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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
HEARING IN AHE1RN CASE
Resumption in albany of Testimony
Before GOrernOr Hughes.

ALBANY, oct o1--Wilarn H Walker. former
Superintendent Of Public Buildings and Offices
I'm the Borough Of Manhattan, resumed his tes-
tlnony before Governor Hughes this afternoon
In connection with the charges preferred against
President John f. Ahearn by the City Club Of
New York Nelson :. Spencer and Charles II.
Strong as before. represented the City Club.
and Martin w. Iittleton and Charles A. Collin
the respondent
Mr. Walker denied that there had been any
understanding that no should be removed rather
than to resign. on the theory that he could be
rcinstated easier In the than IN the
other. 1t subsequently appeared that he has
begun an action for reinstatement.
Mr. Strong got into evidence the fact that
considerable number of deposits in Mr. Walkers
bank accounts. made. he said, by his sous. bore
a striking resemblance TO precise fractional pro-
portions Of amounts paid TO contractors doing
business with Mr.. Walkers department.
Did you ever investigate why your account
was Unexpectedly large?'' asked Mr.. Strong.
TT never was unexpectedly large" retorted
the witness.
Mr. Strong forced from the witness the admis
sion that certain work which he previously
swore was done in the term Of Jacob A. Cantor.
as Borough President. actually was done several
months later. under President Ahearn.
one of the vouchers In evidence had attached
70 II an unidentified pencil memorandum. hand
writing OF James Walker" James Walker Is
the name OF one Of the witnesses sons on Mr..
LittIeton's protest. Governor Hughes said he
should pay no attention to the memorandum.
on redirect examination by Mr.. Littleton Mr.
Walker declared with vehemence that he never
had a pennys interest. directly or indirectly in
any concern that ever did business with the
department"
William Klein. general inspector of the bureau
OF sewers recalled by Mr.. Littleton. presented
a large batch of department correspondence in
! support OF his former testimony as to work as
| serted to have been of an emergency character
Several hours were consumed in putting these
| letters in evidence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22

G.. J.. Rives. who. when he was Corporation Counsel
under Mayor Low. appointed Judge Whitman as
assistant. The letter follows:
nv Dear Whitman: II seems unnecessary for me
~ ,Iccesg I'm ~ tho coming election hut in the
pr sent strange confusion OF parties Pera2ps. You
think you were almost tho first man selected
G,ounsers ofiicc and this fact, coupled with my
recollection of thc excellent work you did there.
has naturally led me to take sincere and con-
tiuued interest ia your career. 90. .,.... +, ,,,o
Your experience IF now almost i%nT Ien1S IN 5,,f
win which Won entered their is sure guarantee
your rsG enc as 6 l T"G Of Inc rcopc
think that most men. including +" great many
EoI iHntl''S ,,,r. onI,, knew the vast Importance
SsSslGm,, most capabc cfhcent ana upright
men FOR tLfs high court. and could get rid of the
dcrs. vow would he unanimously elected .,.,.
As It IS YOU appear 10 naNT on NV n1ort and
whatever influence / may possess among my frlFhdS
Charles sprague Smith, who as managing direc-
tor OF the Peoples Institute mas a wide influence
among voters. writes;
Nv Dear Judge Whitman: 7 hardly need To tel
,t my tiof Won have my best wishes for success
Tho work that you have already done as judge
ng aS b l,s' Community and efficient in meeting them
Men should be selected Tor ana cit..tet 20 Ii5
0iiaIidcatious: and wherever my word carry
amy n%Gffs S'' am sure that You viii receive
active support from the best men Of all parties.
Some of the trenchant paragraphs being circu-
lated on the East side in support of Judge Whit
man
The conscientious Democrat adhering to :, JET Jef-
fersonlan principles will always support WHITE
MAN.
pie have Of America IS its justice. Plucky Charley
Whitman toes the mark .
In the Court of General Sessions life and death
are uctcd out daily. There you need heart warm
enough and a brain big enough. with an album
dance of Mercy and Justice. WHITMAN has it!
Judge whitman is of the busiest men
in the city He does not seek to abate his work
OH the bench in the slightest degree. but good
part of the remaining hours of the twenty-four
he is devoting to his campaign.
President Parsons of the Republican County
Committee and Judge Whitman, candidate for the
Court Of General Sessions. to succeed himself were
in conference at a late hour last night at the Re
publican County Committee headquarters. 1t is
understood that the subject under discussion was
the advisabilIty of having Judge Whitman go on
the stump.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22

without several hod-ups. many within few
blocks Of the County Court House, and not a
night passed without its burglaries. The police
were unable to check the crimes.
Then the criminals started 10 come before
Dixie for trial and sentence. He imposed on
them the heaviest terms allowed 10y the law.
The heavy sentences, which Judge Fawcett
Joined in imposing, have driven SO many crooks
from the borough that Brookynites begin
ming to feel themselves and their goods 10 be
comparatively safe.
Judge Fawcetts speciality was the care OF the
Black Hand. Letters threatening his life had no
effect in stopping him from sentencing 10 the
limit Of the law the Black Hand members who
were brought before him. He even sent a bill
to Albany proposing that the sentence for black
mailing he doubled. This bill did not appear
IN time to get a hearing before the adjournment
of the Legislature.
Among the dozen Black Hand men whom he
sentenced within the last few months were tho
president and secretary Of the Brooklyn organi-
zatiou For his efforts the relieved victims Of
the gangs are stil sending him letters Of thanks
Both Dixie and Fawcctt had active political
careers before their appointment. last January.
Fawcett began stumping when he twenty
and has kept up tho work ever since. For the
five years prior TO his appointment he was
chairman Of the Kings County Republican Cen
eral Committee and for several years he was
president Of the InviucibIe Club-one OF tho
most active Republican organizations in the
borough. He is n Mason. a Mystic Shriner. a
member Of the Royal Arcanum and OF score
of other societies.
There is one feature Of his life that his friends
often speak of-hls devotion 10 his mother and
his sister. Since the death Of his father, when
he was fourteen years old. he has worked and
devoted his care exclusively TO them. He was
/ never married. Fawcett IS a graduate Of the
New York Law School
! Judge DikeS political activity began when he
/ was graduated from the Columbia Law School.
/ nearly twenty years ago. At the time that
! Charles A. Schieren was elected Mayor OF
/ Brooklyn Mr.. Dixie became n member OF the
! Board Of Supervisors Of which John Y Nc
/ Kane was n member. Through Mr. Dliles ef-
forts and those Of Supervisor Fitchie McKane
was forced out. Then the board was reorgan-
lied. with a majority OF its members Repub-
/ Iican for the first time in fifteen years. After
/ ward he was made Assistant Judge Advocate
General by Governor Morton
When Charles Guden was expelled from the
/ Office Of Sheriff by Governor Cdcl Mr. Dixie
was appointed to finish out his term.
Judge Fawcett said yesterday that the great
majority OF cases that came before them were
/ Of men between the ages of sixteen and twenty
one. He especially has Interested himself i'm
/ saving young men. lie has lost no opportuni-
/ ties, when speaking in. public as he frequently
! does to impress on his audiences the value Of
! church clubs, gymnasiums, boys brieades, etc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
WHITMAN MAY SPEAK.
Friends 1driSe Judge to Make
Cam Ddign.

Judge Charles S. Whitman. who IS candidate to
succeed himself IN the Court Of General Sessions
to which he was appointed by Governor Hughes. Is
seriously considering the advsahilty OF making
"whrlwind" speaking campaign. Some lawyers
and n few Of his friends have told him It would not
he dignIHed for candidate for the bench to speak
from the stump on the other hand. many OF his
friends are urging him to come out on tho public
platform and make stirring presentation Of the
issues.
a Charles 6. Whitman campaign committee has
been organized the East Side, under the direc-
ton Of Mayer Schocnfeld and with headquarters at
No 3lg Grand street \ rouFing ratification meet
ing for Judge Whitman viii he held under tho
auspices Of this committee in Clinton Hall No. lJl
clinton street at T.So o'clock tomorrow night. Mr.
schoenfed will preside. Judge Whitman viii be
present "a guest. but has not consented 10 speak
There VIII DO a number OF well known speakers.
however II IS expected that the hail Will not be
half largo enough TO hold the crowd anxious to
attend
Judge whitman IS hourly receiving expressions OF
support AT his headquarters. at the Hotel Breslin
Among tho letters received yesterday was one from
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MACK TO CoNNERs ON CHAMBER.
Democratic National Committeeman Prints
Message to State Chairman.
by Telegraph to The Trlhune)

Buffalo, Oct. H.-Sorman Z. Mack. Democratic
National Committeeman for New York, reproduced
to-day on the front page Of his newspaper, The
Times an article published in New York paper
yesterday calling attention 10 the visit of " J.
Bryan 10 this state and the claim that Mr.. Bryan 5
coming here to capture the New York delegation to
the Democratic National Convention. The statement
also refers to the Presidential boom for Lieutenant
Governor Chanler sprung by ". J. Corners state
chairman. Referring 10 this article, Mr.. Mack
published the following over the signature Editor
Times and under the caption Not Yet, M
Chairman
statement similar to the one above appeared
~ al me tttW oFk papers yesterday from state
'lalInau tonners. which indicates the Dositi,n Of
6aG late oLSanizaton on the question OF the Prcs-
utilCy Tor ISo-that is, If M. Corners has in his
Wy however We are authorized state that Nor
11 -. aeh member OF the National Democratic
committee from this state. has moi I'm to tbjs
WIIUns announced himself for Chanler
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
WHITNEY OPENS HIS CAMPAIGN
Democratic Nominee for Governor of Mas
sachusetts Makes Tariff Issue.

boston, oct @.-Henry NJ Whitney. nominee for
Governor and other Democratic leaders spoke at
a largely attended party ratification meeting in
symphony Hall tonight. Mayor John F. Fitz-
gerald pregided and promised Mr.. Whitney he
would carry Boston by 10000 plurality. Mr. Whit
ney said IN part:
We stand. in the first place, for the rights Of
the state AS guaranteed by the Constitution. We
are opposed TO the further concentration Of power
in the hands OF the general government We are
opposed 10 putting our business affairs under the
supervision and control Of the general government
deeminG il wholly unnecessary, a bad business and
bad political policy
There are no trusts or combinations OF capital
injurious 10 trade within our borders. The COM
bnations Of capital and OF manufacturing enter
rrlses commonly known as trusts have been largely
the result Of the conditions invited by the high
tariff that has prevailed in the last half century.
The remedy for this condition OF things is not in
revolutionzing the methods of business that have
prevailed with such good effect but in removing
one Of the great Influences, probably the most
potent influence, IN the creation of these combina-
tons OF capta-~that is, in removing tariff protec-
ton thereby Introducing the element of CONNECT
ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
ALMOST INDORSE MEDIC.
CitieenS Union to Investigate Can
didateS for Sheriff.

The adjourned meeting of the Citizens Union.
held in Lyric Hall. Sixth avenue. near 42d
street. last night. narrowly escaped indorsns
the nomination Of Robert f Neidig. Prohibi-
ZIONIST candidate for Sheriff. As IL was. a COM
mittee of six was appointed by the Chair with
power to investigate the records and qualifca-
tions OF all OF the minor candidates and make
the Chair.
The meeting, too. passed upon the recon-
mendatons Of its committee TO look into the
records and qualifications OF all candidates for
judicial honors. but tho Endorsements given
were qualified. NJ. Linn Bruce. who received
the Unions support for Supreme Court justice
was approved OF by 246. majority OF only six
votes, after an exciting debate which lasted for
more than an hour and a half
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
CHICAGO LOSES SUIT.
Second Tar LeUy on Utility COM
pany Declared Unconstitutional.

Washington. Oct. 21-The cases OF the treasurer
OF Cook County. Ill. against the various utility
corporations OF Chicago involving the tax levy for
1900. were decided by the Supreme Court OF the
United States to-day adversely 70 the city. The
opinion Of the court delivered by Justice Peck
ham. and affirmed the decision OF Judge Grosscup
IN the United States Circuit Court for the Northern
District OF Illinois. The companies affected are the
Chicago Union Traction Company. the Edison Com
many. the Chicago City Railway Company. the
south Chicago City Railway Company, the PEOPLES
Gas Light Company. the Chicago Telephone Com
pany and the Chicago Consolidated Traction Com
pany. The suits were brought by the utility COM
panies in the Circuit Court obtain an Injunction
from enforcing a reassessment OF taxes for 1900,
which undertaken order from the state
Circuit Court OF Sansamon County, affirmed by tho
state Supreme Court after the taxes had been paid
the original assessment. The second levy was
much IN excess OF the first and the cases were
taken 10 the federal courts plea OF deprivation
OF property without due process or law. contrary
to the Constitution Judge Grosscup granted the
prayer OF the petitioners holding that the original
assessment was correct. because it was based On
the real net earnings of the companies and decar-
ing the second levy inequItable because It was
founded the Stock Exchange quotations OF a
single day. He also intimated that undue infu-
ence had been brought TO bear on the board OF
equalization 20 obtain the increase made n the re-
assessment. The cases involved taxes on many
millions OF dollars worth OF property. Justices
Holmes and Moody diSseuted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
SIX HELD FOR ELECTION FRAUDS.
Five Men Committed to Tombs Prison After
Their Indictment

Following the finding Of indictments by the grand
Jury yesterday against SIX mon charges of false
registration and man for interfering with q
deputy superintendent of elections all of the
prisoners were arraiRned IN the Court Of General
Sessions, and, with exception, sent the
Tombs prison
Herman Roster, who lives at 129th AMI Manhat-
tan streets. after having pleaded guilty in the
Tombs court TO false registration in the 25th Elec-
ton District of the 18th Assembly District, re-
arrested on the indictment and held in $1,000 bail
Charged with false registration in the 18th Elec-
ton District Of the 18th Assembly District Der
nard Cannon. Of No 22lS Eighth avenue, held
in similar bail.
Daniel Curry. who is alleged TO he known under
the alias of Thomas Flynn. released in $1,000
bail alleged false registration in the l4th Flee
ton District Of the 18th Assembly District
Frank Bollenbacher is alleged to have registered
IN the 18th Election District of the 18th Assembly
District and also In the 9Th Election District of the
18th Assembly District His BAH was placed at
81 SO.
| Frank Hall charged with registering in The
leh Election District of the nth Assembly District
and the nth Election District of the nth Assembly
District. His bail was placed at $500.
Joseph Heay put under $3.50 bail for al
legged false registration in the 9Th Election District
of the 18th Assembly District.
In connection with the arrest Of Healy. John r
St John was arrested for interfering with a deputy
superintendent OF elections. His bail was placed
at 81 500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
INSIST UPON GREENE AS CANDIDATE

Justice Fitzgerald, IN the Supreme Court. re-
served decision yesterday the application of the
Independcnce League TO have the name of lIeadley
NJ Greene placed by the Board of Elections under
the emblem of the scales its candidate for the
Municipal Court from the Cd District of The
Bronx Justice John NJ. Tierney is the Democratic
nominee Edwin 6. Merrill first nominated by
the fusion ticket but he declined when he received
the city Court nomination. The Board of Elec-
tions threw out Mr.. Greene's nomination the
ground that the convention which nominated Mr.
Merrill, having adjourned, could not make
another lQmination-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
ROUT BROOKLYN THUGS.
COUNTY JUDGES WORK.
Successful Var on Crime by MeSSrs.
Dixie and FQzCcett.

The honor OF freeing Brooklyn from the re-
cent epidemic of burglarles, hold-ups and Black
Hand operations belongs. 1t is declared, in a
large measure to County Judges Norman S.
Dixie and Lewis L. Fawcett. the Republican can
dIdates for the Kings County bench. They were
appointed to succeed Judges Joseph Aspinall
and Frederick z. Crane by Governor Higgins.
They have gained much attention that they
have been accepted by their party to succeed
themselves
Judge Dixie is especially known for his vigor-
Gus treatment of highwaymen and burglars. In
the early part of the year not week passed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
FORGET GRIEVANCES, SAYS BENNETT.

Representative William :. Bennett addressed a
meeting of the Republican club Of the SOth Assem-
bly, District last night in it's rooms at No 1l2 East
I25th street. Colonel William White presided. Mr.
Bennett said that it was time citizens forget any
general grievances they might have and do every
thing possible to beat Tammany. He explained the
character of some of the Tammany men, partic-
ularly that of Tom Foley. the nominee for Sheriff
Miss Mary Coleman, lawyer. also spoke. She
said that every good citizen should get out and
work hard to defeat Tammany. She praised some
Of the Independence League candidates
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
CUBA WAS NOT AMERICAN TERRITORY

Washington. oct. G.-In the case OF Galban
against the United States. which decided BY
tho Supreme Court of the United States to-day
favorably to the government. the question az issue
was whether duty could be collected in Cuban
ports articles shipped from the United states
by citizen OF the United States while the island
was under American control, as II was imnedi-
ateIy following the Paris treaty Of 1Ss9 GaIoan
was At that time engaged in business in Cuba anu
asked a refund Of duty paid on S5l.0O) worth OF
merchandise on the ground that the treaty prac-
ticay converted the island into American territory
for the time being. The opinion was delivered DS
Chief Justice Euller
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
PARSONS CONCENTRATES CLUB.

President Herbert Parsons Of the Republican
County Committee attended the opening OF the new
home OF the East Side Republican Club, No 81
East 3lst street last night but his speech was one
of ccngratuatOn only. lie did not mention the
local political situation. did he mention fusion
The club is the headquarters of the Republicans
of the 18th Assembly District of whom John s
Shea is leader. The club Outgrew it's old quarters
and purchased the house which IL opened
last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
SEA POST AGREEMENT APPROVED

Washington oct. 21-Postmaster General Meyer
to-day approved the post agreement with
the German postal administration which was ar
ranged in Berlin last August by Assistant Post
master General McCleary. Under the agreement
which takes effect January l. the North German
Lloyd and the Hamburg American steamship COM
panies will have a slight increase in pay for the
facilities afforded for the service under which
clerks will he aboard the steamers and sort the
mail, with u view to expeditng II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
NATIONAL COMMITTEE SUMMONED
To Meet in Washington December 6 and
Issue Call for Republican Convention.

washington oct. 21-The formal call for the
meeting Of the Republican National Committee vas
issued to-day over the signature Of Acting Chair
man Harry s New and Secretary Elmer Dover, as
follows
,,, IN" members Of the Republican National Com
IIIltee are hereby called meet at the Shorehan,
Hotel in the city OF Washington - g az ~
o Clock a m. Friday, December s. 80 -
. mis- meeting is called for the uurnoee ~ 6vin-
w. ulne ana place of holding the next Republican,
ttNdlIohal convention, and 10 transact such other
BUSINESS as may properly be presented and the scs
Slgn VII probably continue through saturday De
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
NEW MEXICO INDICTMENTS FOUND.

Santa Fe. N NJ, oct. 2L-Indictments were re-
turned by the federal grand jury this afternoon
against Phelps Dodge & Co, OF New York owners
Of the FL Paso 6 Southwestern Railway as we'll
as smclters in Arizona and coal lands in New Mex
leo. Further indictments returned against
Charles s. Spices. one of the companys attorneys;
Professor Douglas. formerly territorial engineer;
David W. White and sixteen others, The charge
is conspiracy dcfraUd the United States in con-
nection with coal land entries in San Juan County
Now MeNicO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
WON'T REOPEN KANSAS. COLORADO CASE

United States to-day declined to allow the case Of
Kansas agt. Colorado to be reopened by deny
ing petition for rehearing submitted by Kansas
The case, which was attempt the part of
Kansas to prevent Colorado from using the waters
of the Arkansas River for irrigation. was decided
by the Supreme Court last spring In favor of Col
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
TO RATIFY TAmMANY TICKET.

President Fox of the National Democratic CIdo'
which viii hold meeting at the clubhouse. az
Fifth avenue and 50th street, tonight. announces
yesterday that the speakers would be judge y
Cady Herrick. William T. Curtis. Charles v
Fornes and John W. Keller. The meeting VIII %
for the purpose OF Tatifying the Tammany TICKET
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22

accepting n preferential rate from the Chicago,
burlington & Quincy Railroad shipments of
meat for export from Mississippi River points 10
the Atlantic seaboarI. The case involves the ap-
pIicaton of the ElkIns act 10 export shipments.
The motion for writ OF certiorari was granted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
WHITNEY TICKET COMPLETED.

Boston, Oct. p The vacancy in the Democratic
state ticket headed by Henry NJ, Whitney was
filled to-day. when the name Of James e McCon-
nell, OF Boston, filed with the Secretary of
State the candidate for Attorney General
James L. Doherty declined to accept the nomiDa-
ton given him the Springfield sonYeution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
TO REVIEW PACKERS CASES.

Washington, oct. 2l.--The Supreme Court of the
United States to-day took jurisdiction of the meat
packers case. wherein the Armour Swift. Morris
and CudQhy companies were fined $4,000 each for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-10-22
BRYAN NOT TO ADDRESS NEGROES

Macon, Ga Oct. 2l-Wiiiam J. Bryan, who was
Under engagement 10 make an address at the negro
state fair here October 81. has cancelled the on
Eas.eIIleIt, ana Governor HoEe Smith. who was
anstrOInental IN having the disfranchisement Law,
gasssa has accepted an invitation to speak in his