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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
THE AFRICAN FREIGHT WAR ENDS.
The Houston Lines Enter the Combination
Cargoes for All.

Since June, 1902 there has been a rate war be-
tween the steamship lines plying between New
York and Africa, and Liverpool and Africa This
ended yesterday. The agreement will mean
saving Of thousands OF dollars to the competing
lines. Since the fight has been on both sides have
lost about 5000 900.
There five lines out OF New-York for African
ports. The Hanso. Union-Clan and American and
African opposed to the Houston and Prince
lines. The first three lines had practically mo-
nopoly OF the African trade up 20 the summer q
1902, when the Prince and Houston lines extended
Their service which previously had been confined
10 South American ports TO the African trade.
The three first established lines had n rate agree
When the new lines entered into competition with
them, the "combinatior offered those shippers who
their goods exclusively bv their lines n re-
bate Of 10 per cent. The new lines would not an
nounce their rates, but said that they would mako
price with any shipper that offered his goods for
shipment. The competition became keen.
Yesterday II was announced that compromise
had been effected by r. p. Houston & Co, owners
Of the Houston lines. entering the coordination.
Nothing is known in tho local Offices OF the details
Of the agreement.
John c. Seager. OF the Prince Line. in comment
Ing on the settlement, said: We Just tired
and when people get tired OF fighting, they quit
We could have kept UP our end all right, but we
were all OF ready to call quits. After the first
of the month shall increase our service
Freighs are low. but still there is plenty OF bust
ness for US ALL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
TO GUST BRYAN AS EXECUTOR
No Decision in Hearing at New-Haven-
Wasting Funds, Says Widow.

Haven. Conn, Jan. 12.--After a hearing on
application for the removal OF William J. Bryan
executor OF the will Of Philo S. Bennett held in
the Probate Court to-day. decision was reserved
Mr.. Bryan was not present having left here for
Washington last night after the dinner given in
his honor by New-Haven Democrats Tho applca-
ton for his removal is brought by Mrs Grace
cpal grounds alleged being that Mr.. Bryan is a
contestant OF the WILL and therefore untitled TO act
executor, and that IN appealing from a decision
of the Probate Court regarding the sealed letter
mentioned in the will he is making expense for the
estate and wasting its funds The sealed letter re-
ferred to was one giving $4,000 to Mr. Bryan and
family, and this letter not admitted by tho
court part OF the will
Counsel for Mr.. Bryan denied that the latter's
position antagonistc to the interests OF the
estate OF that he was attempting to charge against
the estate the expense Of prosecuting the appeal
Should the letter which this court denied TO be
part of the will be admitted such appeal, the
position of this court would be peculiar" said Mr.
Hewitt, IF meanwhile Mr.. Bryan Is removed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
WAR AGAINST PNEUMONIA
Advisory Board appoints Com
mittee to Consider 1t.

After a special meeting of the advisory board to
the Health Commissioner last evening. q COM
nittee of four physicians appointed 70 forrnu-
late measures to check the epidemic of pneumonia
which is raging. There is grave danger. the board
decided. from the overheating and non-heating of
cars. the manner OF cleaning public buildings. but
chiefly from the non-enforcement OF the city ordi-
nances against splitting the sidewalk and in
buildings The committee. Drs. A. A. Smith, John
w. Brannan. T. Mitchell Prudden and Herman
M. Biggs. win report at the next meeting of the
board on Wednesday
The number OF deaths from pneumonia IN the
last two months has been far greater than at the
tina OF pneumonia's greatest prevalence IN other
years. DR.. Bigss, medical director OF the Health
Department, has been making investigation OF
DR.. Biggs declared that there was raging an cpl
denio of influenza, which accounted for much Of
the pneumonia
The violations OF the city ordinance against
splitting the sidewalks fragrant. the ply
stefan declared The committee will urge its strict
enforcement and the cleaning OF public buildings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
DEFECT IN CIRCUITS BILL.
Principals Under 1t Could Still
Retain ROYALTIES.

A prominent official of the Board OF Education
yesterday pointed out defect in the wording OF
Mr. CIRCUITS bill on the subject of the use OF text
books Mr. Grout follows the wording OF secuon
0sS of the charter, requiring school officers 10
turn over textbook royalties to the city.
In the case OF Steinson against the Board or ECU
cation in 1901 the court decided that the plaintlt.
who was a school teacher. was not an officer Dut
an employee - ~,
whalen. who was then Corporation C3unsei, N
commenting on the decision that q principal OF
a pubic school is not officer OF the corporation
According to this opinion OF Mr.. Whaleu ana the
decision OF the court teachers and principals can
continue furnishing textbooks 10 the city schools
vi Mr. GrOut succeeds with his Dill, or not
II the Controller succeeds. Mr.. Maxwell and Mr.
Walsh associate superintendent. will suffer chlery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
GOOD TIME IN HIGH SEAS.
Consul General Evans One of the Passengers
on the Deutschland.

With head seas and gales throughout the voyage
the Deutschland, when she arrived yesterday in
port. finished unusually fast winter passage
She made the voyage in days. % hours and %
minutes, maintaining an average speed Of 21.25
knots during the trip. Captain Kempff commodore
OF the Hamburg american fleet. finished his first
voyage commander OF the Deutschland. He
formerly in command of the Auguste Victoria.
Before the steamer reached Quarantine testi-
monial was presented to him by the passengers in
recognition OF his work in bringing in the Deutsch
land on schedule time, despite the weather Other
big liners have been from twenty-four TO thirty
six hours late.
On board were Consul General and Mrs. II. Clay
Evans, young Richard S. Croker, who at
Quarantine by his brother. Frank II. Croker; Mrs
Potter Palmer Count Conrad Won Hochberg and
Mrs. A. St Gaudens.
Consul General Evans is on leave Of absence
from London and went to his home in Chatta-
nooga, with his wife and his daughter. Miss Anita
Evans
Young Croker said that his father had accom-
panied him far Southampton. and,
he knew, the old Tammany leader had no inten-
ton Of returning 10 NewYork. A passenger who
present when Richard Croker took leave of his
at Southampton said that he had asked Croker
why he did not accompany his TO New-York
Croker replied: Il well satisfied to stay in Eng
land and keep out Of politics This life suits
TO a IT,
Mrs. Potter Palmer, who has been seriously Ill in
Paris, refused TO talk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
NEGRO PYTHIANS CLASH.
Supreme Deputy Says the Sisters
Stole "Praphenellia.

Manic James colored. living at No 2i5 West
Thirtieth-st.. summoned to Jefferson Market
Court yesterday by George C. Washington. also
colored. OF No. 55i Seyenth-ave. Washington Is
the supreme deputy OF the colorsd Knights Of
Pythias OF the State Of New-York. he said. and he
explained the magistrate that Miss James. with
others had been expelled from the Pythians'
branch lodge known the Patience Court Of
Calanthe. because they removed from the society
rooms certain paraphernalia of the Patience Court
Magistrate Crane had received IN his morning
mail letter from Washington. which read in part
follows:
Qatence) and since they have been set apart
portion OF the members have became rebeliious.
tehy would neither obey the constitution OF the
OF hts Official duties; and after giving them fair
warning for more than Seventh months AMI they
still precssed In their rebellious action they
there and then stole the moneys, Books. and all
the paraphernaila thus depriving the good men,
me your servant the Deputy to bring the matter
before your highness.
Speaking OF Miss James. Washington declared
IN court
The Supreme Court ordered me to suspend her.
and l did the Supreme Court said You see
in odd Fellows Temple. in Twenty-third-st- when
as | said, some OF the members rebelled. And she
done done, stole the paTaphe99ellia An another thing
and she dispelled January II, 1904
Why, Judge" Miss James said. sir Washington
responding and financial treasurer. Now as treas
urer, amt expected to pay dues"
Magistrate Crane finally said: 1T want you TO
mony, and want you to take vote which win
wipe out all the harsh feelings and unkind words
all OF you in court. and I want you 20 tell me
what happened at the meeting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
STEEL TO EMPLOYEES At s5s
Ertra DiUidend of s. a Year IA
Terms Are LiUed Up To.

The United States Steel Corporation has extend.s
it's profit sharing plan and invites subscriptions To-
the preferred stock from employees at SIS a snar.
instead Of the original price OF So so The fol-
lowing statement made yesterday by the treas
urer. Richard Trimble:
THE plan adopted December 81. 1902 IS sim In
force. and employees subscribing for thu second
year the basis Of the first year. except that the
price fixed for the second year is s55 a share"
Another prominent official Of the company sait
that the privilege OF subscribing 70 the stock was
not confined to the men who subscribed last year.
but that 1t would be open to all employees OF ths
corporation
When the plan went into operation year ago
the price at which subscriptions made was
So SO. About twenty-eight thousand employees then
subscribed for forty thousand shares. Steel pre-
ferred closed yesterday at $685. BY taking stock
the level, $50 share to the arno.nc
last year, employees would be enabled TO average
down their holdings to $50 70 share. 1t Is under-
stood from Mr.. Trimbe'S statement that the guar
of last yea that the steel corporation viii
buy back the stock at the end OF five years. il de-
sired at the price paid for IL by the men. is sll
IN force. as well as the arrangement under which
an extra dividend OF S. a year will be paid each
share purchased, provided the purchasing employa
observes the conditions attaching to that offer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
RESPONSIBILITY OF DIRECTORS.

Judge Wallace. in the United States Circuit Court
gave decision yesterday In the suit Of James Ras-
covar. as surviving partner OF the firm OF AIbars
Frank & Co. (Which since the transaction IN Ntiga-
ton took place has been succeeded by corpora-
ton OF the same nams) against the American Linz
seed OIL Company In May. 1901. that corporation
by 3 unanimous vote OF its board OF directors In
structed Albert Frank & Co. to place ADVERTISE
ment In a large number OF newspapers, setting
forth the terms OF proposed merger OF the Anaer-
can Linseed on Company with the Union Lead and
OH Company. and recommending the proposed mer-
gsr to all OF the stockholders OF the company Tia
proposed merger fell through. and shortly there-
after the management Of the company changed
hands. The management refused to pay tina
bill OF Frank s. Co the ground that the drec,
tors exceeded their powers In authorizing the
penditure OF the money OF the corporation IN
nouncing the proposed merger. The case taken
into court on agreed statement OF facts. Tia
only point at issue was whether the directors
entitled TO or had the power 70 expend the COM
pany money for the purpose set forth IN the adj
vertisemenL Judge Wallace decided that they had
NOT, on the ground that the stockholders. and not
the corporation, would be benefited by the TRANSACT
ton. II any benefits should accrue from It. Tha
logical inference from the decision is that the dec
tors who instructed Frank & Co. to place the adj
verusement should be held responsible for the ins
debtedness Incurred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
ELECT OFFICERS
Bar association to Consider Arbitra-
ton Nth England.

At the annual meeting OF the Association or the
Bar OF the City OF NewYork held last night at the
house OF the association. in West Forty-fourth-st..
tho following officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
President EIlhu Root Independents. julien Davies
Charles e Miller, David Il. Ogden Horace Russell and
Albert stickney; recording secretary sias b. Bownsl;
corresponding secretary Charles w Gould treasurer
Sidney Smith.
The committee grievances reported that sixty
FIVE cases of charges against attorneys had been
brought before the committee. OF which six con-
cerned members Of the association. Recomme nda-
tons were made that disbarment proceedings
should be instituted In six cases which bave either
been dealt with by the Appellate Division OF the
Supreme Court now pending.
A communication received from Thomas
Barclay fOrmereIy the president OF the British
Chamber OF Commerce in Paris. regarding the
question of negotiating treaty OF arbitration be-
tween the United States and the United Kingdom.
A committee appointed TO consider this was as
follows: William G.. Choate. Cephas Brainerd,
James r Solely. Severe Msllet-Preyost and Albert
Siickney.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
SINKS UNDER FULL SATT,
Mystery tn Schooner's Founderins-
No Cleo of Creu.

New-Haven, Conn, jan IA
schooner Of about three hundred tons b,,rs~1
is resting at the bottom OF the Soun6 -
three miles OF Welchs Point near Arlfo.s
The questions of what caused her to go 70 81
bottom and of what became of her craw g.
shrouded IN mystery. There are several -.
culiarities in connection with the spnt.u
schooner. She is perfectly upright in the wa,s-
headed east. and all sails set and in perf.c,
condition She carries a matnsan roresafl t,v
topsails and three jibs.
The schooner was discovered this uornine hr
Captain Hughes. Of the steamer William NJ
Merwin. but nothing was known OF the accidep-
until the Merwin returned to her pier to-ntgbt
The schooner, according to Captain Hughes
lies in forty feet OF water three miles Off
WEIGHS Point. or five miles southwest by wes.
Of the New-Haven Light
1t is believed by Captain Hughes that N.
schooner heavily loaded and was struck nv
floating ice. which quickly sent her to the bot
TOM He believes, however, that the crew n1us-
have escaped. Both masts project out OF IN.
water several feet, and IL the had nor
had an opportunity TO leave the schooner thew
could have saved themselves from drowning by
climbing into the rigging. So far as can bs
learned by diligent inquiry along the shore
the crew did not land in the vicinity OF this
place. and it is supposed that It was picked
up by passing vessel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
NEW MUNICIPAL COURT.
Bill of Senator Burton ProUides One
for Brooklyn.
IBy TELEGRAPH TO THE 1R1BUSE.l

Albany, Jan 12-In view of the trouble that
attended the establishment of the new Twelfth
Municipal District in Manhattan, considerable
interest attaches TO the project TO increase
the municipal court districts in Brooklyn from
five TO six. This proposition is embodied in a
bill introduced by Senator Burton, and provides
that the new district shall include the Ninth,
Tenth, Twelfth and Twenty-second wards, thus
taking the Tenth and Twelfth wards from the
present First Dictrict, the Ninth Ward from the
present Second District and the Twenty-second
from the present Fifth District
The Burton bill provides for the election Of a
new Justice at the regular election in 1900 and
the appointment by the Mayor OF New-York Of
a justice to serve until January /, 1906 In au-
thoriZing new court the measure provides that
the land at Slxteenth-st. and Fifth-aVe. in the
Borough of Brooklyn, which now belongs to the
city, may be used for this purpose. The bill
further provides that the temporary Justice ap-
pointed by the Mayor shall appoint clerks. whose
term shall not exceed his Own, clearly revealing
the purpose of the author Of the measure 10
avoid the Manhattan mix-up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
THINKS PARKER THE MAN
III. ". LittIeton Thinks He WaU Be
Named by Convention.
GORMAN HURT BY PANAMA STAND.

Borough President Martin w. Littleton Of
Brooklyn SAYS that the Democratic National
Convention probably will nominate Chief Judge
Parker Of the Court of Appeals for President
'I don't say that I am IN favor Of Judge
Parker, but 1t seems to me that things are go
ing his way" said Mr. Littleton. Il was all
through the South just following election, and
took considerable pains to find the drift of senti-
ment among Democrats. There were two names
frequently heard-Parker and German. In ordl-
nary circumstances Senator German ought to
rule as the favorite candidate in the Southern
States but from what 1 heard on my trip and
from what has come TO since think That
Parker leads him by large margin. 1t strikes
me that Senator German has made a fatal mis-
take in opposing the Panama Canal question.
The people Of the Southern States want that
canal built, and they not going to bear with
patience any policy of obstruction from Demo-
Gratis any one else. There is regrettable
tendency among many Democrats TO see what
the Republicans want, and then take the oppo-
stion side. I do not refer to this in q censorious
spirit but I do think IT is a mistaken policy,
and in the case of the Panama Canal, the build
ing of which will mean the beginning of the end
of the long period desolation in the South fol-
lowing the Civil War, the people want the canal
project put through with the greatest possible
dispatch. Senator Gorman's attitude on the ques-
ton was most unfortunate. l believe that II
will have much to do in eliminating him from
serious consideration as q Presidential candi-
date 1 am very fond Of Judge Parker. and
think he would make an admirable President.
| don't know whether William j. Bryan faYors
his nomination not Mr.. Bryan is going to be
important factor In the next convention
doubt If there is any American with so large
n personal following Mr.. Bryan. L sort or
feel that he will some day be President of the
United States but l don't know just when 1t
will be. 1t doesn't seem as if it would be this
time"
will you attend the convention as dele
gate?"
Well" said Mr.. Littleton. with broad SMILE
ct don't know about that. / shall go to the
convention. but whether delegate remains
to be seen"
rs there any working agreement between
yourself and Senator McCarren in dividing the
patronage of your office among Brooklyn Demo-
crats?'
None whatever. We agree well we
can. When can't agree with him I go ahead
and act on my own judgment. We agree on
many things. however, and our relations are
cordial"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
TIFFANY MARRIES AGAIN.
Met Wife When She Vas Dressed
as Indian Maiden.

At the hearing begun yesterday before
Abraham r. Lawrence, referee, in the execu-
tors accounting OF the estate of Charles L.
Tiffany. Il became known that Burnett Young
Tiffany had married again in April Of last year
TO Mrs. Solomon Kaufman.
The proceeding is Cor judicial settlement or
the accounts of the estate. The hearing, when
is being conducted privately at the office OF Mr..
Lawrence. No. 149 Broadway. will be continued
to-day.
Mr.. Tiffany greatly displeased his father
seventeen years ago by marrying Emma Nord-
land Pierson, a young seamstress, from whom ne
parted in a fortnight, and who obtained a d.
vcrce from him four years after.
Mr.. Tiffany is said to have met his present
wife for the first time in Madison Square Car
den about two years ago. She was dressed as
an Indian maiden and was in charge of a booth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
COAL COMPANY OUT OF A HOLE.
Pittsburg Concerns Stock Went OF 10
Points-Bond Issue Floated.
tBT TELEGRAPH TO THE rnIBUxE.I

icy TELEGRAPH TRIBUNE.l
Pittsburg, Jan n-Pittsburg Coal Company stock
declined sharply here to-day. owing to reports that
the bond Issue required to conduct the business
had not been placed. More than 300 shares Of the
preferred sold down from 81 AZ closing at 60 or
81 poEts lower than yesterday, while the common
dropped ijs points
The directors to-day tided over their troubles by
placing enough bonds TO carry on the business
The Pennsylvania Company last year was 10 place
5000 600 worth Of the bonds. but legal hitch
CURED This could not be overcome. and the Penn
sylvana withdrew from the deal. The Union Trust
Company OF Pittshurg; backed by II. c. Frick and
the heliens took up the matter, and contracted 10
place s5o 900 worth OF hftyyesr per cent bonds
to be issued as the company needs the money 1t
Is not yet known what the Union Trust Company
VIII get out OF IL scrip dividend OF ia per cent
was Issued payable in year or at the option OF
the directors, TO bear per cent interest until paid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
DIES ON EYE OF RELEASE.
Boy at Hospital, Cured Of Desire for
Suicide, Killed by Train.
LEY rErEeRAPu TO TIE TnIpuNE. ]

Norristown, n J.. Jan. 12--Walter s. Griffith.
the son of a man Of that name who is cashier OF
a banking house at No 5Ol Fifth-ave.. New-York
was run over and killed tonight by train near
the private sanatorium OF DR.. Gordon, near Sum
nit. The yong man. who had been staying at
the sanatorium for some months. was taking a
walk. and seen by the Waterman at the
crossing slip Just the train rounded curve
through a cut. He did not attempt to rise, and
il is thought that he stunned by his fall.
Both legs were cut off and his skull fractured
and he died almost instantly.
Mr. Griths, who for the last two years has
ben suffering from acute melanchola, last summer
attempted TO commit suicide by jumping from
train in Indiana. He brought TO his fathers
home in Morristown. and. after recovering from
his injuries, sent to the sanatorium.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
MANY WANT CANAL WORK.
CiUl Service Examinations IN Many
Cities-2,497 Candidates.

Albany, jan Determination Of applicants
for positions the barge canal work are
being held to-day by the State Civil Service Com
mission in twenty-three cities OF the State. and in
tor1y-eight cities in twenty-three other States
Secretary Birdseye OF the Commission said to-day
that 24S7 candidates had been informed TO sp-
pear for examination. Four hundred and of
these from other States
Mr.. Birdseye said:
State Engineer Bond estimates that he viii re-
Quire 10 resident engineers IS assistant engineers,
- Jewellers. - roenen. 30 cheiEmen and q to 80
examinations for rodmen and chainmen limited
20 residents Of the State OF New-York. and these
examinations will be held IN the several cities Of
the State on Saturday next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-13
MRS. GARDNER TO FIGHT TARIFF.
Massachusetts Congressman, It Is Said, viii
Work for "Free Art"
[pr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

in Mrs. Jack" Gardner's museum customs case a
number OF Republican members Of the New Eng
land Congress delegation at next winters session
will It is said. ask for a repeal OF the tariff on
paintings and statuary. Rumor has II that It In
likely that both the Massachusetts Senators will be
found on the free art" side. Only the desire Of
President Roosevelt 10 postpone any tarin legisa-
ton this time will to defer immediate ac-
ton the part of the Massachusetts delegation. 1t
Is declared.
''The American tariff system. where II touches
art, is Ridiculous" said Mrs. Gardner to-day The
tariff laws the importing OF old pictures
statues and other works OF art are, in my estima-
tion TO ignorance. and nothing else. 1t is not
competition, simply lack of understanding"