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New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
Dorando, of Italy, Staggers Home
First, but Is Disqualified for
ReceiUing Help.
LEADERS IN THE MARATHON RUN.
sene h. ~, d,

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rondon, July 24-The distressing ending of
the Marathon race to-day has caused revul-
sion Of public feeling respecting the classic
sport Dorapdo staggered into the Stadium
sfter his exhausting from Windsor. to re-
oere the exclamation of q hundred thousand
spectators. The race was apparently safe, for
Hayes, the American, was a long way behind,
hut not even the excitement of his victory
could sustain him. He fell to the ground from
cheer exhaustion, got his feet again. crawled
4 few yards further, sank again fainting, was
pulled together by his friends and fairly driven
on the course. At least five times he was on
the ground, and the thunderous applause helped
&c revive him so that ne could finish the race.
When the victory had been won the laurel was
sustched away from him, for he was disqualified
by reason Of the assistance given TO him by
h,s supporters. At a late hour tonight Do
-sndo is lying critically i'll in the hospital, and
fears ere expressed that he may die
Hayes who was adjudged the victor. was
more or less exhausted when he reached the en-
trance Of the Stadium, but contrived to trot
over the course until the royal box had been
passed The South African was also greatly
spent, and Forshaw, the gallant runner who
emulated Hayes ir American grit, was barely
able TO drag himself over the course. Some of
the last contestants TO appear were fairly fresh
and ran with spirit. but the majority of them
were staggering and fainting from exhaustion.
The intense heat added greatly TO the agoniz-
tns suffering Of the protracted run Every run
uer was appIauded most generously, but the
spectacle was q most painful
The Marathon race is condemned tonight by
those who witnessed II a contest which
ought never TO be repeated in any civilized
,our+-v I. N F.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
CUT WALL TO GET CAT.
Had Fallen Into Opening Betceen
T7go Tenement Houses.

After crouching for at least twenty-fo four hours
a narrow ledge between the four-story tene-
ment houses at Nos 165 and 167 East 4th street,
a small black and white cat was rescued yes
terday afternoon by agent of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, but not
until a part of the brick wall in one Of the
houses had been broken through.
The houses built in such a vay that
there was space not quite foot wide between
the outer walls The cat fell from the roof
into this opening. but when half way down
managed to get footing. It was discovered
there on Thursday afternoon, but ali efforts to
rescue il at that time met with failure
The policeman On the beat and several of the
neighbors attempted yesterday morning to ex-
tricate the cat When they saw that they could
not one of the men lowered some milk and meat
down 10 the starving animal. In the afternoon
the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals sent agent to the house. and he saw
that the only way to rescue the cat was to
break through the wall.
After a plumber had cut hole in the wall Of
the house at No. 165 the cat was so frightened
by the crowd that had gathered that it refused
TO move. With catnip the owner finally TEMPTED
the cat to give up its unusual resting place.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
SIX NEARLY DROWNED.
Ne1o York. Boy Loses Life at Long
Rranch-Rescuers Narotclu Escape.

Long Branch. N J.. July "a (SpeciaD.-
Arthur Weinberg. the twelve -year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Weinberg, OF New York
was drowned to-day in front of the Hotel Pan
nacL The boy was IN bathing with his mother
when he shouted that the tide was carrying
him out At the time Mrs. Weinberg thought
he was fooing moment later. however she
discovered that he battling for his life
In the excitement which followed half a.
dozen bathers nearly drowned DR. A
Korn a physician. tried to save the boy but
was exhausted and had to be carried ashore
in lifeboat-
Charles Brewer, the bathing guard went to
the rescue of the five persons who were in diff
Guilty. He succeeded IN bringing three of them
ashore and then returned for the boy Seeing
a bather having. he supposed. the boy In tow,
he grabbed another and brought him In
r 8. Haywood, who has charge OF the bathing
establishment, put off in another boat and
brought IN DR.. Korn and another bather. Mrs
Weinberg grasped the life line and kept above
the water. In the mean time young Weinberg
went down and was drowned The physicians
worked for an hour him, but they could
not resuscitate the child.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
THE MODUS CONTINUED.
Agreement ON Newfoundland Fish
cries Pending Hague Settlement.

Washington, July IA continuation OF the pres
ent modus vivendi governing the Newfoundland
fisheries and the rights of American hsherTnen
therein has been agreed result OF corre-
spordence between the State Department and the
British Foreign Offcs BY this means friction over
the acts of American fishermen in Newfoundland
waters will be avoided pending a settlement OF tne
whole question before the Hague Tribunal None
OF the rights Of the subjects of either government
is impaired by this action
distinct advantage is to be found in the con-
tinuation at this time of last years modus vfvendL
for the reason that IL Is anticpatory OF the hsnns
season which begins In August. and hence removes
ground for serioug complications which are likely
constantly to arise in the absence of any well de-
fined understanding and agreement covering the
hsheries Last years nodus was not ratifed until
sept.nnber 4 after long correspondence between
the State Deps rtr1ent and the Foreign Office az
London and there always was fear that some ciasn
would occur pending it's ratification. 1t is under
stood that the rnodus extended by Ambassador Reid
and the British Foreign Office Is in precisely the
same terms as that of last year. That instrument
worried appsrently very satisfactorily. and the
son closed without any serious hitch between
American dshsrrnen and Newfoundland authorities.
The continuation OF last years modus az this
early day will enable the New England fishermen
who contemplate doing seasons work in New
foundlsnds waters immediately to make their ar
ransep1ents for that work, and they will know be-
for. starting out Just what they can and what they
cannot do.
Professor Alexander, OF the American Fish Com
mission following his practice for several years.
will soon 30 on the government vessel Potomac
the Bay of Islands, on the west coast OF New
fo1ndIand 10 advise American fishermen Of their
rights SO as to avoid any clash or friction with
local Newfoundland officials.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
POLICEMAN FISHES OUT HORSE.

Mounted Fs-roluaan Payne. Of the Kingsbridge
noIice station solved a problem which stumped
his brother officers last night. horse jumped the
railing surrounding the Jerome Park reservoir into
thirty feet of water. Payne is a big man and Is
on. NJ the most sklfuI swimmers the police
force.
The horse was swimming about in the wafer
utterly unable Of course. to scale the steep stone
hank PAYNE said he could rescue the animal He
got q long rope then he climbed over the fence
with one end of the rope IN his hand. BY swim
,,,z ,,,da- the horse he succeeded in getting the
rome around the animals body, made half hitch
and went back to shore.
Four policemen then towed the horse TO point
opposite 3o0th street. where there is slight lnche
and they were able to lead the horse to safety
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
BROUGHT SEVEN NEGROES
Price of White Conuict, Say Wit
nesses IN Georgia inquiry.
[By Telegraph to TIL. Tribune.l ]


Atlanta, July 24-The climax in the testimony
given before the legislative committee now in
vestigating the state convict lease system came
when R A Keith. who was sentenced for life
and afterward pardoned. testified that a young
white boy, named Win. who came from Cobb
County, was whipped to death because he
spilled some coffee a hog belonging to the
warden at the Durham Coal and Coke Company
farm. The boy. II was testified, received sixty
nine lashes and died week later.
The greater part of to-days session was de-
voted to the conduct Of the state prison farm,
at Milledgeville. Here. it was testified, con-
vcts were lined up and sold like mules to the
highest bidders r A. Keith, 1t was brought
out, was swapped for seven negroes, because he
had high clerical ability.
In large part, the testimony Of the convicts
Of the day before was corroborated by K r
Foster former superintendent of the prison
farm. and ]. ". Roberts. assistant warden. Fos-
ter declared that he resigned his place because
disguised at the brutality of the system.
II was alleged that convicts We're worked on
outside farms, contrary TO the law. and the
charge was made in the testimony that w s.
West former president of the State Senate
and ]. Sid Turner, Prison Commissioner. were
interested in the leasing of 175 Florida con-
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
SHIPPERS ULTIMATUM
Threaten Injunction Suit Unless
Freight Rates Are STAYED.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

| tBy telegraph to The Tribune.J
Chicago, July 24.-The committee represent
| ing the combination OF shippers and manurac-
F.; turers of a number of Central Western and
Eastern states. including New York appointed
at the conference here in May, when 100000 600
1 was represented. adopted resolutions to-day in
the form Of an ultimatum to the railroads Un-
less the proposed advance in freight rates is
stayed until hearing can be arranged before
| the Interstate Commerce Commission the ship
pers threaten to appeal to the courts for an in
! junction.
The resolution follows
The shippers represented by this conference now
the Interstate Commerce Commission the pro-
priety and reasonableness of the proposed in
crease and that such increase be held in abeyance
until that tribunal has heard the parties in inter
est and has passed upon the question But the
shippers object to the carriers putting into effect
termination as to whether such increase is rea-
increased rates become effective consent to the
above proposed means Of adjusting the issue, that
to be appointed take prompt and decisive steps in
to be affected by such increase to stop such action
by injunction or otherwise
An invitation to presidents of the railroads
east Of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio
rivers to meet the committee to discuss the
proposed general advance will be sent out to-
morrow by Fred ". Upham chairman of the
coHiIIlllteS Inc decision 10 invite the railroad
heads into conference the final result Of the
committees meeting here to-day.
W. c. Brown. senior vice-president of the
New York Central lines, was in Chicago to-day
and was kept advised at his hotel of the action
taken at the shippers meeting
Speaking for my own roads alone" he said,
II shall be glad to confer with the shippers at
any time. I also have no doubt that the presi-
dents of the other Eastern roads will be more
than willing TO engage in such conference"
Despite the assurance of President McCrea Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad last week that ad-
vance is contemplated at present, the shippers
take the position that the roads. particularly the
Eastern roads, have already accomplished
enough in that direction to put shippers their
guard The railroads were accused in the meet
ing to-day of using Indian methods in the
contest.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
APPEAL TO PRESIDENT.
Cincinnati Shippers Protest against
Freight Rate AdUance.

Cincinnati, July 24.-Brushing aside all inter
mediate plans of action, the Receivers and Ship
pers' Association of Cincinnati has carried its
war against a general increase in freight rates
directly to the President of the United States.
A communication was forwarded TO President
Roosevelt last Saturday at Oyster Bay and
made public here tonight, asking the Chief
Executive whether he intends to enforce a
decree issued several years ago against certain
railroads, forbidding increase In rates. If So,
he is asked at once to cause the Attorney Cen
eral to bring proceedings for contempt against
the Missouri Pacific Railway and the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Denying that
politics has anything to do with the letter at
this time, il is explained that as certain gen.
eraI increases in freight rates are TO become
effective on August 10 certain roads prompt
and positive action became necessary In con-
clusion the letter says:
This association stands for a square deal for
the carriers. 1t believes that their property
rights should be protected the same as the
property rights of individuals. But we are un-
alterably opposed to any policy of the carriers
which has for its purpose the Ignoring or our
courts and the placing of themselves above the
laws of the land. If they expect the protection
of the laws and the courts they must show
wholesome regard for the law and respect the
DEGREES of the courts. II the Missouri Pac1fic
and the Rock Island deliberately ignore this
solemn mandate Of the courts ana continue IN
an unlawful manner to burden trade and COM
nerce among the states by continually increas-
ing rates, the question arises:
Ia there no power IN this land sufficiently
strong to reach railroad companies that reck-
fessly brush aside the DEGREES Of our courts?
This association believes that you viii, IN
CARRYING out your policy for the strict enforce
r1ent of the law see TO 1t that these two rail-
road companies are required in the future to
observe this decree
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
TAFT'S DOUBLE At ASTOR.
MaHster, Dressed Like Bryan,
Cheered as Republican Candidate.

William H. Taft's double appeared at the
Hotel Astor last night in the person of Charles
RaIenaugh, a maltster. Of Milwaukee. who is a
guest there for few days and, strange to re-
late with the exception of straw hat and a
Taft SMILE he was dressed just like William
Jennings Bryan.
Even the head waiter the roof garden was
impressed for as the well known form and
familiar mustache approached. he stepped TO
the leader of the orchestra, and. after a whis-
pered consultation, ''The Star Spangled Banner
crashed forth. Every one arose. caught sight
of the chucklng double and cheered and
clapped.
With difficulty Mr.. Rallenaugh and his
friends made their way through the enthusiastic
crowd to a quiet table in the corner. 1t was
hardly a time for explanations. the maltster
bowed right and left good naturedly until the
tumuIt died down. Then ne told his friends that
the same thing had happened to him many
times recently. Congressman, he said, had fire.
ouently congratulated him on his nomina-
tion.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
4 HARTMAN MERGER.
Increment to Unite 10000 Miles of
Lines an Single System.

Denver July 24--Amalgamation of the six
teen thousand miles of Hartman lines into a
single system In a practical. If not a technical
engineers of all the Hartman roads, who have
assembled in this city.
Chairman Isaacs consulting engineer, pre-
sided at to-days session, at which questions re-
lating to the Standardization Of all the equip
rtlent on the various lines so as to procure more
improved service at less cost were discussed.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
DAN r. HANNA IN POLICE COURT.
tBy Telegraph to II

tRy Telegraph to The Trfbune.l
Cleveland. July IA warrant sworn out two
weeks ago. charging Dan r. Hanna, son OF the late
Senator Hanna. with assault and battery, was
served to-day. Hanna Is accused by Claude A Lo-
gan automobile salesman with cracking a whip
In the latters face, crying at the same time, I'll
teach you 10 get in my wayi" when Hannas coach
and four blocked In Gordan Park Boulevard
by Logans automobile
The police assert Hanna informed by teie-
phone and agreed to into the police court and
then failed appear He seen in his auto
mobile this Afternoon, was arrested, taken to the
central police station and released under 800 bond
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
AUTO KILLS BICYCLE RIDER.

While riding a bicycle the Jersey City Boule-
ward Richard Gruber OF No. 129 South street, and
Arthur Cohn, OF No. 13 South street, Jersey City,
were run down last night by automobile Cru
Der died in Christ Hospital and II is believed that
C,obn will succumb to his injuries. Albert Molink-
ing of Hsdale. Bergen County, and Otto Will
Jams l5s 9Th street, Hoboken business men.
who were in the automobile. arrested
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
PLANS "JIM CROW" THEATRE IN OHIO.
LBy Telegraph to The ;

LBy Telegraph The Tribune
Alliance, Ohio. July M-When the sixty
thousand-doIlar opera house, TO be known The
Columbia. is opened here this fall negroes not
to be permitted to occupy the part of the
house white patrons The announcement that
the ''Jim Crow plan is to be adopted made
to-day by John Dee Collins. Of Kentucky, who is
the owner OF the new house. The negroes hero.
several hundred in number. greatly agitated by
the announcement, and threaten all kinds of dire
things against the Kentuckian.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
$4,000 NEGROES DECLARE FOR TAFT.
Fraternal Organization Adopts Resolution
in Conclave at Paducah, KY.
by Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Paducah, KY, July 2--The Mosaic Templars OF
America a negro fraternal organization with 5000
members IN trennial concave here to-day. adopted
the following resolution:
We hereby indorse the administration of the Re-
publican party. 1t is the party that has never
closed the door Of hope In the face OF the black
We congratulate the party securing for
its standard bearer that matchless and fearless
leader William II. Taft. OF Ohio. He is man Of
broad and liberal views. and IL elected TO the high
Office OF President OF the United States believe
that he has within him the qualifications to make
the greatest Executive the country has ever had.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
BOSTON DEPOSITS SHOW PROSPERITY

tBy Telegraph to The Trbune1
Boston, July 2.-The most striking feature OF
the reports of the national banks Of this city is
the gain in deposits of nearly s4sooooo. or 23 per
cent. since last August. Aggregate deposits OF the
twenty-four Boston banks now far in excess
of any previous record. amounting TO 6o.1S2oOo,
against l481b,OO0 In 1907
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
TWENTY ONE DEAD IN MEXICAN BATTLE

Tucson Ariz July A-In desperate battle be-
tween Mexican troops and Papago Indians last
Tuesday the Imacuada ranch. near Betro COLO
rado mining camp in tho Altar district Of Sonora
vaxIco nineteen Indians and soldiers were
killed and five soldiers wounded according to
a report received here tonight
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
BOAT HIT BY MAYFIOWER AFIoAT
Torpedo Boat Sent Out from Newport to
Sink Derelict.

Newport P T., July A.-The schooner Menawa.
which struck by the cruiser Mayfower. with
President Roosevelt aboard early Wednesday morn
ing, is floating beam up. in Long Island Sound.
The naval tug Chickasaw. which went In search of
the derect to-day, found her about seven miles
south southwest of Faulkner's Island, Late to-day
the torpedo boat Gwen sent out with large
supply Of guncotton, with orders to destroy the
derelict, which is considered menace to naviga.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
STREETCAR THIEF GETS $1,000.
Chokes Bank Runner and Seizes Wallet
Escapes in Department Store.

Philadelphi. July A-After choking Joseph A.
Vaughn a bank runner, and robbins him of 1890 on
Chestnut street trolley this afternoon. man,
whose identity is unknown dashed through the car
leaped TO the street. and, dartfns into department
store eluded the policemen who pursued him.
The wallet was found in a saloon. The money
was missing but checks amounting to s625 were
u
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
WANTED TO BLOW UP ARMY MEN.
[By Telegraph TO The Tribune

IBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune.l
Omaha Neb. July A-An unknown drunken man
this afternoon made attempt to destroy the
army building in which the headquarters OF the
Department of the Missouri located. and In
which fifty army officers have their offices. He
had seven sticks of dynamite. and said he wanted
70 see an explosion. A policeman saw him skuk-
ing around the building
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
VIRGINIA RAIN WORTH $1,000 A MINUTE

Richmond Va July 24-It is declared by experts
that the rain which fell in Virginia yesterday will
be worth thousand dollars a minute TO the farm
ers in the saving of crops. which had already
suffered from an extensive drouth- II is now be-
heved that the yield for the season will be nearly
normal
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
WOMAN DYING FROM ELEPHANrlAsIsa
IRy Telegraph TO r.

tBy Telegraph 70 The Tribunal
Pittsburg, July A-Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Lynch,
of McKeesport. is dying at her home from dis
ease said to be elephantiass. She now weighs
so pounds her weight having Increased from 1e5
pounds in a few years. Her skin resembles that of
An elephant.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25
NEW YORKER DROWNED NEAR MONROE
TBy Telegraph to The Tribune


Suffern N Y, July A.-Great excitement pre-
vailed at Mombasha Lake. Monroe. to-day.
Frank Grady. of New York City. who spending
the summer that resort in bathing at the
Young Mems Christian Association camp. when he
sank and was drowned.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25

The new type Of steel mast is shown
New-York tribune., 1908-07-25

This IS Great Britans latest warship of the Dres
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-02
THE WHEEL WALKS
New Device for Traction Engine May
be Manufactured in Rock
Island.
COMPANY WANTS AsITE HERE
Claimed Invention Would Help Steam,
Supplant Horses in Ordinary
Farming Operations.

w. l.. Martin, president, and S. Nj.
Bower, secretary of the Walking
Wheel company, are in the city nego-
tiating with the Rock Island Industrial
commission for location here for a
factory to manufacture their product.
Their purpose is to establish plant
to make metal wheels in general, but
they have a specially in the form of
a walking Wheel invented by Mr..
Martin, to which they expect to devote
chief attention.
This wheel is supplied with concave
metal plates ON the rim controlled so
that they come in contact with the
ground and are lifted after the manner
of the foot of an animal, at least two
of them being on the ground at the
same time. BY thus avoiding the roll
ing motion and by increasing the base
of support, the wheel will sustain a
great weight on a yielding surface.
This renders the device valuable on
heavy traction engines and should
greatly increase the use of steam pow
er for ordinary farming operations.
Ordinary Machine Useless.
1t is pointed out that the ordinary
traction engine cannot be used profit
ably in blowing because it sinks in
the ground and so much power is lost
in slippage of the wheels. Equipped
with the walking wheel, the engine
should supplant horses in the heavier
farm work. While somewhat compli-
Gated the walking wheel weighs but
little more than the ones ordinarily
used and would cost but little more.
Patents are held by the company on
a new type of automobile wheel for
rapid transit that it is proposed TO
manufacture.