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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
PENSION BILL UP TO TAFT
Only One House Republican OPP
poses Conference Report.

Washington. Nav lo-Thc House. by a
vote Of I73 10 -. agreed to-day TO tho con-
ference report Of the general pension bill
providing pensions UP To 81 day for vet
Grams OF the civil and Mexican wars. Many
Democrats voted for the bill. Represent
atlvc Kent. OF California, cast the only Re
publican vote against It
The measure now goes to President Taft
HIS advisers think he will sign IT, Under
the Constitution. the President haS ten days
In which TO act II he does not sign II
within that time II becomes n law. In
asmuch as the President leaves here to-
morrow on his Western trip. from which he
will not return until May ., he may sign
it before leaving. The bill Will increase
the pension rolls about 100000 a year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
MEAT PRICES ARE LOWER
Wholesalers Out from One .Hxif
to One Cent on Most Grades

Following slight decrease In the cost a,
dr essed beef cuts Of the lower ouaI,,v
noted at the beginning of the week, quota
tons issued yesterday by one Of the lead.
ing wholesale concerns showed that IN.
downward movement had become general
throughout the list. In nearly all instance.
the wholesale prices Of beef have dropped
one-half Of one cent during the last iva
dogs.
Ribs and loins. which had been nark.d
at II cents and 1914 cents pound for cut,
Ct the first and second grade. were one-half
a cent lower in price yesterday. Third
quality ribs and lons went down a full
cent. II cents a pound now being the pr,es
the retail dealers pay for them.
Rounds we're not affected by yesterday
changes, the prices remaining the same al
those asked on Monday-12h. III and 10
cents a pound. Chucks. however. Joined IN
the descent. and went down half a cent for
all three grades-10, 2 and cents pound
being asked for chucks, the lowest whols.
sale figures given them In nearly month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
Iron The Tribune Bureau
Washington, May. 10.
Mr.. RoosEvELT's STRENGTH.

Colonel Roosevelt Is a wonderful SPELL
binder. Even his most enthusiastic sup
porters Will not deny that. When he goes
upon the stump he arouses his hearers to
a high pitch Of enthusiasm-that Is, those
whom he does not antagonize. Untram-
melled by public duties, he has ample time
TO stump those states in which he believes
he has any chance whatever Of winning
delegates. According TO Mr.. Roosevelts
amusing letter to his Minnesota campaign
manager, he has met with remarkable
success wherever there were popular prl-
mar!es and has lost only where the dele
gates we're nominated by the convention
system. This letter has set many OF the
Republican politicians TO thinking ana
figuring. and here are some of the results
Of their deliberations: In the first place
Mr.. Roosevelt forgets completely TO men
tion the fact that in Massachusetts, where
the delegates were elected 10y popular
primary, he was badly defeated by Presi-
dent Taft MI. Taft carried nine districts
as against Mr.. Roosevelts five. Nj Ia1t
carried the entire state on preference
vote by approximately 1000. As Is well
known, Roosevelt delegates-at-large were
elected only by a fiuke. In Illinois oregon
PENNSYLVANIA, Nebraska and Maryland MT
Roosevelt von-but what did he win
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
THE PRESIDENTS DAY.
From Tho Tribune Bureau.

From Tho Tribune Bureau
Washington, May 10. - The president
discussed several subjects with members
of the Cabinet at to-day's meeting. the
last TO be held until week after next
owing to tho Presidents expected ao-
sence in Ohio.
The Salvadorean Minister. Don feuer-
leo Mejia, called on President Tart To-
day as a special minister to thank the
President for the visit TO Salvador OF
Secretary Knox. He presented letter
from President Araujo.
Senator Warren discussed the Wyom-
ing political situation with the Presi-
dent. Senator Townsend and Senator
Bradley said at the White House that
they would not speak In Ohio next week.
They predicted Taft victory in Ono.
Among the callers were Associate JUS
ticc Pitney, Senators Guggenheim, war
rem, Catron, Fall, Lea and Cullom, ana
Representatives Butler, Reilly, Mc"uire'
Tilson. Randell and Anthony.
The President, accompanied by Secrs-
tary Hilles, left Washington tonight lot
Princeton, n. j., to take part In the IN
auguration of DR.. Hibben as president
OF Princeton University tomorrow. lie
will return To Washington early sunday
morning and leave here on the evening"
OF the same day for ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
MEAT HEARING DRAGS ON
Mrs. Crane Repeats Charge That
Inspection Is Lax.
From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington, May 1o.-While the Rev.
Caroline Bartlett Crane repeated her gsn.
eraI charges that the meat inspection laws
are administered In the interest OF the
packers and not OF the stomacts OF the
American people, the House Comr1ittes on
Expenditures in the Department Of Agri.
culture to-day continued its desuitory in.
vestigation OF the allegations contained in
the resolution of Representative Nelson.
the Wisconsin insurgent.
Il was Mrs Cranes third experience on
the witness stand, and committee members
once more had difficulty In settirS her 70
be specific. When called on to dlfsrenti.
ate between conclusions and evidence she
requested the committee 10 order a general
Investigation
Mrs. Cranes chief structure on the De.
partment to-day was that the lax inspec-
ton of meat II due 10 the personnc! IN
charge Of the administration Of tie laws
Before the disclosures In 1905, she testified
Secretary Wilson. Solicitor McCahe and
DR.. A. d. Melvin were the guiding spirits.
II conditions were bad before 1906, argued
Mrs Crane, Il was not to be expected that
these officials would rigidly interpret the
law now.
The Endorsement OF the inspection resu'
lations by a commission OF scientists was
not accepted at It's face value by the Wit
ness, who read a letter from secretary
Wilson. addressed TO her. TO sh1w that
the members of the commission were Sc
lected after they had approved the resula-
tions.
The committee adjourned until to-mor.
row.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
ARREST BOB AMMON TWICE
Legal Troubles Pile in on 800
Per Cent" Miller's Counsel.

Colonel Robert Ammon. who served a
term In sing Sing prison for his connec-
ton with the 80 per cent Miller swlhdllhg
syndicate. was arrested twice within four
hours on staten Island yesterday. one OF
the warrants was for contempt Of court
and the other for grand larceny.
Ammon appeared in the Richmond
County Court yesterday. ready TO stand
trial on an Indictment charging linn with
grand larceny. found on complaint OF his
wife. who charged him with stealing her
treasure box containing jewelry. valuable
Papers and personal effects
While Judge Herman was considering Il
question Of adjournment. Detective Con
lidine WAS present I'm The courtroom with
the contempt warrant This warrant was
issued after Ammon failed TO appear be-
fore Magistrate Marsh on April % to con-
tinue his examination on charge OF grand
larceny preferred by Mrs. Ammon When
Ammon did not appear the court ordered
tiat his personal bail bond OF s2.o00 bo for
feited. and Issued the warrant
As Ammon was about 10 leave the court
house he was arrested by Considine lie
demanded an immediate arraignment and
was taken before Judge Herman. who
paro!ed Ammon I'm the custody Of hts law
yer
When Ammon arrived al ST. George, on
his way back to Manhattan. he was ar
rested 10y Detective Burke on the second
warrant and taken before Magistrate
Handy. at New Brighton, TO be arraigned
This warrant charged Ammon with steal
ing diamonds and teWelry valued at 81 So3
from his wife more than two years ago
He asked that this case be adjourned until
Monday, and again his request was
granted, the court parolng him In the Gus
tody OF his LAWYER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
WOULD HONOR ELLSWORTH,

A long DELAYED memorial 10 Colonel Elmer
+. Ellsworth. organizer Of THE Let F1e
Zouaves." OF New York, and personal friend
OF President Lincoln who was Killed early
in tho Civil War, is provided for IN BIZ
introduced to-day by Representative Far,
Of PENNSYLVANIA, who furnishes an inter
esting history OF the manner in which
Colonel Ellsworth met death. MI
FAR asks an appropriation OF $4,000 10
erect a monument 10 Colonel Ellsworth
in washington. He bases his request on
the following record OF the intrepid officer:
THE nth New York. or The LIST Fir"
Zouavcs' was recruited in April. 1901, from
among the hremen OF New York city, by
Colonel Elmer T. Ellsworth, young man
OF twenty four who before the war had
organized in Chicago fine body oi zou-
ayes and exhibited the zouave drill in sew
eral cities Of the North President Lin
coin, who had been escorted - Washing
ton by Ellsworth, appointed him to SEQ
ond lieutenancy in tho regular army. On
the morning OF May q, when the Union
forces crossed into Virginia, ELLSWORTH g
zouaves occupied the city OF Alexandra.
The colonel the secretary and the chap
lain OF the regiment correspondent OF
The New-York Tribune. and sergeant $
squad were proceeding toward the centre
Of the town when they saw secession flag
fying from the Marshall House. with his
two companions. Ellsworth ascendcd To tho
roof. leaving Private Francis 4. Browne!l
at the foot OF the garnet stairs. ON de-
scending those stairs with the flag in his
LANDS Ellsworth was shot through tho
heart by james 7. Jackson. the keeper OF
the hotel, VINO empt!cd the second barrel
Of his shotgun At BrowEell. The latter,
who was not hit, shot Jackson through the
head Colonel Ellsworth mad endeared him
self 10 President Lincoln, who was deeply
affected by lis death. For several hours
the remains lay In state IN the East Room
Of the White House. Ills Death made pro-
found impression and greatly stimulated
the war feeling in the North" q g. n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11

railroad litigation in his court, didn't you?"
Yes"
AND YOU knew Nh May vas a railroad
u,an ana corporation man
yes, sir
Then you thought these circumstances
would have an influence in getting the OPP
ton Of the CUM property from the Erie 90
yes, ! thought So"
Isn't It fact that May declined 20 con-
summate the deal after he learned that the
Department Of Justice was investigating
the transacuon?'
Il don't know"
when cid you first learn ~ the hives
tirstion?"
When l was calico 10 Washington last
February
Did you tell Judge Archibald that you
had oeen called to Washington bv the At
torney General"
Eyes. did talked 70 him when was
here
Did you and Judge Archibald discuss why
the deal had not been consummated?
Eyes, We talked about IT,"
Wasn't the deal halted oil account Of the
inv estigatlon and didn't you and the Judge
talk about That
We'll, ] tall'd Ia him. don't remem-
her what all W. said, but remember that
tho judge said That IT would be better not to
try and sell the culm He thought II would
be well 10 let e culm stand ard 1t would
be worth moro ONE other time"
The decision not 10 sell II then was
after you learned that the Department Of
Justice was INVESTIGATING the transaction ."
Yes, we decided that about three weeks
ago"
The chairman referred to Judge Arch
bald's visit to General Counsel and Vice
President Brownell OF the Erie after Cap
tain Mays first refusal 10 give an option
to the culm property.
Just what did judge Archibald say to
you about going to see Brownei?" he asked.
He Just said: I'll 30 and see Brownell.'"
said Williams
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
DEMOCRATS HEED TAFT.

President Taft's -ecommenda ton for
the creation CT a commission on indus
trial relations was unanimously approved
to-day by the House Committee on Labor,
which ordered a favorab ole report on the
Hughes Borah bill. The creation Of the
commission is a definite step toward peace
in the industrial world. The bill. which
was introduced simultaneously by Sen
ator Borah and Representative Hughes OF
Tew Jersey, provides for the creation or
commission Of nine members, 10 be ap-
pointed by the President, which shall CO.
operate with the Department Of Commerce
and Labor in an investigation OF labor
conditions, he causes of ldustrial un-
rest, the relations between Employers and
employees, the growth OF associations Of
employers and wage esrners and kindred
subjects. i: f. provided that the commits
sion shall make a report 70 Congress from
time 70 time, and that a final report shall
be made within three years. As suggested
By the President in a recent special mes
sage. tho commission will be authorized
10 conduct Investigations at home ana
abroad, and Will devote its energies 10 the
formula ton o. plan 20 maintain indus
trial peace. Not less than three members
Of the proposed body shall he representa-
tives of organized labor, and similar
number shall be representatives of capi-
tai. An amendment provides that the cN-
penses Of the inquiry shall not exceed
$1,000 The bill mas the support ot
various labor organizations, sociologists'
educators. publicists and philanthropis'S.
including Miss Jane Adams, Samuel Ne
Cune Lindsay. Paul L. Kellogg, D.. I.y-
man Abbott Professor !. ". jerks. I'd
ward T. DEFINE. Or stephen ;. Wise
George Foster Peabody, Allen 7. Burns
ana others. The members Of the commits
sion will serve without nay, but viii r"-
-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
Prevail Standards Vary.

As an example Of the varying standards
" hich obtain IN the new code the section
relating to fire walls was pointed out. which
provides that partitions of brick eight
inches thick may be used or solid or hol-
low terra Gotta or concrete block. solid
gypsum or other approved block at least
four inches thick Also that reinforced
concrete or an approved form OF metal Hath
and plaster may be used II solid and three
inches thick II was declared that nothing
would resist fire so effectively As an eight
inch brick wall and. therefore. that should
b.. the standard with certain other options
included
Tn, committee objected To the new code
idea OF permitting openings up 20 40 per
cent in any FIRE division partition on
floor. suggesting that this plan would lead
to difficulties I'm narrow buildings and rec
ommcnding that the openings be as small as
possible. II was more competent 20 have
frc doors In partitions widely separated
than TO prohibit them from being too widely
separated. il was said. The committee OBJ
j.cted TO the large amount OF wired glass
permitted IN fire division partitions. accord
ing to the code.
The committee called attention 10 the
neglected second floor" as the new code
provides for limiting the number Of work
ers above the second floor and for ample
exits on the nrst floor. but makes no such
protective reference Ia the second floor
workers. The formulators Of the new code
ar, finally advised to submit the document
to some competent lawyer or lawyers for
legal and phrasing revision, in order that
there may not be any misunderstanding in
regard to its Interpretation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
YANKED FROM GAME TO VOTE
No Quorum When Race Question
Comes Up in House.
From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington, May 1n,--Because Represent
alive Roddenbery. a Georgia Democrat, in
tcriected the race question into the consio-
Grafton of private pension legislation IN inc
House to-day. thereby making necessary
call for a quorum, members were yanked
yav from the Washington ball park ana
the sereeant-at-arms had a busy hour
rounding up a hundred or so statesmen
who deserted the chamber early in the after
noon. bare quorum vas assembled about
8 o'clock, and Mr. Roddenbery, who NIL
busters periodically against pension DIS
was voted down, as usual.
Mr. Roddenbery offered an amendment
providing that no pension money should go
10 q pensioner of African descent unless
the white and negro races were segregated
in all national soldiers homes. only eighty
two members were present when the
Georgian precipitatod the race issue. IN
order 20 put Southern Democrats on record
against the negro Representative Mann
made the point of no quorum, and for more
than an hour the House marked time while
taxlcabs scurrled TO the ball park and the
hotels after absentees
About a score of members were found
at the WGshington-Chicago game. ana the
scr geant-at-arms declined to wait for the
enG Of the game before taking his captives
back 10 the Capitol
The Roddenbery amendment was defeat
81 by vote of 1874 to 43. with thirteen
members. the total constituting bare
quorum, voting present
REPRESENTATIVE Roddenbery was highly in
dlCnant that white and negro veterans &C.
cupiod the same building in some soldiers
homes lie read a letter from a white
veteran whose name was not dlvu!ged, pro-
testing against the practice and praising
Mir Roddenbery for his recent speech, in
which he denounced those amendments to
the Constitution which he said sought 10
tut the negro on a social. political and in
tcllectual plane with his superior" The
supporters of the ROddenbery amendment
to require tho segregation Of white and
negro inmates Of soldiers homes were prin-
c,pally southern Democrats
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
FIVE-CENT FARE IS UPHELD
White Plains Mamaroneck Order Wins
in High Court.
| BY Telegraph 10 Tho tribune

Albany, May l0.-The Appellate Division
to-day handed down a decision In the case
q: tho Public Service Commission. I'd Dis
trict. town and village OF Mamaroneck,
against the Westchester Street Railway
Company. unanimously affirming the order
OF Justice A. V. s. Cochrane at the Albany
Special Term directing the railway COM
pany to comply with the order Ct the COM
mission and carry passengers from White
Flains to Mamaroneck for a single fare OF
tve cents.
The court gave TO the company the right
to continue TO issue rebate checks pending
an appeal TO the Court Of Appeals II the
highest court affirms the decision the re-
bate tickets must be redeemed for the ey.
cess ~ fare,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
CANAL DIGGING SLACKENs
Less Excavating Done in Panama in
April Than in March.

Washington, May Io.-The total amount
Of excavation on the Panama Canal route
in April was slightly less than during the
preceding month, the exact figures being
2I54,Ssa cubic yards for April and e.s0s,0l3
for March.
This Is accounted Tor by the fact that
there was one more working dsy In March
than in April ard n,u"h heavier rainfall in
the latter month. IAtte vas also falling
CT IN concrete work l22is7 cubic yards be-
ing le'd IN Aoril, agsins, i2S,S75 wards In
March
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
DEMOCRATS DREAD BRYAN.

One Democratic Senator was frank
enough 10 confess to-day that the De-
nocracy is laboring under the shadow of
William Jennings Bryan. When Senator
Cummins resumed his speech on the metal
schedule Senator McCumber gave him one
or two difficult minutes by asking why
there was need Of such haste 10 revise the
metal schedule when there were Tariff
Board reports on cotton and wool upon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
WOULD HUSH MARINE BAND
May Be Barred from Civilian Balls
and Concert Tours.

Washington, May lo.--The famous Marine
Band mey no longer play on concert tours
or az civilian balls II a bill reported TO tha
House to-day BY the Labor Committee be.
comes a law.
musicians, would prevent members Of the
government band from playing in competi-
ZION with civilian musicians
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
ARCHIBALD WITNESS
CONTRAD|CTS HIMSELF
(. J. Williams Repudiates AS
signment of Culm Bank
Property.
EXPENSES PAID TO CAPITAL
Witness Says Archibald and b.
land Bought Tickets-Judge's
Lawyers May Try to
Show Conspiracy.
from Tho Tribune Bureau J

Washington. May 10-Resuming his testi-
mony before the House judiciary Commit
zee, which Is investigating charges against
Robert W. Archibald, OF the Commerce
Cour;. E. J. Williams, Of Scranton, Penn,
told the investigators to-day that ". p.
Roland, OF thai city. had paid his expenses
70 Washington IN February. when he came
here 70 give information against the jurist.
Mr.. Williams. who was again q nervous
and AT times contradictory witness de-
tailed at length the alleged deals Whereby
Judge Archibald was TO share in the profits
Uf re prospective sale OF the option held
Ly Mr.. Williams. Mr.. Boland and Judge
:. chbald on the "Katydid" culm bank.
The reported Lehieh Valley transaction
was also the subject Of brief inquiry.
w. r. Boland probably will take the
stand tomorrow. following the conclusion OF
the testimony Of Mr.. Williams Subpenas
have been served both on w. P. Boland
and his brother. &. 9. Boland. The former
preferred the charges against Judge Arch
bald, and he also declined to discount
note bearing the signature Of Judge Arch
hald and presented by Mr.. Williams. Ihls
note, for 500. is alleged u represent Judse
Archoald's Interest in an option on Nenez-
uelan lands.
Questions by judge Archbald's ccnnsei
to-day indicated that an attempt Will be
made to show a conspiracy against ne
Commerce Court judge, and II is expected
the Boland brothers will be rigidly cross
examined by the Archibald attorney.
Commissions Meyer, of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, who is accreoiteu
with having first brought the charges 70
the notice Of the President, will be an early
witness before the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-11
Denies Making Assignment.

Williams denied that he ever had made
an assignment Of part interest in the Erie
culm bank option to William P. Boland. 1t
vas this assignment in which Judge Arch
bald was referred to as q silent party.
~ signed paper for BoIand before
ever gought the options" said Williams,
but when I went 10 John Robertson for
an option on his share he told me If Eolend
was interested with ne couldn't have nis
cuIn. SO 7 wouldn't have signed such
paper as this assignment"
representative Carlin, Of Virginia, asked
the witness what lie said after he had
been summoned 10 Washington by W. P.
Poland and had been ushered into the
presence Of the Attorney General
ct told Boland that he had betrayed my
confidence" said Williams. That's what
told him"
when you were summoned last sunday
to come to Washington by this committee
why did you telegraph that you could not
get here till Tuesday,
IL didn't have the money"
who bought your ticket from Scranton
TO Washington that you might get here to
TESTIFY"
Judge Archibald bought it for nc
That was at your request
'Ycs. | asked him to do 1t.
Williams admitted that he secured let
ter from Judge Archibald TO Captain May,
of the Erie Railroad. when the deal was
first considered. because he thought the
tendency of the railroads cases before
Judge Archbald's federal court would have
influence getting the deal through with the
Erie. Williams said that Judge Archibald
drew the contract for the sale Of the culm
bank interests to the Laurel Line; that
once Judge Archibald called up the Lehigh
Valley Railroad Offices. and that when tie
Department Of Justice began investigating
the matter Archibald advised him to let the
matter rest
Clayton Questions Williams.
Chairman Clayton asked Williams why
Captain May had refused 10 give an option
when he first approached him. II the cum
was on the market. Williams said he had
no idea.
"Why was II necessary for you to get
letter from Judge Archibald before Captain
May would give you the cpuonY'
"well, thought II wouldn't hurt me 10
have letter from the Judge"
What made you think so?'
Judge Archibald ana Captain May were
well acquainted"
you knew Judge Archibald was a fedora!
Judge at the time and had considerable