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New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
HITCHCOCK TO GO SOON.
Tafts Campaign Manager Dr
Grandfeld to Succeed HIM.
rFrom The Tribune Bureau

Washington. Feb Frank H. Hitchcock.
First Assistant Postmaster General. will re-
sign his Office in a few days to become one OF
the Taft campaign managers. The announce
ment was made semi-off1cially to-day. soon
after Mr. Hitchcock left the White House.
where he had short conference With the fres-
ident At the same time it was said that DIR.
Charles P. Grandf1eId now chief clerk in Mr.
Hi,chcock's office, would .be named to succeed
him.
Mr.. Hitchcock's field of energy as Taft man
aeer will be exerted in the East ana South'
Mr. Hitchcock is familiar with the ins and outs
of ,olitics in the South For the last two or three
wears he has been the Presidents general South-
ern political adviser He has done much travel
ling among the various state ana congress
Headquarters and has been sent on numerous
confidential missions by the administration lhis
class of work has given him grasp OF 'he si'-
uat,on which will be of great value to him
when he takes up his new work JUST "heii ne
will leave the Postoffice Department is not an
,ounced hut II is understood he told the Presi-
don. To-day that he would quit on or before the
10Th.
DR.. Grandfield who is to succeed Mr. Hitch
cock ,s we'll fitted for promotion. In Mr.. Hitch
cocks absence from the Office he has been III
charge and is therefore familiar with the
duties that are TO fall TO him.
Columbus Ohio Feb. THE following state
MON, was made tonight by Arthur l. Nor! -
manager of Secretary Tafts campaign;
1bava invited Frank Hitchcock TO assist IN the
management of the campaign he VIII teliuei
his resieuation as First Assistant Fostndstei ,
come here soon to confer with 'ii'
division of the NOTk
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
POSTAL AGREEMENT WITH CANADA.
American Daily Newspapers Admitted to
Dominion at Pound Rate.

washington Feb IA postal agreement with the
Canadian authorities has been reached providing
that legitimate periodicals and magazines may ap-
ply for and obtain entry at the Canadian second
class rate at any Office in Canada which may be
selected for that purpose. The Canadian authori-
ties give assurance that all applications for such
entry will receive favorable consideration il the
periodical or magazine is not primarily designed
for advertising purposes
further agreement has been reached under
which legitimate daily newspapers may be mailed
tn the United States to postofices in Canada at
the pound rate. This is restoration Of the old
order of things far legitimate daily news
papers are concerned and Is step In that direc-
ton for ,the magazines and other periodicals While
American publishers do not under the new arrange
ment obtain all II is believed they are entitled
to- Postmaster General Meyer accepted the recent
proposals of Canada, regarding them az the enter
ing wedge which would ultimately lead to the
restoration OF the conditions that formerly pre-
vailed. The agreement went into effect Yesterday
1t is understood that the demand Tor American
newspapers and periodicals had become so great
that the Canadian postal authorities could not
longer resist the pressure for modification of
their former action.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
FOR GOVERNOR AND AGAINST TAFT
Hughes Colored Republican League OF Kings
County Denounees the Secretary.

t,o,,ernor Hughes was Endorsed for the Presiden-
tisl nomination and Secretary Taft was denounced
in the resolutions which were adopted UNANIMOUSLY
q, n ,raatine of the Hughes Celored Republican
League of Kings County. in the rooms OF the Young
Mems Republican Club, at No. SCI Manhattan ave-
nue. last night.
The principal speaker was Gilchrist Stewart VINO
condemned Secretary Taft for his speech TO the
nasro voters in Alabama and for his attitude IN
,hl Brownsville matter He said that his position
ON the disfraneFisement of negro voters in tie
south proved him unfit candidate for the Presi-
dencv Governor Hughes. he said, had shown by
his fearless enforcement of the law and his abity
,ba+ he deserves the support of every negro voter
in state
Frank Gilbert the president of the club, and W
Preston Moore also spoke.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
MR.. coRTELyoU HERE FOR A DAY.
New Custom House and Port Affairs to Dc.
eupy His Attention. 1t Is Said.

George B. Cortelyou, Secretary OF the Treasury,
came 10 New York for brief visit last night and
went to the Hotel Manhattan II is expected
rl.at the Secretary Will remain in this city until
tonight and that he viii spend Fus time in in
epecting the new custom house. which he has
rot seen since II completed. and in talking
over with Colonel Fowler several subjects con-
l.ecfed with the port It is understood that his
visit has no political sigsifcanoe whatever. but
be nay have a confeIense with United States At
rornev Stinson over the financial cases taken UP
tr the federal grand jury
Mr.. CcrtelyoD appeared much interested n the
recent revelations regarding the banking methods
Of c w Morse. and has had hank examiners at
work in all the banks with which Mr. Morse VA
connected for any length Of time He would
<sv nothing as the conditions these examiners
fsd unesrthed
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
PORTER TICTORIOCS.
Gets an Inritation to Republican
Caucus
rF-,,,, The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. Feb. 7.-Radiantly. triumphantiF'
contentedlv Peter Augustus Porter smiles he
who has turned both cheeks to his enemies no"
offers them his entire countenance, but II raoi-
e.es only candid satisfaction. BY official decree
he is Republican. and In his inside pocket re-
,oees bis invitation to to-night's Repubcan
caucus In the proceedings of that bodS ne
listened and smiled To every other Republican
member of the House the ipvitation is mere
forn,aIity but to Mr.. Porter it means COM
,lete vindication of himself and the voters VINO
sent him to Congress.
His heart is warm toward Uncle Pete Hep
burn and Representative Loudensager. He now
believes that his absence from the former eau
Gus was an oversight. He believes, too tnat
the delay in his present invitation was due to
,be same cause He does net attribute the
change in the attitude of the party leaders 10
The fact that he was preparing to assert himself
He is a charitable and peaceabe man and says
that be was glad to be present and have the
whole difficulty over with
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
ICY CHILL IN MORSE BANK.

when the National Bank of North America, st
which Charles W. Morse was formerly yice-prex-
dent and dictator. suspended on January q the
heating apparatus apparently went on strike For
several days Charles A Hanna. national banking
examiner. who was appointed receiver by Con-
troIer William B. Ridgely. sat at ex-President AZ
fred I C1,rttss desk with his hat and oveFceat On
and shiyered.
A friend dropped in 70 see Mr. Hanna and noted
the chilly atmosphere. Keeping his coat collar
turned I'd to ward OF the pneumonia microbes
which seemed to permeate the offices. the visitor
greeted Mr. Hanna with:
What is this? bank or an tcehous.! Guess
Mr. Morse must have left lot, OF hts Ies stock
living around here Why don't yeu ges soma
stoves?''
Mr.. Hanna bravely stood the cold for several
days but yesterday he got enough OF the Mcrss
atmosphere and installed half a dozen small Sas
stoves
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
HANGED TO BEDPOST.
Body of a Young Woman Found ~
Harlem Boarding House.

The body OF an unidentified woman who sss
hanged herself in the front the seco1a
floor OF a boarding house at No -S East lIt'
street discovered late yesterday afternoon oy
the mistress of the house. Mrs Ida F1osky, ana
James Korna. New York Central engineer. wa
boards there
The woman who was apparently about twenty
sixtyears old and well dressed. rented ths roo"
on THURSDAY. and paid for IL in advance In tsns'
dian money. She did give her name.
When found. the young woman had apparen's
beer dead for some hours. The body, fully dTesss'
in a Scotch plaid waist and black skirt, was hsns
.ing by "a piece of clothes line to OF The poss
of the old fashioned -four poster bed Her eyes
and hair dark brown and she weighed socuA
1S pounds. In iWr pocketbook were found trans
fer of the Montreal Street Railway. dated Feoru>'
T. and two sales slips fror, the store of the ; Cs
ley Company. Limited. dated December ~. ~'
made out a Miss Hebert.
When the young woman came to the house .
Thursday evening Mrs FIosky says she rae
small package. and it is believed that this es
tanned the piece of clothes lire with when s.
hanged herself. A scent piece. s. and a y - -
dian bill and Canadian Scent piece censu,s
all the money found In her purse. Coroner n
burger took possession of the suicides ense's -
ordered the body removed to the Mcrgue-
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
OHIO SUPREME COURT TO DECIDE
Lower Courts Refuse Foraker Injunction in
Cuvahoga County Contest

Cleveland Feb. The Supreme Court of ONO
Will pass upon the merits OF the dispute between
the adherents OF Secretary Taft and Senator Fora
,a- sor control of the Cuvahoga Republican County
Committee Brought by representative of the
Foraker committee before Common Pleas to-day
on proceedings for injunction TO restrain the
Board of Elections from holding primary elections
under the pro-Taft committees call, Judge Estep
declined 70 take action on the ground that he had
no authority review the acts of the Board or
Elections except in cases where fraud or irresu-
larity was alleged.
The Foraker adherents Immediately appealed
Judge Estep's decision TO the Circuit Court, which
later, sustained the Estep ruling and the was
,nen taken TO the Supreme Court.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
BEACH H4RGIS STOIC4L
No Regret for Fathers Death
Statement By Mrs. Marcum.
[By rslssraph to Tn. rnbun. ]


Jackson. Ky, Feb Beach Hargis. Wis
killed his father. ex-Judge James Hargis, yes
terday made statement late last night. In
which he said that his father attempted TO a.
sault him in the store before the shooting.
Young Hargis was taken before County Judsa
Taulbee to-day. but the hearing was postponed
until next Monday. He expresses no regret cyer
the tragedy.
The funeral will take place tomorrow at tbs
home OF Judge Hargis in Jackson and will %
conducted by the Rev. Galloway Cooper, Bap-
tist minister, who lives in the country. This -
the wish of the family. and Hargis had often
expressed the same wish He will be buried BY
the side OF three other brothers who fell from
bullet wounds.
One OF these brothers, William. vas sssassi-
mated while pIoughing corn: John G. Harss
was killed in pistol duel with Jerry Card
we'll. and Ben. T. Hargis fell in a similar dusA
with tom" CockriI1. The two other male mem
bers of the family are still living. The CONN
in which Harsis's body rests tonight he ordeEsd
in Louisville last week.
Commenting on the death OF Judge Haryfs
Mrs. James b Marcuu. whose husband. rna
young mountain lawyer. was the last victim =
the Hargis- CockriII feud. said:
'I believed and still believe that ths death Of
my husband was instigated by Jim HAsS1
Justice was cast aside and he was allowed -
GO free / believed that Justice would be uieted
out in some way IL not by human laws By the
laws of the Divine. Retribution swift ana
severe"
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
CONFUSION IN FLORIDA.
Each Set of Delegates Calls the
Other Boilers.

Jaoksonville Fla Feb THE aftermath OF
the dual Republican state convention held In
St Augustine yesterday shows confusion OF
claims and counter claims. Each set of dele
gates alleges itself to be regular and calls the
other the bolters and so complicated is the ques-
ton that it must be carried to the national
convention for final adjudication. In brief. 1t
stands thus:
The state central COMMITTEES. which issued tho
call for the convention. made up its list OF dele
gates and issued to each ticket to admit hlm
to the hall The contesting delegates by soma
means. obtained similar tickets and forced their
way into the hall and despite attempts forcibly
to eject them. held their places and organized.
The two conventions held in the same
hall at the same time the chairman and secre-
tary of the Taft forces being on one end of the
platform and those of the anti-Ta forces at
the other end, each with their respective bunch
of delegates gathered close around.
1t was the convention called to order by
Henry S Chubb, chairman of the State Central
Committee and the list of delegates certified by
that committee that indorsed the Roosevelt pol
icies and instructed for Secretary Taft for Pres
ident.
The opposing convention organized by adopt
ing the report of the committee on credentials.
which certified list of delegates and every
detail of holding convention was carried out
They claim theirs the regular convention on
the allegation that there fraud in selecting
the delegates and in organizing the other, and
that the other convention leaders overstepped
all legal rights In refusing even hearing to the
eontesting delegations from the several counties
The anti-Taft convention did not instruct for
any candidate for President but the name of
Joseph B. Foraker loudly cheered whenever
mentioned. They adopted the following reselu-
tion:
Resolved. That We as delegates duly elected
to the Republican State Convention OF Florida,
in convention assembled, express our unqualified
disapproval Of attempts to influence and control
by use of federal patronage through govern
mental off1ceholders the selection of delegates to
the Republican National Convention In the iu
terest of any Presidential candidate.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
4. B. BOARDM4N RESIGNS.
No Longer Counsel for Bondhotders
of Morse Ship Company.

AT a meeting of the bondholders' protective COM
mttee of the Consolidated Steamship Lines yester-
day afternoon it announced that Albert b.
Boardman, or the law firm OF o Brien Boardman
& Platt for himself and his firm resigned as asso-
ciate counsel for the committee After adjourn
nent Alvin W. Krech. chairman OF the comInittte.
made the following statement:
The committee as now constituted represents
more than a majority of the outstanding bonds of
the Consodatsd steamship lines and tb Is akns
all the subsidiary companies and expects shortly
to formulate plan for the reorganization OF the
The committee has received the resignation OF
Governor Cobb as member OF the conn eonmit6ee; dee as
In the Circuit Court of the United States for the
on.eidssd 81 Steamship lines e with Judge
George c: Wing. OF Auburn Ne e.. and Robert ,,ts F.
The Committee has also received the resignation
Of W. II. CRANBERRY a member of the commit
who felt that he could not give the time neces-
for the consideration Of the problems before
the resignation OF Albert B. Boardman. for him
e aa his er ,hs as Of 6ese OF
nations the committee turned to the selection Of
nw ne to Of m ths srsReG sre &
r. Chesebroush whe represents isrse Interests IN
were elected members of the committee.
Boston Feb 7.-Anciiiary receivers for three
steamship corporations formerly controlled by
Charles W Morse appointed to-day by Judge
Dodge In the United States Circuit Court petit
ton of W A. Muller. OF Arlington, AMI the Ber-
wind White Coal Company, of Pennsylvania. the
original petitioners for receivers.
Judge Dodge named the receivers appointed in
Maine by Judge Putnam the anciIIary receivers
for observation-disclosures William T. Cobb. of
Rockiand Me; II. +. Herrick of BOSTON and
George L. Wing of Auburn. Me. for the Consoli-
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
STATE COMMITTEE TO MEET MARCH 2
Chairman Woodruff Thinks That Date Best
Suited for ALL

Chairman Woodruff of the Republican State Com
nittee said yesterday that the estate committee
would undoubtedly be called together on Maren
10 take action on the calling of the state conven-
ton which will elect deegates-at-large to the Chi
cago convention
Saturday. March T. seems to be the most con-
yenient date fer all hands," said Mr. Woodruff
THE primaries fall March 81. and under tbs
law the state committee must meet twenty days
prior the primaries. On account of the sessions
of the LEGISLATURE Saturday is the most convenient
of any of the week days. and the 1th seems TO Be
the most available date.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
RUDE JOLT FOR JACKS0N'S BOOM.
Not Allowed to Speak from Same Platform
with Bryan in Buffalo.
rRv Telegraph to The Tribune.

IFY Telegraph 20 IIIe +IINU1'0.I
Ruffaio Feb IA Gevernorshp boon1' iauhcheo
,,,der the wing Of William j. Bryan which had
for ;ta object the nomination of Attorney General
1u;ui.,, Jackson 10 head the state Democratic
ticket this fall. received rude jolt tonight when
the committee in charge of the Bryan meeting to
he held here on February II refused TO consider a
proposition that Mr.. Jackson speak from the same
plstform as the Peerless One"
Joseph B. Ford, Mr.. Jackson's private secretary,
has been in Buffalo for some days. sounding local
Democratic leaders the attitude toward his
chief but he met with no encoura. ment and was
finally told that it would be impossible allow
Mr.. Jackson to speak.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
CHARGES AGAINST JUDGE nuNpLEv

Washington Feb. IA subcommittee Of the
Senate Committee on the Judiciary to-day began a
hearing to determine the fitness OF Oscar r. Humid
ley TO become federal judge in Alabama an office
which he already holds by virtue OF recess an
pontment by the President The Alabama Sena-
tors have prevented confirmation OF the nomina-
ton Judge Hundey is accused of appointing unfit
receivers for the Southern Steel Company at Bir-
mingham, which failed last October. Augustus
Benners of Birmingham, and O. r. Hood of
Gadsden heard by the committee They said
that in their opinion Hundley is unit to be a
federal Judge
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
STRONG TAFT CLUB IN WEST VIRGINIA.

Charleston w. Va, Feb. Livery Republican
member of the West Virginia Legislature has
Joined the Taft Club which organized here
this week. according to announcement made
here to-day. Governor Dawson the principal
speaker at the meeting for organization and q
membership covering all parts of the state was
planned.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
WAR CLAIMS BILL PASSED.

Washington, Feb. THE session of the House
to-day devoted almost entirely to considera-
ton Of the omnibus claims bill, which was
passed after considerable discussion. 1t carries
ssi5,000 Mr. Macon, of Arkansas, in the debate
defended the Senate against what he said were
aspersions that body by Mr.. Payne OF New
York when he predicted that the Senate would
load the bill down with unmerttorious GLAZING
Several private claimz bills also were passed and
tbs House adjourned until Monday.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
BRYAN ENDORSED IN IOWA.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]


Des Mones. Iowa. Feb Though it passed res
olutions indorsing William ]. Bryan for President
the State Democratic Central Committee turned
down to-day his most ardent supporters in this
state who wanted the first convention held in Des
Mcines. and called it for Cedar Rapids, March 90
The second convention will be held In Sioux City
July Z
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
SECOND LOUISIANA PRIMARY.

Baton Rouge, La. Feb. THE official count of
Louisiana's recent Democratic primary elections.
issued tonight. shows that second election will
necessary for the offices OF Lieutenant Governor.
State Auditor Attorney General and Register of
Lands Paul Lambremon and J. j. Bailey will be
the contestants for Lieutenant Governor. J. Y.
Sanders the contest for Governor by plu-
rality of 13447.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
LABOR PARTY FOR ROOSEVELT.
Will Reorganize to Urge Nomination for
Third Term.

A number of members Of the executive committee
of the Independent Labor Party, formed in 1906 to
support candidates favorable to labor met yester-
day TO consider the question of recrganizng with
The object among others, OF urging the nomina-
ton of President Roosevelt for third term,
The sentiment of the meeting was in favor of the
proposition and another meeting will be held later
70 organize and elect officers.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS.
Members of Congressional campaign
Committee Elected.

Washington. Feb. with complete harmony OF
action the joint caucus of Republican Senators and
REPRESENTATIVES, held in the hall OF the House
night. elected the members OF the Congressional
Campaien Committee Representative James s.
Sherman Of New York presided. Several states
failed to submit the of their representatives
on the committee and resolution adopted
empowering the committee to name such repre-
sentative il no choice is made by the delega-
tions by February 10. The list as made up tonight
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08

dated Steamship Company. and Governor Cobb
Calvin Austin. of Boston, and A l. Culver. Of Ne.
York. for the Eastern and Metropolitan Steamship
companies.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
SECRETARY TAFT GOING WEST.

Washington, Feb 7.-Secretary Taft expects to
leave Washington tomorrow and be absent from
this city at least week He is to speak at Kan
sas City Mo. and Grand Rapids, Mich, and to
deliver the diplomas TO the graduating class at
West Point.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
PAY FOR PHILIPPINE COMMISSIONERS

Washington. Feb "A joint resolution was
adopted by the House to-day. giving the two resi-
dent Philippine Commissioners in Congress SALARY
Of $500. with additional s,.oc each In place Of
mileage,
New-York tribune., 1908-02-08
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Idaho-Burton I. French OkIahoma-8!rd Mcclure.
Ivpois-James r.. Mann. Pennsylvania-J II. Moore
Iowa-Albert F. Dawson Rhode lsland-A. Il. Ca
Kansas-Iames NJ. Miller. prom.
Kentucky-Joseph B. Ben South Dskota-William II.
nett Parker
Mane-EdSiu c. Burlegh Ctah-Joseph Howell
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Weeks NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Slemp.
Michigan-Joseph W. Ford Wsshinston-W 1 lam e
nev Humphrey.
Ninnesota-James A Taw- wisconsn-James H. David
son
Missouri Barth-I " Wyoming-Frank Moudeii.
Hawaii Prircs Jonah X
Montaua-Charles N Pray Kalsniansoee.
Nevada-Senator George s New Mexico - William II.
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