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New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
TUNNEL DAY FESTIVAL.
MAJ Last One Weck Early IN
December.

Tho festivities 10 be held by the New Jersey
New York Real Estate Exchange, in celebration OF
.ha opening Of the Morton street tunnel route OF
she McAdoo system. will probably last Week
What form these festivities will take has not yer
been decided upoa but they will undoubtedly oe
worthy of the occasion Nearly two hunaFeu
aronlinent brokers OF New Jersey and New horh
have already joined the exchange, which was OF
sanized some months ago and before tunnel daS-
which is expected to be early III December. the
exchange expects have active membership OF
Two hundred and a nonresident membership o.
rear,y five hundred. A big meeting Of the eX-
Gang, viii probably be held in Paterson in re"
weeks
At recent meeting Of the organization not
word was said about the plans Of the tunnel com
ranv for erecting large terminal station in New
ark II was officially learned yesterday that the
Newark terminal station. which Will be near the
site Of Keith & Proctors theatre, Will be owned
by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, but VIII
be used exclusively by the McAdoo tunnel trains
Eastbound passengers on the Pennsylvania road
1ho travelling stations along the McAdoo
tunnel will change from the Pennsylvania
road the McAdoo route at Harrison. just east of
Newark.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
H4RRIN4N GETS PROXIES.
Securing Country for Ammunition
an Illinois Central Fight.

The Hartman faction in the Illinois Central
Railroad Company. according to we'll informed wall
Street interests yesterday arso has employed agents
TO scour the country for proxies be used at the
annual meeting. and has also engaged the services
of brokerage houses in many parts of the United
States solicit them These interests added that
the blank proxies furnished TO the agents ana
brokerage houses appoint j. T. Harahan or A u
Hackstaf as attorney for the signer, and that the
orders are that one is to be overlooked. IN
stances are said to have been reported of agents
soliciting proxies from stockholders far west as
California and from remote Southern towns
The report Of the activity of the Hartman fac-
ton in soliciting proxies caused considerable com
ment in Wall Street yesterday. in view OF the fact
that the rival faction headed by Stuyvesant Fish.
has not any proxy blanks. In a recent
statement Mr. Fish said that he was not soliciting
proxies for the forthcoming meeting, but that II
any were sent 10 him he would use them for the
best interests of the stockholders
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
P. r. R. WILL OBEY TWo-CENT LAW.
Other Roads Expected to Follow Suit Pend
ing Final Action on Test Case.

Philadelphia. Sept. 12.-Pending the final de-
cision of the Supreme Court OF the state on the
constitutionality Of the two-cent railroad rate
bill. officials OF the Pennsylvania Railroad have
not vet reached definite conclusion in regard
10 changes in the present schedule of rates. Con-
fdent that the decision of the Philadelphia court
viii be sustained by the higher court. the COM
pany nevertheless recognizes the possibilities Of
reversal. and while round trip excursion and
Communication rates will probably remain as at
present il is believed that all straight fares will
he put on a fat two cent basis after october 1
and remain in force until the contest has been
finally settled.
Other roads in the state are expected to fol-
low the example of the Pennsylvania. so as TO
avoid the possibility of the heavy fines imposed
bv the act. With the handing down Of the opin-
iton OF the Supreme Court the railroads will then
be In position TO deal definitely with the ques-
ton and either restore the present schedule or
readjust completely the rate schedules on ex-
c1Irsion and communication tickets.
The suits Instituted by other railroads attack
ing the constitutionalty viii probably be left
untouched until the decision of the higher court
has been obtained.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
HOTEL MN DROPS DEAD.
House in Which Brooklyn Nan Dies
Later Raided by Police.

Louis A Johnson the proprietor of the St.
Marks Hotel. at St Marks and Bedford avenues,
Brooklyn aud prominent In Masonic circles. died
suddenly Yesterday afternoon from nephritis at
No. I07 West 3Sth street
Shortly after Johnson visited the house he
dropped dead. ard Miss Raw Mitchell telephoned
for Or J IefingweH Hatch. Of No. IS West 37th
street When Dr. Hatch arrived he pronounced the
man dead Patrolman Bell in turn summoned
Coroner AcritellI The coroner said that Johnson $
dea tn was due to natural and that there was
no suspicion OF foul play
After the case was reported to Captain Wiegand.
of the Tenderoin station he sent two detectives 70
raid the place When Miss Mitchell was arratgned
later I'm the jefferson Market court she was held In
hai
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
FURTHER PROBE OF PARK DEAL.

Additional investigation into the sale Of Kissena
Park the city for more than half million dol
lars was taken up by the Queens County Grand
Jury old courthouse in Long Island City yes
terday Jacob Haubel, proprietor of the Fountain
House. well known resort for politicians in Flush
ing where the park situated George w. Pople.
a prominent resident of Flushing. and T Jefferson
Burnett real estate expert, were examined Dis
trict Attorney Ira G. Darrin of Queens County. is
trying find out why this swamp land suddenly
increased in value from 500 10 200 per cent when
certain spectators found they could sell II the
city for park purposes George L. Chaser who
took part in the transaction, acknowledged some
time ago that he received a fee of $4,000 for the
sale and expected much more. is thought that
Mr. Glaser may go before the grand jury to-day.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
ATTACKS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY.
Canadian Royal Commission Asks Better Con-
ditions for Girl Operators.
rRv Telegraph % The Tribune. ]

Toronto. Ont Sept 1f.-Judge Winchester and
Mackenzie King. composing a royal commission
appointed investigate the recent strike of tele
phone operators. reported to-day that the Bell
TELEPHONE Company has been earning dividends by
sweating system, in which its six hundred girl
operators in this city have been employed at wages
on which they could not live respectfully
.'Fair minded investors they say. would hesi-
tate 10 take dividends earned in such way
They find that the strike was justified. and rec
ornmend that no girl under nineteen years old be
allowed to be an operator. that working overtime
or seven days a week be prohibited, and that the
listening board be placed within the crlmlnal
law They also recommend that girl be al
lowed to become an operator until she has passed
a medical examination.
The wages which at present run from 81 to - A
week will have to be increased. and the hours OF
seven day for days will have to be re-
duced to six hours a day for six days week,
divided into periods of one and one-half hours
with internissions of twenty minutes.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
Public Notices.
NOTICE 10 TAXPAYERA

rDepartment Of Finance. Bureau for shs Col
lection of Taxes. New York. September End.
TAXPAYERS WHO DESIRE TO OBTAIN
their bills promptly should make inrnediais
written reduisitton (bianks may Be procured IN
ths. borough cfhcss,. stating their porperty BY
g.ctiSn ward. block and lot OF map NUMBER.
making copy OF same from their bills OF sss
Il !. t.rpayr Is ASSESSED for personal t.s ths
Each reauistion should be accompanies BY al
envelope bearing the proper address Of the sp-
piloant. AND WITH RETURN PoSfAGE
In cas-. Of am doubt in regard TO ward, Sc
t.ss ,sD; ,SsIr deed. to the pepartm.at Of Taxss
and Assessments and have tneir property 10
saTard TO tho Deputy Receives Of Taxes With
the requisition. Of certified rnsmorandun Of
their property. which viii oe furnishes oy the
Department OF Taxes and AssessInsnts
Taxpayers in this manne< viii reoetvs their
bills rsturn.d by ma. at sns .sS earliest po,.s9..
ing lines. required in care OF personal
Application
Ths reQuisitiau must be addressed and mailed
to III. Deputy Receiver Of Taxes in vhichsver
borough the property Il loc.fed a. fono".;
Borough of Manhattan. New York
John B. Underhin corner Third and Irsmeat
Ismcs Bouss. Municipal Building. Borough
Of Brooklyn. New York
George II. Creed conner Jackson aysnue an1
Fifth street Long Island City. Borough o.
ousens New York.
John De Morgan Borough Hall 81 George.
s,n9nn oo,,n Island Borough Of Richmond. New
York. -u.r
Altar receiving the bills the taxpayer VII
s.s that tney are properly related tnen draW
check for the net amount 70 THE OK OEpSE s,,
OP THE RECEIVER OF TAXES. ano m oli
ard check with an addressed enveiops. WITH
THE RETURN POSTAGE PREPAID 70 the
Deputy Receiver IN whichever borough ths
property 10 located ,,,
CHECKS should be mailed as sron a. Posslofo
.1t.r the bills have been received by the 11-
payer. 49,. . ~ -
'a''o o" DAVID e AUSTEN
Hece6veT of Taxa
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
TOD SLOAN ARRESTED IS sPEEDER.
Demurred at Early Hour When Ordered to
Court It 9 A. M.

Tod" Sloan, the former jockey, was arrested
last night friends for exceeding the speed
limit in automobile Sergeant Casey and three
bicycle patrolmen were motor cycles looking
for speeding automobiles, when they saw Sloan's
machine coming along Fourth avenue from l4th
street The patrolmen followed the party TO goth
street when Sergeant Casey decided that the car
was going more than thirty miles hour.
Sloan, who driving stopped when ordered
TO do so by the policemen The party was taken
10 the Tenderloin station. where the lieuten-
ant required Seo bail for Sloan. The Jockey found
only $50 in his pockets and the the party
made up the difference. He was released. but told
20 appear In the jefferson Market court this morn
ing at 8 o'clock. Sloan thought this early for
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
wooLLEN MILLS GO OUT OF BUSINESS.

nv TeIsgrarII o. Th- TTIbu0e- ]
E,at Wilton Me Sept l2-The Walker Wooen
Mills Of this place which for over quarter OF a
century have been the supporting industry Of the
village shut down to-day. throwing one hundred
and fifty persons out OF employment This has
beeD the case cf half dozen other mills Of similar
size throughout Maine during the last year. the
mana cement asserts that the present craze in this
country for shoddy fabrics has driven them out or
business.
People buy now for style not for quality and
the mills which are equipped to make all wool
goods cannot compete with the modern shoddy rae
tories" said the manager Mr Somburd.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
MORE POET LkRIAT" LAND FOUND.
Executor Discovers Several Farms in West
Belonging to Hin.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune !

Little Neck. Long Island, Sept. 12-Richard H
Smith executor Of the will Of Bloodgood H Cutter
has found property which probably Will mean
s-5 ono additional for the American Bible Society
which came in for the biggest share of MI Cut
fer's estate Several valuable papers belonging 10
the estate disappeared after the VIII was Of
fered for probate Among them were deeds 10
much Of the property owned by Mr.. Cutter In the
West A clew 20 some of the lands was obtained,
and a square mile of land in Dawes County, Neo-'
known as the Bad Lands belonging TO Cutter.
was discovered. with a farm of about eighty acres
near Chicago. a block of property in the town OF
Hudson. Ill. an eighty-a6re farm in Linn County,
Iowa and one in Jones County. Iowa.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
SCHOONER RUN DOWN.
Sailors Haze NdrrO5c Escape When
TRRnO7cp Boat FleeS.

Six sailors narrowly escaped with their lives
early Yesterday morning, when unknown steam
boat ran amidship their fishing schooner two miles
off Brighton Beach There was fog. and before
the sailors had realized what happened the steam
boat was gone.
For several hours the sailors kept pumping the
,,-,,o- o,,+ Of their boat and were about ready
to give I'D when they rescued by the Two
Brothers, which was heading for Barren lsland.
The wrecked schooner, which is better than the
average fishing smack. was towed in on the fark-
vav Baths at Brighton, where she at present hes
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
MR. FISH VISITS THE NIGHT COURT.
Calls on Ma~istrate Corrigan with Mr.. Jer-
ONE and Two Friends.

Stuyvesant Fish and District Attorney William
Iravers Jerome. with other men. who sue
ceeded in keeping their Identity concealed. called
at the night police court at about 1115 o'clock last
night, just Magistrate Corrigan about to
take his usual recess. Soon after they appeared
the magistrate left the bench and went with the
four
Mr.. Jerome asked if there anything sig
nifcant in Mr. Fishs visit to the court. he replied
with air that looked like mock solemnty:
Its very significant"
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
ECONOMIC CLUB INCORPORATED
Names of Well Known Men Found on the
List of Directors.

Albany Sept 12-The Economic Club of New
York. formed to promote the study of social.
economic and political questions filed articles
of incorporation with the Secretary of State
to-day.
The directors Henry Clews. Lawson Purdy.
Bainbridge Colby. A Barton Hepburn. Francis
Iynde Stetson. Edwin r. A. Seligman. Edward
B. Whitney John Bates Clark, Robert Erskine
Ely, Charles NJ. Bergstresser and Joseph French
johnson, Of New York City, and John q. Agar.
of New Rochelle.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
POSSE ARRESTS 27 NEGRO BAITERs

Fitzgerald, Ga, Sept. 12--Twenty-seven white
were arrested last night by Chief Of Police
Short and special posse The men were engaged
IN organized effort to drive out negro residents
II feared another attempt would be made to-
night and the Sheriff in a number of depu-
ties. The local militia held In readiness and
Governor Smith informed that the militia might
be needed
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
The Turf.

l., f,,1esa Point some days ago Mr.. and Mrs IuIre
~ovak OF No SAB 6th street. appeared Yesterday
before Coroner Samuel u Mutt in Jamaica where
an Inouest was being held and charged that theif
son was sho, purposey- They spoke through an IN
t.rrrerer and talked vOluby- DIR. Mutt. after many
-t+,assqs had been examined. said that he believed
the shooting was purely accidental. and the jury
rendered Il verdict 10 that effect.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
RECEIVER FOR GEORGIA ELECTRIC CO.

Atlanta. Sept. I2-The North Georgia Electric
Company was placed in the hands of a receiver
to-day petition Of ElHsood Allen and W. d
Chamberlain. Of Dayton Ohio. and the Western
Union Telegraph Company A similar petition for a
receiver refused yesterday by Judge Shelby at
Atlanta The North Georgia Electric Company has
q plant of 5000 horse power the Chattahoochee
Atlanta
Samuel c Dunlap. of Gainesville. was appointed
temporary receiver.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
CHICAGO SCHOOLS WANT NO ADULTS.

Chicago. Sept. IA recommendation by .he sr-
!erintenoent Of the Chicago public schools last
night TO admit certain adult foreigners as pupils
brought out strong opposition. especially to Orien-
eae. from members pf me school board. Superi.,-
tendent Cooley recommends: that three Japanese
orc Persian. oae doilander. two Irishlnen and an
krgiishinan be admitted 10 an ungradec room
winch had been provided al the Jones school build
Acz- The question referred TO a committee
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
HAD COFFIN IN WAGON; KILLED.
Georgia Farmer Struck by Auto While Driv-
ing Home with Purchase
ER, Telegraph TO The Tribune !

Chattanooga, Tenn Sept. 12.-While he was re-
turning to his home near Ringgold. Ga. this af-
ternoon J. H Smythe, farmer, was run down by
an automobile from the Chattanooga Automobile
Company, occupied by J. p. Zegler, of this city.
and r. w. Ellis of Jacksonville, Fla. Smythe
was instantly killed. and J. b. Cathry. who was
with him In the wagon, and Mr. Zegler. who was
driving the automobile were injured.
Zegler cannot be found tonight. and Ellis left
the city Immediately after the accident. Smythe
had a coffin in his wagon, which he had bought
for his dead nephew.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
THE REDEMPTION OF JAPANESE SKIES.

OF the total amount Of about soOo0000 Of Jap
anese per cent bonds of 1911, first second Sc
ries. held in the United States there had been pre-
scented for redemption at the Office this city Of
the Yokohama Specie Bank up the close of
business yesterday so, so par value. Payments
In London so far reached total Of $50 7s3 $50
making In all s95 bonds redeemed out OF the
aggregate Issue OF Sl00eeoe9. and leaving s14 s7 so
soS presented for payment. AS already said. both
ser1es Of the japanese S. have been stricken from
the New York Stock Exchange list
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
HOMES FOR PITTSBURG ITALIANS.

IBy Telegraph to The Tribune-l
p,ttsburg Sept. I2.-VtnCenZo de Lucia, the
,,ea,tby italian banker Of New York City. whose
home is in Montclair N J.. believes that the
Italians of Pttsburg should have better homes.
and has bought seventy building lots in Ridge.
Finland and Lisbon streets which he will build
substantial homes which will be rented Italians
for the same price they paying FOR inferior
quarters
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
MAN UNCONSCIOUS THREE WEEKS

IFsy Telegraph to The Trfoune-I
steep Falls Ne. Sept 12-Forest Chase. super
intendent of a pulp mill. who was found uncon-
scious under his mill on August %. supposedly as
s,,Itad with hammer has not yet sufficiently re-
covered consciousness to speak and probably will
not live There is no clew to his assaant-
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
FLEMING TO CONSULT GOVERNOR SOON

Albany. Sept. 12-It announced here to-day
that Matthew c. Fleming, of New York. who has
been designated by Governor Hughes investi-
gate the State Insurance Department. would prob
ably call on Governor Hughes within few days
It is expected that the investigation will be begun
at early date.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
Proposals.

StEALFD BIDS OR PROPOSALS WILL BE kE-
- ceved by the Board OF Water supply a. the s 9,a-
- ,be se~retsry No 2ae Broadway. New YORK Roorn
ei1 Tinth floor, until . P NJ Tuesday SEPTEMBER
1oO7 which time will be opened and con-
tract will be practicable
Sor the ronstruction OF story and attic once
building 70 be located High Falls. Asro!e'oWn
township. Ulster County. New YORK. PaHlphLst con con,
psmphIet Of contract drawings can be obtained az
r,oo, ISIS AT the above depostns the sum
Of ave dollars (s5 oOp for each pamphlet For further
particulars City Record.
7 EDWARD SIMMONS President
CHARLES y. CHADWICK.
CHARLES A SHAW,
Board Of Water supply
] WALDO SMITH Chief Engineer
THOMAS HASSETT, Secretary
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13

c,uA1ED PROPOSALS IN DUPLICATE WILL BE
- received at Office OF Commissioner OF Inmigratio
E1lia island \ Y H until 2:30 ?. VI. September 19
Ia07 FOR the installation Of wharf drop and apron
bridge landing Of ferry steamer Ellis Island.
pargs FFre New York Particulars 10 lin
ItafIona and conditions governing bidders be OBJ
.ained from ROBERT wATCHORN. Cornmssioner
y 6 ENGINEER OFFICE. JACKSONVILLE FLA.
I sept o. 1eOT.-Sealed proposals for dredging ana
rock removal withacoochee River Entrance Fiorida
rtIi ha received here until O'Clock October TO-
io7 and then publicly opened Information on appica-
t,o7 LANSING H BEACH. Mai Engrs
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
Help Wanted-Male.

xrv.N7E0 Male laundry foreman a. Harlem Hospt-
w fai- aalarv $50 per month and maintenance Ap-
Harlem Hospital. Lenox aFe-
srd i36th 81 Ctty. References required
X1TANTED-Male general helpers In the wards OF
w Hospital; salary sd Per rontn ane
Superintendent OF Training Scnoois
osb street nd avenue
New-York tribune., 1907-09-13
Help wanted-Females-

-7alr-
w Bellevue Hospital; salary $40 per nohth an
Apply Superintendent Of ths Training scn,
26th street and First
WANTED Women operate msngle IN lsundfy f Nto
w Iarn HosDtaI month and maintenance ~
rfpbt or sunday work Apply Supervising Nurse
Hospital. Avenue and 136th street
WANTED body operators anc gcsod =,
w IN the laundry Of Harlem Hospital 30
e,,rdaT work Salary s15 month and ma
Ii 20 Supervising Nurse. Harlem Hospital LsioA
ATenue and 136th Street
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-01-20
Few Auxiliary DefenSeS Re-
Quired to Render Golden
Gate Safe From Attack of
Most Powerful Fleet.
REPORT URGES MORE PAY
FOR AMERICAN SOLDIERS
Hold Carriers Receive More
Than Officers and Existence
of Army is Threatened by
Low Pay of Enlisted Men,
Iny Morning journal special leased wIre.I

" - W.T.. ,
ibS Morning '"urh"i 7pe'i"' ~ ~"
Washington Jan tn Hau fidh-
cisco a bricklayef, plastefef or piull-
Der receives more pay man q captain
OF twenty Years service stationed al
an OF ne posts near ihal city even
considering the lalief quarters a. me
c0mmutatlon OF ms grace. \ hou car
rlef IN the same Guy receives tioIc pay
thap 4 Set1hu IIeuitlldilt' ililS a'at'
ment Is hlade pN b~Flsdulef beil'i'i
Funston, commanding lhe department
of California, IN ms annual report 20
the secretary OF war. lie mdue d
strong plea for an increase OF army
pay; not for the oftleeis lust enter
ing he service. nut Tor those WI"
have served long. tie says
NO one believes that army officers
should attempt to compete In display
with persons of wealth, but they
should be able to live decentlN with
ont being continually h"arfaSSed by
fear Of debt"
Continuing, he SAYS:
"Of even greater importance than
thp question of officers pay is that
of the enlisted men Of the service. for
The army will always have all of the
officers authorized by law. regardless
of the increase of pay, but the very
existence of the army is threatened il
Wags in civil life continue to rise, UNI
less steps are taken 10 increase the pay
Of the rank and file. The wonder is
that with the Wretched pay offered the
army obtains as many good men As it
does. But few of them r%e-enlist after
their first term of service. and many
desert IN the first few months. The
statement that the United States SOL
dier is the most poorly paid man in
The ol1ntr today cannot be refuted.
A fifty per cent increase in the pay OF
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-01-20
KANAKAS SLAIN BY
SAVAGE ISLANDERS
Natives Returning From australia
Meet Hostile Reception.

Victoria. h. G. Jan. tg.-The
steamer Moana from the A%ntipodes
brought news Of terrible suffering of
Kanakas repatriated from Australia
in of the exclusion of the
islanders following tho enactment of
,Whtte Australia statute. Some
we're murdered on Malta in the Solo
mon Islands. The returned natives are
being protected by missionaries at
Mission island from armed blacks
who seek to XIII them. III seems many
OF the Kanakas had broken island laws
which know nothing of forgiveness,
and although years have elapsed the
islanders seek to XIII them.
Special correspondents of the sgd
ney apers repeat the clubbing "a
death at MaIlu of some of those re-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-01-20

his hopes for the boy and his plans in
the present suit. He said that when
the board of education made its or
der se%gregating the Japanese children
from the other pupils, he refused TO
let the boy 90 to the Oriental school
because he considers there is no lack
of equality between the Japanese and
Europeans.
My boy will remain here" he said,
"and win not go back to Japan. /
intend to prepare him for the univer-
sity. | have no in-feeling in the mat
ter, as | realized thai the board of
education is enforcing the law, but !
consider the law wrong. We are not
Mongolians-We are Asiaties."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-01-20

which flooded Easements and formed
pools of water on the streets We're de-
clared by the health officers today to
be responsible for the startling spread
Of The disease.
N~tnety~six new cases OF scarlet
fever. thfrty-two eases of dfphtherta
and seven deaths from these diseases
we're reported today