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New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
SETBACK FOR HOTEL GOTHAM BILL
Effort to Rush It Through Assembly Blocked
BY Mr. Robinson.

Albany. April % (Special)-Assemolynan Robin
son. of New York blocked hasty action to-day on
the bill permitting Hotel Gotham to sell liquor
Mr. Ralston its introducer had formed an alliance
with paradise Jimmy Oliver whereby the latter
turned out his Tammany forces in support Of the
bill Friends Of the bill had also made quiet can
vass Of the majority members and pledged many of
them to support the b!il. But Assemblyman Rob
inson in whose district the Hotel Gotham lies,
not told that the bin introduced nor was het
consulted on the subject Mr.. Robinson called the
attention of the house TO the manner in which the
bill had beer manipulated.
feel # my duty to inform the members of this
house OF the rather peculiar haste with which this
measure has been handled. II was introduced on
April = EAeVeh Gays laer We Hiu II on Iiie ai
endar for final passage. In that time the DiIl mas
been considered and reported by the Committee on
Excise. has been printed and advanced 10 third
reading and now we are asked 10 pass It to-day.
Why so much haste? Although the bill affects
hotel in my district. and therefore affects most
deeply the people whom represent, was not coa'
suited at all No notice was ever given
The hill was put on Fridays calendar for ad-
vancement. when il is well known that on that day
there is hardly majority Of the house pres
ent. No hearing or notice Of hearing was ever
given on the bill. This is a rank piece OF special
legislation. Why should egislate in the interest
of the owner OF the Hotel Gotham That hotel
was built after and with fun knowledge OF the
Raines law. This bill is exactly similar to one re
Gently defeated in this house TO enable the Univer
sIty Club OF Albany TO sell liquor within 30 feet
of a church. 1t IS against the interests or the
majority Of the members of my district. and am
opposed TO H.
Assemblyman McCue also opposed the BILL NOT.
he said because in favor of temperance especially,
but because It was special legislation"
The vote was 81 70 in favor Of the BILL lacking
IS Of the necessary number for passage.
The defeat OF the bill was a surprise 10 ITS adher-
eutS, who about TO congratulate themselves
on the clever way in which they had ''railroaded'
It through the Assembly
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
FOR CRIMINAL COURT INvEsTIGAT1cs
Bill introduced for Buffalo Which Fits 70
lice Magistrates Courts in This City.

Albany. April = tSpeciaIl-A bill providing TOT
investigation Of the lower criminal courts IN cues
of the FIRST class was presented to-day by ASSN
hIvnlan q. oriau Of Buffalo Designed ssPaciaiN
10 ft conditions in that city the bill. IN the opF
ION of many lawyers here fits New York city VILE
its magistrates police courts equally we'll
The measure authorizes the Governor to appoint
a commission 10 be known as the Commission On
Inferior Criminal Courts and 10 name its enalt
man This commission shall take up the ms''0Us
employed In criminal courts other than courts % =.
general sessions. Fun power is given hy tns ol.
20 the commission prosecute its inquiries IN -
and every direction In its Judgment ~,
necessary and proper. The commission AZ" -. -
oe,cta1s and EMPLOYEES shall have access TO 'Hs
records of any cities or departments fowls :,
subpoena and the administering of oatns So $50
are possessed by legislative committees are ~.
hv the bill The commission must rep0ItJS - Ths
IesIslat1lre OF 1908 by bill. il practcaos "a no
commissioners are to receive no salaries ou Ssn-
is appropriated for expenses and salaries u
sci and emDlOVeS.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
FOR COAST GUARD DUTY.
The 18th as Vel as the 18th Regiment
assigned by the GOUernor.

Albany. April O (SpeciaD.-Ciovernor Hughes to-
day accepted the invitation OF the Secretary OF
War 10 detail portion OF the state militia TO CO.
operate with the regulars in testing the plans OF
the chief OF artillery for coast defence. He desg-
ma ted the eth Regiment. Infantry; the 18th Regi-
ment. coast artillery; the Sth Battalion infantry
and two companies OF the 47th Infantry for this
duty In detailing the 7th Regiment for coast
guard service the Governor disTegarded the pro-
tests OF Major General Roe and tho feelings OF the
regiment itself. His action IS considered a direct
rebuks to General Roe and the Ith Regiment which
objected to doing coast guard duty with United
States regulars
When General Oliver issued his invitation to the
New York militia the Governor referred it TO Adju-
tant General Henry, who in turn referred IL 10
General Roe. ordering him TO detail such troops
as he had available for the service.
The 18th and the eth regiments were available
General Roe. however. protested to the War De
partment and refused 10 order the two regiments
out for the dutv- unless they could retain their
regmental integrity For such service this was
impracticable and under the circumstances i'm
possible.
The other available troops for the service we're tho
Sth Battalion OF infantry and two companies OF the
4'th Regiment. Tho eth Regiment itself protested
loudly against coast guard service with regulars
Its attitude Influenced the stand that General Roe
took.
Having been Informed Or the action Of General
Roe. General oliver wrote to the Governor appeal
ing to him 10 sec that the state militia did its duty
that the interests Of the militia OF nation made
II necessary that the New York militia accept an
invitation that in itself amounted To order
Speaking of the order. Adiutant General Henry
said this afternoon: The Governors order re-
moves any dissensiou that may have seemed to
have existed between the militia OF this state and
the Washington authorities. II entirely clarifies
that situation and puts US In accord with them.
Tho regiments ordered to do coast guard duty I'm
connection with tho regular troops assigned for
such duty viii carry out their orders. whether
those orders may be pleasing 10 them not
General Henry refused to comment the action [
OF General Roe I'm declining to order the 7th and /
18th out unless they could maintain their regi- I
mental formations. He also declined to comment I
ON the attitude of the 7th Regiment in regard }
service with regular troops.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
KELSEY AND UTILITIES
Progress of One Measure Dependent
on the Other.
~ rs!egraph 70 rhe rr!bune. ]


Albany. April 23--FinaI action by the Senate
Judiciary Committee on the Kelsey case is ex-
pected tomorrow. but if some of the friends Ct
Superintendent Kelsey prevent it the COM
mittee viii not take up the Governors recon-
Inendation for removal Senator Grady. counted
a steadfast Kelsey man. will not be at the meet
ing because of the death of his father. Senator
Hinman, of Binghamton, Is still i'll. and may not
be here, though he is expected 10 reach this city
tomorrow for the meeting. The chief hope of
the Kelsey men now appears TO be ir preventing
committee action for another week. No doubt
is felt about the sentiment of the committee.
There will be at least seven votes for removal.
and probably eight. How the Senate itself
stands is little more doubtful But some of
the Governors friends expect to see a good
majority vote to sustain him.
Mr.. Kelsey is represented by his friends as
having about decided 10 accept the inevitable.
He does not feel resigned to the situation. but
considers that under the circumstances he has
done well In getting all the testimony brought
out the hearings before the public. This he
thinks amply justifes him in the position he
took. Undoubtedly when the case gets to the
Senate special pleas Will be based his
of the fire insurance situation follow
ing the San Francisco disaster but some
the Governors supporters have primed them
selves with material to meet these
-hedHlIHIe niue can DC uoHe WIN tHe FupIlC
Utilities bill III the Senate until the Kelsey
case is settled. so if the vote in the Judiciary
Committee is postponed until next week, dis
position of the Governors chief measure will
be delayed by Just that time.
The Assembly Railroads Committee took up
Its work Of perfectng the measure again to-day.
1t has before II the more important sections OF
the b!Il. but while many changes will be made.
no alteration of the chief points-the court re-
view and tho removal proposition-is looked for
by tho Assembly. If nothing interferes As
semblyman Merritt hopes to have the bill ready
the latter part OF this week when it will be re-
nOTted AZ committee
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
SEEK NOTIFICATIONS.
Merchants Association Uses ScalpsJ
on the Utilities Bill

report on the Public Utilities bin. urging cer-
tain notifications in the measure as presented to
the Legislature. made yesterday to the board
Of directors OF tie Merchants Association OF New
York by its committee domestic commerce.
The committee expresses Its belief that some OF
the provisions Of the bill are needlessly and harm
fully restrictive. and IL adopted would tend 10
impede rather than promote efficient service by
making difficult or impossible legitimate and neces-
sary financial operations without which the capital
required for the best service could not be obtained
The change which the report lays special stress
upon Is that OF Section dealing with the tenure
Of office of the commissioners provided for I'm the
bill While recognizing that there weighty Oh
jectons 20 restricting the power of removal by tile
Governor By requiring the assent OF the Senate
the committee maintains that some check should
be made upon the arbitrary power OF removal given
the Governor. This could be done. ii believes by
requiring that removal shall only be made after
hearing upon charges"
This procedure would In effect require that the
charges should "a themselves lie sufficient 10 war
rant removal, and that they should be proved by
competent evidence" says the report Tho action
or the Governor IN such would be subject 20
review By The courts. In case OF appeal TO the
courts the removal would become finally effective
only IN case the decided that the evidence
warranted sucI. removal"
In regard to tho salaries Q, the public service
commissioners. tho committee believes that the
salaries proposed entirely small 10 secure
the services of men competent for the place. and
not less than 10000 and the secretary &i0n
The committee favurs holding corporations which
arc prohibited according % the present form or the
hll While holding corporations frequently
instruments OF great abuse IA the financial man
agenent or corporations" the report declares
nevertheless they less frequently useful
and necessary means for the proper conduct %
business We are Of tho opinion, therefore, thar
hoiding corporations should be permitted az the
discretion Of the commission. which should be re-
lied upon 10 prevent the abuses hitherto Incident
TO such corporations without interfering with their
legitimate and beneficial operation"
The othfr changes which the report suggests are
Ice 14Ha an
favor Of borrowing upon promissory notes and
that the section providing for the regulation of the
number and efficiency Of employees IL unnecessary
and In addition distinctly objectionable. for the
such nature as to make proper discipline Of EN-
plnyes difficult Also. review by the courts or
any order OF the commission is favored. An an
plicaton to the Appellate Division Of the Supreme
Court for such review would. it declared he
speedy, fair and effective
Those who compose the committee which sub-
mittcd the report Gustav II. Schwab chairman
Thomas H. Downing Guy Van AmrinEe. jefferson
s. Piper
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
ACTION BY STATE SENATE.
Fowler Bill Passed-Ferry Purchase Bill Has
Only Six Votes in Opposition.
IBy Telegraph 70 The Trlbune,I ]


Albany. April 2S.-WithOut wasting much time to-
day the Senate passed the Fowler bill. giving the
county clerks in the counties to which New York
City is going for its water supply the power to ap
point clerks and stenOgraphers to the commissions
condemning the land needed Without this legisla-
tion the commissions. as all other commissions do.
would appoint their employees The measure
is bid for small patronage for the county clerks.
The Prentice bill. authorizing the Commissioner
of Docks in New York City 70 acquire any ferry
property desired for future municipal ferries
passed by the Senate to-day with only six votes
against it. Much opposition to this measure has
been expressed in New York on the ground that il
would enable the companies operating the Brooklyn
ferries to sell them to the city at good prices.
though not to the advantage which the Cooper bill
OF last year would have provided
There heated debate over the COnklin bill
depTtvinS the Borough Presidents OF membership
in the New York city Board OF Aldermen. Senators
Harte. Fuller and McCarFen denounced IL as a
ripper designed TO give the Republicans and
Municipal Ownership men in combination control
of the Board of Aldermen. They declared that II
took away proper powers which the Borough PresI-
dents should exercise. Senator Page and Senator
SAKE defended the measure which was finally laid
over because senator Grady was absent account
OF tho death OF his fAthA~
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
ACCUSED OF BL4CKM4IL.
LGscyer Held, Charged scitk Threat
eRing Criminal Prosecution.

Thomas Hassett Ray twenty-four years old. Of
She law firm Of Phillips & Ray. with Offices at No
Ss Nassau street, arraigned before Magistrate
House in the Tombs court yesterday. charged with
blackmail. IL is alleged that Ray letter 10
Dr. Herman Besser, Of No So West 18TH street
ssying that a named Kutner had been as
saulted while trting 10 serve subpoena the
doctor. A settlement demanded and criminal
prosecution VAS threatened.
Ray was neld in $l.Gdo bail 10 await the action OF
ahe grand jury.
Magistrate House quoted the decision OF the Court
OF Appeals in the Lewis Jarvis" which makes
II crime 10 write letter OF The that Ray
Is accused of writing.
Judge didn't know ii a crime to write
letter OF that sorl." said Ray
Mr.. jerome believes il is about time that civil
lawyers be brough: appreciation Of the fact
that they cannot offend against The criminal law
by actions OF iEis Sort said Mr Keogu the Dep
uty Assistant District Attorney IN charge Of the
sase.
The arrest of Ray who lives at 10. 5S5 West ls2d
street grew out of Z suit now pending IN the Su-
9reme Court against DR.. Besser.
Dr. Besser said last night at his home:
When was appoiPted professor al tho New York
p II. Machetf & Son in East 2sd street. Who
= would be a geci advertisement Tor the Arms
Goods 10 haNs me them IN my lectures and
They were not satisfactory. however and were
sskea 70 call and get them. Three months ago they
drought civil suit 10 prica OF Qe tubes
court. i''s S1'I was thrown OUT OF
Dr.. Besser said ne heard from Phillips & Ray
end that a man VINO said his name was "Kutner
"a process server. went 10 his home during his alb
isenoe ana frightened his wife. When he came again
the doctor wss there. and ''kutner' thrown OUT
after that he received the letter from Raw which
decided him on the criminal action
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
VETOED IN CAUSTIC TERMS.
Governor Says Legislature Should Not Be
Troubled with Petty Patronage Matters.

Albany. April % (SpeciaD.-Governor Hughes We
toed petty patronage measure for the Kings
County Sheriff to-day In terms which caused even
the Legislature which iS beginning 20 get some
what accustomed TO caustic vetoes. to sit up In
amazement. 1T is absurd that the LEGISLATURE
should be called to deal with matters OF this
sort" declared the Governor.
The bill was Assembyman Feth's designed "a
help out Sheriff Flaherty OF Kings County. who
apparently had felt a shortage I'm offices The
Sheriff was here to-day to attend the funeral OF
the BILL which the Governor announced in this
fashion;
This bill creates the positions OF confidential
stenOgrapher and secretary 20 the under sheriff at
salaries Of 81 200 and $l5O0 respectively and raieeS
the salaries OF three cooks from $500 to $3.50 eacb
and of one lauudress from $3.50 $500 '
Ii is absurd that the Legislature should bc called
upon to deal with matters of this sort. The pro-
priety of creating such positions and making such
Increases should be determined by the local ar
thorities under appropriate amendment OF the
~
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
IN FAVOR OF DIsBARMENT.
Referee in Joseph Case Wants His Name
Stricken from Federal Roll.

= report mas been hieo in the United States Dis
hlct Court by Alfred Jaretzki. an attorney and
a1iefes appointed 10 consider the charges against
a A. Joseph IN connection with the bankruptcy
pfooeealngs OF the hFm OF Gilroy & Blunlleld and
recommending mat The name % Joseph be stricken
from ne roll % practising attorneys Of the Emitted
States courts for alleged mprofessionaI conduct.
Judge holt will take the matter up within 2 few
days. and either reject confirm the report II is
not generally believed that the recommendation OF
the referee. At least IN their present shape viii be
confirmed bv the court The charges against NJ
Joseph sre result. il is alleged. of too much zea
sn his clients behalf
This matter IS one OF gross injustice To me-.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24

there az O'clock. and in company with the
gRwy-er had talk with Douglass that LASTED
neariv a. hour. This seemed 70 indicate thai
ssisy were trying 10 get some information about
aae third person suspected The complaint was
then drawn uD and presented 10 Magistrate
Wash. who signed j. and issued the warrant
The warrant was given 90 Detective Quinn.
EaO. accompanied by Mr. Chesebrougn ana NJ :;
arrested biE,!. Representatives of the District
Attorneys office reached the Office laaer and TOOK
g0&sessson. They made careful search. out
~oIld not say what they found. A detective
WGs lefi in charge.
az headquarters Dennetts pedigree Tas taken
ana ne was locked up for The night. The pris-
aner said ne lived al south orange. " J.. and
was ihirty-thTee years old. Mr. Hennessy said
no statement would be forthcoming until this
morning. when hs client would be arraigned
before Magistrate Walsh in the West Side court.
40 attempt made 20 get bail last night.
The fact that Douglass, the assistant loan
clerk, who Is being held on short afldaVlt
Only. Vas Tus arrRigned for a eharing before
Magistrate Walsh at O'Clock yesterday after
A9oD SS nae been agreed, was another lnoicd-
fion Gaai the officials Of the trust company are
aJtar ;aird person. IL WAS announced simply
1hes Douglass had been reInanded again without
ban aid hearing postponed until this afternoon
At z o'clock.
When NJ Cloonan. for the trust company;
vas asked the reason. he replied: We are not
ready 20 so on Robertson Honey, counsel for
DouglaFs, asked the same question. said: We'll.
sou know, yesterday ! said that perhaps my
client was innocent Douglass was reported 10
have Sasd to Of the keepers: II innocent.
-AAttS ere OtIlef6 an Ane trust company linpil-
Gated. II they don't let me out of here pretty
soon or give me a chance 10 get bail l shall
make II disagreeable for some one"
- Is understood that the third person wanted
ss not connected with the trust company. After
ah1king 40 Douglass and Mr.. Honey. the lat
seF's lawyer Mr. Thorne said he had not made
promises Of immunity any one.
Mrs. Douglass, wife Of the prisoner, saw him /
q the prison corridor i'm the afternoon YOURS
Tot going 10 desert me. are you. Clara?' the |
3oung man exclaimed. he rushed toward her /
an tie corridor OF the prison. No. never WILL /
s!sa replied Douglass burst into tears. but |
was noOihei by his wife
Ms. Douglass. who has some money IN her /
0wn right said she would Try 80 make good |
some OF the losses Of the trust company if |
they die not amount to more than S5000o
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
GENESEE COUNTY POLITICS.
Governors Appointment of Treasurer Await
ed with Much Interest
LRy TeIesraph q The rrihuns ]

Albany. April Ex-Governor Hughes is expected
to make appointment this wee'z which, IN view
of the political situation In Genesee County and
President RooseveIt's recent removal oe Archie
Sanders is being awaited here with great interest
Genesee County. for years controlled by the Wads-
wOrths. has a vacant County TTeasuTership. Three
worth man; ", f. Gubb who has the support OF
Superintendent Stevens OF the Department OF Pub
lie Works. the strongest opponent of tho Wads-
wOTths. and G.. Fl. HoneCk. who Is the candidate
favored by Percy Hooker. Senator from that dis
tTict. Brown and Gubh both have announced their
intention 10 be candidates at the next election,
while HOneck would be satisfied with the unex-
Pired term and not try for reelection.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
OPPOSE GENERAL UTILITIES BILL.
Buffalo Police and Fire Boards Join Protest
Of Chamber of Commerce.
IBy telegraph to The Tribune

Buffalo, April 23.-FOllOwing out the sug-
gestions Of Henry ]. Pierce. president of the In
ternationaI Railway Company. either to block
the passage of the General Utilities bill or have
several of its clauses killed, the police and fire
boards of this city have Joined with the COM
mittee appointed yesterday by the Chamber OF
Commerce to exert their energies to that end.
The bill provides that firemen and policemen
shall not be carried on streetcars unless they pay
the regular fare. For twelve years men attached
70 these civic departments have been carried
free president simon Siebert of the FIRE
Board and Police Commissioner ZeIler viii caIJ
meeting of their respective boards. when Joint
action Will be taken.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
CITY's FINANCIAL PROBLEMS.
Controller Metz Sees Governor About Two
Measures to Aid in Solving Them.

Albany. April % (speeiaD.-Controller Metz
called on Governor Hughes to-day to urge execu-
tive consideration for two financial problems CON
fronting New York City Two bills to carry out the
Controllers ideas have been introduced by Senator
McCarren. one empowering the Sinking Fund Com
mission to fix the rate Of interest on all munciDsI
bonds and authorizing the commission to fx The
rate of interest rapid transit bonds. and the
other extend the time OF the city's water bonds
from twenty TO fifty years
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24

said ar. Joseph in discussing the charges. ro Ire
most ] can be really accused OF - Trying 70 po
tect my clients I'm the failure OF Giroy & Binhl- I'M
eld. personally profted only in the Zee pau rt M
satisfied Judge Holt when toia All TIE A0O'9
will never confirm the findings
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
SUPPLY BILL PASSED.

Albany April 2S.-The annual supply bill was
passed unanimously in the Assembly to-day Chair
man Moreland OF the Ways and Means Committee
stated that the bill shows reduction from 50 T4O-
Ooo TO S7oo.oO0 compared with the total OF last
year.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
DICKINSON FEARING POSTPONED.

Trenton. " J., April 23.-The hearing IN oU'g.- -.
Dlcxinson's libel suit against Mayor tasah ~ ,
sew CITY was postponed to-day Inc " " vsifnGss
teStiUOnv of Joel Cory. tmpoft s,,.
which was taken in camera was made pu'ii1-
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
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That is LAXATIVE BROMO Cuinine. Similarly named
remedies soLnetimes deceive The rst and original
Tablet Is a WHITE PACKAGE with black and red let
tsTias and bears the signature OF q. w. GROVE 25o.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
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New-York tribune., 1907-04-24
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