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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22
SUPERVISION OF RAILROADS.
Testimony Before Members Of the In
dustrial Commission.

NEW YORK, May 22-Jacob H. Schiff
was the first witness today before the sub
committee of the United States industrial
commission. Replying to questions, Mr.
Schff said his firm, Kuhn, Loeb & Co.,
had been largely interested in the reorgan-
ization of the Union Pacific and Baltimore
and Ohio railroads.
1T is a matter of common knowledge"
said Col. Clarke. the presiding officer, that
great movements are going on in the prin-
cipal railroads. Can you describe to us
without giving away any business secrets
the methods employed and the objects ex-
pected to be derived?''
Il presume" replied the witness, you
are referring to the community Of interest
movement. The owners of railroads are
forced to take steps to protect themselves
against the Generalization and consequent
depression of value of property, brought
about by anti-pooling Legislation.
1T Is human nature that every man tries
to get ahead Of his neighbor. AS a conse-
quence when one carrier makes rate OF
transportation the shipper goes to a COM
peting road to cut under that rate"
And the reSult?'
This has been more dangerous to the
weaker interests of the country than "ny
possible advantage derived from anti pool
ing legislation.
What is the method Of establishing this
community Of INTEREST,"
IF one road Is 1njuring the other by re-
ducing it's rate Of transportation and the
other road has to meet the cut, it stands
to reason that the earnings Of both are
less. Thus the property suffers and the
railroad men are unable to pay high wages
to their working force. Now, if the stock
holders Of the one road hold stock in the
other. not necessarily the controlling inter-
est, they will not vote to take any step to
reduce the values of their holdings That
is what is known by the term community
Of interest
do you think this community Of interest
will be carried so far as to bring into har-
mOny all the railroads of the country?''
Il am not a railroad man." replied the
witness, but l think even a railroad man
would tell you that Is too big proposition
to be the subject of prophecy
Would there be a willingness on the
part of those owning the capital of the
railroads to have the railroads subject to
supervision that will be effectual for the
protection Of the peoples rights?"
Il have no idea that there would be any
objection to such supervision. 1 think it
would be courted by all the financial inter-
ests'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22
Hotel Arrivals.

Arlington-Henry Walcott, Providence,
R. L.; F. H Purden. London: A T Hand
ley, Portsmouth. England; G. N Skinner.
Detroit: NJ. L. Strauss, Chicago
Shoreham-F. P. Warfield New York:
James Mcleod, Pittsburg; G.. II. Carrick.
Cambridge, Mass. J. T. Gibson. New York
Willard's-G. c. Richards, Philadelphia;
]. ]. Fosbay, New York.
Riggs-J: J. Phillips. New York: James
Davidson, Asia; A. G. Wood PHILADELPHIA
Ralegh-Wiliam p Hunt. Boston; H. r.
Williams, Hartford. Conn: A F. Bowen,
Virginia; B. F. Wyley and wife, Atlanta,
Ga; Ed. Baxter, Nashville Tenn: C. H.
Arnold, U. S. N; J. c. Clark, New York; b.
II. Warren, Pittsburg.
Ebbitt-W. A. Baldwin Bloomfield. N. j.:
Frank Thorp. u s. A: J. p. Reynolds. Sa-
lem. Mass; w. H. Pidrick Rochester. N.
Y; H. R. Felker, Toledo, Ohio; F. l.. Saw
yer. U. S. N; James G. Morrill,, Vermont:
James L. Hall, New York.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS r. Jacobs Boston:
Louis r. Cochrane, New York; Mrs l.. r.
Davis. Atlanta, Ga: F. P. Cant, Knoxville.
Tenn: j. A. c. Keith. Warrenton Va.
st. James-W. A. Johnson, Middletown
Conn: f. Colbery, Chicago; G. E. Hall,
Binghamton, N. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22

government employees are contributing
funds in support of the movement by their
associates. but as this action does not al
feet the government, no official attention
Will be given to it.
In this connection it appears that the
Union iron works at San Francisco has
under construction the battle ship Ohio and
two armored cruisers-the California and
the South Dakota. The cruisers are being
built under the acts of 1899 and 1900 each
of which acts has a provision reciting:
The aforesaid vessels shall be built on OF
near the coast of the Pacific ocean. or in
the waters connected Herewith, provided
that ii it shall appear to the satisfaction of
the President from the bidding for such
contracts that said vessels or any of them
cannot be constructed on or near the coast
of the Pacific ocean at a cost not exceed
ing 4 per cent above the lowest accepted
bid for the other vessels provided for in
this act, he shall authorize the construction
of said vessels or either of them elsewhere
in the United States, subject to the lmita
tions of cost hereinbefore provided"
The contract states that the vessels shall
be constructed in accordance with the pro-
visions of these acts of Congress. 1t also
contains a provision that this contract
shall not, nor shall any interest herein. be
transferred by the party of the first part
to any other person or persons" This
would seem too apply to the proposition to
transfer the work to another Shipyard.
Provision is made for a penalty of $500
a day during the first month and 5000
Gay AFTER lhe lTSt month Ior delay In the
completion of the vessels. But in case of
strikes there is the following proviso:
Provided. however that such delay shall
not have been caused by any strike
or stand-out of workmen employed in the
construction Of the vessel. and pro-
Eided further that in case of any such al
legged delay the party of the first part
snail give immediate notice thereof in writ
Ing to the Secretary of the Navy"
Thus far there has not been sufficient
time for the required notice in writing ex-
cepting the Geographic communications al
ready received
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
Gen. H. c. Corbin. U. S. A, four-story
brick dwelling at 1901 odd street northwest
Cost, $4,000.
DR.. Anita Newcomb MCGEE. three-storv
brick dwelling, Cliffbourne, 1901 Baltimore
street. Cost, s1O,jOO
j. j. Darlington, for trustees brick adj
dition to rear of 324 street northwest:
cost, $4,000.
John S. Larcombe. brick addition and
new front to 1917 H street northwest; cost,
$500.
Carrie Oppenheimer, two three-story
brick dwellings, 1i04 and 1906 18th street
northwest; cost 5000.
Thomas II. Hall, two-story brick store,
4oo 49, street northwest. Cost $1,000
Walter c. Brashears, two-story frame
dwelling, Mills estate, Mills avenue north
east. Cost. 81 900.
Mary {. Washington. two-story frame
dwelling, Agricultural Land, District line,
Rurrville; cost. $500.
Margaret A. Beat, rear brick addition to
8 9TH street northeast; cost $3.50
Colonization Society, Stag roof at 1853
pennsylvania avenue northwest; cost, $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22
King Edward Watched the Trial OF
the Shamrock.

SOUTHAMPTON, May 22.-The interest
shown in the event by King Edward added
special zest to today's trial Of the Sham
rocks. His majesty. who was accompanied
only by his personal attendants. was met at
the pier by Sir Thomas Upton and W. G.
Jameson. They entered launch and pro-
ceeded to the Erin. The visit was quite in
formal, a few additional policemen on the
pier being the only evidence Of anything
unusual.
Although it was originally intended that
the king should sail on board the chaI.
lenger, it was pointed out that there was
considerable element of danger when q
lightly built racer was hard driven; so the
program was changed, and it was decided
that his majesty should witness the race
from the Erin. Immediately after the
king boarded the Erin she started in the
wake of the yachts, which were already en-
route for the starting line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22
To study Tropical Diseases.

First Lieut.. Richard P. Strong assistant
surgeon. United States army has been re-
ieved from duty in the Philippines and or
dered to Hot Springs. Ark. to relieve Capt.
Joseph J. Curry, assistant surgeon, United
States Volunteers, at the army and navy
general hospital at that place. Capt. Curry
has been ordered to the Philippines for as
signment to duty as a member OF the board
Of officers for the purpose Of studying tropi-
cal diseases In those islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22

Qualification of the Receipts by the
GOvernment.

The monthly statement of the collections
OF internal revenue show the total receipts
for April to have been S26941. $40, which is
an increase, as compared with April, 1900,
of $3,6s992s.
The receipts from the several sources of
revenue are given as follows: Spirits, 50, =
AGA, ls2; Increase. S9iS. $50. Tobacco, 81, +3T,
1893; increase, S9OS, 353 Fermented liquors,
So.9SS,O00; increase, S216,156. Oleomarsa-
rlne, S1S9,9S0: increase. S1a,45s. Special
taxes not elsewhere enumerated S79G9;
miscellaneous, $3.50, 7t5: increase, 81, $50,
69S. During the month the amount of tax
collected from bucket shop brokers was
$685.
For the ten months of the present fiscal
year the receipts aggregated S2J4 or 4ss
Whlch Is an increase over the CORRESPONDS
Ing period of last year of $40. $50, 27S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22
Rev. H. H. kennedy Dead.
ctal Dispafch to The Evening Star

HARPER'S FERRY, w. Va. May 22.-
The Rev. H. H. Kennedy of the Methodist
Episcopal Church of Charlestown, w. Va.
who was struck by train at a crossing Of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Sunday
afternoon near Shenandoah Junction died
from his injuries at Ais o'clock yesterday
afternoon at his home. The funeral of
both Mr. and Mrs Kennedy takes place at
pm. tomorrow. The remains will be
placed in vault in Zion Church yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22
Movements Of Naval Vessels

The senior squadron commander on the
Asiatic station has informed the Navy De-
partment that the Mariveles has left Ca
wife for noilo, going by way of Cebu. He
also reports the arrival at Cavite of the
Marietta and Yorktown.
The Isla de Luzon left Hong Kong to-
day for Cavite. The collier Brutus has ar
rived at Colombo on her way aome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22

The officials at the naval observatory
have received information that some re-
suits were obtained by the party from the
observatory which went to Sumatra to OBJ
serve the suns eclipse. The information
received came in a roundabout way, and
was very indefinite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22
Funeral of Cant. Davis

Services over the remains of Capt. Austin
r. Davis. Marine Corps. who fell in the at
tack on Tien Tsin, will be held at Arlington
tomorrow afternoon at 3 O clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22
Government RecefDts.

Government receipts from internal ,eye-
nue. today We're s913, BAL; customs, 1920 SIS:
miscellaneous, Sl07,124. Expenditures. 81
600 600 - T-'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22
Thomas Rolerick Indicted.

HARPER'S FERRY, w. Va, May 22-
The grand jury of this county has indicted
Thomas Roderick for the murder of Thos.
Longerbeam at this place, March Ii last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22
Government Bonds.
Frazer River in Flood.

VANCOUVER. b. c., May pa special
from Yale. b. c.. says the Frazer river has
risen twenty-five feet from low water.
Floods are feared.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22

Virginia Postmaster Appointed.
Richard P. Thrall was today appointed
postmaster at Oma, Culpeper county. Va.
vice Wade A. Spicer. resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-22

New York Stock Market

NV StOCK N2fket.
Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers' 1419 T ST., members New York
stock exchange, correspondents Messrs. La
denburg, Thalmann & Co. New York
New-York tribune., 1901-10-24

opposed 10 annexation. immediate or remote
MI Platt believes that this government should
make by special arrangement certain tariff con-
ceSslons to Cuba that would strengthen the gem
eF&I industrial energies of the island without
gong so tar as TO admit TO the ports of the
United States free of duty Cuban products that
would destroy any home industries But the
connecticut senator. in common with other Re
Pupilcan leaders, believes that by solemn obli-
cations deliberately assumed the United States
sovereign government Through the amend
nent which bears Senator PIatt's name and
WIuch has been embodied in the organic law of
tHe island, Cuba is indsolubly bound TO the
ward, but as a nation whose best and highest
interests the United States is pledged TO guard
ana promote. 1t S even held that the incorpo-
ration or the Platt amendment into the Cuban
constitution will act as an effectual check on
al efforts 10 make the island an integral part
OF the United states But II this should not
prove 10 be the case. the Teller resolution,
which is part Of the act declaring war with
Spain to exist for the freedom of Cuba is held
10 express a higher law than any legislation
which might be enacted either by this country
or the future republic of Cuba.
However the annexation movement both In
this country and in Cuba, is considered too
premature 10 cause serious concern, by reason
or the fact that the Cubans have not yet or
Eani2ed their machinery of government. Until
they do this their affairs will continue TO be ad-
.rni nstered by the military authorities OF the
Enited States. II may be that by next FebrU-
- or March the Cuhans will have completed
the task Of government making set them by
this nation. II their finished work is satisfac-
tory 10 this government, Cuba will be turned
over to the Cubans after the President pur-
suant to the specific directions of Congress as
contained in the Platt amendment, has with
drawn the United States troops Then, and not
until then. can any definite and final action be
taken by Congress on annexation or the future
commercial relations between Cuba and the
New-York tribune., 1901-10-24
MR. Vanderbilt IN CHICAGO.
BEARING OF HIS VISIT ON FUTURE OF CHI
CAGO GREAT WESTERN

Chicago, Oct. 2.-Cornelius Vanderbilt who ar
rived here last night. to-day. with c. S. Stickney
went out the Chicago Great Western far as
Oelwein, returning tonight. Stephen Little. of
New-York, with Mr. Vanderbilt Besides c. S.
Stickney. A. B. Stckney, president of the Chicago
Great Western, together with w. A. Read are
here for the purpose OF comforting with Mr.. Van
derblt. 1t is believed the conference and trip
the road have bearing the future of the
Chicago Great Western. The Chronicle
row Will say:
cles that the inspection trips of Cornelius Wander
bilt and other Eastern financiers over the Great
Western and Rock Island roads means more than
has been given out by those interested That the
Great Western is for sale is not denied, and 1t Is
now believed that the Hartman syndicate Is prepar-
Ing Mr. Stickney'S terms and take
the strategicalIy located little system. Many
also of the opinion that the same syndicate has its
eye the Great Rock Island property, one of the
few remaining independent systems
On his inspection trip of the Great Western yes
terday Mr. Vanderbilt was accompanied by w. A.
Read. the New-York financial agent of that road.
The Great Western is practically the only road In
the Chicago-St Paul district that has escaped the
managers of the ''community of interest scheme.
The road is situated that it can cause its
stronger competitors any amount or rate trouble.
1t is TO secure IL and clinch the combinations
fortress in the Northwest that IL is believed the
Hartman people are planning.
1t is also said that the other great combination,
the MOrgan-ill interests has been feeling for the
Great Western, and this has stirred the Hartman
people TO renewed efforts 10 obtain possession or
the line.
To-day Mr. Vanderbilt. with Ogden Mills. A r:
Flower. H. Fl. Hollister. Henry Siebert and Richard
NJ. Hoe all of New-York, will inspect part OF
the Rock Island system
New-York tribune., 1901-10-24
BIDS OPENED IN HAVANA.
AMERICANS SEEK THE CONTRACT TO PAVE,
AND SEWER THE CITY.

Havana, Oct. 23.-Bids for the Havana sew
ering and paving contract were opened to-day.
They were as follows:
The Pan-American Construction Company.
represented by Michael j. Dady and c. A
Palma. $11 4S5 500 O6.
The Macarthur Company. of New-Jersey. Sill
4SO964 IL
The Havana Construction Company, repre-
sented by John d. MCClennan, Sl1,2l4 800 46.
S =. McGivney and r. r. Rockeby, of Jersey
City S10393 01j 90
The Municipal Council has taken the bids un-
der consideration As yet no provision has been
made to pay for sewer construction, and il is
doubtful whether the contract will be awarded.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-24
SAYS WAGES MUST BE INCREASED.
COTTON SPINNERS' SECRETARY DECLARES
THEY WILL STRIKE UNLESS
THIS IS DONE

FAN River Mass, Oct. 23-The statement of Sec
retary O'Donnell of the Cotton Spinners' Union
that nothing could prevent strike of the
cotton mill operatives of this city unless the man
ufacurers receded from their determination not to
advance the rate of wages, the most important
development in the textile situation to-day The
excitement which followed the announcement of an
advance of per cent at the Iron Works mills yes
terday has subsidized but the operatives who were
conservative in their strike attitude when the man
ufacturers' association refused the previous
raise given by Mr.. Borden owner of the Iron Works
mills, now seem to be unanimous in favor of forcing
general increase if it cannot 5e obtained by other
means
New-York tribune., 1901-10-24
JEROME TAKES THEM BY STORM
REPUBLICANS THROW FORMALI7ZEs TO WINDS TO HEAR
FIGHTING JUDGE


Republican meeting Union was so wildly enthusiastic
maHtes before hearing him ~ NF'e '
NJ Shepard chilled Tammany crowd at the St Nicholas Rink
last making pledge Mayor to enforce the Civil Service lawn
had LETT the hall
for the spois ~ ~ -
Governor Odel replied f NJ Shepds
the retention OF Murphy and Devey turning on the Tam
many candidate Justice Jerome also took the Wgwam candidate to task for
his effort to
Crokers reported uionsts would have ~ %
5000 in Kings County. F'' -
Hepburn Russell issued challenge Tamnanv candidate for
lavor debate the issues with him.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-24

The opportunity for charming Fall excursions via
II udson River Day Line end with Oct. 26th--Advt.
New-York tribune., 1901-10-24
REPUBLICAN POLICY DEFINED.

While the Republican policy the questions
has not yet been matured in detail. the party
policy, generally speaking, is very we'll defined.
Senator Platt, of Connecticut, of the
acknowledged leaders of the Senate, and the
disputed leader in all legislation as to Cuba, is
known TO favor a limited degree of reciprocity.
which will take the form of magnanimous con-
cessions to Cuba, but he is also known to be
New-York tribune., 1901-10-24

Reduced rates every day to Buffalo by the New
York Central and West Shore Railroads. INQUIRE
Of ticket agents. train every hour.-Adyt
New-York tribune., 1901-10-24
HARD HITS BY JOHN S. WISE.
Continued on nth pnge.

wsst Dy the New York Central and 500 by the
toherr sShore New York 10 Brffalo and return, Oc-
rates lh %.lh onc 5oth. Good only IN coaches. Lowest
AeVI -'i the fai-AihefiSsh EAoosil4on'-
New-York tribune., 1901-10-24

ITO WASHINGTON IN FIVE HOURS
From New, York, Royal Blue hvs hour trains leave
foot of Liberty Street II so a. NJ. 90 =. NJ and
the Royal Limited" mo excess farel $40 p. "
Other fast solid trains at 500 1000 A. NJ 30 500
Z 90 p NJ. and 1915 night. Leave South Ferry hve
minutes earlier. Unexcelled dining and cafe car
seryice.-Adyt
New-York tribune., 1901-10-24

THE EVERYDAY TRAIN TO CALIFORNIA.
the Overland Limited" leaves Chicago 500 P. NJ.
via Chicago & Northwestern. Union Pacific and
southern Pacic Rys. Offices. 2s7 $40 and 46l B'way.
-Adgt
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-12-13
CATHERINE MS RULES.

The rules inscribed on tablet now
in the Hermitage, the famous ST. Pc
tersburs Museum of Art, are as fol-
lows:
1. Leave your rank outside as well
as your hat and sword.
IL. Leave your right of precedence.
your pride and any similar feeling out
side the door.
III, BE gay. but do not spoil or gnaw
anything.
". sit, stand, walk as you will,
without reference TO anybody.
V. Talk moderately. not loud. SO rs
not 10 make the heads or ears of others
ache.
VI. Argue without anger and with
out excitement.
VII. Neither sigh nor yawn, nor
make any one feel dull or heavy.
VIII. In all innocent games, what
ever one proposes, let all join.
IN Eat whatever is sweet and savo-
ry, but drink with moderation, SO that
each may find his legs on leaving the
room.
X. Tell no tales out OF school. What
ever goes In ut one err must go out ut
the other before leaving the room.
Whoever offcnds against rule X shall
never again be admitted.
Our grandc dame will call these rules
her Ten Commitments.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-12-13

The terrapin Is thought TO have much
influence in causing sickness, and the
terrapin disease Is either n rheumatic
afiiictlon about the chest and ribs or
possibly some pulmonary trouble. The
association OF the tcrrapIn with diseases
In this portion of the body doubtless
originates from the fact that the ribs
of the terrapin are not free, as in the
case OF most of the higher animals, but
are united into one piece.
An Indian who was III applied for re-
lief to shaman and was asked, Ibid
you not when boy tie strings to the
terrapin's tail and worry the creature"
The patient admitted that he did.
Well" said the medicine man, that
is what is the matter. 1t is the terra
pins turn now, aud the tcrrapin is pay
ing or old scores. You have the terra
pin sickness. and all your ribs have
grown together and 10 your breast
bone"
The shaman administered the proper
remedy prescribed in such cases--l for
get what it was-and the man thought
he was cured.
Indigestion, dyspepsia and hiiousness quick.
contained in Johnston's sarsaparitla, Quart
BotticS.n
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1901-12-13
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

State of West Virginia.
At Rules held In the clerks office of
the circuit court Of Harrison county,
on the first Monday in December. 1901.
John w. Fortney VS. Mary j. Fort
ney and others. In chancery.
The object of this suit is to parti-
tion and allot to the defendants, or
such OF them as are entitled thereto,
their interest or share Of the real es-
tate of Joshua d. Fortney, deceased,
situate in Harrison county, West Vir-
ginia, being part of the land purchased
by him from Sherman @. Denham and
others, July 18th, 1897, and at the
same time to assign dover therein to
his widow, Mary j. Fortney. And 1t
appearing from an AFFIDAVIT filed in
this cause that Franz Milroy Fortney
one OF the defendants in the above
Styled cause, il a resident of the state
1t cannot be ascertained in what coun-
ty OF the state he resides, it is ordered
that he do appear here within one
month after the date of the first pub
LEGATION OF this order and do what is
necessary to protect his interest in
this cause.
A copy. Attest:
E. c. TETRICK, Clerk.
@. w. LYNCH, Counsel for Paint
Ill. ~