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New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
WANT NOT LESS BUT MORE FLAGMEN.
Track Removal Association Wants Central
to Pay S1,ooO,0oo in Back Rent

To protest against the withdrawal OF haglheh
from the Eleventh avenue tracks OF the Ne" horh
Central Railroad. between 30th and Goth etreets'
the Track Removal Association held an indlsna-
tion meeting last night. and. far from thinking OF
letting the fagmen be taken away, they urged that
more be employed Resolutions were adopted cali
inc +he attention of the Public Service Commission
TO the alleged withdrawal of the fasmen from the
crossings at Eleventh avenue on June 2. and re-
ouesting that commission to insure the safety or
the residents of the section by instructng the rail-
road company TO have two fagmen at each crossing
on duty day and night.
The alleged excessive speed of the milk trains
was referred to in the resolutions, and the Public
Service Commission is requested by the associa-
ton 10 employ inspectors to prevent the violations
of the speed laws and regulate the number of cars
in each train. The final resolution commended the
order which has been to the Corporation Coun-
sci ana the Controller apprase and collect GER
tain sums aggregating 100000. said 10 be due the
city from the railroad for illegal use of more than
three hundred city lots in streets between 59th and
72d streets. since 1887.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
TEAL's POND CASE AT STANDSTILL

Troy y. Y. July 24-The District Attorneys Of
fee had nothing definite to give out to-day concern
ing the prospect of running the slayer OF Hazel
Drew TO earth. The Troy girls body was found in
Tears Pond about dozen miles from this city. on
JuIv II where 1t pitched after a murderous
blow on the head had en- led life. II appears-and
the officers do not deny it-that the murder will
remain shrouded in mystery. Hazel Drew was last
seen alive in Troy on Tuesday. July 7. and early
that evening was in the neghborhood of Teal's
Pond II has been pointed out that she may have
been on the way visit her uncle. William Taylor.
whoes farm runs down at one point 20 Teals Pond.
Another possibility is that she may have meant TO
go to a boarding house kept by a Mrs. Blye not
far from there. The girl did not appear at either
place. The inquest Monday may reveal new
facts.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
WALDO WOULD TAKE NOMINATION.

George E Waldo, OF Brooklyn Congressman
from the 9Th District. intmated yesterday that he
would be a candidate for denomination II is not
at all certain that he will have the support of the
Republican organization in the 18th Assembly Dis
trict. the present leader Of which, r. J. H. Krac< <e
Naval Officer. he opposed at the primaries last
spring. Though lie would not say that he was
personally seeking denomination, CONGRESSMAN
Waldo said lie in the hands of his friends
When asked whether there would be a fight on
Kracke at the primaries. the Congressman said
there was more OF possibility Of such a contest
II he were not renominated than If he were From,
this Il Is understood that unless assurances are
given that he may have the denomination If he
wants it the friends OF the Congressuan will
make another effort 70 oust Kracke from the lead
ership.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
KEEN FIGHT FOR BLUES.
Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt D1Ues
Her Pair to Victory.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Atlantic City July 24.-Good weather brought out
a large crowd at the horse show to-day. There
were no exciting incidents. unless drill by the City
Troop could be designated The drill concluded
the days show, and the troopers covered them
selves with glory upon the occasion of their first
public performance.
New York horses again fortunate and capt
rred the major portion of the blues. Mrs. Reginald
Vanderbilt and Mrs. John Gerkin were competitors
in pairs in harness. and the former She
handled her pair far better than yesterday and
managed draw the blue. Mrs. Gerkin drove for
Harry d. Holloway, of Philadelphia. Unfortunately
Mrs. James McF. Gumn,ey. of Philadelphia, could
not enter her pair in this class because her bay
geldng Baby was hurt while driving through the
gate of the horse show grounds early In the after
noon.
Mrs Gumn1ey won first and second prizes in the
single harness class with Splash and Babette. One
OF the most interesting events of the day was the
handicap lump for green and qualified hunters and
runners 1t was by Julian Morrfs's David
Crav a gray gelding The animal has been doing
some of the jumping during the show. George
watson jr of New York, the second prize
with Lghtfoot.
The show will close tomorrow evening. One of
the most interesting events will be the showing of
tsndems Reginald Vanderbilt, George Watson,
Harry Holloway and William Carr ali have entries,
and II is sure to be close competition.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
FINAL ROUND REACHED.
Ho1enhauer and Hack SurU'Ue tor
State La1en Tennis Title.

%. .,.,.s .ra doubles narrowed down to the
final round in the New York state lawn tennis
championship tournament yesterday on the cou :.
Of the New York Athletic Club at TraVers lsIaio @
Henry 7 MoIlenhauer of the Kings County Cluo'
and DR. P B. Hawk, OF the University OF Pennsyl-
vanfa, held the brackets in the singles Eacn won
by steadness and the result or their meetins
the winner will become the challenger OF Esarold
II uactett for the title In the doubles Richard
H Palmer and Gustave F. Touchard came throusn n
in the top half. In the lower section HERBERT L.
Westfall and Henry j. Mollenhauer proved sue
cessfuL
Anogetber f. was a dav of high class perform
ance rather than brfiliancy. Mollenhauer In the
singles defeated Richard H. Palmer two sets to
one g. 7-9 6-3 Mollenhauer drove with MS
accustomed speed which often amounted almost to
fury Palmer met him at this sort of thing on even
terms Wherein Moenhauer prevailed was in his
splendid shots to the corners.
Dr. Hawk defeated Hugh Tallant. the Harvard
veteran most Unexpectedly at IS. 64. The
Pennsylvania had studied Taants game. with
the result that he correctly solved the problem Oh
getting the ball past Tallant as that player came
up to the net. The victory Of Palmer and Tsu-
chard in the doubles also a surprise. They de-
feated - NJ Bostwick and Calhoun Cragin, -6,
g. by the certainty of their volleyng and placing.
The summary follows:
New York state championship singles t.ernihnal
round)Henry J. Mollenhauer defeated Richard H Palmer
Ga. 10, 6-3 DR.. P. B. Hawk defeated Hugh Tai
Mens doubles carst round)aDr arthur G 8esne @ and
mis-. By default; Walter " Bennett and j. C. fo1iasoa'
second round-Richard H. Palmer and Gustave F.
Touchard defeated Fl. {. Walz and NJ. w. Hammet 6-l
IS; o. NJ Bostwick Calhoun CTagfn defeated DR..
Arthur @. Keane and l. H. Freedman. s. e-2, wal
ter and j. C.. Tominson defeated Dimon E.
Roberts and DR.. William Rosenbaum by default
Sem-fnaI round-Richard H Palmer and Gustave F.
Touchard defeated o. NJ Bostwick and Calhoun Crasin.
SO s-4 Herbert Westfal and Henry J. Mollenhauer
Walter V. Bennett and John c. Tominson 6-l,
6-1.
Miss Clare CasseIl the English girl. paired with
Otto H. Hinck the final round of the mixed
doubles tournament yesterday on the courts Of the
University Heights Club. They defeated the Am
ackassin Club pair, Miss Hill and H. ". Hihouse,
g. 2-6, "a.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
EBERHARD's REVOLVER FOUND.
Coroner and Prosecutor Clash Over Holding
of Victims Money.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Hackensack n J., July A.-The revolver which
August Eberhard used last Saturday night TO mur-
der his aunt. Mrs Otillie Eberhard, on the Susque-
hanna Railroad tracks at Rochelle Park was found
this afternoon by Constable Garry Dawson OF
Hackensack 1t found half a mile from the
snot where Mrs Eberhards s body was discovered
Eberhard shows sign of collapse he is hghI
hearted eats well and sleeps soundly.
Coroner De Mund of Ridgewood caused some
thing of a stir here to-day when he told Prosecutor
Roster that he wanted all the money found in the
woods where Eberhard had buried 1t, and every
thing else connected with the murder Inc Frose-
cutor refused to grant his request.
81 want Eberhard 10 be at the inquest at Ridge
wood next Friday, that can get his statement
said Coroner De Mund
F,berhard won't leave that Jail without my per
mission and only a writ of habeas corpus VIII en-
able YOU to get him over my refusal, replied the
,rosscutor .sEberhard stands accused of murder.
We have his statement, and anything beyond tnat
will not aid the jury in reaching verdict
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
pLANCHETTE sWINDLER FLEEs.
Boston Man Under Arrest in Berlin Jumps
$4,000 Bail.

Berlin, July A-The planchette swindler, Willis
J. Skinner, alias William E. Scott OF boS'oii'
who was arrested Berlin last February'
charged with receiving large sums of money IN
the sale of these articles. by means of Whicn ne
declared people could hypnotic themselves ana
read the future has jumped his bail OF SoV"
According the police. Skinner was arrested IN
the United States for completely in the operations
~ tbe Fairfield Floral Company. He jumped his
hail on that occasion and went to England taxing
the name of Scott and engaging in swindhng op-
erations there. Later he fed to Germany where
he organized various firms. He also operated III
Russia and France under different names II ~
understood that his bail already has been declared
forfeited.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
WOMAN DISAPPEARS
Strange Tanishing and Return OF
Nee Orleans Mans Wtfe.

A strange case of disappearance and stlIi
stranger Of return is that involving II Is saiu'
Mrs. II. T. Clark Il guest at the victoria M %
Clark has been staying tire hotel with her hns-
band a wealthy New Orleans lunDer hletViah''
for the last two weeks.
On Wednesday morning. the story runs MIS-
Clark loft the hotel. without word TO her nus
band elaborately dressed and wearing Je"ehe
valued $500 At dinner time. when she haa
not returned il is said Mr.. Clark became alarmed
and consulted the hotel authorities. On their ad-
vice no general alarm was sent out for the miss
ing woman. but Detective Liettenants Hymes ana
Hughes attached to Headquarters. were brought
quietly into the case is alleged, to avoid noto-
riety and a systematic search was made OF all
cafes and places Of amusement in the fear that
Mrs Clark had been drusged and robbed. No offl-
cial record was made of the disappearance at Po-
lice Headquae aeters. however.
Yesterday morning. it is said. much to the sur
prise OF all concerned, Mrs. Clark. seni-con-
scious returned to the hotel in carriage. accom-
panied by strange woman, who. IL is reported,
said she had picked her up in Coney Island Dr.
s w. Smith of No West 26th street. was then
called attend Mrs Clark. 1t is said. but later ne
denied any knowledge OF II. Mrs Clark. IT is said,
still retained her tewelry and pocketbook
reporter sent his card UP to Mr.. Clark with
out mentioning his errand and received back the
message: That affair is to be kept quiet do
not TO have anything in the newspapers
do not to discuss the matter All attempts
to see him unavailing.
Detective Lieutenants Hymes and Hughes, whe!.
seen at Headquarters. at first denied that CLARK
was the name of the missing woman and SAID the
chse involved guest of the Cadillac instead OF
the Victoria But later they admitted that Mrs.
Clark of the Victoria the person they had
been instructed trace, though they insisted that
she had not been missing overnight
Mr. Clark has been in the habit for years OF
staying at the Victoria his way north for h's
summer vacations. His first wife died about three
years ago leaving him three email children who
are now living with his deceased wife's mother in
Atlantic City. His present wife. whom he married
@ wear ago was Miss Wilson, of New Orleans.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
TWO DIE FROM HEAT
Nfnr Prpsfrufions Recorded Whsfe
.Mercaru Goes to 81.

Two deaths AMI nine prostra lions from heat
were reported Yesterday. TIE Official mercury was
u1 70 n degrees at 2l5 a m. and by o'clock in
The afternoon hovered az s.. the highest mark Of
TIE day. Throughout -he forenoon mild breeze
relieved the situatioa somewhat. Rain and fresh
HIGHT .asterly winds predicted for to-day and
Sunday. ss!Es
THE DEAD
hanson Martin. eighteen years died his resi-
dence. 50 Butter street Brooklyn
xIoRSTN6 Jor. old. died at his parents
PRosTRhTIoNs.
ANDERSON. Anthsn. forty-four years old. bavirs no
home was in Jesnuetye Park and ~ss 'eken
en 81 Cregory'e Hospital, Manhattan.
gcl.sN ssnnes t.frty-three years eld, Of No; 1865
Fishth avenue BroosIrn removed from Eighth ave
nue. soe Prospect Place 70 the Norwegian Hospital
how'd Eoan sixtyve years ola OF No S55 18th street
Brooklyn. removed from home 70 Seney hosri'a-
FRJEREFC Charles old of Connecticut:
removed Of Bay 4Ith street 10 the Cone9
ssian6 Reception Hospital
7lsn street Mznhattan prostrated by the heat
ST No Third avenue ana was taken TO Bellevue
Hospital
KELLER Samuel. thirty years old OF No. 12a Cioerok
MANHATTAN. was overcome ny the neat AT 4'h
s-re-t and Avenue r. and taken home
Brooklyn; removed from Rogers avenue
sne I1nox Road the Kings County Hospital
1.FoNsRp Sophie thrty-rwo years olo. OF No 24I
Front st-e,G Brooklyn: removed from residence 70
the Brooklyn Hospital
NEWELL Iewis twenty-five years cid, Of No III
No AIS Fourth avenue. Brooklyn snd removed TO
seue HosKit6l.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
WILLIAMSBURG FERRIES TO CONTINUE.

The five Williamsburg ferries. which were 20 have
been closed August unless the city took them
over. will in all probability continue running after
that date, although the city cannot under the law
take them before October.
Joseph J. O'Donoghue. the receiver for the Brook
Iyn Ferry Company. who to have turned the
title of the property over to the New York Ter
minal Company yesterday, the property to be then
used for other purposes was out of town. 1t was
a his Office
It is admitted that stockholders Of the Brooklyn
Ferry Company of New York interested in the
New York Terminal Company.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
JUMP FROM CAR 4FIRE.
T5co Young Men Tell Of accident
on FOrdham Trolley Line.

Two young men, who said they were Arniel Peter
son. of No 154 East 18th street, and Louis Auer or
No 1892 Third avenue, approached the car starter
at the terminus of the Union Railway at 18th
street and Third avenue last evening. and said
they had been injured by jumping from south
bound Fordham car. which was on fire.
They told the starter that fuse on the Ford
ham car blew out and that the was almost i'm
medately enveloped IN flames, at 133d street They
had then taken another to the terminus they
said. DR.. Healy. Of Harlem Hospital. was sum-
moned. and treated Peterson for sprained right
wrist and Auer for a sprained right wrist and a
lacerated left hand. The police of the East l26th
street station said they had heard nothing about
the burning car. The young men went to their
homes
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
CHARGED WITH PASSING BAD CHECKS
Accused Man Brought from Philadelphia on
Reouisition Papers.

For passing worthless checks Edwin c. Everett.
ffty-one years of age. of Philadelphia. brought
from that city to Police Headquarters in this city
last night by Detective Summers.
Two of the compIa!nants against Everett are the
J. p. Dill Company. Of No 1# Centre street. and
James Beggs & Co. of No 100 Liberty street, both
dealers in machinery
Each Of these cornplainants alleges that Everett.
after purchasing a small bill of goods, presented
a check which afterward proved 10 be worthless.
the Dill firm alleging that it lost sS7 30 and the
Beggs company 80
Detective Summers. who secured the reQuisition
papers and arrested the man, says that he has
been implicated in previous transactions Of the
same nature.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
HARRY K. THAW ILL.
Suffers an Attack of Stomach Trouble Id
Dutchess County Jail.

Ponghkeepsie. N Y, July A-Harry h ina" i
ul He suffered an attack of stomach tfouoIe'
which became so serious today that ne decloea u
call in an outside physician Dr. John a
can " O. .Ittor.- vas summoned, but when he
oo,.d the iafl he was not permitted TO see ina"
at oncs Sheriff Chanler having directed that lne
~esnlar tail physician be present during Dr. Caro
visit Dr. Card waited for the regular Physlclai
- +ban together they visited the prisoner
rr,s,s condition is not such as TO cause any
alarm. ,,.,,,,sa-,s
notice of appea. from Justice Morschauser
decIs,on adiudgfng Thaw insane. and also from
- ~ e rrbau, to Matteawan unconstitutional
,ras served on District Attorney Mack and County
Crs-x Ham to-day. The papers were served py A
p,,seer peabody counsel for Thaw.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
sCRAMBLEs FROM IL" A MASS OF FIRE
B. R. T. Riveter Touches Tool Against Third
Rail and Receives Shock.

With his clothing ablaze. Ernest P. Dayton, a
riveter employed by the Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Railway scrambled down the elevated structure at
Broadway sand Roeblins street, williamsburg,
yesterday and fell unconscious at the feet of
licaman who had TO his aid.
Dayton narrowly escaped electrocution when he
received the shock that set his clothes on FIRE and
burned his hands the bone. He had picked up a
tool which came in with the third rail, and
q heavy voltage passed through him.
DAYTON was taken 10 the Williamsburg Hospital
in an ambulance by DR.. Mary Crawford. 1t was
said last night that he In serious condition.
Several women who witnessed the accident tainted.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
MRS CHARLES EMMETT DEAD.
Well Known as Alice Placide, an Actress,
Years Ago-Cousin of the Wallacks.

Paterson n. j.. July "a (SpeciaD.-Mrs Charles
E.n,uet of Ramsey died to-day at the General
Hospital in city, following an operation She
was Alice Placide. well known actress in the
7Os and a cousin of James W. and Lester Wal
lack Mrs. Emmett inherited a large part OF the
wallack fortune She owned the cottages at Long
Brsncb which had been occupied by Presidents
Grant and Garfield. but lost her entire fortune
through real estate speculation
Her husband. Charles Emmett. who is still living.
was the Indian scout who was the first TO inform
General Terry of the Custer massacre. He on
his way to- Custer with messages from General
Bell when friendly halfbreed warned him and
told him of the fate of Custer and his band.
The couple had lived in Ramsey for a number OF
wears The funeral will be private.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
TO TRY FOR DAVIS CUP.
United States Viii Send Team to
Far-Of australia.

Philadelphia. July 24.-Unoffcsl announcements
was made here to-day by A. L. Hosktns secretary
OF the United states Lawn Tennis Association. ".a.
a team hnS SEEN secured to challenge Australia TOT
tho ,ossa-sl,u of the Dwight f. Davis International
lawn tennis trophy. at Melbourne. In Novemper
Mr. H,,skins to-day sent the following caoiesran
to T. Hicks secretary of the Australian associatioh
al Sydney. y. s. w:
~, ac,.r, Nnvarnber 2s and suggest the week
before for preliminary
Mr. Hoskins also Dotifed the secretary OF 'ne
English association which has already decided 10
challenge for the trophS, that America ~ouid seho
team.
II is understood that Bsals G. Wright ana Freu-
.~,or n Alexander have chosen for the Arneri-
can team and that It viii probably be strengthened
NV the addition of Karl Behr and II. H. Hackett.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
CANAL CONTRACTS AWARDED.

Albany July &-F. c. Stevens Superintendent
Of the State Department Of Public Works, to-day
announced the award OF the two big barge canal
contracts bids for which were opened a few days
ego 10 the Empire Engineering Corporation, Of
New York They contracts 60 and "a. and
their amounts based on engineers estimates OF
quantities. are osi and S,29o 40. One Of the
contracts is for the excavation of eight and one
half miles Of the barge canal Just west OF Roches
..r and the other for ten miles between Medina
and Gasport on the western division
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
LOSES LIFE INSURANCE GAMBLE.
Uncle Had No Insurable Interest in Niece,
Court Holds.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Philadelphia, July 24-An important opinion de-
picting the danger of loss 20 those who take out
wagering policies of life insurance on persons in
whom they have no insurable interest deliv-
cred to-day by Presiding Judge Sulzberger in the
case of Thomas J. Wrinkle. administrator OF the es-
tate of his dead wife against the Philadelphia Life
Insurance Company. and William P. Walsh, the
dead women's uncle.
Wrinkle sued TO recover $4,000. the proceeds of
two policies paid by the company after the death
of Mrs Wrinkle April q, 1907. The court held
while these policies taken out by Walsh,
he had no insurable interest on the life Of his
niece and that the administrator is entitled the
money.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
EXPRESS FAelN's SENTENCE DOUBLED

Judge Rosalsky, in the Court OF General Sessions
Yesterday, sentenced Henry Goldberg who had
been convicted in Special Sessions Of training i've
Young boys 10 steal from express wagons on the
East Side TO eleven months and twenty days
and 10 pay fine Of $500 IN addition TO similar
sentence imposed on Goldberg in Special Sessions
Judge Rosalsky suspended sentence Goldberg
1906 charge Of grand larceny. Unless Cod
berg pays the fine ne will have 10 serve day for
each dollar Of e
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
EvaNegLIsrlc TENT IN CANAL STREET

Al the Canal and West streets tent. conducsed
bv the Evangestfc COMMITTEES Of Kew York CITY
John H. wyourn. superintendent 81 the Tats-
Street Mission will speak fo-norrov evening and
on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Professor
B. F. Butts will give illustrated songs at the tent
on Thursday evening. Since the opening of ths
tent on Tuesday John Callahan. superintendent Of
the HadIey Mission has been the principal speaker
The Rev z F. Smiley. who has preached VITA
wonderful success at this tent during the las.
three summers will resume his work on August
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
FERDINAND P. EARLE GIVES WARNING
Wants Carriage Riding Sightmongers" to
Keep Away from His Place.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune. J

Aiddletown. y. Y. July e4.-Ferdnand P. Earle.
Of Monroe of affinity fame has issued statement
in the village paper in which he warns carriage
riding sishtmonsers' that they must keep away
from his premises.
Thousands of hybrid. black and Italian bees
may give the bold adventurer welcome" ="
he declares. NO expense shall be considered in
our efforts preserve rights. and If necessary
other more efficient methods shall be resorted to-.
Earle makes a long statement setting forth his
plans to protect his rights
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
ossINlNo HEIGHTS CAMP MEETING

The seventy-severth annual camp meeting ss
Ossinine Heights will begin THURSDAY and
continue until Sunday, August 9. The camp meet
ines are held under the auspices OF the New York
and Hudson River Association. religious
ganizaton Of Iayn1en. This year the director vii
he Charles N Crfttenten. The Scandinavian
vices will be held usual Saturday. Ausust /.
r,iu he Florence Crittenten Mission day: Tuesday
August T. chiIdren's day. and Thursday afternoon.
August s will be devoted 10 the Bo~ery Mission,
which will be represented by J. G. Hallinond
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
TRIES TO SHOOT WIFE: KILLS HIMSELF

Albany. July 2l.-Ira Shutter killed himself with
two shots of revolver. after trying unsuccessfully
10 shoot his wife, about O'Clock this morning at
rheir home in Coeymans Hollow. on the southern
edge of this county about SIX miles back from the
Hudson River. No for the act is known.
but DR.. "A. D y. Lester. who attended the man.
expressed the opinion that Shutter may have been
crazed by the heat Coroner Van Guysling is in
~estigating the
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
TRAIN ROBBERS IN THE cATsKILLs.

Kingston. N Y, July 24-Two cooi-nervsd hs'-
waymen held up a baggageruan late last nisn' ~
an Ulster & Delaware Railroad passenger ual'
between South GiIbea and Stamford. They ieis-
urey helped themselves to the contents OF the ni &
pouch took the baggagemans geld watch ana -
in cash. and jumped from the train as IL soSel
down into Stamford. and disappeared search =
being made for the robbers. but without nu'-
hone of