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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
MARCH ON PARLIAMENT
WOOLWICH MEN IN LINE.
Premier Receives the Discharged
Employees of arsenal.

London. April 22.-The "cry of the unem-
ployed" raised in London again tonight.
when several thousand skilled workmen who
had been discharged from Woolwich Arsenal as
an outcome Of Secretary Haldane's scheme Of
reducing military expenses marched with bands
and banners the long distance from Woolwich
to the House Of Commons to impress their
grievances upon the government. The COM
plants of the men are far reaching. represent
ing not only loss of employment, but the wiping
out Of their savings invested in small properties
in the historical and heretofore prosperous town
of Woowich
Some of the discharged men had been en-
ployed in the arsenal for thirty years A num-
ber of printers and other tradesmen, laborers
and citizens Joined the procession, which was
further increased by a strong body Of workers
from the army clothing factory at Pimlico. The
entire eight miles of march was lined with spec
tators. The procession, which was perfectly or
dery. was halted at St. Georges Circle, one
mile from the Houses of Parliament. and from
there a deputation of picked men proceeded to
the House of Commons to lay the grievances
Of themselves and their comrades before the
Premier. Sir Henry Campbell -Bannerman-
The Premier received the deputation in
private room. r. B. Haldane. the Secretary for
War. and Baron Tweedmouth, First Lord OF the
Admiralty being present William Crooks.
member Of the House Of Parliament for Wool
wich introduced the deputation. and the men
then explained their grievances. The Premier
made a sympathetic reply, and assured the men
Of the governments anxiety that these inevitable
discharges should entail little hardship as
possible. Mr.. Haldane then explained the neces-
sity of the reduction in military expenditure ana
the need of bringing things down from the IN
lated position which obtained during the Boer
war He said there must be even further reduc-
tions. but promised that every scrap OF work
possible would be given to Woolwich Lord
Tweedmouth then promised to do whatever was
nossible in behalf of the Navy Department, and
the deputation withdrew
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
KING TAKEN FOR BEGGAR.
British Sovereigns Ordered A1cGy
from Naples Monastery.

Naples April 22.-The King and Queen Of
England. who arrived here on the royal yacht
Victoria and Albert. spent the day in sightsee-
ing. They visited various points of interest In
the city and incidentally had an experience
which amused King Edward greatly and which
brought CONSERVATION TO unthinkng n1onk-
The incident occurred in front OF the Church
of Santa Chiara. Their majesties approached
with the intention of visiting the edifce, but
found 1t closed. as the monks in charge were
taking their midday meal A member OF the
royal party knocked the door for admit
tance. monk came to the door, and. thinking
those outside were beggars. did not trouble to
open it. but called out so they might hear: BE
gone in peace: there is nothing for you here
This remark amused King Edward immensely.
and he laughed heartily. The visitors then
knocked again and explained they desired to
visit the church. but the sacristan. irritated at
their persistence. shouted out: Don't bother
me; this is no time for sightseeing. The brothers
are at luncheon"
At this moment GeceraI Salsa. who was pass
ing, recognized the visiting sovereigns and or
dered the monk 20 open the door, This he did
and when he learned the identity OF those who
had knocked for admittance his CONSERVATION
and embarrassment knew no bonds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
TELLS OF BIG GRAFT.
Tube City President Says Combine
Got $40 900 from Him.
IBy Telegraph to The tribune J

Pittsburg. April 22.-Claimng immunity from
prosecution because of his testimony, President
c. S. Cameron of the Pittsburg & Tube City
Railroad this afternoon stated that a graft
combine" which he said controlled both branches
Of the City Council. demanded $4,000 from him
for the passage of the railroad franchise ordi-
nance. He promised to produce n list OF the
alleged grafters when the hearing of James W.
Milholland and Joseph Flaherty, Of the railroad
company. on charges of attempted bribery was
resumed before Magistrate Brady tomorrow.
Under oath Cameron testified that Councilman
William A. Martin. collector Of the alleged COM
bine who is now under three-year sentence in
the penitentiary for completely in the bribery
scandal, came to him and demanded 100000 for
the combine. BY switching checks and using
different safe deposit boxes Cameron said he
fooled Martin for weeks.
Finally. the witness said. Martin said to him:
1T will cost you $4,000 more for getting fresh.
The $4,000 cash was raised by Cameron, and on
November 20 he said he started for the Union
Trust Company with Martin. on the way Cam
eron said the $4,000 disappeared from his
pocket Martin. he said. refused to be searched
and hurried away when the loss was discovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
BRYCE DRYER 1RRESTED.
Generals Auto Going TzcentN Miles
an Hour, 1t Is Charges

After chase Of several blocks in Fifth ave-
nue. last night. Bicycle Patrolman Eynon man
aged to catch a machine which, it is alleged,
was going at a rate of twenty miles hour
between 18th and I'D streets. As the police
man told the chauffeur TO drive to the East
9th street station the door Of the glass COW
cred tonneau opened and a young woman
claimed:
''Please allow US to go on. have a very
important engagement. 1t is the first time that
the chauffeur has ever been held up"
Eynon told the woman II an impossible
Ity for him to allow the chauffeur to go. but
agreed TO have the man drive her home. Ac-
companied by Eynon. the driver then went TO
No. "a East S1st street. which Is the home OF
General Lloyd s. Bryce. AS the woman got
out of the machine she asked Eynon to wait
until she called her father. In a few minutes
a man appeared and handed the chauffeur 500
Eynon then took the driver TO the station
where he gave his name as Perry Hutchinson
and his address as the home OF General Bryce,
He handed the lieutenant 500 as bail and was
allowed 10 go.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23

He Had Money for Carnegie Hall
Rent. SO Concert Missed Fire.

The concert at Carnegie Hall last night for
the benefit Of the poor Italian opera chorus that
for two years has had its troubles didn't
come off, after all. SamEarcO. MuGnoz. Tecchi
and the other artists who. though they sail
to-day. promised to appear were on hand, and
so was an audience But the chorus man who
had the $3.50 I'm his pocket to pay for the rent
of the hall. didn't appear. and the managers OF
the hall refused to allow the concert to go on.
The audience. which had been kept waiting in
the lobby. dismissed at $50 amid much
excited Italian Not long after. as SammarcO
puts IT, the chorus with the rent money
came TRANQUILITY along" But it was too late
It was another case Of misunderstanding.
Sammarco was much put out over the Incl
dent. as were the other singers. who had at
tended the concert at great personal incOn-
venience
The chorus members for whom the concert
was TO be given are those OF Mr.. Conrieds old
chorus who were not engaged by Mr.. Ham
merstein this winter. and those women MEM
bers whom next year he is TO supplant with
American girls. The money to take them
back TO Italy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
VAR ON SCENT FARES.
CleUeIand Electric Rail7coy Starts
Umcom mpromising Fight.
[By telegraph to The Tribune.l

Cleveland April 22-The Cleveland Electric
Railway tonight declared war to the death on
Mayor johnson, the city administration and the
low fare railway companies. 1t is expected that
track ripping and clashes between workmen will
occur frequently until the traction problem is
settled.
The Cleveland Electric Railway has served
notice on the Forest city Railway to cease the
operation Of its Scent lines on the West Side
Immediately, and informed the City Council that
II will abandon its central and Quincy avenue
lines tomorrow at midnight and cease operating
cars IN East 9th street This will cause un-
precedented congestion on the public square
and compel thousands Of persons to walk to and
from their work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
SUICIDE BEFORE WIFE.
Ridgerood Nan Kills Himself
When Found IN Neighbor's Home.
IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune ]

Paterson. N. J.. April 22.-Frederick w Gard
ner. a wealthy resident of RidgewoOd and JUS
tice Of the peace. shot and instantly killed him
self tonight in the presence Of his wife. The
tragedy took place at the door OF the home Of
Benjamin Eglin. the village blacksmith. For
some months the gossips Of the village have
talked about the frequent visits Of Judge Gard
ner TO the Eglin home In the absence Of Mr..
Eglin. The stories reached the ears OF Mrs.
Gardner She spoke to her husband and he as
sured her that the stories were the inventions
of enemies Shortly after o'clock tonight her
husband left home. and she followed him. She
saw him enter the hallway leading to the Eglln
home and followed.
$50 I have found you out at last" she
shriexed. as her husband opened the door.
Gardner turned and facing his wife ex-
claimed: MY God! This is too much"
Then he took revolver from his pocket and
sent a bullet in his brains. He fell dead at his
wife's feet. Mrs. Eglin heard the shot. but
when she reached the door Gardner life
less and his wife lay in the hallway uncon-
scious.
Gardner leaves fourteen-year-old daughter
as well as his wife. He was fifty years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
L. & N. TUNNEL CAVES IN.
Wooden Supports Burned Away by Fire.
Which Sprang from Wreck.

Knoxville. Tenn. April "a portion Of the Cop
per Ridge tunnel. the Louisville & NashvilIs
Railroad, seventeen miles north of this city cavee
IN to-day The cave-in smothered a fire which
had been burning since yesterday afternoon, when
a rear-eud freight collision occurred in the tunnel
Two brakemen were injured in the collision.
1t is estimated that thousand feet of the tur-
mel is damaged by the hre. which burned the wood
lining and supports. and by the cave-n. caused by
the supports falling. locomotive cabOOse and
three coal cars were consumed.
The tunnel may be closed to trafdc for several
weeks. Meanwhile the Louisville & Nashville Rail-
road Is using the Southwestern Railroads tracks
from this city to Coal Creek, where the roads
cross
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
KILLS SHERIFF'S SON.
Act of Superintendent of Thomas f.
Ruans Tirginia Estate.

Lynchburg. Va. April 22.-At Oak Ridge. the
Virginia home OF Thomas F. Ryan. to-day
Judge W G. Loving. superintendent OF the es-
tate. shot and almost instantly killed Theodore
/ Estes. son of the Sheriff OF Nelson County.
Judge Loving Immediately surrendered. De-
tails Of the tragedy are meagre.
The cause is understood to have been do
metstc trouble.
Young Estes was looking after the unloading
OF a car of fertilizer when Judge Loving ap-
preached and opened fire. the first load OF
buckshot striking Estes IN the right side and
the second in the neck.
The parties to the tragedy are among the
most prominent people in Nelson County
Young Estes was related by marriage 70 Gov
ernor Swanson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
SAIL AWAY WITH TUG.
Liuely Chase in East Rirer after
TzcO Szc6deS.

Orlaf Wolfsteen and Lars Larsen, two Sweo-
isb sailors. paid heed yesterday TO the savage
,ybfsperings in their hearts from wild viking
ancestors. stole the tugboat Florence from her
mornings. at Quay street, Williamsburg, and
headed down the East River for the broad At
laptic. But comrade with less imagination
"peached" 10 Captain Charles McNeill who ran
ont from the John AIcNeu Towing Company's
offices. gathered the remnant Of his crew
aboard the sister tug Clairmont and gave chase
down the crowded river. He caught the pirates
off the Hamilton ferry. They are now behind
the prosaic bars Of the Greenpoint avenue po-
lice station facing the modern charge OF grand
larceny.
The Florence and the Clairmont steamed home
from their days work last night and were tied
together and everything made snug for the
night Captain Charles Mcneil stepped off the
Florence and walked over to the company's Of
fees to make his report. He had hardly entered
the door when a breathless sailor burst in with
the news that two of his men had sailed away
with his boat. Tho captain rushed back TO the
river front In time to find the tug heading down
stream Wolfsteen in Jne pIlol house and Larsen
in the engine room. Part of his crew had gath
cred on the pier These he ordered aboard the
Clairmont as he climbed into the pilot house;
and the chase began. resulting in the capture
and arrest of tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
DICK WITH FORAKER.
Says Latter, if President, Would
Not Be a ReactiOnary.

Akron, Ohio. April 22.-Senator Dick, who re-
turned from Washington last Saturday night,
In a statement given out tonight declared that
in the coming political contest in Ohio he would
do whatever he could for his colleague, Senator
Foraker
Senator Dick further said: q do not know
whether Senator Foraker will open headquarters
or not. If the contest should fall between
President Roosevelt and Senator Foraker the
vote would probably favor the President.
A'year from the coming June. however the re-
suit would be different
81 am sure that if Senator Foraker should be
made President he would not carry out reac-
tionary policy that would cripple the railroad
development of the country"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
HAwLEY MAKES FAST BALLOON TRIP
Travels Sixty Miles in Hour and Half
Lands in Creek at Matawan, N. J.

Matawan. n. J.. April PA balloon which left
Philadelphia 12:45 o'clock this afternoon landed
here at 2:15 having covered the sixty miles in
hour and a half In the balloon Allan r.
Hawley. a New Yorker. and Arthur T. Atherholt,
of Philadelphia. II Mr.. Hawley's seventh bal
loon trip while MT. Atherholt had made three pre-
vious aerial voyages.
The balloon its trip reached altitude OF
1900 feet. The sight OF open water and fear
that the strong wind might carry the balloon out
to sea caused the men to land. The balloon landed
in a creek. and both occupants were rather
verely shaken up when the basket struck. but We're
not seriously injured, The balloon was rescued by
men and boys. 1t shipped back TO Philadelphia.
The records made during the ascension were lost.
but search IS being made FOR them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
SEE PLOT IN NEW COAL NINE BILL
Central Pennsylvania Operators Call it Work
Of Soft Coal Trust.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Pittsburg April 22-There was meeting Of CEN
tral Pennsylvania coal field operators here this
afternoon and IT was decided that committee
should appear before the Senate Committee on
Mines and Mining al Harrisburg, tomorrow, 10
Drotest against the provisions Of the Bowden bill
which provides additional safeguards at mines II
Is charged by the central operators. one hundred
and twenty-five in number and controlling the coal
output Of eight counties. that the BOwden bill has
been framed by the PlttsburS Coal Company. or
soft coal trust 20 put the central field out OF
mission with its thirty million ton output yearly
The additional expense II Is said. will be enough 20
cripple the soft coal trusts biggest rival
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
MoLAssEs THREE TIMES a DAY.
Negro Prisoners Will Eat 1t for Five Weeks
in Pure Food Test.
lBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. I

New Orleans April 22.-Nine negro inmates of
the parish prison to be fed for five weeks on
diet of mOlasses to demonstrate the claims sugar
planters that sulphur and other chemicals are not
used IN a deleterious measure In the manufacture
of the Louisiana product. The prisoners were
lected to-day. The test is to be made with the
sanction of the government pure food bureau and
the State Board Of Health. Members of the Sugar
Exchange cite that sugar samplers are generally
healthy and long lived Upon the test will rest the
final decree Of the government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
SETTLEMENT PLEAsEs PRESIDENT.
Gratifed at Harmony in Preparation for
LawtOn Monument Unyeiling.
IBy Telegraph to The Trtbune.I 7

Indianapolis. April 22-Dispatches received
here to-day from Washington by members Of the
Lawton Monument Commission say that Presi-
dent Roosevelt is much gratifed over the amir
cable adjustment OF the controversy beween the
members Of the commission and the representa-
tives Of the Grand Army. 1t Is now certain
that the Grand Army posts viii take part IN
the LawtOn memorial exercises.
The President will reach this city on tho
morning Of May so. and will take luncheon with
Vice. President Fairbanks. The address at the
unveiling of the LawtOn monument will Be
made at go O'Clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
UNITED STATES STEEL PLANT STRIKE
Trouble Feared at Larimer Coke Ovens
Special Police Guard Works.

Irwin Penn. April 22-Ahout eight hundred men
employed at the LariIner coke ovens of the United
States Steel Corporation struck to-day for a 10 per
cent increase in wages. Two hundred ovens ready
TO be drawn were left burning by the The
strikers who were ordered off the company prop
erty Immediately surrounded the pant Special
police ara guarding the ovens tonight. The local
officials say men will be brought from the Con-
nesville region 10 operate the plant in which case
trouble is feared. the strikers a majority Of
whom are foreigners. are in ugly mood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
MONEYS USE FIXES IT'S CHARACTER.
Chancellor Day Addresses MethOdists in
Faneuil Hall, Boston

Boston. April 22.-The members Of the Methodist
Social Union at a meeting held in Faneu Hall
tonight heard an address by Chancellor James
r. Day Of Syracuse University in defense Of
contributions for educational. religious and phian-
thropic purposes by rich men and corporations.
Chancellor Day reiterated his former statement
that it was a great mistake to antagonize every
thing commercial of large magnitude. He
serted that there were many things in the Christian
Cburch that were worse than taking money. He
said that the way money Is used tells US something
~ is Character by some he thought, il is used
fcolishiv by many others II is used for the glory
of God as never before in the history Of the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
POLICE FIRE At BURGLAR.
LiUely Shooting and Chase Over
Fences Near Park Avenue.

About a dozen shots were fred at burglar
shortly before 70 o'clock last night by policemen
and residents in East SD street between Madison
and Park avenues during chase over fences The
burglar managed to get away. escaping through a
gateway leading into Park avenue.
That the was not caught was due 70 the
fact that Patrolmen Fox and Collins. Of the East
67th street station had to stop several times they
say. when residents fired at them. and on one oc-
casion a man in a house pointed shotgun at them
and held them for two three minutes. In the
mean time the burglar got away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
FOUR RUFF JURORS CHOSEN.
Eight Practitioners Challenged Actual
Trial May Begin Next Monday.

San Francisco, April 22.-Four OF the twelve
jurors who will try Abraham Ruef on the
charge OF extorting money from French restau-
rants under the alleged threat Of political IN
fuence to deprive them Of their liquor licenses.
were sworn in to-day. The eight other men
composing the probationary panel were peremp-
torily challenged. three by the prosecution and
five by the defence.
AS only two names remain on the special
venire list of fifty. tomorrow win likely see the
issuing OF second special venire, Compelling
an adjournment OF one or two days. II Is hOpet
to complete the jury by the end Z the week
and to begin the actual trial OS Rusf by takin,
testimony not later than next Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
BOMB KILLS TEN MEN.
THIRTY Terrorists Escape 7cith $4,000
at LODI.

Lodz. April 22-Thirty terrorists, armed with
automatic pistols held up carriage in Rokicin
street this evening in which part OF the money
derived from the government sale OF vodka was
being transported TO the bank. The carriage
was escorted by soldiers The terrorists thre"
a bomb. which destroyed the vehicle killed three
Of the soldiers outright and mortally wounded
Eve moro. as well as the coachman and gov
arn,nent employe who had the money in charge.
Tie robbers seized $1,000 and eseeped
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
FLOODING THE HOMEsTAKE MINE.
Fire Has Burned Four Weeks and Defied
Every Effort of the Company.

Lead. 8. D.. April 22.-The flooding of the Home
stake mine began to-day to extingush the fire
which broke out In the 5OO-foot level four weeks
ago The company has fought the fire by every
means known and has only consented to flooding
as last resort. In spite of all efforts. the flames
have gained steadily. and the fire has spread
into tho upper levels. where there many pitch
pine timbers. Although a few men are still work
ing at the fire. it is believed 1t cannot be extin-
auished until the mine is flooded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
WATCH DEFLECTs ANARCHIST BULLET
Man Who Told of Plot to Kill President
Arrested in Hazleton.

Hazleton Penn April 22-Jan Bartula. who told
the police and Secret Service officers at Newark,
n j. last week that ne member OF a band
Of anarchists with headquarters at Hazleton. who
were plotting to Kill President Roosevelt. came
here to-day and went to Audenried. his former
home where he shot at Charles Krause. mine
foreman in the service of the I.ahlgh and Wilkes
Barre Coal Company. The bullet struck Krauses
watch and he escaped unhurt. Bartula was taken
into custody It is believed he Is demented
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
POLICE GUARD CARNEGIE SCHOOLS.
Trustees and Contractors Said To Be at Odds
Over Pittsburg Buildings.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune !

Pittsburg. April 22-There Is trouble at the new
Carnegie Technical Schools. Tonight Machinery
Hall which has not been taken over from the con-
tractors is guarded by police hired by the con-
tractors. The contractors placed the police on
guard and closed all doors mailing each n notice
that II was private property. and any one trying
10 gain an entrance would find trouble The trus.
tees have been AT Odds II Is understood and cannot
contractors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
ROOSEVELT RESOLUTION DEFEATED.

Harrisburg Penn. April 2--Mr Bluestone of
Allegheny County. offered a resolution In the House
Tonight asking President Roosevelt 10 be candi-
date sor a secone elective tersn as President The
gss0lutl0n was defeated by viva gOce vote without
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
IN CONFERENCE WITH mR. FAIRBANKS.

fBy Telegraph TO The Trlbnne.I
Indianapolis. April 22--Speaker Cannon SEN
ator Hemenway and members OF the state Central
Committee here tonight IN conference with
Weep President Fairbanks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23
opgLus SON ARRESTED FOR SPEEDING

Bryant B. Odell. Of Ex-Governor OdelL was
on his way back from automobile trip to AL
bany last evening when he arrested in Broad
way at 1O5th. street charged with going twenty-five
miles an hour. r. c. Reed. OF Newburg. who was
staying at one Of the hotels telephOned to- and
gave bail for young Odell's appearance In court
this morning Odell said he had had an accident
at Yonkers on the down trip and that as a result
the mechanism out of order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-23

AFTER ALL, usHER'S TIE SCOTCH
hat made the highban famous.-Adys