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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
AMERICAN Mailing SETTLEMENT.
Former Directors to Pay $4,000 and a
Surrender of Stock.

The board of directors of the American Mailing
Company yesterday announced the completion of
satisfactory settlement of the claims involved in
the litigation against former directors of the COM
pany for the return Of dividends alleged 20 have
been paid from capital and Tor alleged promoters
profits the terms of the settlement having been
consented to by the stockholders who initiated the
suits and by their counsel The settlement is upon
the basis of the company receiving from the de
PENDANTS in full settlement OF the claims in salt
$4,000 in cash and surrender Of 100000 par value
payment of the legal expenses of the plaintiffs in
all the suits.
TIE american Mailing Company was orgaS ICED
in 1891 and quarterly dividends declared on
its preferred stock from January, 1898. October
1929 inclusive. the aggregate amount of Sl355.-0
In November, 1929 il found that the outs.and-
ing obligations of the company were S2301Co0 ana
These cost the company 100000 in discounts Suits
were brought against many OF the directors by
stockholders. with whom the company was joined
plaintiff for the amount OF these dividends
which il alleged had been paid out of capital
of net profits. Last November Justice
Clark in the Supreme Court. awarded Judgment
directors foI SlcS704. representing the amount
Of the dividends declared by the board the d4Vi-
Gend meetings At which he mad been present with
interest for about five years, which brought the
total up to about Sl,4S7 600. This judgment was
against Mr.. CUrtiss individually. but from tho an
nouncement made by the board it appears that the
whole body Of the Old directors shared in the settle
nent Of claims
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
OBITUARY. NOTES

Norfolk. Va March s-W. W. King general su-
perntendent of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad
died here to-day at the residence of his brother NJ
K. King, general manager of the same road The
deceased was born in Geneva. n Y. in 1854 and
after assisting in the building of the Manhattan
Railway in New York. the Norfolk and
Southern road. which he also assisted in building.
Dunkirk n. Y, March S-Charles F White. sixty
three years old veteran newspaper man. thirty
years Editor of THE Dunkirk Union and Adver-
tiser." and founder of The Dunixirk Herald" died
early to-day. He was stricken with apopexy yes
terday.
Chicago. March S-Dr. Ivan {. Amon, of this
city, thirtythree years old. committed suicide
day result of excessive brooding difficulties
in the management of a life insurance company.
He employee of the company. The tragedy
took place in DIR. Amon's bedroom He shot him
self in the forehead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
WILD ANIMALS FEAR RATS
Circus Menagene Tested roith Rod
ents, C0Jogne and Catnip.

Hereafter the Pied Piper of Hamelin must share
honors with ''Tody'' Hamilton, press agent OF the
greatest show earth" That was thoroughly
demonstrated yesterday when "Tody" made the
annual pilgrimage from New York to Bridgeport
with seventeen newspaper men and photographers,
who inspected the winter quarters of Barnum &
Bailey's circus. which is to open the season in
Madison Square Garden March %.
For years "Tody" has been conducting series
Of experiments with the animals in the show
Yesterday he proved to the wondering scribes from
New-York that different animals hold different
views regarding rats cologne and catnip.,
Prompted by ve.tisement, the small boys Of
Bridgeport have been catching rats alive for a
week. and there was large stock on hand for yes
terday's tests The tigers did notice the rats
when they were thrown into their cage and the
lions shifted them in disguised, half-hearted man
ner Inc glralfes the tapirs and hyenas turned Up
thelr noses at them, but, quicker than one could
rats The long shouted. red river hog of the Nile.
with a grunt Of approval. gobbled one. string and
all. The monkeys signiied their disapproval by
throwing The rats bodily from the cage. and the
kangaroos jumped about like frightened women.
The axis deer and the anteopes nimbly sidestepped
the little animals, bug the South American panther
took all offered him. The elephants display we'd the
most alarm. Pulling their chains. they trum-
peted and screamed i'll fear until the rats We're
taken away The animals shifted the cologne con-
temptuously. The catIIp pleased them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
NIAGARI GRAB" BILL IN.
pleasure Granting Speeping Pri0-
IegeS Introduced.
by TEL EGRAPH TO THE TRIBuxE.l

Albany. March 8-The Niagara Loclport and
Ontario grab bill. exclusively forecasted in the
hispatches Of Monday night. was introduced by As
sembly man Legsett, OF Niagara, to-day. In gen
eral the bill follows the lines Of last years but it
goes further and has even more objectionable
features
The original purpose Of the Niagara company was
10 furnish power and wholesome water for Lock
port; the Leggett measure makes no mention of
this. The bill originally intended to establish
power works at Lockport; this plan is eliminated
1rom The new measure, ana the company may build
ats plant where it chooses. But sweeping powers
or condemnation, opening the whole State TO the
tcomDanys wires. poles and transmission stations
are authorized. The company is empowered to be-
come holding company for all the power com
lpanleS Of the State Finally, the section of last
year measure requiring the consent Of local au-
f1horltles Before tie company can enter highways
tpr streets. provision contained in the first draft
20 inns years measure Is out go that the whole
fotSte becomes the playground of the company
l. The blll was vetoed last year by Governor OdeU
tpecuSe II made no provision for remuneratlng the
sState Tor privileges conferred. and no effort has
en mace TO meet that objection IN the present hill
ms years Dill does not have the support of SEN
laIor l. fdommedieu and AssembIyrnan Thomson
VINO iathere0 II last year because IOckD0rt is lafr
out 1 hey assert that the company has been pIrN
CHASED by NeW-Nork interests which have no in
Terest IN LOckport. 49, al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
Plan NEW FOOD Law.
Bill Drafted by agriculture Com
missioner Viii Be Party Measure.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNE.l


Albany March S.-The recent investigation Of food
adulteration has convinced the Department of Agri-
culture that the present laws are not sufficiently
strict specific remedy existing defects. and
Commissioner Wietng and his assistants are now
at work general amendment, which will be
introduced early next week by Senator Tully chair
of the Senate Health Committee a com
mittee measure.
This committee to-day considered the report of
Commissioner Wieting relative the of adul-
terants and preservatives in foods and drugs and
the practice of fraudulent labelling, which was re-
ceived by the Senate last week and submitted to
the copmittee, with instructions to recommend
such legislation as il fit. Several pure food
measures are before the legislature now but il IS
expected that this committee bill Will place
or most OF them. Its main purpose will be to in
sert IN the law specific standards and proportions
IN ADDITION 10 the present general regulations
when, according TO the departments report I'M
scrupulous manufacturers find it easy TO take ad-
vantage OF At present the law says in general
terms that prepared foods shall contain foreign
substances injurious to health The amendment
VIII give a list Of such substances prepared in ac-
coraance with recent investigations Particular at
tehuon VIII be paid to restricting the use of pre-
tiOnS. 1' AN''N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
NO CHANGE IN DELAWARE.
Icy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Icy TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE
Wilmington Del, March S.-An the members Of
the General Assembly were present to-day at Dover
when the ballot for United States Senator was
taken Ex-senator L. Heisler Ban arrived during
the day for the purpose advising and counselling
with the regular Republican members on the SEN
atorship He conferred with them all, and
pressed his anxiety to bring about the election of
Colonel Henry A. Dupont. He will remain at
Dover during the greater part of the remainder Of
the session Senator Alec is also in Dover, and as
Ny Addicks is expected tomorrow the leaders of
both Republican factions Will be in command OF
the forces from now until final adjournment As
TIVE session progresses. the deadlock be-
come more settled. In the closing hours. however
the contest will be waeed warmly and developments
ma
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
FIRST BIG NEW BRIDGE TIE-UP.
Failing DynamOs in Rush Hours Block It
for Forty-fve Minutes

The first big blockade TO the Manhattan cars since
they began running the williamsburg Bridge
occurred last night in rush hours The tie-up lasted
nearly hour 1t caused by break in the
dynamos. There extra running the
S;h and l4th st. c-osstown lines. owing the
large number Ct BrooElynites who because Of the
strike We're going the structure instead OF
going to the Brooklyn Bridge. The began to
pie up from Delancey-st. the structure and
in a short time the line Of on the north track
EXTENDED the plaza ~ Williamsburg. These
cars had only few passengers. When, how
ever. the blockade extended to the south track,
where the williamsburg bound cars were crowded
with Dassengers, the tie-up became serious. The
passengers were not permitted 10 leave the cars.
as they would have TO climb over the openings
between the girdeTs 10 reach the roadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
BILLS PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY

Albany. March S.-Bills passed by The Assembly
to-day included those of:
Mr. Moreland, extending jurisdiction of the parole
board to include prisoners convicted for terms UP
TO twenty years. who have never before been con
ycted Of a crime. The present law includes only
hve-Year prisoners.
Mr. Phillips. making it misdemeanor for a
bank officer empOye to accept any gTatuity in
connection with loan overGraft.
Mr.. Gowan. providing for payment for cattle
killed 10 prevent the spread Of tuberculosis. In
case Of localized tuberculosis the State shall pay
60 per cent of the appraised value Of the cattle and
in general contagoR. 40 per cent
Mr.. ONeill providing that trust companies shall
make quarterly reports TO the Superintendent OF
Banks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
FAVORS RTKER PROPOSAL.
Ne7cark Board of Trade Endorses
Railroad Tarati0n Plan.

The Board of Trade of Newark last night adopted
q resolution, offered by a special committee favor
ing the railroad taxation proposed in the report Of
Chandler W. Riker of the State Tax Commission
and requesting Mr. Riker draft bill on the
lines proposed by him.
Calvin Tomkins, president of the Municipal Art
Society of New-York addressed the board on the
subject OF a metropolitan area TO include greater
New-York ard five counties of New-Jersey. He set
forth the great prospective advantages To be at
tanned by broad public policy looking to secure
DEMENT'S arising from the growth of the sections
the increase Of population and the utilization of
natural resources.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
The Old Reliable
ROYAL
BAKING POWDER
ABSOLUTELY
PURE
There is no substitute
NEW W4TER BILL.
Agne1g'S Measure Introduced at Re
quest of the Republican Club,
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Albany. March Sat the request of the Repub-
Hcan Club of New-York City Assemblyman Agnew
to-day introduced bill providing for State
water commission, to be appointed by the Gov
ernor, and consist of five members. The measure
provides that city any other community
shall have the right acquire lands or extend its
water system until it has submitted its plans TO
the board
This commission is directed to receive the plans
Of any proposed extension of water systems. to-
gether with full explanation of lands to be taken
and other details. and o advertise a hearing
such plans. After such hearing the commission
is to determine forthwith whether the plans are
fair and just and the provisions for damages ade-
quate 1t may modify reject the plans, or por-
nit others to be filed. When it makes its decision
it shall publish the accepted maps and plans. The
expense Of the hearing is to be borne by the ap-
plicant city or town
The commission is also TO determine and report
to the legislature and in its first report discuss
the various sources of water supply in the State
and their availa bility with reference to various
cities, also their sewage systems and future needs
1t is directed further TO report on the advisabty
time required and expense incident to the con-
struction of State system of water supply and
of disposal of sewage.
The of the commissioners is for FIVE years
arranged that the term of one member expires
each year they are not to receive any salary. but
their expenses are to be betrayed. The bill APP
mission.
Mr.. Agnew to-day gave out a detailed statement
discussing his measure, in which he pointed out
that the various hearings had emphasized the
acute situation of the New-York City water sup
ply. and discussed Mayor McClelan's argument
for home rule in this regard but insisted that home
rule must be equally preserved in the communities
from which the water was to he taken. He de-
clared that his would Obviate the injustice
wrought on local communities. well guard tho
interests of the city. All this he explained, would
be obtained under his bill without the delay Incl
dent to a preliminary commission, such as his
earlier measure provided for.
There was a hearing on the Wainwright and the
two Apgar bills to-day before the Assembly Com
mittee on Water Supply. delegation from West
chester County favored the Wainwright measure
permitting cities and towns in this county tap
the New-York water supply. Subsequently there
was conference of various interests Assistant
Corporation Counsel Sterling, representing New
York City; Assembyman J. T Smith, of Duchess
County, and AssemblYmen wainwright ana Apgar
Of WeStChester TO agree on bill or series of
bills satisfactory to the various counties. and
granting the extension of the New-York system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
SLEEPING CAR RATE BILL AGAIN
One Time Opponent Introduces Measure to
Fix Rates for Berths.
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rn1BrvE7

Albany, March S.-The list of new bills TODAY
included the old familiar attack on sleeping car
companies. The bill provides that no sleeping car
company shall charge more than half a cent a
mile, nor less than 81 than 81 for any
berth or double berth on journey within the State
1t also provides that when the upper berth is not
sold, the passenger in the lower berth NAV decide
whether it shall be lowered or not
The bill was introduced by Senator Grady who
on recent appearance of this bill made
an, eloquent attack on it. saying: Why this
bill is as unreasonable measure providing that
guest at hotel. paying 81 for a room might have
the bridal chamber. if it unoccupied" II is
clear that the Senator has experienced a change of
heart on the measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
TO STRENGTHEN R. R. COMMISSIONERS
Bill Planned by Merchants Association
Would Make Their Findings Mandatory

Albany March S.-Assemblyman Stanley to-day
introduced for the NewYork Merchants Associa-
ton bill making the orders of the Board of Rail
road Commissioners mandatory. and providing that
on the application of a Mayor, president, super
VlSors or highway commissioner of a village or in
which railroad is located the commission shan
hxef b ate Us condition end operation seeoni
pm py MT STANLEY provides that a railroad shall
Keep statistical evidence of the physical condition
ana opeiatlon OF the road, if so required BY he
eel for the commission " 0 NoUIi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
THUG ATTACKS STATION AGENT.

Elizabeth n. j.. March Sat o'clock this after
noon a thug attacked Mrs. w. Reed. station agent
of the Pennsylvania RAILROAD at North Elizabeth
He seized her by tne throat and grabbed "A handbac
in which she carried the morning receipts George
Sesgarese. railroad man. and George Beers a
mllklnan, chased the robber. Later. Patrolman
kirkman joined the chase and fired at the feeing
man, The bullet went through his coat and tors
the prisoner. N ~'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
INcORPORATIoNs AT ALBANY.

Albany. March s.-The following companies have
been Incorporated:
York City capital, $4,000; directors W Coleman
Hughes and William Scully Of Brooklyn and
George Z. Ferguson of New-YorI1.
akron Gypsum ,Gompany Of akron, Erie County;
D. Ackerson and J. Z. Paxon. of Akron
The Old Dominion Coal and Timber Company Of
New-York City; capital $4,000; directors Fred
erick ". Droge. Frederick ". Meyer ana Ralph A.
kneib, OF New-York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
EXCURSION BOAT BILL MODIFIED.
As Reported It Makes Less Severe REQUIRE
ments Regarding Fireproofng

Albany, March S.-With several amendments con-
sideraby modifying its original severity the Marks
Fireproof Excursion Boat b:l was reported to-day
from the Senate Committee on Commerce and Navi-
CATION The measure provides that the
stanchions, deckbeams and frames of such craft
shall be Of steel or iron. It refers to New-York
City only. The same committee acted favorablv
on Assemblyman PrentCes bill increasing the num-
Der Of life preservers that be carried by pas
senger steamers navigating in this State. Both
DIS were introduced the of the General
Slocum disaster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
WILL REPORT ELsBERG TRANSIT BILL
Explanation That It Would Not Make sepa.
rate Construction Contracts Mandatory
10y TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE. !

albany, Marcl g. senator Elsberg to-day sue
ceeded in getting the Senate Cities Committee TO
order the report Of the Elsbers Rapid Transit bill
TIE committee vote was 70 g. the Tammany sena-
tors voting against Il.
n was agreed thar Senator'S White Esberg and
Cad should prepare special memorandum 10 be
made cubic when the bin IS formally reported SET
ting forth tho that the section authorizing the
separation q the contracts for construction and
f,r=ra-t on 90 future subWays was entirely permits
sixe at.I be taken as indicating any inten-
ZION Of the legislature 70 enact any mandatory Law
On this poiat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
LAWMAKERS BUSY AT ALBANY.
Vide Rumor the Governor WiU Not
ReapDOint Him.

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
Albany March SIT widely reported TO-
night that Governor Higgins had determined not
TO reappoint Labor Commissioner McMack1n'
whose term has recently expired, and whose re-
appointment has been strongly opposed by vari-
Gus child labor organizations Charges against
Commissioner McMackin were filed with Cover
nor Higgins by n committee representing the
National Child Labor Association.
1t was also rumored that John Williams, OF
[ tica the new First Deputy Commissioner,
would be appointed Mr. Wiiliams's nomination
is urged by various labor organizations. Gov
ernor Higgins declined to discuss the nomina-
ton tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.

Liverpool. March :. n. n.-CoTTON-Spot- MoTe-a,e
tIViness aOEe; prices points lower, ,idlns
fair +e1d; good wi0,llrg t2ad r0tldiug. 4l1d. low
mddng toad good ord nary. ANA. ordinary r ISd
The sales 81 the day 5000 bales 90 which O0 we're
SPECULATION and Included American
Receipts ha.as Hll American. euler
end closed American micdlins, & a. March Caa,
March Np-ii. t03d. Apri May 04d MAY and
June. CGd. Jure and July 4OSi Iuiy August
+NSd. and SerteNNcr +tel. September
Der. l0d Ootcte- ard . venber, l0d November ami
December, And: December and January, ska January
aud February altl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
COMPETITION BENEFITS BALTIMORE
Cheapest Lighting Service of ANY City in
United States
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

j
Baltimore, March S-This city will get the cheap
est lighting service Of any city in the country
through competition. saving of $5SS74 a year is
the difference between the present contract price
81 SO 81 lamp ard the bid S67 IS made to-day
Dy the new Consolidated Electric Light and cas-
CSoInpahy II 1850 Baltimore was paying Sl27 % a
lamp But two bids received those ~ Tho
Consolidated Gas. Electric Light and Power Com
pany and the Maryland Telephone Companv Vbirb
has lust gone into the lighting husiness -. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
STUDENTS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
Hazing Likely to Result in Two Deaths at
Ann Arbor.

Ann Arbor, Mich March S.-Harold H Corson,
of Birmingham Mich, one of the two sophomore
students stabbed during the hair cutting hazing
episode last night, is in critical condition. The
knife penetrated the membrane sheath:ng the
heart. l. a. Warren, who stabbed in the
back, is also In a critical condition. One knife
thrust penetrated his lungs. No arrest has been
made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
OBITUARY.
MRS. HARRIET E. POUCH.

Mrs. Harriet L. Pouch. widow Of Alfred ]. Pouch
who was member of the Standard Oil Company.
died yesterday at the home of her son-in-Iaw Dr.
aged siXty-one years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
MAY EQUIP ROAD WITH ELEcrR,c,rv

~ TELEGRAFH 70 THE TnIBUNEl
Watertown. y. T.. March s.-Loomis Allen, Of the
Utica and Mohawk has made an inspection NJ the
Rome road, from Carthage to Sacketts Ha-hor
with view of equppins that road with electricity
between the places named 1t more than probe
bls that the thirty mile stretch will be eauluned he
fore tee end OF sumrlaE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
MAN KILLED BY EXPLOSION.
Greenwood Baptist Church Boiler Bursts
Two Injured

BY the explosion of boiler in the Greenwood
Baptist Church. 7th-ave. and 6th-st. Brooklyn. yes
terday morning Richard Hall. janitors assistant
was killed instantly, and Raymond Denton Sc
verey injured. Paul Summers, the janitor suffered
from shock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
RAISE SALARIES OF BOROUGH HEADS.
Bill introduced by Cassidy Man Would Give
All $4,000 Year.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BUvE.1

Albany, March s.-1'he dignity and Importance of
the Borough President will be notably Increased
with Passage OF the bill introduced by Senator
Keenan, to-day, raising the salaries of these Off
Gals to $1,000 in all boroughs. They now receive
$500 in Manhattan, The Bronx and Brooklyn and
$1,000 in Richmond and Queens. Senator keenan,
comes from Queens. where Cassidy reigns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.


sinrise 6:23 $50 Neon sets 4le Moons axe
HIGH WATER
A.At-Sandy Hook 0:29 COY Island Hell Gate 1l:29
PN-:audy Hook 9Jl Gov Island He'll Gate II 5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-09
COURT OF ApPEALs CALENDAR

Albany. y. Y. March S.--Court OF Appeals calen-
dar for tomorrow Nos 25 246. 80. 25l. 258 25 l59
and 26f.