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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
FEDERAL Law INVOKED.
Washington Officials vii Work to
AUert Strike.
lFrom 90 Tribune Rureau !

Washington. March 2s.-For the first time in
the history OF the country. when the industrial
peace Of the nation was threatened by a great
strike. one of the interests involved has invoked
a federal statute and called on federal officials
TO use their good offices TO settle the dispute and
pave the way for continuation OF amicable re-
lations between labor and capital This was
done to-day. when the railroad managers of the
West appealed to the chairman OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission and the National Com
missioner Of Labor to use their best efforts. by
mediation and Cancellation. to prevent a strike
Of their employees for higher wages. Mr. Knapp.
head Of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
and Mr.. Neil head of the Bureau of Labor
gladly accepted the task. and at once got into
communication with the warning elements with
the intention Of starting at once for Chicago 20
confer about the situation tomorrow.
The forty railroads appealed TO the men under
the Erdman act, passed by Congress in 1898, a
statute which forgotten almost as soon as
until three months ago. At that time the Southern
Pacific requested Mr.. Knapp and Mr. Nein 10 at
tempt TO settle dispute which had arisen over
ITS terminal employees. Mr. Nell went 20 Texas
and effected an adjustment.
The vital provision of the act. and the one
under which the Western railroads acted to-day
is as follows:
Whenever a controversy concerning wages
hours of labor conditions OF employment
shall arise between carrier subject 20 this act
and the employees OF such carrier seriously in
terrupting or threatening 20 interrupt the busi-
ness OF said carrier. the chairman Of the Inter-
state Commerce Commission and the Commits
siOuer of Labor shall. upon the request OF either
party 70 the controversy. with all practicable ex-
peditiOn, put themselves In communication with
the parties 20 such controversy, and shall use
their best efforts by mediation and conciliatiOn
to amlcably settle the same, and lf such efforts
shall be unsuccessful. shall at once endeayor 10
bring about an arbitration OF such controversy
in accordance with the provisions OF this act
Messrs. Knapp and Neim held a conference at
3 o'clock to-day. shortly after receiving the
request. They called on Mr.. Clark, of the inter-
state Commerce Commission, who was formerly
a railroad conductor. The three outlined the
plans by which they hope to effect a quick set
tlement Of the dispute.
II was particularly gratifying 70 officials in
washington who have been interested IN rail-
road legislation that it should be the railroads
that turned 20 the head Of the commission and
the Commissioner of Labor 10 avert the COM
merclal disturbance strike would cause The
administration has great hope that the two off,
cals may be able 20 adjust the difficulties IN the
belief that the movement for Industrial peace
will have thereby received great impetuA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
TOBACCO HOUSES BURN.
Loss at South Boston, Ya., Estimated
at about 100000.

Danville. Va, March 2s.-Fire broke out in
South Boston. thirty-two miles northeast OF
here. late this afternoon. and spreading rapidly
DESTROYED tobacco factories and other buildings
threatened the destruction OF the entire toWh
and entaiIed a loss estimated at Sl'OOV'OOv.
The large plant OF the r. ]. Reynolds IOOac'O
Company was among the first ouiidihss ue
stroyed The flames spread 10 other 'oOaC0O
s.a.o.,o. and buildings. including the tele-
exchange some distance from the tobacco
80, and thew were destroyed. Appeals for
o.s,stance were telegraphed 10 this city and to
T,,.hor, n C. The fire department of this city
,.ar+ promptly. Meantime the confiagTation was
,-aadirp and a message received here at lO:5O
oio1ock tonight stated that all OF the tooaeeo
S,strict and large part of the business osEgI !y
had been destroyed and that the Are was S'''-
bII~nIng but under control
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
DIR. FORAKER'S Plan.
viii 1t Provide for Free Expression
of Viezcs?
IFrom The tribune Bureau. ]

Washington March 2S-C1ose observers OF the
political situation in Ohio doubt II a free and
fair expression Of the wishes of the voters can
be obtained in such a convention as Senator
Foraker proposes.
Accurately to ascertain the wishes OF the Re-
publicans OF Ohio" said one Of these men to-day.
"the voters should have opportunity TO eX-
press their views unhampered by the eXigencies
Of a state campaign and the limitations Of
state convention. For instance. were the Re-
publicans to have a ballot on which. in addition
10 the names Of the candidates for delegates TO
the state convention. there was a provision
whereby the voter could declare just whom he
favored for Presidential nominee. and whom he
desired to succeed Mr.. Foraker. fair test OF the
sentiment os the state would be obtained. an
end unattalnable where the voter IS required TO
select a single delegate who will vote for state
nominees, for Senator and for Presidential nom
inee.
In many instances the voter. who thinks a
vote for the candidates for certain state offices
OF more Importance than an expression Of his
choice for President will be compelled to elect
n delegate who. while representing his views
on state matters. will be antagonistic TO his
opInions ON national politics and the national
candidate. There are many Republicans in Ohio
who would liks to see Mr.. Foraker reelected
- ,ba senate where he has always been a not
able figure representing his state WIN SDliieS
and AZ times bFillanCy, but VINO WoulU 49,
he deiighted at an opportunity 20 express t'lol'
preference for Mr. Taft for President Inc SUlI-
p.o,tiov scheme presents no opportunity foT
s,,cb eunressiOn A Foraker deleSate VIII DS
for him for both Senator ana Fres'uei1S, H. ~ e. e.
n Taft delegate Will not oHly G Aa' J,oI-o. co.
president. but will generally oppose Foraker ioF
- %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
PRESIDENT MAY SPEAK.
Considering Request to State HIS
attitude Toscard Railroads.
~ The Assoclnted lPreas.l !

Washington. March 2s.-President Roosevelt is
giving earnest consideration to the invitation
extended TO him yesterday by the Illinois Manu-
facturers' Association TO talk 10 that body IN
Springfield at an early date on the railroad situ-
atiOn 1t was said to-day that some Of the Cab
met members and Interstate Commerce Commits
sioners who took part in last nights conference
were OF the opinion that # might be well for the
President to attend the convention and make a
statement TO his attitude. These opinions
have had some effect on the Presidents miho'
but il was said at the White House to-day that
he had not reached decision.
The President had conference to-day win
Frank B. Kellogg. special counsel for the inter-
state. Commerce Commission, concerning num-
ber OF important railroad questions
Mr.. Kellogg had another conference with
President Roosevelt tonight. No information
was given concerning the subjects discussed but
It is believed that the Chicago & Alton deal was
considered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
p. r. R. GUARDING TRACKS.
More attempts by Trai" Wreckers
Near PittSburg Feared.
rpv TeIerranh 10 INC Tribune. J

[By Telegraph 20 Tho Tribunel
Pittsburg. March 2S.-The Pennsylvania Rali-
road. fearing that the wrecks of the Chicago ex-
press and the Keystone express will encourage
other similar attempts. has placed armed guards
along the tracks for many miles east OF this
city.
Chief Harper. Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
police. to-day took personal charge Of the force
of sixty railroad detectives who are hunting
for the wreckers. Pinkerton detectives are also
at work It is believed that the wreckers are
members of the Italian colony at East Pitts
burg.
Train crews on the fast passenger runs are
alarmed by the attempts made 20 ditch trains
recently Orders were issued to-day to have all
trains run at low speed through the danger zone
General Superintendent c. S. Long OF the west
ern Pennsylvania Division, said to-day that ne
had every reason TO believe that the accident TO
the eighteen-hour flyer at Mineral Point on Fen
ruary % was due TO the efforts Of the train
wreckers.
Representative George J. schad. Of Allegheny
declares that he will introduce a bill at the
present session Of the Legislature 10 make train
wrecking q capital offence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
SON INFERRED.
Mr. Draper Thinks 1t Was Because
of Broken Engagement.
IBy telegraph TO me Tribuns.I


Boston. March 2S.-Lteutenaut Governor EbeE 3
Draper was seen at his home. IN HODedalas TO-
night regarding the report that his son. = r.
Bristow Draper. had married Miss Qusenis san
ford OF The Rich 0Ir. HOggenheimer'' company,
after the breaking OF hts engagement with Mss
Alice NJ. Ray, OF this city.
i suppose that the public position hold makes
It impossible for me 20 enjoy privacy in almost
any OF my business" Mr.. Draper said ''but Tits
Is a case IN which 1 sincerely wish I could have
privacy. I can make statement for am not
in position to tell the truth; that is I have not
son has done what has been reported. In tact.
the varied rumOrS such that am practically
without doubt that he has done IT, But tr ha
haS-I you TO make this as strong as posslolo
RAY. it's shame, the position that girl has
been placed In. 1 am sincerely sorry Tor her,
because although her position was bad enough be-
fore this last has positively Inundated her. r.
to have such stories circulated 1t IS q pr1vo-e
matter. and should be treated as such
But let again. and i can't put tt too
strongly. my son was shipped before he did this
thing Two months ago he went on a good
time and Miss Ray told him. 60 my positive knoWl-
edge that II he ala il again II would be an over
between them. She told him he need call
again IL he did not heed her. Well he did go or
again and he realized that he was by that act
shipped by Miss Ray. and presume through sheer
OF good times. like most boys. and he had been
warned IN time by Miss Ray. II he is married.
and I said have every reason to believe he Isl.
/ believe IL because he took his Shipping by
Miss Ray to heart, and did not care what he dld.
The report IN the papers that he had known t1is
girl Miss Sanford for six or seven years IS WITH
out any foundation. tor he had no opportunity Ct
knowing her that length Of time"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
RETRENCH1NG TO PAY DIVIDENDS
Views of a Western Railroad President
Short Time in Denver Shops.
ny Telegraph to The tribune J

Denver March 2S.-Frank Trumbull. president
Of the Colorado & Southern Railway. in an in
terview here yesterday declared that the re-
trenchment policy Of railroads resulting in cur
tailment of improvements and laying on OF en-
ployes. is being observed that substantial Givi-
dends may be paid stockholders on June 1.
Mr.. Trumbull says that this action Is not
taken as act Of retaliation for rate legislation
much 70 cut down expenses that men
high up may profit. He declares that the coun-
try is not so prosperous II was a year ago:
that railroads are earning less money and that
administrative interfereDce has gone too far
and is working detriment where the aim is 10
improve conditions.
Several hundred employees IN the machine
shops here OF the Colorado G. Southern Denver
& Rio Grande and Southern Pacific have been
put on short time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
LOW TRIES TO STOP BIG STRIKE.

Seth Low. chairman OF the conctiiation COM
mirtee of the National Civic Federation has
taken hand in the trouble between the train
men and the Western railroads. which threatens
70 eliminate I'm a strike affecting fifty thousand
men, He has put himself in communication
with both sides. and has asked for joint con-
ference Mr.. Low came here last night from
Washington.
81 have fun power 70 act in the matter as
chairman Of the conclliation committee" said
The ex-Mayor last night 81 shall be in town to-
morrow, and will be glad to hear from both sides
as soon as possible. II the threatened strike
were allowed 20 go on il would be disastrous
TO the interests OF the public generally as Well
as to those Immediately interested IN the trou-
kla-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
NR. OLNEY on TRUSTS.
Thinks Many Evzs Charged to
Them FaucifuI.
- Telegraph . rhe Tritune. !

Boston. March 2S-Riehard OIney publishes in the
current number OF The Information issued to-
day, an article on Modern Industrialism.r N
which he treats OF the trusts He says that trusts
are an economic evolution. and tend 10 Increase
stability in both wages and work. and that their
right TO exist IS fairly to be Inferred from the COM
plete failure OF all attempts to suppress them
Many OF the evils charged TO trusts he considers
fanciful He sees reason why the trust should
imply the domination OF the many By the few.
Combinations and organizations OF wage earuars
ought 70 give proper protection. but such an or
ganizaton should be Incorporated and a legal per-
son. responsible in law for all acts OF the union
and empowered within its defined sphere 20 bind
the wage earners who belong 10 Il.
Mr.. Olney also says that there should be arni-
tratOn under the auspices of the state, the stare
to have power to secure acQuiescence IN fits results
By those who are disappointed IN them. The
courts should have power to compel evidence and
the production OF books and documents. Pending q
dispute with public service corporation the state
should have the right TO apply to the court IN order
70 prevent any interruption OF service In closing
he says: =
s'InteIligent trust legislation viii be found 70 Do
in the interest OF both clasSeS-Of both labor and
capital-and will COnCede the right TO combine and
organize TO each class.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
DUMB THREE MONTHS; NOW TALKS.
Pressure of Bone on Mans Brain Deprives
Him Of Speech.

After suffering for three months from an affec-
ton which prevented him from speaking. Frank
BeIrlein OF No. l69 East s3d street, left Bellevue
Hospital last night. completely cured. He was
totally deprived Of the power OF speech for three
months, as the result of an accident
Last winter Beirlein was hit on the head with a
blackjack by Negro. The man was treated by
hospital physician who thought that he was suf-
ferlng from nothing worse than scalp wound. A
Of speech. Many surgeons examined him but none
was able TO diagnose his case. At last. oy an
ray picture the physicians learned that Tie loss OF
speech due 10 the injury received Whtrs ne was
assaulted by the Negro The pressure q small
bone the brain was relieved and his sFeech re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
FAST TRAIN WRECKED.
RUNS INTO OPEN SWITCH.
T1Centy-sir Killed and One Hundred
Injured on Southern Pacific.

Cotton, Cal. March 2S.-A wreck on the
Southern Pacific Railroad occurred one ana a
haif miles east of here late this afternoon Wheh
train No 0. from New Orleans for San iran
cisco, ran into an open switch While running
at the rate of forty miles an hour. Ten Oh tue
fourteen coaches were thrown from the IaliS'
Twenty-six persons are known to have been
killed, and the final list will probably be much
higher. The injured number about one hundred
and many of them may die. The train is known
as the Sunset Express.
The wrecked coaches were hurled in every dl-
rection and four were smashed into splnters
Most Of the dead were Italians from New YORK
and New Orleans. going to San Francisco They
occupied the smoker and day coach. The dead
We're terribly mangled.
Eighteen bodies were brought to Cotton this
evening and eight more could be seen under one
Of the demolished cars. This car could not DO
raised until derrick was brought from Los
Angeles sixty miles away.
The injured were brought 10 this city IN We
hicles of all sorts. and the Cotton Hospital was
quickly filled to it's utmost capacity Many were
then taken to the Presbyterian Church and pri-
vate houses. Only two Americans are known 10
have been killed. although several of them
among the injured will undoubtedly die within
the next few hours.
George L. Sharp of Muncie. Ind, was Instant
ly killed. The baggageman also was killed.
Clarence E. wormington. the engineer, and VIC
tor Crebb. the fireman. jumped. but were caught
in the wreckage and terribly burned.
Out of about eighty Pullman passengers only
two were seriously injured The three Pullman
coaches and the diner, which were on the rear
of the train did not leave the track Most of
the occupants of these cars were unharmed.
The Florence Roberts theatrical company oc-
cupied one coach. which was hurled from the
track and both ends OF it were crushed in by
impact against the others. Two of the twenty
two members of the company were injured. Miss
Roberts escaped unhurt. The escape from death
Of the occupants of this car was remarkable
considering the in which the coaches
were spllntered and torn. The men and women
were hurled from one end OF the te the
other.
There were three tracks where the accident
occurred which is in the open country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
TORNADO DEM0LISHES BUILDINGS.

C9arInda iowa. March ga tornado starting
north OF Clearmont. No. this afternoon demol-
ished the barns and houses OF two farmers and
probably destroyed the home OF another. as no
word has been received Of the family since. Near
Bradyyille IL demolished the house. barn and out
buildings OF one family removed the house OF an
other 70 a road and completely destroyed three
other barns Of Page County farmers. No deaths
have yet been reported. and further Information
cannot be obtained al telephone lines ara down
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
WOULD WRITE @UNWRITTEN LAW"
Virginia Senator Will Introduce Bill Max
ing Il Legal Defence in State.
rBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune. J

Richmond, Va. March 2S.-senator Machen.
OF Alexandria, has prepared for submission to
the next General Assembly the following bill to
legalize the ''unwritten law" in Virginia:
BE II enacted by the General Assembly OF Viz
einin fhat in ali criminal trials involving q
Charge OF assault and battery. assault with In
tenf % main disable. 6isfgure and kill, or
homicide in which it Is proven that the per-
son upon whom such assault was committed
had been guilty Of a wrong upon the person
20 tho VICE mother, sister or daughter OF the
secweea the Jury shall be the judges OF whether
eucl, proyocafion was sufficient 20 Justify such
assault and may, IL such assault Is so justified.
fnd a verdict OF acquittaA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
HOLD UP 5000 JAPS.
Erclusion Acts PreUent Entrance OF
Laborers AcroSs Border.
rBy relegraph to re TrIbune.l

C,olveston. March 2S-Nearly three VnOU-
soDd Jopanese were not allowed TO enter the
ITr,,ed states at the Mexican border to-day
-, the exclusion acts became effective.
Nearly all Of these would have found employ,
-. With the Southern Pacific, the Rock Island
and Frisco roads. An agent sent 20 Mexico
come weeks ago gathered in all the available
Topanese. who were transported TO the border
Tv the companies which were 70 employ them
,rrav expected that the Exclusion acts would not
become effective until April 10 Inc raiiroao
companies are supplying food TO the japanese
NJ the boundary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
FOUND DEAD, $1,000 IN POCKETS.
Former Army Sergeant Had Towel KnOtted
About Neck-May Be Accident.

With towel knotted around his neck ana more
- :, ooO an his pockets r. Scholgen. sxtyrtve
veors old FORMERLY a sergeant in the Commissarv
Department OF the army. was found dead yestef-
da,r in hts room in Mills Hotel No. l. In Bieecker
street He appeared to have chOked to deatn out
y,bether he committed suicide or put a wet towel
aroInd his neck TO relieve a sore throat and was
sufrocated In his sleep is unknown The manager
saws his death accidental, while the police Of
the Mercer street station think u q suicide.
In a wallet in pocket $1,000 in SD bills was
found There was SIS s. In another pocket he
also had a valuable gold watch and chain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
NEARLY MADE TODAY a HOLIDAY
Sudden Action by New Jersey Legislature
Would Have Tied Up Business.
~ Telegraph . The Tribune. J

Trenton, March 2s-By a narrow margin to-
morrow. Good Friday, escaped being made a
legal holiday by the Legislature to-day. It
probably will be one hereafter. The Senate on
Wednesday passed the bin making Good Fri
day holiday The measure came over to the
House this morning and just before adjourn
ment for the week this afternoon 1t was passed
AS soon as the result was announced Mr Alex
ander. OF Hudson, moved that committee be
appointed to wait on the Governor at once and
request him 20 sign the bill. so it might be-
The motion was carried, but before the
speaker had named a committee Mr.. Alex
ander withdrew H. He learned that the Gov
ernor would scarcely sign the bill to-day oe-
public offices would have had 20 close, causing
embarrassment all around.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
RAILROADS WILL FIGHT.
Concerted Action Against Missouri and Ar
kansas Laws.
AZ Telegraph . T-ho rrlb.ne. ]

10y
81. Louis. March 2s-The chief executives Of the
railways Of Missouri and Arkansas. In conference
here to-day. President Davidson, OF the Frisco
system, presiding. ordered their attorneys bring
concerted action in the courts, 10 restrain the two
states from putting into effect their two-cent
fare laws the ground OF conflscation The at
torneys were authorized TO adopt what they might
consider the wisest without further confer
ence OF the executives.
The attorneys met later in the day. II is under
stood they will apply for amended bill TO the
suit pending in the federal seeking 70 enjon
the maximum freight rate order. The two-cent
law Will take effect in Arkansas next month and in
Missouri In June.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
A SECOND ANDREW CARNEGIE.
Youthful First Cousin of Steel Master Signs
Million Dollar Check.
az relegrnph . The Tribune. ]

Pittsburg. March 2s.-The discovery has been
made In Pittsburg that there are two Andrew
Camegies. The second Andrew Carnegie is only
twelve years old. yet full cousin Of the iron
master The relationship was discovered
through a weakness which the younger Andrew
has for carving a worthless checlLbook and issu-
ing checks in large amounts. In game OF
marbles the child Is said 20 have written
'cbacir" Cor 81 O0O. .OOO Peculiarities in the sig
nature OF the elder Carnegie are shown in the
boys imitation. The boy. with his two sisters,
lives IN Noble street and IS the child Of William
Carnegie. Youngest uncle OF Andrew Carnegie.
He married late I'm life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
SECURITIES WORTH $4,000 MISSING.
Lost or Stolen on Way from Switzerland to
Baltimore.
IBy telegraph 70 Tho Tribune. I

Baltimore. March 8-Thirty thousand dollars
worth Of securities have been lost or stolen on the
way from Switzerland to Baltimore The missing
securities-sl0OCO worth of Virginia Electric Rail-
way stocks and $4,000 worth OF stock of the Balti
more Brick Company-were sent TO Townsend Scott
& Co. OF this city. by of its customers bank
ing house in Switzerland The Baltimore firm re-
eeived letter and cable dispatch giving the num-
bers of the securities. which sent about three
weeks ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
KuBoKl TO VISIT JAMESTOWN.

Toxic. March 2s.-It was announced to-day
fhaf Gen. Kurod win represent the japanese
srrsv 81 the Jamestown Exposition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
HAMS RESTAURANT RATHsxgLLER.

PARK ROW BLDG OPP. POST OFFIcE.
-A1V-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29

AFTER ALL. UsaER'S THE SCOTCH
eAAt MADE the AlgLtau fAmous.-Adyl
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