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New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
Mr.. MACvEAGH ooRRECTs INJUSTICE
Internal Revenue officers at Terre Haute Re
stored to Original Status

Washington May l7.-Secretary MacVesgh to-day
corrected what he believed 20 have been gross
political injustice in the Terre Haute Ond) inter
nal revenue collection district on January IS sew
eral gaugers were reduced 10 storekeeper gaugers
and a number Of storekeeper Eaugers pro-
NOTED to be gaugers The Civil Service Commission
made an investigation and sustained charges that
the changes made for political reasons. BY
the secretarys order to-day the following men are
restored 10 their original status;
Storekeeper gaugers to be restored to gaugers-T
C. Williams, Louis Kalher, NJ. O'Laughlin Jacob
II. Bolton, Thomas Bledsoe, ]. II. Manson and j.
e Cassaday.
Gaugers to be reduced 10 storekeeper gaugers-B
T. De Baum John +. Shafstalt, Morton Whelan.
NJ. T. Andrick Gilbert l. Spear, II. A. Reinhard.
Mack OverpeCk. Frank +. Mickey. Robert Fl. Bo-
hannah, Emory Seldomridge and Alfred Stewart
The Civil Service Commission in its report quotes
from the testimony OF Collector John r. BonneIl
OF the Terre Haute district to the effect that most
of the seven Democrats who we're reduced we're
much more efficient than several OF the men ad-
vanced to gauger. and that two OF the Republi-
cans who had been promoted had made more err
rors the last tvro years than all the Democrats
who had been reduced He is also quoted as ad-
uniting that IN making selections from the eligible
lists If there one Republican among the three
persons certified he received the appointment.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
ARTEs1AN WATER FOR KEEsEv1LLE
Village Has Abandoned Ausable River on
Account of Pulp Mill Pollution.

p,attsbprz. N Y, May 1.-THE inhabitants OF
Kesseville have definitely abandoned the Ausaoie
I,t,or ne q source Of water supply, on account OF
the noIluton caused by the pulp mills refuse dis
charged into it further upstream and are ABOUT
80 nTovide themselves with drinking water rrom
an artesian we'll -,
Rtds win be opened this week for this undertak-
,n, ond II Is hoped that few months will see the
IS - ,nD,,ed with water which may be drunk
,thout beIng previously subjected to boiling or
0,tertng This action is taken following the state
won't Of Mr. Porter, state Health Commissioner
that under the public health law asst standsNthe
80 legislature having refused TO amend 1.-THE Is
no,yerless to prevent pulp mill pollution unless IL
n,acas human life in immediate danger
once there was no better water In the Adiron-
dacks than that which flowed past the village and
through the Ausable Chasm. That was before the
nuID mills came Now this river Is dark and
tureid from the foreign matter which is poured
into IT from the mills. and gives forth noisome
odor Repeated complaints on the part of riparian
owners for the last ten years have brought about
investigations by state authorities. and Governor
after Governor has admitted the seriousness Of the
situation. but relief has been forthcominS
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
SPRECKELS ON THE STAND
Tells of Relations sCitb Calhoun at
San Francisco Trial.

San Francisco May I7-Rudolph Sprecksls, vh5
contributed $4,000 the San Francisco graft prose-
cuton, called 70 the witness stand to-day IN
the bribery trial Of President Patrick Calhoun OF
the United Railroads. He gave detailed account
Of his reasons for opposing Mr. CaIhoun's plans for
street railway development and OF the manner IN
which he became a supporter OF the prosecution
Assistant District Attorney Hsney declared thar
he had summoned Mr.. Spreckels as a witness for
the first time in any of the bribery trials. and that
he stood ready 10 any lire OF Inquiry the de-
fence might choose.
We have been trying Mr.. Calhoun and no other"
said Mr.. Heney. but from the time We began the
selection OF the jury the defence has eRdsavorsd
20 try Rudolph Spreckels and James D Phean az
the same time You have insinUated. times without
number that Mr.. Spreckels was back Of TIE prose
cution for malicious purpose. for his personal
gain and profit and in effort % gain control q
the United Railroads. You made this issue Surely
you not afraid TO meet It, that he IS on tbs
stand prepared to meet your questions
SIR. Spreckels testified that he first cams into
conflict with the United Railroads in 1915. when he
learned of a proposal TO substitute the overhead
trolley for the cable the Suttsr street system
AS owner Of property on this systems lines and
as q member of the Suttsr Street Irnproyenenr
Club. Mr.. Spreckels said he actively opposed the
change and that he had met Mr. Calhoun three
times for discussion
ON the occasion Of our third interview" said
the Witness Mr.. Calhoun said he would be wiling
to withdraw the cable line from Pacific avenue.
where my residence Is situated. and substitute an
overhead trolley line Broadway, in the sans
district. In reply I said that my fight was not
selfish and that was interested in behalf OF the
people, and that wauId not entertain the PFop0-
stion."
Mr.. spreckels said he then directed his lawyer to
prepare articles OF incorporation Of a rival trans
portation compeny in effort 10 defeat ths over
head trolley.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
NEW CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER.
William S. Washburn Chosen to Succeed
James T. Williams, Jr.
fFrom The Tribune Bureau.I

Washington, May 1.-THE President has chosen
William S Washburn, of New York, for Civil Ser
vice Commissioner, in place of James T. Williams,
ir who although confirmed by the Senate only a
few days ago. has been compelled 10 resign because
If III health Mr.. Williams suddenly discovered
that his health was in such condition to compel
a protra cted stay in New Mexico and he handed his
RESIGNATION TO the President and will leave here for
Fort Bayard in few days.
DR. Washburn. who is a legal resident Of Alpine,
n Y has been chairman OF the Philippine Civil
Service Commission since 1905. In this place he
won the avoTable notice of the President. He is
nov, IN Washington and will assume his new duties
as soon as his nomination has been confirmed by
.ba Sanate
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
BAKERIES SHUT DOWN.
Employers Say They Hare Been
Running at q Loss.

A general shut down of the bakeries not only OF
the East Side Boss bakers Association, but also
of some of the independents, result OF the
present strike of the bakers against the open shop
was decided on early yesterday morning at the
labor bureau of the association. No. 159 East
Houston street. The officers of the association said
that the East Side would have to face hosher
bread famine to-day. How long 1t will last Will
depend what happens within the next two days
The meeting was attended by some OF the inde-
pendent bakers well members of the assocla-
ton, and the shut down is expected TO AFFECT four
hundred bakeries and 10 throw large number out
of employment IN addition the two thousand
now on strike The shut down began yesterday
afternoon the bakery OF President Book OF the as
ISOLATION. in East Houston street being one OF the
first close.
According to tho master bakers affected by the
strike, they have been running their bakeries at
loss since the strike began. partly as result OF
the higher price OF -four. and could stand It no
longer They also said that the mischief caused by
the strikers and their sympathizers. who had no
fear Of the law, made the conditions intolerable
and forced some action of the kind they had taken.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
CRUSHED By ELEVATOR.
Clerk Tried to Step from Car after
1t Had Started.

jeremiah J. Mulhan. twenty-seven years old, OF
No. 50 East 55th street. employed clerk by his
uncle NJ J. Mulhall. n silk jobber. with offices at
No. % West 34th street, was crushed to death by
an elevator yesterday while on his way TO his
uncles Office in the building.
The regular elevator operator had been relieved
from duty by Samuel HamlIl sixteen years old, OF
No. 20s9 Crotona avenue, The Bronx. Hamill
stopped his at the third floor and several per-
sons allghted before Mulhan noticed II the
floor at which he wished to get out. Hamill closed
the elevator gate but Mulha tried TO open again
Just as the started upward His head was
caught between the landing of ths third floor and
the floor OF the elevator.
Mulha died the way To the New York Hos
pitaI. Hsmill arrested technical charge
Of homicide.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
GOVERNMENT LOSES CASE.
Must Pay Full Rates for Transportation of
Non-Combstants from Manila to Spain.

washinston, May 1.-THE controversy between
the government OF the United States and the Com
psnia Tresstlsntica. OF the line Of steamers
employed transport the Spanish prisoners from
Manila TO Spain after the close of the spsnish-
American War, which over the rate OF pavment
for the passage Of non-combafants was decided TO-
day by the Supreme Court Of The United States
against The government The title OF the case was
: NJ. CebaIlos & Co against the United States
Cehallos & CO. were the American representatives
Il the steamship company.
The firm entered into a contract with the United
States officials here after the TREATY OF Paris had
signed. in which II engaged to carry al officers
home ports for S215 EACH and all private soldiers
ana others for f73 each. When the work had been
completed ceballos CO. put in bill for slSs7 Ss
all Of which but s2s5. 2is was paid. The firm then
brought suit in the Court Of Claims FOR the remain
ing amount asserting 1hst the transportation of the
wives and children OF Spanish officers should be
paid for AZ the same rate as The Husbands and
fathers The government resisted this and the
Court OF Claims sustained its contention holding
hat the price Of s7s applied all except military
and civil officers
Justice White rendered the opinion reversing the
.ecssior OF the Ceurt Of Claims ard ordering pay
nent OK the claim in full
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
SMITHSONIAN LOSES
Litigation OUer Estate of Wallace
G. 4ndre1Cs Ended.

Washington May I7.-By a decision rendered IN
the Supreme OF the United States to-day the
Smithsonian Institution lost suit which. il II had
been decided In favor would have added con-
siderably 10 its funds. The case was that OF the
Smithsonian Institution against G. c. st. john
executor OF the estate OF Wallace c. Andrews OF
New York The name OF Chief Justice Fuller. as
chancellor Of the Smithsonian. appeared as party
10 the suit which was finally decided to-day by
the court over which he presides The Chief Justice
did not participate in the decision and the result
uas announced by Justice Brewer
The Supreme Courts decision practically ends the
litigation over the will OF Wallace c. Andrews
which has been before the courts for ten years
Andrews who before his removal to New York
had been connected with the Standard Oil Company
At Cleveland founded the New York Steam Com
many On April z 1929. he and his wife were
burned to death in their home at 67th street ana
Fifth avenue His will disposed OF some millions
Of dollars half million going 10 relatives. ana II
was provided that the remainder should be used TO
found an institution the education OF girls In
stenoEraphy housekeeping and other industrial
arts on the farm on which Mr.. Andrews had lived
IN WIIloughby a suburb OF Cleveland. The VIII
provided that II this gift should be invalid the
money should 20 to the Smithsonian Institution
C-smaIiel c St John, Mr.. AndreVs's brother-ii-
law the executor caused the Andrews lnstitute 10
be Incorporated in Ohio Some OF the 1eis'Nes
and the Smithsonian Institution contested the WILL
The case was tried al various times and hnally oy
the Court of Appeals this state The oeQuesI 'o
the Andrews Institute was sustained oS ol Iio
courts except that some income was given 10 heirs
reuresented by Harold Nathan The Smithsonian
appealed TO the United States Supreme Court ana
the casa was stTenuously contested by counsel TOT
,hs Andrews Institute and by James ". haWes'
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
NOTICE TO NICARAGUA.
President Taft Talks Plainly to
Dir. Gonzales.

washington, May I7.-Presdeut Taft taiAeu
plainly to-day to Pedro Gonzales. who came Ton
Nicaragua as a special commissioner TO setue ~
Emery case which nearly resulted in rupture .
relations between the two governments
The President made it clear that mutual trus-'
sincerity and regard for justice were the only -
grounds of continued relations between the tWO
countries.
Mr. Gonzales. who was introduced oy go 80
Knox told the President that although N'0a4a ~ 90 =
had the most perfect confidence in It's Legation
Washington. II hao sent him on this speoiaI - u
sion in order TO show it's desire 10 MAINTAIN MAINTAIN ~.
strengthen friendship with the United Sta'ss- St.s "a
expressed the opinion that the difficulties eo'l
with the Emery case not serious
In his reply the President said he undeLs'O n'o
that the envoy had authority TO settle the ~
case, and added:
In performing the acts which constitute y9us II re-
sion / need not assure you that you VIII - De .r5
ceIved by this government with that eIl Ilts.s,jzsd
kindly disposition which has always cHa STf~o~a-
the attitude OF the United states t9NaIG + SINGER
qua and which. coupled with mutual uI' ss s~ourd
itv and regard for justice, is the only sui0 7
OF continued relations .. ,-o,r Presl-
dent the spirit in which receive nls tL,s gov
ITbch indicates also the disposition OF 5 -. 7rhs
ernment toward his able ministry d,sS anu - - vel
government OF Nicaragua 1 am PI9 - .t,s Truitea
Come YOU Mr. Minister. to the caplta OF sborf So
states and to express the hope that your S
tourn may be agreeble- -
Mr. Gonzales is authorized to settle the Co. eas1 I'll
nv compromise or arbitration. and nesou -, v.,
~ bAs7In promptly with the attorneys Oh 'i1 -.
ar,- company Their claim runs into the ss.-,- -,
which leads to the belief that recourse %
ton will be necessary.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
WOULD TURN BACK THE CLOCK.
President Asked to Aid Movement for More
Daylight Hours

Washington, May IA delegation from Cincin-
natl representing the National Daylight Association
called on President Taft to-day and requested him
to take the initiative in movement directed against
the clock The plan is to begin the days work
two hours earlier in summer to give longer hours
for afternoon and evening recreation. 1t proposed
that on the first of each May the clock shall be
turned back two hours. the readjusted time to re-
main In effect until October when, with the later
rising of the SUM- the clock shall again be turned
forward to present standard of time It was ex-
planned to the President that little progress could
be made in the direction desired by the association
without the support of the national government.
AS railroad and mail schedules and national
banking hours would be Immediately affected by the
change the President suggested to his callers that
they take the matter up with Postmaster General
Hitchcock and Secretary MacVeagh This they did
Secretary Meyer is contemplating order to the
clerks of his department TO report for work at 8
instead of 3 a. and stop an hour earlier in the
aft
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
CHARITY WORKERS TO AID IN CENSUS.
DR.. Darlington anu Others Confer with Bureau
Officials

Washington, May 17-With a view TO obtaining a
more effective method OF enumerating the popula
tion in the great congested in New York
Chicago Philadelphia and other large cities when
the next census is taken, a conference was held
to-day between officials OF the census bureau and
representatives of charity organization societies in
the three cities mentioned
The former desire TO develop certain socoloefcaI
facts as the result of the next census, and they
exnressed the belief that better results Would he
obtained If a more uniform method were adopted
The representatives of the social organizations in
dicated their Willingness to cooperate with the
census office.
Health Commissioner Darlington and representa-
tves OF the Tenement House Department. the Fed
Grafton of Churches and Christian organizations OF
New York and. similar societies in Chicago and
Philadelphia were egesent at the conference.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
NOT TO HEAR ALABAMA RATE CASE.
Supreme Court Denies Petition of Railroads
for Writ.

Washington, MAY 1.-THE Supreme Court TO-DAY
.,a5 rs znnIicetio1s for writs of certiorsri in
rhs irirnction cases between the Alabama Railroad
Commission and the railroads of that state IN
volvirg the constitutonality Of the rate law The
effect Of the decision is against the bringing OF the
cases TO the court, and therefore adverse 10
.hs railroads which sought TO have the Supreme
Court review decision Of the United States Court
Of apneals for the Fifth Circuit, which refused TO
sfHrm a judgment OF the Circuit Court for the
Southern District OF Alabama, holding the law 10
be ccnfscatory.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
w 6 !. SLOANE
FINE EFFECTS IN
SUMMER RUGS
AT LOW PRICES
PRACTICALLY every weave i:

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price-list of these on request; Chero.
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Cottage Rugs in dainty colorings;
and five varieties of Porch Rugs.
Our latest addition is the new
Moheaan Wool Rug. The price of
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woven, well-finished and has a high
class and refined appearance. 1t is
made in 80 colons and 26 sizes.
Free delivery within 100 miles.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
- .s32. 33a. 7oI ~

1t is evident from this that. with the budget five
Sources last wear, the state must soon find other
sources of revenue. Several states have already
fbet there should be double taxation by the gen
eral government and by the states. for the burden
would be intoierable. II seems TO me, therefore,
that it is fair claim on behalf OF The states thSt
itance and income taxes should be left TO their ad-
ministration -... d.. .,o..,,, .,a obl,
answered the question the other day as TO whether
the property owners bore substantial part OF the
paid and its percentage IN the country as whole;
up-to-date illustration of same point from our
own state. l know from personal experience win
located in the best parts of New York City pays
to-day double the taxes which it did eight years Years
Of this is that the income from real estate in New
I9 b is sFn G Toads he@ pef n he State of New York
first upon their real estate at fun value IN
upon capital stock then a tax upon bonded debt,
gross earnings and dividends In the case OF the
tor to o1er e per ceht q
OF course. this is an assessment upon the income
OF the stockholders TO that amount
NEED OF PROMPT ACTION.
We are all in receipt of letters and resolutions
OF commercial bodies in reference TO the creation
tariff commission with permanent lobby & repre- Pre-
s ng e by the 9 The gs enaor 6
members from the states where these particular
country most depreca;es and most fears-a perpet-i
ual tariff disturbance. Pass some law quickly ana
adjourn is what the country wants.
believe in the scheme outlined by our Committee
government Who are familiar with every phase
OF this question and in constant touch with its ad
ments which can inform the President Congress
and the Secretary Of the Treasury of the inequali
ties they arise in the practical application of
tariff duties. 50 that without agitation. without
with all that means in the disturbance of busi,
effective and noseess machinery would be
Commission Would meet the cTitie.sms upon he
ambiguity Of the law and the mistakes in its ad-
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
s7RAus AND RockHILL CONFIRMED.

washington. May 1.-THE Senate to-day con-
Arr,ed the yomina tions Of Oscar S. straus of New
Ambassador TO Turkey; William L. Rockhil of the
District of Colupbla. now Minister 20 China. to be
Ambassador to Russia; Charles DENLY of Indiana
10 be consul general at Vienna: Amos p. Wilder,
Of Wisconsin, consul general at Shanghai, and
William a. Rubiee, of Wisconsin. consul general at
Hong Kong
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
PREPARING FOR BUSY WEEK.
Finance Committee Considers Tariff Bill
Amendments at Night Session.

Washington May 17.-In preparation Tor a ousy
week with the tariff bill, the Republican members
Of the Committee on Finance met tonight and con-
sidered a number OF amendments. None OF them
changed the general scope Of the bill and most OF
them related to phraseology.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
ogMuRRERs IN SUGAR CASE

T.r,prrers were hled yesterday with Juos' -
in ths United states District court BY me r.
for the former employees OF the American ne
ininc Company indicted for attempts to aelIsD :,
government. The arguments VIII &C
time to be decided on by the Court
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
MAY LIMIT SKYSCR4PERS.
Bostom's Building Regulations Up
held bu Supreme Court.

washington. May 1.-THE consttuuonaitS u 'ne
regulations under which the height OF bulioihss IN
Boston is controlled was upheld by the Supreihe
Ccurt Of the United States to-day in the case OF
Francis c WEIGH. Permission to erect bulloihg
~ an elevation in excess OF the limitations fixed
,.1- = commission was refused TO Welch- The case
involved several delicate questions, including the
following: whether the Legislature of state can
properIy limit the height Of buildings IN clues'
whether IL not il can classify them so as 10 per
mil higher buildings in part Of city than IN
other parts: IL So whether il can delegate 10
commission the right 70 axe rules prescribing
si4.7en- heights and whether such rules. When
made are constitutional The opinion Of the court
was announced by Justice Peckham, and affirmed
IN. decision Of the Supreme Judicial Court OF Mas
sschusetts
Roston MAY I7.-Francis {. Welch, VINO carFleu
sLa ,uextion of the constitutionality Of the act
limiting the height Of buildings in Boston 10 Ihe
T-n,,sd States Supreme Court is trustee for many
estates in st1is city affected by the act MI Welch
said to-day that appeal affected no particular
,,isca % -ur,pertv in Boston. There was a desire
bo1,ever 10 test the act the Legislature passed
"a, zaars ago which limited the height to 125 feet
i,hin the business and certain residential districts
., IN. citv There Is only one building In Boston
which exceeds the limited height, and that was
constructed before the act passed One build
ing xss found 10 be six feet above the limit, ana
after long legal controversy and an appeal 10 the
LEGISLATURE where favorable action was obtained
only 20 be followed by veto by the Governor the
building was reduced 10 the required height
New-York tribune., 1909-05-18
Broadway & Nineteenth Street
%. Altntatt s. On.

FURS AND FUR GARMENTS RECEIVED FOR
STORAGE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.
IMPROVED FACILITIES BEING PROVIDED FOR Their
PROPER PRESERVATION AND sAFEKEEPNc-
WHEN ARRANGING FOR STORAGE, IT IS RECON-
MENDED THAT ORDERS BE PLACED FOR
CONTEMPLATED REPAIRS AND REMoDELING
34th strrsf 35th strrrt ann eth Anrrnrr. Nrm Hnrk
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