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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
NO NEW COOPER JURORS.
One of the Sir Attacked-Life Made
attractive for Them.

Nashville. Tenn. Jan 22-The third day of the
trial Of Colonel Duncan Cooper. his son Robin and
ex-shsrif Sharpe for the murder OF ex-senator T.
". Carmack passed without obtaining another
juror To make matters worse. IL the motion OF
the state ne sustained J. s. Leigh Of the six
jurors already chosen viii be eliminated. The
state charged that this juror drunk when he
reported for service. The state said il obtained
knowledge of Leighs condition only after it had
accepted him. Judge Hart set tomorrow to pass
the motion
The Incident appeared to make the states attor-
neys more cautious, and they began TO question
prospective jurors so closely about their habits
that the defence objected TO argument with wit
nesses"
Captain Fitzhugh for the prosecution replied hot
ly that he must learn the disposition of the wit
ness before he could Judge whether not 10 accept
him Each man thereafter. too, was asked whether
or not he drank and whether or not he got drunk
This feature was considered significant in view Of
the charges against Leigh.
one man said he drank often but got drunk only
when he had nothing to do He declared his last
celebration fully six weeks ago. He was re
jscted by the state
When the six Jurors were brought in ts-day
one of them. J n WhitwoTth, said To Judge
Hart:
Judge, I've been used 10 my morning toddy for
q good many years. and I missed 1t powerfully
this morning Can't 1 ger one-just one-every
morning.
The constitution prohibits unusual or cruel
punishment remarked the Court judiciaily. MY
Oficer see that those gentlemen who are wont
have a toddy get their teddy hereafter
little later the attorneys asked time FER
conference and granted forty minutes
Judge Hart then suggested that the jurors retire
70 their rooms, where they could be more COM
Portable.
can they play cards?" asked the deputy
Yes and roll dice on the floor IL they want
TO-" said the Court.
The summoning of five hundred additional
raIesmen began late this afternoon These men
viii appear on monday. when an effort VIII De
made to complete the jury Judge Hart announced
to-day THAI no sessions would be held on Satur-
days He believes that the case can be completed
more rapidly by giving the attorneys Saturdays
for consultation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
RACING IN THE TOLLS.
Arrest Made at Nee Orleans When
Governor Takes a Hand.

-. O1'es1s Jan 22-Jack Sheehan. one OF the
=, - ne nave been buying advance information
-. SUBURBAN Park Tacetrack and who in turn
- making wagers with those attending. was
- ., TIE track this afternoon and charged
va violating the Locke law.
-. O'loh believed the receipt of a telegram
,.oll Governor SANDERS warning the District At
go "a Jefferson Parish that unless the gam
a. fuses al Southport were Immediately closed
!. ,',.s On The races az Suburban Park stopped
:, would take hand
9 reported from Ba--H Rouge that the
e., ieo held conf.Ier5e with Adjutant
a. STAFFORD, and threatened 10 call out the
=. .s. troops if necessary.
nc arrest Of Sheehan the meeting was
-. f''afiy suspended before the programme was
= lT pending q decision in the case.
,z-,.-. oeeh arranged 10 cali the case at the
- :. Hl'llent or Monday morning in the Dis
d jefferson Parish as a test.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
MANY SKATERS ENTER RACE.
Granger on Scratch in Two Mile Handicap at
the ST Nicholas Rink.

over sixty Of the fastest ice skaters in the coGn
try have entered the be held ct the st
Nicholas Rink tonight, among whom are the prob
able winners in the national and International
speed championships next week ct Cleveland
Pittsburg and Montreal The only absentee is Ed
mund Lamy, of Saranac Lake who declined an op-
portunity TO meet Clarence Granger the local
champion, whose skating this year has surpassed
anything ever attempted in the way of indoor rec
ords.
Granger WIS anxious to meet Lamy before the
Western campaign began, and q special tWo-Inile
arranged, with 1O0-yard limit handicap
to attract the Saranac flyer, but he failed 10 take
advantage OF IL. Granger Will be scratch to-
night. meeting, among others, Phil Kesrney the
former champion; Joe Miller OF the New York
Athletic Club. who was second 10 Lamy last year
in several championship races; Sutphen. of Long
Branch; Taylor and dozen other fast skaters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
NEEDED BULL" TO WIN.
DE Witt Clinton Noe Holds High
School Rife Title.

II. WIN clinton High School the high school
-,ea Championship Of greater New York yesterday
,n the final match with the Manual Training team
nv the narrow margin Of one point The winning
team made a total Of 20 out Of possible go and
finished I'D the series with clean record OF nine
straight victories.
Frachtmsn. the last boy on the DE WIKI linton
.a, had 70 shoot a perfect string OF bulls
r, win and he was equal 10 the call Opposed to
him was Scharfenberg. who last year won the
Presidents letter for the best aggregate score dur
ing the season. Scharfenberg had two Is IN his
string.
During the tournament De Wit CLINTON met an"
defeated teams representing the following schools:
Rows, High. Morris High, Erasmus. Commercial
High. stuyvesant CARTS High, Bryant, High School
Of Commerce and Manual Training
Manual Training finished second. with seven VIC
tories and two defeats
The score IN the final match yesterday follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
POLICE PROTEST RATING.
Delegation of PatroEmeH vii Go
Before Girl Serrice Commission.

To protest against the present standing % the
names Of patrolmen the eligible list for promo
ton 70 sergeantcies delegation % patrolmen rep
resentius every precinct in the city viii 80 befors
the Civil Service Commission Monday II Il said
that demand viii BE- made for examination OF
the papers and markings Of the patremen who took
the examination for admittance 10 the eligible list
There has been much dissatisfaction among ths
rank and file of the department over the placing Of
names on the eligible Hist. which issued
by the Civil Service Commission "Wednesday Il
IS the largest list Of It's kind given cut. there
being 1,5S4 names. When the examinations were
held, eight monh sage. 3,2e men presented theua-
selves for the
One patrolman who is well up the list has
thirty days fne against his record, black mark
which it was popularity supposed would put a nan
our OF the running Another who Is high up in the
ratings has been in the Police Department eny six
years, and part Of thar time has been On detail IN
Commissioner Binshsrn's Office He rates many
men Of much longer service StlI another
reduced from sergeantcy during the Devsry
ginne and another II is said. served term in sirs
Sing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
DOESN'T BELIEVE IN GRAND JURY.
Magistrate Crane Says Many Innocent Men
Are Ruined Through Indictments

Il don't believe in the grand jury. II had the
power | would abolish IT, Many a man has been
ruined through being indicted by the grand jury
when he was -esIy innocent. With no chance to
defend himself and with the unquestioned accu-
satlons of others against him, he is stamped with
the finding OF that body. though he may be guilt
less"
This statement made yesterday By Mssts-
trate Crane in the Harlem police court during a
discussion with Assistant Corporation Counsel
Folk, who endeavorins to make the Court be-
lieve that, under Supreme Court ruling. he was
compelled send to Special Sessions, without a
hearing a man summoned a charge that he vio-
lated provisions of the sanitary code. Charged
with retaining the body OF a child that had died
of a contagious disease more than twenty-four
hours. with failing to place the body In a sealed
conn and with permitting draperes TO be hung in
the room in which the body lay. John Rumore. an
undertaken of No 9oss Second avenue. was brought
into court Magistrate Crane gave the prisoner
hearing which will be continued to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
CURB AUCTION SALE LEGAL.
Court Decides Broker May Sell Out Customer
There or On Stock Exchange

The Appellate Term OF the Supreme Court handed
down q decision yesterday that broker. when
aby,gsd 10 sell out his customer at public auction
mon default will Do complying with the law If
ne makes the sale the New York Stock bx-
change or on the New York curb market The
decision vas written by Justice Guy, and JUSTICES
CiIdsysiee and Bisehoh concurrsd-
Weir brothers Co. sued a customer VINO mao
failed to put Up margins for stock purchased on
the New York curb. After giving notice to the Gus
toner the brokers sold the stock on the curp. and
then sought to recover the difference between tne
80 vstch the stock was bought ana sold
~ can,paint was aisHals s4d by the lever court on
ahs ground that such saia Eas NOT oihaihs upon
"a. es,stoser except when made at public auction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23

Close Gail for Racquet Champions

Waterbury and johnson three in success
sion chiefly through the great service and court
covering of the former. Then Fearing and Scott
braced up. and through the deceptive service Of
the former and the brilliant placing of the lat
ter took the remaining three games and match
Percy d. Haughton. the Harvard football
coach, and NJ. Hereford, of Boston. defeated
G. c Clark. jr.. and George Clark. of New
York after q long. hard fought six-game match
The summary follows
Amateur racquet doubles thrst round)--N. w. Cabot
and Barrett Wendell y, Boston. defeated NJ. Bartlett
and Austin Potter. Boston. by default
feated Lawrence waterbury and D; Johnson: Sew
II. Hereford and ? D Haughton, Boston, defeated
G Q. Clark, il. and George Clark, New York. lS-1o
4-15. 15-S. 7-15. 1a--S. 1S-h
NJ s Barger and H puval, New York, defeated F
1 .Arnes and C G. Winsow, Boston 15-ll, l6-o
15-4, $40.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
STANDING or The TEAMS
EAST SIDE BAKERS PLAN FIGHT.
Their Condition Deplored at Mass Meetings
Strikers to Maintain Shops.

Bakers of the lower East Side held two meetings
yesterday effort to get members of their trade
stirred up TO oppose the master bakers. Striking
bakers from shops in Avenue and Clinton street
organized to maintain union shops at No. 116 Madl-
son street and No. SO to 81 Avenue c.
At meeting OF eight hundred bakers in Clinton
Hall resolutions passed protesting against the
condition of affairs which II was said placed the
journeymen bakers the mercy OF the master
bakers and prevented them from obtaining a settle
ment of their demands for ten hour day and high
err wages. Each baker will contribute 81 week to
a general fund to support the striking bakers and
maintain the Independent shops
The Lenox Assembly Rooms. at No. 256 East
I'd street were crowded last night with bakers. who
listened for two hours to speeches in Yiddish ex-
planning the situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
DORANDO Runs AWAY.
Uins Marathon Race by More Than
SeUeH Miles.

Chicago. Jan. 22.-In a contest in which speed
stamina and experience overcame what seemed 10
be Indifference the part Of his opponent after
the second mile of the gruelIing Marathon dis
tance Of 26 miles 3S5 yards. DOrando Pietr tae
Italian runner. defeated Albert Corey by mar
gin of more than miles. The time wac 2 hrs.
IS min. 2-5
Without stop. regular in his gait. with the s1-
ception OF occasional sprints, Dorsndo showed his
superiority and won clearly his merits The
spectacle presented by Corey pitiable, and the
enthusiasm which greeted his first appearance gave
way after A tiresome interval to taunts for the
man who had abandoned the ranks OF amateur
runners to compete with the Italian athlete.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
TAxICAB COMPANIES MAY MERGE.
New 100000 Corporation to Get Cars from
Locomotive Works

II. w. Whpple and ". z. Scarrett, two Of the IN
corporators OF the taxicab company chartered
in New Jersey Wednesday, were busy yesterday
planning for establishment of the TaxicaS Ser
vice Company, by which name IL will be known here
True meters. prompt service and intelligent and
careful drivers are promised by the new company.
All OF the concerned with the company
experienced in the automobile business MI
Whippe in the taxcab business in Boston, and for
president of the American Automobile Asso-
citation. while Mr.. Scarrett president of the
Automobile Club of America and chairman OF It's
committee Of safety. The other incorpoTators Of
the new company Harry H. Picking an officer
in the New Jersey Registration Company, and
James MapletOrtr lawyer. The new concern IS
capitalized S2,2OO, 600, 81 100000 Of which is
preferred per cumulative and S1,200,Oo0 COM
mon stock. New cabs will be obtained from the
shops of the American Locomotive Company. While
the of the concerns which will be taken over
by the company were not announced. IL was
said that companies doing business
around the leading hotels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
NO DATE TO OPEN HAT FACTORIES.
Directors of National Association Fail to Set
tie Observation-Disclosures Suggested.

The board OF directors of the National Hat Man
uract1rers Association failed three- hour meet
ing Yesterday TO agree date for the reopen
ing OF factories and the question was left 10 the
association TO settle. In the mean time the fac
tories Will remain closed
Representatives Of the Stats Beard Of Arbitfa-
t,on called while the meeting wss In progress ana
had = conference with subcommittee OF the
manufacturers. Tkey suggested that the STATE
hoard act to bring both pides to the dispute to-
saat the state boards Of New York PspnsyiFanis,
sex Jersey and Connecticut act In ecneaFS Ne
act,eu sas taken on either proposition
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
SsER RAGING CONCESSION IN MEXICO

s. - city. Jan with the arrival in
u. ny yesterday % Alberto Torrazas. negotia-
e., ere opened with the government for the
IN u concession 10 American syndicate
n. es Oh racecoUrses in Mexico. The synd-
~. 1es betting concession for twenty years.
L., Ns government fsvors a shorter term OF
+ t9Nas represents the American syndicate.
ss..f. wealthy and prominent Mexican The
=. - torfme7 who are members Of the syndi-
ss.,. Astt j Vim. y. II. craft John @. Fol
an.s enc Aisernon DangerheId, q nephew of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23

Police Commissioner Bingham said yesterday that
he had written District Attorney Clarke OF Kings
County. requesting him to send a transcript of the
testimony given by police officers in the ShelIard
murder trial tie said he would prefer charges
against them and put them trial If he found
their evidence suspicious. Sadie Lee, OF No. III
Starr street Brooklyn. whom Justice Crane COM
mitted to Jail for perjury this case, admitted
to bail by Judge Fawcett in the County Court
Brooklyn
Assistant District Attorney Robert II. Roy said
yesterday that David E. SheIard would be tried
again in about two months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
TIGERS DEFEAT YALE.
Wind Up Basketball Season 7eith an
Easy Fict0rY.
LRv Telegraph TO The Tribune !

tBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune
Princeton, n. J., Jan 22.-The Princeton basket
ball team wound up its tonight by defeat
ing Yale for the second time this year, by score
of % TO rs. The Tigers played fast game, and
the visitors were never dangerous. Princeton de-
veloped more team play than in any previous game
this year, and the passing was swift and accurate,
until the last few minutes. when the Tigers put in
substitute forwards and Yale gained little.
Captain Meese and Keys represented Princeton
for the last time tonight. and the latter played
the best game of his career. He gave fine
hbiton Of goal throwing, and found the basket
eight times. Van Week starred for Yale, although
he was little off form in shooting goals from
fouls.
After the game Lyman b Vssdsr, Of Utica
N Y, was elected captain of the Princeton team
for next year.
The summary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
RELAY RACE AT PAsr1ME GAMES.

The intercollegiate relay race viii be feature
o. the Pastirne Athletic Club games at Madison
Square Garden on Monday next when iale' enii.
g,,,,a,ia Columbia and the College of the City OF
New, york meet al two miles. The teams Will be
made up as follows:
pennsvlvania--Cohu Covering, Paul. Beck, Gum
and wilson: YaIe-Spitzer. Manu. Coney. Was
Baird Short and KtrjaEsoh' Columnia-Sanders'
link Buckseh. Kennedy, BoIeE and seEplanek;
College OF the City OF New fork-Dolan, Gresgfns,
weber Frsnke, Bappes, Msndelssohn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
TRANSFER HOTEL DEED.
Iruing Company No5c O10ner Of
Record of Westminster Site.

The Irving Corner Company took title yesterday
10 the Westminster Hotel property. az the north
west corner IF 18th street and Irving place. and
also to the adjoining houses. No. 10s 10 East
18th street, for nominal consideration This Is
the site which big commercial building Is 70
be erected for George Borgfeldt & CO., which has
obtained control Of the premises under a Lease
for twenty-One years at s10o. 900 year.
The Irving Corner Company has mcrtgaged the
property for S5n.0O0 There is prior ncortgags %
S,0o,ceO at per cent for years the size
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
GEORGE SUTTON ON HIS GAME.
Beats Morningstar and spinks in Practice for
Big Billiard Match.

George Sutton both his practice games at
DaIvs billiard academy yesterday. In the even
ing he defeated Ora Morningstsr by score of 400
TO o. with an average of q liz and nigh runs OF
So s. and g. MoTningstars average was 10 e-is ana
his high runs we're as 81 and 81 In the afternoon
sutton won from William Spinks by score of 400
IN 9s7 with an average of q 1-19 and high runs OF
IS rs and IS. spinkss average was II S-ls and his
high runs IS, "a and q.
Sutton is working hard In preparation LOT ms
match for the ISL championship with George T.
Slosson next Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
AMERICAN Ice CO. TO ISSUE BONDS.

The American Ice Company, II is understood.
has made arrangements tO Hquidste its floating
debt amounting to about 81 .2o0e0O. and TO provide
itself with working capital by an issue Of per
cent convertible bonds the amount OF about
s.. 800 000. The plan 20 provide for The company
cash requirements through bond issue is regard
ed as evidence that there will be no assessment
on its stock OF any readustment OF its capital as
has been rumored recently. An official announce
ment of the proposed bond issue IS expected to %
made to-day
Because Of lack OF capital it Is said. the
uanv has been obliged 10 hold up ice harvesting
operations on the PenObscot River where half a
million tons are ready 10 be cut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
Fearing and Scott Defeat John
son and Waterbury After
Hard Uphill Fight
in Boston.

Boston. Jan. 22.-Three interesting matches
were played in the opening round of the United
States amateur doubles racquet championship
tournament at the Tennis and Racquet GLIB
here to-day
In the contest between George R. Fearing n.
and II. d Scott. Of this city, the present hold
ers of the title, and Lawrence Waterbury and
D. Johnson, of New York it was only by
splendid rally that the champions were able to
stave off defeat After losing the first game
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
Public Notices.
THE CITY OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESS
AENTS. MAIN OFFICE. BOROUGH OF
MANHATTAN HALL or RECORDd

AENTS, MAIN OFFICE. BOROUGH OF
MANHATTAN. HALL or RECORDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. as required
books called The Annual Record OF tae As
bsssed Valuation Of Real and Personal Estate
of the Borocghs OF Manhattan. The Bronx.
Brookiyn, Qussns aud Richmord' comprising
the City OF New York. will De open FOR pob4fo
inspecIion examination and cerrsctioR On ths
second AonaaY o. January, and viii remain
opsn to and including the Slst DAY OF March
During the time that the books are open for
public Inspection. application nay be made %
any perso1 OF Corporations claiming % De az
Erieved BY the assessed valuation OF real Or
personal estate % have rhs same eorrseted
n ne Borough Of Manhatsan. al ne Aaia
anents. Ne 81 Chambers Street. Haii Of Rec
In ths Borough Of TIE Bronx al ths ofrscs
Of The Department, Municipal Building Ir76
Street and q Avenue.
IN the Borough Of Brooklyn, az The Srfice a
the Department. Municipal Building
In the Borough Of Queens. AZ the cffics a
Avenue aad Firm s1rees Long Isiaaa csSy.
In the Borough of Richmond, Al the oSr1ce
Fl the Department, Borough Hall New
Appiications .or The reduction OF real estate
assessments must Be n writing and should %
upon blanks furnished by the Depa-tnent
Applications fo- the correction q The pr~
senal assessments OF eeroos atoms must %
Ned at the main office n the Borough Il
Application in relation TO The assessed valza-
persOa assessed al ne office Of ne Dsoa-t-
meat IN the Borough where such person ~
On 6axness in n. ci,y o. New YSrk az tns
eftcs Of the Department in the Borough
wkers such piaes Of business a loeated. -
sept "a iA szss|asy ~h.a Al app % 4 a
be made between 20 A and u neon
LAWSON PURDT PresidenE.
FRANK RAYMOND,
JAMES J TCILY.
CHARLES PCFZEL.
HUGH HASTINGS,
CHARLES T. McCORMAz
UHN = HAIZKRAN
c1zntss<o.ers q Faxes and AxssasxnDA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
nIAMoND TIRES I'M BIG DEMAND.

a.. snono Rubber Company has done -four
ss,s. 71shess a. the automobile show in the
kprs. SINCE tEe opening Of the exhibition
4. - hgaf there has hsen a big demand for
hs,s .- u'as have stood up so well In Gldden
d. e. So ether endurance contests. Diamond tires
4 - OF al cars at the white House garage
y fssss'lieton, and many of the machines owned
ssks~ government are also equipped with this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
ORDERS d. S. R. TO GREASE TRACKS.
P. s. c. Trying to Stop Noise on Curve at $50
Street and Sixth Avenue.

The Public Service Commission issued final or
der yesterday against Adrian II. JOline and Doug
las Robinson. receivers Of the Metropolitan Street
Railway Company, the complaint or William
". Hoppin I'm regard TO the noise made By the
operation Of cars the curve at SD street and
Sixth avenue The ordee directs the company to
operate all cars around the AT minimum
rate OF speed to grease the tracks properly at the
curve at least once every three hours. and 10 see
that the tracks are swept clean before the grease
is applied.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
WALSH TO COACH YALE.
Pitchers Viii Be Instructed by the
CHICAGO T5cirLer.

New Haven Jan. Ed Walsh, who forty
games for the Chicago White Sox in the American
League pennant race last year, has been engaged
to coach the Yale pitchers during the preliminary
training season this spring.
Captain Murphy, Of the Yale nine has been ne
rotiating with Walsh for time, and the clever
pitcher came here to-day discuss the question
Walsh will begin coaching the Yale box men at
once and Captain Murphy is counting on good
results
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23

animal which is said have first prizes TT
the Crystal Palace and Paris bench shows in 1905
was not spirited. He belonged 10 Mrs. Hudnut, OF
this city
The dog is valued $500. hut although MT
Sile did his best TO keep the price up. and many
women contested the possession Of the little
prize winner, he was finally knocked down TO James
Kenny Of Williamsbridge, for $3.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-01-23
D4NDIE At 4 BARGAIN.
Perfect Dear" but Sold for Sirtk
of HIS VdIue.

All the women, ard there were least hun
dred of them ct the Fifth Avenue Art Galleries
No. SAG Fifth avenue. yesterday afternoon declared
that Dandie. the tiny toy golden Yorkshire terrier
put up auction after the Tillotson sale was "a
perfect dear" the bidding for the shaggy little