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New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
DTVIDED ON PRIMARIES.
Direct Nominations Opposed by
Some of Committee of Fifteen.

President Parsons of the Republican County Com
uoittee Yesterday appointed William Chflvers the
new leader of the 29th District as q member OF
the comrnitte Of fifteen of the county committee to
report on direct primary nominations Collin II.
woodward, vice-chairnan of the county commit
tee is chairman of the committee. When seen yes
terday Mr. Woodward said:
II exS2ect that when the committee Is complete It
will be seen that 1t is made up of men for and
against direct primaries 1t be that there Will
be two reports TO the county committee. which will
have an opportunity to talk the matter over and
vote IL.
PERSONALLY. | favor of what is sometimes
called the closed enrolment. BY this 1 mean
present system requiring enrolment The year be-
fore. which seems to work we'll The Colby system
does not work very well in New Jersey. After
thorough discussion Of the subject It ought to be
possible for us 10 get together the fundamental
features of a new improved system
Il think most OF trying to uDd out Just
what the Governor wants in the shape Of direct
primaries. and after we know what he wants
think we shall come pretty near giving ii to him
Any important measure that becomes law is
likely bo a comp1mise. and that IS what any
direct primary nominations law VIII prob
ably be"
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
FOR MORE ICE STOCK.
Stockholders of the Trust to Vote on
Proposed Issue of S6,OOO,OOO.

A meeting Of the stockholders Of the American
Ice Company has been called for February H. TO
vote upon an issue Of 100000 per cent non
cumulative first preferred stock and So 100000
per cent first and general mortgage two TO fve-year
convertible gold bonds authorized by the directors
last week II the stockholders approve this pro
posed Issue of stock and bonds they will be asked
to ratify the agreements to procure the under
writing of the bonds entered into by the company
with a syndicate formed by W. A Tucker, G. L.
Roissevain and Franklin O. Brown under the man
agen7ent OF Charles y. Barney & Co.
In a circular the stockholders in relation TO the
proposed issues dated January 30 last, Wesley NJ
O1er president of the American Ioe Company, says
that the company has been for a long time IN
grave need of additional capital 70 provide for tne
pavrnen of its outstanding accounts. bills payable
overdue mortgages, etc. amounting TO approxf
rnateIv % 100000 and for necessary working cap
ital.
Under the plan approved by the directors Tor tne
issuance Of the proposed stock and bonds. the lat
ter are to be secured by mortgage to the knlck-
arboc<er Trust Company trustee The plan pro
vfdes further that certificates representing $4S.-
4q42n0 par value Of the existing common stock
Of the American Ice Company. majority Interest
will be deposited with the trust company as de-
rositarv under a voting trust agreement, whereby
the voting trustees will be empowered at all times
during the life Of the bonds exercise the voting
powers u this block of stock for the protcetion OF
Tho outstanding bonds. This stock will not, how
evar he pledged under the mortgage. or be subject
TO be sold upon the interest on the bonds
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
CAR FOR WOMEN ONLY.
Mrs. r. ". LongfeILoro Waats One
Reserued on Al .Sabzcay Trans,

proposition reserve the rear car of every sub
way traan in rush hours for women has been pre-
sented to Commissioner John b, Eusts, OF the
Public Service Commission, and Frank HedIey,
general manager of the InterborOugh Rapid Tran
sit Company. by Mrs. Frederick ". Longfellow.
wife Of Frederick ". Longfeow Of the law firIn
OF Deiafeld & LOngfellow. Mrs. Longfellow is in
1erested in the work of the Morrsania branch Of
the Womeu's Municipal League witch IS seeking
10 SDrlnE about improved transit conditions
Mrs. LonEfelow had a conference recently with
Commissioner EUsJs and Mr Hedlsy, and out
lined her plan She pointed out the annoyance and
indiRnity to which women often put in the
crlIshes iu the subway stations during rush hours
At times the crowds violent according to
Mrs. I,JngfelloW, that women IN danger of
serious injury under present conditions, BY re-
serving the rear for she believes that
much of the unpleasantness viii be done away with
Mr.. Hedley Is not in favor of the plan. which
serving the for women. she believes that
much additional disorder VIII result from any at
tempt TO reserve for women exclusively.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
EDW4RDS SHIFTS 1FEN.
Changes T5co District Supeintend-
ents for GOOD of Department"

In the reorganization OF the Street Cleaning De-
partment, C h Dunphe district superintendent
was removed from hts former place yesterday by
Commissioner Edwards He was replaced by G. e
Gunther who has been in charge Of the 7th Dis
trict and the latters place was taken by Dunphe
oh g. change seemed TO be a good thing. Com
missioner Edwards said when he asked about
the change. "Dunphe is honest enough. and flne
capa BILE man. but a new broom sweeps clean, and
It was on that principle that put Gunther In"
The Commissioner has his new ticket system
about ready and he hopes that it will stop graft
ing To prevent grafP however, he wants powers
similar to those possessed by Commissioner Bing-
ham TO promote depose the heads Of divisions
BY changing his superintendents about frequently
and shifting his foreInen. he thinks he can break
I'D the graft system particularly If he Is allowed
TO reward good work by promotion or punish poor
work by degrade ton.
William Crimmins, the superintendent for DAILY
3 Mclean. talked with the District Attorney yes
teraav Commissioner Edwards would not say
what he expected him to disclose, but lie said: The
hest thing for him to do is to tell all he knows
He could make q lot OF revelations"
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
RUSSIA ASKS TWO MONTHS MORE.
Wants Extension of Time in Which to Prepare
Case Against Pouren.

The Russian government through its counsel
Frederick r Ceudert. asked for sixty days ex-
tension ~ time IT which 70 get the evidence from
Russia prove that Jan Pouren. the refugee. was
guilty OF extraditahle offences, and should be de-
ported 70 stand trial in Russia. The motion
opposed by Simon @. Pollock and Professor Isaac
H0urWich appearing for the defendant
Professor Hourwich declared that the Russian
government had far exceeded the time that should
Be allowed Il 70 prepare lis case He asked United
States Commissioner Samuel N Hitchcock, who
held the hearing in his Office. at No Is William
street. 70 close the case at once
Conlmissianer Hitchcock took the questiou under
advisem,ut- If he finds the Russian government
entitled 70 more time. he viii resume the hearings
on April / Otherwise he VIII order that briefs be
fled and will close tae case
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
CASE ORDER.
United States Supreme Court Nan
date Received Here.

Commissioner Shields received yesterday the
mandate Of the United States Supreme Court based
on the decision recently ordered the cross ap-
peaIs of the Interstate Commerce Commission and
Edward H. Hartman and Otto H Kahn The
mandate says:
II is now here ordered. adjudged and decTeed bS
this that much OF the order OF tle sdIU
Circuit Court in this IS appealed from by
Hartman and Kahn be. and the same Is, hereoy
reversed and much OF said order as IS appealed
from by the Interstate Commerce Commission pS
and the is hereby, affirmed. costs IN this
be Paid by the Interstate Commerce ON
mission. and that the said Edward H Hartman
and Otto H Kahn recover against the Interstate
Commerce Commission 1I6s - for their costs
herein expended and have execution thereof.
And II IS further ordered. that this cause be- ana
the same is hereby. remanded 10 the said circuit
Court with direction 10 dismiss the petition
In the hearing before the Interstate Commerce
Commission MIR. Hartman and Mr.. Kahn refused
certain questions relative to the dealings
Of Mr.. Hartman president OF the Union Pacific
Railroad in the stocks Of other railroad companies
many of them competing lines The United States
Circuit Court for the Southern District OF New
York directed Mr.. Hartman to answer some OF
the questions and he appealed to the Supreme
Court. Because he not ordered answer all
Of the questions tho Interstate Commerce Com
mission appealed TO make the order to answer
cover all questions The case decided on DeS
Ceriber "A In favor OF Mr.. Hartman and Mr.. Kahn
who figured in the in the way. Justice
Holmes writing the opinion.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
WOODRUFF SIDESTEPS
Doesn't Debate zcith ID. Il. James,
Jr.. on Direct Primaries.

Plans that had been laid for an interesting pass
age at arms between Timothy l." woodruff cnah-
man Of the Republican State Committee, ana Lar
win r James. jr president OF the BROOKLYN Young
r,,hltoon club over the question Of direct pri-
mary nominations went wrong last night at 'he
dinner of the Logan Club. Sixth avenue ana ""i
field Place, Brooklyn 80
Mr.. James is the head OF committee which mas mas
haen engaged in drawing a direct primary DHi'
tb. rough draft of which completed YESTERDAY
and was down on the toast list to speak on ,i'a'
subject following Chairman WoodruH. u -
the toast Party Organization ana itS bu'S - az
People" had been assigned 49,,
The club members were disappointed ""e" =,
state chairman instead OF talking on ulrec'
naries began to give political reInhlscei''e ~
led him to say he believed most men ac'eu -
ing to their honest convictions ana u -
wrong to criticise a because he did not as'ee
with you .-. ,,e.t
Il believe Governor Hughes IS the greatest 49, -
the Republican party In this state mas Sa'u -,
state chairman. and one wants 10 Oppose "
po,icies and his appointments simply Tor the san
e hairo against him There is room, however ior
honest difference of opinion. 1 deprecate Ihe az
tempt being made to array active men III poaIr p,,t
against the Governor and the GoFer"'' "H'''''
politicians" , ,.,rb
,,re ..thet the chairman might say something
about direct primary nominations tha' "o''o 10 80.
given field for discussion. But the sl'ua'i'i i,'7'
So,,eIonad as II might When the subject OF direct
primaries was brought up some time ago Ine ''H0
chairman refused to make known his attlIude ne
hos steadily maintained that position since. But
have malice toward none and charity to"aru al,
and conditions are stiu harmonious In TINS county
AZ 1arpas said he could not 60 into detail, put
his hill would meet many Of the objections based on
the workings of direct primaries in other states.
IT did not provide for the nomination or On'eu
States Senators by the people. he said
-, rr,,,,rar smoke ON General John A. Logan
and Register W. A Prendergast on Abraham LIN
coin c. s. Aronstam presided.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
| WORK OF SPECIALISTS
STOCK EXCHANGE PROBE.
Governors Committee Hears Presi-
dent Thomas and III. K. POmrOy.

The investigation OF the New York Stock E1-
change begun yesterday by the committee ap-
pointed by Governor Hughes to investigate conol-
the financial district. r. H Thomas. presi-
dent of the institution. and H K. Pomroy, former
president and member OF the governing com
mttee OF the exchange. were the only witnesses
called yesterday
I'VE had long and interesting talk With Mr.
Thomas and Mr.. Pomroy" said Horace White. chair
man Of the committee. relative to the functions
Of specialists on the Stock Exchange. and at the
next meeting of the committee to De held on Tues
day this matter will be taken up again We nave
received complaints from persons who claimed that
they had been defrauded by the actions OF spe-
cfaIists and therefore the committee decided 20
ascertain Just what their functions were me
Stock Exchange officials told that II we could
suggest any system for improving the methooS o'
specialists they would put II in force
Mr. White was unable to say how long the in-
vestigation Of the Stock Exchange would take or
how many witnesses would be called he "7S Ho.
prepared to say whether outside witnesses "Oulu
he called to testify but II is understood that
several will be asked 10 tell the committee What
they know about Stock Exchange transactions.
Many of the prominent members and ofhcers OF lhe
exchange will also called, 1t is said. to ten Wha'
they know OF the dealings there and OF the oe'SiS
of the management
A special lst on the New York stock Exchange 10
a froker-vgho confines his attention to one or to
few stocks He acts agent for some otneE
broker who has order from customer 10 ots
his speciality at certain price away from 'no
market and has not the time to wait at the post
where the stock Is traded In until il reaches the
customers figure. The specialist to whom the
order IS turned over, being able to devote MS
whole attention to that stock, waits until the price
he's reached the figure named by the customer anu
then fills the order He receives 81 100 shares for
his part in the transaction.
Complaint has been made. however, that on occa-
sions when there has been a sudden advance IN
the market of these specialists have sofa iOr
erl,Lyr rF1n had hO7 q
customer thereby making a great deal more than
the commission would amount TO- II the Oroker
who gave the order asks why it was not filled at
the figure named by the customer all the speciaIist
has TO saw Is that there was another order ahead
of his and there is no way OF disprovng his state
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
HEeEMAN CASE ON WEEKS DOCKET.
Jerome to Press Perjury and Forgery Charges
on Wednesday

Alpauy Feb 6.-Another chapter IN the legal
asht Of John r. Hegeman, president Of the Metro
politan Life Insurance Company, to prove himself
innocent the charges of perjury and forgery, will
Iegin wednesday before the Court OF Appeals.
Mr. Hegeman was arrested a year ago war
rants issued by City Magistrate Corrigan, OF New
York charging misstatemcnts relative to the an
nual report Of the Metropolitan Life. The Appel
late Division held that there foundation for
the charges, and directed that the habeas corpus
writ sued out by Mr.. Hegeman when he was ar
rested on Information filed by District Attorney
Jerome be upheld. and that Mr Hegeman be dis
charged from custody. District Attorney Jerome
is carving the matter TO the Court OF Appeals
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The following proceedings in bankruptcy were
flied yesterday the United States Circuit Court-
Involuntary petition against the Landau Heating
Company, dealers in heating apparatus al No IIS
West 3lst street by the Gurney Heater Manu-
SS.l5O- Preferential payments are alleged IiaDr,
Root appointed receiver, with a bood- -
81. 600 The Sheriff IS IN possession OF the assets
OF the company. estimated to he worth So COO
Involuntary petition against the New York Par
Quet Flooring Company, OF No. 2 West I25th strea,
BY the Vossnack Lumber and Veneer Company and
others
William SGgui. "a clerk. or No. aO2S SeyeDtb ave-
nue. in voluntary petition gives liabilities ~
81 200, with assets. u
Involuntary petition against William Dineen
saloOnkee epor. at No 43s Seventh avenue bv TCbr
Mlnder & Son and three others whose cIalTrs YOtai
1865. Preferential payments OF $500 arr aiie0sJ
The schedules OF Isaac Wassermax ievVafisS0
No 49 Maiden Lane, show liabilities Of S25 Sss =
and OF S3O.650 The assets Include StociL'
valued at $4,000; fixtures, $500 aud ,iebts d,,s ~
open accounts OF $4,000 He owes /. {. r TAbr
Co. AtklsRaTaa MAeAn lila 81 Ns"oS
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
F4YORS DIRECT PRIMARY
Senator Bmlingame Says Governor
Hugbes's Plan Should Be Tried.

r-ba G. Lawrence University Club held its
nineteenth annual dinner at the Park Avenue 1ol0'
last night I.edyard P. Hale, 'I6 couhsel 10 1i0
T,,bIic service Commission Of the I'd District was
49,, .,as+ NJ honor Irving BacheIler, So. pro
nosed the toast our Guest" In his response MI
Hale spoke of the growth and progress or 0t. Law
renee University. ,,
spoke In favor Of direct primary nominations lie
paid warm tribute to Governor Hughes VINO
hs said deserved support in this fight and sala nc
was not in sympathy with those whose purpose -
is to wreck party organizations rather than 10 ould
them up. ,r, 49,
Senator Burlingame, whose toast was Inc La"
School" said in part:
The matter has not been presented to the Legs gas
Iature In concrete form. whether olItct ,nil 70
cities If the first second or third class mas hot
been definitely determned ia5 ms sL5u in q an hour
The development and improvement OF our s IL o.
system is obviously SunJect "'''"S u '
The championship of the direct primary system system
hv Governor Hughes at once converts the msltea Yer.
into one Of deep concern to al the people Ge TGT
state. OF the sincerity and a64S & oI t"S foow mat
he favors the system because he believes 1t VIII
9Per95e 6dGTor I91 Ig egeI support in this matter and
Ine ,agreII3I +gt that direct primary nomination
bill will be passed by the present session "I '"9
one Of the great opportunities of the law school
and the university as whole lies I'm the develop.
ment of good citizens, in directing Lhe dLieT -
teaching them to analyze the great political cues
O day, 10 expose ile Sild'IlS GNU wv on
vOcate measures of undOUbted merit .,-.-
There is a matter now before the people OF uhS
state which is of vital concern to every voter
refer to the direct primary nominations II may may
is pending now in Albany a constitutional amend
ment 10 permit them to vote. Governor Hug!.es
Cnntends and | am inclined to agree with him
that direct primary nOmina ttOns viii give party
voters larger measure Of control in selecting can
dS5atee for nIIbJic ONCE The question Of direct
primary nominations, however, is a very broad one one
] am not in sympathy with those whose purpose
n is to wreck party OrganizationS Tather man 70
build them up, with view of anoTding larger
opportunity for the freest expression of opinion
AIr,on G,,nnson president Of the university, also
smoke Stanley E. Gunnison presided
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
GUILD ON HARTFORD RAILROAD CASE
Ex- Governor of Massachusetts, Says His Action
Has Been Justified

Boston. Feb 6-ReferenCe 10 his experience as
Governor. IN connection with alleged violation of
Massachusetts laws by the New York, New Haven
& Hartford Railroad Is made by Ex-Governor Cur
tis Guild jr. In article published here to-day.
The article says:
The New York. New Haven & Hartford Rail
road brazenly and deliberately violated the laws
Of Massachusetts in regard 10 trolley lines. The
Individual who Governor at the time
Violently abused because he sharply called atten-
ton to that violation, II pleaded by interested
parties that innocent investors were injured that
there was violation In reality. and that the
soreIy tried executive had not merely acted with
out calm delibeTatiOn." but as mere demagogue
The Railroad Commission. the Attorney General
and the Supreme bench OF Massachusetts have
slnce declared that The lloyernor was rlght
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
FIVE ALLEGED RIOTERS DETAINED.
Men Are Held as Witnesses to the Killing of
Solomon Kahn.

Five men who il is said. took part in the rioting
G the factory Al No. ID street on Friday. during
which Solomon Kahn. Of No. 242 Rivington street.
vas shot and killed. were arraigned in the York
Vile court yesterday and reanded 70 the Coroner,
who held them as witnesses. although they denied
that they knew who caused Kahn's death.
They are Wolf Greenfield. the foreman Of the fac
tory. Baego Cassello. OF No 13l Montrose avenue.
Brooklyn. '-Benuic" KaEsh and Jacob Fonorow.
Of No I'd street. and Pinkus Greeuspan. Of No.
l7s garet street Brooklyn Morris Scheifer. Of No.
l56 Goerck stree. was also held a witness by
the COroner.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
OIL COMPANY TO ISSUE BONDS.

The King-Crowther OIL Corporation. OF which
John Thomson. OF Quebec. is president has made
a mortgage 20 a Cleveland trust company to Sc
cure an issue Of 10000 first mortgage bonds for
funding the bonds at present guaranteed by the
company and for providing funds for building a
slxty-one-mie railroad from San Antonio Tex 20
the companys property in Texas CardenIo F.
King formerly the head OF the company hut
Is said . have now no interest In Il
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
z Il. HARTMAN TO VISIT MEXICO.

E. II Hartman. who II reported a day or
two ago was about to make trip 10 California. is
planning instead to go to Mexico. II is under
stood probably returning by way OF California
Since his arrival home from Georgia, about ten days
ago. Mr. Hartman has been suffering from a rheu-
matte attack and the decision 10 make a visit OF
several weeks Mexico Is due largely to oOnsidera
tons of health
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
RECEIVERS FoR SHOE MANUFACTURERS

Bangor Me. Feb. 6.-Ou their own petition the
business OF Parker & PeaEes shoe manufacturers
Of this city, placed to-day in the hands of
Robert G. King. Of Maiden, and George \. Crosby,
Of this city as temporary receivers The firm
that its obligations amount to $4,000. and the
ceivers bonds were fixed $4,000
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
FALLING OFF IN BRITISH TRADE

London. Feb. 6.-The January statement OF the
Board OF Trade shows decreases OF S14260000 in
imports and S2s.023500 in exports The principal de-
creases in imports were in grain and cotton, and
in exports the falling OF mainly in manu-
factured goods including $2.500oo In cotton
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07

The New York Tribunes Sunday picture sup
piement on February "a vii, be reproduction
OF the famous military picture "FriedIand"
after the original by the French artist Mels-
sonisr. Order your Sunday paper in advance of
your nevssdesdsr, as thsrs will be big demand
kaR Ia
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
orHER EXCHANGES follow NAV YORK

The system put into operation recently the
New York stock Exchange Of quoting bonds and
interest" instead OF fiat without regard to
accrued interest has been adopted by the stock
exchanges OF Baltimore, St Louis and Ptttsburg
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
Going
Dogs

In the Garden this week The Dog sar ',
Shine with August brillianoy-
The Dog Social Season reaches Its sx-sz
height
For Correct and Servieeable Dog Apsrt
the CROSS Stores acknowledge no peeH.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
DOZEN DEATHS IN SOUTHERN STORM.

Atlanta. Feb. ga dozen deaths mostly those Of
negroes were the toll taken last night Missls-
sippi. Alabama and Georgia in the first serious
w1ndstorIn Of ls92.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
CROSS DOC COLLARS


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New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
CHILDREN's GLOVES

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New-York tribune., 1909-02-07
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-08-19

danger of too much organization re-
peating-the injunction of the mother
who complained she was afraid to
spank her own baby for fear an or
ganization might put its officers on
her case. Discomfort among teachers
was advised against. But it was plain
to be seen from the speakers re-
marks he does not favor teachers be-
ing permitted to have their own way
to the detriment Of the school. He
told of one teacher who liked her
class so we'll that she forced the
school officials to permit her to ad-
vance through three grades as the
class moved along. This method was
said to be unfair to the children and
also an injustice to the school.
The graded schools were said to
have work to do that must be done
and should not be handicapped.
In concluding his remarks the
speaker dealt with the subject Of in.
ternational lessons. He said he be-
lieved it will be long time before
any successful change is accomplish
ed The conservatism of the church,
teachers training schools and other
subjects were dwelt upon in brief.