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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
"A BLOW TO TIPPING. I.
Senate Restaurant " ditcrs
Noe Pad bv Government.

Washington. March f6.--LOns suffer-
ing Uncle Sam robsiled to-day against
the tipping system. and the itching palms
OF the walters In the Senate restaurant
hereafter will not be eased by The cool
touch Of silver coin. The reform Is due
to the fact that the walters are now
government employees. being paid out or
the contingent fund Of The Senate.
This was found necessary because u
has been almost impossible 20 find any
one willing to take over and operate the
restaurant. an who have had u declaring
n 20 be a losing venture.
The Senator'S cannot see how this can
be the case. as double prices are charged
and The caterer has no rent 90 Day.
However, in an attempt To relieve the
situation the Senate win take the wages
OF the hands of the management. The
management is pleased. The walters
are reported tonight 90 be pictures of
grief
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17

Mattress Benefting by the an
neratiOn of State TO Belgium.
- - Trlhune -.


Washington. March ls.-Deinlie infOTma-
ton received here from Belgium regarding
legislation affecting tire Congo indicates
that the reforms expected as n result OF
the annexation Of the Free state by Bel
gium are well under way.
The budget contains specific provision for
the abolition Of tie enforced labor which
has been the occasion % such general
criticism and which has led 20 atrocities
which have been So widely deplOred. Com
plete abolition win be effected within two
years from July ]. Beginning on that date,
the enforced labor viii he abolished in
ono-third az the territory of the congo. the
abolition extending 90 another third one
year later. and the entire abolition being
accomplished Icy July J. 1872.
The maximum poll tax IS reduced and
the taxes viii hereafter 0e collected only
ia money instead of IN rubber az has been
the custom. Il e. estimated ;hat this
change will diminish tie annual collection
q rubber this year by 7l9Oo9 tons
Other important reforms provided are
modern sanitary precautions. with "a view
% stamping Out tho sleeping sickness, the
greatest curse Of the region. and the res
toraiiou 20 tie natives II TIE right 40 de-
yelop an natural resources. The budget
provides that property shall DO leased "a
private individuals for the erection OF fac
tories. ard the construction ~ the rail-
ways of the great lakes viii he continued,
free labor being employed Tor this purpose.
The measure Includes "A declaration OF
policy. asserting that "a IS the purpose OF
Belgium To treat tho natives a. an re-
srects a. pupils, not as slaves. and asserts
tho realization 81 the government that tho
prosperity OF the colony depends on tho
welfare Of the natives
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
HIsGEN's REQUEST DENIED.
War Department Cannot Annul Con
tract with Texas OH COMPANY.

Washington, March - Thomas l.. Hts
gen. Of West Springfield. sIsss.. Presiden-
'ial candidate Of tho Independence party
IN the last campaign. recently wrote 20
Secretary Dickinson complaining that the
TeNas on Company, which supplies the
War Department Vtth ol. Is = subsidiary
company Of the Standard oil Company. AS
q recent executive order prohibits ihe nur-
chase II government supplies from trusts.
az. Hisg,n asked the Secretary to ter
inmate the contract.
Secretary Dickinson replied trat there
are ia" reasons WHY Ills request cannot
boz granted The War Department has
no knpNiedge that the Teas company Is
q trust and can accept nothing Ieas than
fhn decree ci - court - that effect and
fhc order does not apply 80 contracts made
before % wnf ISSUED as q ~ the case Wgsh
the TeAa- contract.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
SEES A TARTFF WAR.
Canada Accepts Situation
AdUantage for Germany.

Ottawa, Ont, March i6.-Canada has read
between the lines % Washington dispatches
inevitable and has accepted the situation
The expectation fs that on April a y per
cent surtax win be assessed on Canadian
goods IN the United States. and that soon
afterward Canada win levy a SS ii per cent
Canada
the crisis (rOpl the attitude Of its political
opponents. The Conservative press. which
usually misses no chance 20 attack the gov
erRHient. has expressed approval of The
course which the Finance Minister Mr..
Fielding has followed in the nesOtiatiOns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17

con. The New York Senator called at
tentiOn 20 the fact that the Constitution
made il the duty Of the President 20 rec
ommend the enactment OF legislation
which he regarded as expedient. II had
been the uniform practice 81 the COM
mittees OF Congress. Mr.. Root said. 20
call 40 their assistance in considering
and shaping legislation the executive Of
Gcers OF the government who were in
possession ~ practical and detailed in
formation. He thought Ar Bacon would
agree that ne had spent profitable time
IN the Committee on Foreign Relations
consulting with the secretary az state as
20 the proper drafting of important pro-
visions Of treaties.
zone 81 the weaknesses % our system
is the lack ~ perfect coordination" Mr..
Root continued. other governments
meet this by having their executive Of
ilccrs occupy seats in the legislative
branch ~ the government This is true
in England italy. Germany, France. Aus
tria and other countries. would not
change our system 20 conform % the
European model bat il has become the
settled and sensible plan - our govern
ment % accomplish the same result in
the committees OF Congress
ar. Root said he did not think At
torncy General Wickersham should be
criticised because he had accepted the
invitation Of the Committee an Inter
state Commerce 20 assist in the prepara-
tion % the legislation IN which the ad-
ministration was 40 Nitslly interested.
'One strong reason why ] am inclined
Ia give my support 10 this measure IS
that II VAS recommended ny the Presi-
cent in the Performance Of his oonstitu-
tiollal duty" Mr.. Root said
ar. I.llSins oontended that even though
agreements were authorized by the pend
ing bin, tho commission still would have
control IL rates. and even more compre-
Aensive control than under the present
law.
1t isn't the agreement thai IL power
.ful," he said, but the rates theInselves,
end 50 long As the commission controls
the rates IL is in command or tho sltua-
ton"
AIR Cummins Nill continue his speech
tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
SWISS BANKING SYSTEM.
Independent Institutions Finally Aban-
doned for Central Bank Of Issue.

Washington. March ls.--One Of the most
important OF the monographs which are
being submitted 20 Congress BY the NJ
tional Monetary Commission IS that on the
Swiss banking law BY DR.. Julius Lano-
mann. which is about 20 be made public
The experience Of Switzerland with $50
lated and independents banks Of issue pre-
sented many parallels 10 that Of the United
states under the national banking system
IN spite Of the fact that the maximum
number OF hanks OF issue In Swrzeriand
vas always below forty SOtwtthstaHolns
this restricted number of institutions, con
hicts of policy were frequent. and were NOT
remedicd entirely by The repeated ehOrts
made 20 bring about agreements between
the banks. federal supervision and clear
ing house arrangements TO restrict the cir-
culatiOn and regulate exchange The story
OF these unsuccessful experiments. which
were finally abandoned for a central bank
n told by Dr. Landmann.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
New China Dinner Sets
In the March China Sale

Four patterns in hundred dinner
That IS less than their usual wholesale price
pretty sets they aready match all the
Spring flowers that will be blooming fields Much
easier to buy OF these sets than transport the city china
the country home Rambling flower sprays
side the dishes Dainty shapes Extra size among
100 pieces Good Why yes they from Theodore
land pottery IN Limoges
Another style S3S-incudng pieces has much the
decoration but with heavy gold handles forming
edge around each dish.
Other dinner from $3.50 Sis glass
quarter 70 onethrd less the desirable pieces
gifts Art including satusry and pottere
all at moderate prices for this March Sale
Second Gallery. New Building
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
STEAMER AS EMMETT MEMORIAL.
Boston Woman Plans "All Irish
Transatlantic Liner.

Boston March 1e.-A memorial to Robert
Emmet. to be created by the suhscTip-
tions or Americans Of Irish birth or de-
scent, is proposed by Miss Anna Gale
gher, Of this city, 20 take the form Of a
ship 70 bear the name OF the Irish patriot.
and to ply between ports I'm Ireland and
America.
Miss Gallagher and those who are assO-
ciated with her intend that the Robert
Emmett shall ~ distinctly ITish--built in
an Irish shipyaTd. by Irish WOrkmcu. and
the materials used IN the vessels ConStruc-
ton shall be o. Irish production o. manu-
factuTe The furnishings Of the vessel
ar also 10 be of Irish make
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
RAILRoAD BILL AMENDED.
Commerce Commission 20 Fix Prices Of
Stock and Bond Issues.

Washington. March i6-An amendment
10 ~. admini~irafion railroad hH pro,id-
Ing that tho Interstate Commerce Commits
sion SHAH supervise the issuance - stocks
and bonds and as the price ~ which they
shall b. offered for sale instead Of a nat
provision resiriciins abe piiee io the mar
value ass adopted to-day by ne House
committee o. lnterr,afe commerce
Tie curimitfee hopes 80 make = favorable
report 20 fhe House on tle bil thir neck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
COAL MINERS CRISIS NEAR.
Feeling Of Unrest as TO Outcome Of
Cincinnati Meeting.

Cincinnati. March i6.-After eight days Of
arguing and wrangling, the crisis in the
wage controversy between the soft coal
operators and miners of the central COM
petitive field will 10 reached tomorrow.
This Is the time set for tire sub-scale COM
mittee 20 report 90 the scale committee,
which will report 20 the special convention
Of the United Mine Workers. This organi-
zatlon will then decide whether there shall
be a strike Of $4,000 miners.
There Is a feeling OF apprehension on
both sides tonight. At the convention %
the United Mine Workers to-day President
Lewis intiHated that an increase i'm wages
must be granted. The operators. while adj
uniting that the situation was decidedly
tense. refused to discuss the subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
JOHN P. cUDAHY IN AsHEvILLE.
Valet with Hin May BE Missing
Chauffeur.

Asheville. ~. g.. March N.-JOhn p
Cudahy. the Kansas City millionaire who
recently attacked Jere r. LiIlis. of that
city. IS a guest az the Battery Park Hotel,
this city, with his brother. Joseph Cudahy.
and valet. 10 Is believed the latter Is
Cudahy's chauffeur. who figured prom
inenty IN the cutting
The Cudahys arrived IN Asheville yester-
day, but refused to see visitors. Joseph
Cudahy said to-day that he and his brother
had come here for "a brief rest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17

az on The Trihui.e Bureau
CANADIAN REI4ATIONs.-one OF the
gravest results which win Inevitably follow
q taffG war with Canada VIII be the de-
feat ~ che so-oalled waterways treaty with
Great Britain This convention. the result
~ long and extraordinarily skilfcl negO-
uations ana designed 20 adjust numerous
and long standing CAUSES az friction be-
tween she United States ana Canada, Is
sian pending in TIRE Dominion Parliament
A. asnicable settlement Of the tariff ques-
zion would undoubtedly 10 followed BY the
ratification ~ the convention including the
amendment placed therein through the e.
forts az Senator Smith. OF Michigan. The
imposition OF the maximum duties GA i'm
ports from Canada win with equal Ger
falnty result I'm the defeat 81 the treaty
and The loss az al tho ground gained by
NJ. Roots able diplomacy. This Is q feat
ure which Is certain 20 10 laid before the
President by members n the Foreign Re
lniions Committee ~ soon as ne returns
from ms present trip. and is Of such im-
portsnce that IL VIII doubtless have con
siderable weight with AIR. Taft.
ORDNANCE OFFICERS INTERESTED.
Tho ordnance officers 81 tho army and
tiors with Canada. As that country fur
rshes the chief supply % nickel. which
Las become 50 important constituent If
modern armOr and prOjectiles. American
manufacturers draw almost their entire
supply 81 nickel from Canada. The eli
raatic difficulties attending the mining %
this metal are such shat il has hem inn
possible 20 accumulate any material sup
ply. end the grave apprehensiors ~ the
manufacturers are shared ny the ordnance
officers There Is reason 10 Relieve that
the imposition Of the maximum tariff on
Imports from Canada VIII he followed Is
tho absolute prohibition - exports OF nickel
a. this country. n r. further the intention
% Canada. u the negotiations fail 90 pro
hibit the sNport Of puip wood from all
parts - the Dominion "a impose the sur
tax IN all impOFis fTom the United States
and - increase the tariff On all individual
schedules which nav he found ~ impose
p smaller rate Of duty than is imposed by
this country under the maximum provision
The situation T. Eravely complicated. ami
,hs responsibilities Of tho President are
fraught with dimculty.
WINTHROP A DIPLOMAT-Beekman
Winthrop. Assistant Secretary ~ the NAVY.
Is responsible Tor q graceful act ~ cour-
tesy 10 Brazil which Wiii undoubtedly he
greatly appreciated by that country. ON
the motion 81 AR. Winthrop. the Rev. Eu-
gene Mcdonald. one ~ the Roman Catholic
chaplains % the navy. WIS transferred to
tho North Carolina. which is 20 convey the
body @: Ambassador Nahuco 20 Brazil.
Father Mcdonald has been designated
member ~ the special bOdvguard. Ambas-
sador Sabuco vas. ~ course. q Catholic.
The solemn rites o. his church were per
formed by a score 81 priests over bis body
n 81. Matthews Church. in this city, and
tic assignment 81 "a Catholic chaplain as "A
mcmber ~ Ais bodyguard Is a delicate at
;enfion which VIII DO most sincerely appre-
ciated, not only by the family OF tie Am
bassadoT. but by tho entire people ~ Bra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
SEEKS SPEEDY TRIAL.
George U. Croker Anxious for a YIN.
dication.

Boston, March 16-Charles F. Choats. A.,
counsel for George u. Croker. made ths
following statement to-day.
MIR. Croker welcomes ths oPpOrtuuitv
which has an last been afforded him 10
meet his traducers in the open before A
jury. For years, and practically ever since
the trial Of tho Croker viii case. he has
been annoyed by subterTanean attacks. a.
companied by mysterious demands for
money. The character and origin % these
attacks and demands viii be disclosed.
"IIe will press for a speedy rial and
prompt vindicatiOn."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
A PEARY BOTTLE FOUND.

Swept by Currents from Greenland 20
Irish Coast.
London. March IA bottle which was
thrown overheard from Commander PeaFy's
ship Roosevelt off Greenland on September
, 1859. was picked up off KinSale, Ireland,
to-day. A letter in the bottle. addressed TO
r. MILAN, Of Frankfort 0n-the-Main. says
that the bottle was set adrift with the OBJ
jeet of aseertaining the rate Of the current
on the Labrador coast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17

Avalon. Cal. March 16.-It is reported
here that Edwin Gould. who az present il
visitor on Catalina Island. has planned
10 build winter home here Mr.. Gould
has become an enthusiasts angler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
COMMANDER PBARY MILD.

Gays GOVethol btVWM 10 "AsAsA" etA'
Prerogstive.
Atlantis March ls.-Replying 90 the at
tack made on him by Governor Brown,
Commander PeaTy on his arrival here to-
day said: II haze read Governor Browns
remarks. Doubtless he is within his pre-
rOgative in expressing his views OF me and
my work.
'As a visitor To Atlanta / do not care 10
discuss the matter further than % say shat
/ should not have permitted any engage
ments 80 have been made for me IN Atlanta
or elsewhere in Georgia II had the slight
est reason 10 believe that I would be re-
garded persona non gTata. ! am here be-
cause did not know such feeling existed q"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

al. The presence 81 Father Mcdonald in
sures the constant recitation % prayers for
the rcposc ~ tho soul 81 the dead diplo-
mat. which are regarded az both important
and comforting ~ members of his Church.
Mr.. Winthrop's experience as Governor 81
Porto Rico made him familiar with the
Catholic point % view. and his suggestion
was cordially approved by Secretary Meyer.
MEXICAN NEGOTIATIONS The Sec
Rotary ~ State to-day received Mayor
SVeenv Of Fl Paso. Tex. ard a delegation
or residents o. that city. who urged that
steps be taken Immediately for the settle
ment Of the controversy over what Is
known ~ the chamizsI strip. q small piece
- land which was formerly regarded as
belonging 20 Mexico. hut which. By the
shifting 81 the Rio Cirande. has been
physically annexed 20 the United States
and Is now occupied ny American squat
ters. Mr.. Knox expressed himself 10 the
delegation az much impressed with the
importance OF prompt settlement Of the
case and promised 60 undertake negotia-
lions Immediately with the Mexican Am
hassador 70 the end that al question Of
sovereignty may be disposed Of. An at
tempt will be made To settle tho conten-
ton by negotiation. hut n that method
proves unsuccessful aIr. Knox viii pro-
pose that IL he submitted 10 arbitration
with the provision that every effort shall
b made 20 reach a prompt settlement.
MICH WORK REMAINS. Tie State
Department in casting w the results Of
the tariff negotiations TO-DAY found that
proclamations remain 10 be issued in the
cases Of sixteen more countries and some
thirty colonies. including, Of course, Trance
AMI Canada. The other important countries
with which the negotiations have not been
oompIeted-or. AZ least. tie proclamations
have not been issued-are china. Venezuela,
Nicaragua and 2 number - the Ralkan
states. Agreements with tho French colo
mics are awaiting the completion of the
negotiations with France. and considerable
progress has been made In tho cases OF
most o. the other countries and colonies
An effort will he made n have the proc
lamations affecting most Of these ready
FOR the signature Of the President on his
return 20 Washington.
NEW FOREST POLICY.-An announce
nent made to-day by the Bureau Of For
eet- rlflklhsi. ihurAfateS 'ii' ~" Hf''N
o. the service as inspired ny Secretary
Wilson. This announcement which chiefly
concerns the contemplated inspection trip
~ Associate Forester Potter. says; "Secre-
tary Wilson is anxious in applying the ma
tional forest policy that the fullest consid-
Grafton compatible with the welfare ~ the
forests he given e. users and 10 persons
entitled under the land laws 20 patents 81
national forest lands. The listing OF asri-
cultural lands within the national forests
permitted by the law ~ June n. 1895 when
the land l. found to be- actually more
valuable for agricultural purposes than for
SIS timber. is an established part Of the
forest service work" II was the persistent
disregard OF this law which caused most
Of the unpopularity OF the Forest service
under the former regime g. q. ii.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
TRACES OF PRINs .wIEEEM n.
No Doubt Of Vessels Loss-wrsckazs
Washed on BsIls-ue Coast.

Amsterdam, March 1S.--The nrst trarss
Of the Dutch liner Prins Wiuem N siuc.
she vas reported missing weTe uicksf ur ar
sAa near Beile-Ile. on the coast o. F7ranes.
To-day and leave no doubt REGARDING tha
fate 81 me vessel 4 life huov ana a BOATS
oar both bearing the ships name. were arst
found floating near BeIIe-TIs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17

The Prins wiilsm N. OF the ROYAL rufe5
West Indian Man Tine. sailed frous sr,sse--
dam for West Indian ports and New Work.
on January II. and some time ago was given
UP as lost. The crew and passengers uv1n-
bercd ffty-two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-17
Justiess Ast Many ouessiors.

Scarcely had Mr.. Watson taken up the
thread Of his argument yesterday 10 the
effect that the only question before the
court was the combining 81 1922 when Jus
tee McKenna interrupted
DO YOU say this Is before this court
only tho question az combining" asked the
justice
Nothing before or nothing following
replied the counsel THE hover court put
the ease purely and simply on that fact"
why did they decree the distribution OF
this stock insisted Justice McKenna.
'Ah. That's what want 70 know. %
said Mr.. Watson. They said they did 50
because YOU ordered them 90 DO So IN the
Northern Securities case"
do YOU mean that the facts reclted IN
the decree BY the circuit Court are the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-06
Ardmoreite Want Ads
8 Lines :: 8 Times 8 Dimes
SPECIAL NOTICES

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed
bids will he received and opened at
the Mayors Ofiice, Ardmore, Okla.
homa, up TO noon, the 5th day Of
April. a. d., 1910, for the erection
and completion of a two-story brick
and concrete Confederate Home
Building TO be built on the Walcott
Addition. to the City OF Ardmorc,
Oklahoma, as per plans and specin.
cations prepared for same by John
B. White, Architect.
Each bid should be accompanied
by certified check for $4,000, made
payable to G. II. Bruce, Secretary of
Building Committee.
Plans and specifications may be
examined in person at office of Ar.
chitect, J. B. White, ArdmOre, or
same can be furnished by said Ar.
chitect upon application by deposit.
ing the sum of $1,000 for the safe
return Of said plans.
The Committee reserves the right
to accept or reject any or all bids.
ID. NJ. HALEY,
r. 4. SNEED.
G. H. BRUCE.
2O-li Building Committee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-04-06
Notice.
Sherin of Carter Coun
29-?st

Whereas, on the lst day OF March,
1910, certain execution was duly
issued out of the District Court OF
Carter County, Oklahoma, In Ger.
tain case therein pending, wherein
Ardmore Concrete Co. was the plain.
tiff and B. +. Mills was the defend
ant, commanding me of the goods
and chattels. lands and tenements
Of the said B. +. Mills. 10 cause
TO be made the sum of si6.65. and
whereas finding no goods and chat.
tells to levy upon, have on this
the 25th day OF March, 1910. levied
upon the following described prop.
erty, towit: Lot No. and the West
u Of Lot No 4 of Block No 2Si Of
the City of Ardmore. Carter County,
survey and plat thereof. as the prop
erty of the said B. +. Mills. Notice
Is hereby given that by virtue OF
said execution and under the law gov.
erning such cases | will offer said
property for sale TO the highest and
best bidder for cash in hand. in
front of the Court House in the City
OF Ardmore. Carter County, Oklaho-
ma, on the 10Th day of April, 1910,
said property having been duly ap-
praised as by law required.
J. II. AKERS, Sheriff
BY FRED WILLIAMS. Deputy,
got April 30.