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New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
MUTUAL TOTES POUR IN.
International Committees Big Clam
-Unteru1yer Cries Fraud.

George r. Scrugham. the international COM
mittees manager. announced that the commit
tee had received more than thirteen thousand
"opposition" ballots yesterday. the largest num-
ber received thus far by the committee. he said
in any one day.
SUPERINTENDENT Kelsey is expected here to-day
and Will hold a final conference tomorrow morn
ing with the administration and opposition
interests as to the ways and means OF conduct
ing Tuesdays elections
Samuel Untermyer. the international commit
tees counsel, issued statement yesterday. al
Ieging that the New York Life had been sending
out 'rby fraud" a proxy blank in the principal
cities He said:
For instance in Cleveland. Ohio. two men
named P w Ward and Jesse 3. Fay CWard Is
an agent for accident insurance company
and a Democratic politician, and Fay Is
a lawyer, under pretence Of a letter In
which they say they have decided to go person.
ally to the election, are asking poncyholders TO
sign a proxy in which the policy number mas
been filled in. These men have no connection
with the company. either as agents or other
wise. Where do they get these policy numbers
which the International committee finds 1t i'm
possible to secure or 10 furnish the poltcyhold-
ers? With this information furnished by an
outsider. anybody can sign these proxies.
Mr.. Unternyer declared that "1S per cent OF
the entire body of policyholders in Denmark
have sent their votes to the international COM
mittee." He expressed the fear that thousands
of policyholders would seek to vote in person
on Tuesday thereby creating confusion and dis
order which, he said. might end in disfran-
chising many of them.
Mr.. Scrugham sent another letter TO Mr. Kel-
sey yesterday. along the lines OF Mr.. Inter
myers protest. Officials of the New York Life
denied any knowledge OF foundation for such
charges as those which Mr.. Untermyer made.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
RUSHING SHIP SUBSIDY.
Effort to Get Bill Before House
Caucus Called for To-day.
from The Tribune Bureau. J


Washington, Dec. 13-Heroic measures are be-
ing resorted TO by Chairman Grosvenor and some
of his associates of the Committee on Merchant
Marine and Fisheries TO force favorable report
on the Ship Subsidy bill, so that It may be con-
sidered in the House.
After making q considerable concession TO the
opponents of the legislation by offering q COM
promise bill restricting the proposed subsidies to
mail-carrying lines TO South America and the
Orient, the shipping bill advocates to-day made
a desperate effort to win their cause by calling
for a caucus Of the Republican members of the
committee TO be held tomorrow
As four of the members-Fordney, OF MIchl-
gan; Wilson, of Illinois, Birdsall, of Iowa, and
Hfnshaw OF Nebra ska-aunounced to-day that
they would not be bound by the action of this
caucus but would instead consider ii confer
ence there seems TO be little likelihood that any
thing definite will be accomplished.
At to-day's meeting of the committee which
has the shipping bill under consideration there
was a lively exchange Of views between Chair
man Grosvenor and Representative Wilson. OF
Illinois the former exhibiting irritation at the
lnsistent opposition Of the Illinois member to all
propositions for. government aid TO steamship
lines.
II was expected that the proposed compromise
limiting subsidies to only few mail lines would
dissipate all opposition TO the measure, but ap-
parently the opponents of the bill are still un-
convinced Of the adTsability of the legislation.
The committee will meet again on SATURDAY,
when a vote will be taken. and the subject WI
then be disposed of until Congress meets, after
the HOLIDAYS If not for the session
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
FOR SALARY INCREASE.
Indications That House WW 1dOpt
Measure.
From The Tribune Bureau. ]


Washington. Dec. 13.-The House has to-day
placed the proposition TO increase the salaries
of members Of both houses of Congress. the
Speaker, Vice President and the members Of
the Cabinet in such shape that it cannot be
thrown out on point of order and the indi-
cations are that it Will be adopted. The sala-
ries Of the Vice-P President and the Speaker Will
be increased TO $4,000, Of members Of the Cab
met to $1,000 Of Senators and Representatives
10 $500
AS a unanimous agreement to vote
on this resolution. when the Legislative ApprO-
priation bill was reported by the committee of
the whole To the whole House. had been reached,
advlsability Of playing petty politics to the
tent of voting against the measure in the House
demanding a yea and nay vote and thus going
while they depend the majority TO carry
through the proposition by which the minority
viii only too gladly benefit. If the Democrats
persist In this course they will find their OBJ
feet defeated for the Republicans do not pro-
pose TO be placed in the position of dragging
the Democratic chestnuts out of the fire even
for the pleasure Of enjoying their own.
The fact is that the Democrats in both houses
Of Congress are far more in need OF increase OF
salary than the Republicans who have
among their number n far larger percentage OF
wealthy men, or at least men who have pri-
vate means on which to depend In addition IN
their salaries as legislators, than has the mi
uOrity. "
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
UNION GRADS" HOLD DINNER.
President Raymond Announces Gift of $685.
0OO-Carnegie Fund Nearly Completed

The Union College Alumni Association Of New
York held its annual reunion and dinner last night
at the Hotel Manhattan. At the business meeting
preceding dinner the officers for 1901 were re-
elected. These Frederick w. Seward 10
president; George f. Seward. TO-. and Colonel
Charles L, Sprague. 60. vice-presidents, DR.. Ed
ward 5. Barney. 81. secretary, and Clarence John
SON go treasurer. An executive committee OF
fifteen was also elected.
The guest OF honor the Rev DR.. V. V. Ray
mond. president OF the college. The speakers and
their subjects were: Frederick w. Seward, Wei
come; the Rev Or. Raymond, alma Mater: +:
DR. Henry W. Leipzger. supervisor of free lectures
of the Board of Educ alton. The University and
the People; Charles T.. Patterson. Union and
the State; Dean Benjamin RI RipJon. The Fac
ulty': the Rev. Dr. Teuns :. H.tmliu, Union
Alumni at the Capital; eN-N1nister Samuel r.
Thayer Bismarck and America; Professor C. L,
Franklin. Unions Relations: the Rev DR.. 5. S.
w. Gleason, The Egyptian Pyramids"
President Raymond announced at the end of his
address that Il gift Of $4,000 had been received
only yesterday, to be added to the amount already
gathered make up the $oo.O00 necessary
ceive equal amount from Andrew Carnegie.
Only $4,000 more of this sum is needed finish
the colleges share.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
THREE ALARM FIRE MAKES TROUBLE,
Four Car Lines Tied Up-Absence of Police
Hampers Work

three alarm fire in six story building at Nos
l55 and l57 West Gath street the basement and first
two noors OF which are occupied by s. Karpen &
Brothers, furniture dealers. tied up four surface
lines for three-quarters of an hour yesterday
morning.
When the doors of the Karpen store were opened
in tho morning by the janitor a cloud of heavy
smoke burst forth, apparently from the basement
where the fire is thought to have started I'm pile
Of rubbish Three alarms sent in. which
brought thirteen engines four trucks water
tower and three fire patrols. The fire proved ex-
tremely stubborn and hard to fight because OF the
heavy smoke caused by the burning of the furni-
ture In the basement and on the first and second
floors. In spite OF the efforts of the fremen the
fire ate its way up through the centre of the
building and reached the third floor, where con-
siderable damage done to the stock of the
Simmons Manufacturing Company, dealers in metal
beds, which occupies the upper floors of the build
ing. The damage $4,000
The work of the fremen impeded to some
extent by the fact that the policemen of the West
SOth street ation who had been on the dog watch.
were out at their breakfasts and for some time, In
consequence, fire lines were established
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
NEW THEATRE PLANS.
Mr. CoRr1Cd U,W Haze General
Charge of Enterprise.

Announcement was made yesterday that at a
meeting Of the Founders OF the New Theatre held
Tuesday night at the home Of Charles T. Barney
Heinrich Conried made general administrator
1t was decided that Mr. Conried should have for
his assistants a Frenchman to superintend the
production of opera comique and either an Eng
Hshman or an American to superintend the pro-
ductiOns Of drama.
The announcement states that on account of the
purely artistic and nOn-commerciap' spirit of the
enterprise Mr.. Conried will without salary
and without sharing in the profits of the enter
prise.
Mr.; Barney said last night that Mr. Conried
would serve free at his own request. None of
expect to make any money on the venture at first"
Mr.. Barney declared 'Tt is altruistic move
ment solely, and for that reason Mr. Conried
thought IT was right and seemly that he should
serve free. He is the man for the place. because
Of his connection alike with opera and drama. He
can for Instance, obtain cooperation between our
company and the Metropolitan when We give opera
Comique"
Mr.. Barney. when asked If there were not a dan
ger that Mr. Conried would lean toward Germanic
and Continental drama, to the exclusion of Ameri-
can, replied; THE executive committee will have
the final say on the plays produced"
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
WHAT w. BOURKE COCHRAN GETS.
Fine Showing by Murphy, Conners and
Jackson, Ltd, Dealers IN Patronage

William Schuyler Jackson. Attorney General
elect after a long powwow with Charles b, Murphy
Yesterday went to Buffalo last night. saying he
would be back next week. 1t is generally admitted
BY politicians that Murphy. Corners & Jackson.
Ltd. considering the small amount of patronage
they have to divide. have made splendid showing
OF their holiday line of goods 1t semi-Officiay
announced last night that the firm had decided 10
reward W. Bourke Cochran handsomely for his
star part in throwing out honestly elected Demo
Gratis at the Buffalo convention by appointing his
legal associate James A. Donnelly. To q $1,000 a4-
sistaut's position in Mr. Jacksons office
Did YOU hear what Cochran cot?'' was th,
whisper that went around the Tammany reserva-
ton yesterday. When the glad news was repeated
the listener inquired the size OF the salary and
then looked thoughtful.
SO that's what Bourke got. is it?" was the re
sponse.
Another man who is temporarily on the Jackson
slate. with imminent danger of having the sponge
applied 10 his name, Is William A. DefOrd, who
wanted Supreme Court nomination, but whose
friends say he w be satisfied with a 5000 lob
while he is waiting"
William r. Hearst is expected home for Christ
mas. While fishing of the coast OF Mexico two
weeks ago he caught four tarpon.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
SELLS ITS COAL STOCK.
Buffalo, Rochester s Pittsburg Firss
to ObeV Rate Lar.

The first railway company TO announces plan f's
divestng itself of the ownership OF its coal proper
ties in compliance with the provisions OF the fall
road Rate law. the section OF which pF9hioiuhs
such ownership control becomes enectiVe ''
May I, 1905 Is the Buffalo. Rochester PfttsoIfs.
There ISSUED yesterday 10 the sharsnoiaeiS
OF this company circular advising them taas la'
directors. acting under authorization by the se'o
holders. given at the annual meeting last hea'.'
have sold the SO eeS shares OF ths stock or ths o
falo, Rochester & PittsbUrg Coal and iron I'm
pany owned by the railway company. 70 tRe Nc
honins Investment Company Maine coFpors'o',
with authorized capital stock or Sta"Vs' -
consideration being $AI2S.0do payable IN s.s
amount of Mahoning Investment company SUsalo.
The stock received in payment Tor the nsrs punss
Rochester and F1ttsburg Coal ana iron oo-~ ma
stock ia to be distributed pro rdtA s''''
stockholders of the railway company - xss
Buffalo. Rochester * PittSburS sl9S.Ss stoc<
among the few strong issues IN yestsluaSss ~ ~
market the common making a net advance " -
points and the preferred OF : points
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
CAR HITS AMBULANCE.
Patient Tninj jured in COLLISION
Surgeon WGy Die.

An ambulance returning 10 the Kings County
Hospital with patient last night was hit by
sn Ocean avenue car at Ocean avenue and
Avenue J. The man in the ambulance, Charles
j Grlhon, q brakeman, Of No. 74S 49th street
brooklyn, had been seriously injured. A heavy
1ail hau fallen on his right leg in the new
Brighton Beach line cut He was uninjured in
fhe COLLISION with the car, but the ambulance
surgeon Or Albert, sustained concussion Of the
brain, broken leg and possibly internal in
juries.
The driver, Martin Burke. was cut about the
3aee aho halldh, and the motorman, Bernard
Lynch, was cut by flying glass. All in the
ambulance were thrown out. Two arnbulances
from ihe kings County Hospital responded and
me injured men were taken 10 that institution
) ear was expressed late last night that Dr.
Albert might not recover
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
STAGE DEATH REAL.
Rankin DuUaU Falls on Knife to
Commit Hari-KaIi.

Rankin Duvall. an actor. who played in THE
Darling of the Gods" and died nightly therein
by the horrible Japanese method of "hari-kari,'
walked into saloon in Sixth avenue yesterday
morning and asked for drink Then he went
to the free lunch counter, picked up a 12-inch
cheese knife and. unbuttoning his coat, fell upon
the knife which nearly disembowelled him. He
died at $50 o'clock last night In Roosevelt Hos
pital.
Duvall did not lose consciousness, in spite
of his wounds, and told a policeman who ques
toned him that pc was not criminal. and had
just left the home of DR.. Allen, in West 18th
street. AS he lay the floor of the saloon
waiting for the ambulance from Roosevelt Hos
pital, several motormen from the car barns came
in to look at him, and Eugene Dalton. one of
them. said that Duval was the same man who
had tried to commit suicide by jumping in front
of his car in J0th street short while before.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
DUBOIS DENoUNcEs sMooT.

washington, Dec l3-The Senate to-day listened
10 'he second speech which has been made this
Sess'oh "sahst me continuance OF Reed Smoot as
"A senator from Utah. 1t was delivered bv Senator
dubois OF Idaho, who, after reviewing In detail
- - Workings or the Mormon Church and Mr.
1H.D0l prominent connection Herewith Concluded
Win me cHaFge that President Rooseveit tIesd
rns n,og 81 ms administration assist the Re-
senator Sinoot. he said. it made no dinerance
EIietheI ne was or was not Il polyga mist The
reiiatoI was a pillar in the Church and in control
OF us rhpoi a. spiritual and political policies and
Va va - Ie, iof lhe Senate because OF this posi-
sinoo', ts hs said. represents the Church, and
nor Inc stale ana would do the bidding of the
Church before he would serve the real interests r
the stare or OF the nation. BY being an apostle Of
me 'hnrGIi sinoot is member of this high con
tFlfacy ne - one OF the chief conspiratore, and
{. Us ao2utsescenSe supports the plans and aims
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14

their Just regulation in the public interest the
people have a right to insist, and do insist upon
fmpartial treatment, ana upon a fair sharlng or
the public burdens by proper taxation. Ihey
demand that supervision of these important ac-
tfvities, existing only by virtue OF the permission
OF the state, should not be nominal, but effec-
tive, and that whatever conditions or regulations
have been or may be imposed shan ne suicuy
enforced
CoNFISCATIoN NOT DESIRED.
They do not wish conhscation. They desire
those who invest in these enterprises TO nave a
fair return upon their investment They VIII not
tolerate efforts TO make the public pay diVldenos
on watered stock. They are justly indignant at
nlanipulations Of securities and tricks or or
Eanlzation by which the effort is MADE TO secure
q inonopolistic grip upon community ana then
capitalize the value OF the control as a basis Ior
unreasonable exactions. They are willing to see
legitimate business pay legltlmale proh' p9l
they insist upon being well served and fairy
and impartialiy served They rightly look TO the
great reserves OF power In the state TO secure
their rights They rightly demand that their
representatives should be vigilant- fearless ana
capable in the defence of the public w2ilare w
against every sort OF aggression. The citlzens
Of Rochester have had occasion TO deal WIN
some Of these questions. and congratulate you
upon your good fortune In having as your chlel
executive one whose name throughout our sIaes s
stands for intelligent assertion or the rlshls ol
the peopie-Mayor Cutter. "a ] his his
also on the opportunity he has had TO serve Iis ,
community and to furnish an example OF nuell'E
81 public Office ,.
Now I am not attempting comprehensive
survey. Much I would like to say cannot prop
erly be said now. I do desire however 10 en- en-
phasize the importance Of your co-opelallon
and of the assistance of the business men OF
the state IN the performance of the work we
have been called TO do. have been elected oe-
cause my word accepted that TO the extent
of my ability I should give an honorable admin
fetratiOn- ] want you TO help me keep that
word II you find a sinister attempt TO block
any just measure designed TO protect the pub
lie. expose ii. stignatize it-let your weighty
sentiment find vigorous expression. Let II be
understood that we propose to do what is right,
and that against the effort to interpret and
enforce just public sentiment influence will
be allowed 10 prevail desire TO act within
The limits of my constitutional prerogatiYes.
Nothing is gained I'm the long run by overstep-
ping them. We desire 10 Vindicate the adequacy
of our institutions and 10 accomplish pur-
poses in 8 manner which viii enhance respect
FOR The processes Of government To attain this
end the citizenship Of the state must be alert
and active. / am Gratifed at the support that
has been assured me-the loyal support Of the
organization of my own paIty-the support OF
those who were allied with Us in the last cleo
fion-aud even the support of many who op-
posed us With thar support and thus aided
BY intelligent public opinion. We can not only
endeaNOr hut achieve.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
COTTON BROKER CLOSES UP.
George H. Rache, Who Did Business on
Two Per Cent" Margin, Suspends.

George II. Rache, who calls himself a broker in
cotton. stocks and grain" with offices at No. A
Broadway suspended yesterday morning. He has
been doing business on two per cent margin.
according TO his business cards Rache's liabilities
aggregate about $4,000, and mis- creditors are
mostly clerks in the financial district He had
city
After the suspension had been announced. Mr..
Racine said that the business not his He
said he was the local representative of Walker &
Co, OF Philadelphia, members OF the PhiIadel-
phia Consolidated Stock Exchange. Mr.. Rache
added that Walker & Co, had failed to make good
on his accounts. He said his losses were less
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
COMBINATIONS BY THE SENATE
cooley's Case Still Held Up on Question of
Qualification.

Washington Dec. 13--The nomination Of Afford
w. Cooley 10 be Assistant Attorney General WAS
again held Up in the Senate to-day Democratic
senators raised question az TO whether Mr.
Cooiey mad sufficient experience at the bar IN
quaIliy hlll for the service and the nOmina tion
WNfht vent over until next week. Among the confirma-
mons To-Day are those Of John McIlhennv of Touis-
ald TO be Civil Service commissioner I'm the nIaca
OF MT Cooley; William b. Ridgeiy. OF Illinois re
,PPglilleu as controller OF the Currency; James :
iiaiItal' OF illinois; Edgar +. Clark. OF Iowa and
J.Lusoh = clements, of Georgia, 10 be Interstate
commerce. commissioners. and Civi Engineer III II
toIsseau to be chief Of the bureau of yards and
uo1AS OF tle navy with the rank OF rear admiral
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
STREET CLEANING STRIKE ENDS.
Drivers Give UP After Conference with
Craven, and Go Back to Work.

The striking drivers of the Street Cleaning De-
partment gave up their strike after a conference
with street Cleaning Commissioner Craven and re-
turned To work yesterday. Mr. Craven told them
he was powerless TO aid them. as any Increase In
pay such as the shortening of the hours would
Estimate and Apportoument He promised 10 helm
nleh as mch as he could. and instruct the fore
men To make the work less hard
Some concessions were made 1hA drtvars q.
81 SSe'oie e \. VINO had 10 go TO work a m, will
uS allowed 10 report at go a m. Tho men viii
knS- "NNs '~i"s' - NA' s'~o-
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
THE CAR SHORTAGE INQUIRY.

Washington. Dec. l3-The Interstate Commerce
Commission will extend the proposed investigation
into the apparent shortage of equipment. which
begins at Minneapolis December H. 10 Kansas
City, st. Louis and Chicago For some time the
commission has had agents in the held gathering
information on the subject. and In addition. many
suffered from the shortage 1t is said at the oitces
OF the commission that the final and complete rem
edY for the situation must come from ColISresS.
which up To this time has not given the commission
authority over the movement of trains OF iht 4ur-
nishing of equipment The complaint or shortage,
II in said the commission is not necessarily
based discrimination ny tho railroads. although
this may he the case in some instances put on de.
lays in the dispatch ana movement or trains aud
on the PVT OF shippers In loadiDs and eonsisnees
"a unloading freight
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
WONT PROBE HOLY GHOST AND us,
Governor Cobb and Council Decide They
Have No Jurisdiction in Case,

Augusta Me, Dec I2.-The Governor and Council
nave 10 jurisdiction in the matter Of Investigating
60 ooiuluois SAD e. exist At the colony Of the Holy
Ghost and Is Society al Shiloh, according - a
oeclslon reached to-day al the monthly meeting Of
ue Council The mater was brought before Gov
efnoF cobb several weeks ago IN q petition asking
nm 10 stop alleged abuses at Shiloh. Governor
Cobb Issued the following statement:
AtteF careful consideration OF The Shiloh matter
- aIteF consulting with the legal department of
ins state tnrCugh the Attorney General and COUNTY
SuOrney crockett, Of AudroScOzgiu County v-1I,
g. iig REQUEST investigated the conditions AZ ShiIGn
fIie GoFeihor ana Council have decided thar tbere
rs no occasion cor executive action N f5s naIrar
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
FALL COSTS VETERANS LIFE.
Loses Hold While Replacing Flagpole Pulley
at State Soldiers Home.

Bath, n. V, Dec 13.-By fail from the top
of the 14O-foot fiagpole on the State Soldiers
Home here to-day, Henry Trenafhan, inmate
of the home was instantly killed.
The authorities of the institution had promised
Trenaman the job OF replacing pulley at the
top of the hagpole on the campus. Contrary to
the instructions of the officers. who told him TO
await more favorable weather. Trenaman at
tempted TO do the work to-day He had placed
the pulley in position. cast away the rope he
had used a safeguard and started to slide
down when In some way he lost his hold.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-14
TRAIN ROBBER GETS TWENTY YEARS
Aton-BurlingtOn Bandit Pleads Guilty and
Escapes Death Sentence.

Marshall, Mo, Dec. l3-Jesse Clyde Runsev. OF
Ahcago, who robbed the Alton Burlington train
on November % and the Rock Island Limited on
NoFeInber 3, both near Glasgow No, pleaded guilty.
imprisonment ~~--'' 'NN1'7
h3Hn!sey Pieaoea guilty 10 TWO charges connected
with me Alton uIllngtOn hold-un. guOn proInisa
that the minimum sentence would be iinnoSed Ia
Tetused TO plead guilty TO the Rock Island robo
herys although he had previously confessed n II
The maximum penalty for train robbery In Mis-