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New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
STATE PRISON REPORT.
,SuDeintendent Collins Tells Of Last
Years York.

.,.,,r To-, 15Tbe annual report Of Cornelius
V Collins Superintendent of State Prisons was
made public to-day.
In the fiscal year just closed the expenditure
for +be care and maintenance of the state prisons
was less by S. S5s 60 than in the preceding year
The shipnents of industrial products we're slight
" less than in 1906 The excellent cohoitloh VI
health that has prevailed among the prisoners IN
recent years was maintained and the course OF
operations in prisons was as Wnoie norman anu
satisfactory.
The number Of prisoners in the state prisons at
the close of the year fifteen less than IN the
previous year. but there were thirty-nne more OF
parole. The number of prisoners therefore, IN
the custody and control of the several agents ana
vardeus on September 80 1901 was larger by sixty
four than on the same date in 1906
There were $40 male convfcts in the state pr1s-
ons ON September 90 last. The daily average for
the wear was 3Ss The number OF convicts on
parole on September 80 was 33I The totaI eA-
penditure for and maintenance was s''f'''' %
Superintendent Collins reviews at length the prog
ress made in ten years in legislation ana super
intendents orders. He adds:
If a prisoner offends against the rules OF ths
prison the only method of punlshmenf PEI PEI II T
upon a short allowance and to retain him therein
ence The short allowance of each prisoner so
confined shall be prescribed by the pns siC1S III
whose duty 1t shall be to visit such prisoner anu
examine daily the state of his health untl 1e
prisoner be released from sosa1y % are. insult
cient in their dimensions. badly planned: unsa nj
aary and T5uitff TheT P se @ Is with
aims and methods of the present prison system
There, should be provided at each prison a SePdIdt55
building having a sufficient number or Ilsnt. wen
yentiIaf ed roorny cells in which prisoners may De
detained without risk of injury to their heath ana
in which they can work
In a building of this kind the superintendent
would also conffne those prisoners who, while they
cannot be classed insane so deficient In SELF
restraint and of such violent temper as 10 oe a
menace to the lives of prison officers and fellow
prisoners and degenerate prisoners
MI Collins speaks enthusiastically of the work
of the prison schools. He favors paying larger
percentage of the money earned by the prisoners
to the relief of their destitute families In regard
to the new law changing the penalty for murder
in the second degree the report says:
The act took effect September !, 1901 ana
affected the sentences of 1877 life prisoners VINO
wfre on that date confined in the several prisons
Seventeen of these at once eligible for parole
and twelve of them were 50 released by the Parole
Boa rd in September
The total expenditures for the state hospitals and
the prison for women stated to be 5252 Il
and the daily average population Lose
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
WATER STORAGE AGAIN.
Senator O'NeI to Introduce Reso-
Iution IN Feso Days.
fBv Telegraph to The Tribune.l

Albany jan 15-Friends Of the so-caiied "a.sr aasn
storage grab" which passed the Legislature IN i0'
but was defeated last year. are prepda'"s -,
-. ...o.t ,bts vaar Senator O'Neil. who intro
6uced the bill in the Senate last year, SAID to-day
that he would introduce 1t again within rev days
probably on Monday night This proposi'ion mas
been characterized as attack OF power gen
Grating corporations on the states policy OF forest
preservation and as an attempt 10 denude the Adj
rondacks.
Senator O'Neil's resolution will propose an aheiu
nent to the state constitution adding 10 the pres
emf clause prohibiting the removal of trees from
state forest preserves the following phrase: Ex-
cepting such lands the Legislature SHAH proVide
bv law shall necessarily be used for the storage OF
r,te, for nubIic purposes and the construction Of
dams therefor.
Senator O'Nefl said that he did not Know YET
who would introduce the resolution In the ASSEM-
bIv When asked If the selection of Mr. Merritt
a. natoritv leader might prevent Mr.. Merritt from
handling 1t again this year. rs replied tha' ne
thought II would.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
NEW YORK CITY BILLS.

IBy Telegraph to The Tribune
Albany Jan. 15.-The desire TO legsIate against
anything and everything shows no sign of decreas-
ing and to-day's flood OF bills one of the
heaviest of the session The following relate 10
New York City:
Senator Thompson and Mr.. Foey-Changing the
territory for the accommodation of canal boats
and barges.
Senator Agnew-Providing for a new contract for
the preservation of Grants Tomb and increasin
the maximum which can be appropriated annually
for this work by the Board of Estimate from IS 600
81. 900.
Senator Frawley-DecreaSing the qualifications
Of assistant engineers OF city apartments from
ten ive years experience
Senator rFrawleSr-Empowerng the Controller To
refund assessments real estate acquired for
East River Park. bounded by S6th street East
River and Avenue II.
Mr. De Groot-Authorizng the construction of a.
parkway through cemetery lands from the Fasterr
Parkway to Forest Park,
Mr. Giuck-Empowe ering the superintendent Of
markets TO acquire a triangular strip of propertv
bounded by Seigel, Cook and Morreh streets ana
Bushwick avenue, In Brooklyn. for a public market
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
MILITIA BILL HELD UP.
Grady Gets 4ction Deferred Until
Monday, Endangering Passage.
TBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]


Albany Jan 15.-Although the opening of the Sem
ate session to-day brought opposition to the
SaxeWanwright bill. conforming the National
Guard to the standards of the United States army,
before adjournment Senator Grady had forced it
over until Monday night This is just day be-
fore II must become law if it is be of any use.
The Wainwright bill was substituted for the SAKE
bill which was on the order of final passage in the
Senate Senator Grady explained that he knew OF
no reason why he should oppose the passage of the
bill but asked for twenty minutes recess to con-
fer with his Democratic colleagues in the Assem-
bly who fought it. When the Senate reconvened.
he was full of opposition
1t was explained that unless the bill passed. the
state would lose Sl5oGOo support from the federal
government this year. a bill now before Congress
would extend the time limit of the Dick law. which
expires on January 81. but rather than trust to
that Senator Raines attempted to force the pass
age of the Saxe-Wanwrght measure.
Senator Grady contended that it centralized
power in the hands of the federal Executive. He
declared that if the bill forced through to-day
he would move to reconsider il tomorrow and
would keep up parliamentary obstruction until
next Monday night.
Senator Raines told him to go ahead. saying that
he would insist roll call At this Mr. Grady
said he would debate the bill length and started
in. He had just begcn when Senator Raines con-
sented to make the bill a special order for next
done to secure its signature by Tuesday.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16

his honest judgment was that Taft propabiy
would lose New York State, while Hughes might
IL factionaI resentment persisted after his nomi-
nation.
State Chairman Woodruff has arranged a
weekend party at his Adirondack camp. at
which Speaker Wadsworth. Majority Leader
practically all the Assembly leaders of I'M
portance will be guests. They say 1t is purely
a social affair but the peculiar situation mere
politically and as to the important Legislation
in which Mr. Woodruff is interested causes the
politicians to receive that statement with a
grain of salt There was made pubic To-Day
in resuonse TO questions a reply by Governor
Hughes TO a telegram of congratulation from a
friend in the Republican Club on that body s
enthusia site Endorsement of him. The reply con-
tanned this sentence: THE expression of con-
fdence is warmly appreciated" This was
commented on as being just step further in
expression of feeling as to the efforts to name
him for President than the Governor has gone
before IT is known. though. that he intended
;t as an expression of qualification felt by him.
tbe man rather than any Indication of sentiment
toward the political movement The Governor
has heard nothing from W. Murray Crane of
Massachusetts, but his friends believe that the
less
The Charles E Hughes Club of the 18th AS
semhly District. New York City, to-day nled a
certificate Of incorporation with the Secretary
of State The directors Clarence r. Free
man G. H Davis, Frank Hendrick, S D. LlV-
ingston and w G. Davidson. all of New YORK
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
DISCUSS ALDRICH BILL.
Finance Committee Considers AmeHd-
ments-Senator BacOns Measure.
- - rrinure eur.au.1

washington IAN 15-The Senate COMMITTEES on
Finance held another meeting to-day 10 consi1er
the AIdrfch bill The Hansbrougn proposition 10
substitute board of control for the Secretary ot
the Treasury the Controller Of the Currency ana
the Treasurer Of the United States was rejected
hut a proposition somewhat similar in spirit was
suggested bv Senator Bailey. and II Mr.. Bailey
can put # in proper legal form IL may be adopted
The Railev plan provides that the distribution or
the emergency currency shall be propOrtionate %
bank Capitalization within geographical divisions
OF the country. Senator Hopkins assured the COM
mfttee that despite somewhat conflicting state
ments which had found their way into the Puoto
press he was heartily in favor Of the Dill NJ
A1drich assured the committee that the measl-s
had been reviewed with the President item ~
item. and that it had the fun approval o. ths
Executive The committee will meet again to-
morrow.
Senator Bacon to-day introduced a bill somewhat
similar to the Adrich measure. but Win the rad@
icaIIy different provfso that trust companies and
state banks be authorized 70 issue emergency cur
rencv. subject 70 supervision similar to that now
exercised over national banks by the federal gov
ernmenc Mr.. Bacon contends that the class os
securities on which the emergency currency Is tI
he based is held more largely by trust companies
and state banks than BY national banks Ths
Bacon measure eliminates all railroad bonds. how
oyer so far as can be ascertsined the Bacon hi1
reresens the individual views Of the Senator from
Georgia and. while it is the first comprehensive
measure introduced by member of the Minority
is not representative Of any consensus Of opinion on
that side of the chamber. Senator Daniel mads
the suggestion COMMITTEES that in times Of eulers
gency the tax be removed from state bank circus
lation but did not press il 70 a vote
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
M'CARREN FOES GIRDING UP LoINs.
Preparing for Semi-annual Attack on Strong
holds of Brooklyn Statesman.

The foes of Senator Patrick McCarren are again
gathering for their semannual attack upon the
stronghoids OF the Brooklyn statesman The lead
ers of the assailantsto-be are James SheVhn, once
Boss Hugh McIaughlins chief lieutenant and now
his successor; Borough President Bird S. Coler,
John II. Delaney. whom ''Fingey" Conners long
ago recognized as the real head of the regular
Democratic voters in Kings County, and ex-Sherin
Michael J. Flaherty leader of the Municipal Own
ershiu League. Altogether. these warriors and
their followers, with the aid of Independent
Ieaguers, may be strong enough to keep the reg
ular Democratic candidates from winning ofics
from the Republicans.
McCarren controls every Assembly district or
ranzation in Brooklyn, and there is small likel-
hood that he will lose his grip for some time to
come
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
HUGHES APPROVES BILLS.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune


Albany, Jan. 15.-Governor Hughes declared to-
day his approval of the amended Agnew-Hart anti
racetrack gambling bills. providing a penalty of
Imprisonment.
My attitude is" said he. that in an affair
where interests big the racing associations
are concerned fine means nothing. The law in
such things is practically selfexecung. II IL pro-
vides for Imprisonment betting will cease II
it permits fines they viii be paid and betting will
continue
No date has Yet been nxed for a public hearing
on the bills. Chairman Murphy OF the Assembly
Codes Committee said to-day that no application
had been made for a hearing. Senator Hill. Of
Buffalo. chairman OF the Senate committee, was
in Buffalo to-day. The ntToducers OF the bin say
they will not ask for a hearing
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
OBJECTS TO TREATY ON WIRELESS.

Washington. Jan. I5-The Senate Committee on
Foreign Relations gave a hearing to-day to John
w Criggs, ex-Attorney General. who presented
the objections of the MaTconi Wireless Telegraph
Company to certain features of the treaty of Ber
lin In regard TO wireless telegraphy regulations
That company objects particularly to the provi-
sion of the treaty requiring ships of all nations
concerned in IT to exchange forward aerograms
regardless of the system operating them. Mr.
Griggs maintained that through n general inter
change of messages the Marconi company would
not be protected in its right to maintain its in
vention for its ends He contended that its
uatepts would thus be tnfringed.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
ASKS ABOUT PANAMA BOND AWARDS.
Senate Calls on Secretary Ccrtelyou for
information

Washington. Jan f5.-The Senate to-day adopted
Mr. CuIbersous resolution directing the Secretary
Of the Trpa s,Irv to communicate to the Senate ths
amount OF circulating notes issued by each ma
ticnaI bank to which Panama bonds were awarded
in consequence of the award OF such bonds N
calling up his resolution Mr.. CulbeTsOn inquired
whether the Secretary had responded 70 the resou-
ton adopted before the holidays calling for spe%
cffc information concerning the Panama bond IS
sue and was told by the Vice-President thar rd'
such reply had come to his desk
Senator AIdrich said that he had expected ths
report to-day and he did not know the reason fos
deIav He withdrew his objection to action ths
resolution. which then passed. Mr- CuIbersoI
remarkng that he wished have it acted On n
order that there should he question about have
ing an answer by the Secretary Of the Treasury On
his specific inquiry.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
MR. OSBORNE CONFIRMED.
No Debate an Senate, but Grady
Reads Memorandum.

Albany Ian 15-The nomination by Governor
Hughes OF Thomas NJ. Osborne, of Auburn as a
member OF the Public Service Commission In the "a
District for the expiring February l. lSli was
confirmed by the Senate to-day without debate
BY unanimous consent, Minority Leader GFauy
read dissenting memorandum submitted by the
Democratic members of the Finance Committee
Grady, Mullaney and Ramsperger, which said. in
part:
With the confirmation OF this nomination the
would be completed. and that result would exclude
from representation on the commission the vast
body of wage earners directly ana most intlma tely
concerned in the operation of the public utilities
affected by the statute under which the commission
created
In the nominations submitted 10 the Senate no
recognition whatever has been given to any ele-
1enf of our citizenship unless in complete accord
with the Executive and in degree contributing
TO his election when candidate.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
TO ABOLISH GRADE CROSSINGS.
Central Submits Two Plans for Safety at
0ssiuing.

Albany Jan 15-The New York Central q Huo-
son River Railroad Company has submitted TO the
puh1ic Service Commission in the ID Distrlct
two plans for the elimination OF grade crosshES
b -. aioc+ric zone of the road at Ossining One
calls for the elevation of the tracks at cost OF
sa.AAon divided under the law between the COM
nanx state and the village and the other PROVIDES
that the tracks be left as at present ana lot 'he
construction of overhead railroad bridges at cost
of s1ql 600 Should the first plan be adopted there
xvouId be an additional expense of $4,000 to the
cornnany for additional trackase and station tacl-
ties The second plan involves an extra cost TO
the companv of S5S2 600. Representatives of the
village of Ossining disagree the plan to be
adopted.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
TO HOLD STATE FAIR WEEK OF SEPT Il
Bills Approving Plan of Green G. Wicks for
Permanent improvements Introduced

Albany Ian 1s-The state fair at Syracuse this
wear will be held during the week of September IL
This date was agreed OH to-day at a meeting here
Of the State Fair Commission.
Bills approving the plan of Green & Wlcks. or
Buffalo to the special committee of the State Fair
Commission providing for permanent scheme of
development of buildings and property at the SYRIA
clse grounds introduced in both houses OF
the Legislature to-day by Senator White and As
-o,,,F1,-roan Rosbsrt They also introduced bills,
recommended by the special committee approprlat-
ing 5000 600 for the construction of manufacturers
and liberal arts building the fair grounds.
Probably other apprcrraton for improvements VIII
i,a asked this year.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
NEWARK DRYeoops FIRM ASSIGNS.

Beatty & Montgomery. drygoods merchants. VIA
conduct stores in Newark. Paterson. Elizabeth ard
Bayonne. made an assignments yesterday in New
ark TO their counsel. NJ. T. Barrett formerly .
State Senator for the benefit OF their creditors As
result Of the assignment all the stores OF the
Germ were closed. The assets placed at Sc@s
and the liabilities at s30Oa
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
WHY HoKE SMITH FAvORs TAFT.

TBy Telegraph The Tribune
Atlanta Jan. 15.-Asked why he hopes Secretary
Taft will be the Republican candidate for Presi-
dent Governor Hoke Smith declared to-day that he
favored Taft because he the safest and best
man mentioned as Republican candidate. He be
1;eyes that Bryan will be the Democratic nominee,
and hopes he will win, but says that IF must
have Republican President, Secretary Taft would
emit the South better than any other He is
sound and safe
Governor Smith thinks that If the Republicans
elect their man. Taft would he fairer to the South
than any other man in the party.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
TORPEDO BOATS TO VISIT sUENos AYRes

Washington Jan. 15.-On the invitation of the Ar
gentine government. Commander Cone has been
instructed make special visit to Buenos Ayres
with torpedo boat otilIa when the little vessels
reach Montevideo. The distance from the latter
port TO the Argentine ptal Is only 120 miles, but
the voyage is not possible for the battleshp feet
owing lack OF water
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
FRENCH COMMANDER SUSPENDED.

Toulon Jan. l5-A court martial has found Com
mander Mauger responsible for the loss OF the
cruiser Chanzy, in the Chusan Channel off the
east coast of China. May 2o 1907. and sentenced
him TO three years suspension from service and
10 nav the costs OF the proceedings Commander
Mauser was defended by Captain Jaures. brother
az the Socialist leader In the Chamber Of Deputies
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
WoMAN's SUFFRAGE RESOLUTION.

TBy Telegraph to The Tribune.l
Albany IAN. 15.-Within few days Senator
Hill of Buffalo and Assembly lyman Lee of Brook
lyn will introduce in the Legislature resolution
proposing an amendment to the state constitution
to allow wcTHen to vote all elections. Mrs.
Mary z. Craigie. OF New York representing
wornans suffrage interests. was in Albany to-day
and held conference with Assemblynan Lee.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
FAIRBANKS SECRETARY A CANDIDATE

Peru Ind. Jan. 15-George b. Lockwood. private
secretary to Vice President Charles w Fairbanks,
announced to-day his candidacy for the Republican
nomination for Congress in the 11th District.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16
MESSENGERS OF PEACE.
THE FESTIVITIES At RIO.
Dispatch by Mr. Roosevelt to BrdStt
on Visit of Battleships.

Washington JAN 15-Somethng more than
the usual degree of Importance attaches TO the
felicitous exchanges between the Presidents OF
America and Brazil over the visit OF Admiral
Evanss fleet to Rio owing to the signif1cant
expression used by President Roosevelt In ac-
counting for the mission of the battleship fleet
The correspondence by cable. made public to-
day, follows
Petropolis January IA, 1908.
President Theodore Roosevelt, washington:
This afternoon | had the great pleasure or re-
ceiving and becoming personally acquainted
with the admrals and captains of the American
feet en- route TO the Pacific Ocean. congrat-
uate you on the successful arrival OF SO power
full and well drilled a. feet at no DE Jaheiro,
and | take keen pleasure in informing you that
the peope of capital spontaneously ana
enthusiastically Joined the Brazilian naval au-
thortties from the very first moment IN tne
demonstrations of fraternity and friendship
toward the American sailors and the great re-
public of the North. for whose glory all bTazn
utters the most cordial wishes
ALFONSO PENNA.
President of Brazil.
The White House, Washington.
January Is, 1908
President Alfonso Penn. Rio de Janeiro:
thank you for the kind message which you
were SO good to send me upon the ARRIVAL OF
the American fleet at Rio It has given me ana
will give the American people the liveliest salts
faction We are all very sensible of the cour-
tesy and distinguished hospitality with Whlch the
government and people of Brazil have received
our officers and sailors The Warshlps OF
America exist for other purpose than 10 pro
tect peace against possible aggression and JUS
tice against possible oppression AS between
the United States and Brazil these ships are not
memo war. but are messengers or 1rlehusnip
and goodwill. commissioned to celebrate with
YOU the long continued and never to- be broken
amity and helpfulness of the two great repub-
lies THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-16

PILES Cured IN TO IL DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed any cass
of Itching Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 8
20 II days money refunded. Soc,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-04-30
TILLINGHAST IS
OUT OF BELMONT
DIFFERENCES WITH LARGE
STOCKHOLDERS GIVEN
AS REASON.

PHILADELPHIA, April 29.-At a
meeting of the board of directors of
the Tonopah Belmont Development
Company, the resignation of Vice
President Morgan Tillinghast was
presented and accepted. President
Park will be manager in his place
and will go West about May LIST to
make an inspection of the. property.
The title of S. H. Brady was changed
to general superintendent and he will
have full and complete charge at the
mines.
Mr.. Tillinghast's stated reason for
resigning was that he desires to give
all his time to the development Of
the Monica mines. 1t is understood,
however, that there were differences
between him and large stockholders
of the company in regard to certain
other transactions in other COM
panies.
The election of vice-president in
Mr.. Tillinghast's place will take
place at special meeting to be held
shortly. At the annual meeting OF
shareholders, May 5th, it is believed
that there will be changes in the
board. Mr.. C. A. Heller will continue
as secretary and treasurer of the
company
A meeting of the Jim Butler Com.
pany will be held this week, at whic1
it is understood Mr.. Tillinghast will
resign from his official capacity il
that company. Mr.. Tillinghast is go
ing within short time to the Monics
property, of which he owns a con
trolling interest, and will devote al
his attention to it for several months
Mr.. R. G. Park is treasurer and {
large shareholder of Monica.