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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04

VALIDITY OF THE WAR REVENUE ACT
UPHELD

Washington. April 3.-In the United States su-
p-orne Court to-day an opinion was handed down
by Justice Peckhsm in several cases involving the
validity OF the War Revenue act. The cases were
those of James Nco against James Ames. United
States Marshal: petition fo- habeas corpus by
George r. Nichols petitioner: Edwin S skillen.
appellant against the marshal and Charles H.
Irgwessen. plaintiff in error against the United
States The al come from the Chicago Fed
oral courts These cases in solvc especially the
validity of the tax provided by the War Revenue
act on sales and contracts to sell merchandise on
exchanges boards ~ trade or similar places.
The three 81 Nieol. appellant. ~ Nichols.
petitioner and Of Sknen appellant present all the
pha ses involved in stock transactions the Board
~ Trade at Chicago The case Of Ingwessen In
wolves the question 20 whether the Union Stock
Yards at Chicago. are an exchange or similar
place making sales there taxabe. The Court In
its opinion sustained the validity Of the tsS..'rA
held also that the stock yards are place similar
TO an exchange. making transactions liable 10 tho
tax
The Court in IFS opinion holds tina, the tax
Is not direct tox. but "A duty or excise laid
on the privilege. OPPORTUNITY or faculty oNeTr
nj board- Of trade exchanges for the prosecu-
ton q the business mentioned In the act II Is not
a tax on the members OF the exchange nor on the
memhorship therein nor is IL tax on sales gener-
ally The act limits the tax 20 sales az any ex-
change or board az trade other similar place. and
IT'S fair meaning Is to impose a duty those
privileges or facilities there found and made use
o."
The exceptional facilities offered AZ such places
ford the Court says. just ground for classfca-
tion for purposes Of taxation by congress OF trans
actions there The flexible character OF the taxing
mower and the possibility Of ada ting II 10 changing
ronditions is described 10y the Court. II distinctly
holding that in order 10 tax 4 privilege or faculty
~ 10, ed Il Is not necessary mat II should De ere
ated hy the Government. The requirement OF
memora ndum is upheld. because II IS necessary for
ne collection Of tax The tax f. declared uni
form because IT applies 10 az VINO enjoy the spe-
lion OF business az boards OF trade ana similar
places
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
REVIEWED BY GENERAL MERRITT.

The Eth Regiment passed in review before Major
General Wesley Merritt at the armory. Park-ave
and Sxtyseventh- st, last night. The occasion OF
the review was the presentation OF the honor
medals for long service. Forty-four members Of
the regiment had these medals pinned to their
breasts by Colonel Appleton.
General Merritt took his place in the reviewing
stand the SiXty-sixth-st. side OF the armory.
Captain Struthers Of the 18th Infantry. United
States Army. was the only member Of the Cen
erals staff with him. Major Fuger was present,
but only as a guest Of the regiment.
For an hour and a half the members OF the
regiment marched. countermarched and executed
manpuvres for the reviewing officers When they
were through. General Merritt compmented the
men warmly.
At the close Of the review Colonel Appleton, with
a neat speech presented the Cross OF Honor medals
for long service In the regiment
At the close ~ the review and presentation cere-
monies informal reception was given for Gen
eral Merritt by the officers OF the regiment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
WESTERN CITY ELECTIONS
CONTESTS FOR MAYOR HELD IN OHIO
AND MICHIGAN MKISSON BEATEN.
fRy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.


Cincinnati April 3-The municipal elections
held throughout Ohio to-day show some sur
prising results. especially when considered In
the bearing they have on future State and even
National politics. In the larger cities the result
was diversified. and much importance is at
tached IN IT, In the smaller places. local issues
largely controlled the result so that. so far az
party notifies are concerned. the result Is I'M
material.
In this city the Republicans elected the Judge
Of the Superior Court. two members Of the Board
Of City Affairs and all other candidates ny ma
jorities Of from 1000 to 5000 The Repub-
lican campaign was engineered by George b.
Cox who last fall turned down by the FAC
ton Of the party controlled by James NJ. Glenn
Cox's lieutenant was ex-Congressman Charles
r. Taft, of The TimesStar." and II Is said
that he is slated for the future Governorship OF
the State. to which he will he assisted by Sen
ator Foraker Governor Bushnell and others.
At Cleveland the election Of John Farley Demo-
crat over r f. McKisson by 10000, is due to
Republican revolt against McKisson on account
Of his treachery to Senator Hanna in the Sen
atorial contest in 1891 and is regarded as a
rebuke to the anti-administretion Republicans.
Columbus elected Republican Mayor for the
first time in twelve year. Samuel Swartz de-
featng the present Mayor. Samuel Black Dur
ing his administration Black has been allowing
the town to run wide open. and while he to-day
received many Republican votes he defeat
ed by the votes of the better element in his own
party. The victory Of the Republicans is also
considered significant from the fact Of the large
Republican vote polled. which will have good
influence on the candidacy Of Judge Nash for
Governor.
At Toledo Sam" Jones. the present Mayor.
defeated the regular Democratic and Repub
can nominees. being reelected by about two
thousand votes. He made his campaign on his
past eccentric record and the vote Of the hood
lum and vicious element helped him to large
extent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
DETAILS OF VOTE IN OHIO.
extent.

Cleveland Ohio. April 3-There is no doubt that
Farley Dem) has been elected Mayor by 1000 ma
jorty McKsson. the present incumbent. Nc
Kisson behind his ticket In every precinct. and
while he is defeated it is probable that the re-
mainder OF the Republican ticket. including the
candidates for Treasurer. Police Judge Police Pros
ecutor. Justice OF the Peace and four members OF
the School Council will be elected by substantial
pluralities. The Republicans will probably retain
control OF the City Council.
Cincinnati. April s.-Party lines were not closely
drawn in to-days municipal election. Weather con-
ditons were favorable. yet only 1850 votes were
cast. The official result is as follows: Rufus b.
Smith (RepD. Judge OF Superior Court who had no
opposition. 30 432
Members Of the Board OF City Anairs-William
McAllister (Rep). 25si1: Albert Fischer (RepO o.
27s; H. J. Enneking DEM. 1878: ]. C. sherlock
Dem.). 9292 Average Republican majority 1915
The two other tickets in the field polled almost
nothing.
Toledo. April 3.-Complete returns from ten OF the
sixtyeight precincts show that Jones GndD has
carried these precincts by 500 II this rate is kept
up Jones will carry the city by about 1000 There
is no doubt the entire Republican ticket outside
the Mayor has been elected.
Columbus. April 3.-The election Of swartz Rep).
over Black DEM for Mayor is conceded by
80 Swartz is the first Republican Mayor elected
since 1887.
the elections here to-day Many women voted for
members OF the Board OF Education. The vote
was light and the Democrats won a normal vic
tory. electing Chids, the nominee for waterwarks
Trustee. over Cole Repl by about 500 Township
elections show the usual balance in favor Of the
Republicans on county vote.
Findlay Ohio April 3-The Republicans elect
their entire city ticket by about 80 majority They
also elect six out of eight Counclmen with a tie
In one ward. being a Republican gain OF two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
RESULTS IN MICHIGAN.

Detroit April 3.-Returns from l05 precincts out
OF 40 show that Murphy (Dem) for Judge OF the
Recorders Court will be elected by so ma jorty
and that Phelan (Dem) for Associate Judge Will
receive majority of $50. The indications arc that
Hosmer, Pound and McGrath DemsD and Car
penter and Donovan (Rcps) elected Circuit
Judges OF this county. Judge Grant cut by the
Detroit labor element. and will run badly behind
the Republican State ticket.
Marquette. Mich, April 3.-The Republican State
and judicial districts won in this county by about
five hundred majority. Neidhart the Citize ms can
didate for Mayor elected here. Andrews the
Labor candidate. was elected in Ishpeming by five
hundred majority.
Sault Ste. Marie. Mich, April 3--The Republicans
elected Mayor. Treasurer. Controller justice and
four out OF six Aldermen. Partial returns from
the county indicate six hundred Republican
Jority.
Menominee. Mich April 3.-The Republicans
elected Mayor. justice Of the peace. five out OF
seven Aldermen and six Supervisors. The Repub-
lican State and county tickets carried by a large
majority.
Flint. Mich. April 3-Flint polled the largest vote
in the city's history. There much splitting Of
ballots The Democratic candidate for Mayor has
large majority. The remainder OF city offices go
Republican
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
SEARCH or THE RUNS ENDED
NO MORE BODIES OF WINDSOR HOTEL VIC
TINS FOUND

TINS FOUND
The last Of the rubbish and debris from the
Windsor Hotel fire turned over yesterday. and
the workmer made their final departure from the
ruins at O'CLOCK In the afternoon. Only fifty men
work IN the morning. and all of these were
Withdrawn with the exception OF few who have
beer detailed 10 clear up the sidewalks and pile
up the wreckage.
No more bodies were dug out or bones dscov
cred yesterday and the few objects recovered were
merely kitchen utensils or other hotel property.
Some workmer digging north OF the entrance 70
the hotei found clean space OF sub-cear which
had been protected by the iron Orders and brick
work above Much debris had fallen this floor
ing and caused Il TO sink for some distance. but II
had effectively protected about thirty feet OF the
sub-ce.la.
Miss heic1 II Could received yesterday afternoon
the officia, gold badge OF the Fire Department
presented to Nor ~ Tire Commissioner SCannell
In recognition OF her work at the fire. Fireman
Martin Galaxy. .: Fire Headquarters, and j. q.
0kehIy, rep'esen,ing the Commissioned, called at
ave. at 80 O'Clock and the presentation took place
in the consery aiory. Miss Vreeland being with
Miss Gould the time. Miss Could expressed
great pleasure the badges for herself and her
brother Frank J. Could. and asked that her sin
cere appreciation OF the Gift be expressed to the
Commissioner
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should be stricken from the calendar. Mr. Trainor
maintained that the first bill was OF grave impor-
lance. inasmuch 1t granted franchise without
limitation. He moved that the bills be recon-
mtted TO the Railroads Committee for a further
hearing.
Mr. Bede chairman OF the Railroads Commit
tee, opposed the motion.
Mr.. Trainor subsequently consented to withdraw
his motion to recommit. with the understanding
that further hearing would be given and the bills
retain their places on order Of third reading
Mr.. Coinss bill TO exempt from county and M
ncipa taxation the property of the New-York
Polytechnic Medical School and Hospital aroused
considerable opposition II led by Mr. Lewis
OF Monroe, who recently introduced a concurrent
resolution that all property not covered by genera
laws be subjected to taxation. The bin was passed
by a vote OF IS to 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
MORE CONTRIBUTIONS WANTED.
SITES FOR THE NEW CHAMBER OF COM
MERGE BUILDING UNDER CON
SHERATON

Alexander E. Orr. president of the Chamber Of
Commerce. has issued another appeal to the mem
beers Of the chamber for contributions to the build
ing fund Within the last Few days there have
been responses aggregating $50 $50. making total
subscription far of s7OO.5cO This amount has
been given by 3O3 members. and there no
fewer than 946 members still 10 be heard from no
doubt exists that the 81 .0o OOo required viii be sub
scribed before the annual election. which takes
place on the first Thursday in May. So confident,
In fact are the officers OF the chamber that they
are already considering sites. and II Is possible
that the announcement Of selection will be made
within a week two The following Is a list
Of the subscrptiOns reCeIved since March ):
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
WICHITA MUCH EXCITED.
BUSINESS SUSPENDED OWING TO INTEREST IN
THE FIGHT FOR THE MAYORALTY.

I.
Wichita. Kan. April 8 (SpecaD.- Voters OF
Wichita lining UP for tho city election to-nor
row Whether James W. Tapp. Salvation Army
leader Socialist reformer and Populist will defeat
Fin'ay Ross. Republican and business man in the
Meyoralty contest. is the question. Meetings are
being held in every ward tonight. Poor women and
men and Savationists are out for Tapp. while So
cety women are marching and cheering for Ross
The prospects that the results will he close.
Tapp winning perhaps. by two hundred majority.
Ross's supporters refuse to wager money on their
man. One hundred farmers came TO town to-day
v 18th wagons and teams be used in hauling vot-
ers the polls for Tapp as the Ross managers
have secured III the livery teams in town. Business
is entirely suspended, even in the courts so excited
IS everyone over to-morrows voting.
Women voters Salvation Army lads and lassies
and erratlc Kansas Popuists have figured prin-
cpally in the campaign. The following Of Tapp
insisted upon putting all the noise and peculiarities
possible into the fight. To an outsider the situa-
tlon has been extremely ludicrous but TO the con
testants extraordinarily serious.
The Republican campaign was started on pat
form for good streets and parks and low taxes
Tapp. who is the leader OF the Salvation Army al
once rushed down to the armory after receiving
the nomination got out the girls in blue bonnets'
and himself marching at the head went down the
main street singing Praise God. from Whom All
blessings Flow" Among the many peculiar planks
OF Tapps platform were:
The abolition CT "bloomers," obscene showohls
and Sunday theatres. 80, ,o-o
Policemen TO carry Blbles ana 70 relraih i'''
cursing the drunken hobo -, ,,or ,r
Divine services 10 he conducted by the Mayor Ia
the city building.
delegation Of OF the best-known women
I'm town secured Taps promise 10 appoint seVeia
women 10 Office. For time the sentiment among
the women was almost unanimous In his favor
The Ross faction made the promise that The ah.e
theatre hat ordinance I'm Westchester should pe
penIed II the Republicas should succeed as "a
consequence some OF the women nave oes'''''
Tnpp. - o,,io,Ion
Forty-scven per cent or the entite PoPiInnn,ed
(25OD)D registered voters. This Is unpreceue"''
in the history OF the West 4, tho
Tapp WAS a target for the ne"spaPrts iitcaome
East during his campaign. lie only rePn.us NAV
one has make a start Tor REFORM, anu vt,,.htts
a well be that one" Many Vsito's !" "'~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
TROUBLE FEARED AT CHICAGO.
STORMY ELECTION PRoNTsED-FALsE NAMES SAID

Chicago. April 3.-The city election here to-mor-
~" promises to be q spirited one. and trouble
the polls Is expected. The Republicans insist that
many names fraudulently registered still remain
the polling lists, and that the Democratic leaders
IN the FIRST Ward Will seek by force to crowd their
neelers through the voting booths. large vote Is
expected 10 be polled. the registration is fully
as large as at the Presidential election in 1896 The
democratic lenders figure majority of 10000 for
carter H. Harrison. the present Mayor On the
other hand. the Republicans say their leader. s. r.
carter will he elected by 5000 Ex-Governor Alt
geld. who is running on the free-sver platform OF
the Democratic party In 1896 and municipal
snip or street railways. announces that he will
have one-haf the total vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
THE LEGISL4TTRE.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.

Albany, April "A message from the Assembly
vas read in the Senate tonight announcing the
appointment OF a conference committee on the Am
sierdam-ave bill 1t was laid aside without com
nent
The greater part Of the session was devoted TO
the passage Of bills and these were disposed Of:
Mr. Mester's amending the New-York City
carter 10 permit member Of the Municipal As
ssmhly 70 resign 10 accept nomination for
elective Office
senator Siranahans. creating n State Board for
the examination and licensing OF embalmers.
senator Graney's authorizing the trustees Of the
village % WFite Plains 10 compel the laying OF
SIDEWALKS and payment by the property owners
senator Ambler's providing that the bounty on
sugar beeis shall not he paid unless s. a ton shall
Dc paid the place Of shipment
Senator Grady's. comforting the Municipal As
ENJOY OF New-York authority 10 make regula
"enS for the safety Of hotel guests I'm Of fire.
senator Sullivans, prohibiting the construction
o. street surface railroad in Elm-st between
hester and Spring SITS. in the Borough of Man
ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS.
an the Assembly tonight Mr.. Torborg's East
RIVER Tunnel bill. order OF second reading. and
MS Atlaniic-ave. bill were opposed by Messrs.
Messy. Trainor and Davis Mr.. Kelsey said that
me titles Of the bills were misleading and they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
MAYOR ASHBRTDGE TNATGT RATED.

Philadelphia April Samuel II Ashbridge for
many years Coroner Of this city inaugurated
Mayor OF Philadelphia to-day. After the admins
tration Of the oath. Mayor Ashbrldge delivered his
address He devoted considerable attention TO the
water question which he termed this all-over-
shadowing subject" and said the most important
item in the proposed 81 10000 loan was that OF
s. 100 00n for the extension and improvement OF the
water supply The new Mayor also pointed out the
necessity OF thrty-foot channel from this city TO
every movement toward the increase OF the COM
IT. rec OF This
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
SERVICES FOR WINDSOR VICTIMS.

Impressive memorial services held in the
Church OF the Heavenly Rest. in Fifth-ave yea
terday afternoon for the dead Of the Windsor
Hotel fire. The church filled with friends and
relatives OF persons supposed to have persisted in
the fire. To the Easter decOra lions of flowers
about the chancel had been added masses Of flow
sent I'm by tho florist OF the hotel. The Rev. Or.
u. Parker Morgan. rector OF he church assisted
by the Rev John William. and Or. Benjamin. or
the Irvington church. offciated. with the full
plced choir OF the church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
WARREN T. LELAND SINKING.

HIS PHYSICIAN GIVES Up HOPE OF HIS RE
COVERY.
Warren F. Leland's condition began TO grow
serious about 9 O'Clock last night. and an hour
later Or. Pitkin hurriedly called Or. Pitkn
at once declared the change a grave one. and adj
vised that all the relatives be summoned. Mr.. Lee
lands son. Charles w. Leland was already with
his father. and a message Immediately sent to
Chicago for the remaining son. Miss Fannie, the
surviving daughter. was also called to her fathers
bedside.
Dr. Pitkin remained al the bedside throughout
the balance Of the night. Mr. Leland was still llv
ing at | o'clock this morning, but hope had de
parted and DR.. Pitkin said he did not think he
could survive until daylight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
sryaTOP p4ScO.S SUCCESSOR.

Tallahassee Fla April 3.The General Assembly.
which meets here tomorrow Will choose sue
oessor 10 Senator Samuel Pasco whose term ex-
n,red IN March last II IL believed that Sena tor
Pasco will succeed himself. although considera BILE
opposition has been shown to his reelection The
latest gossip Is that in case Senator Pasco Is not
70 Governor P'oxhnm. The session OF the Legis-
iatur, will continue sixty days. and an enormous
rmoiInt ~ work IL awaiting disposition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
INSURANCE TAXES ~ MISSOURI.

Jefferson City. Mo. April State Superintendent
OF Insurance Orcar to-day levied tax OF per
cent on the premiums Of outside insurance com
panies doing business In Missouri. The total tax
levied last year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
ELECTION IN SARATOGA SPRINGS.

Saratoga y. Y. April -Ex-State Senator John
Foley was elected president Of the village Of Sara
toga Springs tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
TpiNSi vito TRAVELLERS.

Among those sailing to-day for Bremen on the
Trave are Theodore Hoech OF the German I'm
-. uoshinoton. Miss MAY Matele Floy Lewis
~ Chicago: Professor Lacor Fasalo, OF engage
and Mr. and Mrs. Germanicus Wendand' OF New
York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04
HOW SOME DEMOCRATIC SEATS WERE
GAINED

When n is said tho Democrats hold ls seats IA
tho House % Representatives % the LVTth Con-
gross. II should not ne forgotten how they come
n hold 80 many. They gained Congressman AZ the
last election in few States. but much the greater
part Of the gain was made where either explicitly
or by contemptuous silence the Chicago platform
was repudiated New-York sends eighteen Demo-
Gratis 70 the House Of Representatives against
six in the LNth Congress Take out the old solid
South and New-York and New Jersey and the
Chicago platform Democrats would have but thir-
ty-three Representatives In the now House. Mr.
BRYAN has already read ~ the party all who
DO not subscribe 10 ls-tol free coinage In tho
of the rule OF three. what will the Democratic
party amount 10 when the votes are counted next
year,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04

prolonged their stay fully to enjoy the ludcrous
n r uon The Salvation Army women were Taps
most active campaigners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-04

$50 ,br Traction Ape handle The Tammany
1,ssr in thIs weeks VERDICT Out 10 day