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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
GRAIN SEES TENEMENTS.
Commissioner Finds Some Bad Con-
ditiOnS on East Side.

commissioner Thomas c. T. Grain, of the Tene-
Heht House Department, yesterday visited. with
one or his inspectors. some Of the worst houses
receiving the attention of his department and one
VI the better tenements in the lower East Side
district.
BEFORE leaving his office Commissioner Grain told
the reporters he had devoted himself since taking
ms ONCE to becoming acquainted with the various
employees of the department at the Irving Place
onlces. and that it was his intention to get into
close personal touch with the entire force under his
jurisdiction. He explained in a wait for carriages
especially ordered for the occasion that he had
dispensed with the one carriage regularly employed
Oy the department when he into Office, as he
preferred to utilize the cars
"neh the carriages came the party was driven
10 No. al East Broadway and was conducted
through the building from cellar to roof The
closets which We're indescrbably filthy will at once
De ordered by the department to be overhauled by
tAe owner Many of them were broken, and still
others were choked with all sorts of filth. The
uilns in the halls was broken and in the cellars
the passages Uttered with rubbish. Commits
sloner Grain said the department would not rest
until the requirements of the law had been faith
fully met
The party was then taken TO the first of three
rear tenements, at No. II Forsyth-st where the
haIIs ard stairways were so dark that lights were
necessary to find the way. The stair rail was
broken at one of the lower landings, and the
porters We're cautioned against its dangerous char
entered on upper floor was so foul that every
Dody was glad when the short inspection ended
uhu the none too sweet air of FoTsyth-st. could
again be breathed. An old man, who seemed to be
Dlhung book was not less interested in the visit
than the reporters
The party then driven to Nos 1s and IS
39lleh-St. where marked contrast with the build
| ings previously visited found The double
| tenement consisted Of four room apartments, all
with openings into the air, and the Commits
sioneT commented approvinSly on the comparative
cleanliness of the place.
| ca visit to No % Renwick-st.. the lower West
| Side, where eight families live in a horribly
| cramped and wretched single tenement, three
stories high, followed. The walls were broken and
| the plaster was off in many places. The condition.
or two families in the lower part particularly
| Wretched. The backyard reeIed with frozen filth
! OF various kinds, and the Commissioner said the
pace was one OF the the department had
under consideration. He said orders for thorough
oVerhituling by the owner had been given The
commissioner announced that this visit completed
ms tour for the day. and that he had been assured
! by the inspector that examples OF the best and
| worst In the crowded lower part Of the city had
been
| The Commissioner said fire escapes were receiv.
ing the special attention OF the department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
SUPREME COURT BUSINESS.
Recess for Three Weeks To Be Taken Next
Monday-Beavers Cases Advanced.

Washington. Jan. 25.-Chief Justice Fuller
nounced to-day that next Monday the United
States Supreme Court would take q for three
weeks.
The court advanced the hearing Of the habeas
corpus cases Of George w. Beavers and Maurice
Runkle indicted for conspiracy In connection with
the Postofice Department investigation. assigning
them for March T. after other already assigned
for that date. The three cases Of Houghton. the
Bates and Guild company and Smith against the
Postmaster General all involving decisions on
second class mail matter. also were set for
March Z
The court affirmed the decision Of the United
States District Court for the Southern District or
New-York in the case Of CheSebrOUgh against the
fnted States. The action brought TO test the
constitutiOnality of the provision of the War Rev
enue act of 1888 which required revenue stamps on
deeds conveying real estate. The opinion
handed down by Chief Justice Fuller. and
based on the ground that, the payment OF the
tax had been voluntary and without protest at the
time. there could be recovery. The question OF
constitutiOnality not discussed.
4 petition for writ OF certiOTari filed In the
case of Samuel L Kent against J. EDWARD Addicks
involving the right of Kent. under contract from
Addcks. TO manufacture and sell acetylene gas in
Massachusetts,. The petition is filed in behalf Of
Addicks who asks for review OF the decision OF
the Circuit Court Of Appeals for the lid Circuit.
where the decision waS adverse to Add4eks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
PREPARING TO WELCOME TAFT.
Why Secretary Root Chose Him for Govern
or of the Philippines.

Washington Jan. appropriations are making
at the War Department for the transfer OF the
Secretarvship from Secretary Root to Secretary
Taft The new Secretary will receive hearty
welcome at the department. where he is expected
IN arrive on wednesday afternoon. Secretary Root
has issued cards for large reception on Friday
evening in honor Of his successor. Tho Thursday
evening preceding Senator Alger win give a re-
cepion in honor Of the retiring Secretary, at which
Governor Taft will be present.
The fact has developed that Secretary Root him
self originally selected Governor Taft for the i'm
nortant post Of Governor OF the Philippines. and
the reasons for tho choice are interesting. Mr.
Vanderbilt had purchased the big steam yacht
Conuueror abroad. and when the vessel came to
Nev-York the customs officers sought to impose a
heavy duty on her as an imported article. MT
Vanderbilt retained Mr. Root TO defend the case
The present Secretary and Mr.. Taft then Solicitor
General. met in the United States supreme Court,
where Mr. Root his case. But the argument
ton and when Secretary Root looked about for a
man for the delicate and difficult post Of Governor
Of the Philippines he chose Mr. Taft -
showing the tenacity of his opinion, II is said
that Of the first acts of the new Governor on
taking his place at Manila was TO Incorporate IN
the navigation laws for the Islands provision
used by the preceding Spanish government based
on the principle In the contention for which ne
had been defeated by Secretary Root. The latter
also is tenacious. for he Immediately struck the
proposed law out of tho Philippine code.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
FORMER MORMON BISHOP APPOINTED.
President Makes H. Smith WOOlley Assayer
at Boise City.

Washington Jan. 25-On the recommendation OF
Senator Hepburn. Of Idaho. the President to-day
appointed H Smith Woolley. former bishop OF
the Mormon Church. to be Assayer of the Mint at
Boise City. At a conference at the White House
to-day, at which the President. Secretary Shaw
and Senator Hepburn present, the matter was
settled Charges made against Wooley by two
Boise City editors were Investigated by a comInls-
sion from the Treasury Department, and the com
misson's findings were placed before the president
No recommendations were made by the commits
sion. but it is said. the charges were practically
sustained. A semi-official announcement was made
that Woolley would not be Teapponted, but after
careful consideration. the President decided 10 make
the appointment, and informed Senator Hepburn
to-day The President held that It seemed evident
that the charges made against Woolley duo
to political bias.
Woolley appointed 10 the assayership last
fall but failed Of confirmation at the extra session
OF Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
THOMPSON GOES OUT.
Isaac Il. Hopper Made Superintend-
emit of BUILDINGS.

Isaac A. Hopper Democratic leader in the
XXXIst Assembly District. a contractor and build
er. was appointed Superintendent Of Buildings. at
a salary OF 5000 n year. by Borough President
Ahearn yesterday He takes the place Of Superin-
tendent Henry S. Thompson. who has been holding
from the Low administration.
Mt Hopper relinquishes the presidency OF and all
OF his holdings in the Isaac A. Hopper & Sons Con-
tracing Company and all other interests which
have direct indirect dealings with the city,
The charter made this imperative. He will devote
all OF his time 10 his duties. Mr.. HoDpeTs
firm Is now building the power house for the sub
way. the foundations for the Custom House and
several big office buildings. He built the Third-ave
bridge, the Hotel Marie Antoinette and other
structures. His activities as a builder have ex-
tended oil over the United States.
His friends say that he did not ask for the ap-
pointment. and that only after the leaders OF the
Tammany organization brought pressure 20 bear
They also say that the appointment settles the
doubt that certain OF his political enemies have
raised as his standing in the Tammany organ
ization. For several years he has been fought in
his district BY Peter +. Meyer Richard Croker .
partner IN the real estate business and other en-
terprises, and Justice Charles Weldo
1T Is a case OF the office seeking the man." said
President Ahearn- Mr.. Hopper Il 70 be a pledge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
sMITHS0N's BODY LANDED.
Taken to the Smithsonian Institution,
Where Eulogy Is Delivered.

washington jan 25-Tho coffin containing the
tody of James 6mithson. the founder OF the Smith
sonian Institution who died years ago in Genoa,
italy was removed from the dispatch boat Dolphin
to-day and borne to the Smithsonian Institution
Building where IL will remain until Congress au-
thorizes its final burial in the grounds Of the in
stitution The party that witnessed the transfer
included Acting Secretary LOOMS, as the personal
representative of President Roosevelt; Sir Henry
Mortimer Durand. the British Ambassador; Sen
ators Cockrell Frye and O. H. Plat; Representa-
lives Hit, Adams and Dinsmore; j. b. Angel, Of
MichiRan; J. i. Henderson, Of this city; Professor
s. = Langley secretary OF the Smithsonian In
stitution and Dr. Alexander Graham Bell The
oofin was draped in the American and British
flags AS it was lowered from the Dolphin to the
cafsson the United States Marine Band played
:sNeaTer. Nv God to Thee" Troop F. 18th Cav
arv served as escort. At the institution the body
was Formally received and the Rev. DR.. r. II.
McKim Of this city. delivered a eulogy OF Smith
son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
THE MACHEN TRIAL.
Case for the Government Likely to
Close TO-day.

Washington. Jan. 25.-The trial OF August W.
Machen the Croft brothers and DR.. and Mrs.
George z. Lorenz. indicted for conspiracy TO de-
fraud the government IN connection with the sale
Of letter box fasteners. entered its third week
to-day Il is expected that the government will
close its case tomorrow. To-day's testimony re-
lated almost entirely to the Identification Of
Machens signature and initials on certain letters
and papers covering Grof fastener transactions
Toward the close Of the afternoon session the gov
eminent put the stand Inspector Emmons Rolf
win view 70 giving testimony Affecting declara-
non made before him by Diller B. Croft before his
arrest, IN which Croft said that the Croft brothers
ola not know the LOrenzes, and had no dealings
VITA them long argument over the admissi-
ollty OF the document followed, and had not ended
Nnen court adjourned until tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
HOUSE PASSES ARMY BILL.
Provision for Military Secretaryship Strick-
en- Out on Point of Order.

Washington. Jan. 25-The House to-day passed
the Army Appropriation bill. carrying approximate
ly s76.OOO0O, after adopting a number Of amend
ments.
The provision for the consolidation Of the adju-
tant generals department and the record and PEN
sion office OF the War Department into bureau. to
be known the Military Secretary's Office, was
stricken from the bill point OF order raised by
Mr.. Grosvenor. of Ohio. 1t will be offered as
separate measure.
The item of 100000 for the construction Of an
army general hospital at Washington also went
out on point Of order did the paragraph pro-
viding for the construction Of a submarine cable
from Sitka to Fort Iiscum.
resolution calling on the Secretary of State for
information to the number OF carriages main
tanned by the government Tor the State Department
was adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
BANK CLOSES; CLAIMS WILL BE PAID

West Chester, Penn, Jan. 25-The private bank
Of Z D. Haines < Co.. of this place. closed its
doors to-day. and application to the court John
j. Gheen was appointed receiver. This action
precipitated by the death last Thursday OF
Joseph T. Murtagh the last remaining active part
ner. Upward of 100000 is said be deposit. II
is thought that all claims Will be settled in full
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
CITIZENS BATTLE WITH BURGLARS.
Several Shots Exchanged at ROwley, Mass.
-Intruders Escape.

Rowley Mass. Jan. 25-Ciuzens awakened by
the sound Of an explosion caused by two burglars
who were at work the postofiice safe. inter
rupted the robbers at their work early to-day. but
the latter escaped after running battle in the
street.
The burglars used revolvers and one Of the
residents a double barrelled shotgun but appar-
entity no one was hurt. In his flight one OF the
robbers dropped a gold watch. The men had blown
off the outer door OF the postoflce SAFE but had
secured nothing when they took flight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
BURTON TO WAIVE PRIVILEGES.
Inc Senator Goes to St. Louis to Meet
Charges Against Him.

"aSlahgton. Jan. Ex-senator Burton, Of Kansas
against whom federal grand iurv on Saturday
.eluihed an Indictment on charges Of accepting a
Oi.De rom me Haalto Grain Company has indi-
clea 70 his friends his intention Of waving all his
t saZ as a United States Senator and accepting
Iouis las, 80 use al once. He started for St
foTcs ,t li,snl expressing his determination 10
-o-oe &c matter 70 an immedata issue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
NO sEvENTY-FIvE-CENT GAS
Judge GrOsscup Decides That Chicago Cam
not Regulate Price.

Chicago. jan 5.-Judgs GrOsscup. In the United
States District Court. to-day decided against ths
city OF Chicago IN the 75-cent gas cases. He de-
cIared that the State did delegate to the city
the power to regulate the price OF gas The de-
cisiOn was the outcome OF suits brought By stock
holders in the Peoples Gas Light and Coke Com
pany and the Northwestern Coal and Coke Com
pany, asking Tor tnjunctiOns restraining the city
rom reducing the price OF gas to IS cents. Both
tn5gncttons were granted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
BERLIN FIRE CURTAIN STUCK.
Emperor William in the Audience-Some
Excitement at Royal Theatre.

Berlin, Jan. 25-The iron fire curtain refused to
work at the Royal Theatre yesterday when an at
tempt was made 70 lower il between acts.
required by the new rule adopted since the burn
ing OF the Iroquois Theatre at Chicago. Emperor
William was among those present. and made in
uuiries as TO the of the curtain failing 20
work The audience somewhat excited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
CHURCHES VOTE AcAINer eMoor

Seiiinsham. Wash. Jan. 25-In every one OF
churches IN this city resolutions have
r. s1sseo GAZING on Senators Ankeny and Eos
'er OF this State 10 cast their vote q, che sapsta
szslnst The seating Of Reed snoot. Of Utah.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26

TO the public that to carry out prom
ises to give this city as good administration as
can be given"
Ex-ShertR Thomas J. Dunn applicant for
the place and felt confident that he would got It
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26

CURES COLDS IN GREAT BRITAIN
LAXATIVE BROAlO oUINIGE- get the genuine. call
the full Is csntAl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-26
CURES COLDS IN FRANCE

LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE. To get the gsnuina. call
nSr the full name. % esntA
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16

Mrs Susannah Birch, wife Of Fred
Birch Of this place, died yesterday morn.
Ing about 4 o'clock, from dropsy, from
which disease she has been a sufferer Tor
over twelve yeArs. Everything possible
was done TO relieve her pain, but all
human efforts TO check the disease were
In vain, and Il finally sapped her lie
away. Her death was expected, but not
20 soon.
Mrs Birch was known to nearly ev-
erybody in this end Of the county, and
all who had made her acquaintance
learned to love her. She was very
quiet woman, devoted TO her family and
friends. She leaves husband, FIVE
children and host Of friends 10 mourn
her loss, 10 whom the sympathy Of the
community IL extended.
Mrs. Birch was horn In Englaud IS
Year, ago the day che died. shecapie
TO this country when girl and made nor
home In Coalville 10 the time Of her
death.
The funeral over the remains OF both
dead will be held from the Stake Taber-
nGeie Sunday afternoon at O'Clock.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16
Revolution Imminent.

A sure sign Of approaching revolt and
serious trouble In your system is ner-
yousness sleeplessness, or stomach up
sets Electric Bitiers will quickly dis
member the troublesome causes. Il
never fails 70 tone the stomach, regulate
the Kidneys aud Bowels, stimulate the
Liver, and clarity the blood, Run down
systems benefit particularly and al the
usual attending aches vanish aud under
II searching aud thorough effect iyeness.
Electric Bitters 10 only SOC, and that IL
returned II II don't give perfect salts
faction. Guarapteed by John Boyden &
Son Druggists.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16
MISSIONARY APPOINTMENTS.

The following home missionary appoint
ments have been made by the stake
presidency for next sunday, Dec. ls'h
East Coalyille-w. II. Branch, T. J..
Allen.
Kamas-Levi Pearson, Marion Frazier
Jr
oakley-John X. Lemon, NJ. o.
sanderson,
Up,on-James b. Rhead, George W,
Young.
PaIley's Park-George Smith. W. E..
Potts.
Franeis-silas NJ. Pack, P. J. Sanders.
Grass Creek-Robert Walker, Edmund
Rees.
Rockport-Enoeh Brown, Robert Nc
Michael.
Coalviue-F.H. Wright, James H..
Judd,
Heneiar-Iohn c. Paskett.
Hoytsville- Amos ssTgen', NJ. w.
Taylor.
Park City-william Archibald.
Woodland Thomas A. White, Duncan
Merchant
Echo-wnlian Carruth, J, y. Rees,
PeOa-Nlarion Frazier, Thomas sey-
mour.
wanship-Edward Rheims, George D..
CaatO.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16
TWO DEATHS THIS WEEK.
Thomas GilChTiSt and Mrs. Fred Birch
Pass 10 Their Final Rest

Wednesday uirhtar1ut ,n.y'..k death
ended the suiIenuss of Iuomt- Gl-
christ. The cause OF bic death was
miners consumption and during the
past few years he has been great .ui-
iercr, having been confined 90 UIs bed
Tor the rasttNo months. Deceased uas
but in the prime Of life, being 10 yslrs
Of age last March. he had been a strong
robust man until afflicted with the
dreaded disease. During bic lusi illness
it was known that be could not recover.
and while bic untimciy death was se-
we're shock TO his wife and amily, bic
suffering he cndedanl De has gone where
pam aud sorrow BE- nl more.
Mr. Gilchust was well known Boo tlis
county, having lived here the greater
part Of bic Iiic. He Wa. born 10 Scott
land aud came TO this country when but
q boy. lie has been hard working
man, being engaged until a few months
ago In the mines. About eight years ago
he tilled a mission 60 Great Britain. lie
vac true Latierday Saint, Kind aud
loving father and husband, good hon
est man, and was highly respected by
all Of iis acquaintance. His death Is a
lad blow TO the family, and the sym.
patty Of the whole people l. extended to
them Ia their afiliction. A wife and Eve
children, the youngest but few weeks
old, survive him, also brother and
si.tet.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16

"some weeks ago during the severe
winter weather both my wife and my
.eli contracted severe colds which
speedily developed into the worst kind
OF la grippe with oil Ne miserable
symptoms, Gays Mr.. :. Egleston Of
Maple Landing, Iowa. Knees and
joint. aching, muscles sore head stopp-
ed up, eyes and nose running, with
alternate spells OF chills aud fever. We
began using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, aiding the same with dose Of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets, and by lie liberal use soon COM
pletely shocked out the grip" These
Tablets promote healthy action Of the
bowels, liver and kidneys which is always
beneficial when the system IL congeSted
by a cold or attack Of the grip, For
ale by John BoydeR 4 Son.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16

An item Of great interest to the public
this week was the selecting Of the new
line Of furniture for the now court house,
costing In the neighborhooi Of $500.
The county commissioners and Attorney
ca. Calls considered several PROPOSE
tions from d .tfyrent furniture companies,
ana after a visit 10 Salt Lake City, the
contract was awarded 10 the summit
Implement & Furniture Co.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16
Frightened Horse.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
rences. II behooves every body 10 have a
reliable salye handy and there's none as
Burklen'- Arnica salye. Burns, Cuu,
Sores, Eczema and Piles, disappear
quickly under is soothing effect. 2j' az
John Boyden & Son Drug Store.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16
Wanted

MEN AND WOMEN in this county
10 adjoining territories, TO represent and
advertise an old established house Of solid
financial standing. Salary 10 men S2l
weekly, TO women Sl2 10 tlS weekly
with expenses advanced each Monday
by check direct from headquarters.
tlorFe and buggy iurnised when Leces.
.ary position permanent. Address,
Blew Bros. K Co., Dept. A, Monon Bldg
Chicago, lll.-l0-l4.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16

The Stake amusement committee have
issued Invitations to a farewell reception
In honor Of +. II. Wright and family, TO
he held at the Opera House next Mon
day evening. Mr. Wright and family
will move 10 Ogden the FIRST Of the year
20 make their home.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16

Word was received here Tuesday night
that Miss Lizzie Thomns Of Kamas Wa
dangerously ~ from an attack Of
quinsey. and that she was no, expected
to live. message from KamAs wednes
day morning stated that the disease had
bten checked aud the young lady vas out
OF danger. Her many friends hope for
her speedy recovery.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16

Ward Cholrlster Beard l. preparing a
special musical program to be given on
Christmas day by tue choir Special
services will also be held that day, the
subjects TO be handled by the speakers
being on the life Of Joseph smith, and
Christmas.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16

John Boyden & Son are giving a
ticket with every each purchase amoun,-
ing to one dollar, which entities the
holder to q chance on u fine hand paint
ed fish set, which will be given away
New Years eve.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16

Mrs. W. L. Hansen returned TUESDAY
from a business trip 10 salt Lake, where
she selected choice line OF holiday
goods for the summit Implement x
FuTnitureCo
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16

Ed stropness, manager Of the Park
City branch Of Studebaker Bros., was
down here on business last Friday and
Saturday. lie was accompanied by
Auditor Stevenson Of Salt Lake who
checked up the business here,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1904-12-16

Money to Loan on Real Estate. Terms
easy. Optional. payably yearly or At
maturity Of note. Apply to- r. II.
Welsh, Morgan.