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New-York tribune., 1905-02-17
THE NEW-HAvEN FIREMEN's POLL.
Finished. It Is Said-Rumor of Adverse
Answer Not Confirmed.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE,I

New-Haven. Conn. Feb. 1e.-According to the gen.
eral belief here the Brotherhood of Locomotive
FIrernen of the New-York New-Haven and Hart
ford Railroad completed its poll the question
az striking or not striking This polJhas been taken
pending the receipt OF the answer of the sub-com-
1oittee of directors as TO the granting Of the de-
rosnds of the hremen. The ballots have not been
onened and will not be. until the answer has been
received.
The story that the road will refuse the demands
or the 1remen has foundation in fact that can
he ablished to-day Neither party TO the contest
viii admit any such concusion and u Is clear that
- eremen have had no such intimation or such
decision on the part OF the road There are about
aiabfaen hundred men in the fremens order TO vote
SS tbese il is presumed that necessary two-thirds
Syo,d be in favor OF striking. IL is believed that
~ directors' reply will be received on Friday
New-York tribune., 1905-02-17
MAY BOLT ADDICKS.
Action Not Likely to Break Senator
ship DeadIock, HozceUer.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. !

Dover, Dell Feb. Ex-senator Pennewe and Rep
resentative Vandenburg, the Union Republicans
who are at the head of the movement to break
away from Addoks. returned to-day from Whining
ton where they held conference with T. Coleman
Dupont on the Senatorship. They stated him
that he the only man who could be taken up
by the Union dissenters when they leave Addicks
After much persuasion Dupont consented TO the
use of his name. 1t was then agreed that about
seven of the Unions win begin voting for him to-
morrow.
II is understood that Mr. Duponts idea is TO
allow himself to be voted for with the belief that
he will not be elected, and that this will be
stepping stone to Colonel Henry A. Duponts secur-
ing an the ant-Addcks Republican votes. 1t is
not believed. however. that this will break the
Another futile ballot was taken to-day.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-17
LAWSoN's OFFER TO HYDE.
Will Give Him Ten Million Two Hundred
Thousand Dollars for His Stock.
rRy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

BOSTON, Feb 16-Thomas w. Lawson made
tbA following offer by wire to Vice-President
Jarnes H Hyde of the Equitable this morn
ing:
lanes H. Hyde vice-president Equitable Life
Assurance Socieyt, NewYork:
niI nav YOU S20O0O a share. SI0,2OOOOO
FOR YOUR majority holdings of 510 shares OF
Eauitable stock, $1,000O00 down to bind the
trade, the balance ten days after management
~ the company is delivered to my nominees
provided you guarantee TO furnish all evidence
of any fraudulent transactions which may have
been committed by the company itself. the COM
panies IL owns or controls particularly frauds
upon polieyholders by trustees or directors OF
the Equitable and associated and controlled
companies If you accept, wire where the ST..
600 600 is to be deposited to-day. Kindly wire
answer at once THOMAS w. LAWSON
New-York tribune., 1905-02-17
EXPECTS NO STATE REFINERY.
But if Kansas Has One, Says J. D. Cameron
He Will Not Build

John Duncan Cameron. who is named in dis
patches from Topeka, Kan. being ready with
the money establish Independent oil refinery
in Kansas. is staying at the Waldorf He said last
evening:
OF course If the State should proceed under q
bill just passed to establish and operate refinery
neither the men associated with me any one
else with money could be induced to go into Kansas
to establish an independent refinery. The State
refinery, employing convict labor as proposed
would be able overbid independent refiner
for oil and undersell him in the market for the
refined product l do not believe however, that
the State will embark IN the business OF refining
it only do so by devious method.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-17
NEw-YORKER THOUGHT A SUICIDE

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TBIBUHE.l
Cincinnati, Feb. 16.-The body of Samuel Bar
rietr an eccentric New-York electrical inventor.
was found to-day in room in a hotel at Dayton.
Ohio IN circumstances that indicate suicide The
inventor has a wife living in this city.
Friends Of the dead man declare that the fear
that he might be prosecuted 70: alleged bgamy
lee 10 BaTrieJt's death They say that there is a
woman IN EeW-York who has three children and
VINO says she is also Barriett's wife 1t is said
that she viii charge that BARRETT secured no di-
Torce from her Barriett's friends say that he die
secure divorce before his marriage TO the Gin
cinnsfi woman.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-17
HoKE SMITH REPLIES TO CHARGE
Says 1t May Be Scandal to Allow Oil Lease
to Remain in Force.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBUNE.l

Atlanta Ga, Feb 16.-Eoke Smith tonight re-
fused TO make statement regarding the state
ments made to-day by Secretary Hitchcock re-
gardng the grant Of oil privileges in the Indian
Territory when he Secretary of State Mr.
Smith does not wish to discuss the affair until he
gets further information from Washington He
only says that II it scandal TO make the grant
when nobody knew the value of the lands, it is
doubly scandal the part of the present admin
istratlon to allow half OF the lands TO be held by
The benehcisries OF the grant
New-York tribune., 1905-02-17
DYSPEPSIA GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE.
Iowa Woman Wants a Husband That Can
Eat the Things She Likes
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

PTimphar, Iowa, Feb 16.-Mrs Carrie Field, of
sanborn. has filed petition here for divorce from
T T Field, alleging that her husband is badly
afflicted with dyspepsia that It is impossible to live
with him. She declares the trouble was contracted
before their marriage, and that she did not know
O. il. The dishes which he cannot eat are emu
merated.
Mrs. Field declares that her husband will have
none Of The things Of which she is fond. and that
as she must cook separate dishes for both the
strain her is TOO severe.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-17
PRAIRIE OIL COMPANY NOT WORRIED
Paying No Attention to the Charges Made
Against It. It's President Saws.

Pittsburg. Feb. l6-Wilnam ]. Young. president
Of the Prairie Oil and Gas Company. of Kansas.
against which the oil investigation will be pri-
mar1ly directed. to-day said that the company was
not afraid of investigation
1.-The char.ss being agitated at present are with
out foundation" he said and paying no
attention to them. In fact we will aid the in
vestigators TO end the controversy quickly
as possible"
New-York tribune., 1905-02-17
EFFECT OF THE DECISION
No Further appeal in VenesueIa-
Am1er!ca's Action Uncertain.
CBy The Associated Press.)

washington, Feb. 16.-The State Department to-
day received a dispatch from Minister Bowen at
Caracas. stating that the Supreme Court had con-
frnaed is former decree sequestratng the property
IN Venezuela of the New-York and Bermudez As
phalt Company. The action of the court brings
the asphalt dispute to the critical point for it is
now incumbent on the government here to make the
next move. The decree stops the asphalt company
from further efforts to regain possession of the
property by appeals to the Venezuelan courts.
At the same time that it lodged the motion now
dismissed by the Venezuelan Supreme Court the
asphalt company made strong appeal to the Stata
rtent here for aid asserting that Justice had
been denied It by the Venezuelan government The
President requested Attorney General Moody to
report whether or not there had been a MISCARRIAGE
Of Justice such would warrant formal protest
by this government. After exhaustive consid-
grafton Of the subject the Department OF Justice
has prepared an opinion, principally the work of
Assistant Attorney General Russell but so far this
has not been formally returned TO the President
Il IS believed that the opinion is to the effect that
the asphalt company has not been fairly treated
not only according TO the principles of English law
but on the basis of the ordinary Venezuelan
legal practices.
However, the President has not yet determined on
the he shall pursue. Now that President
Castro returned to Caracas il is expected that
Minister Bowen viii his efforts TO prevent
The case from proceeding II a point where a sum-
mary demand must bs made on the Venezuelan
government TO right the wrong which it is alleged
10 have committed
The Attorney General Of Venezuela in July last
brought two proceedings against the New ork
and BermudeZ Company. of the Asphalt Trust one
for non-fulflment OF the terms Of its concession
Of the GUa--aco asphalt lake ana the other for
completely in the rebellt9n OF Manuel A. Matos
The former action was heard by the High Federal
Court while the charges OF participation in tho
revolt against President Castro is IN the Court
Of First Instance. The many appeals from the
utions for more time by the defendant company
have been responsible for the delay in reaching q
hnal decision. In the action fo- the annulment of
the New-York and Bermudez Company's conces-
sion. the High Federal Court. under the power
given il by the Venezuelan constitution, placed an
embargo on the asphalt property at Guanaco and
appointed an American as receiver pending final
decision The cable dispatch of Minister Bowen to
the State Department means that the High Fed
e5al Court has confirmed its action in placing an
embargo on the property of the trust.
John D: Lindsay. OF Nicoll, Anable g. Lindsay,
counsel for the New-York and Bermudez Com
pany, refused yesterday to discuss the cases.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-17
VENEZUELA STUBBORN.
ASPHALT PLEA DENIED
Supreme Court Reaffrms Decision
against the Company.
By The Associated Press.)

Paris, Feb. 16.-A semi-official dispatch from
Caracas says that under pressure from Presi-
dent Castro the court has ordered the sequestra-
tion Of the landed property of the American
Asphalt Company. This decision, the dispatch
sd6s. has caused excitement in the American
colony at Caracas.
Ellsworth American., 1905-08-09

Professor Smith was once lecturing
on natural philosophy, and In the
course of his experiments he intro
duced a most powerful magnet, with
which he attracted a block of iron from
a distance OF two feet.
Can any OF you conceive greater
attractive powerE" demanded the lee
turer, with an air of triumph.
Il can," answered voice from the
audience.
mot a natural terrestrial object"
Yes, indeed"
-~ The lecturer somewhat puzzled, chal-
lenged the man who had spoken to
name the article.
Then up rose old Johnny Sowerby.
Said he: II will give you facts, pro-
fessor. and you can judge for yourself.
When | was a young man there was a
little piece of natural magnet done up
In a neat cotton dress as was called
Betsy Maria. She could draw me four
teen miles on Sunday over plowed land
no matter what wind or weather there
was. There was no resistin' her. That
magnet o. yourn is pretty good, but it
won't draw so far as Betsy MariaF'
Ellsworth American., 1905-08-09

THAT man" said the photographer,
'owes me $50 for dozen cabinets. l
wish / dared to treat him as he would
be treated In Russia.
''In Russia If you don't pay your pho
tographer's bill he hangs your picture
in his window upside down. Every
Russian photographers window has
FIVE or six of these reversed pictures
in it. and there is always a little crowd
of people outside craning their hecks
and saying:
"'Oh, that is Vasili Popoffsky. Won't
he be ashamed And look at Anna
OIlnsky. You'd think she'd be able to
pay is that Senia Gogol there? 1t
certainly is. What pityp
Russian photographers thanks to
this unique method of theirs, have few
unpaid bills. If only their method was
in use hereln Chicago Chronicle.
Ellsworth American., 1905-08-09
A Cheerful View.

When OZias Ransome of Potterville
saw the bill rendered by the physician
who had ministered TO his Ills for three
days in New York he puckered his lips
and gave shrill whistle.
My stars, OH. you aren't going to
give that man any such sum of money
as that, now, are your" demanded his
wife. with much spirit. you know it's
extortiou you know But, to her
amazement. Mr.. Ransome placed his
hands in his pockets and tipped back
the hotel chair In "A position that indi-
Gated peace of mind.
Now. see here. Eudory," he said
TRANQUILITY, Il didn't sense 1t at first,
but when you consider that in Potter
vile I'D have had to be sick most six
months 10 run up bill o. that size
we've got something to be thankful for
that | was took with that spell here
stead OF at home"
Mrs. Ransome pressed her hand to
her forehead.
But supposlng you had only been
sick those three days at home, and
she began with a bewildered air. find
ing small comfort in her husbands rea-
soning-''why, them
We've no need to suppose" said
Mr.. Rausome, with cheerful firmness.
We've got TO take the DEGREES of Prov
idence jest as they come. You dwell
on the thought OF my being saved six
months in bed right in the heat o. sum-
,t.at.
Ellsworth American., 1905-08-09
Combine OF Coasfing Vessels.

The stockholders of the Gilbert Trans
portation Co., have authorized the direc-
tors to increase the capital stock of the
corporation from 100000 to $2,500,000
The entire amount of new stock author
lied will not be issued at once, but new
shares will be put out as the needs of the
business may from time to time demand.
The company has elected these direc-
tors; Prentiss Howard, of Webster,
Mass, Eli Atwood, of Lebanon, Pa,
Daniel E. Ford and Amos r. Carver, of
New York city, M. L. Gilbert, o. A. Gilbert,
Benjamin F. Williams and c. H. Viii
liams, of Mystic, Conn, and Thomas
Hamilton, Charles r. Hanscom sand F.
W. Allen, of New London, Conn.
1t is the intention ultimately to acquire
control of fleet of at least 100 coasting
vessels. 1t is likely that the company
will have a shipyard of its own for re-
pairing and reftting its vessels.
Ellsworth American., 1905-08-09

those moss draped trees that nightY'
ne queen toyed with her fan and
sighed. II love you! I love you, /
ioye your chanted the Jester passion
ately.
As my wife," resumed the king.
you VIII always be the queen Of
scenes like this" The eyes Of the
queen swept the house before her-tier
upon tier Of beautiful women In gor-
gcous gowns aud Jewels, men whose
admiration and preference counted for
great deal. and, above all else the at
mosphere ~ wealth and culture and
beauty. Could she afford to reject 1t
all?
7 am old" the king continued sadly.
"All that II left in life for me is you.
Surely for the few years remaining
could you not share them with me?
Ih.nk" -gently-"wh ii would mean
TO you-afterward ask no love-
u am. young" the jester whispered
eagerly. u love you. Things are be-
ginning to change for the better with
re. Can YOU afford to sell yourself,
Margot, for gold? What are the kinks
millions to my love. Margot?''
Into the eyes Of the queen a srcht
light suddenly leaped. but she sighed
again when she looked at the king.
Gne by one the makers were strag-
Cling up to say good night. Far over
head the musicians were playing again
IF Ever Cease to Love" the carnival
air. The king bent YEARLY toward her.
Shall come for my answer tomor-
row. he asked patiently. Then, with
fresh ardor. You viii not walk the
worlds way weeping when the coach
man bies you ride. your ma1esty?" he
questioned pleadingly.
My loye"-the TESTERS lips touched
her hahd--"if you choose the palace.
who will keep my homer The queen
suddenly caught the clowns fingers
with n thrilling grasp. Quick as
thought he slipped ring on the third
finger OF her left hand.
The king end queen had risen to
depart.
Il shall come for my answer at to-
morrow" he reminded.
"Why-why not take 1t tonightr' the
queen asked shyly. 81 can never mar
ry you, your majesty, because 1 am to
wed another"
ITO wed another?" the king faitered
pitifully. "To-wed-another?"
This Is he, your majesty" the queen
replied. turning TO the Jester.
Think" the king pleaded. Think
"The queen has thought" the Jester
announced in manly tones. And he
knelt and kissed the cold hand Of the
king.
Ellsworth American., 1905-08-09
FOX GOOD ROADS.
County Commissioners of State Adopt
Uniform Specifications.

1 County Commissioners of State Adopt
Uniform Specifications.
A large stride IN the direction of road
improvement in Maine was made at the
meeting Of the county commissioners Of
the State in Aroostook county last week.
1t was the result OF suggestion made by
Paul D. Sargent, State highway commits
sioner, in his address to the convention.
Commissioner Sargent suggested that
specifications for road work under the
direction of county commissioners should
be uniform The convention Immediately
adopted the suggestion, ard appointed a
committee to confer with Commissioner
Sargent and formulate specifications TO be
adopted. The committee named was com
posed of Commissioners Hinckley, OF
Hancock; Dunn, of Aroostook; Neatly, of
Androscoggin; Adams, of Sagadahoc, and
Clark, of franklin.
The report submitted by this committee
was unanimously adopted. The principal
features of the specifications recon-
men6ed are as follows:
Width Of Road In cuts to be "a Net
wide outside to outside of ditch at eleva-
tion of centre OF road. Back slope of ditch
to be finished at slope 1h horizontal to
one vertical. On fills to be q feet between
shoulders or between good and sufficient
guard rails where needed
Crown- Cross section of the road, if sur
faced with gravel, to show circular crown
of 12 inches from bottom of ditch to centre
Of road; if surfaced with the natural earth,
crown to be not less than Is inches.
Surface Road to be surfaced with best
material obtainable in vicinity. If gravel
is used to be spread 5 inches at centre
and 6 inches thick at sides.
Grode-We would recommend work ON
hills only when the grade is seven per
cent. or less or can be reduced to that
Sub drains-To be laid not less than
3l5 feet deep, on a true grade and to be
carried to an outlet. To obtain best re-
suits use 4-inch land tile. If this cannot
be had, construct blind drain of rocks.
TeFord Foundation Where it is neces-
sary to use Telford or stone foundation it
should be from 6 to IL feet wide and not
less than IL inches thick Width and
thickness to be increased to suit local con-
ditions.
Cnlrerts-Shonld be built of stone, con-
crete or iron pipe, care being taken to se-
cure good foundation.
Bridge Substructures--To be of stone or
concreter
The specifications will be supplemented
by several pages of instructions and ex-
planation.
Ellsworth American., 1905-08-09
GRAY Family Reunion

The fourth annual reunion of the Gray
family will be held in the grove at James
B. Gray's, West Sedgwick, Wednesday,
Aug. 16, All members of the family by
blood or marriage are cordially invited to
attend, and with their friends will receive
a hearty welcome.
Rev. Clifton NJ Gray, of Charleston, s..
c., and Stanley ID. Gray, of Haverhill,
Mass, will speak in the afternoon. Come
early, bring full lunch basket and make
this reunion day one 10 be remembered.
Ellsworth American., 1905-08-09
Peculiar Disappearance.

j. ID. Runyan, of Butlerville, o., laid
the peculiar disappearance of his painful
symptoms of Indigestion and biliousness
to Or. Kings New Life Pills. He says;
''They are perfect remedy for dizziness,
sour stomach, headache, constipation,
ETC." Guaranteed at E. q. Moore's drug
store urice 25c
Ellsworth American., 1905-08-09
Hancock Pomona Grange

Hancock Pomona grange will meet with
the grange at Bucksport Center, Tuesday
Sept. 5. The programme for the day is as
follows:
opening exercises
Address of welcome. ..........-. Matte Handy
Response. se...................... Hattie Hartman
Business
Five minute speeches
Recess
Call to order and music
Fifth degree
Question--"ResolvedJ That fruit-raising is
far more profitable than dairying or
stock.raising." Affirmative, Joseph Til
lock; negative, Hiram Hartman
Remarks for good of the order
Closing in form
Ellsworth American., 1905-08-09

'what nice little boyw said the
minister. who was making call.
wont you come and shake hands, my
sonT
"Naww snapped the nice little boy.
MY gracious! Don't you like mer"
NAV! had ter git me hands an
face washed jist because you come
Philadelphia Press.
Ellsworth American., 1905-08-09
CherrYfieId Eair.

The premium list for the forty-sixth
annual fair of the West Washington Agri-
cultural society fair, is out. The dates
for the fair this year are Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday, Sept, 10, 20 and 21.
Ellsworth American., 1905-08-09

Men are always wanting to do some
great thing. Let them overcome them
selves, for that is the greatest conquest
Henry Drummond.
Ellsworth American., 1905-08-09

Ethyl-Did Annette get anything out of
her breach of promise suit? Babette~-
Nothing at all; the man decided to marry
her.
Ellsworth American., 1905-08-09

bushel of Liverpool salt shall weigh 60
pounds. and hushel of Turks Island salt snail
.Te'~H 20 pounds.
1he s4andard weight of bushei of potatoes
in good order lit for shipping, is 60 pounds;
of apri :, c-nds.
- -, .->.-A.. weight of bushel of beans in
~ ~-u,r and lit for shipping, is 50 pounds.
% wheat, beets. ruta basa turnips and peas. 80
pounds; of corn, 56 pounds; of onions. 81
pounds; of carrots, English turnips, rye and
Indian meal, so pounds; of parsnips, As pounds;
of barley ana buckwheat, As pounds; of oats,
81 pounds. or even measure as by agreement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
,EMBRoDERFD PINK NET CONN

neck to make 1t becoming, for crepe de
chine against the skin is apt to be a little
harsh, even In some becoming shade of
color. Pale green's yellows. a long range
of white (for there are a great many dir
ferent shadings in white this year, gray.
pale blue, pink and SO on indefinitely, are
the fayorite colors. The dark shades of
red and the black crepe de chimes must
needs be laid aside for a time as they are
no longer fashionable.
" X
White crepe de chine house gowns made
with fnsertions-that is, the entredeux of
lace-of little deeper shade Of white are
the most effective of any. If any color is
desired. 1t can be given by the lining. which
shows through the entredeux The skirt
and waist to correspond are even more
fashionable than the tea gown style, and
the gown Is more useful because it can be
worn for more occasions. 1t should, how
ever, have something distinctive about it
which would make it different from crepe
de chine costume suitable for a garden
| party.
There Is very thin quality of crepe de
chine that makes up well In accordion
plated effects. These are always fashion,
able, and the accordion-plated gown is a
charming thing for any to whom 1t is
becoming If it is to be made into a tea
gown, the style that has the long, flowing
lines from the shoulder to hem is the best
to choose. The princesse effect can he
given by the plaits being arranged in
skirt and waist that they come exactly to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-18
WEDDING
SUMNER

!, tegic points OF decoration Is the staircase
balustrade.. for 1t Is the first conspicuous
object to meet the eyes of entering guests.
For this reason and because 1t Is most
easily adorned. 1t should be made as at
tractive and festive as lies in the decora-
tors power by winding the rods lightly and
the rail more heavily with green.
II there IL q mirror In the hall its frame
will give opportunity for hanging more
green. and bow of tulie can be caught In
at the top, surrounding all Usually there
Is shelf at the lower edge of mirror.
and this can be bedded or banked with
flowers.
An archway between rooms. II drilled.
should surely have the latter covered with
shrubbsry. California privet and laurel are
both satisfactory for filing large spaces
like this, II one cannot AFFORD the necessary
quantities of more deli0ate and expensive
green. Bringing the shrubbery down the
nuch - asA1oAa. rhod0dendrOnk pe0uies Or
ANen rpeaa can be tnkermlnelod.