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New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
TO BUILD A RED CROSS HOSPITAL.
William T. WardwelI Offers 100000 for a
Site Near Fort George

William T. WardweH ex-treasurer Of the
Standard OIL Company. and president of the
New-York Red Cross Hospital has promised
not less than 100000 for site for Red Cross
hospital in this city building is to be erected
with all the latest hospital improvements. Pri-
vate and charitable cases will be taken. and it
win maintain training school for Re1 Cross
nurses.
The officers of the present hospital are: VIII
lam r. Wardwell. president; John s. Huyler
ce-president; Alfred l.. Manerre. treasurer:
Allen Wardwell, secretary; 4. Monae Lesser. ex-
tcutive surgeon. and Sister Bettlna sister In
chief TIE trustees John p. Faure. William
A. Cans John S. HuyIer. Edward II. Johns DIR
A. Monae Lesser. Mrs A. M. Lesser. Orleans
Iongacre, Alfred L. Manierre William T. Ward
well and Allen Wardwen
The hospital now occupies modest quarters NJ
No 10 West Eighty-second-s ana has treated
some five thousand cases. drawn almost excIu-
sively from the poor
Appreciating the necessity for the erection of
q hospital in the upper part or this city owing
TO the Increase OF population there William n.
Wardweil and his associates have determined
to place the new building near Fort George
New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
FOR TARIFF CHANGES.
Wisconsin Republican Congressmen
FaUor Early ReadjuStment.

Washington. Jan. f4.=Tne Republican men,
bers OF the Wisconsin delegation IN the House
held meeting to-day. all being present except
Mr.. Jenkins. and the following resolutions de-
claring for early readjustment of the tariff
were adopted unanimously:
Whereas The National Republican platform
OF 1896. upon which present tariff law Is
based, declares that I'VE not pledged TO
any particular schedule: the question OF rates
Is g practical question to be governed by the
conditions Of the time and of production and
Whereas, The national convention of 1904 de-
clared that "the measure of protection should
always at !east equal the difference in the cost
OF production at home and abroad. we insist
upon the maintenance OF the principles OF pro-
lection, and, therefore, rates of duty should be
readjusted only when conditions have so changed
that the public interest demands their altera-
ton: and
Whereas, We believe that conditions regard
ing the cost OF production have so changed
since the Dingley law was enacted. eight years
ago. that the rates OF duty provided for in GER
tain schedules represent more than the differ
enoe In cost OF production between articles
manufactured In this country and abroad; there
fore
Resolved That the Republican members of
the Wisconsin delegation In the House of Rep
resentstives favor early revision of those
schedules in the Dingley act which are higher
than is necessary to afford adequate protection.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
CRITICISES GOVERNOR.
But Brooklyn Bar Association Says
He Acted Within His Rights.

That In the designation of Justices Rich and
Miller from outside of the district TO serve tenn
porarily with the Appellate Division OF the Second
Department sitting IN Brooklyn. che Governor
had acted clearly within his right under the letter
of the amendment to Section 2 Article VI. OF the
constitution. but that he violated the spirit of the
law is the opinion of the special committee OF the
Brooklyn Bar Association appointed to investigate
the matter. which made its report at a meeting
held in the law library Of the Kings County Court
House yesterday afternoon,
while have no criticism to make on the
score of the personality of the selected" says
the report we believe that his (the Governor's)
act ir so doing is one which. under the circum-
stances cannot be commended by the bar of this
department.
The criticism OF the Brooklyn lawyers is that IN
designating Justices Rich and Miller. who are nom
residents, the Governor has brought il about that
a majority OF the court. or four out Of seven be-
long TO other than the Second Department
New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
SOUGHT FIVE YEARS.
Former Yachting and Horse Shoe
Nan Arrested.

C. Lawton Work. at one time prominent " sSoHt- %
ing and horse show circles was held IN Sz'Vo pan
Nv, IrpI,ad states Commissioner Shields yesterday
on an Indictment nearly five years old charging
fraud in an investment company. Work was ar
rested at his apartment. occupying an entire moor
at No 237 West End-ave., on Friday mSht Il -
eqed b,, tho Trnted states authorities that Work.
since the indictment in May. 1900 has been chased
practically all over the world, through Europe.
Africa, India and Australia.
lie spent money lavshly. il is said. and eluded
his pursuers and by chance was found 10 be
here living as lavishly as before. When the police
heard of his presence here Postmaster Inspector
Holden of Philadelphia. was informed. He brought
the indictment here and arrested him Work was
first arraiEned In the Tombs Court. where he was
Immediately discharged and taken into custody by
Holden for arraignmcnt before the United states
authorities. Before them his examination was ad-
journed until Saturday January A work was
bailed out his bondsnian being William Nelson OF
Seventh-ave. and Thrtie1h-st.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
NO STRIKE AGREEMENT.
Douglass Fall RiUer Strike Confer
enee to Meet Agdin.

Boston Jan. 1.-THE conference held at the State
House to-day on invitation of Governor Douglas. be-
tween a committee of the Fall River cotton goods
manufacturers and representatives OF their striking
employees closed at o'clock this evening. no agree
ment for the settlement Of the strike having been
reached. Another conference will be held al the
State House wednesday next
Following adjournment, Governor Douglass pri-
vate secretary gave out the following statement
which contains all the Governor wished to make
public regarding the conference:
The Fall River strike has not been settled After
an eight hour conference the meeting was ad-
iourned until Wednesday at 1890 O'Clock IN the
morning, at the executive department. state
House.
Though hope of a settlement to-day had been en-
tertained by many OF the labor people, their repre-
sentatives were not dsheartened tonight and It Is
believed that the movement, fathered by the Gov
ernor may still result in ending strike that for
six months has been attended with much suffering
the part of the nearly 26.OOO strikers and with
loss to the mill owners.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
IN THE SENATE.
Status of american Women Who
Marry Foreigners Discussed.

Washington Jan l4-At the beginning of to-day's
session of the Senate Mr.. Dubois introduced an
amendment to the Statehood bill prohibiting the
practice encouragement Of poygamy In the pro-
posed States OF Oklahoma and Arizona. The pro-
vision is in the language Of the Idaho test OATH
The Senate began consideration of bill regu-
lating the restoration to citizenship OF American
women who have married foreigners.
Mr.. Nelson said the bill was intended TO apply to
women Of this country who married abroad, and
who divorced. or whose husbands died.
Mr.. Bacon said that as the bill stood 1t did not
require the conditions named by Mr.. Nelson to
enable the American wife of foreigner to secure
restoration to citizenship.
Mr. Depew said It not the intention of the bill
to confne 1t to widows and divorced women but to
all women who have foreign husbands. The woman
suffragists and the women OF the American League.
he said. took exception to the fact that women lost
their citizenship by marrying foreigner, while
did not
Mr.. Hale expressed tho opinion that when women
married their citizenship was merged in that of
their husbands
Mr.. Lodge suggested an amendment conhning the
operation OF the bill TO widows and lawfully d.
vorced women.
Mr.. Tillman protested against the amendment as
discriminating against grass widows" I'VE should
not" he said, entirely of those OF our women
who enter upon foreign marital relations because
they are so crazy about titles. and who may want
to get back among decent gentlemen.
Mr. Depew defended international marriages
can reason of propinquity. Ny observation is" he
added. that the title generally ohases the girl
and not the girl the title
The amendment was accepted
Mr.. Hepburn suggested. and Mr.. McCumber Of
fered an amendment. requiring women taking ad-
vantage Of the provisions OF the proposed law to
renOunce all titles Of nobility which they may have
acquired. and it was agreed to.
At the suggestion Of Mr.. Spooner the bill went
over for a day.
A bill making II felony to counterfeit the great
seal or the United States passed. Mr.. Lodge
said tfers present protection against the
OF the national seal.
The Philippine Railroad bill was sent to confer
enes, with Senators Lodge Hale and Culberson
conferrees.
The following bffts were passed: Authorizing the
sale Of obsolete arms to grand army posts; provd-
ing that in the retirement of petty officers and en-
listed men of the navy the entire service of the
men shall be taken into account; authorizing the
President to make temporary assignment Of diplo.
matte and consular officers who may be detained
tfon on the payment OF Dounties to ex-soldiers
Mr.. BeVeridge made another effort to get a time
fixed for taking vote on the Statehood bill, but
Mr.. Bate said the opponents Of the bill are not yet
prepared TO fix day, and could not say when they
would be- He added that several speeches were
still TO be made. and that when those were deliv-
cred tha opposition would be liberal"
The Senate then went into executive session. and
few minutes later adjourned
New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
HOUSE MAKES A SPEED RECORD.
Passes 459 Pension Bills in 103 Minutes
Some of Them for Dead People.

Washington, Jan. 14.-When the House met to-day
Mr. Gillett, of Massachusetts. called up resolu-
ton of inquiry relativ, TO political activity on the
part OF letter carriers introduced by Mr.. Hearst.
lie asked that the House agree TO the resolution,
explaining that called the President and Post
master General for information. It was agreed to.
On motion OF Mr.. Suleway. the House took up
consideration of private pension bills. that being
the regular order for the day.
The first pension bill was tn Correo. military
record Mr.. Maddox Of Geor lo made many in
quiries regarding the case which Mr.. Loudenslager
OF New-Jersey ehdeavored TO answer. Many de-
tails regarding desertion and re-enlistment were
brought out, and Mr. Maddoxs objections were be-
coming vigorous.
He will apply at once to be placed on the PEN
sion roll" he exclaimed
oh he's dead" Mr. Loudensiager hastened to
explain.
'Dead?" repeated Mr.. Maddox. with so much sur
prise in his voice that the House laughed.
81 move that an engrossed copy Of our proceed
ings be sent TO him" remarked Mr.. Grosvenor
'WhereT" asked Mr.. Loudenslager.
speed record for legislation was made In
the passage of 459 pension bill In 1oS minutes The
beneficiaries of bills have died since the
relief have been the House calendar.
widow of soldier In the War OF 1872 Mrs. Rachel
II. Coleman. Of Chicago. secured an increase Of
pension TO $24 a month.
A bill revising the Copyright law with reference
20 trademarks was passed at the instance or MI
Bonynge, of Colorado.
a bill was passed prohibit the use OF the words
the government to the quality of gold silver
articles.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
NIEDRINGHAUs DENIES PLEDGES.
Busch, the Brewer, Says Money Was To Be
Paid Back if Democrats Won Missouri.

St. Louis. Jan 14-In the investigation OF T. K
Eiedringhaus by the Senate and House commit
tees and their probing the accusations that he. as
chairman OF the State Republican Committee. re-
ceived improper campaign contributions Mt Me-
drinshaas denied that he had made promises to
anybody In return for contributions from brewers.
Adolphus Busch on the stand, said that the fund
was guarantee and 1t expected that half or It
would be paid back II the State lost to the Re-
pub,icaus ana ali of II II the national committee had
any money left. He said that the first check for
s25oO was sent by the Anheuser-Busch Brewing
Company, and not by himself personally.
Thomas ]. Atkins. national committeeman denied
that he had promised federal jobs in return for
votes for Niedringhaus for United States Senator.
The report Of the committee Will be drawn up at
the meeting on Monday. in order that it may reach
the House before the voting for United States Sen
ator begins at noon Tuesday.
According the Republican members of the
COMMITTEES, who In majority, the report will
conclude with statement that they found nothing
to substatiate the charge of Representative Grace
that the money given by brewers for the pur
pose Of influencing legislation
Mr.. Busch also said in the course of the investi-
CATION
the campaign cam fund Of 81 IN the month Of October
Shortly after that Senator Fairbanks came 20 st
Louis and delivered speech at Lemp's Hall.
td f y No house to the Speech h party
o'clock Senator Fairbanks and his friends left the
with me into my cellar 70 enjoy another glass Of
wine and smoke. In the of political
conversation Niedringhaus declared that If he had
t25 900 he felt sure he could carry the State
for the Republican electoral ticket
replied: "Its too bad you have not got f.
Tom
I told him would be one. with him and stifel
TO advance the amount. had already contributed
S2b0 to the State fund and said / willing to
advance $4,000 additional If Niedringhaus and Stfel
would guarantee the balance. This agreed to
Representative ODonneli then asked: did you
pay this amount as agreed7"
Mr. Busch answered: II paid IT In two In
stalments. Mr.. Niedringhaus said he would sec
Mr.. Corteiyou. manager OF the national campaign
and II there any funds available he would try
to have II refunded TO the St Louis guarantors"
Mr. oDonnell-Did you make the agreement to
subscribe 10 a guarantee fund with any Idea OF
getting returns IN the way of legislation?
Mr.. Busch-The idea Is preposterous. / would not
do such n thing
New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
BRISTOW. SORRY TO 60.
But Looks to HIS NezC Duties zCsth
PleaSure-NO Successor Chosen.

Washington Jan. 14-Fourth Assistant Post
master General Brfstow. who has been appointed
special commissioner to investigate trade condi-
tions and other matters efecting the Panama Rail-
road and Steamship Company said to-day:
I suppose have made some enemies since un-
dertook the duties OF Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General but I also believe l have made some
friends. At any rate, know that there are many
men who have had business with this office who
have said that Notwithstanding their opposing
opinion in of the acts have taken, I have
tried to do my duty and have acted as I thought
was for the best interests of the service and ac-
cording to what ! felt to be the right thing. 1t
has been in many respects hard Office to I'LL, and
in many other respects a pleasant one L leave the
office with regret. but feel that the appointment
which the President has made will be a pleasant
one to fill I going 10 try my best to meet the
expectations Of the President and Secretary Taft
Mr.. Bristow has selected James T. Watson
formerly Of Lake Placid. n. 7. who has been his
private secretary for several years. his stenog-
rapher.
The successor Of Mr.. Bristow probably will not
be chosen until after Mr. Cortelyou. who is now In
Europe. becomes Postmaster General, and the
duties OF the office in the mean time will be per
formed by Chief Clerk Conrad as acting fourth
assistant.
Mr. Bristow has not formulated any plans for
his work yet, and will devote the remainder
OF the time until his resignation becomes effective
TO closing up the affairs of the present office.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
POWER OF REINFORCEMENT.
Mr. Underwood Wants the Supreme Court to
Advise Congress.

Washington. Jan. 14-Representative Underwood
of Alabama, introduced a joint resolution to-day
requesting the Supreme Court OF the United States
to advise Congress as to whether the power to
apporton Representatives TO the several States is
q continuing power or is dependent solely on the
happening OF decennial census. The resolution is
follows:
Resolved by the Senate and the House Of Repre-
sentatives. That the Supreme Court of the United
States is hereby requested TO advise the Congress
Whether or hot nnueI me poWeTs g[anteo 70 tne
and the several amendments thereto to apportlon
the representation among the several States, the
Congress can exercise that power at any and all
times or is limited in the exercise Of that power
another enumeration Of the people of the United
States as provided for IN the Constitution.
The resolution was referred to the committee on
New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
STRAUS ON THE TREATIES.
Believes They Viii Be Ratified in
Their Present Form.
[FRoM THE TRIBUNE BuREAu.l

Washington. jan 14.-"I believe the arbitra-
ton treaties will pass the President wants
them to be ratified. in their present shape"
said Oscar s. straus. former Minister 70 Tur-
key. at the White House to-day. II have
talked with great many Senators about them.
and find the sentiment most favorable q
whole. There is nothing in the opposition talk.
IL is all bogie. We have treaties with many
powers now that are much broader than those
the President wishes ratified. Look at the
treaty with Mexico. II is much broader; yet
no one ever tried TO stir up trouble over that.
am interesting myself over the treaties mere
versal peace
New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
RIPLEY ON REBATES.
President Of Santa Fe Explains OPP
Grafton of That Road.

Chicago. Jan l4-E P. Ripley. president Of the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. In fur
ther explanation OF his telegram TO the Interstate
Commerce Commission regarding his withdrawal
Of request for a rehearing OF the case in which
It is alleged that his company gave rebates to the
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company on coal ship
ments. said this evening:
The statements that have been made relative to
the recent rearing OF the Interstate Commerce
Mexico coal rates indicate an utter misconception
OF the facts disclosed by the testimony which are
The mining industries in Arizona end old Mexico.
located upon the FL Paso and Southwestern Rail
road and its connections have long been important
customers of the Atchison company, by reason OF
their large consumption OF bitinfnous coal. The
favored coal by reason Of it's quality for steam
and Southern Colorado All the mines situated
producing this quality OF coal were owned or con-
trolled by the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company.
peting for this business was confronted with the
necessity Of making specific freight rate which
coal. instead Of OIL which was then being consid-
cred and had become practicable and cheap fuel
and California. AS result OF various negotiations,
ar arrangement was arrived at whereby the Atchi-
son company agreed that II would carry coal from
the mines to DeUng for 81 90 ton. ano would there
9eliver the same TO the FL Paso and Southwestern
Railroad Company, collecting. IN addition TO its
freight rate Of 81 90 the OF 81 10 for the Col
orado Fuel Company. was the custom OF all
Through some inexpIlcable mistake the joint rate
ana which sEouId have shown upon lis face that
the rate INCLUDED the price of coal failed to dis
mere may nave been an unintentlonaI violation OF
the law. But IL is obvious that one was in
Company received under the arrangement nothing
more than the contract price for its coal, and
The absuTdity OF the current reports TO the ef-
feet that rebates were paid the Colorado Fuel and
the fuel Company had no Interest wtateyer in tSe
treight rates ali OF which were paid by the con-
New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
MORMON OBLIGATIONS.
Not in Conflict 5cith Citi2en's Duties,
Smoot WitneSSeS Say.

Washington, Jan. H-Eleven witnesses testified
to-day before the Senate Committee on Privileges
and Elections In the investigation OF protests
against the seating of Senator Reed Smoot. All
except two told Of political conditions in Utah AMI
OF the Mormon endowment house ceremony. Sew
eral witnesses said the ceremony included obli-
cations that were in conflict with the duties of q
citizen TO the State or nation. Chairman Burrows
asked two of the witnesses to give the nature of
the ceremonies. but both refused. on the ground
that they had taken oaths not to divulge proceed
ings within the Temple. They both said they were
not Mormons now having been expelled and
the other voluntarily withdra wing
James A. Miner, formerly justice OF the Su-
preme Court under Territorial and State govern
ments, told OF the prosecutions for polygamous
cohabitaton. expressing the opinion that polyganay
almost a thing OF the past and that the
sentiment OF the Mormons in the State was against
plural marriages.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
SMOKE DOWNS CONVICTS.
Thirty Overcome by Fire in Jersey
RefOrmatorA.

Railway. ". J.. Jan. H.-Fire was discovered in
the New-Jersey State Rsformatory here early
this morning. The institution is overcrowded. and
there was great excitement among the prisoners
They were marched to the yard under a heavy
guard About thirty convicts were overcome by
smoke. They were resuscitated.
The origin of the fire is a mystery. although
it is attributed to spontaneous combustion. The
flames confined to the paint department. but
the records of the Bertillon system in the annex
building were water soaked as to be worthless.
The loss will probably reach $4,000. 1t is said
that the fire apparatus In the prison detective
and that the hose rotten. The bursting OF the
hose Is said have hampered the guards when
the blaze started and prevented them from throw
ing a sufficient volume Of water.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-15
DISCUSS RAILROAD RATES.
g.J.HILLHT WHITE HOUSE
Mr. Hepbum's BIZ Soon To Be
Introduced IN Congress.
FrEoM TIE TRIBUNE puKEAu.l


Washington, Jan. IA bill supposed 20 en-
body President Rooseyelt's ideas on Interstate
commerce legislation VIII soon be introduced In
the House by Representative Hepburn. OF Iowa,
chairman OF the Committee Interstate and
Foreign Commerce. The measure is practically
complete now. and is only waiting for the APP
provsl Of a number Of authorities whose opin-
ions the author is anxious TO secure. Mr.. Hep
burn called at the White House this afternoon
and discussed the features Of the bill with Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Secretary Taft. Later in
the day the President, Secretary Morton and
James J. HILL president OF the Great Northern
Railroad took up the matter and discussed its
various features.
i am OF the opinion that the present Congress
win pass some interstate commerce legislation
this session" said Representative Hepburn af-
ter his talk with the Presidsnt. 81 will present
my biil 70 tho House within a few days. and
there is no reason in the world why IT should
not be disposed OF by the Representatives be-
fore the end Of january. The Senate can then
have all the time It wishes in which to make
the improvements that occur 10 it The bill
am preparing viii follow the Presidents sug-
gestions In his Message far they go. and
VIII provide the machinery for carrying out his
fceas"
10 you provide for court IN your bill?" Mr..
Hepburn was asked.
Wouldn't you Il you were looking around for
a solution OF the interstate commerce problem?'
he replied. If not by court how would you
ascertain certain facts and make certain orders?
There VIII be conference. possibly at the White
House, within few days TO talk over this mat
ter in q more exhaustive manner"
Who viii be present?"
well. the Attorney General win be one; the
Secretary OF War viii be another. Possibly the
President VIII also attend II it is held at the
White House"
Wont you be thereT"
Il scarcely think so. But my work will be In
evidence" replied Representative Hepburn with
q smile.
Secretary Morton and Mr.. Hill remained with
the President for hour after luncheon. Be
yond the statement that rates were discussed"
no information concerning the meeting was given
out II IS understood that both at the luncheon
and after Il was finished the President and his
guests talked earnestly the all absorbing
tonic