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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
PENN. OWES ABBEY S183,3O9
Artist Had Drawn Only S28,69O
for Capitol Decorations.
rBy Telegraph TO The Trlbune1


Harrisburg Penn. Aug lit was an
nounced to-day that the late Edwin a
Abbey had drawn only S2S,69o of the ap2ro-
priation of s2l2,cco made by the Legislature
OF 1907 for his mural decorations IN the
State Capitol
The commission for the work WAS CD
tanned from the Board Of Public Gr'"adS
and Buildings in 1904 through the instrI-
mentality Of Ex-Governor 5. w. Penny
hacker. then head of the bodid. AhhtN
conceived the ideas for the eight pain'E-S
I'm the rotunda. but the scheme cor 'he
mural decorations Of the legislative iliis
was largely that of the former Govern r.
who is believed TO have inspired the thought
Of tho panels representing the development
If law from the customs Of the tribes -
the statutes Of the present Jay for the
courtroom which have not been begun
The interior decoration contract mad been
let to John II. Sanderson, who had as
signed all Of the art work AT the inquire al
which he took II. This In Abbey case
was about so square foot the first time
that remarkable system had been applied
to works Of art.
In 1905. when the first paintings were
placed. Mr. Abbey drew the s2S'o" =" III
three payments. lie never called Tor any
Of the balance of sls3,So9 a. although 1t
stands 70 his credit when the work Is COM
Melted. The bin for the paintings ABOUT 10
he shipped will be paid out Of TINS sum
and should any of the others he in shape 10
finish through preliminary work being SUI
fciently advanced to allow some one else
n conplete. they will be paid for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
POLICE LIEUTENANT INJURED
Howe's Motorcycle Hit by Truck
Mounted Man Also Hurt.

TWO members Of The Bronx police force
were injured Yesterday afternoon. one OF
them. Lieutenant Anthony l.. Howe. seri-
ousy. ne the result Of n fall when on
deavoring to avoid A collision with a motor
truck. The other injured man is Hugh
German. Of the mounted squad, attached
10 the Wakefield station. who received n
fracture of the left leg when his horse fell
on him.
Lieutenant Howe was riding motorcycle
on Pelham avenue, near Lorillard Place.
when he met an auto truck belonging 10
the Cushman Baking Company. The driv-
or. Edward Sanders seemed to he having
some trouble with the steering gear and
the truck and motorcycle met i'm collision.
Lieutenant IIowc's motorcycle was smashed
and he was thrown heavily TO the ground.
The injured man was taken 10 Fordham
Hosptn., where Or. Donahue said he had
a possible fracture OF the skull and tract
ured rib. Howe is 1fty-ive years old. lie
recently was promoted 10 his present grade.
lie has many reScues 20 his credit on the
records OF the department.
German was riding along Robert avenue.
near WiIiamsbrldge Road. The Bronx.
when the horse stumbled on n stone and
fell German was caught under the horse.
HIS left leg was broken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
CAMERON'S BODY FOUND
Police Suspect New York Man
Was Killed on Kennebec's Bank.

Augusta. Ne. Aug 1.-The body of Alex
ander ]. Cameron. the New York business
man and politician. whose clothing was
found yesterday on the bank OF the
Kennehec River, was found floating IN
the river to-day and the authorities sus-
pect that the man was murdered. Bruises
appear on the face. and the body when
found was clad only in underwear, SOCKS
and shoes.
The rest Of the mans garments excep'
his waistcoat were found onthe river Danh
Yesterday Mrs Cameron says her nus
band was I'm the habit OF carrying large
sums OF money and some articles OF Jew
elry, but these are missing.
Several persons identified the BODY TO-
night as that OF a man they had seen
swimming in the river Monday afternoon.
This would indicate, I'm the opinion OF the
police. that Mr. Cameron had begun 10
dress when he was overpowered and killed
and his body thrown into the stream the
murdorers taking only the waiscoat ana
the valuables II contained
Alexander j. Cameron was employed as
binder by the city until January when
all binders were dropped. He was a mem
Der OF the Tammany organization In the
18th Assembly District.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
SONG WRITER BROWNS
Robert Cole Wrote THE Girl
with the Dreamy Eyes"


Catskill y. Y, Aug. Robert Cole, of
the coored theatrical team OF Cole and
johnson, author of The Girl with the
Dreamy Eyes and q number of popular
songs. as we'll as the principal owner of
the Sambo Show Girls, was drowned here
this afternoon at 40 o'clock. Cole came
here Saturday night To visit his mother.
He appeared then in excellent spirits. but
to-day he seemed gloomy. and this after
noon. with a couple Of the boarders. start
ed for a walk TO catskill Creek, near the
concrete bridge without removing his
clothing he walked into the water and
started swimming. The water was not
deep. and his powerful strokes were
watched by the bystanders with admira-
ton. After swimming a few minutes Cole
allowed himself 10 sink. The bystanders,
not thinking he was in any danger, made
no effort 10 assist him until the fact
dawned on them too late that the man
was drowning The body was recovered
from the water shortly afterward, but life
was extinct.
cole was forty-three years old and I'M
married. His New York home was at No.
i02 West l96th street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
MULE R0UTS CARPENTER
Animal Costing $3.50 Does Dam
age Amounting to $50.

Zulu. mule recently bought by George
kean I'm an auction sale for 81 81, showed
its true character yesterday. While kean
never doubted Zuu's ability TO kick up a
muss, he was told when he bought the
mule il was as gentle as a lamb and would
eat out OF his hand.
Kean, "A horseclipper by trade, lives AT
No. q 1st street Just as he was begin
ming to believe everything said about Zulu
il became unruly Before il could do any
damage Kean had Charles Smith tie the
animal fast TO one Of the stalls. Then ii
got so vicious Kean dared not allow II out.
side the door
The beginning OF the end came at noon,
when Smith, in giving it food. partly un-
loosened the halter. Adjoining the stall is
a wooden shanty owned and occupied by
Fritz Ezeliug. a carpenter. The mule had
been tied up so long that as soon as the
halter was removed it began TO frisk
around.
II dashed into Ezeliuss home Just as
the carpenter was getting ready to sit
down Ia dinner Presently the mule kicked
the table. and after scattering the dishes,
knives and forks knocked all the pans and
pots from the stove. Ezelius was almost
frantic but was powerless 10 do anything
because he is n cripple.
Next Zulu tried to jump from the win
dow. but got helplessly wedeed in the sash.
BY this time Kean had arrived, and after
much difficulty. and with the assistance OF
several willing hands, Zulu was finally got
n the street 4 close examination OF
Ezeliuss home showed the mule had done
go damage Kean said when a mule worth
g. 80 could do so damage he didn't want
anything mare n do with n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
TWO 'VARDAMANS FOR SENATE
Report That Bilbo, Follower Of Elk
Governor. MAY Oppose Williams.
ny Telegraph 10 The Tribune !

TBv Telegraph 10 The Tribune
Jackson. Miss. Aug According 10 talk
that IS going the rounds in many parts Of
Mississippi today Theodore G. Bilbo, who
was nominated for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS !n
Yesterdays primary by a considerable ma
iority over his two opponents and is a Var
daman follower who out-Vardamans Var
daman may be put up TO make the race
for the United States Senate. opposing John
Sharp Williams. when the latter's term
nears it's end.
Bilbo. who IS a State Senator, has a rec
ord that is the most sensational of any one
in Mississippi politics After the long Sc
i'm an effort 70 choose q Senator. Bilbo came
money had been given him to vote for
Leroy Percy and against Vardaman. and
that he accepted it TOR the purpose OF ex-
posing corruption in the Legislature.
An effort to mpeach him failed OF the
necessary two-thirds vote but the Senate
passed a resolution asking him to resign
while DuIaney. the man whom he accused
of giving MIN the money, was eXonerated
Recently Bibo was attacked on a railroad
train by J. j. Henry. The wounds inflicted
were severe, and at one time considered
fatal Tho attack resulted from a speech
in which Bilbo assailed Henry's character.
That Ex-Governor James X. Nardaman
received sufficient number Of votes In
yesterdays Democratic primary 10 insure
his election TO the United States Senate, is
practically conceded by all factions.
Nardaman Is ahead OF the combined vote
Percy by 5000. with indications that fur
thcr returns will add to his lead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
ENGINEER BONES IDENTIFIED
Bodies Found in Wreck Of Battleship
Maine Now Total 81.

Havana. Aug. 2-The bones found yester-
DAY IN the wardroom Of the battleship
Maine and which were believed TO be the
remains Of Assistant Engineer Merritt.
were fully identified to-day. They con-
sisted of the entire skull and greater
part of the frame. The Identification was
ba sed on the confguration OF the skull
The skeleton is that If a tall man. which
corresponds 10 the engineers height Near
the bones were found portion OF an Of
icers cap. uniform. buttons and a foun-
tain pen.
The discovery was made in the central
passage Immediately forward OF the ward
room, and at the precise spot where Md
shipman Boyd testified that he and Mer-
rtt had been separated by the thrush Of
water while struggling to make their way
from the junior officers wardroom 10 the
main deck. Merritt's class ring has not yet
been found. but IL may be in the debris.
which is being carefully sifted.
The exploration Of the after berth deck
on which the officers staterooms were
situated has been completed without the
discovery OF other bodies Many personal
effects were found. however. including
Lieutenant Jenknss revolver, with his
name engraved on II. one shotgun. some
cutlasscs and rifles. and IA quantity OF minor
objects.
Captain Tilford. who is in charge of the
recovery Of the dead from the Maine.
cabled to General Bixby to-day that Mer-
ritt's body had been oficially identified.
The bones have been placed in a coffin
on the main deck, where they await tie
instructions Of the engineers family
Two more bodies. both OF them beyond
Identification. were found to-day near the
warrant officers quarters on the port side
of the berth deck under the central super
structure These made the total lumber
20 Lnhies recONcred lMenl N-une.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
NoN-sMOKERS LEAGUE BORN
ORGANIZATION Forms to Enforce All
Laws Against Use Of Fragrant Weed.

Albany. Aug 2-OrEanized for the pur-
nose Of conducting a crusade against smok-
ing in public or semi-public places. the
Non Smokers Protective League OF
America. with its principal Office IN New
York City. to-day filed papers Of incor-
roration with Secretary Of State Lezan-
sky. The league will attempt 10 encourage
and insist on the enforcement Of laws. ordi-
nances and regulations restricting smok-
ing.
The directors include Dr. Harvey w.
Wiley. Of Washington. president OF the
American Therapeutical Society; william
A. McKeever, Kansas Agricultural Uni
versity: Chancellor James r. Day, SYRIA
cuse University; Jay w. Seaver. New Ha-
ven. q. L. Bahri and DR. Charles G. Pease.
New York. Thomas y. Stowell, University
OF Southern California Burt G. Wilder
Cornell University; the Rev. DIR. Jenkin
Ilovd Jones. Chicago: David Starr Jordan.
Leland Stanford University, and Winfield
s Hall. Northwestern University.
The Non Smokers Protective League Of
America obtained papers Of incorporation
here recently after several vain attempts
because Of techncalities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
OUT: TO FIGHT ON
Steamboat Inspector Turns Over
Office to Seeley.

Certain Ira Harris. supervising Inspector
NJ steam vessels Al this port. whose reSls-
nation had been twice asked for by the
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor. turned
over the Office yesterday 10 Captain Henry
NJ seelev his successor.
Captain Harris. who vas requested 70
rasign for the good of the service. did not
give up his Office until the receipt yester-
dav Of telegram from Secretary Nagei
saving: The President has directed your
removal from the position Of supervising
inspector % Steamboat Inspection District.
Effective at close OF August !"
The appointment ~ captain Seeley was
confirmed by the Senate yesterday. Cap
tain Seeley, who has been master mari
ner. was for many years the inspector Of
hulls in this district
Although he obeved orders In quitting
his once. Captain Harris has by no means
given VI MS fight against George Uhler
the eupervisng inspector general Of the
steamboat inspection service. II was said
Yesterday that captain Harris had sent to
Secretary Nagel charges against Mr. Ihler
and To President Taft charges Of unfair
ness against Mr. Nasel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
MAD DOG STIRS TOWN
Two Children Badly Bitten and
Valuable Dachshunde Killed.

lRy Telegraph TO The Trihune.l
Stamford Conn, Aug. 2-Half a dozen
persons were bitten and two dogs We're
killed here to-day by a foxhound that went
mad I'm East Main street. detail of po-
Hcemen followed the trail Of the hound
and finally found an animal that answered
the description and filed it with bullets.
Emily McKedmond and Guilford Morrell,
four-ycar-old children. were torn badly by
the dog. II appeared in the rear yard
Of their homes, frothng at the mouth and
leaped upon the children. II bit big
cash in the McRedmond child's cheek and
grabbed the Morrel boy by the throat be-
fore the Children's parents beat il off.
Two valuable dachshUnde, owned by
Mrs Francis J. Rogers. Of Prospect street.
we're killed by the dog, and number Of
other dogs were bitten The maddened
beast spread terror through the town, ana
there is still uneasness, Tor IL is not GER
tain that the police killed the right dog.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
LAWYER CAN'T STAND NOISE
Asks Court to Protect Him from
Racket Builders Make Near His Home.

Frederick l. Taylor. a lawyer. living at
No "a Claremont avenue, after applying I'm
turn to the Health Department, the police
and A, police magistrate to protect him
from the noises made In the erection OF n
building at No. i56 Riverside Drive. sdjoin-
ing his home. asked Judge Brady yesterday
to grant permanent injunction against
b. f. Crystal & Son. the builders.
Taylor also had "A second notion before
Justice Brady. IT was 10 punish the build
ers for contempt of court for keeping up
the noise after a temporary injunction had
been issued. The defendants said they had
discharged the men who had violated tho
temporary injunction. Justice Brady re-
served decision on both motions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
JULY 4 PAY CLAIMS SETTLED.

Washington. Aug. 1.-The cases ot the
Brooklyn navy yard machinistg who
claimed pay for July { were decided 90
day by Controller Tracewell. He holds rha {
rs men who were absent with icavc on
July on account Of the intense heat are
entitled to pay on July I. whether they
were Al work or not. because Il wds q ma
tioral holiday. The Controller holds IN Il
225 men who quit work without oerinis5ion
on July 3 separated themselves from the
government service. temporarily at :,ast.
and he rules that they are entitled tc no
pay for July 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
COL. GREENE MARROW ESCAPE
Former Copper Magnate Has Collar
bone Broken in Runaway.
fBy Telegraph ~ The Trlbunc-

~ IfItEI1pn 70 The TTIhun0-I
III Paso. Tex. Aug. Wv. e Greene. for
merry one Of the conspicuous figures I'm
the copper field. and AT one time the oppo-
nent Of L. Augustus Heinze and other cop
per manipulators, narrowly escaped losing
lds life at the camp where he made his
start I'm life. White driyrg near his pres
cnt home in Cananen, Mexico Colonel
Greene was thrown from the buggy ana
dragged more than block before he could
Tree hlmscit from the lines. The team ran
across a fiat and Tho buggy smashed into
building before the horses were finally
stopped. colonel Greene suffered "A broken
collarbone and other minor Injuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
SLEEP COSTS $3.50 AN HOUR
Saloonkeeper Tells Police Sailor
Friend Got His $500.

William Penzne a saloonkeeper. Of NO
Q Hamilton avenue. Brooklyn. told the
police yesterday that his sleep the preced-
ing night had cost him AT the rate of $50
an hour. lie woke up 10 find that his
wallet containing $500 had been stolen. and
n friend. a seafaring man he had known
all his life. had disappeared.
From firm Of Manhattan lawyers Pen
zine received an inheritance Of $500. ana
that evening he spent with his friend. Al
midnight they took room In hotel at
No. IS Hamilton avenue. Before retiring
the man told P'nzne he Was going TO SAT-
for Germany n xt day. Detoctircs are on
the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
BIG SHOEMAKERS COMBINE
Two Concerns Consolidate with a Cap
ital of $4,000. 900.

ST Louis Aug. THE Roberts. Johnson
& Rand Shoe Company and the Peters
Shoe Company according TO an announce
ment made to-day. have signed agreements
to consolidate the businesses OF the two
concerns. with a capital OF S20.OO0Oo The
agreement viii become effective after the
annual meeting IN December when officers
Tor the consolidated firm will he chosen.
The consolidated company will operate
eighteen factories and will have 500 EN-.
ployes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
GRIEF FOR HUSBAND KILLS
Widow Death Follows That of J. j
Almirall, of Brooklyn.

Grief for the death OF her husband was
said to have caused the death yestcr lay of
Mrs. Ida NJ. Almiral. At her home. No 40s
Grand avenue. Brooklyn. Joseph =. Al
mirall. the husband, died in Baltimore asst
Thursday Mrs. Almirall. who vas sixty
eight years old, had been i'll for some time,
but was able To attend her husbands fu-
neral on Monday in the Church OF the Ma
uyity. Brooklyn
Mrs Almirall leaves several children, enc
of whom Is Raymond +. Amirall, "a Well
known architect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
MURDERED BROKER LEFT $4,000.

The will Of William II. Jackson. the brok-
or who was murdered on July q AZ the
Hotel Iroquois, was filed yesterday. Mr..
Jackson left about 1900 In real estate and
personal property valued at the same
amount He Willed his property In equal
parta 10 his brothers. Dr. Frank W. Jack
son and Frederick W Jackson. The lat
ter died three years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
BABY FAMINE IN PASADENA
Only Forty eight Births Last Month in
Richest City of It's Size.

Pasadena. cal. Aug. 2.-This city. sIid to
be the home Of more wealthy people than
any OF it's size in the world. IS facing a
baby famine.
Statistics for July show that foi,y-oiGht
babies were born during the month Local
health authorities say that two hundred
babies a month would be "a minmu n nor
NAL estimate for the city. which has a pop
ulation OF forty thouGand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
DENTIST A HlGHWAYMAN
Says His Family Are Prominent
and Rich New Workers.
IN TeIeeraph to The TrIbune.

BY Telegraph to The Tribune.
Philadelphia, Aug "A man who gave
his name as DR.. William Tenney and who
says he is q dentist and hiy home Is al
No 1871 West l25th street. New York City
was held under 81 600 bail on the charge OF
highway robbery to-day. The prisoner says
his parents are wealthy residents Of New
York and are spending the summer at Bay
Shore fashionable resort on Long Island
The alleged dentist is accused OF holding
up man on Saturday night and rifiing his
pockets, taking 50. A short time later, the
same evening it is charged that he also
held up a sailor. again threatening to use
a blackjack Il any resistance was offered
While engaged with the sailor Tenney was
arrested by A policeman after battle, In
which the officer was badly beaten.
Behind the arrest Of the young dentist is
a narrative, not told willingly, but in an
swer 10 persistent questioning, Of strug-
gle for success in his chosen profession
until driven to desperate straits. He was
too proud TO admit defeat. and rather than
appeal to his family for aid resorted to the
alleged hold-up 10 secure enough money
to get back 10 New York.
Unable 10 make any Roadway toward
success in New York. DR.. Tenney came 70
this city in May, expecting TO find employ
ment i'm a dental establishment until he
should be able to strike out for himself.
He claims 10 have made every effort TO
secure employment. but failed. and was
out Of funds.
No l31 West 18th street, the address
given by DR.. Tenney, is occupied by
furniture store. with no private offices in
the building. The directory for New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
GEN WOOD BACK FROM IsTHMUs
Expresses Satisfaction at Progress Of
Canal Fortihcations.

party Of army officers comprising the Canal
Fertilization Board. arrived here yester-
day from the isthmus on the Panama
liner Ancon. General Wood expressed sat-
isfaction with the progress Of the tortifra-
ton plans. and said he was confident that
the work would he finished far ahesl ~
the estimated time.
Among the officers who retura ID Win
him were Brigadier General William II.
Bixby. Brigader General L. NJ Weaver.
Major Edward r. Winslow. Major Edward
p. OHern and Captain Frank r. Mccoy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-03
SIMON FLEES HIS CAPITAL
Continued from drst page.

scarcely offered the courtesy when an
| enraged man rushed up, and pressing
the barrel Of his rife fairly into the
Deputy's face, fired. Prin dropped IN
| his tracks. dead. Firing then became
promlscuous. and before it ceased fve
other persons had been killed and six
| wounded.
When the Presidential party had
| boarded the schooner ii ran out into the
harbor and alongside tie Decembre
XVII. on which they took refuge. Among
those with Simon who will accompany
! him in exile are General Monplaisr'
Minister of War. and Minister of the IN
| terror Sylvan.
The committee Of public safety, which
! tonight is in charge Of the capital -
made up Of persons prominent In the re-
nublic. among them Judge Lechauu'
president of the Court of Cassa'io"'
Judge Cauvin. Senator Leger, lorIhe'
Havtian Minister in Washington; ran
crede Auguste, a former Cabinet iiihis
ter. and DR.. Louis Audain.
| BpfOrp 1
dent would leave Hayti the ministers
of the United States, Germany anu
France informed him they would as-
sumo responsibility for the reiusal Vi
the National Bank of Hayti to turn over
anv government funds TO the simon au-
ministration. which was then consluereu
as having fallen.
Antoine Simon assumed the fresi-
dency of Hayti i'm December. looo' al'e'
Nord Alexis was deposed. and on Deceni-
her Il was regularly elected Executive
by Congress
Cane Havtien, Aug. 2-The news OF 'he
embarkation of President Simon was
ceiyed here with rejoicings. the Guy
calm hat there is considerable anxiety u
find out who will be chosen President
The American cruiser chester sailed lot
Port -au- Prince to-day.
Washington. Aug. 2.-The quickness WIZ.
which the United states threw corooh Vi
vessels about the coast OF Hayu was que W
the impression in official quarters mere 'hd'
| considerable anti-foreign sentiment eA
listed i'm the little republic. An oflciai ol
the government said to-day that an III,
| favorable foreign feeling had been detecteu
in revolutions in Hayti in the past ana 'ha'
when the present rebellion broke out the
United states was resolved that nc, meas
ure OF precauton should be overiookea.
| There has so far been no outward eN-
preston against foreigners during the le-
| volt against President simon. on me con
trary. the official advices indicate tnat tle
| interests OF foreigners will be respected.
! Oficials here believe that In the present
| inAamed condition Of the Haytien nina inc
/ secret Of the apparent security OF foLelsn
life and property lies in the presence OF the
| Warships.