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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12
ROBBER IN 1SCHIFF HOME.
Mortimer L. Struck on Head by
Thief He Corners.

Charged with breaking into the home Of Nor
timer L. schiff. of No. go Fifth avenue. and
striking him on the head with a bowling pin.
when caught in one of the rooms. Lawrence De
Foulke. a valet living in East 42d street. was
arrested late yesterday afternoon.
The prisoner was arraigned before Magistrate
Whitman and locked up in the Tombs in default
of $4,000 bail He VIII be arraignea this morn
ing in tine Tombs police court
The prisoner, according to Mr.. Schfr. man
aged 70 get away with about 5000 worth Of
jewelry. which he had picked up in the upper
floors of the house
When Mr.. schiff was seen az his home shortly
before midnight, he said: The man was q
discharged employe of mine. I found him in
the house and he struck me over the head
with a bowling pin. We struggled for some
time. and finally managed to overpoyer him.
None Of the servants were about and did not
have him arrested because did not desire to
create q disturbance. I knew that if I wanted
10 have him arrested I uld find him any tinla
He appeared at my office this afternoon. and
I had him arrested.
Il care to say nothing further about the mat
ter this time. as my father is in Florida and
if he hears of it 1t will greatly worry him."
Mr.. Schiff had a scar on the right side of his
face. and when he asked if the scar was
the result OF the blow he received he said it
was.
The man gained entrance to the house by the
window on the T4th street side He went up
through the cellar taking with him bowl
ing pin which had been stored in a corner. The
upper floors Of the house We're in darkness. and
the man waited until Mr.. Schin arrived home.
Without any warning De Foulke sprang at Mr.
Schif and struck him over the head
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12
DEATH LEAP INTO RIVER.
Man Jumps from Washington
Bridge Into the Harlem.

a well dressed man jumped from Washington
Bridge into the Harlem River yesterday after
noon and died aster being pulled out of the
water before medical aid could reach him.
Apparently, the suicide forty forty
five years old. He had been noticed pacing TO
and fro across the bridge When about half
way across. and nearer The Bronx side. he
climbed upon the bridge rails and jumped into
the water below. The alarm Immediately
given and boats put out. One OF them rescued
him. but he died soon after shore was reached.
The following is the police description of the
dead man:
About forty-three years old; 3 feet inches
tall: 40 pounds. black hair. turning gray; blue
eyes; clean shaven; black business suit black
overcoat. gray underwear: black lace shoes:
three pairs OF socks; derby hat. rs. with the
name "Freda" written the inside band in
ink. also initials j. Fl. NJ" in the hat; tooth
missing from upper jaw; one gold tooth; two
pairs of gold eyeglasses and eight cents in
money.
As the man jumped from the bridge a book
bearing the title Hoffman CIassifcations'' fell
from his pocket and was picked up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12

MORGAN 1T WHITE HOUSE
asks President to Take Measures to
Allay Public AnTiety.

Washington, March Ill. Pierpont Morgan
came to Washington in his private tonight
and went Immediately to the White House.
where he was in conference with President
Roosevelt for more than two hours. The object
Of Mr. Morgans visit was to urge the Presi-
dent 10 take action to "allay the public
anxiety now threatening to obstruct railroad
investments and construction" Mr. Morgan
told the President that the financial interests
Of the country are greatly alarmed at the a
titude Of the administration toward corpora
tions. and particularly the railroads
At, Mr.. Morgan's earnest request President
Roosevelt has agreed TO have a conference
with four railroad presidents Messrs. McCrea
of the Pennsylvania. Newman OF the New York
Central Mellen of the New York. New Haven
& Hartford. and Hughitt of the Chicago &
Northwestern. TO determine If some agreement
can be reached 10 the relations between the
railroads and the administration. II is proba
bic that Z, H. Hartman will also take part in
the conference. which. il is understood will be
held at the White House the latter part OF this
week
After boarding his train shortly after midnight
to return TO New York Mr.. Morgan said: AT
the request Of many business men. before Ieav-
ing for Europe, I came TO Washington 70 see
the President TO discuss the present business
situation particularly affecting the railroads
l suggested to the President that 1t would be
greatly in the public interest II he would see
Mr., McCrea, Mr.. Newman Mr. Mellen and Nlr
Hughitt and confer with them as 10 what steps
might be taken TO aay the public anxiety now
threatening to obstruct railroad investments and
construction 50 much needed. and especially to
allay the public anxiety as to the relations be-
tween the railroads and the government. The
President SAID he would be glad 10 see the gen
tlemen named with this end in view
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12
BRONX SEWER BILL DEAD.
Committee of Neither House WI
Report Measure.

Albany. March 11.-BOth legislative committees
on internal affairs have decided unanimously noe
10 report the CohaIan-Sheridan BILL repeating
the act authorizing the construction OF the Bronx
Valley sewer. Assemblyman Sheridan, the In
troducer Of the measure in the lower house. win
move that the Committee on Internal Affairs Be
discharged from further consideration Of his
bill and try to make fight for its passage on
the floor but the action OF the two committees
practically means the death OF the BILL These
committees hold that it would be unjust 20 stop
the sewer after Westchester County had sDens
100000 on the work
The proposition to build this sewer has been
bitterly opposed by civic organizations in New
York City These hold that the proposed sewer
would seriously add 10 the pollution Of the
Hudson River. and have recommended sewer
disposal plants. According to the act by which
the sewer is authorized. the sewage from the
whole Brcnx Valley will be emptied into tho
Hudson River, practically at the very doors OF
New York City.
This filth will. it is said, be kept in the Hud-
son for an indefinite period Practically the
entire Westchester delegation in the Legislators
are for the sewer. and are unwilling TO make
a serious effort 10 amend the plans TO establish
sewage disposal plants Members of the CONF
mittee said tonight that the sewage from Vest
chester would be only One-eighth Of one per cent
of the amount now dumped into the Hudson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12
BOLD JERSEY HOLD-UP.
Masked Nan attempts to Rob
Woman in Glen Ridge.
IN TeIegraph . &c Tribune

Nontclair, y j.. March 11.-AIiss Lucie Hart
ley daughter Of William \. Hartley, a livery
man. of No. 113 Glen Ridge avenue Glen Ridge
was held up this evening in Glen Ridge by
masked man. who at the point Of a revolver de-
marded her money. For a moment Miss Hart
ley was almost paralyzed with fear, but she
finally recovered her voice and cried for help.
Several occupants of nearby residences ran
out and with a policeman chased the man, but
as the section is thinly settled he escaped He
was recognized as white man. and was appar-
emily about twenty years old This is the third
attempt at highway robbery within a distance
of mile within two months. Mrs Frank Wiss-
ner. of RloomfieId. was struck down by Ne
gro. the assault taking place within a block Of
this evenings attack. and the second assault
was thar on Miss Elizabeth Pearson, of Mont
clair wto was thrown down and her purse. con-
tanning S32 and other valuables. stolen.
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WHAT RAILROADS. WANT.
Mr. Yoohrum Says 1t Is Cooperation
5cith Interstate Commission.
TFrom The Tribune nureau.l


Washington, March u.-Advocating a centraiiza-
state Commerce Commission. B. r. Yoakunl chair
man Of the Rock Island system. came to Washing
ton to-day to consult with the federal authorities
He had talk with members Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission and later with the Presi-
dent
Widespread and continued legislation by the
states in regard TO the traffic is having a serious
effect upon the railroads. Mr. Yoakum said to-
night by logslatlng to fix rates on ar
ucies carried within the state on interstate roads
the interstate rates affected the receipts dan
EeTously reduced and dividends lessened"
To stop all this. Mr.. Yoakum believes that there
should be thorough cooperation between the rail-
roads and the Interstate Commerce Commission
When this be done. he says. the states will
cease to exercise their power change rates. the
railroad managers will know where they are az
how much they expend improvements. and
about what tho returns from the investments will
be.
AS Mr.. Yoakum II, the difficulties in which
the railroads find themselves were brought about
by themselves in attempt 10 take care of the
enormous traffic OF the country which had in
creased rapidly that the roads were not able
10 handle il. AT present the railroads doing
everything possible to increase their equipment.
but in this they met with great handicaps IN
getting material and labor.
Mr. Voakum expressed bimSelf as feeling that
the Interstate Commerce Commission has thor
ough grasp of the Railroad Rate law, but
added that II will be years before II can be put
it. However, he says. the law. If properly admin
istered. will prove to be a good one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12
LEAGUE MEN BURIED.
Fail to Haze Recount Bill Taken
from Committee.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune-I

Albany, March 11.-Charsing the Assembly
judiciary Committee with fnsincerity in its
treatment OF the Prentice Recount biI Assem-
blyman Collins, oBe Of the three Independence
League members. moved tonight that the COM
mittee be discharged from further consideration
of the bill Mr.. Cuvillier, Mayor McClellan's
ardent supporter. aroused by the mere idea of
any action that would be disagreeable 10 his
boss strenuously objected 10 the motion. Mr..
Moreland. the majority leader. then informed
Mr.. Collins that the bill would be reported by
the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday
This fact is so generally known" he said,
chat I am surprised the gentleman is unaware
of it. I object TO his statement that the Ju-
dietary Committee is not sincere in it's COnsidera~
ton OF this measure. 1t is unjust and unwar~
ranted
A motion was then made to lay the table
NIr. Collinss motion TO discharge the commit
tee. SIr. Foley, another Independence Lacquer
called for the yeas and nays. but. as he was
supported only by Mr. Collins and Mr.. Sterne. q
vote was unnecessary. AsseUabiynan Mead.
chairman Of the committee, said tonight that
the bill would be considered and reported within
daV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12
TO PUSH UTILITIES BILL
H HEARING NEXT WEEK.
Effort to Naim Measure Feared
Hint of Tammany Opposition.

Albany. March dispensers for the Cow
ernor's Public Utilities Commission bill are ara
ranging for a hearing before the Senate Judi
ciary Committee and the Assembly Railroads
Committee. 10 he held if possible next week
March 20 has been suggested unofhcialIy as the
date but no decision has been reached on that
as yet. Senator Page and AssembIyinan Merritt
who introduced the measure. are planning to
bring out the opinions Of the various interests
affected by the measure as soon as possible then
to push the bill to passage without any loss of
time. Despite the declarations of some Of tho
interests which would he under the Jurisdiction
OF the new public utilities commissions that
whatever opposition was manifested to the
measure would he Of the legitimate order. there
was notable gathering here tonight Of men
who have represented the traction and lighting
interests in the good old way on more than
one occasion.
Friends OF the bill do not expect that there
will be a lobby Of the customary sort against
this measure. 1t is of too great Importance to
be killed outright. and public sentiment is too
thoroughly aroused in its favor 20 make such
methods safe. But prediction was made tonight
that every effort would be made to MAIN thu
measure by Topping out clause here and there
and by inserting less drastic provisions.
foreshadowing Of the Tammany Hall oppO~
sition TO the Governors measure was given to-
s'4A ~ senator CRAZY IN an 6CIlu DEBATE WIKI
Senator Armstrong over another measure which
would increase the compensation OF eight clerks
in the Office of the Commissioner of Records in
New York. Senator Armstrong was opposing
the bill on the ground that it would violate tho
home rule principle. Senator Grady declared
that Senator Armstrong was reversing on this
bill his attitude on a precisely similar bill an
plying TO Kings County
And want 10 tell you" went on Senator
Grady, that this little pirouette is nothing TO
the figures he will be cutting before long in
this dance. Why, he will prove to you by math-
emattcal demonstration that home rule pro-
hlbltS his voting for this measure, but will per-
nit his voting for the appointment by Re-
public Governor Of state commissioner to adj
minister wholly local affairs. Why, they talk
about a metropolitan district for public utili-
ties. they an imaginary line across a duck
pond in WestChester County and extend il to
take in a little edge up around Putnam County,
and shunt it over TO ROCkland across the river.
and there is not public utility in the whole
district worth q dollar outside Of New York.
Oh. yes. that's fine home rule
This apparently is authoritative expOund-
ing of the Tammany and NicCarren attitude on
the Public Utilities bill
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HOME TRIBUTE TO JAMES sTRoTHER
IBy Telegraph TO The TrbuueI

IBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune
Richmond, Va. March Themes A. Strother
who was found not guilty in CUlpeper last week
of the murder of William F. Bywaters. received
much attention his trip home to Welsh W. va.
which city he represents II the Legislature At
almost every station many persons boarded the
train to shake his hand and offer him cOngratula-
tions At Welsh the entire population turned out
to welcome him With his wife he stood bare
headed in the rain for hours while ne was shaking
the hands of his friends An ovation of this kind
was never before seen In Welsh
Mr. Strother has been constantly beseged in his
office since his arrival in Welsh. and saws he will
answer In person every letter and telegram which
he received during the trial from persons all over
the country.
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SURPRISE FOR DEFENCE.
Stanford Whites BrOther-in-Lazc
Called bq Prosecutor.

Tho seventh week Of the Thaw trial opened
auspiciously for the defence. The proceedings
had only just been begun when the District At
torney was ruled against the courts decision
effectively barring the Photographic copy of the
so-called Hummel affidavit. From that time on
the defence won point after point.
Thaw was in excellent hum0r, and apparently
IN good health He paid close attention 10 the
testimony. and was visibly pleased az his coun-
sei's many successes.
Probably the most important testimony, al
though II was very brief and not finished, was
given t,- the last witness. James Clinch Smith
a brothor-in-law Of Stanford White. Mr.. Smith
was abroad when the case called, and Mr..
Deln,as Objected vehernently the admission
OF his testimony. saying il should have been
given on the direct case. He returned on Feb
ruarz l.. having been in Paris on January 21.
the time the trial opened Continuing, Mr.. Je-
rome asked him:
o-Do vou know the defendant, Harry K
o~And hox long have you known him? A.-oh
have known MIN FOR 4 great many yeaIs-seVerai
on night q the 253h 5bs 6isb, Say q of SFst
.day we're yoa Al the Madison Square Roof Gar
oAnd d.G I've you see Harry X Thaw there? A
9oNow at what houc sid you get 70 The the Madi; ii;
son square Roof Garden? Al arrived there ABOUT
sae where seat .se g9erssf: sde in A the
seated myself on the Madison avenue s'Ue III INC
rear of the house
COUNSEL TILT OVER WITNESS
a. -,i,;, sro,,,ad how he entered and where
- -, - .to Madison avenue side. and Mr..
4a,, .,.a a. he saw Thaw Mr.. Delmas OBJ
s.c.,-5 o,,l a.. following argument took place:
AR Dely,as-Alay AK Whe'her 1Dls y "'i'i'N "S
evidence in chlefg 80 .,rnosce a,d
Mr. Jerome-if IL Offered TOT NO I ~ -
appeal IS made 10 the court. Lie e,.,
ths a very important witness. a.a a.. -, 49,
- nave been out Of the jurisdiction ~ l,e | nae
tne teopic lad leS'. We appeal 10 VI e1 -, - -
gil6g "a I'd ne also offer lis testimony as elsst
Tehuttal as showing the appearance sno ,, fo,S ,Si
t0n and conversation OF ThaW fnal hiiii Win eIS
Witress rs oea.ing the quesslon OF is nsiis.ii @
sfhte thas time II Is oneIen toI Oo -, sS he
Az Dalnae-If your honor please, 50 Iaf is me
iivt plea y concerned. submit to yOuL
f.aea on inc ground OF your honor aiscIetls,a
wil;el, s,1Old nof he used in thar Wa Lttis
asFa vas the orotisr-in-iaW of the deceasea "''"
therefore h.s relation =. $50 ~,
H. Jerome AIR Delmaa. prefer not 70 nay" - sO-
LisEe tfat statement for tbs feas'h' = 'V 't -
fv,s;y,,ea on fourth page.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12
"TRANsITORY FRENZY" NO DEFENCE
IHy Telegraph 10 The Tribune

II}y Telegraph 70 The fribuhe-l
Pittsburg March 11.-A case similar to that
of Harry X Thaw has been passed upon by the
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in which the
judges emphatically denounce transitory frenzy
as a defence for murder. The judgments We're
made by the lower court on October H.
1906, the opinion being handed down on No
vember p 1906 The was the COM
monwealtn against Carmeme Renzo tried in
Indiana County at the June term in 1909. and
found guilty of murder in the first degree. In
the Supreme Courts decision Justices Mitchell.
Fell Brown Mestrezat. Porter and Stewart
united in an opinion sustaining the verdict.
Their decision, in part. reads;
There was no evidence Of insanity to submit
20 the jury. Induigent the law Of Pennsyl-
Vania Is in favor of the accused, II has never
tolei ated, nor Is likely to tolerate doctrine IF
''transitory frenzy as a defence to murder.
Try Gold & Back Lanei /. & Crown shcEries,
oi.a l2l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12
". +. SANDS NAY FIGHT.
Secretary of Legation Resents Re
marks Made about Nr. Root.

Panama March 11.-There has arisen between
William F. Sands. secretary of the American
Legation here and NJ Rosenthal prominent
French resident Of Panama in the pearl trade.
personal difficulty which is expected TO lead
TO a duel The trouble arose from some express
sions used by NJ Rosenthal which Mr.. Sands
considered derOgatOry 70 Secretary Root. The
encounter has been arranged, and probably VIII
take place tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12
TWENTY-TWO MEN LOST.
Only Tzco Laborers Escape After
CGpSizing of Boat.

Redding. Cal, March 11.-Tweny-four Greek
laborers started TO cross the Sacramento River
in boat at Pitt this afternoon. The boat cap
sized. and twenty-five of the men were drowned.
Four bodies have been recovered The men
were employed on the New Delmar-Pitt Rail
road
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12
MUST ITElFIZE EXPENSES.
Old Plan of 44Hoycing Lump Sums
Killed IN -4Ibany.
~ - q &c Tribnne.l

Albany. March 1.-THE old plan Of allowing
certain officials and departments lump sums "in
lieu of expenses" had its death knel sounded
to-day. Senator Armstrong. chairman OF the
Senate Finance Committee. told heads OF de-
partments as they came before his COMMITTEES
that with the knowledge and approval Of Cow
ernOr Hughes no money would be paid for ex-
penses unless ftenized accounts OF money actu-
ally 50 expended We're handed in. accompanied
by proper vouchers.
AS usual. certain SUMS VIII be appropriated
for expenses. but none Of this can be drawn un-
less the above conditions are fuldIled Two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12
PLOT AGAINST KING OF ITALY.
Pennsylvania Sends Word Of Anarchists S
Departure-POlice Busy.

Naples. March IA workman living at Mon
toro. in the province of Aveliino. has received a
letter from a man named Stesano Giaquinto.
who emigrated some time ago to Roseto Penn.
containing the Iacoric phrase "A person has
left herr TO kill King Victor Emmanuel"
1t being known that GIaquinto is an honest
and trustworthy man. this letter has caused
fears. The police are investigating the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12

Two days Of pleasant travel aboard the large new
ehirs ~ SavsrIlat Tine. Telephone s5s5-SpFlng Tor
tickets and observation-disclosures
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mR. wEYERHAUsER at HOME.

By Telegraph The Tribune
ST. Paul. March 11-Fredertcs Weyerhauser
who was reported to have disappeared from a trsfr
In California. is at his home in tins city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12

AFTER ALL. usHER's THE SCOTCH
that made the highhan famous.-Adyl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12

Park Row Blds., opp. Post once. Refined sur
roundiugs far Iesies' luncheon or dinner. MusIc.-
Aovt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-03-12

goke .es "a Drs Flint ana Macdonald - S',ar s,,,
Iva oool "a sale PutnaES's gfs index sho"s sOa
sLIte whot-Adyts
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Tfy Gold & Back Lanei, l. 2 & Crown shcTries
slly standard sAeTTles bottled s0Foa0-Aays
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DEWEYS WINES STAND FOR quail

We make pure Wines and Mature them naturally.
-Alvt.
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OCEAN wAY % FLoRIpA.

Continued on second page.
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C1Dtipued on fourth DagF-
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1907-01-19
UNA KERNEssE.

Un adorable grupo de beIlas y distin-
guidas sehoritas de esta ciudad ls recorrfa
aver en- gestiones de Ia preparation de una
fiesta ben6fca On favor de los mendigos.
Las sefioritas Rodriguez Cebollero. Maria
Asencio Enriqueta Skerret forman par
te de la oomisi6n y de ella tambien las
de del Vale Monserrat.
Sc trata de llevar efecto, Ell dia 25 de
los corrienteg, en- el Teatro de Ia ciudad,
una gran kermesse para dedicar su pro-
ducto al hospital de mendigos de San
Juan.
Kioscos para frutas, tabacos, flores, ETC.,
etc. serSn instalados en- eI salon que Sc
preparar6 al efecto ser6n servidos por
comisiones de distinguidas sefloritas de
San Juan, las que Sc designardn oportu
namente. Cast todo Ell elemento fsmenino
de la ciudad tomarS parte en- el be. efeo
acto las dsmas de Ia comisi6n estiman
mueho la galante Gonducta del jefs de Ia
policfa insuIar coronel Hamill, que les ha
ofrecido Ia banda del cuerpo para que TO-.
me paTte On Ia fiesta; del senior Sire que
les d. luz el6ctrica gratis, del Befior j.
Texidor que les ha cedido cort6smente los
salones del Ateneo para una reunion que
celebrar6n mafana, y los Representatives.
de Ia prensa, que no podfan menos de
ofrecerle 50 cooperation tan irresistible
comisi6n.
Oportunamente daremos mas detalles
del Bimpatico proyecto.