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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
TO SEE MRS. HAINss LAWYER.
District Attorney Darrin Wants Prisoners
Wife to Testify Voluntarily.

After several efforts District Attorney Darrin got
into communication yesterday with Frank G. Wild
counsel for Mrs. Hams. and arranged for an inter
view with him. Mr.. Darrin wants to have Mrs
Hams testify voluntarily far her testimony
is admissible. against her husband and against
T. Jenkins Hams. Mr.. Wild will be back in this
city on Tuesday and will consult with Mr.. Darrin
either on that day the following.
In the time Mr., Darrin will District
Attorney Jerome as often as possible. to prepare
for the defence of insanity to be put forward for
Captain Peter Cenover Hams The preparations
he is making to meet the defence have given rise
to a rtirnor that the defence may be changed at
the last moment, that his work will go for
naught Mr. Darrin does not believe that this
change will be made
According to the jail officials the Hams brothers
do not appear to be suffering from their cenfine
nent Some slight stomach trouble has made 1t
necessary for the jail physician to attend TO T,
Jenkins Hams once or twice, but that is all the
medical attendance necessary for either brother.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
THREE DOG DAY VICTINS.
That Number of Bona Eide Rabies
Deaths This Year.

In the dog days" of July and Auguts this year
there were three deaths from rabies in this
city. That is looked an unusual hummer
DR.. Rambaud, of the Pasteur Institute, said yes
terday. These cases all well defined rabies
In each instance the brain OF the victim was ex-
amned by psychologists and the negri body
surest indication of hydrophobia. was found in
large numbers.
Moreover the same germ found In the brains
of the animals that bit the persons But as the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty TO Animals
says in statement issued this year, all persons
who are bitten by mad dogs not necessarily
infected. The society furthermore says that there
Is such period dog days. for so lar as
madness among dogs is concerned the disease 10
prevalent in January as in the hottest days Oh
the summer The Health Board rs in agreement
with this statement
In the last month the number of cases of dog
bite treated at the Pasteur Institute fell of great
deal. Before the Board of Health Instituted It's
death penalty enforcement of the law demanding
muzzle or leash on all dogs in the streets. the IN
stitute had high as thirty-eight cases under
treatment Yesterday there were only fifteen cases
under the care of DR.. Rambaud, and these viii
soon be discharged. There have been very Few
new cases in the institute. DR.. Wheeler, Dr. ram
baud's assistant, said yesterday:
There can be no question that the decrease in
the number of persons bitten by dogs Is due 10
the enforcement of the law by the Health De-
partment patrolmen. To meet a dog without a
rnuzzle OF leash is novelty. Even though
the Health Department may not be as vigorous in
its crusade as formerly the law is being generally
oheyed.'
At the Health Department it was said by Dr.
Bensel, who has charge of the enforcement OF the
law that the department patrolnep were still un-
der orders to shoot all stray dogs, and that
number were killed every day. But the total
killed now, he said, not oue-fftieth Of the
number shot when the order first went into effect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
DEATH TOTAL LOWER.
Health Department august Report
Shoes ImproUed Conditions.

In August Of last year the total deaths in ths
city were 1916. This year for the corresponding
month, the total was 5,971- There great
difference in temperature and conditions were Just
about the same. Contagious disease cases wers
more numerous last year. and 80 was infant NOR
tally due to less attention the tenement house
districts by the Health Department and societies
engaged in that werx that year.
There were 70 deaths from typhoid last month,
50 in August a year ago Measles caused q
deaths; last year g. Scarlet fever caused q, and
last year "a; whooping cough. Is; a year ago, 50.
and dphtheria. So, to last years 1e+ In deaths
from cancer there was an Increase OF from 275 IN
August last year TO 2S2 this year; IN meningitis.
went up from 4SS to SOC deaths last month
Other deaths in the month OF August were: Tu-
bereuIosis 81; alcoholism, Is; pneumonia Ssl:
diarrhGa, under two years OF age. 1885, appen-
dicits Al: Brghts disease. 179. Old age caused IS
deaths. of which 20 were in Brooklyn Last year
the total in August was So. Violent deaths we're
nearly the same as In August year age, when
there 457. and last month Isl Among the yio
lent deaths last month sUnstroke caused 3:
and vehicles. n homicides. Is. and suicides. "a,
divided follows: Poison. s. asphyxia. IS: hanging.
II; drowning, 2; firearms. .; knife. 2. and jump
ing. 2
The births last month numbered 1854 The mar
rtage report in the Health Department is iucorn-
plete. but soon as Dr. Guilfoy returns from his
vacation the question of reforms viii be taken NJ
with the City Clerks Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
INFoRMER WITH CHESTER STRIKERS.
Relates Details of Alleged Conspiracy-Fif-
teen Men Held for Trial

Chester, Penn. Sept. 4.-Testimony given by
detective who said he had worrned his way into the
confidence of the union leaders and received from
their lips confessions of a conspiracy to dynamite
and destroy street railway property. caused SEN
sation the hearing of Patrick j. Shea, vicepresi-
dent and national organizer of the Amalgamated
Association of Street and Electric Railway En-
poyes; William V. Lockha TT. president of the Ches
ter union and thirteen strikers arragned at Media
to-day.
The detective, Frederick Wackter. Of Philadel-
phia posed during the entire strike street ped
Ter. Starting with Vice President Shea, he took up
each in turn. told of confidence they had re-
posed in him. related how he had been taken along
with a hand Of strikers who went out on a track
wrecking expedition, and. giving names and dates
related each specific confession which he alleged
the strikers had made to him. believing him to be
an ardent sympa thizer with their cause.
District Attorney McDade declared that com
plete had been established and although coun-
sci for the prisoners pleaded for their discharge,
they were all held for court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
ROBERTS NEARLY OUT OF DANGER.
Atlantic City Police Say No Arrest Will Be
Made at Present.

Atlantic City, Sept 4.--No arrest will be made
in the Roberts shooting to-day. and none is
likely for at least two three days. according to
statement given out by Chief of Police Wood
ruff of this city to-day. Woodruff repeated his
declaration that the shooting was not the result
OF an attempted holdup
I'VE can go into any court and prove that now,
he said Asked about the theory that disguised
woman did the shooting. he said that the depart
ment had been unable to connect any woman with
the affair. He added that he was satisfied that
the assaant not negro. and declared the
story that Mr. Roberts had given sealed con-
fession to some just before he was operated
on TO be untrue.
The condition of Mr. Roberts is much improved
to-day, according TO his physician and the nurses
at the City Hospital. DR.. Darnel VINO is attending
Mr. Roberts stated positively that If Mr.. Roberts
lived until Monday without complications setting
in he would be sure of his ultimate recovery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
TURTLE EXHIBIT A" IN COURT.
Night Court Magistrate Decides Argument
Between Seafood Men.

Magistrate Corrigan, in the night court. was
awash with briny contention when Otto Schultze Of
No. 1909 East 16sth street, and Walter Vanderhay-
den of No. 1852 Second avenue. brought be-
fore the mast fer disorderly conduct, On the deck
of a Third avenue elevated train they argued over
bundle of live cells. hunpbacked bass, frogs legs
live Holsters and ffty-pound turtle. At 143d
street the guard piped them ashore. and on the
station they raised a cyclone of argument, so Pa
trolman Snyder took them into safe harbor.
When the magistrate asked to see the turtle,
which Schultze referred to a turkey, a
clamnly bundle was thrown the desk.
will the turtle when you call it?' asked
the Court of Vanderhayden. The prisoner said that
it was not pet. and the magistrate saved the pair
of them from the brig by a reprin1and.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
NO WONDER THEY WERE ARRESTED
These Noise Makers Were Keeping the Police
Awake

Three junk dealers and q member of brass
hand were arrested yesterday, charged with vio-
1atng the ant-noise ordinance. The junk dealers
had bells on their carts and were accused OF
waking up the police reserves in the new West
Doth street police station. They promised not to
offend again and dismissed from the Jeffer-
son Market police court with warning
Patrolman John Stein, of the East sSth street
station heard some one blowing leuo notes on
horn early in the morning at S1th street and
I7irst aven,,a and gathered in Peter Hoffman,
tuba PLAYER clad in a blue uniform, whom he
arraigned before Magistrate Moss in the Harlem
court IIoffman's face badly scratched He
told the magistrate that he had been with his
band to political picnic at College Point ana
in coming back somebody had tried to get his
bie brass instrument away from him Hence the
scratches
Just after the magistrate had discharged him
his wife entered the courtroom looking for her
husband who. she said. had been out all night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
EIGHT MORE THAw CLAIMS FILED.
Roger oMara Asks $400-No Effort to Get
Bankrupt to Pittsburg Monday.

Pittsburg Sept. 4.-Eight claims against the es-
fate Of Harry X Thaw were fled with William R.
Blair referee in bankruptcy. late yesterday Inc
claims follow: Frank J. Connolly so; Dr. john A
Card $50: Charles Morschsuser, 500: Horauo n
Balm s6s 25 n 7. Laughlin 50 all OF Pousnkeepsie
X Y Stone & Stone. lawyers who proved the
claims presented their own claim of $1,000 and that
Of Receiver Roger O'Hsra for 500 The claim OF
Josiah CopIey Thaw. brother Of Harry ThaW, for
$3.50 was also proved. None Of the claims are
those marked disputed" in the schedules of Harry
X Thaw fled month ago.
AS No steps have been taken 70 have Thaw pres
ent at the first meeting of his creditors on Monday
morning il is believed Thaw will be summoned TO
attend the second meeting the date Of which viii
be announced on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
EVANGELIST BUYS HIS OWN SERMONS
Elk Baseball Player Acquires Copyright from
Enterprising Illinois Publisher.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune, ]

Chicago, Sept. 4.-'Billy' Sunday, the evangelist
and former baseball player has just paid $500 for
a bit OF experience in which Illinois country
printer got the better of him. Sunday preached a
series of revival sermons at Dseatur last winter.
After he had departed the LEGAL printer, having
carefully saved tho papers which printed the SER
mons In full. issued them in book FORM first taking
the precaution to copyright them. The publisher
has reaped a harvest which the ex-easehall player
has failed to share Sunday tried to stop the pub
lication of the book without success. the printer
having the copyright.
Finally meeting between attorneys represent
ing the publisher and the evangelist was arranged
and as result Sunday paid $S,50 to-day for the
copyright on his own sermons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
BRIDE MYsTERIoUsLY ENDS LIFE.
Bayonne Woman Dons Wedding Gown and
Shoots Self in Kitchen.

Mrs. Susan Yarfass. aged sixteen the eight
months bride Of Louis Yarfass. committed suicide
yesterday at her home, No 165 East 2sd street
Bayonne, by shooting herself in the heart. When
Yarfass started for his work at the Standard Oil
plant. half a mile from his home, yesterday his
wife accompanied him to the porch and kissed him
goodby Michael Noyt, who boarded with thu
couple. found the body on the kitchen floor.
Mrs. Yarfass had donned her wedding gown,
brushed her hair and placed about her neck ths
gold chain her husband had given her when they
became engaged Then she sent a bullet from a
revolver through her heart The police feel salts
fed it plain case OF suicide
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
CITY NEWS I'M BRIEF.

When Edgar A Whitney was arraigned in the
Topnbs police court yesterday on charges Of grand
larceny Magistrate Walsh SAID ne aid not desire
- 1rv the case as he had represented Mrs Whit
~, in her suit for divorce He postponed the ex-
s,ninstion until Tuesday. and fixed bail at 5000
rIa u,il try 10 have OF his colleagues hear the
case
Mrs william De Bilier. OF, No. l West s5th
street who died at the breakfast taeie on Ihuls-
- morning died from hemorrhage OF the BRAIN
s,rdt,sv "a the opinion OF DR.. Philip OHanion,
@oroner's physician. expressed after an exanina-
.,on Of two Of her frieHos-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
AIDED BY LIVERM0RE
Cotton Broker Retains Lawyer to
Defend Brother-in-Ld1c.

Boston. Sept 4.-The medical examiner has
found that Chester Jordan's wife did not come
to her death by blow from his fist, which, ac-
cording to the story he told TO the police,
knocked her downstairs, but that she was
beaten to death with some blunt instrument
the blows being delivered on the front of the
head
When Jordan appeared in court this morning
he showed little effect Of his night in prison,
and answered in a firm voice the questions of
the Judge. Jesse L. Livermore has been mac
cessible all day. and early this morning the
Livermore yacht which had been in the upper
harbor weighed anchor.
1t was found, however, that some miles down
the bay the yacht anchored again, and was still
there late tonight, her flag indicating that the
owner was ashore.
Jordan the police declare, said that after
striking his wife he remembered nothing until
the next morning, when, on awakening, he
found her body at the foot of the stairs. At
this latter time however, his wife's neck was
slashed from ear to ear William S. Scharton.
who has been retained for the defence of Jor-
dan by his brother-in law, Jesse l.. Livernore.
the cotton market operator, of New York, states
that he already has evidence Of Jordar.'s mental
arrangement several weeks before the murder.
The courtroom was crowded when the pris
oner was taken into court. He showed no signs
of nervousness. and looked quietly about the
room.
You are charged with the murder of your
wife Honorah Jordan said Judge Butler. Are
you guilty or not guilty.
II am not guilty your honor" replied Jor-
dan. calmly.
Counsel for Jordan then asked that the case
be continued for one week. Judge Butler
granted the motion and announced that the
case would come up for a hearing on Friday,
September IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
LOOKING AFTER OYSTER BEDS.

Albany Sept A-ccmmissoner Eugene H Porter
OF the State Department Of Health announced to-
DAY that the investigation into the sanitary condi-
lions of the oyster beds of New York State was
being conducted vigorously by the department, in
cooperation with the Forest Fish and Game Com
mission A laboratory has been established in the
Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, and has been put
81 charge Of the chief chemist of the state hygenic
laboratory. Three assistants with him, and
mary samples of water and shellhsh from nunler-
Gus points on Jamaica. Princes and Raritan bays
nzve already been examined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
FIREBUG THEORY UNWARRANTED.
Man Arrested in Harlem Thought at First
To Be Important Prisoner.

A known TO the police as "Swill' McNally
was locked up last night in the East 1Oth street sta
ton charged with disorderly conduct following his
strange actions in front of No 161 East 106h street
At first it was thought that he might know some
thing of the many recent incendiary fires in this
district but after Captain Corcoran had examined
him closely he decided that his suspicious I'M
warranted
The prisoner made many strange and illogical
statements, according to Captain Corcoran. and
when several boxes Of matches found in his
pockets the police thought they had made an i'm
portant arrest. Later developments showed that
these suspicious were unwarranted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
THINKS $1,000 FEE HIGH ENOUGH.

Caldwell, Sept. Especially Recorder Frederick
L. Heller of Caldwell. VINO is petitionng for spe-
cial election for that borough TO fix a new liquor
license fee has decided to reduce the figures for the
proposed fee from S. 600 TO ST. 00 He has learned
that a South Jersey town had its petition rejected
by the court when II appealed for $4,000 license
fee on the grounds that such fee would be pro-
hibtory Montclair is at present exacting $500
license fee and in Plaineld the fee is 81 900. Cald
well has only saloons. and the Recorder thinks
the propretors afford TO pay as much as the
saloonkeepe of Montclair at least
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
MEDAL OF HONOR REUNION.

The annual reunion Of the Medal of Honor Lee
eion of the United States will be held the Hotel
Astor on October and To- 1t is expected that
nearly all of the three hundred living members who
received medals for bravery during the Civil War
will be present There are nine veterans who hold
medals living in Brooklyn. and total of forty
living within radius Of forty miles of the Man
haitian City Hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
SENATOR COLBY is OPTIMISTIC.
Outlook Never Brighter, he Says, And Hopes
to Garry Primaries Easily.

Bloomfield. N j.. Sept. (SaSciaD.-"I expect 60
carry the primaries by 1000 majority. and the out
look was never brighter than now"
This is what Senator Everett Colby told a num-
Der OF his supporters at conferences In this town
last night His statement was greeted with cheers
by those present.
The other side meaning the rsguIars1. has
plenty OF money" said Mr. Colby hut am Aghr-
ing for principles. with no offices fat berths 20
promise any Of my friends at this time
It is expected that Bloomfield win give Mr.. Colby
at least 100 majority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
s4o.oooooo LAND SUIT AGAINST S. p

Portland Ore, Sept. 4.-Suit to recover lands
granted the Oregon & California Railway Com
pany. now controlled by the Southern Pacific Com
nany and valued at over so,0o00o was begun
to-day by 3. D. Townsend. special assistant to
the Attorney General, on behalf of the United
States government The suit is based the al
legged failure OF the railroad company TO live up
to the of the grant in dsposing of the lands,
which represent some CT the best timber tracts on
the Pacific Coast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
ALLEGED BooKMAKER HELD IN JERSEY
Long Branch Fair Attracts Some New York
Racetrack Men.

Long Branch n. J.. Sept (SpeciaD.-Charged
with making book at the Elkwood Park races yes
terday. Joseph Naussbaum. of New York. was
rested last night. and, in default of $500 bail was
to-day committed to the county jail Bennett 2.
Carton was the complainant. The prisoner was
given a hearing before Justice Byron at Eaton
town.
The fair attracted large number of sports"
from New York who expected to place some bets
on the horse races. but the state and Monmouth
County authorities had detectives at the track to
prevent open gambling. Many oral bets were
made however. it is said
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
STEEL MAN BUYS FAMOUS N. j. HOTEL

Montclair Sept. Especially William B. Dick
son vice-president OF the United States Steel Cor
,o-stion has bought the Mansion House, which for
one hundred years has been q famous tavern in
~vorftern New Jersey. Il j. said mat the building
,,-s,1 ne converted into an apartment house. The
,rooerty had liquor license up TO July Of this
wear when renewal refused by the local au-
-borities The tavern was built in 1901 by Captain
Josenb Mum Bloomfield Lodge Of Masons was
organized there and for years il held its regular
meetings in the old house Captain Munn's brother
Ieptha Num- was grand master Of the Masons Of
tte State of New Jersey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
NO MORE JEROME CHARGES.
Metropolitan Street Railway Committee
Tells Governor 1t Is Through.

Albany, Sept 4.-Contrary to expectations no
additional papers will be filed with Governor
Hughes on the charges preferred against Dis
triet Attorney Jerome OF New York. by the So
called committee Of minority stockholders OF
the Metropolitan Street Railway Company. The
committee to-day so informed Governor Hughes.
The Governor expects to take up for consid-
GRAFTON at an early date Commissioner Hands
report which recommended that the charges be
dismissed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
FALLING PISTOL KILLS LITTLE GIRL.

Trenton Sept. 4.-Agnes, the sighteen-rnonths-
old child of Mr.. and Mrs William Bell, was shot
and killed her home here to-day in peculiar
manner Her father left his loaded revolver under
his pillow. While playing with his little daughter
this morning on the floor OF his bedroom. Willie.
his son, aged three years. entered the room and
pulled the pillow from the bed. The revolver fell
on the floor and discharged, the bullet striking
Agnes in the abdomen. The child died in a short
me
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
SAY HE LENT EMPLOYERS MONEY.
City Officials Among Alleged Borrowers
from Accused Collector.

Antoni Reslc, Of no 2424 Belmont avenue, col
lector for Alessandro Boognesi a banker. at No.
80 Wall street. committed to the Tornbs prison
yesterday default of 5000 bail the charge that
during eighteen months he has stolen $500 from
his employer by holding out" his collections
The compliments counsel told the court that the
prisoner admitted lending some Of the money TO
prominent city officials, giving one $500 The
lawyer also averred that Reale had said that $500
went for a house in The Bronx, and that it took
81 600 more put II in repair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
LEXINGTON AVENUE FIRE INQUIRY.

Fire Marshal Kelly is investigating the origin of
a fire discovered last night among some papers in
a stairway leading TO the store of Herman Cruise
iocksmith. in the basement of the five story build
ling at No 1860 Lexington avenue The blaze was
put before the hremen arrived. The fire ap-
peared to have been started In much the same
manner as many other blazes In the upper East
Slide recently. There was no damage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
NEAR DEATH ON THIRD RAIL.

Timothy Egsn, electrician, of Ne 1865 Bergen
street Brooklyn, was badly shocked yesterday when
he fell across the third rail the elevated struct
ure at Eighth avenue and SD street. He is in
Roosevelt Hospital suffering from painful injuries.
According 10 the railroad officials Egsn escaped
death because his body did not come into contact
with the tracks. He q. work on the rails when
he slipped and fell with his the charged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-05
GOOD sAMARITAN'S ACT FATAL.

by Telegraph to The Tribune
Hackensack. Sept. &C. c. Bennett. liveryman
OF Park Ridge. really thought he doing the
proper thing when he hurried TO the Haekensack
Hospital in an automobile with his foreman John
Brown who late last night taken ILL Three
hours later Brown died from acute pneumonia. and
the ride in the night air is believed to have hast
ened the mans DEATH