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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
WOULD POOL R. R. EQUIPMENTS.
Method to Cure Car Shortage, Says Erie
Traffic Manager.

Failure OF both the railroads and their patrons
70 make proper provision for unprecedented IN
dustrial strides in the last decade was given as
the cause for the existing shortages all over
the country. and especially in the Northwest, by
c. c. Riley traffic manager OF the Erie Railroad
in an address before the Traffic Club at a monthly
meeting last night at the Hotel Astor.
1.-THE one remedy proposed" he said. (which will
likely be given trial is the pooling OF equip
ment In fact, the American Railway Association
now has committee. known as the car efficiency
committee working this problem. with the view
of giving IL practical test. If the car pool
universally adopted, the advantage would be with
the line that owned sufficient number of
10 transact It's business. as under the provisions
OF the pool IL would be entitled 10 many
ON It's line at all times as IL had In the pool
"One cause OF poor car movement is the lack OF
facilities the part OF railroads. Unfortunately
the arrangements OF American railroads have not
considered car handling OF sufficient Importance
10 put II on proper basis
After Mr.. Riley finished there were several short
talks by managers Of the exporting departments
OF some big commercial houses of New York and
Chicago, ell OF whom practically agreed WITH him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
BILL FOR MORE APPRAISERS PASSED
Both Houses Have Now Acted on Measure
TO Relieve New York Official.
rFrom The tribune Bureau.l

Washington Jan. 29.-Through the endeavors Of
Representative James s. Sherman OF New York,
the House to-day passed the Senate bill providing
for twelve additional assistant appraisers for the
port of New York. II urged that the bill will
greatly relieve the pressure of business now feta
the port and permit the appraiser to give attention
TO important duties which he has been compelled
slight.
The bill provides that two Of the assistant ap-
praisers shall be designated by the appraiser, with
the approval OF the Secretary OF the Treasury, as
deputy appraisers. assist the special deputy APP
praiser The law as amended will allow the ap-
praiser to assign them 10 perform such functions,
powers and duties he is called upon to do. In
view OF the enormous and constantly increasing
volume OF business OF the office, Mr. Sherman told
the House. in asking for unanimous consent for
the immediate consideration OF the BILL that Il was
necessary 20 authorize the appraiser TO delegate
some OF his powers in order to insure the prompt
and expeditions dispatch OF business. He pointed
ont that during 1906 the total appraised value OF
merchandise examined at the port Ss7 652, 49,
as compared with s736562742 IN the preceding year.
The bin provides that the special deputy and the
two deputies shall each receive $500 per annum in
addition 10 their salaries as assistant appraisers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
MR. Hale WARNS SENATE.
Talks Too Much, He Says-Tpo
appropriation Bills Passed.

Washington, Jan. 2s.-The Senate began its ses-
sion to-day with lecture from Senator Hale. who
contended that too much talking and enough
work was being done He had particular reference
20 his inability to the passage OF the Dipo-
matte and Consular and FOrications Appropriation
bills, which were the calendar. Before the ses-
sion ended these two had been disposed o.
Senator Beverage closed his speech in advocacy
Of his Child Labor bin, which has occupied three
days. His argument to-day devoted 10 the
constitutional power oftCongress 10 prohibit inter
state commerce IN cEfid-made goods. and he took
the broad ground thai the power OF Congress over
Interstate and foreign commerce was absolute and
that in all the question OF policy, and not OF
power, the point be considered.
The FOrtihcations Appropriation bill carries g..
04l ,706 Senator Perkins secured increase OF
$4,000 for the fertihcatiOns OF the Hawaiian
Islands. making the total for Hawaii $4,000
The Diplomatic and Consular Appropriation bill
carries $3.9S5,e0. An amendment presented by
Senator Lodge agreed 10, providing that the
salaries OF al consular clerks be S1OoO year for
the first three years OF their service, after which
500 year Is 10 be added. until maximum OF
s. SO IS reached.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
GENERAL BOOTHS LONG TRIPS.
Will Go Around World and Again Visit
America This Year.

London Jan. 29.-General William Booth.
founder and head OF the Salvation Army. has
planned trips for this year which include two
visits 10 the United States. This evening the
general left here for Denmark Norway and
sweden. where for two weeks he will address
two or three meetings day. On February q
he will leave London on the steamer Minneap-
oils for New York. He will spend two weeks
there. before going, by way OF Canada. 70 take
the steamer Minnesota on April 1 for Japan
After travelling through Japan. General Booth
will go on 10 Peking. He has not yet decided
whether he will return 20 England by the ST.
berian Railroad or by way of Suez. He will Be
back in London by July TO begin another auto
mobile campaign through the British Isles
After this trip in October he will again cross
the Atlantic for a two months visit to tbs
United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
THEATRICAL AGENT" HELD IN BAH.
Said to Have Sold Businesses That Didn't
Exist-Was Horsewhipped Once.

Harry W. Mann who calls himself n theatrical
agent. was arraigned in the Tombs court yester-
day on various charges Of obtaining money under
false pretences. Some weeks ago Mann figured as
complainant against woman who horsewhipped
him in broadway because. she said. he had de-
frauded her.
Assistant District Attorney Krotel says he has
been selling various theatrical businesses getting
money for them and sending the purchasers to an
empty room at No. 14l6 Broadway 10 get their
purchases and pay the rest OF the price The first
complainant is A. II. Barrows. Iho halls from
strauord. Conn, and says he paid 800 20 Mann
Tor the New York School of Acting and Drama tic
Art. Mr.; hrotel says Joseph TOlle is also ready
way Theatrical Exchange" Both found an empty
room when they went TO take possession. Two
young women are among the alleged victims too
One had play and says she paid TO have 1t pre-
pared Tor production. and the others trouble not
explained Mr. Krotel expects other complaints.
He was held for examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
REPORT ON c. S. HANKS.
Alleged Statements about Railroads
Without Foundation.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau. ]

washington Jan Za-Ihe sensational statements
said 10 have been made by c. s. Hanks in a
speech delivered before the Boston Chamber OF
Commerce. TO the effect that this railroads OF the
country could reduce their freight and passenger
rates 10 per cent without either affecting their
dividends or lowering the wages OF their employees.
have been investigated by order Of the President
and found unworthy OF serious attention.
AS the story reached the President s
ears he appointed an investigating committee. COM
posed Of James R Garfield. who is soon 70 be-
come Secretary OF the Interior Department Charles
=. Nell, Commissioner Of Labor. and an expert In
the Treasury Department TO ascertain If the stats
ties from the railroads which reach the Interstate
Commerce Commission have been improperly han
died. Mr.. Nell called at the White House this
afternoon and made informal report on the
matter and the President was convinced that fur
Their Investigation OF the subject would not be
worth while. The investigating COMMITTEES went
into the subject thoroughly and found that there
was no ground whatever on which TO base the
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
CIVIC FEDERATION PLAN.
Branches To Be Organised in South
Washington Conditions.
From TheaTribune Bureau. J

Washington, Jan. 2s.-The Civic Federation is
preparing 10 follow up the advantage gained
through !ts New York and Chicago crusades by
organizing aggressive branches in the national
Ralph NJ Easley, secretary OF the federation. had
a long talk with the President to-day and arranged
for the latter 10 meet ". II. MaIock, the English
lecturer on social conditions who IS TO reach this
country next week, and who will later give a
series OF lectures under tho federatons direction in
ten Of the principal cities.
we VIII organize Washington branch in the
latter part OF February, and that at Atlanta in
March " said Mr.. Easley. after his talk with the
President Although there no extensive in
dustries IN Washington, there IS a large and i'm
portant field calling for betterment OF course the
government is the principal employer Of labor IN
the District Of Columbia. and. though the salaries
and social environment Of its thousands Of clerks
are not bad as you will find in the great factories
and shops Of the larger cities there is good deal
TO be desired and hope 10 bring this fact prom-
nently before the officials responsible. The mere
fact that the government Is in control of the sur
roundings where and women work Is no
guarantee that the conditions are perfect me
government, well the municipal officials often
grow careless and shut their eyes the most dis
tressing evils. For instance. over in New York.
among the most wretched places we found was
Flackwells Island. And the worst surroundings
there were not those of the prisoners. either, but
OF the employees hired BY the city governmsnt
Filth and unsanitaTy conditions almost lndescrios-
BILE found there.
Before leaving the 1ity M E6sIey had CONFER
ence with President Gompers, Of the American
Federation OF Labor, who Is the local representa-
tive of the Civic FEEDER anon, r oToInP T,, Viii
undertake the task CT arranging the PTeiiiInlhaty
details the meetings that are calculated 20
and better ilndersta 1ding with each other. The
officials tho federation are highly elated over
me sucVSSS IL % po,ter Palmer and declare that
the results gained VIII be Tar reaching ana iaSIhs'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
MAYOR MCCLELLAN LOSES APPEAL.
Appellate Division viii Not Allow Ballot
Box Case To Be Carried Up.

The Appellate Division OF the Supreme Court
handed down decision yesterday denying a notion
made in the interest OF Mayor Mcclellan to ap-
peal from the decision of the lower tribunals IN
the matter OF the destruction of the ballot boxes
holding the vote or the 1895 NIayoraIty election
The first court 10 which the matter was subnittsd
held that the ballots should be preserved until ths
validity OF the election was finally determined.
This was affirmed by the Appellate Division IN
view OF these decisions the Mayor viii be com
PEELED to wait until final decision Is rendered on
the matter OF a recount
Corporation Counsel Ellison IN his effort 70 carry
the matter 20 the Court OF Appeals said he was
anxious to have q number OF questions settled BY
q higher court chiefly whether the Appellate d.
vision made error IN affirming the order OF ths
Special Term 70 Vacate the quo WaTFanto proceed
ings brought against the Mayor by ". r. Hearst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
ELECTION NEWS IN RUSSIA.
Government Bureau COnceaing Returns
The Results in Doubt.

ST. Petersburg, JAN 29-It was learned to-day
that the government news bureau is printing two
sets of election bulletins. for secret dstribu-
ton 70 officials the other for public circulation.
The latter bulletins have not mentioned the
election OF a single Constitutional Democratic
Social Democratic or Social Revolutionary can
didate except among the wOrkingmen; they re-
port MonarcIhst and Moderate returns. The
charge that the bulletins given to the public ars
colored to show Liberal defeats apparently Is
justified to a certain extent. but the opposition
leaders now admit that Conservatives have been
chosen IN increased numbers IN many provinces
where the governments agrarian measures ana
the dread OF revolutionary disorders have swung
a section OF the peasantry into the Conservative
camp.
II would seem impossible TO get accurate re-
turns OF the elections before the receipt Of IN
dependent reports by mail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
THE PURE FOOD LAW UP
House Refuses to GiUe Further
POsrer to Department of n gricuIture.
IFrOm The Tribune Bureau

washington, Jan. 29-Under the er,ise or
amendments 10 the Agricultural Appropriation
bll several important amendments 10 the pure
food laws We're considered to-day in the House
of Representatives. Whether by .eiecting the
amendments or by agreeing to them Tho Bouse
indicated that il went as far as il intsnIs 10 in
the legislation at the last session. ana 6,,crined
10 grant further powers TO the Depar:In snt Of
Agriculture in enforcing the laws
An amendment was included in the appropria-
lion bill which VIII prevent. so Mr.. Tawnev. of
Minnesota, who introduced ii, explained. federal
inspectors and other federal officials from enforc-
irg any Of the pure food laws OF the states Al
the same time, the House struck out of the bill
The provision which was said 10 have been draft
cd 10 make the Secretary Of Agriculture the
court Of last resort 10 those who desire to defend
their products from the charge of improper pre-
serVatves and coloring matter put in foods. in
stead Of the civil courts. as is now the law. and
the provision authorizing the secretary of the
Association Of Official Agricultural Chemists 10
establish standards of pure food.
With these and other changes made in the
Agricultural Appropriation bill. the bill as
brought in by the Agricultural Committee was
badly rrangled when the House adjourned with
out completing Its consideration One of the
most important amendments was that providing
for free seeds. on a test vote those in favor Of
free seeds showed a clear majority, and further
opposition 10 the amendment was practically
abandoned Enough Rees blicans Joined with
The soma democracy TO Incorporate il in the
bill
Agriculture to increase salaries of the chief for
ester, Clifford Pinchot, and the chief of the bu-
Teau Of chemistry, DR. h. ". Wiley from So 800
10 S5,ouo, went out on points Of order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
BILL ON CANAL COMMISSION.
Measure by Senator Morgan Plans for One
Director General.

washington. Jan. 2s.-A plan for the reorganiza-
ton OF the Isthmian Canal Commission was con-
sidered to-day by the Senate Committee on Inter
ooeanie Canals II was presented by Senator Nor
pan ana rroiided for the creation OF the post OF
director general TO be filled by the chief engineer
.n charge OF construction
The canal commission in addition 20 the director
general is 10 consist Of the heads OF me various
fersr,v,eots urder the chief engineer. IL is pro-
vded that the director generals authority shall De
e1,Trevae but that he shall with the advice ano
sSssSrfance ~ The subordinate commissioners. The
SoIrnfsSion shall meet the Isthmus at least SIX
J fiT0es IN every year The bill being prepared by
eenafors HOPKINS and Knox was not ready, ano
therefore discussion was conIned 70 senator NJ MI.
next session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
BRITISH MINISTERIAL CHANGES.
Walter Runeiman Financial Secretary Of
Treasury-Other Appointments

London, Jan. 29-Ministerial changes were an
nounced this evening as follows:
Walter Runciman. Parliamentary Secretary 20
the Local Government Board. becomes Financial
Secretary 10 the Treasury. vice Reginald Nc
Kenna who recently was appointed President
of the Board of Education
Charles E. HObhOuse. Liberal Member of Par
lament for Bristol. succeeds John e Ellis, who
has resigned. as Under Secretary OF State for
India
Thomas ]. MacNamara, Radical Member of
Parliament for Camberwen replaces Mr.. Runci-
man as Parliamentary Secretary OF the Local
Government Board
None OF these appointments involves a bye
election.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
HOPES ACTION ON N. Y. POSroFFICE.
Mr.. olcOtt Expects Appropriation for Build
ing at P. R. r. Station.
From The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington, Jan. 29.-The House Committee on
Public Buildings and Grounds has requested the
supervising architect Of the Treasury 10 make a
report on the Olcott bill 10 appropriate $4,000 900
for the erection Of the New York PostOfice building
The site acquired from the Pennsylvania Rail-
road
4 believe that the supervising architect viii
make a favorable report the proposition" said
REPRESENTATIVE J. Van Techten Olcott. author Of
Tie lin to-day after a visit a the Treasury De
Tartuaent. we hope get the report before the
committee al the earliest moment, so as 20 get ac
fior On the measure by both houses before the
rush attendant on adjournment"
zarion - an appropriation bin this session
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
SENATOR BAILEY GROWS ANGRY.
Resents Charges Made by Representative
Cooke at Investigation.
IBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune. ]

Austin. Tex. Jan. Ex-senator Bailey just before
the legislative committee investigating charges
against him adjourned tonight, arose and started
toward Representative Cooke personally TO resent
statement which Cooke had made that he had a
letter in which IL said Mr. Bailey had been paid
s. obtain the passage by Congress Of certain
Indian Territory legislation
Mr. Gruet. formerly secretary Of the Waters
Pierce Oil Company said he filed the antitrust af-
hdavt in 1900 and 1901 with the Secretary of State
OF Texas. acting under his superior officers in
structions. knowing they were false. but in 1901
he returned them TO Vice-President Finley for him
20 make the AFFIDAVIT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
GOVERNOR MATA KILLED.
Fight at Home of Vice-President
Comes, IN Caracas.

willemstad. Curacao. Jan. 2e.-According 70
advices received here from Caracas to-day. Gov
ernor Mata. at the head OF a body OF armed
troops. surprised q secret political meeting in
the patio OF vice-President Gomez at Caracas
followed Governor Mata and several others wera
killed and a number Of men. including the COM
mander OF the troops. were wounded.
DR.. Luis Mata. ex-Minister OF Public Works OF
Venezuela. was appointed Governor OF the fed
eral district Of Caracas on the recent return Of
General Castro 70 the Presidency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
MANY CRIMES IN TIFIIS.
Black Hundreds Levying Tribute and Muir
dering Those Who Refuse to Pay.

Tiils. Jan. 29.-This city is being terrorized by
members OF the Black Hundreds who are levy
ing tribute upon all persons OF property. Yes
terday they abducted. in a busy street. the son
OF a millionaire named Armanjans. and are
holding the young man for heavy ransom. They
also have murdered q rich merchant named
Chivanon. for refusing to contribute TO their
cause. They recently attacked a detective
OF police, wounding him, his escort, and two
passersby, and Alderman Chuvakoff has been
murdered as a result Of party feud.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
PLAGUE At NEW CHWANG.
Red Cross Sends s., 900 More for
Famine Sufferers.

Washington, Jan. 29-The State Department
received a cable dispatch to-day from the Amer
lean Vice-Consul at New Chwang, China, stat
ing that the plague had broken out IN that
province.
The American National Red Cross has received
from DR.. Klopsch. of Tho Christian Herald
an additional $1,000 for the Chinese famine
sufferers. and the money has been cabled 20
Consul General Rodgers. at Shanghai, for the
purchase OF food supplies for the stricken peo-
ple,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
TO SETTLE SHIPPING DISPUTE.
Officers Association at Hamburg Withdraws
Resolution.

Hamburg Jan. 29-The dispute between the
shipping companies and the Mercantile Marine
Officers Association seems now in a fair way
to be settled, as result of the conciliatory
course followed by both sides. The association
has cancelled its former resolution forbidding
its members 10 take service with companies
which demanded the signing OF a declaration
OF withdrawal from the association. This leaves
the officers free To make engagements with any
company, and number OF companies no longer
demand that their officers resign from the asso-
citation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
FRENCH BUDGET Voted.
Stormy Debate Deer Insurance
Issue to Meet Deficit.

Paris. jan 29.-The budget passed the Cham
Der OF Deputies tonight after stormy debate
arising from divergence Of views between the
insurance taxes.
The budget involves the issue OF S164O0OOO II
short term bills in order to meet the deficit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
MUST REBUILD FURNACES.
Jones G. Laughlin Fear Another Fatal Acct
dent in the Eliza Group.
IBy Telegraph 20 Tho tribune J

Pittsburg, Jan. 29-The Jones s. Laughlln
Steel Company this afternoon decided 20 close
down Furnace OF the Eliza group. Furnace =
OF this group exploded two weeks ago. causing
the death of fourteen men. An examination OF
No 3 showed that II was slipping the same as
No had done before the accident.
These two furnaces turned out !, 100 tons Of
pig iron daily. Even when they were running
full blast the Arm was short OF pig. Both fur
naces will be rebuilt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
LAND SCANDALS IN PERSIA.
Parliament to Investigate Grants Made by
the Late Shah.

Teheran. Jan. 29.-The Persian Parliament has
decided 20 cancel all the gifts OF land made by
the late Shah after the proclamation Of the con-
stitution. and TO investigate the circumstances
under which they Were obtained. This meas
ure is in accord with the wishes Of the present
Shah. II will affect several princes and many Of
the members OF the household of the late Shah
who took advantage0of the dying mOnarch's III
ness 70 induce him TO make enormous grants
of crown lands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
SERIOUS REVOLT IN JAVA,
Natives of Kedira Attack Dutch Officials
Many Killed or Wounded.

Amsterdam. Jan. ga serious revolt has
broken out in the Province OF Kediri. Java. ac-
cording TO a dispatch received here to-day from
Batavia. Three hundred natives have taken I'D
arms. and many of the Ouch officials and their
adherents have been killed or wounded. The
Yice-GOvernor OF the province IS reported wound
ed and the chief OF police is reported to have
been killed. Troops have been sent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
COSTA RIGA RAISES TARIFF.

San Jose. Costa Rica. Jan. GA law reor-
ganizing the Costa Rican consular service
passed Congress to-day. The duties on imports
have been increased per cent. and all vessels
OF 500 tons or less will pay port charges amount
ing 10 SD 90. and every additional hundred tons
over 500 will be charged at the rate of 81 so.
All foreigners now in the Costa Rican con-
sular service probably Will be replaced by ma
tiyes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
FOR SERVICE PENSIONS.
House Committees Vote Unani-
mOuSIy to RepOrt Bill.

Washington, Jan. 2s.The House committees on
Pensions and Invalid Pensions acting as one CON-
mittee' voted unanimously to-day report the Nc
Cumber service pension bill favorably. The bill
provides that all veterans Of the Mexican War or
the War OF 1861 who are sixty-two years old may
have a pension of SIP a month. Veterans seventy
years old are to have SIS month. and $40 a month
old - '' '''O yeas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-01-30
BOY SHOOTS BROTHER PLAYING BEAR
IBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune.l

Ogdensburg, n. Y, Jan. 29.-About two weeks
ago &c was reported that Claude Godfrey, a
thirteen-year-Old boy living in North Hastings
had short himself dead accidentally. Now it has
transplred that the boy and his eighteen-year-
old brother were playing bear" and the elder
shot the younger. The brother asserts he did
not know his gun was loaded, but the author
tiles are being urged TO make an investigation