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The sun., 1908-03-05
HUGHES LEAGUE ~ KENTUCKY.
Organization Formed TO Put the Governor
In Line as Second Choice.

FRANKE oRT. Ky. March 4.-The Hughes
League OF Kentucky was organized here
to-day The officers are Thomas b. Nc
Gregor, Assistant Attorney General. presi-
dent; T. W. Vinson. Assistant Superinten-
dent Of Public instruction. vice president;
Roy Wilhoit, secretary Of the railroad
commission, secretary. and an executive
committee composed OF Representative
John P. Haswell Of Breckenridge county,
Assistant Secretary Of State W. Z. Bidwell
Of Louisville and r. A. Cook Of the auditors
department.
The officers are popular and active young
State officials. No extravagRnt claims are
made for Hughes, but the league hopes TO
divide the delegation, and the managers
say that in all districts where Taft or Fair
banks gets the instructions Hughes will
get the second choice Instructions, so that
before the balloting at the national oOnven-
tion is over the Kentucky delegation will
be in line for Hughes.
Republicans here say that Hughes would
have got the delegates from central
Kentucky but for his unbending stand on
racing
The sun., 1908-03-05
HART M'KEE DIVORCE SUIT ON
WIFE ACCUSES HIM OF CRUELTY
AND WASTING HER MONEY.


AA@NN eA0NA-N@ 1%A- - -4-~~ N-~@-
Special caoIs Despatch 10 TEE SUN.
PARIS, March A.--The divorce case be-
tween A. Hart Mckee and his wife began
to-day. Maitre Barbour. counsel for Mrs.
Mckee. outlined the case he was prepared
to prove in her demand for divorce. After
describing the couples position and lives
in America he said Mr.. Mckee proposed
marriage few days after meeting the lady
now his wife. He told her he was free to
marry, but during the engagement he was
compelled to spend $500 TO settle the divorce
case Of his FIRST wife.
Mex ee, the lawyer said, posed ~ a very
rich man and promised to allow his wife
s2S 900 yearly for dress. He said she need
never wear her gloves twice. After the
marriage, however, McKee's first care was
TO get the $50 900 allowed for his wife's child
by'her former husband. Mr.. Tevis, doubled
He then compelled his wife 10 write 10 her
father to withdraw her money, $3.50 900.
from the trust company in which it had
been placed in order that Mckee might
manage il.
went 70 Monte Carlo. where Mckee garnbled
and lost heavily. Mrs. Mckee never played
here. Mckee abused his wife terribly and
threatened her with q revolver. He threat
ened TO commit suicide II she did not give
him all her fortune. She gave him slS.OoO.
Maitrs Barbour made twenty-Eix charges
Of cruelty against Mckee, the last being
that he had tried 10 suborn witnesses 70
swear abe was a chauffeur's mistress. He
was always Jealous OF his stepson, Hugh.
frightening him with a revolver and pinch
ing his arms until the blood came. At Paris
he refused 70 allow his wife to take her
meal at the modest hotel where they we're
staying and sent a servant to buy sardines
for her. saying the hotel prices we're too
dear.
HlS other characteristics. according TO
NJ. Barbour. included spending tho day in
pajanas and costumes which the learned
aoadsmiciaa carefully explained to the
Court. He wore cocks for a month and
then threw the remains away. He spent
most OF his time in writing articles Tor New
ork papers signed "Fif" and "Clarice.'
He sold his wifes jewels. For a ring
costing 5000 he took e25 Thirty-two
maids left his wiFe's service owing 10 his
insults Mrs. Mckee began divorce pro-
ceedings in August and now Mckee had
brought cross-suit against her.
Maitre Barbour concluded with an un-
printable description Of Mckee, in which
the smallest matters we're charges Of using
paint on his lips and dyeing his eyebrows.
Maitre labor viii give McKee'S side of
the case on March II.
The sun., 1908-03-05
FAIRBANKS IN NO DEAL.
wouldn't Have vlce.PresIdency Again
Wouldn't Mind Being IN Cabinet.

INDIANAPOLIS. March A rumored COM
bination between Senator Knox Of Penn
sylvania and Vice-Presideut Fairbanks
whereby the latter Is TO accept the Vice.
Presidency is denied by friends OF Mr.
Fairbanks here
They say that under no circumstances
could he be induced 20 hold the second place
on the ticket again and that he has not and
will not enter into any deal looking 20 .
combination with any one.
His friends aAy that while he has found
the ONCE Of Vice -President pleasant in the
main IL has proved q closed door 70 any
thing like activity or ln:luenee In the Senate
and has hampersd rather than forwarded
his ambition
It is also said that while he still expects
TO be nominated at Chicago he will not feel
III toward the rarty u he is not. FOR In the
event OF the nomination OF any other can
didate than Judge Taft he would expect 10
be cal led into the Cabinet II the nominee
is elected He 10 represented 40 preferring
a Cabinet position 70 tho Presidency,
and his friends believe that the rumors OF
a combination are being spread here for the
purpose Of discrediting his candidacy for
she higher ONCE.
The sun., 1908-03-05
KING CALLS on PREMIER.
Edward Spends Half an Hour with Banner.
man Before Leaving London.
Special Cdble Despatch 70 TEE sun.
nI.L IL ENal.-..-L

Special Cdbls Despatch TO TIE Sun.
LONDON, March liking Edward spent
half an hour to-day with Prime Minister
Sir Henry Campbell -Bannerman. The
King is going TO Biarritz for his health.
The Kings visit to the Premier is an
example OF the numerous little tactful
courtesles on which the popularity Of
Edward VII. with the nation is largely
based. IL is the invariable custom for the
British Premier on the eve of the soverei gn 8
departure abroad to seek an official fare
well audience at the royal palace. II is
usually a mere fOrmahty. An omission
Of the meeting on the present occasion
would not have been remarked. Hence
the Kings kndliness in making the visit.
which is unprecedented and fires the pOpu-
The King arrived at Downing street, the
official residence OF the Prime Minister, Ia
his private broughAm He was not noticed
by the passersby. He forbade any cere-
mony, and he sat by the Premier's bedside
and chatted cheerily on ordinary topics.
When he left the Prime Minister was notice.
ably brighter.
II il noteworthy that no British sovereign
has ever before entered 10 Downing street
since il became the official residence Of the
First Lord Of the Treasury.
The sun., 1908-03-05
JAPAN THREATENS WAR
Unless China Releases ship That Took
Arms TO Rebels

Special Cdbss DSSDdiehss n IaM SUN
TOXIC, March t.--Japan received replies
to-day from Pekin and the vicsroy OF Cam
ton In reference 20 the Tatsu Maru. The
terms are not announced, but It is stated
that while they do not necessarily reject
JGpans demands they do not satisfy the
Government.
SHANGHAI. March a.--Japan threatens
10 declare war on China unless the Chinese
Government shall release Immediately the
Japaneee steamship Tatsu. which was
seized at Macao on February on sus-
pieion Of bringing arms and ammunition
for the revolutionsries. The vessel was
taken to Canton and has been detained
there In spite OF the protests and demands
OF the Japanese Government.
LONDON. March 6.--Accordine TO the
latest accounts received here the Tatsu
Maru incident has led TO grave situation,
which may have tho worst consequences
The Horni"y Posts Shanghai correspondent
reports that the relations between China
and Japan are seriously strained, japan
declaring that If the steamer ia not re-
leased abe will regard china's action as a
casus belii
The Japanese official version printed in
London represents the vessel as having been
forcihly seized by four Chinese gunboats
while anchored awaiting the tide of Macao,
the steamer being actually in Portuguese
waters Armed Chinese sailors boarded
the Tatsu Maru and seized some goods
They grossly Ill treated the crew. They
took the vessel to Canton. where she TO.
mains.
To the Chinese contention that the Tatsu
Maru intended to srnuggle her cargo into
Chinese territory Japan replies that the
vessel held regular permit. issued by the
Portuguese officials. enabling her to land
At Macao the arms and ammunition aboard,
which were openly declared in the ships
papers. Therefore the case has nothing
TO do with the Chinese customs regulations
and the charge of smuggling is precluded.
For these reasons jar an demanded the
immediate release ofthe steamer. an apology
and an indemnity.
The sun., 1908-03-05
POOLROOM IN BROADWAY.
Raid Opposite the MStropolitAn by Fiat
Hunting Policemen.

4e@ao ~Rts3aAsO WV NNDSs NpfWAAN~As W EAeg
Hunting Policemen.
Having heard that brand new poolroonn
was doing business on the seventh hoor
at lIIs Broadway. opposite the Metropolitan
Opera House. Capt. Farrell Of the TenderlOin
and Detectives Roland. o'Neill. Lyon and
Eaton went looking for apartments late
yesterday afternoon.
Walter Clifford Of 20S West Fifty-second
street. who opened the door. told tho cap
tain that he was sorry but the place was
already rented. Replied Farrell:
But l don't think any other apartment
would suit me. like the outlook I'll
look the place over anyway"
Clifford said he couldn't. The captain
showed his shield and said he would. He
did. and found thlrty-one men In the place.
which was Atted up like a fat. In an
alcove on the parlor were n telephone and
racing sheets. The visitors arrested Cliff
ford on the charge OF aiding and abetting
In the running OF a poolroom. Matthew
Frank of lOl1 Bergen street, Brooklyn.
who had ssi2 in his pocket and who was in
charge Of the telephone. was arrested az
the proprietor. The other men gave names
and addresses and departed.
The sun., 1908-03-05
LOOK OUT FOR u. S. GRANTS NAME.
In Fact It's Well to Look Closely at Any
Paper You Buy.

A presumption that forged notes bearing
the name OF Z. S. Grant. Jr.. are In cir
culatIon was raised yesterday by Q pub
Usher warning against the purchase Of
tuoh notes. The notice was:
U. s. Grant. Jr.. has Eiven notice that
there are no notes or personal obligations
bearing his signature upon the market for
sale or discount. and he warns all persons
that II such are offered they are fraudulent
and void.
U. s. Grant, assistant cashier in the
Suh-Treasury. who Is a sou OF Orville
Grant. a nephew OF President Grant. said
that the notice did rot come from him
and that he knew nothing Of the occasion
for il U. S. Grant. Jr.. son Of President
Grant. resides In San Diego. Cal. ard has
a son U. S. He owns mucn real estate In
California and has been interested in several
mining enterprises.
The only other U. s. Grant belonging
to the prominent family is Lieut.. u. s.
Grant Sd. who married a daughter Of SEQ
retary Root and is attache to the President.
He is at Brookline, Mass, and knows Moth
ing about il.
None OF the prominent note brokers Of
the financial district had seen any Grant
notes. Men in the district who are en-
gagged in watching the mining sharks
and bucketshOp and discretionary pool
swindlers said they considered it ex-
tremely advisable for buyers OF paper
Of all kinds-notes, stocks or bonds-to
examine the paper very closely The
swindlers in the old games, they said,
were without victims now. Most Of them
are broke and are likely to become
desperate. One of the credit agencies
sent out notices yesterday warning against
the purchase Of any bond or stock unless
IL bore the indorsement and verihcation OF
a reliable broker
The sun., 1908-03-05
RECTOR SAPHORE ExONERATED.
Bishop OImsted Says His Remark to Girl
About kissing was o Mistake Only.

DhenOp OhulsNeu says fhhs NeWark 70 u ttrl
About KISSING was . Mistake Only.
SYRACUSE, March al admit the inn
prudence OF having jestingly made remark
to young woman concerning the matter
of kissing. That, however. IL the full ex-
tent Of my offence. which have frankly
admitted. for which I have apologiEed
and which sincerely regret. It was a
thcuShtless remark, provoked By Hight
conversation and uttered without delibera-
ton or desire. Faithfully yours,
x. WARREN SAPHoRE.'
Bishop Charles Tyler olnsted preached
at All Saints Church tonight and read
the above statement OF the rector. who has
been charged by MisB Viola Hayes with
having asked her for a kiss. Bishop Ohm
sted made the recent trouble the subject
Of his sermon and urged the members Of the
church 10 stand by their rector and forgive
the mistake which he made.
i am convinced said Bishop 0lmsted.
that the rector Of this parish has done
nothing that deserves as severe oondemna-
ton as he has received. He came TO me and
told his story, and believe that when You
know all the facts you will not want TO drive
the rector out and deprive him Of his living
and reputation because OF ono mistake
He told me that he was guilty OF indiscre-
ton and deserved rebuke. i assure you
that there was no evil thought In what he
said and ne had no IDEA OF doing anything
out OF the way. He went home on the
night In question. told his wife. he afterward
told the vestry Of the church and he told me.
The sun., 1908-03-05
Rhode ISLAND FOR BRYAN.

state Democratic Committee COmmends
Him Because He Isn't . ReactlOuary.
PROVIDENCE. March A resolution un-
eauivocally indorsing william Jennings
Bryan for President was adopted by the
Democratic state central COMMITTEES this
afternoon. The resolution in part is as
follows:
10 is perfectly plain that the vast majority
Of the citizens OF this country do not want
and will not have ~ their Chief Executive 4
man. no matter what his party. TO whom
The term reSctlonary can Justly be applied.
The committee called the State conven-
ton for March u. Thomas p. Gore. the
blind Senator from Oklahoma, viii address
The convention
The sun., 1908-03-05
shaw Out OF CarnegIe Trust co.

Leslie N. Shaw retired yesterday from
all connection with the Carnegie Trust
Comcany. He resigned from the presi-
denoy recently and &C the monthly meet.
ing OF the directors yesterday bis TesiS-
nation from both the presidency and tho
directorate was formally accepted. G.
president; Fred H. Parker, formerly SEQ
retary, was elected vice-president and p.
n. Sheridan was elected treasurer.
The sun., 1908-03-05
L.. S. GAINS ~ MANCHURIA.
Great Beneficiary by Russian War, Ac-
cOrdinE TO Japan's Figures.

oVttfIs NWDIT DFaPIT'T ~
TOXIC. March 4.--StHtistics printed with
the view 10 controverting the assertion
that American trade in Manchuria has de-
cIined owing to Japan's discrimination
make IL appear that American trade has
Increased remarkably since the war and
that American goods are now flowing into
ManchCiria more steadily than they did
into the old markets Of China proper.
The Importation includes material for
the Japanese Manohurian Railway.
American oil has especially progressed.
shutting out the Russian TO great extent.
The figures seem TO show that Japan
fought Russia on behalf Of American trade.
which is now supplanting Russian trade.
The sun., 1908-03-05
WALES DEALS IN FUTURES.
AZ Least an AntI-Bearing Rein Man Quotes
what Hen DO when Hes King.
SDretaI closs DtspHtca 70 THE suS.

SpcetnI cSess DtspGtea 70 TEE SuN.
LONDON. March AT the annual meeting
OF the Anti-Bearing Rein Association to-day
a speaker said the movement had tho hearty
support Of the Prince OF Wales. who had
promised the speedy suppression Of the cruel
bearing rein practice when he came to the
throne. He ouotsd the Princes denuncta-
tion Of the practice published In book BY
Gen. Baden Powell. saying:
When arm king viii make three laws.
No ono shall cut puppies tails, there will
be no more sin in the country and nobody
shall use bearing reins because they hurt
the horses"
The sun., 1908-03-05
P,nksrtOus IN Brooklyn CampaIKn.

Bird s. coler. President Of the Borough
Of Brooklyn, announced yesterday that
polling place az the March primaries at
which there is to be a big clash between
the McCarren and -McCaFren forces.
There will be no ballot box stuffing.' he
said -at these primaries.
The sun., 1908-03-05
PEEKSKILL DEMOCRATIC.
Entire Ticket sweeps ChAuneey Depew'I
Old Home. Once Republican.

PEEKsKILL. n Y. March l.-The old
home OF Senator ChAunCey NJ Depew,
once known as a Republican stron ghold,
has been carried by the Democrats at tho
spring elections BY an overwhelming ma
jorty.
Tne Democrats elected their entire ticket,
consisting Of three Aldermen, City Treas
urer, Assessor and three Water Commits
sioners, by majorities as high as 2s4.. The
Republicans were led by ex-County Clerk
against the present water board in the
typhoid fever epidemic.
The sun., 1908-03-05
FIetcherIEer.s Damage SUIT.

R. J. Sully, formerly OF Brooklyn, but
now living in Jersey City. is suing the Coney
Island and Brooklyn Railroad Cmpany
for sl,IoO In his complaint. which IL
listed on the calendar in the Trial Term
N the supreme Court, Brooklyn, the plaintiff
avs that he worked for the company from
G,iguSt. 500, TO April. 1905. and that during
mai time ne was deprived Of 1900 hours
Which should have been used In masticating
hi- food. He says his digestive apparatus
Il n vwrack
The sun., 1908-03-05

Justice Truax has signed an interlocu-
tory decree granting Louise Dresser, the
actress and singer, a divorce from her
busband Jack Norworth, who 10 q mon
ologist In vaudeville. Mise Dresser, VINO
10 regarded as one Of the beat looking VEN 20 20
ia ISw Fieldu ahow &C the Herald Square
Theatre. sThS Girl Behind the Co1rtar.
The sun., 1908-03-05
MAY REVEAL BRYAN'S IDEAS.
NebraskR state Democratic Platform Prob.
ably VIII Re Dictated by Him.

ably VIII he UictAted by Him.
OMAHA. Neb.. March 4.-The advance
guard OF the Democratic State convention
which meets In Omaha tomorrow. began
arriving to-day.
Tho State officers Of the Bryan Volunteers
are In the city seeking to extend the
propaganda Of that organization. which is
expected TO take q prominent part In the
coming national convention.
Mr.. BRYAN Will be the central figure at
the convention and bis influence viii
dom mate the spirit OF the platform. which
is expected to reflect TO a certain extent
the iders he will present 10 the national
convention at Denver In June The con-
vention is oonsl iere1 FOR this reason 20 be
OF extraordinary Importance. especially 70
the Democratic party.
The sun., 1908-03-05
CONGO PACT HANGS FIRE.
King Leopold SIN OlekerinE with HIS
MlnIsters--MOrs Concessions.
Special Gable DsspdieA 10 THE SUS.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE SUN.
BRUssELs. March 4.--TheTe was a large
crowd outside the Parliament House to-day
in anticipation Of the introduction Of the
Congo annexation treaty. It was an
nounced. however, ct the last moment that
its introduction had been postponed until
tomorrow.
II is evident that the whole question
has not yet been smootbed There have
been several Cabinet meetings during the
last twenty-four hours The hing was
closeted with Prime Minister Schollaert
for five hours yesterday and two hours
to-day
The concessions made by King Leopold
include the abolition Of compulsory labor
in the independent State and the institution
Of currency in which the natives will be
paid
The sun., 1908-03-05
WAITING FOR EVANSS SHIPS.
Tho CaIIfornla TArFies at MasdaIeaa nay
for News BY Wireless.

SAN DIEGO Cal. March a.--By wireless
to-day from Magdalena Bay II was learned
that ths gunboat Yorktown left there this
morning for San Francisco The remainder
OF the squadron. except the California.
will sail for San Francisco on Sunday.
The California viii remain at Magdalena
Bay for several days and through her
wireless operator here expects TO get the
first messAgs Of the arrival OF Admiral
Eyana's heet
The sun., 1908-03-05
TO PASS AN EXCLUSION BILL
Alliance Between Enemies OF the Black
and YeIlow Races.

and Yellow Races.
wAsHIN0ToN. March l--An offensive and
defensive alliance has been formed by
Southern and Pacific Coast members based
upon the prejudice against the black and
yellow races. The Southern contingent
in Congress win assist Pacific Coast dele
cations in efforts being made TO secure the
passage Of q law excluding japanese from
the United States Ths Coast members
in turn will stand by their Southern col
leagues on the negro question.
The sun., 1908-03-05
Another Fruitless Ballot for senator

COLUMBIA. 8. c.. March AFTER taking
two ballots for United States Senator 70
succeed the late A. c. Latimer the General
Assembly decided 20 postpone further bal
loeing until noon tomorrow.
The sun., 1908-03-05

Famous rive hour All Pullman train for Baltimore
and Washington. leaves New HOrk daily, LheTiY
ST. AP, NJ. I'D Sc. 10 min, earlier C. II. X. Of N.
And Balto. and Ohio.-Aag.
The sun., 1908-03-05
OLlAhoma Lssislators May Eat Popcorn

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March AFTER two
hours debate to-day resolution prohib-
itinR the eating Of popcorn during the
sessIons. OF the Oklahoma LegislaturO waA
defeated
The sun., 1908-03-05

e9S A. N. and $40 p. N, unexcelled service via
Information Bureau. Bway. cor. g0th Ss.-Adv.
The sun., 1908-03-05

DEwET-s cI.ARETs AND OLD RGUNDY
Taken With the Meal enriches the blood.
II. 7. Dewey sons Co.. iSs Fulton S.. New York
The sun., 1908-03-05
JANrroR LOST THREE

Fred Hirter. ianitOr Of the school. lost
three children In the diaaster. Hlrter
was badly burned about the bead aud
hands trying 10 save tho little ones. he
declares that there was less are than usual
In the furnace. because Of the mild weather
Shortly before the recess hour" saId
The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-10
LIABILITY BILL
 PASSES SENATE House Measure Put Through Without Amendment
 and Without a
 Division.
AFFECTS RAILROADS ONLY
Allows Recovery Where Injury Is Caused by Negligence of Fellow Servant or by Employe
 Himself.

Washington, April 9---The bill relat- Ing to the liability of common carriers by railroads, passed by the house of representatives on April was passed to-day by the senate without amend ment and without u division.
 The senate bill on the subject was not confined to railroads, but covered all forms of common carriers, and Sen ator Doliver who had reported 1t from the committee on education and labor sought to substitute 1t for the house bill, but his motion was defeated Num- bill but all were voted down. As passed the bill Is expected to meet the adverse opinion of the United states Supreme court as to the common car rier liability law of 1896, which was decided unconstitutional by the court The bill aboishes the strict common law liability which bars a recovery for personal Injury or death of an employC occasoned by the negligence of fel' low servant. IL also relates the com mon law rule which makes contribu- tory negligence n defense to claims foi such injuries and permits an employt to recover for an injury caused by thu negligence of co-employe. The bill does not bar recovery even though th' injured one contributed by his owr negllgenceao the Injury. The amoun of tho recovery is diminished In thu same degree that the negligence of th' injured one contributed to tho Injury.
 During tho discussion of the measur' there was extended reference to cam palgn contributions by railroad mel and especially to the Hartman con 1 tributlon to tho republican campaign fund of 1904,
 Because tho senate bill did not speci | fy the cause of the injury or death O the cmployc, Mir Nelson of Mlnnesot said that hc believed 1t would he pro 1 nounced unconstitutional by tho Unite ] States supreme court. The bill woul make the company liable for the In 1 jury or death. whether it related to tn i service or not.
 Two employees of railroad might b | their negligence wreck train and ki l 100 people, said Mir. Elklns. and ye | the proposed law would pay for tn injuries received by those employees. II did not believe that just provision.
 Mir. Bacon evidently referring {
 
 i club" said that the man who raise the campaign fund was a member C that club. adding, the membership C which Is making 1t the most respect 1 able club in the United States