davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
MISCELLANEOUS BILLS PASSED.
Tenement House and tuberculosis Hospital
Measures Among Them.

Albany, April 26.-The Assembly Tonight passed
the Grady bill amending the tenement house
laws It was introduced a the request OF Law
renee Viller, representing the Tenement House
Committee OF the Charity Organization Society,
and was designed 10 ease up the red tape of ex-
fstiny law where It cut into certain owners. An
attenpt to cut out of the present law provision
Ieealizng a certain rope wire fire escape was
killed before the bill could be passed.
The Assembly also passed the bin which will
enable the city of New York to establish tubercu-
losis hospital on Staten Island. The bill was in
froduced at the request of Homer Folks, a re
s,,It of a recent Supreme Court decision denying
the city the right of building a tuberculosis hospi-
tai on Staten Island.
Other measures passed were the ConGer bill pro-
yding for tn, issuing IF 100000 for the improve
ment of the Cayuga and Seneca canals so as to
make them a part Of the aarge canal system, the
nroposition 10 be voted upon At the general cleo
zion this fall which substituted for the Martin
hill and the Cobb bill. which permits railroad cor
1orations and common carriers. with the consent
NJ the Public Service commissions, 10 issue bonds
or other evidence of Indebtedness payable at
reriods OF more than twelve months after date Of
issuance when necessary. for reimbursements of
r,onevs actually eNperle1 for purposes for which
the corporations permitted TO issue bonds
The Weimert uniform divorce bill was defeated
IN tho Assembly having only IS votes in its favor
The NEGATIVE Iote MaS o.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
EVANS MEETS IJICHI.
T7co 1dmraIs Express Their COM
tries FcHctaHOnS.

Los Angeles April 26-Admral II. E. Ijchi.
commander Of the Japanese training squadron now
at San Pedro had a long talk to-day with Rear
,5,iraI PohIev D Evans The two admirals. who
are old friends and who are now staying at the
same hotel discussed International questions in
cIudfng the possibility Of war between the United
States and Japan. They agreed that war De
tween the two nations impossible
i see they have been trying 10 get US in trouble
said Admiral Evans.
Yes" replied Admiral Ijtchi But such thing
is perfectly impossible The United states ana
Ianan understand each other too well Tor any
.nino of that kind The people Of your country
and mine have too deep seated a friendship for
oall, other 10 ever allow any trivial matter to
bring about trouble
i agree with YOU, SAID Aur'li 4 E'''''
Thought is ridiculous. 49,, -, 49,.
sInIiraI iiichi told Admiral Evans that ne was
4aiiehted with his reception at Los AheS!eS. ne
i77'entnd upon the riendliness Of the oHlcidls a.
eT as the press and public. and predlcted tnat ne
and his men would ne 'F"''F
other American ports.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
SUPREME COURT RULINGS.
City Can Compel Railroad Company
to Bridge Streets

Washington. April 26.-That a city can compel a
railroad company to bridge its street crossings
when the street has been established after the
laying Of the tracks just it when the tracks
follow the laying out of the street. held in
effect by the Supreme Court of the United States
to-day in deciding favorably to the city the case
the St Paul. Mnnca polls & Manitoba Railroad
Company and the Great Northern Railway Com
panv agt the City Of Minneapolis. The roads re-
sisted an order from the Minneapolis City Council
requiring them to erect bridge over University
avenue that city. the ground that the street
was laid out after the company had acquired its
right of way and laid its tracks, which they con-
tended imposed the city the responsibility of
making the crossing safe. To-day's decision sus-
tanned the Minnesota Supreme Court. II vas an
nounced by Chief Justice Fuller
The case of the government against the Great
Northern Railroad, in which that company was
fined 5000 for granting rebates shipments Of
sugar for the American Sugar Refining Company
was dismissed at the instance Of the company The
case covered the same points that were involved
in the New York Central case. recently decided in
favor Of the government. in which the fine imposed
s1OS,0p0
The court decided in fa~or of the United Fruit
Company suio brought against it by the American
Banana Company, which sought TO obtain S. 90. 900
under the Sherman antitrust law because Of dam
ages said to have been dore by combinations OF the
United company with other companies. The banana
company. whose plantation is in Panama, com
planned that in July, 1904. Costa Rca in control
where the plantation Is located and costa hlcan
soldiers. instgated by the United company. seized
a portion of the complainants property and had
continued occupy the plantation fotciby. with
much resulting damage. 1t asserted that the
United company, through combination, has
ranged with growers tha' The complainant com
pany cannot purchase bananas for export. The
Circuit Court for the Southern District of New
York which tried the case. held that whatever
damage had been had been due to the acts
Of the Costa Rcan government and not To the
United Fruit COMPANY Justice Holmes, who de-
livered the opinion. said the suit effort 10
apply the Sherman act to foreign Jurisdiction
which could not be done IN such proceeding.
The involving the constitutionality Of the
commodities clause of tho railroad rate law were
not decided.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
NEW ROCHELLE CELEBRATES.

New Rochelle. founded more than three centuries
ago BY the Huguenots. celebrated yesterday on IN
aborate scale IT'S tenth anniversary OF incorpora-
- .s a n,1nicinalirv There was a big parade.
di,.ided into four divisions. which was reviewed
from IN front of the City Hall by Mayors Raymond
of New Rochelle Howe of Mount Vernon and War
rem of Yonkers-
A. the head Of the procession was flying squad
-on of Afrv-hve automobiles. under command OF
Grand Marshal Mahlstedt Many Of the ears be-
Ionged to wealthy residents of New Rochelle and
Iarchn1ont and they were all gayly decorated for
tte occasion Among the automobiles were those Of
C.r,,,au rseIin Justice Keogh OF the supreme
Court NJ NJ Loaram and E. B. Wright
The prize for the best decorated automobile viii
be awarded to William Christian. who drove
limousine car which entirely covered with nat
1,raI roses and carnations The second prize win
go 10 E B Wright whose car was decorated with
Uistaria The grand marshal Of the autoEooile di-
vision was Lieutenant H g PerIey. Of the 10Th IN
fantry National Guard.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
MAY PASS AMENDM ENTS
Continued from first page.

The stenographer's minutes will show it, and
members will recall what 1 now say to be true
So I ask unanimous consent that the journal
be corrected and this bill be advanced 10 the
order of third reading"
Senator McCarren objected on a point Of
order. Senator Cullen, called on by Mr.. Nc
Carren declared that he had objected TO ad-
vanCement of the Public Service law amend
ments. and meant that objection to stand. To
cut the knot Senator Newcomb moved that
the incorrect Journal be corrected, but again
Senator McCarren protested and was upheld
in his point of order by the Lieutenant Gov
ernor.
Senator Newcomb then began to object TO
the advancement to third reading of any bills
raising protest until Senator Raines's Ike
Baker farm bill came along. Senator Ralnes
asked him to withdraw his objection because
it was an important measure affecting the
State Prison Department and the Lunacy Com
mission, and had the Governors approval Mr.
Newcomb would not bulge. Mr- Raines rose,
his face white and twtchng with passion.
Il will resort to the bringing in of a special
rule" he shouted. before will submit to being
buldozed by Senator Newcomb in this fashion
"I don't want to bulldoze anybody neither
do I want to disappoint anybody" declared Mr..
Newcomb. Some millions Of people in the
city 1 represent believe the Public Service
amendments should he considered by the Sen
ate. Under the rules Of this Senate, the
"morgue" Of general orders has been created,
and the people of New York City do not want
to see this bill for transfers for them die in
that morgue"
Does the Senator think this is the way to
get it oUt?" quered Nh Raines.
I don't know what way the suave and
courteous Senator Raines would use" retorted
Newcomb, but I know this bill can be con-
sidered only if brought out of the morgue' by
special rule or by going into order Of busi-
ness which this Senate probably never will
reach"
Several of Senator AIldss financial bills we're
objected to. He asked as a personal favor that
they be advanced. but Senator NewComb knew
nothing about the Senator's mothers illness
When H. learned Of that he withdrew all objec-
tions. Later also he withdrew his objection 10
the advancement Of the Ranes bill, as il would
affect the financial bills. But he did not with
draw objections TO some Of Senator RaineSS
local bills, so Mr. Raines finally served notice
of Intent to suspend the rules one. with the
remark.
I think that will stop all nonsense with that
bin anyway
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
4YEAR-oLD HUNTER SHOWS NERVE.
Can't Catch Birds, but Ably Assists His Older
COMPANION to Explain.

Tired v-or, ont and hungry and badly frightened.
two little BOYS. their eyes red with weeping and
their little hands and faces grmy and streaked by
tears stood at the entrance TO Central Park, IN
Columbus Circle. last night, while a crowd OF men
and women showered questions at them Al TINS
stage of the proceedings policeman walked up TO
the trembling Youngsters and took them in charge
The Older of the two boys could not control the
sobs which shook his little frame, and the tears
would trfckle down his cheeks despite his efforts 10
hide them His companion. with all the dignity OF
his four years. encouraged him With brave woros'
though he could not quite restrain the touch OF
manly sarcasm that was dominant IN his tone
When the little fellows were escorted within the
doors OF the big police station the west osth street
Precinct. and the lieutenant. looking like great
the trouble was. the older boy was overcome with
fresh flood of tears but his little friend stood up
on his toes in his efforts gain height and dig
the wonderful things that had happened to them
both
He gave his as Jack" Connolly four years
old of e6th street and Third and his chum's
name as Jim McGrath. seven years old. OF the
same address They had started out TO Central
Park in the afternoon with the intention of trap
pins, some birds so that they could go with their
bir brothers on the roof and fly them. their
brotbers did the pigeons Luck seemed TO be
against them. sport poor. and they finally de
cided 10 cease their hunt for the day. They could
NOT discover the way home, and wandered about
through the fields and woods, while all the time il
grew darker They glad TO see the big police
man cause they hungry The boys were
sent down 10 the Childrens Society. after they had
been fed by the lieutenant.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
WILL OF GEORGE C. THOMAS.
Bulk of S1OOOO,OOO Estate Shared by Relatives
Some Beouests for Charity.

Philadelphia April 26.-Contrary to expectation
the will OF George c Thomas. which was maze
nubJic to-day did provide largely Tor e''i'es'
nor was the noted collection OF pall'.sS I d, -
as md historical curios placed at the disposal OF
the public. ,.,. g. ,.,ir,,o,ad
The amount of Mir. Thomass wealth is estimated
al s1o0c0oJo OF this he gives each OF ms ul e -
sr;s and daughter $1,CooJo. and deviSeS tAe ''S'
to his widow. including his art gallery
lied ,ets 100000 outright ana contingent be
ouest of nearly $2oOooo more To the Foreign MIS-
sonary Society of the United states the VIII gives
s,-ooco The sum of 2210.G0G is devised to the les
tatol,s widow and children, with the request 'ha'
they distribute it among such tHdil' anu -
- s tho, n,,v select Bequests aggregatns
s17s oop are given to local church bodies ana $lo'Vo
is given TO the Hahnemann Hospital OF Fh-i2da'-
MIN
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
TO ABOLISH 'SLEEPERS"
But Collector Loeb's NeU Order
Man Inconvenience Passengers.

The federai grand jury has not yet been asked to
pass the evidence OF the Identity OF those i'm
plica ed in the smuggling OF the five trunks. with
contents valued $52ooo which we're seized several
weeks ago The federal authorities making
every possible effort To establish clear case before
asking the jury to take action.
Incidentally it learned that the movements
of the manager and employees OF Office in =
Fifth avenue building are being closely watched
The Office though small supplies quantities of me
imported gowns. it is said
Collector Loeb took steps yesterday to knock out
the practice of smuggling goods in "sleepers
Under a new order all leftover baggage found On
the pier Of any incoming steamer or the steamer
itself t~enty-four hours after its arrival will be
sent t. the United States public stores
This new arrangement It is expected. will entail
hardship on incoming passengers In getting their
baggage from the steamer Under the present ar
rangement the passengers make declarations the
way TO New York which are verified by the repre-
sentatives OF the Collector. who so down the Bay
10 meet the incoming steamer As soon as the
baggage is landed on the pier inspector is as
signed to make careful examination Of the effects
of each passenger The baggage is removed BY
the owners.
Whenever any baggage is left over. It IS gathered
together by watchInen in the customs service and
turned over 10 discharging inspectors two OF whom
are assigned each incoming steamer from the
time il leaves Quarantine until II sails from this
port Should the baggage not be called for before
the vessel sails it is to the appraisers stores
and held until called for by the owners There II
is subjected 10 a rigid examination
Many passengers leave their baggage at the PIERS
until they have settled upon their destination
Under the present arrangement IL is left largely 70
the discretion Of the customs inspectors now long
this baggage shall be held before being taken %
The ,,b1fc stores If the held over baggage is sent
70 the public stores within twenty-four hours aIter
the arrival of a vessel. il will mean that larss
proportfon OF the passengers on every incoming
vessel will have TO employ Custom House broker
IN make formal entry before the baggage can De
-e1.asAd Especial inconvenience will be caused 10
passengers arriving on Saturday
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY REPORT.

The annual report OF the HeTleIdI F-IvVV''V -
- ,,s issued YESTERDAY shows profits of $4S0--
25e including $50 92 from securities sold and Sl,4'S-
s42 from royalties dividends interest etc deduct
ing all patent and general expenses hAed ct'1's :
and allowances Tor depreciation ana losses anu
writing off s152i % from factory plants Dl''uehu
.yr,ents were $52I4o-6, deficit OF <ill''5 result
Inc The cnnpany-s total surplus on January 81.
after allowance for the SH1773 deficit for the year
was $6lo2,o52
collections. the report notes. have greatly I'M
nroved Business conditions are slowly mendlhS'
and with resumption of normal dcuVlN 'h'"u7i'-
ont the country the company's present uneInploSed
factory facilities and its large accumulation of
cash Will it is hoped b. prohtably used The cash
en- hama Oh January 81 amounted to 222SS,6il
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
PRIMARY BILL BEATEN
ASSEMBLY TOTE Il TO 80.
Measure 4Uo7cing Hotel Gotham to
Sell Liquor 4lso Defeated.
TRy Telegraph TO The Tribune

Albany Aprjl 26-AssembIyman J. 5. Phillips of
AueGany, unable to get enough votes tonight
to pass his primary hill which was the Republican
organiza ton measure TO meet the demand for pri-
mary reform, and used as an instrument to
defeat Governor HuShess direct primary bill All
Mr. Phillips could raise was "A votes, two snort ol
the number needed. Fifty-six members voted
against the bill including nearly all the Democrats
and many Republicans. The bill provided that in
rural districts primary elections could not be held
before August ! and that twenty days notice must
be given.
Assemblyman Hamn. one Of the advocates of the
direct nominations bill, declared the Phillips bill
was a shell" and gave nothing that the people
wanted in the way of primary reform but' ne
said, 1t is open confession of diseased cohu-
ton and the necessity for action. 1t is faint
recognition of the evils that exist Therefore. as |
look upon this as an initial step in the great evolu-
ton in political methods, l shall vote for the bill.
AssembIymen Bennett Francis and Green. other
advocates of the direct nominations measure voted
for the Phillips bill.
MI Bennett said the bill afforded no relief and
asked TO he excused from voting. Objections were
made after which the Speaker and Clerk Kay B.
Smith resorted to the book of rules, and it was
decided that Mr.. Bennett could be made TO vote
by a majority of the house. When such motion
put a majority stOOd up, ana MI. beliileI'
voted for The bill.
..HvpocritfcaI" silly" and insane are terms
Assemblyman Al Smith used in describing the
present excise laws, when talking for ms Dill 10
enable the Hotel Gotham. IN Ne" holh ~ ~ =,
TO sell liquor But the Assembly quleuy silileu
at his heated invective and defeated his bill by a
vote of 3S to - This is the fourth or hf'h piiI
which has been introduced IN the Legislature
within a few years to enable the Hotel Gotham 10
open bar.
The Assembly passed the 'ant-Joy Tldhle plii'
which makes II larceny for chauffeur or other
person to use automobile without the consent
of the owner: also the Grattan bill giving 10 the
superintendent of Insurance the power OF super
yising the liquidation of insolvent insurance com
panies.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
Calls FUMES NUISANCE.
.Step Taken to Rid Staten Island Of
.JcrSeY Gases.

Albany April 25.-Follov!nE a report by Dr. Eu-
gene H Porter. State Commissioner Of Health that
the gases smokes. fumes and yapors from certain
plants located on Constable Hook y J.. constitute
a public nuisance Governor Hughes tonight sent
q letter and copy OF Commissioner Porter's re-
port to Attorney General . Malley requesting him
to take such legal proceedings in the matter as
may be found advisable for the protection of the
interests Of citizens
Residents Of the county Of Richmond complained
10 the Governor against the smoke and gases from
the New Jersey plants. and Commissioner Porter
found the complaints we'll founded. The Standar I'd
OIL Company has large plant on Constable Hook
Attorney General OMaUey said tonight that he
would communicate with the New Jersey ofticia IS
with view to having conditions remedied.
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
SMALL HOPE FOR DRY" MISSOURI
IRy Telegraph 20 The Tri


Jefferson City, Mo, April 2s-The Senate commit
tee in charge OF il will report out the prohibition
amendment. probably without recommendations
this week according TO Senator Greene, its chair
It is certain the amendment cannot carry in the
Senate unless it is changed. Senators Methudy and
McAllister favor tax rider. and other Senators
believe the Conran amendment. making prohibition
effective January l. 1913 should be stricken out.
Indianapolis April 26-Jackson and White coun-
ties voted dry in local option elections to-day The
total number Of Indiana counties dry is now forty
four
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
wAToHoRN's PLACE NOT FILLED.
Secretary Nagel Says the President Has No
One in Mind for It.
From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington, April 26.-"There is no truth in the
story that Commissioner Watchorn displaced
10 make way for another man." said Secretary
Nagei to-day. so far as I know the President
has IN mind for the office. and he will
give the matter most serious consideration before
the vacancy IS filled. l coming and more
the realization that the Commissioner Ellis
Island has most difficult position fill. and l re-
gard it OF the most important in my de
partment. I am anxious that a capable he
selected for the Office. and certain that until
such is found appointment will be made
Thus far few applications have come TO me, but
am sure that before long my desk will be piled
hgh with them"
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY MEASURE.
Phillips Bill Reported to Senate with Amend
ments Broadening Scope.

Albany April 26-C. W Philhs's bill providing
for a commission TO inquire into the subject Of
employers liability and the cause and prevention
of accidents to workinsmeu. which has passed the
Assembly. was reported by the Senate Finance
Committee tonight in the form of a committee
bill with amendments broadening its scope so as 70
include in addition to the subject named. in
qulrv as to the cause and effect If unemployment
in the state. particularly i'm the city Districts and
into the lack Of adequate labor in other sections
of the state particularly in the farming districts
for the purpose of remedying conditions of the un-
euluIoysd and obtaining better distribution Of labor
The commission Will consist of fourteen mem
bers six TO be appointed by the Governor: three
Senators to be appointed by the Lieutenant Gov
ernor and five Assemblymen to be appointed by the
Speaker. An appropriation Of $4,000 is made for
the expenses OF the commission
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
NOT FORCED TO BUY GREENvALE LAND
o O'MalIey Tells Lunacy Commission 1t Is Not
Restricted on Hospital Site.

Albany, April 2s.-Attorney General O'Maey
gave an opinion to-day to the State Commission in
Lunacy. regarding its power to purchase new
site for state hospital Long Island He holds
that If the present plans for the purchase of a
site AT CireenNaIe are not carried out for any
son and the land actually purchased and con
veyed 70 the state, the commission Will still have
power to buy other lands at other places even
though 1t has gone far TO enter into con-
tracts for the purchase of the tireenvale property
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
PASS QUARANTINE COMMISSION BILL.
Senators Also Unanimous in Favor of Bond
and $500 License for Ticket Spectators.

Albany. April 26.-The bill reported by the Senate
Finance Committee aboshing the quarantine COM
missione1s aid putting their duties up to the
Health Officer of the Port Of New York was passed
unanimously tonight.
Senator Agnew's bill providing for a bond Of
g G0 and license fee Of $500 for theatre ticket
spectators went through without a vote in op-
New-York tribune., 1909-04-27
uJDeE HAND CONFIRMED

Washington, April 26.-The Senate to-day con
1-rn.d N. nomination Of Learned Hand as United
states fudge for the Southern District OF Ne"
York.