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New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
BUYS 14TH STREET PROPERTY,
Henry Siegel Sells Six Story Building to
Robert Smith.

Robert Smith. who has figured in number Of
spectacular realty deals on Manhattan Island
bought Yesterday from Henry Siegel, proprietor or
the Fourteenth Street Store. the new six story
business building Nc IS West 18th street II
occupes a lot with frontage OF 3 feet and a
danth Of 103 feet The purchase price $4,000
In 1901 Mr. Smith purchased the parcel at the
northwest corner OF 34th street and Broadway.
which has an area OF ll54 square feet. for sS7S'-
C.0 or at the rate OF about 1924 square foot
I-p to that time no midtown parcel had ever sold
for much more than s2l0 square foot. A short
time afterward Mr.. Siegel bought the diminutive
niece of realty He had owned II only a few
months when Nr Smith repurchased the site for
a sum considerably more than 10000. giving In
part payment the six story business building in
14th street which he bought yesterday from Mr.
Siegel.
Mr. Smith said last night that the firm OF Smith
& Co. women's outftters, of which he is the
head and which owns and occupies Nos. 50 and a
West 18th street adjoining the Fourteenth Street
Store intended to the premises No. As when
the leases affecting it expire, an annex to their
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
HEARS DLsTTLLERS Talk.
President Listens to Arguments for
Ne1r Label Ruling.

Washington, March s1-President Taft was the
centre at the White House to-day Of debate on
the subject of What is whiskey?' The discussion
which was preliminary to extended hearing 10
be granted next Wednesday, hinged upon the teen
nical question of what point in the process OF
higher rectifcation od-fashioned straight oe-
comes limitation whiskey" under the rules Of the
pure food law.
Those present incIuded Attorney General Wick
ershau, Secretary Wilson. DR. Wiley. Dr. DIhlap
and Solicitor MCCable Of the Agricultural Depart
rnent: Joseph H. Choate. of New York, represent
ing Canadian w1iskey interests Warwick Hun' OF
St Louis; Louis Gerstley Of Philadelphia; herman
CelIarius. of Cincinnati: John L Beggs' of Ierre
Haute. Ind; E D. Hull of Peoria, Ill, and r. W.
Taylor. of Kentucky.
The distiIIers who take fusei oil out OF their wis
KEY by higher methods OF rectfcation or redlstiha
ton and color in other ways than by the use VI
charred oak barrels, and whose proouct - H0"
labelled Imitation whiskey, are desirous OF oo-
tanning new ruling. Under the department ruIlns
II is declared that Scotch whisKeys anu many
Of the higher grades of other kinds OF WhlsAes
now on the market under the Iaoeiihs u
limitation whiskey" or compound whskey.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
MR.. FITZGERALD S FRIENDS ANNOYED.
Think Congressman Should Have Been Invited
TO Speak at Democratic Dinner.

The Brooklyn admirers of Representative John
J. Fitzgerald annoyed because the National
Democratic Club has invited Champ Clark Demo
cratic leader Of the House, to speak the annual
jefferson dinner April l3. and has not extended
similar invitation to Mr.. Fitzgerald. The other
speakers At the dinner will be Governors Harmon
OF Ohio and Marshall OF Indiana, and State Sen
ator Thomas T. Cray 1t is understood that
friends OF Mr.. Fitzgerald last week asked inauen-
tal members Of the club TO invite Mr.. Fitzgerald
to speak, thus giving him equal footing with
his antagonist IN the recent contest the House
rules They were told that the plans for the din
could not be changed.
John ". Keller. member Of the committee Of
arrangements. when seen last night. said:
There could not have been an intentional slight
on Mr.. Fitzgerald by not asking him TO sneak
because the speakers list was made I'D long he
fore the recent unpeasantness In the House Of
Representatives. Mr.. Clark is Democratic leader
OF the House. That is how he came to be invited
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01

law 7 harbor resentment toward the so'
eminent or toward any individual
Mr Hartman said that he viewed the gen . q.
business situation in hopeful llght- I'oiiIO
tonnage in the West had picked up perceI'''O'''
he said. but he was no: informed with respect
90 the situstion in the East
with respect to the policy Of the Hartman
lines he said: We are going right along and
spending ali the money necessary TO keep al OF
our roads in the best physical condition ana 10
build whatever extensions We deem necessary
Mr. Hartman characterized as silly the story
Of ais appointing board 20 take some OF ihe
work of his shoulders. He admitted tnat ne
had been seriously ill. and declared that the
original trouble ptomaine poisoning, which
b-oush. On an old rheumatic trouble He said
he never felt better than now. Speaking of his
f-tp he said that Western Mexico was destined
20 be one q the most wonderful regions in the
Western Hemisphere.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
MECHANICS GRADUATED,
r. Fulton Cutting GiUes Trade
School Nen Some AdUice.

To the 216 young mechanics who were graduated
IN the New York Trade School last night. at First
avenue and '6sth street. r Fulton Cutting, prest-
dent Of the institution. gave this advice:
'aKeep away from drink; keep away from gam
hing. get married and go to church
There are 10 pupils the trade school this year.
slight falling off compared with former years
said TO be due to the stagnation in the building
trades or this number 500 pupils are taking the
evening courses of three years and 22 the day
courses Of one year. There were half dozen
men in the graduating class. but most Of them
vera Youthful and a bright looking lot TIE boys
Gonna from all sections OF the country, and twenty
one Of them were placed the honor roll for
unusual skill in plumbing. brtcklaying. electrical
work carpentry cornice and skylght work. steam
fitting printing and frescO painting More than
twelve hundred women and men. the relatives and
friends OF the pupils. were present TO enjoy ths
exercises OF the tweuty-eighth annual commences
nent of the school.
With Mr. Cutting on the platform were the trus-
tees including F. Augustus Schermernorn' Archf-
baId K Mackay. j. Roosevelt Roosevelt. J. r Nor
gan fr and several women interested in ma
school Mr.. Cutting cited the early beginning OF
John d Rockefeller an example 70 the young
mechanics for success. Telling them that theT
should appreciate the advantage and independsncs
of knowing a trade. he said:
Won have heard about the bread line in this city;
Z, should not be in existence az all, as there g
rIanfy, of enpIoyrnent for those who know how 70
do tbe work needed 10 be done, and II voTk can
Nearby towns It is the lack OF well trained men
+hst makes the pathoS of the bread Hne-younS
growing up without proper ILaIiLiIz, iS
10 the bread line for cup of coffee and piece q
bread.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
j. HILL TALKS TARIFF AT CAPITOL.
Believed to Desire Retention Of Lumber Duty
on Account Of Hauling Profits.
From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. March Si--Janes j Hin visited the
Capitol to-day and discussed the tariff bill with q
number Of members Of the House. including some
OF the WAYS and Means Committee men He would
net tell the purport Of his conversations. but It Is
understood that he desires retention OF the duty
on lumber in order that his road may still enjoy
She hereHt Of hauling most OF the Western timber
30 the market L is pointed out that lower duty
would admit large quantities of lumber from Can
ada, and that the Eastern market would be par
riaflr s,pIied from nearby forests the Canadian
side Of the line.
The business interests OF the country are most
anxious that this revision he disposed OF as soon
IS possible and men who delay il will probably get
q cold reception Whe they so home 10 their con-
stituents 1 60 not k-ow anything about the tarln
sEd ] have not cents worth OF interest IN any
tree on earth. aside from its ornamental value
said Mr. HILL
Are you interested in the transportation OF lum-
ber2' Mr.. Hill was asked.
Now, as 10 the transportation Of lumber thal i
/. et~erent proposition" said Mr.. H,n but he would
not explain wherein the difference lay
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
Lus1rAN1A HAS TROUBLE AT START.
MIR. and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Of fcs
Their Yachting Trip-Lord Anglesey Sails.

The Lustania had all sorts OF trouble in startlns
for Liverpool yesterday, owing TO strong ara
eyil-n1inded tide. which. with powerful wind 70
help pushed her around until she appeared to
be starting the season for trips TO Albany re~
u-eeks too soon She vas finally swung srounds
however and got away with only half an nouf y
delay. Then It was found that John Fulton :
Cunard agent had not gone ashore. and tus ESQ
to take him of in midstream-
Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt VINO are 60
ing abroad for a cruise their yacht WIN CoE"
nelIus Vanderbilt. jr.. and Miss Grace Nanderoilt'
were among the passengers who enjoyed the nreaAs
IN the usual routine OF the start Ar1ons - -
fellow passengers were Colonel ana MT -.
Campbell. Lady Elcho. Lord and Lady HeFceIT ,-o
Narrb,onass OF Donegal and the Marquis OF An
gIesey 1t has been said that Prins Eitei FilV1ils
the second son of Kaiser Wilhelm VIII g $500
of the VanderbiIts this summer
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
THE BIRMINGHAM WINS AGAIN
Uses Least Coal in Second Test of scout
Cruisers

Newport, r. l., March 3i.-UnofHciaI Apurss =.
the performance of the three scout cruisers Rir-
mingham, Salem and Chester In their second CO.,
petitive coal economy test. finished to-day jndi
cate victory for tha engines of the Birmingham,
which are OF the reciprocatng type The tes.
nnshed to-day was a run of fifty hours at fifteen
knots speed
According TO the unofficial figures given out here
tonight the Birmingham In twenty-four hours CON
sumed 7o2 tons OF coal and % tons OF water ,rha
record OF the Chester. which has turbines Of Eng
Hsh MAKE was @s tons OF coal and 2S.3 tons of
water in tWenty-four hours. while the Salem which
has turbine engines of an American pattern used
1886 tons of coal and 1858 tons of water In twenty
four hours.
The run Of 80 miles finished at IL Is a. IN
to-day. The next trial, OF two thousand
miles at twenty knots speed. will begin on Satur-
day. and will be followed by full speed run OF
twenty-four hours. after which the vessels will so
TO New York
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
BALTIMORE CITY OFFICE SHORTAGE.
Registers Clerk Accused Of Peculations Ag-
gregating S67 900.

Baltimore March determination OF the BOOKS
NJ the office Of the city register tonight showed
sortaee of more than s67 COO in the funds Of that
office William F. Downs. stock clerk In the ONCE
is under arrest after having been twice released
on bail His first bail fixed at 5000. and later
doubled He was arrested late tonight AFTER the
ma gnitude of the shortage was discovered
It is said that Downs, one of whose duties was
TO make the daily deposits Of the city funds in the
various banks made out deposit slips for less than
the amounts that should have been deposited ana
afterward altered the figures in the bank books 10
make them correspond with the amounts that should
have been deposited.
Downs was bonded for only 5000. and il is under
stood that J. SeweI Thomas the city register Is
responsible for whatever the shortage IS SHOWN 10
be IN excess of that amount Downs was known as
a patron Of sports Of various sorts.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
MoRRELL DECLINED RUSSIAN POST
Offer to Ex-Representative Indicates Riddle 8
RESIGNATION Will Be Accepted.

From
waShiuPtou March Silt learned to-day
that the ambassadorship to Russia had been ofered
n and declined by Edward de V. Morrell, formerly
REPRESENTATIVE from the Fifth District OF Pennsyi-
vania General Morrell married daughter OF 'he
lat. Francis A Drexel and is man OF ABILITY
crIt,,ra and wealth He is a resident of Torresdaie
a suburb OF Philadelphia. where he owns oeeuti-
full estate His declination Of the honor Is under
stood to have come surprise TO the admin
istration.
Tho oeer nf St Petersburg to General Morren
means OF course that the administration is pre-
pared 10 accept the resignation OF John w kiddle
the present Ambassador at 81. Petersburg, "ho
has been in the diplomatic service continuously
since November I. 1901. when he Wae aPP'. P
ao-,+o-,- of tho Embassy at St Petersburg. Four
wears ago Mr. Riddle was made Minister to Hu-
mania and servia and promoted to his present
post In December, 1905.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
BABY FALLS SEVENTY FEET: UNHURT.
Topples from Roof and Only Injury Indi-
Gated Is a Cut

Milton Hetz. four years old Of No eN West
13th street fell off the roof Of the tenement house
at No SOP West 135th street, yesterday afternoon.
dropping a distance OF nearly seventy feet into
a vacant yard in the OF the house, without
sustaining any perceptibe injuries beyond slight
cut on the forehead.
At the ]. Hood Wright Hospital. where the Roy
was taken I'm great hurry after the accident,
the doctors said they found nothing unusual the
matter with the boy. They put the boy to bed
for the night, and will keep him in the hospital
long enough look him thoroughly from
every point of view and satisfy themselves he did
not sustain internal injuries.
When Felix Ueitz the father, a laborer and
Miltons mother. Mary, visited the hospital last
evening. Milton greeted his mother with the re-
mark: i've had a fine supper, and this is a nice,
soft bed
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
DESIRES TARIFF BUREAU.
Mr. TAFT Tells Callers 1t Would Be
of Great Assistance.

Washington March Sl.-President Taft today de-
clsred himself in favor ot a tariff bureau 20 be
created this session Of Congress- He believes
that such would ne Of great assistance TO
him IN The application Of the ma xirnum and mini
mum principle Of the Payne bill IN the negotiation
Of foreign trade agreements as well in furnish
ing detailed information 10 Congress and TO the
white House on various tariff questions as they
arise
The Presidents announcement was made TO the
executive committee Of Committee Of One Hun
ored created by the National Tariff Convention re-
Gently helG in indianapolis This committee con
sistinE OF II. e Miles, chairman; Henry p. To"ne.
o. New York and d A Tompkins OF Charlotte.
X. C. called at the White House to-day TO recon-
mend q permanent tariff commission
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
Mr.. BURTON NAMES SUCCESSOR.
James H. Cassidy, His Former Secretary,
Nominated for Ohio Congressman.
fBy Telegraph 10 The tribune J

Cleveland, March 31.-Aided by the of SEN
ator Burtons local organization and the Senator s
declaration that a place the Rivers and Har-
bors Committee of the House awaited his election.
James II. Cassidy, former secretary to Theodore
+. Burton and clerk OF the Rivers and Harbors
Committee. nominated to-day for Congress
man from the 10Th District, vacated by Burton.
The Republicans OF the district cast I254S votes.
Cassidy getting 56S2, Fred l. Taft 1898. James W.
Hocomb 204s and Major Charles r. Miller 500.
The other candidates wroth at Burton's inter
ference in favor of Cassidy. NJ. B. Excel. in
dorsed BY Mayor Johnson nominated by the
Democrats without opposition.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
AMERICA NOT ASKED TO ARBiTRATE.
rFrom The Tribune Rnreaul

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington. March Sit officially denied
at the Department of State to-day that the United
States had been urged by China to exercise it's
good Offices bring about arbitration of the half
dozen complicated Manchurian questions which
have been the subject of negotiations between the
governments at Pekng and Toxic for the last
three years. The statement closed with the
ton that the United States sees no reason to
doubt but that both the Chinese and Japanese
governments will make every effort to reach
mutually satisfactory settlement of those ques-
tlons by means af conciliatory diplomacy"
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
WHAT THE PRINCIPALS WANT

The Principals Association OF the CITY Of New
York has decided TO advocate that the Board ~
Education present constituted be retained
that state protection of teachers salaries as pro
vided in the so-called Davis law be continued
force. the present civic and political
rights and privileges os the teachers respected
and that the present tenure of office of the
teaching and supervising staff remain unchanged -
II has sent a circular containing these provisions
20 the members of the state Legislature
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
FOR 4 SHUBERT CIRCUIT.
Nere York Manager Goes to Estab-
fsh Western Theatres.

Chicago. March 31.-J. ]. Shubert, of New
York left Chicago in private to-day for
a tour Of the Pacific Coast to establish circuit
OF theatres The American Theatre in San
Francisco has already been obtained by the
Shuberts. and on this trip. according TO an an
nouncement made here to-day. Mr.. Shubert will
buy lease or make arrangements to build the
atres in many of the larger cities from Denver
TO the Coast and from San Diego TO Van
couver. z. C.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
SCULPTOR GOES TO JAIL TO-DAY

Roland Hinton Perry. sculptor and painter. VII 90
N ial for contempt Of court rather than pay Ms
former cousin-vife a.12s IN arrears for sirnony'
Rut according 20 his counsel. John Reilly, MI
Perry il unable to pay the money.
Mr. Perry will probably surrender tomorrow
said Mr. Reilly yesterday Commitment papers
have been In the hands OF the Sheriff for nearly
three weeks but they have not been In forcs BE-
cause Of motions for a reduction os alimony from
s12s a month 10 $50 a month.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
OLD QUEENS LEADER A BANKRUPT.

Charles G. Wssel. once Democratic leader OF
Queens County under Richard Croker and now Dep
uty Commissioner of the Department OF Water
Supply. Gas and Electricity IN Queens swcre that
he owed s2s 625 SO and assets. in bankruptcy
papers fled yesterday in the United States Court
Brooklyn The liabilities debts contracted in
connection with a summer park conducted by Mr.
Wfssel In 2idgewood Heights. Queens County.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
SOUTHERN LIFE BUSINESS SOLD.
Insurance Amounting to $4,sOOOOO Taken by

Fayetteville, y. c, March 31.-The Jefferson
Standard Life Insurance Company, OF Raleigh
n c., bought the business of the Southern Life IN
surance Company to-day. The Jefferson company
OF which Joseph G. Brown is president. 1t is an
uounced. will proect the poicyholders of the South
ern. and will reinsure them The reinsurance
agreement was approved by James r. Young. In
surance Commissioner of North Carolina
The amount OF insurance transferred is said to be
about 81 $4,000
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
FELL FROM THIRD TO FIRST FLOOR

william Michaels. who lives the third floor OF
No sol West 3st street leaned the outside
his door last night talk a friend. He lost his
balance and fell to the ground floor. Michaes was
not even unconscious when his friend reached his
side DR.. Monroe of the New York Hospital said
Michaels was not in a serious condition. He was
taken to Belleveue in the New York Hospital am
buancs,
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
IN AID OF CHINESE BOND sALEsMEN

washington. March Sl--ofhcial notice was taken
ta-sas, nv the Chinese government OF the arrest IN
f,it+sburg last Saturday Of Zip Yen and Low Sy XII
who were charged by the police with selling for
eFn bonds without first registering in Pennsylvania
bond salesmen-
Dr. wu Ting-fang. the Chinese minister sent
ofe TO the State Department to-day calling atteT-
zion 20 the affair and asking that proper action be
-aken by the United States on behalf Of his coun-
trvnen. who. he declares, are both well known
Chinese and carry proper credentials Which' ne
~srs ue-s ignored hv the police.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
gmueRANrs RUSHING TO CANADA.

Winnipeg March S1-"Seventy thousand Ameri-
can settlers will come to Canada this year" Mr..
Walker Commissioner of the immigration Depart
ment said to-day They viii settle on twenty
thousand homesteads increase Of 100 per cent
over last year" Extra agents have been sent 10
Emerson and North Portal. Nearly all of these
settlers are going into Northern Saskatchewan
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
TARIFF DEBATE IN REIcHsTAG.

Berlin March sI.-The American tariff was the
subject OF lively discussion in the Reichstag to-
dsv during the course of the debate on the ap-
rron-istior for the Foreign Minister'S salary. Herr
Won Schoen the Foreign Secretary. closing the de-
hate said: the new American tariff bill proposes
numerous Increases which may injure German
trade These are founded on inaccurate represen-
tefjons relative 10 wages and commercial and in
dustrias Conditions in Germany We have taken
she necessary steps to point these errors. The
ricuse then voted tiie appropriation.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
mIkAoo TO DECORATE DR.. ELIOT.

Washington. March S1--President Eliot OF Har~
ward University IS 10 be decorated by the Mikafo
OF Japan with the order OF the Rising Sun. first
class This announcement was made 70 Dr.. Eliot
to-day by Ambassador Takahira. OF japan Tns
decoration Is or its way TO this country and viii
be conferred with appropriate ceremonies as soon
asf arrives.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
FRENCH EXPORTERS PROTEST.
Appeal TO NJ Cruppi Against Payne Bill
Hughes lie Roux's Explanation.

Paris March S1.-A delegation Of French mer-
chants engaged in the export business 10 the
Tinted States headed by Andre Sayons, called on
NJ Cruppi Minister Of Commerce, to-day ana de-
rasnded that the government take immediate steps
20 marry the injury which the Payne tariff bill
threatened 70 niict on the export trade Of France
The delegation said that this bill had caused p
panic among exporters, especially regarding outles
,p gloves feathers ana perfumes. The proposal to
in,Sose ad valo-ern rates would paralyze certain
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
PHILIPPINE COMMISSIONS VIEW.

Manila Maeh Sl--The Insular Commission sitting
~ BaE,Iio adopted resolution to-day favorins free
trade and the general provisions Of the Payne DILL
t,+ reouiring, the assistance Of the American gov
eminent drriTy the first three years of the new
arrangement. The Assembly may modify its eX-
IRENE stand against the Payne bill
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
DR. ELIOT TO SPEAK AT monrcLAIa

NontcIair, v l., March 81 (SpeciaD--Dr. Charles
u Eliot former president OF Harvard University,
will speak here tomorrow Right. his subject being
.Ths Higher Education The lecture. which =
under the auspices OF the Montclair High Scaeoi
Alumni Association. is free.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01
ELIOT At WHITE HOUSE.
Reports about AmbassadOrship Fol-
fo1C His Visit

Washington. March 5i.-1n response 20 an IN"
,ttatlon from President Taft. delivered at tbs
Harvard dinner last night. DR.. Charles w Eliot.
president OF Harvard University, called at tho
White House to-day. and was received BY ths
President in the Blue Room There are reports.
suggested by what said the Harvard din
ner that an offer Ct the anlbassadorship to Great
Britain was made 10 DR.. Eliot. the duties -
assumed az some time in the future. and that hs
may accept under these conditions
No official announcement vas made IN regard
70 the visit Of DR. Eliot. will there be for ths
present. and he courteousIy declined to discuss
the Diplomatic mission in any way
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01

London. April The London morning ueVspa-
pers have been so engrossed with the naval SKita-
tion that they practically have made no comn>ue
as vet on the dispatches from America stating thar
the appointment Of Dr. Charles W Eliot as AM
bassador 10 the Court OF St James's was under
consideration by President Taft
The Daily Mail" describing Dr. Eliot as Amer
icas first citizen says that the United States could
have no finer representative. as lie IS all that Is
best in American national life
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01

Baltimore. March 51--Presdent Eliot Of Harvard
was the guest % honor tonight az dinner az tbs
Hotel BeIvidere g.ven by the Harvard Club %
Maryland In his ad,--ess lie devoted himself an
tireIv 10 matters intfma-eIy concerning the uni-
versity The other speakers were Dr. William n.
WeIch. OF Johns Hopkins University, and Thomas
NJ Osborne, OF Auburn. n. Y.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-01

Atlantic City. March 31.-Mr. and Mrs James
Whitla and Willie Whttla arrived here to-day and
went to the Hotel Dennis, where they expect
spend several days. Selma Whitla and boy
friend of the are also with the party. The
father denied to-day that he would claim the re-
ward of $1,000 offered by the State Of Pennsyl-
Vana.