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New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
HIGGINS SIGNS PARDONS.
Fiue Prisoners Released at Once
Three Others to Follo1c.

Albany. June 1s.--Goyernor Higgins. before leav-
prisoners and commuted tbs sentences Of three
others. of whom two will be released in few
months while the third. sentenced for life. will gain
his liberty In few years. The prisoners whose
applications for executive clemency met with ap-
proval are:
George Dougherty, convicted at New York IN
1895, for killing Edward Myers. and sentenced 70
life imprisonment. Sentence commuted to twenty
five years.
Patrick Quinn. convicted at New York Of man
slaughter. in 1900 and sentenced for seven years
Pardoned.
Charles T. johnson. convicted at New York Of
forgery in 1904 and sentenced for seven years Far
doned
John H Grouse convicted in Orange County In
1901 OF manslaughter and sentenced for nine years
and six months To be released In Octoeel.
January of grand larceny and sent to prison for
year. Pardoned-
Burritt G. Arnett convicted at Buffalo OF per-
Jury In 1904 and given an indeterminate sentence
Pardoned.
Joseph Sofsh. convicted in Broome County Of
burglary, In 1900. and sentenced for ten years To
be released In October.
Orlando J. Hackett. convicted at New YORK OF
fraud in 1901 and sentenced for six years Pardoned
''This may look like q Jail delivery" said Gov
ernor Higgins. but such is not the case. For the
last six months have given little or no eonsidera-
ton to applications for pardons. In former years
governors used to grant two hundred or three hum
dred pardons and combinations a year. but now
the annual number will run less than one hundred"
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
COLONIAL PRODUCTS CONDEMNED.
English Officer Thinks Diseased Meat in
Cans Defes Detection.

London. June 1.-THE report Of DR.. Thomas the
medical officer Of the Borough OF Stepney TO the
local government board shows that his department
IN the last FIVE years has destroyed over ton Of
rotten timed foods daily The Stepney wharves.
These. he adds. not American goods. prac-
tically canned goods from American concerns
imported through the Stepney Wharves. but
were colonial meat, fish and fruit
The medical officer says he found New Zealand
raspberries treated with sulphur in order to pre-
serve them on their arrival in England the rasp-
berries soaked in aniline bath TO restore
their color. He thinks that diseased meat. once
canned VIII easily defy detection and that strict
examination of the carcasses the time of slaugh
1eTlng Is the Only means of protection.
DR.. Thomas incidentally asks what becomes Of
the tongues Of the great number OF horses slaugh-
tered yearly in London lie says he has never seen
a horses tongue exposed for sale and labelled as
horses tongue. He urges that increased powers
be given 10 the public health departments.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17

submitted to Chairman Wadsworth and the en-
tire membership of the committee on Mr.. Wads-
zvorth's return. In this bill Mr. Adams will IN
corporate the changes suggested TO him by the
President ard the Secretary Of Agriculture the
s'eossrt review" provision. which the President
regards as partihu ularly objectionable. viii be
eliminated. and the requirement in the Bever-
idge amendment that inspectors shall be under
the Civil Service will be restored. A new feature
OF the bill will fix the time at which the law shall
become operative as October l. This is done TO
enable the Department of Agriculture 10 organ
ize the machinery for conducting the meat in
spections and to afford ample time within which
10 obtain inspectors from the lists supplied by
the Civil Service Commission.
Mr Adams said that he hoped to induce suf-
fcient number of the members of the Commit
tee on Agriculture TO indorse his measure to
make il acceptable as a substitute for the meas
ure already reported from the committee. In
case he IS not successful in this Mr.. Adams
poets 10 lead a fight the floor of the House
against the Objectionable features of the wads-
worth measure and TO offer the provisions
which he has been at work in the form Of
amendments.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
REAL ESTATE

Is now the favorite investment for peopis
of moderate means. Insurance scahuais anu
stock swindles have made most people "i'uN
of that kind Of investments.
are now ready to put their money III reh,
estate ms soon as they are shown goou
proposition good salesman can e''sis
make 8, 900 month. II you have large
ocouaintance you can make two or three
times that amount. We are paying our
statesmen over $4,000 month IN commas
sions. We want few more high grace
men to represent us. Experience not neces-
sary. You need not give all your time to the
business send us tie names OF the partles
YOU interest in our properties and we VIII
do the rest If you are a man OF good
standing. push, energy and ability, this is
fine opportunity. Our standing is the high
est and our properties are the very best on
the market In reply state fully what your
past business experience has been. AouiesS
REAL ESTATE, Box 81. Tribune once.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
SAYS WIFE AIDED PERJURY.
Massachusetts Farmer Accuses Her of Try
ing to Put Him in Prison.

Mrs Elizabeth Markell Muir, of No 26O West 10th
street. was arraigned before Magistrate Wahle in
the Jefferson Market police court yesterday on a
charge of subornation OF perjury. The complain
ant is George Allen Muir the woman's husband, a
farmer. of Sheffield. Mass. Muir accuses his wife
or getting man 10 perjure himself in a in
the West Side police court years ago. when
he tMur) was charged with stealing a diamond
ring. Muir says she tried send him TO prison
to get rid OF him"
Ex-Assstant District Attorney Mcintyre appeared
as counsel for the woman. and she paroled in
his custody TO await examination next Thurs
day. The husband was not in court.
Muir says he arrested complaint of Ed
ward Fuller, his stepson. on February 13 1904 Full
Ter alleged that Muir took n diamond ring from
his room. Muir, in his affidavit. Incorporated
one 10 by Michael McGTaw jr., u iireman
on the Central New England Railroad, living al
Canaan. Mass, who says Mrs. Muir asked him to
New York and swear that Muir stole Young
Fuller's diamond ring
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
SORE OVER QUEENS APPOINTMENTS.
Three Condemnation Commissioners Not on
List Prepared by Republican Leader.

There are heartburnings among the Republicans
OF Queens over the appointment OF three commits
sioners 10 condemn the land for the Long Island
City approach TO Backwells Island Bridge.
Following the usual custom. Leander B. Faber. of
Jamaica, chairman OF the Republican County Com
mittee. filed with the Supreme Court list of those
from whom he would be pleased to have the court
make the appointments. Instead Of selecting any of
the men recommended by Chairman Faber, the court
named eX-Justice Manley. John W. Bennett and
Frederick Bowley. all residents Of Long Island
city. MI Bowley is Democrat. and was the first
Borough President of Queens. Mr.. Bennett and ex-
Justice Manley are Republicans Bennett was once
charm an of the Republican County Committee and
Is an We opponent Of Faber
1t mas leaked out that ex-Sherih De Rragga Of
NeWioWn, had something to do with landing BEN
ileIl IN one OF the positions and Ex-Governor Odell
Is CIedlled win IL: Last January Faber and the
shenIlbefs Or the Republican County Committee,
teenng confident that Odell was 10 be thrown down
Sy , Governor higgins, adopted strong resolutions
@ L@aHofIIs higgins and pledging themselves TO sup
port his administration in every possible manner.
Mr. Bowey. ~ F00 Ava
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
CELEBRATE SECOND WASHINGTON DAY
New Jersey Association Entertains Fair Sex
at Headquarters.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Morristown. y. j.. June 16.-'Three cheers for
General Washington. Martha Washington. and our
sefves!' was the suggestion of Dr. Stephen Pierson
at the Martha Washington Day exercises at Wash
ngtons headquarters this afternoon. and the three
hundred guests present gave them with will 1t
is the custom OF the Washington Association of
New Jersey TO have two gala occasions yearly, one
on Washington's Birthday. and another. to which
women are invited in the late spring, which they
call Martha Washngton's Day.
The headquarters and the Lafayette Building and
grounds were crowded with merry throng all the
afternoon. a large tent stood in the Of the
grounds. IN which the refreshments were served
The buildings and tent were connected1with awning
covered walks. Humphreys's 7th Regiment Band
gave concert during the early hours, and later
IN the Lafayette rooms the assemblage was called
to order by DR. Pierson. who introduced Jonathan
". Roberts, the president of the association, as
chairman. He IN turn introduced the Rev. A. V. V.
Raymond president of Union College President
Raymond spoke at length. dwelling the fact
that should be taught to love the flag and that
patriotism. even If it led 10 war. should be en-
COurage6
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
WILL NOT BE TRIED FOR GIRLS DEATH
Case of Bridgeport Man Who Ducked Miss
Brabner While Bathing Nolled by State.

Bridgeport, Conn, June 16-Joseph Barrett ne
this city. who has been held since last September
charge of mansaughter in connection with
the death of Lillian Brabner at a public bathing
pavilion last summer, will not be tried The case
nolled by the state to-day
IL charged that Barrett while IN bath,ro
took the girl out over her depth In her strugeIa
she slipped from his grasp, and he swan ashore
and left her. Barrett claimed thar bo sirnpIv
dueked her for fun. and did realize that she
was IN danger untii atter she had drowned The
state has been unable to obtain evidence asai,st
Barrett to support the charge OF mansIa,shtar
Both the coroner and the lower court held Rarret,
for trial H~'ANtN
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
ALDERMEN DODGE JEROME.
New Rochelle Men Won't Visit District At
torney's Office Here.

D. A. Reynolds. president of the State Line Tee-
phone Company who recently made affidavits in
which five New Rochelle aldermen are accused of
asking bribes and in return promising to vote for
franchise for his company. told last night why he
went TO so much trouble in having his stenographe~
take the entire conversation in his office in which
the aldermen alleged to have incriminated
themselves. He said that at the time he had no
idea of bringing action against the aldermen but
that his company was afraid that 1t was put-uu
job on the part Of rival company so that II cosd
charge his company with trying bribe the alder
men. For that reason. he said. he had his stenoa-
rapher take down every word. and thus safeguard
his company from any discriminating charges
The aldermen have declined the invitation Of As
sistant District Attorney Mott to visit hts Office 10
morrow and discuss the charges They will now
have TO be served with subpoenas and II this
is not DONE then the will go before the grand
jury without their presence. There is a strong
feeling in New Rochelle that the charges should be
thrashed out, and. If the men are proven suttv
that they should receive the full penalty of the Lax
District Attorney Young, of Westchester will ai5
Mr. Mott In arriving at the truth of the charges
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
CARPET !aas; \ ]! ssaM. l. y y
CLEANSING TEL iis.ai-saaIL
NOT FROM SURFACE ONLY
BUT THROUGHOUT THE fAbue

siz2; Rouschle actor saR; Elizabeth Krents Hsr -
burg, Germany. and others Soos ~ ssIns ssSsiIass 81.
ters actresses Bl: Dixie Trio actors r5e; AasU.
Sisters. performers, Sis; Kitty stevens, I'D
SIS: lie Belle, actress. Ss9: the LucitsI'. x.siss
Vano $40: The Montereys $50; the assets ecsss sss
OF wearing apparel exempt under the sanssS~
act, s7S - ~, a
Thomas H. Roystor voluntary petition. s.s. Sa y :!
BEoadway. showing debts OF &z7S and Ana asns Z
$50 The principal creditors are MIS- yxrrs-scJ
sworthger. Chicago. s2.o1o secured: A. IN =.
heimer Brothers. No. 15l Spring street e.S.a,sl
cured W. j. Batrd, Louisville. hys noas s~ora
The assets consist OF wearing apparel. exeh'ps -
the bankruptcy laws. So -. yauls
An involuntary petition was fled asanss Ns sTs.
Block retail shoe dealer. at No. lT* Naalson nssrs
nue.. by Louis Arnhsim with an assasneo, ns,,,a.sas
from Parker Holmes 81 Co, OF Boston. aIp "a %
to 1890 Preferential payments are alleged -
act constituting bankruptcy.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
GEORGIA UNDER WATER
FLOOD DAMAGES AUGUSTA
Railroads and Farms Throughout the
State Suffer from HeaUy Ratr.

Augusta. Ga, June 16-Reports from ali out
| lying districts indicate severe damage through
out the entire territory about Augusta from the
heavy rainfall Of the last three days Practi-
cally every railroad entering Augusta steam
and electric has suffered more or less, and all
traffic is either considerably delayed or incoh-
venienced.
All streams are greatly swollen. and highway
as well as railroad bridges have been affected
several of the former having been washed away
The rainfall this morning amounted practi-
caly to a cloudburst. causing an overflow of the
canal which runs through the city In three
levels. At one point considerable portion oA
the bank was washed away. On the lnteruroaH
trolley line between Augusta and Aiken there
has been considerable damage from washouts.
Trains are delayed.
Two railroad wrecks have occurred, one on
the Georgia Railroad. eleven and a half miles
from the city, where the engine and two cars OF
a through freight train into washout The
third was thrown from the rails. The engi-
neer and fireman escaped by jumping into water
the roadside waist deep. Incoming and out
going passenger trains TO that point and
transferred passengers
About two miles above the city an extra
freight train was wrecked. but no one was IN
jured. The track was undermined and the en-
CINE and several cars were thrown from the
rails. Passenger trains on this road were all
delayed. The large dam at Clearwater, 3 c.
by which the bleachery is operated was broken
In the city, the lower rooms Of the Sibley
factory flooded. On the Augusta Southern
road, between Augusta and Sandersville, two
large washouts are reported near Beal Springs.
There is a smaller one nearer Augusta.
Richmond Factory on the Louisville road.
about nine miles from Augusta. was under
water during the morning but tonight it is re-
ported that the water has subsided.
Practically all the farmers between Augusta
and BelIair on the Georgia road, report their
farms covered with water and the crops practl-
cally ruined. On the Milledgeville road and
through the section TO the south and west or the
city the reports practically the same
During the morning the Savannah River rose
rapidly here, and tonight il has not fallen
None of the cotton mills in Augusta that are
operated by water power is in condition to run
now, and order has been issued oy the Com
missioner of Public Works of the city that no
attempt must be made to operate any OF them
for a week from this date.
A washout is reported the Southern Rail-
way, between Augusta and Langley, 5. c. but
of minor nature.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
INSURANCE MEN WARNED.
Pan Frisco Losses or LeaUe State,
!Saus Official Message.

San Francisco, June 16.-In the name of the CITY
of San Francisco and the State Of California II
was learned to-day demand has been made on
sixty-one insurance companies that are accused
of endeavoring to dodge their obligations lot iuii
settlement with the people of San Francisco VINO
lost property by fire in April. A telegram signed
by Mayor Schmitz and Governor Pardee mas eeen
sent the home offices of the sixty-one conn
panies that voted in Oakland to cut all payments
of losses % per cent
The wording of the telegram is kept secret. but
il is known that the message is a warning to the
concerns addressed that they must deal fairly ana
honestly with the San Francisco public or be
driven from California Before the message was
sent it was glbmitted to Insurance COMMISSIONER
Wolf who gave il his approval
Several companies that hold large amounts OF
reinsurance in other concerns would sign stipuIa-
tons extending the time for hling proof OF loss
were they not prohibited from doing so by the re-
insurance companies.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
FOR CHEAPER FOREIGN POSTAGE,
Agitation in Great Britain-Brtish Post.
Office Profit S25,0OO,00 a Year.

a movement is under way in Great Britain IN re-
ouce the rate Of foreign postage from 2h pence f5
cefts) 10 penny y cents). the local rate now in
ioroe. The change has been urged in Parliap7ap,
by J. HenniEer Heaton, who says that It would he
.usi as useless 10 try TO stop the carrying out Of
tlis reform as 10 endeayor 10 stop the flow Of the
Thames. He says Il is absurd that cents shorld
be charged for delivering a letter from England jn
the United States. while, under the svstern NJ ,r,
peIlsl penny postage, letters conveyed throreb
lle q nltea states 70 Canada for cents The sa5,a
rate q postage is charged for carrying a lat,aT
iron lover 10 Calais. but every FRIDAY a ana -
ot a million letters sent over the Same yc,ta
10 az 5flush possessions at rate Of > cents
=, IN france, Germany and Italy too co-,b,,a
nons oi leading men have been formed n discitss
Nle Fedd'tlon of foreign postage. The Jananesa
government has expressed its willingness 10 go
staecuon 10 every country in the world There IS
EIths reason 70 believe, Mr. Heaton saTs tba@
france would agree 70 restricted postal uyion ba
SNeen england and France. and that m this Hera
1l.ousht about. al The other nations would soon
4 - Alot eInent profit OF S25. 600 900 wear
y mace bN the British Postoface the increa co lss,
year being 81 o60. What The government 40 is
ASKED 70 do is 70 give one-quarter Of this nrot 20
the object of reducing foreign postage ~ ~
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
FLAW IN MEAT BILL.
Chance for Politics to NuJHfy In
spection Clause.
10 The Editor OF Tie tribune.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The House Committee on Agriculture has
adopted a meat inspection amendment to the Agri-
cultural Appropriation bill. one of the provisions
Of which amendment is that the meat inspectors
70 be appointed during the first year shall be ap
pointed without compliance with the Civil Service
law.
The adoption Of such provision would be most
unfortunate The waving Of the provisions of the
Civil Service law will inevitably result in the ap-
pointment Of inspectors through political influence
rather than because OF their qualifications and
there Will he guarantee of impartial and COM
petent inspection.
The public cannot believe that Congress is trying
20 pass the best inspection bill If al the same time
u is working for political patronage. II is only
through the selection of inspectors in accordance
with the Civil Service law that the public can be
assured of independent and responsible inspection.
Il is asserted that the passage Of this provision
Is necessary TO obtain Immediately a sufficient
teree ot inspectors Such claim is without founda-
SoIl- me tlNll Service Commission has at present
IOIl-Ite persons on Its lists eligible for in
spectors Another examination Tyill be held in Ten
osEs ana from this examination the commission
VII SET AZ Ieast nfty-fve more inspectors. Thus
"a soon as the Neat Inspection bill is passed the
SlHll Service Commission vii be IN a position Ia
i1Intsn one hundred inspectors.
Whatever amendment IS passed-Ube+bar tho
government or the packers pay the cosf ZrLa+baT
there Is 10 be a court Of review ar no, u.Sa.ho--
labels 10 be dated or not-tbis rrIci i 49,
1he men appointed carry our The Tvorl- ~ -
spection should be independent and ys,I 1L IA n
70 one TOT lneir positions, and should have uro,eS
Their competency "a conuerition ,-ftb o+be- ~,
Sal5s' 5 IDS can be attained only by appointments
Ni,1e IN accordance with the Civil Service IsIr
Inc waiver Of the Civil Service law in The a,
p1i.llHeit OF meat inspectors will lead 20 the sTs
In the Jons 0f inspectors T3rRer fha1 &c hs ol-a g
ana adequate meat inspection BIZ.
Secretary National civil Ser,tice :, 49, tfGJOIgNIN.
New YORK. June is. 1905. ~
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
CHARITY ORGANIZATION APPEALS.

The Charity Organization Society appeals for tho
following
For 500 10 pay the rent for year of an
Italian widow. who is trying 10 support herself
and two little children boy eleven years old and
girl ten years old The mother is badly crippled
and Is unable to earn sufficient meet oil ex-
penses. Tier husband deserted her six years asc
taking with him his three children by a former
marriage She has heard nothing from him since
The children are attending school and well
cared for with the help gained through the society
For 500 toward paying for board IN the country
for three months of an aged Alsatian couple OF
eelient reputation. The man ts feeble and suffers
from asthma. His wife has OF late been the prin~
cipal support of the family but Is weakened
by recent Illness IL Is hoped that a stay In the
country may make them self-supporting for time
longer at least There no living relatives, but
friends are willing 10 contribute portion OF the
necessary expenses.
Any money for these cases sent to the Charity
Organization Society. Ne 100 East ed street. will
be duly and publicly acknowledged
The society acknowledges with thanks the fol-
lowing contributions received in response TO recent
appeals; Julius Heimann IS; H. c. r, 81; C. NJ
H., 800; w. G. L. $50; Mrs. r NJ Huxley 80.
sash sssh e cents; "a s;s Friend $40 cash so L. 81
SS; In Memory of Nj, Il. H. S; cash sl 90
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
TO SELL MRS. cHADWIcK's WARDROBE
Hundreds of Valuable Dresses To Be
Knocked Down at Auction.

Cleveland juno 1S.-In accordance with the wishes
of Mrs Cassie L. Chadwick who is now confined
in the Ohio penitentiary. all her personal effects
which exempt from seizure by creditors when
she declared bankrupt, will be sold at public
auction here next Wednesday. Mrs Chadwick,s
entire wardrobe consisting OF from three TO four
hundred dresses Including many suits of the most
elaborate design and expensive material, will he
knocked down to the highest bidder by the
auctioneer. A quantity OF rare and valuable fur
also so under the hammer. as well as a number
of Vernis Martin cabinets and bedsteads
Mrs Chadwick, II is said. will apply the funds
received from the sale TO the liquidation OF her
debts.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
KENTUCKY FESTIVITIES END

Louisville. June l6-"Greater Kentucky Day. TO-
Gay Drought the ceremonies OF home coming
week 10 close Adiai T. Stevenson ex-Vice-
President OF the United State and Henry w.t.
soa made the chief addresses. Several prominent
Kentuckians. including General S. b. Buckper and
Ex-Governor Preston Leslie. made short speeches
The remnants OF the cabin In which Abraham T,n
coin was born have stood all week in the Central
Park. ana the addresses OF to-day were deiiyaras
largely with the story OF his life. Visitors who
by tbousanos. No-a"S
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
ORDERED TO IMPROVE sTockYARDs

Chicago. June l6.-The city Health Department
yesterday its first official written notice to the
packing companies at the Union Stockyards to
Improve the sanitary conditions Of their plants.
The packers were instructed that they must within
three days. discard the filthy tables and benches.
provide cleaner rooms and tools, and correct some
Of the present unsanitary conditions. Structural
changes in the buildings. including new toilet
rooms and more ventilation and light must be
made within thirty days.
New-York tribune., 1906-06-17
SAYS FATHER SOLD HER TO HUSBAND.

lBy Telegraph The Tribune
Chicago. June 16-Rosa II. Shshem a Young
girl to-day filed bill for the annulment of her
marriage with KAHN Moor Shishem, a man sixty
years old. The girl alleges that her father who
needed money. sold her in marriage to Shishem
for SL1o0. She asserts that after two Italian
priests had declined to officiate a Bohemian
priest performed the ceremony. Mrs Shishem
ned from her husband Immediately after the