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The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-03-12
OH strik. Near Fort Washakie.

Cheyenne Wyo., March S.--Reports
received from Fort Washable say u
producing well OF black asphaltum Oh
was opened up in the Indian reserva-
ton by the Washable Hydro-Carbon
Mining company, This is the first oil
found in commercial quantities. GreaI
excitement prevails.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-03-12
AvaIenone Kills Twenty.seven.

Vienna, March S.-An avalanche has
destroyed a workmans shelter at
Sankt Johan, in the POngau district of
Babebeth, killing twenty-seven per.
sons, Fifteen bodies have been recov.
cred,
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-03-12

the corresponding seven months of the
previous fiscal year, fall of $l57,OOO.
600 in the seven months in question
Washington, March S.-When con
gresS meets on the 18th inst, upon
the call OF the president to consider
revision OF the tariff, there will be
no constitutional restrictions upon the
nature OF the business that may be
transacted. 1t is generally conceded
that at least two months will be re.
CURED for the representatives to con
clude consideration OF all the sched-
ules involved in this legislation. The
house itself will not receive the bill
for some weeks, as the committee on
ways and means will require consider
able time to report the measure. Dur
ing this long period the senate Will
have nothing to 90 in respect to the
tariH and even alter the bill leaves
the house it will be in the hands OF
the committee on finance for some
time before the senate actually gets
possession of it and the debate be.
gins. Then will begin a long wait by
the house OF repres entatiVes until the
senate amendments can be known and
conterees appointed to bring about an
agreement upon them.
In view OF the extended period of
inactivity that would face each house
Should nothing be considered except
the tariff, many senators are consider
ing the ACCESSIBILITY OF entering upon
other legislation which they believe
ought to be passed in time to send it
over to the house when that body has
disposed of its bill and will only have
to wait for senate action on the tariff.
The advocates OF postal savings banks
have talked of the possibility of such
a policy being adopted ever since they
became aware of their inability to Sc
cure legislation in the last session of
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-03-12
alks ON Singing
1.-the Mastery Of tire Tongue.
By LUISA TETRAZZINI
COPYRIGHT. 1909 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
By LUISA TETRAZZINI

COPYRIGHT. 1902 BY AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1909-03-12
Eallinn Off in Exnorts.

Washington, March Sin January
last there was falling off of about
$4,000, 900 in the total value of the
country's exports, as compared with
those of January, 1908, while for the
seven months ending with January
last the total exports amounted to ST.
031,719,944, against $1,1S9O9O,551 in
the corresponding seven months of the
previous fiscal year, fall of $l57OO J..
600 in the seven months in question
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
MAGOON OPTIMISTIC.
Cubans Capable of SeIf-GoUermment
-ZGyas on the Tariff.

Philadelphia. March Z7.-In speech read before
the American Academy OF Political and Social
Science here tonight. by President l. s. Rowe.
in the absence OF Ex-Governor MRgoon Of Cuba
who was unable 10 be present because of illness.
the former Governor said the two questions most
frequently heard about Cuba were: VIII the
present government OF ths island continue 10 be
stable and should the United States annex Cuba7
The dangers which imperil the stability Of the
Cuban government Mr.. Magoon said. arise from
the racial characteristics Of the people, and 1t is
not 10 be presumed that these characteristics of
the two and a half millions OF Cubans have been
changed by administering their government for two
and e half years. Therefore the question as To
whether that government VIII prove stable cannot
be answered except by the test OF time
he said that he had hesitation in declaring
that the Cubans are capable of sef-government-
u am glad to say" he added, that the thought
Of annexing the island Of Cuba is entertained by
but few Americans. 1t is and for a number Of
generations Will continue 20 be. iridescent
dream"
Vice-President Zayas OF Cuba declared that from
a political point Of view the present conditions of
the newly made republic seem TO insure growing
strength and stability TO her institutions.
In discussing the present revision OF the tariff
in the United States It would affect Cuban pro-
ducers. he declared that at the present time Cuban
producers are worried because the one hand.
they consider IL urgent and necessary to take
steps bring about commercial treaty
with United States the basis of reciprocity;
and the other hand, because they fear that they
the tariffs now being studied by the Congress of
United States"
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
THRUST At TARIFF BILL.
Philippine assembly Says 1t Would
Prejudice independence.

Manila, March 27.-F1oor leader Quezon. OF the
majority in the Philippine Assembly, presented to-
day resolution ernbodying a memorial to Con-
gress opposing the Payne bill. The resolution re-
cites the provisions Of the bill, and then declares
its enactment would be prejudical to the interests
OF the Filipino people, especially far II con-
Germs an economic administration. The resolution
continued: THE continuation Of the bill would pro-
duce great loss OF revenue for the insular treas
ury. so much that It would be impossible to
sustain the present government"
The resolution approved a resolution adopted in
May 1903. which asked the admission OF sugar and
tobacco 10 America without any concessions here
after and protested respectfully but energetically
against free trade for America here and limita-
ton on Philippine products in America
The Assembly amended Quezon's resolution by
adding the declaration that In the belief of the Leg
isature the passage of the Payne bill would prove
prejud!claI the independence Of the Philippines
Then It was adopted without division.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
EXPECT goo AMENDMENTS.
Tariff Committee to Report That
Mang-Begin Consideration To-day.
From Tho Tribune Bureau.I

Washington March decentralization OF amend
nents 70 the Payne tariff bill by the Ways and
Means Committee will begin tomorrow morning.
1t IS not expected that much will be accomplished
for few days but preliminary plans for amend
ment will be formulated after general discussion
Of the criticisms the measure 1t learned
from an authoritative source to-day that the COM
nittoe expected report not less than hundred
amendments TO the bill-about fifty less than were
carried In the Dingley bill when 1t was considered
for the second time by the committed The great
majority of these will be merely formal amend
ments changing the language OF the measure where
Il is open TO possible msconstruction, correcting
clerical errors which have been noted and going
over the bill finally in preparation for its passage
by the House,
$50 far as the country is concerned do not think
an important amendment will be made said Rep
resentative Dalzen to-day. and this view is sub
stantially that Of the other members OF the
nittee This does not preclude the probability OF
vote on those important schedules concerning
which there is a manifest difference OF opinion
means that no radical changes will be recon-
nended by the committee: Ample consideration
will be given the mooted schedules. but If these
voted on It will be under special rule prepared
bv the Rules Committee after conference with
Payne No definite time has been
set bv the House leaders for vote the bill, but
there is no reason change the prediction that It
will be passed by April To-
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
LESS MEAT
Advice of Family Physician.

nOrne1y people thought meat necessary for
1[slsn II And muscular vigor.
1as man who worked hard was supposed to
tosure meat TWO or three times q day. Science
mas found out differently.
t ~ now a common thing for the family
pnSslclen 70 order less meat, as In the follow
ing 1etrer from y. Y. man.
hAo suffered for years with dyspepsia and
ner7ousnssa by physician advised me 10 eat
Iese meat and greasy foods generally. I tried
several things TO take the place Of my usual
Dre1xfsst of chops. fried potatoes, etc, but got
no relief until tried Grape-Nuts food
AFTER using Grape-Nuts for the cereal part
OF my meals for two years, / am now a well
nan. GrzpeNuts benefited my health far more
onen The $4,000 worth OF medicine had taken
before
Ay wife and children are healthier than they
n3d been for years, and we are very happy
Isn1lly, largely due 70 Grape-Nuts.
We have been 30 much benefited by Grape
Nuts that 1T would be ungrateful not to acknowl-
edge f.
Name given by Postum Co. Battle Creek
Mich Read s~The Road 10 wellville." in pkgs
There's Reason
Ever read the above letter? A new one ap-
pears from time to time. They are genuine,
erss. end full of human interest
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
"T DON'T CARE- -SCHWAB.
Sans american Labor Can Stand
Cut an Steel Tariff.

Chicago. March 1.-"Cut the tariff on steel or
anything else please; American labor can stand
#. don't care" said Charles NJ. Schwab. presi-
dent of the Bethlehem Steel Company, to-day
he stood in the lobby of local hotel waiting for
train
II believe in a reduction. I feel just as Andrew
Carnegie does on that matter. American labor can
make the best steel in the world, and with 1t we
can compete with the world. I know nothing about
other lines, that is. technically, but have enough
confidence in American labor to believe that the
tariff can be without injuring business.
Il have been in contact with labor of all kinds for
many years, and 1 know what it can do I know
that American workmen can produce more steel In
a given time than any others in the world
know that they put out better steel than any
others. We have nothing to fear from a cut In
duties because have the best goods II Is true
that we pay workmen more money than other
nations but you always have to pay skilful WORK
men ths highest wages. Therefore, the highest
paid labor is the most profitable to the employer.
The sknful man makes money for his employer
Mr Schwab's business In Chicago he said was
in connection with the Bethlehem plant He de-
parted for New York this afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28

Mr.. Harrison. OF New York. complained Of the
duty levied on cotton hosiery and women's gloves.
saying that the former article would be much
more expensive in the poorer grades. while the
better quality OF material would not vary in
price. Despite the fact that Mr.. Harrison was
one OF the Democratic ''bolters." his party re-
ceived his speech with enthusiasm and at once
reinstated him to good standing He declared
for a separate on the iron and steel sched-
ues the boot and shoe schedule, the lumber
schedule, the zinc schedule and the tea and
coffee schedule. He opposed the Inheritance tax
and advocated striking the countervaillng duty
from petroleum and the dinerentIal from sugar
In order to expedite discussion OF the tariff bill
unanimous consent was given to-day that the ses-
sons hereafter should begin at 10 instead OF IL
O'Clock e. m: that a should be taken at g.
and that, Tesuming at o'clock. the sessions should
continue until 1880 p m. each day. Tho request
fo- unanimous consent made by Mr.. Payne
who said that there already were forty or Atty
members who had indicated their desire 10 speak.
Mr.. Clark. the minority leader. asked how long
general debate would continue He said that when
his Democratic colleagues asked for time In which
TO speak he found Il difficult to make allotments
Mr. Payne replied that he suffering from 4
similar embarrassment, but did not supply the in
formation desired
MI Lonevvorth declared tnat the Payne bill was
intended 10 produce moro revenue than the Dingley
bill He said he thought that the Chicago platform
conveyed promise. least implied. that the tariff
schedules should be adjusted downward THE Re
publican party always has favored and always Will
favor tho policy OF protection he added but We
do not favor rates high a shelter mOnopoes
and which amount in effect. to prohibition"
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
LOG DIS4BLES STEAMER.
Providence Calls lid By WreIess-
Is To1Ced to NezcpOrt.

part Of her thousand passengers unaware that
an accident had happened. the steamer Provi-
dence, Of the Fall River Line. was towed into
Newport early this morning from a point near
Point Judith, where, in the night. the steamer
had become disabled through the breaking Of the
radius rod OF her port paddle wheel OF the
passenger list on board the Providence about six
hundred were school children who were bound
for Washington from various parts Of New Eng
land, and great was their astonishment when
they awoke to find themselves at Newport in
stead of at New York
The breaking Of the paddle wheel is believed
to have been caused by striking floating log
or come other heavy piece of driftwood, which
broke off many of the buckets" When the
Providence became disabled wireless telegraphy
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
BALTUSROL HOUSE, HILLS, N J.
by Atempoa os will immediate

in Overlook Hospital. at Summit, y. ].
The entire building, with the valuable trophies
ard furnishings. was burned to the ground II
is estimated that the damage will reach $4,000
Alarms were sent to the fire departments OF
Summit Short Hills and Springfield but because
OF lack Of water pressure and the rapid spread
OF the flames they were powerless to save the
building.
Louis Keller, Of New York City, who was one
p. +7e organizers Of the Baltusrol club and
Sc now its secretary and member OF the board
% governors said last night that six Of the
hoard Of governors met in this city yesterday
and unoficially decided to erect a temporary
structure for the housing Of the members OF
the club during the spring and summer months.
The garage which was saved from the names
will be converted into a locker room. and a one
story annex will be built within week, Tor
dining rooms and the grill The Low cottage, on
the club grounds. Will also be utilized and MI
Keller said that the members would suffer prac-
ticalIy no Inconvenience. The course he saio'
vas rot damaged. and some of the golfers played
ever It yesterday.
NJ. Keller said that an official meeting Of the
hoard Of governors would be held in New York
tomorrow. and the plans for new clubhouse
would be discussed. The structure VIII be
started within a month and probably will cost
1000.
William FelloWes Morgan. one OF the OlTecloTs
Of the club said yesterday that q temporary
structure would undoubtedly be provided for the
members and that plans for the building or
new clubhouse would be made at the meeting
Of the board OF directors during the week
A special meeting OF the governors OF the
ESSEX County Country Club was called when the
nezs Of the burning Of the Baltusrol clubhouse
was made known. and resolution was adopted
rendering the sympathy Of the Essex County
Country Club and the courtesy OF It's clubhouse
and course
In the last nine years Baltusrol has been the
scene OF the three national championships The
first Of these was in 1901, when Miss Genevieve
Hecker won the pomen's title. Two years later
The national open championship caused all eyes
10 be focused on the course near Short HIS
willie Anderson, the well known professional.
Won after tie with old David Brown, who had
won the open title OF Great Britain nearly
twenty years before
The New Jersey state tournament was also
held there n 1903, while in 1904 the amateur
championship Of the country claimed attention
At Baltusrol Thousands Of persons attended,
and they saw Il. Chandler Egan defeat Fred
Eerreshotf IN the final round.
The wo-nen's metropolitan championship was
held there IN 1905. and two years later the New
Jersey tournament was held there for the sec
oud time Last year both tha metropolitan ANA
teur and open championships were decided there.
According to recent plans It had been intended
% hold the next championship tournament of
the women's Eastern Golf Association and the
tri-city matches for the Griscom trophy at Bal
tpsrol. but at present II Is not known exactly
what course VIII be pursued
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
SAYS MR.. ROOSEVELT WILL CHANGE.
IF He Survives Will Be of More Sluggish
Nature. Declares Professor Starr.

Boston March Z.-In explanation and amplifca-
ton Of his recently quoted prediction that ex-
President Theodore Roosevelt would not survive his
trip TO Africa. Professor Frederick Starr Of the
University of CAic e VIII" is visiting friends in
Brookline, said to-day:
II Mr.. Roosevelt returns all he will return
changed man. It is extremely dangerous for a
of fifty years Of age 10 make his first trip
into the Jungle Il he survives. he will be more
sluggish by nature. I have never prophesied that
Nr. Roosevelt would fall victim 10 the sleeplng
sickness or would be eaten by lions, tigers or can
nibals To survive the dangers Of the climate
quires entire remaking Of the physical nature
Of the man who goes into the jungle. Mr. Roose-
velts vigor will be his worst enemy His age. dis
position and strength all against him. II is
the second stage of the journey, from the great
lakes to the head waters OF the Nile that is
ciu
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
FRANK A. MUNsEY IN COURT.
Two Prisoners Charged with Stealing His
Suitcase on Ferryboat.

Frank A Munsey the magazine publisher. was
forced TO postpone a trip to Washington yester-
dav because two men walked of with his suit case.
containing clothing and 1ewelry valued at $780,
while he wns crossing TO Jersey City a Penn
sylvania ferryboat- Mr.. Munsey left his suitcase
In the upper cabin while ne went forward to get
some fresh air. During his absence George Ton
nard a deck hand. saw two men going to the lower
deck with IT He gave the alarm and the men were
seized, brought back on the same boat and taken
TO Jefferson Market court.
When the men were anaigned before Magistrate
Barlow they gave their names as Bruer Milialy. OF
No 90 East sth street and Emo BRO, of the
address. They held in $500 bail each for
examination Monday. BY order of the magis-
trate Mr. Munsey received his suitcase, although IL
IS said is contrary custom, stolen goods
being held usually until the cases are decided
slr. Munsey said that he sorTy TO mise his
trip 10 washington but considered It his duty TO
put justice before hts businASs<
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
BALTUSR0L In ASHES
GOLF CLUB LOSS $50. 900.
Temporary Structure Will Be
Erected InlmediateIq.

Fire which started in the kitchen Of the
famous Baltusrol Golf Club house near Short
Ellis n. ]. early yesterday morning completely
destroyed the building and the barns and SQUASH
court Of the club. The club is one OF the most
popular in the Metropolitan district and it's
large membership includes many well known
New Yorkers-
One member. Hugh K Toler. OF this city, and
several servants and employees of the club were
forced 70 leap from windows of the burning
building. CASTOR Sasso. the chef OF the club
broke both ankles n.leaping from his room, on
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28

again demonstrated its usefulness By its means
the steamer Commonwealth, of the same line.
which in the vicinity was summoned and
she stood by the Providence until the tug Teaser
put IN an appearance and took the Providence
in tow for Newport.
AL of the passengers OF the Providence were
transferred to a special train, which took them
to New York. While repairs being made
the Providence her place VIII he taken by the
steamer Puritan. The Puritan left here for New
York this forenoon, carrying the pertshable
freight from the Providence. The remainder of
the freight went over late to-day the steamer
Fall River
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
FAILED TO HONOR FORAKER FRANK.
Ohio Postmasters Unaware That Privilege
Lasted Until Next Regular Session.
rErnrn The Trihune Rureau. ]


Washington March 27.-JoseDh b Foraker has
made n clear to certain Ohio postmasters that al
though his term as United States Senator expired
on March A. he is required TO place postage
stamps on official communications sent Oy MN
srn"'lo. tha nails When Mr. Foraker left Wash
taton he had shipped 10 his home in Cincinnati
,,ariops public documents under frank Several
Ohio postmasters served notice that the documents
would be held for postage.
Copies of the postal regulations providing that
Senator Representative snail nave 'he rlsn' 70
-, oa,c,aI letters or communications until the
ra1t regular session of Congress following the ex-
,,rattor of his term OF office we're shown to the
.sostn,astars who will act accordingly. Mr.. For
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
.a,,nR. MAN SINGS AND sweARs.

Ether administered TO prisoner m HoooAeh
storIo.,. to determine whether he was deaf
mute as he represented himself to he. or faker
The test was successful and the fellow talked sang
and used swear words while under the influence
~ the anesthetic The prisoner was arrested on
wednesday while dupng creduous psopie Dy pre-
.stI.r tnan, with a card telling of his atiietion.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
TO HOLD LONG SESSIONS
OYER TEN HOURS DAILY.
House agrees to Hasten Tariff.
4ctiOn-Debate Continued.
rFrom The Tribune Bureau.I

Washington, March 27.-Representative Long
worth delivered a speech in praise Of the Payne
tariff bill in the House to-day. He declared the
measure was a fulfment of the pledge made in the
Republican national platform. He showed that the
ad vaIorem duties averaged at least per cent
lower IN the bill before the House than In
the Dingley law, and asserted that every industry
in the country would be adequately protected
under It
Mr.. Gardner. of Massachusetts,. argued for free
hides and a duty boots and shoes Mr. Keifer.
of Ohio. discussed wool and other schedules and
Mr. Hull of Tennessee. explained his idea Of a
constitutional income tax
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
PE-RU-NA SCORES
Another Triumph in Canada.
"A Relief to Breathe Freely Once
More"

MFR G. W. MARTIN. Hartford, Ont, choir
IV1 leader at ST PauIs Episcopal churcn.
writes:
"Peruna is wonderful remedy for catarrhal
troubles.
Il have been troubled with catarrh for great
many years, and always trying something for IT,
but was able only to secure temporary rehe1 uh-
til I used Peruna.
only five bottles rid my system or al! traces
OF catarrh, and I have not noticed the sI1ghtesI
trouble for several months.
My head was stopped up, my breath onen-
sve, and it is relief to be able 10 breathe free-
ly once more"
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
ST. AIN TEACHER EURIFn

The funeral Of Miss Anna a Mangano, who was
shot down tn the street by her father Wednes-
day, was held yesterday morning IN st. Lucy's
Roman Cathono Church. IN 1o4th street near First
avenue From early hour greet crowds thronged
ths streets the home OF the dead girls sister
Ars- Frank LscatiVa, No. z2 East 10Sth street.
whers the body lay A squad Of police escorted the
funeral procession TO the church The coffin was
fonoved by forty teachers and many pupils of
Faooo school Ii. where Miss Mangano taught.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
THE NEW oLERMoNr ORDERED.
Reproduction of Robert Fulton's Steamboat
Will Cost $4,000.

The Staten Island Shipbuiding Company yester-
dag afternoon closed contract for the construc-
ton of e boat like tho famous Clermont. Robert
Fultons the first boat 10 be successfully propelled
by steam The craft has been ordered by the Hud-
son-F Fulton Celebration Committee The Clermont
will he 15o feet over ALL Ii feet wide and feet deep,
and viii be like the original as possible
The craft viii cost $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28
wADHAMs TO SPEAK ON PRIMARIES.

Ex-Judge William II. Wadhams will speak in
favor of Governor Hughes's direct primary bill at
public meeting given by the Commonwealth Club
no Thursday evening at tbs Harlem Casino, 124th
street and Seventh avenue Henry Hotchner presi-
dent of the club and I Balch Louis will also speak
New-York tribune., 1909-03-28

aker.s friends at first inclined 10 '''''A ia
he was the victim of plot concocted oS P'S'''ice
oeic,aIs or others in Washington