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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FAVORED
FURTHER ARGUMENTS BY BUSINESS MEN BE
FORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE.


FORE THE SENATE COMMITTEE.
Washington. March 3-The Senate Committee on
Commerce to-day listened TO arguments on behalf
Of tho National Business League and the National
Board OF Trade in favor OF the establishment OF
Department OF Commerce and Industries, to be
presided over by a Cabinet officer. The League
was represented In the hearing by its president.
Ferdinand w. Peck. and It's general counsel. John
W. Ella. both Of Chicago. and the Board Of Trade
by Charles 3 Hamlin formerly Assistant Secre-
tary OF the Treasury: Alden Spear and Colonel r.
II. Haskell. OF Boston and +. T. Thurber. OF New
York. Messrs Thurber. Haskell. Spear and Ham
In spoke in support OF the project, and MI Fla
read a statement Of the work done by the Busi-
ness League submitting letters, resolutions, etc,
from ninety-eight organizations Of business men
in twenty-sx States, and petitions and letters from
48 prominent manufacturers and business men ask
ing for the establishment OF the department. The
arguments generally that the United States
is the only country of importance which has no
department corresponding to the proposed
and that the National Industries and commerce
could never have the supervision their Importance
demands without II.
Mr.; Ella said in reply 70 question that It would
not be satisfactory to place this work In charge
Of bureau Of the Agricultural Department. for
that Department already doing all that could
well be expected Of II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
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GEORGIA G. A. R. ENCAMPBBNT.
GENERAL GOBLIN PRAISES PRESIDENT M'KTN-
LEY'S POLICY.

Atlanta, Ga. March S.-The tenth annual en-
;anpment Of the Georgia Department OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic was held here yesterday the
guest OF honor being the Counander-in-Chief Cen
ersl J. p. S. Goblin. of Pennsylvania A business
meeting held in the morning. at which General
Goblin made brief speech. In referring to the
Maine disaster he said Il was greatly TO be de-
plored. He compmented President Mckinley on
lne policy he had pursued In the inVesugation; ana
ta!c that. matter what further course the Pres
Dent adopted. ne would have the American people
with him
a public reception was rendered TO the Com
mander-in-Chief last night. In which the Confed-
crate veterans OF Atlanta took part. Adcresses
were made by Governor Atkinson. Mayor Collier
and General c. a. Evans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
NEW CORPORATIONS IN THIS STATE.

Albany. March s.-The following companies were
Incorporated to-day:
c. c. Riotte Company of New-York City, to
manufacture machinery; capital. $1,000. Directors,
William II. Peck. Walter Lawrence and c. c.
Riotte.
Yukon Gold Dredging Company. Of Buffalo, capt.
tai, $4,000 Directors. T.. J. Kingston T. g Phil
lips. W. K. Kingston J. A Dinsens and B. r. Phil
lips.
c. T. CROUCH e. Son Company, Of Rochester. to
manufacture lumber. sashes. doors and blinds:
capital, $4,000 Directors, Charles 4. Crouch.
Charles NJ. Crouch and c. c. Beshan.
Springfield Rubber Tire Wheel Company. Of
Rochester. 10 manufacture rubber tires; capital
and j. c. Clements
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
AGAINST ATHLETIC REGISTRATION.
THE AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION HAS. IT is SAID
VOTED AGAINsT HALF-FEEs FOR THE IN
TERCOLLEGrATE ASSOCIATION

TERCOLLEGlATE ASSOCIATION.
Boston March 3-While the Official vote has not
been announced It IS understood that the Amateur
Athletic Union has voted unanimously against the
proposition that one-half the registration fee Of
college athletes shall 10 the intercollegiate Ath-
etc Association and 1t Is believed the college body
will 90 the same.
This is not because the New-England Amateur
Athletic Union objects 10 giving the college men
a part Of the fee but because il does not believe
In the principles Of registration. The objection Is
that the idea Of charging registration fee is rad
cally wrong because there IS nothing 10 be gained
by 81.
The Registration Committee makes the conten-
ton that the registration is TO secure clean sport
and that its opponents are only those who are In
athletics for profit. The opponents claim that the
contention is groundless. from the fact that the
bodies like the Boston Athletic Association which
have been foremost in promoting clean sport are
unanimously demanding the repeal OF the rule,
and that there be more rigid supervision
Of college athletics by the Amateur Athletic Union
than by the intercollegiate association and the
other colleges against which they compete. II is
unlikely that. in spite OF the support given 70
the registration scheme by the New-York Athletic
Club. the rule will soon be repealed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
BIG PAYMENT TO HAVE HIS HAIR CUT

Probably the sum recently spent by Baron Steen-
gracht. Of Holland TO have his hair cut establishes
a new record for extravaganza. He commonly lives
in London. and patronzes the barber shop Of
Truefit the Burlington Arcade and No l3 Old
Bond-st. A telegram was received by Trueftt a
few days ago from the Baron. dated St Peters
burg. saying that he would be in Berlin a GER
tain hote, on such a date and desired that a man
be from Truefitts his hair. The man
was sent desired, and cut the Baron's hair. re-
turning TO London the following day. The Baron
promptly paid the bill amounting 10 f33 or about
$50. which covered the expense OF the trip. etc.
and perhaps the largest amount ever paid for
a single haircut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
REORGANIZATION OF THE B. AND 0.
A STRONG FIGHT TO BE MADE AGAINST THE
RIII, IN THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.

A STRONG FIGHT TO BE MADE AGAINST THE
BILL IN THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE
Baltimore March 3 (SpeciaD.-There will be a
fight over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Reor-
gsnizaton bill when it is reported by the commit
tee In the Legislature. II will be opposed the
ground that IL contemplates a move In the affairs
OF tn. road proJudcial to the interests OF this
State and city. Baltimore fnanciers point TO the
fact that the bill drawn under thu direction OK
Receiver John X. Cowen without the knowledge OF
the Baltimore Reorganization Committee. Mr..
Cowen prefers that the property be recognized by
Speyer G. Co. OF New-York. rather than Morgan e.
Co. The latter have always opposed his policy. and
make secret OF their intention 10 remove him
from the head of the company in the event that
they are called upon to- rehabitate the property.
Morgan Co. believed to favor Receiver Muir
ray for president. Speyer Co. have acquired ex-
tensve holdings Of Baltimore and Ohio securities.
but Morgan Co. have secured holders deposits OF
a large majority of the bonds OF the main division
consolidated mortgage OF 100000.
1t is learned that IL the reorganization bill IS
passed application will be made Immediately for a
new charter. which, II granted. would give the
Network Reorganization Committee decided ad-
vantage. though II would not enable 1t TO reorgan-
lie the property regardless OF the wishes Of other
interests. Should IL fall to the lot OF Morgan Il
Co. to rehabtate the system charter could be
secured in another State This instrument would
not exempt the property from taxation In this
State by which the road $4,000 year.
nor would 1t confer on the corporation certain
other privileges Il enjoys. but for the one pur
pose of reorganization Il would be just as. effective
as one granted by the Maryland Legislature:
In contradiction OF the statement made to the
Legislature by the incorporators named In the re-
organization bill. that no plan has been prepared:
Baltimore fnanciers say that plan was prepared
by Speyer e. Co. and copies OF 1t sent 10 friendly
interests here several months ago Members or the
Baltimore committee intimate that Morgan Co.
friendly to them, and that no plan can be sue
cessful that does not meet with Morgan & Co.'S
approval. They not only. il is asserted. represent
the main line bondholders. but also a large amount
of the Junior securities. The belief Is growing in
financial circles here that the bill contemplates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
FOR UNIFORM SOUTHEASTERN RATES

The conference committee OF the Southeastern
Passenger Association held meeting at the I'm
perial Hotel yesterday 10 consider plans for tho
adoption OF uniform rates OF fare on the railroads
and their connecting boat lines in the southeastern
part OF the United States. No agreement was
reached when the session adjourned last evening.
Another session Will be held to-day. Those who
attended the meeting were Joseph Richardson OF
Atlanta. Ga; J. c. Halle, II. c. Madden and W.
B. Wrenn, OF savannah; A. o. Mcdonald. OF Jack
sonyille, Fla. &. T. Atmore. OF Louisville, Ky.
George n. smith OF New-orleans: ". L. BevIll. OF
Norfolk. Va; H. w. b. Glover and 7. j. Anderson.
OF Portsmouth. Va. and William Mason and j. j.
Brown, OF this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
Your Face

shows the state Of your feelings and the
state of your health as we'll. Impure
blood makes itself apparent in pale,
sallow complexion, pimples and skin
eruptions. If you are feeling weak and
worn out and do not have healthy ap-
pearance, you will derive great benefit
from taking that invigorating stimulant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
CANADIAN PAcIFIC's ULTTMArUM.

Montreal March Sin reply to tho many pub
lished reports regarding the action and wishes OF
the Western roads in Chicago. Canadian Pacific
Railroad officials announce that they will not
hsnre their present policy unless all the old rates
are restored and they are again allowed 10 have
the dilferential which prevailed up 10 the time the
rate war began.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
REFUSAL TO RESTORE RATES.
WESTERN ROADS UNABLE TO AGREE TO SUCH A
PROPOSITION, BUT WILLING TO CONFER
WITH CANADIAN PACIFIC OFFICIALS.


PROPOSITION. BUT WILLING TO CONFER
WITH CANADIAN PACIFIC OFFICIALS.
Chicago March 3-The Western roads declare
that in concerning 10 meet with the officials OF
the Canadian Pacific in regard 10 the rate situa-
tlon as suggested by General Passenger Agents
Roberts and Daniels. they have in no manner
changed their position in regard to the dferentials
dema nded by the Canadian Pacific or the reduced
rates made by that line.
Messrs Daniels and Roberts telegra phed 10 the
Western roads from Montreal after they had had
q conference with the Canadian Pacific, and vhile
the Western lines were in meeting a. Chicago.
stating that they had OF their own motion con-
cluded to recommend 10 all concerned that all
rates that had been disturbed in every direction
be restored to tariff rates precedent 10 the meet
ing. and that conference OF all interested lines
should then be held to see II agreement could
not be reached IL not the disputed questions
should be arbitrated There nothing in the
message that gave the slightest assurance as 10
whether the Canadian Pacific had assented 10 the
proposition or was committed IN any sense 70
arbitration, and the conditions named by the mes
sage providing for the restoration OF rates as pre-
osdent to a meeting practically identical with
the conditions which the Canadian Pacific had
previously made. Tho Western roads and their
Eastern connection. the Grand Trunk found them
selves unable TO assent to the proposition OF re-
storing rates but did not signify their willingness
to attend a meeting with the Canadian Pacific any
where and no matter by whom called, for the
purpose OF taking up the whole question, and this
is the position which the Western lines take to-
day.
Rate clerks Of the Western roads were in ses-
sion to-day preparing new sheets, showing the re-
auctions in rates made. in consequence OF the
transcontinental rate war. The general passenger
agents have completed their arrangements IN tho
matter. and have made their arrangements for APP
plying the reductions through all available gate
ways
Traffic officials OF the roads In the corn belt say
that they. never before have had so largo an
amount Of corn move. The amount they say.
IS apparently limitless. The great trouble In
the matter IL that the rates badly democrat
tied that there is comparatively little profit in the
bsfpe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04

dismissed the injunction proceedings brought 70
prevent building OF the Port Arthur Ship Canal.
Ever since this enterprise was started the work
has been INSTRUCTED by injunction suits instisated
by Kountze Brothers, the Nev-York bankers own
o.. Sabine City. Mr. Gillian says that the work
OF building the canal Will proceed without
interruption until IL Is finished.
The proposed canal will run from Port Arthur TO
Sabine City, n distance OF eight miles and Is de-
signed for the OF the P.ttsburg and Gul,s lines
OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04

The annual meeting Of the New-york Southern
Society held ~ the Fifth Avenue Hotel last even
ing Resulted in the election OF the following OFF,
GERS; President, DR.. William VI. Polk; vioe-presi-
cent. Augustus Van Wyck; treasurer, CASTOR
hardy secretary. Percy S. Maiett; chaplain the
hev DR.. J. W. Brown: Executive Committee, 10
ssrNe three years Edward owen. Robert J. mar
pps:n, Cary T. Hutchinson and George Gordon
Inc new president Of the society succeeds hugh
.. thompson, Ex-Governor OF South Carolina, tnah
-.on tne society is said to have had no more
~temed executive officer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
HARD RUBBER COMBINATION.
COMPETITION SAID TO HAVE MADE THE STEP
NECESSARY.

NECESSARY.
As result Of the competition In the trade FOR
the last few years, which has resulted In prices
being cut to point at which profitable production
is declared TO be almost impossible, combination
has been formed by the three largest hard-rubber
manufacturers in this country. They are the India
Rubber Comb Company. OF No. Mercer-st.. whose
works are at College Point, y. Y. the Butler Hard
Rubber Company. Of Butler ~ J., and the Good
rich Company. Of Akron, Ohio The concern VIII
be incorporated under the laws Of this State. with
a capital stock Of s. 10000
Fritz Acheis. president OF the India Rubber
Comb Company, told Tribune reporter yesterday
that the main reason for the necessity OF combina-
ton was not the cost Of production. but the high
cost Of distribution. the articles manufactured
being all small and Of low prices The cost Of dis
fribltion he said has steadily increased, and has
now reached a point where the ard-rubber manu-
facturers must combine or go out Of business.
There were few firms not In the combine. added
Mr. Aches. but II represented by far the greater
amount Of the output OF this country. The title OF
the new company has not yet been decided on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
NEW INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS

| Eleven houses that manufacture woodworking
| machinery have Just made combination. THE
| American Machinist' says that the New-York and
| Boston sales offices most Of the United
States as far West the Mississippi but the State
| Of PENNSYLVANIA is attended TO from Williamsport
The territory west of the Mississippi is chiefly con-
| trolled from the Chicago Office. but a separate
| agency is to be Established for the Pacific Coast
| The two concerns which appear TO exert a con-
| cove Company and Rowley & Hermance. Manu-
facurers who have not gone INTO the cons9ldati9n
| situation. They say Il eliminates part OF the
petition which they have been obliged to meet
| hitherto.
1t Is said that the City Of Mexico is soon TO have
electric railways and that s. 900 will be invested
| therein.
Experiments made with coke fuel both for
stationary engines and locomotives. reported in
the current issue of 'Cassier's Magazine" The
writer says that larger CRATE surface s needed
than with soft coal and deeper fire, There is no
freight charges. The great recommendation Of this
fuel is that IT is smokeless.
A company is forming in ST. Louis for the pur-
pose Of Harvesting the water power OF the Meramec
River near Pacific Mo. and building at that point
plant which will be sufficiently powerful to dis
county and towns between St Louis and Pacific
but 10 OF electricity in the former city
ashes 10 n crematory island in the Hudson.
wh .re the stuff is burned. For this service S. so Is
paid aside from the expense OF sweeping and cart
ing.
The cable railways In Pennsylva nia-ave.. Pour
feminist and Seventh-st.. Washington. D. C.,
which embrace over eleven miles OF double track
are in process OF conversion into electric roads
with an underground trolley. Rapid progress IS
being made with the equipment OF the old cable
conduits with electric conductors similar 10 those
employed by thu Metropolitan Traction Company
in Sew-York.
After long and successful litigation. the New
York Filter Manufacturing Company has compelled
the o. H. Jewell Filter Company. OF Chicago to
take out licenses under the Hyatt patent An
amicable arrangement has been made BY which the
former corporation confines It's operations East
territory, and the latter 10 part OF the West
The Morrison Filter Company retires from busI-
ness and its head becomes a vice-prc.ident I'm the
New-york company, Meantime the LOOMS Man
ming hitter, Of Philadelphia, has been found guilty
OF Infringing the Hyatt patents at least In 80 far
- alum 10 used IN their productA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
A COAL TRUST INDICTED.
CALIFORNIA GRAND JURY BRINGS IN BILL
AGAINST RETAIL AND WHOLESALE DEArERA

San Francisco. March 3.-Ths afternoon the Fed
era Grand Jury returned true bill IN the Dis'rfrt
Court against the eight wholesale and five hundred
retail coal dealers who were members % the coal
combine recently dissolved by United States Judge
Morrow. They charged with violation OF
tho Trust act. which violation Is made by statute
criminal offence The specific charge against the
dealers Is that they associated I'm restraint Of inter-
state commerce 70 regulate the price or coal n
oregon, Washington and other states Judge Nor
row, the United States Circuit Court when
Issuing temporary Injunction against the associs-
ton decided that there reasonable ground FOR
tho contention that & unlawful combination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
The points through which these shipments were
ASKING CONGRESS TO INTERVENE.

Los Angeles Call March 5.-rhe Board OF Direc-
tors OF the Chamber OF Commerce has adopted a
resolution requesting Senators and Representa-
tives In Congress 10 aid In enacting such legisla-
ton as will deprive the Canadian Pacific Railway
and ALI other foreign railways OF any privileges
than can give them undue advantage over the
railroads OF the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
Duffy's Pure
Malt Whiskey

which will purify your blood, quicken
your circulation, build up your system,
and give you new life. 1t promotes di-
gestion, cures constipation and dyspep-
STA, and arouses the glow OF health in
every part OF the body. Try IT.
Sold by all grOcers and druggists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
AMATEUR BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

james T.. Sullivan. chairman OF tho Registration
Committee OF the Amateur Athletic Union. has
received notice from w. r. Berry. OF the Pacific
Athletic Association. Of San Francisco, stating
that he has arranged for billiard championships OF
his district 10 take place at the Reliance Athletic
Club rooms, Oakland CAL March L. The cham
pionship gives every indication Of being success
ful one Letters have also been received from sew
eral other associations Of tho Amateur Athletic
Union stating that they arranging for billiard
championships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
TRIBUTE PAID TO CANADIAN ROADS
IN 1897 1881 80 TONS OF UNITED STATES MER-
cIIANpIsE WE'RE SHIPPED IN BOND

CTIANDIsE WERE SHIPPED IN BOND.
Washington. March Sin answer TO numerous
inquiries from members Of Congress and others and
on account Of the increasing interest In the SUBJ
feet the Treasury Department has prepared
comprehensive statement showing the amount OF
domestic merchandise OF the United States which
in the calendar year 1897 passed through Canada in
bond from point in the United States to
other. The statement shows that the law author
izlng these shipments IL IN no sense local In It's
application to points on the Canadian frontier On
the contrary. every State and Territory In the
Union has contributed the totals in both
directions The amount OF domestic merchandise
Of the United States shipped during the year is
shown to have been $50 tons. requiring for its
transportation 1855 cars. The merchandise Is
classified follows. In tons:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
PHILADELPHIA BANKS TO COMBINE.
BUSINESS OF THE SEVENTH AND FOURTH STREET
NATIONAL, TO BE MERGED.

NATIONAL TO BE MERGED.
Philadelphia. March 3-The directors Of the Sew
enth National Bank have decided to go into llqui
dation and 10 merge the business with that OF the
Fourth Street National Bank. The bank is per-
fectly solvent but IT has experienced a decided
diminution OF business OF late. and II was consd
cred best TO go into voluntary liquidation az once
and close up it's affairs. The Seventh National is
one Of the oldest banks In the city. having been
organized in 1854 Its capital was reduced several
years ago from $3.50 900 5000 900 The Fourth
Street Bank will honor all checks OF the other
ba
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
WTNEMAKERs' ORGANIZATION FORMED.

San Francisco March 3-An organization OF wine
makers and distributing agents in sympathy with
the grape growers has been formed tho object
being to improve the present method Of marketing
the vintage OF California. Many prominent viii
culturlsts are interested In the movement. which
will be conducted in harmony with the wne-
makers corpoiation already controlling large
norton of the output OF the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
CHARTERED ~ WEST VIRGINIA.

Charleston. W. Va. March (SpeciaD.-The Flee
trio Gold Dredging Company Of New-York secured
certificate Of Incorporation to-day from the Sec
rotary Of State Capital. 100000; paid up $50 The
incorporators are c. II. Treat G. A. Hitchcock. J.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
FOR A 500. 900 STOCK ISSUE.

THE BOSTON PNEUMATIC TUBE COMPANY WISHES
TO EXTEND ITS SYSTEM
Boston March 3.-Ths Boston Pneumatic Tube
Company has applied to the Gas and Electric
Light Commissioners for authority TO issue new
stock 10 the extent Of 100000 for the extension
Of the system. The present capital is S5OOOO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04

Judge Conlan OF the City Court has appointed
Thomas c. Rogers receiver in supplementary pro
ceedings for William F. Widmayer. civil enginee
and architect. OF No 1877 West Sixty-frstst. on IN
application Of G.. g. p Francolini.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04
A BIG COTTOy FIRE IN JAPAN.

London. March s.-A cable dispatch received to-
day from Kobe. Japan. states that a fro has oc-
Cured in the sheds on the docks there. that the
goods stored therein from vessel from Bombay
had been burned, together with the vessel and that
there had also been burned American cotton to the
yalua Of f4OOO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-04

An order filed in the County Clerks ONCE
yesterday from Justice Bischon. OF the Supreme
Court. appointing James F. Mclaughlin receiver In
supplementary proceedings for John F. Dowd. real
estate broker OF No 2.321 Washlngton-ave. on the
application Of Henry G. Silleck, jr. Mr.: Dowd has
been in business for twelve years. and owns nVe
houses. No. loo to los Kingsbridge Road.