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New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
urrz CHANGES MIND ON SUBWAY.
Willing to Let One Section OF Fourth Ave
nue Line Be Built

Now that the first fall meeting OF ''e hooiu VI
Estimate and Apportionment III appr"ach'hs' IN
.roIar Metz has let 1t be known that ne mas
changed his mind IN regard to the bulldlis ol 'io
rourtb avenue subway. That 49, ne Is "lihhs 'i"'
the Injunction obtained by Jefferson Nd. Levy
which has tied up the work on the Brooklyn sun
NAV he go modified to allow Of the pudlns oi
tho frs. section OF the route In the FlatbuSh ave
p,e extension. This is practically the same route
along which the Interborough Rapid Transit Com
,,or,, has offered 10 build subway TO connect with
tho nresent subway at Fatbush avenue and Fulton
street The company has also offered to make us"
Of two OF the tracks the Manhattan Bridge
- arorai,, n another connection between Man
haitian and Brooklyn
Although the Controller has had talk with
Commissioner McCarroIl. OF the Public Service
Commission about the matter, the Public Service
Commission il Is expected. Will consent to no modl
fcation OF the route The Fourth avenue route has
been laid out the contracts have been let and the
commission dIsa grees with the Controller that 1t
would not be advantageous to spend the ctys money
IN building the whole six sections Of the tube.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
TWO TROLLEY ACCIDENTS.
Fire Mem Hurt at Hollis, Queens
bOrO, When Cars Hit Wagons.

Five men. OF whom will probably die were
injured and four horses killed through reck-
less trolley driving in two accidents at Hollis
Queens. Wednesday night The accidents
Cured on the Mineola and Hampstead line Of tbs
Long Island Traction Company
The injured
Manhattan; left leg fractured,
Mnrys Hospital Jamaica
DALMUs. otto, forty-eight years old. Of Springfield.
fracture Of skull; jamaica Hospital
HEDDEL.MAN John. twenty three years old Of No 40
West ooth sirsst a. cI
MURPHY John. thirty-tso years old. % No. A. Easc
Manhattan left leg fractured: 81 Msrys
Hospital. Jamaica.
MNAMARA John. jr-. Of Hampstead Long Island.
cu.son OF brain and fractured skull: may die:
Jamaica Hospital
Witnesses say that the first accident was caused
by the speed of trolley car a. 18th and SkidmOre
streets and that the loaded produce wagon driven
bv Mcnamara the wrong side OF the road
When the car crashed into the team the passengers
were thrown over the seats Several women faint
cd but none was seriously injured except the driver
or the wagon Robert Mould. the motorman said
that he could not the wagon on account OF ths
downpour OF rain.
Half an hour later a trolley car ran into the
rear of a furniture in front OF the home OF
Rav-don W. Kellogg. former Assistant District Az
torney The three occupants Of the van-Heddel-
man Cummings and Murphy-were thrown over
IN. horses heads A nurse and a servant IN the
Kellogg home tore UP towels and shee's. WHICH
thev used for bandages until TWO amoulahces ar
rived The van belonged 10 the Manhattan storage
Co-n,.rv .1st street and Lexington avenue. Man
hart
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
JAPANESE PLANS OF WELCOME.
Fleet Due at Yokohama on October II
Admiral's Quarters at Palace.

Toxic. Aug. 1.-THE programme for the recep-
ton OF the American feet in Japanese ports has
been finished and submitted 10 Lieutenant Com
rander John a. Dougherty. naval attache OF the
American Embassy. for approval. but it has not
minor changes The close attention to details.
which is characteristic OF the Japanese. Is shown.
The fleet - due to arrive at Yokohama on Satur-
dav October Il. and that day and Sunday will be
devoted entirely receptions and entertainments
in that city On Monday. October 49, which Will
be known as American Day. the rear admirals or
the fleet with their stats. will come TO Toxic
They will have apartments in the imperial palace
at Shiba where Secretary TAFT entertained.
and an imperial carriage will be placed at the dis
posal Of each rear admiral Official calls will be
rear adrnirals and their STATS given by Ambassador
by a reception TO the American officers on the en-
bassy grounds Ou Monday night Ambassador
O. I3rien will give IA dinner at the Imperial Hotel
for the American officers and prominent japanese
officials
on Tuesday. October 90 the entertainments pro-
yided by the Japanese will begin The plans In
clude the minute details for the entertainment
of the American officers and men during every
hour OF each day OF their stay. These include an
audience Of the officers with the Emperor. and
daily excursions to the outlying points OF interest
\ Japanese squadron will meet the American
fleet as II approaches the coast OF Japan and will
act as an escort 10 Yokohama. one war vessel
being assigned to each American ship.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
THAW AGREES WITH MIR. HAND"
But Immured Moralist Regrets Two Re
marks in Decision on Jerome.

Poughkeepsie. y. Y. Aug. G-Harry X. ina"
made the following statement to-day. after reading
the opinion of Commissioner Hand In the pro-
ceedings for the removal of District Attorney Je-
rome who is opposing Thaws fight for liberty:
I agree with Hands decision In favor OF
Jerome, and think that. the whole. public SEN
timent will support II.
In his decision Mr.. Hand expresses certain opin-
ions which seem to mistaken, but two remarks
regrettahie to me do not anect the
District Attorney. Mir Hand might condone throw
ing dice for money. but his comment that 10 re
buke that deed lis TO indct very large portion or
the community, including all who take part In com
ball every other popular recreation known to
the people Of every civilized land. VIII surely
shock the best part OF the community
/ have friends who play bllards, and
know that they do not bet upon the game; that
they indulge in IL purely II recreation. with no
thought Of gambling Bridge whist is never played
many links counts for anything not one man IN a
hundred Days golf for money. ! have attended
more than a hundred baseball games and found
that my and my neighbors interest came from
professional baseball would become farce. MIR
fiand be familiar with the spirit OF amateur
baseball
That field sports tennis etc are INDUCED In 9
a pleasant and wholesome exercise is, trust. be
yond doubt Were this otherwise. the votaries OF
racing would have an unanswerable argument In
statement coming from such authority, cannot
be otherwise than injurious.
Another remark hope Will not meet with
eraI approval His affirmation that Il cannot i'm
proposition that there Justices of the Supreme
Court In the lst District who were not entitled to
the respect Of any well informed lawyer has
dsagreeable sound to me If Mr.. Hand believes
this and proof. IL is his duty bring charges
against the judges thus accused. II not, this in
elimination should have been omitted.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
FLEET OFF VICTORIA.
Warships Reported Passing Gabo
Island This Morning.

Malbourne Aup oS 1890 a. ma dispatch
received here reports the passing of Gabo Island
by the American fleet at 40 a. m. The fleet Is
now off the Victoria coast.
Great crowds are coming into the city to well
come the fleet the resources of the railways
being strained to their utmost. The weather Is
dull and it is feared that the early part of the
visit will be marred by rain.
Thousands of persons, including many motor
car parties, are making arrangements to go to
the Heads and along the coast 10 see the ap-
proach of the American ships of war and their
entrance into Port Philip, thirty miles from
Melbourne.
In the city the work Of decorating the build
ings and public places is making rapid progress
Already there miles of Hags and banners
waving and many pictorial devices nave peeh
put in place. These include portraits OF Presi-
dents Roosevelt and Washington, and many
groups ernbematic of the concord between the
United States and Australia.
While not possessing the natural advantages
Of Sydney, Melbourne, with its broad, straight
streets and wide approaches. will present a fine
picture of life and color. Experience at Auch-
land and Sydney has shown that the oHicers
and men of the feet do not enjoy formal enter
tainments at which attendance is compulsory
and there is a disposition here to minimize for-
malties.
Melbourne Aug 27.-The following commuhi-
cation has been received here from AdInlrai
Sperrv in reply to the messages of greeting
sent him bv the authorities of Victoria:
send YOU my hearty thanks for the message.
We have experienced at Sydney the hospitality
of the government and the people OF the COM
monwealth and we need assurance of the
generous welcome which awaits us at Mel
bourne We all are looking forward with pleas
urable anticipation to better acquaintance
with our kinsmen In Victoria
Sydney n. S. w. Aug. 21.-Before the Amerl-
can fleet left Sydney Admiral Sperry sent a
letter to Charles c. Wade. Premier Of New South
Wales thanking him for the cordial reception
and magnificent hospitality. and saying that the
welcome given the Americans would draw closer
the bonds of sympathy and friendship between
the United States and the Australian Common
wealth.
After the vessels had cleared the harbor 1t
was found that about eighty men had failed TO
toIn their ships These men will not be posted
as deserters, as it is thought that the failure OF
many OF them to appear was accidental FIFTY
of the stragglers were embarked later In the
dav on the Yankton and sailed to re1on their
ships al Melbourne.
The inspector general OF the secret police said
in an interview to-day that II would be inpos-
sibe 70 find a better behaved or more manly lot
OF fellows than the American sailors showed
themselves to be during their stay here.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
METZ DEPENDS OFFICE.
Says School Buildings 4re Not Held
Tn bU Controller.

In a letter 10 Egerton L. Winthrop president OF
the Board OF Education Controller Metz yesterday
replied 10 the accusation made against his depart
rnent By George w Schadle. Of the committee
buildings Of The Board Of Education. The Con
trollers is general rather than specific and
re states that IN the last two years the board
has had more cooperation from his department
than before. which he says he has learned
from past experience member OF the Board
OF Education ana also through personal assurances
of heads of bureaus il. his department.
Mr.. Metz declares thai in very few cases. except
during the fail Of last year. when money conditions
unusual. have contractors been held up by
the Department OF Finance. The srea: compla int
has been, he continues. that the warrants did
reach the Controller from the board. and
duently he money could toe paid He admits.
however. that recently owing to monetary condi-
tfons there has been delay in certifying con-
tracts. That very little time has been lost by the
failure TO certify new contracts. he says. is shown
BY the fact that III Il large majority of cases
tractors proceed with their work Immediately when
the contract IS awarded.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
MRS. HITCHCOCk
Sanity of Woman accused Of h'H-
ing Husband an Question.

DR. Carlos Macdonald. DR. Allan Mcl-ane Hamil-
ton and Dr. Frank Robertson, constituting the
lunacy commission appointed by Judge roster, OF
the Court of General Sessions. TO determine the
mental condition of Mrs Charlotte Hitchcock, who
is indicted for the murder of her husband, ex-
amined several additional witnesses yesterday Ihe
killing for which Mrs Hitchcock Is held took place
on November q last at the Hitchcock home, No
76e East 15sth street.
The examination yesterday of Michael Ippi an
other tenant the house, developed that Mrs
Hitchcock had declared right after shooting her
husband that she did II because he had planned
sending her to an asylum. The testimony OF
Patrolman J. B. Shea was that the woman ao-
rnitted to him that both she and her husband were
opium smokers The policeman said that on enter
ing the Hitchcock apartments a few minutes atter
the shooting he found about the place evidences OF
opium smoking. Shea said that he had found also
bottles containing morphine Herman ]. Orlowitz
an acquaintance of many years of Mr.. and Mrs'
Hitchcock said that the former had long believed
that his wife was mentally unsound
.'One night Orlowitz testified. Hitchcock falled
TO show up a work, and I met him at the City
Hall at O'Clock in the morning. He wore no
shirt and seemed greatly excited He told me that
his wife had gone 'nutty again and had chaseu
him from the house. him several occa-
sions that he had better be careful of his WIFE ana
watch her closely. l him the night before the
murder and he admitted that he was afraid to go
home. He told me about a week before ne Was
killed that he had suddenly awakened In bed 10
find his vile standlns over MIN WIN d" pa"
scissors and that she told niIn she wanted lock
of his hair.
Until four years ago Mrs. Hitchcock used TO De
a neat. careful woman. but about that time she
was sunstruck and seemed TO grow nesiectfui ana
careless and later grew morose She was jealous
of her husband. l had a friend who had put MS
wife in an asylum. and I in favor of Mrs
Hitchcock being put away also believe she Is
of unsound mind
The testimony OF other witnesses indicated that
Mrs Hitchcock believed that her husband wanted
get rid of her so he could marry another woman
Congressman Goldfosle, counsel for Mrs Hitch-
cock asked the lunacy commission for permission
10 have a physician present at the continued ex-
animation Monday. The alienists denied the
application.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
GOES TO KILL, FALLS DEAD
Three UOmeR 4gainst One IN Bat
tie an 4Eh Street House.

After attempting Ia murder another woman. say
the police. Mrs Roma Yanells. forty-ave years
old. OF No 35 East 9th street. through the
hallway of No 2I2 East 18th street yesterday to
the roof O. No gr5 and downstairs where she fell
dead from attack OF heart disease.
Mrs. Michael PerzIo. OF No llG4 First avenue,
the inteaded victim. escaped death, but both her
eyes b,ackened her face scratched and
her cloEliing torn. -
Mrs Psrzio the 44th street house to
collect a bin from Mrs Joseph Sanzio, who lives
the fourth floor. The police say that three
woraen of whom Mrs. Yanella, the others
Mrs. Mangea Masiele. of No. ll04 First avenue.
and her nineteen-year-old daughter Mamie at
tackled Mrs. Perzio she descending the
stairs.
The noise or the fight aroused the house. Soon
"a fter Mrs Rose Sisu who lives the third floor
returning from a store. into tho Vanella
sn who fell into her arms gsspine for help
When Policeman Leahy, OF the East 5lst street
ststion and DR.. Lane OF Flower Hospital, arrived
TIE woman was dead In her setclel was found
,,aded revolver with which, II believed she
Attended 10 shoot the Perzio wonas2-
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
EINN RAPS THE p. S. C..

Magistrate Finn yesterday gave his views OF the
puhlic Service Commission. Daniel Patterson. for
tho receivers of the Metropolitan Street Railway
Companv which had been charged with maintain
ing a nuisance by storing its cars In the street in
Lexington avenue between ll6th and 18th streets.
said that the commission had given the receivers
nermission TO store the in the street because
Of tho burning of the barns. well, If that
is SO :" commented Battery Dan IF the Public
Service Commission has much power over the
Metropolitan Street Railway Company, why don |
they give transfers 59th street,? Then. IL a
tome and with look implying deep disgust. the
magistrate added: THE idea of the Legislature
deIeeating its power to the Public Service Commits
sion is preposterous and not fair TO the public
Th. hearing was adjourned until September Y
so that Fire Commissioner Hayes and Health Com
missioner Darlington may be called as WITNESSES
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
MALONEY WEDDING DELAYED.
Indefinite Adjournment of Proceedings to
Annul Osborn Marriage.

The contemplated marriage Of Miss Helen Ma
loney. daughter Of the Philadelphia Standard OH
millionaire, TO Samuel B. Clarkson suffered
other delay yesterday cit expected that Jus
tice Bischoff. Of the Supreme Court. would sign
yesterday the interlocUtory decree annulling Miss
Maloneys marriage to Arthur Herbert Osborn, d
stock broker, Of this city. When the case was
called a L. Humes counsel for the Naloney
family asked for an adjournment AS there was
no objection from Osborn the adjournment was
allowed and made indefinite
Miss Maloney married TO Osborn at Mama
roneck secret. Later, believing. as she SAID
that the marriage not legal. she eoped TO Eu-
rope with Clarkson, a young Engiishman and
was married to him abroad. Her father brought
her back to this country. and she began proceed
ings 10 annul her marriage to Osborn. The referee
who heard the case has recommended the granting
Of her petition when IL understood. she will be
legally wed to Clarkson.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28

Washington. Aug g.-The Navy Department IS
considering the advisabilty Of sending several yes
sells now On home stations to meet the battleship
feet which is on it's way around the world Ad
miral Pillsbury chief OF the bureau OF navigation
has considered the proposition for soma time. but
has made no recommendation. The Idaho. the
Mississippi, the Montana. the New Hampshire and
the North Carolina available for such
signment. is suggested that these vessels NEE I
the fleet at Gibraltar or the Azores and become
a mart OF it Admiral Pilsbury Is out OF the city.
and when he returns the question will be taken
up II then may be decided to send the five avail
able vessels TO Join Admiral Sperry's fleet in Euro
pean waters.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
p. s. COMMISSION PARTY DEFENDANT.

Contrary TO the wish OF the plaintiff in the suit
to prevent the appropriation or city FUNDS TO de-
f,sv the expenses and pay the salaries OF en-
,,Ioves OF the Public Service Commission. Justice
BIschorr of the Supreme Court. yesterday made
the commission "A party defendant with the Mayor
the Controller and the City Chamberlain. In grant
ing IN. motion Justice BischoR said: The question
souSht 70 be raised in this Taxpayers action af-
fects the very existence of the moving party, the
Public Service Commission. since its right to re
ceive the moneys necessary for the performance
of its duties assailed and 1t has clearly an In
rrest In the subject of action sufficient to call
for tonder party
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
SULTAN RECEIVES HIS BROTHER.

Constantnople Aug. IA significant incident
in the new system of government Is the meeting
at the palace on Wednesday of the Sultan and his
brother. Mehemmed Reshad Enendl heir appar-
ent to the throne, the Sutans invitation. The
Sultan received his brother most cordially. Thls
virtually is the first time during his reign that the
Sultan has formally received Mehemmed Reshad
Efendi, although the latter went to the palace IN
,e5 to congratulate the Sultan his escape from
a bomb outrage.
II Is understood that the acting Minister or war,
Osman Miami Pacha will become ambassador at
Berlin. Ali Reza Pacha becoming War minister
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
,.oanssE EXPOSITION POSTPONED.

Toxic Aug Z7.-It is reported on s'ou aN'"'','y ~
.b,+ the government has decided 10 postpone the
t+a-,atfonal exposition until 1917. No official an
,o,,ncsment Of this decision will be made until 'he
Governments interested have been Informed
The reason assigned for the change Is that lsi,
y,II h. the hfteth anniversary of the Mel1 pe'i'i
and the accession OF the Emperor Inc
60, n,f11 aonropriate y5OooOOo toward the ex-
KANSAS of the exposition
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
RUN ON BERLIN BANK CONTINUES.

Berlin Aug. 27.-The run on the F'riedrichsberger
Rank in the eastern district of Berlin which began
Yesterday afternoon continued all day to-day. In
sntte of the declaration of the directors that the
institution was perfectly sound hundreds of small
denositors stood in all night long Many
of them were half frantic, and several dropped in
sensible from excitement and fatigue The bank Is
adequately supported by other institutions and is
ma wing depositors within the legal limit.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
MRS KATE MONROE RELEASED.

Kingston n Y. Aug 2Z-Mrs Kate Monroe,
wife of william Monroe. who is charged with as
sauting members OF the Deyo family at Ireland
Corners last week and burning their farm build
ings was released to-day from the Ulster County
iai where she has been detained since Sunday
es - witness She returned her former home
at Ireland Corners. Monroe is stih being hunted
I'm Jersey.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
HOLLANDS QUEEN WELL.

been current concerning the health OF the Queen.
and the ~TeIegraaf" this morning says: ut ts
learned that Queen Wnhelmina's health is good.
and II ia probable that communica tion Shortly
will be made which will cause public joy
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
THE MAYFIoWER At PUERTO coaTEz

Puerto Cortez. Aug. 27.-The Mayfouer has ar
Yived here take the place OF the gInboat Ma
riet.a which steamed Of this port yesterday
homeward bound The Marietta has been plying
between Ceiba and Puerto Cortez for some week,
10 protect American interests along the Honduran
coast The Mexican gunboat Bravo. which Ief,
Vera Cruz on August p under sealed orders ar.
rived here to-day.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28

movements of vessels have been reported to tho
Navy Department
ARRIVED
Aur as-Ths Vncas. at Key West the Syph and ths
Dubuque. at Brooklyn: the Cusos, at Meibourns ths
Montana, ROckland
SAILED
,,s Montana IAmoine
Land. fhe Arkansas Portsmouth for Annapolis;
the I-ncas from West for New York. the Dol
pbin from Portsmouth for Newport
Aug 21-The Connecticut. the Kansas the Vermont
the Minnesota. Georgia. the Nebraska. the New
T.rsey Rhode louisiana. the Virginia
ohio Wisconsin. the Illinois
the Kearsarge. Kentucky the Glacier the Pan
thor and the Ajax sydney for Melbourns the
Yankfon and the Relief. from Sydney for Manila.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
COURT MARTIAL FOR CAPT F. A. COOK.

Washington. Aug PA court martial has been
ordered bv the President 20 meet in this city On
September for the trial. among others, OF Captain
Frank A. Cook. OF the subsistence department In
this city charged with having created a disturb
snce on a streetcar two three weeks ago.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
prILseuRY rNsPEcrs NEW CRUISERS

Boston. Aug. Z7.-Rear Admiral Pillsbury chief
of the bureau of navigation. inspected the new
cruisers Birmingham and Salem at the CharIestovn
Navy Yard to-day. The Birmingham will be ready
for sea September 10, and the Salem September 90
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
m,ppIEs, SUMMER CRUISE ENDS.

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Aug. 27.-The five ships Of ths
nidshpmens summer cruising squadron. of which
the cruiser Olympia is the flagship. returned to
Annapolis TODAY. and the annual summer practice
cruise of the middies. which began early in Juns
came to an end
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28

Sault Ste Marie. Mich, Aug H.-It is announces
to-day that the steel mills in the Canadian s3o
will be reopened September /, with enough work
in sight 10 keep the force Of hfteen hundred men
work for many months. Big orders have been
received from the Canadian Pacific and the Grand
Trunk Pacific
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
RArlfYING TREATY WITH JAPAN

Washington Aug Z7.-Ratifcations Of the aro'
,ra,ton treaty between Japan and the United states
are being exchanged by mall. because OF the ao-
,,c. from the city of Ambassador Iakah'ra-
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
LAKE STEEL MILLS RUN IN FULL

Muskegon. Mich. Aug. 27.-The Standard NAL
leabe Iron Works, OF Muskegon Heights. gave
tice to the hundred employees to-day that
beginning week. the factory will be operated
ten hours a day and six days a week. The
Germ has been operating five days an eight-houc :
schedule.
New-York tribune., 1908-08-28
WRIGHT ASKED TO VISIT GERMANY.

Berlin Aug g7-The war Department. according
to a semi-official statement, has invited Wilbur
Wright TO carry his aeroplane experiments In
Berlin.