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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
THE FILIPINO ASSEMBLY.
Taft Erpecls TO Visit Islands to
See When 1t Shall BE Elected.

WASHINGTON Sure l0-The Filipino Commits
soners were ~ the War Department early to
day and several speeches were MADE. In the
course OF his remarks Secretary TAFT said that
~ President Roosevelt vas elected ne Ghe Sec
retary) would make tour Of Inspection of the
islands. adding:
You will remember shat in the law which
provides for the election of a popular Assembly
tn the Philippines 81 is left to the President 10
say when the condition Of the islands is such as
10 Warrant the election Of such Assembly,
and Of course il is necessary for his representa-
tive the Secretary Of War, 10 go there TO see
that the conditions are as they ought TO be"
He also said he believed that legislation which
was pending IN Congress, and which was greatly
needed would be passed IN some modified form
the coming winter. The Secretary made several
h1rEoroas illusions TO his experience IN the
islands He assured the delegation that the
reop!e OF the United States were much inter
estsa e. the progress and welfare OF the people
AZ the Philippines
Or Tavera responded TO the Secretary's re-
marks and said several complimentary things
about the administration OF Governor Taft in
The Philippines. He said
The Filipino people charged US very expressly
Sne explicitly 70 convey 70 the government OF the
- The 9ted states and 59s & would
'rhey charged me. further TO state TO the govern
-nent that the phrase which YOU have used TO ex
press concisely and COnCretely the policy 10 be
followed ty the government ~ the United States
with respect TO the islands that the Philippines
for the tiliuinos, they do NOT consider rs a
phrase only your own hut Illustrating the IN
tsntions and purposes OF the American government
and the people OF the United States toward the
Islands
And they also charged me to say to yor and the
government that they confident that as the
time when the Philippine Assembly could be or
ganlZed Is left NOV they fully convinced
that when you make your promised visit YOU will
realize that the time viii be Tine for its estab-
lishmeut
Cayetano Arelano. Chief Justice OF the Su-
IRENE Court OF the Philippines. is visit 10
this city. his way from the St. Louis EXPOSE
1ion 10 Nsw-Haven. where he is to receive z de-
gree from Yale. He attended the Presidents
reception in honor OF the Filipino Commissioners
TODAY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11

United States government, there were Messrs Ariss
ana Morales. the special fiscal agents OF the Pana-
ma government. Senior Obaldia. the new minister
from Panama had not reached Washington when
the commission assembled.
Secretary Taft made a short but forci6le speech
welcoming the commission and dwelling upon the
Importance Of the work confied 10 It. he
pointed out the Importance Of stable currency IN
the very beginning OF the existence Of the new
State, basing his advice upon his own experience
with the dsordered conditions which he found eX-
listing in the Philippines when he assumed the gov
eminent OF the islands. Particularly the secretary
dwelt upon the considerable loss all commercial
interests would suffer by the high adverse rates OF
exchange certain to follow in the wake Of huc'-
uating and unstable currency.
The Secretary's suggestions were fayoraoly re-
ceived by the Panama representatives ana II IS eN
pected from their attitude that rot much trouble
viii be experienced in reaching an agreement ula'
Will be mutually satisfactory TO the TWO govern
nents About the only point which promises 10 de-
Ve lon any substantial differences OF opinion IS con
nectcd with TIE projected retirement from clISuI-
ton OF the nondescript currency-CooTnplan. Mex
can. Venezuelan and AmeriCan-which now serves
as a medium in Panama, the threatened olIlcuIIS
being the fixing OF rates Of redemption The pres
ert Colombian silver coiE In clrculauoI. on the
isthrnus is not quite fine and valuable as the
proposed peso of the Philippine standard, 50 IIlat
some slight discount in redemption prohaoly VIII De
allowed. g..
The commission will meet tomorrow to begin It's
business sessions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
AID FOR FLOOD STRICKEN
I4rkdnSanS Want to Kno1c What to
Do to Get Crop.

Washington. June ia strong appeal for ad-
sory assistance for the people In the food stricken
country in the West reached here to-day in a
telegram to the Department Of Agriculture from
Representative Charles E. Reid. OF Arkansas. He
autographed follows
Almost the entire Arkansas River bottoms in
undated. Probably all the cotton crop destroyed. II
IS extremely late to replant Can you suggest the
kind Of cotton seed that natures early IN the fan
and where II may be obtained? II is contended
that cotton planted now will not mature. Please
furnish as early as possible any information or
suggestions that you may have Of value 70 us.
The loss TO this country is the biggest ever known.
Many families are destitute.
Acting Secretary of Agriculture Brigham immedi-
stely conferred with his assistants later Colo
mel Brigham telegraphed in reply that he regret
ted that the department could not furnish the
seeds. ana said:
II the local seed is planted by the 18th there IS
possibllty OF getting crop. but the chances are
fgainst Il II is difficult 10 procure seed from here
a. time 10 make a crop.
Colonel Brigham then suggested two varieties Of
cotton, and added:
Ihere IS a better chance 70 secure crop Of corn
II planted before July !. Consult with the expert
tnett station at Fayetteville regarding the advisa-
pity OF planting sweet potatoes and especially
pea seed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
THOUGHT HE HAD RABIES
Passengers Jump from Car Aftst
Conductor Is Bitten By Dog.

Passengers on Third and Amsterdam av,s
car southbound, at One-hundred-an d-six-
feminist, were in panic yesterday. fearing the
conductor had hydrophobia- They jumped our
of their seats and some OF them even leaped
from the car. The conductor. William Berry
of No. 2O4 East Eleventh-st.. was on the run
ming board collecting fares when bull terrier
ran out between One-hundred- and -thirty-thira
and One-hundred- and thirty second SITS. and
leaning up. sank his teeth in the calf Of Berrys
leg and held on. After time the conductor
kicked the dog against the side OF the car ana
the terriers hold was broken.
The passengers. excited by the incident, We're
getting calm and were advising Berry 10 go Ia
a hospital. when a woman shouted: Il wonder
if the conductor has hydrOphobia" Berry was
pale and weak but bound his wound with a
handkerchief and attended to his duties.
The car had turned into Third-ave. from One
hundred twenty ffth-st.. when Berry began
to act queeriy. He becoming weak he
could not control himself, but the women pas
and they screamed in their fright
Let's jump on, said woman 10 her woman
friend. He's got rabies"
They jumped. and other women rose to d.
likewise. Some shouted, He has rabies"' ana
some shrieked in fright a few men with com
mon sense stretched the conductor out on a
was sent TO the Harlem Hospital for an am
bulance.
DR.. Barnes. OF the hospital. said the con-
ductor was hystsrical. but showed signs OF
rabies. AT the hospital it was said Berry would
recover quickly.
\ number OF conductors say they have been
forced TO climb the rear dashboard Of the car
when passing One-hundrsd-a thirty-third-st
TO avoid the dog. which constantly snaps az
them.
house in Amsterdau-ave was visited. ana
on upper floor the white bull terrier was seen
A mans voice was heard. 1t said:
You - fool, you mustn't bite conductors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
FOR PERMANENT ARBITRATION.
Important Action Taken by Lynn Shoe Men
-1,5OO Employees Affected

Lynn. Mass. June 10-SpeciaI committees OF
the Lynn Shoe Manufacturers Association and
Cutters Assembly No. 1902. Knights OF Labor
have arranged permanent arbitration agree
ment, TO continue IN the shoe trade in Lynn
from now on IN cutting rooms. This affects 80
per cent Of the shoe factories and 1880 cutters
The agreement provides that there shall be no
strikes lockouts and reductions or in
creases Of wages disputed, as all disputes are to
be submitted to a settlement board of three
from each organization. whose decision is to be
final. Failure 10 agree with this board is TO re-
suit in submission OF disputes 10 the State Board
OF Arbitration or TO independent local arbi-
This is considered the most important action for
industrial harmony yet taken by Lynn la Dor
organization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
ADMITS FAULT IN DIVORCE SUIT.
Frank A. Taber, of Brooklyn, Tells of Con-
Tossing to Statutory Offence.

The hearing before Vice-Chancellor Stevens. at
Newark. yesterday on the application of Mrs
Laura Taber for divorce from her husband. Frank
a Taber, Of Brooklyn. whose brother. Charles 5
Taber. Assistant Corporation Counsel under
George L. Rives. continued yesterday. Frank
~ Iaber on the stand, admitted the statutory Of
tenCe charged in the wIte'S bill Taber told OF
confeSsin5 his fault 70 his wife and of his efforts
TO induce her to come back TO live with him He
said that one occasion he went to Paterson 10
try 10 induce his wtIe 10 return him. and her
mother Mrs. Dey, said he could see her but
Mrs Taber came 10 the door and said she would see
her husband
He then asked her to return to him, and she said
she would ask God She then knelJ beside chair
for some time. when finally she up and said that
God had told her that she should not return He
also testified that the Rev. DR.. James Fl Owens
who had married them, was sent for and he told
the minister that he knew he had wronged his wife
greatly, but that he had done under great
termination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11

eight hours and half, and maintaining speed
Of between eight and nine knots an hour.
This was the last Of the trials that the Fulton
has been recently undergoing under the direc-
ton OF the Naval Trial Board 1t to de.
termne the quantity of fuel consumed while
running under full power and at the same time
to show her ability 10 keep the sea. Lieutenant
{. P. Nelson. L. S. ". who represented the
trial board on the trip said on his arrival that
the Fulton had demonstrated her ability to Keep
the sea in a manner that was convincing in
every way.
she came through seas that were more than
ten feet high" said Captain H. II. Morrell, who
steered the Fulton. and full power was main
tanned throughout the entire trip. II was w
questionably the most severe test that any OF
the submarines have been subjected 10. Fifteen
sal'ohs an hour was about the amount OF gaso-
leh= fuel used 10 drive the engines"
Those who. from Castle Hill At Nawnor+
watched the little submarine. with its intrepId
skipper and crew. pass out Of the smooth ,,-a,ar
IN the channel into the mountainous seas
kicked up by Thursdays heavy gale did no, be
He'e that she would continue on her course
from Castle Hill 10 where old Brenton's Reef
Lishtshlp was plungins in the ugly easterly
seas the Fulton sped on. almost out OF sigh,
n M o4ISWs az times but FROM there to Point
Judlth her' battle with the waves was the hard
est, Tor II was a beam sea and great cornbers
came rolling at her. threatening every minute
10 sweep the men on her apology FOR deck
IheFe were ten men on board. but only Lieu
tenant Nelson. Captain Morreu and one seaman
remained on deck. These We're dashed with IIfa-
ines but they were hardly needed for the boat
was IN what is known as the ''aWash condition
and she proved herself extremely buovant rising
10 the seas and clearing herself in a moment A
preakQoWA IA the motive power would have
Dteh fataI Tor she was close 10 "A lee shore and
the seas would soon have swept her TO certain
obstruction on the rocks Off Nara gansett
once around Point judith the travelling was
easier although the quarteTing seas often swept
over the craft she sped away 10 the west
ward. Coming into Gardeners Bay. they soon
founc smooth water, and they were surprised
10 ma the schoolship ST. MaTys anchored there
She. had been towed 10 sea a week ago. bound
Tor the Azores but had probably been driven
back by the continued easterly weather.
With a broom hOisted At her masthead the
Fulton passed Greenport al 3 p. m, and an hour
later she was entering her dock AZ New-Suffolk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
HAD 500 COUNTERFEITS.
Ne1c- Yorker arrested at st. Louis
RacetrQck Loaded zCith Bad Moneu

81. Louis, June 1O.-Marcus Graham. who was
arrested yesterday az Delmar racetrack. was
taken before United States Commissioner Gray
to-day and his bond fixed at $4,000 In de-
fault Of bail Graham was rernanded to Jail TO
await his preliminary hearing June Is on
the charge OF having twenty-eight 800 coun-
terfeit gold certificates In his possession and with
having passed one. Warrants these charges
were issued this afternoon at the conclusion of
attempt the part OF the federal authorities
TO secure a confession from Graham.
For more than three hours Graham was Ques-
toned 10y Inspector Murphy. - told the off,
Ger that he was process engraver and lived in
New-York he said that he came here 10 see
the World Fair. When he came here last Sat
urday Graham registered from Providence, r. I.
Search of his room at the Planters Hotel to-day
revealed 5000 more in counterfeit bills, making
the total amount in his possession $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
ARRIVALS OF BUYERS.

1. Abt & Sons Chicago L. W. Abt. woolens Herald
a. Appel Cincinnati. millinery Impartial
Aston
Celand Simpson, Scranton H. J. Simpson drygOOds.
Daniels Fisher Stores Company. Denver: c. E Conds
carpets and rugs. No. 50 Worth-st.. Imperial
Elkus-Brenner Company, san Francisco; z. A. Elkus
ard-st.
Jacob Epstein. Baltimore: E woIfshemsr piece goods
J. V. Farwen Company Chicsso T. j. wiggtn dones-
tics and prints, No. lis WoTth-sI.
Grammar, Henchey, Cross Company, LouisviIs. Ky.
J. H. Grammar. donlestlcs. nanLes and blankets No -
LeolaTd-st. Savoy.
Haskell s. Trip. New-Bedford. Mas: A. wyIe no
tons furnishing goods hosiery ladies and Infants
]. Hin Co.. Hazeton Penn; j. HiI clothing. Meth
Gannels. Blankets and quilts: G. 1. Adams toys No AZ
Lispenare-st.. Herald Square.
Johnson * Lariner Drysoods Company. Wichita. Kan.
g l. Taylor hos!ons tahey goods toys hosiery. lacss
and white goods. No 43 Leonard-sL. Marlborough.
Kelley Company. Atlanta. Ga: J. Morris. drygoods
No. ass Broadway Park Avenue.
b. Kuppenheimer & Co. Chicago: J. Kuppenhelner.
A. Lfsner Warrington Miss C Hirsch underwear
Miller & Rhoads Richmond. Va: C. s Peers cloaks
suits. waists ETC.. No Al Lispenard-sr.
dam
Rosen Brothers. Musksgon Mich s. Rosen Clothing
and furnishing goods, Herald Square.
Roth & Santee WATERFOWL. y. Y: E " santee drv-
goods, notions and furnishing goods. Albert
SchwarZ Huebschman & Co. Cleveland; s. I schvarz
woollen piece goods. Hoffman
Silberger. Artha & Adler. Pittsburg: A. silberberr
eomestics dress goods and white goods NO ass
n. snenenburg & Co. Philadelphia: j. A. Johnston
general buyer. No. 800 Broadway. Herald Square
Charles Tankla & Co. Grand Rapids Mich; G. c.
Sergeant. notions. No. IS Widest. Cadillac.
We'll BROTHERS. New-orleans; Samuel Well clothing
Marlborough.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
FULTON KEEPS THE SEA.
Submarine Boat Stands SeUere
Test in High Wares.

New-Suffolk. Long Island. June 10.-If there
was ever any doubt about the seaworthiness Of
the Holland type CT submarine torpedo boat. II
WAS dispelled yesterday by the hne perform
ance of the Fulton in her sixty-rliie run from
Newport to New-Suffolk Long Island 1t was
accomplished in half a gale OF wind. and in a
sea that wellnight engulfed the little craft at
times and prevented even the most hardened
of the coastwise craft from venturing out The
Fulton left Newport at 7:40 o'clock yesterday
morning, and arrived at her dock in New-Suf-
folk at 4:10 p m. having made the run in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
COINAGE FOR PANAMA.
Joint Commission Meets IN Wash,
ington TO Consider 1T.

Washington, Jurs 1C.-By appointment the mert
bers OF the Joint Commission appointed by the gov
ernment OF the United States and that OF Panama
to arrive at an agreement respecting the adoption
OF a coinage system for the new State OF Panama
assembled here to-day and Immediately paid their
respects to Assistant Secretary LOOMS. Secretary
Hay being at the Cabinet meeting. and then 70
Secretary Taft az the War Department. who re-
NAMED at his desk for that purpose. Beside Ad-
uiral Walker, Minister Barrett Judge Magoon.
law officer OF the War Department; Colonel Ed
wards and Charles A. Conant. who represent the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
REDUCED RATES FOR MERCHANTS

The Merchants Association Of New-Yorx an
nounces that the merchants reduced rates TO this
city for the fall buying season have been granted
The usual special rate-a fare and one-thIrd for
the round trip-wil be operative from Central Pas
enzer Association territory from July 30 to August
g. inclusive. and August 20 to August o. inclusive.
with thirty day return limit. and from the Trunk
Line Association section from August 20 to August
81 inclusive and September to September :, in
elusive. with fifteen day return limit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
MISSIONARY RECRUITS KEPT BUSY

The recruits OF the Board Of Foreign Missions OF
the Presbyterian Church III the United states YES
tercay morning listened 20 addresses blythe Ray
a = seaounier. ". Henry Grant. Ellen c Parsons
eio ROBERT & Spcer. In the afternoon the now
mlss.onaries attended q reception given by Dr.
Ss.nsr .; srown and Robert =. Speer. To-day
OF city mission work under the yuiaence - fhe
Rev. II. Roswell Bates 'e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
FLOODS TAKE NINE LIVES,
Great Damage TO Crops in Indian
Territory and arkansas.

Ardmore Ind. T. June 10-The high water
has caused the death of nine persons in Indian
Territory. All the tributaries OF the Washta
out OF their banks, and cotton and other
crops have been destroyed. Railroad service is
seriously delayed by washouts.
Pine Bluff. Ark, June l0--The levee at Han
nsberry. twenty miles south OF here on the Ar
kansas River. broke to-day, and more than three
thousand acres of cotton land are under water.
All available men, including State conVicts, are
being pressed into service in an effort 10 repair
the break
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
RECEPTION FOR JOHN MITCHELL.
He Sails for Europe To-day to Study Labor
Conditions.

reception given last night for President
Mitchell OF the United Mine Workers at the Ash
land House by labor leaders and friends in the
anthracite mining district this city on the eve
Of his departure for Europe. He will sail on the
steamship st. Paul to-day. accompanied nv rr
Walter T. Weyl. Of Wilkesbarre. They will study
labor conditions in Germany. France and other
European countries. including the British Islands
and attend the International Mining Congress which
will be held in Paris ia August and which Mitch
eli is 4 delegate from the United Mine Workers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
NOT ABUSED. SAYS E. R. HOPKINS.

Edwin r. Hopkins. clerk Of the Westchester
County Board of Supervisors. who. after being
missing for two weeks. was found in Bellevue Hos
pital. denied yesterday that he abused and
kicked while in the hospital The story OF Mr.
Hopkinss alleged Ill treatment was told on Thurs
day by his brother, A Smith Hopkins, who Is a
member Of the Board OF Supervisors Yesterday
his relatives declared that Edwin X. Hopkins had
been in dazed condition since he returned from
Bellevue, and his wife asserted that, desgite mis-
denial. he did tell them that he was kicked in the
back by a nurse Bellevue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.

Albany. June iO.-The State Civil Service Com
mission announces general examinations be held
July 8. including the following positions: Archi-
tectUral draughtsman. bridge designer. bridge
draughtsman, kitchen keeper In State prisons
music teacher. page Photographic assistant In
pathological institute. physical instructor and
prison guard Applications for these examinations
gust be made on or before July 3. Fun particu-
lars or the examinations and blank applications
may be obtained by addressing the chief examiner
OF the commission Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
FIRST SHOT DEMoLIsHEs LARGE?

Portland Me-. June 10.-The annual target prac-
tice Of the 4sth Coast Artillery at Fort Williams
to-day was postponed because Of accurate marks
manship on the FIRST shot. which demolished q
target placed at 5000 yards. The shot was from a
lc-inch gun. 1t had been arranged try five shots
each from the 10 and u inch guns. and to test
the 6,nch rapid fire gun. Another target will be
placed tomorrow. ~ 20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
SWIMMER SAVES HORSES,
Striking Fireman Pilots Them to
Shore after Cutting Harness.

One Of 2 team OF horses belonging to the Wits
Lead Company. while standing on Pier 2 East
River. became restless. and plunged about until
both fell into ths water. William Leonard. one OF
the striking Ward Line hremen. Jumped overheard
clothes and all. and swan to one OF the horses,
which was caught in the harness in such a way
that his head was under water Leonard cut the
harness and swan to the shore. pulling the horse
by the bride. Then Leonard swan back 10 tina
other morse, cut his harness. and again swan 10
the shore. leading the second horse by the brdls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
a MANUAL OF POLITICAL EAcrs

Colonel Reuben l. FOX, secretary. and Luther 3.
Little. clerk of the Republican State Committee
have Just Issued manual OF rwenty-sx pages fun
of variable political information coaciselv put II a,
81 especial utility 20 Republicans of he Fnor,srs
sue a. nucn OF the data Is OF a kind hard ~
fairG 49, Nsa'e ORGANIZATION az
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
l. PREFERRED STOCK REDUCED

The Rock Island company has reduced its pre-
ferred stock from $511So 200 TO SIS $4,000 and has
requested the Stock Exchange to strike the 81 800
cO stock called in from the list. The stock re-
turned the treasury represents part OF the price
paid to the Southern Pacific for half interest in
The Texas lines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
TORONTO HoNoRs PREsIDgNr HARPER

OF Chicago University. delivered an address at To-
rorto University this afternoon. The degree OF
LIZ ID. was conferred ON him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11
AUSTRIAN JEWS TO ORGANIZE

a convention OF representatives OF societies com,
posed OF Austrian Jews VIII be held IN this civ TO
morrow 20 organize central federation OF All ,he
Austran-Jewish societies in this country Deleraes
from three hundred societies expected 70 Attend
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-11

Regiment played a game OF baseball this afternoon
with similar team from the cavalry. The cavalry
won. 10 :. The only military visitor cf note was
Adlutant Foley. OF the eeth Regiment