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never intended. and 1t reduced their
lighting efficiency considerably. For OBJ
servation purposes. too. a low-Iying tor
pedo boat could not begin to compare
with an aeroplane, the normal position
OF which for observation wouldabe several
times higher than the fighting top of the
tallest battleship.
1t has not been decided where the trials
OF the navy aeroplanes will be held. but
probably 1t will be On stretch of water
such as Hampton roads or Chesap axe
bay. There will be little need for change
in the type of flying machine from that
used in the army except that it will have
to be made so as to be launched from a
ships deck and fitted to alght on and
possibly arise from the water.
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DeWolf Hopper Sustains Bad Fall.

SYRACUSE. \. Y, October 6.-DeWolf
Hopper. the comedian, sustained bad
fall while appearing on the stage Of a
local theater tonight. which rendered him
unconscious and necessitated the Dismissal
OF the audience. The accident was due
to the slipping of the buckle of a belt
about his waist attached to a wire. by
which he was suspended in the air. He
was badly shaken up by the fall and his
face bruised, but was able to walk to his
hotel. 1t is expected he will appear as
usual tomorrow evening
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to the prejudice of good order and mill
tary discipline in connection with alleged
L.sorderly conduct in a car OF the Wash
ington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Railway Company early in August last
The court found him guilty and sentenced
him to be dismissed In view. however. OF
the previous good record of Capt Cook
and his acknowledged merit as a commits
sary officer Secretary Wright recommend
ed that the sentence be mitigated to a re-
duction In number.
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COOK REDUCED FOUR FILES
President Approves Recommendation
Saving Captain From Dismissal.

The President today approved the recon-
mendation made by Secretary Wright
that Capt. Frank A. Cook of the sub
sistence department be reduced four files
in his grade instead Of being dismissed
from the army, as sentenced by the court
martial by which he was tried.
Capt. Cook was charged with conduct
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LOOMS Dimes With Prince Fushimi.

TOXIC, October 6.-Prince Fushimi last
night gave a dinner to +. d. Looenis.
American commissioner to the proposed
international exposition to be held in To-
kio in 1917. and members OF the party
accompanying Mr.. Loomis on his visit To
Japan. Commissioner LOOMS will discuss
the arrangements Of the exposition and
the part America may take to contribute
toward its success with the government
officials Wednesday.
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Sentenced to Be Hanged.

BRISTOL, Tenn, October 6.-Elijah
Wright, who was last week convicted
of having killed William Sellers at Clint
wood, Va, was sentenced to be hanged
November p. The crime was committed
before the passage of the law providing
for electrocution Settlers was prominent
in Dickinson county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-10-06
DR.. Egger's Condition Improves.

The condition of DR.. F. Egger Swiss
delegate to the international tuberculosis
congress. who has been confined at the
Providence Hospital, is today reported to
be much improved.
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leased on bond later in the day. Lewis re-
ported that he lost 80 between the time
he was injured and the time he reached
the hospital
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NAVY TO ASK FOR AEROPLANES
DESIRES DELIVERY OF MA
CHIMES BY NEXT SPRING.
Department About to Invite Bids.
United States First Nation
to Take Step.

Bids for furnishing aeroplanes for the
navy were authorized at the Navy De-
partment today, the hope being that de-
liveries will be made by next spring. The
navy has been much interested in the
subject of aerial fight since the fine
showing by Orville Wright at Fort Myer.
Lieut. Commander Sweet, the official OBJ
server for the Navy Department, was in
frequent consultation with Mr.. Wright up
to the time of the accident at the fort as
to the best type of flying machine to ask
for in issuing the specifications.
The American navy. when it receives
its aeroplanes. will be the first navy in
the world to be equipped with heavier than
air machines. The specifications VIII call
for machines capable of covering forty
five or fifty miles an hour and with an
endurance capacity of at least four hours.
This would give a cruising radius for
the airship of about 100 miles and would
extend the OBJ ervation line just thai
much farther than is now possible even
with the swiftest torpedo boats.
For Observation and Dispatch Work.
The idea of the navy is to utilize the
aeroplanes for observation and for carry
ing dispatches. The latter was a very
important function. and was work that
was thrown on torpedo boats during the
Spanish war. For such duty they were
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l6=button=length Black
R @s% S!t9 ss.ee Pair, $p1eY8

The most important sale of New Kid
Gloves of the autumn season AS is to be ex-
pected when we announce special sale, you
can count upon unusual money saving
We offer regular $500 quality 6-buttonlength Black
Kid Gloves. made of the finest grade kid soft and
plant in all sizes. $19S pair Just think of buying
these fashionable 16-buton-ength Black Kid Gloves at
a saving of one-third.
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121hc Outing Flannefs, 8Mc Ma

quet Saturday night at Old Masonic Tenn
pie 9th and + streets.
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Twelfth Baron Herries Dead.
YORK, England, October 6.-Marma-
duke Constable Maxwell, the twelfth Bar
on Herries is dead here.
Baron Herries was born in October,
1887. and was the eldest son of the elev-
enth Baron and Maria. daughter of Hon.
Sir Edward Marmaduke Vavasour He
succeeded to the title in 1876. In 1875 he
married Hon. Mary Charlotte Fitzalan-
Howard, second daughter of the first lord
Howard Of Glossop. He owned about 49,
900 acres and had been lord lieutenant Of
Yorkshire since 1880
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BINGHAMTON, N. Y. October 6.-Gil-
bert Walker. a prominent dry goods mer-
chant OF Evansville, Ind. died here. He
was sixty-two years old and was a mem
Der of a firm having stores in Wilkes
barre. Pa. Binghamton and Evansville.
Mr.. Walker had been i'll for two months
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CINCINNATI. Ohio. October 6-Thomas
Morrison, prominent in railroad and bust
ness circles. dropped dead in the office Of
the Spring Grove Cemetery Association
yesterday afternoon. just as a meeting OF
the cemetery trustees was about to be
called to order. He was a member of
Thomas Morrison & Co, meat packers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
RALLY OF NEW ENGLAND DEMOCRATS
Progressive League Calls Conference Over
Situation There.

New Haven, Aug. e.-Alexender Troup president
OF the New England Democratic Progressive
League, issued to-day call for the vice-presi-
dents and members OF the executive committee of
she league 10 meet at the Quincy House. Boston.
'pn Tuesday August Il. at 1890 noon Ito take into
consideration the political situation in New Eng
land and devise ways and means for propaganda
work They viii invite all progressive Democrats
On their various states to meet with them
Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican COM
s1nittee' said Mr. Troup, has stated that New
tEngland 81 right for the Republican ticket
that il did not need any attention, that work
would be centred in the West and the Middle West
IT is intention 20 make Mr. Hitchcock divide
his work between the East and the West instead
yof permitting him concentrate his in the
<West- We intend show him that New England
SIS a good field for the Democrats. We are not so
bold as TO say that hope to make the state
Democratic. but going get 10 the polls
every Democrat and every independent voter who
believes in the principles Of Democracy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
HOT BLAST At MCARREN.
James p. iSinnott Ansuers Senator'S
CONGRESS Hall attack.

James P. Snnott, Democratic leader OF the "a
Assembly District in the 4th Senate Distr1ct IN
r3rooklyn replied last night to Senator McCarren S
charges of disloyalty Last Tuesday Senator Nc
frarren denounced Sinnott and other members or
the executive board a meeting in Congress Hall
of the Home Rule Democrats Sinnott was called
a Tsumanv Hall man and accused of trying TO
lead the Tiger across the bridge, the favorite bug
ahoo of the McCarren machine. No one has yet
accused McCarren of not being willing to fuse with
rho Tiger if he saw any advantage in 1t.
When the meeting opened last night one OF SIN
motifs men arose TO say that McCarren had tugged
With everything from the votes to the homes of the
district He said that for four years McCarren had
managed to lose the territory supposedly under his
control although enrolment of the 22d District
&c -212 In spite of this. he said. McCarren never
rad heen able 10 get out more than 4,foS votes
Of the last election The speaker denied that Sin
mott mr. anv member of his club were traitors or
+hat they desired to see Tammany Hall control
their politics.
Mr. Snnott talked along similar lines when ne
cone to make his personal denial of the boss's
obaroes He said that Robert Craig, whom the
Senator wants to see executive member for his
district had not voted the Democratic ticket in
e,tber 1896 or 1904 which showed how hollow were
tho manifestations of Democracy by McCarren. He
told of the Congress Hall meeting. and said that
he showed that he loyal to the organization
instead OF being traitor to it by demanding Nc
Carren's removal and overthrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
sTANCHFIELD DOESN'T WANT IT.
Saws He Wouldn't Take Nomination for
Governor if Offered.

John B. stanchfeld, who was defeated for Gov
ernor by Benjamin B. Odell. jr. in 1900. said yes
t-rdav that in no circumstances would he accept
nomination for Governor.
Men close to National Chairman Mack have been
quietly talking about Mr.. Stanchf1eld the Demo
cratic candidate but they did without consulting
Mr. Stanchfeld. The Elmira lawyer is too well
satisfied with his income from his practice in this
CITY to turn his attention 10 politics He is busy
all the time with his practice
Mr. Stanchfeld is utterly out Of sympathy with
the Corners Murphy combination. At the last state
convention he paid his respects to Murphy and
Corners in language that delighted Republicans
but left soreness in the memories of the Demo-
cratic bosses.
Moreover. Mr. Stanchfeld for years has been
what is called a corporation lawyer, representing
large corporations at Albany and elsewhere. With
BRYAN heading the national ticket, making tar
get of the corporations IL manifesty would not be
a good wear for corporation lawyer to run as the
people's candidate for Governor
When Mr. stanchfeld asked about his posi-
HE candidacy he said: II am not interested in
notifies and / am not candidate for Governor.
and | do not the place. would not take the
nomination if It were offered me-"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
PYTHIANS GO TO THE RESCUE.
Take Injured Workmen from Collapsed
Building Near Their Boston Camp.

Boston Aug 1.-Two laborers were injured To-
day by the collapse Of a three-story wooden house
under Instruction in Greenock street. IN the Mat
tapau section of the city. About twenty persons
were working on the building when the collapse
came but. with the exception Of the two men hurt,
all escaped without injury. The accident is at
trfbuted TO faulty floor support provided in the
cellar
The scene Of the accident was short distance
from the military camp Of the knights OF Pythiss
on Franklin Field The crash heard at the
camp. AT once buge call sounded and de-
tail of about fifty knights was ordered on the
double quick march to tbs scene. The knights
ahead of the police and took charge of the situa
ton until the latter arrived They removed the
injured men from the debris and aided others who
had been knocked down by the falling timbers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07

his council Mr.. Taft won hearty applause ps
the assertion that the fact that L am canoi-
date for the Presidency has not the slightest
effect on the real pleasure I have experienced
In meeting the members of my profession 10
meet with the members of the Virginia Bar
and experience the renewal of the old sensa-
ton of such intercourse. mingled with the hos
pitality of old Virginia makes my cup run
over"
Tomorrow Mr.. Taft, with Mrs. Taft. General
Clarence R. Edwards, chief of the insular bureau
of the War Department and w. Cameron
Forbes vice-Governor of the Philippines. will
drive to White Sulphur Springs. w Va. to at
tend the Green Brier County Horse Show The
forty mile drive will be made with three relays
of four horses each. the last team to be entered
in the show upon arrival there in the afternoon
Mr.. Taft to-day accepted honorary member
ship in the Patriotic Republican Club of New
York City, an organization incorporated IN 1884.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
DROPPED BY HOBLEY,
assistant Deputy Sherifs Mast
Come from the ELIGIBLE List.

In compliance with q decision of the AppeIlate
sDiyision and notice from the State Civil Service
Commission. Sheriff Hobley OF Kings County yes
terday discharged his eight assistant deputy sher-
shs- The Appellate Division recently decided that
the office Of assistant deputy sheriff was properly
In the competitive class and that Mr.. Hobley should
aave consulted the eligible list before making his
appointments Acting upon this decision, the COM
mission yesterday sent Sheriff Hobley notice that
continuance Of the men in their places would be
construed wilful violation of the Civil Ser
vice law.
The men affected Max Wolff Peter E Scan
1on Joseph Brandenstein. Thomas ]. Lopez James
n. Nance, V l. Beraud. Charles L. wanke and
adam Menger.
The question whether the Office OF assistant dep
Oty sheriff came within the competitive class has
been in the courts for some time and former
-5heriffs Hesterberg and Melody, when they were
in Office. contended, as did Sheriff HobIey that
Shey had q right TO appoint whomsoever they
chose, inasmuch as they were responsible for the
conduct OF the assistant deputies in office
Sheriff Hobley announced yesterday that he had
sent to the Civil Service Commission for the eli
Sible list. and would I'LL the eight vacant Offices
immediately upon receiving such list
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
FISHERMEN RESCUED FROM SL00P
Caught in Wednesdays Storm and Mar.
rowly Escaped Drowning.

AmityviIIe Long. Island. Aug (speciaD-Thfr-
teen men cIingfng TO the sides Of stranded sloop
on the Amityville bar narrowly escaped death yes
terday in the furious gale which ragged on tins
coast for two hours. The party composed Of
Hampstead business men, who had hired the sloop
Lottie NJ Captain Smith IN charge. and had gone
off this port for a days bluehshing. Good luck
had attended the party and they were returning
toward the inlet here with a good catch OF the
blues when the storm came up suddenly cut Of
the northwest. Captain Smith made all speed pos
sible but the storm came rapidly and caught
the sloop just of the bar
The captain handled the boat with great skill
but despite his efforts she soon driven on the
bar and huge breakers were breaking over her
One Of the party. Joseph Murphy. was washed
overheard. and would have been drowned but for
the efforts Of Charles Kimmei. who jumped Into
the water and dragged him back to the boat
When the men were taken of in a launch they
were compelled to leave the sloop. which may %
saved later.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
SHERMAN NOTIFICATION PLANS.
Committee in Charge Decides to Raise $4,000
BY Pledges for Affair.

Utica n. Y. Aug. AT meeting or the gen
sral committee in charge OF the proposed celebra-
ton in connection with Congressman Sherman 5
Official notification on August Is it was resolved
THAT $500 be secured through pledges 10 carry
the affair. The programme for the Gay wa
settled on and among the features will be a DIG
parade IN which bands from Albany, Troy, Roch-
ester Syracuse and other cities will take part an
sautornobiIe parade. athletic sports. including
baseball game between the Utica ana scranton
State League teams, and electrical display
singing and other musical contests are also in
xluded in the programme
The Mystic Krewe of Syracuse. has been inVlteo
70 assist and general decorating about the CITY
will be done by the professional decorators
5, charge Of the decorating at the Taft notihca-
don.
Among those who will deliver addresses are SEN
stor Burrows, Mr.. Sherman. Secretary ROOT
Mayor Wheeler and President Stryker OF Hamilton
college.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
WATCH CONNERS DUCK"
State Chairman U'W Put Brunt of
Cam Daign on Sub-COmm ittee.

Word reached Tammany Hall from Buffalo yes
terday that State Chairman Corners is getting
ready to duck The word duck in Tammany
Hall has little connection with the poultry market
in Washington Wallabout market. When a
ducks in Tammany Hall 1t means that he
isn't the spot when the something that is aimed
TO hit him arrives that spot So. when the word
comes that Mr. Corners is going to duck the
campaign" it means that some other fellow is
going to furnish the head that is to be cracked.
Mr.. Corners. it is announced in perfectly solemn
fashion going to appoint a subcommittee to
take active charge of the coming state campaign.
This committee will be under the direction of the
chairman. but il anything goes wrong 1t will not
be Mr.. Corners who will be the "goat'-that is. If
Mr. Corners can help 1t. Mr.. Corners will wait
until after the meeting of the state committee
before announcing his subcommittee
Charles F. Murphy who was at Tammany Hall
a short time yesterday, said that William ]. Bryan
would be asked to speak under the auspices of
Tammany Hall, in this city.
He certainly Will be invited. but I don't know
when as no arrangements have been made" said
Mr.. Murphy.
About the only other item of interest at the Wig
wan yesterday was the story that ex-Fire Commits
sioner Francis ]. Lantry would retire from the
leadership of the 18th District. where he has been
dominant for more than fifteen years. 1t is under
stood that John J Harrington wholesale butcher
doing business in First avenue. will succeed him.
He and Lentry have been associated for many
years and II Lantry drops out he probably will give
Harrington his undivided support.
Mr. Murphy has been opposed TO Lantry ever since
Mayor Mcclellan appointed him Fire Commissioner.
in 1906 I.antry opposed Murphy and Hearst at the
state convention two years ago. and Murphy has
made trouble for MIN at each primary election since
then The Democratic organization in the 18th Dis
trict is one of the strongest in the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
NEW LABOR CONFERENCE.
To Restate Gompers Political Plan
an Unnlistakable Terms.

The conference held several months ago by the
presidents of the national and international unions
In the American Federation of Labor TO settle on
q political programme will probably be reconveneo
on account of the differences of opinion to the
intent of the address of President Gompers in the
official organ of the American Federation OF LABOR
advising the labor men to vote for Bryan. AL ths
conference the programme enunciated by Com
will be stated positively that there can De
no misunderstanding about it.
It was stated yesterday by Herman ROBINSON
the representative Of Mr.. Gompers in the EAST
that the first conference was adjourned subject 10
the call of the chair-not sine die-because 1t was
the intention to reconvene if it was considered
necessary.
While have no difficulty in understanding the
address of Mr.. Gompers. and many others think II
perfectly plain he continued. the statements
from men that I have read in the papers indicate
that there is some confusion and diversity of
opinion about the matter. Mr.. Gompers simply FOL
lowed Instructions and the conference decided 10
recommend that the friends of labor be supported
and that its enemies be opposed. When the con-
ference takes place again the meaning or Mr.
Gompers will be put so plainly that there can be
no Misunderstanding about it,
Some of the labor expected a circular from
Gompers IN addition to his address in THE Fed
erationist" The officers of several of the local and
national unions have for the last day or two been
calling at the local headquarters of the American
Federation of Labor and were disappointed when
there were circulars.
was learned last evening that there Is a IeeI-
ing in some of the unions whose members are en-
ployed principally government work, national
state and municipal. that the American Federation
of Labor should not go on record either directly
or indirectly, favoring any party. Ihey say that
their bread and butter is the first thing. and the
American Federation Of Labor might support a
party which would lose. Men who talked Bryan
some time ago say that II he were elected
there would be a risk of business which had begun
TO improve being set back again.
It was stated last night by some OF the delegates
Of the Central Federated Union that it was their
intention on Sunday resurrect resolution which
was introduced and tabled over six months ago
pettioning the executive neil of the American
Federation of Labor to call national convention
of representatives of the affiliated unions to take
independent political acton. They want to have
some kind Of action taken the resolution, they
say. 1t is likely when 1t comes up that the course
of Mr.. Gompers will also get some consideration