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New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
CLOSING JERSEY SESSION
Lawmakers Busy Until Past
Midnight Trying to Finish.
HITCH AT THE LAST MINUTE
House Finally Agrees with senate
on Bill for Commission Gov
ernment in Cities.
,pv rs,eorapb to The Tribune. ]

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Trenton \. j.. April 2l.-Despite the e'-
forts Of the leaders TO bring about a S'ne
die adjournment of the Legislature ooth
hrancbes were at work at an early hou'
this morning. but under conditions iar o'''
ferent from those which marKed si'c '''"
ing sessions Of year ago. >,
Speaker Kenny had the House III i'''
control. and az result the closing sce"e'
in the lower branch were exceeuihsH
funereal as compared with those or ias'
wear. The cause OF the change OF the
leaders plans regarding early Adjournment
was the adoption OF the Walsh bill. provid-
ing for a commission form OF government
I'm cities. which, after bitter nght IN the
House. was finally given rver to CONFER
ence committee for agreement.
The bill as Il originally passed the House
provided for the adoption OF this plan Oh
government IL 10 per cent OF the voters at
the last general election approved or H.
The Senate. however changed this provis-
ion to 26 per cent of the voters, and every
effort wa. made by the Governor and the
supporters OF the measure 10 force inc
Senate provision through ;he House.
II was not until after midnight that the
Joint conference committee on commission
foIm OF government agreed on compro-
mise bill The bill as agreed on makes ID
per cent OF the total vote cast az the last
election as basis for approval o. the
plan.
The LEGISLATURE adjourned without ratity-
ing the proposed amendment to the federai
Constitution authorizing Congress 10 levy
ar income tax. The House agreed to rat'-
fcation. but tho proposition failed In the
Senate.
The I35th Now Jersey Legislature VIII 60
down in the annals of the state as the
producer OF more progressive legislation
than any of IT'S predecessors. Not alone
was the Geran bill looked upon as the
most formidable primary and election re-
form measure adopted by any state made
a law. but a corrupt practices act far more
strenuous than any one in use has made
it's way TO the statute books. In addition
10 these measures, drastic public utilities
bill was also signed by the Governor, one
with a string 70 it, and carrying out Gov
ernor Wilson'S idea Of jail term Tor the
offender OF its provisions.
All these measures were passed through
the influence Of The Governor, aided by the
hearty cooperation Of Republican Sen
ate. as the only opposition 10 the measures
favored by the Governor came from the
Democratic majority in the House.
Governor Wilson said tonight that he
felt that he was simply expressing a uni
yersa sentiment in saying that the session
lust closing was one remarkable for good
feeling and achievement.
II think il will always be remembered y
lie said "ss extraordinary in this. that 1t
witnessed the fulflment by the Legislature
OF every important campaign pledge.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
HARD TASK FOR AMERICA
English Comment on the Diff
Guilty of Intervention.

London. April 22.-The weekly news
papers comment on the formidable task
that would be involved In American IN
tervention in Mexico. "The Spectator
makes a comparison Of the situation on
the North American continent ana
Great Britain's difficulties in the South
African war. If Great Britain, 1t asks
needed 100000 men and two years OF
operations to subjugate million Beers
occupying a region half the size of Mex
ico, how many troops would the uniteo
states require to deal with 14,WpWo
Mexicans?
The article expresses the greatest
friendlincss for the United States ana
hopes that country will not abandon the
Monroe Doctrine. but it urges that there
Is imminent danger in insisting on Mon
roeism without having the means TO
make GOOD the doctrine
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
SITUATION CLEARING up
Modified Reply from Mexico
Considered Satisfactory.
ENFORCING NEUTRALITYlAW
War Department Sends Further
Orders to Border Commanders
and Calls for Report.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. April 1.-THE Mexican sit
uation cleared somewhat to-day. Advices
were received from Ambassador Wilson TO
the effect that the reply to President TAFT
protest against endangering the lives and
nronertv of American citizens along the
border had been modified and that IT was
row IN an entirely satisfactory form. The
text has not reached Washington and Is
not expected for some days. as IL is com
ing bv mail Meanwhile. however, the ad-
ministration processes to be satished WIN
the assurances received from Ambassador
Wilson.
Great satisfaction was expressed al the
White House over the Information that
Blatt and Converse. the two Americans
who were taken prisoners by Mexicans OH
what this government believes 10 have oeen
American SOIL had been ordered released
There is obvious anxiety on the part OF
the administration to have the Mexican
situation and the exchange OF diplomatic
notes treated as a closed incident. and the
earnest hope is expressed that no further
Developments will complicate the SITUATION
The government is seeking 10 collect eS'
peditiously a complete report OF all 'he
facts bearing on the question OF Amerl-
can neutrality in the border warfare ]"
order to be able to make prompt fe-
sponse 10 Mexico's representations WIN
that purpose in view the War Department
to-day sent a second telegram TO Colonel
Skunk, commanding the troops at Douglas
Ariz asking him to hurry his report on
all the incidents affecting the United states
in the battle of Aqua Prieta.
hot MaxiCn have complaint o.
lack of precautions by the United States
10 prevent violations of neutrality, the war
Department repeated by telegraph It's re-
cent instructions 20 the commanding OIL
GERS of the departments of Texas. Colorado
and California, the three military divisions
covering the entire Southern border. THESE
orders forbid any American soldier 10 cross
the international border and provide Tor
disarming and holding until further orders
all combatants crossing into the United
States.
In view OF reports that some citizens or
FL Paso. Tex. might adopt armed retalia-
tory measures in case any American on
this side were injured by an attack on
Juarez. the department also instructed
Colonel Steever. commanding the troops
AT FL Paso to take necessary steps to pre-
vent any such action. and TO this end hold
such troops as you have available ready
TO meet any emergency"
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
BOY DIES IN FIRE AT ISLAND
Smoke Smothers Lad and Flames Al
most Reach Luna Park.

In the absence Of his parents. Leroy
Jackson. q four-year-old negro boy. was
suffocated by smoke In his home. No. los
West 18th street. Coney Island, last night.
and for time Luna Park was threatened
By Ere. The boy was rescued from the
burning building by George Psyton,
switchman employed by the Brooklyn Rap
id Transit Company. but he died before
DR. Creenwald. Of the Kings County Hos
ptal, arrived.
The house was destroyed. and only the
prompt action of the fremen prevented the
flames reaching the west wall OF the amuse-
ment park, few feet away. The damage
is estimated AT s. 90
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
GOVERNOR EXPLAINS MISTAKE
Says Buchanan's Name Was on List
Handed to Him for Appointment

Albany, April Ex-Governor Dix ,o.day
explained how William !. Buchanan .,
Buralo. who died about two wears o.
was appointed by him as a delegate fror,
the state OF New York to the third ra,,o.a,
peace congress. which will meet In p.lr
more on May :. The explanation was ,ha,
an old list OF men who had been ae,,vs ,n
promoting peace between the nations h,a
been handed to him, and. noting ,b., wr
Buchanan had been delegate 70 nr.,.,S,'.
conferences he considered tha, ,his ,.,.
would justify him In making the an,o,n,
ment. "PP"'"'
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
SEES VICTORY FOR REBELS
Peace Ahead, for Federals Are
Bottled Up, Says Mr.. Scrugham.
IBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune. !


Cincinnati. April 2l.-Georgc r. Scrug-
ham of this city who was prominent in
New York insurance investigation few
years ago. is back home after number
of weeks passed in the heart of tho Mexi-
can war zone at FL Paso aud Eagle Pass
Scrughsm sees peace ahead and victory
for the reyolutionists.
Francisco Madero has the federal
troops bottled UP in the towns Of Chlhua-
hus. Juarez, Aqua Prieta and Hermosillo,
while he has full possession OF all the out
lying territory with its supplies, said Mr.
Scrugham. Such being the case. and
with the insurgent cause growing all over
Mexico, il is small wonder that President
Diaz and all true patriots who have the
welfare of the country at heart are now
lending every assistance 10 bring about an
immediate understanding with the Nader
lists"
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
DYNAMITE JOHNNY" GUEST
Veterans Give Dinner at Havana in
Honor of Noted Filibuster.

Havana, April 2l.-Former comrades in
arms and personal friends of Captain John
o OBrien. better known 10 Americans as
"DynaMte johnny OBrien, gathered at
a dinner at the Hotel Plaza last night
given by the Spanish War Veterans in
honor OF the seventy-irst birthday OF the
noted hubuster, who is now port pilot
here.
Among those present were General Carlos
Garcia V Velez General Monteagudo. com
rander-n-chiet OF the Cuban forces Cen
cral Nunez. Ex-Governor of Havana; Colo
mel Charles Hernandez. Colonel Carlos
Aguirre. Colonel Elseo Cartaya, Captain
r J.. Huston. Captain w. r. Smith, Sir
William Reddng and DR.. ID. T. Lame. The
commander OF the Havana Camp OF VET
Grams presided. and many tributes were
paid 70 Captain Brien for his services 10
Cuba Libre"
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
LEES PRESENTS LETTER TO DIl
Patient Says Lamb Admits He Has No
Insanity Symptoms.

Albany. April 2l.-In support OF his con-
tention that sane inmates are being de-
tanned at the Matteawan State Hospltal
for Criminal Insane. Norman A. Lees. OF
New York. to-day presented a letter to
Governor Dix from Lionel NJ. Cole. n
patient at the institution. who complains
that he IS being Illegally detained.
Cole alleges that DR.. Robert r.. Lamb
medical superintendent of the hospital had
admitted that he shows no symptoms u,
actual mental disease. but asserts that n.
declared he would never certify to his ro.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
WANT DIAZ TO RESIGN
Students to Make Demand
Madero Ultimatum Ignored.

Mexico CITY. April 2i.-Whne all devout
Catholics. at the request of the Archbishop
to-day began to join In Il prayer FOR the
establishment of peace. official Mexico
sees no way To avoid the conflict at Juarez
still refusing to treat with the rebels, the
government has ignored the "Htimatum"
issued by Francisco 7. Madero, jr that
Diaz resign the Presidency.
At mass meeting tonight the students
of the national schools decided 10 join the
peaceful wing Of the revolution and ask
President Diaz to resign.
As q political factor the student body OF
the capital is unimportant. but residents of
the city have not forgotten that the riots
against Americans last November had their
inception among the students.
What form the demonstration may take
is not known. Four schools. Law. Mines
Medicine and Agriculture. were represented
at a mass meeting tonight. 4 circular de-
harding DiaZ's resignation Will be printed
and distributed tomorrow
Tomorrow another meeting will he held
anu all viii be asked to sign one OF these
circulars Then The entire body viii call
on the executive and deliver the document
10 him
Mexican officers to-day would not admit
the receipt Of Madero's promise not to AZ
tack Juarez for twenty-four hours more
and his demand for the resignation OF
President Diaz. Unohicially. however. it is
known that the demand VAS received. 70
admit its receipt would be To recognize the
rcvolutionsts
That President Dia5 thinks Of Yielding
I" Madcro's demand that he resign Is not
r. garded as the remotest possibility.
Tomorrow the Chamber OF Deputies will
debate the Bulnes no reelection bill and
act on II. That it viii he passed is assured.
The Neutral Red Cross Society" whose
members include some OF The better ole-
uenis here. Was formed to-day The
society will treat both federals and rebels
Oh the field OF battle.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
WISCONSIN DEPOSIT GUARANTEE
New Bill Affecting State Banks Intro
duced in Senate.

Madison, Wis, April IA new bill pro-
viding for a bank deposit guarantee fund
has been introduced in the upper house
OF the Wisconsin Legislature. This bill rs
expected 10 take the place Of ono introduced
earlier in the session.
the new bill requires state banks 20 set
aside a sum equal to one-half Of per cen,
of their average deposits each year for a
period of four years. when the fund viii
amount to per cent Of the total deposits.
This fund is to be used to insure tho
payment of depositors Of any state bank
that may fail The bill provides that the
a aggregato Of the paid-up capital together
with the surplus. shall ALWAYS equal or ey-
ceed 10 per cent of the deposit liabilities.
The act is not 10 go into effect unless
approved by the voters Of the state at the
election Of 1912.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
CHICAGO PHONE COMPETITION
Judge Kohlsaat Gives Independent
Company Entrance Into City.

Chicago April 2l.--JudGe G. G. kohlsaat
in the United States Circuit Court to-day
authorized the receivers Of the Interstate
Independent Telephone and Telegraph
Company 10 enter into "A traffic agreement
with the Illinois Tunnel Company. The
agreement will give the independent com
many an entrance into Chicago.
Connection will he made according TO
the proposed agreement. with independent
exchanges in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky.
Ohio. Michigan. Missouri Tennessee, Iowa,
WISCONSIN and Minnesota.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
KNOCKED MEXICAN DOWN
Two Americans Assault Federal
Official in Douglas.

Douglas. Ariz.. April 2l-Iesus j. Mareho'
secretary to Francisco Chiapa, one OF the
federal commanders in Aqua Prieta, ana
Captain Carlos Campos came across the
line into Douglas tonight.
Campos was taken 10 the City Han Dy
civil authorities. but before a charge could
be preferred Colonel Sibley. L. S. a.. APP
peared and advised that the Mexican on,-
cial be escorted to the border to avoid dan
ger of violence.
In the meantime two Americans assault
ed Moreno on the street and knocked him
down. They escaped.
Moreno has served as postmaster of Moe
tezuma and Nacozari, and always was
courteous to Americans who had business
with him.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
WANT THE TROOPS WITHDRAWN
Berger, the Socialist, Presents Big
Petitions to House.

Washington, April 21-Ninety thousand
citizens OF the United States petitioned
Congress to-day to withdraw the troops
from the Mexican border. j required three
men 10 carry 10 the Speakers platform tho
huge bundles of petitions submitted by
Victor Berger, the Socialist member from
Wisconsin.
What is all this?" asked Speaker Clark
IN surprise.
Mr.. Berger explained that the petitions
had been received from residents Of every
state except Delaware and from every ter
ritory except Alaska. They declare that
the presence OF the troops is aiding in the
suppression Of what the petitioners believe
TO be a just struggle for liberty.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
BILL FOR BOND ISSUE SOON
Will Provide for sls,OoO,OOO for Canal
Terminal Construction.

Albany, April "A bill providing for the
submission to the people at the next gen.
era election the proposition OF issuing
100000 in bonds for the construction Of
barge canal terminals i'm various cities of
the state is expected TO he introduced in
the Legislature next week.
II was estimated by the terminal con-
ference that the total cost for these i'm
provements would be sls.6oO 600. but certain
changes have increased this estimate
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
NO NEGRO RAILWAY PROJECT
Booker T. Washington S Private Secrc.
tary Denies Texas Report.

Tuskegee. Ala. April 2l 90 The report
which originated yesterday in Dallas Tex,
that DR.. Booker T. Washington and
number Of wealthy Northern negroes would
try 10 gain control Of the International &c
Great Northern Railroad was denied here
to-day by Emmet J. Scott. private secre-
tarv TO the negro educator According TO
the report. they were to try TO buy the con-
trolling interest I'm the road at the re-
ceivership sale III Palestine, Tex, on
Nav Ii
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
EMILIO MADERO IN PRISON,

San Antonio. Tex, April 2l.-Emlio Ma
dero brother Of the rebel leader. has been
imprisoned at San Pedro. Mexico. accord
ing TO advices received by members Of the
family here. Emilio, they say. has held
aloof from the revolution. and they are at
a loss 10 explain his arrest. san Pedro is
on the National Railroad of Mexico. in
Coahuila. between Monterey and Torreon
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
LOST IMMIGRANT GIRLS
Miss Abbott Says 800 Disap.
peared Last Year.

Indianapolis. April 21.-"Eighteen hun
dred immigrant girls were lost track Of
after having been received at Ellis Island
and put aboard trains for Chicago and
other points in the West in the last year
and half" said Miss Grace Abbott. OF
Hull House. Chicago. to-day. Her remark
was brought out in q discussion az the ti-
ennial convention of the Young Women's
Christian Association Of the problem Of
caring for immigrant girls.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
ANOTHER RATE SUSPENSION.

Washington. April 2l.--A further suspen-
sion 10 October q of increased freight rates
on lumber. shingles and similar commodi-
ties, made by the transcontinental freight
bureau, was ordered to-day by the Inter-
state Corpmerce Commission The proposed
advances originally were suspended until
April o. but the commission finds itself
unable TO determine the propriety Of the
advances by that time.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
MANENY PLANS NEW BUREAU
Borough President Wants TO Facilitat.
Information Seekers.

Borough President McAneny IL work,n,
for the establishment Of bureau Of IN.
formation on municipal topics. which h. b..
Iieves would be Of great value 70 citizen,
and would save the time Of employees In IN.
various city departments who are now
asked for information which can be had
only. I'm departments other than those n
which citizens make application.
n IS believed that such bureau couI,
NOT only supply directly much OF the 4,
formation that Is sought. but could inform
annlicants in Just what departments 'hey
co,,ld obtain further information along n.
fines required.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
WOULD MAKE CAPITOL FIRePRooF

Albany April 2l-Cubtt Costing. Of
Kent, England. has "A plan for making
every room in the Capitol freproor. ac-
cording 20 a letter received from him by
Secretary of State Lazansky. Mr.. Costing
who says he Is friend Of eX-President
Roosevelt. Is TO cross the Atlantic soon TO
take up the matter with the proper authori-
ties.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
JAIL FOR II ELECTION OFFICIALS

New orleans. April 2i-Twel,e New Or
leans election officials. who recently plead
ed guilty to violating the state election
laws, were each sentenced To eight months
Imprisonment In the PARISH prison.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22

tborized to establish day nurseries for n.
free admission of children under ten ven.
OF age In bill Of Assemblyman RoyjaS
which was signed by Governor Dix to-,laS
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
DIX SIGNS NEW YORK cIrx MI,

Aipany April 2L-The Commissioners .,
Charities OF New York CIV yt,n u
proval Of the Board of Es,,r,a,a VIC ap'
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
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N. Y. City. will entitle sender to one
Fanscore. a combined Baseball Cal
endar, Schedule of Home Teams and
Score Book.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22

shall have the order. You may regard
the thing as accomplished. for l SHAH
write the note at once. He reached for
raper and pen.
"'But Mr.. President | said to MIN,
there is another boy up there VINO ~ III
the same boat with my son. He Is none
the less guilty nor none the less innocent.
feel that If my son Is TO be ireeu' he
should be let go, too
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22

San Antonio. Tex. April 21.--Brigadier
General Duncan. commanding the De-
oartment Of Texas. is preparing for emer-
Cencies at Juarez and other border points.
Instructions for their guidance were sent
to the officers i'm command on the border
today What the instructions are Gen
cral Duncan refused to say.
New-York tribune., 1911-04-22
Will Be Freed Soon.

Mr.. Converse will leave here to-mor-
and reach Ell Paso on Tuesday night or
Wednesday morning. The order will not
be in the nature Of a pardon, but will
direct the federal authorities at Juare5
10 give Converse and Ba:t into the GUS
tody of the elder Converse. ... o.. g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-09-14
CUPID A BUSY BOY.
State Fair Has Made Business for
Probate Court.

With the state fair, came Dan Cupied
and he is producing more business for
the probate court this week than Judge
Schoch has known in several months.
least temporary quarters in Topeka is
evidenced by the fact that more licenses
have been issued in four days this week
than in any similar period this year.
Somehow the noise of brass bands,
the sound of gong at the race track and
the promising speeches of the barkers
at the fair grounds has been too much
for the Semi Centennial visitors and
they have taken their cases to Judge
Schoch to be remedied. For once, at
least the marriage license business in
Topeka has overshadowed the divorce
record and hope is restored.
In just three hours this morning,
three promising pairs vent to Judge
Schoch for relief-and got it. Fred
Oberer and Merriam Brentnall, both of
Topeka. were waiting on the court
house steps this morning when the
first clerk in the probate court appear
ed. They We're happy as they left the
building with the required documents
and made plans for the afternoon races.
Then came Samuel J. Richmond. On
his arm was Gertrude NJ. Black-who
wore perfectly white dress and had
made extensive plans for the wedding
that was handled by Judge Schoch.
Richmond and Miss Black came to To-
peka from Hoyt Monday morning and
grounds. 1t has been a great week for
them and there was but one thing to
conplete their happiness. Judge Schoch
attended to that one detail today in
about Is minutes.
While the court was busy with a
puzzling habeus corpus proceeding,
John Quincy and Mary Woodson, both
of wichita, sat aDxiously in the court s
private Office. Miss Woodson blushed
and Quincy admitted she was nervous
because of the delay. It was nearly
noon when the court found a breathing
spell and blended the two hearts from
the Peerless Princess
Just as Judge Sehoch prepared to
close his office for the day Wednesday.
Clarence Nudsen of Topeka, appeared
in the doorway with Laura Andrews,
whose home is at Levant. They wanted
the same relief that others had de-
manded.
There is still another day of the big
fair and Saturday the circus comes to
town. With the increase of heart
beats in the closing hours of the fair
and with the approach of the big show,
Judge Schoch is certain that this week
will eclipse anything in the history of
the office.