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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
SURPRISE FOR SENATOR soHMER.
Reaches Little Church Around the Corner In
Time for Sons Wedding.

state Senator sohmer was comforting with the
Tammany delegation at Albany yesterday
morning when he got a message that almost
took him of his feet. He left the Capitol az
once and took the first train for the city
Hope none OF your constituents is IN trouble" "
one of his colleagues whispered as he was get
ting the train.
Yes. the best constituent have is leaving
me. hear he is about TO start out for him
SELF" the Senator replied.
AS soon as the train pulled into the Grant
Central Station last evening the Senator jomped
into a cab and was driven TO the Little Church
Around the Corner where he arrived In time
10 hear Miss Hannah A Becker, a Southern
girl, tell Dr. Houghton that she accepted the
Senator's as her husband
Yes. Il was bit of a surprise" the Senator
admitted last night. but everything is all right
My sons got good wife. OF course I'd Tile
to have been consulted. but young men now
adays are different. They will go on a trim to-
morrow. and later visit me at Albany ther
Edward will get down to business again"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
MAY VETO PHILLIPS BILL.
GoUernor Beieved to Oppose It
Woodruff at Albany.
rBy Teiegraph to TIE tribune. ]

Albany, March Ex-Governor Hughes oeeIi'eo
to-day 20 discuss the Phillips BILL prohibiting
the placing of a candidates name in more than
one column on tie Official ballot. which passed
the Assembly under the guise Of ballot reform
measure acceptable 70 the Governor But ne
made the significant remark that the sentence
I'm his message to the Legislature which referred
to a candidates name appearing only once on
ballot WAS intended TO be read with the con-
text" This context plainly declared for the
Massachusetts form of ballot
Little doubt exists among those close to the
Governor that If this bill passes the Senate II
win be vetoed when 1t reaches him. He has
told friends that the bill was not at all what
he had in mind for ballot reform. and in one
conversation he declared that many in the AS
sembly knew this when they were making ef-
forts to pass the bill.
What actually would be accomplished by ms.
bin would be the prevention OF fusion between
any independent body and a regular party or
group Of independents on the same set OF candl-
dates. In New York City it would. 1t is believed
by many practically make Tammany's hoid on
the city government secure.
State Chairman Woodruff said to-day that he
had looked over this bill. and thought 1t was
not one TO be advocated. 1t was considered
somewhat at a recent meeting OF the Kings
County Executive Committee, and all the BrooR-
lyn Republican Assemblymen voted for It.
Mr. Woodruff called on the Governor To-Day
but did not talk about this Dill. Nei'ner ne nor
the Governor cared TO discuss their converse
ton. The Republican state chairman went 20
Syracuse tonight without giving out his FORMAL
statement on the situation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
VAR IN de OLD MINT"
Mcclellan Men Start Back Fire
against Murphy.

The Mcclellan men in the 9Th (od 9tll) AS
sembly District last night started back fire against
Charles F. Murphy. Frank ]. Goodwin and Thomas
+. Smith. Of which Mr.. Goodwin is the Tammany
leader.
The tin Assembly District Democratic AssOcla-
ton met last night No $50 West sd street. with
Dr. w ]. Stewart presiding, and adopted resolu-
tions declaring that the administration OF Mayor
Mcclellan was entitled TO the support of all good
Democrats Personal grievances. real or faneied >
said the resolutions must not be permitted to rob
the party of the advantages that honestly accrue
from hard earned success at the polls
This means, in plain English. that in the judG-
ment OF the Mcclellan men. 1t is time for Murphy
70 get down and out OF the Tammany leadership.
The resolutions go on say that the association
viii support only such stand openly and sQuarey
on their platform and this is a hint 20 Frank j.
Goodwin who holds a deputy commissionership
under John H. OBrien. that it is time for him 20
get off the Murphy band wagon and find good
seat on the other conveyance.
Among those who signed the resolutions were
Charles S. BeardEley, Thomas Carroll -. l. spring
steed Edward J. OConnel Peter Ceder, Dr L.
Russell James F. Quirk. Edward A. McGowan
Frank NestoF, Edward GtlkersOn. William CleVe-
land Cox and John J. Walsh
DR.. Stewart and two others were appointed a
committee 20 confer with other Democratic organi-
cations in the district. with the object OF bringing
about harmony As secretary of Tammany Han
Thomas + Smith is closely affiliated with MI
Murphy. and AR Goodwin is closely affiliated with
lieved that Mr. Goodwin will sacrifice his position
rather than leave Smith and Murphy. The move
last night Is credited 10 Maurice Featherson ana
Water Commissioner O'Brien.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
CAHILL ON THE RACK.
PatrOlm0n Says There's Nothing
Wrong About "MOrtu0ry Fund"

Patrolman Cahln who It Is said. made the entry
in the books OF the Patrolmens Benevolent Asso-
citation concerning Patrolman George Willett to the
effect that although Willett had not paid the $50
assessment into the 'mortuary fund or the asso-
cation. he had been taken care or end well used
hv his superior officers. examined for over two
hours yesterday by Assistant District Attorney Ely
Cahiil said that he did not know why he made the
entry, and that It had significance. He never
knew OF patrolman being coerced about the as
sessment he said. adding that the fund was
proper fund and nothing could be found wrong
with II.
According to the police records Cahnl ap-
pointed to the police force in November. 1891 From
July, 1892. to April 6. 1895. he had than fifty
charges preferred against him. He was twice
charged with assault upon citizens. He fined
for one offence thirty days pay Many Of the
charges were for being off post and being late az
rolcan In April. 1905 Cabin became a delegate
to the PatrOlmen's Benevolent Association. and
there have been no charges brought against him
from that time according 10 police records
The District Attorneys ONCE yesterday received
reports that saloonkeepers had been contributors
20 the ''mortuaTy fund. and that one OF them paid
s25 An investigation OF the reports viii be made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
TELLS NEGROES CHANCE is IN SOUTH.
Dr., schiefelin Says Opportunity Is There
Prejudice Here, Says DR.. Gilbert.

'YOu cOlored people at the North ought TO tell
your brothers at the South that they have vastly
better opportunities for labor there than you
have here" said DR., William JAY Schieifelin
last night at a public meeting Of the Committee
for Improving the Industrial Condition OF Ne
grOes in New York. at the Union Baptist Church.
No. GOA West ESD street.
The committee has members Of both races.
The first Negro speaker last night was the Rev.
Dr. nj. w. Gilbert. He said that the prejudice
against the Negro was growing in the North.
and that the Negroes We're themselves to blame.
1T isn't a question OF prejudice. though he
said; 1t is question Of whether or not Negroes
are competent TO realize their own personal re-
sponsibiity for the welfare and reputation OF
their race. III we can only go before the people
as striving quietly 20 ut ourselves for work and
a Christian life. by the grace Of God WeIl solve
THIS problem ourselves in due time"
Ihe Kew. Samuel III. Bishop, w. L. Buckley
secretary OF the committee: the Rev. T. " Cor
den and Wilford III. Smith also spoke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
SIZES GREAT NORTHERN.
c. III. Venner Seeks to Haze Ore
Trust Agreement DISSOLVED.

g PAM March 2S-The legal department OF the
Great Northern Railway Company said tonight
go =. -. haen served with notice OF a suit
brougbt by c. H. Yenner, of New York. in which
- 80 20 have the trust agreement between the
C.raa+ N-ortbern and the Lake Superior Company.
TIn1ited the holding company Of the Hill iron ore
interests declared invalid and receiver appointed
- tote charge Of the assets of the Lake Superior
COMPANY and return them to the Great Northern
~ dis,ose OF them as directed by the courts So
far as could be ascertaned tonight. the papers in
che s,,t have not been filed in the District Court
Resides the two corporations the action is also
bronpbt against James ]. HILL Louis W. Hill, Rob
Art harrington James n. Hill, Walter J. Hill
and Edward r Nichols. trustees under the
agreement with the Lake Superior Company.
Vanner brings the suit stockholder of Great
Northern Railway Company and a holder OF
c,eat Northern ore certificates. In addition to ask
i for the return Of all property held by the Lake
s,Inarior Company to the Great Northern Railway
C,omnanv he asks that an accounting be given OF
oil ,ra,,ious transactions Of the holding company.
ne also asks for perpetual injunction restrain
tho tho railroad company and the other Defendants
&c officers thereof from hereafter owning
curing any property other securities of the
character of those alleged to be illegally held
bv the Lake Superior company. or engaging IN any
other business not specifically provided for IN its
charter lie also asks that the assets of the Lake
superior company be disposed OF for cash. and
expenses of the receiversnip and reasonable att0r-
news fees for the plaintiff in the suit be dlstrib-
uted among stockholders OF the Great Northern
Railway Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
PROPOSED AMENDMENT.
Senator Knapp's Would Allow Sale of Lands
Outside of Parks.

Albany, March Ex-senator Knapp introduced to-
day a proposed amendment TO che Constitution,
which would add the following to- Section Z:
The Legislature may authorize the sale of lands
outside of the limits of the Adirondack Park and
the Catskiil Park, as such parks estab-
lished by law. The proceeds of such sales shall
be set apart in separate fund and used only for
the purchase of lands in such parks. Violations
OF this section may be restrained at the suit of the
people or with the consent of the Supreme Court
on notice of the Attorney General at the suit of
any citizen of the state.
Assemblyman Whitley introduced bill TO amend
the insurance law to forbid the giving or
acceptance inducement to taking of insur-
ance ''any inducement whatever not specified in
the policy contract Of insurance; or give. sell
purchase. offer TO give, sell or purchase in
ducement to insurance, any stocks, bonds or other
securities OF any insurance company other cor
poration, any dividend or profit accruing there
on or anything Of value whatever not specified In
nnllcV."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
CANAL ROUTE CHANGE APPROVED.
Nay Mean Saving of s1,5OO,Oo0 to State
Legislative Authority Desired.

Albany, March 2S.-An important change in the
route Of the barge canal was approved to-day BY
the State Canal Board. The plan Will carry
the canal some eight or ten miles south Of the
village Of Savannah between Clyde and Lyons, and
will mean a saving to the state of H.5ooOoO, accord
ing TO the estimate of State Engineer Skene There
being some question TO the power OF the board
10 order the change It was decided 70 secure legis
lative authority for the route.
Complaint that the Hudson River BFaoge COM
pany is charging excessive tolls for passengers
carried the trains over the bridge at Albany
was referred TO the Attorney General
In a statement given out tonight state Engineer
Skene protests against the Senate Finance Com
mittee bill, which would substitute a new board OF
consulting engineers for the present barge cannl
advisory board. with greater powers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
GLYNN INVITES BOND SUBSCRIPTION
Bids for Small Amounts To Be As Acceptable
As for Large.

Albany. March 2S.-Controller Glynn gave out
statement tonight inviting popular subscription
for the fifty million dollar canal bond SALE which
is TO take place az the Controllers Office on April
The statement was Issued Mr. Glynn says be-
cause there seems TO exist mistaken impression
that only bids for large amounts would be enter
tanned. During the last few d~ys the Controllers
Office has been in receipt Of many inquiries asking
II bids ranging from to five thousand dollars
would receive consideration.
To this the Controller has replied that bids for
small amounts would be as acceptable as large
with the sole restriction that no bid be less than
$1,000 The Controller Is prevented by law from
receiving less than par for state bonds.
The bonds to be sold April pay per cent
interest for fifty years and are exempt from
taxation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
NEW FRONT IN HAvILAND CASE.
Released on One Count and Others PENDING,
Scranton Agent Arrested.
IBy telegraph to mo tribune

Scranton, Penn, March 2s.-James T. HavI-
land. of New York, charged with having fraudu-
lently obtained $4,000 from Scranton persons
was released on OF the counts against him
to-day. and it IS probable that the others will be
dismissed tomorrow S. A. kaufman. local
agent for Haviland and the chief prosecutor in
the case against him. has been arrested ON a
charge of conspiracy. brought by three OF his
clients.
Havtand was released on a writ of habeas cor
pus, contending that the local court had no
jurisdiction, as the crime. Il any, was COMMITTEES
in New York. Counsel then moved that Hayi
land be released on his own recognizance IN the
other eases. as they practically the same
ana this will be decided tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29

Our Easter dyes were of more
colors this year than usual.
Beside gray suits of every shade.
this Spring sees a sprinkling OF
browns, of olive, and Of fancy blue
serges which lend the stock unusual
snap and a special fitness for Easter
wear.
And because every Spring suit
shown was made for this Spring, the
cut is as smart as the cloth.
Spring suits, SIS to $40.
Silk hats, Spring scarfs, walking
sticks, patent leather shoes-al the
Easter accessories.
ROGERS, PEEF & COMPANY.
Three Broadway SsoEzs.
ass s4g lz8o
Warrcn ST. &sth a. SAID s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
ALLEGED KIDNAPPER CAUGHT.
Man Charged with Picking Child Up from
Sidewalk-Pursued to Battery BY Police.

The police Of the Church street station chased
a man who had picked up a three-year-od ssF.
in Greenwich street last night and caught him
in Battery Park. He gave hts name as James
Smith and said he was sailor He was locked
up. charged with kidnapping.
Shortly after o'clock last evening Jennie
Ropicld was playins on the sidewalk IN front
OF her mothers home According 20 the police
Smith came along. and picking up the child in
his arms, walked rapidly south A few minutes
later her mother ran into the police station and
told Sergeant O'Neill that her baby had been
stolen. There was a crowd with her
Detective Sergeant Cohen after getting oe-
scriptiOn Of the child started for Battery Parks
as he thought her captOr had gone that way
Cohen and another policeman took smith ana
the child to the police station on the way they
were met by an excited crowd in which was
the girls mother, who jumped at smith. tore her
little girl from his arms and kissed her ana
fairly jumped I'D and down with joy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
LOCAL OPTION BILL REPORTED.

tBy Telegraph to Tie Tribunel
Albany. March 2s.-The Local Option bill. amend
ed by the Assembly Excise Committee TO include
the question OF selling liquor in dining cafe cars
in dry districts reported to-day. Assem-
blyman Winters moved to disagree with the re-
port, but after long discussion IT decided TO
put action on his motion over 10 Monday night.
He said he believed the committee never intended
TO report his bill. except for recommttal.
DELAYS Of various kinds seem beset the meas
ure and il has less chance OF becoming law than
Il had last year. when u actually passed the As
sembly, die IN the Senate Committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
COBB VEToEs sTuRels LAW REPEAL.

Augusta. Me-. March 2S-Gevernor William T.
Cobb this afternoon vetoed the bill repeating the
Sturgs law for the strict enforcement of tho LIQUOR
Prohihitory law on the ground that to repeal tho
Sturgs law without substituting any similar or
equally effective measure would take from the
executive all power 70 enforce the prohibtOry law
Of ali laws.
The repeal BID was finally killed In the House
later when Y failed 20 receive the necessary two
thirds vote 20 carry Il over the Governors veto.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
M,cARREN CALLS BILL socIALIsTIc.
fBy Telegraph to The Trlbu

fFy Telegraph to The Tribune
Albany March Ex-senator McCarren ventured the
declaration to-day that the Public Utilities bill in
It's present form was soclalistic
THE Public Utilities bill t stands is rank
socialism" said he Eyes, and IL you can get any
thing stronger than rank. ranlSer ranksst, you can
apply that to It,"
Not even the lawyers who advocated yesterday
amendments which Senator Page declared would
render the bill useless accused the Governor OF
Socialism in his suggestions which the bill follows
The worst they Ventured was Unconstitutional, -
unjust and ''cOnfiscatOry.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
RETURNS ELECTION PROCEEDINGS.
Governor Takes This Action in Case of
Wells WhitIatch. Of Sd Battery.

Albany. March 2s.-Announcements Of the Adju-
tant Generals Office to-day include the statement
that Governor Hughes, as commandments Of
the states military forces. had returned to the
commanding officer National Guard Major Cen
eral Roe) for further information, proceedings Of
election OF Russell Wells Whitlatch for commission
as captain, Sd Battery"
AdJutant General Henry tonight declined 10 add
anything to this statement The Sd Battery head
quarters are in Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29

ing that they have forsaken the principles Wnleh
LED them 20 defeat II last year
Paradise Jimmy" Oliver. who with TIE rest OF
The Tammany men fought recount last year. ex-
u,ained his reasons for reversing his action TINS
year the organization against this oin, ana 50
was against It. This year me organisation a. lO'
r. and am for Il. That's all
Mr. Cuviliiers amendments were lost py a Vo eSs
20 81 Then the final vote was taken and the Ola
Daeeed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
MANY ATTEND, GOLDEN WEDDING

More than one hundred persons attended tn'
fftieth wedding anniversary Of Mr.. and MIS-. Ffea"
erick Clock. celebrated last night at their home,
No. $50 West 18th street Both were born % ser ~
the same year Mr.. Clock started in the eoOpelass
business. Three Of their four children are cet-.
the survivor being Mrs Charles II. katSch. Ml.
Clock Is a member Of the Odd Fellows and =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
SIGNED BY THE GOVERNOR.

Albany. March 2s.-Legislative bills becoming
laws by the signature OF Governor Hughes include
those Of:
Senator Hill providing for service OF notice OF
appeal on prison Wardens or others having GUS
tody Of persons convicted OF murder In the first
Mr. Prentice abolishing the State Board OF Ex-
aminefs Of HorseshoeFs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
ACTRESS SEEKS TO ENJolN ACTOR.

Justice NacIean. df the Supreme Court. reservee
decision yesterday on the application Or 49,
Emily Lytton. leading woman Of "BreWsteIs NJ ~
iOns' for a temporary Injunction restraints -
ward Hayes. leading man On The Wise guy ~.
pany from interfering with the pTo0ucuon - - -
direction OF Miss IsyttOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
FINED FOR OVERLOOKING CELL LEAK

Captain John Russell. of the West sta street no.
lice station. fined one days pay yesterday hv
Deputy Commissioner Hanson for allowing an amer
ture in the ceiling of the cell room OF the station
TO go uurepaiTed Two months ago prisoner got
out OF the station I'm the night. The doorman was
previously tried and fined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
LOSS OF s5ooOOo IN MANILA FIRE.

A cable dispatch received here from Manila re-
ports that Stevenson & Co.'S warehouse there con-
tanning 1900 bales of manila hemp. was burned
yesterday. The loss is estimated at sS,O00O00
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
THINKS ne SAW MARVIN GOV.

William Booth Of No. l2 Oakland avenue. Jersey
City. q conductor on the Delaware, LackaWanna .
Western Railroad. told the police last night that
he saw a child in n gypsy camp in West BoorSs9a
which looked like the missing Marvin boy. -
Jersey City police have told the police OF Wess
BOOnton and neighbOFing towns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29
ANrI.cocaINE BILL PASSED.

Albany March 2s-The Assembly unanimously
nassed the A. z. Smith bill prohibiting the sale OF
cocaine ana its preparations. except prescription
OF a physician, to be filled only once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29

Tn BIZ introduced here this year IS entirely
different from that introduced last year. II fs
different IN It's character. significance and scope
6agce that bin was defeated new situation ha.
Nf1een. The members who voted against Il last
pa safely vote for this without feel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-29

Assenblymsn Necue argued that there was no
real sentiment IN favor OF a recount ana for that
reason the bill should not be passed. Mr. Eagleton
also spoke briefly against the bill
Nfr. Moreiand closed the debate by reading a nor
tion OF the Governors message urging a recoun.
Ee said:
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1907-03-21
MODERN AFRICA.
The Partitionins of the Continent
Among the Powers.

Among the Powers.
By 1895 the partition of Africa
had become an established fact. Al
most every square mile,o its sur
face having been scrambled for
(there is no better word) by the
great powers of Europe, the most
remarkable circumstance of this Oh
gantic acquisition of territory was
the absence of international strife.
Africa emerged from the struggle
of the chancelleries of Europe to
find itself provided with new mas
tiers in many directions. France
had become the possessor of $780,
600 square miles of territory, / ,600,-
600 of which lay in the great Sa-
hara desert; Great Britain of $780,
600; Germany, a newcomer, of near
ly 100000; Italy, also a new ar
rival, of $4,000, including a doubt
fully assigned claim upon Abys-
sinia; Spain of 100000; the three
free states or republics-Mberian,
Belgian and Afrikander Dutch-of
1,150,000.
The oldest colonies, Turkey and
Portugal, claimed 100000 and
$4,000. A total in all Of 1870
900, leaving the poor little fraction
of 100000 unallotted, of which TO-
900 lay in the great lakes and most
of the remainder in the balance of
boundary commissions.
BY 1905 Britain, in annexing the
South African republics and estab-
fishing with Egypt joint control
of the Sudan, added 100000 to her
total, and with her practical control
of the destinies of Egypt itself is
today the virtual ruler over some
100000 square miles.
No partition of such a vast por-
ton of the worlds surface had ever
taken place in so short space of
time, nor any one of even approach
ing magnitude, without severe and
bloody human struggles. Britain
had undoubtedly secured the lions
share, or perhaps the only share
in which men of European descent
could live and prosper materially
and physically.
Africa possessed unique, though
perhaps untoward features for sue
cessful development. Lying main
ly, as it does, 30 degrees north and
south of the equator, it was essen
tally the tropical continent. It's
physical features resembled no 9TH
er continent.-Lieutenant Colonel
Sir Percy Girouard in Scribner's.