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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-08-08
Mrs. Loean's Gift to Illinois.

Washington, Aug. 8.-Mrs. John
A. Logan has shipped to Springfield.
Ill { the splendid memorial collection.
OF souvenirs of Gen. Logan and her
SON, Major Logan, thirty cases.
gift to the State. -.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-08-08
Dying Boy Gives Mother Rabies.

Danville, ILL.,. Aug. 8.-Mrs. Chas.
T. Davis is suffering severely as a re-
suit lof having been bitten on the
chin by her baby boy, who had con-
tracted rabies after an attack by a
doga- The child Is dead and the mo-
ther's death Ia feared.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-08-08
Cotton Growing I'm Austalia-

The cotton growing industry In
parts Of Australia is steadily pro
crossing. the crop Of 1905 HAVING
amounted to 11S.09S pounds. tne
average return per acre being $fo'
There has since been notable ea
tension In the acreage. aided oy
Government expert. A. cotton-srow.
ing association has been formed y
secure uniformity In the variety
grown and TO have the cotton graos'
and bsanae4 e1s EXPORT
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-08-08
wOMAN's EYE SCRATCHED OUT
nee Cs4 Attacks Her When She
Tries TO Drive II Out,

Tries to Drive It Out.
Washington. N. J.. Aug. 7.-Mrs.
Thomas B. Gerard Of Wood Glen.
near Chansewater. has lost the sight
of her right eye by cats scratch.
Ehe saw q strange cat enter her
house Q day or two ago, and en-
deavored to drive It out. The cat
ran into q bedroom and sprang upon
the bsd. When Mrs. Gerard at
tempted to catch the animal 1t Jump
ed at her face.
In addition to the loss of her eye.
Mrs. Gerard u suffering from severe
decorations of the face.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-08-08
SPORTING NEWS.

In the second game of the series
for the. Rhode Island Polo Cup. on
the ground Of the Point Judith q. Co.
ct Nsragansett Pier, Point Judith
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1907-08-08
COMBINATION SMOKING casa

Automatically Discharges Cigar.
ette and n Match.
Novelties are nowhere in greater
demand than among tobacco smok-
ers. Strange to say, the more un,ons
the novelty the more interest Il will
arouse. A recent invention in this
line is the combination cigarette and
match shown in the illustration. II
consists Of telescope case, one side
comprising a cigarette receptacle and
the other a match receptacle, with A
partition between. On each side Of
the partition are slots for the auto
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29
ROGER o'MARA REFUSES TO TALK.
Pittsburg Detective Starts for New York To
daY to Attend Thaw Trial.

Pittsburg, Jan. 2S..Roger o'Marao detective
formerly superintendent Of police, who was en-
gagged by Harry X. Thaw Immediately following
the murder OF Stanford White. will leave this city
tomorrow for New York TO attend the Thaw trial.
He will make mis- headquarters at the Hotel Ma
purpose Of his trip or confirm the report that ne
WIN take with him eight witnesses OF Importance
10 the defence.
Persistent I'm circulation here that IDr-
g c. Wiley and Dr. Henry A. Hutchinson super
intendent Of the Western Pennsylvania Hospital
for the Insane at Dixmont. suburb OF this c!ty;
will leave for New York this week, where both OF
them will be called expert witnesses TO prove
that Harry X ThaW was not responsible for his act
in shooting White.
DR.. Wiley to-day. and an EFFORT was
made obtain vArification OF the report regard.
ing his connection with the case. but he would not
discuss the matter, and amount of questioning
could induce him commit himself as 10 What
part if any he would take in the trial
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29
APPORTIONMENT CASE UP.
Court of appeals Hears arguments
attorney General Neutral.
IBy Telegraph % The Tribune. J

Albany Jan. 26-Argment the cOnstitu-
tionality OF the Senate apportionment of last
year was heard by the Court Of Appeals to-day,
with the Attorney General taking a neutral
stand. Outside the court, his attitude. as inter-
preted by Deputy Attorney General Decker, was
not even neutral. but distinctly against the con-
stitutionality OF the AppOrtionment act.
The question on which the court must decide
first is the application OF the Attorney General
that the case be reopened. II the court deter
mines to reopen it, then the constitutionality of
the apportionment must be decided: but this
question took precedence in the discussion to-
day.
julius NJ Mayer. formerly Attorney General.
and ex-senator Lewis. chairman of the Appor-
tionnent Committee, defended the apportion-
ment. The Attorney General was represented
BY his deputy. George r Decker. Eugene l..
Richards representing Richmond; ex-senator
Brown. representing Queens and f. b, Whitney.
representing Kings. argued against IL.
The position of the Attorney General I'm this
case is almost an unprecedented one. Although
the Secretary Of State is the defendant. Mr.
jackson, reversing the action Of his predecessor,
insisted that the case be tried. and said that
he was unwilling to agree TO its dismissal for
any
The Attorney General stated that IL a new ap-
portionment was found necessary the integrity
Of the state government would not be affected.
nor could there be any danger of invalidating
the acts of the present Legislature
Mr.. Mayer. appearing on the invitation or
Attorney General Jackson. and ex-senator Lewis
advanced practically the same arguments In de-
fence OF the apportionment that they dis when
the case first came up Tor hearing before the
Senate election. They argued that the appor-
tionment obeyed both the letter and the spirit OF
the constitution.
Counsel for the plaintiff argued that the ap-
portionment was particularly unfair 10 their
clients and was unconstitutional as the districts
were neither reasonably equal in population.
were not compact. were they composed Of
contiguous counties in many instances" They
cited a number OF figures 10 bear out their con-
tentIons Senator Brown denounced the appor-
tionment as being 'the rankest piece OF gerry
Wandering perpetrated in New York for many
years"
Mr. Richards said after the hearing that he
was confident that the court would hold the
apportionnent unconstitutional Ex-senator
Brown and Mr.. Whitney expressed the same
opinion.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29
TO FIGHT RATE LAWS.
Railroads DiiUen to Bay, Sag
Officials in Chicago.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Chicago Jan. 2S.-The general managers Of
all railroads entering Chicago are making plans
10 combat adverse legislation in the various
state legislatures now in session. Until it IS
definitely known what action WIFI be taken the
order has gone out to the utmost discre-
ton Of expenditures and the purchasing agents
have been instructed 10 hold up the estimates
for 1907 and not make any purchases except
such supplies as are absolutely necessary. The
passenger departments are not making any move
to fix tourist rates for 1907. and it is possible
that action along that line will be greatly cur
tailed.
The managers say they Will be compelled TO
curtail the service in order TO meet the demand
Of the people for lower rates the earnings
are now reduced 10 a minimum. The cost of
supplies has Increased from 20 to 2O0 per cent in
the last ten years. while freight and passenger
rates have decreased
''The number OF employees has increased 50
per cent in the last ten years for each mile of
road In operation" said q general manager to-
day and the wages have ipcreased 22I2 per
cent II the legislatures persist in their demands
FOR lower rates II will be at the expense of the
service If we had in effect the same tariffs
to-day that in effect ten years ago the
gross earnings OF 1906 would be increased over
100000"
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29
4 NEU1 PRISON BILL.
Modifes Provisions for Site for
Nee Institution.

Albany Jan 2s-The regular annual flood OF
Monday night resolutions began I'm the Assembly to-
night and all OF them went over. under the rules.
for week. Among the matters covered by to nights
resolutions is investigation OF the salaries Of
state and municipal employees with a view OF in
creasing them in recognition Of increased cost Of
living
Senator Knapp introduced bill TO meet the
situation recently reported by the Commission on
New Prisons 1t would amend tho of last year.
which provided for tho establishment of a new
state prison by providing that the site may have
acres instead OF 800. and cutting out the pro-
vision that II must contain sufficient quantity OF
trap rock for use I'm tho Improvement OF public
highways" and by adding new provisions allowing
land be taken by condemnation proceedings and
giving authority for the transfer of prisoners Ap
propriaton of Sl26,0O0 is made for the commence
ment of construction including temporary quarters.
directing the State Architect to make plans for
buildings not 10 cost more than S20O0O00 and to
house at least 100 prisoners. the members OF the
commission with the State Architect and ex-
perienced prison physician, 60 be designated by the
commission to constitute the board, which all
plans and specifications and estimates shall be sub
Initted. From the various plans submitted the
board is 10 select first second and third choice.
The sum OF $4,000 is set aside 10 be awarded for
such plans.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29
FOR NEW BRIDGE HERE.
CmiLier Would Hare One AdjOin
the Brooklyn Other Bills.
[By Telegraph 20 The Tribune ]


Albany. Jan. 2S-Among the bills introduced
in the Assembly tonight was one by Assembly
man CuviTIer Of New York. calling for an ap-
preparation Of S50O0,OOO by New York for the
building OF a bridge similar TO the old Brooklyn
Bridge and Immediately adjoining 1t. He intro
duced his two jackson resolutions requiring
the Attorney General TO continue his investga-
tion OF William r. Hearsts campaign expenses.
and 10 require Mr.. Hearst TO deposit bonds TO
cover the cost OF a recount. should one be had
and the result OF the election not be changed
thereby.
Assemblyman Stern introduced a bill pro-
viding for a nine-hour day or street and eie-
waited roads in cities of more than 100000 popu-
lation Each corporation must keep a record
OF the time of its employees and exhibit 1t 10
any inspector OF the labor department
Assemblyman Ganly. OF New York introduced
a bill requiring the use Of automatic alrbrakes
on all surface streetcars in New York Cily.
Senator Cohalan presented a bill tonight per-
nitting the Police Commissioner of New york
10 promote 10 the Office of roupdsman at the an
nual police parade any pa-rolman who has re-
ceived the Bell. Rhinelander or Brooklyn Citi-
zen medals
Senator SOhmeT introduced Senator tltZger-
AIDS bin of last year prohibiting the unnecessary
transfer OF patients from one hospital 20 an
other This Is designed 10 break up the habit
some hospitals have Of sending dangerously i'll
patients to other institutions TO keep down their
own death rates.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29
GOVERNOR GOES UPTOWN.
attends 29th Il. ID. Republican Re
CeptiOn President Sends Letter.

President Roosevelt sent a letter of good
cheer 10 the annual dinner Of the 29th District
Republicans at the Lexington Opera House. and
Governor Hughes came personally at HIS
o'clock after making two speeches elsewhere
20 greet the hundreds who helped to make last
nights gathering one of the most successful the
Republicans of this city ever have attended.
Governor Hughes accompanied by Colo
mel George Curtis Treadwen He was escorted
tn the box Of Assemblyman Frederick DE Witt
Wells. the leader of the district and watched the
beginning Of the grand march. led by Mr.. and
Mrs. John Henry Hammond
The Presidents letter was addressed to Mr..
Hammond. president % the club. and was as
follows:
My Dear Mr. Hammond
wish could be present at the entertainment
Goth Assembly District. l have naturally Pc
culiar associations with this club and 1t is real
regret TO me that am unable 10 accept or to
do more than send my best wishes TO you. Sin
cerely yours, THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Some of those present We're Justice Blanchard.
Judge Joseph Otto T. Barnard. treasurer of
the Republican County Committee: Gordon
Knox Bell and Mrs. Bell, Miss CrOfts, of Bos-
ton; John Henry HAMMOND and Mrs. Ham,
mond William Sloane Coffin, Marcus NJ Marks
and Mrs. Marks. Justice and Mrs Samuel
Greenbaum, Lucien L. Bonheur James r.
SheHlaiu ex-senator N n ElSDeTg, John Jay,
MIR and Mrs Edward Lauterbach. Senator
George b. Agnew. Alfred r. Conkling Elihu
Root. jr.; Alexander T. Mason. Mr. and Mrs.
John McCOnaughy. immigration Commissioner
and Mrs:Watchorn. MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Murray.
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Henneberry Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Minzeshemer Mr.. and Mrs Holden
Weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Million LEcluse Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Lyman. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Chamberlain, MIR. and Mrs. Frederick DE Witt
Wells, Joseph Levenson, Harry W. Mack. Will
lam II. Ten EyCk. Frank X Bowers. Edward
Healey. John II. Gunner. George wanmaker
Hedley NJ Greene Representative Herbert Par
sons LindOn Bates, jr, Henry Harris. William
q. Kelly, Frank Bulkley. Isaac Elliott. r. Fulton
Cutting and Thomas E. Rush.
The evening taken up with vaudeville
features and motion pictures. The faces of
President Roosevelt. Governor Hughes Senator
Agnew. Assemblyman Wells. Alderman Free
man and others were thrown ON the screen and
were warmly applauded in turn.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29
CITY MAY INTERVEN E.
jackson GiUes Ellison Permission an
Franchise T'aG Cases.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune.l

Albany Jan. 2S-Answering a request from
Corporation Counsel Ellison of New York CITY,
for permission to intervene in the certioriarl
cases for the collection Of back franchise taxes
Attorney General Jackson tonight sent a letter
granting that permission, and criticising sharply
the inaction of the Mcclellan authorities for
several years. He declared that every effort
should be used to force these cases to final de-
terminations" and indicated his intention Of
pressing the delinquent corporations TO payment.
Il can see no aspect Of the case In which 1t
would not be highly desirable that the city OF
New York should intervene in these and all
similar proceedings he said. Indeed, consld-
erng the direct interest of the city in the colec-
ton of the enormous amounts of taxes involved,
the inactivity of the municipal authorities dur
ing the last six years is incOmprehensible.
LAS the city Of New York will be the bene-
ficiary Of these taxes. amounting. as I am in
formed to over $4,000 600, it is the plain duty
of the municipal authorities to intervene in these
cases. and Cooperate with this Office in an ef-
fort to sustain the assessments made by the
State Board of Tax Commissioners, that no
corporation holding special franchise from the
state may escape the payment OF a fuIl ana 1alr
tax thereon"
Many corporations notably the railroad and
lighting trusts. have not paid their franchise
from the valuations set on their properties ana
the cases now are before referees. Ernest Hail.
eX-Judge Keener, Alexander T. Mason, Job e.
Hedges Senator SAKE and ex-senator Elsberg
are some of these referees. The railroad COM
panies by their legal tactics have tied up af-
fairs to a delay Of many months. If not
years
There are several concerns owing taxes how
ever in whose cases referees have not been ap-
pointed. Some Of these are the Commercial Tele-
graph and Gable Company. the Western Union
Telegraph Company, John r. Mcdonald, Inter
borough Rapid Transit Company, Williamsburg
Terminal Company, Brooklyn Union Gas Com
Manhattan
Attorney General hopes TO take action in these
cases IN a few days.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29

81 have not" was the answer
"Have you any objection TO any number Of
defences?"
NO" said the tslesman
Mr. Jerome followed this line OF examination
by asking;
IL the defenoes provided there are more than
one. we're inconsistent what would you do?"
Il would follow the guidance OF the court"
taid Mr. Newton
Thaw talked animstedlY with Mr.. Peabody
snd the taiesman was accepted
Mr. Jerome grew somewhat sarcastic when he
was examining Julius Sommer art editor Of
sColers Weekly" at the afternoon session. Mt.
Sommer said he had formed an opinion, and
doubted il he could change il. 'Tt would take
unusual amount Of evidence to force me to
change" he said.
do you mean 20 say" said Mr.. Jerome that
you could not lay aside the gossip Of newspa-
pers and OF idle persons 10 decide case of muir
der In the first degree?"
Il think could not" the talesman replied
And you an editor?" was the retort.
During the examination Of Daniel T. O'Keefe.
an emplOye at John WanamaIers, some repartee
between the District Attorney and the tales
man caused general laughter. in which the court
Joined Mr.. O'Keefe was asked the usual ques-
lion If he knew any reason why he should not be
selected
Well" he hesitated, 4 am married. and I
would like to see my wife once in a while"
Mr. Jerome smiled and replied:
'Oh. jurors can their wives You are
not really a prisoner. you know. You are only
In cold storage
Thaw showed that his word was law with
his counsel when Wales R. Stockbridge a mer-
chant, OF no. AZ Broadway. was examined. The
taiesman acceptable TO both sides and the
defence had withdrawn its challenge but Thaw
called 20 Mr. Hartridge and after a brief con-
rerence. in which Thaw did all the talking a per-
enptory challenge given.
George n. Numan, manufacturer. said that
be worked and lived in Pittsburg prior 10 1898.
ASKED f he knew any one connected with the
ss1ence. he said he did, and when asked who il
was said il was Mrs. Holman. referring TO her
&s 'the defendants mother-in-law"
THAw REJECTS TALEsMAN.
Again Thaw had talesman peremptoriy
challenged when Dundas ". Howard was on
the witness stand. He said he had served as
q Juror a number OF times, two OF them being
On criminal cases. Counsel for the defence with
drew SITS challenge. but Thaw would not have
Inim.
1t IS probable that the twelve men will be OBJ
fained by wednesday noon. allowing for the
SrOsecutiOn to make its opening address that
afternoon.
INA" nao q conference 10Y an lour Win couh-
sel after adjournment yesterday and appeared
subiant when he reached HIS cell He told his
keeper: Il am as hungry a bear: 7 wish It
was dinner time now"
He is very much pleased with the :ury so far.
VI is said. when the trial began Il was de-
clared he was opposed to having yoang men IN
the jury box, but the three young men who
have been sworn all acceptable 10 him.
Counsel for the defence after the conference
with Thaw yesterday made emphatic denial
az q statement published yesterday purporting
come from them and outlining the defence
The story 81 was said, was a pure fabrica-
tion. The examination OF talesmen win be re-
sumed this morning
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29
IHAW'S FRIEND DESERTS.
MALCOLM Il. PGylia Taken Back to
May Yard by Brothers.
TBy Telegraph q, TIE Tribune. ]

Pittsburg, Jan. 2S.--Nslccir B. Parkin, son
Of the late Charles r. FsrF,a. a Pfttsburg iron
manufacturer. is a srisonsc at the League
Island navy yard. unosr .EcrEa Of having de-
serted from the United States Marine Corps.
His family is doing everything possible TO get
the young man out of what is the most serious
OF long list OF escapades.
Parkin formerly was an intimate friend of
Harry k Thaw, and the two young men were
in many scTapes together. Last Nav after
trouble with a young woman Parkin ran away
from home and enlisted in the marine CORPS
Nothing was heard OF him until few DAYS ago.
when he suddenly appeared with the announce
ment that he had deserted. He WAS PROMPTLY
cOiisred by two of his brothers and hurried TO
the Eevy yard and turned over TO the COM
mander
The father Of the young man was a member
OF the iron manufacturing firm of Miller Met
calf & Parkin and was friend of Andrew
Carnegie
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29
GOVERNMENT GETS POsTOFFICE TITLE.
Costs S1,66O,OS5 - Railroad Company BE.
serves Ground Under Sites

The United States government took title yestsr'
day 70 plot on the side of Eighth avenue. be-
tween S1st and SD streets from the Peuusylvan
New York & Long Island Railroad Company for
81 66OOs5 as a site for a new postofiCs The new
pOstofice will have frOntase of two blocks and a
depth OF AIS feet.
In transferring title to the property 20 the gov
ernment the railroad company reserved for itself
I'm perpetuity all OF the ground under the ste
named i'm deed, beginning point Nv weuty rect
below the curb level This gives the railway COM
pany the necessary ground for pcrfectng its tunnel
Terminal and station plans. The pOSton1ces
however. will have basement OF twenty feet. Ils
building will greatly relieve IL is thought. ths con-
gestfOn at the General POStOtfice.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29
TO END X. 4. 'COMMISSION.
McCarren Bill Would Substitute
Board of Estimate.
LRv Teiegraph 70 The Tribune. ]

Albany Jan Ex-senator McCarren presented
tonight a bill abolishing the Rapid Transit
Commission and putting the work of that body
on the Board of Estimate. His measure amends
the Rapid Transit act by providing that IN first
class cities of more than one million population
divided into bOroughs. there shall be no rapid
transit commission, but that It's duties shaiI DC
performed by the Board of Estimate.
This board shall have all the powers now ex-
ercised by the Rapid Transit Commission. 1t
must keep a separate record OF its transit pro-
ceedings II is authorized to take over all the
records of the Rapid Transit Commission, and to
carry on or modify or abrOgate' any penang
proceedings. This power where the rights OF
parties have not become vested by law TO modl-
fy or abrogate any act or proceeding, would
hermit the Board OF Estimate to change routes
now laid out for which contracts have not been
awarded
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29
ALIENIsT SUES HARRY K. THAw.
Or. Charles I. Dana Wants 81 900 for Elk.
amining Into Sanity Of Prisoner.

Harry K Thaw and his mother. Mrs. Mary c.
Thaw, are being sued 10y DR. Charles L. Dana for
tlcOO THAI being the fee demanded by the alienist
sOr examining into the sanity Of the prisoner last
summer. Dr. Dana and Dr. Alexander McIane
Hamilton were engaged by Mrs. ThaW, through ex-
Judge OlcOtt. 20 examine Harry Thaw IL June. In
July he made several visits 20 the Tombs and
otherwise qualified an expert witness for the
defence His connection with the case ceased when
eN-Judge Olcott dropped
lie then sent I'm bin for Si.000 for services in
addition TO Ills retaining Zee Of $500 For some rea
con. ne says tho Thaws neglected TO pay it, and so
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29
NO DISCOUNT TO TROOPS,
Uestern Railroads Hill Charge
Government Full Fares.
IRv Telegraph 70 The Tribune. ]

Omaha. Jan. 2S.-The Union Pacific and tha
Northwestern railroads have refused to maks
any special rates 10 the government for thu
shipment OF soldiers on the way 10 tho Philip
pines to San Francisco or returning and the quar-
termasters Of the Department of the Missouri
are expressing their disgust I'm forceful languaSs
Bids were opened in Omaha to-day for ths
transportation Of ts0 men, 900 horses and large
amount OF equipment from Forts Robinson and
Russell 10 san Francisco. Only the Union Pa
cific and the Northwestern submitted bids. and
both bids were for regular and full rates Rail-
road officials say the government will get no
more cheap rates.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29
MAKES ARSON PUNISHABLE BY DEATH.
Cuvillier Says Bill Is Aimed at Hebrews in
This City.
LRy TeIegraph 70 The rrlbure. ]

Albany, Jan. 2S-Assembyman Cuvillier of
New York. expects TO introduce tomorrow a bill
making arson punishable by death. 1t provides
that at the discretion of the jury arson shall he
considered murder in the first degree and
punished accordingly.
Mr.. Cuvillier said that this bill was aimed at
the Hebrews of New York City "They con-
stantly burn their own property To get the in
surance It, which is. of course more than the
property is worth ne said. If make death
the punishment for the crime 10 will end this
practice. and do not think death too severe a
penaltV. either"
New-York tribune., 1907-01-29
CHURCH FEDERATION MEETING,

The eleventh annual meeting of the Federation
OF Churches and Christian Organizations In New
YORK CITY Is to be held In Calvary Protestant Epis
eOpal Church, Fourth avenue and 2lst street. at
2:30 D. to-day. Accounts VIII be given OF the
activity OF the federation during the last year.
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