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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10
TERMS
FOR SLAYERS
MoNTEZUMA MURDER CA {
COMES TO CLOSE AND BOTH
MEN ARE PUNISHED.

Montezuma, April S. - Judge Pres
ton pronounced sentence upon Finley
and Martin, the men who murdered
Thomas w. Read at his home nSar
Brooklyn, over four years ago. The
Jury had recommended life sentence
for Finley and the court so ordered.
Finley made statement in which he
maintained his innocence and then
turned to his partner in crime and
called upon him to tell the court the
truth in the case and tell who really
did the shooting. 1t was largely upon
the confession of Martin that Finley
was convicted. Martin sat unmoved
and did not give heed to Finleys dra-
matte appeal.
Martin also received life sentence,
He already has been in the peniten
tiary under sentences for other
crimes which aggregate thirty-five
years. Martin is now only % years OF
age and Finley is about the same age
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10
OFFICER NOT HELD.
Clinton Woman Died of Blood Poison,
ing Following an Encounter
With a Policeman.

Clinton, April s. - A coroner's Jury
decided that the cause of the death Of
Mrs Henry HELLER of this city was
blood poisoning, but did not fix the
responsibility. The death of the WON
an followed alleged mistreatment by
Clinton police officer. The woman,
1t was said, had resisted the officer
when he attempted to arrest her nus.
band for intoxication and was knock
ed down by the policeman. A small
brulse on the thumb received, it vas
averred, in this encounter, caused the
woman's death. Expert witnesses, how
ever declared there was no abrasion
on the skin, and tetanus could rot
have been caused by the bruise. 1t
was developed that the woman had re-
Gently undergone an operation and
the impression was given out by tess
timony at the inquest that the te-
tanus was the result of the use of un-
sanitary instruments in performing
the operation No charges have been
preferred
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10
WHO KNOWS This
LEONARD Davis
HE is LYING VERY ILL IN Draw
LEY, CAL.-FRIENDS THERE
WANT INFORMATION.

Lying critically Ill in Brawley, Cal,
is man named Leonard w. Davis,
who has told friends there that his
parents are residents OF Ottumwa "A
letter conveying a request that an ef-
fort be made to locate the mans rela-
tives has been received here by
Postmaster F. A. Nimocks, from one
G. A. Draper Of Brawley. The letter
follows:
"One Leonard W. Davis is located
here, who says his parents live at OF
tumwa, a., but we are unable to get
their names from him. He is in a
very dangerous condition with rheu-
matism and has been for some time
He is getting worse very rapidly and
unless something is done for him at
once there is no possible chance for
his recovery. He has some property
here and it is necessary for some of
his people to come at once to take
care of him, if it is possible for them
to do So"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10
Russian Held for Stealing.

Des Moines, April S.-Because II
is alleged he tried to steal money
from his employer to bring his wife
and children over from Russia, Nicho
las Pavolosky will have a hearing be-
fore United States Commissioner Nc
Arthur on charge of robbing the
mails. Y. F. Howell, a farmer residine
near Cumming, Ia, brought the Rus
sian to Des Moines, saying he caught
him taking letter containing sic
from the rural free delivery bog.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10
WHEN THE KIDNEYS GIVE OUT
barrassment by day and loss of sleep

barrassment by day and loss of sleep
at night.
Deans Kidney Pills bring new
strength to old backs. and quick relief
to weakened kidneys. They Danish
backache and rheumatic pain, and reg
uIate the bladder and urine When
once a proper filtering action is re-
stored through curing the kidneys, the
dangerous uric acid is once more ex-
PEELED from the blood, and danger Of
gravel stone, dropsy, heart trouble,
diabetes and Bright's disease removed
Doan's Kidney Pills are Cor gick
kidneys in old or young. There is
not a particle of narcotic or poisonous
drugs in this remedy. It is recom-
mended publicly by thousands.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10
AGED coIfax Women is verv m,

Colfax, April s. Mre Permeie
Elliott of this city, who is now quite
i'll, enjoys the distinction of being the
Oldest woman in, this vicinity. She
passed the 93d milestone Of her life a
week ago. She was born in Gallia
county. Ohio, in 1877, and was mar
ried when 1S to Barton S. Elliatt. Aft,
er his death in 1855, Mrs Elliott, with
three daughters, came to Iowa Since
1851 she has resided in this commun-
ity, owning fine farm of 100 acres
three miles south of Colfax, but for
over thirty years has lived in little
cottage with pretty garden, in this
city. The past six months she has mad
charge of the two little great-grand
children whose mother was taken by
death. She now has but one daughter
living, three grand children and four
great-grandchildre
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10
oTruMwA PROOF.

Wilbur Hasty, 4os East Main street,
Ottumwa, Iowa, says: II suffered
severely from abou! every symptom
Of kidney complaint. I doctored q
great deal to cure the disease. but my
efforts were unsuccessful until recently
when I began using Doan's Kidney
Pills, procured at Sargent's drug store.
A short use of this remedy cleared up
the kidney secretions and greatly bene-
fitted my entire system. 1 shall al
ways be willing to testify as to the
merits of Doan's Kidney Pills for
90 not believe they can be eoualled AZ
a kidney and bladder remedy"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10

During the spring every one would
be benefited by taking Eoley's Kidney
Remedy. It furnishes needed tonic
to the kidneys after the extra strain
of winter and It purif1es the blood by
stimulating the kidneys. and causing,
them to eliminate the impurities from
it. Foley's Kidney Remedy imparts
new life and vigor. Pleasant to take
Clarlis Drug Store; Swenson's Drug
Store
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10
RYAN VIII Not Accept Honor.

Davenport, April 3.-Rev. J. p
Ryan, pastor of st. Marys Catholic
church in Davenport, upon whom was
conferred the honor of the rank of a
member of the papal household with
the title of monsignor, has decided aft
er careful consideration not to accept
the appointment, and his investiture
will therefore not take place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10
cantril is visiting his sister Mrs.

J. H. DeFord and Seth Silver were
passengers to Milton Saturday
Thomas Dye and ]. Jarrett Of Milton
were in town Sunday.
hazel Norris was on the sick list
this week and her place as primary
teacher was filled by Vironda Teter.
c. Lowensteain of Keokuk visited
his son and daughter at this place the
first of the week
Emmer Struble visited in Keoku the
past week.
Jesse Soar has returned from Saint
Louis. where he was attending medical
school the past year.
Clarence Tatman left Tuesday for
Texas, with view of trading his farm
near Cantril for land in that coun-
try.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10

People past middle life usually have
some kidney or bladder disorder that
saps the vitality, which , is naturally
lower in old age. Foley's Kidney Rem
edy corrects urinary troubles, stimu-
lates the kidneys, and restores
strength and vigor. It cures uric acid
troubles by strengthening the kidneys
so they will strain out the uric acid
that settles in the muscles and joints
causing rheumatism. Clarks Drug
Store; Swenson's Drug store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10
Fort Dodae kniahts Busy.

Fort Dodge, April S.-A deal was
closed late Sei:erday afternoon by
means of which the knights of Column
bus become owners of the site occu-
pied by the wrecked Midland theatcr
building for the sum of $4,000 The
money was paid the Des Moines Life
Insurance company and plans will be
made at once for three-story club
house and home which will be erect
ed in the summer.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10
sTERNE} WANTS RECOUNT.
Republican Candidate for Mayor .
keokule Contests Election Lost
tov Three Votes

Keokuk. April S-Louis sterne, the
Republican candidate for mayor, viii
contest the election of Monday, which
showed Charles Off, Democrat, elect
ed by a majority Of three on the face
of the returns. This week he viii
file a notice, the same now being
drawn UP by his attorneys at the re-
quest of his friends who believe that
a recount OF the ballots will show a
difference in the result. The canvass
is to be made by the city clerk and
reported to the council next Monday
evening.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10

We often wonder how any person
can be persuaded into taking anything
but Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung trouble. Do not be fool
ed into accepting own make" or other
substitutes. The genuine contains no
harmful drugs and is in yellow pack
are. Clark's Drug Store; SWenson's
Drug store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10
NO WONDER SHE'S 9Ross.

The woman who has a thousand
petty cares and annoyances while she
suffers with headache or sideache must
not be blamed if she cannot always be
angelically amiable. What she needs
is thoughtfulness from her family and
such a simple and natural remedy as
Lanes Family Medicine. the herb tea
that makes weak women strong and
we'll Sold by druggists and dealers,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10

Most Wonderful Healing.
After suffering many years with 4
sore, Amos King. Port Byron, N. Y,
vas cured ~ Bucklen's ,rnica Saliva.
CSC. F. B. Clark, J. H. L. Swsn-
sen d. Co.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10
The Yellow Peril.

l ne yellow fSTll.
Jaundice-malariG- van
isles when D. Kinks New Life Pills
are taken Guaranteed. 25C. F. b.,
Clark. j. = L. Swensor & Co
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10
D E ATHs

JACKsoN-April 8, 1909, at $40 3
m. occurred the death of Mrs
Martha l.. Jackson, wife Of A. Jack
son, at the family home. 112 South
Ward street, aged sixty-f1ve years
She is survived by her husband and
four sons. Sheriff w w. Jackson
Joseph Jackson and Abe Jackson
of this city, and Levi Jackson Of
California
1nterment will be made in the OF
tumwa cemetery, although no definite
funeral arrangements have been made
the family waiting to receive wore
from the absent SON
CoX-April 8. 1909, at 4::3o a. M, &C
Cured the death OF Opal the thres
months old daughter of Mr.. an6
Mrs. Albert Cox of Richland town
ship.
The funeral services will be held
Friday morning at 10 o'clock frop:
the residence. 1nterment will be made
in the Cedar township cemetery.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10

The senate committee on constitu.
tional amendments got together yes
terday and reported out the resolution
memorializing congress to call a con
stitutional convention in the interest
of popular election of senator's An eff
fort was made to bury 1t but, as soon
as the fact was made known the com
mittee got action.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10

The Clarkson assumption of risk
bill went to the enrolling committee
yesterday The bill was started early
in the session and the labor interests
have been Jealous for it. The bill
changes the rule of law in regard to
accidents.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10

The committee on retrenchment and
reform slipped in bill on the quiet
yesterday in the house to raise Gov.
Carrolps salary $1,000 year and to
$4,000, also increasing the pay of the
treasurer, secretary and auditor of
state to $500 year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-04-10

The bill to redistrict the state judi
cially never came to life. The commit
tee appointed to consider this matter
referred it to the next general assem-
bly, where most of the reform meas
ures are going. The committee found
that there was not time and no de-
mand for redistricting of the state.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-20

he had had Saunders there at that hu- milia ting moment he would have kick | ed him.
 ''They're afraid of the American bat tleship," said Browne. "But where is the. American battle ship?" demanded Deppingham, looking wildly to sea
 ''They understand that there will be one here in a day or two if we need | it." said Browne, with a sly grin. That's the bluff we've worked.' He | looked around for his wife and, find | ing that she had gone inside, politely | waved his hand to the Englishman | and followed.
 At 3 o'clock Britt returned with the | recalcitrant servants-or at least the ''pick'' of chem, as he termed the score -&e nad cnosen from the nundred or more. He seemed to have an Aladdin like effect over the horde. Calmly taking Lord Deppingham and his following into his confidence, he said, in reply to their indignant remon- strances, later on in the day: 'I know that an American man-o'- war hasn't any right to fire upon Brit ish possessions, but you just keep quiet
  just simply know that I can send wire less messages and that cruiser would be out there tomorrow if necessary, begging away at these green hills with cannon balls so big that there wouldn't be anything left but the horizon in an hour or two. You let me do the talk ing. I've got 'em bluffed, and I'll keep 'em that way"
 Over in the gorgeous west wing Lord Deppingham later on tried to con- vince his sulky little wife that the Americans were an amazing lot, after all. Bromley tapped at the door.
 "Tea Is served in the hanging gar den, my lady," she announced. Her mistress looked up in surprise, red eyed and bit disheveled.
 "Ask some one to bring the tea things in here, Bromley" she said sternly. Besides. l want to give some orders. We must have system here not AmericaniSmS.''
 The tea things did not come in In their stead came pretty Mrs. Browne.
 Gro be Continued.)
 ASTo1 1EA. ,sa-.+hs >Ihe Kind You Haze Always B5ugh.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-20

calmly. Depp1ngham was Tansnxe0 with astonish1aent.
 ''How-how the devil do you-does he bring lem to time like that?' he murmured. He afterward said that if
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-20

GA s R EA ears the zIhe Kind You Haze Always B,ught
 5f.s'''' ss &M MEszszs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
WA n TED

The people of kennebec county to come
to Haliowel. Your money will buy more
now than at any time for a long while
Read the following prices:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
Railroads and Sleam5) ats.
MAINE CENTRAL \. R
In Effect Oct. 5, 1903.


Trains leave Augusta as follows:
GOING WEST-3n A. NJ. except Men,
day, Portland and Boston; 6'5 A. " I,
Lewiston, Earmnst0n, RanGt.ey, Rock
land. Portland, Boston, Montreal and
Quebec: $50 \. NJ, Brunswick, Lewiston,
Pennington. Roc!lland, Portland Boston;
sos. 2. NJ. local; $50 z. NJ, (eNEressl
Brunswick. Rockland, Portland. Boston;
rs p. NJ, Portland 1913 p. NJ, Lewiston,
Bath, Portland, Boston. Sundays $50 \.
M, 3.33 and 1913 p. NJ, Portland, Boston
GOING EAST-12.59 \. NJ, SkoWhesan
Bangor, Bar Harbor, St JOAN, Halifax.
Aroostook. Sunday morning does not
connect for Skowhegan or beyond Ban
gor; 3,o9 A. NJ, (express). Bangor Calais
and Bar HarbOr; sos A. NJ, local TO Bel
fast, FoXcroft and Bangor; 9.OS \. NJ,
local to Belfast and Bansor: les z. NJ,
Waterville, FoXcroft, Bangor, 3. & A. e
r., Calais, st. JOHN. and Halif"N: 2-34
P. Nj, (express> Waterville, Bangor.
Bar darbor; 32o j. NJ, Naterville
Skowhegan. Belfast. i'oXcroft, Ransor
and Malta wankeaH; 1.5l =. NJ. Water
vile and Skowhegan; 81. A. H., Sundays
Naturalization extra trains leave A,-
gusta FOR IIalioweN, Gardiner ard sou. n
Gardiner at 7.40 A. NJ. l.25. ~. SIS P. NJ
MORRIS McDONALD. Y. z. and G.
F. .. BooTHBY. G. P. A.
Portland, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
Cards Notices Etc.
Notice to SondhoIders of the Town Of
Fayette.

Notice is hereby given that the town Of
Fayette will take up all OF the bonds now
bonds are numbered 81, S. So. 20, Il, -,
IS, IA, % .6. u. The holders of these
bonds will present them at once to the
Liver1nore Falls Trust and Banking Com
pany for payment. The interest will be
stopped on all bonds not surrendered by
January Is 1863.
H. j. TUCK.
r. NJ CHASE.
II. j. BAMFORD.
selectmen Of Fayette.
d26sat3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
.ARoE DOUBLE HOUSE IN GARDI-

LARGE DOUBLE HOUSE IN GARDI-
ner 20 be sold a: once. l. story house
with sixteen finished rooms Win ali mod
connected. Located at No. l. Mt. Yer
non 81, we can give you prlce on this
props W that will interest you. II. q.
Sawyer, Real Estate. SO Water ST., Au-
gusta. Maine, Tel. 134-3 d15dtt
WELL LOCATED AT IS BRIDGE ST,
junction of Elm street, house containing
nine finished rooms with double house-lot,
can easily be made into two tenements.
We can give you q low figure on this
property to settle this estate at once APP
glsta Me- Tel l34-3. d14dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
Lost.
A LADIES' POCKET BOOK. BLACK,

containing sum of money ana important
papers between Niles Stable ard Is Sec
ond street. Hallowel. Finder please lcal e
with Mrs. Daniel Allen. 1872 Second str Y
and Will be rewarded. i,d.'' :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
A BAY HORSE, WEIGHT 1850 LBS

Il years old. good worker and good driv-
er. Also a bay horse, weight about 1890
lbs, 6 years old. good driver. both sound
and kind. Will be scld cheap for cash
A. S. Cyr, III Water St, Augusta. Me
ian2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
TO LIGHTHOUSES, Roommate

SIX ROOM RENT, UPSTAIRS, AT %
Gage St, near Eines Hill and eiectrics,
Whitehouse. - Pleasant st. jSdlw
FURNISHED ROOM WITH NICE
cabinet bed. 81 a week. Home privileses.
IL Middle street. jSd3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
The Journals Classified Advertisements
Readers Who Ma
For SaIe---Rea! Gsfas
ENLIST YOUR FARMS

and city property with c. E. Chase's
Company. 2l1 Water ST., Gardiner, Ne.
We can sell your property for you j2dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

writer desk. as good as new, and a No.
Smith Premier Typewriter in first
class condition. Together for $4,000.
Merrill &, Closson, 243 Water St. Au-
;susta, Me. j5d1 w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

TINE TABLE Showing THE TINE
AT WHICH TRAINS ARE DUE
TO ARRIVE AND DEPART
In effect November 16. 1905
Pullman Car Service.
Sleeping car between Boston and Carl
hou on trains scheduled to icaNe Boston
at 1000 2. NJ. and Caribou at 80 +. Nj.
Dining Car SerYilo.
Dining car on train scheduled TO leave
Bangor at 800 4. VI. ReturninS on train
due a Bangor 210 p. NJ.
TRAINS SCHEDULED TO LEAVE
BANGOR.
500 A NJ, For all Aroostook GO. sta
tons.
745 A. NJ. For Greenville and interme-
diate stations.
sis A. NJ. For searsport and interme-
date stations.
2.5l P M. For Aroostnok County.
: APO p NJ. For Greenville, Searsport and
intermediate stations.
TRAINS DUE AT BANGOR
rs A. M, From Searsport and interme-
date stations.
S45 A. NJ. From Greenville and interne-
diate stations.
2.1O p. NJ, From Aroostook County.
go T. NJ, From Searspcrt and interne-
date stations.
7o5 p H.. From Creenville and interne-
date stations
lo.45 P. NJ, From Aroostook County sta
tons.
W. NJ BROWN. GEO. NJ. HOuGHToN,
GenI. Supt. Pass'r Trafhc MST
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
For SaIe.- Horses, Cattle, etc
ANNUAL Meeting.

The Annual Meeting Of the stockhold-
sfs Of the State Trust Company will be
Helo at their banking rooms. No. 237 Wa
70 Ier e., Augusta. Maine, on Tuesday, Jan
~ ISu9, at II o'clock A. M.
a.. GEO. C. LIBBY. Clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

tAhhG3 aN0 COTTAGE PROPERTY
on this hills and shores Of Maine. Haine
Farm Agency, James T Collins Msr.
Manchester Ne, Send for catalogue.
nraS2lS;.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

HOUSE ON sEWALL STREET, COR
rer of Weston street. Apply to c. l.. An
drews. Augusta, or Elizabeth P. Wclch:
East winthrop. 5uiyldIr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09

A MANUFACTURERS LOST saCnts
on his stock OF Ladies. Misses and Chill
drens garments and furs The Novelty
Cloak Store OF Lewiston is selling them
20 its customers at q bargain o2sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
A VERY DESIRABLE FARM CON-

tanning forty five acres, situated one and
thrce-fourths miles from Gardiner, three
quarters Of a mile to electricS one and
one-half story house, eight rooms, barn
ANto with cellar, truck fork. one black
smith shop, stable 2ax40. shed 1Sx3O store
house, all in good shape; las maple shade
and fine view, cuts twenty-five tons hay
good crop land. has twenty-five cords
dressing and six acres plowed. This is
not an old. turnout farm: everything in
fine shape; good pasture for eight head.
Anyone wanting a good farm will 60 well
to look this place over Such farm AS
this will not be on the market long. Now
is a good time to buy. as farms will be
higher in the spring. The buildings would
cost more than we ask for the whole
farm V. j. Ring. R. +. ID. No. IS.
Gardiner, Tel. 5-15, Richmond j4dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-09
FOR SAlE...20ATS, ETC.

ICE SCAT, TIE LARGEST AND
fastest on Lake Cobbosseacontee. Price
$50 The K. w SoUle Estate. iSllw
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-03-31
PARTY WHIP HAS
LOST POTENCY
Lash Not Feared in the Lower
HOuSe-LeaderS Confer
With Taft.

Washington March 5G.-There is imul-
nent danger that the Payne tariff bill may
be seriously delayed in its consideration
bv the house. President Taft conferred
today with Speaker Cannon and Repre-
sentatives Payne and Dalzell
White nothing could be learned as 10
the determination reached. II IS un0eT-
stood that-the house leaders impressed the
chief executive with the unfavOrable stu
alton regarding the tariff bill and the dit-
ficulty of getting the Republican members
in line to vote for rule which would eX-
pedite the passage of the measure.
It was conceded tonight by several Re-
publican leaders that it would be impcssi-
ble to- pass a rule restricting amendments
to the bill until some time next week. and
then only by granting the demands made
hv a number of members that certain lnl-'
portant schedules be open to amendment
Those members who oppose caucus 90
SO on the ground that it would attract tue
attention of the coupntry to the TACT that
the members of the majority in the house
are at odds regarding the bill As a
means of settling the differences that eN-
ist and securing general support to rule
restricting amendments entirely 10 those
which the ways and means committe VIII
offer they propose that the committee
should recommend changes that would
stake the ceuntervailing duty on coffee out
of the bill and strike out the tariff on tea
The Republican whips are making
canvass of the majority members to learn
whether great number favor or oppose
the holding of a caucus.