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New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
BANKER FOUND GUILTY.
Pittsburg Man Liable to 14-fedF
Sentence Trial Begins.

Pittsburg. Feb. 1s.-W- ". Ramsey FORMER pres
ident of the German National Bank was 1ouhu
guilty to-day in connection with the recent gratt
exposures A new trial will be asked The jury
returned a sealed verdict last night, which was
opened this morning.
Ramsey wes accused Of bribing Councilman John
?. Klein by giving him S17500, for WHICH H4IOuii'
Klein was TO secure the passage OF an ofuil1o.-oo
making the bank depository for city FUNDS Oh~
der the verdict the defendant is liable to
Of fourteen years and a fine OF $4,000.
Immediately following the Ramsey veroict Coun-
Gilman Klein was placed trial on charge OF
soliciting bribe- Klein pleaded mot guilty ana
the selection OF Jury was taken up Eacp slue was
allowed only six challenges by the court
The jury was quickly obtained, and Ramsey was
the first witness. He testified to having arranged
with Klein for the payment Of the bribe money and
to directing his cashier. A A. Nilsack TO get the
money. He said it was placed on a table in the
room with Klein, and that when he and NilsacK
returned after being out. both Klein and the
money were gone. It is reported that When hell
Is put the witness stand he will tell everything
and will include the name Of some one higher
up who Will be implicated in the bribery matter
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
L4UDS THE SCOTCH-IRISH
Ambassador Bryce Points Ont Ac-
com1Lshrents of Race.

PHILADELPHIA Feb. E.-James Bryce the bri.iSu !.
Ambassador was the guest OF honor ana Chleh
speaker at q dinner given ny the Seotch-Arlsh 0O
ciety OF Pennsylvania here tonight.
After some remarks on the great part Wnlch ',io
citizens OF Scotch-ITish descent had played IA ,I0
United States and the lsrgs number OF nlsui-
guished men whom the Scotch-Irish OF Ulster hau
given 70 the science, law and statesnansnlp OL
Great Britain Mr. Bryce remarked that the nlAeo
races had often proved be the most vigorous anu
the most versatile. The Scotch-Irish conblneo tiie
sbrewduess judgment and tenacty OF the ScotoII
with the brilance and dash and genial FRESHNESS
OF the Celtic IRISH There plenty or conpaHF9-
ness I'm both these stocks, and combativeness was
n valuable quality for the work the ScotcLL-lliS"
had had to do as pioneers in the United otaIos
where much OF the exploration OF all the west ai-n
Southwest had been accomplished by their courage
and energy. -,
Paying tribute to the Irish, Mr.. Bryce salu tii9
condition of peasant life in Ireland has beeh IN
rnensely improved; the land was now passing nv
the ownership of those who cultivated T. anu no
confidently believed that the good feeling ana Nhu
tuaI confidence of the two peoples would no" 90 'i
constantly strengthening. .
1t was a great thing, he said when every PaI' -
a great nation could feel equally proud or tne
heroes of every other part. Here in the Onlleu
States he had rejoIced last week TO perceive Una.
the nobility and simplicity OF Abraham Lincoln Ia
been honored everywhere. and that IN the oouln as
we'll rs in the North and the East there hao Oesii
sincere tributes of affection to the memory OF Ie
heroic President
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
GERONIMO BURIED AT FORT SILL.
Widow Prevented from Killing Warrior
Horse, That It Might Accompany Him.

Lawton, Okla. Feb. Is.-Geronrno. the old Indian
war chief who died at Fort Sill yesterday. was
buried to-day in the Apache burying ground. north
east OF the army post The Rev. L. L Legters the
Indian missionary conducted the services. which
were as similar to the Apache system Of burial as
the clergyman thought proper. The War Depart
rnenr officials had set aside to-day a holiday
for she Apache prisoners of war at Fort Sill and
the two hundred warriors Joined in the slow pro-
cesson that carried the body OF their old leader
to the grave.
Il was only by great effort that Geronimo's
widow was kept yesterday from killing tho old war
riors sorre driving horse his fsvoTite. so that Il
might pass with him to the happy hunting
grounds.
Geronimo died IN the faith OF his forefathers.
which knew no white mans God. The sun was
his conception OF the Deity. -Four years ago when
Geronimo feared that the injuries received in a
fall from his horse would prove fatal. he Joined the
Reformed Church. He was suspended from the
church two years later. however. because OF eKces
slve drinking gambling and other infractions OF
church rules.
Asa DukluEe. who has been acting chief OF the
Apaches In all their dealings with tho government
will probably succeed Geronimo Duhluge Is the
last OF the hereditary chiefs Of the Chiricahua
branch Of the Apsehes, TO which Geronimo be-
lonFed.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19

tied this country he attracted the notice OF that
parsonage who sent him the Prussian Order of the
BLACK Eagle Schmittberger has other decorations
He earned his first medal in 1881 for running do"n
and arrestnE two thieves, who had also comrnitted
arson His second medal came from the trench-
men of the West Side for his capture or Mlchaei
McC3Iou for the murder of Louis Hanier IN ao-
dition he has many honorable mentions ana let
tiers of commendation from people outside the de-
partment.
Chiefly however. Schmittberger has been rerneIn-
bered for his testimony before the LexoV commit
fee in 1894 which gained for him the title or
''suuealer" He told the committee Of collecting
from $3.50 TO $500 q month from his wardmen. as
captain of the steamboat squad AT other points
IN his testimony he told freely OF the collection OF
graft" in different precincts
Several other announcements OF changes In tne
departnaent were made by the Commissioner yes
terday He transferred eleven Nsutenants. ten ser
eeants and seysenty-fve patrolnen for the good OF
the service He also announced the appoint tnneht
OF Dr. MaIvin r. Palmer as chief surgeon, hIlins
the place made vacant by the death OF Dr. John J.
Ouigiey DR.. Palmer appointed police surgeon
on April &c. 1895.
The more important transfers were Captain Will
lam r PoettIer TO the command of the trafhc
souad: CAPTAIN Jacob Brown TO be drill master
and ordered TO prepare the for the annual
parade IN May and Lieutenant Richard Manning 20
the command Of the school OF instruction. 20 sue
ceed Captain Brown.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
SAMUEL RoEBUCK LEFT TWO WILLS
His Wife, Who Is Cut Off in the Second to
Contest Il.


Two Wills of Samuel Roebuck. a wealthy Brook
iyn manufacturer were filed with the Surrogate OF
Kings County yesterday afternoon, the validity OF
one Of which will be contested by Mrs. Ella NJ.
Roebuck his widow. The second will, which was
made in July 1903. cuts Mrs Roebuck from all but
her dover rights in the estate. the bulk OF which
Is left to the children Of Elizabeth Bird lv-
ing in Northampton England, who IS the daugl-
ter of Ann Chesire, of Leicester. England" Mr.
Roebuck mentions Mrs. Bird in another pars of tho
second will as his eldest daughter
Mrs. Roebuck who is thirty-fve years old and
was Mr.. Roebuck's second wife, Will base her pro-
ceedings against the admission OF the second will
10 probate the alleged incompetency of her hus-
band. His queer actions at 'RoebucLrs Palace "
Coney Island, led Mrs Roebuck to secure the ap-
pointment OF a commission to determine her hus-
bands mental condition. The commission had been
appointed before Mr.. RoebUck made his second
will, which expressly revoked all previous wills.
The fret Will gives Mrs. Roebuck two big Brook
Iyn houses and the furniture in the summer house
and the family plot in Greenwood Cemetery to
Samuel E Roebuck. The will states that two
other sons have received ali Of the shares in ths
Roebuck Weather Strip and Wire Screen Manu-
featuring Company The will states that two
daughters received houses and annuities. The
OF the estate is beQueathed the children OF
Mrs. Bird.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
DIVORCE AND ALIMoNY FOR MRS LEMP
Court Grants Her $4,000 Year Instead Of
Lump Sum of $780, 900 Asked.

St Louis Feb ia decree OF divorce with
alimony OF $500 year and the custody OF her
son. was awarded Mrs William J. Lemp tr.' IN
the Circuit Court here to-day. The decision FOL
lowed sensational trial
Mr. IIemp receives the society OF the seven-yeer-
old boy from Saturday morning TO Sunday even
ing Of each week. Mrs Lemp had contended
strenuously for award Of To0,oN alimony IN .
lump sum. She made many sensational state
ments on the witness stand, asserting that Lemp
had struck her had abused her verbally. had de-
rided her church and had told their boy that
there was God. Under oath Lemp denied all
these charges.
Judge Hitchcock stated that the sole ground for
divorce recognized by him WAS desertion. 1t had
been established. he said. that Lemp had absented
himself from Mrs Lemp for year.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
DENoUNCEs IMMORAL PLAYS.
Archbishop Ryan, IN Lenten Pastoral, Warns
Faithful T. Keep Away.

Philadelphia. Feb. 1s--In his Lslten pastoral tust
issued 70 the clergy OF the archdiocese OF Phila-
dephia. Archbishop Ryan condemns erotic and i'm
moral plays He asks the pastors to denounce such
performances and warns the faithful to keep away
from them.
.'As the season OF Lent IS of modification
and penance for past SINS" he says we should
above ali things void occasions OF future sins.
esuecially such public amusernents experience
has taught us to be dangerous TO morality They
who love the danger shall perish in IT. There Il
no more sad certain evidence OF the deseneracy
Of our times than the increasing love OF the people,
and unfortunately scme Catholics among them. for
these dangerous occasions. Let pastors and pa
rents denounce these exhibitions"
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
ICE JAM IN NIAGARA RIVER BREAKS

Niagara Falls. n. y Feb 1s-The ice lam in
upper river broke to-day, sending thousands OF
tons OF ice and great volume of water over Mag
ara Falls The power companies on the Canadian
side had loosened the pack by a liberal use Of
dynamite and the change in wind and milder
weather combined with the blasting in breaking 2
the heavy wall of ice that damned up the water
a mile above the falls The power companies say
the crisis is past and Industrial establishments
which have been crippled operating normally.
No one dared venture on the icebound river bed to-
day in anticipation OF a breakup. SO there were
no accidents.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
ANOTHER ARREST FOR SMUGGLING
shopkeeper Involved il Codeine Traffic, It Is
Alleged.

Frederick Seeer keeper OF a glove cleaning estab-
nshrent, was arrested yesterday on complaint Of
Customs Inspector SaEei the charge OF having
conspired and combined with LOthar SchOene.
AdoIph BInnenberE Neidhart to defraud
the government out OF duties on thirty-ono pounds
Of codefne The complaint alleges that this costly
drug derived from morphne) smuggled into
the country on June last by stewards employed
on the North German Lloyd liner KronprinZessin
CecilIe.
All those involved IN the alleged smuggling. ex-
cepting Neidhart have been arrested. Some OF the
prisoners have been released bail and others ars
locked I'D in the Tombs. Seeler was held by Com
missioner Shields IN $2OOO bail for examination on
February %.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
zIv,rv RBBUKED AT CALHOUN TRIAL
With Attorney for Defence, Reprimanded by
Judee After Heated Accusations.

San Francisco, Feb. 1S-Another heated verbal
.s,i.t hatween Francis ]. Heney and the at
tornevs for the defence took place at todays ses-
sion OF the trial for bribery OF Patrick Calhoun-
e,aoad ,n a rapid cross fire OF heated charges in
which lack of good faith and honest intentions was
freely mentioned
The clash took place in Mr. Heney's examina-
40, ~ Ferdinand A Haber, talesman- Judge
IauIor finally sternly rebuked both Heney and
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
DYE MANUFACTURER SUES CITY.

An action for 100000 damages has been begun
against the city by the Oaks Manufacturing Com
pany, Of Long Island City for alleged injuries 70
machinery and product by sodium IN the water
furnished by the city from the old pumping sta
tions. The Oaks company makes dyes The action
probably will be called for trial before Justice
Dickey in the Flushing Supreme Court next week
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
DOUBLE LIFE IN COURT.
Lawyer, Trying His Own Case, Examines Him
self as Witness

lawyer in Justice Lehmans part of the su.
prerne Court yesterday examined himself as a wit.
ness for himself answered questions propoundsd
by himself to himself. and objected to questions
put to himself by counsel for the defendants
Ernest G. Stevens the lawyer, is suing Edwin p
Smith. Melvin Broen and Stephen @. Clarke also
lawyers, for 10000 which he alleges is due him Tor
services rendered in the settlement OF claim In
which the government and the American Tobacco
Company figured. He declares that he was "a
tanned by Stanley. Smith & Clarke ana settled the
claim for $4,000
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
HAND CAUGHT IN SUBWAY DOOR SLOT.
Woman Hurt When Forced to Station Plat
form by Passengers Behind.

Miss Fannie Jeffe. of No. 1868 Park avenue, was
the platform Of g subway last night when
the guard threw open the doors and her right
hand was drawn into the slot with the door
She screamed. and the crowd behind her not IN
derstandng the nature Of the accident, pressed on
the platform of the I'D street station Her right
hand still fast in the SLOT and as she was
forced 10 the platform her arm was bent nearly at
right angles She tainted as the guard RELEASED
her hand DR.. Brownen removed her to Roosevelt
Hospital.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
GEORGE w. PERKINS IN CHARGE.

The National Civic Federation announced yestsr-
day that Georgs w. Perkins had accepted the
crairmazIship OF commission now being organized
bv that body 70 make thorough study of indus
sxAaI insurance, including compensation for wage
earners in the form ok sick. accident ola age and
death benefits
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19

S435 Dresser & Chiffonier to Match,
S217.50
An exceptionally attractive white ma
hogany Dresser and Chifonier of the style
of Louis XIV. period. Dust-proof drawers
reau top is z6 in. deep by 81 in long. The
size of the mirror is IS SO in. The chif-
fonier top is % in. deep by 50 IN. long, and
the mirror is % x 25 in. From the best
manufacturer of bedroom furniture.
S1OO5 Bedroom Suite in Mahogany,
S5O2.50
A beautiful bedroom suite Of four pieces
in extra selected white mahogany. OF the
Empire period 1t consists Of two single
bedsteads, bureau with 25 54-in. toa
French beveIed plate mirror 29 43 in
three full width and two small drawers
lined with Quartcred sycamore and dust
proof interlining. A chest Of drawers, S.
in. high, 50 in wide and p in. deep. Finest
construction and finish.
S7O5 Bedroom Suite in Mahogany
at S475
Three pieces Of the Empire style. A full
width bedstead, head and foot-panels Of
equal height. A large bureau and dressing
table The bedstead panels and drawer
fronts are veneered with specially selected
crotch veneers. All of the pieces are
decorated with Napoleonic brass emblems.
S1e0 Bedroom Suite in Mahogany,
S131
This Suite consists of four pieces with Il
full-size demi-poster bedstead, dresser,
chiffonier and toilet table Large Toomy
drawers, excellent construction and finish;
beveled French plate mirror.
Sixth Gallery, New Bldg.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
GEORGE WASHINGTON PICTURE.

Handsome photogrsVurs Of the famous Stuart
portrait of George Washington with next Sun.
DAVIS tribune. Also opening chapters of Louis
Trscy's new story "The Silent Barrier"
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19

WOMAN DIES AT AGE or 100 YEARS.
syracuse. Feb. 1S.-Mrs. Margaret Pitcher. said
fr t1e the Oldest woman II Ossego County. died at
her home ia Phosnix last night. She born No
venaber IL, 1sos.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19

$500 Satinwood Bedroom Suite
at $500
Very attractive. consisting Of bureau
and twin bedsteads. handsome design,
inlaid with many woods on both panels OF
the bcdsteads. The bureau has two large
and two small dust-proof drawers lined
with mahogany and dust-proof interim
ing of sycamore Ali of the best make and
finish.
$500 Mahogany Bedsteads at S210
Two magnificent solid mahogany Single
Bedsteads in one design-Empire style,
of the solid. The wood was selected for
its beauty and grain markings. The cor
struction and finish of the best.
1882 Bedroom Suite in Mahogany
at 5000
This is the "Pompadour" Court Suite.
consisting of twin bedsteads, bureau, dress
ing table, chest of drawers and night stand.
Made of selected mahogany. richly carved.
Finest possible construction and finish.
Best French beveled plate mirrors. A
strikingly handsome suite and of value un-
equaled.
$40 Bedroom Suite in Mahogany
at SIS.
A bedroom suite is three pieces, consist
ing of fulI-sized bedstead, bureau and toilet
table, very finely finished and of good con-
struction. French plate beveled mirrors in
bureau and dressing table.
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19
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Wanamaker w NJ
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A Mahogany Bedroom Suite
at 5000
New
Wanamaker
Building

of displayed the
per previous prices glance
in Period
modern designs included.
matching
BEDROOM PIECES which furnishings
ectedand all
picked
needed without added
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19

London Costume Suitings, 50 in. wide,
S375, 81 and S4.50 yard.
Imported Serges. black-and-white, blue
and-white, gray-and-white, 81 in. wide, 81
a yard
Striped Serges, gray, blue, brown and
tan. SO in. wide, 81 so yard
Costume Suitings, shadow-striped effects
in soft shades of tan, gray, green and
brown, 4s in. wide. 81 yard
Corded Suitings, two-toned effects IN
gray, brown. blue and cstawba, so in. wide,
81 yard.
Tailored Suitings, FIVE shades of gray
with white stripes, ~ III. wide, Sl.25 yd-
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19

Naturally Wananakers the finest displays
variety colors Shown whole
NEW
ARRANGEMENT OF GOODS examination and selection made delight
lily easy and satisfactory.
We give hints variety exhibition attention
particularly
48-n Imported Diagonal Cheviot Suting Sl5O a yard
New-York tribune., 1909-02-19

Store Opens st
Sis and Closes
az 6 p. NJ.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
SAYS 1T is COMBINATION.
George A. Billiard Begins Suit Against
American Seating Co.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. July 81
George A. Billiard. OF Marshall. has
begun suit against the American Seat.
ing Co.. a 100000 corporation
known as the school seat trust. "
charging II Is combination In re-
straint OF trade. Billiard holds $751;
$50 stock In the company.
Billiard. who says he represents
minority stockholders who were ig-
nored In the 1905 reorganization Of
the American School Furniture Co,
when the American Seating Co. was
formed. claims the company Is losing
money for the minority stockholders.
He wants II enioined from selling the
Grand Rapids plant and demands that
the transfer OF this plant from tho
American School Furniture Co. TO tie
American Seating Co. be declared
void.
Billiards. stock Is now alleged TO be
worth s77,212. for which sum he sues.
Thomas NJ. Boyd. of Chicago, Is
president OF the company. James s.
stiles manager OF the local plant
which Is their largest. refuses to talk
about the case.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
U. S. GOVERNMENT NOW
OWNS WRIGHT AEROPLANE
Dayton Avlators Make Average Speed
Of ~ Miles an Hour in Spectac-
ular Performance.

WASHINGTON. July 3l-The
Wright aeroplane is now the property
OF the United States The Dayton
aviators will receive for their ma
chine approximately $4,000. which
includes a bonus OF $4,000 over the
contract price.
The officers OF the signal corps were
busy this morning figuring out the ex-
act time and rate per hour. made In
last nights spectacular performance.
From the elapsed time OF IA minutes
and ~ seconds is 10 be deducted the
exact time required 10 make the turn
around the captive balloon, which
marked the Shutter hill terminus OF the
aerial course. This was approximate
Is rs seconds. The speed attained was
therefore, a little more than AZ miles
an hour. For each mile above 40 per
hour. according TO the specifications.
the Wrights will receive $500 The
purchase OF the aeroplane by the gov
eminent does ont carry with II the
right 10 manufacture similar machines.
II the signal corps wishes TO assemble
a feet OF Wright aeroplanes. IL VIII
have to buy them from the two broth
ers AT price later 10 be agreed upon.
but which will doubtless be much less
than the price paid for the first ma
chine. II is understood that when they
put their machines on the American
market the Wrights expect 10 quote
them at about $1,000 each
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
ARRESTED FOR MAKING
LOVE IN FIFTH AVENUE
Police Rudely Pounce on Couple Woo
ing in Shadow OF Big Trust
Company

NEW YORK, July 30,-Love-making
in public is a pastime fraught with
considerable danger in this locality
Two indiscreet sentimentalists were
gathered in by the police at Fifth-ave.
and Forty-frst-st.
The couple had selected an hour
$50 o'clock a. m.-when the city's
fashionable thoroughfare is as barren
OF traffic and as silent as a cemetery.
They had also chosen a secluded spot
among the shadows that darken the
facade OF the Fifth-Ave. Trust com
pany But they had not calculated
upon the sleepless vigilance shared
in common by Detectives Cummings
and Cooney OF the East Fifty irst-st.
station
The mans arm was around the
woman's waist. and her head was on
his shoulder. II was an unmistakable
case of hugging. and the two detec.
lives pounced upon the offenders.
Cooney clutched the man by the
collar. Startled. he gasped that they
were waiting for car.
The affectionate offenders were
locked up. When Yorkville opened
Magistrate Kernochan lectured and
discharged them.
The prisoners said they we're Evelyn
Middleton, 90 years old. OF No. 70 West
One Hundred and Ninth-st. and Frank
Verdi %. OF Nc, 2tl East Twenty-sec
Ond-St
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
GIRL OF NINE SC0RNS
AID FOR HER BABIES
little Mother" OF Seven Other Es-
treins Hsppy-Nei shbors Meet To
Discuss Hello

( NEW YORK. July 81 -Neig OF
Abraham Estrein OF No. 1851 Bath
gate-ave. met last night 10 talk about
the condition OF his FAMILY and TO see
II some way could not be found 70
change It's condition. Estrein himself
Is hard working and manages 10 get
enough TO buy food and pay the rent.
but the mother is In the FOrdham hos
pital. Ill., and won't be out for long
time. and meantime Fanny. nine years
old, is mothering the brood in the
four-room fiat Here Is a list OF the
family under Fanny's care Frank. II
Edith. To- who is i'll Freda. ., Ber-
tina, 5 May 2; Esther. 10 months;
Hermal months.
The neighbors have been helping
but upon Fanny have fallen all the
cares OF the household, Mrs. Pastor.
mother OF Rose Harriet Pastor stokes,
wife of the millionaire settlement
worker. employed woman recently
to look after the children. but the
woman did not stay long
The neighbors say that the children
do not get proper food and do not
have proper care; but Fanny last
night, holding the baby In her arms,
asserted they were all perfectly happy
and that she was able and willing TO
look out for them until her mamma
got out OF the hospital.
The Detroit times., 1909-07-31
TO BUILD BIG TUNNEL.
Swedish and Danish Newspapers Urge
Its Construction

BERLIN. July 3l-The Joining OF
Copenhagen. Denmark. AMI Malmo In
sweden by means OF l0-.nile tunnel
under the sound IL an engineering
problem that the Swedish and Dan.
ish newspapers are today urging
strongly. The project is proposed by
an engineer named Quistgaard. who
declares that electric trains can then
be run between the two cities In Al
minutes.
Qustgaard has chosen this route
which is longer than from Helsing
fors. in the north OF the island OF Zee.
land TO Helsinborg In Sweden. owing
10 the fact that the sea bottom be.
tween the point proposed is much
more secure TO work under The
sound connects the Baltic Sea and
the Cattegat.