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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
PARENTAGE OF INCUBATOR BABY
Foster Mother Says Real Mother Is Not Mrs.
BleakIey but an Actress

Kansas City. Mo. Aug. 25.-Marfan BIeakley, tho
Incubator baby is not the child of Mrs. j. j.
Bleakley. OF Topeka. Kans.. according to Mrs
Stella Barclay OF Buffalo. the foster mother of the
little girl Her real mother. Mrs. Barclay declares
is actress.
Mrs. Barclay, who Is under charg. of kidnap-
ping Marian, says she will fight until she dies to
retain possession OF the little one. IF thought
for one minute there was drop OF Mrs. Bleakley's
blood in the child wouldn't have her for an in
slant" said Mss. Barclay to-day. "but know 20
whom she belongs. She was the child Of actress
And. by the way, little Marian is the picture
OF her. The strong similarity OF features, to nv
mind. makes the Identification complete. II
could only by some legal proceeding get the
TO court there would be doubt in the natter
The child was placed temporarily in the custody
or the clerk of the juvenile court. Judge Porter
field, In the Circuit Court, postponed until Monday
hearings In the two habeas corpus proceedings In
the case. F. +. Stanley. member of the City
Council Of Topeka, made unavaiing offer to the
court TO give $4,000 cash bond for the ehilds safe
appearance IN court later Mrs Bleakley was per-
mitted to have her until Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26

Latter Gain Questionable Victory
by Leaders Resignation.

Republicans in the 18th Assembly District who
have opposed Harry ". Mack for executive mem
Der. OF the opinion last night that they had
a cOIorIess victory when Mr.. Mack announced
that he would retire September Fl in favor Of
Assemblyusn William NJ. Bennett
Many OF Mr.. Mack's former supporters had
agreed 70 oppose him this year district leader
on the ground Of his alleged dissemination or in
ability harmonize the district. Many voters Of
his dictrict also accused him of opposing Governor
Hughess principle of direct nominations. although
the sentiment OF the district was strongly for il.
The feeling that successor 70 Mr. Mack should
be at named became firm in the minds OF
the opposition that letter sent 10 the mem
bers ~ the district a few days ago. The letter
a call for a meeting to be held in the
Hotel Aston August II. The object Of the meet
ing. the letter said consider the question OF
leadership of the party in the district.
According 10 Gilbert Raw Halves. one Of the
signers. this letter reached Mr.. Mack. who was
not supposed to get copy of il. and he called on
Assembyman Bennett. IL is said that Mr. Mack
then offered TO Mr.. Bennett resign in his favor
and at once Mr. Bennett Is reported have told
this 10 the Mack opposition. which wanted Ben
nett all the time. He also said that as Mr.. Mack
had volunteered resign In his favor he preferred
TO make a fight for the place. After which
Mr.. Mack went 10 the Adirondacks. II is said and
did not make his return to town known until
yesterday.
The Bennett faction. said to represent
thirds of the district. now feel that they have
been outpoiuted by Mack's resignation. 70 take
effect September q. instead of az once. They
say Bennett will be leader IN name only. and
that Mack will name the ticket. the same he
did last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
PLATFORM FAvoRs INCOME TAX.
Maryland Republicans Also Declare Against
State Disfranchisement of Negroes.

Baltimore Aug 25.-Frank E Williams OF Elk
ton. Md. editor OF THE Cecil Whg." was nomi-
mated for State Controller by the Republicans IN
state convention here to-day The platform COM
mends President Taft's administration and Con-
gress for its revision Of the tariff. The paramount
issue in the state is declared TO be the proposed
suffrage amendment to the constitution. which IN
effect practically disfranChises the negro vote. and
appeal is addressed 10 all voters to compass its
defeat. The object of its authors is set forth at
length and il is declared that il passed Maryland
will become a One-party state and be at the mercy
of INSCRIPTIONS machine.
THE platform also favOrs the ratification by the
Legislature of amendment TO the Constitution
of the United States authorizing Congress 70 levy
a tax on incomes; advocates state control OF pub
lie service corporations good roads and the enact
ment of pure food law for the state. The con-
vention in session about two hours, and was
harmonious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
TURKEY THANKS POWERS.
RepLy to Note on Crete-Pacifc In
tentions Set Forth.

Constsntinople, Aug. 25.-The Council Of Min
listers has approved the draft Of reply 10 the
note Of the representatives. OF the powers, sub
nitted August is, which renewed the ener-
retic warnings 10 the Porte against jeopardizing
the peace by pushing her relations with Greece
10 extremes. In the reply the Turkish govern
nnent expresses gratitude to the powers for their
good Offices in Crete and in the solution Of the
flag question. and gives assurances Of the con-
slant and pacific intentions Of the Porte. II also
urges a definite settlement OF the Cretan sys-
TEN Of government.
Regarding the situation in Yemen. province
of Southwestern Arabia, where the Mahdst
movement has taken revolutionary char
soter. it is announced that the statement that
the Porte has asked for the assistance OF the
British and Italian warships in the Red Sea is
incnrrAct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
T1HM1NY SETS DATE.
Conference Decides to Hold City
Contention September so.

The Tammany city convention will be held at
Carnegie Hall on Thursday night. September 30, al
7:90 o'clock.
The Democratic city conference committee. rep
rssenting the four counties last night at the Demo-
cratic club elected Charles ]. Mccormack. a Nc
t,lelan man. chairman Of the committee. and fixed
the date and place. besides appointing the neces-
sary committee to arrange for the convention.
The conferrees last night were as follows:
N.w York-CharIes F. Murphy. Daniel F. Coha-
reant Cram Eugene J. Mcclure and Michael j..
ga BROOKLYN Augustus Nan wyck. Richard W.
Rainbridge. Thomas r. WoGan. Bernard j. York
Observation-Disclosures j. Mccormack Eugene l.
Richards. jr. W. NJ Murphy. William Hagelstein,
Il c are j. Mara Borough President Gresser
sheriff II. = Harvey. Herman Hicks. Henry Wal
ters
The conference was called Go order by Mr.. York.
who named Mr.. Mccormack temporary chair
man and Mr.. cambridge and Thomas F. Smith as
secretaries. These officers were made permanent.
Mr. Wogan. Of Kings. moved that the basis OF
representation in the CITY convention he fixed at
one delegate for every five hundred voters. and
that tho unit of representation he the Assembly
districts This agreed to.
The date and place Of holding the convention was
decided upon. and then committee. consisting of
Messrs Cohalan. Van Wyck, Harvey. Richards and
Mcclure were appointed 10 make the necessary ar
rangements for the convention. Thomas r Smith
was elected secretary of the convention.
After the conference Mr.. Murphy asked u
there had been any discussion Of candidates. and
he said there had not that the only business
acted was with reference to the holding tho city
convention.
lie would not discuss the candidacy Of District
Attorney Jerome tho possible nomination of
Justice Gaynor. He said that the county commit
tee which meets tonight at Tammany Hall. will
FIX the dates and meeting places for the other
ventions.
How do things look to you?" Mr.. Murphy was
asked.
a wide grin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
SCENE AT cRABTREE COURT MARTIAL.
Prisoner Has To Be Removed from Room
When Mother Tells of His Insanity.

Omaha. Aug. 2S-"Dont. mother don't say any
thing You have said too much already. You viii
disgrace the whole family" screamed Lisle Crab
tree. formerly corporal OF Troop B. "a United
States Cavalry. to-day, when his mother took the
stand at the court martial to testify In support OF
the insanity plea by which the defence hopes 70
prevent his execution for the killing at Fort Dec
Moines of Captain John c. Raymond. his company
commander.
Crabtree. in spite OF his guards spranz to hts
feet when his mothers testimony as to his child
hood began, and IL finally necessary TO take
him from the room until he became quiet. The
mother. Mrs A. W. Boyer, of Tyrone Penn. told
OF various childhood ailments which she believed
had affected his nervous system to such extent
to make him at times irresponsible. Dr. G. FL
HILL alienist of Des Mones. declared that Crab
tree was demented when he killed Captain Ray
mond. and was stiu insane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
MAYORS MEET IN MONTREAL.

Montreal, Aug. 2.-Seven hundred delegates from
all parts of the United States and Canada were
at the convention OF the League OF American Mu-
inequalities which opened here to-day.
Mayor Silas Cook of East ST. Louis. in his OPEN
ing address advocated greater publicity of munich
pal work in order TO do away with abuses.
John MacVicar. the secretary-treasurer, attacked
Ambassador Bryce for the stand which he took In
tribe American Commonwealth" regarding munich
pal oficehoders. Thomas T. Crttenden Mayor OF
Kansas City. and Dr. W. II. Atherton. OF Montreal
delivered addresses on municipal subjects.
At the afternoon session papers were read on
female suffrage the problem of the unemployed
and the best form of municipal government. Much
attention was paid TO government by commission
but the opinion seemed TO be that it was still IN
the experimental stage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
PUBLIC USE OF BEACH INVOLVED.
State Land Board Refers Staten Island Case
to Attorney General

Albany, Aug. y The state land board to-day
referred To Attorney General O'Maley the question
81 whether The Midland Terminal Railroad Com
pany ~ Staten Island has the right 10 refuse the
public the use Of the beach between high aud low
water marks.
John r. Leavitt. attorney representing So rah
IA Barnes. Harry ". Paterson, Mary Butler aud
other upland owners. told the board that the COM
pany received grant or land under water from
the land hoard In 1902. with proviso that the pub
lir right Of access to the beach should he pro
iected. Notwithstanding this. he said. the railroad
company had obstTucted the beach with pier and
the Court Of Appeals had decided against the COM
pans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
WEAVER RENAMED.
Clinton County Convention Strongly Indorses
Taft and Hughes Administrations

Plsttsburg. ~ Y. Aug. 25.-The Clinton County
Republican convention to-day renominated w r.
Weaver. OF Peru. for the Assembly and r. T.
Healey. Of Plattsburg. for county Judge Wallace
Turner. Of Schuyler Falls. named for County
Clerk and Dr. ]. III. O'Neil. OF Mooers. for school
commissioner Sd District
Resolutions were adopted strongly indorsing the
administrations OF President Taft and Governor
Hughes and indorsing the action OF Congress I'm
tariff legislation. United States Senator Nathan r.
Scott of West Virginia. who Is on a tour I'm this
section, addressed the convention and had cordial
reception.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
MERCHANTS URGE THE INCOME TAX

Pottsville. Penn Aug. 2o.-Declaring their organ
izatlon favorable income tax and pledging its
support and the support of individual members to
the effort change the Constitution of the United
States to accomplish that end, the Pennsylvania
Retail Merchants Association passed resolutions
to-day most heartily indorsing. this movement. 1t
was asserted by speakers that the adoption of the
income tax would mean free wool and free cotton
reducing clothing 20 per cent. and otherwise bring
ing about reduced duties In other articles of COM
mon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
SAYS GEAR KNOWS POLICE SECRETS.
Socialist Bourtsef Said to Have Examined the
journal of the Gar

Berlin. Aug 2-"Der Vorwaerts" the leading
Socialist organ. prints article by the Russian
Socialist Bourtset. who unmasked the Russian spy
Azef. which is designed TO correct an impression
prevailing outside of Russia that the Russian En-
peror is rot acquainted with the objectionable
methods and acts of the Russian secret police.
Bourtseff gives facsimile page of the so-called
journal Of the Car" consisting Of brief sum
maries Of information prepared by the Police he
partment solely for the monarchs eve Bourtseff
saws that through a secret channel he was enabled
thoroughly TO examine three volumes Of the jour
nal. which show. he says. that Emperor Nicholas
is fully informed Of everything going in the
police administration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
WORK FOR THE DENTAL CONGRESS.

Berlin. Aug. 25.-The delegates TO the Dental
Congress In session in this city. discussed
to-day papers presented by Americans. All the
American delegates were guests tonight "A
dinner at the W. II. Miller Club. named after the
late Professor Willoughby Dayton Miller. OF Ohio.
who dean OF the Dental Institute OF the Ber-
lin University. An international committee by
siene is being formed. ". II. Potter OF Boston,
and Herbert Wheeler and William Carr. both OF
New York, have been selected 20 represent Amer
lea, with power TO add TO their number.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
CHOLER4 IN ROTTERDAM.
Four Children Dead Many Sus-
pected Cases.

Rotterdam. Aug 25-The death Of four chill
dren. supposed to have been caused by poison
Gus sweets. has been found after meteorological
examination to have been due to Asiatic cholera
One man also died recently from a suspicious
illness. and fourteen adults and fourteen chill
dren are under observation at the isolation
sheds Necessary precautions have heen taken
10 prevent the spread of the disease.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
MANCHURIAN RAILWAY LOAN.
Cost of Construction Agreed Upon by China
and ,Japan.

Toxic. Aug. 2.-The text Of the agreement he
tween Japan and China relating 20 the South Man
churian railway and involving the loans for con-
struction Of the line from Kirin 20 Chang-Chun
and from Hsin- Mn-Tun 10 Moukden pub
lished here to-day. For construction of the
stretch between Kirin and ChanG-Chun loan Of
so75.oco is authorized. the bonds hA offered
az and 10 be redeemed in twenty-five years 4 loan
for period of eighteen years is provided for
that section OF tho line between Hsin-Min- Tun and
Moukden
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
ROCKINGHAM SALE CONFIRMED.

Asheville. y G. Aug. 5-Judge Pritchard con-
hrmed the sale of the Rockingham Power Com
pany's plant 10 the reorganization committee for
100000 to-day. The property Is situated at
Blewett's Falls on the Yadkin River. The commit
tee Is composed OF Eastern capitalists. who Will
complete the building OF the great hydro-electric
plan: on the Ysdkin River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
COUNT ZEPPELIN AGAIN FLIES.

Friedrichshafen. Aug. 25-The airshp Zeppelin
Ill with which Count Zeppelin will begin a voyage
10 Berlin an Thursday afternoon. made highly
successful trial trip this afternoon. The count
himself who left the hospital only three days ago.
was al the wheel The steering gear has been inn
proved. and the manner in which the dirigihle
worked on the trial trip delighted Count Zeppelin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
sHAcHsevAN TRIBE TO BE suspueo.

Teheran. Aug 2.-The government is considering
q proposal made by Ephraim. Project Of Teheran.
20 lead a flying detachment Of - cavalry and -
infantry men 10 clear the country OF robbers
infesing II. Operations will he directed chiefly
against the Shachsevan tribe. the Russian from
tier, where conditions are serious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
JAMES CAMPBELL HELD FOR TRIAL.

London. Aug. e5-James Campbell. described
mining broker OF New York. who remanded
August p I'm Liverpool on the charge Of obtaining
$1,000 under false pretences. committed for
trial to-day the Old Bailey. II appeared that he
obtained the money old share certificate 81
the Norfolk & Western Railroad company. which
has been worthless since the reconstruction the
line I'm 1896. Ball OF $1,000 offered the
ma gistrate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
TO AID p. w. MARTIN IN SD A. o.

Republicans of the SD Assembly District inter-
ested in direct nominations will meet tonight at
1s3d street and Washington avenue. where ratin
cation meeting will be held to further the candi-
dacy of Peter W. Martin, candidate for leader.
against Edward II. Healy with direct nominations
preside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
MR.. WEIGHTS WORK IN BERLIN.

Berlin Aug. 25.-orville Wright is making his
final preparations for the aeroplane flights which
he will begin at the Tempelhof parade
ground His machine was transferred to-day from
the military aeronautic headquarters at Tegel TO
the parade ground, where enormous crowd had
rathered Mr.. Wright was cheered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
TURKEY TO RAISE IMPORT DUTIES.
Powers Asked to Permit Increase TO IA Per
Cent-NeW Loan

Cologne. Aug. e5.-The Constaniinorle
spondent OF THE Cologne Gazette" teegraphs that
the Turkish Minister Of Finance announces that the
government within ten days will begin negotiations
with the powers relative 10 increasing the import
cutie. In Turkey from IL 10 IL per cent. II is OK
pected that this measure will yield annual IN
csne Of 100000 Turkish pounds. after which a
osn Of e.ooo.0oo Turkish pounds viii he issued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
euNFIRE TESTS ON lena.

Toulon, Aug. E.-The experiments in the effect 81
projectiles on the battleship lena are being CON
tinued here -Four projectiles from the cruiser La
touche Trkville damaged the lena seriously. and
number OF the Gagged animals board were
asphyXiated and burned by the from the
shells.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
SUICIDE VERDICT I'M ELIOT INQUEST.

London, Aug. Gan inquest ~as held to-day into
the death OF Lord Eliot eldest son Of the Earl OF
81. Germans. who found dead yesterday AT
Port Eliot. the family home from a sunshot wound
The verdict that the young man committed
suicide. He had acted strangely since his recent
return from Egypt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
ARREST IN KIDNAPPING CASE.

bordeaux. Aug. 25.-The French police have
rested a Russian student named Gumhachidze ON
the charge OF being implicated in the kidnapping.
al Tihis IN March, 1905. OF the OF a merchant.
NJ Eustans, for whose return they demanded
$1,000 ransom. The student denies the charge and
will fight eXtradltion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
AUSTRALIANS NEW SQUADRON.
Thirteen Warships To Be Built for the De
fence Of the Empire

London. AUG. 25-ThA Admiralty announced to-
day that the Australian squadron of the imperial
navy would consist OF armored cruiser. three
other cruisers six destroyers end three submarines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
WINNIPEG CARPENTERS STRIKE.

'Aineg. Man. Aug. 25.-Failure on the part Of
- employers 20 grant an increase OF 10 cents an
~ :" wages prompted twelve hundred carpenters
cstt' On q strike today Master carpenters de-
rsr 'pfS can M The vacancies with non-union
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26

II was said in this city yesterday that Campbell
formerly had Office al No. 81 Broadway. other
tenants OF the building said that he known as
= mining engineer. hut seldom visited his ONCE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
WATERWAYS COMMISSION AT VIENNA.

w.E'e' aug A.'-The members u the American
h.r,,a Commission hule arrived here from
49,; They win remain ia the Austrian capital
s1'u.dsl. gnsn they 80 " Budapest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26

LIVES LOST IN SIEN4.
Mann Houses IA Pro5lncc Wrecked
by Earthquake.

sisns. italy. Aug pa heavy earthquake
-. telt throughout the province Of Siena at
90 m. to-day. Practically all the houses in
Can Lorenzo were destroyed or badly damaged.
Mem, persons were injured
The shock was felt most severely within a
.sius ~ twenty miles from Siena. Consider
.,aa damage done at Buonconvento. Sew
~rol houses collapsed and one person was killed.
several persons were injured at Monteroni- 4
,un1ber Of houses also were damaged there. and
,,asonrv fell into the streets.
The shock was recorded at Piombino. the
,osst. about fifty miles southwest of Siena, at
1859 m, and there was a repetition five min
,,,es later. The people fed from their homes in
terror. but no damage has been reported
siena itself escaped with severe shaking
The people were badly frightened, however. and
rushed out of their houses into the streets.
rhere they wandered about I'm a state of semi
manic until they were assured that the quakes
were over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
PROTESTS AGAINST ToRTUREs.
"oors Angry at sultan's Cruelty to Prisoners
TWENTY-FIVE Dead

~ Aug e9-The cruelty OF Mulai IEshp,s mon
me followers Of Roghi captured nv them has
-, denounced here. The Inhabitants OF Taxa re-
.'a 70 recognize. mark ~ rennonsfranoa the
a.. governor appointed by Mulai Hang Twenty
,,n me prisoners whose hands and feet were
'o have died from their .nutilations
. ans Aug. 2s.-The French government has m
N''ed n. Regnaulf. who is returning 10 Mo-
a.. 49, 81 minister 10 join the other members of the
~. 'p'aue corps al Tangier I'm protesting 10 Muai
'f against the torture o. prisoners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26
AERoPLANE WRECKED IN RUSSIA.
Italian Pilot Badly Hurt-The Gear as Patron
of Aero Club.

odessa AUG. d The first flight OF an aeroplane
in Russia was made here yesterday. The machine
was constructed In this city. and piloted by
Italian named Catani. 10 covered four miles at "A
height Of feet, but the descent disastrous.
Tho fore part Of the machine wrecked and
Catani was picked up unconscious ana badly cut.
ST Petersburg Aug. 25.-Emperor Nicholas has
ACCEPTED the post Of patron OF the Aero club Of
81 Petersburg. which will hereafter he qualified
imperial and has made "A large gift OF money 10
the cIuA al Tho same time permitting four of tho
grand dukes To be enrolled honorary members.
Grand Duke Michael AeXandrovitch is honorary
president Of tho club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-26

Rome. Aug. 25.-Earthquakes were recorded
this morning AT Florence. Perugia and Cirosseto.
hut no damage was done. 4 telegram from the
Project Of Sens province says the damage there
Is less serious than was at first feared. Troops
and tents have been sent 10 Buonconvento and
san Lorenzo Two persons were injured at
Siens.
sens province has an area Of l.470 square miles
end a population OF $4,000 The city Of Siena has
neoo inhabitants. san Lorenzo. Buonconvento.
Monteroui and Piombno villages. with populs-
lions ranging from 600 TO 1900.