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The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-15

where there were so many ministering
angels to see that no stray coin was
carried out after once being brought
in.
The contributions to the bazaar have
been generous. and the indications are
that the order will realize handsomely.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-15
ABEL TOWN COUNCIL
ENJ0INED
From Paying the South Georgia and
West COnst Railway @3;s9.6O

WeEt COnst HHII""s
Nashville, Ga. Nov. 14.-Judge
Mitchell has granted a temporary in
junction against the Mayor and Coun-
ell of Adel restraining them from pay
ing the South Georgia and West Coast
Railway Company for building its line
into Abel. ]. w. F. Woodall, who
asked for the injunction, claims that
the Mayor and Council had no author
ity to donate the railway company
any amount for the town. The case
will be argued before Judge Mitchell
at Valdosta on Friday, Nov. Is. The
town authorities have already paid
$3.50 so to the railway company.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-15
COTTON WAS DAMAGED.
2.3OI Bales Taken from the After
Hold of the Guernsey.

Hold of the Guernsey.
Bremen, Nov. 1.-two thousand,
three hundred and one bales of cotton
have been discharged from the after
hold of the Norwegian steamer Guern-
sey, which, as before reported, arrived
here Nov. with her after hold
cargo on fire. The discharged cargo is
found to be somewhat damaged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
SIGNS OF PROSPERITY.
Retail Merchants Throughout the
Country Erpect Busy Fall.

The prospects for the drygoods trade for the
Just opening are encouraging. The retail
merchants in every State and Territory looking
for busy fall and winter. and their confidence is
reflected in purchases made in the primary markets
The conditions in the North Atlantic States are
generally favorable Tor a large business. In the
greater part Of New-England merchants are OPP
tiraisric. especially IN Maine, Massachusetts and
Vermont. From New-York State few complaints
New-Jersey the reports are highly encouraging
" hfle IN some sections of Pennsylvania business
is reported slow, in other parts Cf the State con-
ditions are described about equal to those OF
the same time las; year
sperity is the rule in the South Atlantic sec
tons OF the country. IN the manufacturing centres
OF Virginia the outlook Is bright
There is every indication that an average fali
and winter trade VIII be in the North Central
States In Michigan the conditions indicate an
average fan trade and The reports from Wisconsin
indicate continued prosperity. Similar reports are
tres OF Missouri show prosperous conditions. In
the Dakotas and Nebraska trade conditions are
described good
In the South Central States spirit of optimism
prevails. the high prices Of cotton having caused
money 10 be plentiful. Kentucky merchants are
preparing for a larger business than last fall. EX-
cellent prospects are also reported in Tennessee
Alabama viii be fully up to the high standard of
last year, and bright prospects are also In evil
dence IN Mississippi and louisiana
The Pacific section Of the country is also reported
10 be IN good condition. and its purchases are ex
pected TO be heavier than last fall The retailers in
Montana and Wyoming are buying heavily as
they did last year. The trade prospect in Idaho
Utah and Nevada are well up to the average, and
favorable reports are also sent from Washington
and Oregon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
MORE TRACTION MERGER TALK.
Metropolitan Securities Still Denies Issuing
Circular to Stockholders.

No information concerning the elusive circular
said to have been sent TO the subscribers for Net
ropotan Securities stock could be obtained yes
terday. The company again denied that such n
circular had been sent. Thomas f. Ryan would
not talk about Metropolitan affairs and Paul D.
Cravath said It not q subject which no
cared 10 speak
\ trustworthy source had IL that talk OF clrcu-
lar was the outgrowth of arrangement by which
many Of the original subscribers gave their hold
ings TO Thomas L. Ryan. with permission to
them as he would his own TO sell or 10 get
securities. This is held to indicate that many
stockholders anxious to complete the much
talked OF PETERBOROUGH Metropolitan transaction.
That the Interborough people are in any way eager
to consider proposition OF the Metropolitan sys-
TEN was declared a rather remote possibility. They
Will wait 10 observe the earning power of the new
road. Wall Street thinks.
Another view. which leaned toward the Idea that
the two systems would be consolidated that
the Metropolitan Securities interests would obtain
the return them of the $l5.0C0O00 advanced 10
the metropolitan Street Railway Company. That
company. being then independent, could be taken
over by the interborough on a guarantee, which
would be more satisfactory to the Metropolitan
shareholders than the present guarantee from the
securities company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
: BIG TOBACCO MERGER.
Consolidated and Continental TO Be
absorbed BIZ the american.

The directors Of the American Tobacco Com
pany Consolidated Tobacco Company and Con-
tinentaI Tobacco Company, acting separately, 1t
was announced yesterday. have called meetings
of the stockholders for September 30. to adopt
or reject a plan for the merger and consoltda-
ton of these three companies into company TO
be called the American Tobacco Company. w.
w Fuller. general counsel of the companies
gave a statement of the proposed plan of mer-
ger as follows:
1t is believed that merger Of the three companies
into one company would work to the increased Sc
curity and slmplihcation of the whole investment
and business. well economy OF management
Company and the Continental Tobacco Company
have against all other present securities first
claim the earnings of the respective companies,
as well as a first lien, dissolution, on the assets
merger of the three companies these preferred
stocks be converted into per cent forty-year gold
bonds.
II Is proposed to convert the stock OF the Con-
sodated Tobacco Company (S40OO0.000 and the
American common stock and Continental common
stock not held by the Consolidated Tobacco Com
pany (S2i2450) into the common stock of the new
company at par.
The earnings of the companies in 1903 were an
follows:
The American Tobacco Company mot counting
dividends received Continental preferred ,ez "a. a.
Continental Tobacco Company. l2fooios 10
Consolidated Tobacco Company mot counting
dividends received American or CONT
ne hgf ia common CT preferred ss5 s1s SO
ro,a, SO 22s 1872 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
DELANY'S VIEW ON ALIEN LABOR
Asks if Working on Schools Are Aliens
Italians Protected By Treaty.

Corporation Counsel Delany rendered an opinion
yesterday 10 Controller Grout by asking another
question. The Peoples Security Company had
complained that l. Selby employing aliens on
the ironwork on school buildings now in construc-
ton under contract with the city, at Gates-ave
and Waverly-sve. and at Seventeenth-st and
Seventh-ave, IN Brooklyn. The Corporation Coun-
sci asks if the aliens employed at the schools are
protected by treaty. He mentions that by a treaty
with Italy, Italian subjects have the same rights
and privileges IN this country have American
citizens
He also says In part:
The question is raised because Of the provisions
Of the statute where il is provided that:
IN the construction Of public works by the State
or municipalities or by persons contracting with
the United States shall be employed. In
each contract a provision shall be inserted
the effect that If the provisions of this section
are not compiled with the contract shall be void"
The right 10 enter into treaties with foreign
countries which originally ceded to
the United States government by the several
States and any treaty, therefore made pursuant
TO this grant of power has all the vigor OF the
Constitution itself No State validity pass
law cOntravening any Of the provisions OF such a
treaty and though there should be a law
when treaty IS made, inconsistent herewith, the
law must Immediately yield TO the treaty. There
fore any such law n the under con-
sideration cannot impose disabilities on aliens with
whose government there subsiSts treaty guaran-
teeing its subjects equal privileges with our own
citizens
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
NO PASS TO j. J. BROWN.
Senator Depe7o and Other Central
Officials SO TeStify.

Senator Depew was a witness in the proceedings
brought against President John j. Brown of White
Plains Village, head of the Kelley Institute and
secretary of the Republican committee. before
County Judge Plat at White Plains yesterday. Mr..
Brown was accused OF violating the constitution
of the State of New-Y York by riding a railroad
pass on the New-YOrk Central lines, but the hopes
of the complainant were shattered when Senator
Depew declared he had issued pass to Mr..
Brown. Senator Depew, General Manager Smith.
President Newman and other officials of the rail
road company subp9naed by counsel for Mat
thew II. Moore hackman, OF White Plains who
brought the proceedings against Mr.. Brown
1t is alleged that Moore brought into the
case by political rivals of MI Brown, who seek
ing to dethrone him leader Of the Republican
party in White Plains. Colonel H. O. Henderson
brought action several months ago against Mr.
Brown. alleging that he rode on pass in violation
OF his oath of office. but the complaint was dis
missed by Judge Plat Saturday last because
Colonel Henderson failed to show up in court Then
the new complaint was made by Moore
Senator Depews testimony yesterday was in part
follows:
-o.-Ycu are an official connected with the New
Al am chairman of the executive committee.
were issued H through Iag you f? YES Yes sir
Q.-The paper served called upon you TO produce
5ned did R9of5 6St As eonsaed the order
Il called upon me 10 look over the books and see
could not find that one had been issued 10 man
Dy that name.
Q.-That Is the construction you placed upon the
paper? Ayes sir; l was willing TO bring any
thing you asked for.
Q.2Have you examined this book Of annual
paSseS2 Ayes. sir
Q.-How far back? A.-For 1904
Q.-Who helped you in the examination2 A
I made the examination first, personally and then
Mr. Cowperthwaite made the examination, and we
could find record Of any pass issued 70 John
J. Brown or any person described as such.
William Hutchinson. secretary TO President New
man. appeared in his behalf and said he had
charge of the passes issued by the company, and
that there record Of a pass issued Mr.
Brown in his Office. General Manager Smith and
John +. Failand. auditor of passenger accounts
testified that they knew Of no pass issued in the
name of Mr.. Brown.
Colonel Henderson had the hearing adjourned
until September 3. so that he could look over the
record Of passes AT the Grand Central Station
Il know several men he said. who Mr.
Brown riding a pass, and will produce them at
the proper time. I not through with this pro-
ceeding. even II Central officials have tried 10
throw down by producing old books and records
that have been mutilated. Mr.. Brown. a village
official. has right TO be riding a pass. II
is a misdeameanor for him TO violate the law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
RgcEIvERsHlP DEPENDS ON FUNDING.

Chicago Terminal Transfer Railroad If an attenpt
now being made to fund the coupons on the $3.50
900 cent first mortgage bonds prove unsuccess-
ful. The United States Trust Company and John
A. Stewart are trustees for the single mortgage
issued in 1851 property owned and to be ac-
quired. The income account OF the company for
the year ended June 80. 1904. showed a deficit Of
$20l.94L The trouble with the company accord
ing to Chicago railroad man, was that II ac-
cumul2ted expressive property while the manage
ment failed TO get good. binding leases with sinh
stant!al companies. The earnings began to de-
crease Immediately the termination of the lease
under which the Lake Shore, the Rock Island and
the Nicke! Plate used the company for their Chi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
CONTROL OF CHICAGO AND ALTON.
All the Interested Persons Silent-No
Activity in the Stock

There forthcoming yesterday no statement
from any Of the parties interested in the reported
acquisition OF the Chicago and Alton road by
brokers acting for interests friendly to the Rock
Island. Mr. Hartman. IL he has lost control Of
the road IS not telling how badly he feels. Edwin
Hawley and Charles G. Gates. who bought large
blocks Of the stock for customers. have nothing TO
say. either Whatever has become of the control
OF the read there has been activity in the stock
There little trading yesterday and the price
practically unchanged.
Until tho election of Chicago and Alton directors
next month II unlikely that anything definite
viii be known regarding the control Of the road
The best information In Wall Street Is that for
nearly a year there has been a quiet buying or
Gates and Hawley. That they were buying for
themselves IS thought doubtful but q Is believed
all the purchasers are friendly 10 the Rock Island
system II actually allied With Il. Whether this
new party in the Alton affairs Will be strong
enough 10 control the directorate, or whether II
will form n coalition with the Hartman interests.
caused considerable speculation yesterday. There
is tendency, however toward the belief that after
tho election Mr. Hartman VIII not be too far
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
LAW VOID, SAYS COURT.
Unconstitutional to Make a Witness
90 to 4nOther State.

Justice IA nchard yesterday denied a motion
brought in the name Of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania 10 compel II. Delinsky a hardware
dealer Of No. III Bowery to go to Allentown. Penn
and testify, Tuesday next, in a forgery trial
there.
The motion is the first brought under the new
section Of the Penal Code known as Section 6lsA
passed by the legislature last winter. 1t directs
that where material witness is wanted by any
State bordering NewYork TO testify in a criminal
action. and where the State in question enacted
a statute Of similar tenor. a judge of a court Of
record shall. request Of the authorities Of the
other State, issue subpoena directing the witness
TO proceed TO the place of trial and testify. In
reasonable neglect of such subpoena is made pun
ishable as contempt of court. The section also
provides for mileage.
Justice Blanchard said in part:
The objections should be sustained because the
section of the Code OF Criminal Procedure upon
which this motion is based is void for uncOnstitu-
tionality. 1t proposes TO compel citizen Of this
State go into a locality which the legis-
lature OF this State have jurisdiction
of his liberty without the process of law. Its
effects would be to Danish him from his own State
l grounds which this statute
be sustained. ana none urged by counsel for the
moving party. II appears to have been passed TO
facilitate the administration of justice in border
ing State but that is not proper field for the
exercise Of the function Of the legislature of this
State.
The case will be appealed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
GLEN ISLAND CLOSES ON MONDAY.
One Million People Visited That Resort
This Season.

The season at Glen Island closes with the de-
parture OF the last boat on Monday evening. The
early end of the season is due TO alterations be
made the actual work which begins Tuesday
morning Up 10 last night Il20.C37 persons visited
the place, about ) per cent by way of New
Rochelle. Not one arrest was made by the police.
One hundred and three children were lost, and
ninety-seVen were found and returned to their
parents guardians within half hour Of the
time the report made The rest returned
within hour. The animal population OF the
menagerie was increased considerably. There were
forty-seVen births. Among the number were four
baby lions. three tigers, fourteen monkeys one
buffalo two zebras, two wolves ana two balloons.
These figures do not include prairie dogs and
other small animals. Fourteen rare animals were
imported Contracts haVo been entered into for the
delivery here in tho spring OF seventyfive animals
from HaEenbeck's Animal Emporium. Berlin.
The bathing beach viii be improved for next
year, and viii be enlarged. The big amphitheatre
will also be enlarged In addition TO the japanese
village. several other attractions announced
for next season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
WOMAN SUES RICH NAN.
asks Injunction-He Gave Her
$4,000, Sans HIS Counsel.

The affairs Of Daniel D. Brinckerhoff. seventy
five years old. were brought to light in part in
the Supreme Court yesterday. when counsel for
Mrs. Elsie c. Oviatt asked Justice Blanchard 10
grant injunction restraining him from fore
closing disposIng of a mortgage on real estate
been purchased by Mrs Ovatt in 1903. the purchase
Brinckerhorf.
Counsel for Mr.. Brnckerhor maintained that
the action for an Injunction was without founda-
ton. and that the 5000. for which Mrs. Oviatt
executed the mortgage was only part Of what Mrs
Oviatt secured from the old man. Justice Blanch-
Mr.. Brickerhofr, who is said TO be wealthy. lives
at No. 2e4 West One-hundred- and-sixth-st and
has Office at Broadway and Sixty-sixth-st
counsel told the court yesterday that Mrs Ovtatt
had had trouble with her husband when she be-
Tanced her sums amounting In all to about $4,000
said counsel wanted it back ana brought an action
TO recover It. A settlement was, however, effected
gage for $500 the property in Bay Seventeenth
81. An agreement made between Mrs Oviatt
and Mr.. Brinckerhon. counsel asserted, by which
she TO pay him interest as long as he lived
and on his death was to become owner OF the
bond and mortgage. Counsel had discovered. how
ever. that this agreement worthless. and that
Mr.. Brinckerhon could dispose OF the mortgage TO
it would be lost TO Mrs 0vlatt and for that reason
the suit 10 prevent a transfer OF the mortgage had
Counsel for Mr.. Brinckerhor declared a game
had been played on the old man. Mrs. Oviatt and
divorce. she suggested said counsel, @that as
she was young and he was old. he had better
commence 10 make some provision for their mar
ried life, and he gave her several sums or money
TO purchase Jewelry. aggregating in all about
been furnished Mrs. Oviatt by Mr. Brinckerhofr
said counsel She demanded 5000 more. counsel
said, and finally he let her have II, condition
that she executed the mortgage. His eyes subse-
ne eventually decided TO institute civil action
for the recovery OF hts money. Mrs. Oviatt man
aEeo 70 A!tahge an interview with him, said coun-
ana she now brought this action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
ASSURANCE COMPANY FINED $4,000
License Revoked Because of Alleged Viola
tons of Massachusetts Laws.

Boston, Sept. "a fine of $4,000 has been imposed
on the Royal Exchange Assurance Company of
London for violating the State laws A fine OF
800 also has been levied Herbert G. Fairfield the
Massachusetts, agent of the company. The com
pany's license to do business in Massachusetts was
revoked several weeks ago of The alleged
violations. 1t is believed that on the payment OF
the fine this license will be returned to it,
The nneS were imposed after a bill of nforma-
ton mad been lodged by Attorney General Parker
at the instance of the State Insurance Commission
ers, who found that the company had been insuring
Massachusetts properties in companies not author
lied TO DO business in the commonwealth. and that
1t had been insuring properties policy forms not
sanctioned BY Massachusetts laws.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
FARMER HIS OWN LAWYER.
Loses Damage Case After Questioning His
Wife and Neighbors Before Jury.

New-Brunswick. n J., Sept 9 CspeciaD.-If
Austin /. Richardson's dogs bit William II. Davi-
sons pigs, and If Mr. Richardson's COWS went into
mr.. Davisons apple orchards and ate OF his best
fruit and trampled down his cornhelds, how much
ought Mr.. Dawson to recover? That the
question which confronted Justice Sedan and a
jury OF six yesterday afternoon. II interesting
at the outset but more interesting because
Mr. Dawson acted as his lawyer. Mr.. Dawson
put his wife the stand a witness for him and
questioned her about the way the dogs Of Mr.
Richardson annoyed his pigs and the cows OF Mr.
Richardson trampled down his
once she said that she thought something, and
her husband Interrupted her by saying that the
jury wanted facts not thoughts Neghbors who
had seen the trespassing COWS and the annoying
dogs and the aggrleVed pigs, also testified.
The jury decided that Mr.. Dawson had cause
for action. and declined TO award him any damages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
WESTERN PACIFIC a GOULD ROAD.
The Positive Statement Made in California
Construction Work Soon.

Stockton Cal. Sept. s.-Fred West said positively
to-day that the Goulds were the main hackers of
the Western Pacific Railroad. indicated by the
election OF Edward T. Jeffreys to the directorate.
Mr. Jeffreys is president Of the Denver and Rio
Grande and at the head OF a number OF other
Gould lines.
Mr. West said. also that the Beckwith Pass
route had been definitely decided upon. and that
IT would not be more than l per cent grade from
begin first tho latter place. and very soon work
will begin from san Francisco. Sacramento and
stockton At Salt Lake City the Western Pacific
viii connect with other roads OF the Gould system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
ORDER NOW WHERE CHAOS WAS.
McAdoo, Motormen and Passengers Pleased
with Traffic Cavalry's Work

Police Commissioner McAdoo is well pleased with
the work OF his downtown traffic cavalry. which.
especially at the Bridge entrance, is eIecting a
transformation in traffic conditions.
Well pleased, too seem TO be the Bridge rushers
and the motormen- The former assert that life
risks have been materially reduced by the new
regulations. The latter say they now, for the
first time in many years, only making some
thing approaching schedule time but doing so
without dropping single trip. In this the paSsen-
gers assent, observing with mild satire that has
become at last quicker TO ride than TO walk along
Broadway in the business hours.
The ruckmen give voice 10 the only Earring note
Iney can't understand why there shouldn't be
blockades.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
NETWORK CITY CORPORATIONS.

Albany, Sept. 9.-Among the stock companies in
corporated to-day We're the following:
Acapulco Land Company OF New-YorI CITY. cant
tai, 100000 Directors-R. c. Mason and Waiter g
Chllds. of New-York City. and John b. Roach Of
Chester. Penn. ~ VI
Brauer Chemical Company. of New-York CITY.
capital, $4,000. Directors-Fred c. Brauer iT
w lillian A. Grimes and j. e Benson of BrookIyn'
Engineering and Development Company of Nsu,
York; capital. 100000 Drectors-Ezekiel II Coot
of Boulder. Col; Harry S. Mccartney of Phiiadei.
phia; Karl A. A. Staahlgren. Herbert D. Cohen ana
Henry Hogeboon. of New-York N
Fifth Avenue and Eighteenth Street Realty Coro
pany, OF New York; capital, 100000 Directors[
New-York. "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-09-10
RECEIVERS APPOINTED.

Judge Hot yesterday appointed George c. Comstock
receiver In the matter OF BERNARD SMITH. OF No 225
West Fifty-seventh petition In involuntary
filed against Smith yesterday. Papers filed
alleEe that Smith owes 100000
Judge Holt appointed stephen p Nash receiver the
case OF MORRIS COHEN, cloak manufacturer Nos.
les and l6I 9reene-st. who nled a petition In bank
ruptcy yesterday Tho liabilities under So 600 and
the assets estimated at 81 300
Arthur Patterson appointed receiver in the
rlptcy proceedings OF LEVI & KLAUBER. wholesale
dealers in dress goods No q Lispeuard-st
In the matter OF BERNARD s. HATTON. mems fur
nishings. who flied petition Thursday. Judge Holt
appointed Thomas c. Barry receiver.