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New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
TO TEST so.cENr GAS LAW

The BROOKLYN Union Gas Company, through the
law hEin CO. .. OyKnan, carr & Kuhn, filed in the
complaint in equity against the State Comnlss,o,
of Gas and Electricity, Attorney General NTa,'o-
and District Attorney Clarke OF ISDps C,,,'..
The purpose OF the company is 10 test the valld,t
of the order requiring 1t to furnish gas 10 ne -
toners at so cents the 900 cubic feet ps,ooS -
AT 81, as heretofore. The complaint asserts tho.
the order Is unconstitutional. being eonhscator -
private property without the process OF law
The company offers II a temporary Injunction
is granted restraining the enforcement OF the orI
10 pay 20 the court sums received in excess 80 .
sO-cent rate, pending settlement. The connpan,,
states that the new rate would make Its businesS
unpTohtable inc case will be referred bv J1S@o
Thomas 70 q master in chancery or 90 a refSrSsc
A similar suit has been begun by fhe ConsoisGafses
Gas Company IN Manhattan 0''
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
MAROONED ON CHIMNEY.
Daring Climb Rescues WOrAma1a,
from PrecaT50us Position.
Nv Helegraph . The Trihune. ]


Camden, N. J., May John Burnett OF New
York. was held from o'clock this morning tin
S o'clock tonight maroOned at the top OF a
chimney $50 feet high, at the plant Of the Ameri-
can Nickle Company. at 10th and Elm streets.
and then rescued by a daring steeple climber
while great crowds OF people cheered.
Burnett had gone upon a scaffOld on the chin
ney to begin work in it's removal. when the
planlEing gave way. He managed TO reach the
top OF the stack. to which he chung with despera-
tiOn. The foreman quickly discovered his plight
and started work of rescue. Spikes were driven
into Joints Of bricks inside the chimney. but so
many broke because OF the decay OF the bricks
that after hours OF labor the attempt had to be
abandoned. Meantime a great crowd had gath
cred. Offering all sorts OF suggestions for rescue
some suggested balloon and others a kite. but
soms one hit the idea when he suggested Joe
Cornett steeplejacks OF local fame. COrbett
began the ascent upon the spikes that stiu held,
but tor some sixty feet ne had 90 climb the cir
culaF sides of the stack. He carried a rono
wnAch ne got 20 Burnett. and the latter had j1Ist
aDout strenSth enough left to make q fast 20 the
TOP OF the chimney and slide 20 safety. he said
the scafrOld would be made stronger tO-mOrrOvS
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
TO REAPPORTION CITY.
Board of aldermen to Maise NeSc
assembly Districts To-day.

Alderman James c. Meyers. the Republican leaoeF
az the board said last night that the work OF TO
aDportionine the Assembly districts would De taken
m nv the aldermen to-day The Senatorial District
lines were fixed in the bill passed at the instance
oP President Parsons but the work OF carving each
OF these districts into three Assembly districts HANS
upon the aldermen. The reapportionment commit
tee consists OF Aldermen Max Grifenhagen, chalf-
man; Diemer Wentz. Guenther, Sturgis. Dotzler'
Mofratt Bunting Cronn Clifford. Sturgis, Dotzler'
Call Sullivan and Wafer. The last three, except
ing Grifenhagen. the only simon-pure Demo-
Gratis on the committee, the others being Repuo-
Iicans and Hearst men.
The Republicans have decided TO let Messrs.
Sullivan and Mccall do about they like with the
strong Tammany Senatorial districts when IL comes
to laying out the Assembly District lines. Little
Tim is in position 70 make trouble for some Of
the Tammany district leaders II he wants 20 90 So
The friends of Mayor McClelian seid yesterG9ay
that II II came to q question or faVor1ng e NC
Cellan man as against an evowed friena OF ChSrles
F. Murphy among the district leaders Mr.. Sullivan
would be on the side OF the Mayor, as he has been
getting good deal OF patronage from the Mayor OF
late.
Alderman Meyers said he thought the committee
would finish its work in about two weeks, that
the report would be ready for submission TO the
board.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
HUGHES PRAISES WORK.
Chief Speaker at Opening O
HebrezV Technical School.

Charles L. Hughes was the chief speaker last
night at the dedication of the new building OF the
Hebrew Technical School. at Second avenue and
18th street He thanked the officers Of the society
for bringing him into the influence of unselhshness
that was prevalent and said the cOntagion was good
for any one. Continuing, he said:
During the last few weeks this country has de-
Veloped an evidence Of unSeldShneSs among the
rich and the humblest poor; each trying TO act in
penalt or the SufIererS on the Pacific Coast.
All is for naught in the splendid scheme of edu-
cation II there is lack of efficiency. No educa-
ton amounts to much II q man cannot do some
one thing and do II well. technical education is
one OF the most splendid Of educattons, IL gives
a man q vacation. 1t should not develop ingenuity
as much the power to accomplish something
and be in readiness for actual service OF the worlds
work Education gives self-respect that alone
can make character.
We take a special pride in our settlement and
training school work In this country, because it
creates an atmosphere tinged with the love Of
service. Discipline goes along with service. When
the historians look back on this country they will
find that the social settlements were largely the
reasons that our society did not Decay The
preservation Of society, despite the attacks that
have lately been made upon 1t, win come from
this source The schools OF this kind give the
people fair chance In the struggle for existence
envy you the work you have to do. 1t is a living
organism that touches society for it's benefit. How
rare 1t Is that there is really thing that has been
done that VIII help somebody. We honor the
thought that has found expression in these wallis
We hope there will be many others founded. as q
result of this example.
Nicholas Murray Butler president Of Columbia
University, and Justice Leventrttt also SPOKE Tho
cost of the school and its furnishings amount to
more than 100000 It is equipped with swimming
pools a gymnasium roof garden auditorium NJ
brary and class rooms.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
TWO BENEFIT PERFORMANCES.
Actors Society and German Women Add to
Relief Fund-Postal Men Contribute.

Two benefits were given yesterday for San Fran
cisco. one in the afternoon at the Hudson Theatre
by the Actors Society. for the stage folk who
suffered and one at Carnegie Hail. last night by
German women. for the general fund At the
Hudson benefit (the regular annual benefit OF the
Actors Society diverted for the occasiOn) Miss
Kitty Cheatham gave dramatic monolOglle: Miss
Annie Hughes appeared in her performance OF
Nan. in BuckstoDe's old play, and numerous other
players added their share to the entertainment A
good realized.
At Carnegie Hall in the evening music furnished
the treat. Victor Herbert conducted. Nine Farnea
a San Francisco sufferer herself sang -D5v-ia
Bispham Joseffy. Miss Maud Powell and others
added their numbers to big programme Five
thousand dollars at least realized. and the
total may be larger when outside returns come IN
Jacob H. 6chif. treasurer OF the joint Red Cross
and Mayors relief funds reported 5000 as yester
days contributions. bringing the grand total up TO
SS93,5OO. Chief among yesterdays contributions
were of 81 600 additional from the citizens OF
Passaic, N. j., Of sI2S from the recently re-
named borough Of Roosevelt N. J.. and one OF
United states Customs Service OF the Port OF New
York. - 49,"
The postal authorities yesterday forwarded N
the Red cross Society In San Francisco S9K0 n 70
be used for the benefit OF the sufferers leneTalIS
IL was asked that special attention be Given Osfa
subscription among the postal employees ia the
General POstoftice and It's various branches Tsbe
check for $50. N' VIZ" d
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08

WIN be practically All out OF fhe field before next
Monday. when the resumption of operations WIZ
probably be ordered, and that there wan oe d1g ng
unpleasantness consequence Nne"
hands return 20 work .,s..-
There were not any visible signs OF rlls - -
flon among the English speaking nein',s :. ,o, 80
organization They all seemed oonvihce0 ll'1' =.
leaders have shown them the best way OUT % . -
dilemma ana there are Few at all inclined 20 CRU
else the stand taken BY John mitchell
mis- Is not true OF the foreign members OF tne @
orzanization however. Asgreat many Ol enS,l -.
r,Irsnlv dissatisfied They win have beefl ioao -e1
- -. ---rs, work Is resumed. and in that time
tbree navdavs have passed They have peeh aOSo-
iusel, unable 10 distinguish between SIL lo .N :, =
SUSPENSION They think they are now sO'"e O1tA
tc work without any results ,.,,oa
r is freely predicted, and not stfehuOuslS NeN-
s,ot the organization viii lose great many OK
s1,... man in the next three months; fhat tney
-, =, s,,rea 70 eriticise their leaders. and that
they win not pay tReiF T3re o1ss 9ere Is big loss Of
no-ahership II is expected that fns toss sors M N
5o-er fhis time than IL has ever been oelOle "a "a
s,siive campaign IS 10 be begun az once 70 iOiN
the em0sIs 0iss,5ed to-day that John Mitchell was
opposed TO strike from the & o1Isgt - - have feIt
sSoS u Il would be almost justified as matter Oi
prlncipe' the convention was talking strike. ane
-, n Va felt on all sides that Dittet SotItesI
was uravodanle' te ~, tIisstv iie,rfenanfs having
NJ connection with the orgaal4a or ,oot
ateTs' camp He was finding out Wnetnei ~ oS Ires re-
9I,e-e would be any discrimination N case % tS
,57nton and securing accuI;dts; ;n tie sl1s
ooncernine the exact output OF coaA siiiSS W
pension went into erect 49,. ..,.o,,+ 4t,a clause
me miners are little dubious a~oouI ~ Iie ebsII he
,,ro1sfne that none engaged in violence slsc ooD ~
Te-enpioyed Some fear the companies ,soSsiou a
sder the pcketing duty during the lead
&c., ~ yalence and also that mine VEorfle!s +
eTs who tried to dsperse angry crogos Li'sr o1t5s
r-e9 eTanloyrnent because they were n Ine S
Snerators say II viii require seVetal Oays - f
re mines and put them IN a oonditon 10 "oiA'
wilkes Barre, Penn. May THE news tnat an
nr-reer,ent had been reached in New York between
the anthracite coal operators and miners com
uaittee was received here with the utmost satis-
e.son Fuildine operations and other businesses IN
1Tfs ,-ci1ffv that have been at a standstl ever
since the mines closed have already eNpeI,lehceO
boom The centennial jubilee, which VIII open
IN This CITY next Thursday, TO continue troag anu
SATURDAY, viii also be faVorahly anected.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
ODELL SEES LEADERS.
Nothing Doing IN Politics Tie
Says-Fw1ling NosU.

state Chairman Odel was in conference with
local district leaders yesterday afternoon, aDOue
tbe usual number calling on him. Mr. Odeh was
asked the usual questions about the oft-repe1.eu o
- tI,o+ he was 10 retire from the chairmanahip
oF the state committee at an early day. He as
surea his callers that he had no intention OF re-
airing Immediately. as there had been no requests
from an authoritative source for a meeung OF the
committee -, ,r.
r,ae,1 .T ann not doing much In politics these
.1sve. but I am doing lot Of other things. am
builaing eight new dwelling houses IN NeWnurg'
ana have lust started in on some farm work. I've
ceD recommend the open air treatment 70 any one
with that tired feeling =, A. 4,
acSin On Friday or Saturday OF this week. He re-
sssa ssoa to Ne16llrg on an evening train. Governor
sSSg:ns who Is at Atlantic City, Is expected mere
to-day tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
THE
Food Cure
Put In the body what
NATURE NEEDS
Find that in
GRAPE NUTS
HOW TO BUILD A BODY.

one of the most important discoveries OF late
IS the application OF the right kind Of food 90
rebuild the lost substances of the BODY thrown
OF by the active, nervous work OF Americans
Careful investigation by experts in food and
dietetics has brought out the fact that aIbu-
men. which is contained IN various foods Is
acted upon by phosphate Of potash not such
obtained in drug stores. but such as is found
81 certain parts Of the field grains In most
minute particles, arranged in Natures iabora-
tory, not mans
The part Of the grains containing phosphate
Of potash is used in the manufacture of Grape
Nuts food, therefore the active, nervous push
ing braln-worker can feed the body with food
that goes directly 70 the rebuilding Of the
5roken-dOBn gray matter In the brain. solar
plexus and nerve centres ali over the body
with the result that the Individual who re-
greshes and rebuilds the body with proper ma
teriai OF this sort. obtains a definite result
which he feel ana know OF and which IS
apparent 10 his friends.
gigorous brain and nervo1s system is ol
80 greatest Importance 70 any business mar
0g brain worker.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
TO WIPE OUT FAQUTS.
Mexican Doctor Commissioned TO
Destroy the Tribe.
Lny TsIeEraph % The rrlbune. ]

10y ~r'est~Nh 70 Ahe Ittoune.l
III Faso. Tex, May MAX Gavito, Mexican
Censul az Naco, ATiz., confirms the report that
MS government has commissioned Dr. Lorenzo
boiao TO surround himself with American ON
GERS recruit bands OF friendly Oputa and Pima
Indians. and begin a war OF determination of
the Xaquis in Sonora. The first expedition has
started. with BOido at its head. and others win
be formed.
Troops travel without incumbrance and are
empowered 20 take supplies and XIII beef wher-
ever needed. giving ranchers vouchers which the
Mexlcan government will pay. The YaQuis are
20 s DC uAea Wherever encountered, and tracked
INTO tne mountain passes if necessary DR.
Boido Is rallying old Western In0lan aqhfers
sIound him as lieutenantX
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
LOSS % MILLIONS.
Returning Insurance Mon Says the
Companies WI Meet Claims.
TBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Denver. May THE net losses OF the fire in
companies in the San Francisco disaster
win amount to $S5OOOOOO" says B. T Cunning
ham, OF Poughkeepsie, N. Y special agent for sew
eral insurance companies Who is returning to New
York after a trip to San Francisco.
THE companies meet this loss and still have
a surplus with which TO do business" he said. ''The
fire losses Of the last five years have taught the
companies that there must be an increase in rates
especially in cities The insurance companies must
accumulate sufficient funds TO pay all losses. and
as the premiums Of the policyholders are their
source OF revenue the rates must be increased to
establish a reserve fund"
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
RAILWAYS ARE RECOVERING.

The following message from President Calhoun
OF the United Railroads OF San Francisco. covering
the street railway situation in that city. re-
ceived in New York yesterday:
one hundred cars in operation yesterday: gross
receipts. $3.50 co. Water extended 20 North Beach
mower station last night. Two hundred cars Ia
operation to-day including line TO San Mateo. All
electric lines except some OF those IN burned dis
trIct will be in operation tomorrow. In addition
Market street throughout has been equipped with
the overhead trolley since the dre, and Is now IN
fun operation We will start several additional
electric lines in the burned district as soon as
through electric service TO all parts OF the CITY
Normal conditions being promptly restored
and the city win be rapidly rebuilt.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
SOFT HANDS At DEBRIS.
Many Professional Men Acting as
WOrlemen IN San Francisco.

San Francisco. May 7.-Construction Of temporary
frame business buildings proceeded rapidly to-day
in the burned area merchants showing undaunted
energy and pluck in an effort to resume business
Thousands of clerks stenogTaphers, bookkeepers
and other Office employees. as we'll as professional
mon finding themselves out Of employment, are
seeking work laborers in clearing away the
debris
None of the sub committees of the reconstruc-
tion committee were prepared to report to-day
The finance committee to-day reported that the
amount of relief subscriptions confirmed to date
was "a 40624S.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
HENRY PHIPPs FOR MUTUAL TRUSTEE
William L Mcmillan Also Named for Board
No Action on Bylaws.

Henry Phipps ex-partner OF Andrew Carnegie in
the steel business in Pittsburg, now resident Of
this city, was nominated a trustee Of the Mutual
Life Insurance Company at a meeting Of the trus-
tees yesterday. William L. Mcmillan, of Detroit
son Of Senator Mcmillan. also nominated for a
place on the board.
Both viii be elected at another meeting 70 be
held on Monday. At that time the bylaws will be
taken up for passage. They were considered yes
terday, but owing the objections of several
trustees. were sent back to the special committee
According 10 of the trustees. the defects were
merely in the phTaseology but IL is understood
that certain Of the provisions will be changed
slightly, we'll
The following men, nominated last week. were
elected trustees yesterday: Nathaniel ThayeT Hugo
Barring. Louis Stern George p. Miller. Charles S.
Brown and Leroy Springs
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
IoNGwoRTHs IN DETAINED AUTO.

CBy Telegraph to Ths TFibunal
Cincinnati, May T.-NIr. and MIS-. Nlc1olsS 80
worth were members OF party placed un1s1 ~ =.
yesterday afternoon and detained for an Hos -s,
police guard for being IN aUtOmoole e''I -
exceeding the speed limit Tyler FIELD SH' Sse-
the machine. and his 6anC9e. Miss Aafi'n 49,
son. wsFo The others OF the party.
The machine went down Madison Roaa' q : sa-' N,
az twenty-six miles an hour and an OfaceT ef.9'e
the party. The IOngWorths were peFIni.tsG s v -
main at the country club with q mouns-e - -.
outside. while Miss Harrison and Ftela ", y
nearest police station and gave DalA -
fined S and costs this morning in po.ec W.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
ABANDON PART OF CHICAGO CITY HALL

Chicago. May THE northeast wing Of the City
Hall was abandoned to-day by order OF Building
Commissioners Bartzen, who said II was In absolute
danger and may fall at any time Several months
ago the county building which adjons the city Hall
on the east. torn down to permit the erection
OF a new building: Since II was deprived of this
support the City Hall, which was really the west
half OF the same building, has been sinking
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
PROVIDENCE BREAKS SOUND RECORD.

Newport, r. l.. May The steamer ProvIdence.
OF the Fall River and Providence Line of the New
England Navigation Company, came into this port
to-day with a new record for Sound steamer be-
tween this city and New York. She made the trip
in little over eight hours. although throughout
the voyage she encountered strong head winds
The Priscilla held the best previous time between
Inis city ana New York. OF about nine hours. The
providence, a new boat went on the line Sunday
morning. in place Of the Priscilla, which met with
an aee.dent and returned % this port
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
LATHRoP MONUMENT WRECKED.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.


Oakland. Cal, May I-Of conspicuous interest
among ruined buildings at Stanford University A.
the wreck of the monument over the grave Of
Henry sathrop, brother OF Mrs. Stanford The
monument was known as the Angel OF Grief" II
was widely praised a work OF art
The earthquake made wreck az the statuar,,
The broken fragments OF the canopy now lie scat
tered about the base OF the monument. The pros
trate figure OF the angel OF Grief" however stilI
lies above the tomb in the position In which il was
placed originally. S
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
COUNTRY HOUSE OF c. e. CLOUD BURNED.

BY Telegraph The Tribune
Pttsfeld Mass. May THE country house of
Charles E Cloud, Of The firm of c. Z. Cloud & Co..
real estate brokers. with Offices AT No 160 Rock
away avenue. Brooklyn In Tyringham, fifteen miles
south OF here, burned this afternoon, with ali
the stables and farm buildings. The loss is about
SS5 03. Part of the stock and Of the furnish
ings of the house saved
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
GRAIN STILL IN HOLDS.
VesseJ Oroners Sag Full EIeOotOrs.
Not Strike, PreUent Unloading.

Esrffslo May Five boats cleared tof M Gppel
1.l,a norris to-day with ncn-union men N 'ne p0o
- ,ba striking mates iremen ana Oilers +soHe V
re "a 6so bushels of grain afoat were eleVa'eu
r-t ,essel owners say that the elevators are nov
"a f,l that their boats would not be unioadeo Il
49, vas no strike while strikers assert tnaL th tse
threat Of the men TO walk out OF tL.S - hold
onsenf union scoopers are sent ny 80 The
If a boat effectively checkTnates Lne enot % VI 80
elze carriers TO begin unloading the gram a.
Tosepb p BlanchetIe, business manager OF oL!!S !IS
marine engineers Issued a leIter to-Slay
-5ar The engineers must not be led TO 1aNot slLte
q the contending parties He instructs ens1ltS, stS
"a Keen up steam for the purpose OF protecting
shin and cargo but SAYS they must not 90 hIeIleh ;
work for commercial purposes
Detroit. MAY 7-Presldent D. J. Keefe Of the In
ternationaI Longshoremen's Union said to-day;
There is absolutely no truth in reports from
Cleveland that the dockmen are ABOUT 10 give ~
the tight for the mates. The dockmen az az poihts
are union men, and ready to quit work at the
dron Of the hat So far have refra1ned from
calling them out, because we do not want any more
OF the men idle than is absolutely necessary.
Cleveland May 1T said to-day after a
meeting Of the longshoremen, oilers and hremen
that there would be no weakening OF the unions
The Pilots Protective Association announced that
50 per cent Of the mates on the vessels lying on
Cleveland and Erie holding union cards, but
refused 20 Join the strike, largely for fear OF los
ing their Licenses for leaving boats While out o.
port.
consin was stuck fast in the draw Of the Superior
street Viaduct. and after she had been re
leased similar accident occurred TO the steamer
indirectly 10 the strike of the tugnen, which lef
tugs available.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
MISSING BANKER TO COME BACK.
Friend Of President McQuaide, of Pittsburg,
Says He Will Return To-day
IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. J

Pittsburg. May limited States District At
torney Dunkle was notified to-day by a friend Of
Joseph r. AcQuaide, the missing president OF the
belmont National Bank and vice president of the
Monongahela Valley Bank, that McQuaide would
return 10 this city tomorrow.
Bank Examiner Cunningham says there is moth
ing in the management Of the belmont bank. so
far as he knows. 10 warrant any prosecutions Both
banks are closed. but this was due chiefly to the
fact that they had been unfortunate, and McQuaide
719d disanreared
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
SOFT COAL MEN BARRED
John Mitchell Refuses to ArbitrGte
Their Differences.
nv Telerraph to The Tribune.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 1.-THE Indiana operators nave
,ae, inforroed BY J. H Winder. chairman OF the
,+os a+ the recent conference with the miners
here, mat President Mitchell has formally de-
cI;1es The proposition for arbitration OF the sort
coal differences. -.
Portions Of Indiana, Illinois and ONO are OoiLls ~
TTesferD Pennsylvania and some OF tne ~ @toir
~ those states are beginning 70 lei .hn1o Tha
erators of the three states are 10 Ms9It It IA f6at
- - IN Wednesday, and the miners Del4eHS Ii4e''
enlistment will follow in a few days
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
NOTED POLO PLAYER DEAD.

Philadelphia, May Carlton B. Zein, noted
polo player. who became suddenly i'll while playing
in practice game on she Philadelphia Country
Club Grounds on Saturday, died tonight. Death
was due 10 angina pectoris. Mr.. Zeiln thirty
New-York tribune., 1906-05-08
NEwLANps's BOND PLAN KILLED.

washington. May THE Senate Committee on
Finance to-day authorized adverse report on
Senator Newandss resolution looking TO a national
guarantee OF credit 20 San Francisco.