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New-York tribune., 1902-01-14

HAS LITTLE TO SAY ABOUT HIS NEW DUTIES
PENNY POSTAGE QUESTION OF TINE.
ley TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIE

HAS LITTLE TO SAY ABOUT HIS NEW DUTIES
PENNY POSTAGE A QUESTION OF TIME
[BT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Washington Jan. 13.-Henry c. Payne, the newly
appointed Postmaster General will take the oath of
Office Wednesday morning, and Immediately assume
charge Of the department. Mr.. Payne spent most
OF the afternoon at the Postofice Department con-
ferring with Postmaster-General Smith depart
ment affairs and attending TO the hundreds OF let
ters which have been accommodating here for him.
ct have no ideas to express postal matters"
said the Postmaster General to-day. My pri-
vate affairs have occupied recently to the ex-
clusion of everything else / have been so rushed
in arranging for my journey TO Washington that
have been unable even to think of the Postotice
Department Accordingly. I have inclination
TO talk about department affairs for publication,
and have not done Some misquoted me
recently as an ardent advocate of penny postage.
II seems to me that penny postage is only ques
ton of time believe in IL that extent But IL
is question of time. and be approached
from that point OF view. On all other subjects
which have been brought to my attention by inter
viewers haven't even an opinion. l don't know
whether or not there are TO be any changes in the
Postoffice force have no opinion as TO The abuse
Of second-class mail matter. / am not Intimately
acquainted with the rural free delivery system.
About the only thing l have decided is that my
is to Washington and remain
with me here Mrs Payne and Miss Jones will be
with permanently but they are TO return 10
Milwaukee temporarily In the course OF the next
few days"
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
ANOTHER CUT IN PRICES REPORTED.

Although no official confirmation could be OBJ
tanned. it Is understood that the United Metals
Selling Company the selling agents for the Anal
gamated Copper Company. have made still
other reduction in the price Of copper. the fifth
since December 13, just month ago. The quota
tons for copper made yesterday by the New-York
Metal Exchange were: Lake Copper. III. cents a
pound a reduction OF = cent from the United
Metals Selling Companys listed price; electrolytic
11Ix cents a reduction OF = cent: and castings II
cents u cent lower. Officers of the United Metals
Selling Company had nothing to say when asked
II these new figures represented another cut by
them: but IL Is understood that the company did
business yesterday on the lower price basis. and
will sell copper at even greater concessions II
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
THIEF STEALS coMMUNIoy SERVICE.

LOSS NOT DISCOVERED UNTIL PREPARATION Is
MADE FOR ITS USE
Detectives of the Morrisania station are looking
for a thief who stole the communion service OF the
Second Church of the Disciples OF Christ in One
hundred -sxty-ninth-st., between Franklin and
Fulton aves The Bronx. The robbery not dis
covered until last Sunday morning after the regu-
lar services when communion services were TO be
held. With the sexton went TO the closet in the
vestry where the service kept. he found that
the door had been broken open and that the set
had been stolen II consisted OF a silver fagon.
four silver goblets and four silver plates 1t
worth several hundred dollars II was also dis
covered that bank containing about StS mad oeen
stolen from the Sunday school
The Rev. 5. T. Willis. the pastor. thinks that a
burglar must have secreted himself IN ONE part
OF the church while services were going on In the
week and after the congregation was dismissed
issued from hiG hiding place. The communion ser
vice presented TO the church IN 1880 oy the con-
gregation on its twenty-ffth anniversary.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
NOT TO PRESS SCHLEY BILLS.

MARYLAND CONGRESSMEN DECIDE TO
AWAIT THE PRESIDENTS DECISION
Washington, Jan. 13.-The Maryland delegation in
Congress, including Senators and Representatives.
to-day considered the to be pursued in the
Schley case and reached determination that.
pending the decision Of President Roosevelt on the
appeal TO be made by Admiral Schey. II would be
inadvisable for the delegation TO urge upon Con-
gress any of the resolutions bills introduced.
The meeting held in the committee room Of
Representative Wachter, Of Maryland, and was
attended by Senator McComas and all the Rep
resentatives from Maryland except Mr.. Jackson,
who OF the city. The various resolutions
and bills before Congress were considered,
and IL the general sentiment of those present
that the delegation would favor any one OF the
measures which vindicated Admiral Schey. But
for the present, the Admiral had placed his
case before President Roosevelt, the delegation
deemed il inexpeoient 10 determine upon any par
ticular measure or to urge the question before
Congress
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
LAMPRE HEARD AGAIN.
EE GIVES SENATOR MORGAN MORE IN
FORMATION ABOUT THE PANAMA
CANAL COMPANY

washington, Jan. 13.-The Senate Committee
an Interoceapic Canals held a session TODAY
and NJ Lampre, Of the Panama Canal Company
Was again before It, Senator Morgan questioned
rim especially concerning the interest of the
stockholders of the old Panama Canal Company
in the pending transaction. NJ. Lampre said
that under the agreement Of the new comnany
with the old company the stockholders of the
latter concern would receive 60 per cent of the
proceeds Of the sale Under the original sub
scrfption agreement of the old company. the
stockholders had been entitled to interest at
& per cent on their subscriptions, even while the
canal was under course of construction. but the
interest had been suspended when the old COM
many went into liquidation An agreement had
been reached with the liquidator as the repre-
sentative Of the old company. that in case of the
sale Of the property he should appoint two ar
bitrators. while the new company appointed two
these four to select the fifth and that all five
should unite in making an equitable distribution
Of the proceeds of the sale. He contended that
under the French law the new company had
uerSect right TO make the transfer. notwith-
standing the interest of the old company. Il
wish he said, Ito make this perfectly clear, and
want the committee TO understand that the new
company is entitled 10 make clear and perfect
transfer to the United States. It would be
legitimate TO make the transfer without the
interference of the old company, but to make
the way perfectly clear and to prevent any pos
.ible entan clement we made an agreement with
the uouidator Of the old canal company to the
effect that we should have absolute authority TO
5sal directly with the government Of the United
States"
Did you make similar arrangement with
.be uquidator OF the bondholders?" asked
Senator Morgan.
In response to this inquiry NJ Lampre SAID;
ar5a cid not appear in the agreement, but he
gave the Iouidator of the old company authority
10 enter into the agreement
Senator Morgan-COUld the new company sen
the property and put the proceeds IN lis pockets
and moi share them with the old company!
NJ Lampre-Yes; ii could do so unoer IAe au-
thority Of the stockholders meeting.
senator Morgan-Then the TRANSACTION pc
tween the TWO canal companies must have been
sale 70 the new company without reference to
the bonds and stock held by the old company?
NJ Iarnpr-Yes; IL was sale, but one OF tne
conditions of the transaction was that we snouIo
give go per cent of the proceeds to the old COM
pany. ~ ooo x,. =.
M Lampre said that Of tae 10000 shares or
stock CT the Panama Railroad Company the
new Parama Canal Company owns 6S.05i, ana
the railroad company had last year palo QIVI-
6ends TO the canal company amounting 70
100000 francs He said. however, that ne knew
nothing about the details Of the management OF
the railroad company.
The committee will hold another session TO-
MORROW
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
AN ARREST IN THE DENNIS CASE.

pREssMAKER LOCKED UP ON SUSPICION
Washington Jan. 13-The detectives to-day ar
rested Richard Cole coored, and locked him up
ION suspicion in connection with the mysterious
assault on Mrs Ada Gilbert Dennis, the dress
maker on December 9. The police investigating
a story which leads them to think Cole may have
some knowledge of the crime some connection
with il. The arrested man is twenty-five years old
He has been working Mrs Denniss establish
ment porter and bundle carrier for about five
months. and had borne good reputation. He was
implicitly trusted by Mrs Dennis. and in her state
the police yesterday she manifested anxiety
that suspicion be cast any OF her servants
employees.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
Advance Styles,
Spring, 1902.

See exhibition in our
windows of imported
Shirtings, light grounds
with neat figures and stripes;
our own importatio
from D. & J. Anderson.
Glasgow, Scotland.
An especially attractive
assortment at ST. and S1.5O
each, the kind the exclusive
haberdasher will charge
you, to make up, So to 81
each.
White full dress Shirts,
cuffs attached or detached,
hand finished buttonholes,
splendid value,
$1.OO.
Now for Clothing!
liens Business Suits,
mixed and black, sacks and
cutaWays; new styles; have
been $50, $22, $25, $2s
and $50
Now $500.
OverCoats, a number of
lots which have been $50,
$55 and $50. including
genuine Sedan Montagnacs,
Now $4,000.
A splendid opportunity
10 secure an unusually
handsome garment at
price far below its ordinary
cost.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
BUSINESS IN THE SENATE.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BILL DIS
CUSsED WITHOUT ACTION

Washington. Jan. 13-In the Senate to-day Mr.
Nelson of Minnesota, called up the bill providing
for the establishment OF a department Of COM
n1erce. He explained the necessity which he said
existed for the passage OF such measure. and
piled with questions by several Senators, who said
that sufficient time had not been allowed for look
ing into the merits Of the project. Mr. Teller criti
cised the feature relating 10 the transfer OF the
Geological Survey, while Mr.. Hale said that the
bill provided for department which ultimately
would be one OF the largest in the government The
bill nnally went over subject TO call by Mr.. Nelson.
The Senate was in executive session for an hour
and half.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
TO PUNISH LYNcHERs OF ALIENS.

fR cRUMPAcxER's BILL GIVES JURISDICTION
OVER SUCH OFFENCES TO FEDERAL COURTS.
Washington, Jan. I3.-Mr. Crumpacker, of Indi-
ma, to-day introduced bill in the House for the
'unishment Of persons taxing part IN the lynching
an alien. Those who conspire in such lynch
ng are made subject TO death or life Imprisonment
while meeting 20 organize such lynching is made a
elony Jurisdiction is given over such offences
the FEDERAL courts. and persons who have taken
sert in lynchtngs disqualified from serving as
urors. The bill is designed 20 cover cases similar
2 the lynching Of Italians in Louisiana and Mis-
lssippi.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
DIR. MUIR HERE TO BURY WIFE.

HUSBAND OF SENATOR NrPHERsoNs DAUGHTER
ARRIVES FROM STOCKHOLM.
Among the passengers the steamship Aususte
Victoria of the Hamburg American Line, which
arrived yesterday, was DR.. Joseph Muir, secretary
Of the United States Legation at Stockholm
Sweden. DR.. Muir the husband OF Mrs Edla
Muir who died on December % at the Hotel Man
haitian. Mrs. Muir the daughter OF the late
ex-senator John r. Mcpherson, OF New-Jersey
and at the time OF her death had entered suit for
the contest of the will OF her mother, whose death
occurred several months ago
Mrs. Muir's body has lain for two weeks in un-
dertakng rooms in West Thirty -fourth-st-, await
ing the arrival OF her husband, who comes TO make
arrangements for the funeral, which will be held In
Washington. DR.. Muir visited the undertaking
establishment yesterday afternoon. but made no
definite arrangements
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
WILL WORK FOR RECIPROCITY.

In accordance with a resolution adopted last
week at a meeting Of members Of the Produce Ex-
change, President Barnes has appointed commit
tee consisting of Charles P. Armstrong chairman
Evan Thomas and Charles Rabadan to advocate
at the hearing to be given by the Ways and Means
Committee OF the House of Representatives a re-
duction in the duties sugar and tobacco import
ed from Cuba
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
FOR RECIPROCITY WITH CUB4

A RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MR. MASON
IN THE SENATE.
Washington, Jan. 13-Mr. Mason, of Illinois
to-day introduced the following resolution in the
Senate:
Resolved. That the doctrine OF reciprocity as
stated in the act of 1890 known as the Mckinley
bill. and the act of 1897, known as the Dingley
OIL, is the true doctrine and in the interest of
the prosperity of the United States, and that
the treaties pending in the Senate should re-
celVe consideration and action at the present
session of Congress-
Resolved, further, That the United States
should give to the island of Cuba broad COM
mercial reciprocal trade which would be Of ad-
vantage to the commerce of this country and
the discharge Of our duty toward the people
Of that island.
his resolution Tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
WOMAN SUES RUSSELL SAGE.

Russell Sage is the defendant in action brought
by Isabella De Ajuria in the Supreme Court TO re-
cover $4,000 damages, which she declares was the
basis of the settlement of another action In which
she demanded 100000 damages from the aged
hnancier for an alleged assault. She asserts that
the $4,000 for which she settled the former action
has not been paid by Mr. Sage. and she now sues TO
recover that sum.
Through Howe & Hummel. the plaintiff made an
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14

application yesterday to Justice Truax to have her
case placed on the short calendar for the
trial OF preferred causes. Justice Truax granted
the motion
In the papers fled in court neither the plaintiffs
residence, age nor occupation given II merely
asks that the be placed on the short cause
calendar the ground that IL can be disposed OF in
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
CALL FOR REPUBLICAN, HOUSE CAUCUS

70 CONSIDER REDUCTION OF WAR REVENUE
TAXES.
Washington Jan. IA call for caucus OF
Republican members OF the House OF Representa-
ives TO consider a reduction of war revenue taxes
being circulated. The movement is understood
. be favored by Representatives Cannon. Hill,
;hattuc BouteI and q number OF others, and II
ne call receives a sufficient number Of signatures
ne CAUCUS will be held Wednesday night.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
All Good

All doctors are good, but only
he best can cure the hardest
-ases. Just so with cough med
clnes. All are good, but only
he best can cure the hardest
:oughs. Buy the kind the
lootors prescribe Aver S
-herry Pectoral.
ror three winters I had very bad cough. |
-en uieo Ayers Cherry Pectoral- In short time
Ss&seo coughing, and soon was entirely cured" !"
Mrs. Pearl Hyde, Guthrie Center, la.
soe. sIo J. c. AVER CO.. Lowell Mass.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
Smith, Gray & Co.
BROADWAY AT 31ST ST.
Brooklyn: Broadway at Bedford Ave.s
Fulton st. at Fiatbush Ave.

necessary. in meeting further cuts by their COM
petitors-
- ,Irces established yesterday. IL Is said, are
almost Identical with those at which copper ruled
Just after the collapse OF the famous Secretar
corner. Amagamated Copper sold down sS1z
yesterday the Stock Exchange and closed At
5S4. a net loss for the day OF Ia points.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
THE NEEDS OF WEST POINT.
COMMITTEE OF INSPECTION FOUND THE
BUILDINGS ENTIRELY INADEQUATE.

Washington, Jan. 13-The members of the
senate and House committees Military At
fairs who went to West Point last Saturday to
inspect the needs of the Military Academy re-
turned to Washington to-day. Generally speak
ing. they found that the academy buildings were
entirely inadequate for the needs of the institu-
ton, that the barracks need enlargement that
the academy building is inadequate, that the
cavalry riding hall is too small. and that the
heating and ventilating plant is inadequate
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
EUROPEAN SQUADRON SAILS FOR GENOA.

Washington. Jan. 1a-The Navy Department has
received a cable dispatch announcing the departure
yesterday from Villefranche of the European
souadron-the nagship Chicago. the cruiser Albany
ana the gun boat Nashvile-bound for Genoa.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14

THr HEPBURN BILL IN THE SENATE.
Washington. Jan 13.-The Hepburn Nicaragua
Canal bill was received by the Senate from the
House today and referred 10 the Committee on
Interoceauic Canals.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-14
NORTHERN PACIFIC SUIT.

THE SUPREME COURT TO HEAR ARGUMENT
On JANUARY q.
Washington, Jan BIN the United States Su-
preme Court to-day Chief Justice Fuller announced
that argument the application Of the State Of
Minnesota for leave TO file a bill OF complaint
against the Northern Securities Company bearing
the consolidation of the Northern Pacific with
0ther railroad companies would be heard Mon
day. January q. The Chief Justice also issued an
der requiring that notice OF the application should
be given 70 the Northern Securities Company.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-21
Business Change.

Last Thursday a deal was closed
whereby Lombard & Horsley came into
control of the stock of the Wallace-Co-
burn hardware company. The price will
be based on an invoice to be made, which
is thought to amount to about 1900.
1t is not the intention of the furniture
company to deal in hardware, but they
made the purchase so as to get posses
sion of the Lewis -Engle building which
the firm purchased some time ago The
stock of goods will be sold as whole to
some one or closed out at retail.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-21
Sunnyside Land Sales.

f. II. Mccoy, real estate broker, re-
ports the following sales this week OF
land in the Sunnyside country: Dor
man Bros. of Ritsville bought $40 acres
of fine land south of Snipes mountain.
j. w. Bruce of Waitsburg bought 800
acres in SETON 1928, also resident
lots on Sixth street. Henry Walker OF
Waitsburg secured 40 acres in section g.
9-l2 VIM. Spurck of Nelson, Nebraska,
l60 acres in section 1929, also 10 acres
on north side and five business lots on
Mayhem avenue, one Of the lots con
tanning two-story store building. He
also bought five resident lots on May
hew avenue. G.. W. Taylor bought OF
J. b. George three residence lots on
Sixth street T. Z. Nandemark, six
lots on Sixth street. Albert Long OF
Pomeroy, l60 acres and option on 1926
acres. j. F. REILLY of Uniontown,
Washington. is looking at large tract
With prospects ol buying.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-21
Stole Wliiskey and Beer.

Seven men stole a barrel of whiskey
and some beer last Thursday morning
from the saloon of Bert Fletcher and hid
it away in the cellar of the California
restaurant. In consequence Thomas
Maroney, keeper Of the restaurant, VIM.
Brown, c. E. James. John Ecar, VIM.
Kidd, c. II. Hamilton, G. J. Allen and
George Williams were arrested. The
case has been up for trial before Justice
j. A. Taggard at different times since
last Friday and this afternoon the JUS
tice was still hearing testimony.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-21
Justices Code.

Brands Justices Code for the State
of Washington" has just been issued
from the press of Bancroft, Whitney Co.
of San Francisco and will soon be ready
for delivery. This is the work of Nor
ton F. Brand, Ii. B., of North Yak
ina bar, and is considered of inestima-
bic value to justices Of this state. 1t is
a complete guide for lawyers in justices
courts, justice of the peace and consta
bles in their various duties under the
statutes and decisions of this state.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-21
TUESDAY, JANUARY 81, 1902.

chamber was crowded with spectators.
that Grant had been elected, applause
came from the saloon element, and sar-
donic smiles suffused the visages of the
more dignifed. Then there was rush
to reach the fresh air of the streets. 1t
was grand play, and some of the ac-
tors are masters of the art of ward
heellng.
The other officers elected were; Sex
ton, r. &. Carvosso scavenger, w. w.
Curry; police justice, R. X. Nichols ;
city engineer, II. M. Marble.
An ordinan :e was directed to be drawn
requiring all city officials to make de-
tailed statement of the business of their
respective offices at the end of each
month.
A. d. Sloan was granted permission
to cut down trees in front of his prop
erty on First street.
The ladies of the Red Cross society
asked council to grant two sites for the
proposed fountain, so that purchasers of
souvenirs may vote on one or the other.
Petition was not granted, but instead a
site was selected at the corner of the
south park at the junction OF Front
street and Yakima avenue.
J. II Laswell and p. Y. Hickman filed
remonstrances against the work of ma
cadamizing First street.
Fire Chief Hauser reported that there
had been ten fires during the past year
with losses aggregating $4,000, covered
by $4,000 insurance.
Clerk II. B. Doust rendered yearly
report of the city finances, which was
gratifying to the old council. The city IS
Indebtedness increased $495 last year
over the year previous. This is -mall
sum, considering that a stone crusher
and street roller had been purchased
and thousands of dollars worth of i'm.
provements made.
The matter of improving the sewer
system of the city was discussed, and
some definite action will be taken at an
early date.
The mayor submitted letter to the
council from the Northern Pacific of,
ficials which said that they had decided
to give the city in return for settlement
of the disputed tract, the se14 of sw114
of sec. 1888, lying south of Race
street and east of the east line OF Sec
ond street. This tract includes about
90 acres of good land and will be used
for park.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-21
Teachers Examina tions.

State Superintendent Bryan an
nounces in circular that but two eighth
grade examinations will be held during
the year. The first OF these will be held
January 30th and 3lst; the second, May
END and 23rd. He states that no other
examination will under any circum-
stances be held during the year, and
that students and teachers must accom-
modate themselves to these conditions.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-21
Colby Diekey.

The announcement has been received
at this office of the marriage of Fred
Harvey Colby and Elsie May Dickey at
Tacoma ON Wednesday, January Is,
1902. Mr.. Colby formerly lived at Eu-
cid this county, and at one time was a
fusion candidate for representative from
this district. THE HERALD joins his
many friends here in wishing him a
happy and prosperous married life.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-21
Laying In Lumber Supply.

Judging from the amount OF lumber
now being stored in the yards of the
different lumber dealers here there will
be regular building boom on here in
the spring. The st. Paul & Tacoma
Lumber Co., will soon have placed in
the yards 100000 feet, A. f. Larson
will have almost half that amount and
the other yards will have proportion
ate amount.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-01-21
A Thousand In Excess of Expenses.

City Clerk Doust reports that the ex-
cess of fines in the police department OF
the city is about 81 900 over and above
all expenses for the year 1901. This is a
showing made by no other city in the
Northwest, and is an indication of how
the affairs of that department were run
during the last year.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-26
I BOARD AND ROOM

NICE ROOM, WITH BATH; ROOM WITHOUT
bath; Dec.S1, a suite OF rooms Hotel Wayerly.
FURNISHED. ROOMS, WITH BoARD-oNE
81 large, sunny. front yoolnsss suitable for three
persons. Hot-water heat,ss 66s11th st S.z98ssk
sFIRsT-CLAss TABLE BOARD, I'M PRIVATE
family atsreasona bIerats.f Seven blocks from.
6tf, st and1st.ay So dsIssss Sofl journal
GOOD ROOM AND BOARD CAME HADsAT
24o1 Lake of Isles.