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New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
DELAY RACING BILLS.
assembly Measures Tabled and Not
Substituted IN Senate.
GBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Albany, March 30.-Absence Of several Republican
Senators counted for the Governors
anti-racetrack gambling bills caused Senator Agnew
tonight to let the Hart bills which have passed
the Assembly. be tabled instead Of substituted
for the Senate bills. thus saving a day egis-
lative procedure A slight furry which resulted
camed before any lineup formed the
upper house is still In the dark to the attitude
of half a dozen of its members, whose votes can
pass or kill these bills
The first of the Assembly bills handed down in
the Senate was the penal code amendment Sen
Aenew asked have it substituted for his
similar bill. Senator Grady pointed out that this
was impossible. since the Agnew bill had been
amended take effect September l. while the
Hart bill which passed the Assembly. was drawn
to take effect Immediately. He explained that he
did not want to be considered blocking the
progress of the bills Finally Senator Raines sug-
gested that the measure be tabled II Senator
Agnew succeeds on Wednesday in getting the Sep
tember amendment struck out he can then have
the Assembly bill substituted for his measure 10
time.
On the rccond bill which was Identical with the
measure he moved also to substitute. but oojec-
ton was made. and he did not press the point
Senator ACnew said tonight that he was sure
of enough votes lot only pass the bills but to
mass them without the McCarren amendment.
Speaker Wadswortb said to-day that in his opln-
ion If the Senate passed the bills to take effect
September and. a date for adjournment having
been set these amended measures were put up 10
the Assembly that BODY would De likely L" dC-
cept the amendment rather than cause prolonged
deadlock Mr.. Merritt majority leader. VINO a
shor, time ago said the Assembly would stand
pat OH an immediate amendment of the Percy
GRAY law and the Penal Code, agreed with tho
Speaker.
The racing forces in the Senate. who Will make
desperate battle to all that part OF the rae
ing season before September /. seemed to derive
considerable comfort from the Speakers opinion
when it got into circulation Senator AsneW
seemed a little surprised at 1t.
Il suppose the idea is that if that occurs the
responsbility will be the Senate and the As
sar,hIv having passed the bills the Governor
wants them once. will not be open to criticism II
II falls into line" he commented Il wonder II
+he general public will take that view of it,
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
IApAN TO REMEDY PATENT ABUSES.

Toxic March 3o,-The japanese government IS
alive Ia the urgent necessity OF -FemedyinS the
.b,ees which at present flourish in connection with
the ,,iracy and purely speculative registration OF
,a,en.s and trademarks. and conventions between
Ianar and the United States and Japan and Great
Britain covering patents and radeinafhs are " "
e,c,oa ebortly With reference, for example. 10
-, Grand eyposjtion Of 1872 preparations for which
80. now under way it early felt that any sus-
,,,cion of danger the patent ana Tadehldfh
tights Of foreign exhibitors would prove fa'al tc
49,, ,,rosnecfs Of the undertaking. bill providing
" e,o,a,, nrotection of all foreign exhibits
tas already pa ssed the Diet
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
SCARLET fever
and MEASLES
Are PREVALENT
NEAR EPIDEMIC NOW.
Causes and Prevention

For the week ending March 21st there were sol
cases Of scarlet fever in the city
Winter and Spring are the seasons when the
use of a disinfeCtant is most essential IN the
home During cold weather closed doors and
windows cause impure air and contagious DIS
eases.
In HouseCleaning the use OF a reliable distn-
feCtant Will prevent much sickness and for this
purpose Platt'5 ChlOrideS. the Odorless Disin-
feCtant. has for many wears been recommended
by thousands of New York physicians The last
thing night pour into the traps of the closets.
wash basins sinks etc. little Platts ChOrides-
All suspected places should BE- freely sprinlled
with mixture OF one ID part Platts Chlorides
and ten t10l parts of water Do not neglect a
liberal sprinkling Of the cellar. Platt'S Chorides
is an odorless coIOrlesS liquid which destroys
foul odors and disease germs It is sold every
where in full quart bottles. and is prepared only
hv Henry Y. Piatt New York
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
BILL FOR IMMIGRATION COMMISSION
Believed to Meet Governor Hughes's Views
on the Question.
rPv Telegraph to The Tribune. ]

Albany March S0-The appointment by the Gov
.-,or ~ a state commission Of immigration Of nine
members is provided in bill introduced tonight
nv Senator Page of New York The commissioners
are 10 serve without compensation They are 20
,r,,es-ieate the question of immigration far ;
,tis state is concerned and make recommendations.
An appropriation Of $4,000 for expenses is pro-
vided.
Friends Of the Governor look upon this bill
r,eetine his views the immigration question.
Last week Assemblyman Merritt introduced a
hill creating an immigration department. but the
friends of the Governor assert that he prefers an
Investigation Of the subject by a commission he
fore any attempt Is made to regulate the foreign
element The Governor has not publicly discussed
his views on the question.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
TO REPORT SUBW4Y BILL.
UM 4UO7c Contractors to Operate
Tunnels for Fifth Years.
IRy Telegraph 70 The Tribune.

Albany March 30-It is expected the Senate
Cities Committee on Wednesday will report as a
committee bill d authorizing private
bi5ders to construct future subways in New York
civ and operate them for a maximum term of
fftv wears This action was tentatively agreed on
at = long conference held to-day by Senators
Page Foelker Grady. MCCarrcn and White of the
,Stias Committee This bill will succeed similar
hy Travis and others seeking
70 accomplish the end. but providing shorter
contracts The Travis bill provided for twenty
f,a wear operating contract, but attacked by
OK Senator Elsberg short time only five
wears better than the present Elsberg law. The
rap, hill will be submitted a of the
mttee at its regular meeting tomorrow afternoon.
and without doubt will be reported
The constitutional amendments which would
en1pt subway and dock bonds from the 10 cent
dent limit are still slumberns in the Senate
Judiciary Committee
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
VALUATION OF RAILROADS.
Would Take Three Years and Cost $1,000
600. Commissioner Knapp Thinks.

Washington. March 30.-The Senate Committee
Interstate Commerce to-day received d letter
from Chairman Knapp OF tie Interstate Commerce
Commission giving the commissions estimate Of
the Id Toilette bin for official valuation Of rail-
way property. in the main Mr. Knapp quoted from
questions made by Henry &. Adams. statistician
:er Ire commission. in regard similar bill re
ferred him year ago and from the last annual
report q the commission and adds:
While We ale unable 10 form an altogether con-
rlout Judgment. think II not unlikely that
tareo wears would he necessary TO complete the
proposed valuation and that the total expense
Would rerl.arS. not be less than 80 .o"o 600 At
fle SAM. tim have TO believe that
taesc limits would be materially exceeded
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
NONE ALIVE IN HANNA MINE

tanna. wyo. Marcn 3O-Up 10 -o-night none Of
the stxrv-two victims of Saturdays two explosions
q, Mine No l Of the Union Pacific Coal Company.
lad been recovered except the FIVE bodies blown
from, the shaft by explosions OF dust and gas
The condition OF these bodies preclude the posi-
hiIitv that any Of the in the mine survived
the second explosion
An official list OF the known victims contains
sfxtv-tvo names. II II be,.eved by that
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
TO GIVE STEVENS FAMILY 100000

Toxic March 3O-The Emperor has bestowed
,,pon the late Durham White Stevens who was as
sseinated in San Francisco by Corean the decora-
,ion of the Grand Rising sun, the highest order IN
Japan 10000
IT. r.na,ese government will give 10000 ven
"a ho,,t s75 GOO TO family of the murdered
dirIonlat and the Corean government VIII give thein
so 600 ven In all about 100000.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
BRIDGE WORKERS ON STRIKE.

A strike Of one hundred electrical workers ce-
mont r,asons arpenters. cement laborers sheet
metal workers water proofers and others took
nace Yesterday at the ManF'..'n approach TO the
Williamsburg Bridge against the employment of
non-union electrical workers by the Gore Engineer
ing Company. 10. 30s Broadway The strike was
ordered on behalf of the Inside Electrical Workers
Union Unless settlement is reached today IL IS
probable all the men will go out.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
FOR BUREAU OF MINES AND MINING.

Washington. March 3o--Thc proposed establish
Enent th- Department of the Interior of a bureau
Or r-nCs and mining unanimously but unonl-
cisly concurred IN to-day by the House committee
Oh Mines and Mining and IL IS understood that
within week or two the subcommittee to "hlch
several Hiis 20 establish such bureau have been
referred Hill draft bill accomplish that purpose
a1d report il favorably To TIA" fun committee
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
NEGRO BEATEN TO DEATH IN STREET
Woman Companion Disappeared with Man
Whose Blows Fractured His Skull.

John Calais No 500 West f25th street. was
beaten 20 death by ano r negro az East 11stn
street and Madison avenue yesterday afternoon
CalIafss skull fractured and he died as he was
being placed in The Harlem Hospital ambulance
Mrs NIcCfeorga OF No. 90 East 119th street. the
only witness sa5d Calais with woman when
he was attacked. The assaiIant and woman dsap-
peared.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
TO BUILD REPUBLICS BUREAU HOME

Washington. March 30.-Norcross Brothers, OF
Worccs-cr Mass nave obtained the contract for
building fhc home Of the Bureau of American Re
pubiics in Washington, toward which Andrew Car
negie contributed s75O.0oo. The work is TO begin
a. once and II is planned 10 lay the cornerstone
Pita appropriate ceremonies before the ADJOURN
q the rfesent session of Congress
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
SENATOR STEWART SWORN IN.

Washington March 30.-John w Stewart. ap-
nointed by the Governor of Vermont to succeed
Redfleld Proctor. sworn in as a member OF the
Senate to-day.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
OVERDOSE OF DRUG KILLS BANKER

San Francisco. March 30.-Joseph thanno1l, CASH
Ter of TN, Northwestern National Bank, of Phla-
delphia died last night at the Hotel Stewart from
an overdose of a drug administered accidentally
by himself the symptoms pointing 10 morphine
Channor had been visiting the coast.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
REPRESENTATIVES, eoLDFoGLE ILL,

Washington. March 30.-Representatve Henry
NJ Coldfogle. OF New York. suddenly Ill
with acute indigestion the floor OF the House TO-
day, and semoved 10 his apartments. His ply
sician says he is resting comfortably TO- night
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
SENATE LACKS A QUORUM.

Washington. March 3O.-The passage of large
number OF bills minor Importance and an extend
ed discussion of a bill authorize the dammng OF
the Snake River, In Washington. occupied the entire
time of the Senate to-day. The session was brought
to a sudden close by the lack of a quorum
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
s,ssElL APPOINTS ASSISTANT.

,, ,,,,cb 9o charles NJ Bissel fiscal
.-,,eo- NJ state charities. announced today the
n,,,uent of Herbert f. Prescott, of Albany, ms
his denuty with an annual salary OF $3.50 Mr.
prescott, has been secretary TO the hscal super
visor since that department was oisahi1eo' IN iS&
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
TO RESHIP BAKERS BODY TO BOSTON

Hackensack N j.. March 30.-The body of Walter
Raker which has been at Rdgewood for some
weeks awaiting the inquest into his death hnisned
last week will be reshipped 10 Boston on
Wednesday,.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31

Philadelphia. March 30.-Joseph Channon had
been with the Northwestern National Bank of this
citv since its organization, in 1885 He was un-
married and lived with a sister and an aunt in
Germantown. He ffty-two years old.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-31
tapAN REPAYING NATIONAL LOAN.

-. e. ,,orro,S that on April 30 payment VIII be
aI. IF oOa00 yen (about slo.6fo"'o,. as The hfst
tr,a1,r.n, of the redemption of the l"'"""" ven
,,opsl loan This loan will mature next Decen-
The Holly chieftain., 1908-12-18
HOUSE COMMITTEE WILL coNeiO,
ER PRESIDENTS CHARGES
AGAINST cohGREssMEN.
CRITICISM RESENTED
RESOLUTION QUOTES CLAUSES
THAT HINT At cRIMlNALiTY
OF MEMBERS.

Washington.-Repr Per
kins of New York Friday introduced
the following resolution:
Whereas. There was contained in the
sundry civil appropriation bill which
passed Congress at its last session and
became law, a provision in reference
to the employment of the secret service
in the Treasury Department, and,
Whereas, In the message of the
President of the United States to the
two houses of Congress, 1t was stated
In reference to that provision:
1T is not too much to say that this
amendment has been of benefit only,
and could be of benefit only to the
criminal classes and it was further
stated the chief argument in favor Of
the provision was that the Congress
men did not themselves wan to be inVes-
tigated by secret service men, and il
was further stated, but if this is not
considered desirable special excep-
tion could be made in the law, prohibit
ing the use Of the secret service force
in investigating members of Congress.
1t would be far better to do this, than
to do what actually was done, and
strive to prevent or at least hamper
effective action against criminals by
the legislative branch of the govern
ment.' Now, therefore be 1t
Resolved. That committee of five
members of Congress of this House be
appointed by the speaker to consider
the statements contained in the mes
sage of the President and to report to
the House what action, If any, should
be taken in reference thereto"
The resolution was adopted.
In submitting the resolution Mr, Per
kins said:
1.-THE statements made by the PIesi
dent cannot be lightly regarded. They
may be 30 construed by the public AS
to lessen the dignity and thereby i'm
pair the usefulness OF the Congress OF
the United States. 1t can be justly
said, think. that these expressions
were unfortunate. Whether it is enough
to say this, or whether some more for
NAL action should be taken it viii he
for Congress, exercising wise and dis
Greet judgment, TO decide"
The Holly chieftain., 1908-12-18
State Capitol Enlargement.

Denver-Ths News of Friday morn
Ing says: An addition to the State
Capitol building to cost $275,O0O is a
recommendation which Governor Buch.
tel will make In his message to the
Seventeenth General Assembly. The
governors recommendation will be
made as a result OF meeting of the
board of capitol managers yesterday,
when the proposed enlargement was
agreed upon.
The proposed addition will be on
the Grant street side, thus giving the
building almost the exact form of a
cross. 1t will be S0x140 feet, with
basement and three stories, to CORE
spond in all respects with the wings
on the Colfax and Fourteenth avenue
sides. The same kind of granite will
be used In construction.
A movement has been started to or
ganize new mining stock exchange in
Denve.
The sixth annual banquet Of the
Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce
was held on the night of the 10th inst.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-12-18
COMPANY INCORPORATED TO
BUILD AN EXTENSIVE IN
TERURBAN SYSTEM.
STOCKED At s50o,000
PROPOSED ROUTES COVER PRIM
ciPAL SECTIONS OF THREE
LARGE COUNTIES.

Denver.-If the project which has
been launched by a new company is
carried out towns in the San Luis val
ley are to be connected by an interur-
ban electric system built by . COM
pany which will spend over a half
million dollars on the project. Accord
ing 10 incorporation papers filed on
the 9th inst. with the secretary Of
state by the San Luis Valley Interur-
ban Railway Company, the line will ex-
tend through Saguache, Rio Grande
and Conejos counties. 1t will branch
out, running northeasterly from Del
Norte to Center, in Saguache county;
from Monte Vista north to Center;
from Alamosa northeast to Center;
from Center west to Devils Gate res
ervoir on Careno creek in Saguache
county; from Center north to Sa-
guache.
The incorporators are John NJ. Mos
er, f. L. Fleshman, Adam ]. Weiss, w.
w. Adams. Leland A. Bernard, George
w. McGraw and James S. Warren. The
amour: OF capital stock is $500, 900, but
more money will be expended before
the line is finished.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-12-18
The Presidential Vote.

New York-According to figures
compiled by the New York Times, tbd
vote for Taft in the recent election
was 7,G59G86, as compared with
7,623,4S6 for Roosevelt in 1904 The
Democratic vote is given as 6,450 800,
as against 5.077.971 four years ago.
According to the table. the Socialist
vote vas less this year than in 1904,
the respective figures being 401 SOC
and 4o2,28S. Fewer votes were cast
for the Prob bition candidates, the
count standing 22s,014 last fall as com
pared with 25S,5 in the late presi-
dental year.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-12-18
Hard Life Of an lnformer.

The visit Of George Nasztics-now
famous for his disclosures" concern
Inc Slay conspiracy in Croatia-to
Delmatia and Montenegro, was not an
unqualified success. The hand of
every Slav patriot is raised against
him and his life is always in danger.
At Kastelnova when he walked on
the ship he was met with shower of
rotten eggs. AT Ragusa he Jared little
better. for news Of his arrival at
tracted crowds to the landing place,
and the leading inhabitants informed
the police that Nasztics would be
thrown into the Adriatic If he at
tempted to land. Nasztics was seen
to run away and hide himself on re-
ceipt Of this Information. Even at
Mostar railway station he was serious.
ly threatened, but the police saved
him. While in Cettinje he found 1t
impossible to avoid threats and scowls.
and SO left Immediately. The life of
an informer Is hard.-Budapest CORE
spondence Pail Mall Gazette.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-12-18
ponald's Gray Eyes DiIated with sud
den Fear and Horror.

abandon through the canyons and the
clumps Of pines on the soaring sleeps
sing cheerily in the wind and sun.
Donald found it all quite magical.
He had purposed returning home
to Denver In the autumn, but Sumpter
having offered him an interest in the
mine, should they succeed in striking
quartz, he concluded to remain at
least until Christmas. Donald's IA
ther, knowing the value of practical
experience, thought 1t quite as we'll
that his son should stay and rough it
for awhile.
There were deer and bear and
mountain grouse in that lifted, broken
region, but the two young fellows had
little time for hunting them, being
intent on driving the tunnel as rap
idly and with as little delay and ex-
pense as possible. Sumpter had built
q cabin close against the base of a
perpendicular wall of rock at the side
of the canyon in which his claim lay.
In this cabin they lived very snugly,
going down to Ward occasionally to
bring up supplies. Donald had come
up to that country over little rail-
road that runs from Boulder to Ward,
q bit of track upon which the snow
rotary plows are busy most of the
winter.
Towards Christmas the young min
ers began to grow bit lonesome and
restless; they especially grew weary
Of ham and timed meats and longed
for venison, bear, beef, or almost any
sort of flesh food that was fresh.
Snow was heavy on the mountains
and they could get about but little
save upon snowshoes. Donald wished
very ardently that he might go home
for Christmas but made up his mind
that to leave Sumpter in that white,
lonely world would be selfish and
cowardly, SO he remained.
Christmas morning Donald put on
his snowshoes and, fiinging Sumpter's
rife across his shoulder, he declared
hs was going to look for fresh meat.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-12-18
state Y. NJ. c. A. Convention.

An elaborate and interesting pro
gram is being arranged for the twenty
second annual convention Of the Colo
rado Young Mems Christian Associa-
tions, which will be held at Colorado
Springs February to z, 1909. 1t is ex-
pectel that this convention will be the
largest meeting Of association men to
consider religious subjects that has
ever heen held in the Rocky Mountain
region. The committee In charge of
the program has been authorized to
expend more than double what has
ever been spent on any preceding con-
vention
Among the list of leaders are num-
ber OF men of international reputa-
ton, including the following: Dean
Edward /. Bosworth of Oberlin Theo-
logical Seminary; Mr.. G. S. Phelps,
secretary, Toxic, Japan, Y. M. C. A;
Mr.. Clarence b. Willis, general secre-
tary, Milwaukee association; Pres.
John Willis Baer of Occidental Col
lege, Los Angeles; Mr.. John H. Board
man, secretary county department
international committee, Y. NJ. c. A.;
DR.. George ]. Fisher, secretary physi-
cal department, international commit
tee, and Judge Selden P. Spencer of
st. Louis, president OF the last inter-
national convention. In addition to
this exceptionally strong list of lead
ers frcm outside the state, score or
more of strong Colorado business men
have been secured to participate in the
program.
A feature of the convention will be
a complimentary banquet to conven-
ton delegates and business men of
Colorado Springs. Other features will
be Bible studies, evangelistic meetings
and conferences and discussions about
the practical work of the Young Mems
Christian Association. The sessions of
the convention will be open to all
men, whe.uer members of the associa-
tion or not. Program and detailed in
formation may be obtained from the
State office, PIP Association building,
Denver, Colorado.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-12-18
Holland seize. Venezuelan Ship.

Will msted, Cuaracao.-The Dutch
cruiser Gelderiand on Saturday morn
ing captured the Venezuelan coast
guard ship Alix outside Puerto Ca
bello. The Dutch flag was hoisted
over the Alix outside Puerto CabellO
and tie crew OF the Alix was put
ashore. The guard ship was then
manned by Dutch officer and ma
ate during the last session, accepting
though the seizure OF the Alia was
plainly discernible from Puerto Ca
bello, the forts there did not fire upon
the Gelderland.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-12-18
Boundary Bill Passed.

Washington.-The House of Repre-
sentatives Saturday passed a joint res
olution which was adopted by the Sen.
ate durin gthe last session, accepting
and establishing the thirty-seventh par
allel of north latitude, as established by
the Carpenter survey and accepted BY
the Interior Department in 1904, as the
true boundary line between the state
Of Colorado and Oklahoma and the ter
,ritory Of New Mexico. Cook OF Colo
rado favored and Haggott opposed the
resolution.
The Holly chieftain., 1908-12-18
Deep-Laid Plot That Resulted In
Fine Dinner.

"Mrs. Skinem," he timidly began as
the landlady of the boarding house
came to her door in answer to his
knock. Il called to see you just a
moment regarding the Christmas din
ner."
WELL" she asked with a scowl that
made him wish he was thousand
miles away.
"You see," he went on, we've
were talking it over just now, and we
decided that it would be best not to
have turkey or plum pudding or ice
cream on Christmas, as"
stop right where you are, sir
stop right where you are!" cut in the
landlady, angrily. who do you think
is running this boarding house, any
way?"
"Why, you, of course, ma'am."
who provides the meals here at
great trouble and expense?"
You do, my dear Mrs. Skinem."
"Who sees that the people of this
house always get what's best for them
to eat?"
"You-you do, Mrs. Skinem"
Am l a woman, do you think, who
is capable of running first-class
boarding house as one should be
run?" she demanded to know as she
looked him up and down In way to
make his hair curl with fear.
"You-you certainly are," he prompt
ly replied.
We'll, then" she said, "you may go
down and tell the other boarders that,
just as long as am at the head of this
place and pay the rent and buy the
provisions propose to do as see fit,
and l will take no orders, sir, regard
ing the meals"
And instead of the beef stew and
bread pudding that Mrs. Skinem had
planned for the Christmas dinner she
provided a 20pound turkey and
mammoth plum pudding and gallon
of ic9 cream, and she went around
all d.. with chip on her shoulder,