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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20

A Terrible State Of Affairs in Idaho.
The Washington, D. O., Times Of the
18th says:
According to aflidavits and sworn
statements presented to the President
yesterday by Senator Heitfleld. OF Idaho,
reign Of terror and brutality has been
established in Shoshone county in that
State, and an American Siberia has
been inaugurated by the Standard Oil
Trust, aided and abetted by Brig. Gen
II. O. Merriam and a regiment OF col
ored regulars The huge volume of
testimony now in the possession OF the
President contains the sworn state
ments of representative men who de-
scribe such round of brutal torture
and barbarity as makes the rule OF
Spanish tyranny in Cuba seem merci-
ful and humane in comparison.
The testimony shows that the Occur
d'Alene district has been under martial
law for nearly three months. and the
county has been absolutely cut of from
the rest Of the world. More than 800
innocent men, the testimony shows,
have been imprisoned in filthy "bull
pen" during the three months, and
have been subjected to such outrageous
treatment that twenty-four deaths have
occurred and the living are physical
wrecks. Every sympathizer has been
imprisoned or driven out Of the county,
and even now eight men are being tried
for their lives without counsel. The
county attorney is guarded and threat
ened with arrest should he dare enter
protest, and over 100 witnesses for the
defence have been driven out and warn
ed not TO return
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-07-20
CONFINED FOR TWO MONTHS.

see them in hell before this business was
over.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
ryBIBITIoy OF ART POTTERY

An exhibition Of art pottery was opened a, IN. me
,-anar,os ~ the National Arts Club NO ~ WeS'
Tt,rtv-fourth-st last evening and VIII coh. -
tor fortnight. The exhibits are principaly iIolH
Lnns IN the United states. but Mexico 1'so
rssarted in some samples OF Indian -
s,,roher of bowls and animal hgurnes made py
~ MS Of Mexico are contributed 10 'hs
collection by A. w. Drake. ...-,os ~
,rhn examples from the lockwood po'le'io'' "
Cincinnati include number of vases IN proWn
u5tb floral decorations in darker tones anu a'9o
soroA Of the gray. blue and white pieces "hich @ie
80 tho more recent products Of their kiihs
The Grueby Faience potteries. near Boston arc
rsnresented by some pieces contributed oy me-
snro starr Brouwer. Of East Hampton Ions
Island shows dozen examples OF rougn peaco N-A
green. with gold underglaze' ana hels nas So
rsw and attractive pieces view Hugh = hoD
,rt.on shows plates from the Dedham po''eI''
A number Of lustred tiles form the man pa -
the exhibit shown by Edward Lycett' oil A.
lanta, Ga. - ..o-L ~ Charles Vok-
VA ~ corona Long Island Is also n sciiu,so
O.bs- contributors are the Allan Club, OF
N-tI,a ~ EuIgcr . c. Noorian, Dikran - NJ
La y Vorce l. A. Danthier and John Cha"-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
WELL FITTED FOR THE WORK.

Buffalo. Nov. q (SpeciaD-The naming Of Ansley
Wilcox as a commissioner 10 hear the evidence III
the case Of District Attorney Asa Bird Gardner
Of New-York has been received with expressions
of satisfaction from citizens Of Buffalo and mem
bers Of the State Bar Association. MI wilcox
Is regarded as fully awake 10 the importance or the
work ahead OF him and a. capable OF performing j.
satisfactorily He is only thrtynine years DID, ana
he is up to date IN public affairs. He was born A.
Surmerville Ga and graduated from Ale
in 1874 studied az University College, OXFORD ths-
land 1915 and was admitted to the bar IN 100
He married Miss Corneha c. Rumsey, or Bullalo
on January Il. 1878, and her sister MISS May
Grace Rumsey November % 1883. Since 1894 Nj
Wilcox has been associated with Wortnlngton -
Miner IN the law firm Of Miner Wilcox
Almost ever since his arrival in Buffalo in ls'o
NJ U-ilcox has been noted for his acute sense OF
right and wrong in public AFFAIRS ana MS ue'SI,
,,ation 20 do lions share toward the CoiIe1''0 -
~ social and political abuses Of the tunes No'
'HT 80 ~ closel, Identified himself with all the
reform movements Of recent years anu plo.eu I"
- =, s,-ene.h 10 the cause OF good government
hut = strong personal force, displayed i" al liS
dealings with his feow-men, has given MN pa
in the esteem OF the community lndI -" 80,
tain a. his age The Bunalc Charity 'rs1iA ~
society that v'ss the forerunner OF many slIli''
societies In the country. numbered M'' ""N0A
among its first active members. ,.
ua * a member Of the Buffalo CLUB ana was Us
president in 1888. He Is also a mehnuer Oh -a"y
other societies, social anu c4044''S' 49,. a,
he has regularly delivered course OF lectures a.
-. r-,,versity Of Buffalo, where he mas oeeh INC
rrofessor OF medical Jurisprudence. W ME II VI
s15 shortly after his graduation he wrote sev
Iesg ,oz,na articles but recently has found ~
ia time for literary work His home Is one VI ''''
most beautiful in the city
Mr. Wilcox said this afternoon
have little to say at present sooat r ,n Sesn ap-
InaterJ co1nIssioner to conduct the nvestg ea
800 aa IT.
Ut l.bar ar moi | would accept such d ~ NJ Gov,
nave said that I PROBABLY would 90 so 20 Albany.
eIIV r he there tomorrow. II tnls MuIh - , -
Signed to me and II undertake IT, n 5na as Speedily
10 nroesble and to report the facts eHacS Do ''
errO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
Mr.. SAGE on THE GAS WAR

According 10 statements made by persons idenu-
fed with the Consolidated. New-Ams.erdam ano
Standard Gas companies Yesterday oroush, no
ha,ga. ~ the local gas situation. Consolidated
Gas was not very active, only about four thousand
shares being traded In on the Stock Exchange. The
highest price reached 1s4l2 and the lowest lsls
the close being at 1914 net decline for the day OK
Al per cent. On the curb New-Amsteroan 'ssues
we're weak, the common selling on 10 q ana .no
rrsrerred beins quoted ar i9s. bid, So asked at .he
o,.,,ns Closing prices were 26A bid. III. asked
for the common against 30 bid. Soi9 asked at the
close on Friday and 50 bid 81 asked for the pre-
rerred as compared with IS bid, 81 asked on Friday.
Russell Sage. president OF the standard Gas Lish'
<atd " must -
settled eithe. by the Legislature or by the gas neh
themselves / am in favor OF setting u smong ouI
10 the creative power Che legislature they are ap,
10 fare much worse than II they mao se'uen "
among rhemselVes."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT.
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION ASKS ASSIST
ANCE IN ITS INVESTIGATION OF IT

MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION ASKS ASSIST
ANCE IN ITS INVESTIGATION OF IT
The Merchants Association Ia at work forming a
committee TO Investigate the conditions surround
Ing the proposed contract for increased supply
OF water for New-York. In connection with the
work and for the purpose Of facilitating It. the
Merchants Association has sent out circular ad-
dressed to the taxpayers and citizens OF New
York. which is In part as follows:
on Wednesday November o. the Board OF Public
improvements, AZ our request, passed resolution
suspending all action on the Ramapo water con-
tract for three months 70 permit the Merchants
Association 10 make thorough investigation OF al
the circumstances. This contract involves a
burden Of S20O00000 upon taxpayers, much prob
able litigation and possibly very harmful entangle-
ment Of the city's future water supply II is the
purpose of the investigation set on foot by this as
socfation 10 show clearly all the facts concerning
the necessity or lack Of necessity Of additional
water supply This is one Of the most important
subjects ever placed before the taxpayers or any
citv During the current year the association has
spent more tnan double its fixed income Tor sim
liar public purposes, the deficit being met by the
voluntary subscriptions OF a comparatively few.
We appeal to all public spirited citizens and tax
PAYERS for contributions 70 meet the neayy outlay
necessary for effective protection OF the public in
terests against possibly needless burden or
S00000000.
One Of the directors Of the association said yes
terday: We feel that this IS a subject that re-
ouires the careful and prompt attention Of every
citizen whether he De taxpayer or not and We
hope that the response 70 the circular, which We
are mailing 1000 merchants. Will be one wnlch
appreciated and viii not be hampered for lack Of
funds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
DIED FROM SELF-INFLICTED Burns.
woMAN's THREE ATTEMPTS TO KILL HERsEL
AT LAST SUCCESSFUL

woSiAN's THREE ATTEMPTS TO KILL HERSELF
AT LAST SUCCESSFUL
Mrs Hattie Miller. thirty years old. Of No. 2i9
East Observation-Disclosures ffth-st, after three
attempts TO burn herself to death yesterday, sue
ceeded IN inhicting injuries from which she died
Mrs Miers mother was sent 10 an insane asylum
several weeks ago and the daughter has brooded
constantly since AT times her actions were so
strange that her husband feared she would attempt
70 take her life.
Mrs Miller arose and went into the bathroom
about o'clock yesterday morning. Her husband
followed her. The moment the woman entered the
room she struck a match and applied the flame TO
her nightgown Her husband succeeded in putting
ont the flames He then tried TO calm his wife. who
was much agitated. and left her a moment 10 get
something to put on his burned hands.
In an instant Mrs Miller had again set fire 20 her
gown and her husband. returning tore away the
burning part Of the garment He took Mrs, Miller
into The paror and made her sit down, While he
tried 10 quiet her. She did not answer him. but
when he started across the room 10 get something
10 relieve her injuries she ran 10 the mantelpece
and seiZing another tch, again set hre 70 her
gown. Before Miller could reach her again the
entire garment in flames. and the woman was
so badly burned that she died from her Injuries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
SUIT AGAINST FRUIT Trust.

Nr-v-oRLEANs FIRM WANTS $4,000 as DAMAGES
FOR INJURY TO BUSINESS.
New-Orleans Nov u (SpeciaD.-A suit was begun
to-day in the Civil District Court for 10000 dam
ages against the New-Orleans division Of the
United Fruit Company. otherwise known as the
Fruit Trust. The action was brought by John B.
Cefalu & Bro. fruit dealers. Of this city, who
claim 10 have lost that amount OF money by the re-
flsal Of the trust to sell 70 them equal terms
with other persons and also for having made SIAN
derous statements In regard 70 the business meth
DDS OF the Cefaius u IL further charged that the
United Fruit Company Is endeayoring to acquire
a monopoly OF the fruit importing business OF this
country and to exclude all others therefrom. In
furtherance Of which plan they have bought of
many concerns on condition that the merchants
pledge themselves not 10 embark in the fruit bust
ness for a stated number q years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
CONSOLIDATION RUMORs REVIVED
REPORT ABOUT THE c. AND o.. THE bi"
FOUR AND THE MoNoN sYsTEMs-PoS-
sIgLE RETIREMENT OF NJ T. INGALLS,

Reports are revived about the possible conson-
datio1 Of the Chesapeake and Ohio, the Big Four
and the Monou railway systems. The Trioune.
when It first told OF the plans for general con,
sodation and Capitalization in the vanderbilt sys-
tens for the purpose OF economical operation
pointed out that changes might take place later IN
the Chesapeake and Ohio. The road Is now con-
trolled by the Morgan interests. The Tribune an
nounced exclusively the proposed merger OF the
Lake Shore, West Shore and other properties, ana
pointed out that the time might come when the
Chesapeake and Ohio would be taken over. There
have been various conferences Of late as 20 whaf
should be done with this property, out AZ yet no
decision has been reached.
It is alleged by certain railroad men that the
Chesapeake and Ohio has failed at times TO i've up
10 traffic agreements and has been source OF
trouble. II Is possible that NJ. y, lnsaHs may re
tire from the presidency next year II Is possible
that when the suggested merger does come SO u
Is said Mr. Ingalls, who is president or the Big
Four also, will step down and out and the WANDER
blt interests will name his successor NO plah To-
assuming control OF the Chesapeake ana ONO nas
vet been decided upon by the Nanderonts put
sooner or later II is expected that the amer.
bs will take over the property and consolidate u
with the Big Four.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
BASIS OF REPUBLIcAy REPRESENTATION.
CHANGE PROPOSED BY HENRY c. PAYNE IN PRO
PORTION TO voTD-How STATES WOULD
BF, AFFECTED.

PORTION TO voTD-How STATES WOULD
Be AFFECTED.
Milwaukee Wis. Nov. Z7.-Henry c. Payne, Wis
consin member Of the National Republican Com
rnittee will present at the meeting in Washington
on December Y a resolution recommending a
change In the basis Of representation in future
Republican National conventions. The resolution
Is as follows:
Resolved That the Republican National Commit
tee recommend the next National Convention
that new basis of representation De established
as follows: Each State 70 be entitled 70 1Our dele-
each 10 900 votes majority fraction thereof cast
III the last preceding Presidential elecuon Tor re
publican electors. and four delegates from edcn
organized Territory and the District OF Columola'
Resolved, that In allotting delegates 10 these
states q provided, aside from delegates at large
they shall be divided as near as practlcaole among
the several Congress districts OF the states me
basis shall be the same and where II l. necessary
10 unite one Congress districts for the Pur-
pose OF carrying out this resolution, Contiguous
districts may be united
II the plan proposed by Mr.. PAYNE is recommend
ed by the National Committee and adopted by the
oorvlrtion Alabama would have delegates. Ar
kansas 3 Florida g. Georgia 10, LOUISIANA D. MIS-
siesippi 8 and South Carolina g. a total OF AZ IN
stead OF l2s as under the present apPortlonr1en[;
no i: Montana. /; Nebraska 2; Nevada, 1; North
Csrolina, 2: tennessee. 8; Texas, 9; Utah l. VIZ
cinia g. and Wyoming, / o-.,
THE Increases would be: California T. otnecti-
CUT 3; s ,cbTsetts e Michigan s. Minnesota, 5;
MlHassT5pshire 2: New-Jersey s; NewYork. u;
North Dakota !; Ohio. Il; oregon. i; PennsyIVana'
70; Vermont. !: West virginia sno MlSco o5 -s
main as now. The total number Of delegates would
be s94. at present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
VICTIM OF CARS NAY BE A PRIEST
SISTERS THINK HE WAS on HIS WAY TO
TIE CONVENT AT RLAUVELT.


Nyack, y. Y. Nov. q (speciaD.-Mystery sur
rounds the identity OF man, at present unknown
to any one here. who was killed by an Ontario
and Western Railroad train below the West Nyack
station 81 the West Shore road Saturday even
ing
The man struck by the train while walking
a treste. and his body brought in the
baggage 10 the station. Coroner Smith took
charge Of It, and ha. since that time tried to as
certain who the was As can be told
from his mangied head and face. he about
forty years old. His face appears 10 be clean
shaven and he had on neat. well fitting cutaway
suit OF black with derby hat. and a pair of
shoes nearly new. He had satchel with scarce
ly anything in il. and I'm his pockets were a small
sum Of money and several Catholic emblems
The man came up West Shore train to West
Nyack, and ticket 10 Blauvelt found in his
clothes. lie started to walk back from West
Nyack toward Blauvelt, having probably been car
ried past his station. half mile further south he
killed. Some OF the Sisters Of the Catholic
convent at Blauvelt came up 10 look at the dead
man. and they expressed the belief that he was
priest his way 10 visit the convent al
though they do not know him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
COMPANY NOT INSOLVENT.

An application for the appointment OF a receiver
FOR the Jersey City Construction Company was re-
fused Yesterday in the Jersey City Chancery Cham
hers by VIce-Chancellor stevens. The company
built the plant OF the New-Jersey and New-York
Telephone Company OF Easton. Penn. The APP
plication was made by Otto Grouse for Samuel A.
Bovd OF Hopewen. y. j., on the ground Of insol-
vency Mr.. Boyd owns three-fourths OF the stock
THE debts Of the company are SIS 600 contracted In
bnilding the plant Ex-Judge Irwin ". Schultz, OF
Philpsburg denied that the company was insol-
r,enr Its COMPENSATION from the telephone COM
many Is 10 be $4,000 in per cent gold bonds and
E5.GO in the common stock OF the telephone com
nsnv Judge Irwin contended that the unpaid ac-
rrounts are not due. The court gave Mr.. Grouse
the privilege ~ renewing the motion at future
.fr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
MUST PAY DUTY on CANADIAN EXPORTS.
BILLS OF IAprNG FOR GOODS SENT THsNS
nAu. SUBJECT TO A TEN PER CENT TAN

prrys Of r.AprNG FOR GOODS SENT THERE II
pAr, sr-RJEcr TO A TEN PER CENT TAX
ro- .sverai months there has been a discussion
so,ro an between G. W. Wilson. Commissioner OF
internal Revenue and the legal representatives "a
the Trunk Line Association and It's feeders 40 y
their liability 10 pay internal revenue taNee va
goods exported 20 Canada by railroad CoHeS'o'
Charles r. Treat OF the Second District OF New
York has been the medium through "h'Sn 80
con farencss and discussions have been held. oe-
cison has at last been reached on the SUBJECT ~"
forwarded 10 Collector Treat. with ihsti ucs'os "
demand payment on all export DIS lnsu4'e'eANI
stamped since July /, 1898. and 10 see that inc
is paid until the question at Issue - o,,a- =,
versey to the Government. This Is q ma. S,..n
,nortance 70 railroads and shippers. The decision
says in part
The law governing this is as follows; Scn IsS
ule A Act OF June 49, 1895 enscts ina -,ias Cor any
ing or receipts other than charter parIs sd from
oyt ar place in the United States 10 any ioLs.s
port or place shall pay 70 cents Inc ,o oisd n
sfon modifying the above s1be5 + 4 and is as
provso 10 the last clause OF Sutiss imposed
by the FOREGOING schedules on manitests ois o.
ladng and passage tickets Ta between ports in the
pnited states and ports in British North Amer rs
Norm America being foreign ports or places a., a..
bills Of ladng given for s99 9h ~ lax as export
bs NJ ading at the rate Of 10 cents TOT eacn sl.p
ment unless issued for goods shipped oy ste ssa
Goods shipped in the United states 20 pace m
Canada Inv railroad cars are not shipped by slsal-
49, or otber vessels and therefore the tax accrues
on all bills of ladins given for sucn sinpi"e' " ~"
rate Of 10 cents for each shipment. -. a.. x,r
Won are therefore. directed 20 require me t 70.
road companies concerned In this question tU IT, dr
risb s.3temsnt Of the number OF export plis IN,
e,,sciertv stamped by them since July l. loSs' a.n
in cas- Of neglect or refusal 70 90 SO on a , or
can obtain the amount of the deficiency and
80 same for assessment as soon as pracllcaue.,
re the railroad companies desire 10 contest lne
validity n the statutes In the courts eVsty "a
hi. as Arst condition precedent these axes nus,
he Maid and continue to be paid until the quesuon
a. iesra is decided adversely 10 the Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
Mr. ROOFS pR1TATE SECRETARY RESIGNS

F. s. coURsEY APPOINTED TO SUCCEED VICTOR
L. MASON.
washington Nov H.-Victor L. Mason private
secretary 10 Secretary Root. has resigned 10 en-
gage in business with General Russell A. Alger
Mr. Mason served Secretary Alger in the capacity
Of private secretary throughout his entire term
and when General Alger retired TO private life he
arranged that Mr.. Mason should return to his
employment after serving Secretary Root until the
latter had made another selection. Now MI.
Mason goes to Detroit and his place Will be hlled
bv y { Cloursey OF South Carolina, who served
throughout the recent as private secretary TO
Adiutant General Corbn-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
o1TpHAy7 BROTHERS NOT ~ CONTEMPT.

Trenton. \ j. Nov 27.-The Court OF Errors and
Appeals to-day denied the application Of the Iren-
ton Potteres Company 70 have Oipnant bFo,nerS
,r6sad ,n CONTEMPT Of court. The Oiphant Brothers
ahour three or four years ago sold their plant 70
The Potteries company and subsequently started
a. business The Trenton Potteries Company go,
a. ,ni,inction restraining them from engaging in
that business and the brothers then disposed Q.
bs, slant 70 relatives This sale was the basis or
,hs rnntennpt proceedings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
LINE BETWEEN ELLENvILLE AND KING
STON

II is understood that the New-York. ontario ana
Western Railroad Company which owns charter
for a line OF railway between Ellenvillo and King
sion. q distance OF twenty-sx miles, purposes be-
ginning promptly the work OF constructing that Inc
In the expectation OF having it completed within a
year II Is further said that the ontario an'
western management will urge upon the STATS
Railroad Commission the view that the consuuo-
ton by the company OF this branch 70 hhss.on
ebo,,Id onerate 10 prohibit the building OF inc
Delaware Valley and Kingston Railroad 70 hins
SION on the ground that the latters roaa %ou.u
parallel the Ontario and westerns p'VJe''
tension.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
NORTH ATLANTIC soUADRoys CRUISE.

Washington. Nov g7--Rear Admiral Farquhar
commander OF the North Atlantic squadron had
talk with Secretary Long to-day concerning
,intAr cruise OF the squadron to West Indian wa
- TIVE Admiral favored such a cruise, pointing
out that the plan had been carried out two years
Az ND aSrangements were made for the issue of
formaI orders. No time has been hxed for the
sJsrt n the West Indies but II probably will be
made early in the new year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
WIEN WORK NAY BE BEGUN.

7, {. understood that the construction OF the new
Ar,lA,ne NJ the Stock Exchange Will be started az
soon as the Exchange management can max d
certain arrangement with the western oi'lon -
- Cornsnv. which occupies Offices In one OF
- b,,ud,nos recently purchased by the Exchange
Tn. new structure will be erected without the
present occupants of any Of the buildings now
nr,red nv tho Exchange being Obliged 10 move II
"a sad the method Of construction being ne same
a, that adopted In the erection OF The NeW-Aork
Times building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
CREEK ERATERNITY DINER.

The New-York alumni OF the Sigma Chi Frater-
nifty will hold their annual dinner at the Arena.
No 90 West Thirty -hrst-st.. tomorrow at p m.
George W Cummings vice-president OF the Ameri-
can Press Association. will be toastmaster, ana
among the speakers will be DR.. Theodore A Il
Gessler w H. Peer Conklin. DR.. s. A. Weikert.
az PouRhkeepsie. & r. Ireland and Burr Mcintosh.
The Dinner Committee consists OF F. r. Dickey.
No iss Montague-st.. Brooklyn; c. B. MacCaua
and George A Rhama
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-28
ADVANCE IN FREIGHT RATES.

The report which has been prepared oy .ne -.
c1ass,scation Committee. made up Of representa-
tive. OF the Trunk Line Association Freight Com
rnit,ee. the Central Freight Committee ana 'hs
Eastern Committee making average advances s ..
about IN per cent In freight rates on aoout , nsv
SSVDdrad ar,tces has been issued 10 the railway
comnanies Affected and has already been approves
nv many OF them.