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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
THE HOOKER INQUIRY.
assembly Committee Trying to
Subpena Bearers.

Albany March 30-While the Assembly Judic-
larry Committee supposed to be in session
all day, it's investigation of the charges against
Justice Warren B. Hooker to-day occupied only
three hours altogether The committee is
superintendent of the salary and allowance di-
vision of the Postoff1ce Department.
One of the principal allegations against Justice
Hooker is that he used his influence to secure
an unreasonable rental FROM the federal govern
Stearns, a portion of which is used as a post
office Mr.. Conan counsel for the committee
declined to call to the stand number of wit
nesses who have been brought here to testify
regarding rental values in Dunkirk. After a
consultation with the various counsel represent
ing Justice Hooker, Mr.. Stanchfield announced
that these witnesses would be sworn These
are the first witnesses that have been placed on
the stand by Judge Hookers counsel.
The facts already brought out are that prior
to the erection OF the Hooker-Stearns building,
the proposition was preached to a postal in
spector, who, after inspecting the proposed site
would pay $1,000 rental. The lease was signed
at rental of $3.50. later raised to 81, 500 and
finally TO s.. 600 but the presentation of the
BristoW report, the government arbitrarily
celled the lease and went back to the 81 $50
rental.
Edward c. Berry insurance man of Dun
kirk stated that he believed the rental of that
portion Of the Hecker-Stearn building occu-
$500. After considerable discussion over
sites and rental values of various buildings
in Duubirk, the committee adjourned until to-
morrow morning.
investigating the charges against Justice Hook
er would on Monday ask for a two weeks ex-
tension of time, as the work Is still far from
completion and the time expires on April g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
HIGGINS EXPLAINS BILL.
GoUernor States HIS Position on the
Water Question.
[nr rrLEeRApn no Zee TRIpuNE.l

1y.ahN March 30.-In a long discussion of the
points at issue beteeen the city administration
of NewtYork and the advocates of the State
Water Commission bill framed by Assembly
man Agnew, Governor Higgins to-day outlined
his position He declared that the contention of
the civ was TO reduce the commission to the
position of a mere agent. In pointing out the
legal situation Governor Higgins took the posi-
ton outlined in Tie Tribune this morning.
The determinations of the proposed State
Water Supply Conlmission." said the Governor
would be renewable by writ of certiorari under
the general provisions of the code of civil proc
edure on the application of the City OF New York
or of any other aggreved party, by the Ap-
pellate Division of the Supreme Court or the
department in which the determination was
made On such review the court would de-
/ termtne upon the merits whether there was
upon all the evidence preponderance OF PROOF
in favor of the determination of the commission
If any determination of the commission adverse
to the city were not sustained by the evidence,
it would be annulled by the court
THE city authorities requested the insertion
of a clause which would enable the city to take
the evidence on which adverse decision might
be made before the Appellate Division for re-
view on its merits, as # no determination or
the commission had been made, leaving other
aggrieved parties to the ordinary review by Ger
tiorari. This would reduce the commission TO q
mere agent to take testimony without power
to make an effective determination. The deter
limitations Of the commission would be subject
TO review by certiorari in the absence Of an ex-
press prohibition in the act against such review.
The insertion Of the omitted words providing
for review by certiorari does not add to the
powers Of the court or diminish those of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
NEW STREET LEVEL CASINO.
Plans Filed by Bixby Estate-Ready in
June

Plans have been filed with the Buildings Depart
ent by the Bixby estate for rebuilding the Casino
at cost of $4,000, with the auditorium the
street level The playhouse. to its decoration
will still be Moorish. The present interior will
really be sunk story and a balcony (Which II be-
fore lacked added. 1t will have the main entrance
in Broadway instead of in 3Sth-st The old stair
ways. of wood will be replaced by ireproof stairs
and all the new material will be modern and sub
stantial AS the house is a corner. with court
the third side. 1t will when built the ground
level, be of the easiest theatres for esress in
town. AS as the plans are approved men will
be ready in June 1t will be reopened by The Earl
and the Girl"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
DINNER FOR MISS JANE ADDAMs.
Social Workers Listen to Spirited Eulogy of
School Teachers.

Two hundred men and women actively interest
ed in social betternent present last night to
honor Miss Jane Adams, head worker at Hull
House, Chicago. at dinner given in Clinton Hall
by the Association of Neighborhood Workers.
Miss Julia Rchman, district superintendent of
schools, who one of the speakers startled
her audience by declaring that the teacher is a
larger factor in neighbOrhood than the physician
the clergyman or the Settlement worker The psy-
stefan reaches only those who have physical ills
the clergyman works only; among those who may
choose to come TO church. and the Settlement
worker touches mainly those who voluntarily visit
the Settlement but at school," she insisted
have hold on the children of the community for
at least eight years of their life and through them
the way is easy to reach their families
Miss Adams. Miss Mary Mcdowell. of Chicago
Margaret Dreier, of Newark; Professor Frank
Fetter, of Cornell University, and DR.. Henry NJ
Leipziger, supervisor of lectures for the Board
of Education. were the other speakers Dr. Gay
lord =. White, of Union Settlement. presided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
FRTEDEL BILL REPORTED.
It Prevents Building Elevated Road to Con-
meet Bridges.
EBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUxE.l

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Albany March 30-The Assembly Cities Commit
tee to-day reported favoraby the Friecel BILL which
would prevent the construction of connecting ele-
waited railroad between the Brooklyn and Williams
burg bridges in Manhattan. The bill is a brief one
and was brought here by the East Side Civic Club.
II simply forbids in express terms the construction
Of any elevated line in Clinton. Delaney, Grand
Canal ST. east OF chrystie-st This would OF
course make il absolutely impossible build the
proposed connecting railroad since the lines would
have TO go east from the Bowery over Delaney,
Canal Grand st. as Broorne and Hester SITS. are
too narrow for any such line. This list comprises
all the available streets. while Clinton-st. would
have 10 be used for any line going east over Grand
or Canal 81. 10 get 70 the Williamsburg Bridge
plaza.
This bill has been advocated by delegations Of
East Side citizens, who have urged that slen-st
was striking example Of the effect OF elevated
railIosIs II the tenement districts. The fight
against Deiancey-st. developed the present contest
and -esulted 10 Mr- FfiedeI's amendment TO the
Rapid Transit law. The bill VIII T.robsbIy be hjf
terry contested IN both Senate and Assembly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
THREATEN BIG, PACKERS.
Indictments Likely If Beef Trust
Witnesses Are Coached.

Chicago, March 3o-Conspiracy indictments
are threatened against heads of big meat pack
ing concerns unless alleged tampering with wit
nesses who have been summoned to testify be-
fore the federal grand jury is discontinued at
once. With two witnesses on the stand to-
day, who, it is asserted, admitted that they
had been approached with suggestion that
their testimony be mild the jury, it is declared,
is getting ready to take drastic action
I'VE will shut off interference with witnesses"
said Assistant Attorney General Pagin tonight
even If we have to resort TO proceedings under
the conspiracy statute to do so'
Belief was general tonight that Mr. Pagin has
already laid out plans of new indictments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
GAS LIGHT TURNED ON
Continued from first page

original capital stock was 100000. In 1870
it was increased to $5,O0OOOO and in 1856 de-
creased to 100000.
The list of companies included in the Con-
solidated Gas Company completed. counsel read
the articles of consolidation. He called atten-
ton to the absence of the signature Of the Mu-
tual company and recited the amounts at which
the companies were rated to complete the total
of $45 100000
The companies parties to the agreement as
he read them the New York Gas Light
Company, Manhattan Gas Light Company,
Harlem Gas Light Company, Metropolitan Gas
Light Company. New-York Mutual Gas Light
Company. Municipal Oxygen Gas Company and
the KnickerboclSer Gas Light Company.
II call fhe attention of the committee" Mr.
Hughes said. he finished reading the agree
ment, Ito the fact that the New-York Mutual
did not execute this agreement and that the
difference between S45,O00000 and $59220OO
the value, rated, of that company, represents
the original stock Of the Consolidated company.
II call attention. he continued, ito the fact
that it shall not he lawful for the Standard
company to consolidate or pool its earnings
with any other gas company. Section says If
the Standard company shall violate any of the
sections of the act it shall be the duty of the
Attorney General of the State to institute pro-
ceedings seeking to forfeit the charter of the
Standard company"
Mr.. Hughes read the stipulation between the
Standard company and the Controller, under
which the company agreed, in return for its
franchises, ETC., 10 supply good gas at not more
than 81 90 for a thousand feet. He put in evil
dcnce the certificate of the increase OF the cap
ital stock OF the Standard company TO Sl0.-
100000
Then Mr.. Bennett put on the stand. He
said his company controlled practically all the
gas companies in Manhattan and The Bronx
Notwithstanding the failure of the New-Am-
sterdam and Mutual to pay dividends, the Con-
solidated Gas Company has paid dividends regu-
larly?" Mr.. Hughes asked Mr.. Bennett.
YES sir; at per cent, except during the last
six months when it paid 2A per cent quarterly.
What is the capital stock Of the Consolidated
company"
Eighty million dollars"
Provision has been made to increase the CAPT
tai to S1000A0O00?'
That is So
An extract from the minutes of a meeting
providing for such increase presented to
Mr.. Hughes and read for the record None
of the increased S20,OO0.0o0 of stock has been
issued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
HAS Il TWOFOLD OBJECT,
Income of Phipps Tenements to Go
to CHARITY.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Albany, March 3O.-Assemblyman Prentice to-
day introduced bill Incorporating a society
composed of Henry Phipps, John w. Arbuckle,
Robert w. de Forest. George B. Mcclellan
Isidor Straus and nine others. to build tenement
houses in New-York City other cities of the
State The measure gives the society power TO
hold real and personal property The income is
to be distributed among the charitable and
benevolent corporations of the State.
The Prentice bill reveals the fact that Mr. Phipps
had a twofod object in view in recently creating
the for the erection OF model tenement houses
The terms governing the manner in which the fund
should be used. were made public weeks
ago contained the expressed wish OF the giver that
the tenement houses should be constructed as to
return fair income, and in way discourage in
dividual investors from building tenement houses
on q purely business basis. In announcing the
terms OF the gift Mr., Phipps said:
Il propose to give 100000 for this purpose
expect the houses to be planned earn about
per cent their cost after allowing a proper
amount for maintenance end repairs I intend to
have the earnings accumulate and to be used from
Not a word said by the giver at that time OF
applying ali or any part of the income from the
houses at any time for the maintenance OF char
liable and benevolent corporations In this State
The Phipps model tenement house commission has
already bought .wo sites IA this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
WIDOW IN ESTATE FIGHT MOVES HERE
Mrs. Weightman Walker Leases Fifth-ave.
Apartment for $4,000 Year.

Mrs Anne Weightman Walker. who is fighting
other heirs for the estate of her husband William
weightman the wealthy chemist of Philadelphia,
leased yesterday the third floor apartment in the
Fifth Avenue Estates Building. at the southeast
corner of 60t-st and 5th-ave.. at annual rental
OF $1,000
The fourth floor of the building rented some
months to Miss Faith Moore. Pease & Gilman
and 5th-aVe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
O. & w. ROAD FOR CENTRAL?
Ne1c-HaUen May Exchange 1t for
Freight Concessions.
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IBY TELEGRAPH TRIBUNEl
Boston, March 3o-It is stated here to-day that
within short time the New-York, Haven and
Hartford Railroad will turn over to the New-York
Central the controlling interest of the New-York
Ontario and Western road, which it acquired a
short time ago. In return the New-York Central
will give the New-Haven certain valuable freight
concessions in New-England. and will make ar
rangements regarding an interchange Of freight at
the various junction points of the New-Haven and
New-YCrk Central roads
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
ANTI-POLICY BILL PASSED.
Goddard Society to Get Share of
Fines If Measure Is Signed.

Albany, March 30.-The Senate to-day passed
Assemblyman Prentice's bill, giving the New
York City Anti-Policy Society a share of the
fines collected for violations of the law; also
the State Bar Associations bill making the Su-
preme Court reporter salaried Office transfer
ring the copyright of reports from it to the
State and otherwise making the office like that
of the Court of Appeals reporter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
BILLS SIGNED sY THE GOVERNOR.

Albany. March Ex-Governor Higgins to-day
signed bills including those of:
Senator Elsberg-Bxempting from levy or sale
moneys received from the teachers pension fund
of the city OF Ncw-York.
Mr.. MISUNDERSTANDING that a town which
has adopted the money system of repairing high
ways cannot change that system for a period OF
nye years after its adoption.
Senator MISUNDERSTANDING the restrictions as TO
the location OF the New-York County Courthouse.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
GAMBLING ARRESTS AT ITHACA.
Twelve Indictments Found-Ex-City Treas
urer Taken

Ithaca. N. Y. March 9O.-As a result of the recent
crusade against gambling in this city, the grand
jury to-day handed down in the Superior Court
twelve indictments found against alleged proprte-
tors Of gambling resorts
Six arrests were made tonight Charles Green,
a former city treasurer. and ]. j. Gainey, local
merchant are among the number. Alleged gam
bling among the students of CascadilIa Prepara-
tory School brought about the crusade
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
BIG DAY FOR NETWORK CENTRAL.

On March % the New-York Central and Hudson
River Railroad handled its lines east of Buff
faIo. not including the Boston and Albany divi-
sion, S0043 freight cars. This required 62l trains
with average of fortyeight to the train, in
addition to than thousand passenger
the days business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
SOUTHERN RAILWAY PROMOTIONS.

Washington. March 30-C. H. Ackert. formerly
general manager or the Southern Railroad. las
been chosen fourth vice president In charge o: the
operating department.; T. C. Powell. formerly
freight traffic manager, nth yice-president with
onces at 81. Louis Ia charge of traffic in the West
and the operation OF the St Louis-Loulsville lines
ana H. b. Spencer, general manager. to succeed
Mr.. Ackert
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
coREAN PRINCE COMING HERE.

lRy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIHuNE.l
Ottawa, March 30.-Leo, the second OF the
Emperor OF Corea, has reached Vancouver lie
was educated in the United States. He was to
leave Vancouver to-day for New-Xork- He says
his people rejoice in Japan victories
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
DIR. BRADY TO PREACH IN TOLEDO.

IBY TELEGRAPH TRIBUNK.l
Toledo March 30.-Dr. Cyrus Townsend Brady
will be the rector in charge of Trinity Church for
two months beginning with Easter and it is
thought that arrangements will be made by the
warden to retain him longer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-31
MEASURE AIMED AT BUCKET SHOPS
Penalty for Conducting One Is Fine or In
prisonment
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

IDY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
Albany March 30-A familiar BILL ostensibly d.
rected at bucket shops. introduced to-day by
Assembyman Yale The penalty provided for mainr
tanning bucket shop is fine of from $500 to 81 Co.,
or imprisonment of from one to six months with
from six months to a years Imprisonment for a
second offence.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-28
DanviIIe's Century Run.

In a very one sided basket ball game
at the Armory last evening Danville
reached the century mark, scoring an
even 100 points, while their opponents,
the team representing Mt. Airy ln-
stitute, of Philadelphia, were able TO
make but six tallies.
The visitors were so overwhelming
lv outclassed that the chief interest Of
the evening was not in the contest it
self. but lay in watching the Danville
boys throw pretty goals, and do other
stunts with their opponents. 1t was
more or less fun to watch our Big Bill
carry two or three of the mutes half
way down the floor and then throw a
goal, with half of the opponents team
clinging to different parts of his an
atomy 1t was also good to see Vel
liver toss % goals, many of them most
sensational. But for good game of
basket ball one does not want one side
of the tally sheet at the end 20 look
like the picture of herd of bison in
an old geography, and the other side
with practically nothing on it but the
date line.
1t is only fair to Mt. Airy, however,
to say that two of their men were alb
sent, one being i'll and the other call
ed home on account of the death of a
brother.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-28
Scenes i'm the Holy Land

\ large assemblage of people We're
present in st. Hubert's Catholic
church last night to attend the grand
sacred concert and lecture. Each feat
ure of the entertainment was excep-
tionalIv fine and the audience was well
pleased
The stereopticon views embraced a
wide range of subjects. The scenes
were mostly from the early life of Our
Lord. but took in a large number that
were outside the Holy Land, such as
the Sphynx, pyramid, and views in
Cairo
4 slight mishap occurred in the ap-
paratus soon after starting, which de
tracted from the effect of the pictures
for awhile, but in short time the
views began to improve When at their
best the pictures were very bright,
every object being clear and distinct.
The coloring was exquisite aud many
Of the pictures were marvels of beauty.
The entertainment was accompanied
with a lecture by Rev. II. Disselkamp,
who fully explained each picture as it
was thrown on the canvas His re-
marks We're very fluent and by his apt
description he revealed his familiarity
with the Holy Land and the scenes in
Our Saviour's life.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-28
|OHN DO>TER, SR.
PASSES AWAY

John Doster, Sr, one Of our old citl-
zens, passed away at o'clock Satur-
day afternoon.
The deceased was eighty-three years
of age and had been i'll feeble health
for some time past, suffering from all
ments incidental to old age. He resid-
ed in DanviIle fifty-two years and was
very widely known.
In 1860 he embarked i'll the cabinet
making business at the well known
stand on Church street near the +. *
r. railway. About twenty-five years
ago he opened the present establish
ment on Mill street. Associated with
him here were his three SONS, John,
Theodore and Jacob. The firm here
took up undertaking in connection
with the furniture business.
About eight years ago owing to ad-
vancing age the deceased retired from
active business and the firm name was
changed from John Doster q Sons to
John Doster's Sons.
The deceased was complete master
of his trade He was good citizen, a.
quiet, peace loving man, and sought
no preferment beyond the esteem Of
his fellow men. His wife preceded
him to the grave twenty-eight years
ago. His declining years were made
happy by the close companionship of
his children, whose attention and
ministratiOnS as he became intirm af
ford a beautiful example of tilial love
and devotion
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-28
CaIIithumpian Serenade.

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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-28
Railway Traffic Held Up.

Traffic on the Catawissa Division of
the p. & r. Railway was held up from
) O'Clock until 80 yesterday morning
as the result of most singular acci-
dent.
Some time during Tuesday night
while "a loaded train was passing the
river bridge at Rupert chunk OF coal
fell from one of the cars and striking
a telegraph pole, detached the wire,
which fell or sagged until it rested up
on the trolley wire of the Montour and
Columbia line.
All went well until the current was
turned on for the resumption OF traffic
at ) O'Clock yesterday morning. The
telegraph wire took up the current and
in an instant all the switch boards and
instruments were burned out over a
large section, among the nearby sta
tions affected, being CatawisSa, Rupert,
Grovania and Danville. All traffic of
course was held up. In addition the
station at Rupert took fire and ID. II.
Fisher, the night operator, had his eye
badly burned in smothering out the
flames with his coat.
The linemen Immediately got busy,
and by 30 O'Clock they had telegraph
communication restored. Meanwhile,
however, no trains We're running.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-12-28
Will Build Large Hotel.

The Shamokin Extension Railway
Company has secured an option on
fifty acres of fine farming land located
near Seven Points. Northumberland
county, and owned by Julius Behrant.
The land is the "Old Shipe Farm,
the part purchased being situated on
the knoll from which place can be seen
the country for many miles around.
There is always a refreshing breeze
blowing over the knoll and on even
the warmest days Of summer the tenn
perature never rises above seventy de-
grees.
Nearby is a beautiful grove. Springs
and wells are on the farm i'll abund-
ance so that there is an excellent wat
er supply.
ON this knoll aud with these sur
romdings it is the intention of the
Extension Company to erect a modern
hotel with a large dance hall. The ho-
tel Will bc used as Il summer resort
aud as the Extension Company line
will pass nearby. easy access to both
Shamokin and Sunbury Will be had.
Full plans for the hotel have not a,
Vet been made.