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New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
LOWER DUTY ON PAPER
Committee FaUOrs T1Co-thirds Re
duction-Urges Plant Experiments.

Washington. Feb ia reduction in the duty OF
print paper from IS ton to s2 ton, the
placing OF ground wood on the free hsts ana '"e
establishment of a duty of one-tweltth cent 4
pound on mechanically ground wood pulp. are the
recommends tions Of the special COMMITTEES on pulp
and paper investigation. which made its report 10
the House to-day The report says that II presents
the unanimous conclusions of the committee,
There are three processes generally used in this
country for the production of pulp or hbre from
wood says the report. These are the Rrouho
wood process the sulphte process and the soda proc
ess. The ordinary print paper is geherauy
nroduced bv the use of about so per of ground
wood and about % per cent of sulphite hore
Whether other kinds of wood besides spruce can De
proftably used for the production OF cheap print
paper is a matter concerning which there IS some
difference of opinion"
The report gtates that it would seem tnat the
production Of cheap grades of paper is to-day de-
pendent upon the continuation OF cheap srounu
wood produced from spruce trees, and that that
condition is likely prevail in the future Inc
amount of spruce consumed in the United states
in 1907. according TO the report, was ABOUT l2OV'V
cords for ground wood about 142OV0 corus IoT
sulphte fibre and about $4,000 cords for lumber
The amount of standing spruce is roughly put at
about 100000 cords east of the Rockies
An appeal is made for the conservation OF the
forests the committee urging that an orgahlzeu
fire department should be maintained IN every
considerable forest in the country. and that young
should be exempted by the various states
the ordinary of taxation 1t IS also sus-
ges:ed that the national government start large
tracts of young spruce forests
The paragraph recommended for insertion in the
tariff bill, placing duty OIL one-twelfth OF cent
a pound on mechanically ground wood pulp pro-
vides that this article shall be admitted Iree OF
duty from any country, dependency or other SUD
division of a government which does not FORBID or
restrict expectation of or does not impose an
export duty charge upon mechanically ground
wood pulp for in the manufacture OF Wooo
pulp. The duties recommended for print paper are;
print paper valued at not over two and one
quarters cents a pound, one-tenth or one cent
pound and on paper valued at over two and one
quarter cents pound and not over two and one
half cents pound, two-tenths of cent pound
The committee also recommends that the bureau
Of plant industry make Investigations In the pro-
curement and breeding of annual and perennial
plants the endeavor to find some plant Whlch
through breeding to that end can be prohtaby used
for the commercial manufacture of paper. IL also
recommends that the forest service investigate the
question Of the production of ground wood and sui
phite fibre from other kinds of wood than those
used
on motion of Mr.. Mann. of Illinois. the report
was referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
TEsT1F1Es FOR MRS. HOWARD GOULD
Head Gardener at Long Island Estate Says He
Never Saw Any Improper Conduct.

-rbo 5enosItIon OF James Marlborough. head gar
derer AT Castle Gould. the country estate of How
ord could at Port Washington. Long Island. from
March 1902 to September, 1905. taken on behalf OF
Mrs Katherine Clemmons Gould was hied IN the
county Clerks office yesterday
Tho witness said he Mrs. Gould nearly every
~ after 1903 until left the family's employ. but
he never saw her intoxicated or boisterous. nor
heard her use any vile language
On cross-examination. he testified that he had
a.- Mrs C,ould's face flushed and heard her speak
sngr,lv hut that he had never heard her scold any
of the architects. contractors or workmen en-
nloved on the estate. He said he had never. far
- =. Lnaur met "an actor named Farnum."
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
MAY PARDON EX-GOVERNOR TAYLOR
Kentucky Executive Appealed to for Accused
Men in Goebel Murder.

Frankfort. KY. Feb ls-calen Fo"Frs 7nu - -.
-, ho+b ~ Barbourville. appeared before
Governor Wilson to-day and asked that he con-
sidar the granting of a pardon 10 Ex-Governor
~ : Tavlor and Charles Finley. former hentucky
s.a+e officials now exiles in Indiana, VINO were
.~as ~ con,nlicitv In the assassination Of sena-
TOR William A. Goebel. and also for John Powers
charged with the same offence. whose residence Is
known
Powers and Finley based their plea on the iae'
49, aI.bo,,gb a Democratic administration is in
mower IN Indiana Kentucky prosecutors who are
Democrats have taken action toward securing
a reouisition for them, and further that they be-
eve that there is chance of obtaining con-
virtion Of either man IN Kentucky- IL Is oeheVed
here that the Governor will grant the request
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
FRYE FOR ECONOMY.
Senator Would Cut 81 900 900 from
RiUer and HarbOr Bill.
From The Tribune Bureau.I

Washington Feb. 19.-The prospects for favor-
able action by the Senate on the river ana maroon
hin renorted 10 the House to-day by Representative
Esurton are far from bright Senator Frye chalr-
man OF the Committee Commerce. when Woulu
have TO report this bill 10 obtain It's passage mas
been considering the subject with the House COM
rnittee and has given 1t as his ultInatum tha' ho
river and harbor bill should pass
Mr. FRYE has told the House leaders that he Will
consent TO the addition to the sundry CIVIL appro-
praton bill Of the appropriations necessary ior .e
continuing work on rivers ana haIDois anu III
the DtelIuinary surveys. with the exception or those
,r the sreat micronesia canals. Beyond this MT
Frve declares the government cannot aHord 10 go
The provisions which he has consented 10 IeCoih
,nend will aggregate about &S.0Ooo GOO instead OF ap-
nroxiraely $40 600 900 carried by the House meas
ure In this position Mr. Frye mas the loSal sup
port Of the Senate leaders
Representative Burton's bill provides for large
number of surveys for the maintenance OF lmProEe
ments previously authorized ana lot coi'Iiiue
A. orerstion of government dredges and other
l.s to cost Ss1s575O while $4,000 is provided for
emergencies. -
The bill provides for national waterways com.
mission Of FIVE Senators and seven members OF
~ tyo,,sa to investigate and recommend TO Con
cross legislation for waterways improvements
FIFTY thousand dollars is provided Tor the
~ the commission. which is empowered 10 employ
1nerts and to investigate waterways in this coun-
Try EProvison sd is also made for survey for 89foot
cbsnnel in the Delaware River from PhlIadephlA
to the sea. ,. -, A..
In the further progress or the dreus"e :" @
80 channel IN New York Harbor. the navigation
= ,ho mart that has been dredged TO the run depth
of fortv feet may be carried on during the night
as we'll the day. .,..
The President is requested to open negotiations
with Great Britain for treaty lor oD'a"'''ie
a.-.a,orca ~ ample water levels for the uses OF
,o,.igation in the Great Lakes by the construction
oT ercb controlling and remedial works IN the con-
c+inr rivers and channels Of the lakes as may De
agreed upon. - vi, c.,+o
- c.arI,rg Rasin Greenport Harbor; Flushing
1av Huntington, Stony Brook ManaronecK'
rla++sburg Buffalo and Dunkirb haroors' lhdla'
Ceel Jamaica Bay, the East River lncluoins
Little Hell Gate; Sheepshead BAY. 'ile a
- -, .to ITudson River at Coeymans. Albany
go Troy preliminary survey for channel IN
the Hudson River 300 feet wide and p feet deep at
an stages from Deepwater to waterford lhciuu-
ing lock and dam at Troy Is also ihe'uoeu'
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
THREE BILLS IN HOUSE
Fortfcati0us Measure Passed
Foster Urges Radical Changes.
From The Tribune Bureau l

Washington. Feb. I9.-Three OF the great supply
measures of the government passed through vari-
Gus stages Of enactment into Law in the House of
Representatives to-day. The Notifications bill was
passed and went to the Senate: the sundry
civil bill reported and the Postoffce appro-
priaton bill sent TO conference, the House
disagreeing to the Senate amendments In the
course of the general debate the forti1cations
bill numerous speeches miscellaneous topics
were made. Representative Foster, Of Vermont
made a strong plea for radical changes in the
chamber OF the House. He advised renovation
which would make it conform more nearly TO the
House Of Commons OF Great Britain. which. he
declared, would discourage the presence of mem
bers who did not wish give attention the
proceedings.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
ESCAPES eALIows FOR SIXTH TIME
Garch 20 the scafold Was About to Begin
When Last Respite Arrived.

Einoesn Seb. Feb. le-After the warden had an
bounced that all ready and The guards had
prepared 10 lead r Neane Shumway TO the scaf-
fold tbs s1,preune Court this afternoon suspended
sentence unfit March s. This is the sixth time he
mas been repr1eved.
shumVay vas convicted Of the murder of Mrs.
sarah Martin. Mrs Martin was sixty-1ve years
oso- Shunway was employed farmland On
the night Of September 2. 1907. Mrs Martin was
Killed. the murderer crushing her skull with a
wrench. Robbery supposed 10 he the motive.
shHmway convicted on circumStantial evil
oence Citizens OF Modesto. H., whore Shumway
formerly lived petitioned for to-day's reprieve.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
n,,EuER IN asRIeHT EYES, HELD SANE.

en-4ngfeld Ill Feb. 19--Belef in spiTitualism fs
t evidences OF insanity. the Illinois Supreme Court
Io.s5aa today in the case Of James T CrUmbauSh
- 1aft an estate worth S250O00. He disposed OF
the property IN accordance with alleged directions
nv, the spirit Of his infant son. who CruTbaugh
believed. had grown into manhood IN the spirit
LII and Vas knnvvn a. bright Eyes
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
INVESTIGATE SUGAR WEIGHT CHARGES

Surprise has been created ST the Custom House
bv the appearance OF special commission ap-
,o,rte3 bl the Secretary Of the Treasury. for the
r,osa of investigating the weighing department
~ The Surveyor of the Port. The investigation Is
rho result of revelations made in the trial of the
American Sugar Refining Company, in which the
qo1ernrnent charges that employees OF the company
"a of the government defrauded the revenue de-
-,artr,ent hv means Of false weights.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
moReAN's scHooLMATE DEAD.
rRv Telegraph to The Tribune-l

Hartford Conn. Feb. 1e.-Edwtn bartholomew
s+,,I,,.r one of Hartfords most highly respected
c,tizans died at his home here to-day. He was
80 IN Hartford. August o. 1880. the Of
-,o, and Emily Bartholomew Stillman and
sinca graduating from the Hartford High School.
here he was schoolmate Of J. Pierpont Nor
-sr he had been a certified public accountant
He was brother Of the late Albert stillman' VINO
,ra. rrnrninent in New York banking circles.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
AWAIT Mr.. PULITZER.
Bench Warrants Expected Here To-
ddg IN Libel Case.

Washington, Feb. Electrified copies of the in
dictments found by the federal grand jury against
Joseph Pulitzer. proprietor and certain editors Of
The New York World have been sent New
York by United States District Attorney Baker.
The papers, which included the bench warrants for
the defendants transmitted United States
Commissioner Shields, before WHOM the proceed
ings IN the preliminary action will be held.
It has been determined definitely when
vice will be made the defendants but the
likelihood IS that it will not be for several days.
In all probability District Attorney Baker him
self, If his duties permit, will appear before Com
missioner Shields at the New York hearing The
time OF the hearing before Commissioner Shields
Will be fixed to suit the convenience OF all tho
parties concerned. but it will not be earlier than
Tuesday Of next week. The certified copies of the
indictments against the proprietors Of The In
dianapolis News in the same proceeding will be
forwarded to the United States Commissioner at
Indianapolis tomorrow. The hearing IN that case
will be held IN Indianapolis subsequent TO the New
York proceedings and viii be similar in character.
II is probable that early next week District At
torney Baker Will state definitely the nature OF
the hearings and who will conduct them the
part OF the government.
Commissioner Shields sato al his home in Brook
Ivn last night that he had received the papers
I'm the libel case from Washington. H L. Stimson.
the United States Attorney, would not say yes
terdav whether the papers had been received
From another source II was learned that the Ger
tifed copies of the indictments, with the bench
The papers will be received by Mr.. Stimson or
mis- assistant Henry A. Wise, and transmitted
to Commissioner Shields Delaney Nicon, Of
counsel for t'The World has been promised that
he will he informed when the warrants are issued
so that he may appear with his clients In The
World office it said last night that none Of
the accused men had received word Of the arrival
NJ the pa pers here Mr.. Pulitzer has been Informed
of the finding of the indictments, it was said
Yesterday but II could not be said when he would
on his Yacht. the Liberty.
From, an authoritative source IL was learned that
tbe napers when received viii not be served at
once hut will be held until counsel for the de-
fendants can produce his clients. That will be
when Mr. Pulitzer arrives, it was explained
II was rumored about the Battery that four
goxes of evidence be used in the libel case
had come TO port yesterday in the hold of the
Panama liner Panama. Among the entries
the Panama's manifest -four boxes Of old
canal records" They consigned to Wash
ington. and it assumed at once by some per
sons that the records would get an airing later in
the federal courts.
The records were consigned TO Zichtt & Co, Of
Washington. and were sent from the lsthmus
C5tv 1t was learned later that Zichtt & Co are
bookbinding firm, and that the RECORDS were prop
ably north for new bindlng-
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
GEORGE WASHINGTON PICTURE.

Handsome photogravure of the famous stuart
oortrait of George Washington with to- marrow S
Tribune. Also opening chapters of Louis Irseys
new story, "The Silent Barrier.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
SONS FIANCEE LUCKY.
George Young Leares Her Large
Part of His Estate.

The v-in of George Young. fled with the surro-
rate for probate yesterday disposes OF an estate
ysIued AT over sl0OoooO and cuts off three nephews
and one niece for good and sufficient reasons
leaves 100000 TO the fancee of his dead SON. MIS-.
Florence Ada Ten Eyck. OF No West ast street.
80 +t,en leaves one-thrd of the residue of the es-
tate 10 his grandson. George Young Bauchel. a
Iev,ver and politician. with a specific bequest Of
10000 -
One hundred thousand dollars i ieU 10 'e
..a of ,ha Masonic Hall and Asylum Fund,
of this city and friends Of the testator are re-
neunbered in amounts of from $3.50 to 10000 eacn-
Louise Moon Bauchel. grandniece IS leIt $Io1oDp %
an6 one-third of the residuary estate; the otner
third OF the residuary estate is beGueated 70 1s @
Zen F-y-ck also receives many OF tIle ,Pei,-
sonaI belongings of the deceased. MRS Ten Eye
is referred to IN the will as one who mas AWAY :
been as a daughter 10 me. -. ,,;oo
Mr.. Young amsssed a fortune ,aT+ ~ 'he "'o'
a, ire home of Mrs Ten Eyck il was SAID last
,,,1t+ that she had III from grief ever since
the death Of her benefactor
New-York tribune., 1909-02-20
mR ROOT LEAVES HOT SPRINGS MONDAY

Hot springs. Ark, Feb. 1s-senator-eiect Emu
Root will make trip TO AIoshF i"r ~
,, 70 washington 10 attend the Inaugural
+ior ceremonies He win leave here Monday gong
5iract =, the New York State Capitol Then he VIII
co 70 New York City. where he VIII remain untli
March Speaking Of the eonoit'oh OF Hs -
- 81 said ..Nv trip has been most beneficial
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-13
ANOTHER
CONGRESS
TO MEET
Its Object the Conservation Of
Everything and Prevent
ing all Manner of
Waste.

The first national conservation con-
gress of the United States, which will
be held in the auditorium of the
Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition, Sc
attic, August 26-2S, will be one of
the most interesting and important
conferences ever called in the west
Arrangements for this congress
have been made by the washington
Conservation Association for the pur-
pose of opening an active campaign
for general conservation of western
resources. The subjects for discus
son at the congress include the fol-
lowing: Forestry, fisheries. good
roads. and other ways for transpor-
tation, public health and morals, etc.
Every feature that constitutes an as
set 10 the people will be brought un-
der consideration, and the various
topics will be handled by practical
men who understand the require
ments OF the west
Conservation is an old subject
brought into prominence because OF
necessity. II originated In the Gar
den of Eden when God commanded
our first parents to BE fruitful and
multiply, and replenish the earth, and
subdue IT," Since that time man has
held the stewardship OF conservation
But The spirit OF waste and extrava-
gance has entered upon the scene
and many have neglected to obey the
primal command TO "replenish the
earth" The result has been a call
FOR a general conservation congress
10 organize the conservationists OF
he entire country, and effect general
organization.
Those engaged IN every avenue OF
industry In ,-e west should be par
ticularly interested in the conserva-
ton movement. II means the preser-
walton, protection and perpetuation
Of all natural resources for the pres
ent and future generations. II means
the call OF a halt 10 waste in every
field and the right use OF all that
nature has bestowed upon man. with
ont endangering any OF the existing
lndustries-and the holding I'm re-
serve OF the many forces 20 insure
prosperity for coming generations.
The lumber operator desires TO
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-13
CHINESE MINISTER
HAS BEEN RECALLED
united Press I.ensed wlroi

United iress Lensed Wire,l
Washington. Aug fS.-The re-
port that WI Ting Fang. Chinese
minister to Washington. has been
recalled was confirmed today when
the official dispatches were received
here today from rekin. No reason
is assigned for tho sudden recall OF
Minister WI, who Is probably one
OF the most successful representa-
tives China has ever had in foreign
fields.
Chang Yin Tang, who has been
high in the councils OF the Chinese
empire. Is named as Wu's successor.
Minister WI is in Peru at present.
where he was called on officiai busi-
ness.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-13
SPOKANE
CONGRESS
NEAR END

The general keynote OF the ad-
dresses today before the seventeenth
National Irrigation congress in ses-
sion here was the deep waterways
of the nation and their relation to
the prosperity and growth OF the
United Stateg.
w. X. Kavanaugh, president OF
the lakes to gulf waterways asso-
citation was the first speaker. He
was followed by Bernard n. Baker,
of the Joint conservation COMMITTEES.
who chose for his subject: "Inde-
pendence OF the Panama canal and
the deepened Mississippi" Advoca-
ting a policy OF the issuing of $780,
100000 OF government bonds for
the improvement OF natural water-
ways, w. ID. Lyman OF Whitman
college. wash.. pointed out It's ad-
vantage. using the Columbia river ar
an illustration.
He discussed the navigability of
the Columbia river at all It's stages
and told what has already been done
to make a highway OF commerce out
OF this stream. He called attention
to the necessity OF conserving the
water power OF the stream.
Hammer, hammer. hammer"
urged Lyman, "at congress. cabinet.
president, and all in authority. 70
adopt the general policy OF $780,
100000 by bond Issue, 20 be used IN
the next ten years for river and har-
Dor work"
Deep waterways OF the interior
empire" was discussed by John T..
Mathews.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-13
WHAT THE OLD
G. A. R. BOYS DID
United Press Leased wire.l

Salt Lake City, Aug. 13-Atlan-
tic City was chosen today as the next
meeting place OF the G. A. Il. and
the veterans are preparing 10 return
TO their homes Former Governor
Samuel Il Van SAINT OF Minnesota,
who won tho once OF eommander-in-
chief by a vote OF 5S7 to 156 over
Judge Ketchum OF Indiana. held
reception today aud received con.
gratulations Of the visitors and vet
erans. Other officers chosen were:
President Woman's Relief Corps.
Mrs Jennie l, Berry. Des Moines.
Commander OF the Flying Squad
ron, Naval Veterans association,
John Black (re-elected).
Prerident OF the Army Nurses,
Mrs. Mary r Lacey. Salt Lake City.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-13

Hot air often proves cold com
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-13

continue his business and hand it
down to posterity. To do this neces-
states the introduction of a system
of reforestation and proper use of
all the timber now standing. SINH
lar arguments apply to all who till
the soil and handle its numerous
products
Conservation i'm the west should
be encouraged and practiced while
there are gifts Of nature TO conserve.
The mountains and valleys present
ideal scenic attractions, the benefits
OF which should never be lost. The
soil has all the plant foods of ages
stored within its surface strata which
should be preserved through wise
methods of cultivation that good
crops may be assured for the present
and for future years. The reservoirs
of water should not be disturbed in
order that an abundance of water
may had for domestic and irrigation
purposes now and in the time to
come.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-13
DRUNKEN
THUGS BEAT
CHINAMAN
Take the Old Mans Money Be-
SideS-Sheriff H. P. Mimic
Out After HeartleSs
FiendS.

The small town of Donald. / o miles
north OF this city, is up in arms this
afternoon as the result of a murder
Gus attack upon an old and feeble
Chinaman who is employed in one
of the hop yards near Donald, and
when the news reached this city over
the Oregon Electric telegraph wire.
Sheriff Mimic boarded a car and is
now looking for the would-be mur-
derers.
According to the information given
the authorities In this city by the
agent of the Oregon Electric at the
Donald sub-station. the Chinaman,
Il years old and crippled In such
a manner as to render any self de-
fense impossible, was walking down
the road toward the town a few
miles beyond Donald Two men by
the name OF Carl Long and Barney
Fields. who had been in Donald
drinking heavily at one OF the local
saloons, met the Oriental and asked
him for match, and afterwards
pounced on the old man and beat him
numerically. His condition is criti-
cal late this afternoon. The ruffians
then stole three dollars from the help
less Chinaman and resumed their way
down the road
IL Is thought by the citizens OF
Donald that the two men are going
out on farm few miles north OF
Donald 10 work in the harvest fields,
but at just what place is not known.
The Chinaman, giving his name as
Yoh Lee, crawled TO the store az DON
aid and although in such weakened
condition, breathed out in low whis-
pers the details OF the cruel handling
at the hands OF Long and Fields. The
Donald people were aroused 20 action
Immediately and the operator for the
oregon Electric company at Donald
accommodated them by wiring the
news 10 the agent In this city. who
IN turned informed the sheriff.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-13

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