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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
CAPITOL GRAFT
WARRANTS ISSUE
AT HARRISBURG
Former Auditor General, Ex-State Treasurer and
Others Are Arrested or Charges of Conspiracy
to Defraud the State of Pennsylvania

Harrisburg. Pa. Sept. 1s.-Warrants for
the arrest of IA persons involved in the
state capitol scandal. were issued today
by two Harrisburg aldermen on informa-
tion furnished by Attorney-General Todd.
Each of the defendants is charged on sew
eral counts with conspiracy TO cheat and
defraud the state by making false In
voices and four OF them are also charged
with obtaining money under false pre-
tence.
Following is a list OF the men for whom
warrants were issued:
Joseph NJ. Huston, architect, and his ac-
tive assistant, Stanford b. Lewis, both Of
Philadelphia
John H. Sanderson. Philadelphia, chief
contractor for furnishings
Congressman II. Burd Cassol. Marietta.
Pa, treasurer and executive officer of
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
". ]. FARRELL
Gets OFF THE
DUNN TICKET

William j. Farrell, a well-known busi-
hess man OF Ward 3, named on the Dunn
ticket in1hat ward as delegate to the
Democratic convention TO nominate an
assembly ticket says that the use OF his
name by the Dunno Neill combination
was unauthorized.
Mr.. Farrell is named as chairman OF
The delegation. lie favors the renomna-
ton OF Representative John w. Hogan,
and will at the caucus vote for the ticket
opposed by the local allies OF the Repub-
ucan state machine.
Dunn seems TO have mistaken the is
sues OF the campaign, according to O
friend OF Mr.. Farrelfs, for according TO
this friend the only thing for the voters
Of the ward TO decide is whether the most
capable men of the party shall be nomi-
mated Mr. Farrell has many friends In
the ward who, like himself. are urgently
recommending the denomination of Mr..
Hogan. not only for the assembly, but
also for the school committee.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18

the Pennsylvania Contraction company,
contractors for steel filings cases.
James III. Shumaker, Johnaown, Pa,
former superintendent OF public grounds
and buildings, who receipted for the furn-
ishings.
George r. Payne, and his partner,
Charles G.. Wetton, Philadelphia, builders
OF the capitol, and contractors for the
100000 attic.
William =. Snyder, Spring City. Pa,
former auditor-general, who approved the
warrants of the contractors.
William L. Mathues. Modia, Pa, for
mer state treasurer, who paid the bills
OF the contractors.
Charles F. Kinsman, Wallis Boileau,
John G. Neiderer and George x. Storm.
all OF Philadelphia. stockholders In the
CONTINUED on Page Six)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
YOUNG HE|RESS DYING,
LOVER UNDER ARREST
Daughter Of Austrian Army Officer Shot Three Times by Ex.
Lieutenant Who Left Wife for Her.

else. Hoffman said he pointed the revol-
J yer at the girl for over half an hour and
demanded that she tell the name of the
man she loved The girl insisted that she
loved only him. Finally in desperation.
Hoffman said he shot her,
AS the young girl fell to the floor the
former army officer shot her again. Hoff-
man said he placed the muzzle of the re-
volver in his mouth and was about to
pull the trigger when the wounded girl
struggling TO her feet seized his arm. In
the struggle the revolver was discharged
and the bullet lodged in the girls head.
Neiahbors called the police and the girl
was taken to the hospital. Hoffman was
arrested.
Miss Seigel refused to identify Hoffman
as the man who shot her. AS Hoffman
wa sbeing led away, she feebly cried
that she still loved him. The physicians
say that Miss Seige cannot live. Hoff-
man has confessed to the police.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18

New York. Sept. H.-Miss Droga Seigel.
The 25-year-old daughter of Col. Seigel OF
lhe Austrian army. is dying today at Bel
evue hospital with three bullets In her
body, and Julius Hoffman, former lieu
tenant in the Austrian army is under ar
rest charged with shooting the girl, for
whom ne refr MS VIE.
Miss Seigel is an heiress to 100000.
which was TO come into her possession
within a year. The tragedy was the cul
nination OF a romance I'm Austro-Hunga-
Ran army life which began four years
ago Hoffman tried to end his life but
was prevented by the girl who he had al
ready fatally injured. Jealousy prompted
The shooting.
Early today Hoffman went to Miss Sell
gels house and going to her room up
braided her for her love for some one
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
JONES WAS FINED
FOR KEEPING MONEY

Clifton Jones, q years old. In the district
court this morning pleaded guilty to en-
bezzling $3.50 from Isadoro Seltzer and
was fined $40 and costs.
officer Fleming of Station saw that
Jones worked for Seltzer, sold two pieces
Of secondhand furniture and kept the
money.
Jones said that the Saturday he sold
the furniture he put the money In his
pocket and forgbt TO turn IL In at closing
time, as MIR Seltzer was in a great hurry
10 close his shop. that he went TO New
Bedford TO visit bis mother. stayed longer
than he had intended 10. found that he
had the money. gave her a part of IL and
came back and was arrested lie said
that he had no intention of stealing the
money.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
Mad Dog Bites Five

Phillips. N. j., Sept. 1s--This town
has had genuine mad dog scare. and
five victims of the dog were yesterday
sent to the Pasteur Institute. Brooklyn.
for treatment at the expense of the
public treasury.
on Sunday a dog ran through the
town snarling and shaping at persons
and animals. He bit a number OF per-
sons and then the cry OF mad dog"
was set up. A search was instituted
and the canine was caught and killed
The head was sent TO the Pasteur In
stitute and word came back yesterday
that the dog had had rabies
The police thereupon gathered the in
tured together and sent them to Brook
lyn for treatment All dogs found run
ming at large in Phillipsyille are to be
Killed
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
]. 7. Trowbridge Is 80

Arlington. Mass. Sept. 1s-John Town
send Trowbridge, the only living MEM
Der OF New England's famous group of
authors and poets which included Long
fellow. Whittier, Emerson, Holmes and
Lowell. observed today the soth anniver-
sary OF his birth. The aged author pass
ed the day quietly. the only formal OBJ
servance being a reception OF his friends
at his home, which was accompanied by
no display.
Mr.. frowbridse's writings were for the
most part In prose, which appealed par
ticularly 70 Juvenile readers. although he
also included many poems among his
works.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
MOORISH SULTAN
HAS $1,000 MEN

Tangier, Sept. 1&-Adyicez- received
here from Fez confirm the report that
Sultan Add El-Aziz recently left the
northern capital for Rabat with 5000 men.
While traversing the region inhabited by
the Benz Hassen tribe. he received adhe-
sions. bringing his total Of troops up TO
1900.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18

AS the railway is considering this at
present, and asked that the other matters
at issue be deferred for further consid-
Grafton.
The town council agreed 90 hold those
matters In abeyance until Sept. 20, when
another meeting will be held. The meet
ing last evening was held In the town
clerks office In Slatersville
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18

Allautlc states. In
the Upper Mississippi
Valley and the
Lake region heavy
rainfalls occurred
and there were
numerous thunder
storms. The 'baro-
meter Is low over
the West. except
the extreme North
west. but no rain
fall area OF impor-
tance has develop
In that section. A
decided change 10
-oaolor has taken
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18

1906 these Central Trust certificates were
exchanged for 100000 In cash and $4,000
worth of 4-per cent bonds OF the Lehigsn
Valley Railroad company.
Continued on page Six)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18

place over the Northeast. but over the
Central states high temperatures con-
anue. Fair and cool weather will probab-
y prevail in the vicinity OF Providence to-
,ight and Thursday.
NJ. Il. BLYsToNE,
Local Forecaster.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18
WEATHER NOTES

An area Of high pressure covers the
sastern half OF the country this morning.
but cloudy TO rainy weather prevails from
he Upper Mississippi Vallay to the North
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-18

Here is something you don't want 20
forget. Place your orders early and get
the best selection. As usual, at the right
prices.
THOMAS r. DAY.
Maker of Mems Clothes,
8s Westminster street.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-29
THE INADEQUATE POLICE.

! A modern municipal government Is always
undereaupped or else it has always outgrown
| its equipment-if there is such distinction. 1t
was announced the other day that many new
schools would soon be opened, but no one ex-
poets they will accommodate all the new pupils
who have grown up to demand them. There
are never enough school teachers, and classes
are consequently always too large for the best
results from instruction. One Of the complaints
of street cleaning commissioners has always
been that the department had not enough sweep
ers TO keep the streets clean. When Borough
President Ahearns Office was torn open from
end to end it was revealed that the city had no
adequate system Of street paving inspection.
Not only were there not enough men, but the
city did not pay enough TO hire men qualified
for the work. So we might multiply instances.
Costly municipal government is, it Is incom-
plete In all its branches. Even If the work done
were done effectively by employees infected with
politics, inevitable economies would still leave
undone much that II Is desirable TO do
So IL is no surprise, then, to have figures pre-
sented to show that our police force Is made
cuate In numbers We have been outgrowing 1t
as fast as we could. In 1899, when the popula-
ton Of the whole city was 3,27241S the force
was made up of 6,5O5 men, or one policeman TO
each 503 residents. Now, with an estimated
population OF 4,2S5, ,435 the force is only 1889,
or one to each SAT citizens. New York is be-
hind many great European cities in the proper
tionate number Of Its police and even behind
Boston and Philadelphia In this country. Gen
eral Bingham is going TO ask for fourteen hun
dred additional policemen. which will make the
ratio to 479. The force has all along needed
an improvement in discipline more than an in
crease In numbers, but General Bingham has
done so much to better the discipline of the
department that the public will listen with at
tention to any suggestions he has TO make for
q better policing Of the city.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-29
THE RULER OF GERMANY.
Dir. Cnmegies Viesos on the EN-
peror's Economic Mission.

Berlin, Aug. 2S.-Andrew Carnegie's estimate
OF Emperor William. probably derived from his
personal interviews with his majesty at Kiel
in June last, VIII appear in periodical, the
'Morgen," tomorrow. under the title Of EN-
peror Williams Economic Mission Mr. Car
negie recalls the remark which Cardinal Rich
elieu made to King Louis XIII: "a great man
has arisen in England. your majesty. His name
is Cromwell" anl continues:
1 may say that q great man has arisen IN Ger
Tnany-the Emperor. It Is impossible to follow
his deeds without feeling that here Is a PERSONAL
fty-here IS power which Is able to do good or
evil in the world. Hitherto he has given Ger
many stimulus to Industrial activity. German
ships are the fastest the ocean. and Ger
nany's waterways are being developed accord
ing his plans. and Will play important
role in the internal development OF Germany.
The Emperor's head and hand assisted in max
ing Germany the second largest steel producer
in the world. He is at once the Emperor and
the vital energy Of the empire.
Mr.. Carnegie then refers to the excellence OF
at the fact that the Emperor is not willing to
develop 1t further. "as under this constitution
the Germans have attained so powerful posi-
ton economically and politically"
MIR. Carnegie advocates a union OF the Euro
pean states for the maintenance OF peace. say
ing:
Such amalgamations OF peoples once merely
the dream Of poets. bound to come some
time as the race progresses He adds:
AS the Emperor OF Russia took the initial
step toward insuring the general peace OF the
world by calling the Hague Conference. so the
other mighty Emperor. inspired by thoughts
that he owes II to himself and Germany to play
n leading role on the great European stage.
may day appear the Hberator of the
Continent from the pressure that bears heavily
upon It. and free IL from the pale, paralyzing
fear of war and annihilation between the NOM
bers OF the same body.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-29
DEATH IN TIE CIR.

The usual array Of automobile accidents and
tragedies occurring on Sunday was reported in
Mondays papers. One car ran into q stone
wall; two persons were killed and four hurt.
4 second ran Wild plunged down a bank and
upset; one person was killed and two were hurt.
4 third cras-pd into a railroad train; two per-
sons were hi.Ai and three hurt fourth
smashed carriage and injured two persons,
and q fifth ran into flshcart and upset Sc
verey injuring nine persons. This was just
about an average Sunday budget, which might
have been considerably enlarged had space and
inclination afforded q more extended gathering
and chronicling OF news OF such mlshaps. IL
Sunday after Sunday It were announced that
n proportionate number of persons had killed
themselves or tried to do SO with carbolc acid,
or had met with death and manning in a series
of railroad disasters, had been attacked by
highwaymen with deadly weapons, there would
be a universal outcry and demand for legis-
latlon or for police administration to stop the
epidemic" But since the trouble is caused by
automobiles little attention IS paid 10 It 1t Is
passed over as a matter Of course, something TO
be expected.
Indeed. 1t is something to be expected, so long
as the present practices prevail. On Il rail
road q locomotive is run on fixed track, from
which all other vehicles are excluded; yet In
order to run 1t a man must be experienced and
ing examination as to his physical, mental and
temperamental fitness for the task But on
common roads, with no fixed tracks and with
no exclusive use Of the highway, swift and
ponderOus locomotives are permitted to be run
at will by any incompetent adult, reckless
youth or irresponsible sport" without expert
ence and without thought of any examination
or test of competence. In one recent tragedy
all the occupants of the save one-a small
child-are said to have been stone deaf. In
another case car was sent at racing speed
along much frequented but unighted road at
night without any lamps lighted.
In such circumstances accidents and tragedies
are TO be expected 1t would be foolish to ex-
press surprise at them. Yet we may well Won
der how long such circumstances will be per-
mitted to prevail OF course these reckless and
rampageous scorcherss who get killed or kill
others, are not typical Of automobilists In gen.
era any more than those who commit suicide
with carbOlic acid are typical OF all who make
legitimate of that useful drug. But laws
have to be made for the exceptions, and these
weekly catalogues Of death In the car suggest
the urgency of the problem to what extent the
law should or could protect fools from the con-
sequences of their own folly.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-29
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

Invitations have been issued for the marriage Of
Miss Ethel Folger White daughter of the late d.
Ogden White to Cornelius Wagstan Remsen on
September H. In St Thomas's Church The cere-
r,onv will ba performed by the rector the Rev DF
Ernest M stires and afterward there Will De g.
small reception at Sherry's Mr. Remsen ushers
Are 70 be Herbert Robinson McIlvaine and Clement
Griscom Randle of Philadelphia; walter laoer
Grange. of Ptttsburg; Jarvis McAIpine 'oinso.,
of Hartford Conn: Mr.. Remsen's COUSIN Davio
Wagstaf and his brother. Du Bois Remsen. MISS
White is a niece of Mrs. Marcellus Hartley Ooose
and also of Mrs. Joseph Marie
Mrs. J. woodward Haven is spending few days
IN town She has come down from Lenox for the
p1Irpose of visiting Mr.. Haven's stepslster' MIS-
Forsyth Wickes. who opened her house al Maoi-
son avenue and Ssth street a few weeks ego
Mrs H Carroll Brown, of Baltimore daughter
Of Mrs Marcus Daily and sister Of Mrs James
w Gerard ir and Of Miss Harriet DAILY Is ar
ranging to spend the coming winter in town. Sne
Is In New York for few days looking for house.
Miss Daily, who has been In Newport this summer.
and also In Saratoga left yesterday for short trip
out West She may go abroad on her return
Mr.. and Mrs Percy R. Pyne VIII occupy their
country home at Bernardsville N. j.. throughout
the autumn.
DR. and Mrs William T. Bull. who arrived from
Europe on Tuesday. left yesterday for Newport
where they VIII spend the remainder of the sum
mer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Alexandra are expected to
arrive at Spring Lawn. their country home In
Lenox. about September To-
Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay leaves Lenox this week.
and early In September will sail for Paris. where
she will be Joined by Mr.. Mackay. who IS at
his shooting lodge IN Scotland
Alfonso de Navarro. who sailed for Europe
couple Of days ago. viii remain abroad until the
end Of October.
Hamilton W. Cary has returned to town from
Lenox. where he has been visiting sister, Miss
Kate Cary.
Mrs. Daniel Bacon is travelling IN the White
Mountains. Her daughter. Mrs. John Aspegren.
will give a dinner at Sherry's this evening for
Prince Wilhelm OF Sweden.
Mr.. and Mrs Herman P. Tape have returned to
town from their visit on the Jersey coast. They
are occupying their apartment In the Wyoming.
Mr. end Mrs. Pembroke Jones. Miss Sadie G..
Jones' Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius C. Cuyler. Mr.. and
Mrs James speyer and Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh J..
Chisholm sailed for New York yesterday the
Adriatc.
Mr and Mrs. f. o. Beach have concluded their
visit to Newport and have gone to Pride's Cross
ing Mass.
Don Marino Torlonio and his bride and her
parents. MI and Mrs. Charles A. Moore. have re-
New-York tribune., 1907-08-29
PRESCRIBING OVER THE COUNTED

In the opinion Of american Medicine" there
is growing need of profession which shall
exercise the functions Of both the physician and
the druggist. The services performed by the
two already overlap to some extent, especially
IN rural communities. Though it is manifestIy
improper for doctor to profit by the sale Of
the drugs which he prescribes he occasionally
gives away medicine. On the other hand, the
pharmacist now and then responds. lawfully or
unlawfully, TO a request for advice, and may
render a real service to the applicant In so
doing, especially in places which have no free
dispensares.
The plan suggested by American Medicine
a periodical of high standing but notably In
dependent-has three features It would re-
serve the title of doctor for those men and
women who earn It by taking the full courses
OF study which the best medical colleges now
provide. 1t contemplates the offering of shorter
end less expensive courses, which would qualify
New-York tribune., 1907-08-29
wife-which is what Muley Hassan dld "iieh
h lert his throRe to Muley Abdul Aziz-

wife-which is what Muley Hassan dld "Aeni
H. let his throae to Muley Abdul Aziz-
Moreover, there is not the slightest reason 10
expect that the rule OF Hafid, were 1t estanlsheo
throughout the land and recognized by the pow
ers. would be any better than that OF Abdui Azlz'
Hafd has generally professed mucn friendship
for Europeans but the sincerity of his proresslohS
has not been proved, and there is reason WIFI
out excessive and objectionable cynicism, 10 sus-
pect that his alleged friendship is chiefly plC
of stock In trade in his campaign against DIS
half brother The tribe of Goblin and Snort Is
numerous in Morocco. as elsewhere There Is
no assurance that the amiability or the Pre-
tender at NIarakesh would be maintained by the
Sultan at Fez.
The rule in such countries is that "Amurath
to Amurath succeeds" There Is change OF
men. but not of methods nor of manners once
in a century an Abd-el-Kader arises, but cen
turv is a long time It would not pay to tenn
porize or hesitate in dealing with chaos IN the
hope that some one swirl or eddy OF the wreckage
would prove itself instinct with the promise and
potency of order. The existing facts OF the slt-
uation. however unwelcome they may be- are
the only sure basis of procedure, and it is upon
that basis that France is acting.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-29
PLEASED BY Mr.. raFT's SPEECH.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: The speech that Secretary Taft delivered IN
Ohio, my opinion, VIII give him the nomination
for President at the Republican National Conven-
tion. In the first place the people satisfied
that he IS not for free trade. the 'old guard"
has been trying to make him out to be; secondly,
they for him for the enemies he has made. led
by such Senator Foraker and the rest of
the "old guard: thirdly the people want him. as
he is the only In sight to carry out the poll
cies OF President Roosevelt It is nonsense for
them TO try to make out that the Iaboring people
all against him; know they all for him
for / myself. I have learned that the
agricultural districts OF New York State are IN
favor OF sending solid delegation the national
convention In behalf OF Mr.. Taft and also favor
tho denomination of Charles E Hughes for Gov
ernor, that he may carry out his reform policies.
CHARLES d. BUTCHER
North Granville N. Y, Aug a. 1907.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-29

ton for national enactment; * 80 much
easier than rousing public opinion and stimulat-
ing good citizenship in the derelct states. IL
the county courthouse needs painting or the
village street sweeper needs TO have his pay
raised, take these vital questions TO Albany; 1t
is the easy way TO get results. Every busy
statesman is laden with hundred such pro-
posals TO get good government quick. and each
of them is willing TO vote for the demands OF
his brothers law constituents If his brother
will vote for his lazy constituents demands
With modern development the proper functions
of state and national governments multiply and
extend over wide areas fast enough without
local neglects thrusting purely local functions
upon the central authority. A healthy govern
ment will not suffer from local atrophy any
more than from central paralysis.
New-York tribune., 1907-08-29
FAvoRs AUTOMOBILE coNFIscArIoN

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: 1t Is quite time that special laws be en-
acted to control the owners of automobiles. upon
whom. when accidents occur the imposition OF a
fine makes but little impression
Precautions used In the running of steam
cars. while this highly dangerous vehicle Is
at WILL often by reckless and unskilled hands.
through crowded streets
An example worthy Of imitation is shown US IN
the foreign country where automobiles con-
fscated for speeding. The withholding OF its use
in lengths of time apportioned to the accident
would prove protection to the populace After
the third arragnment for speeding the automobile
could be permanently confscated and its owners
license forfeited.
a list of such restricted persons should be
posted wherever motor cars were offered for SALE
The city of New York this protection to its
Inhabitants NJ. NJ. w. ID.
New Brighton. Staten Island. Aug. 2S. 1907