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New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
SURPRISE TO N. Y. LIFE.
Scrugham and Stirrup to Watch at
Final CdnUdss.

To the astonishment of many of those at the
scene of the New York Life canvass. George r.
Scrugham and Charles Stirrup, the under
arrest for forgery and conspiracy and the other
for conspiracy have appeared there and an
nOunced that they purposed to act as interna-
tiOnal watchers at the final canvass of the
$4,000 duplicate votes.
This is not only the first appearance at the
scene Of the canvass of either of the two men
since long before his arrest but the first inti-
nation any one has received of the reinstate-
ment of any international watchers" for the
New York Life. The international watchers
were withdrawn suddenly from the scene of this
election many weeks ago, told already in The
Tribune.
Scrugham was the committees official
watcher" and Stirrup has acted heretofore
virtually a Mutual Life watcher only.
Charles F. Darlington who the committees
principal New York Life watcher, turned states
evidence recently.
Speculation was rife In the New York Life
Building yesterday as to the purpose Of this new
move al the eleventh hour Neither
admitted to the scene of the canvass up to last
night Scrugham and Stirrup appeared outside
the door on Monday afternoon. the chairman of
the inspectors comeing out of the room to tell
them that the wedding of duplicates would
not begin before yesterday. Stirrup reappeared
several times yesterday, to be told finally. ap
parently that the "weeding out" would begin
to-day.
So far it is said the inspectors investiga-
tions include the discovery of seven pro-interna-
tonal ballots signed by one policyholder, and an
eighth by a third party.
The Mutual Reserve has filed an appearance
in Reuben SCOvilles accounting receivership
suit against the company. and has now one
month in which to file a demurrer. In view of
the Appellate Divisions decision Mutual Re-
serve officials express the belief that the case of
George Burnham. jr., will never come TO re-
tria al
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
UPSTATE WOMEN AMAZED
hrs. Blair Says "Sufragette" Move
Took FED" by Surprise.

Mrs. Elmer Blair. of Albany. vice-president of
Inc state Federation of Women's Clubs, passed
through New York yesterday her way to
Jamestown where she viii represent the presi-
dent, Mrs. Stoddard Hammond. at the council of
presidents Of the general federation. which meets
there on June and 6 Mrs Blair was accom-
panied by Mr.. Blair, and sailed in the afternoon
by the Old Dominion Line with Mrs. Clarence
Burns. Miss Helen Varick Boswell and Mrs.
Ralph Trautmann. Mrs. Philip Carpenter went on
Monday evening
Mrs. Blair said that until she read of it IN the
newspapers she had heard nothing about the
suffrage or "suffragete" organization launched at
the Waldorf-Astoria about a week ago, and sup
posed TO be anti-federation movement. Mrs,
Hammond wrote to the same effect in = letter
received yesterday by one Of the state officers.
Nevertheless there is general belief that the
state officers knew more about the move than they
are prepared to admit. An attempt was made re-
Gently TO withdraw the New York Equal Suffrage
League, of which Mrs. Belle de Rivera. Of
the leaders of the new organization is president,
from the State Federation and this circumstance,
combined with the fact that when the federation
| meets in Troy next fall suffrage viii appear Tor
the first time its programme has created a
suspicion that the federation has been acquainted
with the plans of the enemy for some time and
intends this particular item of the programme as
a counter blow Mrs Blair said the innovation
| had been made simply because the suffrage clubs
which had been members Of the federation for
four or five years had the same right any other
| clubs to be represented the programme.
'Of course We can't undertake suffrage propa-
ganda. she said "but can present the subject
! impartially. Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait viii take
the affirmative and the anti-sufrage society has
promised a speaker on the affirmative. No discus
sion from the floor will be allowed"
That the proposed organization is anita gonfsic to
the state federation has gained further color from
| the fact that abortiye attempts have been made
10 withdraw the CITY federation and the West End
| Woman's Republican Club from the state Mrs
Blair declared, however that this feeling only
local and that the greatest loyalty TO the fedora
tion existed throughout the state.
We never were strangers" she said. and the
convention in Troy promises be the most inter
esting and enthusiastic in our history. The Emma
Willard Association, of which Mrs Russell Sage
IS president, is going entertain and is making
great preparations for the occasion The principal
subjects on the programme Will be civic and indus
trial conditions. industrial education in the rural
as we'll the city schools, the peace memorial
woman SUFFRAGE. pure food and hazing Mrs. Sarah
Platt Decker president Of the general federation
will be OF the sneakers. Mrs. William Cum
ming Story, of New York. viii talk about hazing
and shall have OF the speakers from the
recent international peace congress in New York
. TO talk to US about peace.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
CHECKS RACE SUICIDE.
Dutch Translation of Roosevelt Let
ter Odds Fourteen to Census List.

Several years ago 4 newspaper report OF Pres-
dent Roosevets ideas on the advisabilitv of IarRa
families found its way into Holland. II was re-
printed in Dutch, and while taking breakfast one
morning Hendrix Hartogh. a small dealer in pro-
visions in Antwerp, read the story to his frau who
had borne him at that time thirteen children
Herr Hartogh went 10 his store that day and
measured out meats and cereals. but when a lei
dent of the great United States had said in favor
Of big families
Surely the Presidents country is the place for
me, reflected the thrifty merchant bi1a
Frau Hartogh pOndered over the same pJan ord
when husband and wife talked It over \ gain tba,,
resolved to sell out their business ana como 70
America. This was nearly years ago Mean
while Frau Hartogh who was already the mother
Of q bakers dozen Of children, added two more 70
the small army and then announced that it was
high time for the young ones to breathe the air
of freedom in the New World. Hendrix Hartoeb
and his frau thought seriously Of the matter and
then, about four months ago, when an opportunity
came. the husband sold his shop and within two
days started for the United States. He went out
70 the little town Of Bee!a, Iowa, and bought farm
FOR his family.
When the house renovated and the flowers
ne had planted began to blossom he sent for his
WIG ana the twelve children who survived.
l ne eAtlre family arrived here yesterday on the
IIoHand America liner Noordam, from Rotterdam
through an Interpreter Mrs Hartogh told the
Story ot how her husband and she had been
POinPIeu 70 emgrate by reading the story OF
president Roosevelts commentators on the rear
ing of large families " " "
she said she had been married sixteen years and
mad had hfteen children in that time
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
HOME FOR PRESIDENT FINLEY.
Aldermen Vote $39,5OO for Its Purchase
Getting Even with Jerome.

The Board of Aldermen voted S}9,500 Yesterday
for the purchase of a house for President FnIa,
of the College of the CITY of New YORK at West
14lst street and Convent avenue. Alderman DovI
ing was opposed furnishing "a luxurious hous
for an already high salaried official. and voted
against the measure with Alderman Downing NJ
Brooklyn.
Alderman Meyers said that the salary Of ssO0
year paid 70 President Finley was very modest.
Bird S Coler also spoke in favor of the resolution
He said that President Finley was making Of tho
callege a great institution Then Alderman Down
ing changed his vote.
The Committee Finance reported against hi,
appropriation of $O000J for the acquisition of tbs
Staten Island Water Supply Company The Board
of Estimate had already reported faVCraby on the
proposition. fhe COmmI-te supported ThA
Finance Committee recommended the rejection oF
appropriation of $4,000 for a vacuum Cleaning
system IN the Criminal Courts Building. reCOm-
1nended by District Attorney Jerome. and also was
sustained Alderman Downing betrayed the ami
of the vote when he s1d that Mr. Jerome lad
often gone out OF his way TO attack members Of
board.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
FOR A BARNARD SCHOLARSHIP.
Schoolgirls Are Organized for Purpose of
Raising Funds for One.

The alumnsa OF the Barnard School for Girls In
itated the class OF '07 yesterday with a luncheon
at the Hotel Astor and some other ceremonies the
nature Of which remains a deep mystery. These
latter ceremonies took place in anteroom Just
before luncheon under the direction Of Miss Edith
Cocks, and all that is known of them is that the
victims emerged alive and with their best gowns
intact, Notwithstanding the fact that they numbered
precisely thirteen.
After luncheon the members were moro
formally welcomed by Miss Laura Ward vice-pres-
ident Of the alumns, the president Miss MureI
Robinson, being absent at Smith College. from
which she is graduated this year
Miss Agnes DeTale responded on behalf Of the
class Of 'o7 and Miss Fannie Ruprecht acted as
toast mistress. The guests Of honor were ". J..
Hazen. head master OF the school: Theodore
Lyon. associate head master; Miss Katherine II.
Davis. resident principals Mrs. w. /. Hazen Mrs
Charles y. Ward and Mrs Peter Alexander
The tables were decorated with purple and white.
the school coors. and the honor table were two
white Teddy bears, with purple ribbons around
their necks, the Teddy bear being the class mascot
The Aumn8 Association OF the Barnard School
for Girls was organized for the purpose of estab-
fishing a scholarship at Barnard College. Three
thousand dollars Of the amount required has been
raised and $4,000 IS sail needed.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
LIVELY TILT AT HOLMES TRIAL.
Counsel for Government Says Peekham and
Haas Will Be Taken to Washington.

Washington. June 4-Whethpr Frederick \ Peck
ham and Moses Haas. OF New York. Will be brought
10 Washington for trial on the charge OF being par
ties 10 a conspiracy 10 dvulge advance information
concerning the crop reports OF The Agriculture De-
partment in 1903 was the subject of sharp tiIt TO-
day between counsel in connection with the trial OF
Edwin 5. Holmes. IT.. eX-asssJant sJaristician Il
that department, on the charge of giving this IN
forua tiou.
Morgan II. Beach. employed by the government
special counsel 70 prosecute the cotton Leak
case. outlining the alleged agreement by which
Holmes 10 supply premature information
through Peckhem and Haas 10 the New York brok-
said that those two men would be brought
here later for trial Opposing counsel objected and
Judge Stafford said il made difference I'm the
conduct OF this case whether PeCkEam and Haas
bee tried here
Mr. Beach tEHG proceeded with his preliminary
review, which consisted in the detailing sup
posed agreement of Holmes not only with P-ckham
and Haas but with Lewis e.. Van RIpeT, OF New
York. whereby he is charged with having agreed
report the crop estimates in advance Of -hair
issuance. with the UudSrS audius that he would
share in any profits that might he realized I'm speCu
lation. he said that Holmes had promised sup
ply information relative 10 the wheat crop report.
we'll the cotton report. and declared mat IN
deal based the knowledge supplied by
Holmes NGl.1G0 had been realized
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
WASHINGTON SOCIAL CONDITIONS.
How to Better Them Discussed at Conferences
at the White House.

Washington. June 4-There was a conferences
over social conditions in Washington at the White
House tonight. Those who took part were Presi-
dent Roosevelt, ex-Surgeou General Steruberg OF
the army. chairman of the Washington Housing
Commission; James Bronson Reynolds. who made
a report the subject TO the President recently.
and all the otner members Of the commission ex-
Cept four
The conference was to discuss the conditions "a
outlined in the Reynolds report, 70 form a definite
plan or campaign Tor carrying out the work, and
consideration OF the details involved the raising
OF a fund by popular subscription for prosecuting
the WORK.
The President assured the commission Of his
hearty cooperation in the work for the social bet
termeut OF the city. and made a number OF slg-
gestions 10 the members There was a free and
informal discussion OF the work tha- should bs
carried on ny tEe commission. but definite plan
outlined
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
TEACHER WE'D; PLACED ON TRIAL.
Didn't Tell Board She Was Going on Hon
eymOon Trip. Now Accused of Neglect.

Miss Florence Adele Wright, a public school
teacher. who was brave enough 10 take unto her
self husband and then go on her honeymoon
trip without the formaty Of telling the Board OF
Education Of II, placed on trial before the
committee on elementary schools of the board yes
terday afternoon charged with neglect OF duty.
From the testimony submitted the committee
in her behalf by her attorney J. G. Stevenson. Of
No. - Wall street. Miss Wright. the time Of her
marriage to Samuel Drummond. last April. was =
teacher in Grammar School No. "a in Brooklyn
She told her district superintendent. Miss Grace G.
Strachan. OF her coming wedding. and. believing
she had cOnformed with the rules OF the Board OF
Education. she went on her honeymoon. II appears
however. one sent word 10 headquarters of Miss
Wright changing her name TO DrUmmOud When
she reported for duty she was surprised to hear
pear for trial
After hearing all the testimony Chairman Stern
announced that the committee would report its de-
Csion TO the board at its next meeting. Mrs
prummond said last night she expected a speedy
reinstatement
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
CUBAN SLEUTH S1ILS
SteolthiIy Seeking Tgco Fugitiues
from Hauana.

The Hotel Endcott had as a guest for Tho Ice,
four or five days little rotund man Of nvsero,,s
manners, who appeared the register as Juen
Jose Rivas. Havana This Cuban Of mystery had
a bristling black mustache and his riarcfrc. -.
were partly covered by "a soft black felt hat H.
wore an oyercoat with long cape one end NJ
which was Carelessy thrown over his sbo,I4or
Occasionally as he walked back and forth IN tb.
hotel lobby blowing rings Of cigarette smoke h..
would display a gold badge studded with diamonds
and rubles He always spoke In a low bass tone
but never did he reveal his identity or mission
Tooti toot Twas the first whistle of the steam
ship Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. announcing her
departure from her IIoboken pier Yesterday "IIa,
ha!" came deep voice from one OF the stateroo,,s
AT last am on their track. They shall not again
escape me"
And who are you?" came from voice in the
passageway outside the sateroom
You snail not discover my Identity" answered
the little man with the piercing eyes as he drew
back his coat and showed his bcteweled badge
'Aha' fly cop again spoke up the voice Of
the reporter. for he was other than our hero
1ue npy reporter. Completely crushed and almost
little man whispered: ''''
discovered at last by my foolish tongue aftor
wearing my badge all over town for nearIy
80 you are a detective" refoined tho b,,. 70
p, porter, relentlessly Then give up" re-
badge fnyed 's5 NE he was cornGred the man with the
whispered to him this story: S'''e'0''" ana
am Juan Jose kivas, sub-inspect0r Of the tya
tf Cale IN search of three persons who committed
HeyaHo you Cail fraud-on rich man in
arr Are FehTdecto l)iaz and Maria DeIma- Before GOT
a.e nto uie Cuban Consul General notified Corr5is
n0mer ,Bingham. and also got out extradition ps
benS, IN but Whth l come the New York detectipes
81 me e. that the people seek have gone TO ItoIv
90 SO | am mere on my way to Italy or around ~
them yet - '''S' 'ietl' VIII get
dIert re the detective halted in his narrative
mat ar inquired the hov ronortcr
50 eS o, Gephed p the man with the badge
the gangpank 0''' "S ne uashed for
great ] eoo'! again came from the whistle of tb
0n Tho nnrt sntyH9und as she moved out to coo
dark S1 9n port main deck paced the figure OF Itt
thrown bach end Ing a cape ovcrcoat one side
p1Gge. Gg lie was the intrepid Rivas o''u studded
der az IleiI accomplished his mission We rror
oea o1 Gear reader whether the "fv corr Lii wun- Won
''eeu 80 Well IN his Only time will teII VIII sue
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
MONEY REC.EIVED-

3. c. Bryan. of Connecticut, has sent $40, s. OF
which IS TO go 10 the New England woman and 90
in response to Mrs Mason'5 request for infants
clothing S f. K, of New Jersey. 81 for emer-
gency need: E. D. a. $40 for the same need; L. F.,
ST. to be divided between two appeals in the col
unn and New Eondon, Conn $ for the New
England woman. g. S p. of Massachusetts, sent
her check for So. from which any deficit for the
New England womans need might be made up
and the balance applied to some other worthy OBJ
ject Only SO 90 of this check will be required 10
teeth, Miss Pinde and Or. w; Of Manhattan,
also kindly Cffcrcd to contribute to this same ap-
peal Mrs. Frank Drummond. president. has for
warded g dues for the Allendale On. - adult
and junior branches Of the T. 5. S; Two Friends,
30 cents June dues; Henry Beaubien, of Michi-
gan 80 cents initiation fec to the T s. s.. and
Faith Williams of Utica Junior branch, 10 cents
for badges.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05

The president of the Bahamas T. S. S branch
in sending her report to the general society
writes:
Dear President General: Miss Duncombe our
vice president. and Mrs Frank Chapman secre-
tary, the guiding spirits Of our Sunshine work
on the island, as am living in the country now
and am seldom able 70 go In take part in the
work Of our branch, although | glad always to
work consists mainly in helping the poor and af-
hicted among us. Several Of the members are
regular visitors at the hospital asylum and their
deeds of love and charity I'm the OF Sunshine
are numberlcss. Two or our blind members are in
the iEiiTmary there
The work IN the other islands is rather at a
standStiN at present as the members who carried
II on have left. I hope To start n out island
branch soon on the island Of Quoquo. where there
short in not contributing more to the general
work OF the T. s. s, but It is not easy TO for
ward contributions from here, mainly on account
oI the prOhlhitive duty. restricted the
passing on Of picture post cards, stamps. shells.
reading matter and the like
Individual members have sent North through
friends small gifts OF native preserves. guava
jelly, grapefruit marmaladc, etc, and our Christ
mas Sunshine Offering Of grapefruit and oranges
sent through the New York Office made many poor
'shUt-lns' the happier for II.
II IS with much regret that I cannot accept your
invitation 10 be present at the annual meeting I
shall read tho report Of II with interest
Please accept the sincere good wishes Of our
branch for the splendid work that is being carried
on IN the name Of Sunshine, and, with kind re-
CARDS. believe me. most cordially yours.
VIRGINIA MOSTYN,
President Of Bahamas branch Of tho Tribune Sun
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
HEARING IN BRONX SEWER CASE.
Mrs Horizons Counsel Says Act is Unconsti.
NATURALIZATION Reserved.

Argument was heard I'm the Appellate Division Of
the Supreme Court. Brooklyn. yesterday on the
appeal of Mrs. Virginia &. Horton. OF White
Plains who is seeking an injunction restraining
the Sewer Commission ffom continuing work on
the Bronx Valley sewer. Mrs. Horizons action is
supported by the Merchants Association OF Man
haitian Her motion for injunction was denied
by Justice Keosh In the Supreme Court White
Plains, Il few weeks ago
J. IL. Dougherty. former Water Commissioner
appeared counsel for Mrs Horton He said that
the sewer act was I'm violation of the constitution
OF the state. tnasmuch IL permitted WeStChester
County TO spend &,O00O00 for local improve
mentS- The great mass OF sewage would, he said
In a short time clog the Hudson River so as TO
Interfere with navigation. The court reserved de-
decision.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
NO. Il BRANCH

Miss Olmstcad, president Of No. II branch. asks
n any one has n bicycle n pass on to a Iaboring
man who must go some distance 10 his work each
day There is trolley service. A poor mother
who has twins IS In need OF extra baby clothes
and material for gingham aprons; common china
buttons for underwear for the nursery children
other simple wants Of this branch. Miss DIM
stead reports that she has visited Mrs. Ward. who
sent to St Joseuh's Hospital with consump-
tion. and found her very weak. She needs n warm
dressing sack TO wear over gowns and pair Of
bedroom shoes. The Chelsea branch has supplied
the curtains needed At the Settlement house I'm
Greenwich street and Dorothy and Helen Craig
Of Arlington y J., Sunshine girls. have contributed
clothing for some of the litte mothers who attend
the cooking classes at this house
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
COMMITTEE APPOINTED

Mrs Clarence Burns. the T. s. S president, has
appointed the following committee for the pro-
posed Rest Homo for Working Girls in Connecticut:
Mrs. r. J. Adams. president of the May1owcr
branch. chairman; Mrs w. A. Granville state
president; Mrs +. h. Walker. president of the
Elm City branch: Mrs. Fred Adler. OF the Queen
Esther branch; Miss Eleanor Booth. president of
the Coreopsis branch; Mrs. S a. May, president of
the Bridgeport branch; Mrs. p. A. Greene, presi-
dent Of the Chelsea branch, and Mrs. George Ash
ley The president and the secretary OF the T. S S
Will serve on this committee, and other members
Will be added when the occasion demands an in
crease in the working force.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
LITTLE FOLK PLEASED.

The little boy who nicely fitted out with
clothing had a double Joy when he went To see his
crippled mother in home fer ipcurablcs Not only
was the mother happy 20 see him after long
separation. but she was glad to sek that Sunshine
had provided him with such fine outfit. The r
s. s office sent his mother a new brillIantfne
waist from n store. as her only getting
a little girl in the South was ahlo 10 attend
church and Sunday school after she received the
pretty gown, shoes, stockings belt and ribbons
sent TO her from the general once Another
crippled girl received stationery and stamps 70
able her to keep up her correspondence with her
Sunshine frIanla
New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
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New-York tribune., 1907-06-05
TO STOP GAMING AT CONEY ISLAND.
Police Determined to Clean Up Gambling
Joints Down by the Sea.

Deputy Police Commissioner OKeene announced
Yesterday that he was about 10 begin an investiga-
ton of gambling at Coney Island. 1t is reported
that several games proceeding under the pat
ronaEe of influential politician.
Inspector Harkins and Captain Pinkerton havs
been told investigate tho gambling at the Island
Inspector Flood said yesterday that he had reason
to believe that several games of chance were being
conducted there. Commissioner O'Keeffe said that
he put three lemon games out of business two
weeks ago, but that the gamblers continually
''creepiug''