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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
PLEA FOR SCIENTIFIC SPELLING.
Professor March, of Lafayette, Talks at
Dinner in His Honor.

Professor Francis Andrew March head of the
department of English language and comparative
phology at Lafayette College. and said to be the
greatest living authority spelling and derivation
of the English language, made a plea for a more
scientific form of spelling last night The occasion
was a dinner given in his honor by the Lafayette
Alumni Association, Of New-York, at the ST Regis
My great desire" he said lis to see the spread
of the English language by more scientific spelling
l want to see reforms that will change it from the
worst TO the best spelled language. 1t can be so
changed that will not be legible to present
readers. If the Bible should be printed in such
form it would aid greatly in the spread of the
English language in other countries especially in
Asia
Professor March. who is eighty-one years old,
has been at Lafayette for fifty years. He told how
he had started 10 study English in the same way
that Greek studied, and how he had got his
inspira ton from Noah Webster. when he
student Amherst College. He said he had strong
hopes that the State legislatures. and perhaps the
national government. would aid in the reform of
spelling
James Ga yley &c, of the United States Steel Cor
po.atiOn, presided. and paid high tribute 10 Pro-
fessor March. He read letters from many college
presidents and professors in the same vein. Among
the guests were Presidents II. L Drinker. of Le-
high Alexander Humphrey. of Stevens Institute,
and J. G Finley. of the College of the City of New
SCR Thomas d: Seymour, OF Yale; PROFESSOR e q.
Siher of the NewYork University; Moncure Con-
way, DR.. A. Y. W. Jackson and Colonel j. J. Nc
Cook
President T. d WarfcId Of Lafayette. said that
Lafayette was still interested in football, in spite
of the ban put on the game by President Eliot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
MANN PERJURY HEARING ADJOURNED
Expert Thinks Colonel Wrote 20. X
More Trouble for the Editor.

The examination of Colonel W. D. Mann on the
charge of perjury adjourned yesterday to mex
Tuesday, after Albert S. Osborn, a handwriting
expert, of Rochester, n. Y, had testified that h'
believed Colonel Mann wrote the disputed indorse
ment, 20. XIV. D. M on the Count Reginald
Ward letter The expert based his opinion, hi
testified on the free careless. unconscious char
acter of the writing when compared with ad
mitted writings of Colonel Mann.
The writing is slovenly, and not stimulation
he said.
Colonel Mann's examination before Justice Nc
AvOy, of the Court of Special Sessions, prevented
his appearance for examination in supplementary
proceedings in the City Court The latter examina
ton is on account of an old judgment against
Colonel Mann. obtained by Joseph and Simon
Frankie jewellers. on account of an unpaid nots
for 81. 2sS The judgment assigned to Georg,
j. Cox, who had II renewed on December q, 1913
The supplementary proceedings started te-
cause Colonel Mann testified at the Hapgood trail
that he owne1 a share of Town Topics stock and
that IL was valuable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
MUST PAY FOR ILLNESS.
Teachers Unable to Turn Board
from Half Pau Rale.

The committee on bylaws of the Board of Edu-
cation hearing TO about fifty principals anu
teachers of the city in the boardroom in the nan
of the board last night All five boroughs were
represented by the presidents of the oorous"
principals associations and the women principals
sent dozen of their number.
After three hours discussion, chiefly by the prlri-
cipas, the committee announced through It's CHAIR
man. Robert l.. Harrison. that it was unaole 10
change its attitude already announced IN resao
TO deductng half pay from all teachers in the SER
vice than year for absence on account
of personal Illness. Mr.. Harrison said he could
not tell when the committee would make It's hiid'
report TO the full board. Present with him were
President Egerton L. Winthrop, Henry Schmitt
and Abraham Stern. Superintendent Maxwell at
tended for short time.
Afr Stern, for the committee, told tho state OF
the teachers pension fund, TO which all moneys
deducted for absences go. He said the permanent
fund was $4,000. The deficiency the end of 1895
amounted $4,000 To pay this, he said, would
take that sum out of the permanent fund. He pre-
Gicted that 1862 go would be needed meet the
payments for 1895.
The discussion showed that the principals believed
that it was the duty of the board to raise more
money somehow TO get the pension fund up 10 the
requirements in spite of Mr.. Sterns advice that
the solution of the problem rested with the teach
ers. Among other things. he said:
You are too independent; you think too much oil
your profession Your relief lies i'm "A new law
in session. You can very properly DO thdl: ne ne
Board of Education cannot. You make too nuch OF
the word fines for Illness We nave nor usTu
that and do not look at the SUBJECT thdi az
We call the amounts contributed to the pension
fund deductions" The rules are a mat
ter of absolute necessity unless you can SHOW US d
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
ENGLISH HUMoR UNAPPREcIATEp
Passenger 'Joked" with Marine Doctor and
Was Detained-An Earl Incensed.

Ernest Fownes, a first cabin passenger on the
Nhite star liner Baltic, which arrived here on
THURSDAY evening, was detained last night on
me steamer By DIR. Ward. Of the Marine Hos
ii'sl service because Of strange answers given
Ds foNhes In reply 10 the regular questions
f""h|s thought IT a huge Joke to parry all
quesnons with absurd replies, but DR. Ward
islhng 20 grasp tfa Englishmans humor a.
ialnsd nina Tor further examination.
rms reused The ire of the Earl OF Yarmouth
VINO was q passenger on the Baltic. and the earl
declared ne would appeal 10 the British consul
IN behalf of FoWnes 'N'
f9Nnes. VINO as whip Of some note is dis
family related 20 Fownes. the English glove
manufacturer. S'''e
FONnes was examined later on hoard ,La
Baltic by the Marine Hospital surgeons. and
subsequently released.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
METZ AFTER FREE FERRY SERVICE.
Controller Proposes That City Pay Rush
Hour Fares to Relieve Bridges.

At Wednesdays meeting of the Sinking Fund
Controller Metz and President MCGOWAN were ap-
pointed a committee to confer with the ferry COM
panies, with view TO obtaining a free ferry ser
vice in the two hours. morning and evening. rush
traffic The idea the Controllers He sug-
gested that the city pay the ferry companies for
the service of the ferries bridges to lessen
the strain on the bridges. Yesterday he wrote to
Julian D. Fatrchild president of the Union Ferry
Company asking for a conference.
Mr. Circuit tried the same scheme two wears ago
but the ferry companies would not make reasonable
terms, arguing that those TWO rush hours were the
only hours in which the companies could expect re
celpts enough to pay their expenses. Municipal
ownership advocates beueVe that MIR. Metz is a
convert 10 the plan of municipal ownership OF fer
RES, ana that his new plan is intended prove its
value. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
DR.. PEABODY's COURSE CLOSED.
American Professor Gives Final Lecture at
Berlin---Marks of Appreciation.

Berlin, Feb 9-Dr. Francis Greenwood Peabody
Of Harvard University delivered his final lecture
in German to-day summarizing his work here. The
lecture was delivered IN the largest hall of the
university Many persons We're turned away After
the lecture DR.. Studt. the Minister Of Education
expressed the hearty thanks and satisfaction of
his Ministry. The rector of the university Pro-
fessor Dies. proposed three cheers for Professor
Peabody, which were given vigorously Count Won
SchmettOw. the EmperOr's adutant was present in
behalf Of his majesty, who sent the professor his
photogra PHI with autograph.
Professor Peabody and Mrs. Peabody and DR.
Dickie. pastor of the American church here. and
Mrs. Dckie will sail for New York tomorrow on
the Hamburg American Line steamer Amerika.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
HEARST TO INVADE UPSTATE
Comes from Washington to Formulate Plan
of Campaign-Many Cities on List.

William Randolph Hearst arrived from Washing
ton yesterday afternoon pursuant a request from
his associates the executive committee OF the In
dependence League. This afternoon the executive
committee will meet to formulate plan for the
organization of the league throughout the State.
The Gilsey House headquarters has reported to
the executive committee that the sentiment
throughout the State among Republicans. Demo-
Gratis and all other kinds of party is strongly
in favor of an independent movement to carry out
the principles of the league Steps have already
been taken in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica,
Albany, Ithaca. Auburn, Binghamton, Westchester,
Saratoga and Elmra toward the organization of
the league In those localities and many other
places
Mr.. Hearsts advice is wanted, and it is ex-
pecleu that TINS afternoon a programme will be
outlined and a proclamation issued. The farmers
are described as enthusiastic the people of the
various cities up the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
P4PERS NOT YET SENT.
Senate Finance Committee to Get
Kilburn Charges on Monday.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.l


Athanv Feb 9-Goyernor Higgins said to-day
that the documents relating TO the charges pre-
ferred against Superintendent Kilburn of the BANK
ing Department would be sent to Lieutenant gov
ernor Bruce on Monday night. BY him they VIII
be transmitted to the Senate Finance COMMITTEE
which has under consideration the resolution passed.
by the Assembly demanding an investigator VI
the State Banking Department. This committees
will take up the information at It's meetihg on
Tuesday.
This information Governor Higgins said to-day
consisted of documents pertaining 10 the chises III
the case of the German Bank, of Buffalo. and the
Merchants Trust Company, of New-fork' Among
these documents were letters from Buffalo people
which the Governor declared. concurred in the
action taken by Superintendent Khburn regarding
the much discussed closing of the bank
Much conjecture is heard here concerning the
nrobable course of the Finance Committee regard
ing the inquiry into the banking situation Win
this information before it, delay can be obtained
almost TO the extent of its wishes. The lew sen, u.
ators who form the backbone of the Opposition IN
members OF the Finance Committee. According 10
the present outlook. it will either amend
sembly's resolution In committee 70 yV Vd
or report il without comment on NeGnesusS. o,,.
Such action would put the responsibility tor any
toning down OF the resolution on the entire Senate
IT, resnonsibtv as il did not hesitate last year
10 defeat the so gas bill. there are rev SEN
ators who would fight for a thorough prQoinEt VI, VI
Department might have a part Ill, -
The probability is that the resolution WIZ ae
iIres In it's nnocuous form. the Senators prop
ably will confine the investigaton strlcuy 49,, 10
routine auditing OF the Banklhg S it ives s
their methods The Assembly resouti99n 70 ~
for a thorough investigation of the meth9ds OF tie
Banking Department, with especial attention I'd 'i'e
banking laws
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
Me7v Derbies
For Men

The Spring blocks are ready, in six
different grades. The man who is
tired of his rusty Fall Derby is the
man to get fullest value out of his
Spring Derby. He'll get longest
wear-before straw hat time comes
by making the purchase now.
Shapes for every mans head.
Prices to meet every mans idea of
what his Derby should cost.
81, s.. so, So, $3.50, S. and So
Second floor. Ninth street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

At the preliminary hearing before Coroner Doolev
yesterday Mrs Dora Kessler Identified Alexander
Reluga, OF No. 50 Bowery the man who on
Tuesday administered whiskey poisoned win
Knockout drops, in her home, at No % ScammeIl
ST. Rciuga sent to the Tombs without hail
on a charge of homicide. Vincent Kempisha is held
as witness. The money stolen from Mrs kesser
has not been recovered
MISS Mamie Helms yesterday obtained a verdict
for six cents in her action to recover s1o o
for breach of promise of marriage from Morris Ia-
vi manufacturer of bar tanks AT Nos 800 and
Announcement is made that TfGanv,s viii, bo
closed on Lincoln's Birthday NC
The Tribune has received from an anopvr,o,,.
giver $ for Mrs. Samuel Mackay of No aaI -
s7th-st., who is ill from overwork The move. 80
been forwarded. A''ey mas
Charles Hartman. of St. Paul. who is said to have
aliases. was last May charged with steaIins
diamond pin from Sigmund Wolfe Hartman ~.
released on bail. but jumped it, Last week he was
FOUND az Cleveland and brought here on extradtiop
- erend ff Inc prisoner yesterday pleaded guilty
70 Eine larceny In the second degree in Part iii
Oh the court of General Sessions. -
No'uiiioia University announces 1t lecture IN he
gwen ~ next tuesday at p. m. by Professor A. V
and His Teachings" ' oi ~oroaster
uTolse LShch' the son of the late Mrs Lynch.
the diamond merchant who some time 400 ~. 80
rested and charged with COLLECTING, -, -.
Irish FAR, and released ON hail - ~, w
aav was again arrested II is alleged he o lnlrs
for an institution known as ST C.ahia pIe money
oorlum N Inc Adirondacks. Lynch was Yes, sana,
sent 10 the Tombs for sentence. az sessions and
away On tae old charss. " VIII pe sent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10

At s33. from s4S-Sofa in mahogany;
wing back. moulded arms. claw feet, tap
estry cover.
At $40, from ss5-Wing Arm Chair in
tapestry.
At s45. from s65-Sheraton Sofa: mahog-
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At s45. from SS0-Carved Mahogany
Sofa; fine design. richly moulded. cream
tapestry cover.
At s135, from s1s5-Large Overstuffed
Davenport and Arm Chair; tufted back and
arms. plain seat. linen velour cover.
At 500 from s125-English Wing Arm
Chair in tan morocco; made by Birch. of
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At $40. from s1oO-Chippendale Sofa:
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At $50, from s40-Turkish Arm Chair in
damask.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
NEW CLYDE STEAMSHIP CO. ELECTION
Boston Man President and New-Yorker
TressureT-Merger Reports Unconfrmed

The directors Of the newly organized CLYDE
Steamship Company. Of Maine met YESTERDAY
afternoon In the Office of Charles w Morse II,
Exchange Place, where they formally Organized
ana elected officers as follows: Calvin Austin of
Boston. president; Nj II. Campbell of New-Yorl1
treasurer Mr. Austin is president OF the Metro
Poilidn Steamship Company. of Boston. and Mr.
Campbell is connected with the PEOPLES Line he
tween this city and Albany
NothiiaE cohld be learned at the Offices
ClNde Line yesterday regarding the rumored
merger 81 the Clyde Line and other Steamship
lines controlled by Mr.. Morse 'P
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
SAYS STRIKERS THREATEN MEN

Andrew H. Kellogg president of the Kellogg
Press, had c. H. Holman. a former employe In
the Tombs court, charged with pic1eting YESTERDAY
The man was arrested urdnr the section OF tho
Penal Code designed to include street walkers f"
Magistrate Walsh said the complaint was insuri
Client Mr. Kellogg declared that former EMPLOYEES
patrol the street in front his office harass and
threaten his men. "One of my told me to-day
that two strikers rode home with him and threot,
ened 70 do him up If he did join the union
SAID Mr. Kellogg. further hearing will be had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
FOR STATE BUTCHERS COMMISSION
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.l

by Telegraph The Trbunel
Albany Feb 9.-The butchers are about to join
the ranks of those who obtain a livelihood
through a license from the State. At least,
they may have to. if a fantastic bill presented
to-day by Assemblyman De Groot should be-
come a law. The measure provides that the
United Master Butchers Association shall sub
NIT before June L five names to Governor Hig-
gins, from which he shall select three, to COM
prise the Meat Dealers Commission of the
State of New-York,' and hold office for three
years. On July 1 all meat dealers must make
application for a license. to cost So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
ToRPEpOEs IN BOROUGH Hail

The discovery of eight Italian torpedoes in the
Borough Hail. Brooklyn, Yesterday morning caused
considerable excitement for time among the ner
Vous city officials who constantly on the ont
look for anarchist plots TO blow up Borough prest
dent Coler's press agent bureau. Patrolman Tbon,
as Tierney, of the Borough Hall police disoo,.,.,
me me, small balls OF powder by stepping On r
NIiilaIn HerNey OF the Bureau of t'u6b1s. uIo'
--"+' 49, III Alanh2t-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
WOULD CUT OFF FREE SEED

Geneva y. y. Feb "A resolution protesting
against the free distribution Of seed bv rne,,tae
OF congress and declaring that the practice he nr
,ii'd was ADOPTED at to-day's session of the New,
hofk state Grange convention Another res,,.,
ASKS me Department Of Agriculture TO tale tr.'D
''ale steps TO prevent the spread OF the bro.,n,'
'io'h ana me gypsy moth. which have gained =
strong :oothod in Massachusetts. 'u d
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10

Katherine Poillon appeared in court yesterday
Again commitment papers were all made out for
her Incarceration in the LudOw-st. Jail for con-
tempt of court unless she answered the questions
propounded to her by Charles M RosenthaI in sup
Elementary proceedings For three days she has
defed the court. Mrs. Poillon asked for an adj
Journment yesterday until Tuesday at 2 O'clock ON
the ground that she had retained counsel who
could not be present until that day. The Justice
granted the adjournment. N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
SKIR is

Circular, plated, gored-you could
not imagine that so many changes,
and all OF them new, could be rung on
those three styles.
There are hundreds of new Skirts
here today-and every one was
chosen as carefully as if it were TO be
the only skirt in stock.
These tests were applied, and here
were the answers:
I. Materials? Ans.-Finest to be
found.
2 Tailoring? Ans. Without
flaw.
3. Styles? Ans.-Latest.
4. Shape? Ans.-Perfect IN hang,
fit and flare.
These and more:
Walking SHIRTS
OF homespun and canvas weave. in many
styles, $3.50 and SIS
OF chiffon Panama. new thirteen-gored
model with pretty flare. 50. More elaborate,
$3.50
OF Panama cloth: circular gored sides;
inverted plaitS from below hips: SO
OF satin-inished broadclOth; handsome
new styles. S12. $3.50 and SIS.
OF worsted: circular; SIS.
OF taffeta silk; gOred circular: inverted
plaits from below hips, trimmed with three
bias folds. S12.
Dress SKIRTS
OF wolfe; circular and plated models;
silk-hned, SIS 10 $50.
Second floor. Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
BROOKLYN BAR ASSOCIATION ELECTS

ALBERT u Mcdonald, candidate of the oppositio,
IN the Brooklyn Bar Association was eIao,oi
president of the organization. defeating Era,1,-
Harvey Field and his followers of the regulars -,
the annual meeting of the association last night
IN the Kings County courthouse
me other new officers ex-Judge William u
autd. ", hrst vice president: William CO..
secono vice, president; Henry S. Rasquin recordin
az moses Harris corresponding serras
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
Mems Paiamas
81 a Suft, zuorth $3.50

Made OF excellent madras, with
light grounds, and stripes of black
and two shades of blue In smart
military style, attractively finished;
with loops and button-holes. Regu-
larly sold at $3.50; now ST. suit.
Ninth street aisle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
TO MAKE TWO DIVISIONS OF NAVY

washington, Feb. s.-Represcntative LoudensIa-
ger. Of New-Jersey introduced bill TODAY "a,
Tlding the business of the navy into two dvisior
a division Of personnel and division of materieI
The personnel division is be I'm charge nj .
FIRST Assistant Secretary Of the Navy who is .,
ne a naval officer Second Assistant Sccrota,.to
y charge Of the materiel division is 10 he :,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
WOOSTER SUED ON PRoMIssoRY NOT.
Realty Company Proceeds Against MAINS
Accuser

The Eronal Realty Company, owner of an apar-
ment house at S5th-st. and West End-ave.. h,s
brought suit against Moses Ellis Wooster IN
whose testimony Colonel W D. Mann is beirg
tried for perjury. on promisory note for sl66 6,
given in September for months rent due tie
plaintiff company. Wooster was served in tie
CRIMINAL Courts Building during the Hapgood tria
In which he was witness. " ooster made no al
swer to the complaint, but made affidavit that
he was a witness at the time he was served ami
asked that the service be set aside. as he was e.
Cmpt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
lc0r L | + II F. f. \
l'ectell

The case was called in the Eighth District Mn
nicipal Court before Judge Fallon, February /
but was adjourned for week Yesterday J. F.
Harrington, counsel for the realty company. an.
peared and argued against the motion 10 sci aside
the service. Judge FallOn reserved decision
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
COLONEL GEORGE W. DUNN, pRes,,s,-

10y Telegraph 10 The Tribune
Binshamton, N Y, Feb 9.-At a IneetIr, -, a.,
Doard OF trustees OF the Bath Soldiers Hora ,o '
terday Colonel George W. Dunn. OF This cit, -
ssiecieu president. II was decided 10 usa tba Il,
iund Of Brooklyn nucleus for a Hom me I Hitoweh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10

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