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New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
ETGHT-HOUR Law STANDS.
House Against Extra Pay for Canal
Commissioners.

Washington. Jan. 23.-The eight-hous law cane
not be abrogated for work on the Panama canal.
and canal commissioners cannot receive COM
pensation IN addition to their salaries as COM
mssioners. These two changes IN the Urgent
Deficiency Appropriation bill, now under oonsid-
Grafton in the HoUse. we're the net results Of
to-day's session Innumerahle amendments seek
ing 10 perfect the bill 10 canal purchases. pur-
chases Of coal for the navy etc. consumed time in
discussion. but failed 10 pass
When the session ended about half NJ the bill
had been considered. It Will be laid aside to-mor-
row when the Statehood bill IS 70 be brought IN
and have the right OF way until disposed OF.
The two amendments which prevailed in the bill
passed without discussion. The eight hour
day provision went out a point Of order new
legislation" made by Mr. Williams. the minority
leader and Immediately sustained by Mr. Sherman
in the chair. The limitation OF the salaries of
commissioners was offered by Mr. Fitzgerald. OF
New-York and accepted by the committee.
Mr.. De Almond. OF Missouri offered a number
OF amendments, which had their object the re-
quiring Of European competition I'm the purchase
OF canal supplies. Each amendment he supported
IN debate and each went out by Republican votes
on the statement Of Mr.. Tawney, chairman of the
Appropriations Committee. that this competition
obtained nov. and without the expSSse of
Europe. Bids Of tie European manufacturers. he
said. were accepted now, and these manufacturers
had their agents in American cities and were kept
in touch with the demands OF the commission.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
STEVENS FATORS LOCKS.
argues for Them Before Senate
Canal Committee.

Washington. Jan. 23-A lock canal. at cost Of S47,
10000 not to take more than eight years build,
sea level canal cost Of about S250OO0O00. TO
take from twelve TO fifteen years 10 build, were
discussed to-day by the Senate Committee on In
teroceanio Canals. The lock type was favored by
Chief Engineer Stevens who was before the COM
rnittee all day and will return tomorrow. In
formal expressions Of members OF the committee
favor Mr. stevens 8 recOnlInendauonS
- The examination OF AIr Stevens was conducted IN
executive session. as the committee had before It
the majority and minority reports OF the board OK
consulting engineers on the type Of canal which
have not been acted upon by the Isthmlan Canal
The opinion expressed by Mr.. Stevens that
lock canal would supply all the needs OF commerce.
be made I'm favor Of the sea level type is the time
that would be saved in conveying ships from ocean
TO ocean The construction Of central lake, to re
ceive the waters of the Chagres River IT was said
would permit steam vessels Of the largest type 10
pass through the lake under their own power. and
lost in passing through locks.
The saving OF time and money appealed to Mr..
He estimated that the canal could be built in
years, and made the positive assertion on his Tepu
take more than eight years at the outside. He
said, too. that a lock canal has its problems in
In ali the estimates that have been furnished.
It was suggested by Mr.. Stevens that there might
sea level Of more serious character nan could he
foretold- This suggestion was not offered 10 place
obstacles I'm the way OF building sea level canal;
added that only fair to the foreign engineers.
who constituted the majority Of the consulting
fully and that about $3.50 600 600 probably near
the amount that the canal would cost If built on
It is expected that Mr.. Stevens will complete his
sta tement tomorrow, and start 10 return TO the
tinue his testimony. will not be heard until later
Ex-ChieF Engineer Wallace will testify on Febru-
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
BRAZILIAN LOSS, Qp8.
Messages Of Coincidence Sent By
Ir. Root and Dir. Taft.

Washington. Jan. 23.-N1r. Nabuco. the Brazilian
Ambassador here, has received a cable dispatch
from the Minister OF Foreign Affairs OF Brazil. an
nouncing the destruction OF the battleship Aduda-
ban and the loss Of 223 lives. The Ambassador has
recalled the invitations to the dinner for sixty
which he TO give tonight for Secretary Root.
and which included among the guests practically
the entire South American corps Of diplomats.
The flag Of the Brazilian Embassy is flying at
halfmast
Secretary Root, by direction OF the President
sent dispatch to-day 10 the Brazilian Foreign
once, through the American Minister at Rio. as
fOllowsi
Communicate through proper channels the grief
and sympathy Of the President and the American
people at the awful calamity by which the Aquida-
ban was destroyed and so many brave men killed
Secretary Bonaparte sent the following cable
dispatch TO the Brazilian Minister of Marine
IN behalf OF the United States navy, permit me
10 extend 10 the Brazilian navy and all others
concerned the deepest sympathy for the loss OF
life they have sustained in the unfortunate de-
struction Of the battleship Aquidaban-
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
TAKE UP RIVER NOISE COMPLAINTS
Officials in Washington Believe That They
Have No Jurisdiction.

ray, Of the Department Of Commerce and Labor.
with the Board Of Supervising Inspectors OF Steam
Vessels, now in annual session here, to-day con-
sldereQ the complaint nled with the department by
Mrs. Isaac L. Rice Of New-TOrk against the al
legged unnecessary footing OF whistles in Nev-York
Harbor. Mrs Rice present and furnished a.
number OF documents from superintendents OF hos
pitfalls, captains Of the larger steamers, the Depart
ment OF Health of New-York City, and otners.
all tending 10 show that there was a great amount
OF unnecessary whistlng, particularly at night,
which was a menace TO health as we'll 10 navi-
cation. The complaint IS directed mainly against
the smaller steam craft, testimony being intro
duced TO show that 90 per cent Of the whisting
unnecessary.
In the informal discussion which followed the
ooncensus OF opinion was that the United States
government had jurisdiction, but that II was a
subject for State and local authorities There
will be another hearing tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
FEAR GUARDIANSHIP sTRUGSs
Daily Conferences Yield No SoEhE-
Party's Interests To Be Preserved

by Teiegraph % Iha Trisunsl
Albany Jan. 23.-DespiJa conferences WIS
oeing held daily between the various Rs7s'-I
leaders here. the situation regarding Sa's--t
the state committee 20 consider a possible s1'a-.
70 Chairman OdeH is stilI unsettled Nary =
Whether a special meeting VIII - calsi -
OF the approaching State campaign
EX-Lieutenant Governor WoodruG cans =, y.
night He VIII probably see the Govsrner :.
IA returns 20 New-York He SAYS taas - -
interests OF the party should be resazas@ =
than personal feeling. and that from VIA -
learned there was no general feeling n'N -
or the election of a successor 20 Cha-rl--
because 81 the struggle which would ea-t-- -
President Roosevelt had talked VIA - -
thS Cheurmauship situation iu Ieg2ld \. .s~.-s -
Cal cooditous in the state. Ar " --,s,sG
me Presidents view was that the oessr "a Z. =
or the party should be considered. reSA4
things else. ...r,-s
The gossip about a man % head the =. -. -
the present chairman has added 10 %"
20 thOse already mentioned
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
WORKING ON INSURANCE REPORT
Senator Armstrong Expects It To Be Fin.
ished in Two or Three Weeks

, A'p1I.y' Jan -a'-senator Armstrong chairman Of
the Insurance investigating Cou,r,it,se ,.os ,.st
at the session OF the Senate to-day. He has b.e,
excused rom attending sessions TO devote his time
% the report OF the committee which ba s,f5 -,
u9$s "uul4 ue submitted in two or three ,,aei-s w.
ne report viii contain upward Of "a az. Ss S5,5
ana ana VII Pe accompanied by bin or hills vybirh
lIe SotLliilllte VIII recommend TO n1rro,.. '4.tl
future. '1~' P'"eN holders In the
he committees counsel NIessrs t4,.b..
4 I,hget1 are az work on the report and on So So
~ utuay 1lS tonhiitee viii meet In NeVCTo~it 80,
70 discuss various phases OF h. Gnsi tskS i"tk 1ltl
th9 ,tlSs44lIles VIII the Senator said Drohbi l
anal Changes - n as then completed. viii De read 49,
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24

The cotton market was rather nervous yesterday
awaiting the government report. and the room
was full Of orders 70 sell on the appearance Of the
report regardless of what It should say. The bears
made hard drive and prices dropped from 20 10 o
points at once. The decline continued until a fall
Of more than 90 points had been reached in the
active months January sold from II 81 back TO 1123
March from u.75 to 156. Nay from lLS5 10 Il Il.
June from So l155 and July from u.92 to II So
The close was at the lowest Of the day. the bears
taking advantage of the opportunity 10 unite IN
Offering oil months down.
The report was taken 10 mean a crop of from
10 10000 to 0000 bales, and indicated that or ora
bales had been gnned from January J to is A
point on which bears laid good deal OF stress
that thirty-one more gins reported than q. tine
time Of the last report. Advices from the south
recently have been that spot cotton was being
offered more freely and that farmers were pre-
pairing TO plant "a larger acreage this season than
last Within the last day or two however there
have developed evidences Of holding movement
The conference to-day between representative
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
MAY REAPPOINT CLARKsON.
Presidents Purpose Regarding Surveyor
Misunderstood, 1t Is Said.

Washington, Jan. 23.-It is altogether probable
that James :. Clarkson, Surveyor Of the Port OF
New-Nork. will he reappointed when his present
term expires. according 10 information obtained
from the White House to-day. It is said that
the members of Congress who had discussed New
York appointments with the President and who
asserted the contrary TO be the case. had widely
misunderstood the Presidents purpose
IT is suggested that perhaps they mistakenly CON
aected Mr. Clarkson with that portion OF the dis
cGssion which referred 70 Surveyor Jordan or
BrookIyn' or whom II Is said that although ne ba6
made an excellent record. he would probably de-
cine 70 serve longer, and that his Retirement
WouIu make place for another Brooklyn man
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
COTTON FALLS ON REPORT.
Bears Help Decline Of 80 Points
9,098,III Bales Ginned.

Washington. Jan. pa bulletin issued by the
Census Bureau at o'clock this afternoon on the
amount Of ginned from the growth of 1895 up
to January Is shows the number OF running bales
for the United States to be 9s9s1I1, as against
p 767, 800 for 1903 and 94s5,4s2 for 1904
The explanatory statement accompanying the
figures is follows:
Linters obtained by the cottonseed oil mills from
regUning cottonseed are not included in this report
The number Of round bales included ginned 10
January Is IS 214S5l for 1905. 2S9425 for 1905 and
74I4S0 for 1904 The number OF Sea Island bales in
and 72907 for 1901 The Sea Island cotton ginned to
January 16 1895, distributed by States is: Florida
81 73l2: Georgia. 540l0: South Carolina 70 600 The
number Of gnneries operated prior TO January IT,
1906 was 2s SSl. compared with 3022l for 1905 aud
80 III for 1904 Percentages differ slightly from those
in Bulletin No 19 being computed for this report
on bales counting round as half and because the
crop statistics for 1904 increased by Ss7 bales
through the August. 1905, canvass.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
The United States EXPRESS 1

announces that for the cOnvsniencs
the travelling public II is now issEii
travellers checks in denOmination;
$1,000, $4,000, $1,000 and $4,000 al
These checks are the most widely ~
readily available and cheapest forz 8
travellers credits.
The company also Issues letters
credit and other forms OF exchange R
particulars apply 10 any agent q .
company.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
ELEvENTH-AvE. BILL INTROD'VS
Measure to Terminate Steam
Tracks There Goes to A0AAF

Albany. Jan 23 -Assemolyman s'4--, s,-,.f
York. introduced On the Assemo'l +sl -
SAKE S@Ne - ,Ts AS ssssn,sIv COMMITTEES on rules
MN becomes n law "a will terminals 'ls as
steam railroads OF streets. avenues Nsu-ls1
places IN the Borough II Manaes.-i, /, e s,Ss
City. az grade It's specific ~. fsarfrsl w.
the lowering % the NeW-AcIN
tracks I'm 1lth-lVe
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
The Stunt
that Stunts

Those with stunted ideas insure their
own lives their own way. That's a
poor policy in a weak company. A
better stunt is to buy a postal and
address it to Us.
GEle 1aaElIiugtnn Eifr 3nBuranrp Gu.
SnRH Gstlatk. RrrStaSut
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
FREIGHT CARS ARE TAxAe,E

Albany Jan. 23.-The Court OF Appeals ,o-s,,.
handed down three decisions which Attorra,' - -'
eral Mayer said tonight would be worth ,bo,.
sands OF dollars 20 the state TIA, - 'U-
that freight cars. valued SlSOOlOo 5otis
the New ork Central and Hudson Rfvsr p,,J{fG oy
anu u7eo IN lls state only q portion OF the ,.oN'
are taxable under the law which taxes ~orSS' SSat'
LIONS igr the fotton or capital used within re-
federal courts lF10A 20 tho
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
CHINESE IN WASHINGTON.
Imperial Commissioners ReCeiUed at
State Department.

Washington, Jan 2s.-The Imperial Chinese Com
mission sent to this country TO study American gov
ernment methods arrived to-day, visited the State
Department this afternoon. later took luncheon
AT the Chinese Legation and tonight we're enter
tained al the legation. The members of the COM
mission were cordially greeted by Secretary Root
at the State Department.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
BILL WOULD CLIP awAlTg WINGS ,

Albany. Jan 15--Assem6Iyn81 TT--g.-- -
duced a bill IN tho Assembly to-day AMENDING -,
New-1ork charter as TO the Street CLEANING De
partment and providing that the unifor,r, stsl, h,
~ uaI 70 uIdo, brown or blue jeans. instead ~ y,Li,
i AT present, also torhlddng the Police Co,,,tS
fl4lJL IN hrst class cities OF more than one ,,iiii
'tliLs rom mahins any rule or rcgulatiOn ir
IeIlet!hs win the full and free trarHr 0s sbicIs
except at Ihe entrance 20 parks or brtdeSs '-~'1S
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
REDUCES NAvY's employees.
Mr.. Bonaparte Forced to Act by Failure of
Emergency Appropriation.

Washington. Jan. 23-Because Of the refusal
Of Congress 70 include in the Urgent Deficiency
bill S1O00,000 asked for TO cover the cost Of
repairs on ships in need of overhauling, secre-
tary Bonaparte was compelled to-day 10 issue
order reducing by A per cent the force OF en-
ployes under the Bureau Of Steam Engineering
al all yards and stations
This will hinder and may stop altogether the
work OF overhauling the srmored cruiser New
York. well as repairs the Indiana and
Columbia ana other ships which. through con-
stant service. are In need OF overhauling II
causes the discharge OF about one thousand
men.
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24
MISREPREsENTED, SAYS B1GELoW
FORMER Boston University Lecturer Thinks
Negro Comments Have Been Distorted.

"heh seen IN this city yesterday on his z,a,, q,
washington, Poultney BigeIow said tt va. -
'hat ne had rendered his resignation a. :
.s0'u'e' on National Expansion" TO the trus-
- u boston University. Il am an inlperiaIist
'IlaI Is 70 say. believe in expansion " said NJ
Blgelow' and last year I delivered +v,a,t,- g.
lectures at the university and I expected N give
d IKE number this year Being convinced how.
ever that some Of the trustees would like 10 dis
continue the arrangement. have sirnpIv r,a5a T.
easy Ior them Continuing. he said.
Ny utteranCes concerning the Dser, IN ~,
eJLSe OI last years lectures have been srrossI,-
~ ~ eseH'ed- was not speaking specifcaI M,
ot Ile american negro but OF the negro rp
- a. I'D South America and the West Tnjias 7
- 80 '-DI say tlal the negro was OF an infarfor
type or unHt for self-government but 7 I5i5 -
ne was not MT to legisIate for white - L 50
uesP interest IN the American negro as bs,-s.
come 10 know him in the south mn an r5o--.e
SOII1S people seem 10 think negro Is bAtrar tb,,
NI'lIe man nave never attacked rba Ar,s~-
lcah consular service. but In lecturire- =, ,-,
men have reflected what I knew 90 ~ ,ts soN.ts
toLhIsS or our service abroad esDaciaII,, =,
China and the Far East '"y IN
Boston. Jan 23.-NIr. BigeIovSs conre,,,,-, --,,,,
the recent Panama incident is said to have 49,, g..
cause OF his resignation lecturer. which ~.
virtually forced by the trustees OF Bosro- -.
sity School Of Law. ''1'-
TNiS is AIR. BiEeloW'S second rasisrstf- 90
lectureshlp at Boston University tie frst I'D ~. nus
resulted from criticism following his iscs,,-N ms
ihe black and yellow races last wear ~. = 'l
resignation was not accepted. -''7 HISt
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinins Tablets. DruEgists
refund money II II fails 20 cure, Z. W. 0HOYES
stature u pn saeh box ESa ---
New-York tribune., 1906-01-24

II the Southern Cotton Growers Association and
he New En- gland spnners had no effect the
market yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-27
MRS. COOPER SCORES PoINr.
Withdrawal of Question on Which Issue
Of Homicide Of Suicide Depended.


Augusta, Me-. March 27.-Counsel for
Mrs. Alice Cooper, charged with the muir.
der of Charles d. Northey, Jr scored a
point for the defence yesterday when
they secured the exclusion OF n uues-
ton asked one of the doctors who was
witness for the prosecution, on the
ground that it gave the witness oppor.
tnnity TO say whether Eorthey was muir
dercd OF committed suicide.
The question was: "TTOw do YOU ac.
count for the size OF the wound -
Attorney-General Hamlin announced
that he was not prepared to answer the
argument put up by Mr.. Heath Of coun-
sci for the defence. He withdrew the
question for the time being.
IL is said by attorneys who are fol.
lowing the trial that the whole question
of suicide or murder hinges on the dis
lance the revolver was held from Ncr-
theys head when the shot was fired. If
the State cannot prove the distance, II
cannot show that murder was commit
ted.
Tried az she has not been before, Mrs.
Alice +. Cooper, charged with murder,
made heroic effort TO maintain her
oompostue yesterday afternoon when
the skull of Charles D. Northey, Jr., was
brought into the courtroom, that the
jury might Sc where the fatal bullet
entered.
Only few feet away sat Mrs. Cooper,
For q moment her eyes rested on the ex.
hibit. A shudder passed over her and
she dropped her eyes. A moment later
her head dropped forward until her face
rested in her hands. She was yisibly
overcome at the sight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-27
Has Made No Effort for Ex-
tension Of Agreement
BITUMINOUS MEN HOLD0UT
No Agreement Yet In Indianapolis Be-
tween the Workers and Operators
Operators Are Letting
Men Go.

indianapolis, March 27. President
John Mitchell of the United Mine Work
ers q America yesterday afternoon de-
MED report that he had requested an
extension for sixty days Of the award
Of the coal strike commission IN the
anthracite field. Said he; q have not
taken that matter up at all yet
Representatives Of the bituminous coal
operators and miners of the central and
southwest districts resumed their ex.
ecutive sessions iii Joint committees.
Nothing has happened since their adj
juurnment Saturday 10 change the sit
uation or give any promise Of q settle
ment. After an hour or two In con
ference without any result a recess was
taken.
Before the meeting Of the joint scale
committee Of the central competitive dis
trict closed its doors President Mitchell
of the mine workers said; 1T looks 70
me like an endurance test"
+. T. Robbins OF the operators said :
Il can see no prospect of the joint scale
committee reporting to a joint confer.
cnce today
Reports are coming TO the miners
delegates from their local unions that
the coal companies are taking prelim-
inary steps to get on a strike basis, The
companies are calling in the miners ac.
count books, according to these reports,
and withdrawing credit from The min
ers at company stores, pressing collec.
tions, and in some cases threatening
eviction. The mines are being put III
the best possible condition for shut
down.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-27
NEW BLOW
AT JEROME.
Judge 0'SuiIiyan ReiterateS
View on Political Funds
SAYS DEMAND EVIDENCE
Foreman Van valkenburg Seeks District
Attorney in Vain at the Latter's
Office New Charge by
the Court.
SAYS DEMAND EVIDENCE

New York, March 27.--Judge o'Sul-
livan in part one of general sessions
yesterday afternoon instructed the
March grand jury that It was its duty
to investigate the insurance scandals,
and directed it not to permit anyone
to take the case away from it. He told
the jury that it was bound to take the
law governing it's actions from the court.
A committee Of the grand jury, through
its foreman, Edward Van NalSenburg,
has applied to District Attorney Jerome
for the evidence in his possession on
this question.
District Attorney jerome, who has re-
turned from his country home at Lake
vile, was not present when the jury was
instructed, but Assistant Distrie Attor-
ney Mott and several other. assistants
represented him. Mr.. Mott. however,
took no part whatever III the proceed
ings.
Mr.. Jerome, in his Office, had nothing
to say regarding the matter. He said
he was busy with the Jury fixing"
scandal, which was TO come up later
in the day before Judge Seabury, in
the city court.
Judge 0'Sulliyan's charge yesterday
was more direct than that Of last week
He said,
Information has reached me, gentle
men, that owing to the colloquv between
the court and the district attorney, fol-
lowing the courts instructions to you
last Friday, there exists d doubt among
you as To the real meaning OF the
courts advice on the question discussed
and your duty with regard to It.
"A copy OF the instructions was hand
ed to your foreman for your guidance. 1
am Of the opinion tn if you consult
it yon can have no doubt as to its exact
meaning; but, to be certain on that
point, a brief reference TO II now may
be Of advantage.
ut is your sworn duty Judge O'Sul-
Ivan told the Jury, TO continue your
investigation to the very end. You
should refuse to permit TIE case TO be
taken from your consideration, and de-
mand the evidence and investigate fear.
lessly.a
AT the conclusion of the judges charge
the foreman, Van NAlkenburg, went To
District Attorney Jerome's office to ask
for the evidence in the Insurance eases
in the district attorneys possession.
When he reached the Office, however, he
was told that DIr. Jerome had gone away
and might no BE- back until late in the
afternoon. He had talk with District
Attorney Perkins, who has charge OF
the grand jury proceedings in Mr.. Je,
ro1ne'R absence bnt went away sgithont
obtaining the evidence which he sought,
and he said that be would call upon Mr..
jerome later in the day.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-03-27
STRIKE THREAT LOOMS.
Chicago Transfers Decide to Push Their
Wage Demands.

Chicago, ILL.,, March 27.--The Truck
Drivers Union, backed by Che internal
tional organization, unanimously voted
Sunday to push The demand for in.
creased wages and better conditions.
The Chicago Team Owners associa-
ton as firmly has decided to resist.
Neither side secs any common ground
upon which to meet or possibility of
a compromise. The truck drivers local.
with 5000 members, is the strongest
union in Chicago.
The demands OF the Transfers have
been in the hands Of their employers
for more than two weeks, but IL was
not until Sunday that the workers them.
selves admitted the possibility Of a
strike The obstinate struggle OF 10
days duration, which came to an end
last July, makes the prospect of SIM
liar strike mwelcome to both employers
and men, and until the result of the ref
erendum vote was announced it was be.
lieved that the difference could be patch.
cd up.