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New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
GEORGIA CONVICT HELLS.
Disclosures of Cruelties May Doom
State Lease System.
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Atlanta July 23-Tales Of cruelty lncluoiiis
the deaths of convicts due to hogg1ns lor
trivial offences were told the investigating COM
roittee of the Georgia Legislature, which Is now
conducting a thorough inquiry into the cohoi-
tions prevailing at prison camps In Georgia. "
which state convicts have been leased
As a result Of the disclosures mace oy many
witnesses Including former convicts, guards and
investigating legislators 1T Is probable that I'M
peachment proceedings will be brought against
the members of the prison commission OF the
state and that the lease system will be doomed
in Georgia
J. A. Cochran, a former convict sentenced ZOE
hfe and pardoned, told this afternoon OF one
negro convict near Milledgeviile. who because
he was sick and unable to work was beaten SO
severely that he died at the Grady Hospital two
hours later He told OF another negro who was
beaten to death at the Chattahoochee Brick
Companys camp near Atlanta. His stories were
corroborated by other witnesses
Tonight a. witness told Of a convict VINO had
a leg broken was sent to the hospital and kept
there until his leg rotted and he died witnesses
declared in one camp the beds were washed once
yearly: tasks were greater than any man could
do guards were inhuman, cruel and the oeatinss
averaged over two hundred a month.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
FUTURE OF COY. HUGHES.
denomination SAID to Hare Been
Discussed by Taft and Parsons.

Although there have been hints that the name
of Governor Hughes a candidate for renomina-
ton has been mentioned In the conferences held
between Judge Taft and Herbert Parsons. pres-
dent OF the Republican County Committee neither
of the conferrees would say anything yesterday as
to the possibilities OF the Governor running for a
second term. II Is known that the situation IN
this state thoroughly talked over by the Presi-
Dental candidate and President Parsons. but
neither inclined to make known yesterday
what decision, If any, had been made as to the
candidate for Governor.
Mr.. Parsons. of course has not been in confer
ence with the Governor recently, and he avowed
yesterday a disincnation to talk OF the Gov
ernor's plans As to the possibilities of the Gov
ernor running again he could say nothing ABOUT
the chances of the state leaders deciding TO accept
the Governor as candidate, he was equally reti-
cent.
IF Governor Hughes decides TO be a candidate
TO succeed himself. will be he renominated?' Mr.
Parsons asked.
THAT Is a matter for the convention 10 oecioe'
said the county leader IT am not dealing in fut-
ures and the convention is so far away that
say nothing about 1T
Mr. Parsons said that while 1t was regrettable
that conflict with the state fair could not be
avoided he did not see how n was poesipie 70
carry out the suggestion of State Chairman " ooo-
ruff that the state convention be held on Septem-
her IA There will be so much business to come be-
fore the convention Mr. Parsons believes, that IL
will be impossible to wind it up in day, as sug-
eested by Mr. woodruff. With two-day conven-
tfon Mr. Parsons thinks il would be mucn better
to fix the date for Tuesday, september To- which
would give the delegates more time TO get into
town Under the primary law il would be 1mpos-
sible to hold the convention week earlier ana 70
defer the date to the week beginning September ~
would seriously interfere with the Presioenlal
campaign which will be at,that time In ful SWING.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
COLBY STARTS HIS CAMPAIGN.

Senator Everett Colby began his fight Tor re-
nomination to the New Jersey Senate in Newark
last night a meeting which marked the open
ing of the New Idea campaign in Essex County.
II characterized of the most demon
strative political gatherings In the history of the
Republican League for Limited Franchises and
Equal Taxation. Sheriff Frank II. Sommer who
presided the gathering. introduced by As
semblyman W. Fellowes Morgan, president of the
league. and made q brief speech referring TO the
direct primaries. under which the coming fight is
be made.
Mr.-Colby the first speaker. and in present
ing him the Sheriff provoked tremendous
burst of applause by saying ''One good term de-
serves another"
Senator Colby reviewed the reform legislation
that he has practically compelled the Legislature
10 pass told of what he intended do IL re-
elected and then. by dissecting the recent speech
of his rival. Thomas ]. Raymond. practically tore
HIS props from under him.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
TAFT NOTIFICATION PROGRAMME.
The Day in Gincinnati-Neighboring Ken
tuekv Cities to Join In Celebration.

Cincinnati July 23.-Indications that i'm
r1ense crowd will be here next Tuesday when w.
H Taft will be officially Informed of his nomina-
ton for the Presidency. Covington and Newport,
Ky and other over-the-river neighnors- will join
Cincinnati in the celebration.
Six historic flags will be among those decorating
the platform on which the ceremony will take
place. They belong to collector who has one nag
from each national convention notification cere-
rony and inaugural for the last twenty-four years
The Oldest of the flags formed part Of the decora-
tions at the time James G. Blaine was informed
of his nomination.
The following official programme for the day,
which differs in several details from the one orig
inally proposed was announced to-day;
Z a. n1.-salutes from the hiltops: music in pub
lie places during The day =. ,-,-,o
Taft: ceremony consist of invocation. singing,
presentation raising and acceptance of flag, singing
i0:45 a m.-Escort notification committee from
Hotel Sinton TO residence of Charles p Taft; Will
nin niiftee r. at i0''A'' "''e'' ''ii-'''i'i ''
10 platform erected the lawn of Charles P.
Tafts residence where he vii be ofaciany in
2 p m-Review OF the marching clubs by Will
p m-Daylisht fireworks on Government
Square.
committee through suburbs.
5 p, m.-Releasing of Thousands Of balloons in
different parts of the city.
s D nIInformaI luncheon at Country Club for
p. m-Ffreworks display and concert at Eden
Park, with notification COMMITTEES viewing same
from steamer Island Queen.
The nonpartisan nature of the demonstration in
Mr. Tafts honor has been emphasized by the
active interest the preparations for the day
by well-known Democrats of Cincinnati. William
Allen. prominent Democrat, will be marshal Of
the parade.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
IN LINE WITH DECISION.
Handling of Rebate Cases Here
Confirmed by Illinois Court.

In the prosecution of the Standard OH Company
Of Indiana the government contended that sep
srate offence under the Elkins law committed
every time carload OF goods shipped at the
illegal Irrespective of the that settle
rnent was made to each carload. When the set
Elements made they embraced a number of
carloads.
TIE Court Of Appeals Of the 7th Circuit in re-
versins the decision Of Judge lands held that
this subdivision Of the offence by carloads was
improper. and that the offence not complete
until the freight bills actually paid at the
duced illegal rate
In this respect the decision Of the upper court
was a confirmation OF the theory adopted by the
District Attorney the Southern District OF New
York in the prosecution of the New York Central
Railroad and the American Sugar Refining Com
pany. In the case against the railroad company
the indictment contained six counts. each count
representing a monthly settlement and payment Of
sreights on all Of the carload lots shipped during
the preceding month.
The government contended that every time such
settlement was made and the railroad company
paid a rebate from the lawful rate all these
loads a single offence committed and Judge
Holt sustained the contention of the government
and fined the railroad company $4,000 for each
such monthly settlement, or slos.ooo in all.
The American Sugar Refining Company was
prosecuted upon the same theory for receiving
these rebates and fined and has paid slesooo
New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
NAY GET WRIT, BUT CAN'T APPEAL
Governments Power to Bring Criminal Case
Before Supreme Court Limited.

washington, July BIN reference to Attorney
General Bonapsrte's statement from Leno1. Mass,
.ha. an appeal cannot be taken TO the Supreme
Court OF the United States from the decision Of
,be Tinted States Circuit Court Of Appeals In Chi
aso in the Standard OH case, it is said at the De-
x,z--r,enf of Justice that appeal lies under the
-.,esent law 10 the Supreme Court from a final
s,ss-nent of the Circuit Court Of Appeals in a
criminal case as matter Of right The government,
to-ever has right 10 present 10 the Supreme
r-er-- an anplication for a writ of certiorari in
,ases os this character. and. indeed, in all crimi-
-si cases II is in the discretion Of the court
whether a writ Of that character prayed for should
be granted.
II is recalled that the Supreme court mas IN a
,arpe number of cases denied such applications,
,,,t executions have recently been made 10 this
rule and the Department of Justice officials be
lseve that because OF the very great Importance
Of this case and public interest in it, the court
would grant the application. In the last few
New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
MANY URGE GOVERNOR TO RUN.
He Refuses to Disclose Decision Until Ready
to Make Statement.

Saranac Inn n. Y, July Ex-Governor Hughes
was asked to-day with regard to the requests ne Is
receiving that he should declare himself as "iihhs
20 accent denomination. He declined TO coament
On the matter but left no doubt that he contem-
plated making q statement on the subject very
soon 1t is no secret that he is being strongly urged
by many Republican leaders 70 accept q renomina-
ton and that he is giving the matter much con-
sideration He naturally is deeply interested in the
existing political situation in the state and fully
appreciates his own relation il, but he declines
TO disclose his decision until he is ready TO make
public statement.
Many invitations 10 speak are being received by
the Governor, but he has not decided definitely on
his engagements. He has planned too remain here
until the middle of August II is not likely that he
Will do any campaign speaking before the meeting
AT youngstown, Ohio where he is scheduled to take
part on September in the opening of the national
Republican campaign in that state.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
MR.. GOMPERS DEFENDED.
Herman Robinson Justitfes Labor
Leaders Stand for Bryan.

Hartman Robinson general organizer OF the
American Federation Of Labor and the representa-
tive Of President Gonlpers in the East, issueh
statement Yesterday in defence OF Mr. Gornpers
n,edre TO support Bryan and the Denocrauc paatS
and urging the union men 20 DO the saihe- i
Robinson said:
Tbe constitution of the American Federation OK
Labor says that it cannot at us conaen Tsr1o
dorss any Political party sshe1 Ta however does
not nrohift the local or international unions Iron
indorsing any political party. though unsrS that
American Federation of Labor unions cannot ia sa
dorse any political party X tnar se re Socialist
ticLet would be in violation of the ruies oL THO
American Federation of Labor ,.,,. .o de-
,,sr are votes anv more than Mr. Gompers can, ana
he did not pledge the vote OF M laool .ba Tntons 70
he was said to have done He urges ehe The Demo
ti ou.s nartv in it's platform has promised pracu
caIIy all the unions wanted Whhe ule
party has made no concessions
as 70 the campaign of the Independence League
end the attacks made on Bryan on its oenaii ~
said he would say nothing at present
Mr. Hertzel business agent of the ln'ernatioii'4
Association of Machinsts speaking on tne heais'
party. said:
II aeems apnarent that the only reason MI tIe
Is col,ls H Ero.s thaf he cannot be elected nlrn-
SELF and he going to prevent I.aue, rarty
elected There Is no doubt shas rom Bryan Both
and Hearst are supposed to represent raaicsi
Democracy but when Hearst Gannoe - Se,n a. white
self ne does not want to see SlySi III N'o
House That is a queer sort OF pohtics-
1.,.s w Dourherty. general secretary OF the
r+.,t,o,al Brotherhood of Bookoinders. said tnat
the f4earst movement was evidently intendea 10
spit the Bryan vote. and there was every leAsO
tn believe fl would do
New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
FREAK STORMHIT CITY
Continued from ar~ pax-.

the passengers OF a boat that was making n,
slip at the time and was close that splinter,
of the pole fell In shower about them. r,
burned out electric lights and fans intsrssr.d
with foundries factories and shops using eIsc
tric power and made passengers on the street
cars feel uncomfortable as il flashed along n.
feed wires.
the heavy dounpour washed hundreds ~
Young srarrows from the trees In the uuhl,,
parks and the neighborins cats quickly d,s-
covered the fact and feastsd on the d!sab,sd
birds.
The ferryboat Washington. OF the Cortandr
street line. was entering the slip and was close
to the bridge when the lightning splintered tas
nagpole on the hood OF the ferry slip with a
loud crash and a binding fash. nunns.r
of passengers were at the bow Of the boat ready
TO leave The passengers quickly recovered and
turried1y left the boat. This fash put out O.
commission temporarily the electric lights IN
the station and the lights and fans IN the big
Office building.
BANKERS HOME STRUCK
The dwelling struck was that OF z z C.
Young. the banker. 1t faces the Boulevard ard
occupies the entire block between Montgomery
street and Glenwood avenue. The bolt hit and
set fire to the cupola- The flames were so high
III.
were called had difficulty IN getting sufficient
pressure TO reach the blaze. They were luckily
aided by the rain that descending in sheets
and the flames We're confined 70 the eupoIa and
extinguished in half an hour.
When the roof Of Christ Hospital was struck
DR.. @. X. Dickinson. the chief surgeon was IN
charge. He Immediately sent IN an alarm o,
fire, and then he, with the nurses and house
surgeons. hastened through the wards quieting
the patients The frernen found the lightning
had run along the metal roof. but had not
ignited the woodwork
LIGHTNING RIPS OFF ROOF.
The roof OF John J. Gorman's house at No.
SIS Bergen avenue, Jersey City. was torn or By
lightning. Firenen OF Engine Company forced
the doors and found no fire. The rain did as
much damage the lightning Mr.. German
and his family in the city.
There little change in the percentag- o..
humidity. and notwithstanding the heavy rains
Of the afternoon the decrease was only Q per
cent. At the Battery. where the weather Is
generally the coolest in the city. there was no
breeze and the park deserted The hurnd-
fly at o'clock a. m was IS, its highest per-
centage. and at o'clock D. N. il was 50 The
o'clock a. m. increased gradually, and By
o'clock D. m. reached sS degrees its highest
point for the day. Rain, with fresh east TO
southeast winds. IS predicted for to-day and
Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
GOOD NEWS FROM SOUTH.
Georgian and Kentuckaan Say Taft
May Carry Their States.

A c. Iangston of Atlanta, and w. II. Tappan.
of Louisville, brought to New York yesterday some
encoura ginz political news from their states re-
garding the prospects for Republican victory in
November.
Mr.. Langston said at the Hotel Knckerbocker
he believed that only the negro question in Georgia
would prevent the Republicans from carrying that
state AS It is he said Mr.. Taft will cut heavily
into the Democratic vote.
For the first time in my iife'' said Mr.. Lang
ston, 'I shall vote the Republican ticket. and
scores OF business acquaintances of mine from
Virginia to Texas will do the With the ne
groes practically dsfranchsed IN Georgia, men who
have always been Democrats will no longer fear
domination by them and this year VIII support the
Republican ticket. If the negro question could be
shelved, I am that Georgia and other South
ern states would become Republican"
Mr. Tappan, who is staying at the Hotel Bel
mont, said:
"I think you put Kentucky in the Repuo-
lican column this year. We want none Of Bryan.
and many Democrats have told me Of their fnten-
ton to work and vote against his election. The
election Of Governor Wilson Republican, shows
the feeling in Kentucky and, in my opinion, pre-
sages the carrying of the state for Mr.. Taft"
New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
wEsrPoRT TOWN HALL DEDICATED
Gift Of General John Tyler Cutting to HIS
Native Place
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Westport, n. Y July 23.-GeneraI John Tyler
Cutting. president of the OIdsmobile Company OF
New York. dedicated here to-day the town hall
ard library. which will be known as the John
Tyler Cutting Memorial Hall The building was
erected by the general and given to Westport IN
memory OF his mother and in honor Of the piacs
OF his birth The general turned the building over
TO the community. and expressed the hope that tfe
hsIl might always prove an enduring memorial
for honesty and truth. and that the people OF
Westport might have the pleasure OF meeting tns
poets. philosophers artists historians heroes and
hurnorists that would be gathered there IN tneir
books.
The dedication was attended by large nun1oe1
OF people from Westport. well great many
New Workers who spending the summer ne'e'
Among those present were Albert J. Weber, jugs
Frank b. Deiehantys Police Captain Desnants'
Beverly r. Robinson. Francis Garrstson and DE-
James French.
Following the address Of General Cutting
speech was made by Commodore Wadhans. OF us
United States Navy. followed by several n'efnoes
Of the library committee. One OF the notewor'H,
features OF the dedication the attsncanee 0-
four generations OF the Cutting family
New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
WATSON ASSAILS BRYAN.
Urges South to Become Politically
Uncertain n gain.

Macon Ga. July 23.-Thomas E. Watson Popu-
list candidate for President, opened his campaign
here tonight in speech OF one hour TO an au-
dience that taxed the capacity of the Grand Opera
House His assaults were all directed at Bryan
and his praises were for Roosevelt and Taft. His
charge against Bryan of refusing to vote for Crisp
as Speaker in the Democratic caucus because OF
his being a Confederate was heard in silence. He
appealed tc the South to cast off her political
shackles to Democracy He said. in part:
South back into the position Of national influence
which she held before the Ciyil war and to bring
back the reign of Democratic principles as they
were practised In the 4os and SOS. The greatest
ss If 'f the sps Southern people would
selves they could easily throw off the dominatiSn i9
ern States through the machinery Of the Demo-
You esI yourselves pemocrats-Andrew Jackson
Democrats Thomas Jefferson Democrats-and you
oples for which Andrew Jackson and Thomas JEFF
Mr.. Bryan's platform is one which Andrew Jackson
would have spurnsd andThomas Jefferson dsspissa
In 1898 Mr.. Watson claimed to be as good Popu-
For eight years Bryan wore every shred Of
elothing which Popqsm i had in its wardrobe S In
tered zealously into the Parker campaign which he
himself had Denounced as sell-out to the Wall
In Denver he was absolutely in despotic control
ens az the sa dona hs o
was bounced. The platform is Just what he made
IL, dnd tnat Is one OF tIie
abanjonments of principle that political history
represents. What right had he TO demand the
support of those citizens who Democratic in
principle upon such a platform as thts7
And particularly what right has he 10 expect the
support of the South? Upon one principle alone
can he hope to get IT, and that is upon the idea
cratic ticket, matter how offensive in principle
the platform may be, nor how much the candidate
may insult her.
Mr. Bryan understands the helplessne.s Of the
South and exploits Il to the very utmost. In the
Southern States he must draw 156 F the 242 electo
raj votes that necessary to his and yet
he has treated the Southern States a purely
negligible quantity. In return for her 1856 electoral
votes she gets nothfng-absolutely nothing. The
platform recognizes interest of hers. II the
south will follow me In this campaign; revoltng
against the odious conditions under which she is
expected to Mr.. Bryan, she will al once re-
sumo her old place in the sisterhood Of sections.
EeinR now a Democratic asset which be count
ed on with certainty, nobody regards her pays any
attention to her interests thinks Of her feelings
let the South become politically uncertain. and
she will again become politically great.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
AT LAST TAMMANY RATIFIEs.
Youne Mems Democratic Club of Harlem
"Fires First Gun"

The first indication of any interest held by Tam
many Hall In the ticket nominated at Denver was
given last night when a fortnight after the nam
ing Of Bryan and Kern the Young Mems Demo
cratic Club of Harlem held ratification meet
tnS ar its clubhouse in West 1s9th street Magis-
trate Wish leader of the 21st Assembly District.
in which the clubhouse is. made the chief
torfcaI effort of the evening In the absence of
Ia0is Nixon who was expected to be present, but
who sent instead telegram. in which he referred
m the meeting as 1.-The first step in the stam-
pede for Bryan
Daniel T. Cohalan who did the talking for
Charles F. Murphy when McCarren thrown
out of the state convention Carnegie Hall. sent
letter in which he called the nominations ex-
cellent and the platform sufficient and strong"
Resolutions were passed promising the support of
the club to the ticket and praisng the strong I'M
pression'' made upon the party platform by the
Tammany delegation through the handling of
Murphy
New-York tribune., 1908-07-24
SPEAKS THOUGH MOTHER IS DEAD.
News Does Not Stop Chairman of Wisconsin
Democratic Convention-No Ticket Named.

Milwaukee, July 2s-Diseusted over what they
term the failure Of the Democratic State Conven-
ton to accomplish anything, more than fifty dele
gates from various parts of the state got together
this afternoon, following the final adjournment OF
the convention without naming candidates, and
agreed to circulate nomination papers for a state
ticket headed by A. j. Schmitz of Milwaukee. for
Governor, and Burt williams of Ashland, for Lieu
tenant Governor.
Just before Permanent Chairman F. NJ. Cieary
began the delivery of his speech the convention
to-day he learned of the death of his mother. He
braveiy went through with the speech, however.
and there was nothing in his bearing. except an
unusual gravity, 20 indicate the strain he was
under The appointment of a chairman pro tenn
at the conclusion of his address, which was fol-
lowed by resolution OF sympathy, gave to the
delegates their first knowledge of Mr.. C1eary's
bereavement.