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New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
THE CHARLESTON EXPOSITION.
MAKING READY FOR vrsrToss-PRoGREss OF
WORK

Charleston S. c., Nov. u-Exhibitors and con-
neueion.ires are coming to Charleston in large
numbers and IL the last few days hundred car
loads Of exhibits have arrived here for the expos-
ton Tonight S. c. Meade. president of the New
York State Commission, and four other members
and ernployes of the commission reached Charles
ten by the New-York Clyde liner Comanche. and
tomorrow twelve members of the advisory board
o< the architect-r-chief Gilbert, will reach the
CITY from New-York The New-York commission
has come 10 inspect the New--York State Building
for the purpose advising with the architect as to
the last few finishing touches the work he has
done The architect Of the Philadelphia Building is
here also, TO receive the building from the con-
tractor 1t is ready for the Liberty Bell. which 1t
will shelter during the exposition
More than two thousand men are now employed
on the EXPOSITION grounds, and the midway city
IS going up Ike magic. The housing committee OF
the voman's department already has secured more
than ten thousand lodgings for exposition visitors
IL private families and boarding houses The usual
rate for lodgings will be s. day, and for lodgings
and breakfast 8 25 Nearly every house in Charles
ton will be converted for the exposition period into
house of entertainment and the sentiment OF
heavy tolls from the visitors. The railroads nave
agreed upon low rateS-30 per cent lower tfar the
made for Bufalo-anG the City Councii VIII
pass an ordinance next Tuesday night for the pro-
lection Of the roads from the scalpers The attend
on the exposition promises to be at least twice
the exposition Will be the most artistic ever held
IN the South
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
NATIONAL RECIPROCITY CONVENTION.
PROGRAMME OF THE THREE DAYS SESSION IN
WASHINGTON NEXT WEEK


PHILADELPHIA Nov 1.-THE programme for the
National Reciprocity Convention at washington
next week made public to-day by Theodore G
Search president of the National Association OF
Manufacturers, VINO is chairman of the committee
on arrangements for the convention Inc pro-
sran,rne is subject such changes as might sus-
gest themselves in the progress of the meeting
The first session will be held in the Hotel Raleigh
on Tuesday morning, November 19, when the chair
man six vice-presidents and two secretaries will
ra selected and the necessary committees appointed
The formal discussion will begin at the afternoon
session and the entire afternoon and evening Will
he devoted to the question Of commercial recl-
rocitv as applicable relations with the Spanish
American country.
"Wednesday will be devoted to discussion Of reci-
nroctty in its connection with European countries
and on Wednesday evening reciprocity with Canada
will be discussed. -
Thursday morning will be apart for a gen
era1 discussion of reciprocity, and the consdera-
tion of such resolutions as may Dc reported tioi
tbe committee resolutions.
The final session probably will be held Thursday
oster,oon The committee on resolutions Will report
~ Course of the various sessions such resolutions
as NAV relate the various subjects under dis-
cnssion All formal papers or prepared addresses
ere IN he prese tied either on Tuesday or Wednes-
SaS, the sessions of the third day set apart
exclusively to general ulSeusSoii anu "o'io-i VA
presdent Search says that every indication points
N q large and representative gathering or manu-
tocfurers from all parts of the country
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
WHO WILL BE CONTROLLER?
POLITICAL TALK ABOUT MR. KNIGHTS sue
CESSOR.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Albany Nov. 1.-THE Republican politicians OF
Albany are exhibiting great interest in the selec-
ton OF successor Erastus C Knight OF Buf-
falo, as Controller Of the State A runor was cir
culated here to-day that Otto Kelsey. OF Geneseo
Assemblyman from Livingston County and chair
man of the Assembly Committee Cities. might
receive the appointment. Whether such an ap-
pointment would conflict with Section Of Article
III of the constitution would apparently have to
be determined. This section says:
No member of the legislature shall receive any
civil appoin ntment within this State or the Senate
of the United States from the Governor the Gov
ernor and Senate. from the legislature. or from
any city government during the time for which he
shall have been elected and all such appoint
ments and all votes given for any such member
for any such office or appointment shall De void
Mr.. Kelsey only is Assemblyuan now. but
he has also been elected Assemblyman for 1902
1t also rumored that Ogden P. Litchworth
of Buffalo, might be suggested for the appointment
by the Republican organization of Erie County
No confirmation Of this report could be obtained
here. Governor Odell at the Capitol this
afternoon. It is said that William c. Warren, OF
Buffalo. Of the members of the Republican
State Committee from Erie County. went to New
York last night consult with the Republican
leaders there about the appointment.
Governor Odell has over seventy places OF pronli-
fill in the State service before the end of
his in 1852. Nearly all the hospitals for the
insane and other charitable institutions have man
ayers whose terms expire within that period
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
ARMY ORDERS.
Washington, Nov. 1.-THE following army orders
have been issued:

WASHINGTON Nov. 1.-THE following army orders
have been issued:
Lieutenant Colonel ENoCH H. CRowDER. judge ad-
vocate will report duty in the Department of the
Lake advocate of that department.
lieve Major HARVEY c. CARBAUGH, judge ad-
vocate, yho will proceed 10 Manila for duty judge
advocate OF the Department OF Northern Luzop.
as acting judge advocate of the Department of
Alaska is detailed acting judge advocate of the
Department of the Columbia
Second Lieutenant TALBOT SMITH, sth Cavalry
Iieved from temporary duty at Fort Mcpherson and
will join his troop at Fort Keno
L. SMITH Subsistence Department: Captain HARRY
G BENSON Cavalry. and First Lieutenant
FREDERICK T. ARNOLD, 4th Cavalry. is appointed
TO the United States Clothing Depot. ST. Louis.
Major HENRY NJ KENDALL is detailed professor at
Gonzaga College. Washington
from duty at Pekng and will proceed to Washington
further instructions
First Lieutenant GEORGE ". JEAN. assistant surgeon
recently appointed, will at the Army Medical
Building. in this city. for course of instruc-
ton
follows: Second Lieutenant EDWARD o. PERKINS
to the Cavalry: Second Lieutenant HOWARD r.
SMAILIE,Y to the I'd Cavalry; Second Lieutenant
FRED [. DAVIDSON to the 4th Infantry; Second
Lieutenant GIDEON h WILLIAMS to the 11th In
fantry; Second Lieutenant ROBERT O. PATTERSON
TO the Lieutenants Perkins and smaley
will report Fort Columbus for temporary duty
Lieutenant. Davidson. williams and Patterson will
report at Fort for temporary duty: Second
Lieutenant JACOB SCHICK TO the sth Infantry
Second Lieutenant GEORGE K WILSON to the 5th
Infantry.
second Lieutenant ALFRED NJ. MASON. artillery corps
recently appointed, assigned to the 10Sd Company.
coast artillery and will at Fort Ethan Allen for
temporary duty
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
A DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE..
IT IS SUGGESTED THAT ALL FORMS OF INSURANCE
BE SUPERVISED BY THE GENERAL
GOVERNMENT

At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce held
on November resolutions were adopted recon-
mending the creation Of department in the ma
uonal government to be known The Depart
ment of Commerce and Industries A Barton Hep
burn, chairman of the Committee Internal
Trade and Improvements, reported the following
resolutions, which the committee recommended for
adoption:
Resolved. That the Chamber of Commerce of the
State of New-York strongly favors the creation at
the seat of government of an executive department,
to be known as The Department OF Commerce and
Industries" and Secretary of Commerce and In
dustres who shall be the head thereof .os
Resolved That this department, if created.
should have jurisdiction over commerce, including
ali functions exercised by the government with ref
erence to transportation and navigation, manufac-
ures and mining and all statistics relating thereto
At a gathering of NewYork underwriters at the
Underwriters Club last week the suggestion was
made and generally approved that the business or
Fire. Life and Marine Insurance should be added
to the last resolution They felt this interest had
become SO important and extensive in its operations
that 1t ought brought under the supervision OF
he general
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
pAN-AMERICAN CONGRESS.
uo,,srrrEEs AT woRK-DELDGATEs GOING
ON AN EXCURSION.

,,oo CITY Nov 1.-THE several commit
:. the Pan-American Congress are settling
IN work The committee whose labor is
most advanced is that on the Pan
f.-,can Railway. Of which Senator Davis is
4--,an- Its work, however has been largely
'.,,,oinary Nj Davis has received inforrna-
-. about the route Of the projected railroad
- ,,b the several countries from their re-
o.tye delegates now in this city. and in cases
sa-s the delegates are unable to supply the
'.ro--nation desired they have, at the Senator'S
+.,,,sst- sent TO their governments for it
r.. committee on commerce and reciprocity
49,. hold few informal meetings, but nothing
~ ,-,,ortance has developed. ]. c. Williams,
..+o-v or the United States delegation, is
..cre-ary Of this committee. The members OF
1sse committee have shown a tendency to dis
~.s -,,nor questions first, such as the uni
s,--nitv of port dues. customs regulations etc.
,..,,, -,e question OF commercial reciprocity
10 the last
,-,is morning a meeting Of the committee on
-.organization OF the Bureau Of American Re
-,b1ics was TO have been held, but 1t was post
80 until Wednesday to receive further docu-
-,sn-s from Director Rockhill-
n, Friday the delegates TO the congress and
- Families will start their first excursion.
.oi,e first TO Puebla. They will be entertained
80 tv +he Governor of the State From
I,reb1a they will make side trips to the pyra-
- - Cholula TO the cotton mills or AteiNco
ihie' - r,,ga- mill of Ma atamoras IZucar. After
hlo h.S - p1Ssbla they will go to OriZaba- the
sash SSatuTning to this city on the I'D The
o--eion therefore, will last week, and dur
ing that time little or no work VIII De oorre ste
ps - - oongress. has charge for the government
If the excursions Of the delegates.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT.
CONDITIONS ON NOVEMBER STATED BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE


Washington, Nov. 1.-THE Following crop report
was issued this afternoon By the Department OF
Agriculture
an acre Of corn as published in the monthly re-
port of the Statistician of the Department OF AZ
erage yield OF % pa,e f % bushels The pres
sn e ndicasd lien ear yeid an acre is the lowest general
average ever recorded for this crop. being bush,
for twenty years as the lowest on record The
ed in in @ Du565 fo6ws sn ho offe m 3d. nf INDIANA
l9S p9i5 "a Iowa e g Nj Miss1eT G sTaie
having one million acres or upward in corn al
but virginia bos and ber MGaga9 s
YEAR averages. The general average as to quality
NovemBer vel last and So per in November. 1899
1t estimated that 45 per cent or the corn crop
ber l. 1901 COMPARED with "A per sent OF ,e, the
and So per cent of that OF 1898 in hand November
acre Of buckwheat is ls,e bushels, against an ay-
yield an acre OF 10 nnsnels ~ N * ~ sbes iDp OF
the six States having thousand acres or upward
syIvana which together contain over three-fourths
OF the entire buckwheat acreage OF the country,
spectve ten year averages The general average
in November last and s64 per cent in November
i'gs The preliminary estimate of the yield an Of
50 bushels ~ againss a5 IS an ayeFase n ysa @
and am acre ten year average 7 bushels present
indicated yield acre is the lowest since in 1850 OF
nntatoes ali EXCEPT Michigan and Maine report a
Weld an acre comparing unfavorably with thelr
ZEN year averages. Indiana. Illinois. Iowa. Kansas
and Nebraska report less than one-half and Mis-
sWarage as TO quality 7S.4 per cent. compared
with S1 in November last and sli in November
1899 .-1. -
The preliminary estimate of the average yield an
acra ~ hav is 1.32 tons. against an average yield
aS % tons in 1900 l35 tons in 1899. and year
average of rs tons While more than three
fonrtbs NJ the forty-seven States and Territories
For which comparative data are available report
alS an acre in excess of their respective ten year
@ Sieiu as aa. such important States Illinois, Iowa.
Missouri Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas
on5 Arkansas are all included in the region report
inp less favorably The average as to quality Is
81 per cent against So per cent In November last
Of the fifteen PRINCIPAL TOBACCO States nine In,
Tennassee report an average yield an acre or
toharCo in excess of their ten averages. while
six including ONO. Wisconsin anu hssouli' iaii
below averages
Tbs annIe crop is considerably below the ten year
ayaraee f+he pear and grape crops slightly be-
low and the sweet potato crop is slightly above.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
SUPRENE COURT BUSINESS.
THE CARTER HABEAS CORPUS CASE SET
FOR HEARING ON DECEMBER 2

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE United States Supreme
Oberlin NJ Carter its docket. and announced
that 1t would be heard December 2
A decision rendered in the oc the Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas Railway Company against
the Board of Railway and Warehouse Commission
ers Of Missouri. The principal point at issue was
on the question of the removal of the to the
Federal courts. The case involves the legality Of
the charge made by the railroad company for trans
porting passengers and freight across its bridge
over the Missouri River at Bonneville. No The
State law fixes the rate for carrying passengers in
MISSOURI at three cents mile and the railroad
company attached extra charge of z5 cents for
charge was also made for freight crossing the
bridge. The practice attacked by the Railroad
commissioners and suit brought in the State
courts to enjoin the railroad company. In the
supreme Court of the State the law was sustained.
Application was made to remove the case to the
Federal courts. the ground that the railroad
company is a citizen of kansas The motion TO
this effect overrued by the State Supreme
Court and it is this opinion that is now reversed.
ceedlngS.
An original bill in equity was filed by John l.
the State of North Carolina, to compel a settle
ment on bonds issued in the of the Western
Softh carolina Railroad Company Inc state OF
SCUM Dakota is the owner of ten OF these bonds
OF $1,000 value each, given for the benefit OF the
State University. When the railroad was built the
State of North Carolina subscribed for 10000 shares
company and in return guaranteed the payment OF
certain bonds. among which included those held
North Carolina is receiving dividends on the stock
held by it, there has been failure on account of
an extension of time to pay the bonds or the o m
determination and settlement of the question
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
Thin Hair

You can't expect a half
s. Starved child to prosper
Neither will half-starved hair
prosper, either. Growth de-
mandS food. Then feed your
nalr- Feed it with Ayers Hair
Flgor, the only genuine hair
30d.
.ny hair was falling cut rapidly, and my head
Hs;. nse5aIiy eaid. then began the use OF Aver
bs:. sigoI and less than two bottles stopped my
I,hsa noh m falling out and made il grow rapidly
" Hes Gone wonders for me-
Ruth Lawson, Detroit, Mich
=" druggists. Ic AVER CO.. Lowell, Mass
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
Gun TESTS AT SANDY HOOK.
COMPETITION BETWEEN THE ARMY 12-1NCH
RIFLE AND THE GATHMANN GUN
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BUSEI

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.1
Washington, Nov. u.-Army and navy on1cers
are deeply interested in the great competitive test
Of high powered guns against actual sections OF
armored battleshp. which will occur at Sandy
Hook Wednesday between the army Pinch SER
vice rife and the Gathmann 1S-inch torpedo gum
the targets being full size Kruppzed armor plates
attached ribs and skeleton of the latest type
of American warship. The plates are u inches
thick IS feet long and 7la feet wide, and were
made by the Carnegie Company part of a large
order under naval specifications. General Miles and
the members of the Army Ordnance and tortlhca-
tions Board, a number Of naval officers and sew
eral Senator's and Representatives. will witness the
trial There has been sharp controversy between
the Ordnance Bureau officials and the torpedo com
pany the character of the tests The latter
induced Congress TO make the appropriation OF
500 G0 to build the target, and has insisted on
using a range of four miles in firing. by means OF
reduced charges and lower muzzle VeloCitles Jn-
lection to this grounded upon the assertion that
existing ordnance could not perorate the target at
a range exceeding three miles 1t is proposed 10
fire glanCing shots at the plates, TO ascertain
whether the Gathmann shell will in1ure plate
which IL strikes at an angle of 40 degrees from
normal II is realized that absolute normal I'M
will seldom If occur in a practcal en-
gagement between ship and fort. and the regula-
ton army proiectile will not explode II II strikes
an angle greater than 40 degrees It Is ex-
pected that maximite will be the explosive used IN
the army shell, the Gathmann torpedo being loaded
with gun cotton
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
CONTEST OVER KENTUCKY coLLEcToRsHrI
NAMES OF FIVE CANDIDATES SUBMITTED TO THE
PRESIDENT.

Washington, Nov IA spirited contest IS in
progress for the Kentucky Coectorship OF Inter
nal Revenue. made vacant by the resignation last
Saturday of c. E. Sapp. Senator Deboe, ex-Gov-
ernor Bradley. Commissioner Yerkes. Representa-
tves Boreng and Irwin and several other Ken
tuckians saw the President to-day on that subject
The candidates S. II. Stone. E. Green. j. II.
Craft, John A Stratton and Mr. Sterne. Mr.. Stone
is backed by Commissioner Yerkes. and was one Of
those who the President to-day. Ex-Governor
Bradley and Representative Borefng favor Mr..
Craft. who Is a lawyer and was Gold Democrat
until few years ago. when he became a Repub-
Iican Senator Deboe and Representative Irwin
had desired Mr. Sapp's reappointment, but. failing
In this, they are opposed TO Mr.. Craft Mr. Irwin
presented telegram, signed by George WeiSsinger
Smith, Albert Spies. George H. Newman, jr. and
Alfred Seligman, four members OF the Republican
State Committee. asking that no action be taken
until they could be heard To this the President
agreed Representative Irwin presented Dr. T II.
Baker postmaster at Louisville, and asked for his
reappointment.
Regarding the coectorship. the President said
that he would not appoint Colonel Stone, and asked
the Kentuckians to try to agree on a man, If they
cannot do So IL is said to be nearly certain that
the President will appoint Mr. Craft or General
Basil Duke. Colonel Stone is a brother of ex-Gov-
Stone of Missouri
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12

The fight for the appointment OF State Con-
troller. succeed Erastus c. knight, the Mayor
elect Of Buffalo is becoming more and more acute
The Buffalo Republican organization is after the
place. and it making every effort TO get It For
some reason or other Buffalo looks upon the State
Controership a family heirloom, which must
be kept under the old roof
In order to press the claims of that city. Will
lam c. Warren, prominent Republican leader OF
Buffalo has been in consultation here with Senator
Platt- Mr.. Warren has been mentioned for the
place but when he asked yesterday II he
wanted it ne said with considerable emphasis that
he did not II is understood that Ogden P. Letch
worth of Buffalo is a candidate In order to press
further the claims Of Buffalo. Assembly man Ed
ward R O'Maey left Buffalo yesterday for this
city to confer with Senator Platt
The man who in the minds Of Republicans here
is said to be the logical candidate for the place is
Theodore 2 Gilman, the present Deputy Controller
II is because of the strong candidacy Of Mr. Gilman
so his friends say, the Buffalo people max
ing such a fight.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
Dur PRESIDENT REMEMBERED HIN.

washington Nov. n-President Roosevelt to-day
- a, fIlustratio- of his retentive memory when
Sa,e+or Mason presented TO him a colored man
named Thompson. who is canoloate 1or com
fais IsN. =, the regular army Thompson served Ave
a- in rhe regular army, and in the Spanish war
was a member of the sth Illinois Volunteers. He
Mas oS, q On the Washington police force When in
Is ilos i"aS The President remarked I know you,"
s hen proceeded to recount accurately Thomp-
anu l eer,ire in the regular and volunteer armies
sol naIne the fact that his regiment polfced San
,faeo after the surrender
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
BUSINESS MEN CALL on THE PRESIDENT
FAvoRING A DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND
REFORM OF CONSULAR SERVICE.

Washington. Nov n-Elliott Durand LaVerne
w Noyce and several others from Chicago. repre-
senting the National Business League, to-day pre-
sented TO the President a memorial urging him to
recommend in his message 10 Congress the estab-
lishment of department of commerce and in
dustries and also the reorganization OF the con-
suar service on civil service basis. The President
said it would be improper for him to tell what he
would recommend in his message, but assured the
members of the delegation that any suggestions
they might make would receive due consideration.
The delegation also invited the President to at
tend dinner be given in his honor next winter
by the association. Mr.. Roosevelt expressed his
appreciation of the invitation, but said he could
not accept it at this time. He has received similar
from organizations in various cities but
thus far has not his way clear to accept any
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
HONE FROM HUNT; KILLS SISTER.
BOY sTUMBLEs OVER DooRsILL AND
CHARGE OF GUN ENTERS GIRLS NECK

CHARGE OF GUN ENTERS GIRLS NECK.
Washington, N J.. Nov. II (SpeciaD.-Fred-
erick Stanley fifteen years old, stumbled over
a doorsll he returned from hunting TINS
afternoon and the gun he was carrying was
discharged, killing his sister, Miss FRANCES
Stanley instantly. The Stanleys live near Johh-
sonburg, and the boy had been on his nrst
hunting trip He returned with a good bag OF
game, and hunted about the barnyard for ais
father, who had gone to market. When ne
could not find his father the boy went into the
house
Miss Stanley lying on couch IN the
parlor with her baby sister beside her Inc
boy opened the parlor door. and as he olo SO
stumbled over the sill Miss Stanley sat up
just in time to receive in her throat the cnals &c
Of the gun, which had been set off by the nam
mer catching in her brothers sleeve. MISS stan
ley fell back dead The baby was slightly IN
jured by q few scattering shot.
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
4ppONTuENTS BY THE PRESIDENT.

wasbineton Nov 1.-THE President made the
following appointments to-day:
THOMAS sWOBE. quartermaster. rank Of captain
RoRERr w THOMPSON second lieutenant. Infantry
WILLIAM w BESSELL. captain IN Porto Rico provi-
.onal regiment. infantry
EMIL HUEBSCHER. first lieutenant in Porto Rico pro
visional regiment infantry
CHARLES V HERDLISkA, of the District OF Columbia
consul at Kingston Jamaica
Mr.. Herdliska was until recently secretary OF le-
cation at Vienna
New-York tribune., 1901-11-12
STEEL PLATE PLANT IN JAPAN.

Tacoma Wash Nov. u--Orienta advices re-
ce.ved by the steamer Victoria state that the
Japanese Naval Department is preparing to estab-
lish a steel plate factory at Kure. at a cost OF
5000 COO yen. The plant will be in working order
in three years iron Masahide. of Toxic. has
obtained from Director Sherg, of the Chinese
Railway concession for the erection of impor tant m
teIephone lines which will the largest
cities throughout China. The preliminary ar ar
rangements made contemplate that China shau
furnish the funds and the japanese the experts
and material