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THE BUFFALO COMMERCIAL, MONDAY EYENING, FEBRUARY 28, 1910. I CASE 10 1 II 110 a ie mm i mil sci I New York Buffalo Audit Company 73 WEST EAGLE STREET We invite attention to eur facilities for conducting importamt audits. Four principal at Buffalo office possess the two recognized degrees "Chartered" and "Certified." of Income Tax Reports mm i rOJ fOJ aj mm Ask for it at the CJuJb. Cafb, or. BufYbt.

Insist on IBgcA's? HPHJ rmilHAI TEDH I We Make a Specialty TERMINAL ARE (Continued from Page 1.) Lehigh alley' Plan. After Ions preamble, citing reason the Lehigh Valley offer to buy the Hamburg canal strip and provides that the city shall perform the following: "(A) Deed to the Lehigh Valley Kail-way Company or its nominee the Hamburg, canal Htrip, bo called, extending from the easterly line of Main street to the easterly extremity of said strip, and also that portion of-Ohio Basin slip lying between the strip and Perry street, the same to be accepted by the grantee Kubj'ft to the existing tracks of the New York Central railroad crossing the strip west of Chicago street and also subject to the ramp approaches to the ijouisiaua sireec viauuei; "(B) Cause to be conferred on the grantee full authority to elevate the existing viaducts over Michigan, Chicago, and Louisiana streets sufficiently to afford proper clearance for railroad purposes, and to extend and change the approaches thereto at proper grades and to change the ramp approaches at Michigan street in the manner hereafter indicated; "(C) Devote such portion of the stub end of East and West Market streets (lying north of Scott street) and of the abandoned fish market as may be required to change and divert the south approach to the Michigan street via- dnit rl 1 7 iwiil tha li 1 i ti (Tin grantee; "(D) Discontinue and abandon Alabama street between the north line of Scott street and canal strip and deed the same to the- grantee; "(E) Tay one-half of the consequential damages resulting from the raising of the Chicago street viaduct and changing the south approach thereto." What Lehigh Will Do. In return the Lehigh Valley will do the following; "(A) Elevate the Viaducts, over Mieh- llfnn Thiciir.i I.oiiwinnn st-rpati nll.l change the southerly ramp approaches thereto at its own expense; the southerly spens approach at Michigan street to be diverted on the descending grade, first to the east, then to the Vest, reaching Michigan street and Scott street at the junction 'of these two streets at an easier grade. than the present grade of the approaches as shown on a map which we will he p'c-ised to submit: the city to continue the maintenance of all the via- duct structures; "(B Procure at its own expense the property now owned by Swift Co. over the east side of Michigan street I adjoining the strip, and deed to the city for street purposes so much of that property and so much of the railway company's own property" at the northeast corner of Michigan and Scott streets as shall be necessary in portions of the stub ends of East and West Market streets and the, fish market, to make the division of he southerly ramp approach to Michigan street viaduct as above-indicated: "(C) Pay all consequential damages resulting from the raising of the Michigan and the Ixmisiana streets viaducts and the alteration of approaches thereto; "(D) Pay one-half of the consequen-i tial damages resulting from the raising i of the Chicago street viaduct and from the alteration of the approach thereto; "(E) Remove at its.

own expense all unnecessary filling on the canal strip and strengthen at its own expense as may be required the sewer in the strip so as to make it safe for railroad purposes; "(F) Remove at its own expense all its tracks across Michigan street and i 1 i i J. l. I t-mcago street, ana aiso one 01 nsj iraiss across Louisiana street, retaining a single track acress said street to reach the Lake Erie Engineerings Works, the Howard Iron Works and DeLancey Forge Company; "(G) Pay the city the sum of five hundred thousand dollars "All of the things provided to be done In the foregoing- proposition are necessary in order to carry out the proposed plan and to make Hamburg canal strip available for railroad uses. The things which the railway company proposes to do in the above proposition will entail expenditure running into many hundred thousands of dollars. "As in evidence that we do not "exaggerate in making this last statement, the railway company proposes the following alternative proposition, If the city, in addition to the tilings which it will be required to do under the first proposition, will do and perform at its expense the things which the railway company proposes to do under subdivisions (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) of the first proposition, the railway company will pay the city in cash on performance the sum of $1,000,000.

"We may say in conclusion that the carrying out of the plan above outlined, while advantageous to the railway company, will in our judgment be even of more advantage to the city, and we have endeavored to put our position npon a basis fair alike to the city and ourselves. The carrying out of this plan, in addition to the financial benefit which wtfuld accrue to the city, would mean the elimination of troublesome railroad tracks at 1 PLANS SUBMITTED grade and over and along busy thoroughfares; the utilization of what is now dead property, for commercial uses; and the improvement of our passenger facilities either on our present site at Washington and Scott in conjunction with other road3 at 'some location in the near vicinity." Plans Explained. When Chairman Stevens called the meeting to order, the large aldermanie chamber was filled. Plans of the Central were exhibited and D. A.

Hardin, assistant engineer of the Central, explained them. Questions were asked him by various of the common councU. Mr. -Hardin explained that the proposed new station would have lobbies of 30,000 square feet of floor space. Judge Kenefick's Hon Daniel J.

Kenefick, of Kenefick, Cooke Mitchell, counsel for the Lehigh then explaIned in detail the pro- position of that road. In reply to questions, Judge Kenefick said that the Lehigh Valley wanted this strip whether it builds a now station or goes in with the York Central. Which the railroad does is optional with -the company. Judge Kenefick explained that the Hamburg canal strip from Main to Washington street would be converted into a plaza for an approach to the new station if one was built. Many questions were asked of Judge Kenefick, to all of which he replied.

Engineer Hardin was recalled and many more questions asked of him. Chairman Stevens stated that these propositions had absolutely no connection with the matter of the improvement of the terminal facilities' of the Lackawanna and the Erie. He said that he understood that they would arise at Borne other time. Object Accomplished ftpr further questioning as to details. Chairman Stevens addressed the meeting, stating that its object seemed to have been accomplished, as thajt object was to bring before the members of the city government and the public generally the propositions of the New York Central and Ijohigh Valley railroad companies.

He saia tnat tne matter had under careful and deliberate consideration ior more umu io "The passenger and the freight ter minal's have been properly taken care of in these plans," said Mr. Stevens, "If is up to the city to determine what it desires to do with the plans. "The commission will do everything in its power to assist the citizens and the city of Buffalo," continued Mr. Stevens. "The work of solving the terminal problem will be continued as far as the Erie and the Lackawanna are concerned, but as to the Central and the Lehigh Valley plans they are now formally submitted to the city." This closed the hearing.

At Chairman Stevens's suggestion Engineer Hardin again displayed the map showing the 'Central's plans, and scores of interested citizens crowded aronnd to examine the plans more care- fully. For nearlv an hour a group remained examining the plans, asking questions and discussing the matter. Representative Gathering. The citizens who appeared before the public service commission constituted a representative gathering of business and professional men. Vice-president Ira A.

Dace, head of the legal department of the New York uC1l.ll l.ucu IT Km; and the Central, were on hard to represent that road, accompanied by Attorneys William B. Hoyt and Maurice C. Spratt, local counsel. J. F.

Schaperkotter of New York, general solicitor of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company, was on hand, accompanied by Attorneys Daniel J. Kenefick and Walter P. Cooke, local counsel for that company. Attorney William L. Marcy and Charles A.

Brunn, division superintendent of the Erie, were on hand representing that road. Statements have been made that the Erie was directed to show cause at this hearing why it should not improve its facilities. "That was a mistake," said Chairman Stevens. "No such order was issued. This hearing was upon the propositions of the Central and the Lehigh Valley alone." BEAT HIS WIFE, Martin Kalarzak of 768 Smith street was sent to the penitentiary for a term of thirty days when he was convicted In city court this morning on a charge of betting his wife.

BILL GOES TO ALBANY. The proposed bill enabling the- city to better collect back taxes due was sent this morning by Corporation Counsel Hammond to Senator Davis and Assemblyman Wei-mert at Albany for introduction in the Stated That His Objection is as to Method of Appointment. OUTLINED A POLICY. Incidentally, Also, He Turned Down Old Claim of Robert A. Wallace.

In a terse message to the aldermen this afternoa Mayor Fuhrmann vetoed the measure passed by the common council creating a playgrounds commission. The veto came as a surprise, as it had been the general Impression that the advocates of the bill, when It was before the council, had taken the trouble to acquaint themselves with the mayor's views on the subject. Mr. Fuhrmann stated In the communication that he Is not opposed to the commission, but what he does object to Is "the method by which the commission would be appointed." Under the ordinance as it was passed by the council the power of appointment was divided between the mayor and the superintendent of education, "Either the mayor as the chief executive or the head of the department which Is to have control of the playgrounds should have the sole power to appoint this commission," declares Mr. Fuhrmann.

In the other communication to the aldermen the mayor vetoed the action of the council approving the old claim of Eobert A. Wallace, who was named by the park commissioners several years ago to draw plans for the new pumping station at the foot of Porter avenue. There la a double Importance to this message, since in it the mayor outlines a policy. Says he: "It is to be a part of my fixed policy tO; refuse by any act of mine to countenance the practice of ratifying unauthorized promises and agreements made by officers of the city in excess of power conferred upon them by law. People who do business with the city are supposed to know the limits of official authority, and as to future transactions I shall insist on the observance of this rule." As to his reason for vetoing Mr.

Wallace's claim, the mayor states: "My objections do not necessarily go to the merits of Mr. Wallace's claim, but the facts that he was designated as architect iu 1005; that this Is the first occasion since that time when the mayor has been called upon to consider the validity of such designation; and that there is, right or wrong, a feeling current iin the city that the ratification of this action of the park commissioners involves an expenditure of $25,000 without legal justification, have determined me to send the mutter back to your honorable body with the suggestion that the subject be thoroughly considered and a report thereon be spread upon the minutes." Ml COLLAPSED Fill LIU OF FOOD She Had Had Nothing to Eat Since Last Saturday-Noon. Mrs. Jennie Dorsch, a frail little woman about forty years old, went to the city court building this morning to appear against her husband, against whom she had sworn out a warrant for non-support, and while she was there she collapsed from weakness caused by her being without food since Saturday noon. The details of the case excited the sympathy of many persons in the city court building.

When George Dorsch, the husband, was arraigned in city court before Judge Nash he admitted that he gave his wife only fifty cents last week and said that he "loaned her a dollar one day and she hasn't paid It back yet." Judce Nash finally ndjourned the case until Wednesday, instructing Probation Officer Wiley to make a thorough investigation of the case and make a report, and ordering Porsch to give his wife $3 immediately for her needs. Porsch reluctantly took a $5 bill out of his pocketbook and it to his wife, saying that he needed it to buy stock for his fish store. Mrs. Dorsch said that she spent the dollar her husband gave her for a carriage to take her sick daughter to a hospital; A few minutes after Mrs. Dorsch arrived at the city court building she went up to Matron Agnes Sweeney and asked her for something to eai Mrs.

Dorsch was in a half-fainting condition and Mrs. Sweeney helped her into tne newspaper men's room, where she collapsed completely. Mrs. Sweney made some coffee and got some rolls for Mrs. DorSch and in a short time she was feeling better.

Mrs. Dorsch was Just about able to stand the strain of going into court and testifying against her husband. NURSE KILLED BY AN ERIE TRAIN. Special to The Commercial: Jamestown, Feb- US. The incoming Erie train which reaches this city from Buffalo at 11 o'clock at night, struck and instantly killed Mjss Lillian Baskin, one of the nurses at the W.

C. A. Hospital last night. The (accident occurred at the Center street crossing of the Erie railroad. Miss Baskinj was carrying an umbrella and this, together with the fact that she was a trifle deaf, is believed to account for her failure ko hear the train and get out of its way Miss Baskin's parents live at Stoneboio, Pa.

She was about 30 years old. I DIED. PEEK At East Aurora Feb. 26, 1910, Mrs. Elmira Peek, wido of the late Christopher Peek and mother of S.

Harris Peek and Mrs. William B. of East Aurora, N. and Mrs. Jmily H.

Swift of Buffalo, N. age 90 years and 28 days. I Funeral will place from her late home on Main street, Eaft Aurora, on Tuesday, at 2.30 p. m. SMITH February 28th; in Buffalo, N.

Y.T Kate C. Raymond, wife of Archibald C. Smith. I The funeral will take from the family residence, No. 201 North street, Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock.

Friends re Invited to attend. Burial at the convenience of the family. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. BILL Buffalo Lodge, B. P.

O. Elks, is Planning to Make it at Annual Reunion. A BIG ATTENDANCE At Least 600 Buffalo Lodge Members Will Make the Journey to Detroit Pot Annual Gathering. Big preparations are being made by members of Buffalo Lodge, B. P.

u. Elks, to attend this year's annual re- nnion of the order. An effort is to be made to have at least 600 members of the lodge attend the reunion this year and capture the prize for the largest at tendance on the part of any Elk lodge in the country. The reunion, this year, is to be held in Detroit, Mich. It will be held during the week of July 11th next This is the vacation neriod of the year, and many Elks, who would find it inconvenient to attend at any other season, are arrange ing to take in the reunion incidental to their annual summer vacation.

The reunion committee of Buffalo Lodge has been busy for some time past making arrangements for the Detroit meeting, so far as Buffalo Lodge's par ticipation therein is concerned. At the meeting of the lodge on Wednesday evening of next week, the committee, it is expected, will make a report of the prog ress of its work. Arrangements have been made, to make the trip to Detroit in a special train. There was talk of the journey by boat, but sentiment seemed to favor a land journey, and so it has been decided to journey to Detroit on a special train especially fitted up for the Elks. It is believed the journey will be made more enjoyable in this way.

All the members of Buffalo Lodgs will be uniformed for this trip. The committee which is looking after this detail isn't ready to report, but it is said the committee is planning to have the members of the lodge garbed in a fashion which may help to land a prize for fine appearance when Buffalo Lodgs participates in the reunion parade. One hundred musicians will accompany the lodge. The 74th regiment band will be augmented so that Buffalo Lodge, so far as present information is available. will have the largest number of accom panying musicians of any lodge in the reunion parade.

Buffalo- Lodge is anxious to make a fine showing Detroit because Detroit Lodge made special efforts during the Buffalo reunion to make that reunion one of the biggest successes of such Elk events. Then, too. Detroit is near Buffalo, and Buffalo lyodge is one of the largest Elk lodges in the country, so it is rather expected that Buffalo Elks shall make an exceptional showing at the reunion. OBITUARY. Kate Raymond Smith.

Mrs. Kate Raymond Smith, wife of Archibald C. Smith of 201 North street, died on Saturday evening. She had. been sick for several weeks and her recovery had been doubtful for some time.

She was married to Mr. Smith in Independence, Iowa, twenty-five years ago, and resided in Buffalo most of the time since her marriage, Mrs. Smith was a devout member of Trinity church and was well known In the par ish for her icheerful disposition and her kindness of heart in every charity, and the bright way In which she diffused sunshine through ail the ways of life. Mrs. Smith was especially devoted to the Church Charity Foundation and her loss will be deeply regretted by that noble institution.

Mrs. Smith Is survived by her husband and her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Peck of Buffalo, and by her father, who lives In Independence, Iowa. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock from the family home. FAILED TO REPORT.

Unruly Probationer Sent to Penitentiary on Complaint of Probation Officer. John Gruntla, who was placed on probation by Justice White in criminal term of supreme court on February 4th after en terinif' a plea of guilty to a petit larceny charge, was brought before Justice White In special term of supreme court this morn ing for -violation of the probation rules. Probation Officer Cooley told the court that Grunda not only refused to report as he should, but tried to girt other probationers to disregard the' rules. "I don't know whether this will do you any good or not," said Justice White "but 1 will send you to tne penitentiary ior two months. When you come out get some work to do and keep out of trouble." LOCAL INCORPORATION.

A certificate of incorporation was filed this morning In the county clerk's office by the Italian Mutual Aid Society of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary of Plerno. The purposes are educational and social. Sebastlano Caputl and Carmine Gerardi are among the directors. OFF, FOR HONEYMOON. New York, Feb.

28. August Belmont and "his bride, formerly Miss Eleanor Itobson, started for the South yesterday afternoon in Mr. Belmont's private car over the Seaboard Air line. VIA THE (Buffalo, Rochester Pittsburgh Railway 2 TRAINS DAILY jL Full Information at City TIeket Office, 305 Main St. Curtiss Insists That Rear Ruddor is Not Necessary to Balancing.

TESTS WERE MADE, Case Will Come Before Judge Haze! in Buffalo on March 14th. On Monday, March 14th, Glenn H. Curtiss, the famous Inventor and aviator, wUl be given another opportnnity to try to prove that he' did not infringe upon the ideas of the Wright brothers when he made his airships. Last time Mr. Curtiss had that chance he lost oat, and a court order compelled him and his company to cease, temporarily at least, the manufacture of such machines.

That order la still In effect. Judge Hazel, who heard the arguments at that" time, granted the orader for rehenring in the case in New York city, where he is now sitting. The order was given upon application of Emerson R. Newell, counsel for Curtiss, who claims that they have new evidence by which they hope to convince the court that the previous ruling was in error. The papers from Judge Hazel were re ceived from New York this morning by Clerk Williams of the circuit court In this district The affidavit of Mr.

Newell, set ting forth the character of the newly-dis covered evidence, also was received. In the affidavit Mr. NeweU states: "When I received a copy of the opinion of Judge Hazel granting the motion for a preliminary injunction in this cause. saw that he seemed to be convinced that the use of the balancing surfaces In defendant's machine caused a material turn ing movement around the vertical axis and that Mr. Curtiss actually did use the rear rudder to correct any deviation in flight" It was to change the court's opinion on that point that Mr.

Newell then laid his plans. He tried to have Curtiss make practical tests at the Los Angeles flights, but it happened that there wasn't time. Bad weather interfered afterwards, and it was not until February 11th that Curtiss did make the tests. These tests, according to Lawyer Newell, proved that the rear rudder was not a necessary part of the action of the balancing wings. Having secured these practical as surances, he set about to get the theoretical ones, and to that end he co-operated with Prof; Zahm of Washington.

lie states that they worked together for four days from nine in the morning until ten at night mak ing computations, and he concludes that the matter is now settled in his mind at least that the defendant is in possession of sufficient weight to reverse the injunc tion. Upon the previous occasion the arguments were heard by Judge Hazel in Buffalo, and this city will be the place where the further arguments -will be heard. The present Injunction will hold force until a decision la made on the rehearing. Grade Crossing Body Passes Upc on Viaduct Bids Black Rock Matter Put Off. At this morning's meeting of the grade crossing commission, it was agreed to for ward to the common council the bids re ceived for the work of constructing the ap proaches and supports of the proposed Bal ley avenue viaduct over the West Shore tracks, with the recommendation that the contract be awarded to the H.

P. Burgard Company, whoso bid was $78,217.45. As was anticipated in Saturday issue of the Commercial, the commission made no decision as between subways or viaducts for the improvement of the grade4 crossings at Tonawanda, Amherst and Austin streets. It is said that the commission la split on the subject some of the members being in clined to side with the railroads in favor of subways and others being with the residents, property-owners and manufacturers, who are 6trongly in favor of viaducts. The matter was put off until Monday, March 14th.

Six of the ten commissioners were pres ent at the meeting. They were Chairman Scheu, McWllliams, Northrup, Schaefer, Gerrans and Patch. WILLS PROBATED. Henry S. Hubbell, Mary Kelley and Charlotte L.

Colgrove Estates Disposed Of. The will of the late Henry S. Hubbell, who died on February 4th, was probated this morning in surrogate court An es tate of about $10,000 and upwards goes to the only brother, Alfred S. Hubbell, of Clarence. The will of Mary Kelley, who died on December 28th, leaving an estate of about $8,000, was also probated.

The residuary legatee is a sister, Catherine Harrier. Another will probated was that of Mrs. Charlotte I Coljrrove, who died on February 12th. A $7,300 estate is left in trust for her two children. VETERAN DIED.

George Taylor, Who Served During Civil War, Passed Away at His Home Sunday. Medical Examiner Danser this morning investigated the death of George Taylor, 73 years old, who died Sunday from natural causes. The attending physician stated that a fracture of the hip had been a contributory cause of death and the undertaker notified Dr. Danser. He investigated and allowed the family to take charge of the body.

Mr. Taylor's hip was fractured about two years ago. -Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife and several children. During the civil war he served with distinction as a member of company IS'.

Y. cavalry. He also was a member of McMahon Post, G. A. and the Rochester Exempt Firemen's Association.

The funeral will be held from the family home, 148 Trowbridge street, tomorrow afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. BOARD URGES THAT BURCARD GET JOD IE COBIER. Talk Revived Regarding This Office Because of City Hall Confab. CALLED ON MAYOR. George C.

Ginther and His Honor Had a Talk Nature of Conference is Kept Secret. Former Park Commissioner George C. Ginther was a caller at the office of Mayor Louis P. Fuhrmann this morning. Mr.

Ginther stated he called in response to a request from the mayor. The two were closeted together for a few minutes and then Mr. Ginther departed as if greatly pleased with the results of his visit. When it became known that the mayor and former park commissioner were' having a quiet confab, a report was circulated that Mr. Ginther had called at the mayor's office in regard to tho fire com-missionership which becomes vacant on June 1st next.

Tlie fact, however, that the talk was of the mayor's seeking and not of Mr. Ginther's and that Mr. Ginther some time ago denied positively that he would accept the office of fire commissioner if it were tendered to him rather discouraged the Idea that Mr. Ginther was being considered by the mayor as a candidate for this office; It will be recalled that a short time ago the Commercial stated that William Simon had made a demand that his son-inlaw, Joseph Schaff, be appointed fire commissioner. Mr- Simon, for years, has been a generous contributor to democra tic campaign funds, and this is the first time he has asked the democratic organization to do anything for him For this reason he is very determined that his request is granted.

Another man talked of for the position is Anthony Schreiber, the brewer. Mr. Schreiber has been identified prominent ly with democratic party affairs, and in much the same way as Mr. Simon. It is said he will accept the office if it is tendered to him, that, in fact, he would rather like to have, the office.

Then, of course, there is Fire Commis sioner Person, who is a candidate to succeed himself, despite the fact that he has served several terms. Mr. Person is backed by the veteran volunteer firemen's organizations of this city. As matters look now, Mr. Schaff is picked as the man most likely to get the place.

RUSSIA'S SUBSTITUTE FOR THE KNOX PLAN. It Does Not leet the Approval of European Diplomats. St. Petersburg, Feb. 28.

M. Iswolsky, the foreign has informally sub mitted to the United States and the other interested powers the Russian government's alternative to Secretary Knox's proposition relative to the construction of the Aigun-Chinchow road. Instead of this road Russia suggests that there should be constructed another trans-Mongolian line further westward, striking the trans-Siberian railway near the Baikal line. This would avoid the desert between Malgan and Urga, This proposal does not meet with spe cial favor in diplomatic circles here. It is considered to be impracticable and an unprofitable venture, in nowise meet ing the- conditions which call for the construction of the Aigun-Chinchow railroad.

Well informed diplomats are un able to understand the fear of Chinese military aggression which is the bais of Russia's objection to the latter pro ject. Russian officials profess to believe that war is possible within a decade. CADET BYRNE'S BROTHER PASSED. One of Those Who Will Be Ad mitted to the West Point Academy. West Point, N.

Feb. 28. Twenty- seven members of a class of 10(1 applicants for admission to the military academy passed successfully the examination of thew qualifications for admission, the result of which was announced today. They, together with a class of 108 who were examined In January, will be admitted to the military academy tomorrow. One of those who passed the examination was Louis T.

Byrne of New York, a brother of Cadet Eugene A. Byrne, who was killed in a football game here with Harvard last alL Among the twenty-six successful men are Clarence C. Benson, New York, B. C. Crear, New York and Robert D.

Horton, ex-cadet, New York. nun uiuiiiiimu ibiuu County Court Grand Jury is Sworn in Before County Judge Taylor. PICKPOCKET CASE ON. William Crawford is Being Tried on Charge of Stealing From an Attorney. The March grand jury of county court waj sworn In this morning before County Judge Taylor.

Henry Rieman of 806 Elllcoti street was chosen as foreman. The othel members of the grand jury are as fotlewsi Austin Churchill, farmer, Boston. Edward F. Crist, stenographer, Hamburg Lawrence Cummings, carpenter, 231 Mackinaw street Henry J. Diefenbach, cashier, 625 Pros- pect avenue.

Christian G. Peil, bookkeeper, 160 WW ney place. Edwin P. Harder, electrical engineer, 21 California street Andrew Haberer, farmer, North Collins, John Jackson, roadmaater, 37 Mlntoi street. GottUp Klavanbagen, farmer.

Concord. Godfrey Lamm, hardware, Coraen. Georee Lechner. bricklayer. 423 Koons aveimie.

George Milllgan, marine engineer, SHH Fourteenth street John J. MeGowan, news dealer, 414 Lotd iana street Anthony Minnick, farmer, Boston. Louis Marzolf, farmer, Holland. James. Newton, lumber, 108 Bldwell parkway.

Alden B. Bhepard, farmer, 85 Sixteenth street John J. Stanley, chemical engineer, 154 Trowbridge street. Frederick Savage, farmer, Holland. Clarence A.

Wickson, meat dealer, 871 Seventh street A new set of trial Jurors was also sworn in for service at this term of court There was difficulty in getting to trial any of the cases set down for early disposition, but the case of William Crawford was finally placed on trial. Crawford Is charged with picking ths pocket of Hamilton Ward while both wer riding on a street car several weeks ago. He is being defended by David E. Pugeot NO CONFERENCE ON AUTO LEGISLATION. Wainwright Bill Contains Nothing of Value Not Embraced in Other Measures.

Special to The Commercial: Albany, Feb. 28. There is to be no conference of those interested in automobile legislation with Governor Hughes for the purpose of framing legislation to regulate the use of motor vehicles. Governor Hughes has declared that John C. Coleman had no authority or warrant for going before the assembly committee on internal affairs as a representative of "the National Highway Protective Association an organization with a very large national name and a very restricted locai membership and Influence.

Moreover the bill which Senator Wainwright introduced for the highway association has nothing in it of value which is not already in the law as it stands today or, in better form, in the bill which has been prepared and ordered 'printed by the assembly committee on internal affairs last Thursday. This bill is based on-the bill of last year which' Governor Hughes vetoed, with provision made to meet the gorernor'f objection with a much registration fee, better provision for identification, a reasonable speed limit, the examination and licensing of chauffeurs, with proper penalties, including suspension and revocation of licenses when chauffeurs violate the law. Governor Hughes will doubtless give his opinion generally regarding motor, vehicle legislation if it is asked of him, but he has called no conference for the purpose of talking "about auto Jegisla-tion and does not expect to. ANOTHER MEDAL 7 FOR ROBERT E. PEARY.

Rome, Feb. 28. The Royal Geographical. Society last evening made the awards of medals and other distinctions for the year 1909 as follows: Gold, medal to Commander Robert E. Peary for the discovery of the North Pole; silvei? medal to Captain Robert Bartlett, who commanded the steamer Roosevelt on the Peary expedition; gold medal to Lieutenant Ernest H- Shackleton for his "nearest South Pole; silver tablet to the Duke of the Abruzzi for his expedition' to the Himalayas, where he made a record as cent The society appointed William Morris Davis, the geologist, of Harvard University, correspondent.

TWO MERITORIOUS OFFERS 731 W. Delavan Lot 50x156, $8,500.00 1 86 Lancaster Lot 40x120, 6,700.00 The above are modern, attractive, well built houses. The prices named are much below their actual values. GURNEY OVERTURF 19-21 South Division Street STICKNEY, ERIE COTJNTT BANK Building, delivers best fanily coal to aU parts of city. Telenhonen.

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