kind. Somebody will get hurt unless there Is
an explanation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16
CATHOLIC SOCIETIES.
Federation Begins Contention at
Indianapolis Its GrO5cth.

Indiana polls. July 15.-The sixth annual conve1-
ton OF the American Federation OF Catholic So
cietes held its first business Session here today
Three hundred delegates are attending, represent
ing a membership Of two million President Ed
ward Feeney. OF Brooklyn was IN the chair.
The annual report OF Anthony Natre, national
secretary. showed thar the federation has been
introduced IN forty-three states and territories
Porto Rico. Hawaii and the Philippine Islands. N
the last year six Catholic colleges and Institutions
have affiliated, making eighteen in all.
On the school question the report says, in part:
The plan proposed by the federation as a sor1-
ton Of the school fund problem IS gaining new ad-
vocates almost daily. While fear IS entertained ~
some that division OF the funds would place our
schools directly IN control OF the state others ara
OF the opinion that the plan proposed by the feer
alton IS responsible and Just solution and antici-
pate no detrimental action the part OF the state
Il such aid has been secured"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16
STOP BOAT CROWDING.
Inspectors Make Excursion Steamers
Unload Passengers.

To facilitate the enforcement of the laws regu-
lating traffic by water to and, from the various
the Secretary of the Treasury mas app'ONeu
the application of General Clarkson, Surveyor OF
the Port for a fast launch to patrol the rivers ana
harbors every day The launch may be In opera
ton by Sunday.
General Clarkson said that with his fifty new in
spectors and this launch he would be abe 10 pro-
the public from the danger or overcro"oeo
excursion steamers and craft of all KINDS ana
also, he hoped, reduce q minimum danger from
any The launch will follow eii eAcuisio"
of the larger type and IL any OF 'heiH az
found TO be overcrowded or in any other way Fio-
lating the laws they will be ordered back to port
and their captains arrested. The surveyor, with
his fifty inspectors under Deputy Surveyor Coneys
gave the steamboat lines a sample last SUNDAY OF
how no purposes enforcing the law.
Accor ding to the reports sent 70 him yesterday
from the inspectors who had been at work all day
and greater part of Sunday night. ten or more
OF the big steamers were forced 10 dischaIse
hundreds OF their passengers, and hfteen srhai'eE
vessels tied up because their captains had no
license and the boats not equipped with ire
saving apparatus
The inspectors visited the various piers in Man
haitian, Brooklyn. Rockaway Beach. Coney lsisthu
and along the Harlem River early Sunday morning
and late that night At Canarse about one nun
dred persons were forbidden to go aboard the
steamer Frank and Helen McAvoy plying between
Canarsie and Rockaway Point. This boat. II was
reported. licensed TO carry three huhureu pae
found more than that number, and ordered OH at
least hundred persons.
The passengers refused. and an ofhcial OF inc
boat threatened have the inspectors discharged
Tho police summoned and the steamer sailed
with the legal number aboard
When the steamer Grand Republic, bound for
Coney Island and Rockaway Beach. tied up at
Pier on its first trip Sunday she appeared 10
be overcrowded and there were 400 men, women
and children waiting TO get aboSrd her. The IN
spectors made rigid count, and finding that she
had just the legal number refused TO let any more
aboard. The passengers protested. because the
company had already sold them tickets When
she reached Steeplechase Park. Coney Island. "
went ashore and only 90 Of the go waiting were
allowed 60 aboard her.
The Patten line boats were found to be over
crowded. also, and 100 passengers were ordered on
each OF them. The Iron Steamboat Company has a
register at each OF its piers, and allows no more
than the legal number to go aboard AT Sheeps-
head Bay q small steamboat called the Bertha q.
was tied up because its captain had no license.
and at Rockaway Beach three small vessels owned
by Captain Reed ordered tied up because
they were not properly equipped. AT Timer Park
and along the Harlem River numerous violations
we're found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16
CITY BUYING RICHMOND WATER
Will Acquire Private Plans on Staten
Island as Soon as Possible

Charles j. Mccormack. the new Richmond Boz
oush Deputy Commissioner OF the Department Of
Water supply Gas and Electricity who race,,,,.
succeeded Edward j. Miller. is hard at work ar
ranging for the transfer the city of the priva+
water companies st in business on Staten Island
1t will not be long before the Crystal Water Cor,
pany Will be purchased. and as soon as tbts ts
done the Staten Island Water Companv viii ba
bought If possible. The Tottenville plant was pur
chased some time ago. go
There has been much complaint because the
homes on the greater elevation on the island have
frequently been without water during the summer
The complaint has been especially bitter from the
Country Club. at Dongan Hills. and every effort
is being made to remedy the situation. or course
when the Catskill water system is completed the
present driven wei! supplies will be cut off, as
they will no longer be necessary
The Country Club property, 1t was said ves-
terday. owned by the Borough President
Mr.. Cromwell He considerable prop
erty at Dongan Hills and the trouble i'm get
ting regular water supply at all times and
under any circumstances called his attention for
chilly to the situation. Commissioner O'Brieu
said yesterday that the department would do
all In it's power 10 remedy the situation in Rich
mond Borough. Mr.. Cromwell is at present on a
vacation at Atlantic City. and while he is away
Mr.. Mccormack will push matters far pos
sible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16
TWO CHURCHES IN LEGAL WAR.
Little Church Around the Corner Reslsts
Payment of Mortgage by st. Stephens.

Decision was reserved by Justice HendrtcA, N
the Supreme Court the application % - So
phen's Protestant Episcopal Church 70 strike olt
as frivolous and TO overruIe the answer Ned BY TIE
Church OF the TRANSPORTATION. known as The Ii
tie Church Around the Corner" 70 ar -cl'0-
brought TO compel the latter church u accept .
payment OF $4,000 property which st Ste. Aei
Church purchased from the Church or the IEe-S
hguration through George W. QUintard. IN lss'' u
No 122 to lbs West 18th street
ST Stephens Church purchased the property Tor
500 and paid $500. leaving 4 5000 Mor,sds'
outstanding st. Stephens wanted 10 pay OH -
mortgage. but the Church OF the TransfSurauoa
refused to accept payment unless St stephens
gave il $4,000 In addition
St Stephens Church says there was a reStFltt..e
covcna MT in the conveyance given IL by The l-tts
Church Around the Corner" preventing the PROV
erty from being used FOR any other than ci'-iCA
purposes but Il claims the ri Sht 70 have 81 IAle-
stricted deed executed The Little Church AROUND
the Corner" on the other hand. alleges that ne
reason the property soil Tor $500 was 20
cause OF this restrictive covenant. and asserts taE
the property is now worth Sl5t.00.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16

Daniel Sullivan is still fighting to escapa tba sus
pended sentence of more than four years for as
sault Judge Grain let him of with light SEN
tence some time ago. and when Judge Foster heard
OF IL ne had him arrested on an old charge. suli-
van got a writ OF habeas corpus. which was dis
missed last week. and he has applied for an
other TO keep him out OF Jail. Justice DAYTON 70
served decision on tho application yesterday,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16
PAUPER TO RECEIVE THOUSANDS.
Had to Have Aid to Come to BROOKLYN IN
Get Share of Estate.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune

Wilmington. Del. July 15.-Elvert s. Vose an
inmate Of the Newcastle County Almshouse 10
day went to Brooklyn where he will receive sew
era! Thousand dollars from the estate OF a wealthy
brother who died last week '''
uose who had been in the hospital of the insti-
tuition Tor some time, was Joined here by his wife
Az Philadelphia another brother of Vose was mat
Nose had TO be aided by Superintendent Fostar
and the other attaches In rejoinine his raIati,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16
BIG ENGLISH SHELTER IN MEx1co
London Corporation to Erect Plant Costing
$l,000,O0O to Compete with A R.
IDy Telegraph to The Tribune. !

IBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune
Mexico city, July 15-It is announced here
that the Mexican Smelling Corporation OF Lon
don will erect a smelter to cost 81 900 600 near
Monclovo. Mexico II Will compete with the
American Smelling and Refining Companv II
Is added that representatives OF a large English
syndicate are now In Mexico acquiring options
OF purchase on all of the Independent smelters In
this country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-16

family the terms mentioned will please COM
municate directly with Miss GodstrOm.
WILL HELP WITH TROLLEY PARTIES.
Mrs Mendez. president Of Excelsior branch. offers
TO give her services in conducting trolley parties
for children during July. Mrs Prick will aid the
T S. S. president with the parties going from the
upper West Side. Later the negro children. the
blind people and the cash girls will have days
pleasure if sufficient funds given for the out
ingS