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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
MERCHANTS ASK HEARING
Will Go to Albany to Protest
Stock Exchange Bills.
PRODUCE MEN ALSO ACT
Chicago Campaign for Wall
Street Business Not Yet
Apparent in New York.

Important action by the Merchants AS
ISOLATION on the bills affecting the New
York Stock Exchange Is expected TO re-
suit from the meeting Tomorrow OF the
special committee appointed by the asso'
citation TO consider the measure. II IL re-
garded as significant that the chairman
OF the special committee is Edward d
Page, who was member Of the Stock
Exchange investigating committee APP
pointed by Governor Hughes. Other
members are Professor Joseph +. John
son. dean OF the School OF Commerce
Finance and Accounts of New York Uni
versity: Alfred f.. Marllng, president OF
Horace :. Ely & Co. real estate; II. II
Outerbridge, OF Harvey & Outerbridge
shipping, and Welding Ring. Of Mailer &
Quercau, commission merchants.
\ meeting OF the committee has been
called for tomorrow al y. m. IN the Of
fees OF the Merchants Association, No
- Lafayette street. 10 consider the bills
Committees from the Stock Exchange and
he Consolidated Exchange will attend 70
present the views OF the exchanges on the
proposed legislation.
= &. Mead, secretary of the Merchants
Association. sent telegram yesterday 10
chairmen OF the legislative committee on
taxation and rctrenchment, In which he
said:
This association strongly urges that
Tomorrow hearing on bills concerning
the New York Stock Exchange, especially
the measure increasing stock transfer tax.
be postponed To afford the association OPP
por,uni,y to present argument thereon
If pos,ponement cannot be arranged, we
request another hearing 10 permit mer-
camille interests to submit their views.
The New York Produce Exchange also
protested TO Albany. John Aspe Sren'
president OF the exchange, sent night
lct,ergram to the chairman of the Senate
Codes Committee. I'm which he said:
"Our attention has Just been called TO
Senate Bill $50. introduced by Mr.. Still
we'll which refers TO commodities ana
thus affects our two thousand members.
thcir twenty thousand employees and pos
sibly two hundred thousand in addition
directly or indirectly connected with US.
we most empha;icaly protest against
the enactment of such bill, especially
on account of the latter part beginning
with line twelve because such bill would
tend 10 bring about manipulations and
would remove our present safeguards
against them and also for other reasons.
we ask your committee 20 please set
a date 10 receive committee from our
exchange 10 point ont the tremendous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26

It's well that President TAFT is moDiIZ-
ing an army. Most persons conVersaht
with the situation seem 10 agree this IS
no time for Intervention in the affairs OF
Mexico. but the spectre of war is soon
expected 70 appear on another horizon
Before many days. perhaps only hours
there may come the vindication OF Rich-
moud Pearson Hobson and other hero
phants OF war. The ultimatum of the
Toxic government may even now be ~
its way TO Washington
II doesn't help country much, these
rumors Of war. but il is Just as well ID
be prepared TO look the truth in the
face.
And all this possible international COM
plication because Of single reinarh
made Yesterday by Justice Delany IN the
Supreme Court 10 a member OF the
Samurai.
Masakichi Kanechika was suing togo
Kiki,chi-both vote under tho red ball
for damages FOR false arrest. The de-
PENDANT is a photographed, formerly the
plaintiffs employer. II was necessary 20
employ the services Of an interpreter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
WOULD DANISH EXCISE BAR
Bill Permits Saloons Near
Schools if Schools Consent.

Albany. Feb. o5.-The Assembly TO-DAY
PASSED the Walker bill. providing that the
law prohibiting The sale OF liquor within
two hundred feet of 2 private school shall
not appi.' il consent OF the trustees OF the
school is obtained. The vote on II Vas
20 20 g.
The bill was introduced for tho benc;l,
Of q saloon within two hundred feet Of
the Ethical Culture School In New York.
n il becomes a law. the saloon will be
permitted 10 run. a.. il is understood. the
trustees o. the school have agreed 10 give
their consent.
Opposition 70 the measure was from up-
state Democrats az we'll as Republicans.
who object 10 ,etting down any Of the
bars now raised BY the excise law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
PANAMA HAT MAKERS OUT
Strike Follows Discharge of
IInion Workers

Panama hat makers and trimmers wen,
on strike Yesterday morning az result
OF the discharge Of union workers from
the Peruvian Hat Shop, No. ) Washing
ton Place. The strikers declare the Man
ufacturers Association stood back Of the
election Of the employees. The association
denies it. The strike includes twenty-five
shops. which turn out almost all the Pan
ana hats made in the country. There are
about $50 mon and 100 girls in the trade.
The men gre .sl9ckers and the women
trlmmers.
The strikers say that from June to No
veYlher there is no work. The best work
ers made S32 year. or - week. they
say. The head Of a firm whose rlen
went our -eluctantiy. though il has had
q contract with the union for several
years and doesn't belong 10 the Manu-
facturers' Association. said the skilled
workers made from s24 to $40 a week TO.
ten months in the year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
POWER PLANT OPPOSED
Many Against Plan to Use Sur
plus Canal Waters.
VAN KENNEN DEFENDS BILL
Saws Scheme Has Worked Well
in Canada and Would
Give Cheap Rates.
~ rtlceraph to Tho rrIbunc.

' Albany. Feb. fj.-Nie'c l. ToWucr. at
;orrcy for tho Municipal Gas COMPANY. of
this city. which - owned by Anthony y.
Brady snd Mir. Brady's son-in-lav. T..
Palmer Gagit, general manager % tie
company. to-dsy btforc the senate and
Assembly Conservation committees head
ed the opposition 10 Inc capital distrlt-
electric rover bill. Tie measure apprc-
pirates $1,000 - which the state Is 20
establish = hydro-clectiIc plant. 10 be OBJ
Grated with surplus vatcrs OF the barg,,
canal dams at Crescent and V!sschers
Ferry. The stnto - 10 sell this power
to Albany. Tro% and surrounding mun!ci-
psl!ties. vhch in turn viii soil II TO thc
consumer.
The bill j. supported IS he Conscrva-
zion Commission. The intention Is 10 make
Il the entering wedge for a general
scheme Of HI dro-elcctric development Of
the states water resources. Resides the
gas company interests. The canal inter
osts led BY George Clinton. Of Brfalo,
were against the measure.
Mr.. Towner introduced tho oppOs ton
speaker. The irst two he called on were
Francis Blossom. on engineer for the Co
hoes company. and Il =. bolton. repre-
senting the National Electric Light As
ISOLATION. They both presented figure,
the former 20 show that there war not
enough water az tho N.sschers Ferry falls
10 provide the necessary surplus, and the
latter to show that the Hydro Electric
Commission. OF Toronto, was losing
money. The bill 10 drawn after n plan
which this commission put into effect
several years ago.
Chairman Van Kenncn OF the Conserva-
ton Commission later rcfutcd the flgur.s
Of both men lie said that those pre-
scented BY NJ. Blossom we're discredited.
not only BY ever engineer in the country,
but by the very source from which he
got them lie denied that the Toronto
commission was losing money, which fact.
he said. was a,tcsted by every business
man in the district IL supplies.
Lieutenant Governor Martin II. Glynn
| made strong speech for the bill. He
! said that its one purpose was to give the
cheapest electricity 10 the people.
| George Clinton's principal objection 70
| the measure was that it subordinstcd nsvi-
CATION on the canal 20 the creation Of
water power lie also objected that the
privileges conferred by the bill were lin
tied TO the capital district.
! Ex-senator Henry " Hill, Of Buffalo.
expressed doubt that the plan would meet
With success, and said that the Chamber
OF Commerce OF Buffalo. which he repre-
scented. felt that It was inopportune.
! The Conservation Commission has pre-
pared amendments 20 the bill. empower
/ ing the commission 20 readjust the cha rges
to municipalities. fix maximum and mini
mum charges 10 consumers. provide that
10 municipality may construct an indie
| pendent plant without the commission .
| permission and providing for direct con-
! tracts between the consumer and the state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
FIFTY YEARS ON THE STAGE
William n Crane, Veteran Comedian, Tells University
Of California Of Dramatic Development as Viewed
Through Actual Experience

Barry Sullivan. Edwin Adams, John NC
Cullouch. Mrs II. r. Bowers. MauIo"
Heron and the great Eistcri tie sara
that Booth. Barrett and Modjeska be
longed TO succeeding line.
II has been source OF regret tie
added 10 hear OF younger player OF
this generation giving expression TO IN
sentiment that were they alive and pur-
suing the methods they ala they "ou''
be laughed OFF the stage
a consideration of the viewpoint Oh
The times and the hamperinG limitations
Of the art must be weighed In PASSING
Judgment. They must have eeen ofiiIiah'
men TO have left behind them the impres-
sions they did We have progressed won
oerfully in all the Grts, but "c must not
arrogate 10 ourselves a monopoly of the
intelligence OF the ages. The modern
stage setting is the invention or Dio''
Boucicault. lie introduced "hat j.
known az the box zone. BY doing away
with the old style wings and running
fats down either side Of the stage ana
Joining these 70 the supported mats III
the back. scene builders were able 20 re-
nroduce the three walls OF "a given room
and make it appear real.
'Boucicault was succeeded by AusHSui'
Daly with daring departures and for the
frs, time in the history CT the American
stage real furniture was utilized. FIT
Henry Irving expanded the realistic feat
ures Of stage setting ard had the services
OF Sir Alma Tadcma TO point ont the
way for artistic ard historical accuracy,
The Californian David Belasco had added
the last word OF progress In stage produc-
ton"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26


san Francisco. Feb. 5.-The stage and
ito DEVELOPMENT as ne had viewed 1t from
a crude beginning through fifty years OF
actual experience 10 its present !mpor-
tant position in the social scheme was
the subject Of paper read to-day before
the faculty and students OF tho CniVer-
sity Of California by William II. Crane,
TIE. veteran comedian.
After insisting that the stage IN Amer
ica is not and has not been on the decline.
but has rather shown a continuous.
healthy growth Crane explained the
great handicaps under which the actor OF
the old school laboved.
lie described the changes III stage pro-
duction. the inventions that mad been
made in the physical condition OF the
stage, the improvements in the articles,
makeup and the addition Of thousands Of
minor but Absolutely essential details that
enter into an actors study and portrayal
OF given character.
What are to-day looked upon as the
mere conven,erces Of the craft nc said
"ana are 20 he found everywhere and any
where the play is in vogue. were at the
time made my debut undroamed-of ,ux-
ur!es."
Mr. Crane said that the first ten o.
twelve years OF his stage experience were
devoted 70 light opera and that he was
attracted 10 the dramatic stage through
the readings OF James T.. Murdoch the
urouestioned master OF clocution CT his
time. In the list OF artists whose work
was an inspiration TO him IN his carly
efforts he mentioned Edwin Forrest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
VOTEBL0 0MlNGpAlE PROBE
Both Houses of Legislature
Pass Madden Resolution.
nv Telegraph to The Tribune.

Albany. Feb. 25.-1'he resolution OF AS
sembyman Madden, OF Westchester
County. appropriating 500 for the in
vestisation of the Bloomirgdale Asylum
passed both houses of. the Legislature to-
DAY. Asscmblymar Madden introduced II
AZ the request OF the Westchester County
Board OF Supervisors. who charge that
although IT is nothing more than a bus!-
ness proposition, the asy!um's property.
OF. from $4,000 TO $4,000 IN value escapes
taxation under the law That exempts
oharitabl institutions.
The ma or!ty leader IN the Assembly
Mr.. lew. in defending the resolution.
said that no charity patients we're taken
here. and that the only, purpose OF the
msnagement was 90 make money Mr.
Hinman the Re- lean leader. object
ed that II was - i,- that this one in
stitution should Lc picked out. and said
all the information desired could easily be
obtained in the published reports Of the
institution at cost OF not exceeding
Slo0 He could see no reason for an III
vestigation which will cost S,co.
The Bloomingdale Asylum is conducted
b,1 the New York Hospital Association
which was organized in 1875.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
SEEKS DIVORCE UNIFORMITY
international Body Also to Re-
form Marriage Laws.

Resolutions authorizing a special com
nlittee 20 obtain the permanent organiza-
ton Of body II work for federal uni
formity and International comfy In mar
riage and divorce laws were adopted yes
terday afternoon at h preliminary meet
ing az me Aldine club The International
Committee or Marriage ana Divorce is
the name chosen for tho organization.
Final steps in the permanent organiza-
ton will be taken at meeting of the
special committee or Friday. March :.
The members OF the special committee
arc Bishop Charles s. Burch. temporary
president Of the local movement the
Rev. y. II. Milliken. temporary secre-
tary: Mrs +. Jean Nelson Penfied. East
crn field secretary OF the national move
ment; the Rev. Francis Miner Moody. ma
tional secretary OF the Federal Commits
sion on Marriage and Divorce: the Rev
s. Parkes Csdman, Or. ". II. Harris.
president Of the Council OF Reformed
Rabbls; the Rev. Charles s. Mcfarland
secretary of tho Federal Council OF the
Churches OF Christ in America; W.
Bourke Cochran. Dr.. George Clarke Peck.
Mrs. Caroline Alexander, Morgan J.
O'Br.cn. Judge John j. Freschi, Alfred
i. Ommen. DR.. George p. Eckman, Mrs.
Winthrop Burr. Mrs. Leigh French, Mrs
Lee Lash Mrs A. c. Fisk ana Mrs. Carl
Osterheid
At the next meeting OF the committee
definite plans for permanent orsaniza-
ton and the nomination Of twenty -four
directors who will conduct the movement
will be made. The purposes OF the move
ment as explained at a previous meet
ing, are the compilation and publication
OF facts regarding the lack of uniform
ity in marriage and divorce laws in this
country and abroad. the agitation Of re-
forms, the enactment Of legislation and
the promotion Of better ideals in the
marital relations OF families in the state,
nation and world.
The movement has received the indorse-
ment of Governor Sulzer. Judge Alton r.
PARKER, DR.. J. r. Herts. Henry Clews.
President John Taylor Of Vassar and
others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
BLUE SKY" BILL REPORTED
Would Give the Investing Public
Better Protection.
by Telegraph 70 The tribune

Albany. Feb 25.-The Assembly Judici-
AIRY Committee. convinced that the present
laws for the purpose Of protecting the in
yesting public against worthless securities
do not give sufficient safeguards, voted to-
cay 10 report fayorably Assemblyman
GoldberS's bill.
This measure. which is patterned
after the Kansas Blue sky law. pro-
vides for the regulation OF all invest
ment companies. so that a prospective
investor may secure accurate informa-
ton concerning the trustworthiness and
financial standing Of a company Offering
securities for sale.
The favorable action OF the committee
followed an hours hearing on the bill,
during which representatives OF invest
ment concerns made plea for less
stringent legislation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
BRIDEGROOM HAS BLACK EYE
Waldorf Clark Halts Honeymoon to
Get Summons for Rival.

On complaint Of Fillman Albert Still
well, clerk In the Waldorf-Astoria
Magistrate Appleton, in the Harlem po-
lice court, issued summonses yesterday
for Edward Watts Lane and Lionel
Douahcrty. who. Stllvell said assaulted
h:m yesterday two hours after he was
married 10 Adelaide Noa Der Leith. living
III West l35th street. near Broadway.
Stiilvell vas accompanied by his
brother. Joseph r. Stillwell. who is chief
clerk in the Waldorf-Astoiis. and by a
Mrs. Deery, his wife's nurse. The COM
pisinant exhibited d!scolored left eye.
almost closed. and a copy OF morning
newspaper containing a news story con-
corning the assault OF a bridegroom by a
rival.
Are YOU the riyal?' inQui d Magis-
tTate Appleton
NO. I'm the Bridegroom" said Still
we'll
lie told the court that ne was mar
ried shortly before noon yesterday IN
the Little Church Around the Corner.
lie then went 10 the Won Der I>eiti
home. he added. accompanied BY his
wife. There. he said, Lane and Dough-
erty bounced On him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
SULzER ASKS LAWS0N'S AID
Boston Man Regrets He Can't
Attend Albany Hearing.

Albany. Feb. 25.-Thomas W. Lawson
was invited recently by Governor Sulzer
to attend the joint legislative hearing on
the Stock Exchange reform bills drafted
by the Governor. To-day Mr.. Sulzer re-
ceived telegram from Mr. Lawson, who
In at South Poland, Ne, regrettins his
inability TO accept. Mr.. Lawson wrote:
Just received your letter inclosinG your
excellent rescue bills. Deeply regret
cannot come 10 Albany 20 add my best
effort toward putting them all OF them
on the statute books. thank you Tor
your thoughtful and kindly invitation
Success TO your efforts for the people
for humanity.
Letters OF protest against the enact
ment OF the bill that would double the
tax on stock transfers arc beine re-
ceived bv Governor SulZer. who has been
requested to have the measure withdrawn
from the Legislature. The Governor sain
to-day he was giving the requests due
consideration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
KRUTSCHNITT PESSIMISTIC
Says an Entirely New Dissolu-
ton Plan Nav Be Evolved.

Julius KrutschnItt. chairman of tre
Southern Pacific board OF directors. took
serious view of the decision OF the
California Railroad Commission in refus-
ing the application OF the Union Pacific
70 lease the Southern Pacific line from
Oakland 10 Ben!cia Tor 800 years. COM
m"ntins on the commissions findings
which are regarded as a victory FOR the
Western Pacific In it's fight for the same
privileges as the Central Pacific. NJ
krutschnitt said:
II the decision Of the California state
Railroad Commission Is uphcll by the
Circuit Court at -. Louis the Union Pa
cifc-Southern Pacific dissolution plan
must so by the board. An entirely ncv
plan Will have to be evolved The COM
missions decision includes many condi-
tons that the Union Pacific has all along
teen unable 10 accept and which tire
Southern Pacific IN It's turn has found
impossible Of acceptance.
Western Pacific officials had no state
ment 10 make regarding the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
BoUCK WHITE NOT GUILTY
Socialist Was Charged with Calling
pnlicAnaan ,'Scah'

Bouck White, writer and Socialist, was
found rot guilty by Magistrate Hylan in
the Gates svenae court Yesterday Of the
charge OF calling an officer a "scab" and
being disorderly while picketing for the
" hite goods strikers in Brooklyn on Feb
ruary s. Attached 10 the complaint was
81 memorandum containing the finding OF
the court, which ar. White considered
was an exonera.ioD. The memorandum
in par; read:
.orhe business OF the police is 10 pre-
serve the peace and 10 see that the law
IS not violated They should maintain
q strict neutrality and not display more
interest in the employer than In the en-
plore."
NJ White said that he would not start
proceedings against the policeman who
arrested him, as he had threatened at the
hearing h few weeks ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
Highway Department Reorgan-
ization Held Up in Assembly
for a Fortnight.
NO ACTION YET ON GIBBS
Governors One Anti Murphy
Appointment Still in Commit.
tee and Likely to Stay
There for a Time.
fBr telegraph 70 The Tribune

Albany. Feb. While Governor Suzer
is appointing highway advisory commits
sions and otherwise preparing TO organ
ize tie Highway Department 10 suit
himself, it is becoming increasingly APP
parent that the bill on which such reor-
ganization will depend is being he'd up
by the political powers that control the
Legislature. How long that hold-up will
last VIII depend undoubtedly on just how
mitch discipline the politicians think the
Governor needs TO suit their purposes
The Highway Department reorsaniza-
ton bill. which changes the Highway
Commission into q sinele-headed depart
ment. was on the Assembly calendar for
discussion last night. instead OF having
the bill passed By the Senate Substituted
for the Assembly measure, thus saving
much time. the Senate bill was sent TO
committee. Then the Assembly measure
was laid over for week. Since next
week viii consist OF purely nominal scS-
sions, most o. the legislators expecting
TO be in Washington At The inauguration
least, OF this important measure.
Assemblyman Aaron Levy. majority
leader. explained that this course Was
taken because there were differences OF
opinion between the Senate and Assembly
about provisions OF the bill. As matter
OF fact, the differences are between the
Governor and Tammany; or, rather. Tam
many is not entirely certain that the
Governor intends TO appoint TO the ne"
Job of Superintendent of Highways man
entirely satisfactory to the organiza-
ton"
II was said a. week ago that that mat
ter was ali arranged and the Governor
had given satisfac tory assurances OF good
laitb To the organization leaders.
Ncyerthclcss. the bin is being held up IN
the most Transparent fashion, and half
vcilcd illusions are made that 1t wont
hurt the Governor or tho highways 10
wait 4 week or two for rcors anization.
Also. the discip.ining OF Su!zcr by Tam
many Oh the appointment of Milton T..
Gibbs Of Rochester. 70 rho State Hos
pitai Commission continues. Gibbs. SUI
GERS one anti-TamD3nv appointee, is
being held Up BY the Tarnmany Senate
Committee on Finance. That body did
not meet to-day. II may hold per
functory meeting tomorrow. but II
won't do anything about confirming ~"
Gibbs nomination. Next week f. not
likely 20 produce any action. either.
Governor Srlzcr said several weeks ago
That II tho senate refused 80 accept Gibbs
inc would send his name in again and
again. He can't DO 60 under present cir
cumstances and he has not uttered a
word OF protest against this continued
hold-up OF man whom hc considered so
sstlmable that 20 challenged ANYBODY IN
the state 20 say word against his char
actor or ability.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-26
BILLS SIGNED BY SULZER
Supervisors May Make Appropria-
tions for tuberculosis Hospitals.

Albany, Feb. 25.-Gosernor Suizer to-day
signed the bill 81 Assemhlyynan McDan-
iels authoria!ne boards OF supervisors 20
make appropriations for the maintenance
OF county hospitals sor tuberculosis. Inc
law directs county treasurers to detray
NECESSARY expenses incurred by the erec-
,.on OF such institutions.
The Governor also signed the bill OF
Senator Foiey providing that = child may
be adopted directly from foster parent
by either OF such foster parents. and the
BIZ OF Assen,blyman Dietz extending un-
I'll February 10, 1914, the time for. mailing
the final report of the commissioners des-
;gHated to consolidate. cOdify and revise
the laws relating TO estates or deceased
persons snd the procedure and practice
in furrogates' courts