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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
BODY HAS MANY BRUISES.
Family Thinks Death at Manhattan
Hospital Suspicious.

The body of John Melder. laborer. who for a
year and half had been confined in the Manhat
tan State Hospital for the Insane. Wards Island,
was taken to his former home. at No. 1925 First
John Meder. jr., went to the coroners office, and
asked that a coroner be sent I'D TO investigate.
There were many bruises the body, he said. and
decomposition far advanced. although his
father reported to have died on Sunday morn
ing.
The Melder family The widow and the
five children found there when inquiry as to
the ease was made last night. The body laid
out in one of the rooms. On the right thigh.
the hip, a big black and blue spot; on the
same leg but the shin, abrasion, which
had broken tho cuticle and little into the
flesh. On the calf of tire left leg there two
bruises, one large the other smaller. Just where
the neck joins the body big bruise- About
the fifth rib, the right side, another bruise,
and the rib yielded to slight pressure. if it
loose. On the back two three other bruises,
and there the top OF the head
Mrs Melder said that Sunday some one who
said he from the hospital Informed her that
her husband had died from pneumonia at o'clock
that morning. She had not known that he was
ceived notice -- Signed by DR.. 4 e. MacDonaId,
superintendent of the hospital, dated and post
marked December 10, that her husband was criti-
When the body was brought home yesterday and
examination made by the family. and the
various bruises discovered the widow says she
od her when she Tsed h at tSe h0sPa and
she told her son to go to the coronerss office and
ask that on investigation be made. She said last
night that a who said he was a coroner had
called. but had given them slight satisfaction.
With regard to the stories Mrs. Melder said that
on one occasion when she visited her husband one
of his swollen. She asked him how the
injury had been received. and he replied that one
of the keepers had struck him. On another
casiOn one Of his eyes was blackened This he said
was also done by a keeper Two weeks ago. Mrs
drawn up one one side in a peculiar manner. and
he complained of his chest. He said that keeper
had knocked him down and jumped on him.
You'll never see alive again., Mrs. Melder
said he told her: they'll kill me-.
The woman said that most of the time her hus-
band apparently sane, and talked nationally.
Even when he had what she called bad SPELL"
he not violent she said. There were some
neighbors and friends in the Melder apartments
last night, some OF whom said they had called to
see Melder at the hospital They confirmed tire
widows statements that he usually rational
and always recognized the members of his family
and his friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
STRICT RULES FOR CATHOLICS
The Pope Adopts Practically the Regulations
of His Predecessor.

Rome. Dec. To-night's "Osservators Pc
man." the Vatican organ. publishes inpo-tans
document signed by the Pope rules for tia
guidance Of the Catholic Iaity-
The document quotes nineteen articles or r,ls.
taken from the encyclicals Of the late Pope 10
on the subject OF instructions 70 congregations IN.
following being the most important:
Christian Democrats must entirely abstain n,
Italy from participating in any political actions
which, IN the present circumstances and for rea-
sons OF very order are interdicted.
thus the Pope destroys all hope entertalned nv
the Liberal elements in the Catholic party TIA,
they would be allowed 20 take part in the political
life OF the country.
Other Important rules mentioned are for the a.
recfIon OF Catholic writer's, who must abstain
from anticipating the views OF the Holy See on
leading subjects They must submit all Wrftinvt
concerning religion. Christian useras. and natural
ethics 10 the censorship OF their bishops AMI
they are constrained TO do this even in rhs
cosS % publications on technical subfeefe
Tn the case Of differences OF opinion among
6s tboIlcs Instead OF making these differences puS
iic IN ire newspapers they must submit them to
the eccIesfasticaI authorities, who viii pass upon
1ThSse rules have greatly dampened the enthusi.
asrn az those VINO hoped that the present POntIa-
cate would be more liberal than the last one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
ANARCHISTS, THEY SAY.
Police Think They Hare Found a
Club of Them an Yonkers.

Alertness in following up a clew to the identity
Of the man who it is charged, recently myster-
iously robbed the restaurant Of Francis j. Moultre
at No. Al Warburton-ave, Yonkers, has led to the
disclosure by Detectives Joseph Scheibel and Will
lam ]. Healy that anarchist club exists in
Yonkers that may have utilization with the Malta.
The two burglaries had completely baffled the
police On the first occasion a considerable amount
OF money obtained from a safe. the door of
which had been accidentally left open. 1t was i'm
possible to account for the manner in which the
burglar had gained admittance. the doors being
securely locked and barred, while to all appearances
none of the windows had been tempered with.
After this burglary couple of weeks elapsed,
when Moultrie again reported that thieves had
entered his store. This time no money was OBJ
tanned. although attempt had been made to force
the door of the safe. the knob of which had been
broken. But again the puzzling feature the
impossibility of accounting for the manner in
which the intruder had got in.
A week ago Healy and Scheibel. while making
tour through the Italian colony, entered saloon.
By chance the proprietor happened to take from the
money drawer an old half dollar of the coinage of
1929. Making Inquiries, they learned that an Italian
named Michael Cherrico, with several aliases. had
given this piece of money. together with several
other peculiar coins, in exchange for drinks few
nights previous. With these facts as a clew they
began working. ard the next day arrested an
Italian who later identified as the individual
who possessed the pieces of money While making
Italians that Cherrico belongs TO a club of an
Main-st, near Kenger-st. The detectives are now
trying TO find the clubs present lodgings.
trie about a year ago. He is in jail on a burglary
charge. The Italians who have been approached by
anarchists and the Malta. The police have learned
that the fellow had been driven from the boarding
anarchists 1t is stated that big developments are
expected to result shortly because of the arrest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
UDrinht Pianos

? Chickering's. were $3.50 now S2S5 each.
Kohler & Campbell, was $3.50, now S165.
Gabler. was $500. now S1S5.
Hardman. was $3.50, now $3.50.
Sterling, was $500, now S1S5.
Gordon, was $215, now S165.
Royal, was 500. row S125.
Schubert, was $3.50. now S125.
Bradbury. was $3.50, now $40.
Hai1es. was $3.50 now S135.
Wagner & Sons, was S225, now 500.
Heintzman. was S225. now 500.
Stable & Sons. was S225. now S125.
2 Campbells. were $3.50. now $3.50 each.
Chambers, was $3.50. now 500.
Chickering. was $3.50, now $3.50
Fifth floor,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
MORE REVENUE FOR CITY.
Change to Chelsea Piers Sauing for
Transatlantic Lines.

The Sinking Fund Commission will consider
tomorrow the application OF the International
Mercantile Marine Company for new piers in
the Chelsea section, which was announced ex-
cla.sively IN yesterdays Tribune. Clement A.
Grlscom. tr., said yesterday:
Negotiations for the new piers were begun in
February. leo2. We made no definite bid however.
gard 70 the iensthenins Of Inc piers of the North
River Soon after the rendering OF his decision the
bid Cor the piers Just what p:eT we win use am, Saa
afte- the action OF the sinking Fund Commission.
our bids have been approved by commissioner
Hawkes.. Mayor Low and Controller GrOut
Commissioner Hawkes. would not go into
further details than what was printed in The
Tribune yesterday. He said:
I signed all the contracts Saturday night, and all
the plans and documents are now In the hands OF
the Sinking Fund Commissioners al the City han
Tfne Company has for the distribution of these
piers between the various lines represented IN lts
Griscon An can tell You IS that BY the lease OF
Piers Il ana Is (Barciay-sf). now used by the
American Line Piers g and g eHoGston risr:
IS and t9 C5erry-stl. now used by the White Star
line and Pier 50 CBethune-st) at its disposal for
line now docking in Hoboken is negotiating for
one % te new mn e wh fs nenot for ONE of
the present White Star piers These negotiations
reached.
There are now five transatlantic lines docking
in Hoboken. It is probable the line to make the
change is the Phoenix, from Antwerp TO New
York. OF the two German lines. the North
German Lloyd has just completed three 900
foot piers which indicates that IL intends TO re-
main on that side of the river.
The piers Of the various companies in the
International Mercantile Marine Company are
now scattered all along the waterfront. When
the new piers are obtained they viii be to-
Eether, and WILL with the combining OF all the
Offices Of the combination TO be effected soon.
result in a material decrease of expenses This
saving Will be counterbalanced to some extent
hy the increased wharfage that viii he paid to
the city The new pier privileges will cost the
steamship companies S4S3.O0O. which is $4,000
more than they are now paying 10 the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
RULES FOR STORING EXPLOSIVES.
Mayor Accepts Commissions Recommends.
tons to Suit Automobile Owners.

Mayor Low gave a hearing yesterday to those in
terested in the regulations recently proposed by the
Municipal Explosives Commission The recon-
mendations were apparently satisfactory with one
exception. and change in that accepted by
the Mayor the advice of General Eaton, of the
Commission.
Representatives OF automobile storage depots. or
garages they called said they would be
unable TO do business If limited to the require
ment that not more than no gallons Of gasoene
be stored in any depot. the gasOene companies
would make only two deliveries day, and none
Sunday or holiday, and many depOts storing
upward of one hundred automobiles, consumed over
two hundred gallons of gasOene a Sunday
holiday. 1t was suggested that the storage OF 275
gallons would not increase the danger, and Mayor
Low said he would so recommend to the Fire Com
missioner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
ACADEMY OF MEDICINE ELECTION.

The annual meeting of the Academy OF Medicine
was held last evening in the building OF Natural
History and Art, Seventy-ninth-st- and Central
Park West. The reports of the various officers were
read the treasuTers showing increase in assets
The following officers elected for the ensuing
year: President Professor. Edmund B. Wilson. OF
Columbia; first Weep president. James f. Kemp of
Columbia; second vice president L. NJ Underwood
of Columbia; third Vice-presdent, Charles Lane
Poor. OF Columbia; fourth vice-presdent. Professor
F. ]. Z. Woodbridge, of Columbia; corresponding
secretary, Richard Z. Dodge: recording secretary
II. E. Champion; treasurer, c. F. Cox; librarian
Ralph W. Tower: editor c. L. Poor and COUNSEL
lors, Livingston Farrand. of Columbia, and Dr. f.
L. HOVey.
After the meeting the members adjourned to the
Hotel Endicott where dinner served. About
sixty present. Speeches made by the re-
firing officers and those elected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
LAUD PILGRIM VIRTUES.
NeTo-E nglaaders. Of Brooklyn, Eat
Baked Beans Together.

The hardy virtues of the Pilgrim Fathers and
Mothers were extoliad last evening at the twenty
fourth annual dinner OF the New England Society
of Brooklyn at the Union League Club. Grant
Square Brooklyn. Features of the menu
Boston baked beans served in little brown pots,
sorbet in pumpkin souvenirs and ice cream in the
historic shape of Plymouth Rock
At the right of Joseph A Burr, president Of the
England Society of Brooklyn sat the Rev.
Dr. John Cuckson. and at his left Nicholas Murray
Butler, Others the guests table were Justice
Almet F. jerks. Justice Willard Bartlett, General
Henry g Corbin the Rev. Dr. Lindsay Parker.
Martin w Iittleton, Captain James Moss Edmond
ID. Hennessy president of the st. Patrick Society;
Hermanus b. Hubbard, president of the st. Mich
oas Society. ana Austin b. Fletcher. president of
the New-York New England Society
Joseph A. Burr. the president. gave cordial
greeting to the guests of the society, and went on
say that free schools and the printing press
were manifestations, Of the New England spirit
that the society sought to honor and perpetuate.
A toast to the President of the United States
was drunk standing. The Rev DIR. John Cuckson.
pa stor of the First Church of Plymouth, spoke to
the toast, '16Os-1sO3; Religious Freedom Then and
Now"
The toast ''The Pilgrim Way: No Law without
Liberty; No Liberty Without Law was responded
to by President Butler, of Columbia, who said In
part:
men are listening TO and foolish men are bethpg
influenced by appeals which would overturn the
can people have instincts true TO the core, but
there are moments Of doubt and danger when the
foundations Of the government are attacked. We
are told that somehow it ought to be possible FOR
to be driven to courses of action outside or
the law, because some believed they should be
taken in the interests CT class 1t is net 50 much
an attack upon property 1t IS upon Hberty
based upon law. We told that somewhere Is to
be found higher law than the Constitution Our
weakness lies often in the timorous executives
whose ears fast 10 the ground they forget
the oaths they've taken with their lips and are
willing to contribute their little all to the Under
mining of the foundations on which our civillza-
ton rests.
The Rev DR.. Lindsay Parker responded to the
toast 1.-THE Pilgrim Fathers as Seen through irish
Ewes" Other toasts were 1.-THE Pilgrim Mothers,
Seen Through Their Childrens Eyes, ceeero
Henry c. Corbin. L S. A, ard The Borough OF
Brooklyn, the Home that We Love
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
The Best Gloves in
the World
For WOnen.

We're still hunting for better
glove than the Victoria, but still
we fail to find it. The Victoria
is made by the best maker OF
gloves in the world, and he has
told us again and again that he
can't find choicer skins; that the
Victoria is made only of the most
carefully picked skins, from finest
lots that are all selected. And no
better glove-making is known to
the craft.
But we haven't been satisfied to rest
on this fact alone. We have shown the
Victoria to fine glove-makers everywhere,
to try and get them to say they could
make better ones. But everyone who has
examined the Victoria has declared that
such feat is impossible.
That is why we know that the Victoria
is the best glove for women in the world.
That is why those who give gloves for
Christmas presents want the Pretoria, for
who would give gloves of doubtful excel
lence when the best gloves in the world
cost the same, or only trife morea
When you give the Victoria, the recipi-
ent knows that you gave the best gloves
that money could buy. Price, S1.S5 a
pair. Tenth ,,r.et.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
Square Pianos

Steinway & Sons. was $500. now 1928.
Crow & Christopher. was 500, now $40
Weber. was $500. now $50
Weber. was $3.50. now $40
Bradbury, was $3.50. now 500
Bacon & Raven, was S275. now S25.
Bacon & Raven, was $40. now $40.
Sick & Hints, was $3.50 now SO
Grovestein & Fuller was $500. now $40
Van Ripper. was $500. now $40
Pelton. was $3.50 now S65.
Fuller, was $3.50, now $50.
Wing & Son. was $3.50. now 500.
Jennings, was $3.50. now $50.
Also symphony Organ. was $3.50. now
$40: symphony Organ. was 5000. now $50;
EOliaR Organ. was $3.50 now $12O; lEOlian
Organ. was $3.50. now $50; 3 Angelus Piano
Players. were $3.50, now S155: Mason s
Hamlin Organ. was 500. now $50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
More Beautiful Dresses

for Women, at S25, though worth
from $50 to $50. They are ali
new and handsome Tailor-made
Suits, of cheviots, zibelines, broad
cloths and mixtures; some with
jaunty short jackets, prettily
trimmed; others with three-auar-
ter length coats with strapped
seams. Most of the suits are rich
ly lined with silk throughout.
Suits that were marked to sell az
$50 to $50; now at $25 each.
Second floor. Broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
HoRsesHoERs TO KEEP UP STRIKE

A meeting of Horseshoers' Union No. /. which has
been on strike for year for recognition OF
the union label held last night in Central Hall,
No. AT West Thirtysecond-st to consider the stu
alton After the meeting President Quinlivan of
the union that a resolution proposed meet
ing Of horseshoers who are tired of the strike,
Sunday night, TO give up, was rejected
I'VE adopted resolution to keep up the strike
until 1t is won," he said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
NO FRENCH BALL THIS YEAR.
Cercle Franchise de Harmonic Decides
Patrons Are Too Poor to Make It Pay.

mo French ball this year" the wall that
broke forth yesterday from the old habitues of that
giddy festival Why? Hard tfmesr' says the
CercIe FRANCHISE de Harmonic. NJ. G. Dorval, one
of the leading members of the cercle, said last
evening Eyes, we have decided ball this
year Most unusual thing, you say? Yes IN
usual. if you please, but that is the resolution
adopted The club thinks that times are too hard
with the class that attends these balls to make it
nav this YEAR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
Grand Pianos

Chickering Concert Grand. was 5000. row
$500.
. Chicl<ering Concert Grands. were $780,
now S175 each.
Cyhickering Baby Grand. was $3.50 now
1915.
Mason & Hamlin Parlor Grand was $500
now 1885.
Mason & Hamlin ParIor Grand was $500
now 1925.
Chickering Grand. was $3.50. now $685.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
swANsrRoM WON'T SERVE ON BOARD

j. Edward Swanstrom, Borough President OF
Brooklyn. yesterday said that he had determined
not to serve again the Board OF Education
1t is true that have had several opportunities
again 10 become a member OF the board" he added.
but my mind is finally made up to return to my
law practice, and devote to II my entire time"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
PEpLER CLEARED OF MURDER susPIcIor

wilamsport Penn. Dec. I.-Edward Meyer. the
pedler who arrested mt Sunbury on Saturday
suspicion OF having been connected with the
murder OF Clendenniu. the operator at Browns
Tower had a hearing this evening at Lock Haven,
and was discharged from custody. The authorities
wore satGfed that he could have had no connec-
lion with the nnurders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
w. c. RocKEFELLER's HousE BURNED

[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE1
Norfolk, Va, Dec. H.-Fire. caused by defective
electric wiring, has destroyed the house in South
Norfolk occupied by w. c. Rockefeller, a cousin
Of John d. Rockefeller. Many. of the wedding
gowns Of Miss Grace Rockefeller. daughter of
w. c. Rockefeller. were destroyed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
Beautiful Art Wares

that will delight all lovers of
beauty, get these sharp price-cuts
today. Savings of three to TWEEN
ty dollars on fine Christmas gifts
are not to be sneezed at, with this
weeks pressure on pocket-books.
A small group OF our finest pieces Of
Vienna Terra Gotta:
Bust. The Dream" at 50, from SO.
Bust. "Sylph." at $40. from SIS.
Figure. 'Lygia." at SGT. from S35
Figure, Card Receiver. at $3.50. from
$3.50.
Figure, "Clio.' at SIS. from $50
Figure. Water Carrier" $45. from S57. so
Figure. Curious" at 500 from $50
Also Few pieces in Royal Vienna
Dresden and SevreS:
ROYAL Vienna Vases S65O from 50;
SiZoo. from SIS: $3.50 from SIS; $50, froni
SO; $40. from $50. - 49,
Dresden Vases. $3.50 from sos. Sa3.
from SSS; so. from SS5.
$40; $50. from SIS
Art Room. Basement
. AM AKER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
lM NaamaIJNe
Store Closes at z o'clock
Don't Worry-COme to
WANAMAKER'S

Here are the Toys you splendid stocks OF Them c
inc the finest showing of Dolls in New York City Here the IN
finite variety Fancy Things from which to choose so many P
limo fs Here is the the China and Cut Glass the
Art Wares for housekeeping friends Here wonderful Jewey
Store and the array of Mems Necwar and other
to he found in the CITY Here greatest Book Store the United
States.
That's why such place as to come
during busy days. to get prompt and satisfying service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-22
Christmas Week Sale Of
USED PIANOS

Just month ago we stirred up
New York City with one of the greatest
offerings of Pianos ever made anywhere.
Since that time we have taken in ex-
change a great many pianos These
have been gone over thoroughly in our
repair shop, and put in excellent eOndi-
ton, for this Pre-Christmas movement,
which we announce today.
Our lack of storage space compels US
to make ridiculOusly low prices, in many
cases, and decisive reductions on all, in
order to find homes for the instruments
which we took only as an accommodation
to those who wished to buy our CHECKER
ing and other fine pianos.
So, today, if you will sacrifice bit of
sentiment, you may secure an instrument
of musical quality far superior to what
would be ossible in a new piano at the
price; for the pianos listed below are
splendid bargains, every one, and the last
great WANAMAKER Sale of the year.
And the offering is made the more &C
ceptable by the easy Christmas terms
The list follows:
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-11-25
The Care of .Black sheep.v

Many families have the misfortune to
include one member who, perhaps from
some congenital defect, is not trust
worthy. Yet they hate to give him up,
and. hoping as he goes from one disas-
ter to another that he will yet learn his
lesson, they keep on finding chances for
him to throw away. To raise such
person is simply to add to the height
from which he must fall To protect
his reputation is simply to furnish him
with means to deceive whoever trusts
him. The sooner he gets down to the
level he belongs in the better for him
self, his friends and society. Help him
on, but not up. Pay his board, but don't
find him job where he can betray con-
fidence. Keep him out of the poorhouse
and out of Jail if possible, but most of
all keep him out of mischief by max
ing serious mischief inaccessible to
him. To put defective, irresponsible
man who is used to ease and the COM
forts of life into social and commercial
competition with persons of his own So
cial grade is to invite disaster. Let him
be known, if he is known at all, for
what he is and thereby minimize the
risk involved in his eXistence.-Har-
pers Weekly.