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New-York tribune., 1907-08-13
DR. MARKoE PERHAPS FATALLY ILL.
Eminent Cancer Surgeon Suffering from Crit
ical Malady.

DR. Francis Hartman Markoe. one of the most
eminent of New York's surgeons, and the dean OF
the surgical staff of st. Luke's Hospital with
which he was identified from 1889 until about two
weeks ago is critically i'll with aortic aneurism, "A
weakening of the walls of the large artery leaving
the heart at his home, No. Is East 49th street
DR. George A Dixon, who is attending him, says
his ,naladv NAV prove fatal at any time.
DIR Markoe has operated with success In scores
of cancer cases According to his associates on
the St Iuke's Hospital staff, he has known for not
less than three months that he suffered from a
probably fatal affection. but in spite of this he
kent 10 his duties at the hospital. DIR. Markoe is
a great friend Of the Fire Department, and has op-
Grated with such signal success on injured iremen
especial friend OF Chief Croker and Deputy Chief
Bnns
He is a native of New York City, where he was
horn March 20. 1856 He graduated from
Princeton and from the College of Physicians and
Surgeons in 1879. The following year he became
attached TO the New York hospitals service. and
has since been prominently connected with them.
He married Miss Madeline Shelton in 1881. and has
one son Francis II. Markoe, Jr, who was gradu-
ated from ale last year
Dr Markoe is a member of the New York Acad-
envy of Medicine, OF the New York State Medical
Society New York County Medical Society, New
York Pathological Society, New York Surgical So
cietv New York Medical and Surgical Society,
Phvsicians' Mutual Aid Association, Society for
Relief OF Widows and Orphans. American Surgical
Association and the following clubs: University,
Union Metropolitan, New York Yacht Century
and Princeton.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-13
BEAR AFTER PRESIDENT.
Morning Visit Distarbs Sycamore
Hill Guards

oyster Bay. Aug IA live bear which no
one claims has taken up his home in the woods
on Sycamore Hill. and in the early foggy hours
this morning he paid visit 10 the residence Of
President Roosevelt.
The trampiing Of underbrush near the edge Of
the cleared knoll which the Presidents sum-
mer home is situated reused the Secret Service
guard to activity. While the detective went into
the woods the bear came boldly into the clear
ing When the guard returned TO his post after
a vain search for the cause of the noise he got
another start by hearing scratching on the roof
Of a lean-to at the of the Presidents house
Up on the roof went the guardsman, but what
he saw caused him to stop and pinch himself
and rub his eyes.
AS he was doing this the bear made over the
other side, jumped to the ground and ambled
off toward the woods again. The Secret Service
men hastily organized the household dogs and
stableman into hunting party For three
hours the hunt lasted-from J until O'CLOCK
but the bear got away. HIS tracks have been
carefully guarded and present the only real
evidence to substantiate the story.
For several days those who are frequent Wis
itors TO Sycamore Hill have reported hearing
the crackle of twigs they had gone up the
road in the Presidents grounds and the belief
is now fixed that the bear has been living here
for some days
New-York tribune., 1907-08-13
TWO MILLIONS OF METERS.
Public Service Commissioners Will Have
That Many to Inspect.

Half million gas and electric meters. IL is
estimated will be inspected. tested. proved and
marked or sealed by the Public Service Commits
sion before this year is over in New York State
officers and members Of the Empire State Gas
and Electric Association to-day busy tabula-
ting figures on these million or more mechan-
fcal neasurers which distributed in service
throughout this state awaiting the approval OF
the new commissions TO be installed. Detailed
statements concerning every such meter nave been
applied for by the utilities boards from every
lighting company in the state.
In New York City alone. It is estimated. mill
ion Of the silent sentry boxes keep watch on the
flow of gas or electric current Though exact
reports have not been fully received from the
lighting all the state. 1t is estimated
that almost million more are installed In other
communities outside of this city. One lighting
company here reports 58s, 600 meters In service on
Manhattan Island alone. while another maintains
about 73 900.
To inspect and test these meters complaint
or before installation. the utilities law requires.
will call for q large force OF men, considerable
laboratory plants in every part OF the state and
the annual expenditure of almost 100000 the light
ing men believe. As the burden OF this work has
heretofore fallen upon the individual companies
themselves however. il is expected that this un-
dertaking of state inspection will prove relief to
the light makers. Every effort is to-day being
made 10 assist the commissions In actually start
ing the work: for in Utica, Rochester Buffalo and
other cities the lighting companies have been
Obliged delay giving service TO hundreds OF pro-
spectfye customers the law requires that
cannot before the state authorities have
proved and sealed stamped them
New-York tribune., 1907-08-13
SECRETARY TAFT HERE
TO SEE PRESIDENT TO-DAY
VIII Tell of His Political Stand IN
Columbus Speech.

Secretary Taft spent last night at the Manhat-
tan Hotel. He goes TO Oyster Bay this morning
and will have long conference with the Presi-
dent. EIhu Root, Secretary of State. and POST
ster-GeneraI Meyer will also be at Sycamore
Hill to-day.
Mr.. Taft was not inclined to discuss the politi-
cal situation last night when seen by reporters
would it be improper TO ask you II you VIII
talk about the political situation and to ask
if you intend talking politics with the PRESIDENT
Tomorrow was asked
II have political matter to discuss with the
President he smilingy replied 81 shall return
to Washington the midnight train tomorrow
and stay there until the 1Sth when l snail go 10
Ohio. / will be away for some time as intend
visiting the Philippines Naturally 1 desire to dis
cuss the affairs of my department with the Pres1-
dent. Then have my annual report of the years
departmental work to prepare, and want TO tax
that over with President Roosevelt
VIII you say anything about the situation OUT
in Oho-the political outlook there?
'I really don't talk now / Will explain
my views in a speech that will make in Columbus.
Ohio ON August 49, Until then would prefer 10
say nothing. When make that speech nope 10
make myself clear every point"
ut has been suggested. Mr.. Taft" a bystander
remarked that you will resign Secretary of
War to become Presidential candidate. Is that
true?'
The Secretary made no direct reply to the ques-
ton, but Iaughingly turned 1t aside. as he did
others of similar character Finally, Laughing sooa
naturedly, he asked to be excused, saying that ne
could not be induced to talk politics
After Mr.. Taft leaves Washington on August 10
he Will go to Columbus. Ohio, where he speaks the
following day. Then he will travel slowly TO Vel
Iowstone Park reaching there August 81 On Sep
ternber he will continue his trip westward speak
ing in Portland. Tacoma, Seattle and other places.
He will sail for the Philippines on September IV
and expects return just three months later
Mr. Taft has just returned from spending MS va
cation in Quebec. On his way back he stopped at
Milbury, Mass to see his mother who mas pen pen
i'll for some time. "She is eighty years OLD, sald
he. but she looked better than have seen her Iof
years"
Mr. Taft leaves here at 1870 to-day for sasamOre
New-York tribune., 1907-08-13
ST GEORGE kEMPSON.

St George Kempson editor and proprietor OF
The New York Insurance Journal, and huspahu
Of Grace Duffe Boylan. the newspaper writer uieo
at St Vincerts Hospital yesterday morning TO-
lowing an operation for appendicitis. About SIX
years ago Major Kempson was arrested TOT con-
ternpt Of court in New Jersey and unable for some
time get bail. he edited two newspapers ne
owned at the time IN the county jail IN New
Brunswick. The trouble arose from his alleged
dsobedience of an order issued by the Court OF
Chancery Of New Jersey forbidding him 10 prose
cute a suit for divorce in North Dakota against
his first wife. After having remained IN 1aii TOT
some time he appealed TO ex-President cleveland;
and the same day friends of Mr. Cleveland signed
his bail bonds. Mr.. Kempson was born AT Fort
Erie Canada. and the son OF Dr T. tefuus
Kenpson. of the Royal College OF Physicians
London. and a grandson Of Sir Peter hempson, 81
Birmingham. England. He was educated IN buiIa-
10 and began his career newspaper corfe-
spondent in 1874 He member Of many CLUBS
and benevolent organizations. among them the
Metropolitan Museum Of Art, Royal Arcanum ana
the American Trade Press Association he was d
trustee OF the New York Press Club and a mem
ber OF the Chicago Press Club and the thirteen
Club He married Mrs. Grace Dufhe Boylan IN l|S-
New-York tribune., 1907-08-13
PITILESS HUMIDITY.
With High Temperature Frustrated
Mann; Made al Uncomfortable.

Yesterday from noon until late in the afternoon
a pitilessIy hot blazed down upon the city,
prostrating many and driving every one who was
able to get away into the country or down TO the
beaches. Humidity records for this year were
broken. At o'clock the mercury began TO rise
From to 10 1t rose degrees; from 10 TO H.
8. and from Il to l. g. reaching the highest
point of the day at o'clock. IS degrees 1t re-
mained at that for two hours. and 1t was
late in the evening before any noticeable change
felt.
While the thermometer registered three degrees
lower than last Thursday, the hottest day so far
this year. there more humidity in the air yes
terday At o'clock in the morning the humidlty
93 per cent, l per cent higher than any
ether record this year While 1t decreased steadily
during the day, it did go at any time below
90 per cent, while last Thursday the percentage
was IS.
In the crowded districts of the East Side eVeNy
possible place on roof fire escape where one
might not be quite hot was occupied in the
afternoon. while night the streets and PARKS
were lined with men. women and children seeking
to escape from the sufrocatng heat of their mar
tenement house walls.
Conditions the recreation piers of the city
were just about the Whole families hocked
TO them Many who had to be turned away be
cause the piers were crowded waited in the street
with wistful loooks for some of the lucky ones TO
come away In the subway the conditions were
extremely oppressive
Prostrations to the number of fifteen were re-
norted 70 the police but 1t will be some time before
the effect of the heat the little children OF the
tenements will be known.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-13
NEW DESIGNS FOR AMERICAN COINS.
Changes in Eagle, Double Eagle and Bronze
Cent Accepted by Government

Philadelphia, Aug. I2.-Phiadelphia nurnismatsts
have received with interest the announcement that
new designs for United States coins by Augustus
St CIaudsns, artist. have been accepted by the
government Three denominations will he affect
ed the double eagle, the eagle and the bronze
cent.
radical change is made in the design OF the
cent and though the Indian head Will be retained
IL will bear little resemblance TO the old one, and
is exDected to be more characteristic of the head
OF the American Indian, with real head dress. IN
stead Of the present design. The present Indian
head is really a Caucasian type. the face having
been posed for by a little daughter Of James NJ
T,ongacre- the engraVer of the Philadelphia Mint
who designed the present penny in 1853
ON the diverse of the eagle and double eagle the
head Of Liberty is retained in localized form On
the reverse Of the $40 gold piece which was also
designed by Mr. Longacre. in 1S4e is an erect eagle
but design.
More radical changes noted in the design for
.ha s1n gold coin While the diverse still shows
the idealized head Of Liberty, on the reverse is
Hvine eagle closely modelled after the pattern of
the dollars and dollars Of 1896 and 1888 Chris
tan C1obrecht who designed these coins. used as
his model Peter. the live eagle, known the
Mint bird" which, having its home at the Mint
in this city few all over town. returning each
night to roost at the Mint. and which was after
ward killed by being caught I'm the machinery Of
he plant.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-13
OBITUARY..
EDWARD n. HOBBS.

Edward Fl. Hobbs. more generally known as
The Major, born in Ellenburg, Clinton
County, y. Y. June s. 1885. His father was Benja-
min Hobbs. who was a descendant of Josiah Hobbs
who came TO New England in 1910 His mother was
Lucy Beaman. a descendant of Gamaliel Beaman
who came from England in 1855, and was one of
the members of the Massachusetts, Bay Company
settling Boston.
The Major was educated the district school
IN Eienburg. and then at the Franklin Academy at
Malone. y. Y. Niddiebury College, at Middle
bury, VT. In his senior year at college the Civil
war broke out and he Joined the 9Sth New YORK
Volunteer Regiment private After the war
ne entered the Albany Law School and then came
10 New York City practice.
Major Hobbs served throughout the war, most Of
the time with the Army of the Potomac. but part
OF The time in the Caroinas. and became ieuten-
ant. adjutant and assistant adjutant general He
took quite active part in the politics of Kings
county and the State of New York. always in the
capacity Of adviser and serving for a period of
years as a member of the County and State Re
publican committees
While loyal party man, the Major took &C
tive part in some of the reform and independent
movements in Brooklyn notably at the time when
Mayor Schierer elected. and also Mayor Low.
While he would and did frequently work for the
political advancement of his friends. he never
sought political favors but continued steadily in
the practice of the law.
When he New York the major started
in the office of the old admiralty firm of Beebe
Donohue & Cooke: the members of the firm ulti-
mately became judges and the firm OF wilcox d
Hobbs formed, and subsequently. in the year
1883. Major Hobbs formed the firm OF HOODS q
Clifford. which continued from that date until
the present time
After thirty years of practice in the law the
major withdrew, and for the last few years was
not at all active. His college conferred upon MN
the degree Of IL. d He was one of the original
members of the Union League Club OF Brooklyn
and also member of the New England Society
and of the BROOKLYN Institute of Arts and SCI
ences and Of the L. s. Grant Grand Army OF the
Republic Post. He also a loyal d. n Il. man
Major Hobbs for many years was an attendanI
of the Central Congregational Church during the
pastorate of DR.. Behreuds. and subsequently joined
the cnurch during the ministry of Dr CaoIi1all
His charities were widespread HIS VIE anu SUI
him.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-13
"THE AIAsKAN' AT KNICKERBOCKER.
Audience Pleased by Several Songs IN New
Comic Opera.

The Alaskan comic opera by Joseph Bietnen
and Max Fignan. had It's first New York Perform
anca at the Knickerbocker Theatre last night.
onening that house for the season. There are a
prologue and two acts in THE Alaskan. the prln-
cipal entertainers being Harry Girard. VINO com
nosed the music; Edward Martindel. who was seen
AS the rugged Totem Pole Pete; Harold wizard as
Meadowbrook Blazes, Teddy Webb as SmaIberry
Strander Miss Agnes Cain Brown as Ariee t.astoh
and Miss Anne Adair Mrs. Good-Better-Best
II 1. a bit sentimental here and there. and eh-
cent that some parts too long drawn out IL
appeared to find favor with the audience. MeSSis
I1atbar ara Eirman have chosen the gold fields Of
Nome for the scene Of the action and John Cort
has taken advantage OF the ruggedness OF that
country to produce attractive scenic effects SeV-
eraI ~ the songs appeared TO please the audience
notably the Totem song by Mr.. MartindeIl' AS
Mother Did" by Miss Brown. and love song py
New-York tribune., 1907-08-13
"HAM TREE" STILL BEARING FRUIT.

Mcintyre and Heath in The Ham Tree. which
has come around TO New York every year for the
mast few seasons was revived again at the Acad-
envy of Music last night and proved 10 be as fresh
The play. music and lyrics the same. but
slight change in the cast has been made. sherlock
IA r,es a mystery is now acted by Frank
O'Rren. and Ernest Everhart, manager or the
Georgia ninstrels by Charles A. Morgan.
In the second act while Heath is describing the
Ham Tree" 10 Mcintyre. somebody in the audi
ence who is unfamiliar with ''bonotony.' as Heath
calls it. spoke 10 his side partner above whisper,
saving Il never heard OF a ham tree, did your?
All the persons within few yards Of the speaker
heard him. and there was laugh
There was a large audience present and many
demands for extra verses were satisfied
New-York tribune., 1907-08-13
MAGISTRATE DIsMIssEs MELoDRAMA.
Plaintiff Gets No Alimo1y and 1nveighs
Against Him.

The fortunate and unfortunate individuals who
had business at the Harlem court yesterday were
treated to a matrimonial drama free of charge
The principals were Mrs. AdeI Gumbiner and her
husband DR. Albert A. Gumbiner, who lives at No.
I35 East 1lsth street when not at health resort
The drama began November S. 1895, when the TWO
were married by Alderman John r. Davies Ihey
separated soon after their bridal trip
After Magistrate Wahle had listened painfully TO
An enbelhshed rnelodrama recited 10 him by law
vers and principals he decided that Mrs Gumbiner
had no claim 10 aIimony. and dismissed the case.
Her rage passed all bounds.
.ScoundreIr' said Mrs. Gumbner. And the peo-
pie pay yoL for thisi
She was finally assisted 20 the street. where the
ended
New-York tribune., 1907-08-13
"a YANKEE TOURIST" AT AsToR.
Raymond Hitchcock Praises the Ushers for
Applauding His Play.

"A Yankee Tourist" came UP to the Astor me
atre last night. with Raymond and his smile Ine
Tourist is The Galloper' OF last year. with much
,,,,eic and large chorus Richard Harding Davis
t,-,,shad tbs hook So of course there were plenty
OF war correspondents. khaki clad. after the man
ner OF most Davis characters. Wallace Irwin wrote
tho Ivrics and Alfred c.. Robyn furnished the
,,ps,c Tor them Mr.. Davis Mr.. Irwin, MI ana
Mrs Booth Harrington and Miss Ethel Barryrnore
were there to see the show. and they seei9ed 70
- .ha ,tay, hugely When Mr.. Hitchcock made
his curtain speech he paid tribute 10 the indus-
trfous pshers II want particularly TO thank the
ushers' he said. for they have dareo 10 aPpi0Uu
,vhen no one else did" -,
There are two or three songs which were whistleu
.-.,eralIv as the audience filed out. Chief among
tb.sA vas Would You Like a Sweetheart SUNG
nv Miss Flora Zabeue. Miss Helen Hale and MISS
Eva EallOn.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-13
"THE LADY FROM LANES"

Atlantic city Aug I2-'"The Lady from Lane $
a new musical play by George Broadhurst. who
also wrote the lyrics. was produced at Young
t,ar Theatre for the first time tonight The play
bae an elaborate setting. with magnificent cos
tunes for the players. 1t was well received
Thomas Wise has the principal COMEDY part. ana
: i' ,,, fornaIa character is played by Truly
c.,att,ck Both were applauded. Others IN the cast
are ida Hawley George Lawrence. Mrs. Z. "A.
Eherle Walter Perclval Peyton carter ana feIcy
rII yrha music is by Gustav Kerker. He has
s1InnIied catchy songs for principals and chorus-
,f,er a week here the play will be taken TO the
Lyric Theatre, New York. TOT an eA'e"Ue' W
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ESPERANTO CONGRESS OPENS.

Cambridge England. Aug. 12-The third congress
of the Esperantists opened in the New The
atre here this evening. The opening address was
delivered by the president Mr.. Zamenhor, who
explained that the main object OF Esperautism
was the promotion of the feeling of International
brotherhood. Some twelve hundred or hfteen hun
dred delegates from all parts OF the worid gave
tba nres,dent a rousing reception. The Mayor and
the corporation of the sCity welcomed Mr Zafnen-
hon at the railroad station, and he was escorted
through the streets by a great procession
New-York tribune., 1907-08-13
OBITUARY NOTES.

H 6 Pr-GH. until recently telegraph editor Of
The Memphis CTenn) News-scimitar," was found
dead at his home in that city yesterday. He was
well known In the newspaper profession in chicago,
T,atroit and elsewhere lie leaves relatives in
Buffalo
ELIAS BACH retired merchant, died at his
summer home in Elberon n. j, yesterday after
noon He was eighty-three years old, and hao
ber IN failing health He was connected with
the wholesale tobacco house Of Elias Bach * Son,
No l6s Water street New York
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