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New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
GET BUSY, SAYS CONNERS.
Chairman. Filled zcith FerUOr, Wants
Ticket Ratified EUeryzchere.

Albany July 1s.-It was announced TO-DAY a.
the Albany headquarters of the Democratic Sta'e
Committee that Chairman William j. Conners had
sent a letter Democratic state committeeman anu
county chairrnen requesting that a call be issued
Immediately for meeting of the general committee
In each locality to make arrangements for rati-
fcation meeting and to organize Bryan and Kern
clubs in each county. II want to have at least one
ratification meeting in every county before August
H. says the letter 1t continues:
I have lust returned from Denver, frankly ana
sincerely feeling enthusiastic about the tlcK-
ct The convention one of the greatest 1 nave
eyor. attended or heard of 1t n magnificent
Testimonial of the high regard In which Mr. Bryan
is held everywhere. 49, ,. 4. -,
The platform adopted viii commend itself to all
thoughtful citizens especially the planks In rela
tion to ma tional banks and the anti-inJuncton me
labor organizations of the country are wei sasped
and / believe we will get practically their unlte9
s11pnhrt and Will also have the Endorsement OK
many independent Republican business men
one wav for the Democratic party TO be success,
fl ia for all 10 p1t their shoulders to the wheel
a nd do all thav can TO elect the ticket
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
KEYSTONE DELEGATION AT HOME.
Indignant at Denver Treatment and Loyal 10
Guffey, but Will Support Ticket.

Philadelphia. July 13.-Followers of the Demo-
cratic organization of this city and the Delegates
elected by the Gufey faction of the party reached
this city tonight from Denver. Colonel GuHey'
the deposed national committeeman, and nu1noer
of friends left the special train at Pittsburg. In
the party were the eight delegates who were un-
seated by the credentials committee OF the ma
tional convention.
The returning Democrats expressed indignation
at the treatment accorded them at the convention
but all expressed loyalty to Bryan and Kern. CITY
Commissioner Charles p Donnelly, one of the city
leaders, as spokesman, declared that the local
Democratic organization would support the ticket
named at Denver, but that the organization would
oppose James Kerr the newly elected national
committeeman, and his followers in any attempt
to gain control of the state organization Mr.. Don
nelly and the other men prominent in the organi-
zation declared that Colonel Guffey would be sue
cessful in retaining majority of the Democratic
State Committee, and that a Cuffeyite would be
elected chairman of the state committee.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
GOMPERs SEES BRYAN
Promises to Support Him-ker
VisitOr at FairI1e1C.

rioor, Nab Julv ts-SamueI Gompers. presi-
dent of the American Federation OF Laoor' WIN
support William j. Bryan in the coming canIpsie"'
While Mr. Gompers promised TO support the Demo
cratic ticket he said he had present Intention
of taking the stump He left Farview after hfteen
minutes interview with Mr. Bryan Inc hepuofi-
can convention, Mr.. Gompers says, ignored the
demands of labor while the Democrats acknowi-
edged them In their platform. Ills course ne says
is clear and he will do what is demanded OF him
in the interests of labor Mr.. Gompers was accom-
panied by Frank Morrison. secretary OF the leu-
Grafton and James Duncan. labor leader
The labor men and John W. Kern. Democratic
candidate for yice-President, reached Bryan sta
ton by a trolley car. Mr. Bryan went out 10
greet them.
.Ah. there is the vice-President, he said, srnil-
ing and extending his hand
What Mr.. Kern said in reply was not hearu- ne
shook hands vigorously with Mr.. Bryan.
The candidates, arm in arm. led the way 10 mi
Bryans home, followed by Abram Simmons dele-
gate-at-Iarge to the convention; John f. Osoourhe'
member the state central committee OF iholanA'
and Il s Jackson, chairman OF that committee
Mr. Jackson after talking with Mr.. Bryan de-
cIared that Indiana would go Democratic Oy ten
thousand
Mr. BRYAN told his visitors that 1t had been re-
ported he would make front porch campaign RE
was not certain of this, he said: he had promised
to speak in Chicago on Labor Day
Much interest is manifested in the visit to-mor-
row of members Of the national committee
Yesterday said that the leading candidates for the
charmanshp James, of Kentucky; Canfpau,
of Michigan: Lamb, OF Indiana. and Atwood OF
Kansas To-day speculation had narrowed down
TO Campau and James. with the latter the favorlIe
on account of Mr.. Bryan's admiration for him.
David r. Francis and Tom L. johnson have oeeh
eliminated. Mr.. Bryan says he does not desire 10
name the chairman himself. but the absence OF 1ni-
tiative on the part of his supporters probably VIII
compel him in the end to choose the man
ho. eJ hat his
come after that of Mr.. Taft. and has 80 advised
Representative Henry d. Clayton, chairman OF the
notification committee. The date will be announced
after Mr.. Clayton returns from three weeks trip
the Pacific Coast.
Mr. Kern will leave Lincoln tomorrow afternoon
for Indianapolis, where Wednesday evening
reception will be given to him.
The conference here Saturday between Theodore
A. Bell and Mr. Bryan particularly concerned cam
paign plans for Mr.. Bells state. California The
Democrats could not carry that state, Mr. Bell
said the policies of President Roosevelt were at
tackled. Mr. Bryan agreed with the Californian,
and the Roosevelt policies will not be made an
issue by the Democrats in that state.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
P. S. c. SERVES ORDER ON POWER CO.
Right to Operate New Plants Without Per-
mission To Be Tested

Albany Tulv 13-The right of the Economic
Power and Construction Company to operate
plants without first securing authority from the
Public Service Commission in the I'd District is
to be tested, according to statement made to-
day by the commission. The commission has served
an order upon that company to answer within
twenty days a complaint filed against 1t by the
Geneva Seneca Electric Company, which manu-
factures and distributes electricity in Geneva.
1t appears that the Economic Power and Con
struction Company applied to the Board of Public
Works of Geneva for a franchise to operate In
Geneva which was granted March last. The
complaint alleges that the Economic Power and
Construction Company is constructing its electric
lighting plant in Geneva in violation OF the Public
Service Commission law.
The Economic Power and Construction Company
contends that under Chapter 459 OF the laws OF
1923, it has power TO operate plant in Geneva
without obtaining the consent and permission of
the Public Service Commission
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
TAKE AsHMAN FOR CRACKING SAFE.
Arrest for Robbery, Evidently the Work of
Experts, Amuses Tenderloin.

Pasquale Josolno, of No. 60 West Sth street, was
arrested yesterday by Detectives Ryan and Shep-
ard Of the West 3Oth street station charged
with breaking open safe in the Childs restaurant
in West 34h street Broadway, and taking $500
The robbery was evidently the work OF experts and
the arrest of Josolno who carries the ashes out OF
the building has caused amusement in the Ten
derloin.
No trace has been found as to how the burglars
obtained entrance the restaurant, which was
closed at midnight on Saturday and not opened
until midnight on Sunday, when the robbery was
discovered
The safe was moved from behind the desk, which
is near the window. across the main floor to a door
leading to the basement From the top of the steps
the safe was dragged to the engineers room, tipped
upside down and the bottom cut out
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
EIlKS MEET IN DALLAS.
''Mammies' zcith Uprolled SieeUes
.Serue Southern Dinner.

Dallas Tex July 1s.-With the air tempered by
last nights storm, Dallas's streets to-day took on
the proper ASPECT of the reunion and the annual
convention of the Benevolent and Protective order
OF Elks that began formally tonight.
Throughout the day and evening the streets were
lined with marching clubs and brass bands. those
attracting greatest attention being Los Angeles
Detroit and Austin, Tex. Beaumont was also
prominent
This afternoon nearly a thousand persons sat
down to typical Southern dinner in Machinery
Hall at the fair grounds given to members of the
grand lodge and members of their families Ihe
dinner was typical both in the Viands served and
in the manner of service The mattresses passed
the dishes about allow each guest 20 help him
self. The Mattresses were some twoscore or Ola
negro ''mammies" with bandanna turbans, the
sleeves of their freshly starched print dresses rolled
high above their brown elbows.
Tonight in the fair grounds auditorium the hrst
formal function was held. A band of thirty-fve
pieces and the convention chorus Of 125 voices
rendered the overture from "Tannhauser anc
America" and other selections during the evening.
William H Atwell, past exalted ruler, of Dallas
lodge and chairman of the executive committee,
delivered the address of for the executive
committee.
Senator Charles a. Culberson for Dallas lodge.
and Mayor Stephen J. Hanna, member of Dallas
lodge, spoke on behalf of the city and John H.
Kirby of Houston lodge, and president of the
Texas State association, welcomed for the lodges
of the state.
Governor Campbell. past exalted ruler of Pales-
tine Lodge, delivered the address of welcome for
the State of Texas, and John Tener. grand ex-
allied ruler of the CharIeroi (Penn) lodge re-
sponded for Elklom.
Detroit and Los Angeles are apparently the only
aspirants for the 1909 convention 1t was only a
few hours after daybreak that the steam siren of
the Los Angeles delegation, placed on the roof
of the Southland Hotel, began to tell the gathered
thousands that Los Angeles sought the next con-
ventiOn.
In almost every place where banner can be
stuck up there appears big sign. Life Is Worth
Living in Detroit" and in addition each representa-
tive of that city IS telling of its advantages.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
BANKERS CONVENTION IN DENVER.
Will Be Addressed by Woodrow Wilson,
James B. Forgan and Others

Denver July 13-Though the programme for the
coming meeting of the American Bankers Associa-
ton in this city has not yet been completed, the
principal speakers have been decided upon Among
these are President Woodrow Wilson OF Princeton.
E Wilson, president of the Canadian Bank of
Commerce. Toronto, and James r. Forgan. presi-
dent of the First National Bank of Chicago
1t has been decided to set apart separate days
for the meeting of the trust company and the
ings bank sections so a enable those who de-
sire to do so, to attend both sessions. The savings
bank section will meet September IS and the
trust company and clearing house association will
convene on september 2s.
Arrangements are being made for large
Der of social gatherings and numerous excursions
over
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
JAPAN'S NEW C1BINET.
Names of Members Probably Chosen
bU Count Katsur1.

Toxic. July 1.-THE announcement OF n.
formal appointment Of the new Cabinet is er-
pected this afternoon. II is probable that m.
portfolios viii be distributed as follows:
prer,ier-i.ount KATsURA. combining also til. as,,.,
of Minister OF Finance.
sscreterv Of Home Ahafrs-Barpn HIRATA.
F.orefgn Secretary-Count KOMCRS. Anhszr.-
dor England Until Count foniura return Vscouas
Terachf will in his steal
Debartnlent OF Esfucation-M. KOMATSC BARA
C'oTnnau tons-M. GOTO. president of the sogf.
Manchurian Railway.
ArricuIture and ComTnerce-M- OURA
The heads of the war and navy departments
will not be changed.
A readjustment Of the Department Of Finance
and considerable retrenchment in armaments
will be the two principles Of the policy Of the
new Cabinet The PrOgressives and others ou-
posed to the ConstitutiOnalists viii support the
new government and it is believed that con-
siderable number will secede from the Const-
tutionaI party and give their allegiance to the
government. though no party Will easily secure
majority in the lower house
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
CUSTOM HOUSE SALARIES RAISED.

Acting o, the recommendation of Colonel Ed
ward s Fowler Collector of the Port, the Treas
urv Department has authorized increased salaries
in the Custom House The pay of more than
one hundred laborers will be raised from S'Zo 10
ssaO wear and 1I6 assistant Weighers Will re-
ceive 81 a dav throughout the year. Formerly the
assistant weighers were not paid for Sundays and
HOLIDAYS Several deputy collectors and deputy
surveyors will receive advances The Collector
stated Yesterday that all of the increases were
made as rewards for efficient service
CoIonel Fowler will renew his campaign in
Congress next winter for a general increase in
the salaries of various officials. Increases pro-
posed by Colonel Fowler passed the House of Rep
resentatives at last session, but failed of ac-
ton in the Senate.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
BRYAN's IDEA OF THE PRESIDENCY
Thinks the Vice-President Should Be Elk
Officio a Cabinet Member.

William ]. Bryan, in a statement in the issue of
Golfers Weekly for July 49, gives his concep-
ton of the Presidency. He says:
A President must have counseors. and to
make wise use coUnsellors, he must be to
convictions The President is committed by his
platform certain policies, and the platform Is
binding; he is also committed to certain principles
government, and these he is in duty bound to
apply in all matters that come before him. But
there is a wide in which he must act upon
his judgment and here he ought TO have the
aid OF intelligent, conscientious and faithful ad-
Visers.
The law provides these. to a certain extent; in
giving him a Cabinet, and the NtCe-PreSident
ought 10 be made member of the Cabinet ex
officio. in order. first, that the President may
have the benefit of his wisdom and knowledge of
affairs. and, second, that the Vice-President may
be better prepared to take UP the work or the
President in case Of u vacancy in the Presidential
office.
the President and those who occupy positions or
influence in the coordinate branches OF the gov
ernnent, for our government IS not one-man
government. but a government in which the chosen
give expression to the will OF the voters.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
SERYICES BY THE SEA.
Sunday Afternoon at Brighton Beach
-Euangelism on the Sands.

Under a pearl and silver sky the sunlt sun
rolled with smothered roar toward the feet OF a
line of watching people standing the gray shore-
White winged yachts dotted the horizon and raced
each other across the shining Strains Of music
foated through the salted air, and was joined "ll
the siIvery laughter and prattle Of children WIZ
waded up their knees in the cool water Jus
vigorously in the soft sand. held tugs OF war sni
made a great playground OF the throngec oe4'-
The green trees of the park rose above the & Ions
sea wall and the flashed golden InlIIOi
through the peaceful afternoon. Through me nO.
ratings encircIing the park peePed sweet Ol17
fowers-the dawn of richer blossoms yet 10 cON
PedIers by the score hawked their wares Win c-s
ing voices and did a thriving business lie -
ran in in a sportive manner and endeavofed -
wet shoes and clothes with splashing green "1' -.
and sometimes succeeded On the seatS-'O'
to accommodate all who wished 10 use theH- thess
mothers and fathers. with their childleH -
picnic baskets loaded with provisions necessary
a days outing BatherS eXperlehceu ING N0
basking in the sun q,
Next time I'm coming down here III SO
bring my bathing suit, said girl TO ner -,
I'm sunstruck-moonstruck." was her Il9-
-, ths
On the sand between the Park and the sea ,Io
BROOKLYN City Mission began its first serSc0 -
year this being it's seventh anniversary OF sew
conducted by the The meeting was ~ 10
by the singing of the national anthem ioIl0 ioIl0.
the hymn "Au hail the power or Jesus -
The evangelist in charge begged every uou' ,o4
and after leading in prayer. pleaded Win 90. "a
sized audience around him fer contributions - ~ on
bIe the society TO buy chairs for these seI' $50
the sands and 20 extend the work OF u'7 - 1s
which is supported by voluntary COM -, IA
Before introducing the speaker OF the al'''"oe er
told his listeners a story about man "hoiH " = ,hs
In a car recently. When the man heafu - ~,id
mission held services daily at Coney lslano - In
THAT heats the devilr' And said -"
eeust II said to him. That's our ih'' ,hs
During the singing OF the next hymn ne e.1ssd
audience mot to drag the singing. ana -, 20
his address by advising them 10 give thS- ,,rr,
Cod The speaker. after mounting tHS f,I.saxs
made the theme Of his sermon. INC -. ava
Which Christ spake to the World -. this
wears ago on the other side Of the A'i' - Of
message came 10 him. Since then 'IS iav hs
Jesus Christ had entered into him. uh'i = s.,vea
stood complete clothed under the canopy -
with the royal robes OF his Redeemer i'eo and
The audience listened eagerly TO MS SCI. svss
lips were observed 10 twitch nervousiy "a zones
became moistened as he said in inpaSSl1.11 .s,nal
that God looked down upon them froin % -, he
throne: that IN chariot Of hre-halieu - ,cs-
would ascend To his Makers feet and 'Hsle - TO
sess@d Of life eternal. which had oeeIi - mon
all mankind through the crucihxion OF I'm
the Cross"
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
PROHIBITION MEET NEAR.
Seaborn Wright, of Georgia, Urged
for President.

Columbus Ohio July 13-Contrsry To expectz-
tions it Is said to-day by prominent delegates 70
the National Prohibition Convention. there will not
be bitter fight over Endorsement OF the anti
saloon league by the convention here this week
The convention will assemble in Memorial Hall on
Wednesday the executive committee meeting on
Tuesday to select the temporary officers
The fight for the nomination for President started
to-day in earnest Seaborn Wright, Of Georgia
who is most prominently mentioned for the place
has an enthusiastic following
William NJ Iikfns. Of Pennsylvania. editor Of
THE Peoples Tribune reached Columbus to-day.
carrying with him Presidential boom for Dr. A
r Leonard Of the New York Home Missions Soci-
ETY. for the Methodist Episcopal Churca Some
Indiana delegates advance the somewhat startling
nroposftfon to nominate Governor Hanly Of that
state for President. He would be acceptable 10
the Prohibftionists. although a Republican Others
want to nominate Governor Glenn Of North Caro-
lima and others are talking of Congressman Charles
E. IdttIefeId. OF Maine.
The national committee has in it's war chest
$50 600 and contributions are coming in fast espe
cianv from the South. The largest vote poled by
the Prohibitionists was In 1892. when their cand-
date secured a total vote OF 209.469.
There are 1873 delegates. and it Is estimated
that the convention will bring from four thousand
to five thousand visitors to the city
The Rev s II. Taft, OF California, arrived here
to-day as delegate He said Il am = relative
Of Judge william Fl. Taft. the Republican noUinee
for President, but / would not vote TOT MN n7
were my father. Any who would advise the
people Of Oklahoma to vote against the prohibition
clause in the constitution must repent very thor
oughIy before 1 could give him my support
Another relative of the Republican Presidential
nominee who will be present is the Rev. William
N Taft. a first cousin Mr. Taft who IS a Sis'n
odfst clergyman, VIII be at the head OF the Con-
necticut delegation
Atlanta July 13.-Seaborn Wright. mentioned
prominently as a candidate on the Prohioitioh
ticket President Of the United states Is rel-
her Of the Georgia Legislature. He has repeat
edly said he would not for President on ths
Prohibition ticket
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
A BRYAN FUNERAL PROCESSION.
But DR.. Northrop Thinks Johnson Might
Have Worried Taft

Derby Conn. July 13.-As he starting for
Minneapolis DR.. Cyrus Northrop, president Of the
University Of Minnesota. who came to Connecticut
TO attend the bieentennia commemoration of Ridge
field his birthplace, had this TO say about the
Presidential outlook:
IF Johnson had been nominated Brother Taft
would have lost considerable weight before No
vember and the election would have been
comfortably close for him. But with Bryan as the
nominee the Democra tic campaign will be long
funeral procession. with final interment OF the
Peerless One on the Sd Of November -
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
POLICE PREVENT ROBBERY.

The prompt arrival of Sergeant Reardon and Pa
trolmen Ferguson, O'Brien and Collins, of the Null
berry street station, prevented what might have
been the wholesale robbery of the leather store of
Henry Weinstein, at No. Prince street. early yes
terday morning. by four men, who were captured
Sergeant Reardon. at Bowery and Prince street,
of the men run down the basement at No
Prince street and followed His raps for assist
ance speedily answered by the patromen and
the four with drawn revovers followed. The men.
who were Italians were desperate and fought Wig
orously. but overpowered. The prisoners
arraigned in the Tombs court and held in 5000
hail
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
NEW COMMITTEEMAN LEAVE DENVER
VIII Confer with Bryan at Lincoln-Four
Names for Chairman

Denver, July 33.-Most OF the members of the
new Democratic National Committee left Denver at
o'clock this afternoon over the Rock Island Rail-
road for Lincoln, Neb., where they will hold a
conference with William J. Bryan regarding the
selection of chairman and other affairs connected
with the coming campaign. 1t is generally be-
ieved among the committeeman that the chairman
will be chosen from the following list: John H.
Atwood OF Kansas; Daniel J. Campau, of Michi-
gan; Ollie James, of Kentucky and John f. Lamb,
Of Indiana
Included in the party which left for Lincoln were
Chairman Thomas Taggart, Secretary Trey Wood
son, Colonel John J. Martin. sergeant alarms ana
the following members of the executive committee
Colonel r NJ. Johnston. of Texas; Norman H.
Mack of New York and J. c. Dahlman. of Neb-
raska
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14

in other Presidential campaigns made canvass
of young who were about to cast their nfst
vote, is In the field again this year.
So far the names of nearly a hundred Thousand
first voters in all sections of the country have been
obtained. literature principally OF a high
tariff character, will be forwarded to them. During
the Presidential campaign of 1904 the league
reached 300 900 first voters, and ii predicted
yesterday by an official of the ''stand pat or
ganzation that before the present campaign closed
40d.Goa young men would be told of the benefits
OF protection.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
SALT MINES FOR MEXICAN REBELS.
Sentences Considered Equivalent to Life I'M
prisonment-OrhersO Ordered Shot.
[By Telegraph to The Trlbuae.

Galveston. July f3. A report from San
Diego, Mexico, says that hundred revolution
airy sympathizers arrested within two
weeks in the Casas Grandes country have been
sentenced and fifteen years servitude in
the salt mines. This penalty is equivalent to
life term sentence, for rarely does prisoner sur
vve hts sentence, and, if so he is a physical
wreck
From Casas Grandes comes the report that
forty-seven of the revoutionists captured have
been convicted of conspiracy against the gov
ernment and ordered shot. 1t is reported the
trials were ex parte hearings. at which the ac-
cused men were without counsel.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-14
SUE FOR NORTHERN PACIFIC LAND.
Federal Case Alleges That Title to Coal
Property Was Obtained by Fraud.
TBy telegraph to The Tribune. ]

By Telegraph 70 The Tribune
Butte, Mont, July 13.-Suit has been begun by
the government against the Northern Pacific Rail-
road Company and it's two coal companies. the
Northwestern Improvement Company and the
Rocky Ford Coal Company, involving title TO the
coal fields of the railroad company in the Bear
Creek district. in Carbon County, of this state.
Counsel for the government alleges that the
railroad committed fraud in representing the char
acter of the lien land be non-nineral, when il
well known that the land valuable
for its vast coal deposits A large portion of coal
used by the Northern Pacific Is mined from the
Bear Creek deposits.