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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
IMPORTANT LAWS UP
TO GOVERNOR OF UTAH


Salt Lake city March 2i-The
most important legislation enacted by
the Utah Legislature. which adjourned
last night. remains Ia the hands Of
Governor Spry. awaiting his approval.
This is the county option and liquor
regulation bill. the bill authorizing
The Des Moines plan oi government In
salt Lake and tho bill placing the
Salt Lake police ana IRE departments
under the control of q commission To
be appointed by the governor.
Newspaper interests rejoice az the
passage of the bills requiring election
Judges to file duplicate copies Of cleo
tion returns for public inspection ana
making II q misdemeanor 10 give a
reporter or newspaper editor infor-
nation known t. be- false
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
INDIANS SUCCUMB
TO WHITE PLAGUE
Race Threatened With Extinc-
ton Through RavageS Of Iu-
bercuIosisi Sad Effect of Civ
iIizaton.


Washington, u G, March The
red man Is gradually disappearing
through the ravages OF tuberculosis
To save the Indian race from eN-
tinctlon by this disease and yet lead
it into the ways OF white men Is the
task which officials Of the hurcau of
rlndian affairs have undcrta een
When the white man undertook to
cvili2e the Indian. tuberculosis was
almost unknown among the race, To-
day the Indians are dying OFF at the
rate of Approximately Of thousand
ler annum. or all the tribes none
seem to be so susceptible rs the Sioux
Indians in South Dakota Last year
nearly one thousand members of this
tribe was afflicted. They live in un-
sanitary surroundings.
Officials are determined to teach
the Indian the value of sanitation,
personal cleanliness and other pre-
vcntntivc measures.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22

ST. Petersburg March 21.-Prince
Michael Hilkoff. member of the
council OF TN. em3iis and formerly
minister of communication. died sud
denly today. Prince Hilkoff was Wen
known in the United States, where
he secured his railway training. To
him belongs the credit of getting the
maximum amount of work out Of the
Siberian railway during the war in
Manchuria.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
WIN Invite scr,ia TO Disarm.

Belgrade. March IL Peace is re-
gardcd as assured 1t was semi-ofil-
ciaily stated today that tomorrow the
powers viii invite Servla to declare
the question of the annexation of
BOSNIA and Herzegovina settled aud
to disnrm and discharge its reserNists.
Furthermore. II is said. that the Ser
Wan government win acccdc To- this
request, thus opening the way for di-
rect negotiations between ustria-
Hungary and Srrvia for commercial
agreement
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22

ph00mlN. ATlz, MNrch = - ThN SUI
preme court has affirmed the action
- 30" lower court m the sentence
whereby Louis v. Eytinge. the FOR
mer Onto convict. Is serving u life
scntencs for the killing of Joan l..
Lecht with poison on the desert near
Pho.uiN two years ago Eytinge was
an actor and newspaper man H. Be-
In thn nenItanllarN AZ Yuma.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
GRIM STATISTICS TELL
DANGERS OF THE DEEP
Two Hundred and Twcnty-onc Per-
ished ON New England Coast
This Winter.

New York. March 2l.-Two hun
dred and tweny-one persons perished
by ship wreck and eighty-nine vessels
met with disaster off the New Eng
land and British North American
coasts during the fall and winter sea-
son of 190S-0s. which ended tonight
or the eighty-nine vessels cast ashore
or lost at sea six steamers and my
six sailing craft were totally wreck
ed The financial loss exceeded S5'-
0N0 OOO
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
GREEK GOES TO OMAHA
TO PROBE RACE RIOTS

Omaha, March 21.-Prof. Theodore
Ion, who holds the chair of interna-
tional law in Boston university has
been sent by the Greek government
to Omaha to investigate the recent
Greek riots in South Omaha
The Greek representative said to-
night that after full investigation the
whole matter viii be laid before the
state department through the Greek
minister and this government be ask
ID to make restriction.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22

NeW YOrk, March zI-WaItef z.
Witherbee, a member of the New
York Tercentennary Champlain COM
has just returned from Wash
ington. whore he had conference
with Secretary Meyer with regard to
naval display on Lake
Champlain during the five days cele-
bration of the discovery of that body
of water next July President Taft.
Vice President sherman and Speaker
Cannon each has accepted invitations
10 be present.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
box in an Allentown bank some

box in an Allentown bank some
months ago
Russell c. Wilmot, her son. 81
years of age. became insane today.
presumably from worry over the af-
fair.
Detective Reese is armed with
warrant for Brown, issued at Allen
town. Brown was traced as far as
Chicago and it was learned that he
purchased a ticket there for Los An
geles
Mrs. W1lmot says that Brown OBJ
tanned possession of the key To her
safety deposit box through misrepre-
sentation and fled after taking the
diamonds and papers. He was a city
detective in Allentown and had borne
good reputation.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
COURT MARTIAL TO
TRY MUTIN0US RURALES

Havana March 21-Serseant Cor
ties, his son and Corporal Richardo,
three of the rural guards who were
identified with the late uprising In
Santa Clara province. have been inn
prisoned in Fort San Zberino at Mat
azans to await trial before a special
court martial. The remainder of the
band who are civilians have been held
for trial in the civil courts
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
REMAINS OF MURDERED
RANCHMAN ARE FOUND

Pueblo. Colo. March 21.-The re-
mains of Peter Dieter, a young rancher
who was murdered In his mountain
ranch house near here several weeks
ago were found buried under straw
stack today by party of ranchers. As
the body was clothed only in night
gown il Is evident that he was shot
in his bed and then carried to the
hiding place. Two bullet holes were
found in the body.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
WHOLESALE EXECUTIONS
FOLLOW REGIClDE PLOT
Twelve Thousand ARE pllow At
tempt on Life of FER OF
Afganistan.

Peshawur, British India, March 81.
1t is reported that 1900 arrects
have been made at Jellalabad, At
ganistan in connection with the plot
recently discovered to murder the
ameer, the heir apparent and the 9TH
er members of the royal family. Ac-
cording to adVices, patches of prison
ers are being blown from guns daily.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
Settles Chinese Thcaicr Case.

Annoy March 2l.-Thc vlcor0y has
finally approved the articles of set
tlement in the case OF Malcampu, the
Spanish Chinaman who was placed
under arrest for keeping theater
open during a period of national
mourning.
The agreement provides that all de-
famatory and dirturbng circulars be
suppressed, that Macampo's employees
be released that the thcater be not
opened. that the police who raded
the theatcr be punished and that
Taotal Lila be dismissed from office.
The correspondence in the case has
been aCriminous.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
MURDER VICTIM DRESSED
FOR WEDDING WHEN FOUND

Spokane. Wash. March 21.-Nith
three bullet holes in his head and
dressed as if for a wedding. the body
of A Lcwandoski. cabinet maker.
was found in a secluded spot on Fort
Wright military reservation this art
crnoon.
His clothing had been saturated
with kerosine and set on fire doubt
less 10 destroy marks Of identifica-
tinn. His overcoat lay 200 feet from
the body indicating that he had been
murdered elsewhere and the body car
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
PADEREWSKI VICTIM
OF DREAD RHEUMATISM
Famous Pianist Forced to Abandon
Concert Tour.

New York, March 21.-lsnace j.
Paderewiski. the famous piano vir-
tuoso arrived here late today from
Minneapolis. after cancelling three en-
gagements in the west, to place him
self in the hands of specialist on
rheumatism. Mr.. Paderewski was
suddenly stricken with rheumatism
Friday in Minneapolis. The abandon
ment of his western concert tour has
already cost Paderewsl<i 5000 He
is confident. however. that this all
ment is only temporary.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22

Washington March Il President
Taft spent Sunday in rest ana recraa-
tion after a week flil.d with activity.
He attended religious services this
morning at Al Souls Unitarian
church.
He walked 10 and from church and
was the center Of attraction from
throngs along the route. in the after
noon. accompanied by his military
aide. Captain Butt. Mr. TAFT took "A
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
WOMAN HUNTS FOR MAN
WHO STOLE HER DIAMONDS

Los Angeles. March 2i.-Mrs. Mary
Wilmot. OF Allentown. Pa, accom-
panied by members Of her family ana
Private Detective John Reese, Is in
This CITY on a search for former De-
tective George Brown of Allentown.
whom she accused of having stolen
SIS 600 worth of diamonds and valu-
able papers from her safe deposit
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
To Build Replica of CIermont.

New York. March 2l--The officers
of the Hudson Fulton celebration
commission have let the contract Tor
building the replica OF Robert Ful-
tons Clermont. the first boat to steam
up the Hudson.
The Clermont with the replica of
Hudson's Half Moon" which Is be-
ingf built by the Dutch in Holland.
will be the center Of the great naval
parade Wich viii start from New York
and steam To Now Burgh on October
first
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
Woman Acquitted of Murder.

Omaha, March 2l.-Mrs. Eta Ban
ner, on trial for the murder of her
brother-in-law. Fred Banner, was ac-
quilted last night by jury which was
out two hours.
Mrs Banner shot her brother-in-law
after her daughter had implicated him
in her ruin.
The defendants attorney appealed
TO the jury through the unwritten law
and also emotional insanity.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
THIRST NOT REGULATED
BY SIZE OF TOWN
Opinion OF Washington Governor Who
Nctos Liquor Bill.

Olympia Wash, March 2l.--Acting
Governor Hay has vetoed a bill passed
by the Legislature which authorizes
the issuance by the state board to
hotels of fifty rooms or more in first
class cities, licenses 70 sell intoxicants
and liquors with meals on Sunday
The governor expressed the view that
the bill was uniustly discriminating
between cities and classes,
"A mans thirst Is not regulated by
the size Of the town In which he hap
pens to be Sundaylng," says the gov
ernOr.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
Maloncy to Start Marathon.

New York. March 21.-Mat Ma
loney will be a starter in the $4,000
Marathon derby TO be run at the polo
grounds on April 3 Tom Longboat.
Alfred Shrubb. Dorando Pietri, Henri
St Yves and Johnny Hayes previous
ly signified their intention to start.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
Not Satisfied with Rate Concession.

Denver. March 2l --Georgc klndoI,
whose suit against the railroads do
ing business in Colorado was favor
ably decided by the supreme court Of
the United States. states tonight that
he Is not satisfied with twelve cent
per ton rate for shipments from Chi
cago to Colorado points and VIII en-
doaVor to have that rate materially
reduced
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
C0ASTWlSE STEAMER
Is WRECKED ON REEF

san Francisco, March 2i.-~The
coasttng steamer r. y. lnman, which
saiied IN ballast from this port Ncster-
day for Portland was driven upon
Duxbury reef during the severe storm
last night and is "A total wreck Her
crew OF tWenty-0ne men ana officers
were rescued, The vessel was owned
by the Loop Lumber company.
DuXbury reef, upon which many
vessels have stranded, lies OFF
Bahamas bay, about twenty-five miles
north of the Golden Gate
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22

washington, March 2l.-Lieutenant
Semmes Reed, L. 5. ~, President
Taft's naval aide, who was thrown
from his horse four days ago and
badly crushed is in such critical
condition that tonight the attending
surgeon could offer no hope for his
ultimate recovery.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22

TnUlNnNnoIlN, InU., Mnfch IT =
Charles Stinston is dead as n result
of hazing by fellow students at the
White school who. it is said strung
him up by the ankles 20 a sapling
ana LETT him hanging so long that he
died seN hours after he was taken
lown 1t "a said arrests win follow
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22

Scranton. Pa, March l-F0rmer
Congressman William Connell, coal
operator, capitalist and philantroph-
lst died today az the result OF a
paralystic stroke. beginning lite In
a coal mine Mir Conncll died multi
millionaire
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
Famous Marine Painter Dead.

Detroit, March 21.-Robert Hopkin,
the marine painter, died tonight He
was born in 1892 in Glasgow, Scot
land He painted many drop curtains.
Chicago, Denver. Toronto and other
cities have examples of his scenic art.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
New Zealand TO Build Battleship.

Wellington, n n. March 2I.-Thr
New Zealand government has Offered
TO defray the cost Of first class bat
tleship of the latest type. If necessary
funds will be raised for the construc-
tion of second battleship.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22

Zurich, Switzerland, March 21.-
The Swiss Aero club has fixed Octo-
ber 10 for the international balloon
race for the James Gordon Bennett
cup. The entries number 20 and rep
resent nine countries
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22

Los Angeles Cul.. March 2l-~The
physician attending Madame Mod
jeska reported tonight that his
patients general condition vas con-
sidorably improved
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22

ried To the spot where it was found
Money and jewelry on his person were
not taken.
Lewandoski came here a year ago
from Chicago.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22

rtica. y. Y. March Edward
Pay-on Weston, who Is walking TO
san Francisco. arrived herr at mid
night aud sncnt sunday here. His
condition was excellent.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
Tornado Sweeps Town.

Fort Deposit. Ala. March 21-A
tornado swept through this vicinity
early today. While the loss was small
in the town an entire nagro quarter
nearby was destroyed. causing the
death of small child.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22

Oakland. cal. March 2l.-Scrious
labor trouble ls threatened In the beet
fields here over the situation crcated
by the attempt 10 collect county poll
tax from the $50 Japanese living in
aud employed Ia the beet folds.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
Death Claims I,cliaious Editor.

New Brunswick, n. j.. March 2i.--
rhe REV Dr John Il. Drury. editor
of the Christian lntelligencer died
oday, aged 20 years.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22
Now Steamship Record.

Liverpool, March 21--Ending at
noon on Friday the Cunard liner
Mauretania set up new record OIL
500 knots for a days run eastward
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-03-22

henson. Arlz., March 2t.-Thr Ho-
tDl Banks was destroyed by fire to-
day. Loss 100000
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Continued on Page I. Column ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-09-14
CIV, Associated Press.)

New York, N. Y, Sept. 13.-The
continuance of the Hartman poll
ices in the management of the Union
Pacific, Southern Pacific and chain
of allied roads, was made certain to-
day when Robert S. Lovett, e. H.
Harriman's personal counsel and
friend, was elected to succeed Mr..
Hartman as head of the executive
committee of the Union Pacific.
To strengthen further the domi,
nance or the Hartman ideas,' Jac-
OBJ. H. Schiff and VIM. Rockefeller
both heavily interested in Hartman
enterprises were elected directors
in place Of Hartman and the late
H. H. Rogers, and also were chosen
to places ON the executive committee.
The Union Pacific still remains
without a president, as Hartman oc-
cupied this position also. It is un.
derstood, however, that an operating
man-probably L. F. Loree, president
of the Delaware and Hudson, will be
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-09-14
PLANS MADE FOR J R. !
1AF7'S BIG TRIP
SWING AROUND THE COUNTRY
WILL REALLY START THIS AZ
T. TERNooN 49, BANQUETS WITH
BOSTON CHAMBER OF CON-.
MERGE. g.,

Beverly, Mass, Sept. 13.-Presfdent
Taft gave up his golf game and all
official business today and devoted
himself, to preparing for the long
western trip which will really have
it's beginning when he motors to Bos-
ton tomorrow afternoon. to attend
the banquet of the chamber of COM
merce. The president will spend
the night in Boston leaving there
for Chicago at 10 a. m. Wednesday
Taft, will leave Beverly at p. m. to.
morrow. There will be no formality
about his going and in fact the de-
parture will seem like. usual after,
noon auto ride, for Mrs. Taft will
accompany her husband on the n
mile. journey to Boston. %.@: ! e
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-09-14
MYSTERY Still UNS0LVED BY
EXHUM|NG OF SUT7ON'S BODY

city who represented Mrs. Sutton at
the autopsy said tonight that the bull
let wound which caused his death
was three inches above the right ear
and was clean cut There was no in
dication that the hair and scalp had
been burned by powder. Surgeon
Spear, who represented the navy de-
partment declined to make state
ment tonight, saying that he intend
ed to make report direct to the navy
department. s..> & -
| Attorney Vandyke, associate coun-
sell for Mrs. Sutton said tonight that
he was convinced that the SHOT had
been fred at least five feet from the
officers head and that the wound
srowed conclusiyely that it was a
physical impossibility for Sutton To-
have fired the shot.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-09-14
n, Y. BANKER 4 ENDED !. !. 4.
H|S'L|fE BY SU|CID|NG

ure to return home from the bank,
began search throug u hotels Of the
city. Arriving at the Grand Union,
at Forty-second street and Park ave.
nue., he. found that Castle had regis,
tered there under his own name at
.4.2o o'clock this afternoon and had
gone Immediately to The room assign
ed to him on the second floor. AS
his body was cold when found to-
night indications are that he ended
his life soon after closing the door.
Castle was married and He'd at $40
Park avenue but the house could not
be reached BY telephone tonight. He
is survived BY a. widow. Elizabeth,
and daughter and q son Frances
and John w Castle. respectively
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-09-14
LONG Wait FOR
HIS REVENGE
INDIANS TRAlLED WHITE MAN
FOR Fifteen YEARS AND FIN.
ALLY GOT HIM - ROW START
ED OVER A POOL GAME 1T is
STATED. : i
BY Associated Press.)


Galveston, Tex, Sept. 13.-Mortal'
ly wounded with four bullets in his
left side, Henry E.: Clay, 81 years old
a travelling salesman for new York
jewelrk house, tells the strangest
story Of having been shot by an In.
ditan with whom he quarreled fifteen
years ago in Indian territory. The
Indian, who is still at large, was
known as Sagotumah. He never for
got the whipping Clay gave him mol
the oath he made at the time to
have revenge.
According to the story of Clay who
was found near Harrisburg last night
suffering from his wounds, met
Sagotumah in the territory fifteen
years ago when Clay and other
drummers we're playing pool in a
saloon. The Indian broke up theil
game for which Clay attacked hin
and beat him badly. The redskin
swore revenge and apparently has
tracked Clay ever since. A year age
Clay says he saw the Indian in Sar
Antonio and again saw him two days
ago in Houston.
Clay visited Harrisburg, suburb
of Houston, last night. when the In
dian stepped from behind tree and
shot him.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-09-14
fBy Associated Press.)

Washington, Sept. 1S.-When the
body of Lieut.. Jas. N. Sutton, Jr., the
young marine officer who met his
death about two years ago, at Al
napolis, was exhumed at Arlington
cemetery. this afternoon the autopsy
performed byphysicians representing
the navy department and young SUIT
toms mother disclosed the fact that
no bones. were broken, although a
confusion was found over the right
eye. l.. d @ II s1
- 1t had been Mrs. Sutton's conten-
.tion, that her sons arm had been
broken in the fight which preceded
his death and that this being the
case, the shot which ended his life
could not have been seifinflicted.
DR.. George Tully Vaughan or this
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-09-14
NO DEYEL0PM'7
7. IN [ GILMAN CASE
POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR NURSE
II WHO ATTENDED SLAIN GIRL
r. THE REPORT OF FINDING. THE
CLOTHES OF THE GIRLyIs DE
S.r
MED. -~~...

I. Detroit, Sept 13.-Few new devel-
topments occurred today in the case
of Maybelle Millman, whose dismem'
bered body was found in Evrose
creek a week ago. Tonight Sheriff
CASTOR is looking for nurse, who
is alleged to know something about
the case. He would not divulge the
Swoman's name, but says that she
Has left the city and he has not yet
been able to locate her. -,
y The report circulated that portion
of Miss Millman's clothes had been
found in the vicinity Of Ecrose creek
was; denied tonight by Sheriff Gas
ton. .....--,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-09-14
LAID TO REST.

All that was mortal Of Billy
Coleman was laid to rest in the Bis.
marck cemetery, Monday afternoon,
the funeral services being held at 2
O'Clock There wer number. Of old
timers in the city who followed the
remains to their last resting place.
With the passing of Mr.. Coleman one
Of the characters of the old, times
In the state has Hgone. Is There are
only a few who remember the earlier
days who are left and they will soon
all be gone. SsEs.a.9 8. -
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-09-14
fBy Associated Press.)


Chicago, Sept. 13.-"The bill OF
lading question, one of the greatest
commercials problems of the day.
will soon be settled to the satisfac'
tion of bankers, carriers and ship
pers.''
In that sentence, Leads E. Person.
vice president of the American Bank
ners Association which opens its 35th
convention here tomorrow, voiced
the opinion of the hundred and more
bankers and carriers and shippers
representatives who held an all day
conference on the solution of the
problem Of lading as basis OF
credit.
Mercantile associations and rail-
road lines we're. repre resented sat the
conference and took part int deter
mining form of resolutions seeking
state and national laws for uniform
bills of lading. The cry of bankers
has long been for a bill of lading