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New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
FOR FERRY TERMINAL.
Sinking Fund Commission 4pproUes
Plan to Buy Brooklyn Site.

The Sinking Fund Commission a special meet
ing yesterday AFTERNOON approved report by its
special committee. consisting OF Messrs. MCGOWAN.
Metz and Martin, for the appropriation OF S5009
for the purchase OF river front property In Brook
lyn bounded by the East River. North 1st street.
River street and Metropolitan avenue FOR for
ferry purposes. II the city acquires this parcel It
will be In a position to bring about a resumption ot
the operation Of the Grand street ferry. discOn-
tinued by the companies three or four weeks ago.
The city the slips the Manhattan side.
but not on the Brooklyn side The parcel 10 be
acquired IS alongside the old slip. The city has an
option the property now. President MCGOWAN
said. II has a &o-foot frontage.
President MCGOWAN moved the adoption OF the
report but Little Tim" Sullivan opposed il. He
said he did not see any immediate relief IN the
proposition. Controller Metz and President Nc
Gowan said Il hoped the city could come "a
better terms with the Terminal company which
owns the ferries but that II not then the city
had piece of property TO start ferries from
Mr Metz said the Terminal company had the city
In a tight place, and that something ought TO -
done He said the Long Island Railroad Company
might take up the operation of ferries from the
new property I'd street and Roosevelt street.
Manhattan. using their own boats.
The Mayor then put the question. and u was car
ried. all but Alderman Sullivan voting for II.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
LABOR COUNCIL FEB. 10
Mr.. Straus Invites Leaders, Includ-
ing Com pers-Purposes of Meeting.
from The Tribune Bureau.


1-asb;nr.on Ian 2s-The council of labor, 10
be convened a the Department OF commerce anu
Labor will hold it's first meeting on Fenruary ~
Invitations were sent out to-day by order of Secre-
+ar S+ra,s 10 tenty-one labor leaders in all parts
of the country inviting them attend and by their
aid and advice make the convention OF permanent
benefit 10 the wags earnets. Accompanying the IN
yItaton was letter of advice setting forth the oo
,ectz Of the meeting President Samuel GoInpers
and other officials of the American Federation OF
Labor and members OF the knights OF LABOR are
on the Invitation list. we'll as number OF men
outside the ranks of the organizations
This council OF labor meeting VIII ann 10 a'u
the non-union man as much the member OF 'i'e
union !" said an official Of the department To-Day
FOR the Secretary believes the government Is rs
much interested in the man who WORKS "luiout "
union card aE IL is in the man who belohss 10 -
Of the organized bodies. The labor men hNieeN
will he reoiIested tc set forth their views very fuy
on the important questions of Immigration ooie
inspection. government employ ynent eAchdhee9
child labor. IF the labor men Will onIy accep' '
opportunity to come together and join hands WI"
the government the future benefits 20 the WorhiiS
men of the country are Iinitess. II they look AT
the subject from narrow point OF VieW--the uhion
man with an eye only 10 the union cause ana ,i'e
norl-union man with a sight distorted by MS dis-
like Of the organizations-the council VIII not re-
guilt In very much permanent good. am hopefuI
that they will take the sensible, fair-Hlhdeu we"
of the matter. however and do all In their power 10
make the movement a success There Is no reaS"H
why the labor OF the country should not oe
represented by council that Will aid them TO better
things In life just as the commercial bodies nave
started out TO work for their betteTment throueh
the council of commerce held In washington HI
Mr. Strauss suggestion few weeks ago. The two
councils ought TO be able TO work for mutual oene-
ft If they do, IT will be Of the greatest
achievements Of the department and OF the SecTe-
tary"
Mr.. Strsus has placed the arrangements for the
meeting of the council IN the hands OF Daniel j.
Keefe Commissioner General OF Immigration Ter
ence V Powderly chief Of the division OF nforTna-
ton under the immigration bureau. and Samue! b.
Donnely Public Printer. These three men. all con-
versant with labor questions, will act commit
tee Of arrangements before and at the convention
and Will have general charge Of the councils work
The sessions OF the council may last two or three
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
SIX MEN FALL INTO RIVER.
Two Wagons Also Drop from Ferrybcat When
Il Crashes Into Slip.

Just as the ferryboat Red Bank Of the Central
Railroad of New Jersey. was about to make her
slip at Liberty street the wind and strong tide
threw her against the pilings and six men and a
double truck owned by Seman Brothers. wholesale
zTocers at No. I2l Hudson street, and United
States Express wagon went into the river The
thu iee horses drowned
William Brase. a deckhand. jumped into the
river and rescued Samuel Remain, of No. 4S2
Broadway Bayonne and with the assistance OF
several persons the pier. pulled out Robert
Bayney of No 3Z3 Henderson street. Jersey City;
Charles Vandenbergh. George Vreeland. of No. 10
Reade avenue, Elizabeth. y. ]. Frank Galloway
OF No 30 Suydsm avenue. Jersey City, and George
Becker of No 40 Bramwell avenue. Jersey City.
In the smash several passengers were thrown to
the floor but no one was badly injured.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
TO AID AMERICAN sHIPBULDERs.
House Committee Would Bar Foreign Built
Vessels from Coastwise Trade
tFrom The Tribune Bureau. !


Jan. 25-ln response numerous
petitions from shipbuilders throughout the United
States the House Committee Merchant Marine
and Fisheries to-day adopted resolution which, II
Il is adopted by Congress, will make It necessary
hereafter for every ship engaging in coastwlse
trade to be built in American yard. In the past
the law has been that any ship which has been
wrecked United States coasts and rebuilt at
two-thirds OF the original expense IN American
yards may engage in this trade. This law has re-
suited in hardships 10 builders here. for the
reason that many foreign built huks have been
raised and rebuilt. TO the great detrment of Amer
can shipbuders, who the committee believes.
should be encouraged much possible. The
resolution follows:
II is the policy OF the Committee on Merchant
Marine and Fisheries decline confer registra-
ton any foreign built ship wrecked our
coast or elsewhere.
This will make It impossible fer any but home
built ships TO engage in the coastwise trade.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
NEAR SUBWAY STATION
Brooklyn Physician Held Up in Fourth Ave
nue.. Near SD Street

DR. Philip Moxom OF No. 1907 Ditmss avenue.
okIyn, was knocked down and beaten early yes
terday morning by three men, who evidently In
tended 10 rob him. The assault occurred within
twenty-five feet OF the downtown station Of the
subway at 33d street Dr. Moxom taken to
the New York Hospital, where It was said last
night that his injuries were not serious.
DR. Moxom his way home from dinner
OF the alumni of Brown University at the Hotel
Astor. Near the station In Fourth avenue as~he
started TO pass three men they attacked him. one
arrest was made. the prisoner saying he was
Joseph Nevins, of No 43O Fourth avenue. He was
held in $500 bail
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
HOUSE ACTS ON CENSUS BILL.
Authorizes Printing To Be Done Outside
Government Office.
fFron The Tribune Bureau.


washington Jan pa lively debate on Govern
r,.nt Printing once affairs occurred in the House
this afternoon when the conference report on the
census bill up The House and Senate con-
ferrees were at odds proposition TO authorize
the printing of material for the next census by a
private contract when considered necessary by
the Director of the Census. The House had re-
orired the printing 10 be done by the Government
Printing once but the Senate amended the bill
SO as TO authorize letting the work 10 outside firms
in case the government Office could not do it as
expeditiously by private contract Mr.. Tawney
moved 70 concur in the Senate amendment. and
the motion was carried BY vote OF III 10 ll6
The debate brought out several interesting side
lights on the big printing Office Mr.. Hepburn
charged that it vas dominated by the union labor
element although supposed 10 be an open shop.
while Representative Tawney declared that In
many cases II more economical for the govern
n1ent to have its printing done elsewhere
The army appropriation bill was called up and
briefly discussed.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
TO ACT ON BROWNSVILLE.
Settlement Expected To-day, De
spite Democratic Opposition.
From The rrieun. Bureau !

IFrom The Tribuns Bureau
Washington, Jan. &.-The Senate leaders Will at
tempt tomorrow TO take up the Brownsville reso-
luton outlined in these dispatches this morning.
Senator Foraker. according 10 the arrangement
will call up his resolution and amend IL 20 con-
form to the draft agreed by the President and
Senator AIdrich. offer the latter substitute
The Ohio Senator will then press for vote. and
will have the support of all the leaders
The only obstacle to final disposition OF the en-
tire subject is the opposition of the Democrats.
who are unwilling to measure enacted which
will permit any the discharged soldiers, whether
innocent or guilty. to re-enlist. No definite pro-
eramme has been adopted by the minority. al
though this evening they discussing the ad-
visibility OF hlibustering.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
APPALACHIAN BILL AMENDED.
Not More than s1,OOoOOO To Be Spent in Next
Fiscal Year.

Washington. Jan. 2s-Before finally reporting
the Weeks bill looking TO the establishment Of
forest reserves in The White Mountains of New
England and me Appslachians OF the South the
House Committee on Agriculture to-day placed a
Limitation on the amount OF money that may be
expended under the bill Not more than 81 900 COO
shall be expended in the coming fiscal year for
the purchas Sc OF land for reserves and not more
& 600 goo in any subsequent year.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
WOULD RAISE THE MAINE.
Bill for That Purpose introduced
by Nr. Calder.
from The Tribune Bureau ]

Washington Jan 2s-Taking his inspiration from
the Presidents message of yesterday Represents a
tive Calder of Brooklyn. to-day introduced pli'
providing for the raising Of the battleship MAINE
The bill provides that the Secretary OF lne Nav ;
ra authorized TO request estimates for raising the
,eSssI fror, Havana Harbor and that the expenses
be defrayed by the Treasury Department out Oh
any funds not heretofore appropriated Inc MEAS
IRE also makes provision suitable bur1aI OF SHY
bodies which may be found in the huiA'
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
COOLEY ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Washington. Jan. 8.-The President nominated
to-day Afford w Cooley, Of New York TO be an
Assistant Attorney General. and Juan Sumulong
TO be n member of the Philippine Commission.
MI Cooley was formerly a Civil Service Commis-
sioner and later held the Office for which he was
to-day nominated.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
MAJOR JOHN p. HAMS TRANSFERRED

Chicago Jan 2s-Major John Powell Hsins pay
master United States army, brother 81 the man
charged with the murder OF William Z. Annis It
was learned to-day, has been ordered transferred
10 San Francisco. The order. which awaiting
Major Hams upon his return from the trial of his
brother T Jenkins Hsins, is said be pursuant
70 army
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
GOOD WISHES FOR CUBA.
THE Presidents Message-Magoon
Sends a Financial Statement.

Washington. Jan. zs-The following message vas
Hens ~ President Roosevelt 10 the President and
fhe Congress of the Republic OF Cuba
ssoverncr Nsgoon vill, By my direction, turn over
80 ycu the Eth OF this month the control and
,goverrnlent OF the Island of cuba. and he viii
Fhereurpn secars the provisional administration OF
frhc affairs of tia Island by tne IriteQ States be
lat ezd. Upon the occasion or this h.sl act
ke<5rt - rzsferate the sincere friendship
AID good s.shcs ot the United states. ard our
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
BALTIMORE ALtEnisr FOR HAMS

Baltinsors, Jan 25.-Dr. Charles G Hill. Of this
city. noted alenist. will testify behalf Of
Captain Peter c. Hains jr. his coming trial for
the killing Of William z Annis. General p. c
Astrs ard hts son Thornton, 1he latter recently
acquitted ef~cainplicity in the case nere here
to-day and retained DR.. Hill
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
NEW EMPLOYERS LIABILITY BILL,

Washington Jan Ex-senator Beveridge intro.
duced to-day q bill 10 amend the enaployersr la
hility act to meet the objections raised by labor
organizations II is understood that the measure
in larss part has the approval CO President Rooss-
vals I'D Prssiesnt-eisct Taft
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29
WATERS TREATY WAITING
Newfoundland Erpected to 4ppr0ue
Fishery Contention.
from The tribune Bureau. J

Washington. Jan. 2S-Ihe briiish o"a''uaS ~
waters convention will probably be permitted TO rest
g, allowance for several days Senator Smith, or
Michigan is still determined 10 have 1t aTnendeo
hv the insertion Of provision defining specincaIIE
the amount Of water for power which Caneoa
snd the United States respectively may take from
ST Mary's River. The members OF the commit
tee on Foreign Relations still believe that the rat-
ca ton Of treaty its present form canhe &C
colpiished at this session. but In view or the limit
ed time remaining before March any prolonged
opposition will probably result in pcstponng action
until the special session. The leaders believe that
when the Senate meets after March the conVen-
ton will be taken up and that Mr. Root, who VIII
then be a member the Senate. in compare
lively words meet every objection and insure
the approval of the treaty in its present form
The news received from Newfoundland is not 50
iiscouragfng the press dispatches seem 10 indl-
ca te and the expectation is still entertained at the
State Department, which is in constant communi-
cation with the British ETnbes ssy. that the treaty
which was signed yesterday BY Ambassador Bryce
Secretary Root VIII receive the sanction of Sir
Robert Bond and be TO the Senate IN its pres
ent form.
New-York tribune., 1909-01-29

ST. Johns n. P, Jan. @-The colonial govern
ent has not given its assent 10 the fishery agree
rnent between Great Britain and the United States.
and the opinion is expressed in quarters here
tha. II will fail Premier Bond and his Cabinet
decline to discuss the situation for publication but
il is said IN government circles that a deadlock
exists The Opposition press holds the view that
Premier Bond is unwilling TO allow claims Of Amer
iran vessel owners for damages caused by the de-
tention Of schooners to be submitted 10 The Hague
for arbitration.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16

Miss Jeanette sturieVant. who has
been teaching In the public schools al
patten. returned home Friday for the
Christmas vacation.
Airs. George " liinokley and
daughter. Miss Faith OF Good VIII
Farm. we're in town last Thursday
shopping for the day.
At the next regular meeting OF the
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge. December
q. the past Noble Grands will ar
range the entertainment
David Hall, boss weaver in the In
dian Spring Wooden mill at Madison
was the guest of his brother, John.
on Front street over Sunday.
Mrs. Maurice Royal and son. Lin
wood. of Gardiner. returned home
Monday after a visit OF one week with
Mr. and Mrs. F.. A. Benner on Main
street.
The department president OF the
National Woman's Relief Corps, Miss
Maude Merrick of Waterville. will be
the guest of Russell Relief Corps this
week, Friday afternoon and inspect
the Corps. A good attendance is de-
sired.
The reunion committee of the 1909
class of the Skowhegan High school
are planning a party for the members
of that class to be held in the libra
ry parlors Monday evening. December
27. AS there are only twenty-five in
the class they will probably each in
vite a guest.
The meeting of the Town Improve
ment society, postponed because OF
the death of its president. Mrs. Wes-
ton, is hereby cancelled. The next
meeting will occur December 81, at
which time Mrs. G. d. B. Pepper of
Waterville, will speak as announced
by the calendar, her subject being
'"Tennyson."
The intentions of marriage of the
following are on file at the town
clerks office: Roscoe H. Abbey of
Skowhegan to Miss Goldie Simonds of
Madison; Ansel Cyrus Newton OF
Skowhegan to Miss Elizabeth Sarah
hatcher of Madison; Reuben Perry of
Skowhegan to Miss Flora NJ GARNER
of Skowhegan, and Byrd Leroy Bad
ger to Mrs. Eleanor Jones, both of
this place.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
"Brewster's Millions"

The stage version of George Barr
McCutcheon's popular novel, Brew
ster's Millions" has proved its right
to the distinction OF being the most
successful farce-comedy of the times.
The original New York company,
headed by Robert Ober. with rec
ord of upwards of one hundred con-
secutive weeks, will be seen here at
the Skowhegan Opera house next
Monday evening, December 20. The
dramatization of "Brewster's Mil
lions" was a clever piece of work for
which honors are due to Winchell
Smith and Byron Ongley, but to
Frederic Thompson is due the credit
for making, the play the real thing.
1t Is not Comedy but bright, snap
py farce, with a wonderful piece of
stage realism in the introduction of a
yacht at sea, a storm and the tossing
of the waves on a rockbound coast. So
realistic Is this scene that a number
of persons In the audience, during the
engagement here last season, found
themselves swaying to and fro with
the motion of the boat and others
thought they were really seasick.
Frederic Thompson made Luna Park,
Coney Island, and produced wonder
full things In the New York Hippo
drome, and his yacht scene is another
OF his inventions and wonderful pieces
of stage craft. Ii 1t were merely a
dialogue, with yacht scene intro
duced, everybody would be pleased.
Then. when one realizes that besides
the scenic effects there Is a good COM
pany and an interesting story, every
body certainly will look forward to
the forthcoming engagement with de-
light. Seats will go on sale at the
office of the Somerset Traction Co.,
Friday morning at $50, at prices from
35c to $100, with few seats at $1.50.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR LADIES'
Great List surely among them something she will like

Jewel Cases, CSC to $1.50 each.
Umbrellas, $1.O0 to $3.50 each.
Square and Long Wells, $1.00 to $3.50
each.
Silk Neck Scarfs, soc to $500 each.
Beautiful Muslin Underwear, Corset
Covers, Marguerites, Night Robe or
Skirt.
Crocheted Slippers, 15c.
Fur Scarfs, $1.00 to $500 each.
Muffs, $500 to $1,000 each.
Wrappers, $1.00 to S1.50 each.
Kimonos, soc to $3.50 each.
Bath Robes 1915 to $500 each.
Shirt Waists, $1.OO to $3.50 each.
Lace Waists $3.50 to $500 each.
Silk Waists, $2.75 to $500 each.
Coats, S4.0O to $500 each.
Fur-lined Coats, $500 to $4,000 each.
Fur Driving Caps, $1.75 to $3.50 each.
Suits, $500 to $500 each.
Skirts, $1.9S to $500 each.
Sweaters, $1.00 to $3.50.
Lace and Muslin Curtains, 39c TO
$500 pair.
Portieres, $1.00 to $3.50 each.
Couch Covers, $1.00 to $500 each.
Stand Covers, 25c to $3.50 each.
Tray Cloths, 121kc to 75e each.
Doilies, sc to S1.50 each.
Tea Cloths, $1.00 to $3.50 each.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
Business Locals.

New line of Sawyer Prints at
Bucknams.
Chas. F. Ward Co. are showing
nice line of Travelling Bags for
Christmas.
Now Is the time to get cloth lined
hot water bottle. The kind that last.
Sampson & Avore.
Pickards hand-painted china at
Philbrick's. The finest line of this
ware shown in town.
Chas. e. Cheney, piano tuner, will
be In Skowhegan this month. Orders
may be left at Skowhegan House.
Give him for Christmas perfect
fit in a pair of Regal Shoes. They
come in "a sizes at Chas. F. Ward
Co.'S.
The handsome jewelry store of W..
F. Robbins Co. has taken on its
holiday attire and will be one of the
attractions during this Christmas
season.
You can find candy in almost any
store now, but you should remember
that Lamberts Is the only place in
town where they manufacture and
sell pure candy and ice cream exclu-
sively.
What better Christmas gift than
years subscription to some peri
odical? You can club many to-
gether, thus getting the bottom
price, yet each may be sent to a
different person. Call or send to
Bucknam for his cut price cata-
logue.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
CHRISTMAS POINTERS.

Typography outfits at Bucknam's.
Chatting dishes of all styles at Stew
ard Hardware Co.
Sawyer Pictures, S5 cents to $500
at Bucknam's.
Kodaks 81 up. all guaranteed at
Sampson & Azores.
The new Engraved Glass may be
found at Walter F. Robbins Co.
Remember you can get Hicks ia
nous almanacs at Foggs drug store.
Christmas boxes of stationery-the
Eaton-Hurlbert kind, at Sampson &
Azores.
Prompt service, and quality guar
anteed, on everything you buy at
Simpsons market.
Choice cigars in handsome Christ
mas boxes, in 25c or SOC size, at Pro-
vencal's Cigar Store.
See the bargain table at Philbricks
Many things as perfect as when made,
and others slightly damaged.
An Hercules" all-wool, shower
proof suit, will make your boy an
ideal Xmas gift. You'll find them at
Smith & Bussey's.
One advantage of buying at Phil
bricks is that you get the best of
everything, and If any article goes
wrong their guarantee Is always to
be depended on.
Remember Lambert's Is the place
to buy your holiday candies. Home
made candies from 10c to 40c per
pound. Fancy boxes and baskets of
chocolates from 10c to $500.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16

Suit Cases, S1.00 to $3.50 each.
Shopping Bags, Csc to $500.
Purses. IOc to $500 each.
Christmas Box Paper, 1Oc to 75c box.
Silk Side Elastics, all boxed, Zoe 10
S1.00 pair.
Aprons. large and small, 2oc to $i.5o
each.
Box Ruching, 25c and 50e.
Writing Pads, LOO each.
Barrettes, 10c to 26c each.
Side Combs and Back Combs, lOc to
soc each.
Comb Sets, 25c TO $3.50 each.
Hat Pins. 1Oc to 25c each.
Beauty Pins, Collar Pins, Stick Pins,
Brooches, Belt Pins and Buckles,
Collar Supporters, Cuff Links, at
10c 25c and soc.
Pin Cushions, Pin Holders and Trav-
elers' Toilet Cases, 25c to $1.OO ea.
Fancy Collars, Ties and Bows. 121sc,
25c and SOC each.
Belts, 25c and soc.
Gloves, Cashmere, Golf, Kid and
Fleece-lined, 25c, soc, $1.OO and
$1.50 pair.
Handkerchiefs of every kind and
style, &c to $1.50 each.
Boxed Shirt Waist Pattern In white
and colors, SOC to $500 each.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-16
CHRISTMAS MAIL.
A Ruling That You May Be Interested
In.

1t has been decided by the classi-
fication committee of the Postoffice
Department that the words mot to be
opened until Christmas day. or SIM
liar inscription may be written only
on such parcels as bear postage at
first class rates; but that packages
that are rated at third class or fourth
class rates may bear the same in
scription, providing that it Is printed
or stamped on them. When written
on the parcel with pen or pencil, the
words are held to be personal COM
munication from the sender to the adj
dressee, thus making the matter sub
ject to first class rates.