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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
METEOR" ONLY A HOAX
Supposed Visitor from Sky
Proves to Be Copper Stag.

Tiverton. r. l.. Sept S.-The Tiyerton
meteor" Of August q was removed to-
day from the realm OF natural phenomena
by two young men, who confessed 10 the
police that the supposed celestial visitor
was composed Of sixty pounds of dyna-
mite and quantity Of copper Stag,
The meteor" which was reported 10
have fallen in the Seaconnet River, was
accompanied by a binding light and
deafening crash. a day or two later two
fishermen found in their nets heavy
piece Of metal which was declared TO he
the fallen meteor" The fishermen put
their find on exhibition al 10 cents look
and did a profitable business until
Brown University geologist pronounced
the meteor to be nothing but copper
Stag. which was 10 be found In quantities
in the rear Of nearby manufacturing
plant.
The police closed the exhibition and
began an investigation, which resulted In
the confession OF two young men that
they and some companions had taken the
dynamite and exploded II behind Gould's
Island 20 create n sensation in the town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
NEW COTTON GINNING RECoPD
Farmers Put Out 794, 006 Bales in Eff
fort to Beat the Boil Weeyll.

Washington, Sept S.-Tho greatest
quantity Of cotton ever ginned In the
season prior to September ! was reported
by the Census Bureau to-day when It was
announced 1905 bales Of the growth OF
1913 had been put out from the ginneries
throughout the South The heavy ginn-
ings for the first period are the result OF
an early maturing of the crop and an
effort By farmers 10 beat the boil weevil,
In the opinion OF Census Bureau officials.
These figures compare with 10000 bales
last year 10 September !, III. 81 bales in
1911 and 3530l bales IN 1910 Round bales
included in the report numbered 1884.
compared with 1884 for last year. sea
island bales included 40. compared with
2S2 for last year.
All states reported an increased ginning
for the period over last years totals for
that time. except Texas and North Caro-
lima Last year TO September ] there mad
been ginned Sd per cent Of the entire
crop. in 1911 the quantity was per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
COUNTRY READY FOR WAR
Always Prepared, Penrose Tells
Army and NAVY Union.

Philadelphia. Sept. S.-The sixteenth ma
tional encampment OF the Army and Navy
Union began here to-day Senator Pen
rose said that this country was always
ready for war
1T may be that We are not prepared for
war in the sense that the military ma
lions of Europe are prepared, said Send-
tor Penrose. our geographical situation
and the purposes Of our Republic do not
require or justify such preparedness our
resources are UNNECESSARILY greater than
those of any other nation. or OF several
nations and at the call to arms million
men would tomorrow respond. ready 10
20 TO the front in the defence Of the Re
public"
The installation OF George Russell
Downs as national commander and the
presentation OF reports If officers and
committees took up most OF the time OF
to-day's session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
HAJGS SELF TO DEDPOST
Tailor Rescued by Wife and Is
Prisoner in Hospital.

Fred W. Ernst, a tailor, forty-nlhe
years old. and the owner OF No. sH Ma
nida street, The Bronx, five story
apsrtment house. where he lives. at
tempted suicide in his home last night
during the temporary absence OF his wife
by hanging himself with belt to the
bedpost
He was found in a semi-conscious con-
dition by his wife on her return, and
after cutting him down she called Or.
7 Bernard Cohen, OF No s63 Hunts Point
avenue. DR.. Cohen. after reviving him.
telephoned 10 the Morrisania station and
the man was taken to Lebanon Hospital
a prisoner. His wife told the police that
she knew OF no reason why her husband
should attempt to end his life. How
ever according To the police business
troubles caused Ernst TO become despon-
dent.
lie speculated in real estate IN the
Hunts Point section, and had recently
complained Of the dulness in the real
estate market
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
WANT WILL INTERPRETED
Wright Executors Ask Court to Solve
Legal Tangle.

An action for an Interpretation Of the
will OF j. Hood Wright. who died In 1891.
was brought in the Supreme Court yes
terday by Mrs Mary r. Wright, his
widow. and John Markle, executors and
trustees. The defendants are J. j. MOI
gan e. Co, who hold an assignment OF
the 5000 interest Of James s. Davie, and
the Public Library, which absorbed the
Washington Heights Free Library, a
beneficiary under the Wright will
Wrghts estate. valued At several mill
ion dollars. was divided into three equal
parts One went 10 Mrs Wright in trust,
and at her death 10 the benefciaries
named The other two parts were left in
trust for Miss Elizabeth J. Wright, "a
sister. at whose death 10000 was TO be
paid TO the Washington Heights Free
Library. the remainder being held for
the J. Hood Wright. now the knieker-
booker Hospital.
The executors want instructions as TO
whether the 10000 is payable 70 the
New York Public Library, since the
Washington Heights library has ceased
10 exist
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
WILSON WOULD CHANGE
THE ANTITRUST LAW
President Likely to Urge Seven
Sisters" Idea at Regular
Session of Congress.

FROM Inc lllNulf i'Hl'e"-l
WASHINGTON Sept s.-The President has
some decided. not to say radical views Of
the need OF antitrust legislation. but does
rot purpose 10 advance his programme
until the regular session of Congress He
has made a close study of the subject and
is prepared 10 outline an extensive pro-
gramme after he gets the tariff and cur
rency legislation of his hands.
IL is understood that the principle OF
President Wilson's idea about the anti
trust laws needed by present conditions IL
contained in the famous seven sisters,
the legislation enacted by the New Jersey
Legislature while he was Governor, but
his mind is still open to suggestions Be
fore he makes any announcement OF his
antitrust programme he will confer with
the Attorney General and other author-
ties
No secret is made of the fact that Pres
ident Wilson believes there is urgent need
Of amending the Sherman antitrust law
In several respects TO meet new condi-
tons. Attorney General McReynolds Is
also known TO favor changes 10 make the
law more effective and TO permit the pros
ecution Of certain combinations which
cannot now be successfully reached
Pending the enactment Of new laws. or
supplementary amendments 10 the Sher-
man law. the Department Of Justice VIII
probably suspend the trust busting IN
dustry 10 "A considerable extent. although
1t was emphatically stated to-day that
there will be prosecutions and dissolution
suits as circumstances demand The in
tontion OF the Attorney General, however
is TO hold in allegiance several doubtful
cases until the new legislation is passed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
MARYLAND WILS0NITES WIN
Deal Hard Blow to Democratic
Machine in Primaries.

Baltimore. Sept. S-The regular Demo-
cratic organization was dealt some hard
blows to-day by the Wilson Progrcssives
and independent Democrats I'm the direct
primaries In Maryland and Baltimore
city There were few contests among the
Republicans on the legislative tickets.
and In nearly every instance the organl-
zat!on was successful.
The nominations were for State Con-
trollcr. State Senators and members OF
the lower House Of the legislature and
members Of the Democratic state Conven-
tion. which selects the chairman OF the
state committee
Newspapers supporting the Democratic
Progressive ticket put up bitter night
against General Murray Vandiver. for
many years chairman Of the state COM
mittee. and one Of the leaders Of the old
German Smith Talbot state organization.
The returns show that the regulars will
easily control the state convention, as
surfing the reelection OF Nandiver as
chairman
There were no contests IN the nonina-
tons for United States Senator TO an
the unt AplfTG term OF the ldi' SfIdl'I
Rayner Blair Lee was nominated by the
Democrats and Thomas Parrau by tho
Republicans Lee is an anti-machIne
Democrat. but the machine put Gp no
candidate against him. He Is Wilson
Progressive.
The fight in Baltimore city wss very
bitter over the shrievalty nomination. ami
Thomas McNulty. the anti-machine Dem
ocratic candidate won by a good major
ity In the 81 Congress District Charles
+. Coady the regular Democratic organ
zation candidate. won. Woelpert the
Republican candidate for the nomination,
had no opposition.
For State Controller the nominees ar .
Democratic. Emerson Harrington; Repub-
llcan. Oliver Metzeradt.
The anti-machine Democrats scored A
triumph I'm the defeat OF Bob Padgett
and Max Ways. chief lieutenant OF John
Mahon. for members OF the state COM
mittee. Rawley, another machine man.
for the committee. was defeated. William
Curran, organization candidate for state
Senator in the list District won.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
WAR ON BAKEsHOP DISEASES
Bakers Aid Board Of Health In
PHYSICAL Examinations.

Oficers OF the bakers unions, IL is said.
are in sympathy with the Board OF
Health's action in requiring the bakers TO
pass a physical examination before the
physicians Of the board. Under this rule
about fifteen thousand bakers are being
examined az to their physical condition.
I'VE all are in accord with this action
on the part Of the Board OF Health" one
union leader said. ''In the past disease
has been spread by persons with tuber-
culosis working alongside Of others in the
bakeshops. Persons suffering from other
infectious diseases, which while infectious
might not be deadly have worked side by
side with sound people Under the pres
ent rules OF the Board OF Health no per-
son suffering from any kind OF infectious
disease work in q bakeshop."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
MISS M'CALL IN CONVENT
Niece of Tammany Candidate
for Mayor a Novitiate.
LBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.

Albany. Sept. S-Miss Nora Mccall,
niece Of Edward Mccall. Tammany canal
date for Mayor OF New York, entered the
Convent Of the Sacred Heart, at Kenwood,
to-day She came to Albany accompanied
by a relative. and her entrance into her
new life was without ceremony.
On arriving al the convent, she joined
a class Of fifteen other young girls, who
also took the vow The evening prayers
soon followed, and Miss Mccall found her
Ssif i'm the routine Of convent life. After
undergoing tho required studies as a no
.-.tiate she will become sister in about A
var.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
WATCH SHOWS TIME OF DEATH
Stops as Owner Is Ground Under
Freight Train.

4 we'll dressed man. about twenty-seven
years old. was killed in Yonkers last night
by being run over by freight train on
the Hud son River division of the New
York Central Railroad At the Vark street
crossing. He was riding on the train and
fell under a car. Both legs were cut or.
His watch was found TO have stopped at
go o'clock.
The man had cardcase containing
cards bearing the name OF Nicholas r.
Purlin. There was no address. The card
case was a souv mir given by the Everest
Engraving Company. Of Utica, y. Y. The
man wore a Panama hat I'm which was
the name Of the dealer NJ. Tafet, OF
East Orange, y j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
! MANY AT SETON HALL
Registration Promises Best
Year in History of Seminary.
fFrom The Tribune Correspondent


South Orange. n. j., Sept s.-The first
day OF registration OF students at Seton
Hall College indicated to-day that next
term the institution Will have the largest
number OF students In its history The
day was marked by the ordination as
deacons OF ten students who began on
Thursday their fourth year az the Semi
nary OF the Immaculate Conception. Eight
third year seminarlans received minor
orders.
The college begins the year with a new
chemistry and physics laboratory. under
the direction OF the Rev. John G.. Nc
Clary vice president of the college. Ii Is
expected that Bayley Hall will be finished
by Christmas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
WOULD ABANDON FRANCHISE

The New York. Westchester & Boston
Railway applied yesterday 70 the Pubic
Service Commission for permission 70
abandon its franchise on lines running 70
Clasons Point and Throg's Neck IN the
Bronx. The hearing was adjourned unui
Monday but IL is believed that the COM
mission will grant the application.
The line starts at the West Farms sta.
ton, in The Bronx. It runs number OF
long distance trolleys 10 other points ou'
wants to stop the Clason's Point service
because the business is poor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
LUNN CONTEMPT ORDER OFF
Withdrawn by Resident Whose Tree
Was Cut by Schenectady Mayor.

Schenectady, y. Y. Sept Mayor
George r. Lunn was served with a notice
this afternoon that TIE order to show
cause why he should not b. punished for
contempt of cour; was withdrawn The
notice was drawn by counsel for Dennis
Powlowicz, In front OF whose property
MAYOR Lunn cut down tree which was
protected by ar injunction granted by
County Judge Nayior
John II. Miller. counsel for Powlowicz,
said tonight: This does not mean that
we have dropped the matter but 1t sim
ply means that We do not intend that any
one can have an excuse To say that poli-
tics figure In 1t. There will be another
shov-cause order secured which | hope
10 have returnable before Supreme court
Justice Van Kirk on Monday. SepteEs-
ber I,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
COURT GRANTS WRIT TO
STOP TRIAL OF SULZER
Justice Rudd, Back from Eu-
rope, Acts on Petition of RenS.
SeIaer County Moose.
ARGUMENT ON SATURDAY
Impeachment of Governor Un-
constitutional Because Ses-
sion Was Extraordinary,
the Allegation.
fBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. ]


TROY n Y. Sept. s.-Justice William p.
at Albany, late this afternoon granted a
writ of prohibition restraining the Court
Of Appeals and the State Senate. sitting
as a court OF impeachment, from pro-
ceedng with the trial OF Governor Will
lam Sulzer until an alternative writ,
which will come up before Justice Ches-
ter Saturday, is disposed Of
Action for the writ OF prohibition was
instituted by Attorneys James Farrell
ana Frederick T. Draper, jr.. OF Troy, on
behalf Of Samuel 4. Fowler. OF Rensse-
laer In their petition to Justice Rudd II
was set forth that the action OF the
Legislature In impeaching the Governor
was unconstitutional. as IL was done at a
special session OF the Legislature.
II was set up also in the resolution that
the impeachment trial would call for an
unusually heavy expenditure Of the pub
lie money. and should be prevented, as It
would be unlawful in view OF the illegal
steps taken by the Assembly
In granting the writ Justice Rudd made
no comment. stating only that he had
just returned from Europe and aside
from newspaper comment was unac-
quainted with the case He made the
writ returnable Saturday, when II will
be argued before Justice Chester. and
during to-day and tomorrow copies ~
Justice Rudd's order will be served upon
members of the Court or Appeals and the
forty-nine State Senators and the nine
managers appointed by the Assembly
Mr Fowler. the petitioner. Is promi-
nent member Of the Rensselaer, County
Progressive party and Attorney Farrell
is the Bull Moose" candidate for Sur
roeate. Attorney Draper has been nomi-
mated for Justice of the City Court OF
Troy by the same marty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
MouLpER DIED FROM LockJAW

Martin Fay. forty years old, moulder.
Of No. 1873 Beach avenue. The Bronx.
died from lockjaw in Fordhsm Hospital
last night Ten days ago he tripped on a
nail, which pierced his shoe, scratching
his foot He had the wound cauterized
al the Hospital Of the Immaculate Con-
ceptlon. in Jamaica, and had forgotten
all about II when he was taken with
sharp pains in the leg yesterday after
noon. An ambulance was called and he
WAS hurried 10 the hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09

the writ He was then followed by
Deputy Attorney General Norton VINO
sustained the opinion Of his chief IN an
Ella borate argument to the effect that the
impeachment prevented the Governor
from doing any official act until his status
was determined by the trial. He alleged
that the Governor had no right to limit
the powers Of the Assembly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
FEINeeRo REPLACES kUTz.

Aaron a. Feinberg. lawyer Of No $50
Broadwa has been designated as the
Republican candidate for member Of the
Assembly from the 3lst District He
takes the pla-e of Irwin Kutz. who re-
fused the original designation. Mr.. Fem
berg is a brother Of pr. Israel L. Fem
berg. fusion candidate for Coroner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
POE'S BIOGRAPHER DEAD
Eugene L. Didier Victim of a
Bicycle Accident.
lBy telegraph to The Tri5unc.l

Baltimore. Sept S.-Eugene l.. Older.
author OF two biographies OF Edgar Allan
Poe and prominent a. an historian. died
to-night at his home here Mr.. p'dier
never recovered from the injuries he re-
ceived a year ago In "A bicycle accident
and had been confined TO his bed ever
since.
Eugene Lemoine Didier was bonn IN
baltimore December q lSs He COM
pl.ted his education al Loyola College He
entered a commercial life. but soon CAV"
II up for literature. editing The Southern
SoGety.'
vi G.dior was the author OF The Life
Of Edgar 4 Poe" Life and Letters Of
Naaamo Bonaparte." Primer Of Criu-
ciym." and THE Political Adventures Of
James q. Blaine" lie also contributed 90
magazines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-09-09
REPUBLICANS ELECT
PETERS IN MAINE
Continued from first page.

Progressive National Committee OF
Maine, said tonight.
The returns indicate the election
of John a. Peters in the Sd District
! We had no money. Lack OF funds
| hampered the Progressive working or
ganization and prevented proper pub
lefty II is evident that the voters OF
| the Sd District are absolutely opposed
to the policies OF the Democratic party
: Washington. Sept. S.-Returns from
| the Maine Congressional election. were
awaited here with extraordinary inter
est by the leaders of all parties. The
Democrats. who had sent Secretary
Bryan. Speaker Champ Clark and other
notable campalgners into Maine TO aid
! Pattangall, were keenly disappointed
/ when news came that their man was
defeated
! President Wilson waited for the re-
! turns until late in the night.
Augusta, Me, Sept. S.-UnTed States
Senator Burleigh, speaking of the Sd
District election to-day, said:
The result of the election, won m
the face of tremendous odds, is most
gratifying. 1t is an inspiration 10 the
Republican party. Its influence will De
nation wide. Viewed as an expression
OF the voters in James G. Blaine's old
district upon the pending Democratic
! bill, it is of great significance. the
campaign was conducted upon the
/ tariff issue. While Mr.. Peters's plu-
rality was less than 1000, yet IT should
I be noted that the entire anti-Demo-
cratic vote on the tariff issue was
about 21000, in a total vote Of less
( than $4,000"
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-21
THE PLACE TO LIVE

The San Luis valley faces one Of the most
prosperous years in its history. The recent show
ers have benefited all sections and all crops are
making an extraordinary growth. The beet out
look is very encouraging.
With the assurance OF permanent mining activ-
ity in the Platoro- -Summtvie district and the con-
struction of railroads traversng the rich agricul-
tural territory locality holding greater promise
could scarcely be found.
In the San Luis valley one has perfect eli
mate and pure artesian water, and may engage in
business agriculture with less worry than any
place on the globe.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-21

Happy Williams returned to
Monte Vista Wednesday from the
road camp on the Alamosa river.
On account Of good deal Of rock
work his crew was unable to COM
plete the Forest Service project
with the available funds, and about
$500 additional will be required for
that purpose.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-21
WOOL OVER HIS EYES

j. NJ Archueta has concluded that the Under
wood tariff will become law and hurried to tele
graph acceptance of an offer of I3 cents per pound
tor his wool. According to !. NJ. local sheepmen
are scared over the sheep and wool prospects and
many are trying to let loose.-Pagosa Springs New
Era
Someone has evidently been pulling the wool
over his eyes" Mr.. Archuleta evidently is
aware that the tariff on wool has been II cents
pound during the last fourteen years and the
cents has been able to fix the price of wool.
Liverpool the free trade center or distributing
point of the civilized world, fixes the price of wool
on the basis of demand and supply
Uncle Sam:-Please protect and my wife,
my son John and his wife, US four and no more
This in substance, is the prayer of the protec-
zionist.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-21

Haying on Rock creek will COM
mence next Monday. In the mean.
time water will be turned of the
hay lands and incidentally out of
the roads. Now is the time to re-
pair the Gunbarrel road south of
Monte Vista, and when repaired
some one should be employed to
see that it is not ruined by flood
ing.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-21

y f. Z. Ewell, son of Mrs. G.
DOS'her, who left for California
"VVA ago, has written home a very
=, ,''e''ing ~ account of his trip and
u the places he has visited since
y" arrival at the coast.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-21

The pest house tenants have
been given their liberty. There
have been a few cases of smallpox
and these have been rigidly han
died to prevent contagion.
The Monte Vista journal., 1913-06-21

w. K. Farrar and j. M. Murray,
former residents of Monte Vista
but now living in Denver, were
here this week, called as witnesses
in the Graybill. .Corlett ditch case.