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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-04-26
LAW CONSTRUED
FOR UNCLE SAM
Railway Rebates No Violation of the
Interstate Commerce Act.
ATTORNEY GENERALS VIEW
STATEMENT ISSUED BY SECRE-
TARY HITCHCOCK.

W aSnlngtOn, April 2o.-Ine attorney
general today sustained the secretary
Of the interior i'm his rebate agreements
with railroads, in connection with the
transportation OF material for reclam-
alton purposes.
The law which the attorney general
interprets as governing the case is
contained IN section - of the inter
state commerce act. Its language is
that nothing in this act shall apply
TO the carriage, storage or handling OF
property free. or at reduced rates, for
the United States"
Conclusion Reached.
The attorney general reaches this
conclusion.
The intention of sectt,,u - of the
act TO regulate commerce was to give
express sanction to any arraD cement
between the United States. state or
municipal governments and railroad
companies by which those governments
might relieve themselves of the cost of
transportation in whatever form it
might assume. auG the section should
be construed 20 give effect to that in
tpntiOn.'
In another part of his opinion he
saws
THAT in those cases where the fact
is that the United States receives the
tractors none, then neither the spirit
nor the letter of the act to regulate
commerce has been violated"
Hitchcock's Statement.
In a statement given out IN connec-
ton with the abstract OF the opinion
the secretary of the interior has this
to say:
1T has been noted that in the past
rev days articles have appeared in the
public press with reference to certain
proposed concessions and agreements
on the part of railroad companies to
transport material for use in the build
ing of dams for the reclamation serv-
ice under the act of June Is, 1902. This
subject had been before the interior for
consideration and action, and the sec
rotary. on March 20. 1905 relying upon
the language of section %. which is
known as the interstate commerce act,
held that he was authorized to secure
agreements from railroad companies
for concessions in favor of the govern
ment for the carrying Of its own
property or material to be used by or
on both government construction or
these reclamation work. The matter
having indirectly come to the attention
of the comptroller OF the treasury that
officer, under date OF April 20, in an Of
fetal communication to the interior de-
partrnent, stated that while he was not
authorized TO render an authoritative
statement on the matter, it was his
opinion that the secretary of the treas
ury was without authority to join in a
contract providing for concessions for
the carrying of any material not absO-
lutely the property Of the government
at the time of the transportation and
delivery of the material covered there
by. In view of this opiuions the secre-
tary of the interior deemed it advis-
able 10 refer the whole matter to the
attorney general for an expression of
his views.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-04-26
BY THE
THICK WEATHER
Rojestvensky Cruising Along Coast
of AMMAN.
WAITING FOR NEB0GAT0FE
TOGO MUST ATTACK TO PRE-
VENT JUNCTURE.
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Paris. April pa dispatch from y
y Saigon to the Petit Journal states Z
that nine warships. supposed TO be =
= Vice Admiral Nebogatoff's detach- ,
meut Of the Second Pacific SQUAD :
ron. doubled Cape Bake, fifty >
miles northeast of Saigon, the =
y night of April -. :
Islngtau, ShantuuE Peninsula. =
= CHINA, April 26.-RuSsian officers &
mere have received news that Vice =
Admiral Rojestvensky's fleet. on \
leaving Kamranh bay. steamed in ;
sout herly direction, to join Neba- =
= gatoff's detachment +
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-04-26
NEW TRANSvAAL
CONSTITUTION
Full Franchise Not Granted to- the
Burghers.
NO CHANGE IN FREE STATE
GENERAL cRoNJE CHARGES BAD
FAITH.

London. April 25.-The draft of the
new TransvaaI constitution was issued
today 1t provides for a legislative as
sembIy consisting of the lieutenant
governor, six to nine official Numbers
and thirty to thirty-five elected mem
hers. Every bUrgher of the late South
African republic is entitled to vote for
members of the first voIksraad. as wei
as all white males of British birth &C
cupying premises at annual rental of
not less than $50 or having capital 10
The value of $500, unless convicted of
treason since May 81 1902. or of muir
der. unless they have obtained a free
pardon.
Debates in English.
A commission will divide the Trans
Naal into electoral districts. The de-
bates in the assembly will be carried
on in English, but the president of the
voikraad may permit member to use
the Dutch language. Financial meas
ures must be recommended to the as
sembly by the governor and no part of
the revenue may be appropriated with
out his authority In communication
TO Lieutenant Governor TaWIey accom-
panyinS the letters patent providing for
the changes Colonial Secretary Little
ION SAYS the time is not yet ripe to
grant full self government. The mat
ter involves party government and this
In the Transvaal viii become more
practicable when the two races have
acted longer together under equal
rights and when bitter. memories have
became softened by time.
In regard to the colored population
not being directly represented in the
volksraad, any bill subjecting them to
special disability or restriction must
have the sanction of the home govern
ment before it becomes opera tive. Sec
rotary Littleton explains that similar
constitutional changes cannot be ex-
tended TO the Orange river colony i'm
mediately because the industrial and
economic conditions there do not Sc
urgently demand them.
Violation of Treaty.
Norfolk, Va, April 25.-Genera
CTonje, who was a member of Presi-
dent Kruger's cabinet for twelve years
and a noted BOer lAader. distinguished
for the siege of Paard ssburg and who
now is on tour Of America was shown
copy of the new constitution Just is
sIed from London. He said:
1t is a breach of the treaty of peace
made US by England at Vereeniging or
May 81. 1902, which promised a sell
government as soon as our country was
in a settled state"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-04-26
Pure rood, Good Health and surnett's

Vanilla are Synonymous. No commission
has ever questioned the purity of Bur
netCs Vanilla.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-04-26
EYES OF EAST ON
UTAH AND IDAHO
Senator Hepburn Talks on Develop
ment in the West.
TALKS OF SMO0T CASE
EXPLAINS MATTERS REGARDING
IRRIGATION PROJECTS.

Men Of tic east are giving closer at
tention to developments OF the west at
this time than ever before They are
carefully watching our Industrial growth
in every direction. Utah is receiving
particular attention just at present be
cause Of tho opening Of the new road
To Los Angeles and the prospect OF an
other railroad TO San Francisco at an
carly day
Senator W. &. Hepburn of Idaho eN-
pressed the a hove opinions a the knutS-
ford last night. Senator Hepburn ar
rived with Mrs. Hepburn from Wash
1ngtOu yesterday and expects to leave
for their homo at Wallace this even
ing. The senator had been detained At
Washington by matters relating to tho
Idaho Irrigation projects and other bust
ness.
Senator Hepburn does not believe the
present agitation resulting from the
election OF Senator SmOOt Will impede
Utah's commercial development. Bust
ness men and capitalists elsewhere do
not attach much Significance to the trou-
HE
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-04-26

to commit suicide. Kascel, according to
the clipping. is the son of a former
street commissioner of Menasha.
John Millin. YOung's racing partner,
said he did not know a jockey named
Kascel and is sure that he never en-
ployed a rider OF that name.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17
WEAKNESS DOES
NOT REAPFPEAR
Slight Irregularities After
Initial Deals.
A STRONG TONE PREVAILS
Reading Was a Decided Feature, Get.
ting Up Ia Per Cent-Rubber
Stocks Buoyant

NEW YORK. Feb 1.-THE interna-
tienal list averaged slightly lower at
the opening of the stock market this
morning. Erie was the strong issue,
gaining a maximum of II per cent
Pennsylvania. was nominally Il per cent
higher. Others ranged from unchanged
to 4 per cent lower The Steel stocks
were unchanged Analgamated Cop
per was up K per cent. Sloss-Sheffield
was up Il. and wisconsin Central pre-
ferred= up q. Union Pacific lost Il per
cent.
None Of the weakness which was de-
veloped late yesterday reappeared.
Some little irregularity took place af-
ter the initial dealings. which were gem
orally at higher prices. but this was
succeeded by q strong tone throughout.
Union Pacific advanced over a point.
Reading was a decidedly strong fea-
tura and sold up rs per cent. United
States Rubber stocks were buoyant al
an advance of over i per cent for the
preferred and So per cent for the COM
mon The local fractions Were rather
neglected and somewhat heavy.
The Erie campaign was the first
which attracted attention; there were no
large single lots, but their aggregate
is 10. COG shares. A number of prominent
room traders lost their stock of Union
Pacific around 1241a. The offerings at 10a
were large, but were all taken. The
record prices for Great Northern pre-
ferred and Northern Securities no doubt
Influenced the speculation Federal
Smelling greatly exceeded its previous
record. Bond market is fair, but with
only minor changes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17
WITNESS PRIORITY
is UNDER DEBATE
Gassenheimer's Counsel Attack Repu-
tation of Pinkerton Detective Who
Testified Against Him.

To establish the reputation for truth
and yeracity of Percy Peyser. a Pink
erton detective. has become such fac
tor in the result Of the trial Of Samuel
Gassenheimer, charged with receiving
embezzled property. that it is not prob
able the case will be submitted to the
jury before Monday afternoon
Peyser gave very damaging testimony
against Gassenheimer. In fact, he is the
most important witness against him,
being the only one who testified he saw
The accused receive the railway tickets,
said to have been en1bezzled, from Con-
ductor Barnes. who was employed by
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany.
The defense attacked Peyser's repu-
tation fer veracity and several wit
nesses were called from Philadelphia.
where he resides. who said his reputa-
ton IS bad.
The Government also called a number
Of witnesses from Philadelphia, who tes-
titled that Peyser Is an honorable man
whose reputation IS above suspicion
With the exception of a, few minutes
of the morning session, both sessions of
the court were taken up In hearing testi-
money offered by the Government TO
prove Peysers reputation to be good
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17

In an appeal submitted by Wilton J.
LAMBERT, attorney for Private p. T.
Lewis. whose removal was ordered from
the police force by the District Commits
sioners upon the recommendation of Ma
jor Sylvester OF charges Of intoxication.
several Interesting points were raised.
1t Is contended the Commissioners
have no authority to increase the pen
atty inflicted by the trial board. which
recommended fine of $50.
II Is claimed the only connection Major
Sylvester should have with the trial
board is to ''act as a conduit for the
transmission of the papers and findings
Of the trial board to the Commissioners. -
The officer had been relieved at the
White House at midnight, went to the
FIRST precinct station, removed his uni
form and dressed in civilian eIothes,
went out to take a drink. and .nen dis
charged his revolver on the corner of
Twelfth street and New York avenue
His attorney contends that when off
duty an officer is not subject to the
regulations governing him when in uni
form.
The appeal has been referred to the
Corporation Counsel for an opinion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17
NEW YORK.

From the point of view of brokers
and others who desire greatly to see q
campaign begun that will appeal to the
imagination of the general public. the
most encouraging manifestation i'll yes
terdays market, perhaps, was that Of
increased activity in certain of the ioSy
priced stocks with which the outside
speculative element Is acquainted. Il
ern Railway common. Mexican Central
eurities of that order that the activity
is desired
From the character of yesterdays
buying the inference seemed not un-
reasonable that sustained operations on
the long side Of the Steel stocks had
been resumed. A sustained movement
would satisfy the buIlish sentiment
that brokers have recently reported as
existing among their clients. and would
doubtless strengthen speculative conf
dence III the general market Some of
the best Informed interests In Wall
Street are bulling Steel common lor the
aus, and appear to favor it spec
uiation over the preferred stock
The same crowd that made the last
movement in Mexican Central is buIling
II again
4 large buying demand abruptly con-
EeTged again yesterday upon Sloss-Shef-
field common, the stock advancing 8
points. The latest probability Is said to
be that the stock will shortly be estab-
ished on per cent dividend basis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17
DOUGLAS WOULD CREATE
ANEW CONSULAR BERTH

Representative Douglas. introduced IN
the House yesterday afternoon bin
creating the office Of commissioner of
eonsuis. The commissioner viii serve
under the Secretary of State, and will
have general supervision over all con-
sular affairs. He will report yearly to
Congress the result OF the work in his
department., and make such recommend
sffons as he deems will likely benefit and
Improve the service. The President o.
the United States Is authorized 10 ap-
point the commissioner, wno VIII hold
Office at his pleasure. The salary viii be
Ssfasl ner annGu.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

sales-Washington Street Railway As,
s. oo0GS8, 81. 000Q8s.
Washington Gas certificates. s. 000lD
121a., 81, o00Q121a4 s., 000Q121a4, 81. 000q12124
81. 995Gl2Ig 81, O00di212z, 81, 000@l21A, 81 900
ql217z, s.. OeeQ12fzz, 8, oo0@12lsz, So. 0o0g
Iz1s4 81 .0o0a12fsz, 81. 00oq121az. s., ooeQI21A,
@l21A.
Union Trust, 1a125
American National Bank, 5q16S 10Q
CSC. 8G6S1s. 25Q6s1s. 25Q6S9s, 254esSs, 104
6s1s. 2566Sas. 2546sss, 259t6S3s. 20G6s7s
Mergenthaler, 1011961s 10n1961z. %
1861, 10q19e, 1885,. 1eQ196, 10q196. 5@I96,
Ianstcn, looa13M. 5oa1sM,. 1e0G1s%.
Greene Copper, 100Q28, 1e092s, 2o0Q2Sis,
1e0d2s, 100Q281s.
After call-yashington Gas certifi-
Gates 81 eo0n121sz
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17
NEWS AND GOSSIP
OF THE STOCK MARkET
WASHINGTON.

Another dull day on The local ex-
change. The only deals OF any eonse-
auence were the sales of s29, 00o of Gas
certificates. all but s.. 600 al 121sa. and the
others at 7s ard 223 shares of Washing
ton Gas at 6Sas and IL. The price for the
gas certificates was fraetionaily higher
than that paid yesterday, that for the
stock q shade lower.
The only other sales made were Sc
shares of Mergenthafer, % at 1861, 50 at
1856. and at 1862. a net gain of "; 150
Greene Copper. 400 at IS and 200 at 2slls,
denoting a gain of a small fraction, and
) shares of American Natationai Bank
at 1eS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17
HOUSE COMMITTEE KILLS
THE NEW SMOKE LAW

The House Committee on the District
Of Columbia yesterday afternoon made
an unfavorable report on the new smoke
bill allowing three-ninute emissions of
smoke from chimneys in the District
The present smoke law, which allows
no emissions of smoke. will therefore
remain In effect
Contrary 10 general expectation, the
committee did not consider the cross
town railway bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17
Home Building Association

LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
on EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS.
It will accommodate you for building. buy
ing. or improving home. or for Investment
and need money. Call on the undersigned for
information and taking stock. Applications
for loans from agents solicited.
GEO. w LINKINS VIM H. WETZEL,
Pres, 500 18th ST. NV Sec, 213b II st. NV
A. s. TAYLOR. Z. s. WESCOTT
V Pres. 1405 F st. NV. Treas. 1897 Pa. ay. nw.
dea~ 7st-e aSu
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17
FINANCIAL.
ONTARIO APARTMENT HOUSE CO.

limited amount Of capital stock will
be sold to construct extension Of The
Ontario Apa rtment House. The present
building is fully occupied, and the Com
pany is paying regular dividends of 6
per cent.
For further information apply to
- NJ McLACHLEN, Treasurer,
Corner Tenth and G SITS. n. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17
FINANCIAL.
THE WASHINGTON LOAN
AND TRUST COMPANY
aIgE, COR 9TH AND f SITS

oFFI.gE, COR 9Th AND f SITS.
pAID-Us,= CAPITAL, ONE MILLION
Loanss, in any amount made on APP
proved real estate OK collateral at rea-
sonabte ra ties.
Int=ae est paid upon deposits on monthly
balances subject to check.
This company acts as executor, adj
ministrator. trustee, agent, treasurer.
registrar. and in all other hdueiary ca
pacities.
Boxes for rent in burglar and fra-proof
vaults for safe deposit and storage of
valuable packages.
JOHN JOY EDISON. President
JOHN A. SWOPE. Vice President
ELLIS SPEAR Second Vice President
ANDREW PARKER Treasurer
HARRY c. MEEM Assistanf Treasurer
THOMAS BRADLEY-.....Re Real Estate Officer
1.EAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT
Is prepared to assume the management of
your real estate. Careful attention given
all details.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17

NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

IReported by W. B. Hibbs & Co., 1zia T
Street Members New York Stock Exchange.
Chicago Board OF Trade. and Washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17

Chairman Wilson Of the inaugural
committee VIII visit the White House
this afternoon for a final conference
with Secretary Loeb. Az general mat
tiers in connection with the Inaugural
tion Of President Roosevelt will be gone
over. and Secretary Loeb will make
Whatever arrangements he thinks best
for the personal comfort and conyen-
fence OF the President
The three carloads OF Worlds Fair
statuary arrived In Washington this
morning over the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad. Frederick D. Owen, chairman
OF the committee on street decorations
went TO the freight station Immediately
and has given instructions for the un-
loading Of the statutes, urns, wreat tbs
and other decorations. The cas- will
be unloaded at the Fourteenth street
| freight yards.
Nearly all contracts in connection
with the Inauguration have been award
ed. and contractors are now busy with
their work. All OF the stands are going
up quickly and they VIII be ready by
| March j, at the latest.
Sale of Seats.
Seats on the State, War and Navy De-
| partment building Inauguration obser-
walton stands VIII be placed on sale for
| subscribers only on next Thursday and
| Friday, from $50 a.. m, to / p. m. and
/ from p. m. to p. N. Seats Will be
| sold after Friday to any applicants at
| the office Of the superintendent of the
! building. No tickets will be delivered
/ unless accompanied by cash deposit
/ Every seat for the Treasury Depart
ment stand has been subscribed for
| Treasurer Allies reports rapid sales of
! ball and supper tickets. These tickets
are on sole at forty different places.
| Persons engaged in the sale of SOU
according IN 81 mtg
sioner Biddle's Interpretation of the pc
/ lice regulations. will not be allowed to
occupy space on March in front of
private premises within the three-foot
| limit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.

NEW YORK. Feb 1.-THE following
today:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-THE following are
the quotations on today's exchange:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17

The same crowd that made the last
movement in Mexican Central is bulling
II again
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
RAILROAD BONDS.

Capital Traction r. r. z's.... io9x I1iX
Met R. II. 5's................... III 100
hfet R. R. cert. fndebt.. 49,. LOB Jos
Met r. r. cert. indebt., b.. l03 Ito
Columbia r r. 6s............ iIS4 iI9A
Columbia r. r. 5s.-..--.. 1914 lte
City and Sub. r. z. 6's.....- l054
Anacostia & Potomac ISL. 1864
The Wash. BY & Elec Co. As. s7S So
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-02-17
FINANCIAL.
FINANCIAL.
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
CAPUZAYA MINING COMPANY:

Your attention respectfully directed to the following let
ter from Mr. H. H. DaTneie Assessor of the District of Co
umbia who quite recently returned from Mexico where he
examined the eompanys properties and everything relating to
its affairs with pleasure that this additional evidence of
the value of your investment is placed before you.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-08-24


Two-letter monogram belt buckles
may be found readymade.
A bit of old Grape is the very best
thing for busting ones gowns.
A white serge frock is the very foun-
dation of the seashore wardrobe.
Many of the lawn negligees are worn
over a colored lining of china silk.
White canvas ties with russell Cuban
heels look we'll with summer frocks.
The fiat Frerch sailor hat with
ruching of lace is being worn abroad.
The most popular style of hairdress-
ing for the moment is the coronal plat.
A cloak to run to and from the beach
in is a necessity of the fashionable
bather.
With the linen coats and skirts are
waists.
Colored kid gloves are quite a sue
cess aid are worn by many modish
women.
Those pretty petticoats of pale color
ed lawn have their uses with gowns
that match
The handsomest woman often dis
guises her loneliness with an unbecom-
ing head dress.
A little fuchsia-colored erin hat is
trimmed with fucnsia and knots of
shaded fuchsia taffeta.
The very coarse laces, such as gui-
pureS, are most in fashion for adorn-
ing linens, Examines and cloths.
At one shop chic French embroider-
ed liner collars, slightly soiled, have
been selling at two for quarter.
Really, the black-andw white check is
ubiquitous. You meet it at every step,
in the guise of long tight coat suit, a
short loose jacket or meek little bo-
lerO.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1905-08-24
Surprise for Her Husband.

A truly economical woman has been
discovered at Wilton, n. H. Her hus-
band was so unfortunate as to have
his hand badly mangled by ccpts ct
with a buzz saw, and a portion OF It
was amputated by DR.. George w,
Hatch. While he was under anaes.
thetic influence his better half remem.
bered that he had discussed having his
remaining teeth extracted, preparatory
to having an artificial set fitted, and
inquired of the doctor if her husband
would remain under the influence of
the ether long enough to extract the
teeth. and if it would cost any more
to have this done also. Receiving IA
vorable replies, she instructed DIR.
Hatch to proceed, and her husband,
when he regained his senses, found
that his wife had killed two birds
with one stone"