New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-08
STATE OFFICES TO BE FILLED
APPOINTMENTS THE GOVERNOR MUST
MAKE IN HIS NEXT TERN.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBCNEl
Albany. Nov. 1.-Governor Odeils reelection
brings, into view several important offices that
must be filed by him in the next two years
Already he has within his gift the highly re-
sponsible office of state Railroad Commissioner,
the term OF Ashley W. Cole, who was appointed
on February Is. 1897, having expired in Febru-
AIRY last. It is expected that successor to
Colonel Cole will be appointed soon by the GOV
ernor possibly next week There is no trust
worthy information yet about the probable
choice The place is one of tho most response
BILE in the State. and also one Of the best paid,
the salary being 5000 year
The members Of the Railroad Commission pass
OH applications for permission to build steam
railroad lines. Investigate railroad accidents.
supervise the abolition Of grade crossings, and
lately. have been hearing testimony on applica
lions for permission TO build trolley roads Not
only will Governor OdeU nominate a successor
20 Colonel Cole. but next February the term ~
Frank NJ. Baker, of Owego, another member Of
the Commission, viii expire, and his place will
have TO he filed. Appointments tn the Railroad
Commission must he confirmed by the Senate.
II has been reported from time 10 time that
Joseph NJ Dickey. If Newburg would he named
TO I'LL ono of the vacancies on the Commission.
Another important appointment soon 20 he
made is that of Superintendent of Public Works,
place now held by Charles 5. Boyd. who was
appointed by Governor tDdell on December ~.
1901. He receives 5000 a year and his term
expires with that OF the Governor appointing
him superintendent Boyd il he desires re-
appointment. viii probably receive it, and thus
continue in control Of the canals OF the state
The term Of Francis Hendricks. of Syracuse.
Superintendent of Insurance. expires early IN the
coming year He appointed ny Governor
Roosevelt on January 81 1900 Mr.. Hendricks
receives $1,000 year As a leader Of the Re-
publican party he has Just had great success,
having skilfully managed the Republican
campaign in Onondaga County as Ia roll up
200 plurality for Governor Odell. The term
Of Adjutant General Nelson II. Henry, Of New
York. expires in Governor Odells next term.
General Henry was originally appointed by GOV
eTuor Odell The term of DIR. A II. Doty. Health
Officer Of the Port of New-York. expires in
January. 1903 Dr. Doty was originally APP
pointed by Governor Morton, and was reap
pointed by Governor Roosevelt in 1899. He re-
ceves ST. a year In Governor Odeils next
term here also expire the terms of office of
Hiram Calkins. Port Warden Of the Port OF
NeW-YOrk; Horace T.. Buell.. Special Port War
den of New York: Charles W. Anderson, Super
visor Of Accounts of Running Race Meetings.
and CARL $. Burr, the Supervisor Of Accounts Of
Trotting Race Meetings of the First District.
John McCullagh. Superintendent Of Elections
in the Metropolitan District. Is another whose
office will have to be filed. Other appointments
10 be made are the head of the Prison Depart
meut. a member of the State Commission in
LUnacy. Tax Commissioner. State Historian.
trustees Of the Agricultural Experiment Station.
all the Commissioners OF the State Reservation
at Niagara Falls State Fair Commissioners and
Palisades Park Commissioners.