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THE BOSTON LOBE TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1911. 6 FATED TO DIE IN THE P0ORH0USE SHEEHAN STILL MARTINI SURE REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS EVENING GLOBE LATEST 7:30 O'CLOCK LACKS 1 3 VOTES Mrs Mary Nadeau, Daughter of Famous Old Indian Scout, Peter Navarre, Forsaken by Friends and Country. MRS SCHENK BREAKS DOWN Sobs in Court at Her Counsel's Plea. State Witnesses Attacked in Argument tor Detence. 9 WestRoxbury Vacant On the Sixth Ballot for Senator.

MEMBERS!) OFJLECTION As Senator FromNew Jersey Tomorrow. Smith Gives Up the Fight and Releases Supporters. Martine Within One Vote of Winning Today. ilfis Made in the New More Land Taken Up. Transfer of North-End Parcel Rated at $52,500.

IP 4501 York Legislature. OF Prosecutor Handlan Will Close for Government. Insurgents Hold Their Ranks Unbroken. Beacon Hill Residence Figures in a Sale. Jan 24 All tne hard rig done to untangle idlock over sen-id slight results be-jallot taken at noon sixth at noon today.

ALBANY, work that i3 bel the legislative de ator had produce tweeri the fifth yesterday and thf WHEELING, Va, Jan 24-Thecrlm-inal court of Ohio county convened today for the 14th day of the trial of Mrs Laura Farnsworth Schenk, charged with attempting to poison her husband, John O. Schenk. Tiie argument to the jury was resumed by Fred L. Maury, assistant prosecuting attorney, who began his address yesterday. Mr Maury was followed by Frank A.

O'Brien, associate counsel for the accused. It was Indicated that the defence will base Its case largely on the plea for sympathy for Mrs Schenk, the claim of conspiracy having been ellml- TRENTON. Jan 24-James Martine, democrat, received 31 votes when the ballot for senator was taken today in the house, and with the nine votes he received in the senate he came within one vote of being elected. The total vote of both houses was ax follows: Martine 40, Smith 10. Hamill Stokes 22, Griggs 5, Gov Fort 1.

John Kean 1 Necessary to a choice 41. Ex-U Senator Smith, realizing that he could not win the senatorhip released all hie supporters from any further obligation to vote for him, and Mr Martini 's election tomorrow is assured. Prior to the ballot Gov Wilson sent for and had a conference with James Hennessey, chairman of the Hudann Early in the day there was nothing to indicate that Gov Dlx Intended to interfere. The only changes in today's ballot were made by Senator White of Schenectady and Assemblymen Myers- of Schenectady and Martin of Saratoga, who voted for Curtis N. Douglas of nated when Judge Jordan ruled out the eviuence obtained from Mrs Jane Albany.

White and Myers formerly voted for D. Cady Herrlck, and Martin yesterday deserted Glynn for Shepard. The sixth ballot resulted as follows: county democratic committee, and after Democrats William F. Sheehan, So; Hedges, yesterday, who declared that Albert Schenk had spoken of leaving no stone unturned to remove "that woman" from the Schenk famiiy. Assistant Prosecutor Maury reviewed the testimony of the experts who had juawdru m.

sncpara, jauics v. uej rard, Curtis N. Douglas, Martin W. Littleton, John U. Kernan, John A.

Dlx, Morgan J. O'Brien, D. Cady Herrlck. Martin H. Olynn.

1: Alton It Parker, 1. Chamber of Commerce Now StroDger Than Ever. Work Done in 1910 Important Projects Under Way. Harbor Imprwement the Most Far-Reaching of Its Activities. Not' for a long tfone has there been such a call for vacant land In West Roxbury as now.

In addition to the large tracts sold and reported in the Globe three other large parcels are under agreement and the ft'nal papers will go to record In a few days. Judging from indications that section of the city will witness considerable activity the coming spring and summer. Along the line of the Parkway on Washington st and other streets In the Ini mediately vicinity many sales have been closed and building will soon be in full force by the owners, both for investment and occupancy. The valuable tract purchased sometime ago by the Perkins land company, Oscar Lefevre, trustee, and situated on Perkins st, West Roxbury, Is undergoing a remarkable transformation. The company has sold lot 1 on Perkins st, containing 5270 square feet to David L.

Miller. The consideration paid was 50 cents per square foot. John A. Ressler has purchased from the company lots 2 and 3 on Perkins st. near Parkview rd, having a total area of 6750 square feet, at 50 cents per square foot.

This will be improved with an up-to-date modern house. Lot 4, also on Perkins st, with a total area of 3450 square feet, has been sold for 50 cents a square foot to Ethel B. Rink, who acquired for Immediate improvement. John O'Brien has made two purchases from the company. One is lot 5 on Perkins st, 5100 square feet, for 50 cents a square foot, and the other is lot 6 on Parkview rd, with a total area of 3470 sauare feet, at 40 cents per square foot.

Lot 22 Parkview road was sold to Fertl Neuman for 35 cents per square foot. It contains 3960 square feet. Three lots on Parkview road have been purchased by Walter Ernest and Ethel Malley. Lot 23 containing 3860 square feet is taken by the former, while Ernest Malley secured lot 24 containing 3770 square feet The price was 35 cents per square foot. Lot 47' was sold to Ethel at 40 cents examined Mr Scnen, telling how they I had agreed the millionaire packer was suffering from lead and arsenical pol-iinTifnff H.

rHnrt i i Kepubllcan tnauncey JM. uepow, su. Total vote cast, 194. Necessary for choice, 98. lull c-iunia William Bhophan arp an a i leer, or Mrs Schenk.

tne conierence jar Hennessey made a statement In which he advised all the Hudson county members to vote for Mr Martine. In the senate Mr Martine received the votes of all nine of the democratic senators and Stokes received nine votes. There was one absentee. After the senate vote, showing that Martine lacked but one vote to elect him, Smith released all Ills supporters from any further obligation to vote for him. Aside from this release it is known that Mr McGrath, who broke awav from Smith today and voted for Congressman Hamill, would be counted upon to Join the Martine forces in tomorrow's joint session and thus Rive Martine the necessary 41 votes.

After the announcement of the Jav'i pointing out to his opponents that the or the first time since the trial be-democracy of the whole country is Kan Mrs Scnenk broke down and sobbed watching the struggle here, anu that if openly, he assistant prosecutor had a minority of the party refuses to ac- completed his address, which was filled cept the caucus candidate the precedent with invective and hard words for the defendant, and Atty Prank A. O'Brien will impair the harmony of ihe party was opening ror the defence when, overcome by his allusion to "this poor defenceless women here," Mrs Schenk couio. no longer restrain her feelings vi cnen statements at once in- voting uov uson issued a statement. dlcated the line of action to be followed in which he said that the people were to be congratulated upon what lias taken place. The governor said he took it for granted that Mr Martine would be elected and his election, he said, was convincing evidence of the sincerity of a plea of sympathy for Mrs Schenk, a fierce attack fin many of the state's witnesses and the unreliability of circumstantial evidence.

The state was oharged by Mr O'Brien with having brought a horde of Pitt3- in other states. To this the insurgents retort that the fact that the eyes of the nation are on them is only additional reason to maintain their stand. Curtis N. Douglas of Albany, a former state senator and democratic candidate for congress last fall, is Gov Dix' brother-in-law. The appearance of his name on the long roll of candidates was without particular significance.

Considerable mystery developed today regarding a midnight conference at the executive mansion between Gov Dix and Mr Sheehan. Mr Sheehan went and came alone. The governor said today that' Mr Sheehan did not come upon invitation. He called, the governor said, to discuss the situation the democrats ox New Jersey that t.iay burg detectives into the case, merely respect the pledges and principles of to worm tr.eir way into tne airections i their part v. of the defendant and to secure her con- Schenk.

but to rid the Schenk? of John CONFERS WITH FR CURRAN. ment at Boston, and cartage thereon The annual meeting of the chamber or commerce was held tins arternoon, HtAmnhiiP Per sauare foot There is 3422 square wne: tnat tney nad worked; persistently to have her put the poison ton or more at Dresent is i leet. and to inform the governor that a del Walter Mansfield has bought lot 25 egatlon of labor leaders from Buffalo her husband medicine and to catch the same as for a 20-pound case of macaroni or a bag of. nuts. her in the act and not accomplishing trumped up evidence this they had against her.

Parkview road, near Perkins st for 40 cents a square foot. It has a total area of 3680 square feet and will be improved. Lots 27 and 28, 7560 square fee; nav-ing large frontage on Parkview road, have been sold to George A. Stoll for improvement. The price was 40 cent3 per square foot.

Lot 29 on the same street, containing would call at the executive chamber this morning to indorse Mr Sheehan's candidacy. The Buffalo delegation appeared and gave the governor a set of resolutions adopted last week in Buffalo. They called attention to the candidate's labor record while he was in the legislature. The governor received them without comment. Throughout Mr O'Brien's plea Mrs Schenk kept her head bowed on the Mble and sobbed.

The feature of the arguments Is expected to come when Prosecuting Atty Harbor Improvement. Dealing with the question of harbor improvement the report states that perhaps the most far-reaching of the chamber's activities has been its work for the improvement of the harbor Mrs Mary Nadeau and Her Father, Peter Navarre, the Famous Old Indian Scout. The Building is a Typical Forest Home in the Mau-mee Valley in the Time of Navarre. crossed one end of lake Erie on treacherous ice and informed the haughty general that the British and Indians were approaching and would attack his force before daylight the next day, Winchester dismissed him, scoffing at the information, and went to bed that night without taking any precautions. When the sun rose on the morning of the 22d it looked down on one of the bloodiest battlefields, one of the crudest slaughters of early American warfare.

After the historic siege of fort Meigs Gen Harrison of Tippecanoe fame wanted some one to carry dispatches to Maj Crogan at fort Stephenson (now Fremont, O), but the whole country was full of painted savages on the warpath, so volunteers were hard to find. But it was Peter Navarre who was called upon, although he was sick, and once more he answered yes. He left the fort under cover of darkness and reached fort Stephenson before daybreak, entering the fort just as Gen Proctor, with 350 British regulars, together with Tecumseh at the head of 1000 Indian warriors, began a front in East Boston there Is a git at lianoian makes tr.c Cosing plea ror the state. At the meeting of the Ohio county I medical society last night, charges I were made against I)r J. W.

Myers, square leet, was sold for 40 cents stretch of Hats which now at high tide a square foot to Charles Dillingham DUP0NT FALLS SHORT. are covered by water, but which if de eloped would make possible an un who will also improve, and lot 30 Parkview road, was purchased by Harry M. Supt Small Then Telis Beverly That Religion Must be Kept Out of Schools. BEVERLY. Jan 24 Rev Francis J.

Curran, pastor of St Mary's Star of the Sea church, who at the morning services last Sunday charged a member of the high school faculty with bringinp matters pertaining to tho Catholic religion the school, which he deemed were not proper or just to Catholics, and containing statements against the Catholic faith alleged to be without foundation, met Supt of Schools Robert O. Small at the parochial residence last evening and had a long talk with him about the matter. Supt Small agreed with Rev Fr Curran that the subject of religion should be kept out of the public schools, as the schools were nonsectarian. Mr Small visited the high school this morning and had a talk with the teacher in question instructing her that the matter of religion would have to be kept out of the school by her and every other teacher in the future. He said he hoped that a matter of this kind would never have to be called to his attention again.

pPp wamao Kinit tor 40 cents per square root. It is near Perkins st and has an area of 3378 square air Lefavre has agreement papers signed whereby several other parcels will soon be conveyed. Many of the lots have already passed to record at the Suffolk registry of deeds. witness tor tna state in tne trial, alleging that he has engaged in criminal practice, and asking that he be expelled from the society. Dr Myers, in a statement, declared that he will be proved Innocent of the charges brought against him.

The charges were referred to the board of censors for investigation. Dr Myers, who taptHed that he had sold sugar of lead to Mrs Schenk. was attached bitterly by Mr O'Brien. The Pres Bernard J. Rothwell calling the meeting to order.

There was a large attendance. The second annual report of the board of directors was presented. It called attention to the organization of the body by the consolidation of the former chamber of commerce and the Boston merchants' association on June 15, 1909. the first annual meeting taking place in January, 1910. The report stated that the faith of the men who raised the original sustaining fund nearly four years ago and brought about the reorganization of the Boston merchants' association and its union with the Boston associated board of trade iias been amply justified, because the position of the chamber in the community today is far stronger than ever before.

Many benefits have already been conferred on it by the community, and other important projects are still under way, including several great transportation cases, seriously concerning all New England, harbor development projects, the proposed steamship line to Texas, the bringing of new Industries to the city, the industrial and educational exposition to be held in October, the "real Boston" movement, the formation of a New England federation of business organizations and the publication of the extensive survey of New England's resources and possibilities. Dealing with the membership of the chamber the report states that approximately 1O00 members have been added to the roll during the past year, the number on Jan 1 of the present year being 4501. The report advocates the policy of changing the makeup of committees and the appointing to them, in place me nof mature years and judgment who are usually overloaded with other responsibilities, the younger men who DETROIT, Jan 24 The Free Press contains the following pathetic and thrilllhg story, under date of Monroe: Forsaken alike by friends and by an ungrateful country, Mrs Mary Nadeau, daughter of Peter. Navarre, one of the most famous characters in early Ameri Senator's Failure to Get Majority Vote in Delaware Necessitates a Joint Ballot. DOVER, Del, Jan 24 The seperate 'ballot for senator, takjn in the two houses of the Delaware legislature at noon today, resulted: House Senator Henry A.

Dtipont, republican, 22; Willard Saulsbury, democrat, 13. Senate Dupont 8, Saulsbury 8, Robert G. Houston, republican, 1. Senator Drexler, the republican leader, whose independent attitude resulted in a tieup of the senate at the opening, voted for Houston. The failure of Senator Dupont to receive a majority in wach 'house necessitates a ballot in joint session at noon tomorrow.

NORTH END CORNER. The large five-story brick structure, 341 North st, running through to 326 Commercial st, corner of Murphy ct. North End, has been sold by Augustus J. Knight to Thomas McCormick. It is Valued by the assessors at 152,500, of which $24,300 is on the 2859 square feet of land.

The final papers have gone to record. The new owner bought for investment, the consideration being above the total rating. rivaled system oi oock ana railway terminal facilities. The metropolitan improvement committee of the chamber recommended a new harbor line along the edge of the flats, which would make them available for future development, and make it easier and cheaper to build docks because the dredging would be so much lessened. After securing the approval of the state and federal governments, the legislature authorized the expenditure of $3,000,000 for improving the East Boston water front, and the chamber, through a committee of export engineers, is now working out a comprehensive plan of its own for development of these flats.

On the question of the immigrant station the report states that the chamber having brought about a postponement of the final decision regarding it, is now cooperating to obtain a new site which will be desirable. The new accommodations for the fish dealers in South Boston are going ahead rapidly. The state is spending $500,000 on the new pier, which will remove the great fishing interests from wharf, where they have been for over 25 years. This will enable the fish dealers to move from cramped and unsanitary quarters to a location where they can greatly increase their industry, will make wharf available for improvement for the use of some coastwise steamship service, and will secure for the state a tenant who will pay a reasonable return on a large amount of property which has been idle RECEPTION AND DANCE. inference was left with the Jurors "that some one other than the defendant had poisoned the water and medicine, If poison was actually found." Mr O' Brien completed his argument at 11:20 and, after a recess, was followed by J.

J. P. O'Brien, Mrs Schenk's chief counsel. Mr O'Brien declared the defence admitted that there was lead poison and arsenic in the medicine John Schenk took and the water he drank, but that Laura Schenk never put them there. He said the defendant has been conspired against, lied about, and that if poison was admlnlster-ed to the victim it undoubtedly was by another, who desired only to cast suspicion upon her.

OnK poisons were used which could be discovered, as the conspirators knew they would be. comnmea water ana land attack. Navarre staid with Crogan throughout the fight, which lasted until 4 in the afternoon, and it was his knowledge of warfare and the Indian style In particular, that enabled Crogan, a mere boy of 22, with a handful of men, to administer a crushing defeat to Proctor and to drive the English back to Maiden. This battle is known as Cro-gan's victory, and is one of Jhe famous battles in American history. It would take volumes to recite all of Peter Navarre's brave deeds deeds that even the bravest well might VOTING IN WISCONSIN.

BEACON HILL DWELLING. The final papers have been placed to record at the Suffolk registry of deeds in the sale of 46 Mt Vernon st. Beacon Hill, near the corner of Walnut st. The purchasers were the Commonwealth Associates, Matthew Hale et al trustees. It comprises a three-and-a-half story brick and stone dwelling and 1512 square feet of land, taxed for $15,000.

Of this amount $6800 is on the lot. Codman Street, Easton building, were the brokers. Follows Public Installation of Officers of St Valentine Court of Foresters at Melrose. MELROSE, Jan 24 A large number of people from Maiden, Wakefield, Wyoming, Medford. Everett and Stone-ham witnessed last night, in Knights of Columbus hall, the public installation of St Valentine court of Foresters.

Stephen F. Hopkins, chief ranger of the court, presided and introduced Walter J. Ryan DHCR of Boston, who Installed the officers. The degree staff of St Winifred court of Chelsea, comprising Miss Abbie Thompson marshal. Miss Elizabeth Mc-Glinchey, Miss Jennie Dolan, Miss Gertrude McCarthy, Miss Alice Dolan, Miss Margaret McGllnchey, Miss Agnes lrl3-coll, Miss Jennie Mythene, Miss Sadie Thompson, Miss Catherine Fee, Miss Mary McDougall, Miss Catherine Madden, Miss Tessie Lambert, Miss Helen Marks, Miss Lucy McCarthy, Miss Mary adman and Miss Elizabeth Bums, the latter musical director, as- can history, has taken the lonely ride out South fct, in Toledo, over the canal, over the railroau tracks and over the bleak hill to the poorhouse.

Destitute of this world's goods, apparently forgotten, this woman, now 72 years of age, has on many occasions in the past listened to words of praise heaped upon her distinguished parent and now alter all of these years she is compelled to accept public charity. It is a cruel thought that after all of the services that Peter Navarre has rendered to the country, to the states of Michigan and Ohio and to the cities of Detroit and Toledo that his favorite daughter should have to die in the county poor house. Hack in the dark, troublesome days of the young United States w.hen the whole northwest territory was one dark and almost impenetrable forest, teeming with wild beasts and hostile Indians, when the small settlements were attacked almost nightly by savage redmen, it was Peter Navarre, the most famous scout of early America who never said no when called upon to penetrate the wilderness on foot and unaccompanied for miles to summon help for some stricken settlement or beleagured garrison. In the early days of the war of 1812, which were so disastrous to the American army, when the British, under Gen Proctor, with thousands of Indian ailles, started to make Michigan and Ohio untenable for settlers, again it was Peter Navarre who was called upon for lonely scout duty. Had Gen Winchester acted upon the Senator La Follette's Reelection is Regarded as a Foregone Conclusion Tonight.

MADISON, Ws. Jan 24 In the assembly the vote today for senator gave IvaCollete, 49; Weisse, dem, 27, and Kleist, soc dem, 12. Two democrats were absent. The senate will vote on IT senator this evening. Senator Eafollete's reelection is a foregone conclusion.

energy, puouc spirit and enthusiasm, and who sire eager to give their time to the work of the chamber. for many years. The proposed reconstruction of the Boston Maine bridges across the limcn at, or tne exposures he suftered, of. the sacrifices he made that the lives of the settlers and soldiers might be saved from the tomahawk and scalping knife, and that the northwest territory might be saved to the country. And he did all of this knowing that capture, which might happen at any minute, meant an awful death, for Gen Proctor had offered $1000 for his scalp.

He, with his three brothers, had offered their services to Gen Hull, and were included in the surrender of Detroit and paroled, although they denied the right to be treated as prisoners of war, and at once took an active part for the United States. Proctor then offered the reward for Peter's head or scalp. Peter Navarre was born in Detroit in 1785 and died near Toledo in 1874, but be-cuuse he never was an enlisted soldier, the government never saw fit to reward him or any members of his family with a pension. In fact, he never applied for one, remarking when trie subject was broached to him that he preferred that HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY. INJUNCTION IS ISSUED.

This on Bill Filed to Restrain Bernard Tarbox from Disposing of Interest in South Boston Hotel. Judge Rlchfydson in the equity session of the sXiperior court today isued an injunction on a bill filed by Francis M. Carroll, restraining Bernard L. Tarbox from disposing of his interest in the Peninsula hotel. South Boston, which he and William P.

Devtne own. Carroll seeks to reach the Interest of Tarbox in the business' to satisfy a claim of $2500 that he has against him for services In conn ctlon with the elopement of Tarbox and a daughter of Devine. The case will be heard In the merits division of the court at the sitting next Channlng H. Cox was appointed receiver by Judge Hammond of the supreme court today, of the Empire association of Lowell, a fraternal Insurance concern with only one member who is secretary and treasurer. The assets are $250; liabilities The receiver will wind up its affairs.

Charles river is still under consideration and cannot be definitely settled until plans for the proposed tunnel between the North and South stations are made. The report then recites the action of the chamber on the proposed tunnel, in which it was stated that the tunnel would be of great value to the city, that the city should not assume any financial obligation unless an opportunity should arise for it to obtain a new desirable teaming thoroughfare upon favorable terms, that the railroads should pay a franchise tax to be readjusted periodically and that the city or state should have the right to purchase the tunnel after a reasonable length of time, its use being subject to approval by the board of railroad commissioners. Following the installation there were ROXBURY SALES. The German Associates have conveyed to" Henry C. Fitz et al, title coming through William B.

Saunders, title to 276 to 278 Eustice st, near Magazine st, Roxbury. It is a frame double house occupying 3417 square feet of land, the latter rated at $1400, with a total assessment of $7400. The adjoining parcel, 284 Eustice st, owned by Joseph Bischof. was sold to Catherine Lennon, who has taken title. It comprises 2393 square feet of land, taxed for $1000, and a frame house, $4000 being the total assessment.

The final papers have gone to record through the office of George P. Mae-Lellan, the Roxbury Crossing broker, in the conveyance by Harriet F. Wrhite et al to Mary A. Forsyth, of a stone house and good lot on Grosvenor pi, Roxbury, recently sold through the same broker. Two lots on Shirley st.

belonging to H. A. Phelps, have passed to the ownership of the Parker Mfg Co, which bought for improvement and occupancy. The purchaser of two frame houses and about 4000 square feet of land on Fellows ct, extending to Ttleston st, was Keever Freedman. The grantor was Minnie Prochovnick.

DORCHESTER WEST ROXBURY. Chas. Burt of Franklin Before Commissioner Hayes. Charles H. Burt Franklin, wfio was arrested on a complaint by the postal authorities last week, charged with engaging in a scheme to defraud, was given a hearing before IT Commissioner Hayes at the Federal building today and was held In J300 for the February term of the gt-and jury.

In default of bail he was committed to the Charles-st Jail. addresses by Cornelius F. Buckley HIS of Dorcheeter, Walter F. Crowley, the newly installed chief ranger; Rev Fr Francis J. Glynn, pastor of St Mary's church; Rev Fr James A.

Brewin, assistant pastor of St Mary's church and chaplain of the court, and others. information that Peter Navarre carried to him Jan 21, 1813, there wrould have been no massacre at the river Raisin, but after the trusted scout had I ii. icwaiu aiiuuui cimc lu mm eniireiv unsolicited, and this explains the circumstances in which his favorite daugh-I ter finds herself today. TO SING AT WHITE HOUSE. SHERIDAN CLUB DANCE.

Thomas Lynch to Mary M. Withlngton. Wensler at, $1, Q. Mary M. Wlthlngton to Sarah A.

Lynch, Wensley st, $1. Q. IKJKCHKSTRK. William Knight to Linnle C. Cloiijrh, Dakota st.

$1. Q. Limiic C. Clough to William Knisht ct ux. New 35-Foot Channel, After dealing with the subject of freight house facilities the report states that by Dec 31st of this year Boston will probably have its new 35-foot channel from the city docks to the open sea, the work at present being about 82 percent done.

It will be 12O0 feet wide to President roads and 1500 feet wide from there to the sea. The action of the chamber in securing President Tart Sends Special Request to Boston Artist. WASHINGTON, Jan 24 President Taft has honored Miss Lilla Ormond, RAN ONTO SIDING. Accident to Express at Central Village, Conn, Locomotive Left Rails, Five Gars of Passengers Shaken Up. Question of Transportation.

Dealing with the question of transportation, the report states that the most important new department of the body is the transportation department, which is in charge of a recognized expert of long railroad experience. The chamber is now handling cases which involve the freight rates on every pound of goods that goes out of New England. These cases cover comprehensively the entire fabric of rates from New England to every state in the union. The prestige which this department carries throughout the country is an accurate measure of its importance to New England. In practically all of the great transportation questions which are now absorbing the attention of shippers throughout the east, Boston is taking the lead through the fact that the manager of its transportation department has been made chairman of the various joint committees of commercial organizations along the Atlantic seaboard.

This situation is of the greatest importance to New England shippers, because they nave much at stake. For example, the proposed general advance in freight rates now before the commission falls almost entirely on eastern shippers, because it covers high-class goods such as we manufacture, and also affects important food products. One eastern dry goods house which keeps a careful record of all its freight paid estimates that the increased freight charges on its cotton goods to the affected territory would be 175,000 a year. The Increase in freight rates on butter, eggs, poultry and meat products to the city of Boston alone is estimated to be between J300.000 and 400,000. This expense would fall on every man, woman and child in New England.

The strong contest against this advance in rates made by the shippers has attractei the attention of the entile country, particularly through the remarkable argument made by Louis B. Brandeis, counsel for the eastern shippers, who claims the railroads of the country could save a day simply by cutting down administrative expenses if they would but put their minds to it. Mr Brandeis is a member of the Boston chamber of commerce, who is giving his services to the shippers of the east absolutely without charge. Young Men and Women in Army and Navy Garb Take Part in a Very Pleasing Grand March. Upward of 800 persons from all sections of the cfty attended the fourth annual concert and dance of the Sheri After the addresses tnere was a reception, collation land dancing.

Walter F. Crowley wae floor marshal, Stephen F. Hopkins assistant floor marshal, Mls3 Anna Murphy floor director, John Murphy assistant floor director and Mrs Alice Crowley chief of aids. REPORT HARD WEATHER. Incoming Steamships Late as a Result of Severe Battles With Westerly Gales.

Of the 30 passengers arriving here today from Antwerp on the Red Star lin-e Menominee 17 were held by the immigration officials. One was subsequently seleased and the other 16 were taken to the station. There were only two Americans on board. The Menom(nee, in command of Capt Annndsen, left Antwerp Jan 12 and had westerly gales most of the way from the river Scheldt. She was 24 hours late in making port.

A frame house on Wayland st, through to Balfour st, Dorchester, has been sold by Jessie Brooker to Angel Goldstein. It is taxed for $5600 and there is $800 on the 3302 square feet of land. The city of Boston has made a settlement with Hugh L. Flannigan for a small strip of land fronting on Hyde Park av. West Roxbury, for the widening of that thoroughfare.

The following sales were taken from the files of the Real Estate Exchange: References: quitclaim, warranty, deed, mortgage, release. BOSTON CITY PUOPEU. Robert T. Paine 2d to Commonwealth Associates, Mt Vernon st, $1, Q. Augustus S.

Knight to Thomas MeCormlck, North and Commercial sts and Murphy court, fSlP dan social club last evening at Paine memorial hall. The club is named after Gen Phil Sheridan, and Is composed of nearly a score of well-known South End young men. The hall was decorated with the national colors and green and white bunting, and over the platform was a life-size painting of Gen Sheridan and hie famous steed. Representative Joseph Leonard of ward 9, president of the club, was chairman of the reception committee. Some of the guests were: Hon James Donovan.

City Councilor John J. At- st, $1, Q. New Bcctaad hospital for women and children, mortgagee, to John Maloney, Windermere nl. D. Jessie Brooker to Antft'l Goldstein, Wayland and Bulfour sts.

$1. Qt. WEST ROXBURY. Hugh L. Flanagan to city of Boston, Hyde Park av.

$120, W. Robert Swanton to William K. Hamlin. Johnston St. $1.

W. BUIGHTON. 0 Harry N. Squires, mortgagee, to Harry N. Bquires, Stratmore rd and Englewood av, $4000, D.

Maude S. Klous to Harry N. Sqnlres, Strath-mort rd and Englewood av, $1, Q. Harry N. Squires to Mabel E.

Ooode, Strath-more rd and Englewood av, 3 lots. $1, Q. WlMiam P. Natale to Engene Sullivan, L'nlos. st and Howard pi, $1, W.

Wevmouth savings bank, mortgagee, to Mahlon N. Darling, Moutfeni av, $3317, D. CHELSEA. enroll tie P. Chaglion estate to Helen Goode.

Broadway. 51700. D. Henrv O. Chagnon to Helen C.

Goode, Broad way, t'l, W. Fannie E. Jakeman to Elizabeth D. McLaughlin. Broadway, fl.

Q. Jacob Uoldstcln to Ceila Levlnsky, Maverick at. $1, Q. Isudore Kleishcher to Joseph School, Maverick at. two lota, $1.

'Q. REVERE. John D. M. McDougali to John Howlett, Wave av, $1, W.

Steamer Cheviot Range, Capt Moxon, which came in today, left Fowey, Eng. Dec 31, and at the outset she was caught In heavy weather. When oft Sable Island she ran Into a blizzard and CENTRAL VILLAGE, Conn, Jan 24-An open switch on the trolley steam road here sent the Worcester boat express on to a siding used by the trolley, and the locomotive left the rails so near the side of the depot that it is almost miraculous how it escaped crashing into the building. Two extra engines were called, and In an hour and 46 minutes the train with a new engine was making for Worcester. Five coaches cf passengers were shaken up and considerably belated.

Railroad officials say that a switch left unlocked was responsible for the accident. Tho engineer and fireman jumped clear of the engine after putting on the emergency brake. William J. lieviiie to i-atrira j. unlay, Charles st, $1, Q.

Patrick J. Flnlay to Elizabeth Peabody House association, Charles st, $1, Q. Staey Hall estate to Stacy I Hall, Ferry st, 1, D. EAST BOSTON. Enterprise Cooperative bank to Julius Peter-aoo et ax, Everett st.

91, Q. Christian M. A. Ounderson to Joseph Oold-inger. Maverick st, $1, W.

Joseph Goldlngcr to Anna Ounderson, Bennington st, 1, Q. KOXBUHY. Nancy Weld estate, mortgagee, to Nancy Weld estate. Randall st, $1000, D. Joseph Bischof to Catherine Lennon, Eustis at.

$1. W. German associates to Wllltam B. Sanders, Bunt Is st, SI. W.

William B. Sanders to Henry C. Fitz et al, Eustis at, $1, W. Harriet White et al to Mary A. Forsyth, Grosvenor pi, $1, Q.

H. A. I'helps to Parker Mfg Co, Shirley st, two lots, $500. Q. Minnie Prochovniel to Kcver Freedman, Feliowa ct, two lots, Tileston st, $1, W.

'ARROGANT ALIEN TRUSTS." tridge of ward 9, Ex-Alderman Patrick Bowen, Henry BoWen, secretary to Congressman Kellher; Ex -Representative Daniel Thomas B. Mc-Keagney, Commodore James McCarthy, Ex-Councilmen Robert Howell and Isaac Gordon. Representative Leonai-d opened the dance with the grand march, which proved an enjoyable feature. Twenty-live young men and women in army and navy garb took part in the exhibition march, which was admirably executed. Representative Leonard was floor director, assisted by William Brill and George Flynn as assistant directors.

Frank Flynn was chief cf the following aids: Bernard Zlon, Jumes D. Hen-chon. M. A. Devine, John W.

Casey, Jeremiah Donovan, Walter Hayward, James Martin. John B. Walsh. John Cassldy, William Carr. John F.

Sheehan. Martin T. Joyce. Dennie Toterella, John Dwyer, George Devine, John Con-stals. James Donohue and Luke Ken-ney.

Among those present wore: IS WANTED IN QUINCY. MISS LHJki ORMOND. an agreement concerning the times at which the drawbridges across the Charles river and Fort Point channel shall be open and closed is called attention to, as Is the matter of a public boat landing on the water front, which, the report states, is sorely needed, and for which plans have been approved by the harbor and land commission and only await the approval of the war department. The directors have approved the ocean mall bill designed to encourage the establishment of American steamship lines to South America, the isthmus of Panama, Australia, Japan, China and the Philippines. Such a plan would bring Boston within 17 days of Argentina, shortening the time by at ast one-half the present running time, and New England's great shipbuilding interests would undoubtedly be helped by the building of these new steamships.

The organizing of a direct f-teamship line to the gulf of Mexico, the gateway to a territory with over 5 000,000 population, prosperous, industrious and growing more napldly than any other part of the country, is important. Boston having no water Unas loses all the advantage of trade with this territory. Having sent a special committee to Texas to study the subject a line is now being organized and a group of men of the highest business standing in the business world have agreed to terve as directors of the proposed new line. The action of the chamber in regard to the elevated holding bill, the Boston Providence Interurban railway, and a comprehensive subway plan for Boston is recited, as is that on the new telephone rates on which the recommendations of the chamber have been adopted. The compromise between conflicting real estate interests in regard to Copley sq.

the question of industrial activities, and the "real Boston" movement are touched upon. The "real Boston" committee of the chamber la trying bring about legislative action which will recognize as a political unit by some form of cooperation the 40 cities and towns in the district, each at the same time preserving its local autonomy, and its own census rating. Many Subjects Acted On. The report deals in turn with the buying and handling of steam coal, and the abatement of the smoke nuisance, the question of trade extension and foreign trade, and calls attention to the fact that Boston will next year be the scene of the international congress of the chambers of commerce. It improves the Weeks forest reserve bill which will come up for action in the IT senate on Feb 15, and the action taken effectively for the retention of the minimum tariff agreement with Canada.

It restates the position taken by the chamber against the placing of the new high school of commerce on the Boston contralto, with a special request that she sing at the White House on March 10. the seas raked the decks continuously, smashing deck fittings, carrying away two of the ventilators and tearing up the steam pipe coverings. One sea carried away the funnel to the forecastle and the quarters of the crew were flooded. The vessel iced up badly. The Cheviot Range landed 1788 tons of china clay at Portland before coming here.

The steamer has o25S casks and 520 tons of ciay in bulk for here. Another arrival today 'rom abroad was the Amsteldyk of the Holland-America line. Capt De Krol. from Rotterdam. Her officers reported rough weather the greater part of the distance.

The steamer brought in 12i0 tons of cargo for this port and about 900 tons for Philadelphia. Included in her Boston shipments were two steel shafts for the Fore River shipbuilding company. The torpedo boat Winstow recently sold by the government to Capt Hansen of New York, left the harbor this morning in tow of the tug Orion for New York. It was rumored that the Winslow would be thoroughly overhauled at the Olscn repair yard and wrould then be sold to one of the southern republics. Capt Elmer Crowley of the steamer Coastwise, now in port from Baltimore, complains that the gas buoy, markwt 11-A at Point rip, off Great Point.

Nantucket shoal, is extinguished most ot ihe time. Capt Crowley also report that the No. 10 gas turning huoy in rtroad sound was extinguished when FIREMAN ACCUSED. James Grant Sentenced to Four Months in House of Correction. James Grant, alias James Carney alias "The Wolf," appeared before Judge Sullivan, In the first session of the municipal court, today.

He was arrested by Inspector Alber. on the night of Jan 11, In the vicinity of Hanover and Portland sts, while a big fire was being extinguished. The charge against him, to which he pleaded guilty, was attempting to pick pockets In the crowd. The inspector said that Grant, who has been going by the name of Carney lately, Is wanted in Qulncy on harges of picking pockets and attempting to commit larceny from the person. out from the courts there on $10o0 bail.

Grant was sentenced to four months in the house of correction, the indictment warrant going with him. It will be served at the expiration of his Express Rates. The report then deals briefly with the Missouri river rate case, the petition to the interstate commerce commission, in which the chamber joined with over 2W other commercial organizations throughout the country on express rates, and the appointment of a "demurrage commissioner," who Is to act as an lnpar-tial judge when railroad and shippers disagree. In addition, it Is stated that while the rest of the country has been compelled to submit to the establishment of a uniform rule, under which only 48 hours "fre time" Is allowed the shipper for loading freight cars. New England has been given 72 hours on certain commodities for an experimental period of six months, beginning Dec 1.

During thU period the demurrage commissioner wHl arbitrate disputes and observe tho operation of new rules, so as to make a report at the end of the six months. Attention is railed to the securing Xw Boston temporarily of the same ftttM to western points as Baltimore enjoys, and the hope is expressed that this condition will be made permanent. The attitude of the chamber in reference to -the milling and mixing of grain In transit and the securing of rates from the great lakes to Boston, on C-anadian export grain are referred to. Dealing with local problems the report states that attention has been Merchant Marine Congress Charges Gross Discrimination on Part of Foreign Steamship Companies. WASHINGTON, Jan 24 Emphatic resolution charging gross discrimination on the part of foreign steamship companies against American manufacturers and urging congress to take vigorous measures to destroy the arrogant, alien maritime trusts," were unanimously adopted today by the National merchant marine congress.

The convention also petitioned con-grass for the creation of "an independent steamship service of American ships, built for the naval reserve and to be honestly and ably managed in American interests." In furtherance of the merchant marine movement the convention decided to circulate petitions among the labor unions and trade organizations of the country asking them to urge congress to immediate action an behalf of American shipping interests so as to make possible Increased manufacture at home. Representative A. J. Barchfleld of Pittsburg told the delegates that congress would pass some form of ship subsidy legislation at the present session, but it would only be a compromise measure affecting the mall service to South America. James L.

Elwell, secretary of the convention, spoke at length on the benefits that a merchant marine would huve upon the export trade of the country. Chelsea Board of Control Will Hold Hearing Tomorrow. In consequence of a communication which the Chelsea board of control has received from Michael Brown of i Williams st, who alleges Improper conduct on the part of a fireman of the city, the governing body has assigned a hearing for tomorrow forenoon at 10 o'clock. Mr Brown does not mention the name of the fireman, but he is believed to be a member of the ladder company. The trouble, according to the communication, took place last MondaSt Fort hui sq.

while believing that te school should be In the business cistilet The of tic cuamber on question of worlffnen's compensation and the prevention of disease, wage-earner's Insurance, fire prevention and insurance, and delays in litigation is staled, and tne announcement is made that a committee is now engaged in making a careful analysis of the matter of a parcels post. A New England federation of business organizations, representing the commercial interests of the entire section, has been proposed by the chamber and is now in process of formation. A national commercial organization Is needed, working In close cooperation with the department of commerce and labor. The report closes by stating that the outlook for New England for the cham her itself Is most hopeful. The organization on a sound footing and the directors that It has prospects of a most successful future, which would likewise mean a more successful future for Boston and New England.

Brief addresses in the form of reports followed from the chairman of the different committees. Mr A Mrs Araenanlt Matthew lilrminftham John Majree Miss Marie Stanley Miss Agnes Keily Miss Mae Clark Mlsa Helen McDermott Mlxs 10m ma Simmons Mlsa Annette Blgelow Patrick Sheehan Robert Burrlll Joseph Leonard Martin Leonard Miss IJtta Sweeney Frederick Burns Jamea Sulllran Thfimi Keliher Miss A Colbert Mis Nellie CadlRau Ml Marv l-nard Miss Mae Kelly Miss Nellie Donlan Hi ban Howell lleKeagney Jo. in orton Xiarle Tobln MiK8 Vary Callahan Miss Gertrude Riley Miss Potter MtRs Helen Hoag Mlu Mary Olynn Miss Ann I ft Oarr Mtss Man' Sullivan Miss Mary rrleoll MKs Petit Miss Allies Sullivan Miss Mary Coll I M1R Llzxle Shay Miss Mae Collins Miss Nollic Maboney 'Mlsa KHimIwUi Leary Miss KliMbetli Glynn Miss KplUVr Mis Nellie Brennan Mis Kllittbeth Powers Miss Lena Perry John Siicelian Joseph Callahan Clarence Gardiner William Hill Donovan John HeftVrsn -nael Mr Mr I 1 Sullivan Miss Jennie Kiley Walter Collins Mlcnarl Kerney Michael Kerrigan Miss tjadie Kerrigan he passed it last night. will leave here An enor during a fire that broke out in thei tomorrow morr Leyland line st for lg In the holds of the mshlp Armenian. Capt erpool.

Her shipments bushi-ls of corn, 301) 1600 tales of cotton. 100 tons of lumber, MO will include 1.23 tons of pro vi sir 490 tons of hay- He question of terminal house, 5 Williams st, two doors Trom where Mr Brown lives. Mr Brown goes on to say that he complained of the fireman's actions to the chief of the fire department, Henry A. Spencer, and that the ciiief assumed a hostile attitude, and said "he Is the roughest and toughest man in my department, and for calling him a liar he has. the right to knock your head off," Not Al'owed to 3erve as Juror.

PROVIDENCE, Jan 24-Whlle Jurors were being examined In the superior court yesterday for duty before Judge ioe it was found that Ivar J. MaUiewson of 50 Beech at, Cranston, was not a naturalized American citizen and accordingly had no right to serve. He is still a subject of Sweden. given charge 6003 barrels of apples. for tons of Hour, refrigerators of fr cattle and a lot of chandise..