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New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
TEACHERS BILL VETOED
M4NDATORY TERMS OF
FENSIVE TO MAYOR.
VII Name Commission TO InUeSti-
gate in Regard to Salaries for
Men and WOmen.

Mayor Mcclellan, as was expected vetoed
yesterday the teachers equal pay bill but
announced that he would appoint commission
to report to him the average rates of living
of teachers in this city, and to ascertain, if pos
stble, the general trend of responsibilities which
they have to meet their salaries.
This commission will be instructed also to
compare the salaries in other cities with those
here, and to determine the increase to the
budget their recommendations would make.
The Mayor indicated that the commission would
consist of persons not connected with the teach
ers, the Board of Education or the Board of
Estimate and Apportionment
In his veto memorandum the Mayor says:
The proposed law eliminates all elasticity and
discretion in the fixing of salaries. and takes away
several Of the discretionary checks In advancement
contained in the old law Because the old law
accept bill Which is even more offensive in its
terms than its predecessor.
In regard to the standardization Of salaries,
whereby the sex of the teacher is 10 be eliminated
i is brought to my attention that there are over
l4'@ female instructors in the city and only l.4o
male teachers
am therefore requested. in these proposed man
now given to the mer for the fourteen thousand
others This would. OF course. make enormous
which SHOW tb me sccursfeI estimate
city.
The Mayor points out the widely varying esti-
mates made as to the increase in the budget
should the bill become a law, and adds:
1t was calmly admitted at the public hearing he
lore me that four mills even the tax valuations
OF last year. would give money than would
he necessary TO carry the present svsteH IN the
Board of Education.
I am informed that this bill through both
houses OF the Legislature without public argument
or any opportunity being given 10 interested tax
PAYERS 10 set forth the possibilities Of this measure
In its effect the budget of the city
have furthermore noticed that the bill while
equal!zing pay as between men and women teach
erS. does not appear to do among women. on
the contrary. it appears to provide for different
rates Of pay for women doing exactly the same
work. hut in different schoolhouses
The excess amount. which is also VarouSE cSti-
mated is 10 be kept and retained for the purposes
OF the growth Of the school system. That the
tom viii grow TO any excess of amount VIII an
doubtedly follow. my experience has been that
any department which is given more money than II
needs can always fnd way 10 spend II.
For the reasons forth above, and especially
heCa use Of the uncertainty 10 where this bill
would take the city budget, ] deem II my duty 10
refuse To accept il on behalf OF the city.
The first time the Mayor vetoed similar bill
il passed over his veto by the Legislature.
The Governor. however refused to sign 1t.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
ENTIRE FAMILY KILLED.
Little Girl, Trembling 5cith Fear,
Matched Madman's Act.

Boylesville IL. May 14--While a neishbor's
little daughter lay trembling in bed, witness to
the tragedy, Henry Williamson killed his wife
and two children and committed suicide to-day
He arose early. the girl says. went to the bed
side of his wife and children and shot all of
them while they were sleeping. Then he beat
his dead wife with fire poker He afterward
poured kerosene on the floor and set it afire.
With the flames leaping around him, William
son placed the revolver to his temple and killed
himself
The girl sleeping in the same room. was
awakened by the first shot that killed the wife.
Horrifed at the murder of her little playmates,
she covered her head and remained unmolested.
In spite of her terror, she watched the madman
and then called help to put out the fire.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
FRIENDS KILL EACH OTHER.
Two Young Men Die Instead of Their Intended
Victim

Roanoke, Va, May 14.-William Bailey and r.
II. Young two young men of prominent families
OF Lee County. shot and killed each other while
trying to kill another man last night at a school
entertainment at Dryden.
Bailey quarreled with william Jesse over
tickets of admission. 1t is alleged. Young and
Bailey abused Jesse. and the latter struck one Of
them. Jesse and Young clinched, and Bailey
in effort to shoot jesse shot Young. -As
Young falling he fred aimlessly. the ball
killing his friend Bailey. Jesse was shot in the
side. and another man slightly wounded.
Pandemonium regned in the hall. Several
women tainted and others screamed Historically
Young vas the son OF a former member Of .he
Virginia Legislature and Bailey was a teIegra IA
operator.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
TRIAL MARRIAGE ENDED.
G. Il. CaIdzCeU Gets DiUOrcc Wife
Came Here zcith AMnitn.

Eminence. Ky, May IA divorce decree entered
In favor OF Charles A. Caldwell against Parks
Caldwell in the Henry County Circuit Court to-day y
terminated the famous trial marriage and intel
lectual affinity case that interested New York and
the of the country last December.
Mrs. Caldwell went TO New York with another
man. and arriving there gave out statement
that her marriage to Caldwell, performed only a
few days before she left him. had been OF the
trial variety. and that the who
panied her to New York her intellectual
affinity No defence offered against the peti-
tion Of the husband, who is of the wealthiest
men in Kentucky.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
READER LOSES SUIT AGAINST HAGGIN.
Another Court Decides That Mining Man Need
Not Pay Quarter Million Commission.

The Jury in the suit of Athole B. Reader against
John B. Haggin. the well known mine and
horse breeder for $25oOo. representing commissions
claimed on the purchase by the latter of copper
mines I'm Peru brought in a verdict last evening in
favor Of the defendant.
Reader who is the husband of Ella Rawls Read
er rad options about four hundred mining
claims in the Cerro de Pasco Peru. In his
plaint he said he turned these to Haggin who
agreed to pay him 10 per cent of the purchase
moneys, 100000.
Reader sued in the United States Court where the
action was dismissed Then he brought another
action in the Supreme Court. Haggin said in his
defence that he made no agreement with the plain
tif. and that he purchased the mines himself after
receiving reports from his engineers.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
ITALIAN DREADNOUGHTS.
-Four BattIeShips, 1cith Scout Cruis
ers, to Cost S52, 800, 900.

Rome, May 1.-THE Minister of Marine. Ad-
mlral Mirabello. has obtained the approval of
the Cabinet to a naval programme providing for
the construction within three years, at cost of
S7Z'SooOOO of four Dreadnoughts and a number
OF last scout cruisers. A local paper says the
decision to build these vessels was reached after
Italy had learned that Austria Hungary was go
ing to spend S40.OO0OOO on increased naval
power.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
FOUR KILLED BY AUTO.
Car Runs OUer T1cO Children and
Crashes Into Train.

Liege, Belgium. May 14.-While one motor car
was trying to pass another near here to-day it
skidded against wall. and crushed the life out
of two children who were passing at the time.
The car was carried by its own power down
small embankment and thrown against a pass
ing railroad train 1t was a heavy machine, and
as 1t crashed into the train two passengers were
seriously injured. while the chauffeur and the
owner were killed. The car itself was reduced
to matchwood.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
TAINTED 4 RICH WIFE.
Old Indian Scout NOs0 Says He
Needs Nurse.
IBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune ]

Pittsburg, May 14-George Burnham. Of Nc
Donald. Penn, who fought Indians with General
Crook and who holds three medals for expert
craftsmanship on the plains. was In the United
States Court here to-day as witness against
matrimonial bureau The old scout had
swered the advertisements OF the bureau and
said he paid money TO get a rich wife. When
the bureau failed to produce the wife. Burnham
had the place raided. The proprietors pleaded
guilty to-day to using the mails defraud-
7 need a guardian a nurse" said the old
Indian scout rehectiveIy in court to-day.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
MILLIONAIRE. NOW POOR.
O.. I. WhtneB Former Pittsburg
Broker, LiUing 1cith SeTTant.
TBv Telegraph 70 The Tribune. ]

Pittsburg. May 14.-Through the filing Of
papers here to-day 1t was learned that George
J. whitney. formerly of the big brokerage firm
OF Whitney & Stephenson. with New York and
Chicago connections. is now living at the home
Of one of his former servants near Conneaut
Ohio.
IS 100000 His firm was strong enough TO have
a total Indebtedness of almost $20.O0O.OOO when
it failed Figures flied here to-day show that
the assets of the concern will fall $3.500O0O be-
low the Indebtedness.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
CIGAR NETTED HIN $500.
Run on Tobacco Shops After
Diamond Is Found
ler relsrrarh 70 n. Trihune ]

Wilmington Del. Nav 14-Levi J Satterfsld.
we'll known Milford man. was the most sur
prised man in Delaware to-day. He wondered
why a cigar that he smoking would not
draw. and upon making an investigation found
a handsome diamond, weighing two Carats and
worth over $500 firmly imbedded in the filler
The only theory that SatterHeld has as 10 the
ownership Of the jewel is that it was dropped
into the tobacco by a packer before the cigar
was made. Al Of the cigar dealers in Milford
had bic sales to-day following the find
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
STRICKEN BLIND, ACTOR GOES ON.
Audience. Unaware Of Anything Unusual, Ap-
plauds His Work
TBy Telegraph 20 The Trlbune-I

N2ncnnafi. May 1.-THE lights have gone out
se1o Charlie Karlen, actor, when told il was
Gnle to- him to get ready 30 10 the Grand Opera
faonse TO take his part III 'Tobasco Land. semi
professional benefit performance here last night
An oculist was summoned. but his sight was not
estored He was told that the play in wlIkh he
N1a 'Ae principal part would be failure.
Al 60 IL you'm help me- he said u a n emu.
ne was assisted into stage clothes and led IN .roEt
o the footlights. lie vent through the whole play
without the audience knowing that anything was
~IonE and received round after round OF applause.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
PRUDIsH PITTsBURG JoLTED AGAIN
Swallows Hard When It Learns That New
Picture Has Been Bought
[By Telegraph to The Tribune. j

[By Telegraph to The Tribune.
Pittsburg May 14-Prudish Pittsburg swallowed
hard this evening when It was announced that the
fine arts committee Of the Carnegie Institute had
paid 5000 for another picture of beauty unadorned
to hang in the permanent collection here. Is
a painting BY Emile Rene Menard Of Paris. known
as THE Judgment OF Paris" 1t is in a class with
THE Bath and THE Bridal Morning. both of
which have occasioned much comment
Pittsburg is Informed that the picture shows a
woman dressed a nymph who is being offered an
apple by clothed in animal skin
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
LONDON FIRMS PROTEST.
Leading Bankers and Merchants Op-
pose Budget Provisions.

London, May 14.-Nearly forty London bank
ers and merchants including the Rothschilds.
the Barings. Brown, Shipley Co and J. s.
Morgan & Co. have signed joint letter 70
Premier Asquith protesting against the budget
as placing excessive burdens capital and
therefore tending to discourage enterprise
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
EMMA eoLpMANs SOLO UNHEARb.

New Haven. May 14.-Emma Goldman who was
to have delivered lecture here tonight "Anar-
chism: What 1t Stands For" was prevented from
carrying out her plans by the police. Accompanied
by D. Retman. she admitted TO the hall where
the meeting TO have been held bur the police
allowed else to enter After waiting for
some time the two left the hall and returned TO
their hotel Miss Goldman. is scheduled for two
speeches tomorrow
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
PARROT TURNS ON GAS AND DIES,
Pet Had Seen the Thing Done Before and
Wanted to Try It.
rBy Telegraph to The Tribune.l

Long Branch " J., May 14-Charles Beebe, a
Sandy Hook pilot, is mourning the loss OF his large
Nsn4Ith American parrot, Sandy by name, which
committed suicide to-day b. turning the in
the kitchen range Sandy was an intelligent par
rot allI was \ keen observer OF everything that
took place IN the house
When Mr. Brebe went 10 look for his parrot this
morning he found it deed on the kitchen range.
with the gas turned full force
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
THREE DIE, 12 HURT, IN EXPLOSION.

Key West. Fla. May 14.-In explosion to-day
on "A quarter boat at Codjoes Key on the Key
West extension of the Florida East Coast Railway,
least three were instantly killed and twelve
others BADLY injured. Il Is believed that others
blown TO bits. seven hundred pounds
dynamite went eff. Most Of the Ameri-
cans
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
DEATH FOR PEPPERS.
Ohio Jury Refuses TO Bring Charges
against Womdn Slayer.
nv Telegraph 70 The Tribune

fPv TeleETaph q InN IT1olnFI
Cincinnati May 1.-THE grand jury to-day re-
ported that ir had formally ignored the case OF
Mrs. Eliza beth Forsythe. wife of newspaper
man of this city, formerly Of New York. who
shot and killed a printer named J. 2. PloWman.
who was raering through the window of her
bedroom late at night. while her husband was
away from home. Mrs. Forsythe fired twice AT
the man with her husbands revolver. both shots
taking effect. The man had room in the Same
house. but Mrs Forsythe did not recognize him
when she fired
A few weeks ago a grand jury here dismissed
2 similar case wherein a man shot and killed
a pepper who was watching through window
while he was visiting a young woman.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
WILLI4US IN CHICAGO.
Sister Has Ne7c Cleo TO UisSin 2
Harsard Nan.

hiiss Dorothy Williams. of No s25 West lHst
street sister of Thomas ?. williams. the H7r-
ward freshman who disappeared from his uncles
home in Redding. conn. received dispatch last
nizht from Chicago which she believes is from her
brother She started for Chicago midnight
The message vas sent from Ia Sale station and
bars her brothers name It reads: Wire me ad-
vice Immediately"
Miss Williams telegraphed the police of Chicago
once. and also sent message several friends
in thar city. asking that they detan and care for
her brother until her arrival
Chicago. May 14.-Thomas Williams. the
Harvard freshman who disappeared from Red
ding Conn, on Wednesday. found tonight
i'm the la Sale street station. II is thought that
his mind had been affected by overstudy.
He said that ne did rot fully realize where he
was until tonight. He sent a message to his
sister. telling her Of his plight he will ne
cared for by the police until the arrival Of rela-
tives.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
TIE NEW THEATRE.

Central Park West. go and 55d streets.
To secure application blanks for subscription
seats at TIE New Theatre for tle frst season ad-
dress Posi- Otfce Box 2S1, Madison Square, New
Yor- gistss svil be accompanied by circular Civ
in6 fG!l 0ets-;s.--Advt.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15

Lyons. Kan. May 14.-Mrs. Myrtle Brewer. a
well-to-do widow, visited the marshals Office
at Little River yesterday and said that she had
shot and killed Frederick Arm, a. bridge car
penter. because he had annoyed her.
Mrs Brewer said that when she was putting
her young daughter to bed she saw the man
crouching on the roof Of the kitchen and peering
into the bedroom window She fired and the
man disappeared. The next morning she found
Arms dead body I'm the yard.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
ms. cHAMBERLAIN NOT WORSE.

.-@9ndor. May 1s---Austen Chamberlain said to-
gay that there truth IL the report TIA;
sPseph Chamberlain. his father. I'D suffered a
selspse
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
BRYAN SILENT AT M'KINLEYs TOMB.

Canton Ohio May 14-Standing in the mausoleun
in front of the sarcophagi where rest the bodies
Of William Mckinley and his wife. William ]
Bryan paid silent tribute to-day the memory OF
the late President.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15

Absolute cleanliness and purity are two strong
points in favor Of ''Salsda' Tea.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15
POLAND SPRING HOUSE-MANSION HOUSE
POLAND SPRING. MAINE.

The SamOSet, RocAland Bieakwster, Nc
SnecsI Representatives at Poland Water Once.
1850 Broadway, y. Y, between 2sth and 29er sts.-
Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1909-05-15

oELkToUR" Ginger Ale. SarsapaIt-a. C!ua
toai: aad LcsGo- SCG-. The ye.y Gcst- Estbd. 1905
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-09

Schock struck Poland when the latter's
head was turned to look at a RAISING
dog.
While Poland was being carried into
Sehlieker's drug store to be given medi-
cal attendance, Policeman John Thomp-
son. who witnessed the encounter, ar
rested Schock and he was detained at
the police station to await the outcome
of Foland's injuries.
Poland in the meantime continued
unconscious for some time, and frac-
ture Of the skull was feared. He finally
came to- and was taken to his home in
Barring avenue, and later in the day he
was able to be up and around. schock
furnished bond in the sum of $500 for
his appearance before Mayor De Briae
Saturday.
The trouble arose over the claim on
the part of Schock that the Lake county
Ice company had sold him cake Of
ice which was short in weight.
It was in connection with a CONVEX
sation regarding the alleged shortag e
that Poland is alleged to have called
Schock a liar.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-09
A WARNING

Since IT'S Introduction into the United
States, the sales of Partisan Sage have
been phenomenal. This success has
led TO many limitations similar in name
Look out for them. They are not the
genuine. See that the girl with the
Auburn hair is on every package. You
can always get the genuine at sum
neTs' Pharmacy
Partisan Sage is the quickest acting
and most efficient hair tonic IN the
world
It is made to conform to DR.. sanger
bonds tof Parfs) proven theory that
dandruf, falling hair. badness and
scalp itch are caused by germs.
Partsian Sage kills these dandrpr
germs and removes all trace or dan
druT in two weeks, or money back: 1t
stops falling hair and itching scalp
and prevents badness.
And remember that badness is
caused by dandruff germs, those little
hard working. persistent devils that
day and night do nothing but dig into
the roots OF the hair and destroy its
vitality.
Partisan Sage is daintily perfumed
hair dressing; not sticky or greasy. and
any woman who desires luxuriant ana
bewitching hair can get It in tive
weeks By using it. 60 cents a large
bottle.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-09
News-HeraId states:

News Herald states:
James L. Bernard mechanical engi-
neer Of the bridge company, entertained
the Mech-Order baseball team. cham
pions of the office league at his home
in Beaver last Monday night. Mr.. Ber-
nard has the happy faculty Of being an
accomplished entertainer and of doing
everything at the right time
Last Monday night was no exception
as he had right royal feast prepared
for the boys. who seemed to enjoy it
hugely, judging from the sparse car.
cases Of several Thanksgiving birds
that Uttered the desert banquet table
when the feast was over There was
post-prandial oratory by the square
yard. sparkling gems Of wit and flashes
Of mirth that ended in the singing Of
an appropriate anthem prepared for the
occasion by Mr.. Bernard.
The members of the team were all
present. except Walker and McMasters.
including the host of the occasion. Mr..
Bernard Those who sat at the table
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-09

Ceneo Of this fact at the session last
evening.
When the question of appointing a
city attorney came up, the democrats
proposed the name of Harvey Curtis.
but the council being to republican.
the republicans appointed George Man
love.
1t was decided to hold weekly meet
ings every Monday evening. and a
special meeting was provided for this
afternoon. The retiring town treas
urere's report by l. A. Bryan was read
and accepted, and the new treasurer. E.
2. Simpson, placed under the custom
airy 100000 bond. The city clerk
Harry Moose, was placed under 50 900
bond
Mayor-Thomas E. Knots
Aldermen-at-large - d. Szymanskf.
republican, and Feuer, democrat.
Alderman of First Ward-Bowser. re-
publican.
Alderman of Second ward-Rolley,
republican.
Alderman of Third ward-walsh.
democrat
Alderman of Fourth ward-siemia-
sko republican
Alderman of Fifth ward-Castleman.
democrat
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-09
ONE DOSE ENDS INDIGESTION,
HEARTBURN OR STOMACH GAS

The question as to how long you are
going to continue a sufferer from Indi-
gestion. Dyspepsia or out-of-order
stomach is merely a matter of how
soon you begin taking some Diapep-
sin.
If your stomach is lacking in diges-
tive power, why not help the stom-
ach to 10 its work, not with drastic
drugs, but re-enforlement of diges-
tive agents. such as are naturally at
work in the stomach
People with weak stomachs should
take a little Diapepsin occasionally,
and there will be no more Indigestion.
no feeling like q lump OF lead in the
stomach. no heartburn. Sour rislnEs,
gas on stomach or belching OF undi-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-09

HOLDS FIRST
Nj ETING
George Nanlove Is Appoint
ed City Attorney of Gary,
and Republicans Win the
First Battle in the New
Council.

The first meeting of the new Gary
city council was held last evening at
the city hall and was attended by all
the Official family and quite a number
Of spectators, who were anxious to see
the city fathers at their first session.
Mayor Thomas Knots presided, the
oath of office having been administered
to him by retiring Clerk C. oliver
Holmes. Mr.. Holmes also administered
the oath of office TO Harry Moose. the
new clerk, and he in turn administered
It TO the various council members.
Although the executive head of the
city was elected on the democratic
ticket, the council is republican by a
majority of one and gave its first evil
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-09
Iceman Felled in Argument
Over Chunk of Short
weight Ice.
MACK POLAND The VICTIM
F. Schock Resented Alleged Epi-
thet and Warm Time
Ensues.
lspecial to TIE T1nra0

East Chicago. Ind. Nov. "a quar-
rel that looked serious for whit, oc-
Cured yesterday between Frank schark
and Mack Poland superintendent OF
the Lake County lee company, while
the latter were standing in front Of
Sam Cohen's saloon at the corner Of
Forsyth and Chicago avenues.
In the course of the conversation an
argument arose. during which Poland.
according to schock called schoek a
liar Schock hauled of and caught Fo-
land Just below the point of the Jaw
telling him. In falling his victim $
head struck the cement sidewalk with
great force and he was rendered un-
conscious Foland's claimed that