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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-05-15

E. H. Miller, who was suddenly
seized with paralysis at his place of
business last Monday, is reported to
be much better and hopes are enter
tanned for his recovery.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-05-15

The Wenatchee Military band VIII
render the following nTogram in the
park this evening IL o'clock:
March, "Gardes d. Corps -. Hall
Selection, Wang Morse
Cornet Solo-Selected .............
By Mr.. Chas. Writ
Review, American Patrol" Meacham
Caprice, Kerry Mills Barn Dance"
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-05-15

DR.. Gilchrist left yesterday on
six weeks vacation. He will spend
the greater part of the time at De-
trCit, Mich.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-05-15

The Wenatchee Commercial club
has just gotten out 10000 booklets
i hich will be handed out to anyone
desiring information about the coun-
try.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-05-15

Canvas shoes are much In evidence
now, many having taken advantage
of the big reduction offered by Groves
& Co., where regular S1.75 are SELL
ing at $3.50, and regular s1.25 at
90cs*s
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18

Battleship Fleet Departs, and Sperry
Raises Commanding Flag.

San Francisco. May 1Z-The Atlantic feet Of
battleships, after twelve days Of naval geantry
and merrymaking in San Francisco Harbor, will
sail tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock for Puget
Sound. arriving off Seattle on May % One half
of the ships VIII dock at the Brenerton Navy Yard
while North. and the others will return here for
repairs and painting beneath the waterlfne- Play
days in Puget Sound viii be over before the end
Of the month, and then the officers and men will
resume the usual routine of man-of-war life.
Orders call for the reassembIing of the feet in
San Francisco Harbor not later than July s. On
July the fleet will sail for Honolulu, and after
weeks stay there will go direct to Auckland.
The fleet Of armored cruisers, under command of
Rear Admiral Dayton, sailed south this morning
at o'clock. and Rear Admiral Sperry. in
time his commanding flag of blue Being junior
in lineal rank to Admiral Dayton. Admiral Sperry
compelled by naval regulations 70 fly subj
ordinate flag OF red long the Pacific feet
remained at the station.
The last OF the official entertainments provided
here for the Atlantic and Pacific fleets was the ban
quet rendered last night at the Fairnont Hotel by
San Francisco Council SIS. Knights Of Columbus,
to the petty officers Of the two fleets AdmraIs
Sperry and Thomas both spoke, and there in
attendance Captains Switzerland of the New Jer-
sey and Nicholson OF the Nebraska. Many wives
Of officers and petty officers also among the
diners
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
OIL as FUEL ON WAR VESSELS.
Retired British Army Officer Thinks It Will
Soon Take the Place of Coal.

Major ]. r. D Graham, a retired officer OF the
British army arrived here yesterday the Amert-
liner St Louis, his way TO Canada where
he will look the oil fields of the Dominion
His mission is to report on the advisability Of
transporting Canadian oil in large quantities 10
England for fuel by the British navy. He
says that oil will be the fuel of the
ships of all classes it be handled better than
coal and takes ID much less space aboard ship.
'OiI is bound take the place Of coal a fuel
aboard warships within a few years" said Major
Graham. 1T will be used not only in the British
navy, but by the navies of the Continent and by
the transatlantic liners We have now in our navy
the Tartar, oil burning torpedo boat destroyer
that make nearly forty knots We also have d
torpedo boat destroyer, which is oil burner.
under way that naval designers believe will av-
erage fifty knots its trial trip.
The English government is greatly interested in
the Oil fields at TfIbury. near Toronto. Ont; in New
Brunswick and Cape Breton The oils in these
fields anaIyze 5 high the best product of the
Pennsylvania fields. and much better than the
product of the Texas fields, which contains larger
percentage Of sulphur. and consequently has a more
deteriorating effect on the boiler tubes
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
CONDEMN MAYORS VETO
Sociaiists Attack Mcclellan at Meet
ing of &. f. L.

Mayor Mcclellan was both attacked and defended
at yesterdays meeting of the Central Federated
onion when a letter giving his reasons for vetong
the amended Hoey vacation bill for per diem city
employees read. The Mayor said he was n,
favor OF the per diem men getting vacations and
was IN FAVOR OF the original Hoey BILL but strongly
oolected TO the amendments He believed that the
wording Of the bill misleading when II stated
mat its provisions referred to all departments nv
cept the Department of Education. This might
although 1t not the intention of the franer Of
tne oii-oe construed cutting out the summer
vacations OF the school teachers He objected tn
tne amendment The feature that employees sbould
nave their vacation with pay at least one week
every year, no vacation to exceed a month was
also objected to by him WIS
several socialists clamored for the floor as soon
as me letter was read. Before they had q cbarna
- speak Mr.. Coakley, the delegate OF the Iitbo
g, piic Apprentices Union. said the vetong of the
Oi was an insult TO all organized labor
The proper way is 10 veto the Mavor ,r,o, bo
@ ulis lor ONCE" said Albert Abrahams a socialist
4housh never took much stock in the Mavor
80 cur ipflsed That he has the nerve to veto this
D'li- ne Is only hi1n-famning in his letter"
OAe or two of the delegates asked vbv ~,
oH'ns n''. OF october and November were excepted
f'uoolph Modest, socialist said the CITY ofciaIs
we're 100 busy electioneering in those months n
'hlnk Of anything else
oliner Assemblyman Samuel Prince defended
the mayor He said he was perfectly right
have no doubt" he added that the Mavor ts
sincere and that IL he had a good bill before hin,
men men rs fair to the employees he would sign it,
would Mr. Hearst have vetoed this bill if he
nad been Mayor" shouted a socialist
mats not for me to say said Prince ''You
had better ask Mr. Hearst himself"
James Holland said he did not have a chsnce
~ speak al the Mayors hearing. but. If he had
spoken IT would have been against the bill 1t
came out besides that one of the delegates spoke
IN favor of the bill at the hearing
1hese developments mixed up the delegates The
socialists demanded that resolutions he passed
'onde1nnfns the Mayor. Finally it was decided to
'efer the matter TO the executive committee
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
ELKINs's RESOLUTION HELD UP.
May Be Passed as Soon as Senators Recover
Sentiment Against It.

Washington May 1.-THE illness of Senators FL
kins and Foraker, combined with not a little poll
tics has held up in the Senate for several DAYS
the passage OF the EIsins resolution TO suspend
the operation Of the commodities clause Of the
Hepburn railroad law. 1t Is expected that the
resolution Will be passed, however as soon as
these Senator's able to return TO their duties
There is considerable sentiment against the reso-
luton, even among Senators who have promised to
vote for it. If it passes both the Senate and the
House and is approved by the President Ii would
permit railroads to continue carry coal mined
from property which they Several Senators
have argued that to have the bill become law
would be bad politics. for the reason that it is
legislation in the interest OF railroads. and there
will very little legislation this session in the
interest OF any other class of business or people
There is general feeling also that If the railroads
make a test of the present law il will be de-
clared unconstitutional by the courts, and that
there is pressing need for the suspension It is
regarded as doubtful whether the House will pass
the resolution. the opposition there being general
and based upon the political effect it might have
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
PASS CONSULAR EXAMINATIONS
High Proportion of Successful Candidates
Their Names and RATINGS.

washington May 11-Nmeteen passed and
eleven FAILED Of the thirty who presented them
eeFes Ior the April examinations for the grade Of
consul and appointments to the student tntarr-a+on
corps This is a higher proportion Of successful
candidates than at any previous examination
lhe names and ratings Of those who passed the
examination for the grade OF consul are; Samuel
Vac CIiiltock OF Kentucky, S60s; Henry C. A
Daihn OF tennessee. S6.04; Cornelius Ferris of
ooiorado $3.50; Charles K. Moser of Virginia Is 7s.
John q Wood, Of Hawaii "a IS: Fred c. Slater Of
Kansas, 8.26; Edgar D. Turner OF PennsvIvanta
o7.1o' FRANK Deemayer. of Alabama 50 50; Douglas
jenkins, OF South Carolina 1888; Frank Rohr OF
Kansas s. So; Andrew j. McConnie OF Miss,sstrnt
Si-'o; Arthur B. Cooke Of South Carolina 30 az
Alfred w Donegan. of Alabama, S076; Kenneth s
ration, OF Virginia, S052; Coldwen s. Johnston If
virginia SoS3; Samuel {. r. Reat. OF Illinois 500
ana Luclen n Sullivan. Of Pennsylvania @Os
Those who passed for the position of student IN
terpreters are: Esson NJ. Gale, of Michigan S7s7
and Harold O. Henry, of Rhode Island s531
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
PROMOTION BY ELIMINATION"

WASHINGTON, May I7.-An early designation will
be made by Secretary Metcalf Of the Board of
Rear Admira1s, to determine what number Of
naval officers if any. is to be retired this year in
accordance with the naval personnel act so as to
relieve stagnaton in promotion Last year a
number Of officers were compusorily retired re-
suting in the promotion of the same number Of
others The system has be called pro
motion by elimination" and is yearly the object
of great deal of interest TO the navy as the
Board OF Rear Admirals has 70 a large extent
discretionary power in making recommendations
this latitude being given ii with the view Of OBJ
tanning the best results for the service In the pro
motions that are advocated. Rear Admiral Evans
the senior member of the elimination board
last year.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
UNABLE TO SEE THE PRESIDENT.
Unemployed Committee Will Now Seek In
terview with John D. Rockefeller.

The National Committee for the Relief Of the In
employed recOnvened its convention yesterday in
the Manhattan LyCeunl, No Sc East 4th street, and
the committee appointed 10 go to Washington and
request that Congress appropriate $4,000 900 for
road improvements to give work to the unem-
ployed reported that il could not obtain inter
view with President Roosevelt, who was busy with
the convention of governors. President GompeTs
Of the American Federation OF Labor promised
the committee that he would talk with the Presi-
dent.
The announcement made by j. Eads How,
chairman, that a committee had been appointed
try John D. Rockefeller in the relief
plans and obtain a contribution for the fund. An
Interview with Mr Rockefeller will be sought
through the Rev. Dr. Aked.
1t decided TO hold mass meeting Of the un-
employed. in the Manhattan Lyceum. Wednes-
day evening Among those who will be invited TO
speak are Big Tim and Little Tim Sullivan.
william r Hearst, President Gompers, Governor
Hughes Bishop Potter Charles Sprague Smith,
Controller Metz, President MCGOWAN and repre-
sentatives of several wonen's organizations The
Rev. II. 5. Baker will preside.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
GE0RGER ACTIONS SETTLED.
Indictments Not To Be Dismissed Before
$4,000 Is Paid Bank Receiver.

Buffalo, May i7-An actions against Eugene A
Georger both civil and criminal arising out Of the
wrecking Of the German Bank Of Buffalo were
practically settled yesterday for so, 90. Justice
Pound granted the orders which make the settle
Tent Of the civil actions effective. He reserved de-
cison on motion to dismiss the indictments
against Georger charging larceny and perjury but
intimated that he would grant the motion as soon
as the $4,000 is turned TO the receiver Of the
German Bank.
Georger was president OF the German Bank. He
sold controlling interest in ii A. E AppIeyard
OF Boston shortly before 1t went into the hands Of
a receiver. Civil and criminal actions begun
against Georger by the District Attorney and de-
positors committee, Attorney General Jackson
finally taking the criminal of the hands
the District Attorney Mr.. Jackson here
yesterday, and after conference with his deputy
announced that he concided in the opinion of the
receiver that the proposed settlement the best
thing for all concerned. The $4,000 will give the
depositors about per making total of about
s. per cent paid TO them by the receiver.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18

that there are supplies which 1t would De
advantageous to purchase under contracts tnvolv-
ing periods of less than year. They involve
such articles as subject to frequent and some
times considerable fuctuation in price. such was
tie condition with copper last year II has there
fore been decided carry the annual contract
idea the extremity, but TO make judicious ex-
ceptions ~ the rule purchase certain articles
in diminished quantities The annual contract
would result in compelling bidders to protect them
selves against violent changes in the price of the
product and seeking contract on the basis which
would protect themselves from loss.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
THE WEEK IN ALBANY
WM Be Deuoted Chiefly to Com
mittee York.

Albany. May 1.-THE second week OF the 'extraor-
olns-y session Of the Legislature convened a week
ago uncer call issued by Governor Hughes will
he devoted chiefly TO work by the five legislative
committees which have charge of the several meas
unes introduced and purporting to carry out the
-eoommenoations. The sessions Of both houses will
doubtless be OF Perfunctory nature, and few mem
bers other than those On the five committees are
expected 70 be here
The absence Of Senator Foelker, Of Kings who
was operated for appendicitis and Of Senator
elect Wallace Of the 9Th District, viii not ma
,erislly affect the fate Of the measures which have
already been introduced
Legislative leaders awaiting the next move OF
the Governor in relation to anti-racetrack gambling
legislation In his message TO the Legislature last
Monday night the Governor said that he reserved
-he right 20 communicate with them later on this
question. II is expected that the Governor win
make any recommendation on this subject this
week
William c Wallace. the senator-eiect. a. IN.
earliest cannot take his seat before NAV % The
boards Of supervisors Of the counties OF Niagara
and orleans are scheduled 10 meet on Tuesday TO
canvass the vote The state board Of canvassers
VII probably not meet before May % or %. and
Entil that board has passed on the returns Mr.
Wallace cannot secure his certificate Of election
Eurlors are stfll rife that contest will be begun
II the courts. which would delay indefinitely his
right 70 be seated
Just when Senator FoeIker will be in condition
7o return 70 Albany is not known. These circum-
stances have resulted in delaying any definite
acton on anti-racetrack gambling legislation
= the I've committees in charge of the meas
ures thus far introduced the Senate judiciary
Committee VIII be the first TO begin active work
Or Tuesday il viii hold hearing on the Page bill
20 0laoe telephone and telegraph companies under
1he Jurisdiction Of the Public Service Corrnis-
so-s, and OF such other bills that are before II
ss may be desired These other bills include sew
e-al amendments 10 the primary and election |
laws. including Senator McCarrens bill proposing
1o regulate political parties
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
R4RIT4N VALLEY HIT.
First Thunderstorm of Season There
Does Much DAMAGE.
by Telegraph 20 The Tribune


Somerville, y. j., May 1.-THE first thunder
storm of the season passed over the Raritan
Valley this afternoon, and during the half hour
from o'clock that IT ragged lightning struck
several buildings and trees, caused fires and did
considerable damage.
Lightning struck the barns on the farm of
John OBrien, at Neshanic, and they were
burned to the ground The horses and cattle
were taken out. The loss amounted to $1,000.
The general store OF z. W. Sutton. at Lebanon
was set on fire. The villagers formed bucket
brigade and saved the building from total de-
struction, but the contents were damaged to the
extent of 5000
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
WOLVERINE TO GO ON CRUISE

Washington, May 1.-THE United States gunbOat
Wolverine has been restored to recruiting DUTY
and will make 4 cruise beginning at Sandusky
Ohio and include such places as Toledo, Detroit
Port Huron, Mackinac Muskegon Chicago Mil
Waukee and ShebOygan. The Wolverine will be
Erie. Penn. from May 24 to June T. to take part
in the Memorial Day celebration on May 80 and at
South Manetoe Island from August to Is. at the
time OF the annual drill OF the combined naval
militia Of the lake states
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
TRIALS FOR OCTOPUS THIS WEEK.

Newport. R l., May 1.-THE submarine torpedo
boat Octopus, in tow of the tug Orion and con-
voyed by the steam yacht Startling. arrived d the
torpedo station to-day from Quincy, Mass 70 un-
dergo several tests prior her final acceptance by
the Navy Department These tests begun last
year, but were interrupted by accident the
machinery of the boat. The board Of inspection
will conduct the trials during this week. after
which the Octopus will probably be added 10 the
second submarine fotila
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
REVIEWS FIGHT AGAINST PEARSON FIRM

An old fight which the unions waged against S.
Pearson g. Son an English firm, when IL build
ing the 3zth street tunnel. taken up again at
Yesterdays meeting OF the Central Federated
Union where McConvile, delegate OF the Safety
Engineers Union moved that the Mayor be asked
not TO give the contracts for the Waikiki Valley
.phon of the Catskill aqueduct to the company
PEARSON A. Son are the lowest bidders. McCon-
y1Ile's motion carried.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
WILL STOP AT 18TH STREET PIER.

Beginning tomorrow. the steamers c. w Morse
and Adirondack. Of the Peoples Hudson River
Night Line between New York and Albany. viii
stop, the up trip only. the 18th street pier
The leaving time for Pier g. North River Is ,. nl
will remain unchanged The leaving tine from, tas
18th street pier will be $50 D m
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
FIND TWO DEAD BODIES IN LAUNCH.

s. Ig-a0e, Mich, May 1.-Two men. believed TO
De fishermen named Johnson and McCauley from
Beaver Island, found dead last night in gaso-
lsne launch that was seer 10 run ashore Thursday
q e. isolated point Green Island Nothing
lolnd IL tle boat the bodies 20 indicate the
Manner ot death OF the TWO men a coToners jury
I'll begin an investigation OF the mystery on Mon
6sv
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
CROWD CHASEs MAN WITH JIMMY
Fugitive Saved by Detectives, Who Held
Back Pursuers with RevolVers.

Detectives Kesselnark and Allen walking
in Brooue street near Ridge street. on Saturday
night when they saw a man running, with 90 per
sons in pursuit The detectives held back the
crowd with their revolvers and took the man TO
Police Headquarters, where they found jimmy in
his possession He gave his name as Louis Klein
and said he lived al No. IS East sth street
When arraigned in the Tombs court yesterday
Klein said that he had found jimmy in hall
vav leading to a synagogue at No. lo9 Ridge
street The magistrate held Klein in 1900 bail for
examination to-day.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
MERCURY TREATMENT ENCOURAGING.

washington, May I.-Recent advfces from tn.
ne" naval hospital at Fort Lyon. Colorado con
hrms the promising report made by Surgeon q T.
wright on duty at that sanatorium, regarding the
results OF treating tuberculosis by use Of mer-
curry Naval surgeons al the hospital have bean
closely observing the thirty undergoing this
treatment and the progress. It Is said. has been
such as TO add 10 the confidence that they have
made important discovery
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
WOMAN BROWNS WHILE CANOEING.

MiddIebury. Vt. May 1L-While canoeing in Otter
Greek last night. Miss Faith Powers OF Benntnx-
low. Of Nashua. y. H, senior in Middlsbury Col
lege. narrowly escaped similar fate. WinsEow vas
carried inshOre by the force Of the current. and
managed 10 grasp the branch Of a tree where ne
cIung until rescued by man who heard his cries
Miss Powers graduate Of Middlebury College
in the class Of OF.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
INoIcT TWO ROADS FOR REsArrnc.

New Orleans. May IL-Indictments for rebatins
cotton shipments have been returned against ths
Illinois Central and the Yazoo & Mississippi VAL
ley railroads by federal grand Jury.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
VAIN SEARCH FOR MISS VANDERBILT

by Telegraph The Tribune
Princeton. X J. May 1.-THE canal lake and
A--sto2e River We're dragged to-day. in the belief
rsr Mss Bertha Vanderbilt who IS missing, may
nave bee- drowned Canoes, boats and steam
sunch were pressed into service 10 assist in the
sSrch- Not trace was found q the missing girl
Al expert diver was sent for 10 New York this
s-le-.Con. AID VIII start work tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
Mr.. METcALF BACK IN WASHINGTON.

Washington. May lT.-Victor H. Metcalf, Secre-
tary OF the Navy. arrived in Washington tonight
from San Francisco where he reviewed the CON-
bined Atlantic and Pacific fleets last week
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18
NEW HOSTS FOR sATTLEsHlps

Washington, May 1.-THE two-stage ammunition
hoists 10 be installed the battIeships South
Carolina, Michigan, Delaware and South Dakota
This is the general type of hoist used on British
ships, and has been recommended for the American
type as likely 10 contribute 10 the rapidity OF fire
New-York tribune., 1908-05-18

Efforts will made by Daniel O'Renly counsel
for Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, to secure further ad-
journment Of the hearing scheduled for Tuesday
next in the proceedings brought by Mrs Tnaw for
the annUlment OF her marriage Harry K Thaw
Ex-Judge Deyo. OF this city IL in the case
Mr. O'Rely will base his request for a further
pOstpOnement the ground that certain evidences
Thaw habeas corpus proceedings. wherein Thaw Is
endeavoring to prove his sanity and his re-
lease from the Asylum for the Criminal Insane at
Matteawan. Mrs Thaw contends that her husband
was insane the time of her marriage on April 4
1905
Colonel Franklin Bartlett. OF Thaws sttor-
neys. says that he will to have the proceed
ings dismissed when the case does come I'd on
Tuesday. He probably will object 10 further post
ponement.