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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
PAPER INQUIRY NEAR END.

Washington. May 13.-The select committee Oh
the House which is investigating the WOOD pulp
srd mint paper question is working hard TO hnlsh
is work in time report at this session OF Coi-
s-ress To further this end. Chairman Mann To-
a. announced that night sessions will probably be
held. -,
Jorn Norris representative Of tie American uo-
fishers Association. was on the stahd Inc eh'ii
5s,- answering questions as to statements ne hau
made in his long examination
Mr. Norris said there had been material oe-
rrease in the demand for paper since beCeilIpe
4+a slid 2 srrinkage in advertising besah i'll NV
yort, CITY 2 bout November 10 last ana eiaseu
.ro,l, ten columns a day for each paper oi'e
,-,cr = Sunday issue had shrunk IS" COLUMNS aa
,,,,7r,are5 with the corresponding SUNDAY ol 'i9
7rre,-ious wear The average advertising III me s
d. ,anars he said sIrank about thirty columns
What was the character of the adNercsihs 'i"'
sl-rar,L2 -, asked Chairman Mann
..r- Was largely Of the luxurious. IKE au'olio
49, -r7,ere also was shrnkage in real estate
ADV Refreshments -
r. ,,-l,a+ reriod Of time did that shrinkage con-
-5nuc2- asked Mr.. Stafford
Il, IS sub on" replied Mr. Norris
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
LOOKING TO FANCHER
Turfmen Hope He VII Szcing
Orer-Burr Sees WOOdruf.

The illness of Senator Foelker, in Poughkeepsie,
and the adjournment of the special session of the
Legislature until Monday dulled interest yesterday
in the political situation State Chairman Woodruff
at headquarters part of the day. but would
not talk about the election of Wallace in the 18th
District. That the state chairman and the Gov
do get along very well Ia secret.
Senator Burr Of the Suffolk Nassau district
called the state chairman Yesterday. but neither
the Senator the state chairman had anything
to say afterward. Senator Burr voted against the
Asne~Hart bill. and his friends believe that he
will vote the way when it up again.
Watch Fancher," the turfmen said yesterday
when they discussed the racing bills. Senator
Fancher, who halls from the Clean district,
'kidnapped' the day the taken
the racing bills. barely reaching the Senate Cham
Der in time for the bill Since then the
Republicans of his district have nominated his
cessor leaving Mr. Fancher at liberty to retire
from active politics. The racing people to
think that Senator Fancher is with them in opposi-
ton to the Governors anti gambling bills and
that his vote will offset the vote of Senator Wal
lace, the from the Niagara Orleans dis
trict.
General Woodford was asked yesterday if SEN
would have any effect upon Governor Hughe5's
candidacy for the Presidency. He replied:
we have not been discouraged during the last
six weeks when Secretary Taft's managers
vehemently claiming everything in sight. We
unduly elated that the tide has begun to
way. Governor Hughess straightforward
and manly letter about the Vice Presidency and
his splendid personal victory in the Niagara Senate
fight have certainly strengthened his candidacy
the Presidency. The plain people beginning
to understand Just what kind of he is They
like fighter who doesn't brag, but who fights and
wins. We claiming nothing, but entirely
satisfied with the present condition and outlook of
Governors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
THREE FACTIONS CONTEST GEORGIA
Delegation May Be Instructed for Taft If
Old Line Republicans Control.

Atlanta. May 12-There are three distinct fac
lions in the field seeking control of the Republican
State Convention which will meet IN Macon 10
morrow Eighty-nine counties out Of the IA nave
elected contesting delegations the state cOnven
ton Some of these counties. like Fulton, in which
ia situated Atlanta. have three sets of delegates
not only to the Macon convention but 70 chicago
If the old line administration Republicans. led
bv Chairman Johnson secure control. Mr. Johnson.
n 7. johnson and Judson Lyons. the last two
neSroes will be three of the delegates TO the ma
ttonal convention probably with Taft instructions
The other factions now IN evidence are the
Rlodyett party. led by Thomas Blodgett. a brother
If the Atlanta postmaster, and which is anti
Roosevelt and the Sistrunk faction
Mr. Blodgett has called an independent conven-
ton for Saturday in Macon. and the Sistrunk State
League held a convention in Atlanta short time
ago naming full delegation TO the national con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
DISSECTS VREEL4ND BILL
Chase National Bank President Sees
FLAGS IN Currency Measure.

The fact that the Vreeland currency bill will prob
sbly pass the House to-day caused considerable IN
terest in the measure be taken by bankers yes
1erdav Most of them seemed regard it as a
relatively harmless bill and much less Objectionable
than The Aldrich bill. They pointed out that il WAS
AT emergency measure pure and simple and said
that The real work Of currency reform should be
pushed vigorously by the commission for which the
hill provides.
b Hepburn president OF the Chase National
Bank and also chairman Of the currency conrnls-
sion OF the American Bankers Association, SAID
that so far as the bill recognized the assets OF the
hanks acquired in the regular course Of business as
the rropcr security fer circulating notes II was a
sten in the right direction and great advance hut
mat The requirement that a condition precedent
10 taking out the contemplated circulation a DAM
must have outstanding United States bond secured
circulation was absurd for the reason that banks
have no control over their circulation. He added:
BY the terms of the act the process OF taxing
our circulation is cumbersome and dliatoTy, ai i
80 e++ns+ior may become aggravated during the
o.rjod in which the circulation is being obtained
Then too the fact that the situation IS &c -
advertised the action of the
Clearing house associations which the Dill pro
Ids for What Congress ought to do is 10 allow
5a-y of the Treasury and Controller OF 1he CuI
rercy 70 issue emergency currency 10 lhe eAIe I
Of 50 per of their capltai STOCK emo IIGhe
the same lien upon the assets OF inc
l. would be a lien upon all the assets OF the
hanks instead Of upon any segregated porIoI
Then the procuring OF circulation Wonio e q SIN
y.Ie between the banks and the treasury;
Prior approval the part of the secretary slu
1-cntroIier would prevent any hank under dls-
-F1Is rreyent failure 10 redeem us NOTES.
Should there be any failure the enormous taA
imposed would enable the soXernrent 10 pay IN; ne
without either loss 10 llselI OI seiIou' i--
q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
BLOU'N UP IN FACTORY.
T5co Likely to Die as Result Of
Explosion of FreJcOr6s.

The explosion Of materials in the mixing room
OF fireworks factory at Barley street and
Workman avenue East New York. yesterday.
blew small building TO pieces. tore large hols
in the ground and nearly killed three men Two
of them we're removed in a dying condition 20
the Bradford Street Hospital
The injured are Emanuel Spiezio. owner Of the
fireworks plant: Antonio Lazettra, Of No. 1iS
Jackson street and Joseph Shapicio. Of No. 252
Skillrnan avenue. brother-in-law of Spiezio.
Shapicio was not burned so badly as the others.
He was taken the ST. Mary's Hospital
Spiezio was not expected 70 live through the
night
IL was the second explosion TO occur on the
premises in year. The plant consists OF six
buildings OF one story each and about fifteen
feet square. situated in the middle OF piece OF
bogland-
The roar Of the explosion and shaking OF this
ground were felt mile away. Beams and torn
woodwork along with fragments OF pots used
for mixing stuffs and tools were hurled in tho
air for hundreds OF feet. The three men were
bare of clothing and unconscious when picked
UP. They had been shot seventy-five feet
through the air.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
DRINK TO MEMORY OF DIPLoDoCUs

Berlin MAY 13.-NiiaIn J. Holland oifec'Ni u
-r-- carnegie Museum II Pittsburs has co1npie'ed
-, ~ - mounting the Of the diplodocus
skeleton the gift Of Andrew Carnegie to the I'm.
r,e-or : dinner was given tonight IN honor Oh
NJ Holland by 2 distinguished company OF "ei
man scientists university professors ana Imperial
Officials Herr Theodore Won MoeiIer, Formerly
rr,ssian Minister of State and Commerce pre-
SIDED while >arnons those present were Fr"IessoiS
Brand and Waldeyer, OF Berlin University Fn'S
Councillor Naunann. Baron Won dem Bussche-
ts.55c,tgse, formerly first secretary of the Ger
MN Embassy at Washington, and DR. Stumpf'
rector cf the university
Herr Won Moeller proposed Mr.. Carnegies heal'h
and The entire company cheered the name OF the
ironraster Mr. Holland made suitable response.
Professor Branca the well known director OF Inc
Geological archaeological Museum, and Professor
Jacket made amusing speeches on the diplodocus'
after which the company stood and drank 10 the
memory II the dead animal.
Nj Holland will leave for Paris tomorrow to
mount Mr.. Carnegie's gift 10 France
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
CURRENCY BILL SAFE
FOTE THIS AFTERNOON.
Some of the "Insmgents WOn OUer
bu amendment.
IFror The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington, May 13.-Representative Hayes
Of California, one of the leading currency III
surgents-' as the followers of Mr. Fowler nave
come to be termed has deserted the ranks ana
agreed to vote for the Vreeland bill tomorrow
His example will be followed by at least ten
other members who had resolved TO oppose the
measure and were encouraged in their deter
-nina,ion l,y the arguments of Mr.. Hayes
The method taken by the House leaders to per-
suade Mr. Hayes is the addition OF an amend
merit which he all along has been contendins
for and which he says makes the Freeland
measure a good This amendment will be
introduced the floor tomorrow by the Cali
fornian. 1t provides that all notes issued under
the bill shall state on their face that they are
secured by bonds or other securities approved by
the Secretary of the Treasury. The amendment
also strikes out that provision of the bill which
specifies that such notes shall state on their
face that they will be redeemed by the United
States in lawful money on presentation at the
Treasury. Mr.. Hayes contends that the pro-
vision TO be omitted makes the government
guarantee the notes while his amendment will
put them on the same basis as other national
bank notes.
The bill Will be brought in under a rule per-
hitting two amendments, one being the cur
rencv hill introduced early in the session by
John Sharp Williams which will receive the
COMPLIMENTARY vote of the Democrats, and the
other that offered by Mr.. Hayes. Not more than
four hours debate will be granted. and the vote
will be taken at > O'Clock. There is little doubt
that the measure will be passed by safe ma
jority since Mr.. HAYES and his supporters have
been won over Representatives Fowler and
Prince. however. still struggle against what ap-
pears 10 te the inevitable and say that at least
dozen Republicans will join the minority in vot-
ing against the measures Mr.. Prince said to-day
that the Hayes amendment was simply bait
to pass the bill and that il and many other
features of the measures will be stricken out
hv the Senate. He also remarked that the
Speaker would amend the Ten Comma ndments II
he thought there was vote in 1T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14

Dallas Tex Nav 13.-Reports from three Con-
gress district Republican conventions in Texas yes
tcrday say that all Of the delegates were instructed
Taft.
Baton Rouge La May 13.-The 6th District Re-
publican convention here to-day elected W j..
Rehan of Ibersville Parish. and W. G.. Reilly. of
East Felecina Parish, delegates and W r.
Frazier of St. Tammany Parish. and II. ID. Bick-
ham of Washington Parish. alternates TO Chicago.
and instructed them for Taft. Resolutions ndors-
ing tn. administration of President Roosevelt were
adopted
Lake Charles, La. May !3.-The eth District Re
publican convention here last night elected w. 3,
Colbert of Cacasieu Parish. and DR.. A n.
Boagni. of ST. Landry Parish. delegates and W.
A Cornish of Cacasieu Parish. and W. z. Fowler.
of Rapides Parish. aefnates to the national con-
vention and instructed them for Taft.
Norfolk, Va May 13.-The negro Republican con-
vention in the I'd District split here to-day ii
question of permanent organization. and n
testing delegations to the national convention
announced as follows: Taft deegates-John Alex
ander of Norfolk City, and Henry Cromwell, OF
Norfolk County; alternates. }. +. Freeman Of
Norfolk City, and Joe Raney, of Norfolk County.
Foraker or Hughes Irregular contesting deegates)
DR. G. Jarvis Bowen, of Norfolk City, and John
s. Collins of Portsmouth; alternates. George Mel
vim of Portsmouth, and Wiley Croker, of Suf-
folk DR.. Bowen recalled some time ago as
consul at Guadeloupe. French West Indies
I.ynchburg W. V, May i3.-The negroes of the
9Th Virginia District in convention here to-day.
denounced the recent Lily-White Republican state
convention and elected j. H. Wilson, OF Keysville
and W A. Merchant of Lynchburg. as contesting
delegates TO the national convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
SEVEN TURN CATHOLIC.
DIR. McGarrey and Com panions Re-
signed from Episcopal Church.
lRv Telegraph 70 The Tribune. ]

Philadelphia May 13.-Dr- William McGarvey
former rector of St. Elzabeth's. and six other
c1erSvmen. who recently resigned from the
Protestant Episcopal ministry. have presented
themselves to Archbishop Ryan for preparation
to be received into the priesthood OF the Catholic
Church.
They are besides DR.. McCiarvey. Maurice L.
CowL William l.. Hayward. William H. McClef-
Ian and Edgar y. Cowan. all Companions OF tns
Saviour of which DIR. Mc6iarvey was SUPERIOR
Charles E. Boules. formerly of RavensUood. Ill.
and otto W Gromod. until recently or west
Pullman. Ill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
CAUSE OF HARVARD STooP" FOUND.
lBy Telegraph TO The Tribune

by Telegraph to The Tribune
Boston May i3.-Deep trousers pockets are more
dangerous than French heels or corsets, said DR..
J. E. Goldthwate. OF Harvard. in an address be-
fore the Massachusetts Medical Gymnasium Asso-
citation to-day They enable to stick their
hands way down in the pockets throwing the body
into the position may call the Harvard stoop.
as il is so prevalent there, ne said DR. Gold
thwaite said he had ordered some students suffer
ing from thi. to have the pockets shortened.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
'FoELkER's CONDITION NOT GOOD.

Poughkeepse. May 13.-Anxiety is again felt for
Senator Otto G. FOelkner. of Brooklyn. who is ill
here, following operation for appendicitis. The
condition of the patient at midnight not salts
factory to those in attendance him. Senator
Foelker passed rather good day, and is said to
have been relieved mentally at the receipt of the
that the supporters of Governor Hughes in
the latter's anti-racetrack gambling campaign had
been successful in the election in the 9Th Senate
District
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
PENNY POSTAGE WITH BRITAIN.

London May IS.-AddEessins trade conferences
IN London tonight. John Henniker Heaton. NJ P.
the father of imperial penny postage. IN adVo-
eating "A penny telegraph rate between Great
Britain and the Continent Of Europe. said that IL
was common knowledge that penny postage with
the Urited States would be adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
FAIL TO INSTRUCT FOR BRYAN.

Boston, May 13.-The Democratic convention Of
the nth Congress District elected tonight James
y TimiIty and Fred A Fnnegan delegates to the
national convention. A motion instruct the
delegates to vote for William j. Bryan for Presi-
Dental candidate defeated. and they will go to
Denver unnstructed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14

Amherst Mass May l3.-The body OF George H.
,.Iough of New York City, member OF the junior
class in Amherst College. who was drowned in the
Connecticut River yesterday after canoeing trip
vas recovered late to-day. II wcC taken TO local
undertaking rooms and viii latcs be sent 70 New
York for burial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
REPUBLICAN DISTRICT CONVENTIONS.

Oakland Cal, May 13.-The Republicans of the
Sd Congress District here yesterday elected George
w Reid and G. G. Halliday delegates to the Chi
cago convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
INTERNATIONAL POLICE IN TANeIER

Tangier. MAY ia Franco-Spansh police force
has irs tailed at Tangier- The Frenehrnen oc-
cupy pests outside and the Spaniards inside the
city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14

Paducah Ky. May i5.-The jury in the case Of
Robert H Holowell. who sued his brother. John
z EIolloweH and twenty-seven other alleged night
riders OF Caldwell County for $4,000 damages for
driving him and his family from the state. awarded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
NIGHT RIDERS BURN DESPITE TROOPS
Brother Must Pay Man Driven from Ken
lucky Damages of $4,000.

West Union Ohio. May 1s.-"Night riders burned
last night the large barn OF William Shell. four
miles west of this city. almost under the very
noses OF soldiers of the troops. under COM
mand of Captain Darneu. The property loss is
$500 Only one the riders, who sent two
men on foot up to the barn 90 fire the building.
Shell is an independent tobacco grower, mem
Der OF the Law and order League.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14

Branch ticket offices open 500 AN TO
600 PM at the following places.
NEW YORK: l4s. 245. AIS and 1918
Broadway. 225 Fifth Avenue. q 5 Column
bus Avenue and ISL West l25th Street.
BROOKLYN: 33sand 726 Fulton Street
and e54 Broadway
Railroad and Pullman tickets can Be
secured a. any of these Offices. OF will be
delivered upon request by special repre-
sentative Who can answer all questions
Address L. F. Vosburgh. 1916 Broad
way. Phore $3.50 Madison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-14
Tickets and Sleeping-Car
Accommodations

Ticket Offices at Grand Central
Station and the Station at l25th
Streetarcopenday andnightevery
day in the year.
Principal downtown ticket office,
1916 Broadway, is open every DE-
(holidays and Sundays included),
from 500 AN. to 1000 Pm.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-26
Daily Death Lis.

Robert Il. oliver. 35 years, Holland
Mich: accidental drowning
Anthony Besen. q months, 26 Home:
cholera infantum.
John Radke. years. l76 Superior:
scarlet fever
Edna Sweitzer. years, lf2 Cham
berlain; scarlet fever
Mrs. Stacey. 10 years. Harper hos
pital; shock.
Lawrence Broglan. so years. $40
Michigan. nephritis.
William Brennan. 81 years, 81 Mott
senility
John Sloan. 9 years. Childrens Free
hospital; entero colitls.
Josephine Walker. So years, 1900
Scotch: cancer.
Hugh McLachlan, as years. IL Cross
ley; apoplexy.
Mae Rafferty,. % years, ss2 Seven
teenNh; tuberculosis.
Edward Van Dusen. 22 years. Maui
NEE. Ohio: drowning.
Joseph Kicks, months, &c Peterson I;
entero colitis.
Johanna Schade. 81 years. S07 Seven
tenth: cancer.
Agnes Mckinley. 81 years. ,22 B-st;
pneumonia.
william j. Douglas. 50 years, III
Greenwood; diabetes meIletus
Thomas y. McDeFmott. ~ years, IL
Nineteenth; Brights disease.
May Duck. 6s years. 81 Ledyard;
bronchitis.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-26
FOND DU LAC, WIS.,,
SWEPT BY FIRE
FIVE CHURCHES AND MANY RESI-
DENcEs DESTROYED BY GAS.
oLlNE EXPLOSION.

FOND DU LAC. Wis, Sept. &C.
Fond Du Lac during the night was
swept by fire which at one time threat.
ened to destroy the city. Five church.
es and number OF residences were
destroyed and 5000 persons in the best
residence district were preparing to
fee. fearing the city's doom was at
hand. Water was scarce and the fire
fighters sent from Oshkosh TO aid the
local department were hindered in
Their. work on this account.
The fire started with an explosion
Of gasoline at midnight. In an hour
three churches had been destroyed
and loss Of 100000 caused. Al l
o'clock 1t was seen that fourth
church would follow the other three
and soon the fifth was aflre.
Here are the losses In the order Ia
which they burned Crescent Automo-
bile and Machine Co, garage and fif-
teen autos burned; plant wrecked by
explosion: st. Joseph's Roman Catho-
lie church, total loss, cost $4,000;
Mrs. T. s. Nayhan, residence burned,
Mrs. Mayhan and daughter rescued
by Hremen; Rev. NJ. J. Taugher, resi-
dence burned; DR.. l.. A. Bishop. resi-
dence destroyed: st. Peters Lutheran
church destroyed with loss of S60,'
600; Congregational church, totally de
stroyed; Salem Evangelical church
burned; Presbyterian church, partl,
The Detroit times., 1908-09-26
POLICE HAVE
BAD RED man
JOS. eRANT, PARoLED CONVICT,
ADMITS RoselNc HOME OF
OR. w. r. TIFFIN.

Joseph Brant, claiming To be . a.
rect descendent OF Brant, the nOted'
Indian chief after whom the city OF
Brantford, Ont, Is named. IL locked
up in the Canfeld-ave. station. charged
with breaking his parole.
Brant, who Is half Indian and hair
Irish, Is one OF the smoothest thieves
with whom the police have had 10
deal After his arrest he admitted
that last Monday night he robbed the
home of DIR. w. r.. Tim. OF No. 1870
WOODY ard-ave., getting away with .
check for $500. gold watch and other
yaluables. After securing the vaiu-
ables he slept on couch until the
milkman woke him up In the morning.
He was captured when he attempted
to pass the check.
Braut first came under the notice
of the police two years ago when
number of daring burglaries were
pulled of in the northern part or the
CITY. He has the record OF having
done seven jobs In one night. AT one
OF the houses he entered he spread
the table and enjoyed fine lunch he
was sent to Jackson, but was paroieo.
Brant. or Hanavan, as he calls him.
self sometimes, has served time IN
Canadian prisons. having been con-
yicted OF attempted murder and ROD
berry. He IL a veteran OF the boer
war.
The Detroit times., 1908-09-26
cleveland DIDN'T
WRITE THAT
BRYAN LETTER
S. s. HASTINGS. EXECUTOR or
LATE PRESIDENTS EsTATE,
SHOWS WHY HE DOESN'T BE-
LIEvE THE MIssIvE GENUINE.

NEW YORK. Sept. 26.-The Times
publishes a letter from 8. s. Hastings,
executor OF the estate OF the late
Grover Cleveland, In which the writer
questions the authenticity OF q polit-
ical article purporting to have been
prepared and signed by the former
president, and which was published by
the Times after his death.
The article In question. which the
Times explains II had purchased of
magazine writer. made Mr.. Cleve-
land compare Mr. Taft and Mr.. Bryan
as presidential candidates to the dis
advantage OF the latter.
The publication OF the article over
Mr.. Cleveland's signature caused wide
comment and not a little discussion
as to its authenticity. Mrs. Cleve-
land at the time was quoted as say
ing:
Il do not believe II Is genuine"
The Times also publishes more let
ters from the man from whom the
article was purchased and earlier COM
munications from Mr.. Hastings, In
which the publishers were assured OF
the genuineness OF the matter at
tributed to Mr.. Cleveland.
In his letter to the Times, Mr.. Hast
ings says In part:
Since our interview of Sept. %
there has come to my knowledge EVIL
dence which leave In my mind no
doubt of the fact that the said article
was not written or signed by Grover
Cleveland, and therefore Is. In my
opinion, no longer entitled to credit
as his production. Mrs. Cleveland. In
my judgment, was right regarding It
when she positively declared to IN
since its publication, I don't believe II
Is genuine"
The genuineness Of the letter was
questioned upon two scores. az The
style of expression, which was pro-
nounced an awkward imitation. and
ca the sentiments Of the production.
which 1t was insisted Mr.. Cleveland
could not have entertained.