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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
WON'T INDICT BECKER.
WOman Who Sac Him Wash HIS
Hands Too Lete to Testify.

For the second time within two weeks the
Queens County grand jury yesterday refused to in
dict Henry Becker for the murder of Amelia Char
lotte Statfedt and there is every indication
that Becker will obtain his freedom. while
the mystery surrounding the murder is back to the
police again for solution. Two weeks ago, when
the grand jury voted against indictnS the half
witted farm hand, Captain McCanerty. who
rested Becker near the scene of the murder the
day following the crime, said in a interview that
the police evidence the had not been prop
erly presented. He asked District Attorney Ira -
Darrin. of Queens County. to reopen the case.
This was done and Captain McCafferty went
before the grand jury with tho shoes Becker wore
on the day of the murder, the tmprintS OF which.
the police say, led the field to the girls body
In less than five minutes he through with his
testimony and came out Of the grand fury room In
no pleasant frame of mind and flung the shoes on
the floor He said the grand jury simply listened
TO his testimony regarding the shoeprints. but
barred out further testimony.
Mrs. Emily Simonson. who saw Becker and an
other wash their hands at the pump in her
yard, a short distance from where the girl was
murdered was also present yesterday as a Wit
ness. Following the murder the Simonson family
received three Black Hand letters threatening
their lives while Mrs. Simonson's husband, who Is
travelling salesman. waylaid and beaten.
Their watchdog poisoned, and at night shots
were fired at their home. They were terrified and
moved away. The police had hard time finding
them, and when they did Mrs Simonson refused to
come to Long Island City unless she had police
protection. Before she could be produced before
the grand jury it voted against indicting Becker.
She brought to the courthouse yesterday by
Lieutenant Herbert Graham, of the Brooklyn de-
tecttve force. in a coach She had not yet recov-
cred from her fright.
Captain McCafferty declined 10 make any COM
ment on the grand jury's action. He stoutly
maintained. however. that Becker was guilty. The
mystery which for reason thrown
around the whereabouts OF near relative of the
StafTeldt family who IT was thought. might throw
some light the murder was settled by Captain
McCafferty yesterday. He said that the day fol-
lowing the murder the man voluntarily 70
his office and proved that he knew nothing con-
corning tho murder
The StafeIdt girl was fifteen years old She
found murdered in a field in Elmhurst, Long
Island tho Afternoon OF May %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
TO PREVENT RUN ON BANK
Depositors Required to GiUe Ninety
Days Notice IN Providence.

Providence, July 16.-As a result OF the withdraw
al by depositors of $1,000 from the Central Trust
Company Of this city yesterday. Alfred T. Ward.
president Of the bank. to-day put into effect the
provisions Of the bylaws of the institution re-
curing that depostors give ninety days notice Of
Withdrawals. This action was taken to prevent
a possible the bank.
In a statement issued to-day. President Ward ad-
mitted that $1,000 Withdrawn yesterday. and
he said hat institution IN the country could
stand such drain resources. He also said that
the assets Of the bank approximately $4,000.
well invested. The banks deposits understood
10 aggregate about 10000 and distributed
among some three thousand depositors
President Ward said in his statement that the
Central Trust Company had absolutely no counec-
ton with the Home Realty Company. which col
lapsed last Thursday. Continuing tho statement
said: ITO the depositors I wish say that there
is no occasion for alarm. This bank and viii
pay them. but il cannot, under present conditions,
pay them IN a day in a week. can II be rea-
sonably expected that the bank can do So"
The statement blames newspaper articles con-
corning the Home Realty Company for the
on the bank. and explains that the ninety days
tice provision lt' i.'1 effect IN order 10 pro-
tect the depOSi-pTS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
HoDGENs DIsCLAIMs RESIDENCE.
His Attorneys Want Attachment of Butte
Bank Vacated on That Ground

Attorneys for Thomas " Hodgens appeared be-
fore Justice Hendrick IN the Special Term OF the
Supreme Court yesterday. and moved for the va
cation or an attachment and the dismissal OF the
action brought by the State Savings Bank Of
Butte. Montana, against HOdgens for the recovery
of S5. 595 Co. representing several claims. with in
terest Tho attorneys based their motion the
ground that neither party in the action is legal
resident OF New York State, and that like suit
IS pending IN Montana
Sanford Robinson, attorney for the State Saw
ings Bank. opposed the motion saying that Hold
gems had transferred all OF hts real property in
Montana, the largest part 70 his brother for nom-
nal considerations. and had been IN Butte only
four months OF tho time since October. 1895. when
he ceased 10 be cashier OF the hArk MT Robin
said Hodgens has lived here since.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
HAY SECURE INDEMNITY BOND
Decision Of Interstate Commerce Commission
in Cases of Through Routes.

Washington July ia decision was announced
by the Interstate Commerce Commission to-day
which indicates that, before a through route and
5aht rate are put into effect one carrier may seek
through The commission indemnity bond from
another party 10 the Arrangement if the latter IS
suspected OF financial responsibility. The case
vas u-at OF the Enterprise Transportation Com
pay esd!hst me Pennsylvania Railroad and the
ms peIAg 10 compel the defendants 10 make a
through. route and Joint rate with the complainant
liol- 'al-lesto"n h l., TO Philadelphia for the
transportation Of fish. The commission held that
no SATISFACTORY through route exists between the
points named al present and II ordered the Penn
syFanla railroad and the complainant 10 establish
for the transportation OF fish from jamestown TO
Philaoe-phe a through route and q Joint rate Of
not more tlan 81 cents q hundred pounds "ex-
cept says the opinion. that the PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad Company may IL II wishes to do So apply
10 the commission for order requiring complain
ant 10 indemnify II against any loss It may suffer
in the premises by reason Of the financial irresnon
s.b!lty Of complainant"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
STOCKHOLDERS WRONG"
Should Not Ask Dividend, Says
FOundries Company Official.

Robert P. Lamont, first vice-president Of the
American Steel Foundries Company. when asked
yesterday in Chicago what he thought Of the eff
forts Of certain stockholders force the resump-
ton OF dividends on the preferred stock said:
They are i'll advised and untimely. It is true
our business has been good and some officials are
TO receive a substantial reward in the form of a
bonus, but there are other things 20 consider in
connection with a dividend our directors are the
men to decide the dividend question. and l should
think the stockholders would all he satisfied to
leave that matter TO their discretion. our direc-
tors not amateurs"
When this was told to Mr.. Appenzellar, Of Swart-
won't & Appenzellar. bankers of No Al Pine street
who are soliciting proxies from the stockholders
who wish TO have the dividend restored he said he
thought 1t was the most absurd statement he had
ever heard.
The idea" he said "of a man who is receiving
profits Of the company, and who would, therefore.
derive a direct benefit If no dividends paid,
declaring that the stockholders Of the company
should be satisfied 10 leave the question OF the
dividend to him and his brother directors who are
likewise interested, is laughable. l cannot under
stand how he deliberately mako such a state
ment. We are receiving proxies from stockholders
every day who evidently not satisfied to leave
the question Of the dividend in the hands OF the
present directors. At present do not cOntem-
plate any action beyond forcing a resumption of
the per cent dividend the preferred stock but
If the directors at their next meeting in Septem-
ber again pass the dividend It IS possible that We
shall take other steps.
"A number Of the stockholders are indignant over
the contract giving bonus to some of the officers
which they knew nothing about and many of them
anxious that steps should be taken to break it,
but until we what the directors do their
next meeting shall not do anything beyond
soliciting proxies for the annual meeting in Octo-
ber."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
NOT DIVFRTIN FREIGHT FROM BOATS
President of Long Island Road Using Them
When Possible to Relieve Rail Line, He Says

Ralph Peters. president Of the Long Island
Railroad. denied yesterday through A. L. Lang
don, traffic manager that the company
trying to send all the freight for points
on Long Island the railroad instead
Of by way Of the steamers Of the Mon
tauk Steamboat Company. He said the boat line
was not paying, and had not paid well for four
years, but that was not reason for diverting
any traffic from the boat line TO the railroad.
LAS a matter of fact" said Mr. Laugdon, we
have encouraged the sending OF freight by the
steamboat line account Of the cramped con-
dtions on Pier 81, East River, and the lack Of
room there Our railroad facilities are at present
restricted and we are sending all the freight we
can from there over the boat line TO insure bet
fer service"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
Z. S. SUES RAILROAD.
focuses Consolidated of Not Using
Safety appliances.
IBv TELEGRAPH 20 The Tribune. ]

Hartford, July 16-CharEing the Consolidated
Railroad Company with fHilure to equip its loco
motives with the safety appliances required by
law. Francis II. Parker. United States District
Attorney. instituted suit against the railroad
pany. 1t Is the first suit of this kind brought IN
this state. and is begun at the instance of Attor-
noy General Bonaparte, acting under the direction
or the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The complaint alleges that June 16 the de-
PENDANT road used to draw a train of across
the state line route for Ohio engine which
was not properly equipped with air brakes and
other safety appliances, and to couple uncouple
the engine from the cars required employee to
go between them, endanEering life.
Under the law which the proceeding Is based
500 may be recovered for each violation. While
nothing IS said at the District Attorneys office.
It IS believed that the suit is brought the
law. 1t is said that there several roads in the
state controlled by the Consolidated which lack
these appliances, and that suits will be brought
against other lines unless the conditions are
remedied. The District Attorney knew nothing OF
the matter until asked to draw the papers in the
case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
CAN'T APPLY MARGINS TO OLD DEBT
Brokers Lose Suit Brought Against Them
by a Customer.

It decided yesterday by the Appellate
Division Of the Supreme Court that brokerage
firm cannot apply part Of the margin accepted
from customer on new account to a former
Indebtedness. The decision was given on an ap-
peal from judgment obtained by William II.
Hurt. Of Tuskegee, Ala, against Miller 81 Co.
Hurt died, and the suit prosecuted by his
executors
Miller 6. Co. purchased for Hurt on December
O. 1908 q contract for the delivery Of 800 bales
OF cotton at 1870 cents pound In the following
March Hurt advanced $1,000 a margin The
brokers applied the $1,000 to old indebted
ness.
The day following the opening Of the
count cotton dropped. and the firm wired Hurt
for more margins Receiving no response, they
sold him out at u. 10 cents pound The appro-
priation Of the account, the court holds to
the old Indebtedness. which Hurt had not ac-
I1noUlede@l, was unauthorized.
Hurt insisted that his margin had not been
exhausted and on December "a, when cotton
was 1881 cents he wired his brokers to sell out
his account. Hurt was refused satisfaction on
this claim and brought suit, recovering, in tho
lower court on the basis of cotton at 1881 cents
q pound.
The Appellate Division holds that no could
only recover on a basis Of the price Of cotton on
December II, which was 1880 cents a pound.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
UNIFORM BILL OF LADING HEARING
Commission Will Give One Oct. Is Before
Finally Approving Form Recommended.

washington, July Lett was announced by
the Interstate Commerce Commission to-day
that mai hearing on the proposed uniform bill
Of ladIng would be held before the commission
in this city on October Is.
AIleF exhaustive discussion and hearings on
the subject, the commission suggested 10 the
parties In interest that joint committee of rem
resentatives Of the carriers and shippers be ap-
pointed TO consider a suitable form Of bill Of
lading and report 10 the commission. That
committee was appointed and reported on June
Il Practically all of the carriers in the off,
cial classification territory and the original petit
TONERS have agreed TO the proposed form, of
bill Of lading submitted TO the commission. and
have requested the commission to approve and
prescribe that form, but before placing on the
proposed form its seal Of approval the commits
sion decided 70 hold q formal hearing on the
date above named
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
mo BURLINGTON DEAL"
Hill Denies MoUe after Conference
at Great Northern Office.

The report that an announcement regarding the
burlington DEAL involving the transfer to the
Great Northern OF the Northern PaciAcs one-half
interest in the Chicago. Burlington & Quincy,
might soon be expected was revived yesterday by
lie rews Of a conference held at tho Northern Pa
dis ofces in this city, those present being James
J. Hin, James X. Hin, Howard Elliott president
q TIE Northern Pacific Railway Company and
George j. baker. To acquire the Northern Pacifc's
equity in tie Burlington it would be necessary for
tire Great Northern Railway 70 raise between S32-
V.0e ana Sooyvv9. James J. Hin said yesterday
ateI-9'a u ne TuInored deal: There is not a
hing ia H. = IS 4 dream in somebody's mind"
Discussing crop prospects in the Northwest
Mr tii-I SAID: 1t IS probable that there Will be
fair average crop Of both wheat and corn n +bere
IS no setback There IS of course always danger ~
frost, and that danger may be a little more this
year than usual In the of spring wheat "a
the crop IS from six TO twelve days late"
Mr. Iill expects 10 start for St. Paul to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
COMMERCE. COMMISSION DECISIONS.
Carriers Not Permitted to Divert Cotton
from One Compress to Another.

Washington, July 16.-A decision handed down
by Commissioner Lane. announced by the IN
terstate Commerce Commission to-day involves
The right OF railroad TO divert traffic from one
cotton compress TO another. This, the commits
sion holds, the carrier does not possess.
The case was that Of the AIuskogee CONNER
cal Club and the Muskogee Traffic Bureau
against the Missouri. Kansas & Texas Railway
i appeared from the testimony that the de-
fendant carried cotton TO South McAlester TO be
compressed, although IT might the more easily
have been compressed at Muskogee. The COM
mission holds that the defendants rule for COM
preston OF cotton IN transit results in undue
prejudice against AIuskogee. and that defend
ants should grant all the privileges 70 one COM
preston point that IL grants TO another"
The commission also holds that the fact that
compress company at South McAlester has an
other compress az Fort Smith and threatens
unless the foregoing preference IS given its
compress At South McAlester, TO divert its cotton
traffic 70 another railroad, does not Justify dis
elimination in the rules or practices OF de-
PENDANT
Rogers 4, Co, Of Philadelphia, against the Phila-
delphia & Reading Railway. holds that the en-
barge placed by the defendant railroad on the
COMPARTMENTS shipments Of hay and straw was
an unlawful discrimination. The opinion, which
vas by Commissioner Lane, holds that what
ever may be said Of embargo against one
commodity only in time Of congestion, nothing
can be said for an embargo which refuses trans
portation facilities to some establishments while
according such facilities TO their competitors
Il the exercise Of such a power were to be at all
tolerated carriers would be able TO issue SEN
tence OF commercial death against some or thelr
patrons while continuing to serve others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
SOUTHERN AGENTS UP.
accused of Selling Tickets at More
than the LEGAL Rate.

Raleigh. n. c., July 16.-IndIcted by the grand
jury and brought into court by capas instanter
Thomas E Green, city ticket agent of the South
ern Railway. charged with selling railway tickets
at rate greater than pa cents. as prescribed by
act Of the last Legislature, was to-day in Wake
County Supreme Court and held in 500 for
his appearance tomorrow.
Green declined 10 give bail and was put in the
custody of the Sheriff He not put in Jail and
in the afternoon his attorneys appeared and urged
that, as II higher officials who We're RESPONSE
bic for the rates. Green should be Inundated.
The states attorneys said 1t easy for him
10 give bail. This not given, and tonight
Green IS in jail
The grand jury to-day brought IN another indict-
ment against Green, which includes the Southern
Railway. Indictments for selling at unlawful rates
were also brought in against Southern Railway
agents at Auburn and at Cary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
TWO NEW PITTsBURG RAILROADS
Vanderbilt Interests Retaliate for Pennsyl-
vania'S New Line.

Two new railroads, It is reported from Pitts
burg. are within the coming year to be con-
structed around that city. Their building IS said
to be a consequence Of the purchase more than
a year ago Of the holdings of the Little Kanawha
syndicate by the Pittsburg & Lake Erie Rail-
road Company, which is operated In harmony
with the New York Central system.
An agreement has long been in force. 1t Is said
in Pittsburg, under which the Pennsylvania has
kept its hands off territory south OF the
Monongahcla River. and the Pittsburg & Lake
Erie has abstained from entering territory
served by the Pennsylvania and also has kept
out Of the Connellsvlle coke region.
After the sale OF the Little Kanawha proper
ties the Pennsylvania laid out line in Van
derbilt territory. to be called the CHARTERS
Southern Railway. and the Vanderbilt interests
retalated by surveying for a new line in Penn
syvania territory which viii carry the Pttsburg
& Lake Erie into the heart Of the Connellsvine
district
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
UNIFORMS AWE sWEATSHOP STRIKERS
secOllections of Kishineff Aid Policemen in
Keeping Order.

The striking sweatshop workers held few meet
i1gs yesterday, and gave the always crowded pave
Esnts OF Suffolk and Clinton street packed ap-
pearaace The activity Of the police on Monday
had Eo5ered them. however and there were no
attempts 70 invite trouble by pcketing.
The Jews, who form the majority OF the strikers
and. in fact the whole body OF the sweatshop
workers are peaceable as a rule. and many Of them
nave recollectiOns Of nassacres in Nshinen ana
oner places IN Russia too keen to Induce them 10
niger when uniforms worn by determined looking
policemen are visible.
Hslf a dozen men were fined in the Essex Market
court for various offences committed on Monday.
s9ine had been acting as pickets ana others had
tisd u induce vvor5xrnen 10 desert their tasks.
Many Of the smaller shops were working run
asst the places Of the strikers being filled by the
FAMILIES Of the owners The more important places
we're however idle, in most cases
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
CHURCH sPIRE MUST BE REBUILT.

John p. ORourks. Superintendent OF Buildings OF
Newark has informed the official board OF Peddie
Memorial Church. and the insurance companies
which wrote the lightning Insurance the church.
that the stone spre part OF tho north tower which
struck by lightning last week. must be torn
down. Lous III. Yoerk. the steepletaCk, who
ployed by Mr.. O'Rourke TO examine the spre,
ported that not only many big stones loose. but
that there are several large cracks running around
the spire.
According to york. the top OF the sprc will have
TO be taken down for nearly thirty feet. The In
6urarce firms have selected Theodore Gibson n
mason and builder TO examine tho spire and re-
port whether it can be repaired or be entirely re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
PREPARING TO REDUCE RATES.
Long Talked Of Cut in Western Passenger
Fares To Be Made on Friday.

Chicago July 16.-The long talked of reduction in
Interstate passenger rates Western railroads
will actually be made next Friday. Generally
speaking. all rates east OF the Missouri River viii
be on a basis Of two cents a mile. while TO all
points west of there rates will be reduced mate
rally.
lines is the natural result OF the passage of laws
by Arkansas Missouri, Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa
and Minnesota. The Eastern roads propose to
make similar reductions in interstate fares.
The rate clerks will meet here tomorrow and
continue in session until they have checked up all
the interstate fares the basis OF the maximum
legal mileage Of the various states
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
LEATHER MERGER UP AGAIN.
Jersey Court Takes Under Amusement Issu-
ance Of Modified Restraining Order.

counsel for the United States and Central Leather
s9apanies yesterday tried TO have Vice-ChancelIor
-aery In Jersey City sign modified order which
"ould permit the Tnerser Of the two companies on
- - liberal lines than have been proposed Inc
ris..N indicated its agreement with the fnodlhed
~, Dat nasmuch the coTnplainants couhseI
seo,oasly contended for the issuance OF the IN
;s.suon, he decided 10 take under AMUSEMENT me
ga 1lVe form OF DEGREES proposed by each SIDE
:, prepare one in accordance with his own view.
,.ss Aed BY counsel for the companies tilat the
sr-liea order was in accordance with the plan
$1,000 by the in its decision 10 enjoin the
ta FUSED merger but this was denied by coun-
y ior The other side
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
INSURANCE REFORM LAWS MODIFIED.
Companies Will Be Able to Stay in Wis
consin-Governor Angry at Lobbyists.
LRy Telegraph to Tho Tribune. ]

Madison. Wis. July 1.-the reform insurance
laws have been modified to extent which VIII
permit the companies 70 remain in the state and
the Governor has announced that he viii sign the
bills they reach him. The insults adj
dressed TO him. however, by some of the lobbyists
who pleaded against the bills, 1t IS believed, have
prevented the granting Of further concessions
which the Governor would otherwise have made
one speaker referred, In addressing the Executive
10 the honest but obtuse'' Governor. The Cover
"as n Catspaw for private grudges' was an
other phrase which offended him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-07-17
A., T. & S. F. BOND SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Affirmation and Denial of Reports Regard
ing Purchases

There was a report in Wall Street yesterday
that the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe officials
had received private offers for part of the I'M
subscribed balance OF the $4,000 600 bond issue
and that some had been accepted.
This was denied by d. l.. Gallup. the control
Ter Of the company. who said that no offers had
been received Mr.. Gallup said also that de-
layed subscriptions had brought the amount re-
ccived from the stockholders up to $500. 900,
and that probably all the subscriptions were not
in. The first instalment on the bonds was pay
able last Wednesday. 1t officially stated
yesterday that no formal action had been taken
as 10 the disposition Of the remainder OF the
bond issue.