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New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
FIGHT FOR FREE ALCOHOL
Bill to Go to Subcommittee Sen
atorS FGUOr Measure.
rFrom The Tribune Bureau !

washington, May Interest in the fate Of the
Free Alcohol bill increases daily, and there are
threats Of dire things happen If the measure is
smothered in the Senate Committee Finance
The measure was considered briefly in that COM
rnittee to-day and It Immediately developed that
majority Of the committee favored the measure 1t
is nevertheless to be referred to a subcommittee
and fear is expressed that this will the post
ponement OF action to another session.
The subcommittee TO which Senator Aldrich win
refer the bill will include Senators Aldrch, Allison.
spooner and Hale or Burrows. together with Sena-
tors Bailey, Teller and probably Daniel It Is gem
early believed that Messrs Aldrich, Hale. Burrows
and Penrose are opposed to the measure although
Mr. Aldrich declares that he is not, and no member
Of the committee admits his opposition Mr.. Aldrich
said to-day that in his judgment certain safe
guards should be provided before the bill becomes
a law. It is admitted that the date on which It
will go into effect should be somewhat deferred IN
order to permit the makers Of wood alcohol to ad
Just themselves to the new conditions; also that
dstlatlon Of the alcohol be denatured should be
permitted only in a uniform and specific size Of
still, etc.
majority Of the Senate wants the measure to
pass. and members Of tho House are wild on the
subject. many declaring that the enactment OF this
measure will produce more beneficial political effect
than any other bill before the present Congress
The entire Illinois delegation came yesterday to
the Senate IN a body to impress on their Senators
the imperative necessity Of favorable action on the
BILL and many other members OF the House have
sought to impress on their Senators the same thing
No one Will object to any safeguards adopted
with sincerity and for the sole purpose Of pre-
venting fraudulent manufacture or sale Of the de-
natured alcohol but any attempt TO load the bill
enactment or Gripping its efficiency will be stoutly
resisted. Some members OF the senate declare tnat
and affords the Upper House an opportunity to
ToIe & on on ~ MTrther consideration win be made and
fight precipitated the floor OF the Senate.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
MANY BUILDING STRIKES.
Marphatt0n Carpenters Remain at
Work-Otker Boromgks Affected.

Half the carpenters Of Brooklyn struck yes
terday for raise in wages. It IS estimated that
there are 1000 carpenters employed in Brooklyn
and fully 1900 quit. The strikers want their
pay raised from 80 to 561A cents an hour. This
would increase their pay from so week to
$24 Is. At the strike headquarters II was said
that 100 of 41O employers had already acceded
to tho terms proposed. The Employers League
and the Master Carpenters Association are op-
posed to the increase
Daniel Featherson. secretary OF the New York
District Council Of the Brotherhood OF Carpen-
ters. said yesterday that 1000 carpenters had
struck in The Bronx for an advance from 81 to
81 90 day The carpenters in Queens, he said
struck last month for an increase in wages from
So 80 to $4. The 800 carpenters on Staten ISL
and made the same demand to 80 into effect on
Monday.
The strike in The Bronx did not last long.
Featherson said. as before the afternoon the
majority of the employers granted the demands
Many carpenters in Queens had returned to
work, but as soon as they heard the Brooklyn
carpenters were out they struck again.
No strikes took place in Manhattan. The iron
moulders and core makers in the foundries OF
New York and it's vicinity were to strike yester-
day, but the strike averted at a conference
between representatives Of the moulders and
makers and the New York and New Jersey
Founders Association. The demands which
were for an advance Of 25 cents day on the
minimum wage rate, were agreed to. The
mouldsrs and core makers want q signed agree
ment however, and this, IT is expected. will bo
acceded 70 by the employers
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
JEROME RACKS WITNESS.
asks DR.. Weston. IN Patrick Hear
ing. to EppIGn Remarks.

District Attorney Jerome continued his exaTnina-
ton yesterday Of DR., Albert T. Weston the
cOrOners physician. who has been testfying at the
hearing on the motion Of Albert T. Patrick. the
convicted murderer of William NJ. Rice. for new
trial. Asked II any OF the six cadavers in which
injections of embalming fluid were made before in
cision died from acute nephritis. DR.. Weston said
he did not know Mr. Jerome then wanted to know
how Dr. Weston justified himself in making eX-
periments which would impair his Judgment OF the
cause Of death DR.. Weston replied that It did not
impair his judgment
There was a surprise IN the courtroom when Mr.
Jerome asked DR.. Weston what he meant when he
said something about "ducking' before court began
DR.. Weston replied; Il said man in prize ring
didn't have TO put his face UP every time to get
a hit, but he was entitled 20 duck q bit" Con-
tnutng his examination. the District Attorney
asked the witness IL he referring TO the hear
ing, and what he meant by the remark. DR.
Weston replied that he was, and that Mr.. Jerome
could draw his own conclusions"
During the recess DR. Weston telephOned to Dr.
2. J. Donlin, formerly coroner's physician. Mr.
jerome again caused surprise when he asked DR.
Weston to repeat his conversation with DR.; DOnlin
Recorder GofR ordered him TO do so.
Did DR.: Donlin tell you that you would get your
self into trouble by testifying as you have the
witness stand that a quart Of fluid would reach
the lungs?' asked Mr. Jerome.
DR.. Weston replied that he did not remember
The remainder Of the examination consisted OF
testimony regarding the effect Of an embalHlng
fluid on the lungs The hearing win be continued
to-day.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
WANTS MORE POLICEMEN.
Bingham Asks for addition Of
NearIv Three Thousand.

Commissioners Bingham. IN letter 70 the board
OF Aldermen. asks FOG twenty-five hundred NOR
patrolmsn, one hundred more mounted men, three
more inspectors and three hundred or four hundred
more detectives
"If there Is any objection to the increase OF men,
owing TO the increasing expense" concludes the
C,ovnmissioner 'the simple answer Is that made
ouate police protection win prove tncompsTably
more costly than proper protection by the police
In the opening OF his letter the Commissioners
presented the growing needs OF The Bronx.
The population OF The Bronx increased from 10000
in 1855 to 100000 he said but there increase
Of only eighteen patrolmen. In the Alexander
avenue precinct the population has increased from
1000 TO 5000 since les. but the force there e.
smaller than Il was IN 1888 The Bronx posts are
too long. the Commissioner declared There should
be division.
Even the return OF a thousand men from details
the sidewalk did not enable me to supply The
Bronx with more men, he said
For patFolling the outlying districts, he said,
there was an imperative need of one hundred more
mounted q. tie asked gog, hs sad r1o.a
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
COTTON MEN CONFER.
GrO1Uers and Manufacturers Meet to
Discuss Price Problem.

Washington. May THE first international con-
ference Of cotton growers and cotton manufactur-
ors began a two days session IN this city to-day.
A permanent organization effected. the follow
ing officers being elected President, James r. Mac
Coll; first vice president, Harv1e Jordan: second
Wiee-president, R. NJ Miller, jr.; third vice-presi-
dent H W. MacAllister: secretaries. Richard
Cheafham. c. J. H. Woodbury. and c. B. Bryant.
MP. MacColl. IN opening the conference, declared
haE speculation had become injurious TO the legit
mate industries OF cotton growing and manufacture
way OF at least controlling speculation. He also
expressed the hope In view Of the wide difference
OF opinion regarding government cotton reports,
that tne influence Of the conference will be directed
toward securing accurate reports that viii be help
ful 70 the industry
4He afternoon session was presided over by Har-
We Jordan president OF the Southern Cotton AS
soclatioa. The growers and srnners he said, had
Deen strangers too long. divided they have been
rne prey OF and have had to submit to the domnat-
ING ana disastrous effects OF the buying and specu-
1atlng influences OF the worId.' he said. This un-
satisfactory condition would continue long It
The South. he went on was rapidly waking up
10 the realization that it controlled and could con-
dnue TO control he practical monopoly OF ths
Worlo's cotton, He emphasized the fact that there
was no olsposluon 70 abuse this monopoly but as
enforce a fair and profitable price. II, he said,
through the cooperation of the growers and the
tanned stable basis. showing fair profit to the
growers and manufacturers well, the South was
prepared TO guarantee the production OF sufficient
quantity OF American cotton to amply supply every
demand. He believed that there could be effective
cooperation with the spinners and manufacturers.
Speculating in cotton futures he regarded the
greatest evil OF modern times, and ne said 1t was
the duty OF the federal and state governments to
enact such legislation as would regulate and mini
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
CURTAILS SHERMAN TRIP.
President Issues Order Officers
Were Not Going Beyond atlanta.

Washington May LIN response TO dispatch
sent 10 him by z1he War Department regarding the
report that a military escort had been furnished TO
Father Thomas Sherman. Of the late General
Sherman, for a march 10 the sea over the route
General Sherman took during the Civil War, the
War Department received the following telegram
tonight from Brigadier General William P. DUvaI.
commanding the Department OF the Gulf:
Replying your telegram this date re detachment
Eth Cavalry accompanied by the Rev. Father
Sherman from Chattanooga TO Atlanta, TWO oIncers
With eight enlisted men were authorized by de-
pzItleIl commander 10 go over tne iihe OF opeaa
tions OF General Shermans army IN It's movement
10 Atlanta and TO act as escort tor fatner oheI-
man son OF the late General Sherman, who
wished for historical reasons, 10 go over the same
territory. The officers selected because OF
beng interested in study Of former operations Of
army and were directed 10 submit sketch OF the
country passed over and TO prepare memoir OF
telr trip. be read before the ofhcers school at
their posi-. ESverv opportunity is taken advantage
Of to study General Sherman's Atlanta campaign.
Gnd Il was deemed a happy circumstance that a
courtesy 10 General Sherman's son could be com
Elth large bodies, be made from now on
over the historic fields OF Chickamauga and At
lanta by troops from Forts OglethoFpe ana NC
pherscn. on which officers will study and discuss
the operations of General Sherman
tory q march 10 sea but win return to post from
mail
The President had a conference on the subject
With General Bell the chief Of staff. Tonight Gen
eral Bell took General DuvaIPs report 70 the White
House and, after the conference the following
Dispatch which restricts the distance which the
escort Is 70 go, sent 10 General DuVau;
IN view Of the naisapprehension seemingly caused
hy the terms employed in your order. the PRESIDENT
deems il best, after the deta chment OF the 4zth
Cavalry has gone as far IS Resaca and visited khe
9l,-s
olhcers and men composing the detachment shs4l
return return 10 Fort oglethorpe. which ne oTec'S DO
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
COUNT WlTTE SILENT.
RESIGNATION CREDITED.
Liberals Erpect Reaction-Agrariae
Disorders Increase.

St Petersburg May 1-Absolute confirmation
OF the reported retirement OF Premier Witte.
which has been the sole topic Of conversation in
political circles to-day. is still lacking. but few
persons express doubt that the Premier has sur
rendered the reins Of power. Count Witte HIM
self is silent on this subject, and refused to be
drawn out by a caller to whom he has fire.
quently given his confidence
In the course Of a conversation regarding busi-
ness matters. an official ventured to remark TO
the Premier: ''The papers this morning are full
OF rumors Of the retirement Of your excerency."
The suggestion evoked no answer except a nom
cOmmittal ''Indeed?" and when a fattering ref
erence to the weakness caused on the Moscow
and st. Petersburg bOurses by the report had
met the same reception, the visitor deSisted.
A strong intimation was given to-day that the
acceptance Of Count Whites resignation would
not be announced until after the convocation OF
Parliament. and the theory was advanced that
Count Whites dismissal was not a move in the
direction Of reaction but was due TO the desire
on the part Of Emperor Nicholas TO reorganize
the Cabinet to meet the new conditions by the
inclusion Of some Constitutional Democratic
ministers. Close observers will not be amazed
by the retirement Of the Minister Of the Inte-
rior, NJ. DurnOvo, as well as OF Premier Witte.
The Liberal leaders. however. are inclined to in
terpret the move as showing that reaction has
obtained the upper hand. They predict the dis
solution Of Parliament.
Agrarian troubles already have been resumed
in several districts Of the country Reports re-
ceived here to-day show that the peasants in
the vicinity Of Atkarsk have risen burning the
residences Of the gentry and devastating estates.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
hl. rnatter vas rsfsrEsa % ths CoEaosatiaa coun-

This matter was referred 20 the Corporation COun-
sci, who says:
Under existing laws no power Is vested In the
ynunicipality either TO construct or operate such
street railroad as the in question
This naturally follows from the fact that frar-
rhise comes from the state and that the state did
mot mart with this power when by statute Il was
snscfed that In the OF all street. railways the
consents OF the local autnoF1teS ana aOut|ins ONu
ers had to be secured.
ma eF9ect OF such legislation was only to post
,ono the Franchise becoming effective until such
cconsa14s were secured. Whether such consent by
SSs cfv is called grant, franchise or contract
a. a IN erect no more than a consent condiuon
1Drsca1snt 10 the vestng Of the franchise This IS
iT- a. 70 Drfvate railroad corporations and the
800 law applies with equal force IN the case OF
municipalities seeking to exercise sIlr PC"TI; ~,
nicpality engaged in the construction ana opS5 S
scSo- ana that the permission OF tne stete - -
yecexseTv 10 municipality seeking % e~onstI9ce ~
and operate railroad as 10 any pA''N'
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
MOVE FOR TRAVEL FUND.
Plan to Obtain Appropriation for
Presidents Expenses.
[Trom The Tribune Bureau. J

Washington. Nay Ia movement is on foot
at the Capitol 10 provide the President OF the
United States with a travel fund. Under pres
ent conditions the President Is obliged either TO
pay from his own purse for his transportation
when journeying on business that is really for
the public interest or is compelled to place him
self under obligations TO railroad and other
transportation companies by accepting free rides
from place 10 place. Just how Congress will
provide more dignihed course OF procedure for
the Executive has not yet been definitely deter
mined. but plan that Is meeting with consider
able favor is 70 amend one Of the principal ap-
propriarion bills IN such manner as TO provide
the means for paying the Presidents travelling
expenses while he is in office.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
FIGHTING IN WARSAW.
Troops Wound Many Citisens-
Trade Stops at Lodz.

Warsaw. May Three policemen were killed
IN the streets here last night. Warsaw is like
a city Of the dead. The shops and restaurants
are closed. No cabs or streetcars are running
and no newspapers are being sold
In order to prevent professions soldiers this
afternoon cut of the principal streets and sub
urbs. Some collisions between citizens and SOL
diers occurred, and many Of the former were
wounded. In Marszalkowska street a soldier
boxed the ears Of Baron Ugron. the Consul Gen.
eTal Of Austria-Hungary, who was trying to
pass the Gordon The consul general has com-
planned to the Governor General.
Lodz, May 1.-At some Of the factories here
strikers to-day exchanged shots with workmen
who had refused to strike, and few were
wounded. Shops and restaurants are closed and
no newspapers are circulating.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
CITY CAN'T BUILD ROAD.
Mr.. Del0ny Says Municipality Is
Without PozCer to Operate.

Corporation Counsel DelanY las informed Mayor
Mcclellan that the city has no power TO construct
or operate a street railroad The point was raised
by Borough President Coler when the Nassau
Railroad Company asked for a franchise for a sur
face road in Livingston street. which has been
widened at great expense with the idea Of taking
some OF the traffic on Fulton street.
Air. Coer asked the Bureau OF Franchises if the
city might build trolley line and lease Il. Harry
p Nichols. IN charge OF the bureau. suggests that
the city build ana lease the road on short leaseA
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
HOUSE FOR FREE SEEDS.
Appropriation Put IN BN By 1853 to
58 IN Committee of Whole.
TFrom The Tribune Buroau., F,

Washington. May 1.-The House refused to-
day to surrender the privilege OF distributing
free seeds to farmers. BY a vote OF 153 to sc
an amendment to the Agricultural bin restor-
ing the appropriation for the distributing Of
seeds was adopted Mr.. Lamb Of Virginia,
offered the amendment
The vote was taken after another day Of
turbulent debate. in which the question whether
the farmers really wanted the seeds sent TO
them by Congressman was argued with greater
Vehemence than has characterized the debate
on most OF the important measures this session.
Cheers greeted the announcement Of the vote,
some OF the members apparently taking a boy
ish delight in the victory OF the free seed advo-
Gates
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
uId Be assigned 70 Tas

four to six hundred would b assigned % The
Bronx.
he then called attention 20 the imperative need
OF men OccasiOned by the opening OT sumner re-
sorts. He said this service alone would require IN
the neishbOFhO0d Of nine hundred men
Referring TO his request for more detective SER
geRnts, he said that the city should have thou
sand IN that service It now had only 81 which
number far from adequate.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
NO VOTE ON BARNES NOMINATION.

Washington May 1-AnOtber executive session oe
day in an effort 10 confirm the nomination OF Benfa-
min r Barnes. now assistant secretary to the Presi
dent, to be Postmaster Of WASHINGTON. Action N.
opposed by Senator hlTnan. supported by several
Democrats. who desired 10 send the nomination
back 70 the POstOfncF Committee for an iiiveStiga-
tion Of charges A Quorum was lost and no vote
was taken
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
EXECUTION OF GAPON.
Document Confirming the Report
ReceiUed from Berlin.

St Petersburg. May Additional conhrma-
tion Of the story of Gapon's execution was re-
ceived to-day. It consisted Of a copy Of the
sentence of death passed by the revolutionary
wOrlEmen's tribunal, and was mailed. like Ga
pon's portfolio. from Berlin to NJ Margolin, the
former priests lawyer. The document gave de-
tails Of Gapon's offences. and closed with the
lacOnic phrase: 1.-THE sentence has been exc
cuted.'
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
SELECT COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE.
Earl Of Granard Acts on Demand Regarding
American Companies.

London. Nay 1.-The Earl OF Grsnard, In bshalf
q the Board Of Trade. announced to-day In the
House OF Lords the appointment OF q select COM
niIsee 20 look after the interests OF the British
poheyhOlders IN American lie Insurance companies
Lords BalSour Of Burleigh Stanley OF Alderley, St
oswald. GF1mthOrpe and BUrshclere were named as
nenberB
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
A CHARITABLE SCHEME ABANDONED.

London, May In view Of the declarations that
have been made against the acceptance OF foreign
assistance for the sufferers by the San Francisco
disaster, the Lordon committee OF American
women has abandoned the plan to build a char
liable institution IN San Francisco the funds re-
ceiVed from friends OF all nationalItes.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02

THE DEWEY OUT OF THE CANAL
London. May 1.-The United States drydock
Dewey passed out OF The Suez Canal safely to-
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
cLouDBuRsT TIES UP RAILROAD.

Cumberland. Md. May IA cloudburst has
washed away all the bridges the Dry Fork
Railroad. between Hendricks and Horton. w. Va
distance Of thirty miles, aad the line Is COM
Qletaly tied up
New-York tribune., 1906-05-02
CHIEF JUSTICE OF CANADA RESIGNS.

Ottawa. May Sir Henry Taschereau Chief JUS
tiee Of Canada, has resigned. He probably win DO
succeeded by Charles Fitzpatrick, Minister OF jus
tiee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-22
The Family Residence.

In 1889 Mr.. Benson built his comfortable
home at 1855 Dodge street. where he has
brought up a family OF five children
Ben, aged q, and Grant, aged 20, who are
students at Bellevue college,; Mabel, aged
Is. who is in the Sacred Heart academy;
Margie, aged 16. a high school student,
and Newman, aged 10, still in the grades
at Saunders school. The grounds around
the Benson home are commodious and part
Of them has long been the playground Of
the neighborhood children. This is exactly
as the owner wishes and the more foot ball
and base ball games played there the better
he likes it.
Mr.. Benson is not man of fads. His
principal recreations are reading and con-
versation. He smokes good many cigars. is
not a teetotaler. although a member of the
board Of trustees and a supporter Of tho
First Methodist church He is a man OF
fluent and easy address. capable OF speak
ing well extemporaneously when required.
His ideas and conclusions are quickly ar
rived at and clearly expressed. He is toll
Grant in argument and always desires the
other mans reasoning presented first
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-22

its behalf. He is intensely interested in
the Juvenile court and its workings and
believes its mission Is very important and
the work done among children Of inesti-
mable value.
Mr.. Benson might lay successful claim
to being the sponsor of the "city beautiful"
movement in Omaha He originated, helped
to form and was the chairman of the tree
planting committee in 1896. This was before
the days Of improvement clubs and it was
their forerunner. The committee planted
over 1000 trees of different kinds in vari-
Gus parts of the city and along country
roads. Most of them survive today. beau
tiful monuments to the effort. Only three
years ago Mr. Benson was one of the or
league which undertook to stimulate the
Identification idea and accomplished a
great deal He served as chairman Of
the ways and means committee which col
lected the cash paid to children as prizes
for gardens and the care OF lawns.
The Commercial club and the Real Es-
tate exchange number Mr. Benson among
their charter members and he belongs to
both organizations today. He was the first
president of the exchange and served in
this capacity several years. The Ak-Sar-
Ben has included him among its loyal
knights from the day OF its inception
He is an Elk and an Odd Fellow and a
member of numberless other organization!
OF public and semi-public character.