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New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
SOUTHERN PACIFIC STRIKE MAY GROW
Hannahan, for Firemen, So Intimates to
E. H. Hartman. Who Protests.

Teesrams have passed between John J. Hanna
han. Grand Master OF the Brotherhood OF Locomo-
tive Firemen. and Z. II. Hartman. president OF
the Louisiana Texas Railroad and Steamship
Company and OF the Galveston, Harrisburg g. San
Antonio Railway Company. forming the Southern
Pacific Atlantic system In relation to the strike
OF hremen on that system Grand Master Hanna
mans telegram dated January !. as follows
The dispute OF the Atlantic system OF the South
erh Pacific company. notwithstanding statements
members. On other OF the lines the Feeling Ia
growing that they may expect the same Injustice
desire arbitration, We are anxious TO adjust it in
. Inat way and we insist that third party should
matter " '
Once more, in justice to the men and the pub-
lie, who viii be affected by an extension OF the
strike to other parts OF your system I ask you to
which the abrogation OF the agreement took ava
May |. Your oficials entered Willingly into ON en
egreement with the brotherhood OF TocomotIxs ono Si
Engineers that nullihed the same | await an inn
mediate answer. Not hearing from you / shall
feel that have exercised due patience and have
served final notice 10 the public
To which on the following day Mr. Hartman
replied:
Your message 1st received. Our companies are
their fremen. but have always been willing ~
join in arbitration 70 settle this dispute on which
ton that does not settle the relations between
ensineers and hremen, which is the basis OF the
"noIe trouble would be useless
we we never abrogate agreements and have abro-
gated none with our hremen. We could not com
prior to May be restored @ moTf th%t existed
agreement with our engineers. We understand the
iWIssloaers OF Labor are earnestly seeking set.
unjust treatment from companies that have al
justification OF a sympathetic strike that wotii
expose large numbers OF fremen on other lines
and hardship. ''''0'> >eieloe
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
FINED UNDER SUNDAY LAW.

Boston, Jan. 3.-Fines. discharges and continu-
were recorded IN The Municipal Criminal
Court TO-DAY in Of about sixty persons
charged with violating the Sunday law. the charges
having resulted from a move by District Attorney
Moran to enforcs the statutes governing labor on
the Sabbath Day. One defendant. who charged
with sterilizing milk the Sabbath, was promptly
discharged, when il shown that the milk was
for infants. This held be necessary work
A second man pleaded guilty to dressing shop
window and fined s..
~ Two employees Of the Boston Elevated Railway
Company who had caTted sand for the company;
two elevated employees. who had hoisted GOAL and
two bakers, who had made bread Sunday, were
convicted, on the ground that the work could have
been done on weekday. The collection of waste
paper and refuse the Common adjudged
necessary. also tho carting OF personal ag-
gage and clerical work attending it.
The cases of the young woman in charge of a
station Of the Public Library and that of teamsters
transporting theatrical scenery were taken under
advisenent.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
MIR. M'CLINTOCK FOUND
is IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
appointments in Equitable ana
HntHal-Ne1c Lazcs Planned.

The mystery of the whereab bouts of Vice-Presi-
dent McCnutock of the Mutual Life was cleared
up yesterda V, when it was declared al his Nor
ristown homes that Mr. McClntock had gone TO
Augusta. Ga.
Mr.. McCIintock. as told exclusively in yester-
days Tribune eft his New Jersey home last
Friday, unknown 70 most of his friends for an
indefinite visit the South
The Mutual Life announced the appointment
of C z. Dudley as it's Boston manager, in place
OF F. o. Keep who recently resigned. Mr.. Dud-
ley, it is said, the assistant agency super
visor who called meeting of Mutual Life man
ayers year or two ago to urge Vice President
George 7. Dexters elevation to an executive
position. Thomas c. Hindnnan mentioned Mr..
Dudley's name in his recent affidavit in con-
nection with the companys alleged election
eering allowances" instructions TO employees.
The company has appointed James E. WILL
iams as its Kentucky manager in succession to
Colonel Biscoe Hirdman, Mr.. Hindmans broth
er, and one Of the compenys alleged "coerced"
managers.
The New York Life has appointed James E.
Briggs. formerly it's London manager. TO succeed
Lee B Durstine manager of the Empire De
partnlent in this city. Mr.. Durstine was one OF
the organizers of the New North American of
New Jersey Incorporated yesterday. Henry L.
Rosenfield. supervisor of agencies of the Equita-
bic, has been appointed insurance assistant TO
President Morton The position of general audi
tor has been abolished, l. O. Fisher being ap-
pointed auditor. and F. W. Jackson and A. W.
Maine consulting auditors.
In behalf of the International policyholders
!. committee, bill will lie introduced early in the
present session Of the Legislature. looking TO
such nodificatoD of the Armstrong laws as shall
remedy the defects in the election machinery
disclosed in the recent Mutual-New York Life
elections
The Internal tionai committee expects also that
: the other reforms outlined by Its counsel on
Monday will be submitted early in the session.
Otto Kelsey State Superintendent OF Insurance,
has postponed the hearing of protests on the
Mutual Life ballots until uext week.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
PERCY NAGLE DISCHARGED.

Percy Maggie. ex-Street Cleaning Commissioner
and now the unrecognized leader of Tammanv in
the SWh Assembly District, honOrably dis
charged by Magistrate Sweetser yesterday In the
Tombs police court. where he was arraigned on a
charge of interfering with election officer
Dan" OReilly. Nagles lawyer got the witnesses
for the prosecution so tangled up that they had
mind for dates days, and almost forgot
what was the nature of the complaint.
The case had hardly been dismissed when a
man named George Fabian. said by the police to
have shady reputation, arrested by De-
tecttve Charles Hammer warrant issued ar
the Centre street court some time ago charging
him with assaulting DR.. Abraham Korn. of No 1857
Nagle- -Cowan fight was on. Dr. Korn was the com
painant.
Fabian Is said to be ex-prizehghter Korn
said that abian threw him OF the polling place
at No 70 East 10th street and prevented him from
performing his duties election officer
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
THE ROOSEVELT PUT IN DRYDoCK.
Commander Peary's Ship Found To Be IN
Good Condition Except Around Rudder.

Commander Peary's Arctic steamer Roosevelt was
hauled out the drydock Shooters Island yes
terday for the first time since she sailed on her
quest for the North Pole When the sturdy black
ship was high and dry" her hull found 70 be-
in excellent condition the great cakes OF Arctic
ice had played havoc with her rudder and dead
wood. Every bit OF woodwork abaft the propeller
had been crushed by 'he ice
What attracted the most attention. however was
the present jury rudder the last three that have
been ceverly rigged I'D by Captain Bartlett and his
crew, and by which the vessel steered all the
way from Labrador % this port. The blight OF TWO
wire smOkestack guys the ends OF which were led
forward, held the heel OF the jury rUdder place.
while its head was controlled by the mizzen boom
as ttller- Some of the false keel also broken
or by the ice. and part of the stem was stove in
All the damage will be repaired. and the fore
castle deck is TO be extended aft far the fore
side OF the fore hatch, making rooms for the
Eskimos TO live in on the next trip North.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
POSTAL CLERKS DRAW COLOR LINE.
Say They Will Strike Rather than Work
with Mulatto-Forward Protest.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Cheyenne, Wyo. Jan. 3.-One hundred railway
postal clerks have drawn the color line and have
determined to strike unless the appointment of
George Hambright. a mulatto as substitute
clerk, ia withdrawn. The men say they will not
work with a Negro.
When the appointment announced the
clerks called mass meeting and passed resolu-
tions which were sent 10 the department at
Washington, and al agreed that they would
strike before going out on a run with Ham
bright. Hambright was formerly a soldier and
took the Civil Service examination after his dis
charge from the army.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
PRAISE GOV. HUGHES.
Speakers attack Rapid Transit Com
n1lSSlOnerS.

At the Metropolitan Temple 14th street and Sew
enth avenue, organization known as the Open
Parliament had its subject for discussion last
night condemnation of the Rapid Transit Commits
sion in general and the recent advertising for
bids for new subways by routes, instead of sec
tions, as provided by law. in particular
The speakers We're August II. Stebbins. who was
the chairman; Robert Baker, known as Anti
Pass Baker ex- Congressman from Brooklyn. and
John Martin. of Staten Island, all three devotees
to municipal ownership. Letters of regret were
read from number Of public spirited men, nearly
all of whom concurred with the object of the meet
ing. Among those who wrote Ernest H.
Crosby, written only a few days ago; Alfred ].
Boulton and Frank Moss Mr. Moss wrote The
Rapid Transit Commission takes no notice of the
overwhelming sentiment against its present action
j. G. Phelps Stokes sent letter OF commendation
of the meeting. and John E Eustis also said he
was in accord with the object of the meeting.
Mr. Martin spoke in a humorous strain in de-
scribing the Rapid Transit Commission
''I must praise the act of Governor Hughes" he
said who has found the Rapid Transit Com
mission fossilzed and out OF touch with the
present generation and present transit problems
We are not claiming they thieves. but they
have consistently allowed themselves to be hood
winked, and have given away valuable securities
and found themselves utterly blind TO the citys
necessities The commission is really group of
amiabie gentlemen, rather deaf and doddering il
is true and past their prime these many years
They remind me of nothing much as Mrs. Jar
ley's waxworks 1t would indeed take a Dickens
to describe them.
What we want he continued. lis commits
sion that VIII represent and let the corporate
get their own representatives II is perfectly i'm
possible for the present commission do that.
They arc not aware that they are handing us over
bound hand and foot, TO the corporations 1t is in
deed splendid beginning for Governor Hughes /
must say so. although I worked and voted against
him. He has done better than we radicals expect
ed, and we much gratifed."
Ex-Congressman Baker made one Of his charac-
terlstic speeches. He did confne himself to the
SUBJECT at issue, but ranbled through the munich
pal ownership problem, attacking right and left
both corporations. magnates and the body polite
lie paid special attention Albert B. Boardman
counsel for the Rapid Transit Commission and
made severe statements against him
AL the conclusion Of the speeches the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED. That, in order obtain the advantages
OF actual competition by small we'll by large
contractors, the Rapid Transit Commission should
IN accordance with the permssive features Of the
itlSDerg law ask for bids for subway construction
IN IN the usual manner In which similar large railroad
contracts are glven-that is. by sections and not
under single contract for entire route and that
The matter OF operation should be deferred until
construction is we'll advanced.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
INSURANCE COMPANY STARTED.
Ex-New York Life Men Incorporate New
Concern-Power for Directors.
IBy Telegraph to The Trnouzo.

IBy IelegTa3Fh 10 Inc IfrD"s-~-l
Trenton, n j., Jan 3.-The North American Life
Insurance Company Of Newark. ". J., was incor-
porated to-day, the charter having been first ap-
proved by Attorney General McCsrter for the De
partment OF Banking and Insurance The capital
stock is 100000 the charter providing that II may
be increased a sum not exceeding 100000 The
charter is unusual in detail with which il pre-
scribes the powers of the directors They may
regulate all issues stock without regard TO the
right Of a stockholder to insist upon pro rata
division allotment OF any aliQuot parr OF the in
The right this proportion is irrevocably
vested by the charter in the directors. The com
pany made q preliminary deposit of $4,000 with
The department The incorporators are John I.
Boone, sr. John 7. Boone Jr. Lee B. DurStine J
Kent, Jake" l. Babber. Groom W Walker. j.
". Eppstein, Albert Schurr and Lawrence Priddy
This is the new company recently organized by
ex-New York Life employees 10 do business outside
New York State. tol1 already in The Tribune
The New York Life denies any connection with the
concern
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
DOUBT STORY OFw w.B. LEEDs's ILLNESS
Did Business Here Before Sailing, and
Showed No Signs of Paralysis.

William 3. Leeds ex-president OF the Rock Island
Railroad Company, whom dispatches from Rich
mond, Ind, yesterday reported as ha wing suffered
in this city a few days ago a second stroke OF
paralysls ana as having started for Paris 10 place
himself under the care of specialist there. sailed
a week ago on La Provence. which arrived az
Havre yesterday morning
Mr. Leeds spent seeeral days in New York before
sailing and during that period visited the offices OF
business associates frequently as usual Al.
though his appearance proved him TO be SICK
man. II did not suggest 70 any of his friends that
he had recently been stricken with paralysis. and
some OF them expressed yesterday disbelief Ia
had suff ed second stroke.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
GERMANS TO STUDY JAPAN's ARMY
Officers Expected to Learn Something of
War from Soldiers of Mikado.

Berlin. Jan. S.-Four officers of the general stan
to start for Japan tomorrow for two years
service in the Japanese army In order properly 10
study methods of training. strategy and other mat
ters. These officers have been making especisI
preparations for this service. and. among other
things. they have taken a course In japanese
The Japanese army received It's modern training
from German officers. but German military men
feel that Japan has brought military science
to level equal to that In Germany. and believe
that they may learn something new from the
soldiers OF the Mikado. Two of the officers will
travel TO Japan by way OF Siberia while the other
two will go by way of tho United States.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
OIL WITNESS GONE.
Tsited Waters-Pierce Com PAM,
Then Disappeared.
[By Telegraph 10 The Tribune. !

st. Louis. Jan. 3.-The police have been hunt
ing week for George W. Hendricks. an i'm
portant witness in the states's case against the
Standard and Waters-Fderce Oil companies
That he had disappeared on the night OF Decem-
Der 26 not given out until to-day.
1t his evidence which enabled Attorney
General Hadley TO obtain damaging testimony
from other witnesses. Hendricks was with the
Waters-Pierce Oil Company for twenty-five
years. leaving il about year ago TO take a
place with the American Car and Foundry Com
pany. He visited the general offices of the
Waters-Pterce Oil Company the day before
Christmas and disappeared the day after Christ
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
cITTs PAYROLL s6s.575,s5s o6.

The payroll OF the city Of New York for 1905
was S69575.359 O6 This is $5.31O.311 45 more
than in 1895 Controller Metz received report
from the City Paymaster on the transactions OF
his branch OF the Finance Department for ths
year He said that 500. III 25S 50 was paid out
by 653.345 checks. and S12S6i 1O5 Il in cash.
as weekly Payments to foremen and laborers.
This shows an increase OF So4S2 In the number
81 checks issued. The entire amount was paid
out without the loss OF cent to the city and
at the entire cost of S7665S A, or a trihe over
one-tenth of ] per cent.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
STOPS REBUILDING FORTS.
Government to abandon Strongholds
of Lozcer Mississippi.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune. !

New Orleans, Jan. 3.-The government has
stopped the reconstruction of Fort st. Philip
near the mouth of the Mississippi River. The
action created a sensation in army circles. which
cannot account for the mysterious move. Stew
enson and Adams. of Pittsburg. who held
$4,000 contract for rebuilding barracks. have
been requested for terms which they will
abrogate their contract. Complete construction
OF the fort would have amounted 10 100000 Ii
is said here that the government will abandon
the lower river forts because of the experience
with the September hurricane. when the places
flooded.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
ROBSON DESIGNATION DELAYED.

Albany Ban. 3.-Governor Hughes to-day at the
request Of Supreme Court Justice James A. Rob
son, OF the 7th Judicial District revoked his desg
nation as associate justice of the Appellate Di-
vision. 4th Department. The designation OF Jus
tice Robson of the first official acts Of the
Governor Tuesday. Justice Robson has CON
siderable litigation pending which he is desirous
of clearing up, after which, IL understood Gov
ernOr Hughes will renew the designation
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
C0NSIDINE. TO BROTHERS RESCUE.
New Yorker Attends Trial in Detroit
Says William Is Innocent.
tBy Telegraph to Tho Tribune.

Detroit Jan. 3-George Considine. formerly a
saloonkeeper in Monroe avenue but now pron-
rietor Of the Metropoe Hotel in New York CITY.
arrived IN Detroit this morning and was an in
terested listener In the recorders court 10 the
proceedings against his brother William. who
IS being tried for tho alleged theft OF several
hundred dollars from Los Angeles man
1 am here, said George, Ito extend what aid
l can for my brother. I believe he is innocent
II did not think so or IL l knew he was gtilty
] would not be here"
MI Considine left here tonight for New York
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
THINKS SCHOONER is LOST.

Moncton y. B, jan 3.-The schooner Island
City. three weeks overdue. and not having been
reported since she sailed from Canso, y. S. for
New York on November %. is believed by her
owner. Alderman w H. Edgett OF this city TO
have been lost. The vessel had A crew of nine or
ten men. Alderman Edgett is inclined 10 the heller
that derelict sighted by the steamer Admiral
Dewey IN the Gulf Stream on December 20 was the
missing craft. The Island City was a three masted
schooner Of 30S tons. She built at East Ros-
ton in 1871.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
MEETING TO CONSIDER TRANSIT BILL.

In view OF the recommendations Of Governor
Hughes as to a local commission for railroads
meeting will be held tomorrow at 2:3O T. m at the
rooms OF the Board OF Trade and TRANSPORTATION
NO. 2O9 Broadway. The meeting is for the purpose
OF considering minor notifications OF the bill ad-
vocated by various civic organizations creating
local railroad commission. in order bring II more
nearly in line with the Governors reCommenda-
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
NORTHERN BASIN COAL OUTPUT.

Scranton Penn. Jan. 3.-The coal companies N
the Northern Basin estimate their output os coal
for 1895 follows: Delaware. Lackawanna IS
Western. sO50.00O tons; Delaware & Hudson 4llSsS
Scranton Coal Company, 100000 tons; Temple Iron
Company SEQ 600 tons
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
NEW S. S. LINE TO HAVANA READY.

Announcement made yesterday that the new
passenger service which the Brunswick Steamship
Company has established between New York and
Havana will begin to-morrow with the sailing OF
the 3OO0-ton steamer Brunswick from Pier 81, North
River, a l D. m.
The new service, which is called the Bee Line
will compete with the Mallory Line between New
York and Brunswick. Ga. and with the Ward
Line Havana.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
PERRY BELMONT WINS.

The Democratic County Committee OF Suffolk re-
organized yesterday at Riverhead. for 1907 re-
electing e. B. Dusenherry as chairman Resolu-
tons were adopted recognizing Perry Belmont as
the duly elected member OF the State Committee
from the LIST District. The executive committee had
previously passed resolution to the same effect
At the last meeting of the State COMMITTEES the
Hearst-Murphy men named ex-senator Bailey for
state committeeman. but since then Bailey has been
forced to retire
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
PORTSMOUTH FIRE LOSS s1,25oooo.

Portsmouth. England. Jan. 3--The fire which broks
out last night among the camp and equipment
stores on Gun Wharf here caused damage accord
ing 10 the official estimates amounting 10 s. 80 G.
The entire equipment of army corps was de-
stroyed- Although the COnhagratiOn is under con-
troll, masses OF smoIldering blankets and other
stores occasionally break out into fresh flames.
The cause of the fire has not bean feternined
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
ELECT JOSEPH y. HoApLY PRESIDENT.

Baltimore, Jan. sit was announced here to-day
that Joseph Fl. Hoadly. OF New York has been
elected president of the Alabama Consolidated Coal
and Iron Company in place of Colonel T. G. Bush
or Birmingham Ala, who resigned several weeks
New-York tribune., 1907-01-04
MR.. sHIVELYS AMBITION.

La Porte. Ind. Jan. "A close friend of Benja-
min f. Shively. of South Bend. formerly Congress
from the 18th Indiana District; is authority
for the statement that when the proper time ar
rfves Mr. Shively will announce his candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for Vice President Of
the United States.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-09-07
Borah Wants Immediate Trial

Boise, Idaho, Sept, 5-Senator Borah demands immediate trial upon the in- dictments against him in the United States district court charging him with land frauds Friends of Mover and Pettibone are hopeful that if Borah is convicted the prosecution against them for the murder of EX- Governor Steunenburg will be drop ped as Borah is the mainstay of the prosecution.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-09-07
Bryan Calls Taft Great PostpOner

Oklahoma City, Okla, Sept. 6-Wil- liam J. Bryan in a speech here last night replying to recent utterances of Secretary Taft on the trust question called Taft the great postponer. He affirmed that Taft always says he IS in favor of reforms and stringent regula- tion of corporate wealth and then adds that legislation for the purpose should be postponed.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-09-07
Want Bail for Pettibone

Boise, Idaho, Sept. If George A. Pettibone is not tried October 1, the date set for his trial for the murder of Gov. Steunenburg, the court will be asked Co release him on bail. When court opened this morning Judge Wood said he hoped to clear the calendar at the time set for Pettibone's trial.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-09-07
To Try Steve Adams Again

Wallace, Idaho, Sept. SC. $. Oar TOW. the Chicago lawyer, President Mover of the Western Federation, and others arrived here today to prepare for the second trial of Steve Adams Tor the murder of Fred Tyler, which will begin next Monday.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-09-07
dnt Evidence by Immunity

Lenox, Mass, Sept 5-Attorney-Gen- eral Bonaparte issued statement to- day explaining that the reason immu- nity was granted to the Chicago X Alton railroad in the matter of the Standard oil rebates was that officials of the company gave testimony without whic hthe Standard oil Company could not have been convicted.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-09-07
Would Reward Cable Operators

Washington, D. C., Sept. - Briga- dier-Geueral Allen, chief of the Alaska cable and telegraph service, recom- mends that operators on the Alaska lines be given rewards for keeping the wires in working order in the face of weather hardShipS.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-09-07
says He knows Who KiIIed doebeI

Georgetown, Ky Sept Caleb Powers made the sensational state ment today that he knows who was the slayer of Gov. Goebel, with whose murder he is charged and for which he is now on trial He says he will point out the murderer.
Seward weekly gateway., 1907-09-07
Sania Clara Sails Westward

Steamer Santa Clara arrived Thursday morning from Seattle at 1 o'clock and sailed for Seldovia at s a. m. She brought a general cargo, including 42,OOO feet of bridge timber for rail- road. Part of her Seldovia cargo was lumber for Kenai. Several passengers went through.