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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-16
INDIANS DRAMATIC TALE
Reservation Life Hell, Says d..
Montezuma.
Iron The Trihune Bureau l


Washington, June l5.--TellinG the dra-
matte story Of his life from the time that
he was sold in bondage 10 an Italian until
the present day, Dr. Carlos Montezuma. a
full blooded Mohaye-Apache, appeared be-
fore the House Committee on Expenditures
IN the Interior Department to-day
Or Montezunla expressed the protests Of
his more ignorant tribesmen who are facing
removal from the Mcdowell Reservation
10 the barren salt lake section in Arizona
Indian reservation life is a hel-that is
it's an awful place-yes, a hell" he de-
clared. Reservation life makes OF the
Indians iders. beggars. gamblers. paupers
and ruins That is my definition OF reser-
Walton life"
Dr. Montczuma was formerly in the gov
eminent Indian service and once connected
with the Carlisle School lie related how
he had protested against a proposal 10
change the Carlisle institution into n mill
tary school, and said that when he ap-
peared at Carlisle commencement TO OK
press his views the band was ordered 10
plav. and his speech was torn from his
hands by Major Mercer. the superintendent
OF tie school.
He decriod the Introduction of Indian art,
Indian music and an Indian museum at
Carlisle which he referred 10 as "Lcupp' s
studio" named after Francis +. Leupp,
formerly Commissioner OF Indian Affairs.
Indian art"' he exclaimed. who ever
heard OF Indian art? There's no such thing.
Indian music, Leupp's curio studio. All.
it's disgusting! Such. things as these to
civiize the Indian-surroundinS him with
conditions that we are trying to get him
away from. That is not education at all. ="
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-16
VETERAN FIGHTS FOR HOME
Fitzhugh Smith Pleads Own Case Be-
fore Supreme Court.

ritzhu9h Smith, grizzied but not bent
whose vaior in the Civil War, in which he
hold commission as lieutenant with the
Union army was commended. showed some
Of his old time fighting spirit Yesterday in
tho Supreme Court.
The veteran. who for more than half a
century has lived in Greenwich Village. was
before Justice Cohalan TO protect his old
home. and being too poor to engage coun-
sci. he appeared for himself. Mr. Smith
lives at No 1859 Greenwich street. He
found il impossible 10 pay off the mortgage
and his home was sold under foreclosure 10
TIE Manhattan Freehold Company. which
held the mortgage. The Freehold company
tried TO induce Mr.. Smith to leave the old
Rouse but he could not seem 10 understand
that after Il had been his home for so many
wears anybody had d right to eject him
and separate him from Its intimate MEM
cries
u went TO a lawyer he said TO Justice
Cohalan. "and he told me that the papers
] had called for two actions, and that when
] had decided on which 20 fight he would
fix his fee. am unable TO employ law
yer, as my means are limited" Tears stood
In the eyes Of tho old soldier as he finished.
"What can do for you?" Justice COhalan
inquired kindly. you can submit what
papers you have and l will inquire into the
matter"
Mr. Smith handed his papers to Justice
Cohalan.
In the early part Of the Civil War Mr..
Smith, who had enlisted in the SD Regi-
ment, New York Volunteers, was in charge
Of tho advance pickets that guarded the
ford Of the Potomac River at Harper s
Ferry For an act Of bravery in the second
battle ~ Bull -.un President Lincoln sent
for him and commended him. The veteran
has letter from President Lincoln recon-
menGing him for a vacancy in the commits
sary department Some Years ago Mr..
Smith ran for the state Senate. lie is now
seventy five years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-16
LOW AND M'ANENY CONFER
Discuss subways at Luncheon
Expect Action by July 3.

rrfornol conferences over the McAnehH-
Wilcox subway report continued !eS''
6av. and IL is expected that the inte'est j"
regard 10 its various features VIII Ha>c
reached such q point by "Wednesday 'l''
the hearing to be given on that gay 10y ~"
Hoard Of Estimate will be ore of the larS'
Is, ever held I'm the CITY Hall
rx.Navor Seth Low. who is chairman %
,he CTtizens Transit Committee. appointed
nv Mayor Gaynor some time ago, dlscusSe"
the report with Borough President MI
Aneny AT luncheon yesterday lie attend
Cd the REGULAR meeting Of the Board OF
Estimate. occupying 4 seat on the oals
Win ,bA p,en,bers Of tho board. and at the
enc Of the meeting went away with Presi-
dent McAneny They spent several hours
,r conference in order that Mr. Low might
become thoroughly acquainted with the
,afious points Of the report before the sPe-
oial meeting OF his comnittec' when mas
been called for the Chamber Of Commerce
on Tuesday afternoon.
Edward NJ Grout. former Controller VINO
was said 70 have been the man who suE-
cestcd 20 Mayor Gaynor the idea for ol-
vision If territory between the INTERIOR
oush Rapid Transit company and tne
Brooklyn Rapid Transit COMPANY had
Ions talk with the Mayor yesterday. tie
& understood TO have conferred with Presi-
cent shonts Of the PETERBOROUGH YESTERDAY
President McAueny at the meeting or the
Board OF Estimate said he believed his re-
rnrt would re passed on by the board by
July 6. but he did not want the committee
10 bank on that until after the public near
ing on "Wednesday
The point came up when Borough Presi-
Gent Miller said. How about recess FOR
The sumner
"NVo ought 10 he able 10 adjourn by July
G." said President McAneny.
Il should say" declared President
Mitchell Of the Board Of Aldermen. that
our adjournment FOR the summer was
largely conditional on what action we take
on transit matters
II do not think myself" replied Presi-
dent McAneny, that any absolute date for
adjournment should be fixed prior To our
meeting on Wednesday. when the subway
matters Will he taken up. although l am
now convinced that July e would he lhe
proper date TO name AT that time
Neither transit company gave any public
indication yesterday Of what action II
would take on the subway report. Both
are taking measures. however, TO gather
sentiment among the people on the report
so as 20 see how best 20 appeal to the pub
lie. The lnterborough is spending thou
sands Of dollars i'm advertising signs in
Brooklyn and the distribution OF literature
in Manhattan and The Bronx.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-16
BOTH NATIONS DISSENT
Neither United States Nor Mex
leo Likes Chamizal Decision.

RI Paso. Tex. June l5-rhn lnterna'i onal
Arbitration Court. which has been sitting
in tho so-called Chamizal case in III Paso
10 decide the ownership Of 100000 worth
Of property in the southern part Of FL
Paso. to-day rendered its decision. which is
compromise The decision divides the
land between Mexico and I'll Paso. Both
the United states and Mexico dissent.
The Chamizal case has been in contention
between the two governments for over
dozen years. 1t was really brought TO the
fore when W. j. Warder. of California.
filed suit in federal courts here to Gust per-
sons holding title 10 the land under the
Texas laws, Wardsr alleging that he held
title from Mexico. under the thamlZal
grant He raised the point that the land
had been thrown into the United States by
sudden change OF the river, and that
therefore il belonged 10 Mexico.
The tract Il and always has been. physi-
cally and geographically. a part of the city
OF III PaSo Tex. About 5000 of the 5000
inha bitants OF III Paso live upon the tract.
The opinion and the award OF the com
result OF the opinions OF the three com
nlssioners. which agree only AT certain
points Of contact, is all attempted division
OF the tract between the United States and
Mexico. the suggested dividing line being
the channel OF the river as IT ran i'm 1864.
a line which the commission does not at
tempt 10 relocate and which is impossible
of relocation.
Washington. June 15.-As understood
here the decision in the Chamzal Zone
case means practical failure Of the
tribunal. n is thought the whole case
must lie relegated to diplomatic adjust
mont.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-16
DIX ASKED TO PARDON DOGS
French Bulls Illegally Held at
New Rochelle, Says Owner.
TBy Telegraph TO The Tribune

Albany June 15.-Governor DIX to-uaN
received a telegram from Frank s. Howell
of New Rochelle. who evidently is much
aeitated Individual asking executive
c,emency for two dogs The dispatch fol-
lows:
Brandy and Soda. French bulls. legally,
married this day unlawfully imrounded
by local dog robbers in New hoc ...pIe
under quarantine regulatons Baii Idsirg
BY Mavor Colwell. Health Oficer Codolns
and police authorities Household pets
children CRYING situation serious. humane
Society poweress. Community demand
pardon by wire.
The Governor. whose household includes
q fluffy poodle named Cigarette. referred
the message 10 the Agricultural Depart
ment. which is conducting an investisa-
ton.
Mr. Howell said at his home In New no
chelle last nigh. that on Wednesday IN
the absence of his groom. the dog catchers
went TO his barn and carried of both
dogs TO the pound. Mr.. Howell values each
of his dogs at 500. and he said last night
that they had won numerous prizes az
bench shows in the East He said mat ne
tried TO comply with the dog quarantine
now in force in New Rochelle. but had
found IL impossible.
II have tried more than dozen xmas OF
dog muzzles." said Mr.. Howell. and they
have all been unsatisfactory ! have even
imported two kinds Of dog muzzles from
Germany. but they all have faults Jhey
either permit the dog 10 work them on or
cause the animal a great amount OF sur
ferinG.
When found my dogs were gone ap-
pealed 10 Mayor Colwell. and he gave me
no satisfaction DR.. Codding. the heaih
officer was appealed to- with the same re-
suit. Chief Timmins of the Police Depart
ment told me could get my dogs released
II I appealed 10 Albany. | wired TO Gov
ernor Dix and this morning I sent a money
order for $50 10 the state veterinarian.
which is the amount required for the re-
lease OF tho dogs. ! intend TO take the
case into the courts.
Mr. Howell Is n member % the firm OF
Howell 4 Howell. architects. In this city
and ne said last night that he had drawn
nlans for house for a New YORK banker
who Intended 20 build a 5000 home IN
New Rochelle. but decided 10 live III New
Jersey when he heard OF the dog quaran-
tine laws of the town.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-16
MAJOR HEMPHILL DIDN'T SPEAK
Differences with Methodists Prevent
Commencement Address.
By Telegraph 10 The Tribune.

Kichm0nd Va, june l5.--Major J. O
Hemphill. editor Of THE Richmond Times
Dispatch" who was TO have addressed the
graduating class and alumni association Of
Randolph Macon College tonight. declined
at the last moment lie accepted the in
vitation some time ago.
The trouble harks back TO a meeting Of
the Methodist Conference here last winter,
when an editorial appeared attacking the
Rev James Cannon, tr.. who has attained
of TIE brethren were much incensed at the
article. and when II was announced that
Major Hemphill had accepted an invita-
ton 10 speak at Randolph Macon College,
hich is under the supervisor Of the con-
ference. President r. +. Blackwell. Of the
college. vas subjected TO adverse criticism
reports Of which reaching Major Hemphil
resulted in his declining the honor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-16
MEXICO TO ABOLISH
FOREIGN MONOPOl|ES.
None Will Be Renewed or tx
tended, Governor OF Chi
huahua Announces.
AMERICANS BIG HOLDERS
Diaz System of Granting Conces'
sions to End, Gonzales Says
Fair Competition with Mex
lean Capital Invited.

Chihuahua. Mexico, June 15.-ReformS
Immediately affecting millions of dollars
worth of American property In Mexico
were announced tonight Governor
Abraham Gonzales declared that under
the new regime foreign concessions
which might be regarded as monopolles
would not be extended or renewed. and
that every legal effort would be mace to
restrict foreign n.onorolies now existing
in chihuahua. one Of the richest states
in minerals and timber. The properties
are largely controlled by American BTU
ish and German interests. The A'he''-
cans are the lsrges; holders.
"AIl Americans who grieved at the
downfall Of the Dias administration VIII
find that their grief was well ROUNDED
said Governor Gonzales. we 90 no'
intend 20 take away the riches OF any
foreigner who legally holds them, but
We realize that under the Diaz system
the granting of concessions with 'heH
Iunous payments of large sums OIL
money to Mexican politicians was
virtual selling out of Mexico.
For years Mexico has been exploited
hv foreigners until the great body OF the
people have nothing. We were on ire
verge Of becoming = nation Of paupers'
Now all special privileges shall cease II
we can acconpli III it.
we hope to mairtain the friendlleSt
relations with Americans, and we snail
invite all foreign capital 10 come in, bat
there will be no more selling out OF tha
country By pieceneal We will invite
competition, not monopoly. II American
capital wishes TO come here it must be
prepared TO compete with Mexican cap
;tal. No exclusive privileges VIII De
given 10 foreigners.
what are known al company stores IN
towns where large numbers of men are
employed will be abolished. This Will
mean that working people will have the
benefit of buying from whom they please
OF course. we do not intend 10 question
the right Of concessions legally held. but
we shall refuse to encourage or extend
unjust ones.
"Undoubtedly foreigners including
Americans, who profted so greatly under
the Diaz system. will be hard hit by the
new era, but the determination to up
build Mexico and to improve the condl-
tions of her poverty stricken people WILL
l am sure. receive the hearty support OF
the great body of americans
Governor Gonzales said that, beginning
to-day. the export duty on cattle shipped
into the United States would be removed
1t has been decided by the government
TO allow General Orozco TO bring his in
surgent army into Chihuahua With their
arms. The city. while the insurgents are
here. will he protected by commission
of public order, with which the federal
troops will have nothing TO do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-16
MAY AFFECT ANTITRUST SUITS
Evidence Given to Corporal Com.
missioner Can Be Used in Prosecutions

Washington. June l5-Several importau,
antitrust actions which may he brolsh,
against concerns investigated by the BIZ.
reau Of Corporations may be seriously az.
fected by two recent decisions Of the 81.
preme Court. II appears that tie Depart.
ment Of Justice hereafter will BE- at liberty
10 use in an antitrust suit evidence which
has been given 10 the Commissioner o.
Corporations not under oath or IN resp0ns.
10 a subpoena.
In the United Wireless case the Supreme
Court compelled President Wilson TO de.
liver copies OF letters which he had
signed, even though the letters incrmi.
mated the corporation In the so-csl4t
hours Of service case the court held TIA,
the Baltimore q Ohio Railroad was CON.
relied 10 report its own violations ani
that such reports could b. used BY IL
Department Of Justice in prosecuting IT,
II Is pointed OUT that the investigates
OF the United States Steel Corporation 7ss
made without subpnnas or administering
oaths, and the same IL true ~ another
great CORPORATION.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-16
TWO AMERICANS KILLED
Government Reminds Mexico of
Promise to Stop Outrages.

Washington. June 1.-two Americans.
Dr. Foster and Patrick Glennon have been
killed in Alamo, Mexico, and Mr. Sawday,
the American vice-consul at Ensenada. IN
reporting the act 20 the State Department
adds that there IS dangerous turbulence at
Ensenada. and that the MeXicans causing
the trouble wera 10 great extent recruited
in the United States. some being reported
10 he naturaized American citizens.
The state Department has reminded the
Mexican government that some time ago il
gave permission for Mexican troops 10
cross American territory with n view TO
the restoTat ion Of peace ana order in Low or
California, and that II is now depending
on Mexico 10 make these outrages impos-
sihlc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-16
HOW THE SUGAR TRUST
GAINED ITS POWER
Lowell N. Palmer Tells Remark
able Story to House Investl'
eating Committee.
HAVEMEYER'S HIGH FINANCE
Company Got It's Share OF Re-
bates, Watered Stock and
Rounded Up Beet Sugar
Men, He Says.
From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington, June 15.-After voting 70
subpoena Joseph +. Smith. head OF the
Mormon Church, and disregarding re-
quest of Senator Smoot that the Mormon
president be excused, the special com
mttee investigating the alleged Sugar
Trust continued its hearing to-day
Charles r. Heike, former secretary or
the American Sugar Refining Company
and Lowell NJ Palmer, former director
and head of the traffic department for
many years. were on the stand, and the
latter unfolded a remarkable story OF the
high finance Of Henry o. Havemeyer
Mr.. Heikes memory as to the inside
transactions Of the Havemeyer combina-
ton was bad again to-day The COM
mittee. however, obtained oonsideraol BILE
information from Mr.. Palmer, who told
how Mr. Havemeyer and his associates
pro1ted by railroad rebates, how the
stock of the American Sugar Refining
Company was watered and Of Mr.. Have
meyers methods in forcing independent
concerns into the combination.
At the beginning Of Mr.. Palmers testi-
mony Representative Madison OF Kan
sas, who conducted the examination. in
PRODUCED as a basis for his questions a
page from the minute books Of the com
pany's board Of directors. 1t bore the
date Of September G. 1893. and It's prin-
cipal feature was the authorization OF
committee to buy outside refineries. The
page read:
on motion. a special committee consist
ing Of the president vice-president and MT:
Thomas, were appointed 70 fix the price OF
refined sugars; they were authorized in
their discretion 10 make the price Of eranu-
la red not less than three-eighths above the
price of centrifusals of 96 degree test other
refined sugars 10 correspond They were
authorized and empowered 10 purchase for
account OF the company. or hold, any por--
ton of outside refineries al q price and
upon terms to he fxed by them in their
discretion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-16
TO HAVE BOARD or INsBRIETY.

The Board of Estimate yesterday ap-
proved the report of Borough President
McAneny and Borough President Crofn-
we'll recommending that the Mayor, undT
A law passed year ago. appoint a Board
If Inebriety TO provide for the estahllsl-
ment of a system for the scientliic hand,.ns
Of the problem Of public drunkf mess. ile
law provides for the appointment or pfooa
lion officers and the establishment OF
hosnital and home for inebriates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-16
TO PROMOTE MORE POLICE
Two New Captains and Three Lieuten
ants Will Be Named To-Day.

II became known at Police Headquarters
yesterday that Commissioners Waldo
would to-day name two new captains.
three lieutenanis and seven sergeants, ana
that the men To be promoted Wouin ne
taken from the head Of the eligible lists
IN their respective classes.
ON the eligible list for captaincles the
two names al the head are lheutenants
Thomas Never, OF Traffic Squad u. Brook
lyn, and John II. Ormsby. At present at
tached to the Eldridge street police sta
ton. The seTgeents who head the llst for
lleutenants are Thomas T. Hayes. Ed
ward Helaren and Thomas Devine'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-16
TRAVELLERS BAR AEROPLANES
No Death Benefits for Victims of Ac-
cidents in Flying.

Philadelphia, June l5.-The Travellers
Protective Association, in convention here.
discourages the practice Of travelling In
flying machines. Any member OF the asso-
killed will not receive any death benent
from the association An amendment to
the constitution was adopted TO-DAY Iais.
Inc the death benefit from 5000 10 $1,000
for members killed IN railroad wreck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-06-16
NEW CAR FOR TUNNEL TESTED.

The first one Of ninety-six steyi cars to
be used in the rapid transit service r..
tween Saybrook Place. Newark. and New
York was taken out by party Of Penn.
sylvana Railroad engineers yesterday az.
ternoon and run over the tracks 70 the MAJ.
haitian transfer station, and return. The
trial proved satisfactory. The ear has been
sent 10 the machine shops a. Trenton. y
J., where the multiple unit electrical equip
ment will he installed. II will seat fifty
fnllr naSsenRers.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-01
W.cT.u.

The meeting Of the Woman's Chris
tan Temperance Union was well at
tended Friday afternoon, Aug. IS. The
president, Mrs. seid Waddell, presided
in her usual pleasing manner. Mrs.
Annie Harris, superintendent of the
rest tent, was present, and in view OF
the near approach Of the coming fair,
Mrs. Waddell asked that she take the
chair, which she did and suggested that
everything should be in readiness for
the rest tent. Mrs. NJ. f. Edwards,
superintendent OF literature, was pres
ent, and promised that ample reading
matter would be provided. A number
of sofa pillows we're donated. Mrs.
Harris thought she could be able to pro-
vide cots, comforts, medicines, etc., in
case Of emergencies. Other unions in
the county will cooperate with us in
this and a success is assured. The next
regular meeting will be Friday, Sept. l,
in the Sunday school rooms of the NJ.
E. Church at p. m
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-01
Will Show in Tent.

The Jack Raymond Company, which
is billed to play here all the week during
the fair next week, will appear under
canvas in their own tent on the Cobb
lot to the rear Of the Brackin Hotel.
Plans had been made for the company
to appear at Reynolds Opera House,
but the change was made on account
of some changes being made at the
opera house. Mr.. Reynolds is having
a new electric switch board installed and
mere made for the com
pany to appear under canvas for this
reason. The tent seats over two thou
sand people, and the arrangement will
suit the large crows which will
be here to the fair.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-01
Building Better Home.

Mr.. Sam Hampton, of the vicinity OF
Crystal, was in the city Saturday to get
bill of lumber for his residence, which
he is improving with new galleries and
extensions. Mr. Hampton lives on the
Troy and Hickman road north of Crys-
tai and is making an investment in
many of the modern comfortsand con-
veniences of a practically new home.
This gentleman is one of the county's
foremost citizens, enterprising, liberal,
progressive. Some years ago when we
first knew him he was engaged in the
lumber business and one OF a company
of the best operatives that ever handled
a lumber plant. He has been success
full and is now running one of the best
farms in the county. Here's to you,
old friend, for continued health and
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-01

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everything else had failed, and rec
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Creston, Iowa.
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She will treat your letter as
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she has been helping sick women
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hesitate-write at once.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1911-09-01
Bought Interest.

Littleton H. Thomas, one Of the best
grocers in Union City, has bought half
interest with V. f. White on the corner
of college and Home streets, one of the
popular suburban grocery stores. Mr..
White is one of the progressive young
business men and the firm makes one of
the best business teams in the city.