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New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
GENEsEE RIVER COMPANY CHARTER.
Amendments Held to Affect LetchwOrth Park
Although Mr.. Wadsworth Says They Do Not.

Albany Aprf 1s (SpeciaD-Various amendments
TO the act Incorporating the Genesee RIVER Coni-
pany. the power concern which came into geneIA
notice at the time Of the fight over acceptance by
the state OF Ietehworth Park were presented to-
day by Assemblyman Schoeneck. They are held by
lawyers. who familiar with the original charler
which was remarkable for the privileges given TO
the company, TO add few desirable lhnsS
which the drafters OF the original charter over
looked or which have been made necessary Dy
changes in conditions since the original charter was
granted. Senator Page introduced a bill early IN
the session repeal the act granting this charter
One amendment concerns Letchworth Park ltseif'
The bill specifies that nothing in the charter OF thS
company, which authorizes widespread condenlha-
ton amounting almost to the right OF eminent
domain shall be construed authorizing the cor
poration 20 maintain any dam which would back
up the water against the falls in LetchWor'h FaFA
or interfere. But the bill continues:
The right Of condemnation shall be taken zen 10 % ap
plv 10 an lands rights, easements ana inter
esfa in lands necessary for the purpose OF sad cor
9orstion IvinE adjacent 10 the said river in the
0rI baloyT he tops of the high banks along said
river between the Letchworth properly s4-cSI,el. %
now owned by the state and a point IN me IlVes s
two miles distant measuring along the centre or
the stream, upstream from inc Vo"e' o1--' 80
river at Mount Norris.
The Genesee River Company under it's original
charter had power TO increase its capital to total
not exceeding 100000 This bill strikes out the
S2OO 10000 limit and also permits the company TO
reduce its stock at any time. 1t makes seVera4
changes IN the techhicaA TEXTURES ot 't0 Po"0'
dam which may be built. Under the original char
ter the company had power TO construct power
dams on tributaries of the Genesee below the big
dam Portageville. The provision as TO 'trib-
utaries' is stricken out, but by the new Dill tho
company may maintain dams and sIuiceB anywhere
below the dam near Portageville and above the
dam now Mount Norris The effect of this would
be, IL IS declared by familiar with that ter
Titory, to back up the water through the lSetch-
worth Park gorge IN such fashion as TO detract
greatly from its beauty.
Speaker Wadsworth. who explained that the bill
had been introduced at his request because It az
fected his district. disagreed utterly with those
who deemed II bad measure. because II would per
nit encroachments LetchWorth Park. The
measure introduced TO curtan the justly critl-
cised powers OF the company granted by the orig
inal charter he said. 1T limits these powers In
many ways. and 1 DO not think it in any fashion
makes possible power company entrance in
Letchworth Park. One amendment in this bill
was drawn specifically 10 prevent this II It can be
shown that the bill does permit power company
encroachments / VIII amend il at once in any way
which will meet the point
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
PREIIIERS CITY,S GUESTS.
Luncheon at the GmZdhaH = SIR
U7Hfrd Laurier's Speech.

London April 16.--The freedom OF the city
was presented to the colonial premIers at the
Guidhall this afternoon. and subsequently they
were entertained at luncheon by the Lord
Mayor. Sir William Treloar. and the Corpora
tIon. Each OF the visitors received letters pat
ent a Freeman. inclosed in a gold box. The
premlers drove IN procession to the Guildhall.
General Botha. the Transvaal Premier. as "the
Benjamin OF the Brotherhood" driving with
Sir Wilfrid Laurer the Canadian Prime Min
ister and bringing up the rear. The decorations
of the streets through which the procession
passed were not pretentlous but the visitors re-
celved a hearty welcome from large crowds Of
people
The luncheon at the Gundhan was attended
by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Premier Sir
Henry Campbell-Bannerman and other Cabinet
Ministers, Field Marshal Lord Roberts. who
cracked Jokes with General Botha about their
experiences on the veldt; many peers and men,
bers OF the House OF Commons and military
and naval men IN uniforms sparkling with
decorations. The Boer flag captured by the City
Imperial Volunteers at Jacobsdal which usually
IS hung IN the dining room, was removed on this
occasion. not TO offend General Botha and
his party.
Replying to the Lord Mayors toast 10 the
premiers. Sir WifrId Laurier, who was seated in
predicted that the results OF the conference just
opened would demonstrate TO the world that the
British empire was a living entity, and that
its success was assured. The presence Of Gen
eral Botha and DR.. Jameson at the same con-
ference board. the speaker added. showed that
the meeting could not be a failure
General Botha is becoming the central figure
in the gathering of premiers. He was the re-
cipiont of a pretty compliment from r. r. Hal
dane. Secretary for War. at the dinner for the
premiers given tonight by the Eighty Club
Mr. Haldane in the course Of a speech. said;
AS the Secretary of State responsible for the
War Office l welcome new general among ue
and very great general. tOO-and believe
my general staff and l are going 10 have the
Measure on Saturday of comforting with him on
the mutual defence Of the empire.
A great burst Of cheering greeted this state
rnent. AT the Guildhall reception Lord Roberts
sought out General BOtha in the reception room
and sat next to him at luncheon.
While driving 20 the Guildhall to-day 1t was
noticed that General Botha saluted In passing.
the statue of Gladstone. 1t was Gladstone who
restored to the Beers their independence after
Matuba
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
NO PLACE FOR EX-CHIEF.
Nczo Chicago Police Head Won't
ReinState Him as CAPTAIN.

Chicago, April 16.-Chief of Police Collins, who
surrendered his position last night TO Inspector
ShiPPy, the new chief appointed by Mayor
Busse, claims that under the rules of the Civil
Service Commission he is entitled to the rank
of captain, which he held at the time of his
appointment chief Of police by Mayor Dunno.
lie called on the new chief to-day and asked
Tor his old position. Chief Shppy said
There is no position open for you as captain
want to say further that no political admins
Taton coulF make chief of police do
some of the things that you did while you were
chief"
I win see you again" said Collins he
turned and left the office
The question of Collins reappointment prom
lSes TO be embarrassing, and may be taken to
the courts Chief Shippy declares that it is no
business of his to reinstate Collins to his old
rank Of captain. but that it is the duty of the
Gown Service Commission to pass upon the ques-
uoh The commission declares that it is un-
auestionably the province of the Chief of Po-
nee to settle the question and that it is no affair
of theirs
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
NOVEL MARRIAGE BUREAU
Manager Married applicants s-NOz0
Held for Bigamy.

Philadelphia, April 16.-James Marshall. man
ager of a matrimonial agency in this city. was
held in $1,000 bail to-day. charged with bigamy
and desertion. Tenie Marshall who said she
was Marshalls daughter. held in 5000 bail,
charged with obtaining money under false pre-
tenCes.
Mrs. Marjorie Frie of this city. and Mrs.
Jennie Matthews, who refused to give her adj
dress. appeared against the prisoner Mrs Frlel
was married to Marshall in this city after he
had told her that he owned gold mines in Cali
fornia and Alaska. She refused to advance him
money and was soon deserted.
Mrs. Matthews testified that she married
TO Marshall. who had assumed the name OF
Williams. in New York. She said she met the
defendant in Buffalo and advanced him $14OO
TO operate his alleged mines
When Marshall was arrested nearly two hun
dred letters from women desiring to secure
husbands We're seized. The letters an
swers to advertisements inserted by Marshall
in newspapers throughout the United States.
Tenie Marshall is also thought TO be Mar
shalrs wife
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
RAILROAD RIGHTS IN THE BRONX.
Measure Which Grants Them to Spuyten
Duyvil and Port Morris Company.

Albany, April Is (SpeciaD.-A sweeping measure
presented to-day by Senator Owens. which has al
ready aroused much surprise and comment here
authorizes the Board OF Estimate and Apportion-
ment Of New York City 10 grant 10 the New York
Central and its lessor, the Spuyten Duyri and Port
Morris Railroad Company. perpetual rights 10 track
privileges In many important streets I'm The Bronx.
Senator Owens got the bill from the New York
Central people. but says the bureau of franchises
IN Corporation Counsel Ellisons Office approves
This measure authorizes the Board Of Estimate 10
grant perpetual rights to the sub-surface Spuyten
Duyyl road within the lines Of the right Of way OF
the Spuyten DuyVil e. Port Morris Railroad In
conjunction with this. the city Is TO grant to the
railroad all the rights and easements necessary
for track and station facilities for proper man
ageInent, maintenance and operation in East
iisih street befweeen Park avenue and Spencer
Flace Spencer Place, between East 149th street
and East l4sth street: East l44th street, between
Park avenue and line 100 feet east from Mott
avenue. Mott avenue, from l!ne $50 feet south
- line 20 feet north Of East l3sth street Cheeyer
Place from line fifty feet west Of Mott avenue
ana East l3sth street, between Park avenue and
Mott avenue.
The company by the terms Of The bill is 10 sub
streets II the Board Of Estimate adopts these
plans Dog majority vote the changes shall he
held 20 be authorized. and the company may 60
ahead with its work No time limit is set for the
al reasonable facilities in connection with the
changing Of water pipes and sewers. No section
Of any other act, including the New York CITY
Charter shall interfere with the provisions 81 this
one and the giving Of this power 10 the Board
Of Estimate.
Compensation for these rights shall be fixed
entirely by the Board Of Estimate. On this point
tho bin declares that the rights shall be granted
of compensation TO be paid 10 said city by said
railroad company"
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
PATROLMAN HURT IN SPEED TEST
Rides Into Inspectors Automobile at Speed
of Twenty-Five Miles an Hour.

Bicycle Patrolman Thomas ]. Mears OF the
Brownsville station. hurt seriously yester-
day moon in collision with Inspector Adam
Cross's automobile. Ocean Parkway. near
Beverley Road. Brooklyn. The patrolman was
trying 10 overtake the automobile, In the speed
tests held in Brooklyn.
Mears was travelling about twenty-five miles
hour. after the automobile in which In
spector Cross. in charge OF examination. was
riding Mears had almost caught up 10 the
machine when the chauffeur slowed down. Be-
fore Mears had q chance 10 turn ont he went
crashing into the rear Of the police automobile
He was hurled about ten feet onto his head. and
was picked up unconscious The police automo-
bile raced the injured patrolman to the Kings
County Hospital, where he attended by Dr.
Schloss and DR.. Howard. who found him suffer
ing from abrasions Of the face and legs, and
possible internal injuries.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
POWER FOR GOVERNOR.
MOreland Investigating Bin To Be
Pushed in assembly.
EBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune. J

Albany April 16.-The Moreland bill giving
the Governor almost unlimited power 90 investi-
gate state departments will be reported favor
ably by the Assembly Ways and Means Com
nittee tomorrow. Then in compliance with the
wishes of Governor Hughes it is understood,
this measure which represents in the present
situation here much beyond its actual face
value. win be rushed TO passage in the lower
house According to the present schedule II will
be sent TO the order OF third reading this week
and should pass without amendment early next
week. once through the Assembly, it will be
up TO" the Senate in earnest
Legislators in sympathy with Governor
Hughes's policies deem this bill a truer measure
Of the opposition TO the Governor than either
the Kelsey case or the Public Utilities bill. In
the Kelsey case sentiment is shifted to a large
extent by the personal friendship which many
Senator's bear for Mr.. Kelsey. With public
opinion IN its present state, few Senators will
aare vote against the Governors Public Utilities
bill. and only a few more dare to work earnestly
for any amendment which would cripple Il
badly.
Many persons here see in the haste with which
The Moreland bill is being handled a desire on
the part OF the Governor 10 have a real test Of
strength with the Senate His appeals TO the
people at Glens Falls and Utica have been frank
outpourings Of his views on the Utilities hin
and the duties and privileges Of the executive.
Because OF the peculiar nature Of the opposi-
ZION 10 Governor Hughes. up to date he has had
40 hohesl excuse Tor appealing for specific sup
port 10 meet a specific case.
This, at least. is one Of the views be,5 hare
in connection with the Moreland b,Il Trn,,s,,.I
opposition TO the Moreland BILL which gives the
Governor a power which most reonla bevo tt,;.I.
n,, y aue 10 mis- ONCE. would furnish such an ex-
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
CONFERENCE STIRRED.
Temperance Talk Brings Ans1Cer
from DR.. Buckley-AppOintments.
IBY Telegraph 10 The Tribune J

IBY Telegraph 20 The Trtbune.l
Bridgeport. Conn. April 16,-Ths temperance adj
dress OF the Rev. Dr. Charles A. Crane, OF Boston.
at the New York Conference East. Monday
night Occs ssioned comment among the ministers
because of its partisan character and the attacks
on the Rev. DR.. J. NJ. Buckley. editor of The
Christian Advocate" Early IN the morning session
yesterday DIR. Buckley referred to the address and
told the conference that attempts had been made
to make The Advocate partisan paper; that he
had been threatened by politicians Of the several
parties. But long as he had control OF THE
Christian Advocate" he said. it should be a
It was decided to hold the next conference in the
lyn- DR.. Charles r. Locke secured this selection
DR.. Bertrand NJ Triple invited the conference to
DR.. w. s. Matthew. presiding elder Of the San
cbnIehes IN That city. on motion Of Dr. George
4dams. the conferences ordered the observance Of
6n sss fay 6ss o
The report OF the statistical secretary showed an
Of l57i and decrease Of 500 In The Drobationers.
% Of FsSs in SSst OF Of pPSs n
SS52 THE total missionary collections So. .020.
an % $50 Gf ho 6a Of All con ON
iections was SlsS.6s9 an increase Of slS.112
with the reading of the appointments. In the list
which follows the names OF me ministers m 6 mat were
BoOkyp. North DlssTct1NG5A FTP STREET GnuFSR 81
Johns g n PTddy; TompkiRs . Ays1Ss S,1 W. G. CHM;
b1rst William Hughes; Hollis. Q. NJ T. Barenutzeni
TfiTS Church. Long Island City. L H HOugh; East
Norwich A. A LAthbury; Farminstale J. r D. Dun
E,rb@. TtIDra Park H F. Minnch; NoEthport. II. s..
St-tcilani- Vriiliams Avenue, W. W. Gilhes-
BTooa1Iya south Street Church, G.
w Osnan; First Place. Gordon Tnompso1i GoOdseM. J.
JVIIans. C3rayesend, r. - PutneyS Hanson Place,
" ~ HIIsr. Herbimer Street. r. s. POvey; Nostrana
AvanIe y O. Wilson; Prospect Avenue. W s. Jackson:
Ridley Memorial. GustaVs Lass; ST. Marks r 2. Nor
TON ssistent pastor; Paurs J. H Fairchid; Warren
Strsaf Henry Medd assistant PASTOR Asbury Rowland
HI: Springfield W. H. Barton; First Church, Auityy4le
n 3 Scer6orouah: BaypOrt J. w Mace BayshOTe. J. H,
Palmer: BslmOTe T. Schumacher Bellport c s. GissPs:
rIdgshaTpton A. W. Wilkins Essthampton. Jos Balrds
EAST MOriches T. c. Bowler East QrosGs p 2. White
side; Good Ground. Il " Ross: Isli2 J. T Landgoisi
s1pton r. II. Dubois WesthanptOn. Richard HegzEtyi
westhau1ptou Beach, W. w. Weller.
New York D3strfot-IUenty -ssvanfn street church J.
y SbacEIeton Grace Bronx. ]. H Palmer: Willis
rrs q s. Barton and c. T. Barnes.
south NorwaIE S. o. Curtice: New Rochelle W. W.
Duncan.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
CHANLER ON PUBLIC UTILITIES.
LEADS for a Non-Partisan Commission
Would Have Democratic Peace Conference

Albany April ls-Heutenant Governor ChanIer.
speaking tonight before the Albany Jefferson Club
on the subject OF the pending Public Utilities bill
said, in part:
The administration OF public utilities should ha
thIIelg apart from partisan polithcs. The mem-
bers or tho commission should either be elected
by TIE people in accordance with their indivf6uai
quaLncations. or should be appointed under condi-
uons which place them in a comparafiyeiv inda.
gehoeht position SO far as politics might prove a
The commission II Il IS 70 have the conadence oF
ue leop;e. should represent the people-not the
Eople OF one party, but OF at least two parties
repetition or the principle that has rendered poss-
and nation "a ~
Both parties are. a certain extent. actually IN
cerned. In my opinion, should the Republican
majority in Senate and Assembly fan TO provide
uat the people or the state be fairly represented
upon THIS commission, they win do 50 az their
hanging on q strap in the subway waiting 70 a
Republican commission TO AFFORD them relief
ne people who reside in Brooklyn nd work IN
Manhattan and risk their lives twi.o a daY IN
about party as they do about a continuance OF
their own actual existence. What they want Is
some guarantee that there viii be little partisan
politics as possible in the commission that will in
nuence, II not control their lives.
In concluding, the Lieutenant Governor said:
To-day the eyes of the civilized nations ara
turned toward the city OF New York where their
peace To-day the eyes OF Democracy are turned
with uneasy apprehension toward the same city
where. under the guise OF peaceful dinners the
leaders are declaring war upon the other.
Cannot at least recognize the advantage OF con-
ferring together
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
PRICE RAIDS ITALIANS.
Fourteen bad Men" and Small
arsenal Found IN The BrOnr.

More bad looking Italians and a choice Gollso-
ton Of knives and guns were gathered 41 last
night by Detective Sergeant "Sam" Price. of The
Bronx Detective Bureau Price sent his men out
Immediately after dark They went first to Frog
Hollow" a popular Black Hand nelghborhood.
between 149th and 15Oth streets. and got four
men carrying concealed weapons While the
prisoners were being taken 70 the police station
one Italian started to help his friends out. Hs
Outted his head against q ntShtSHckS and quickly
was put to sleep. He went to the station house
too, charged with disorderly conduct
Immediately afterwaTd the plain clothes men
went to No. 23I1 Arthur avenue q saloon run
by an Italian named MasciO. There six more
Italians were found with weapons enough 70
stock q paWnshOp window. Here. too. the off,
GERS had some difficulty In starting their prison
erS to the station house The Italians who had
learned OF the roundup by the police. rushed
around TO MasciOs. and tried to set their friends
away from the police. There was mix-up for
a few minutes. but after the pOlicemen's bfllles
were used bit they were gathered in also.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
sECRErARY's WELCOME AT CAGUAs
No Reference to Citizenship in Speeches
Miss Ide Names Bridge.

Caguas P r.. April 16.-secretary Taft and
his party stopped here this morning ON their
wav from San Juan to Ponce. The city was
decorated with American and Spanish flags
and a large crowd from the surrounding cOun-
try gave the Secretary cordial greeting. The
sIcalde In his address Of welcome did not refer
20 the citizenship question Mr.. Taft in his
reply congratulated the people on the prosper
ous condition Of the country and praised Gov
eTnor Winthrop's administration. Caguas ls the
most important inland city, and its inhabitants
have been most persistent in their demand for
American citizenship. A steel bridge at the en-
trance of the city. which has Just been COM
pleted was named Winthrop Bridge by Miss
Marjorie Ide of Mr.. Taft's party, who broke a
hottie of champagne on the structure.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
RUSSIAN COUNTESS A SUICIDE.
Wife of Count de Jotemps Shoots Herself
in Paris-Financial Difficulties.

revolver In this city to-day. The countess was
a Russian. twenty-seven years old. and a woman
OF considerable beauty. She was married two
years ago. against the wishes Of her parents. %
Count de Jotemps- The couple were continually
in financial straits. Last summer the count
was arrested on a charge Of pawning Jewels
which had been sent him on approval by a Paris
dealer, and was held in custody for two months
Upon bis release the countess went to RussIa
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
HAD COFFIN FILLED WITH CEMENT
Dead Body of Niagara Falls Man Treated
70 Unusual Process

Niagara Falls, " y April 16.-Following the
funeral OF Theodore O. Hullett to-day the body was
treated 20 a most unusual process.
In his win Mr. Hullett made provision for the
'cementaton' Of his body. The coffin was con-
siructed oy the dead man years ago
Three inches Of cement was first placed IN the
coffin and allowed 10 harden. The body which had
been embalned. laid upon this foundation and
the cof3n was - filed up with cement until The
body threa inches below the surface.
heavy dray Hill be used 20 carry the body 10
the cemeteFy ordinary hearse could not
flsFr 3
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
KELSEY CASE TO COME UP TODAY.
Committee May Avoid Issue and Leave Re
sponsibility with Senate.
Inr rslegraph . The Tribana. J

Albany. April l6.-Superintendent helseys
case is scheduled 10 come up tomorrow at the
meeting Of the Senate JUDICIARY CornInittee
rT-,o,,,7s NJ Governor Hughes are not predicting
=, ,. b,,f they are confident that no matter
.Iot the Judiciary Committee does the Senate
lii s,,siain the Governor and depose Kelsey.
Ir.tfn,ates Of the Hughes strength in the COM
- oIve five or six votes out Of the thir-
4aas With senator Hinman, of Binghamton, who
a. ar home III now, accepted as doubtful. Many
o-so,s - here recalling his attitude at the hel-
-, bsa rings consider him certain to vote for
~ Governor Nobody win be surprised If the
committee makes no decision at its meeting to-
nonsibility for determination Of Mr.. Kelseys
eese 20 the Senate itself. where it must rest
Hnaliy.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
LRy TsIeEraph to The Tribune. ]

New Orleans, April 1s-Colonel Pearl Wight has
been of the Republican leaders I'm New Orleans
for several years and Mr.. Roosevelt and other
Presidents have depended upon him for advice in
administration matters IN louisiana He IS promi-
nent IN banking circles and his family occupies
high place I'm society. Being % wealth, he
has rot heretofore held important Office He Is
at the head OF the ship chandlery business OF
Woodward, Wight & Co. OF which Postmaster
Woodward was long member.
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
WISCONSIN CENTRAL GUILTY.
Railroad and Two Officials Convicted of Re
batting in Minneapolis Prosecution.

Minneapolis. April 16.-The Wisconsin Central
Railroad and two Of it's officials in the freight de-
partment found guilty tonight OF giving re-
bates. The jury reported shortly before midnight
after celebrating since late I'm the afternoon. The
defendants named in the Indictment include the
railroad company, Burton Johnson. the general
freight agent, and c. r. Huey, the assistant gen
against each
New-York tribune., 1907-04-17
REpoRTEp INsuLT 20 AMERIcAM FLAe

2 Puerto Cortez. April - Cvia Mobile. April 49,
The Marietta is expected here to-day from
Tela or Ceiba. where Commander Fullam went
yesterday to confer with the commander of the
Paducah Captain F'uIlam showed some anxiety
at the time OF sailing 20 meet Colonel Isaula,
who In command at TruJillo as a revolu-
uonaTy representative, and marched 10 Ceiba
After the Marietta's departure IL was reported
that Isaula had torn down an American flag
from the house of an American.