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New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
FIRE ROASTS GRAPES.
Blaze on austrian Steamer Causes
Panic Among Immigrants,

The Austrian steamer Giulia reported roush
experience when she tied up at this port yes'er-
dav AS she was fighting a ffty-mile rush of wind
fire was discovered in the hold This was early on
Thursday morning of last week. Chiet OIlcer
Ribarich. who was the bridge In the carry
watch had the fire traced 10 the forward hold
There were 763 steerage passengers on the steam
err most of them Greeks and Austrians Ihey
were sleeping near the hatch underneath Whlch
the fire was burning AS soon as the hatch covers
were removed and the smoke began to III the
tween decks, most of them became panicstricken
and made a dash for the main deck They tore
the canvas covers from the Nfeboats and clam
bered in remaining there until late In the day.
when all danger past
part OF the Giulias cargo 240OO barrels
OF grapes taken aboard at Almeria. Spain. 1t was
among these that the fire ragged. When the storm
abated though streams OF water had been sent
into the hOo smoke still poured out OF the hatch
1t was found necessary 10 throw 1900 barrels OF
the grapes the side. At O'Clock In the after
noon all danger from fire end.
AS soon as Captain Cherubini announced that the
fire the passengers from Italy delivered
prayers OF gratitude. BY nightfan the storm had
subsided and the vessel proceeded her way to
port without accident. The Giulia is owned by the
Union Navigation Company OF Trieste. and
built in Glasgow by Russell & Co. in 1894 The
vessel Is stanch and seaworthy and the damage
chiefly TO her cargo.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
IN HONOR OF DR.. BLAUsTEIN.
Friends of Former Settlement Worker Show
Appreciation of His Work.

About four hundred sociologsts men and women
friends OF DR.. David Blaustein. for nine years su-
perintendent Of the Educational Alliance, gave a
dinner in his honor last night at Clinton Hall.
The occasion was in the nature of a public testi-
monial for his efforts the East Side for the
amelioration Of the conditions of the Immigrants
II also marked the close Of his career as Settle
ment worker.
DR. Bausten has severed his official relations
with the Educational Alliance 10 become manager
Of the savings department of the Jefferson Bank,
in which capacity, however he will continue to
keep in touch with the people Of the East Side.
James H. Hamilton the toastmaster. The
speakers and their subjects were Isidor Straus.
..The Educational Alliance Commissioner Robert
Watchorn THE Immigrant; Edward T. Devne.
Constructive Social Work.; John Paley, THE
Jewish Press and East Side Movements: Mayer
Scboenfeld The East Side in a NUTSHELL; Henry
Fleischmann, 1.-THE Old CHIEF; Paul Abelson "A
Personal Note; Edward King, "A Retrospect"
Joseph Barondess. "Dr. Blaustein and the East
Side". Henry Moskowitz THE Ethics OF Trade {;
Henry Broesel, "The Banking Fraternity" and an
address by DIR. Bausten. The speakers praised
the work done by Dr. Blaustein in his nine years
service The Iatter's address reviewed the Settle
nent work in the Ghetto.
Some of those present were John II. Finley,
president of the City College of New York; Pro-
fessor Solomon Schlechter, Dean Russell OF Teach
are College Professor l. Friedlander, Mr. and Mrs
Travers whitney Rose Pastor Stokes and FRANK
NJ Synonds.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
II PLAGUE OF SQUIRRELS.
City's Protected Rodents Getting
Too Numerous for Comfort.

New York-or a considerable part of it's
threatened by a plague that is going TO make
me residents of the section affected sympathize
Aeenly with the Affections of rabbit ridden Aus
talla. Squirrels are increasing to such an
alarming extent in Central Park that the sec
uons on both sides being overrun with the
irlscmeVous little animals. They appear in what
pass Tor gardens in New York: they run, tame
ana fearless. over the sidewalks; they horrify
gentle-mnded women by getting in the way of
automobiles and trolley cars and being ground
blocks in all sorts of ways
No one wants to kill harmless little animal
ike squirrel, and. besides the law protects
them II they come from the parks of the city.
There is a state law against killing them
OF the time, and even in the open season they
are protected by city ordinance
Squirrels find plenty to eat except in cold
old, see to it that they do not suffer when
is on the ground. No squirrel ever seems to die.
and as there two ltters a year as rule in
each squirrel family, 1t readily be seen that
there will soon have to be a decision to where
to put the overflow.
Bronx Park and the other parks in the north
ern borough may be able to afford homes for
there think they have enough already. without
extending hospitality to any more. SO it is
question the Aldermen will soon have to pass
upon. What shall be done to the city from
its once welcome guests?
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
BUFFALO HERD MIGR4TES
Compulsory Journey from the Zoo
to Caeche, Okla.

Yesterday moving day for the buffalo herd
in the Bronx Geological Park where the big family
OF forty-1ve bison have been confined for the
last few years. Fifteen of the herd started on
the trip TO Caeche. Okla, where they will arrive
on the afternoon of Tuesday October Is The buf-
faloes the gift Of the New York Geological So
ciety 10 the United States government. and to
be the nucleus of herd which, il is hoped. will be
largely increased every year. both by additions
from other sources and by breeding. Among the
group yesterday two big bulls, eight full
grown cows and five calves. An equal number were
taken from the Whitney herd.
The work OF removal yesterday in charge OF
Frank Rush, of Oklahoma, who has been engaged
by the United States government. Among those
who watched the work were William T. Hornaday,
director of the Geological Park; John Mitchell. his
assistant, and the keeper, Charley McEnroe.
This tranload the first which the government
has transported across the country. will be
handled by the New York Central road and the
American Express Company far st. Louis
after which 1t will be consigned the Wells-Fargo
Express and the Frisco line. This is the
first time in the history OF this country that the
government has made specific move In the pres
eTvation of the buffalo and American bison. The
spot selected the home OF the Bronx Park buff
falo herd is situated in the Wichita forest pre-
serve and embraces area Of over six square
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
WOULDN'T GIVE Up KEYS
Pluck of Night Watchman Frus-
trQted Robbers Plans.

Although stunned and bleeding from blows re-
ceived in a fight with two burglars the nine
teenth floor OF the Century Building. No. ~ Broad
way, early yesterday. Richard Gray. the aged
watchman OF the building refused TO tell where he
had concealed the keys OF the offices and pre-
vented what the police say might have been ex-
tensive robbery
Two men concealed themselves in the building
They attacked Gray while he making his
rounds AT o'clock yesterday morning For time
Gray fought the burglars on but he was finally
dropped with blow the head. After a futile
search o. the old mans pockets tho thieves jumped
into the elevator and made their escape Gray
tottered down the many flights OF stairs and
moned Patrolman John McKeon. Of the John street
police station. The building searched, but the
men had disappeared. Gray attended at the
Hudson Street Hospital and removed TO his home
later.
y. H. Blake, the superintendent OF the Century
Building, said yesterday that while there many
brokerage Offices in the structure most of them
have burglar proof safes place their valuables in
the vaults. and II would have been impossible for
the burglars 10 get any loot. Gray has described
his assaillants TO the police.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
P. S. BOARD ON STATEN ISLAND.
Investigation of Richmond Affairs Includes
Automobile Trips to Bad Curves.

The first stage of the investigation by the Public
Service Commission into Staten Island affairs came
to an end yesterday, when before the final hearing
on the subject the members of the commission
took an automobile trip through the island. They
were accompanied by Borough President Cromwell
of Richmond. who showed them the places where
dangerous curves and crossings are complained Of
Mr. Trbue, Superintendent of Public Works OF the
borough. and Colonel Charles Fl. Blair also in
the party.
The party visited. among other places. curve
the steam road Stapleton, where a grade
crossing. used by vehicles and pedestrians alike
has long been a subject OF complaint The COM
missioners then passed TO the spot known
Death Curve" where there have recently been
two fatal accidents. There is another point in dis
pute here. because the tracks the govern
ment's Fort Wadsworth reservation.
From Fort Wadsworth the party went TO
Bulls Head and Lnoleumville. the residents of
which places want the trolley line be brought TO
their doors.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
YOUNG MIR. ROCKEFELLER TELLS JOKE
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church Bible Glass
Members at 50-Cent Dinner.

Members OF the Bible Class of the Fifth Avenue
Baptist Church held the first OF series Of 50-cent
dinners In the chapel of the church last night,
and regaled with good food and the latest
story told by John D. Rockefeller, brought direct
the dinner by John D. Rockefeller. jr.. who re-
Gently resigned president of the class because
of III health. Mr.. Rockefeller did not have the
appearance OF III health when he responded TO the
call for a speech.
My father is always making jokes" began Mr..
Rockefeller Il want 10 tell you his latest. 1t
diton to for himself tumbled ungracefully
into water trough. He splashed until a pcdes-
trian tried TO help him out Don't mind me- said
the man. the women and children "
The Rev. DR.. c. F. AlSed in his speech. proposed
that the young of the church organize de
batting club, in which important public questions of
the day might be discussed. He proposed that the
meetings be open 10 the public This plan, he
said. had met with success in Liverpool Mr..
Rockefeller did not enthusiastic the
debating club. but he heartily indOrsed the plan
TO have monthly dinners of the Bible Glass at 80
cents a head. The class has not yet decided who
Is to be the president in place of Mr.. Rockefeller
Or. Aked made a few remarks, and. turning to
Mr. Rockefeller told him that his withdrawal from
the leadership of the class a serious
affair. from which we don't really know how
are going to recover" Then he went TO point
10 Mr. Rockefeller were the class allowed to die
down lust because his hand no longer at the
helm.
But Of course he added. I'VE going on,
and where you led we going 10 follow. You
have blazed the way IL is a fact that the worlds
work IL done by the individual who impresses him
self those about him
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
"V4NPS" IN PARADE.
Old Firemen ReUie1oed by Mayor,
Then Join Jersey Celebration.

The Exempt Firemen OF the Old City of New
York had OF the times of their lives yesterday
and any who thought that any of the old fell
lows back numbers would have had his
mind speedily disabused of this idea II he could
have been transported for few minutes to Somer-
Vile, N j.. where they had their annual outing
and entertained by the Somerville Fire De-
partment.
The old fire fighters assembled at their head
quarters at 1880 o'clock in the morning, and a
few minutes later. with Foreman Peter J. Hickey
their head they marched by way OF West
Side thOroughfares to Washington Square, beneath
the arch and past the home Of Mayor Mcclellan,
who reviewed them from the doorstep.
Among those in the ranks John T. Meehan
and Marty Keese. the veteran janitor the
City Hall. The 69th Regiment band Of thirty
pieces rendered the music for marching.
From Washington Square the procession headed
down Broadway to the City Hall President Nc
GowaE OF the Board of Aldermen and Justice Nc
Call there reviewed the line. while a crowd OF
fully five thousand onlookers applauded.. Control
Ter Metz, dependent Brooklyn's trolley lines,
arrived just too late
The "Vamps' then marched TO the Liberty street
ferry and went to Jersey City. thence by special
train to Somerville.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
BOAT AFIRE; FOUR DIE.
youths Sucamp Skif in Raritan
Bay-TMee SaUed by Freigkter.

Revport Oct. 16.-Four young men Of Perth AM
,o,, we're drowned in Rartan Bay, off this place.
lest night They members of 4 party of
sqsn who had left Perth Amboy in s skif to visit
Iys,rnort The boat caught fire and the occupants
+,,r-,ed the skiff to extinguish the flames. Sub
,.cuently four Of them perished and the three who
80 saved were in exhausted condition. having
,g n the overturned boat for more than two
,e before being rescued by the crew of pass
.,g steamboat All the members of the party were
hout eighteen or nineteen years Of age.
Those who were lost were Harry Barter, clerk in
che First National Bank Perth Amboy; Edward
olsen clerk for the Perth Amboy Trust Company:
F1ovd McHose, employed by the Atlantic Terra
Gotta Works. Perth Amboy, and Charles Wicks-
bure. clerk in Sigey & Ptman's glass works. Perth
Amboy.
Those saved William Hornsby. Harry Robe
see and Nelson Macan.
The seven young men left Perth Amboy about I
o'clock last evening, intending to visit the roller
skating rink here. Their boat was provided with
small engine When half way between Cnffwood
and the Red Bank light, according to the survivors
Floyd McTIose struck a match and a piece of the
birthstone fell into the oil soaked bottom of the
boat which caught fire. The boys scooped up
water IN their hats and dashed 1t on the flames
then spreading forward Fearing that the gasoene
ank would explode. the boys overturned the skif
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
ANOTHER TEST FOR ARMY OFFICERS
Thirty-two Have Fifteen Mile Practice Ride
Out of Fort Sheridan.

Chicago. Oct 1O.-If a hfteen-mile jog along good
roads is an example of the hardships of the
line officers Of the Department Of the Lakes are
ready TO go into action at an hours notice. Such
is the substance OF a report based upon ride
made from Fort Sheridan by Brigader General
W. H Carter and thrty-one regmental officers
yesterday. The actual time taken was about two
hours and haitian average OF ten minutes to
the mile
PHYSICAL examinations were given the riders be-
fore and after the trial Of horsemanship. These
were conducted by Colonel Philip +. Harvey. as
sstant surgeon general OF the army. In advance
he pronounced all OF the officers fit to ride. and
the second examination showed only slight signs
OF any disabilities.
The officers represented the 'headquarters' and
the posts of Forts Sheridan Thomas. Wayne and
Brady and Columbus Barracks.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
FOUR CAPTAINS DROPPED.

The physical test which Commissioner Bingham
prepared for of his captains it was announced
yesterday has forced the retirement OF four. They
are Nathaniel n. Shire. OF Vernon avenue; Michael
E Foody, OF Morrisania; Michael German. of New
Dorp and James G. Reynolds, OF the Liberty ave
nue. station No decision has been made in the case
of William H. Hodgns. Of the MacDougal street
station.
It was also said yesterday that Captain Dennis
Driscoll OF the Rapelye street station who was
on the list for retirement and who had filed an
application would first have to face chsfges which
have been preferred against him. The retirement
of the four men leaves nine vacancies Commits
sioner Bingham said that he had appointed nine
lieutenants acting captains.
It was expected that the Commissioner would
take the first nine the list. but when the
names given out 1t was seen that he had
Jumped Lieutenants Alfred A. Carey and Arthur
Thor. Thor served in the army as aid to Commits
soner Bingham when the latter a captain OF
engineers. The two Gears OF the Tenderloin" Cap
tains John Wiegand and Murphy. stood the test
well. General Bingham said later that both had
qualified.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
ENGINE DRAGS GIRL IN STREET.
Locomotive Driver Escapes-Man JOstles
Victim, Who Falls on Track

Knocked down in front Of locomotive engine
and dragged by the cowcatcher from a group Of
her girl companions, Miss Mamie McQuade.
nineteen years old, of No. 5l3 West 29th street.
had narrow escape from death early last night.
Both arms and one leg were fractured She is
in a dangerous condition.
The girl going 10 her home from anear-
by factory in company with other girl shop
mates. At Goth street and Tenth avenue an
engine was making a flying switch A pc
destrian, in a rush 10 get across the tracks.
josted the girl and she fell half across the rails
in front Of the engine
The pilot caught her dress and she was
dragged over the cinders and pavement for
about thirty feet.
While her girl companions rushed to her aid,
the engineer applied full power and sped away
from the scene without even learning whether
his victim was alive dead According to
Superintendent LOTUS of the New York Central
Railroad the engineer was George Menkler, Of
No. 325 Bergenline avenue, Union Hil N ]. He
promised to have the hand when the
police wanted him
The girl was taken to Bellevue Hospital Her
cousin Miss Matilda McQuade. who lives at No.
500 West 29th street, and who witnessed the
accident told the police that there was no flag
man stationed at the crossing The man who
josted the girl not seen after the accident
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
EUROPE WILL BUY ALL COTTON.
First Practical Result of the International
Conference in Washington.

Atlanta Oct I0-Immediate and practical results
OF the international conference of cotton growers
and spinners which closed yesterday developed to-
day al a conference held by the executive board
of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative
Union and II. W. MacAlster. of Manchester, Eng
land one of the chief experts spinnable grades
Of cotton with the European delegates to the late
conference.
The object was 10 agree upon terms whereby the
growers Of the union could deal di ect with the
European consumers. 1t was stated that already
the union had arranged to locate gent in Eng
land; that a central agency had be established
in Memphis and that this office I notify the
European agency Of all cotton ready tr sale.
Mr. MacAIister guaranteed that all ptton offered
would be bought He explained. how YER that the
cotton offered by the union must conform with the
grades sold and that the baling and compressing
must be in accordance with the terms adopted by
the conference. This was agreed to-
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
KILLED BY a DITCH CAVE-IN.
Two Others Seriously Hurt in Long Island
City-Ten Buried.

One man was killed and two were seriously
injured by the collapse Of the walls Of trench
which was being dug yesterday in the stoneyard
Of William Bradley * Son, Vernon avenue and
Noble street Long Island City. Seven other
men AT work in the trench were buried under
the mass Of earth and stone, and received minor
injuries. Volunteer workers were at work i'm
mediateIy. Sverne Ottarvo, OF No. II Sherman
street, Astoria, was dead beneath a huge pile of
stone Stephen Salvatore and John Angelo were
removed to St Johns Hospital with broken ribs
and internal injuries.
The trench was made for the laying Of steam
pipes 10 supply the machinery Of the stoneyard
The sides were weakened by water running into
The excavation and the weight Of stone and pipes
around the edges caused It TO collapse.
Arthur T. Storm, the superintendent Of the
yard was arrested, but released later. The
i'alian foreman OF the work is said to be
missing
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
MAY BE INDICTMENTS.
Continued from first page.

what was the extent of time to be deducted on
that account from the legal limitation
Two sections of the Penal Code received much
study yesterday by persons who have followed
the testimony before the commission. Section
SAL with regard to conversion by trustees was
one of them Section 52S was another II runs
as follows:
person & wi who with the e., intent to deprive
and benefit thereof. or TO appropriate the same Io
having in his possession. custody control as
bailee. servant attorney agent. clerk. trustee or
az or m OF as authorize y
take such possession, custody or control anv
money. property, evidence of debt or contract
possession. appropriates the same to his own
use. or that OF any other person other than the
true owner or person entitled TO the benefit there
Steals such property, and is guilty of larceny.
In view of the Widener-Dolan letters Mr..
WINS yesterday practically issued a challenge
to those men to come to this state TO testify
about their connection with the affair
The fact that Messrs. widener and Dolan got
together to make their explanation of the Whit
ney- Brady payments was considered somewhat
remarkable in Wall Street circles They have
been bitterly estranged over political and
financial affairs that. they have not been on
speaking terms recently.
August Belmont, when asked about the pay
ment of $4,000 to himself president of the
National Civic Federation. made by the Metro
pohtan Securities Company account of a
guarantee of $4,000 by Thomas F. Ryan for the
prosecution of the work of the federation's
committee municipal ownership, said: Il
prefer Mr.. Easley, the chairman of the executive
council of the National Civic Federation, or the
chairman of the committee that had the work
in charge to make a statement, if any is to be
made, on the subject of the guarantees secured
for carrying on the work of investigation Of
municipal utilities. and my relation to the
whole subject"
The investigation into the transit systems
affairs was not continued yesterday. Chairman
Wilcox received a telephone message from MI
WINS that he had work of such importance TO
attend TO at once that he was not prepared TO
go on. so the chairman adjourned the hearing
until next Tuesday
Mr.. Ivinss inability to take up the investiga-
tiOn yesterday was caused by the necessity for
examining several important witnesses in pri-
vate. He closeted in his office with them
all the afternoon. Chairman Wilcox OF the
commission with him for time
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
WELLS DEATH BRINGS BANKRUPTCY.
Creditors File Petition, but Officers of Cor
poration Say 1t VIII Pay.

An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was 9lsd
against the Weil-HsskeI Company. a New York
corporation OF No. 10 Fifth avenue. yesterday in
the United States District Court The president
Of the corporation August Well was found dead
on Wednesday. apparently from poison The cor
oner is now investigating the case
The petitionIng creditors are F. Victor Achelis.
with a claim of 500: Wilmerding. Morris q
Mitchell. with a claim Of slOo and E Mlius & Co.
with claim of 900.
The charge is made that the company, knowing
itself insoIvent made preferential payments. there
by committing an act of bankruptcy Alfred Je-
retzki OF the firm of Sullivan Cromwell, was
named as receiver with bond Of $4,000. The Pc
titoners auege the concerns liabilities will amount
10 100000 with assets of about the same amount
The following statement was given out at the
offices OF the corporation:
The conduct Of the business was entirely in the
hands of Mr. We'll. and none or the other STOCK
holders were familiar with its affairs BY reason
OF Mr. Wells sudden death il concluded that
il would be for the best interest OF ali concerned
that a receiver be appointed. II Is believed tnat
the assets will be sufficient not only 70 pay tne
creditors in full but TO pay 100 cents on the doar
the stockholders.
New-York tribune., 1907-10-11

the former state board, of railroad commissioners
TO the Buffalo. Genesee & Rochester Railway Com
pany, which purposes to build electric line from
Buffalo TO Rochester and the HorneI. Bath &
Lake Keuka Railroad Company. which purposes TO
build an electric road from Hornen through Bath
and HammOndsport to BranchpOrt. Yates County.
New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Com
pany and in the latter case by the Bath & Ham
mOndspOrt Railroad Company, which is operated
by the Erie Railroad Company. The contention Is
in both that the territory that the new rail-
roads intend to serve is now amply provided Win
transportation facilities by steam railroads.