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New-York tribune., 1907-01-31
INDIAN BILL CHANGED.
Senate Committee Adds Much Gen
er0L LEGISLATION.

Washington, Jan. 30-The Indian Appropria-
tion bill was reported to the Senate to-day. 1t
carries S14,5O9 2O1. net increase OF So 300. 132
over the bill reported by the House The
large increases by the Senate committee are due
to appropriations under which the United States
Treasurer will pay to a number Of Indian tribes
the money now held in trust as Indian tribal
funds. The Senate committee feels that these
tribes are competent to manage their own af-
fairs and that the government should cease pay
ing interest on the funds
II is said that the Indian Appropriation bill
carries more general legislation of a far reach
ing effect than it has in many years. 1t con-
tains practically all OF the recommendations
made by a special subcommittee of the Senate
which visited Oklahoma and Indian Territory
during the summer 10 investigate citizenship
and property rights Of the five civilized tribes.
Chief OF these recommendation is that ION and
after July I. 1907. all restrictions upon the
alienation. leasing or encumberng OF the lands.
except hOmesteads. Of all allOttees OF Indian
blood IN the Indian Territory and all reStric-
tions upon the alienation. leasing or cucumber
ing Of all the lands of alottees not Of Indian
blood arc hereby removed"
An equally extensive provision has been
adopted in relation To coal and asphalt lands.
The surface of the segregated lands of the
Choctaw and Chickasaw nations containing
these deposits whether leased unleased. is
10 be appraised by a board to he appointed by
tho Secretary Of the Interior and approved by
the President, and their value asCertained.
When this has been done the surface Of these
lands may be sold after six months notice Of
such SALE in tracts of not more than 16O acres
to each purchaser and at not less than the ap-
praised value. The sales TO be made sub
tect to the right of the purchaser OF mineral
deposits to mine under the lands. In accord
ance with the conditions drafted by the special
committee which investigated the subject,
whose report already has been published
The Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana
is TO be opened TO settlement II another Senate
amendment is adopted.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-31
PLANS FOR BROWNSVILLE INQUIRY
Senators Confer with Mr.. Taft Regard
ing Production of Witnesses.

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator Warren. chair
man OF the Senate Committee on Militar-, A.
fairs. Senator Foraker and Secretary Of War
Taft to-day conferred in regard TO the investi-
cation OF the Brownsville affair. which will
begin next Monday. The conference was for
the purpose Of coming TO an agreement. so that
the demand for certain witnesses would not con-
fict with a similar demand for the same Wit
nesses at court martial OF officers OF the bat
TALON discharged. which court Will be in session
the same time
They went over the list Of witnesses with
Colonel Rsnsdell, sergeant-at-arms Of the SEN
ate. and il was finally arranged that the wit
nesses wanted for the court martial should first
testify Brownsville and then come 20 Wash
ington early as possible. The inquiry by the
Senate Committee viii begin with the examina-
fion Of enlisted men and non-commissioned off,
GERS Of the discharged Negro battalion. wit
nesses.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-31
IN AGRICULTURAL BANK.
Its Establishment in Philippines
NO1c Seems Likely.
from The Tribune Bureau ]

Washington. Jan. 30.-The establishment of an
agricultural bank In the Philippines. under a
guarantee Of interest by the Philippine Commits
sion, in accordance with the authority granted
by Congress. seems assured. All this week
Secretary TAFT has been daily visitor at the
Capitoi. and there has been busier In
the chambers Of the national legislature To-
day. as a result of Mr. Taft'a efficient work the
Philippines committee held hearing. Mt which
ex Governor Ide Professor T. W. Kemmerer and
Or J. W jerks testified 10 the advisablty
Of Congress authorizing the Philippines Commits
sion to promote the establishment of such a
hank.
Professor Kemmerer who has visited Egypt
and there made a thorough investigation OF tho
Agricultural Bank Of Egypt, which is backed
by the British government. gave interesting
testimony as to the operation of the system.
The statements of the three men appear to have
converted all the members OF the Philippine
committee to the belief that the proposed step
is advisable. and favorable action by the COM
rnittee is looked for at a special meeting called
for next Saturday. The situation In the House
as the result Of Secretary Tafts energetic work
is also regarded favorable for the passage
Of the hill at this session.
The bill. which was introduced by Senator
Lodge authorizes the Philippine Commission TO
guarantee per cent interest the capital
stock Of the proposed agricultural bank for
twenty five years. the liability OF the commits
sion at no time to exceed $5OOOOO The bank
will he required TO make loans only for the
purpose Of assisting agriculture. loan to he
in excess of $1,000. At no time shall interest In
excess Of 10 per cent be charged. The Philip
pine Commission will not guarantee the capital
stock itself
Professor Kemnerer told the committee that
in the case of the Agricultural Bank OF Egypt
the British government guarantees per cent on
the capital stock and the stock itself. The
average loan made by this bank is $50 Al
though this bank was established in 1S9S Il had
never been obliged TO write off loan as uncoI
lectable. and does not regard such any loan
still unpaid The benefit 20 the natives has
been incalculable
In view OF the urgent demands which have
from time to time been made in this country
that the government provide some means
whereby the farmer could borrow on his land
or his crops at a reasonable rate of interest the
precedent which seems about to be established
i'm the Philippines is of peculiar interest
New-York tribune., 1907-01-31
pRURY AND DoWD CASE GOES TO JURY

Pittsburg. Jan. 8O.-The jury late to-day re-
ceived the case OF Lieutenant Ralph w. Drury
and Private John Dowd OF the eth United
States Infantry. charged with the murder Of
William n, Crowley at the arsenal on September
10 1908. who shot by Private Dowd while
he was escaping from the grounds, where. IL is
alleged. he was stealing copper from the roofs
or the buildings When court adjourned for the
day the jury had not reached . verdict and wa
looked Nd tog the night
New-York tribune., 1907-01-31
TO BUY CATTLE FOR INDIANS.
Interior Department Will Spend Nearly
S1.oOO.OOO TO Stock Reservations.

Washington. Jan. 30.-An expenditure Of nearly
81 10000 for tho purchase Of cattle 20 supply the
needs Of the Indians reservations IN North and
South Dakota. Montana and Arizona will be made
by the Interior Department within a short time
The Commissioner Of Indian Affairs was authorized
to-day Go invite proposals for furnishing and de-
liverIng during the fiscal year 1907 q 751 heiferR
rs bulls l26s mares and 26s milk COWS 20 Indian
agencies in the states referred 10. estimated
Of s794. .420
New-York tribune., 1907-01-31
CONSULAR SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

Washington. Jan. 9O.-The first OF the exam
nations for the consular service under the new
rules laid down by Secretary Root has been
fixed for March Il. So far. scarcely more than
half dozen persons have been designated for
the examination. though IT ia expected that
there will be twice tnat number Of vacancies in
the service
New-York tribune., 1907-01-31
SENATE ACTS ON sALTON SEA
Passes Bill Appropriating 100000 TO
Stop Overflow Of Colorado River

Washington. Jan. 30-The Senate passed bill
to-day appropriating S2Oi0OGO to stop the over
flow OF the Colorado River. The bill Is I'm con-
formity with the recent special message of the
President on the subject. The money Is TO bo
returned TO the Treasury within tan years
New-York tribune., 1907-01-31
COLONEL COLT LOSES A VOTE.

Providence. Jan SO.-COlOnel Colt lost ono
vote for United States Senator the twelfth
ballot I'm Joint session OF the Legislature to-day
owing to the absence OF a Representative. To-
days vote resulted: GOddord. 40; Colt. 81; Wet
more, 81 Utter. I.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-31
TO PUT RAILROAD UNDER COMMISSION

Washington. Jan. S0.-The Senate passed a bill
to-day placing the control Of the Panama Rail-
road under the Isthmian Canal Commission.
New-York tribune., 1907-03-11
VAS WITH Mr.. MERRY.
Nezc Orleans Merchant Tells of
Troubles IN Nicaragua.

New Orleans. March l0.-Samuel WE'LL a New
Orleans merchant, whose claim for $4,000 against
President Zelaya is said to have caused a rupture
between Minister Merry and Zelaya, resulting in
Mr.. Merry going from Managua to San Jose, Costa
Rica. to-day described in interview the incidents
attending the hurried departure of Mr. Merry.
II left NanagUa with Minister Merry less than
two weeks ago" Nh. We'll said bound for CorintO
in special attached to a regular train carry
ing troops 10 the scene Of war We accom-
panied By an under secretary of the Foreign Rea-
tions Department. Mr. Merry felt that this was
necessary. because his bearer OF dispatches to Co
rnto a few DAYS previously had been held up with
other occupants of the hotel at Corinto, and had
his baggage minutey examined. These instruc-
tions were sent the commandant at Corinto. and
were executed IL O'Clock night, causing much
excitement.
During our stay at Corinto the Banacuta.
steamer OF the Pacific Mail Line arrived from
Panama her way north. The Minister Of War
of Nicaragua who had arrived at Coriuto the day
after the arrival OF the ship went on board 10
ing this Minister Merry transferred his baggage
from the hotel the steamer. raised his legation
flag and remained board with the firm inten-
tion of protecting American property. Minister
Honduras, returning with the steamship City OF
Para. by which proceeded 20 Punta Arenas. and
from there San Jose, Costa Rca.
The report concerning the tampering with Min
lister Merrys cable dispatches is correct. When
Mr. Merry called at the telegraph office asking to
be permitted to make correction of single word
in his cable dispatch the original OF which he had
sent two hours previous. il missing from the
office and could not be produced IN consequence
lie surrnised that the government of Nicaragua was
attempting to read his message to Washington.
New-York tribune., 1907-03-11
mo BRITISH ALLIANCE"
Says English Misrule an ireland
Mast Soon Cease.

That Englond will look i'll vain for alliance
with the United States was the statement made
in speech last night by Governor james II. His-
gins of Rhode Island The speech was on Robert
Emmet The Governor attacked what he called
the English mlsruie in Ireland and predicted that
it would not last much longer.
The Governor waa the chief speaker at the 12sth
anniversary celebration OF the birth OF Robert
Emnet bv the CIan-na- Gael of New York in the
Majestic Theatre The theatre was crowded with
an audience which appauded the oratory OF the
Governor literally when he attacked England.
Governor Higgins introduced by the chair
man as an American born of Irish parents He
began his speech by stating that whenever great
man died the world lent a respectful mien at his
bier He said that Robert Emmet stood foremost
in the ranks of the martyrs and that century
of English hate had not dimmed the lustre OF his
fame.
The Governor theE continued
Emmett is rcvercd to-day not so much Cor what
he did for what he vas. His young life was
born S' With I The stamp Of ihteectaity. Whieh ne
Inherited from his father one Of the most famous
Thomas Adds I:mmet, bee: became the foremost
at trying crisis in the history of his country
The people We're AT The time aroused to intense
BE enthusiastically patriotic
Finally, at the head Of only one hundred men. he
The rebellion put down. and Emmet escaped
eo4d long acG e3oh sSh to G visit ST his sraS
Curren. and while there he was captured and IN
ON September l9, 1893 he was tried and sentenced
travesty justice. example OF tho cold
blooded tyranny of British Tul' ia Ireland,
pared 10 which the Dreyfls trial looms UP the
acme of justice. Within twenty-four hours after
lis trial was begun he executed
Enlnet's life short and he had little
time in which to exercise that God-given genius
Of his. that may best judge his character by
that dying of his in the dock. when he hurled
defiance upon his accusers and turned the tables on
them.
he was the peer of any brave and sainted soul who
ever died for her welfare. His figure remains
spotted. His fame is rock Of ages. His ideas
are still dominant. They have Tigtdlv opposed the
further enCroachIneut of English rule In Ireland
That has been rule of oppression. II - the
fondast wish In every ITishmans heart that the
day OF retrlution be not far distant.
EuElaud's colonies demanding more freedom
and are gradually slipping away from her. and
she is looking abroad for aid She would look
with pleasure to Ang!o-Americau alliance. She
will look in vain for that alliance will never take
place Uncle Sam viii never pull her chestnuts
out Of the fire England has ever been Americas
consistent and nveerate foe. Let them read irish
history and the history of other nations where
Irish Blood has been poured out on many battle
field. and there will be fewer Anglomanacs ana
more liberty loving Americans
John Quinn pre- sided at the meeting. The rest
of the celebration consisted in songs and insJru-
mental music.
New-York tribune., 1907-03-11
BOY NEAR HOME?
Report That Statement from His
Family Might Free Him.
IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. ]


Dover. Del, March 10.--The Delaware authori-
ties up 10 a late hour tonight had no Clew TO
the whereabouts OF four-year-old Horace y.
Marvin. jr. who kidnapped last Monday.
Harvey w. Marvin the eldest brother OF the
missing boy, returned to-day from New York
and HCboken. ". j., where he went hastily yes
terday on reports that the abducted child had
been seen at those places. His trip was not
successful
Governor Lea. who is taking active interest
in the case. announced tonight az Wilmington
that he had no new clews. II was reported to-
night that the child not far from Dover
and that a statement from. the Marvin family
might result in his release.
1t was learned tonight that Or. Marvin sus-
poets one of his neighbors of being the abductoT
Of his son. This created a sensation. but the
fathers belief is not shared by the people OF
Dover and vicinity.
To-day Detective Murphy went 10 Camden.
y. J.. 10 follow out Inspiration clew given
by Mrs Flora NJ. Swift. mother-in-law OF DR..
Marvin and grandmother of the missing child.
She said that while holding a pencil yesterday
she was directed TO write: Boat. Horace.
Camden. New Jersey" Tonight Murphy teIe-
phoned TO State Detective Hawkins, that the
"clew'' had not borne fruit
New-York tribune., 1907-03-11
SEVEN YEARS SINCE POwERs's ARREST
Young Kentuckian Now Awaiting Fourth
Trial for Murder of Goebel.
lBy Telegraph to The Tribune :

Lexington. ~. March 1o.-Caleb Powers the
Young mountaineer stlll I'm Jail at Georgetown
awaiting a fourth trial for the assassination OF
William Goebel In Frankfort arrested here
seven years ago to-day The nation had been
aroused by the shooting Of GOebel
Powers had been in Frankfort with the Others
who had been elected 10 the state offices bv the
Republicans he holding the office OF Secretary Of
State. Word had come from Frankfort Thai
Powers. disguised a soldier. was one of n souad
of men under Captain Peake the Chesaprake e
ohio train due here at $50 y. m. going ostcusibIv
10 London under orders of the adjutant general
Sherin Bosworth, now state Treasurer with his
deputies ana virtually tho entire police force met
the train Captain Peake denied that Powers wa :
In his squad. but the latter recognized ard
dragged from the coach Pistols We're drawn and
blows struck but no shots fired Powers
New-York tribune., 1907-03-11
ELECTRICITY FOR RAILROAD.
Maryland & Pennsylvania Will Get Power
from McCall's Ferry Plant.
~ releeraph - rhe rrIbun..

lBy Telegraph 70 The TrIbuns.l
Baltimore March 1o-The great electric Gener-
ating plant being constructed at NIcCaIrs Ferry on
the Susquehanna River will not only supply power
10 the Consolidated Gas Electric Light and Power
Company. az Baltimore but will also enable the
Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad running be-
tween Baltimore and York. 10 substitute electric
power for steam. For time the railroad en-
gineers have been preparing plans for change Of
operating power. BY operating the road in two
sections the Susquehanna electricity can be utiI-
zed, Tho construction OF the McCaIl's Ferry plant
for using the Susequehanna River power will also
II IL said. result In an extension OF electric rail-
roads from this city 70 Wilmington. Del. making
= chain To Philadelphia
Tho gas ana electric light company has made
teH-year contract with the SusQuehanna company
The power Will be transmitted thirty-eisht miles
by overhead wires The MCCalrs dam plant will
be capable OF producing 1o.OO0 horsepower OF elec-
rlcty. and the falls at the point where the river
Is being hRrnessed are capable generating 100 OOO
hpTSPDOVrFT
New-York tribune., 1907-03-11
TRAIN KILLS MAN AND DAUGHTERS
Lackawanna Express, Running on Erie
Tracks, Was Not Expected.

Buffalo, March lO-MlchaeI Bower. a welI-to-do
farmer. and his ten-year-Old daughter Isabel were
instantly killed a crossing OF the Erie Railroad
at Lancaster to-day. Bowers thlrteen-year-OId
daughter Rose died from her injuries in hospital
a few hours later.
The Lackawanna Railroad line was b,scked bv a
small wreck early In the day. and a fast Lacka-
wanna passenger train being detOured over
the Erie The watchman the crossing did not
expect It, and gave warning to Bower as he
drove onto the tracks
Bowers horse was ground to bits under the loco
motive Bowers neck broken and his daugh-
ter Isabel was decapitatsd. Rose was badly
uanSled.
New-York tribune., 1907-03-11
FIRE At Il REYIYAL.
Choir Sings Hymns W'hEe 2,0O0
Persons LeaUe the Hall.

Aberdeen, s d., March 1O.-WhiIe revival SER
vices were in progress IN the Auditorium to-
night. fire started under platform on which
three members of the choir and several preach
ers were sitting. The place was packed with
two thousand persons
When smoke was noticed. several walked OUT
and the Rev. r. ES Johnson, leader OF the re-
vival at once began singing The choir took up
the refrain. and preachers went among the con
gregatiOn. advising them to leave the place
quietly Some OF the more eXcitable persons
made their exit through windows. and IN gen
minutes the immense hall was empty. beIots
the choir and evangelist left the platform the
rear portion OF IL was In flames FiFemen 1Oughe
the fire for an hour, finally subduing it. aftsI
most Of the platform had been burned. NO one
was hurt
New-York tribune., 1907-03-11
PARIS AGAIN ALTGHT.
Fears Expressed That Electricians
VIII Not Be Content.

Paris. March 1O.--The city resumed its normal
aspect tonight. All the electric plants are
working
The public IS alarmed at the ease with which
few hundred workmen. at the inst'gation of
The Confederation of Labor able TO throw
the population into confusion. and the newspa-
pers print editorials demanding legislation
which viii prevent workmen engaged in sup
plying a public necessity from striking. 1t is
pointed out that the electricians, now that they
know their power. may not rest content with
present conditions. 1t is significant fact that
the strike committee is still holding meetings.
New-York tribune., 1907-03-11
ACCUSED OF USING AXE ON NEIGHB0R.
Upstate Farmer May Die as Result Of DIS"
pute Over Roadway.

Cortland. N V. March 10-Arthur Potter.
farmer oe BlOdgetts Mills. arrested to-day
charged with assault with intent TO kill Leon
Stafford. his nearest nelghbOr. Stafford. who was
struck the head with the square end OF an
axe blade. was believed to be dying tonight
TO-days storm helped to pile up the drifts thAk
have made the FOadways that skirt the adiOinins
farms OF the two men impossible in places
Stafford had turned from the highway and was
driving his team across P0tteF's land. when tue
latter closed gate In front Of StafIOFds team ana
warned Stafford not to open &c. Stafford. IL is al
leged. tried to force the gate. and struck down
Friends OF the two men then tnterfered. Ate
making te-EnOTter1 deposition STAFFORD lacsel
into unconsciousness. nom which hs hardy
sxpsctsd 70 recover.
New-York tribune., 1907-03-11
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
STANDARD ROADBED,

The oadbed OF the Pennsylvania Railroad celebrated IN Ae
notable Europe for sody high Of excellence
the result of and viglant effort The
the ballast rails being granted.
cossies and ballast follow The oak locust
half feet long inches thick and there sixteen
tihee feet of main track On the ourac roadbd the ballast
ffttree feet eight and half inches wide thirteen inches deep
eighteen
There drains either side Of which would do credit
drainage system of private grounds
In the cuts there eyepng touch OF beauty The sides
soddd with hardy blue pleasing green
these odded sides drains from being
choked by the dirt and
banks
1t deal of build standard
bed but it the weknown policy Railroad
construction the best of everything add pleasure
hance the comfort. and insure security patrons
New-York tribune., 1907-03-11
PULLMAN CAR SPRINGS BREAK.
Passengers on Fast Train on p R. R. Badly
Jared by Accident

Pittsburg. March lo.-Ths Chicago Special the
Pennsylvania Railroad which left New York 7;55
a m. and is duo here st 652 tonight, arrived sew
euty minutes late. owing TO an accident several
miles east OF this city. The occupants OF Pull
man car were badly shaken up and bruised. but
mono was seriously injured.
While the train going at a good speed the
springs on OF the Pullman cars broke with
the result that the box part Of the car Camo In
contact with the wheels Tho passengers
severely Jared but, aside from slight bruises and
nervousness. no person sustained injuries worth
mentioning.
Tho car was cut frprn the train and was replaced
in this city for the trip Chicago
New-York tribune., 1907-03-11
COMEDY By CLEMENCEAU.
"The Yell of Happiness" in One
Act, To BE Produced an Haly.

Rome. March 10.-Signor Riccardi the pub
Usher Of dramatic works. having learned that
NJ. Clemenceau, the French Premier, years ago
wrote a comedy that has never been produced.
recently went 10 France and requested NJ. Gle
menceau 10 grant him the Italian copyright OF
the work. The Premier gave him the manuscript
Of comedy in one act. entitled The Veil OF
Happiness and Signor Riccard has intrusted it
10 Signor Martini. Ex-Governor Of Eritrea, ana
literary man. who has promised TO translate K
on his next trip 10 Massowah. The comedy will
be presented this spring.
New-York tribune., 1907-03-11
WANTS c. r. U. ENDORSEMENT

Coroners. sent letter to the Central Federated
Union yesterday asking for its Endorsement OF the
bill before the Legislature providing for the better
safeguarding of elevators, both freight and pas-
senger Among other things. the bill provides that
no under the age OF eighteen, and who is NOT
VOuched for Industrious and careful shall he
allowed 10 operate elevators: that all men oDeT-
ating elevators must be licensed, and that each
elevator must have automatic locking device
which VIII hold Il tmmovable and secure while any
the executive committee
New-York tribune., 1907-03-11
HIT BY CAR; LEFT BY CREW.
Hackensack Police Think Trolley Employees
Deserted Injured Man.

Hac<ensacH y. j.. March 10 (SpeciaD.-EtiWa ard.
Valentine. farmer of Rochelle Park. was found
unconscious on snowbank i'm lower Hudson street
here a. midnight lie lying face downward
and his wOollen cap was on his back. His arm
was broken in two places. and there were cuts and
bruises the right side OF his head.
1t was at first thought that the man had been
assaulted ana robbed because his pockets had beeu
smptied. but when Patrolman Breen found that
the cap was cut in two he decided that Valentine
had been struck by a trolley and no doubt
placed on the snOwbank by the crew TO divert
suspicion 20 the real OF his injuries CHIEF
OF Police Dunn is making investigation None
OF the trolley crews reported seeing the farmer