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New-York tribune., 1908-01-15
MILITIA MEN ELECT.
Gen. Dick Ag@n Heads Association
--Nationab Legislation FaUored.

Boston, Jan. 14-The desires of the National
Guard Association of the United States for new
national legislation affecting state militias were
definitely expressed to-day by almost complete
representation of the volunteer forces from every
section of the country at the tenth annual meeting
of the organization in Faneuil Hall.
The report of the legislative committee. TO which
members from each state were appointed yester-
day. read by the chairman of the committee,
General James A. Drain, and unanimously adopted.
The feature of the report a recommendation to
change the Dick law TO make state militias
practically integral part of the regular army,
AMI as such have them supported and controlled
by the federal government.
Resolutions passed to-day favoring action
by the United States Congress to provide better pay
for the military service of the country, the policy
of giving physicians of the national guard pref
erence whenever it became necessary for the fed
eral government to add to the medical corps of the
army and the investigation of the advisability of
establishing military correspondence schools for
the instruction of officers.
A telegram received from General Charles Dick
United States Senator from Ohio and president of
the association, announced that illness kept him
from attending the meeting.
Following the action the reports general
discussion ensued TO methods in prosecution of
the proposed changes in the statutes General
Drain suggested that adjournment of the con-
yenton tomorrow each delegate go direct to Wash
ington buttonhole his states congressman and i'm
press on them the unanimous demand of the ma
tionaI volunteer militia for legislation.
The financial question was finally disposed of by
a vote to make special assessment on the basis
OF s. for every 500 guardsmen or 1 cent member
which. with the 100000 men. will aggregate an even
1oeo for carrying through Congress the proposed
measures.
Without opposition the convention accepted the
report of the nomination committee favoring the
reelection OF General Charles Dick, of Ohio as
president of the association and the following
vice presidents: General Thomas J. Stewart of
Pennsylvania: General Nelson II. Henry, of New
York: General F. B. Wood. of Minnesota; General
J. c. R. Foster, of Florida: General j. B. LAUGH.
Of California; General Lawranson Riggs, of Mary
land: General C. NJ Cole of Connecticut: General
Roger D. Williams. of Kentucky; General w. II.
Thrifty, of Iowa. and General Joseph T. Armfed.
of North Carolina and General Otis Hamilton of
Washington d. c. j. W. Hughes. of Kansas
was elected secretary, and General Charles J. An
derson, treasurer. to succeed General John d
Frost of Columbus, S. c., who resigned by letter
TODAY on account OF illness 1t voted to hold
the next convention at Los Angeles.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-15
COCKTAILS ON CANAL COST.
Fixes Panama Limit at $3.50, 100000 Aside
from Purchase Price.

Washington. Jan. H.-With view TO obtaining 81
first hand all possible Information regarding 'he
Panama Canal, the House Committee on Interstate
and Foreign Commerce had before 1t to-day Coionei
George w Goethals. chairman of the lsthrnan
Canal Commission and the chief engineer OF con-
struction The work of building the canal. ne salo'
was advancing satisfactorily than ne had eA-
pected.
In answer TO questions he said he thought the
excavation of the Cuebra cut would be completed
in the next four or five years. The rainy season.
he added had interfered with transportation ana
with other work The number of men on the cahai
and railroad payrolls, he said. huctuates oet"eel
3O0o0 and 10000 mainly Spaniards, Italians and
West Indian negroes.
I'VE have been getting more labor in the last
few months than we can use.'' he said. There are
no Americans on the labor rolls except rev ma
chinists' helpers He said that one Spanish
aborer was equal to two negroes, but ne oouDted
whether that ratio would be kept up.
F9enlyinr to Mr. Waneer, Colonel Goethals said
he had no doubt that the lock system as a gate
level plan was The best plan. The engineer COM
mission he said. was unanimous as TO that' w"
have the best type of canal we can get down
there"
Asted to give an estimate of the probable total
cost of the canal. he said he had placed the limit
at s25n 600 900. This did not include, though. the
$40 100000 purchase price paid TO Panama or the
sloopooo0 similarly paid TO Spain.
When Commissioner Blackburn touched on the
subject of the zons saloons those members of the
committee especially interested in prohibition
eviuced much interest. Mr.. Blackburn said the
commission has reduced to thirty-four the num-
,er Of saloons in the canal zone, and Representa-
five Richardson, of Alabama, quickly interposed
this question with the intention Of eventually
wiping them all out of existence?"
Well" said Mr.. Blackburn. II don't know If
that would be possible. If we did 1t the men would
have plenty of opportunity along the line and
in the terminal cities of Colon and Panama TO get
as much to drink they wanted and the result
would be that the sprees would last longer If in
dulged in those old Spanish towns than If the men
slaked their thirsts along the zone"
And" added Colonel Goethals, worse disorgan-
;zation and delay in the work would follow"
New-York tribune., 1908-01-15

Five Bank Presidents Indorse Plan for Re
sumption of Business.

The assents to the Plan for rehabilitating the
Knickerbocker Trust Company and reopening its
doors received yesterday such to reduce
the balance of unassented deposits to compara-
lively few millions Presidents of five of the
leading banks of this city have formally indorsed
the reorganization plan and expressed their views
regarding it. These James T. Woodward
president of the Hanover National Bank; Robert
NJ. Galloway president of the Merchants National
Bank; Stephen Baker. president of the Manhattan
Company; Valentine P. Snyder, president of the
National Bank Of Commerce in New York, and
DumOnt Clarke. president of the American Ex-
change National Bank.
In their communication to the committees having
in charge the resumption of business by the Knick
erbocker Trust Company they say: I'VE sincerely
hope. in the interest of over seventeen thousand
depostors, that you will succeed in your effort to
reopen the Knickerbocker Trust Company. Such
reopening win also be an important step in The
restoration of confidence throughout the COM
mUnity.
There be question TO the wisdom OF
the depOsitors giving their prompt assent to the
plan for resumption. rather than permitting the
company to be liquidated through receivership."
New-York tribune., 1908-01-15
HEARING ON RAILWAYS.
President to eonfer aith Officials of
Leading Systems.
Iron The Tribune Bureau.

Washington Jan. 14-An important confer
ence between the President and the managing
rice-presidents of a number Of important rail-
road systems viii be held at the White House
on January %. Senator Warner, of Missouri,
arranged for this to-day on the request OF c.
r Gray. president and general manager Of
the ST Louis & San Francisco Railroad. The
Senator showed the President a letter from
Mr Gray. in which he set forth in detail num-
Der OF matters that he and a number of other
railroad men desired TO discuss with the Presi-
dent vino readily agreed to meet them.
Chief among the subjects TO be discussed will
be the anti pooling paragraph Of the Hepburn
law and the prohibition in the Sherman anti
trust law which declares against tariff agree
ments The railroad managers of the country
sre as unit opposed to these provisions They
assert that they work q hardship to shippers as
well as &c the railroad interests, inasmuch as
they prohibit agreements that are beneficial as
well as those that in restraint Of trade
The President himself is on record favor
ing tariff agreements when they operate for the
public welfare and is believed TO be in sympa-
thy with the railroad men, who anxious TO
secure an amendment TO the laws that will
make distinction between good and bad pools,
the Interstate Commerce Commission TO be the
Judge Of the question.
Other matters of importance Will be taken up
ct the White House conference. It is quite
probabIe that the coal carrying and coal mine
owning railroads will bring TIP the subject Of
the disposal of their mines which they are re-
outred TO sell or get rid Of in some manner, I'M
der the interstate commerce law, before the
erst day Of next May. The roads involved have
Submitted a proposition TO the Attorney Gen
orai praying for an extension of time in the en-
onrcenent Of this paragraph Of the statute If
they are compelled 70 dispose OF their mines in
the present condition Of the markets, they say.
the sale Of the properties will practically mean
giving them away, for they will not be able TO
realize even fraction OF their value. The At
torney General has not yet given his decision
on the question and may not do so until after
the President and the railroad managers confer
or January 27.
Among the roads 10 be represented at the
White House consultation will be the New York
Central, Pennsylvania, Southern. Chicago &
Northwestern. Illinois Central, Burlington. St.
Louis & San Francisfo. and the New York. New
Haven & Hartford
New-York tribune., 1908-01-15
SCHAUWE BACK ON ELLIS ISLAND
immigration Officials Will Make Second Eff
fort to Deport Russian.

Harry Schauwe, the young Russian VINO TOOK
S. 500 from bank in Moscow and came to New
York on the last westward trip Of the Hamburg
American liner Pretoria, later escaping from Ell
lis Island, was returned to the island yesterday
Schauwe was detained, awaiting deportation and
according to custom, should have been sent back
on the Pretoria Saturday but he appealed to
Washington and was granted a stay
On Sunday week ago Schauwe escaped from
the detention room and secreted himself on the
Island coming to this city the second trip of
the ferryboat on Monday.
He went direct to Montreal. shaved his mustache
changed his name and applied at the Russian
Consulate for employment. The Russian Consul
became suspicious and informed the police.
Schauwe then broke down and admitted his ident-
II. He will be deported. probably on Saturday
Schauwe had $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-15
AND NAVY NEWS
Delay in Confirming Wotherspoon
Holds Up Other Promotions.
IFrom The Tribune Buresn.1


ARMY PROMOTIONS BLOCKED.-The confrma-
ton by the Senate of all the army nominations
cept that of Brigader General William W. Wother-
spoon places that officer in unusual position
His OF the recess nominations dating from
October ), and all other army nominations have
now been confirmed. The combinations include the
infantry officers junior in rank to Wotherspoon
when he was promoted. If these officers were TO
receive their commissions from the President
the basis of the recent confirmation General
Wotherspoon would be of the service. There
FORE the commissions in the cases of infantry Off
who junior to him previous TO his ap-
pointment brigadier VIII have to be held up
until the Senate confirms the Wotherspoon nomna
ton, which may be within few days. The block
to confirmation is attributed to sentiment in the
Senate against the appointment of lieutenant
colonel to be a brgadier general
PERSONNEL BILL DISCUSSED.-The Senate
Committee Naval Affairs had it's first meeting
of the session yesterday There brief informal
discussion Of the Hale bill to increase the efficiency
of the personnel of the navy. Nothing developed
that determined just how the committee is going to
treat the measure. No extra meeting of the COM
mittee has been called but it is understood Chair
Hale will desire to push his measure as rap
idly as possible as soon as the Committee on FL
nance Of which four of the Naval Affairs Com
mittee members, completes its consideration of
the Aldrich financial bill.
ORDERS ISSUBD-The following orders have
been issued:
ARMY
Major FRANCIS J. IVES, surgeon, having found
by the retiring board be incapacitaed active
service account Of disability incident thereto is
conraet Surgeon 1e 5nAf R eTfSf R TADRA from san
tonic to the Philippines via Madison Barracks.
Contract Surgeon CHARLES w. CULLEN. from Fort
Sam Houston to the Philippines via Fort Ontario.
gneers. having been found by the retiring board to
incapacitated active service Of dis
ability incident thereto is retired. to take effect
May g.
NAVY.
L.
navy yard. New York; to the South Dakota
Lieutenant c. B. BARNES. detached from the Pen
Lieutenants E S. JACKSON. E. c. S. PARKER and
J. DOWNES. Jr, and Ensigns, F. V. McSAIR. A.
s KIBBEE and C. c. MOSES. to the South Dakota.
January q.
MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS.-The following
rrovements of war vessels have been reported to
the Navy Department:
ARRIVED.
Jan. 1.-THE Osceola Key West
Jan. 12The Connecticut, the Louisiana. the Kansas,
the Vermont. the Georgia the Virginia, the New
Jersey, the Rhode Island the Minnesota the Ohio,
the Maine the Missouri. the Alabama. the Illinois.
the Kearsage. the Kentucky, the Glacier and the
Culgoa, Rio de Janeiro.
1.-THE Eagle. from Guantanamo for survey
grounds.
pie, the Lawrence. the Truxtun and the Arethusa.
from Pernlmbuco for Rio de Janeiro.
Stockton placed of commission. and the
Bakely commissioned at the navy yard Nor
commissioned the navy yard at Island
January q.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-15
GOVERNOR EoKE SMITH FOR TAFT
Advocates Legislation Compelling Accept
ance of Railway Commissions Findings.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.


Atlanta, Jan. 14.-At the Atlanta Freight Bureau
dinner tonight Governor Smith. in speaking of the
work the national leaders in Interstate railroad
questions said he hoped Mr.. Taft would be the
Renublican nominee for President. He advocated
national legislation providing that the findings Of
facts by railroad commissions be accepted by the
federal courts
He discussed the charge that Georgia's agitation
against railroads was responsible for panic deny
ing that he gave part for the panic reck
less bonding and stocking OF railroad properties
,avn,ent of fictitious and unearned dividends and
discoveries resulting from insurance and trust
coupany iryestiga tons.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-15

washington. Jan. 14--In view OF the announce
ment by Pearl Wight. of New Orleans, that busi-
ness interests would prevent his acceptance of the
commissionership of internal revenue, in success
sion to John W. Yerkes. John G. Capers who was
appointed as commissioner to serve until Mr.. Wight
had reached a decision, will continue permanently
in the office. His nomination confirmed by
the Senate last week,
New-York tribune., 1908-01-15
PLAN TO EXPEDITE PENSION BILLS

Washington Jan. 1.-THE Senate Committee on
Pensions has adopted plan for the reporting of
private pension bills which. 1t is believed. will
both time and money. The committee meets once
a week and at each meeting passes favorably on
from 100 TO $50 bills. Heretofore these have been
reported separately The plan is TO incor-
porate each weeks product into an omnibus bill
This will enable the Senate to dispose of all the
favored claims by act instead OF making 1t
necessary to pass each bill separately.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-15
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY REPORT.

The Tooth semi annual statement Of the Home In
surance Company made public yesterday, shows
a surplus regards policyholders Of S10D3,2l1 q.
This includes cash capital OF $3.ooo000. reserve
as conf1a grafton surplus OF 10000. and surplus
over all contingencies and all liabilities, including
capital OF S. 03 I'll 81 The assets include ss.Si6 700
in railroad stocks and 81 1876 4S0 in railroad bonds
New-York tribune., 1908-01-15
THIRD RECEIVER For sEAeoARp.

Richmond Va. jan H.-Edward Carlton Duncan,
of Raleigh, n. c.. was appointed third receiver
OF the Seaboard Air Line Railway Company by
Judges Pritchard. Boyd ard Purnel this after
noon. Mr.. Duncan is a director of the Atlantic
& North Carolina Railroad. and has served for
the last three terms collector at Ra-
leigh having been appointed by President Mckin-
lar.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-15
LOVING CUP FOR JUDGE o'RRIEN.

Albany. Jan. I4-Judge Denis O'Brien. OF Water
town. received a loving cup to-day from his former
associates the Court Of Appeals bench The
presentation speech made by Chief Justice
Cullen. Judge O Brien retired from the Court of
Appeals December 81. having reached the age
limit Of seventy years.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-15
MINING EXPOSITION DISCUSSED.

Industrial Arts and Expositons heard statements
to-day in favor OF the proposed mining exposition
in Madison Square Garden. New York. May 90 to
June 20. 1909. The subject referred 10 the Sec
retary the Interior confederation and report
New-York tribune., 1908-01-15
JAMES STillMAN SAILS.

James Stillman. president of the National City |
Bank. sailed the Lusitan-a last Saturday his |
annual vacation in Europe. He will probably be |
away at least two months
New-York tribune., 1908-01-15
I'm GOD We TRUST" FOR ALL COINS.

Washington. Jan. li-Representatve Beaie, or
PENNSYLVANIA. introduced bill to-day providing
for the restoration OF the motto In God We
Trust" 10 all coins from which it has been omitted
sud for its use Oh all coins to be hereafter mnted
The Washington times., 1908-06-03
Mrs. Langtry,S Wonderful GoGUnS
VIII Be Seen in "A Fearful Joy

feather starts from tho right OF her
couture and trails over her shoulder.
The evening cloak going with 1t, also
seen IN this act, is OF violet silk, lined
with violet chiffon. IL has a wide Dor
der Of Byzantine embroidery. further
enriched with many little tassels-
The indian wrap Mrs LaUSJTy wears
in the second act is extremely artistic.
that * forms a hOOdilke oTapinE that is
drawn about her hair. and the long ends
are then draped about the neck ana
shoulders, trailing Iu graceful lines
about her statuesCue figure.
There is a mystical looking design
i'm black I'm the center Of the wrap and
touches Of rose color add 10 its effect
iveness. With this wrap the actress
wears a princess gown of white crepe
The robe IS boTdere0 with gold en-
br0idery that rises in huge sprays Of
golden flowers thEt grow In places
nearly 70 the waist line
The COrSage is moderately high. and
is chiefly chiffon and lace. with tight
fitting lace sleeves that cover the hands
10 the knuCkles. There are also chiffon
oversleeves that Fail to the elbows. and
these are caught with little bows Of
white satin.
In tie third act Mrs. L.angtry
wears over this same princess robe a
pale blue cloak. Its peleTine yoke IS
outlined with lines OF darker blue, and
similar lines indicate the tucks at the
lower edge Of the garment.
The wrap Is fastened with a cross
over strap fastening with gold buttons
and a long, dark blue silk scarf closes
it at the throat
The Washington times., 1908-06-03
MRS. THAN SCORED
BY HOTEL MANAGER
Pleads Justification in Evict-
ing Her and E. r. Thomas
From Knickerbocker.

NEW YORK. June AIN his answer
to the $4,000 damage suit brought bv
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. beoause she was
ordered from the grill room OF the
Knickerbocker Hotel where she bad
gone with F. r. Thomas on March 3
last. Manager James B. Regain pleads
justification and pays his respects to the
wife of Stanford Whites slayer.
After denying that force was used OF
food or refreshments were refused. Mr..
Regain says in the answer:
THAT as a result OF the testimony OF
the plaintiff upon the trial or Harry X.
Thaw. she had gained great notoriety
in the public press OF the city and
State OF New York. and much doubt
existed as 10 The truth Of her testimony
that White had administered any drugs
TO her. which made her presence most
Objectionable in the gria room conduct
ed BY the defendant in the Hotel KnIcI<-
erbocker, and Objectionable also 10 the
patrons. customers. and guests OF this
defendant, and was detrimental TO the
business and interests OF this defendant
IN the grill room and hotel
THAT the plaintiff at the time men
toned in said complaint was accomDa-
MED and escorted 10 the grill room by
one +. r. Thomas. who was a married
man.
THAT previous thereto and since the
incarceration Of Harry K Thaw in the
New York State asylum at Matteawan,
the said r. II. Thomas had accOnIna nfai
and escorted the plaintiff to various
restaurants and public places OF amuse-
ment in the city OF New York unaccOJn-
panied BY his wife, as a result causing
much public comment and scandal
The Washington times., 1908-06-03

Mrs LsngtTy's gowns designed for
her by Partisan modistes for her part
of Mrs. Arundel in "A Fearful joy are
some OF them quite wonderful, and all
viii be copied and ia due time appear
in different materials.
These robes are rich in gold and bold
embroideries on thin silks and hlmy
chiffons, and they also embody both the
empire effects and tho serpenJine
swathing of folds about the figure.
They also show wide sleeves that
sweep pelerine fashion 10 the center Of
the shoulders, and are caught at that
point with golden tasseIs and depending
cords.
In the first act OF a Fearful joy
Mrs. Langtry wore an evening frocll Of
rose pink silk, nodded 10 her figure,
and over this was a robe Of Suzette
net, showing heavy scrolls embroidered
in gold. The sides of the net robe were
left open and then laced together with
small gold cords ending IN tassels.
The empire touch is given Dy the ar
rangement Of the gold embroidery, and
the lace cOrsage IS finished with a gold
cord and tassels.
The chiffon sleeves are Of the pCIeriue
type mentioned above, and are held in
the center back with more gold cord
and tassels. The high waist is outlined
by a fold of blue velvet. and in her hair
is similar velvet fold. A single black
The Washington times., 1908-06-03
CANDLE SHADES OF GRASS
ARE MADE EASILY
BY WEAVING

Newest OF all shades are those made
OF sweet grass
The grass used IN weaving them Is
tho same seen in the baskets. which
possess such a delicious Odor.
The pieces OF grass are woven round
and round the shade. which IS shaped
either with a circular base or one IN
hexagonal form From there the shade
slopes gradually. and Il has a narrow
outstanding finish at the top. The seams
are made by weaving in a coarser grass.
and at the top and bottom edge a
thicker kind and one OF a darker shade
OF green gives a pretty and substantial
rim
There Is no striking color IN these
shades. the grasses blending pale yellow
and light green tones In such a way
that the general effect is neither the one
northe other color. For this reason sweet
grass shades can be used in any dining
room. Their freshness makes them par
tiCuaTly attractive for summer use
They are offered IN several sizes rang
ing from the small candle shade 20 the
larger ones intended to cover an cleo
trio light
When soTed or dusty all they require
IS a careful wiplng off with a damp
cloth.
The Washington times., 1908-06-03
The Whirlwin Chorister" Now a
Leading Feature With the
AbOrn Opera COMPANY.

An unusual story Of enegry and de-
termination is the tG,e OF success that
has followed the career OF Miss BeatriI
(Trixie) Cadiz, q mem Der o. the Aborn
Opera Company and a dancer OF I'M
usual ability
The Whiriwind ChoristeE," as she
has been often referred to by both
company and audience. has mastered
the art Of dancing without a single
lesson. Miss Cadiz, who was once a
theater usher in Phlla 1elphia, was
early a victim Of stage srruckitis. %
which eliminated in her own attempts
20 learn 20 dance in order that she
might secure an engagement
Tales Of the midnight oil and the
ever-bUruing candle fade into insignia
canoe when the life story Of this little
artist IS considered. Hard work and
plenty OF st finally won out for Trixie.
She has played many roles, and when
"A Runaway Girl was presented a.
the New National Theater Monday
night her name appeared on the pro-
gram a. Folly. OF the Carnival Dance. %
Miss Cadlz has mastered. by her own
instruction and practice. the toe step,
the Highland Fling the buck and wing
step, tho single and double clog. three
difficult ballet steps. including the
WcaTisOme pony ballet" and a score
of other dance measures equally diff
cult.