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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20
DINNER FOR PARSONS.
Taft and Root WW Speak to
Sir Hundred Republicans.

Because Of the conditions that confront
the Republican party in this state and III =
expectation that there will be some frank
discussion Of them by the speakers. tncIud-
ing President Taft and Senator Root. the
dinner that is 90 be given for Congressman
Herbert Parsons q the New York County
Republican Comm - &c at the Hotel AstOr
on Tuesday night is being looked forward
TO with great interest.
More than six hundred Republicans are
expected 20 attend. and il will be one OF
the largest dinners held by the Republicans
Of this city in some years. Otto T. Barnard
will be the POSTMASTER. and the speakers in
order will he President Taft. Senator De-
pew, Senator Root. Congressman OIcOtt
Congressman Bennett. Lloyd e. CirfscOm.
who succeeded Mr.. Parsons as president OF
the county committee and Mr.. Parsons
himself
As il was desired to make the affair dis
tinctiveIy New York County dinner. the
speakers are all 20 be residents OF this
county. with the exception of the President
Much regret is felt that Governor Hughes
has found II impossible 70 attend Chair
man Woodruff Of the state committee and
other leaders Of the party from ether parts
Of the state are expected 20 be present
AAcSlueut Adll anu senator Root Will
make their first public utterance in this
city since tho Republican situation became
somewhat acute through the efforts OF
senator Root and others TO obtain the cleo
ton Of Senator Human as temporary
president Of the state Senate and a change
In attitude toward the policies of Governor
Hughes. II IS believed that they will ex-
press themselves az some length on the con-
a hat ,f-f,rr h.
course that should be taken % place the
organization i'm a position 70 retain the con-
fidence OF the great independent vote
President Taft will be in the city all day
on Tuesday
Joseph LevensOn. leader Jf the 2d Dis
trict is chairman Of the dinner committee.
Other members are Collin r. Woodward. Of
the ed District. treasurer h W. II
Brown. Frank X Bowers. Samuel KruIe-
witch. Thomas W. Whittle. Joseph Hackett.
5. :. kOeniS and Senator BrOugh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20
ALDRIDGE EXPLAINS THE GIFT
Says Kennedy Contribution Was for
the Republican Party.
10y Telegraph 70 The Tribune.


Rochester. March 1s.-GeOrge W. AIdridge
state committeeman. gave out a statement
10 The Tribune representative this after
noon in reply 10 the Kennedy charges.
Mr.. Aldridge said:
Il recall that Mr.. Kennedy did make a
contribution TO me. as he says. II was
used for the benefit Of the Republican
party Of Monroe County.
Furthermore. the contribution was made.
as Mr.. Kennedy testified. without sOIicita-
ton on my part, and there Aas nothing
improper in the transaction.
The legislation 10 which Mr.. Kennedy
refers was in my opinion. proper legisla-
tiOn- and was greatly desired by the late
Frederick Cook. who was then president
Of the Rochester German Insurance Com
pany. and H. +. Atwood, who was secre-
tary OF the company.
Anything ] may Rave done IN the effort
To- pass the kill referred to Was done for
them and at their request"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20

always condemning what tkev call -,
Much {, not most 81 tho good Ion. "ty
city has been with the aid % The rs...N
ture. We have had partisan ana 81
legislation. % be sure. but most q, 80
been honest and good. " Is nov sald ~. =,
FOR New York City and that a "a, 80. -
lives here IN Syracuse T. drasffu1
hope no charter VIII be considered ~ !,
the consideration % the Or-ciaIs aTd -. - q
OF That city for at least a wear 0r /,
Tn leaving the subject let me- say 80 -
cannot make city government ro~ss.l 'l
competent Dy making Or revising ctar...-
tiers. Honest and competent men VII ~
government efficient against O5s.,s'tt
while dishonest or Incompetent men =
give bad government under the VeTT ~.
charters. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20
STRIKE OF $4,000 THREATENED.
Building Trades Unions Issue Ulti-
matum in steamftters' Behalf.

Representative ~ thirfv-.iglt upions in
The building trade 81 this III, adopte5 VS.
terday q resolution 10 WALL out on March
IS IN sympathy with the steamatters. Who
are nov on strike. unless tie Master Steam
and Hot Water Filters Association grants
the strikers demands for g. 70 a ,iev and a
change In working conditions. such a SYM
pathetic strike would Involve about eighty
thousand men. II was stated.
After fhe conference. which rras b,l1 A
Arlington Hall. IN 81 Marks place. IL was
announced that al ultimatum ,voula Ia
sent 90 once 90 al the contractors IN ths
Buileins Trades Employers Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20

$4,000.
Kennedy Says Plan Was His.
'swhen did the idea first come 70 you
that YOU ought 20 give money 10 certain
men?" asked Mr.. Hotchkiss.
II don't know Just when. I found at
the end OF twenty-One years connection
with those matters that I was confronted
with two OF the most important matters
ever had. and wanted 20 do some
thing for the men who helped me-" said
Mr.. Kennedy.
Ii was his own idea. he said. not sug-
sested 90 him by any one. and he told IL
&c his associates here IN business In New
York.
Whom did you tell Of this idea?'
I'm unable 20 say"
rs 20 not true that you don't want 20
remember their -names?" asked Mr..
HOtchkiss.
No" replied Kennedy. IF I. were
positive . would gladly give names"
is IL not a fact that the money was
distributed 20 smaller political leaders,"
i do not know" answered the Wit
~AN ANNo va BDAANANoA NOAAaA't~
ton never entered my head"
But you did go TO men Of influence.
and you got help. and your bills passed"
said Mr.. HOtchkiss. I'm surprised az
your lack Os recollection. I'm going 20
get these facts. IL possible. You come
10 me as man Of the highest repute.
and I'm surprised at your poor memory"
William y. Kramer. of the German
American Insurance Company. took the
stand for a brief session. but could re-
member nothing more definite than that
there had been more or less talk among
the companies about what he termed
Mr. Kennedy's demand" for the addi-
tiOnal $4,000.
The hearing will continue on Monday
morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20
THIS A MORAL CITY
so GAYNOR ASSERTS.
Mayor Speaks an Syracuse on
Ne5g York affairs.

Syracuse. March f9.-MayOr William J.
GaynOr o. New York was the guest o. honor
at the annual dinner Of the Syracuse Cham
Der % Commerce tonight Judge Irving G..
Vann. Of the Court OF Appeals was toast
master. and the Justices o. the 5th judicial
District sat with Mayor GaynOr az the
table Of honor A feature % the decOra-
lions was a replica IN candy % the New
York City Hall. borne % the table BY two
men dressed % represent Father Knlczer-
booker. and another candy reproduction OF
the Syracuse City Hail. brought IN By two
men In the gaTb Of Indians.
Mayor GaynOr began BY urging the clint
nation Of national and state political
craftsmanship in city elections. saying such
action would compel political parties 90
favor good issues and nominate good. COM
petent men IN local elections.
Returning then 10 the affairs % New
York City. the Mayor said:
Now. / suppose you expect me to say
something Of the government % the city
OF New York. but l scarcely know how 70
come at that. II Is contrary TO my life
time habit 20 say what I intend 70 do. and
cannot speak OF what has been done.
But I will say a word about that which
Is for the day uDDermOst IN my mind. for
Won know I have 20 go from one thing 70
another every day. so many things press
upon US.
am sure that every one Of you who
has travelled viii agree with me when
I say that the city OF New York ia out
wardIy the most orderly. moral and decent
large city I'm the world. The notion which
has been disseminated far and wide 70
the contrary By the handful OF very hys-
terical and noisy. and. IN their own Opin-
ion. very good DeOple-ahd shall not
stop 10 dispute their own virsuOus esti-
mate OF themselves much 70 be re-
GREETED. They spend their time declaiming
about the vice" Of New York. that word
heads being apparently filed with Just
that one vice. how 7 do not know. whereas
table vice OF bearing false witness and
thinking an q every one. They seem 70
known nothing Of the great charitable heart
Of Jesus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20
Notice 70 Fat Women

Presumably you know. ladies'. that the
proper eager nowadays 81 lines Curves are
passe. You have got 20 take on your fat.
This must b. done IN one 81 three ways.
by dieting, 5y exercise. or by means -
Marmola Prescription Tablets. The two
Former VIII keep yOu busy Tor months and
punish you pretty severely. the latter VIII
cost sou - cents al the druggists The
tablets VIII not make any alteraf ION in
your olei neccssar1s ala Set ln al prob
ability, before you have used up one case.
sou VIII be losing from ~ 10 lG ounces
of fat a day. Which method do YOU like
the best?
N you fancy :his pleasant method 81 get
ting on the fat, see your druggist instantly.
OT else write the MarmOla Co. 1912 Farmer
Ildg. Detroit. Mich. 20 send you q case BY
usail. These cases contain 80 generous a
quantity ~ tablets that tho treatment a.
very econonlcni. ~ Or. also, quite harmless
Tor fho tablets are made exactly IN Rc-
iofceneo with ths famous MRrmoas Pre-
tCJ.g..SGs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20
Time Of Talk with Fox.

ar Kennedy was positive that his con-
versation with Reuben l.. Fox. in which
ne agreed % the latter's suggestion in
regard To the $J.OO contribution. WAS
held after the bin had passed
lie thought il was very strange that
Governor Odell didn't remember thar
bin. he said. when questioned on that
line by Mr.. Hotchkiss
Il see that Governor OdeH is quoted in
morning paper as saying that he does
not remember AN interview with YOU.
your bin or even yourself. Are you sure
Of the correctness Of your description Of
yesterday" he was asked.
Yes; and furthermore / saw him once
AT the Fifth Avenue Hotel. and invited
him 10 a dinner in Brooklyn. and intro
duced him L. some other men. and vet
he says in The Tribune this morning
that he doesn't even remember Ken
nedy.' was ~. Kennedy's reply. and he
seemed 10 Doe genuinely surprised
Mr.. Hotchkiss turned again 10 drum
ming on the witnesses memory i'm an eff
fort 10 get names. hut Kennedy con-
tended that ne could not remember
names.
Does il not strike you as strange"
asked Mr. HOtchkiss. that in a tTansac-
ton which was the only one OF its kind
in your life you can remember only one
name2"
Yes. II is strange" admitted the wit
ness. but / cannot remember names"
Mr.. Hotchhiss intimated that ne would
so 90 the trouble OF looking up Mr. Ken
nedy's account IN the Nassau Bank, on
which was drawn the check for 81 1000
which the witness said he paid Co Mr..
Aldridge
In regard 10 the possible recipients of
the Gift fund. AR Iiotch!.iss then took
up one after another the letters ard tele-
grams received by Mr. Kennedy from
politicians and legislators.
THE Balance Of That $500"
Most Of these messages contained
nothing that would indicate any eOnnee-
ton Of the writer's with the fund which
the investigator was determined 90 trace.
but after each letter he put tho same
question 20 Kennedy:
J docs this refresh your reeollss,lou -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20
Kennedy's Public Offices.

II came out then that the extent Of
Mr.. Kennedy's publ. OficehOlding was
limited To a park cOmmissiOnership
under Mayor Chaplin and the presidency
Of a commission which located the Shore
Road, both honorary positions. without
compensation.
He had, however. been a delegate TO
numerous conventions and GATHERINGS.
and had once refused a nomination 10
the Assembly and once TO the state
Senate
His political acquaintanceshIp even in
his own Borough Of Brooklyn was linn
tied. he said. Senator Rudolph Carl
Fuller he knew we'll. Senator McCarren
he merely knew" he said, and the
others who represented Kings County in
the Senate I'm 1901 he did not know az
all. In the Assembly az the same time
he was well acquainted with only two
Brooklyn men-FFank J. Price and John
l. Morgan.
Price. Kennedy said. after the reading
Of the Assemblyman's letter 20 him An
which he warned him about the Demo-
cratic caller who would be "seekin.
light" was 'as pure a man as ever sat
In the Legislature"
Rierdon. who was mentioned In the
letter. Mr.. Kennedy said. was James A.
RierdOn. OF the 2d New York District.
and. as no remembered il. he believed
was connected In some way with an
"anti-eOmpact'' bill.
My experience Is that anti-compact
bills were introduced by men who
thought the Insurance companies ought
20 do something for them" he explained.
Strike bills. they are"
Mr.. HOtchkiss then ran over the names
81 a few leaders Of the 1901 period.
among them Senator George W. Brush.
AssemblymaR George w. OrtOn. Senator
McClelland. Of Westchester. AID Fred
Gibbs. all Of whom the witness said he
had known. but none of their names
brought an recollection o. him as 20
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20
Services Of Lawyers.

II was learned that soma Of the legal
- rvioes rendered by lawyers mentioned at
the Tearing were when a bill Was intro
6uced al Albany which. perhaps inadvert-
entity. would have been adverse 20 a work
ing agreement which insurance companies
Of this state had with others in other
states. II was said that this tendency Of
the measure was eliminated as soon as its
effect was pointed out
David Rumsey. counsel for the PheniN
Insurance Company since its reorganiza-
ton, said with regard 20 the activity IN
the interest Of legislation Of George =.
sheldon. late president Of the PheniX:
If anything develops showing that Mr..
Sheldon used any money Of the company
Tor an improper purpose a specific claim
Will be made for IL against his estate
We know that certain items were taken
from the treasury Of tie CompsSy in the
shape Of payments 10 AR. sheldon. Claims
Will be made against his estate covering
these. though II is not known 10 what
uses they were put OF course 81 isn't
necessary for our purposes that their
uses should 10 known. They were simply
payments 20 MI sheldon which We know
he didn't pay back
~ have been Handicapped myself with
regard 10 the details Of these payments
because all our books and records bearing
on them and al letters are over i'm the
superiutendent'S Office"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20

SERVICES. My c;.ents did not punose 60 he
hackmailcd. They wanted the bills fought.
was before the judiciary and Insurance
committee. conferred with men sxaarcinE
The matters. and had meetings wssa agents
fnnm Insurance companies there
The bills. as nearly as can remember,
were for changing tie uniform policy. at
facking the rates. declaring they were hos
the 90 the anti-monopoly law. and 80 on
ali sorts % hllls, changing the laws IN this
respect sni that respect. We thought the
iegisletion al iniquitous and fought Il
tooth and nail. James n. Beck. who was
mentioned as having been also retained,
had nothing 20 do with the fire Insurance
matter. lie vas at the time counsel for
the Mutual I4fe."
AR. Carver then said that the inquiry
hcing made liy Mr.. EOtchlyiss was an Tile
Gitinaie proceeding
- dol't see what right ne has 20 consti-
tu;" Himself a legislative committee 81 in
Quirs.. he said In conclusion.
The money paid by Davies. Stone &
Auerhach, lawyers. 20 Curtis. Mallet-Pre-
vost a Colt. 81 No. 60 Broad street. was
said last night BY Julien r IRvies. OF
the former firm. 90 have been for legal
services. Mr. Davies. who was az Great
River. Long Island. when his attention
was called 20 the testimony. declared that
his firm had retained Curtis. Mallet-Pre-
Vost a. Colt 20 fight adverse legislation al
Albany. A member Of the latter firm
could not remember yesterday afternoon
whether any work had ever been done for
Mr.. Davies. The latter has frequently
been counsel for the New York Board Of
Fire Underwriters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20

ART EXHIBITIONS AND SALES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-20
Kennedy Says Plan Was His.

who had received any part Of that
e. poA
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-20
A BRIDAL LUNCHEON
NEW IDEAS IN TABLE pEcoRA-
TON AND PLACE CARDS.
Ho" the Hostess May Easily Evolve
Something Attractive for Lunch
cons, Teas and Dinners Con
neeted Win Marriage.

Every hostess takes pride IN invest.
ing novel and pretty decorations for
her luncheons. teas and dinners. and
] she takes special pride when the guest
of honor IS a young bride or bride-tO-
De. II is never a difficult matter to
evolve something attractive for a fes-
uvity connected with marriage. FOR
there are so many charming designs
that can be used-cuplds. hearts. we'd
ding bells. wedding rings and the
Ike
At a recent luncheon given for an
engaged girl the color scheme was
pink and white. pink being the Ia
vorite color OF the bride-elect. The
hostess was the latter's closest friend
and all the guests were intimates OF
the two. which made the luncheon a
very Jolly affair
The chandelier. above the table. was
festooned with pink and white tulle.
and suspended from Sc was large
golden hoop Stimulating wedding
ring. From the hoop streamers Of
pink and white ribbon stretched TO
each cover. held iu place there by
tiny cupids. each cupid bearing a card
with the name of The guest 20 whom
The place had been assigned Bride
roses filled a cut glass bowl in the
center OF the table, were clustered
in vasee and bowls ou sIdeboard and
mantel. and nodded in banks from the
low window seats
Yellow luuchccns are very appropri-
ate when tho guest OF honor is bride
since yellow suggests sunshine At
one such luncheon in early summer
last year "a wedding bell covered with
field daisies with yellow hearts and
hlack-oyed Susaas with yellow petals
hung above The table a big fat dish
of old brass. filed with yellow lady's
slippers stood in the center OF the
table and "a wreath OF daisies and smi-
lax followed the curve of the table.
Just inside The plates Daisy festoons
stretched from the chandelier Go the
four corners OF the room and daisies
and black-eyed Susans and tall fcath-
cry grasses were banked on the man
telpiece and masscd in parthcuware
pots OF quaint and unusual shapes
The place cards at this luncheon
we're tiny yellow satin slippers flied
with rice. the little card with the
namo on Sc half hidden in the rice
Other pretty place cards FOR en-
Eagement or bridal luncheous are
hand-paiuted designs showing girls
head framed in @ wedding ring cupids
peeping through heart design. or
twin hearts pierced With arrows 4
woman with some skill in water col
ors and certain amount OF invention
can easily paint the cards for "a lunch
con ana. knowing the fads and fancies
OF her guests. can Ert Boo little person
al touches that viii eul.yeu The lunch
con immensely
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-20
SHARPNESS OF SIMPLICITY
secret OF the Woman Whose House.
Appearance and Conversation
Create Best impression.

Think OF the woman whose house
whose appearance. whose conversation
creates the best impression and you
Will realize that absolute simplicity IS
the secret Remember this in select
ing your summer clothes, or furnish.
ing your summer home. also when you
meet strangers on your summer vaca.
ton.
Unfortunately. simplicity is not
cheap You viii pay more for the hat
OF simple lines. the frock that IS of
exquisitely dainty embroidery and
sheerness of material. than YOU will
for something more ornate and dash.
ing
II you wish to pass a woman who
knows. you win no more overload
your back than you will your dlges-
tion. Better a few things OF IRE
proachable cut and quality than an
elaborate wardrobe OF Haunting finery.
lt Will doubtless mean having your
clothes made TO order or weary rounds
CT the shops ia search Of the simple.
but It pays.
II is not always possible 20 have
the house simple II you rent your
landlords taste is sure TO be fancy and
the fixtures and decorations viii wiring
your heart The furniture Is up TO
you. There are nowadays so many
good copies of artistic old pieces that
there is no excuse for the hideous dis
play Of houses furnished In the middle
Of the last century and later
Adopt a simple scheme of decora-
ton for your entire house and make
everything bought conform 20 e. This
does not need the training Of a pro
fessional decorator. any woman who
makes a study OF simplicity and keeps
her eyes open for bargains In that line
can achieve t.
These three rules 90 far I'm the right
direction, Stick 20 good lines OF the
period chosen, do not overcrowd and
buy only the best. though 60 must be a
piece at q time with long waits be
tween
simplicity OF manner is the crown
Ing touch-the real you The rest Is
bat the outer shell. a matter OF train
ing or perhaps OF a skilled decorator.
or clever modiste. DO not post. do not
be Affected above all. do not boast.
You may not realize it. but iu meeting
strangers the simple easy. sincere
manner makes a much better impress
sion with the right people. than airs.
much manner. or great assumption OF
place and power
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-20
TRIMMING THE VOGUE
Gives Extremely Effective Touch 20
Many OF the Seasons Styles
in Millinery.

Many OF the new hats in The looser
weaves OF straw are being trimmed
very effectively Ia colored rama aud
velvet flowers. The ruhia being Gov
cred with net OF the same shade and
arranged Ike a scarf Rama comes In
nearly % shades. and where an un.
usual color must he matched. the
white or natural colored can often be
dyed 90 the exact tint One girl tried
for days 90 stain exactly rather
bright blue rania. and after failing
with all sorts of paints and dyes sue
ceeded by dipping fhe natural-colored
grass into ordinary washing blue.
With the help OF rafia and net very
modish hats. indeed. can be- trimmed
entirely at home. for even the velvet
flowers can bee made with practise by
the amateur often the rafia and
net viii match the straw OF the hat.
with the flowers Ga another shade or
in black or white The variations are
endless. and all are pretty.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-20
UTILIZING the Dutch Collar

pretty way Of using the deep.
round lace or embroidery Dutch col.
lars is 10 renovate shirt waists with
them. Blouses always wear out
around the neck first and are often
discarded solely on this account.
When this Is so. put on the waist aft.
er cutting away the band collar only
and then lay on the deep collar.
Have some person pin all around
the lower edge OF II 10 the waist. Then
basic and carefully sew. Afterward
cut away the material underneath the
collar and sew hooks and eyes TO the
edges In the back. stock collar may
be added n preferred.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-20
valus Of Married Erlerdshln-

Possibly there would be more mar
ried lovers SO men and women alike
realized that marriage should not be
bar 90 friendship with the opposite
sex 10 IS next Co impossible that a
wife should aud iu her husband. or
husband Hud in his wife. every quail
hcation for mental friendship. yet thia
does not mean that the wife may not
consider her husband the only man IN
The world worth being married 20. or
the husband does not consider his
wife 90 De the one mate Dee wanted.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-08-20
Fashions for Boys.

An occasional suit In heavy pongee
IS seen. even for the boy of ten. and
this. too. is self.Timmed and finished
With the strictest tailor effects, as a
first-class outing shirt for man
would be. Fhe waist which older bows
are best pleased with has a center box
plat. and one or more pockets. A
heavy leather belt. with large buckle
and a soft tie. often a Windsor. are
the usual accompaniments to such
suita. Low. rolling collars are pro-
vided for the boy of of 7. but a
high turnover form is preferred for
the older boy.-Harper's Bazaar.