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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29
A BAD BILL.
Effort At Albany 20 Increase the Fire Risk
in Tenement Houses.

Effort at Albany 10 Increase the Fire Risk
in Tenement Houses.
The tenement house committee Of the
Charity orRanization Society has published
the following memoirs ndum In opposition to
a measure now before the Assembly at Albany:
bill has been introduced In the Assembly by
Mr. Monroe OF Tompklns county amending the
Tenement House law by permitting dumbwaiter
shafts from cellar bakeries 70 the nrst floor OF the
house. As far back 1894 the Gnder Tenement
House Commission made as rs inst recommended
ton for the safety OF tenement dwellers from FIRE
the requirement that all cellars OF ell tenements
should be absolutely cut on from the rest Of the
house by hreproof materials and that no openings
whatever should be allowed on the other hand
this bill OF M Aonroe's would permit an opening
from the cellar bakeries. the most dangerous OF all
1t was found by the Tenement House Commls-
sion OF 1900 that % per cent. OF all tenement nres
originated In the basement or cellar while OF those
hres that spread beyond the place OF origin 10 per
cent spread by means OF dumbwalter and elevator
shsts. This bin Of MT. Monroes would permit
return 20 conditions a. they existed prior 20 1895
But this IA not ell that this bill, introduced In the
closing days Of the Legislature, would DO. The
method OF constructing this dumbwalter shaft Is
not even specified, a. 10 Is 70 "be constructed IN
manner to be approved BY the commissioner or
department charged with the enforcement OF the
Tenement House act
The shameless disregard Of the sacrifice OF human
life shown by those responsible for the Introduction
OF this bill Is characterized by the fact that they
would UNNECESSARILY increase the danger OF hor-
rbls death 70 those already In great danger without
the least provision to the method OF construction
NJ the shaft
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29
Education Of a Rate Regulator.

The Hon. CHARLES E. TOWNSEND,
Representative in Congress Of the Second
Michigan district and joint parent Of
the Esch-Townsend bill, has just made
a scathing arraignment Of American
railroads" before a meeting Of the Miohi-
gan manufacturers in Detroit. Accord
ing TO the reports he not only scathed
but he "fiayed.' Indignation made the
speech. II seems that at some point in
his long lfe-he will be 40 in August
he undertook the study Of interstate
commerce. He Investigated railroad
taxes and learned much as TO the net
income Of railroads, for the purpose Of
determining values" In short, he is
a railroad expert; and he IA still pur-
suing his studies:
i expect before leave Congress 70 help frame
a law prohibiting raiirOsd mshGEeu from owning
great public necessities such a. coal mines.-
Unfortunately, Mr.. TOWNSEND did
not disclose his views as 10 the proper
ownership Of these great public nscessi-
ties. Should they pass into private
hands, or should they be owned by the
Government a. the late Senator Ht1D
proposedi
Mr.. TOWNSEND has not yet reached
the point where he favors Government
ownership Of railroads, but his educa-
ton Is going on.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29

assertion, but the inference Il unavoid-
able that, II Beef Trust methods ruin cat
tie raisers and cattle feeders at the rate
shown by his last article, IL can only be
aquestion Of a short time when the losses
incurred in the enterprise will drive
everybody out Of il,
From his own tables IL appears that
the average price Of good grades Of beef
cattle for 1904 Is not much below the
normal. In 1902 these prices we're abb
normally high, and in 1908 they were
abnormally low Native cattle weigh
ing go to 1 500 pounds represent the
stock from which the general market
supply Of dressed beef is obtained. The
average prices per hundredweight for
these are given az follows:
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29

Mr.. SAMUEL GoMPERs has decided that
he cannot approve the recent droision Of
the Supreme Court Of the United statos
that the law limiting IT, working day Of
New York bakers TO ten hours IL unconsu-
tutional. This Is a little hard on the Su-
preme Court
In some lines Of industry shorter work
ing day has been established by strikes,
the method which Mr.. GoMPERs advocates
as the alternative in this case. He Ia quoted
as saying at the recent Civic Federation
dinner that il he we're baker he would
strike. and strike hard II the bakers
take his advice and the price OF bread Is
advanced a cent or two a loaf as a result OF
increased cost Of baking It, the working
people Of New York will perhaps rise up
and call him-blessed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29
MIrih at Albany.

Speaker NIXON, who feels the weight
OF dignity that rests upon his shoulders
as manager In chief Of the Assemblies
deliberations, has great difficulty in re-
straining the playful dispositions Of his
fellow members.
Wednesday most Of the lawmakers
attended baseball game.
Thursday, as the session was ending,
they INDUCED in the highly original and
humorous diversion Of bombarding each
other with paper wads. Innocent recrea-
ton Of early childhood, 1t lightened the
too gloomy routine Of lawmaking and
served to relieve the tension Of high
strung minds wearied by the complexi-
ties Of State government.
Friday the solemn duty Of opening the
session with prayer fell to the Rev. c. H,
MCDONALD, a negro, Himself a man Of
serious mind, he provoked the laughter
of his fun loving auditors by petitioning
the Deity TO bring the Legislature safe
through life TO that General Assembly
where JESUS CHRIST will be the Speaker.
and business will be transacted without
graft or the dictation Of the lobby
Rather rhetorical and not in good
taste, perhaps, but only the keen wits Of
the Assembly would find it sufficiently
amusing TO justify the 'roars Of laugh
ter with which the well meant utterance
was greeted. Speaker NIXON had diff
Guilty in getting the members 10 subdue
their merriment. To smother or hide
his appreciation Of a rare Jest Is one Of
the most difficult tasks set for the legis-
lAtor OF truly humorous impulses.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29
A Southern Platform.

From a circular Of an Alabama cotton Tl1aufdoiursr
IN ne Manufacturer Record.
More factories 10 manufacture her cotton In
stead OF shipping two-thirdS OF II abroad In the
raw, thus keeping the prohts OF manufacture a.
home.
To ship her products in her own vessels, instead
OF sending IS per cent. OF them abroad IN foreign
ships, whose Interests naturally In competition
with our own.
National laws more favorable 70 American navi-
CATION, enabling our products 70 reach the orient
At a. low cost OF transportation as similar products
from European ports.
Her Agricultural. Industrial and commercial
Interests 10 become the issue In our political cam
pAigns.
wider mArkets for her finished products.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29
III. Remain. Of Paul Jons. and of the Maine.

To THE EDrroR or THE SUN-.Sir' II seems even
q little less than eleventh hour patriotism now.
on the part OF our national and municipal govern
ments, 70 press claims for the custody Of the re-
mains OF the intrepid Paul Jones, the obtaining Of
which was the result Of American patriotic enou
abroad without even the smallest public contribution
toward the splendid success IN the search and eH-
humlng which Ambassador Porter has achieved
Even lees than this seems 70 have been attempted
IN the matter Of removing the remains OF the battle
ship Maine from Havana hGTbof. our national
Government seems 10 have relinquhhed Volun-
tariy all nights 70 the famous wreck In favor OF the
cuban Government, which, Il IL alleged has Inter
ested a tAlvage company" In removing the sunken
hulk a. commercial venture, or regardless OF
treasured sentlment--the tragedy Of her taking
on changed the geography OF the seas, and com
PEELED imperial Powers 70 don their crowns 10 the
American Government"
II TO be hoped, cost what Il may. that the Pine
Tree state will not be backward In securing some
part Of this wreck when Il Il broken up which win
be worthy Of bearing tablet OF bronze that With
In her own borders may be preserved forever q
httlnE remembrance Of the sinking Of the Maine.
NEW YoHE, April a.. Dmioo.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29

We print with pleasure a letter from Mt.
CAsPAR WHITNEY concerning the fitness OF
Minister BOWEN for continued diplomatic
service at Caracas. near the Government OF
the Hon. CIPRIANo CASTRO. 1t would APP
pear that Mr. WHITNEY has no doubt OF
Mr.. BowEN's peculiar adaptation to the
duties of that particular post at this par
ticular time. The somewhat excited II not
defiant tone Of the communication should
not prevent the attentive consideration OF
Mr.. wHTNEYs opinion by the Department
Of State, 70 which quarter it Is respectfully
referred
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29
NEW YORK. April 20.
Lord LIvsrpOOI's Rape of the Teapot.


ffoW We LoHd0H optetdtofs
Lord Liverpool. who was travelling incoEnito,
after brsAkfGstnE at hotel IN London, ordered his
valet, raw SUSSEX youth, 20 clear the table and
pack everything In portmanteau. BY this order,
OF courst. was meant Lord Iverpool's lettsu and
papers. But the youth took II 70 include the silver
teapot and spoons. when Lord Liverpool was
driving down Oxford street . cry OF stop theft
was raised and the landlord Of the hotel arrived
IN hot pursuit. There In the street the Prime Min
ister had the modification Of having his luggage
opened and IN Il was found the plate. Never would
the statesman laugh a. the episode years Sfer,
90 treat his fear that the story might get into
the newspapers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29
Citizen, Prom Nowhere.


FT0T0 Vlf L0nd00 DaIV MdN,
The mott curious item In the parliamentary re-
turn Dust issued Of aliens nAturslIed In 1904 10 the
entry OF three subjects OF no foreign state
There were o7p aliens nAturAnEed In all Almost
half 400 came from Russia: the neat largest SEQ
ton t?o9l were from Germany n came from France,
and 10 from the United States.
In every case the place Of origin, the name and
address, and the date on which the oath Of ale
glance WAS taken are given. Only IN the case Of
Robert Meyer. Paul LAsAt Long lotherWiss Levy.
and Edwin Hugo ReiohenberG, ther IL the myt-
terious description above quoted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29

What can be the objections TO q study 40
thrilling and hlllng2 We have not heard
Probably the parents hold that Kansas his
tory Ia too full Of crowded hours. too rich
In blood. war and miscellaneous excite
ments. too intoxicating. Besides, when
Kansas makes so much hot history every
week. what's the use Of loading the mind
with mast events?
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29

TO THE EDITION or TIRE SUN-str' The letter
OF your correspondent In regard 20 the presence
OF dogs In our streeu struck me AZ very Just and
forclbie The gre1t selhshness which dog owners
evinoe In preemptlnE the thoroughfares for their
pets and causing danger 70 Others IL astonishing,
! md residence on the upper West side almost
imprisonment. from the number OF dogs AZ large.
sitting By the river side with book. which looked
forward 20 ~ enc OF the privileges Of the locality
IL for me impossible, that IL the grand .z49Ls-F
plso for dogs, who there rsSn a. large.
NV YoHE Auru n
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29
coon skln, Pay,d Va, 20 We.I,h

GresHnsid ooreSpondsAes indianapolis Neug.
william Wilson OF Green township, this county,
IL stu the owner o. forty acres OF land which he
purchased from the Government for -. The
purchase money wa made by selling coon skins.
He attn holds the patent and the land has never been
transferred. IL could scarcely be purchased 70.
day fof hhY time he prlcc be pAId.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29

FrOm NJ Saoam Springs Rspubitcda.
Tbs FortniEhuy Cub had very pleasant meet.
ING a. The bone Of Mn. Tom Williams yesterday
afternoon. A. The ne1t meeting the club VII begin
the study Of How DO You Like Itf- AID an mem.
ben ere urgod 70 BE- prclenL
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29

The revolt in Shawnee county, Kan;
might be queer 10 any other State. In
Kansas whatever h queer v natural, nor
NAL, expected Certain Shawnee county
parents have taken their Children out Of
the public schools because the study Of
Kansas history h required In those schools.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29
lfuoA interpreted WsddinE Ceremony

Prom ~ Hdasdt ON Jourld
A Mexican and full blood Pawnee Indian woman
were Married In the Probate Couu AZ Pawnee the
other day. Neither Understood the language OF the
other, Nlfht hauhhl Wusten acted a. Interpreter
for the Mexican and a court Gitach6 translated ths
paUnee responses Into English.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29

The people Of Porto Rico have the priv
llege Of appealing 20 the President. THE
Sun did not say that they had not this priv
ileRe We are somewhat hesitant about
admitting that the Porto Ricans are, as
Mr.. James says, governing themselves. II
they are, they are not aware Of the fact.
The Governor, the heads Of the six executive
departments, and the FIVE Porto Ricans
who with the department chiefs oonsti-
tute the Executive Council, are appointed
by the Administration in Washington. The
acts Of the elected House Of Delegates are
subject TO review, revision and reversal
by the Executive Council by the Governor
and by the Congress Of the United States.
The institution resembles that Of Porto
Rico's nelghbor, Bermuda. which is not gem
orally regarded as a self-govening COM
munity.
Mr. James, after six years Of residence in
the island, ought TO understand the differ
enos in the political status Of Porto Roans
and citizens Of New York.
THE sun neither said nor intimated that
Governor Winthrop is unable to take care
Of his own affairs, or OF the affairs Of the
people Of Porto Rico Neither did it even
insinuate that the Porto Rlcans In any way
resemble either Indians or Filipinos. 1t
merely established a comparison OF political
institutions, and the comparison showed
that the interests Of a superior people we're
even less adequately conserved under the
existing system than are the interests Of
inferior peoples. The question Of the right
Of the Porto Rcans 10 govern themselves
had no place In our comment.
Mr.. James has not read his invariable
companion at bis morning coffee with
proper care and discrimination II he has
failed to perceive that It has stood, perhaps
more emphatoally than any other publioa-
ton in the country, for the rights and the
welfare Of the Porto Rioan people.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29

ETpH ~ 9afFteon oteontrs
When an editor SITE up 70 ~ O'Clock ~ night Pre-
panng hot ar rcfreshments for ha subscriber and
then plows en- the nsEt dAy,vs oan that diveuihea
ton.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29
OrR DERELICT ISLAND.
An FstImable Correspondents Views Con-
corning the status OF Porto Rico.


corning the status OF Porto Rico.
To TIE EDITOR OF THE sUN-Sr: In your
issue Of April ~ you have an editorial called
"Our Derelict Island" From that quote:
Hawaii. Alaska. the Philippines, Panama, and
even Santo Domingo and Cuba, are all In greater
or less measure under the care and charge OF some
department or bureau In Washington there u
some one TO whom Il Is possible 70 60 with case
or a claim, protest or petition, concerning IN
terests In almost any country In the vorid-e1cept
Porto Rico.
Have not the people Of Porto Rico the priv
Ilege Of appealing to the President Of the
United States and In the usual way 20 the
Supreme Court Of the United Statesl
Because OF a certain act Of Congress, known
as the Foraker act, the people Of Porto Rico
were to be allowed to govern themselves
when certain conditions should be declared
10 exist. Because Of the proper declaration
that those conditions had come into existence,
the people OF Porto Rico common ced TO govern
themselves. and by virtue Of the same right
they are stu doing so.
No department Is either foster father or guardian
OF Porto Rico.
Please tell me why a department should be
a guardian Of Porto Rico?
The Apaches and the onedSs and all other brands
Of native red men have bureau in the Department
OF the Interior. The Moro, the Taga and the
VisAyan have the Bureau OF Insular AnAiB In the
War Department. But the Porto Rlean has no
Administrative haven wherein 70 anchor bis craft.
Is II not true that the people Of Porto Rico
have an administrative haven" right at
homer Will you please say why the striker
or the stricken in Porto Rico should be priv
ileged TO appeal TO departments and bureaus
IN Washin gton any more than would a citizen
Of the State Of New York;
] know the Governor OF Porto Rico. and II
has not occurred TO me that he s unable 20
take care Of his own afiairs-that Is. the sffalre
Of the people Of Porto Rico, have passed
the last six years with the people NJ Porto
Rico who assure you are very unlike
Moros TaRals, Apaches and other brands 81
red mem. and I am convince that they have
the right to govern themselves without the
assistance Of departments and bureaus In
Wash In gton OF any other place.
Here in New York THF SUN IA invariably
my companio ion at my morning cohee. would
like to read in II tn you think that, as far ~
appeals from the Government Of Porto Rico 10
the departments and bureaus in Washington
are con cerned that "verdant and sun kissed
little island can afford 10 be a "dPrelict'
Also--if, Of course you think so-that Mr..
Secretary John Doe Gncludiug -othe rs about
other matters") may do what he could have
done without his Washington exercise
qualify his contempt for and appeal to the
Governor and the people Of Porto Rico.
JAMES,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-04-29
short story Of speed.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
-lnInhl.-n .-IIa-.nhnmr.

AteiGhteenmtcsanhouE
This the speed ne walked back home
Whcn busted va IN power.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-12-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
For the Week Ending Dec. SIN
as compiled by Coe n Ho"ar"
Abstract Company

L Hasvold'toC Catherine HasVoio'
nc / 32-126-60. =
Western Town Lot Co. oboe
,Jost, lots in Ferney
Gabriel r Markley ct al to FL
keenan, and,J E.Kelly, Sc / l3-
121-64 =
W A Dexter to Herman II, Ern'
est II, George II and Charles
A Meckstroth, sec 6-l26-64....
Isaac Lincoln to Hattie f Lager,
part of lots 20 and 81, block 81,
II & L addition to Aberdeen.
Henry Kuhfeld to Frank e Rich
ert, sw l 3l-122-64.............
Karl Dedling to George Bald
win Sc I 1S-l24-65. ......,..
Mary Gum to CharlcsA Guhin,
sw / 21.122-63..
Charles II Prior to Jennie NJ
Loope, lots 10 and II, block "a,
First addition to Frederick.
Fred Tyson to Title Tyson, lot
Is, block 6, Hecla -. $500.
Emma NJ Owen TO SpencersW
Narregaug, e % feet Of W so
feet of lot l, block2, Aberdeen
Western Town Lot Co. to Edgar
N HiXon, lot II, block 6, Hecla
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-12-22
CITY AND COUNTRY

Mrs. H.. II. Potter of Webster is
visiting friends in the city.
E. P. Ashford and son, Fred, were
up from Rondell, Saturday.
The Firemen's annual ball will be
held in the new Hatz building on
January first.
The popular play, THAT Little
Swede" will be at the Gottschalk on
Friday evening, December %.
DR.. B. f. Markin, Geo. Ostho1f,
Frank Wynn and George Nelson were
visitors in the city last Friday.
The Turner-Gauley land contest
from Mcpherson county has been de-
cided in favor OF Elizabeth Gauley.
Attorneys Potter and Anderson Of
Webster we're brought TO Aberdeen
Monday by legal business in circuit
court.
DR.. and Mrs. r. l.. Murdy enter
tanned a number Of friends at dinner
last Thursday evening. Cards came
later making it a very pleasant even
ing for all.
1t pays to advertise in our local
columns. By means Of the Lost ad.,
Charlie Swenson found his mothers
shawl lying in the snow near AXtel's
acknowledgements Recorder.
On Friday evening of this week a
reception will be rendered all parents
of the Granger Business school by the
faculty. The reception will be glVer
in the schools new home and will b.
a very pleasant affair.
Chas. Wright, of Brainard, was il
this week. handling himself with con
siderable care, as he is just ~recoverin-
from the fracture Of two broken rib:
which an eighteen year. old mare in
t1icted upon him a few weeks ago.
A. e. Clark OF Hecla was in the cit.
Monday on his way to Hyde count.
where he has made some zeal estat
Investments Next week he and Mrs
Clark will leave for Chicago wher
they Will visit until after the grea
automobile show to take place in earl
February. They will then go t
Florida to remain till spring.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-12-22

Tncal members of the Odd Fellows
lodge are interested in the loCi' "n-
niyersarv of the organization V''e
Warner lodge. which comes on Ci'e
10Th of January. Gem lodge, NO. llo'
of Warner will celebrate the occas'o"
with a dance which will be notable.
The alternate freezing and tha"ine
with which we have been 1aVoreo
lately has resulted in making tne
walks and streets about as slippery DIS
plain, ordinary ice. A good many
bumps have been charged up against
the peculiar weather
John Helmka and daughter, Madge,
returned last Saturday from their
visit to Michigan, They visited
several days at Harvard, ILL.,, where
! Charles Helmka is living. Ihey re-
port a fine time but are glad to get
back to South Dakota which they
appreciate better than ever. 1llefe
was no snow in Michigan and very re"
apples.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson Morris, VINO
live near Westport, brought their D
year-old boy, Merle, to the city Satur'
day night to have a fractured arm SET
This is the second time the arm has
been broken. II was healing nicely
and had been dressed by the doctors
Friday but on the return home or the
family the little fellow again slipped
and fell, necessitating a second SET
ting of the bone.
George Hart. one of the two men
who, were arrested here on July 4, 1904,
charged with picking Holsey lockers
pockets, and who forfeited his cash
bond of 5000, was arrested the other
day in Chicago and the local authorl-
| ties were notified that he could be
had. 1t was decided, however, to let
him go on account Of the expense 10
the county. His partner, BlakeGter,
got a penitentiary sentence for his
part OF 1T.
Mrs. Enoch G.. Dell died Monda.
| morning at the home of her daughter
Mrs. j. G. Somervilie, who resides a
POI Eleventh venue east. Mrs. Del
had lived in Brown county since -
and was will known to many OF
timers. She is survived by her hus
band and nine out of twelve children
The funeral services were held o.
Wednesday and burial was at River
side cemetery, Rev. j. w. Taylo
officiating
Mrs. Dorathea Hanson, the age
mother OF Mrs. Andrew Olson, died a
the home of the latter on Sunda
morning. Funeral services we're bel
from the home of Mrs. Olson, o
South Third street, and from the GEL
Norwegian Lutheran church in Gel
township. The deceased is survive
by four children who live in til
vicinity, namely, Mrs. r r. Tiioma
Mrs. Andrew Olson, Mrs. Christ Hal
i son and Miss Dogmar Hanson.
At a regular meeting of the M. Y
A. last Thursday evening the folloH
ing officers were elected for the con
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-12-22

inc wear: Consul, A. W. Bnrnhan,'
adyisor, c. Bliss BoNles; banker, jon"
J. Williams: clerk, j. h, HEX,
botham: escort, Walter h'cEe'-
hotham. Waterman, Orlin Moui'"i',
sentry, E. S. FoIlansbee; mao2 a .,,
p r wenz: camp physicians, all the
c;tv musicians who are members ''
the order. 1t was decided to holo d
Joint installation of officers with Tue
Poval Ncighbors on January HIN
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-12-22
Tea Sets

An silver ard ntcksled ware z,,, :
piece lined with pure soid l ,,s,
not tarnish and vii last . ',D
Set consists Of sugar :" ), y
er and dreamer. ffice
$500.