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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
B. & u. TRANSFER Rapid.
Nert Haren Expected to Control the
Road This Week.

Holders T Boston & Maine stock are exchanging
thsir securities for those OF the New York. New
Haven * Hartford at rate which will give the
New Haven an ownership OF one hundred thou
Snd shares Il the Maine road IN the course Of
ne current week. This movement Will clean up.
Eih ole -zceDti0n all the larger blocks Of Boston
Maine stock and place the New Haven IN abso-
Hte control Of the property. II is understood d
iorn.al afreriuE by the New Haven 20 the Boston
L Maine minority stockholders will not be made
before tie latter part Of July
II was announced yesterday that the New Haven
a2d Secured trsckaEe rights over important parts
q TIE Boston & Albany which IS owned by the
New York Central by which the New Haven would
obtain new routes 10 the West and other points
sno materially Increase its traflc facilities. An
sgfeeneHt has been made with the New York Cen
raj under a rental by which the New Haven will
nave trackage rights from the state line between
y" YORK & Masssc husetts to Albany; between
Boston Corners, =. y, and Chatham X. Y; be-
Veen Pittsfeld and North Adams. Mass. between
e1Fingheld, Mass. and the state line and between
ashland and Boston.
Tie trackage agreement is a part Of the general
understanding by which the New York Central has
secured an option on the New York, Ontario g.
"es'ern and by which the New York Central
sgFees not 20 interfere IN thu acquisition Of the
2os'oa s. Maine by the New Haven. This ar
-@ngei1ent Of great importance 10 the New
As-s2d railroad situation and IN some quarters II
considered second only IN importance to the
IalS1er OF Tie control 81 the Boston & Maine. BY
eS91-illg Tire rrackage rights Just outlined. the
"" Haven VIII practically double the service of
-e Boston o. albany system and will improve the
sllDn Of that property IN its own interest as well
eIL l1 interest OF the New York Central and the
-1p'!s ana passengers who patronize the road
- = I@-kag- over the Boston d Albany viii give
Sa, -" Haven q direct Connection between Central
,r'. England and The albany gateway and new
49,, 800 Ior products from TIC West into the Con-
rr. .-ctt alley and Rhode Island. and also q new
sr5 for The IrauulacturiDs products Of New Eng
aei5 :. n Vest The trackaBe rights from PITTS
1eT 1 20 20 NORTH Adams viii give the New Haven a
a,cotnecuo1 with the Boston & Maine, and the
~ SSsee between Ashland and Boston will give
rms, Htg Haven shorter routes from some of the
~ important points its system TO Boston.
bsrr IaeEage rights between Springfield and Al
81 - VIII be Of immense value, may be seen
r-s eleAce at the railroad map, and it VIII be OF
tre ~ advantage 10 the city Of Boston, IT will
sS,srture FOR goods from the West consigned to
-'fegn centres
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
I. 7. FIGHTS F. A. HEINZE
f0'froad Wants Him to Take Prom
erty and Pau Tares.

augustus Heinze was the sole witness YES tcr-
aS afternoon before Mr.. Perceval British Vice
ISll' VINO was appointed q committee Of one bv
~ supreme Court Of British Columbia 10 take
lesurnony in the partition suit hrouob+ nv IT,
o''uihD'a 6 Western Railway to force Mr. Heinze
- HlsH'ite and 10 accept his share amounting
~ ooo'VVO acres, of a valuable mineral and timber
H.; oMHed 10y the company in conjunction with
- Inc Canadian Pacific owns the Columbia q
western and is in reality conducting the action
me railway contends that it has a right to de-
Iiand this partition at any time after thirty DAYS
houce' but Mr. Heinze declares the right is re-
served to him and that he does not care to take
ne l"id until 1911. He does not have to pay taxes
on ii urSil he accents II
me canadian Pacific represented by its
general Eastern counsel, Hess & Hess, Of No so
me street Charles ~ Hess was present and his
son Jerome S. Hess, did most Of the examining
OF Mr. Heinze, who represented by Clarence
cary and Sanford Robinson of No 50 Wall street
me hearing was held IN the acting consul generals
private office. at No. II State street.
Inc action. Of which this was a part was
brought in November. 1906. by the railway to COM
pei Mr. Heinze TO accept hts share Of 675OO0 acres
OF The richest land in British Columbia Mr.
Helnze commenced to build. in 1895, the Columbia
q Western Railway, To connect the Crows Nest
coal fields with Vancouver After hs had built
fifty miles he bought out 10y the Canadian
Pacific for 100000 and the additional cousidera-
ton OF a share In the land which the road received
as a bonus from the government at the rate of
10000 acres for every mile Of railroad construction
The point At issue brought out yesterday
Mr.. Heinze said that he had made a contract with
Sir Thomas g. Shaughnessy and Richard b. An
gus, for the railroad whereby he could take title
TO the land thirty days notice any time before
1911. The land would become taxable in 1911 SO
he would then be obliged accept his share
anyway. He submitted in evidence copy of the
contract. Although it was not brought out di-
TeCtly, Mr.. Heinze made no protest against the
implication Of the cOuuse! for the Canadian Pa
Ciic that he tMr. HcinZe) did not care to take il
now because he would then have 10 begin TO pay
taxes On the land. Also. counsel pointed out tHat
the land department of the road Is daily developing
Mr.. Hetnzes holdings as part of the great area. at
10 expense 10 Mr.. HeuZc
Counsel for the road caused Mr. HeUze to admit
that in April, 1906, be served with notice Of
partition They declared that in their interpreter
ton OF the contract either party 10 il had the
right TO get partition. Since MI Heinze and his
lawyers believe that right reserved 70 him
alone the matter viii be decided Icy The British
Columbian courts.
The consul adjourned the hearing until next
Wednesday at $50 o'clock, when Mr. Iieuza Will
put his signature TO the typewriter transcript
that VIII then be sent 10 the court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago. juno Io-The government report ON the
condition Of the winter and spring wheat crops OF
the United States had q weakening effect to-lay
on the local wheat market the September delivery
closing at a net decline of L. to ltsc. September
down isc 70 lac. Oats were OF &c. Pro
visions 7i.c 10 l2iaC lower. The official sta
t!stics estimated the conditions winter wheat on
June i at ia and spring wheat ST. The total
acreage OF spring wheat was placed at l6464o0J
acres, decrease Of per cent compared with the
crop of last year. These figures were more favor
able than had been generally eSSected. ana prices
declined moro than lc a buSLel inside of five min
utes. Earlier in the session the market had been
nervous, prices fuctuating a wide range The
market firm at the opening because Of higher
prices at Liverpool, bat the continued favorable
weather the crop in this country overcanle tlis
bullish influence and caused decline in all de-
liveries The weakness was accentuated later BY
the government report. The close weak Sep
tember opened sc 10 &c higher at 99Iac % $3.50,
sold az 1870. and then declined S72.c The close
was 9S%c 10 9Sasc. July ranged between CSC and
s7Ihc and closed at e57lc to S57sc. Clearances OF
wheat and -four were equal to 265 600 bushels. The
amount passage increased 13S00o0 bushels, and
the visible supply decreased $4,000 bushels. Pri-
mary receipts $4,000 bushels. against Al 600
bushels for the same day last year. Minneapolis
Duluth and Chicago reported receipts of 567 cars,
against 647 last week and 302 one year
ago
Firm cables and wet weather over the greater
part OF the corn belt had Strengthening influence
on the corn market early in the day but toward
the noon hour prices weakened on selling by local
fuence The market closed easy. September
%ReaSd S 10 and and cosd $50 f 80 5 pc
July ranged between 53ssc and SAKE, and closed
5 5s ASss receipts were ' cars with ' of con
Oats were firm at the opening because of an
active demand for July by shorts The deferred
futures, however, were sold freely by pit traders
ter o part Of the session The government crop re-
port bea5ish: showing The Condition q the crop
closed weak September opened unchanged TO Se
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
OFFER TO JOHN c. sHeEHAN DENIED

A member of the board OF trustees OF the Con-
sondated Gas Company said last night that the
repArts that the gas company had made John c.
sheehan a bid Of SOS share for Manhattan Transit
stock were absolutely false He said he in
position know If any bids had been made. and
that nothing OF the sort had been done. When
asked about the contention Of the Long Acre Elec-
trio Light and Power Company that II the
only company which had legal franchise 10
operate here IN New York, this trustee said his
company was not troubling about that in the least
and that il building a S00O000O plant and
was expecting to have fun power TO use It for
many years to come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
uEn\jv STEEL SHIPMENTS.

sbipnaents by the United States Steel Corporation
t., Nav ran close 10 COO tons and reports from
other steel concerns indicate that new high rec
ords in output were established all around A rep
rassnta tive Of the Republic Iron and Steel Com
many says it is evident that their shipments n
IIav we're larger than in any preceding month
sinca the company started business. Earnings are
ESQ exDecred to establish new high record The
TaCkavanna Steel Company also made record
shipments last month. -.
Cost of production higher than in May, 1905,
due TO increased wages, increased freight rates.
etc but this will be offset 10 large extent by
ne better prices received for steel A large ousi-
ness is being done by the agricultural implement
ma kars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
LITTLE GOLD FOR EXPORT.

There were rurnors yesterday OF further gold ex-
ports 10 be made by to-days steamers. but they
proved TO be without foundation. The bankers
who engaged gold for Paris last week said that
there was a probability OF higher rates for money
here in the near future. which. taken in con1unc-
ton with the approaching movement OF currency
to the interior. would make II advantageous for
them 10 keen balances in this city. The bad bank
statement on Saturday which showed a loss or
go 0OA 600 in cash was another factor which tended
10 iiscourage gold exports. and with demand ster-
ling Yesterday 4S6S5 and 4S and the Paris check
on london at % francs 49, centimes. UP ia CEN
times from the low OF last week, the operation
would have been upprotafble anyway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
WHEAT CROP SMALLER.
Yield Of G34974,00O Bushels Indi-
Gated By Government Report.

WASHINGTON June 1o.-The crop reporting board
Of the bureau of statistics, Of the Department OF
Agriculture finds, from the reports Of the CORE
spondents and agents Of the bureau as follows:
Preliminary returns on the acreage Of spring
wheat soWn indicate area Of about Is +64 acres
n decrease Of l2i2'" acres. or per cent, as COM
LAST Year tLlHSnF1. The average condition OF
spring wheat ON June was sS7. compared with
81 az jhe corresponding date last year. s37 on
june ]. $50 and "A teu-year average of 9S.3.
The following table shows FOR the i've principal
spring wheat states the acreage. compared with
last E'ar. on percentage basis and the condition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
wEMpLE INSURANCE COMPANY HEAD
Presidency Offered by Leading New York
Capitalists, 1t Is Said.

Schenectady, " Y. June lO-"The Union" says
to-day: State Senator Wallace Wemple has re-
ceived the offer of the presidency Of new lie in
euranc. company now being formed by leading
Kew York capitalists not connected With any OF
stood that should the Senator accept the place
he will receive ct the outset salary OF $40 OVO.
investigation committee. and it is understood that
the prestige he won IN that capacity attracted
the attention of the men now forming the new
company Should he accept the presidency he viii
be allowed 10 complete his term IN the Senate
which expires on December 81, 1901"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
LAKE SHORE AND SANTA FE INQUIRY.

tBy Telegraph 70 The IrlbAne.I
Chicago. June 10-The investigation into charges
Of rebatne against the Santa Fe and Lake Shore &
Michigan Southern railroads will be begun by a
federal grand jury before Judge Lands to-mor-
row. The decision TO investigate the charges was
reached q conference in washington several day IS
ago between District Attorney Edwin W. sims ana
Attorney General Bonaparte.
While announcement has been made ~ is
Harvester Trust viii not be presented to TINS grand
Jury, and that the prosecution. il one is decided
upon. will be civil rather than criminal The same
course probably will be followed with the express
companies charged with violating the ranking
privilege.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
Mr.. WTLSON Il WITNESS.


Washington, June lo-Secretary Wilson OF the
r1anartr7ert Of Agriculture was the principal wit
ness before the Supreme Court Of the District OF
Columbia to-day IN the trial Of L s Holmes for
uoer associate staustician, on the charge Of pre-
rnaturely d!vulg1ug cotton crop reports. 4'"''le7
attorney made an effort show that the secretary
was pretudced IN his statements, and tried nnsuc
cessfullv to make him admit that he had gwen o11
cron Information in advance OF its legitimate pro
mitigation and had suppressed information moi
ut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11

.-,- + Ok. 20 g>s-c declined 10 S7a.c and closed
M 37jc July sold between 44'2c ana 90 ana
closed AT 4p2c- Local receipts were ~ c3IS,.
I,r,diup i'm provisions was quiet and the market
was weak because Of selling by 'ocal packers anu
Srrterlber pork was down l5c at SIG SI2 Lard was
11g1 Toe at 50 O7la s. 10 Ribs were I2e lower at
Estimated receipts for tomorrow; Wheat o. cars
corn SIS cars. oats, go cars; hogs, lA"" mead
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
- ea-ernnent cr2. ronort. ahowLng tAe conaL-

The government crop report. showing the condi-
tIou Of winter wheat TIA and spring wheat S. Z
which reached the local wheat pit shortly after >
o'clock yesterday afternoon caused a break In
wheat of over cent busLel. At the close there
was slight recovery. the final prices showing a
not loss Of Is to ?. cent IN and * cent ia
corn. Tie report was more brarish than had been
expected. showing further deterioration In winter
wheat and d poorer condition Of spring wheat than
a. year ago Wall Street. which first construed
the report as better thun expected. changed its
opinion later and the stock market, which had
advanced when the report was published. reacted
sharply later on
Henry Hgiuzcr. the statisticiau of the Produce
Exchange, estimated tue winter wheat crop ON
the basis of the figures in the government report
alJ,,6Zouo bushels, against 45lOl0O bushels, the
june l. 1auC and 4g2 SIS 100 the actual harvest last
year. The Indicated spring wheat crop according
70 Mt Heiuzers estimate, is $4,000 bushels
an actual Weld last year Of 1882 ,9G6 bushels.
This brings the total indicated yield OF wheat as
compared with 7l3.35JGI go bushels the estimate
June !, 1905 and 7J 10000 bushels. the actual har
this year is lt4oiNp acres, as against li,asV0
acres last year and the Weld acre, estimated
by Mr.. Heinzer, figures out l51 bushels, compared
with 1871. the actual yield IN 1906,
The estimates oats, rye and barley. as figured
by the Produce Exchange stausucian were as fol-
oats $40 $4,000 bushels against 1913 900 bush
els last year rye $4,000 bushels, compared with
an actual harvest of 3606SG60 bushels in 1906. and
yeaT's CROP Of 1885 900 bushels
The area planted 10 oats. 3l,iel00 acres, is said
Before the publication Of the government report
wheat was nervous and irregular, and trading
ginning of trading the cereal higher on sup
port from commission houses and little covering
by shorts but in the forenoon the market sagged
and remained nervous and irregular until the re-
mort came
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
eRocERs FAIL FOR HALF A MILLION.

Milwaukee June l0-An involuntary petition in
bankruptcy was filed to-day against the Smith
Thorndike & Brown Company wholesale grocers
The Wisconsin Trust Company was appointed re-
ceiver It is said that the liabilities OF the company
are $4,000; assets 81 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11

The average condition Of winter wheat on June
was III as compared with So on May l. 1897. 50
on June J. 1906; sos on June /, 1905 and ten-year
average OF Sill The following table shows FOR each
OF the principal winter wheat states the condition
ON June in each Of the last two years, and with
tile teu-ye8r June averages:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
Citations.

Grace OF God Free and IndepeudeHt-To Bertha
Beck. Auyela F. RInk, Dora G., Hanteld Fredercka v.
Sohaeter. Edward r Beck. Aureia Beck, the widow.
Of kin % Frederick Beck deceased
greeting: Bertha Beck. samuel J'utermyer
Christian Tieticn. the city New lately
applied SurruGate's Court Of OF New
York. have certain instrument IN writing, bearing
2i day Of March 1893 relating both and
personal property, daily proved as the last VIII and Testa
Frederick Beck late OF the County OF New York,
deceased. Therefore and each Of o
appear before the Surrogate Of County OF
a In the County % New York the eth
July. thousand nine hundred and seven half
O'Clock the forenoon OF that then and
there attend the probate Of the said last VIII and
Testament And such OF You as are hereby cited
Of tWelty-5ne required
pear by your guardian II have II YOU
appear and apply for be appointed.
of neglect or failure TO do guardian
be appointed by the Surrogate represent
for YOU in the proceeding
In Testimony Whereof have caused the Seal OF tns
Surrogate's of said OF New York %
hereunto afxed Witness. Hon Frank T. F1tzgsraid.
surrogate Of our said County q New York. said
County the 10th day OF May. IN the year OF Lord
thousand nine hundred and seven
tSeall DANIEL J. DOWDNEY,
Clerk 9f the SUrrogate's Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11

EHGLEsToN. GEORGE wAsHINGroN-THE PEOPLE
Il the State OF New York by The OF God
and Independent Amy D Egeston. Thomas Buchanan
EE-stOn, Harold Patterson MRcIean Egsston,
MaclsaA Egleston and all persons
terested in the George Washington Egeston
County York deceased, creditors legS-
tees kin otherwise. send greeting: You ard
each hereby cited and required personally
appear before Surrogate Of the County OF New
York the SuFrcgates Court or SAID county held at
County Court House II County OF New York.
he eleventh dAy June 1901 half-past o'clock
in forenoon Of then and there attend
judicial OF the account OF proceedings % Cen
raj Tn Company OF New York executor or the last
Will and testament said deceased and such OF al
hereby cited are under the age OF twene years
are required appear guardian II have
or appear and apply Tor one . %
in failure to do
So guardian Will appointed by the Surrogate 70 rep
for in the proceeding
testimony whereof. have caused the seal or mo
SurrogaIes' Court OF the said County % New
ISeall York hsreunto affixed Witness. Hon
Abner c. Thomas Surrogate OF our said co1I-
ty a 81 York. the I'D day or April. II
the year thousand nine hnntrse- am
seven DANIEL v pOWDNEfs
Clerk % the Su<TeSasez EesSh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
BONDING COMPANY FAILS.
Brooklynites Interested in a Philadelphia
Concern.


Philadelphia. June l0--After the directors OF the
keystone Bonding Company had spent Tour AouiS
mis- afternoon examining 4 report from the audl-
tors engaged on the books. the authorized state
ynent was made that the closing out of the bu5-
ness win involve no financial loss TO any one
Ia Hnauciug by which the company I..il4''st"
80 40 = brIsness OF 5000 600 in seven months WIN.
ont soIne Of the directors knowing where me Sc
c1rtties were obtained TO guarantee me ooIt.- Z"
ctors and persons holding positions 81 l-'
Is not 10 become public property. Joseph NJ ON,
ice-T,resident Of the company mas g''i H-.'H'
chairman OF & committee Of five 10 wind up Inc
affairs of the company
The failure Of the keystone Bonding Company
whose home Office is in philadelphia has involved
y number Of Brooklynites The concern had an
office at No 25 Montague street. The most prom
inent OF the Brookynites connected with the con
Germ is Michael j. Dady, leader Of the antI-N ooaee
ruff Republican forces and eX-ComHl7sIoheI oi
Elections. He was a director IN the concern ahq
s6G Another director, who owned similar
amount Of stock is President Charles I. Young
of the National City Bank. Dady said yesterday
that he had never attended a directors meeting
and had not paid for his stock. II said yes
terday that the Brooklyn agents for the company,
Teilnan, McCusker & RGisteT had severed Their
connection with II several weeks ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
Financial Meetings.

AMERICAN CAR s FOUNDRY COMPANY.
~TDCKHD -uEH~ MEETING
TIL. Stockholders Of the American Car 4 Foundry
tr..ilrv ar, hereby notified that the regular annual
,trr OF The stockholders of said company viii He
I..rF l- IL. Offices SO DAB Washington street Jers~s
t.ir. N,..g Jersey. Thursday 2tth day june
rguT at O'Clock ror the purpose OF tiectins q
r,J of Directors and trIuSacug such Other business
As may tr properly brought before the meeting
stool. transfer books CornpanF Will close
7,ffrsiav Jun. 6,h, ana reopen Tuesday. July md
,un- a BINBY Secretary
ADVERTISEMENTS and subscriptions 10y The Tribune
= received nj their Uptown ONCE. No 1864 Hroa way
between 3Gtu alth SIS. until o'clock p m A'Ntf
the following branch utlCrs az res
ttr office. r-., VIZ; syn ave
d cor 1873 9Th cor l-th ST " I-IsN ltt.,
..- Nest 9Th ana Nth aNeS, -tAi
y<.-t ll-tn St 3G setWecn 10th ana 'tn SIS
f.a, tya near LIST near oJth st .
- u+S+ 1.lth 81 700 TOO Sd ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
AMERICAN CAN COMPANY

A quarterly dividend OF one and Oue-qu1rter Per
Cent tlilC-l has been declared upsn the Preferred
stock Of Company payable July list. 1907. TO
Stockholders OF close OF business Juns
nth 1907. The Transfer Books wu be closed,
Preferred stock from June 18th 1907 July LIST.
1907 both inclusive Checks viii be mailed
r II ISMON. Secretary.
Dated New York. June 3rd. 1907
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
DiUidend Notices

NORFOLK s. WESTERN RAILWAY co.
The Board OF Directors has declared a semi annual
dividend and half per cent the common
stock OF Company payable the office Of the Com
pauy. Building. Philadelphia, Pa and after
1907 10 stockholders registered
"a II business May 81. 1907
E ALDEN. Secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11
GrGGENnEIM ExPLoRArIoN Co,IFANY

Z
DIVIDEND No. Is
The Directors the CTuEgenheirs Exploration Com
pany have this day declared quarterly dividend Of
and oue-huN t2izp per cent. upon the fun paid
capital Company. payable July 1st.
1907 stockholders Of record twelve o'clock noons
June 10Th. 1907.
books the transfer OF the stock OF the Com
pauy will close twelve o'clock noon, June 18th.
1907. and reopen July 2nd. 1907.
1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-11

s3RD QUARTERLY DIVIDEND.
THE UNION BAG n PAPER COMPANY.
i Battery Place. y. y. city. June 10. 1901.
A QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF ONE PER CENT.
O the preferred stock Of The Union Bag Paper
has this day been declared payable on July
L. 1907 10 stockholders Of record at the close OF bust
on The transfer books OF the pre-
r-rred stock will close 29th, and viii
reopen at 10 \ NJ July 10, 1907.
w L SPARKS. Secretary.