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New-York tribune., 1906-12-29

education there. but was graduated from Harvard
in the class of 's3 and from the Harvard Law
School in 1866. He was admitted 20 the bar In Al
bany in 1856.
As Deputy Attorney General Mr. Fairchild was
occupied chiefly with reports of the Canal Invest-
eating Committee and with suits against the state.
He became popular Democratic politician
that he nominated for the Office OF Attorney
General in 1873 and was elected At the end Of his
term Of office Attorney General Mr.. Fairchild
went 10 Europe. returning in $780, when he began
the practice Of law in this city.
President Cleveland. who had formed personal
friendship for Mr. Farchild in Albany. appointed
him Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in 1885
In that position he frequently acted the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury when Daniel Manning was too
I'll to attend his duties. When Mr.. Manning on
account Of i'll health, resigned. Mr. FairchiId was
appointed Secretary of the Treasury He con-
tinued 10 hold that place in the Cabinet until the
end OF Mr.. Cleveland's administration.
After retiring from public life Mr.. Farchild be-
president of the New York Security and
Trust Company. giving up the law for career as
n fnancier. While remaining a Democrat and TAX
ing interest in state politics. no known as
n reformer IN municipal affairs and opponent
Of Tammany Hall. He a member Of the Com
mttea Of Seventy in 1894. and made several
speeches for the fusion ticket in the fall Of that
IN 1926 Nr. Fsrchild was identified with the
national Democratic party that nominated me
Palner and Buckner ticket having eeen uttfon it;on
irof ms iorner party Affiliations ny ms opposL,Ui
To the platform which Mr.. Bryan was noml-
of business in Indianapolis in 1897. and n tho
following wear made member OF the None
tary Commission Mr.. Fairchild had been chair
man of the sound currency committee of the re
form Cub since lS9i. had made several speeches
on sound currency earlier.
in addition hIs duties president Of the trust
company NT FairChild has been trustee or the
New York Life Insurance Company. and also has
held official positions in the Charity Organization
Society in the State Charities Aid Association
He has been active in the affairs Of the Reform
Cluh. and also has been member of the Metro
potan. Midday. University. Harvard, Ardsley and
Garden City Golf clubs Mr.. Fairchilds city home
is at No 10 West Sth street.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-29
CONVENE TVENDEL COURT,
Witnesses To BE Subpenaed- Cap
tain Ans7cers No Questions.

The court oe inquiry appointed by Major General
Roe to Investigate charges against Captain Louis
Wendell. consisting OF Brigadier General James H.
Lloyd. Third Brigade. Albany; Colonel George c.
Fox. 18th Regiment, Buffalo. and Colonel Charles
Fl. Hitchcock. 1st Regiment. Binghamton. with
Major George Lawyer. OF the Third Brigade Al
bany, as judge advocate, convened last evening az
o'clock in the officers meeting room in the 1st
Battery ermOry. No. IS West 66th street The court
was appointed at the request OF Captain Wendell
Captain Wendell said in answer 70 questions that
owing to the short notice. he had come to court
without counsel and without a list OF the wit
nesses he desired 70 Subpoena. In reply 70 a aues-
uHn by General Lloyd he said that he would ike
about week in which to get his case ready.
According TO the newSpa peTS.' said General
Lloyd. the criminal proceedings against YOU are
schequled for January 2 Do YOU prefer that this
inquiry should come before or after those pro-
ceedingS?'' "
am willing TO leave that question 70 the court
said the captain
Colonel Fox said that II would greatly facilitate
the business OF the court IL Captain Wendell would
make a statement in regard 70 the charges made
by certain persons as contained IN the newspapers
Captain Wendell. in the absence of his counsel re-
fused 10 make any statement TO the court.
1t Is the Of this court" said General IIOyd
persons mentioned in the newspapers making
charges against Captain Wendell. and such ether
persons as. in his Judgment. should appear before
this court. Captain Wendell and his counsel
be furnished with list Of the witnesses sub
pOnaed."
New-York tribune., 1906-12-29
PRESIDENT HUNTING.
Fails to Bag a Wild Tarkey-En-
iOuing Vacation at Pine Knot.

charlottesville va, Dec. 2S.-President Roose-
velts hunt to-day across Hardware River. half
n dozen miles from the Roosevelt hunting lodge.
was fruitless of results, far wild turkeys
were concerned. the only trophies being a few
birds which were shot on the return trip.
At noon. before going on the hunt. the Presi-
dent went for an hours drive with Mrs. Roose-
volt. in one Of the carriages from the Plain
Dealing stables. .Dlck' Mcdaniel. who occupied
seat beside the President. surrendered the reins
to Mr.. Roosevelt. who took great delight in the
spirited action of two of the best driving horses
of William Wilmer.
In the morning Mr. Wilmer came over from
Plain Dealing accompanied by a friend. Pay
ton Coles They were Joined by Kermit Roose-
welt, the Presidents son. who had obtained
mount from Plain Dealing. The trio went off
for a hunt for birds in the Flat Woods not far
distant In the hour or more they were out
they failed to bag any game. Not even covey
of partridges was encountered. While the
President was hunting this afternoon. Miss
Ethel Roosevelt and a friend went for a long
ride horseback. being accompanied by Theo-
dore Roosevelt, jr., and Lieutenant Hammer.
The route lay over fine macadam road lead
ing to Green Mountain.
The Presidents plans for tomorrow morning
are to engage I'm a bird hunt in the broad fields
near Carter's Bridge six miles east of Pine
Knot. Partridges are said to be plentiful in
that neghborhood. No sooner had the Presi-
dent returned from the afternoon hunt than
rain began to fall. Tho sun shone brightly
throughout the most of the afternoon. how
ever.
local photograp pher Will drive over to Pine
Knot tomorrow morning to take a number of
group pictures of the President and his party.
for use, it is understood, in the exhibit of Abe
marie County at the jamestown Exposition Com
missioner Whately, who is collecting the county
exhibit wrote TO the President some weeks ago
asking him TO contribute something toward
Albemarles exhibit, even if it were only "a pine
knot" The President replied that 1t would give
siouer so desired he would have few pictures
taken showing the Presidents family grouped
on the porch Of his hunting lodge.
Intermittent showers kept the President from
going on the hunt in the morning, but prepara-
tions were made early for the start for the Green
Mountain woods. The party included the Presi
dent Surgeon General RiXey, Joseph Wilmer,
and Kermit Roosevelt the small boys of the
family. Archie and Quentin. being left behind
tage not to expect the party back until about
dark provided the rain did not force them to re-
turn earlier.
The dinner served to the tired party at
o'clock this evening greatly enjoyed by all.
The bill Of fare included turkey, spare ribs and
choice beef Aunt Lottie." one of the cooks AT
Plain Dealing, prepared the meal
Assistant Secretary Latta. who remains at
charlottesville, received no word from the Pres-
dent to-day
New-York tribune., 1906-12-29
EXPECT HUGHES TO-DAY
ChanIcr U'M Reach Capital Also
Skene S7cOrn In.
- reIegrarh 70 &c Tribune.

Arbany- Dec 2S-Governor-eleCt Hughes and
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler, Lieutenant Gov
ernor-elect are expected here tomorrow. and
with them the general thrush of legislators and
an advance guard of spectators for the inaugu-
ration on New Years Day. Up to date this
city has been sIngularIy barren of pohtica!
figures. WouId-be politicians and office seekers
have been moro common. and to-day came
few members of the Legislature
Mr.. Hughes probably will go at once to the
Executive Mansion. Governor Higgins is still
at Olean. but will come here on Monday to greet
his successor. Mr Chanler will occupy house
at state and Eagle streets directly across the
park from the Capitol.
Frederick w. Skene. the incoming State En-
gipaar and Surveyor has been here all day, and
took the Oath of office He held conferences
with some of his political colleagues bur sdld
he was not ready To announce any appointments
vet He will return TO New York tomorrow
morning to consult with w. r. Hearst and
Charles F. Murphy. according TO report hefe'
before completing his place list J.,
Senator Raines, of ontario County, came IN
tonight. He did not have any ooserNatiohs 10
make about the situation. His reelection as
president pro tenn. is taken for granted mere
considerable discomfort is being voiced here
by upstate Democrats seeking places at the way
those places have been distributed. Two state
committeeman from rural counties have declared
that the Independence League in their coun-
ties was in revolt. while the Democrats were
starving.
..The Young Democrats in my county" said
one know they can never be elected to Office
Appointive places only are open. yet the CON
trolIer appoints his deputy from his own couI-
tv the Attorney General and the Secretary or
state do likewise, against all precedent. hg-
ured Yesterday that fifty counties In the state
had got nothing. I wonder how these brilliant
politicians think we can maintain state ma
New-York tribune., 1906-12-29
MURPHY'S KNIFE READY.
Trouble Bre1cing for Lantry and
cathcrS0n-Watcking the MayOr.

Charles F. Murphy IS following up his victory IN
the Tammany general committee on Thursday night
by planning 10 eliminate all opposition to his one
man machine power. Ex-Dock Commissioner
Featherson and Fire Commissioner I.antry learned
yesterday that Mr.. Murphy Is going 10 run can
dieates against them next year and that he Will
order that contest be made for the leadership
as he did last September in various districts where
there was a prospect Of factonal strife. Murphy
VIII name his own leaders in Featherson's and
Lantry's districts. and the men Will divide the
power and patronage oc the district with the old
leaders
Meanwhile. the district leaders are waiting
a..iAloCsy the movements of the Mayor immedi-
atslg g ,aIter January !. The Tammany executive
Tolliniitee mas recommended the reappointment of
John X. Noorhis Elections Commissioners TTntiI
ILlrsday night n seemed likely that Voorhs would
6e IeaPpointed by the Mayor. The action OF the
efntIsI ana executive committees on Thursday
tisht t has convinced the Mayor and his friends
la Ia ,1aaltphy Is bent on fight TO the finish While
me mayor IS disposed to get along in a friendly
manner with Tammany an organization he has
hoL abated MS opposition 20 Murphy personally
ana me aggressions Of Murphy on Thursday night
the boss. ~ -' "a '''N
New-York tribune., 1906-12-29
M4THOT HIS RESIGNED.
Deputy Police Commissioner A5caits
Bingham's 4ctiOn.

That William J.. Mathot. Third Deputy Police
Commissioner. had handed in his resignation to
Police Commissioner Bingham became known
last night. when a close friend. in speaking for
Mr. Mathot. said he had written 10 the Commits
sOner about two weeks ago asking that he be
released from his office
AS Yet no reply has been received from the
accepting Mr.. Mathot's resignation will be writ
ten to-day.
In speaking Of the Deputy commissioners
resignation Mr. NIathOts friend said: You can
state that for two weeks Mr.. Mathot's resigna-
ton has been I'm Commissioner Bingham's office
No answer has been received as yet, but prob
ably tomorrow Monday the resignation will
be announced
Mr. Mathot has been i'll ever since he has
been in the department. He has worked hard
day and night. building up the department in
various ways. He has done all of the law worh
too After leaving his office in Mulberry street
Nj Mathot will take rest and then return to
ms law practice"
When the Deputy Commissioner was seen last
night at the Alabama Hotel, at No. IL East
l1th street. he said that he going to give
luncheon to-day To Commissioner Bingham and
those connected with the office of the Commits
SoLer
rs II a sorl of a farewell luncheon?" he was
asked.
We'll" Mr.. Mathot replied. Il don't care to
say And then, smiling, he remarked. You
can take it one way If you want and you can
take ii in another way if you like
New-York tribune., 1906-12-29
MR. HUGHES OFF TO-DAY
POLITICIANS YET At SEA.
No Hint on Public Works Superin-
tendent-MeSsage Prepared.

Governor-ele Hughes will go to Albany at noon
to-day leaving the Republican politicians as much
in the dark ever with reference to various i'm
portant appointments Mr. Hughes will be accom-
panied by his family. It was expected that he
would announce the appointment of a Superinten-
dent of Public Works week ten days in ad-
vance. He has not however. taken any OF the
Republican leaders. so far as known. into his con-
hdence.
The Superintendent of Public Works. as already
explained IN The Tribune, is perhaps the most
important place to be filled by Mr.. Hughes for
long time. He will he the only Republican in the
Canal Board the other members being the Demo-
cratic state officials. Charles T.. Murphy and Will
lam j. Conners are hoping that the Governors ap-
pontee will be a political easy mark" so that
IL VIII not be difficult to Jolly him into being
OF Democratic patronage hunters II is a fact
that the new appOintee is likely to be Republican
watchdog, as we'll able engineer, that invests
the appointment with much interest among the
politicians
1t developed this week that Colonel Thomas w
Symonds. of the Canal Advisory Board, suggested
oy certain eminent Democrats and Republicans for
the position, is not eligible. He is a resident.
technically. of Michigan, having entered the army
service from that state Under the Congressional
resolution by which he was the State Of New
York as member of the Canal Advisory Board. he
tenaent of Pubic WORKS as it is really superior
10 membership in the advisory board. by reason of
,ts pvius d tesuiar state ofce II the place We're
subordinate 10 the advisory board. it might be diff
COiOHeI SynlOIuS more than a week ago
called on Governor Hughes and talked over the
matter with him.
The friends of Assemblyman Prentice some time
ago began quietly to work in the interest of VIII
lam H. NadhamS, OF the 25th Assembly District
for city Court justice The Republican leaders
were wondering yesterday whether the candidacy
OF Mr. Wadhams would conflict in any way with
that Of McDOugau Hawkes. for superintendent OF
Public Works Mr.. Hawkes. also lives I'm the 18th
District. and. Ike Nj. Wadhams, is a personal
friend of President Parsons OF the county
mittee While Governor Hughes could appoint two
men from tho same district, the leaders are in
clined to think that one of the places will go to
another district
It was learned last night that ex-Dock Commits
sioner Hawkes. has not been sent for by Mr.
Hughes. This is regarded by the politicians a.
somewhat ominOus II being assumed that If he had
decided TO appoint Mr.. Hawkes. he would have seen
him. On the other hand the former Commissioner
has perhaps the most influential backing of any
whose name has been presented
cannot last much longer. His message to the
legislature has gone to the printer and all his prf
vats legal business has been cleared away, leaving
him free to grasp the duties of his office on Janu-
airy ].
New-York tribune., 1906-12-29
TO PRESS HEARST CASE.
Ghcrordi Davis appointed to Probe
Election Expense Statement.

Albany. Dec cS-Attorney General Mayer to-day
designated ex-AssembIyman Gherardi Davis. Of
New York, 10 represent the department Of the At
torney General in the court proceedings on the
statement Of election expenses OF William r.
Hearst
Mr. Hearst. through an agent. filed a schedule
making AFFIDAVIT n election expenses Of $25637 %
The schedule challenged criticism because of its
lack Of detail. The law contemplates exactness in
the making ont Of n schedule. There was nothing
in the schedule fled for Mr.. Hearst concerning the
cost Of the extra copies OF THE American" and
The Evening Journal which were sent broadcast
over the state. Campaign managers who have had
experience IN mailing newspapers say that 1t must
have cost NJ Hearst thousands Of dollars in paper
alone
II is understood that The designation Of Mr. Davis
Will retain his services in connection with the
prosecution Of tho until the examination is
finished Doubtless Attorney General Jackson
being a Democrat. Will challenge the right Of Mr.
Davis TO conduct Inquiry of this nature At
torney General Mayer satisfied himself the legal
lily Of the appointment before he made It. there
IS little doubt that q searching investigation will
be made
Gherardi Davis was Third Deputy Police Com
missioner under General Francis V Greene in the
Low administrations lie served in the I.egisa tlre
mittce Mr.. Davis formulated the report on the
contest In the 4Jh Assembly District, which
suited last week in the expulsion or Jacob New
stead from the Republican County Executive Com
mIttee on the face of tho returns Mr.. Newstead
beat Philip ROsenthal for the leadership of the
4h District by about 90o votes but the investigat-
laritios and recommended the expulsion OF Mr.
NeWstead. an ant-ParsOns man.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-29
ALLEGED SOUND PIRATES ARRESTED.
Police Say They Robbed Many Yachts and
Boathouses.

The arrest of Albert Leard. the owner Of the
Maud s. fishing yacht which took place at
Greenport. Long Island. on Thursday, coupled with
the arrest on December q of Clinton Childs mate
Of the yacht, will bring to end, it IS believed.
long series Of robberies committed along the shores
OF Long Island and Connecticut by so-called Sound
pirates. A search Of the Maud s. disclosed several
articles. il IS alleged which had been missing
from the yacht houses of Latham A. Fish and G.
Irowbridge Hollster, both OF New York. which
were broken into on December /
Among the articles stolen from these Yacht
houses We're several expensive guns and several
hundredweight Of Herresh"fs ya2!:: clocks C,htId.
vas arrested with gun in his possession which
the police say. was identified as one of tbos.
stolen and upon being put through the third de-
gree ne s1lo that he and Leard had dspose1 of fhe
yacht yacht blocks at Sag HarbOr; These blocks wers
Ihen recovered by the police from Junk dealer nj
Sag Harhor. When they returned TO Greenport
they arrested Leard, who is said to have confessed
MS guilt Further search of the Yacht disclosed
that several articles had been carried off Ieard
await the action of the grand Jury ~
New-York tribune., 1906-12-29
THE NEN INDICTED.
GEORGE w. PERKINS.

George ". Perkins began his business career in
the service ~ the New York Life Ineuranc. Com
pany as a Western agent % ;he company He had
Iett school early iu life become an Office bow i
MS fathers Office IN Chicago. where he was horn
IN -e- Iils success an agent IN obtaining busi-
ness ior the New York Life soon led To his pror7o
Ion 10 the place Of assistant bookkeeper in tre
companys Cleveland office
IA IeoS ne was made cashier IN tie Cleveland Of
., net. ihTee years later De was advanced =, 80
tot-o-4 '- SoIeitqT. IN 1855 DE became sae-[ III
=. Jil' ef and IN the following wear Sf,le7
~ g- agency Inspector Tor The New Yorlt
III. -lr. 7 hns was elected sice-presi6a,t NJ .h
4, ,.ln - nc ~ ebTLarE 1872. and was pIscrd
r,tse se or the agency force in this ciry tn ~
- .s -,.s .tdt ne was advanced 10 members6i-, ia
tle c9HlPahFs board OF trustees He v,ae ,-,. 20
seeet0 AleeireslGeut OF the company in 7Sce -
80 -'ly was elected chairman OF the CoD51,-r,,,. =.
.1-dlt'e committee lIe also became "A rart,or'
~ odhhtlg HOLse ot J. J.. Morgan 4 90 ~ 80
.,lli.T -+' Nj Perkins las been a0rfva %.
lleinoef 'L me nanking house in TIE Dan~fal M
as4eiL or large corporations. lie has been cisf-
60. =. Ill5 Hiance committee Of the United stats
S- Sos IoTaton Iie resigned as an oficia oF ne
AoIk LIE several months ago
81 witness before the insurance i1,es,fgs,;,,,
ooltnlttee 4dr. Perkins gave testimony ahoI,t tbS
paSIheht of campaign contributions bv the ineTr
&c company which led 70 important develon,ey,e
L,q a test case for the determination Of lie Te
tp9lslol-lty OF Insurance officials recar5inrr Cs,o
ciced in his favor. ''' WIS ue-
New-York tribune., 1906-12-29
1TL4NT1'S RIOT TOLL.
T1celre Dead and Serenty Injured
Last September.
Icy Telegraph to The Tribune. J


Atlanta, Dec. 2S.-The committee appointed 20
investigate the September riots in this city made
its report to-day. The report shows that twelve
persons were killed and seventy were wounded:
OF the dead two whites. ten Negroes,
two were females and ten males. OF the
wounded ten were whites and sixty were
Negroes. Five thousand three hundred and
sixty-three dollars expended by the COM
mittee for relief of the wounded and for the fam
lilies of the dead, of which the city contributed
$1,000. The report says:
The crimes Of the mob included robbery as
we'll as murder. In a number of cases the prop
erty of innocent and unoFfending people was
taken. Furniture was destroyed. small shops
were looted, windows were smashed and money
taken from small boards. In the commits
sion Of crime men and women alike were treated
with unspeakable brutality.
"As a result OF the riots" the report continues
good citizens have been driven away" The
report in ending, says:
AS twelve persons were killed and seventy
were murdeTously assaulted. and as by all ac-
is clear that several murderers or wOuld-be
murderers are at large in this community.
Among the victims Of the mob there was not
a vagrant- They were persons earning wages
in useful work up TO time OF riot and support
ing themselves and families Of relatives. Most
Of the dead left small children and widows.
mothers or sisters. with practically means.
Many OF the wounded dislgured, and several
are permanently disabled.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-29
4PPROTE SEWER PLANS.
Fan 1Lstync and Porter 1ct on
BrOnE TaHcy Case.
JRg Teler-apa 10 IRE Tribunal

Albany. Dec. 2S.-PIans for the proposed
Bronx Valley sewer were approved to-day by
State Engineer Van Mstyne and State Health
Commission Porter. They provide for a trunk
sewer through Westchester County from White
Plains to Yonkers. emptying into the Hudson
near the latter city.
Vigorous protest has been entered by New
York City people because Of this proposed
dumping Of sewage at their doors. At hearings
and by letters the Merchants Association, the
New York Board of Trade and Transportation
and Mayor McClelan's Harbor Pollution Com
mission urged that distinct injury would be done
To New York City in thus befOuling the Hudson
and waters OF the bay when that city was
doing its utmost TO cleanse those waters and
keep them clean. Those organizations urged
that sewage reduction plant be substituted for
the trunk sewer.
The State Engineer and the Health Commits
soner Investigated the subject thoroughly and
referred it 20 Attorney General Mayer for an
opinion. He advised them that the question Of
polluting the Hudson need not be taken into
consideration. The bill authorizing the sewer
specified that its cost was not 10 exceed 5000