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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-20
COLUMBIA GETS GIFT,
100000 to Start Endorcment for
Pure Science Course.

Mrs a. a Anderson has given $4,000 10 Colura-
bia University 70 start suitable endowment for
pure science leading TO the degree OF Bach
elor OF Science. Two other members OF the board
OF trustees. who wished 10 have their names with
held will guarantee any dehcit arising from this
course during the next ten years 10 a tOra-
amount OF $4,000 4 student mass meeting was
held yesterday at Barnard College. which the
dean announced the decision of the trustees and
faculty 10 establish this course.
Teachers College has previously been compelled
20 maintain a collegiate course preparatory to its
professional instruction because OF inadequate prep
araton Afforded by existing college courses. After
July IL will be possible for Teachers College TO
discontinue the collegiate course and devote the
whole time to professional work.
With the next academic year. women will be adj
mttted 10 Barnard without Latin and may become
candidates for the degree OF Bachelor OF Science
as well as Arts. Students preparing To teach
may take their rrst two years in Barnard and thu
last two IN Teachers College or they NAV wait
until the senior year before taking electives in
Teachers College which will permit them 10 quality
Tor the teachers diploma. n addition the a-t or
science degree
The Raccalaureate sermon June Will be de-
Nvered by the Rev. DR. 5. Parker Cadman. Of tha
Central Congregational Church, Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-20
SENATE AND RATE BILL
WORKINGF FOR AGREEMENT
altitude of Some Leading Repub-
hcans Misrewesented.
From The Tribune Bureau. ]


Washington, Feb. 19-Misconception in some
quarters OF the attitude of influential Republi-
cans on the Senate Committee on Interstate
commerce has led 70 the statement that those
Senators are holding out against the admins
tration for amendment to the Hepburn bill
which would require that a rate should be sus-
pended while it was being contested in the courts
by the railroads. That statement is not correct.
No such provision is demanded by the Senators
in question.
1t is true that those Senator'S insist on specific
terms providing for review by the courts Of the
decision of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. 1t is not true that they demand the rate
TO be suspended pending the decision by the
court as TO whether the new rate is confscatory
II should arise where railroad deemed
the new rate fatal to it's interests. the power Of
injunction would suffice to deal with the situa-
ton. II is not necessary for Congress to provide
specifically for the right 10. ask an injunction 10
preserve corporation or individual from
coniscatory action That right is declared TO be
inherent. So there is much discussion over
nothing and Misrepresentation OF the true state
OF the case.
Efforts toward framing an amendment TO the
Hepburn bill to cover the views of all Republi-
cans. including the administration, are in
progress. Senator Knox, of Pennsylvania is the
medium through which understanding be-
tween all Republicans VIII be grought ABOUT
His task is difficult, but by no means impossible
His own position has been clearly outlined IN
his public utterances, and his present efforts are
directed to putting his ideas into a practical
form that will command the support of all Re
publicans.
Senator Aldrich is out of town, but will be
here in time to vote In committee next Friday.
Senator Spooner is being consulted almost
hourly by the Republican leaders. and President
Roosevelt is advised constantly of the progress
OF negotiations looking to a successful COM
promise.
To-day's developments furnished no reason to
change the prediction heretofore made that an
agreement will be reached among the Repub-
licans which will lead TO harmonious action on
a we'll rounded bill. It is somewhat difficult to
explain the ninutie Of the proceedings, they
turn verbiage and fine legal Technology to
extent hardly appreciate by popular
thought The parties to the proposed compro-
mise unwilling to discuss the situation IN
been much misunderstanding and. it might
be said. misstatement that free discussion Of
the several stages OF the undertaking might be
hazardous.
A Senator who is working heartily for
agreement said to-day:
Give US little time, let US thrash this out in
our own way and make our own concessions and
sacrifices and will bring out proposition
which will command the loyal support of a suffi-
cient number Of Republicans to insure the pas
friends OF railroad rate legislation and not fatal
to the great interests involved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-20
MELLEN FOR Il RATE LAW.
Says 1t Viii Be a Good Thing for
the Railroads.
From The Tribune Bureau. ]

washington, Feb 19.-Railroad rate Iegisla-
ton was discussed at considerable length by the
President and Senator Knox this incoming. Mr..
Knox is preparing an amendment to the Hep
burn bill which, he believes. will make that
measure a better legal document than 1t Is at
present. Just what his amendment consists OF
the Pennsylvania Senator refuses to divulge.
Two minutes after Senator Knox left the Presi-
dents office Charles s. Mellen. president of the
New-York New-Haven and Hartford Railroad.
and T E. Byrnes, his assistant, We're admitted.
Mr.. Nellen was one of the first OF the prominent
railroad men of the country publicly to announce
his sympathy with President Roosevelt's rate
views, and to-day he reiterated that he was
In thorough accord with the Executive and his
crusade
Il am for the President and his railroad rate
programme said Mr.. Mellen. and feel sure
that before very lorg most of the railroad men
In the country will realize that all he is trying
TO get is even handed justice for the railroad
companies as we'll as for the shippers. am sure
the people of the country back of the Presi
dent in this fight, and the sooner those who are
opposing him realize that fact the better it Will
be for all concerned. l can't say that par
ticuarly approve OF the Hepburn bill as it is
now drawn. II will not hold water as 1t stands.
An OK team could be driven through it. and 1t
would be certain TO fail when tested in the
courts.
1T would be manfesty unfair to enact legis-
lation that would afford to certain small and
impecunious lines-and the term fmpecu-
NOUS in no offensive sense-what would amount
to a great advantage over the larger lines. For
insta<ce. II would not be just for a line which
might tap the Pennsylvania lines just outside OF
Philadelphia &c obtain all the exchange rate ad-
vantages afforded by tho enormously valuable
terminal facilities OF the Pennsylvania in Phil
adelphia, and yet that is just the advantage
given such line by the Hepburn bill. Now,
am satisfied that TO confer such an advantage
was not the idea OF the trainers OF the BILL and
II ought not TO be the idea OF the trainers OF the
legislation which finally is to be crystallized into
law. The enforcement Of such provision would
be unjust to those who by their energy. ability
and capital had acquired great and valuable
terminal facilities for their lines.
The best thing for the railroad of the
country is to get together this matter, put
aside their personal views and accept the situa-
ton. The sooner we get a law that viii work
Justice for all. the railroads well the ship
pers- the sooner will we end this state of uncer-
tainty and he able to proceed along the even
tenor of way"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-20
DOUBTS TROUBLE IN CHINA.
Bishop Goette Says Missionaries in the
Interior Report No Uprisings.

San Francisco. Feb 1s.-Bishop Athansius GOette.
O. F. NJ vicar OF North Sheshi. China. is visiting
In this city. Having Just returned from the Far
East where he has lived Tor the last twenty years
the bishop is thoroughly familiar with the condi-
lions existing there lie does not take the situa-
ton as seriously It has been pictured. He said
have no idea that there Will be any serious up
rising against foreigners In CHINA Were the cond-
lions as they are given out to be- would have
heard from missionaries in the interior with the
first mutterings. and the missionaries have been
silent The people OF China. moreover. viii not re-
volt against the government. although they resent
the rule OF the present Manchurian dynasty. so
long as the vceroys stand by the government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-20
"H4ZING INVOLVED ALL"
Congressman Says Whole Naval
academy Vas affected.
from The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE investigation at An
napolis thus far has shown that the whole academy
IS involved IN hazing, according TO the definition Of
the term given by the Attorney General in it's
broad sense but the committee does not believe
that any unusual very radical methods will
have 10 be employed TO put & stop to the practice
altogether. The best remedy would be 10 give the
superintendent the discretionary power 10 deal
with hazng cases as they occur, in accordance
with the recent recommendation OF the Secretary
of the Navy
This statement was made to-day by Representa-
tive Vreeland, Of New-York, chairman Of the SUBJ
committee OF the Naval Affairs Committee OF the
House investigate conditions at Annapolis in
preparation for pending legislation. The sub-com-
mittee, having spent two days and half at An
napos. viii return there tomorrow TO get testl-
mony Of the commandant OF midshipmen and his
four assistants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-20
TO SELL INDIAN COAL LANDS.
Senate Committee Decides Against Leasing
System.

washington Feb 19.-The Senate Committee on
Indian Affairs to-day decided 10 authorize the sale
Of the coal lands belonging to the Indians of the
five civilized tribes in Indian Territory. instead OF
continuing the present leasing system A number
~ arnendments TO the bill winding up the affairs
81 the Indians yet pending The committee
o1,thorized the indefinite postponement Of
49, ~ Hills relating 10 these Indians. all legis
istfon will be covered in the general bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-20
SHE'LL ALARMS A GARRISON.
Insane Gunner Sends Missile in Direction of
French Ships at Jamaica.

Kingston, Jamaica Feb. 1s-Ths garrison OF Port
Royal was alarmed last night by the report OF
gun from the Apostles Battery the other side or
the bay followed by the hurting OF n shell
head. The non-connulissioned officer in charge OF
the magazine OF the battery loaded a 6-tnch gun
and fired recklessly. The shell landed one OF
the GAYS eastward OF Port Royal A slight alter
alton OF the flight OF the shell IN nOrthery dreo
ton would have dropped IL near the French war
ships now lying in this haroor The gunner. VINO
is believed 10 be insane. was arrested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-20
GREAT CROWDS WELCOME AlEARo.

Guayaaun Feb. 1s.-Prcsidsnt Alfaro. when he
arrived here yesterday evening from Quito was
welcomed by about hundred and nfty thousand
persons. AS he embarked at Duran. opposite
Guayaquil for this city the raft forming the land
ing stage sank. but no one was drowned. On hts
arrival In GuayaquN the President went tho
Government Palace. Thence he walked TO his pri-
waite residence. The route from the wharf 10 the
Alfaro rsAidsuos Wa uns1 With troops. and ell the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-20
FIRST INFANTRY AT GIBRALTAR.

Gibraltar. Feb. 1s-The soldiers OF the LIST United
States Infantry Regiment. proceeding Manila,
landed here on Sunday from the transports and at
tended divine service with the British troops. The
fine physique and intelligence OF the American
soldiers caused general comment Henry WhitN.
the American Ambassador TO Italy and delegate TO
the Moroccan Conference at Algsciras, visited the
soldiers hare to-day,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-20

Francis Denzil Edward Barring. fifth Baron Ash
burton was born July 20. 1865. and succeeded 10
the title in 1889 He married that same year Mabel
Edith who died in 1904. eldest daughter OF VS.
count Hood She left son. born in lSss. and four
daughters Lord Ashburton is a member OF tho
Barring banking family.
Frances DonnelIy made her first success on tho
stage as Maggie DAILY. a scrubwoman. in MY
Lady which first presented in Boston Later
size was engaged by Charles Hawtrey. the English
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-20
LORD ASHBURT0N MARRIES.
Baron WEEDS Frances Donnelly, Formerly on
Stage Here.

Paris Feb 19.-Lord Ashburton married here this
morning Frances Donneuy, American. whose
stage name was Frances Belmont formerly of
New-York The wedding at the Town Hall of
the Passy district. Only few intimate friends
were present. The couple departed a long trip
abroad Lord Ashburton. who is widower. is a
descendant OF the signer OF the Ashburton treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-20

public and most OF the private buildings vsss
illuminated
The crowds before dispensing for the nixn. stoned
the Offices OF the "Crtto del Pueblo" which hA6
supported former President Garcia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-20
scuADoR's NEW CONSUL HERE.

Guayaqun. Feb. la-Felicisimo Lopez has been
appointed consul Of Ecuador At ESw-York-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-15
DECLARE L. y. Dividend.
Stock Noe on 6 Per Cent Basis
fiction Expected.

The directors of the Union Pacific Railroad Com
pany met yesterday and took the expected action
of declaring serni-snnua dividend of per cent.
thus placing the stock per cent basis The
action had been long expected that when the
announcement was made instead Of having a good
effect the market the price fell off Union Pa
chc. which mad been up 1861. closed 2 15414.
loss Of point from the closing price OF Tues
day.
No announcement was made about the holdings
by the company Of stock OF the I'M lines and none
is expected before the next annual report.
Some time go there were rumors through the
Street that there would he melon cutting in
connection with these holdings when the dividend
vas declared Aside from the equity of the Union
Pacific in Great Northern and Northern Pacific
stocks II is known that, including land profits. the
road earned last wear per cent the s9o.55s 600
preferred stock and 12Ia the Sl64 81 9oh
common stock then outstanding. Since that time
the common stock has been increased between
S25.Eoo9h and S2o00nAHO by the exchange Of common
stock for convertible bonds. For the first half of
the current fiscal year the gross earnings of the
Union Pacific increased A2S3.7l5 and the net earn
ings Si.esl.l35 while fixed charges were reduced
more than 100000 through the retirement of the
convertible bonds.
The first dividend Union Pacific common was
declared in February. 1870. It amounted 10 per
cent In October, 1910. il pat on A per cent
basis. and remained there until last July when the
rate was made ; per Ccnf. The regular semi-an-
nual dividend Of per cent on the preferred stock
was declared Yesterday Both dividends are nav
able on April ,. The books close on February 29
and reopen March g
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-15
COPPER MEN TO UNITE.
Continuation of Leading Interests
Planned.

II wss learned yesterday that. while the stats
rnente so far given out speak only OF the settle
men, n, the Immediate troubles in the copper world
ultimately there will be great combination OF 'ne
principsl copper interests. No announcement mas
70, heen made OF the price paid for the Heinze
nrone-,ies and nothing has been said about the
company that is 10 hold these properties me cap
itaI OF the new holding company is estimated AZ
from $500 900 oo 10 ssoo0o0Oco. The Amalgamated
snd the United Copper alone represent a Capi.a'-
iIation of SOS 600 while the American Sheions
and Refining Company and the Guggenheim TX
uloratlon COMPANY would add Sl7, 10000 more ana
the securities of the North Butte are now worm Al
the market approximately SIG 100000 with the
other companies which to he brought into the
combination the stocks OF most of which are sell
ing well above par. s5cOoooocO would be conserVa-
tive estimate Of the capitalization that would os
required for company to take them over
When r. Augustus Heinze asked yesterday
how the control Of the new company would be dls-
tributed he replied: Il will he heavily interested in
the new company. The Amalgamated Copper peo-
pie will also be heavily interested. 90 not know
which will have the greater interest Mr. Cole VIII.
II was pointed in other quarters that the
Heinze interests. with the Guggenheims, are prob
+. Augustus Heinze, II was SAID, wouid pLopao!E
hold Az important executive position in the new
company. He IS looked upon as one Of the foremost
mining engineers in the world, ana the new com
pany would not want him arTayeo against then!-
II said yesterday that the Le|lsohns VINO
have great copper and mining interests Nould nGI
he concerned i'm the new combination. The Levi
sohns themselves have said nothing on THIS SUB
lect. Some time ago they announced the lorna
fion Of copper and mining company, TO ne
known the Lewisohn Exploration and Mining
Company. II said the time that the capital
given. II generally supposed then that they
would h@ inciuded IN the ne" copper oeat, anu ~
tween 2. a. He.nze and II. II. Rogers. II is now
said. however. on supposedly good authority that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-15
Bankers. posted rates were Is fnLInu.s.

DOMESTIC EXCIIANGE.-New Orleans - Com
mercla soc discount: bank, 81 premium. San Fran
clsco-Sight. &c: telegraph. loo. Boston-l2Iec dis
count Chicago-35c premium. Charleston-Buyine
par selling, 1-l0c premium. Cincinnati-5c pre-
MUM Savannah-Buying. 50c discount; selling. 75c
discount. Minneapolis-S premium ST LOuls-I5c
premium bid &c asked
BANk CI~EARlNGS- - New-YOrk - Exchanges
S4es Hills; balances, $I96f.sl9 PhiIadcIphia-Fx-
changes. Sl.652.S3l. balances. $tI41.2oS Boston
Exchanges S3SoSl, 1911: balances. $,S1&00 Chicago
Exchanges. stos. 81: balances S2S4OISS Baltimore
Exchanges, .4O5; balances, $S7G547.
SILVER MARKET-Rar silver. 66asc: Mexican
silver dollars. Sic. Bar silver in London closed at
80 s-l6d.
GOLD PREMIUM-In Madrid. aos7; Lisbon. 46O
MEXICAN EXCHANGE.-OIexican exchange on
New-Hork is quoted at 1873
GOV ERNMENT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. receipts
reported from Washington. $1S7s.4l. internal reve-
nue. receipts, $Si0297 miscellaneous receipts So Co
Receipts for the day. A.7S71So expenditures s. O3o
90 Receipts for the month date ST 57S 926. ex-
penditures Sl.oSo.00: excess OF receipts S49S 9eS
Receipts for the fiscal year to late S5oOsttSS: ex
penditures 1872 421.OoO; excess of expenditures 81
3S2947
SUB-TREASURY.-The SUb-Treasury was debtor
TO the Clearing House $S5S.27s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-15
A BIG DEMAND FOR STEEL.
January Imports of Raw Materials Eclipse
All Previous Records.

The demand for raw material used in the manu-
fscture OF steel is so great that all records in I'm
ports OF iron ore were eclipsed last month when
nearly 10000 ions arrived here and az other Eastern
ports.
While more than half Of tho January imports of
ore came from Cuban mines controlled by the Penn
sylvana Steel Company. the material was largely
imported on Pittsburg district account. The call
1or ore by mills located in the interior is urgent
that considerable imports being made from
Persia. Spain and Greece. The first cargo Of iron
ore ever brought into the United States from A
Persian Gulf port arrived last week from Bussorah
Manganese ore. chrome orc iron pyrites. misceI-
laneous iron and steel material and pig iron as we'll
as iron ore, We're imported last month. making the
'ota! imports l416?4 tons. From Cuba came 80 $40
tons OF iron ore From Spain 3339S tons were
saipped. Prom Greece 1870 tons imported.
OF manganese 40 OF the 49, tons came from
Bombav India. The chrome ore. 80 tons came from
New aedonis- From Europe last month came
sl75 tons Of structural steel and other finished
material, Antwerp sending 1.425 tons OF the strIc-
tursl steel From Pilleys Island. located off New
foundland, 26ls tons of iron pvrites were shipped
here. The pig iron imports aggregated Is 90 ions
and came chiefly from England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-15
FAKE GRAIN OPERATOR ARRESTED.
Alleged to Have Fleeced Lambs from the
Northwest Through United States Mails.

Hubert 7. Robinson. Of Minneapolis was
anlined by United States Commissioner Shields yes
terGay afternoon on tho charge of using the mails
for fraudulent purposes. Robinson is alleged to
have used the mails obtain customers for sales
OF grain, which, after tn" money had been received
were consumma ted. receiving from January
10 10 April ] between $4,000 and S00nO. Post
office Inspector Boyle said that about SO 900 was
tied W in the mails after the arrest of Robinson
Robinson. with three others. has been indicted
by the federal grand jury but Robinson is the only
one under arrest. II IS charged that the alleged
fraudulent business was conducted under the firm
name OF Edward y. Vaughn, but that Vaughn was
really Robinson
Two Witnesses. Teresa kenrirks. a telegram
operator and Lena LeitsUan. a typewriter former
~ in the employee of Robinson of the recript OF
orders. but did not know 10 whether or NOT
the orders wero carried out The case was adj
Journed until March
While the alleged offence was committed in Min
ueapols the defendant was arrested here ana his
examination Is foT the purpose Of extradition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-15
UTOPIA LAND co. INJUNCTION DENIED
Lack Of Officers Legally Qualified to Act
Causes Justice Blanchard's Decision

Iar-- Browns application Or MS Own behalf ana
n 5sat % the other rinor.ty stock holders az -
-topa Land Eorapany Tor an Injunction restrs.-
ns Joseph Belkovitz and other officers oe re-
i"'nnsny from d-sposiag Of the land acquired near
fiashinS long Island At cost % 100000 and also
rom holding the annual meeting. denied yes
leTcay b. ycs.ice Blanchard
'Vsuoe blanchard said taHt upon the anidavits T..
ssIto get tie corporation lad no legally elected
- sas inlpl-sibie i- said. 20 determine
..IoIn u-e -oafi- ting t-ghti0nS rrhstrer ne de-
--.f.ils Iao zen guilt. - fao waSrefri and sis
~ - fli. charged iu tie. snav!7z ma fers
- vas IMPORTANT he declared. that meeting be
- =. winch orncers could h. rlscfel fhr6,lgt,
s,Ioin TIE corporation uaI.lt legally .rt IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-15
WHY OLD CUSTOM HOUSE is uNTAxED
Secretary Shaw Explains to Controller Metz
Conditions of Sale to City Bank.

Controller Metz returned yesterday from Wash
ington. where he attended convention of city
trollers. He said.
saw Secretary Shaw about the sale or the old
custom House tn the National City Bank and
asked him why the bank never took title to
property that 81 could be compelled to pay
taxes Mr.. Shaw told that he had had moth
ing TO do with making the contract, which
thought 10 b. fair and The time that
Secretary Gage made il. about seven years ago
he said that deed for the Custom House had
ever been made. and that the transaction was n
irely on contract. At the time the law would
permit the bank . hold real estate not used for
banking purposes. The law changed
after. j is Mr. ShaV's opinion that when the
tract Vas made IL supposed that the govern
menj would be in it's Custom House by the end
or Two three II also unexpected
that the bank people would pay for the property
promptly They paid H. apparently, by &C
crecitin6 the government its books with the
araouut % the purchase price less S50G00009 The
government. in the regular order Of business. keeps
large balances with Dig banks like the National
'hy. and so the sale became sort Of bookkeeping
transaction all around