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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
THREAT or MASSACRE.
TOschelLe Says He Heard Euans
Make One at BrO7cnS1INc.

Washington Feb c1.--Wflbert Eoschelle formerly
corral boss Fort Brown was the principal wit
ness to-day at the inquiry by Senate COMMITTEES
Military Affairs He said that several hours be-
fore tho shooting he heard Evans, the quarantine
officer at Brownsville. 10 Major Penrose Ma
jor. II there IS not arrest made between this
hour and Il O'Clock every AnIlStad man wa see On
the streets will be shot
NoscheiIe is white and has been quoted by Negro
witnesses saving that he had learned OF plot 70
massacre the Negro soldiers.
He testified to-day that $50 o'clock con- August
Is he had gone to the canteen 10 get his mail and
while coming out he met Major Penrosa Mayor
Combs and Evans As lie passed the group Vos-
chelle said he heard Evans make tho threat quoted
The witness said thar Evans was excited and max
ing Wild gestures VosclelIe said he understood
that Evans was tho husband or tho woman alleged
- have been assaulted by Negro soldier that
day.
The police at Brownsville according 20 the wit
ness. wore khaki uniforms with hIousas unbuttouei.
He thought r. would ne difficult tell policeman
from soldier az night. He Contradicted testt-
Wo0y OF William Mapp, n former member of Com
pany Q. who said he heard NoSchele declare that
and had heard OF a plan 70 massacre Negro soldiers
when they went 70 the Negro saloon. NoscheIla.
efter testifyiuS that white soldiers who preceded
the Negroes 81 Brownsville had had trouble with
the citizens, said that on August IT, DAYS after
tho shooting, he had met old carpenter famil-
larly called Dad" The old man carrying
Winchester. and whom asked by Voschele II he
had been hunting the old man answered No but
Wen be better fixed tonight than were the
night before last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
OBITUARY.
WILLIAM ROUSSEAU sHANKs.

william Rousseau shauSs. owner and editor n
THE Bond Buyer" Of This city, died on Nednes-
dav from heart disease his home in Clinton
Place Hackeusack y. J. He was the youngest
son OF William r. G. Sbsnks and was horn IN
Brooklyn thIrty-nine years ago. He was one OF the
organizers Of the local Unitarian Church and a
,,e,,bsr ~ the hoard OF trustees. as well sec
retarv and treasurer 81 the Unitarian Mems Cluo-
He had lived in Hackeusack for the last eleven
years
a war correspondent and at one time city editor OF
The Tribune. His account OF the battle Of Cnicka-
mauga was the only published IN the North
which presented the result OF the battle in its true
uSht-a defeat 10 the Union. He was also CORE
spondent during most OF the important battles Of
the war and filed his position with such marked
ability that he received recognition from Grant and
other generals
The funeral will be held IN tho Unitarian church
at Hackeusack this morning. Mr. Snanks IeaveT a
vifa and two Srothers. Lynn Hudson ShSnkst
president and director OF the National Pre7s In
teIIlgence Company. and Sanders Shank7. vice
presldent and director Of tho same COMPANY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
ANGRY MOTHER ARRIVES TOO LATE
Reaches Lawyers Office Only to Find Daugh-
ter Already Married.

There a merry little comedy enacted late on
Wednesday afternoon in the law office OF Green
thai g. Creentha No ~ Chambers street when
Samuel Fliegelman. Of No % WIllett street n
young lawyer and his fancee. Miss Sadie Levy. OF
No 124 Ludlow street. rushed breathless into the
Office and begged TO be married with all possible
dispatch The ceremony which performed by
William Greenthal, over the papers had been
drawn up and signed and were being handed to
the happy bridegroom when the brides mother
who had other plans for her daughter. entered the
room As she learned That her daughter
married she became excited according 10 Mr.
Greenthal said that her daughter was a minor
and that she would Immediately bring suit annuI
the marriage. Fliegemau and his bride had tried
In vain to rabbi IN Henry street to marry
them. The witnesses Were Edward Flynn Of No.
"a Avenue G, and the brides sister. Mrs. Fannie
Newfeld, of No. l24 Ludlow street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
NO SESSION on SUBSIDY
House Sits Late TO Make Room for
Bill AROther Dan.
rF1om Tbs Tribune Bureau

Warrington, Feb. 21.-JUs+ when the advocates Of
ship subsidy thought they had everything arranged
for TIE consideration Of the measure III the House
Speaker Cannon sad something that left them in
DOUBT Is 10 their standing. Despite the fact that
NJ Watson. Republican whip, secured ihs sig
nat1re- Of mere tAau ore hundred persons who
:ect o. ship subsidy. and thus meet the require
mis- way cIea- today 20 have the measure
taken up tonight.
conference On the subject between the Speaker
General Grosvenor, chairman Of the Committee on
Merchant Marine and Fisheries from which the
tive Littauer, Mr.. Payne. Republican floor leader
Bnd Mr.. Humphreys was held at 3 O'Clock this
afternoon. II vas stated afterWard that subsidy
would not De brought up at present
As 2 compromise. the Speaker gave his influence
70 tee rushing through with respectful Difference
the minority % the Sundry Civil Appropriation
til- He agreed 70 have he House continue It's
afternoon session long as q quorum could be
4rtle faith that sufficient number Of Republicans
would remain % form quorum. Their enthusiasm
foT subsidy. however, led them 70 60 without
their dinners. break social enEaZeInents and o
They remained vsliautiv At their posts. ard so did
the Democrats. WHO were filed with suspicion.
The attitude Of the Republicans IN remaining At
me CspitOl encouraged the subsidy leaders They
noR certain that the Speaker VIII give them a
CAV FL which 20 have the measure considered. So
confident are they that Il viii be agreed to that
they are again considering the advisablity Of pass
Ing She bill without debate
Several times, on demand, p quorum was counted
- to-night's session Many Of the members APP
pesred IN evening dress. At 1913 p. n. the com
rlittee rose, having completed ninety-sX pages Of
ire bin and Immediately thefeafteT the House ad-
led
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
TO CELEBRATE DAY.
Usual Ceremonies and Dinners to
Mark WaShington's Birthday.

Washington's Birthday VIII be celebrated through
out the country to-day with the usual services IN
the churches. dinners. parades and patriotic ad-
dresses Here IN New York the feature Of the DAYS
celebration VIII be the placing Of a bronze tablet
Of Washington at Prayer at Valley Forge" on
the east buttress Of tho Treasury Building in
Wall street. The tablet IS tho gift Of Corporal
John J. Clancy. or Lafayette Post. Grand Army OF
tho Republic.
There will be a public celebration this afternoon
al Washlngtons headquarters 16Oth street ana
Amsterdam avenue, under the auspices of the
Washington Headquarters Association, founded by
the Daughters OF the American Revolution. The
old Volunteer Firemeu OF this city viii have
parade and review this afternoon at the cottage.
lIth street and Union Square. AT the West Side
Young Mems Christian Association Professor Liv-
ington Barbour, Of Rutgers College. viii give a
recital OF Rip Van Wrinkle this evening The de-
partment OF public lectures OF the Board OF Edu-
cation has arranged for number Of lectures 70
be delivered tonight IN the various schools
throughout tho city The College of tho CITY OF
New York held n celebration Yesterday afternoon in
Townsend Harris Hall at which DR.. James II.
Canheld, librarian OF Columbia University the
prinriDal SPEAKER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
RATLWAY HOURS BILL.
Wisdon1 of Substituting Esch Meas
ure Considered Doubtful.
tFrom The Tribune Bureau

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE House Committee on
Interstate Commerce is doubtful as to the wisdom
OF attempting to force upon the House the Esch
substitute for the La Toilette Railway Employees
bill. designed 20 prevent the overwOrking Of the
employees. The President has taken a hand in the
matter. and intimated to Chairman Hepburn OF
the committee that IL would be wise to consult
with such labor leaders F. P. Sargent, Commits
sioner General Of Immigration, and Frank Nor
rison. secretary OF the American Federation Of
Labor. before pressing the bill further This is said
TO have been the the bill not rushed
through the House to-day. as had been planned
yesterday under suspension OF the rules.
The labor leaders say that the Esch substitute
leaves too many loopholes for the railroads TO
escape from the penalty sought to be visited upon
them for working their employees long hours to the
detriment OF the public service. The President Is
said TO favor the La Toilette bill ~ passed the
Senate. and 10 be unwilling to accept the Esch bill
should be agreed upon in conference and by both
houses. Unless something can be done immedi-
etely TO remedy the bill. II IS generally believed
that all legislation the subject will fail at this
session No time had been set tonight for taking
vote In the House. and for the present the meas
IRE will give way to ship subsidy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
STEPHEN N. wiNsLow.

Philadelphia Feb H--Stephen y Winslow.
editor of THE Commercial List and Price Current,
died here to-day. He eishty-one years old and
for sixty-fve years was actively engaged In news
Daner work IN this city. He often referred 70
as the oldest reporter and the dean OF the
Fourth Estate" He contributor TO the first
issue Of The Evening Bulletin" In this city. on
April 10 lS4- and up 70 the time Of his death fur
nlshed commercial reports for that newspaper. He
was also for many years writer on The Phils-
delphia inquirer" In ls4S Mr.. Winslow wrote and
published Biographies OF Successful Philadelphia
Merchants" He was born in Hartford. Vt n
1926. In recent years he had been a sufferer from
locomotor ataXia and for several months had been
confined 10 his home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
RECORD APPROPRIATIONS.
ar. Ta5cneg Fears Defcit-A ppeals
for EcOnOmu.

Washington, Feb. Pin a speech in the
House to-day Representative Tawney. chairman
of the Committee on Appropriations. said the
appropriations for the present session Of Con-
gress would exceed any ever before made at one
session.
MI Tawney said that rough estimate of the
appropriations already made and to be made
showed that at this session of the Seth Congress
they would mount up to zoos, pa. 46S. more
by many millions than at any session Of the
Congress He said that If the revenues in the
next year did not increase over those OF the
present year the Treasury Of the United States
was facing deficit of S100OO0OOO at the close
patriotism OF the House to do nothing more TO
Increase the aggregate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
ELLIS ISLAND IMPROVEMENT.
Good Prospect for Appropriation of $3.50 900
by Congress

Washington. Feb. 21-The prospects arc
bright for the appropriation by Congress Of
SG5OOOO for the improvement OF the buildings
at the Ellis Island immigration station in the
next fiscal year. Items Of $250000 to complete
the contagious disease hospital on the island. in
accordance with revised plans and 100000 for
making additions and Improvements to the main
building have been included in the Sundry civil
Appropriation bill There IS little doubt about
their passing the House.
In the last year IT has been necessary to spend
large sums of money for tho care Of diseased
immigrants I'm hospitals IN the city. So difficult
was 81 to place the sufferers that the depart
ment at time considered the advisa biltty Of
fitting up a boat "A 4 hospital
The main building. constructed for the han
ding Of not more than three thousand persons
daily, has been found inadequate Nearly six
thousand persons are handled at the station on
some days The eating and sleeping quarters
also have been unsatisfactory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
DIR. TAFT TO VISIT CUBA.
Revenue Returns Indicate Island Is
in Good Condition, He Says.

Washington Feb. 21.-Secretary Taft an
nounced to-day his purpose of paying another
visit TO Cuba to look for himself into conditions
there and compare them with those last fall
The Secretary will make this trip early IN April
next. stopping at Havana on his voyage to or
from the Isthmus, whichever may be more CON
venient.
The Secretary, in answer TO inquiries to the
prospects of a withdrawal Of the American
forces In Cuba, indicated that the date would be
determined entirely by the complete restoration
of order and demonstration OF the fact that a
peaceful and fair election could be held
In to an invitation to give his view Of
the present conditions in Cuba. his attention
first being directed TO apparently conflicting
newspaper reports Of the effect of the present
situation I'm the island upon business. Secretary
Taft said:
4 estimate the conditions IN cuba about Ike
this: The revenues OF the island to-day are just
great they were In the days ~ President
Palma They indicate that the business inter
ests have full confidence I'm the success of the
present years sugar crop. Letter after letter
comes to me from Governor Masoon with ref
erenCe TO the credits that have been established
through banks in Havana with Europe and else
where. showing that ample money is being ad-
vanced. Work is being done in the field and
there is every prospect that a larger sugar crop
will he made than ever before Judging from
the revenue exhibit which should be a good in
dication, the conditions IN cuba to-day
celent"
Secretary Taft also said that he would visit
Porto Rico This viii be by direction 81 the
President, who desires TO know more of the
islands affairs than be had from the official
reports which reach him periodically. In Oc-
take part IN the installation Of the new Legis-
lsture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
TO STOP WATER TNQUTRV
House Committee ProCides No
Funds for Worh, Near Here.

Washington. Feb. 2L-The work OF investi-
eating into the water supplies Of New York and
New Jersey. now being carried on by the United
States Geological Survey. IS likely TO como TO
an abrupt stop. The House Appropriations
Committee. IN a spirit Of sudden economy. has
cut off the money for the operations Of the
scientific force engaged on the important work
and unless Chairman TRwney and his associates
change their minds within the next few days
or the House replaces the item in tho bill the
projects viii be abandoned for "A year az least,
and perhaps for all time.
II the Investigations were discontinued for
even twelve months. experts Of the geological
survey declare. irreparahle damage would be
done. for the force under pay would have
10 be discharged. the data left incomplete. and
much Of the work now under way would have to
be ended in an unfinished condition and thus
much OF tho money heretofore expended would
be thrown away. For thirteen years the geo
logical survey has been studying the water sup
ply Of the United States and furnishing valuable
information to the states. municipal govern
1nents and private citizens. Stream measure
ments. Investigations of underground water sup
plies and studies of the best methods for pre-
venting pollution Of surface and underground
sources Of water supply have been the most i'm
portant features Of the work carried Out
of these undertakings have sprung many i'm
portant commercial enterprises ana great pub
lie works. The measurement OF surface streams
has been of untold Importance IN the irrigatlous
projects Of the West. and the investigation into
the quantity and quality Of underground streams
has assisted scores of cities TO obtain adequate
supplies for domestic
In New York large number of stream meas
urement stations are maintained IN cooperation
with the State Engineer. and a series OF reports
have been published giving results Of the work.
These data OF great value 20 cities and
towns which may desire to the streams as
sources Of supply for public water systems. to
engineers who developing water power
plants and to all communities interested in the
Industrial development Of their natural re-
sources trustworthy information concerning
the amount Of water available cannot be OBJ
tanned from any other source.
A thorough investigation has lately been he
gun Of the ground water resources Of the Trias-
sic area IN New York and New Jersey. which in
cludes Rockland County. New York and such
cities Trenton, Newark, Paterson and Jersey
City From Industrial point Of view this re-
gion is Of the most important districts in the
United States, and the ground waters are among
the most valuable Of it's resources.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
NO GRAZING LEASE Law,
ProUision To BE Stricken ont on
Point of order.

Washington Feb. lit was conceded to-day by
Senator'S in charge OF the Agricultural Appropria-
ton bill that the grazing lease provision will be
eliminated from the bill n point OF order. Sew
eTal Senators desire TO make speeches on the pro
vision before II is stricken out otherwise this ao-
ton would have been taken to-day
The reading OF the Agricultural bill was com
pleted after most OF the day had been spent in de-
bate on the forestry system and the grazing land
provision There IS 70 he decided objection. accord
ing 10 Senator Lodge, several provisions relating
TO the bureau of chemistry OF the Department II
Agriculture, and these passed until to-
morrow. An amendment agreed to, at the
suggestion Of Senator Nelson which viii add Sc 900
each year 70 the approDra ton for each agricultural
college until the total each state for
these colleges shall be $4,000 annually The annual
appropriation ct present for agricultural colleges
5000 The salary Of the assistant secretary Of the
department was Increased from $500 10 $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
SEVERE REPRIMAND FOR POLICEMAN.
Arrested Man After He Had Shown Him
Letters Of Identification.

William O'Bren. a nveryman living No. 52s
West 153d street, prisoner In the Harlem
court yesterday. and before his discharge the
ma gistrate reprimanded PatrOlman Br7iggernan of
the West 1921 street station, who made the arrest
The policeman told the court that a report Of a
man being held up had been given him and he
out arrest the highwayman. Then ne met
O'Rrien and the latter refused 10 questions
satisfactorily and he arrested him a suspi-
cioUs person.
Magistrate Crane told the policeman. An arrest
ike this IL outrage. a respectable giving
you letters and every means Of Identification posi-
bic. and then you IN bull headed way go and
make arrest! II I would happen to meet you
on the street night ! suppose you would ar
rest me, wouldn't you? This arrest is a disgrace
and outrage and Mr. o Brten is honorabl dis
charged"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
DUBOIS HITS At HORIZONS.
Suggests Constitutional amendment
against POIygamg.

Washington. Feb. Ex-senator Dubois intro
duced resolution to-day tnstructing the Com
mittee on Judiciary 70 prepare an amendment
10 the Constitution TO be submitted to the two
houses Of Congress and by them 10 the various
states. which shall prohibit polygamous mar
rfage and which shall also require all persons
filling national state offices to take an oath
that they not and Will not become members
Of any organization the rules Of which require
them to disregard their duty to support the
Constitution.
morrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
ARMY AND NAVY NEWS
From The Tribune Bureau +

Washington February q
ORDERS IsSUFD.-The following orders have
been isshsd.
ARMY
M n 5-s; DtyIs a9a Panel Fly "
JAMES NJ WHEELER. EDWARD 4. STUART.
NrCAULEY SAMUEL. D. MAIIsTER. ROBERT J.
E ETSI71P Elisha = ABEoIT JANIS l. L0Nei.
iANG66x ana Sa na1Is vS aPl = %
SoMBRE, CLARENCE CARRIG4N. HOWARD L
FERRIS. JAMES u TAYLOR. GUY F. q HANNA.
HAYES JR oTfxFRE f7ofF- JOIN G5F1I =
T sAFE ,r n L RoLL II, = ANDERSON.
t7re board Ires.l7 san Francisco. Tor eyaTns--
''O 9sehF S sTrl Es rSE E2Ea ze sT 55H
F. HAI\S. WILLIAM l.ASSIIER. CLINT G
sNows First I1eutr4ants LoITs r: BoIsEAC; W
sHEIlT0N. AUGUSTUS b WAKEFIELD. CL1AUDTTs
aFTZESY a1s FRF Il PT,FPY ans sas
ond I1eutsneRts yIARLBoRoUGH CHURCHILI-
GIFTS, GEoRGE r tLLlS. rELHAM D Glass
HoNEYCJTT. CIINELEs I SMART, RORERT ~
sINGLEs p6NAIp c CTRRISoN LOUIS h
MKINIA5 BENIAMIN III i: WIIIIANS WILIs Il
ROESIER. ELLERY W. NILES. ADEI.NO GIBSON.
AETHrR H c{FTEf wALFEE E rRossEs
q MFrrI.FR JAMES 5 RrEpsIt1w' E1RT.
corps. before board Fort Riley. Tor sTamlnas0A
Lieutenant Coo1e, ALBERT TODD. artillery corps. -
duty acting military secretary. Department %
Lieutenant colonel GEORGE r CECIL, 10Th Infantry
Mnt0r JOSEPH ? 0NEII =" 3oth Infantry. Fort Logan
frgm GsnersI Hospital. washington Barracks. %
Firs Ileq,sa'qi EFEDTEIcT I gycE artillery o'r7~
Captain JAMES X. THOMPSON. from 1ttH 70 s't IN
rrs isate1 A rD S} 2 ; M ' j osry
corps. Battery field artillery. S1-h Cuua-
ps1y. coast artillery. Sort Stevens
NAVY
Surgeon J NJ MOORE naval hospital Norfolk
ptaL Boston TO duty IN cOnns-tiou Nith the dtstnE
81 the Vermont.
Faymaster JACKSON navy ward. Boston. dutY
IN connection with the sitting Of the Vermont.
MOVEMENTS OF VESSEL. S-Th~ following
movements OF vessels have been reported 70 TIA
Navy Department
ARRIVED
February 2O-The Rhode Island Hampton Roahs.
SAILED
February ie-The Mayfovor from Havana for '7uan-
Fsbruary 2O-The Frairs from Cienfuegos Tor
Des Noi1es from \atch0z Tor Baton Rouze
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
WILLIAM c. M,MILLAN.


nv Telrgraph o. The Trbunr
Detroit Feb. H-William G Mcmillan. head Of
tho Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company
the Detroit and Buffalo Steamship Company. and
prominent thirty other large industries died at
his home here tonight. after eight weeks i'll
with pneumonia. He the unsuccessful
candidate for United States Senator succeed r.
A. Ager.
Mr. Mcmillan was the eldest Of the late Sen
Rtor James Mcmillan. who chairman Of the
Board of Control OF the District Of Columbia. He
born here I'm 1851. and educated Yale.
He leaves a wife and two children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
TO FIGHT MISSOURI Two-cENr LAW.

Try Telegraph to The Triboue
g Louis Feb IA conference was held here
to-6ay on the question II contesting the two-oent
Passenger rate law soon 70 be placed on the Mis-
souri, statutes. The Rock Island road repre-
scented bv President Wincheil, the Frisco by Presi
cent Davidson. he Missouri Pacific d Iron Noun
tain nv Vice President Cochran. the Wabash by
Elce-President Blodgett and the Missouri, Kansas
{ Texas BY General Passenger Agent st George
Al present were Of the opinion that the passenger
service !u Missouri could not be maintained a
f~o-cert basis. and that the validity Of the law
could successfully attacked IN either the federal
state courts the ground II couhscaUOn. An
orhev conference is 70 be held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-22
MORRIS PARK OWNERS WIN.

decision handed down by Referee Thomas a
Thatcher yesterday dismissinE the condemnation
suit OF the New York Boston & Westchester Rail-
road Company against the owners Of the Norris
Park property. in The Bronx, marks victory for
the Morris Park Isople in that the attempt By ths
Westclester railroad 20 build its railroad IN an
op-r cur across tlo property defeated Ths
WestChester railroad attempted 10 condemn ia
right Of way through Morris Park and the property
owners resisted. The has been fought for a
wear. the owners claiming damages or Sl566oto TOR
approximately six and half acres sought To -
condemned.