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New-York tribune., 1907-09-14
PRENTICE TO RETIRE.
AssembIyman Says He UW Not
Run Agnin- Urged to Reconsider.

Ezra p Prentice. who has represented the
25th Assembly District in the state Legislature
for the last four years. will not be a candidate
for reelection this autumn. Mr.. Prentice feels
that he cannot spare the time from his law
practice. Republicans Of his district urging
him to reconsider his determination. for they
say if he will consent to run there will be no
doubt about his success
Il regret sincerely the decision l have felt
obliged to make" said Mr.. Prentice, but
feel that l do nothing else In fact. had
intended retiring last year. but felt it my duty
then. account OF the situation in my district
to sacrifice my own personal desires for what
seemed to be the good Of the party at that time
This year. however. conditions have somewhat
changed and L cannot consent to run for the
Assembly again"
Assemblyman Prentice is a stanch friend Of
Herbert Parsons. president of the Republican
County Committee. At Albany he made en-
viable record. He was recognized as a man Of
strength and ability by his party leaders the
first year OF his legislative career. and from
that time he gained wider and wider recoG-
milton.
In the Assembly last year Mr. Prentice was
one of the strongest advocates Of Governor
HuShes's measures.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14
In Fraud Cases Back Insurance
Costs Nothing, Decision Says.
IRu re,crrar, 20 The Tribun.. l

F,rr1ira. \ Y. Sept l3.-The Appellate NJ
vision OF the Supreme Court. Third Department.
sitting at Saratoga this week, handed down an
irnportant decision the effect Of which is that
where an insurance company IS guilty oi ITauh
on a polcyholder at the inception Of the con-
tract the policyholdcr. on discovering the fraud
can rescfnd the contract and recover all the
rrernfllrns paid with interest. and the deiraud-
ing company must stand the loss that ersues
from its urongdoiug.
The case at issue that OF John Moore. Il
ay,-,e~ and editor OF The Elmira Telegram.
against the Mutual Reserve Lie Insurance
Company Of New York. The case was tIlen III
Elmira before Justice Lyon. Of the supreme
Court. in May 1906 Justice Lyon found that
the alleged fraud had been committed by al
legged false statements made to Mr.. Moore per-
sopa1I, AT the New York office; declared that
the policy should be rescinded. but charged the
riIaintif with the cost to the company Tor carry
ing the life insurance for fourteen years. ana
gave to plaintiff damages OF only ~ Mt.
Moore at once took an appeal. asking that jus
tice Lyons decision be modified by giving him
Judgment for So so. the amount he had pald
os premiums with interest. and modified that
the Judgment be affir9ed, The insurance com
pany also took appeal. asking that the entire
decision by Justice Lyon he reversed.
Tho state Of facts showed that Mr. Moore
tool, out a poEicv OF life insurance in the Mutual
Reserve for $4,000 early in 1892. Mr. Moore
while present at the Armstrong investigation In
New York learned in December. 100, that the
statement of the insurance company for the
1,oar 1891 purporting to show its financial stand
ing and condition for that year were false and
,,ntrue he asserted in that for that year death
1oeees amounting to over $523OoO had been con-
caaled in order 10 enable the company TO make
favorable showing in its annual report MI.
Moore declared that he had taken out his IN
e,,rance from the New York office after CON
ferance with officers of the company VINO had
shown him the alleged report Of 1881. Memo
randa and other data he said he hau tdAe" a'
that conference made part of his case
Tho decision establishes precedent in THIS
limo of cases and II is probable that It VIII ne
carried to the Court of Appeals However Iii
that event the insurance company VIII nave 10
- . hond The court in arriving at its de-
ctsion announced this week. scrutinized care
frr,v reDorts of French. Canadian and Engllsn
co,,rts Justice Smith wrote the prevailing
o,,irion copv of which is eagerly awaited by
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14
NO PANIC IN SIGHT,"
c. 4. Peabody Doesn't Erpcct
Normal Rates This F'aH, HOzcc7'cr.

Charles A Peabody president Of the Mutual
Life Insurance Company. added his expert opin-
ion yesterday to those that have been recently
expressed on the genera. financial condition OF
the county, saying tha. there ground
for the prediction Of a panic Mr. Peabody
does not often talk for publication. and yester
day. when asked for exT=assion of his views.
demurred modestly. declaring that there could
be no public interest In his opinions. However,
since MI Peabody consented 60 talk briefly, il
might be interesting TO call attention to his re-
latonship with "a number Of the largest financial
institutions and railroad corporations He is a
director Of the AstOr Trust Company, Gallatin
National Bank. National Bank OF Commerce.
Illinois Central Railroad and Union Pacific
Railroad and several other corporations
There Will be no panic" said Mr.. Peabody
decisively. Conditions might be far from sat
isfactory from the point of view of the busi-
ness man with money ruling at or 4 pei cent,
but long way from panic"
The president of the Mutual Life was asked
to what he attributed the tightness of the money
market He replied:
Partly 10 political causes. partly 10 CONNER
cial 1t costs more, too. TO do business" Mr..
Peabody added in answer to a question: II do
not look for return to normal rates this fan
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14
AHEARN HEARING ON.
Lttlefon, for Borough President,
Makes General Denial.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Albany. Sept 13.-Governor Hughes tonight
in the executive chamber continued the hearing
into the charges filed by the City Club, of New
York City. against Borough President John F.
Ahearn of Manhattan. Several witnesses were
examined. The hearing will be continued to-
morrow and probably on Monday. as to bring
il 10 a close. Mr.. Ahearn is expected to take
the stand IN his own behalf the opening of
the hearing tomorrow.
Martin w Littleton entered a general denial
of the charges He gave various names and
figures 10 substantate Mr. Ahearn's defence.
c. H Strong. for the City Club. offered as evt-
dence the report of the Commissioners of Ac-
counts on the investigation into Mr.. Ahearn's
department Mr.. Littleton objected strenuously
to the receipt Of the report. He said it a
proceeding in which an attorney was denied the
accused man, and that the proceedings were
fair. parte and prejudiciaL He said it would
not be fair or square 10 accept the report. but
would insist the City Club producing it's wit
nesses so your excellency can look into their
faces as you will look into our Witnesses The
objection overrued by the Governor.
II think the interest of the public in having
this matter long drawn out should be con-
sidered." he said Il understand the Importance
Of cross examination, and in dealing with these
matters shall take that into consideration
The Governor informed counsel for the City
Club that he would insist their pointing ou-
in the report those matters which they con-
sidered relevant. This he wanted done he said.
expedite matters. We want TO get at
the facts. how the department has been man
aged and the substance of the charges" said
Governor Hughes.
Mr.. Littleton said It his intention to call
a number OF Mr.. Ahearn's subordinates. so that
they might tell all the facts in connection with
the department II was agreed 10 take up the
first charge, that Of neglecting the streets
Mr. Spencer read from the report of the Com
missioners of Accounts the important facts
touching on charge No. l.
An adjournment was taken at 1870 p. m.
til tomorrow at 1870 a. m. when Mr.. Ahearn's
defence will be heard by the Governor The
Borough President was present throughout the
proceedings He brought with him a large num-
ber of attaches Of his department.
Mr.. Black. ex-COmmssioner Of Accounts, IS
here and it is announced that he will be wit
ness for Mr.. Ahearr.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14

Long Acre Company at Last Has
Permit for UrcS.

after fight carried through all the higher
courts OF the state. the Long Acre Electric Light
and Power Company clinched it's victory yester-
day by obtaining from John II. O'Brien. Com
missioner OF Water supply. Gas and Electricity.
permits to lay its wires throughout Manhattan
and The Bronx. Within sixty days the Long
Acre officials predict they Will be furnishing
lights in competition with the Edison combina-
ton that for so long has opposed their claim.
The validity Of the Long Acre franchise was
finally upheld by the Court Of Appeals. but even
before the decision was handed down the COM
pany had been TenoyatinG the old Manhattan
Transit powerhouse in Second avenue between
47th and 4Sth streets and enlarging its capac
ity. John {. Sheehan. vice-president OF the
Long Acre company said last night that the
powerhouse was almost ready.
The permits empower the Long Acre company
To lay wires through the conduits of the Con-
soIidated Telegraph and Electrical Subway Com
pany. This subway company covers the city for
nigh tension wires just the Empire City Sub
way Company has the monopoly of the tube IA
cilitcs for low tension wires. 1t has been al
legged from time TO time both in the Long Acre
suit and In the agitation brought by the auto
matte independent telephone companies. that
these subway companies under the control
of the Edison interests. Commissioner OBrien
said however that under his permits the high
tension subway company could not refuse to
admit the Long Acre wires
ice-President Sheehan was highly elated last
night. and exclaimed: within two months
lights will be Frightening New York. We pur-
pose to furnish light and power much more
cheaply than the present companies We have
plenty of contracts. Our powerhouse will be en-
trely ready stretch wires. and
have already bought the wires This power
house. though. will be only starter. for
negotiating for the building of others in other
parts of the city. The people of New York will
benefit by cheaper lighting and by the compet-
ton
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14
AUTOMANIA
Police Say City Is "Speed Crazy"
and Prohibit Racing.
LBy Telephone TO The Tribune. ]


Pittsburg. Sept. 13.-Thoroughly aroused over
the number of automobile accidents in this city
in the last two weeks. the police have determined
TO prohibit automobile races in the future. They
believe that racing arouses automobile owners
to increase their speed According to Thomas
A McQuaide, Superintendent Of Police. the auto
mobile owners Of Pittsburg suffering from a
disease which he calls 'automania-" In an in
terview here this afternoon Superintendent Nc
Quaide said:
The automobile owners of Pittsburg and vicin-
ity have gone speed crazy. In spite of the fact
that several have been killed and many injured
in the last two weeks, the work of blood and
death goes on. The lives of people are in
danger at every turn. The people OF Pittsburg
are at present divided into TWO classes. one
owning autos who are trying 10 break their own
and other peoples neCks and the others who
trying to dodge. We have tried to stop this
speeding but seem TO be powerless. It ap-
pears that when a sensible business man Of
Ptttsburg buys automobile he becomes in
oCulated with the speed mania, which cannot
be checked. We have passed laws. but men who
respect every other law laugh al these The
other day I had before me one of the most prom
inent business men of Pittshurg for speeding
his automobile He seemed very sorry, and I
believe he sincere He paid his fine and
promised never TO speed again. When he left
my office he got into his automobile and started
out the Boulevard At a speed Of forty miles
an hour. The city is auto cra2v. thaf's all
This afternoon the coroner's jury IN the case
of Frank Armstrong. who killed in an
automobile accident on Grant Boulevard last
week. returned a verdict In which the city was
censured for having the boulevard torn up.
This in spite Of the fact that the repairs were
needed, and that there was a warning red light
over the work
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14
BUSY DAYS AHEAD FOR GOVERNOR.
Mr. Hughes Has Many Engagements for the
Next Two Months.
lBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Albany. Sept. Ex-Governor Hughes who returned
10 Albany to-day. has more speaking engage
meuts until he goes to the Ctsego County Fair on
Wednesday. He will speak the TompkinS County
Fair Dryden Thursday Then he Will return
and go New York a week from Wednesday.
ready 10 start the following day for Gettysburg.
This trip which is for the dedication of the mOnu
ment the troops from this state who fought
there, is under the auspices of the commission ap-
pointed by the Legislature 10 provide such a
rial. There viii be a special train In the Gov
ernor's will be. in addition to his staff Lieu
tenant Governor Chanler. Senator John Raines,
Speaker Wadsworth and General Frederick d.
Grant U s A. and his staff. The party Will
turn from Gettysburg on September %.
The Governor will to the DutcheSs County
Fair on October 4. He will speak the following
day Saturday, October 5, at the dedication of the
monument to General Sigel in this city. The Gov
ernor will start on October for Jamestown where
New York Day at the exposition is to be cele-
ated. The party will return October IL
In addition to these the Governor has two
engagements in November. 1t is probable also that
he may take occasion to visit some state institu-
tions before the next session OF the Legislature
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14
ABRAM I. ELKUS IN AUTO SMASH.
Rams Trolley Car in Stamford and Interrupts
His Motor Tour.
IB, Telegraph TO The Tribune.

Stamford. Conn. Sept. IA motor car tour
that Abram 1. Elkus. a New York lawyer, was
making with relatives was interrupted here about
noon to-day when his big touring car ran into
westbound trolley car in Main street and, bound
ing off the car. hit delivery wagon.
The chauffeur tried to drive the automobile
between the wagon and the streetcar. but there
was not room enough. The hood and the radia-
tor of the motor car were smashed and bent
and a section of the running board of the trolley
car was ripped off The delivery wagon came
out Of the mix-up with a broken wheel and a
bent axle. Two men and two women were in
the car with Mr. Elkus. and although they and
some of the passengers on the trolley were
frightened and excited bit hurt.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14
SAYS SHE WAS HELD CAPTIVE ON BOAT
Newport Police Take Young Woman from
New York Power Craft.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Newport, r. l.. Sept ia young woman. de
scribng herself Miss Francis. of New York.
artists model. taken from the power boat
Marquita, of New York here late tonight by the
Newport police because she said she had been held
a captive on the boat for the last three weeks
since the boat left Fort Washington. N Y. with
another woman. a MIR. Barnes. of New York. and
Captain Sibley
The case is a mysterious one. as both police and
Miss Francis refuse to talk though it has been
learned that Mr. Barnes the of the boat, and
Captain Sibley left the boat this afternoon and
that the other was put ashore at New
Haven a few days ago. because she was seasick.
The boat carries crew of three Japanese
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14
SOLEILLANT SPARED.
President FaIIiercs COmmuteS SEN
fencc to Life Term.

Paris. Sept. 13.-The question Whe'iiei Cio
.,iIIotine would again be used in France was
5,ded this afternoon when President Fallieres
to life Imprisonment the sentence OF
.doath passed on man named Soleillant, whose
atrocious murder of a girl twelve years old In
This city excited the horror OF France and brought
forth many petitions for the inf1iction Of the
death penalty. A bill to abolish capital punish
mont is part of the governments platform. and
has already been introduced IN the Chamber Of
10
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14
g,ve laps DEAD. FIVE HURT, IN WRECK.

Roseburg oregon. Sept lS-A collision in which
a. ra,anase were killed and five seriously injured.
occurred at billiard Station last night a con-
struction train standing on siding was preparing
"a hack ED when a northbound train ran through
an omen switch and crashed into the construction
,ratn The wreck took fire and three of the Jap
a-ese were burned TO death.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14
OSBORNE TO BE REAPPoINTED AT ONCE

Albany Sept. BIT was authoritatively an
nounced tonight that Thomas l.. Osborne. af Au-
burn who while the way to Europe ap-
pointed by the Governor a member of the Public
Service Commission OF the I'd District. would be
appointed. probably tomorrow when Mr.. Osborne
is expected to call the Governor.
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14
PETTTBONE NAY DIE.
for Operation UM Delay
Further Prosecution.

Boise Idaho Sept 13.-GeOrge A Pettibone
charged with completely in the murder of Gov
ernor Steunenberg, was taken to the hospital
to-day in a critical condition. and an operation
probably will be necessary. There will be no
further prosecution of the case at present
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14

Via ERIE RAILROAD. going SEPT. 90 Grand
Illumination of Falls" Sept. q. Tickets, Res
ervations and details at Ss9 and 1853 Bway. NEW
YORK. and other ERIE ofices.-Advt-
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14

The greatest tourist thoroughfare in America.
Hudson River Day Line. Unsurpassed service
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14

AFTER ALL, USHER'S TIE SCOTCH
sEat made the highbal fsEoug.-Adst
New-York tribune., 1907-09-14

Continued on seventh pagr
Evening capital., 1907-01-09

In the appearance of Mr.. Daniel
Sully in The Matchmaker nj the
Colonial Theatre Monday. January IL.
local patrons have centered their atten-
tion with unbounded manifestation.
Their interest is certainly placed in a
worthy attraction, as Mr.. Sully proved
beyond doubt. capable in
The Matchmaker last season. To
those who met with the i'll fortune to
miss its presentation last year, il may
be said that no more hearty and sin
eere laughs and quick touches of the
heart strings were felt before the
scenes of any play, than those that
were experienced while " itncssing
this delightful story OF romance in
Western Idaho. Playgoers in general
are indebted to Mr.. Sully for ac-
quainting them with so wholesome
and instructive character of priest
as he portrays for nearly three years
of co1start running enabled him to
present Tho faliA.l llicsi' isls FIRST
great success embracing the pait oI "a
priest, TO vast armies of people all
over the United States and Canada.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09
Pif. Paf. Ponf.

Pin.. .Pan. pouf'' is the kind Of a
beauty show which Is in great demand
At this time. The old-time chorus
girl who was 50 much joked about by
the humorists. not ithout some rea-
son, has been gradually disappearing
from the stage and the call is now for
young women kind Of prepossessing
personal appearaee that can dance and
with good voice.
ID. q. Whitney mas engaged unusual
" pretty girls for .'I'5f. Pan, Pouf
which will be seen al the Colonial
Theatre Saturday matinee and night.
January II. The eight American
ballet girls are exceptionally good
dancers, they are Stella Marsh. Flor
ence Gribbin. Helen Tamponz. Denla
Montrose. Alice Lee. Alma Lorraine,
Nellie Wilson and Camiil Astor.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09

Travellers OF the county roads are
complaining of their bad condition.
The tnaw and rain, mist and warm
weather of the last week have
brought the frost out of the ground,
caused mud to fill the roads and the
Spa Hill road is in such a condition
that mud is mp 10 the hubs Of car
rage whcels.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09
Celebrating Birthday.

The venerable postmaster, DR.. Wash
ington &. Tuck, celebrated. his seven
ty-fifth birthday yesterday. The Doe
tor is the leader of the Republican
party in Anne Arundel county. In
honor of the felicitous occasion DIR.
Tuck entertained his relatives and
few personal friends last night at his
residence on State House Circle.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09
Good Catch Of Fish.

There is a good run OF herring for
this season of the year. This morning
Thomas Holiday, Sr.. well known
fisherman, caught fifty fine herring.
This is considered early for herring
Mr.. A. M. Parkinson, also a well
known fsherman.th this morning caught
n number of fine eat fish and yellow
march
Evening capital., 1907-01-09
Licensed 70 we'd.

The Clerk of the Court today issued
the following marriage licenses
LIT. Joseph A. Rossell, "a. United
States Marine Corps and Florence ID.
Clayton, Annapolis. Applicant Jos.
A. Rossell.
James +. Mayo, %, Eastport, Md,
and Ella M. Cadet, Eastport, Md.
George @. Mayo was the applicant.
The groom to be Is brother of Mr..
William Mayo. graduate ofSt. John s
College, who IS now engaged I'm teach
ing school i'm the Philippines.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09
NJ New BattIeshir.

There is but little hope among OFF,
cials of the Navy Department that
Congress will authorize the construc-
tion of an additional battleship at this
session. About the most that is ex-
pected is action which will make pos
sible the construction of the 20, 000-ton
ship, authorized at the last session.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09
Admiral Evans at Guantanamo.

Rear Admiral Evans, commanding
the Atlantic fleet, has notified the
Navy Department that he arrived at
the naval station at Guantanamo,
Cuba, yesterday with the battleships
Maine, Missouri, Kearsarge, Kentucky,
Illinois, Indiana, Alabama and Iowa
and the torpedo boats Whlpple, WOr-
den, TTuxtun, McDonough and Hull.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09
Clerks Big Job.

Clerk W. w. Webb. of the Board
of County Commissioners, has big
job in taking up and paying up out
standing certificates of indebtedness
that have been issued by the county
in the last six years. The work of
paying of these certificates and com
putting interest on same is keeping
Clerk Webb very busy man.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09
Captain of Rife Team.

Midshipman Henry g. Gearing, Jr..
of Pittsburg. was elected captain of
the Naval Academy rifle team last
night. He succeeds Midshipman
Sloan Danenhower who graduates in
February. Midshipman Gearing is a
son Of Commander H. O. Gearing, u.
s. N.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09
Grass Sprouting.

The warm weather Of the past week
has caused the grass to sprout and in
many gardens il is as green as in
springtime. ON some OF the side
streets grass has actually begun to
sprout between the bricks on the side
walk, 4 violation OF the city ordi-
nance hv the way.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09

A marriage license was granted on
January 4, 1907, by the Clerk of the
COURT to James Nichols and Mary
Simms, colored, both of Annapolis.
The marriage ceremony was performed
on Saturday. January 5, by the Rev
Harrison. pastor of Market street Bap-
tist Church.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09
Elks' Special Meeting.

There will be a special meeting of
the Annapolis Lodge No. 622 b. =. O.
I.lks tonight at the Elks Home on
state Circle for the ia3fpose of arrang-
ing for the funeral their late Broth
er II. c. Cooney, ose remains Will
be brought here ~, interment in the
naval cemetery.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09
Seriously III.

1t was reported in town this morning
that Judge William a. Shipley, of
the Fifth district, was dead, but the
report could not be confirmed. Judge
Shipley was appointed Judge Of the
Orphans Court TO succeed Judge JEFF
frey, deceased, and qualified Novem-
ber 30. Judge .Shipley is critically
i'll of Bright's disease.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09

Beatrice Johnson, twenty-one years
old. a Irrespective colored girl, died
at an early hour this morning at the
home sof her grandmother, Harriet
Gully, on Market street. A few
months ago the girl developed tuber-
culosis, which caused her death.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum, Itch,
Ring Worm. Herpes, Barbers'
Itch

All Of these diseases are attended by in
tense itching, which is almost instantly re-
lieved by applying Chamberlains Salye and
by its continued use permanent cure may
be effected. 1t has, in fact, cured many
cases that had resisted all other treatment.
Price % cents per box. For sale by Field
never Bros. Drug Store.
Evening capital., 1907-01-09
scld His Farm.

Mr.. Harry Hopkins. Chief Clerk
in the Comptrollers Office. has sold his
farm known as killum. in Chapel
district, about eight miles from East0n,
255 acres, 10 Alexander
Fountain, OF Easton. for $ll 600.