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New-York tribune., 1905-08-24
CAIN THE FIRST STRIKER.
George r. Baer Says Labor Troubles
Began zcith Genesis.
oBy relegranh 70 The Trlbune.) }

Denver. Aug. 23-Cain was the first striker
and he killed Abel because Abel was the more
posperous fellow" said George T. Baer. the
graf coal and railway man here to-day. Mr.
Ese was asked II he had any idea how strikes
would be settled In the future.
Ho. nor has anybody else" returned Mr.
Bser. Strikes began with Genesis. They origi-
hate al the beginning of the world" Then he
maee The remark about Cain.
Writers on the subject OF strikes, in the
Magazines, books and newspapers. have had no
actual experience or they would not be so ready
10 propose the settlement of strikes. They are
oreamers. strikes arc susceptible OF settlement
only upon such basis as the circumstances and
conditions involved II them dictate.
Men who have no practical knowledge OF the
subject are idealists. Their theories worth
less"
Ny Baer declared that the open shop system
was the only guarantee for industrial peace and
Prosperity
nj Baer denied that he said during the last
~.lhfacite strike that he "the man into
NAose hands God in His Infinite wisdom has
paced the anthracite ooal feds" He said he
never oreanled Of saying such a thing.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-24
MILLIONS FOR BUILDING
DR.. Harper Announces So. 0O,000-
Source Not Disclosed.

Chicago. Aug 23.-In an address to-day be-
fore a class of summer graduates at the Uni
versity of Chicago. President Harper announced
that there was on hand $60O0,0OO with which
new buildings were TO be constructed. In the
course Of his address Mr.. Harper denied that
the University OF Chicago is inimical TO the
existence Of small colleges.
He said that the fact that John D. Rockefeller
had given Sl0.000.000 to the general educational
fund. and that this money is TO be used solely
for the benefit OF small colleges is the best
answer TO the charge that the university's
founder has no sympathy with minor institu-
tions.
DR. Harper when asked whence came the
Sc 900 on hand for buildings. declined
TO explain Likewise he refused to say whether
the vast sum had been chiefly contributed by
Mr.. Rockefeller or tell who the donors are. That
the money was available for the purpose he had
stated was all he cared to reveal DR.. Harper
ala not say for what the new buildings were to
he used At the university the general impress
sion is that technology and medicine Will be
given housing at last
New-York tribune., 1905-08-24

by the action of the conference today in post
poning the next session until Saturday.
Two sessions were held to-day. one at go
and one at O'clock -Four OF the protocols
were approved and signed. Then Baron Ko-
mura laid before VI. Witte what the Japanese
describe as new proposals" and what NJ witte
declares 10 be "all old, but in new form" and
further consideration Of the protocols was post
pOned.
VIII Saturdays session be the last OF the
conference NJ. Witte was asked this evening.
His reply, translated into the vernacular. was
It's up to st. Petersburg and to Toxic" and il
is from those capitals that the next real news
must be expected.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-24
INDICTMENT SECRET.
Great Care That There Should Be
No Leak from Washington.

Washington. Aug 23-F. A. Peckham. the
New-York broker who arrested in Sara
toga Today. has been one Of the most conspic-
uous hg7Ires in the investigation of the cotton
report leakage in the Department Of Agriculture.
bis indictment is the first which has become
known in connection with the sensational de-
veloprlents growing out OF the charges against
the integrity Of the government cotton statis-
tics Tt is understood that his arrest was made
on a bench warrant issued by Chief Justice Cla-
bauFh. Of the Supreme Court Of the District Of
Colun bia, for alleged conspiracy to defraud the
government in connection with the cotton crop
report Of the Department Of Agriculture The
fact Of the Indictment had been kept secret in
this city.
Mr Peckham's name has been associated very
closely with that of Moses Haas of Nevv-York
and both Of them declined TO testify before the
grand jury here. Secretary Wilson reported
that l. C. Van Ripper, OF New-York said that
Haas acted as a go-between in conveying in
formation from Holmes. the dismissed associate
staustican. 10 other New-York brokers' Cor
respondence between Holmes and brokers found
by the Secret Service agents contained the
initial p" which is said TO have been the way
In which Holmes referred to Peckham Ac-
cording 70 the report Of Secretary Wilson on
the investigation he made Holmes admitted
that he and Peckham had close relations-were
a. one time associated in q business venture in
which Holmes was TO have an interest equal to
the sum OF $4,000. which he 70 receive as
gift from the other members Of the firm"
Secretary Wilson said that Holmes admitted
thai when he had occasion to visit New-Yo
he frequently found that his hotel bills were
paid by Peckham or by Van Riper. Secretary
Wilson'S report charged Holmes with communi-
eating information in advance 10 Van Ripper
and Noses Haas. Of New-York. The names ~
any others indicted in connection with Peck
ham on The conspiracy charge have been with
held
United States District Attorney Beach, who
has been prosecuting the investigation. could
not ne found up To a late hour tonight, his
family saving that they did not know where he
New-York tribune., 1905-08-24
F. /. PECKHAM ARRESTED
THO W4RRANTS ISSUED.
Acf,ity IN Cotton Leak InOestigd-
ton-OfciaIS Busy and Silent.


Saratoga Aug. 23.-Frederick A. Peckham. in
sicted in the District Of Columbia for conspiracy
,o defraud the United States government in con-
,ection with the leakage in the cotton reports OF
.As Department Of Agriculture. was arrested at
,,A Grand Union Hotel here to-day. lie was
,--signed before United States Commissioner
TpsJes NJ Dawson. with County Judge Nash
Rockwood as counsel, and viii be examined to-
Peckham was unable 10 procure $4,000 bail,
and was locked up in the Saratoga County jan,
81 Ballston Spa.
Tbe adjournment Of the examination till to-
morrow was 20 allow time for the arrival OF
United States District Attorney G. B. Curtis. OF
f5iprha raton Two indictments were found
againsf Peckham in the District Of Columbia.
end a bench warrant against him vas issued
bv Chief Judge H. NJ. Clabaugh. Of the District
Of Columbia Supreme Court
That there IS activity in connection with the
cotton leak scandal was shown yesterday by the
early arrival in this city OF United States At
torney Beach OF Washington who has for sew
e-al weeks devoted his time. even TO the fore
going OF his vacation. 10 efforts 70 get at the
bottom Of the alleged Teak" Mr.. Beach went
q. once TO the Office Of the United States Dis
t-ict Attorney for this district, where he was
for an hour or more closeted with Mr.. WISE As
sstant Attorney. who is acting as District At
torney in the absence of General Burnett, and
the First Assistant. IL. FRANK LioSu.
A. the end Of the conference Mr.. Beach, ac-
cor.panied by Mr.. Wise. went TO the office OF
Attorney Samuel Hitchcock. No. 10 william
Ft Mr. Hitchcock IS United States Commis-
slorer. AMI during the absence of United States
Commissioner Shields from the city usually
issues the more important federal warrants,
particularly when secrecy is wanted.
Although Mr.. Wise waited in his Office at the
Federal Building until after O'Clock, no arrest
vas made UP TO that hour. District Attorney
Beach Of Washington, returned to that city on
The go ?. n. train. Mr Beach evaded news
psper men, but IL is known that he caused the
ISSUANCE by Commissioner Hitchcock Of two
warrants IL connection with the cotton cases.
The person named in Of the warrants, it
was found. was in Saratoga. Before ne left for
Washington, Nj Beach learned that an arrest
had been made at the Spa by federal officials
The second warrant was placed in the hands
of United States Marshal Henkel TO serve, and
the person named in the warrant was in New
York City. or al a nearby summer hotel He
was not taken into custody last night. but IL is
thought likely that the arrest will Tbe made this
morning.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-24
MANY TAKE TENT CURE.
The Simple Life as 1t Is LiUed Out
IN Kansas.
Rr r.legraph % The Tribunal

Paola, Kan. Aug 23-A stranger in this city
is impressed by the great number of tents in all
parts of town. and is naturally curious until he
is told that there is a fad here for sleeping out
doors.
It started early last summer and has grown
steadily, as each one who has tried 1t tells OF
the benefits he has received from sleepeing out
doors.
Since began TO sleep in a tent" said fol-
lower of the fad, Il feel much better. Befor.
began to sleep outdoors 1 never felt refreshed
when I got up in the morning. Now 1 feel
bright and am able TO do my work much bet
New-York tribune., 1905-08-24
FAMILY STOPS WEDDING
Aged Man, Restrained by Court,
Nay Not Marry Young Woman.
By Telegraph to The Tribunel

Bennington, VT. Aug. 3-Columbus Huling
eighty-one years old. of North Bennington. said
TO be worth several hundred thousand dollars has
been restrained by law from marrying Miss Jennie
Bissel. factory girl. of North Bennington, who is
young enough be his granddaughter.
Mr.. Huling's family got wind of the marriage.
which was TO take place last week, and made ap-
pIicaton TO the Probate Court for the appointment
OF a guardian. the ground that Mr. Huling.
incapactated.
1t was reported that Mr. Huling was TO give Miss
Bissell $4,000 the day OF the wedding
New-York tribune., 1905-08-24
NEGRO BAND CAUSES TROUBLE.

(By Telegraph 70 The TTbune)
Montgomery Ala. Aug -23-Because the band OF
the CAPITOL City Guards the only negro militia
company in the State played We'll Hang jeff
Davis 20 a Sour Apple Tree officers OF the white
companies are having petitions signed asking
Governor Jelks to muster out the negro company
To make their petition strong they have charged
the captain OF the negro company with grand lar
ceny and other equally disgraceful acts.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-24
TRAIN PORTER SUES FOR $4,000
(By Telegraph to The

(By Telegraph TO The Trhune1
Pittsburg Aug. 23-There was echo of the big
Pennsylvania Railroad wreck at Harrisburg on May
Ii here to-day when Napoleon B. Russell colored
porter who was the train entered suit for
S25 GOO damages Russell says he was in the employ
of the road at that time and that he was injured
while in the discharge OF his duties. He lives in
New-York tribune., 1905-08-24
LONG WALK FROM HOME.

(By Telegraph The Trihune)
Omaha Aug. @.-Stub the handsome mastih be-
longing TO Mr.. and Mrs. o. II. Henning OF this
city. walked 500 miles from Omaha 10 Superior.
Wis, join his master and mistress. Mfr and
Mrs. Henning took the dog TO Superior last year.
animal turned up their hotel In Superior, nav
ing walked ths entire distance
New-York tribune., 1905-08-24
LIE DIRECT EQUAL TO A BLOW.
lBy TeIegraph ID Nc Tribu

(By Telegraph 20 The IflbuneJ
Richmond. Va, Aug. 23.-Police Commissioner
Chris Manning discharged in the police court
to-day for assault on j n Goodwin, when he
proved that Goodwin called him liar. Police
Justice Crutchheld said he considered the word liar
equivalent to a first blow and would nne no man
far IL
New-York tribune., 1905-08-24
SETTING TIE PACE.

y.es usn ne New York Central gAnes placed IN ser
- - ne Empire State Express IN 1881 the 20.hour
lsi.r lsi5bsl'4n b m Flyer in 1899. followed nine Years
spco.,ss me 10Th Century Limited. the wonderfully
cbicssssill z5-hour train between New York and
sor5So; lAey set the pace for the railways of the
New-York tribune., 1905-08-24
$3.50 TO ATLANTIC CITY AND RETURN

Sunday excursion August o. via PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad Special train leaves New-Y York o:45 a M,
Stopping al Newark and Elizabeth Returning,
Leaves Atlantic City 200 p. m-Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1905-08-24
pgwEY,s sAuTERNE & mosELLE WINES

Are most satisfying in Summer Weather.
H. T. Dewey & Sons Co. lSS Fulton St. New YORK
-(AdYt
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-31
INLAND WEATHER

At 8 o'clock .his morning, the weather conditions on the Yukon river and along the line of the W. P. S Y. R. were as follows:
 Sksgwsy-Clear, strong north wind, l6 above,
 Glacier-Clear, cslm, 10 below. White Pass-Clear, strong north wind, II below.
 Fraser-Clear, calm, 30 below. Log Cabiu-Clear, calm, IS below. Bennett-Clesr, calm, 30 below. Penuingtou-Clear, calm, g below. CaribOu-Clear, calm, g below. Cowley-Clear, calm, B below. Whitehorse-Clear, light south wind, 22 below.
 Lower Labarge-Clear, calm, 10 be- low.
 HOotaliuqua-Clear light south wind, 42 below.
 Big Salmon-Clear, calm, 70 below. Yukon Crossiug-Clesr, ealm, 40 be- low.
 Selkirk-Foggy, calm, 45 below. Selwyn-Clear, calm, A. below. Stewart-Clear, calm, 45 below. Ogilvie-Clear, calm, 46 below. Dawson-POggy, calm, A below. Fortymile-Clear, ca m, g below. Eagle-Clear, calm, 24 below. Atliu-Ciear, calm. 2S below.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-31
WILL STAY
Wheeler and BOlshaniu in
 Force

The order of the president, taking the Alaska customs employees under the civil service, will give permanent jobs to all those in the customs service at Skagway including J. N. Wheeler and N. E. Bolshanin. That is the jrdg- ment of those who are best informed
 Matthew Bridge, the deputy collect or of customs at Skagway, says Mir. Wheeler and Mir, Bolshanin were laid oil temporarily and they will be on the payroll again before March l. They will not be considered as employees who are engaged only during the open sea- son.
 Mir. BOlshanin will resume work Feb ruary l5, when he will succeed Allen J. Walker, of the Juneau force, who will quit the service at that time on account of his health.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-31
Ordinance No. 62.

An ordinance to regulate the Use of
 water from the water works of the
 town of Skagway, and to establish
 rules ana regulations for the govern
 neut of employees and consumers and
 rates pertaining to the same.
 Be it ordained by the common council
 of the Town of Sksgway.
 Section 1. The committee on water works of the common council shall have immediate control and management of every hing pertaining 10 the water works of this town, and do all other acts that may be necessary for .he prudent management and protection of said works, subject to the confirmation of the common council.
 But the council shall appoint the of- fcers and employees of said water works ana prescribe their salaries or compen- sation upon nominations and recon mendations to be made and reported to the council by the committee on water works, or by a majority or minority of said committee.
 The officers of the works shall consist of & supervisor of the works and water registrar.
 The supervisor shall be the general executive officer of the works.
 He shall keep a eouplets record St
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-31

Section IS. No plumber or other person will be allowed to make connec- tions with the city mains. or to make al- terations in pipes or other fixtures in connection therewiGh, or to connect pipes when they have been disconnec- ted, or to turn water of on any pre- misses, without the permission of the supervisor or the committee on water works.
 Section 1e. Plumbers doing work by which water may be drawn from the city mains must make in writing true and accurate report of the work done within three days after the completion of same, on forms furnished blythe town. Section 20 Plumbers violating this ordinance in any particular, or failing to perform their work according to the rules and regulations herein laid down, or executing 1t unskillfullY, or to the damage of the city water works, shall be debarred from making connections with the city maius.
 Section 7I. The supervisor and mem- bers of the committee on water works, may have free access at proper hours or the day to all parts of buildings and premises in which water may be deliver ed from the city main, for the. purpose of inspecting the condition of the pipes and fixtures and the manner in whilh the water is used.
 Section 27 On failure to comply with the provisions of this ordinance as T condition to the use of water, or to pay the water rates at the time and iu the manner hereinafter provided, the water may be shut of until payment is made of the amout due, with one dollar in ad- dition for the expense of turning the water of and on.
 Section 23. After the water has been shut of at the stop cock at the curb as provided in Section 22, if it shall be turned on by any person except an au- thorized employe of the city, an eXcava- ton will Ee made in the street, the water shut off at the main and not turned on again until the arrears, the cost of rs placing the street and five (s) dollars for the expense of shutting the water oil and turning it on is paid.
 Section 24. The water rates shall be due, payable in advance on the first of each month (except for meter which shall be paid on the first day of the sue ceediug mouth) and if not paid within the first ten days, the right is hereby reserved to shut of the premises as pro- vided iu Sections 22 and 23.
 Section "A. The foregoing provisions of this ordinance must be strictly com- piled with in every instance and water must be paid for by all persons supplied according to the following schedule of water rates.
 Employees of the city are not permit ted to make any exceptions whatever,
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-31
Cured His Mother of RhsGnatism

"Iy mother has been a sufferer for many years from rheumatism" says W. H. Howard Of Husband, Peuusyivauia, "At times she was unable to move at all, while at all times walking was pain ful. presented her with bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and after 8 few applications she decided 1t was the most wonderful pain reliever she had ever tried, in fact, she Is never without it now and IS at ull times ah's to walk. An occSsic nal application Pain Balm keeps away pair that sle was form erlv trou nICc, witS.' For sale by Kelly Drug Go.
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-31
CLEVfiAD
 HAS BIG LEAD

Will Cleveland gained ia his long le' d iu the Roller Room criObage tourna- ment. The playing in this tournament has been brisk since it started. F. C.. Flaharty has joined the list of players.
 The stan diug of the players at noon today was as follows:
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-31
Winter Goods at woIland's

The bad weather will be upon us in a short time and now is su opportune time 70 order a winter suit or winter overcOat. We are specially prepared with a fine line of winter suitings, over coats and pants. Leave your order and receive prompt attention.
 F. wOLLAND, Merchant Tailor
The daily Alaskan., 1905-01-31
SCHEDULE OF MONTHLY RATES
Dwellings. Private Residences, Etc.

Dwellings, Private Residences, Etc. Occupied by one family......... S2 %. Bath tubs, each, in addition to aoOVe. .................... GO Water closets, each. ....... .... 25I Ed, h family in a dwelling to be
 considered as a dwelling. Hotel, bourdi7g and lodging
 houses in addition to minimum
 rate of S2.
 For each guests bed room. 1O' Bath tubs, each, h,............... 0O Water closets, each. 5O| Urinals, each. ch................. 25I $ ores and other ordinary busi-
 ness hou es not otherwise pro
 Vlded for. r.......,............ UO| Bath tubs, each, If for private
 Use only. otherwise same as ho-
 tels or other public places). 25 Water closets, each, (it for pri-
 vate use only, otherwise same
 as hotels or other public places) 20I Urinl.s, each, (if or private use
 only, otherwise same as hotels
 or other public places. ...... 25| Barber shops and bath houses, First chair. OO| Each additional chair. ........... 5OI Bath tubs, each .......... ..... sol Water closets and urinals, if for
 private use, same as for dwell
 lings, if for public use, same as
 hotels or other public places. Saloons:
 Bar rate ate...................... 200 Hydraulic beer pumps, each..... l OO| Water closets, each. h............. 5O| Urina'S, each. ch................... 0O| Restaurant, chop houses, lunch
 counters, etc.,
 Minimum rate e.......,......... , OO For each seat at table or counter, 10. "All Night" service, 50 per cent
 additional.
 Laundries:
 Steam, tin addition to steam boil
 CTS for power purposes.)...... ! 90. Hand .................... Q VO Bakeries:
 Minimum rate. te.................. / 0O Water for other uses or business than those named in the foregoing schedule may be furnished at special rates to be fixed by the committee on water works, subject to the approval of the council. The water rates may be changed and added 10 by the committee on water works whenever the interests of the city may make such changes necessary. Section 26. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force form and after it's passage and approval.
 Approved. w. B. King,
 President pro tenn, Attest, W. s. McKean,
 Clerk and Auditor.
 Passed the council this 2lst day of November, 1904,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-07
BLOWN TO cEiLINo
IN AUTOMOBILE.
Frank {. Bull. Wealthy Manufacture
Of Racine, Wis, Escapes Death
In Strange Accident.

RACINE. Wis, Sept. lin the Bull
Robinson $4,000 stables this morn
ing an explosion wrecked an $500
automobile, damaged the garage de-
partment $4,000 and nearly killed
Frank X. Bull, president of the ]. /.
Case Threshing Machine Company,
and one of the wealthiest and best
known men in the Northwest.
Mr.. Bull had been out riding in an
automobile owned by James Cow
ling. Entering the garage, he ran the
machine upon the turn table for the
purpose of placing 1t in the stall. The
table Is worked by electricity. Mr..
Bull pulled string that turned on
the current. There was terrific ex.
plosion. The turn table. automobile
and Mr.. Bull were blown up against
the ceiling of the barn, sixteen feet
high.
A hole was broken in the ceiling,
the side of the barn wrecked. the
turn table, made of cement, broken to
pieces, and the automobile twisted
into shapeless mass. The machine
fell right side up. Mr.. Bull has three
bad cuts on the face and is injured
about the body, but physicians state
not fatally. The explosion is said to
have been caused by grass from clean.
ing fluids forming in the pit under
the turn table being ignited by an
electric spark.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-09-07

Speaking Of the reassessment Of
lands in Monongalia county, the Nor
gantown Post says:
AS compared with Marion county
and many other counties our per cent.
or aggregate increase was not greater.
But all such comparisons are useless
as basis without knowing the rela.
tive proportion and accuracy of the
old valuations. In any event the inc.
qualities between counties is OF little
Importance, since all State taxes on
real estate are to be reduced to the
maximum of cents from IS cents on
each 500 of valuation, and the local.
or county, district and municipal taxes
are to be levied by local authority
and spent in the communities paying
same.
Taxes will not be levied or paid on
the new valuations till the year 1906.
Already the rate of levy for all taxes
on lands and lots has been reduced in
this county for this year on an aver.
age of over 90 cents on each 800,
and In Morgantown about 60 cents.
Tax reform does not mean, and
never was understood by its friends
and intelligent advocates to mean the
abolition of taxes, but the equalization
of taxes. and the correction of the
gross inequality and injustice that has
characterized the old system for
hundred years. Be patient with the
officers who are trying faithfully and
honestly to execute the new laws and
watch and wait development. This
does not imply that honest criticism
or suggestions of modification and
Improvement are not proper or should
be discouraged. The new laws are
not perfect, but they are great i'm.
provement over the old.