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New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
HANDS OFF IN IOWA.
President Not Inter- Jering IN State
Political Campaign.

Washington. June 1s-Presdent Roosevelt aoso-
lutey disclaims any participation or interference
In Iowa political affairs. and says that Secretary
Shaw's visit his home state at this time is maze
on ''his own responsibility.
The disclaimer called out by pupnsheo staee-
ments that Secretary Shaw would represent the
President In a speech he is to make at Davenport
Iowa, in opposition to Governor Cummins BY d.
rection OF the President the following telegrapmc
correspondence was made public to-day at the
White House:
Davenport, Iowa, June IL. 1906.
Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Washington
The following telegram was received and is being
published here and throughout Iowa to-day:
washington. June H. 1906.
Hon w. H. Anthony. secretary or Lincoln Cluo
'I wired Des Moines yesterday that / would not
accept an invitation speak at Davenport on the
evening of June L. II necessttates cancelng two
important previous engagements On receipt or
have decided to cancel the other engagements and
accept yours viii be with you on Wednesday
evening. IA M. SHAW"
Does this mean that you taking sides in the
fight in Iowa? You represented sending
through Secretary Shaw a message to Iowa Repub-
contest for nomination for Governor Is this true?
Caucuses TO be held here THURSDAY night.
CHARLES GRIIK,
Secretary Republican Central Committee.
White House, Washington, June II.
Charles Grilk. secretary Republican Central Com
rpittee, Davenport, Iowa
Telegram received. Secretary Shaw's visit to
Davenport is, of course, on his own responsibility
The President has sent no message through any
body 10 Iowa Republicans and has not interfered
Iowa factional contest nor in that Of any other
state. WILLIAM LOEB, Jr., Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
BIG S4VING FOR THE II"
Courts Decision Affects Claims for
More than S6,OOO,O 900.

August Belmont. president OF the Interborough
Rapid Transit Company, was informed yesterday
OF a decision handed down by the Court OF Appeals
in favor OF the elevated railroads, which will mean
the saving OF from s.O0O.Oo0 10 100000 by that
corporation. The case that Of Hindley against
the Manhattan Elevated Railway Company. and
has been contested since 1901. long array OF
sci has appeared on both sides.
Hndley. in brief. owned the property at No. S3
Sixth avenue and brought suit against the com
pany to recover damages to his property. The
statute OF limitations was pleaded by the COM
pany, but Justice Bischofr. IN the Supreme Court
found Judgment against the company for several
Thousand dollars. He held the statute OF nuita-
tions did not bar the plaintiff This deprived the
defendants of the benefit OF the twenty years
statute OF limitations.
in 1904 and that court affirmed the decision OF Jus
tice Bischofr. An appeal again taken, and the
Court Of Appeals, IN q decision written by Judge
yann. In which all the judges concur. has reversed
the Judgment OF the Appellate Division and ordered
a new trial.
Charles A. Gardiner. general counsel for the COM
pany said
The Importance of this decision 70 the elevated
railrpad companies and to the aoutting property
owners cannot be exaggerated. The court ltseiS
considered the case of the most important that
has been before it in years Although the elevated
than twenty-five years thousands of claims SINH
unsettled our contention is that the bar Of the
statute operated on all our lines south OF the Har-
put in operation betWeen sIT TuTe T Is7s and Aust
1880 And after those dates all claims Of abutting
owners were barred.
Mr.. Gardiner said that a conservative estimate
of the number OF claims outstanding 7.500
and their agsregate value: based on judgments and
voluntary settlements OF the company already
made, would be from $6.0o0Ooo to $4,000
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
PADDEN ON WARPATH.
To Make City Railzcay' Company
Pan for Water Wasted.

Colonel NJ Clarence Padden. the finest looking
man in the Bowery who seems to be making re-
form record as Water Register, yesterday went gun
ming for the New York City Railway Company.
The colonel says he has made distinct impression
on the company-the kind of an impression that
means more money for the city.
"It was like this said Colonel Padden I have
metered all the tanks in use BY the New York CITY
Railway Company for their surface line horses.
There about sixteen Of them. Heretofore 1t has
been the custom of the company to place a big tub
near a sewer drain. turn on the water, and let IL
run day and night A handy hose was used 10
spray the horses in hot weather, which no douot
was pleasant for the horses, but 1t took a iot Oh
water that the city got no pay for. None OF these
tanks was metered. Taken altogether thousands
of gallons OF water run to waste every day In the
"As soon as put in the meters and informed the
company of what hit them, every one up at Eous-
TON street and Broadway went up In the ar Oren
10 NV office and wanted to know what II was All
about He said the old way was good enough ana
that the horses had to drink says 10 him:
Good morning Mr. Root. I'm glad 10 see you
st the captains Office Here's the place 70 come TO
see about meters. I'm glad your company Is rich,
because the bill water going TO be a nice one
hereafter. Well he didn't see any JOKE In tnas
kind OF talk but I convinced him that what 1 SAD
went Yes sir we've metered the companys morse
tanks. It's a great thing TO be a water register
and keep right discovering strange things.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
TOBACCO FRAUD CHARGED
Vel Kaozcn Dealers Held an Hsa1y
Bail for Trial.

Henry Bohme and his two sons, Ralph ana h7'-3' 3
comprising the firm OF BOhue & sons ShO'es~o
tobacco merchants. Of No Sc Beaver sless w. ~
arrested yesterday charged with having ralieu p' =
erly 20 register Leaf tobacco and ror eonspas
defraud the government The latter cha1 SC 60 :,
with it a penalty OF $1,000 fns and Two ses.s
iaI Pleas Of not guilty were entered ''.-.. 1no
furnished $4,000 bail and the two sons 49, -,
The firm Of BohTno & Sons Is Enown Al 49,. w
country Former United states District 49, - =,
Joel NJ Marx said that the charges were -. - -
Jealous business rivals The drm supplies .,,,
the italian cigar makers OF the United S'A-''
leaf tobacco. .,nsceo
The government requires whoiesa4e 'ssA- 0,r.
firms TO keep separate books showing tle 80 sslss
OF tobacco purchased and imported aht -. - gasa
OF same II is charged that the drn taileI ta - s,r
these books properly. although resl5tSS.-NS
thing like ten millions OF pounds am - aid en-.
The nOn-regiStering or the toDacco, - .t rSa gov
abed the cigar dealers Iurther 70 HGLttS tha rev.
ernment BY making Up tobacco o- w. SssS nroi5
enue authorities had no kuOwiedse. 1L0 ~ Least
made IN this way. IL ia said. amounted ersrs ~
$4,000 monthly. and also gave the 1ssl-1s -ssuni3
secret and Illegal profit or 50 on e4~H Nv
of leaf made up - r,.r cor.
spired with Frank c. Trtpar OF the firm OK -
BROTHERS large wholesale cigar manu- a ,rss-
No. 1I9 Mott street 70 sell the latter - "a as.
titles OF Leaf tobacco and to omit ana nSSSS nv ias
the In the books OF registry proVa II " 10
Trfpari. Ii Is said, will be called as q witness
governments behalf
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
MR.. SHAW EXPLAINS.
Il Craze Mistake to Represent Him
as Speaking for the President.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune. !

IBy Telegraph to The Tribune
Davenport, Iowa, June 13y-Secretary Shaw to-day
denied reports that he came 10 Iowa to speak
against Governor Cummns at the instance of
President Roosevelt
How do you account for the fact that the Per-
kins headquarters IN Des Mdnss has interpreted
your reply to the Lincoln Club OF this city
that you consulted the President about coming to
Davenport. and that q result the President COM
missioned you TO come here and deliver on behalf
of the administration a message to the people OF
1owa?" he asked
THAT is a grave mistake" sstd Mr. Shaw. '-Ths
President is not taking part In any factional fight
in Iowa anywhere else"
Then why did you say In your telegram that
you decided TO come to Davenport after consulting
the PRESIDENT That is what has stirred up the
state"
1T is like this" said the Secretary. The Wash
ington correspondent of The Des Moines Register
and Leader has been firing reports from Wishing
ton to DeS Moines that had 0uarrelled with the
there was friction. or whatever you may call IT.
put into my reply to the Lincoln Club at Daven-
port the statement that had consulted with the
President for the purpose of showing that was not
on bad terms with the President, and that we had
Quarrelled."
In conclusion the Secretary said his consuta-
ton with the President simply about breaking
other engagements and informing him where hs
going.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
SURRENDER TO HEARST MEN.
Offer to Let Congressman Name Half of
Bryan Committee.

The Hoge Democrats who are arranging a well
come William ]. Bryan his return from
abroad surrendered yesterday to the Hearst men
and offered to let Mr. Hearst half the com
mittee on plan and scope, which is to determine
character of the welcome to be accorded TO the
globe trotter.
Mr.. Hearst himself invited TO serve on the
committee. but he has not accepted and is NOT
likely to. The committee is consist OF ten mem,
bers. and originally 1t intended to ignore the
Hearst men. The latter sent word TO Mr.. Bryan of
what was going on. and then arranged TO appont
committe from their own ranks to outrival the
other As as this decision made all ,ba
radical Democrats friendly terms with Brvap
declined TO have anything TO do with the Hoge COM
nittee. Some OF those who drew out were .Justica
Seabpry. of the City Court; Alfred ]. Bolton of
Brooklyn; John c. Cox and DIR. John H C,iriner
II was learned last night that sooner then comhat
the opposition OF Mr.. Hearst the Hoge men viii ie,
him name all the members OF the coInmitte on nj
and 80 S'''n
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
HAS NO FEAR OF DEFEAT.
Mr. WatsOn Confident Nert House
VIII Be Republican.
lFrom The Tribune Bureau

Washington June l3-According TO Representa-
tive James L. Watson, Republican whip of the
House there is no likelihood that the control of
the House will slip away 20 the Democrats a
result Of the election this summer. Mr.. Watson
declared to-day that he has been making a careful
study OF the political situation IL affects the
probable personnel OF the House of Representatives
TO be elected this year. and he finds reason for
apprehension that the Democrats will capture the
House.
Counting, but not conceding." said Mr.. Watson.
that we shall lose six Republican Congressman in
New York two in Indiana SIX in Pennsylvania,
six In Illinois. two in Iowa, five in Ohio In Min
nesota one IN Wisconsin, one in Nebraska one
IN Kansas one in North Carolina, six in Missouri
one IN Kentucky, one in Massachusetts and one In
Maryland making a total loss OF forty-one Con-
gressmen, shall still have clear majority OF
thirty-two in the House of Representatives. In
other words, nothing short OF Democratic land
slide will sweep US out Of power in the lower branch
of Congress"
Asked II he observed any sign of such landslide.
Mr. Watson emphatcally said: mo. Strangely
enough, the country filled with spirit
of resuessness. Never before were times pros
porous Never before were there so many indi-
vidual bank accounts. Never before was work so
plentiful or wages so satisfactory. And yet there
Is manifest genuine American tendency 10 be dis
satisfied The air is filed with charges against
public officials. Nearly everybody who holds a po-
sition above that Of justice OF the peace accused
of being CRATER. This accusation Is made indis-
cr1minafely AGAINST officials of the most unsulIied
character whose lives models of patriotic de-
votion TO the public service II this sort of thing
continues no one tell what may happen"
'Will the tariff be an issue in the impending
II viii answer that by asking a question: What
other issues do the Democrats have? 1t is their
only issue, and they be depended TO make
most OF 1t
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
BIG CUSTOMS RECEIPTS.
Present Fiscal Year WM BE O.
Record Breaker.

Washington June 12.-The records of the Treas
ury Department show that the receipts from
toms in the present fiscal year will far exceed those
of any previous year in the history of the
ment Up TO to-day with fifteen days of the fiscal
year yet remaining. the receipts aggregate $25 251
S23. which is nearly 600 in OF any other
full fiscal year. and the prospect is that by June
90 the excess over any previous year will approx
mate S5OooG0 and exceed the receipts of last year
by st least S400ooOOO The second heaviest year in
the history OF the country 1903 when the GUS
toms receipts amounted TO $24 ISL The receipts
from internal revenue also show remarkable In
crease and the indications that on June 30 the
receipts from this will be nearly $50 900 0O0
$1,000 coo in excess OF last year.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
FINE In SMOKE CASE.
Planning Mil Enpioyc Comcscte1 Of
Maintaining NaisGncs.

Tho trial Of a smoke nuisance cass, of -grsst
Importance TO the planning MIL industry OF greater
New York" according to the lawyer for the pianins
mil men occupied several hours n the spscts!
Sessions Court yesterday. and attracted many
lawyers interested In the defence OF othsrs VINO VII
be called 20 trial during the next few weeks Tas
defendant was August SlebeTD, who lives as No u
Eagle street, and IS employed by William ?. Y'uns
who operates a large planning mill at No. AS Dast
10th street
The Department OF Healfh. witch Makes oxos
pIaint against Youngss plant, represented oH
Assistant Corporation Counsel h p. WESer. Y
l. BIackman. OF Arwater 6 C.rutzshank aerosnsys
for the LunlberTnen's Association, appeSsa "s Ias
defendant.
In his opening address 70 the court, Mr. slaaA'
man said that more than S12,00o0oo wasinysssd N
the planning mill industry IN New York. giving en-
ployTnent TO than one hundred rnOl-s-llu "''
and boys. -
The court adjudged Sisbern gully, and a fine Of
500 imposed. - .A..
Mr. BIackman gave notice OF appeal, saying tna.
IL necessary he would take the case 70 inc Ilsu's
court in the land.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
SHERMAN REPLIES TO BOHM.
Commissioner of Labor Says He Did Not
Promise to Resign.

Albany, June E.-Commissioner Sherman, of the
state Department OF Labor, has received the letter
from Ernest Bohm. corresponding secretary of the
Central Federated Union of New York City, asking
him to resign his Office. In conformity with a
promise alleged TO have been made by Commits
soher sherman to Assemblyman Thomas Rock. OF
New YORK 10 Vacate his place in the event Of
the hock-Page Eight Hour bill becoming a law
commissioner Sherman in his reply says that he
never made any promise TO or agreement with AS
ROCK, but that he told several persons
tnaI @ II the plu passed he would resign. Later he
says. tne principal advocates the bin took the
position that IL would be nracticav SELF
SO he changed his attitude and naaoe no fIsrthesr.
s5ost u amend the bili ~ ~ HA'i'0'
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
DID BRYANS DONKEY FR0PHESY2 2
Commoner's Son, Returned from Abroad,
Says Little-Passengers Stories Vary.

William j. Bryan, jr.. who has been travelling
abroad with his father. arrived here yesterday on
tha North Gernaan Lloyd liner Kaiser Wilhelm ii.
The Young man explained that he left the party
hurriedy TO get back to the Culver Military Acad-
emy, in Indiana.
Mr. Bryan is seventeen years old He was a
trthe embarrassed on the pier yesterday when con-
fronted by numerous questions concerning MS
father.
Where did you leave your father Mr. BryanT'
was the first question.
''I left him buying clothes in Vienna was the
reply, as he began to unlock his trunk
After the Customs men examined his baggage
Mr.. Bryan asked if his father had been posted
on the growing sentiment In favor of making him
the Democratic candidate for President IN 1908.
II don't know" he said. have not heard MIN
express his views When I left him in Vienna he
planned TO go st. Petersburg to attend the
Douma 1 know ne was rather surprised to find
that even the lower classes in the places he visited
in the Philippines, India, Java and Japan knew
who he was. He was received most cordially in
every place he visited
A story OF his father which Mr.. Bryan did not
tell on the pier said to have been told and re-
told by the passengers the voyage from
Bremen.
There were many versions of the yarn. which
after ne had been thrown from donkey to a
marshy road in the Philippines
ling 10 q small village near Manila In company
with several army officers. had to ride a donkey.
The beast became obstinate and threw the FORMER
feet and struggled with the donkey, saying, Il
guess 1 manage him I've had practice in this
Mr.. Bryan is also reported as saying. It's 16 to
l he doesn't throw me again, because TIL walk TO
the city"
Another passenger quotes Mr.. Bryan as saying:
Il hope this tumble isn't prophetic
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
CANNED MEATS AND MORTALITY.
John Burns Gives His Views on Alarming
Death Rate Among Children.

London, June 13.-The abnormal infantile NOR
taury in England has led TO the summoning Of
q national conference, which met in London to-
day under the presidency Of John Burns, Presi-
dent of the Local Government Board Tn the days
when there were no canned meats and children
were fed naturally" Mr.. Burns said there was
10 such sacrifice Of child life" He believed he
would be well within the mark in saying that
one hundred thousand lives were sacrificed
yearly through neglect, carelessness and igno-
rance.
Drinking among women, Mr.. Burns added
was one Of the most serious conditions which
confronted Great Britain. This was daily IN
creasing the mortality of infants under five
years of age and constituted a national reproach
demanding immediate attention.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
MIR. BRYAN AT ST. PETERSBURG.
To Visit Lower House-Approves Governor
Cumminss Plan for Senate Elections.

St Petersburg, June 13.-Willam j. Bryan and
Mrs. Bryan arrived here to-day from Berlin Mr..
and Mrs. Bryan will remain here until Friday. when
they will start for Stockholm and Chrtstiania on
their way TO London Mr.. Bryan expects to SEQ
the coronation of King Haakon. Mr.. Bryan comes
to ST Petersburg in order TO get a glimpse of the
Russian parliament and study the political strug-
gle He will visit the house tomorrow and will
meet the leaders of the popular movement. Mr..
and Mrs Bryan We're the guests at luncheon to-day
of Ambas ssador and Mrs. Meyer at the Kleinmichel
Palace.
Mr.. Bryan expressed his full Endorsement of the
plan of Governor CumminS of Iowa for q meeting
of the Governors of bring about concerted
action toward IA constitutional amendment provid-
ing for election of Senators by the direct vote OF
the people
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
COLE TO HE'D TICKET.
Minnesota Republicans Mdorse the
Presidents Rate and Trust P0Hcy.

Duluth. June 13-The Republican State Conven-
tion to-day nominated for Governor A. 1. Cole and
for Lieutenant Governor a. o. Eberhart
The convention unanimously indOrsed Senator
Knute Nelson for reelection next winter.
The platform indorses the present national Re-
publican administration approves OF the messages
and of President Roosevelt and especially
commends him for his stand in the enforcement of
the laws against trusts, monopolies and combina-
tions in restraint of trade, approves protection to
American labor and industries. the gold money
standard. legislation against adulteration of food
election Of United States Senators by direct vote
OF the people, two-cent railroad rate the abolition
OF free railroad passes and a readjustrnent OF
freight rates.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14

General Revision has punched
holes in prices all through our bow %
clothing stock.
The heaviest losses of price b,-
been among the high priced Norfon-
and double-breasted suits, wb..
many have been reduced anvwbs,.
from S4 to 81.
But almost all the stock has been
marked down more or less, and ~
showing of suits at from S. tn g. - !
is most attractive.
In addition all our bows sa;,o,
suits in light weight mixtures a.
now either $3.50 or $3.50.
ROGERS, PEET & Co,rp,xv
Three Broadway Ssosea
asa 542 ,,.
wnrsnss- 18th AZ szdn
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14

,>~n,.t,one Sc made a nisdemeanor punishable
cy nne not 20 exceed $4,000 or Imprisonment
no: 70 sxoesd two years There is speciai
-enafry against the bribery Of inspectors. pene
imprisonment from one to three years and a nne
of from $1,000 20 $4,000 for Offering a br1be'
and the same punishment for the acceptance
of a bribe on the part OF inspectors
Farmers and small butchers are excepted
from the operation Of the regulations
DIVISION IN THE COMMITTEE.
representative Crorner of Indiana. led the
forces in the committee favor1ng the BeVe1oee
amendment He offered four amendments to
.be Reveridge amendment. and then moved its
adontion by the committee In place OF the sub
stitute which had been perfected On this mo
ton he was sustained by Representatives Henry.
OF Connecticut; Haugen. of Iowa; Davis, Of Min
nesota Republicans. and Lamb Of Virginia;
Bowie, of Alabama, and Chandler. Of Missis-
sippi Democrats. Nine votes We're recorded in
the negative this motion and the substitute
was then adopted by the nine negative votes on
the other motion
The four amendments which Mr.. Cromer Of
fered to the Bever1dge amendment are all con-
tained sn the substitute. They were: First that
IN the destruction Of unfit meat products. the
destruction should only be for food purposes;
second. that the inspection should be restricted
TO continental United States" and not extended
10 its possessions; third waving the Civil Ser
vice operation for one year In the selection OF
inspectors; and fourth, excepting the farmer
and small butcher from inspection
The members who voted for and carried the
substitute were Chairman Wadsworth, of New
York; Messrs. Scott. of Kansas; Haskins, OF
Vermont; Lorimer, of Illinois; Brooks. OF Col
orado; Adams, of Wisconsin, and Cocks. OF New
York Republicans), and Lever of South Caro- |
Ina, and Tr5nble OF Kentucky CDemocrats). |
Representative Lafean, OF Pennsylvania, was
absent but left word that he in favor OF
the substitute Representative Field. Of Texas, |
was absent, and Delegate Andrews. OF New |
Mexico, had vote. At the afternoon session 1
OF the committee the entire Texas delegation in
the House appeared with the plea that the COST /
OF the inspection be placed the government /
md not on the packers II the latter course was |
pursued IL was said, the packers would not /
only throw this cost back on the producer but /
would also make a double assessment. by charg- |
ing IL 20 the consumer.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
GUFFEY REVOLT GROWS.
Insurgents Demand That Democratic Leader
Fuse with ReformerS.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Pittsburg. June 13.-Thirty-seven of the leading
Democrats of Western Pennsylvania to-day issued
declaration of independence. declaring themselves
free from Colonel James NJ Guffey the National
Committeeman, who has controlled the party in
this state for years.
The revolt against Guffey has grown to immense
proportions. and his adherents have now openly
announced that they will unseat any anti-Guffey
delegates who may be elected to the state con-
venton. The insurgents demand that the party
fuse with other reform organizations in PennsvI-
vana, nominate Lewis J. Emery for Governor and
break the power of the Standard Oil and PennsyI-
yana Railroad companies in state politics.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-14
TOOK POISON BY MISTAKE.
Friends of Mrs. Mcdonald Scout Idea Of
Her Suicide.
TBy Telegraph 70 the rr1bun. !

Pittsburg. June lS-Ihe body OF Mrs. Margaret
J. Mcdonald. who died under peculiar c,rc,,ro'
stances in New York yesterday. reached hera 70
day Her parents and Walter e. Irsted the NJ
York photographer with whom she was assoc,atad
in business in New YORK. accompanied the body
They say the young woman did not comm,, .r,
eide but drank acid by mistake. Mra Mcrona,a
was OF the best known teachers OF F.ittshury
and an elocutionist OF note She Is said hv har
man of business here TO have ssed sias go
Years ago she married TO DR.. c. M McDoyn
aid. but the union was not happy. and divorce
was obtained.