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Arizona republican., 1908-01-08
new MOVEMENT TO
SECURE BETTER RATES
Phoenix Shippers Organize to Bring
Their Grievances Before the Rail-
roads,

/ Late yesterday afternoon il was
! learned that a secret meeting had been
held the night before by quite a gath
ering of the Phoenix merchants and
I shippers. who disposed of the prelim-
/ inaries for the organization of what
! is To be known as the "Maricopa Coun-
ty Commercial club Few facts could
Dv secured last evening from an au-
thoritative source. The only person
seen who was present at the meeting
was c. w. Mckee who gave an outline
of the purposes of the organization.
Mr.. Mckee said that it was a matter
of quite common knowledge that the
burdensome freight rates were draw
back to the Proenix merchants. 1t is
believed that many OF the rates are
not only too high but many of the
merchants belieye the city is discrim-
mated against by the railroads in fav-
or of other towns that are in competi-
tive territory. He said the purpose of
the organization is to investigate these
matters. to secure all the information
possible concerning tariffs and freight
shipments and when the situation is
put in formal shape to present the
grievances of the local shippers to the
railroad authorities and ask for a bet
ter regulation of conditions. If atten-
ton shall not be given in that quarter
it is the purpose of the organization To
bring the matter to the attention of
the Interstate Commerce commission.
From all that could be gathered
last night it appears that a great many
of the Phoenix shippers have announc
ed their willingness to cooperate in
this movement and that there was a
very good attendance at the meeting
where their plans first assumed an or
gapized shape. The purpose is one to
be commended in whatever legitimate
way it can be brought about. The
valleys commercial life is hound to be
an expanding one and if it is possible
to secure better rates in any particular
there will surely be no opposition to it
in any quarter.
in connection with this il may be
mentioned that the matter OF this new
organization was brought before the
board of trade yesterday afternoon at
session held about o'clock. There
was some surprise expressed that the
merchants had undertaken a new or
Arizona republican., 1908-01-08
A POLITICAL SESSION.
The House lndulges in a Discussion of
Things in General.

Washington, Jan. IA resolution re-
ferring the presidents message to
the several COMMITTEES furnished occa-
sion in the house today for a number
addresses mostly by members of the
democratic side. These covered a va
riety of subjects, but those that at
tracted especial attention were by
Representatives Sheppard of Texas,
and willett of New York. The form
er not only made a plea for the resto-
ration of the legend. "In God We
Trust on American coins. but he
also discussed the cruise of the battle
ship fleet and referred to a possible
conflict with Japan.
Mr.. Willett placed all blame for the
recent panic on President Roosevelt.
whom he denounced in severe terms.
He charged the president with not be-
ing a sensible man. with having turn
ed on the gas and not lighted it. and
with going w and down the countrS
Icondemning and striking with a big
stick at the heads of the great indus
trial interests. The president had gone
forth day after day to the people Of
the world and declared to them that
the men who hold the reins OF the
great industrial institutions are dis
honest and not worthy of confidence
We want cheer" he said; I'VE do
not want the chief executive going up
and down the country cOndemnng and
striking with his big stick everything
that sticks its head up" What was
wanted. he said, was a man to per-
form his duties with dignity and pow
er aHd with the influence of all sane
men behind him.
1T has been said that our president
is sincere" he continued; ''he may be
so but We want good sense in the
president along with sincerity" He
declared that the president was not
sensible man. and he concluded: 1t
is because of what I charge him with
as my profound conviction. becbuse OF
his lack of sense and his lack of a due
I appreciation Of the true condition o.
the nation that we have the panic to-
day"
Republican politics We're attacked by
Mr. Hardwick of Georgia. who prg-
dicted that the only safety for the
party lay in the nomination OF Taft
for the presidency. National banking
laws were discussed by Mr. Morris Of
Nebraska. who urged as a protection
to depositors. the taxing of bank de-
posits with the view of securing a fund
for that purpose.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-08
Provision for Issues of Banknotes On Other
Securities Than United States Bonds
The Author is Hopeful of Early Action On the Measure
The House Considers the Panic, the Cruise of the
Battleships and Other Matters.

shall fix an amount within the limita-
tion hereinafter imposed. Of such ad-
ditional circulating notes to be Issued.
whenever. after receiving notice of
such approval. any such association
shall deposit with the treasurer or any
assistant treasurer of the United
States such bonds described in section
two as shall be approved in character
and amount by the treasurer Of the
United States and secretary of the
treasury. Banks shall be entitled TO
receive. upon the order of the COMP
troller circulating notes in blank and
registered. equal in amount TO 80 per
cent of the market vaIae as fixed by
the treasurer Of the United States. of
the bonds so deposited. such addition
al circulating notes to be used. held
and treated in the same Wav as cir
culating notes of national banking as
sociatiOns. heretofore issued and Sc
cured by the deposits of United States
bonds and shall be subject to all pro-
visions Of law affecting such notes.
provided that the amount of such ad-
diuonai circulating notes delivered to
any bank shall not in any case exceed
the limit fixed for such issue by the
comptroller and provided that the to-
tai amount Of circulating notes out
standing Of any national bank secured
by United States bonds or otherwise
shall not at any time exceed the
amount of its unimpaired capital and
surplus and provided there shall not
be outstanding at any time circulating
notes issued under the provisions Of
the act more than $3.50. 100000.
Section >. That the treasurer Of the
United States with the approval of the
secretary Of the treasury NAV accent
as security for additional circulating
notes provided for in the preceding
Arizona republican., 1908-01-08

that Heinze knew that Otto Heinze
and company did not have credit for
the sums named. The sixteenth count
charges that Heinze Intentionally ap-
piled the funds Of the bank without
the knowledge of the directorate L.
the payment of fifteen checks drawn
BY otto Heinze and company. know
ing that the company did not nave on
deposit sum equal~to the amount
named in the certified checks
For such Offense the federal statutes
provide a penalty of not less than five
years. and a fine of not more than
$4,000 or both.
The troubles of HeinZe began with
the bull campaign. started by otto
Heinze and company and associates
in the stock Of the United Copper COM
pany. which Heinze organized and de-
veloped after a long fight with the
Amalgamated Copper company. Ths.
stock was selling at 90 when a mys-
terious selling movement was detect
ed Believing there was an effort L.
raid the stock by short selling. Heinze
and company gave unlimited buying
orders. Heavy selling Of United Cop
per continued. and to purchase the
stock offered, Otto HeinZe and com
pany were forced to draw checks I'm
large amounts for various brokers.
When the source Of the selling was
aScertained, the Heinzes declared that
they had been betrayed Nby their
friends, who sold their holdings OF
United Copper in the high market.
United Copper slumped and Gross and
kleberg. the stock brokers. suspended.
declaring that Otto Hcinze and COM
pany had failed 10 take up the stock
bought for them. crisis was pro-
VOked in the affairs Of the Mercantile
national bank and the clearing house
committee made an examination. fol-
lowing which Heinze withdrew from
the institution as an officer. but with
his friends still maintained control OF
the stock which he purchased several
months before from Edwin Gould.
There have been reports recently in
the financial district that the Gould
interests would again assume control
of the bank
Arizona republican., 1908-01-08
The Former Copper Magnate Will Plead to
an Indictment Today
He Stands Charged With ver-CertifcatiOn of
Checks On the Mercantile National Bank Which
He Was the Head.

New York. Jan. Indicted by the
federal grand jury for over certifica-
tion Of checks representing an aggre-
gate Of over $4OO.loO. drawn by the
firm of Otto HeinZe q Co. in the
Mercantile National bank. F. Angus
tus Heinze. the copper magnate and
former president Of the Mercantile Ma
tional bank. surrendered himself to
United States Commissioner Shields to-
day. He was later released on S5O.OOO
bonds. Heinze will be formally ar
raigned and plead to the indictment
before Judge Chatfield Of the federal
circuit court tomorrow.
Edward Lauterbach, counsel for
Heinze. stated tonight that his client
did not wilfully Over-certify the
checks as he had drawn the check of
Otto Heinze & Co. for the amount of
$500. 900 which the bookkeeper of the
bank mad possibly failed to enter on
the books until the day after the GER
tification of the checks in question.
The Indictment of the federal grand
jury which has been investigating the
Mercantile and other banks identified
with the Heinze and Charles W. Morse
interests. is an aftermath of the col
lapse Of the Heinze pool in United
Copper which brought about the sus-
pension of Gross x Kleberg. stock
brokers. and resulted in the resigna-
tion of IF. a. Heinze from the presi-
deacy of the Mercantile bank and his
retirement from the directory of the
institution after an examination OF the
bank by the clearing house association.
lie declared at the time that he had
been betrayed by his friends in the
United Copper pool.
Heinze had been informed quietly
that indictments. charging him with
the oVer-certification Of fifteen checks.
all drawn on October II, just before
the smash Of United Copper had been
found by the federal grand jury on
December =. and that his appearance
would be required today. Without
awaiting the service Of a bench war
rant Hcinze in the company of his
counsel appeared before Commissioner
Shields this afternoon. The proceed
ings We're short. Heinze pleaded not
guilty and bail was furnished inYmedi-
atelH by surety company.
The indictment specifically charges
that Heinze. while president Of the
fifteen checks. To overcertify bank
paper is an offense punishable by i'm
prisonment for not less than than five
nor more than ten years. One count
is devoted to each check. IL is alleged
Arizona republican., 1908-01-08

ganization to effect a purpose along
the lines the board has been working.
and in respect of which more could
have been accomplished - - same
merchants had given the board a more
hearty support. Nevertheless it is a
matter that concerns the business in
terests of the town. and the board, by
resolution. approved the purpose of
the new organization.
Later the secretary of the board was
asked concerning the efforts of the
board to SECURE a better adjustment
of freight rates. He replied that the
matter had been taken up sometime
ago and that the Interstate commerce
commission had been communicated
with. The result was instructions to
prepare in a formal way, the grievan-
ces of the local shippers. present them
and il not satisfactorily settled the
commission would take up the subject
when il was formally presented to IL.
1t was gathered from various members
of the board. that committees had
been appointed to attend TO this work
but how much they have accomplished
was not learned. There seemed to be
an echo of regret in the sentiments of
some members. that there had not been
a more hearty cooperation with the
board of trade, on the part of the local
shippers. wnen that subject was first
given attention, as the board has al
ways tried to give attention to every
important matter brought before it and
as the whole territory. and even many
outside the territory can testify. il has
done a wonderful work not only for
this county but for the whole territory.
But as the shippers have chosen to
conduct this business reformation
through a specific organization. it can
only be hoped that they will accomp-
lish the desired object.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-08

Washington, Jan. Senator Aldrich
today introduced in the senate a cur
rency bill which for some time past
has been under consideration by the
republican members Of the senate COM
mittee on finance. and at his request
the bill was read in the senate. Care
ful attention was given TO the reading.
The republican leaders as a whole are
hopeful of the early passage of the
bill. They declare that, while they are
anxious that il should not be parti-
san measure, vet If democratic ODpo-
sition should be developed to the re-
publican plan for such legislation. they
viii proceed to put the bill through
the senate as a party measure Mr..
Aldrich has been in conference with
so many senate leaders that the bill
has not come as a surprise. The bill
viii not be considered by the commit
tee on finance until Tuesday. Mr. Al
drich purposely allowing a week to
elapse between the introduction and
consideration. in order to give ample
time for consideration. He said il was
his purpose to make statement in
explanation of the measure and what
it would accomplish.
The following are the first three Sec
tions of the bill: ANY national bank
ing association which has circulating
notes outstanding. secured by a de-
posit Of United States bonds to the
amount of not less than 80 per cent Of
its capital stock. and which has a sur
plus OF not less than 20 per cent. may
make application To the comptroller
OF currency for authority To issue ad-
ditional circulation, TO be secured by
the deposit OF bonds other than those
Of the United States. The comptroller.
if in his judgment. business conditions
demand such additional circulation.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-08
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viIIe."
Arizona republican., 1908-01-08
A NEW NAVAL BILL.

Washington. Jan. "A navy reor-
ganization bill. designed TO put the
navy a. a business basis. was intro
duced in the house today by Mr.. Daw-
son of Iowa. member of the house
committee on naval affairs. The bill
which is said to be in a measure the
result Of last summers exhaustive in
vestigation of navy methods by seven
members of the committee. divides
the navy into two sections. and places
its control partially in the hands of
civilians It was referred to the COM
mittcc on naval affairs.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-08

FOR RENT-Ffve-room house on
north End Avenue. unfurnished. F. E.
Pascoe, Real Estate Loans and fnsur-
ance. 110 North Center Street.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-08

that he proposed to have a vote in the
senate to test the sentiment of that
body on his resolution favoring a fed
eral law to uphold states in their ef-
forts to make effective prohibition
within their borders. He wanted the
senate to pass his resolution instruct
ing the committee on judiciary TO
bring in a bill to accomplish the pur-
pose, but upon objection by Mr.. Nell
son. the resolution was allowed to go
over until the next meeting of the sem
ate. The senate adjourned to Thurs
day to permit more work by the com
mittees.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-08

build and need some money, come and
see me; my rates are the lowest Z Z.
Pascoe. 10 North Center strset.
Arizona republican., 1908-01-08
DEATH OF A BANKER.

Leavensworth. Kas. Jan. &c. d.
Robertson. president of the Interstate
National Bank at Kansas City. died
late this afternoon of septicaemia at
the home of his father-in-law. Alexan-
der Caldwell. president of the First
National Bank of this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-13
CITY POSTOFFICE.
WANTS MAN FROM
FEDERAL SERVICE
William H. Hayccck Viii Be
Offered Place as Superin-
tendent of Delivery.

The position OF superintendent of de-
livery in the Washington City Postof-
fee viii be offered to William II. Hay
cock.
Mr.. Haycock is at present at Okla
homa City, Okla. attending a State con-
yention of postmasters, and is expected
to return to Washington Saturday night
or Sunday. His appointment will de-
pend on his willingness 10 accept the
position.
Mr. Haycock is the assistant super
intendent Of the division OF city de-
livery Of the POstOfhce Department. the
division which has supervision over the
delivery system OF the entire United
States. He has been connected with
the postal service for a number Of years
In various positions, and is considered
an exceptionally strong man for the 20
sitiOn in the Washington office.
It was said at the Postofhce DePyr>-
ment today that In the efforts ths. are
being put forth 10 provide the Washing
ton office with improved appliances that
the officials OF the department ana Post
master Barnes were working IN hearty
accord. This Is taken to mean that the
Washington office, which has been in
the orphan" class. having neither Rep
reseutatives or Senator's TO press It's
claims for recognition at the Capitol,
will be better provided for in the future.
An official of the department said to-
day that il was fair 70 recall in the dis
cussiOn OF the efficiency Of the or
ganiZatiOn OF the local pOstofhce, that
the mailing division, the division that
handles the outgoing mails, is conceded
to be one Of the best in The entire couu-
try.
The friction has been in the delivery
division a1nnn Z -
has not affected the remainder OF the
office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-13
DR.. KOBER QUITS
HOSPITAL STAFF,
BOYEE CASE CAUSE

DR.. George NJ Kober has rendered
his resignation as a member or the
consulting board at Providence Hos
pital because OF the dismissal of Dr.
Bovee from the stan.
DR.. kober wrote letter to the Medl-
cal Society. in which he expressed him
self IN no uncertain terms at the aC-
ton OF the hospital I'm the BOvee case.
His letter proved source OF keen
surprise and interest TO members of
the society.
DR.. Kober is also professor Of ny
giene ana dean and treasurer or the
faculty OF Georgetown University Medi-
cal School. and a surgeon of iuterna-
tional reputation. He IS a member of
the Society OF Hygiene and Sanitation,
and is known through this country and
Europe as an authority on medical
subjects.
nation Of the entire medical STAFF Of the
hospital Is more than probable unless
there is a speedy adjustment.
The Medical Association has now
taken the position that the removal OF
DR.. J. Wesley Bovee was not justified
by the circumstances, and that, there
fore. his position at the institution could
not be taken by another member OF the
association. Because of this ruling. DIT.
]. Thomas Kelley. who had been Sc
leCted by the hospital authorities as
gynecologist on the visiting staff. has
rendered his resignation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-13
HUSBAND FINED
ON THEFT CHARGE

Penitent and almost in tears Fred
e-ick J. Hennig. the former high
school athlete. who. with a companion.
Mortimer Hoover, was arrested yester-
day charged with stealing overcoats
from the Central High School, told his
story to Judge Kimbau today. He was
released on the payment of a fine of
SIS. Ills further sentence of $50 fine or
six months imprisonment was sus-
pended. the judge deciding to give Hen
mig another chance. HoOUer paid his
fine OF SO and was also released.
District Attorney Given told Judge
kimb2H that because OF The youth OF
the defendants he would not ask ex-
IRENE severity OF punishment. To this
the Judge readily agreed and the de-
tails were arranged. Hennig yesterday
confessed he stole 70 buy medicines for
an I'll wife.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-13
SCORES PRESIDENT
ON HOUSE FLOOR

A sensational attack on the President
and his policies was made in a speech
on the floor of the House today by
Representative William WilIett, If. q
Democrat. OF New York.
Mr. Willett declared that the Presl-
dent had done more than any other
man TO destroy the public confidence
in the United States form Of govern
ment-
Although not a lawyer" said Mr..
Willett, he criticises the courts, Al
though not an experienced business man
be attempts to regulate the minutest
details of business. He discharged from
the service a number OF United States
soldiers, and, realizing this action to
be political mistakes, he now attempts
TO put them back"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-13
Declares His Innocence.

DR.. Bovee has stated 10 the officers
OF the Medical Association that he was
uljustly removed from the visiting stan
OF the hospital. The committee. agree
ing with the contention Of the phys
ician, thereupon called the attention or
DR.. Kelly 20 that section OF the ruling
Of the association which says:
Whenever one or more members OF
the medical stan OF a hospital or dis
pensary are dismissed, and when, after
due investigation. this association finds
that such dismissal was without just
and sufficient cause, IL shall be forbid
den for any member OF this association
10 ill the vacancy thereby created 30
Although none Of the physicians who
makes up the board which controls the
affairs of the Medical Association would
talk for publication today, the impress
sion was gained that the ruling which
prohibited DR.. Kelley from accepting a
place on the visiting staff could he APP
piled 20 the medical stan now perform
ing work at the Providence Hospital.
Declines 70 Talk.
Or. G. Wythe Cook. chairman Of the
tons In the entire matter had been OF
such a confidential nature that he could
not discuss the relative merits OF the
case.
The mother superior, who has charge
OF the hospital, declined to discuss eth
IT the case OF DR.. BOvee or DIT. Kelley.
She would not deny that there was
possibility that the entire medical staff
would resign as a result of the ruling
made by the Medical Association ia the
case OF Dr- Kelley: neither would she
confirm reports which said that res
ignanous would be presented.
Inc present state of affairs a fhA hos
pttal IS such that a gynecoIOgist can
not do work IN the institution without
the ethics Of his profession.
except in cases OF great emergency.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-13
Advocates Langley Bill.

As attorney for the Retail Grocers'
Protective Association. Charles +. Diggs
appeared as an advocate Of the Langley
bill. Mr.. Digs said the best class OF
grOcers are unanimous in favoring a
Sunday closing law.
The same general argument was ad-
vanced by 7. 2. b. Sands. attorney for
the local Butchers Association who
said that his clients desired a Sunday
closing law in order that they may not
be brought into an unfair competition
with the smaller dealers who keep open
on Sunday.
Rabbi Abram Simon said that he did
not wish TO appear in the light Of op-
posing any legislation favorable to the
working man, but that he believed that
the question should be regarded from
an economic and not a religious view
point Rabbi Louis Simon addressed the
Commissioners on similar lines
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-03-13
BUSES DAUGHTER WEEDS;
BRIT0N THE BRIDEGROOM

LONDON. March Announcement
s made OF the marriage of the only
daughter OF Eleanora Duse. the actress.
She was married at Guudford Febru-
airy =, 20 Edward Bullough, an English
man
Lots OF people In this city ought TO
be introduced-and Times want ads. are
searching them out all the time.