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New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
GRADY ATTACKS VETO.
Senator Discusses Equal Pay Ques-
ti0n-MOti0n Not Pressed.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.l

Aibauv June 2.--NOmcn school teachers, VINO
lobbied assduously for the White equal pay bill
only TO have Governor Hughes veto it, had the fur
ther disappointment Tonight Of seeing Senator
Grady's promised lightning bolt szze awhile and
expire He made his advertised attack OF the Gov
ernors veto message, but he and Senator Mhlte
agreed not 10 press TO a vote Grady's motion 10
discharge the Cities Committee from further con-
alteration Of the message that the bill might be
passed over the Governors veto. The understand
ing is that both viii take up the message some
time this week
Senator Grady began mildly enough with the dec
iaration that Governor hughes was mistaken in his
facts but before he got TO the end of his speech
he declared vehemently that if any campaign of
education is necessary the next floor, we can
have Il there as easily have had it here since
last February Most Of the legislators, bearing in
mind the attentions 10 which they have been sub
1ected considered this a dire threat against the
Governor.
In writing his veto. Senator Grady declared the
Governor seemed 10 think that the principle or
eq.3l pay for equal work new one in this
states legislation. This could be due only to his
limited experience with government affairs. since
this principle had been the policy OF the state and
you aiH find that every appropriation goes TO
the position, regardless Of he sex OF us occupant
woman for hs oepnty' unCer me law ,e aCate MI,
pa tat %o9-z4 Ihs seii9 AS ~ paip S.ry
hiIi Won have various grades for the clerks and
";rhe Governor recognizes that there are gIarng
Inequalities which should not e Permitted. but ne
says they shuuId re ef. tn the Roard Of Education
10 settle. For eight years these inequalities have
been allowed 70 continue, and ne board has had
ample opportunity rectify tGerl, The Governor
gives ~ tne alternative of dealing with he subject
generally, instead of in q local bill That would I
cause indefinite possPonemert; TIE Governor GlS- T
regards the fact that other legislation has taken
New York City OF tie general class in this re-
Epect The principle underlying this bill is the
principle Of simple justice
Senator Grady prepared 70 press % a vote
his motion to discharge the committee, but senator
White suggested that ne withdrew / and that the
subject be taken up later.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
WHITE HOUSE "HOODOO." !"
Plants Dying from Some Mysterious
Disease.
lFrom Tho Tribune Bureaul

Washington. June S.-A series Of tragedies
among the vegetable residents of the White House
grounds is mystifying the gardeners. The vicinity
OF the eastern terrace seems to he dominated by
some strange power that kills all plant life no
matter how vigorous thrifty the plants may be
when set out in the fatal ground.
The death list among the plant pets and forest
fayores that has been recorded ever since the be-
ginning of the Roosevelt administration is a long
one Just how many years the malignant wither-
Ing Influence was I'm control before President
Roosevelt took the helm is not known. but the
gardeners are OF the opinion that the hoodoo is
certainly old one"
THE first we noticed Of the fatal mower was
early In the Presidents first term when Secre-
tary Hitchcock planted little oak tree down by
the east gate. said one Of the gardeners. That
must have been about six years. ago. The oak the
Secretary planted from an acorn that he had
picked up I'm St. Petersburg under-a tree that had
in its turn been grown from oak that was
planted by Monroe when he travelled abroad be-
fore he became President. The little tree Mr.
Hitchcock planted did well for n while Then
without any reason whatever, II wilted wthered
and died. The next year he tried 1t again and
again the deadly influence got In its work and the
niue tree gave up the ghost after It had appar-
emily started famously. The President then tried
his hand ana planted a tree down below the ter
race at the right of the entrance gate This trea
died too. We came TO the conclusion then that
there was something in the soil that was fatal 70
trees but thought that perhaps a bed OF flowers
would grow there. So planted fine he'd NJ
geraniums. 10 and behold! the same fate over
took them. The soil isn't good for geraniuns
we said so we'll try something else We ala
This year We planted splendid big bed of cannas
or indian snot; The he earth in the old bed was ali
place. Now look at those cannas will Won Ona me
would suppose, 10 see them, that they had all been
cut at the roots though by n mole or some "ort
Of borer. But no mole or has been there It's
m where it IS and why @ u.s. ri len make e j%s5 T5 what it
emt Of the prettiest plant You can find in the
New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
SEAPORTS OPEN TO-DAY
FRENCH STRIKE ENDED.
Government Will Consider the De
nland for Larger Pensions.

Paris. June S.-The great strike Of the seamen
has come TO an end with the capituation OF the
strikers, who expected to resume work al
home and colonial ports tomorrow morning
Captain Lapeyre, one of the strikers delegates
conveyed this information to the Minister OF
Marine NJ Thomson. at late hour this even
ing. He informed NJ. Thomson that the strike
committee. assembled in Paris. had telegraphed
the following message to all ports:
The delegates have been in conference with
the Minister of Marine and the Naval COMMITTEE
Of tho Chamber of Deputies. The minister mas
abandoned the prosecution Of deserters ana mas
requested the navigation companies to relnslatt
all officers and men. The members oI tI'e 3EtH
Committee assured the delegates that NJ. 1houi
sons proposition in the matter Of pensions would
be improved. The delegates therefore unan-
mously propose that the strike cease.
In the course Of his conference with the strik-
ers' delegates NJ. Thomson said that it was I'M
possible to accede fully to their demands lie
added. however, that any proposal would be con-
sidercd if the strikers returned TO duty hnlne-
diately: that. If they did so, punishments
would be meted out and the ship owners would
be requested to retain both officers and men in
their former posts.
The firm attitude of the minister and his
promise that no penalties would be inflicted ap-
parentIy convinced the strikers that IT would be
wiser to accept the governments proposal 10
increase the pensions of seamen from $40 50 10
S72 and of officers from S156 to 5000 a year than
10 continue TO paralyze commerce and thus en-
tirely ALLEVIATE the sympathy Of the public, which
already has been greatly strained.
Later in the day the delegates received SINH
lar advice from the president Of the Naval Com
mittee of the Chamber of Deputies. who said
that although the committee prepared care
fully 10 examine the mems demands he did not
think Parliament could adopt a more liberal
measure than that offered by the government
At the end of this conference the delegates
talked the matter over with the result that the
message unreservedy advising their comrades
to return TO their duties was drawn up and sent
The only possibility of a hitch appears to be
that the men may decline 10 follow the advice
of their delegates, but persons who are well in
formed regard this unlikely, and there is rea-
son to believe that work will be generally re-
suIled tomorrow.
Dispatches received here from various ports
say that meetings We're held this evening at
which It was voted TO continue the strike, but
it is evident that these steps were taken before
the receipt Of the messages from the delegates
advising the cessation Of the movement.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
TO AB1TE KTSCO EVILS.
a -
Jackson Says Any Citizen Effected
Conld Secure dbatement.

Albany, June 3--Attorney General Jackson. IN
an opinion rendered to-day 70 State Health
Commissioner Porter. holds that while the Com
missioner is prohibited b. statute from taking
any steps to a0ate the sewage nuisance at Mount
Kisco, which is said 10 contanlinate the water
supply of New York City. the nuisance may be
abated by criminal prosecution or suit at the
instance of any person specially affected thereby.
Some years ago the Water Department of New
York City made plans for a sewage disposal
plant al Mount Kisco, but since then the city
has refused to undertake its construction. al
through the State Department of Health
ported that a situation had arisen so menacing
to public health as 10 require some public means
for the removal or publication Of sewage from
Mount kisco.
The Attorney General declares that any citizen
affected by the nuisance could secure its abate-
ment by an appeal to the courts, and that lit
would be the duty OF a grand jury to return
an indictment where a public nuisance exists"
New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
PRESIDENTS HANDS OFF,
UW Take No Part in Illinois Sena-
torship Contest.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau

Washington. June 3.-Ths President TODAY told
eN Senator Mason. Of Illinois that he will not
under any circumstances. take any hand in the
forthcoming fight for the Seuatorshlp m thar
state Mr.. Mason called at the White House this
morning to assure himself that certain reports as
10 the administrations intentions were without
foundation. lie received the Presidents assurance
that the stories were not only untrue but were
malicious as we'll
I did not believe tho President had anv inten-
ton Of mixing in the campaign" said Mr. Mason
but thought 81 would he n good idea to mention
tho matter 10 tho President when called 10 nav
my respects. The President gave me his word
that he would not take any hand whatever in the
Senatorial fight. ana SO I am considerably re-
Heved. II the administration were TO side opaIns+
me would not feel anywhere near as confident as
I do now. The Governor Of the state and the
Mayor Of Chicago have both told me that they
would maintain tho hands of policy so l believe
II will lie fair square fight with the best man
TOD at tho finish DO think l will win? Well
II don't get the majority of the votes in two
thirds OF the counties. III promise not be
candidate at ALL
MI. Mason said that he had discovered a '.deen
dark plot on the part of the Fairbanks crowd 10
kin of Taft
There was a tailors convention out in Chicago
the other day said Mr.. Mason that passed a
very significant resolution. II proves that tho
convention was packed by Farbankss followers
They resOluted that hereafter suSpenders are to
be abolished Think OF that What show will Taft
have, please tell me, II he is without gauses?
New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
DAINTY FOOD
Turns Pale Checks to Pink.

Our best physicians of the present day seek to
cure patients by the use of food. rather than
drugs, and this is the true method. for all ply
sicians agree that only from food the body
be rebuilt
Many people fail 10 give their physicians
credit, for, after living ON poorly selected or
badly cooked food for long time. perhaps and
when their ailments become chronic they ex-
pect the Doctor. with some magic potency, to in
stantly rebuild them.
This is not possible The only true method is
10 turn as quickly as can he to proper food. A
Cincinnati. o., young lady says: Il was vari-
ousiy treated for my nerves muscles. lungs etc.
but the treatment gave me no relief from my
als.
Finally. my appetite failed completely and |
began TO have sinking spells similar to fainting.
] took all manner of tonics aud stmuants. but
they were of effect. | had been brought TO
quit drinking coffee and taking Postum Food
Coffee in its place, and gradually began 10 get a
little better.
Some one suggested that If found Postum
so beneficial ! had better use Grape-Nuts food
as they were both the children Of one brain
commenced on Grape-Nuts food for breakfast
having Postum with ii. | found the food so
dainty, delicious. and appetzing that | always
looked forward To breakfast with pleasure.
Shortly after commencing this diet NV
wretched pain in the side was greatly relieved
and now, il has gone entirely. also the sinking
spells: in fact. my paie cheeks have changed Ia
pink. | have gained back more than the twenty
pounds lost, and am thoroughly well i'm every
way" Read "fhe Road TO WelYille," in pkgs
srhere's Reason
New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
NEW DEMANDS REFUSED.
Steamship Lines VIII Not Make Terms
Longshoremen Must Apply Individually.

The new demands OF :he striking longshorenen
which for 30 cents hour for dav work, 30
cents for night work and 80 cents for Sundays and
holidays, were submitted by committees of the
strikers yesterday morning TO every wharf super
intendent OF the thrty-fve steamship lines In
volved in the strike In every case the committees
were told that they could go back only by apply
ing individually under the old rates. The new de-
mands are lower than those originally struck for
There a belief among the strikers that the
companies were ready TO them half way.
Committees came all the way from Hoboken 10
submit the new demands to Emil Boas general
agent Of the Hamburg-American Line. at No 81
Broadway and Gustav II. schwab. general agent
of the North German Lloyd Line Tho committees :
said they represented the old employees and not
the union. They were much dsa ppointed when
told there could be no concessions Of anv kind
Mr.. Boas said later that he believed the impress
sion was being conveyed TO the strikers bv their
leaders that the companies might accept a COM
New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
FOURTH AVENUE SUBWAY UP TODAY
Board of Estimate to Take Action-Investi.
eating Brooklyn Construction.

The Mayor announced yesterday that he had
called meeting OF the Board of Estimate and
Apportionment for ! o'clock this afternoon pass
On The Fourth avenue subway.
Mayor Mcclellan plans soon TO have talk with
Chief Engineer Nelson T. Lewis, of the Board Of
Estimate and Apportonment. about the general
conditions in the subway 10 Brooklyn, especially
as 70 the piles being laid to hold up the huge
tubes. Brooklyn civic organizations want to be as
eured that the tubes safe.
1t is said that the contractors would like prove
that the Rapid Transit Commissions plans for the
subway across tie river bed were faulty, so that
they could get back some money the big job.
The Board OF Estimate Will hold a special meet
ing to-day 10 approve the construction, and
the Mayor wants 10 talk that with Mr. Lewis
before deciding, ii viii cost S23o0O,0o0. Mayor
Mcclellan said there might be question to
his authority TO investigate. the Rapid Transit
Commission has full power over the tunnel.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
HIGHWAY BILLS PASSED.
Provide Sliding Scales of State Aid for I'M
provement and Maintenance.

Albany, June 3-The Assembly passed two bills
by Senator Cobb to-day providing for sliding scales
Of state aid for road improvement and mainten-
ance. By common consent, tho Senate deferred
until tomorrow consideration of the West bill
which would lay on the state the entire cost Of
highway construction under the $50 100000 bond act
The highway programme was stin further ad-
Vanced by the Assembly Rules Committee, which
met after the session and voted to report for to-
morrow's calendar the two bills of Assembyman
West, providing a bonding scheme to fit his pro-
posal that the state bear the entire expense OF
struction; the Senate committee bill, approving the
highway system map. and the Cobb bill, generally
amending the highway law
Bills passed by the Senate included the Phillips
bill. which would compel corporations to pay the
special franchise tax before beginning proceedings
TO review the assessments.
The Assembly passed, among others the annual
appropriation bill and the Senate Finance Com
mittee bill empowering the Superintendent OF Pub
lie Works TO employ advisory engineer.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
4FTER THE CONTENTION.
Chicago Names Committee to Raiss
SIOO,OO0 Fund.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Chiceso, june S.-WIth 100000 pledged. ths
Chicago Commercial Association and the Hanlil-
ton Club are confident they can get the next Re-
publican convention for Chicago Harry 5. New,
secretary of the National Committee, has inti-
mated as much in a, letter just received. and the
work of getting this necessary fund was planned
to-day at the Hamilton Club
Charles c. Dawes was named chairman OF tns
finance committee. The viCe-chairmen are =. J.
BrUndaSa and w. Upham. Both were empOW-
cred to appoint others 70 assist. 1t is proposed
TO have for members OF the finance COMMITTEES
representatives OF the great business industries
of the city. The greatest aid is expected from
the State street merchants. the hotels and ths
railroads.
The organization Of the executive committees
which Is to have the entire matter in charge, was
perfected Rt tO-day'S meeting. Other cities now
actively in the TO. get the convention are
Seattle. Denver, Kansas City, St. Louis ana
Philadelphia. After the bonus the necessary re.
quirements are central location and ample ho's'
and railroad facilities.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
RECOUNT BILL HEARING TODAY.
Legislative Adjournment Depends on
Promptness Of Expected Veto.

Mayor Mcclellan will give hearing this AFTERNOON
at . o'clock on the recount bill If advance m
formation Is trustworthy, the Old council cailioe
Will be packed and the friends Of Nlllain II.
Hearst yiU he on hand with verbal fireworks Ihe
hearing VIII last two hours or less. It Is the Gus
tom at the City Hall FOR the Mayor. when meas
ure is important TO accord TWO hours TO the near
ing Those against the measure have the hFsl
hour and those opposed come afterWaru' mere y
hardly the slightest doubt that the Mayor will veto
,ha bill. When asked yesterday if he probably
would hold il all of this week before taxing ae-
ZION an il; the Mayor said that after me nearing
ro-day he would act WITH reasonable proIIlp mess
senator McCarren Commissioner John Il . Brlen
and senator John T Mccall called on the Mayor
Yesterday When Senator McCarren was asked
about The adjournment OF the Legislature ne SAID;
eli an depends on when ger the recount bili
hack from the Mayors Office. do not know now
lone the MavOr viii hold the bill. If II goes PACK
l7rrlv to-norroW night Il will ce feasible % get
through al Albany by Friday night
New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
SEEKING RECIPROCITY.
Negotiations for agreement scith
Great Britain Under Wau.

London. June 3.-Tn the House of Commons
to-day, in reply 10 a question from Mr.. Ions
dale Conservative and Tariff Reformer Mr.
RunCiman. Financial Secretary to the Treas
ury announced that the government had opened
negotiations with the United States with the
view of obtaining the most -favored-na ton
treatment for certain articles specified in Sec
ton of the Dingley act The question arose
out of the conclusion of the recent commercial
agreement between Germany and the United
States.
Washington. June 3.-It was said at the State
Department to-day that the subject of an agree
ment between America and Great Britain under
Section OF the Dingley act was first men
toned in the course Of some exchanges between
the two governments about six months ago. and
that 1t has not since been discussed The diff
Guilty in the way OF reaching an agreement Of
this kind in the case of Great Britain was found
TO lie in the fact that under the express terms
Of the Dingley act the President must be salts
fed that Great Britain has something 20 offer
the United States which constitutes true reel
procity. AS It stands the United States enjoys
practical free entry for ali products into Great
Britain. do all other nations, so that Great
Britain has nothing TO offer the United States
as an inducement 10 grant TO her the special
rates the five articles enumerated in Section
:. II that obstacle be overcome, the state
department VIII at once enter on an agreement
with Great Britain The basis Of the German
arrangement.
The state Department is mailing 10 United
states consus IN all parts of the world copies
OF the customs regulations which were issued on
Saturday in accordance with the terms OF the
arrangement with Germany. The interpreta-
ton Of the state Department is that these reGu-
lations, so far as they apply To United States
ports, are universal I'm their application As
these regulations all in the line Of roaxa-
tions to a greater or less extent from the rigid
vVh hara arNfar fl.,l
their announcement Is regarded as practically
/ a change of policy the part Of this govern
/ ment toward both American importers and for
/ eign exporters. The moro liberal treatment to
be accorded in passing United States customs
officials 1t Is believed viii do much toward COM
/ merCially re-estahlishng the United States in
the favorable regard Of foreign nations. While
the new regulations are regarded more lib
eral in that they abolish some Of the methods
which have been considered harsh in the admin
istrations Of the customs laws. the department
holds that IN no sense are they TO be considered
as a relaxation against fraud attempts 10
evade the payment Of duty by undervaluatlon.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
PITrsBURG BUCKET SHOP WAR ON.
Operators Disregard New State Law and
Police Make Initial Arrest.

Pittsburg. June 3.-The first arrest made
Pittsburg under the new NIesta anti-bucket s0p
BILL passed by the recent Legislature and sisnea
by Governor Stuart on Saturday. was made o.
to-day. when H. A. ElSins. broker, alleged =
be connected with New York company wa,
locked up in the central police station. he WIZ
be given a hearing in the morning.
1t is estimated that there about - -
bucket shops in this city. NOTWITHSTANDING - "a
the law became effective to-day, all' - - q
said continued to do business. This a1teiuO -
conference was held at police headGuar'ers a.
following its conclusion Elklns was arrestsoLs L-y.
Robert c. Hall, president OF the P''1s'.s .ss
Stock Exchange. has called meeting Q. "a
exchange 10 assist the police in enforehs '"
new law.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
UTILITIES APPOINTMENTS TO WAIT
Governor Believes Considerable Time and
Thought Should Be Given Subject.

Aioahy June st was said with authority to-
day that Governor Hughes would not complete his
list of appointments for the two new public utili-
ties commissions before the Legislature adjourned
even though the bill should be repassed over Mayor
Mcclellan's veto early this week
The Governor believes that considerable time and
consideration should be given to the personnel of
the proposed commissions. He has not fully de-
ded the men whom he will appoint. III was
also said that the commissioners would he an
pointed irrespective of their political affiliations
the Governor believing that politics should en-
ter into such an important matter this
IL may also be said confidently that candidates
for these comnissionerships do not aid their can
didacy by personal calls upon the Governor,
New-York tribune., 1907-06-04
CONSPIRACY TRIALS AT MADRID.
Ferrer's Defence to Charge of Completely in
Attempt to Kill King and Queen.

Madrid. June 3.-The trial Of sehor Ferrer, direc
tor Of the Modern School Of Barcelona; Don Jose
Nakens. editor Of 'El Motln." and others. charged
with completely in the attempt to assassinate King
Alphonso and Queen Victoria May 81 1905. began
to-day. The state demands that Fcrrer be sen
fenced to sixteen years imprisonment and tho
others TO ten years. Ferrer said he did not know
that Morales, the man who threw the bomb. was
anarchist and said that he himself not
anarchist, his ideal being to perfect society by
means Of education The documentary evidence
against Ferrer is said to be strong.
Anarchist posters have been put up throughout
the city demanding the acQuittal Of Fcrrer and
the other accused persons. and threat tening ven
Eeance IN case OF thcir CONTAMINATION.