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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-20

The Republican committee organized
under the new primary law TO desig-
nate candidates TO run at the primaries
Of that party for the nominations for
Mayor. Controller and President OF the
suggested 10y the fusion committee last
night. John Purroy Mitchell. Collector
Of the Port, was designated for Mayor,
William A. Prcndergast. the present
Controller, for that Office. and George
McAncny. President Of the Borough OF
Manhattan, for President Of the Board
Of Aldermen.
Victory for the fusion forces came
only after the stiffest sort of a fight
on the part Of those opposed TO the ac-
ceptance Of Mitchell who tried 70 bring
about an adjournment After bitter
Wrangle, which reached such stage
at one time that the chairman abso-
lutely lost control Of the situation. the
advocates Of an adjournment were
beaten by a vote of I6s to Gl7.
1t was not until after midnight tnat
the vote on Mayor was taken up
Frederick G. Tanner named Mr.
Mitchell Albert Ottinger. former leader
Of the 18th District. placed Assistant
District Attorney Frank Moss in nom
ination against Mitchell
The vote resulted as follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-20
GYPSY TRIAL AL FRESC0
In Open Field Because Crowd
OVertaXeS Courtroom.

Monticello, y. Y, Aug. 19.-Six gyp-
sizes were put on trial in, an open field
at Callicoon to-day in the presence of
nearly the entire summer colony and
many Sullivan County people. Justice
Starck's courtroom was not large
enough for the throng that came TO the
trial and court adjourned 10 the
meadows.
Gypsies from a band which posse
Of citizens drove from Newburg fort
night ago surrounded Charlotte Ma
retta, Anna Golden and Anna Molusky,
all of New York City, as the three were
strolling near the encampmcnt last
night. The girls were told they must
have their fortunes told and must pay
for it. They tried to escape. but were
forced 10 give up their jewelry and all
their money. $50 in cash.
The prisoners were defended to-day
by a gypsy. who proved well versed in
law. Nevertheless. they were con-
victed. fined SIG each and ordered to
leave town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-20
THAW TELLS TRIBUNE
I'LL NOT KILL WIFE"
In Interview in SherbrOoke Jail
Fugitive Denies He Seeks
Vengeance.

fFrom The Tribune Correspondent
Shcrbrooke. p. @, Aug. 19.-Harry
Kendall Thaw tonight received the
representative Of The Tribune in the
,ailers room at the Sherbrooke Jail. and
granted him the only interview that he
has given to the press since he was
taken into custody by the Canadian
authorities.
Whatever the hopes or plans OF the
slayer Of Stanford White may be. he
kept them hidden. His demeanor
while not unduly depressed. neverthe-
less betrayed keen disappointment that
his efforts 20 escape had gone so far
amiss. At times while I talked with
him his face frightened somewhat, as
though he felt that. after the many OBJ
stacles he had surmounted in his fight
for freedom, he would be able to win
I'm the end.
When Thaw was brought into the
office of the jailer TO receive me ne
was asked to pose for photograph
He smiled for the first and only time
during the course Of our conversation.
please do not ask me 10 be photo
graphed now" he said. Il haven't a
clean collar with me. and | want to be
presentable when have my picture
taken. I will he ready for you when
7 go 10 the courtroom tomorrow
And the smile died away, replaced
by a look Of grave anxiety, as ne
thought how much that session in the
courtroom would mean to his future.
Thaw finally consented 10 give me
an interview. but said It would have to
be brief He said:
"The stories that have been printed
10 the effect that | have any intention
Of going 10 New York to kill my wife
or anv other person against whom 1
may harbor unfriendly feelings are alb
solute tommyrot.
II refuse to discuss any statements
SO senseless and absurd
'I must also decline to give you
detailed account OF my trip from
I.enox. Mass. 10 Sherbrooke. AS Tor
my plans in coming to Canada, you
may gather from the events OF the
dav that It was my intention TO go
hack 70 Pittsburgh. my home, to visit
my family.
"Extradition proceedings and my
nrosent legal status. fear. | am not
oon,netent to discuss. | must refer you
tor anv information OF that character
70 my counsel. Colonel IA. r. Fraser
who viii give out any statement in my
behalf that he deems proper
.J have the kindest feelings toward
the people of the Dominion OF Canada
for their consideration toward me-
Please express TO them my thanks.
Colonel II. r. Fraser is one OF the
foremost lawyers Of the Province OF
Quebec.
The only statement given out by him
tonight reiterated Thaw's thanks to
the Canadian people and went on TO
ouote at some length from the charge
of District Attorney Jerome to he
Jury in the trial OF 1903, particularly
from that part Of the charge in which
Thaw's provocation for his act vas
cited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-20
kcenig Leads Battle.

After the Mitchell fight was over
Prendergast and McAneny were named
by acclamation. The fight for the adop-
tion Of the ticket named by the fusion
committee was led by Samuel :.
Koenig. president Of the New York
County Committee. who was opposed
Nv Jacob \. Livingston, chairman OF
the Kings County Committee; Abra-
ham s. Gilbert, former Congressman
William S. Bennet and others. II had
been the intention Of the anti-Mitchel
men 10 try 10 stampede the meeting
for District Attorney Whitman. for
Mayor.
They had the wind taken out OF
their sails by the absolute refusal OF
District Attorney Whitman TO allow
his name 10 be used as candidate
for the Mayoralty nomination.
The opponents OF fusion used every
device known to parliamentary law to
hiring about an adjournment John 5.
McKeon. Of Brooklyn. the chairman,
plainlv was I'm sympathy with them.
and at one time he and Mr.. Koenig,
whom he refused to recognize, almost
came TO blows.
Everybody was trying to talk at once,
and II looked as though the meeting
would break up in disorder through the
inability OF Mr.. McKeon to hold the
committeeman in order. Mr. Koenig
got on a chair right under the nose Of
Mr.. McKeon and shouted:
You cannot shut me out"
81 want you to behave. that is ALL"
replied McKeon. swinging his gavel.
II finally became necessary for John
Boyle, jr., secretary of the committee,
10 take charge Of the situation and re-
peat the rulings Of the chairman
through an improvised megaphone.
Motion after motion and appeal after
appeal piled up, until it looked as
though there would be no way to
siraighten things out. Finally Mr..
<oenig. Frederick G. Tanner Jacob
Livingston and several other leaders
jumped up on the platform and held
conference. and ii was decided TO
simply sweep the decks clear and vote
on the question alone as to whether
there should be an adjournment or not.
Then it was that the vote was taken
on that question alone. Bronx was
for adjournment. except the Both Dis
trict In spite Of some heavy blocks
~ votes for adjournment in Kings,
william NJ. calder. leader of the
fusion advocates in Brooklyn. was able
70 cast a majority of some $50 votes
against adjournment out OF the total
Kings vote.
Mr.. Koenig managed to hold New
Continued on third page. nfth column.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-20

BEFORE DR.. Shurtleff was retained
Tbaw see sawed with declarations that
he was Thaw and that he wasn't
Thaw. He frankly admitted his iden-
tity when first detected; yet offered
70 bet the constable $40 that he wasn't
Thaw when arrested. He told the
deputy sheriff who caused his arrest
that he was Thaw, but stubbornly re-
sisted the suggestion as to his identity
while in the Jail at Coaticook. only to
break down In the end. acknowledge
his name and send dispatches; which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-20
JOHN DIS TEA IN PERIL
Attempt To Burn His $4,000
Jap House Reported.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Tarrytown. n. Y, Aug. 19.-Accord
ing to reports abroad in Pocantico
Hills an attempt was made a few
nights ago to burn John ID. Rookie
teller's beautiful japanese tea house,
which cost $4,000.
The story is that one of the Rookie
feller workmen found a bunch Of in
flammable material hidden in the
shrubbery near the house and reported
his find 10 the superintendent. The
guards on the estate were placed on
double duty and word was sent to
Sheriff Doyle.
Mr.. Rockefeller's stable was de-
stroyed about six weeks ago, and two
weeks later the studio OF his sculptor
was burned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-20
MOSS NAMED BY "ANTIS"
But Koenig Leads Successful
Fight and Mitchell Wins
by Vote of 895 to
169-Adjournment
Plot Fooled.
81 WILL KEEP MY WORD"
WHITMAN WIRES TANNER
The Mt. Washington House,
Breton Woods, N. n.

Frederick c. Tanner, New York.
Representative Repub cans
were prominently connected with
the Committee Of One Hundred
and Seven. Mr.. Mitchell was Sc
Iected for MayoraIty candidate and
| for District Attorney. havo
stated that ! would accept the NOM
ination for District Attorney and !
propose to keep my word.
| will not under any circun-
stances run for Mayor against MIR.
Mitchell. Il is the duty OF the Re-
publican party to support fusion.
Am leaving for New York to-
night.
CHARLES S. WHITMAN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-20
THAW LOSES WAR OF WITS;
RURAL, DEPUTY TRAPS HIM

riveted the already certain identifica-
ton.
These kilograms were addressed TO
Mrs. Mary Thaw. his mother, TO Roger
OMara, the Thaw family detective. and
others who have played leading roles
I'm his attempts to obtain liberty by
legal means.
The keen wit and eye OF a rural
deputy sheriff enmeshed Thaw once
more in the processes of the law. and
while the crack detectives of Eastern
cities were seeking him the village
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-20
THAW'S SISTER TO CANADA
Mrs. Carnegie Sends Message
In Mother About o Mara.

Harry Thaw's sister. Mrs. George
Lauder Carnegie. started from New
York late last night to meet her
brother at Sherbrooke. Canada. she
sent the following telegram 10 their
mother, Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw' at
Cresson. Penn:
I'VE are leaving for Canada. Hope
O'Mara has left"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-20
SEVEN DROWN IN BOAT CABIN

Keokuk. Iowa, Aug. ls.-seven perso"'
were trapped I'm the cabin OF the govern
ment steamer Henry Bosse and were
drowned when the Vessel was overturned
tonight in a windstorm IN the ''"s 90
a narrow channel OF the MISSISSIPPI - .a
here Seven other persons were rescued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-20
President Still Hopes That Ex-
Governor Lind, Helped by Eng
IiSh Influence, Will Solve
Mexican Problem.
HUERTA'S REPLY IN PARTS
Seven Thousand Word Rejec-
tion of Mediation, Sent by
Gable in Sections, Is Re-
garded in Washington as
a Play for Popularity.

Washington. Aug. 10. - President
Huertas formal reply to President
Wilson's various proposals for peace in
Mexico. which rejects all suggestions
Of mediation, as told by The Tribune
to-day. and urges recognition of the
Huerta administration by this Govern
ment, is being received at the White
House I'm instalments. and is being
scanned with no little anxiety by the
President.
The Huorta reply-a note Of about
seven thousand words-is prefaced
with a summary by Ex-Governor Lind
the Presidents special envoy, which
covers the principal points Of the re-
sponse and expresses the belief that
there is still hope Of favorable out
come of the negotiations, despite the
rebuff. II may take several days be-
fore the full text Of the reply is re-
ceiyed and fully verified, as the trans
mission is tediously slow.
President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan are hoping that the Lind mis-
sion. aided by the quiet influence "t
Great Britain and possibly other Euro
pcan powers. will result in the evolu-
fion Of some practical plan for ending
the revolution and restoring peace. hut
there is an atmosphere Of gloom in ad-
minis7ration quarters as the result ~
Huerta's determined reputation OF
every suggestion for mediation. There
is no attempt 10 disguise the hope that
Hucrta will retire. and those closest
10 the administration believe that suS-
restions To tlis effect will he continued
Notwithstanding the dolicacy OF such
course.
The opinton is expressed that
Huorta is making a bold stand realiz-
ing that the crisis I'm his official career
is at hand and that his closest sup
poriers are exerting every effort 10
arouse sentiment In his behalf among
the Mexican people. There are those
who contend that his absolute rejec-
tion Of President Wilson's peace pro-
posaIs and the defiant uttcrances cred
tied 10 him recently arc only play
for popularity in Mexico, and due TO
tho fact that his power is waning
False reports about an ultimatum TO
the United States and the giving II
passports TO Nelson O'Shaughnessy' the
American Charge d'Anaires, printed
to-day. are believed to be part OF me
popularity programme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-20
REPORTS Promptly Denied.

The sensational IepoI'S 'i"H' w -
of Mexico. representing that Huerta had
issued an utlmatum To the United states
and purposed 10 hand 10 Nelson o OShaugh-
Messy. the American charge d'affaires his
rsssnorts were denied early In the day.
although il is suspected I'm Washington
that this story was inspired by a member
Of the Huerta Cabinet TO strengthen the
de facto President with the more belliger-
ent Of the Mexican people.
The denial came in a telegram from the
American charge and a quiet investiga-
tion has been started 10 ascertain the
source Of the story, which had all the
semblance OF being authentic. 1t is ex-
pccted there will be some interesting de
velopments.
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan
are reticent about the reports. aside from
authorizing dcnials. but II Is known that
they believe that there are influences at
work To prejudice the Mexican people
against the United States and hamper the
mission Of Mr. Lind. Every effort is be-
ing made by the administration TO dem
onstrate the fricndliness OF this nation TO
the Mexicans. and IT is felt that sensa-
tloIdl ItDOIlS dlf b'iir o'liN
with view to checking the progress OF
Mr.. Linds negotiations and embarrassing
the administration.
Secretary Bryan was at his office early
to-day and was greatly relieved TO lind
the message from Charge O'Shaughnessy
denying the report OF serious rupture In
the negotiations between Mr.. Lind and
President Huerta Mr. Bryan went TO
the White House for conference with
the President and while there received
a reassuring cable message from Mr..
Lind, in which the latter reported two
hour conference with President Iiuerta.
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan
felt much encouraged over the reception
Huerta accorded to Mr.. Lind. the latter
characterizing IT I'm his dispatch as very
cordial" They felt that the special envoy
had made progress. despite the fact that
the proposals submitted had been reject
ed They insisted throughout the day
that the situation was still hopeful and
that there was possibility of a solution
OF the problem.
Included in the message from Mr..
Lind. but under date OF August Is. was
the 1rSt part llt lfAl VI lHt HOtc
which constitutes the Huerta reply 10
the American proposal Its preliminary
sections gave no hint OF ultimate re-
lection. but were phrased in courteous
terms II set forth historically the es-
tablishing Of unofficial relations. con-
versations with Foreign Minister Gam
boa ard the first conferences between
Huerta and Lind In this note. Huerta
referring to Lind as well Informed
man." animated by the sincerest mo-
tives TO bring about a satisfactory solu-
tion of the unfortunate tension" exist
ing between the two nations. The com
munication. after narrating the develop
ments that led up TO the presentation
of the American note. ended abruptly
with the notation that the remainder
would be forwarded later.
Light was thrown on the apparent In
consistency OF President Hue'ta In deciar-
Continued on nfth page. fourth column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-20

The vote resulted as follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-20
GENERAL.
FOREIGN.

Fair Boycott British Blunder.....'
Probe for Balkan Massacres. ........
Castro Fools Caracas. ...............
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-08-26

What slll Uncle Sam DO with his
machinery ~
Some q i vii b kept at pana-
ma but a great deal AZ IL VII have
70 De sold or otherwise disposed &
rake the cars and other rolling stock.
We have - much down there that Il
IL We're placed a. closely a possible
on a single track lt would tax. thirty
Va" mules THIS rolling stock n tho
central division which includes The
'ulsbTa Cut would III a track nine
teen miles l~ux THIS VIII
be stored and Sold as fast as posi-
bic Much - ii - ia excellent con-
Can You e>- me al, IDEA - -
No. The machinery which ~e
nave III the central dl>islon cost u
about 81. coo ooo. hut a compsratIye-
~ small percentage II that will be
realized on 4 final sale. The sho,e,x
cars and engines are IN .xc.licn
shape"
Should not the canal l.. tested -.
Iore ships are allowed To 10 through
Il suppose that VII lie done II :
important that the operating force
should be thoroughly trained, and all
the machinery brought up 60 the
highest pitch Of efficiency. before
commercial and war vessels are al
lowed TO pass through. This may he
done ~ experimenting with such
craft as belong To the canal commits
sion and are no longer needed fer
other work. With these vessels We
could train the operating force and
try out the machinery The safety
appliances should also be tested. and
| doubt not they will be
FRANK G.. CARPENTER
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1913-08-26
A Talk With Col. David D. Gail.
lard, the Engineer Commits
sioner of the Culebra Cut.
About Them.
ENORMOUS INCREASE IN
THE WORK IS CAUSED

low Six Great Pyramids Of
Earth Have Dropped Into the
Cut-How the Rocks Ooze
and the Mountains Flow-Can
They BE Stopped a
Sea Level Canal Would Have
Been lmpoSSible-After the
Canal Is FiniShed-What In
Gle Sam Will DO With His Men
and Machinery-Twelve Mil
lion Dollars Worth of Stuff
for Sale at Culebra.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-14

What He Thought.
A pompous politician, while on his
way out to take over the governor
ship of one of our colonies, was ap-
preached on the promenade deck by
an innocent-looking fellow-passen-
ger, who, raising his hat, humbly in
quired: would you mind telling me
what 'K.C.M.G' means at the end of
your name, sir? 1t has puzzled one
or two of u.s. Knight Commander
of ST. Michael and St. George, of
course" said the; pompous one, as he.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-03-14
inflated his chest. "Oh!" said the in
nocent. 81 thought it meant Kindly
Call Me Governor'y!'

Benevolent Party-Don't you think
fishing is very cruel sport Angler
Cruel? Well, l should say so. I've
sat here three days and not had a
bite, been nearly eaten up by gnats
and stung by two wasps, lost my
pocket-knife in the river, and the sun
has taken all the skin off the back
of my neck. e,.-.Gs
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-22

Ills face was arm and stern. bis cyl
had grown steadier. and his manner
was slow but certain. On LIS race
were the signs Of the terrific struggle
In which he had taken part.
La could not believe MS eyes.
nor was he willing to make terms VII.
his former clerk. but Hiliara. s"'r
Ing a grim smile, proved that he was
the one. Lake. humbled by the evr
dence that Hilla.d had been the pow
er behind the competition. surrender.
led. The terms were discussed ana
drawn up by Miss Romley. She won
dered at the masterfulness OF -aiIlard.
at his sure grasp Of the items. ana
his relentless hold on the vital points
at stake. j.
When they were both through. and
Lakes shaking hand was signing the
agreement, Hillard leaned back. and
his eyes went to hers. but hers drop
ped before the mute power In his.
and she did not look up. He went
on to tell Lake that the words no
spoke had ripped the mask nom his
own life, and he had seen how useless
Il was. He offered Lake the posi-
ton Of eastern manager. Lake gulp'
ed q little, and asked for time to think
It over Hillard agreed. and his voice
was kindly.
When Lake went out. she expected
Hilard to go. too. but she heard his
steps come back toward her desk. She
was afraid Of him now. she knew. and
she did not lift her face: but she mas
tered her fears enough to say. WELL
Mr.. Hillard. I suppose am dis
charged, and must needs seek . new
position" She said II - playfu"y
as she could.
He did not answer, but she felt hii
hands come down. and lift her to hel
feet. She knew then BY the toucf
what VI 9 coming. The suddenness O
It made her tremble . little. and chi
thrust Ter face against his coat. q
his strong arms drew her close t
him.
"Yes. you are discharged. Alice. bu
I want to give you the highest posi-
ton a man can offer girl. want 70,
to be my partner In the business o
building HON, and happiness. Ar
you willing?"
Soothed by the quiet sense of pow
or, the low thrill Of emotion In hi
voice. she loowed up into his eyes
IL them far back. was the CLEAN 0
the old good nature.
Her answer was not in words, bu
II sealed the agreement.
Copyright. 1918. by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicatc.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-22
RATHER GAVE MAMMA AWAY
To an Observing Mind There Would
Appear to Have Been Some Point
to kitty's Questioning.

A new family had moved into the
house next door to the Smiths. accord.
ing to a story told by Postmaster
General Hitchcock, and little Kitty
Smith was on the back porch of her
own home cultivating the acquain.
lance Of the little girl on the opposite
porch
whats your name!" she asked.
FLORENCE" replied the newcomer.
whats yours?"
Katherine" was the answer, but
they always call me Kitty. The name
OF the folks that used to live here BE-
fore you came was Jones'"
"Our name is Thompson" said the
new girl I'VE came all the way from
Baltimore"
"Our name is Smith," returned Kit.
ty. Say, you never met the Joneses.
did you!"
"Oh, no." rcjoined the new girl.
mot your Jonoses."
"They was Just something awful for
borrowing" volunteered Kitty. "They
used to send over to our house three
or four times week to borrow coffee,
sugar and things. and never paid Il
back. Say. you folks don't borrow like
that. do you!"
"Oh, no." was the reassurins ~
sponse OF the new girl.
"She says they don't. mammal"
called out Kitty. turning around and
facing the hilf.open door OF the Smith
home. Telegraph.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-04-22
Grow Trees From Top Down.

A foreign railway company has solv.
ed the plan Of getting good shade
trees in n short time. thought they
may be small. The trees are 30 ar.
ranged that after two years. time they
will give as much shade as trees In
the ordinary way of setting out would
give that are IS or 90 years old. The
company gets small elm tree. pre-
ferablv, dirring this. roots and all.
from The ground. The tree then Is set
the top part being set into the ground
md the roots are left In the air. The
tree then grows. forms roots on what
originally was the top OF the tree. and
the original roots that now take the
Mace of the branches begin to leaf out
and form complete foliage very
quickly. Beautiful specimc ms OF such
inverted trees are to be seen by the
fountains in Kensington gardens, Lon.
don.