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New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
SEA LEVEL NOT SURE.
KnOtty Panama Canal Question Not
Settled, as BeHeUed.
TFrom The Tribune Bureau.


Washington. June ITO the surprise OF many
Senators. II was rumored at the Capitol to-day
that the question Of a level for the Panama Canal
by no means definitely settled. is claimed
that there strong arguments both sides,
and there TO be little question that a
majority OF the Senate will vote for the sea level
project
II has been supposed that. having done this. the
Senate would willingly consent 10 permitting the
Kittridge Sea Level bill to die a peaceful death in
& house committee. and this still may be its ulti-
mate end; but there is doubt the
subject. in the minds OF the leaders.
careful investigation OF all the facts is now
being conducted by Senators. irrespective of mem
bership Of the Committee Interoceanic Canals
and there is ground for believing investi-
CATION has brought 10 light certain phases Of the
situation hitherto unknown unrealized by the
Senate leaders.
Should the leaders decide that the sea level route
is preferable. they might reach agreement
with the administration for continuation the
work along tentative lines the majority might
take the bit in its teeth and insist adding
Sundry Civil Appropriation BILL which will carry
the appropriation for the continuance OF the canal
work, a provision that part of such appropria-
ton should be expended on other than level
canal
maintained that the House would never yield TO
the senate this point although the facts prODa-
bly, are that the lower chamber would DO precisely
the President wished But the President has
himself intimated that if the Senate majority pre-
scTlheC the level project by attaching such
provision al appropriation bill. ne would veto
the bill ana. If call Congress in special
session 10 enact another bill
OF course these are complications which the lead
seeking earnestly 70 avoid, but, while they
are not regarded as probable they sufficiently
possible 10 occasion grave anxiety.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
wERsEIPS TO BE MADE SAFER.
Electrical Appliances in Turrets To Be
Shifted or Insulated
IFr1m mo Tribuas Bureau.l !


Washington. June s-lnstructions have been sent
% tae 1aEy yards. including that at Brooklyn,
|nere tie DatlIeships are bCing docked and over
hauleQ preliminary 10 the summer exercises. 10
have changes made IN the electrical appliances OF
ne tU-Ie-s This is the result Of the investigation
mo Tie accident on the Kearsarge some weeks ago
a. Guantanamo.
II was found that the loss OF life and the menace
io the ship due sparks. which igniteo pow
Ger, sId came from the contact Of metal iTnpie-
ment with unprotected electrical fixture
no GDe had imagined that combination OF cir
crrnstlnces would operate 20 any such disastrous
enc, and II required some such unexpected acci-
aeHt % convince the naval constructors and ord
nauce szp perts that something further should be
cone ir the way OF protection against contact with
hese fittings.
II Is estimated by the constructors that the
Changes proposed VIII cost about $1,000 IN the ag-
sFegafe Certain axtures viii be covered with .n-
ssiatlou material which VIII prevent any such dis
asteT that or the Kearsarge while other cleo
s.lal fixtures which be moved VIII De trans
1sie4 from the turrets end placed IN another part
q he ship
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
LATITUDEs AwRY IN CALIFORNIA.
Earthquake Investigating Committee Says
Longitudes Have Also Moved Several Feet.

Sacramento. Cal. June 4--The preliminary report
OF the state earthquake investigating committee
vas received yesterday at the office Of Governor
Pardee Under the heading of the result the report
says.
one OF the remarkable features of the Coast
Range OF California is line of peculiar geomorphic
construction which extends ObliQuelv the
tire width o. the mountainous belt from Mendocino
County 10 Riverside County The movements that
produced the line attributed separate earth
quakes extending back into the QUaternary period
The evidence Of the rupture and OF the diferential
movement is clearly defined in continuous furrow
in the surface soil several feet wide. says the
port. The average horizontal displacement is
twenty feet wide. In Sonoma and Mendocino coun-
ties there different vertical movement not eX-
ceediDg four feet. The report then says.
In consequence OF this movement II is probable
that the attitudes and longitudes Of all points in
the Coast Range have permanently changed few
feet 4 complete study of the phenomena VIII un-
doubtedly contribute greatly not only knowl-
edge OF the evolution Of the earths crust but also
knowledge OF the means of minimizing the
calamities which arise from the destruction OF
buildings and water pipes when such shocks occur
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
FRISCO NEEDS MONEY.
Less than Fire Millions in actual
Cash ReceiUed.

To correct the widespread impression that over
S5.0000o0 has been San Francisco from
different OF the country for relief the follow
ing dispatch sent yesterday to Hermann Oel-
richs of this city. by James D. Phelan. chairman
OF the finance committee. from San Francisco:
Actual cash receipts 10 date, $4,243,OO0 Most
Eastern committees have spent large for sup
plies. There funds in the East held specially
for rehabilitation OF which we have knowledge. but
which have not yet been turned TO We are
in communication with the parties and prom
ised such funds.
We have had made upon large drafts for sani-
taton and supplies. and many claims have been
presented for stores cOnhscated during the days
Immediately following the disaster Relief work
once accomplished, intend TO incorporate and
all available funds for rehabilitation. Our pol
icy is to help the people 10 help themselves and
facilitate the return to normal conditions. This
viii be the most important and costly work, but
the committee 50 far as able will undertake it
without loss Of time. Encourage friends to
account
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
NIAGARA BILL PASSED.
van Be Taken Up Soon IN Senate
House AdjOurns.
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washington, June 4-Without discussion and by
unanimous vote, the bin for the preservation of
niagara Falls, drafted by Representative Burton.
OF ONO with the approval of the President passed
the house to-day under suspension of the rules.
Inc bil VIII be taken up for early considerati ton
IN the senate The Senate Committee on Foreign
heiations TO which the proposed legislation would
naturally be referred. has agreed not TO require
further hearings other than those given by The
House Committee on Rivers and Harbors and it is
expected that the measure will get through with
out delay.
The bill, originally introduced bv Mr. Burton
was somewhat modified by the House committee
and the notifications were accepta bic 10 the III
nois members. who at first opposed the proposed
restriction Of the amount of water to be used for
the Chicago drama &c canal
The BILL in its present shape is understood to
DC acceptable TO Senator Culiom. and despite the
legal questions involved the lawyers of both the
House and Senate regard it as satisfactory meas
ure The diversion of water from Niagara River
Tor power purposes is restricted constitu-
uonal authority for preserving the navigabilty of
The river and its integrity a boundary
The House being officially informed by the Senate
OF the death Of Senator Arthur Pue German Of
Maryland. Mr.. Talbot of Maryland presented reso-
lutlons or coincidence. and after the appointment
OF 2 seventeen members TO attend the funeral SER
wees the House, a further mark of respect to
noon tomorrow
agreed that the first two hours of tomorrow shall
De given over TO bills under suspension the rules
the rules the message of the President relating TO
eeonolilons IN me packing houses was read and re-
leTEeu 10 the Committee on Agriculture.
Ine following committee of seventeen members
was appointed 70 attend the funeral Of Senator Cor
ana Pearre Of Maryland Williams of Mississippi
Robertson Of Louisiana; Noon Of tennessee: Ste,
Phens. Of Texas: Bartlett Of Georgia; Babcock. of
and Burton. of Ohio
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
SITUATION IN HAND, SAYS GREENE.
Colonel Expects to Remain at Mine for Some
Time.

At the offices of the Greene Consolidated Copper
Company. No "a Broad street. 1t said yester-
day that Colonel Greene had sent two brief tele
grams stating that the Mexican authorities had the
situation well in hand and that the trouble seemed
TO be over, It is understood that Colonel Greene
will remain for some time at the copper camp. to
the practical operation of a large new rever-
beratory furnace for handling fine and ue dust
and also 10 the breaking IN of q mechani-
cal sorting and mixing system just completed.
He has nearly recovered from his attack of rheu-
uatism- The officers of the Greene company were
cheerful yesterday over the sharp recovery Of
Greene shares on the curb. The riot news sent the
shares down from 2S&. to z42 Yesterday trading in
Greene Copper the OVershadOWing feature of
the market. the price rising 10 26ia. Upward OF
10 COO shares traded in. The company declared
its usual b-monthIy dividend OF per cent Sat
Trda
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05

The government report was announced on the
Cotton Exchange at I O'Clock, and prices, which
had earlier IN the session improved 10 10 points
from last weeks final figures. rapidly moved up
ward 10 TO Is points more. principally covering
by shorts The volume OF business was large. AS
the markets ar New Orleans and Liverpool We're
closed and many orders came from those points
In the middle Of the afternoon prices declined about
Is points on profit taking. On the decline spot
dealers and foreign houses were large buyers, and
Price was thought be operating the bull side
The market closed with advances OF from Is 10 l.
r,oints IN the leading futures
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
RATE BILL TO 60 BACK
Senate Displeased Tcith -4ction of
CoRferTees an amending.
80 10 Trtbune Rurssn.l

washington. June 4.-The Railway Rate bill
viii be sent back 20 conference. Whether il will
he necessary for the Senate 10 take formal ac-
tiau 10 secure this end or the conferrees will
voluntarily withdraw the report for further re-
vision has not been definitely decided.
The Senate especially objects 10 the action OF
the .onferUees IA inserting legislation not passed
hv either House. This was done by the confer
rees in three instances
An amendment was inserted providing that
the entire measure should not so into effect until
sixty DAYS after its passage. both houses having
urovided that il should so into effect when ap-
moved The conferrees further inserted a pro-
VISION giving any nteral or branch line Of
railroad" the privileges with regard 10 switch
connections which the Senate accorded only TO
private side tracks.
Tgss is regarded as an especially fragrant
abuse q power by the conferrees, as Senator
rlkins offered an amendment 10 this effect on
,be floor u the Senate and IL was rejected by a
viva voce vote, the opposition being en-
phatc that Mr.. Elkins was unable even 10 Sc
cure an aye and no vote on it-
The third proposition originating with the con-
,errees 10 which the Senate seriously objects
Drovides for increases OF salary for the sec
retar7 and assistant secretary OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission. All Of these changes are
subiect 10 a point OF order. and this viii be made
unless the conferrees act on the advice given
them to-day and withdraw the report
II is also unlikely that the Senate viii consent
10 the action OF its conferrees in striking out the
provision that sleeping companies shall be
plaoed within the puryiew OF the Interstate Com
Tnerce Commission and the provisions OF the
Interstate Commerce law.
So far as can be learned these are the only
vital changes 10 which the Senate will object,
and as they all seem TO have been made al the
instance OF Senate confeTrees there is little rea
son 10 apprehend any opposition the part
Of the couferTees from the House. II is assumed
that q the Senate instructs its conferrees 10
reopen the conference the House Will do like
thar single further meeting viii suffice 10 re-
move all obstacles from the path OF the Rail
WAY Rate bill.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
FOOD BILL PROSPECTS BRIGHTER.
Speaker Cannon Denies That lie Has Been
Holding Up the Measure
F~m TIE Tribune Egreau.

Nss-n-tc- June s-PrOsPects FOR the Pure
Food bl. u r0e House are Frightening somewhat
despite tla DELAY an considering the since
4, PASSED rre Senate and the apparent failure OF
those i- charge push IL forward soon e-aurh 10
Insure rs consideration before Congress al IT'S.
Representative Mann. OF Illinois. In c.-f-e Of
mr. rL introduced r resolution to-day calling for
q special Orler for the consideration Of the bill
Immediately upon the adoption Of the order The
resolution was referred 10 the Committee Rules.
speaker Cannon said to-day thar he thought the
hl. would undoubtedly lie taken up for considera-
uon before adjournment He continued
80 Tag as I know. there has been effort on the
la'f 90. amy one lC DELAY the consideration Of the
pure t01e hli lt has been IN the power OF the
nalllIf nf the House for the last few weeks. upon
tir EulcD Ct any member. 10 consider the bill.
AS d tteTress La-lEr. am in favor Of its cOnsd-
efa-Nn. and believe t VIII be considered by the
ho1s, before adjournment
When Speaker Cannon's atteI-tion called 70
1he fac- tIat be had been charged with holding up
the bill he said.
sleafe fCr -self the attacks that you refer to
an3 have NOT seen many Of fhenl-sO FAR as my
ei'ltlce ls concerned, are not effective. I am for
ne consideration OF the Pure Food bN notWtth-
standing Jue attacks.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
COTTON CROP REPORT.
Prices Rise on Exchange FoHozcing
the GOUernmeHt'S Estimates.

Washington June 4-The crop estimating boa I'd
OF the bureau Of Statistics Of Agricultural D4
partment inds the total area planted 10 cotton IN
the United States this year 10 be about Is 6Ss 90
acres. an increase Of about 1.Ss6d00 acres. or 60
per cent as compared with the total estimated
acreage planted last year.
The average condition Of the growing crop
May - was $40. as compared with 77.2 and g
the corresponding dates in 1898 and 1904 respective
ly and a ten-year average OF S4.s.
The percentage Of acreage in the different states
and the United States and the condition OF the
crop by states OF May . shown in the follow
ing table:
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Daniel McKitrick manager OF the Madison
Square Garden Skating Rink who was arrested on
Sunday on the charge OF conducting a sport in vio-
Iation OF a section of the Penal Code, was dis
charged yesterday. a Magistrate WahIe held that
IL is not unlawful TO skate on Sunday.
Andrew HeIdig. who attempted suicide Sunday
by jumping into the North River. was discharged
yesterday. Several district politicians appeared In
court and gave Heldig good reputation
The four young arrested Sunday charged
with causing a disturbance board the Joy Line
steamer Edgemont were arraigned in the Toubs
police court yesterday Henry Shaw OF No s37
East l34th street and Morris Robbed. OF No. q
Suffolk street, discharged for lack OF evi-
dence- Joseph SpIegel. OF No. Is Monroe street
was held IN q .90 bail for examination tO-dav
Noah Ferris, OF No. 1851 Second avenue. was taken
the Brooklyn Chtdren's Court.
Robert Shedra. a carpenter. living AT No. ~
West s6th street. fell through the skylight OF the
Hotel Marie Antoinette yesterday and landed on an
extension the second door. He removed TO
Roosevelt Hospital suffering from Internal injuries
John Burns OF No. 80 West s3d street was hold
for further examination yesterday the charge oS
taking the automobile OF J. G. Robin the banker
without the latters consent. and driving II reck-
lessly about the city.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
MISS ELIZABETH n. BURGESS

Miss Elizabeth FL Burgess sister of the Rieht
Rev Dr. Frederick Burgess Bishop of Long
Island. died suddenly yesterday in Burlington
N j., from pneumonia. while visiting Mrs Heu-
lett. a friend Miss Burgess lived the See House
In Garden City, Long Island. the funeral will
take place at the Cathedral there 1870 to-nor-
row morning The burial will be IN Provfdence,
r. l.
Miss Burgess was taken suddenly III while at
tendlng the graduating exercises of ST Mary's
School OF Burlington. where she had Formerly been
head of the art department.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
THE REV. ALTO FuEReAss.

The Rev. Alto Fuerbass. member OF the Order
OF St BENEDICT. connected with ST Mary's Roman
Catholic Church. In Newark, died yesterday from
tuberculosis az Ct. Michaels Hospital Father
Fuerbass had been a professor at St Anselm's COL
Iege Manchester. y. H He was born in Alte-
unuenster Bavaria. in 1879. and came TO this coun-
trv when a boy. settling in Newark. He studied at
ST. Benedict's College and from this institution
went 10 St Anselm's College 10 complete his clas-
sicaI education In 1899 he took his vows a
member OF the Order OF St Benedict. Four years
later June 2s 1903. - ordained priest of the
order at St Anselm-s
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
THE PHILIPPINE BANKING BILL.

Manila June 4-Business interests Of the Philip
pines will make a strong effort to bring about the
passage of the Agricultural Bank bill at pres
ent session of Congress. At a meeting of the Phil
ippine Chamber of Commerce to-day plans u put
before Congress the urgent needs of the islands
were discussed The American Chamber of Com
merce Is in full accord with the movement, and
public meeting will probably be held "a con-
slider the subject In the provinces individual bus
mess men and corporations are working 20 arouse
public sentiment in favor Of the proposed bank
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
aAuTon OUTING FOR ORPHANS.

the orphans OF Jersey City their annual outing next
Saturday afternoon. The Will probably be
along the Boulevard 20 point IN North Bergen,
where the little ones viii have an opportunity 70
rlav IN the woods and fields Each member OF the
e,,,b rViu nrov15e confectionery cakes and fruit.
n a. expected that hundred children viii take
part
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
ACCUSED OF FIRING POWER PLANT.

(By Telegraph TO The Tribune
Worcester Mass. June +-Willam Cooper was
arrested IN the home OF ex-Congressman Joseph II.
Walker here to-day, charged with setting fire in
the plant OF the White Power Company on
Memorial Day He is said to be interested in the
company. Two mysterious explosions were heard
before the fire broke out Cooper is the private
nurse OF Mr. Walker who for some months has
been so feeble hopes Of his recovery have Deeh
given up The arrest was caused by the state
Police Cooper Immediately oaied by MI
Walkers son, Joseph, the political leader. whose
home Is IN Brookne.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
COMMISSION RETURNS TO MANILA.
Health of Members ImprOved-Mr. Burn
hams Plans To Be Adopted

Manila June 4.-MeHbers Of the Philippine Com
mission returned 10 Manila to-day after a summer
session AT Baguoi. The health OF the members
improved hy their stay IN the mountains
Commissioner Worcester is slowly recovering from
d severe attack of pneumonia and the other com
nlisSi1nfre are taking rest from their duties
Commissioners Devera who Is now on leave OF ab-
sencs, is going for TWO months visit TO Australia
Nhen he returns the city government Of Manila
viii formally adopt MIR. Burnhams plans for civic
INN Dr.L.I II
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
MRS. ]. ELIZABETH VAN cLEAF.

Mrs. ]. Elizabeth Van Cleaf. wife OF John c. Van
Cleaf the proprietor Of the Mansion House. in
Brooklyn died yesterday after long illness. She
born in 1856 a Remsen. N j.. and the
daughter OF David T. MegtH She was married in
1873. and leaves besides her husband sons and
one daughter. The funeral will take place to-
morrow morning at II o'clock from the Mansion
House
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05

from pneumonia Mr.. MONEYS first public ofic,
was as secretary to the Commissioners of Accounts
He was appointed commissioner by Acting Mayor
s. B. Fl. Vance. who took office when Mayor Have
meyer died. and later was one OF the original trus-
tees or the Brooklyn Bridge. MIR. Mooney leaves a
FAMILY. He was a prominent member OF the Tam
many Society, a veteran OF the 9Th Regiment and
a member of the New York Athletic and Demo
cratic clubs ~ ~
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
THE REV. SABINE eARlNe-eoULD.

Cape Town, June 4.-The Rev. Sabine Barring
Gould the author died to-day board the
steamer Norman at Port Elizabeth.
The Rev Sabine Barring Gould born az Ex-
eter on January 2S 1891. he educated Glare
College Cambridge He inherited the family es
tates OF Isew-Trenchard in 1872. and on the death
Of his uncle presented himself the rectory
there he wrote many books on historical. mythO-
logical and religious subjects. and also number
of novels Among his works Curious MY yths
OF the Middle Ages" The Origin and Development
OF Religious Belief The Golden Cate K@ed @
English Fairy Tales "a Book Of the Riviera"
and Memorial of Nelson
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
MAJOR ROBERT 3. GoRsUcH.

Mexico City. June 4-Mator Robert B. Gorsuch.
an American engineer. formerly representative OF
the late Coils P. Huntington. was buried yester-
day in the United States National Cemetery His
death was due to paralysis He born in Brook
lyn-
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
MAD DOG BITES MANY ANIMALS.

BY Telegraph 10 The Tribunel
Goshen. Conn. June 4--There appears 10 be an
epidemic Of hydrophobiA in this region. An ap-
parently rabid dog ran through the streets this
morning. swapping at everything il met. Several
dogs horse, a hog and three were bit
ten The dog was finally killed by John kies after
a struggle Mr. Kies received q slight scratch on
his hand, and II was immediately cauterfEed. Threa
mac dogs have recently been killed in Chaplin. and
several animals bitten by them mad be put out
OF the way. The seectmen are now enforcing the
doa- law
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
SIR CHARLES TENNANT.

London June 4--Sir Charles Tenant formerly
Member OF Parliament for Glasgow. who was
prominent IN commercial and financial Affairs. died
to-day one OF his daughters is the wife OF H II.
Asouith Chancellor OF the ESxchsQuer. Sir Charles
was seventy-three year. old
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
ROYAL ITALIAN BAND FOR DREAMLAND.

Senator William II. Reynolds. of preamland.
cabled to-day 10 engage the Royal Italian Band OF
Rome for A season OF twenty weeks The organ
tzstion is composad OF seventy-two musicians. and
Will oDan il DTeamland IN TWO weekA
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
JOHN n. MOONEY.

John III. Mooney assistant secretary Of the Board
Of Estimate and city employe since 1872 died
Yesterday at his homo, No u0 West 18th street.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-05
OBITUARY..
JOHN c. NEW.

Indianapolis June 4-John c. New died at his
home, No 51S North Pennsylvania street. this
afternoon. from dropsy. At his bedside were his
wife. his son. Harry s. New. vtce-chairman OF the
National Republican Committee. and his daughter.
Mrs Ernest H. Burford of this city. Another
daughter. Mrs w R. McKean, jr.. is on her way
here from her home in Omaha.
Mr. New was for many years proprietor of THE
Indianapolis Journal He lifelong friend of
President BENJAMIN Harrison and was consul gen
eraI at London under the Harrison administration.
He had been sick for year.