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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
SAN DOMINGO MERCHANTS ALARMED.
EFFECT OF RECIPROCITY BETWEEN THE
UNITED STATES AND CUBA FEARED
IBY TErEGn,rH To THE rErBrxEI

IBY TIL EGRAPH THE rEIBr NFI
Washington. March 2S-Much alarm is felt In
diplomatic circles here lest the finances Of the
Dominican Republic will be upset 10 a serious ex-
tent when the reciprocity arrangement between
cuba and the United States goes into effect Mani
testify, reciprocity will give Cuba a distinct ad
vantage over every other island Of the West Indian
group except Porto Rico. whose sugar enters the
ports of this country free OF duty under the pro-
visions of the Foraker act Some time ago as was
exclusively reported in these dispatches q strong
appeal was made to the Secretary of the Treasury
for the proper authority in this country TO nreent
any discrimination with respect to tariffs on sugar
against the Dominican Republic. This appeal was
signed by at least forty influential Dominican mer-
chants almost every one being an American At
tention was called to the fact that the capital in
vested IN San Domingo sugar plantations was al
most exclusively American, and that the sugar
prdcucaIIy the sole export of the island was Of
necessity marketed in this country Statistics
snow that the total foreign trade of the Dominican
Republic Is little more than 100000 annually In
years of good crops there is about SO 900 600 worth
OF raw sugar exported to this country from the
dominican Plantations. Obviously TO exact from
these planters tariff assessment 20 80 per cent
higher than that required of Cuban planters gives
the sugar growers Of Cuba advantage over her
sisters IN the West Indies which viii doubtless
nave staggering effect on the American mer-
chants in San Domingo
After some deberation the Dominican sugar
growers resolved that the scheme TO grant tariff
reduction TO Cuba might have a tendency to nro-
duce revolution among the people of San Do
mIhso' who are by nature and force OF circum-
stances OF an extremely nervous temperament To
avoid the chance OF such results the President of
me republic instructed the Dominican representa-
tive at New-York city to proceed to Washington
for conference with Secretary Hay looking TO the
adoption of some by which San Domingo
might enjoy advantages OF a reduced tartn on her
s-o- %S1aSls - tas United States on equal farms
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
TO EI4uINE IT'S OWN EMPLOYEES.
WITH A VIEW OF EXTENDING IT To ALL
BRANCHES OF SERVICE.

Washington, March 2s-The Civil Service Com
mission viii shortly institute system Of an
nual examinations Of its employees which. If proved
practicable, Is designed TO be extended to all
branches OF the government service. These ex-
aminatons will be required of all regardless of
whether they are seeking promotion not and
the employees Will be reduced In grade and pay If
they fail to score 20 per cent in the examinations
Their regular efficiency records will be counted on
the basis of 10 per cent out OF the maximum of 100
per cent The commission is institutng the scheme
In its offices first before taking steps looking
TO its general adoption
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
LINEMEN ASK FOR MEDIATION.

The telephone lincmea. who have been on
strike In this city for nearly two months, APP
pealed yesterday, through President Elmore or
the New-York branch Of the National Brother
hood Of Electrical Workers. TO the NauonaI
Civic Federation for aid in settling their strike
The strike IS for a new wage scale. and IS
against the New-York Telephone Company and
the NeW-York and New-Jersey Telephone Com
pany. ElmoTe was told that the Civic Fedora
ton, under its rules and regulation could not
deal with strikes Of any bat national unions
until IL had established local committees
Secretary EasIey Of the Civic Federation.
when seen yesterday afternoon. said that within
sixty days local committees would he eStab-
lished in New York Chicago and Boston, to
handle local labor troubles. This would be fol
lowed by the esta bshment Of similar commit
tees in other cities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
REGULATED IN COPENHAGEN.
NEITHER CHRISTMAS NOR GRON RECOG-
NIZED BY THE DANISH GOVERNMENT.

Copenhagen, March 2S-The Christmas
charges are not discussed here, nor are the facts
in the case published in Copenhagen, although
A full account of Congressman Richardson's
statements was telegraphed TO the semi-otfcial
news agency in this city. Denmark however.
has heard from Captain Walter Christmas and
Niels GIon. Each claimed commission for ne
gotiating the sale of the Danish West Indies.
but the government has refused TO recognize
either of them. declaring that neither was ever
connected with the negotiations in the slightest
degree. y newspaper referred To the contro-
versy in the latter part of February, but it did
not take Grou Christmas seriously. Gron
started for America soon afteTward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
FAIR WEATHER FoR EASTER PREDICTED.

There is reason why F1ftn-ase should not
blossom with all the Easter dnery that has been
planned for the ANIMAL parade-thlt Is. reason
except a March temperature; for the Weather
Bureau says that il IS be fair weather wiki the
mercury inclined to move toward the bottom Of
the tube. The Weather Bureau has duly studied
the probabilities for to-day ir promUlsating its
estimate of to-morrow's weather. II announced
last night that II would rain to-day and more
over that the rain would be accompanied by brisk
To high winds. To-day will have in IL no indlca-
ton of to-mOrTOW's sunshine.
Here is the forecast as officially announced at
10 u m last night: Rain Saturday with sta
tionary temperature. brisk 10 high south winds
Yesterday ranged between y and 55 degrees, that
may be taken about the range for the tenn
perature to-day,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
Mr.. TAYLOR AND CHINESE EXCLUSION
THE PRESIDENT DIRECTS AN INQUIRY INTO Al
LEGGED STATEMENTS OF TIE ASSIST
ANT SECRETARY

Washington, March 28.-The attention of the
President having been called to alleged interviews
with Assistant Secretary Taylor of the Treasury
in number of newspapers in which he had put
himself In the position of opposing certain pro-
visions of the Chinese exclusion bills now pending
IN Congress, Secretary Shaw has been requested by
the President to examine into the matter and re-
port TO him to the truth Of the allegations AS
Secretary Shaw is in New York. no action win he
taken until his return.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
CONVERTS STOCK TO BONDS.
GOVERNOR MURPHY SIGNS UNITED
STATES STEEL CORPORATION BILL.

Trenton, y. J.. March Ex-Governor Murphy to-
day signed the United States Steel Corporation
bill, which passed by both Houses Of the
Legislature yesterday. The bill permits the United
States Steel Corporation 10 convert it's per cent
cumulative preferred stock into ; per cent bonds
The original bin amended.
member OF the firm Of J. 2. Morgan & Co. said
yesterday that the executive committee OF the
United States Steel Corporation would issue on
Monday or Tuesday, at the latest. a statement OF
the plan OF that corporation for the retirement OF
its preferred stock pursuant the amendment to
the corporation law OF New-Jersey.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
NORTH 1TLANTIc sQUADR0y,s CRrISt

Washington. March 2s-According to its modified
itinerary. the North Atlantic Squadron will leave
Port of Spain. Trinidad, Monday for ST Pierre
Martinique, arriving there Wednesday The
will then visit ST. John An igiIa and the Da nsh
Vest indies arriving at St Thomas on April
GUERRA Islhnd gong thence san Juan, Porto
H+ee and sailing fer Hampton Roads on April O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
MILES CORRESPONDENCE READY.
WILL BE SENT TO THE HOUSE TO-DAY OR
ON MONDAY.

Washington. March 2S-Secretary Root has
completed his answer TO the House resolution
calling for the correspondence between tine de-
partment and Lieutenant General Miles re-
speeding the latter's proposition TO visit the
Philippines The answer would have gone 10
the House to-day except for a misunderstand-
ing 10 whether not the body was in SEES
sion, and IL will consequently go in tomorrow
Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
HOUSE PASSES 2I5 pension ByLLS.

Washington. March 2S.-The House to-day passed
l5 private pension bills. With exception this is
the record for the number such bills passed at
single session. The Presidents policy with regard
10 the veto OF bills TO remove the charge OF deser-
ton from the records of soldiers caused consider
able discussion. Early in the session a number OF
minor , DlIs We're passed. The Sundry Civil Appro-
notice that he would call II up Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
no RELIEF FOR DESERTERS.

ANOTHER BILL VETOED BY PRESIDENT RoosE.
VELT
Washington. March 28-President Roosevelt to-
day sent to the House a veto Of the bill for the
relief Of Emanuel Klauser from the charge Of de-
sertion.
bill In the case Of James ". Howell. not only
thorizes the President to act. but also orders the
Secretary of War revoke and set aside the order
approving the proceedings, findings and sentence
OF a general court martial. and to grant honor
able discharge. 1T appears TO imply" says the
President, the possession by Congress Of the
power Of OVcTrulinE and reversing 10y statute a
valid judgment. If II did not do that II simply
exercise OF the pardoning power. 1t is question
able whether Congress possesses either Of these
powers. and when the hill directed the Secretary
of War revoke order. Congress in fact did the
thing which 1t ordered him to do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
MEDALS FoR HEROIC LIFE SAVERS

Washington. March &-The Secretary of the
Treasury mas awarded gold life saving medal to
Elmer Mayo for his heroic services in rescuing
Seth l.. Ellis at the recent disaster at Monomoy
Mass, in which the entire crew of the Monomoy
Ite saving station with exception were LOST
The Secretary also awarded a gold medal to Seth
Ellis, the survivor Of the crew.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
L4BORER GETS 4 FORTUNE.
PEEKsK1IL MAN RECEIVES Se5ooco BY DEATH
OF UNCLE N DUBLIN.

John Boldly. Iaborer in the employ Of Clune &
Torpy, in PeekskiI. has received letter from
Dublin firm Of solicitors telling him that he is the
sole heir $4,000 which LETT by his uncle, VINO
Dublin merchant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
WEALTHY MEN TO AID Y. b. c. A.

THEY WILL GIVE CHECKS TOWARD NEW HOME
FOR IT IN OSsINNING.
The Young Mems Christian Association Of Ossin-
ming has undertaken to raise $50 for a new home
In the main street. and in a little over a week has
obtained pledges for about $1,000. William Rookie
Teller, v. EYerit Macy, Brayton Ives. James Speyer
George r. sscor and Mrs. Elliott +. Shepard who
have summer homes here. have promised 70 give
Sse4x chseks fer amounts OF four figures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
DENIAL FROM WILBUR c. BROWN.

Wilbur G. Brown, who is partner of Abner
Mckinley. and whose mentioned in con-
necton with the Christmas charges made public
In Congress Thursday has sent the following
letter To Representative Dalzer chairman OF the
investigating committee:
Dear Sir: The papers this morning contain eN-
tracts read In Congress yesterday from tnSldiouS
charges alleged by Walter Christmas in
nectton with the purchase of the Danish West
Indies.
So > these charges relate To Mr.. Abner Nc
Kiuley and yself, they are unQuaiitedly and ma
ncously false i'm every particular.
l shall be glad To appear before your committee
". q BROWN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
FLORENCE Burns AT LAKE HorlrcOyG.

A WEEK AGO TO-DAY SHE WAS FREED OF THE
CHARGE OF MURDER
"A dispatch from Morristown, n J., last night told
the whereabouts of Miss Florence Burns, who
discharged a week ago to-day from custody in
which she had been held in connection with the
murder Of Walter 5. Brooks, She is staying at the
Sperry House, Lake HOpdtCOng-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
PILOT DIES on TRIP.

Captain benjamin Trip, sixty years old, pilot
on the clyde Line steamship oneida which
rived yesterday. died the trip from Providence.
and his body brought To port. He found
dead in bed. Death caused by acute tndiGes-
ton. Captain Trpp lived in this city, and had
been for many years cOaStwise pilot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29

atives The Rhode Island Mule spinners Associa-
ton the only organization Of cotton operatives
which has asked the manufacturers 20 advance
wages and definite reply has been given.
Prices Of standard goods. made IN New BEDFORD.
Lowell ana other Massa chUsetts manufacturing
communities. govern the prices OF Rhode lsiand
made goods So far IN, wages paid are con-
CerufI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
COAL MINERS TO STRIKE.

TWO CALLS WHICH MAY BRING OFT FIVE
THOUSAND.
Saginaw. Mich. March 2s-The United Mine
Workers Of Michigan have been called out for
general strike 10 begin April l, account of the
failure OF the operators and miners adopt a wage
scale and adjust differences turing their recent
ne Getting here. The can affects tWenty-one unions
throughout Michigan, with membership Of TWEEN
ty-three hundred. The present scale OF wages ex-
pires March 81.
Pittsburg. March 2s.-The coal miners employed
in the Allegheny and Kiskimenetas valleys have
ordered strike on April /. the companies having
refused 10 sign the scale. About twenty-five hum
dred men and thirty-fye companies Will be affected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
BRYAN AND HIS BARN.

William Jennings Bryan il now resulting
N hts barn At Lincoln. Neb., awaiting the
completion of his new S2O.OOO house. Photos
al the barn and foundations OF the house in
The Tribune Tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-29
LEGENDS OF NEw-CANAAN AND DARIEN.


now dominic performed "A midnight we'd
dfngI the rbymester's epitaph; apture of
Kew DR.. Moses Mather. etc. ia rh~ Tribune
to-moFrow,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-17
A NEGRO SHOT TO DEATH.
John Loekett Killed Bob Meredith While
RESISTING Arrest

John Loek>tt Killed Bob Meredith While
Resisting Arrest.
Brennan, Texas, June 16.-The second at
tempt of Bob Meredith aims Bob Ridley
upon the life OF Policeman John Lockett
has resulted in the death OF the negro.
IT win he remembered that just about thit-
ty days ago Policeman Lockctt was assault
ed and almost killed by rock thrown
from the hands OF Meredith, who has re
peatedly sworn to take the life of Mr.
Lockett. Policeman Lockett was given a
warrant for the arrest of Meredith. ana
Monday morning learning OF his where
sbouts asked Mr.. Z. W. Machen. 4 former
Texas ranger, 20 90 with him so that he
might bring the negro into town without
any trouble. Arriving at the Brophy farm,
where the negro was reported as working,
they found him in the hcld.
Strengthened up and drew a murderous'
looking knife and made a dash for Mr..
Lockett, who fired. striking the negro just
about the right eyebrow The negro fell
to the earth but rose again and rushed to-
ward Mr.. Lockctt, who fred three more
shots. all OF them taking effect and bring.
ing the negro to the ground this time to
rise no more. Mr. Lockett, In company
with MIR Machen, hurried to town amt
notified the authorities Of what he had
done. He stated that he left the remains
in charge Of a negro.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-17
THE DECISION AFFIRMED
10 the Case of the National Oil Com.
pany VS.. TeeI ct al.
SUIT BROUGHT TO CANCEL CONTRACTS.
''.a' Court Found for the Plaintiffs and
TWO Courts Above Have Affirmed
the Decision Rendered.

austin Texas, June l6-The supreme
:, To-Day affirmed the case of the Ma.
uunal OIL aud Pipe Line company VS. Rich.
ara Ieel, from Hardin county. This suit
vas brought by the defendants In error
70 cancel two certain contracts which pur.
ported to convey to Charles L. Nicholson
me right to bore for and take away the oil.
gas and other minerals. each upon a dis.
'lnce tract Of land. Nicholson assigned his
..snt under both contracts TO John T.
Munuy' who In time conveyed his right In
one tract TO the National oil and Pipe Line
company and in the other to the Empire
state, OIL, Coal and Iron company. Nichol
son and each of his successors In title were
made parties defendant. Nicholson aud
Mnnuy disclaimed. The defendant com
judgment vas rendered against them. Upon
appeal the Judgment was affirmed. The
Piaintins alleged fraud on the part of
NiSaoison on account Of NO. consideration
duu the contracts were void for want of
mutuality. The defendant companies an
sWeflng denied the allegations and pleaded
that they were purchasers for value with
out notice of the alleged fraud Of Nichol-
son. The trial court found that the con.
tracts were procured by fraud but the
court of civil appeals held differently and
that the possession of the plaintiffs was
entirely consistent with the rights Of pur-
chasers, but failed to pass upon the queS
ton of consideration. The opinion states;
rs the plea of innocent purchasers a valid
defense to this octiong" The court holds
that there Is no consideration to support
n contract and IL is void and the contracts
by which Nicholson acquired an interest In
the lands were written Instruments and not
negotiable by law with reference to article
300 revised statutes.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-17
laVaca County Returns.

Halletsville, Texas, June l5.-Precinct
conventions held in Lavaca county yester
day show Instructions for all present state
officers who are candidates for re.clection
Garrett, Neal and Colouitt; Garrett for
chief justice supreme judicial district. Bur
CESS for congress, Paulus OF Haletsville for
senate Eighteenth district r. j. Popton Of
1oakum for fotoral representative from
Lavaca and Wharton counties, and Ellis Of
Halletsvile for district attorney Twenty.
fifth district
The Halletsville precinct indorsed the
action OF the executive committee in pef.
hitting every white man to vote in The
primary to select county ticket. and an
pointed a special committee to have tho
county convention arrange for a white
mans primary two years hence.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-17
New oil Companies Chartered.

Austin. Texas, June le.-The following
oil charters were filed today
El Paso.Toyah OIL company OF FL Paso;
capital stock 100000. Purpose, to pros
pect for oil and other minerals. Directors;
NJ. o. Wright, John b. Freed, Il, j. Hal
dock ]. W. Maggofin. b. n. Darbyshire,
". L. Robinson, J. 7. o'Conner and Cy.
rus Ryan, all Of III Paso.
Rock River oil and Transportation com
pany Of beaumont, Texas, and Rockford,
i'll: capital stock $4,000. Purpose, TO
prospect for oil and other minerals, con
struct derricks. reservoirs, pipe lines, cars,
steamers, ships, barges tugs etc Direc-
tors: Y. y. Hopkins, r. II. Kimban, w.
L. II. c. Lind, Rockford, NJ: Il. n. Bort
Belolt. WIS. j. A. Russell. Elgln. nj C..
]. Eastman. Il Il. steele, Beaumont
Buck Domestic Burner and Fuel OH COM
pany of beaumont; capital stool. 100000.
Purpose to manufacture and sell devices
for The use OF crude and refined oil hi;
rectors: J. r; and J N. Beech =; r.
Stevens, W. ". clpplpgSerai b. 7; Glen
e. +. Weeks. San Antonio.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-17
Caldwell County Prir.ri..

Luling, Texas. June l6.-In the rr,,,.rr
e'ee''on neld In this county yesterday the
so.e pohed was a record breaker, there
oeine over 5000 votes pollcd. with the fol.
lowing results: A. S. Burleson for con.
gfess. Joseph Faust fol- State senator
ana Lee Beatty for representative. For
county officers: Geo. w. Kyser, Judge.
). j, Sanders. sheriff; w. e. Mcpoweu
county clerk; ]. p. Lippola, district Glory
80 -, u: Collier, treasurer; Joe Morgan, co..
t eS,oi anu anu ~. H. Mclean assessor OF
and Jno y. Gambrel for county Judge ana
j. j. Sanders and g. c. Eustace for sbeIipr
were very spirited and much hard work
was Was done oy the friends of the respective
state ticket will he instructed for AT rho
county convention to be held June 2l nj
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-17
nenartment Notes.

Austin, Texas. June 16.-state Treasurer
Robbins has returned from business rtip
to East Texas.
State Revenue Agent Cunningham is bacl,
from a trip to North Texas
Comptroller Love has returned from
Limestone county, where he has been for
the past few day%
The educational department is beginning
to get returns from the scholastic census
enumcrators
Work at the general land office has
Stacked up duting the past few days.
The governor Is reported TO be some
better today.
The legislative committee is at work on
its final report.
The rush of work in the treasury depart
ment has let up considerably during the
past ten days, and will not start again
until some time in September.
The tax rolls will begin to come in by
the middle of next month
Reports from the summer normals now In
session are to the effect that they are
getting along nicely.
NJ. L. Malevinsky, we'll known at
torney OF Houston, appeared before the
supreme court today in the submission of
q case.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-17
El1neral of Ran. Grafton.

sherman, Texas, June 16-kev' W. NJ
Grafton. who died yesterday morning from
paralysis of the brain brought on by over
heat during services he was conduc''ns
sunday morning, June S, was buried To-Day
with Masonic honors, he having peen
member and ranking high In that o5a uel
Services were held at the Cumberland fres.
byterian church from TO 4 p: m, durins
which time practically all business houses
were closed The services were conducted
by Rev. NJ. c. Johnson Of Whltewrlght'
assisted by Rev. NJ. l.. Cowden or boRha M
Rev. Charles Manton Of Paris, rev - ~
Tcmpleton of Clarksyille and rev. V -
Mcconnell of Whtesboro.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-17
Anderson County Results.

Palestine, Texas. June 15.-The demo.
cratic primaries were held in this lAnder.
som county yesterday for county, district
and State officers with the following re.
suits; District attorney, Judge Mcdonald
of Athens defeated the present Incumbent.
Jere Crook of Crockett by handsome ma.
jorlty; for State senator. Judge Perkins
ponent, Hon. G. c. Clegg of Trinity; for
county officers, Henry Bryant for tax as,
SCISSOR; Judge G.. w. Hudson, county Judge;
U. V. Lunsford for county treasurer were
the victors For State representative Hon
REESE Fowler was selected over his oppo
nent Hon, G.. S. Rose