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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
DETAILS. CAM0RRA CRIME
Informer Accuses Prisoner Of
Numbering CuocoN.

ViterbO Italy, May 5-Mariano de Ger
naro. who. it is alleged. was the first 10 at
tack Gennaro Cuocolo stabbng him with
a dagger. to-day confronted Gennaro Abb
batemaggio. his accuser. As the two stood
before the judges bench to-day Abbate-
maggie stated what he afHrms was the
part played by De Gennaro I'm the tragedy
at Tore del Greco on the evening Of June
> 1905 He said in substance:
De Gennarc was armed with dagger
and also carried ~ his pocket a kitchen
knife. which had been taken surreptitiously
from the Cuocolo home This knife was
later placed in the right hand Of the dead
man 10 give the Impression that Cuocoio
had been killed in a duel When the as
sassins accompanied by CuoColo. reached
the spot selected for the murder DE- Gen
naro suddenly drew his dagger and stabbed
the victim. Cuocolo attempted 70 defend
himself with penknife. and wounded Cor
RADIO Sortino on the hand. but he was soon
overpowered Nicola Nora also stabbed
him. and Antonio Cerrato struck him over
the head with his cane. When Cuocolo
ceased 10 breathe De Gcnnaro placed the
kitchen knife in his hand, while others took
ring from MS HuSfl' anu - '''i "
the latchkey to his apartments
DE Gennaro then went to the inn OF
Mimi a Mare to report the success OF theH
mission 10 Enrico Alfano. while the others
went 20 the Cuocolo home and murdered
Maria Cuocclo."
Abbatemaggios confession has been sup
ported by the carabneers.
De Gennaro denied every incident OF An-
batemaggios story. and emphatcaily pro-
tested his innocence Of the crime.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
FARWELL TO RUN CONCERTS
Park and Dock Department
Music Under One Control.

In announcing Yesterday his plans for
music IN the parks of the city this sum-
mer Park Commissioner Slower said that
Arthur Farwell. who has charge Of the
Dock Department concerts. would also have
the park concerts under his supervision.
If the Board of Estimate grants an extra
appropriation OF s20Oo for music asked for
by Commissioner Slower the latter will have
at his disposal $4,000 for concerts for. Man
haitian and Richmond. Brooklyn has only
$4,000 for music, and $4,000 IL all that is
available for The Bronx. which borough.
according to COMMISSIONS Higgins, il
unusually musical"
The principal scene Of the park concerts
in Manhattan will be the Mall in Central
Park Commissioner Slower wants 10 have
seven concerts a week a this point. be-
lieving II will be the best place for nigh
class music, and also may result In saw
ing of money because Of bargain rates the
: Commissioner is seeking 10 make with the
musical union.
Unless the extra $4,000 is forthcoming
the concerts on the upper east side Of
Central Park will not be instituted. Neither
will Staten Island have all the ten concerts
which the Park Commissioner has planned
shall be set aside for that borough.
Last year there were sixty-one orchestral
concerts and go band concerts, at a total
cost Of 81 494 The majority Of the con-
certs this year, as last will ne Of a clas-
steal nature in the boroughs under the care
OF Mr. Slower. Commissioner Higgins OF
The Bronx. however. plans 10 stretch his
$4,000 10 the limit with mixed programmes.
for in his borough the "old home tunes"
are almost as popular as classical music.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
OBITUARY.
JUSTICE EDGAR A. SPENCER.

Gloversville y. Y. May 5.-Supren1e
Court Justice Edgar A Spencer. Of the 4th
Judicial District Of New York State. died
al his home early to-day following a gen
eral breakdown. The funeral. which Will
be held here on Sunday afternoon. will he
attended by many Of the justices OF the
Supreme Court Of the state
Judge Spencer was born at Cherry Valley
Otsego County. in 1Si7. He removed 70
GIoversville in 1870 where he took up the
study Of law. being admitted TO practice
in 1876 He was city Clerk Of Gloversyille
in lS76-'77. and for several years the attor-
ney for the city. In 1898 he was elected
from the 2lst Senate District 10 the state
Constitutional Convention. by which he was
made member Of the committee on
cities In 1895 he was appointed a member
Of a commission of FIVE By Governor Nor
ton 10 devise a uniform charter for third
class cities.
Judge Spencer was for many years
member OF the state Bar Association He
was nominated for the Supreme Court
bench by the Republicans OF the +th Ju-
dicial District at Saratoga on June q, 1901
nv unanimous vote after the convention
Nd been in a deadlock for four days he
US elected by an overwhelming vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
FISHERY TREATY DELAY
U. S. Charged with Breach OF In
ternational Honor.

ottawa. ont May 5.-"rhe United States
has committed n breach of international
honor I'm falling. during the last two SEES
sions Of Congress. 10 enact the boundary
waters fishery regulations. which, under the
treaty. they were in honor bound 10 adopt,
declared j d. Taylor, Conservative mem
Der from British Columbia, in Parliament
this afternoon
Mr.. TAYLOR asserted that under the terms
Of the treaty the regulations drawn by the
commissioners from Canada and the United
States should go into effect without amend
ment He declared that Canada should ME
protest with the British Ambassador a.
Washington.
Replying for the government, MT. Bro
deur Minister Of Marine. said that the at
tention OF the British Ambassador had
been called 70 the matter. The treaty en-
tered into by the United States. he SAID
nrovided that the regulations drawn up oy
the two commissioners should be adopted.
The United states Senate claimed a right
IN review the regulations. however. The
minister deprecated the ''intemperate IAN
ouage used by Mr. Taylor. He did not oe-
lieve there was ground for formal protest
Mr. Borden. Opposition leader asked II
Canada was bound 70 accept the amended
regulations
certainly not" replied Mr. Brodeur.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
THOMAS ACHELIs WILL FILED
Mary Requests to Institutions Here
and In Bremen.

Many public requests 70 German institu-
ticns and organizations in this city and in
Bremen we're made in the viii Of Thomas
Achelis. OF the drygoods commission arrn
or Frederick Victor & Achelis The tesla.
tor died in Bremen on April :. leaving an
estate estimated az several million dollars.
his interest IN his firm being t.50l1o. Tho
will was filed yesterday IN the SurrocateG
office
To nineteen institutions in Bremen he left
requests thar aggregate 1000 marks His
public requests In this city were German
club. $500. German Society g go. German
Hospital 500: Metropolitan Museum 81
Art. 500: German Evangelical Lutheran
Church. o, Brooklyn. $3.50. German Won
ems Society for tho Aid ~ INDECENT Ger.
man Families. $500 and Germania Cub. 90
Brooklyn. $500
To one employe Of his firm lfr. Acaelis
left 1900 marks and 70 another 500. whiie
his coachman and his housekeeper receive
1900 and 500 marks. respectively. The
residue OF the estate is left 70 the three
brothers and three sisters z the tsstator.
while George A-helis one ~ the brothers.
receives an extra $1,000 TO express thereby
my recognition Of the difficulties he has
had 10 overcome in carrying on his bust.
ness"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
PRAISE FOR MRS. LINCOLN.

captain "Jack' Crawford. soldier, scout
and poet recited some Of his own poems
last night at meeting Of the Mary Todd
Lincoln Memorial Association. held at the
waldorf. The association will eventually
erect a building in memory Of Mrs. Lincoln
Al Sayre College, Lexington. Ky. Norman
Hapgood said that since one could not
think Of Lincoln without thinking OF
sympathy. of unity IL was appropriate that
the first memorial ~ his wife should BE-
erected in the South In the town from
which she came. a letter from william q.
stoddard. once known "a Mrs Lincoln's
secretary" pictured her az a woman much
misreprescnted and abused Mrs Lincoln =
course i'm the White House, he wrote. was
admira bic ana patriotic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
Praises Mr.. Taft's Peace Work.

Referring 70 President Tafts address
wear ago when he expressed hope for
peace among the Pan-American republics
Mr.. Carnegie said:
Thus. the President first invitation 70
establish a reign Of peace was properly
made to you. Much has taken place SIN .
then. He recently held out the owe
branch of peace and IL instantly was &C
ceDted by the other branch OF our Eng
lish-speak king race with such enthusiasm.
NOT bv one. but oy all parties, that TO-DAY
we have every reason 10 believe tnat war
as means Of settling disputes between
Inc two branches Of our race VIII soon
become a crime OF the past.
In returning thanks 70 the nations
through their diplomats present. for the
honor bestowed IN him, Mr. Carnegie
asked them to accompany the expression
with the ardent wish on his part that
prompt action should be taken by the
twenty-one republics toward establishing a
reign Of peace oy adopting President TAFT :
policy Of submitting all disputes 10 arbl-
tration. lie added
Perhaps. when the foremost and most
successful apostle OF peace mas concluded
his first compact of peace. abOlishing war
within the wide boundaries Of our English
speaking race, be will turn again 10 our
sister republics, begging them 10 draw
closer to each other and by suitable
treaties covering all disputes render IL I'M
possible that our sisterly. peaceful rela-
lions can ever again be disrupted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06

isle from cutting a drain pipe over v,,o.
dispute Rad arisen. She stated in the
witness box that all the plans for ~,
"oIA Whatever on her husbands Yorksh,r.
anu Cumberlandshire estates had to he .,,h
ri't'eu to her. down TO the smallest de,.u
ana that II was she and not her hrsh..s
VINO decided what should be done and -,
should not be done Although the oar, ,,.a.
the nominal defendant. he was no, -
r9aced In the witness box. so thorourb,,.
apparent was II TO judges. counsel and i,,r,,
that ne had nothing to say about the NO,
ter. mai
win all that. he was far from heinz, q.
mere nonentity. but. on the contrarv ,o
was the most accomplished artist in tho
peerage. He was the senior trustee 80 ,ho
National Gallery was a frequent ovbi,,i,o-
al the Royal Academy exhibitions. esnecioi-
~ previous To his advent to the far,i,,.
honors, and at one moment there was a
discussion about electing him TO member
snip or the Royal Academy
his widow is practical agriculturist
ana one OF the most successful farmers IN
England. She has repeatedly won gold
medals for the excellence OF the CATTLE
when she exhibits at the ROYAL Agricultural
snow in London each year. has introduced
'he most up 10 date and scientific methods
CT cultivation on the family estates has
personally superintendent everything. is most
KIND 10 the people that she emplovs and
'rVes and rides all over the country in the
most unpretentious fashion taking thor
oush interest in all the cottages on the
estate and is acquainted with every man.
woman and child for miles around
castle Howard is a magnificent place.
equalling according to some. surprising ac-
cording TO others. the Duke Of Marlbor-
oushs Blenheim Palace. and designed like
the latter by the famous architect. Sir John
Nanbrugh \ more majestic pile Of its
peculiar style does not exist in England.
ana II would not be easy 10 match II out
OF Italy The Castle Howard estate in
Yorkshire has been in the possession of the
family Of Lord Carlisle since the founda-
ton Of the branch Of the Howard family Of
which he is the chief by Lord William
Howard. the fourth Duke of Norfolk
youngest son, who married the heiress Of
Lord DaCrc. owner Of Naworth Castle. in
Cumberland. the ancient seat Of the Dacre
family and Of Hinderskelfe. the site Of
hich is now occupied by Castle Howard
MARQUISE DE FONTENOY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
RECIPROCITY "DAMNABLE' .
Bitterly Attacked by a Leader and
Premiers Of Two Provinces.

Ottawa, ont, May "a bitter ATTACK Oh
the Fielding Knox reciprocity agreement
was made tonight by r. l.. Borden Oppo-
sition leader. in the course Of an address
al a dinner attended by all the Conserva-
tive members Of Parliament and the Pre-
miers OF two provinces
The reciprocity proposals. he declared
are the most mischevoUs and damnable
that have ever been made to Canada.
President Taft. he said. recently COM
mended reciprocity 10 the American people
on the ground that # would prevent the
establishment OF a system Of preferential
trade throughout the British empire. That
alone. he asserted. was sufficient 20 con-
denim the whole proposition in the minds
of loyal Canadians and British subjects.
Premier Mcbride. Of British Columbia
Premier Hazen, OF New Brunswick and
Robert Rogers. Minister OF Public Works
in Manitoba asserted that their respective
provinces We're opposed to the agreement
on the ground that it would lead 10 the
separation of Canada from Great Britain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
CHARLES G. CLARK.

rngIewocd. y. j., May 5.-Charles G..
clark for many years third vice-president
If the American Express Company. died
IN dav az his home, in Dwight Place. He
was born In Newport. near Herkimcr' y. T.,
on Julv ,. 1877. He went into the express
business when he was twenty-three years
old. getting employment with Wells & Co.
q buffalo. arterward known as the Ameri-
can Express Company. He went to New
York. and rose step by step until he be
came treasurer of the American Express
,.,mpauv and then third vice president. He
was treasurer for nineteen Years. resign
trr- about eighteen months ago.
NJ clark married on February j.. ls9i.
Miss Frances Kathern. Of Herkimer. She
d cd in MAY. 1850. He leaves two daughters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
DEAD MEN ACTIVE MEMBERS
Mccall Forgot When He Reintro.
duced Academy of Arts Bill.

Washington. May 5.-Seven dlstin-
guished Americans. now dead. are named
among the active members of the Amer
lean Academy OF Arts and Letters in a
bill creating that body introduced in the
House to-day by representative Mccall.
OF Massachusetts. When the Academy
was originally proposed these members
were living, and in presenting the bill
10 this Congress revision Of the per-
sonnet was overlooked The seven were
Samuel l.. Clemens. Of Connecticut;
Charles f. Mckim. Of New York: Rich
ard Watson Glider. Of New York; Ed
ward Everett Hale. Of Massachusetts;
Julia Ward Howe. Of Massachusetts;
Francis Marion Crawford, Of New York,
and John La Fargo. Of New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
COMPROMISE OF NOBLE VILE
Charitable Legatees Give Ul
$4,000 for Relatives.

Boston. May Judge Morton. Of the
Supreme Judicial Court. this afternoon
signed a decree allowing a compromise Of
tho will OF Elizabeth ~ Noble, Of Mans
field. widow Of wealthy New York bud-
ness man. who left an estate OK nearly
100000 a large part Of which was be-
questhed TO religious and charitable assoc1-
atoms. BY the terms OF the compromise
the charitable legatees relinquish $4,000.
which is 10 be divided among the contest
ants. who are heirs at-law and next OF kin
Of the testatrix.
Mrs. Noble died in 1909 az the see of
ninety-four Her grandnephew. Victor II.
Stoddard. OF Melrose. and other relatives.
to whom amounts varying between soo ana
%oop were bequesthed. flied contes. on
the ground that Mrs. Noble was mentally
incompetent a. the time the will was
drawn. in 1901
Among the benefciaries are the New
York Society for Improving the Condition
OF the Poor. the Children's All Society o;
the City Of New York the Now York La
dies Home Missionary Society Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. the Humane
Education Society Of Boston end the state
Association Of the Young Mems Christian
Association OF Massachusetts and Rhode
Island
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
CARNEG|E'S PEACE MEDAL
President Taft Presents 1t for
Pan-American Union.
GIFT OF 100000 MORE
To Complete Grounds of Peace
Temple-Many Diplomats
Join in Honors.

Washington. May 5.-After receiving a
geld medal presented by twenty-one Amer
lean republics. hearing the words the
American Republics to Andrew Carnegie
and "Benefactor of Humanity" Andrew
Carnegie to-day announced he would give
100000 in addition TO nearly NON'OD al
ready given toward the erection OF the
Pan-American Union Building. 10 he used
for the artistic completion Of its extensive
grounds.
President Taft. Secretary Knox and hum
dreds Of persons prominent in diplomauc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
ADVERTISING AGENTS ELECT.

The executive committee Of the recently
organized Association Of New York AdveT-
Using Agents has elected the following Of
hcers: Chairman. William II. Johns, vice
president OF the George Batten Company
vice-ckairman. Ralph Holden. president Of
Calkins & Holden. Inc. secretary -treasurer.
Frederick II. Siegfried. president and treas
urer Of the Siegfried COMPANY The other
members Of the committee are W. Il. Hine.
vice-president Of Frank Seaman. Inc, and
n r.. LesaL. president Of the II r.. Lesan
Advertising Agency. The object of the
assocfation is Ito promote good advertis-
INC and 10 cooperate with other organiza-
lions ~ that end.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
LAMBS SELL GAMB0L SEATS
Auction Results in a Premium of
$4,000 for FRIDAYS Affair.

The Lambs sold the boxes ard orchestra
chairs for their public gambol which is 70
he held in The New Theatre on the after
noon OF Nav -, in the Hudson Theatre
yesterday afternoon FOR a total premium
OF 5000 Joseph r. Grismer paid 800 for
the first box and Henry Smith $40 for the
second.
Others went 70 J. p. Greenhut for SIS,
Joseph Brooks for SlS5. Henry Blossom for
$40. John l.. Goldlng for $40. Alfred Selig-
man for $3.50 William Collier for sl25. Geor-
gta Game for slO5 and Blanche Bates for
500
Henry p. Harris paid go each for two
orchestra seats and Leo Ditrichstein bid 80
for two chairs
The auctioneers were William Collier JEFF
ferson de Angels, Douglas Fairbanks. Rob
ert billiard Thomas 4. Wise and Wilton
Lackaye Joseph r. Grismer shepherd Of
the Lambs, presided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
AVIATOR CIRCLES CAPITOL
Beachey Does 1t for First Time
Flies Above Dome

Washington. May Ascending At Ben
ming racetrack this afternoon. Lincoln
Beachey flew over the eastern section Of
Washington and circled the Capitol high
above the dome This feat began Wash
ington's three DAYS aviation meet II is the
frst time that an aviator has circled the
Capitol in 2 heavier than air machine.
When here several years ago Beachey flew
over the city ia dirigible, encircled the
Washington Monument and the Capitol.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
WHAT IS GOING ON TO-DAY

Free admission 20 The American Museum IT
den
r,,,cbeop or the Mozart Society. Hotel Actor.
=. ~.
,,.e.,., ~, m. cathedral League ~ the DO
go ~ Sew York. synod House. on the
c.tb.drlI grounds. Amsterdam avenue
ana tieth street. p m.
Meeting OF the vassar Students Aid Society.
Hotel plaza. 3.l3 2. m.
Woman suffrage parade. j7th street and Fifth
'", ,,cnue 10 Union square. 80 p. m.
semi.annual luncheon u the Brdscwater
'''' club hotel Brevoort. p. m.
n,,,,r n, the Evening High school princi-
pals and teachers Hotel Astor. $50 .. m.
Review Of the ID Battalion Naval Militia,
Ncv YORK. b. Governor DIX. armory 5
..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
SHUTS OUT BILL COLLECTORS
Appellate Division Sustains Apartment
House Janitors.

The powers Of the 1anitor OF an apartment
house We're passed on yesterday by the
Appellate Division Of the Supreme Court,
which decided that he has the power to
compel bill collectors 10 use the basement
dumb walters. instead OF entering the house.
The case was that OF Emil G. Brandlin,
who sued Lucius II. Beers for 5000 as a
result OF trouble he had with the janitor
al No 652 West 10th street There was an
argument, and the collector was thrown
into the street. suffering physical damage.
besides having his clothing torn. The APP
pellate Division held that a person has no
right 10 enter an apartment house unless
he has the permission OF the owner or the
tenant whom he seeks. The case was dis
missed in the city Court. which is now
upheld after the Appellate Term Of the
Supreme Court had granted the plaintiff
a new trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
"BocCACCIo" JOYOUS OPERA
Italian Company Cheered Justify in It's
Production

Suppes "Boccaccio." once one Of the
most popular OF light operas, was sung in
New York again last night. and the large
audience gathered in the Majestic Theatre
shouted itself hoarse with delight. II was
decidedly the best performance that the
Italian Comic Opera Company has given
so far.
The comic element especially was well
brought out. and Signor Bruno was ex-
cellent in the title role AS for the music,
IL is as fresh as when it was first written.
Why. oh. why. doesn't some manager re-
vive II in English? The enthusiasm Of last
nights audience should make Broadway
managers ponder
The company will move next week to the
Thalia Theatre. in the Bowery. as previous
bookings interfere with its stay In the
Majestic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
TO TRY HOPE" DIAMOND CASE
New York Jeweller Fails 20 Get Judg-
ment AGAINST McLeans.

Washington, May Holding that the
affidavits OF Edward b Mclean and his
wife. Evelyn Walsh Mclean. in defence
Of the suit Of Cartier the New York
,eweller. to recover $4,000. the purchase
price of the celebrated HOPE" diamond.
are sufficient In law. Justice Barnard. Of
the Supreme Court OF the District OF
Columbia. TO-DAY declined To grant the mo-
ton Of the plaintiffs for summary judy
ment He declared the McI.eans enuued
Ia have "A Jury pass on the matter.
ioinder of issue probably will be filed
by counsel for the jeweller and the case
will take us place on the trial calendar.
While the McIsans contended In their
answer that Cartier misrepresented the
value 81 the gem. superstition a. 10 the
in fortune that has followed the owner
shin OF the diamond Is said 10 have
something 10 do with the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
cOeTMEN WILL WEAR PENAMAS.

The letter carriers Of this city will have
tl,is summer the comfort Of Panama hats,
,.ricb will replace the heavy caps worn
h,.,arto all the year around. The change
80 due 10 Postmaster Morgan. who lad
heen a postman. and knew that the heavy
can caused great discomfort TO the men in
hot weather A committee Of letter carriers
se,ected the style Of the hats to be worn.
- o contract was awarded calling for the
delivery Of the hats at the end Of this
o,,b The letter carriers will appear on
,ro etreets I'm their new headgear about the
middle Of June.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
EXHIBIT OF COLOR PRINTS.

The loan exhibition OF japanese color
prints which is being held under the
auspices OF tire Japan Society OF Ne"
York will be continued until Friday even
ing. May 10. II was the original intention
~ those interested 20 close the exhibit
last night but on account Of the large at
tendance the extension OF time was
deemed advisable The exhibition Is In
the Fifth Avenue building, Firth avenue
and I'D street. the doors being open TO the
uublic from 10 a. IN. to p. m. and on
SUNDAYS from | 10 p. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-06
,,e uINKINs ASKS SEPARATION

r,s,ico Norschauser IN White Plains yes
-, adjourned until Saturday, May %,
q, rouotkeepsie. the case OF Mrs. Sunna
tIo~ris Iunkins. who is suing her husband.
tho reported head Of Westinghouse
Church. Kerr & Co for separation and ali
mony.
The Iunkinses lived in 30. 2s2 Primrose
avenue. Mount Vernon. Mrs. Junhns al
legged in her suit that her husband fire.
quenty beat her, and that a. result her
body often bore marks ana OrNlSes'
Tunkins denies all her Allegations