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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
YOUNG HOOKER ON STAND.
Declares He Paid Substitute to
York IN Postoffce.

Albany March 22-Ex-Postmaster A. r. Moore,
Of Fredona, took the stand to-day on resumption
OF the inquiry into the charges against Justice
Hooker. Mr.. Moore testified that. prior to Janu-
airy II. 1899 four clerks employed at the
Fredonis postoffice, and that the work was being
satisfactorily done, and that the appointment OF
five additional clerks, alleged TO have been made
at the behest of Justice Hooker. not asked for
by him.
John B. stanchheld, of Elmira. conducted the
cross-examination of Mr. Moore He questioned
the witness TO his knowledge OF Justice Hooker 5
service in Congress for three terms. in which time
he was chairman OF the River and Harbors Com
mittee. aud Congressman the recipient of
many requests for political places, endeavoring
to show especially that he always jealous
In his efforts to assist veterans of the Civil and
Spanish American 1t shown that Mr..
Hooker served Congressman from 1890 until
November TO- 1898, when he was appointed to the
Supreme Court bench
Thomas O'Nell a carrier in the Fredonia post
office for six years. testified that for eight years
prior to his appointment he had worked as coach
man for Judge Hooker.
Ora Caldwell, one Of the five clerks appointed in
January. 1892 testified that he did not go to work
In the postofice, but in April went work in the
Brooks Locomotive Works, at Dunkrk. staying
there until June 80. He identified two checks. one
for s24 S. and the other for $50. given him by
the postmaster
Q.-You never had performed an hours work up
A.-No, sir.
Q.-You were working at the Brooks Locomotive
Works at that time were you not? Ayes. sir.
Caldwell further testified that he went to work in
the postoffce July and that he had never given
any of the money received to any else. and
that the first he had known of his appointment
was when he received the check for S124 IS. mo-
ton to strike out all the evidence of Mr. Caldwell
was overruled.
Maurice Hooker nephew of the judge. next
called and testified that he went TO Fredonia in
January 1902. remaining there until April, 1904
curing appointment in the postoff1ce and attend
ing the normal school,
Q.-Did you ever perform any service in the post
office? A--No, sir, did not.
Q.-What did you go Fredonia for? A--To at
tend the normal school.
Young Hooker said that he received his first pay
in February and each month thereafter, amounting
to $500 year.
In the afternoon Maurioe Hooker was recalled.
and said that instead of doing the work in the
postofice himself he arranged with the postmaster
to hire il done, the expense coming out of his
salary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
BLIND FROM THE SHOT.
Lazoyer, Wounded at Imperial, In
SiSts Shooting Vas accidental.

Mystery surrounds the shooting of Charles Erd
a well known st. Louis lawyer in his room at the
Hotel Imperial, yesterday morning. While the vic
tim insists that he shot himself by accident while
asleep. and motive for suicide has been found
yet by the police they are convinced that the
revolver not accidentally discharged and Erd
made prisoner at the New-York Hospital
where he was taken after the shooting Erd is
likely to become totally blind from the wound
Erd had been staying at the Imperial since March
49, and. according to the mana cement. displayed
no signs of having been drinking heavily AT
O'Clock yesterday morning Night Clerk Forbes OF
the Imperial. startled by the ringing of the
desk telephone and Erd's voice begging that
somebody be sent up to his room Immediately as
he had just shot himself. DR.. Taylor, the house
physician; Manager Townsend. and the clerk hast
ened to Erd's room. where they found him lying on
the bed with ugly bullet wound In his right
temple. Policeman Mulloy called in and rang
for New-York Hospital ambulance. To the hotel
people and the policeman. Erd said:
II shot myself with my revolver. which was
under M pillow. There was nobody else in the
ROOM
At first he insisted that he had rolled on the re-
volver and so discharged it, Policeman MulIov
pointed out that this impossible as there was
no bullet hole in the pillow The wounded man
then insisted that he must have grabbed the gun
while asleep Although he completely blinded
by the wound and suffering greatly Erd DISPLAYED
much self-possession. He was hurried to the hos
pital. where it said last night that he had a
chance of recovery. but probably would be per-
manently blind.
Captain Cottrell of the Tenderlon station as
signed Detectives McIver and Murtha 10 the case
They could discover nothing TO point TO suicide.
why man should sleep in a big New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
STOPS PHONE INVESTIGATION PLAN.
objection by McKeown Kills Assembly Reso-
luton Extending Committees Scope.
az rELEaRkrH no rHr rR1RI1Nr1


Albany. March 22.-The proposition to have the in
vestigauon OF New-York City gas and electric
lighting include the telephone and electric subway
systems took definite shape to-day in the introduce
ton OF resolutions in both houses. That of Foelker
In the Assembly, promptly killed by the OBJ
lection of Mr. McKeown. of Kings Senator
Drescher's resolution was laid over until tomorrow
The resolution extends the Investigation Include
the following:
First-The conditions surrounding the operation
and control Of electrical subway construction in the
utes Of this State: the accounts and earnings of
such subways and the amounts II any, due the
city OF New-York the result of their operation.
to the end that any action of the legislature in
reference thereto may be intelligently taken.
Second-The reasonableness Of the charges OF
service and tolls. the character and cost OF the
telephone service, the capital actually employed
therein. the conditions under which the business of
the companies is conducted with reference to
petition within the city of New-York. and such
other matters pertaining to said companies said
committee may deem germane to the purpose of
such investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
PASS LIE At HEARING.
Strong Attack Made on the Niagara
"Grab" Bill.
tsr TEL EeHApH TO THE rRrBUxE.l

Albany. March 22.-4he fight on the Niagara
grab bill was renewed to-day at public hearing.
al which the lie passed between Julius Henry
Cohen, representing the Citizens Union. and As
semhyman Leggett, father OF this years measure.
This Interchange OF compliments occurred at the
outset OF the hearing. when Mr.. Cohen pointed out
that the present bill not even as merciful as
last years which made pretence Of excluding
New-YoFk from its effects.
The friends Of the measure pledged themselves
10 90 this aid then went back their agree
nnent"
That IS not true" declared Assemblynnan Leg
gett angrily And want 10 put 1t right up TO
you, Mr.. Cohen. do you mean TO say that we did
amend it?''
You could have kept faith by putting in six
words this act shall not apply to New-Yerk City,
and you did do IT. you put that UP 10 me just
hard as you please" answered Cohen II ever
there was case that should be regarded as closed
this should after 1t was settled by the Governor
the legislature last year"
hobart A Van Iderstine, who made the principal
argument on behalf OF the Citizens Union SAID IN
opening his attack on the bill:
The word grab can't actually picture this Dill
Il threatens every individual and interest in the
STATE II ls framed for the monetary advantage Of
The intrOducer and those back OF II.
As Mr. Van Iderstine developed his argument
Assemblymsn Leggett broke in with frequent objec-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
NEW Y. ". G. Il. OPENED.
Building for Men of Foreign Lands
Put Into Service.

Bishop Potter speaking at the dedication Of the
International Young Mems Christian Association
Building No. 109 West 54th-st. yesterday said IL
stood for the decay of creed animosity and the
passing of theological wars. DR. Joseph Silverman.
of Temple EMANUEL, echoed his words. France.
Russia Italy. Switzerland, Belgium, Brazil, the Ar
gentine Republic, Peru, Chilli Mexico and Cuba were
represented Commissioner Mcfarland of the Dis
trict of Columbia; Bishop Greer and William Eel
loves Morgan, president of the New-York City
Association Young Mems Christian Association,
also among the guests.
The guests entertained by James Stokes,
who has been the leader in the movement. and
whose gifts have made the building possible. In
the evening the members Of the French and Italian
Chambers of Commerce and the conSuls of France,
Switzerland and Italy We're present The speakers
were William Fellowes Morgan, f. W. Booth,
rotary of the General Association of NewYork, and
President Fornes of the Board of Aldermen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
SAXE-STANLEY BILL PASSED.
It Will Make It a Misdemeanor to Bride
Servant or Agent.

Albany March 22.-The Saxe-Stanley bill. making
1t a misdemeanor bride servant or agent in re-
spect to his masters business. prolonged the AS
sembly session to-day until nearly o'clock The
bill passed and long debate arose over an
attempt to have the vote reconsidered. There was
great difference of opinion to whether the Dill
would penalize the tipping of walters. Pullman
porters and domestic servants. all it's advocates
declaring that the bill aimed especially at the
corrupting of purchasing agents.
The necessity of this bill is clearly shown"
said Mr. Stanley "by the fact that the butler of
Mrs Leland Stanford is said to have received y
100 from merchants selling supplies to the falnly
There are many cases of that sort Of graft IN TINS
State" - 90.
Mr. Rogers protested that the measure was 700
broad and he feared that ii would prevent, TOT
instance the tipping of walters. whose livelihood
was largely dependent on tips -
The bill was passed without amendment and goes
now to Governor Higgins.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
WILL KILL WOODBURY'S BILL.
Murphy's Representative Says He Is
Aggrieved at Commissioners Neglect.
[BT TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l


Albany, March 22.-Commissioner Woodbury. s
street sprfnkling and sanding bill seems 10 have
been finally sandbagged by Charles F. Murphy s
personal representative. Assemblyman La Fetra.
who declares that Commissioner Woodbury. en-
tirely overlooked hin. while he was in Albany yes
terday This failure Of the Commissioner TO accept
the guidance of the introducer of his bill who has
managed to keep it In committee ever since, is re-
garded here as a subterfuge. conveniently
employed to cover important for
killing the bill
The fact is that the street sprinkling and sand
ing contracts are about to expire and Tammany
authorities are averse to letting any contract go
of the family. so the plan is TO leave the
tract letting with Commissioner Oakley who has
already handled the gas contract. The Mayor
through his representative Assistant Corporation
Counsel Guy. has used every effort to push the
bill and MIR. Guy announces that he will have the
bill moved for report in committee next week but
Assem- blyman La Ferta can. and probably will de-
feat this effort. About the only chance remaining
unless La Fetra relents. seems to be the introduc-
ton of new bill by some Republican Assembly
man, since the Tammany representatives decline
TO help the Mayor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
DIR KANE PLEADS GUILTY.
Horseman and associate Refund
Fees for "Radium" Treatment.

DIR. Henry A. Kane. ffty-two years old. of the
Hotel Belmont ex-president. of the Road Drivers
Association and DR.. William H. Hale, of No. 24O
West 34th-st recently associated as physicians.
with an office at No 1856 West 34th-st.. pleaded
guilty before Judge Mcmahon in General Ses-
sions yesterday afternoon to indictment charg-
ing them with grand larceny. They were re-
manded until to-day for sentence.
The complainant is John j. McCallum retired
carpenter. of North Highest. Mount Vernon, who
said that from June of last year until January of
this year he was treated by the doctors by what
they called a radium process He paid them $1,000.
He got benefit from their treatment and sought
another doctor. who told him he had been swinded.
He appealed to the County Medical Society. The
District Attorney took the case and indictments
were brought.
When they were indicted the physicians made
full restitution TO McCallum of the $4,000 he paid
them.
The Indictment against William F. Horton. jointly
indicted with Hale and Kane dismissed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
PEW SOLD At AUCTION.
Buyer Gets 1t from Brick Presby-
terrain Church for $500.

Pew No. 16l in the south aisle of the Brick Pres
byterian Church. at 3Tth-st and 5thave., was sold
yesterday at auction at the New-YOrk Real Es-
tate Salesrooms No 161 Broadway by Adrian H.
Muller & Son for the estate of James G. De Forest
The buyer got the pew a bid OF $500. there
were other bidders. He surprised a. get
ting 1t at that price, pews in the same part OF
the church have brou0ht, he said, from $500 TO
$500 at private sale. Sales of pews at auction
unusual The price paid entities the holder TO pos
session in perpetuty as long the yearly ground
rent to the church is paid.
The owner OF pew No. 1O1- will have to pay to
the Brick Church s262 30 each year. little
than S. a Sunday. He may lease it to other per-
sons The pew Is rented to May 1, when he will
get possession
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
BAD TAX BILL TANGLE.
Caucus on Measures LeUying ON
Mortgages and Stocks Put off.
10y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

Albany, March pit reported tonight
that a vigorous effort will be made tomorrow
morning to pass in the Senate the bill imposing
a tax of 50 on every ere hundred shares of
stock sold. Senators Aids and Stevens, who
are out Of the city, both received hurry calls.
and it is expected that they will hurry back to
Albany tonight. This is interpreted the
answer of the Republican Senate leaders to their
Assembly associates who to-day declared off
the caucus on this measure and the mortgage
tax. that was set for tonight.
Hope of early adjournment was shattered to-
day. when it became known that the two
important tax measures had become as
tangled that of gas was the last few weeks.
The Assembly Republicans were to hold a eau
Gus Nthe Stock and Mortgage Tax bills to-
night measures the majority in the Senate has
already adopted. but instead of this, it was
announced that there would be no caucus, and
instantly the air filled with rumors. Sena-
tor Malby FASTENED over to the Assembly and
had a long talk with Speaker Nixon, but with
out result The was not called, and
legislators are wondering about the possibility
OF the passage OF either the Mortgage Tax or
the Stock tax bills.
1t was widely announced to-day that at the
Senate caucus it had been agreed that the upper
house should wait the lower for the passage
of both tax bills. and ugly reports of the rea-
sons were in circulation. The programme had
been to pass both measures in the week. and this
programme has, of course, gone by the board.
The situation seems to simmer down to just this:
Legislative leaders are unquestionably trying to
force the Governor into a position OF accepting
a return to the direct tax. So far they have
failed absolutely. and it simply remains for all
appropriation bills to mark time and the ses-
sion to go indefinitely until the programme
of revenue can be settled.
The Stock Tax bill opposed to-day by
huge petition bearing the names of fifty thou
sand citizens of the State This petition was
prepared by a committee headed by r H.
Thomas. of New-York. and including such well
known men as Oscar S. Straus, Vernon H.
Brown, w. H. Cranberry George F. Seward.
Levi c. Weir, Charles Groesbeck, Charles A.
Moore Frank Brainard. Seymour L. Cromwell
R. ]. H. Hasley, Albert E. Goodhart. Robert Ma
than and Edward D. Berwind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
TRYING FOR ANOTHER STRIKE.
Committee to Endeavor to Persuade Return
ing Men to Quit.

Nearly two hundred former employees OF the In
terborough Rapid Transit Company gathered at
Marion Hail. No. 80 East 125th-st yesterday after
noon, and for hour more protestations OF
loyalty to the union and assertions that the strike
is still made stormy meeting
One member moved that COMMITTEES OF i've
from the former employees OF each OF the several
roads be appointed wait those who have -
turned TO work with the hope OF inducing them
again to quit The statement was positively made
that the workers already disappointed and that
IL the matter is put 10 them in the right light
there will be little trouble in getting them again
to out The motion carried The
mittee was appointed and will begin work at once-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
INFORMATION FOR MANUFACTURERS.

The Lackawauna Railroad has Just issued
through its industrial department booklet contain
ing comprehensive information about factory buiId-
ings now vacant or available for manufacturing and
industrial enterprises in territory served by that
road in Newly York New-Jersey and Pennsylvania
A description Is given OF each building. its pres
ent equipment and whether or not IL is served BY
private side track. with general information as To
the town in which il is located. For those conten-
plating the organization of new Industry or the
relocation OF one the book contains many suggeS-
lions OF interest Copies OF this booklet may be
had free on application 10 Wendell p. Cotton in
City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23

hotel with a gun under his pillow. ard how he
could shoot himself uncOnsciously through his right
temple. mysteries to me-, said McIver.
ST. Louis. Mo. March 22-Chzrles Erd Is tns
junior member Of the law firm OF Block. Sullivan
& Erd He is unmarried His partners expressed
their belief that Mr.. Erd had not attempted sui
eide. They said they could assign the slightest
reason for any desire Mr. Erd's part TO take his
life. Mr. Block said;
"A week ago Mr.. Erd went Baltimore 10 take
dispositions in involving the settlement OF an
estate here. Last Saturday he wired to US that no
had completed his work won his case. and had de-
cided to run up to New York for a few days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
CLEANING OUT RESORTS
Flood Means to Purify the "Ne7C
TenderLOin."

Police Captain John F. Flood in command of the
West ATHEIST station. last night issued a complete
report of the condition of things in the New
Tenderloin," after showing a group of police Of
fcials through the district and threatening dozen
more women, who. the captain said were keep
of dsorderly houses, and whom he had sent for,
that he would break down the doors of their houses
if his detectives report that at o'clock to-day
these houses have not been closed.
Captain Flood said that additional measure
of protection he had handed TO an agent for GER
tain flats in West 43d-st. list of living i'll
the house who reported Objectionable char
acters,'' and had told him that If they were not
him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
PORT CHESTER BILL IN AGAIN.
Last Years Measure Reintroduced in Assem-
bly, and Senate.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BUNE.l

Albany March 22-The Port Chester bill of last
year designed to break the hold by the New-York
Board OF Aldermen on the franchise of the New
York and Port Chester Railroad was reintroduced
by Senator Carpenter and AssembIyman VAIN
wright to-day The bill is identical in form with
the bill which died in the Assembly Rules Commit
tee last session.
1t seeks to create a remedy for the hold-Ulps
and provides that application for permission to
cross highways shall be made 10 the local board
Improvement In case of the failure of this board
20 act the remedy lies IN application to the Stu
preme Court This would eliminate the Board OF
Aldermen from the franchise field This bill
advocated by scores OF citizens OF Westchester and
The Bronx who came 10 Albany last year.
Assemblyman Stanley has introduced a bill aimed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
CONTEST COST $4,000.
Peabody and adams Dre70 Full
SALARY for the Same Period.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE-l

Denver, March 22.-The legislature has passed
an appropriation bill which appropriates nearly
$500 for the salary of Governor Peabody up to
the day he resigned although he served as Gov
ernor but one day. Governor Adams drew SAL
airy for the same period The expenses of the
contest, amounting TO nearly SIOOUO, are COW
cred in the same measure.
The general appropriation bill containing
item of over 100000 to pay the cost OF the
of militia in suppressing riOting during the
strikes last year Will reach the Governor to-
morrow This will swell the appropriation at
this session to over S2.O00O0O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
FIRST REVENUE BILL THROUGH.
Senate Passes Measure Taxing Insurance
Premiums.

albany. March 2-The Insurance Premium Tax
hill passed by the Assembly yesterday went
ttro,,ob the Senate to-day by party vote, and
goes NOW before the Governor Senator Crazy
Declared that the minority was opposed TO the
,toa rrincinle OF indirect taxation. Senator Hin
man also expressed disagreement with the system
hut voted for the BILL This is the first OF the ad-
rninistrafion revenue measures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
SECRETARY sHAW'S BRIEF VISIT.

The Secretary of the Treasury made a BRIEF WISH
10 the Public Stores yesterday He spent most OF
the time in conference with President tlscher and
other roerfbers of the Board Of United States Cen
eral Appraisers. Previous 10 his going 10 the Ap-
rsss<r,s Scores Secretary Shaw called on Collector
strsnaban al the Custom House. He did not visit
lha Sub Treasury
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
FRAZIER ELECTED SENATOR.

Nashville Tenn, March 22.-The General Assem-
bly,. in Joint session to-day canvassed the vote
taken yesterday for United States Senator to
succeed the late William B. Bate. Governor James
B Frazier declared elected. The vote stood:
Frazier. 1O4: BrownIow. %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23

AT sonlething of the purpose but more sweep
ing IN It's character This bill takes franchises
9 81 the Board of Aldermen IN all of docks,
!ightlng, railways and similar affairs and places
them under the control of the Board OF Estimate
ara Apportlonment. This is of the most strik-
ing ollls OF the session in it's provisions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
SIGNS STATE CENSUS BILL.

Albany, March Ex-Governor Higgins to-day
signed as chapter So Of the laws Of 1905, Senator
Rsinss's bin approDrIating 10000 for the taking
o. an enumeration the inhabitants Of the State
II May and June. under the direction Of the Sec
OF State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-23
NETWORK BROKER ARRESTED.

Law1on, Okla March z2-B H. McDuffie, a
cefunct Bank OF Lawton was arrested here to-
night a charge OF having ernbezzled $1,000 Of
the funds Of the bank he was held on a $2,50
bond
The daily tribune., 1905-11-08
Shoes! Shoes! Shoes!

We exclusive agents for tho bes makes on the mar.
kst Rastons for sS 50 and "a; Roberts johnson
Rand $3.50 to 33 so; Ladies' Krippendor Dstman q 60
g. $780, Chdrens District 7 o. 81 25 d co. sl7b o.