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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24
BANKERS ENDORSE O'NEILL BILL.
No Contest at Election of Group VIII at
Annual Meeting

The prediction that there would be a contest at
the election of officers at the annual meeting OF
Group VIII. New-Nork STATE Bankers Association
yesterday. not fulfilled. and the following
ticket nominated by the executive committee. was
elected: Chairman. Presidcn. Gates W. McGarrah
Of the Mechanics National Rank: secretary and
treasurer c. G. Thompson. cashier of the Seaboard
National Bank: additional members of the eXecu-
tive committee President ". II. Porter OF the
Chemical National Bank. President Herbert l..
Griggs of the Bank Of the New-fork National
Thorne of the National Park Bank. Weep, sident
@. S Whtson OF the National City Bank and
Charles Elliot Warren cashier of the Lincoln Ma
r. Ross Appleton of the Fourteenth Street Bank
introduced resolution that the banks represented
amends The banking law IN relation to the reports
OF trust companies. and agree TO urge the passage
lature. Mr.. Appleton spoke Of the efforts that had
been made 70 set law passed 20 compel the trust
law requires the State banks TO carry. This effort
mad been "A failure. and the Discrimination of the
trust companies to carry reserve mad been shown
by the Withdrawals from the Clearing House ON
account OF the rule passed year ago oy that m
stitgt9 d>o,, ,u no sa,d Dt the trust comnaniss
on TRs he ame S ne uh P R bSnks in to
reports. compelling them to publish 2 repgrL very
eTbiec{ TO- in place of the present law which pro,
vides for report twice year upon long notice.
such a provision said Mr.: Appleton would
times in fair condition because they would have
not have six months to smooth things over and
reference to a committee, was voted down. and the
resolution was passed. with only three or four dis
sentng votes.
A letter from committee of the Hudson Tri-
Centennial Association consisting OF ]. T. Morgan.
James Stillman, j. Edward Simmons Thomas p.
Fowler, Tacott C. Van Santvoord and George a.
White was read inviting the bankers to inspect
architects picture and plan Of the memorial
bridge which IL IS proposed to build and dedicate
on September p 1893. a memorial of the dis
covery OF the Hudson River In 1903
The bridge will be of arched marble masonry and
will carry the Lafayette Boulevard across Spuyten
Duyvil Greek from the heights at the north end OF
Manhattan Inwood. to the. heights OF The
Bronx near Spuyter nuyv thus making fur
thor extension of the Riverside Drive continuation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24
ACCUSES BIG PARTIES.
j. II. Cohen Urges the Formation
of a NOnrOfciaL Congress.

With the declaration that the great political par
ties were not watching the interests OF the people
but left that work the non-political organiza-
uors. julius Henry Cohen. Of the Citizens Union.
brought lively debate when he urged yester-
day special meeting OF delegates from the forty
eight organizations which have banded together 10
Of the railroads. to broaden the scope Of the
citys interests. The congress was holding
session at the rooms Of the Board OF Trade and
Transportation 10 hear a report from the commit
tee which had killed the railway grab bills" and
TO discuss continuance Il the crusade for local
railroad commission.
IT'S q great misfortune for city said Mr..
Cohen. jumping up after report how the rail-
way grabs had been killed. that our congress
bills, Ike the Remsen Gas bill the Niagara Power
oll or the rcdfstrctinE OF the city courts. all Of
which measures vitality affect this city. With the
pOlucal powers organized as they are, with Dolit-
zeal contributions coming 10 both sides from fran
chse holding corporations. only me non partisan
organizations left safeguard the peoples in
tertsts II j. great misfortune that this confer
tice can take up only railroad legislation. ask
Tor broadening Of its Jurisdiction. and We should
discuss now, when nave il fresh in minds
that the political parties guarding our in
powers. would move that a special meeting Of
all the delegates 10 this conference be called
discuss the enlargement OF this conferences func-
tons 70 take In all legislation affecting the citys
interests.
From al sides protests and suggestions II
urged that as the delegates were associated
fight evil railroad legislation only. any scatter
ing OF energy would result in great harm. After
two amendments had been offered il was voted TO
send Mr. Cohen's resolution o a Committed which
would decide on the advissblity OF such action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24
MAYOR HANDLES TROWEL.
LAYS 4 CORNERSTONE.
Sirty-ninth Regiment Sees Begin
ming of Nee ArmOry.

Mayor Mcclellan yesterday laid the corner
stone Of the new 69th Regiment armory, in
Iexington-ave. between Twenty-ifth and Twen-
tv-sixth SITS Where tenement and apartment
houses were the new armory will rise. one of
the finest structures OF its character in the coun-
try The site includes the whole block fronting
In I.exington-ave. between Twenty-ffth and
Twenty-sixth SITS, extending back $50 feet, al
most to Fourth-ave. 1t will be $50 feet long
and 800 feet wide The drillroom will be ZoO
feet square. Each company will have its In
dividual room. with lockers. All will lead to
the gymnasium and reading room. The roof
will be so constructed that it will be accessible
as a roof garden. Two shooting galleries. one
having range of 300 feet, will be built in the
basement
The 69th ia new uniforms, assembled early
at the old armory. and, headed by the regi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24
WILL PAY SPEYER LOAN.
Consolidated Lake Superior Plants
to Start Soon.

A conference Of attorneys of the Motley Reorgan-
izotion Committee of the Consolidated Lake Supe-
rtor Company, and representatives Of the CANADIAN
Improvement Company. which is TO succeed that
nor, tio,, was held in this city yesterday to de
eide on the next steps to be taken In the reorgah-
ization now that the hill guaranteeing $4,000" or
notes of the Algoma Central Railway Company, one
OF the subsidiary concerns OF the consolidated Ooi-
panv has been passed by the Ontario Legislature
and &c expcctcd to receive the Lieutenant Govern
ors signature. No statement of the result or the
conference was issued. but official OF the Cana
dian Improvement Company said that the Speyer
loan would be paid off as soon as the necessary oe
tails could he carried out and that the plants or
the company which idle would be started as
soon thereafter as possible. The Speyer syndicate
IL will be remembered about year ago lent 50o1-
600 to the Consolidated Lake Superior Company
and. the loan not being paid. bought in the COM
panv.s assets under foreclosure. The proceeds Of
The notes guaranteed by the Ontario government
will be used with other funds in repurchasng these
assets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24

Is that the Globe Security Company was involved
with the Federal Bank? Al cid not -
Q-But you knew that the Globe security IN i9
panv had been charged with usuTloUS pTdCNiceS'
Al did through the newspapers 800. ~,
Q-And did you DO anything about II. A. ~ ~
Nuirbead one of the agents who received com
pensation for the sale Of bonds
SWORDS AS A DIRECTOR
Swords said the company had no effects that
he knew Of in New-Jersey. He did not think II
transacted any business there. He remembered
Mr. Muirhead being arrested on a charge OF
usury. but he did nothing about it.
n yo, were q director in the Globe Security
CoTnpanv then? Ayes. about ffteen Inluutes-
O-And YOU thought that the bondhoiders Wouu
he better protected by the securities being IN Rev"
Jersey A.-Yes. because IT was New-JerseE CO.
q Were YOU not surprised when the petition
bankruptcy was filed? Al was not SURPRISED al
0DWRat was the idea Of having lawyers at that
meeting? A.-To get their advice at the expense ol
% Did YOU ask why the lawyers were there?
Al aid not ask They came in while we were IN
session The position Of the company was as
cussed while all were there. because we "ai4'eu u
know the situation. . ~,
O-VEere there any notes securities Of Mr..
Jones OF the Oriental Bank? Al don't know
Odd YOU have any talks with the parties VINO
sold the bonds? Al did not
O-When did you first meet Mr.. Bruen, Mayor OF
the Globe Security Company. He was TO have De-
come president of the company.
Before adjournment there was called the name
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24
WOODS Under ARREST.
LETS OUT FACTS.
Globe Company's Safety VGult
Made Of Lath and Plaster.

William II Woods. David Rothschilc's success
sor as president of the Federal Bank, was ar
rested yesterday civil charge OF fraud and
deceit and there authoritative report
that at least two further arrests one OF prom
ineut banker. may soon be looked for. With the
admissions made by Deputy Customs Collector
Henry l. Swords. OF the Globe Security
Compauy's trustees. AZ The bankruptcy hearing
before United States Commissioner Alexander
rs well as revelations Of the company's Office
methods. disclosures ana developments followed
thick and fast I'm the dual Federal-Globe Secur-
ity case yesterday.
A Tribune informant. who is IN position TO
know tn facts asserted last night that Roth
schild had such prominent and influential back
ers behind him that the disclosure Of their
names and relationship to the imprisoned man
sriu electrify the general public should the true
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24
CHEER FOR CIRCUIT FOR GOVERNOR.
Breen's Suggestion Well Received at Sixty
ninth Regiment Dinner.

Nearly three hundred guests and members of
the Veteran Corps of the G9th Regiment were
present at the annual dinner of the corps. held at
the Marlborough last night. The day the
forty-third anniversary OF the departure of the
regiment for the Civil War The speakers
Edward NJ Grout who answered to the toast
THE Empire State: Charles V Fornes The
Reformer Reformed: ;he Rev. J. J. Dougherty
"Our Army and Navy Chaplains": Colonel Duffy,
THE Gallant SiXty-nirth.
Magistrate Matthew y. Green acted tcast-
master. and introduced the speakers. Controller
Grout said that he thought he was a pretty good
Irishman, In view of the fact that he had
who was born St. Patrick Day. He then
spoke at length, praisng the Goth Regi-
nicnt and closed by venturing the prophecy
that New-York State would furnish the next Pres
ident OF the United STATES.
As Mr. Grout took his seat Magistrate Breen
rose and said that he believed NewYork would
furnish the next President. and he was also
equally sure that the city of New-Nork Will
furnish the next Governor OF the state As he
said this he turned and bowed TO Mr.. Grout, and
there were cheers from all parts OF the room for
Controller GroUt, tho next Governor
Charles V Fo-ncs the next speaker lie
was introduced the who presides over the
Irish Parliament In the city of New-fork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24
BOUNDS FROM CAR TO CAR.
Three Persons Hurt an AUTO Bat
tIedore and ShuttlecOck Game

The wheels OF automobile cab containing two
men passengers and driven by John McSweeney.
OF No. 2OS Second-ave. slipped In front OF No. 593
Broadway the vet pavement. yesterday. and
the vehicle went almost head on into north
bound The impact threw Insolvency. from his
seat to the pavement and knocked the storage
batteries out, the acids splitting.
The cab bounded back to the sOuthbOund tracks
directly in front OF another car. and there
other collision.
Jacob Rotter. Of No 100 East Fourth-st was
lying on the pavement. with his hair matted with
the chemicals that had been spilled from the cab.
He severely burned. and taken St
Nincents Hospital The left hand Of ". +. Stan
ley, Of No. 81 Pulaski-st. Brooklyn. who rid
ing on the platform OF the first car. cut.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24
COLUNBTA At ST. LOUIS.
WI Haze Special Erhibt Of
RadiUm at the Far.

Probably the first important exhibition OF radGm
TO be held in this country will be included I'm the
exhibition OF Columbia University. now being in
stalled at the louisiana Purchase Exposition in
St Louis Radlum will be shown IN its several
manifestations. and there viii De a large collection
OF other radioactive substances such as pitch
blende. uranernite. willemite poonium thorum
and uranium.
The Columbia professors have devised a number
or pieces % apparatus for demonstrating the
properties Of radium. One "a modification Of the
trOokes raciometer which f. driven by the waves
given on by radium There is also a model Of
the Strut electrOscope. improved in the Columbia
laboratories. which determines the radio-a CtiVity
OF given substance by the relative electrical
ductgity il imparts 10 the atmosphere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24
TO SELL PIANOS USED sY SINGERS

1t is the custom for the principal singers az -
opera to have pianos in their apartments IN -
season for practice and rehearsal For many 20"
the Weber piano has been used IN TINS Wy. -
vii os ON the stage at the Metropolitan Opera
House When the season closes the pianos are -
turned and placed special sale Atnoosh 80
have been subjected only slight usase. tnes sons
sold at important price reductions ms $50 nm
sale begins tomorrow and includes aooGt H.
rights and granGs Admirers or partic oo+1sIIv
used for several months by them ice re- Wsbc-
take Mace az the new warerOorns or u ,rrSr,v-
Piano Company No. 2Sa F1th-ave-. near AN."
fourth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24

of Miss Carrie Adams. In whose company Louis
Rothschild has been seen frequently Of late.
She did not respond. 1t is understood that pro-
ceedings for contempt viii be brought against
her for not honoring the subpoena. Similar
ton is threatened against Miss Heaney, because
she admitted tearing up the combination memo
randum after being summoned a witness.
Joseph Martin, William J. Martin. George G.
Perkins and Lewis Haase We're sworn wit
nesses and directed to be present on Tuesday at
10 a. m. when the hearing before Commissioners
Alexander will be resumed. Assistant District
Attorney kresel attended the hearing but took
part in the examination of the witnesses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24

mental band marched to Lafayette Place and
Great Jones-st. where il met by delegation
Of the Ancient Order OF Hberni rs. consisting
OF fifteen members from each OF, - the fifteen
councils in Manhattan and The Bronx. headed
by the band of the Catholic Protectory. Thence
they swung into Fffth-ave.. marching up 10
Thirty-eighth-st and countermarched by Madl
scn-ave. to Twenty -sixth-st., where they
marched the site Of the armory
General Martin T. Mcmahon ex-coIonel Of the
G9th. presiding officer. began che ceremonies
Father William J b. DAILY. the chaplain of the
regiment, offered prayer. Justice Fitzgerald. OF
the Supreme Court. who delivered the address Of
the day. said in part: 'flt
The hTst mention We find Of The 6stl Regiment
IN me military Tecords OF The STATE Is an order
1851, which provided for the consolidation into a
Which had been separately organized prior to thai
time, chiefly by men Of Irish birth and parentage
succeeded in $50 by Colonel James 4 Ryan and
When Lincoln issued his proclamation calling FOR
arrest on account OF his memorable action some
city OF the Prince OF Wales. now King Edward VII
OF Great britain rive days later the court mar
and he was restored to ' his command e
r, The regiment fought splendidly az the battle OF
charge of the 9th stripped Of knapsacks and
overcoats across the open country. in u brave
but vain attempt 70 capture the Confederate bat
any that had ever been performed.
\ poem written by J. L G. Clarke Editor Of
The New-YOrk Sunday Herald" was read by
his son. william J. Clarke
Then General Mcmahon handed to Mayor
Mcclellan the silver trowel with which he was
to lay the cornerstone.
The record OF your regiment" said the
Mayor. "halowed it IS by the undying MEM
cries OF Mary's Heights and the Peninsula cam
paiGn. has well deserved and more the recogni-
ton which 1t has at last received. This new
armory viii be. I know, inspiration 10 you.
In saying this there is no doubt in my mind
;hat the Goth viii ring in true and strong II
the call comes. JUST did the old boys in the
dire days Of 1861"
Escorted by members OF the regiment and
other military officers present. the city officials
proceeded to the corner OF the plot at Twenty
ffth-st. and LeXingtOn-aVe.. where the corner
stone Of Indiana limestone hung over the spot
where IL rest. Mayor Mcclellan then
placed in the last bit Of binding cement and the
stone lowered TO it's place. After Mayor
Mcclellan had pronounced the stone placed true
and square, Archbishop Farley pronounced the
benediction. luncheon followed at the Ash
land House
The menu follows.
MENU
Bouiron cups
Cold Meats
Cold salmon
Chicken MayoEaaise
Lobster Salad
Sandwiches
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24
STRIKE CLOSES BIG GLUCOSE PLANT.

Peoria Ill. April 3.-Not n wheel is turning at
the big plant OF the Glucose Refining Company the
eight hundred employees having strike The
men say the company promised increase OF
wages on April ]. but has not yet put the
scale IN force.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24

We don't expect you to be satisfied with the
UNSATISFACTORY aren't ourselves If We
can keep your trade by keeping the suit that
you don't want to keep, it's a good invest
ment. That's how the Arnheim success was
made
We will tailor suit or Overcoat for you at
SEQ, and give you choice OF all the new
shades, including Gun-Metal Gray.
We will make suit or OvercOat for S2j
out of imported cloths, including the new
English Mahogany Brown. And it will be
a $40 Value.
Send for samples.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24
ARNHEIM
Broadway & 9th st.

service less than one month may be excused TINS
season
Colonel Augustus T. Francis retired. formerly
major the list Regiment who served IN its RANKS
i'm the Civil War has been breveted brigadier gen
eral for meritorious service Of more than twenty
hve years.
Senator p r. McCarrcn viii review Company n
Of the s7th Regiment at it's armory on Friday nsn~
Officers Of the 9th Regiment will hold their amman
dinner at Rector's on Saturday evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24

Bouillon In cups
Cold Meats
Turkey Fam Tongue Corned Beef
cold Salmon
Chicken MayoE1aise
Lobster salad
Celery
Sandwiches
Chicken Ham
Coffee
Moot & Chandon White Seal Champagne
Thiskey Vichy Apolnaris Ginger Ale
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-24

The 18th Regiment Rife Club is spending g. 500 in
improving it's clubhouse at Creedmoor. The regi-
mental baseball club will play game with the
Crescent Athletic Club at Bay Ridge, on April 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-30
FAREWELL TO MR. ROOT.
THE President Expresses His Great
Obligations to the Secretary.

Washington, Jan. 29.-President Roosevelt, Secre-
tary Root aud Ex-Governor Taft were the principal
figures at to-day's meeting Of the Cabinet. All the
members except Secretary Hay were present Ex-
Governor Taft arrived the executive offices soon
after the Cabinet had assembled. and went directly
into the Cabinet room He remained throughout
the session departing in company with Secretary
Root The meeting, after the transaction of the
Usual routine business. developed into farewell
FOR Secretary Root and reception for ex-Gov-
ernor Taft Mr.. Root formally presented Mr.. Taft
20 his colleagues as his successor, at the Same
time expressing his regret at the severance Of the
official relations which he had long sustained
with the President and members OF the Cabinet.
President Roosevelt spoke with deep feeling OF
the retirement Of Mr.. Root. He wished it under
STOOD thaI While under the circumstances he could
make no public expression OF hts feelings without
tne appearance OF transgressing propriety. he was
sincerely Indebted TO Mr.. Root for the great work
ne mad accomplished. No one. he said, not a
member OF the Cabinet. could realize the labor
Eelf-sacrifice, generosity and Observation-Disclosures
which had characterized Secretary Roots entire
career IN the Cabinet or how much his devotion TO
10 the country All this had been especially true
or the Secretary's work in the last six months,
when he had expended his energy and ability law
ishly, without thought OF credit himself but
the President his successor and the people of the
United States
The other members OF the Cabinet cordially Joined
In the Presidents tribute 10 Secretary Root.
Mr.. Taft viii take the oath Of office as Secretary
OF War al noon on Monday at the War Department.
Secretary Root Will be with him over the
department to his care. Lieutenant General Chat
Zee VIII introduce the officers connected with the
General Staff and the chiefs Of bureaus 10 the new
Secretary, while Chief Clerk Scofield will perform
Ike service for the civilian bureau officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-30
TAFTS POLICY STATED.
1.-THE Philippines for the FHpinos"
VIII BE Its Remote.

Washington. Jan. 29.-"The Philippines for the
FIlipinos'' will be the keynote of the policy of
Secretary Taft toward the Far Eastern arcbi-
pelago. In almost the last speech he made before
leaving the Philippines for home he reiterated
this keynote. which he first sounded when he
was inaugurated Governor This speech has
been published by the insuIar government in an
ofhclal FORM and has just reached the War
department In it Governor Taft declared that
the doctrine does not exclude the encoura pernant
% AL aan enterprise the investment Of
Aneilcan capital In the Philippines for the
reason that nothing. not even education or a
Tree FORM OF government can make more for
the elevation and civilization of the Filinino
people man the investment OF American capital
III the material development Of these islands"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-30
ASK s4,5ooooo FOR sT-Io,us rA,e

Washington. Jan. "a delegation from the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition headed nv eYc.ov
eTnor ID. r. Francis. and a hearing today before
subcommittee of the Senate Committee IN A.
propriations The representatives OF the eYnost,or
have asked for loan OF s4,5oooOO from the govern
ment The plan is TO have the provision for the
loan Incorporated in the Urgent Deficiency bill Tba
subcommittee that bill. consisting OF Senator
Hale. Allison. Gallinger Teller and Cockrell gave
the hearing. Mr. Francis explained the need for the
loan. The exposition company is willing to mort
gaze the gate receipts for the protection OF the
government This ia TIE main is the proposttion
submitted although Mr.. Francis said that anv
reasonable safeguards which Congress may decide
On would be acceptable 10 the exposition manage
fnsns- The committee adjourned until to-morrow
When the proposition viii be considered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-30
ourrOgates Notices

GREEN, ANDREW HASWELL--IN PUR-
suance Of an order OF Abner C ThornaA
Surrogate County OF New York. notice - hardy
having claims against Andrew Has,
Green. late OF County Of New York. deceased.
with vouchers thereof. 10 t1S SUD
scrbers their place q Jransactng business a. ne
office Of Sackett = NcQua1d No 1S4 Nassau street
Crribune Budins). Borough OF Manhattan IN tns city
of York before the 9th day OF August nsx.
Dated New York 9th day Of January. 1904
OLIVER BOURN GREEN,
TIMOTHY RUGGLES GREEN
WILLIAM OGDEN GREEN.
SAMUEL. MARTIN GREEN,
NATHAN WILLIAMS GREEN.
SACKETT q McQUAID. ExecuforA
Atlorneys for Executors.
No. street (Frouns Butdnso. Borough OF
Manhattan. New York City
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