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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
NEW LAW COSTLY TO u. S.
Ordnance Work Must Be Done
at Government Plants.
Iron The Tribune Bureau.

Washington, July 3.-The War De-
partment finds it is much embarrassed
BY a clause inadvertently incorporated
in the law which went into efec: on
July !, which compcls the department
to have certain ordnance work done
at government plants regardless OF
price. This imposes an obligation on
the War Department which is not re-
garded with favor by the military au-
thorities, largely because it means eX-
ira expense in the way OF production
OF material.
Ii has been estimated that work
done at a government plant costs al
least 20 per cent more than the same
work done under contract. This is
because Of the holidays, amounting TO
fifteen a year, given government en-
ployes, and the system of disability
pay, 10 say nothing of the additional
cost in the way Of overhead charges
connected with a government estab-
lishment
A recent incident which permits =
comparison of costs shows that GER
tain army ordnance work done at one
Of the arsenals, at WATERFOWL, Mass,
would cost three times that of the
same work done under contract. The
estimate from the Watertown arsenal
amounted to 81 each for furnishing
5000 3-inch shrapnel case forgings.
The three bids received from private
plants ranged from 81 SIS 10 81 q each.
The delivery OF the material was
TO be completed in the arsenal in fif-
teen months. II could be furnished
from a private plant in ninety-eight
DAYS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
WIDOWED ASTOR
BRIDE In SCHOOL
Former Miss Force At
tends DeaCOneSSeS'
Institution.

Folk who have been much in the
society of Mrs. John Jacob Aston at
Bar Harbor this summer have been
struck by the ancient wisdom that
falls easily from her young lips. They
have found her quite able to carry
her end Of a conversation on such sub
jects as ethics, biblical history and
even socialism.
Often she has been heard to remark,
"As a Kempis says in his Imitation
Of Christ" or, Speaking of socialism
il you will read Keir Hardy's From
Serfdom 10 Socialism, you will see il
in entirely new light. ] am sure
did"
Such references from the late
Colonel Astor's young widow were just
a bit startling TO some of her more
conservative friends until they learned
that she had picked up her new learn
ing at the New York Training School
for Deaconesses, and that she had
cleaned her knowledge OF socialism
under the tutelage Of the Rev. Arthur
Prince Hunt. professor Of Christian
Ethics at the General Theological
Seminary.
Mrs. Aston was enrolled in the Train
ing School for Deaconesses for the
term that closed the first OF May as a
nonresident special student, combining
her attention to Professor Hunts
course in Christian Ethics.
Here is some Of the reading Mrs.
Aston was required to do in taking the
course: Peters. early Hebrew story;
Stalker, "The Ethics of Jesus; KEN
ps. "The Imitation Of Christ; James,
"The Varieties Of Religious EXpe-
rience"; Uhlhorn, "Christian Charity
in the Ancient Church; Scudder, $50
cislism and Character; Noel. Social
ism in Church History; Rauschen-
busch, christianity and the. Social
Crisis" "Christanizing the Social
Order; Hunter, Socialists at Work;
Gilman. "The Msn-Made World; Field
ing Hall, "The Soul Of the People;
Coomara, Studies in National Ideal
ISM; Engel, "Origin of the Family:
Olive Schreiner, women and Work, -
and Kcir Hardy, From Serfdom to
Socialism"
Mrs. Aston studied in the same school
from which Romola Dahlgren, grand
daughter Of Rear Admiral Dahlgren,
was graduated last May as desconess
to take up her field Of work in Rhode
Island under the direction OF Bishop
Perry. But Mrs. Astor's aim was not to
fit herself for active church WORK. Ac-
cording TO member OF the school yes
terday, she was induced to take the spe-
cisl course under Professor Hunt by
Miss Sybil X. Kane, of % West 47th St.,
a close friend and special student at
the school.
miss Kane" The Tribunes inform
ant said, "was greatly impressed by
Professor Hunts personality and teach
ngs and got Mrs. Aston interested in
his course. They we're both faithful
attendants, az. indeed, any one who en-
ters the school is expected to be. Their
interest was only in that one subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
SAME CRIME PUT ON TWO
President Pardons One of Men
Serving Murder Sentence.

Washington, July "a case Of two
men serving sentences for the same
crime was revealed to-day when Presi-
dent Wilson signed a commutation
which will open the doors Of Leaven-
worth prison to Sam Coltrane, doing
a life sentence for a murder TO which
a prisoner in the Oklahoma state
penitentiary recently confessed.
Coltrane has been confined for more
than ten years for the crime which a
jury decided in September Tom Wat
son. now in the Oklahoma penitentiary,
committed. He has been in Leaven-
worth since February, 1907, when he
was convicted, but was in jail also for
nearly four years previously awaiting
trial
The crime was the killing of Cicero
Coltrane, a cousin Of Sam, who had
leased a farm near Hochatown, Okla.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
MAN AND WIFE KILL
BURGLAR IN HONE
Husband Beats Intruder Down in
Duel in Dark and Woman
Throttles Him.

Yorkville. H., July 3.-In fight N
the dark early to-day with burgl n
in their home, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Crimwood killed the intruder. Inc
man died as Mrs. Grimwood was throt-
thing him.
TIE robber, apparently fifty years
old. wore a new suit Of clothes. In the
pocket was a receipt from Chicago
department store for suit, and 1T bore
the name william Davis. Slips show
ing apparent profits Of $4,000 or $4,000
on the Chicago Board OF Trade also
were found. The police believe the
clothing was stolen and that the pa
pers belong TO another man.
The husband seized club wnen
awakened. The robbcr held an ice pick.
Neither could see the other, and ;hey
lunged about the room. Now and thea
Grimwood got home blow with the
club. while the thief reached Grimwo9d
with the pick.
AZ length one Of Grimwood's swiogs
folt on the robbers head and he
dropped. Mrs. Grimwood lesped upon
the robber. catching him by the throa.:
She choked him while her husband
struck light and vent for u rope 10
bind the man. The robbcr died ~ her
husband returned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04

St. East oath St, East 112th St, West
l29th ST.. West Goth ST. and Barrow at
Manhattan, and Metropolitan ay.,
Brooklyn.
At Tammany Hall, in 14th St, Sem
ator James Hamilton Lewis, of Hi
nos. will be the principal speaker, and
other addresses will be made by Rep
resentative Henry D. Flood, Of Vir-
ginia: Joe Henry Eagle, of Texas. and
Henry Nollmer. of Iowa. Grand
Sachem John r. Voorhis will preside
Brooklyn will present varied and
interesting programme. Al 1880
o'clock this morning there will be a
celebration in Borough Hall, where
speeches will be made by Mayor
Mitchell Martin ". Littleton and
others. There will be exercises at
ffty-two public schools between 1880
o'clock and noon.
In the afternoon there will be con-
certs in nine parks and athletic meets
at ten public Fairgrounds. Borough
Hall. Sunset Park. Martyrs Monument,
plaza at Prospect Park, Fort Greene
Park. Tompkins Park. Carroll Park and
irving Square Park will have electrical
Examinations that will continue 70"
three days. There will be celebrations
i'm every one of the twenty-four alder
manic districts.
The Bronx offers celebrations at all
Of the public schools in the morning,
and elaborate programmes at Crotona
Park. Pelham Park. Macomb's Dam
Park. st. Mary's Park and Fulton
Park. Kings Park. Astoria, and Hollis
Field will be the centres Of Queens
Couuty's observation of the day.
Staten Island will celebrate by cXer-
ciscs of various kinds at st. George,
Stapleton, West New Brighton, Port
Richmond, Tottenville. Linolcumvillc
and Farm Colony. The central cele-
bration will be at Curtis Athletic Field
at $3.50 o'clock. The Italians will con-
gregate at Rosebsnk TO laud Garibaldl.
The city's new beach front is ready
for the thousands who will go to Coney
Island. Brighton Beach will enter par
ticularly into the holiday spirit with q
patriotic rally of the American Society
Of Engineers, Architects and Con-
structors.
The day in Long Branch will BE-
marked by the opening Of the new So
600 casino and swimming pool of the
Seabright Beach Club. Ocean Park, The
city's playground, will be thrown open
tonight.
The railroads reported the exodus OF
100000 persons for nearby resorts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
DYING FROM SHOT
OF JEALOUS RIVAL
Insurance Man, infatuated with
His Stenographer, Held for
Att cking Her Fiance.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune

Lexington, KY, July 3.-Temporsrily
insane with Jealousy because his
stenographer was TO marry younger
man, Judge J. X. Greer, fifty-five years
old, an insurance man, known
throughout the South, to-day shot and
MORALLY wounded Charles Troutman,
thirty-fye. wealthy druggist, at
Paducah. Ny. Miss Pernie Shcmwel,
twenty-nine is the woman in the case.
The bullet passed through Trout
mans forehead. forcing out both eyes.
Greer surrendered 20 the police and
was locked up. His bond was fixed at
$4,000. He alleges self-defence.
According to Miss Shemwell, Trout
man was engaged TO marry her. The
three were together in Greer's Office.
Greer left and returned few minutes
later, when a quarrel began, but Miss
Shemwell said the shooting was done
in cold blood. She has been in Greer's
employ eight years. Troutman, who
formerly saw service with the United
States Army in the Philippines, and
is prominent socially, is dying tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
BANKER KILLED IN DUEL
Slain by Wealthy Politician
Who Waved at His Wife.

'N+Ns f.t ~ a ..' ''''-Nf'
Franklin. Nv. July al Hester.
president Of the Portland Bank of
Portland. Tenn. near here. County
Turnpike Commissioner and former
postmaster of Portland, was killed to-
day in n duel with Virgil Il. Butt poll
tician, County Commissioner and one
Of the wealthiest men in the county.
Butt was hurried TO Gallatin, where he
was locked up until tonight. when
Sheriff Carter, fearing mob violence,
took him 20 Nashville,
Strife had existed for some time be-
tween the two mon. They had an en-
counter in December. when Hester shot
Butt in the leg. inficting a wound that
caused Butt much trouble. Hester had
forbidden Butt 20 visit his home. Butt
passed Hester's home four times his
morning. and each time waved az Hes
ter's wife. Hester resented this ana
went into the street.
When they faced each other N the
street few words passed and the men
drew their revolvers. Nine shots were
fired, al OF Hester's missing Butt.
One OF Butts pierced the bankers
heart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
AdiournS Quickly to Avoid
Vote on Motion to End
Session July 10.
TRUST BILLS OPPOSED
BY N. Y. DEMOCRAT
Calls Them Unconstitutional and
Says Country Is Tired of SO
Much Legislation.

Washington. July Representative
Jefferson Levy, New York Democrat.
put the House leaders in such an en-
barrassing position to-day that they
forced an adjournment TO avoid rec
ord vote on the proposal TO end the
session of Congress on July 10.
The House, which has been accus-
toned to work long hours since the
Democrats assumed control, was sur
prised when adjournment WAS taken
after that body had been in session
less than an hour to-day. Represen-
tative Underwood. the ma GRITTY leader.
moved the sudden adjournment TO
avoid a vote on Mr.. Levy's resolution.
Mr.. Levy obtained recognition and
startled the House by asking for I'M
mediate consideration Of resolution
which declared il the intent OF Con
gress to quit and go home on July To-
Speaking briefly in support of his plsn'
Mr.. Levy said the trust bills ought not
20 be passed. that they were unconstl-
tutional and otherwise defective, ana
that Congress would 90 itself proud by
shutting up shop in fifteen days. Mr:
lew averred that the members shc
the country were tired.
Although at heart in sympathy WIN
the early adjournment proposal MI
Underwood. willing that the President
should have his way and assume re-
sponsibility. moved to table the Lew
resolution. On vivc voce vote OF INC
few members present the Affirmative
appeared TO carry.
Mr.. Mann. the minority leader
nromptlv made a point Of no quorum
Iybicb was equivalent 10 call Tor the
.yns and noes on the Levy resolution.
Mir. Underwood. not desiring rollcalI
on the mooted question OF an early
adjournment of the session, moved tnat
Inc House adjourn for the day. TINS
motion carried. and what might nave
proved slap at the PRESIDENTS pro-
cramme was averted.
MIR. Levy observed to-day that bum
per crops were going TO bring pros
perity soon. .,
"Did you say prosperity is here? p
asked Representative Adair, OF md
ana.
~ said we are on the verge of pros
perity because of the big crops said
Mr.. Levy.
If it were possible TO bring to vote
in the House resolution for an ad-
iournment of the session il would mus
ter formidable strength. Indications
are that Democrats would have 10 be
relentlessly whipped into line in order
70 prevent the resolution from going
through the House. as sentiment in
that body is decidedly against an all
summer session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
SH0ESTRING F0ILS SHOT
Bullet Misses Man Who Ties
Laces, but Hits Another.

Haverstraw, July 3.-Patrick Phalen
was seriously wounded here to-day by
4 bullet intended for Talbot Barber,
with whom he was talking, but which
missed Barber because of his shoestring
breaking.
Barber had been involved in a row
that occurred among the village FIRE
men recently, and is positive the shot
was fred By one OF his foes.
As the revolver was fired, by man
concealed behind an adjoining building,
Barber reached down to tie mis- shoe.
The bullet cut the back OF his coat and
vent through the muscle Of Phalen's
right arm and logded between his ribs.
The wounded mans condition is seri-
Gus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
MAYOR NOT ASKED
BY T. R. TO RUN
Admits He Talked Politics with
Colonel, but Denies Request
-Reiterates Refusal.

Mayor Mitchell. back from his talk
with Colonel Roosevelt Yesterday. de-
clared that under no circumstances
would he consider nomination for
Governor from any party this fall.
you may make that statement as
strong as YOU can" he added.
The question was asked him becaus .
OF the report that the Colonel was
looking around to find a good indie
penoent Democrat TO put at the head
Of the Progressive ticket this fall. The
Mayor said he had rot made such a
statement TO the Colonel because he
Lad not been asked That politics was
the subject of conversation Mayor
Mitchell did not deny, and when aske
If he would indorsc a fusion ticket
made up OF Progressives end independ-
ents he replied:
"Corditio0s are so complex this year
that il is impossible to make any state
mert or That point just now. There
are number Of men ! know who would
make good governors"
Asked if he would accept a nomina-
tion for a higher Office some other
year before the expiration Of his term
as Mayor. he said he would cross such
bridge when he came TO II.
Colonel Roosevelt gave rife sight
to the Mayor, such one as he had
been looking for for some time. He
also offered to lend him rifle TO have
copied.
in spite Of the fact that many Of the
Progressive leaders are tipping their
friends that the Colonel will run for
Governor, il was stated yesterday that
he had given no assurance 10 any
one that he would do so. Some Of
those who have talked with him re-
Gently say he is convinced that it
would be better to put an independent
Republican or an Independent Demo-
crat at the head of the Progressive
ticket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
DYNAMITE TALE BLOWS UP
Contractor Confesses Planting
Explosive and Shooting Self.

Pittsburgh, July 3.-Robert Miller,
the Williamsburg contractor who report
ed 70 the police that he had found a
dynamite bomb at the home of Z. NJ.
Herr, president of the Westinghouse
Electric and Manufacturing Company,
in Edgewood. and who said he had been
wounded in the hand by the man who
placed II there, was arrested late to-
day charged with transporting dyna-
mite without a license.
1t was reported that Miller confessed
20 CAPTAIN Adams of the State Con-
stabulary that he placed the dynamite
on the lawn and shot himself 10
strengthen his story. A revolver was
found where Miller was alleged to
have thrown il after the shooting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
MARKS LAUDS OPEN AIR
Seeks Development of Roofs
for Playing and Sleeping.

"May ask your active cooperation
in the development Of the roofs both
for Fairgrounds and gardens and also
the stimulation Of the open air sleep
ing porch ~
Borough President Marks has sd.
dressed letter beginning this way 70
the leading architects throughout the
city. He believes that by developing
this clalss Of construction the health
Of the city will be improved and the
congestion OF the streets will &c re-
lieved.
The American Institute OF Architect,
and the New York Society Of A'chl'
tects have been asked TO appoint spe'
cial committees to develop the iuca.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04

planes. but machines so doing Will RANK
behind those that complete the course
without il. 4 contestant passing an
other must 90 BY the right az DIS .sA'e
OF not less than seventy-iive Ieet' OF
above or under him at not less thar ICV
feet. Obvious crowding Will be penal
lied. and contestants when ABOVE the
course must fy counter-cl ockWlse'
Aeroboats will carry white flag "hea
floating on the water. but in no reed OF
assistance, snd q white and red wHs" N
trouble.
Dock Department Interested.
Official observers and members OF the
contest committee are expected 70 De
~ their places by o'clock. The Dock
DEPARTMENT has provided .adhch
which will leave the foot OF loeth ST.
Tor the barge at 1850 o'clock. -
Members of the committee and ON
dial timers will meet at the Aero Cluo
AZ $40 O'Clock this afternoon for con-
sultatiou and report. All protests must
ho lodged with the contest committee
nv 8 o'clock. either at Governors lsIand
or the Aero Club. ard verbal protests
must be followed by others IN writing.
Tho entrants and the numbers as
signed them. which are painted on the
wings for identification, are as folIoWs'
l. Albert s. Heinrich, 5O-horsepower
Heinrich monoplane. ,
>. W. l.. Bonney, 5O-horsepower
Caudron monoplane.
3. Harold Kantner, 5O-horsepower
Schmidt monoplane. on
4 Hcldcman Won Figylmessy, So
horsepower Curtiss hydro.
5. j. B. R. Verplanck, lOO-horsepower
Curtiss flying boat. -...
6. Frank Burnside, sO-horsepower
Thomas flying boat.
:. Charles F. Niles. 19O-horsepower
Roland flying boat. ,oo,
s. George Won Utassy, lOO-horse-
power Curtiss flying boat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
u. S. CLAIMS GEM HOARD
Wants Diamonds Struggled in
Here by Bricklayers.

Frank +. Carstsrphen. Assistant
United States Attorney, moved in the
United States Court yesterday to have
2.183%4 csrats of uncut diamonds which
Emil Proppele and Adam A. fischer,
bricklsyers, are accused Of smuggling
into the country, declared forfeited to
the government.
Proppelle and fischer. who came in
on the Olympic via Ellis Island. say
they had no idea they were violating
the law, but they must stand trial.
They were arrested when they sought
TO sell the stones in Maiden Lane.
The government expects that the
German government will lay claim TO
the diamonds as property stolen from
the mines in German South Africa.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
DANGER IN COOKS HANDS
Flies Not Greater Enemy 70
Health, Says Food Expert.

Cleveland, July 3.-"House pets. flies
and dust breed disease faster than the
health authorities can stamp % out
but the human hand is the most dan
gerous enemy to family and community
health that we have declared DR.. c
+. Lancworthy, government food ex.
pert. at the closing session to-day Of
the Home Economics Association con-
vention.
Women should not prepare food
while their hands are dirty" he con.
tinued, land the family cat should BE-
bsnished from the kitchen"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
LIGHTNING KILLS THREE
Four Hurt When Bolt Strikes
Store in Arkansas.

Bismarck, Ark. July 3. Salvador An.
th0ny. James Saunders and "Pink' Al
len were killed here last night by
lightning
They had taken refuge in store
during heavy storm. Four other per
sons were injured. but viii recover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
Cut Corners Prohibited.

No cutting OF corners will be per-
mitted. and contestants must fly above
the channel al the Narrows, not pass
ing over Fort Hamilton. Observers
will be stationed at the fort. on the
barge at Spuytcn Duyvi and on the
Sycamore. 10 enforce this rule. In
case OF infraction. they will wave a
red and white flag, upon which the
fier must make the turn again. cor
rcctly. The pylons on the Sycamore
and the barge must be cleared by the
inner wings of the machine.
The first and second prizes, $1,000
and $500 respectively. are not 70 be
awarded to machines Of a single type
aeroplane or aeroboat- unless only
machines OF that type complete the
race. The third prize has been in
creased by subscription among mem
bers Of the club. to equal the second.
so that the hier who is actually second
may win a much as he who is so by
virtue of the rules. j. c. by the neces-
sity for the man getting second money
30 hy different type OF plane from
him getting first.
Harold Kantncr. one Of tho contest
ants, contributed S2j 10 the increase
Of the third prize. Others contributing
we're j. Parke Charming. Captain Bald
win. Alan Il. iIawley. president OF the
club: Joseph A. Steinmetz and George
Won Utassi.
Landing on the water during the race
will not disqualify aeroboats or hydro
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
4TH TO BE FERVID,
HAPPY AND SANE

Continued from page [
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-04
AviatOrs Report Readiness
for Big Race in Sky
This Afternoon.
COURSE TO FOLLOW
HUDSON'S EAST SHORE
New Conditions and Extra
Prizes Make Event Greatest
in Local Aviation.

Eight aeroplanes three monoplanes
and five flying boats-will race from
Governors Island 10 Spuyten DuyyIl
and return at O'Clock this afternoon.
The machines average so horsepower,
and aerOnautcal experts declare the
contest the most important ever he'll!
in the East.
The starting line will lie between
the Statue of Liberty and r hagpolc,
directly east and 200 feet from the
water front. on Governors Island. The
starting and finish lines are the same.
and the Aero Club's pennant will be
hoisted at the arrival of the judges.
whose table will he directly beneath il.
The time Of the start is 70 be .
o'clock to $3.50. A gun will be fred
at 3 o'clock and the contestants viii
cross the line as soon as possible
thereafter. The crossing must be in
flight.
Al $3.50 O'Clock 4 second gun viii be
fired. and any nier who has not started
will have his time taken from then o..
4 final gun will be fred at o'cloc';,
and any contestant who has not b. that
time finished the course will be dis
qualified. ELAPSED time over th ,
course, or time elapsed after $3.50, will
count.
The course will run up the Hudson,
between the New York shore and q
line not more than 800 feet beyond
the outer edge Of the wharves. cir
cling. TO the left, a pylon erected on
a barge anchored off Spuyten Duyvil;
down the Hudson more than 500 feet
from the New York shore, through
the Narrows and around the Sycamore.
Commodore Blackton's yacht, which
will lie 500 feet north Of the pier in
front Of the Atlantic Yacht Club. at
Sea Gate. The Sycamore will fly the
Aero Clubs pennant.
The last leg will be from the Saga
more TO the starting line between the
Statue Of Liberty and Governors ISL
and. For the !. Stuart Blackton tro-
phy. however, the finish line will run
between the mast Of the Sycamore. fly
ing the Aero Clubs pennant. and the
hagpolc on the Atlantic Yacht Club
Dier