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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31

rest and that the best thing they can 90 under
the circumstances is TO settle their differences
among themselves. The fact that the President
settled the great coal strike four years ago Is no
warrant for believing that he is ready TO mix
in" every time the miners and operators fall out
over the wage scale or any other important de-
tail connected with the work OF bringing coal
to the frepIaces Of the multitude or the fur
naccs Of the great industries.
The situation to-day is not at all similar to
the condition Of affairs when the last great
strike was on. To-day the operators have in
storage millions Of tons OF coal for the use Of
the consumers. Spring is coming, with its
genial warmth 20 lessen the terrors OF poverty.
and the country Is so prosperous that those
thrown out of work in the collieries viii have
little difficulty in turning their energies to other
channels. when the other strike reached its
elimination there was no coal stored for the use
Of the railroads the factories and the other
energies Of the land: winter was coming on and
starvation with cold as an added horror, con-
fronted the poor.
The strike. coming at that time, national
calamity. and President Roosevelt deemed # his
duty TO bring about a settlement The justice Of
his cause strengthened his arm. and he was sue
cessfuI beyond the highest expectation Of the
country. II within the next few months condi-
tons arise which make II imperative for him 10
devise some means for attempting 10 bring about
q settlement Of The differences between the con-
tending forces in the mining regions his friends
are confident that he viii not be backward in
the premises. Just what he viii do cannot be
predicted, for il is impossible TO tell to-day what
VIII come 10 pass within the next few weeks.
He Will Of course be governed by the conditions
that arise. Because he appointed commission
10 take up the matter on the former occasion, it
is not al all certain that he would go about the
task the same way 10 settle the troubles this
spring.
Although nothing is announced officially from
the White House. il may be said on competent
authority that the President viii be very reluc-
tant indeed 10 take any part in the trouble,
even II events compel him at some future date
10 do so. he believes that employer and en-
ploye should settle their own differences, and he
has more than once expressed the hope that
never again would he be called upon TO inter
fere ia their relations He is also Of the belief
that the success Of outside interference is In alb
solute inverse ratio 10 the frequency with which
Il is invoked.
The reason was successful last time was be-
cause ] had never taken q hand in their affairs
before said the President 10 a friend one day
discussing the matter. If had been in the habit
OF mixing in every time they fell out over some
detail OF their work I would never have been
able 10 accomplish what I did
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
PREDICT SHORT STRIKE.
BtuminouS Men IN Pitt8bmg Re
jOicc Deer Prospect.

Pittsburg, March 30.-GeneraI sentiment in the
Pittsburg district Of the bituminous coal fields
tonight. based on the news Of the action Of the
miners convention at indianapolis is that while
a strike is now inevitable in Western Penn
sylvania, at least. IL will be of short duration
BY the adoption Of the resolution permitting
miners 10 sign the 1908 wage scale wherever it
is offered by the operators. the way is opened for
the operation Of the Western Pennsylvania
mines, % per cent Of which are controlled by the
Pittsburg Coal Company Dispatches tonight
from various points where there has been trou-
BE announce the restoration Of the 1903 scale
and the intention Of striking miners 10 return to
work on Monday morning under that scale.
Francis /. Robbins, chairman Of the executive
board Of the Pittsburg Coal Company, has been
foremost among the operators in the movement
10 restore the 1903 scale and il is now practi-
cal-y assured that this company viii operate
It's mines, strike or no strike. Il is expected,
however. that thirty days suspension, at least
VIII be caled IL this district. This. Il is stated,
VIII be done IN order that the large stocks of
coal that industrial plants and railroads have
been accommodating iu anticipation OF a general
strike may be reduced and a reversion to nor
nal conditions obtained. II was said tonight
that probably no definite step would be taken
spolis
Some apprehension is felt here, however, over
the possibility az trouble, and perhaps violence
In the event Of the PiJtsburg company cOntin-
Uing 10 operate its properties. There would be
employment for about 10000 men. and II was
said that there was likelihood Of men being
sent from other fields where the strike was on
and where the advance had not been offered as
missionaries 70 induce the men in the Pittsburg
district 10 90 out and IN such event violence
would be the result.
The situation in other parts Of the district
from reports received to-day. Is quleter than n
has been throughout the week At GreensbUrg
5000 miners voted to-day 10 continue work re-
gardless OF the action Of the INDIANAPOLIS con
VenuOn. The TWO companies there VIII nav the
advance Al Irwin. where the situation has
had a threatening aspect, the fear of a general
strike is over The strike that stared bara
three weeks ago has been only partially success
l--- ana Lo-I'-E1t me Mestmoreland Coal Com
pary and the Penn Gas coal COMPANY nosted
notices ~ ne mines that the 1903 rate win he
restored THIS scale Hl. prevail lu other mines
il me Irwin field The announcement was re
cel|el with rejoicing rE rhe men here and thew
say that they VIII accept and be al work Mon
Gay Al me present time there are more Than
seven hundred miners, employees Of the Penn
,FaS 'oa- company no are out on strike and
a. work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
TO CALL SPECIAL JURY.
Jerome disks for Tribunal to En-
anime Insurance Evidence.

About the time yesterday that Judge OSulli-
van dismissed the March grand jury, without
giving it the lecture which the jurors expected
because they made no progress with the insur-
ance investigation, Justice Bowling in the Grim
lnal Branch Of the Supreme Court granted Dis
trict Attorney Jerome's request for a special
grand jury TO examine insurance evidence. This
grand jury viii sit during the month of May.
and an order was signed requiring the Com
missioner Of Jurors 10 call such a jury.
Before granting Mr. Jeromes request Justice
Bowling said he had consulted with his assoc
ciates Justices OGorman and Scott. and also
with Presiding Justice O'Brien. Of the Appellate
Division. He said that they all agreed with
the District Attorney in the necessity for such
an action. He said that the law did not permit
the assembling of special grand jury at an
earlier date
The members Of the March grand jury ex-
pected a severe lecture yesterday when they
went before Judge O'Sullivan to be discharged
His address held but seven words as follows:
Gentlemen, you are discharged for the term"
He neglected 10 thank them as is customary
at the close Of a tern, but the Jurors were glad
10 get off so easiiy.
sentiments 10 him on insurance cases They were
not satisfied with the character OF his instruc-
tons. claiming that they were left as much in
The dark as before they asked questions Judge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
ALBANY CLUB DINNER FOR HAMILTON

Albany March SO-"Judge" Andrew Hamilton
was the guest OF honor last night dinner given
by members Of the Albany Club. OF which he was
elected president on Saturday night for a sixth
term During the evening loving cup was pre-
srnted to him, in acknowledgment or which he said
IN part:
You have taken this manner OF assuring me Of
your confidence In me. and heartily appreciate o.
toT u comes at a time that tries men souls .
FerhapS when YOU know that DISTINGUISHED on
GERS OF the company had been with me In the same
building In Paris and did not seek me and urge ne
70 return 90 VIII be easier for YOU guess ~ by 1
did not return You. who 7 am glad % call ny
friepds. know that have not ventur-G au 8-se--
ton thar do not stand ready 90 back with PROOFS
as strong as the rock of GlbraIfFr 4 have found 80
much deceit and lying IN high finance that am
fearful 20 speak az all unless have irrefrlhla eY
dence bistinS ushed members OF the board 90 trls-
tees OF tho New York Life have cOnEr4 lg1aret ne
and have told me 90 keep up The hghc-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
BAER CONFERS WITH OFFICIALS.
Reading President in Touch with Agents in
Coal Fields.

Philadelphia, March 3O-A lengthy conference
concerning the coal mining situation was held
to-day in the Office of George F. Baer, president
Of the Reading company. Mr. Baer denied him
self to all callsrs except those with whom he
desired to discuss conditions in the hard coal
fields.
This is the day for President Baer's weekly
conference with officials in the coal region. Or
dinarily these men do not meet Mr.. Baer until
noon, but to-day General Manager w. J. Rich
ards, who April l will assume the Office Of
second vice-president of the Coal and Iron COM
pany, and Superintendent c. +. Huber. of the
Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal Company. which
exercises Jurisdiction over the Central proper
ties. were early at the Reading COmpany's Offices.
Soon after they were Joined by p 3. Heiner Of
New York, sales agent for the Lehigh and Wilkes
Barre company The Conferrees were Joined by
other coal officials. and kept in constant com
municatiOn by telegraph and telephone with
their field representatives and the other opera
tors. All declined to discuss the situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31

AS for mothers of boys-thev're
usually ready to buy the boys Spring
clothes before his father thinks Of
looking at his.
So we make it a special point to
have, even much earlier than this. fuU
stocks of everything boys wear in both
Spring and Summer.
The daintiest of washable suits.
smart Norfolk, double breasted, Rus
sian and sailor suits of fine all wool
fabrics.
Perhaps some mother somewhere
will let us send samples.
ROGERS, PEET & COMPANY.
Three Broadway Stores.
25s s42 ,,s,
opposite near opposite
City Hall. Union Square. Greeley Souar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31

Most men like to see the new
Spring things, even though they're
not ready to buy.
That's why everything's ready for
real Spring weather-light overcOats
and suits, light in color as well as
weight; soft hats and neckwear in
delicate Spring shades.
And it's odd how often men who
just intend to get line on Spring
styles are so attracted that they won't
risk delay in laying in their line of
Spring wearables.
ROGERS, PEET & COMPANY.
Three Broadway Stores
Warren ST. 18th st Sand st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
OPPOSITION TO BILL EXPECTED.

per cent. This has to be approved by the super
intendent.
OPPOSITION TO BILL EXPECTED.
There will be opposition 10 the Armstrong
committees amended insurance bills when they
come 10 a vote in the Assembly. This was
made known to-day by AssembIyrnan Cox. who
reserved the right TO oppose two sections OF the
bills when they come 10 vote on the order OF
second reading next week Last night Mr.. Cox
left the Armstrong committee meeting because
he would not agree to the amendment which
allows foreign insurance companies 10 write de-
feTTed dividend policies in the state but pro-
hfbfts domestic companies from writing them
He objected. also, to the section which prohibits
the formation Of any more assessment insur-
anCe companies and refuses permission TO for
eign assessment companies 10 do business in
the state
When Chairman Rogers handed in the amend
ed bills in the Assembly this morning. Mr.. Cox
made known his purpose.
II want to reserve right to oppose certain
portions OF these bills" he said i shall not
be bound by the action or the committee Some
OF the provisions I have not had an opportunity
to scan; with others / may wish 10 take issue
I told the members Of the committee last night
that we were all tired and ought not to report
these amendments without further COnsidera-
zion. They persisted IN continuing, and so I
left the conference"
him q grave discrimination against home fusur-
ance companies to permit the foreign concerns
write deferred dividend policies In the state
while refusing the privilege TO New York State
corporations Nor did he agree with the amend
ment prohibiting the formation OF assessment in
suranCe companies or the operation within the
state OF foreign assessment companies This
last clause he said, is likely % inCite retalia-
ton in the legislatures of other states, which
would have the effect Of practically putting out
OF business several big assessment companies
now organized in New York, great part OF
whose business Is foreign He Is not well salts
fed with the recent conferences held by the COM
nfttee He declared to-day that he done
with letting the Senate think for him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
KEYSTONE MINERS WILL STILL WORK

GTeensburg Penn, March 3O-Eight thou
sand miners in the employ of the Keystone Coal
and Coke Company and the Jamison Coal and
Coke Company, in this locality. have decided to
continue work. regardless Of the action OF the
Indianapolis convention. Both companies viii
pay the advance demanded. although the miners
are now getting a trife more than is paid to the
river miners and those in the Irwin district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
WILL PAY THE 1908 SCALE.

.ht Telegraph ta The Tr.tgnr
Johustovu. Penn, March 3O-rhe Bervind
White Coal Mining Compaay's officials a Wind
Der announced tonight that they would post
notices tomorrow at all their mines that the
Robbins proposition to pay the 1903 scale. a res
toration Of DO per cent, would be adopted by
the company after April l. The Berwind White
Is The biggest operating company in the Central
Pennsylvania field
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
NO COAL FOR MANUFACTURERS.

tBy TeIerr. ah 20 The Tribune.
Springfield, Ohio, March 30.-Notices issued to-
day by the big railroads 10 manufacturers in
this and other cities that for an indefinite period
no more coal would be delivered have caused
conformation Unable to get fuel scores Of
manufacturers Will be obliged to shut down
Thousands of men will be affected The road
is confscaf .nE every carload Of fuel il can get
hold Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31

their posts. Owing to an inadequate supply OF
coal cars a few Of the collierfes were forced TO
suspend to-day but all will be working full time
tomorrow.
The mechanics in and about the mines to-
night are busy getting the pumps and engines in
the best Of condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
JEFF DAVIS AHEAD FoR SENATOR

Little Rock, Ark March So-with practically
complete returns from sixty-two out of seventy
five counties, Governor Jefferson Davis has a
majority Of 2.072 over Senator James II. Berry
for the Democratic nomination for United States
Senator
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO Quinihe Tablets Druggists
sah h.av aEa ~-@
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-31
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PuKs

itehing Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles Your
Ia cnra In 8 dayH 500 A~'~
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per cent. This has to be approved by the super
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-31
Fell over n Retaining wall.

Harper's Ferry, w. Va, Aug. 27--
While descending the bill from Jeffer-
sons's Rock in company with a party
of ladies and gentlemen this morning,
Miss Edith Head, daughter of +. ;.
Head, Of Washington, tripped and fell
over an eight-foot retaining wall into a
narrow passageway that runs along
side OF St. Peters Catholic Church to
the parsonage. She fell upon the hard
pavement and was jammed in the mar
row way. She was unconscious when
picked up and was severely injured.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-31
Htbernin ms Elect.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians Of
West Virginia, in session at Wheeling,
elected the following officers Tuesday
afternoon:
President John J. Byrne, of Wheel
ing.
Observation-Disclosures L. Martin,
of Martinsburg.
Secretary-John J. Higgins of Ben
wood.
Treasurer NJ artin J. Hughe, u Par
kersburg.
The ladies' auxiliary also elected off.
GERS as follows:
President Miss Mary Gillegan, OF
Wheeling.
Vice President Winnifred
fleming, of Elk Garden.
Secretary Miss Margaret Mcbride,
of Parkersburg.
Treasurer Miss Kate Lyons, OF
Martinsburg.
The next meeting will kbes held
1908 at Elkins. The state officers will
elect Rev. Father Donahoe of Martins
burg, state chaplain. Tuesday night
the Hibernians banqueted at the Car
roll club.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-31

the transmission of beer from the
brewery proper to the bottling depart
ment, which the old system Of filling
the kegs with beer and then removing
the kegs TO the bottling room did not
positively effect.
a second very important improve
ment, likewise entailIng heavy ex-
pense has also cen agreed upon by tie
Cumberland Brewing Company. II is
the construction of new artificial ice
plant, with daily capacity OF one hun
dred and ten tons. 4 two story brick
building no feet in length by IS feet in
width Is to be erected Immediately In
the rear of the storage rooms. The nee
cssary machinery has been ordered
from the York Manufacturing Co. of
York, Pa, and the new plant will be
, in readiness before the snow flies. This
Improvement ~ rendered necessary by
the LEGAL demand for artificial Ice and
the constantly increasing quantity re-
quired for the storage OF beer, With
the aid of the new Ice making plant,
the daily output of CONCEALED moisture
will be $50 tons, making itswithal the
largest IN anufactory OF its kind in the
state, outside OF Baltimore city.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-31
winchester Flooded Again.

Winchester, Va, Aug. 27.-Anoth or
disastrous flood, similar to the great
cloud burst Of about six weeks ago, in
undated the downtown business and
residential sections of Winchester late
this afternoon and tonight, causing
several thousand dollars damage by
water alone, not including that which
renains to be estimated later on from
aceumulations of mud, sand aud fresh
maeadam washed from suburban turi :
pixies into the front and back doors of
| residents living along the town run,
which is on a rampage tonight.
About three inches of rain fell from
Saturday night to Sunday evening,
which caused a small flood in Ma in,
Water, Braddock and Market streets,
and before the waters had subsidized an
other of much more severity descended
this afternoon, the total rainfall being
more than six inches in this immedi-
ate vicinity.
Business is at standstill tonight in
Main street and nearby thoronghfares
and hundreds Of persons are compelled
to remain penned in their places Of em-
ployment or risk wading through the
swift currents at the intersections Of
streets. Vivid lightning and deafening
peals OF thunder accompanied the
food, and number of places in outiy-
ing districts were struck by lightning.
Reports received tonight from points
in Frederick county state that
all creeks have been converted into tor
rents, and along Hogue and Back
creeks, west of Winchester, many peo-
-ple who had been here on business
during the day are seeking shelter un-
der trees and wagons. while the Ope-
vuon creek, five miles east of Witches
ter, is far beyond its banks. Several
narrow escapes have been reported, but
no loss of life.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-31

New York, Aug. 27.--On the eve 4
her fathers arrival from Europe Mrs.
Ruth Bryan-Leayitt, the daughter OF
William Jennings Bryan, saw "Mrs.
s. Holmes, Detective her first play
get its first metropolitan production in
vaudeville Mt Keith & Proctor's Union
Square Theatre tonight. In the audi
ence were several members Of the Ne
braska delegation Of Mr.. Bryan's home
folk, here to greet him ON his arrival,
and they applauded with might aud
main every telling point In the little
play.
The enthusiasm was mild, however,
to what is expected to be let loose when
the Commoner himself sees 1t from the
flag draped box which he has promised
to occupy next Friday night.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-31
Who Owns This Whisky

In the Circuit Court the case of the
Hannis Distilling Company against
the County Court of Berkeley County
| was argued and submitted last Mon
day. In the spring of l905 Ellis Ellis,
an assessor, asked for the personal
property assessment Of the distilling
company, which was given him, but
which did not include any whisky on
hand, except about 6 800 barrels, which
the company had for bottling. Mr.. FL
lis, acting under the instructions OF
State Tax Commissioner Dillon, as
sessed the company with 10000 barrels
Of whiskey at IS a barrel, receiving in
formation on which he based his as
sessment from the revenue officers on
duty at the d.stilIery. The company
paid the tax and asked that it be
RENTED as an erroneous assessment.
The County Court refused to remit and
the case was taken to the Circuit
Court.
The State laws provide that personal
property, whether under mortgage or
pledge, shall be assessed in the name
Of the person who has the possession.
The distilling company claims that
whiskey is made only on order from
the principal Office in Philadelphia,
and so much only is made for which
orders are given. The whisky is i'm me-
diately delivered to the warehouse,
where it is placed in bond and ware
hous. receipt given for it, which is ne
gstiable. The company is compelled I'd
deliver the whisky, less the warehouse
charges, on delivery of the receipt, and
consequently is unable to inform the
State authorities who owns whiskey
in order that it may be assessed to
other persons.
The court took the matter under Iad.
visement.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1906-08-31

Richmond, Va, Aug. 27.-A new
law of Virginia requires that when a
State convict is detained in Jail after
his conviction because of qu.ran tine
or other cause he shall have the time
deducted from his sentence.
OF 10 convicts listed for deduc lions
on account of such detentions, one is a
life convict, and the penitentiary au-
thorities are scratching their heads
over the couundrum. He was detained
vs. days, and the question is, how can
they deduct IS days from life sen
tence? They would like to know wheth
er 20 let him out Is days before they
put him in prison or let him out Is
days before he dies