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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
CANAL CONTRACT PLANS APPROVED.
Proposals To Be Sought the First Under the
Present State Administration.

Albany. May 2s-Plans for contracts for work on
the barge canal, involving expenditure by the
state of about s7,75O. 600 were approved by the
Canal Board to-day.
The Superintendent OF Public Works Will adver-
se for proposals under these contracts in the next
ten days, and the contracts when let will be the
first TO have been awarded under the present state
administration.
The contracts approved were No r. covering ex-
cavatCn for the new canal from Oneida Lake west
ward, forty-two miles; No IA, providing for the
construction of locks and dams In the Mohawk
River, between Amsterdam and Little Falls; No as
providing for the excavation OF the Oswego Canal
Fulton.
The difference between State Engineer Skene and
Superintendent Stevens Of the Department of Public
Works as to the legality of modification Of the
terms OF the contract Contract No. 6 west OF
Rochester. regarding payment for extra work was
referred to the Attorney General for opinion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
PRISON COMMISSION REoRGANIzED.
Governor Signs Bill for Seven Members In
stead Of Three, with More Power

Albany May Ex-Governor Hughes tonight ap-
proved the bill Of Assemblyman Robinson reorgan-
izing the State Commission of Prisons by subst-
tuting commission Of seven members instead OF
the present commission Of three and Increasing the
powers OF the commission. The commission IS TO
be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by
the Senate It is provided that no commissioner
shall qualify or enter upon the duties OF his office
or remain therein while he Is superintendent Of
state prisons or the superintendent. manager,
den or other administrative officer of more
Of the institutions subject TO the visitation and In
spection of such commission"
The commissioners are to receive $40 a day for
attending meetings. but the salary must not exceed
$500 In any one year. They are also allowed actual
travelling expenses. 4 secretary is provided for
a salary of 5000 81 year
Other bills approved were those Of
Mr.. Wainwright. providing for three members Of
the State Board Of Charities to be appointed from
New York City in addition TO a member from each
of the nine judicial districts OF the Formerly
the membership was made up of commissioner
from each of the eight judicial districts. one from
Kings County and three from New York County
Mr.. baldwin. providing for state aid to towns
under the money system which have failed TO levy
assessment Of poll taxes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
BANKS U14NT NOTES PAID.
Estate of Brooklyn Contractor Re
pudiated Endorsed Paper.

District Attorney Clarke OF Kings County
said yesterday that officials OF certain banks in
Brooklyn had appealed 10 him regarding notes
amounting to $lOOOoo left by the late John
Morrissey. a contractor. which were protested
when presented TO his estate for payment Mr.
Clarke refused 10 discuss the matter beyond
saying that the grand jury would begin in
vestigation within day or two.
Although the case had been kept secret. il was
learned yesterday that the Williamsburg Trust
Company and the Mechanics Bank were inter
ested 10 the extent of many thousands OF dollars
Officials OF these companies would not discuss
the report.
Mr.. Morrissev lived at Kings Highway and
TWenty-seCOnd avenue. He was largely inter-
ested in real estate operations in the Dyker sec
ton. and bore a reputation for honesty III BUSH
ness. He Endorsed notes made by James Dunn
and John Dunn" When the makers OF thu
notes could not be found the banks presented
them 10 the estate OF the iUiorSer. bUC they were
repudiated. AZ first there talk OF forgery
but this was afterwdrd denied. \ friend Of the
MOrrissey family said yesterday thar a settle
ment had been made with the banks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
DECIDES Law IS VOID.
Justice Holds Corrupt Practices act
Unconstitutional.

Pattsburg. y. Y. May 2S.-At the adjourned
hearing here to-day in the matter of f. j. Lance
against the Republican County Committee of
Clinton County, Justice Spencer. of the Supreme
Court. after hearing arguments. dismissed the
petition on the ground that the so-called corrupt
practices law is unconstitutional in that it does
not provide proper and sufficient notice To the
person charged, and also on the ground that the
petition i'm this particular case was not filed
within the thirty days provided by the law. The
action brought under the provision OF the
corrupt practices act, which requires the fling of
aftidavtts of expenses by political candidates and
organizations when their expenditures are in eX-
cess OF 500.
This case Is regarded by the officers OF the As
ISOLATION for the Prevention of Corrupt Practices
at Elections the most important of the five
cases brought after last falls election under this
law. William Church Osborn. treasurer and gem
eral counsel of the association. who appeared
for the association here to-day one of the at
torneys. said tonight that the case VIII be car
ried at once TO the Court of Appeals. and as,
under the law, il has precedence over many
cases, II is hoped TO get a decision from the
Court OF Appeals all disputed points early
autumn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
INSURANCE Law CHANGES
Joint Legislative Committee Nay
Report amendments To-day.

Albany, May 2S-The joint Legislative insur-
committee which for several weeks has
been considering proposed amendments to the
insurance legislation of last year practically
finished Its work late tonight and bills en-
bodying the changes in the law will probably be
introduced in both houses tomorrow
one OF the important changes will provide
that all proxies shall be accompanied by Off
Cial ballot. Another change will extend the time
for sending In the official ballot from sixty 70
ninety days so as 10 give ample time 10 send
and return ballots from foreign pOliCyholders.
Various other changes have been made.
one of the chief difficulties which the commit
tee has met is that of framing adequate phrase
ology for the restrictions upon the activity Of
officials and salaried agents Of the companies
in "electloneering." The text OF the various pro-
visions could not be obtained tonight.
During the afternoon the committee conferred
with Governor Hughes Among the insurance
officials taking part in the conferences to-day
We're James Mckecn, general counsel of the
Mutual Life; Secretary John c. Mccall. of the
New York Life; Robert Lynn Cox counsel to
the Association of Insurance Presidents and
George r. Scrugham. secretary OF the interna-
tional policyhOders' committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
TICKET SAFEGUARDS.
Senate Passes Wells Bill to PrcUent
Unauthorized Sales.
ny Telegraph 20 Tho Tribune. ]

Albany May 2s.-The Wells bill, amending the
penal code in relation 10 the sale OF transporta-
ton tickets. was passed by the Senate to-day.
This bill provides that the sale of steamship or
other transportation tickets by any one other
than agents designated by the company shall be
a felony. 1t is intended to correct the wholesale
swindling Of immigrants by the ticket brokera
whose rascality was recently thoroughly exposed
by The Tribune.
Senator McManus the only Senator to
oppose the bill He declared that the bill was
a good one and he would vote for II. although he
thought II could be amended to good purpose.
The necessity for such measure as the Wells
bill has been recently emphasized by discoveries
OF the sales of fake" and counterfeit steerage
tickets. The bill has the Endorsement OF many
OF the civic organizations In New York City
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES.
Senate Passes Bill to Limit Them
after Sharp Debate.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]


Albany May 2S.--The Senate passed the Phil
lips bill. limiting the campaign expenses of can
didates, day by vote of 81 to T. after q short
but sharp debate. Senator McCarren cham
pioned the bill, while Senators Grady and SAKE
led the opposition Senator Grady said that it
would be impossible to elect a Senator in New
York City for $4,000, the maximum permitted
under the provisions of the bill. He thought if
the bill were passed ii would lead to evasion OF
the law. He offered amendment raising the
maximum amount for Senators TO $4,000. and for
Assembymen to s1.5OO. This was lost by a de-
cisve vote.
Senator SAKE echoed the views of the minority
leader and said that although the bill might be
feasible for upstate Senators it was impraCti-
cable for New Workers. why, suppose a can
didate writes only one letter to each voter in his
district that item alone would use up most of
the $4,000" he declared.
VIII the Senator explain inquired Senator
Human. what the situation will be If this bill
is passed. he says no Senators could be
elected?"
I'm his frank mood" said Senator McManus.
II would like him to tell me why he comes to
the Senate, anyhow, which pays him only $4,000
for two years service if II costs him 81 900 to be
elected"
oh I hope that some time the people will
recognize my services for them" laughed SAKE.
Are you expecting to be elected Governor
asked MCManus.
We'll. If the people demand It I am always
willing to serve them" the retort.
Senator McCarren said he thought both parties
ought TO get together and agree not to spend
any money at all for campaign expenses.
1T is absolutely wrong and absurd TO spend
thousands OF dollars to get elected. and it
should be stopped" he said. How would you
elect Senator II no money is to he spent" he
asked.
by nominating men OF such character and
integrity that the people in the districts would
support them and want them 20 De heir repre-
sentatIves," said McCarren. II don't think this
bill far enough. but II Is step I'm the right
direction"
How can the Senator make these statements
without smiling?" intcrjeCted McManuS.
Il make them without smiling because I am
telling the truth" replied McCarren. L only
smile when l am trying Ia prevarIc1te."
Senator Human spoke strongly for the bill,
did Senator Tully who had charge IF 7.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
A MERRITT BILL DEFEATED.
One of the Series in Retaliation for Water
Storage Opposition.
lBy Telegraph to The Tribune ,

Albany. May S-One OF a series of Merritt ire
taliation bills went down to defeat in the Assem-
bly, to-day by a vote OF 80 to 81 These bills were
introduced by Assembyman Merritt with the
sVoRVed purpose OF getting back at the men who
led the opposition to his storage amendment
The bill defeated to-day virtually repealed the
trespass law, giving the public right OF va,,
through private property In explaining the biil
MT Merritt said: This bill simply allows the peo-
PIE IN my district to throw a gun over tbAr
shoulders or a hshing rod and wander aro,pd
where lhey Eave been accustomed to- There Is No
naden motive II Is not drawn 10 benefit any rail.
road or corporation" '' 4"''-
DO you think II is constitutional" he was asked
oh reckon the constitution can sfsnd - !;
the reply ~ S'"Aiu H.
IL mas oeen pointed out that this bill would have
permitted water power interests to make s1r,-e,,S
and maps OF any part of the Adirondacks desnife
lac opposition or the property owners and thar rhe
measure would in effect throw private property
open 20 special interests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
SKULL BROKEN, WALKED TO STATION.

Caught in the act Of ransackius the rooms OF
Richard Johnson. Of No. 400 East sd street last
night, two men attacked Johnson and beat him so
badly that he taken 10 Bellevue Hospital with
a fractured skull cOntusjOns about the face and 4
lacerated eve. The surgeons said that his condition
serious.
About fifteen minutes after the attack Johnson
who Is PENNSYLVANIA Railroad waite hnau. recOv-
cred suHicienty 10 walk in dazed condition % The
East S5th street station. There ne told the story
OF the assault. and as he finished he fell 20 the
floor unconscious
me police were unable to get any trace 81 the
men last night Whether not thv Spt away
with anything more than JohuSou's watch and So
IN money the police have been unable 90 learn, be-
fat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
ELLISON AGAINST CENTRAL BILL
Denies Favoring Measure to Give Railroad
Rights in Bronx Streets.

Corporation Counsel Ellison denied yesterday that
he had favored the New York Central Railroad
side Of the bin giving the railroad rights to certain
streets in The Bronx. It passed over the
Mayors veto Monday night.
80 far am from approving the purposes of the
BILL, said Mr. Ellison, that intend. II II shall
pass the other branch of the Legislature, TO make
a personal appeal the Governor for its veto
Mayor Mcclellan has never favored this bill and
agree with him that If passed ii would establish
city.
Ira a. Place. vice president of the New York
Central. asked my approval OF the bill. which
refused to give. | then wrote: 1T special legis-
lation 1t is against the spirit and letter of the
provisions of the greater New York charter reg
ulating the granting of franchises
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
MEASURE FOR A NIGHT COURT
1t Passes Assembly Unanimously-To Put
Professional Bondsmen Out of Business
GBy Telegraph to The Tribune

Albany, May 2S,-Without a dissenting vote the
Assembly to-day passed the Agnew BILL providing
for n night court in New York City. This measure
Is primarily aimed the lucrative business OF nro
fessional bondsmea. These men hang around the
police courts and make n business OF going on
bonds for unfortunate prisoners who are brought
In In course or the night. For this service thew
charge their victims 50 or more The profits from
ths trade are said to be enormous and come mainly
from women OF dissoute character, who willingly
pay 50 TO the bond shark TO keep from beini,
locked up for the remainder of the night Hinder
the provisions OF this bill can be tried
inlIne diately and the bondsmen win find them
selves unemployed, IL Is thought
a PHI with somewhat similar purpose was passed
by the Senate to-day. 1t was introduced bv Sena-
tor McMauus. and provides thar the hoard ~
magistrates OF the city of New York shall apnojnt
a night bond clerk 80 - S'FtO'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
TO PROMOTE SALE OF CANAL BONDS.
Assembly Adopts Measure to Rebate State
Taxes to Banks Holding Them.
tRy Telegraph TO The Tribune. I

Albany May %-The Assembly to-day after a
vigorous argument. passed the Tiu bill permitting
rebates OF state taxes to savings banks trust com
panies and insurance companies holding canal
bonds. by vote OF 90 10 10. This measure pro-
vides that institutions OF these classes shall receye
a rebate on their state taxes equal per cent OF
the amount of canal bonds held hv them n IS
equivalent TO making the per cent canal bonds
per cents to those institutions. Under the con-
sutution they must be sold less than mar
and are to bear interest not 10 exceed per cent
There has been sale for tho bonds owing 10
the higher rates of interest money now, demands
and 1t was thought that this law would make the
bonds tempting Investment to savings hanks
trust companies. etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
FIVE YEAR CONTRACT FOR MISS JANIS

Charles b. Dillingham; announced last night that
he had signed five year contract with Miss E,1ste
Janis. who will appear under his management next
year in a new musical production now being writ
ten for her. He would not disclose the autbor,s
name or the title Of the play Mr. Dillingham; said
the nrst act would De scene in boarding horsa
in Riverside Drive. The second will be a scene
al Newport, representing a barn dance. in which
several actors will take part. Miss Janis as
nfsroine VIII suddenly appear and NIL ali their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
BROKERS' BROTHER WOULD DIE.
Relative of w H. Kilborne, of This City,
Tries Suicide in Cleveland
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Cleveland, May 2S-Ill health and grief over
the death of his father said to be the
causes which prompted w. II. Kiborne, of
Rockport. N V, brother of A. II. Kilborne a.
broker of No 40 Wall street who lives in
Orange. n. J.. TO attempt suicide in the office
OF DR.. E o. Bonsteel. in this city to-day. He
was taken 10 hospital where il was announced
tonight that he will probably die.
Or. Bonsteel had been treating KiIborne for
Two years for a nervous affiiction. the patient
living at his home for the last year Returning
from luncheon to-day he found Kilborne on tha
door cWlt1 tube from gas jet In his mouth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
BOARD OF CHARITIES NOMINATIONS

Albany May Ex-Governor Hughes sent to tho
Senate to-day the nominations of the following az
members Of the State Board of Charities Ledvard
= hale OF Canton. county judge OF 81. Lawrence
County to succeed the late William r. Remington,
Den9ls SlcSarthy Of Syracuse. whose term had ex
piitd, inonlas NJ Muhy. OF New York 10 succaed
M MIC J. seaman, resigned. and Joseph C Bald
YIN u, OF Bedford, Westchester County m rap
resent the new 9Th judicial District Al a neetipg
OF me FINANCE Committee this afternoon the nomi9
nations were approved ~ A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
LIGHTNING SINKS A SCHOONER
Tears Clothing from Seaman as He Hurls
Box of Dynamite Overheard.

Pensacola Fla. May 8.-The schooner William
Smith. bound from Key West to Pensacola VIC
sunk at the navy yard yesterday during an cleo
trical storm The vessel was struck by lightning
which followed one Of the masts to the deck tore
the clothing from OF the crew as he was burI-
ing a box OF dynamite overheard. and Dossinp
down an open hatch. splintered the bottom of the
lifeboats F'''e III
The Smith loaded with wrecking apparatus
including the box of dynamite
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
TO SUGGEST CHARTER AMENDMENTS.
Page Bill Gets Through Assembly by the
Single Vote of Speaker Wadsworth
TBy telegraph 70 The Tribune. ]

Albany. May 28.-With barely the requisite num-
Der of votes. the Assembly to-day passed the Page
bin authorizing the appointment of a commission
to inquire into the local government of the city Of
New York and suggest amendments TO the charter
Of the city. Speaker Wadsworth's vote passed the
bill 1t is the first time this session that the Speak
er has had 10 cast the deciding vote.
Assemblyman Robinson. who handled tho bill,
did the most vigorous eectioneering for votes dur
ing the rollcan that has been in the Assembly
Tor several years. As in two other instances, he
succeeded In getting the bill through. although
many of the Democrats openly denounced this
method of passing bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
SPEAKER CANNON VISITS BIRTHPLACE
Will Make Commencement Address at Gull
ford College, North Carolina, To-day.

Greensboro, y g. May 2S-Sueaker Joseph @.
Cannon arrived here to-day from Washington He
met ar the station by reception committees
from the city and from CiuIlforI College
In company with friends and relatives to-day he
visited the place Of his birth. miles from this
city, and also the Ciuilford battle-ground. This
evening he was utSt an the alumni dinner AZ
Gu1lford College, and tomorrow he viii make the
commencement address at the college. lie viii bs
a guest dinner and reception his honor
this city tomorrow evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
SNUG HARsoR CHAPEL OPENED.

The memorial chapel or Sailors Snug Harbor.
which was partly destroyed by fire about TWO years
ago was formally opened last night The opening
OF the church COMMUNICATED the ll5rh anniversary
or the rounding Of Sailors Snug tIurbor Il cost
$4,000 TO repair the dormitory and part OF the IN
terror or the church. The cdirCc was crowded with
sailors Addresses We're made by the Rev Or;
Frank w. Crowder, rector OF Christ Episcopal
Sloan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-29
Only One sBRoMo ouISrSE"

That IS LAXATIVE BROMO Ouinine su,ila -,v
named remedies sometimes deceive. The hrst and
original Gold Tablet IS WHITE PACKAGE with
paek ana TED Lettering. and bears the signature Of
The Grenada sentinel., 1907-03-16
ITS INFLUENCE ON BRIBERY.
Municipal Ownership Would Modify,
but Not Abolish It.

Municipal Ownership Would Modify,
but Not Abolish It.
One of the truest statements made
by advocates Of municipal ownership
Is that 1t would put an end to bribery
of city officials by public service cor
poratiOns. 1t certainly would .wher-
ever that is practiced. But 1t wouldn't
put an end to bribeable officials. and
unless the city should manufacture Its
own engines. machinery. street cars,
electric lamps and other supplies the
quality and price of these would be
largely regulated by such officials.
Every one who Is familiar with the
school trade knows that orders for
school books and supplies are in many
cities obtainable only by crossing the
palms Of members of school boards
with liberal supply Of gold and that
n change Of textbooks Is frequently
ordered merely because Of these itch
ing palms.
Municipal ownership will not change
human nature, and venal officials can
hold up manufacturing companies just
as easily and prOfitably rs they can
lighting and traction companies. Did
1t ever occur to you that corporation
isn't anxious to get rid of its money
that way? But when it comes to a
holdup almost any one will give up
the 'long green" to public servants"
who are jealous, not for the public
welfare, but for their private purse.
The Grenada sentinel., 1907-03-16
No intimation of Graft.

A dispatch from Wilkesbarre in re
gard to the municipal electric light
plant Of Easton Pa, the breakdown OF
which has left that city in temporary
darkness, says:
There Is no intimation Of graft. The
condition Is due apparently to the fact
that city employees, appointed by men
holding political office, cannot be ex-
pected to have the same knowledge of
the electric lighting business that skill.
ed employees Of private corporations
have, and consequently there Is waste
and inefficiency In a city plant which
would not be possible in a we'll con-
Quoted private plant"
The Grenada sentinel., 1907-03-16
Marshal Seizes Liuht Plant.

A United States marshal has seized
the electric light plant belonging to
the borough Of Park Ridge, N. j., in
execution of a judgment for $6,951 .96,
which was obtained In the United
States circuit court by the engineering
firm which installed the plant. The
plant was to have been run by water
power, but has not been success. The
builders claim that this Is due to in
adequate power and not to improper
installation, as claimed by the borough
authorities, and the decision apparent
ly supports their claim. The situation
is a serious one, as the borough is
small, and the plant cannot be Operat-
ed advantageously until a large addi-
tional expenditure has been made.