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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
CORONER'S STORY ON SELF
Sixth Prisoner for Croton Lake
Murder Might Have Been First.

Now that II ~ all over. Coroner a. q.
Squire. 81 Ossining. who has had charge
Of tho investigation into tho circumstances
attending the murder OF Mrs. Mary Hall
al Croton Lake n few weeks ago. tells tho
following story. which he got through
questioning Salvatore di Marco, the sixth
go to his trial on Monday in the Supreme
Court at White Plains
Shortly after Di Marcos arrest in Brook
Ism last week Coroner Squire asked him
how he got away so easily, while the other
five were soon captured. The italian as
sured him that he walked TO the Yorktown
station OF tho Putnam division OF the New
York Central Railroad and rode 10 New
York
But didn't YOU meet any one on your
way from the scene of the murder 10 the
station" asked the Coroner.
"Oh yes. met big automobile fun OF
officers and reporters on the road They
were going to the house.
We'll. didn't they stop you and make
you give any account of yourself and where
you came from?'
Sure: they asked me what my national
fly was, ana told tnein was oio,
then | gave them all some apples which |
had picked up in an orchard, and then they
went on their way"
The Coroner does not deny that he was
the driver OF the automobile, which was
his own. He had no idea that the man
who gave them the apples might have been
the first Of the gang arrested instead Of
the last.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
MADE ROOSEVELT LAUGH
Former President Treats OICta-
tor Warning as Huge Joke.
PRENDERGAST SURPRISED
Politicians Sure Barnes Incident
Will Not Change Situation
in This State.

Politicians who know william Barnes. ir.,
the chairman OF the Republican State Com
mittcc. said yesterday that they did not be-
licvc that either the authorized" or 'unau'
thorized" views Of the state chairman, tho
first published in some afternoon news-
papers and the others given out formally
for publication. would change the situation
In this state.
His views have been known for some time
10 those who have kept I'm touch with him.
but the Progressive leaders in tho party
declare that whom the proper time comes 1t
will be seen that they are I'm control OF me
organization and that the delegation from
this state to the national convention will 9e
for the denomination Of President TAFT.
Although the personal comment on the
President and Theodore Roosevelt attrb-
utcd 10 Barnes I'm tho Unauthorized
statements was repudated nv him. he was
said to have told friends Yesterday that he
was not sure but that the incident had been
good thing 1T has stirred things no,
ne was quoted as saying.
Am ] coming home like DICTATOR
said Colonel Roosevelt on his return from
Boston yesterday. II was his only COM
ment on the Barnes statement In which
the Republican state chairman was report
ed 10 have said that the former President
was seeking to become "A dictator.
When the reporters met him at the Grand
Contra. Station he began 10 chucklc ne
minute the Barnes affair was mentioned.
Not 4 word on Mr.. Barnes, general poll
tics or anything else he said. but II
am to he a dictator. does this look like a
dictators Homecoming
The former Presidents wide smile was I'm
evidence all the time. and nc seemed 20
think that tho dictator warning was 4
mighty good joke.
II do not expect that the remarks IT
Barnes will have any effect on tho chances
of success in this state" said Controller
Prcndcrgast. ono OF the Brooklyn leaders.
Il am surprised to See what he said. lie 10
strong organization man. and ] would
not have thought it Of him"
Controller Prendergast thought that tho
attitude taken by Mr.. Barnes might make 4
change I'm the state leadership advisable.
Other leaders. however, do not intend 10
allow themselves 10 be drawn into any fight
over personalities. They hold that Mr..
Barnes IS strong, aggressive campo en-
manager and believe that when all f. said
election Of President Taft after the conycn-
ton.
There f. not going TO he any row. said
Samuel S Koenig. president OF the Repub-
licanS,ounty Committee MI. Barnes told
me he did not say what he was quoted as
saving. and ! had 10 stand on that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
ASKS FOR SMALLER SALARY
Corporation Counsel's Assistant
Gives Up $4,000 Job.

Because Of physical inhrmites. Theodore
Connoly. one Of the chief assistants IN the
Corporation CoUnsers office, has been trans
ferred At his own request 10 q place In tho
department where the duties are not Us
arduous a. In his old place, and thus vol
unfairly gave ZIP salary of $1,000 year
for one of 5000. For some years Inc has
been in charge Of all the appeal work.
Corporation Counsel Watson granted ar.
connoly's request with reluctance and eX-
pressed the hope that his health would
soon enable him to return to his old place.
In an adjustment Of salaries in the Cor
poration Counsels Office the Board of Estl-
mate yesterday abolished the $1,000 assist
antship. two places at $500 each, three at
$3.50 and two At $500 each. and estab-
lshed three At $500 two at 5000, two al
s. 900 and two al 1900
Terence Farley and Edward j. McGol-
drick have been raised from the 5000 "a
the $3.50 class. The others to be benefited
under the changes have not been deter
mined by the Corporation Counsel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
CITY COMMITTEE OFFICERS
Republicans Select John S. Nc
Keen as Chairman.

The Republican city Committee was re-
ORGANIZED for the coming year at a meet
ing held at tho Eldcrado Seventh avenue
and 52d street. last night Charles ;. De-
yov having declined reelection because OF
mis- dnties as County clerk in Kings john
:. NcKeon was elected chairman. Mr.. Nc
Keon Is clothing merchant IN Williams
burg and was formerly president of the
Union League CLUB 81 Brooklyn.
The other officers elected were as follows
Frank IL Bowers, first vice-president. III.
Lindc. second vice-president; Alfred Il.
Simonds third vice president; Christian
Wicland fourth vicc-president; VI. j. Kane.
nth vicc-president; Charles Il LeEow.
treasurer: John Boyle. IT,. secretary; John
J. Plunkctt. assistant secretary and Mark
X Graf. assistant secretary.
Samuel :. Koenig, chairman or the Re
publican County Committee in New York
County. wa elected chairman Of the execu-
tive committee Of the city committee, which
is composed of one member from each Of
the Assembly districts in the county and
the officers Of the city committee
Collin IT, Woodward acted as temporary
chairman and John Boyle, the temporary
secretary. called thc ron Of the 1850 mem
bers of the committee in exactly fifteen min
utos by the watch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
TELLS HOW SON WAS SLAIN
Mother on Stands Repeats Dying
Words of Victim.

Mrs. Henry Page, a gray-haired widow or
Richmond. Va, shed tears yesterday af.
ternoon in Judge Swaun's courtroom, Gen.
eral Sessions, while she narrated the dying
words of her son, Harry, uttered in ward
OF tho French Hospital few days after he
was shot through the abdomen At Tenth
avenue and 33d street on April 10 last.
"What did he say on tho morning Of The
last day. inquired Robert Z. Manley, As
sistant District Attorney.
"Jo said. Mamma. ! am dying; then he
kissed me and told mo why he was shot.
He said he was standing on tho corner
when that man lpointing to Fillppo Cor
dillo. the prisoner came up and started
an argument with him. 4 struck him,
mother he said, and then no shot me- d"
said Mrs Page. in tears.
Cordilo was indicted for murder iu the
first degree. lie was represented by Fran
els +. Garvan, former Assistant District
Attorney He was allowed to plead guilty
of second degree murder. Mr.. Garvan told
Judge Swami that his client had been IN
this country six years and couldn't speak
a word Of English.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
TUBERCULOSIS CUBA'S BANE
Generally Healthy Condition Laid
to American Occupation.

Tuberculosis is now the most fatal dis
ease In the island Of cuba, according to
DR.. William Guilfoy. OF the Department Of
Health. who has Just returned from trip
there. The death rate from contagious
diseases. however. is low. Smallpox has
gone the way OF yellow fever under pres
ent sanitary conditions.
Or GuilfOy represented the Department
of Health at the meeting I'm Havana OF the
American Medical Association recently. He
found the white plague" hourishing with
no such concerted action ar is prevalent IN
this country 10 control it. Fresh air IS not
appreciated.
To the excellent sanitary work done I'M
dor the supervision Of this government
when occupying the island Or. 'iuilioy
thinks. Is due tho present generally healthy
condition throughout the island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
STICKS TO 4 PER CENT RATE
Emigrsnt Industrial Savings Bank Dc
clares Half Yearly Dividend.

The trustees Of tho Emigrant Industrial
Savings Bank, which on July ] had tho
largest deposits OF the savings institutions
I'm the state. have followed the action of the
trustees Of the Seamen's Bank for savings
few days ago 10 deciding 10 adhere 10
the 4 per cent interest rate, and have de-
cared a halt-ycarv dividend OF per cent
on deposits, payable on January l.
The trustees OF the Greenwich Savings
Bank yesterday declared the double rate
first fixed by them az the July l interest,"
period Of 1910, and will nay scmi-annhal
interest at the rate Of per cent year
on all deposits 500 10 81 go and "a 81 per
cent on ail balances over $1,000 Two banks
OF Brooklyn, the East Brooklyn and Green
point Savings banks, have decided TO pay
interest at tho ~ per cent rate Tor the
current half year An the savings banks
Of Brooklyn have for several years held u"
the per cent raLl-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
GAS WORKERS RIDICULED
Their Grievances Called Tom
mvrot" by Consolidated.

The statements Of grievance made on the
part Of Henry Kane, president 81 tho Gas
Workers Union. and Calvin Wyatt, general
organizer Of the American Federation OF
Labor II. j. Heating, special organizer, and
others who are cooperating with the union
organizers. we're declared by representa-
five Of the Consolidated Gas Company yes
terday to bo without any foundation.
in the first place" no said. $50 far as
there being 80, 900 gas workers In the city
there are not 20, 900 gas workers in greater
New York, including Coney Island and all
other suburbs The statements about griev-
ances are tommyrot. We are not dischars-
ing men for belonging 10 union, and are
not worrying over statements and com
p1alnts about conditions which do not OK
Ist"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
EDWARDS COMPLAINS TO MAYOR
Says Refuse Is Thrown Into Streets.
and Waldo Is Sent to Rescue.

Commissioner Edwards. OF the Street
Cleaning Department, complained ~ Mayor
C;synor yesterday that the work Of his de-
partmeut was being rendered douby hard
because much rubbish and garbage was
thrown into tho streets instead of being
placed in the proper receptaces. In many
places, too. cans ilIed with ashes and other
refuse were wantonly dumped into the
street
''Nill you be 20 good As TO consult with
Commissioner Edwards" wrote the Mayor
10 Police Commissioner Waldo ascertain
the localities in which this occurs and then
set Il watch upon II and sec that the abus,
be brought 20 an cndr'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15

District Attorney he would not try 10 shut
out the scarborough episode aud for
moment tho opposing counsel seemed at
the point OF going at each other Judge
Ray raped his Cavel and NJ. Vorhsus
said that he was only expressing his own
opinion.
well. YOU had better 20 out in the cor
ridor 10 express your opinions. where can
deal with YOU replied Mr.. Dorr IN anger
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
Empty Stockings
To Be Filled

rrbera are ono hundred Of them. on
,,,b ~ q chiId's name. orr address and
= reoiest that the fllled stocking be
ra,urped 70 us by December 20 for dis
trlbution.
zach will hold mittens. stockings,
~ oatnr underclothing doll on girD.
or a toy az a boy). game ana some
candy.
n you desire To make happy boy
ar a girl who is not Yet on santa 'laus
list please call or send TO inc a !, =; /.
mg,ce for stocking. II viii cost less
u'a, a. oo to IN one. VI YOU cannot call.
srud n contribution and We VII act ds
/ your agent
,.,prur SHAW MNTrGS. Treasurer
noon ~. to5 Cast END street
MA, ,ORk ASSOCIATION ioh IMpHON-
INC TUE CONDITIONS OF THE fooR
IL. FULTON CUTTING. President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
MASONIC HOME INCORPORATED
Grand Lodge of State to Maintain
Sanatorium at Monticello.

Justice Giegerich signed yesterday a Ger
tncato of Incorporation of the Masonic
Home. at Monticello.
The purpose of the corporators is 10 es-
,shlisb and maintain a home and country
sanatorium for worthy. aged and sick mem
ire IN good standing Of lodges under the
jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge OF the
state: to shelter and provide Tor those
worthy Masons who, through old age or
sickness. are unable to protect ana care
for themselves. and to give them all com
forts and pleasures OF home In their
declining years. Another object is to ncul-
cate a spirit OF charity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
WANTS CITY TO REMOVE STooP
Gets Order Directing McAneny to
Show Cause for Failure to Do So.

Justice Glogerich issued yesterday an
order directing Borough President Nc
Aneny TO show cause why his department
has failed 10 remove the stoop of tho house
at No. - East sd street Samuel II. Moss
runs rubber stamp business In the base
ment at that address, and I'm his petition
for writ Of mdndamus he said the
stoops of all the other houses IN the block
had been removed. but, despite repeated de-
mands to the Commissioner Of Public
Works, the stoop he complained OF re-
mains.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
LAWYER TO GET $500 PLACE.

Charles <. Dewey. County Clerk elect NJ
Kings. announced Yesterday that ne would
arpoint HUGO Hirsh counsel to tho County
Clcrk. at a salary Of $500 a year Mr..
Hirsh succeeds Robert RI. Roy who ~
the present counsel to Henry p. Molioy.
Mr. Hirsh has practiscd law in Brooklyn
tlirty-nine years, and has filed many pub
lice offices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
HEADS DEMOCRATIC CLUB.

Justice Thomas f. bonnelly. Of the city
court. has been elected president OF tho
National Democratic club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15

~ lSENENrS. AND SUBSCRIPTIONS
~ = iftUns recsi, ed A. their Uptown once,
urtuin4 bFraoNsy, between 36th and 9Th SITS.
--ia =. 2 oclscL D. m. Announcements received at
va,rtsl opinS branch of1ces a. regular once rates
G. .,.ss!2ck 2. m, VIZ 26s sth ave, e. cor
~ oss - nfh ave. cor. i2th 81 10l East 18th
west i2q IT.. between 7th and sth ayes. .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15

Not only has the purchaser OF one OF
these instruments got something, OF
which he may be genuinely proud, but
the manufacturer absolutely protects
his interests in every way.
We don't sag that price shouldn t enter
into the purchase of an instrumentIom
price is q dangerous basis to work on
if YOU allow it to influence your ludg-
ment of what artistic worth means to
your permanent enjoyment OF the
finest music in the home. $500 -,
TIL 0te,I;po Ruildin1 is filled with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-12-15
Sterling Pianos

the atmosphere of Christmas. 1t is
pleasant and an educational place TO
visit whether you are purchaser or
not
And gou are Arrays welcon'e.
In used pianos We, of course, have
many unusual opportunities.
Pianos at rerg little prices that are
much safer to buy than the so-called
cheap new ones.
Our terms are made to suit any
pocketbook. Easy Monthly Poy-
mems
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-02
KILLED BY CYANIDE
Hut Who Administered Poison Still L
NINktcr<.

Cumberland. Md, January THAT
Miss Grace EloSser and her fiance
Charles Il. TwiGg. died OF cyanide
poisoning, was established to-day by
chemical analysis Of the stonachs Of
tho dead girl and man. Further than
this little or no light has been thrown
upon the mystery OF the deaths of
The two. whose bodies We're found by
the mother OF tho girl seated upon Il
sofa in, the parlor of the Elosser home
yesterday.
The theory OF double suicide is de-
olared Impossible by the family and
friends OF Miss Elosser and also by
those who knew and last saw alive
the man who was To have tonight
made her his wife. The authorities
are working upon the theory that MUIR
der may have been committed States
Attorney David y. Robb went to-day
TO Kcyser, W. VA. the late home of
TwiEE. in connection with the case.
hut nothing is known Of tho result OF
his visit. The remainder OF box Of
candy and some chewing gum found
in the I;losser home will he examined
for traces OF poison, hut "a all the
other neithcrs of the dead girls family
ate from the box of candy without SUI
ferinr Inconvenience little is expected
from this.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-02
SESSION STARTS WEDNESDAY

Few Matters OF Importance Before
North Cnrollnn General Assembly
charlotte, n. c., January 1.-The
only matters Of Importance scheduled
Tor the bicnnia. session Of the North
carolina General Assembly. which con
Nencs at Raleigh Wednesday. arc tho
propositions to amend the States anti
trust law and 10 render NOR. stringent
II possible tho prohibition laws. viola
lions of which have become so nag
RANT NJ Ia demand Legislative action
democrats control both branches ~
a large majority. and w. c. Dowd. puh-
Usher OF the Charlotte News. Will nroh
AMY lie elected Speaker OF the House
Win little opposition. The speaker.
snip Will be settled in caucus to he
ncld tomorrow night. Governor iitch-
m VINO was elected on an antitrust
platform viii urge more drastic anti
trust legislation. the statute euactrd
az tho last session being matcrIo
niodihcalion Of the Governors idea.
More stringent prohibition legislation
seems certain. and this will he aimod
~ inc near beer saloons
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-02
CANNON TO OMIT RECEPTION
Illness of Daughter CompcIs Spcnkcr IN
NbnnilOn AnnunI Amir

Illness of Daughter CompcIs Spcnkcr =,
.>bnndon AnnunI amir.
Washington, January 1.-Sn.al5op
tannon's New Years reception. an M.
fair which has been annually observed
in his Washington homo since his cleo.
ton as presiding omccr of the House
has been Cancelled. because of the nj.
ness of his daughter, Miss Helen Can.
non.
Tho Speaker and Miss Cannon left
here Immediately after tho holiday ad
Journinent of Congress for their home
In Danvllir. Iii. Miss Cannon has boon
I'll with severe cold most of the time
since then. ana she telegra phed hero
to-day that it would be impossible for
her 10 hold tho reception This year.
which means omission of that custom.
as size always presided at tile yocial
affairs In tho Speakers home.
She Is acting undcr a physicians or
dcrs. it being feared that her illness
may develop into pneumonia unless she
observes proper precaution. She will
remain In her Danville home. but the
Speaker who is expected here to- NOR
row. has not changed his plans, so far
as known. and will attend the New
Years reception in the White House
Monday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-02

of tho Montcleir congregation. who Is
2 a., wholesale lcwoler. Iiodc % ,contri-
shape of number OF articles from
MS stock in trade This started the
%, nalb rolling, and other Jewellers mado
ike gifts. The result Is that MIR. Por-
tor has received about $500 in gems.
which have taken on somewhat OF
the characters of 50 white elephant"
me minister confcsscs that he does
not Know how to convert tho icwelry
INTO cash. He says ho has no desire
TO pay license ana onter into com
petitlon with icwclry stores of River
SIDE: IT was suggested that tho goods
might be given to tho man who builds
the church. but IT Is believed tho con-
tractor may be avcrsc to such col
lateral At last accounts Mr. Porter
stu held the jewelry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-02
FIVE CORNERED AFFAIR
Democratic Editor Enters nnce for
United states senate.

Democratic Editor Enters nnce for
United States senate.
Wheeling. W. Va. January 1.-'Gha
rontest among Democrats for the seat
now held In tho United States Senate
by Nathan 70. Scott. Republican, oil
Wheeling, is now considered as five
cornored with the enrolment OF John
j. Cornwell. an editor Of Hampshire
county, as receptive candidate. MIR.
Cornwcll was defeated as candidate
for Governor In 1901.
An uncertain feature OF the situation
Is the possibility that ex-Sccretary OF
state William II. Chiffon, of Charles
ton. may enter the contest
The contest appears chiefly to be be-
tween Clarence w. Watson, Fair
mont coal operator. and John T. Nc
Ciraw, of Grafton. for many years
Democratic national committeeman.
and In 1892 the unsuccessful patty
nominee for Senator against scott.
Tho other two candidates arc Law
renee Tucrncy, n c1al operator Mt Blue
field. and Andrew Edmonston, Of Wes-
ton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-02
Tluics-Dispaich Bureau.
log North Sycamore street


The city Of Petersburg Will this
Hy t1fj.p90. f.juds 10 this amount fall
due III iuuc, ANA viii be retired i'll cash
from moneys and securities In the
finkInE fund The Finance Commit
tea Has !"r some time been cndcaNpr-
Inc - bay Ia some OF these bonds in
advance bnt SiiiioiIt avail The bond
ed indebtedness 90 the city j. si3jg.-
oFn. aga ms, wnich IS the sinking fund
asset OF about s5c40c0 Tie bonded
debt was considerably Increased dur.
tng tic last several years by the ca
tcns!vo system az public Improvement
~ HhicE tic tity engaged, and by the
huildinS ~ several modern style rri'-
Of 'ho sinking fund wil 30 sufficient,
Il is cNpcctch, 10 retire al future ma
tlliug bonds Of the city.
Thc Increase In the values OF real
and perEonal property under ~" recent
asscssuien; viii largely increase Tic
citys revenue THIS year
VERY rrnspcrnu. lerT.
In" wear iHi6 WAS an cNccrdinElv
pr"sp.rnus enc for peterSbGrr In all
The iin"S of business. wholesale. re;ail.
Misunderstanding etc. business was
largely inelcased. ANA IN values APP
ina anu icbbine especially were ac-
tive. With largely Increased outputs
Reports Indicate no exceptions to the
rule or improved ana Increased bus-
mess petersburg will sell l0.0Ou.Uou
/ pounds 81 tuhacc" this wear. and las,
Year dealers in this rity handled .npu,
a,"p.Ner bags of peanuts valued at 81
50n,1 900
/ Tic banking institutions as showr
| Us the handsome dividends an az ,hc,r
/ declared during each quarter OF ths
H"ar did Il lhrgcly incrcaacd husinosp
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-02
QUEEN HELENA FALLS
Stumblcs While Giving children New
fcnr's Kisses.

Rome, January during the re-
oeption OF the senator's and deputies
hy King Victor Emmanuel and Queen
Iielcna at the Quirinal to-day. it was
no,ivcd that the Queen appeared to he
suffering considerable pain. Her
Majesty explained that she had had an
accident. lust before midnight she
vas making her way to the rooms OF
her children to give them New Years
Kisses wien she stumbled on the stair
case and fell. injuring her left arm
The King rushed to tho assistance OF
the Queen. who assured him that it
was nothing serious. but added: 81 am
sorry that New Years begins badly"
To this the King rctortcd: lust the
contrary. so the old year finished bad
ly with your fall the new year begins
well. because YOU arc not hurt"
\ physician was called and placed
the arm in splints.