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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-21
CONFER ON OKLAHOMA.
Dir. Bonaparte Preserves Neutrality
IN Statehood Controversy.

Washington. May 2O.-Three Democratic members
of the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention, Messrs
Ledbetter. Moore and Hayes. appointed a COM
mttee by the president of the convention. w
Fl. Murray, to to Washington and confer
with the legal officers of the government respect
ing certain developments affecting the election to
ratify the convention. arrived in Washington to-
day. This afternoon they had talk with Attorney
General Bonaparte. calling his attention to the in
functions which have been issued restraining the
Governor from issuing his election proclamation
and the election officers of the territory from per-
forming certain duties. and asking that the At
torney General take steps to have the legality OF
this action looked into incidentally they took up
the recent decision Of Judge Pancoast. which in
effect defers until in 1908 the election for the
ratification of the constitution recently adopted
Speaking of the committees visit. Mr.. Bonaparte
said that the men from Oklahoma had asked him
TO appoint counsel to defend certain suits growing
out of the action of the constitutional conven-
ton. He replied that this course would 10
identify the Department of Justice with side Of
the controversy the exclusion of the other. to
which he thought there serious objection. To
the statement that the people of Oklahoma desired
to act in strict observance Of the law IN framing
their constitution and asked for any suggestions
the department might fit make the At
torney General said that the situation pc
culiar, and in part, at least. far he knew.
unprecedented. He thought II would involve Sc
rious question of policy whether any such sug-
geston could properly be made In advance OF the
final adoption of the constitution and its submits
sion to the President: and in any the law and
the practice of the department forbade the Attor-
ney General 10 give any legal opinion unless re-
quested do by the President the head % one
of the executive departments.
In interview to-day Mr.. Ledbetter said he had
received satisfactory assurances that the Pres-
dent had not said that he would refuse to issue
a statehood proclamation. On the contrary he felt
satisfied that the President would issue a procla-
nation when convinced as he would be- that the
constitution is republican in form. required by
the enabling act. The delegation, including Gov
President returns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-21
MOTHER ACCUSES BANKER
On Stand Says c. Il. Andrescs Ode.
strOyed" Daughters Home.

Mrs. Johanna Figge was the principal witness
In the Supreme Court yesterday against her
daughter, Mrs. Klemme. IN the suit for abso-
lutte divorce brought by her husband. Frank
Kemme. of Philadelphia Justice Mccall pre-
sided Constant A Andrews. the banker IS
named as correspondent
On the stand yesterday Mrs Figge. In broken
English, told OF Andrews's visits 10 her daugh-
ter. and swore that he had destroyed her
home. Mrs. Figge testified that after her daugh-
ter and Klemme were married they lived with
her for almost five years. and that she had
rented a room in her house. at No. I'll Lexing-
ton avenue. to Mr. and Mrs. Andrews Mrs.
Andrews did not stay long. she said. but Mr..
Andrews remained for year. From this adj
dress Mrs. Figge moved to No. S44 Lexington
avenue. Andrews did not accompany the family.
she said, but called frequently.
She said she had protested to her daughter
fled that she rented a cottage in the Catskills
and kept boarders. Andrews went there. she
said, brought had sent wines and liquors, but
never paid any board. She confessed to receiv
ing mince pie from Mr.. Andrews as token
OF his appreciation, and identified note which
she had written acknowledging the gift, but
added that her daughter forced her to write it,
After leaving the mountains Mrs. Ffgge testi-
fed that operation performed on her
daughter at Mt Sinai Hospital While on a visit
she asked her daughter, she said. for some
money. Mrs. Klemme said she had no cash.
but had check which Mr.. Andrews had given
her to pay her bills. Asked If she had seen the
signature. Mrs. Figge said she had not The
case Will be continued to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-21
ASKS u'BRIDE FACTS.
Darlington Wants Evidence in Case
of Christian Scientists Death.
Warren ST.

Dr. Darlington. the Health Commissioners.
wrote 10 Coroner P. AcritelH yesterday asking
him 10 send him all the evidence in the case OF
Mrs Corrine Mcbride. the Christian Sciencse.
who died about a week ago from pneumonia
without medical attendance. with the names OF
all the doctors who were said TO have made II a
practice 10 furnish death certificates for persons
who died under Christian Science treatment
The letter was in reply 10 one which Coroner
Acritel1. in compliance with the finding or the
Jury which Investigated the death of Mrs. Nc
Bride sent TO DIR. Darlington and also 10 District
Attorney Jerome and DR.. Walter l. Carr, presi-
dent of the County Medical Society OF New York.
calling their attention 70 the practices OF those
physicians who enabled Christian Science prac-
titioners 10 evade the laws OF the state.
Coroner Acritelh said yesterday that he would
give the Commissioner the complete minutes Of
the inquest but that he had only those names OF
physicians which were brought out during the
inquest and could not get others. as the charge
against physicians issuing such certificates .
rnis6emeanor and therefore outside his jurisdic-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-21
TO REJECT IRISH BILL
Dublin Convention Seems Certain TO
Refuse Mr. BirrelPs Offer

Dublin. May 20.-Over two thousand delegates
from all parts of Ireland have assembled here
- attend the convention which will meet to-
morrow to decide whether TO accept or reject the
irish bill 1t will be impossible for all the dele
gates to attend the conference, since the hall
has room for only 1900 persons.
1t would appear to be a foregone conclusion
'hat the Dill viii be rejected. The clergy have
opposed 1t unanimously, and all the rank and
file Of Young ireland are bitter against il. The
leaders have been in conference all day long
and are still sitting at a late hour tonight. No
outsiders are admitted TO this conclave. and It is
impossible TO send in messages According to
the most trustworthy reports. John z. Redmond
the Nationalist leader, will move the rejection
OF the bill himself. The American delegates
strongly recommend this course. Mr. Redmond
served notice on the government when the hill
was presented that the Irish party would re-
serve the right TO accept or reject ii.
The Young Irishmen propose that the conyen-
non adopt resolutions rejecting the bill and
gaming on the Liberal party to introduce legis-
iatlon carrying out its pledges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-21
CANADA AND SECOND CLASS MAIL.
Cannot Handle Matter Sent from This Coun-
try by Express or Freight.

Washington, May 20-Through Postmaster Cen
eral Iemeux the government OF Canada has in
formed the Postofice Department that IL will not
be possible for the Canadian Postal Department to
handle second class mail matter 10 that coun-
try from the United States by express or freight
and mailed there. Some time ago a commission
was sent TO Canada to adjust II possible, the diff
ferences between the two countries respecting the
handling of second class mail The result of the
commissions work indecisve. Afterward
American publishers suggested that they might
send their publications to Canada by express or
by freight. and then have them mailed in that
country at the second class rate, for four
ounces. Postmaster General Meyer took the ques-
ton up with the Canadian officials. urging strongly
that the suggested arrangement be made. The
Canadian Postal Department. however. replied that
its facilities ard equipment would admit OF it,
In his letter TO Mr.. Meyer. Postmaster General
Lemieux says;
The department has cone TO The conclusion that
It viii be absolutely impossible 10 continue the re-
mailing privilege, except at the rate OF postage
between the two countries-that is four cents a
pound AS this department. is still strongly OF the
opinion that the action in abrogatng the conven-
tion between the two countries was necessary for
mailing privilege OF cent pound would be
an obvious violation of the spirit of the convention
regret say that u will not be possible for Can
ada recede from tho position already taken. nor
relinouish the privilege secured by the signing of
the convention which weat into eTfect May 8.
The Canadian second class rate is lower than
the second class rate of tits country. Postmaster
General Meyer explained to-day that,
specific OF refusal on the part OF the Canadian
government to handle second class matter was
called his attention, he would be forced 10 issue
an order declining TO handle Canadian publications
in this country at the second class rate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-21
MAY ACCUSE CAPTAIN MLAUGHLIN.
Former Detective Chief Likely to Face
Charges in Gould Divorce Case.

AS result of the investigation into the al
legged activity of Captain William W. Nc
Laughln in getting information regarding Mrs.
Howard Gould. TO be used against her in the
suit for limited divorce she had begun against
her husband. ii is believed that formal charges
may be preferred against the former head of the
detective bureau. He did not answer a call to
appear before Commissioner Bingham yester
day, pleading that he was too sick, and il is
thought that he is getting ready to forestau
the charges by making an application for re-
tirement
Edward Sholes. who formerly with Colonel
Cody in the Buffalo Bill show. told Deputy
Commissioner Hansen of the efforts of Big
Hawley and Central Office man to get some
information about Mrs Gould from him.
Clarence j. Shearn. counsel for Mrs Gould
said she had brought suit for separation on
the ground of cruel treatment in a period OF
three years. She desired the fullest publicity
TO the trial and would insist on having it in
open court. he said The complaint is said to
give specific details Of the alleged police plot.
She is understood to be seeking alinnony Of
$4,000 year. which is considered excessive
by Mr. Gould.
District Attorney Jerome said last night he
would see Commissioner Bingham to-day and
would start an investigation y the facts seemed
TO warrant it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-21
EDDY HEARING PUT OFF.
Judges Illness Causes Postponement
for Fe1U DauS.

Concord. y. H. May 2o-rhe hearing IN the
Mary Baker G. Eddy case. ordered for to-day, was
adjourned on account Of the indispostion OF Judge
Robert n. Chamberlin the presiding Justice.
In expectation that the long awaited case would
begin to-day great crowd assembled the
courthouse long before the hour set for the open
ing. The majority Of those present We're women.
and nearly all OF the spectators followers or
the Christian Science doctrine The three trustees
Henry NJ. Baker Archibald Mcclellan and Josiah
z. Fernald-to whom Mrs. Eddy has made over
her property and who destined TO play an i'm
portant part in the litigation. were also present
Calvin A Frye Mrs. Eddy's secretary; Louis c.
strang. formerly assistant secretary 20 Mrs
Eddy, and Edward A Kmball were the three
defendants who were not I'm court. Those defend
ants in court Ira O. Knapp. William D. John
son, Stephen A. Chase Joseph Armstrong. Alfred
Farlow, Irving c. Tomlinson and Herman s
Herring Mrs. Eddy's household was represented by
August Mann. her coachman.
great array Of counsel was present for both
sides Ex-United States Senator William L.
Chandler was the leader OF the counsel for plain
tins. while the interests OF the defendants were
attended 70 BY, numerous attorneys headed by
When the hearing had been DELAYED half an
hour by the absence Of Judge Chamberlin; Clerk
taken I'll and that the hearing would be postponed
while on his way from Boston to Concord
Although the condition of Judge Chamberlin was
bic to begin the hearing Tomorrow his physicians
decided late this afternoon that ne would require
and they ordered his removal to the Margaret
Pirsbury Hospital His illness Is not considered
serious. but his condition demands absolute rest
and ouiet for time In view OF this announce
ment by the physicians. II seemed evident that the
case IN court be postponed for at least a
week, and arrangements were made tonight Tor a
conference OF counsel to agree upon date for add
1ournrnent Of the hearing.
Counsel for the plaintiffs after the adjournment
was announced. filed motion with the clerk Of tho
court that such Of the afidavits made in behalf
of the trustees relate to Mrs Eddy's mental
condition or alleged the misapprGpriation OF her
property be considered IN the hearing upon the
notip of he AS
of the suit secure accounting In place of the
next friends"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-21
OCTOPUS IN TORPEDO PRACTICE
Tests Near Newport Only Partly Successful
Missile Sticks in Tube.

Newport. r. /. May 20-The naval trial board
resumed its tests of the submarine torpedo boat
Octopus to-day. taking her TO Coddington Cove
for torpedo practice The Octopus carried four
torpedOes and fired three at a target supposed
to be a battleship, marked by two rowboats 500
feet apart. bearing coored flags. The range
was about 500 yards. The torpedoes were fired
while the boat running in a submerged
dition. taking observations by the periscope and
going at full speed.
The first torpedo, fired from the port tube
straight to the target then turned to a
sharp angle to the right. The second got hung
up in the starboard tube. The third torpedo
went straight. but did not carry more than 500
yards. Later in the day. when the Octopus was
at her slip at the torpedo station, she fired an
other torpedo from her starboard tube along the
breakwater. and it went in good shape, appar-
emily showing that there was something wrong
with the torpedo previously fred from that tube
One of the torpedoes fired to-day was lost. max
ing the second lost by the Octopus within week
They valued at 5000 each.
The Octopus also underwent anchor gear trials
and a successful test of her wireless apparatus
rO-da
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-21
OLD CLERKS DISMISSED.
Reorganization Of Genera Land
Office Force BegAms.

Washington, May 20-The Secretary of the
Interior approved to-day the order of the Com
missioner of the General Land Office, Judge Bal
linger, dismissing seventeen employees in the
classified service. who dropped because Of
their age, incompetence or general inability to
keep progress with the adoption of modern
methods. The principal cause Of these dismis-
sails is the decision of the Commissioner to carry
into effect an enactment of Congress. made in
1895 which provided that typewritng might be
substituted for longhand in the writing of land
patents and the keeping of the records. Because
the change must entail the dropping of num-
Der of old and faithful employees, no Commits
sioner has had the courage to prepare for the
Presidents signature the executive order neces-
sary to carry the action of Congress into effect.
To Judge Ballinger fell this painful duty and
the President approved the order on May D.
But the end has not been reached There are
other divisions equally in need of overhauilng
with a view to rejecting the incompetents Con-
gress insists that the work of the executive De
partments shall be performed with accuracy ana
expedition, and both are impossible where su-
perannuated employees some Of them eighty years
of age. retained. Doubtless the SITUATION IN
the General Land Office had much to do with the
Presidents decision to the necessity of ask
ing Congress TO provide a civil pension list,
has been announced in these dispatches, al
though the conditions which exist in the Lana
Office duplicated in other offices of the gov
eminent.
In making dismissals no consideration has
been shown to employees having political 1nhu-
ence. One of the women dropped to-day is the
aunt of member of Congress. Several others
have long rested secure in the knowledge that
they enjoyed a pull" In addition to the dis
missals there have been a number of transfers
involving decreases of salary. One of these was
employee eighty-flve years of age, who has
served the government ffty-five years. He was
reduced from $500 to s1.400 a year, although
there is reason to believe that he is hardly able
to earn even the smaller sum. Still another OF
the dismissed appointed by executive
order having been a classmate of President
Roosevelt
Records Of efficient performance have been
kept in the Land Office and further transfers
will be made. TO the end that eventually the
most capable and energetic employees shalt re-
ceive the largest compensation while from time
to time it will be necessary to drop from the
rolls those who unable or unwilling TO per-
form their share of the work.
1t IS Judge Ballingers hope that Congress VIII
not only provide for civil pension list, but
make It retroactive that the more deserving
OF those he is compelled to dismiss shall benefit
thereby. But as he is charged with modern
iEng his Office, he will hew TO the line and
drop all incompetents. painful as may be the
ne for dof1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-21
ToMPKINs SQUARE POSTAL STATION.
Department Leases Building at Avenue B
and 18th Street.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau. J


Washington. May 20.-The PostofFlce Department
to-day finally accepted the proposal of Charles l.
Weinstein for the lease of building at Avenue B
and 18th street New York City, be used as q
sub-station and to be known the Tompkins
Square station This is the final step in long
continued effort obtain additional sub-station
for this densely populated section of the East Side
and assures the opening OF station not later than
November I. The lease is for ten years and pro-
vides for complete equipment. including light heat
water safes and the necessary furnishings for
Quoting the work Of a modern station.
The object of the station is chiefly the relief OF
sub-stations B and D. which the terri
tory TO be allotted TO the station. 1t will be
regulation carrier station. of the same rank as
the other large stations and of the Times Square
station, which will also be in operation in the fall
at a date probably month earlier than the Temp
kins Square station. The station viii be in the
heart of the Jewish section of the city and large
part of the mail handled will be from foreign
offices. Postmaster Wilcox. a recent visit 10
the Postmaster General recommended the accept
ance of this lease. well that of the basement
and floor of the building in of construc-
ton at 43d street and Seventh avenue to be occu-
pied by the Times Square station. There We're
tails 10 be arranged before the proposals for the
Tompkns Square building acceptable, and
these having been made satisfactory the matter
has been closed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-21
REBELLION OF ARAB TRIBES.
Turkish Authorities Unable to Suppress Re-
volts-Fighting in Yemen.

Constantinople. May 2O-No confirmation has
yet been received here of the humiliation. re-
ported on May 6. seven battalions OF Turkish
troops in a battle with rebels in Yemen. Turkish
Arabia, although the position of this force was
known TO have been precarious.
According to mail advces from Damascus
there was an engagement in the latter part OF
March on the eastern frontier of Yemen between
the Munteik and Rouala branches of the Auaseh
tribe IN which eight hundred OF the former and
two hundred of the latter killed
The Arab tribes of the Euphrates and Tigrts
are again IN revolt, and the Turkish authorities
have proved themselves unable TO suppress the
movement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-21
NO FEAR OF n STRIKE.
Telegraph Officials Deny Statements
of Union Men.

Tho officials of the Western Union and the Postal
Telegraph companies when asked Yesterday after
noon concerning the threatened strike against their
companies by the members OF the Commercial
Telegraphers' Union of America. which is com
posed of altogether about 25000 men. said that they
were expecting real trouble and that all talk
OF a strike due entirely to agitators of the
union and not TO the steady workers among their
operators 1t denied that any men had been
discharged without good cause.
President Clowry of the Western Union said the
charges made against his company union
meeting Sunday afternoon were unqualihedly false.
He said that petitions resolutions from the
union such had been sent in to his office yes
terday, and that the reports that the employees OF
his company dissatisfied the work of
paid agitators OF the Telegraphers Union.
Not only increase of 10 per cent made
in the pay OF the operators" he said, but il
made entirely without the request OF the mem
bers of the union far l know and came as
great surprise to the operators here in New
York"
What the union men mean by the sliding scale
in the declaration made tho meeting on Sunday
I don't know. There several operators. who
voluntarily gave up their jobs in Chicago some
time ago and came here New York. and we gave
them what work had st the time. but they
could not expect start on here with the pay they
were getting in Chicago If we didn't have the work
tenn they speak Of. the only arrangement of the
kind we have was made at the special request of
The national officers of the Commercial Teleg
raphers Union OF America who here made their
House. where they decided that before a strike
i, declared an EFFORT YIN be made e get thslF
be done until the national executive committee ar
National President Small of the union issued a
statement in reply TO a circular letter from Mr..
greater New York President Small says that
Colonel Clowrys statement is not founded upon a
nate officers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-21
OUT OF STATE POLITICS.
Governor WWfeId of Maryland SAID
to Haze Higher Aspirations.
IBy Telegraph to The tribune J

Baltimore, May Ex-Governor Warheld Will
not be a candidate to succeed himself. He made
the formal announcement tonight. The Gov
ernor is said to have his eye on the Democratic
Presidential ticket for either first or second
Mace. He has been told there is sentiment
for him among Democrats in New York and in
the South.
In his statement tonight Mr.. warheld says
he has long contemplated retiring from politics
in this state, and assigns business cares one
OF the principal reasons being at the head of
one of the largest financial institutions In Mary
land AS a. matter of fact, his withdrawal Is
said to be due to the opposition of the state
marty organization leaders to whom he has &C.
corded little recognition since he has been Gov
ernor.
Former Governor Frank Brown will probably
be the Democratic nominee for Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-21
SIDNEY SMITHS VALET ARRESTED.
Paris Detectives Take Collins Into Custody
on Arrival at Cherbourg.

Cherbourg, May 20-Sidney Smith. Of New
York, accompanied by George Collins. alias
Bevington. arrived here to-day on the Kaiser
Wilhelm II from New York. As soon as the
steamer locked, two detectives from Paris went
on board and took Collins into custody. The
party left for Paris this evening.
IN March OF this year Collins in the en-
ploy Of Sidney Smith in Pans as valet, and
robbed him of money and jewels to the value of
$4,000. Collins came to New York and was
arrested When confronted with Mr. Smith he
said that $4,000 worth of the stolen property
was hidden in the Of boarding house in
Paris, and promised 10 show Mr.. Smith the
place if he would go back to the French capital.
This Mr.. Smith agreed TO. and Collins left New
York on the Kaiser Wilhelm II as Mr.. Smiths