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New-York tribune., 1908-01-14
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

Chicago. Jan 13-Wheat prices on the local ex-
change broke nearly two cents to-day. owing TO
heavy sales by longs at the close the May de-
livery showed net loss OF 1a11sc- Corn was
unchanged Oats were 1sa14c lower and provisions
l0Q121zc lower. The wheat market opened firm
a fairly active demand. which was based on the
strength Of the Liverpool market Before the end
OF the first half hour however. prices had declined
nearly 1c profit taking Then bear raid, led
by leading commission house. caused a further
break about the middle of the day. There was
considerable changing from May to July delivery.
which resulted in a narrowing of the spread be-
tween the options. AT times the market was
very poorly supported. the wOud-be buyers being
held back by the absence Of due to the crippled
wire service Buying by shorts during the last
hour caused rally OF nearly 1c fr-m the low
point. The close was steady. May opened
changed 1sd14c higher at 81 05ss 10 81 o53a and
81 O57s advanced to 81 05Ts and 81 Os. and then de-
clined to 81 O3s The close az 81 Ofl and 81 ass
Clearances and primary receipts together with the
usual Monday statistics were not available owing
to wire trouble Minneapolis. Duluth and Chi
cago reported receipts Of 63 cars against 45i cars
last week ard $40 year ago. LIBERAL receipts
and lower cables caused moderate weakness in the
corn market early in the day Sentiment however.
became a trife bullsh during the last halt OF the
session owing 20 a possible decrease IN the move
menr because Of the severe storm The close was
steady. May opened sc 10 &c lower ar 5s5sc TO
$3.50 sold up 10 60tsc. and then declined 59izc.
The close was at 60c- Local receipts 10
cars with of contract grade Trade IN osts was
again dull and featureless The market was steady
all day. price fluctuations being confined within
half cent range Sentiment a little bearish
a result OF the slump in wheat May opened
shade lower 5Sac. sold of 70 5asC 70 5Sl2c and
closed at 5ss.c Local receipts were 1sa cars In
rnense receipts OF live hogs had depressing effect
on the provisions market. sentiment being bearisd
all day Western packers were credited with ths
ma jority OF sales. At the close May pork was OF
12,-c at SIS gig Lard off Zoe az s. SIN Ribs
we're 12i.c lower at 8 121a Estimated receipts fer
Tomorrow: Wheat. - cars. corn Isl cars; cats 1H
cars: hogs, 5000 head
New-York tribune., 1908-01-14
TOOK NO ORE FROM HILL MINES.
United States Steel Corporation Found Lease
Improbable in 1907.

1t was learned yesterday that the United States
Steer Corporation mined iron from the Hill
properties, which 1t holds under lease. in 1907 and
that owing to the depressed condition of the iron
and steel tEade the probability that little ore
would be taken this year.
Under the CT the lease the steel corpora
ton agreed u pay the Hin interests 81 65 a ton on
10000 in 1897 and 81 6si 100000 tons
in 1905 This will make total OF 3.76l. 500 that the
steel corporation will have paid the H interests
at the end of The present year without. perhaps.
having mined any whatever
TIE lease provides further that the tonnage is to
increase each year by 10000. until IL reaches
a total of s.250OOo tons. which Il is be kept
At the time the royalty increases "a cents a
year.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-14

Forgives Her Husband Who Killed Himself
After Shooting Her

With her last words granting forgiveness foS the
husband who had caused her death. Mrs. Kath-
leen Trevelyan MARITIME died yesterday in the
Brooklyn Hospital Il forgive him I content
to die I loved him, and my only regret is that
1 cannot see my baby before I CO. she said as
she became unconscious
Mrs. MARITIME shot by husband. Arthur
E. MARITIME. she lay in bed in their apartments
in the St George Hotel Saturday. The husband
then bullet through his brain.
The cause OF the tragedy the decree of sep
aration which Mrs MARITIME had secured against
him the day before Mrs Francis TreveIyan an
aunt of the murdered woman. arrived In the city
from her home in Charlottesville. Va. on Sunday.
She reached her niece in time 10 her that
the child. a little girl in the Virginia home.
would be taken care of.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-14
JEROME'S RAIDERS UP.
Commissioner Bingham asks for
Shield of DetectiUe Reardon.

What is believed 10 be an attempt 70 break up
the system OF using policemen TO assist the detec-
tive force attached the District Attorneys Office
was made yesterday. when Commissioner Bingham
demanded the shield and warrant Of Detective
Reardon. the ground that he was not a ft per-
son to do special policemans work The shield
not returned yesterday. Reardon said he could
not find IT, Assistant District. Attorney Smyth.
however. sent TO Commissioner Bingham the shield
OF John Brennan. ReardOn's side partner.
This action was the result OF the District At
torney refusing act on afHdavits and evidsnce
which Commissioner Bingham placed in his pose
session alleging that his raiders guilty Of
cepting graft. II is understood that the Commis-
sioner sees no reason for special detective forcs
being assigned TO the District Attorneys Office.
Central office men were detailed follow De-
tective ReardOn and his men in their raiding work
on the East Side. When il was learned that they
were on the trail Of JerOme's men they were ex-
aHiined. 1t is alleged. by Detective Reardon ons
day in the Criminal Courts Building Later they
were subpOnaed TO appear before the grand fury.
although that body was not in session. They We're
led TO the District Attorneys Office and were told
there that they would be reported to Commissioners
Bingham He called. however on the District
Attorney soon after this incident and II Is known
that he informed the District Attorney that his
men were not 20 be interfered with in their work
Assistant District Attorney Smyth, IN whose
hands the sffidavits and evidence furnished 5y
Commissioner Bingham placed. was reported
as having said the evidence did warrant prose-
cution by the District Attorney. Mr.. Smyth said
last night: We making an Investigation OF
the charges preferred by Commissioner Bingham
and are. not prepared 10 say anything now OF
course It goes without saying that II the charges
are substantiated there will be a prosecution
Mr.. Smyth said the special detective force at
tached to the District Attorneys Office practi-
cally disbanded. but added that the power to make
raids still existed. and the kind OF detectivs
work done by Reardon and his staff could continue
The District Attorney has assumed the stand
that ReardOn and his staff should be protected By
him far IL might be necessary. II it is not
shown on examination that they have not COM
mitted some crime. He holds that these men were
making an Investigation for him in certain pre-
cinct of certain conditions it being the belief that
there crime and gambling going with
knowledge Of the police Their work Is really
check on the police. he holds
The fifteen Central Office detectives assigned to
trail the District Attorneys men reported thar
JerOme's raiders grating and using force to
accomplish il.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-14
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Charles Pandolf. saloonkeeper. Of No 2l62
Second avenue, arrested because ne had in his
possession jewelry belonging TO Samuel Sca killed
on Sunday was remanded to the coroner by Mag
istrate Moss in the Harlem court yesterday.
The board of manages Of the Young Women's
Settlement will hold its annual meeting at the
Christodora House. at No. 147 Avenue B. this
ing Dr. JOSIAH Strong and resident workers will
speak.
James f. Murphy, who was caught playing three
card monte on a racetrack train last autumn, was
convicted of being common gambler in the
Queens County court, Long Island City, yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-14
ASKS AID IN SEARCH FOR PAINTING
Belgian Official Circular Refers to Van Dyck
Stolen from Courtrai Church.

The Tribune has received from Pierre Mali. the
r2eIgian Consul in New York. copy of an Official
notice sent out by F Soudan. juge dinstruction at
C,ourtraf Belgium. regarding the painting, The
Elevation of the Cross by Van Dyck, ~hlch was
stolen from the Church Of Notre Dame there-
The notice requests all investigating magistrates
md roIic officers to search for the picture. par
ticrIlarIy among merchants of art objects II Is
announced that the thieves discovered abroad
extradtion will be demanded. The stolen picture
was cut from its frame some time on the night OF
Decernher 6 Its dimensions about 10 by Z feet.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-14
TAX LIST OUT FOR 1908
CITY. S472, ,0O0. 900 RICHER.
Increase in Realty 4lone-Rate
Jumps Just the Same.

Total real estate valuations, 1907 5.7o4 ,ooses2
Increase over last year......-..... 472.oooooo
TAX rate. 1907. 07.----.--.---....... 11S4
TAX rate. 1908, estimated -. $50
The tax rolls for 1908 were thrown open yes
terday, showing an increase in the assessed
valuation Of the city's taxable real estate not
including special franchise valuations, which
ere rated as real estate. of about 472.ooOOOo.
This increase viii enlarge the city's debt in
CURING capacity by about the normal annual
amount. s47, 100000 If the city's expenditures
could be kept down within reasonable limits the
large increase in realty valuations would soon
begin 10 lessen the tax rate. The fact however,
is that the city's expenditures keep increasing
year by year at phenomenal pace, the increase
this year being s13.O0o,o00 over that of last year
The increase in assessed valuations this year
is larger than that of a year ago by about s22.-
ooo,ooo about per cent. as against about Z
per cent for 1907.
The personal assessment roll is about the same
a. last year, with six names assessed for more
than 81 100000 each. They are as follows:
A5drew s. On 600
sSs-e-.. = &c 900 90,
Alice 6 Vanderbilt 1oo0 Goo
William Vanderbilt Ioeo 900
In 1907 there were S9.s97 assessments on per-
sonal property, of which number A. SOS swore
Of and 42.069 paid. The number on the tenta
tive roll Is about the same as on last years
tentative roll, and a proportionate number
doubtless wis swear of.
Generally speaking. the assessments large
Office buildings and hotels remain about as they
were a year ago unless additions improve
Tnents have been made in the interval.
The Tax Department sent out yesterday ninety
thousand notices 10 persons assessed for Per
sonal taxes. Swearing off be done until
March ].
PRESIDENT PURDY'S STATEMENT.
President Purdy. in his statement concerning
the Tax rolls this year, says among other things
The ecapitulation Of all the assessment fig
Ures is not completed and the statement of in
crease has been prepared from the advance re
ports and does TtIrport be strictly ac-
Cu-ate. The amount Of the increase is given in
millions. disregarding the odd thousands
Real estate. exclusive of special franchises and
real estate Of corporations
INCREASE
New-York tribune., 1908-01-14
PRESIDENT PURDY's STATEMENT
INCREASl
.ss22. coo. 900 $3.50. oo0. 600 s472 ooO.oo

The 1897 special franchises were assessed
Szs6.o00000 and real estate Of corporations was
assessed al S69.0o0.000 Special franchise as
sessments VIII not he certified until April L The
Jurisdiction Of the State Board has been extend
cd 10 include some property assessed as real
estate Of corporations. and that item may be re-
dUced. but the amount is too small materially
81 affect the total
Assessments Of non-residents were made last
year FOR the first time under the SAKE law. and
many Of the assessments imposed last year were
wholly eneSsErnrl,
New-York tribune., 1908-01-14
LONG HUNT FOR ALLEGED MURDERER

Word was received yesterday from Toronto, Can
ada that Alexander Cigniglo. accused of having
murdered two Italians Mineola ong Island. two
wears ago Christmas Eve, had been arrested there.
Detectives traced the to Engl@ud and later TO
Montreal where they lost track of him. The shoot
ing is said to have occurred in a fight over a game
Of cards
New-York tribune., 1908-01-14

Notable increases have been made in the as
sessnents on office buildings where the build
ings have been enlarged improved. Many
oulidings in process of erection (marked = have
been increased for obvious reasons, and doubt
less their valuations will be again boosted next
year when they are occupied Some of the
larger office and other buildings are assessed as
follows:
OFFICE AND BUSINESS BUILDINGS.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-14

The puzzle increased in complication by the
,,aasles figures They showed deaths in 1907 of
,,,1x, six for the week ended January u, while
last week they were thirty-fve. DR.. Gilfoy. the
statjstician Of the department said yesterday:
when children have recovered from the measles
they are peculiarly liable to grip. Other grip dis
eases-that is. those likely TO he Influenced by an
anider,ic-have in the last week been singularly
free from the grip effect. but measles has seemed
"a receive the brunt of the affliction"
The total deaths for last year 100 less for
the corresponding week than for this year The
rate for 1907 was 2044; for 1903, 1868 The deaths
from, heart disease continue to forge ahead.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-14
NEW HUosoN-FulToN MEMBERS.

Mayor Mcclellan appointed Robert W. de Forest
and Edward Robinson of the Metropolitan Mu-
scum of Art, and Jacob Katz. of the East Side
Business Mems Association TO the Hudson-Fui-
ton Memorial Commission yesterday. This is an
honorary body, without salary. and there are now
shout three hundred memnera
New-York tribune., 1908-01-14
PUZZLED BY WEEKS DEATH FIGURES
Pneumonia and Measles Statistics Appar-
,ntly Contradictory

The Health Department puzzled Yesterday
I,r the mortuary figeres of the week before The
weather conditions called for more influenza. The
deaths for the week ended on January l. last year
from influenza were forty-four For the week
,,dod or January II this cear the deaths were
r+,-oie,b+ But the other deaths from diseases
r.acuIarIv Influenced by the grip were not in the
-, column Tho figures were as follows:
New-York tribune., 1908-01-14
NON-RESIDENTS

The deputy assessors in the mean time have
been obtaining more accurate data. with the
result that the nonresident list has been large
ly increased Some Of the larger tentative
sessnents are as follows:
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-24

had no. had an opportunity as yet to go into the proposition as required by tho council and he did not think It was ready to make any recommendations,
 Upon this Mir. Clark remarked that he thought, in the premiGoS, nothing could be done and therefore would move that the matter bo laid on the table uu. til next regular meeting.
 Mir. L. A. Harrison, in the audience, asked permission to speak but be was not recognized by tbe chair and Mr Shaw, secondlog the molIOn, 1t was put and carried, all voting in favor save Snyder aud Shea.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-24

portunity to examine Into the propoS!- tloa as required by the action of the council and therefore that this meeting was premature and not, in hl' opinion, regular.
 Mir. Clark also made statement be- fore voting, saying he had been asked to join ln call for this meeting; that be had done so believing there was DO definite action to be taken st this time but merely discussion of the propOSi- tiqn which be would himself like to hear. Ia this belief be had signed tho call and would vote to sustain the chair. The chair was thus sustained by vOto of four to two, the chair voting "aye."
 Mayor Shea then called upon Mir. Snyder as a member of the committee appointed to know If he had met with the Home Power company in accord auce with the instructions of the couu- ell. Mir. Snyder said he had been with them at a meeting held Tuesday even- ing. Re said 1t was business meeting Of the company.
 Mir. Shea then call upon Mir Nye "uot," he said, "as stockhOlder in the water con paDy, but sS councilman" to report.
 Mir. Nye said the meeting he attend ed was a meeting of the stockholders. Be had not met with the committee siucs the meeting and the whole com ni.teO was not present Tuesday oven- ing.
 Mr. Snyder in explanation said that Mir. Taylor, of the committee, not being a stockbOlder was not asked to bo pres out Tuesday evening, Be understood the meeting Tuesday was exclusively for stockholders
 Taylor said again that the committee
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-24
DYNAMITE IN THE GRAFT CASES
United Pro0e roIograph.cabIo 0OrvIoO)

Oakland April 24-An attempt made today to assassinate James Gallagher who is principal witness in the trial of Trey L. Ford the council for the street railway companies in the graft Last night Gallagher at the home of his brothern.law when bomb exploded under the front porch which literally wrecked the residence No serious injury was inflicted the inmates however There is no clue as to the perpetrator.
 San Francisco April 24-Abe Ruef is in fear lest he be
 victim of the bomb thrower who attempted the life of Gallagher in Oakland He being carefully guarded It is believed the perpetraor of the Gallagher outrage crank Threats have also been issued against Fremont Older editor of the San Francisco Bulletin who has carried on rabid campaign against the grafteEs. The threats against him are written in the hand those against Ruef and Gallagher.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-24
Special Council Meeting Springs Surprise and the Water and Light Deal is Declared Of. Both Sides Equally Astonished at Turn of Affairs Caused by Motion to Table

Mir. Clark moved to adjourn but Mir. Shea said the business of the evening being disposed of It was not necOSSary and he declared the meeting adjourned.
 Mir. Harriuon then came forward and gave notice In writing to Clerk of the Council Doherty, formally withdrawing the proposition of the Home Power company al made to the city.
 The action of the council and eSpeci- ally that of Mr, Harrison representing the company, in withdrawing the pro- position of which SO much has been said and such extensive preparation made, became immediately the topic of the town and Is so still.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-24
.V4Y TH. COMPANY GALED T DFF

the proposition flor without unanimity in accepting this, which was intended for the benefit of the whole community we were not willing to take the posi- tlon of forcing it upon the city.
 "The Power company has secured more than enough funds within it's com pany to make he necessary improve meuts and have already taken steps to make the same. This Is how the matter stands, and those that signed the agreement to loan the city the re- ouirsd funds are released"
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-24

At the special meeting of the city council las, night all members were present save Ashley who was out Of town.
 Mayor Shea read the call for the special meeting and stated that the council would hear from representa- tiyss O. the Home Power company fol- lowing 8 report of the special commit tee appointed to investigate the merits Of the proposition previously submitted.
 Mir Shaw rose to object. Be said that the proceedings were clearly irregular since st the meeting last Monday this matter had been referred to a special committee which was, by motion, re- qulred to report to the council at it's meeting Monday evening. The council he declared, had uOrlghl to require the committee to report before the time stated. Aa member of the council be obIected to the proceeding.
 Mir. Shea said that in Bome respects the point was we'll taken but that under the circumstances be was justified in calling the g,eeting ss 'hrse members of the council bad signed Ihe call. Be felt also justified in the necessity of the case as the Home Power company was anxious to know the result Of the ncgo- tiatlons and !n any case Is was neceI- sary to go ahead on the building Of the dam aud every day allowed to paSs uu' improved was SO much lost. He would therefore have to overrule the object lon,
 Mir. Shaw said he would appeal from ,he decision aud asked for roll call.
 Iu the vote following Mr. Taylor voted with Mir Shaw not to susta n the chair, explaining that the committee O! which be was one had not yet had op
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-24

The regular monthly business meet ing of the c. E. society wilI.be held this evening ot 8 p. m, at the home of Mrs. ]. D. Stinebaugh
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-24

"ln the first placo" said Mir. L. A. Harrison this morning when the ques- tiOn was put to him as to why he with drew the proposition, 1T wish 1t under 0tood that I have not, nor do l believe has any man connected with this enter prise, anything to say but good of the railroad company in this matter of fur nIshing light and water to the city.
 The railroad company has been dis tlnct benefit to the city In this matter. It came to oSr assistance when we were in hole; when we were at the mercy of this same Northwest Light & Power company and were being mistrested by il and had no alternative. The railroad company at the request of some citizens agreed to help to correct matter' and has been furnishing lights at a loss. I know thiI to be fact for I have gone into it. | question whether they are breaking even with the price raised to F2.25-,herefore do not blame them for making the raise, for DO man can be expected to do business at loss But this company of citizens see where they can save money to the people while at the same time acquiring for the city it9 own light, water and power plaUt, thus
 securing the city against interference
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-24
ICE GOES OUT
 AT WHITEH0RSE

The ice went out of the river in front of Whitehorse this morning at ten o'clock and reports received here are to the effect that the whole river would be clear by evening.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-24

Mrs. L. A. Harrison will leave on the Dolphin for Treadwell to visit her brother, Will Sborthill and family, previous to their departure for CordoVa, there tomake their home.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-24

at any future time by anyeody. By operating this plant under the plans of the company by water, winter and sum- mer, we can reduce the cost of product ion of light and power to a minimum as as against using fuel aud whereby we can produce revenue enough out of the operation of the plant to pay of the in- debtedners in three to five years, the city thus becoming owner Of the plant without costing 1t cent. We have worked hard to bring this about. We secured the plant with the idea of turning 1t over to the city. Citizens have put up their good money and were prepared to 5bOw that 1t was offered the city at exactly the sum paid for 1t. Now we realize that the city has-no money to improve the plant should it secure It. Sc we went about and have collected subscription of nearly ten thousand dollars in cash, enough to make the neceu5arY improve ment0, which we offer to loan the city at 8 per cent until It is psid of. All this was explained to the members of the council, aud especially to Mir. Shaw
 whom we knew was opposed to the pro. ositiou. Seelpg there was a dispo' sition 10 buck 1t we promptly withdrew
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-24
TED JR. UP
 IN A GALLON
(By United PrsSo.)

Washington, April 24-A successful ascenSion was made this morning of an army balloon which sailed from this city to Baltimore. Theodore Roose. welt ir., made the ascention with it.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-24

For good smoke, call for the Bull Dog cigar at Tony Dotero's. I'm
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-24

Best meals in Whitehorse at Con- mercisl Cafe. tt