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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
ALDERMEN LOSE CASE.
a ppeILate DiUision Decides an Fran
chise Poscer Implications.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court
yesterday afternoon handed down a decision
affirming the judgment of the lower court in
the two actions brought by tax payers In the
interests of the Board of Aldermen. TO test the
.constitutionality. Of the laws passed last May
giving to the Board of Estimate and Apportion-
ment the power to grant franchises. This power
was In the hands OF the Board of Aldermen In
each instance the plaintiff sought to enjoin the
Board of Estimate and each member OF the
board from granting certain franchises for pro-
posed railroads including many new SUBWAY
the complaint. Justice Blanchard sustained both
demurrers. and appeals were taken These were
decided yesterday.
Inasmuch as the complaints thus thrown
out of court, the aldermen lose their cOnten-
ton but the precise status of the case cannot
be known until the opinion of the court, when
was written by Justice Laughltn. is handed
down. This will not be before Tuesday, at the
earliest. Only the mere announcement. of the
decision was made yesterday in the list, or oui-
letin of decisions.
In one case the plaintiff was Franklin Petit
He complained that the Board of Estimate
had received applications for franchises from
certain corporations, and had ordered hearings
them. He asked for an injunction preventing
the board from taking any steps toward grant
ing the franchises.
The plaintiff in the other case was Clermont
H, Wilcox. His complaint was similar TO
Pettits
The legislation in question embraced three
acts, one amending the city charter, with refer
ence to the powers of the Board Of Aldermen,
another amending the charter with reference to
the Board of Estimate. and a third amending
the Rapid Transit act. These laws were at
tackled as violating the home rule principle en-
bodied In Article 10 Of Section of the State
Constitution. also Article g. Sections 20 and q, as
10 the control of streets and franchises by the
legislative department of city governments. and
also Article g. Section 49, in that they dealt with
matters purely local. and yet did not require
the consent of the proper local authorities IN The
granting of franchises.
The alleged "hold-up" Of applications for fran
chises by the Pennsylvania and Port Chester
roads, 1t is generally thought. lost the Board OF
Aldermen its franchise power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
Inmate of Montana Jail Writes to Erlanger
for Aid in Selling Bride.

Sheriff Erlanger yesterday received letter from
John Moore of Deer Lodge, Mont. requesting
that he assist him by rafting. in his behalf, a
horsehair bride which ne had made. Deer Lodge
Is name of the Montana county jail in which
Moore is incarcerated. Moore In his epstle said:
hope you will pardon me for taking the liberty
of addressing you these few lines from place or
this kind but my present position makes II neces-
sary for me to resort TO somewhat forward meas
ures. Believing you to be gentleman that would
solicit your aid in helping to dispose (by rattle
otherwise) of handsome horseh6lr DrldIe Whlcll
! have made in prison here The bride speak or
is made entirely by hand of different coiored horse
hair worked in various designs to form a beautiful
contrast which, l you is both artistic and
Gus labor but time Is a burden on my hands
and the motive l have in view all inspiring one,
I address you asking if you will kindly consent to
assist me in this way that l may ameliorate my
going into details of my but If you should be
Interested enough to make inquiries l will be
pleased to answer any and all questions you may
ask.
Further if you consent TO do this great
favor, and at any time find that my statements are
not verified to the letter. you may return the bride
at my expense, and will have nothing more to
say. The reason l doing this is to get money
enough to engage an attorney to present my case
to the Governor for a pardon Before assigning
consider this is only appeal from Unfortunate
who, by adverse circumstances, Is unable to help
himself, and l promise that my future shall be
such that you will have to regret
reaching out the hand of fellowship to in dis
treSS.
The Sheriff said that he would be obliged re-
iuctantly to decline the request.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31

Fall River, Mass, Dec. 3O.-The annual print
cloth statement is appended herewith:
s neSPs sSss ~
rua1y 49, 29s cents March Il ll.l6 cents; March
cents June ills cents; June r. "a cents; June
1s. 2l3-16 cents: June &c. cents, July II. 3-16
gust p, 81 cents; October I. 8as cents: December
highest. 81. cents; lowest, PCS cents; average
wide, goods-opening- 3szinch, esx72s: AZ cents
8s1s inch 64x64s. 4 cents; 3Sh inch 60x52s So cents
highest. 39-inch 6Sx72s 90 cents 3S1a-inch 64x64s
inch 6sI72s q cents; sSs-lnch, 64x64s. $7s cents
s.. cents: 3S1snch' 64x64s 54 cents; aSsinch. COX
62s 45s cents
SIS cents; highest December 9, 1850 cents; lowest
At close market is practically without any ac-
Sumu g Of goods The aggregate Of the pro
mneh if ne %s Of T or mof anS
owing TO lack of operatives
been a steady Improvement in prices since Febru,
AIRY. ManH 4 90 not look for any marked
satisfied If cotton does not 30 kiting above nor
is maintained e''49
! There are two factors which cause some dread
/ One is the danger OF high prices OF cotton when
It becomes well established that the crop is I'M
If the speculative fever that seems threatening
becomes C, contag h;l with men who have had ex
| will be plenty of opportunity to demoralize the
Another factor of much importance is the status
of the China trade. For the last year Southern
| engaged on heavy goods for the export trade
! That has given the local mills a good chance to
recover from the blghting effects of the labor
| troubles which have been II IT appears that
the China trade falls fat after the of the year
! in consequence of the effects of a boycott that
! looks threatening; the Southern mills may get on
| 10 domestic goods again.
For the present their contracts run until the
spring on export goods and if these contracts are
renewed II goes without saying that Fall River
! mills will be in for prosperous year. They have
cotton ahead until the late spring. and they will
| be able to get more If they need II in the next
few months IL the present prospect for late con-
tracts is maintained. Just and for weeks
/ past. dry goods buyers have been pursuing hand
10 mouth purchasing policy. Once that policy is
departed from cloth prices will go a parity with
any reasonable price eKacte1 for cotton.
One feature in the local situation which Is diff
! feFent from The condition of a year ago IS That
The fine goods mills have plenty of orders ahead.
They were not taken high basis, but they are
large enough 10 take of the product. There
will be large accumulation of goods here in the
lext three months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
SPECIAL THEATRE TELEPHONES.
Charles Frohman Iinstalls System for Benefit
of Suburban Patrons.

Owing to the trouble experienced by >uburban
theatregoers in obtaining seats by telephone.
Charles Frohman is to install a system of special
telephones in Brooklyn Flushing. Mount Vernon.
New Rochelle. White Plains Yonkers Staten ISL
and and the New-Jersey suburbs. by which this DIFF
acultv will be obvated. These stations are to be
eo,Iipped with a short line connection TO the Froh-
man theatros-the Empire the Criterion and the
Herald Sauare-and each to have a special
operator who will receive the money for the seats
and give the purchaser a receipt which may be
EXCHANGED AT the box Office for a theatre ticket.
The experiment Is Ia begin tomorrow by the in
staiiation OF stations at New Rochelle, Mount
Vernon and NeWtrk.-with direct connections with
the Empire Theatre If the system proves success
ful. II viii be extended the other towns. well
as TO the other two theatres.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
METZ WAKES SARCASTIC.
Thinks More of Regulars the More He Sees
of Reformers.

oontroIler-eIect Metz was rather sarcastic
Yesterday In discussing the changes that had
h.en made IN the Finance Department by the
BOARD of Estimate.
The more see of reforners, the more THINK
Of regulars" he said, when seen in Democratic
headquarters in Brooklyn. 1T is ridiculous 10
talk Of taking patronage away from me IN con-
nectfon with the removal OF the Bureau Of Fran
chises The only position Of any value Whlcn Is
not protected nv the Civil Service laws in that
bureau is the principal one. that held by MI:
Nichols From what have seen OF him would
gladly have given him life position
The Board of Estimate has taken the best
men out of my department. Mr. Stevenson. Mt
Nichols and Mr.. HaaE. I don't know what they
are trying to do with me-
when Senator McCarren was asked to COM
r1ent on the slate of Mayor Mcclellan, he replied
with a grim smile Il am not commentator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
ELECTION PURITY BILLS
-Four Prepared for Legislature
Corporations Aimed At.

Tbs ,our hills prepsred ia carry cut the plans
of the Association Prevent Corrt.rt Practices II
Elections as explained in The Tribune. were made
public yesterday afternoon by Secretary W. { os-
born.
To reach the corporations. one proposed act pro
yides that every corporation. not organized ior
political purposes. must file st the beginning Oh
each year statement signed by two OF l's piiN-
c.nal officers declaring that the firm had con-
trfbuted nothing, directly indirectly, to any poni
cal organization or 10 any candidate TOT puoi'
Office either for the election or the DEFEAT OF any
candidate This like the others. will be introduced
in the Assembly. II is TO be cnered as an
amendment to Chapter 56s OF the laws of 1880
Another proposed bill provides for a procedure To
enable citizens obtain judicial inquiries into eec
zion statements. A judge must make summary
Investigation of charges made by voters that false
election statements have been filed the pe'iuol =.
the, voters need not be In any specified FORM an"
need not be. based convincing evidence
Tn retard the presentation OF hasty petitions the
act provides that petitioner must give the c0uI
$3.50 to pay the costs in case the proceedings are
The Inquiries thus stared ds thont Interruptions
No person will be excused from producing ooc ~
msR n. or or fn0 decision must
dered in writing by the court "'thil zen '"''
II the decision is that person has filed false
" 1,tbtn ten days. He must then pay the costs
where is found that the person under cna rrf
s s1sq Within ten days after the decision has been
rendered against him. he must pay me OF nol
less than 500 or than $1,000 One-half OF lhe
fine will 20 the petitioner - .,o
Penal Code One section amended will provide 1nat
any person is guilty OF misdedneanor VINO GWl
tributes TO a political organization or TO canuI
date EXCEPT for certain specified oo)ec1s- An
other amended section makes failure or Candidates
10 file true statements of election expenses
dcneanor Where the candidate mas 4 won olil0e
fna failure leads 10 forfeiture of the once:
The fourth bill is 70 amend section OF me coue
SO as 10 prohibit the contribution ey any GGf
Torsftons except such organized for pohtl-
cal purposes, TO campaigns. The punishment On
ts{Jef ,s 10 be the loss OF franchise or charter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
COSTLY TO CARRY STOCKS.
Call Money High Throughout December
10 Per Cent the Record.

Customers of commission houses viii hardly be
pleased when they scan the December interest &C
count. Call money has been high throughout the
month and has averaged in the neighborhood of
Il per cent for renewals and 20 cent for new
loans. Once or twice the has dropped to
per cent, but few borrowers were accommodate ed
at this figure. Most brokers. of course were well
provided with time money, at from to 6 per
cent. but the tremendous bull speculation has
forced many houses to borrow heavily at the call
rate. The customers of most houses receive the
benefit Of the time money the firm has. and this
down the interest rate ma terally- A few days
of call money at 20 per cent TO 100 cent. how
ever, such were experienced last week. are
to make decided showing IN the interest ac-
count. The following table gives the high low.
and average rates for call money in December:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
HOWARD GIBBS ESTATE APPRAISED.

The appraisal of the estate of Howard Gfbb as
flied in the Surrogates office. shows that he left
gross personal estate of s9l4772 and realty valued
SCI go. Commissions the executors Of the will
expenses Of administration and other deductions
leave the value of the personal and real prop
erty at ssSo47 the principal item of the personally
being Mr.. Gibbs interest in the drygoods firm of
Frederick Loeser & Co. Brooklyn. which amounted
20 s76s .2SS The executors of Mr. Gibbs will are
Edward W. B. .Rossiter and William y Dycknan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
MAD DOG HOLDS FAMn, w BAY.

winsted. Conn. Dec. 8O.-A pet sNsSiel dog which
developed a bad OF rabies lsst night kept
Henry Youngs and his family imprisoned in the up
per part OF their home all night Soon after dav-
break. this morning. Youngs went quietly down
stairs. and. seeing the dog in closet rushed into
the room. shut the closet door and then sent for
DR.. l. J. Turner. a veterinary. who shot the dog.
The spaniel was bitten four weeks ago by a mad
bulldog owned by James Christine which bit sew
other dogs considerable livestock and a BOY in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
SCHOONER POUNDING TO PIECES.
Unknown Vessel on Rocks Of Penfeld Reef
Grew Still Aboard

Bridgeport. Conn. Dec. 30.-A black hulled
schooner. whose name is unknown. bound west
with cargo of spruce lumber IS aground on the
rocks of Sunken Island off Penfeld Reef and is
likely TO pound herself 10 pieces unless the gale
abates. The tug John Glenn made unsuccessful
attempt get enough pull OF the schooner.
The is standing by the schooner. but her
boats are ready TO be cut loose at a moment g
ransia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
PROFESSORS WIFE BURNED.
Wife of John R. Williams, of Princeton, In
jured at Virginia Dance.
10 nelssraph 70 nae Trtbune


Richmond Va Dec. 30-While attending dance
IN .Westmoreland County at early hour this
morning Mrs Mary Willougbby Brown Williams.
wife of Professor John Roger Williams. Of the lit
erary department of Princeton University, was
badly burned about her neck and arms. The
sleeve Of Mrs Williams's gown caught fire from a
lighted lamp. Her life saved by the prompt
action of other young women. who were with her
in the room who wrapped her in blankets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
sHIPBUILDTNG PLANT DESTROYED.
American Yard in Bay City Burned to the
Ground-Damage. S250.OOO.

Bay City. Mich. Dec. 30-The entire plant of
the American Shipbuilding Company, In this
city, was destroyed by fire tonight entailing a
loss OF more than $4,000. The fire started
about 100 o'clock in the furnace shop and
quickly spread TO the other buildings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
NEW FERRYeoAT BLOWN ASHORE
IN Telegraph % rhe Tribune

TELEGRAPH Tribune
Wilmington, Del, Dec. 3o-While the new steel
ferryboat Crawford. which built for the Cen
tral Railroad Of New-Jsrsey. being towed out
Of the Christiana River here to-day by a tugboat
on her way 70 New-Yorlz, she blown ashore
f,y the high wind. The ferrybost lay on a mud
bank in a dangerous position throughout the
greater part Of the day until this evening, who
she nGzfed. She daZnag ed. pro-
eeeded with the aid o. the tug the Delaware
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
MRS. GOULD BUYS SUMMER HOME.
Large Farms in Blue Ridge Foothills Pur-
chased for an Estate.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune


Richmond. Va. Dec. 30.-Mrs- Howard Gould, Of
New-York, to-day purchased several fine farms in
the foothills of the Blue Ridge. near Lynchburg,
where She will make her summer home. Mrs.
Gould will spend part Of January in Virginia,
overseeing the contemplated improvements on the
estate. The estate is to be stocked with booded
cattle. and a game preserve is 10 be inclosed.
Mrs. Gould will spend a considerable part of
her time in Virginia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
A eRANpFATHER All rHIRTY.FLvE.

Winsted. Conn. Dec. ao--Gus Jerks thirty-nve
years old. OF Billerton. n Y. is probably the
youngest grandfather in the State. His doughter
Mrs. Louise Hoag wife OF Charles Hoag of that
place. has given birth g Grandpa jerks
was married when he was sixteen years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31

& Tues. at 2:3O. Last 2
(Pop. Pricos). "Schnee-
Monday, Tues. & Wed.
'omic Opera, "MamZelle
mold & Harry Walden in
Fri. Ev'g & Sat. Mat. &
of Christians in Blumen-
ue."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31

STH CLEOPATRA" Am.I,,
- \ Z Bingham az Cleopatra.
A II. Van Buren, as Marc An
tony. ALL THE PROCTOR
"A EORITES. TOO. 25 & 800
NJ II Della Fox. the Little
ST. b a X Man" Tom
Hearn, o Brien & HaveI. Ayerv
d Hart, Rocnsz PONY tI-cn.
Wood and Ray. Barr & Evaoe
Harry Thomson. Smoking Bal
cOny. IS & so. Night. Sparfsl
prices at Daily AstineeS for
shoppers %. Orch. & Bale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31

InuIur Pl. Theatre. Mon.
tnsiNG Children Matinees
wittchen und die Zwerge."
Lima Abarbanell in the c
NitOuche." Thur. GertrIId A
Maria Stuart" tPop. Prices).
Ev' &. Gertrud Arnold & Rude
that's Der Schwur der TreI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
ASKS SHERIFF TO RUN RATTLE.

Highest 10 per cent; lowest I per cent; az
month. II per cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-31
THE PRINT CLOTH MARKET.

The Sheriff said that he would be obliged
,tantly to decline the request
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-10-08
VISITORS ENROUTE
Congressional Party Left
Chicago Yesterday
For the First Time the Names OF the
Members Of the Committee are An
nOunCed.

A telegram was received at this Of
flee yesterday saying that the congress
siOnaI party whose coming had been
announced left Chicago yesterday
morning in an elegantly equipped train
for the southwest. For the first time
The Republican is able to announce the
personnel of the party as follows:
James A. Tawney of Minnesota; ThOs.
f. Marshall of North Dakota; Harry
L. Maynard of Virginia; Halvor Steen-
erson of Minnesota; Charles R. Davis
of Minnesota; Henry c. Adams of Wis
cOnsin; Herman P. Goebel of Ohio;
Edward S. Minor of Wisconsin; Webs
ter E. Brown of Wisconsin,; Martin
B. Madden of Illinois, and NJ. A. Smith
of Arizona. Speaker Joseph C. Can
non and JOS. w. BabcOck of Wiscon-
sin were expected to join the party but
it is doubtful whether they will do so.
Beside tnese/ members of the house of
representatives are Col Rutherford
TrOwbridge and John B. Darlington,
both of New Haven, Conn.
Other members of the party are Hon.
w. L. Busby, secretary to Speaker
Cannon, Henry Casson, sergeant at
arms of the house and F. P. Fellows,
secretary to Representative Tawney.
Former Governor Murphy who is at
90 A4eANA D0CAA N~NA1ISNCu ~ elCSClll-
pany the visitors but he was detained
by reason of i'll health.
1t will be greatly regretted that
Speaker Cannon could not come with
the party, especially on account of the
stand he has previously occupied on
the joint statehood question. 1t is
hoped however, that the report which
viii be made as a result of the visit
will modify the views of the speaker.
The coming of the visitors was or
ganized by Mr.. Tawney who has fire.
quently visited the territory and is
quite familiar with its resources and
the conditions here. He is desirous
that his colleagues should become
equally familiar. AS has been stated
the visitors will be met this morning
at Albuquerque by Mr. F. NJ. Murphy.
who viii accompany them through the
territory. Col. Epes Randolph, Walter
Douglas and prominent mining men
In the southern part of the territory
Will meet the congressman at FL Paso,
will welcome them into the territory
and viii facilitate their work of inves-
tigation. The Republican a few davs
ago announced the itinerary as far as
Clifton and Morenci which will be
visited after the party leaves Ell Paso.
No addition information has been re-
ceived as to the rest of the Journey
through the territory.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1905-10-08
for the Management of
the Insurance Business
GOVERNORS OF STATES
Invited to Become a POIicyhOlderS
Protective Committee to Direct the
Affairs Of the Equitable, New York
Life and Mutual.

Boston, Oct. Thomas w. Lawson
has sent Governor Folk OF Missouri
the following telegram in connection
with movement for the governors Of
several states and other prominent
persons to secure a restitution Of the
funds alleged wrongfully TO be used BY
the large insurance companies:
will you, with the other governors
and the strongest representative men
Of the country serve on policy holders
protective committee of the Equitable
New York Life and Mutual companies
unfettered and TO take possession OF
the New York Life and Mutual and
select directors and controllers who
shall be pledged to obtain fun resti-
tuition and full punishment OF wrong
doing and also to obtain restitution
and punishment Of the Equitable
wrongdOers. The committee is TO rep-
resent no faction and is TO be oblieated
to no one except the policy holders. Il
has been decided that you should rep
resent your section in this sacred duty
Kindly wire answer at my expense.
This is vital. You viii not be bound
until the other members names are
submitted to you"
The telegram was sent yesterday. Mr.
Lawson today declined to discuss the
proposition. He said that the teIe-
gram outlined a plan sufficient fo-
the present purposes. He also declin-
ed to make known the names OF the
persons to whom the telegram had been
directed, although he said that many
governors as vel as the leading civil
lans were among those addressed.
1t was his purpose, he said, as soon
as possible to announce the names OF
those who had accepted the invitation
to act upon the protective committee
As soon as the personnel Of the com
mittee was decided, he said an organ
ization would be effected and definite
plan of action adopted.