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New-York tribune., 1905-04-18
The Stock of Women S
Salts Has a Brand-Negv
Interest
Store Closes dt
$50 O'Clock

Z VERY day begins new epoch in our
l. Store of Handsome Suits for women.
Every day brings new arrivals, en-
tirely different from their forerunners.
Endless variety, novelty and scope.
We have no habit of ordering great num-
Der of suits ''of pattern" Styles are al
ways individual and many. stock full Of
changes and always changing.
The last additions are the most effective
as they should be.
Beautiful pastel greens, tans, light checked
materials, and rich blues and black Among
Others, these are noticed for their smartness
of style and trimming:
Suits of rainproof worsted, $25.
Suits of mohair, plated, trimmed with
linen and braid, $3.50 to $38.
Suits of fine checked material. S33 and
$3.50
Suits of voile, plated, $40.
All novel. Skirts gored and plated.
Second floor. Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-18
RATE HEARINGS BEGIN.


Washington. April 1.-THE Senate Interstate
Commerce Committee met to-day to begin hear
ings on railway rate legislation. The commit
tee met at 3 o'clock and spent an hour and
half in executive session considering a pro-
gramme for the hearings The preliminary
rangements made by Chairman Ellins were ap-
proved. The committee will meet at II o'clock
each day and the sessions will continue until 3
in the afternoon. The power to fix rates pri-
vate car lines and terminal facilities and other
Cognate subjects will be considered.
Attorney General Moody, at the request of the
committee has prepared exhaustive opinions on
several points to be covered in the hearings
which viii be submitted to the committee with
in a few days. The opinion will cover the power
of Congress to delegate to a commission the fix
ing of rates, including the right to reduce rates
ana force a reduction Of expenses; also the con
stitutional question as TO the right of the gov
ernment to allow differentials between different
ports in case rates are fixed. At present differ
entails in favor Of some ports allowed by
agreements among the roads The question
raised is whether the government can allow such
diferentials if it fixes the rates.
Chairman Eikins asked if he knew what
the opinion of the Attorney General would be-
and said he believed Mr Moody would hold that
Congress had the power 10 delegate authority
10 fix rates TO a commission.
Since the adjournment Of Congress many Pc
utons for and protests against the Esch-TOwn-
send bill have been received These were laid
before the committee to-day A statement by
senator Morgan was presented TO be printed as
a part of the record. Senator Newlands made
a long argument in support of his joint resOiu-
!lon creating a commission to frame a national
incorporation act for railroads engaged in inter
state commerce
II Is expected that the hearings viii close by
June l. The railroad men who have been asked
10 appear viii be heard first, and afterward the
men who have Informed the committee they
would like to be heard
There is no disposition to delay the hearings
or 10 prolong them" said Chairman Elkins
ms Is Il question which must be met, and we
are . mere for the purpose Of getting the nforma-
ZION 10 meet IL
=. victor MoraWet2. corporation attorney Of
York, win be the first witness tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1905-04-18
EEw-YoRK CENTRAL WINS A POINT
Rehearing in Suits Against It for Obstruc
ton Granted.

Washington. April 1.-THE Supreme Court Of the
United States to-day entered order which will
practically assure ueheaiing this term in the case
OF Mlhiker aEt. the New-Hork Central Railroad
Company, relative 60 the right OF The company TO
CbstTuct The entrance OF gh- and buildings IN
9lcW-1ogk hy means or i's elevated tracks. This
IS 10 he accomplished bv granting a hearing in the
cases of Birlcl and KeirHs agt. the company in
which tho same questions are involved as in the
Muhlker case. The question was presented by Ed
ward " baicc. AND tle court placed the cases at
tie foot ~ the can Tor next Thursday. This order
WIZ have The effect uf pOStUoninE the hearing until
;leNt week but the Chief Justice said II would in
a bearing before the final adjournment for the
term. Nr. Paige announced that no would also
ask for a relearius in Ihe Aiuhker case.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-18
BENSON'S APPEAL DISMISSED.
Land Fraud Case To Be Tried in the Dis.
trict of Columbia.

Land Fraud Case To Be Tried in the Dis.
trict of Columbia.
Washington. April 1.-THE Supreme Court of the
United States to-day, in opinion by Justice
Brown. affirmed tho decision of the New-York Fed
eral Cq2rt refusing TO grant petition for a writ
who is resisting removal to the District of Co
lumba for trial the charge of conspiracy TO de-
fraud the government in connection with land
frauds on the Pacific Coast.
The special charge in this case on which Benson
was indicted by grand jury Of the District of
Columbia. was that of bribing officer of the
Interior Department 70 reveal to him the purport
OF a report TO the department. He arrested
in New-York and sought TO prevent removal 10 this
city by means of a writ of habeas corpus. which
was denied by the Circuit of the United States for
the Southern District of New-York.
Three points were raised in the case, as follows:
First-That the indictment charges no crime
against the United states
Second-That the District Of Columbia is not
district of the United States within the meaning
of the law.
fornia, and is only triable there
All these points We're Overrued. Commenting on
the suggestion that the District Of Columbia is not
a judicial district Justice Brown said:
Tt NAV be said that any construction Of the law
trfct of Columbia Of OendedS arrested elsewhere
would be attended by such abhorrent consequences
that nothing but the clearest language would au-
thoTize such construction
He added informally: THE Constitution follows
the flag in the District Of Columbia"
New-York tribune., 1905-04-18
A Wonderful Collection
Of Women's S WAISTS

GAIN and told by well as by people IN the trade
N showing Of WOmen
a almost proigal
purchase securing beautiful ideas that appeared from American manuaet
andtho to be discover abroad
sereable IOuine then really
wonderful stock waists ned collection Of Lingerie Waists that is
unlimited the practical
Shirt Waists Perhaps for the
beautiful SILK Waists Easter descriptions:
New-York tribune., 1905-04-18

OF the docket will be suspended on April IS ana
after that date the court will sit only TO hear mo-
tions and deliver opinions. sttings for that puI, p9
nose will be held on Nav Is and % The court also
viii take a recess over Friday OF this week y.
observance of Good Friday. This arrang emenI n1
leaves only eight days more or the present 'eiAi
for the hearing OF arguments
New-York tribune., 1905-04-18
The Easter Brides PIANO.
The Chickerirg Quarter Grand

beautiful IN its lines exquisite in its the Ct"g Quarter Grand
- that has been apy called "The Brides
its production by Chckeng revouionizd piano building
The immediate and widespread popularity of the Cng Quarter
started manufacturer the
upright quality" N grand distinguished
peitor has acknowledged complete failure.
The Chckering Quarter Grand stands absolutely alone.
The Chiug
just five feet long Any home find ample little
than upright panoand upright built approach in ba
Of tone and And [ 5 a mo-
The Ching Baby Grand little larger than the Quarter Grand and
superb and artistic built entirely scale
Rest unr1n of all
New-York tribune., 1905-04-18
Exhibition and Sale
Of Blooming Plants

THE Rotunda Balcony on our Second
L Floor is filled with beautiful plants
in full bloom today. All of these
plants have been carefully selected, and only
those that were in fullest flower have been
brought in. They are in perfect condition
to add Easter beauty to the homes of New
York and vicinity.
You are invited to enjoy the flowers here.
and share them if You please. The prices
are exceptionally low for plants so carefully
selected. We deliver them free anywhere
within our own delivery routes. The list
follows:
Lily Plants 65e, 81. 81 80. up 70 So ca
AZaleas 15c, 81, $50 81 So up 10 $40
Crimson Rambers, $1.75. SO, So. up to $3.50
Hydrangeas 81 80 and SO each
Lily Of the Valley. 81 - a pot
Genesta 81 % and 1.l0 each
RhodOdendrOns, "a each
Lilacs. S1.T5 each
Daisies, 81 % each
Daffodils 65c a pot
Rotunda Balcony. Second floor
New-York tribune., 1905-04-18
SHAW STOPS h TRICK.
Scheme of Foreign Gold Leaf Max
ers Checked.
IFRoM rHE TRIBU';E nuREAu. !

Washington. April l7-secretary Shaw to-day IS
sued another order 10 collectors At the various
ports regarding foreign made gold leaf He made
q ruling tys SzaRtES aga en- the same subject
New-York tribune., 1905-04-18
These Superb Chtckering Pianos
Like All Other Wanamaker Pianos
Are Sold on the Easiest Terms

small cash followed BY monthly arranged suit the
of the We piano.
for the nstrum
you Chng your
Pianos door
New-York tribune., 1905-04-18

At IS ST5-Waists of Iouisine or peau de cygne IN
white light blue black, fun front. with broad
stitched plats back plated; good hitting and WeiI-
made. Waists that should sell for five dollars or
more
At $5-Of chiffon taffeta in colors and black;
Oriental lace net. in cream or white trimmed
with lace and silk k-lined: China SILK. IN white or
black trimmed with lace insertion and medallions.
Five styles.
Az SIS 5O-Of chiffon tafeta. in white, light blue
or black; full front shrred shoulder. and elao-
orately trimmed With lace. fun sleeves with deep
cuffs.
AT 750-Of China silk. in black white,
trimmed with lace and beading; or ~ white. with
front embroidered and plated. TWO STYLES.
At SI1 5O-Of chIffOn tatfeta. in Colors black:
front handsomely embroidered and trimmed with
lace: others OF messalinC, in white or black: yoke
OF lace. with cluster plats. Two styles.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-18
OVINGTON BROTHERS
Having completed the erection
of their new building,
3I4 Fifth Avenue,

of their new building,
3l4 Fifth Avenue,
near the corner of 32d Street,
invite their friends and the
lovers of art to visit them and
inspect the large and beautiful
stock of fine china and glass,
old silver, bronze and marble
statuary, paintings and briC-a-
braC.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-18
COURT TO ADJOURN MAY %.

Washington. April l7-Chief Justice Fuller to-
Day announced that the supreme Court Of the
United States would adjourn on May p. The call
New-York tribune., 1905-04-18

At $40 5O-Of crepe de Chine, IN white or black
full front shirred shoulders. and trimmed with
fancy stitching and French knots; others OF black
I,ouisnes, guimpe style; yoke OF plated chiffon
Two styles.
At Sl2-Of black Louisine; guiUpe style, with
white lace yoke. trimmed with platts and stitch
ing others OF chiffon tafeta crepe de Chine,
trimmed with fine lace and plaits. trimmed sleeves
-Four styles
At S14-O1 white crepe de Chine: yoke OF valen-
ciennes lace trimmed with Nenise lace and cluster
plaits- Two styles.
At S15-Ot chinfcn taffeta. in white. light blue or
black handsomely embroidered and trimmed with
lace insertion, white China silk. trimmed with
lace and hand stitching Two styles
Other waists up To 80
second aoor Tenth strss&
New-York tribune., 1905-04-18

All-Wcol Sheer fabrics
Au-wool Voiles. s7'sc TO 81 % SO 20 A. inches
wide.
Atwood Batists. 5Oc to sts5. IS to as inches
wide.
inches wide.
SIIk-and-WCCl Sheer Fabrics
SILK and-Noo Cqairet,e, 81 81 50; IS TO a IN.
sill. and wool Tamise, Si25 to SlT5. 40 70 a
inches wide.
SIX and wool Crepe de Paris. zoe TO $3.50; 81
90 81 inches wide.
SIR wool crepe Japon. s.. - inches ,aide
SIX and wool Eoliennes 81 20 s. s5: - 10 A
inches wide
silk and wool Fisured EoIeunes. sie5 to $50:
a. TO A inches wide.
sllka wool Henrietta. 81 to Ss: 81 to - inches
wide.
SIX and wool Mclrose 81 % to 50. 81 to a. inches
wide.
sllE and wool crepe cloth si25 to So. so to a.
Sin and wool Iron Frame Grenadines 81 ~ 20
$3.50: ~ 10 a. inches Wide
snk Warn Mohairs sts5 ana $3.50. a. inches
wide. -
Tenth street and Fourth avenue
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
FINAL COTTON REPORT
CENSUS BUREAU ISSUES ITS LAST
 BULLETIN.
Production in 1904 Is 3,4O1 1886 Bales fin Excess of the Previous Crop. Alabama Ranks Fourth
 in the List.

Washington, April 2S.-The Census Bureau has issued the final report on the cotton crop grown in 1904. showing a total production of 13,5S4,457 bales of 500 pounds The crop exceeds that of 1903 by 3,491.3S6 bales. or 35 per cent. The largest crop produced in the United States prior to 1904 was that of 1S9S, which amounted to Il, 1,235,000 bales, or 16 per cent less than the crop of 1904. The average crop for the fivs years period ending with 1903 was 9,S92,047 bales, or 26 per cent less than the crop of 1904.
 Among the cotton producing States, Texas has held the first rank for twen- ty years. It's production in 1904 was 3,134.677 bales. Georgia, with a pro- duction of 1,960,161 bales was second, having passed Mississippi, which held the second rank in 1903 Mississippi is third and Alabama fourth.
 With the exception of Kansas, Ar kansas and Texas. all the cotton-pro- ducing States show larger crops for 1904 than for any other year.
 The States which show the most mo- table increase compared with 1903 are Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina, the largest increase being found in Georgia, where the crop exceeded that of 1903 by 612,380 bales. or AS per cent. The increase in Alabama Is 46 per cent; in South Carolina, AS per cent. and in Texas 27 per cent. The increase in the combined production of Oklahoma and Indian Territory over 1903 is 72 per cent.
 The report shows an increase of cot ton seed mills from 357 in 1900 to 715 in 1904
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
APOPLEXY ENDS THE LIFE
 OF GENERAL FITzHUGH LEE

the governorship of Virginia, the pres
 idency of the Pittsburg and Virginia
 Railroad, the colIectorship of internal
 revenue for the Lynchburg district and
 the consul generalship at Havana.
 Following his honorable discharge from
 the volunteer army General Lee was
 appointed to the regular army with the
 rank of brigadier general and with this
 rank he was retired.
 Arrangements for General Lees fun eral, together with the selection for the place for the interment of the remains
 will not be made until after the arr rival in Washington bf Mrs. Lee. Meanwhile the body will be prepared for burial and will remain at the na- tional cemetery at Arlington where it is expected that General Lees friends may make an effort to slve site chos- en somewhere in Virginia, the State In which he lived so many years and with whose interests he was so strongly | Identified.
 R. E. Lees Nephew. General Lee was nephew Of the famous Confederate General, Robert E. Lee. and, like him, saw active service | in the Confederacy. In Washington he was well and >popularly known and his l appearance on public occasions aiways was the signal for outbursts or ap- plause from hosts of admiring friends | GGnefal Lee TeCOTu ehh hO't l orable service in the cavalry brancn | of the army of the United States dur | ing the Mexican war and up to the time l of the civil war, years of active service | in the Confederate army and the filling of important Federal and State posi- | tions since that time, and finally g commission as Brigadier-General in the
 regular army and his retirement and death in that official rank.
 | A widow and five children survive lGeneral Lee. Two of the boys arc army | officers, and two of the girls are wives | of army officers, while the remaining child is n young woman still in bel | teens. The children are Mrs. J. C Rhea, wife of Lieutenant Rhea, now al
 Fort oglethorpe. Ga; Lieutenant Fitz' | hugh Lee of the cavalry branch, now In Manila; Lieutenant George Mason | Lee of the 7th cavalry, who is now il San Francisco; Mrs. Anne Brown, wife of Lieutenant Brown of the 7th cavalry | who is now at San Francisco, and Mis: | Virginia Lee.
 1 At the time of his death, General Le was President of the Exposition Com pany, engaged in commemorating tn. settlement at Jamestown by means oi a land and sea display, military anc | naval exhibit at Hampton Roads, ant it was in it's interests he went to Bos' | ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
WASHINGTON
 PEACE MECCA To Play Important Part in
 Negotiations. AMBASSADORS PREPARING Coming Conference With Mir.
 Roosevelt. First Real Opportunity VIII Be Ead- ing of Naval Engagement to
 Which Whole World Is
 Looking Forward.
AMBASSADORS PREPARING

Washington, April 2s.--Expecting that Washington is destined to play an important part in the preliminary ue- gotiations that will precede the ces- sation of hostilities between Russia and Japan. even though the American capital may not be selected as the scene of the actual peace negotiations, Baron sternberg, the German Ambas- sador. and MT. Jusserand, the French Ambassador. will sail for their respec- tive countries soon after comforting with President Roosevelt when he re- turns from the West.
 Baron Sternberg win have several audiences with the Emperor and Mir. Jusserand will see President ,Soubst and M. Delcasse, to whom will be conn municated in entirety in an unofficial way the earnest wish of the President that the war end at the earliest 2ossi- b1e moment.
 The Ambassadors will supplement- their dispatches by personal testimony of the activities at Washington In this direction which sas been led by the President and in the event the outlook for the opening of peace negotiations this summer seems favorable, both Ambassadors will be prepared to re- turn to their posts at once.
 Mortimer Durand. the British Am. bassador, who sails tomorrow on tha Etruria for London, Is in full possess sion of President Roosevelt's views which he will communicate Tn an in- formal way to King Edward. As the ally of one of the belllgerents, Great Britain is prevented from taking tha friendly initiative open to the Presi~ dent and Emperor William. but the ne- cessity of the Kings corporations ea we'll as that of the French government is readily recognized.
 Whatever the result of the naval battle impending diplomats at Waeh- ington believe the first real oppOrtupR~ ty for the auccesSiuI initiation Of peace negotiations since the war began will exist with the ending of that engage ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
GENERAL LEES EXHIBITIONS.
Friends Believe His Activity RespOnsi- ble for Death.
 Advertiser Bureau,
Advertiser Bureau,
 1925 G St., N. w,
Washington. April 2S.

AuNtTtlSGI puASeiu,
 1925 G St., N. w.,
 Washington. April 2S.
 His friends attribute General Lees illness and death to his exertions in behalf of the Jamestown Exposition. He had been addressing Legislatures in the older States and had so happily presented the patriotic aspects of the appeal for recognition and participa- ! tSDif fin the evenf. fnat he was signally successful His genial temperament, his record as a soldier and his illus trious name were factors that subject ed him to the stress of much attention and entertainment which would have over taxed the strength of a much younger and stronger man.
 As it was he was in his sevontieth year and every year of the three score and ten had been that of a vigorous personality. He had been in all the wars since he was old enough, and at the forefront of action. He had not been backward either in fight or frolic and the wonder Is that he survived so long.
 Washington people are recalling the great whirlwind of enthusiasm which greeted General Lee on his return from Havana as consul general just proceed ing the war with Spain. No such dem- onstration had ever been seen here as that which surged about the Shoreham Hotel when he was greeted by the pop ulace, serenaded and clamored after to speak His administration of Ameri- can interests had been signally suc- cessful and highly honorable and the multitude which assembled to 'io him honor represented every part of the country.
 So it was today. in the time of his affliction, which was as bravely borne as any test he ever triumphed over Providence Hospital, where he lay sore ly troubled physically, has been today the center of interest. Visitors, no content with bulletins, have called al day asking for news. They embraced citizens and soldiers now in the service and veterans of other wars, especially those who wore the Blue and the Gray Among the most solicitous were Gen Jack" Hayes, who was first bugler ol the Second Cavalry in the Indian fight: of the Second Cavalry; Brig. Gen. Jesse M. Lee, a retired veteran of the Union Col John s. Mosby and many other veterans of distinction.
 Gen. Fitzhugh Lee was nearly sever years older than was his illustrious uncle, Robt. E. Lee, who died when ht was 63 years and g months of age.
 R. II. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
Prenldent Not IndIspoaed.

GIenwood Springs. Colo-April 2S.-A rumor reached here today that the President was slightly indisposed yes- terday and did not participate in tho hunt. In response to an inquiry by telephone to the Smith ranch. two miles from Camp Roosevelt. 1t was said the President was in never better health in his life.
 The rumor said that Dr. Lambert shot four bears during the day. Souv- mir hunters are haunting the shop of Frank Hayes. the local taxidemist, who Is mounting the skins sent in by the President. He Is giving away joints from the feet of the bears killed His mail is growing heavier every day because of the prominence given him as the mounter of trophies from the Presidents hunt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
KILLED BY A NEGRO
SANITARY OFFICER STEELE OF DE-
 CATUR MURDERED.
Will Jackson, the Slayer, Carried to BirminEham for Safe Keeping, n Lynching Being Feared
 by the Authorities.

Nashville, Tenn, April 2S.-A Deca- fur Ala, dispatch says that Sanitary Officer Steele of that place was shot and fatally wounded there this morn ing by a negro who gave his name as Will Jackson of Birmingham. The ne- gro had been arrested by the officer.
 Steele was shot through the head and only lived a short time.
 There is a strong feeling against Jackson. and he will probably be lvnched before night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
BOSTON SHOCKED.
General Lee in Good Spirits When
 Leaving That City.

Leaving That City.
 Boston, April 2S.-The sudden death of General Fitzhugh Lee at Washing ton tonight came as a shock to the many friends by whom he was encir- cIed in this city last week.
 General Lee came here to officially invite the State to take part in the Jamestown Exposition of 1907. He visited the State house and was warm ly welcomed both by those who knew him personally and by those who knew only his record. On Wednesday he attended a session of House and was cordially greeted yesterday as he ap- peared before the Committee on Feder- al Relations to which he presented his mission and made long address. which greatly interested the committee.
 Up to the time that General Lee left for Washington on the Federal ex- press at 7:45 last night he appeared in good health and excellent spirits. He took occasion to remark that he had greatly enjoyed his stay in this city and believed that his trip had been a successful one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
n rr ,,,nIhen nenh-

Baltimore. Md, April 2S.-R. w. wal den, a prominent turfman and breeder, aged 76 years. died today at his home, Bowling Brook Farm, near Middleburg: He had been identified with the turf since a boy and was the breeder or many great horses that have won some of the biggest stakes in this country He was a director of the Maryland Jockey Club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
NOTIFIED FEN ROUTE.
Mrs. Lee and Daughters Were IgnO-
 rant of Bereavement

Chattanooga. Tenn, April 2S.-Mrs. EItzhugh Lee and two daughters, Mrs. James T. Rhea and Mrs. Lewis Brown. left here tonight at 1O:35 for Wash ington to attend the bedside of Gen. eral Lee.
 When they left Chattanooga they did not know of General Lees death and the news was not told them until the train reached Cleveland, twenty five miles above this city.
 Mrs. Lee has been at Fort Ogle- thorpe, the new army post at Chicka- mauga Park. for several weeks visit ing her daughters, who are the wives of officers in the 7th Cavalry which is stationed here. There are two sons 1Co0tIDUsd op Paxa Three1