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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
TUNNEL BILL ATTACKED
SENATOR GRADY SPEAKS FOR CITY
OWNERSHIP OR A FIXED An
NUAL CHARGE

Albany, Feb 25.-While the Senate was actins
as a committee Of the whole this morning tbs
Stranahan bill. permitting the city of New-Yora
to grant a franchise to the Pennsylvania Rail-
road to tunnel the Hudson River from New
Jersey, and to maintain terminals on Manhattaa
and Long Island. was moved
Senator Grady attacked the bill and declared
IT to be an unwise measure. unfair TO the citi.
zens Of New-York for it disposed Of the most
valuable franchise in perpetuity without a
proper return. No excuse could be offered he
said. for the departure by the authorities from
the provisions OF the charter relative TO fran
chises- The bill was giving to the corporations
affected a privilege not enjoyed by other cor
porations- Other corporations must have linz
tied enjoyment of franchises. but this big cor.
poration. the Pennsylvania Railroad. was about
to receive franchise in perpetuity for virtually
nothing.
Senator Grady said that there was indecisiou
in the bill. for it was not specific as TO what
was "a reasonable annual consideration which
the company was TO pay to New-York City for
this perpetual franchise. Various persons would
have various ideas about what a reasonable an
nual compensation might be. Mayor Low and
the Pennsylvania Railroad must be on very close,
intimate and friendly terms. but it would ba
we'll TO place about the Mayors friendship SONG
limitation by stating what the minimum OF the
urged that the bill be amended to provide for
a minimum compensation for the franchise to
be granted by the city OF New-York-
Senator Stranahan replied TO Senator Grady,
saying that Corporation Counsel Rives and
Mayor Low. Of New-York. were in favor OF the
bill. and believed it's provisions were fair 10 the
city The railroad should not have its business
hampered by Limitation of it's franchises. Tia
line was transcontinental one, and cOntem-
plated the expenditure of S5O000OO0 so that
when so much money WIS involved they could
not accept a short term franchise The COM
pany was seeking to increase the business, and
the work contemplated was far reaching and
benefcent In its results. He believed the matter
OF compensation could be properly and safely
left with the municipal authorities
Senator Wagner also argued against the bill
on behalf OF the citizens Of Brooklyn, whose in
terests. he said were not protected by the pro-
visions OF the bill
Senator Grady again spoke against the bill,
and said that the Pennsylvania Railroad was
debating terms to the city of New-York and ir
would be better for the city 10 build the tunnels
and to retain control Of them. Senator Grady
said he opposed the bin in its entirety becauss
IL violated the idea OF municipal control of fran
chises, but he would certainly be against il IL
for no other reason than IL did not prescribe a
minimum sum for an annual compensation.
Senator Grady offered an amendment that thu
annual compensation should in no event be less
than $4,000 The amendment was lost THIS
bin was then advanced 70 third reading
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
ADOPTS HER AS HIS DAUGHTER
WILLIAM HARKNEsss HoUsEKEEPER MAY
BECOME HIS HEIR.

"Hham Hardness, seventy-one years old an
inventor who made fortune In fire extinguishers
desires 10 show his appreciation of the faithful
services OF his housekeeper since the death of his
WIRE, and enable her TO bear his name so that
she can appear lin society" as his daughter This
statement regarding Mr.. Hardness written bv
MS attorney H. H. Snedeker. of Wells & Snedeker
NO. 81 Nassau-st. was given out to the reporters
yesterday afternoon;
rI Mr; Hardness who lived at the Union Square
lotSI was taken sick, and his doctor insisted that
ne should nave home comforts, and that a hotel
vas no place Tor a man in his condition. Acting
Oh ttIs ADVICE ne secured handsomely furnished
dItLenI IN Nlnety-third-st.. and Mrs Elizabeth
fioIahd Richardson, a widow for many wears and
friend OF lC ng standing Of both Mr. Hardness and
III her itetlme OF his wife. assumed the
CAre OF MS home: He desired to show IN "a sub
d manner MS appreciation of her proficiency
ana Ialthrulness and retain her in the high no
hilioh IN society she had occupied
As MT. Hardness is advanced in years he con-
sIdered marrying her out OF the question After
Sosultatlon with their friends the parties agreed
upon adoption. AS Mrs. Richardson is nearly dftSt
years old the statute laws appertaining 10 adonS
non are not applicable and agreement to
assume the relation OF parent and child was en-
Iered INTO. On Thursday MIR. Snedeker, the attor-
Iey Tor Mt Hardness, will make application 10 the
supreme Court for order TO allow Mrs Rich
aIdson TO assume the name of Lizzie Richardson
Hardness so"
Mr.. Snedeker later told Tribune reporter that
the object of this legal proceeding was to enable
Mrs Richardson to appear in society as Mr. Hark-
nesss daughter. and that as soon as legal permis
sion had been obtained for her to bear the name
OF Hardness his client would celebrate the affair
properly. Mr.. Harkness's home is at No 3Os West
NineU-third-st Mr.. Snedeker added that IL Mr..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
FOR PEACE IN CENTRAL AMERICA.
ARBITRATION TREATY SIGNED BY THE
PRESIDENTS OF ALL THE STATES.

PRESIDENTS OF ALL THE STATES.
Washington. Feb. 25.-The Costa Rcan Legation
in this city has received A copy OF the treaty
for the preservation of peace among the Central
American States. lately signed at the meeting at
Corinto, Nicaragua, Of the Presidents Of Costa
Rica Honduras Nicaragua and Salvador. Guate-
mala has signed since the meeting. The treaty is
composed OF eighteen articles. and establishes the
principle of arbitration for the adjustment OF
every difficulty disagreement arising between
the contracting parties, each agreeing to submit
such questions to court Of Central American
arbiters, provision for which is made.
The contracting republics establish and recognize
the right in any OF them TO tender their good Of
fees to the governments in discord. and. these
being exhausted without satisfactory results. the
governments exerting them shall announce that
the arbitration of the question must begin. The
court is to be convened, and a decision rendered
within twenty-five days following this announce
ment to the president OF the court of arbitration.
Difficulties arising through boundary disagree
ments may be submitted by the parties interested
to a foreign arbiter OF American nationality. The
States IN conflict refrain from hostile acts
warlike preparations mobilization of forces, in
order that the settlement of their difficulties by
the methods established in the convention may not
be mpeded The contracting republics bind them
selves to cause the withdrawal from the frontiers
OF exiles concerning whom complaint shall be
made by the interested government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
"FRESH" HANDICAPPED TO "SOPH y
PRESIDENT LECTURES SECOND
YEAR MEN
LEY TELEGRAPH TO THE rn,nr,,,r

Ithaca, n. Y, Feb. 25.-To-day President schur
man again showed his determination to stop the
disturbances between the sophomores and fresh
men by calling meeting OF the former class nj
O'Clock IN the sage Chapel. There Dr. Schur-
man told the sophomores that what the,, regarded
as a joke was seriously hurting the university and
he appealed to them TO cease further disorder. He
said that last night he received a telegram from
Brooklyn sent 10 him by the parents OF w paul
Allen. the captured freshman POSTMASTER and
sponsible for their sons safety &c
Allen who has been missing for several days at
tehdeu ms classes IN the academic department fhis
morning; he was rescued late last night by a few
or MS classmates, who discovered that he was In
custody at a wheelman's rest, about a mile outstts
oct if IN S They had to break through to
house had to file of the handcuf Nv Witch - n.y.
attached to his sophomore guard 'S was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
AN OLDTIlfE ORGAN.
GIFT OF QUEEN ANNE TO OLD TRINITY NOW IN
CENTRAL, NETWORK VILLAGE

CENTRAL NETWORK VILLAGE.
Clyde, y. Y. Feb % (SpecIaD.-In this Wayne
County village is the oldest church pipe organ in
the United States. Additional interest attaches TO
the instrument from the reason that it was the
first whose pipes gave music for the worshippers IN
old Trinity, New-YOrk City. The organ Is now
occupying place of repOse and honor due to the
dignity OF old age in the chapel OF ST. Johns Fps
coPal Church. It has had a somewhat remarkable
career from the time il came to the New World
as royal gift TO the day it's place taken ID
the country church by rival OF more modern
MAKE.
The organ was installed in old Trinity as a marx
of Queen Annes special favor to the EnglishiheH
who had made New-Amsterdam into NeW-AOfA-
The gift was received with the royal eonnanU
that II should be sold but that when th'
parish could afford better one it should be trans
ferred to a church which had no organ, AItsr
many years the old instrument set up N -,
tty church Utica. where 4 used for nor 49,
TWO decades Still honoring the precept OF V tSV
Anne, although times had changed and royal ~.
mands had little effect among the people eI ~
from that date TO 1854 it served st. Johns CnuIeh
once IL had narrow escape, for the SneTS s,-1s
burned. but the parishioners bent all their r1
toward saving the organ, and succeeded so tSs
the new instrument was put in position N 4Ss. -
old Queen Annes gift removed TO the cItt 80
been touched but the parishioners prize H. ni9hy 4,
The ancient instrument is S feet IN helsnL ~
width and IN depth. with one set or keys anu =
stopa -----~-<a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
CHARGES FOR STEAMBOAT INSPECTION
RECIPROCAL ARRANGEMENT WITH CANADrA>,
GOVERNMENT.

-
GOVERNMENT
In accordance with the recommendation ~ the
Supervising Inspector General of the Steamboat in
spection service. act has just been PASSED nv
congress amending Section 4 400 of the Revisod
statutes relating the inspection of foreign ,,es
sells, which authorizes the collection of charges for
the performance of such service bv Tinted Statao
officials equal to the sum required by the country
Under whose flag the visiting vessel may he sail
lhg' me authorization OF this new regulation is
in retaliation for the charges imposed by Canadian
authorlues on American shpowners trading in
dominion ports. In the spring and summer Of
last year numerous complaints were received nv
the Secretary OF the Treasury concerning the
charge of eight cents ton in addition TO the in
spectors fee of IS for the inspection of every Amer
lean vessel landing at a Canadian mort Since
on1cials OF this government performed these SER
vices free or cost TO foreign shipowners as an act
Oh international courtesy, letter, substantially
setting forth these facts. the officials of
the Dominion Government at Ottawa 1t was
thought here at that time that the requirement OF
these charges by mistake Corresnondenca
through the State Department however deveIonad
the fact that the tonnage and inspectors fee for
the examinations made by Canadian steamboat in
spectors was legal requirement. Failing to see
justice in this state of affairs the officials of this
reciprocal law in regard the steamboat inspec-
lished by the enactment of this amendator,, at
Under existing laws at prescribed periods the bojI
ers. hull and life saving equipments Of an vassai.
entering an American port must be inspected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
CLOSE on MALTAR'S TRAIL.
THE REBEL CHIEFS BATTLE FLAG AND
PERSONAL PROPERTY CAPTURED.

Manila, Feb. Ex-Governor Flores of Rial
Province has organized an expedition consist
ing of native police and volunteers to cooperate
with the constabulary and military and clear
the province of ladrones and insurgents who
have been pouring into Rial from Batangas and
CaVtte provinces. Governor Flores saws that
when he has completed his task there will not
De any ladrones or insurgents left in Rial
Lieutenant Wait c. Johnson of the 18th In
1antry' mas captured Malvars battle flag. John
ston also captured Malvar's personal jewelry
valued at 5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE.
THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR APPRo-
PRIATION BILL PASSED.

Washington, Feb. c5.-The House to-day passed
the Diplomatic and Consular Appropriation bill. 1t
was the fifth of the regular annual supply meas
ures to be sent TO the Senate at this session. No
amendments OF Importance were adopted. The
feature Of the day the speech of Mr.. Richard
son of Alabama, in reply TO Mr.. Corliss's speech a
few DAYS ago in favor of the construction of A
Pacific cable by the government. The question OF
reforming the consular service debated at some
length but no amendments on that subject were
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26

come his heir but he did not know whether or not
Mr.. Hardness Intended to make Will He said
his client who living on his money, was worth
at least 10000, and that his brother. PROFESSOR
Hardness, the well known Latin scholar was
South. Mr.. Hardness had no sisters and no chill
dren. He had been Assistant Grand Lecturer for
this Masonic district, and was thirty-second de-
gree Mason. Mrs Richardson had been a widow
about fifteen years, and had moved IN good social
circles. Her husband had been in business In
dUav
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
CAYUGA COUNTY Praised

The first Gi-ye-na-no RESCUE go-wa, which is
Iroduois for great Jubilee of the Society of the
Cayugas. held last evening at the Hotel Man
haitian. Forty second-st and Madison-ave. 1t was
the first annual banquet of natives of cayuga
County, and there was representative assemble 90
present of old and Cayugas, who have done
honor 10 the city and nation and like the Cayugs
braves OF the six nations in the past have proved
themselves men Of force and character. 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
FRESH DISORDERS AT BARCELONA.

THE MILITARY At WORK. AGAIN-PRINTHRs
THREATEN ANOTHER STRIKE.
Madrid, Feb. 25.-Reports have been received
here OF slight disturbances at Barcelona, arising
from the demands of the workmen for the re-
lease Of prisoners. during which some persons
were wounded in collisions with the military
horsecar conductor has been found muir
dered in the suburbs of Barcelona
The printers threaten again 70 strike
Furtner troops have been drafted TO BARGE
iona, ostensibly for fear Of Carlist movement
general strike has been declared at Murcia
where the publication of newspapers has been
suspended. ~ ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
MR.. HITCHCOCK NOT TO RESIGN
REPORTS DENIED ON THE sECRETARY's
AUTHORITY.

Washington, Feb. 25.-W. Scott Smith, secre-
tary to Mr.. Hitchcock. the Secretary of the In
terror to-day denied the reports that Mr.. Hitch
cock contemplates retiring from the Cabinet.
The denial is by authority of Secretary Hitch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
CEssIoN OF DANISH WEST INDIES.
THE ARMY TO RAISE THE FLAG OVER THE
ISLANDS.

Washington, Feb. 25.-It has been practically
decided that the formal ceremonies incident to
the taking over of the Danish West Indies by
the United States shall be performed by the
army and it is probable that detachment Of
troops from Porto Rico will be sent to the
islands soon after the exchange OF notifications
of the treaty to raise the flag and formally
take possession of the new territory. While not
definitely determined. 1t is said here that the
islands will be placed. with Porto Rico under
the control of Governor Hunt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-02-26
/. 0. o. F. ENCAMPMENT.
OPENS WITH ADDRESS AND ELECTS OF
FTCERS.

Auburn, " Y. Feb. 25-The annual convention OF
the Grand Encampment of the Independent Order Of
Odd Fellows opened in this city to-day. The
delegates were welcomed by Mayor w. c. Burgess
and Charles P Mosher, president of the Business
Mems Association. Willard Miner. of Saratoga and
Harry Walker. OF Brooklyn. responded.
The following officers elected: Grand patri-
arch, Judge William E. Slocum of Brooklyn: grand
high priest Willard Miner, of Saratoga: grand
senior warden Francis A. La Hunte of New York
City; grand junior warden, c. II. Baumes. of New
burg; grand scribe, John c.. Denbert of New York
City: grand treasurer Benjamin Hamilton of New
York City; grand representatives. Jacob Dilcher OF
Buffalo, and Harry Walker. of Brooklyn.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-08-19
Trouble Reported in the Anthracite
Regions Last Night Again.
A Deputy Shoots One of the Miners
and Kills Him In
stantly.
MORE TROOPS MAY BE ASKED

Nesquehoning, Pa, August 19-In
o clash between striking mine workers
and deputies here last night Patrick
Sharp, a striker Of LanGford, was shot
and killed almost instantly by dep
uty. The shooting caused considerable
excitement for time, but order was
soon restored without any other per-
sons being injured, ana the town is
now quiet A deputy named Harry
MoElmoyle was arrested, charged
with the killing of Sharp, and was
taken to the county jail at Mauch
Chunk.
The shooting occurred shortly after
o'clock. Five deputies were on their
way to Shaft No. 1, Of the Lehigh
Coal and Navigation company, just
outside Of the town. In the center
Of the town they were met by n num-
Der Of strikers, who began persuading
them not 20 go to the oolliery. The
officers did not stop, but kept ON their
way and tried TO prevent any trouble.
The strikers, il is said, then began to
abuse the men and followed them
nearly mp to the colliery.
There are conflicting stories as to
what actually brought on the clash,
but just before the deputies entered
the place shot was heard and Sharp
dropped 20 the ground. The bullet
entered his body close TO his heart and
he died almost instantly. Witnesses
say that the shooting was done by Nc
Elmoyle and that he stood only six or
seven feet from Sharp when he fired
his revolver. Only one shot was fired.
The deputies Immediately withdrew
10 the colliery and large crowd saIn.
cred about the place. When 1t was
learned that Sharp was dead there
was the greatest Indignation among
the strikers and other townspeople,
and for a time 1t looked as though
serious trouble would follow. Cooler
heads among the mine workers, how
ever, prevailed upon the crowd to
disporse, using the argument that If
there is any bloodshed troops will
surely be sent here from Shenandoah.
MoElmoyle was taken to Jail at
Mauoh Chunk.
Sheriff ]. II. Gombert of this ooun'
ty is at Mauoh Chunk. II is reported
here that ne may ask that detaoh-
ment Of the troops now stationed at
Shenandoah DO sent into the Panther
Greek Valley.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-08-19
Several Withdrawals are Said TO
Have Considerable Significance.
Republican Congressional Convention
Being Held in the Third
District.
ALLEGED ROBBERS IN JAIL
POLITICAL DoINGs.

Louisville, August l9-It is SAID
that Mr.. NJ L. Downs, one OF the
candidates for railroad commissioner
before the October convention, will
at once Withdraw. Following the
withdrawal OF Mr.. Allen r. Smith
and the withdrawal Of Mr.. Henry Wat.
terson from the race for governor, the
withdrawal OF Mr.. Downs is taken TO
mean the nomination Of Mr.. MoChord
in October, 1902, and the unanimous
nomination OF Mr.. Beckham some
time next year by the Democratic con.
vention Of Democratic primaries.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-08-19
Boatner and Schlitzbaum Held at
FordsviIIe Yesterday.
Their Bonds Fixed at $4,000, Which
They Failed to Give and
Went to Jail
VERY MYSTERIOUS CASE

Fordsville, KY, August 19-The
examining trial of ]. W. Boatner,
charged with attempting TO defraud
the American Express company out Of
S2s,00O, was finished before Magis-
trate T. A. Evans in the school house
yesterday afternoon.
Some Of the evidence points toward
a spiraoy between A. B. Schlitz-
baum, agent for the express company
here, and Boatner. One of the wit
nesses testified that the men were to-
gether near Denfield Sunday, and
others saw Schlitzbaum in that vioin-
ity.
The charge against W. A. Aull,
whom Sohlitzbaum said was one of his
asssilants, was dismissed upon motion
Of the commonwealth. Aull made an
effort to escape, but was captured be-
fore he got out of town.
Boatner ana Schntzbaum were each
held to answer to the grand jury in
the sum of $4,000 by Magistrate
Evans.
After Bostner's trial Schlitzbaum
waived examination.
The men were taken to the Jail at
Hartford last night
Sohlitzbaum was put on the stand
to testify against Boatner, but after
protesting against the questions asked
by Mr. Harry Taylor, who conducted
the prosecution, declined to make fur
Their answer. Boatner declined to tes-
tify in his behalf.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-08-19
What He Thinks Paducah Should
Have in the way Of a Hospital,
Il Should Have Paid Wards and
Should Be Inside the Sew
erage District.
NO LOCATION SELECTED AS YET

DR.. J. G. Brooks, chairman Of the
hospital committee of the council,
who has been strongly advocating
the new city hospital project, and last
night introduced a resolution to build
a new one, said this morning in re-
gard to the council acting favorably in
the matter;
"This is something that has long
been needed. and the only reason it
has not been built lies in the fact that
no one has pushed it hard enough.
"Paducah is large enough to have
one Of the best hospitals in the state
and il would pay for itself. We can
secure the nursing for nothing almost
by engaging one good trained nurse
with assistants, who will serve for
three years as apprentices. Then we
will have private paid ward or suite
of paid rooms, for patients who are
not thrown on the city for treatment,
and the income derived from this will
be large indeed There have been
many plans recommended for the
building, but the one favor is what
the medical journals call the cottage
plan and | will write and get draw
ing or picture of one so that the ar
chitects can readily see what is want
ed The hospital will Of course have
to be located within the sewerage dis
trict or within easy reach, so that an
extension can be made. The size
think should be 25 rooms in the
pauper department and not less than
ie in the paid department
The city, however. has only taken
the preliminary steps to secure new
hospital and It may DO some time be-
fore plans mature. No site is now
held in mind by the committee, but it
is likely that no trouble will be
found in securing one.