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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16

for the furtherance OF the public good, and !
heartily thank you for what you have done"
Mr. Bryan then was introduced by the President
and began his address. He followed by Gov
ernors Conner of Alabama. Meade OF Washington,
Hanly of Indiana, Wilson OF Kentucky, Hoch OF
Kansas and Sheldon OF Nebraska and Lieutenant
Governor Davidson of Texas. paper was read
for Governor Cumnns of Iowa, who was detained
by illness in his family Professor E. r Johnson
DR. c. NJ. Kober and H. S. Putnam presented ad-
dresses to be printed in the record.
Mr.. Bryan said in part:
I am a strict constructionist, if that means ms
d dc powers and that Constitutional mita-
lions should be carefully observed am jealous
of any encroachment upon the rights or the STATES
believing that the states are as indestructleie as
the Union is 1t is h hsisw do
believe, that it is just as imperative ina, tns
delegated to it as is that the states shall exer-
else the powers reserved to them Ihere Is . no
in which exploiting interests can take refuge from
both; and my observation is that nosenoi an, eu,
most-of the contentious over the me net" no
nation and state traceable to predatory cor
from deserved punishment or endeavoring to pre-
vent needed restraining legislation a.,
nations resources for future generations by reduc
ing waste to minimum. but that we Should see see
that which is in equity the property OF All the PEG.
pie. The earth belongs to each generation and It
perpetual franchises, making the multitude ser.
would be to unnecessarily impair the common store.
j am glad that Secretary Garfield emphasized this
point. 1t is that must always be kept In minc
by the nation and by the several states
Ex-Governor Blanchard Of Louisiana moved that
the convention adjourn sine die, but before put
ting the motion President Roosevelt said he wished
to extend his thanks to those who had attended
the conference.
The White House." he said, has held many
distinguished gatherings IN Its day, but 1 do rot
believe it has ever held distinguished q gather
ing as this, composed Of the Governors and the
representatives the executives Of all the states
of the Union,
II thank you for coming, and can assure you
that at least, no guests have ever been more well
come than Won have been to the White House.
The President then at 2:46 o'clock declared the
conference adjourned sine die.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
THANKS THE .GOPERNORS.
President Says Conference Has
Done Good-Many Speeches.

Washington, May 1.-THE third and last day of
the conference OF Governors began with every in
dication that important action would result A fun
attendance was present, and President Roosevelt
called the conference order at 10:l5 o'clock Gov
ernor Blanchard Of Louisiana, chairman Of the
committee on resolutions. once asked for and
received recognition present the declaration Of
principles.
At the close of Governor Blanchard's explanation
OF the declaration Of principles, Governor Glenn
suggested that the Governors meet in conference
with the President whenever two-thirds OF the
Governors requested it,
Governor Folk of Missouri, in supporting the
suggestion OF Governor Glenn said that he did so
because of his objection to taking any action
which might hereafter form a precedent He e1-
messed the highest regard for the Office OF Presi-
den. OF the United States and high personal re-
rard for its present occupant Governor Folk took
occasion TO express the benefit he had received
from the conference and the good he believed it
had accomplished. AT this point Governor Glenn
arose and acting as he said upon the suggestion
~ fine Governor Of Kentucky, whom he had FOUND
10 be a. very wise man, wanted TO Withdraw MS
motion amending the declaration
President Roosevelt before putting the declaration
20 a vo,. said he believed that any President
needed only the information that conference OF
..,y.-nors would be agreeable 10 the Governors as
an inspiration TO cali enc The report was then
.don,ed no dissenting voices being heard
The President then said he wished 10 say one
word before proceeding with the regular pro-
.r,mrne -One word of appreciation. he began
.-ss TO the high plane Of thought and action On
which the Governors have carried on TINS coiiAe
.,ce believe the conference has done gooo'
tie,,e Il will do very much good, and the reason
Sc in the spirit in which you gentlemen nave APP
preached your task You have WORKED eihcieii'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
DESMOND DUNE RESIGNS
Brooklyn Commissioner of Pubic
Works Saus He's Too Busy.

Desmond Dunno resigned suddenly as commas
sioner of Public Works of the Borough OF Brook
Ign yesterday. President Coler who received his
resignation when attending meeting or the
Board of Estimate, promptly accepted 1t when he
returned to his office.
President Coler denied stories that there had
been friction between himself and his Commission
of Public Works He was quite willing now
ever to admit the truth of Mr.. DUNES state
ment in his letter of resignation that the business
of the Desmond Dunno Company needed all OF Mr..
Dunne's time.
There was no politics in the resignation, it was
declared. Mr.. Dunno not and is not a poll
tician. He has independent means and large real
estate interests He found he could not give them
the time they required.
President Coer says that politics will have notn-
ing to do with the appointment OF Mr. dunno
successor Those familiar with the situation were
predicting last night that John Heffernan, Presi-
dent Coler's private secretary and borough sec
rotary under President Littleton, would be the
MANY years newspaper man, is a member or the
bar and is in every way fitted for the position MS
friends say.
bear on President Coler by his political allies the
anti McCarren forces to use the vacancy to fur
thor the downfall of Senator McCarren Only re-
centIv William e. Melody, leader OF the 4tn AS
sor,bIx, District whose resignation was demanded
~, Controller Metz when he deserted McCarreh'
noe exed I'M with a berth under President Coler
~ n.nrtx, commissioner of Public Works. 1t mas
heen suggested to President Coler that fa'rich
h leader of the 23d district. who also desert
Cd NcCarren would be much pleased u ie'ei'0
p;ca iob
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
HE LAID DOWN ON ME-" SAYS GATES
John W. Sues John E. Madden, Who Denies
That He Owes Him Anything

John ". Gates and John E. Madden now at
odds a sum that Gates says Madden owes him.
The amount involved is said to be only $500 When
Mr.. Gates asked yesterday about the suit he
said: Il bought stocks for him, and he laid
down on me-" Mr. Gates said that racetrack
transaction was involved.
Madden quoted saying that he did not
owe a cent TO Gates. The truth OF the affair is, "
he is reported to have explained. "he tried TO get
me into a stock deal involving Texas Oil and Re-
public Steel. At last he told me that he had his
strong box full OF those stocks and that not a
share Of il for sale.
las favor to he offered to see a Mr.. Fau-
chot and see If he could get me some OF the
stock. This was in return for information he had
about my horses, but il was favor L didn't ap-
precate and didn't accept
Now that he no longer comes to me and finds
out more about my horses than L know myself, he
sues for money that 1 don't owe him, and | Will
fight the suit in every court in the state. And
what's more I'll win, because Gates knows in his
heart that don't owe him a cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
SENATOR FOELKER TAKES MORTGAGE
For $4,000 on Manufacturing Plant-Rap-
idly Recovering Health.

The Binney-Godfrey Company of Kent avenue
and Rodney street Brooklyn, has filed in the office
Of the Register Of Kings County mortgage for
$50 900 made in favor Of State Senator Otto G..
Foelker A certificate Of title, issued by the Title
Guarantee and Trust Company. accompanied the
mortgage.
The instrument drawn up May 4. The
mortgage natures on May "A. 1914 1t bears per
cent interest The property mortgaged is the north
east corner of Kent avenue and Rodney street.
owned and occupied by the Binney Godfrey Com
pany which manufactures structural iron and steel
Dr j. Prescott Grant, who performed the opera
tion for appendicitis Senator Foelker, said yes
terday that the Senator was rapidly recovering.
DR. Grant said that when he called in an
operation was absolutely necessary. Had not
been performed Senator Foelkers life would have
been in jeopardy, the doctor declared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
STATE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD MEETS

Albany May 15.-The State Civil Service Com
mission, at its meeting to-day, agreed subject to
the approval OF Governor Hughes TO the classif-
cation Of several places IN the non-ccmpetitve
class They include the office OF deputy superin-
tencent Of marine fisheries in the office
est, Fish and Game Commission; four assistant
counsel secretary counsel. clerk Of secretary
in the Office OF the New York Charter Revision
Commission. and five additional examiners of trans
fers of stocks in the Office Of the State Controller
The commission denied the application Of James
s. Whipple, State Forest Fish and Game Commits
sioner for the classification in the non-competi-
tive class of the Office of secretary the superin-
tendent of marine fisheries and assistant superin-
tendent of state forests
The Commissioner announced that Us Of the z 73s
candidates who tried rthe recent examination for
clerk and junior clerk in the states service were
successful.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
YOUNG BOY FOUND AFTER 4a DAYS.
Brooklyn Child, Deserted by Captors, Unable
To Tell About Them

Bartolo Giufre the three-and- half year old
boy who kidnapped from the home of his
three days ago returned to them yesterday.
The day after the little fellow disappeared his
father, who is a grocer, received letter demand
ing a ransom OF & 90. Two DAYS later in another
letter the price was advanced S5,Ooo.
Policeman Fallon. of the Bedford avenue station
found the boy sleeping IN the hallway at No. 156
South lst street at ! o'clock yesterday morning.
The youngster well dressed and had appar
entity been well cared for. He had only answer
TO every question put TO him. and that Yes"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
SAYS HUGHES BOOM IS STRONG.
H. B. Mingle Thinks Governor Will Get
Presidential Nomination.

Harry B. Mingle secretary Of the Hughes Inior-
nation Bureau said yesterday that the Hushes
Presidential boom waxing nightly
We have received hundreds OF letters from all
around the country pedging support for Hughes
said Mr. Mngle. cit is not much a question OF
the pre-eminent fitness OF Secretary Tart for the
Presidency 1t Is question of carrying the state
If New York for the candidate OF the Republican
Marty Every one comedies that Secretary Taft, on
account OF his long and varied experience, Is the
hest equipped man for the place. but can he carry
New York? That is the question that is bothering
the leaders and it will continue to bother them
We know that Governor Hughes could easily carry
Nau, York and that is why We expect he will be
nominated at Chicago"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
COMFY ISLAND MURDERER AT LARGE

Louis Poggi. alias Louie the Lump" who shot
and killed Samuel Petchwidz alias Cyclone Louis
and Max Zweibach, alias kid Twist" on the
Bowery, Coney Island, Thursday night, still
at large last night. He is said TO have a big po-
litical pull" Carroll Terry. the singer in of
the resorts who the cause of the shooting and
who herself shot through the shoulder. is still
i'm the hospital. 1t is said she will recover Mabel
Leon the other girl. has not been found by the
police
The Coney Island Board OF Trade at special
meeting held last night at Stauchs adopted
resolution be sent to Mayor Mcclellan and Com
missioner Bingham suggesting the return OF old
ratrolmen transferred to other stations. because
they are familiar with the Coney Island precinct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
FILE TWENTY-FIVE ANrI-TAF1 CONTESTS

Chicago, May 15-Notices OF twenty-five contests
have been received by the Republican National
Committee in advance Of the meeting OF the sub
committee on arrangements. The contestants have
until May 81 to file their papers. and they ex-
pected number 200 when they all in. The list
as prepared by Secretary Dover follows:
Alabama. state and 4th and 9th districts: Arkan-
sas 9TH district: Florida. Sd district; Georgia, 2d.
3D. 9Th Sth districts Mississippi. state and 5th
9Th 18th and Sth districts; Missouri. 10TH nth and
18th districts Ohio 9th district; South Carolina
and 9Th districts; Tennessee Cd and 7th districts
In these contests fOrty-eght delegates are in
volved. It being OF Taft against the field in
all of them. Contests will probably be taken up
alpha etically.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
TEXAS CONVENTION ENDORSES TAFT
Some Delegates See Plan to Stampede Il
Roosevelt in Lack of Instructions

Fort Worth, Tex. May 15.-The regular State
Republican Convention here to-day passed reso-
lutions indorsing Taft for the Presidency and the
administration Of President OF Roosevelt The dele
gates were not instructed however, and It is be-
lieved by some delegates that this action was
taken to permit the Texas delegation start a
stampede for Roosevelt's nomination II the situa-
ton becomes favorable. Texas will send sets
Of Republican delegates to Chicago. the ''reorgan-
ized' division OF the state party having been called
TO meet In Waco later this month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
MOTOR BOAT RUNS DOWN OARSMES-
Witness Pursues Craft, Which Failed TO
Halt. and Compels Payment for Damages

Harold Briggs and George Carter. OF the New
Rochelle Rowing Club. out in double scE''
gig on the Sound near Echo Bay yesterday after
noon when they were down by fast motor
boat Their gig was smashed and they were thrown
into the water The motor boat did not stop. oas
kept on without slackenng speed.
Captain Carl Cuchler. in a st. Lawrence ss
picked up the two Oarsmen and took them 10 us'
clubhouse. He then started in another boat ~
pursuit of the offending craft. Captain Cucnle.
arranged with the motor boat crew to replace LIN
gig on condition that their names be not mso.
public. Briggs and Carter were training for u"
Flushing Bay regatta.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
1AmmANY LOSES PRIMARY SUIT

Tammany Hall got a setback yesterday when
the Appellate Division handed down a decision in
which all the justices Qngraham. Clarke, Laugh
lin, Houghton and ScotD concurred. reversing an
order granted in Special Term, last fall directing
the Board of Elections to publish the call for
Democratic primary election held September "a.
1907 in accordance with the statements certified
and delivered the board by the chairman OF
the general committee OF the Democratic organ
ization of New York County. The decision Is In
tended TO prevent a recurrence of the methods
employed in the 35th Assembly District for holding
primaries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
THE SUMNER VACATION GUIDE.

the dull the
work breaks daily round and cheers and vgoa
for the
America abounds delightful resorts IN valley on mountain
,d Labrador Hatas
of
Measure health in world.
One may purchase Pennsylvania Railroad Ticket Agents. excursion
tickets of these resorts covering all the desirable places
the gentle OF
yiria beacbes: Hampshire to the
the wids of Canada the
shores of the Iawren and the Great Lakes
of JseyAtlantc May
City, Abuy Park Long Branch Spring
and Others well known that description
n among popular the easily accessible
in he
Summer Excursion Book to be obtained OF
of the General Passenger AGENT
PHILADELPHIA for % describes them all and the
rates and stop-over privileges allowed tickets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
REPUBLICAN DISTRICT CONVENTIONS

.ayor Pierre Garven Of Bayonne and Joseph A.
Dear of Jersey City, selected the delegates
from the 9Th On j. Congress District last night
the Republican National Convention. Clarence T.
Van Deeren of Harrison. and James Aliardice, OF
Jersey City. aternates Judge John A. Blair.
of Jersey City, and George Gonzales. OF Hoboken.
were chosen the delegates from the 10th Dis
trict and Henry Frank. OF Weehaw vixen. and Henry
Bell OF Union Hill, alternates. There is some
third term Roosevelt sentiment in the unpledged
delegations but it is believed that before the
ven,ion meets this will change In favor of Taft.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
TRANsCoNTINENTAL AUTO RACE.
Contest Proposed for Stock Cars to Start
from Here in August

AS the result Of a meeting OF automobile manu-
facturerg and their representatives held last night
the Times Building, In AID street the holding OF
a transcontinental automobile from New York
10 San Francisco and back again proposed, TO
start about August 10.
1t the sentiment that the race should be one
for testing both the speed and endurance OF stock
The following appointed committee
to formulate the conditions: Jefferson Demont
Thompson chairman OF the racing board of the
American Automobile Association; A 4. Parding-
ton. Of the Long Island Automobile Club. and Rob
Lee Morrell, OF the Automobile Club Of America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
PRICE ON HEAD OF PUsS IN CHICAGO

Chicago. May 15.-Rockwell SayTe. enemy of
the feline tribe, Drawing the concentrated wrath
of at least arstocratic cat clubs and many
individual cat counoisseurs. has offered 10 cents
each for the first hundred Chicago cats killed and
81 each for the largest and second and third Iarg-
est number of cats kittens killed by individuals
The offer holds good until December.
Mr.. Sayre that eats have more diseases
than children. carry contagious diseases from
house to house, suck babys BREATH scratch chill
dren's eyes out, put heas into homes and hair
into coffee and vctuals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
PLANS FOR NEW PRISON CONSIDERED

Albany, May 1.-THE commission appointed 10
select a site and pass on plans for state
prison to take the place Of Sing Sing Prison to-
day considered plans submitted by thirty-four ar
chitects institution estimated to cost about
81, coo, 900 The site selected some time ago Is
Oh Bear Mountain. Iona Island and Highland
Lake on the border line between Rockland and
Orange counties.
The commission has received appropriation
this year of 500, 000 which will cover the cost of
the preliminary work and the foundation OF the
proposed prison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
DEMOCRATIC POLITICIANS CONFER
Corners, Glynn and McCabe Meet-1lynn
Mentioned for Governorship.
fgv Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Albany Nav 15-As the result OF conference
bere TODAY between Democratic State Chari'i'
Corners State Controller Martin II. uiSh '
go Cr,tt.anan Patrick E. McCabe. of AL
ho,v Il ia understood that Controller Glynn eX-
meets 10 go to New York on Monday or IuesuaS
and confer with Charles F. Murphy regarding 'he
Democratic political situation
Friends of Controller Glynn are openly adVoca'-
ing his candidacy for the Governorship nominal
,,a, ard ono of them suggested tonight that his
visit 10 Mr. Murphy might bring up this question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
BRADLEY MAY SECOND FAIRBANKS


Lexington, Ky, May Nv. o. Bradley. United
States Senator-elect, may yet make the second
ing speech nominating Vice-Presdent Fairbanks
for the Presidency at the Chicago convention. Sen
ator Bradley who defeated by the Taft
as a delegate, will go alternate from the I'd
District.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
CONTESTED VIRGINIA DISTRICT.

Winchester, Va. May 1o.-The contesting 9Th Dis
trict Republican convention here to-day elected
Colonel r. B. Murphy, of Warren and Charles
Hammer, of Rockingham, delegates and two
negroes as alternates the national convention
While the delegates uninstructed. they
known to be anti-Taft.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
FORAKER BREAKS TAFT's SOLID OHIO
Endorsed by 18th District-Contesting Dele
CATION May Be Chosen.
IRv Telegraph to The TRIBUNE.

Coshocton. Ohio. May 15.-Indorsing Senator For
aker for the Presidency the Republicans Of the
nth Ohio District here to-day broke Tafts solid
Ohio delegation. or the thirty-fye delegates TWEEN
ty-two voted for the Foraker resolutions and for
c. b. Mccoy, Of Coshocton. and Dr. II. Berthe
lette. OF Wayne County, Foraker men. for national
delegates. A contrasting delegation probably will be
chosen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
LOAN RATE ON POLICIES REDUCED.

During the money stringency last winter the
Equitable Life Assurance Society advanced it's
rate of interest policy loans. in where the
policy contained loan stipulation. to per cent.
1t has reduced the rate to per cent and made
the reduction retroactive. The difference of per
higher rate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
SENATOR FANcHER's SUCCESSOR NAMED

jamestown. n. ". May 15.-The Republican Sen
ate convention of the 51st District to-day nonli-
mated Assemblyman Charles NJ Hamilton, of Rip
lev TO succeed Senator Fancher There was no
opposition Mr.. Hamilton, Mr.. Fancher placing
his successors name before the convention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
TWO MORE DELEGATES For TAFT.

[By Telegraph to The Tribune.
Shreveport, La. May 1.-THE 4th District Re
nublican Convention here to-day elected S H.
Rolnger and s. F. Steere delegates and V. NJ Rich
and S. H. Ralph alternates to the Republican Ma
tionaI Convention, passed resolutions indorsing the
Roosevelt administration and instructed for Taft.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16
1AmmANY 70 DENVER ON ERIE.

The first special train to be chartered by the
Tammsny Hall organization for the trip to Denver
will leave Jersey City over the Erie Railroad at
a. M on July l. The Erie company has ordered
Six tuelve-section- sreepers. baggage car and a
dining car for the party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-05-16

tions inferior materials or faulty erection until
definite proof is established to the contrary
HAD CONFIDENCE IN DESIGN
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-23
Rosebud Lands Thrown Open.

A million acres of government land
in Trip County, S. D., Will be open
ed to homesteaders October 9Th to
18th. Dallas and Gregory. S. D.,
The only towns en- the reservation
border. are reached by the Chicago 6:
North Western Ry.. the only all-rail
route to the reservation. Entry must
be made in person at one OF these
towns. (Or affidavit can be filed at
O'Neill or Valentine. Neb., and for
warded.) sso .az'
Ask ticket agents of che North
Western Line for folders and maps.
with full information about how to
secure quarter section OF government
lands. 39-2t
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-09-23
DIPPING CATTLE.
How A Big Cattle Man In Kossuth County
Treats His Animals.

Algonia Courier: Geo. W. Hanna,
the big banker, farmer and standpat-
ter of LuVerne. did not get to the
fair until Friday afternoon. but it was
better then than not at all. George
was delayed in coming because he has
so many things to look after. 1t is
generally so with men of wealth.
This time he was dipping his steers.
He has cement trough for dipping
tank on his ranch and into that he
marches his one thousand head Of
cattle, aud some of them he marches
into it twice in one season. The tank
is filled with dip or medicated water
that cleanses the animals of I'M
cleanliness and skin diseases. 1t is a
big job, especially during such hot
weather as we have been having, to
dip thousand head.