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New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
CALLS POLITICS A BAR.
GIosgo7o's Manager Says CiUI Ser
Uice Would Fail an Citg Control.

James Dalrynple. general manager under nu-
nicpal control, OF the railways of Glasgow,
VINO came to this country last month on the invi-
taton or Mayor Dunno of Chicago, was at the
Waldorf yesterday. He left here last night for
Montreal and will return to Boston. TO inspect the
traction system of the Massachusetts capital before
sailing for home Mr. Dalrynple said
came came over to make clear to Mayor Dunno the
gov tramways are operated ana have prom
ised to formulate my conclusions the prac-
operation in Chicago I shall do this on my way
home; and hope to mail it upon my arrival at Liv-
Besides spending two weeks in Chicago I visited
OF The cities Of Cleveland, Buffalo Philadelphia
and Washington. The system In the twin cities is
try considering the large amount of traffic In
such city as New-York and the other cities have
equal OF that in Glasgow but we certainly excel
as If they had been only two days out of the
shop. Our patrons would not tolerate anything
Success In the municipal operation of street rail-
ways as OF any other public utility Is only possible
! do not assume to say that Americans are unable
with municipal affairs in this country understands
the extent to which political influences obtain In
head Of a street railway must pe in absolute au-
The members Of e Council Con ae0fIat in Glasgow appoint
tramway committee of twenty-five members, and
tee The committee fixes wages hours and service
regulations and after that the whole responsibility
ference Men are sent to me almost G daily by
pL Sounc for employment but they get
and discharge them whenever the betterment of the
No; do not believe that s;ivil Service is appli
eaonrh' perhaes farSad operation II is Wen
cal positions. but no Civil Service beard disasso-
eiatea from the actual operation of a road could
would make the best rnotorman II is only by
actual test os mans ~ psa se nanagsr ssa s sns
Aoss 'ioiis'hG men are often failures. Civil Ser
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16

ST Petersburg, June 16.-With washington
selected as the place for the peace conference
there only remains the fixing of the unae OF
meeting and the number of plenipotenuaries'
Finding that Japan was not disposed to accept
Paris which was Russia's first choice, or Ine
Hague, which President Roosevelt suggested
Russia readily consented TO the selection OF
Washington.
Japan, It is understood, had already sIgmheo
that she would name three exalted person
ages as plenipotentiares, and specific 1nforma-
ton here points TO the Marquis Ito, president OF
the Privy Council: Baron Konura Minister OF
Foreign Affairs and Marshal Yamagata, cnleE
of the General Staff, these plenipotenuarles.
1t is regarded as certain that two OF Russlas $
representatives will be Baron de Rosen. who
has been appointed to succeed Count Cassini
as Ambassador at Washington, and NJ. Nelidoff
Ambassador at Paris. The name of NJ. Wltte
President Of the Committee of Minister'S. con-
tinues to be mentioned. but there is no evidence
that the Emperor will give him a brief TO con-
duct negotiations. Considering his we'll known
views against Russia's aggressive policy in the
Far East the selection of NJ. Witte would be
regarded as tantamount to assurance that
peace would be the outcome
The selection Of Washington makes it certain
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
LONDON EXPECTS PEACE
No Fear of Complications ons-Japan S
Demands Reported Fezg.

London, June 16.-The acceptance of Wash
ington as the place for the conduct of peace
negotiations is regarded by the London morning
newspapers a great compliment to President
Roosevelt's diplomacy and further proof of
the growing influence of the United States in in
ternational politics Moreover. it is felt that
Japan would not have proceeded thus far unless
convinced there was reasonable prospect of the
negotiations bearing fruit. 1t is therefore con-
cluded that Japan has resolved TO propose mod
crate and reasonable terms.
THE Daily Telegraph refers to the novel
part played by the President" and expresses
satisfaction at the selection of diplomatists in
stead of soldiers to conduct the negotiations
because there will be less chance OF wrangling
over military positions. THE Telegraph fur
ther says there is reason to believe that the
Japanese demands will astonish the world by
their moderation.
Little attention is paid here to the sensational
stories of European complications, especially
concerning France and Germany THE Tele-
graph says that if peace be established
firmly in the Far East, there is nothing in the
relations of the European powers which ought
TO alarm US. Other papers express similar dis
belief regarding these rumors.
The practical cessation of all news from Man
churia is considered the harbinger of another
tremendous struggle.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
WOMAN CONQUERS THUG.
Her Pluchy Fight Beats off Young
Highwaynlan.

Mrs Mary Davis. the wife of James Davis Of
White Plains. saved herself from being robbed
by a highwaynan, who tried to choke her into
insensibility early last evening in White Plains.
by tripping the highwayman and then punching
him in the face while she shrieked for help The
woman's cries were heard by Patrolrnen Daily
and McCarty. who chased her assailant several
hundred yards and finally captured him.
He proved to be William H Budd, sixteen
years of age, and he said he had escaped from
the New-York Juvenile Asylum 1T6th-st. and
Amsterdam-ave.. Manhattan. yesterday, and in
tended to rob Mrs. Davis ne could buy some
thing to eat 1t developed later that the young
prisoner had committed several burglaries in
Brooklyn, and that the police Of the 5Sth Pre-
cinct knew him as a clever young crook.
Mrs. Davis though on the verge of nervous
proStrdtlon, appeared at Police HEADQUARTERS
and gave testimony before Magistrate Suther-
land. Young Budd pleaded guilty and was re-
manded for sentence.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16

greater part of the negotiations ut some cooler
place than the national capital, they may be
taken to Newport or Bar Harbor on naval yes
sells, but it is thought that in any event the
first and last formal meetings of the plenipo-
tentiaries will occur In the State Departments
diplomatic reception room, and Immediately
following both these meetings the plenipoten-
tiaries will be received by the President at the
White House.
AN EVENING CONFERENCE.
President Roosevelt held conferences this
evening with Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, the
British Ambassador and Mr. Takahira, the jap
anese Minister. The latter was the first to ar
rive. reaching the White House ct $50 o'clock
and remaining until a few minutes after Sir
Mortimer came at 10 o'clock. Mr.. Takahira said
that he had nothing to report in the way OF
news. Our people will Try 10 hurry very prob
ably" said he, "but there is no way 70 tell now
how long it will take for them to settle upon
the names of the plenipotentiaries The princi-
pal thing has been accomplished, however, and
what is TO follow is merely detail"
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
SUB-TREASURY MAN SICK.
Oldest Emaloye in New-York Branch in
Critical Condition.

Andrew j. Frace in length of service the dean of
the employees of the United States Sub Treasury in
New-York is in critical condition at his home
No. 1,0i5 Herkimer-st., Brooklyn after a year 5
sickness. He was born in Wkesbarre Penn near
ly seventy-one years ago. and has served in the
Sub-Ireasury over forty years. He was ap-
pointed clerk on May l. 1868. when John j. Cisco
was assistant Treasurer, and for many years up to
the tne OF his sickness had been one of the most
valued experts OF the coin division. He has been
active in church work. and years has been sIl-
per1ntendent of the Sunday school OF the Fdgh-
feenth Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Brook
lyn lie is a prominent member OF the Russell
Place Methodist Episcopal Church BROOKLYN
Mr.. Frace wife is daughter of the late Will
IAN @. SGrdray who about 1860 was appointed AS
s=istant = Treasqrers messenser in the sub-Treasury
winch place he held twenty-three years servins.
under Assistant Treasurers John J. Cisco n n
Van Dyck, Daniel Butterfeid. Charles j Foiger
Thomas Hilihouse and Thomas Acton
Mrs: Fraces sister is Mrs. Maria F. Ferris widow
OF William h Ferris. cashier OF the Sub-Traaslry
Her son. w. Hawkins Ferris. of the chief book
Keepers division. is one of the Oldest employees in
point or service In the b-Treasury New-York
was Assistant Treasurer -
Mr.. Traces only child is Mrs Joseph q sfudwerI
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
NAMES OF PROBABLE NEGOTIAT0RS OF PEACE.

BE 4VERTED.

that several weeks must elapse before the hrst
meeting Of the negotiators is possible.
Unless President Roosevelt, on his own initia-
tive is able to induce the begerents In the
mean time to agree to an armistice, the fear is
general that another bloody battle will be
fought in Manchuria. Russia, while she could
not place herself in the position of directly re-
Questing an armistice. might welcome it II the
suggestion came from the President Doubt
however, is expressed in certain quarters
whether even an appeal by President Roosevelt
could induce Japan to forego her present
strategical advantages and the chance to deliver
another blow before the plenipctentiaries meet
All the news from the front indicates that Field
Marshal Oyama is ready tc strike, and If. in
advance Of the meeting at Washington ne could
administer a crushing defeat to General Line
witch 1t would be all the easier for Japan TO
secure the acceptance of her terms.
The secretary of the Japanese Legation at
Paris is quoted in interview as expressing
confidence that the meeting of the plenipoten-
tiaries of Russia and Japan will lead to peace
saying:
While Russia does not know the exact nature
of our terms, she knows the main outlines, ana
If she has now finally decided on meeting OF
plenipotentiaries Russia must be prepared to
treat for peace Otherwise the acceptance or
President Roosevet's good offices would be a
direct affront.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
GRANT COTT4GE SOLD
Home IN Which Mother of the Gen.
eraL Died Goes for Lumber.

The cottage in which Mrs. Jessie Grant mother
OF General u 5. Grant. died twenty-one years ago
was sold at auction yesterday in Jersey Citv to
make way for new courthouse. The building is
near the old courthouse Jersey City Heights
large plot was necessary for the new building
and the historic old house was condemned
The house was sold for 500. be torn down for
the lumber in it 1t is two-story and attic cot
tage. "
The cottage was the home of General Grants
sisters. Mrs. Mary Grant Cramer and Mrs Vir.
ginia Grant Cerbin. Mrs. Cramer died recently at
cottage % was owned @ by Mrs Corbin who received a
dispute with a former neighbor over a narrow
strip. to which the neighbor claims title by ad-
verse possession.
Mrs. Grant attended the Simpson Methodist
Episcopal Church, near the house. The master
the Rev. Howard Henderson, who had heen
q colonel in the Confederate army and had NOT
forgotten the bitterness engendered by the rebel
lion General Grant wrote a courteous note re-
questing him TO offciate at the funeral Mr. Hen
derson declined. and suggested that some pastor
whose sympathy was with the cause of the Union
be selected General Grant answered promptiv
writing characteristic note, and the rebel colo
nel-minister capitulated. He officiated at the
funeral. and from this incident a friendships
developed between General Grant and Dr. Hender-
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
PEAGEMAKERS TO MEET In WAsHlNGloN.
Continued from Erst page.

.sThe President has accomplished sleaa
achievement" said Ambassador Dufuno-
will receive due credit for it from the "noie
world.
rho Ambassador said that as yet there hau
been nothing received from abroad WHICH "ouia 'il
give clew to the names Of the plenipoten'iari'eS
or the time Of their arrival in Washihston iAe
name of General Kuropatkn has Deeh iieii-
toned as one of the Russian high COMMISSION
ers and his selection would be received WIN
great favor. AS TO the place OF holdlhs 'ne
sessions the Ambassador SAID that nc 'nousH
Washington would see only the peglnhlhs oi
the negotiations There are NUMBER VI sum .
mer resorts. such as Manchester, Newport anu
Lenox. which have been suggested, any one OIL
which would be agreeable and well suited Ior
the purposes of the plenipotentiaries.
You did not come TO invite the plempoten'
tiaries to Lenox, Mr.. Ambassador
mo, indeed" replied Sir Mortimer. but IL
thought that there was any chance OF their COM
ing on my invitation I would hasten to make
the offer"
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
"a LONG SESSION FEARED.
Eoutable Investigation UNLIKELY, 1t
Is Said at Albany.

Albany. June 15-The announcement tha'
Governor Higgins had summoned an eAea
dinary session OF the legislature 10 iiieet INA
"Wednesday at noon was made here slmuilane-
ously with the publication at Oean OF the eeA'
OF the formal call, and aroused the kesilest AK
.erest at the Capitol though ii caused httie sur
nrise The cali is in the usual form, and gives
no indication Of the subjects 20 be taken up by
the legislature
T. sbou,d be remembered that an extra ses-
sion can consider only the subjects formally
rresente6 in special messages by the Governor
and no bills or resolutions on other subjects are
in order or can be introduced, either by inoi-
vidual legislators by committees OF enher
house When the two houses meet they VIII 90
so under the organization prevailing IN the resu-
lar session and will then inform the Governor
that they await his pleasure. He VIII tnen can
10 their attention no doubt, the matter OF the
charges against Supreme Court Justice Warren
y Hooker OF which he already regards him-
self as officially informed; and any other mat
.ers as he may see fit His discretion is abso-
lutte as to the subjects TO which he may can the
attention of the legislature. But once having
placed a subject before it, he cannot wlthofa"
it, nor can he bring the session to closs
No one pretends TO know how long the ses-
sion may last, and some we'll INFORMED nlsihoeie
fear protracted session
senator John Raines Of Ontario. president pro
TEN. of the Senate and Republican leader On tne
floor of that house. in the city to-day, ana
IS quoted as saying that it would be imposslpie
20 tell definitely how long the legislature would
be in session Fe believed. however, that IL tne
legisla-ure should try the Hooker case 1t would
be necessary for both houses TO hear the testi-
1nony and that this part of the trial could not
be referred TO a joint committee. The Assembly
Judiciary Committee consumed many weeks In
hearing the testimony in the case.
on the report of Superintendent Hendricks
OF the State Insurance Department on tne
EQUITABLE Life Assurance Society depends IN
arce measure the question whether any phase
OF the insurance situation will be presented 10
the legislature by the Governor 1t is said
here on good authority that no lnYesuSaton Oh
the Fouit2ble will Re suggested, but that If Su-
perinten0eIt Hendricks should recommend any
amendments TO the insurance law, the Governor
would probably communicate these recornmen-
cations to the legislature.
The Governor is not expected here before
Saturday. II is not known here whether he viii
so TO New-York before that.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
PLEA FOR LOST BROTHER.
Heartbroken Italian Boy asks The
Tribune TO Aid IN Search.

Could Vincent Cagliostro only read the tender
lines addressed TO the Editor of The Tribune
yesterday by his older brother. Concetta, he
would undoubtedly hurry to his fathers humble
home at No. Ill NIulberry-st-, where his little
brothers ana sisters are praying and weeping
for him. If any one, after reading the follow
ing letter, has seen boy resembling the
brother. The Tribune will be glad to hear of it
The letter says:
To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir; Ny brother, Vincent saa GasliostrO, is miss
Antonio My father has done all IN his power to
find him. but as yet he has not returned He has
Pce Who 70 an are 'as g Oe If T since nc ms his a
snce. say they are doing their utmost to find him
sear IN high school. hardly can do any study for
favorite brother is missing. My father has been
wandering night and day and is so distracted that
brothers and sisters and L will remain alone in this
wild world for my mamma is dead
it because are Italians? Papa is an American
cluzen Tor many years, and /. with my brothers
no other place than America and we have learned
70 love her SO well that we would not part from
For the Almghty's sake, I hope you viii write
sometning IN your papers that win help to find my
SiSsTe Dr9ther as you have done many other
tono OF him that we have not moments rest at
poor father has offered 500 to the parsSns Who tins
nln- Our Vincent is twelve years old but he looks
20 pe fourteen or fifteen: he is stout weighing los
pounds and is about feet IL inches tall He
Is OF dark complexion, with rosy cheeks dark
even teeth. -
When ne left he wore white shirt with dark
P snr1Pes' a navy blue serge jacket, short, black
anG stockings and SOFT round black hat
Aoplng you will write something in the papers,
CONCETTA CAGLIOSTRO.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
FOR LARGER ART COMMISSION
John De Witt Warner Fayors Civil Engineer
and Landscape Gardener.

Regarding the recommendation TO the Mavor bv
the Fine Arts Federation that the membership of
The Municipal ART Commission should be increased
by the addition OF civil engineer ami landscape
archltect, and the opinion Of members of the fed
STaion tnat all public structures whether involV-
ing an expenditure OF 100000 less should be
passed upon by the commission. John De Witt
warner, formerly president Of the commission for
tnree years. told Tribune reporter last evening
tons In question.
Mr. Warner thought the latter recommendation
as stated, was likely TO be misunderstood. for in
tct no one proposed to extend the Jurisdiction of
fne art commission beyond that already given in
cases where the Mayor requests il, and which was
perhaps. the best provision that in advance Of
per-ence could be made for a large class OF cases.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
KINGS COMMITTEE ON FUSION
Timothy L. Woodruff at Head of Band to
Promote Anti-Tammany War

Acting chairman Frederic E. Gunnson OF the
Kings County Republican General Committee yes
terday appointed the conference committee of that
body which authorized by resolution Tues
day night TO confer with all anti-Tanmany organ
municipal campaign. The committee consists Of
ex-Lieutenant Governor Timothy l. Woodruff.
Richard H. Laimbeer. tr., of the Sd Senate ate Dis
Jacob Brenner chairman of the executive COM
mittee OF the 5th Senate District; Congressman
William NJ Calder OF the 9Th Senate District
Coroner Philip T. Williams. OF the 7th Senate Dis
Agriculture, of the sth Senate District, and Rec
ords Commissioner John K Neal. OF the 9Th SEN
ate District.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16

vice would also be an embarrassment in ge5ahhs
rid of a man OF proven untitness It should pe
possible TO dismiss incompetent employe VII.
any delay whatever for the good of the seIViSo
Proved efficiency should be guarantee. ana tiis
only guarantee Of continuance in the public serN,oo
tered since my arrival in the country Is the lack
of continuity in service by the men who ~, IVA ~
sponsible positions. II Is different with us nayo
been twenty five In the service OF the lnsnis
pal corporation of Glasgow. while John i3aat.
whom I succeeded, and who is Mr. ferKsss,
manager In London had been thirty years 10 PeSN 49,
service. the last eleven years In the position R
occupy. i cannot understand how IL Is poesioie ~
the frequent changes that occur in the 70
OF public service corporations IN this couhuS -
secure high standard of efficiency
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
SUNK By RUSSIANS.
German Steamer Destroyed by the
DON on MAJ 80.

London, June 15.-The German steamer Te+ar-
tos was sunk on May 80 by the Russian aux
iliary cruiser Don. formerly the Hamburg-Amer-
lean liner FNirst Bismarck. according to advices
received to-day at Lloyds. The Tetartis was on
the way from Otaru, Japan, to Tien-Tsin with a
cargo of wooden sleepers A dispatch from
Flensburg, where she was owned contradicts
dispatch from Batavia saying that she had
contraband on board. Her crew has been land
ed at Batavia. Advices from Berlin say that
there is no disposition there to press Russia for
N eYDlaOatiOn
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
NO SALE TO G0ULDS, RAMSEY SAYS
Wabash's President Denies Report of Trans
fer of Kanawha Properties.

Joseph Ramsey. il. president of the Wabash
Railroad Company who reached New-York yester-
cay afternoon from Pittsburg said that the report
from the latter city that he had been In conference
there on Wednesday with Gould interests regarding
ne transfer 70 the Goulds Of the properties of the
@ os aor Ihe sale OF those properties still pro-
tso4if ne added. but he could not predict at what
lrne they might be completed Mr. Ramsey sails
ten+dope eST GeFope tomorrow 20 De absent until early
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
WORK FOR PURE DRUGS APPROVED.

Licensed Pharmacists who are members cf recog.
nized pharmaceutical societies of this city yester-
day showed approval of the work of preventing
aduiteration of drugs, performed in the last year
by the Committee of the Eastern Branch of the
State Board OF Pharmacy. Professor George C.
Diekman. OF the College OF Pharmacy for the last
four years head OF the committee. was up for re-
election as a member of the local branch OF the
state Board of Pharmacy, and he was unanimously
chosen to succeed himself
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
BIG ATTACK ON FORTS.
Ill of admiral Dickirps' s
Fleet Before Fort Monroe.

Fort Monroe Virginia June 15.-An attack was
made on Fort Monroe tonight by Admiral Dickins s
feet by practically the entire fighting strength.
The torpedo boat destroyers came in the lead
the monitors next then the Texas cruisers
and grnboats. The action began after II O'Clock.
close range The contest contained all could
10 desired of the spectacular ead picturesque.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-16
TuRco-sER RvlAN DISPUTE CLOSED.

Constantnople. June B-The Turco-SesviAn ~.
pute regard to the violation OF the SsgvaAs 80. 49,
suiate at Monastir has been settled By tns oiAA@.
sal of the chief OF police
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-10-20
AGAINST PRIVATE CAR LINES
eavOrs to Show Connection Between
Refrigerator Lines and Railroads.

Washington, October 1S-What
promises to extend into a legal and
legislative battle against private car
line was precipitated by the interstate
commerce commission by the course
taken today at the beginning of the
hearing Instituted to show the connec-
ton between refrigerator car lines and
railroads. Counsel for the commission
directed every effort to prove that
great railroad systems operating their
own refrigerator lines give to their
shipper a much lower rate for refriger-
alton than is obtained on roads that
are compelled to operate in connection
with private car lines. In this the
railroads, notably the Illinois Central
and the Pennsylvania through their
traffic freight managers who were on
the stand the greater part of the day,
apparently aided the commission. AS
a result there were many sharp tits
between the counsel for the commits
sion and the attorneys for the Armour
Car Lines and other private companies.
The actionn of the commission in in
itiating and prosecuting the complaints
has the double purpose of establishing
its jurisdiction over private car lines
The action of the commission in in
The chief contest expected to develop
on the point of Jurisdiction.