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The Paonia newspaper., 1911-03-17
Secretary OF War Couldn't Understand
Great Emaneipator's Enjoyment OF
p. v. Nasty while Waiting
for Election Returns.

Charles A. Dana, who himself had
the keenest appreciation OF humor.
was one OF the very few men asso-
cfated with President Lincoln In his
administration who understood per
fectly why Lincoln frequently turned
to the peculiar humor OF Petroleum v.
Nasty. or rejoiced In the witticisms
OF Artemus ward-humor that many
persons regarded as beneath the dig
nifty of n president OF the United
States to recognize. Mr.. Dana was
assistant secretary OF war In 1864.
Mr.. Dana used TO say that for a man
who had such an exquisite apprecia-
ton OF humor. Lincoln gathered
around him about as grim and sol
emn a cabinet as any president ever
had. Secretary Of State William II.
Seward possessed certain kind OF
humor and always viewed things In n
sunny light. But Secretary of the
Treasury Salmon p. Chase. Gideon
weiles. secretary of the navy. and par
ticularly Edwin NJ. Stanton. secretary
OF war. had no more sense or appre-
citation of humor. Mr.. Dana used to
say. than craven Image. Ana MT
Dana once told me of most interest
Ing. and from one point OF view. hu'
morous. incident illustrating both
Stanton's lack OF sense OF humor and
appreciation of the true character OF
Lincoln. Whether or not Mr.. Dana
himself ever printed the story l am
unable to say.
1T was on the evening OF presiden-
tial election day. 1864" said Mr.. Dana
The telegraph office in the war de-
partment had arranged to receive re-
turns from all parts Of the country
that could be reached by telegraph. AT
that time the war department was In
the old building some little distance
from the White House.
81 should say that about 10 o'clock
perhaps little later-Mr. Lincoln
The Paonia newspaper., 1911-03-17
No Dress-Suit For Garland

that IL was imperative that he should
choose a majority of his cabinet from
the group Of able Democratic senators
In congress. and he sent, in the order
named. for Thomas F. Bayard OF Della
ware. John G. Carlisle OF Kentucky,
L. Q. c. Lamar of Mississippi. Angus
tus H Garland OF Arkansas. and Of
fered them. respectively. the posts Of
secretary OF state. secretary OF the
treasury. secretary OF the interior and
attorney general
Senators Bayard. Carlisle and La
mar gave almost instant acceptance to
the Invitations of the president-elect
to enter his cabinet But when the
offer of the attorney generalship was
made to Senator Garland Mr.. Cleve-
land noticed that It was received hes
itatingly and almost as though the for
mer confederate senator from and for
mer governor OF Arkansas was going
TO give a peremptory but courteous
declination TO enter the cabinet
Now Mr.. Cleveland had a very high
regard for the ability and the charac-
ter of Senator Garland He knew that
the Arkansan was esteemed as able a
lawyer as any that had sat In the sen
ate chamber since the civil war. rank
ing in that respect with Senator Allen
@. Thurman of Ohio. who had left the
senate four years earlier. and with
Senator George F Edmunds OF Yer
mont. who was TO leave that body six
years later. Therefore. when he no
uced that Senator Garland hesitated
to accept the cabinet post. Cleveland
asked him point blank II he did not
think he should be willing to forego
his personal preference to remain in
the senate in order that he might
serve his country and his party to bet
ter advantage. perhaps. as attorney
general
To that question said the late
Daniel Lamont, who told me the anec-
dote. having had II from Cleveland di.
rect when he was that presidents pri-
vate secretary. Senator Garland re-
piled that he should esteem It a great
honor to serve as attorney general.
but that he ought not to accept the
offer without a clear understanding on
the part of Mr.. Cleveland of one OBJ
lection which he had to entering the
cabinet
81 am a student. absorbed In my
duties as senator and in some profes-
sional work said Senator Garland I
am utterly untitled by temperament
and experience to take any part in the
social life which is one of the charac-
teristics deemed essential II a cabinet
officer is to be successful do not
attend public dinners and l give no
dinners To do that would cause me
embarrassment"
Judge Garland said the governor
and he couldn't help smiling broad
ly-'all that need give you no concern
at all II will be understood between
us that your present manner OF life
is to be respected.
When Senator Garland heard this
cordial recognition of what he was
afraid would be regarded as defect
that would bar him from cabinet asso-
citation. he assured Mr.. Cleveland that
nothing would give him greater graft
fication than to enter the cabinet with
that understanding
Copyright. 1910. by f. ], Edwards. All
Rights Reserved)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-13
NO USE FOR SUBWAY TICKETS
Strange Man Denounces Foolish Lit
tie Bits of Pasteboard.

People hanging desperately TO straps in
the subway trains yesterday morning had
a momentary diversion when a small mes
senger boy went through the cars handing
out circulars calling upon every man with
good red blood In his veins to assert his
manhood against the oppression Of the
Traction trusts, subway and elevated"
which compelled them to buy foolish little
bits OF pasteboard' instead Of dropping
their nickels I'm the ticket choppers box.
Just drop your nickel In the box. and II
any Of the minions Of tho traction trust
dares to set his hand on you treat him In
good American fashion" added the cir
cular.
Arrested on a charge OF annoying pas
sengers and llttering no the trains, the lad
was taken to the Children's Court, where
he gave his name as Charles FuccI, Of No.
I7g 18th street. Jersey city. lie said he
and two OTHER messenger boys we're en-
gagged by n we'll dressed man TO distribute
the bits Of paper among the passengers.
Fucci was paroled by Justice Wyatt until
January Is 10 give the police a chance to
find the man VINO hired the boys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-13
RELIGIOUS RIOT IN BOMBAY
Troops Fire Into Excited Mob,
Killing i and Wounding Others.

Bombay, Jan. 12.-Troops called out
to-day TO quell riot fred several vol
leys into the crowd, killing eleven and
wounding fourteen persons.
Each year riots mark the celebration
OF the Muharram. the first month Of the
Mahometan year when trouble occurs
between the Sunnites, or orthodox Sec.
ton, ard the Shiahs the second great
division Of Mahometans great pro-
cession was arranged for to-day TO mark
the close Of the Muharram festival, but
this was prohibited by the police Riot
ing began and mobs gathered in large
force.
The police were stoned, and found
themselves unable TO stop the lighting.
Then troops were rushed TO the scene OF
the fiercest rioting, and orders were
given to fire on the mobs. II is probable
that many received minor wounds. in
addition to the fourteen accounted for.
The bodies of the killed lay in the streets
for a considerable time after the rioters
were dispersed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-13
DIX TALKS TO MILITIA
H pes 1t Will Always Outrank
That of Other States,

Albany, Jan. I2.-The thirty-third annual
convention of the National Guard Assocla-
ton Of the State Of New York closed here
tonight with a dinner IN the Zen EyCk
Hotel. at which Governor Dix was the
guest of honor and principal speaker
ut is my hope. and believe the ambi-
ton Of every officer Of the National Guard
and the Naval Militia" said the Governor.
that the militia OF the State Of New York
shall always rank highest In the list OF all
the states of the Union.
81 hope that the proposition to give the
field artillery an opportunity 10 obtain &C
tual practice at some such place as Mon
tauk Point may be accomplished. To get
the most efficient service out of the troops
TO encourage enllstments, 10 demonstrate
that the state appreciates service by the
organized militia, proper housing facilities
are essential Most OF your organizations
are I'm splendid buildings. admirably
adapted to needs: others. however like the
organizations at Olean. Newburg, Auburn.
Mount Vernon, Malone. jamestown and
the cavalry troop OF Albany. are In build
ings which are in constant need Of repairs
or are unsuited TO their requirements"
At It's business session the convention
went on record against the abolition OF the
militia council az recommended by Colonel
William G.. Bates. and in favor OF its re-
vision. Endorsement was given TO the pay
bill which Is before Congress. The propo-
stion OF changing the term OF enlistment
from five TO three years was referred to
the law committee.
An election OF officers resulted as fol-
lows: President. Colonel William Wilson.
Geneva; first Tce-president. Commander
Russell Raynor. New York; second vice.
president, Colonel Frank II. Norton. Brook
Ign: secretary. Lieutenant William r.
Wheeock, Albany; treasurer. Major David
Wilson, New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-13
WOULD EXTEND SEASON
Austin Says Protection of Does
Would Also Conserve Hunters.

Albany, Jan. I'm his annual report
transmitted 10 the Legislature tonight, ".
lie Roy Austin, the retiring State Forest,
Fish and Game Commissioner, goes at some
length into the conditions governing the
deer supply OF the state. 1t is recon-
rlended that the open season for hunting
deer be continued at present, or, If any
change is made, that the season be length
cred to include the first two weeks in No
vember, with the restriction that no does
be killed AT any time.
The protection Of does, II IS pointed out,
would conserve both deer and hunters. The
report says a hunter who stops before
shooting TO make sure that the animal at
which he fires is not doe il not likely 70
kill human being.
IL is recommended that some suitable
amendment should be made to the law
which would permit the possession and use
Of dogs for legitimate purposes In the Adj
rondack section. II is stated that proper
s. stem Of registration of dogs could no
doubt he made which would permit the Use
Of dogs for bird and fox hunting
The report shows the prosecution Of
53I cases with a recovery OF nearly $50
600 in fines. the largest return ever re-
ceived In the department OF game protec-
ton
A bureau Of inland fisheries is recon-
mended. 10 have charge OF the commercial
fisheries of the state not now under the
Jurisdiction OF the Bureau Of Marine Fish
cries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-13
MO SUCCESSOR TO WILSON
Choice at Princeton Later
Proctor Gives 100000 Outright
rBy Telegraph TO The Tribune.l

rBy Telegraph TO The Triburel
Princeton, y. J.. Jan. 12.-No successor
n Woodrow Wilson as president Of Prince
ton University was chosen at to-day 5
r.eeting o. the board Of trustees. II is
believed that the committee appointed last
October 10 look into the matter made a
preliminary report, but il contained moth
ing of A definite nature and beyond a dis
cusslon OF various possibilities for the
presidency no action was taken.
Judging from the present outlook IT is
improbable that a president will be chosen
iefore the commencement week meeting
next June
The resignation OF d. Henry van Dyke
as Murray professor OF English literature
was not accepted. a committee being APP
ponted TO confer with DR.. van Dyke.
William Cooper Proctor who offered
$500 600 for the graduate school year ago.
making certain conditions which were not
10 Dr Wilson and others gave
that sum outright to-day. The condition
on which the gift was reoffered last June
after the peaceable settlement Of the grad
uate school wrangle in the course Of which
the first offer was withdrawn, was that a
uary FOR the further endowment Of the
system OF Undergraduate in
struction. The trustees failed 10 raise the
second S500.0O0 by the beginning Of this
year. however, and some fear was expressed
that Mr. Proctor would again withdraw his
cift
The stipulation was waived by Mr.. Proc
ter when the circumstances we're explained
to him. Two hundred thousand dollars had
been raised, but most Of Il was for the
graduate school instead Of the preceptorial
system. with the Wyman Request. Mrs.
swann's Of 1926 900 and the Cleveland me-
mortal fund, the graduate school fund now
amounts TO over $4,000. 900. The plans for
the buildings, prepared by Cram. Goodhue
& Ferguson, were approved and their cree
ton will begin in a short time. II is ex-
pectod that they viii be ready for Occu-
nancy by September. 1912.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-13
GUSTS SHERIFF FROM ETNA
Court Orders Robin Concern Assets
Turned Over to Receiver,

Some question OF precedence Ha'I"s
arisen between Maurice Deiohes' appoinleN
receiver by the Supreme Court for tn'
,Ftna Indemnity Company one of the koolh
concerns, and the sheriff. who was alreaoy
IN charge OF the office Of the company SN
claim against it, Justice PAGE straishtenei
the matter out yesterday by ordering the
sheriff 10 turn the assets OF the company
in his charge over to the receiver on 'ho
payment of his fees
When Deiches went to take charge o' NO
office OF the .Etna Indemnity Company hs
found deputy sheriff in charge on claim
for $5.l10 held by the Derbyshire cones
Company. The Sheriff had advertised 10
sell the Office effects to-day to satisfy the
claim. But Justice Page ordered ns
sheriff 10 deliver over the Office and every
thing in II to the receiver on the psynens
II the sherifts fees OF sos. The Derry
shire Coffee Company will receive
money for its claim when the receiver sens
the assets. II there is enough left.
The same case was before Justice COZ
Yesterday in another form. The Deroy-
shire Coffee Company sought an injunctioh
restraining the receiver from interfering
with the sheriff Justice Goff denied the
motion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-13
TRAINS LOST IN DRIFTS
Fifty Passengers May Be starV'
ing in Montana.

Spokane. Wash. Jan. 12.-Alarm Is ie''
by railroad officials for the saiety y, '"'
passengers and crew OF Great moi t''e' :,
passenger train No. g. 1.-THE oregohiah'
and the crew Of fast mail No. = stalled
in the snow near Fielding MONT ~ 10
estimated that more than hfty persons
arc on the two trains. There IS no am
ing car on either train. Train NO IS
westbound and No. > is eastbouiu' DUH
run between st. Paul and the coast
The trains have been stalled SINCE
Monday. and the last communication
was message sent by telegraph early
on Monday morning, a binding snow
storm has ragged for four days NO mead
way can be made against the drifts until
the storm ceases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-13
MISS G0ULD'S FlANCE HERE
Lord Decies Has Bit of Trouble
Paying Duty on Costly Gown.

Lord Decies, the fance OF Miss Nivien
Gould, arrived here last night on the
Cunard liner Lusitania, with a costly gown
for his future mother-in-law, Mrs. George
Could. and found himself in rather. en-
barrassing situation with the custom Of
ficials.
When Lord Decies left this city on the
Mauritania on December II on the home
ward run Of her record breaking round
trip of twelve days he was commissioned
to purchase a certain gown for Mrs Gould
in Paris lie brought II with him last night
on the Lustania and included il In his
declaration. E'.F ~
When the value was given and an APP
praiser had passed upon it, Lord Decies
was informed that the gown called for a
duty of $500. He was satisfied. and offered
a check and several notes in payment, but
as the customs law requires cash in pay
ment Of duty Lord Decies felt somewhat
embarrassed. He explained that he had
only 500 IN cash with him, but he offered
checks and notes OF far greater sums than
$500 This was refused, however, and as he
did not care to seek a loan on the pier he
left Mrs. Goulds gown In the custody of
the customs officials and drove to the Wal
dorf-Astoria. lie will pay the duty to-day
and have the gown delivered at the Gould
home i'm Fifth avenue.
Lord Decies said that his visit was un-
expected and that accounted for the alb
sence Of members Of the Gould family on
the pier. Few persons on the Lusitania
knew that he was a passenger. He was
booked on the additional passenger list Of
the steamer under the name of Major
Beresford. He was accompanied by man
servant and much baggage. The examina-
ton Of his own baggage and the misunder-
standing over the payment of duty on Mrs.
Gould's gown caused him delay OF more
than an hour on the pier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-13
SAYS ROAD WOULD NOT PAY
Smith Central Vice-President, Testi-
aes at B. R. & E. Hearing

Albany. Jan. l2.-The Public Service COM
mission to-day continued to hear the oppo-
sition regarding the application OF the pD''
falo. Rochester & Eastern Railroad 10 con-
struct line from Buffalo TO Troy w :.
Kalman. assistant freight uatic manager
OF the New York Central lines, SAID tha'
the existing lines were capable OF handllhs
all the translate freight traffic.
A. H. Smith. vice-president and genera
manager of the New York Central 'eSu
fed that as competitor with the ten'iN
in carving freight from Buffalo 10 Aloahs
or Troy. the Buffalo, Rochester 4 has''
ern could never succeed. lie said that 10
carry the investment and maintain Us
credit the new road must earn gross IN
come OF not less than 10000" each yea
It's gross earnings mile would nave "
he from $4,000 to $4,000 or greater tuan
these Of 40 Of the leading and lohses'
established railroads In the country moi'
than two hundred miles In length
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-13
STEDMAN LIBRARY SALE
First Editions Fetch Highest
Prices at Opening Sessions.

Rock lovers and collectors Of rare manu-
scripts gathered yesterday al the hrst and
second sessions OF the sale Of Part | OF the
late Edmund Clarence Stedman's library
or association and autograph collection.
held at the Anderson Auction Comrany's
rooms. No H. East 18th street. Miss Laura
S,edman. the poets granddaughter, and
Dr. George NJ Gould. who cOlaborated
with her I'm the publication OF his memoirs,
were present at the sale, as were Miss
Stedman's mother. Mrs. Arthur Stedman;
DR.. Charles NJ Dana Charles NJ. Wnches-
ter, f. W Morris, George ID. Smith.
charles SessIer and many others we'll
known in the world OF literature.
THE Story of a Bad Boy by Thomas
Bailey Aldrich, first edition, Of which
only twelve copies were printed. brought
the highest price at the afternoon session.
George ID. Smith paid s126 for II. The same
buyer obtained for $6l a first edition OF
"rhe Queen OF Sheba," a presentation copy
from the author. printed in Boston I'm 1917.
Others of Aldrich's works bought by Mr..
Smith included his "XXXVI Lyrics. and
XII Sonnets," for which he paid S33; From
Ponkapog TO Pesth," $50; Mercedes and
Later Lyrics" s3l, and a presentation copy
Of Judith of Bethulia," A2
one Of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's
poems, her own copy, with her marginal
corrections written in ink and signed,
which she presented TO her friend, Mrs. r.
G. Kinney, brought the highest price of the
day II was sold at the evening session for
5000. The volume was presented to Mr.
Stedman by Mrs. Kinney. and II contains
an autograph presentation inscription.
George u. Smith paid s97 for the original
draft of a speech delivered by William
Cullen Bryant at farewell banquet, sup
posedly to james Russell Lowell. An auto
graph letter signed by Robert Browning on
July %. 1855, with the addressed envelope
vas purchased by the same buyer for sj4
George II. Richmond obtained for siS an
unpublished autograph letter signed by
Elizabeth Barrett Browning and addressed
TO Mrs. r. c. Kinney For another letter
by the same writer hs paid SAT so. and s47
for still another dated 1856 Tho total for
the two sessions was S,o22 90 The sale
continues this afternoon and evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-13

OF which marked the beginning Of Robins
public troubles. pleaded not guilty yester-
day to an indictment charging perjury. IL
Is charged that he swore falsely In making
a report to the State Superintendent OF
Banks regarding the assets Of the North-
ern Bank
On September /, 1910 the Northern Bank
was asked by the state Banking Depart
ment 10 make a quarterly report OF the
banks resources and liabilities at the close
of business on August 81. 1910 The repors
was prepared and verified by Brewer az
vice-president.
7, "a aIIeged that Brewer svore the items
in the report were true. II was reported
that the aggregate amount OF the specie.
legal tender. notes and notes OF national
r5nks al the close Of business on August
n Uas s9ae 405 %. It is further alleged that
the actual amount Of specie, legal tender,
etc was only $50. 15T 81; that Brewer knew
that IN be true. and that the difference was
a long overdue check drawn on the North
ern Bank by the Bankers Realty and Sc
curity Company, a corporation owned ~
Robin
The check was for s56,247 25 and tbs
charge Is that Brewer carried this cheek,
under Robins orders. on the bank S hooHs
as n cash item
Brewer went To the District Attorneys
office yesterday, accompanied by his coun,
sci. Arthur p. La Far. of No. o, wan
street. He appeared before Judge swan,
in Part | OF General Sessions. and Jokeu
with one Of the court officers while MY
counsel, the District Attorney ana "
Judge conferred regarding the amour.
bail In which he should be held me
amount was finally fixed at s6cV. II
supplied at once by surety Co'Hp""'
Brewer was quickly at liberty
In urging reduction Of the ball from
& noo the amount at first asked by ms
District Attorney, Mr.. La Far said inst
Brewer had tried to help the county prose-
cutor, going to him voluntarily and max AK
ing frank statements. Mr., Whitman sa"
the indicted man had made statements !"
him and had rendered some assistance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-13
MOSS ON CLASS DISTINCTIONS
Thinks Well Dressed Spitters Should
Be Arrested Too

Magistrate Moss IN the Morrsania
court yesterday. deplored the class dis
tnction which he said existed in the arrest
ing OF persons for splitting in public. IF
/ saw the President OF the United States"
Numbered the magistrate. splitting in pub
lie and I were an officer / would arrest
him" Then turning TO the patrolnen in
court, he told them it was about time they
brought In some OF tho tall hat" men
who persisted in splitting when and where
th$y felt like it.
The magistrates wrath was aroused by
the case of an Italian laborer who had
been arrested for splitting on the Wendover
avenue station of the Third avenue IA 8"
He pleaded ignorance OF the law and was
fined 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-13
FIGHT FOR EX-SULTAN' GOLD
Report Revived that Abdul Hamid Has
Deposit in New York Bank.

Berlin. Jan. 12.-The Turkish government
will have 10 make another fight for pos
session of the A.5OO,O00 deposited in the
Reichsbank by the deposed Sultan Abdul
Hamid. Several months ago the Imperial
Supreme Court decided that the bank must
surrender the funds 10 the present govern
ment Of Turkey, but now number of pri-
vate individuals, including a son-in-law
of Abdul Hamd. have applied for at
tachments in connection with actions
brought against the depositor for damages
sustained at his hands I'm Turkey.
The report that the Turkish government
has located another deposit of the former
Sultan in a New York bank is revived.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-01-13

in noighboring towns all his life. He was
by turns farmer, teacher. and travelling
shoemaker and was known far ana "lde
as a man who never grew OLD, being
active at the age of 100, and having rec
ord Of walking twelve miles day at the
age of lightweight. He was the Oldest
grange member in the world and also the
oldest Democratic voter, having declared
on the occasion Of his last birthday that
he had been a Democrat 103 years.
Up to the age of eighty-fve Mr.. Dunton
was a constant user of tobacco but at that
time he "swore of" lie had held all the
town Offices and was a member of the
Legislature seventy years ago this winter.