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New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
MERIT SYSTEM GAINING.
Grill SeTUice Commission Reports
Lac Vel ObSerUed

Washington, Jan. 1s.-The Civil Service Commits
sion IN its twenty-rst annual report TO the Presi
dent. says that in the year the Civl Service act
has been made increasingly effective and that need
has arisen FOR no further legislation beyond what
is required TO meet the added expense Of conduct
ing the examinations. The number OF persons ex-
amined was 1909 increase Of L per cent over
the previous year The number appointed was
50Sso an increase Of 20 per cent The greatest in
crease was in the examinations for rural carrier.
stenographer and typewriter and for the navy yard
service.
Appointments 20 the classified service through
transfers reinstatements, suspensions Of the rules
and temporary appointments which have been
called the back door of the service have less
numerous than in former years, showing an in
creased observance Of the rules. The number Of
temporary appointments continues large but this is
said TO be due to causes over which the commits
sion has no control Only nine States have received
less than 80 cent of the full share Of appoint
msnts 10 which they entitled. The percentage
OF removals in the year. compared with The
whole number OF employees, To- which
was twice as great the percentage OF deaths and
less than one-fourth OF the number OF resgnations
The report says:
The commission has been called 70 invcstig gate
only small number Of alleged violations Of the
Civil Service and rules and the facts disclosed
have failed in most cases TO show violations fa-
grant enough 10 merit severe penalties. The excel
lent manner in which the law and rules have been
generally observed throughout The various branches
OF the government has caused almost entire ces-
xstiOn Of complaints.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
AIMED AT STEEL CORPORATION

Washington, Jan. lS.-A resolution introduced to-
day by Representative Little OF Arkansas directs
the Secretary OF Commerce and Labor to investigate
the condition of the iron and steel industry Of
the Unised States for the purpose of ascertann To
what extent 1t is controlled by the United States
Steel Corporation and its associates and constituent
companies; TO what extent the concern mentioned
controls the output and prices OF the finished prod
ucts made by independent companies dependent on
Il for material. and 10 what extent II at all
does the corporation It's associates or constituent
companies sell its products cheaper in export trade
than in domestic trade, and whether such condi-
tions have resulted In whole I'm part from onv
contract. combination or agreement IN the nature
of trust conspiracy In restraint of intersa 10
foreign commerce..
The Secretary is directed to report the evidence
taken and such recommendations as he may deem
wise TO make.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
BOARD VOTES Il MEDAL
Commissioners to Re7oard BraUe
Pupil from O1Cn Pockets.

The Board of Education Will give Michael o SuIli-
van a first class of the schoOlship st. Mary's
a gold medal for his recent rescue. of Walter b.
Jones from drowning, although the State Constitu-
ton forbds the use of public money for such n
purpose. and the commissioners VIII be compelled
TO make up the fund from their own pockets.
President Tiff presented yesterday afternoon 10
the executive committee letter from Commander
q. c. Hanus 1t said in part:
Michael O'Sullivan, one of our boys recently per-
formed gallant rescue At the risk Of his own life
which / feel should be brought the attention of
the Board of Education. O'Sullivan was sent at 9
O'clock last Saturday evening TO the New-Hamp-
shire with message. When he reached the gang
plank he found that "A man named Walter B. Jones
struggling I'm the water. An excited crowd
stood about bur made no effort TO save him O'Sul-
Nvan plunged into the water and caught the, man
keeping his head above water. Though chilled
through. the boy fastened a rope about the man
and saw him drawn 10 safety. O'Suvan now has
a cold, but l expect that he will soon be entirely
recovered from the effects OF his icN bath
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
IN EY-MAYOR HELD UP.
Thug, in Br0ad1oay at T7centy-ninth-
ST.. Threatens His Life.

Frederick Osgood, three times Mayor of Norwich,
Conn, a wealthy retired merchant. who has a
summer home in New-London and spends his win
tiers at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in this city,
held up by thug in Broadway at Twenty -nnth-st.
early yesterday morning. The thug seized him. Mr..
Osgood said pushed him into hallway. pinned him
to the wall and demanded his money his life Mr..
Osgood had 81. He gave it up
Mr. Osgood went TO the West Thirtieth-st. station
and told of the hold-up. He asked for a permit to
carry revolver. II was refused him. He had been.
he said the theatre Tuesday night and to dinner
afterward. and when he left his friends started to
walk 10 the hotel.
Mr.. Osgood shouted for minutes for help,
and finally a policeman appeared. search was
made. but no trace of the could be found.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION
Defects in the Present Law Called to ths
Attention of Congress.

WASHINGTON Jan. 1S-The House COMMITTEES on
Election OF President. Vice-President and Repre-
sentatIves IN Congress to-day favorably reportea
a hill introduced by Representative Clark OF MS
souri, adding the Secretary OF Agriculture and ths
Secretary OF Commerce and Labor to the lire OF
Presidential succession.
In reporting this measure the COMMITTEES ASKS
some questions TO point out what IL regards ss
tnadeduacies IN the existing law demanding "'
early attention OF Congress. The query Is made ss
to who would determine the question OF "inaniAE
OF the President. and who would succeed IN - ~
event OF the death OF the President-elect oetolss
taking Office and II. in the event OF the DEAN =.
the Presdent-eleCt and ice-PTcsident-elect netuS
taking their offices. would the members OF ~
Cabinet appointed by the outgoing President SUI
ceed in the order named by law. -.
IL Is also asked whether in the event thAs ~
Democratic candidates for President and VIZ
President had been elected at the last election s
had died before the new Cabinet officers had ol9 80
confirmed the Republican Cabinet members W9ujs Ia
bS in line OF succession. The present Jaw !"
said was adopted an emergency measure.
A Joint resolution introduced to-day oy kes.S-
sentative ReeGer. OF Kansas. proposes an ennSS.s
ment the Constitution. providtng that mea'irSt ,Sat
OF the House be chosen every third year fs.~-
Senators be elected BY direct vote. and thar 80 -,
gress shall assemble at least once each yeats 81
January s. The term OF the President IS 1As' ~ e. g
six years. and he shall not be eligible s w. "a
election. The first Tuesday IN May IS nAeu
Inauguration day.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
WANTS CAMPAIGN FUND INQUIRY.
Senator Stone Recites Judge Parker's
Charges Presidents Reply Read.

Washington. Jan. S-The charges Of impropriety
made IN connection with the campaigns of 1896 and
1904 revived for time to-day in the Senate
by Mr.. Stone, Of Missouri. who spoke in support
Of his resolution providing for investigation of
the charges. He used with much freedom the
names Of President Roosevelt. Judge Parker and
Chairman Cortelyou and again recited the ale
cations that Mr.. Cortelyou had used the informa-
ton secured by him as Secretary of Commerce and
Labor to secure money from the trusts. When he
closed, Mr. Hansbrough had the clerk read the
reply made by the President to Judge Parker's
charges last November. Mr.. Stones resolution was
allowed to lie on the table.
The discussion Of the Statehood bill continued
with Messrs. Clay, Nelson. Bailey and Stewart as
speakers. Ex-senator Henry G. Davis. Democratic
candidate for Vice-President, a visitor the
floor and cordially received. especially by Ser
ator Fairbanks. his rival in the recent campaign.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
ADDICKS TACTICS FAIL.
Delaware Regulars in Vain Put Up New
Candidate for President of Senate.
LRY rELEaRArH 10 I'VE rnIRrNE.l !

Dover. Del, jar. 1S.~-The first indication OF
break in the prolonged deadlock in the organization
OF the Senate of the Delaware Legislature occurred
to-day when the baIloting for president pro TEN.
OF the Senate was resumed from Monday. II
was changing OF the candidate Of the Regular
Cor Addicksl Republicans for president pro tenn
from George w. Sparks to ]. NJ Mendinhah Ihs
bait was thrown out to the Union men. who had de-
clared that II Sparks withdrew the orsanlzaGIo5I II
would be an easy thing TO accomplish but II I4leu
to convince the Union men that the Regulars NeL'
sincere, in view Of the fact that OF the twehN-
seven ballots taken for president pro telL
the Union men firm from start to nnlsh IoF
A. 3. Conner. their candidate.
As there Is sign of a settlement OF ehe OF
ganization Of the senate The Senate this aItefi-
noon after taking fifteen more ballots for Presi,,
dent pro tenn. without change. took recess uAuI
I'm
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
VENEZUELA MUST SETTLE IT.
State Department Pressing the Asphalt Case
-CastrOs New Foreign Minister.

Washington. Jan Is.-The State Department is
renewing its efforts to secure the reference 10
btration OF the asphalt case. 70 which President
Castro OF Venezuela. has been opposed II these
efforts fail the department wiA be obliged TO take
other means TO secure a settlement.
News has been received here that President Cas-
sro has appointed General Alexander Ibarre to be
Minister for Foreign Affairs Of Venezuela He sue
ceeds Sehor SanavarTi who. II is understood. was
DISPLACED because Of his advocacy Of the settle
Ynent OF the claims OF the New-York and Bermudez
Asphalt Company by arbitration. General barre is
a nephew Of the late dictator Guzman Blanco and
married Miss Russell OF Boston daughter OF
former American minister 10 Venezuela. who
one Of the diplomatic body expelled from Caracas
by Blanco. lie has SON. Thomas iOarre, living
sn this country. who Is contributor 10 some OF
the American newspapers
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
NEARLY BURY RAIDERS.
Fifty Frenchmen, alleged Gamblers,
ThrO1C Chairs ON Them.

Fifty Frenchmen, in alleged gambling house
IN West Twenty -eighth-st., off Sixth ave early
this morning. who were cornered by Detectives
Younge and O'Brien, of Inspector McLaughlin's s
staff picked the detectives up bodily, flung them
into and threw tables. chairs. lamps, rugs
furniture and clothing them, half smothering
them. The detectives held Two. The rest got away.
one man jumped into tree and escaped with
the help of friends Patrolman OConnel of the
West ihirtieth-st station, went TO the detectives
aid. Two men were arrested. They said they
Emmanuel Terrari, of No. III West Twenty-eghth-
St. and Henri Harm, of No. l3S West Twenty-fifth-
st. They charged with maintaining gam
bling house.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
APPOINTMENTS By THE PRESIDENT.
John Fl. Clark to Succeed Robert WatchOrn
rs immigration Commissioner for Canada.

washington. Jan. l&-The President has decided
10 appoint John II. Clark United States IInmgra-
t,on Commissioner for Canada. with headquarters
~ Montreal 20 succeed Robert Watchorn. appoint
ed Commissioner At Ellis Island Mr.. Clark is a
native OF I.ockport y. y. He has been for some
time chief assistant Of Commissioner Watchorn in
the Canadian work lie WAS introduced 10 the
President to-day by Commissioner General Sargent
At d conference with Secretary Taft to-day the
President decided appoint A O. Stewart OF
Iowa Attorney General OF Porto Rico. TO succeed
Willis Sweet Of Ioalo, resigned. Mr. Stewart
served as a volunteer "a the war between Spain
end the United States.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
BOLTING NIEDRINGHAUs.
Candidate for Senate from Missouri May
Lose Fifteen Votes To-day.

Jefferson City, Mo- Jan. 1S.-The bolting of six
Republicans the first and two more on the sec
ond ballot from the ranks OF Thomas X. Niedring-
haus. Republican caucus nominee for United States
Senator succeed Francis NJ Cockrell, resulted in
no choice for Senator to-day in joint session OF
the legislature.
On the first joint ballot to-day John Bittinger,
the oldest member in point of service in the House
and five other Republicans. boted to Kerens. Civ
ing Niedrnghaus 81; Coclrell. SO; Kerns. g. On the
second ballot two more bolted Niedringhaus. one
going to DR.. Pettjohn, and one to Kerens leaving
Nedringhaus say that he will lose Is votes to-
morrow.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
ARBITRATION WITH MEXICO.
New Treaty signed-SOuthern Senators Sfill
Oppose Other Conventions.

Washington. Jan. ls.-Amhassador AEp3roZ. Of
Mexico, and Secretary Hay to-day signed srb-
fration treaty along the lines % similar conventions
recently negotiated with other countries.
The Senate Committee On Forsign Relations to-day
deferred consideration cf the arbitration treaties
until the geEt iaeeGag = tae com1nittee. There
has been 10 chsnge in tie attitude Of the Southern
Senatsrs respecting amendments To the treaties TO
protect the States against claas bonds issued in
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19

Hooker by his friends were being freely made
here tonight by the members of the associa-
ton who believed that the report of the griev-
ance committee should have been sent TO the
legislature 1t Is asserted that pressure was
brought to bear upon members OF the assOcia-
ton all over the State. that the dues OF men,
berS were paid. together with their travelling ex
penses and that new members favorable TO JUS
tce Hooker were brought into the association
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
sENAToR pEPEW ON coMMlIrEE.

County Judge Piatt yesterday named Senator
Depew. his nephew, Charles c. Pauldng and Ed
ward Walls, OF Peekskill. committee TO draft
resolutions the death Of Thomas Hustled one
Of the best known lawyers In Westchestsr County
and a member OF the WestchCster County Bar As
sociatior. IT. Hustled was of the late Cen
mi -
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
MICHIGAN HOUSE ENDORSES PRESIDENT

Lansing Mich. Jan 1a-Ths State House OF So
resentatives to-day. by vote OF IS 20 ~ ad'S',S
a concurrent resolution tndorslng the poHsy
President Roosevelt with regard 20 securins grcA.-
powers for the Interstate Commerce Comnllss'.- =.
The resolution calls on the Michigan nefaos
COngress 20 support the President. When she ne ~,
luton reached the senate Il was Fe1srfea ~
Committee Federal RelationA
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
DETROIT MAN FOR BROOKLYN CHURCH

AZ me annual meeting o; the Clinton Ayenue
Congregational Church. Brooklyn. last evening. II
was decided by a vote OF 70 to Il to call the Rev
DR. Nehemiah Boynton pastor OF the First cor .
gregational Church. Of Detroit, as pastor 10
succeed the Rev. DR.. Thomas B. Mcleod After
pastorate Of twenty-five years Dr. Mcleod re-
signed and is new resident OF Washington
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19

Albany. Jan. 1s.-The reelection Of United States
Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew completed to-
day when the two houses met in joint session.
compared journals and the action of yesterdays
separate sessions formally announced. The
proceeding perfunctory without speeches or
other incident
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
JANIToRs SAY BACK PAY is DUE.

The public school 1anltors of Brooklyn. Queens
and Richmond have combined TO collect 500 900
back pay which they say is due them under the
prevailing rate of wages law. They have sued on
two cases. one OF which was argued yesterday No
decision given.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 1S.-The formality neces-
sary to declare the election OF Ex-Governor Nor
gan G. Bulkeley United States Senator to sue
ceed Joseph r. Hawley was enacted by the Gen
eraI. Assembly to-day. The joint convention was
then dissolved and reception was rendered to
the Senator-elect.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

Miss Flora Zabelle, who resigned her position as
prima donna Of THE Yankee Consul" company a
few weeks ago, announcing that she was going to
Paris for year IS now in midocean coming back
TO America She is returning TO marry Raymond
Hitchcock, the star Of The Yankee Consul" and
she VIII play her former part in that company when
that piece opens at Wallack's next week
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19

reconstruction days. and they will not consent to
the ratification OF the treaties without such an
amendment.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19

Providence. r. l.. Jan. 1s.-In joint session
the two branches of the General Assembly in Il
House Chamber here to-day Senator Nelson
Aldrich was declared elected to fifth term in ii
United States Senate.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
10 CURE a coLb IN One

10 CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Qainns Tabletz An drugzt.t.
Tsfund the money II 10 cure T. " C;roTss
signature ia On each box E4
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19

Boston Jan 1s-The formal announcement OF
the election Of United States Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge for the full term OF six years and
of Senator w. w Murray Crane to fill the un-
expired term of the late Senator George w. Hoar
was made at joint session Of both houses of the
legislature at to-day.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19

This afternoon Miss Ethel Barrymore will
give her hrst special matinee at the Hudson
Theatre. presenting the double bill Carrots and
Cousin Kate" All who have seen Miss Barry
more IN Carrots the pathetic little peasant
TAD. whose home life is made rnisera BILE by a
hlothers persecution. will recall the tenderness
ano truth Of her impersonation As the twentieth
century young old maid Cousin Kate whose ro-
nance with the Irish artist, played by Bruce Ne
Kaa, Is so prettily told IN the Hubert Henry Da-
E!es comedy. she win have quite a different role
MISS Barry is 10 give this double bin AT two
special matinees. the first this Thursday and the
next on Thursday January % anu '0
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19

Phil King. Princeton's famous quarterback
learning last night of the Illness OF his friend
Henry B. Harris, and thinking it might interfere
with the rehearsals Of 'Strongheart' now being
conducted at the Hudson Theatre offered his SER
vices in the following wire from Washington
If you want a coach for Robert Blossoms Strong
heart" eleven consider at your disposal.
AS Columba's coach, William Morley at the
request OF the author William c. De Mile is in
daily attendance at the rehearsals, Mr. Harris
was compelled 10 decline Mr.. Kings offer.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
STATIONERY and STATIONERY ENGRAVING

g. Alttttatt & On. ARE SHOWING IN THEIR
STATIONERY DEPARTMENT. FINE NOTE PAPERS
OF THE NEWEST FABRIC wEAVES IN THE
APPROVED SIZES AND TNTss DESK AND
LIBRARY TABLE REQUISITES.
In addition facilities afforded for the Engraving Of Wedding
Invitations Announcements Reception AGEione and WISHING Cards.
and for the execution Of Monogram and Address Dies Stamping
plain coOr. gold and ae and Illuminating also features Of
this department
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19

Augusta, Me-. Jan. 1S-President Goodwin. at a
Joint convention of the Senate and House Of Rep
resentatives to-day. declared Eugene Hale of Ellis
full term of six years beginning March 4, 1865.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19
SENATOR'S CHOSEN.
Formal announcement of Election
of Depe1C-In Other Stotes.

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ALBANY. Jan. 1s-The reelection Of United States
Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew completed to-
day when the two houses met in joint session.
separate sessions was formally announced; The
proceeding perfunctory. without speeches or
other incident.
Hartford Conn, JAN 1S.-The formality neces-
sary to declare the election OF Ex-Governor Nor
gan G. Bulkeley as United States Senator to sue
ceed Joseph r. Hawley was enacted by the Gen
eral, Assembly to-day. The joint convention was
the Senator-elect.
Providence R. l.. Jan. 1s.-In joint session of
the two branches of the General Assembly in the
House Chamber here to-day. Senator Nelson W
Aldrich was declared elected to fifth term in tho
United States Senate.
Boston. Jan. 1s-The formal announcement OF
the election Of United States Senator Henry
Cabot Lodge for the full term OF six years and
of Senator W. ". Murray Crane TO fill the un
expired term of the late Senator George W. Hoar
was made at joint session of both houses of the
legislature at noon to-day.
Augusta. Me. jan 1S-President Goodwin. at a
Joint convention of the Senate and House Of Rep
resentatves to-day. declared Eugene Hale of Ellis
worth. elected to the United states Senate for a
Lincoln. Neb. jan 1s.-The formal act of electing
Elmer J. Burkett a United States Senator for Ne
braska was completed by the joint Assembly to-
day Mr. Burkett made a speech to the legislators.
in which he promised uphold the President in
his efforts enlarge the duties of the Interstate
Commerce Commission and in other public matters
which the President may want Congress to con-
slider
Indianapolis jar. 1S-The legislature Of Indiana,
in toint session to-day. formally elected Albert ].
Beverldge to a second term in the United States
Senate and James A. Hemenway, of Boonville to
the unexplred four years of the term to which
Vice-President- t-elect Charles w. Fairbanks was
elected
Lansing Mich, Jan. 1S.-The two houses of the
Michigan legislature met in joint session to-day and
formally and unanimously reelected United States
Senator J. c. Burrows. There is not Democrat
in either branch Of the legislature. Senator Bur-
rows the only candidate
St Paul. Jan. 1s-A joint session of the Minnesota
legislature was held to-day and the vote taken
for Moses F. Clapp TO be junior United States Sen
ator from Minnesota to succeed himself was con-
firned
Harrisburg. Penn, Jan. B.-The General Assem-
bIy met IN Joint session at to-day and for
mally elected Phander c. Knox, Of Pittsburg, 10
succeed the late Senator Quay
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19

Indianapolis jar. 1S-The legislature Of Indiana,
in tont session to-day formally elected Albert ].
Bevcrdge to a second term in the United States
Senate and James A. Hemenway of Boonville. to
the unexpIred four years of the term TO which
Vice -President-elect Charles w. Fairbanks was
elected.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-19

Lansing, Mich, Jan. 1S.-The two houses of tn
Michigan legislature met in joint session to-day an
formally and unanimously reelected United State
Senator ]. c. Burrows. There is not Democra
in either branch OF the legislature. Senator Bu1
rows was the only candidate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-03-27
Castro Seems to Know His Business
at That.

President Castro, of Venezuela. re
fuses to arbtrate his differences with
the asphalt trust that does business in
the United States. Mr.. Roosevelt has
asked for arbitration of matters pre-
sented to this country. but he has not
made Il too public that these are mat
ters for the most part that affect the
asphalt bunch. If Castro can knock
out the asphalt fellows. the trust, not
many people in the United States will
drown themselves in the tears they
shed. II is possible that the trust is
right in its contention, but it viii have
10 show us; it is entirely probable that
the trust is wrong. Castro wanted the
trust TO make move that would try
the case in the courts of this country:
il refused. and then he rather pushed
that on. He was clever in that move
of course. for someone told him how
the asphalt fellows stand here. but
they have refused 10 take the bait. They
prefer TO have the matter arbitrated in
a court where Americans will not do
the deciding. Castro prefers to have il
done by people who know the trust.
and there is the hitch.