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New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
LUN4CY INQUIRY ENDS.
State Board Nay 4sk More Pay for
W0rd's Island attendants.

The inquiry by the State Lunacy Board into tle
alleged abuses st the Manhattan State Hospi'ai
WAS ended on Wards Island yesterday with liie
examination OF attendants in charge OF Naro -"
where il was charged by Dr. John c McCar'ily
that patients had been assaulted and other"lSe I'll
treated. Before the commission aojoufheu ''e
wards in the male department were examined sh"
everything was found to be running sinoo'iiiy eA-
cent for the lack of attendants in wards 10 and 4S
the homicidai and suicidal departments.
While the charges made by Dr. Mccarthy nave
been denied by all the witnesses, with the exception
OF the two patients. Benque and McDuHy, LIT.
Ferris tie chairman of the commission, deciarso
that q recommendation would be made TO Governor
Hughes for a higher scale OF wages 10 De pdio 40
attendants and nurses A. present the men receive
from 81 TO SO a month. according to ueir ienslh
of service and ffty-cne vacaacies exist. The at
,.,dante ara mostly former truck drivers and
derlIes from other hospitals The commissioners
b.I,eve that better paid would carry out the
work more efficiently in the wards and prevent q
-enetition of the alleged bruta!ities.
The findings Of the commission will be placed be-
fore Governor Hughes December 81, when 4
r,eetine wifi be held in Albany. According TO one
Of the commissioners, 1t believed that DR.
McCarthy's charges will be upheld. because none
of the patients who were witnesses were competent
TO give coherent testimony
During the inspection of the wards yesterday
number of patients undergoing the pack
trea trsent I'm bathtubs 1t explained that they
were kept in water days, until they cured
of epileptic attacks. The patients did not complain
of the baths but regarded them as a part of the
routine. The alleged brutality of other systems of
treatment shown before the commission TO
have been greatly exaggerated
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
CONFESSES TO SHOOTING.
Italian Fatally Wounded One Excise In
spector and Seriously Wounded Another.

Wellsville, n. Y, Dec. 23.-"Little Pete" who
shot and fatally wounded the excise inspector
Joseph Dardano. of Albany, and seriously
wounded an inspector named Matico, made
full confession TO District Attorney Rice and
detective named Neef, of the State Excise De-
partment, to-day.
II glad 1 did it." said Little Pete
whose real name is Giuseppe Sanduchi.
Sanduchi came from Rome about three years
ago. He is a baker by trade and was employed
by man named Decio, the owner of bak-
cry and boarding house at Belfast.
Decilio held for the grand jury on
charge Of selling liquor without license Dar-
dano and Matico secured the evidence against
Decilio, and Sanduchi sought revenge for his
employer by shooting the two inspectors
Inspector Dardano is IN the General Hosni-
tai at Olean and can live only few hours
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
FOOTBALL TEAM IN RESCUE WORK.
Medical Students From st. Louis Dress
Wounds of Victims of Wreck.

Seattle, Dec. 23.-St. Louis University football
athletes turned rescuers at wreck before day
light to-day near Brocket station, on the Cana
dian Pacific Railroad. The students on the
way to the Coast to play football, reached
Rrocket twenty minutes after a head-on col
ision between freight trains The engine crews
and trairrsen were under the debris some of
them severely scalded by escaping steam
Medical students of the team dressed wounds
as the injured were rescued by other athletes
brakeman. named Ormsbee, was crushed
to death. The wreck was caused it is said. bv
the failure of the operator at Brocket TO deliver
orders. He afterward disappeared
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
TOM LAWSON'S POLITICAL PLAN.
Will Launch Movement to Re-eleot Rcose'
welt with Democratic Vice-President.

Boston, Dec 23-Thomas w Lawson, in a state
ment here tonight, confirmed his announcement
that he had decided 10 launch movement which
has for its object the reelection OF President
Roosevelt and the elevation of Governor John A
Johnson of Minnesota to the Vice-Presidents chair
Mr.. Lawson asserts that President Rooseveits s re-
election is necessary TO the country from ols
aster and that any other Republican. or even
William J. Bryan. would be so Satisfactory 10
New York financial interests, that they Will Will
ingly finance either both parties through the
campaign any extent necessary
Mr.. Lawson adds that Mr.. Bryan is clean hon
est and unpurchasabe,'' but the money power oe-
lieves il can -discredit him at the very beginning
hv showing the world his heiplessness in handling
ara controlling a situation which has almost
Stsrnped President Roosevelt to handle and control
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
POLICEMAN GETS OFF.
BOARD Has to Decide Whether tie
Has Partner of ThieUes.

7,t ra-sev c;tv Police Board had decide last
night whether a patroman was asSocidNou
burglars In pronouncing the decision fresioeii'
Berck said the board gave the accused patroiiiaii
the benefit of the reasonable DOUBT but ne iipooo
fine of five days pay for untruthfulness Inc
policeman trial is Hugh clark whose reooio 40
not an enviabe He was recently oisiiii9oou
for not paying q debt of s75 for money Ooifo"eU
from who kept a roadhouse. out the
sentence reconsidered and he was reihs.aieu-
The charge heard last night was based on
peculiar incident. Two weeks ago. at ABOUT
O'Clock in the morning, an attempt was maoe ny
thieves to loot a safe in a laundry Inc SAFE
contained $500. Clark was this post until mid
night. Two of the thieves escaped one jumped
into an areaway and. injuring his leg, was help
less He was discovered and arrested. Later, When
the areaway being searched loaded revolVer
of the regulation style carried by the police was
found. and its number was 2l6 1t was Ciarh
pistol. He was summoned and swore that he had
lost the revolver. which in excellent condition.
more than three years ago Records showed that a
number Of robberies had been committed on the
posts to which Clark assigned. and he was
suspended and the charges were lodged against
him, as Sergeant Heck positive that when
Clark was transferred the 1st Precinct. in June
last he showed his revolver. as the rules require
and that the number 2lS taken.
Sergeant Heck positive last night at the tr1al
that he the revolver. Clark produced five wit
ncsses. Including two policemen. to prove that he
niu HhioIiheu tleill Oh eHS ioS9 "a MS 'S'o'>Si
three years ago Clark admitted that ne had not
reported the loss at the police station and also
that he had deceived Sergeant Heck by showing
another revolver and giving the wrong nu1nner-
Clark's father a witness and said his son
had not had the lost revolver in three years, and
that the finding of it near where the thief was de-
tected a strange coincidence he proteSte1
against his son being stigmatiZed associate
of burglars He also proved that his son was ar
home at 1910 O'Clock the evening the attempt
was made to loot the safe.
President Berck. in announcing the decision, SAID
thh question of veracity entered largely into the
case but the board was loath to believe that any
policeman could be in league with burglars
There is doubt-a slim doubt-and We are
going 10 give you the benefit of It,. he said Sut
we are going to impose fine for your admitted
untruthfulness. The evidence OF your father mas
deeply impressed You know it was your duty
to have reported the loss of the revolver lnlmedi-
ately.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
HORSE BLOCKS BRIDGE TRAFFIC.
Falls Down and a Wagon Runs Over It's
Neck, Killing 1t.

Vehicle traffic, blocked the trolley the
south road Of the Brooklyn Bridge, which owing
TO the fog in the rush hours. patronized by
the ferry crowds, all anxious get
for half hour last evening Alfred Lestrange. of
No. 353 Manhattan avenue. with his horse Jimmy
pulling his coal and ice wagon, stopped near the
New York tower to give Jimmy a breathing spell.
but the animal misunderstood the halt and laid
down in the roadway and blocked the traffic
AS the horse struggled to his feet Alfred ].
Ranke. driver of a four-horse team, pulled to
pass, and of his horses jolted poor Jimmy and
down he went again. He got up, for of
the big wheels passed his neck, killing him.
After much profanity by the drivers the police
took charge and the horse was towed behind car
Brooklyn. Ranke locked up.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
MRS. EDDY DESIRES TO HELP POOR.
Initial Steps to Found Christian Science In
stitution with $1,OO0,0Oo

Boston Dec pa Christian Science institution
TO cost at least s10oOooo and to be devoted
peciaIly TO helping the poor is the latest project
of the Christian Scientists. The Christian
Science Sentinel" the weekly organ of the de-
nomination published to-day a part of the CORE
spondence between Mrs. Mary Baker q. Eddy. the
leader of the faith, and Archibald Mcclellan, the
editor OF the denominational publications. On De-
cenber IL Mrs. Eddy wrote 10 Mr.. Mcclellan
desire TO commence Immediately TO found a
Christian Science institution for the special benefit
of the poor and the general good of all mankind.
The founding and endowment of this institution
will cost at least 81 600 900. Please come TO me at
your earliest opportunity and I VIII give You fur
tier details.
In obedience TO the summons Mr.. Mcclellan went
10 Concord, y. H., Mrs. Eddy's home, yesterday.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24

The caucus was called for noon. but IT was after
O'Clock before the lawmakers took their seats IN
the Assembly chamber and began the selection OF
officers Theodore b. Gibbs of Camden. the oldest
member of the House, both in point of years and
actual service. temporary chairman of the
caucus Mr. Martin chosen leader unanimously,
the vote for Speaker being twenty-five for Jess and
fifteen for Prince After the vote was taken the
nomination of Mr.. Jess made unanimous
William p. Martin is Of the most aggressive
of the New Idea men in Essex County, and two
years ago the leader Of the New Idea forces
in the LEGISLATURE. The selection of Mr. Jess is
generally credited to Governor Stokes. who chose
,his opportunity to show his strength In the poll
tics of the state.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
RECEIVER FOB PUBLISHING COMPANY.

Buffalo Dec e3-Judge Hazel in the United
States Court to-day. appointed Clyde E. shultz of
Hor0ell receiver OF the F. A Owen Publishing
Company, of Dansvie. n Y, with INSTRUCTIONS
TO keep the business going pending the appoint
mont of a trustee His bond was fixed at sao.0oo.
Jndee Hazel also granted application for an
injunction restraining the Sheriffs sale of the
plant on judgments obtained by a Phiianephia
house. The petition is an involuntary one nled py
certain creditors The amount of Indebtedness OF
.be ccrnnary is stated to be upward of 100000.
The company is one Of the largest publishing con-
Germs in Western New York
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
CHALLENGES TOM L. JoHNsoN'S ROAD.
F. H. Goo, Mediator in Cleveland Traction
Fight, Doubts Financial Ability.
TBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Cleveland, Dec. 23-Mayor Johnson's ability to
gather money for his traction venture chal-
lenged to-day. Dealing with the rate of fare in a
security franchise to the Cleveland Electric Rail-
way Company, fixing the rate at which the
pany may operate If the holding company fails
f. II. Goff mediator demanded six ticket for
a quarter franchise
You can't raise the money TO form your COM
pany.' he said to Mayor Johnson You can't
raise 100000 the entire country for three cent
fare road a ticket for quarter road.
lis your pictures and the allurnS advertisements
of the Forest City Railway that sell stock With
all due regard the low fare companies have no
money and you can't raise money, particularly
now without a decent security franchise
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
TRIED SUICIDE TO AVOID SENTENCE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Par1ca- who were convicted
OF grand larceny in the third degree in the criminal
term of the Kings County Court. were sentenced
Yesterday zParica tried commit suicide by
drinking water in which matches had been soaked
he went into commissions the pen, and an am
hulance surgeon. summoned by the police, got him
out Of danger He received a sentence of from four
10 four and half years in Sing Sing and his vile
the same sentence 10 Auburn
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
LIGHTNING KILLS AND MAINS.
Child Meets Death, Fifteen Injured, in De-
cember Storm in Georgia.

Reid's Station. Ga. Dec 23.-Sedora Bryant.
the ten-year-old daughter of J. D. Bryant, was
instantly killed last evening by a stroke OF
lightning that wrecked the house and injured
fifteen other persons.
There was a gathering of neighbors at the
Bryant home, and the Sunday evening was
being spent in a song service when the house
was struck w. NJ. Phillips, Frank and Ava
Phillips and James Warfeld sustained the most
serious injuries.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
CONDITION OF NATIONAL BANKS.
Reserve Was 2131 Per Cent of Deposits on
December g.

Washington. Dec ga statement showing
the condition of the national banks of the
United States the close of business on Decem-
her :, was made public by the Controller of the
Currency to-day. 1t shows that the total loans
and discounts aggregate 81. $50, ,337 ,O94; indi-
vidual deposits. S4.176. S73. Ill: cash resources
$500 7S4. 736; capital stock. 1901 6S1 $50; United
States deposits. SOB. 1852. The net balance
of Clearing House certificates in the banks on
the date named S64 ,344 12S. The ratio of
legal reserve to deposits was 213f per cent
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
BIG BLOW ON MASSACHUSETTS, COAST.

afternoon Chatham and its immediate neghhor-
hood experienced the most windstorn that
be remembered here The wind which had
been only a moderate breeze, suddenly veered from
south to southwest about O'clock and swept along
the shore SO furiousy that small boats on the
beach were overturned. while further inland trees
were uprooted, fences and chimneys blown over
and other movable things knocked about in all
directions The hurricane lasted only five minutes
Then the wind died out and almost calm pre-
vailed.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24

Cleveland, Dec. 23.-To Clifford n. Johnston. of
Detroit, has been awarded the first prize of 81 900
offered by :he Merchant Marine League of the
United States for the best essay the subject
How to Build Up Our Merchant Marine in the
Foreign trade'' Mr. Iohnston's essay recon-
mended mail subsidies only, the additional cost of
which coud be net by an increase in tonnage
taxes His plan involves no expenditure of money
directly from the public treasury. The winners
of second, third and fourth prizes were w p
Munger Nashville, Tenn; J. G. Honnold Min
neapolis. and L. NJ. Erskine. Brunswick Me- re-
spectively.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
NEW HAMPSHIRE RETURNS FROM TRIAL.

Camden n. J., Dec. 3.-The battleship New
Hampshire has returned 10 the yards Of her build
ems the New York Shipbulding Company, in this
city after G successful trial trip off the Maine
coast The ship viii be turned over 10 the
government In the trial she subjected TO
fourteen separate oreuile speed tests and various
anchor experiments followed by a hour speed
run The final test was twenty-four- hour endur
ance run after which the trip back to Camden
began. The trial satisfactory TO the company.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
TEST OF .MIssouRrs SUNDAY LAW.

Kansas City. Mo. Dec 2S-Wiam Ryie pro-
prietor of pool hall here recently indicted by the
grand iurv on q charge o. peratns his place i'm
violation Of the Missouri 1nday observance law
and who was eonstructively sent Jail when h4.
refused 10 furnish bond for appearance for hear-
ing was denied writ of habeas corpus by the
Court Of Appeals to-day Mr.. Rye Will appeal
10 the state supreme Court. 1t is i. test case
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
TO SEND NEGRo's CONFESSION.

Orange. N J., Nov. 2S.-Chief of Police Washer
said to-day that he had been informed by the
Philadelphia police that a written confession made
by the young negro, George Williams, alias VIII
son. who is alleged to have killed Frederick r.
Romer in the Park Hotel this place. on the
morning of December Is, would be mailed the
Orange police. Chief Washer added that soon
he received it he would turn 1t to the
County Prosecutor and it would be used as evil
dence before the grand jury.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
SATISFIED JUDGMENTS.

The first name that the debtor the second
that of the creditor and date when Judgment was
fled
Barascb Abraham NJ. Morris Ievin-E
Kohn:; Is 1907 saT1 e1
Boyd Gilbert R-Niiamsport Radiator
pany: December L. 1907 ...................
Gale. George HH Stein ct all December
1897 cancelled 9s
Howey. William J-South Bay Company: May IL.
1906 reversed Observation-Disclosures.
Jua-L Pick November Is,
1auEhin. David-H lngeTSuil. March .
SameSamo: Aprfi l6
Moore, James &c Pose November .. 1907
Seiderstock Abraham. Abraham Kwester-J
Solomon May IL, "A Al
Atlas Embroidery Works-A Haupth; October II.
1907 .---....-.--...- 1.5oo
Reedey Elevator Company-J Moskowtz: April
Einstein. David and Caroline-L Is Mitchell;
January 20 1905. 1.23I
Mercer. Martin. and Lustherg-A. Finger; No
vember L. 1907
Same-Same December H. 1907 .5a OIL
Scott Walter and Jane--F Treleace ct al; August
23 1900. ..........-....- f57 or
simpson. Clarence De c Moore March S. 1907
reversed, II, go 81
Home Insurance cosnnany-M Dick: October 81.
1907 e,caed, -..............-.-2 2.o4f IS
jackson Baggage Express--M r Reid. May %,
l9Os tsaeaedl 252 60
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
HOLDS COURT IN DARK ROOM.

Mineola Long Island, Dec. 23.-County Judge
Jackson of Nassau County who is confined to his
home with eye trouble, held court in his darkened
room to-day, hearing the argument for a new trial
for Max Galb. trolley conductor. who was
convicted of mansaughter in the second degree for
causing the death of two persons and injury to
several others in an accident Decision was re-
served.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
DOUBLE FUNERAL FOR AGED COUPLE.

double funeraI-that of Charles z. Pouchie
ninety-one years old, and his wife, Mrs. Mary F.
Pouchie. also nnety-one years old-was held last
night at No. POI West 56th street. The services
attended only by near relatives and a few friends
were conducted by the Rev David G. Wylie. of the
Scotch Presbyterian Church.
On last Saturday Mrs. Pouchie died at her home
and yesterday morning her husband died in the
Presbyterian Hospital At the home last night it
said by relatives that the aged couple had
lived together for more than sixty years
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
MAYOR FITZGERALD BEFORE GRAND JURY
Taostor. nec 2a=Nayor Eitzgerald WAS today

summoned before the grand jury in connection
with an investigation certain fagstones and pur-
cases of land by the CITY, Later in the day Mayor
fitzgerald issued statement TO the effect that he
hs6 few papers 10 show the grand jury, as he
merely signed in the of the city AND
the of the land, and also signed the drafts
In payment for the land
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
NO NEW ERIE SHOP STRIKE.

Meadvilie Penn, Dec. 23.-Superintendent
Batchelder denies that there has been any new
strike manifestation at the Meadville shops of the
Erie railroad. The shops here employ about eight
hundred men. The strike of the boiler makers and
machinists has been dragging along for several
months. Mr.. Bachelor said all the departments
here well filled that only first class men are
being accepted
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
NllIIoNaIRES WAIT ON cApDlEs.

fEsy Telegraph 10 The Tribunei
PhflSSefphfa Dec 2S.-MillioEaire members OF
the Huntington Valley Country Club gave. a
Christmas dinner shis afternoon to the sixty
caddies employed on the clubs links Moreover,
the srfliouaiTes donned white aprons and acted
walters They included John w Pepper, William
II George Harry A. Ross, II. B. Mcfarland, A.
n Smith. Frank F. Evans Dr. Milton K. Messer
and DR. Simon Carr.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
TO CLOSE UNTIL AFTER HOLIDAYS.

IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.
Chicago. Dec. 23.-The South Chicago plant of
the Illinois Steel Company. employing 1900 men
will shut down tomorrow until after the HOLIDAYS
There is nothing unusual in this shutdown"
said President Buffingtons secretary. The works
closed for week two at this time every
year. We do not expect to be closed more than
weeks
The employees understood that their services
would not be required until March /.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
PHlLADELPHiA-NE YORK WIRELESS

TBy Telegraph to The TrbuneJ
Philadelphia, Dec. GA system of wireless
teleeraphy is to established between New York
and Philadelphia. permit was taken out at the
off,ee of the Buildings Department to-day for the
erection of A wireless telegraph lower, to be To-
Gated on Chestnut Hil1, by an Illinois company
A similar tower is be erected some high
nonr in or near New York City.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
TWO suor DEAD. ONE WOUNDED

Charlotte. C. Dec SIS w Welsh and T. ".
Csyburn were killed and Berry Mobley fatally
wounded in shooting affray at kershaw, s. c.
yesterday. The tragedy grew out of a quarrel
between Welsh and Mobley. Welsh and Clyburn
prer. first cousins. Ciyburn acting a. peace
nlaker-
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
ILLINOIS LICENSE TO NATIONAL TUBE
IRv Telegraph 70 The Trbune.l

Springfield ILL., Dec 23--The Secretary of State
Issued a license to-day the National Tube Com
pany of Jersey City. with capital stock of $50
oo0.oOO to incorporate in Illinois. The location in
Illinois is chicago. and the capital stock In this
state Is $4,000
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
missouRIANs INDICTED FOR usuRY.

ST, Joseph. Mo, Dec. g.-After an investigation
lasting a month. the grand jury indicted seven per-
sons to-day for illegally lending money usurious
rates of interest. Those indicted u. c. ToIman
Edna E. Gilliland. Jessie & buchanan Ida Nj.
Miiliken. Nellie Nj. Ross d. d. Drake and Lulu 3.
x10Eson.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
SPECIAL MENTION.

s5rsrt,s.m.nt. admitted into these columns are
recommended to the readers Of The Tribune thor
ourhly reliable business be done BY mail with
the advertiser with perfect aafsty.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
FIRE CHIEF ACQUITTED OF PERJURY

Milwaukee,, Dec. e3--Thomas Csancy. Chief of the
Fire Department. acquitted of perjury tonight
after long jury trial The charge referred to his
testimony in a grand jury investigation ar legis-
latiye Affairs IN 1915.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
LOSS OF 100000 IN WALL PAPER.

Des, Mones, Iowa, Dec. 23.-Fire practically de-
stroyed the W. j. Pratt Wall Paper Comma nv,s
plant here to-day. The loss is 100000
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
Proposals..

CFTED PROPOSALS IN DUPLICATE WILL BE RE
- ceived at office of Commissioner OF lmmsratioh
I-1,,. Island N Y H., until $50 p January T.
1905 and opened Immediately thereafter for al s
90 raterias required repairing Of fender plies
obocks etc at southwest face of dock Barge once
= Immigrant Station. Particulars as to nitations
an6 conditions governing bidders may De ootaiheo
60, pOpERT WATCHORN. Commissioner.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
VICTORY FOR NEW IDEA
III. y. Martin Chosen House Lcddfr
at LiUeiy Jersey Caucus
fRy Telegraph TO The Tribune J

fBy Telegraph TO The Tribune
Trenton Dec 25.-After day br1nfui OF ehclte-
r7onf the caucus of Republican Assenbiyrnen' htfo
in the Assembly chamber OF the State House 10
day nominated Frank B. jess, of Camden for
Sneaker Of the Assembly, and Chase William /.
Martin OF Essex 10 be majority leader
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
Public Notices.

vxvaSTED-FENALE WAITRESS IN THE ASoI9a- ASIS
w ant Superintcndents quarters AT EelieVu coo %
rtaI also to assist other duties salary s-V pr
month and maintenance Apply to Assistan. oupsI-.
First and 2oth St Appi'''Nt'
rnus speak English
New-York tribune., 1907-12-24
Notice of Election.

N ELECTION OF TWENTY MANAGERS OF A AIhE
"A New york Institution for the Blind AMI o. ~
held at the lnstltutloh'
34tb Street Avenue, at four ociocs IN the
af,orroon of TIIITRSDAY JANUARY End, 1908
CHARLES II. MARSHALL secretary