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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
BALTIMORE CUTOFF MAY BE BUILT.
Effect of Decision Handed Down by Mary
land Court of Appeals.

Annapolis. April s.-Ths Maryland Court OF Ap-
psals to-day handed down a decision which WIN
have the eject OF permitting the Baltimore & ONO
Railroad 70 build branch line around the ho.tH-
80 o,,o 20 baltimore which will. Il is under
atooS ultimately bs used also BY the Pennsylvania
Railroad for through traffic.
The last Legislature passed bill proHioiuhs
The building OF eny railroad within certain desig
mated territory adjacent to Baltimore The BaIu-
more & Ohio Railroad. however. claiming eAeIlp-
.1, hv yirtus OF rights previously conferred upon
II bv charter proceeded 70 build eut-On intenoed
80 enabie n 10 move trains around the CITY Wtnou
ootorjng N a citizen OF Baltimore County tnrousn
whose property the proposed cut-eE was usen .a
Restraining condemnation proceedings insutItea Oy
tbo railroad The decision OF the lower court being
ADVERSE the railroad appealed the case AHe ue-
cision to-day dissolves the Injunction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
URGE COLONEL GODDARD FOR SENATE.
Lincoln Party Leader May Be Compromise
Candidate in Rhode Island.

Providence. April "a crisis Is approach
ing In the thres-cornered seuatorshfp con-
test that has waged since tire middle OF De-
cefnber. There remain now only eight days
wherein the Legislature can elect ex-senator
George Peabody WetmOre's successor within ths
time limit Of the regular sixty day session. To
date however, neither the Wetmore contingent
nor the followers Of Colonel Samuel Ponsroy
Colt are willing to admit defeat or to promise
that they viii agree 70 a compromise
Quick 60 note any changes In sentiment, the
s,rtv-one adherents OF Colonel Robert H. T.
coa5ard. the Democratic and Lincoln party can
a,aats. are urging his fitness for the Office. por-
traying him as an independent Republican
Ioval 70 the principles OF that party. though
haclsea for the Office by an element whose CAM
Dsign slogan was down with boss rule
An extension Of the session tor week or ten
5avs is advocated by many. TO-d1y's ballot
tEs fOrty-si1th, showed no noteworthy Change
in the situation. the absence Or several mem
maximum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
CITIZENS OUTWIT SHERIFF.
Tore Up Tracks to Rebuke Trolley Company
at Ossining.

Sheriff Lane Of Westchester County sent
posse OF deputies 20 Ossining yesterday TO pro-
tect the property Of the Westchester Iracrioh
Company from citizens who have been attempt
ing to put an end to its existence as puOno
service corporation. Before the arrival OF the
deputies two thousand feet Of track had been
torn up, and the Hudson River and Eastern
Traction Company. which is a new trolley com
pany headed by F. A Stratton, who recently
obtained a franchise in Ossining. followed them
up and had new rails laid.
Mr.. Stratton expects to have cars running
through the main street in Ossining in less than
a week, and eventually he will build road 70
connect the Hudson River towns with White
Plains The village authorities say that the
franchise OF the westchester company was for
feited because IL had not run cars in three
months. Robert e. Farley. counsel for the
Westchester COMPANY, issued a statement yes
terday in which he denounced the action OF the
village as illegal and unauthorized by the Wiz
Iage council He said that his company had
made all arrangements 20 repair its tracks and
resume operations on April 1.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
HAWAII FASTENING IMMIGRANTS.
Fears Present Privileges viii Be Restricted
After July l.
[FrOm Tho Tribune Bursau-l

Washington, April 3-HawaIl fears its privileges
OF inducing immigration to the Islands will be re-
etricted after July !. when the immigration
law goes into effect and Is making renewed efforts
TO get immigrants 20 go 20 the territory at once.
The bureau OF immigration wac advised to-day
that a shipload Of two thousand Spaniards had
just started for Honolulu Word received at
the same time that inspection was to DO made
at once OF another load TO start for Honolulu with
in few days. Both shiploads are going because
OF the activities agents OF the territory sent 70
Southern Europe particularly Spain and Portugal.
to induce immigration. Immigrants from these
countries are said TO be much more desirable from
the point OF view OF employers in the islands than
Oriental coolies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
PAPAL DOCUMENTS AT PARIS.
British Ambassador GOnfers with Premier
a Cardinals Letter.

Paris April 3-The British Ambassador. Sir
Francis L. BERTHE. had a long conference to-day
with Premier Clemenceau on a subject supposed
to relate TO the disclosures contained in the
documents seized at the Papal Nunciature' In
which Sir Francis figures.
The Temps" this afternoon published the text
OF a letter from the Papal Secretary of State,
Cardinal Merry Del VAL TO Monsignor Monta-
gnini. recommending the organization Of demon
STATIONS against the passage OF the law pToVlo-
ing for the separation OF Church and state. out
advising him not to compromise himself.
The Figaro this morning printed letter
from Monsignor Montagnini. the expelled sec
rotary OF the Papal Nunciature at Paris 70
Cardinal Merry Del Val. relating long conv
80, ZFons,qnor Montagnini had with
the british Ambassador The letter, II was saI
in the dispatch from Paris was gaScis sue stsy m
91L-la 1-bere he was British Ambassador IN
1GsG3 and his relations with the Pope
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
TERRANovA ALlENIsr SUES FOR FEE

Justice R6esch, In the Seventh District Municipal
Court yesterday had before him the suit OF Or.
9 Manson allenist. against ex-Judge John
T9aIrierf for professional services In connection
with the trial Of Josephine Terranova last year for
the murder of her uncle and aunt. Decision was
reserved until Friday. Manson said he had exam
tnsa the g.rl In the Tornbs and had retained Dr.
H-stton D. Eyuns. who has since testified In the
rsry case and that they found the gtrl TO be sur
ferins from hystericai insanity. Because he did
10. dnd her 10 havo epiepglc insanity, he saId h.
s-os not permitted 70 testify. Ex-Judge fslmieH
tsstidea that DR.. Manson was engaged 70 secure
49, ether ASSISTANTS and that he failed to DO
Ne was corroborated by Henry Ungsr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
OUTBREAK IN sHIPYARD STRIKE
Several Men Hurt-BIoodshed Feared When
Strikebreakers Arrive from East.

LOrain. Ohio April s.-The FIRST outbreak in
the strike at the shipyards occurred last nixhl
when a lively fight between striker, and priv,.
detectives in the employ OF the company took
place. Several men on both sides were badly
injured. but none. It Is thought. fatally.
Further trouble Is expected. as tho company
has hired a large number Of striksbrsaksrs N
the East. Thess men are now on their way u
this city and when they arrive &c Is feared thAs
there win be bloOdshsd.
IL Is known that the company has la-ua
number OF rifles and ban cartridges tn ths tn
closure ready for use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
MORE CASUALTIES AT BITLIs.
Earthshocks Continue-Most of the City's
Houses Damaged.

ConstantinOple April 3.-Consular dispatches
from Erzerum, dated yesterday, say that
stronger earthshocks were felt at Bitlis the
night Of March 81. resulting in more casualties
and the destruction OF houses. The greater
part OF the vilayet OF Bitlis is affected by the
earthquake and there has been considerable
loss OF cattle. The British consulate at Bitls
was damaged. and most of the buildings there
unsafe Though individual efforts are be-
ing made to relieve the distress 1t is hoped that
serious relief arrangements will not long be de-
layed. Slight shocks continued at Btlis when
the above advices were forwarded to Erzerum.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
THREATENING ATTITUDE OF mooRs.

rangter. April s-Professor Gently. OF the French
geodetic mission. arrived here to-day from Mo-
rocco city He said that the anti-European ex-
c,tement Of the population was not appeased. He
behaved that moro energetic measures than the
occupation OF Oudja were necessary in order 90
yooEe an impression on the population, the
Moors take no notice OF diplomatic protests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
A CUBAN MODERATE MURDERED.
Former Chief of Police at Guines Assassi-
nated-Criminal Escapes.

Havana. April 3-Jose Ayala. former Chief
OF Police OF Guines. Havana Province. was as
sassinated at GuiIles this morning The crime
apparently was political, as Ayala led the gov
eruInent forces in the region during the August
revolution. thereby mourning 50 much enmity
fhat he went to Mexico. from which country
be had just returned. The assassin who was
6 member Of the former rebel army. escaped.
The governor Of Havana has sent a committee
2Tsd several detectives TO investigate the crime.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
FRENCH MAY DAY PRECAUTIONS.

Paris. April 3.-Conjecture in regard to the labor
demonstrations on May 1. with forecasts OF dis
turbances occupies large space In the newspapers
to-day The secretary OF the Federation OF Labor
declined TO disclose the programme OF the sssocia-
fiOn He said, however, that stoppase OF work
would be general in France on that date. The
oveTnn ent's pre- cautions TO prevent disorders
Complete and the officials believe that May Day
will pass of peaceably.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
HEAVY DAMAGES FOR INJURIES.

The Jury in the OF Harry Hanson, who sued
NJ. w. Kellogg & Co, contractors and builders. OF
Manhattan IN the Supreme Court at Flushing FOR
damages for injuries received while he was In the
employ of the company. gave verdict yesterday
for $4,000 in favor OF the PLAINTIFF. Hanson alleged
that while working for the company In front OF a
building in Eleventh avenue, Manhattan brick
fell on him and fractured his skull. lie Is almost
totally paralyzed as the result OF The accident
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
LA soUFRIERE INACTIVE.

Kingston St Vincent, April 9.-Dr. Tempest
Anderson reports that the crater OF La Soufriere
Is inactive except for a small discharge of steam
IN two places. The lake is restored and vegetation
Is growing up TO an altitude OF LOO feet An exc
animation OF the materials thrown out during the
last eruption confirms the conclusions set forth in
the report made by DR.. Anderson to the Royal
Geographical Society in 1902
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
BERING STRAIT TUNNEL OPPOSED.

St. Petersburg. April 3.-The Cabinet to-day
rejected a proposal made on behalf of an Amer
ican syndicate for the construction Of a railroad
tunnel under Boring Strait by which IL was
hoped ultimately to connect the Transsiberian
with the Canadian Pacific Railroad.
The Council Of Ministers to-day announced the
acceptance OF q proposal made by the Minister
Of Finance for the reduction Of railroad freight
charges on cast iron. cast steel and steel rails
for export.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04

The scheme for a tunnel under Boring Straits
and an aIl-raI route from the United States 70
Europe has been under consideration for some time,
and the matter has been pressed IN Russia by
BARON LoicQ de Lobel, VINO represented the Anaerf-
csn-Transalaskan-S Siberian company A year ago
dispatches from St Petersburg said that the Rus
sian government WAS disposed to consider the plan
faYorably.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
col oMBIAN ASSEMBLY MEETs

Bogota, April 2-The National Assembly met yes
tsrday. Dionisio Jinenez was elected president OF
TIE Assembly and Senor Evaristo Garcia vice-pres-
dent Complete calm prevails throughout the re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
KING OSCAR IN POOR HEALTH.

Stockholm. April S-The projected departure OF
King Oscar and Queen Sophia from Stockholm has
been postponed, his majestys health Is not
altogether satisfactory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
iiAMsURe sTRIkE MoT sETTLEp.

Hamburg April s.-The conflict between the ship
owners OF THIS port and the longshoremen has not
YET been settled. A total of S45 vessels are now
waiting here 20 be either loaded or unlOaded One
hundred and forty Of the imported stevedores were
returned 70 England to-day. The total number OF
the substitute stevedores is 4.5fS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
KAISER OPPOSES EXPOSITION PLAN.

Berlin. April at was announced this morning
nat Emperor William did not favor tho movement
90 hold worlds exposition in Berlin during 1873
the twenty-hfth year Of hie majesty's reign. The
scheme viii doubtless be abandoned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
SPRING HILL coLLlERIEs CLOSED.

Spring Hin. y. s. April 3-The SDrire Hi: co.,
hsries were closed to-day on accoup. OF the stand
for union labor taken by the Provincial Workmen's
AHH5elatCn. The indica tiOns tina. the mine
owners viii not submit 10 the demands OF the men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
AaAlNsT RRgWERY OWNED Saloons

Lincoln Neb. April s.-A bin making It unlawful
for brewers and wholesale liquor men own
saloons has passed both houses OF the Legislature,
and NJ As said, will be signed by the Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
ESTIMATE OF LOSSES IN RumANlA.

Bucharest. April 3-Esimetes in the official press
pace The damages in the agraran revolt al 5000
~ but the landowners say that the losses are
much greater.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04

consideration for which she said he promised 60
leave his estate 70 her. She received, hoysyer.
only her dover OF $500 year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-04
THE LoOTING OF TEGUCIGALPA.
Rumor in Salvador of Hanging Of Children
of General Carcamo.

San Salvador. April 3.-According to reports
circulated here from Honduras. when the In
vading Nicaraguan and Honduran revolutionary
armies occupied Tegucigalpa. the capital oil
Honduras. they plundered the place and muir
dered number Of people. The children OF
General Carcamo, It is added. were hanged ny
tho invaders.
General Carcamo, whose children are said TO
have been hanged. was the HonduTan COM
rnander who defeated the revolutionists OF Hon
duras at Ell Carragal early in January. COM
polling them to fee into Nicaraguan territory
He was defeated later at San Marcos Hon
duras He gave an account of outrages said
fenceIess citizens of San Marcos, which. The
general said, was looted and sacked by the
soldiers OF Nicaragua.
The Washington times., 1907-01-20

z 7 NCLE Sam has blossomed
out as a cement manufac
turer on an economical
plan.
This has become known
through the Government 3
experiment in Arizona In making ce-
msnt for the big Roosevelt dam
Such a broad departure from what
has long been held as properly the
function and duty OF the Government
OF the United States very naturally eN-
cites comment. particularly on the part
OF the manufacturer. who contend
that IL Is not the province Of the Gov
eminent 70 engage in business IN com
petition with private and corporate en-
teF1rtse.
Many OF the friends Of the Reclama-
don Service at first were dubious as 10
the wisdom or this step and advised
strongly against il. The circum-
stances. however. we're such that the
Government was forced into the posi-
ton Of cement maker, as otherwise a
great irrigation project upon which
the future OF a rich and fertile valley
depended would have 20 be abandoned
The salt river project is destined 20
furnish a permanent and adequate
water supply for about 10000 acres OF
land In the vicinity OF Phoenix.
The Washington times., 1907-01-20

; considerable reduction from former
offers but not sufficient to warrant
acceptance Figuring the lowest rates
for rail ana wagon haul the price OF
cement st the mill under this bid could
not have been more than 90 cents a
barrel. when could not be regarded as
exoititsht ir view Of the fact chat
Western mills are now getting nearly
8 per barrel from the Government for
cement for otter projects more adj
vsUtsseously located. II WAS evident.
therefore that tie cement msnufdc-
tuTsrs Nere really DESTROYS If needing
the situation fairly. and IL was due
solely tc circumstances beyond their
control that they d.d not secure the
contract. Low as their bid was 10
meant an outlay by the Government Of
n.5S,eo0 for cement alone. or more than
s. per acre for every acre Of land IN
the valley included in the project. A
pretty heavy burden. you will agree.
10 put upon the farmers Of salt River
valley, v1o had mortgaeed their lands
10 the Government as security for the
payment Of the entire cost OF the work,
estimated az the enormous sum 81
s.. 10000
The Washington times., 1907-01-20

and helped themselves 10 a threepenny
cigar apiece Mr.. Clark was so par
ticular that he sp0ilt at least two BY
undue pinching before he could find
one TO his satisfaction.
Closing time came all too soon, Mr.
Wiggett. whose popularity was never
for a moment In doubt. developing
gifts to which his friend had never
even alluded. He sang comic songs
in q voice which made the glasses
rattle on the shelves, asked some
really clever riddles. and wound up
with conjuring trick which consisted
in borrowing half a crown from Mr..
ketchmaid and making IL pass into the
pocket OF Mr.. Peter Smith. This last
was perhaps not quite 50 satisfactory.
as the utmost efforts OF the tailor
failed to discover the coin. and he
went home under a cloud Of suspicion
which nearly drove him frantic
Il 'ope you're satisfied said Mr.
Wiggett, az the landlord. having shot
the bolts OF the from, door. returned
10 the bar.
You y ent a bit too far" said Mr.
KetchmRid. shortly: you should IA
been content with doing what 1 told
you TO do. And who asSed you to and
my cigars round?''
= got a bit excited" pleaded the
other.
And you forgot to tell EN- you're
going 70 start tomorrow 10 live with
that niece or yours in New Zealand. f"
added the landlord.
SO ! did said Mr.. Wiggett. smit-
ing his forehead. so I did I'm very
sorry; I'll tell EN- tomorrow night
Mention It casual like. tomorrow
morning" commanded Mr. Ketch-
maid and get on in the afternoon.
then I'll give you some dinner be-
sides the FIVE shillings, as arranged"
Mr.. Wiggett thanked him warmly
and. taking a candle. withdrew 10 the
unwonted luxury OF clean sheets and a
soft bed. For sometime he lay awake
in deep thought. and. then, smothering
a laugh with the bedclothes. he gave
a sigh OF content and fell asleep.
To the landlords great annoyance.
his guest went for walk next morn
ing and did not return until the even
ing. when he explained that he had
walked too far for his crippled condi-
ton, and was unable TO get back.
Much sympathy was manifested for
him IN the bar, but in all the converse
ton that ensued. Mr. Ketchmaid lis
tened in vain for any hint Of his de-
parture. Signals were of no use, Mr..
wiggett merely nodding amiably and
raising his glass In response: and
when, by considerable strategy, he
CONTINUED on Ninth Page)
The Washington times., 1907-01-20

Jem." said Mir Clark. You can say
what you like then"
Mr.. Summers looked round for sup
port. and then. seeing no pity in the
landlords eve, departed. wondering
inwardly how he was 10 spend the re-
mainder OF the evening. The company
in the bar gazed at each other soberiy
and exchanged whispers
Understand. Ned Clark" said the
indignant Mr.. Ketchmaid. Il don't
want your money in this publie-house.
Take il somewhere else"
Thank ee, but l prefer 10 come
here said the Shoemaker. ostenta-
tiously slipping his lemonade. Il like
10 listen TO your tales of the sea. in
a quiet way 1 get A lot CT amusement
out Of en-"
DO you disbelieve my word?" de-
msnded Mr. Ketchmaid. hotly.
why. o course 1 do" replied the
SHOEMAKER: we all DO You'd see
how silly they are yourself II you only
stopped 10 think. You and your
sharks,-no shark would want to eat
YOU unless it was blind
Mr.. KetcEmaid allowed this gross
AEttEtA A0AA tlA 4lAa pei HDiiu4 appear ante
70 pass unnouced, and for the first
time Of many evenings sat listening
IN torment a. the shoemaker began
the narration OF series of events
which he claimed had happened to a
seafaring nephew Many OF these bore
a striking resemblance TO Mr.. Ketch-
maids own experiences. the only diff
ference being that the nephew had no
eve at All for the probabilities.
In this fell work Mr. Clark was ably
assisted by the offended Mr. Sum
mers Side By side they sat and
quaffed lemonade. and burlesqued the
landlords autobiography, the only
consolation afforded 10 Mr.. Ketchmaid
consisting in the reflection that they
were losing a harmless pleasure Ia
good liquor. once. and once only. they
succumbed to the superior attractions
Of alcohol. and Mr.. Ketchmaid. re-
turning from a visit 10 his brewer at
the large seaport OF Burnsea, heard
from the ostler the details OF
carousa with which he had been ut
terly unable TO cope.
The couple returned 10 lemonade the
following night. and remained faithful
10 that beverage until an event trans
PRED which rendered further self-de-
Mai a mere foolishness.
II was about a week later, MIR
Ketehmaid had just resumed his seat
after serving customer. when the
attention Of all present was attracted
by an odd and regular tapping on the
brick-paved passage outside II
stopped at the tap-Toom. and a muir