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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
WILL CHANGE CHARTER
Central Leather Stockholders Take
Step TO7oard Consolidation.

Inc stockholders of the Central Leather COMPANY
at special meeting held yesterday in Jersey CITY
voted to change the charter to make IL conform, N
that of the United States Leather Con1panv and
thus make legal the proposed consolidation of the
TWO companies The Central Leather tCompany
owns 80 per cent of the stock Of the United States
company which it has desired 10 take over The
merger Of the two companies held unlawful
however. by the New Jersey Court of Appeals on
the ground that their charters were so dissmilar
To make the merger legal the directors of the
Central Leather Company July passed a reso-
luton eliminating from the charter of the company
the grant of corporate powers different from those
included in the charter Of the United States Leather
Company. This resolution was approved yesterday
by the stockholders
The minority stock holders Of the United States
Leather Company have fought the consolidation on
every possible ground and II is understood that they
VIII continue the fight. and for this purpose have
begun making contributions 10 a fund new suit
II is said. will be instituted az once.
Under the merger plan as originally pron1ulgat-
Cd stockholders of the United States Leather Com
pany relinquished their claims to hack dividends on
their preferred stock, which is an per cent clmu-
latlVe issue, and which amounted 10 about so per
cent The minority stock holders objected TO this
plan saying that hack dividends should he paid 70
them, and when these refused fought the con
solidatioH in the courts and were successful. The
decision was not won the question of the pay
nent Of back dividends however but as already
mentioned. because Of the dissimarty in the char
ters Of the two companies.
Now that this legal obstacle 20 the consolidation
tral Leather people are confident that the merger
viii he ultimately contaminated Nothing will he
done toward consolidation. however, until the new
charter is in operation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
WANTS CAPITAL STOCK INCREASE.
Cliff Electrical Distributing Company Desires
to Issue 81, 500 900 Bonds.

Albany. Aug le-The Cliff Electrical Distributing
Company appeared before the Public Service Com
mission, pa District TODAY with an application
for an increase ~ hs capital stock 20 SNocro and
10 issue S.5oco mortgage bonds and for approval
81 the transfer II 81 that part OF the franchise
and works 81 the Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power
and Manufacturing Company relating To the gen
Grating and distribution ~ electric power in which
part OF the petition the latter company joins
The company WAS Incorporated a a means TO
separate the electrical development and distributing
properties OF the Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power
and Manufacturing Company from It's other prop
critics. the latter company. besides its hydraulic
canal in Niagara Falls FOR furnishing water for
power purposes. owning -four mills and various
pieces Of real estate not connected with the
trical generating and distributing business part
Of these properties is not subject the Public
Service Commission and ats regulations. and hence
the desire put II under separate corporate ad-
ministTation. The decision OF the commission was
reserved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
WOMAN LEADS STRIKERS
UHh Babe an arms Orders Pollen
Firing at Mckee's Rocks.

f1ttshurg. Aug 1s-shortly after noon to-day
aleged strike sympathzers opened fire upon The
steamer p. NJ Pfeil. which was bringing fifty i'm
ported men across the Ohio River to the Pressed
s'eel Car Company's plant at McKees Rocks.
several thousand strikers lined along the
river bank. and each volley was discharged AT the
command Of an unknown foreign woman, who car
ried baby More than hundred shots were
directed AT the steamer. No one injured. al
though many Of the bullets struck the boat
BY the time the steamer reached the shore near
the plant squad Of constabulary had ridden into
al directions number Of persons were slightly
injured. Under heavy guard the imported men
were taken TO the works some IF them in a highly
nervous condition
Deputy sheriffs arrested an imported working
man from Philadelphia to-day on a charge Of
breaking windows inside the plant of the car com
pany After his arrest the workngmen informed
dows was simply 70 get of the plant.
request he had made Of s,Iperntendents 10 he per
United 10 go outside hal been refused The ar
rested man said also he. with hundred other
men. had been hired in Philadelphia well as
about seven hundred in New York and had been
told they were to work in open plant rtv
eters and heaters
on the strength 81 the charge made by the man.
Sheriff Gumbert OF Allegheny County officially IN
vestigated the business Of the complaint and an
nounced that II had foundation in fact. Senss-
uonel charges are being made by strike leaders
concerning alleged actions Of the deputy sheriffs
and state consta bulary The strikers that they
have witnessed the efforts 81 the imported work
lnCnen n pess guards stationed az the gates Of
the car plant and have the imported men
beaten back by clubs The Sheriff said tonight
prevented his doing anything but protect prop
errv and prevent disorder
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
FOURTEEN CHICKS IN CRATE OF EGGS
Missouri Product, Marked Strictly Fresh
Matches in Transit.

Chicago. Aug ls.-Chicken fanciers and commits
sion merchants marvelled to-day when brood Of
fourteen chickens alive and well. found in a
case OF eggs shipped 10 Chicago from Missouri
The case was marked strictly fresh" but when II
arrived. after a heated journey in a box car, the
downy little chicks were discovered the top
layer OF pasteboard within the case.
IndisputabIe evidence that the eggs had Matched
in transit was seen when the opened after
sundry chirps from its lively contents had at
tracted attention. Incubator experts declared a
teperature of at least lOl degrees must have been
required to accomplish the automatic Matching
The chickens were given TO teamster and trans
ferred TO the care OF a motherly Plymouth Rock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20

the odd waist. TO the entire dress ana 10 any va
sonable material
The quantity of material required for the SIX
teen-year size Is S7s yards a. pa yards s2 or u.
yards "A inches wide.
The pattern No. s.415 is in sizes for Kris Of
fourteen and sixteen years OF age: the embroidery
pattern NO 40 Is cut in one size only. and both
will be mailed to any address on receipt Of "a
cents for each.
Please give number OF pattern and age distinctly
Address Pattern Department. New-York Tribune
II I'm hurry for pattern send an extra 2cent stanp
and we will mail by letter postage In sealed -
Veope
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
BIDS ON GEMS TOO LOW
Henkel, Disguised, Puts off Sale of
Struggled Jezcels.

United States Marshal Henkel complained bitterly
Yesterday morning that New York jewellers expect
ed to buy diamonds cheap as coal But they had
come 10 the wrong shop. he opined. he announced
the postponement until Saturday August 21 at IL
O'Clock, of the sale Of smuggled gems that was 70
nave taken pace at IL o'clock yesterday morning in
Room No IS of the Postofice Building
The articles offered for sale by virtue of a GER
IAN VIII or venditiont exponas" were a teweIed
collar and bracelet. The first was imported by
Celso del Vtllar wealthy Mexican. who came IN
on the steamer Moro Castle on April "a and the
second was found In the possession OF Joseph Man
driga. del Viar's private secretary. They we're
appraised at s3,9sO and $4,000 respectively
duty or s2.3ss was assessed upon the collar and
$1,000 upon the bracelet. bringing the home value
up to $3.50 and $4,000 respectively.
And they worth every cent thew are in
voiced for. remarked Marshal Henkel. in an ag-
grteved tone. as the jewellers who would not bill
were leaving the room.
The jewellers. on their part declared that the
baubles were worth only about one-third of the
appraised value and the marshal retorted that this
idea was based upon desire to get Christmas
presents from the government
The marshal said he was willing 10 let the gems
go for the amount OF the duty. and started the
bidding on the bracelet at 81 800, but one took
him up Then he intinated that he willing 10
split on the duty" but the highest bid $500.
and he declared this 20 be out OF the question On
the collar there bids
The collar contains forty diamonds three-tenths
Of a carat in weight. twenty rubies weighing from
one to two carats apiece, and hundreds of diamond
chips. The bracelet which Is broken IN two pieces
contains fortysix large diamonds three-eighths Of
carat; thirty-six smaller one-eighth of
carat and a ruby. emerald. a diamond of three
70 three and half carats in weight More than
hundred dealers inspected the jewels previous 70
the sale, and twenty-five remained for the auction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
NEED NOT REcoNsEcRATE CEMETERY
Draining of Pond Reveals Property of Girl
Murdered in Rochester.

Rochester. Aug. B-By the draining OF ice
pond the scene OF the murder OF Anna Schu-
macher. evidence has been found. II is believed.
that she murdered the spot where her
body was buried IN a hastily made grave Al
gust :.
A fine comb and button with portions OF her
clothing attached and bit OF paper in which she
wrapped pair OF shears al her home before going
10 Holy Sepulchre Cemetery TO decorate the family
graves. found IN the pond bottom have been ident-
fed as the property the murdered girl. This
will end the question Of the reconsecrating of the
cemetery would have been necessary had the
murder been placed definitely having been ac-
complished in it's consecrated portion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
THEY AGREE WITH PROF. MATHEWS.
Los Angeles Men Think Miscegenation Would
Improve the White Race

Los Angeles Aug. 1a-Professor Rockwell n.
Hunt Of the University Of Southern California.
and the Rev l. 4. Gould said to-day that they
agreed with the views OF Professor William
Mathews OF The University OF Chicago. regarding
uniscegenation DR.. Mathews declared that MKT
ure OF the white with japanese and Indians
would produce strain OF manhood hard 20
equal"
Many of the best families OF Kentucky trace
their ancestry 20 Pocahontas' said Professor
Hunt, some Of the best in the Oklahoma
Legislature have been OF mixed Indian and white
blood I do not approve OF intermarriage with the
japanese, but ] think little mixture OF Indian
blood might produce strong type OF manhood"
Mr.. Gould sanctioned marriages with japanese.
declaring that he based his conclusions years
OF missionary work in the Orient.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
MRS. RAYMOND SEEKS DIVORCE.
Wife of Former New Jersey Judge Charges
Desertion-No Answer Filed

An application for divorce behalf of Mrs
Elizabeth G.. Raymond. who seeks legal separa-
ton from her husband. Thomas l. Raymond. for
mer Judge the District Court and at present first
assistant prosecutor of Essex County. has been
fled I'm the Chancery Court at Newark Mrs. Ray
n,ond Is a daughter of William s. Gummere. Chief
Justice Of the New Jersey Supreme Court and Pre-
siding Justice of Essex Circuit Court Desertlon
is given as the cause for action
The petition was drawn I'm the office Of Collins y
C'orbin of Jersey City, who appeared as counsel
for Mrs Raymond. The Raymonds were married
on April o. 1903 About two years ago Mrs Ray
rnond returned TO the home of her father No an
swer has been filed by Judge Raymond
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
HORSES CHARGE CROWD.
Two Persons Hurt at Fire Drill in Manchester,

Manchester. y. H., Aug. S-Whue making an
exhibition hitch at the Central Fire Station to-day
for the entertainment of the delegates attending
convention OF the order of Scottish Clans, three
horses drawing a ave-ton fire engine. became un-
manageable and plunged into the thick of the
crowd Of three thousand people viewing the exhi-
bition
The driver. Frank H. Harvey. pitched from
his seat when the engine hit granite curblng. and
was hurled twelve feet over the heads of the
crowd striking on his back He was taken to the
Sacred Heart Hospital. suffering from injuries TO
the head and spine.
MIS- Anna F. whittier sixty-four years old.
struck by one of the breaking poles and hurled
against a granite wall. sustaining double tract
ure of one arm and several cuts and bruises. No
one else was seriously hurt. the fire engine was
wrecked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
Seer, in the Shops

Striped lawn dresses in Empire effect. with
square neck trimmed with fine embroidery. for
girls of two to four years. are selling at y % They
come in blue and white and pink and white
Small hangers for baby dresses. ribbon covered
and hand painted. are IS cents.
Hand made and embroidered muslin baby caps
are from % cents to IS 70
Satin sacks in pale colors and embroidered with
scalloped edges are Is. and are for babies six
months and older
A white ceIluloid case. holding tooth brush and
tooth powder box. is designed for the use of little
children and costs 81 25 A small brush and comb
come in the same sort of and at the same
price.
A round baby basket. lined with pale blue silk
and lace tufted at the and with pockets az
the sides costs SIS. The furnishings are extra and
NAV cost as much as one wishes.
White figured. dotted and striped muslins suitable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
TEIEGRAPHIc NEWS NOTES.
Abandon Search for Lost Mountain

Tacoma Wash. Aug l9.-The search for the
bodies OF Joseph Stevens. Of Trenton n. J.. and
T +. Callaghan. Of Seattle lost on Mount Rainier.
has been temporarily abandoned. The searching.
party is Of the opinion that the bodies never will
he found. Tracks were discovered leading iowa rd
a Ave hundred foot ice cliff at the head of the
White Glacier and IL is possible the bodies are
below The search cannot he made from above
owing to the danger, and II is doubtful whether
there Is a route TO the foot of the cliff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20

for dressing sacks and wrappers and also FOR ga sh
curtains. are from 10 cents yard up. and come IN
most attractive patterns.
Painted ribbon arm garters in pink. blue or white
TO hold up the baby sleeves cost 30 cents
knitted worsted bottle warmer 10 slip over rhe
haby's bottle As cents
Carved ivory hatpins. each with small s~r,t-
precious stone on the top sell for 81 apiece
Flexible cloth brushes of elephant hide with a
loop of the leather at the end hang them up by
s.
Shaded taffeta silk pettlcoats be worn un4sr
the wide vale serge gowns. with tucked full ruf-
nes and cordings. s.
Tiny pigs. elephants. dogs and dragons OF carved
ivory. 10 be used charms. sell from 20 cents up.
according TO the carving.
Dimity bedspreads. frtnsed and cut to ~ the
brass hedrosts. cost 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

The blouse that is tucked over the shoulders. yet
plain at the front. a favorite just now for IL
allows most effective of embroidery. soutache
and trimming This one is designed for young
girls and includes the new tucked sleeves II is
shown made plain in instance, and with an
embroidered front in the other. II Is adapted 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
RAILROADS LOSE MICHIGAN SUIT.

Detroit Aug ls-The Wayne County Circuit
mission has the power TO fix excess baggage rates
and that the under which the commission was
created is constitutional. The Court dismissed the
bills OF complaint OF the Michigan Central. Lake
Shore. Grand Trunk. Pere Marquette and Grand
Rapid and Indiana railroads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
curTLEFIsH WINS SUBMARINE RACE.

Newport X l.. Aug. 1a-Word received here
To-Day or recent under race OF three of the
submarine boats OF the Atlantic feet in Narragan-
set Say In which the Cuttleash beat the Viper
ana the Tarantula In the order named The little
Vessels We're submerged about twenty feet and the
course was two miles. No time was announced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
M'AULIFFE WINS SWIM.

The Bath Beach Swimming Association captured
an three places in the seventvyard handicap swim.
the feature event Of the aquatic sports Of the
Brighton Beach Athletic Association, held AZ
steeplochase Park Coney Island. last night Nc
Auline, with ten-second handicap won the race
by barely foot T. Webb. who had Il seconds
handicap finished second pushing McAuline
throughout Ray Mulvey. one OF the back markers.
vas also O. the heels OF Web. The time -
serrnAs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
BARGE BREAKS LOOSE IN STORM.
Crew of Reading Railroad Craft Believed
Drowned Of Shinnecock.

saunderstown. r l.. Aug 1s-The barge Shaw
mont, with a crew Of five men. bound from Phila-
delphia for Portsmouth. y. H broke away from
the tug Valley Forge or Shnnecock. Long Island
Early Tuesday morning and IL is feared that she
went to the bottom with all hands Five other
barges bound for Providence. Boston and Newbury-
port broke away and hoated helplessly for several
hours before they picked UP. The Valley
Forge arrived here to-day. bringing news OF the
disaster.
The barges left the Delaware Breakwster on
sunday in tow Of the tugs Valley Forge ard
Monocacy. When OF Shinnecock they ran into the
heavy northeast gale that prevailed along the
Monday night and Tuesday. The sha Srnont. the
FIRST barge in the tow Of the Valley Forge. broke
loose Tuesday morning At almost the in
slant the tow Of the MonoCacv broke away. and
thick the weather that the bsrges had dis
appeared before the tugs could put about. They
cruised for hours before the Valley Forge
picked UP the bsrgeS Moline, Saucon. Wiconisco
and Neshamsng. Soon afterward the Monocacy
picked up the Obey There was no trace Of the
Shawmont except some wreckaSe that float
ing around. and the captains finally decided that
she had gone to the bottom. They accordingly pro
ceeded. and reached SaUnderstown early this morn
ing. The barges were all badly battered Abraham
Hassels a deckhaud on the Saucon. was badly in
jured. and taken ashore for treatment
Philadelphia. Aug l9-The tug Valley Forge.
which arrived at Saunderstown. r l., and re-
ported losing the barge Shawmont, left here on
Friday, August g. towing. besides the Shawmont.
two other barges. The Shawmont was loaded with
coal and was bound for Portsmouth. She carried
a crew OF FIVE men-three Americans and two Aus
TRANS All made their homes in Philadelphia The
barge Is controlled by the Philadelphia Reading
Railroad Company. and officials say the Shawmont
probably will be picked up and brought safe to a
port.
The names OF the members Of the crew are as
follows. Albert \. Gould. captain; Joseph p
Thompson. Frank Rubent Frank Markolin and
Christian Storoc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
NEW UNION STATION AT BALTIMORE

Philadelphia. Aug 19.-Ex-Governor Edwin War
field OF Maryland conferred to-day with President
McCree al the offices OF the Pennsylvania Rail-
road. in regard 20 the proposed union station
at Baltimore. II is understood that Mr. warheIed
was assured that plans for the station were
being prepared. and that work could he started at
an rlV at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
FIND LARGE PIToHBLENDE DEPOSITS.
Physician Says California Ledge Will Supply
the World with Radium.

Kennett. Cal. Aug ls-According 10 a story told
by Or s wilkins who arrived here yesterday
enough pitchhlende has been discovered on the
McCloud River north Of here 10 supply the world
with radium. DR.. wilkins had in his possession
fine specimens and so impressed were some bust
ness men with his story that they sent an expert
20 visit the newly discovered ledge
The ledge is twenty miles up the McC1oud River
from the confluence OF that stream with the Pitt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
ORIENTAL COMMISSIONER RETURNS.

Los Angeles. Aug 1s-Dr. Ernest Dewitt Burton
a member Of the commission sent by the Univer-
stv of Chicago TO investigate educational condi-
lions in the Orient has arrived here from a trip
around the world. The investigation is in part a
movement backed by John o. Rockefeller, who. il
is said contemplates an extensive educational
srternrfse in the Orient
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
MIME. ou1zkA AT OCEAN GROVE

TBv Telegraph I The Tribune
OCEAN Grove N j. Aug. 19.-Mme. Rosa olitzka
the Russian contralto. formerly OF Covent Garden
mas warmly received upon her first appearance. in
,ha .uditorium here tonight. Assisting were the
Ttalian pianist sgnor Randegger and Miss Helene
,.or Sat-n xtO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
MAKING OVER THE FIGURE.

In order 10 retail slender appearance with the
new sash-like breadths encircling the figure below
the knees and fuller skirts the body is cruelty
compressed inside the corsets. binding IL from
above the bust to below the hips. The COM
preston comes from the corsets alone' the gown
itself must fit over the figure with appearance
of ease and of looseness whether il has the long.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
GATHERED HERE AND THERE.

ITO be a happy husband" said the observsn.
bachelor. "a man must be an unsuccessful business
I'm led 70 that conclusion by the plants
dropped into by husbands who success
full in business. I met Jones the subway last
night. I can't get out OF town. he said 10 me.
Business won't let go. Wife's at the seashOre
with the children Yes. I miss them and house $
like tomb but what do? I couldn't keep
them in town because I can't get away. But
wouldn't mind these summer absences Jones went
in burst OF confidence. If my wife didn't go
visiting her relatives much other seasons.
can't grImble at that. either. for. she Justly
SAYS. I'm immersed In business that she sees
little of me- and she might well he away at
home But I sometimes envy smith, whose bust
ness isn't successful 10 be engrossng. and
who. consequently. has time 10 get acquainted with
his family"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
OPPOSITION TO LISTING STEEL

Paris Aug. 19-M Jaures. the Socialist leader
has announced his intention OF interpeatng the
government regarding the proposal TO list Amer-
can stocks notably the common stock of the
United States Steel Corporation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
Milkmen Boycott City of 10000.

Iorain. Ohio, Aug. l9.-The milkmen OF Lorain
nat into effect to-day "A boycott of the city as a
result of the Councils milk regulations. and al
most the entire population Of thirty thousand was
without milk The dairymen say they are unable
10 comDly with the ordinance demanding that they
biv milk only from farmers whose cows have been
mi through the tuberculin test.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20
49,, ni..noears After Sermon.

DetroIt Aug la-The Rev. Carl s. Jones. as
sociste m stor of the large North Woodward
Avenue Congregation Church, in this city, disap
reared after preaching sermon AZ his church on
spe,,st HIS relatives think that hard work may
have unsettled his mind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-20

A woman who is the possessor Of large library
has found way 10 check the depletion OF her
by friends who careless about returning
borrowed books. She labels the places left vacant
by the withdrawal of books with the names OF the
borrowers. and sight OF these labels is wonderful
" effective in arousing the consciences of deiin-
quents. Another woman has strong covers OF vari-
Gus sizes which her name and address are in
scrIbed When she lends book she puts on II
one of these covers and II only serves to keep
II clean but acts a reminder we'll