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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05
SHOTS AT PEACE DOVE
PATRIOTS FIRED THEM.
General Tariffs Vas Sir-Inch
ShelHPlenty of Small Guns.

The New York Society of the Order of the Found
ers and Patriots of America held Its eleventh an
nual dinner at the Hotel Manhattan last night.
commemorative at the same time the $lst ami
versary of the settlement of Manhattan Island and
the establishment of colonial government In New
Netherland. There present about one hundred
men and women. Edward Hagaman Hail, governor
of the society, the POSTMASTER The other
speakers and their toasts were our Order,
Theodore Fitch; Jamestown" Congressman John
S. Wise; The Army Brigadier General Henry $
Turril. L S. A. retired: The Navy Rear Ad-
miral Joseph b. Coghan; New England Gov
ernor Rollln S. Woodruff OF Connecticut. and New
Amsterdam-New York. General Stewart l. Wood
ford, past governor general of the order.
General TurTill. who filled the breach made in
the speakers list by the absence OF Major General
Frederick D. Grant criticised the recent peace con-
gress and the effort at disarmament.
IT you to dismiss the police force in New
York" said the general. "or the national guard
there would be anarchy in twenty-four hours. And
1t is with the nations. Arbitration can be eff
fected only when there is power 10 force arbitra-
ton. But 1t will never come.
Andrew Carnegie who is strenuous for peace
made his fortune from the steel rails used 10 con-
struct railroads guarded by soldiers and from ar
NOR plate.
II think an army and navy needed to pro-
tect our interests on the Pacific. and they will be
attacked unless they are protected This is an UNI
answerabe argument TO the vaporugs of the peace
General Turru traced the work of the army from
the time of the Indian campaigns the Western
plains, when. too, he said the army denounced,
to the present time. When he mentioned that sax
teen thousand troops took part in the Spanish
American War in Cuba aided by the Rough Riders
Admiral Coghlan interrupted with the faCetious
mark. Aiding the Rough Riders, you mean
The army said the general had not received
enough credit for its part in building up the
country.
In the first fifty years OF Colonial life, said Mr..
Fitch the next speaker. the foundation of this
nation. English speaking OF S30O.o00,
was laid. and to-day this country is world power
Some of the foreigners that have come here have
been successfully blended, but II the immigration
continues / cannot say what the outcome will be;
but am believer IN the survival of the httest,
l think that the Anglo-Saxon will continue 10
prevail
The great hordes OF China liable 20 wake
and then the yellow race Will try to overthrow
the white race. For such contingency we Will
require a big army and powerful navy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

W W. Passage. chairman of the programme COM
mittee for the forthcoming Clews-kirkpatTick de-
bate on Capitalism versus Socialism at the Co.
mmbia Theatre. Brooklyn, next Sunday. mas re-
ceived a letter from Edwin Markham In whlch ne
says that he Will be happy 10 serve as chairman
At St AIMS Episcopal Church. st. Ann's avenue
ana East 10th street. Morrsania, special sermon
for men will be preached this evening at o'clock
by the Rev Lewis Russell lowering.
c. a. Coutant general manager OF the new dry
goods house OF Greenhut 6 Co. Sixth avenue and
18th street which will open next September an
nounceS that only such methods and service as are
essential To first class trade will be maintained.
Mary Johnson, eighty years old. appeared in the
Harlem court yesterday charge OF vagrancy.
The magistrate informed that the woman had
$3.50 In bank which she would not touch and COM
mtted her to ST. Zitas Home for INDECENT Women
Ralph Ducoe chauffeur for Frederick Lewsohn.
was held In 500 bail yesterday for examination to-
morrow in the West Side court. charged with
speeding his automobile while driving his
plOyer up upper Broadway.
Robert Graves. "a negro porter employed in the
Imperial Hotel. held in 1000 hail in jefferson
Market Court yesterday for examination tomorrow
on charge of having stabbed Robert Turner. q
White porter. several times. The latter rs in the
New York Hospital as result OF his wounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05
CHATTANOOGA WOMAN
Has Reason to Take Coffee Out of Her Family.

after drinking coffee some years became
badly run down in health, had serious indiges-
ton, flatulency and nervousness, with severe
spells of sick headache.
My physician advised me long ago TO stop
drinking coffee, but | said it would be an i'm
possibility. that l would rather do without my
breakfast and have my cup of coffee
About six months ago / tried Postum Food
Coffee and made it strictly according to direc-
tiOns l was so delighted with IL that imme-
diately discontinued coffee and began using
Postum l have not had Il pound of coffee in
my house since and never expect To again. All
symptoms of indigestion have disappeared en-
tirely and my nerves are growing stronger every
day. My weight has increased about twenty
pounds and | now weigh more than | ever
weighed in my life.
Il have known people to- try Postum and
throw II aside. for the reason that they made it
carelessly. 1t has delicious flavor and is
dark and rich as Mocha or Java, If properly
boiled, but If not boiled long enough 1t Is taste
less. Put piece of butter in pot the size OF
n navy bean to prevent boiling over.
My husbands weight has increased thirty
pounds since he began drinking IT, and nv lit
tie boy, who has been very delicate and did NOT
eat as children usually do. used TO drink coffee
at breakfast. After / gave him Postum for A
Few days his appetite improved and he is gain
Ing In hesh daily. You can imagine we are
STRONG friends OF Postum Food Coffee ;"
Iheres reason" Read The Road to Well
ville." in pkgA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05
F4SSETT ON THIRD TERN.
Thinks President Cannot AU0m It
Tiezcs on KELSEY Case.
[From The Tribune Bureau

Washington, May 4.-Representatve j. Sloat
Fassett of the 33d New York District. is in Wash
tngton accompanied by his wife, being the
10 Atlanta He has seen the President, and at the
New Willard tonight was outspoken IN expressing
the belief that Mr.. Roosevelt would unable to
avoid taking a third term. He Endorsed the present
attitude Of Governor Hughes and took shot at
the politicians who have opposed him the
moval of Kelsey.
LAS the matter stands at present" said Mr.. Fas-
sett. Il cannot any for the President 10
escape being renominated next year The demand
for him is such that, although In his heart he may
feel like declining the people will require his
nomination because they feel they need him. and
he Will be compelled to accede to that demand Men
from all sections tell me that their neghbors want
only Roosevelt, and so overwhelming is the call
that, although am opposed TO the third term on
principle. | think the precedent should be ignored
IN the present case.
Governor Hughes viii win his fight because II Is
the peoples fight, and Yet IT would be easier
victory if he a little more human. Right does
not always conquer, and the Governor might aid IL
If he but unbent somewhat and called the Senators
into conference and talked Legislative matters
The Kelsey defeat does not mean that his other
issues also TO meet defeat. and. while that
subject, might say that, in my opinion. the issue
on that question was merely matter OF dollars
and cents. Some of the leaders the Senate floor
have been hard hit In Wall Street lately. and they
were badly in need of the money"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05
BENNETT RELEASED IN $4,000 BAIL.
Friends of Broker Raise Cash-Douglass
Still Prisoner.

Oliver NJ bennett, the broker. to whom William
o. Douglass assistant loan clerk OF the Trust Com
pany of America turned over great part OF the
$500 900 in bonds taken from that institution was
released from the Tombs on bail yesterday. he
had been there since week ago Wednesday on
the charge Of having received stolen goods.
Forbes J. Hennessy. counsel for bennett pre-
scented 20 District Attorney Jerome a certified
check for $4,000. the amount OF bail required The
District Attorney said It was satisfactory to him.
and after the check had been deposited with the
CITY Chamberlain. bennett was released II Is W.
derstood that the amount was raised by suoscIlP
ton among the relatives and friends OF the oroKe
Douglass IS still in his cell In the Tomos ROBERT
son Honey his counsel, is said TO have remarheu
that he did not want his client TO be released tor
fear he might hurt his case by talking TOO mueh
about II. Mt,
Mrs. Douglass wife OF the prisoner, told the us
+rict Attorney that her father was prepared 10
furnish cash ball to the extent or SlO'""' II ms
could be assured OF getting the money back 0y
August ! when he would need IL 20 meet sollle
notes Mr Jerome said he thought the case "ouo
he disposed OF by August and If II should not DC
the money could be recovered at any time oy nav
ING the prisoner surrender himself There IS Some
ta7k among the friends OF Douglass OF setuns "
n nooI TO bail him out. Mrs. Douglass Will taIs
With the District Attorney about the question OK
hal tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05
FINANCES OF EXPOSITION.
Their Basis Stable, Official Says
Bonds for 10000 Issued.

Norfolk. Va. May An answer TO reports that
the jamestown Exposition Company has become
financially embarrassed. Barton Myers. governor
OF ways and means OF the exposition company. to-
day gave out the following official statement on
behalf OF the exposition company;
1t is true that the exposition company desires
which, II II be obtained on reasonable and
satisfaCtoTy basis Is to provide for certain pay
ments buildings which are being completed, and
for various items of construction and landsCaplng
and improvements OF streets which desirable
for the attractivenesS of the exposition.
The finances OF this exposition moro
stable basis than has been the case with other
positions IN that II owns the land on which it's
pendtures have been made, large proportion OF
which permanent in their character consisting
Of buildings, streets. sidewalks, complete system
lighting. It is, therefore in a position to issue
mortgage bonds 10 meet its debts II the directors
deem II eXDedient
The amount desired will fully equip the EXPOSE
formed before June i. Tho OF construction
has somewhat increased by the high price OF labor
and by bad weather during the last two months.
II mortgage is made issuance of
bonds IL will provide that any states or others
who have taken options their sites shall be en-
titled 10 pay for the same under the terms of OPP
ton, the amount being applied 10 the payment Of
the bonds the trustees being empowered on receipt
OF the same, to release the site purchased from
the lien Of the mortgage, thereby securing to the
purchaser a clear title Of such sites Il may
purchase
President Tucker and Messrs. Johnston and ELI
son. OF the exposition board of governors who
were in New York yesterday, did confer with one
party there in relation TO taking the proposed
issue negotiations with whom pending.
The board OF directors tonight authorized tho
issue Of 900 In bonds. the 800 acres Of exposi-
tion grounds being offered security.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05
STREET SUFFERS FROM "BUNCO."
NewsbOys on Trail of Bogus Brother Who
Touches" Customers.

A young man has been prowlng around Wall
street for the last two weeks touching" different
persons for amounts varying from 80 cents to s..
His methods original. lie tells his victim that
no is brother of the newsboy from whom the
victim has been buying papers With this claim
to friendship he politely asks for half a dollar
or so for old acquaintance sake. On the promise
to return IT
The newsooys in the district do not acknowledge
the relationship. Many of them have lost GUS
toners. The boys began to get anxious, and YES
terday more than score of those who generally
gather at Wall street and broadway held an in
dignation meeting and evolved plots OF vengeance
against the offender.
one youngster, who had been upbraided by n
broker for falling to make good a sum of money
borrowed by his fictitious brother told Tho
'newsies" that there ought to be something did
ding with de bunker steerer." With these sound
words of advice the kids got hot on the trail
If the borrower is caught he will be treated
rather with kid fists than kid gloves The bows
have organized vigilance committee, the mem
beers OF which have been assigned to keep a look
out for the swindler. Another committee has been
appointed to warn the unsophistcated brokers
against Brother Bill. the Borrower"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05
WILL SUE OVER CHICAGos CANAL.
Right to Reverse Waters of Calumet River
To Be Tested in the Courts.

Washington May A Chicago delegation
headed by Governor Deneen, which came here 70
the government to institute proceedings en-
joining the sanitary district Of Chicago from con-
tinuing the project of reversing the waters OF the
Calumet River. which is a part OF the drainage
canal scheme was successful in its undertaking
Secretary Taft promised to bring the desired law
suit.
The purpose of the, conference here to-day TO
settle the legal status OF the project. Notice had
been given by the War Department that objec
tons would be raised against reversing the waters
of the Calumet River, which is a navigabe stream
and the sanitary district OF Chicago then asked
a permit TO proceed with the work. The per-
NIT refused and the district prepared 10 con-
tinue without permit. In order to determine the
rights of the city before spending too much money
It agreed that the matter should be taken into
the courts Secretary Taft to-day assented to this
course and the necessary petition Will be prepared
at once and filed in the United States Circuit Court
Chicago
About SO 100000 will be expended on the project
should Chicago win in the legal proceedings. AL
ready $4,000 of this amount has been used. The
delegation composed of Governor Deneen, r.
r. Mccormick. president E c. Lindley, attorney
and Isham Randolph, chief engineer Of the sani-
tary district. ard Representative Foss. Of Illinois
During the conference Secretary Taft had with
him General Mckenzie, chief Of engineers OF the
War Department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05
NO CHARGE TO JAMAICA.


Phiiadelp hia, May 4.-CongTessman J. Hampton
Moore. OF this city, o-nght gave out letter from
Secretary of War Taft IN which the Secretary de-
MES reports that United States government
rendered u bill jamaica Tor supplies furnished
at the time Of the earthquake. The Secrotarys
letter IS in part, IS follows
On January the Governor of Jamaica wrote Il
letter OF acknowledgment and thanks To the chair
man OF The lsthnllau Canal Commission Tor the
supplies, and stated that this government viii be
round ready 10 assent to Whatever adjustment the
United states government Will permit No bill.
however, mas been rendered 10 the jamaican gov
eIuIltIt Tor the payment Tor these supplies.
In -.
request OF the British Legation Havana,
from United states quartermasters stores in Cuba
ON February the British charge d'attaires
at Havana III a letter TO the provisional
government of Cuba, stated that he had been
requested by the Governor of Jamaica
yey the thanks of the Jamaican government
for the supplies, and that the Governor further
said that as some OF the recipients of the tents
eral relief fund, the government of Jamaica viii
be glad il ii De permitted the privilege OF repaying
the invoice values OF the property 10 the United
states government, as otherwise IL would be in the
very lnFidious position Of making money for the
fund out of the generosity OF the United States
government or of standing neutral while the relief
them
The matter was submitted to me by the provis-
ional Governor OF Cuba for instructions, and in
View OF tie circumstances under which the request
was made, ! authorized the Provisional Governor
10 to the British charge daffaires that if the
government OF Jamaica desired repay the in
government the commanding general of the army
OF Cuban paCication, by whom the tents were
The money and cover II Into the Treasury of the
United States Up 20 the present time, however
no Eayment has been made and no bill has been
presented - the Jamaican government for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05
TITOUS ESTATE 1HIX-UP.
Creditor to 1sk That WI BE
PrOb0ted.

The filing OF petition tomorrow in the Surro-
gates Court by Frederick Wiener. n lawyer. on
behalf of one OF the creditors OF Nine. Vitous. to
have her will admitted 10 probate, IS likely to
stir up a lively wrangle among the lawyers In
terested II the petition is granted. 1t s understood
that Mr.. Wiener will make application for his eli
ent for the appointment OF a temporary adminstTa-
tor OF the estate until Nine Otilie Komarous. OF
Idtovel Moravia is informed that she IS the sole
legatee named in her mothers will, Forty days Is
the legal period allowed for such notification.
it was u clerk from Mr.. Weuer's office who
stopped the examination OF the contents OF Nine.
that there was a viii in which Albert D. Kubie
was named as executor. Although Mr. Kubie has
declined 70 serve. It said yesterday that the
other interested lawyers would make vigorous OBJ
lection should Mr.. Wiener himself apply for the
temporary Enthusiastically and would insist that
the estate be placed in the hands of trust com
pany pending the receipt OF word from Nine 10
Claimants against the dead woman's estate are
stil bobbng up but there is 50 little left OF y 10
realize on that the lawyers are chary OF sddlhs
10 their list OF clients.
Those who IN touch with Nine. Nitous' 5
transactions were asking yesterday what had be
come Of the memorandum book ledger in which
she was accustomed TO note roughly receipts and
expenditures. NO trace OF tIlis Dooh was round
when the contents OF the safe gone over on
Friday, and cursory inspection OF the premises at
No. Pa East ia street has failed TO disclose It's
wherea bouts.
The minor creditors OF Nine Vitous are protect
ed by the bankbOoks found In the safe to the
number OF twenty-five. An inventory OF the mort
cages and other papers is now file In the public
administrators office, but no other will has as yet
been discovered.
Pending the courts decision, a Waterman. de-
tailed by the public administrator, is guard at
". Flynn has given up his office there. and the
two servants OF Nine. Nitous have moved away
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05
MRS. RATCLIFFE SUED.
Peter De Lacys Daughter Recalls
Old SplendOr an Court.

Mrs Alice Radcliffe. daughter OF Peter De Lacy.
known as the "PoOiroom King" and divorced wife
Of Edward J. Radcliffe actor. was under ex-
animation In the City Court yesterday In supple
mentary proceedings for failure 10 satisfy Judg-
naent for S252 obtained by the estate OF Rosa RICE
a Fifth avenue milliner.
Mrs Radcliffe said that sometimes she was k"o"h
as Mrs Madden. though she would not eNpiAiA WY
she assumed that name.
Under examination by Mr. Herman. of Herman q
Hirshman counsel for the judgment creoltoiS' vi
radcliffe said that she and her children lived
with her father at No. 10 West list street ne
provided for all her needs, she declared MIS-
RatcIifre said that she had no alimOny from her
former husband: her father was opposed 10 nei
receiving H. Her only assets OF any Value, sno
said were five gowns two OF which she pald SlV'
each for and three bOnnets. valued at 10
MY diamonds said Mrs. Ratcire. res
owned some fine ones once. but my husband
pawned them. and 1 never got them back Ihere
was ii handsome diamond dagger worth S''o' Q
ring worth 81 CO., other rings worth 81 wv anu
pair Of earrings valued at $lVel To-Day H"' 80
What about those large pearl earrings IN your
Those replied Mrs. Ratclife. cost me = j" III
uptown department. store -, 1r,,- otbar
Her wedding ring. she said. was her only 9bte
piece OF jewery AS for evening gown. W VIM,
is also atachabe under supplementary proGeeu &
Mrs Radcliffe said she had not worn one since h0I
$40 I have no furs" she said in answer TO a
question, land when 1 need coat wear my
The answer to the next question made the attor,
ney utter a long drawn out All! Inc quesIIo sr
was. Have you bank account: Aio "
was In the affirmative.
Where is It, and how much?' . .o,r+, 20
AT the Dime Savings Bank. and 1t amounts 10
Mrs. Ratcliffe explained that her father had made
her wedding gift. as she had rnarrleU "i'''U
The examination will be continued next SATURDAY,
when Peter De Lacy. her father. will PROBABLY %
witness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05
NEWsBoYs' CLUB SUMMER PLANS.

Home club said yesterday in regard TO the club
and his work: This club founded by a former
newsboy, Jack Sullivan while crude its details
of intelligent supervision for the welfare Of the
boys has had from its inception a remarkable
get there hold upon the 'newses' The nightly
attendance is about two hundred out OF a member
ship of three hundred Having had three years
experience in boys club work in Boston | loo,
upon my call TO New York 10 take charge OF and
extend this work as a great opportunity.
1T costs approximately $500 a year to run the
club. It Is planned TO summer cottage
at Rockaway Staten Island for the summer
where We can take dozen twenty sick news
boys for a week or two at a time and give them
the beneht of fresh air, salt baths and good
food. We need immediate funds 10 carry on this
work. Contributions should be sent TO Samuel p
Booth, treasurer OF the club. No Dey street,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05
GOVERNOR DENEEE SEES MR. TAFT.
3ctk Deny That Their Conference Related
to Politics.

Washington. May 4-Governor Deneen OF Illinois
and Secretary Taft had conference to-day. fol-
lowing herring the Chicago Drainage Canal
project, that is likely be considered having
political Significance. On a recent visit OF Gov
ernor Deneen II the White House the Secretary
of War called in merely 10 meet the Gov
ernor, il said. The story then told that
the Governor was asked take up the manage
ment of the TAFT campaign IN Illinois. and. posi-
bly,, become the "favorite son" candidate IN the
state. with a view delivering the delegation 10
Nj. Tart at the oppOrtune moment. The story
was denied at that time, but II was called TO the
attention Of the Secretary and the Governor to-
day. Both denied that they had been considering
politics and laushingly declared that broad ques-
tons Of craftsmanship all that engaged their
attention. The interview was cut short by a call
from the White House FOR Secretary Taft TO go
there and confer with the President. Governor
DeDeen was guest of the President at luncheon.
The luncheon, Secretary Loeb said, was purely a
social aft. and not for the purpose of discussing
politics railroad affairs.
Governor DeReen accompanied by Representative
Toss. Of Chicago, chairman OF the Naval Affairs
Committee Of the last House OF Representatives.
lef- here for Chicago this afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-05

answer that question. Mr. Clark admitted. fur
Their, that he was unable TO give any reason for
the insertion OF the provision in the contract.
He could not say that the provision had been
drafted by Mr. Hartman or Mr. Harrimans as
sociates but he was positive that it not
drawn by the san Pedro officials. Il developed
from the traffic agreement and from further ex-
animation Of Mr. Clark that the San Pedro
company had agreed not to construct during the
life of the contract additions to its main line or
branch lines that would be in competition with
the Oregon Short Line. "northward of the par
alle OF Salt Lake City, Utah"
What effect the abrogation of the agreement
viii have the pending investigation into the
Hartman lines Is yet problematical. but the
announcement of the cancellation OF the agree
ment is received by the Interstate Commerce
Commission with great qualification.