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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23

TRANS MISSOURI FREIGHT RATE CASE
DECIDED.
THE SUPREME COURT DECLARES THAT THE
ANTITRUST LAW HAS BEEN VIOLATED
EFFECTS OF THE DECISION.

ANTITRUST LAW HAS BEEN VIOLATED
|. EFFECTS OF THE DECISION.
Washington, March ply majority opinion
delivered by Justice Peckham the Supreme Court
OF the United States to-day announced its decision
that the agreement OF the Trans Missouri Freight
Association 10 maintain rates within its territory
was violation Of the Antitrust law OF $780, pro-
hibtlng contracts or combinations in restraint OF
trade and must be abandoned This reversed the
decision OF the courts below. which ordered as
rlssai of the Governments bill. Justices Fieio'
Gray Shiras and White dlssented.
Justice PecKham said that the case presented two
questions of importance:
Frst-Does the antitrust act apply 10 ana cover
common carriers by railroads? II So does the
agreement complained or violate any Pto'iS'oh "a
that act?
second-The court finally holds: The question Is
one of law In regard to the meaning and enect or
the agreement Itself. namely: Does the agreement
restrain trade or commerce in any way so as to De
a violation OF the act? We have no doubt that II
does The agreement It's face recites that IL IS
entered into for the purpose Of mutual protection
and a violation subjects the defaultins company 10
the payment of penalty. While in force ana as
Stunning 1t 10 be lived up 10 there can be no douos
that its direct Immediate and necessary effect Is TO
put restraint upon trade or commerce as de-
scrbed in the act We think that the fourth Sec
ton of the act invests the Government with full
power and authority 10 bring such an action as
this and II the facts be proved an injunction should
issue. The decree Of the Court OF Appeals and me
Circuit Court must be reversed and the case re-
manded. ,,
White was announced by the latter He said that
the decision OF the court followed the letter or the
law which kieth rather than the spirit which
giveth life The ultimate analysis OF that decision
was that there must be no trade. 49,
An attorney who has been connected with the
litlga ton in It's progress through the supreme
Court of the United States. speaking OF the enect
of the decision said: 1T settles that the Joint
Traffic Association OF the Eastern trunk lines Is
illegal and that the decision OF the Circuit Court
Of Appeals in New-York on Friday last sustaining
the lawfuness OF that combination. was erroneous.
II will also compel the dissolution OF all similar
combinations of railroads. holding in effect. as 1t
does that the anti-pooing clause OF the Interstate
Commerce act Is very much widened by the Anti
Trust act OF 1890 It leaves the question open
Whet her manufacturing trusts be reached prac-
tically under the antitrust law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23
CAPITOL COMMISSION ABOLISHED.

THE BIG BUILDING AT Albany TO BE FINISHED
UNDER ALDR1DGE's DIRECTION.
Albany. March Ex-Governor Black to-day signed
Senator Ensworth's bill providing for the compie-
zion Of the State Capitol by contract under the
supervision Of the State Superintendent OF Puohc
Works The present Capitol Commission compris-
Ing I.ieutenant-Governor Timothy l. woodruff
STATE Engineer Adams. Mr. Aldridge. state super
;YteOdent of Public Works; Ira NJ. tfenges, Ol
Haverstraw. and Archlmedes Russell, OF syracuse
S abolished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23

Hartford. Conn, March &c Wells Root. senior
rrernber of the drygoods commission house of Root
-tuds A. Co. of New York. died yesterday at his
homo in this city at the age OF seventy-one. lie
was horn in Augusta. y. Y. Mr.. Root was president
Of the Taft Company. ana was identlned WIN sew,
W 81 cher eorporations. He n Republican, and
vas one OF The original Wide Awakes in the Lincoln
ca nnailn OF 1861.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23
DIR. DOUGLASS EWELL.

Dr. Douglass Ewell. a young physician In this
city died at the LanGham Hotel yesterday. He
was thirty years old. Or Ewell graduate OF
Columbia in the class OF IS. and was member OF
the PSI Epsilon. Riding and Twilight clubs, and OF
the Columbia Alumni Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23
ADDITIONAL COyEY ISLAND STAKES.

The following the entries for the additional
stakes of the Coney Island Jockey Club that closed
March 10:
THE COMFY ISLAND GRAND NATIONAL :TEEpLE-
CHASE-si. 900 For four-ycaroits and upwards
Handicap. steeplechase course.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23
BOyIyG AT THE BOHEMIAN CLUE.

The final bouts IN the Bohemian Sporting Clubs
open boxing tournament will be decided In the Am
sterdam-ave clubhouse tonight The entertain
nnent will undoubtedly draw a large attendance. as
all Of the best amateurs who took part In the pre-
liminary bouts will appear In the finals. The box
ing will be al l0j 10 125 and 49, pounds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23
0. w. RANDALL.

Otis Webster Randall died at his home. No. IA
Fifth-ave yesterday morning, at the age OF sixty
three The funeral will be held at the house Thurs
day morning HIS o'clock Mr.. Randall was
member OF the Metropolitan Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23
BENJAMIN +. PINKHAM.

BENJAMIN F. Pinkham. who was for nineteen
wears treasurer of the Church OF the Sea and Land
died yesterday The funeral will be held tomorrow
at S y. m at the church, Market ana Henry sts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23

Evidently the members OF the Boingbroke Club.
Of London desire to punish Charles Mitchell. the
pugilist. for some offence which he has committed.
The governors Of the club generously offer purse
of 80 900 10 Robert FitZsimmOns II he will make
the Journey to England and give Charles Mitchell
a sound thrashing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23
MOTHER TERN FOR HIRAM CALhINS.

Albany. March 22.-The Governor tonight re.
,,oroirofed Hiram Calk!ns to be Port Warden OF
tho Port OF Ncw-York. On senator crazy mo no
tn me nomination was at once confirmed u! the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23
Biepfles.


chants Association and the two local boat CUPS
were present A committee was appointed 10 conIer
with the representatives OF the colleges In New
York Saturday night and make them an oner on
the same basis last year. with whatever advance
the committee may deem expedient.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23

More than 5000 cyclists made the Journey TO Fort
George on Sunday Several well-known mon who
own rioters were among the army wheels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23

Cyclists desiring 10 join the League OF American
Wheelmen may obtain full printed information and
membership blanks by sending names and ad-
dresses TO the Cycling Editor. Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23
naVJD c. TEFFT LEAVES BELLE|tE.

I'D 9 Tert the Yonkers lawyer who. with
IL was taken from the Ashland House 10
MS VIZ" s,,o yard IN Bellevue Hospital on Saiur-
the alco"o, vas Yesterday discharged Mrs Tent Is
o u,,iil in the hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23
The United States Supreme Court decision against
the Trans Missouri Freight Association has little

VV"T
the Trans Missouri Freight Association has little
practical application. the association has been
dead for nearly three years II is of importan nee
in its bearing on the Joint Traffic Association
The case OF the United States against this asso-
citation is before the Supreme Court appeal. and
in the arguments the decision will be brought in
az a precedent In the Joint Traffic Association
case the Government has been defeated In two
lower courts
At the cflces of the Trunk Line and Joint Traffic
associations II said that those organizations
would not be affected by the decision, ms their
agreements are not the same the Trans Missouri
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23

Are you thinking of purchasing Plano Q.
piano stool? IL so do fail TO consult the little
adyertisernents IN the narrow columns. Some good
bargains may be found there
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23

Many OF the manufacturers who are members OF
the Executive Committee of the Board OF Trade ar
rived in the city yesterday as 10 be early on the
field for the meeting Of the committee which takes
Mace Tomorrow Much interest is felt in the ques
lion as TO whether not the committee Will decide
10 have any more National SHOWS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23
IN THE CYCLING WORLD.
PLANNING FOR A ROAD RACE IN RIVER
SIDE DRIVE
THE ASSOCIATED CYCLING CLUBS ASK PERMIs-
SION FROM THE PARK BOARD TO HOLD 1T
THERE-THE y. Y a. C. INCREASES
THE DISTANCE TO BE RIDDEN
FOR MILEAGE MEDALS.

THE DISTANCE TO BE RIDDEN
FOR MILEAGE MEDALS.
The Associated Cycling Clubs OF New-fo IL
rounr organization but II has already accom-
pllshed more than many Of Its predecessors ever
thought Of accomplishing. meeting OF the rae rae
ing Committee of the organization was heio a' inc
Hotel Savoy yesterday. Edward HepereuA' inc
chairman Of the committee, had invited sf'e'a
prominent wheelmen to be present as MS co"'''''
tee had decided TO ask for some CONCESSIONS am
he wished the advice Of others before deciding 10 90
ahead The association. wishes to run twenty
fve-me road race. for amateurs. IN River I I
Drive or May %, two days before the annual Try
ington- Millburn race In New-Jersey. Inc " n,
men decided to put the matter before tnc IalS
Commissioners end they and their irehds stas oen
at once for the Arsenal in Central farN VIII M,
the Park Board was in session Among mos 1- "a
beard the lion In ms cen "ei
ward Gebereux, p. Anthony Brock lanes lanes f Iohn
Magistrate Simms, NJ. Mason, j; oNei,i ! !onm
Frick NJ B. Fredenrich: NJ L. Bridgman Matth thc
Glib ard Mr. EnCert Magistrate Slmuls intit ~
plea The Commissioners seemed 10 think iaV9ra ,y
of the matter ard promised TO give the assoG,aaio
a positive answer NJ 2 meeting OF the PARK boaiu'
which will be held nextMonday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23

F. c Stearns IS at present bicycle tour over
the smooth chalk roads OF Bermuda He writes that
there are few paths in the United States which com
mare with those on which ne has recently been riding
In Bermuda
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23

but this year the diplomas were simply handed %
the graduates Henry r. Ritter and Charles Edw'n
Pierce receive the appointments at Bellevue HOS
MIA, and the following were graduated with hons
orabie mention and took prizes OF 500 each: henty
r Ritter BENJAMIN franklin knause. Charles 70.
win Pierce and Axel Edward Enszeuls Ahe NV
named Is a Norwegian subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23

Q EcoNp-HAND BIcyCrFs. --3ar gains from sso~ -
- Cash or instarsnts call at 3is Broadway, Wv 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23

Two Of the Commissioners intimated yesterday
that they would for the concession as thss
had been Informed that such races had oee'' "e',
on Long Island IN Boston and IN other placeS' anu
that great crowds had witnessed the contests WIN
out paying any admission. AS the race wouo oe
for sport alone without any gate-money TEXTURES
It was said that the Park Board VIII undouo.e"y
grant the permission The course Will ne Iaid out
from the neghborhoo5 of Seventy-secg hd-st, run
ming up TO and around Claremont anu 1e(u,' ,be
the start should be made AT seventy secotusti nv
NAV decide 10 have the start further up so thai
the course will be FIVE miles: Inc IrN!ns
course I'm New Jersey. in spite Of runors 10 me
contrary The promoters VII poss55uy az scuddcr
Belts Hotz nd Drabble, who have done so much
to make the Irvington- Mlburn hn" rae III go
cent years will be invited to assist me com ,l .
in charge ot the races this year i was saiq asl
night that both Commissioners McMah ana S re
would vote 10 allow the wheemcn 10 nave d race
in Riverside Drive.
The New-York Athletic Club will increase the
"arte" on its mileage medals this year Last year
,no lr,,, FOR a gold medal 5000 miles 50 many
~ tho members made that distance that the com
r,,ttee IN charge has decided that hereafter man
mus, make 800 miles before he vii be entitled 20
,,s,er rnndai Dr. Seneca D. Powell Will offer 1--WE
prizes to the five members MAKING the ,aistSS ma
aWSeractt continue 70 ride five miles each day IN
the race for the Pendletou Cup.
mon and cycle manufacturers concerning the per-
sornel of the racing teams he put on the circuit
This year. few speed merchants having been signed
TO date That negotiations have been going on now
ever. is shown by the announcement that the Ma
tonal people have signed a full team to tolow the
circu This comes in the form or a surprise, as
thev have not been mixed up in the racing game to
anyyy extent in the past The men already secured
a ars Pjylev and Mccall Of Omaha Bingenhelmer
and Scbrader of Milwaukee; Eddy, Of Owassa
Mich. Earl Jackson. OF Cedar RAPIDS ana Ho"a'u'
OF Kalamazoo.
J. ". spaldrg will leave here tomorrow on the
steamship St Paul for an extended trip abroad 1t
:, Nr snaldings intention TO visit agents in Lon
den Paris Berlin Florence ana other points ana
make arrangements for the coming season.
= G Stearns is at present bicycle tour over
the smooth chalk roads Of Bermuda He writes that
there are few paths in the United States which com
mare with those on which he has recently been riding
In Bermuda.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-23

J. w spaldrg will leave here tomorrow on the
steamship St Paul for an extended trip abroad 1t
Il Mr. Spadlngs intention to visit agents in Lon,
den Paris Berlin. Florence and other points ana
make arrangements for the coming season.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-13
THE CABINET CONFIRMED.
No Formal Opposition Thoush Objections
Arc suGxested to Gage and Bliss.

No Formal Opposition Though Objections
Arc sugkested to Gage and Bliss.
Washington. ID. c., March 6.-The
Presidents Cabinet appointments were
all confirmed by the Senate to-day. and
practically without. opposition. There
was for time threat Of opposition TO
Mr.. Gage rs secretary Of the treasury
Us,cause sissan,iss. .sS,,~, - !.
cause he is a banker.
The fist Of Cnbinet officers fs AZ fol.
lows: Secretary of state, John Sher-
man. Of Ohio; secretary OF the treas
ury. Lyman J. Gage. OF Illinois; secre-
tary Of war, Russell A. Alger, of Mich
fgan; secretary OF the navy. John d.
Long. of Massachusetts: secretary OF
the Interior. Cornelius n. Bliss, OF New
York; attorney general. Joseph McKen-
ma, Of California; secretary OF agricul-
ture, James Wilson, OF Iowa; postmas.
ter general, James A. Gary, OF Mary
land.
The appointment OF Mr.. Bliss as Sec
retary of the interior occupied atten-
tion from Senators Teller and Stewart,
who stated that while they had no in
tention to make any effort to balk the
President in his selection OF his Cabinet
ministers. they still felt constrained to
point out the inadvisabillty of select
ing man who was not lawyer for a
position which requires the exercise of
so much legal ability
. Senator HOar of Massachusetts, paid
high tribute to Mr.. Bliss He pointed
out that many Of the questions decid-
ed by the secretary Of the Interior
were prepared by law clerks.
Mr.. Sherman's nomination was con.
mlttee
firmed without reference to a com
Mr.. Wolc0tt. OF Colorado, who had
but just returned from his mission in
the interest of bimetallism, was In his
seat early In the session. The CALLER.
les were crowded throughout most of
the day and many people stood on the
outside from early morning anxious to
secure admission. though disappointed
In that respect to the end. The diplo
matte gallery was the only exception.
None Of the seats in this gallery were
occupied.
After Mr.. Hanna had been sworn I'm
several senator's presented their con.
gratulations.
There was spontaneous burst of An.
plause In the galleries as the two dis-
tingufr1Ieu sUrB or ONO, 10th entering
simultaneously upon new fields OF Ia.
Dor, walked arm In arm down the con.
ter aisle.
There was no effort to suppress the
applause.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-13
the ADMlRALs' svooEsrion.
rhsy Have P,s.s ssr The cssrsss. Of

Thsy Have Plass Ter The Cosreesa Of
Canea, March 81 Q. m.-The admir-
ais have forwarded to their respective
governments their suggestions for the
coercion of Greece. The commander
of q Russian cruiser which has Just
arrived from Selina reports that for.
eign vessels fired guns there to inttmi-
date the insurgeAts. The military gov.
oman Of the Greek consuIafe that 81:
ders have been received to dre on thu
Greek CANVASS II he IeAves the consul.
ate. The Greeks In the town are men
aced by the Nuasulmans and the COM
mander Of the foreign marines decline
to guarantee the safety OF the news-
paper correspondents who venture out
side Of Canea.
The insurgents failed Ia their endeav-
ors to force an entrance into Na1Axa Ivy
the nee Of dynamite at TecklA iast
evening, but they made breach in the
walls At KeratidI. killing four and
wounding several. The garrison Is mr.
gently appealing for reinforcement
Skirmishing has been going on since
noon on the plains outside Canea.
London, March 8-There ID no doubt,
says the Athens correspondent of tle
I1me4 that II Prince 6eOfRe OF 0fetce
were placed at the head OF an autouo-
nous Cretan government. with the title
Of prince, the whole Greek nation and
the Cretans would willingly accept the
proposals Of the powers and the Greek
troops would be withdrawn.
''Such . scheme, therefore," says the
correspondent, ought not to be re-
tected withtout the gravest reasons.
The Cretans are suspicious Of the
promises Of Europe and armly bea,sve
that there y no other course open than
union with Greece Of Turkish rule;
but. doubtless II chance were offered
them, their preference would be for au-
tonomy under q Greek prince"
The agttati0n Of the lovers of liberty
In favor Of Greece II spreading every
where In Great Britain. according to
reports received from many places this
morning.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-13
M.klnLEy KEEPS susY.
ub1srst nay IN Oaes crovlsawss wsst
-fhroags Of visass6s.

bHlsst Nay In O0cs Crowded Wteh Wen
-1hroags Of visass6s.
Washington. March 5.-Presiden& Nc
KiDley was on the move at an early
hour this morning. He greeted the
White House officials at 7s30 O'Clock,
and breakfasted at eight with the fam
lily party, including his wife, mother
and other relatives. Then be smoked q
cigar. and at nine O'Clock entered the
presidents private office to begin COP
Ing with the flood OF pubic business.
Already crowds of people had begun
to arrive, clamorlng at the main en-
trance to the executive mansion for ad-
mission. The doors were kept closed
against the general crowd until ten
O'Clock. but in the meantime a number
Of callers having special business
gained admission.
At ten o'clock the members of the re-
tiring Cabinet called and exchanged
courteSies.
Meantime the crowds in front OF the
executive mansion had swelled to thou
sands. They surged up to the portico,
surrounding the doors In solid masses
and extending In both directions down
the long semi-circular driveways to the
outer gates. They came with bands
PHs~S AAAs' anu htSs Lying. OnC Va Noe
hrst organizations to call was that
made up OF the veterans who served
with Major Mckinley In the Twenty
third Ohio Volunteer infantry. The
psesideut wislIeu 10 greet MS old COM
rades personally. and they filed into
the east room. Mr.. Mckinley came
from his private apartments looking
sturdy and vigorous, despite the strain
OF yesterday. He cordially greeted
each OF the group along the way, Civ
Ing hearty handshake to each per
son, and stood at the main door Of the
east room while the old soldiers fled
by. 1t was meeting of old friends
rather than an official greeting. and
the president called most OF the veter-
ans by name.
The crowds outside had now grown
clamorous. and with the confused mu.
sic OF several bands were mingled the
continued shouts from hundreds Of
throats. 1t WAS apparent that the
throng never could get within the
White House. Realizing this situation.
the President called for his hat and
overcoat and stepped through the front
doors to the marble pOrtico.
A great shout went up as he made
his appearance. Hats were thrown in-
to the air and handkerchIefs and um-
brellas were waved frantically, the Ia
dies Joining in the demonstration. Nc.
kinley bowed repeatedly as the cheers
continued. Then the clubs swung into
line and. with bands playing, marched
under and through the arch Of the
portfco, each man uncoverIng a. he
passed.
The White House was crowded and
besieged with callers all day, but few
were able to gain access to the Presi-
dent.
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-13

The United States and Germany are
the only leading countries that have
NO postal savings banks. and the fact
prompts = contributor to inquire
whether such institutions would not be
useful in small towns and villages
where private savings banks do not
exist Undoubtedly they would be; yet
stronger argument for the system
was put forward by Ex-Postmaster-
General Wanamaker. when he suggest
ed that self-interest would make every
The Meeker herald., 1897-03-13
POSITION OF GREECE.
WILL NOT SURRENDER caErE
Fsa,sw WisAAssval e 0rss6 rsssSs
4 Cs0pss0Ass LssksA ~.

Athens. March 7.-7:15 p. m.-The
answer Of 0reece to the 6enfical notes
Of the powern was diseussed at . meet-
Ing Of the cabinet ard approved BY
King George to-day. II b understood
that the reply b q refuHal to with
draw the Greek Aeet and troops from
Crete On the ground that the recall
would be signal for pillage. incen-
diarism and murdeS. Tbs comp3ete text
Of the note win not be known untfl II
u presented to the ambassadors ol the
powers tomorrow.
? In diplomatic ,circles Il b sail that
the Greek answer may had to neg0tta.
ti0ns based upon pr0posal for coop
GRAFTON which has been presented by
France.
8 p. m.-It h stated that in view Of
the contemplated negative reply Of
Greece to the powers, King George has
sent orders to Colonel Vassoa, COM
manding the Greek forces In Crete. to
hold all TIE places now occupied By
him. The king h still here, and the
date Of the departure Of the crown
prince for the frontier has mot been
1Ded. Every e9oet = being nade 70
concentrate IT, Greek trpogs - the
Turkish frontier before the threatened
UsOCA1AAC VI t1o uHCCA SA0eN S@ss ~ -
fected.
In ol3cial circles the hope II mot now
entertained that the powers will &C
cept the French proposition
March al .. m.-Though the ex-
act character OF the Greek reply to the
powers - not yet made known, 1t u
understood that. In addition to the
ground Of refusal to comply because Of
the fear Of pillage. incendtartsm and
murder in Crete, the note points ont
that the Cretans. whs alone should be
regarded ~ entitled to determine their
fate, have declared their unalterable
resolution to be annexed to Greece as
the only solution that will finally pAci-
fy the island.
King George and other members Of
the royal family attended . requiem
mass in the cathedral to-day for the
officers and soldiers who have fallen
In Crete.
The Plinghenesia publishes . tele-
gram stating that band Of 40 Mace
donlsns and Epirotes came into coils
lon yesterday at Krania, six hours
march from Grevena, With . strong
Turkish detachment. The Aacedon-
ians attacked the Turkish position to-
ward evening and It b reported they
captured 1t after m all night nSht.