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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
NEW YORK,S FIRST CAPITOL.

The pending measure for the purchase by the
state of the old courthouse property at White
Plains. as "the birthplace Of the State Of New
York" seems commendable from the point of
view of historic and patriotic interest. There
is little danger that we shall ever become too
familiar with early American history or pay too
much attention 10 the preservation of old land
marks On the contrary, there is much danger,
not infrequenty realized. of our neglecting such
matters until an irreparable loss has been suf-
fered. 1t would certainly seem, then that the
state should afford the small sum necessary for
securing this truly memorable site.
For the quoted description of 1t is historically
correct. In Revolutionary times New York had
a series of governments and a multiplicity Of
capitals. But White Plains seems indisputably
entitled 10 the distinction Of having been the
first capital of the state as distinguished from
the colony or province, and the property in
question was the site of the first State Capitol.
Down to July, 1916, the New York legislatures
were called provincial congresses, but IN that
month the fourth such congress. in session at
White Plains transformed itself into The Con
ventiOn OF Representatives of the state of New
York" and framed the first state constitution.
The convention did not remain there long.
but compelled TO retire before the British
advance. The first sO-caled Legislature of the
state met more than year later at Kingston.
and, owing 10 the eXigencies of war, had a
troubled career, sometimes at Kingston, some
times at POughkeepsle and sometimes at Al
bany. Quaker Hill, too, in the long disputed
"Oblong," was at one time seriously considered
as site for the permanent capital. But none
"f these circumstances can deprive White Plains
Of the distinction OF having been the place at
which the Province of New York was officially
and permanently erected into the State of New
York. 1t will be well for the Empire State to
preserve and honor It's birthplace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
CREDIT TO WHOM CREDIT IS DUE.
The HuguenOts of France FOrerunners Of
Civil and Religious Liberty.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: note IN your issue OF the 25d that the con-
sensus OF opinion at the Union Theological Sem
mary meeting on the ed In favor OF the
theory that modern progress starts with Calvin"
and that his theology living. vital force IN
the world" and. according to Or. Eliot. "a by
product OF Calvin's work is political freedom
Now while all this may be quite true. what shaii
we say Of the Huguenot's place In the great move
ment for liberty OF conscience and freedom, both
civil and religious? The Waldenses and Albigenses
and Iefevre and his coHeagues-were they not
Huguenots in spirit and lovers OF human freedom
before the name itself was known. Calvinists be-
fore Calvin. Lutherans before Luther, Wyelhites
before Wycliffe?
In few brave hearts Of Picardy and Dauphiny
in France God had deposited the first principles OF
this mighty movement before it had been declared
in any other country OF the globe Not to Swttzer-
land nor 10 Germany belongs the honor OF having
been first in the work. but to France and the
Huguenot.
Was 1t not the voice OF Lefevre Of Etapes
France-that man of genius and great nobility of
souI-whlch was 10 give the signal of the rising OF
this morning star OF liberty? Was It not he who
taught Farel the great French reformer and
master builder with Luther? And. again. Is IL
not for us who united in the late peace con-
ference TO remember that It was the brave yet
tickle Henry OF Navarro who was the first to de-
wise and propose a plan for a permanent court OF
arbitration TO which all the peoples Of Europe TOP
cuties? AS one Of the Huguenot STOCK; l take
pride in recalling the fact tnat nose nsEoc t
cry was God and my country, were the lnauSu-
coroa was a demOcracy OF politics we'll de-
mocracy OF Christianity. The HuguenotS did not.
like the Dutch and the Pilgrims. found a Prot
the tyrannies OF mOnarohs years before Luther
time among the first OF the worlds most heroic de-
tenders of human freedom -, = p1r,rpr11
New, York. April "a. 1907.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27

This may be a reason why It seems like
psychological moment 70 let The Bronx hear
about tine refusal and the commission hear from
The Bronx before talking terms of com
promise.
We have never looked with favor upon the
third tracking of the Second and Third avenue
roads. IT, however. this privilege is TO be
granted TO Mr.. BelmOnt's company as an induce
ment TO build subway on the West Side below
42d street and on the East Side above that
street there should be a handsome qHid pro quo
The franchise for additional tracks will be an
exceedingly valuable franchise, and it is not
lightly TO be given away. If the Interborough
should in consideration Of the elevated fran
chise, undertake to build the new subways as
planned, but without use Of the city's credit, 1t
would not be paying excessively for valuable
elevated franchise practically in perpetuity, and
the city would gain the additional subways with
out tying up its credit or approaching its debt
limit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
AnMsenlents.

ACADEMY OF MIsIc-2-s-Ldttle Johnny Jones
AIIfAMBEA-2-B-Eaudeg
.3O-Bsfore
BELAECO-2-S:l6-The the Rancho.
QUEENS :2o-CJntesse CoQueite
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS O-The Parssian Model
Casino G-s:lS-The White
CO1.DAIALg-2-6-Raudcyille
EDEN MEsEE-The World IN Wax.
EAIf'IREy-22 0-6 Soils E1celiency the Governor
CfAEHtICK-2.2o-S. 3U-CauEht the Rain
EAcRETT-2.2O-S: 3O-The Chorus Lady. -
HAMMERSTEIN'g :i6-HauoeTiue
HERALD SQUARE-2lR-s: IB-The orchid.
HIPPODROME-2-4Wil West. Septune's Daughter
and Pioneer Days.
HUDRON- 2.f5-8 :I5-B reRHter's AiicnR-
IRVING PLACE-2-6-2O-Das Blumenboot
KNICII EgR ClC'RER-2:lB-s:I6-Th Red Mn.
LIBEE2TY-&.15- :15-Ealony Jane.
LTCECM-2;l5-6;l5-Th Boys Of Company b.
LYRIC :I5-6.lB-The Yesterday.
MADISON SQUARE :lS-S:l 5-The Three Of Us
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-2-S-Wiid West
MAJESTIC 2:lS-e15-The Prince Chap.
NEW AMGTERDAM-2:1b-s :l5-The Grand Gosul.
PRINCES .20-6 -20-The Great Divide.
SAVOY :lB-s:15-The Man Of the Hour
KYALLACR' -2:I5-s: lB-Divorcons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
NOT WORST EVER" APRIL.
Some Records of the Past That Discount
the Present.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Apropos Of the wintry April we are having
this year and the oft reiterated ibid you ever see
such weather for this time OF year that one hears
on all Sides ii Is OF interest 70 know that this sort
OF April is not "the worst ever" as the following
extracts from diaries kept by my father, the late
Joseph D. Taylor. viii bear witness On the dates
earlier than 1850 my father lived in New York
City, being In the China trade OF the firm OF Tai
bot, ELEPHANT Co. No IS South street. Later
than that date he lived IN Middstown. N J.. which
is about twenty-five miles due south from New
York. and the records were made there.
1s4l-April r. extraordinary SnoWstorm, 12
inches deep; snow at MiddletOwn. n. j., feet S
inches: April IS. snow nearly disappeared; May q.
cold; ice at night
1S42-Aprtl q, snow squalls
1s54-Aprtl is. showing In the morning; sleigh
riding with Mary and the children 20 Shrewsbury;
May z, ice this morning.
1S5b-May TO- white frost and ice.
1S5s-April 20. ice and white frost; April 27s
furriss OF
isS2-April s northeast snowstorm; April 10. 2
inches snow.
1S6s-April %. white frost
EDWARD TAYLOR
NIiddletown, n. J., April o. 1907.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
GOVERNORg ouARRELs.

Not all the Governors are getting along with
their legislatures with much promise of sue
cess as Governor Hughes is with his. Governor
Woodruff OF Connecticut has deemed II neces-
sary 10 make an appeal to the people" In
strong and rather sensational language, and
Governor Folk of Missouri, after waiting in
vain through the regular session for the pas
sage Of his reform measures, has called q spe-
cial session OF the Missouri Legislature. Gov
ernOr WOOdruffs remarks were probably ms
sharp as any ever made by a Governor regard
ing legislature OF his own party. He said:
The General Assembly has been called and
counted and the lobby still dominates too many
OF SITS members. l am a business man. and If
my business were conducted on the lines oper-
ated by the state and the General Assembly it
would 90 20 pieces. and I would be robbed OF
my rights as partner in the concern. / look
upon the government as a plain business prop
osition IN which the state puts men into office
TO attend 20 the peoples affairs. The Governor
and the General Assembly are servants OF the
commonwealth. acting under its constitution
and they are responsible directly 10 the naonIe
for the way they carry on the states business
Would you keep men in your employ who were
working against your interests? I guess not
Would you engage men 10 manage your business
who were under the influence OF other men and
other interests directly opposed 10 your concern
guess not
''The people want TO know" he said why
sit is that legislation that is clean and Ieglti-
uAdNe u dnldsOAl1eu anu QefeaUed Dy the power
that hides behind the General Assembly and
dictates It's vote" If they really do. If the
Governor is the voice Of public sentiment then
doubtless we shall see some interesting han
penings in Connecticut during the remainder
OF the session or afterward. II not, IL the peo-
pie are really satisfied with their Legislature.
then the Governor has shot his bolt ''The
Hartford Courant," which should know. saws
that $50 far as the public shows any interest
4 at al "a In
We need not go into the reform programme Of
Governor Woodruff. Most OF his measures aim
at improving the business methods OF the state
government Some are TO correct corporation
abuses, such, for instance, as that providing
for trial by jury Of damage cases against cor
porations.
Governor Folks quarrel with the Missouri
Legislature raises also the question how far
ne, too, speaks as the voice OF public opinion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
MAY BE NO SMITH WILL CONTEST
Statements Of Relatives Raise Belief in
Peaceful Settlement

me oehef that there Will be no contest ~
the viii of James Henry Smith. who dia5 4,
Japan on March p. has been strengthened bv
statements made by Sir George and Lady CooDe-
since their arrival i'm this city from England
lhey are at the Hotel Gotham. waiting for tho
arrival OF Mr.. Smiths body. While they bava
declined 10 tell what they know regar,Iins M,
Sh'l'hS viii. they have said there could be M
contest it, as they believe. MI Smiths rala-
yves have been amply provided for.
Sir George has declined to say whether bs
brought the will of his brother-in-Iaw 10 tbt,
country or whether as reported the will No..
taken ny Mr. Smith 10 Japan ana car7a 49,
Ine possession OF Mrs. Smith after his 5aa+b
Inc contents Of the will cannot be discIoSs5
II is asserted until after the funeral which Vii
' 20 nelu IN tnis city upon the arrival Of the
Ieorge Mason. of South Dakota. a cousin 90
vi vi ShIth. called on Sir George and Iadv
upper al the hotel yesterday and was win
SlF george IN the afternoon az the of7ce -
Slr' smith No. lO Wal! street They went Ia
ness manager. 19E
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27

A large part Of the reform programme he pro-
posed in his message goes to the Legislature IN
special session There are public service rate
regulation, excise reform, provision for the re-
moval of derelict local officials and the sup
preston of racetrack gambling. All of these
topics received consideration during the regu-
lar session and were either rejected outright or
juggleG with in committee. Some of the meas
ures asked by Governor Folk would centralize
the state government and greatly add to the
Governors powers.
Apparently the need of greater efficiency in
state government is creating a new conception
of the duties of Governor. He represents
or tries to represent, or poses as representing
the people other state elective officer does.
Standing for the whole state, he speaks for
public opinion and may use his strength with
the people TO hold the Legislature up to doing
its duty or doing his will. The legislators, rep
resenting districts mostly carved out so as to
be politically secure no matter how the state
goes, are naturally rather Indifferent to the sen
timent of the whole state. They may be as re-
spOnsive to the lobby as Governor Woodruff and
Governor Folk say they are, and so long as
they do nothing particularly offensive to their
own districts the state cannot hold them re-
spOnsible The modern Governor whose am
bition it is TO improve the government of his
state meets his first obstacle in the Legislature
and his task is to make that body responsive
to the popular sentiment for better government.
We shall see how far Governor Woodruff sue
ceeds through his sharp and candid criticism
and how far Governor Folk through his expedi-
ent of forcing the Legislature to consider his
reforms in special session. Both methods have
been suggested as necessary in this state.
Though the Governors may fail now, if there is
a real popular demand for the reforms they pro-
pose legislatures will probably return in a
more chastened spirit next year At any rate
the American Governor is becoming a potent
and interesting figure and legislatures are find
ing him troublesome.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
WOULD MEET FRESH AIR WORKERS.
DR.. Devins, Manager of Tribune Fund, to
Speak at Goddard House on Monday.

DR.. John Bancroft Devins who has succeeded
the Rev Willard Parsons manager Of the IriD-
une Fresh Air Fund will deliver address on
fresh air at the Warren Goddard House, No 2h
East 3ith street on Monday afternoon at o'clock
At the meeting Dr. Devins wants 10 meet all the
fresh air workers in the city who wish To send
children TO the country through the Tribune Fresh
Air Fund.
The fund is making preparations 10 carry on
under its new management work of the same char
acter that II has doing for thirty years Last
outing nearly eight thousand children. some Of
whom had never been to the country before. and
all of whom were sadly in need OF the invigOratng
influence OF fresh air and wholesome surroundings
II is hoped that this year the contributions from
the friends Of the fund will be enough TO enable
the management to do as much as or more than II
hal previously accomplished. 4 careful eNanlna-
ton of conditions In the city has shown that nile
the work has been most beneficial to those that
have been reached, there are still thousands or
children who In the greatest need or SuCh a
boon as the fund bestOws whom II has been llp'lS-
sble 10 help for lack OF funds For its work the
fund is dependent entirely on voluntary coh'''ou-
tiOns. 49,
Preparations for the summer have already been
under way 70. several weeks. Persons IN the couh-
try who have received children in former years
have already begun TO write to the managenent OF
the fund asking that two little guests ne
sent 10 them this year. Ministers in country towns
have begun among their parishioneTs the WORK OF
obtaining homes to take children. FROM one
tbeologiral seminary thirty students are going out
for their vacations preaching message Tor ireSh
country town where he will point out the needS OF
the children Of this city
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27

FOREIGN.-The peasant deputies of the re-
dictionary party viii be received to-day by the
Russian Emperor; their appeal for an audience
has drawn bitter attacks from the radicals:
60 There was further riottng on the Island Oh
St Lucia, and the Governor sent a telegram 70
Barbados saying that aid was urgently needeo'
- NJ Pichon announced that Frances policy
at the Peace Conference at The Hague would
follow the course adopted at The hrst meeun n
of delegates. 80 DR.. Mosetig- Moorhof,
the well known surgeon fell into the Danube at
Vienna and was drowned - The BRUSH
tank steamer Lucifer, from New YORK for Bel
fast, was abandoned al sea, her crew being
taken on board the British steamer SagamL
60 Richard Croker. In reply 70 a telegram
said that he had entirely recovered from his
recent illness.
DORESTIC.-The jamestown Exposition was
formally opened, President Roosevelt reviewing
naval and military parades. making an ADDRESS
and pressing the button that set the macnlneIy
in motion. =- Frederick l. Allen. United
States Commissioner of Patents. resigned. -
Melville Z. Ingalls,, chairman OF the board OF
directors OF the big Four railroad system.
was the principal seaker at the dinner OF the
Traffic Club at Pittsburg. - A hnal nearing
on the Utilities bill announced for Monday
at Albany; il said that there was much
bad blood between the Senate and Assembly
because the latter had taken the lead in con-
sideFing the bill and that members or the
Senate judiciary Committee would refuse 10
attend the hearing. - The celebration CEN
4ennial OF the birth Of the founder OF Cornell
University opened at Ithaca: there were ad-
dresses by Andrew d. White and Andrew Car
negie, the latter being read in MI Carnegies
Albany that the Senate Finance Committee
would probably report resolution fixing the
date OF adjournment on May D.
CTTY-Stocks were dull. closing weak. ~
An execution for 81 S0S272 ia favor Of Russell
Sage Raphael was served the Wasatch q
Jordan Valley Railroad Company. - Every
effort was being made 10 force bennett and Doug
lass to reveal the whereabouts OF the missing
Trust Company OF America bonds. - II was
announced that the State Banking Department
would examine the securities with various trust
COMPANIES here. - Controller Metz said the
only thing the city could do now toward get
ting new subways built was 70 attract private
capital. -== II learned that District At
torney Jerome investigating both the "ad-
ninistration" and international" insurance cleo
ton methods. =- President Wilson OF Prince
ton completed his series Of Columbia lectures.
60 mysterious man came up in the De
Massey case. == Police Commissioner Bing-
ham transferred more neutenants. but others
who were sent 20 new fields OF duty succeeded
tn being recalled
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day:
Fair and colder The temperature yesterday:
Highest, n degrees; lowest, 5S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau. ]

IFroTn The Tribune bureauI
Washington, April 26-Mr. and Mrs. James
Pnchot have issued Invitations for lecture to be
given at their home tomorrow night. the subject
being Alaska"
Admiral and Mrs. COwles will leave Washington
tomorrow. accompanied by the Hon.. Maud Paunce-
fote. for BiltmOre, the North Carolina estate OF
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Vanderbilt. The SecTe-
tary Of the Navy and Mrs. Metcalf and several
other Washington people will 90 to Biltmore from
Jamestown tomorrow.
Mrs Barclay Henry. of Philadelphia. will come
to Washington next week to be the guest of Nine
Jerome Bonaparte. Mrs. Henry and Countess Won
Moltke Hutfeldt who is now with her mother,
Nine Bonaparte. close girlhoOd friends and
they always spend much of their time together on
the visits OF the countess to this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27

From The Philadelphia Record.
II think It would Be a good thing 4 our patrol
men followed the custom OF the Japanese when
they arrest criminals. and then maybe the PRISON.
ers would feel their shame more keenly," sad >
much travelled man the other day 20 a friend as
van pass BY on Its way to the Central Stauon
In Japan" the traveller continued, when On
officer makes an arrest he simply takes from rs
pocket a piece OF cord and ties one end 20 tas
prisoners wrist Then he marches him 70 the por
ice box at the end OF this piece OF cord. The PRS
oner Is usually much ashamed. and hangs his het1
as the crowd sees him being led through the streets
N TINS hunluetng manner. Here, however "
bundle criminals and suspects into closed vans
where they are fully protected from the gaze Q.
persons IN the street, and consequently are nor
made % feel this shame OF their position
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27

respectable annual wage to 125 drivers and
hOstlers as we'll as to furnish fodder and sta
bling and to keep everything in repair. With
such regiment Of carts working eight hours
a day it is impossible to doubt that at least
all important thOrOughfares could be made
virtually dustless. Water carts would make
the work of many white wings too obviously
superfuOuS, perhaps, and the public may be
sure that unless high. steady pressure is
brought to bear by a we'll organized anti-dust
league citizens will continue to be slaughtered
bacterialIy to make some Romans pay day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
AbOxf People and .SccfdI Incidents

recital given by Miss Amy Baker at Sherrys ys.
terday afternoon Miss Bakers recftatons in
cluded The Paralysis OF Uncle john "a Hous,
of Cards and numerous other interesting selso
lions. Frederick William GuntheF sang ana Bruno
HUM at the piano.
Mrs Thomas Hitchcock and Center HITCHCOCK
will sail for Europe to-day. They viii return
in time to spend the summer at Newport.
Others who viii sail for Europe to-day are Nh,
Benjamin Brewster and her daughter. Mrs Olives
Gould Jennings and William and Sheldon Whits-
house.
town exposition. having left here last Monday On
board his steam yacht Riviera. has as his e1a,+.
Horace GaIlatin. T. j. Oakley Rhinelander. How
land Pell and Amory s Carhart-
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Gordon Douglas their return
in June from their honeymoon trip in Europe 1vfl
go to Morristown. n. j.. for the summer
Mr. and Mrs. H de Berkeley Parsons will op.,
their country home at Rye. n. Y. at the end az
next month
Mr.. and Mrs Stephen H. Olin expect TO dspa-,
next Tuesday for their country place at Rbfnebecl
N Y. Later they will go to Newport for the sea-
son there.
Mr.. and Mrs Paul G. Thebaud are entsr4si,,,.
a large house party over the week end at tbs,s
place White Plains.
Miss Irene UnteTmyer daughter of Mr. and NJ
Samuel Untermyer. will be married this afternoon
to Louis Putnam Myers at Greystone. the country
place Of her parents near Yonkers. A snso,.,
train will take the guests from the city to Yon-
kers.
Miss Matilda Stewart Eddy's marriage to How.
vii t1Ira
Thomas's Church. Mamaroneck. The wedding Nm
be followed by a reception at The Anchoraee q,
the Brevoort Farm. Mamaroneck. the home or thu
brides father. Ulysses Doubleday Eddy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-27
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP IN FRANCE

From The Hartford Courant
Consul General Frank Mason (Paris) has turned
in report on the practical working OF government
ownership in France. Thus far the government
owns and operates only a single trunk Int paris
TO Bordeaux and its branches. The latest official
yearly report shows S10.537S00 receipts. 81 S4l
expenses 81. 1889 net earnings. Number OF miles
1872: number OF men IN the administrative and
operating force. 5119. There is" writes Mason.
Elm the general character OF service on the state
railway system. speed and regularity Of trains;
cleanliness and comfort OF cars. promptneSS and
cheapneSS OF freight service and economy OF man
agement. no apparent superiority over the condi-
lions which exist and the results which are at
tanned by corporate MANAGEMENT the Ot1ef
leading railway systems OF France"