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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02

policyholders The situation Is simple. is thor
oughly understood by the Directors and stockhold-
At the end of the year 1850 upon the tabqlaton OF
the companys condition and OF the results OF lIS
Of the capital was disclosed and the Department
reauisitiOn upon the company TO repair The de-
hciency within the period fixed by law
About six weeks ago was called into consulta-
ton and immediate steps were taken for The have re
PaTmsnt of this the The no h4e
the amount OF the deficiency directly or indirectly.
former method as the simpler and more immediate
one. has been adopted and is on the point OF COM
eompany's capital! and l am confident that the the
Sa 'e The nvst m Of the COMPANY are
excellent. and its business is OF first class char
acter
The Bankers Life was formed in 1859 as
fraternal organization and was changed into
assessment concern in 1898. In 1899 II was re-
Incorporated as a level premium corporation.
with a capital of 100000. The Knickerbocker
Investment Company got control of the company
in 1902 Henry p. Townsley. who has been
fighting the company for some time. was at one
time its agency superintendent He testified be-
fore the Armstrong committee that he and
Eugene Van Schaick had received $4,000 fee
for forming the Life Association of America. but
that II had been refunded on the demand OF the
State Insurance Department
The Bankers Life was one OF the few COM
panies which did not respond to the Armstrong
committees request for information The re-
port OF that committee says. In part. concerning
II:
This company alone of all the companies doing
business in New York. 10 whom application was
made for such information. refused 10 make and
furnish the computations for the gain and loss
exhibit for the first year OF Insurance.
Frederick Cromwell ceased yesterday 10 be
treasurer Of the Mutual Life. but there was no
formal election of his successo~ James limp
son. the assistant treasurer will act as his sue
cessor until the next annual meeting. Mr.. Crom-
Wen VIII sail for a seven months trip TO Europe
on the Kaiser Wilhelm III on March 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
BRTBING NOT OUTLAWED.
attorney Says Jury Firing Cases
Can Be Prosecuted.

More than dozen subpenas were issued yester-
day for persons whose testimony is desired by Judge
seaoury, Of the City Court, in connection with the
investigation he is making into the alleged fury
fixing by agents OF the New-York City Railway
Company popularity known as the Metropolitan
After an absence from the city fos Several DAYS
Judge Seabury Will pursue his inquiry to-day.
STANLEY ;. Bagg, who confessed TO being the go
between between the railroad company and Till
lhghast and 10 having paid money TO the latter for
his services. IS still missing.
A. Edward Woodruff. who is counsel in the in
Vesugation Of Judge Seabury, made the following
statement yesterday:
IN view Of the fact that the district attorney has
gwen out the statements that the statute mita
@!Lot De prosecuted the following facts may be
the proofs matters Of record confessed thai he had
toG years from 1888 to May i3 1904 accepted brides
Under Section a Of the Pe5Si Coo 20 ms confession
been indicted and sent to- STATE prso G0u 10 have
years or fned $ 900, or both. Accepting bribes as
and punishable as above 1i'oef H'e years
Al his crimes during 1892 1903 and 1904 are not
p RegaE gar: ofciaIs Of the Metropolitan Street
be Sr6s Of fne company when CONFRONTED with
down and also Iad nast sworn confession, broke
and sworn 10 the district attorneys sleHSd
Oes for the co 5P Ey Mhd the suPa5 Of the
70 hTlos Iiinghast Under Section Il OF the Penal
and State prison for Ten yea G on rdf 5e
Neither Bagg nor Tinlnghas, is entitled 70 i'm
manity from the prosecuting officer for the so6w-
ing reasons: ~ t''i"''-
Tilnghast subsequent TO making his confess.o,
IN october 1905 committed a misdenea nor in feiSn'
~ representing himself as a juror named Hender-
son. ana asking TO be excused from iIIrv servica
FOR this small misdemeanor he is bounced ,,u0r
by the district attorneys Office and Sent to PPIa
penllentiary for three months Why was he NOT
arrested and indicted for felony. viz. accentir-
or1bes as juror? Bagg has forfeited All rgRt t6
immunity by failing TO obey the subpoena issISed t,,
Judge Seabury in the present investg W..
should he not be indicted for his numerous crnss3
III
whose names are in bis confession? ~
Are these feonies TO be allowed TO go unpun-
ished? It matters not how. Ifllinghast got into
the jury box whether by fraud and cOnsDirac ,y
between himself. the officer the investiesfo;
BagS, and his superiOrs In the METROPOLITAN Street
Railway Company, or not? Once in the Jury hoy
and sworn 10 render verdict he is a TegilIsrl[,
impanelled Juror and those guilty OF brlb!na him
are guilty OF a felony, and can be prosecuted any
time within five years. In the last case the five
years viii not be- UP until May 10, 1893.
II would seem as though the duty OF the
attorneys once IS clear. ard EXPLANATIONS
other than those as yet given should be fort hcom-
Ing, before the bar the citizens OF New York
should accept any such statement as that the stat
ute Of Limitations prevents those higher up being
properly h8ld Ind4f Section II o1 the 0eds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
EAST RIVER GAS LOSES.
47cards for Wards Island Tunnel
PiUHege insufficient.

Attorney General Mayer announced Albany
yesterday that he had received from Justice OCor-
man decision sustaining the state and the city
Of New York in their objections TO the award made
by commissioners in regard to the property .on-
demnej by the East River CPS Company, of New
York City, under water. for purposes of pipe con-
duit tunnel from New York TO Wards Island and
Astoria. The commissioners were Senator Thomas
F. Grady, County Clerk F. J. Dooling and former
Chief Of Police Thomas r. Byrnes The award was
made under the previous state administration but
was objected 10 behalf of the state by Attorney
General Mayer who contended that the privilege
which the East River company was 10 secure. for
$500 10 the state and 50 10 the city was easily
worth several thousand dollars 70 the state alone
The opinion OF Justice OGorman, in part says:
The petitioner seeks TO acquire the fee of certain
IIoleLTIly owned by the city and by the state Of
New YORK. The commissioners have made their
awards, and the motion to confirm their reporr is
resisted by the counsel for the state and for the
ny Inc CpPosluoh Is based chiefly on the in
adequacy Of the awards made and the failure of
the commissioners TO make any award whatever to
the state Tor the rights acquired Wards Island
although. lessee il has concedediy a vaIua HE
interest therein, which has been affected by the
nights sought TO be obtained in this proceeding
i is suggested that the awards made i'm thaf re-
spect were to be appOrtioned between the state and
me city but there Is such stipulation upon the
failure or the commissioners 10 take into consider
ellon the admitted rights of the state in that
l ne commissioners were required 10 appraise the
EaIue or each separate interest have failed 10
MtS iLIils!e4 by the expert witnesses called for
e city ana Tor the state and il the light their
iIIu li4utq !ate- IN several instances they be
low me estimated values named by the petitioner
~ me moving papers, and the results clearly in
olciLte that the commissioners have pursued
Toneous theory in determining the questions sub
united TO their judgment. The objections sus-
IaalIfa ana the matter referred 10 new commits
sloners for a rehearing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
AGAINST SECOND MORTGAGE LOANS
Superintendent Kilburn Would Alter Laws
Governing Building and Loan Associations

Albany. March 1.-Superintendent Eilburn n. ,b.
- Depaf siieht to-day sent TO the
legislature his annual report on building and loan
ana cooperative savings and loan associations
a5e says:
u would. IN my Judgment be greatly n ,ha "a
vantage OF the members these sss0cfafgo--s
70 e people OF the State generally il there sbo1d
De general revision OF the laws reiarire -, bsIIo
se si!a loan ana cooperative savings and loan as
eOSs1tloils slohg sale and conservative lines
SUI Oe4leNe that loans upon the divided or Secon6
anoT gage plan should be absolutely prohibited nv
statue that no association should treat as a oras
tiit pToft or earning any portion of gross nre
tn9n included In the face value mortgage l6s ms
Nfich mas not been actually earned Thar
tssoclanon should be required TO set aside a por-
VOL OF !ls net pronts each year for the purpose
OF FORMING a contingent reserve fund from
which possible losses may be paid v-ithoI, i'm
bers. - ---N-"-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
PLAN TO FIGHT KANSAS RAILROADS
Independent Oil Men Suspect Plot to Make
Recent Laws Useless.
n Telegraph % The Tr1tune1

Topeka, Kan. March kansas oil producers are
preparing 10 start injunction proceedings to re-
strain Kansas railroads from increasing freight
rates on crude and refined oil, as agreed upon and
thereby multiplying the maximum rate bill nassad
for the benefit Of independent oil men year ago
Governor Hoch and Attorney General CoIaroar
nave been appealed to and both have assured the
OIL producers and independent refners that every
thing possible will be done 10 continue enforcement
Of the law. Governor Hoch to-day said.
The state will maintain the maximum rate AZ
all hazards -"'o at
Attorney General Coleman was among the first
10 suggest injunction proceedings. The feeIIn - a.
that Standard influence is back of the stand IS
by the railroads and that the oil monopoly mans -
systematic campaign destroy the erfeSt 20 - d
legislation of year ago VI liie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
MR.. BAER IN WASHINGTON.
Attends Dinner, but Does Not Call at the
White House

Washington, March President George F. Baer
Of the Reading Railroad and a party of Pennsyt-
vanians arrived here tonight and guests 1T
a dinner to the Farmers Club. of Philadelphia.
given by Representative MoTrell. of Pennsylvania
Among those in the party c. c. Harrison
Rudolph Ellis. John G. Johnson. J. P. King. George
Il. Frazier, Edward d. Stotesbury, Charles f.
Etting. J. Percy Heating and T. Dewitt CuSler
Secretary Bonaparte. Senator Aldrich, Representa-
tive w. Bourke Cochran and ex-AttOrney General
Wayne MaCVeagh also were present. President
Baer and his party returned TO Philadelphia i'm
medlatey after the dinner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
BILL FOR TRUST COMPANY RESERVES

Albany, March 1.-The creation and regulation
OF reserve funds OF trust companies are provided
for IN bill introduced to-day by Assemblyunan
Wainwright In New-York City trust companies
must have a reserve fund OF Is per cent of the
aggregate deposits, OF which one-third must be In
cash, one-thiTd may be in United States state
bonds, and the remainder must be on deposit In
banks having a capitalization Of least two hun
ored thousand collars
In places outside New-York City the reserve
must be 70 per cent. In trust company IS
advised By tbs Superintendent OF Banks that its
reserve IS below the legal percentage. and such
deficiency IS not settled, the trust company be-
coInes insolEent within thirty DAYS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
CALL FOR MINERS CONVENTION.
Special Summons Issued for Gathering to
Consider Wage Scale.

Indianapolis March Nv. r. Wilson, interna-
tional secretary and treasurer OF the United Mine
Workers of America. to-day issued the official call
for special national convention here Thursday.
March 10. The call is signed by President Mitchell
and Secretary Wilson Local unions are to select
delegates for a regular national convention.
About thirteen hundred will gather here for
the purpose of considering the wage scale md the
transaction of such other business may lawfully
he brought before the convention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
B4RS TEN COMPANIES
Louisiana Wants Insurance Rep""
REQUIRED BIZ State Lass

New-OrIeans. March The right OF yen zen 20 n,
fire life and accident insurance cornpanis' ..,<.t
country to do business IN louisiana "as .or,.
TODAY BY the Insurance Department n thsr
panies failed 10 hle the annual sts.s a.cs avs Of
rOnditfon as required by the insuI n4,sss FOR
I1nisiana ANY agent who sOlicts ouS, .Ss rax-
$3.50 cnnonaries will be subject 70 a me u''
frnum OF which IS 500 as.,.s5. Eauit2os
Life Assurance society ,$ 81 SsWss tats Lie
Life. Springfield. III Mlss9uFi, ssnrsace SOCIETY
Eo1t7yorE Wisconsin Life Madison ,,s-s Ere
man-Amercan (FiTe). Pitts5Irg ~ Narins. Hocs-
80 icy Monongahela Fire.. PltCsoN'9'
fodar1njf,: (AccidenO. Hartford. conn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
CROWDED CAR HITS V4N
One Nan Nay Die from Collision in
Third AUenue

Three men were injured, one probably fatally
IN collision last night between a rapidly NOV
ing southbound Third avenue car and a larga
moving van at the intersection of 3lst street and
IhiTd avenue. John Cherry. a driver Of No !
Forsyth street, had his back broken and will
probably die William ODonneIl A motornen
or No. liza First avenue, and Frank Nfizner'
helper, of No. Stanton street were the otbar
ones hurt ''i'S'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
REJOICE WITH SENATOR SAKE

A mass meeting was held last night at the NAu
Amsterdam Opera House. in West 44th street 10
celebrate the passage of the bill remove the rail-
road tracks from Eleventh avenue. The meeting
was called to order by Mrs. Henry Parsons the
president Of the Longacre League. Senator SAKE
Miles VI. Dawson DR. Felix Adler, Father Child
wick. Assemblyman Stanley. ]. A Hodge ex.Sena-
Lor FoEd and Charles Spragus smith spoke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
ATTACKS SAKE PROPERTY 0

The New-York Board OF Traae a. s,.,,.-. men Of
ton sent a communication 10 ','s s..s Propsfrty
the city yesterday attacking ys ,hs S se1 ass.
bill. now before GoysTh.or msaace 70 every
ane tnferest in the city. and ur - recall T.
,,,sn 70 write 10 the State senators
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
WILL NOT PAY INHERITANCE TAX.

by Telegraph The Tribune
Cincinnati. March IA Cincinnati woman who
recently received $4,000 in settlement for an in
surance policy held by her late husband in a COM
pany Incorporated In New-York received a letter
to-day from the attorney OF the Controller OF New
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
u..v.pn Union LuNcHRoom CLOSE"

rBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune .s,,ou, a.
Cambridge. Mass. March L-Ane = .. sas been
the HAiE ,o,l,,rs and lost money cor sew p:
3ears For the rst i've wears u vas pr rIIsiy mad.
butler the great mixer " sst w IN business i
y h,rppS PAL faking all the custom with hiiA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
HAS NOT INVITED COAL LEADERS.

Washington March lit said at the White
House to-day that the President had not extended
an invitation TO John Mitchell and Francis L. Rob
bins to come to Washington and confer with him
regarding the coal situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
s,uc,nE.s EIANcEE DRINKS ~,

p,,.,shrrS n Y. March l-Miss tr1l.on. wso
paa, ssS b.en engaged TO Ralph z y csun,a
Soa mao Stms ass at Albany on January sycs a
s KSS TO-DAY 6y drinking caEe1mSs from con''
Iieyed 10 have been aesy yS
bTooding over Wilson's death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02

York asking that the inheritance tax oe n ss
both the woman and her husband were Ell ,sii BE-
of Ohio. tho attempt 10 collect the "a orniv II
fought on the ground that IL does not apS'
other States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-03-02
CHANGES IN UNITED NATIONAL a,

Following the requirement OF tns rnansss IN
rrnited National Bank by E R rhom - o. =.
the management OF the bank na sHsnt ei the ssaA
THOMAS was elected viee-Pfe7
Yesterday.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-12-14
Notice For Publication.
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
United States Land Office,

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
United States Land Office,
Portland, Oregt n,
November &c, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions OF the act of Congress of
June 5, 1873, entitled "An act for the sale Of
timber lands in the States of California Ore
gon, Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892, Edward F. Blessing, of Dallas
county of Polk, State of oregon. has this
day filed in this Office his sworn statement No
7l2l, tor the purchase of the N. p of Sc. "a of Sec
No. l2in T. No. Z s., K. No. w, W. NJ, and will
offer proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the County Clerk of Polk
County at Dallas, Oregon, on Friday, the 18th
day of February, 1907.
He names as witnesses J. D. Mcdonald, OF
of Dallas, Oregon; Arthur l.. Hayes, of Dallas,
Oregon; G. p. Conlee of Dallas, Oregon; VIM.
McHardy, OF Dallas, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on or before said 18th day
OF February, 1907.
ALGERNON y. DRESSER,
Register.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-12-14
Notice For Publication.

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1873.
United States Land Office,
Portland, Oregon
October 5, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act OF Congress of
June 3, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California Ore
gon Nevada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States by act
OfAugust 4, 1892 Edward T. Watts, of Portland
county of Multnomah, state of Oregon, has this
day filed in this office his sworn statement No
7OS3 for the purchase of the East 15Of the W. u
of Sec. No. 8 i'll Township No. 8 S., Il. No. W.
w. and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for It's timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to establish
his claim to said land before the Register and
Receiver at Portland, Oregon, on Thursday
the Goth day of December, 1906.
lie names as witnesses: John Dart of Port
land, Oregon; Charles +. Ehman, OF Portland
Oregon; Jesse f. Stewart, of Portland, Oregon;
Godfrey Ehman, of Portland, Oregon.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely the
abovedescribed lands are requested to file their
claims in this Office on or before said Goth day
of December, 1906.
ALGERNON S. DRESSER,
Register
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-12-14
Failed.

All efforts have failed to find better
remedy for coughs, colds and lung
troubles than Foley's Honey and Tar
II stops the cough, heals the lungs and
prevents serious results from a cold.
J N. Patterson, Nashua, Iowa, writes:
Last winter had a bad cold on NV
lungs and tried at least half dozen
advertised cough medicines and had
treatment from two physicians without
getting any benefit. A friend recom-
mended Foley's Honey and TaT and two
thirds Of bottle cured me. | consider
i the greatest cough and lung medicine
in the world" Belt d Cherrington.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-12-14
Notice FOR Publication.
TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
United States Land Office

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 8, 1873.
United States Land Office
Portland, Oregon.
September 90 1906
Notice Is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress- OF
June g. 1873, entitled AN act for the sale oi
timber lands in the States of California. Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory as ex
tended to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1872, Elmer j. Reynolds, OF Dallas
county OF Polk, State of Oregon, has this Clay
hled In this Office his sworn statement No 7O6S
Tor the purchase Of the N. W. a of N. W y Of
Section No 10 in Township No. SS., Range No
Z W., and will offer proof to show that the land
sought Is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes. and to establish
ms claim TO said land before the County CLERK
OF Folk County at Dallas, Oregon. on Saturday
the 10th day OF December. 1906.
lie names as witnesses: e. q. COad of Dallas
oregon; Ed Lauer, OF Dallas, Oregon: ]. p
MGgers, OF Dallas, Oregon; A. N. Holman. of
Dallas, Oregon. W
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
ove-deseribed lands are requested TO file their
claims IN this office on or before said 18th day
OF December 1906.
ALGERNON S. DRESSER,
Register.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-12-14
Notice For Publication.

TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE 3, 1878.
United States Land Office,
Portland, Oregon,
October s. 1906.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress of
June 3, 1878, entitled Gan act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada and Washington Territory, ;" as extended
to all the Public Land States by act of August 4
1892, Olga NJ. Holman, of Dallas county OF Polk,
State of Oregon, has this day filed in this office
her sworn statement No. 7085, for the purchase
OF the s. w. a of S. W. "a of Section No. 10, i'm
Township No. s s., Range No. Z West W. M, and
will offer proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone than for
agricultural purposes, and to establish her
claim to said land before E. NJ. Smith, County
Clerk at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, on Tues
day. the 18th day of January, 1907
She names as witnesses: Hardy Holman of
Dallas, Oregon; Peter Mcneil, Of Falls City,
Oregon; G. g Coad, of Dallas, Oregon: f. !
Reynolds, of Dallas Oregon
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above described lands are requested to file their
claims in this office on OF before said 18th day
of January, 1907.
ALGERNON S. DRESSER,
Register.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1906-12-14
Administrators Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance OF
an order OF the County Court, of the State of
oregon, for the County~of Polk made on the
l7th day OF November, 1906, in the matter of the
estate OF Morris Jones deceased, the under
signed. the administrator of said estate will
from, and after the 22nd day of December 1906,
VIII ofier Tor sale, at private sale and sell to the
hlghest bidder for cash in hand, and subject to
continuation by said County Court all the right,
tltle, interest and estate of the said Morris
Jones at the time of his DEATH and all the right.
lltle ana interest that the estate has by oper-
atlon OF law or otherwise, acquired other than
or IN addition to that of said Morris Jones at
Ihe tlme OF his death, in and to all that certain
lot, piece or parcel of land situate lying, and
Delng III the County of Polk, and State of Ore
gon and bounded and described as follows,
to-wit
The East half of the Northwest quarter and
LOIS LOIS Ohe ana Two OF Section Is in Township 8
south OF Range West of the Willamette Meri-
dian and containing 145 acres more or less.
u, Ierms and conditions of sale, cash ia hand
Bios loI said premises may be made at the Law
Oihce OF N. l., Butler in the City of Dallas
ROBERT FOULKES,
Administrator of the estate of
Morris Jones, deceased.