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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
ELECTRIC COMPANIES LOSE
Sewage Board Awards $685.
900 Machinery Contract.

The contract to supply machinery for
the Newark Bay pumping station Of tho
Passaic Valley trunk sewer mas been
awarded TO the Camden Iron Works. Of
Camden. n. j.. for $4,000. There were
three other bidders. the Watts-Campbell
Company. OF Newark. being highest. with
proposal OF 2760oo.
In giving the contract To the Camden
concern the PassaIc Valley Sewage Com
mission disposed of the protests filed by
the General Electric Company, the Pub
lie Service Electric Company. the Inter-
national Steam Pump Company and the
Babcock e. Wilcox Company against
specifications drawn for the work
These concerns, weeks after the bids
had been advertised, and on the eve OF
opening OF the only proposals received, OBJ
Jected to the specifications. charging that
they limited competition. The specInca-
tons were drawn by William NJ. Brown,
chief engineer OF the commission.
\ public hearing was held. and II was
disclosed that the specifications did no,
limit the competition. but that the chief
object OF the protest was 10 obtain q
chance TO install electrically driven ap-
paratus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
H.P.M'KEAN SEEKS DIVORCE
Philadelphia Charges His Wife
with Desertion.
fRv Telegranh ID The IrIbune.

PHILADELPHIA. July 9.-Henry Pratt Nc.
Kean. millionaire coal operator, entered
suit for divorce at Norristown. Penn, to-
day against his wife, Marian Shaw Nc
Kean, alleging she deserted him on July
1. 1910. A master will be appointed TO
take testimony in the case
Mrs. Mexican. who recently inherited
$4,000, 900 from her mother, is the niece
OF Professor Louis Agassiz. OF Boston,
and she has been living in that city 10
be near her son, Quincy Adams Nc
Kean, a student at Harvard. The other
son. Henry Pratt Mexican, jr., lived until
recently with his father at Penllyn. the
country seat of Mr.. Mexican.
In the libel Mr.. Mexican cites that he
was married on June 3, 1889, immediate
" after his graduation from Harvard
The couple continued TO live together
until three years ago. when. IL is alleged,
Mrs Mexican of her own volition desert
ed her husband and has since lived in
Massachusetts.
The eldest son, Henry P. Mexican. IT,,
was married in Boston to Miss Elizabeth
Perkins Lee on June ! and is now on his
honeymoon.
The McKeans for many years were
conspicuous in the society life Of Phila-
delphia and New York. Mr.. Mexican is
the great-grandson Of Thomas Mexican
one of the signers of the Declaration OF
independence. He was also the grand
son on his mothers side Of George Mif-
fin Wharton, a famous constitutional
LAWYER of this state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
SHORT DELAY FOR STILWELL
Former State Senator Will Not Go TO
Sing Sing Until Next Week.

Stephen J. Stilwell. former State Sena-
tor. convicted Of attempting 10 extort a
bride. will not go to Sing Sing this week
in spite OF the fact that the District At
torney intended TO ask that sentence
should be imposed tomorrow unless Stil.
well had some statement to make 10 him
regarding other dishonest practices at Al
bany.
He will probably be sentenced Tuesday
District Attorney Whitman said ths'
Sheriff Hamburger called on Linn TO say
that IL would be more convenient for him
to take stlwell to Sing Sing on Monday
or Tuesday than on any day this week.
1t was said that Stilwell he'd made 10
overtures 10 the District Attorney.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
LOBBY PROBE
VOTED BY THE HOUSE
Whole Subject of Influencing
Legislation Improperly Will
Be Gone Into.
LAWYERS TO BE ENGAGED
Sessions of Special Committee
of z Are Expected to Begin
Next Monday-All Meet
ings To Be Public.
tFrom Lre Tribune Bureau. J

Washington, July 9.-The House to-day
voted 10 conduct lobby investigation IN
dependently of the Senate inquiry. and
Speaker Clark appointed a committee of
seven members. which will Immediately
take the trail Of 'insidious Hobbies" pres
ent and past, seeking to influence legisla-
ton by Congress. The widest powers OF
investigation are bestowed upon the
House committee.
By vote OF 104 TO lO2 the House recon-
sidered its action denying the committee
the privilege Of employing counsel TO as
sst.
The lobby investigators OF the lower
body, who will probe not only the activi-
ties of the National Association of Manu-
facturers revealed in the Mulhall charges,
but Hobbies in general. consists OF Repre-
sentative Garrett, OF Tennessee, chair
man; Representatives Cline. OF Indiana
Russell, Of Missouri. and Roddenbery, of
Georgia (Democrats) Representatives
Stafford, of Wisconsin, and Willis OF Ohio
Republicans), and Representative J. l.
Nolan, OF California Progressive).
Cline, Willis and Stafford are out Of
town, and the chairman telegraphed them
tonight, asking them to return at once.
Chairman Garrett expects 10 begin hear
ings on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
WOULD SCATTER MARINES
Mr.. Daniels Wants Strong
Forces in Several Places.
From The Tribune Bureau.l

Washington, July 9.-The Secretary Of
the Navy said to-day that II was his idea
that d strong force Of marines should be
stationed at Philadelphia, another force
on the Gulf OF Mexico. another In Pan
ANA. and stlll another somewhere on the
Pacific Coast Such an arrangement. ne
declared, would prove beneficial and efec-
tive.
This comment was made during a dis
cussion Of Secretary Daniels's visit yes
terday to the Philadelphia yard, where he
Investigated the proposed enlargement OF
marine quarters at that place. Mr.. Dan
iels Is opposed TO constructing more
buildings for marines at Philadelphia
maintaining there are others elsewhere
which may be occupied as at Pensacola
Secretary Daniels has been In confer
ence with the commandments Of all the At
lantic navy yards on several occasions
One question is the hitting OF every yard
for the construction Of naval vessels
battleshps In the bigger yards and gun
boats in the smaller ones Mr.. Daniels
thinks that every yard should be ready TO
build some kind of ships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
OSBORNE AVOIDS CORNISH
Anti Tammany Man Near Viii.
son, but Fails to Call.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Cornish, y. H., July 9.--Thomas NJ. Os.
borne, Of Auburn, n. Y, active in the
anti-Tammany forces in New York STATE
spent last night in Windsor. He did NOT
call on President Wilson, although the
summer White House is close by.
Mr.. Osborne visited the Vermont state
prison this morning, and spent some time
inspecting that institution. He was great
w interested in the new prison work
which the state of Vermont has recently
taken, he being a member OF the State
Prison Commission Of New York
The anti-Tammany man would not com.
ment on the Cohalan trial in progress at
Albany, but appeared to take rather a
pessimstic view Of the result.
After visiting some Of his friends Mr..
Osborne left this afternoon for Springfield
Mass. where he will visit his sister.
President Wilson and his family took
a long motor ride down the Connecticut
River Valley late to-day, making a wide
circuit Of the country surrounding their
summer home. They went along the Yer
mont side for many miles and returned
over the New Hampshire road.
Earlier in the day the President mo-
tored to Hanover for nine holes Of golf.
on his return TO Cornish he yielded to
the pleadngs of the photographers, who
had been unable to get close enough TO
him for pictures since his arrival, and
posed for a few minutes.
The President announced no change in
his plans tonight, his intention being to
leave here on Sunday afternoon, unless
otherwise advised by Secretary Tumulty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
$4,000 BATH FOR STATUE
Freedom" on Capitol Dome,
in Steeplejack's Hands.
[From Id Trlhune Bureau. ]

Washington. July s.-Whether or not
the new freedom will wash. the
Goddess Of Freedom will, as was demon
stated to-day when a gang Of men started
I'm TO give the goddess. Iwho adorns the
top Of the dome of the Capitol a much
needed bath.
Miss Freedom, who stands 10 feet .
inches in her bare feet, Is anything but
dainty maiden Judging by the cost OF
her bath. for which Congress has appro-
priated $4,000. and by nearly carload OF
soap which is ready for use in the opera
ton.
Freedom. whose crown contains numer-
Gus costly platinum tips. frequently takes
electric treatments and hardly summer
passes that some Of these tips are not
melted of by the lightning, hut that does
not serve 10 keep her clean, and from
time 10 time Il is necessary to erect
scaffolding around her and send up a
gang OF steeplejacks TO scrub her win
soap and water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
SEES REVENUE HOLD-UP
Smoot Says Courts Must Settle
Tariff Provisions.

washington. July Eff the tarin re-
,,s,or hill becomes a law, as II has been
passrd upon by the Senate Democratic
caucus many Of its provisions will be
tied no I'm the courts for Interpretation
in the opinion OF Republican Senate
leaders.
Senator Smoot. a Republican member
or the Finance Committee. declared To-
dav that the changes in phraseology ana
reclasslfcatlons In the bill were such that
II would take four years Of court pro-
cedure To settle just what they meant.
and that revenues In the meantime would
be held ND.
importers" said Senator Smoot have
lawyers engaged for no other purpose
than to pick out flaws or alleged flaws
Of phraseology and legal precedents that
have been established by past court de-
clsons VIII avail nothing in this bill.
That Democratic Senators, in view Of
the failure Of the caucus 10 pass strin-
gent binding resolution, are going to be
permitted 10 vote for amendments TO the
wool and sugar schedules is another
claim made to-day by the Republicans
who expressed the belief that amend
ments would pass cutting out free raw
wool and free sugar but that the House
conferrees would insist on the original
provisions, that the Senate conferrees
would Weld and that all the Democrats
finally would approve the conference re-
port.
The final draft Of the Underwood Sim
mons bill was completed tonight by the
majority members OF the Finance COM
and the nTlnter. N6nlr-
man Simmons is expected TO report IL to
the Senate this week. but debate on the
measure Is not expected TO begin until
next week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
SIX SOLDIERS KILLED
Thirty Hurt in Philippines When
Car Jumps Track.
rom The Tribune Bureau. !

Washington. July Six enlisted men
Of the army were killed and thirty others
injured yesterday, when fiat car laden
with soldiers going TO drill jumped the
track at Fort Mills. at the entrance Of
Manila Bay, according TO a cabled report
received at the War Department from
Major General Bell. commanding the
Philippines division.
The dead are: Private James Names.
quartermaster corps, and Corporal Louis
y. Koenig and Privates Himer Hertzin-
ger, John Paul. Albert r. Wills and
George Hughes, OF the 95th Company
Coast Artillery Corps.
The residences and next Of kin OF the
victims Of the accident are as follows:
Private Names, father Wiley Names
Flatlick, Ky; Corporal Koenig, friend
Paul Wichert, No. PA 9Th street. Jersey
City; Private Hertzinger Anderson, Ind,
father Henry Hertzinger. Charlottesville,
Ind: Private Paul, mother Mrs. Mar
garet Paul. No. 61S Cornelia street.
Brooklyn: Private wills, mother Mrs Ida
NJ wills, Hardin, Mont; Private Hughes,
father Willis Hughes. No. 204 South Ad-
mire street. FL Reno. Okla.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
; Only Rate Question Decided.

The commission found the rates in
question to be excessive and I'M
reasonable, but did not take up the
other charges. Commissioner Meyer,
who wrote the opinion, said
The complaint contains numerous
allegations not connected with the rate.
All OF them relate TO the manner OF
conduct OF the carriers business in
certain respects. The commission is
charged with the duty of keeping itself
informed with respect TO the manner
in which this business is conducted
and therefore this report might well
devote attention 10 such matters.
However, the petitioner is primarily in
terested in the rates in question. and
we are disposing of that feature of its
complaint at this time to avoid the de-
lay which a fair consideration OF the
collateral issues might necessitate
The extent to which. If any, such coll
lateral issues will be dealt with in a
formal report is q matter for future de-
termination"
In the subsequent investigation the
commission did not go into charges eN-
cept as they related t. the rates
There is a general investigation Of the
coal trust. however, when may include
an inquiry into the ruthless tactics Of
the trust companies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
HOUSE "SPY" 0USTED
McMichaels, Accused by Null
hall. Loses Government job.

Washington. July 81. II. McMichaels,
charged by Mulhall with being a spy at
the Capitol IN the employ OF the Ma
tional Association Of Manufacturers was
removed to-day from the government
rolls. McMichaels was formerly chief OF
pages in the House, later messenger
acting as doorkeeper, and several
months ago was appointed IAN elevator
conductor I'm the House office building
upon the recommendation of Representa-
tive McDermott. of Illinois.
Colonel Mulhall charged that while
holding these positions at the Capitol
McMichaes was a principal spy OF the
manufacturers organization on the "un-
dertakings and the movements" or Repre-
sentatives, and received $50 and upward a
month from the association. Superin-
tendent Woods removed McMichaels as
the result Of disclosures, and Speaker
Clark to-day signed the order appointing
temporary successor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10

branded as bald lies" Mulhalls pub
lished statements that former Repre-
sentatives Pearre. of Maryland; NreeAnd'
of New York. and Bannon, Of Ohio were
removed from the judiciary Committee
at the behest of the association through
the influence of former Representative
watson
Pearre's health had TO do with his fall
ure OF reassignment. Mr.. Mann declared.
Vreeland never was member OF the
Judiciary Committee, and Bannon faiied
Of reassignment because he was not re-
elected TO Congress.
Representative Henry replied by quot
ing a statement from Pearre that he had
been removed by former Speaker Cannon
at the instance of the Manufacturers AS
ISOLATION.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
GRAND JURY TAMES REPORT
Drops Criticism of Wilson and
McReynolds on Frisco Gases.

San Francisco July 9.-The outgoing
federal grand jury. whose report was re-
jected by Judge Van Fleet yesterday be-
cause 1t criticised the course of President
Wilson and Attorney General McReyno!ds
in the Diggs- Caminetti case, involving the
resignation Of United States Attorney
John l.. McNab. to-day presented an ex'
purgated report, which the court accepted.
I'VE have noted with the utmost re-
greet" said the report, "the resignation OF
Mr. McNab. During his term Of office we
have learned TO regard him with the Ut
most respect and confidence. and we feel
that the Department Of Justice and the
public service have lost one Of their very
best officials"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
AGED HOTEL MAN DROPS DEAD
Home in Lodging House After Loss
of Fortune.

Michael Finnerty, slxty-seven years old.
who lived for many years In the old First
Ward and was active in Tammany Hall,
fell dead at Vesey and Greenwich streets
yesterday afternoon Finnerty was the
owner of Finnertys Hotel In Washington
street until recently. His fortune gone, he
had been working as Waterman and
living In lodging house
Policeman George Elliot, OF the Leonard
street station, saw the man fall and sent
In a call for an ambulance. DR. Conky
said death was due to natural causes.
Mrs. T. Hinchey, OF No. 6s Laight street.
Finnerty's daughter, took charge of the
body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
Farmers Help Sought.

II. II. MobleS Of Prairie Grove, Ark,
president Of the State Farmers Union,
said he was at the New Orleans meeting
called by Bowen. He signed telegram
to the Arkansas Senators at Bowen's die
tation asking for a hearing for Arkansas
cotton interests.
I'm slow to make accusations" said
Mr.. Mobley but / have come 10 know
that at all our meetings. state and ma
tional, we are surrounded by men who.
want us TO do something for their in
terests."
Evidence that the National, Association
of Manufacturers is preparing TO make a
fight 70 uphold it's reputation before the
committee was presented to-day in the
form of a request that ex-senator AL
drich, ex-Speaker Cannon and others
mentioned in the Mulhall letters be sum-
Inoned as witnesses. The committee took
the request under consideration, but
Democratic members appeared disposed
to summon only what witnesses they
chose
Tho association has employed Robert
McCarter, of New Jersey, as coupsel dur
ing the investigation, and permission will
probably be asked OF the committee to
enable him TO cross-examine Mulhall and
other witnesses.
The suggestion that the lobby which
was supporting the "no-tolls" provision
embodied in the Panama Canal act when
that subject was under discussion in Con-
gress was made 10 the committee to-day.
Senator Nelson expressed the opinion
that this was one of the matters that
should be taken up. Shippers and cham
bers OF commerce Of the Pacific Coast
were particularly active in bringing what
influence they could TO bear on Congress
TO remit tolls or coastwise shipping. Leg
lsative agents kept in close touch with
the situation in Congress while the bill
was under discussion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
ALTAR BOY BROWNS

The outing of the altar boys OF ST.
Francis Xavier's Church, in West 18th
street, at Yonkers, yesterday was married
by the drowning of Edward Mcclure.
thirteen years old. of No. PIG West 18th
street. Mcclure ran ahead Of the other
boys and, DOMINIC bathing suit, jumped
into the Hudson River at Glenwocd
avenue.
He swan several hundred feet and then
was seen TO throw UP his hands. Several
of the older boys jumped into the river
10 help him, but he went down before
they reached him. His body was re-
covered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10

eft TO rigbSenors haiman Nelson and Cummn

circles. The near fstlcuffs between
REPRESENTATIVES Brown and Ragsdale'
the bitter exchange Of personalities be-
tween Chairman Glass and Representa-
tive Eagle and the general pickering
which occurred in yesterdays conference
are admittedly hurting the chances Oh
the administration currency bill and are
causing Democrats to long for the return
10 Washington OF President Wilson ana
Mr.. Underwood the majority leader VINO
may act as peacemakers'
Leaks" concerning what transptres IN
the secret sessions OF the Democrats ana
the somewhat lofty attitude OF old mem
hers Of the committee In trying 20 force
the new members 10 swallow the admin
istratIon bill. In the framing Of when
they had no part. as well as a genera
disagreement over the fundamentals OF the
measure. have brought about the present
serious situation I'm the Glass committee.
Public Hearings by Senator'S
Chairman owen OF the Senate Bank
ing Committee has called meeting OF
the entire committee tomorrow. I'VE
will have public hearings" he said.
Examination Of several features or the
currency bill was begun to-day by the
currency and banking committee OF the
chamber Of Commerce OF the United
States. I'm special session here. 1t is prob
able that several days will be consumed
in the discussions before the committee
prepares report to the board OF d.
rectors
It was said al the headquarters OF the
chamber that the committee was not OPP
posed 10 the bill as it stands but ne
lleyed Il needed strengthening in several
,.tnI M rflclIlara
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
Fear No disturbance"

Representative Buckley. chairman OF
subcommittee, filed a long report solemn
ly recommending publicity OF the deliber-
atoms OF the committee and asserting
that the open door policy would inspire
public confidence. The report expressed
the belief that no unruly persons would
disturb the open sessions. and that at
does not seem reasonable to suppose that
the committee meetings will be seriously
disturbed"
Chairman Glass and Representatives
Brown, Weaver, Wilson and Korbly held
out against even the make-believe pub
Lefty policy, but the Lindbergh- Buckley
resolution was adopted by vote OF II
to 8.
There are Democratic hopes to-day that
when the majority members resume
their star chamber conferences to-mor-
row better feeling may prevail. The Sc
rious wrangle I'm the committee yester-
day afternoon. as reported in The Trib-
une has been the subject both OF mer-
rlment and deep concern in Democratic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-07-10
| ackawanna Railroad Ordered
to Paw s31,175.90 Reparatlon
to Independent Company.
VICTORY FOR THE TRIBUNE
Crusade Led by This Paper
Barred Remarkable Methods
of Anthracite Monopolists
Against Competitors.
[Ernm The Tribune Bureau

Washington, July 9.-Reparation IN
the sum Of S3l,175 30 is awarded the
Marian Coal Company in a supple
mental decision announced to-day oy
the Interstate Commerce Commission
in the action against the Delaware
Lackawanna G. Western Railroad Com
pany becaus of unreasonable rates
char ged the complainant for the trans
portation of anthracite from Iaylor'
Penn, to Hoboken, n. j., and New
York liShteraCe station.
The report of the commission an
nounced to-day clinches the victory OF
the Independent coal operators ana
sustains the crusade waged by The
Tribune last year against monopolstc
operations Of the so-called anthracite
coal trust.
On June s, 1912, the commission Or
dered a reduction of rates between ray
lor and the New York market, to take
effect on August II last, but deferred
action in regard to the petition for rep
aration amounting to 55,23S y pend
ing further investigation.
To-days order directs the railroad
company to pay the coal company S3l'-
175 90 on or before September l. the
amount including interest.
Allegations Against Trust.
Allegations made by the Marian Coal
Company were among the most sensa-
tional ever filed with the commission.
The more important contentious were
as follows:
That the railroads rates were I'M
lust, excessive and discriminatory.
That competitors affiliated with the
trust enjoyed lesser rates.
That the complainant was assessed
switching charges not made against
trust concerns.
That favored shippers were charged
rates whereby they could make a
profit
That the defendant refused to make
public the rates charged TO all con-
Germs.
That the defendants routed the ship
ments Of the complainant over wholly
unnecessarily long routes. thus secur-
ing unreasonable freight charges.
That the defendant deliberately
built dams" to divert a stream from
the compliments washeries.
That the defendant wilfully ignored
fire in its culm banks. which de-
stroyed 5000 tons of the complain
| ants material.
That a monopoly was maintained
through the device of the Temple
Iron Company, the directors Of which
were presidents Of railroads consti-
tuting the coal trust"