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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
FIGHTS THIEF IN DARK
Policeman Crawls Into Coal Bin
After Desperate Fugitive.

AFTER desperate fight with q policer1an
IN dark cellar. which followed a long
chase by a crowd man who said he was
arthur Mcshane. 81 No. 21@ Fifth avenue
vas arrested yesterday and held in 5000
pail by Magistrate OConnor. in the Hsr-
lem court. on charges of robbery and car
rying concealed weapons
Inc charges were made by Vincenzo Car
rico of No East ls4th street. who told
the magistrate he was coming out Of his
nome on MS way 70 church. when McShane
asked MIN FOR some money Carrico re
FUSED and McShane ne SAYS put his arm,
about his neck and hit him on the face. Al
the same time. Carrico said. Mcshsne put
his hand into his pocket and took g.
Carrico shouted for help. and Mcshane
started 10 run toward Park avenue a
crowd of churchgoers and others. which
quickly swolled 70 two thousand persons,
followed. and one man drew slowly away
from the rest, gaining Oh McShane. who
was nearly exhausted
When he reached l22d street and Park
avenue McShane halted and turned on the
crowd. He drew n revolver and. pointing
at the crowd. opened Ere. However. the
man who was nearest him picked a stone
from the street and. as McShane was about
TO fire, threw the stone, hitting Mcshane
on the right arm and spelling his aim.
Again McShane fred. brit this time his aim
was wild. and 'he shot went over the heads
Of the crowd Seeing that he could not
stop the rush. McShane turned and ran
along 1921 street to Madison avenue.
At both street and Madison avenue Pa
trolran Daniel Mcnamara. Of the East
l26th street station. was standing, and when
he saw McShane ne went 10 the middle OF
the street 10 stop the fugitive lie did not
dare fire his revolver, because the crowd
following McShane was zoo close 10 tho
man. McShsne succeeded In lodging No
Namara and, turning into 10th street ran
into a cellar al No. 80.
Mcnamara then placed mon on watch al
all the exits and went into the cellar. With
his revolver i'm one hand and his club IN
the other he called on McShane to sur
render. He received no reply. McNamara
walked into the middle Of the cellar. So
that the light from the windows would not
outline mis- body, and thus give McShane
chance for a shot Then he took off his
coat and. LAYING his revolver and club on
the Hoor. climbed into coal bin. AS he
dropped into the darkness Mcnamara was
suddenly seized about his arms He threw
the man off and grapped with him. Nc
Shane fought the patrolman back 70 the
wall and then tried TO choke him. NJ
Namara tripped McShane falling on top OF
him.
McShane, tired from his run and the
fight. gave up. and Mcnamara handcuffed
him. The crowd followed the two TO the
East 18th street station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
1.4o0 F0GB0UND AT SEA
Boston Excursionists to Fleet
Pass Night Of Shore.

Boston. Aug s-Fourteen hundred ex-
cursionists who went ~ Provinceto~n TO-
dav TO see the batteships are passing the
night on the ocean. for the steamer Dor
othy Bradford. on which they are passen-
gers is fog bound in the outer harbor
The vessel anchored early this evening
and unless the fog lifts Unexpectedly she
appears to be due for a prolonged stop
II was just after noon that the blanket
Of fog settled on the harbor Excursion
steamers carving the usual Sunday crowds
were obliged TO proceed with extreme eau
ton. far ~ scheduled time. At $3.50 the
Nahant Line stopped for the day. Tho
Nan,asket boats. however. continued To
run. but with extra men on watch.
Coastwise steamers left their berths on
time and proceeded out Of the harbor SLOW %
". and so far az Is known reached the open
sea without mishsp.
The only schooner 20 venture out was the
three masted auxiliary George 3. Cluett,
which Is on her way to Labrador with sup
plies Cor Dr. Grenfels mission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
STRIKE HITS BRITISH SHIPS
so Tramp Steamers in Port Now
Nav Not Get Old Crews Back.

The status OF the strikes Of the seamen
was considered yesterday At an informal
conference Of the officers Of the Information
al Seamens Union ~ America az Seamens
Hall No 400 West street.
After the meeting IL was said the mem
bers Of the American union would not be
allowed 10 take the places of the Sailors
and F1remens Union Of Great Britain. who
have been ordered not 70 sign in this port
which is another name for a strike, unless
under a new wage scale embodyng an ad-
vance In wages all around
While the sailors on the vessels or the
transatlantic companies sign for the round
trip the sailors on many Of the tramp yes
sells sign for the trip out and sign separate
~ for the trip back There are about nfty
tramp British steamships IN port AZ present
Matthew Teare secretary OF the American
branch Of the Sailors and Firemen s Union
Of Great Britain, said he received the strike
order from its president. J. Havelock VII
son. and the strike Will begin to-day. out
side of the official order from President Will
son. no formal strike order will be issued
here bur the men will be furnished with
the new wage scale this morning. and in
structed 10 refuse 10 sign except under the
mo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
FEELS HURT At WILSON
Robert Hudspeth Says Jersey
Governor Dropped Him.
MAY NOW TURN TABLES
Believed Vice Chairman Of Ma
tional Committee Wont Give
Aid for Presidency.

from Tire Regular ccrresnondent of The Tribune
Sea Girt. y. J.. Aug S-Woodrow Wilson
probably will not nave the support OF AZ
least one leading Democrat for the nonl-
nation for President next wear. according
10 a letter written by Robert Hudspeth.
vice-chairman % the Democratic National
Committee and a former chairman OF the
New Jersey State Committee. Mr.. hud-
speth's letter made pubic to-day. was III
answer 10 a communication sent 10 nm py
Colonel William G. Liller, who plans to IN
corporate a National Democratic Progress
sive League at Trenton some day thls
week Colonel Liller. who comes from
indianapolis. had asked the vice-chairmi n
10 ioin I'm "A movement 10 nominate Gov
ernor Wilson for President, and Mr.. Hud-
speth's reply follows:
Regarding the effor, Of friends Of Gov
ernor Wilson To make him a presidential
candidate, and your kind suggestion that
cooperate. ] would say that ! appear 10 Ne
the persona non -rdta 50 far as TINS move
ment is concerned. in New Jersey. tor
some reason. best known to the Governor
and his friends. all those VINO appear 10
have been identified with active pohtks
heretofore in this state have been reieEdted
to the rear ana are not invited to partcl
pate in any movement or action affecting
the Governor or his political future.
! was very active in helping to secure the
Governors nomination. attended the origi-
nal conference with him when ii was sug
gested that he become "a candidate. took
an active interest IN the campaign. spoke
al various times throughout the state.
spent a great deal of money, and when the
result was assured received very hattering
assurances from the Governor OF his appre-
citation, etc, and then 7 was dropped.
This has all been very disappointing "a
me. as have devoted many years OF my
life in the attempt TO cooperate in re-
storing New Jersey 20 the Democratic col
umn
Under such circumstances, il is hardly
necessary for me TO say TO you that Il
would be rather humiliating for me 10
knock al the door which has been so dis
courteously, to say the least. closed
against me.
Colonel Liller. on receipt Of this letter.
communicatedSwith Governor Wilson. and
received reply which said in part:
think that II any Democrat will can
didly examine my record. both before and
since ! became Governor. he viii have no
doubt that | am Of the genuine brand. Ny
seCretary is ready Al any time 10 supply
any one who wishes to know about such
things with list Of the appointments
have made.
Speaking OF the National Democratic
Progressive League. Colonel Llller says
II is cognizant of the secret influences
which are now at work TO control the next
National Democratic Convention and bring
about the nomination Of candidates and a
platform that will be satisfactory 10 and
command the support Of selfish corporate
and financial interests and. therefore.
hereby declares its determination 70 un-
compromisinglv oppose the nomination OF
all reactionarv candidates and platforms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
DR.. RAMBAUD MAY RECOVER
Auto Victim Improving Steadily, a
Are Others Of His Party.

Poughkeepsie, y. T, Aug. s-Dr George
Rambsid. chief Of the Pasteur Institute.
New York. who was severely injured I'm an
automobile accident last week was said
tonight 70 be almost out of danger. DR..
Mofit OF Tassar Hospital. said Or. Ram
baud was showing steady Improvement.
Mime Eambaud is steadily improving ana
will ne discharged in 4 few days Valen-
tine Gerville and Simone Laurente. sister
and niece. respectively, Of Nine. Rsmbaud,
were discharged to-day.
Or Rambaud and six members of his
party were injured near this city last week
while the physician was driving his car
around a sharp curve ~ high speed, the
cal turning over.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07

TIE interesting and fascinating Towns ana cites
puzzle picture contest grows keener and more
lively cvcry day.
look at the great bulk Of mail that is ieceived
t,,rI, a, the contest department and the way that
the crowds thrcng the office The Tribune to secure
the back numbers Of the earlier pictures hdicate p1s
that there is another busy week az mana for the oo
test Department o, ,ho
The entertaining and fascinating character OF the
rstratons-which are by far the most unique ana at
fractive ever presented in similar
with rho simple and liberal condtont ,;t ~ rsWards
has made competition one Of universal ana popular
comment . ,., g.. ,io n three
rzzIe pictures daily which there are hidden the names
Of three towns or cities located IN rne @ To- 10th
Young and wise and learned heads 10 thinking as
they never thought before .. g.. -.,.sfb,o for
many the contestants TO recall Win pIsasu I
in which thoy have visited or resided in certain towns
and cities that being shown; WINE, on t .
other hand there many competitors VINO VIII enjoy
the novelty of solving the illustrations representing the
town or CITY in which they now live - A., -
being taken advantage by The way TO start is
GET THE BACK NUMBERS the contest s Gs'aosus'
All OF the earlier numbers Of the puzzle pictures NAV
be had by mail or at the Tribune once ana as eNpa'd
With this equipment any one anywhere is in line
Joining Read over the list Of prizes Read over
the rules Then ask Yourself If you can anord 10 pass
~ THE CONTEST IS EASY
The way to get into it is easier and the prizes FOR
persistent and panstaklng eHort are ma ehHceh'
SUPPOSE YOU BEGIN TO-DAY. Solve the trio OF
pictures published herewith Get the back numbers
contest catalogue and Of The Tribune every day
from n.-
RULES CAREFULLY.
II is NOT 10 write the name ot the state IN
ful The authorizations will do.
Where contestant. desires tn give more than one
answer any picture II must be written upon an
separate coupon.
II is not necessary to Ill out every space on the
coupon i'm giving duplicate or extra answers
Contest Catalogue which contains all
NJ The
and which is the ONLY Official catalogue. should be fol-
lowed closely
Capitalization and punctuation also Of the
essentials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
CALIFORNIA PRISONS COSTLY
Each Convict in San Quentin a Charge
of STA Year to State.
- TeleEraph 10 ID 7

By Telegraph 20 The Tribune
San Francisco, Aug. 6.-Secretary Gates
of the Board Of Charities and Corrections
has Just finished taDuating some remark
able statistics which show that California
pavs more for the maintenance Of inmates
IN state prisons than any other state. The
yearly bill amounts 10 almost 100000
The 2.s44 convicts in san quentin prison
cost the state STA Sc each a year The only
industry is making jute bags for wheat.
and this mill was operated last year AZ
loss Of $4,000. as II has 10 compete with Cal
cutts labor at IS cents a day. The Folsom
prison makes profit OF $1,000 year on
stone for street paving. Mr.. Gates says the
manufacture Of shoes and clothing has been
started in san Quentin prison 10 supply the
insane In state hospitals and other indus
tries will soon be started. He believes
every convict should learn trade while In
UriSOu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
DROWNING VICTIMS FOUND
Bodies of Two Brooklyn Girls and
Youth Recovered in Catskill.

Catskill. y. Y. Aus. s-The waters Of
Greene Lake set aside to-day all doubt
concerning the fate Of the two young
women and the youth who had been miss
ing since their rowboat was found over
turned last Saturday. The bodies Of Miss
Mona Meany and Miss MAY Jarvis Of No
33a SD street. Brooklyn. were both found
In the lake H searchers late this after
noon and not long afterward the body Of
Joseph Hensche was brought TO the sur
face.
The trio on Friday night left a dancing
PAVILION 10 return 10 the hotels whore
they were spending their vacation. The
next day the tist-bcttomed rowboat which
they had taken was found capsized FIVE
hundred feet below the landing of the no.
tel where the girls stayed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
Opening OF Another Big Week in
Tribune's Unique and Attractive Contest
WARNING TO CONTESTANTS!
No. 12o.

It has recently been brought to the notice of the
Tribune Contest Manager that certain INSCRIPTIONS
persons living in and New York City are at
tempting to swndle the contestants engaged IN the
Tribune Towns and Cities Contest by offering for
sale book which they say readily solves all the
puzzles in the only correct way.
he Tribune this TO all contestants
against purchasing these books the entire offer is
hoax and only intended defraud the contestants and
swnders. II Is absurd for any 10 state
that he all the answers when the solution
OF many OF the pictures is not known 70 any person
among charge OF the contest The only correct
and authentic which will aid the contestants az all
is the Tribune Catalogue which be obtained
only at office Of The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
SHOOTS SELF AMID WOMEN
Jealous New Thoughter" Gets
Into Frenzy at Meeting.
[By Telegraph 70 The rribun.

By Telegraph 70 Tne Ir1buhS
Waterbury. Conn. Aug s-Beniamin
Reed. nearly seventy-fve years DID, and
one ~ the most Jealous New Thoughters'
Of the Torrington cult. went into frenzy
Just as a meeting at Mrs. Sarah Calkins
house. on Munson avenue ended this even
ing. and roundly berated the leader, Mrs.
Calkine.
Reed suddenly reached into his hip pock-
ct and drew revolver when the crowd re-
monstrated with him. and brandished "
before the women, with whom the rooms
we're still crowded. trying TO nre II off He
was overcome by Newton L. Hart and
Alonzo Calkins before he could do any
harm. but. taking advantage Of an oppor-
tunity. he turned the weapon upon himself
and fred a bullet into his breast. It Is
no, believed he Is seriously injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
AWARD FAvoRs STRIKERS
London Dockers Decide Nevertheless
Not TO Resume Work.

London. Aug. S-The arbitrator chosen
las week 70 effect a settlement between
the employers and the striking dock labor
ors has given an award in favor Of the
nen. but the lockers have decided not 10
resume work until the grievances Of the
rcsl porters and lghtermen are satisfied.
Z hese differences are expected 10 be com
promised within a few DAYS.
Unless a sediment Of the strike is
speedily Effected. a serious situation viii
result strike was called on Saturday of
thirty thousand carmen. coal porters ano
others and thus the entire stoppage OF
Londors transport trade is threatened.
Tn. would indirectly affect thousands OF
other workers and lead 70 a general cut
trg or OF food supplies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
ACTRESS HURT IN AUTO
Miss Hazel Robinson Pinned I'm
der Car Near Buffalo.
nv Telegraph ~ The Tribune.


Buffalo. Aug s-Miss Hazel Robinson
whose home is In the Hotel Girard. New
York city. was injured early to-day on the
Williamsvile Road. near this city. when
the automobile in which she was riding
suddenly turned over into a ditch, buryinG
the FIVE occupants beneath It's weight. That
the other four escaped with no injuries Is
considered unusual
In the party, besides Miss Robinson, were
Mr. and Mrs. Reed. OF the Hotel Albany
New York CITY; Albert Blakely and.G. W.
Jennings. jr.. OF this city. The car vas
owned and driven by the latter man.
Miss Robinson is an actress. Mr.. Reed
is the superintendent NJ private stable in
New York City
There is a sharp turn In the road where
the accident happened
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
STRIKE BRINGS STEAMER BACK

strike Of the hremen on the British
steamer Tanagra compelled that vessel 10
put about and return TO port shortly after
she sailed for Cristobal YESTERDAY The
Tanagra was hardly outside the Bar when
the coalpassers refused 70 work. The
steamer. on returning, anchored Of Tomp-
knsville.
The TanaRra is under the charter of the
Munson Steamship Line. plying between
this and West Indian and Central Ameri-
cao nOrtc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
LABOR MEN AGAINST WAR
Spsniards and French Join HANDS II
Anti-Militarist Demonstration.

Madrid aug San international meet.
ing arranged BY the labor federauons OF
spaln and France In protest against the
Tranco-spanish military operations in MO
rocco was held here TO-DAY Tnere was
n disorder
The French delegates asked the opaH
laros 10 consolidate with French "orAihs
men against war They declared the
french proletariat would oppose war py
trrike and the destruction OF properly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
UNION MEN MAY BECOME cops"

Reports made in some Of the unions yes
terdsy indicated that some Young tranes
nniohists may apply for Jobs on the poioe
force During q report made by Mattne"
NeConyille. delegate Of the safety Fms
nesIs Union % the Central Federa'.U
Union. McConyille said that with deiesa'e
who represented another union. ne me' 70
lice Commissioner Waldo. who ASKED VIZ
some Of the Young men Of good physique III
the unions did not apply for membership
an the police force.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
ROPE SNAPS AND KILLS MAN
Dock Hand Knocked Into Water b!
Flying Hawser End.

As Ile steamer Adirondack. Of the
Peorle's Line was tying up AZ Pier g.
North River yesterday morning a hawser
snappd from the strain and flying end
struck Francisco Frisco. knocking him into
,he water. He was instantly killed by the
blow
The body sank but was picked up by
Sergeant Dobert 81 the harbor police.
Frisco was an employe Of the Hudson
Navigation Company and lived at No 81
VariCk street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
JECONTE PROCLAIMED
BY ARMY IN HAYT|
ceneraI's Election Seems AS
sured-Port- Re-
mains Calm.
rvRMIN READY TO RETIRE
Rival Commander Says if Defeat
Is His He Will Accept 1t
Gracefully - DR.. Bobo
Also a Candidate.

po-r-au-P Prince. Aug. 6.-The first d.
.,s,on Of the revolutionary army entered
~ capital to-day and Immediately pro-
.,o;r,ed General Cincinnatus Leconte
chief Executive
General I.econte's election to the Pres
;dancv appears assured. The city re-
mains calm.
" Furniss. the American Minis
.sr went outside the city this morning
md warned the victorious army that if
.,,blic order was disturbed he would
[suse the landing of American marines
70 keep the peace.
The troops advanced in good order
on5 occupied all the stations in the city,
di.lodging therefrom the supporters of
,,o,eral Antenor Firmin. who marched
-, without any show of resistance.
General Leconte is expected 10 arrive
..o,v moment. and General Firmin will
f.o-oe IN tomorrow from Porto Rico on
hoard the French steamer Caravele.
t5,,-.ts, Aug. S-The French steam
C,a-a,.sIiA is in port here with General
..uor Ftrnin OF board. In an interview
~ General IIrmin said he hoped the
r-.si5an,,al election in Hayu could be car
"a ,r, legally and without difficulties be-
- -sised bv any Of the other candidates
- .ba office Of Chief Executive, which
-,,ss,v would result in bloodshed. If the
',.,,ior should 20 against him, General
Tirrnir added. he will accept defeat grace
flliy
rr Poho who was an agitator against
7-asident Nor7 Alexis and President simon
.,5 who was expelled from Hayti by both
~ them. is also 4 passenger on board me
sCs-aveue He announced his candidature
Cor the Presidency.
Nine Leconte. wife Of General Leconte.
al rroceed 10 Port-au-Prince by the Cara
vtlle
General Cincinnatus Leconte, who seems
.o-5sv IN be the most probable successor
q the Presidency OF the Haytian republic
-, gained prominence in Hayuan affairs
.r .m when. as Minister OF the Interior
s. me Cabinet Of President Nord Alexis. ne
VS. credited with having ordered the sum
,rar, shooting Of ten prominent revolution
.sis al POrt-au-Prince. These men were
tssn from their beds al dayoreak. marched
y cemetery and executed. With the
downfall Of the Nord Alexis regime. short
Ime attervard. Leconte was sent into exile
o. The new President. Simon.
Taking refuge in Jamaica, Leconte began
tn,ri-uing for the downfall of Simon. and
.n January Of this year started revolt
against him in North Hayu. II Vas snort
lived. however. and when the insurgents
were defeated Leconte took refuge in the
German Consulate at Cape Hayden. and
.ater was sent rom the island under the
protection Of the German Consul.
Nothing daunted, Leconte returned TO the
combat in May and assisted in leading the
last revolt which resulted in the overthrow
O. Simon He is mulatto. about forty-one
tesrs old, and d lawyer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
MUTINEERs REPORTED SHOT
Trouble Arose Aboard Spanish War
ship Lying Of Tangier.

Madrid. aug Sit IS rumored that tho
nler who mutinied yesterday on board the
bttleship Numancia while that vessel was
hirg ~ the roadstesd AZ Tangier have
been shot There is however. no connrma-
ton Of this
The government declares the insurrec-
ton was of no importance. Although the
ssilors who mutinied were armed they
wee few iu number. and were quickly
seize6 and placed in irons by their officers
snd the lovsl members Of the crew
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
CLARK SIGNS REINFORCEMENT

Washington. Aug 6.-Spesker Clark to-
day signed the Congressional reapportion-
ment bill, providing for an increase in the
membership OF the House OF Representa-
tives from 39l 10 433. Vice Presdent Sher-
man will sign the measure Monday. when
IL will go 10 the President for his signature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-08-07
SAY GIRL WAS KIDNAPPED
Police Search Cellars and Gar.
rets for Missing Child.

After thorough search ~ the alleys
hooks cellars and gsrrets NJ the ftaliar
district NJ East New York the police De
clsred yesterdy that they we're satisfied
that Catherine Russo. two and hall
years old. was kidnapped The child.
whose name was first given by her mother
"a Catherine Santsngely. disappeared from
in front Of her home. No. 1876 Stone street.
Saturday.
The demeanor Of the missing child
parents puzzles the detectives, a. they
show little anxiety. The father went
away early Yesterday and lid not return
until late That ne had been threatened
recently. in letters that said there would
be a kidnapping unless he paid money de-
manded Of him he admitted. There was
"a report that he had received letter on
SATURDAY demanding $1,000 He refused TO
deny or confirm this report