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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1907-04-04

retired from the naval service shortly
after the war closed and located iii
Alaska. His residence Ii at Juneau,
Alaska, and ne succeeded Gov. John G.
Brady. Mr.. Hoggatt issa close friend
OF Senator Hemingway, Of Indiana,
who was influential in obtaining his
appointment to the governorship. He
is said to be wealthy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-04

the bill in the lower house IN what shape its
friends do not to predict
Senator Raines said to-day that he stood with
| the Governor on his legislative programme. He
denied strongly that there was any Republican,
Democratic coalition any desire to kill the
Governors measures just because they came
from the Governor.
Il expect TO call on the Governor some time
next week and talk legislation with him"
said Senator Raines. Il am not at odds with
the Governor. This talk of RepubIican-Dem
cratic combination is all nonsense 1 don't know
Of any such combination. I was against the
Governor the Kelsey case. That has been
settled by the Senate its merits Now we
can turn with perfectly open minds TO the legs
lation before US
i am in favor of the passage OF the public
utilities bill. There are some amendments
which 1 think ought to be made The power
to remove commissioners should be lodged in
the Senate just as it is with the Superintendent
OF Insurance. But there is desire my
part or the part of any Senator, far as
KNOW not TO pass such Il bill as would benefit
the people of the state. and no desire to emas-
ernOr Hughes"
Senator Raines also to-day pointed out that
when il came to question of bosses the
Tossed men were the men who voted with the
Governor the Kelsey case. The Aldridge
men, the Ward men, the Barnes men, Parsons
and Woodruff men, he said ali were in the list.
Speaker WsdsWorth also says he is with the
Governor on the main feature of the utilities
hill. Interrogated early this morning by those
who had heard reports that he said he would
try to delay the reporting of the bill until its
teeth were drawn" he denied these stories COM
pletely. But when asked If he favored certain
provisions which the Governor according TO the
sponsors for the bill. Is known to favor. the
speaker said he was not of the Governors
attitude ON these noints so could not saw As
sembyman Merritt to-day expressed fear lest
the bill be amended in the Assembly to its harm.
They can, of course. make whatever amend
ments they like he said, but they Will never
weaken the hill with my consent"
Superint endent Kelsey his desk to-day,
usual on it a bouquet of twenty-seven
American Beauty roses-the number of votes
which retained him in office He expressed his
gratitude the friends who had stood by him
Loyalty. There much talk about his
signing soon. He did not discuss the
question; and his friends either said they
thought he would not resign that they knew
nothing about his intention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-04

Hills Pote May Make Trouble for
HIM at Home.
fRy Telegraph to The tribune.

Buffalo. May 3.-Ex-Repubcan State Conn
mitteeman William c. Warren's newspaper.
Inc commercial" announced on Wednesday
thai Senator Henry w Hill had agreed to vote
for Kelsey at the behest of State COMMITTEES
man Wickser and Messrs. Greiner and Timer
man, who are in control of tho Republican
local organization The statement also was
made that if he did not vote for Superintendent
Kelsey these men would oppose his renomina-
ton. This is the secret OF Hills stand for KeI-
sey as set forth by Mr.. Warren, whose news
paper was the first TO come out for Hughes in
Buffalo.
Following the publication Of this statement
there was meeting of Democratic leaders who
informally discussed the proposition Of picking
out a prominent Democrat to run against Hin
TINS fall in case he was renominated. This
afternoon Chairman Sullivan of the Board Of
Aldermen, n local Democratic leader said the
Democrats had decided that positive action at
this time was unnecessary. for the reason that
because Hill had voted for Kelsey the Repub-
lican leaders here would never permit his re-
nomination.
1t is said that Mr.. Sullvan's statement is
based on a report that Mr.. Warren will sup
port the right hind OF Democrat as against Hill
That the Hughes leaders have Gu. loose from
Hill. is indicated by statement made by Mr.
Warren this afternoon. when he said
Senator Davis of Erie, surely represented
the public opinion OF this county I'm supporting,
the Governors policy as Senator Hill. on the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-04
AFTER FRISCO RAILWAYS.
Inquiry Into AHeged Bribery by
United Railroads Begins.

San Francisco. May 3.-The appearance of
President Patrick Calhoun and General Manager
Thornwell Mutually at the grand jury chamber
this afternoon long looked for signal that
the inquisitorial board had reached its prom
ised investigation of the municipal bribery
harges against the United Railroads
From District Attorney Iangdon IL was
learned that Mr.. Calhoun and Mr.. Mutually i'll
turn were informed briefly by Assistant District
Attorney Heney that they We're summoned to
give testimony as 10 the alleged bribery of SUI
United Railroads obtained its overhead trolley
privileges in San Francisco; that they were then
warned that whatever testimony they gave
might he used against them in criminal ac-
ton; that they informed that they had tho
right to refuse to testify on one ground only.
that To testify might tend to inCrimiuate them
selves and render them liable to criminal prose
Cution-and that thereupon each refused to
testify
Proceeding on the working basis of the con-
fessonS before the grand jury of fourteen SUI
pervisors (Which became public official rec
ords recently II is the announced theory OF the
prosecution that the United Railroads expended
the following manner: In cash to each of tho
fifteen supervisors, $1,000; to Supervisor VIII
son, $4,000; to Supervisor Gallagher S1aOOO
a cash total of $4,000. In bonds of the United
Railroads. 10 Abraham Ruef and Mayor
Schmitz, S565.0oo; To a go-between, name with
held. 100000. a total in bonds of S66J. 600. and
a grand total Of ST5oOop
According 10 further statement from the
prosecution. ii expects 70 show that 10 avoid
future suspicion. these bonds were not issued
IN the names of Ruef and Schmitz. but in tho
names of other persons, and that they were then
converted into cash by Ruef and Schmitz
through the house of Charles Sutr0 & Co of
this city. Fred Hilbert. a friend of Schmitz. act
ing as messenger between the offices of Schmitz
and Sutro.
Mr. Calhoun on behalf Of himself and Mr.
Mutually, issued q statement tonight which was
a denial of the allegations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-04
TO EXAMINE ENTIRE VOTE.
Jerome Will Submit Insurance Cases to May
Grand Jury.

Confirmation of The Tribune's exclusive an
nouucement that District Attorney Jerome had be-
gun an investigation o? the votes cast In the recent
Mutual Life election for the international Onited)
committee in addition those for the admins
tration'' ticket was forthcoming yesterday morn.
ing. when representatives of the District Attorney
office. the reporter learned visited the Mutual
Life Building and made arrangements to examine
the entire vote. In view OF the fact that follow
ing the close of the Mutual Life canvass, the in
speCtors left the ballots sealed in alphabetical
order. formidable task cOnfrorts the District
Attorneys office, administration" united COM
mittees." Selected fusion and split ballots
being thus all mixed together.
William II. Wootton. the Mutual Iife's agency
director and election watcher. who issued re
port recently charging the international committee
with sApresslng administration ballots received
the committees headquarters visited Assistant
District Attorney Smyth yesterday In connection
with the investigation.
District Attorney Jerome remained in town. dis
cussing insurance affairs with his assistants. He
let II be known that he proposed 10 make use Ot
the May grand Jury for the summer TO "Clean up
pending Insurance cases that any indictments
found would be free of inCumbTanCes In tho
shape of motions TO inspect minutes. quash ndict-
tober should open. the District Attorneys office
might proceed 20 trial with the cases IN which
indictments held
one Of the first cases to be taken up, probably
number Of witnesses will be examined in connec-
ton with this An investigation of the New
against Robert A Cirarniss and Walter r. Gillette.
in connection with the Mutual Life will be tried
probably in October
The case against President Frederick A. Burn
ham OF the Mutual Reserve set for trial on the
18th, may interrupted by motion for a change
of venue which is to be argued on Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-04
KELSEY CASE AFTERMATH
Its Effect on Future Legislation
at the State Capital.
fBy Telegraph TO The Tribune ]


ALBANY May 3-Out of the turmoil created in
party lines by the settlement of the Kelsey case
one fact seemed clear to-day-that Governor
Hughes. with his reform policies, has the popu-
lar approval The point of attack of those who
oppose him is now to be the utilities bu threat
ening corporate encroachments on the public $
rights The Governor has enlisted for the war
Senator Raines and Speaker Wadsworth had
long talk together, at which the public utilities
bill was discussed. The Hughes men do not
count the Speaker now among the Governors
supporters Assembiyman Merritt frankly IS
fearful lest the utilities bill be weakened greatly
in the Assembly. heretofore considered perfectly
safe, even before il is sent 10 the Senate, &C
knowledged 10 be hostile.
Senator Raines and Speaker WadsWorth both
profess To be with Governor Hughes in general
on his legislative programme. Their friends
say that aside from -the Kelsey case they will
support the Governor
Apparently week or more must elapse before
the utilities bill can he reported In the Assem-
bly,. What viii happen to it in that time no.
body knows exactly Predictions were made
freely to-day that several damaging amend
fnents would he made to ii before it got through
the Assembly. Once before the Senate. the
court review which the corporations demand the
permission to form holding companies which
railroad people want the power of removal for
which the Senators themselves will fight, all
may be inserted.
But the Hughes have al hand one potent
weapon which figured prominently in all the
talk to-day-the caucus With this they believe
they would be able to take the measure to a
successful end.
Moreover, il became known to-day that the
Governor was likely 70 renew his efforts to
get passed a recount bill which is not likely to
create joy among the Democrats who voted In
a block against his demand for Superintendent
Kelsey's removal. And beyond that, Hughes
point 20 the fact that Governor Hughes
could make sEeeping investigation of state
departments and institutions and TO his own
emphatic demand for thorough reapportion-
snent These things have set the legislators who
voted against him guessing.
VIII the Governor get what he is working
for2' asked Senator who has not been over
enthusiastic for Hughes. why TO my mind these
men who voted save Kelsey have smoothed
Governor Fiughes's path This state Will see
that he gets his Legislation. and eventually, 1 be-
I've will send him 10 the White House."
From present indications. il viii be late next
week or possibly the week after that before the
utilities bill viii be reported in the Assembly
Senator Page ard Assemblyman Merritt are in
daily consultation over the measure. Speaker
Wadsworth viii have several conferences with
Mir Merritt next week over these especial points
Governor Hughes's ideas of it must be
sought. Then will come the actual passage of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-04
OPPOSE UTILITIES BILL.
Many Commercial Organizations
FaJ0r Delay and amendment.

Representatives in this CITY Of the interests op-
posed 10 the public utilities bill gave out Yesterday
a list OF commercial organizations that have pro-
nounced judgment on the bill. and. with a single
exception against tho bill I'm it's present form Tho
action OF the Buffalo and Rochester chambers NJ
commerce, in opposition to hurried action on tho
PHI has been copied by many other cities includ-
Albany Chamber OF Commerce Riugba,nfon
Chamber of Commerce. Oswego Chamber OF Com
merce. North Tonawanda Board of Trade Norwich
business Mems Association SprinGville Board Of
Trade, Cohoes Business Mems Association Cauaio-
harie Board Of Trade, Olean Chamber Of Commerce
Albion Cha1nber of Commerce and the Auburn
The Pou2hkeepse, HornelisvilIe Niagara Falls
and Lockport boards OF trade and at least eigh%
other boards CT chambers OF commerce have also
passed resolutions against the utilities bin I'm it's
present form In most of these resolutions a plea
is made for delay until the business interests OF
the state car; determine the effect of the upon
the general prosperity of the state. plan gener-
ally favored Is for the appointment Of n commission
which shall frame a public service commissions
bill, after investigation and public hearings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-04
STIHSON READY TO ACT.
Viii Take Up Charges of Mail Tam
pering If He Gets Evidence.

Indications that the federal government may take
hand IN the prosecution of the three representa-
tives of the international committee now under
arrest. as told exclusively in yesterdays Tribune.
were strengthened in the Of the day. Mr..
Jerome. n Tribune reporter learned. has already
considered this very phase of this prosecution. and
has intimated privately that he may bring II the
attention Of the United States Attorney later In
the proceedings. asking Mr.. Stimson's cooperation.
It was learned further that Mr.. Jerome has in his
possession already evidence OK what is believed 70
he one clear Of tamperiug with another per-
sons mail such as is contemplated ny Section 500
81 the United States Revised Statutes This IS the
of a certain Michigan policyholder In the New,
York Life. who bears name generally associated
with Scotland According 90 the evidence this
man sent a sealed administration ballot
stamped and addressed to the New York Life at
No 3t5 Broadway
This ballot. according the evidence passed
through the postofice. where the envelope stamp
was cancelled. and then. for some reason de
hyered to the international committee at No 30
Broad street. where the envelope trimmed"
afterward carefully resealed with ruuclage or
photo-paste. and after the contents. presumably.
had been inspected the ballot found its wav
eventually to the proper authorities at the New
York Life.
In view OF the alleged evidence that admnistra-
ton ballots addressed bur received at committee
headquarters were promptly destroyed, leaving no
trace, such evidence that cited above has not
been readily dlscovcrabe.
u IS understood that Mr.. Jerome will not take
this phase with Mr.. Stimson for several DAYS
at least In conversation with the Tribune re-
porter MI Stmson said that while, thus far he
had received no official intimation from Mr.. Je-
rome that the section had been violated In the
case he would take up any evidence Of such Il vio-
lation Immediately receipt of it, no matter who
might he the offender.
In connection with the charges against New
York iife and Mutual agents Mr.. Scrurhan han
declared on several occasions that the COMMITTEES
was seeking a man higher up in both companies
and those In close touch with the situation here
are wondering IT the District Attorneys office will
disclose a shoe entirely on the other foot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-04
CLOSE MOUTHED HERE.
Republicans A7caiting Word from
Hughcs-McCnren Talks.

Republicans here were reluctant last night 10 dis
the Albany situation State Chairman Wood
ruff. who IS living at the Waldorf, begged TO be
excused from saying anything.
Herbert Parsons president OF the county COM
mittee. also declined discuss it. Mr.. Parsons
in Albany Thursday, and obtained his
knowledge o. the situation at first hand
The fact that Governor Hughes due to speak
in Elmra last night. and that he might declare
his attitude. might say something that would radi-
caly change the present aspect Of affairs. made
the leaders cautious about expressing opinions
Representative Olcott said: The situation has
not cleared up. It looks TO rather serious.
co not care to discuss IL at this time
Senator McCarren said that the utilities bill will
have TO he amended. The victory of tho Gov
ernors opponents will give them fresh courage il
opposing some OF the objectionable features of the
utilities bill" the Brooklyn Senate: said. Doubt
less the measure will he materially amended Just
what the outcome of the fight between the Gov
ernor and members of his political family will
be Is hard to say As Democrat / look at
the situation pf1ilosophicaTy."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-04

their personal and selfish interests above their
duty to the people.
STANCHFTELD FOR REGULATION.
Mr stanchfeld said that there ought to be
regulation OF railroads. He added
But how far should the state go? When years
ago the state agreed 10 certain things with the
railroads IL made a contract. and the railroads
had right to rely on the promise made The
railroad is a stock corporation, but the real
ownership is in the bonds which are owned in
untold millions locked UP fn The vaults Of the
savings banks The money invested in these
bonds does not represent the rich. but the middle
class-the bone and sinew of the nation. This
utilities DILL is unfair for the reason that II
lions as bad citizens. This is wrong. because
81 is taking away from the corporate citizen pro-
lection afforded 10 individuals.
Governor Hughes reached here from Albany
N 1 o'clock this afternoon. David B. Hill. who
was also 10 address his former townsn1en, sent
word that he was indisposed and could not leave
home. The Governor looked careworn. and this
fact was generally commented on. Congressman
J. Sioat FassetI who was help entertain the
Governor. suddenly left the city for the South
to-day. and no reason given for his de-
parture
The Governor was escorted to Elmira College.
where he addressed the girl students. several
OF Walter Lloyd Smith, presiding justice of the
Appellate Division. Sd Department. where he
was entertained at dinner other guests being
Colonel Archie Baxter. Assembyman Moreland
pohn r. Stanchfield Mayor Brockway. Justice
-C5adding and President Connolly OF the Chamber
OF Commerce.
In the evening the Governor and party had
military escort 10 the state aunory. where he
received until = o'clock Then he escorted
the Lyceum Theatre. where thousands greeted
the hono7ed guest. ON the Governors arrival
lie hesieged by newspaper men. who
GeaVored 10 interrogate him relative TO the kel-
sey matter end public utilities bill, but with
smile he said that he had nothing IF public in
ferest 10 say outside of his address before the
Chamber of Commerce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-04
WHO'S WHO AND WHAT?
Mayor and Ellison Confer and No
ambulance Needed.

Mayor Mcclellan and Corporation Counsel Ellison
had heart TO heart talk yesterday. There was
no ambulance call. Mr.. Ellison came out OF the
Mayors office looking cheerful and the Mayor was
almost jolly The Society OF Political Prognostca-
declared bets or and decided 70 start bust
all over again.
Was there anything particularly significant in
the call Of Mr.. Ellison" the Mayor vas asked
'Oh. yes replied the Mayor. ''AI-. Ellison told
mo that Re had one or two vacancies in his ofiCe
and that there needed 10 he grade between his
5000 and 5000 a year men,
Nothing eIse?''
the Mayor a!T,r with mock surprise -
MT Ellison repeated his statement of Wednesday
Al about the time that Mr.. Ellison called, s-na-
OBrien and Little Tim sullivan appeared d'' at tbs
city Hall u was rumoged that an important con-
Each caller saw the Mayor separately.
the sailed i'm in TO pay s my resIests and talk about
Did You see the Mayor about pesce?'' was asked.
Il possess al the attributes Of resident OF Qual-
senator McCarren would rot discuss the prospects
Commissiocer O'Brlen SAYS that there has been
the conference Monday between che Suivans
and Mr.. E,Igen a. the Office OF the Corporation
'spea&ics simply as an individual Democrat
said ne i Will say that the local Democratic sit
qatIon IS Just exactly as IL was week ago. There
will go on The first statement issued by Mr.. Eli
son was Just as much Of a surprise 10 The Mayor
as " was 10 the pupIC- MY. ElISOn was autlOriESu
To meet the Sullivaus and listen to what they had
to say. The Mayor has had break with Maurice
FeathersOn. reported Mr.. FestherSon is going
on with mis- primary contests
There IS little doubt that the Mayor will veto Tire
teachers salaries bill Roth he and Controller Metz
against il, and for somewhat similar reasons
The Controller SAYS it will increase the budget az
least 100000 year. Both he and the Manor feel
that the money could he used for other purposes 20
better advantage. The Controller SAYS thai IL ans
teachers salaries he raised 10 should ~
those OF the primary grades
II understand that this bill will not increase
thei- salaries. ! think the effect OF the White bill
VOID be 10 MI up the teaching ranks with men
teachers said the Controller
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-04
MAY ARREST ANOTHER.
Continued from first page.

he was asked If he wished to see any more inter-
national votes.
In reply. in an exclamation full of tempera-
ment, he said, - no." adding that he had
seen enough.
1t is rumored that two of the men under ar
rest have undergone somewhat of a change Of
heart lately. and speak none too charitaby Of
their incarceration in the Tombs for many hours
on Tuesday pending the arrival of bail.
Apropos of Mr.. Scrugham's recent statement
that his arrest at Albany was plot to prevent
his attendance at the legislative insurance
amendment hearings. which, he said. had been
set for Wednesday, inquiries here and in AL
bany show. it is said. that such hearings had
been contemplated scheduled or held this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-04
THE FEELING IN FRANcHoT's DISTRICT
IEy Telegraph to The Tribr

NV Telegraph 70 Tho IrlbHnA.I
Niagara Falls. y. Y. May 3.-The Niagara
Orleans Senate District is firm in its support of
President Roosevelt Governor Hughes and Con-
gresham Porter. The Niagara Falls News the
leading Republican paper of this city tonight says:
In opposing the Governor. Senator Franchot does
not honestly represent the feeling of his con-
sttuents.
Congressman WadswOrth. He was opposed to Con-
gresham Porter, and although the Senate dis
trict IS normally strongly Republican he nomi-
mated by the breaking of a weeks deadlock and
elected by an unusually small vote. Should there
be a reapporttOnment. the opinion is freely ex-
pressed to-day that Senator Franchot will he re-
tired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-04
WHITES VOTE DIVIDES SENTIMENT.

I BY Telegraph 10 The Tribune
Syracuse. May Assortment is divided in this
district over the action of Senator Horace White
IN voting for the retention of superintendent Kei-
sey' The Evening Herald" and The Evening
Journal both independent criticse the Senator
and uphold Governor Hughes This is the homo OF
rrahcs Hendricks, former Superintendent of In
surahce' who is leader Of the Republican party in
Ohondaga County. 1t is safe TO say that the ma
yo .,h 3s me orgahzation men and politicians are
WIN Nhlte and believe that Kelsey should he re-
talleq ON the other hand, there are a large mum
81 5fEShes admirers who believe Senator White
aiiIIu nave voted for the removal Mr. Kelsey in
oiuer 10 assist the Governor in his work of reform