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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
GERMAN LIBERAL TO PHI BETA KAPPA
DR.. Barth Says Relations Between Countries
Will Never Be Strained.

Or, Theodore Barth. leader Of the RadcaI-LIberals
IN the German Reichstag and editor Of The Berlin
Nation" addressed the Phi Beta Kappa Alumni
on THE Relations Between Germany and the
United States at the Hotel Savoy last night
Colonel John ]. McCOok. president OF the alumni.
presided and presented the speaker Of the evening"
DIR. Bartn approved of the exchange OF Processes
between the American and the German universities.
and suggested that like exchange OF editors
would bring better understanding of each other.
"Or 10 carry II further added Dr. Barth. face
tiousy. perhaps 1t would lead to a better inter-
national understanding II we exchanged rulers
The chain OF sympathy by which tie TWO countries
are linked. declared the editor-statesman rs tbs
love OF science"
AT the close OF his address DIR. Barth answered
several questions put to him by members OF the
alumni Some he parted systematically In an
swer to a question to the feeling OF the German
army and navy toward the United States replied
that so far as could be determined it the same
as that OF the German .people-One Of friendship
One reason for this, he said, that the two ma
lions had never had any serious controversy. and
he predicted that a conflict at any time most
improbable. One question that Or. Barth dodged
was; What part of American life could be I'M
proved and In what way could American education
barth requested four months time to give a reply
TO this interrogation.
Henry Willard. whose father was a friend of Or.
Barth, explained last night that the latter repre-
sented the advanced socialism. such that OK
Italy or France. where socialists hold high ONCE
and exercise administrative functions. He NEIL
toned also that. notwithstanding Emperor Will
iams declaration that no loyal German could be
socialist. the party had $1,000 votes at the lasl
Mr.. Willard read letter from Andrew d. White
former Ambassador to Germany. IN which the iae-
ter said that DIT: Barth was as great an admire,
OF the United States was James Bryce, ths
British Ambassador.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
STRIKERS WE1KENING.
LOngshOremen Going Back to York
Armed Negroes 1rrested.

The lOngshoremen who are on strike against the
transatlantic steamship companies began to re-
turn TO work yesterday. No stampede TO apply
for work has taken place. but the companies say
there are indications that the strike is dIsinte-
grating
II said officially by Il representative OF all
the companies yesterday that elghty-four OF the
strikers had applied for work the piers Of the
American Line The White Star liner Celtic has
taken the place Of the ST. Paul. which Is being
overhauled. This representative said further that
a number OF strikers have been put TO work at the
old rates loading the Teutonic, OF tho White Star
Line. and that fifty strikers who applied to be
taken back in the morning working on the
Lucania and the slavonia. OF the Cunard Line
a meeting OF the strikers was held in Greenwich
Hall in the afternoon, and Connors the strike
leader admitted that OF the strikers had re-
turned to work. He spent half an hour with United
States District Attorney Stimson in the Federal
Building. but would not talk when no came out
Mr.. Stimson was equally uncommunicative. Asked
az to the papers turned over 10 him by Immigra-
ton Commissioner Watchorn containing complaints
made by Connors OF alleged violation the imIni-
grafton law by tho companies. he said he had no
to give out.
The New York representatives of the Fedora ton
OF German Seamen. whose members are on strike
against the Hamburg American Steamship Com
pany, in Hoboken. consulted yesterday about ex-
tending the strike TO New York Emil Boas. gen
eral agent OF the line. said:
The neutrality-suspicious. seamen engaged in
the home port In Germany and their contract Is
for the round trip II they struck here II would
be mutiny desertion. and they would be amen
able to the German laws They could be deported
undesirable citizens and illegally admitted
Aliens
Later II was said that meeting viii be called
this week to consider the request Of the seamen on
the boats Of the Atlas Line. branch of tho Ham
burg American service. for an advance in wages
from SIS o $50 q month.
Eleven negro strikebreakers who went to Brook
Ign from Manhattan yesterday. armed with re-
volvers and other weapons arrested by tho
police OF the Butler street station. The police
caught the they were leaving a Hamilton
avenue ferryboat.
Since the strike OF the longshoremen on the
South Brooklyn waterfront has been in force there
have been several small riots between tho strikers
and the "scabs.' The police have taken extra
precautions to prevent further disturbances Tho
negroes told Magistrate Tfghe when arraigned in
the Butler street court, that they had armed
themselves for protection against the strikers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
COLD COVERS A WIDE AREA.
Unreasonable Weather Threatens Crops
Blizzard in Michigan and Storm on Lakes.

Detroit. May 27.-Snow is reported from all over
the lower peninsula of Michigan to-day, with a
vertable winter blizzard prevailing the Sagi-
nav Valley. Cadillac reports that five inches of
snow fell last night, with more coming. 1t IS
feared that the cold will cause heavy damage to
vegetation.
Sault Ste. Marie. Mich. May 2.-AIl points IN the
upper peninsula and Northern Ontario report a
heavy fall of snow Up 10 this afternoon fall OF
eight inches had been recorded. with no sign of
abating.
Cleveland. May IA heavy gale from the west
prevailed on Lake Erie to-day. the wind blowing at
the rate OF fifty miles hour. High winds are
reported the entire lake district The tenn
perature here dropped a degrees last night from
rs to Sc above zero. and there were snow furries
IN Cleveland during the day. According to the
local weather bureau, snow has before fallen
so late here.
Kansas City. Mo. May 27.-Frost last night was
general Kansas and Northwestern Missouri
with the temperature in many places reaching 30
degrees. The Missouri strawberry crop particularly
suffered
Omaha, May 1.-THE weather bureau reports
heavy frosts throughout Nebraska last night.
Wheat is probably not injured. Rye suffered great
ly Corn is unintured. Market gardens in Douglas
County were damaged TO the extent of 100000
Reading. Penn. May 27-The thermometer touched
close the frost mark In the Schuylki Valley last
night. Snow fell and farmers fear that continued
wet weather VIII cause growing vegetables 10 rot
in the ground.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
AHEARN CASE PAUSES.
Hint That Investigation Nay Take
Surprising Turn.

The Ahearn investigation came to abrupt
halt yesterday afternoon under conditions which
warrant the belief that 1t will take sensational
turn when it is resumed to-day. Charles Jacobs.
formerly the police force. but lately an In
spector in the Finance Department, the
stand, when Commissioner Mitchell
moned to Mayor McClellans Office. When the
Commissioner returned he adjourned the hear
ing. When asked for an explanation he said:
I'VE are going to take UP another line of in
vestigation that seems to be more important
than the features are now following
Mr.. Mitchell would not throw additional light
on the change of procedure, would the
Mayor
William Dalton, Commissioner of Public
Works, and William H. Walker. ex-Superinten.
dent OF Public Buildings and Offices. were at the
District Attorneys office last week. 1t is under
stood that they told Mr. Smyth about various
questionable transactions. 1t is believed at the
City Hall that Commissioner Mitchell to-day or
tomorrow will take UP line of investigation
that will uncover felonous practices in some of
the bureaus.
Thomas H. Boyce. Of the contracting firm of
Boyce & Lynch. was on the stand yesterday be-
fore the Commissioners of Accounts He re-
fused on advice of counsel to tell what his occu-
patton was. and declared In contempt by
Mr. Mitchell Boyce said he had been sub
pchnaed before the District Attorney and did not
wish TO answer questions In advance
Mr.. Mitchell told Boyce that. while he con-
sdered the witness In contempt he would, il
Mr. Boyce would promise to appear before the
Commissioners next Wednesday. adjourn the
examination until then. Mr.. Boyce replied that
he would be on hand
Mr. Jacobs testified at the afternoon session
that he relied for the correctness OF his ac-
counts on some one who on the Job at the
time and who was in the room.
Mr.. Mitchell was called out before this state
ment was explained.
District Attorney Jerome yesterday continued
his investigation of the workings of the various
borough departments. No witnesses were ex-
anined. but deputy assistant district attor-
neys. with half dozen fiscal experts went over
many books said to have been seized last week
The investigation yesterday included an exam
nation OF books said 10 indicate the business
transacted between the city and Max Cramer's
company. 1t is declared that the Cramer COM
pany did large amount Of city work but that
quantity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
"PY DER CHAIL" IN ONE MINUTE.
Unlicensed Umbrella Pedler Serves Record
Breaking Brief Term.

Across the alley separating the Essex Market
court from the prison dashed Max Rothstein an
umbrella pedler yesterday. He hammered at the
door of the prison. "Le'me in le'me In he bel
lowed. IT wan der chajl. Leme by der chail In
Hold your horses, Bill" soothed the policeman:
you're on the wrong side of the door to be in such
a hurry"
''Nein, nein' replied the hasting Max 1T wants
TO get done. 1 haf only Elm minute und a haIluf"
He passed the portals at exactly 1853 o. m to
serve a sentence or one day. imposed in lieu of a
fine or 81 by Magistrate Barlow for peddling UNI
brellas without a license. The court day ends at
D. m, and Max walked right in ana turneS
around. and walked right out again"
Max was gathered In while peddling umbrellas
fenced at 1868, received the prison at s:5o and
discharged at p. IN. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
HOSPITAL BILL PASSED
Prohibits Transfer of Patients IN
Dung Condition.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune.I

Albany May 27-By vote Of 80 TO 10 the Senate
tonight passed the HUH bill prohibiting the
transfer of dying patients from one hospital to an
other over Mayor McClellan's veto. The Assembly
already had repassed the bill.
Senator White read letter from Homer Folks.
of the Charity Organization Society. protesting
against the measure. Senator Grady sprang to its
defence.
This bill deals with OF the worst evils in
the city, he declared There is not a month in
the year a hospital in the city free from the
criticism that It sends 10 the city hospitals men
and women in dangerous condition They do II
solely to keep down the death in these insttu-
lions, which bid for private support. lnvestiga-
ton shows that some of the patients die within
one-half hour of entry
Senator Sohmer. who introduced the bill in the
upper house, and Senators Cohalan and Gilchrist
also supported 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
MICHIGAN FOR THIRD TERM.
State Senate Passes Resolution Calling for
~ the Presidents Reelection.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.I


Lansing. Mich, May 21.-The State Senate to-
night passed a resolution demanding that Presi-
dent Roosevelt be reelected for second elective
term.
The resolution. which was introduced by Sem
ator James Kinnane OF Kalamazoo. and went
through without opposition. except for a sug-
gestion by Senator Fuller that national con-
vention was the proper place for such resolu-
ton. follows:
Whereas, BY his intrepid and advanced leader
ship, the present President OF the United States
has become prominently identified with the sane
and vigorous advancement Of the cause OF political
: social and business reform; and,
Whereas, The work which he has undertaken and
is now carrying forward along the aforesaid lines
and of which he 81 the most advanced and dtStin-
guished exponent, is yet unfinished; and,
Whereas. great body OF people OF the United
States. without regard 10 political lines or pre-
objections have implicit confidence in his ability,
his militant integrity and unselfish fidelity his
exalted trust: therefore. be it,
r Resolved BY the Senate. the House of Repre-
sentatiVes concurring. that the best interests OF
the general government and the successful encom-
passment of the great public measures which have
Z tional administration demand the nomination and
reelection OF Theodore Roosevelt for second cleo
tive term in the Presidency OF the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
ROSY TEACHERS
Look Better in the school-Room Than the
Sallow Sort.

Young folks naturally like comely objects and
a good looking, healthy teacher can do vastly
more with pupils. everything else considered
than the skinny dyspeptc teacher can. The in
structor in Latin and mathematics In a young
ladies' seminary, had an experience worthy tie
attention of any teacher
She kept running down a little more each
year until finally a genuine case of nervous
prostratiOn set in and she was confined TO her
ly and mentally. She and her friends thought
1t was due 10 overwork, but she now knows it
WAS due to Improper food
OF course the physicians were called in hut
there Is almost nothing that can be done In
such cases, except TO rely on well selected food
: and proper care. She WAS put upon Grape-Nuts
all medicines, also tea. coffee, and iced drinks
were taken away. She had Postum Food Coffee
once a day. The larger part of her food was
Grape-Nuts for this food is made with special
reference TO rebuilding the gray matter in the
brain and nerve centres.
- The lady says: Il had been reduced to 90
pounds in weight when I began using Grape
Nuts The new food was so delicious and
strengthening that felt new life at once have
now developed into perfectly healthy. happy,
stout woman, weighing i35 pounds, the greatest
weight ever attained, and have a wonderfully
clear. fresh, rosy complexion, instead Of the sal
low, bilious hue of the past
Now / never have q symptom OF dyspepsia
nor any other ache or all Am strong physically
and ! particularly notice strength Of mind. I
never experience that tired, weary feeling after
hard days labor that used TO appear. My brain
seems clear and active at night as il was i'm
the morning and am doing twice the amount
OF work ever die There's q Reason" Read,
The Dad TO Wellyile;' In pkss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
ALIEN MAY SERVE AS TRUSTEE.
Creditors of individuals of Bankrupt Firm
0verruled by Judge Holt.

Judge Holt. in the United States District Court
yesterday affirmed the appointment Of Richard H.
Weber trustee in bankruptcy OF the firm of
Cadenas & Coe. Objection was made by the
creditors of the individual members OF the firm
to Mr.. Weber on the ground that he could not as
alien become a public officer.
Judge Holt. in affirming the appointment OF Mr.
Weber. stated that there is nothing in the fore
going duties that makes him public officer within
the meaning of the section referred
The creditors of the two Individual members OF
the firm elected their trustee William c. Wilson
They objected 10 Mr.. Webber's affirmation prn-
cipally upon the ground that he would adjudcate
the assets in favor OF the firms creditors as
against the creditors OF the individual members OF
the firm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
WELLS BILL LAID OYER.
"The" McMdnuS Tries to Haze
Measure Recommitted.
TBy Telegraph 20 Tho Tribune, J

Albany. May 27-The Wells bill penalizlng the
sale OF fraudulent steamship tickets by bogus ticket
agents laid over by the Senate tonight, after
The McManus had made q strong effort to OBJ
tain its recommittaI for a hearing. Recommittal
OF bill at this stage OF the session would be
practically equivalent to killing IT. Senator Hin
man declared that there sense in the re-
quest, since one hearing had been held on the
measure and no opposition had been evoked. Nc
Manus, however. declared that already meas
requiring agents to give a bond OF $1,000 had
become law. and this additional bill would put
them at the mercy OF the steamship companies
completely.
Senator Agnew retorted that he misunderstood
entirely the purpose of the measure, which
designed TO correct evil which OF late had grown
TO alarming proportions. Senator Grady, however,
feared that this bill. which no said desirable
used language ruled against by the Court OF APP
peals, so had 1t laid over until he could look up
that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
NEWSBoYs' MEASURE DEFEATED.
Senate Refuses to Increase Age Limit-Ap-
preparation Bills introduced.

Albany, May 27.-By n vote OF 15 to %. the Senate
defeated the Hooper bill increasing the age re-
quired of boys 10 sell newspapers the street IN
first and second class cities. The opposition
led by Minority Leader Grady. who said that boys
selling papers In many cases clothed themselves
and made It possible for them 20 remain at school
group Of important appropriation bills. intro
duced IN the Assembly tonight by Chairman More
land Of the Ways and Means Committee, make
provision for the interest and sinking fund pay
nents on the several canal debts and for highway
improvement
Among the important bills reported by the AS
senbly Rules Committee tonight for tO-morrow's
calendar are those Of Senator Agnew. providing
among other things for night police court in
New York City, and Senator Aids, making tech
meal amendments 10 the law regarding franchise
tax on joint stock corporations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
LEAVES cpuRcH OF THE PILGRIMS.

The Rev. DR.. Harry p. Dewey who succeeded the
Rev. DR.. Richard Salter Storrs pastor or tho
Church of the Pilgrims. Clinton and Renissn
streets. Brooklyn has resigned his passionate TO &C
eept call to the pulpit of the Plymouth Consresa
tonal Church. Minneapolis DIR. Dewey in Letter
TO his congregation. explains that he will not oesi'
his work In the West until next fall and VIII Ho'
leave Brooklyn until his resignation can conVeheI''
ly be accepted. The church In Minneapolis ~
Dewey says. offers greater opportunity Tor "O'N
than his present charge A new church building -
at present in course of construction and there ar
Settlement house and two missions connected VII" ~
Northvsst Dr Dsuss, "a me- 70 FrOOklvn from
New Hampshire eight years ago. The Ksv' sSry
Storrs resigned after q connection of nearly MT
years with the church.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
TRIED TO ENTER KUROKTs CAR.
Man Thrown Out by Porter at Niagara Falls
Arrests Expected.

Buffalo. May 1.-TWO attempted TO force
their way into the private of General Kurok
before It left Niagara Falls for this city last night
The porter heard them at tho door, and opened It
partly, when the men asked for something to drink
The porter attempted 10 close the door, but ono
OF the men placed his foot against II and called
To his companion TO come The porter grappled
with the intruder and finally elected him. AS tho
man was thrown out he turned and smashed the
glass in the door.
1t is said that the authorities know the parties
ana their arrest is expected. 1t is believed the men
intoxicated.
General Kuroh and party, after spending the
night in their car in the Lake Shore Railroad Yards
left here this morning $50 o'clock over the Lake
Shore road for Chicago -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
NEW MOVE OF HEARsTs COUNSEL.
Wants Mcclellan Made Defendant with
Claimant-People as Plaintiff.

Clarence J. Shearn. ". r. Hearst's personal
counsel. who appointed special Deputy Attor-
ney General to prosecute tho suit brought 10 re-
move Mayor Mcclellan applied to Justice Truax
yesterday TO add tho Of Mr.. Hearst TO that
Of the Mayor a party defendant in the suit 10
carry out the decision OF the Appellate Division.
Eugene l.. Richards. the Mayors counsel OPP
posed the motion the ground that the suit
brought In the name OF the people was entirely in
the name OF Mr.. Hearst. He also said that Nj
Hearst should be compelled 10 ME n bond sum
ctent TO cover the costs of the trial. Mr.. SheaTn
referred 10 the decision OF the Appellate Division
which sustained the demurrer the original com
plant Justice Truax reserved decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
AHEARN OFFICE APPOINTMENT.
]. H. Stewart New Superintendent of Public
Buildings-More Changes Soon.

Henry s. Thompson. the new Commissioner OF
Public Works under Borough President Ahearn
announced yesterday that he had appointed as
Superintendent of Public Buildings and Offices John
H. Stewart. an assistant engineer in the bureau OF
highways. Mr. Stewart received a salary OF So 500
as an assistant engineer. His new place commands
salary OF $500. Mr.. Thompson announced yes
terday that George r. Olney, engineer OF the Pub
nc w orks office, would retire June l.
when Mr. Thompson was asked about other pos
SlbIe changes In the bureau and whether James J.
Hagen, Deputy Commissioner OF Public Works. and
George r. Scannen. Superintendent OF Highways.
would soon retire. he said: IAN that / can saw
iycd." 90" So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
ASSEMBLY PASSES ROBINSON BILL.
Gives Estimate Board and Aldermen Power
to Determine County Officers Salaries.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune. !

Albany, May 27.-The Assembly passed tonight
the Robinson BILL which gives the Board of Esti-
mate and Apportionment and the Board OF Alder
men power to determine the salaries of county
officers The bill applies to New York City only
Assembiyman 'Ai' Smith spoke against the bill
he sald mat II The Legislature passed few more
bills like this and the public utilities bin the Iegis
lature would be deprived of all its power
Assemblyman Oliver. the minority leader took
the opposite side, and said that he was plaa +bot
me LEGISLATURE at last was giving back to the cit y,
OF new YORK some or the rights (which IL had con-
sistenty robbed the city OF for the last fv wears
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
INSURANCE BILL INrRop,,cEo

by Teegraph The Trlbune1
Albany. May 2i.-Assemblyman Rogers chairman
Of the Insurance Committee. introduced n hin 70
night Limiting the powers OF so-called ''rnoribund"
assessment insurance companies. This bill carrias
out the recommendations of Otto Kelsey s.
intendent OF Insurance, made in his rrelirntnor
annual report. 1t prohibits such companies fro,,
issuing certificates providing for cash di,,d.rs
payments at the end OF five year periods ~ 49,
nershaips: OLD line insurance companies are sub
surance code. Superintendent Kelsey recornrean "a
cd that this prohibition be extended TO ali COM
panes 44'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28
JAMES HENRY SMITHS WILL PRosArEo

Goshen, N. Y. May 2T.-The will of James Henry
Smith. who died In Japan while wedding tour
around the world. admitted 10 probate here
to-day.
. letters testamentary We're granted to William
Smith Mason. of Evanston. ILL.,: George Grant
Mason of Aberdeen. 5. D.. and George Simpson
Eddy and Herman 5 Leroy. OF New York, trustees
and executors of the estate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-28

GBy Telegraph The Tribunel
Baltimore May 27.-Mrs. Anna Lycett. the
mother of twenty-one children, ten of whom are
living, died to-day from heart disease at the
age of ffty-hve. When sixteen years old she
was married to Michael Lycett who Is now
sixty and retired engineer OF the Baltimore
Fire Department So large did the family be-
come that at meals 1t divided, one ia BILE be-
ing presided over by the father and the other by
tbar