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New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
MRS PALMER DIVORCED.
Obtains InterIocutory Decree from
IOzceU ~, Jr.

Mrs Amy Burnfam Palmer has received an inter
loc4torv decree of absolute divorce on statutory
grounds from her husband, Lowell NJ Palmer 1r'
Of ATontclair. but formerly Of Brooklyn me ue-
cree which was granted by Justice Mills OF me
S,1prerne Court. at White Plains, on wednesday,
Will become absolute in three months MIS- FaiIner
received the custody Of the two chllofen' hleaLoi
and Elizabeth. They may visit their father Two
weeks in the spring and autumn
Mr. and Mrs. Palmer lived in Brooklyn Where
they were prominent socially until February a year
ago when they went to Montclair. They were mar
red ten years ago. When they separated, three
months ago, Mrs. Palmer moved TO Manhattan 1t
was said at the time that probably there would De
a divorce A short time before the separation MIS-
Palmer inherited large estate There were rulaorS
OF disagreement soon after Mrs. Palmer sailed for
Europe, year ago, but at the time MI. PalIler
MADE a denial of all stories OF trouble
AIr Palmer is connected in business way with
several Of the large interests Of his father, Lowell
~ Palmer ST. and is president Of the Palmer Lime
and Cement Company. His counsel, Henry NJ
Brigham Is president Of the Lowell NJ Palmer
Company. The counsel Of Mrs Palmer at the
divorce proceedings at White Plains was Seymour
X Fuller. Mr. Palmer may continue to maintain
his home at No. Russell Terrace, Montclair
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
DRILL FOR OIL AND GET A PARROT,
PROJECTORS Return from Africa with FIX
pensiye Travelling Companion.
Warren St.

The White Star liner Celtic brought to port from
Liverpool yesterday in her second cabin four west
ern oil drillers and African parrot. all ot them
being in the same party. All. except the parrot
had been drilling under contract for oil on the
west coast of Africa and found it not also hot
The driIIers were Adam Meyer, Of Knox, PENN r
q Harley ". II. Bower and c A McCIill OF To-
ledo.
The men left New York year ago TO find OIL Tor
= London corporation in Southern Nigeria After
drilling at various depths from 15o 10 800 feet
they we're able TO get nothing but soil soft rock
and granite Believing that oil prospecting would
America.
McGin caught parrot in the jungle 1t cost him
nothing. but by the time he landed the bird IN New
York the tax Of transportation for his feathered
friend of few words amounted TO S11- Fees 70 the
railways IN Africa. the steamship lines and the
ships butcher and duty At this port were
items McGiu did think of when he snstched
the bird from its African Eden.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
DEFERs ACTION ON WAGE SCALE.
Mr.. Winthrop Puts OFF Navy Yard Demands
Until the Fall.

The Central Federated Union received letter
vest erday from Beekman winthrop, Acting Secre
tary Of the Navy in reply to complaints behalf
of the steamtters that the wages paid at the navy
yard were below the standard rate. In his letter
Mr winthrop said that fourteen firms had been
asked for the rate of wages to steamf1tters, and
that the average rate reported about 50 30 day
for first class men, working from eight nine
hours a day. He said he would not recommend talk
ing I'D the question of wages until the board of
wages met in the fall.
Delegate Meade of the Stesmhtters' Union said
that the union had submitted af1davits giving the
rates of wages paid by 129 in this vicinity, the
average wages being S. day. This, he said, was
the standard rate Of wages, adding that the gov
eminent blue book called for standard wages. II
was decided to communicate with Mr., Meyer. Sec
retsrv OF the Navy.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
PARALYT1c CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.
Tells Magistrate That Policeman Kicked Him,
Injuring His Spine

George Stevens, jr., twenty years old, Of No.
5o4 william street, The Bronx, who is paralyzed
from the waist down and absolutely helpless was
wheeled into the Morrisania court in invalid 8
chair yesterday. charge of having assaulted Miss
Frances Haas, of No 9S7 Tiffany street. The
Bronx. October H. 1905. made against him
by Patrolman Phelan, of the Morrsania station
Her cries for help brought several men to the
scene. who. it is alleged. chased Stevens into a
house. He jumped from window, ii is said land
ing in z rear yard and breaking both his ankles.
Afterward he found to he hopeless paralytic
The cripple told Magistrate Crane that he was
rot guilty of the charge. that he was the vic
tim OF police brutality. He declared that in jump
ing from the window he fractured his ankles While
lying helpless he said, Phelan came up and kicked
him in the back. injuring his spine. Magistrate
Crane told the policeman that he should be hanged
II Stevens's story were true, and dismissed the
case
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31

Agiers Philip Ruprecht. IN ballast Arrived at
the Bar so p m.
steamer Princess Anne TapIey, Newport News and
Norfolk Old Dominion IS Co, with passengers
Neuman. L1bau May Is, 10
Benham & Boyesen with 26 cabin and 1,oSO steeraGe
passengers and mdse Arrived at the Bar AT s:4o m
steamer Schuylkil (T5rl, Anderson. Cebu March H.
Manila -. Singapore April and Sabang via Boston
May 20 Philip Ruprecht. with hemp Anchored in
Quarantine $40 y IN.
Boston May 90 to Norton & Son. with mdss. Passed
Fire Island at Gas
steamer Pawnee. Rich. PHILADELPHIA to the Clyde S.
co, with mdse- Passed in Quarantine at IL 20 M
steamer York City (Br). Barclay. Bristol May
Swansea Is. to James Arkel & Co with ndSe
Arrived at the $50 a
MoviIIe May % to Henderson Bros. with passengers
mdse About six miles east OF Fire Island at SIT
Steamer city Of Everett Fenlon. Boston towing
barge. TO the Standard OH Co, with oil Passed IN
Quarantine at 6:S5 D
Erika (Ger). Paulsen. Norfolk May % 20
Co. with mdse in transit VIII finish load
ing Spain Left Quarantine at II 10 m.
Steamer Heemskerck CDutch) De Groot. Havana
May the West India SIS Co, with sugar Arrived
a the Bar at 1880 a
Clyde Ss Co. with passengers and
rndse. Left Quarantine at 2:20
Steamer Jefferson, Dole. Newport News and Norfolk
Old Dominion SIS Co. Left Quarantine at %
steamer American. DeIauo. Puerto Mexico May 10
Philadelphia 20. to the American Hawaiian IS Co
Sandy Hook n ]. May so. $50 ul-Wtnd north
light breeze clear. smooth sea
SAILED.
scharzfels (Ger). Fremante. Adelaide. etc
CBrl, PekalonEan via Durham. Craster Hail
(Br). Iquiqqe Caleta Buena etc: RiehmonS chm 1BT & ;.
leans: Kotonia CDan). Mobile: Sattlla, Brunswick;
Hamilton. Norfolk and Newport News
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
WORK ON P. r. r. TUNNELS.
Those Under Hudson Riuer Ready
for Laying of Tracks.

The PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company announced
Yesterday that the excavation, tubing and instaa-
ton of concrete in its tunnels under the Hudson
River and Bergen Hill have been completed, and
the tunnels are ready the laying of track, in
stalation OF signals and electrihcation' with this
work the conDanv saws it will proceed as rapidly
possible.
The last heading of the Bergen Hill tunnei was
broken through on May 7, 1908 Since then thick
ness Of Two feet OF practically monolithic material
has been installed inside entire tube, TO make
If rigid and safe Among the features Of inpor-
tance in providing safety is the arrangement
OF the concrete along the side of the track so tha
If car is derafled the wheels will run along the
floor Of the tunnel. and there will be no oppor-
tunity TO run into any obstruction. There is TO be
only one track in each tube
The putting in place of the last shovelful or con-
crete was made the occasion of small informal
celebration in the tunnels under the river Speeches
were made by James Forgie, assistant chief ehs1-
ueer in the absence of Charles NJ Jacobs chief
Diners present included B n. n Hewett. general
resident engineer; William Lowe Brown. resident
engineer; f J. Cubelrnan and George &. Fly. vice
president and superintendent, Respectively on IIe
contracting company
7Iee,i in the building of tunnels The North
River division extends from the Hackensack por-
tails where the tunnels begin to Tenth avenue
Manhattan where the tracks begin to widen out
for the station proper-a total distance OF 1852
feet for each tunnel. To blast the rock Of this
division required 10000 pounds Of dynamite Other
materials used in the tubing and concrete work
were $500 tons of iron 800 tons Of steel and
csOOnl barrels of cement
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
BIBLE CLASS HE4DLESS.
John ID. Rockefeller, Jr.. Reluctant
fo Resume Leadership.

For the first time in several years the Rookie
Teller Bible class of the Fifth Avenue Baptist
Church is without leader. When the class ad-
1ourned yesterday for the months the
question OF finding a leader to succeed the Rev
W s. Richardson, who resigned recently 10 look
after the religious work at the State University OF
Minnesota. had not been settled.
An effort will be made. it learned yester-
dav to persuade John =. Rockefeller, Jr.. TO as
sumo the leadership again Mr.. Rockefeller who
IS the vice-president of the class, was the class
leader until two years ago, when he resigned, Civ
ing as his reason i'll health and pressure of other
duties.
'T am not candidate for the place. and am
afraid that I could not possibly consent to fill the
vacancy" said Mr.. Rockefeller to reporters yes
terday. Z that the members of the class
viii be able to find a good for the job"
I'VE would ike 10 see you lead the class again, -
one Of the reporters assured him.
Thank you," replied Mr.. Rockefeller. flushing
with pleasure. y assure you, gentlemen. that
appreciate the friendly interest you display. May
I ask Why you would Ike to see me leader again =
Because. Mr.. Rockefeller. You made so much
news for US when you We're leader before replied
. candid reporter
Mr. Rockefeller smiled at this and grasped the
speakers hand My friend" he said. Il like YOU
for saying that, and 7 want 10 shake hands with
you. I admire frankness in a man: It is SO much
better than fetterv-
You newspaper men can do a whole lot FOR this
class You do it lot Of harm a Whole lot
of good. 7 hope that you will help US 10 make IT
a great organization Even though I do not re-
sumo its leadership. I shall always take great
and active interest in it. I TO see IT become
the greatest Bible class in the world"
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
c. T. U. In HOT DEBATE
DISCUSSES IMMIGRATION.
Opposite Ideas Of ID. j. Keefe and
T. j. POzCderly ShO1CR.

Il leaked out at the meeting Of the Central Fed
Grated Union yesterday, during bitter debate on
the subject OF restriction OF immigration that
there was q strong difference Of sentiment between
Daniel J Keefe Commissioner General of Immi-
grafton and Terence V. Powderly, head OF the
bureau Of distribution and information Of the i'm
migration department. TO a proposition of Mr.
Powderly to extend the functions of his bureau
Mr. Powderly. Il stated, believed that besides
giving information immigrants and aiding in
having them distributed 20 districts where there Is
q demand for labor his bureau should also have
she power Of finding work for immigrants. MI
Keefe. It was stated. believed II would he a very
dangerous thing. and might lead to evils Il me
bureau was made employment agency
These statements were embodied in a report made
nv William A Coakley. chairman of standing
committee on immigration. appointed some tI'e
ago by the Central Federated Union, at the sug-
sestiou Of Mr. Powderly. Mr. Coaldey in his report
also said he had Interview with secretary Ndsei
cf the Department of Commerce and Labor, at
Washington and found Mr. Nagel ready 10 CO
operate with the labor organizations II they hau
snv suggestions make on the questlon OF olsII'
rlrtior. of immigrants. He agreed to reply 10 d C
of questions the subject II the 'enu'l is'
Grated Union would furnish il
Mr Coakley also said that the nauonai olnCe'S
cf tfe American Federation OF Labor all took the
same ground as Mr. Keefe hot discussion theI
1ook place the question of restricting inHiliei
lion. go .-r,,f-
SOM. n the delegates said they were either lninl
-. ~ ,te descendants of immigrants. and dld
NJ, believe ;r denying other people the rlell9
90 ,ri,ileges that we're accorded TO them or ihei
|o-efs-,ers other delegates held that Win 50
many men idle there should be some temporary
heck on Immigration at the present time one OF
- of them said that they would be able 10 prove
,hat the agencies in Europe. through agencies IN
his country were bringing immigrants over mere 10
act as strike breakers
In support Of the latter faction Of the deoaters
AFr Cosklev- read a Iong speech made by wee
President Mitchell Of the American Federauoh OF
Tabor during 4 conference with the immigration
.,e5cials Mitchell held that while II was qulte
NIGHT that Ieope should from other countries
50 heter their fortunes here and 10 have more nd
-tv the first duty of the government was TO care
for the citizens who were born here
The debate was becoming personal when Herman
Robinson. general organizer Of the American Fed
eration Of Labor. took the floor and cautioned the
delegates.
The meeting was reminded that the executive
council of the American Federation Of Labor would
hold three days session in this city, beginning on
June L. and that this would he good time TO con-
fer with the council the subject The committee
on immigration then instructed 10 prepare q
list of questions for Mr.. Nagel and also 10 prepare
plan for meeting the present conditions
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
SHIPPING NEWS.
Port of New York, Sunday. May 80, 1909

steamer Excelsior CCier). Courtin. HAMBURG MAY &
to Philip Ruprecht ballast Arrived Bar At
II 20 (29th1-
Steamer city O Atlanta. Smith. Savannah May o7
the Ocean SIS 60. with passengers and mdse Left
Quarantine at $50 a
Steamer Sheppy-A Allison (Br), Low, Havana May IA
and Caibaren "a to the Munson SIS Line with
suE Arrived the Bar at 6:45 a m.
Steamer Prns der Nederanden (Dutch). Van der
Goot, Parsmaribo May I. Demerara 8. Trinidad 10.
Carupano IL Cumana and Guanta II La Guayra II
Porto Cabello II, Jacmsl 10. Cayes 90
Jerenie 21 Mragoave % Prince % Santa
Marta "a 10 ROYAL Dutch West India Mail, with
passengers mails and mdse. Arrived a the Bar
$50 m.
steamer Marina (BrJ, Taylor. Antwerp May Is.
Sanderson & Son, with mdse. Arrived at the Bar at
l 90 a
% to the White Star Line, with 2S9 cabin
42S passengers and ndse Arrived at the
midnight, 10Th
Steamer Manhattan fGeTp. Wolters. Tunts May and
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
STEVENS GRADUATES IN FRoLIc.

Men who were graduated from Stevens Institute
IN 1874 when Stevens the only Institution in
the country giving the degree OF mechanical engi-
neer. viii Join with other old and young graduates
on Wednesday afternoon, June ., on the new Castle
Point field recently purchased from the estate Of
the Stevens family in Hoboken. in a novel reunion
programme
The engineering Industries will be represented by
various devices and each class viii be costumed
distinctiveIy. There will be 100-yard handicap
three-legged race for alumni. the handicap being
one ward FOR each year since graduation The pro-
rraunne consists Of many other unique features
and the class secretaries report that large at
tendance may be expected.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
.EDNEsDAY. JUNE
rRANsPAcIFIc MAILS

Destination and steamer Close in York
Guam and Philippine Islands VITA San
Francisco(-U. Transport To-day $50 n m
Hawaii (va San To-day 6:3O m
Janan Corea China and Philippine Islands
Seattle)Aki Maru June g $50 m
Hawaii Corea China and Philip
pine Islands Cva San Francisco
Siberia S. 80 D m
FranciscoS-Lurne. .JlI Z. m
Japan Corea and China (via Tacoma
Hawaii Japan. Corea, China and Philip
CHINA June 12 $3.50 p m
Fiji Islands and New Caledonia (va
Vancouver and Victoria. B. C)-Ma-
kurt jun. IS. $50 m
Islands via seatte)Minnesota. "a. $40 m
China and Philippine
Islands tvia Vancouver and Victoria. r.
C1-Empress Of India June Is. $50 m
New Zealand Australia Except West Sa-
moan Islands and New Caledonia (vis
San Francisco)Clan Macinnis. June 30 $50 m
Tahiti. Marquesas Islands. New Zealand
and Australia Except Wsst) Cvis. San
Frsncsco)-M Mariposa Is $50 p m
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
KOSHER BAKERY STRIKES OVER
Warning Sent Out Against Swindlers Who
Are Collecting Funds.

The East Side Boss Bakers Association said yes
terday that the last Of the East Side bakeries IN
which the men were locked out have reopened, and
1iaat all the bakeries downtown are running on
the open shop plan. most OF them employing both
returned strikers and strike breakers indiscTfmi-
rstely Owing the continued holding Of agita-
ZION meetings by bakers who still on strike. the
association has asked the Police Department TO
keep the police guard at every bakery until Thurs
day
The Harlem bakeries. the proprietors OF which
locked out their men wien the downtown strike
started, reopened them yesterday, but made a COM
r,rDornise with the union. The downtown strike
leaders said that impostors had been collecting
money without authority which they said for
,bs teneAt OF the strikers. A circular was sent
ont that no one was authorized TO collect money
1or the striking bakers without credentials from
the committee.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
BLIND WEST INDIAN FREE AGAIN.
Ellis Island Convinced That Wealthy Mer-
chant Won't Become a Public CHARGE.

J . Canagata, a wealthy merchant Of ST. Croix
West Indies. who because OF blindness was de-
tained on Ellis Island by the immigration officials
after his arrival on Saturday night on the Ameri-
can liner Philadelphia, was released yesterday
Mr.. Canagata communicated with friend who
IS merchant in this city. The latter explained to
the immigration authorities that Mr.. Canagata
was not likely to become a public charge and that
moreover, he was anxious to return to his business
at st. Croix. having been abroad with his wife on
a pleasure trip through Europe
As rule, first cabin passengers on their way to
foreign ports are seldom detained.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
MOUNTAINS OR sEAsHoRE2

The Summer Resort number of The Tribune
out next Sunday. will be veritable mine OF in
formation regarding vyE1ere TO 60 for vacations
prcFusely illustrated. Consult it.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
STEAMERS AT FOREIGN PORTS.
ARRIVED

ARRIVED.
Queenstown. May soBaltic (Br). New York for Liver
pool.
Iiverpooi MAY so-Csrnsnia CBr). New York VIA
Queenstown.
SAILED
Queenstown. May so-Lusitania CBrl tfrom liverpool
New York.
PASSED.
Lizard. May sO-Toronto (Br), New York for Graves
end and Hull
Mtchaels. May S0-Koenigin Lulse tGerl' New York
Hurst castle MAJ 3o-Orinoco CBr). New York
Kingston. Colon. Barbados. etc, Tor southampton.
New York New York South amptcn
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
A. S. p. C. A. BRANCH IN JAMAICA

The American Society for the Prevention Of Cru
city TO Animals VIII open branch Office In Jamaica
tomorrow morning, from which the work in Queens
and Nassau counties viii be directed During 1908
the work OF the society in these counties consisted
Of the examination Of 6S56 horses. the investigation
of 176 complaints, 50 arrests 81 suspensions Of ami
mails from labor and the destruction Of So animals
which had survived their usefulness The number
Of sick, injured and unwanted cats and dogs
moved ran into the thousands.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
MOUNTAINS Or sEAsHoRE?

The Summer Resort number of The Tribune,
out next Sunday, will be VertabIe nnine OF in
formation regarding where 20 90 for vacations.
Profusely illustrated Consult it.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
THE ROBERT FULTON IN COMMISSION.

The new steamboat Robert Fulton, Of the Hud-
son River Day Line is now running between New
York and Albany. The craft was built in lis
days. and the worknen did not leave her until just
before she sailed. Several paintings on the boat
are by Robert Fulton Ludlow, great grandson OF
n inventor.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
GOING AWAY?

IF you are undecided as to where you will
spend your vacation this summer, don't fail to
consult the Summer Resort number of The
Tribune next Sunday.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
WIRELESS REPORTS.

The Iceland reported Ts7 miles Of Sandy Hook
a. 90 yesterday. is ex-ected to dock about noon
The PTinz Friedrich Wilhelm reported 400 miles
Il Sandy Hook 1T T.l0 yesterday, Is expected
. dock . n to-day.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
NfrNIArI-RE AI-NfANAt

MINIATURE ALMANAC.
Slurlse Sunset - Moon 2l6 Moons sEs II
HIGH WATER
& N-sandy Hook $500 Gov Island 5.25 He'll Gate 7:i5
+ M-sandy Hook SEQ GOV Island 90 Hell 7:45
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
JUNE 6

That's next Sunday, the date Of The Tribune's
Summer Resort number, authoritative Guide.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
James McCreery & Co.
25rd Street ST'" S''ee'

5rd Street '" S''ee'
On Tuesday and Wednesday,
June the fst and I'd.
RUG DEPARTMENTS. In Both Stores
Oriental Rugs for Summer Homes.
$50 Caucasian Rugs. Various sizes,
averaging 3 ft. in X 5 ft 8 in.
1900 and 1900
values oand2l
@ X 12 fit. Wilton Rugs. Oriental de-
signs. complete assortment of colors 5000
China Neutrality-suspicious. designs and
,ors roll 40 ydx., 500
oOAOh0'
Hassocks. made OF Wilton, velvet and
Administer Carpets. ouc
Estimates submitted upon request for
furnishing Hotels and Offices
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
HOUSEHOLD LINENS. In Both Stores.

HOUSEHOLD LINENS In Both Stores
For Summer Homes.
Double Damask Table Cloths and Nap
kins. Exclusive designs.
Table Cloths
Size 2 wards 3.25
'AA0
:. . o15 wards 400
20 prize
8. 9x3 wards AIS
price
:. o. o11 wards 500
prizes.
=. Of yards 625
Dinner Napkins to match 800 doZ.
Large Bath Towels, full bleach
800 and 3.75 per dozen
Hemstitch Huck Towels, extra heavy
2.75 per dozen
All linen, Glass and Dish Towels hemmed.
LIS per dozen
James MCCreery & Co.
o3rd 1freef 54f6 ,Streef
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
WEDNESDAY. JUNE 2.
OUTGOING STEAMERS.

Mali
Marovvtj Trinidad. ID W I-11:OO 100
TUESDAY. JUNE /.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31
INCOMING STEAMERS.
TUESDAY. June I.

'Kronprinz Wilhelm Chcrbourg. May 26 ...-.N c Lloyd
'tarona. Queenstown. MAY 26- Clnard
~T'rl1z Joachim. Kingston May HantAm
"tfavan4- Havana. May -. Ward
iceland Antwerp, May Red star
United Christiausaud, -
Naples Nav Italian
Galveston. May Mallory
Galveston. May Pacific
u saLannah Sow Nannah MaE % .Sayannah
New-York tribune., 1909-05-31

'BriHgs mail.
The San Francisco call., 1909-09-01
IMPROVEMENTS IN
| FINANCIAL CENTER
New Zealand Insurance Conn
pany to Erect Handsome
Structure Here

Plans have been prepared and permit
to build given which insure the inn
mediate permanent and handsome i'm
provement of the entire north line OF
California street from Kearny to Bat
terry, with the exception of one vacant
lot and a temporary building that
stands at the northeast corner of Cali
fornia and Kearny streets
In two months the section herein in
dicated viii be one of the bestsin point
of improvements in San Francisco. In
cluded in the array of handsome build
ings in the neighborhood are the great
structure of the Bank OF California
the Alaska Commercial building. the
the San Francisco national bank the
office building of Balfour, Guthrie e
Co, the banking building that is in
process of rehabilitation for the Ger
man savings and loan society the Kohl
building, the Babcock building. the old
China building, that is tenanted by the
San Francisco savings union and Office
renters, and buildings containing in
surance Offices, brokers' Offices. etc
The mere mention of these buildings
carries an idea of the solidity and
opulent building scheme of the sew
eral blocks between kearny and Bat
terry streets.
After long deliberation the First
Baptist church has decided to build at
once a house of worship at the north
west corner of Oetavia and Waller
streets The cost, as estimated, will
be about $4,000. To this must be
added the cost of the lot which makes
the investment quite large