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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
TO SHOW Up Democrats
Probe of Road Contracts and
Campaign Gifts Planned.
POOR WORK ON HIGHWAYS?
Corners Charge of Tammany
Shakedown Of Candidates
To Be Investigated.
rBv Telegraph to The Tribune.

Albany. April 1.-Two possible phases OF
activity on the part Of the legislative com
mittee which is to investigate legislative
corruption and the general business of the
state departments were advanced to-day by
a man who may he one Of the members or
the committee. These were the letting Of
contracts for state roads and the possibil-
ity Of enforced contributions 70 campaign
funds BY candidates for office.
Roth these matters. if taken UP ny the
committee are likely 10 bring Democrats
into the limelight. whose bright glare re-
Gently has been turned full on Republicans,
beth in and out OF office Complaints about
the letting Of contracts while Frederick
Skene was State Engineer have been T1ary.
II has been common gossip that many OK
pensive state roads have been built Of in
ferior material and have worn out IN few
months. where they should have lasted
years. Whose fault this was never has
been determined authoritatively. nor have
ugly rumors that contractors VINO were
right politically got fat Jobs 70 the eX-
ciusion Of others been run 20 earth. Pres
ent information is that the legislative COM
mittee is likely % undertake an investiga-
ton Of this matter.
Already there is 2 resolution before the
Assembly calling 10Y oOitldl INV tNti-ei eAN't-
81 Chairman Conners's challenge to Charles
r Murphy. Of Tammany, that candidates
for the Supreme Court we're shaken down.
nv Tammauy before they got their nomi-
nations. This also is scheduled for Investl-
cation by the special committee, and that
body may not rest with the candidates for
judicial office, but put legislators and others
on the stand TO tell II they had 10 contrib
ute 70 the Tammany war chest The mere
probability Of such an inquiry has excited
bewilderment and no little anger on the
part OF some persons here
The plain fact is that the legislative lead
ers who are pressing the general investiEa-
ton resolution have determined TO go 10
the bottom Of every matter the prOpriety
OF which has been questioned in any degree
Of seriousness OF good faith.
The people suspect everything and
everybody. and it's case of proving our
selves innocent" said one influential Sen
ator We'll. we'll undertake that job. and
well 90 to the bottom OF everything CUES
toned or questionable. Wen give the state
the broadcast, deepest kind Of an lnvestIga-
ton, until there is not one thing left Wei
take UP every phase OF political activity.
and we'll keep AT il until the state cries
enough"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
HEAR PEOLERS PAY GRAF
But Man Who Voices Rumors
Can Give No Proof.

Henry W Holburn. of No 27Ol Eighth
avenue. speaking yesterday before the
Committee on Laws and Legislation OF the
Board Of Aldermen at a hearing on the
regulation Of pushCart 3edlers, save voice
70 a report that some one in the Street
Cleaning Department was getting money
for allowing pedlers 70 maintain places in
Park avenue, between 111th aad 10th
streets. He said he had heard that some
one was getting $4,000 year from this
source. but added that ne had no proof of
the reports
The Street Cleaning Department or Ger
tain men I'm ii. Mr.. Holburn said he had
heard marked off squares on the pave
ment there. on which DushCart men hold
ing cards stamped with rubber stamp "a
coming from the department were allowed
10 do business. II was common report, the
speaker said. that these cards or permits
were sold by persons, who said they repre-
scented "a pushcart mems association, for
from 8 TO SO each.
Mr. Hoiburu also said ne had heard that
a collector travelled UP and down Third
avenue and collected 10 cents from each
pedIer three times a day. Such pedlers IS
refused 20 give up were driven away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
WHISKEY PRICE WAR ON
Independent Distillers and So
Called Trust Lock Horns.

Cincinnati April l5-N hen reductions in
the prices OF whiskey took effect to-day a
bitter price war was declared. Yesterday s
price for nnished goods was 81 g. a gallon.
To-day the independent distiIlers quoted
81 S3 as the price and the local representa-
tives of the sO-called Whiskey Trust
offered their goods on basis Of 81 30 a
gallon.
The cause Of the price cut is said to be
overproduction. despite the fact that IL is
also claimed that none Of the distilleries
is operating at more than 50 per cent OF
capacity.
The distillers had been at peace for five
years. but outsiders" predict that the new
struggle for control OF the trade will be
more bitter than the one which ended in
1905 with both sides practically at the end
OF their resources.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
A SETBACK FOR LARGE HATS
London Manager Upheld in Ejecting
Woman from Theatre

London April 15.-Henry Curtis Bennett
a Bow Street magistrate. decided to-day
that the management Of theatre has the
right 20 eject women patrons who refus..
20 remove their "cartwheel headgear"
The action had been instituted by Mrs.
Blanche Eardley. an authOress. who
charged Frank CUrzoU. manager or the
Prince Of waies's Theatre. with a techni-
cal assault. u seems that Mrs. Eardley
attended a matinee performance at the
theatre wearing an enormous hat man
who sat behind her insisted on the removal
Of What he styled the ridiculous thing
worn by Mrs. Eardey. She vas irritated
7v the mans manner and refused to take
on her har. Mr.. CurZon induced Mrs card
lev 10 20 to the corridor 10 discuss the
question. and when she remained firm IN
her refusal 70 comply with the practice
n the theatre he would not permit her 10
return % her seat In dismissing the case
the magistrate said that Mr.. ,urzon had
acted admire bis ana in the interest OF
fheafreEoers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
GERMAN CONSERVATIVE DEFEAT,

Berlin April l5.-The National-Liberals
won notable victory in the election of "A
successor 10 the late Count lido Won Stol-
erg-wernigerode. who was president Of
the Reichstag at the time OF his death, on
February 10 last. This country district Of
East Prussia has been carried by the Con-
servstives practically without opposition
in every election for forty years. In the
recent election Herr Kochan, the candidate
Of the National-Liberals, was chosen by
majority or nearly three thousand.
The overturn is attributed 10 popular dis
satisfaction with the governments meas
ures for finance reform and the Prussian
election reform legislation. The Peasants
League which was organized last summer
in opposition TO the Agrarian League and
the great LAND owners. also played a prom
inent part In the campaign against the
CONSERVATIVES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
HYDE KNOWS HIS JURY
Calls Every Man by Name at
Swope Trial.

Kansas city. April IA jury was com
pleted tonight to try Or. b. e. HYDE. on a
charge of numbering Colonel Thomas SwOpe
bv allegedlv administering poison in a cap
Sule as medicine.
When the Jury fled into its place DIT.
HYDE watched the men carefully. He knew
every face and called the men by name in
speaking 70 them The jurors are mostly
tradesmeu and clerks.
This jury looks all right 90 me" he said.
"I know I shall obtain a fair trial
Or. r. r. smith, a New York toxicoloEist.
Will direct for the defence the fight on the
testimony Of the chemists who are TO tes-
tifv for the state. On Smith has been here
for three weeks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16

Mr.. Roosevelt was extremely indignant
to-day when he learned that a report had
heen printed in Paris and sent TO America
10 the eject that one OF the results OF the
recent conference with Clifford Pinchot was
an agreement on the part OF the former
President 10 the use OF his name as a can
didate for the Presidency
Mr.. Roosevelt again reiterated that he had
not made and would not make ANY declara-
ton in regard 20 Am lean politics while
in Europe" He had receive Mr.. Pinchot
and talked with him. he said. as he would
receive and talk with any other political
friend. NJ. Roosevelt said he would here
after decline 10 receive the newspaper cor
respondent who had given currency TO this
report
TIE story 10 which NJ. Roosevelt re
ferred appeared originally IN the .Secolo
XIX" OF Genoa and was repeated in spe-
cial dispatches 10 Paris and 10 the United
States II said. in effect that Mr. Roose-
Welt hae reached an agreement with Mr.
Pinchot that II Il became opportune he
would become presidential candidate
again.
The train bearing M Roosevelt drew
into the station at IS O'Clock this morn
ing. he vas met b. Herr Won Muller
principal secretary OF the Foreign Office.
who was there as the representative OF
the Austrian government: Ambassador
kerens and members OF II. STATS OF the
American Embassy and Consulate. and
Bsron HenCeimuiler Won HenEervar. Aus
tro-HUngarian Ambassador a. Washington.
After an exchange OF greetings NJ
Roosevelt and Mr.. Kerens entered a courr
carriage and drove direct 10 the Hotel
kraTlz Owing TO the early hour. the
streets were almost deserted. and although
the driver and footnan wore the imperial
livery the party attracted no attention
A crowd OF several hundred persons re-
NAMED in front OF the Hotel Kranz
throughout the day and showed keen in
terest In AR. Roosevelt's comings and
goings. When he appeared these persons
raised their hats. but made no other dem
onErrariou
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
EVERY ONE FOR ROOSEVELT
italian Children in East River School
Honored By the Colonel.

The italian BOYS and girls ~ class "a
~ the East River Industrial School OF the
children g Aid Society. a. 80. ~ East 44th
street. have become enthusiasts in the
return from Elba' movement They have
Just received thirteen picture postcards OF
scenes IN Egyrt. each one Of which has
written across its face in biz black script
Theodore Roosevelt as well a. a sheet
% AFRO hotel note paper. with the mes
sage. With al good wishes TO- my friends.
both teachers and pupils.
Last autumn the members of the class
wrote individual letters 20 Colonel Roose-
welt corgratulatinE him or the occasion
o. his ffty-first birthday. TIE Roosevelrs
have been interested IN the activities of the
ClIld-er'- Aid Society for three genera
lions. TIE postcards VIII 10 framed and
hung IN the East River schools gallery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
EIGHT DEAD, SEVEN MISSING
Landslide. Started by Blast, Buries
Railway Camp in Canada

s.. Alphonse p. O. April 15.-An i'm
-renSe landslide started by d blast Of dy-
Mantle early to-day. carried a score of men
down the side 81 steep Hill and buried
the construction camp Of the Haha Bay
Railway under tons % earth and rock.
Up 10 late hour this afternoon q res
cue party had taken out eight dead. includ-
ing T-adislas Gagne. Of St Joseph. chief
engineer in charge OF the work. his as
sistanrs William O'Brien and Joseph Jen-
nings. OF Toronto. and i've laborers. Seven
are missing The men killed were asleep IN
he camp al the foot Of the hill when the
blast was sent OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
TO PROTECT YOUNG GIRLS
Measure Based on Wheeler Murder In
troduced at Albany
by Telegraph to The Tribune.

Albany. April 15-Because Of the Ruth
Wheeler murder Assemblyman BOylan. OF
New York. introduced a bin designed TO
compel employment agencies 10 take steps
for the protection Of girls under eighteen
years whom they send in search Of employ
ment The bill includes business colleges
within its scope. II provides thar places
sending out young girls 10 seek employ
ment must make some investigation of the
prospective employers before sending the
prospective employees.
Records of the places 10 which the girls
are sent must be kept with the names Of
the girls and daily reports made 70 Police
Headquarters Violation Of the proposed
law would be a misdemeanor, punishable
by fine Of 1900. a years Imprisonment
and forfeiture of the license Of the agency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
s4UNeARcs CORDIAL eREETINe.

Budapest April 1.-the Burgomaster OF
Budapest. In al invitation 10 the municipal
councillors 10 be present in a body al the
coming reception 20 Colonel Roosevelt.
saws.
Every Hungarian rs in5ued with unre-
served esteem for the great son OF the
Union. IN honoring him YOU are not only
doing homage 20 an eK-President OF the
mighty American nation. but are showing
our regard for bis pattern OF manly great
ness and civil virtue and for one who has
been firm friend % the Hungarian ma
zion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
FOR TICKET SPECTATORS
Hoey Measure Intended TO Abolish
Nuisance Here.
Nv Telegraph 70 The Trihlne- I

Albany April 15.-Assemhlyman Hoey. OF
New York. to-day introduced bin intended
70 do away with the theatre ticket specuiat-
or nuisance there. II provides for the icens-
ing and strict regulation OF the spectators.
They are To obtain their licenses from the
Mayor. paying $50 fee for the first year
and $50 cor each wear thereafter. No
license may be issued 70 a man not citI-
zen Of the United States or one who has
not lived FIVE years In this state
Applicants for licenses must prove that
they are Of good moral character. While
selling tickets the speculator must not
stand directly IN front Of th" place If
amusement and must wear conspicuously
a badge not less than two inches IN diane
ter bearing the number ~ the license
violation Of the proposed law IS mis-
derneanor. for which the license may he
re,oked The Spectator must give a bond
Of S2.9o. which also is forfeited in case Of
violation OF the law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
SMITH HORSES CHLoRoFoRMED
Widow of Silent Smith Guarded
Against Mistreatment

chicago. April 1.-Two handsome black
horses. the property 81 the late Mrs. Be
atrice Smith. Of chicago. mother OF the
late James n C'Shent'D Smith, were chic
reformed here to-day. TN accordance with
the dying wish OF their owner. who pre-
ferred that they be killed rather than fall
into the hands Of some one who might
mistreat them
The horses had been owned and used hy
Mrs Smith for fifteen wears, the age %
one being twenty-five and OF the other
twenty-One years Mrs. Smiths affection
for her horses is shown IN her refusal 20
purchase an automobile
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
DINNER FoR |. c. eRIscoM.

The honor of giving the first dinner for
Lloyd G. Grscom as the new president OF
the Republican County Committee will 90
10 the 18th Assembly District. In which MIR
Griscom lives The Republican organizs-
lion there. OF which William Chilvers is
president, is 90 give a dollar dinner in
honor Of Mr.. Griscom ln Terrace Garden
on Nav . Invitations have been sent 20
the President. members OF his cabinet. tho
Governor and other state officials and TO
leading Republicans throughout the state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
DATES FOR FIELD SERVICE
First and Second Brigades to Go to
Pine Plains in August.

Albany. April l5.-With the approval Of
Governor Hughes. Adiutant General Henry
to-day announced that the dates for field
service Of the National Guard organiza-
tions in the First and Second brigades. to
be held al Pine Plains. jefferson County
had been fixed for August ! to 10 for the
First Brigade and August II 20 20 for the
Second Brigade The 9Th Infantry viii not
take part in this held service.
The First Brigade organizations will in
clude the nth 69th and list regiments.
New York. and the Second Brigade the
14th I'D and 9Th regiments Of Brooklyn.
Under the orders for this field service mem
bers Of the organizations may take part
who have had at least three months prior
service in the guard. instead Of six months,
the former limitation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
COMPANY WINS DEER CASE

The Appellate Division reversed yesterday
Judgment for $50 against James Q.
Fargo. "a president OF the American Tx
press Company. obtained by the Forest.
Fish and Game Commissioner. who sued
on the ground that the company had deer
bon SIS possession in the closed season. The
defence Was that the deer were killed out
tide Of New York State and were IN transit
TO Neu Jersey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
REPEAT ROOSEVELT INVITATION

Syracuse, April l5.-At a meeting 81 the
executive committee a. the State League
OF Republican Clubs il was decided 70 re
peat By cable 10 ex-President Roosevelt an
invitation 20 be the organizations guest
g. a banquet soon after his return 20 this
country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
NOVEL ANSWER TO DIVORCE SUIT.

Mrs katherine Horn. whose husband
william o. Horn. a neckwsar n1anuract-
turer. Is suing her for a divorce. submitted
a novel answer 70 the suit yesterday be-
fore Justice Blanchard Mrs Horn admit
ted that she was addicted 20 the uss ot
liquors. but declared that her husband hs6
taught her 70 use them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
LONGER STAY AT The HAGUE.

The Hague. April l5.-Mr. Roosevelt's
stay n the capital Of Holland will he longer
than was originally planned. The latest ar
ranEenents provide for his arrival on April
- and his departure on May Q Queen Vii
helmtna has expressed an urgent wish 70
receive the former President upon the last
day o. his visit here. The government au-
thOr1ues. in cooperation with the American
Minister. NJ BeaUDre. are arranging a
round Of festivities in his honor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
uNAsLE 70 WISH SAINT DIE.

Saint Die. France. April 15.-Mayor Steib
has received a letter from Mr.. Roosevelt. in
which ne expresses regret that lack Of time
VIII prevent him from visiting the town in
which ths name America was FIRST sug-
geSreG 70 the New World
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
TWO DIEM HAMBURG EXPLOSION

Hamburg. April 15.-A heavy explosion,
the cause 81 which Is not clear. occurred
today in one % the buildings IN the bonded
warehouse district. where many casks 81
oil were stored The FIRE which followed
damaged three warehouses. Two IabOrers
we're killed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16

London. April 15.-Oficial sdvices received
by The Foreign Office describe the riotng
a. ChauE-Sha as an anti-foreign outbreak.
but add nothing further - the earlier press
reports. No direct message has been re-
ceived al the headquarters OF the Wesleyan
Missionary Society here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
PLEA FOR a MAINE COMMISSION

Madrid. April i5.-"El Pals suggests that
= The Maine 30 raised an examination 81
ihe ,re-k poe made hy = mixed commission
~ American. spanish and French ensi-
r.ers to determine the cause Of the war
ships destruction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16

Hankow. April Is The situation al
Chang-Sha is most grave. The rioting
continues. The governors yamen. in which
the missionaries had sought refuge. was
set or fire. by the rioters and destroyed
The missionaries and other foreigners fed
and were taken aboard a merchant steamer
IN the harbor-
The British consulate and custom offices
have been abandoned. Two more British
gum boats arc hurrying TO Lne scene.
No fatalities are reported The buildings
Of the Wesleyan China Inland Mission. Of
TIE Methodist China Inland Mission and Of
the Norwegian Mission have been de-
srroyed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16

Boston. April l5.-wnnam %. bucAle2.
= -. ID, the Nep York legislative
,rou,-,. who BE- said to have come TO i'.-
,,,, ,ouIa not be- found here to-nis7.. I'i.
name Oh not appear on the register ~
any o. lie hotels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
WAR SPIRIT IN ECUADOR
Arms Sent TO Notwithstanding
Advices at Washington.

Advices al Washington.
C,aayaour. Ecuador. April 15-Ths gov
eminent is sending arms and ammunition 20
MachaIa. in she southwestern province az
,ofring the Peruvian frontier. There is a
poruIa- demand that Ecuador he prepared
for war v-th Peru. President Aifaro has
issued q decree granting amnesty ~ po,iti-
"a prisoners.
Tho Brazilian Minister A. Quito ov the
authority ~ his government. denies that
an alliance exists between Brazil and
Peru
Lima. peru April l5-It is reported that
the tense situation between Peru ana Ecua-
dor IS beginning 70 assume q more peaceful
ssnesr The Spanish and Argentine min
Ieters had r. long conference to-day con-
corning the situation with Sehor Porrss, the
Foreign Minister.
Caua0. Peru. April 1.-THE town council
o. This city to-day opened subscription
-ist for the purchase 90 q destroyer a. q
cost Of $1,000.
Washington. April I5.-The war spirit be-
-u-een Per-r and Ecuador seems 20 ne sub
.,5i-1 A Dispatch received a. the state
rlera --r7eut from tire United States Consul
late AZ Lima says that an amicabIe settle
vDen- with Ecuador for damages growing
o,r % the recent riotous demonstration
..-sf-st the Peruvian Consulate and Peru
-, WILLIAMS Al Guayaquil fs highly proba-
- u Is also Eaid that rt- a 5inet rr1sis
- Lima has been avertec.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16
MESSAGE SENT TO YALE
Anxiety Regarding Buildings
No Reports Here.

New Haven. April IA cable dispatch
vas received this noon BIZ the missionary
society's committee Al Yale, as follows.
Rice riots DESTROY ysmen and missions
Foreigners safe"
The opinion Is held here that the Yale
mission property in Chang -Sha has been de
school and a dispensary. The Yale mission
aries are Dr. Brownell Gage. dean Of the
Mission College. Dr.. Edward II. Hume and
D- Fu Chuu Yen. both physicians, the
Rev William J Hail. Dickson n Leavens
and Miss " .. Gage
The New York directors OF the foreign
missions did not receive any reports yester-
ds- from China The Rev. Hugh I. Burle-
SON 81 the Domestic and Foreign Mission
AIRY society. expects a dispatch from the
Rev. Arthur A Gilman. VINO is n charge Of
the mission in Chang-sha. where Mr.. Gil
man and his wife reopened the chapel and
boarding school three weeks ago. The
rented the properly from Chinese business
men
The city % ChanE-Sha is rne educational
centre Of the province Of Human. There
is an estimated population 81 $50 600. M
BurIesor said that no did not believe there
had been any attack on the mission conduct
81 by Mr. Gilman. ae tho riots we're usua liv
directed against missions which were owned
bv foreigners. and not those which were
orerated hy- the natives. The Presbvteriau
and Methodist boards OF foreign missions
arc not uneasy over the reports
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-16

Shanghai, April l5.-The rioting OF natives
a. Chang-Sha continues. Already three
missions all situated on the main street.
near tho rice shops. have been destroyed.
and fears for the safety OF the other mis-
sfons were entertained to-day
II is reported that the Governor was In
iured during the attack upon the yamen,
but az far as known there has been no
loss Of life. The provincial treasurer has
asked the government 10 supply rice 10
the natives. in the hope OF zuieting them
The scarcity % rice. due to corner in
the srarle was the chief cause OF the out
break, which had long been brewing. Re
Gently the IN feeling had been increased by
an active anti-foreign propaganda. In which
the lives q foreigners were threatened.
Another grievance was that the British
Consulate building was constructed by i'm
ported labor.