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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
TEXAS RATES DISCUSSED.
Commerce Commission Asked to
Take NoUeI Action.

washington Aug. 6.-After conference lastins
nearly two hours the subject of the proposed
increase of freight rates TO Texas points, Chauf-
man Knspp of the Interstate Commerce Commission
and Commissioner Clements to-day invited Senator
CuIberson Allison Mayfield, chairman of the Rall-
Road Commission of Texas; J. E. Love, chairman OF
the Railroad Commission OF Oklahoma, and Assist
ant Attorney General Claude Pollard. of Texas, to
continue their discussion of the proposed increase
tomorrow The representatives of Texas and
Oklahoma conferred with the members of the COM
mission with a view agreeing on some method
OF procedure TO prevent the proposed increased
rates being made effective. but conclusion was
reached.
Messrs. Mayfeld and Love desired to have the
commission issue an order against the enforce
ment Of the increase of rates until complaint
the reasona bIeness of the proposed rates. This
Commission, and the legality of such action is
questioned. The increased rates do not become eff
fective until August 10. It is regarded probable
that tho commission will be able to act only upon
complaint after the rates become effective and
after a hearing.
The fact that the jurisdiction Of United States
Circuit Judge Pardee extends the State Of
Texas is accepted insuring a reversal of any
injunction proceedings OF any United States district
against the proposed increase of rates should
a district judge be willing to grant a writ as
was done by Judge Speer, of Georgia Judge Par
dee, having reversed the decision of Judge Speer,
those who are interested in the Texas rates
satisfied he would similar action in their
under similar circumstances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
CITY TO LEASE FERRIES.
Sinking Fund Commission ProUides
for Operating East RiUer Lines.

The Sinking Fund Commission at meeting yes
terday afternoon authorized Dock Commissioner
Spooner to lease for period not to exceed six
operated between Manhattan and Brooklyn by the
New York Terminal Company, which that COM
pany has threatened TO throw down because they
are improbable. The lines from Broadway,
Brooklyn. to 23d street, Manhattan; from Broad
way, Brooklyn, TO Grand street, Manhattan; from
Broadway, Brooklyn, to Roosevelt street Man
haitian, and from Grand street, Brooklyn, TO Grand
street Manhattan. They the property OF the
Brooklyn Ferry Company, but are now operated
by the Terminal company.
a temporary injunction obtained by the city
some time ago restraining the latter from abandon
ing these lines. and the argument a motion to
make this permanent was to be heard on August 10.
The line running from Broadway, Brooklyn, to
42d street, Manhattan, which is being operated by
another company, is not included in the authorize
ton. The terms under which the four lines will
be taken over were not made public yesterday and
probably have not been fully determined.
The new law under which the city negotiate
for the permanent taking over of the East River
ferries becomes operative on October L
Controller Metz said that the 42d street ferry will
be operated as at present, the city holds bond
for operation until 1910 The other ferries will be
by this arrangement he said, the city as
s1nes responsibility for any loss for period not
greater than six months, and the Commissioner Of
Docks has permission to increase the fare If he de-
cides such action advisable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
BIG MEETING OF CLoAKMAKERs
Representatives of Fifty Thousand Workers
Consider General Strike.

About Eve thousand cioaknakers union and non
union. filed Manhattan Lyceum. No. S. East 4th
street 10 the galleries last evening at meeting
called by the United Brotherhood Of Cloakmakers
to take I'D the question Of a general strike. Ac-
cordng 10 the officers Of the union, the meeting
represented at least fifty thousand cloakmakers
in New York.
Speeches advocating a strike were made by A
Weinberg member of the Philadelphia branch;
Max Pon. Meyer London and others 1t was de-
cded to leave the question of ordering strike for
the restoration OF last years to the execu-
tive committee with full power.
In the mean time organizing committees are To
be sent out and it said that when 80 per cent
were in the union, the executive committee would
order the strike.
The business agents Of the Women's Waist MAX
ers Union which has membership of about ten
thousand women, and of several OF the smaller
trades said that these trades were also preparing
for q strike.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
DISCUSSES GOULD DEAL.
Hartman Says System Assumed
Obbgations-Botb Parties the Same.

Salt Lake, Aug. "a special from Ogden says
that Edward H Hartman, who passed through
Ogden late yesterday his way to Oregon. was
asked If there was any truth in the report that he
had obtained intended obtain control of the
Gould railroad properties Mr.. Hartman hesitated
for a moment, and then said:
q have, OF course heard the rumors. but there
is nothing to them. It is true" added Mr.. Harri-
man. that recently the system which now con-
troll obligated itself TO meet certain Indebtedness
OF the Gould properties. but personally was only
an incident TO the transaction. There is nothing
in the report that I meet representatives
Of the Gould railroad holdings in Salt Lake orsany
other place to discuss the matter"
Talking OF the political situation, Mr.. Hartman
said
The election Of Mr.. Taft or Mr. Bryan would
the least affect the railroads the country,
because the policies of the Republican and Demo
cratic parties in the prosecution of railroads which
violate the laws are identical"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
FREAK INSURANCE MEN WARNED.
May Be Prosecuted for Taking Risks on
Bryan and the Sheath Gown,

According 10 Daniel T. Gordon acting second
deputy superintendent Of the insurance Depart
-nent If an agent of Lloyds Of London solicits or
accepts insurance against Bryans election. failure
Of the sheath gown like risks. the District At
torney will prosecute the agent for violation Of the
New York insurance laws.
Certain agents or solicitors of insurance be-
lieved TO be connected with Lloyds have been IN
der observation Of this department, and the Dis
tr5ct Attorney asked to consider the case
against them" said Mr.. Gordon. They were
thought 10 be violating the state laws in doing
business without complying with legal requirements
as TO capital. bonds, periodical reports etc
1T was very difficult TO prosecute such cases. as
the accused insist that they are not acting as
agents for the people giving the insurance. but as
agents for the insured In the case have men
toned the agents permitted to continue upon
giving assurances solicit accept for Loyds
in the future"
Within three months about half dozen Loyds
have been investigated by Examiners Train ana
Fuld, of the State Insurance Department. Most or
the half dozen have referred to Attorney Cen
eraI Jackson to determine whether they are quail
fed to continue 20 do business IN this state. The
examiners found conditions which will probably
preclude such continuance when the Attorney Cen
eraf gets around to consideration of the reports
submitted to him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
THOMAS w. LAWSON.
NOTES OLE THE MINES.

Following the precedent set by Butte and
Superior a meeting of the directors Of the
North Butte Extension Copper Company has
been called for the purpose OF authorizing an
issue of $500 600 of first mortgage per cent
Ave-year bonds. 100000 TO be sold and $500
velopment work. The immediate issue OF these
bonds is necessary to place the company IN nrsL
class working shape and TO clear II OF all debts
The largest stockholders have all expressed their
Willingness to subscribe for these bonds. and II
IS believed that the bonds will be taken 1mme-
diately.
B NJ Minzesheirner. Of the Butte and New York
company leaves to-day for Butte, Mont. where
he will remain indefinitely. Word has been re
ceived from Superintendent Miles that the new
machinery has been erected and is ready TO De
started. The new electric pumps Will be in opera
ton in a very short time The controlling inter
ests in New York are optimistic, and feel satisfied
that the mine will show the stockholders that
they have made a very profitable investment
The mine is now certainly in better shape than
ever before and with a little more work will enter
the producing class.
Colonel Greene has an option 100000 acres
of mineral lands in Western chihuahua and ex-
tending into Sonora which expires on December
IL Mining men in that part OF Mexico are deSlr-
Gus of splitting up this good land and developing
it, and are hoping that the option will not be re-
newed
The Calumet and Sonora Mining Company, OF
Cananea. Mexico, is shipping ore to Swansea
Wales and so far 200 tons has been sent there
The ore will fetch over 5000 a ton, owing TO ali
the values being paid for. The FL Paso shelters
pay only for the gold silver and copper
The Parrot Company will soon start sinking the
Little Nina shaft from the 1000 to the 1900 foot
level Crosscutting on the 2.10O foot level of the
Parrot mine continues and the company expects
to reach the vein in month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
ID. 6 III. MEN At HERRING.
Argue for Consent for Issuance of
$50, 900 900 Bonds.

Albany Aug. Representatives of the Delaware
& Hudson company appeared before the Public
Service Commission in the I'd District to-day at
a hearing the companys application for consent
TO further issuance of bonds under Its first and
refunding mortgage for s5ooeoOeO, which was re-
Gently authorized by the commission.
AT that time the commission approved q bond
issue of sIe 500 O0 but refused authority TO issue
bonds the acquisition of the securities of
the United Traction Company for 81. 2s5, the
Troy & New England Railroad Company for $3.50,
S4S and S2.500,oo0 10 cover advances made to the
Hudson Coal Company, subsidiary concern of the
Delaware & Hudson. The commission held that
these expenditures were reasonably required,
a provided in the Public Service commissions law
The company presented evidence to-day that the
purpose of acquiring the Troy & New England road
was to secure a connection with the New York.
New Haven & Hartford Railroad at the state line
station between New York and Massachusetts. II
also stated that unless this road completed
before 1909 its charter would be forfeited.
The United Traction Company item, it said.
was for the purpose of acquiring the Hudson Val
ley Railway Company's property. 1t was asserted
that this road required not for the purpose Of
destroying competition but take up the handling
of local traffic between points touched by both the
trolley and steam roads,
In relation TO the coal company item 1t said
that the Delaware & Hudson company was pre-
pairing to separate its coal and railroad property
If the commodity clause of the so-called Hepburn
act was upheld in the courts. The commission re-
served decision.
The legal force of the company. William S. OPP
dyke, general counsel. and Lewis z. Carr. counsel.
had associated with it this hearing E. B. Whit
Dey. of New York. AT the hearing were President
Loree, Vice-Presidents Sims and Williams and
other officers. The traction properties were rep
resented by the general manager, Mr.. Fasset
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
FOREIGN BANK RETURNS.

London. Aug 6--The weekly return OF the BANK
of England shows the following changes Total
reserve 81 $4,000; circulation increased
1856. OOO bullion decreased E1.O6Z-000- other Sc
curftias decreased E324 900: other deposits de-
creased c5S4 0Oo public deposits decreased f6o1OeO;
government securities increased G4S4.000. The pro-
portion OF the banks reserve 70 liabilities Is now
IS SO per cent against so u per cent week and
compares with an advance from Asa per cent 20
46Ts per cent on this week last year. The rate OF
discount IS unchanged at per cent.
Paris Aug 6-The weekly return OF the Bank
Of France shows the following changes Notes In
circulation decreased 2525 900 francs treasury de-
posits decreased 125 francs; general deposits
decreased los IT'S 900 francs. gold hand increased
90 200 600 francs; silver hand decreased $4,000
francs bills discounted decreased 2090250oG francs
advances increased 7.075.0o0 francs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
NEW OFFICERS FOR EAGLE COMPANY.
Elwin S. Piper Succeeds Colonel Britton as
President.

Announcement was made yesterday of the cleo
ton Of new officers for the Eagle Savings and Loan
COMPANY OF Brooklyn, to replace Colonel Edward
E Britton and Quarantine Commissioner Frederick
H Schroeder the officers who were arrested last
,-.elr for aDpropriating funds Of the company.
The rev officers are as follows: Edwin s. Piper,
president formerly first vice-presidenti Lewis Il
Pounds first vice-president; George J. Jardn, sec
ond vice president, and Joseph Wood, secretary and
treasurer.
Mr.. Piper the first president OF the Eagle
Savings and Loan Company.
statement issued yesterday shows the com
pany to be absolutely solvent and not affected in
the least by the recent defalcations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
SIX BONDED WAREHOUSES; BURNED.
Government Loses $2,5OO,00O in Taxes by
Destruction of 1880 Barrels of Whiskey.

Lexington, KY. Aug. "a fire. believed to nave
been of incendiary origin. which ragged nearly all
last night destroyed six large bonded warehouses
of the Greenbaum Distiery at Midway WOOD
ford County containing 800 barrels of whiskey.
burned several cottages occupied by negroes. the
Southern Railway trestle and two county bridges
and threatened the northern part Of the town OF
Midway The actual property loss was at least
$4,000. The loss TO the government IN unpaid
taxes will be nearly $4,000.
The burning whiskey flowed into E1khorn Creek.
and with the flames shooting high In the air, ran
down its course. destroying several wooden bridges
in its path
The fire started in two places at once. Sounds
as Of explosions were heard just before the alarm
was given. The concern which was one Of the
largest in the state and manufactured whiskey for
firms in many parts of the country was owned by
Morris Greenbaum, of Louisville.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
RAILROAD REGULATIONS REVISED

Coz, Aug e-Rsvised regulations for railroad
,onD Is1loos prescribing the forms governing the
SEQ Of freight tariffs ana passengers fare
va. - winch became effective August l.
,siss. .'oIleed to-day by the Public Service Com
go q 1le q District. One Of the most i'm
r7s5 changes 3 the permission granted 70 rail
&C. 'l'4nles. under certain conditions, for an
a., -s1h o. round trip tickets sold on account Of
NJ eAbositions. The commission requires that
-. 1A extension IS made due notice be given.
as, 'l-iilsslon has heretofore ruled that IL is
ra, ..'~ao4e for railroad companies TO sell, in
O. 80 - with train tickets, coupons or tickets
c. -Ssion 20 fairs al the regular admission
49, TIE public by the fair associations, the
= - 81 sueh far coupon OF ticket, however,
fr-sl-s ir4es.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

Petitions in bankruptcy filed with the clerk
follows:
Involuntary petition against Morris L. Peyser.
tail dealer in wines and liquors. at No. 152 Eighth
avenue, by Som Brothers Company and others.
GLAZING $40. Transfer of the business and license
to Adolph Aron for 1915 alleged. Louis Dichten-
berg appointed receiver. with a bond OF $500.
Peysers stock is estimated TO be worth more than
81 900.
Involuntary petition against A. Rosen & Son.
makers of and dealers in cloaks and suits at No.
So East 18th street. by Robert MCBratney & Co
and others Claims 500. Admission OF insolvency
alleged. William $ Creevey. receiver; bond $500.
The liabilities, alleged, 81 600; assets, $1,000
Schedules Of Jacobson Barnett & Jacobson. in
business al No $50 Broadway, give the FIRMS la
bities as $l2,2Sl 81 and assets S2.925 So. The
latter are described stock. SI5ou, machinery
and tools 81 600. bills securities. 1886
and debts due open accounts. SIS %. OF the
liabilities claims of 5000 81 unsecured. The
largest creditor is the Fourteenth Street Bank,
with a claim Of s5.472.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
RAILROADS WATCH BALTIMORE CASES
Conductors Arrested for Carrying Passengers
Free-Decisions VIII Place Responsibility.
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Baltimore Aug. 6.-Other railroad companies be-
sides the Baltimore & Ohio. and the labor unions
as we'll are interested in the of three Balti-
more & Ohio passenger conductors arrested here
on charges Of carrying passengers free, and held
for a hearing before the United States Commits
sioner August L. The present action Is believed
to be test case to show some of the difficulties
TRANSPORTATION companies have in observing liter
ally all laws passed for their control
The decisions in the cases will establish the ex-
tent of the companies future liability for the ac-
ton of their agents when they transgress positive
orders All the accused conductors members
OF unions and such responsible 10 their
respective bodies for acts contrary TO discipline
II thus becomes the duty of the unions TO defend
them in the present charges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
GRAIN RATE WAR THREATENED.
Chicago G Great Western Announces Cut
Averaging 90 Per Cent.

Chicago, Aug. 6-Changes in grain rates which
may have farreaching effect the crop
rent this fall have been announced by the Chicago
& Great Western Railroad. That line has filed
tariffs putting equalized into effect between
Omaha and Chicago and Omaha and st. Paul, on
grain coming from points west of the Missouri
River The new rates vary between eight and ten
cents, the former charges being eleven and twelve
cents. The new rates apply 10 all territory the
Missouri Pacific and Burlington systems where the
through rates less than the of the local
rates and OF Omaha. The Great Western
says that in all it viii take they haul east for
what is left of the rate officials of other roads as
sert that general grain rate war" may result.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
ANOTHER BIG RAIL ORDER.
Hartman Line to Take $4,000 Tons in Au-
gust and September.

". f. Corey. president Of the United States Steel
Corporation, announced yesterday that the cana
nea Yaoui River & Pacific Railroad, one OF the
Hartman lines had placed order for 2S0oo tons
of standard Bessemer rails to be rolled and shipped
in August and September. The rails are 10 De de-
livered at Guaymas. Mexico
This order, following closely on those OF 1ne
baltimore & Ohio for 1900 tons the Chesapeake q
Ohio for 10000 tons and the Boston q Maine Tor
1000 tons is regarded in steel circles as an encour
aging sign Of Improvement in the trade
There is also said TO be a considerably improved
demand for merchants bar iron ana the oeIilalo
for structural shapes. sheets and wire prooucIs,
which was not checked when orders for other steer
manufactures fell off, continues TO be good
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
NEW UNION BANK OF BROOKLYN

Edward NJ. Grout president of the Union
Bank of Brooklyn. formerly the Mechanics and
Traders Bank announced yesterday that Henry
Olleshemer, president of the Metropolitan Bank,
has consented TO be director of the Union Bank
and a member Of its executive committee.
Mr. Grout announced also that application would
be made 10 the Monday for the discharge
OF the receiver of the Mechanics and Traders Bank
ana the institution will reopen a few days later
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
y p DOUBLE TRACKING RESUMED.

ny Teegraph 10 The TTibunel
Omaha. Aug. 6.-The double tracking OF the
Union Pacific Railroad which ceased last fall when
the financial panic struck the country, was or
dered resumed at once to-day. The second track
will first be completed. between Fremont and Col
urrlhu@ dis cnce of thirty miles, giving the Union
IsG.gc ,,u tracks hundred and fifty miles west
of Omaha Work the western portion in Ne
braska will begin as as the gap between FIRE.
mont and Columbus is finished
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
TRYING TO SETTLE PAPER STRIKE.

ZVatertown. y Y, aug. 6-P. J. Downey, of the
STATE Board of Mediation and Arbitration, has been
in this city for the last TWO days endeavoring 70
settle the differences between the international
per con1panv and the papermakers' union The
naner mills are still closed. and apparently no
agreement has been reached Three mills employ
Ing pulp makers which did not strike we're closed
this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
TRACTION SALE UNDER FORECLOSURE

Oshkosh, Wis. Aug. 6-The property Of the Win
nebago Traction Company sold to-day for
$50 900 under foreclosure proceedings in the case
of the Trust Company of America The purchasers
were Oliver c. Fuller, Fred C. Best and Russell L.
Smith Of Milwaukee. It is the purpose to reor-
ganize the company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
NEBRASKA pRouTH RELIEVED.

Omaha, Aug. 6.-Rains in various parts of Ne
braska night and to-day relieved drouth that
was becoming serious in its effect upon growing
grain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
COTTON MILLS ON FULL TIME CUT WAGE

New Orleans, Aug 6.-Beginning next Monday
the Lane-Ma ginnis cotton mills. of New Orleans
will be run six days a week instead Of three. as
heretofore. While the number of workdays will he
doubled there will be 20 per cent cut III the
wages of the employees. a large majority of the
seventeen hundred employees voted TO accept the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
MISSOURI eAclElc SHOPS REo.,EN.

issued orders to-day for the reopening of its loco
motive shops in St Louis, sedaIia, Fort Scott.
Atchison, Ossawatomie. De Soto and Barring Cross.
The reopenng will provide employment for more
than a thousand men,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07
GOULD HARTMAN CAR ORDER DENIED.

F. n. Hoffstot president of the Pressed Steel Car
Company, denied yesterday the report from Pitts
burg that the company had received an order for
ten thousand from the Gould and Hartman
lines. Mr.. Hoffstot said that his company had not
received any recent order from either of these
interests and that there foundation for the
statement made in the dispatch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-08-07

Boston. Aug. 6.-Announcement made to-day
that the eighty-ifth meeting of the National AS
ISOLATION of Cotton Manufacturers would be held
Saratoga Springs September % and 80 next. Spe-
ctal trains for the accommodation of members and
guests Of the association will be from New
York and Boston
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