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New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
GAYN0R'S HARD JOB
Has Many CALLERS.
But Slate Is Incomplete on EUe
Of Taking Office.

with only two working days left. Mayor
elect Gaynor's cabinet slate is still incom-
plete. The men he wants for various big
departments he cannot get.
Judge Gaynor offered yesterday 10 J.
Noble Haves. prominent in the City club
and recently chairman OF the Commission
on the Laws DELAYS the position OF Civil
Service Commissioner. Mr.. Hayes declined
II. The Tribune has told already how Will
lam Z. Ellison three times declined the
place Of Commissioner of Water Supply.
Gas and Electricity. 1t also is understood
that the Judges first choice for Corpora
ton Counsel refused the proffer.
Among Judge Gaynor's callers yesterday
were Charles F. Murphy and Philip F. Don
ohue. leader and treasurer respectively, of
Tammany Hall. who stayed about an hour;
Fire Chief Croker. John II. McCoOey, Chief
Engineer Kingsley L. Martin and Deputy
Commissioner John II. Little of the De-
partment Of B.idges. Thomas NJ. Mulry,
president of the Emlsrant Industrial Saw
ings Bank. and Joseph Cassidy. former
Borough President of Queens.
1t is understood that Judge Gaynor talked
with Mr. Mulrv about making Michael J.
Drummond. vice-president of the Emigrant
Bank Commissioner Of Charities. The Judge
discussed the Fire Commissionership with
Fire Chief Croker. 1t is practically certain
that Commissioner Nicholas ]. Hayes will
not be reappointed but he may hold over
for few weeks until the Mayor finds some
one who suits him better
ii was learned last night that Judge
Gaynor would follow the custom of install
ling new mayors on New Years Day. I'm
der the law. he could take office at o'clock
| on Saturday morning. but the custom is for
! the incoming Mayor to wait until II o'clock
| on the first day Of the year. 1t was learned
! officially last night that Judge Gaynor
! would not appear at the City Hall until
/ about noon. at which time he would be re-
! ceived hy Mayor Mcclellan, who would
| make brief speech. wishing the ex-
| ecutive success. Judge Gaynor in reply
! can say much little. as he sees fit. II
! is expected that he will announce many OF
his appointments, although a full slate is
not expected.
Judge Gaynor filed with City Clerk Scully
| by messenger yesterday his oath OF Office as
| Mayor of the city of New York sworn tc
before Supreme Court Justice Stapleton, OF
| Brooklyn
Controller-elect Prendergast and Johr
| Purroy Mitchell, President-elect Of the
| Board of Aldermen have also filed theil
| oaths Of office.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
EXONERATE T. A. SPENCER.
But State c. S. Commission Blames
J. T. Skelly-Eis Trial To-day.

The State Civil Service Commission
after all day hearing. made report 10
the Municipal Civil Service Commission
Yesterday in which the state commission
absolved Frank A. Spencer, secretary of
the municipal commission, from all con-
necton with the attempt of John F.
SkeIly, assistant secretary. 10 advance
several employees TO higher places in the
Civil Service. Such an attempt was dis
closed in letters written to Charles F.
Murphy, leader OF Tammany Hall, while
he was at Mount Clemens, Mich. and said
to-have been stolen from the Tammany
leaders room and published in a daily
paper.
They find. however. that Skelly was fool
ish and that he had no right either in a
public or private letter TO write about
the matters concerning the commission. OF
which he was an Official. Following these
recommendations, Skelly will be put on
trial to-day at O'Clock. After publicity
had been given TO the letters, the munici-
pal commission submitted the case to the
state commission and suspended Skelly
The state commission has heard testi-
mony and its recommendations will be
followed out.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30

publicans, who. while not at fault, feir
that it would be better to be on the safe
side, and yesterday turned in and helped
10 elect Cloughen, much TO the surprise
of the Tammany men who stayed away
from the meeting.
When the Mayor called the Manhat-
tan aldermen TO order at l o'clock, there
were only eighteen of them in the cham
Der. Immediately after rollcan Alderman
b w. B. Brown made a motion, which was
carried, that the members remain in ses-
sion until the election of a president of
the borough.
The first ballot showed votes cast for
James ]. Hagan, for George f. Scannell,
for Frank j. Goodwin and for George
]. McAneny. Three members failed to re
spond when their names We're called, al
though they were present in the room.
Six ballots followed in rapid succession
without material changes. when Alderman
Dowling announced that he desired to
withdraw the name of Mr.. Goodwin, whom
he had supported. in favor of John Ii.
Cloughen. Alderman B. ". 3. Brown, on
behalf of the Republican side of the house,
then withdrew Mr.. McAnenys name on be-
half of the same candidate, and Alderman
Kenneally followed suit by Withdrawing
Mr. Scannels name. Mr. Cloughen was
then elected by an affirmative vote OF 90
all of the members then present.
After being escorted to the Aldermanic
Chamber and sworn in, Mr.. Cloughen said
Il will administer the duties OF the Office
during the brief period that l occupy u,
TO the best OF my ability"
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
BUSY WITH TETOES
Mayor Kills Measures Carry
ing LARGE 4pprO piati0Rs.

Mayor Mcclellan said yesterday that his
vetoes within the last few days OF resou-
tions carrying large appropriations for pub
lie improvements aggregated about $4,000
600. Some of the items are as follows
Vetoes on Tuesday. s9.15o ec0: Bellevue Hos
pital s2500.o06: school depository. $500, 900;
Health Department Building. 5s50,000; Rock
away Seaside Park, s2,50o.Ooo and Riker s
Island penitentiary. s4e0C,G 600. All these
items have been killed within the last four
weeks either by veto OF the Mayor or by
adverse votes OF the Board of Estimate
and aldermen.
The Mayor said that he would not be
able to attend the exercises at the Brooklyn
Club celebrating the opening of the Man
haitian Bridge tomorrow Friday. my last
day in Office, will be the busiest OF my
siX-year term" he said. Il would like TO
participate in every function connected
with the bridge opening, but l will barely
have time to ride across the structure, de-
clare it open and hurry back to the City
Hall
When the Mayor leaves office he VIII have
been the city's chief executive for longer
period than any other Mayor, having
rounded out six full years. Mayor Have
meyer was chosen for three terms of two
years each, but did not live out his last
term.
Il leave the City Hall al peace with all
men," said his honor.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
CLEVELAND DEMOCRATS DINE.
Three Successful Candidates Their
Guests Of Honor

The Cleveland Democracy OF The State of
New York gave a dinner last night for
Justice-elect Edward J, Gavegan. Justice
elect Richard II. Smith and County Clerk
elect William +. Schneider, at the Gaze
Boulevard. 10Th street and Second avenue
A hundred and fifty members of the or
ganzation We're present. William b. Sell
den, president of the organization. pre-
sided.
The Speakers Were William F. Schnei-
der in response 10 the toast The CaLdi-
dates Elect: Collin Fl Woodward vice
president of The Republican County Com
mittee, who told why fusion was necessary,
and John F. CoWan, who Spoke about The
District Leader" At the close OF the din
ner ivory gaVcis were given 10 justices
Gavegan and Smith. while MI Schneider
received a gold badge of office. engraved
with the coat of arms of the state. The
presentation speech on behalf of the CieVe-
land Democracy was made by Louis n.
Adler.
Besides The guests OF honor. there We're
seated at the guest table John +. Cowan,
Max s. Grifenhagen, Louis y. Adler, Will
lam B. Seden, Collin II. woodward, Isaac
Field and De Witt c. Koupal.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30

THE other conditions upon which the
lease might have been made also were sub
mitted 10 the commission. so there was no
deceit in the matter. This is one OF the
affairs in which there is an element of JUS
tice entirely apart from the question ot
getting slightly higher rental from some
one else"
John ". MeKinnon. president of the
Metropolitan Steamship Company. dis
cussing the award OF Piers 10 and lG. Last
River, by the Sinking Fund Commission,
said:
1T Was not a question OF money which
operated against our obtaining both Piers
- and Is All of the three applicants were
able TO pay for them and needed them.
butit was simply a matter within the dis
cretion of the commission. and they decided
thar the wants of the United Fruit Com
pany We're the greatest. and awarded them
the piers on the condition that the Metro
politan should have Pier 16 for two years.
In our plans for increased facilities fcI
the Metropolitan Steamship Company. the
two docks were necessary The Sinking
Fund Commission was perfectly willing
that we should have one dock, but would
net consider two for moment"
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
NEW REGISTER NAMES STAFF
William Halpin To Be First Deputy
Under Grifenhagen

Register-elect Max S. Grifenhagen dis
tributed segments of sunshine TO well
known Republican organization workers
yesterday by announcing his official slate.
with WilIiaH Haipin. former president of
the Republican County Committee, at the
head of il for deputy register, at 5000
The other places on the staff are as fol-
lows
Second deputy Charles Walton, $1,000.
Third deputy-DaVid Z. Mcconnell, $500.
Chief clerk-William Haupt, SS,4Oo
S5ecretary-Harry kessler. 81, 300
Cashier OF the Mortgage Tax Department
Louis kIoskowitZ 81 600.
General cashier-Daniei Jacobs $1,000.
Mr. Halpin will succeed William Sinnott,
q Tammany district leader.
William Hsupt will succeed William I.
Wager, OF Percy Nagle's district.
Harry Kessler will succeed Herbert II.
Reilly.
Daniel Jacobs will succeed Jerome Healy.
William Halpn used to be the county
leader of the OGell men. but for the last
two years he has worked with the Parsons
men. and is now regarded as one of the
strongest supporters of Mr.. Parsons IN the
county organization.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
RIGHTS OF ADJACENT OWNERS.
Attorney General Gives Opinion on
tuberculosis Sanatoriums.

Albany, Dec. 2s.-That adjacent property
owners have rights which should be con-
sidered when the question of the loca ton
OF a tuberculosis sanatorium is presented
Is pointed cut in an opinion to-day by At
torney General OMalley, in reply to an
inquiry by the State Commissioner of
Health.
The public health law provides that tu-
berculosis sanatoriums must receive the
approval OF the Commissioner OF Health
and the local health officer before they
can locate in any ,town, and Commissioner
Porter asked whether. ia passing Such
applications, he limited TO considering
the availability or suitabIcness of the site
or whether he could also consider other OBJ
jections urged by persons owning land IN
the vicinity. The Attorney General says IL
is proper 10 consider the objection that the
proposed location will inJure adjacent prop
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
PANAMA LIBEL TRIAL NEXT WEEK

The date for the trial of the Press
Publishing Company, publishers of The
World" and Caleb NJ. Van Hamm, one
of the editors of the newspaper for crimi-
nal libel in connection with the publica-
ton of articles regarding the purchase of
the Panama Canal was set yesterday for
January g. AS one of the counsel for the
defendants might not be ready TO appear
at that time a tentative change. there
fore. made TO January II.
The government, 1t was said yesterday.
will have no witnesses unless those PUT
on the stand by the counsel for the de-
fence gave evidence thai should rsauiye
rehuttxl
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
TAMMANY REvoLTERs BANDED
City Democracy Formed with Object
Of Wrestling Control Of Party.

The City Democracy was formed in the
Hotel Astor last night. for the purpose of
wrestling the control of the Democratic
party in New York City from Tammany
Hall
The one hundred and fifty men present
to take part IN the founding of the new or
ganization We're mostly former Hearstites
or participants in various reform move
ments of the past. 1t WAS decided TO ap-
point a committee OF sixty 10 perfect a
machine TO take in every district in the
city
William Hepburn Russell was chairman
of the meeting, and among those actively
interested We're Thomas GiIIeran, Judge
John b. Mayo. ex-Congressman John
Adams. John w. Cox and William Z.
Paine
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
MR. SMITH UPHELD.
Neither He Nor Nagle Need
Tell about Latter's Duties.

Justice Newburger. OF the Supreme Court.
decided Yesterday that Park Commissioner
Smith was within his rights when he re
fused to answer rertain questions put to
him by John Purroy Mitchell, Commissioner
OF Accounts in an investigation of the Park
Department and refused TO order Commits
soner Smith committed for contempt of
court Commissioner Mitchell said he would
appeal Justice Newnurger dismissed
similar motion for the punishment of John
E. Nage. secretary of the Park Depart
ment
The questions which Commissioner Smith
and Secretary Nasle refused to answer re-
lated to the work done by the latter for
his salary of 1850 a year. The Commission
er refused to answer on the ground that
the duties of the secretary to the Commis
sioner were OF confidential and private
nature. He said he would maintain that
attitude. unless court OF competent juris-
dicton should order him to answer
Mr. Nicholson. OF the Corporation Coun-
sells office. who represented Commissioner
Mitchell argued that the ground taken by
the Park Commissioner was not tenabIe,
because the salary of the secretary was
paid by the city, and that a decision in
favor OF Commissioner Smith would have
4 farreaching effect. in that 1t would bring
about similar cases of alleged contumacy.
Commissioner Smith argued his own de-
fence. He said: Secretary NagIe's duties
are of a confidential nature. He performs
them satisfactorily and according TO my
instructions. | doing the best 1 can in
my department. though perhaps. not so
well some OF my critics would do.
have every respect for the courts and if
this court tells me that / shall answer the
questions put to. me by the Commissioner
OF Accounts l will do so with pleasure"
When arguments were finished Justice
Newburger said:
Il do not think that, the duties OF the
secretary being confidential the Park
Commissioner should be required TO state
them 10 the Commissioner OF Accounts
more fully than he has. II would be
violation OF his duties to do so"
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30

who have identified the car ne was seen
with after the accident as being similar in
name. make and details to the one In the
accident We expect to get him. lt Is TOO
bad. though. that II convicted OF injuring
the young woman the only punishment the
law provides will be fine OF s1o because
the young woman is stiil living. The So
ciety will try to have a bill passed st the
next session OF the Legislature providing
penalty OF one year in prison for ehauf-
feur who runs away after an accident"
George F. Gibbons. of No. $50 West 5sth
street was released in t20oc bail yesterday
pending the action OF coroners jury into
into the death of Mrs. Nancy London. who
lived al the Champion apartments. No fs2
St Nicholas avenue. whom he Is accused
of running down at ST. Nicholas avenue
and I21st street. on Christmas Eve Mrs.
London. who was seventy-four years old.
died in St. Luke's Hospital Tuesday night
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
MAYOR ANGERED
DOCK HEAD IN PERIL.
Gaynor's Former Partner IS
Named in Pier Lease Il far.

Dock Commissioner Spooner will proba-
bly, be removed from office this afternoon
unless he furnishes the Mayor a satisfac-
tory reason for recommending that the
Mallory Steamship Company get a ten-year
lease OF Piers 15 and is. East River. for
ss,ooe year less than a rival company was
willing 10 pay for il.
Mayor Mcclellan allowed Mr.. Spooner
until noon to-day TO turn in to him sat
istactory reason in writing FOR his official
action.
Spicy suggestiveness was added TO the
transaction in the Sinking Fund Commits
sion yesterday when it was suggested that
Charles II. Hyde, a former law partner
az Mayor-elect Gaynor. was counsel for
ore Of the companies interested. This was
later denied.
While the discussion Of the lease wanted
by three companies at its height
yesterday in the Sinking Fund Commits
zion the Mayor sent for Assistant Corpora
tion Counsel Crowell and directed thai
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
DECKER NAMES DELEGATES.
To Attend National Conference on Uni
form State Legislation.

Albany, Dec. 2s.-Martin s. Decker. Pub
lie Service Commissioner and president OF
the National Association of Railway Com
rlissioners, has appointed the following
delegates from that association to attend
the national conference uniform state
legislation witch has been called by the
National Civic Federation to meet IL.
Washington on January II. IS and 19: Mar
tin A. Knapp, Washington, chairman Inter
state Commerce Commission; Ira p. Mills.
cf ST Paul, chairman Railroad and Ware
house Commission OF Minnesota: IL War
Etr Hill, Atlanta. chairman Railroad Com
mission OF Georgia: B. \. Eckhart. Chi
cago, Railroad end Warehouse Commis-
sioner of Illinois and William o. Seymour
Hartford Railroad Commissioner OF Con-
necticut.
Mr Decker will also attend as delegate.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
NAY GET CHAUFFEUR
Man Wh0 Ran Dozen W0man
Traced by High1uays Society.

Agents of the National Highways Protec-
tive Society, which was formed for the pro-
lection OF the public against reckless chauf-
feurs, and Of which Henry CIews is presi-
dent, have practically established the
identity of the chauffeur whose car knocked
down and dragged for some distance Miss
Alice Mohen. at Broadway and 18th street
a few weeks ago. according to statement
made yesterday by Edward s. Cornell. the
society's secretary.
We found that the chauffeur had given
several false addresses said MIR. Cornell
We have great deal OF circumstantial
evidence against him and have witnesses
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30

Coroner Hamburger committed oeorss
Jones. Of No. 2is South sd street. Brooklyn.
to the Tomos without bail yesterday 10
await the action OF the grand jury on tns
death Of eignt-year-old Jennie Bernstein. 81
No. % East fl+th street. who was instantly
killed by an automobile at Park avenue ana
1I5th street. on November & Mrs Hasffs
Touchette OF No. 81 West 1osth street. ana
Mrs. Alice Humphreys OF No 2lzl vyse
avenue. The Bronx. who said that thsy
were riding in the machine when the aces-
dent happened presented afhdavits vsfch
resulted in the arrest OF Jones' They aise
alleged that he threatened their lives =
they appeared against him
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
NEW BOROUGH HEAD
TO SUCCEED .AHEARN.
Term of John ClOaghen VII
Be Only Three Days.

John Cloughen Commissioner of Public
Works and Acting President of the Bor-
ough of Manhattan. after John r. Ahearn
was finally removed from Office by court
order two weeks ago. yesterday was elected
by the aldermen OF Manhattan Borough
10 succeed Mr.. Ahearn, He Immediately
took the oath of Office and began his three
day term.
Mr. Cloughen would not have been elected
a all if ii had not been for the Republican
members of the board. Mayor Mcclellan.
on Tuesday, warned the aldermen that they
were trifing with the law when they
failed to elect successor to Mr.. Ahearn.
This warning had an effect on the Re-
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
T. B. JOHNSON, FLOOR LEADER
Republican Who Will Look After Al
dermanic Minority Chosen.

Tristan b. Johnson. Republican leader
Of Ire 25th Assembly District. was selected
as floor leader Of the Republican minority
in the Board of Aldermen at a conference
yesterday afternoon.
AR. Johnson. who represents the 26th
Aldermanic District. was one of the six
aldermen 'ndorsed by the Citizens Union
as worthy OF reelection, and has served
as an alderman for two years. Borough
President Cromwell of Richmond. presided
az the meeting. and the nomination of Mr.
Johnson was made by Borough President
elect McAneny, of Manhattan.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
SENATOR ALLDs SEES LEADERS

SENATOR Jotham ?. AIids, OF NorWich,
was in town yesterday consulting with
local Republican leaders with reference to
the leadership Of the Senate. Senator Aids
is chairman OF the Finance Committee
and according 10 usage should succeed
the late John Raines rs leader and presi-
dent pro tenn. Of the Senate. He said yes
terdsy that he was not making a fight for
the place. bat il Is understood that If the
Republicans viii give him the leadership
without a fight he will accept IL.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
HE5BERD MAY TRY DR.. STEWART

Justice Newburger denied Yesterday the
application OF Or. George Taylor Stewart,
superintendent of the Metropolitan Hos
pita on Blackwells Island. for a writ OF
prohibition to prevent Commissioner Heb
berd OF the Department of Charities, from
trying him on charges. Dr. Stewart, who
holds his office under the Municipal Civil
Service laws, said that the charges were
not bona fde. Justice Newhurger said that
the statements Of Dr. stewart did not war
rant the issuance Of q writ.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
MUTT CHARGES DISMISSED.

Albany. Dec. Ex-Governor Hughes to-
day dismissed the charges preferred against
Coroner Samuel ID. Mutt. OF Queens County,
bv Arnold Davidson. on April II. 1908 al
leginfs that Mutt frauduently appropriated
to MS OWL use money intTusted to him as
Coroner The Governor acted on the report
and recommendation of Edward * Finch
who was appointed eomniesioner to hear
the cnergeA
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
TO NAME RAINES's SUCCESSOR
Convention at Geneva on January s.
Suffragists to Take Hand.

Rochester. Dec. %. - The Republican
Senate Committee for the 42d District has
issued q call for a convention to be held
in Geneva on January S 10 nominate q
candidate TO succeed the late Senator
John Raines.
Woman suffrage advocates will take
part in the campaign. Mrs. Harriet STAN
ton Blatch viii go to Geneva on Friday.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
AND THEN TRANSFERS.

From The Buffalo Commercial
Under the recent merger in Chicago .
thirtv-fi-s mile ride for i've cents on the
st-eetcar system may be possible
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
FINANCIAL DISPATCHES

dispatches financial situation and the outl
Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh Louis Memp
the Pacific
Paris Berlin; the
copper, and other staple markets
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
CHRONOLOGICAL RECORD

The same edition will contain feature which ga
in the editions of the last ten yearsa very complete c
the years important financial events each incident folo
date.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30

After adjournment. Mr. spoorer said;
New-York tribune., 1909-12-30
THE TABLES

Personal views of large number of welknOwn Anne
railway officers heads of commercial organizations
experts foregn-on past and the coming
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-03-18

President Taft, having occasion
to consult the constitution, looked
in vain for a copy Of the same in
the Office lately occupied by Mr.
Roosevelt in the White House. The
resourceful Loeb finally managed to
produce one. saying that it was
usually kept'in an outer room. The
incident possibly shows the feelings
entertained by the late executive
for a document the checks and re-
straints whereof he had an uncon-
trollable desire to overleap.-Quincy
Herald.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1909-03-18
II Only Thes Art There.

II only a single rose is left
Why should the summer pineS
A blade of grass in a rocky cleft;
A single star to shine
Why should sorrow II all be lost.
II only thou art miner
If only single blueball CLEANS
Bright on the barren heath.
Still of that flower the summer
dreams, -.
Not Of his August wreath.
Why should ! sorrow il thou art
mine,
Love, beyond change and death?
If only once on a wintry day
The sun shines forth in the blue,
He sladdens the groves till they
laugh as in May.
And dream of the touch Of the
Why should / sorrow If all be false,
If only thou art true?
George Barlow.