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New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
HOOKER CASE IN A TANGLE
Lack of Precedent Confusing
Extra Session Talk.
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Albany April 24-The members of the commit
tee appointed to investigate the charges against
Justice Warren B. Hooker are now wrestling
with the problem of how they are to recommend
legislative action If they decide that the evil
dence before them warrants a report unfavor-
able 10 Justice Hooker, and legislative leaders
are wondering if this means extra session.
prolongation of the present session beyond the
date Of adjournment now agreed upon, or the
appointment of 4 trial commission to report 10
the next session. The difficulty this point
lies in the lack of precedent for such action as
the removal of a justice of the Supreme Court
and the apparent ambiguity. The section Of
the constitution under which the legislature
must proceed is one adopted at the constitu-
tional convention a few years ago. and has never
been put in force before. The text of this pro-
vision is as follows:
Judges of the Court of Appeals and justices
of the Supreme Court may be removed by con-
current resolution Of both houses of the legis-
lature. if two-thirds of all the members elected
to each house concur therein.
But no officers shall be removed by virtue of
this section. except for cause, which shall be
entered the journals of both houses. nor un-
less he shall be served with a statement of the
cause alleged and shall have had an oppor-
tunity to be heard on the question of removal
The yeas and nays shall be entered on the
journal
Now. the consensus of opinion seems to be
that Justice Hooker has not yet been served
with a statement Of the cause. because as yet
cause exists, technically. Then, again, the
Assembly has alone dealt with the investiga-
tion by its own committee. and the question
arises to how the report OF the committee.
If unfaVorable is TO get the journal Of the
Senate. Some legislative leaders expect that
the result will be a special session, called after
a commission has been appointed to serve the
cause found by the existing committee on Jus
tice Hooker, provided he is found guilty by the
investigating committee to hear Justice Hook
er's defence. that is to try him. and after hear
ing the whole case this commission will report
TO the special session. which viii then take
tion. The possibility Of report being made
until the next session is also discussed. The
plain fact is that the situation is still hazy and
the committee met this afternoon and will meet
again to- morrow TO try and solve it. Their
port is due Thursday and may come on
Wednesday of this week
The Assembly committee considering the
Hooker charges will tomorrow take a test vote
on the general question Of whether the evidence
heard by ii has sustained the charges made
against Justice Hooker by the jamestown Bar
Association, and also whether they justify the
committees recommending to the legislature
the removal Of Justice Hooker.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
FOR CORRUPT PRACTICES BILLS.
William Church Osborn Emphasizes Their
Importance.
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Albany April 24.-The corrupt practices bills in
tEoduced By Senator Bracket and AssenblyUnan
Palmer are being pushed by William Church Os-
born, of the Committee OF Nine who cane here this
evening. Speaking Of these measures. which have
passed The Senate and are nov in the hands OF the
Assembly Rules Committee. Mr.. Osborn said.
These bills are probably the most i-nnortant rer
era laws introduced in this State since the civil
Service system was lnaugurated for they will rad
icay change the electiOneering methods which, nor
control elections 80"
The difficulty is that the very severity Of tn.
penalties Tor bribery makes the prosecution OF these
local men impossible. There Is nothing Ia ne
gained after an election in sending your neighbor
- jail, and no one tries 10 do it 50 Tar as Is
known the courts OF This State have never tried a
prosecution for bribery There Is no obfsrf q, -
and the procedure is beset with obstacles The
idea OF the BrackettPalmer bills TO make II an
object 70 some one 70 prove bribery ana TO make
The PROOF easy Where party worker las used
brUes. the vote OF llts party ia that district NAV
b. rejected and judicial investigation OF the oues
uon may be had on the petition OF any citizen
This year, when 10 general election Is held offers
~ excellent opportunity 10 test the system and
faTaiiiaFize the public With its working and il is
probable that in view Of the widespread public
tavo- with which this legislation has been received
10 Assembly win take that view and enac. the
proposed laws.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25

Antwerp. April 2c-Arrived ST Andrew CBr>
Fitzgerald New-YoTk. via punkrS
ST Michaels. April 2S-Arived previously. steamer
tria err. Sagols. Naples. etc. for Sew-Nork ttor
Kehr April 2t-Arrved Pocasset tByl.
owen. York for Malta. Venice.
Gibraltar April -. , , m-Arrived. steamer KoeniEin
Luse Ger, Xolger, New York Tor Naples and Genoa
tand proceeded
Venice. April 2l-Arr.ved, steamer Giula tAusO. Stupa
rich, New York
Fiume ApriI lTsaled, Marianne tAust,. Mar
tinolCh New-NoTk
Agiers Aprt 2aArrived steamer Prinzessin Victoria
Ruser. New-Nork pelgada.
Funcha Tenerine and Gibraltar for Palermo. Naples
cruiser.
suez April 22-Arrived. steamer Kybfels (Ger) from
Calcutta for Boston and NeW-York
Colombo. April 22-ATTived steamer Drarhenfes tCieri
I4ntig NeW-York via Bombay, etc. for Calcutta
Bombay April 24Arrtved previously. steamer Kassala
tBr). Sym0nds, NeW-YoFk
Rio Janero. April 2lATFlved. steamer Castiau Prince
CHTi. ord, New-YoTk via Pernambuco
Bermuda. April - ml-Arrived. steamer Bsrmudian
(hT1. Fraser. NeW-Hork
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
ENDS VISITATION BOARD.
Aids Bill in Accordance scith
HigginS'8 Pledge Passed.
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Albany. April 24-The abolition Of boards of
visitation and the restoration of boards Of local
managers for the State hospitals. in accordance
with the ante-election pledges of Governor Hig-
gins advanced step nearer fulhllment tonight
when the Senate passed the Aids bill
This measure seeks to put into effect the Gov
ernor's views on the management OF State
charitable institutions. outlined by him IN a
letter 10 Charities" in the campaign
il creates local boards of seven managers
each appointed by the Governor and removable
by him. TO serve without compensation At least
two members Of each board must be women
These managers may appoint the superin-
tendents under the Civil Service law. and estab-
lsh rules for the institution. and investigate
charges Control Of the expenditures and gen
eral supervision. however, still remain with the
Supervisor Of Charities and the Lunacy Com
mission, where IL was placed by the Centralza-
tion law OF three years ago.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
THURSDAY. April q.
SHIPPING NEWS.
Port of New-YOrk, Monday, April "a, 1905.
ARRIVED.

Minnetonka Cr). Layland. london April 10
Atlantic Transport Line, with 90 cabin passengers
mdse, Arrived at the Bar at 1920 N.
Steamer Albangia (Cier). Meyer Hamburg April
the Hamburg American Line, with T2S steeTage pas
sengers and mdse, Arrived at the Bar at 1880
with 1T4 cabin and 1903 seeTaGe pas
sengers and mdse Arrived at the Bar at 2:3O . m.
Steamer Marco Minghett Utah. DOdero Genoa April
Naples and Fayal 10 10 Hrzel. Feltmann & 60. with
10 cabin and SIG seerage passengers and mdse Arrived
the Bar at m.
Seaby. Genoa g.
Naples H. the White Star Line, passengers
mdse. Southeast Of Fire Island 6:3O p m.
Steamer Caracas Woodrick, Puerto CabeIlo April H.
Curacao l6 La GuRyra IL and San Juan 10. Bouton
Bliss Daett. with S3 passengers. mails and mdse.
rived at the Bar at a m
Steamer Tan (Brl Cannobert Samana 5is DAYS to the
Atlantic Fruit Company, with fruit Arrived
at 10 a m.
steamer Olinda Ccubanl, Hansen, Matan1as April 4
Cardenas g. Port Padre ~ Glbara II and NuevItas
w ID Munson. with 20 cabin passengers and mdse
Arrived the Bar at %:3O m
Steamer FL Norte Gardner. GalveHton April IS the
Southern Pacific Company. with mdse Passed Quaran-
tire a 6:lO a m.
the Ocean Ss Co. with passengers and mdse Passed
steamer Trinidad (Br). Williams, bermuda April %
10 A r OuterbridEe & with fSS passengers, mails
and mdse Arrived at the Bar at II m.
Mamma Hata. Charles Baltimore. to II c
Foster. with mdse Passed Quarantine at q
Sandy Hook = J. April % $3.50 m-Wind west
southwest moderate breeze; clear
SAILED.
Hamilton Norfolk Newport News Sabine (BT) Cape
Town: WaccamaV. Philadelphia: Dorothy. Wilmington:
Saltwe CBrl, Baltimore; Rossall Hr) baltimore; Colds
boro Philadelphia
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25

Of for the presidency Of the Equitable and this
was not denied by Mr.. Woods to-day.
At the close OF the meeting It was announced that
vote Of entire confidence in the administration OF
President Alexander was passed. This evening Mr..
Woods said THE Endorsement OF Mr.. Alexander
by our agents and sub-managers this afternoon
was spontaneous and unanimous. They called on
me to explain the entire situation in New York
to them, which did. and they one and all
satisfied that the best interests of the society would
be served by continuing Mr. Alexander at the
helm Had I permitted they would have passed a
resolution TO this effect
1t is understood that of the objects OF H. c.
Fricks visit to Pfttsburg last Saturday was to
arrange for this meeting of sub-managers.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
NAY ADVISE Is CENT GAS.
Rumors of Character of Gas Report
Heard at albany.
TBr TELEGRAPH 10 THE rRrBuxB.l

IBV TELEGRAPH TO TIE rRIBUHE.l
Albany, April 24.-Advance rumors OF the
probable character OF the report OF the Stevens
gas committee were heard here for the first time
tonight, and there seemed to be a general agree
ment that it would result in a number OF
specific recommendations OF course. the reduc-
ton OF the price Of gas is the absorbing Ques-
Sioa OF public interest and there is substantial
reason for believing that the price may be fixed
as low as ~ cents on the basis OF the findings
of the committee, but there is a much more I'm
portant question from the point OF view OF the
committee. and that is the kind Of inspection to
be recommended.
To recommend reduced prices without pro-
vision for keeping up the quality OF the gas is
recognized 10 be merely Juggling with laws. AT
the present moment this problem OF an IN
spection that VIII insure keeping up the quality
while reducing the price is the one that is puz-
zIing the Stevens committee, which has not ON
c;ally reached the question OF price.
Then there is the probability OF a provision
granting TO the city the right TO erect mu-
nicipal plant a provision that viii replace that
taken from Mayor McClellans water bill re-
Gently This was suggested by the Governor in
q talk last week. when he said that he supposed
the investigating committee would look out for
the lighting problem for NeW-York from top
10 bottom. Then. by way OF further regulation
Of the gas companies, there is suggestion or
provision limiting the issue OF the new securities
Of the corporations in some manner TO prevent
further watering. These are The tentative lines
now being considered. The committee will sit
an this week. and its report VIII come in on
Friday or Saturday. The report Will be made
IN New-York and brought up here after its
adoption
Senator Page author OF the resolution under
which the gas investigation is proceeding, was
quoted tonight as saying:
Every CORPORATION engaged in the gas bust
ness in New-YOrk City, with the possible eX-
ception Of the East River Gas Company. is op-
Grating under q dead franchise, and report
VIII show il.
To cover this situation, Assemblyman Hart
man tonight introduced bin providing that
every grant franchise or permit heretofore or
hereafter granted TO lighting corporations shall
be filed with the Secretary of State.
II was widely reported tonight that, in addi-
tion TO reducing the price Of gas to 75 cents the
committee report viii also reduce the price Of
electricity from Is TO 10 cents per kilowatt
hour. The final session OF the committee is
now SET for Wednesday.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
KILBURN AND w1ET1NG RENAMED.
ReappOinted Bank Superintendent and Com
missioner of Agriculture.

Albany, April 24.-Frederick D. Kilburn. of Ma
lone. Franklin County. and Charles A Wieting, of
Cobleskl. Schoharie County, We're appointed to-
day by Governor Higgins to succeed themselves re-
spectively as State Superintendent of Banks and
Commissioner of Agriculture. and their appoint
ments were unanimously confirmed by the Senate
tonight. Both are for terms of three years
Mr. hllburn was first appointed on January s.
1875. by Governor Morton, succeeding Charles NJ
Preston, Democrat, of Kingston. The salary of the
ONCE is 5000 and 81 500 is allowed for expenses and
the superintendent IS required TO give a bond of
$4,000 and is prohibited by law from being inter-
ested in any institution which he has control
or individual banker
Mr. Wieting appointed also by Governor Nor
ton, on April p. 1885. succeeding Frederick G
Schraub. of LowVille a Democrat. The salary of
the Commissioner of Agriculture is $1,000 with 500
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25

April % 19O5-Seaied proposals in duplicate will be
received here NJ May % 1905. for furnishing
during year ending so. 1906. Snokeiess Powder
Cloths Ropes Threads. Forage Steel Iron, Seamless
Irass and Copper Tubing. Tin Zine. Lead
Steel and Aluminium Castings. Cartyidgs
Metals. Hardware; Plumbing Steam Fitting Electrical
supplies Leather Betting Lumber and other Building
Materials Fuel! Lighting Polishing Materials Chem
cals OILS Paints. Paper. StrawboaTd Cupboard
Tools and Miscellaneous Articles information apply
to Lieut.. Col. FRANK HEATH. Com dE.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
MAYOR WILL NOT SEE GOVERNOR
Protest Against Water Bill To Be Made by
the Corporation Counsel.

Mayor Mcclellan said yesterday that he would be
unable 10 go TO Albany to-day protest in person
against the amendment 20 his water bill. and would
send Corporation Counsel Delany TO represent him
The measure. with most Of the Mayors pet features
left out. has already passed the Assembly. He
does not believe that protest at this time will do
much good, but he does not wish 10 leave any
stone unturned.
A public hearing is to be had to-day on the bill
passed by the legislature taking from aldermen all
authority IN the matter Of local franchises and the
Mayor will decide later whether TO approve or
veto the measure He said yesterday that so far
no protests have been made TO him against the bill
be taken back 70 Albany and repassed
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
THE MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
FOREIGN PORTS.

Cardiff April 23-saiIed Vermont CBr). Haynes
NeW-YoTk
Lizard April 23-Passed. steamers Wiukommen (tier
I4otze New-Ycrk for Rotterdam; gath. Minneapolis
(8r Gates. New York for London.
Prawle Point. April 23-Passed, steamer Rotterdam
Dutch, Jufs New-York for - .
Plymouth April "a 3:6O m-ArFtveds steamer Kaiser
Wilhelm II Ger, Hoegemann. New-York for Cher
bourg and Bremen land proceeded.
Dover April "a S4S mSatled, steamer Pretoria ttier
schrotter (from HAmburG) New York Arrived $50
p m. steamer Finland, Apfeld. New-YoTk for Antwerp
tand proceeded
Inshtrhhul April 24-Passed steamer Pomernnian (Br)
Harrison New York for Glasgow.
Shields April 2SSailed, Whitehed tBr Jones
NeW-XOTk
Movills April 24-Arrived steamer Astoria tBFl. Lnms
dane NeW-YoFk for Glasgow land proceeded
Dublin Apr 23ArFived. steamer Potomac thrl MeDon-
aid. NsW-YoTk.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
MEASURE RESULT OF METcALFE CASE
- TELEaRAPn ID -

is1 TELEGRAPH TO THE TRTBTNEl
<Ale--'S' Apfil <i-lne case OF James S. Aetcalfe
htls ofah4-nc critic, was brought 10 the attention
= Ie 'snate l'ls evening by another biil designed
% prevent owners lessees or managers Of theatres
.i1- @A''1e'ng nm or any other peTson who has
'-'N~~ -'-a oehaNes himself, from theatrical per-
iiiai.'e- re measure Is broader and palmer
ahan fhe hiu introduced earlier in the session II
ADDS 10 the penal code the following new section
All persons within the jurisdiction OF this STATE
snail De entitled the fun accouuoda rioDr "a
Vantages. facilities ard pgiEileges of noensa6 49,
9tres and places Of amusement, and q DeFson who
As owner or lessee or manager or eHnplove az a
Gcented frc~trc CT ElRee of anusen,enf eyrcIs,iss
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
HIGGINS SIGNS FIRST sLocUM BILL.

Albany. April Ex-Governor Higgins to-day signed
the first Of the series Of legislative bills resulting
solely from the disaster 70 the excursion boat Slo-
cum, in the East River, last summer 1t is that Of
Senator Marks requiring that in the future con
struction of all barges and steam vessels engaging
IL excursions routes within forty-five miles from
cities having population of 100000 nha bitants or
over the stanchions, deck beams and frames shall
be Of iron and steel.
The navigation or use OF a steam vessel or barge
carrying passengers on excursions within this
state. hereafter constructed in violation of the
provisions or this act. is made punishable by a fine
OF not more than $1,000 by Imprisonment not
10 exceed TWO years, or both.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25

YELLOW PINE OR DOUGLAS FIR--Oaice 18th
mian Canal Commission. Washington. D. C., April -.
1893. Sealed proposals. tripcate Will received
office Of the Purchasing Agent Isthman Com
mission, Washington D. c, until 1870 o'clock a VI
May 10, 1905 which time they VIII be opened public.
furnishing about 14OOO OtO feet OF Dressed
Yellow Pine Douglas Fir Blanks and full information
obtained from this ONCE offices Asst Pur-
chasing and Shipping Agent Isthmiaa Canal Commission
State St. New York city. a Custom House New
Orleans. La II. J. GALLAGHER Major. L. :. Army.
lrrha
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
ANTI-CAssIDY BILL ADVANCED.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE Tribune. J

TNTBT MI
Albany, April 4-In the face OF strenuous Tam
many opposition the Assembly tonight advanced
The Milsnack bill, which is known here as a meas
uTe to put Joe Cassidy of business
The bill aims at breaking up the present despotic
RUE OF the Democratic Borough President and
boss OF Queens County By providing that repre-
sentaton at Borough, County, Aldermanic and As
sembly conventions at Queens County shall be
conducted on new rule Of representation from
that now in vogue, namely, that Of delegate to
each 100 enrolled voters. It is alleged that this
bin will break Cassidys hold, and this charge
seems TO be justified by the unanimous Tammany
opposition. The bin was advanced by a strict party
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
BARGE CANAL CONTRACT LET.

Albany, April 24-The last of the six pending
barge canal construction contracts was awarded
to-day by Superintendent \. Y. V Franchot Of
the Department Of Public Works. TO r. a. Maselli
e Co, Of Pittsburg, the lowest bidders at 81 O05-
9& 90 The contract covers the section at North
Greece, west Of Rochester.
The rest or the contracts have already been exc
cuted, and active work, IL Is expected. will soon be
begun. The Ferguson Contracting Company. which
has the contract for the locks at Waterford. and
the firm OF SundstrOm & Stratton, having the con
tract for Section g. Fort Miller have already begun
getting their plants the ground.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
BEIHILF BILL ADVANCED.
Prouides for Commissioner Of
Reoords-BireH May Get Place.
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Albany April 24.-After a brief show Of Tam.
many opposition the Assembly tonight adj
vanced the Beihilf bill. providing for a commits
sioner Of records for New-York County. and the
bin is now in position TO be passed The bill
creates, subject 10 the appointment Of the
County Clerk a commissioner of records. hold
ing Office for six years. when the Office is to
cease The new Commissioner is to examine
into the condition Of books, records. documents
and maps OF the clerk, registrar and surrogates
of New-York County. and TO have reindexed
conVeyances, mortgages and similar documents
County officers are 10 deliver into his custody
public documents.
The Commissioner is 10 have the power to aD-
point deputies, not exceeding four, and other
assistants and fix salaries for them. The ap-
polntment of clerks is 10 be subject 10 the laws
Of the state Civil Service Commission. The
Commissioner is TO receive $1,000 a year and
the Board of Estimate and Apportionment is 0i-
Tected 10 issue revenue bonds up TO $4,000 10
meet the expenses of the Office. and furnish Of
fees for the department in the Hall OF
Records
It is surnsed that Henry BirrelI. Deputy
County Clerk. will be appointed Commissioner OF
Records if the Beihilf bill becomes a law The
bin provides places for a commissioner of
records, a deputy and three assistant deputies
the Commissioner 10 be appointed by the County
Clerk The law takes effect ten days after 1t is
signed by the Governor, and being a county
rather than city, bill, il does not go to the
Mayor
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25

Il once Of Purchasing Agent. Isthmian Canal Com
mission Washington D. g. April % I9J5. Sealed pro
posals in triplcae. viii be received this office until
90 o. m May 90 iSGO opened then. public FOR
furnish ing GOO lbs 129GOO Oats 200 lbs
Hay lbs. Straw for bedding 400 Rock Salt
full information be had from Purchasing
Washington. d. Purchasing Agents A
Anderson "a state St. New York city. s Iup
ton Custom House. Orleans J. GALLAGHER
Nator L. s. Army. Purchasing Agent
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
THE GOVERNOR TO TAKE A REST.

Albany April Ex-Governor Higgins said tonight
that he would go 10 Cambridge Springs. PENN
for few days after the close OF the legis-
lative session before taking up the considera-
ton OF the thirty-day bills. il to Cambridge
Springs that he went after the close Of the cam
paign last fail. Governor Ode took a similar
vacation last year before taking up the thirty
day bills.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
4 DJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE. S. n. y

New York State Arsenal. 9Th Ave. cor 35th St.
New York April 10Th 19O5-Sealed proposals,
cate, for furnishing and delivering QUARTERMASTER
STORES and SUBSISTENCE STORES a STATE
CAMP OF INSTRUCTION. PeeksktIl ". " in such Quan-
titles required the Depot quar-
and Depot Commissary to supply troops
duty there during period commencing June 1s end
ing 24th 1905 will be received until IL noon
Thursday. april 2Ih at the AdtuLant Generals once
Seventh Avenue 35th
City. Proposals be made upon the articles
The State reserves the right 20 accept reject
bids. part thereof Contractors subsistence
agree take back all unbroken packages
formation furnished upon application Separate
Quartermas,er and Subsistence stores sealed
addressed to the Adtutant General. 5. y. Y
senal Seventh Avenue and 35th Street New York city
and plainly marked bids FOR QGARTERMASTER
STORES bids FOR SUBSISTENCE STORES
HENRY. Adintanf General.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25

without lust cause or excuse, from said theatre
or place of amusement any person, IS guilty OF a
misdemeanor.
The bin was brought here by Senator McCarTen
who induced Senator Cullen to put 1t in.
New-York tribune., 1905-04-25
GENERAL. HEADQUARTERS, STATE OF NEW YORK
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
ALBANY. April 18th, 1905.
OEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE

- until o'clock Tuesday. May md
1905 al the Adtutant Generals ONCE Arsenal Ih
Averue and S5th Street. New York City, for making re
pairs in tha fsngfneer Department OF the T. 5. )
''AILEsEN," O. al yards of the Buree Dry DOCK
Company Pol Richmond. staten Island
Cost Of towing vessel from the yards OF the Buree Dy
Dock Company, Port Richmond. Staten Island, TO the
works of the contractor without the State
Proposals be made for the whole OF the work. and
also separate items
All the repairs alterations and other
form 10 the specifications the once OF the
Adiutant General s. y. Y. New York State Arsenal
complete Of the specifications can be had on ap-
plication.
All the repairs alterations and other be
nspected before acceptance The state right
10 reject all bids,
All bids must sealed addressed Adjutant Cen
erai state OF New York, 9Th Avenue S5th Street
New York City and plainly marked bids FOR RE
PAIRS TO u. S. S. AILEEN.' .
NELSON H. HENRY.
Adtutaut General.