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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21

ward was not present az the meet
lng last night to express hts ideas
relative Co the Imperial hotel. and
Tor that matter his fellow members
did not want him to. The star be-
trays no confidence when Il Htatca
that moat Of the city fathers are al
ready we'll informed na to the char
hcter OF the resort
Cole VAS IA Olympia. That a.
why the council last night refused
20 place the 81 Elmo aud Maiuou
Hartrrls licenses ON their final pass
sage. They were determined to post
poue the matter until cole should
be present TO subscribe hia name
to the licenses. They admitted
frankly that they were willing TO
vote Zoe tho licenses. but they
wanted Co make sure that they dfaE
ged down every other member o..
the council With them.
Crichten WAS not present last
night They also wanted TO put him
on record. cole. Ctichtau. Murphy
and Dhuitou are the four eounellmru
designated by Rev. NJ. a Matthews
as being immune from symptoms &C
sEraftitia." Hence the natural In
ellnatou % Glu. Mullen and other
members not 40 eRuucratrd 60 force
the alleged innocent couucilmen TO-
show their euiorn
Mullen said it diapiraHed him to
see one % his fellow members so
eowardiy shirk hts responsibility.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21

cannot explain H. They do not try.
Tho simple record Is one that stag
gers elueldntiou.
The brothel referred ta n other
wise known an the Imperial hotel.
Il b. located AZ les West Yeaisr way,
above the saloon owned hy William
sutherland, being connected thereto
With an elegant plush stairway. II
Is one OF those Eillod palaces OF sin
designated IN the underworld as a
ptrlor house. but which has been
also Al times popular uptown ref
ugc for some Of the inmates OF tho
restricted district dives known as
the Midway.
Sugherland's application FOR a re-
nrwm OF his license Was acted upon
favorahiy by the license and rev
cuue committee and the council last
night The chief approved Il. and
that was all that was necessary. IL
Is also located "a the Fourth ward.
wherein the ST Eimo and the Mai
son Harheris hold forth 20 braAculy.
II ia possibly a more objectionable
resort than either OF these two.
cole, councilman from the Fourth
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
SHOT A DOG

A chicken thief. thought 10 have
been wounded or killed by the fire
OF an indignant householder az 800
Thirty first avenue north. has turn
ed cat O. be a big black dos. The
doc crawicd away into tho thick
brush near the scene u his thefts
and the scared residents sent Tor a
policeman % investigate the case.
as they supposed a burglar had been
killed Parolman lee EtnKnfly
tackled tho job and dugEed tho
dead dos from the brush 10 satisfy
the gun wieidrr The police were
notified u the shooting At s O'Clock
last night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21

A reunion q former residents q
North Dakota will be held In Llttie's
hall. on Tuesday evening. February
II. at 500 O'Clock A splendid en-
teftatnment has been arranged fer
the occasion after which refresh
msuts viii Be served and the re-
mainder Of the evening devoted 10
dancing. All North pakotans In the
city are requested TO be present
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
SHORT I'M
ACCOUNTS

EVERETT. Feb. si.-GearEe Hoi-
comb. who retired from his position
as city treasurer the last % this
month. IL short about tit. 500 in his
accounts. This vas announced to
the council IN an oral report sub
uitted by 5. r Thayer. who has
been eHpeFfing the books H0icomb
has been specializing In bucket shops
and u II claimed be lost the money
this way.
The shortage has been known for
some time. and an opportunity has
been given tho eN-treasurer to make
coed. but hls friends could raise
only $4,000. Ths city clerk was d.
reeted BY the council to notify Hoi-
combs bondsrnsn 81 tho shortage
and demand that Il be made good.
The exact amount Of the shortage
viii not be known until the expert
submits his report next Monday
night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
OCTOPUS ASKS HELP

Superior Judge Fratsr yesterday
issued an order restraining the Mu
tual Light aud Heat company from
interfering with the wires 81 the Se-
attic Electric company. The latter
corporation asked for the order.
complaining that the Mutual Light
and Heat company Ii trying To in
iure rs business by cutting wires.
Instances where the wires In the
Eitel and the Denny buildings were
cut we're set forth in affidavita. The
Eitel Building company alan
brought suit 10 restrain the Seattle
Electric company from interfering
with the wiring OF its building
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21

-. city council. with It's lieons,
revenue committee. made an
-. record last night that Prob
~ souli net have been attained
.ny other bo1y q men in the
..,,A FIRST ii declined 70 act on
.,pileati1n for a harmless sa-
-, an rhird avenue because re-
.,r regarding the plaee had not
-, made BY the ehief u police,
Then Il granted license Tor a sa-
-, eperatrd iu conjunction With a
,..,.r WAY hrothrl because the
49, o. police said he had no OBJ
s.,fisns. II vas also ready 20 Eraut
pssnse % the notorious So Kline
"a, the Nfsison Harheris. but came
sut aatfooted and declared "a would
- vote until certain counciimsu.
.spr,sed 60 Be immune from tempt
,iiou. were present 60 record them
sslyes m also voting 90 perpvtuate
ne up town dives.
n wasa peculiar and frcaklsh bit
q legislative conduct. The soloua
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
$1,000

Reward viii be paid to any
person who can find one atom
OF opium. ehlofal, morphine.
cocaine. ether or chloroform
In any form in any OF DR..
Niles Remedies.
This reward is offered because
terrain unserupulous persons
make false statements about
these remedies 1t is under
stood that this reward applies
ooly to goods purchased in the
open market. which have not
been tempered with in any way.
DR.. Miles remedies cure by
their soothing. nourishing,
strengthening and invigorat-
ng effects upon the nervous
system. and not by paralyzing
and weakening the nerves as
would be the case If these drugs
were used
For this reason DR.. Miles
Anti-Pain Pills are universally
Considered the best pain remedy
7 have suffered for 3 years with
nTsrs pains IN my bad. heart and
aek and have tried everything 4
sud get and could not End any relief
znta [ got 4 bon q DR. Niles Anti
nm Pils. suffered as long a. II
eeas a tina with such seVars
&ns that I feared I would lose my
n.sd The AntI-Pain pills gave me
tssf IN FROM ia 20 % minutes. ! do
~ have TO use Aorphins any more
r1h ygu would puhiiah this 80 that
Va s1fsrrrr ray hnd reiief'
I A. WALKER
y. D. No g Salem. I'd
o.. Niles Anti-pain pills are sold BY
~ drV1aist. Nno will guarantees that
- rrat package will bsnede- n IL
a. he viii return your money.
= 3osss, = cents. Never soid IN bulk
Niles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
MUST OBEY
The LAW
BOARD OF WORKS ORDERS EN-.
FoRcEMENT OF THE EioHT.
HOUR DAY

city Engineer Thomson this AZ
teruoon sent Instructions 70 every
contractor IN the city doing public
work 10 abide hereafter by III" pro
visions Of the state eight hour law
Ho did SO pursuant 70 the orders of
the board Of works. which took up
former Corporation Counsel GIL
llam's written opinion In regard 20
the law ami decided Immediately
that the statute should be enforced
Although the members Of the
board declared their willingness 20
enforce the law. theF stated frank
D. that In their opinion tho Law a.
an unwtse one a. II all Increase
the cost % public improvements 60
such an extent As 90 prevent carly
IND them out In the vicinity ~ tho
cheaper outlying land IN the city
n Ia possible that one or two Of
tho contractors VIII make another
fight 10 prevent the enforcement 81
the law. although Il II not likely
The recent decision Of the supreme
court Ia the case tried hy spokane
settles al questions az % the con
siiiHtiouality OF the law
The board this morning aiso re-
fused 10 grant an extension 81 time
20 John KnIbrrE for the Improve
rnent Of Battery street. but granted
a large number 81 applications for
extensions from other eoutractorA
KAIberE vas % days late IN com
pletinE his work and viii be Tined
81 for each delinquent day. Ills 81
euae for the delay Is that With the
consent Of the members Of the beard
Of works and the street committee
he took his teams off the Battery
street Job to hurry the completion
Of the grading nf EAatlake avenue
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
HILLS ROAD
PAYS BIG

According 70 advices received In
as city the earnings u the Great
northern railroad for the present
YsAr viii amount % % per cent on
"a stock. Tho earnings for the
Erst SIX months Of the fiscal year
hElcate that this amount will be
zslly reached and there Is posi-
auty that II will 20 even higher.
Thls h given as one reason for
lie remarkable raise IN the value Of
As stock OF the company. This
mise Is also partially accounted for
b The realization Of the value of
es grsat ore lands owned by the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21

Judgment. rival some Of the best
mines I'm tho west. There are many
other properties might mention In
this rich district which. 1 am conf
dent. will develope into producing
mines
Anyone who VIII look into this
matter o.. have done win find to
their own satisfaction that there are
good opportunities % invest a few
dollars where Il viii soon pay them
a good income"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
CALLS MEGLER
To ACCOUNT

OLYMPIA. Feb. 2i.-The dissai-
isfaction over Speaker Meglor's ar
bitrary methods has now reached
an open rupture The speaker to-
day refused 20 recognize Roth. OF
Whatrom. while the latter was on
his feet trying to get recognition.
After the adjournment. Roth bit
terry accused Megler OF unfairness.
He says he will not stand for II.
speaker or no speaker. He voices
the sentiment OF the majority.
Roth's example will DO followed
by others. rs he has the sympathy
Of the members.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
NEW YORK STOCKS.

High. Low. Close.
Atchison. 50 81. ss3-4. 50 3-S.
Anal Copper. II s-4. IS IL. II l-s
B & o. loo. los Ia. 106.
y. r. T, 60 ID. 62 rs. 60 SIS.
Can. Pac.. 1877 3-4. 1877. 137 IS.
Erie. common, IS rs. IS S-s. IS IS.
Illinois Cent. I59. 1855. i5s.
Manhattan. - rs. liz. liz.
Metropolitan, 12i SIS, 40 l-2. III
Mo. Pac., los rs. 107 IS. los la.
l.. & y. 13S 80. isS. i3S.
Peoples Gas. i07 81, l07. i07 SIS.
Penna.. 40 l-2. 139 SIS. l40.
Reading. g6 "a. % IS, 95 1-2.
r. l.. common. IS 3-S. 1865. IS.
So. Pae.. GO Sd. 90 is. 90 L..
st. Paul. rs "a. III SIS. Ia.
Sugar, I45 81. IA "a. l45 IA.
Union Pacific. 1874. l29 IS. 1873 l-2.
U. s. s. com. 80 rs. B. -. 80 "a.
U. S. S. pfd.. IS 81. IS "A. IS IS
Today's market showed
Irregular strength. with Union Pa
cific again the leader B. & o., Mis-
souri, Pacific. Illinois Central and
Amalgamated Copper all showed
remarkable strength throughout the
session. Southern Pacific shared
moderately in Union Paeific's
strength. with rise OF is over
last nights close. Dividends on the
common stock are expected before
long
Railroad earnings continue salts
factory. and commodity prices pile
up wealth to the producers. Gen.
eral business is broad and health
ful, without any sensational boom
ing Money supplies are plentiful
az low rates. We can see no rea-
son TO doubt that the market will
continue active at high prices. even
higher prices than prevail at pres
ent
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
The MARKETS
CHICAGO MARKETS

Reports for The star by W. A
Ryer & CO.. IL Columbia street, b.
private wire.
Seattle. Feb. Il.
wheat High. Low. close.
May. 11gI-S. 1lS5-S. 1ig1-S.
July. i0i Us. i0i is. i0l7-G
sept. g lis. - IL. % is.
Corn
May. -. &c Ia. s67-s.
July. a. liz. 81. a. ia.
oats
May. ais. 30s-4. ais
July. 81. 30 IS. 80 rs.
Pork
May. 1856. Ie.77. 1sS2.
July. 1917. 1890. i2.ss.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
BABY DAY AT EoGAN & ERIC
SONS

Commencing Saturday February
25th. and every Saturday thereafter
through March. between . a. m. and
70 noon. we wiz photograph all ba-
bies not over years old. show proof
and finish one elegant picture. free.
Sixth floor Eitei bufdlnsg. Second
and Pike; take elevator; phones.
Main. bfI2: Ind. 4 29o2, go
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21

when the Jury has been sworn IN
these men will be taken before Il
aud an attempt made 90 indlet the
persons restrained by Judge Gross.
cup In his decision IN the beef trust
case. which waa recently sustained
by the United States supreme court.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21

CHICAGO. Feb. 2i.-Upon orders
ron washington. a special federal
rand iury veniro VAS ordered to-
lAy and ten deputy United States
rGrxhals we're sent out with sub
posnAes summoniuE more than 5
Members Of the so=eaiied beef trust
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21

results OF Atr Cangrf's visit here r.
that all weather maps distributed
about the city viii be- sent through
the malls. doing away With spc-
eial carrier. a. at present Nj Com
ser IL on a tour OF inspection or tho
cities or the Pacific northwest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21

To FIGHT
or seripps New. Assnl

SPRINGFIELD. III. Fob. IL
Resolutions were introduced in the
Legislature to-day expressing aYmpa-
thy With Kansas In its fight against
tho standard OIL company. aud pro
viding for a committee OF iuvcati-
CATION into the Standard pipe ilns
In Illinois In view OF declaring Il a
common carrier.
The Legislators are apparently
eager 20 assist Kansas In lta atrug
gle with thu oil monopoly. and an
immediate hearing vas demanded
on the resolutions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
81 imp
STANDARD OIL LOSES 81 .oO0. 900
As A RESULT or AGITATION
IN KANSAS
ny Berippa News Assn)

NEW YORK. Feb. ai-staudard
oil stock today sold for $500 a
share. a decline OF 81 points within
the last week. aa a result OF the
agitation ia Kansas and other
western states. The drop repre-
SCENTS n shrinkaEs Of 81 .009. 600.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
WEATHER INSPECTOR

Norman u. c0nRer. government
inspector OF weather bureaus. wha
has been IN Seattle several days. IL
inspecting the weather bureau at
Tacoma. Mr. ConKer'a Jurisdiction
embraces all that territory west OF
the Mississippi river and north Of
81 Louis. II Is said that one Of the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
Big CLEANUP


SPOKANE. Feb. 7i.-Ex- senator
George Turner. lata candidate for
governor. has cleaned up a vast for
tune IN some recent mining stock
deals During thu present Hcusa-
tianal boom Ia Federal mining stock
he r. said 20 have disposed 81 his
holdings at a profit 81 over 80. 600.
IN addition To securing $4,000 for
commission In handling the shares.
Through hts sale Of the l. Rot
mine In Hossiand 10 the whit
aksr Wright interests Ia London he
cleaned up fa0o. 900.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
TWO NEW sATTLEsHIPs

WARRINGTON. F'cb. 2t.-After a
session - nearly seven hours yeHter-
day the house passed the naval ap-
preparation bin. carrying with u a
provision for two new battleshius.
The appropriation totals tg9aft.8sa.
a strong fight was made against the
battleahip provision. but u won out.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
Sewing Machine Snap.

VIII sell or all our shop worn and
rented stock OF sewing machines ut
oua-third regular eataloE prices. to
make room for carload now on WY
Wheeler q Wilson Mfg Co. 1929
Second avenue. sss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21

company. Officials OF the road ea-
innate that these alone amount to
half billion dollars. which Is 500
a share on the stock Of tho corpor-
aIInn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21

NEW YORK. Feb. five see
nothing 10 cause uneasiness or To
make the traders nervous about car
rying stocks over holidays. and wa
expect materially higher prices for
active stocks before the end OF the
week We consider Southern Pa
cific. Erie. Steel and Copper TO be
good purchases at any reactions.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21

Needles and parts Tor al makes Of
sewing machines NJ the new wheeler
& Wilson office 1923 Second avenue.
$50
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
j. w. FdRNHAM DEAD

Captain Jerry w. Farnham. for
many years a resident Of this city.
died after n short Illness AT his
home. 2522 Second avenue last
evening. He followed the sea from
hoyhood until he retired 10 years
ago He was 70 years Of axe Com
ing 20 this city in the early days
he has watched with interest the
progress Of the metropolis and al
ways said that Seattle would be one
Of the great citiea OF the world. lie
was unmarried and leaves two sis
ters and a brother. Funeral ar
ranEementa are not complete.
The loss sustained by the Schwn-
bacher Hardware company In still
unknown. Those adjusting II find
Il hard to determine The stock
must be dealt with. az we'll az the
building. Insurance was carried
with a number 81 companies. Since
the fire. wind has caused one Of tho
walls left standing to topple over
into the street and the building site
has been roped off to prevent cas-
ualtiea. The remaining walls have
been examined and are said 10 be
firm.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
FTER EN-

FEDERAL GRAND JURY WILL INVESTIGATE BEEF TRUST
METHODS IN CHICAGO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
IRVING ts Ill

LONDON Feb. 2f-sir Henry
Irving. the world famous traKedian,
f. seriously IN nt Wolvcrhampton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-02-21
The IrnrnuneS Must
Show Their Hand

,ouNcllMrN eoLe AND eRlesroN WHO Are SUPPOSED TO
uAvs NO SYMPTOMS OF GRAFTtTls IN THEIR SYSTEM WILL
IS FORCED TO VOTE ON SALOON LICENSES
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-09

1frlonli ttral lQllQr
nt oWs "
81 s. ND pps
glis lTl rfcyer o1la %
e9nsgli ltions or Foley
and ~ and 3 any
offered HI G srs q ~ Sss4l
GOOD street. Chi e
wife had a severe @ 81 Y grippe
three years ago, and It eft her with
q terrible cough. She trid q bottle
Of Foley1s Honey and ar and It
gave immediate relief q 20 cent
bottle cured her cough entIE Re
fuse substitutes. Sold BY y
Mercer. Stur1l & Wilson and
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-09
SWEET MELODY FIo1R
Falrious FiqaI;n0.

For seven years, writes Geo Nv.
Hoffman, of Harper, Wash, g had
a bitter battle with chronic stomS
aeh and liver troubles, but at last 4
won, and cured my diseases, byt the
use Of Electric Bitters. unhesi-
tatingly recommend them to all, and
don't intend in the future to be
without them in the house. They
are certainly wonderful medicine,
to have cured such bad case as
nine Sold under guarantee to do
the same for you, by Stone & Mer-
Ger OF 3. @. Bland, druggists, at SOC
a bottle. Try them today.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-09
SWEET MELODY ftouR.
Il Prusss of ohan.5erzaiin.s cougls

In Praise of ChdntberEdfnSS Cough
Remedy.
There is no other medicine manu-
featured that has received so much
praise and so many expressions Of
gratitude as Chamberlains Cough
Remedy. It is effective, and prompt
relief follows Its use. Grateful
parents everywhere do not hesitate
to testify It's merits for the benefit
of others. It is a-certain cure for
Group and viii prevent the attack If
disease. It is especially adapted to.
children as it is pleasant to take
and contains nothing injurious. Mr..
3. A. Humphreys, well known
resident and clerk IN the store Of Mr.
E. Lock, of Alice, Cape Colony.
South Africa, says: 81 have used
Cliamberlain's Cough Rcmerv to
ward of Group and colds in nv flrn-I
lily. I found it TO be very 4sti-fac-I
tory and it gives me pleasure toi
3 Mercer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-09

a carload just arrived. VIII be
sold out of the car. Amy one want
ing some nice yellow. ear corn at the
right price seeG q. M West, or call on
either 'phone. 6dec3t.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-07
CIVIL .SERVICE REPORT.
No Classified appointment TO BE
Effected by Politics.

Albany Feb SIN its annual report to Governor
Higgins the State Civil Service Commission de-
votes considerable space TO defending the present
Civil Service laws and their effects. 1t defends
itself from the charge of Inconsistency and calls
attention to the that the law declares that no
appointment or selection to office or employment
within the classified Civil Service. which includes
the exempt class shall he affected by the political
opinions or affiliations of any person whatever
The classification of position as exempt. says
the report 'fn no wise removes this prohibition,
but when so classified the filing of the position is
practically beyond the control of the commission
The appointing officer becomes the sole judge OF
the qualifications Of the person selected. and upon
the formers conscientious regard for the constitu
ton and the law is the only dependence for protec
ton against consideration improper influences.
THE chief difficulties in the way Of satisfactory
from misconceptions to its scope as to the
powers and duties of this commission and as TO the
character of the tests provided to determine merit
and fitness. These misconceptions are shared by
those ambitious to obtain positions in the public
service. by officials possessing power of appoint
ment and by the public in general They are, how
ever. steadily disappearing.
The report calls attention 10 4 miSConCepuon as
duties in regard the creation of offices that
being by legislati tive enactment. and says:
The State Commission has deemed II advisable
to require. precedent to consideration of any
application for classification evidence to the effect
that the office is in existence and that provision
has been made for its salary
New-York tribune., 1905-02-07
THE NINE MEET AGAIN
Messrs. Ebstein, York and Sturgis
Suggest Police Remedies.

In continuation of their plan of getting informa-
ton about the police at first hand the Committee
of Nine heard the views of Bernard F. York, ex-
Police Commissioner: Major Frederick Z. Ebstein,
who was Deputy Commissioner under General
Greene and Thomas Sturgis. ex-Fire Commission
er. at their meeting yesterday. The session was a
long one For more than three hours the COM
rnittee from which Messrs. Root, Schiff and Mil
burn were absent. heard the opinions OF Major
Ebstein representing the reform method of dealing
with the police force Mr.. Sturgis and ex-Com-
missioner York who held sway in the good old
days
After the meeting Austen G. Fox. chairman Of
the committee, said that the chief points under
discussion the length of time in which police
commissioner should hold Office and what changes
should be made in his department to give him
more power Greater efficiency and more perfect
discipline would depend the concentration of
more power in the head of the force. most of the
speakers had declared, said MIR. Fox. go
Major EbStefn said he had told the committee
that the commissioner should hold long term-at
last ten yearS-and that he should have great deal
more power over the men particularly the rlgnt TO
dismiss absolutely for sufficient cause. a mlltary
crease the efficiency of the force greatly, he
Commissioner McAdoo will visit the committee
again to-day. and General Francis Nlnton Greene,
Commissioner under Mayor Low, Will come here
from Buffalo to tell what he thinks about the de-
partment. District Attorney Jerome Will speak to
the committee tomorrow.
II was reported that President Roosevelt had
written letter taking up the police situation and
making suggestions for the hetterment OF condl-
tions. but this denied by William Church Os-
Seiigman it was announced yesterday, has been
made treasurer