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New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
TO SHOW Gas COLLISION.
Resolution Goes to Legislature Neat
Week Other Early Bills.
LAY rFLroRAPH 20 TIE TRTRUNE.

Albany, Jan. 2.-The resolution providing for
the investigation Of the recent gas contracts of
Commissioner Oakley. Of New-York City, which
has been drawn by the Merchants Association.
will not be introduced this week. as has been
announced: Il will not come up until the legis-
lature meets for business next week. In the
mean time it is being carefully examined by the
Republican party leaders. and It is possible that
its present form may be changed before 1t actu-
ally reaches legislative hands.
Its purpose, however, will be twofold: First,
It will indicate the alleged collusion between
the gas interests and the Tammary admins
tration in New-York City. pointing out the evi-
dence which it is believed, will show that the
contracts are merely a delivery Of goods"
promised before the last city election. The sec
ond purpose is to show that 75-cent gas Is not
merely possible, but possible with a great profit
still left to the gas producers. and that this
75-cent gas is not merely for the city, but for
the Individual consumer.
The Merchants Association, after long in
vestigation, is prepared TO show that ~ cents
is the actual cost price to the producer includ-
ing absolutely ali expenses and that the margin
of profit is even with 70 cent gas enormous.
Moreover II is believed that the evidence which
Will be brought out by the investigation COM
mittee composed OF legislators and provided for
by the new measure viii thoroughly convince
the voters of New-York City of the character Of
the present city rule. The effect Of such reve-
lation on the next city election is not hard TO
foretell. This measure Of the Merchants Asso-
citation is only one of the scores of gas resolu-
tiOn already In sight, but it seems to have the
first call.
Among the other measures already in sight
is that which Senator John Raines will intro
duce providing for a State census and another
extending the right to women in cities of the
third class TO vote on tax issues in their local.
ties The Buffalo delegation has meas
ure under way providing for a great terminal
and union station in that city.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
SHAMS COMA, THEY SAY.
Former Rough Rider, Suspected
Burglar, Taken from HOspitaL.

Although four physicians have declared that
Frank Powers. alias Arthur Determar, who
fought in the Rough Riders. but who is sus-
pected OF committing a score Of burglaries in
Mount Vernon is shamming insensibility. he
still remains apparently unconscious. Every
effort to arouse Powers has failed. Yesterday
afternoon he was discharged from the Mount
Vernon Hospital and removed TO the Mount Yer
police station, where he lies motionless and
refuses to take nourishment.
Powers was arrested New Years Eve in
Stevens-ave., Mount Vernon. A policeman had
found him near the home of George r. Crawford
president Of the West Chester Fire Insurance
Company. He could not give a satisfactory ac-
count OF his actions.
On New Years morning a doorrnan found
Powers on the floor OF his CELL with a shoe
string lied about his throat. He was apparently
unconscious. AT the hospital the physicians
said that he was all right physically. Powers
was allowed 10 remain at the hospital under
guard. and yesterday, when he failed to recog-
nize those about him. he was pronounced
sham and discharged. He had not taken drink
or food for forty-eight hours. He has not closed
his mouth moved a muscle since he was
found unconscious in his CELL the keepers de-
clare.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
POULTRF SHOW TO-DAY.
CGchling Chorus Begins IN Madison
Square Garden.

The poultry show opens this morning at Madison
Square Garden and with it the New-York Poultry.
Pigeon and Pet Stock Association will add another
10 its already long list OF exhibitions. The doors
Will open at a. and the show viii run through
out the week. closing at 1O:S0 P. N. Thousands Of
birds will be shown. The number of pigeons on
exhibition Is announced exceeding any aEgrega-
ton OF birds seen in this country A popular feat
ure OF the exhibition, the championship show Of ths
Atlantic Cat Club. viii be held tomorrow. Thurs
day and Friday
Song and cage birds VIII be on view under ths
direction OF the OrnithologicaI Society. Judging
VIII begin this morning in all classes
More than two hundred cats are to compete for
prizes. The judges viii be: E. y. Barker. l0rs
haired silver classes; H. +. Vidal other long haired
classes and DR.. Henry o. WOlters. short haired
classes Some of the finest chnChillas i'm the coun
try Will be shown, and entries OF prize winners
rom Rochester, Buffalo and other places show the
Importance of the Nev-NOrk exhibition to those
who admire eats who breed them and are v.ilIir =
to pay big prices for favOrites
In the pet stock department the ra abbits and
CAVES are shown In greater number than ever be-
lore The display cages. containing lgeons beaUJi
tul bifGS or all kinds and a L3rge number Or
peasants and jungle birds. Will occupy the
or the hoor. The incNbatOrs. with their little
chlckS ready 10 come out and peep their way into
existence. viii have their usual place. The pigeons
VIII De on the platforms over the boxes The eats
VIII be IN the restaurant and the song birds and
cage birds in the concert hail.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03

the solution Of this problem y become me nP%s R0E.
ScGt With @ each n @ dedg dy TpendnTs aTe G now
to secure supply WILL feel confident be re,
when the city of four millions shall have attaheo
Recently the Board Of Estimate and Apportion-
ment received from the Commissioners OF Msse
Supply Sas s0q % ts TET Water eSSr
ommending the adoption of plan for acQulIIing
roushiy estimafed mat to cost 5000 The report
was committed to The three experts MessTS ad.
exhaustive examination into the quesnon IN th te
S @ Of The % Commissoner win be
livered TO the Board Of Estimate and Apportioh-
/ believe the enterprise will be. sa1eguarded@ by by
ebep apponed om list m certified to the Mayor
by the governing body of the Chamber or ,a5 Son5
to the Mayor BY the American Society Of civil En-
gineers. and the third member to be named by the
est efficiency If correct business sdIninstratiG5d 1dd
eoga be mad .nT9Ggn 3 f a1psece SIdg of the
city with a bipartisan Police Board and a ., oi,
partisan Aqueduct Commission has demonstrated
the signal failure and responsibility OF that meth
cd of administration.
The act creating this commission should enable able
# TO plan IT'S work TO utilize the energy that
are at the dsadvantase Of taking our supply from
distant watersheds and piping it down from me
70 earn It's own passage Experts have estimated
that many. millions Of horsepower may thus be
created and put to many to bring revenues
TO the city. Only an insignificant part OF this
to~ei the energy Ig to light the city with electricity
Incidental the subject of water supply service
is the hgh-pressure fire-seryce system whose IN
stalment was authorized less than year ago. IN
suraace interests and business interests generally
may be gratifed TO learn tfat the Department or
Water Supply expects 20 have 1t ready for opera
tion during he present year Qe05 Bids have been
received for the hydrants to be used in Manhattan
and the contract for laying the mains is about
ready to be advertised. Contracts in prepara-
tion for the building OF the pumping stations and
machinery. and will be ready for advertising pres
entity, that the plant will probably be in opera
ton before the close of the year.
FAVORS CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
with reference to improving the Civil Service the
Mayor says:
The examinations should be searching as a
fair ascertainment of the qualifications OF candi-
dates may demand. but practical in their character
and sensiby fitted 70 the particular case; They
should also be adjusted to the general needs OF
the service that the number Of egibles placed upon
will not be excessively dsproportionate TO the num-
ber OF vacancies that can possibly be expected
Better results would follow Il the opportunity for
candidates compete offered more frequently.
Entrance to the city service should not be barred
for such long periods the present practice IN
wolves, This is not democrats as the principle Of
businesslike | am Of the opinion that the so ado
ministration OF the Civi. Service rules, ana the
smoother working of many departmental 6urea m us
and Offices well. would be greatly facilitated by
a systematic reorganization OF the public service
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03

formal ceremonies and, escorted by their staffs.
the Governor and former Governor returned to
the Executive Chamber where the incoming
Executive received the New-Year'S greetings
first from the members of the two legislative
bodies then of the State officers and then of the
scores of citizens, who crowded TO congratulate
him. Later in the day Governor Higgins received
in the Executive Mansion. This was the usual
New Years reception.
Senator Depew also held a reception to the
State legislators in the Hotel Ten Eyck in
the afternoon and received the COngrat atulatiOnS
not merely of the legislators. but of a great
throng of visitors and citizens of Albany. Later
ne called the Governor at the Mansion
Governor Odell left the city at 2:15 p. m. for
Newburg. Before he went away he remarked
that he had nothing TO say beyond expressing
his pleasure at once more becoming private
citizen.
I'm only a private citizen he laughed, but
pretty big one-at least two hundred pounds
At o'clock the Olean delegation, unterrified
by the dampness of rain. marched to the Ex-
ecI,tive Mansion and congratulated their fellow
townsman Their reception directly followed the
usual New Years Day reception at the Mansion
and their enthusiasm was undampened by the
rain.
The ceremonies and festivities in connection
with the Inauguration came to a close at a
late hour tonight with the final number of the
large assembly dance in the Hotel Ten Eyck
ballroom.
Mrs. Higgins headed the list of patronesses.
with Miss Higgins and several of the ladies Of
the executive party.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
NO INCREASE OF CRIME, HE SAYS.
JerOmes Charts Show That Offences by
Women Have Decreased in CITY.

District Attorney Jerome said yesterday that no
Cid not believe crime increased in New-York last
year He has been preparing charts that show
the fluctuations of crime in the County of New
Gear out the statement that crime is increasing
New-1ork County is increasing In population an
nuaiiy' the District Attorney says. and the per-
eent3ge OF crime dlsregardirg occasional spurs Ia
nilS'Tneanors, keeps about In general. Tue
District Attorneys charts all classes OF crime
lie states that attempted suicides. for instance.
snow increases IN prosperous years, when SpeCula-
Eve chances are taken. and there failures
than in close years There is a positive decrease in
oHeAceS committed by women hy percentages, IN q
Twelve wears comparison OF figures. This. he be-
mes is due To the fact that there constant m
crease in the number OF opportunities for = woman
10 earn honest living.
As To murders the District Attorney said,
rthere IS practically no Increase IN this county.
livery case or mysterious unexplained death -
not murder aud the totang up of the first reports
or such eases does not represent the truth. Many
deaths that are generally regarded as murders ara
found, ON investigation by the cOrOners. to be eA'
planned as natural deaths, or accidents"
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
GOVERNOR GETS PREsENTMENT.
Jerome Lays Liquor Charges Before Him
Legislature May Investigate.
[RY TELEaRAPH no rHR TR1nuNE.

tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
Albany. Jan. 2.-The presentment of the grand
jury showing the shocking and extensive use Of
money in the interests of liquor legislation for
the corruption OF the State Legislature in the
last session to-day put in the hands Of
Governor Higgins This was done under the di-
rection Of District Attorney Jerome who not
merely had the presentment placed in the Gov
ernor's hands but also transcript of the testi-
mony of five six officials Of the liquor dealers
organization This evidence shows not merely
that money was used. but also fixes the sum.
not at $4,000. but at $4,000. and supplies all
the circumstantial details
With the matter in the hands of the Governor,
Il is not unlikely that he Will in turn transmit
the presentment and the evidence to the legis-
lature when 1t meets and recommend a legisa-
tive committee OF investigation District At
torney Jerome by his action intended to put the
entire matter in the hands OF Governor Higgins
for his official action. since the case belonged to
the State, and not merely to New-York City.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
TO END RAINES HOTELS.
Prominent Nezc-York Republicans
to Meet Higgins To-day.
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBuNEl


Albany. Jan. 2.-There will be an important
the attention of Governor Higgins the precise
workings of the Raines law hotels in New
York City. The conference will be attended
by several prominent Republicans of New-York
and they will recommend to the Governor
drastic eradication of the hotel features Of the
present Raines law. They will tell the new
Governor that the hotel provisions Of this law,
amendment have proved a complete failure, and
they will recommend their abolition, this step
to be accomplished without in any manner in
terfering with the excise and purely revenue
making features of the present law. Moreover
it will be pointed out, at the same time, that
the amendments which Senator John Raines
has announced his intention Of introducing
enforcement of decent conditions on the local
authorities are doomed to be unsatisfactory
and inadequate and that in abolition lies the
complete remedy.
It was expected that Ex-Governor Odel would
be present at this conference, and Tax Com
missioner William Halpin Of New York pres
ident OF the committee, is in town for this con-
ference. Ex-Governor Oden, however has gone
to Newburg and will not be present The re-
newal OF the Raines law agitation so early in
the session is significant Last year it provoked
the long home rule discussion. This discus
sion OF the present year promises to be equally
important and not unattended with home rule
agitation.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
FORM OF CANAL CONTRACT
Still Undecided-BOdrd Said to
FAVOR Item Contract.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Albany Jan. 2.-It was learned to-day that
the discussion of the relative merits of the
lump sum and item form of contract for the
1OOO-ton barge canal. exclusively told by The
Tribune is still undecided, although majority
of the Canal Board incline toward the item
contract despite large amount of criticism.
1t is an open question whether Superintendent
Boyd will let the contracts for which the bids
are already in or. will wait and allow his sue
cessor, n. v V. Franchot. to decide the question.
which involves many millions of dollars. Mr..
Franchot will not be appointed until next week.
when his name be sent TO the Senate for
confirmation. Meantime the discussion of the
question is growing.
AS has already been said in the news columns
of The Tribune. and subsequently in letter to
the editor, the lump sum contract is believed by
many to be the safer method For example.
the section of New York subway in Park-ave.,
underneath the old Fourth-ave. tunnel and be-
low the Grand Central Station. a lump
sum contract.
The preliminary surveys did not reveal the
full measure of difficulties, ard the sub-con-
tractor. Major Ira f. Shaler who lost his life in
the work, obliged to spend vastly more than
was at first expected, and actually lost money in
the contract. Had it been an item contract, the
money would have come from the general con-
the same position the State would be in. 1t Is
urged that the item contract would permit an
almost unlimited increase IN expense, ana make
it practically impossible to tell. until the canal
was completed. whether it would be done at the
estimated cost.
The question is one of great moment. There
is division it in the minds Of engineers
and also In the Canal Board. Mr.. Franchot is to
discuss the matter with Superintendent Boyd
Tomorrow before he returns to Olean, but he
will not talk about it publicly or make any an
nouncement of his appointments.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
DEPUTY STATE ENGINEER RESIGNS
William P. Judson, an Authority on Good
Roads, Retires on February l.

Albany jan 2-The resignation Of William
Pierson Judson from the office of Deputy State
Engineer is announced to take effect on Febru-
ary l. 1905.
Mr.. Judson. who acted as the deputy during
the three terms Of ex-State Engineer Bond. has
for the last six years. in addition to his many
other official duties. had the general charge Of
the system OF highway construction by State
aid and has had general supervision of the
work, making the final inspections and the ac-
ceptances Of all of the S7,O00OOO worth Of roads
thus built In New-YOrk State. He is recognized
as an authority on the subject.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
WHISKEY KILLS CHILD.
Si.r-Year-OId Boy Takes T5c0
Drinks and Dies.

Two drinks Of whskey taken early in the day
caused the death last night of Charles Hsaley six
years old. in his parents home. az No. 235 Brad
hurst-ave. \ physician attended the child for
seven hours, bat could not save its life.
Charles found a bottle of whiskey in a closet and
took several large swallows OF il from a water
glass. Hearing his mother moving about in a near
oy room. ne poured out about what would be an
ordinary WhislSey glass full and drank that also.
Finding Charles in the hallway a few minutes
later. the mother when he began to have con-
VulSlons. sent for physician The child finally
went into q state Of coma. from which nothing
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
A SHORT SESSION EXPECTED.
Until Governor Higginss Message Is Read
Forecast Is Impossible.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Albany, jan 2-The discussion OF the probable
length Of the session general among the groups
OF legislators the Capitol to-day. and. while no
one cared give a definite prophecy. there was a
prevailing impression that the session would be
short. The absence Of any evident legislation of
first Importance generally assigned the rea-
for this belief.
But not until the Governors message is read on
Wednesday will it be possible TO get any accurate
forecast Of the probable length of tho session of
1905. As it Is politically off year. with neither
State nor national election. the session would
mally be a long one.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
PAsADENA's FEAST OF FLOWERS.

Los Angeles. Jan BINDER the most atspieions
weather conditions imaginable and In the presence
Of sixty thousand persons Pasadena TODAY he'd her
seventeenth annual New Years Feast OF Flowers
the celebrated 'tournamented OF roses Issai.,,,
was beautifully arrayed for the occasion M
scheme Of floral decorations being carried ont
throughout the entire city. series of aftrS.fl,-S
eanopies and trtumphal arches embellsheS ~
principal business thoroughfares. through which n
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
MEETING IN MEMORY OF s. M. JONES.

The Peoples Institute. in the lifetime Of the late
Samuel NJ. Jones. Mayor of Toledo. arranged for
meeting in Cooper Union on January s. at which he
was 10 speak The meeting. it learned yester-
day. is 10 be made a memorial for him. The vari-
Gus labor unions have been informed Of the memo
rial meeting. and asked 10 send delegations 20 IT,
II was stated yesterday that most OF the unions
had appointed delegates 10 the meeting
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
SENATOR KNOX TO SUCCEED HIMSELF

Harrisburg, Jan. 2-Phiiauder c. Knox. of Pitts-
burg the appointee of Governor Pennypacker as
United States Senator TO succeed the late Matthew,
p quay, was unanimously nominated to succeed
hlf9seir AT Joint caucus tonight of the ReD,bco
imilenDers OF the Senate and House The Repub-
bodies ''0'-'S III "o'h
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
STEPHEN o. NOLAN DEAD.

Stephen D. Nolan for many years a Democratic
leader in the nth Assembly District Brooklyn died
at his home. No i53 Gates-ave that borough yes
terday. He held a place in the Finance Depart
ment. Nolan leaves a widow and several children.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
TO SUCCEED JUDGE WERNER.
Governor Higgins Names Nathaniel Foote
of Rochester, for Supreme Bench.

Albany. Jan. 2-Governor Higgins this afternoon
appointed Nathaniel Foote. OF Rochester, as
Judge OF the Supreme Court for the 7th Judicial
District in place OF Judge William E. Werner who
has resigned TO accept the Office of Associate Judge
OF the Court OF Appeals. The Governor also Of
ficially announced the appointment OF Frank %.
Perley. of New-York. secretary to the Governor.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
"INsURREcTloN BONDS" FoR coloRAno

Denver Jan 2-State Treasurer Whitney Newton
IN his annual report 10 the Governor gives the total
amount OF cerCheates of Indebtedness issued In
payment or military expenses as S776.46i and recon-
mends that the Colorado Legislature authorize an
issue OF $4,000 ''insurrection bonds" payable in
interest annually. ''
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
TWO BOYS BURNED TO oEATu

Saratoga. jan 1.-Two young sons of Antonio
smeldone. proprietor OF the Tolmie roadhouse on
Saratoga Lake. lost their lives In a fire which de-
strOyed the house last night The other ,,s,,h.-
OF the taIniS narrowly eseaned with their lives
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
SOZODONT T
TOOTH POWDER

pollshes the delicate enamel, but does not
ssc,,ateh. thus It prevents the accumulation of
fsytar. without inJurfng the enamel. a property
found only IN SOZoDoNT
q FORMS: LIQUID. POWDER, PASTE.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
TEACH THE CHILDREN

delicious dentifrice makes the toothbrush
lesson easy 6OZODONT Is a fragrant liquid
cleanser, penetrating the little creVices OF the
teeth IL purifes them.
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
HIGGINS INAUGURATED.
. Continued from first page.

dressing himself not to the audience, but to his
predecessor, eulogizeG his public record as Gov
ernor and then. stepping to the front of the
platform and speaking in a voice which was
clear and distinct but indicative Of deep feeling,
New-York tribune., 1905-01-03

Margin Of excess OF 10 per cent OF assessed
valuation debt SS6, $50 ~ 90
From this be de-
issued
1900. outstanding October !. 1904. $4,000 90
Balance of excess ~ 10 rer cent Of as
sSssed 1ai9ation over debt ssss2o TT 90
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