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New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
NO WORD FROM MRS. E. BARTON HALL
Husband Scouts the Idea That She Is with
the Rev DR. Denham.

Francis NJ Applegste a deacon in the First
Church of the Disciples of Christ, in West Stn
street and counsel for the Rev. DR. B. @ Denhanl,
the former pastor said yesterday that he was con-
1deut the clergyman did not leave New York with
ure T. Barton Hall, Jr, OF Glen Cove, who mas
been missing since May y. DR.. Denham disap-
peared on the same day. He was known TO have
been On friendly terms with Mrs Hall and her hGs-
band.
Mr Hall received word yesterday from his
wife but he too, secuted the idea that she was
with the clergyman. He inclined rather 10 the be-
lief that his wife away while temporarily out
of her mind.
Mr. Applegate said that Mrs. Denham had heen
making her home at Winter Park. Fla, where her
three boys attend school. and that DR.. Denham
had been raising oranges and preaching at little
hamlet some fifty miles away
DR. Denham was pastor of the First Church OF
the Disciples of Christ from 1900 to 1906 Before he
resigned charges Of improper conduct made against
him were dismissed. Then he went TO Florida with
his family. He preached in his old pulpit on Nay
IN hut decided not 10 accept call TO return. DR.
I1enhann wrote on May y to Mr.. Applegate and
other friends that he had started for Missouri
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
RAYMOND HITCHCOCK IN THE ToMBs.
Unable to Get Bail Pending Continuation of
Trial Monday.

Raymond Hitchcock. the comedian. who was com
rnftted 10 the Tornbs pending continuation of his
trial on Monday, had not succeeded in devising
means 10 get out Jail bail late hour last
night.
Hitchcock was placed trial before Justice Gon
in the Criminal Branch Of the Supreme Court yes
terday morning on charges Of assault and abduc-
rion and John p. Ward, expressman. Of No
ez7 West s6th street had been sworn In as foreman
of the jury when Max Steuer, for the defence. asked
sor an adjournment He gave his reason that
he had lust been retained in the case, and not
familiar enough with the evidence 10 proceed.
Hitchcock fully expected 70 obtain hail and had
hfs bontlsnlan in court He was stunned by the
the decision of the justice that he must go 10 the
.ronbs over Sunday. Expressing his indignation,
ne WAS led across the Bridge of Signs" and es-
corted 20 cell No 1l9, where he later had confer
enes with his attorney. John B. Stanchheld and
Herman Frornnie who formerly defended Hitchcock,
have withdrawn from the case.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

Petitions in bankruptcy filed yesterday in
the United States District Court follows:
& Voluntary George Fritz elerk of No 4e
He admits that he owes the Nicholas Gas Fixture
Company of No 1000 Myrtle avenue. Brooklyn.
res ssS ssS sna g. George '" Brown of No. 2ol Grand
So Vest & srse sf G ss Iss naP Bank Of rbe6 N
has claim on note for s1.OO121.
West l27th street. BY the Jefferson Bank which
Voluntary. Maurice Molineaux. of No 6s6 East
lSth street Iabties ,,so sS'o % 3d. assets
$1,000 He owes Henry P. Alexander. of No. 1920
Third ,lo1,,;l, avenue c $3.50 81 oo-
and So o + es IF NG 55
ties $2s4oS l6: assets, ss.14O consisting of real
on 2ree Mm sg afssa af N9 s Dvs
The schedules of the Schwab Manufacturing
Company of No. q Avenue D, give liabilities of
s40,3O6 "A, and assets of s3S26 81. including
stock, $4,000: machinery. $4,000; debt due ST.
s65 81; cash and deposits in bank. sl00; bills and
notes s120: horses and wagons s175
Jerome H Koehler appointed receiver of the
business of Israel NJ. Cohen, retail dealer in mems
furnishing goods at No SIS Broadway. The stock
is estimated to be worth 81 900.
Morris b. Arnold appointed receiver for
Rudinsky & Bernstein. coakmakers. at No Sd
East lth street The assets are said to be worth
81. 600
Harry Osterman appointed receiver for
Adolph Freedman, jobber in woollens, at No. 4o1
Broadway. The assets are said to be worth sl5OO.
James O. Tryon was appointed receiver for Sol
omon Schneider, clothing dealer. at No 80 West
125th street. with bond of $500. Schneiders
assets are estimated at $500.
The schedules in the assignment of Margaret l..
Wildes, dealer in metals, at No. 246 Water
street. show liabilities of ss,454; nominal assets
of s5.2l4, actual assets OF S3,534
The American Test Boring and Drilling Com
pany. with offices at No. 80 Broadway, assigned
Yesterday to John A Hardiman The company
was incorporated In sos The officers are: Charles
II Mccarthy president; Pauline szabo secretary.
The Sheriff received execution yesterday
1894 against property OF the Nav York Electric
Music Company, of No 1.4l4 Broadway, in favor
=. i. Il. G.IAL2-S e Co.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
DETECTIVES STOP COLLECTORS.
No More Contributions for Old Letter Car-
riers' Home Will Be Asked.

Owing inquiries by postoff1oe inspectors ena
Central Ofice detectives. the COMMITTEES Oh nm
.f the National Letter Carriers Association Ii07
discontinued its campaign for funds for aauo"di
home for superannuated letter carriers ms eoii-
,ni1tee had Offices at No % Park Row. In cnafse
OF John C Bunton, OF West Hoookeh 'e NIoi, ~ -
- - = .,,a committee Mr. Bunton is no longer in
the postal service =.
The attention Of the police and postofnce IN
v,eo1ors was called the office by Frank = res
fer fr of No sol West 121st street who answered.
.r advertisement for solicitors and was not sue
.,ze4,,t IN getting a place. The inspectors fouhd
,Fr Bunton and his assistant, Andrew NJ Maoisa"
IN the office aIr. Bunton explained the charactr '
Of rbe work and said that he was sohciung Will
ont the aid of the other men on the corrnltI7e.
zx-7.a- G Asaver the chief inspector Of the New
yorl, nostal division, said yesterday that no'hhs
-,,onld he done in the matter at present Inc So
,icita-ion of subscriptions had been oiscohuhueu'
.na now the department would find out WIle'her
- o+tar members Of the committee were aware OF
N- Runtons work
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
DOG WARNS TENANTS OF FIRE.

A little black and tan dog spread the alarm Of
fire through the Railways of the four story brown
stone rooming house at No. 143 East 2lst street,
last night and probably averted panic
The fire started in the room of Miss Elizabeth
Childs, a dressmaker, who owns Gyp, the dog. She
was out at the time the fire started Mrs. o. w.
I-chtenshied, of New Orleans. who also had q
room on the second floor. heard the dog barking
and on investigating found smoke pouring from
transom She broke glass panel releasing the
animal, which ran through all the halls barking
wildly. About ten IL the thirty dodgers in the house
are women. They thought the dog had gone mad
and while neeng from it found the place afre
The flames were confined to the second floor, and
the damage was estimated at about 81, 500.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
FAvoRs SIDE DOORS IN SUBWAY CARS
CITY Club Thinks Experiment Should Be
Tried by Interborough.

The City. Club. through a communication signed
,,,- Henry c Wright has sent letter 10 the PUBIC
Service Commission expressing its approval OF le
.ss+,o, made bv Bion Jf Arnold for the provi-
- of side doors in the subway The club
thinks il would be good thing to install cars with
the side and end for exit and entrance on one
Of the express and of the local trains for ex-
perimental purposes The cost OF the experiment
,Dould not be much over s2S3oo Mr.. Wright In
his letter.
Despite the objections made by the officials OF the
IuterSorough Rapid Transit Company to the pro-
posed changes the club believes the added expense
of cutting the side in the and providing
for ratings at the platforms would be more than
cor11pensated for by the increased IF the sub
way and the opportunity afforded to the company
TO increase its service.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
A WATERWAYS REPORT
PROTECTS GREAT LAKES.
Limit Set for Chicago Canal-Pres-
creation of Niagara.

Ottawa June "a report by the International
Waterways Commission made TO the Canadian
Parliament to-day. 1t deals with the effect on the
Great Lakes levels Of the contemplated enlarge
naent Of the Chicago drainage canal, the preserva-
tjon of the scenic beauty of Niagara Falls and the
sxportation Of power from Canada 10 the United
States. The American and Canadian secuohs OF
the commission unanimous in their nnoihsS-
They advise stringent limitations on the amount
of water which may be diverted by the Chcaso
canal and the amount TO be diverted ~ po"'4 P
poses Niagara
In reference to the Chicago canal the Joint com
mission recommends that the government oi llle
United States prohibit the diversion OF more ''
aOeoo cubic feet of water second, mat aiiou
being considered sufficient for the san'ar! p
noses of the city for all time and providing lor 'ie
largest navigable waterway from Lake Ndie"isaii
,e the Mississippi River, which has oeeh CoiSi"
cred by Congress The amount by when the n,sal an
level will he lowered by the discharge OF IoVVV
-, f.at through the canal is estimated at anout
six inches in Lakes Huron and Michigan aoouI Nv
,nehes in Lake Erie and four lnches In A1ahe
Ontario. , o,-
any further diversion. the commissioners say.
,,,o,ld mean the expenditure Of great amount "a
,,o,s1 "a restore depth in Doth American ana
Canadian harbers and TO MAINTAIN uHiIVil" ~
rF fourteen feet in the Canadian canal system
yy5t., resnect to the proposal TO erect Gam OF
- A. ,ha Niagara River with view to main
,aininp the level of Lake Erie. the commission mas
.ereed that no works would be authorized "hlci
,pould lower the levels in Lake Ontario or the o''
Lawrence River. -
,r,-a commissioners make some important recon-
raenaations regarding the question of power deFei-
opment at Niagara Fails and restrcuon Oh the
srount of water to he taken on both sldes OF 'he
ssus by the various power companies
After briefly reviewing the history OF the aqua
.sa p, rresere the scenic effects of the falls, ana
noting that SO far only two companies IN ne"
yerk State and three on the Canadian SIDE OF tie
river have actually constructed works tie cohins
x3oners refer 10 the other proposed power de'eep-
-nent schemes on each of the river for WHICH
charters had been granted. under which water III
unlimited quantities could have been taken at points
above the falls.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
INSANE EX-GFFICIAL A SUICIDE.
Ohio County Commissioner Was Forced to
Resign After Charges of Graft.
tRr Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Cincinnati June 5.-Ex-County Commissioner
William H. Blair committed suicide here to-day
after eIuding a guard Longview Hospital for the
Insane Blair became insane shortly after allega
tions were made before the Drake investigating
committee concerning the sale Of the turnpikes TO
the county He president of the commission
ers when the deal was made.
Blair attempted suicide about a year ago by
irnnpine from a train the way TO Battle Creek
Sanatorium near Toledo. He recovered and was
placed in an institute here, but escaped, and was
found the next day wandering through the Union
Stockyards. He then forced to resign from the
BOARD of County Commissioners. Later he ad-
Judged insane by the Probate Court. To-day he
broke away from his guard and jumped off the Big
Four Railroad bridge small creek near Ar
lington Heights, and died before he could be res
cIre6
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
WOMAN DROPS DEAD IN CROWDED CAR.

An unidentified woman passenger on Brooklyn
bound Ralph avenue car. while crossing the Will
iansburg Bridge last night fell to the floor of the
car and died before the motorman could speed
his car to Brooklyn. The woman, who was cling
ing to strap in the crowded during the heavi-
est part Of the traffic crush. seized with a
hemorrhage. A physician. who was passenger on
the car applied emergency remedies and ordered
the raotorman make all possible speed TO Brook
lyn AT the plaza a call sent 10 the Williams
burg Hospital. and DR.. Mary Crawford responded.
hun the patient was dead before the ambulance
rived The body was removed TO the bridge sta
tion
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
ACTING CAPT. KUHNE LOSES APPEAL
Court Says He Must Go to Jail for Contempt
in Measuring Jenkins.

Acting Captain August Kuhne. of the Brooklyn
detective bureau, has lost in his appeal to the APP
pellate Division against the decision of Justice
Burr, of the Supreme Court. adjudging him in con-
tempt of court, and sentencing him to serve thirty
DAYS in Jail and pay a fine of $3.50 for aphing
and measuring Frank Jenkins, the indicted banker.
in the face of writ of habeas corpus.
Justices Gaynor, Hooker and Woodward con-
Cured in Justice Burrs decision, but wrote no
opinion. Justice Miller a dissenting opinion.
with the approval of Justice jerks They believe
that Kuhne was sincere in refusing the writ. belieV-
ing it TO be no good Kuhne's lawyers have q stay
of execution of sentence, and will the case 10
the Court of Appeals.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
PITTsBURG HOSPITAL THREATENED.
Cost $500,000 and May Have To Be Razed-
Workmen Hurt When Walls Tremble
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Pittsburg June "a hundred workmen, en-
ployed in an endeavor to the HomPo-
path;o Hospital from coliapsing, became panic
stricken this afternoon when the walls began to
tremble, and in their wild endeavors to escape e
number were injured, although seriously. The
building which is almost completed cost $500 900.
1t was built foundation of blue clay, which
the recent rains have made slippery as soap. If
the building does not collapse it is said it will
have be razed.
On Tuesday night when the cracks in the struct-
ure were first discovered, fete given by Pitts
burg society for the benefit of the hospital on the
lawn of A. R. Peacock's home at which $4,000 was
realized.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
NEWS OF THE MARKETS.
The Fruit Stalls Are Particularly Enticine
Just Now

The fruit looks very tempting at the markets
Luscious peaches at so cents a basket lie beside
fine Californian cherries which are down 70 o.
cents small basket. The first of the pIums are
marked at rs cents basket the same price being
asked Tor the aprtcots. which have also Just ar
rived. Watermelons are lower this week selling
for 65 cents each. and pneapples are chean ar n
cents apiece The berry group is we'll represented.
raspberries are IS cents quart huckleberries %
cents; hlackberries, IS cents and strawberries 10
TO 20 cents basket; gooseberries are only half
the price OF last week, being now 15 cents a quart
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
SCENT MURDER IN BRONX PARK DEATH.

Detectives at work investigating the death
of George f. Green of No. 377 Taylor street, who
found lying in six inches of water in small
creek in Bronx Park early yesterday morning.
DR. Riegelman. coroner's physician found several
bruises the mans head. face and neck, all of
which might have been due a fall. William V.
Howell. the dead mans brother-in-law, said that
Green had at least $3.50 in cash and a gold watch
and chain in his pockets when he left home, but
working the theory that murder committed
these not found the body. The police are
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
eRocERs THANK ROOSEVELT FOR LAWS.

Atlantic City, June 5.-The National Wholesale
Crocers' Association, at its final meeting to-day
passed a resolution thanking President Roosevelt
for his assistance in obtaining national pure food
legislation The governors of the various states
also were asked TO aid in procuring uniform state
pure food laws. These officers were elected Presi
dent William Judson, Michigan; vice presidents
F W. Hannah. Newark n. J.; T. F Whitmarsh
New York; o B. McNeill, Chicago; treasurer
Frank A Potter New York; secretary, Alfred II.
Beekman, New York and counsel, William c.
Rrapd
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06

cheese is IL cents pound: the new .nse.H h
cheaper. but Is too fresh al esesen. for noe ~
pies taste. Large shipnsnts Of outter and sns...
find their way from Nsw York TO tho Londoa mas.
kets.
SortsheIl crabs first favorites thi. vs.s NJ
the fish counters; the large ones g. a,s 4.
medium sizeD cents a dozen HardshsH nh
are - cents a dozen. Live Holsters ars x esa
pound. and boiled Holsters Is cents. Haddsex -
mains at cents a pound, and do foEndsss
Sea bass is half as dear again, being Is ceas |,
pound; bIue1sh, from Is cents. has Jumped % s
cents pound. but this does not surprise tha s,h
men, who aver that bIuefsh is the most chanzaesl.
fish on the market The little buttsrdsh ara %
cents pound. salmon Is 20 cents. wsaxfsa u
cents Goldfish cents. porgiss cents and ha,lsu:
Is cents a pound Fresh mackersl bring ~ cent?
each for the large size and Is cents each for "a.
smaller variety.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
STEAMER ASHORE I'M ST. LAWRENCE.

Oedensburg, y. Y, June 5.-The propeller City Of
Montreal Of the Montreal Merchants Line, is
ashore near the rapids below here While between
the ranids coming up the St Lawrence River she
broke her rudder chain. Her captain made an at
tempt to dock her at Richards Landing but failed
and she was carried ashore mile below that
place where she seems 10 be firmly grounded and
Is repoFted 10 be leaking. The City OF Montreal
Was carving forty passengers and six hundred
tons of package freight. Tugs have gone fIom
here to her assistance.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
RAcETRAcK PATRON KILLED BY CARS.

While trying board Culver Line train after
the last at the Aqueduct track yesterday a
man. believed 10 be z. Sinclair. night clerk at the
Hotel Monticello. No. 80 West 64th street, Man
haitian fell under the and instantly killed
A taiIor's label on his furnished of
Identification. 1t was learned the hotel that
Sinclair had left early yesterday morning for the
track.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
GUINNESS VICTIM IDENTIFIED.
Chicago Woman Thinks 1t That of Her Hus-
band. Who Went to Meet Rich Widow.

La Porte Ind. June 5.-Mrs Benjamin F. Car
ling of Chicago. returned home this afternoon,
following partial Identification Of the body of
man murdered by Mrs Guinness. The body
exhumed to-day thit the woman might view it.
Her husband Insurance agent, who disappeared
from home two years ago after telling about
ing to meet rich widow with whom he had bust
ness, had a plate with false teeth in the upper
Jaw and so did the body exhumed.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
ACCUSED OF THREATENING r S. CLARKE
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Telegraph 70 Inc Irlbune.
Lenox Mass. June 5.-Thomas Pelle. superin-
tendent of the country place of Thomas Shields
Clarke the New York sculptor and painter. had
words with Mrs. Clarke this afternoon. Mrs
Clarke complained TO her husband. who discharged
Pelle and ordered him and his family to leave the
place. A telephone message to the police from Mr.
Clarke stated that Pelle had a club and had
threatened to kill him. The police made quick
run in automobile to the Clarke place and ar
rested Pele, who denied his employers charges.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
OKLAHOMA NEGROES SHOOT SHERIFF.

Oklahoma City, Okla June 5-Sheriff George w.
Garrison, of Oklahoma City, shot and killed.
A deputy was wounded and a negro shot in a
fight of Hitchcock tonight. Seven negroes
opened fire on the sheriff when he attempted to
arrest Alfred Hunter, alias James Kingsbury, who
killed Susie Pride in Oklahoma City on May g.
Fifty men have gone in pursuit of the negroes.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
PIERCE MAY NOT TESTIFY TILL FALL

Joseph H. Choate. jr., Of counsel for Henry Clay
Pierce president of the Waters-P Pierce Oil Com
pany who has been ordered by the Supreme Court
of the United States return TO Texas for trial
on the charge of false swearing, said yesterday
that there would probably be further develop
rnents In the case until October. The Supreme
Court has adjourned for the summer and its man
date will hardly be sent To the Texas until
fall when the Texas court probably will summon
Mr.. Pierce.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06

might get carfare home They had come East to
take part in the mine exhibition. which did not
prove q success Last night to raise funds, teams
from four states-Idaho Nevada, California and
New Mexico-engaged in a rock drilling contest.
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
10000 COAL MINERS TO RESUME.

1OcO0 COAL MINERS 70 RESUME.
Cleveland. June 5-CoaI operators and miners st
the Eastern Ohio district reached tro-ysar agree
ment to-day after stormy session. All differences
anlicably adjusted and work IN all mines will
be resumed. Ten thousand miners directly a.
fected
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
MINERS HAVE GARDEN FREE.

The Madison Square Company gave Tie use of the
csrden tree last night 10 the niners. % tAAi they
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06

SCRDENs.-oFFicE CONSTRUCTING o NJ rOpT
- Slocum " Y. June 3. lsIs-Seaea pror...Ts 4,
,Tlphcse NH ns received here until A NJ June "a
l@oe, for furnishing metal window,
screens for Addition to Hospital az this Isyars
u9n ahn sheeihcaslons furnished application Fr-
containing proposals be endorsed rronoxai.
Tor screens and addressed Constructtrx n NNpV4'
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
PROPOSALS. FOR ORDNANCE srJPpIJrs

DROPoSALS FOR ORDNANCE sUPPIIEs-w.rrp
town Arsenal. Watertown Mass., MAY mos =
Sealed proposals in duplicate. upon blank form, Sr
nishec by ths once only for furnishing forage iron
steel hardware fuel lumber, leather, palms. an.
chemicals cts during year ending June so 1909 vii;
be received here untl p NJ. June s. 1908 Informa-
Officer. Watertown Arsenal 'hulhs
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS ID g. WASH
~ irston. D. c.. June l9oe.-Sealed Proposals viii r.
received at this once until IL o'clock noon Sans
2oh, 1908. for supplying Installing EisrtrS
D. q Blank forms Of proposals. specincatons ana ali
District Building HENRY b F. MACFARTaN1
HENRY J. WEST. JAY J. MORROW. Comn1issionsrs
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06

L Once the Secretary wssbinsso,h
May 2sth. iaos-Sealed proposals will be receives a, ts
ofhce or the Dishursng Clerk until p NJ Frissv
June 18th iss for furnishing and delivering patina
dishes specifications and full information frniss.s ~
application to the Dsbursing Clark BIDS mus, - &c
and addressed to the Secretary Agrcu,,,rs ~
WILSON, " JAMES
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06

PROPOSALS FOR DRY GOODS: OFFICE OF As
i sstant Purchasing Agent Panama Rail Road COW
pahy "a State Street New York June 9Th. 1sos-seaied
proposals will received this ofce until 2OO aT
1905 for furnishing the above mentioned
ucles BLANKS snd IuI information may he at
F.. G. NORDS1Eik. azsn,
New-York tribune., 1908-06-06
PrODOsQLs,

PROPOSALS FOR UNDERWEAR ETC: OFFICE OF
L Assistant Purchasing Agent Panama Rail Road
Company "a State street. New York. June 5th 1905
Sealed proposals will be received this ocs until
NJ June 5th 1905 furnishing above n1.nt,ors5
articles full information be Obtained az
this ONCE. F. C. NoRDSIEK. Assistant Purchasins
APap
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1908-06-17

AUCTION SALE.

The Phoenix clBb. q Cr3n aiek.
Gas WIN cease operations as clab GA
june 2oth 1898 and "a June 22ud
laas. as ea ocioca, a la. an the
hunitNre. fixtures ana ether ~ nerty
q ihe elu7 w-il oa sold a. puddle uc
tion 20 the highest and bes bid
ior cash. al lhe cla9 hoase al 221 Uu.
IGN street ID aid eity The sale Nll
continue from day 70 day untfl au ehe
property has 4ea Sold
An up et price Win Be laced Oh
all the property offered io abe sid
TIE trustees for He club WilI serve
The right 90 reject any ara all bids
below the upset price.
The property consists Of two pool
tables and one billiard table with all
fixtures and appurenances complete.
chairs, tables, buffet and accessories.
glasses, etc. This property is ganer-
ally in good condition
A fun schedule Of the property can
be seen By applying 10 any 81 the
undersigned. and the property is oren
% inspection 1y any Intending 9ur-
chaser at the club house ca week
days between the hours of eleven m.
m. and twelve ID.
This IS an excellent opportunity tor
buying this properly or any pare AZ
81 at a hareain
Tune fafN ronS