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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
A NEW HOME RULE BTJI
ASsemblymaB Ne1ccomb Introduce
Citizens Union Measure

Albany. Feb. S-Stiu another hons rp,. -
osition was introduced tonight by Assembl,,,.
Newconb- II proposes an amendment to thu -
stltution so as to authorizes cities 70 orovfs -
direct operation OF contrast for what ara co..
monty known az public service functions: ara :.
incur Indebtedness for the purchase OF plant, 80
realty o: srch corporations. provided the .lsco-.
or the city vote In favor OF doing So and NO a. -.
forbid the legislature to provide for such nuh1.
service functions within any city.
In explanation OF the measure. Mr. Newcorb v,v.
out statement in which he says the bill was No..
pared by the Citizens Union through It's coumt,s.
on franchises, and quotes President Cutting IN sn.
port o. the proposition. the quotation closing Vs.,
these words:
The Union IS not prepared to recommend 40 cor,-
prehenslve measure and moreover so thar ~.
attitude may not be misunderstood IL unsnIraorsl,
adopted the following resolution: ~S-s
resolved. That the purpose OF ths CIV Chr,
ulttee IN adopting the report OF the Franchsai
COMMITTEES, with proposed amendments il moi -
commit the Citizens Union to any policy "a -
municipal operation. But II is realized thai h
such power be not granted 10 the city h will -
have complete control of its public Services. sri
VIII De al the mercy Of combinations OF Contract
Ors and others The power to operate is essential
10 complete grant OF power"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
MRS. TAYLOR HEROINE.
Carries T1Co Sons DOSCnstairs Past
Flames in Home-One III.

In fire last evening In the home Of Will
lam A Taylor. a wealthy drygoods merchant
living at No. East sixty-sixth-st. Mrs. Tay-
lor carried her two sons. aged SIX and ten years.
through smoke filled Railways and past hot
flames from the third floor OF The house TO the
basement. where they were safa Neither she
nor the children were burned.
One Of the boys. Henry. ten years old. has been
I'll for several days from q severe cold, and was
in bed when the fire broke out After he had
been placed on a couch in the basement he be-
came frightened. and ran out OF an open door
into the biting wind OF the street He was In
his night clothing and bare feet.
He was grabbed up by the driver OF an auto
mobile which stood across the street and
wrapped In a warm Iaprobe. Then Mrs William
Jay Scheffelln. of No. East Sixty-sixth-st..
who had seen the lad run out, beckoned the
automobile driver t. take him into her home
This was done. and II was later deemed best to
leave him there for the night 1t was said by
Mr. Taylor last night that II was not thought
the boys dash into TIE cold would result ss-
rsously.
The FIRE. which ala about $1,000 damage.
started. It is supposed. from an overheated fur
mace. It broke out in the parlor on the first
hocr. destroying costly 5raperies paintings and
bric-a-brac Mrs. Taylor and Miss Catherine
Panton. a trained nurse. were then on the third
floor. beside the bed Of Henry Mrs. Taylor was
reading to him Playing In the room was WILL
tam A TAYLOR. jr.. six years old.
Miss Panton discovered the smoke and. with
out saying anything to alarm Mrs. Taylor. che
ran down to the servants rooms, In the base
ment, and told them. One run 20 send In
alarm. ami several others. with Miss Panton.
formed q bucket brigade and started to hght
the fire. Miss Panton saw that they could not
put IL out and then up and told Mrs. Taylor.
Mrs. Taylor grabbed up Henry In her arms.
and pushing the other boy IN front OF her. start
ed down stairs.
When they were at tho top OF the landing TO
the first floor William turned back. crying:
Il cannot pass there; It's too hot and smoky"
Mrs. Taylor then called him back to her. and
stil with Henry IN her she back
quickly 20 the sickroom. She grabbed up
shawl and threw Il about Henry's head aud face.
and then took closely knitted wide scarf and
wound that about Williams head. Then she
took UP the two boys. under each arm,
though both heavy for their ages. and darted
flames were bursting. but she got past the flames
safely. Then she placed Henry a couch and
ran into the street TO n neighbor's TO see II she
could take the sick boy there. Then Henry,
frightened at being left alone out too.
When the nTeuen arrived they had the blaze
out In fifteen minutes Most OF the damage was
done by smoke and water. The damage, Mr.
Taylor estimated at about $1,000.
Mrs. Taylor was Miss Jessie Stillman-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
JOSEPH POWELL WILLIAMS. M. p.

Joseph Powell Williams. whose death Is an
nounceo from London, was a Member of Parlia-
ment for eighteen years from South Brrningh ham
He vas born In Worcester on November IS. 1870
and was educated at the Edgbaston Proprietary
School He came to this country early in life but
returned TO London and accepted n place in the
General Postoface, where ne aided i1 Introducing
postal savings banks. In 1873 he returned 20 Biz
rningham. where be took an active interest In
public affairs as a Liberal In 1ST ne was elected
a City Councillor and served seven years He was
also an alderman fer four years. AS chairman
or the finance committee of the City Council Ia
a4asd IL savlnz liza cltx much money. lila tlec-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
JAPAN'S FULL REASONS.
TeTt Of Statement Made By VI.
kUr7nO TO Russia.

ST. Petersburg Feb. S.-The following is the
text OF n. Kurinos statement OF February 10
she Foreign once here:
The Independence and territorial integrity OF
the Corean Empire being regarded by the Jap
nnese government as absolutely essential TO
fheir own country's security and repose. II can
not view with indifference any action tending 10
render the position OF Corea insecure. The Rus
sian government has by means OF an inadmis-
efble amendment successfully rejected Japan's
proposals respecting Corca- the adoption OF
which the japanese government regarded as in
cfSpenSaole 10 assuring the Independence and
territorial Integrity OF the Corean Empire and TO
safeguarding Japan's preponderating interests
IN the peninsula.
This attitude on the part of the Russian gov
srnuent. coupled with SITS successive refussls
90 enter into an engagement 10 respect China's
territorial integrity in ManChurfa. which Is seri
ously mennced by Russia's continued occupa-
ZION OF that province, notwithstanding her treaty
engagements with China and her repeated as
surances 70 the other powers having interests In
the same region. has rendered IL necessary for
the Japau ese government seriously to consider
what measures OF self-defence Il is called upon
60 take IN the presence Of the delay the psrt
OF the Russian government IN connection with
the pending negotiations-which has remained
largely unexplalned-and OF their naval and
military activity which Il If difficult 10 recon-
Gle with an entirely pacific aim.
IN tbs pending negotiation the japanese gov
ernment has exercised a degree Of forbearance
which u believes affords abundant proof OF It's
lcvai desire % remove from the relations be-
tween 1apan end Russia every cause Cor future
Misunderstanding. But finding in its efforts no
prospect q securing from the Russian govern
rneut any adhesion >ither 20 Japans moderats
and unseifsh proposals or % any other pro-
posals likely 10 establish firm and lasting
peace IN the Far East. the japanese government
has now other alternative than TO Terminate
the present futile negotiation.
In adopting that course the japanese cpv.ru-
rent reserved 20 Itself the right TO take such
independent action II may deem best 70 con-
foiidate and defend Jspans menaced position a.
well as 70 protect her established rights ans
legitimate Interests. The japanese eorernr,ert
navns exhausted II vain every means Of con-
cilia tor. with the view OF removing fro,, -.
relations CT the two countries every cause for
Iutu-e complication. and finding that their .uxt
represertstions and moderate and un.eIfsh n-o-
possls made in the interest Of perrnaoent peaca
y lne Far Eo-t were not receiving from tn.
@us@sah SoVern1ent the consideration which n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
THE EDUCATION HEAPTvc
10 BE Held in albany This After.
noon-Many Expected
tBr TELEGRAPH TO The THRIFTY,

Albany Feb. s-There win be a publ,. -.
Ing on the Lewis bill. the measure ',ea'
tne Joint legislative commission FOR ,,,s., ~
tne school interests Of the State. in the SIS
. ..l 'o-rnorrow. at $50 D. m. Mcneil,
Murray Butler. president OF Colurobs,. ,~"~s
e. schurman. president Of Corpeu - s-~oo
william ]. Milne. are among those who rvr, -
pear at the hearing ~
1t Is understood that the many sau~,.,u,
interests favoring modification Of ,ha -.
measure viii be represented by deIeratso~, !.
Is generally expected that the legislature -
meeting IN joint session on Wednesday N cbOo.-
a new Superintendent OF Public Instruct,on -
adjourn without action va
ms procedure Is not without precedent. 7,
49, the legislature met on the dav annot,.-,
by law for the election Of a supertr+erSs,.
adjourned without taking any action. IN -.
10 superintendent was elected that year ~.
AFFAIR remaining over UT I'll the next year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
ICE GORGE IN DELAWARE
RiOer Cutting Nep Channel Near
Hdncock-Damdge Expected.
tBr 7r1roRAPH 10 me rnrprxr.l

Hancock. y. Y. Feb. s.-The high temperatur. az
Sunday caused the heavy Ice az the Delawsre river
start out this morning II damned I'D the river
Lordviiie ten miles below this point causing
ore Of the greatest ice rorges known IN the
upper Delaware. The river setting back has plled
ice twenty-five feet high here. the water beng
forced over the river fats. where it is cutting
deeply and making for Itself a new channel
The gorge extends for several miles up both ,Ne
east and west branches from Hancock. Great dam
age is being done the Erie Railroad as well as 70
the farm lands All railroad and highway bridges
threatened. People living the river were
forced IN the night to remove 20 higher ground ana
encezvoring to-day 10 secure ther homes from
the food by the use % rafting ropes. The cole
snap to-day IL freezing the great blocks Of See
Eolidly together. thus adding TO the DANGER when
* shall restzrt down the river.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
TRUST COMPANY OFFICERS ARRESTED.
Accused of Making False Statement TO
Banking Department.

uvf,V At No 50 HaIstead-st.. East Orange ala
samuel A. Williams. fOrty-two years old. oroA'f'
living at No. e Lincoln Park. Newark. were a
rested last night by Detectives Christie and IAN
NELL ct their homes on indictments for nign n,
Semeanors. Williams was held In 1o0 ball -
Turner was locked up az Police HeadquarlerS' =
TWO men were respectively secretary and treasu''
OF the Newark Loan and Trust Company, 80.
The concern was lately examined oy Ine - -
BANKING Department.. and result Bank =
aniner Vredenbergh made a criminal 1850. .,ts.
against the officers OF having made IalSe 49, -.
n1ent TO the department. Williams - Vlee-'.or.
dent OF the II. j. Hopkins Company tosn ~
Germ with an Office at No. SIS BrOad-st, Ness -
n me same building with the Newark Lean -
Trust Company. The nature or the stae'
made was not disclosed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09

Henry w Oliver. capitalist. was born In County
Tyrone. ireland. IN February. 1870 In thu follow
tied Pittsburg, where he engaged "a the sacdeTy
business. The sons school days were spent in
Newelrs Academy In Pittsburg Leaving school At
the age Of fifteen years. young Oliver served for a
year messenger for The Western Union Telc-
graph Company. lie then went to Clark. Thaw &
Co.. transfer agents q messenger lie proved
10 be an apt and dillgent boy. and shortly after
the panic OF 1871 he entered the service OF Graft
Bennett & Co. iron manufacturers as office boy
He soon gained the favor Of his employers and
rapidly promoted until he reached the post OF
shipping clerk. At that time there a great
steamboat trade the Ohio. and much iron was
shipped By boat The steamboat trade had prcvi-
ously suffered by competition. but had revived
again. Young divers position gave him an oppor-
tunity OF buying steamboat stock when It sold for
a nero song. and when the trade revived he i'm
proved his fortunes 10y ceiling his stock at hand
some advance He also had some OF his earnings
deposited in the Dollar Savings Bank. institution
which he became trustee in after years. Soon
Siter Ieaehng his majority Mr Oliver asked for an
interest," IN me trtn q Graf. Bennett ~ Co. but II
was refused. Then he secured a small interest IN
Here he worked his way rapidly forward. and did
much toward giving the firm high position. With
necessary TO buy tho south Side rolling mill and
after purchased a large mill in the lower part
OF Allegheny. When Mr. Lewis retired Mr. Oliver
took one OF his brothers as a partner and the firm
name was changed TO oliver Brothers & Phillips
Besides lis interest in this firm. Mr. oliver was
president Of the Standard Nut Company, the prin-
cipal stockhOlder in the Pfttsburg Hinge Works
and a large stockhoder In the Pittsburg and Lake
Erie Railroad Company, OF which he was president
from 1859 to 1894.
Although he always was identified with the Re-
publican party or Allegheny County. Mr. divers
public lie WAS not extended one. He served
two terms 81 the pittsburg Common Council be-
ing the president during his second term. In that
body he showed himself 90 be ready debater and
skiiful parliament rian. He served as cha irman
Of the Allegheny County Republican Commitfee
ana was once member OF the State Geological
Survey Commission. AS iron manufacturer Mr.
Oliver always took active interest tariff mat
ters and frequently appeared before Congress
mlttees President Arthur made him a member OF
the commission to draw up and submit % Congress
new tariff bill in 1852. He was the Republican
candidate for United States Senator IN 1881. bur
withdrew In favor Of General Beaver Mr. oliver
served as n DELEGATE to the Republican National
Convention IN 1872 1876 1883 and 1872 and was a
Presidential Elector in 1Sso He a member OF
the leading Pittsburg clubs and OF the Union
League. Union and Lawyers clubs OF this city In
pittshurg. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
GLARE SEEN IN NEWARK.
Weather Observer and Others Notice
Bright Light IN Southwest.

Many persons IN Newark. especially thos. Twin r
west OF Highest. noticed glare in the sky to tina
southwest on Sunday night. which, 1t Is believed
was the reelection cast by tho Baltimore confagra-
ton.
noticed brilliant glare in that direction and left
q note for Professor Som. who is In charge Of tn,
station telling Of what he had seen He declared
the light remained stationary and was quite bright
Mr.. Som said that he was under the Impression
that the light the reflection OF the big fire. al
though he not prepared to make q positive
statement to that effect The professor said that
the man on duty knew nothing about the fire at
the time he wrote his report
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
BILLS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY.
The First Rolleall Of the Session-Joint
Session Provided for

Albany. Feb. SIN tho Assembly tonight Mr.
Cowan's bill relating the signing OF certificates
OF temporary loans TO counties was passed. as also
was Mr. Patton's amending the charter Of the city
Of Tonawanda providing especially for changes in
regard to municipal elections Mr.. Palmer object
the bill. and. for the first time this year. the
entire roll was called the passage Of a bill. IL
passed by party vote-1 to 81 number OF
bills were advanced third reading. including that
OF Mr.. Hubb allowing spring shooting OF Wild fowl
Long Island.
The resolution for tho Joint session OF Senate and
Assembly Wednesday at noon 20 EJECT a successor
70 Superintendent of Public Instruction skinner
introduced by Mr.. Rogers and passed. Nothing
was done the gas resolutions. Mr.. McManus be-
ing absent. The House adjourned until Tomorrow
at II o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
"DoCKED' HORSES MAY HAVE TO CO.
Bill introduced to Make Act Misdemeanor
Registration Provided For.

Albany. Feb. S-Owners Of locked horses wiz
be especially interested in measure presented 20
the Senate tonight by Senator Armstrong. which
makes IL a misderueanOr TO dock my horse or
TO procure him to be "docked' to bring into this
State any 'dOcked' horse TO Geal in any
unregistered "docked'' holse.
The bill provides FOR the registration OF all
"docked" horses In this State within ninety days
after the passage of the proposed laws. Csrtia-
Gates signed by the owners of horses and contain
ing fun descriptions and the use for which the
horses are kept be filed with the County
Clerk and for registering the certificates the
County Clerk Is authorized to collect 80 cents
apiece Violation punishable by a fine of not
less than $50 more than 500 or Imprisonment OF
not less than thirty days nor more than six
months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09

their due has resolved 20 sever its diplomatic
relation with the Russian government. which
for the reason named has ceased TO possess
value
At the Japanese Legation here this was re-
gsrded as tantanount 70 a declaration OF war
ana e is believed that no other announcement
Will be made 70 the world.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
AMERICAN WOMAN SHOT IN CUBA.
Mrs. P. F. Danforth, of Eew-York, Acct
dentally Injured BY Her Husband.

Havana. Feb S-Mrs P. F. Danfor;h wife
OF a New-Tork commission man. IS IN the Aler-
cedes Hospital IN a dangerous condition. SUI
fering from bullet wound in the right side.
The weapon was small rifo- Mrs. Danforth
says she was taking it from q table, when It
was discharged. and that her husband is In no
way responsible for the occurrence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
TO REGULATE AUTOS ON FERRYBoars
Bill at Albany to Have Them Maks wav
for Other Vehicles.

Albany. Feb. s.-Automobiles on ferryboat, ms,
walt until all the horses are or before trey can
even start machinery in motion according TO a hrl
introduced tonight by Assemblyman Curry TAos,
IN charge o. ferryboats must Il Is provided ha.
the automobiles 80 placed on the boaf, rb,,
they 90 not block the way for horses to get ~
hrst y hne OF not more than SOD or impris0nrnent
FOR SIX months. or both. named as penaIt,e,
FOR violation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
p. n. MULLINS.

p III. Mullins proprietor OF the Mount Morri,
Hotel. at one-hundred and-twenty-ninth-st and
Third-ave. died at his home in Rochelle yes
terday. Mt. Mullins was born In this city and
was forty-seven years old. He started life as a
newsboy, selling papers and fruit on the New
York Central trains. Mr. Mullins owned a home IN
FTankiin-ave., New-Rochelle. and lived there with
his wife and FIVE children. He IL the first MEM
Der OF the Elks to die since the lodge was estah-
Eshed IN that city. and was welt known as a Tam
many worker In Harlem.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
DEBATE OF CANAL POSTPONED.
French Chamber Decides to Wait for the
Premier's Presence.

Paris. Feb. s.-The President OF the Chamber OF
Deputies NJ Brisson. to-day acknowledged the re-
ceipt OF the Interpolation Of the Nationalist group
OF Deputies. headed by NJ. Ferrette regarding
American control Of the Panama Canal route The
discussion postponed until the President OF
the Council. NJ. Combes. be present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
REPORT OF STATE SAVINGS BANKS
Il Shows Total Reserves Of 1928, SOC, 46S,
and Surplus of S1O7, 407, 096.

Albany. Feb s.-Superintendent Rfiburn to-day
completed hts tabulation OF the reports OF the
IFS savings banks OF the State showing their con-
dition on January I last The reports show:
Total reserves rs 500 SIS: due depositors
81 l3I 9l5: surplus on market value Of stocks and
bonds 500 .09S; other liabilities. $40. 44a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
TO RAISE CAPITAL TO 100000.

Aroany. Feb. s-The Metropolitan Sewing Ma
chine Company. OF Nsw-York city. has fled with
the Secretary Of State certifcats OF Increase o.
CAPITAL from $1,000 to 100000. The certincats 10
ian T. Lintner. secretary Of tbs stockholders
thorizng the increase.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
LYONS SENTENCED TO BE HANGED
Convicted of Beating Silk Mil Wstchnaa
to Death-Appeal viii Be Taken

Paterson N j. Feb s-John Lyons. CONVICT.
-, e. r,,,rfssr az John Christian. a watchman VS.
sentenced to-day by Judge Mahlon Pitnsy ~,
hanged on March a His counsel. T. III Waru' "
appeal the case Lyons and companion ~.
caught by Christian IN the act or rooons -s-stia1
rotfS vvhsre Christian watchnan Ill -. Ia
VS. beaten TO death by Lyons Ine acco1S
now serving . sentence In state prison-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
WANTS NEW MANHATTAN HOSPITAL

Albany. Feb. s-A new hospital 20 Manhattan
borough IS the suggestion Of Assemblyman Curry
lie has Just introduced Dill authorizing the city
controller to issue New-York city stock for as much
as may be necessary to provide for II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
FIRE AT COLGATE UNIVERSITY.
Valuable Biological and Geological Appa
ratus Ruined at Hamilton.

Hamilton, n. Y. Feb. s.-west College CoIrat,
University. seriously damaged to-day by a fire
which completely ruined the apparatus In the bio
logical and geological departments. The amount Of
the damage has not yet been estimated but II 3
very heavy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
FIFTY RUSSIAN woRKmEn KILLED.

St Petersburg. Feb s.-Fifty workmen were killed
to-day by The caving in Of an embankment on the
warSaw-Tienna railroad.
The men dug into old smelling works buried
for thirty years. An explosion followed and be-
sides the killed. many frightfully burned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
THE SWITZERLAND ON HER WAY HERE

Southampton. Feb s.-The Red Star Line steamer
Switzerland. from Antwerp January q for Phfa-
delphia. which returned hero February IN
damaged condition, sailed from here to-day for
Philadelphia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
MAY INVEST IN ROCK ISLAND BONDS

Albany. Feb. s--Assembiyman Agnew. of New
York tonight introduced a bill providing that the
trustees OF any savings banks may invest the
moneys deposited therein In mortgage bonds Of
the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. but
limiting them 20 the first mortgage FER cent bonds
due July l. 1871. anu the general mortgage gold
Der csat bou6s Qua July L 1855
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
OBITUARY..
HENRY w. OLIVER.

Tfttsburg. Feb. S-Henry ". Oliver tho well
known capitalist. steel master and politician died
at bis homo al O'Clock this morning after two
months Illness from complication % diseases.
the principal OF which affected the kidneys
lie was sixty-four years old. Mr. oliver from early
life had been connected with the ron Industry. and
prominent in many other Industrial enter
prises. He OF the largest individual real
estate holders and leader In the city's improve
ments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
APPEAL TO PRESIDENT.
Austrian Peace Society Asks Intervention
IN the Coming Conflict.

Vienna. Feb. S-The Austrian Peace Society
has sent cable dispatch 10 President Roose-
welt requesting him to intervene IN the Russian
japanese conflict Under the provision Of the In
ternational Arbitration Tribunal at The Hague
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-09
HIGGINS COULD NOT REACH ALBANY
Kept at olesn by High water-The Senate
Session

Albany. Feb. s-High water at Olean prevented
tie attendance OF Lieutenant Governor Higgins st
to-nsght's session Of the Senate Mr. Higgins wired
that he hemred in by foods and had found Il
impossible 10 come 10 Albany Senator Ra,,ss
presided IN his stead.