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New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
4 FLING AT CONGRESS-
Ways and Means Committeeman
CHARGED 7cith Personal Interest.

r,,.,-,o~e he. oa-Dr James J. Orton, OF New
York in a paper read at the tar1n symposium OF
the American Association for the Advancement OF
science to-day, created something OF a sensation
in the meeting by charging that members OF the
Ways and Means Committee are pecuniariiy inter
ested IN the tariff schedules which they have to
adjust DR.. Orton was absent. but his paper was
read by another.
Outlining general conditions, touching on alleged
evils Of the system and reaching the point V
remedial suggestion he said: Tt cannotbe doubted
that Congress has departed very widely from hon
est or consistent protection. That this is the IN
evitabe result Of the system of protecting private
industries Is my own beies, but that II Is neces-
sary consequence OF that system. conJolneo with
our unrepresentative scheme Of government, L
think no observer at Washington can fall TO see
IF we had a high and honest standard of public
morals in Congress it would be much easier 10 get
an honest tariff, and the consumer would not De
plundered as he IS now. ] venture to say that the
publicly established moral code in Congress IS
lower than IN most city councils. In Washington
it IS common gossip that out OF nineteen members
OF the Ways and Means Committee which Will
frame new tariff various ones are pecuniarfy IN
terested in this or that schedule"
Dr. Orton referred to Representative Fordney
and former Representative Rhodes, alleging their
interest in lumber manufacture and barytes, re-
spectively in connection he asserted, with their
opposition legislation favorable to the consumer
IN each case.
so far as moral quality is concerned he said
Senator Burton's act in representing private IN
terests before one OF the government departments,
for which he was sent to prison. mild and
harmless as compared with the acts which are
openly committed by members of Congress in tariff
legislation"
Seymour c. LOOMS Of New Haven, Conn. a
member Of the American Bar Association commit
tee on uniform state laws. advocated the establish
rnent OF tariff bureau for the control and regu-
RavSPY 11ygC
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
KE1RAN HEARING PROVES FRU1TLEss.
No New Facts Brought Out IN Fidelity Com
panys Hearing

{. C. Dickinson. president OF the Carnegie Trust
Company. was examined yesterday by Peter b.
Olney referee In the Fidelity Funding Company
bankruptcy proceedings. An attempt made TO
learn the exact nature OF the business which the
bankrupt company transacted.
Mr.. Dickinson told Of the business deals which
p J. Keiran the missing president OF the com
pany had wsth the Carnegie Trust Company. Mr.
Olney wanted TO determine whether the bankrupt
concern bought and sold notes. or merely dis
counted paper. Nothing new in regard to Keiran's
transactions brought out. The hearing was
adjourned until January TO-
Thomas f. Groy. jr, the state receiver whose
jurisdiction is opposed by Robert c. Morris the
appoiEtee Of the federal court. present He
represented by counsel Mr. Gilroy said that
he had received no word from Keran and had no
inlling of the missing presidents wherea bouts
Pending the decision as 10 which receiver Is to re-
main in charge OF the companys assets Mr. Girov
can do nothing toward strengthening out the COM
panys tangled affairs.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
WOODRUFF OUT OF ADELPHI COLLEGE
Resigns as Board President and James H. Post
Succeeds Him.

At the annual meeting Of the trustees of Adelphi
College and Academy held in the college Building
IN Brooklyn Monday evening. the resignation
Of Timothy /. Woodruff president of the board
was announced Mr.. Woodruff was forced TO re
tire from the position he had occupied for thirteen
years because othersaffars make it impossible for
him to be continuously in Brooklyn. James H.
Post was elected to succeed him, and the other
r,enb Of the board, Judge Frederick e Crane.
Clinton L. Rossiter and Herbert x. Twitchell were
reelected
Resolutions expressing regret al Mr.. Woodruff s
resignation and thanking him for his service were
adopted.
Mr. Post has been actively interested in the
Young Mems Christian Association the Brooklyn
Industrial Home and School and the Williams
burg Hospital. He is member of the firm of
g. H. Howell. Son q Co. OF No. 10s Wall street.
and is a director in the National City Bank. the
Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company and many
other Manhattan corporations. When Mr.. Wood
rur became president Of the board of trustees OF
Adelphi in December 1895. the institution was
struggling with a heavy debt incurred in erecting
and equipping the buildings. Mr.. Woodruff secured
the promise OF gift of $4,000 provided the board
could raise an equal amount. In three weeks SIS 900
was subscribed and the gift secured.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
BATH STANDS BY MORSE,
Friends in Maine City Pass ReSolu-
tons of Sympathy.

Bath Me, Deo 29.-The Bath friends of Charles
W Morse. the former steamship promoter and
banker who was sentenced last fall to serve fifteen
years in the federal prison at Atlanta On the
charge of misapplyng the funds Of the National
3anl1 of North America of New York, crowded City
Hall tonight to express their sympathy for their
former fellow citizen. The meeting which was
called by Mayor George E. Hughes. was addressed
by city officials and by several Of the citys most
prominent residents. Every speaker expressed sym
pathy with Mr.. Morse.
Mayor Hughes presided and stated that he had
been requested to call the meeting by many prom
tneut business men. He first introduced Charles a.
C,ornbs who presented resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted, calling attention 10 the Tact
that the sentence was practically for lie ana
scanned disproportionate TO the offence charged,
and asking that all honorable means be empiQysd
10 obtain q new trial and secure reasonable bail,
and that the respondent have the benefit Of every
reasonable doubt in the Court OF Appeals.
After the adoption of these resolutions there
we're remarks by several of those present ali
voicing the sentiments expressed in the resolution
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
RE4LTY INCREASE SMALL.
Assessed Valuation for 1909 Wiu Be
OnIu .sI2O 900 900 Greater.

Lawson Purdy, president OF the Department OF
Taxes and Assessments, yesterday on the stand
before the Cassidy committee, said the increase IN
assesyed valuation of real estate IN this city Tor
shs year 1909 would exceed E2oo0oon as against
800 coo 600 year for the last four or five years.
Shis means the city Will have about 100000
less 20 spend next year than ordinarily.
Nr. Puroy said that the real estate valuation OF
New York property 1905. including special fran
ehises vas S. n 415.7sS out Of q total property
valuation OF 3 lbs 400 He said his department
hsd been greatly hArnpered by the custom OF print
ing only d nominal figure in ordinary sale deeds.
Mr.. Puroy said that the debt limit OF New York
city on October q. 1908. sS722 57s He ex-
pressed q belief that tie Supreme Court should
have 6 right review and afford relief
where persons assessed for personal property be-
yono the amo1nt Of their actual possessions had
failed swear of days set for swearing
The witness also thought IL advisable TO provide
that IN deduction from the debt limit the Sinking
Fund Commissioners should figure only outstanding
water bonds and such funds in the sinking
fund. Otherwise. he said the Sinking Fund Com
rnissioners would have the power perpetually to
raise or lower the debt viii by buying selling
city water bonds.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
FRICK HELPS INQUIRY.
GiUeS Time and Money to Pittsburg
Graft Investigation.
Rv TELEGRAPH 20 The Tribune J

Pittsburg Dec. 29--H c. Frick has taken an
active interest in the campaign against graft and
has given a large check to help pay expenses. He
was so busy with his Investigations that he had
time TO give his daughter Heen's coming out
party, on December is. but little attention
Besides being interested a stockhoIder in the
Perfns sylvania Railroad and a director in the United
States Steel Corporation. both OF which, II is said
have been held up by Pittsburg councils he is also
a large stockhoder and director in Il number of
banks which. II Is asserted, Disseminated
against In bidding for city deposits. MI Frick is
also of the largest holders OF downtown prop
eTty. much Of which is unmproved. II is said that
the exactions made on him by councils were such
that he refused 70 make any further investments
His real estate is valued at than $40 0oo 900
IN this CITY.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
FLEET PASSES PERRIN.
Run from Colombo Pledsantest Of
Cruise.

cuez rec 2e-The American battleship fleet. un-
dar Rear Admiral Sperry, passed Perrin. ct the en-
trance to the Red Sea- at to-day. All on board
the feet are we'll, The vessels are due here the
morning Of January 3.
The warships enjoyed perfect weather On the
1rd,an Ocean since they sailed from Colombo nine
davs ago. It is expected that they will make 6
Quick passage through the canal. and they VIII
disperse to the various Mediterranean ports. ac-
cordng TO thor itinerary. with the least possible
delay.
christmas was fttingly observed on board the
sixteen vessels of the feet. There were various
athletic sports among the crews, and each vessel
pave a vaudeville show, had boxing matches. dane
ing and cakewalks. The run from Colombo mas
been tho pleasantest experienced at sea since the
cruise began
The supply ship Culgoa is two days ahead OF the
feet and the repair ship Panther two days behind
The scout cruiser Yanllton arrived here this morn
ing from Colombo and took on coal
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
DIES MONIES LEAVES wILLEMsTAD.

Millemstad, Curacao. Dec 2S.-The United States
cruiser Des Moines left here this afternoon, TO
get into communication with the battIeship Maine
the flagship of the American special service squad
ron which is lying off La Guayra. The cruiser
will continue make daily trips TO the flagship,
presumably to act "a a dispatch boat for w J.
buchanan. the American Special Commissioner
appointed by the State Department at Washington
70 conduct negotiations with Venezuela looking to
a settlement of the dispute between the United
States and that republic The cruiser North Caro-
lima went north to-day.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
army AND NAVY NOTES.
From the Tribune Bureau

TF7rom the Tribune Bureaul
Washington, December o.
ORDERS IssUED-The following orders have
been issued: NV
Following in stations of sdSa Of pr
Major s'i55 PowELL c. FAUNTLBRoY to Fort Benjamin
Ma,51 54@JIlf%i# JAMES R. CHURCH to Fort Robinson
captan join H. ALLEN to Fort Monroe Va and re
gGt RIs u Rf[sohh T. BEvAs to hospital PEesido
Of Fsncisco th c9m2aHy SJ ny Fort B Donsas
Captain HHNRYc " cd3tai5 6 foRGE H. sHIELbs Jr. 50
eoosisd "sdB to Eb%aF6 faS ensfS B. Ch3sAT
SSaTaIry accepted take effect March i ., ,r.
Orders OF peSsefn eSsen GEoRG J. wARIN 1lth cavalry
s.Tey Tey06fd of ABSENCE First Lieutenant JOHN Nus
G1s GRAvE; IoSSf SRfHoADs medical corps extended two
months; Captain GEoSGE S a6tain NJ JofiN T GEARY
coast artillery corps. Ons month
Commander W. r. RUSH to navy yard Boston as
,osRipmaS r. K TURNER detached the Milwaukee;
assistant to hfe surgeon P1ELo qs.schsd Raoo tor
ss5Pant PeGI surgeon J. r DUHGG detached navy yard
Mare islah4 NJ RAY detached navy yard Mare
avnaser slsRq E Ee's W fBeo%HHFFo detached yard
Phil9deiPha s s:nef9i storskeeper to navy YARD
sland' !anneaEH esaCEHAEFER detached navy yard. New
York 70 duty general storekeePer' navy yard
Philadelphia.
MOVEMENTS OF wARsHIPs-The following
roo,,eTnents Of vessels have been reported to the
Navy Department:
ARRIVED.
y,ac o5-The Dolphin. La Guayra.
ioec pS-The Fox at San Pedro; the Maine ana the
North Carolina, at La Guayra; the North Carolina
Dec. a 2s@The Yankton, Perrin
SAILED
Dec 2s-Tbe castne and shs Octopus ron Philsdel-
Ssn Francisco the Fox. from San Diego for Mare
IsIau Pedro the North Carolina. from
a CIuayra Curacao and from Curacao for
Guantanamo.
Dec e9-The Yankton. from Perrin for suez
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
RUFF GETS II YEARS.
Bribery Was Charged an Granting
Orerhead TrOLLeq Franchise.

San Francisco. Dec. 29-Abraham Ruef. formerly
political boss of San Francisco. was to-day sen
fenced to fourteen years the state pentenary at
San Quentin
The charge was bribing a member OF the Schnltz
hoard oF sunervisors in the award of overhead
trolley franchise 10 the United Railways. The trial
of President Calhoun, who returned from New
York last week, will begin shortly.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
DECIDES AGAINST SUGAR COMPANIES.

Judge SomeryiIle. OF the United States board OK
general appraisers yesterday decided sugar cases
against ArbuckIe Brothers, the American Trading
Company the Western Sugar Refining Company
the Franklin Sugar Refining Company. c. Au1SincA
& Co. and others all OF whom protested assess
ments of duty the grounds that they were II
legal AM unreasonable. or else unconstitutional
The regulations violated apply to the dennitien
on sugar duty being mot above iS, Dutch staA~
ard in color liable duty at the rate OF lS5 cents
pound In overruling the claims of the importers
the decision OF tho United States Supreme C0uIN
cited
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
rHREW our eoLUMBIA PROFESSOR.

MontcIair n. J.. Dec. 2s-Professor Joseph c.
Pfster OF Columbia University, has changed his
boarding house in Caldwell because he acted the
role OF a rescuer OF a in distress at the
7,hrewmont Inn. Frank Tipping, proprietor OF the
inn II is alleged. was beating his Wife and a son
Of the couple appealed Professor Pfster inter
fere When he went to the aid of the his
landlord he alleges. assaulted him and turned him
out Of the inn. Professor Phster out a war
rant for the OF the innkeeper. who was held
for the grand jury.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
CAB STRIKE OVER.
Livery Stables AL Running and Have All the
Men Needed for Servica

a Every stable affected by the recent strike OF the
cab drivers against members of the Livery Stable
Keepers Association running YESTERDAY The
stables OF ". H Sfsich the last To start business
cpened yesterday morning. and both automobile
ara cab services were resumed. The officials OF
the association said that the tie-up over.
Chairman J. II. Naugfton. OF che executive com
rrittee Of the Livery Stable Keepers Association
said the strike Sas absolute failure. we have
more men than We need. and this applies all
,,ur members" he said The police protection
however will be kept up until We feel assured tha;
AZ Is 10 longer needed"
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
"HUMPTY" JAoKsoN's TOOTH ARREST

For the hundTedth time "Humpty' Jackson
the East Side gang leader arrested early
yesterday, when he attempted. the police say to
carry out a plot SHOOT up the saloon owned
by HIS enemy. jimmy Kelly, at No 2l2 East
18th street John Gilmore and William CIearv
alleged members OF Jnckson's gang were arrested
with him and when the were brought to ths
Fifth street station "Humpty" proudly announced
that Il was the century mark OF his arrests.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
REcoMMENp A sEPARATE couRT.

Governor Hughess commission for the Investi-
CATION OF the lower courts has practically decided
to recommend a separate court to hear abandon
ment cases. Testimony favorng that action was
given by w. I. Nichols, secretary of the Brooklyn
bureau of charities and ii. =. Preston, secretary
the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty TO
Children. To-day searching investigation into
the police courts OF Brooklyn will be started
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
GET GOTERNOR'S AUTO.
Chauffeur 5oith Daughters Of
Georgia ErecutiUe Fined.
rav TeI.raph 70 The Trsbune !


Atlanta, Dec ZS-Infuriated by the reckless run
ming OF automobiles, the town authorities Of Battle
IIiu caught tartar to-day when the justice of the
peace and assistants arrested the automobile,
chauffeur and daughters OF Governor Hoke Smith.
You going sixty, miles an hour" said the
Justice Of the peace.
Wasn't going more than twenty" retorted the
chauffeur
As eight miles is the limit through Battle Hi, q
fine OF s25 and costs imposed, and as the party
old not have the wherewithal they had go 10
the Governors of1ce TO get the money.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-30
THE ''ROYAL LIMITED

CT The best appOtn q
train out of New York
for Baltimore and Wash
inafOn is the "ROYAL
LIMITED" from 23d St.
$50 d. n. and Liberty ST.
400 D. I'M. daily, arriving
Washington 800 p. I'm. In
Five Hours.
cit is all Pullman but
no other extra fare is
chs arged. The cafe
s mOk ing, parlOr and
observation C carS are
superb, and the table
d'hOte dinner on the
dining car appeals. Q
For tickets and reservations call st
Ticket Offices of the Central Railroad
of Nevv Jersey and Baltimore Ohio
Railroad.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-22
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Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-22
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice IS hereby given that at meet
ing OF the stockholders oL the MILLER
STORAGE COMPANY a corporation
created and organized under the Laws
81 the State 81 West Virginia held Of
their office. 81 THE Stewart Building
ia MortinshHrg, West Virginia GA the
2nd day of February a D. i907 the
following resolutions were adopted
FIRST That the Miller Storage
Company, q corporation created and
organized under the laws Of the State
81 West Virginia does hereby disc0n-
Hnue business as corporation and
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-22

Heroic mem and fhelr actions appeal
70 dl humanity and the death o.
those Who die while fighting for their
country hlis one with more sadness
thm if thes met death m he ordinary
way So many % thc sailn roa :,
Berkeley county have met death upop
ihe battlefield FL the forest lighting
with the Indians on tbe uood Seeds
of tae Revolution in the second war
wHh England IN the Nexican war thls
county gave her best aud mshtea
goung men 70 .be army o. nay aud
aIaa that 50 many 81 bcm met q
oldiers death
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-22
THE DAILY MARKET REPORT
BUYING PRICES.

The buying prices quoted today By
local grain dealers Tor cereals are as
follows
Grain Market,
Wheat 3o&92
Corn 65
Oats per bu, So
Hay, baled per ton, st10s1g
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-22
For Assesso

hereby announce myself IS a cao
didate for assessor Of Berkeley ccun
&. subject to the action Of the re
publican county convention
S-23-tt JOHN W DEAN
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-22

Local merchants today quote the
prices they are paying for country
produce ais follows
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-04-22

say your ad in The Journal
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-13
AUDITORIUM

Jessie Shirley is something of
"a Broadway Favorite" all right in
the directoire gown which she
wore at last nights opening of the
weeks bill. 1t goes with the char
acter of "Fany Flashlight" natural
ly. There Is nothing slow about
the piece, but nothing very bad, not
even the directoire gown. How it
might look on the street when the
wind is blowing. instead of on the
stage, is, of course, another matter.
The leading part is that of vaude-
vile favorite on Broadway who has
a love affair-just one-and plenty
of trouble. The play brings out
clever work on the part OF Allen J..
Holuber, Jack Amory, Miss Van
Waldron and other members of the
company. But Jessie in the sheath
gown Is the real explosion of the
piece. 1t could be improved on
only by dressing the balance of the
company. including Jack Amory, in
duplicate garb.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-13
DECIDING GAME.
THROWN AWAY

Stevens is credited with having
lost yesterdays game for Spokane.
He made two bad plumbers, one let
ting In practically three runs and
the other one. Stevens Is getting
to be somewhat of consistent
disappointment.
Aberdeen won after II innings of
hard play, by score of to and
big Gus Thompson was, hammered
for fair at that. Every Indian clout-
ed the ball, but some of the drives
were square into fielders' hands
If it were not for Stevens costly
errors, Spokane would have won in
a walk. Johnny Killilay pitched a
better game than big Thompson.
OFF Thompson the Indians secured
10 hits, including two baggers by
Mackin, Stevens and Rogers. He
struck out one, walked two and
made a wild pitch.
Killilay gave inc singles, struck
out three, and walked two.
Califf succeeded Thompson In
the 10th inning and Jensen sue
ceeded Killilay. Neither allowed
a hit.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-13
Same Old Percy Coue

Here's something that will con-
vince western sports that Percy
Cove is still the same old ring
freak:
Percy Cove. formerly Of Seattle
and generally known all over the
country as the human Stat" came
out of a six-round so with Jack
Britton, Of Chicago. slightly bent
and considerably dented. Still
game he called for another chance,
which will soon be given him. Brit
ton opened the festivities by push.
ing singing lett pab rather rude
ly into Percy's face and followed ii
up with right to the body that
caused the elongated Westerner to
double over like clothespin. and
for a minute his arms and legs
were badly tangled up. TO the sur
prise of the members, however, he
managed to unravel himself, and
while Britton looked on In aston.
ishment one of his hands connect
ed with Jacks jaw, turning him
completely around. Before Britton
could recover Percy was climbing
up his back and slapping his face
with both hands.
After that Jack hesitated about
getting to close quarters and pre-
ferred to make stand-Off fight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-13
OTTO AFTER SCALER

Young Otto, the Hebrew fighter,
who has made MI the pugs around
New York City sit up and notice. is
coming west within short time,
anxious to get match with Kid
Scaler Young Otto has a record
that sounds like n massacre. He
has knocked out nine Of every 10
of his opponents, Knocked out 16
men In 16 rounds In lG consecutive
nights, and knocked out three. men
in one night. consuming only 5
minutes and 30 seconds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-13
ATTELL WON'T HAVE
FITz IN RING

Abe Attell, the fast lightweight,
who Is to fight Kid Scaler at Post
Falls on the night Of July 20, ar
rived this morning over the N. P.
He was met at the train by the
fight promoters and friends. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Attell, a
charming Irish girl, and Manager
Cohn and Mrs. Cohn.
Abe and Reid got down to bust
ness at once. Reid suggested that
Bob Fitzsimmons, who is now
playing at the Pantages, referee.
Attell would not consent to such
an arrangement.
Fighters are good enough any
where else except as the third man
in a ring. l never saw fighter
yet who was any good as a referee.
Fitz and l are good friends, but I
wouldn't stand him for referee. l
want an outsider who has never
been fighter.
The question of referee will
psobably be in the air for few
days.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-07-13
UNCLE SANS ATHLETES MAY WZN14
OUT OF 20 EVENTS IN OIL YDlPIC GAMES

special Correspondence to The Press
LONDON, July 13.-America has
sent to London the greatest team
of athletes that perhaps ever rep
resented any nation.
Neither in muscular development,
vitality or gentlemanly conduct do
the American Toys suffer by COM
parison with the youths represent
ing the other nations of the earth.
With athletes on the ground
from all parts of the world, it is
now possible for the first time to
make anywhere near a conserva-
tive guess as to the prospects of
Uncle Sans boys in the great
Olympic games.
OF the % events the team COM
petes in on track and field, it looks
as If Old Glory should romp home
first in IA.
Much depends, however, on the
outcome of claim made by Irish