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New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
defend DAPID h. HILL.
We'll KnOscn La5cyers 4ppOuc His
Connection zcith Equitable.

Many Weli known lawyers were at the meeting
OF the Bar. Association yesterday TO hear the
testimony IN the investigation which David B.
Hill had requested regarding his connection with
the Equitable Life Assurance Society while he
was United States Senator. Mr.. Hn was a
witness before the special committee of the Bar
Associations grievance committee at the MORN
ing session He testified that he was admitted
20 the bar in 1854. and practised law in Elmira
until he was elected Governor
After being elected United States Senator he
said. he had talks with the late Henry b. HYDE.
which led to his accepting the position of con-
sulting counsel TO the Equitable at an annual
salary of 5000 He said he never had any
doubt as TO the propriety of acting as advising
counsel in legal matters for the Equitable while
he was Senator.
Were you ever consulted regarding pending
or future insurance legislation?' was asked
I was not" he replied. Il was consulted ~
course, concerning cases under insurance laws
which had already been passed"
Al the afternoon session Ex-Governor Franz, G
Black General B. F. Tracy. ex-Judge John p
Dillon. William G. Choate, John E. Parsons
John NJ Bowers and De Lancey Nicoll testifed
that they thought Mr.. Hill's connection with
The Equitable emInently proper and that
5000 year for llis services TO the comnanv
was not too high a salary. The testimony was
ali in Mr. Hills Favor. no lawyer appearing as a
witness against him
Geiserai Tracy said he thought there was M
lawyer who could have rendered more valuable
service to the Equitable on account of his nro.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
WOULD ENJOIN GORHAM COMPANY.
Minority Interests Take Steps 70 Stop
Merger with Silversmiths Company.
IBy Telegraph 10 The tribune I

Providence. May 11.-GeOrge H Robinson. of
New York, deDosed in March from the vice
presidency Of the GOrham Company. fled IN the
United States court to-day. IN behalf os ths
minority stockholders. a petition for an injunc-
tion against President Edward HOlbroOk ana
other officials Of the company to enjoin them
from transferring any Gorham Company stock
to the Silversmith's Company
This is an attempt TO block the merger with
the silverware trust. voted early this month
The bill names Edward HoIbrOOk as the pFims
mover in the scheme, and alleges unlawful vio-
lation OF the company's rights. The writ IS re-
turnable June 4.
At meeting Of the GOrham stockholders re-
Gently the stock Of the Silversmith's Company
which the GOrham concern controls. was g.
creased to $7.OOOOOO. with view to conso,i-
dating under one management several big Easr-
eTn silverware concerns. The GOrham directc-s
were authorized TO conclude the TRANSACTION.
and plans were formulated for the eXchangs g
GOrham for SiIversmtth'S stock by a majority
vote OF the stockholders. the Robinson Interests
opposing the action.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
EVANS DEFENDS SUNDAY BASEBALL.
Says Sailors Need Some Diversion After Con-
fnement Aboard Ships.

Washington May 1l-Rear Admiral Evans. COM
mander in chief Of the North Atlantic Station. to
whom referred the matter of the opposition
of the town authorities OF ProvncetOwn TO Sunday
baseball playing by the bIuejackets at that place,
has made report to the department, in which he
says. I'm part:
il is we'll known that where several hundred men
are confined in such narrow limits as the ship.
where the means Of diversion few, that all are
desirous of taking advantage of any opportunity
which will enable them to have a run on shore.
Knowing this it has been my practice to order
that the should have much liberty is
consistent with their duties and on Sunday. wher-
the opportunity offers. large parties from all
the ships have been permitted TO go on shore to
engage in field sports.
i hope that the feet can visit Provlncetown a
number Of times this summer, II II does not inter
fere with the wishes Of the department, because
the vicinity of Cape Cod Bay Is most excellent
tactical and other drills. But II this restriction
is put few hours when the men can engage
in sports Shore ] only recommend to the
department itinerary that will take us 20 some
other point, where the authorities more toll
Grant OF the harmless and innocent recreation OF
their naval defenders.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12

fesslonal standing his ability. his good judg-
ment and his knowledge Of people.
what peoples" was asked. "YOu don't mean
poiticiansg'
Yes; mean politicians and all other KINDS OK
people" said General Tracy.
When ex-Judge Dillon was excused after
speaking warmly in praise OF Mr.. Hills he asked;
Must I retire now?'
you had better retire from the profession and
give the boys a chance" said Mr.. Hill pleas
antly.
'T.ike you. for Instance" retorted Mr.. Dillon
gazing at Mr.. HiIl's bald spot.
II was announced at the end OF the session
that no further testimony would be taken ana
that a report would be made TO the grievance
committee az an early day. In view or the
testimony the report is expected to be favorable
q Mr. TElll
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
BOARD CAN REVOKE MILK LICENSES.
Appellate Division Afirms Judgment Over
ruling Demurrer in Case Against City.

The Appellate Division yesterday handed down a
decision upholding the authority of the Board Of
Health to revoke licenses for the sale OF milk
The action brought by the Metropolitan Milk
and Cream Company, which sued to recover $4,000
damages because the Board of Health had revoked
it's license the sale OF milk in various places
the city. The judgment OF the lower court Overru
ing demurrer TO the answer put in by the city.
affirmed but with leave to the PLAINTIFF to
withdraw the demurrer.
In the answer the Department of Health. which
was sued with the city. alleged that the depart
ment had found. upon investigation. that the com
pany had creamery in Orange County which was
in unsantary condition. and that it had shipped
from there TO New York milk which had been wa
tered and adulterated 1t also declared that the
company had used preservatives in its milk and
that Il sold skinned milk mixed with water as
buttermlk. After hearing on these charges the
license was revoked
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
BOREAS LOSES CLUTCH.
Sum DispeIs Cold Prices of Vegs-
tables Rise.

The mercury remained well down 70 the a d.
gree mark during the early hours yesterday, tu.
the sun reached its zenith the temperature ross
While the weather yesterday BIT too chilly
for May, the rising temperature suhstantatsd the
prOphesy Of FOrecaster Emery. For to-day 'fzlr
and warmer weather Is promised
The cold period OF the last four days caused Ittls
Inconvenience in this city, Apart from the annoy
ance Of donning OvercOats. no one suffered The
price on these luxuries went up with a bound as
soon as the mercury began its descent % the fros
mark four days ago.
Strawberries, asparagus ana lettuce are the only
market products affected BY the frosty weather.
went up yesterday 90 81 90 Strawberries are now
"a cents quart, and according TO the dealer e Is
good herrieS -
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
HOPE HALL PRISONER FREED.
Volunteers of America Win in Trial at
Flushing-C Commander Jubilant.

General BalllngtOn Booth and Mrs. Maud Balling-
ton Booth, commanders OF the Volunteers OF
America. were greatly pleased over the result of
a decision in the Criminal Court at Long Island
City yesterday which General Booth announced
last night at the Volunteers headquarters, in
Fourth
portion OF the residents OF Flushing have made
repeated efforts have the home established there
by Mrs Booth, known Hope Hall. for discharged
convicts. closed as nuisance Recently the op-
moments OF the home caused the arrest of a former
convict named Joseph Kennedy, an inmate Of the
home, who found crawling up the porch of
J. II Willett's house. The Jury DISCHARGED Ken
nedY, deciding that he had been intoxicated and
had no criminal intent.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
CENTRAL RUNS ELECTRIC MODEL

q Looking to the electrihcation of the Putnam
division the New York Central road ran an
electric model. consisting Of a skeleton frame
work. over the line Thursday to Brewsters
Mr. Peabody, superintendent Of construction,
was aboard the model. 1t said to-day that
W. w Currier the track master, had declared
that the Putnam would be the first OF the Cen
tral division to be electrified.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
TWO CLASSES MAY LEAVE COLLEGE.

tI3y Telegraph to The Tribune
Danvllle, KY, May 11.-In the annual flag rush
to-day between the freshmen and sOphOmores of
Centra! University about dozen boys were in
jured. four seriously. The sophOmores won
after long struggle. Following the rush there
was fight between Owsley Grant and Charles
Milner. both OF Louisville, KY. and the faculty
threatens to expel them. IL this happens both
clnsses NAV leave.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
B. & o. AND P.R R. CUTOFF PLAN.
Latter Road May Get Facilities Which
Legislature Refused.
~ Teleeraph 10 Ths Tribuns.l

Baltimore. May 1.-THE Baltimore & ONO 1a...
road engineers have begun surveys for eui-o1
freight line from Sykesvine. Nd. on its main in'.
west 90 a point the Philadelphia division ne1s
the SusQuehanna River. The Pennsylvania Vas
blocked recently BY the Legislature from constructs
ing a eut-Off TO relieve congestion at Union oss-
tOn. this city. II Is the Pennsylvana's nteuuoA y
use the Baltimore & Ohio cutoff and construct .
connecting link from Sykesville TO the Peunssl
vania'S Washington line. II will cost the BaisIls
g Ohio about 100000 and the Pennsylvania S-s-ss
90 for the Joint CUTOFF line The PennSy yNeiil-ss -
new grain elevators and new union stauoh va
cost over 81 100000
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
COAL AND OIL INQUIRY TUESDAY.

the office of the Interstate Commerce Commission
to-day that the investigation now being conducted
under the Gillespie resolution with respect
to coal and oil will be continued in Philadelphia, be-
ginning Tuesday next, at 10 This hearing will
be cOnned strictly the subject of COAL and II Is
said that number of Important operators ana ral-
road officials will be examined
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
CUBAN COPPER MINE CAVES IN.

Santiago de Cuba, May r.-Old workings Of a
copper mine at CObre. ten miles west OF Santiago.
caved in to-day, Superintendent Young and six
miners made their escape through distant open
ings The cave-in was beneath the Cuban shrine
of the Virgin Mary, and slightly damaged the
church. The images and Jewels in the church
were removed by the priest in charge this after
eln r1rg
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
CHILLING FROST VISITS EAsTPoRT.

Eastport. Long Island May n,-This part OF
Long Island experienced heavy frost last night.
the ground being white this morning. The appear
ance Of the frost at time when potato vines.
beans and other susceptible vegetables had al
ready made their appearance has caused con-
sternatiOn among the farmers. who fear they may
day morning there also slight frost, the two
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
WENT TO SOUTH AFRICA TO WE'D.

IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.l
Wilkes Barre. Penn. May ia dispatch re-
ceived here to-day announces the marriage at
Cape Town, South Africa, of Miss RebecCa Fuller
Thompson. of Honesdale who left here on March
%, and John Torrey Fuller. OF this city. now a
mining engineer at Kimberly, who could not
leave his work to come here TO wed He Is q
the football team.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
MAJOR nuNTooM FILES AN APPEAL

Trenton. n. J., May 11.-Major Frank r.
Huntoon. correspondent In the ]. B. Duke divorce
proceedings. fled an appeal to-day from the
decision of Vice-C Chancellor Pitney holding him
guilty OF improper conduct with Mrs. Duke. and
making him liable for one-half the counsel fees
in the cross petition OF Mrs Duke, in which sha
charged her husband with Improper conduct
with his hOusekeeper. Mrs. Duke filed an appeal
yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
NOISE DRIVES ouAKERs AWAY.

lbs Telegraph 20 The Trlbune.l
Providence. May 1.-THE Quaker meeting
house. one Of the historic landmarks OF the city.
built IN 1888. has been abandoned by the So
ciety OF Friends who have worshipped on that
site for l0S years, because its SURROUNDINGS
have become too noisy for the quiet-Ioving sect
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
"spEcTAroRv PROTESTS.

Not content 10 let football die without one last
protest THE Columbia Spectator yesterday print
ed an editorial charging the authorities with In
justice in making no definite announcement OF
tLaiE attitude toward football under tho new rules.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
PAPER TRUST DEFEATED
Middle West Combination Sarren-
ders Internationally.

st. Paul, Minn.. May 11.-The United states
government to-day obtained an unconditional
surrender of the so-called Paper Trust IN the
United States Circuit Court before Judge SAN
born. The Attorney General began suit on
december % 1904, 20 dissolve an alleged COM
bination between the General Paper Company
and twenty-three other defendants. on the
ground that an agreement had been entered
into IN restraint Of interstate commerce.
Attorney Kellogg. for the government. and
Attorney Flanders. for the defendants. appeared
before Judge Sanborn, sitting as a Circuit judge.
and Mr kellogg moved that the mandate from
the United States Supreme Court. affirming the
order that the witness must testify. be fled
Judge Sanborn so ordered. The witnesses then
appeared before the United States examiners and
offered to testify. The defendants withdrew
their answers. Mr.. Kellogg announced that the
government did not care TO examine the Wit
nesses and moved for a decree in favor OF the
government. Judge SanbOrn ordered the decree
entered for the government for the relief prayed
and that it should be settled on June 10 Inc
proceedings before the court and the examiner
were then adjourned.
The three witnesses who refused 20 tesuIy-
c. L. McNair, of the Northwestern Paper COM
pany; A. C.. BOssard, of the Itasca Paper COM
pany and B. F. Nelson. of the Hennepin Paper
Company-paid the 500 fine assessed against
them for contempt in refusing TO answer Ques-
tions at former hearing.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Thirteen Club will go TO Atlantic City to-
day. There will be smoker at the Hotel Isles
worth tonight
The annual dinner of the Canadian Club OF New
York will be held at the Hotel AstOr next Thurs
day night. Among the speakers will be the Rev
DR.. r. S. Macarthur. George p. Graham M p, OF
BrOckville, Ontario. and Hugh Guthrie. NJ p, Of
Ontario.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
ARMY.

ORDERS ISSUED.-The following orders have
been issued:
Captain ARTHUR ". CHASE. paymaster. from Philip
lieutenant Colonel HARRY O. PERIiEY Deputy Surgeon
sTR4UB surgeons appointed SoaTd 70 meet al West
Point on June for physical examination OF cadets Of
Contract surgeon SAMUEL A. sPRISoNATEEs. from San
for annulment OF contract.
Major WILLIAM STEPHENSON surgeon; Captains
FORD assistant suTssons ana Sppo1ssd a board 70 NEE.
the Preaido OF San FranciscO for examination OF
candidates for medicalNcoFps.
NAVY.
Rear Admiral @ A. CONVERSE TO be transferred 60
Ordnance. Navy Department.
KeaTssrge: home wait orders.
Lieutenant C. STEELE. Jr. 20 charge OF navy re-
cruiting station. Cincinnati
Lieutenant B. soULE detached navy recruiting sta
tiOn Cincinnati to Bureau OF Navigation. Navy De-
Surgeon N J. BIACSwOoD. detached naval torpedo
Surgeon La NORRIS TO torpedo station Newport
Assistant Surgeon G. s. HATHAWAY detached the Con
stellation TO the New Jersey.
Assistant Surgeon H. w COLE. Jr detached the Maine;
Assistant Surgeon A. D. MLEAN detached the Alabama;
home. walt orders
MARINE CORPS
Tns suaEa Sf the Tennessee; to marine barracks.
seeOnd IAeuteaant EDWARD P DIETER. to navy yard.
++eagus Island. for duty with marine suard OF the
FIRST Lieutenant WALTER F. NOA. navy yard New
YORK. 20 command marine guard the Hancock.
First Lieutenant ALBERT HAMILTON assume charge
Detroit -
First Lieutenant JOHN w ATCIAsKEY. detached re-
crung District or Michigan 10 charge OF recruiting
district or Iowa, with headquarters Des MOnss
First Lieutenant THOMAS A. MOTT detached r.c7,itfD
district OF Iowa; TO marine barracks, WASHINGTON
First Lieutenant ELLIS MILLER detached T,arsnr
barracks Norfolk; 20 charge recruiting
Missouri. with headquarters az Sc. Louis
Captain MELVILLE J. SHAW detached recruiting dts
tTict OF Missouri 20 navy yard, Mare Island COM
rnand detachment OF marines for service IN the Philip
pines.
marine barracks. League Island: to navy yard Mare
Island for duty with detachment OF marines ser-
vice In the Philippines
Captain FREDERIC n WISE detached marine barracks
Mare Island; report to commanding officer detachment
Oe marines arriving az san Francisco from Philip
pines on the transport Thomas. 18th inst.
MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS.-The following
movements OF vessels have been reported 70 the
Navy Department:
ARRIVED.
May lO-rhe Choetaw. az Norfolk: the chicago as
sausahto; the Boston and the Princeton at Marc
lslandi the Concord. az CheefoO.
SAILED.
Nav I0The Texas from Boston for Norfolk. the Nicn-
olson ana the Rodgers from Norfolk AnnqQoii..
tho Chieaso from san NTancsro for SRusaiitO: tho
boston and the Princeton from san Francisco f1r
Mare Island; the Marble Head from Mare island for
cruise; the leQpidag, from Monte (Fisti CsshIa:
the faducah. from Monte Crlati FRiRFGo. Ths
New Jersey ordered placed On commission navy
yard Boston, On the 4zth tnat
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12

After performing autopsy yesterday on the
body of the young woman found floating in the
East River Thursday. CorOners Physician
OHanlon said he believed the body bruised
and cut by the blows from paddlewheels or pro-
pellers
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12

40 West saith street. who shot and killed by
Tim Foley. of No. $50 Tenth avenue. last Sunday
returned verdict yesterday OF justhable homicide
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12

The cornerstone OF the New York CoIored orpha
Asylum and Association, at Mount st. Vincent,
near goth street, will be laid this afternoon at
O'Clock.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12

The electric clocks in the Criminal Courts Build
ing. particularly the in the Tombs police court
have caused so much annoyance lately that Mag
istate Wahle sent a letter to Borough President
Ahearn yesterday asking him to have them re-
paired or removed.
A midnight meeting at the London Theatre, No
s95 Bowery. tonight will open the Salvation Army
Congress "a this city.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS
rrrorn nc Trlhnne nureau. J

Washington, May II.
FITNESS TO GOVERN ARMY DETAILS.-Gen-
eral j. f. Bell chief OF staff OF the army believes
that officers assigned to duty should be selected
v their fitness for the position, and that 1t should
not be entirely a matter Of individual desires or
family reasons. A recent case which has appealed
strongly 10 General Bell is that OF an o1lcer VINO
aypressed a desire for detail to duty at q cer-
tain college 1t is quite evident he had approached
fho college authorities the subject ana obtained
from them a request for his services Later ne m
formed the War Department, in reply 70 an In
0IIiry that he would like to go to the college town
because he lived there, his wife enjoyed the
society Of the people, his children could nave GOOD
schOOiing and ne himself would be able 70 pursue
the study OF foreign language: which would make
him OF greater in the military eSta aOlSnItent:
General Bell regards this case as an example OF
selfshness and as showing lack OF appTeSclau@on S @
az what should guide officer In asking IOr as
sisnment to duty. General Bell will adopt as
poiicy as far as possible the diScOuFaSeEnent 0L
officers who expect and ask for duty upon purely
personal lines.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12

FINE RANGE AT GUANTANANfO.-Reports re-
ceived of the small arms target practice az the
naval station at Guantanamo Indicate that the
navy possesses admirable facilities for such work.
There are means of conducting practice with field
pieces and boat guns. No matter how large the
fleet visiting Guantanamo, all the boat guns could
bs fired in practice at one time. Practice with re-
vOlvers can be conducted at the same time while
other work is going on. There Is q line OF ITO
targets at various distances and unsurpassed means
OF taking care of large body Of men and keeping
up the records OF the work. This effectiveness IS
IN strong contrast 90 any Of the ranges in the
United States.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12

CANDIDATES FOR REAR ADMIRA1A-1ns
coming vacancy Of the billet OF chief OF the Bureau
OF Yards and Docks Of the Navy Department WIN
the rank Of rear admiral. promises to lead 20 az
Interesting test Of rival candidates. The hSht ap-
pears for the present be confined to line olaee.s.
since the only civil engineers eligible unoeE " ~
law are officers Of the corps who are not FessIo11
as available. OF course. il Peary' Who IS q Cl.H -
engineer in the navy should be heard from IaeeE !"
the wear az having reached the North Pole. per
hans 'the question would be settled by MS 99EOS E
ment although his Arctic achievement WouI ItI,rar
abv nIace him sufficiently in demand as a 4eSSSLS4
20 make bureau chiefshiP appear. taS Sas Ied to
esfiDC and unprOhtable- The S1tuaClOu neS ~ ~
The mention of number Of prominent 4h9 O1Ss 15t
for the place to succeed Rear AdniTH IL and
colt as head Of the corps OF C1vn SSSrCTo- those
who retires for age in November. AElO1s ~ S
mentioned in this connection ar ars SrS and super
intendent Of the naval gun factory az W Ssial1S LUIS
TON: Commander John NJ BOWyeri % nov ~ fvloS1n- o
rHsnd Of the Columbia: Captain tucnatusOn ~ So1
who is In washington on waiting 4I0sLSB 9be Ss1-
tain Richard Wainwright, a meHlDeF OF S"S e~'
eral board
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12

GENERAL. GRANT INVESTIGATING COM
PLAINTS-General F. D. Grant, as the command
ing general OF the Department Of the East. has
under consideration complaints made by New York
people against Major Warren H. Cowles. U. s.
A. retiredO who resides at No. 80 West 26th
street New York City. II is alleged that Major
COWles is careless meeting his financial ooliga-
tIOnS an Investigation was recently made into
the affairs Of that oflcer. The results Of the in
quiry did not entirely satisfy the War Department
suthorities who referred the matter to General
Grant this week with instructions TO make further
investigation and take such action as he believed
to be necessary,
New-York tribune., 1906-05-12

NEW YORK's NEW MIDsH1PMEN.-Ine pre-
IIminary examinations Of candidates for appolnl.
ment as midshipmen resulted IN the N LeL S
v,,,,o4r,-4vvo candidates and the acceptance or
eight-six candidates The latter still have TO % eA
amlned physically. This will go only srnaA way
toward hnIng the $40 vacancies representing tne
next fourth class Of the Naval Academy puS y y
bO0ed that there will be many cano!OaOSs ~
win report on June 19 for the examlnaIon 20 Si 19o
dates who have been accepted VIII De 6EentsU
leave of absence until June 1s When tney 1nuST % [
mort AZ the Naval Academy and when Cney WI1 DS
Sssigned to duty on the United states steaI1eT
Severn Among those who have passed the mental
examinations are NJ DUnneu, tr.s H. A. Ela!ih1saH'
X ii Kilduff w. d. La Mont ". Leonard =. \.
O'Rrian p u Rueland. y. s. Smith ana W. D
Thatcher, all Of New York.