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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
"ATLANT1 NEWS" FAILS
Its attitude on Lynching Punished
by Merchants.
[By reIegraph % &c Tr!bune J

Atlanta, Feb. 1.-The Atlanta News" an
afternoon paper, has been thrown into involun-
tary bankruptcy, with J. K. Ottley. cashier of
the Fourth National Bank, its principal creditor.
as receiver and its affairs will be wound up,
The direct cause of the failure was the with
drawal of the advertising Of the Atlanta mer-
chants because The News" was charged with
inciting the riots here on September %, in
which ten innocent Negroes and two white per-
sons were killed
THE News had advocated the formation of
another Ku Klux Khan to give summary pun
ishment to Negro criminals, and on the day of
the riot 1t came out with flaming headlines in
extras" detailing alleged crimes committed by
Negroes. These headlines used by certain
persons to urge on the riots.
The Fulton County Grand Jury condemned
The News" by name and spoke emphatically
against incendiary extras" Gradually the At
lanta merchants, including some who had paid
from $4,000 TO $4,000 annually to each paper
in the city. withdrew their advertising. Re
Gently The News" had lost so much that it had
been publishing ar eight and ten page paper
where others have been getting out from twelve
to sixteen page editions.
The directors of The News" met this morn
ing and decided TO permit the company to go
into liquidation. Publication was suspended.
THE News recently dismissed John Temple
Graves present editor of THE Georgian" on
the ground that he fattered himself too much
on the editorial page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
MEMPHIS LEVEES BREAK.
Business District Threatened =
Trouble at Other TOzCnS.

Memphis, Feb 1.-Two breaks IN the Ievees
here to-day have driven many families from
their homes and others have moved out Of
the danger zone. The first break was in tho
protection levee. The levee gave way early to-
day, and the district north of Poplar Boulevard
and west Of 4th street IS now under two feet Of
water If the river reaches q stage OF forty-onc
feet, which to-day seems probable, large area
near the business portion of the city viii feel
the effects OF the food
Later q small levee gave way. Probably one
hundred families largely Negroes. have been
driven from the flooded section.
Word has been received of the drowning yes
terday Of six Negroes in the backwater Of the
Forked Deer River. Advices from Marion, Ark.
say that the leVee at Hollybush remains intact.
although a break is expected at any hour.
Should a creYasse appear there the entire St.
Francis basin would receive water. At Helena
the main levee remains intact
Charleston No. Feb. THE overlooked Mis-
sissippi River which IS filled with great blocks
Of floating ice, has swept away two houses and
the schoolhouse at Dorent village twenty-five
miles south Of here.
Natchez Miss, Feb. 1.-The river situation
here was aggravated to-day by heavy rains The
levees are well soaked from the top which IS
likely to weaken them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
DEATHS SADDEN Albany.
Governor Expresses Deep Regret
at Loss of DR.. Stanley.

Albany. Feb IA tragic cast was given to
this otherwise dull day in the session OF the
Legislature by the DEATH within scarcely more
than the same twenty-four hours, of two mem
bers Of the Assembly; one, Mr.. Donohue' OF
Kings. by suicide; the other, Mr.. Stanley, OF
New York. after two operations for appendix
citis.
The death Of Assembyman MerVin c. Stanley,
representative of Governor Hughes's own AS
sembIy district the 18TH of New York County,
was not known here until some hours after the
Assembly adjourned. telegram to Speaker
Wadsworth was the first news here of Mr.. Stan
ley's death. Prior to that it was supposed That
he was on the way TO recovery.
When Governor Hughes was informed OF the
fact he was evidently much moved. He SAID
IT am very sorry to hear of Mr.. Stanley 5
death. l have always held him in great respect
and high esteem. He was one of the best men
Both houses took notice of the death of As
sembIyman William J. Donohue in Brooklyn
Yesterday, appointing q Joint committee 10 at
tend the funeral The committee will comprise
Senators McCarren, Foelker, Cullen Gilchrist
Hasenhug, Agnew and Fuller and Assemblymen
Farrell, Donnelly, Mooney. Feth, Geoghagan
Murphy Collins Bowling, Bowman and Ralston
In announcing the death of Mr.. Donohue
Speaker WadswOrth said
That death should intervene and take from
our midst young man who had just COM
menced his career of usefulness In this House
who had commenced to form friendships here
which were to last him for lifetime and whose
future held nothing but promise Of success, is a
source of personal sorrow 10 me as 1t ls 10 the
members Of this House. 1t is the painful duty
Of tho Chair 10 announce the death OF Mr.. Will
lam J. Donohue, Of Kings County which Oo-
CURED yesterday in the city OF Brooklyn"
This was Mr. Donohue's first session in the
Legislature. but he lad become we'll known and
popular especially among the Democratic
minority In the Assembly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
wendell COURT DELAYED
Probably Won't Meet Neat Week-
Orders IN Ne7C Form.

Albany, Feb. 1.-The court of inquiry appointed
at the request of Captain Louis Wendell, let
Battery. to investigate the charges against him
Of misuse of armory funds and other conduct un-
becoming an officer, viii probably not reassemble
until the week after next. owing to engagements
of Colonel George c. Fox. 74th Regiment, mem
Der of the court.
This announcement followed a visit 10 Gov
ernor Hughes. as commander in chief, made late
this afternoon by Brigadier General James II.
Lloyd. Of Troy. commanding the Third Brigade,
who Is president Of the court. General LLOYD
was accompanied by Adjutant General Henry.
AfterWard Governor Hughes referred inquiries
about the Wendell court of inquiry to General
Lloyd and remarked that he assumed the court
would proceed at its proper convenience.
Announcements made at the Adjutant Cen
erals office to-day were in new form, declaring
actual action by the Governor as follows
First Lieutenant James w Dillon. 22d Regiment,
engineers, and he has also accepted the resisha-
l4th Regiment infantry. Action upon the resigna-
ton of Captain S. S. Stebbins, 18th Regiment, is
The Ra o Gap Ga Ford
sary of subsistence 9th Regiment, recently elected
TO the Supreme Court is held pending receipt or
Full and honorable discharge has been granted to
Captain G. w Johnson. 18th Regiment, coast ar
tlllery; Captain Otis A Dennis 22d Regiment; First
artillery and FIRST Lieutenant r. T. Peokham. as
sistant inspector small arms practice, LIST Regiment
The Governor has commissioned Lynn w. Thomp-
son. first lieutenant ana assistant inspector small
arms practice, list Regiment Lyman o. Fisk. cap
tain, lth Regiment and Charles T. Whelan. second
lieutenant I'd Separate Company
Has approved the proceedings OF election and
commissioned Frank o. Rollins. captain. Sd Sep
arate Company.
The adjutant generals announcement also
makes public the Governors approval of reso-
buttons of the state armory commission, pro-
viding that the use of armories by the Public
Schools Athletic League for annual games and
exercises be allowed application to be made in
each through the regular channel 1t being
understood that the boys shall be accompanied
by grown men in charge; also of the armory
commissions approval OF the Of armorIes by
organizations Of the National Guard and Naval
Militia for social affairs which strictly for
the benefit Of soldiers and sailors OF the re-
speCtive organizations. The discretion to
this use of the armories is given to the appro-
pirate commanding officers.
The Governor on the recommendation of Ad-
jutant General Henry, has approved also, a
requisiton on the United states War Depart
ment for the Of $4,000 TO be placed to
the official credit of General Henry as disbursing
officer. for the pay and subsistence Of Organiza-
lions to be ordered by him to perform field
service during the ensuing year, and for the
further promotion of rifle practice and for the
repair of rife ranges In this state,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
RATES LOWERED IN NEW ENGLAND
The Boston & Maine and Maine Central
Railroads Affected.

Boston. Feb. IA reduction of from ID to %
per cent In the passenger fares went into effect
on the Boston & Maine Railroad system to-day.
On the Fitchburg division the rate is two
cents a MILE which is somewhat lower than on
some OF the northern divisions where operating
expenses are higher and travel lighter.
Portland, Me. Feb. New passenger and
freight rates on the Maine Central Railroad
went into effect to-day, giving important reduc-
lions. The Maine Central passenger tariff for
single tickets has been put on the basis OF pa
cents a mile between all stations all its lines
IN Maine and part of the Mountain division in
New Hampshire and three cents mile between
all stations in other sections. It's freight tariffs
also have been readjusted, giving a lower rate
on through shipments from the West.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
PATRIARCHs MEET IN SENATE
Pettus, Davis and Whyte 25S Years
Young"
IRON The Tribune BureauJ

from The Tribune BuresuJ
washington. Feb. 1.-The Senate to-day was
the scene OF a gathering OF patriarchs such as
is seldom witnessed in a single group Ex-Sen-
ator Henry G. Davis came into ths chamber
and engaged IN conversation with Senator
whyte Of Maryland Senator Pettus asked
Senator Bacon who the West Vfrgtnian was.
and on being informed that IL was the man
who ran for ice-President the Democrats
ticket two years ago expressed q wish TO meet
him Mr. Bacon made the presentation and
then withdrew, and there were left In a single
group Mr.. Pettus, aged eighty-sixi Mr.. Davis,
aged elghty-foUr. and Mr.. Whyte, aged eighty
three and all OF them hale and hearty old Ssl<
lows with mentalities unimpaired BY tbs strain
OF many years.
The ice-President. who was presiding, no.
ticed the group, and after a little mental CatcU-
lauon remarked TO a Senator standing meas
that that the most remarkable group he
had ever seen. three men whose aggregate ags
totalled 253 years. Mr.. Fairbanks selected from
the vase which always stands on his desk three
white roses and sent them by pags 70 the
patriarChs and each adjusted q flower II hts
buttonhole and assured the others that he was
not old merely eighty years young Sen
ator Spooner. who was standing near, turned 70
Senator Lodge and asked. Have our Csno-
cratic friends discovered the fountain e Per
petual YOUTH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
ASK FOR REDUCTION.
Companies Make Propositions to
Jackson in Franchise Tar Matter.
fBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune ]


Albany Feb. Attorney General Jacksons ao-
ton In regard to Investigating the franchise tax
valuations and forcing the payment OF this tax
by the many delinquent corporations has met a
still further response. To-day he received COM
lnunicaton from the Manhattan Railway Company
OF New York city, Offering to pay It's franchise
tax at once IL the Attorney General would allow
It a reduction OF II per cent from the assessed
valuation Of IT'S property. which was this year
So 10000
Similar offers were received from tho Brush
Electric Illuminating Company and the United
Electric Light and Power Company. both OF New
York City Neither OF these companies has paid
any franchise tax for four years. The valuation
Of the atters property for 1905 was 50, 10000
The Western Union Telegraph Company made
Quasi proposition 10 the Attorney General for the
settlement OF the entire amount due the state in
It's franchise taxes. This company has not paid
anv franchise tax for the last six years Mr.. jack
son proposed a conference with representatives OF
the Western Union Company. 20 take place next
week. -.
CORPORATION Counsel Ellison Will confer with
counsel for the New York companies next week
to decide on the question Of tho II per cent re-
duCtiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
AT WORK ON METROPOLITAN LIFE.
Examination by District Attorneys Office
May Take Two Weeks

Assistant District Attorney Kresel began his ex-
animation of the books Of the Metropolitan Life
yesterday IS expected that the examination will
last for about two weeks
In tho Criminal Courts Building 1t was under
stood that If by the end Of that time Mr. Kresel
had found evidence To warrant any such action the
evidence would he placed before special grand
jury to be called March l.
Mr.. Kresel with II corps OF expert accountants,
visited the companys headquarters 23d street
and Madison avenue. After he had explained his
mission to President Hegeman the latter said
that all the companys books were at his disposal
Mr.. Krcse asked for several books beginning the
examination Immediately
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
SAY DONOHUE WAS SUICIDE.
Rumor That Assemblyman Was Slain Denied
by Police.

report was I'm circulation yesterday that tho
death Of Assemblymau William ]. Donohue was
caused by an unknown Pole for whom the AS
semblyman had promised to secure a place.
After performing an autopsy Or. Charles ].
WIest coroner's physician. said that while he
would not express definite opinion he thought
It was a case Of suicide The police OF the Green
point avenue station reported a similar conclu-
sion
The rumor Of the supposed murder It was said.
was started by friends of the Assemblyman. so
as to have the body buried in Consecrated
ground a committee from the Assembly and
Senate has been appointed TO attend the funeral.
which will take place tomorrow afternoon from
his home No. 1874 Bedford avenue. Williams
burg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
HEAVY DAMAGES FOR GOVERNMENT
Contractors Must Pay $4,000 for Not Doing
Work for War Department.

Judge Hough, I'm the United States Circuit
Court, directed yesterday that a verdict of
$7S,57S IS be given against John J. O'Brien of
this city, and Seth Perkins. Of Boston in favor
OF the government, for damage sustained nv
the failure In carrying out the terms OF a con-
tract made with the War Department In No
Vember, 1898. At the same time Judge Hough
directed a verdict of $27292 As against the Citv
Trust Company of Philadelphia. for which
stephen Farrelly is now acting receiver to
indemnify for the bond of the contractors
The work was taken away from the con-
tractors by the War Department because OF the
slow progress made which showed that the
contract could not be finished I'm time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
SALE OF TAPESTRIES BRINGS ss.5s7 SO.

From the second days sale OF textiles and tapes
tries held yesterday afternoon at the Fftl Avenue
Art Galleries, 1851 50 realized The articles
were from the collection of Dikran Khan keiekiahs
and consisted mainly Of antique Persian. italian.
Spanish and French enbrOiderles. arms. lamps.
statues and vases. A dome shaped shrine 10 inches
high and carved in colOred agate. brought ga
the buyer being r. T. Wright, while {. D. Nls1Rs
paid SO for a large oinOchoe with treIOl NOUS
and twisted handle. A Ladik prayer rug otou qSs
$40 and an ancient Chinese plaque Sl. the aruct5s
going to J. W. Post and A. F. Flannery. me sals
win cOntnue this afternoon. when Mr. Silo Will JS
nose OF several Rhodian Persian Chinese and other
ceramics.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
GOV HUGHES DENIES EXTRACTION
No Proof That Prisoner Was in Illinois at
Time of Alleged Crime

Albany, Feb. Governor Hughes to-day after
a hearing denied the application Of Governor
Deneen Of Illinois for the extradition to that state
of Thomas d. Corners, alias Carroll. who IS in
custody in New York City, charged with conspiracy
TO obtain money by false pretences in Chicago in
February, 1901.
At the hearing to-day Conners's attorneys House.
Grossman & Vorhaus. held that Corners was not
in the State Of Illinois at the time the crime is
alleged to have been committed. No proof 70 the
contrary brought TO tho Governors attention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
WILL SELL COAL IN GERMANY
Jones & Laughlin Arrange to Enter That
Market-First Shipment February 8.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune

Pittsburg. Feb. 1.-Ptttsburg coal has at last
invaded the German market. and the first ship
ment of it will be made from New York on
February 0. Jones & Laughlln who have extern
sive coal mines at Bessemer. have for some
time been figuring entering the German mar
ket with their coal, and yesterday they closed
an agreemnt with Heiner Hester at Humboldt
Germany, to take charge of the coal shipped
Three large carloads were shipped to New
York this AFTERNOON, and three more will follow
Tomorrow Other cars will be sent each dav
until February :, when the last will be sent
and the shipment made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
OLD INSURANCE BILL REAPPEARs.
Forbids Publication of Reports in Certain
Newspapers and Magazines.
Try Telegraph to Tho Tribune. J

Albany Feb 11.-Assembyman A. z. Smith
Of New York. introduced bill to-day forblddng
the publication Of printed reports Of the financial
condition of life and fire insurance companies
and the value Of their stocks and securities un-
less the publisher has 100000 assets above his
liabilities and be licensed by the superintendent
of Insurance The sum Of $4,000 must be de-
posted before the license can be granted. This
law does not apply 10 newspapers maya
zines that have been published for ten years.
This bill has been introduced for several years
and has always failed Of passage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
NEW WITNESS AGAINST THAW.
Girl Who Sued Him Said to Have Consented
to Testify at Trial.

Pittsburg, Feb. 1.-The announcement is made
here this evening that Hartford T. Marshall, Of
The Office of District Attorney Jerome at New
York. has been in Pittsburg ell day. and con
fsrred with Miss Ida Fitch, Of Williamsburg
with her parents and II. A Mcintosh their at
Torney. The conference about the suit
against Thaw some years ago, in which he was
arrested and tried for trying TO entloe Miss
Fitch. then child in short dresses The mag
;strate's docket containing the record of this
case has been stolen lately. It Is understood
that Miss Fitch and her attorney have commented
70 go 20 New York and testify. The Justice who
tried Thaw is dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02

Thaw, mother Of Harry K. Thaw, now on trial
in New York for murder who is president Of the
womens advisory board which has charge OF
the homes here conducted for the education OF
children of missionaries stationed in foreign
fields. has given a large sum Of money Tor
needed improvements in one of the homes con-
Quoted in competition with the University OF
Wooster
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
TICKET SPECTATOR CONVICTED,
IRr Telegraph 10 The Trihune. !

Wilkes Barre, Penn. Feb. John c. Mad
den. a merchant OF this city. who was convicted
to-day on a charge OF scalping theatre tickets,
"a the first man convicted IN this state OF the
offence under an act passed IN 1852. Madden
denied that he sold tickets regularly His a."
tOrneys entered SIN appeal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
ART MAGAZINE DISCONTINUED.

THE American Student Of Art" the monthly
publication of the Art Students League Of New
York, one Issue Of which some time ago excited
Anthony Comstock. who seized copies containing
reproductions OF drawings and paintings by stu
dents from life. mas been discontinued. Arthur
n. Fuller. president OF the league said yes
terday. that the discontinuance OF the publication
TO the fact that the students could not spare the
time for its publication.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
TEXAS AFTER THEATRE TRUST.
rBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune 7

IBy Telegraph % Tho Tribune
Austin. Tex. Feb. bills were introduced In the
Legislature to-day which directed at the THE
atre Trust" which has its headquarters in New
York. The bills provide that theatrical attrac-
ton can be excluded from Texas theatre or opera
house II # is OF proper character and offers the
usual terms for its appearance All OF the principal
theatres in Texas are controlled by the trust"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
BROOKLYN LIBRARY DIRECTORS.

Hurley, vce-pregldent of the Borough Bank Of
Brooklyn director OF the Brooklyn Public Library
TO succeed Frederick G Cocheu. and reappointed
Daniel NJ Somers director. Mr.. Hurley. tho
new appointee, is personal friend Of Controller
Metz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
SCANDINAVIA WANTS TO TRAVEL
James Morley Says Thaw Committed Crime
Under Hypnotic Influence.

Cardiff Wales Feb. IA Scandinavian named
James Morley, who has just arrived here, says in
an interview published in local newspaper that
for several years he a servant to Harry X
Thaw. who is now being tried in New York for
the murder OF Stanford White. Morley asserts
that Thaw committed this deed under the hypnotic
influence of a Frenchman, who used ThaW as the
instrument for his revenge on White and says that
his evidence ought secure the acquital Of Thaw.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
ExJUDeE KELLOGG A COMMISSIONER.

Word was received at Yonkers yesterday that
Justice Mills OF the Supreme Court, has APP
pointed ex-City Judge William c. Kellogg, OF
Yonkers. one of the commissioners to condemn
land in the Catskiu watershed proceedings
Judge Kellogg was city judge of Yonkers for ten
Yonkers but was defeated by the present in
cumbent, John H Coyne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02

Governor Higgins. Senator Sake then introduced
a sul!lar bill 10 meet the Governors objections,
which became law. He also framed the Sake
Stanley bill for the removal OF the New York Cen
trail tracks from Eleventh avenue.
He leaves a wife.
The funeral will be held at All Angels Church.
West End avenue and Slst street. tomorrow at
6:45 o'clock The burial will be at New Britain.
Conn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
oscEoLA Clue INvIrgs MAYoR.

The Osceola Club the Tammany organization IN
the 18th Assembly District. has announced its plans
for its annual entertainment at Terrace Garden on
"Wednesday Mayor Mcclellan Charles T. Murphy.
ali the Tammany district leaders. department. heads
and leaders OF the Citizens Union and republican
nominations OF the district have been invited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02
PUBLIC BUILDINGS TRUSTEES MEET

Albany Feb lat a meeting Of the trustees
Of state public buildings to-day the Investigation
OF the State Department of Public Buildings re-
opened at the instance of Governor Hughes, was
until next Monday. without action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-02

MRS. THAW MAKES BIG GIFT.
Pittsburg Feb IA dispatch to 1.-The Post
from Wooster Ohio, says that Mrs. William
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-08
THAT FUNNY SWE0E
Ole Olson has Lost none Of HIS POpu
Iarity A Good Show

Yas-sir, dat bane purity GUIDE show,
Az tank. Ha bane comm har long
time now, das faYar Ole Oleson.
Ole 0leson is still the popular fell
low he was fifteen years ago; he has
lost nothing fronrage A good sized
house greeted him and his company
at the Opera House last night. It is
very nearly one-man show although
"Yenie" BERTHE Conway and Mrs.
O'Flanigan (Grace Milburn) had a
share Of the honors The play has
been Frightened up bit since last
season with some new songs, new cos
tums and scenery. The plot remains
the same, Ole is always Johnny-on-the
spot to thwart the villain. His drawl
and queer expressions kept the audi
ence laughing all evening.
The next offering is "Richard the
Third" presented by Mr.. John Grif-
18th on next Tuesday, the 9th.