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New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
SUBPOENAS BANK MEN.
Jerome Wants to Examine OHtcidLs
of Morse Houses.

The officials OF several of the banks In whicn
Charles w Morse is largely Interested have been
subpcanaed to appear before the grand jury IN tno
Dodge-8Iorse case. While District Attorney jerome
declines to discuss this phase OF the case i.
is said that Mr.. Morse's continued absence aorOa"
ont OF reach OF all subpoenas was partly RESPONSE
BILE for tFis action.
The banks in which Mr.. Morse has or Is reouteu
TO have controlling interest are the NAtione.
Bank OF North America, In Exchange Fiace' VI
which he is first Wce-president and airsc.oi. Ho
GARFIELD National Fanlx vice-president and direc-
tor; the Mercantile National Bank, aifsS'"A' "-A
the Fourteenth Street Bank, a director, Aa+ac
Charles Heidelberg, manager OF PLlEee 1osstrtct
tive agency was examined by Assistant DIS ssrict s
Attorney Rand as to whether CT not ne hac IL IL
nished detectives to watch Dodge IN lexss. ai1u a
who paid for these detectives. The aeLecsEsii
cordiTs~ 10 Mr. Rand denied that ne had iuTnisneo
detectives or had done any work hinsen IN lho
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
GEORGE REeAINs LOST LAuReLs.

Rec Bank. y. J., Jan. II CspeciaD-Charles p Ir-
wins ice yacht George to-day reganed the Iaurels
she lost IN yesterdays race. when she was beaten
by T. Henry Grant and Garrett Morford's Tyro
The George this afternoon easily defeated six fast
yachts ~ the North Shrewsbury fleet including
she Tyre The other starters were the Northwest
The Daisy, the Atalanta, the Wizard and the Drub.
The latter boat is the new creation of Edward
Willis and Charles Burd. jib and mainsaiI craft
expected give good report OF herself before The
cose OF the season. To-days breeze was light from
fte southeast The Georgis crossed the line a
winner in 1902. beating the Drub trihe more than
8 minute The Daisy was third.
Another race for the club pennant had three
starters, and the Drub the Daisy and the North
west finished in the order named, The Drub's
time 81 s6
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
GIFTS TO GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY.

The annual meeting OF the New-York Geological
Society was held Tuesday night at the Wal
dorf-Astoria. The executive committees report
was read by Madison Grant, who said that great
progress had been made in the work Of develop
ing the New-York Geological Park and Aquarium
The ostrich and small animal houses were opened
to the public and the Alaska house and totem pole
presented by Z. H. Hartman had been erected
The financial condition OF the society is salts
factory Twenty thousand dollars was spent for
animals in the last year. The society is in need
OF about o0o for the purchase OF animals in the
near future
Among the gifts received by the society were two
snow leopards, from Mrs. Hugh d. Auchincloss: a
BAKER roam antelope and Ave Punjab wild sheep
George C. Clark; burrhel sheep ]. j. Hill; riding
elephant Colonel Oliver III. Payne; money. Percy
n Pyne Grant b. Schley. Norman James and
Frederick Bournei collection OF skins. nests and
a9gs OF birds, c. William Beebe Charles T. Barney
assumed the burden of providing the entire collec-
tion for the ostrich house.
Resolutions passed by the society opposing
the proposed extension of the rapid transit ele-
waited road through the most beautiful part OF the
park.
outgoing class, were as follows Henry r. Osborn
Charles T. Barney. William c. Church. Lispenard
Hugh D. Auchincloss, Charles r Deterich James
]. Hili, George #. Baker. Grant B. schiey and
Payne Whitney.
company the next Peary expedition,
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12

snce OF opinion is against any change. Their
summing rp Of the situation is as follows; The
England States. taken as a whole. show
q decided preference against tariff changes. al
though a majority of the Massachusetts, deiega-
iion would favor 4 modification of some scheo-
ules. The poi of New-York state indicates
that, with the exception of Representatives
Payne. Perkins and Douglas. the deiegation -
seven members of the New-Jersey delegation
only one is outspoken In favor or reao9ustneli''
Pennsylvania is solidly against the prop9sio'
although Representative Bates, OF that oelega-
fion, has been informed by constituents ca
gagged in manufacturing enterprises, tnat GER
tain schedules should be modined, anc thls MAJ
eventually destroy the unanimity of that state
Republican representation in Congress. Nesse
Virginia declares positively for ehlsei.s 49,,
ules and win oppose any attempt al reao1uS'-
In Ohio the poll shows that the delegation
with the exception OF Represenlalsess % eny sV,;
Jackson and Hildebrandt. is opposeu ~, 10 1ns
modification and 20 an extra session me IN
diana delegation Is divided. but II is SAID tnat
ina asority of its members would tohoW tie rIes-
fdent's views should he call Congress IN extra
session. The Illinois delegation is pretty evenly
divided In the Michigan delegation there is
strong feeling in favor of readJustment and an
extra session. The stand patters" OF the dele
cation. however. are opposed TO the proposiuoh
and Will unquestionaby make that opposition
felt I'm caucus.
washington is emphatic in its antagonism to
any modification, holding that such action would
injure the industries of that State. Its delega-
tior is solidly 'stand pat" Only one member
OF the Minnesota delegation stands for no alter
alton OF the schedules. With the exception OF
one member, who refuses TO discuss the PROPOSE
lion, the entire delegation from Wisconsin would
welcome readjustment, while in the Dakotas ali
but one OF the Republican Representatives have
come out for readjustment. The Iowa delegation
is fairly evenly divided.
II caucus were called at this time an at
tempt TO modify the tariff would probably be
otad down. II must be remembered however.
that no effort is being made TO hold a caucus OF
the States binding the delegations TO abide by
the decision Of the majority, and no such action
IS contemplated The opponents OF tariff
changes insist that there should be careful con-
sideration of the question, and that the House
should not enter on the policy without premedi-
tation and should have full knowledge of all
that may be involved
The leaders of the House declare, however.
that there will be clash between the President
and that body over the subject Of modification Of
the tariff.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
NrgRsoRoUeH's NEW HIGH RECORD.

Interborough Rapid Transit stock yesterday
reached a new high level 1874. an advance OF more
than points over Tuesdays close. On the Stock
Exchange Manhattan to 17OA. it's highest
price in many years. while Metropolitan Street
Railway and Metropolitan Securities made net
gains. respectively. of is and IA points. Rumors
OF a general consolidation OF the traction proper
ties of Manhattan Island were circulated. but were
skeptically received 1t was also reported that
plan was being elaborated for retiring the Man
haitian stock in exchange for Interborough per
cent bonds at the rate OF 300 for the stock for 100
in the bonds The strength of the Metropolitan
issues was ascribed 70 the growing belief in ths
Street that the extent of the inroadS made by the
subway upon the business OF the surface lines had
been overestimated.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
UNITED STATES SENATORS ELECTED.
Flint Succeeds Bard in California-Bate Re-
elected in Tennessee.

Sacramento. Cal. Jan. 11.-Frank p. Flint. Repub-
lican, OF Los Angeles, to-day was elected United
States Senator. to succeed Thomas r. Bard. whose
term expires March 4. 1905 AS foreshadowed by
the vote Of 65 for Mr.. Flint in the Republican
caucus held this morning he chosen on the
first ballot taken the first joint session OF the
Senate and House. He received the full Repub-
lican VOTE SO in the Senate and 20 in the Assembly
a total of III. The Democratic vote of four in
each house cast for Congressman Theodore
4. Bell. Only sixty votes were necessary for a
choice. Frank p. Flint born In North Reading,
Mass. In 1852. In 1869 his parents removed to San
francisco. where he was educated in the public
schools. He was appointed United States Attorney
for the Southern District of California in 1897 and
served for four years. He has always been active
in Republican politics.
Nashville, Tenn, Jan. lin a joint session OF
the General Assembly to-day William B. Bate was
chosen to ed himself United States Senator
from tennessee. The Republican minority voted
for Congressman w. p Brownlow.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
WORK OF CHILDREN's SOCIETY.
More Than Ten Thousand Complaints In
vestigated in 1904.

The New-York Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children held its thirtieth annual meet
ing at its building No. 2g7 Fourth-ave.. Tuesday.
Among those present were Elbridge T. Gerry,
George G. Haven. D. o. Mills. John @. Agar. Will
son NJ. Powell Jacob W. Mack. George g. De Witt,
Adrian Iselin, jr,, Augustus D. Juilliard Jacob Il.
Henry A. c. Taylor Edward H. Hartman and J.
HamDden RObb. Harmon Hendricks. the oldest
vlce-president and OF the four surviving
cOrporators, presided
rThe society it was announced out OF debt
with the exception of $50 600 stil due the 100000
mortgage on its building. In the year just closed
10 $50 Complaints were received and investigated.
SS72 prosecuted 1881 convicted and S5sS children
rescued relieved and placed in positions where they
would be properly cared for clothed and educated.
The reception rooms OF the society sheltered. fed
and clothed 1901 children.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
TENDERLOIN PRIZEFTGHT
One Had Been arranged at "Kido
NcCoBs, Police San

Thougl Honest John Kelly eonfeszAa -,
terday - to his gambling business. ,b,,,.r
District Attorney Jerome severely criticissa g.,
tain CottAell. and though all the samhrI-
houses In he Tenderloin were closed IN faar j,
the police hst night an attempt was maaa =
have a prize fight the West Thirtieth-st 49,
say, in Kid McCoy's gymnasium at No 11o
West Forty-s.cond-st. 1t was said that ssv.--,
well known detectives OF the Central OHics -
found In the pace when the police arrived s,s
that the audience OF three hundred includsd ri,
known lawyers. physicians and business nar
The police say that when the managemeut .
that fight was impossible. several tana v-..
ting matches were arranged and begun bu.
that the audience soon drtfted out
Early In the evening 1t was runorsd aso..
broadway that fight was going to taxa pl,..
in the gymnasium. The word was aulek.
passed around.
According to the rumor. Willie Lewis. a La.
weight prizehghter. was TO Aghs an "Iluxnovrs
Ths latter. 1t was said. Is a wonder and ha.
brilliant future. Two preliminary bolt. :.
tween fighters on the East Side were also :.
ranged. IL was declared.
A policeman telephoned to Captain cot.,.r
He sent three detectives to the building. To-,
easily entered
The detectives reported to CAPTAIN co,..r
that IL looked as II a fight was contenapIafsd
He sent roundsmau and three polcarra, -
the house with instructions not 70 ALLOW bo-
Ing match to take place.
When the uniformed police arrived thers va
a little excitement among the men Several -
up and went out, but most OF them rerra,5ssS
In their seats.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
CONSIDER sTARRETT CHARGES.
Building Employers Meet and Refer Matter
to Committee.

The best attended meeting Of the board of gov
ernors of the Building Trades Employers Associa-
ton held in many months took place yesterday at
the Building Trades Club The special business
the consideration OF the statements made by
Theodore Starrett. of the Starrett-Thompson COM
pany critcisng the association. and the meeting
was an exciting at times. The charges of
Mr.. Starrett are that between combination of
building trades employers the hand and a
combination of unions on the other both the owners
of buildings and the independent contractors suffer
None of those attending the meeting would say
anything about II beyond making the statement
that the whole matter had been left the emer-
geney committee. which would act in the case of
Mr. Starrett. Charles L. Eidlitz. president of the
Employers association, said:
1.-The emergency committee will meet tomorrow.
Before 1t makes a statement we say moth
ing"
K general denial of the charges was. however.
made.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
RIPLEY WITHDRAWS REQUEST.
Does Not Want Rehearing in Colorado Fuel
and Iron Rebate Case

Chicago, Jan. u.-President E. P. Ripley of the
Santa Fe Railway Company has withdrawn his re-
quest for a rehearing before the Interstate Com
mcroe Commission in the Colorado Fuel and Iron
Company rebate case His reasons for this action
are given by him in the following telegram sent to
the chairman OF the committee:
Since requesting a rehearing in the matter OF the
investigation of NeW-Mexico coal rates have been
furnished with notes of evidence already TAKEN and
find that there is testimony to support the criti
csms of the press that have concerned person.
ally the most, and that while there may have been
technical violations of the law. yet. inasmuch
know them TO have been unintentiOnal and that
they resulted in injury to no shipper. and in view
of the fact that the entire matter is the subject OF
a pending civil action which will be heard before a
federal court, beg 70 Withdraw such request.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
SENATE CALLS FOR INFORMATION.
Asks Interstate Commerce Commission About
Railroad Rates and Complaints.

Washington JAN 11.-Mr Elkns to-day pre-
sented and the Senate adopted a resolution calling
IN the Interstate Commerce Commission for in
formation as 10 the total number of cases which
have been before it, 1t also asks for specifications
as TO the number of complaints made to the COM
mission by railroad companies. the number Of COM
plaints of excessive rates and unjust discrimina-
tions and also the complaints of violation of pub
Iished rates It asks also for information in each
case as TO the number of decisions, the number of
anneals 10 the courts and the number of aff1rma-
tons or reyersals by the courts in cases OF appeal
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
CALLS THE MAYOR A THIEF.
New-0rleans Judge Has Seuffie with City's
Chief Executive.
[BY TELEGRAPH % THE TRIBcNE.l

New-Orleans, Jan. I--Martin Behrman, the newly
elected Mayor of New-OTleans, and Judge J. S.
Bossier. of the best known citizens of the city,
engaged in a scuffle in the Mayors Parlors this
evening"
Judge Bossier had been a candidate for police in
spectOr and when he was defeated he sought out
the Mayor, and cordially received. As Judge
Bossier entered Mayor Behrnan arose and invited
his visitor to be seated. II can say what want TO
say better standing than seated sir" said Judge
Bossier. What I want to say is that the reason
YOU did not appoint police inspector was be-
cause l am an honest man. You wanted a dirty.
sneakng thief like yourself to h the position and
such Journee is"
AS he closed, bystanders say that Judge Bossier
raised his stick 10 strike the Mayor. There
cinch and Bossier taken by the arm and
hustled out OF the room. Josrnee is the who
secured the office which Bossier wanted.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
UNION LEAGUE RAPs THE B. R. T.
To Appoint Committee to Report to the
State Railroad Commission.

The Union League Club. the leading Republican
organization in Brooklyn. has taken up a crusade
for better transit facilities in that borough, Last
night a special committee, consisting or John n
Burroughs, n. B. Hoxie; Jr, J9hn D McA9on iI g5
been appointed by the board Of governors made n a
report which was adopted, declaring that the
method OF transportation Of passengers by both
elevated and surface lines has been properly CHAR
aeteriZed as abominable. and Is growing worse all
the time" MANY passenger cars in operation,
the report says. ARE filthy, unhealthy and unnt TO
On the suggestion of the committee, F. L. Gunni-
son president of the club was empowered TO ap.
point committee TO prepare measures for RELIEF
and bring the question before the Railroad Com
mission"
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
FREMONT CAMPAIGNER's BIRTHDAY.

Joseph w. Mather, retired merchant and one OF
the three surviving members of the famous Ere
mont and Dayton quartet. which sang at campaign
meetings in the first Presidential campaign of the
Renublican marty celebrated his eighty-hfth birth
day In his apartments in the Hotel St. George
Rroollvn last night. With him were Henry and
Prank Taylor, the other members of the quartet
etiJ living who are also eighty years old
With George lockwood. who has passed his sew
entieth birthday the fourth member OF the quar-
tet they sang the old glees which made the Ere
mont campaign famous
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
LEvENsoN TO CONTEST ELECTION.

Joseph Ievenson Republican district leader OF the
4th District yesterday announced that he probably
would contest the election OF Representative Gold
fogle, of the eth District Mr.. Levenson was the
Republican candidate last fall. The returns gave
Coldfogle 5ss2 and Levenson 5.667 or plurality OF
AIS for GoIdfogle. Mr.. LevensOn said yesterday
that it was evident that fully 1000 voters were col
onized In the district He had been getting proof
and was ready consult with Chairman Odell, Of
the State Committee. and the organization leaders
with reference to making contest.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
MINNESOTA UPHoLDs THE PRESIDENT

St Paul. Jan. 1.-THE joint resolution offered by
Senator Eberhart in the State Senate yesterday
calling for the appointment OF a special joint
mittee to investigate the alleged railroad rate dis
elimination passed both houses Of the legislature.
A Joint resolution, offered by Senator Wood, and
commenting the efforts OF President Roosevelt and
others 10 control by law the great transportation
companies and other powerful moneyed interests,
also passed both houses unanimously.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
THE PoSToFFTCE BILL READY.
Appropriation Increased $4,000, 900,
$4,000, 900 for Rural Delivery.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE House Committee on
Fostofhces and Post Roads has completed the Post
once Appropriation bill and viii report IL TO the
House early next week. The approximate amount
carried is siSoeOo0 which is a000OO0 greater than
me current appropriation No increases of salaries
are provided for, and no new legislation is con-
tsined in the bill An increase Of s5OO0OOo is made
for the rural free delivery service 900 for the
city letter carrier service. 10000 for clerks in
postoflces OF the first and second classes $1,000 600
for railway mail pay $500 600 for railway mail
sierks The amount is S. 900 less than the esti-
- - -
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
HEMENWAY AND 6EVERIDeE CHOSEN
Lnr rnLraRApH no rHn rR1RuNEl

IBY TELEGRAPH TRIBUNE.J
Indianapolis, Jan. u.-Both parties In the legis-
lature held caucuses tonight for the purpose of
nominating candidates for the United States Sen
ate Congressman James A Hemenway was NOM
mated to succeed Mr.. Fairbanks. and Senator Bev-
erdge to succeed himself both results being reached
by accamation Though the Democrats are in
minority interest centred in their caucus because
of work on the part of certain members 10 secure
one Of the nominations for Thomas Taggart Be
fore the caucus convened, however. Taggart's
friends determined not to present his name.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
vAMANaKA SALE AMOUNTS TO $too,2ts So

The sale of the Yamaneka collection at the Amer
team Art Galleries closed yesterday with sale OF
s1s Gal and a total for the week OF slOO21e5O. The
great bronze eagle. valued at $4,000. purchased
sor the New-York Life Insurance Company The
nrce paid was $3.50. large temple font of
Pronze brought 81 800 George Crocker of Cali
sUnia was The buyer. The great temple lantern,
also OF bronze. cast in $780, was sold DR.. Madison
SorS
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
NO CHOICE IN MONTANA.

Helena Mont, Jan. 1.-THE first joint ballot for
United States Senator to-day resulted in no cleo
ton. Ninety-fve votes were cast, one member be-
ing absent and two paired making forty-eight the
number required to elect. T. H. Carter received the
caucus vote. thirty-seven members having attended
last nights caucus and pledged themselves to vote
him. and came within eleven votes of election.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
]. G. BEREsFoRD WINS SUIT.

John G. Beresford cousin OF Admiral Beresford
NJ the British Navy and son-n-law OF Adrian Iselin
won Yesterday in the action brought against him
nv his former coachman. Arthur Crowshaw. who
sued him for $780, which he claimed as due for his
services as coachman and valet In Ireland Mr..
T2eresford showed that he discharged the coach
man because he got intoxicated too often to suit
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
ealE ENalNE gxPLopEs; TWO kILLEp.

CLEVELAND, Jan. 1.-THE boiler Of locomotive
attached to the East bound fast express train on
the Erie road blew while standing at the
rreston Ohio, station to-day. killing the engineer
and fireman instantly. and badly injurng another
man who riding in the engine cab. The cause
express cars only Aside from the engine. which
was completely demolished. none OF the equipment
following the accident
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
wyNNE,s TRIP HERE POSTPONED.

washington. Jan. u--Postmaster General Wynne
has found that his Engagements will not permit his
expected trip this week to NewYork to inquire into
the postal situation there. and it is probable now
that he will not be able 10 go TO New-York before
q fortnight hence.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
GEORGE SUTHERLAND CHOSEN IN UTAH

Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. u.-At joint caucus
of the Republicans OF the two houses of the legis-
lature tonight, George Sutherland was nominated
unanimously for United States Senator. to succeed
Thomas Kearns AS there are only six Democrats
in the legislature, the nomination is equivalent TO
election Tho houses will ballot separately next
Tuesday,
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
BRYAN FILES NOTICE OF APPEAL
Objects TO Exclusion Of BENEFITS Sealed
Letter as Evidence.

New-Haven. Conn. Jan. T1--Counssl for william,
j. Bryan to-day filed notice OF appeal to tha su-
preme Court from the decision OF Judge Robinson
In the Superior Court In excluding as evidence th
sealed letter by which Philo S. Bennett requested
his widow TO turn over TO Mr. Bryan $1,000 This
action was IN accordance with instructions received
from Mr.. Bryan by telegraph.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
ro paFyrNT pSrrrMoNrA

Laxative Bromo Quinine. the world wide Cold ana
Grip remedy, removes the Call for the full
name and look for signature OF q. w. Grove. ESQ.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-12
A COLD IN ONE DAY

10 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Taks laxative ouinns Tablets. All drusgsts
,.,rn6 the fails 10 E. w. Groves
sienaturs II on each box IA
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-01-11
Mems OyerCOats

Mems Cvercoats. black and blue,
heavyweight Overcoat:s. real val
ues at $500; onc.third off
price ........ 1898
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j. OF VA. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
DR.. GEO. x. vANDERsLIcE ELECT
ED PRESIDENT.
Judge Sidney j. Dudley. Vicc-presdent
and Rev. G. F. Rodger, Secretary
Treasurer

The Hampton Chapter Of the Uni
vcrsity Of Virginia Alumni Association
met With the Rev DR. G. b. Bryan last
night and elected officers for the en-
suing year Dr. Bryan. who has been
president Of the association since its
organization. announced that he will
leave Hampton next week for Peters
burg To assume charge OF his new
pastcra'c Many expressions of regret
were made on account of the impend
Ing departure Of Dr.. Bryan.
The election OF officers was then
taken UP. Dr. George r. VanuersIice,
graduate Of he medical department
OF the university was elected pres-
dent, and Judge Sidney Johnston Duo
Icy. graduate Of the law department.
was elected the vice-nresident. The
Rev. George +. Rodgers, assistant
rector Of St. Johns church, was elect
ed the Socretary-trcasurer.
Quite a number OF the members
present stated that they would attend
tho inauguration Of President Alder
man, which occurs in April