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NEW YORK CITY.wFRIDAY. AUGUST 30. 1907. VOL. 68.

NO. 240. 22 PAGES, INCLUDING PICTURE SECTION. THREE CENTS i 1 I A. FIVE HURT IN AUTO SMASH.

LOCAL WEATHER PROBABILITIES. Partly clondr weather to-night and Saturday Unlit variable winds. where he bad spent so many pleasant days In the heart of his family. Off New London yachtsmen often saw Mr. Mansfield sailing his schooner, the Amorlta.

with his face lighted up in the Joys of a snapping boat race and he held a special fondness for the place of so LOCKED STRANGERS IN UNTIL HELP ARRIVED 85 LIVES MAY BE LOST 111 BRIDGE DISASTER AFTER II ILLNESS TRIED TD KILL EMPLOYER; FAU, ENDED 01 LIFE Discharged Coachman otBald win Family at Astoria a Suicide. many happy hours. So it came that Mr. Mansfield looked forward to his return home to New London with a-hope that there he might regain his old time strength and vigor. WASHINGTON IS SHOCKED.

Manager Wilstach Receives a Telegram From Mrs. Mansfield An- nouncing Richard's Death. Washington, August 80 Announcement of the death of Richard Mansfield was received in Washington to-day as a shock to all of his friends. The actor's illness manifested itself before he concluded his last engagement In Washington. A telegram from Mrs.

Mansfield was received early to-day by Paul who for many years had been Mr. Mansfield's personal representative, and who Is now residing temporarily in this city. The telegram merely read: "Richard has passed away." No details have been received by Mr. Wilstach concerning Mr. Mansfield's last hours or the arrangements for bis funeral.

Mr. Mansfield was taken seriously 111 on March 24 last. Prior to that time Mr. Mansfield had suffered more or less and was persuaded to cancel his engagements for the week of February 18. During that week ho rested and showed material Improvement, He opened an engagement at the New Amsterdam Theater in Manhattan on February 25.

For three weeks he played "Peer Gynt' and the fourth week he devoted to repertoire. On the farewell night of the fourth week the bill was "The Parisian Romance." This was his last appearance on any stage, and, curl ously enough, it was in the role of Baron Cnevrlal, In which he had made his first and perhaps his most lasting Impression in Kcw York City, On the following morning, Sunday March 24, Mr. Mansfield and his company moved to Scranton. which was the first city on the Itinerary of a brief spring tour. That evening In his private car at Scranton he was prostrated wltb acute abdominal pains, and, although he suffered Intensely all that night and the next day, be would not consent that the evening performance should be canceled until 6 P.M., and not until the next morning would he permit his man ager to announce the cancellation oi Tuesday evening'" performance at Wilkes Harre.

At the same time the engagements for the remainder of that week were can celed, although Mr. Mansfield insisted that ho would resume his tour the fol lowing Monday night at Baltimore. Mr. Mansfield left at once for New yora where he was attended by Drs. Lockwood Janeway and other specialists, who diag nosed his complaint as an affection of the liver.

They encouraged his friends to believe that with a long rest and careful nursing his health might be restored and he might resume his career. It was Mr. Mansfield idea that a sea voyage and a summer in England which he had been planning would benefit him. He and bis family sailed early In June and took a place in Cuckfield, Sussex, but neither the sea voyage nor the sojourn in Great Britain Improved his condition. He longed to return to America, and finally in the latter part of July he came back to the United States, -and while his coun- ry plaee at New London, was be- srajafl, lor fc.j), fe and his family took a colJage at r.ako, Y.

Last Sunday he reached his New London home, feeling better apparently than he bad for a month. Mr. Mansfield was a great sufforer from the time he was taken 111, but throughout his sickness he retained his vigorous mentality and sprightly humor. Mr. Mansfield is survived by his wife, Beatrice Cameron Mansfield, who, until the birth of their one child, George Gibbs Mansfield, now 9 years old, was his leading woman for twelve years.

He leaves two brothers, Felix and Henry Mansfield, and one sister, Madame Brassy of Macon France. PRES. ROOSEVELT'S APPEAL He Wired the Presidents of Five Central American States Asking for Peace. igton, August 30 The text of President Roosevelt's telegraphed appeal to the Presidents of the five Central American republics, in the interest of peace and good will among them, was made public at the State Department today. It was accompanied by the statement that the appeal was prepared after consultation with President Diaz, and alms toward full concurrence with the efforts of the Mexican executive to exert cordial and Impartial influence in order to bring the Central American states to gether in friendly conference, with a view to adjusting on a sound basis whatever differences may be found to exist among them.

Replies have been received in most favorable terms from the Presidents of Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Salvador, but have not yet been made public. The President's message follows: "Washington, August 28, 1907. "It is with great regret that I have received information indicating the imminence of disturbance of the peace in Central America. "In view of the untold benefits of peace, ful relations among your countries, not only to yourselves but to America and tc the world at large, I am led by sentiments of impartial amity to co-operate most earnestly with the President of Mexico in lending friendly influence in the cause of peace and humanity, as has been done before in similar case. "A conference having been suggested between representatives of the republics of Central America, I cordially tender the good offices of the United States toward bringing about so beneficial a result, and I beg to assure your excellency of my de- sire and willingness to contribute toward the attainment of peace, In full concur- rence with the President of Mexico.

"I appeal to your excellency to aid In the realization of my friendly purpose by refraining from any action tending to increase the dangers of the situation pending a further resort to the peaceful methods of diplomacy, "I am telegraphing in tho same sense to the Presidents of the other Central American states." HIT AND KICKED CHILD. Lt'uis Zentre, 9 years old, residing at 217 First street, was arrested this afternoon on complaint of Mrs. Louise Olivia of 217 First street. Mrs. Olivia charges the boy with dragging her child.

Raphael, Parses Away at His Summer Residence, Seven Oaks, Near New London, Conn. BROKE DOWN LAST SPRING Had Nervous Prostration, Which Was Complicated With Disease of the Liver. New London, August 30 Richard Mansfield, the greatest exponent of Bhakspearean drama in this country and one of the best known actors on the American stage, passed away this morn ing at his summer residence, Seven Oaks Ocean avenue. Death was directly due to disease of the liver, aggravated by complications. Dr.

A. H. Allen, a local physician, who has been In charge since Mr. Mansfield's arrival here from Sara- oac Lake, states that death was not en tirely unexpected, although this fact had not been made public. Mr.

Mansfield's condition had been reported as being excellent. It was stated that he stood the Journey well from Snra-nac Lake and that he was up and around his home here until three days ago. Then a turn for the worse set in arid Mr. Mansfield was confined to his room. On Thursday Dr.

McClellan of Pittsburg was summoned. Dr. Allen said to-day that he had feared the worst for several days. There were quite a number of conditions that prevented his getting well. During the great actor's last moments he was lying In a condition of coma and did not recognize the loved ones at his bedside.

There present at the time of his death his wife. Mrs. Mansfield; his brother, Felix Mansfield; his young son, Gibbs Mansfield, and the physicians and The body was given in charge of an un -dertaker and will be prepared for burial Richard Mansfield married Beatrice Cameron in 1892. She had been for several years his leading lady but shortly after her marriage she retired permanently from the stage. Mansfield's young son has never been permitted to see his father act, as it was the artist's wish that his child's mind should not be impressed with stage life too early In life.

The intense nervous strain under which Richard Mansfield worked caused a complete breakdown last spring while the actor was playing an engagement In Scranton. though he had been In poor health for some time. He recov ered sufficiently to enable him to make a voyage to England where recover his health, cli tcate failed to benefit the actor several weeks ago he returned to this country and went to Ampersand In the Adi-rondacks. Mr. Mansfield longed to be at his summer home in New London, and several days ago he was taken there on his private car.

Mr. Mansfield had a home on Riverside Drive In New York. Mr. Mansfield first came to New London years ago as a guest at Eastern Point. Edward N.

Gibbs of Norwich, a well-known banker, who was formerly in business in New York, find a great friend of the dead actor, first introduced 'Mr. Mansfield to this section, and the Mansfield first born was named after this close friend. In May, 1899, Mr. Mansfield leased the Sanderson cottage at Eastern Point, and chartered a sailing yacht, in which he enjoyed many cruises. The following year Mr.

Mansfield leased a cottage in the Pequot section. Then he purchased the Noel Gardner estate on Ocean avenue and by Improvements easily made it the finest place in that section. This property was known as the Homestead. Two or three years ago Mr. Mansfield acquired the adjoining property from Henry Gardner, also making alterations and extensive improvements, naming it the Grange.

Two years ago he purchased the John Goos property in Ocean avenue, now- railed Sevan O.iks. All these Drooerties I form the most extensive holdings of any one summer resident. It Is stated that the funeral arrangements have not been definitely decided, but it was probable that the body would rest here, at least temporarily. A plot may be acquired in Cedar Grove Cemetery, or the body may be placed in the receiving vault until the family can make final arrangements. Ampersand, N.

Y.r August 30 The turning point of Richard Mansfield's 1 1 1 nesss really occurred here during his recent stay, so that there was uo surprise among his intimutns on the fatal termination of his malady. Mr. Mansfield, accompanied by his wife, his brother Felix Mansfield, a maid, a valet and secretary, arrived here from Montreal on a speclal train on July 28 and went imme-! diately to his cottage. His brother said 1 at the time tbat Mr. Mansfield had suffered a severe nervous breakdown due to overwork.

He said the actor had taken no vacation for several years, and that his condition was such that he would need a long rest. While here he saw no one but the members of his family and only a few times was the actor able to leave bis cottage for a short drive. Even while his brother was holding out hope for his improvement, phys'cims were summoned from Montreal and other caces to examine Into Mr. Mansfield's Condition. The physicians shook their rneads and would say nothing.

The rav-1 tages of Mr. Mansfield's malady told plain ly on him. His once sturdy frame was wtrhered nd nfnohed frnm th inc. i Touring Car Skids and Turns Somersault at Dayton, Ind. Lafayette, August 30 Five persons were Injured in an automobile accident at Dayton, eight miles east of here, late yesterday.

A large touring car containing Mr. and Mrs. Don Hawkins and Mr. and Mrs. Osterdorf, and chauffeur, all of Indianapolis, skidded across a bridge and turned a complete somersault, landing bottom side up at tbe foot of an embankment.

Hawkins and Mrs. Osterdorf were pinned under tbe car and seriously hurt. The others wore severely bruised. Hawk-Ins and Osterdorf are bankers of Indianapolis. ROMANCE OF THE WAR.

Major Vignos Will Marry Nurse Who Cared for Him at Gettysburg. Lancaster, August 30 A pretty romance, having Its inception on the Gettysburg battlefield during the Civil War, will have Its culmination in a marriage next month during the O. A. R. encampment at Saratoga.

The parties to the Incident are Mrs. Rebecca L. Price of Lancaster and Major August Vignos of Canton, O. During the war, Mrs. Price, who lived at Phoenlxville, responded to Governor Curtin's call for nurses.

During the Gettysburg battle Mrs. Price cared for Major Vignos, whose arm had been blown off by a shell. After the wound had healed the nurse saw nothing of the soldier, but retained a photograph given ber, he doing the same. Last week she learned of bis address and wrote blm. The gallant major promptly arranged a meeting with the woman whose nursing helped to save his life.

Mrs. Price Is a member of the National Association of War Nurses and has been honored by It with election to some of Its Important offices. MANHATTAN BRIDGE ALLRIGHT Commissioner Stevenson Says That Such an Accident Could Not Happen Here. While they are not acquainted with all the details, the engineers of the Bridge Department do not believe that tbe collapse yesterday of tho $10,000,000 bridge which is being constructed over the St. Lawrence River, was due to defective steel work.

The engineers of the department are naturally Interested, because tho Phoenix Steel Company, which is building the Quebec Bridge, is supplying all the steel for tho superstructure of the new Manhattan Bridge. The two bridges are entirely different In design. The Canadian bridge is a cantilever structure, while the Manhattan Bridge Is a suspension structure. The methods of construction are entirely different. The only bridge in New York which in design resembles tbe bridge which collapsed yesterday Is the Black-wells Island Bridge.

This is a cantilever bridge. 'Commissioner Stevenson was asked this morning what precautions tbe city was taking to test the steel which the Phoenix Steel Company Is delivering for the steel superstructure of the Manhattan Bridge. It was suggested to the commissioner that the cause of the collapse of theCana' dlnn bridge was probably due to defective steel. "I do not' believe that the steel had anything to do with the collapse of the structure," said the commissioner. "Of course we do not know the details, but I talked with the engineers about it and it is their opinion that probably the anchorage was defective.

My Interest In the accident was aroused by the fact that the Blackwells Island Bridge is of similar design. The engineers assured me that there was never any danger of the Blackwell's Island Bridge collapsing and that work has progressed so far that the danger In this direction has already been passed, fn building a cantilever bridge everything depends upon the balancing and the balancing point has already been passed, precluding every poa sibility of the structure collapsing. "Then again, we have our own engineers supervising the construction of the Blackwell's Island Bridge. There Is not a bolt or a rivet placed In position until it has been inspected and tested by our engineers. "The department has taken elaborate precautions to test the steel which Is heina furnished by the Phoenix Steel Company for the Manhattan Bridge.

The department has a representative at the mill who supervises all these tests. The first test is to determine the elasticity of the steel. Take a steel beam, lor instance. It is first placed in a stretching machine to stand the test of elasticity. Then It is placed In another machine to test its strength and durability.

If it stands the test of a certain number of pounds of pressure without breaking the steel beam is passed and shipped to New York. "It Is impossible for an accident like that which occurred with the Quebec Bridge to happen with the new Manhat tan Bridge. In the Manhattan Bridge the whole weight of the structure is practically borne by the cables, the same as on the Brooklyn Bridge. In cantilever bridge, which was the design of the Canadian structure there are no cables to sustain the weight. Everything depends upon the proper balancing as the work of construction proceeds." Tho Blackwell's Island Bridge connects Plnekwell's Island on one side of the river with Manhattan and on the other side with the Borough of Queens.

The work of construction Is progressing from each shore and the bridge on each side of the Island will be Joined in tho middle of the river. HURT ON THIRD AVE. TROLLEY. Thrse People Hurt Lu3t Night Getting On or Off. According to the police reports, people had som? difficulty ge'tlng on and off trolley ears of the Third avenue line yesterday afternoon and last night.

The earliest victim was Frederick Steinbeck, aged 33 years, of 79 Sixteenth street, who was in a desperate hurry to get on board one of the unlucky Third avenue liners at the corner of Smith and Fill: on streets. Steinbeck grabbed for the car, whirh did not stop, missed his footing, fell and cut his eye. An ambulance surgeon fixed him up and he was able to go home. Mrs. Mary Brengel of 206 Palmetto street was getting off one of the Third avenue cars at Flatbush avenue and Xev-ins street when the bell was Jingled and she fell to the street with a slam.

Although badly shaken up. she was able to go home after an ambulance surgeon had looked over her injuries, slight bruises. Michael Stanley, aged 50 years, of GateB avenues, was another of the victims of the Third avenue car outbreak. He wa3 trving to "'t ofT at Bridge and Fulton streets when he went flying the air and fell on the street with a mighty bump. But he.

Oo. was -hie to go home after a doctor had I.nlior nny Servlpr Atlantic fltv. New Jrrrey Central trains fr Atlnctlo CMty Iv. V. nt 9:50 A.M.

dally (U SD 3:20 P.M. P.M. I.v. l.lneny 11:00 A.M. dally (1:00 P.M.

1:4 P.M. (2:30 P.M. Special vntlbuled train with Pullmans leaves Atlantic City lot N. 5:50 P.M. Labor KAISER "BUYS WINE" Owing to Losing His Seat in Saddle at a Review.

Berlin, August 30 It has been the custom in the Prussian Army since the time of Frederick the Great that an officer who lost his scat in the saddle while on parade should give a wine entertainment to his comrades. When Emperor William slipped out of his saddle while reviewing the veterans at Hanover, August 28, be remarked laughingly to the officers surrounding him, "This is an expensive Joke for me, as I must provide wine for all the officers of the army corps," and later, when he ordered wine to be served at all the officers' messes, he remarked, "This little fine amuses me uncommonly." COURIER-JOURNAL BURNED OUT Building and Contents Destroyed in Louisville, With $650,000 Loss. Louisville, August 30 The Courier-Journal Building, at Fourth and Green streets. In which are located the plants Df the Courier-Journal and Evening Times, was destroyed by fire early to-day. The structure was five stories high and occupied half a block.

The fire started at the top of an elevator shaft, supposedly from defective insulation of electric wires, and spread with great rapidity. 'The editorial and reportorial forces of tho Courier-Journal stuck to the building In the hope that the blaze would be subdued and that they could issue a paper. They were caught napping with fire at all exits and had to be taken out on ladders. The linotype machines and presses are located In a re-enforced section of the building and the damage to them was comparatively light. The remaining contents of the building are almost a total loss.

The damage on building and contents Is estimated at about $050,000, well insured. WALL ST. AFTER BONAPARTE. New Tork Financiers Trying to Induce the Attorney General to Resign. Eagle Bureau, 608 Fourteenth Street.

Washington, August 30 There is fairly ffood ground for believing that a studious ittempt Is being made to force Attorney general Bonaparte out of the cabinet. The effort can hardly be dignified by the rerm "plot," but of Its sincerity there appears to be little doubt. The visible effect Is the publication, at short Intervals, of reports that Mr. Bonaparte intends to quit office. A representative here of New York financial Interests admitted that these stories were put Into circulation In order to discredit and embarrass the Attorney There is no more reason now to believe that Mr.

Bonaparte Is to resign, voluntarily or Involuntarily, than there was last Saturday-, wb he went to Le- so far as tny ouo, la Washington who would know anything, about the matter is informed. That there Is a possibility, however, that the reiterated public statements that he Is to leave the cabinet may eventually cause his separation from the government service Is admitted by those persons who have seen cabinet officers retire to private life under somewhat similar circumstances. It has been observed here that when a resignation rumor, however baseless It may be in the beginning, starts out to hound a cabinet member. It generally runs Its quarry to earth. There are exceptions to this rule, of course, but the facts as stated remain, although no one appears ever to have given a satisfactory explanation of why this Is bo.

The present report about Mr. Bona parte, of course, originated from New York financiers who think they have suffered because of his "trust busting" Interviews and his general attitude toward corporations. As to the Attorney General's present attitude with reference to resigning there is no reason to believe that it is different from a week ago, when he said, "I expect to remain In the cab inet for some time to come." A report reached Washington from New York this afternoon that Frank B. Kel logg, special counsel of the Interstate Commerce Commission, is to succeed Mr. Bonaparte as Attorney General, but no confirmation to be had here.

Mr. Kellogg has been at Oyster Bay within the past few days, but the fact Is without special significance, as the taking of testimony in the suit to dissolve the Standard Oil Trust is to be begun In New York September 3. Mr. Kellogg represents the Government in this suit. He Is from Minnesota.

Some time ago his name v. as first mentioned in connection with the attorney generalship. PLEAD FOR AGED CONVICT. Louisiana Senators Lunch With President and Ask Pardon for Constituent Garfield There, Too. Oyster Bay, L.

August 30 President Roosevelt to-day entertained at luncheon Secretary of the Interior Garfield, Senators Foster and McEnery of Louisiana and United States Judge Charles F. Ami-don of North Dakota. The visit of the Louisiana senators was to plead for a pardon for a convicted constituent named Bradford, who has been sentenced to two years in prison and to pay a heavy, fine for land fraud. Bradford is 70 years of age and in feeble health. Secretary Garfield made a report on the government's side of the case.

He also gave the President the result of his observations In the West, from where be has recently returned. GARFIELD TO CLEAN HOUSE. He Finds 300 Vacant Desks in the Tepftrtment of the Interior. Eagle Bureau, 608 Fourteenth Street. Washington," August 30 Sweeping reforms In the business methods of the Department of the Interior are soon to be inaugurated by Secretary Garfield.

who hopes to save the government a year. A principal point of attack will be the pension bureau. It is said that Mr. Garfield 1.1 convinced that this branch of his department needs a thorough overhauling. The story is that rcently he discovered that there were 300 v.tcant desk there that ought to have been Inhabited and the explanations he received as to the absentees were far from satisfactory.

Rednceil Fare to California and Pacific Nortiiwest, J-3 00 via New York Central; ISO. 00 via West Shore, August 11 to October 30. See acents. Adv. Pretty Ticket Agent's Strategy Ends In the Arrest of Two Visitors.

ONE SAID HE WAS INSPECTOR. But Ills Murphy, the Ticket Agent, Believes the Men Were Out to Get Money. Kate Murphy, the station agent at the Knickerbocker avenue station of the Myrtle avenue elevated line, is being congratulated this morning over the pluck she showed In the early hours this morning, when two men, whom Miss Murphy is thoroughly convinced were thieves, made an unsuccessful attempt to rob her. At least Miss Murphy says they Intended to rob her, although there Is no such complaint made against the men, both of whom were arrested, through the strategy of the pretty ticket seller. Miss Murphy noticed two men hanging around the station last night.

Shortly before midnight, she claims, one of the men walked up to the booth in which she sold tickets and said he was an inspector for the railroad company. Ho had come. Miss Murphy says he told her, to inspect her register. Miss Murphy promptly Informed the man that be would have to show her a written order If be wanted to inspect the register, and be went away. He told her, Miss Murphy says, that he would be back.

A few minutes after the two men had left the station Miss Murphy's sister came up to the station to give her a lunch which It Is customary for her to receive about midnight. Miss Murphy told her sister she felt very sure the two men were robbers, and that they Intended to come back and steal the money she had In the cash drawer. When Miss Murphy went on duty earlier In the night, the day station agent had left almost $300 In cash with her. This had been added to by tbe money received from passsengers who had passed tbe gates since Miss Murphy had assumed charge of the station. Beside, there were something like 26,000 tickets and a number of tickets to Rockaway Beacb In tbe safe.

Miss Murphy asked her sister to stay with her for fear the men would try to rnh ha. Tk. uv BioLur niayua a wniie. out, after a few minutes Miss Murphy thought it would be a very good scheme to have her sister ride to tho Broadway station of the elevated line and secure holp. The sister started away on tho next train.

While she was gone. Miss Murphy says, the two men came back. As soon as they reached the station. Miss Murphy says, one of the men pushed his way through the door 1 of the booth. The other, according to the station agent followed him.

A passenger bad come up to the station, between tbe. time Miss Murphy's sister left the station to get help and the second appearance of the men. Miss Murphy had asked the passenger te her if the men returned. As soon as the two men got Into the ticket booth. MIsb Murphy brushed past them and slammed the door.

Both were caught In the booth. Miss Murphy threw her weight against the door and held It shut until the passenger came to ber assistance. Then both succeeded in kepplng the men In the booth. Hardly had the men been shut up In the ticket booth, than the train bearing Miss Murphy's sister and Special Policeman Wickes pulled into the station. Miss Murphy in the meantime had kept up a lusty crying for help.

Her screams had been heard by Policeman Lawlor of the Hamburg avenue station, who was on the street below. He ran upstairs Just as the special policemen and Miss Murphy got off the train. The men so far had made no attempt to steal anything, and when the policeman had taken them to the station house Miss Murphy charged them with a violation of Section 562 of the Penal Code, which makes It a felony to Impersonate an official of any corporation or company. The men protested their Innocence. They were arrali-ned In the Manhattan avenue court before Magistrate Naumer this morning.

Miss Murphy was on hand to press the charge aealnst them. At the station house the men said they were John Brennan. 32. a clothing cutter, of 24S High street, and James Bvrnes. a motormnn, of 2R3 High street.

Both pleaded not guilty and were held for the fiction of the Grand Jury. Brennan told tbe magistrate his comnanlon. Booth, had not been in the booth at all. MRS. SAGE THE BUYER.

Financier's Widow Takes Title to Old Huntting Mansion in Sasr Harbor. May Build Modern Hotel. (Special to the Eagle.) Sag Harbor. L. August 30 Mrs.

Rus- sell Sage of Manhattan, It was announced this morn'ng has purchased the old Hunt- ting mansion on Main street, once one of the show places of Sag Harbor, but now in a somewhat rundown condition. It is at present occupied by the Rev. Gordon T. Lewis, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, who has received notice to vacate In thirty days. What is Mrs.

Sage's iject in purchasing the property Is no' known, but the opinion prevails in soi.i.. iiuartara that the house will be torn down and a modern hotel erected on the site. When the cornerstone of the new schoolhouse which Mrs. Sage has donated to Sag Harbor was laid, some weeks ago, among those who came down to witness the ceremonies were Colonel SI 01 urn, Mrs. Sage's brother: Charles Talbot, her counsel, and Augustus M.

Allen, architect of the new building. They stopped at a local hotel, and, It is understood, wer-i not pleased with the accommodations. They are said to have told Mrs. Sage upon their return that the thing Sag Harbor needed more than a Bchool house was a first class hotel. This is the basis for the belief that a modern hostelry is to hllt on the property.

Mrs. Benjamin Huntting of Plttsfleld, sold the house and the two acred of ground surrounding It to Mrs. Sage. The price is not made public. Benjamin Huntting, who built the old mansion In tbe days when Sag Harbor was a famous whaling port, was the son of Colonel Huntting.

one of the best known citizens of the harbor In his day, and a man who was widely known oft as well as on Long Island. FIRE IN THE NIGHT. About last ght a fire broke out in a on-story frame building owned by' the Lldgewood Manufacturing Company, 1 at Dykeman and Ferris streets, and causd abiut $3)0 damage. The fire start- i ed from a llgiiied match being thro-vn into sjtee wasted material. The building was Insured.

Mow DlffMlon wponda quickly in Hnnt-ford'a Acid phosphate the right remedy for obatinate Indigestion, headache and depression -Adv. Tugs Are Searching the St. Lawrence River at Quebec for the Victims. CAUSE OF ACCIDENT UNKNOWN Freight Train Loaded With Steel Girders Went on Bridge Just Before It Collapsed. Quebec.

August 30 With the first break of dawn half a dozen government and Quebec Bridge Company tugs began a search of the St. Lawrence River for the victims of last night's catastrophe. The toll of death caused by the collapse of the great cantilever bridge numbers at least seventy-five and may reach eighty-five. Up to an early hour to-day less than twenty bodies had been recovered. The terrific drop of the great steel structure from 180 feet above the surface of the river crushed the bodies of many of the workmen In a frightful manner and It is feared many of them never will bo found.

Many of the dead were Americans brought here bv the Phoenix Bridge Co. of Phoenlxville, which had the con- tract for the Iron work on the bridge. Among the known dead are: B. A. Gansel, general foreman for the Phoenix Bridge Company.

Chief Engineer Blrks. Fireman Davis of the bridge switch engine. John Whalley, foreman. Jim Idahs, Indian foreman. About thirty Caughnawaga Indians employed as laborers.

Victor, James and Henry Hardy, brothers, of New Liverpool, Quebec. Wilfrid Proulex, of New Liverpool. Zenhrlan Lbfrance, Quebec. Early this morning rowboats were sent out to examine the superstructure showing above the water near the shore to ascertain If any of the workmen were Imprisoned in the mass of twisted iron work. None was found alive.

Just below the surface of the water two bodies were seen, but It will be impossible to rach them until the tide goes out. Both the local and tbe Dominion authorities have taken steps to investigate the cause of the disaster and If possible fix the responsibility. Some of the workmen expressed the belief that the anchor pier gave way under the tremendous strain of the overhanging Bteel work. M. P.

Davis, of Ottawa, the contractor who built the piers, made a hasty examination last night, however, and reported them to be In good condition, although the steel superstructure had fallen upon them. There were locomotive and several freight cars moving out upon the bridge Just before the structure collapsed. Tbe cars were loaded with steel girders. Engineer Jess, who was on the locomotive, wont Into the river with his engine, but was picked up three hundred feet belotf the bridge. Fireman Davis perished.

Engineer Jess was removed to Levis Hos pita, where hs rapidly recovered from the effects of his plunge into the river. According to his story the steel work overhanging the river was the first to show signs of weakness. At the first sign of danger Jess shut off steam, but bis locomotive continued to move toward the end of the bridge which had begun to totter, and a moment later the engine went Into the river. The steamer Glenmont, Captain Muir. en route from Montreal to Sydney, was -lose to the bridge when it collapsed.

Pilot D. Perreault, who was piloting the steamer, said the vessel had Just passed the bridge when there was a tremendous report. Then there was a great upheaval of tho water in the river, some of It breaking ovor the stern of the vessel. For about ten minutes it was impossible to see anything In the direction of tho bridge, owing to the spray and clouds of dust from the fallen structure. When, Captain Muir saw what had occurred ho ordered the steamer to be put about, and went over as near as possible to the bridge piers.

Ho then lowered his boats In the hope of picking up some of tho unfortunate men who were carried down by tho structure Although the boats cruised around for some time, they did not pick up anybody. Mr. Perreault said that the noise made by the falling bridge was really awe-in- pirlng. Philadelphia, August 30 The Phoenix Bridge Company, which has the contract for building the bridge which collapsod near Quebec, has offices in this city. The plant is at Phoenlxville, thirty miles from Philadelphia.

Tho officers of the company are: President, David Reeves; secretary. George G. White; treasurer, Frank T. Davis; chief engineer, John S. Deans, and general superintendent.

William H. Reeves. The news of the accident was a great shock to all of the officials. Four representatives of the company were sent to Quebec to-day and until their report is received the company will make no statement. The officials of the concern say they do not know the cause of the accident and have no id, a of the monetary loss incurred.

Mr. Davis, the treasurer, said: "I pray that the loss of life is not as great as reported. I do not know how It happened I thought everything going well up there. Wc had entire charge of the construction and had 200 men at work under A. B.

Milligan of Phoenlxville." The great bridge was built in sections at the works of the company and was bolted together at Quebec. The officers of the company in this city and the superintendent at the plant at Phoenlxville are unable to furnish a list of the men who were employed at the bridge site. Those who are knowu to have been there are: A. H. Birks.

resident engineer, formerly of Peoria. 111., but recently a resident of Phoenlxville. He graduated from the Boston Technical School. E. A.

Yenser, general foreman of Le-highton. Pa. W. L. Worley, assistant foreman of Maueh Chunk.

Pa. A. D. Atterholt, chief inspector. Thomas Norton, bridgeman of Phoe-nixvilie.

Of these Norton is known to be alive as his family to-day received a from him notifying them of his safety. So far as known here the others mentioned are missing. It was explained at the company's olant to-day that the men employed on MR. BALDWIN IS WOUNDED. Mother Sat on His Lap When Shot Was Fired She Was Not Injured.

Noll, 60 years old, formerly as a coachman by Mrs. Sophie Baldwin, who ovns a large, old fashioned mansion on the Shore Road In Astoria, Queens Borough, last night shot nis employer's son, J. Warron Baldwin. wounding him slightly, and then turned the revolver on himself, inflicting a wound from which he died a short time later while being conveyed In an ambu lance to St. John's Hospital.

The shooting occurred at a rather late hour last night, while Mr. Baldwin eat reading In the library of his home. The house sets yell back from the Shore Road, and betwoen It and the highway are many large trees. The property is surrounded by a high stone wall. The young man was all unconscious of the fact that a man with a loaded revolver was waiting to get a shot at him, and read on calmly.

As he read bis mother entered the room and the young man laid down the book and chatted with her. She seated herself on his knee, and he was patting her cheek with his left hand when be heard a revolver discharged and felt a pain In his left hand. He and his mother screamed and members of the household and some of the neighbors responded. They found the young man with a bullet wound In bis hand, which was bleeding freely, but no trace of anyone who might have fired the shot. As they stood in the library another shot was heard Just outside.

AH In the bouse were too frightened to leave the room, but some one telephoned to the police station and for an ambulance. When the police arrived a search of the grounds was made and Noll was found lying unconscious on the grass with a bullet wound in his head. The police sent In a call for an ambulance, and Dr. Decowskl responded. He dressed the wound In young Mr.

Baldwin's hand and then turned his attention to Noll. He recognized that the latter's wound was necessarily fatal, but thought he could reach the hospital before the man died. In this he was mistaken, however, for before a mile had been traversed Noll was dead. The body was taken to the police station of the Seventy-fourth precinct, in Grand avenue, and tho case reported formally. Noll bad been in the employ of the Baldwin-family as a coachman for some time, but was recently discharged.

He had been acting queerly, and his employer feared he would do some harm to himself or some member of the household. After his discharge he returned to the. house several times and acted as If he wanted to Ve. tak-) bat hv taB told ihat he Would not be again employed on the place, and that he must keep awav. He made no threats, so far as Is known, but continued to reappear at frequent It is now believed that he came there last night to kill Mrs.

Baldwin, and fired at her son by mistake, and, thinking he had killed him, turned the gun on him self. He had probably been hiding near the library window for some time, waiting for a chance, to shoot. The bullet entered the palm of Mr. Baldwin's hand and went out at a point Just' back of the little finger. The wound Is not considered serious.

Mrs. Baldwin was not hit by the bullet. but was overcome by shock. She Is a widow and lives In the mansion with her son and her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Charles C. Mattman. the former super intendent of the Astoria Soap Works. Young Baldwin is also connected with the plant. MOROCCO MUST PAY UP.

France Will Claim Damages for Ex penses of the Revolution. Paris, August 30 The report that France intends to insist that Morocco shall pay the heavy expenses resulting from the French military and naval action in the latter country appears to be correct. The expenditure is increasing steadily with the enlargement of the activity of the French forces, and Germany, Great Britain and the other powers of Europe are understood to be in sympathy with France's attitude. It Is also stated in well Informed official circles that the other powers intend to demand payments for the losses sustained by their sub jects In Morocco. However, It Is recognized that the existence of two sultans In Morocco will, render It a difficult matter to fix the responsibility for the pay ment of the expenses incurred.

The French cruiser Desalx, which Is due to arrive at Tangier on Sunday, was sent there as the result of an interview between the British ambassador here, Sir Francis Bertie, and Premier Clemen- ceau yesterday, during which the ambassador pointed out the dangerous position of the Europeans at Tangier. According to the latest advices received here from Casablanca the rench losses in the fighting near the camp, August 28, were three men killed and twelve wounded, the killed including a cavalryman of the irregular Algerian force, who was decapitated and whose head was carried off by the Moors. The enemy's loss is believed to have been heavy. Tangier, August 30 It was announced here to-day that after receiving a communication from Mulal H.ifig, the Sultan who was proclaimed at Morocco City recently, the Governor of Safl. Siassia Ben Omer, proclaimed his allegiance to the new ruler and made preparations to leave Safl for Morocco City.

INCIDENT CLOSED, FISH SATS. Stuyvesant Fish, at hiB office in the Park National Bank In Manhattan, this morning, handed out the following type written statement In regard to the Incident at the meeting of the directors of the Illinois Central: "The Harahan incident was closed when I left the Illinois Ccv.tral Office on Wednesday. What he may now see fit to give out, after his return to Chicago, docs not interest me. nor will it lead me to break the Bilence which I have maintained." Labor Dny Special. Returning, from Atlantic City Monday, Sept.

2. via Pennsylvania Railroad. Leave Atlantic CUy 5:30 P.M. Parlor cars, dining car, coaches. Adv.

ft a flesh and his eyes glowed like brilliant and kkkl hitting fires In the wan. pale face of the actor. nlm wlth hls n8t- Tnls alleged assault Mr. Mansfield bore his illness bravely happened on August 24. The child was and In bis heart the hope held high that put under the care of a doc tor ana he would recover bis health and be per- a state of collaPae- The boy will be initted to again take up his artiste arraigned In the Children's Court If be lost heart because of the 1 Illness, he never betrayed It to his mmily.

though toward the end of his Astr- Jrlck Hudson, from Desb. at, 9:40 A.M. Return- rtay here he longed to return to is ing due 9:00 M. See Day Un, Exc stmbt ummer home on the wooded shores of advs. on Sist.

All for Wet Ft. Nbg. Kong Island Sound, near New London, take t.K boat. -Adv. 6.