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New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
METZ AND coLER IN LIVELY TILT
Brooklyn President Attacks Water Contract
but Controller Says He Had to Pay.

Controller Metz and President CoIer Of the Bor-
ough Of Brooklyn making the most Of the little
time that now remains for them TO make the
Board OF Estimate battle ground for their war
OF words They began yesterday a the
board began TO consider amendment the
contract under which Silas W. Titus had been
humping water from abandoned wells in Brooklyn
by secret process. and had been paid according
to- the excess of water produced over a certain
amount.
This is a most iniquitous contract" said Mr..
Coler. in protesting against the continuance OF
the contract 1T is rotten from beginning To end
Your own Health Commissioner will tell YOU that
the water produced is poisonous. The Controller
has gone on aging the bills gust the same.
why don't you go into court and sue if they
are improperly paid?" retorted the Controller
You've been talking about this thing for year
The bills have to me properly certified and
I have had 10 pay them although did so under
protest There is a Niger in the contract.
know that
YES there arc a lot of people behind it, said
the Borough President. The whole gang in your
offce are behind it. Why don't you get the Com
missioners of Accounts to examine these people
the way they examine some others?
The Controller said that he would get the an
swers If Mr. Coler would prepare the questions.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
GREssER TO RUN AS INDEPENDENT
Queens Situation Further Complicated by
Borough President s Nomination

0isasection in the ranks Of the Democratic party
~ Queens Borough came head last night,
when al an independent conference held in the
Real Estate Exchange in Jamaica Borough Presi-
dent Gresser was renorninated 70 independently.
Feeling has been at fever heat IN Queens ever
since De Brsgga and Cassidy were put at the head,
respectlyely Of the Republican and Democratic
tickets Both camps Immediately lost many fol-
lowers. and Cassidy. realizing that he could not
carry the election himself. put Gresser up for
County Clerk in order swing the vote But
C,yesser refused the nomination
The meeting last night marked the opening of
90 indeneDdent movement William F Wyekof
presided and Herbert A O'Brten acted as secre-
tarv OF the conference. A nominating committee
NJ ten composed Of tao men. Republican aud a
Deuocrat from each of the fVe districts was ap-
Dointed 10 mske-a complete slate Of nominations
Tor city borough and county orices. This com
,ntttee win report al meeting Of the conference
80 ne held in the old Town Hall, Jamaica to-
night
Although Republican political leaders oi the Dor
o,sl, have enaea avored to dissuade De Bragga from
running Tor once. announced Yesterday
tlst ne would remain in the race. and that OWING
g., Democratic diss-nstons IL was believed he
would carry the borough
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09

friends began to urge an independent nomination"
he concluded that it would even be unwise TO nomi-
nate Murphy Hahfeu's chief opponent.
Surrogate John P Cohalan nominated o Brien
but when the voting took place Murphy received all
but IS OF the 800 votes recorded. Murphy's name
was placed in nomination by Senator George P
Schulz, from the candidates district The gauntlet
thrown down by ex-senator John A. Hawkins
in seconding the nomination. when he said:
Il only regret that cannot all unite with my
friend Surrogate COhalan in the nomination OF
James F. O'Brien, but there are circumstances
which overcome any personal likes dIslkes
which men may have Mention has Oeeu made
here Of the principle OF home rule, applied to
non-interference in local affairs by the state LeSis
lature. and in seconding the nomination of Arthur
H. Murphy. the 32d Assembly District desires to
record its opposition interference from the out
side in borough affairs when it comes to .nomna-
tons
These words greeted with wild cries of ap-
prova, in which all joined but the delegates from
the 33d Assembly District, controlled by Michael j.
Garvin, Hahen's remaining loyal lieutenant.
Wallace s. Fraser, lawyer and leader OF the
north side OF the 30th Assembly District and DR.
Edward G. Podvin, visiting surgeon OF the Ford
ham Hospital and member Of the medical staff OF
the Womens Hospital and st. Vincent's Hospital
were unanimously nominated for cOroners-
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
HEARST MEN BID GooDBY TO LEAGUE.
Turn Over Right, Title and Interest in Name
TO Tammany Hall

AL right title and interest in the name Inde-
pendence League abandoned yesterday by
Chairman Gehring Of the Hearst organization. and.
according 10 Mr.. Gehring's words the Inde-
pendence League Is owned and controlled by Tam
many Hall
Two hard faced men who said they were from
Percy" Nagles Assembly district called Mr.
Gehrng at the Hermitage. Seventh avenue and 42d
street yesterday and said they had for their
credentials
isn't this the headquarters Of the Independence
League" they asked, when told by Mr.. Gehring
that he hadn't any credentials for members Of the
league.
NO" said Mr, GehrinE. The headquarters Of
the Independence League are in Tammany
Hall. You will have go down and Charles
F Murphy for your credentials You cannot get
them here"
The" McManus also agents 10 Nj.
Gehring on the same errand They said they had
been elected Independence League delegates al the
late primaries and they demanded credentials 10
their Assembly district conventions. All such app-
cants were treated alike.
The Civic Alliance is the name Of the Hearst
organization and II MI Hearst's friends nominate
bv petition the party will be Civic Alliance
The emblem probably will be the figure OF justice
without the scales. The independence League en-
blen is the scales.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
MANY DISTRICT NOMINATIONS.
Both Parties Hold Belated Conventions for
Assembly and Board of Aldermen.

Thomas J. Horgan was nominated for alderman
the Republican convention in the Ist District
last night Mr. HOrgan. VINO is manager OF the
Postal Telegraph Company's Washington Market
branch. was until three years ago a strong Tam
many and a member OF the Huron Club At
the SOD District aldermanic convention Leonard r
Van Nostrand named by the Republicans In
the 18th AIdermanic District Michael Murphy was
named. and Thomas Levy in the sth District Ger
aid Van CosteIl named at the 9Th District con
vention--
The 25th District Republicans named Frank H.
Fischedich for alderman; James J. MuIhearn was
nominated in the 3sth District, and William n Fin
ley in the 10Th District.
Peter Donovan was the choice Of the Republicans
of the SOth District at their Assembly convention
last night.
The Democrats OF the 9Th Aldermanic District
named John C. Hackett Gordon s T KIeeburg
nominated for alderman in the 18th District.
William 6 Towen nominated for the Assem-
bly, by the Democrats of the 9th District.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
METZ WANTS A REAL CAMPAIGN.
Says He Wont Run to Hurt McCarren or
Without Sincere Effort to Get Votes

Controller Metz lunched yesterday with Arthur
Brisbane. who IS supposed TO be close to William
r. Hearst After their talk Mr.. Metz was asked
the same old queston-Are you going to run indie
pendently for Controller?
II have been in conference with a good many
people in the last twenty four hours" said Mr.
Metz many OF whom have asked me to run on
ticket as a candidate for Controller don't
want 10 run any amateur ticket. We have got
10 get out every vote in order beat
Tammany. l don't beat Murphy to put
Woodruff in I am against old party as much
the other Neither will l run to hurt McC arren.
They say they want TO beat Tammany What's
the Of their opposing McCarren the only Dem
ocratic leader in Kings who is actually opposed TO
Tammsny. I personally do not who is at the
head Of the city ticket long he will work for
the citys good. With McAne1y. McCoOey. Grcs-
and Cromwell borough presidents we would
have a good board of Estimate and Apportion-
ment"
You insist having good chance 10 win If
you rum"
II want 10 ticket that means business, and
I'm not going TO do anything that will simply help
Woodruff. There has got to be a real attempt to
get votes I won't run"
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
PARSONS AFTER FRAUD.
Re7cdrds of SI7 900 Offered to Those
Catching ReDeaters.

Pursuing his policy TO stop fraud IN the cleo
uohs IN this city. Herbert Parsons, president OF
the New York County Committee yesterday Of
fered $1,000 in rewards to those furnishing tn
formation which would result In the conviction
OF district leaders or others implicated in such
Pracuces His offer is as follows:
hereby offer Ave rewards Of $4,000 EACH one
saT. OF the first five persons who before Oc-
Iober 10, 1909. furnishes me with eviti.nce which
S. 10 me arrest and conviction. or who before
~ 10 procures the arrest. and subsequently
nectfo or any district leader who. in con-
sbetto61 bo6 W Wiz the coming election. has aided
repeater or repeaters.
each aiso 9her ten rewards Of $500 each one for
oo ot tne hrSt ten persons who before October
~ ~ SVS, furnishes me with evidence which leads
- arrest and conviction, who. before Octo-
pIocuFes the arrest and subsequently, the
ConVictlon OF election district cantain Or
!!HHeIhoer OF political committee who in cOnnec-
ton with the coming election has aided or sbetted
AZ AZ uoes ana or abet, the registration of repeater
also hereby offer ten rewards Of $3.50 each one
Tor each of the first ten persons who before 0cto
- 10. ISOS' furnishes with evidence which
SctohauO tIle arrest and conYiction, who before
81 It"Der ! D procures the arrest and subse0uentIy
ne CONVICTION, Of any persons who aids or abets
IrIieSal registration of a repeater or renee ters
therein. P 'ii7i' o' Ioolis
@Nl'eI Ihe announcement of the offer President
PARSONS sent for number Of Republican leaders
m the districts where Tammany has been most
successful in coIonizing' in past years He out
lined to them his plans Of campaign for frustrat-
ing all such crooked work
Il do not think il wise to tell lust what mans
have made" he said 1T is better not 70 let
the other side know what plans we have laid 70
catch them"
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
SUPPORT IN BROOKLYN.
Reform Leagues Unite on RepubH-
can Borough Candidates.

The Republican ticket in Brooklyn received ad-
ditional support last night when the various
form leagues and civic bodies in Brooklyn brought
together by Michael J FIaherty, former Demo-
cratic leader and Sheriff. into the Allied Committee
for Municipal Ownership, decided 10 indorse its
candidates for Borough President, Sheriff and
County Clerk.
The names of Alfred r Steers. Jacob A. Living
for these offices will appear the committees
ticket Dennis J. Donovan. Independent Demo-
crat. nominated for Register. and Dr. Charles
Phillips and DR.. George W. Cilaubert for CoroneCs
The same ticket Will be supported by the Kings
County Democratic Party, an organization made
up of the men who started the fight against Nc
Carren's leadership of the Democratic party
The Allied Committee for Municipal Ownership IS
tho most influential independent political organiza-
ton in Kings County and controls many thousands
Of votes II is composed OF bodies enthusiastic for
the building of subways in Brooklyn. among them
the Allied Boards Of Trade. representing most Of
the civic bodies of Brooklyn; the Municipal Owner
ship League the Central Labor Union. the Fourth
Avenue subway League and the Wallabout Market
mems Association.
Mr. FIaherty. who vas slated : the committees
candidate for Borough President. explained that he
withdrew because the Brooklyn Republicans had
accepted Mr.. Steers. A Democrat. for that Office
The Republican candidate for Sheriff was sup
ported he said, because the committee is opposed
to McCarren acquiring the patronage in that Office
Mr. MoIloy, the Democratic candidate for County
Clerk is cut because the committee say he is
traitor to their cause. having gone over 10 the
kerosene oil interests"
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
BARNARD SPEAKS ON BUDGET.
Asks Who Is Going to Spend the City's Money
Appeals for Full Registration.

At the Republican Club OF the 18th Assembly
District. No 50 East seth street. last night Otto
T. Barnard. the fusion candidate for Mayor. was
introduced by the president OF the club, William
Bondy. Mr. Barnard said:
II seems 70 that the issue in this campaign
IS Iammany or anti-Tammany. That is all there
Is 70 II. We have purely fusion ticket The
question is Who is going TO spend your money!
Inc budget Is about Sl60.0OO.000 a year, and with
the various additions that will made to IT, il is
safe TO that il will be between $50 0OG00O and
Noo.W0O0 You must remember that II you do
not make change this time there will be op-
portuntty to do until 1913 Just think of il, II
IS an awful thing TO contemplate The ticket is
strictly fusion II the Republicans are elected
tnere Will be in the Board Of Estimate and AppOr-
uonment sixteen votes evenly divided between the
Two parties l cannot say too much about regis
TatlOn- | have found. in my experience. that If a
man takes the trouble to register he will take the
trouble 10 vote, and YOU should exert all your
eHorts now 70 bring out the registration.
Resolutions whion were offered by Jesse l. Gold
burg, a member OF the club. indorsing the nomina-
ton Of Mr.. Barnard who IS a resident Of the dis
trict' were carried unanimously and with much
enthusiasm
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
HEAR DEATH SENTENCE.
of Mrs. Stabcr To BE
Killed az NOCember.

Sentence Of death was passed ay Justi-e crane
Yesterday on SchI.enann anI Giro. the burglars
who killed Mrs sophia S-aber in FlatbUsh. They
Will die in the electric chair in SinS sing Prison
during the week of November %. Both We're
taken 10 Sing Sing by deputy s1erds ON tile trsiss
which left the Grand Centra, Station 40 1,lf b a.
Preparations are now being made 90 argue the ap-
peaIs in the cases before tle Court ct Appeals
early in November
Schliemann ho5bled inR court and kepS ,ap his
insanity pose. When asked I he had anything o.
say me- replied. NO. want to die" Giro arcse
promptly from his chair when The same question
put 70 him
Il am sorry il happened he said in low voi-s.
Il was there but the shootinS was not my faUIL rs
my lawyers have told YOU am a ourglar, not a
murderer judge
Giro said Justice crane. You were the captain
of a bad gang OF burglars. In this case, bJ tire
merest chance. YOU escaped killing Edward Staber.
and i'm other Of volr ventures escaped murder mar
roVIy. Your record fails 20 leave room for any
reason Why the death penalty should not be pro-
nOunced against YOU
Congressman otto Foeiker. attorney for Giro IN
terrupted at this point 20 ask for a stay OF mdS-
ulent and the granting of a trial The motion
was denied and the Court imposed sentence
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
COLLEGE MEN B4CKWARD
OnlY Nineteen Anslcer Call to Form
Club for Support of Gaynor.

It is hard 70 hold mass meeting II the rally
''-nd-ihe-hag element falls 10 put IN appear
s1ce A call for college men 10 rah, rsh. for Gay
ra- mas sent out few days ago. but evidently the
Savoy Hotel and the time vas fixed at s O'Clock
LAST right. Reporters present. and also Willis
Bruce Dowd. when that hour arrived.
N D0vd gave out typewriter copies Of the
s.--t. 10 would deliver provided there other
arrivals and he should be made chairman Al S:45
dock nineteen men were present not counting the
'fI.rters. and the exercises opered in the big
Ftt room on the second floor. Mr. DoWd was made
permanent chairman and read in . quiet.
Partisan tone Of voice 4 well constructed eulogy
of Justice Gaynor- The applause OF the ninteen
-ra-lsres vas prompt and well sustained.
Resolutions were then read By Samuel r. Gold
man Democratic candidate for the Legislature from
TO 18Th Assembly District. These repeated in a
Irr--a1 way the fundamental proposition that
Justice GaEuor was endowed by the Creator with
g'es- Intellectual ability and great sympathy. and
is ran5Idate for Mayor because the hearts Of the
people are with him" The resolutions were unani-
p --.E adopted
&asr of.the tine vss occupied in searching for
name for the organization that would tell the truth,
te whole truth and nothing but the truth. The
Graduate ia ruor CLUB syor but how
aao-t public school or high school graduates when
tr ..-i vas for college men? A speaker rose 70
So r+ was no college man, but was graduated from
university. The name should therefore be one 70
include the offspring = that type institution,
believed Finally committee Of I've appoint
o. ~ retire for fifteen minutes and decide The ques
-,r ~ name The committee unanimously sub
fr'te1 The College Mems Non artisan Gay nor
D.-h az appropriate. ana il ordered
There should be another meeting il was suggest
g and tlae Chairman said there would be a some
ine ~ be- decided later
Among those present we're Robertson Honey.
United States Military Academy; George Boiling
Lee Milton J Bach John q. SAKE, Alfred Rocker.
IT. and John Burt, jr.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
FUSION IN TIoGA COUNTY.
Democrats Name Republican for Assembly
man-Hinman-Green Bill Indorsed.
NV Telegraph to me Trfbuns !

Owego. y. Y. oct Sat the Tfoga Dan7oora+ir
County Convention here this afternoon a fusion
ticket was nominated Ex-Mayor WalpoIe %
OVego. a Republican, was named for member of
Assembly; James J. Grace. of waverIy a Demo-
crat' Tor County Clerk; Frank A Darrew. OF
Owego. a Republican for District ATTORNEY and
Sidney Doane. OF Halsey Valley. Democrat for
County Superintendent OF the Poor. For coroners
DR.. H. l. Knapp. OF Newark Valley. was nomi-
mated, and Dr. Leon S. Betowski, Of WaverIy. and
Dr. Robert Fl. Fisher, Of Spencer. the Republican
nominees. indOrsed.
Resolutions indorsing direct primaries as advo-
Gated by Governor Hughes and expressed by the
Hinman-Green bill. were adopted
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
NAM L NJ MURPHY LIN BRONX
j. 4. OBrien Gets Com plimentary
TOte for Borough Head.

Arthur II, Murphy. Democratic leader of the 34tb
Assembly District and Alderman was nominated
for Borough President of The Bronx at a tum,.Itu
GUS meeting held at I54th street and Third avenue
last night. No mention was made in the conveu-
ton OF Louis F. Haffen' who was removed from
Office by Governor Hughes
Although Murphy's name had been received with
prolonged applause IN Wednesday evening when
the convention adjourned after organizing last
nights result came as surprise TO those who
were not in close touch with the situation Charles
F. Murphys choice for the place was James F
OBrien, but the latter only got the complimentary
vote OF the delegates from the 33d Assembly Dis
trict and the vote for Murphy later was made
unanimous The Tammany leader has steadily op-
posed the nomination Of Haffen and when Hafen's
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
TAMMANY's GOAT ON EXHIBITION.
Citizens Chamber Of Horrors Now Has Rival
Display Next Door in Union Square.

'-F ~ the most interesting development Of the
az IE the vicinity - the Ctizeus' Exhibit was the
discovery that Tammauy was beginning 10 feel the
''- ~ Tie exhibits scaling indictment and had
prepared 10 open rival exhibit two doors away.
.4- p'aeardz. q fIll set of which The Committee
=. '''- Hundred has secured. consist chiefly of
'-'''i quotations aHd attacks up1u the admins
Iaiier ~ Goteruor Iiughes 80 explanation, is
s'.' "i TIE conditions due 20 Tammauy ma lad-
ration exposed at the tItzens' Exhibit Jo-
slL J" usou. Jr. in charge Of the new EXHIBIT ex-
b-t44~d 20 caller yesterday that The Amir .goild
H. Do" formally opened until Monday aud ac-
N-.'Nl led-ed THAT Tsmnany Vas behind H.
Ihe committee is opening branch exhibits in
VARIOUS parts ~ The city
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
GUARDING AGAINST NoN-uNIoN LITHos

The unions in the photographic trade sent COM
mites Yesterday the representatives Of the
different political PARTIES 10 ask that no campaign
work be given to non-uniOn concerns Last year
some contracts for photographic work which were
given 10 non-union firms by campaign managers
we're cancelled when the unions complained about
It. We do not assume that any political part%
would wiifuy get out non-union autographs, sais
President Young They will get fair warnin-.
however. and II is up To them If the Warning i
disregurded
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
TAGGART DESERTS BRYAN STANDARD
Predicts That Governor Marshall of Indiana
Will Be Next Democratic Nominee
[By Telegraph to The Tribune. J

Toledo oct S-Wliam Jennings Bryan will be
consufcuousIy absent from the Democratic na p
tional convention according Tom TagGart Of
Indiana Thomas r. Marshall, Governor OF Indi-
ara Will De the next Democratic nominee for Pres
id.nt" said Taggart to-day =" Governor Judson
Harmon Of Ohio will be second choice
5 ne th= death of Governor Johnson Of Mime
sat, Taegart believes the Governor Of Indiana Will
lave little trouble IN landing the nomination.
raggart predicts that Judge Gaynor Tamman~
5. Iui,late f,r Mayor II New York. viii he a sure
~
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
ml.nlclpAl couRr NOMINATIONS.

The Republican Municipal Court Convention Uf
the l-t District met last night and nominated A
usltl.r N-Vn of No lI3 Wuverl-y Place with Of
hces at Nc ll9 Broadway; Robert \. Inch OF
So - Washington Square, Wit offices at No. Is
Wan street and James Brce Gordon Rhinehart
OF No 2S6 Bowery, with Offices at No. 43 Cedar
William Blsu. of No S25 East 4th street. and
j.. luA, State Deputy ATTORNEY General
Municipal Court at the Republican convention of
-.s,rIc- ned last nisnt al No. - Second ave-
nue.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
RAILROAD MUST PAY soY s1s,75O

jury in the Supreme Court Yesterday rendered
a verdict for ST.. 100 against the New York New
Haven & Hartford Railroad Co-npons o. favor OF
Harold r Schafner, fifteen years OLD who lost a
leg the result OF accident which occurred az
the Harlem River station twO years ego
The hoy about 20 board a train for CTtv
Island when drilling engine ran him down The
defence offered 5y the railroad company was con-
Iributory neglgence-
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09

Taxpayers! Think what another four wears
more Of Tamnnany rule in the City Hall will
mean 20 you! " 1ou want economic, pro-
sressiVe, business administration you must vot.
for the fusion ticket " you do not ister
you cannot vote. Neslstsr to-day. Books oD-n
between a. m. and 10 .. m
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
ALpERMANIc noMINATIoNs IN RlCHMoNo

Al the Republican Aldermanic Convention held ~
Richmond last night Bernard Mullen. Republican.
WAS nominated h. the 73d District; William A.
Eadie Republican. in the list. and Joseph Curren
Democrat in the I'D District Al the 10 moeratic
convention charles cole nominated for Al1er-
man in the I'D District. Daniel r Cornell N me
72d and william Fink IN the list Distrct
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09

Register! Register! Resistsr!!! Do it to-
day. This is the first duty of every good eit-
zen in this campaign. II you do not register
you cannot vote. II you do not vote can
not complain if Tan1mary again misrana9ss the
city.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
wlLLIAM eETTs cHosEN IN 59TH a. ,.

William Belts Of No l19 Bedford avenue. Brook
lyn was nominated last night as the Dem" rate
candidate for alderman in the 18th Alderman DIS
trict The other nominations were made on Tues
DAY evening.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
NOMINATED FOR THE ASSEMBLY.

Monticello n Y. OCT. s-The Democrats OF Sui
Ivan County nominated John X. Evans. Of Bloom
burg to-day for member OF the Assembly and in
dorsed direct nomirGtOns The Republicans nomi-
mated JAY Davidson for member OF the Assembly
Albion. y. Y. Cc,. s.-Or'eans County democrats
to-day nominated @. = Wright. jr.. for member OF
the Assembly he Is me-nber OF the local com
ulittse advocating direct nominations
Nyack. y Y. Oct S-RockIand CoGnty Democrats
nominated James Ga rk. of Stony Point for mem
Der of the Assembly to-day.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09

Rave ycu resistered7 ~ not do It to-day.
= - 8 the third day. Don't take . chance that
e. can get your name on the rolls on Monday,
est cay Register! Register ncwl.
New-York tribune., 1909-10-09
UPSTATE REGISTRATIONS.

Buffalo. Oct s.-To-day's registration the first OF
SDur days 2326 compared with IS 295 last year
L. 464 in 1897 and Il 99s in 1896.