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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
OF the Democratic minority. tia bill was advanced
third reading

OF the democratic minority. thu bill was advanced
20 third reading
me onief objection to the bfll is that IL involves
an enormous expenditure OF the city's money al
the direction or the State The supervision of this
tremendous undertaking Is to be placed entirely IN
the names OF commissioners appointed by the Gov
erhor Inc authority OF this body OF men appeared
20 De "eHnigh unlimited. according to the pro-
NiSioHs OF the bill as first reported. The amend
men's' Whlch seek TO limit their power are so
general, however. that they seem superficial The
amendments are four in runber-hTst that the
pehcitures OF the Commission should meet with
the approval OF the municipal authorities: second
mat report Of all expenditures should be made
% N commissioners every three months 20
llie mayor 2no the Controller; third hat a detailed
mohthIy report OF all the proceedings Of the Com
IralsS.on should be made TO the Governor and the
mayor. and fourth, that railroads should have
the same rights in the tunnels on the bridges
ms fourth amendment ought obtain for the
4iIl the support OF all the railway companies
II Wss known at the time when the bill first
reported by the committee that It in the
nam approved OF by the Republican organization
me amendments which have been made may there
Iore pe IN line with suggestions from the or
ganza tion and in its present form il will probably
sage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
SHORT SESSION SCHEME.
Mr.. PIATT SAID TO HAVE ISSUED
DERS-IMPORTANT LEGISLATION
AT ALBANY BEING DELAYED.
Icy TELEGRAPH 70 THE rRrBuNE-l

Try TELEGRAPH 70 THE TRIBUNE-l
Afharv. Feb 14-Seuator Plat. IL appears. be-
lieves that the Legislature should drop all legis-
ls,fon II Importance and adjourn as early
March - Republican politicians think that
Beniau.in 2 O6eIL II. the chairman OF the
Republican state Committee. brought these or
ders from Washington, but they express doubt
z-hether Governor Roosevelt viii concur in THIS
rolfcy. since he appears 10 be candidate for
-zr,-rrlfrat for for Governor. and would natu-
rally desire 10 20 before the people Of the State
with a creditzble legislative record at his back.
thus far the Legislature has done nothing.
and has LEFT undone many things which the
voters q the State expected it would do as soon
IS il met II was naturally expected. for in
srs1ce that bill would At once be passed re-
healing the charter Of the Ramapo Water Com
-a-v This bin viii have its first hearing on
thursday next. and powerful opposition TO il is
being made by some leading organization Re
publicans Nothing has been done toward the
adoption OF the recommendations Of the Canal
Advisory Commission Of the Commerce Com
mission The bi4i Ior the appointment OF
commission 70 revise the charter OF New-York
City Is stiu in the hands OF the Assembly Com
rlittse or Cities. Neither poCy OF the LeglslaJ-
IRE has VET passed d bill repeating the Horton
STARRING act There have been hearings on the
Stranahan Mortgage Taxation act, but more are
The session is thus 4 barren one. and Governor
Roosevelt cannot point 10 a single enactment OF
interest. Moreover. no act has vet been passed
giving the Tax Commissioners sufficient apprO-
Driarion 70 carry out the Franchise Tax act.
which was the principal enactment of the Legs
larure OF 1893
There is a suspicion that the leaders Of the
Republican organization. il the interest Of cor
poratfons are trying To sCarve out the State Tax
Commissioners and thus practically prevent the
enforcement Of the Franchise Tax act. which II
was naturally expected would materially lower
other taxation.
Leading Republican members Of the Legislat-
1re say that they desire q short session, but not
az the cost OF nOT passing bills ike the bill
pealtng the charter Of the RamapO Water Com
pa1y, thai repeating the Horton SpaTing act, or
some legislation toward the Improvement Of the
canals q the State and the revision Of the
charter OF New-YOrk- National issues. they de-
clare, may largely occupy the attention of voters
his year. but nevertheless State issues viii
also be considered. in view Of the fact that
Governor and other State officials 10 be
elected Il Is therefore essential. they argue
that the Legislature should pass some creditable
legislation before leaving Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
LIVE TOPICS AT ALBANY.
SOLDIERS HOME INVESTIGATION.

Albany. Feb 1.-THE Witnesses examined at the
afternoon session OF The investigation OF the Sol
dlers' Home al Bath we're George c. Dinsmore Of
New-Tork City, formerly chief engineer at the
Home. and Colonel Shepard Mr.. Dinsmore testt-
red that in his opinion conditions II the instftu-
ton had materially improved under Colonel Shep-
ard He had never seen Colonel Shepard under the
influence OF liquor. and had never heard him abuse
members Of the Home strong language 10
them.
Colonel Shepard stated that IN the change from
the system OF visiting cergyrnen TO resident chap
lain he had incurred the displeasure OF Trustees
EarEhUrEt and Campbell. He produced in evidence
q number Of letters from Trustees Parkhurst and
Smith recommending men for appointment TO sub
ordinate places II the institution Many Of the
communications from Trustee Parkhurst stated
thar the men were good, faithful and excellent
Republican, re admitted that the vouchers showed
that there about - which he should have paid
personally for expressage and freight which was
charged % the State His explanation was that
the bills had been brought 20 his attention
By the Cuarperulaster- The hearing viii be con-
ttcCe6 ro-morroT-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
N SENATE AND ASSEMBLY.

Albany. Feb. 14-IH the Assembly to-day mo-
ton 10 reeona-1ir Senator Browns fish and game
oil vas -osr. This biz passed
BY Nr Slater Permitting the WOmen's Prison
Association and Home 10 visit institutions for the
care and custody Of criminals allsoe-
naes-anrs ana women charged with crime
Adjourned until Thursday al L o'clock
L the Senate to-day the hill Of Senator Thorn
ten limiting the tire in which actions for NAL
practice may De brought 20 two years was passed
The Senate refused recOmmit The McEWan
bin which allows savings banks 10 invest IN the
bol6s and MORTGAGES Of the Chicago ana Alton
Railroad Company and il was advanced 70 thlrd
reading
ADORNED until Thursday al i o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
-0PF0sED VIGOROUSLY By BANKS.

RECENT RULING THAT CALL LOANS ARE TAX
ABLE UNDER THE WAR REVENUE Law
The question Of the right Of the Government 10
rax securities pledged collateral for call loans
has again come Up, through a recent rliIhb y
80 ,,T-,r,,sst,rer NJ internal Revenue the effect
not can loans are taxable under the first para
orsnb ~ Schedule OF the War Revenue law.
Under the Commissioners original ruling upon the
subject made last summer cali ioah eoiiAteral wa
,srdaa a. ..nleeEes Of personal property TO be
.o-ad a. ,ba rate OF g cents for the first 81 800 and
y cents FOR each additional 500 lent making the
Charge about five cents on slve II ne new ruiis
saou. 80 e .9o Cents a 500 The local banks
st2orcemenf ~ the first ruling ana they are ais"
opposing me present position Af ;ss by me Is
nlnarss only xhen there has been sale" or an
-, saie which Is evidenced by VIII
asfsellietL =. written memorandum of
seIivery or transfer No rnsmoranogm Is rsag,r s
by the act. they point o., 81 AZ. Aas othsf s
rat Of q sale o agresmsnh 70 s~~~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
PROSPERITY OF TIE soUFH.
SENTIMENT FOR EXPANSION Projections ~
HOME INDUSTRIES AND SOUND
MONEY GROWING.

Baltimore. Feb a CSpeciaD--WiIHann s WItha-1.
OF Atlanta the president Of tventy-seven banks ~
Georgia and Alabama and the head OF several cot
ton mills. was conspicuous figure at the annual
meeting or the directors OF the Guardian Trusc
and Deposit Company to-day He says
great change OF sentiment has come over ~,
Soulh II IS Tor expansion. and OOks 70 rEe Phil
IPpes as tne open door 10 the trade OF the Chinese
empire II does not mater what the natives az
the island are to-day We put them IN s1aDe
so that they Will rave need for articles that were
never dreamC OF as salable in SUCH markets
ErotectlOn IS another doctrine which the raoIdfv
Hu4llpiying manufacturing interests OF the south
causes 70 grow stronger every year IL means 10 Us
me looking IT-er cur family IN this The
SOOIh IS Tor sound money. and attack made On
noEeSJ money In the Bryan campaign was uer BY
the South with the greatest Republican vote in i-s
history II bryan Is nominated agau I would nor
De surprised 70 several Southern States carried
by the Republicans
There has been some effort toward a repeal q the
10 per cent tax State bsuk circulation bJIr re
demand for this is by the bill before Con-
gross. which viii enable the organization OF Ma
tional banks with a capital stock Of 5000 Tnis
I'll supply the circulation winch waa-sd ana
the passage OF this there viii many STATE
banks converted into National banks
The people OF the South prosperous Fhera
more Gotten mills that VIII pay ~ per cent dfvt-
dends this year tEan those that viii not some OF
them viii pay loo per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
CANAL LEGISLATION.

Albany. Feb I4-E II Garrison, OF New-York
CRY discussed canal legislation to-day before me
Assembly Canal Committee. M Garrison has
MADE practical study Of the canal problem. ana
II convzrsaut with ifs needs BE spoke az length
explaining ire workings Of the canal and the com
merctsl value that wfll accrue 10 the state by an
improved canal system such as recommended by the
Canal Advisory Commission.
He approved CT the alignment set forth N
ne report, and thought twelve foot canal with
ren foot drsuFhJ would BE- ample for the uses
to- which n Is intended ana would permit gaIgeS
II 90 tonnage 10 ply the waterway ne ch4ihge
= locking the boats INTO the Mohawk tKlFer a
5cerec-z1y and sending them down that water
va 20 the Hudson was il MS minc goou
scheme ana another beneficial change would DE-
the new route from Clyde to New-London
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
ERROR N PRINTING BILL

Albany, Feb. Il Csp =caD.-There was consider
able talk here tonight about a report that the
Senate had acted on an enormously printed bill
to-day in regard TO the investments of savings
banks. The bill that Of Mr.. McEwen. and
provides that the savings banks may invest in
the bonds Of the Chicago and Alton Railway Com
pany. Words which should have been in brackets,
namely First mortgage Of the whole a partI.
i is said were not thus printed, and the bill was
ordered u third reading. AfTeTwaEd, IL is de-
clsred. the bin. correctly printed, was put the
files. By waiting three days. however. the Senate
correct this error. II one made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
POLICE BOARD MAKES ANSWER.
THE COMMISSIONERS REFUTE THE
CHARGES He MADE TO THE GOVERNOR.

THE COMMISSIONERS REFUTE THE
CHARGES HE MADE TO THE GOVERNOR
Police Commissioners York. Hess and Abel were
yesterday afternoon regarding the report
made by Superintendent Of Elections McCuIIaKh 10
Governor Roosevelt in which McCullagh charges
that he received aid assistance from the
Police Department during the last election, and
that the Department not only opposed him and his
bureau but aided feIons vote The Commits
sioEeTs were in Board meeting when the reporters
called TO ask about NfcCullagh's statement. Presi-
dent York shown the newspaper con-a' ming
the report. and after CHANGING over 1t he said:
I do not propose to enter into any discussion
with Mr- McCullagh. He received every co-opera-
know no complaint was made in this Department
by McCullagh. II he had made any complaint We
certainly would know about It.
Commissioner Abel had this to say:
Lei Mr.. McCullagh cite specific Instances The
him give rs a SPECIFIC case and We will answer t.
he can push IL
Commissioner Hess said that he knew of no
complaint CT the failure OF the police to cooperate
with McCuagh. No complaint whatever came
TO me-" said Nj Hess, 'and there certainly was
no occasion for complaint.
Mr. York further said:
don't intend to argue questions Of law with
McCuIagh. II IS not the policy Of this Board, al
though there are in the Board gentlemen who
able 10 discuss any questions Of law with McCuagh
viii read McCullaghs report In ful. and II there
is anything 10 say in reference 20 il I will say II
later.
Chief Devery said
have not read McCullaghs report but IL he
charges that the Police Department failed 10 aid
and assist him in enforcing the law during the last
election says what is not This department
aided and assisted MCCullagh whenever he called
upon It. The department did not oppose him. and
the police performed their duties far as he was
concerned the law requires.
SUPERINTENDENT McC ullagh seen a, mis- office
a. No 5g5 Broadway later. He was asked II ne
would city any instances or make any specifications
as 10 the refusal OF the police TO assist him or
their interference with his work. and he said he
would not he declined say whether he would
or would furnish the Police Board with any
instances of the general charges made in his
statement. When asked Il he would furnish evil
dence TO the Police Board which they might
take action against any offenders. he said:
= cannot say just what I viii VIII not
do"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15

Albany. FEB j CspeciaD.-The bill Of Assembly
Brennan. which provides fer the construction
q TWO bridges across the East River and TWO
tunnels between 5oroughs Of the city Of New-York
was again acted upon fav0raby tonight b. the As
Een1bly Committee Taxation and Retrenenn1ent
wlIa tr-ainE amendments which DO not improve Il
This Is surprise most Of the NewYork members
OF TIE Assembly since the Dill bitterly fought
by both sides Of the House when Il was first re-
ported from the committee. AT that time. how
ever because Of the Ielhargy Of certain members
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
THE FLOODS IN THE SOUTH
DAMAGE DONE AT VARIOUS POINTs-MANY
STREAMS OUT OF THEIR BANKS.


STREAMS OFT OF THEIR BANKS.
Atlanta Ga. Feb. 14.-Reports from points in
steady rise for four days is falling At West Point
in the low lying portions of the town many houses
have been abandoned. Trains are from four TO FIVE
hours late Many bridges have been carried away.
Knoxville Tenn reports that all streams in that
section out Of their banks and nave caused
much damage to farm property and logging in
owing 10 high water the Southern Railway has
abandoned traffic its Macon branch. The food
from the Ocmugee covers the track for miles No
trains been run on the columbus division OF
the Southern for Two DAYS
Columbus Ga Feb lathe waters of the Chat
tahoochee are rapidly falling. Three thousand cot
ton mill operatives have been idle four days on
account Of high water and 1t VIII BE- Thursday
Friday before they can resume As many as TWEEN
ty-five bridges the streams north OF Columbus
running into the Chatta hOOChee, have been
ried away by the high water. II viii be several
DAYS before the extent of the damage Is known
Four steamers tied up here will be able 10
get away until Friday or Saturday.
Griffin Ca Feb 1.-THE heavy rains OF the last
few days seriously interrupted railway traffic. the
irst train over the Southern Railway for TWO days
reaching here this evening. many bridge dams and
trestles have been carried away The rainfall n
one day in this county S-39 inches. All streams
are out OF their banks but it is believed the high
est point has been reached
MONTGOMERY Ala. Feb. 1.-The Alabama River
is higher than for several years and is still rising
All creeks and streams surrounding the city
out of their banks and many bridges OF public
roads have been AS a result. milk
famine Is imminent, dairy wagons cannot reach
the CITY. Washouts have been reported all rail
roads and trains arrive irregularly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
TIE NEW-YORK DEL4YED.

The American liner New-Ycrk which was sched-
uled 70 sail at 10 o'clock yesterday morning for
Southampton England. was kept back until 12-,s
D m o account OF an unexpected delay In the Ar
rival OF the Australian ualG
Among the passengers yhs New-York
Mrs Howard p. Okie, vile OF ex-Aldernzn Okla
who Is in England
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
ANOTHER OPERATION FOR ROLAND REED.

Another operation was performed yesterday on
Roland Reed the actor who has been in St. Luke
Hospital for several months Cancer of the in
tasftnes developed making the second operation
nacessarv Ii was at first thought that Mr. Reed
had apDendicits, ana operation for that trouble
was performed after the actor was taken 10
tbe bosnttaI II was said at the hospital at mid
night thar the patient resting quietly and
that hts recovery was hoped Tor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
CONSOLIDATED GAS CASE ADJOURNED
ARGUMENT. ON MOTION TO SET ASIDE ELECTION
OF TRUSTEES LAID OVER TILL MARCH ls.

Argument on the motion TO aside the recent
election of trustees Of the Consolidated Gas Com
many ON the ground that the election Illegal
was 10 have been heard yesterday in the Supreme
curt but was adjourned BY stipulation until
March H. or four days after the day set for the
nscal meeting OF stockholders OF the Consolidated
Gas Company to ratify the action Of the Board OF
>'-15s-aaS IN purchasing the New-TOrk Gas and
E7iscrric Light Heat and Power Company II is
believed in Wall Street that the case Will not be
frr pushed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15

those present were Brother Joseph visitor Brother
Asarus director Of De la Sale Institute: John ].
Whalen Senator Thomas F. Grady. David Mcclure,
DR. g NJ OIeary. the Rev. NJ J. Lavelle. Dr. Ed
ward J. ponlin the Rev DR.. John P Chidwick.
late chapIain of the battleshfp 8iaine Congressman
gerald
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
RACQUETTE LAKE BILL.

Albany, Feb. 14.-Assemblyuan Bells Racquette
Lake bill which permits a private branch road
through the Adrondacks in Hamilton and Herd-
mer counties. VIII be reported favorably to-mor-
row by the Railroad Committee Of the Assembly
with an amendment providing that the steam
shall be generated from oil.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
M4NHArT4N COLLEGE ALUMNI DINNER

The Alumni Society OF Manhattan College held
its thirty-arst annual dinner a. the Hotel Man
haitian last evening The attendance was ths
largest in many years, DR.. Jose M Ferrar pr-.i-
Gen. OF tns soessy. was tins POSTMASTER. Among
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
DIFFERING NEEDS or TWO CITIES.

From The Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph.
II See" remarked the observant boarder that
meals are TO be served in Chicago streetcars."
when" asked hts neighbor will sleeping
ears be put On Tie PEiladeiphia street raiiwsyars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
WRECKERs GO TO STRANDED SHIP.
THE COUNTY OF EDINBURGH N GOOD CONDITIONS
CAPTAIN AND CREW STILL ABOARD.

a dispatch received here yesterday morning said
that the stranded fOur-nasted ship County Of
Edinourg lay IN the same position SqUan Inlet
n. J., yesterday morning and that she rolled some
at high tide The captain and crew had remained
board The Merritt & Chapman wrecking Com
pany. which has the contract for floating the ve.-
sci, sent yesterday morning a wrecking steamer
and barge and began laying cables and an~sorx
n preparation for moving the ship. The vessel was
reported 10 be in good condition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15

The total imprisonmeUts imposed by the Court
was fourteen years and six months. including
formatory.
The moral effect OF the work done by the ex-
traOrdinary term OF the Supreme Court viii be
great and lasting. Habitual volators Of the Penal
Code in its provisions relating the franchise have
been brought 70 realize that their crimes viii not
allowed die day after election. but will
be prosecuted with all the resources of the State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15
Weak LUNGS

The wind knows your weak spot. even
4 you don't 1t strikes you lfttle in
the chest. and then that tight feeling
comes on You begin TO cough. and
down you come with one of your regular
had colds. Didn't YOU know that Ayers
Cherry Pectorsl strengthens weak lungsl
Three sizes enough for ordinary coId Soc just
@ foI asthma. bronchitis AOsrbenesa. yhooptng cough
A4-c coda FLO r.ost economical FOR chronic cases
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-15

CHAIRMAN w1SD.rrII-ER ISSUES a FULL LIST,
WHICH SHOWS 4 TOTAL o. s1s4szz
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FAvoRABLE ACrION on BRIDGE I'll.

ADORNED until Thursday At i O'Clock.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
IMMIGRATION BUREAU INQUIRY.

Special Inspector r. K. Campbell Of the Immi-
grafton Bureau at Washington and John ]. S.
Rodgers. Commissioner of immigration at the
port OF Philadelphia, who the last three weeks
nave been sitting as an investigating committee
on the fifth floor of the Bowling Green Building
yesterday summoned before them Thomas Fitcbie
Commissioner Of Immigration at the Port of New
York, and Assistant Commissioner McSweeney.
Commissioner Fitchie said that he had been sum-
nloneu on general principles to explain the working
OF the service at tins port. He said that in no in
stance did the investigation reflect upon any of the
oiIcaIs, runCrS to the contrary notwiI hsrandiup
There arrived at the Barge Office yesterday 2SO5
immigrants. Five hundred arrived on the II II
Meier, S6S on the new steamship Marco Ming Heggi
and LOST on the Patricia. s9-
New-York tribune., 1900-03-17
TIFFANY & co.'s PARIS EXHIBIT.

a private view was had at Tiffany & Co.'S yes
.efaay OF the exhibit which will be sent TO the
Fat's Exhibition The display IS one of the most
--4"e as We'll as costly ever seen in this city.
ne Fa4ue OF the collection II IS said is between
e--'''vO1 ana 100000 Most Of the artistic design
AE was Done under the personal direction Of Pauld-
Nk FaFhhan The artistic effect of some Of the
sAes ana trinkets remarkably fetching The
-e-ies nave been carved out Of the solid metals
@-0 not cast and then attached 20 the pieces as is
= frequently done The exhibit viii be shipped
then u'i'ii
ne intertE1ning OF different colored metals into
- - oI TIE vases and cups shows the work OF a
master hand "
q, e ADAMS gold vase is one Of the handson1est
So, e~niolts. ana IL is bound 70 attract consid-
So, s'lention abroad. The height of the vase is
es9v ss The hgure decorations represent Mod
fror- -b 1enl1s, and make a distinct denart,Ira
Lar1e r.sl - aAlegoflcai symbols usually euDloved
0t ne S-ss OF olo-bearfng quartz in the base
which slgnify the rich and genuine otIaftttes
yOuthfui @-- @s-t-o me enterprise. One OF The two
financial seer1sss represents Atlas supporting the
Gates the t,,-, nls hand, resting on a beaver indI
repTesentx I ~ lance or Industry. The other fpura
nis hsnc 80 Dandry holding a cotton branch In
roots araons - cllng the base Is a plating of
asis from Virp.1.eh are embedded spessartite gar
0 the sasA +Eslnls From these springs the ha5,,
enA-neec or -is exterior leaves forming a decsts
e1.or Of The aa1ataassntaEion, suggested BY ths