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New-York tribune., 1911-02-14
COTTON FUTURE HEARINGS
Senate Committee TO Vote on Reporting
Bill Next Friday.

Washington. Feb. 13.-The Senate Com
mittee on Interstate Commerce decided to-
day. after spirited contest. 70 give a fur
ther hearing next Friday on the House bill
10 prevent speculation in cotton futures
but agreed that a vote should be taken on
the measure at the same meeting.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-14
ARMY AND NAVY NOTES
From The Tribune Bureau.
Wa shington. Fpbru;

SUGGESTIONS FROM NAVY EN-
PLOYTS-Acting Secretary Winthrop has
determined to adopt in the Navy Depart
ment practice that has grown up in the
great civil manufacturing establishments OF
the country. of inviting suggestions from
employees for the betterment Of the service.
10 has issued a circular letter promising
the employees due credit on their efficiency
records for such suggestions for improve
mants in business methods as meet with
the approval Of the department
New-York tribune., 1911-02-14
ORDERS ISSUED.-The following orders
have been issued:
ARMY

ARMY.
Captain CHARLES l.. j. FROHWITTER. coast
artille.y from Walter Reed General Hospi-
TEL District OF Columbia; 10 proper station.
First flouteuaut ROBERT STERRETT, 9Th cav
airy. TO general recruiting service Fort 10
HATH AWAY. 9th cavalry.
FIRST Lieutenant WILLIAM II. ALLEN. medi-
cal corps from Walter Rsed General Hospi-
tai District OF columbia; 10 proper station
First Lieutenant WALTER !. SCOTT. 10th cav
airy. 70 general recruiting service. Fort Nc
Dowen relieving Captain LEON J. HOACl,,
18Th Infantry Who VII proceeI WIN imis m
regiment from San Francisco, May q, 10
Philippines.
Second Lieutenant WILLIAM II. CONLES, 4th
cavalry. assume charge construction woIk
al r-ort Meade vice captain JAMES >
PARKER. Gusrter1nsster 80 West Point
military AcadEmy a. assistant constructing
KENT. ist cavalry, to his regiment
Dental surgeon JOHN u. MiLI.IKiN. from
philippines. August Is; 20 san Francisco
Leaves Of absence: captain THEODORE Il.
PACKER commisssry. one month upon re
lief from duty IN Philippines. First Louten.
ant WILLIAM T. MLAUGHLIN. medical
,sfGye s,Gy IPFy I?IPFy 0P PAGE oH Hedioa d coTs foar
months upon relief from duty in Philippines
sptsia lrNnY Ia. ~ WfS5ANT s5Asy s sn cnpsn iqtsh
Mi'RRAY BALDWIE: sth Infantry, ioar
months from AFTil l$ W a Eirsi sDo TeiisPaGi' Rs
PLSiR. medical reserve corps twenty three
dave; Captain LEON L. Roach l5lh In
duty 10 May 4 Lieutenant colonel DAyIp,
T.. BRAINARD. deputy commissary general,
ihIce months upon relief from duty IN
Philippines.
tisuteuan, Commander L. 7. EckHARDI DO
tachcd The Yorktown; home await orders.
I,oy,onor, d 4. WEAVER. detached the Ian
caster. 70 temporary duty, the Indiana.
Lieutenant r T. SCRANTON. detached the In
depeudeuce: 10 this NorktoNn.
to,,era,t T. II BERRIEN, 0etafhed Naval
tcademv. 10 Bath Iron Works. Bath. IN
connection with hting out the ITiPpe ana
du, in command when commissioned
Passed Assistant surgeon W. q. FARWELl.
detached naval station. Guantanamo; to the
sogth Carolina
Assistant surgeon ". }. RlDDICk; d'tsch.d
fhe south Carolina. to naval station. Guam
tanamo.
MOVEMENTS or WARsHIPS. Tho fol
lowing movements of vessels have been re-
ported 70 the Navy Department
ARRIVED.
,-.b I.T1c Dolphin. ~ Port an Prince. the
New YORK the Albany and ih" New or
leans at Manila, the Rsiley. at washing
ton: The Prsir", at charleston.
Feb. fa-The Marietta al TonpNns'ulc
Feb. l3 The wilmington. At Hong KONG.
SAILED
FEB. 10 The Dolphin, from Guantanamo. for
Port-au Prince.
rch 1.-THE I.eonidas from Portsmouth. n. IL.
for Hampton hoads. ne Nc al. from PM
Cglgoa. from navy ysrh. Ne" YORK. for
Guantanamo. the Louisiana. the Kansas and
Ge New Hampshire from ssrnsna Bay FOR
stsutausmo: the Lebanon from Ssnana
gay for Ssn Juan; the he Long and the
Tinrey from N6Wb'rn y. g.. foi whining
ton. \, =.
Feb. ~ me Are'huss. nqm Port Arthur,
TeA. Tor Eey West
The Prairie which left Charleston on 10Th
inst for Boston. has returned 10 Chsrle5ton tor
New-York tribune., 1911-02-14

DEMOCRATIC CUNNING.-The Demo
Gratis believe they have hit upon scheme
dictated by remarkable political sagacity.
They purpose TO pass some sort Of tariff
hill--they are thinking chiefly Of one re-
vising tho wool schedule and appending
tho resolution approving the reciprocity
agreement as ride: This is. OF course,
based on the assumption that the reciproc-
ity agreement viii not he approved at this
81 ssion. That. they declare, will place tho
President in an awful hole He has said
New-York tribune., 1911-02-14
PETTY OFFICER DROWNED.

san Diego, Cal. Feb. l3.-J. f. Gbbon, a
petty officer Of tho third class on the
cruiser South Dakota. was drowned in San
Diego Bay last night by the overturnlns
OF rowboat. GibbOn enlisted at Detroit,
Mich in 1897
New-York tribune., 1911-02-14
LONDON EAGER FOR K. C. S. BONDS.

London, Feb. i3.-Subscrlptons for the
S,0o0.CCo OF Kansas city Southern Rail-
way refunding and Improvement mortgage
per cent gold bonds cl sed at noon to-
day, having been largely over-subscribed
New-York tribune., 1911-02-14

Milwaukee. Feb. l3.-Tho Milwaukee
Publishers Association. comprising All the
daily newspapers OF the city. unanimously
adopted resolutions to-day favoring The
ratification hy Congress Of the proposed
reciprocity agreement between The United
States and Canada
New-York tribune., 1911-02-14
LEr r.lerrarh 70 rhc rrlhnn.-

lby Telegraph 10 The Tribune
Peoria. H., Feb. Zone thousand bust
ress men OF this city to-day sent telc-.
gram 10 President raft and Congress favor
Ing reciprocity with Canada
New-York tribune., 1911-02-14

slight repair. and is expected to leave to-mor-
row for Boston.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
ALARM FOR STEAMER.
Passenger-Carrying Vessel Is Long
Overdue at Pensacola.

PENSACOLA, Fla, August 12.-The
steamer Tarpon, which was scheduled to
arrive here at o'clock this morning from
Panama City, Fla, has not been heard
from and some fears are entertained
for her safety. Whether she went aground
during yesterdays hurricane or 10 in
some sheltered bay may not be known
for some time.
The Tarpon is a freight vessel which
carries a few passengers. The number
of these Is not known. Uncondrmed re
ports reached here this afternoon that
there was a wreck on Caucus shoal. but
nothing definite can be learned. It Is
still impossible to get into communica-
ton with small places scattered along
the coast and find what damage was
done to them.
Pensacola suffered only slight damage.
considering the velocity OF the wind and
amount of rain which fell.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
HURRICANE SWEEPS COAST.
Wind Reaches Velocity of Ninety
Miles an Hour.

PENSACOLA, Fla, August II. - The
first West Indian hurricane Of the pres
ent season to strike the gulf coast swept
over this city and vicinity late yesterday
and continued until early today. Although
the wind reached a velocity Of ninety
miles an hour and there was heavy
downpour OF rain. Pensacola suffered
comparatively little. timber interests and
small vessels being the hardest hit. For
a time today Pensacola was cut off from
the outer world by the loss of telegraph
wires Communication was restored late
In the day. however.
Fears are felt for the little steamer
Tarpon, which was due to arrive at Z
O'Clock this morning from Panama City,
Fla. with a cargo OF freight and a small
number of passengers Nothing has been
heard from her since she left Panama
City. Whether she has been disabled,
driven aground or has sought some bay
for shelter from the hurricane is not
known.
Unconfirmed reports reached here that
vessel had been wrecked on Caucus
shoal. but nothing definite could be
learned 1t still impossible to get in
communication with small places scat
tered along the coast to find out the ex-
tent OF the damage to those places
Evening star., 1911-08-13
CUMM|NS BILL VOTE
TO Be | /: TAKEN MONDAY
Will Determine Whether the
Monetary Commission Shall
Report on December 4.

A vote on the Cummins bill requiring
the national monetary commission to
make Its final report on or before De-
cember 4. 1911. will be taken in the
Senate tomorrow afternoon. The voting
on the bill and all amendments will be-
gin at :45 o'clock
There is eevry reason to believe that
the Cummins bill will be passed, since in
several tests of strength on this measure,
it has been shown that the friends Of the
commission are hopelessly in the minor
ity. The agreement to vote TOMORROW
was reached by unanimous consent.
Burton Asked for Vote.
There was no discussion of the measure
yesterday, but Senator Burton Of Ohio,
a member Of the commission and it's
champion on the floor of the Senate. ask
ed that a vote be taken Monday
Senator Burton will offer an amend
ment to the bill, 1t is said, disseminating
the salaries of all members Of the COM
mission not now serving in Congress
Active members of Congress on the COM
mission receive no extra compensation
Senator Burton will also offer an amend
ment giving the commission until jan
uary 10, 1872 to make its report. and an
other continuing the commission as q
purely congressional body.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
Senator CuII0m Predicts
Reelection for Mr.. Taft

CHICAGO. Ill, August Ex-senator
Shelby M. Cullom came openly into tho
field today for the renominatioa and
election Of President Taft. The senior
senator from Illinois announced his po-
sition in a statement made to the Tribune
In Washington.
'It is my opinion the President VIII be
renominated," said Senator Cullom, who
faces a direct primary for reelection.
II see no one else In the field. The
services rendered by Mr.. Taft 10 the
country deserve recognition In the shape
of denomination and reelection"
The statement from Senator Cullom
followed closely upon advices to him
through the Tribune that copies OF et-
ters sent into Illinois from Washington
had been made public.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
sLASHEs THREE WITH RAZOR.
Dispute Likely to End, It Is Said,
in Two Deaths.

WILMINGTON, N. c., August IA
special from Goldsboro says that at
Greenleaf, village north Of that city.
late this evening. Bryant Tarlton.
merchant, in q dispute probably fatally
slashed with a razor Caesar Pate and
John Horne and seriously cut William
Pate. all white.
The wounded men will be taken to
Goldsboro hospital.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
BROTHERS, FIGHT FATAL.
One Attempts to Kill the Other and
Is Himself Slain.

BOOMSBURG. Pa, August 12-Hear-
ing that he had been accused Of burning
his brothers barn two nights ago. Abra-
ham Peterman Is alleged to have at
tempted to kill his brother John and
was himself beaten to death by his in
tended victim today. Abraham Peterman
was more than seventy years old and
his brother was near the same age.
The fight occurred at John Peterman's
barn In Sugar Loaf township, near here.
Each was armed with stones. and life
and death struggle ensued Until both
lay helpless. Abraham Peterman's
brains were literally battered out and
John Peterman is said to be at the point
of death as a result Of mis- injuries.
The tragedy marked the end OF feuo
of thirty years, the brothers living on
adjoining farms.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
WOMAN SHERIFF Is DEAD.
Miss White Of Hagerstown Had
Been Her Fathers Deputy.

Specfal DISPATCH 20 Ine Str.
HAGERSTOWN. Nd, August 12.-Miss
Adelaide Garnett White. the only woman
who ever officiated as a deputy sheriff in
Washington county. died today at the
home Of her mother in Hagerstown from
dropsy, aged forty years She had been
in ill health for some time.
Miss White was daughter of the late
Sheriff Daniel White, and during her
fathers administration she acted as his
office deputy, filing the Office to the COM
plete satisfaction of her father as well as
those who had business with that Official
Miss White lis survived by her mother
and five brothers and sisters.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
ATHLETE INSTANTLY KILLED.
Mysterious Shooting on Schuylkill
River, Near Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. August 12.-While
returning in motor boat from a river
park tonight, James Hepburn. jr.. twen-
ty-three years old. of this city, was shot
and instantly killed on the Schuylkill
river The shooting is shrouded in mys-
terry, but the police believe that the man
was the victim Of stray bullet care
lessly shot from the marshes lining the
river
Cant Reeder. the only other occupant
of the boat, who says he noticed nobody
along the bank of the river and did not
hear the report cf the shot, is held as a
witness
Hepburn was a well known runner
about five years ago, having been a
member of the Irish-American Athletic
Club of New York.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
THREE SHOCKED TO DEATH.
Employees Of Railroad Contractor
Killed bv 2.7OO Volts.

GRAFTON, w Va, August 12.-John
Naughton, twenty mine years old. Of Har-
risburg, Pa; Joe Valensee, thirty-twe
years old, and Nike Fiarri, thirty. years
old, were instantly killed by 2.7OO volts OF
electric current yesterday. The men were
employees of railroad contractor and
were raising a derrick.
In making fast guy wire they drag
ged the wire cable across the feed wire
of an electric road, wearing of the in
sulation, making a perfect contact and
getting the full force of the current.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
HiIleS Will Not Admit
Authorship of Letters

NEW YORK, August l2.-Charles u.
Hiiles. secretary to the President de-
clined tonight to admit the authorship
Of letters said to have been written by
him In behalf OF President Taft to per
sons In Illinois. asking for an estimate
Of the work Of the present administrs-
ton, or to discuss them.
IF wrote a letter and marked 1t con-
fidential / think it would be a dangerous
thing to discuss It," Mr.. Hilles said. 81
would not care to talk about anything
that may have written on White House
stationery and marked confidential"
Evening star., 1911-08-13
Rankin Says His Letters
Were Strictly Personal

George @. Rankin, q national bank re-
oeiver. with Offices here. acknowledged
tonight he had sent q number OF let
ters to friends in Illinois asking their
opinion on the general political situation.
not only a. 1t affected national but the
state campaign as we'll Mr. Rankin. until
last year, was president OF the Repub-
Ncan State Association OF Illinois.
my letters Of inquiry" said Mr.. Ran
kin, were entirely a personal matter. L
sent them simply because 1 am interested
In Illinois politics. Mr.. Hilles did not
know that / sent out the letters. nor did
/ know that he had sent any. / had
never talked about the matter with him."
Evening star., 1911-08-13
Mrs. Reese Becoming Famous.

lola. Kan. August 12.-Mrs. Ella
Reese. who, after four days In jail.
threatened with a period of work on the
city rock pile. was pardoned yesterday by
Mayor Boliinger and released over the
protest OF Judge Smeltzer, who sentenced
her. was arrested again today and is In
jail again.
This time the charge IL contempt Of
court Tor alleged failure to apear as
witness at trial.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
INSUBORDINATE AT SEA.
Vessel Stewards in Police Court at
Montreal Under Charges.

MONTREAL. August 12.-The fifty
seven stewards OF the Allan liner Vic
torian, who refused to obey their officers
commands to serve the passengers in any
capacity, were arraigned in the police
court here this morning charged with in
subordination on the high seas and
neglect to perform their duties.
All the accused pleaded not guilty and
were remanded until Monday.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
LA FOLLETTE'S OPPONENT DEAD.
Judge Charles N. Webb Of Wisoon-
sin Dies of General Debility.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. August L.
Judge Charles NJ. Webb. seventy-eight
years old, for thirty years Judge Of the
seventh judicial circuit court died today
from general debility.
Judge Webb had held many state Of
fees during his career and was q promi-
nent candidate for the Office Of United
States senator in 1906 when after .
hard contest he was defeated by Robert
M La Toilette.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
Jumps From Train to Instant Death

NEWTON. Mass, August 12-Eluding
the physicians and attendants who were
accompanying him to private sana-
toriunl. 7. L. Oliver wealthy citizen OF
BYaintree. suffering from nervous
breakdown. jumped from a window of a
passenger train on the Boston and AL
bany railroad last night and was instant
ly killed.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
KILLS TWO, SHOOTS SELF.
Michigan Man Then Fires Three In
effective Shots at Officer.

HASTINGS. Mich, August 12--Henry
Hitmansperger. fifty years old, today shot
and killed his wife. fatally wounded his
daughter Christine, eighteen years old.
then fired a bullet into his own. forehead.
He may recover. When an officer arrived
Hitmansperger. weak from loss Of blood,
fired three more shots without effect.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
TRAVIS WINS CUP.
Defeats Gorton in Final Match of
Golf Tourney.

MANCHESTER, VT. August 12-Walter
]. Travis, the Garden City veteran, today
won the final match with r. r. Gorton
OF Braeburn, In the contest for the first
presidents cup, at the Ekwanok links, by
up and to play. This is the second
time Travis has won the cup.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
What Mr.. Rankin Asks.

In Mr.. Rankin's letter he says. In part /:
ITO an Illinois man up q tree. a long
distance from home. the political situa-
ton in the state does not appear en-
couraging.
with the best intentions. may / in
quire as to your candid views on this
subject?
rs there, in your good judgment. i'm
minent danger OF the party losing the
state?"
Rankin asks the favor of q candid reply
and begs for Information regarding the
Illinois situation.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
CADETS ROUSE TOGO
Admiral Is Enthusiastic Over
West Pointers.
GIVEN HEARTY RECEPTION
Visitor, Standing Under japanese
Flag, Reviews Corps.
ATTENDS AN AFTERNOON TEA
Naval Fighter Will Be Guest of Col.
Roosevelt at Oyster Bay
Today.
GIVEN HEARTY RECEPTION
ATTENDS AN AFTERNOON TEA

NEW YORK, August I2-After a
moonlight trip down the Hudson on
board the Mayfiower. the President S
yacht. Admiral Togo returned here at Iu
o'clock tonight from West Point greatly
pleased with the honors accorded him al
the Military Academy.
His reception there was the most de-
monstrative that has been accorded him
during his American visit. On his part,
it was apparent that he was markedly
impressed by the efficiency of the cadet
corps and with the potential future use
fulness of its members to the army into
which they will graduate. He commented
particularly on the manifest efficiency of
their training and their vigorous physical
appearance.
The admiral dined aboard the Mayfiower
tonight and sat on the quarterback talk
ing enthusiastically with Commander
Taniguchi his aid, of the splendid ap-
pearance of the cadets.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
Taft Asks Committee
To POSTPONE Its Action

President Tafts wish, expressed in
telegram yesterday from Beverly to the
Senate committee on foreign relations,
that II the arbitration treaties with Great
Britain ana France were to be amended
action should be postponed until next De-
cember. was disrcgarded by the commit
tee. The committee after amending the
treaties by striking out paragraph 3 of
article 3. which confers special powers on
the proposed joint high commission, yes
terday reported the treaties to the Sem
ate, and the Senate later considered them
in executive session for nearly two hours
Before leaving Washington President
Taft made strong representations to MEM
bers Of the committee Of the vital i'm
portance of the retention Of the very pro-
vision which the committee decided to
high commission the right to determine
disputed questions without reference to
the Senate.
Both President Taft and Secretary
Knox have taken the position that the
paragraph In question is necessary to
the proper operation Of the treaties. The
President gave senator's to understand
that he would not yield in this matter
without a severe struggle. Some Of ais
friends believe that he would prefer 10
see the treaties fail Of ratification than
to see them adopted by the Senate with
this paragraph eliminated. 1t has even
withdraw the treaties. but some OF his
closest friends say that instead he will
undertake to defeat the suggested amend
ment.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
Rigid Quarantine Not Needed.

DR.. Folks opinion was that strict quar-
antine of the attendants Of cholera pa
tients was not necessary AS long as the
attendants washed their hands and
changed their clothes he believed they
should be permitted to go home. The
cholera germ, he said, could be received
only through the mouth.
Evening star., 1911-08-13
DR.. DOTY IS UPHELD
BY NOTED PHYSICIANS
Drs. Polk and Flexner Give
interesting Opinions Re-
garding Cholera.

NEW YORK, August 12.-Two distin-
guished physicians. who testified at the
state quarantine investiga ton today to
their belief in the efficiency Of Health
Officer Doty. incidentally gave some in
teresting opinions regarding cholera.
DR.. William Polk, dean of the Cornell
Medical College, characterized fumigation
as useless sop to public superstition
DR.. Simon Flexner, head Of the Rockefel-
Ter Institute Of Research, said he thought
DR.. Doty's work at quarantine had set a
new standard for the whole world. The
danger from cholera did not come from
developed cases that could be identified
he said, but from the cholera carrier"
whose identity could be discovered only
through careful meteorological examina-
fiou
Evening star., 1911-08-13
Pleased at Reception.

Admiral Togo was greatly pleased"
said Commander Taniguchi to an Asso-
ciated Press representative aboard the
vessel. lat being so attentively received
at perhaps the greatest military school in
the world. Being told by the command
ant that some of tho cadets he saw at
drill had only been in the academy a
short time, he was impressed with the
speed with which the young men adapt
ed themselves to the magnificent military
bearing of the older classes"
The review of the cadet corps py Ad-
miral Togo furnished pretty picture on
the green meadow opposite the main
academy buildings.
The Japanese flag was placed where the
admiral stood. A large crowd Of excur-
sionists formed a thick line around the
parade ground, and when Admiral Togo
left the grounds he was roundly cheered.
Attends a Tea.
Not small part Of the days activity
for the distinguished japanese was the
social side. He attended an afternoon
tea, at which a number Of the officers OF
the post and their wives, as well as
scores of young girls and the senior
cadets of the academy, were present. The
admiral, with modest bearing. walked
around among the guests without the
least sign of consciousness OF the atten-
ton he was attracting. At no time dur
ing his tour has he attended a function
at which so many women were present.
The senior class of the cadets gave him
a characteristic West Point cheer before
he left
During luncheon at the academy
earlier in the day the admiral was paid
the highest compliment he has heard
thus far on his tour. Gen. Barry, In
proposing a toast to the admiral. spoke
of him as "the greatest living naval
hero in the world"
Going to Oyster Bay.
Tomorrow Admiral Togo and his
party will travel in a special train
from New York to Oyster Bay to lunch
with Col. Theodore Roosevelt The
luncheon will be private. Ever since
the close Of the Russian-Japanese war.
Col Roosevelt and Admiral Togo, said
Commander Taniguchi tonight. have
been in frequent correspondence. and
the invitation of Mr.. Roosevelt was q
direct result OF the admiraps desire to
meet the former President while tour
Evening star., 1911-08-13
Copy Of White House Letter.
CONFIDENTIAL
The White House.

washington. d. c.. August 8, II.
MY Dear Sir:
Il should be very glad to have you
write me your estimate Of the work of
the present administration and TO have
you give me frank statement as to the
sentiment Of the people in general. and
the republicans in particular, with respect
to the course Of the President Such a
letter would be treated as confidential.
unless you were willing that it should
later be utilized by some reputable news
paper engaged in endeayoring to sense
the situation.
Il have recently had occasion to write
a friend in Topeka. and am taking the
liberty OF inclosing q copy of this letter
In order that you may have my personal
point of view.
sincerely yours,
CHARLES ID HIIL,ES"