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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
GRAB" BILL UNDER LASH
GOodseH Measure Fails of AdUance-
ment After Debate.
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Albany, March 29.-More light directed
on the mysteries of the Goodsell railroad grab
bill to-day in the introducers third unsuccess-
full attempt to have II advanced the Senate
calendar. Since the exposure Of the dangers of
this measure in The Tribune, several Senators
have been studying it. and the impression of its
true character has become so general that even
the championship Of Majority Leader Raines
did not save it from a severe criticism from
some Republicans to-day.
One of these was Senator Malby. who created
a sensation by inquirng most significantly
whether the bill would not permit the Newly ork
Central Railroad to extend its station from I'D
st. TO the Battery IL it wished. without the con-
sent of anybody, provided it asserted that the
extension for the best interests or the
road.
Before the railroads run their lines through
my back yard my front yard" continued SEN
ator Malby, Il would like a chance to say some
thing. Senator Raines seems to have got all the
light he wants on the matter. but we are not
satisfied
The difference Of opinion between Senators
Raines and Malby caused Senator Elsoerg TO
ask When did the falling out occur?" while
Senator Coggeshall remarked in low tones Ell
tn. Brute?"
senator Goodseu started the discussion by
repeating, birdlike, the explanation OF the meas
ure he has given on the two former occasions
when ii was under debate. 1T merely gives
railroads power to condemn land for switches
and curves, and TO straighten their lines, SAID
THAT is a rather short explanation of a
rather important BILL" said Senator Raines, go
ing to declare that he considered the meas
ure harmless. He and Senator McCarren agreed
that its intention was TO permit the New-York
Central Railroad to straighten uhe Spuyten
Duyvil bend.
Then why doesn't it say 500" asked Senator
Marks. NO bill should be passed which con-
ceals its true object. We don't know what rail-
road wants the bill. We simply have TO take
the statement OF the Senator from the 42d."
This is a blind BILL" said Senator Bracket.
Senator Bracket closed with attack on
Senator McCarren, who. he said, always
with the corporations
The Senator'S refused to advance the bill, and
cut short further debate by voting to proceed
with other business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
NEW BRIDGE HELD UP.
Contractors Rent Houses Instead of
Tearing DozUn, Says Grout.

Controller Grout announced yesterday that the
work the approaches OF the Manhattan
Bridge is being held up by the Davis Contract
ing Company. which. instead OF tearing down
condemned houses. Is renting them. The houses
purchased in January from the Williams
Engineering and Construction Company. with
the understanding that they were to be- demol-
ished at once. John Williams. the contractor
for the new bridge, has stated that the work will
be begun on April TO-
Mr.. Grout is indignant and has communicated
with Commissioner Best He said yesterday he
would try to subtract the amount OF rentals in
settling with the company. The Controller de-
clarad:
The Bridge Commissioner agreed with US that
while the buildings, under the terms OF the con-
tract. became the property or the contractors.
they became so for the sole purpose OF having
them removed. The Bridge Department at once
gave the contractors notice tos that effect. /
understand that the contractors assert they have
the right to- rent the properties until their re-
moyal Is actually required
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
EPIDEMIC NOT GROWING.
Darlington Says Other Diseases 4re
Mistaken for Meningitis.

The sudden increase TO eighty-ivs deaths from
meningitis last week. when the record Of the
previous week showed drop from ninety-eight to
seventy-two, does not signify. in Health Commits
sioner Darlingtons estimation. that the epidemic
is spreading rapidly.
'T have found on looking into deaths which were
reported to be due to cerebro-spinal meningitis
that the attending physicians had diagnosed the
cases incorrectly he said yesterday. Owing to
the reports of the epidemic. many doctors have
been led to make mistakes For instance I have
noticed several Instances OF death from cOnvul-
sions which the physicians have mistaken for the
commissions of meningitis
There is practically no meningitis in the other
borouEhs. Last week there were ffty-seven deaths
from this disease in Manhattan, in The
Bronx, three In Queens, eighteen in Brooklyn and
none in Richmond. Like most everything else,
meningitis follows the path OF least resistance
The people in the poorer districts the East and
West sides live in unsanitary quarters, are over
worked and underfed. The result is that they are
most prone to disease OF every kind-meningitis
along with the others.
This warm. dry weather should check the cpl
dsrnic. My commission will hold another meeting
here Friday afternoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
ANTI-CANAL MEN LACK FUNDS.
Property Owners Action to Block Work
Likely To Be Delayed
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Albany March 29.-Proceedings TO test the consti-
tutionality of the Barge Canal Improvement act
seem to be stalled by the failure OF the ant-canaI
forces to raise sufficient funds John I. Platt of
Poughkeepsie, who here to-day comforting
with Senator Amber and other opponents of the
improvement, said that he and his associates were
seriously embarrassed by the lack of money to pay
counsel .
There is a mistaken impression" said Mr. Platt
that the railroad companies behind u.s. They
are not and they have not contributed a cent
toward the movement. On the contrary President
Newman of tho New-York Central has declared
himself in favor of the Canal act and is working
against us
On account of this lack Of funds Mr.. PIatt said
that there was no absolute certainty that the pro-
posed property owners action the law would
De brought at once in the of some resident Of
Waterford. Saratoga County where the Depart
ment of Public Works has taken the first parcels
or land for the work. At present Elihu Root who
has been retained by the anti-canal neople and
John G. Milburn. who will represent the State in
the coming litigation, planning the preliminary
oetalis or the action These will Include the seec-
ton OF the particular property owner who will
stand as plaintiff in the action, and the Depart-
ment or Public Works Will be asked to serve a
notlce on such one that his land is to be taken
since the proposed route of the canal improve
nent is all mapped out, the litgants will be able to
choose plaintiff at any point along the line
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
ATTACK MADE ON B. AND O,
Cincinnati Shippers Charge That Rebates
and Refunds Are Given.

Columbus. Ohio. March 2s-Charges of alleged IN
just discrimination the part of the Baltimore
and OHIO southwestern Railroad were filed with
State Railroad Commissioner Morris to-day by E.
E. Williamson, commissioner OF the Cincinnati Re-
ceivers and Shippers Association. The road is
charged with making excessive switching charges
charging more for a short haul than for a long
haul. not publishing posting as required by
law and also making private contracts whereby
certain shippers are given rebates and refunds
The charges are signed by the Campbell Creeve
Goal Company. the Queen City Coal Company, the
Company, the Trum Coal Company, the Cousoli-
dated Coal and Mining Company and the Sam w
Weidler Coal Company.
Commissioner Morris advised the Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern officials OF the charges and or
dered that they fe their within thirty DAYS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
SIYTH-AVE. WORK SOON.
McAdoo Tunnel Waits for Report
of Commission.

Work on the 6th-avs extension OF the Morton-ss
tunnel VIII not b begun for some weeks yet VIII
lam G. McAdoo. president or tho Nsv-York ana
Jersey Railroad Company. has applied TO thu su-
prene Court for the appointment OF a commission
70 report whether the extension IS public nsces-
sity, which fact would free the company from OBJ
tanning the consent OF property owners By thu
time thu report OF tho commission Is approved ID
expected that the plans win be perfected by AEx.
Jacobs and Mr.. Davis, engineers for the coxnpany.
About Aooo feet OF the second tube Of the Morron-
81. tunnel has been bored through. leaving about
100 feet before tho tube is completed Prepare
lions nearly perfected for sinking the drxe
shaft for tho Cortlandt-st. tunnel
The workmen In the Morton-st. tunnel raptd-
~ growing heavier and stronger. They work al
most every day under about thlrty-dve pounds OF
air PRESSURE thus breathing IN about one aEd ore-
half times more oxygen than persons hnsttna
above ground
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
CURED MENINGITIS.
Boston Physician applied Extremes
of Temperature.
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Boston. March pa method OF treating cere-
bral meningitis not as sensational trepan-
ming thus far resulting in greater promise OF
effecting a cure. has been discovered and ap-
piled by DR.. Ernest B. Schallenbach OF Chelsea,
upon patient in the Frost Hospital of that city.
He packs the patient from the waist to the top
of the head in cracked ice. and covers the lower
half of the body with hot water bottles. It is
somewhat heroic treatment, but the patient
readily becomes used TO the extremes Of heat
and cold.
Eight days ago James Goldman. eight years
old, Of No 146 Auburn-st. Chelsea, was
stricken with meningitis. and DR.. Schal-
lenbach applied this treatment from the start.
When the lad was taken TO the'hospital he was
unconscious at times and given opiates to
relieve him of his terrible suffering To-day he
is recovering rapidly and the doctor and nurses
believe he will get well.
Il was led to this treatment" said the doctor,
because the pathological process similar
to that Of pneumonia that little change in the
treatment seemed reasonable"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
WHERE ARE THE HYMNBo0Kse
Philadelphia Accountant Tries to Trace
Song Library.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE


Hartford. Conn. March "a hidden collection Of
hymnbooks is the of the Hartford Theological
Seminary being placed in the position Of defending
itself against the charge of having acquired a song
library by force and stealth. James Warrington of
Philadelphia, accountant. has advertised in a
local paper offering reward for the name and
address Of the teamster who took from No. 315
vikings Alley. Philadelphia boxes of books and
papers marked Professor Waldo S. Pratt Hartford
Theological Seminary" and another reward for the
name of the person admitting the teamster TO the
premises According 10 Professor Pratt. some of
the school faculty bought this library from Mr.
Warrington for 5000 with the written agreement
that he should have to 1t for five years. They
reserved an option to buy fl Their books he might
collect, and they charge that ne mixed the original
collection with others bought later, so that no in
ventory could be made. Professor Pratt admit,
having the books removed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
ELsBERG BILL CHANGED AGAIN.
Agreement Between Introducer and John B
Stanchfeld.
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Albany March ga second hearing before the
Senate Railroads Committee to-day the Elsberg
BILL permitting a railroad company to remedy a
defect its articles of Incorporation by filing the
correction with the Secretary of State brought
the fact that, in spite of two previous amendments
designed to prevent such a result. suspicion still
exists that the measure will assist the NeW-York.
Westchester and Boston Railroad in its fight
against the New-York and Portchester
John B. Stanchfeld, who appeared in opposition
TO the bill, finally agreed to a further change,
which provides that It shall not apply any roads
in litigation over their charters. Senator Els
berg consented TO this amendment and with this
addition the bill will probably be reported out by
the committee at its meeting tomorrow morning.
The Burnett pipe gallery bill. which was rem
oered useless in the Assembly Cities Committee
last Friday by an amendment striking out the sec
ton permitting the construction of pipe galleries
in connection with subway building, was sent back
TO that committee to-day. The Assembly showed
willingness TO approve the measure in its use
less. amended form, and the pipe gallery feature
will probably be restored before IL again leaves the
committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
TRAIN ROLLED INTO HoosIcK RIVER
Passengers Waded Ashore-Woman Mar
rowly Escapes Drowning.
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Troy. N y, March 2.-Spreading rails on the
Chatham Division Of the Rutland Railroad at
North Petersburg to-day caused the deraiIment
OF part OF southboInd mixed train. Three rear
cars rolled down q bank into the Hoosick River
No one was killed. but tho passengers we're all
thrown into the river and more or less injured
One woman was pinned in and narrowly escaped
drowning. Among the passengers were the Rev.
T.. D. Tibbits. head master OF the Hoosick school
and a number OF the boys OF the school Mr.
Tibbits received painful injuries Fortunately the
water WAS only four feet deep and passengers
waded out. The engine and first two cars passed
over the spot safely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
KEENE ROBBED IN FIRE.
Brother of James r. Lost SiIOerzcare
Another Suffers.

Detectives investigating robbery which oc-
CURED after the time OF the fire in the apart
nent house at No. 2s1 5th-ave. last Sunday morn
ing. It in this fire that the art collection OF
Harry Keene, brother OF James R. Keene, was
badly damaged.
Immediately after the fire. Leonard Richards.
president of the Boston Artificial Leather Company
missed his jewelry. valued $3.50. and $50 in cash.
Mr. Keene also complained to the police that
silverware valued at about s400 was missing from
his room, where IL evident he SAYS IL had
not been destroyed by fire or swept away. The
detectives have yet cleT.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30

sit Commission power to grant certificate to amy
railroad corporation incorporated under the laws
of the State for the purpose. declared in its
articles Of association. of constructing a tunnel
railroad or railroads in said city for the transpor-
tation of freight"
Senator Grady explained that the bill not
intended to authorize the running of freight trains
In the present subways, but to enable railroads 10
hiSI separate subways for freight traffic only.
Inc Senate to-day advanced the Esberg rapid
transit bill. which will permit the Rapid Transit
Commission OF NewYork to award separate con-
tracts for the construction and operation of new
subways in New-York II will be debated
special order next Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
USE WAGONS TO BEAT RAILROADS.
Colorado Merchants to Haul Freight Because
of High Charges
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Florence. Col. March 2e.-F7orence merchants
declare that the freight rates exacted by the Den
YER and Rio Grande and the Santa Fs railroads
too high. and they will haul their freight from
Pueblo TO Florence by wagons. The rail rates from
Pueblo TO Florence range from 10 So cents a
hundred. and freighters will haul the freight by
wagon for 20 cents a hundred fiat.
Teams started to-day They will take coal
TO Pueblo daily and bring back merchandise. A
meeting OF merchants has been called TO take
further action and devise ways 10 either
lower freight rates or organize powerful trans
fer company TO haul freight between Florence and
other towns In tina Arkansas Valley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
AN INCREASE OF S52,oo0,o 900.
This Has Been Added to Taxable Valuations
of New-York Franchises.

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Albany, March 2S.-Upward Of $50, 900 600 has been
added TO the taxable valuations of New-York City
franchises by the assessments which have
just been made up by the State Board of Tax Com
missioners The total of assessment for 1904
was S25l $4,000, that the new total will Pc in the
neighborhood of $30G,0O0,000 About $16.0o0G00 has
been added to the valuations of the gas and cleo
trio lighting companies of which 100000 is borne
by the Consolidated Gas Company alone The
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company has been In
creased 81 10000 and the Metropolitan Street Rail
way Company equal amount. The Manhattan
elevated franchises sustain an increase Of about
50 OCoO coo and the subway franchises have been as
sessed for the first time at 100000 The right to
assess the subway franchises is to be tested in the
courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
GEORGE EDWARDEs LOSES SUIT.
Captain Frazer Gets $4,000 Damages for
CopYright infringement.

London March "a jury in the Kings Bench
division Of the High Court of Justice to-day award
ed Captain Frazer 1890 damages against George
Edwardes- the theatrical manager. The plaintiff
charged Mr. Edwardes with infringing his copy
right in Eastern play. The Hanjiahn," by the
appropriation of scenes and incidents from the plot
for The Cingalee"
Captain Frazer is a well known officer of the
Indian army and prominent in amateur theatricals.
He wrote The Hanjiahn" which he offered to Mr.
Edwardes. The failed to come to terms, but
The Cingalee'' produced shortly afterward.
resulting in the present action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
BEEF TRUST WITNESS HELD.
Brooklyn Man Arrested to Insure Appear
ance Against Connors.

chicago, March 29.-John E Shields of BROOKLYN
former employe of Armour & Co. was arrested
to-day by deputy United States marshal. Shields
is witness in the Federal Grand Jury investiga-
ton Of the Beef Trust. is alleged TO have been
tempered with by Thomas J. Connors general su-
perlntendent OF Armour & Co. Connors was arrest
erty to-day on bail.
ShleIdss arrest to-day to make sure Of him
as witness against Connors. Shields was later
released on Sl,0o0 bonds until the July term of
court when, 1t is expected, the charges against
SSnnors Will be tried before Federal Judge Hum
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
Automobiles
OF To-day

Nine years before the
appearance of Ricketts,
Steam Carriage in 1901,
Studebaker began the
construction of the We
hicles which have since
made the name famous
the whole world round.
That was really the
first step toward the de-
velopment and perfec-
ton of the most modern
of all vehicles-Stude-
baker Autom obileS,
everywhere recognized
to-day for their wonder
full stability, utility, pow
er and beauty.
Nowhere in the world
is there a union of such
wide experience, exact
science, mechanical al
equipment for the con-
struction of automobiles,
both Gasoline and Elec-
trio, as you find at the
Studebaker works. And
from no other source
comes an automobile that
will so readily pass the
rigid test of the expert;
the minute examination
of the critical, or fulfill
the requirements for
every purpose, as the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
sEARCHLIGHT ON PIXIES PEAK.
Several Hundred Incandesoent Lamps Also
To Be Installed.
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Manitou. Col. March Spikes Peak is to be
made the lighthouse OF the Rocky Mountain region
A sixty thousand candle power searchIight sur
rounded by several hundred incandescent lamps
will be mounted the summit OF the peak this
summer. Electrical experts say that the light will
be visible for hundred and fifty miles over tho
plains. The light will be installed a resort at
traction. and the current will be furnished from
Manitou.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
FOR FREIGHT TUNNELS HERE.

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Albany. March 2S-The construction of subways
IN New-York City for freight traffic following the
plan that exists in Chicago. is authorized by bill
introduced to-day by Senator Grady. The measure
amends the railroad law by giving the Rapid Tran
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
SUES ST. LOUIS FAIR COMPANY.
Cass Gilbert Wants to Recover $31, 900 for
His Services.

ST Louis. March es--Suit was begun to-day In the
United States Circuit Court by Case Gilbert. OF
New-York. TO recover from the Louisiana Purchase
Exposition Company $1,000 which he claims is due
him for drawing plans for tho buildings Art
Hill
l.ubart tsstta ed that b uax 70 xsx e. of kaooa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30
You're Mistaken.

These sem-spring days are gay deceivers
day two of seeming balmy weather and you put
away your heavy coats and wraps. There's the
mistake. sudden change and returning breath of
winter catches you unawares. You get cold-one
Of the lingering hangon kind that lasts well into the
real spring unless SCOTS Emulsion is taken the
first stages. Nothing to break up these early
spring colds quite quickly efectually SCOTS
Emulsion.
SCOTT u BOVINE, 4O9 Pearl Street, New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-30

and his travelling expenses. He expected extra
remuneration for extra plans Judge Franklin Fer
riss. general counsel for the exposition Company,
outlined the defence. He said Gilbert had been
paid an honorarium OF $1,000 and had received 81 go
additional for expenses
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-22

and Second was sold 10 J. j. Aasly
for $4,000 3, 81. Sorensun was the
former owner.
The steamer Ohio is expected In
from the north Thursday night or
Friday morning.
g. r Thomas. assistant general
freight agent OF the Great Western.
with headquarters In 81. Paul. ar
rived in Seattle Thursday. Thomas
will spend a few days in Seattle
and then proceed TO Portland and
Southern California.
Miss Marie Wilson and Eugene
Francis Stowell. Of Cashmcr. Wash
were united in marriage at the Hoo
tel Washington az p. m. Thurs
day Rev. George Robert Cairns,
OF the North Baptist church, per-
formed the ceremony.
John Couley, who has for years
been sheriff and warden OF the
prison az Deer Lodge. Mont ar
rived in this city "Wednesday ac-
eampanled by his wife and fam
fly. They will spend few days IN
this city and then proceed 20 the
fair at Portland. Three years ago,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1905-06-22

distant. which was demolished and
caught fire. Few people 10 the fors
ward combination can escape death
or injury.
Fire soon spread from the engine.
10 the coaches behind. but most a.,
the occupants were removed before
the fire got under way. Fire de.
partments from Mentor and Paineas
vile were called and succeeded ID
checking the flames before they had
done extensive damage to the
wreckaFe behind.
The injured were taken 20 Cleve.
land BY special train.
d. G. Moon. assistant general su.
perintendent OF the road. said last
night that Indications we're that the
switch had been tempered with by
some one with intent TO cause the
wreck. Investigation showed that
the switch had been locked open 50
that a train passing IL would be
thrown from the track.
Engineer Tyler was the Oldest
engineer in point OF service In the
employ OF the Lake Shore road, and
has had the honor OF hauling every
record breaking train on the Buff
falO division for years. A remark.
able feature OF his career as a rail.
road man Is the fact that this 10
the first fatal accident In which
his train has ever figured. and In
that one he lost his own life.