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New-York tribune., 1905-02-28
PHILIPPINE TARIFF REDUCTION.
Bill Favorably Reported to the House by
Chairman Payne

Washington. Feb 27.-Chairman Payne Of the
House WAYS and Means Committee to-day filed
the report favoring the passage of the Curtis bill
providing for the free entry Of products from the
Philippine Islands. except sugar and tobacco. on
which 25 per cent of the Dngley tariff is be
collected The report declares that the only logical
Of possession Of the islands is free trade II
has been definitely settled il says that this couu-
try will retain the islands until their population is
fitted for stIf- government. and Secretary Tafts
suggestion that this will he AT least generation
is repeated. Until the treaty stipulation between
the United States and Spain shall expire in 1909 all
tariff advantages given by the islands this Coun-
try must he given to Spain and for this reason
reciprocal free trade is fea sibe The present
bill. the report says goes far is practicable
under these conditions and IL is believed no Ameri-
can industry will suffer by its enactment
Representa- tive Williams offered minority re-
port favOr!ng the Williams hill providing free
entry of goods holly the growth product Of the
Philippines.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-28
SEEK PRESIDENTS INFLUENCE.
Delaware Regulars" Hope He Will Advise
Them on the Situation.
IsY TELEGRAPH TO The rRrsrxE1

Dover. Del, Feb. 27--The Republican members
OF the legislature who are opposed 10 Addicks are
hoping that when the General Assembly goes 10
Washington to attend the inauguration the Presi-
dent will hand in the settlement OF the dead
lock. Some of the Republicans will call on the
Chief Executive and listen 10 any advice he NAV
give regarding the SenatorshD.
Thus far the President has not exerted his inf1u-
ence IN the dispute and should he faii 90 50
when he receives the Delaware lawmakers il is
believed that other government officials IN
washington will embrace = = opportunity 10 tell
the legislators 10 get together On some basis The
trip 10 Washington may therefore he extremely sig
nihcant in view Of the desire OF OF the Re
publican members for the reelection of
Senator Ball The Senator has announce1 the def
mite withdra wal of his in favor Of Colonel
Henry a. Du POnt.
one ballot was taken to-day. and 1t was without
change
New-York tribune., 1905-02-28
SAVES GOVERNMENT $4,000, 900.
Right Of Treasury Department to Fix Value
of Rupees Upheld

Washington. Feb. 27-In an opinion by Justice
Holmes, the Supreme Court Of the United States
to-day upheld the right OF the Secretary of the
Treasury reliqudate the exchange value Of
Indian rupees in connection with valuations of
merchandise for the payment of duties. The case
In which the opinion was rendered is that of the
United States against Whitrtdge White & Co, in
volving the valuation Of cargo of gunny sacks
imported from India and received at Baltimore in
1901 The collector. in imposing duty fixed the
change value of the rupee. in which denomination
Of Indian coin the goods were valued, at 20 cents
the metal value Of the coin The Secretary ordered
a reHquidation. fixing the value at 80 cents The
Fourth Circuit overruled this action but to-day's
Secretary.
1t is said at the Treasury Department that if the
decision had been against the government, the
refund Of excess duties to importers would have
amounted 10 between 100000 and $4,000 COO.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-28
FOR SEA LETEL CANAL
Mr. Hepburn Predicts Rapid Con-
structiOn IN Panama.
[FRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU


Washington. Feb. 27.-Representative Hep
burn. Of Iowa. chairman of the House Commit
tee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. had
a long talk with the President this morning
about affairs relating to the Panama Canal
Whether it is to be q high level or a sea level
canal is q question to he settled by the en-
s1neers and not by the House committee" said
Mr.. Hepburn 4 am willing to take Mr. Wal
lace's advice and dig it to the sea level if he
believes it 10 be the best plan. But whichever
plan IS adopted, feel certain that we are going
TO be most agreeab5y surprised over the rapidity
with which the great work will be accomplished.
Instead OF taking from ten to fourteen years to
construct, according TO the kind of canal to be
Canal will be cut through in half or third of
tkst time The speed of the construction will
be limited only by the number of men that can
be employed advanta geously ct a time. The
engineers are now planning to run ten or twelve
branch lines of railroad either side of the
ditch for the rapid removal OF the dirt and
stone. They have wonderful machines for that
purpose-shovels that will scoop up a carload of
dirt every minute, hoists that will reach down
and come UP with six thousand pounds of rock
while you turn your head. and they are pre-
pairing to put in many AS the work pro-
labor saving devices. and with each new piece
Of machinery installed the date for the canal
opening will De advanced The United States
will not be hampered for lack of funds to carry
on the work, a the French company was, and
the commission viii be able 10 find all the men
workmen to join the great army of diggers they
will be enlisted"
New-York tribune., 1905-02-28
CONFERENCE TO CONSIDER SERMON.
ABishop Walker Calls One in Case of DR..
Crapsgv, of Rochester
LEY TELEGRAPH 70 I'VE rRIRrNE.I

Rochester, Feb. 27-Bishop William Walker. OF
Buffalo has called conference of the Episcopal
clergymen Of this city 10 consider sermon deltv-
cred by the Rev Dr. y. :. Crapsey. rector of -
Andrews Episcopal Church, week ago Among
other things Or. Crapsey declared
A belief in the inerrancy of the Bible is no
longer possible to an educated man In the light
OF scientific research Jesus the son OF Joseph. no
longer stands apart from the common destiny OF
man m life and death; but ne is in all things ike
are, born born. dying as We die
Science has made the primitive miracle incredible
The miracle Is making last and desperate stand
in region OF the world and period of time
Religion has place I'm politics business edu-
cation or society Its province, IL II has any Is
outside everyday life"
New-York tribune., 1905-02-28
NEw.YoRKER MURDERED IN KANSAS.
Young Jeweller Killed by Thieves in the
Rear of Store He Had Started.
rBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rP1BUNEl

Topeka Kan. FEB. G.-Leou Jodry. jeweller
who formerly lived at No 3l+ West l2th-st-, New
York was murdered here Saturday night. He was
attacked in the rear of his jewelry and beaten
into insensbiitv. His pockets rihed and the
money he had taken
JodTv managed to crawl from the rear Of his shop
into the alley and through the alley 10 5th-st..
where he was found two hours after he had been
struck He died Sunday afternoon without haviu q
been able tell the officers anything of his assaE
ants.
Jodry was a Young FrenChman, and had heen in
Topeka only two months. His sister lives in New
Vq-
New-York tribune., 1905-02-28

DEceT tae rule requiring tWO-Inlr0s vote 10
convict. IS votes in the affirmative would
have been necessary 10 convict. AS this vote
was almost reversed, Judge swayne was pro-
nounced not guilty The Chair announced
this result saying:
On Article Of the impeachment of Charles
SVayne 33 Senators have voted guilty"
and - Senators have voted mot guilty"
Charles Swayne stands acquitted of the charges
contained in the first article
The reading and voting on the other articles
followed in rapid succession. The second charge
was that OF an excessive charge for expenses
while holding court at Tyler. Tex. The proceed
ing IN this an exact counterpart Of that
on the first article. and there was only one
change IN the vote. which was that made by
Mr.. Clarke. OF Montana. who having cast his
first vote for conviction. changed on this roll
call and voted for acquittaI. The result was
% for conviction TO 80 for acquittal.
The third charge also related 70 excessive ex-
pense charges at Tyler. and the vote was identj-
cal with the vote the second article-32 70 50
The fourth and fifth articles related 10 the
OF guilty or them
On the sixth charge, that of non-residence by
.loge sTayne in his district. the vote was 81
70 81 On this vote Mr. Clark, of Montana
changed back 10 the Affirmative side but Messrs
hltIeose and McCunber went to the negative
a4essfs- Dubois and Gibson voted for conviction
=. IN me seventh article. relating 70 residence
1ne vote was ls for conviction TO So against
me vote on the eighth. ninth tenth and
e.eventh articles, covering the contempt cases of
Z ! Davis and Simeon Belden. was 81 TO 81
=. IT lhe articles covering the contempt cases
9-essTs Dubois (Democrat) and Hansbrough
republican, voted for conviction. and Mr.. Bard
s,1sepOb4lcaH) for acQuittaL On these articles
Asssrs HansbTough and McCumber were the
VVny Republicans who voted for conviction and
-. stone Was the only Democrat for acquittaL
=, lie twelfth article the last. II dealt with
Frgdc
= ONeal for contempt in assaulting a trustee
~ bankruptcy appointed By him. The voting
-.'Heo al j. % e m. an hour and twenty-five
--.Autes after the first ballot began. The final
.ote vas 30 guilty 10 ~ guilty the largest
we given for conviction. Aessrs. Bard. Hans
SSsO1gh Kitfredge, McCumber. Nelson and
Sasr-es (Hepublicans) voted guilty with the
0IrSihocrats, and Messrs. Gibson and Newla nds
- -IeilocraIs) not guilty" with the Republicans.
&c &c result or this vote being announced. and
10 80 u the entire verdict ascertained the Chair
1--@cteo the secretary TO enter order of ac
New-York tribune., 1905-02-28
NEAR WALL STREET.
Police Sag Place Vas Centre for
Distributing Racing NezCS There.

Sergeant Eggers and ten men of his staff
raided room yesterday the top floor Of a
business building on the west side OF Broad
way. between Morris-st.Nand Exchange Place
1t is said the bureau was the centre for the dis
tribution of racing information to the Wall
Street district. EiCht men Were arrested
New-York tribune., 1905-02-28
DIRECTORS OFFER TO PAY s275,ooo.

Buffalo. Feb 9.-The directors defunct
German Bank tonight offered to pay S275.0OO
tlement % their alleged liabilities covered by salts
brought by Receiver Wheeler. Other civil tabili-
ties amounting 10 100000 will mt affected should
this offer be accepted. Attorneys General Mayer
took the matter under consideration. He said
decision in the matter would ne announced until
further information had been secured.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-28
NEGRO ELECTED FROM OFFICE.
Lawyer Says ASTON Was Due to Color
Building Management Denies This.
rBy TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRrEr

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBTSE.
Syracuse. Feb, 27.-Charles Toney. a negro gradu-
ate Of the Syracuse Law College was to-day
elected from an Office in the Kirk Building. which
he had sub-eaSed from another tenant. He holds
that his election was due the fact that he is a
negro. The management denies this, asserting that
there other grounds. These have not been
announced.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-28
MORE RIVER AND HARBoR MONEY.
Bill as Reported to the Senate Carries Over
$36,OOO,OOO.

Washington. Feb. 27.-The Senate Committee on
Commerce to-day completed the River and Harbor
Appropriation bill. and It reported to the
Senate 1t carries appropria tious aggregating Sss.
Os, 367 increase Of $3.50 S67 over the amount as
passed by the House Of the increase 81 459 2SI is
in direct appropriations and 81 3 0ss for continuing
contracts
New-York tribune., 1905-02-28
NEW CONSUL GENERAL AT PANAMA.

Washington. Feb. 27.-The President to-day nom
mated Joseph ". Lee. of Maryland. be Consul
General at Panama
New-York tribune., 1905-02-28

Under the rule requiring q two-thirds vote 10
convict. 55 votes IN the affirmative would
have been necessary 10 convict AS this vote
was almost reversed, Judge Swayne was pro-
nounced not guilty. The Chair announced
this result saving:
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-11
/. Q. KNOX SELLS HIS BIG FURNi-
1URE STORE TO KNOX
WALKER COMPANY.
Firm Composed Of Wade n. and Van
w. Knox, and James M.
Walker Of Memphis.

The big furniture store owned by
Mr.. L. O. Knox has changed hands
Mr.. Knox having sold same to Wade
H. Knox and Van w Knox and James
M. Walker of Memphis, and will be
known as the KnoxWalker Furniture
company. The officers of the new
company are: Wade H. Knox. presi-
dent: James NJ. Walker. vice presi-
dent; Van w. Knox. secretary and
treasurer.
The new firm is composed of excel
lent young business men, and Messrs.
Wade and Van Knox have been con
nected with the business for several
years. and understand it thoroughly
in every department. Mr. Walker is a
prominent young business man of
Memphis. and will prove valuable
acquisition to the firm.
The new firm starts off with well
esta blished business, and under the
management of the young men in
charge of it will continue to grow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-11
is HARPER TO RESIGN?
University Of Chicago Head Holds
Conference With Oil King.

Cleveland. Aug l0.-Denying them
selves to all callers. even those bear
inc cards usually honored. John D.
Rockefeller and DR.. William R. Har
per, president Of the University OF
Chicago. new the guest of Mr.. Rookie
Her. continued a conference tonight
which commenced Wednesday Morn
ing and is expected to last several
days. Neither Dr. Harper nor Mr
Rockefeller cared to take the time
either 10 deny or confirm the report
that the former is going to resign as
the head of the great university be-
cause of continued i'll health.
There is no doubt that DR.. Harper
aeain is suffering from the generous
malady which required an operation
only comparatively short time ago.
He reached this city this morning
firm the sanitarinm at Battle Creek
Mich There he was advised TO aban
don his heavy burden of university
work ana oeNofe ms t"'it' '''"S "
seeking health.
a physician was S"'h'fo''" ~ f''
est I'M inns evening 10 see N ''''
per. The name of the physician was
Withheld as was any Statement ne
may nave ma'e 10 el'her III MAJ per
VIZ. hoc 7's5FT. NV e'o o. ny
iAc' that many tleNel@a* peoFi' were
anNions 10 see TT. Harper ana maze
renea1ed attemnts 10 cam ADMISSION
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-11
NERVOUSNESS Al
WEAKNESS CURE
BY PE-Ru-hA. |

Miss Sadie Robinson, 4 Rand g.
Maiden, Mass. writes:
:" Peruna was recommended tt.
about year ago as an excellent rers
for the troubles peculiar to our SEX
as I found that all that was said of
medicine was true, l am pleased t,
dorse it.
~ began to use it about seven me
ago for weakness and nervOusl
caused from OverWOrk and sleer
ness, and found that in q few d;
began to grow strong, my appedi
creased and I began to sleep b.
consequently my nervousness pt
away and the weakness in the p
organs soon disappeared and |
been well and strong ever Since. /
Address DIR. S. B. Hartman, Pres
of 1he Hartman Sanitarium, Colun
O., for free medical advice. All &C
pondence strictly confidential
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-11
TO THE PUBLIC.
Pine Bluff. Ark. Aug. II, 1905.

Pine Bluff. Ark. Aug. II, 1905.
To Ny Friends and Patrons:
I want TO thank each and every one
Of you for the kindness you have
shown me in the past nine years of
my business career in Pine Bluff
have enjoyed the very best of your
trade and sincerely appreciate every
dollar of it. I have sold ont my BUSH
ness. not because it was not flourish
ind and well-payine. but on account of
my health I am compelled to leave
here for an indefinite period, and GO
this with great regret.
I have sold the business to Wade
H. Knox and Van W. Knox who have
been with me for a number of wears.
and James NJ Walker of Memphis.
Tenn. In the future thny VIII take
great pride and pains. as we'll as
pleasure. TO give you the proper treat
ment The new firm will be the
knoX-Walker Furniture company. at
the old stand. They will carry a first
class line. and in fact there will be
no change in the mode of business,
at all There is no reason why they
should not make grand success. as
they started in business free from in
debtedness and are ready to pay cash
for every dollars worth of goods they
buy
Mr.. Van Knox. secretary and treas
urer Of the company. will 90 10 MAJ
knt tomorrow. and will buy new an(
selected line OF goods, which will b.
ready fer inspection the first of mex
month 7 will sincerely appreciate
anything YOU may be able to do fOl
them. and if they receive a share ol
the patronage You have given me-
there is no reason why they should
not make grand success.
Again thanking each and every ont
&c you for the many favors you hav,
shown me in the past. beg TO ramain
very respectfully yours.
l.. O. KNOX.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-11

fleet AT Santiago was placed on the re-
tired list of the navy here today, Tor
age Admiral Clark entered the SER
vice from Vermont in September 1860.
He is president of the naval examln-
inc and retiring guards and mem
Der of the naval general board. SUI
soouent to the close Of the war, with
Spain. Admiral Clark was at his own
request assigned to duty as governor
of the Naval home. at Philadelphia
and later was called to Washington
for his present duty.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-11
MR.. GOULD BARS LIQUOR,

There will be no liquor saloon in
the Wabash railroad station in Pitts
burg. George Gould has so decided
strange part of the affair is that
8 license had already been granted
for a barroom in the station; but,
acting under orders from Mr.. Gould
this license will not be used. This
will be the first time on record that
license granted in Allegheny coun-
tH under the Brooks law, where it
costs 81 900 for certificate, will not
be used by a successful applicant
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-11
IS L,NcolN's CAR A TREASURED

The Star-Chronicle recently pub
lished an editorial upon Lincolns
Funeral Car. which says among othe"
things: The car is a treasure OF
great value. but no one wants It,
Also that. I'VE have profound rev.
erence for the memory of Lincoln.
and vet we are grossly neglectful OF
some of the things hallowed by his
use"
Because we. as people, do not set
I'd this relic to be worshiped. be-
cause. by this symbol of death, we
don't proclaim abroad the fact that
Abraham Lincoln has gone from us,
the writer calls us 'sordidly material
istic."
The fact that we revere the mem
cry of our beloved Lincoln and that
we do not want, as relic. the car
which carried the spirit-deprived
body to its earthly resting place ar
CUES we'll for the healthy mental con-
d:tion of the American people.
His memory lives. His influence
survives. The power of his life is
felt today and will he felt forever.
His influence, his memory, the eff
feet of his personality is living.
breathing force among US. BY this
influence we are inspired to better
living to great achievements.
What in comparison to this, is a
funeral car? Who cares to look upon
this symbol of mourning when there
is always with us the gladness of Lin
coins having lived?
Why hold dear, to weep over, few
planks and bits of steel and iron.
when we have the life of Lincoln to
live over and emulate?
Let us not stimulate the people of
America with desire 10 morbid relic
worship. Let us rather commend
them for having reached that healthy
sound state of mind which makes it
possible for them to pass the funeral
car and still forget what was it's mis-
sion.
When will we as people come to
ourselves and learn to value things
at their true WORTH" says the editor
Never. if we sit in worship before
:, funeral car while we have before us
the example of a Licoln-life.
What does it matter if the car is
Exposed to the weather."
What does it matter if it does stand
lin an out of-the-way place
What does it matter if it does crum-
Ele to pieces and fall to dust?
Lincoln lives-Cynthia Grey.
Advertising is the enc keynote of
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-11
NElCHBORlNG TOWNS. :
Z = = = = + + + + + Z r = + + .
Rison.

I Rison, Ark, Aug. 11.--I.t largely
attended picnic of the old settlers of
Cleveland county, held at Toledo, the
old county seat, Hon. Geo. F. Chap
line. representative of Monroe county
addressed the gathering upon the sub
ject. TROUBLES and Triumphs." The
address was entirely free from polit
ical significance, and. as the speaker
said afforded him pleasure to be
given an opportunity to speak of
something other than law, religion or
politics" Rarely have the people of
Cleveland county been treated to such
an acceptable address. The large
crowd was alternating between laugh
ter and tears. at the will of the
gifted young man from Monroe. Mr.
the courthouse at Rison at night.
A number of other speakers par
ticipated at the picnic. Capt. John
(better known as "Uncle Johnny
Culpepper. in his eighty fifth year,
made a splendid talk. giving the
younger ones the benefit of his wide
experience. Hon. Pitt Holmes, our
own pitt made an acceptable ad-
dress. Mr.. J.; T. Davis, representing
Beauvoir college at Wilmar. made an
excellent discourse upon the educa-
tional needs of the county and gives
promise of becoming splendid speak
err and educator Altogether the pic
mic was one long to be remembered
for it's entire success and pleasure.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-11
ADMIRAL CLARK RETIRED.

Washington. August 11-(SpecialN
-Rear-Admiral Clark. one of the
most distinguished members of the
Spanish American war. who made the
battleship Oregon famous, and whose
name is SO closely linked with the
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-11
HAVE YOUR SIDEWALKS
BUILT UNDER A GUARAN

l. p. Shelby is prepared TO
concrete sidewalks, and to do al
err kind of concrete work. He EN-
onlv skilled labor. and uses the
OF material. All of his work is
apteed. See him for prices. 4
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-11

Owing to sickness in his family. Mr..
NJ Nj. Hamilton has not had chance
to work any in his crops e. eight
DAYS. His wife and little boy are inn
prOVing. but his father seems 10 be
growing worse. and il is feared he
will not live but a few weeks
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-11
New Edinburc.

New Edinhurg. Aug. 11.-Mr Char
ley Holderbaum was here one day
last week Mr. Holderbaum is one Of
the coming men in Arkansas. He car
rieS with him Succ"SS-a tTGS phCr"
His honesty. energy and cheerfulness
make him welcome visitor.
The Baptist protractod meeting is
in full swing at this place. Rev. Cam
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-11

Double Wells, Aug. 1O.-Born, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Dallas Spharler, on the
End, fine girl Mother and baby do
ing well.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1905-08-11

Mr. and Mrs Joel Thomas gave the
young people of this vicinity dance
last Friday night, which was enjoyed
BY all present except Joe Westall, and
he took sick on the way there. and
was not able to take any part in the
dance