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New-York tribune., 1907-12-20
WHAT an I?"-PORTER.
Committee assignments add to Per-
plerity of Ne7c Yorker.
lyrom The Tribune Bureau.I

Washington. Dec 19.-"Whst -" is the in
terrogation which Representative Peter A. Porter
threatens TO address to the House early day.
His inquiry may replace in popular slang the once
famous Where am / att" of a former member
To the upinitiated the question of Mr. Porter's
politics must prove inscrutabe mystery. In that
portion of the Congressional Directory in which
Mr.. Porter is permitted to describe himself and to
furnish a modest autobiography he is described
a Republican. In that section OF the Directory
where listed the names of members with their
respective service he is described ''iude-
pendent while in the list of members and their
committees. issued to-day he is described. page 13
Democrat. That is 10 say, his name is printed
in italics while footnote declares that to Indicate
that members with names printed Democrats.
Mr.. Porter himself is disposed describe
himself. but the view taken Of him by the House
leaders, in the words of Mr. Kipiing, just bloom
in hernaphrodte, soldier and sailor too
Nor does the confusion regarding Mr.. Porter's
political persuasion end with the Congressional Di-
rectory. Ask Jim Sherman, who, perhaps. had
much 10 do with Mr. Porter's success at the polls
CT the Gath District, and he will reply with
phasis little short of profane that he is a Repub-
lican. Ask Colonel Pete Hepburn and he will
say with even greater emphasis that Mr.. Porter is
a Democrat. But that is because of the tale al
ready related at length in these dispatches Ask
the Speaker of the House. and he will tell you that
Mr.. Porter Is Independent Ask cy-Representa-
tive wadsworth what MIR. Porter is and the n
Incidentally, the committee assignments accorded
TO Mr. Porter entirely in accord with his non
descrlpt character He is allotted place the
Committee on Coinage, Weights and Measures and
on the Committee Ventilation and Acoustics
The assignment of Missouri member to the first
named committee caused fist fight among the
Democratic leaders the floor OF the House to-
day. The Committee Ventilation and Acoustics
has been described by witty House leader as a
committee charged with the duty of disposing of
superfluous hot air. Were that the real duty of the
committee. however. its members would be
worked. while the fact is that 1t never holds a
meeting.
The of true independence. like the course
of true love. cannot be expected to smoothly
in politics. however and IL Peter Porter, 'Inde-
pendent Republican Democrat" has any real
friends in the 34th District OF New York they Will
elect him straight Republican ticket next
autumn. and thus relieve him of the equvocal posi-
tion he occupies in the minds of the House
leaders of both parties.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-20
WITNESSES UNITE AT POWERS TRIAL.
Convicts Refuse to Corroborate Statements
Previously Made About Youtsey.

Georgetown. KY, Dec. 1s-The defence in the
trial of Caleb Powers to-day in an effort to break
down the testimony of Harry Youtsey, introduced
two of Youtsey's fellow-convicts from the state
prison, William Mullins and Lloyd Helton, to con-
tradct Youtsey and show that Youtsey had said to
them in prison that Powers was innocent as an
unborn babe and that Youtsey himself had fired
the shot that killed Goebel. Both Mullins and Hell
ton declined to answer questions to-day. but Ell
Collins, former convict declared that Youtsey had
asserted the innocence OF Powers and Howard.
Grant l.. Roberts former postmaster at Frank
fort. who at the time of the Goebel assassination
a clerk in the State Auditors ofice. testified
to-day that hefors the sbeetinG rine nnystersusy
disaepsSssd srsas vault wAsYa ~ had Piasaa taA
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FISTS USED In HOUSE.
Continued from first page

told the minority leader that Mr.. Boohsr would
he satisfied with a place on the COMMITTEES on
Coinage Weights and Measures With this
understanding MIR. Williams named Mr.. Boomer
for that place. Mr. De Almond and Mr. Booher.
hearing the name read out were indignant and
asked Mr.. Lloyd, also of Missouri, 10 find OUT
why such an appointment had been made MI
Williams explained to Mr. Lloyd that he had
made the appointment at the suggestion of Mr..
De Almond
When the two met this afternoon Mr.. De Ar
mond asked Mr. Williams il he had made this
statement to Mr.. Lloyd. Mr.. Williams admitted
that he had and said that he also hsn distinct
recollection of Mr. De Almonds telling him
that the coinage COMMITTEES was what MT.
Booher desired. In a moment the lie was passed
and the fight started.
After both men had cooled down they ex-
pressed their regret that IL had occurred, but
neither would admit that his memory was
wrong.
when 1 called liar there was notnins
else to do" said Mr.. Williams
IT am sorry, but it had TO occur" was NJ.
De Almonds comment.
LIAR" DECLARES GAINES
The fstic combat was preceded IN the regular
session of the House with heated statement oy
another Southern Democrat in which the word
'Iiar" was used in denying published state
ment
II brand the writer of that as a liar ana inc
statement as absolutely false" said Represen-
tative John Wesley Gaines. of Tennessee foi-
lowing the reading of a statement appearing
in a local newspaper that he had made foot
ball rush in the Committee on Appropriations 10
recommend a deficiency appropriation Of Soo.ooo
for seeds for free distribution bill to cover
that amount had just been offered by Mr.. Taw-
ney. and Mr.. Gaines had the floor. He receiVeo
@ round of applause after hurting his oppro'
brium.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-20
MOVE AGAINST FRANK EHLERS
Watson Men Seek to Prevent His Taking
County Clerks Office in Kings.

Announcement made yesterday that friends
of William Watson former police justice of Brook
lvn were trying to prevent Frank Ehlers' county
CIerk-elect from taking his seat on January l. and
had petitoned Governor Hughes for aid
This action is based on the contention that Ehiers
nromised 10 appoint Watson as counsel to the
county Clerk if elected, whereas IL is now well
known that Reuben Haskell, executive member OF
the ed Assembly District. VIII be appointed 10
the place.
MIR, Ehlers denied emphadcaily that ne had m@ae
such a promise
Mr. watson said that he deprecated any such
action. b,y his friends he did not care to get
owe, in that way and would stop it If he could.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-20

official" The post calls especially on the Assem-
blvrnen from Kings County to vote for Mr. Baxter.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-20
0NONDAGA FOR HUGHES.
Ray B. Smith, of Hendricks County, Pro-
nounces for His Candidacy.

Syracuse. Dee 1s.-Ray B. Smith, chairman OF 'he
Republican General Committee of Onondasa
County, said to-day:
Personally, i strongly favor Governor Husnes
as the Republican candidate for President from new
York State and will give cordial support 10 such
course as will most effectively promote ms cahoi-
dacy So far as it is possible to form an opinion
at this time l believe that Governor Hughes should
and will receive the support OF the delegates 10 '''e
national convention"
The announcement is regarded here as lnd1cat-
ing the position of the local organization and It's
leader, Francis Hendricks
New-York tribune., 1907-12-20

veapon Witness saw Harry Youtsey with the
rife about fifteen minutes after the shooting OF
CosbeI when the rifle was returned to the vault.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-20
ACTION SURPRISES Mr.. WOODRUFF.

Washington Dec 1a-Timothy L. Woodruff.
chairman of the New York State Republican Com
mittee, who guest tonight at the dinner
given by the President and Mrs. Roosevelt, in
honor Of the Cabinet, expressed great surprise
when informed of the action of the New York Re-
publican County Committee in refusing TO indorse
Governor Hughes for the Presidency. He de-
clined, however, to make any further comment on
the action of the committee.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-20
G. A. r. POST ENDORSES BAXTER.

At a regular assembly of Winchester Post, Grand
Army of the Republic. held in Carson Hail. Brook
lyn resolutions Were passed indorsing Archie L.
Baxter for clerk of the Assembly, and calling upon
Assemblymen from all parts of the state to cast
their votes for this able and experienced public
New-York tribune., 1907-12-20
HOUSE DOWN TO WORK.
Bill Introduced TO GiUe Monetmy
did to Nine Sufferers.

Washington. Dec. Ia,-During its session of two
hours and twenty minutes to-day the House got
down actual work after the committees had
been announced. and syarsastsd sansideSaeis busss
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
HELD IN HEAVY BOND.
John Ewing and Edward Green
Charged With Attempt to Murder.

John Ewing, an ex-polieeman. and
Edward Green who were arrested Mon
day afternoon charged with assault to
commit murder. the complaining wit
ness being d. E. Garner. were bound
over for trial this morning by Judge
McCabe of the city court and their
bonds fixed at $4,000 each Garner was
found in an unconscious condition late
Saturday evening near the Union Pa
cffic railroad tracks and it was thought
for while that he could not recover.
He disclaimed all knowledge of how
he was hurt and gave the officers no
information as to who his assaflants
were. A witness was found who wit
messed the assault which occurred in
the Ewing joint at sos West Railroad
street and from him it was learned who
the assailants were and the arrest of
Ewing and Green followed.
According to the story of the eye wit
ness Garner was in the Ewing joint and
had been drinking heasily when trouble
arose between himself and the two men
under arrest. Ewing and, Green used a
club and a beer bottle and after their
victim was unconscious they threw him
out of the joint and 1t is supposed that
they dragged him to the location where
he was found near the railroad
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19

cement, lime, stucco, cement plaster,
wall plaster, wood fiber hard finish,
plaster of paris, broom corn, hay,
stone, crushed Stone,s ground stone,
salt and sugar.
The rates established by the bill
vary from 10 to SO per cent from the
present rate In making up the sched-
ules it was found that some points had
exceptionally low rates on account of
competitive conditions which entered
into rate making In addition to the
distance the commodity was hauled
This was found to be the case espe-
cially in coal and brick and other
manufa ctured products.
The bill as it stands now is the bill
introduced by W. Y Morgan with the
additional commodities included The
Morgan bill covered only grains and
grain products, but when it got into
the house the members decided that
they wanted maximum rates on a lot
OF other commodities than wheat.
corn, oats and other grains and their
products and a special committee con-
sisting of w. Y. Morgan. A. c. Mitchell
and j. T. White was appointed to as
sist the committee in preparing other
schedules. All of the amendments
We're adopted by the house without
debate. j. t. White making a short ex-
PLANTATION OF what the rates would do
when the bill went into effect.
Anti Fraternity Bill Reported.
Representative J. ]. Miller's bill
prohibiting fraternities in high schools
of the state, and making it unlawful
for any pupil to belong to any secret
organization in any way connected
with the public schools, has been ia
vorably reported from the committed
and is now on the general orders
calendar of the house. There are 70
bills ahead of it on the calendar, so
1t will probably not be reached by the
house committee of the whole for
several days.
The bill must be favorably reported
by the house committee OF the whole
before it comes up before the house
for final passage. There is likely to be
a hard fight made on the bill when IL
appears on the floor of the house
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
MAY BUY ELSEWHERE.
British War Office Seeks to Dodge
American Packing Houses.

London, Feb. 19.-The war office is
taking steps to ascertain the possibil-
ity of obtaining for the British army
larger supplies of canned meats from
Australia and New Zealand so that the
contracts with the American packers
may be reduced in the near future.
When the government was questioned
in the house of commons this after
noon as to whether the colonies could
not be given the first chance to obtain
the next contracts Mr.. Buchanan,
financial secretary of war office. saiG
that in anticipation of an increased
demand and in view of the stories re-
garding American canned meats, last
summer as it was the governments
desire for a wider area of supply
representative had been sent to Aus
tralia and New Zealand to report on
the methods of packing houses there
and the capacity of those colonies to
furnish canned meat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
TIME FOR REBELLION.
Socialist Speaker at Pittsburg Says
Buy Guns and Ammunition.

Pittsburg. Kan. Feb. 19.-Addressing a
crowd of more than 1000 people. composed
largely of the miners and other working
men of Pittsburg and this coal district.
the city hall auditorium Monday after
noon, c. f. Rolfe of Erie. Kan, the prin-
cipal speaker of the Socialist mass meet
ing, called upon the workingmen to buy
guns and ammunition and arm them
selves.
'.The time has come for rebellion he
shouted. The courts EaVc refused US a
fair hearing. the right Of petition has been
denied us, and we must now prepare to
use the last recourse. force OF arms The
Dred Scott decision was followed by the
civil war. The Meyer Haywood decision
will be followed by a rebellion OF the
working class Arm yourselves. brethren
keep a steady nerve and get something to
kill squirrels with. for the woods are full
of squirrels, and there's going to be a kill
ing"
lily called for the purpose of protesting
against the Moye--Haywood prosecution
resolutions were adopted condemning the
courts ard state and national govern
ments Cor their part in the prosecution,
and Juror was elected to represent the
Pittsburg industrial center at the -'Moyer-
Haywood trial.
Previous to. the meeting a parade was
he1d on Broadway with about go men in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
BRYAN IN VERMONT.
Nebraska Man Will Make Four
Speeches.

St Johnsbury, Vt, Feb. 19.-The
dates for William ]. Bryan's Vermont
tour have Just been announced by
Arthur H. Gleason, the Vermont mem
ber of the executive committee of the
New England Democratic Progressive
league Four speeches will be made
by Mr.. Bryan in this state.
On the afternoon of April Is, the
Nebraskan will speak in Burlington
VT, and in the evening at Barre. Two
more addresses will be made on the
following day. one in the afternoon at
White River Junction, and the other
at ST. Johnsbury. in the evening
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
100 LIVES LOST.
Forty-three Bodies Have Been Recov-
cred From the Esperanzas.

Eagle Pass. Tex. Feb. ia dis
patch received today from Las Esper-
anzas, Mexico. says that it is now be-
lieved 100 lives were lost in the ex-
plosion yesterday in the mine belong
ing to the Mexican Coal e. Coke COM
pany. Forty-three bodies have been
removed and more than sixty miners
are still in the compartment where
the explosion occurred. Whether they
are dead or not is not known. Many
of the men who were killed wers
japanese.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
CHANGE IN WEATHER.
Trace of Snow Falls This Afternoon
With IL Mile Wind.

The weather conditions at the present
time are somewhat unsettled and will
probable be in that condition for some
time. Today has been somewhat cool
and cloudy and this afternoon a slight
fall of snow was noticeable which, how
slight trace of precipitation. The con-
ditions are good now for either rain or
snow. There will, however. be no very
cold weather.
of II miles an hour from the northwest
The following are today's tempera-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
IN TWU STATES.
Senates of Missouri and Nebraska Vote
fo< Two Cent Fare.

Lincoln. Neb, Feb. 19-The senate
today unanimously favored the bill re-
ducing passenger fares to 2 cents a mile,
sending the bill to engrossment.
Jefferson City, Mo, Feb. 19-The SEN
ate today passed the house cent pas
senger rate bill after amending it to
conform to the senate bill and adding
a penalty of a fine of from 500 to $500
for each violation. The bill now goes
to the house for concurrence. The pen
atty clause was added at the request
of Attorney General Hadley. who
thought it necessary to make the bill
effectiVo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
RAILROAD INDICTED.
Charged With Paying Rebates to the
Sugar Trust.

i,ry today indicted the Great Northern
Railway company on charge of vio-
lating the Elkins act by paying rebates
to Lowell Palmer, traffic agent of the
American Sugar Refining company in
this city There are two counts alleg-
ing the payment in all of $14,5e9, in
Nav and June. 1905.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
REED SMOOT SPEAKS.
Mormon Senator Addresses Senate in
His Own Defense.

Washington. Feb. 19-Speaking in his
own Defense Senator Reed Smoot ad-
dressed the senate today on the gem
eral subject of Mornonism. He con-
demned polygamy in the strongest
terms and declared emphatically that
he had taken no oath inconsistent with
that he has taken as senator.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
TO Try FOR SUBSIDY.
An Effort to Pass the Bill at This
Session.

Washington, Feb. 19.-At a confer
ence between the president and Speak
er Cannon and Representative Watson
today it was practically decided that
there should be an effort 10 pass the
ship subsidy bill this session.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
In to Date.

Roses, carnations, violets, valley
daffodils and Easter lilies, also azalias,
cyclamen hyacinths and violets in
pots at Mrs. Lords flower room, 112
West Eighth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-02-19
weather Indications.

Chicago, Feb. 19.-Forecast for
Kansas: Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesday; not much change in tenn
perature.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-16
STAMINA IN STOCK MARKET.
Power of Resistance to Unfavorable
 Factors Demonstrated.

New York, Oct 15.-The greater power of resistance of the stock market to unfavorable factors was demonstrated by it's action to-day in face of several incidents. The most conspicuous was the greatly exagger- ated version of the incident in San Francisco which gained currency on the floor of the stock exchange, the story there detailed dealing with supposed general riot and the death and maiming of large number of Japanese subjects. The market sold off on the circulation of this rumor, but rebounded with vigor upon the re- ceipt of accurate details of what had occurred. The slump in Detroit Unit ed Railway, although remote from any direct bearing on the local stock mraket, was of unpleasant effect on the whole market by sympathy and by suggestions Very little of that stock or of the allied Toledo railways and light which also suspended its dividend, is held in New York, but the price a, -J local stock exchange kept in close correspondence with the fall
 ing quotation in Montreal where most of it is held. The statement accom- panying the announcement of the sus- pension of the dividends, that earnings were sustained at the amount out of which dividends have been paid, ap- pealed with special force to stockhold- CTS in other traction and public util- tiles properties and those stocks as a class were severely depressed. In the case of the Twin City Rapid Transit company, the announcement that the regular dividend had been declared did not save that stock from sharing in the depression of the group.
 Special weakness in the electrical equipment stocks was apparently in sympathy with this group on account of the declared inability of these com panies to float bonds for Improvements although the earnings to be withheld from disbursement in dividends were to be devoted to carrying on improve ments, according to the statements from the officials. The resistance shown by the general list to these depressing influences went to prove the existence of the protective measures in the mar ket which made themselves felt yester- | day The protective buying was deter mined and effective when prices were inclined to yield, but it practically dis appeared when it had accomplished its purpose of arresting the declines. A decline in foreign exchange rates with the 4essened selling of stocks for for eign account was regarded with satis- ] faction.
 Bonds were weak, some of the less active issues showing severe declines.
 Total ales par value $t,SS4,O0O.
 U. s. As registered declined 1-4 per
 cent. on call.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-16

prevailed in foreign exchange circles that the market would show a declin- ing tendecy from now on. Although it was admitted that gold exports were not absolutely out of the question the best informed bankers were of the opinion that no gold wuld be shippel at this time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-16

United States Steel bonds were weak again early, selling below 92. While there seems to have been support in the Steel shares, particularly the com mon stock at even figures, there has also been a notable lack of rallying power. 4at,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-16
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported over private wires of Prince X Whitely, members of the New York and Boston Stock Exchanges. New York office, 52 Broadway and l5 Center street, New Haven.
 New York, Oct. 15.
 Open, High.Low Last.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-16
CLOSING PRICES.

Reported over private wires of Prince & Whitely members of the New York and Boston Stock Exchanges. New York office, 52 Broadway and 15 Center street. New Haven, Conn.,
 New Work Oot 15
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-16
The Union 1ruSi to.
NEW HAVEN.

Chartered by the State of Connecticut with authority to act as Executor, Ad- nlinistrator, Guardian, Receiver, or Trustee, under will or deed.
 Is legal depository Of money paid in- to Court, and Public Trust Funds, acts as Trustee for Municipalities, Corpora tfons and Individuals, and administers Trusts of all kinds. Empowered 10 act as registrar of Stocks, Bonds or other evidences of indebtedness manage sink ing funds, and do all business such as is usually done by Trust Companies.
 l. also does general banking busi- ness, collecting checks, notes coupons, and receives deposits The principal of each trust is invested by itself and kept separate and apart from the gen. eral assets Of the Compan,.
 This Company is by law regularly examined by the Bank Examiner of the State of Connecticut.
 HENRY L. HOTCHKIss. President.
 .. EUGENE s. BRISTOL Treasuren.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-16
BOSTON STOCK MARKET.

Reported over private wires of Horn blower & Weeks, members of the New York and Boston Stock Ex- changes. New Haven office, 27 Center street.
 Boston, Oct. 15.
 Hlrh I.nw Rid Asked
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-16

The large banks yesterday were only able to obtain something like 4 per cent. for the money that they put out on the Stock exchange.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-16

A further decline in the price of cop per on the Metal exchange showed that the end of this process had not yet been reached. It cannot be far off.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-10-16

Freight congestion in the northwest is said to be hurting jobbing interests. The strike of machinists and boiler makers is beginning to show some eff feet Locomotives disabled are prac- tically out of service and the roads are daily becoming more crippled at a time when every available car and en- zine should be working full time haul ing grain from the west and coal and merchandise from the east.