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The San Francisco call., 1910-07-17
The Outsider
Other Social Events

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brown, pioneer
residents of this city from 1860 to 1906,
but now living at 16S Poplar avenue,
San Mateo park, San Mateo. will cele-
brate the fiftieth anniversary of their
marriage this afternoon al their home.
They will receive their friends from
2 o'clock until and will be assisted
by their daughters, Mrs David Marks,
Mrs. B. c. Brown. Mrs. 1. 1. Brown and
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Brown.
The engagement of Miss Elsa Veen
and Franz B. Scholtz has been an
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-17

Rainey was fact from the date of his
departure for the arctic. He sailed
recently for the far and frozen north
on the ship Boethic with Harry Whit
ney, Captain Bartlett and others for a
hunting and exploring trip. In the
meantime Miss Sears has been earning
new laurels in the swimming set if
that is permissible term for one cir
Gle of her friends. Here is a comment
written by an eastern commentary the
day before her competitive swim in the
east:
THE swimming match between Miss
Eleanor Sears and Miss Constance
Warren will also come off after the
fourth and can not fail to prove of
breathless excitement to the fashion
able sports. Both women are expert
swimmers. Miss Warren, I'm told, has
already gone over the course in fine
shape. 1t lies two miles, from Baileys
and Hazards beaches. AS for Eleanor
Sears, you know, she is always in the
swim wherever she is and whatever
she attempts
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-17
Some people who are in the swim
Are modest as prude might wish,
But one may think her glory dim.
Unless she prove the biggest fish.

The navy set is interested in the
news that one of it's favorites. Miss
Adelaide McEnerney, is to be the bride
of Sidney p. Vaughn, formerly of the
Yorktown. The young officer was or
dered recently to Charleston, S. c., and
owing to that fact the wedding plans
were changed The announcement of
the engagement was followed by the
unexpected tidings that Miss McEner-
ney would leave Immediately for the
The San Francisco call., 1910-07-17

simplicity be sustained in the decora-
tions and appointments of her wedding
last Tuesday evening with Roy Pike.
The bride is in mourning for her
mother, Mrs. A. NJ. Simpson, whose
death occurred less than year ago,
and on account of that bereavement she
wished TO have her wedding on the sim
pIest plan possible. Notwithstanding
the fact Of the simplicity the wedding
was one of the prettiest of the season.
The rolor scheme was pink and blue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
GIRL BRUTALLY ATTACKED
Assaulted by Two Men and
Thrown Into Long Island Lake.
by Telegraph TO The Tribune.

lBy Telegraph 10 The Trihune.1
Bayshore. Long Island, May 2S.-Mary
V Dennis, twenty years DID, a daughter
of Captain and Mrs. Charles Dennis, a
member of the choir of ST Patrick's
Roman Catholic Church, and employed
as a linotypist by THE Bayshore Jour
nal" was brutally attacked by unidenti-
fed men last Sunday evening. The facts
only became public to-day, and the en-
tire village is aroused. During the SER
vices Miss Dennis became slightly i'll and
left the church.
AS she stepped outside two men she
believes were foreigners seized her. Be
fore she could make her escape or cry
cut one of the men clapped his hand
over her mouth and hurried her down
Main street When she came to her
self she was scrambling out of Lawrence
Lake. in a dazed condition. She made
her way toward home half senseless, and
was found in a vacant lot. Her clothing
was drenched and torn.
Miss Dennis was taken home and a
physician was called. She suffered
greatly from the shock and is still in
bed. Police Captain Haynes. relative
of Miss Dennis, summoned a detective
from New York, but no trace of the
guilty persons can be found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
ILLINOIS CENTRAL INQUIRY
Federal Jury to Hear Relating Charges
Made in Chicago.

Chicago, May 2S.-Books and records be-
longing to the Illinois Central Railroad
have been turned over to the United States
government following charges of discrimi-
nation in tariffs made by Chicago commits
sion men.
AS result the federal grand jury in
Chicago next week, under the direction Of
District Attorney Sims. will begin thor
ough investigation of the situation. Ed
ward G. Davies, one of the complainants
alleged that the railroad exacted from him
one cent a hundred pounds for unloading
shipments of cabbage, while others were
charged nothing for the service
Mr.. Davies gave his testimony before the
Interstate Commerce Commission some
months ago. and the information thus OBJ
tanned was turned over TO Attorney General
Wickersham. Two former employees of the
Illinois Central testified.
Freight Traffic Manager Rose of the Illi-
nois Central, who recently had extended
conference with District Attorney Sims and
who has promised to produce additional
books as they may be desired by the grand
jury said to-day:
Il understand that some slight sregli-
larities have been discovered, and ] have
promised to help Mr.. Sims in every way
possihIa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
FINDS WIFE DEAD IN ATTIC
Missed by Husband, Search Reveals
Body with Revolver Nearby.

Mrs Edith V. Kraemer. forty-two years
old wife OF George J. kraemer. secretary
OF the F. A. RingIer Stereotype Company.
of No. q Barclay street, committed suicide
by firing a bullet into her right temple
some time on Friday night az her home.
No. 2s14 Morris avenue. The Bronx
About two years ago Mrs. Kraemer be-
came nervous wreck. and Mr.. K-aemer
said he thought the malady was severe
that it preyed upon her mind.
Mrs Kraemers physician. DIR. r. j. Dill
worth. OF 2oist street and Perry avenue,
took her TO a specialist short time ago.
who suggested that Mrs. Kraemer go to
Niagara Falls for a change OF climate. ON
Friday the tickets were bought and all
arrangements made for Mrs Kraemer and
her two daughters TO start early yesterday
morning.
When the servants aroused MIR. kraemer
at o'clock yesterday morning he missed
his wife Kraemer called TO her. and get
ting no response examined all the rooms
in the house. He found the attic door
locked, and on forcing an entrance found
his wife lying on the floor dead with a re-
volver lying beside her.
DIR. Diiworth was quickly summoned, and
said Mrs. kraemer had been dead several
hours.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
PATTEN IS Confident
Expects to Unload Cotton Hold
ings at Stiff Prices.
MORGAN OPPOSITION TAlx
Chicago Trader Said to Hall
100000 Bales-Tells Of
Foreign Bids.
[By TeIegraph-to The Tribune. !

Chicago, May 28.-With the Cnlcaro ,...-.
trades nearly worked out. James a -.
tens cotton specuIat;ons in the Eas. -
into greater prominence to-day. His -
operations in New York and Fsl,roos ~
said to have aroused an antagonist =,
Pierpont Morgan. whose plans IN o,s..
fields were disturbed by the advance IN ).
Southern product. Patterns wheat c,-
paigns also are reported to have svok.s
Mr. MOrgan's displeasure for sirniIar =,
sons.
Patten is credited with holding mar.
bales OF cotton In New York. taken ON Va.
contracts. The purchases are believas !.
have called for the use of $1,000 900 in cas-.
Patten also has a heavy interest in ra.
cotton. and the Eastern and Euroo...
financiers are watching the trend OF :.
price. seeking an opportunity TO check !,
upward course.
Brokers and operators who have follovAx
Patten look TO see his large holdings a.
posed Of to spinners in this country an.
England az prices above cost. Morgan a.
herents see the future otherwise. and ~.
realization OF the Chicago Spectators.
plans
Mr.. Patten did not go to New YORK. "a.
ferday. as some would have Il, but vas =,
he Board OF Trade at mis- accustomss
hour to-day. and was in his oefce as usua.
When seen there he said Of his cotton "a.
eratiOns:
II am told a morning paper says an
supposed to be in New York. saving myss.
from financial ruin IN cotton. but the far
is that all the cotton 7 have bought and
paid for will be wanted at stiff prics
Europe already has taken a large ot d.
il. have foreign bids for great deal
more cotton, which I can dispose OF by
merely saying the word.
1T Is really too early TO count eith-
profits or losses on cotton which is not dis.
posed Of to manufacturers, but I am salts
fed with the outlook. because the spnrss
must take the commodity at our prices"
In the Chicago Board OF Trade gac
operations OF the week. Theodore H. Water
man. who made a killing in Septem5s
wheat last year. and also in the Decenbs,
delivery three months later. IS believed %
have repeated the performance in Nav
His winnings are estimated at from $3.50 9s
To S50G 600
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
BOY BROWNS IN RESERVOIR
Fireman Made Valiant but Vain
Attempt at Rescue.

The bodies of two men and boy were
recovered from the waters about New
York yesterday The men had evidently
been drowned for some weeks, but the
boy was drowned yesterday, when a
raft on which he and his brother were
playing suddenly broke in two and he
was thrown into the water. Battalion
Chief Wachterman, of the Brooklyn Fire
Department, tried in vain TO rescue the
boy.
The boy, George Stumpf, of No 24S
Stagg street. Williamsburg, was pad
ding about in a reservoir next TO the
rope works of the Waterbury COrdage
Company, at Waterbury and Ten Eyck
streets. The reservoir is ii feet deep
and more than hundred feet long
Stumpf. with his brother and dozen
other boys, made a raft of several pieces
of lumber. While George was pushing
his raft near the middle of the reservoir
it suddenly fell apart. throwing him into
the water He could not swim and DIT
once sank beneath the surface.
The cries of the boys companions at
tracted the attention of Wachterman.
who was passing. He climbed over the
iron fence that surrounds the reser>oir
and leaped into the water. Wachter-
man had TO dive three times before he
found the boys body.
The bodies of the men, both unidenti-
fed. were found within short distance
of each other in Newtown Greek
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
HARMON ANSWERS BRYAN
Thinks Senatorship Primary in Ohio
Inexpedient.

Columbus, Ohio. May 2s.-in a formal
statement issued tonight in reply TO w. j.
Bryans editorial in THE Commoner' cali
ing on Governor Harmon TO have the COM
ing Democratic State Convention indorse a
candidate for Senator. MIR. Harmon says. In
part:
am convinced that IL would be best to
elect Senators bv direct vote OF ne neople
attempts should be made 10 ascertain the
will oi the voters and impose II an the
.,xist S,,ch measures have worked well In
some states and badly in others. at some
times and not at Others.
Mr.. Bryans opinion always IS entltlsd 10
tibet his long absence has made him un-
familiar with the present peculiar condl-
as th,.w arc known here he would sec the
good policy OF omttlng the Senatorship
f,sa,, consideration hy the oouV6Qtlous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
RAT POISON IN COFFEE
Three Washington Women Seri-
ouslY Ill=Negress Arrested.

Washington, May 8.-Three women are
in a serious condition. one of them critically
i'll. as n result of drinking coffee in which
rat poison had been placed Mamie Clark
son, a negro servant who had been dis
charged, is being held by the police pending
an investigation. Mrs. Florence A Barrow
and her two daughters Florence and Mary,
are the victims They live in Dupont Cir
Gle, one of the fashion able centres of the
capital
Shortly after breakfast the mother and
daughters became violently ILL., A physician
who was summoned discovered that the
women had been poisoned. Mrs. Barrow
and Miss Florence were restored, and their
condition tonight was favorable. Mary
Barrow's condition is serious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
AGED MAN HIT BY AUTO
Manufacturer, Eighty Years Old, Near
Death in Orange, N. j.
"a Telegraph to The Trihune-

East Orange. \. j.. May 2s.-Struck
this afternoon by an automobile at Park
avenue and 18th street. this city, William
f. Wagner. eighty years old, a retired
wagon maker. of Newark. lies probably
mortally injured at the Orange Memorial
Hospital. He has a fracture of the skull
and one foot is badly crushed
Charles w. Chapman, a Newark stock
broker, occupied the automobile. He
says the aged man got in his way. and
when he sounded his horn, became con-
fused darling first in one direction and
then in another.
Chapman was arrested and was later
paroled by Recorder Mott. The police
have been unable to get statement
from Wagner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29

election Broderick also asserted that he
knew nothing of any legislative lack pct
or its distribution.
Senator HoIstlaw's confession, resulting
In the indictment of Senator Broderick, is
the fourth confession obtained since the
exposure of the alleged Lorimer bribery
scandal on April SO.
The first confession was made by Repre-
sentative Charles A. White. of O'Fallon.
H.. who admitted that he had received
81 900 from Lee O'Neil Browne for his vote
for Lorirner and $500 as his share of the
legislative Jackpot
Although stigmatzed as matchmaker by
the men whose names he had involved,
Whites confession resulted in grand jury
investigations in Cook and Sangamon coun-
ties In the Cook County grand jury room
on May Whites confession was substan-
tiated by representative II. j. C. Becke-
meyer, of Carlisle. Ill.
This second confession resulted in three
indictments in connection with the Lorimer
case. These were against Lee ONeiil
Browne. leader of the Democrats in the
LEGISLATURE of Ottawa, ILL.,, on a charge of
bribery; Representative Robert z. Wilson,
Democrat, on a perjury charge, and Rep
resentative Michael S. Link, of Mitchell,
Ill, Democrat. perjury.
Following an offer of immunity, Link
made the third confession, and the indict-
ment standing against him was nolled.
Browne and Wilson were arrested and gave
bond, Browne in the sum of $4,000 and
Wilson In the sum of 5000.
Browne was brought to trial in Judge
McSurelys branch of the criminal court
here early this week. Most Of the week was
consumed by counsel for the defence I'm at
tempting to have the indictment against
Browne ouashed. In this they were not
Immediately successful, and on Friday,
when arguments had been completed. Judge
McSurely took the case under adviSement.
He then announced that his decision
would be ready next Wednesday.
The confession OF Hoistlaw created the
greatest sensation of the senatorial bribery
scandal, as until to-day he had not figured
in the Lorimer case. He was not called
to Chicago by States Attorney Wayman,
and the authorities here had not considered
him as a probable source of information
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
NO BR|BE, SAYS L0R|MER
illinois Senator Denies Charges
Against Him.
DENOUNCES HIS ACCUSERS
Declares There Was a PLOT 70
Ruin Him-Offers Resolu-
ton of Inquiry.
from Tho Tribune Bureau.

Washington May eS-For two houfs to-
day Senator Lorimer addressed the oeiia.e
on the charges that members OF the iiiii,oi'
Legislature were bribed 70 vote Tor MN
At the close of his remarks ne oiieIeu :"
resolution directing the Committee on
ileges and Elections to investigate '.es3
charges and TO report as soon as poe .n's
Mr.. Lcrmer asked for immediate cohsiue'
alton OF the resolution. but Senator ff!e'
who was presiding in the absence Oh ing
Vice President, announced that unoer eiie
rules the resolution had to go to the COM
nlittee on Contingent Expenses Euioeies
on Representative James NJ. Grlsgs' Oh
Georgia, were then delivered, ana ADJOURN
ment was taken until Tuesday at IL O'CLOCK.
Mr.. Lorime- arose to question OF per
sonal privilege soon after the meetihs VI
the Senate. He was absent from Washing
ton when the bribery charges were nlaue
public, and appeared in the senate to-uas
for the first time since then. In the depates
last year Mr. Lorimer made Few snort
talks. but his effort to-day was his hrst
long speech since he entered the upper
house His speech was in manuscript form
and covered about sixty typewriter pages.
1t was a bitter attack on his accusers' ana
was read with a dramatic force which
aSton1Shed many OF MT. Loi iiei vi
leagues, few of whom were aware Of the
oratorical attachments of the Illinois SEN
ator.
The speech commanded close attention
both on the floor and in the galleries. Many
members of the House listened TO II. IN
Guiding members of the Illinois delegation,
who followed with deep interest the history
of Republican political affairs in Illinois
as disclosed by the man who is known at
home as 1.-The silent blond boss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
CHILD BURNED IN CELLAR
Under Grating When Cigarette
Butt Ignites Rubbish Heap.

A lighted cigarette butt. thrown out
of window at No. % Allen street about
o'clock yesterday afternoon, fell down
i'll the cellar through the street grating,
where Katie Klerslaufeld three years
old, was rummaging for a lost toy. A
heap of rubbish on top of which the
child was standing burst into flame, set
ting her clothes afire.
Her screams were heard by her pa
rents, who rushed to the rescue. Both
suffered severe burns on the hands.
The child was seriously burned about
the head and body and was removed to
Gouverneur Hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
organization controlled by Lorime' WIN
tent to give control to The Tribune q
Tells Of Break With Oeneen.

He traced his break with Governor Ds
neen largely 10 difference Of opinion De-
tween the two as to the wisdom OF spenohis
independent of action by the national 8oF-
eminent the $4,000 900 pledged by the s'ate
toward the deep waterway to the Guif pro-
,ect which the Governor favored ana az
opposed He asserted that the Govern
personally advised in the preparation Oh l''
White story In THE Tribune"
THE Governor joined this campaign Va
SANDER he continued, because ne saw
an opportunity to throw dust IN the es
of the people, use the conspiracy 10 uo
feat those who stood for federal co-opeia-
ton in expanding the s2o.000cO ana secure
control of the next Legislature Why az
persists in his efforts to get control Oh 'n1
so, 100000 when he well knows that IL III
Itself IS not sufficient to construct "atei
way is mystery that I cannot fathom.
Senator Lorimer further attacked me
Chicago Tribunes" policy In oppositioa 10
the Payne-Aldrich tariff. attributing II 10 It's
failure to get wood pulp on the Tree isl,
which would he said, have saved IL sS'Vo'
q year This" he added, ''is the only TAX
we have any record OF in when Inc Inv
me pays it's just share" He also charged
the Tribune" establishment with oeHs
the beneficiary of the Chicago Educatlonai
Board by collecting extra rent or Sl''oeo
year for lis quarters in the Tribune buiid-
ing and $4,000 through alleged unoer-
valuation of its site. owned by the city.
In closing Mr. Lorimer asserted tnat me
Tribune had logged him all these years
because it had not been able to lash MN
into subsection.
The purpose of these charges, ne de-
clared. was to disgrace and destroy my
friends and myself. whom they cannot con-
troll, and to come into absolute control OF
the Republican party in Illinois and to Sc
cure themselves in continued piundering OF
the public treasury"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
Denies Payment of Money.

Senator Lorimer proceeded with increas-
ing vehemence to assert that the Chicago
paper lied, and knew 1t lied in charging
that money was used to purchase his cleo
ton Not one dollar was paid to single
member of the General Assembly for his
vote for me-" the Senator declared and he
added that when the truth was known
everybody would understand that the publ
alton of the article by White was "a part
of political conspiracy 10 drive me out of
public life, to ruin me financially. because
will not do as other Republicans in Illi-
nois have done-place myself under the
absolute control and dictatorship of The
Tribune :" He declared that by subservi-
ency he could at any time have made his
peace with the newspaper
Senator Lorimer gave his version of his
campaign and election He declared that 1t
was on the suggestion OF Governor Deneen
that he had entered the field, and then only
after the Governor and ne had urged others
to make the race.
Tie Senator went back 10 the Blaine
campaign of 1884 and TO a ward contest in
Chicago for the alleged genesis of his dis
agreements with the newspaper, At great
Ienpth senator I.orime- described Chicago
political developments In 1902. he said.
governor Deneen, then County Attorney. and
other friends. urged him to make his peace
with THE Tribune"
when they were poor and In need of
help" he said. they were anxious and
pleased TO work with the organization. even
against the constant assault or the news
paper trust, but after they had become
prosperous and affluent they felt they could
stand the Iashing no longer, and ran TO the
rousnanor cover and have been suhservieaI
since that time"
Coming to the present time, ne declarea
that ''all OF the power or me city, county,
state and federal administrations nhuSr
the leadership OF Senator Hopkins, Governor
Deneen and Mayor Bussf' assembled INTO
misiit organization conoinsd 10 destroy Tile
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
POLICE HUNT FREDERICK
Accused Saloonkeeper Not
Found in Chicago.

Chicago, May 2s.-Upon receipt of teie-
gram from the Chief OF Police OF Springfield
asking for Senator Broderck's immediate
arrest tonight. Assistant Chief Of Police
Schrettier detailed detectives 80 hunt for
Frederick. The detectives had not found
Frederick az a iate hour.
Subsequent 30 the confession Of Repre-
sentative Charles 4. White. ana while the
Investigation which resulted III the indict~
nent Of ice o'Nei, Browne, minority
leader. was occupying States Attorney
Waynlaa. Broderick WAS questioned ana
cnphaticaliy denied al knowledge Of
brllsxy "a coanceuoa With the LogimN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
What a Newspaper Should Be.

The things that a newspaper should be
were pointed out. amid much applause, as
follows:
The newspaper is not a commodity to be
sold over the counter like drygoods and
groceries. 1t should be. as III were.
Keeper of the public conscience. it's rating
professional, like the ministry and the law,
not commercial. like the department store
and the bucket shop. Its workers should
be gentlemen, not eavesdroppers and scav-
engers. developing a spy system peculiarly
their own nor caring for the popular re-
spect and esteem.
The cover of the menu was a reproduc-
ton. reduced. Of the first page of Colonel
Watterson's newspaper A cut of Colonel
Watterson adorned the inside.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-29
HaIcyon, Innocent, Happy Days.

1 was engaged as general utility man
upon an afternoon paper in Washington
civ Each morning there was Laid upon
nv desk The New York Evening Post .
and THE New York Evening Express or
the preceding afternoon. part OF my
business was with pencil, paste and scissors
To riddle the contents of those two inter-
esting sheets For better attraction l
adopted the form of a daily New YORK
letter. Having no leg work 10 90 anu
fresh from my early coffee, with The
Post and THE Express" before me-
knowing all the local points and people.
nothing was easier than the filing OF an
ant column or two with 4 New York date
line l fairly revealed in my artistic fraudu-
Iencv 1t was so disguised in the warm1n 3
over process that for a long time the stuff
was regularly copied by the papers from
which Ii had been originally taken Those,
however were halycon, innocent and happy
days when genius had some chance and
virtue was it's own reward.