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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
MANY PENSION BILLS PASSED.
House Puts Through 429 in ~ Minutes
Philippine Tariff Amendments Adopted.

Washington, Feb. 9.-The House to-day ground
out its usual semi-monthly grist Of private pen
sions passing in seventytwo minutes, 40 bills for
the benefit OF veterans, who barred for
reason another from coming IN under the gen.
eral statute. SeVenty-hve per cent OF the benef-
Charles are either blind bedridden.
This order. with number OF minor bills and the
passage Of two amendments TO the Philippine Tariff
Of 1906 constituted the transactions the day.
The tariff amendments place American cotton
goods an equality, so far the cost of produc
tion is concerned with European goods. Low
grades of shoes admitted at a lower tariff
The bill to amend the Philippine Tariff act was
called up by Mr.. Payne, of New-York, chairman
of the Ways and Means Committee. He explained
the cotton goods amendment made necessary
because Of mlsapprehenson which resulted in a
discrimination against American-nade goods In the
tariff act of March g. 1895 The cotton manufact-
I'm this country he said, make goods % inches
wide European manufacturers weave double this
width and then cut the strip in the centre
ing half the cost: These goods are known IN the
trade false sewage goods, which the is
raised 10 the point which does away with the dis
elimination against American goods.
Low grade and children's shoes are placed IN a
lower class making the tariff less. as Mr.. Payne
stated to encourage the wearing Of shoes in the
ISLANDS. No one wished to debate the bill. which
passed without objection.
At 2:2s O'Clock the House adjourned until Mon
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
J. A. MCCALL RESTING COMFORTABLY.
Physicians Find Condition Not Alarming
Attribute Illness Chiefly to Worry.

Lakewood. n. J., Feb (SpecaD-Scores Of n.,.
sages inquiring as to the condition OF John A Ms.
Call were received by Mrs Mccall at the Laurel
House to-day. Nearly all were from business asso.
ciates OF Mr.. Mccall in New-York To all inquiries
Mrs. Mccall returned the same answer:
Mr. Mccall is resting very comfortably today
Mrs Mccall IS assiduously guarding her husband
from the intrusion OF matters that relate in aay
way to his business affairs. The McCals ara
occupying a suite OF ten rooms on the second accr
OF the hotel
Or. Paul T. KimbaH visited Mr.. Mccall ansr
breakfast this morning. The patient passed very
restless night, but the physician found nothing
alarming about his condition. DR.. VanderpooI, ..
New-York who is expected here tonight, called ~
early to inquire how Mr.. Mccall had slept and
afterward talked with DR.. Kimball about the case
John c. Mccall arrived here this afternoon, and
Judge Edward c. Mccall and wife are expected 70
morrow morning. Judge and Mrs. Mccall hays
made regular visits each week since Mr.. Mccall
has been here. coming down Saturday and ~
naming over sunday 1t is the constant effort q
the members OF his family to keep his mind from
reyerrtng to his troubles While 1t is true that Ia
Is suffering from liver trouble il is evident 70 lis
friends as well as his physicians that his presen,
condition IS due almost entirely TO worry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
SHOOT TO PUT IN DEFENCE
His Counsel Convinced That Wit
nesses 4re Necessary.

Washington, Feb. 9.-,rhe Introduction of tes-
timony against Senator Reed Smoot. OF Utah
closed by the protestants counsel to-day.
a. S. Worthington, who represents the Senator,
said he was not ready to proceed, but that he
would communicate with Chairman Burrows
within a few days. The character OF the evil
dence offered this session. said Mr.. Worthing
ton, had convinced him of the desirability OF
calling witnesses for the defence. With refer
ence to the list of members of the Utah Con-
stitutional Convention. members OF the legis-
lature and State officers charged with having
been polygamists, Mr.. Worthington said that 1t
might be necessary to call from one hundred TO
two hundred witnesses to disprove the testimony
Of the prosecution. unless the committee per-
mitted the filing of affidavits. He said that
Senator Smoot was anxious that the case should
be closed and that there should not be one day
OF avoidable delay.
c. A Smurthwaite, of Ogden, was called for
cross-examination to-day before the Committee
on Privileges and Elections. The witness said
the usual course to settle difficulties between
members of the church is to lay complaints with
the teachers of the ward IN which the ag-
grieved parties reside. and the bishop. after
hearing the complaint, ordinarily instructs the
teachers to do everything in their power to adj
lust the differences. Mr.. Worthington asked
Mr.. Smurthwaite If he had any reason to be-
lieve his trouble with President Smith over their
rival salt interests could not have been adjusted
in the same way. The witness replied: Yes. my
knowledge of the leaders of the church con-
WINGED that was impossible
Senator Knox then inquired Of the witness if
the Mormon First Presidency had followed up
it's threat to ruin him because he insisted upon
continuing in the salt business. He said his
company went and made salt, but it's
petitors reduced the price of crude salt from SIS
|,
been compelled to pile up its production. The
effect, he said, was to injure his credit and de-
preciate the value of the stock of his company.
After explaining the tithing system of the
Mormon Church, Mr.. Smurthwaite was asked
if the tithes were invested in corporations at
am fearful that they are he replied He esti-
mated that tithing brought the church a reve
nue. Of from $1.5C0.O00 to $1,000 900 a year, but
no accounting had been made, far as he
knew.
The protestants' counsel then announced that
their case was closed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
NO EIGHT HOUR D4Y
Senate Refuses TO Strike ont Pro-
f1siOR to Enforce 1t on Canal

Washington. FEB. 9-AIuost the eDtirs .ex.,or -.
'he senate today was devoted to the consideration
~ the Urgent Deficiency bill, which was nsssed
practically as II was reported from the Committee
on appropriations. The only discussion in CON
nectlon with the bill over an amendnoer. s,,,,
sested by Senator Patterson TO strike out the mr.
vision relieving alien workmen on the canal froro
inc operations OF the Eight Hour law Senator pat
fson contended that TO require men TO labor mora
.hah eight hours day in the tropics was in
human ana argued that the requirements would
90 injustice 20 American labor Several sars to-s
on Doth sides Of the chamber controverted the
position. 'i0
The amendment was voted down without resort
Ing 10 rolcau
Al the beginning Of the session Mr. F,orals- No..
scented an amendment 10 the Statehood bill dirae,
ing the method Of proceeding in Arizona ana ~,
mexico on the question of admission II diracts
mar within thirty days after the approval OF the
',tatehood bill the Governors Of the two rerrito-,
shall respectively call elections for submitting the
question Of Joint Statehood 10 the voters 81 tba
two proposed States separately and that the union
SHAH not be contaminated unless a majority ~ tta
votes IN each Territory are cast In the arnrrna,t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
HAwAus STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE.
Why It's Fortifcations Should Be I'm.
proved.

Washington. Feb. 9-Hawaii's Importance as
a strategic point was emphasized by Repre-
sentative Hepburn. OF Iowa. in a speech to-day
before the House Committee on Territories,
which is conducting hearings on the bill to give
Hawaii 10 per cent of Its revenues and customs
for use in public works. Mr.. Hepburn said I'm
his opinion no fleet could make a succeesf,,
demonstration against the American Pacific
coast without Hawaii as a base for sInnIies
He also spoke at length about the protection
Hawaii offers the United S - against lieaosa
and said that after the Loui i Purchase H.
wall doubtless was the mot valuable acnnisi-
uon or the United States. and should be assisted
IN every way TO develop its resources and inn
prove It's schools harbors and fortifca tons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
TEACH NAMES OF TREES.
Forest Service to did To1cns to
Label Them.
[From The Tribune Bureau.l


Washington Feb. 9.-The increased interest in
forests and forest trees, which is a sign OF the
times has among other things, led many city and
town officials TO seek to make known the names OF
trees growing in streets and parks Not only are
such trees in many cases without marks Of
Identification but in not a few cases they have
been labelled with incorrect names. The Forest
Service has devised plans by which its cooperation
NAV be secured in correctly Identifying the public
trees Of any community which may care to call
upon it.
There are two ways in which assistance may be
given, Where the work is on large scale repre-
sentative of the service will visit the town or city
and identify The trees by examination the spot.
In most cases however, Identification by CORE
spondence will prove entirely adequate. This VIII
REQUIRE merely that specimens OF the trees be sent
to the Forest Service. together with a rough
sample plat showing their location. tho plat and
specimen being numbered to correspond.
For such Identification full set Of specimens.
illustrating mature foliage, and, il possible, speci
mems of the flowers and of the fruit (as the botanist
calls the seeds should be sent. Fruit specimens are
yery essential. but flowers may be omitted If they
cannot be readily secured Two or three specimens
OF branches in leaf. 10 to II inches long taken
from different parts of the crown as exhibit
all Of the leaf forms common TO the species. will
answer for the foliage. One or two specimens of
the foliage. flowers and fruit may be placed be-
tween sheets OF ordinary blotting paper
specimens and sheets may thus be piled one on top
Of another, and the whole bundle placed between
pou Te BACKING little larger than the sheets of
paper carrying the specimens. The package must
by mail If under four pounds in weight. If, before
sending. the specimens are changed TO dry sheets
OF paper once In twenty-four hours, keeping them
constantly under weight of from forty to fifty
pounds. they be thoroughly dried within two or
W s be . sssn ae SHnd ahd TIER s
ma service requested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
RATE BILL DISCUSSED.
Taken Up IN Senate Committee
Majority Report for 1t Expected.

Washington Feb 9-The Senate Committee
on Interstate Commerce to-day began consid-
GRAFTON of the Hepburn rate bill. which passed
the House yesterday. This measure Is now
made the basis of legislation and has been taken
up section by section. To-day was devoted 20
the first section. which describes the KIND OF
transportation to which the act shall apply
There was a discussion in the committee as 10
whether express companies and Pullman cars
are included In this section; also whether under
the terms of the section railroads would not
be compelled to transfer freight in transit at
the option of the shipper. Several amendments
were suggested to meet objections raised by
different Senators.
The committee will meet again tomorrow. 1t
is generally conceded that the Hepburn bill,
with only few notifications. will have ma
tority report when the committee votes next
Friday.
The amendments offered came from members
of the committee believed to be opposed to the
passage Of the bill. None were offered by mem
bers known to be friendly to the measure. Not
one OF the amendments was voted on to-day.
1t became evident in the discussion Of the
various amendments that the arrangements to
discuss the bill next week would accomplish no
important result. so great were the differences
of the opponents and champions Of the bill.
amendments were offered TO obstruct the per-
lection of bill that stands good chance to
become law. Senator Aldrich replied that the
amendments had been offered seriously, where
upon Senator Clapp announced that he would
waste more time in the consideration of a
bill. but would be present TO vote on the meas
ure on February 10. He then left the commit
tee room.
After the departure of Senator Clapp Senator
Dolliver took the committee TO task for its
'levty'' in considering railroad rate legislation.
He called attention to the fact that the commit
tee had been conducting hearings since last
summer and had not arrived at any agreement.
He charged that some members of the commit
tee did rot appear to desire agreement Sem
ator Aldrich objected to the charge that lev
ity' had been displayed and said he had been
serious in everything he had offered. Warming
up to the defence of his sincerity, he said that
he would talk in any manner he pleased in dis
cussing the proposed legislation and would not
be called TO account by Senator Doliver. The
Iowa Senator, who is the particular champion
of the Hepburn bill. with equal emphasis re-
piled that he, too. would choose his own Ian
guage and characterize as he chose the methods
that he said had been resorted to. Chairman
Elkins. who had taken part In the early dis
pute. raped for order, and few minutes later
the committee adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
TO REoRGANIzE STATE DEPARTMENT
Secretary Root Proposes to Put 1t on Bust
ness Emergency Clerks"

Washington, Feb. e.-"The Post to-day says
that Secretary Root is about 10 reorganize the
State Department and put it on a business basis.
He Will apply the same remedy to the consular
service. Inefficient and incapacitaed clerks are TO
be dismissed and corps of active. alert and COM
potent clerks substituted. Red tape 10 be ruth
lessly cut and Anticipated methods superseded by
those more consistent with Mr.. Roots notion OF
what great department of the government should
be.
This plan OF the Secretary of State was unfoIded
TO the House subcommittee on the Legislative
Appropriation bill at executive session hearing
yesterday. His ideas met with the cordial approval
OF the committee. Mr. Root told the subcommittee
that he had detailed two of the best men In the
department to study departmental methods. It
was discovered by members for the first time that
there was an emergency appropriation of $4,000 ap-
propriated year after year since the Spanish war
from which emergency clerks" had been paid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
DELIVERY OF MAIL ON RURAL ROUTES.

Washington. Feb. 9-At the Postof1ice Depart
ment to-day IL was stated that an erroneous i'm
preston seems TO exist in some parts OF the coun-
try particularly in Kansas, regarding the scope OF
the rural free delivery service Although the
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General has recorr
mended that mail matter be permitted 10 be adj
dressed 70 rural boxes according their numbers.
as IN postoices. the Postmaster General bas Nc. %
YET given MS approval 70 the same. In not Few
Instances the proposition gave rise TO Complaint {,
2eng aliesed that the rural free delivery servics
~ould De utLzed by large business houses through
CUT the country as an advertising medium 70 7ba
aisaa n OF the local merchants AS the
matter now stands unless mail is specifically, az
dressed to parties residing on rural routes II vii
not De delivered. ''A''S II VIII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
eEAVERs's TRIAL GOES OVER.

Washington. Feb. 9.-Ths trial OF George W.
Beavers. former State Senator George Green.
Binshamton. n. Y, and W. D. Dorenus, on n
dictments alleging fraud IN connection WITH rs
letting Of postal contracts which was set FOR MOE
day next. has been postponed until the foiloSns
Monday This action was made necessary by rsA
OF the fact that A s. WorLhington. or coI,s9s
In the cases. will be unable to conclude his woIs
before the Senator Smoot investigation conAhi''''
until week hence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
T. w. LAWSON SEES SEN. Ia TOILETTE

Washington. Feb. 9.-Thomas W. Lawson. Of Bcs
ton. was at the Capitol to-day. He came to ia
Senate wing first and then went to the HOUSE to
see Representative Mccall. of Massachusetts
Mr.. Lawson was the guest of Mr.. Mccall a.
luncheon at the Capitol. at which Speaker Cannon
and Representatives Williams. of Mississippi;
smith of Michigan. and Littlefeld, OF Mains. were
other guests.
Mr. Lawson had a conference with Senator La
toilette, OF Wisconsin. in the afternoon The Sen
ator is member OF the insurance committee which
Mr.. Lawson organized last suInmeF and the con-
ference was IN relation to Insurance affairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
muzzLE OF 12lNcH GUN BLOWN OFF

washington. Feb "a telephone message re-
ceived at the Navy Department states THAI an
accldent occurred at the naval proving ground at
1holali head this morning, by which q part OF the
muzzle OF Pinch gun blown on The gun
mas been used In various kinds OF experimenfaI
WoIhs anu ALREADY had fired large humber az
touhus. Aithough pieces OF the muzzle were hiour.
20 a CohSlderable distance. no was injured ava
grounds and mounts ~ ZIG surrounding
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
MAY INQUIRE INTO PENNSYLVANIA ROAD

Washington. Feb. Ex-senator Tillman will make
effort Monday to secure an investigation. on
the lines OF the Gillespie resolution relative to the
combination of Eastern railroads under the man.
agement of the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company.
He says the letter written by Governor Dawson or
West Virginia shows a situation that needs an IN
Quiry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10

ha sT por h OF Miss Roosevelt and Mr. Longwortb
wno al. 10 no married at the White House nexi 49,
forms the front page the uIustratssi .n,, mcek
With 60 sn0Trew's Tribune. 'sA s"ppisansns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR Piles

lenlng. Blind. Bleeding Protruding piles w..
druBsis will refund money II PAZO OINT,sEs,- Lour
70 cure you In to IL days SOC Tails
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10
o CURE A COLD IN one nav

Iake .LAAAIInE BRoMo Quinine Tablets Dru,g,s,.
refund money II Il fails TO cure w
nature y - each box &c W. S'AHf . sx-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-10

and twenty associate justices. he said, had an
gone on record TO that effect
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-09-29
$500 DUTY ON TWO PEARLS.
A New York Dispatch Tells of valua
BILE Gift for Magnate's Wife.

Customs commissioners and ap-
praisers at the United States barge Of
flee have not recovered from their as
tonishment over the voluntary valua-
ton of two pearls at $50, 900 by Judge
Ebert H. Gray. chairman of the di-
rectors of the steel trust, who arrived
here recently on the Kaiser Wilhelm
II. Judge Gary purchased them in
Paris as a present for Mrs. Gary.
The two pearls are said to be the
best matcht in size and shape ever
brot to the country.
Both pearls weigh exactly the same.
The duty paid was $1,000 or 10 per
cent of their cost, making the total OF
the two $4,000.
Had the pearls been on a string the
duty would have been so per cent,
which would have increast their cost
to $S4,500.
The price paid by Mr.. Gary for
these pearls recalls the case OF Mrs
William B. Leeds $4,000 pearl neck
lace which recently caused much wor.
ry among the members of the dia.
mond importers. and cutters associa-
| ton.
The jeweler in Paris from whom
Mr.. Leeds purchast the necklace fol
his wife agreed to pay the duty on it
1t was sent to New York in severa
small packages, each listed as un.
strung pearls, thereby avoiding the
payment of the so per cent duty
which would have been charged hat
the pearls been strung.
Twenty-Five thousands dollars duty
was paid on the necklace.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-09-29
|NOCIETY EVENTN

| large gathering OF friends on Friday
| afternoon in honor of Mrs. NJ. b.
Gwinn. Progressive 800" was play
ed at seven tables. The prize for
highest score was awarded to Mrs.
Charles Eppinger. and the prize for
progressions to Mrs, NJ. b. Gwinn.
Mrs. f. p. Marshall was hostess on
Wednesday afternoon at Hawaiian
luncheon given in honor of the Rev.
w. E. Potwine, of Honolulu. and Mrs.
Thomas HALEY, of Salem. Covers
were laid for 10. The guests were
Mrs Thomas HALEY. Mrs. Charles
Carter, Mrs. F. E. Judd, Mrs. John
Vert, Miss Jane and Diana McLain.
Miss Roberts. John Lambrith and the
Rev! w, E. Potwine.
The official ball given at Music hall
on Thursday evening was well attend
ed by merry throng of dancers. At
10 O'Clock the grand march was led
by Mrs. w. j. Furnish and Governor
Chamberlain. after which dancing was
INDUCED in until late hour.
The following ladies acted as pat
ronesses for the occasion: Mrs James
A. Fee, Mrs. C, E. Roosevelt, Mrs. w.
j. Furnish, Mrs. Leon Cohen, Mrs. c,
j. Smith, Mrs. Lima Sturgiss, Mrs. T.
c. Taylor, Mrs. R. Alexander, Mrs. Lee
Teutsch, Mrs. Frank Frazier, Mrs. w.
Z. Brock, Mrs. C. F. Colesworthy, Mrs
Bert Huffman, Mrs. George Hartman
ST., Mrs w. F. Matlock, Mrs. H. j.
Bean, Mrs. NJ. B. Metzler, Mrs. Henry
Blackman. Mrs. ]. A. Woolery, Mrs.
Frank Nichols and Mrs. G. w. Proeb-
stel.
The largest social gathering of the
week was the reception given on
Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs.
Leona Thompson by the ladies of the
Parish Aid, in honor of the Rev. W. E.
Potwine. The house was prettily
decorated in cut flowers. In the liz
brary, where light refreshments were
served, the table was especially at
tractive in its decorations of red The
following ladies took turns in pouring
coffee: Mesdames John HALEY, E.
Folsome, NJ. Bickers, Julia Kinney,
John Bean, R. Alexander, Charles
Carter, John Vert, Leon Cohen, ]. Il.
Dickson, F. Z. Judd and C. E. Roose-
Welt Those assisting were: Mrs.
Harry Rees, Mrs. Frank Moule, Mrs.
E. P. Dodd, Mrs. G. w. Phelps, Mrs
II. F. Johnson, Mrs. George Hartman.
jr., Mrs. Bertha Guernsey, Misses
Harriet Thompson. Rita Rean, Elsie
Folsome, Eva Froome and Miss Fra
zier and Miss Roberts.
The hostesses for the evening were
Mrs. 7. c. Taylor, Mrs. Frank Frazier,
Mrs. Lima Sturgis, Mrs. A. w. Nye,
Mrs. w. Matlock, Mrs. Lot Livermore,
Mrs. c. Stocker, Mrs. Lee Teutsch,
Mrs. George Hartman, sr., Mrs. Harry
Bickers, Mrs. w. ]. Furnish, Mrs. F.
Donaldson, Mrs. Dean Tatom, Mrs. j.
E. Smith and Mrs. w. f. Brock.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-09-29
MuZicians Make Hits.

Never before during the fair has
the muzic of DE Caprio's players been
appreciated as 1t was last evening,
and the particular number which
brought forth storm of applauze and
an encore was the duet from II Trov-
atore by Messrs. Driscoll and Miller.
Both cornetist and trombone player
are muzicians OF unuzual talent, and
their playing last evening was treat
such as many prezent had not en-
joyed before. Other special numbers
last evening which added much to the
delightfulness of the program were a
vocal solo by Mrs. Driscoll and a clar-
met selection by Mr.. Hughes Both
were forct to respond to encores.
Following the program at the pavil-
ion last evening many of those prez-
ent left for Muzic hall. where hte Of
ficlal ball was held, the grand march
being at 10 o'clock, led by Governor
Chamberlain and Mrs. w. ]. Furnish
Dancing was continued until mid
night.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-09-29
Church of the Redeemer.

Services for the 10th Sunday after
Trinity: Sunday school and Bible
classes 10 a. m; morning prayer and
sermon, II; evening prayer and SER
mon, 8. Subject of sermons: Morn
ing-"The Divine Shepherd and His
Leading of His Flock; the Divine Host
and the Guests at His Table" Eve
ning-"The Climax of the Teaching
Of Jesus Christ" Strangers are cor
daily invited to be present at all
services. The rector is glad at any
time to visit the sick, to administer
the holy communion, or give other
ministrations. He will esteem It a
privilege to minister wherever his
services are needed or desired. He
desires to be informed of new families
moving into tn city. Rev. Henry
Dixon Jones, rector