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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
ENDS ENCYCLOPEDIA SUIT.
american Partner agrees to Buy
English Interests IN Concern.

The dispute between Walter NJ Jackson. OF New
ton. Mass, and Horace F. Hooper Of London.
owners OF the American and English EnClopadia
Britannica companies has been settled. The terms
were not disclosed. as the parties still ar
ranging the details.
Mr.. Jackson was cIoseted for the greater part Of
the morning with Sherrerd r. Depue Of the firm
Of Lindabury, Depue & Fauks. and leaving a
statement was made that Mr.. Hooper had made a
buy-or-sell offer. and Mr.. jackson had decided 10
buy The amount Of the offer not stated. but
that II is large sum may he gathered the
fact that a. the time Of the court proceedings IT
was said that more than 100000 involved.
The sale Of the books has been enormous. and con-
Quoted on plane taking in all Of the larger coun-
tries.
Mr.. jackson alleged that Mr.. Hooper. through
the aid OF dummy directors. running the
pany 70 suit himself. and obtained A preliminary
injunction. Hooper denied the partnership agree
ment. but letters were introduced showing that he
was aware of Jackson's partnership claims.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12

Young Woman Describes Hards
ships IN Mountain Climbing.

Climbing mountains does not seem 20 - an
agreeable recreation, 10 Judge from the experiences
OF Nine stella Crossant. who has lust assembled
tne Giants Tooth one Of the Hottest peaks OF ths
Alps She had the pleasure OF writing her mans
on the Mantle Of the Virgin. which crowns ths
peak but what other satisfaction she derived rom
the exploit IS not clear
Nine Croissant is young woman only tvsnfv,
Two years Of age. but her youthful vigor seems 20
have failed to make the rgOrs OF mountain elfYnb%
ing pleasure She tells Of muscles strained IN fnS
breaking point. limbs almost disIocated cold "a
tlsue and the humOrs OF the guide for "the suiGa
IN the hlsh mountains is king. You must obey him
and smile, whatever happens" The party crsps
over slopes Of soft snow placing their feet IN th,
footsteps OF the guide and trying to make thers@
selves as light possible for they knew that n
they disOdsed the they would be swept Ton
the bottom OF the abyss. They were suspendes
among the crags like spiders in their webs" Once
Nine Crotssant let go Of the rope by which shs
was drawing herself up TO ledge and hung Hks
a package over the void She was not afraid, shs
said but could hear the guide swearing.
The ascent took a couple Of days. and after sucz
strenuous labors the climbers might be expected to-
indulge in little rest But where rests' asks
Nine. Croissant- The summit is narrow and
bristing with jagged points and one is cold there.
One freezes in the absolute sense OF thu
word The wind found no obstacles except our
selves. and how it plays with such obstacles! 1S
you consider how cold it must be IN those aIti-
tudes where suffers from the rsrefaction oe
the air, YOU will realize how the wind penetrated
the meshes Of my sweater and made my clothes
freeze to my skin The guide right when n
told me to put several undervests. So ernp-
tied flask OF eau-de-vie and said farewell TO ths
summit"
The descent seems TO have been disszreAs
able the ascent. II horribly cold and when
the party reached place where il was possible tn
rest and eat the guide hurried them before ths
pangs OF hunger were half satisfied All had been
fasting since daybreak, and IL was then O'clOcks
but they behind time. the guide said. and the
shades OF night must not find them in the high
mountain
There was nothing % DO but to obey the guide.
the party moved on in silence. MY feet moved
automatically, said Mime. Crossant. Il climbed.
jumped. with only my eyes living in my whole
body. I went thus I don't know how long. until
my strength failed completely and I tainted. They
gave me water and spirits After an instant re-
vived ana, taking the Of the guide went OF
mad pace. 7 have the same memory OF that
stage of the journey one might have OF a de-
iriun7. NV movements had the strange sureness
Of the somnambuliSt walking the edge o. a
roof. 1iy foot did not stumble or slip. went.
II vertigo q dance OF the bones
broken on the rocks Of Ice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
THE CHILD'S THEATRE
One Way of Curing Stage-Struck,
Mothers Club Hears.

The Childrens Theatre having originated at the
Educational Alliance, the East Side. it has com
monty been thought of as an institution needed
only by the poor. but Jacob Heniger told the
Mothers Club. at the Hotel Martha washington
yesterday that the children of the rich needed
such a mode OF expression just as much as the
children Of the poor
Rosalind. and every boy wants 10 be Cesar or
Antony. Practically every one. in fact, wants to
go on the stage. 1t is not because they stage
struck. but because they need expression The
Childrens Theatre satisfies that need for express
sion, and in nearly every case eliminates the de-
sire for professional acting.
Mr.. Heniger, upon whom the task OF interview
ing applicants for admission to the classes of the
Childrens Theatre used to devolve when IL
longing for the stage. They admitted 1t only
after they had found that such confession would
not expose them to ridicule But at the end OF
the year residue of only thirty forty
manned from three four thousand applicants.
They had found" said Mr.. Heniger. that the
stage wasn't all glory, but that it demanded rigor
Gus work"
theatre who had gone on the stage. while four had
entered dramatic schools. with what result he did
not know Yet one reason for the lack of money
to carry on the theatre, he said, was the popular
horror of the footlights and the fear that the
theatre would encourage the decisions Of the stage
struck.
Mr.. Heniger spoke quite hopelessIy about the
possibility of getting enough money at any time
before the remote future TO maintain a childrens
Theatre has spread far and wide. persons Of light
and leading have written enthusiastic articles
about it, but one. it seems. viii give money
enough to maintain it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
BOY SHOOTS A POLICEMAN.
Had Previously Escaped from Deputy
Sheriff and Stolen $1,000 from Bank.

Lawrence. Kan. Oct. 11-Scores of armed citi-
gems are searching tonight for Earl Bullock an
eighteen-year-Old desperado who to-day robbed the
state Bank at EudOra and later perhaps iataiy
wounded Patrolman Wilson Pringie. who attempted
10 arrest him at his mothers home here
Bullock was arrested in Eudora by Deputy SheriH
f. Woods to-day a charge Of robbing a store
here Desiring to talk with T.. r. Wilson. cashier
OF the State Bank. in Eudora, the deputy sheTlit
took the boy the bank with him
While Woods and Wilson were talking Bullock
drew, two revolvers and ordered them TO throw up
their hands Then he marched them into vault
and locked the door. Snatching d0o ne ned
Two hours later citizens released the two men from
the vault and a search for Bullock was stared
patrolman Pringle traced the hoy to his mother
Ao,s and went there tonight to capture him.
bullock shot down the policeman and made sue
cessfui dash for liberty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
FINN'S NOSE BITTEN.
Not by Frost, but By Green Pigeon"
Thought Bird Vas Irish.

green pigeon" and eleven white pigeons of
the fantailed variety caused both pain and merri-
ment in the West Side police court yesterday
afternOon-pain to Magistrate Battery Dan"
Firms nose and merriment to the people in court
who watched the aerial gymnastics of the birds in
the courtroom.
- John Hill, bird fancier. Of No. 513 West seth
street charged with stealing pigeons, and a
box containing the birds had been placed the
magistrates desk. The complainant was Harry
Thesis, of No 80 Amsterdam avenue He told the
had been broken into and twenty-five pigeons
stolen. Thesis and a Central ONCE detective went
to HIIs store where Thesis identified the birds
that had been brought 10 court.
Opening the box lid little way, the magistrate
peeped in.
"Gee They're fine birds all right" he said.
Putting his hand in. he stroked with his
finger. They all seem alike" he remarked. "IIa,
Here's a different one. It's green. Must be an
Irish bird"
Bending over to get closer view Of the Irish
variety Battery Dan" poked his face too close.
and before he could stop it the green pigeon"-it
was parrot-grabbed his nose. then flew up and
perched on the clock the wall The box toppled
over and away flew the pigeons. circng and
wheeling around the courtroom.
Catch EN- and take EN- to the lost property
Office shouted the magistrate.
Catch EN- squawked the parrot from it's
perch. Every roared with laughter Court
after chasing the frightened birds for ten ff-
teen minutes succeeded in driving them out of the
windows. The parrot remained.
HILL who discharged finally induced the
parrot TO come off its perch and go back into the
box.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
IGNORES p. S. c. ORDER.
Counsel Refuses to Produce Papers
Containing Record of accident.

L. J. Carruthers counsel for the Long Island
Railroad Company. fatty refused 10 obey order
for the production OF papers given by smmissioner
Bassett. Of the Public Service Commission. at a
hearing yesterday afternoon, and openly told Ger
tain employees OF the company that they need not
attend adjourned hearing ordered for october Is
The hearing for the purpose Of making an in
Der L the Atlantic avenue division, in which
TWO men were injured by flying glass
The commission learned of the accident by
chance. and asked the company for particulars.
The employees and subordinate officials. who we're
on the stand yesterday stated that II not sup
posed AZ the time that the accident sufficiently
serious 10 be reported DR.. H. g Pattengill, the
company's surgeon az Jamaica who attended Fred
erick Roome superintendent OF mails the New
York Postofice the passenger most seriously in
Jured in the accident, testified that he had in
structed Roome 10 at once to a certain specialist
IN Brooklyn. Mr.. Roorne had one eve removed and
may lose the sight of the remaining eye Adoph
Nelson. of No. 100 Summit street, Brooklyn was
also slightly injured.
At the hearing Mr.. Carruthers sought for an
adjournment. promising 10 have all the men then
present under subpoena hand again If it We're
granted Mr- McCrea. the general manager of the
COMPANY had not been served however and the
commissioner refused 10 grant adjournment
Nj Csrruthers declined 10 recognize the legality
of the proceeding declaring that the constitutional
righJs Of the company were being infringed
asked for the report made by the conductor of the
train that carried Mr. Roome. Mr. carruthers re-
fused 10 produce il. The commissioner then turned
n Mr. Backus and formally Instructed him 10 take
the necessary steps 10 bring the action OF Mr. Car
ruthers 70 the attention Of the court Under the
statute the Supreme Court can punish orlcers ana
representatives of companies for refusal 70 comply
with the orders OF the commission An appeal
be made 70 the highest court to determine the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
NIEcE's PLEA SAVES UNCLE GEORGE.
British Subject with Sister S Children at Ellis
Island Freed After Girls Story.

Uncle George British subject but he had
A bright little American niece with him on the
Campania which arrived Sunday, and through
her straightforward story her uncle her two sis
ters and herself were saved from prolonged stay
at Ellis Island.
George Bishop brought over his two neces from
the northern part Of Wales 10 their father, John
Davies who is a locomotive engineer at Hazleton'
Penn. The children's mother died in Wales a few
months ago. while she and the children were there
on a visit and her brother George promised to
take the girls back their father When the uncle
arrived here with the children-Cora, eleven years
old; May nine and Carrie. seven-he could show
10 proof that they were his sisters daughters and
all were detained az Ellis Island. Cora put up so
strong a plea however, that the Ellis Island Of
fciaIs were greatly moved, and decided to with
draw their objections to the party entering the
country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
ROBS EXPRESS COMPANY.
Lone Bandit Escapes scith Thou
sands an Seattle.

Seattle, Oct ia lone hold-up man robbed the
Office Of the Great Northern Express Company at
the King street station early this morning. escap-
ing with several sacks OF gold and silver and a
large amount of paper money. the total running
into the thousands.
The bandit. wearing rubber soled shoes and
armed with two automatic revolvers found the
night chief clerk and his assistant alone in the
gold room He compelled the assistant to bind
and gag his superior, and then bundled together
all the money in sight The currency was to have
been shipped to-day 20 banks in washington and
Oregon. 1t is believed the robber aided in
getting TO the upper floor of the office. where the
gold room is situated. by a confederate in the
employ OF the railroad. He entered through
back door which was supposed to be locked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
COURTS PLEAD FOR FUNDS
Requests for Increases an Salary Il D.
preparations Criticised.

The County Court of Kings and the Supreme
Court came in for number of hard knocks yester-
day when the mandatory increases of salary came
up before the Board Of Estimate and Apportion-
ment for approval Those dealing out the knocks
were Mayor Mcclellan. Controller Metz and Pres-
dent MCGOWAN Of the Board OF Aldermen.
Representing the County Court appeared Thomas
T. Crowne. clerk. who had to listen to a lengthy
TRADE from the three city officials before he was
allowed to step down. The County Court Is pre-
sided by Justices Dixie and Fawcett. both OF
whom are Republicans and most of the criticism
directed against this court. MI Crowne made
it known that he desired total OF s14O35s for the
County Court an increase OF 300 over this year
He also stated that the increases were always kept
within certain limits" which President Nc
Gowan replied that he would like to the limits
They extend far north the pole" said
Controller Metz.
John II. Connolly. representing the Supreme
Court. First Department. asked for an increase in
appropriation from S9sl.7O to S1o7s.s5o. He voun-
teered information that the justices desired
raise the salaries of some thirty-ive clerks from
g 800 70 $500 year. The Supreme Court Brook
lyn applied for Increase from 300 to SS76.6oO
being explained that each Justice had his own
personal attendant.
Chief Justice ODwyer. Of the City Court asked
for s2H0OO the present years appropriation being
only 1923 ooo He was asked by Borough President
Justice O'Dwyer replied that they were not but
that the increase asked for was absolutely neces-
sary.
city Magistrate Fyland ~ Brooklyn. asked for
$500 zoo in place 1928 600 this years appropriation
MAGISTRATE Barlow representing the Manhattan
ma eistrates courts put in his bid for S336So0,
increase Of $1,000. The New York Public Library
Brooklyn Public Library asked for s4SS5SS. against
oe2 far YEA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
WILL OF K1NNEY's ERRANT SON.
Was Lost for Fourteen Years and Cut of with
$4,000 by Cigarette Manufacturer.

The will Of Joel Kinney, sor Of the late Francis
Kinney, the cigarette manufacture. who disap-
peared from home fifteen years ago and got only
$4,000 by the viii Of his father. fled for pro-
bate here yesterday. He found in Los Angeles
last year by lawyers employed by the executors OF
his fathers will. and died there few days ago.
The testator gives half OF his estate 20 Edgar r.
Mills and the other half 10 Mrs. Mary Elizabeth
Mills Edgar's mother. who lives near Asbury
Park He SAYS that Mills had been his friend and
companion for seven years and had rendered him
many valuable services, which he could repay only
in this way.
Il have too very high regard for my friends
mother says the testator. and she is depend
ent upon her son for support I bequeath 10 her
one-half the estate
The testator said he had made no provision for
his brothers. Warren and Morris, and his sister.
Mrs Beatrice La Montague, because they were
well provided for under their fathers Will They
inherited the residue Of the estate valued at about
SO 10000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12

Mandarin smoking caps of black satin, with q
red tassel on top, are 81 80
Satin embroidered pajamas in all cOlors. FOR dolls
about eighteen inches high new toy and sell
for s. 90 a set.
Satin purses embroidered with the Chinese coat
OF arms are used for mas and opera bags. and
sell from s. so s. 50 apiece.
Panel pictures with flowers OF carved ivory
raised on a lacquer background are unique and
cost SIS.
Black or white satin bedspreads embroidered
with yellow chrysanthemums are $50 each
The uncut velvet pictures In squares are framed
or used table and sell for from % cents
to $50.
Square tea coseys made of Japanese embroidered
silk In all the pastel shades sell for from 81 50 10
SO They are prettier in shape than the English
envelope styles that sell for about the same prices
Embroidered silk square panels used for table
m. VIA -oA sth New urz.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
RUSHING WORK ON CANAL.
The Total ErcaUati0n an September
Vas 1885,, 38J Cubic Yards.
From The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington. Oct 1.-THE dirt is flying
Panama said official of the Isthmian Canal
Commission to-day, after he had read d cable dis
patch from the chief engineer the isthmus Civ
ing the amount of excavation the canal for
September. The total excavation for the month
was 2.SS6,SS5 cubic yards. place measurement,
against 2755,l7S cubic yards in the previous month.
There We're twenty-five working days in Septem-
Der. against twenty-six in the previous month.
while the rainfall for September was 1907 inches.
against 92S inches in August
The average daily output in September was 49,
455 cubic yards, against 1O5,s69 cubic yards in
August The amount OF concrete laid in the month
was y 49, cubic yards against 1888 cubic yards IN
the previous month. and 45l 7S3 cubic yards of fill
were placed in dams in September against 45i.s77
cubic yards in August
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
A MILLION FOR PEACE WORK.
Edwin CHM, Of Boston, Sets Aside Great Sum
TO Promote Universal Good Will

Boston, oct. Ito promote the cause u I'M
..rsaI neace Edwin CHM. the Boston publisher
has set aside 100000 For the rest OF his life MI
CHM viii contribute $4,000 a year TO the peace
cause and on his death the 100000 VIII become
available. -,
Mr. CHM has interested Andrew Carnesle =" il'o
80. v1ap ana saws that undoubtedly he viii give
= handsome sum 10 the project. MY aim Is 10
unite the business men of the world IN grest
permanent association which shall have ior IT'S
object tho suppression Of war" he said TO-DAY.
Until now men have been ORGANIZED =" AN "i'o
.a,..r .rs tn,s organization shall aim 10 keep
-faesu from this wholesale sillins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
SMALL BOY ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
ouarrelled with Younger Brother for Days
and Then Drank Poison.

After a quarrel with his younger brother Edward
Simpson thirteen years old. who lives with his
parents at No. 625 Clinton street, Brooklyn at
tempted to commit suicide by drinking a bottle Of
argoI at his home last night.
For several weeks he had been on unfriendy
terms with his brother John ten years old. They
had not spoken to each other in several days. Ac-
cording to John. without any cause. his brother
unbranded him because he came into his room Be
fore John could do anything Edward drank the
argol.
John called 10 his mother. but as she entered the
ION, Edward fell unconscious. DR.. Lukeshire, of
the Long Island College Hospital, revived the boy
after working for half an hour The patient was
taken 10 the rooms of the Society for the Proven
ton of Cruelty to Children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12

Objected to the Fee after a Victory
in the Courts.
JBy Telegraph to The Tribune

Wynne, Ark, Oct. 1l.-Wneeling in the door
way after he had been ordered out of the office
at O'Clock this evening. Henry Harding. of
Cherry Valley. Ark. drew a revolver from. his
coat pocket. fired at and instantly killed J. r
Patterson, one of the best known lawyers in
Arkansas and Representative from this county
in the Legislature of 1906-'07
Patterson had defended Harding in a suit in
Chancery last week and had won the suit.
There was much discussion about the fee and
Patterson finally ordered Harding out Of his
Office.
Harding taken TO the city prison, but
public feeling became strong against him
that a little later he was secretly removed from
the town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
VENEZUELA COMPANY AGAIN IN COURT
Director Of Concern Wants to Have Receiver
APPOINTED

The affairs of the United States and Venezuela
Company are in the New Jersey Court Of Chan
Gerry Ralph T. Rokeby. who was the president of
the company. and certain directors have filed
bin for their continuance as trustees TO wind up
The company George Crichheld, of Jersey City.
director and stakeholder, wants to have re-
ceiver named. Crichheld in 1901 obtained two con
cessions from Venezuela. One was for an asphalt
lake and the other for railroad The company
was organized and active from July, 19OS TO Janu-
ar,. 1905 when President Castro swOoped down
il and confiscated the property
The United States government took UP the cause
Of the expelled company which filed claim for
81 500 COO but the settlement Castro was required
10 pay only s47,OOO although it was asserted that
the company expended over $500 OOo and in addition
70 giving Castro $4,000 of Stock paid him s50oO
The case was before Vice-Chancelor Garrison. but
Was continued to Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12

possess softer or less soft fur. longer shorter
hair and still be true 70 nature
The quantity of material required for bear "a
inches in height Is = yard - 4 yards 50 inches
wide
The pattern No. 6.fs4 is cut in sizes for bears
II Is and % inches in height. and viii be mailed
IN any address on receipt OF 10 cents
Please give pattern number and size distinctly.
Address Pattern Department. New-York Tribune
If in a hurry for pattern send extra twO-c-ns
stamp and will send by letter postage in sealed
envelope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-10-12
Of this vegetable. though. win make a daur.rous
firt OF a woman.

10 dress little girl In clothes that are ui1Iatur1
copies OF the things her mother wears Is gsnsralr
mistake. but now and then there Il a x-own-uz
fashion mat can be prsttiy reproduced FOR tha
small rolk, as. for instance. the vogue for trfrs-
ming rrocks and coats with fur. A childish Sacs
rises prettiy out OF collar OF soft gray squirrel
or white fox. Ono mother who found herself sud-
ue"ly Obliged to curtail her expenditures boushs
a plain but we'll made palstot OF almond Er-srs
cloth for her seven-year-oId blond szuuhss- s5.
ripped up an old muir OF gray fur ard with a shara
knife cut tho fur into strips with phich sh. hors
oered the paletot The hat. OF almond y-e@n had
oand OF the fur. and thus pretty genuine was
evolved.
hatehiey' England. has a woman station MASTER
She Is In charge OF the Plymouth Davenport q
southwestern Junction Railway station. ana h-s
pOsl ID oy no means slnecuTe. She has nan1
Trans both passenger and freight. 20 deal WITH
and besides she lends a hand at tina boo<inx. 80
signals and on the platform.