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New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
MESSAGE ON HUDSON CELEBRATION.
Governor Wants Committee He Named to
Have Official Standing

Albany, Feb. 1s-Governor Higgins sent a mes
sage the legislature to-day regarding the Hud-
son-Fulton celebration. He said:
During the last year historical societies and pub
lie spirited citizens have been looking Forward 70
some action the part of the State and city OF
New-York for the appropriate celebration OF tne
SHOth anniversary of the discovery of the Hudson
River by Hendrix Hudson in the year l60e. and or
the centennial anniversary of the first use or steam
in the navigation of the Hudson River by Robert
Fulton In the year 1901
Having in view such official action. I acceded 10
the request of many gentlemen interested n i tne
plan to name a committee of distingushed CIT
liens, with whom a COMMITTEES named by the MayoI
formulate plans for celebration of the tercente-
nary OF the discovery of the Hudson
The committee now acting mas no oIIctd! status
and is wholly informal and un0nlclal oouy III
order to give it official standing and TO provide ]!
with sufficient funds for preliminary expenses
recommend to the legislature the consideration OF
bill entitled An Act to estaollsh the aaas9bh. Gbs
the powers and duties thereof, and making an APP
preparation therefor, copy of which Is herewith
transmitted for your consideration
Senator Raines. the Republican leader. tntrodGced
in the Senate the bill referred by the Governor
1t provides for the establishment Of a Hudson-
Fulton celebration and prescribes their pow ers
and duties The bill provides that the members Oh
the Hudson tercentenary Joint committee or the
Fulton centennial committee appointed by the Gov
ernor or by the Mayor constituted the commits
sion to provide for celebration Of the discovery
Of the Hudson River. and the first use of steam
for navigation on the river. Twenty-Five thousand
dollars is appropriated for the commission Inc
CITY of NeW-York may provide for such commission
such of money as the city may deem eapedi-
for CARRYING the objects of the commission The
duration of the commission is ten years -
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
TRIBUTES TO MR.. NIXON.
Night Session of assembly Pract'-
callu GiUen Up to Them.

Albany, Feb. 1s-The session of the AssemoiS
tonight was practically given up to speeehes ~
memory of s. Fred. Nixon. of Chautauaua' ior
seven consecutive terms Speaker of the AsseinoiS'
Assemblyman Wade, of Chautauqua. Tor many
wears a personal friend of Speaker Nixoh anu
chairman of the special committee named py
Sneaker Wadsworth to arrange for the formai
memorial exercises to be held later. was the nrst
speaker.
Mr. Wade said that Speaker Nixon was uniVer-
sally beloved In his native county, that IL was as
hard 10 ll his place there it was In the Assem-
bly,
His private life" said Mr Wade. was irre-
proachable A loving father, devoted husband
and a steadfast friend. his death has left a void
in the hearts OF those who knew him that can
never be filed In his death the State has lost
one of its greatest men, his party one Of It's strong
est advocates, and ourselves have lost a great
leader and a good friend.
AssembIyman Burnett. of Ontario. was the next
speaker. He said:
The long roll OF honor OF the State which gave to
the nation Samuel j. Tilden and Roscoe Conkllns
contains no fairer than that of one whose
memory revere tonight He learned 10 value
the affection than the applause OF people one
could not know Speaker Nixon without being I'M
pressed with his equpoise. He was safe man.
He fair he was firm, as equitable as ne
was accessible Our friend is gone. but in the
annals of the State he served his works endure
Memorial exercises in honor of the late Speaker
will be held in the Assembly chamber Tuesday
evening, March 20 The memorial address will be
delivered by Lewis E. Carr the Albany lawyer.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
PACKERS TAKE NEW TACK.
Try to Produce Further Testimony to Estab-
lish Their Immunity.

Chicago. Feb. l9-Attorneys for the meat pack
ers sprung a surprise to-day in the plea for i'm
rnunity case in the Federal Court. by summoning
TO the witness stand Mr.. Durand. special agent
Mr. Durand conducted the investigation of the
packing industry in Chicago and other cities for
the Bureau of Corporations Of the Department Of
Commerce and Labor.
He was asked by attorneys for the packers in
regard 20 the manner in which the packers had
surrendered their books for his inspection, and the
nature of the information secured. An effort was
made TO show that information other than that
shown in the published report Of Commissioner Gar
field had been given by the Commissioner his
subordinates the Department of Justice
Mr. Durand admitted that some papers and
tables that were not comprehended in the pub
llshed report Of the Commissioner had teen inspect
ed by Mr. Pagin, Assistant Attorney General. He
was not able tell whether The information which
the Assistant Attorney General had seen taken
from the packers.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
THE TOSS of II COIN.
Pennsylvania Football Captain Sc
lected an NOUeL Fashion.

Philadelphia, Feb ia toss a coin prac-
tically decided to-day who would be Pennsylvsna's s
football captain next fall. Eddie Green called the
turn and Bob Folwell is expected TO withdraw a
candidate at the meeting Of the football team
Wednesday. when the players 10 vote for
leader.
was resorted to because OF a deadlock Last
Wednesday the fourteen men who won their var
sty "P" last fall and had voice in the choosing
OF a captain. met TO NIL the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Vincent Stevenson. Three ballots
were cast and each time il resulted in tie. Green
and Folwen each receiving seven votes. The
election then postponed and friends of the
two candidates found that there was no chance of
breaking the deadlock. and in order to decide the
matter II agreed TO let chance settle ii.
Ex-Captain Torrey is said to have tossed the coin
on Franklin Field to-day. Green and Folwell were
both present.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
COLONEL MANN'S FRIEND FREED.
R. a. Irving Released from Charges of Elk
decentralization Threat

While the hearing in the Colonel Mann perjury
case was dragging along in Special Sessions yese
terday Robert A. Irving formerly intimate
friend of the colonel. was discharged In the Tombs
police court by Magistrate Baker. Irving was
rested last December a charge OF extortion and
James A. Burden. jr., to have been the star
witness against him. Mr.. Burden. however, re-
fused to play the part. and the case apparently
fell for want Of evidence.
The examination OF handwriting experts took up
the greater part of the day in the Mann case and,
aside from the verbal tousts between Martin w.
Littleton and Assistant District Attorney Hart.
the case presented no new facts of interest. John
F. Tyrelf the handwriting expert on the
stand most OF tho day. rigdly examined by Mr.,
Littleton, who allowed technical point OF the
expert business to pass him.
Before the closed for the day Mr.. Littleton
said he would prove that the 20. K, w. D. M" on
the Count Reginald Ward letter written by
Charles Stokes Wayne.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
CARSON WANTS HIS NAME PRINTED.
Would Make Shuberts Credit Him as Part
Author Of "The Bishop"

the Supreme Court yesterday. upon an applicati tion
by Murray Carson. the joint author, with John
Oliver Hobbies NIrs. Craigie) of The Bisbon" 10
restrain Samuel s. Shubert and Lee Shubert from
producing the play unless the newspaper and other
announcements contained his name as one of It's
authors, and to compel the Shuberts to use his
name in their advertisements. Carson contanaaa
that the INJURY done MIN by refusing 10 credit him
not 'i,,o be compensated by an action for damage
Shubert Is s. Shubert is deadl said tbat' Ne t.7e
Craise and Carson had conveyed ali their rssb, %
the play 70 James X. Hackett, who in his tIrn u "A
leased the right 10 produce the play to the shuhsrt
Theatrical Company. ~ 'iiuoeFt
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
MAYOR AT EMERALD BALL.
Catholic Charities Festival Also Brings Out
McCarren and Police Deputies.

The Emerald Association of Brooklyn held it's
sixty-eighth annual ball last night in the main
ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria The Emerald ball
is of the big Brooklyn charity affairs of the
season. This years ball, it is estimated will net
nearly 5000 for the Catholic Orphan Asylum of
Brooklyn, which gets the yearly proceeds. Mayor
Mcclellan. Deputy Police Commissioners Waldo,
Mack and O'Keefe, Mr. Judge Deputy Dock Com
missioner. Mr. McInerny. Deputy Charities Com
missioner. and Senator McCarren were among the
leading political lights present. Rear Admiral
Coghlan Archbishop Farley, Bishop Mcdonnell,
Monsignor LaVee and scores of well known priests
the guests of honor.
Among the box holders Senator McCar
rem John ]. Walsh the Cathedral Club. Luke d.
stapleton Thomas Byrnes. William A. Doyle and
J. X. Pnnell Preceding the ball there a
cert by Shannon's 23d Regiment band George ].
F. Bowling. president of the association, with his
mother, led the grand march.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
FIX DISASTERS BLAME.
Warrants Issued for Nine Superin-
tendent's and BOss's Arrest.

Charleston, ". Va. Feb. IA coroner's jury in
the Of the disaster to the Detroit mine jan
uary Is in which eighteen lost their lives from
the ignition Of coal dust by shots to-day returned
verdict that the explosion the result of care
Iessness and neglect of duty OF Mine Superinten-
dent J. Z. Miner and Mine Boss R. F Townsend,
and that said Miner and Townsend guilty OF
involuntary manslaughter.' The jury also finds
that Bonner H Hill. deputy mine inspector, "by
reason of his neglect of duty, is also guilty of in
voluntary naanslaughter' Warrants have been
issued for the arrest Of the men affected by the
jury's verdict.
The Detroit and Kanawna Coal Company is de-
clared have been grossly negligent in the oper-
alton of the mines since January 3, 1906. The jury
also recommended drastic changes in the law, and
especially to give the State Mine Inspector power
TO close q mine when not properly. without
course TO tedious process Of law.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
DENIES MINERS HAVE QUARREILED.
Brother of the Husband Gives Out State
ment for Former Mrs. Yerkes.

Addison Miner. brother of Wilson Miner who
married the widow of Charles T. Yerkes few
weeks ago. denied yesterday the report Of a. disa-
greement and separation of the couple. He said
his brother had gone to San Francisco on private
business
Mrs. Mlzner however. has not gone TO Chicago.
as some reports had it, to contest Mr. Yerkess will
She remains at her house, at No Ss4 5th-ave. and
refuses to discuss either her husbands departure
for the West or the probability of an action to in
sist on her dover rights the widow of Charles
T. Yerkes.
Addison Miner said that Mrs. Miner his sister
in-law. had telephoned TO him requesting him 70
make this statement for her:
1 wish to deny to the newspapers that thera is
any trouble between Wilson and myself
THE report of a quarrel is ridiculous" sddsa
Mr. Miner.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
WOMAN KNOCKS BURGLAR DOWN
Met Him Coming from Her Room and
Chased Him Through a Saloon

John sullivan. who says he is a horse clIppsr
was caught by Miss Hannah Hughes. a young
woman OF No 45S West l9th-st. going out or har
aoor with a bundle Of her clothes yesterday.
blVe back those thngs!" said the girl
'Fergit II! Fergit it, or IN nuu ,,o - -.
repnea sullivan Then he started to run. folIoyvea
oy MISS Hughes At 25th-st and sth-ave arte, n
hst nsht' she chased him into a saloon and out a.
SIDE door, and knocked Sullivan down rrh -
poHcenan happened along and nrrasTadd siisn ansn
is rs saer Than the girl but was badly punishe
~ aSaiidte Mayo, In the jefferson Markst cn''rs
neia , suilivan In $500 bail for larceny The noos,
H1's eoinSfusnted Miss Hughes for her couraas
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
OIL. And COIL INQUIRY.
authorized in Resolution agreed ON
by House Sub-C Committee.

Washington, Feb. 19.-lnvestisatlon py uie A'i
terstate Commerce Commission or alieeeo iiio
nopoy of oil and coal by combinations Oh ran
roads and other corporations is authorized oy
compromise resolution agreed on tonight by
subcommittee of the House Committee on IN
terstate and Foreign Commerce, appointed TO
consider the Tillman and Gillespie resolutions
and agree on a measure which will be reported
to the full committee tomorrow. "A compiha-
ton of the Tillman. Gillespie and Campbell reso-
lutions was effected
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
DELAY FOR REPORT.
Not To Be Introduced Before To-
m0rTo1p, Says Raines.

Albany. Feb. lathe report of the Armstrong
Special Insurance Investigating Committee not
handed down in the Senate tonight. some had
expected. Senator Raines. Republican leader in
The Senate. said be did not expect il before
Wednesday. perhaps even later.
-I know said Senstor Raines. that it will not
be here Tuesday"
There was an impression among some Of the
legislators that perhaps the report would not be
submitted before next week but Senator Ranes
adhered TO the belief that Il would be handed in
Nednesday or Thursday.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
HELD AS BOARDING HOUSE THIEF.

Joseph Casty. of No. So Carmine-st.. was held
in 81 600 bail in the Yorkvile court yesterday, on
charge of stealing clothing and jewelry from
boarding houses In Manhattan and Brooklyn. Her
man Jansen, with several aliases. held by the
Brooklyn courts the same charge, Is said TO be
Castys confederate. While in Jail Jansen wrote
q letter to Casty. which Intercepted, and led
Castys arrest. Casty had a number of pawn
tickets. and is said to have confessed that he was
implicated in the robberies with which Jansen is
cha
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
BILL FOR NURSE COMMISSION.

by Telegraph - The Trtbunel
Albany, Feb Ex-senator Cooper introduced to-
night bill for a commission for the licensing and
registration of nurses 1t provides that there snail
be appointed by the Governor a commissioner and
deputy, each Of whom shall be a physician and
surgeon of ten years standing. The Commissioner
is to get $500 and $Oo0 for travelling expenses,
the deputy 1850 and H,OC0 expenses. A secretary
to the Commissioner is scheduled for $1,000 with
the usual expense allowance. The term for the
commissioner and deputy is be six years
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
THOUGHT NINE. cALvE ARRESTED

lHy IeItgraph 70 The Tribune
Indianapolis Feb. i9Mme. Calvk who appa.r., !,
before an audience at the English Opera House 70
night took drive to the Country Club this NOR,
ing Her eoachman started TO drive across the oo,,
INKS ana was forced by the custodian TO return
she was detained longer than she expected an6
through some mistake over the teIenhora - "'.u
tenaants thought that she under arrest al tha
club for respassing. There was much exciternan.
among members Of the troupe. bur she appeared al
her rooms Just as rescue party was being or
ganzed. VI
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
OBITUARY.
THE REV. DR.. ANDREW LoNeAcRE.

The Rev. DR. Andrew Longacre. ex-assistant pas
tor OF the Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal
Church. died on Sunday at his home. No. lO2 East
ouh-st he was born in Philadelphia. His father
Was James Barton Longacre. DR.. Longaeres ear
Her work as pastor was in Philadelphia For ten
years he held pastoral relations with the Madison
Avenue church. retiring five years ago because OF
poor health, but holding the place of pastor emer-
tus In 1868 he married Miss Annie EaStwick OF
philadelphla A widow, one son and three daugh-
ters survive him. The funeral will be held In the
Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church and
the burial will be in Philadelphia
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
RIVAL FOR CHICAGO TELEPHONE CO
IBy Telegraph 70 The Tubune

lBy Telegraph The Tribune
Chicago. Feb. 1s--M. A. Paulsen president OF the
Wspsul Electric Company. made application to
Gay 10 Mayor Dunno for a franchise for telephone
company Offering better terms than those given
by the Chicago Telephone Company including a
- year rste for unlimited service Mr.. Pausen
nnefs ~ addition 10 give the city the privilege OF
buying his conpany's plant after twenty wears AZ
the value 10 be appraised then.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
FOR TWO ENGINEERS AND MoToRMEN
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.I

[By Telegraph to The Tribune1
Albany Feb. 19--Assambyman Bernstein intro
duced tonight a bill to compel railroads 10 pro-
vide two engineers mOtoTmen for each train.
The measure provides that all surface. elevated
underground trains of three or cars, shall
have two mOtormen or engineers, according 10 the
motive power. A penalty of s100 for each offence
recoverable suit by any passenger. is provided.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
STANDARD OIL IN s4,ooo,ooo DEAL.
IBy Telosreph to The Tribune. ]

IBy IeIoErtph 70 The TrIbuneI
Pittsburg, Feb. 19-An oil deal, said to iuyolys
81 100000. for lands in Oklahoma and Indian Ter
rtory has just been closed by a company of Pitts
burg men, among whom is T. n. Barnsdall E E.
Smathers, the horseman. is also interested in the
deal. and spent last Saturday IN Plttsburg con-
ferring with his oil partner a Mr. Shsffer and
others about II. The Standard OIL companv was
the purchaser The total acreage In tho tract
transferred is e0,Gco and IL already has AZ lest
hundred producing wells .The rest OF the tract
is covered with leases 1t is said TO be the rresast
tract Of undeveloped oil land in the country
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
COURT susrAlNs MRS. DRESSER.

Washington. Feb 1s-The decision of the Circuit
Court of Appeals for the % Circuit in the case of
Edward B. Whitney. trustee in bankruptcy of
Dresser G. Co, of New-York. against Emma B.
Dresser was to-day affirmed by the Supreme Court
of the United States in an opinion delivered by
Justice Holmes in favor OF Mrs Dresser. The case
involved a claim OF Mrs Dresser for a large
amount of money received securities supplied
to Mr. Dresser. a member Of the firm, before IL
went into bankruptcy.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
FOR STATE PRINTING DEPARTMENT.

IHy Telegraph to The Tribune
Albany Feb 1s.-Because OF the recent trouble
which the Armstrong Insurance Committee had
with the State Printer and similar trouble IN state
departments. Assembyman Donohue introduced a
bill tonight creating State Department OF Print
ing. The superintendent shall have a practical
knowledge of the printing craft. His salary shall
be 5000 year The bureau must be in Albany
and the Controller Attorney General and Secretary
OF state are made a commission to purchase
building for the printing shop
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
ALEXANDER DOUBLE IN DEERFleLD.
tBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune

GBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune
Deerield Mass. Feb. ls.-According TO the state
ment OF Mrs Aulhsli, proprietor OF the private
sanatorium here. 10 which James w Alexander
was sent last fall Mr.. Alexander is stjn in Dear-
field and has not been In Hew-York nor had an
Operation Mrs Mulhall says he has not left her
saIatoTlum az any time since coming there To-
fan. and that he is still confined To his roa, i1t I
though his condition is steadily Improving ~ a.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20

Havana, Feb. 19-Great surprise is expressed
by the Cuban health authorities at the an
nouncement that Mobile has declared a quar-
antine against Havana. Or. Carlos Finley. the
,hief Of the Health Department declared to-
DAY that Cuba would be as fully justified in
quarsntining against Louisiana and Alabama
as Mobile is in anarsntining against Cuba He
added that isolated cases Of yellow fever oc-
CURED at intervals of ten or twelve days both
In Cuba and Louisiana, but that neither Cuba
nor Louisiana had quarantined on account of
such circumstances. The last yellow fever case
reported In Havana came 10 light on February
D. and the patient subsequently recovered.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20

Mlddetown. N Y. Feb. 19-Mrs- Charlo'se = :
Cooper. Well known for religious and philanea'sms m
ical work among the poor died here to-day - -.
pneumonia. She was slxty-siN years Old: -
Cooper sister OF Professor Hunt, OF F''-
ton University.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
WILLIAM A. hOVEY.

Lby Telegraph to The Tribune
Boston Feb 1s-William A. Hovey sixty-fopr
years oid. former Editor of The Boston Tran
script" died here to-day lie berar ne,.sna~
WORK W 5o on The Boston Commercial Bulletin and
N 1917 became managing editor He succeaSaa N
n Haskell Editor OF The Boston TrarSsrfn, -:
and retired in lSsi found THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
NURSERY I'M NEED OF FUNDS.

Mrs j. Rogers Westerfeld said last night that
the Washington Heights Day Nursery Will have
10 close unless subscriptions received at once
The nursery. which established in 1902. cares
for babies Of women who work by the day. Mrs
William Northrup, OF No 66 st. Nicholas Place
viii receive subscriptions.
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
HENRY r. TURNER.

iBy Telegraph TO The Tribune
Boston. Feb. 19.-Henry r. Turner an Insurance
man. well known in New-Ensland, ex-president OF
the New-Engiand Insurance Exchange director IN
the f1rs1 National Bank of West Newton and
other enterprises, rs dead at the Corey Hll Hos
pital, lie was ntty-nine years old. A married
daughter lives In New-York ''''O"
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
GEORGE A. CASTOR.

Philadelphia. Feb, 1s,-George A. Castor. "a "a
gressman from the Sd District OF PennsyN'. ~ 49,
embracing several wards IN this city. d.sSI%
afternoon after long illness. Hs MAS NV
years old
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
MOBILE QUARANTINE AGAINST CUBA.

Mobile. Ala, Feb Is.-Dr. Rhet Goode local
health officer. announced to-day that a quaran-
line will be declared by Mobile against Havana
and all Cuban ports on March !. Mobile has
escaped yellow fever for several seasons and
does not wish TO take any chances
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20

Admiral Wilkes was the commander OF the United
States steamer San Jacinto. who took the Con-
federate commissioners. uessrs. Mason and Sl.de
from the British mail steamer Trent Two daugh-
ters OF the admiral live In washington
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR Piles

Itching Blind bleeding Protruding Piles you,
druggist viii refund money II PAZO OINTMESsr ,u
TO cure you In TO IL days 500 i@'l'
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
MARY WILKES.

Florence. Feb BINARY Wilkes. widow of Rear
Admiral Wilkes. U. S. N. Is dead. Mrs Wilkes
who was eighty-fve years old. attended by
her daughter during her last hours
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20

TO CURE COLD IN ONE nay
, axe LAAAIlNE BRoMo ouinine Tablets DRUGGISTS
EeIuhd money II II fails
nature Is each box 26c - w SiNON L . Sig
New-York tribune., 1906-02-20
MRS. CHARLOTTE :. COOPER

Gazette" He became Editor of The Electrical
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DEATH WAS UNEXPECTED.
Walter c. Smith, Civil War Veteran
Expires Suddenly

Walter c. Smith, seventy-six years of
age, residing at 1710 Wisconsin avenue.
while attempting to go from one room to
another in his home yesterday was
stricken with heart failure and expired
almost Immediately.
1t is stated that Mr.. Smith had been
suffering from consumption since last sum
mer and had been confined TO his room, for
about nine weeks While alone YESTERDAY
he started 10 go for drink of water and
while returning suddenly sank to the floor.
His daughter, Mrs. Mary f. Mertz heard
him fall and ran to his assistance but he
was dead when she reached him
Mr.. Smith was born in PENNSYLVANIA and
for many years was the controller OF Allen
town. He 10 this city about four
years ago ard had resided ut the home of
his daughter. Mrs. Mertz. He was a mem
Der of the f. B. Young Post G. A. r., hay-
ing served a private in the Signal Corps
of the 4Ith Pennsylvania Infantry during
the civil war In addition 10 Mrs Mertz
one son, Mr., Walter f. Smith, survives
him.
The funeral services have not been. ma de-
but il Is expected that the remains will be
inferred at Allentown. Pa.