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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
]. G. ROBIN AT HEARING
Gross Examines Former Secre-
tarv. Then Returns to Tombs.

Joseph G. Robin. who is IN the Iomns
awaiting sentence at the end OF October
came out of prison long enough yesterday
to cross-examine Frederick K. Morris. once
his secretary in the bankruptcy proceed
ings before Referee Stanley W. Dexter.
For the first time in these examinations
the State Banking Department was repre-
sented In it's interests in the Northern Bank
by the law firm OF Breed. Abbott & Nor
gan. WHO have replaced Rollins & Rollins
as attorneys OF record in the case.
The examination was not productive Of
any new facts. though Robin tried hard, as
he has done on former occasions, TO in
volve Morris il contradictory statements.
When William c. Breed asked for more
time 10 familiarize himself with the records
the hearing was adjourned until septem-
Ter q
Robin, who looked well said ne felt IN
perfect condition, and that his main worry
was how TO secure his creditors and these
of the Northern Bank from loss. His coun-
sci. G. s. p. Kleeberg, said that one Of
the first actions TO be brought by Robin on
his own initiative would be a reopening
of the case against the Fidelity Develop
ment Company, which obtained from Jus
tee Gavegan ruling last week favoring
its contention that the $4,000 note made BY
il to the Northern Bank was invalid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
TO ATTACK WIFE'S ANSWER
Bancroft Divorce Case Promises
to Prove Sensational.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.

Wilmington Del, Sept B.-The tactics 10
be employed for John Bancroft. jr.. IN MS
fight for a divorce from his young wire
Madeline Du Pont Bancroft, on sensational
statutory grounds developed to-day at the
opening OF the September term of the 81
periof Court When the case was reached,
counsel for the young husband asked that
IL be passed and said he would shortly
make a motion that portions Of the plead
ing (the answer OF the wfe) be stricken
out AS he named no time for this pro-
cedure the court did not fix any date
The counter suit for divorce brought by
the wife on similar grounds formally went
over because OF failure to serve legal notice
on the husband. He-is still missing, and Is
said 10 be in Seattle. Counsel 10 Mr.. Ban
croft admitted tonight he would attack
the wife's answer but refused 20 specify
what part lie would endeavor 10 have
stricken out The answer is particularly
strong in asserting Mr.. Bancroft has no
right 70 assume the infant son, which ne
disowns and makes codefendant, is not his
child. II is believed this is the part prin-
cipallv the husbands lawyer will try 10
have expunged.
John c. Bell, OF Philadelphia, Attorney
General OF Pennsylvania, the wife's coun-
sci will make n vigorous night against any
abridgment OF the answer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
MCNAMARA LAWYER ACCUSED
Harrington Charged with Con-
tempt in Dynamite Case.

Los Angeles, Sept. ia warrant charg-
Ing John r. Harrington, a Chicago attor-
ney. allied with the defence or the Nc
Namara brothers. with contempt of court
for having refused 10 answer questions
before the grand jury was issued to-day.
The warrant, according TO Arthur l..
Vietch. Deputy District Attorney, is the
first Of a series planned by the prosecu-
ton TO stop alleged attempts 10 intimidate
or influence witnesses for the state at the
coming trial OF the alleged dynamite users.
The warrant was issued after Mr.. Nietch
had fled with the Superior Court cita-
tion IN contempt against Harrington. ac-
cusing the attorney of having refused TO
answer questions concerning an alleged
attempt to influence Mrs. Lena 1ngersoll.
II was al Mrs. Ingersol's boarding house
that the - B. Bryce" said now 10 have
been ]. b. Mcnamara, was a guest prior
n the blowing up Of THE Times" building.
Mrs Ingersol identified Mcnamara as j.
B. Bryce
Many witnesses have reported To us
that they are being annoyed by persons
who wish 10 brighten them or influence
them in other ways said Mr. Nietch TO-
night. The result was that we are forced
m proceed with the contempt charges
against Harrington
Attorneys for the defence denied that
anv one connected with their side had tired
ia Influence any OF the states witnesses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
KEEP VIGIL FOR WILD MAN |
Dogs To Be Placed on Maniac s
Trail in Woods.
NV Telegraph 10 Tho TrI6unc- :


South Norwalk Conn, Sept B.-Lamps
are lighted in every home in Wilton to-
night and in many cases vigils are being
kept. through fear Of Tony Sabine, the
demented man, who has shot two men,
killing one. besides engaging in a running
fight with constables. Two months of hum
ger and exposure. together with haunting
fear Of capture, have turned Sabine into a
wild man.
From the time he shot his brother-in-laN
in New Canaan and afterward killed Harry
II Maudlin, jr, Sabine has been living IN
the woods. He has outwitted the united
efforts Of the scte. county and local OFF,
cials. He lodged the trap set by posse
which took up his trail after he made his
appearance in the yard Of Herbert 3 Os-
den on Saturday afternoon, shooting MS
pigeons and eating his corn.
This afternoon the wild man showed up
near New Canaan. five miles 10 the west
ward where he was tracked down IN the
woods by Edward Ferris. a woodsman.
He caught up with Sabine as he was ABOUT
TO enter the cellar OF an abandoned mousse
and reported his work to the officials. Men
were sent TO the place, but Sabine had he'd
Trained police dogs are to be placed upon
the scent at o'clock tomorrow morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
NEW FIRE FIGHTING AUTO
Johnson Seeking Aldermen s
Consent to It's Adoption.

Fire Commissioner Johnson has asked
the Board of Aldermen to consent 10 the
substitution Of gasolene-driven truck for
the present fire engine. The new piece of
fire lighting machinery has been subjected
to a thorough test, and according TO those
who watched 1t perform it was not found
wanting.
The test was held on Monday of last
week at Twelfth avenue and 18th street,
and was witnessed by the Fire Commits
sioner and his Fire Apparatus Board. con-
sisting Of Deputy Commissioner Farley,
Department Chief John kenlon, Battalion
Chief Howe and Captain Demarest, in
charge OF the repair shops.
The first demonstration showed that the
new apparatus could be driven through me
streets al the rate OF thirty-five miles an
hour and yet be brought to a sudden stop
in case OF necessity. The Boards report
praises the engine highly and says that IL
passed every test successfully
The gssolene engine weighs 1880 pounds
and develops lbs horsepower II is manipu-
lated by d chauffeur. and by a simple
change of gear after the machine stops ar
hydrant the power is switched from the
wheels 10 the pump.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
MOB ATTACKS POLICEMEN
Try to Rescue Prisoner Accused
of Stabbinq Woman.

A man who gave IFS name as Barney
Smith. an ironworker, of No. ass West ssth
street. is locked up in the West 9th street
station. and Pstrolmen Henry Freedman
and John schaefer are nursing bruises as
the result Of their battle with mob OF
negroes and whites who tried 10 take Smith
away from them after. they charge. hs
had stabbed Margaret Hill, a young me-
gress, at 18Th street and Eighth avenue
last night
PatSolman Freedman was strolling ~
Eighth avenue when he sighted vhss
looked like a promising riot. A crowd Of
negroes and white men, whose Wild swings
at each other were occasionally further
enlivened with bricks and bottles, wers
swrlng about some central object which
the policeman couldn't see.
Freedman had fought his way into the
centre Of the mass and collared smith,
who. the Hill woman was crying out. had
stabbed her Instantly the mob joined
forces and fell upon the policeman. Pat
ronan Schaefer, OF the old West nth
street station, who came along in plain
clothes. pitched in to help Freedman, and
the two men battled their way across two
blocks 10 Tenth avenue, where the crowd
gave up the fight and dispersed
Smith is held on a charge Of felonioUs,
assault. The Hill woman exhibited bent
corset steel, but was not hurt badly
enough to be sent to a hospital. Smith
says the trouble started when the nesresS
tried to stab him with a hatpin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19

Sullivan. Ulster, Greene Columbia and
Schoharie shall compose the 9th District.
TWENTY EIGHTH-The county OF Al
bany. 8nd the LIST. I'd. Sd, 4th. 9th. 9TH. Sth
9Th, 10th, 18th and 18th wards OF the city
OF Troy, az now constituted, shall compose
the 2sth District
Rensselaer, except the 1st, I'd, 3D., 4th, 6th:
7th Sth, 9Th. 10th, 18th and 18th wards OF
the city of Troy. as now constituted sha
the counties Of washington Saratoga ana
Warren. shall compose the 18th District
THIRTTETH-The counties Of Schenec-
tady. Montgomery. Fulton and Hamilton
shall compose the 10Th District
THIRTY-FIRST-Th counties OF Essex,
Clinton. Franklin and st. Lawrence shall
compose the 3lst District.
Four Counties in 32d.
THIRTY sECOND-The counties Of JEFF
ferson. Lewis, Oswego and Madison shall
compose the 32d District
THIRTY-THIRD-Thc counties Of Oneida
and Herkimer shall compose the SD DIS
trict.
Otsego. Delaware. Broome. Chenango and
Cortland shall compose the Gath District.
THIRTY FIFTH-The county OF Onon-
daga shall compose the 35th District.
THIRTY SIXTH-The counties Of Cay
uga, Wayne Seneca. Yates and Ontario
snail compose the 18th District.
RTY-SEVENTH-The counties OF
Tompkins. TiOEa, Chemung, Schuyler and
Steuben shall compose the 9th District
THIRTY EIGHTH-The list. I'd, 80 and
attn Assembly districts OF the county OF
Monroe. as constituted by Chapter I2I OF
the laws Of 1907. shall compose the 3Sth
District.
THIRTY NINTH-The 9th Assembly Dis
trict OF the county OF Monroe, as consu-
tuted by Chapter 727 Of the laws OF 1907
and the counties If Orleans. Genesee,
Wyoming and Livingston shall constitute
the 3oth District
FORTIETH-The county OF Niagara and
that part Of the county Of Erie comprising
the towns Of Grand Island. TOnawanda,
the city Of TOnawanda and the 10Th, 2lst,
22d 2gd. cath and 25th wards Of the city
of Buffalo, as now constituted, shall COM
pose the 10th District
FORTY FIRST-That part of the county
OF Erie comprising the towns OF Amherst,
CheektOwaga and the Sth, 9th. 10th, llth,
18th. 18th. 14th, 18th. 10th, 18th, 18th and
18Th wards OF the city Of Buffalo, as now
constituted, shall compose the 4lst DIS
triCt. ,
county Of Erie comprising the towns or
Alden Aurora Boston, Brant, Clarence,
Golden, Collins, Concord. East Hamburg
Eden Elma. Evans, Hamburg, Holland
Lancaster, Marilla, North Collins New
stead. Sardinia. Wales. West Seneca, the
citv OF I,ackawanna and the lst' %. 30:
fth, 5th 9th, eth. 2Gth and 9th wards OF
the CITY of Buffalo as now constituted
shall compose the 42d District
FORTY-THIRD--The counties OF Chau-
tauoua CattarauRus and Allegany shall
compose the 43d District.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
J. L. MOTT TO GET s181, $50
Court Denies Injunction Sued for by
DR.. William Il. Allen.

Justice Bischoft decided yesterday against
Or. William H. Allen, director of the Blu
reau Of Municipal Research, on his motion
for an injunction restraining Controller
Prendergast from paying an award or
$1,000 and thirteen years interest. amount
ing 10 $3.50 more, 10 Jordan L. Mott.
The award was fixed by the Board OF
Assessors. and arose from the construction
of the approach 10 the Third avenue bridge
across the Harlem River. The approach
was built in front OF the j. L. Mott Iron
Works, the damages arising from a change
OF grade in the street.
DR.. Allen said in his petition. which JUS
tice Bischoff denied, that there was no
change of grade, and that Mott was late in
presenting his claim. The court said that
DR.. Allen did not present sufficient case for
an injunction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
MUNICIPAL CONGRESS OPENS
Mayors Fitzgerald of Boston and Har
rison of Chicago Speak.

Chicago. Sept. s.-Mayor James Fltz-
gerald OF Boston and Mayor. Carter II.
Harrison OF Chicago Joined in plea
for better civic government and conditions
to-day at the opening Of the international
Congress and Exposition Ihey spoke 10
an audience composed Of the chief eXecu-
tives of hundreds Of American and foreign
cities LII.
Mayor Fitzgerald compdIcu me cl'tes ol
Nortbsrn Europe with leading cities in the
United States, and said that in thouHa nd
wavs the European cities could teach leg,
sons which American municipalities shouid
he eager 10 learn. Mayor Harrison adj
vocsted the abolition OF party lines In The
election OF city officials as the most ef-
fective method Of obtaining better munich
pal cOnditicr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
CONSIDER Mr.. LAMBERT ACT
Ministers Take Up Matter Of His Con-
nection with Aston Force Wedding

Providence. Sept 1s.-The action Of the
Rev. Joseph Lambert. a Congregational
minister OF this city. in marrying Colonel
John Jacob Aston and Miss Madeleine T.
Force was discussed az a meeting OF the
Providence ministers of the denomination
to-day. and it was decided TO leave the
matter in the hands OF n committee OF
three. to report at the next meeting OF the
State Society of Congregational Ministers,
on October 16 Mr. Lambert spoke briefly
I'm defence Of his act.
Chicago. Sept. 1s.-The recent marriage
of Colonel John Jacob Astor to Miss Made
leine T. Force Is termed an "affront TO
decency and the sanctity Of the marriage
relation" and the Rev Mr.. Lambert the
Congregational minister who performed the
ceremony, is censured, in resolutions adopt
ed to-day at the weekly meeting OF the Con-
gregational Ministers Union, OF Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
ESCAPED MURDERER CAUGHT
Recognized by Train Dispatcher from
Newspaper Descriptions.

Columbus. Ohio, Sept. ls.-7Mchael sobo-
leski. the Lucas County murderer who es-
capped from the penitentiary yesterday az
ternoon clsd In garments Of the wardcns
wife, WIS captured to-day about 1870
o'clock at Delaware, TO which place he
says he walked, by Clarence Meyer, chief
dispatcher OF the Columbus. Delaware &
Marion Railway.
Mr. Meyer had gone downtown on
traction car and when he alighted at Lin
coin street SOboleski asked the way to a
railway station. Mr.. Meyer recognized the
man from the description. at once seized
the convict and after a struggle succeeded
in taking him 10 the police station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
DELAWARE WEDDINGS HELD UP
Vacancy in Secretary of State Office
Stops Licenses.
- Telegrn1h % Ia Tribune.

Dover. Del, Sept. IS. 60 All marriage
licenses in this state are held up. and It is
impossible that sny can De legally issued
until the present vacancy in the Office Of
the Secretary Of State is filled. The Gov
ernor promises TO make an appointment
on Wednesday. but the situation is fur
Their complicated because the law requires
that the new Secretarys commission shall
be signed by the Secretary OF State
This is impossible because of the death
of William T. Smithers. The law makes
no provision in this emergency
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
GIRL OF Is KILLS HERSELF
Grief at Delay of Her Marriage Cause
Given in Note to Fiance.
TBy Telegraph to The tribune.

Cleveland, Sept Is - Grieving. because
she had 10 postpone her marriage. Eliza
beth Nemeth, sixteen years old, killed her.
self to-day with revolver she had taken
from her fances trunk Her two brothers,
who we're ir the room adjoining her bed
room. found her body
The pos'ponement OF her wedding was
caused by the Illness Of her married sister.
Her mother. Mrs Martin Nemeth. was IN
able 10 attend to the household duties at
home and so Elizabeth could not be mar
ried until her sister recuperated. A note
written to John Koxsar, her nance, ex-
planned the action. It read
Dear John-I cannot bear 10 wait longer
10 he married. It's postponement has
broken my heart. Do not blame yourself
ELIZABETH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
NO GOLF IN LENoX ON SUNDAY
officers Forbid Games, but Players Say
They'll Persist and Defend in Court.
IBy Telegraph 10 The Trihur

tBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune
Lenox. Mass, Sept ls.-The Board Of
selectmen Of stockbridge sent a deputy
sheriff and village police officer 10 the
Stockhridge Golf Club. Of which DR..
Charles McBurnev is president, and Or.
Henry c. Haven, Walter Nettleton and
Peyton Van Rensselaer, are officers, Sum-
dav afternoon and told a dozen prominent
Gotta gers that they must stop playing golf
on the Lords Day.
For a number OF years Sunday golf has
been played. but the number OF players has
grown. and complaint was made TO the ON
cials Several golfers intend 20 play next
SUNDAY and. II arrested, TO defend the case
~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
LEAVE TOWN AT SAME TIME
Absence of Young Man and Won
an Disturbs Congregation.

Bloomfield. n. J., Sept 1S.-Memoers OF
the fashionable Watsessing Methodist
Church here are discussing with much IN
terest the disappearance OF two prominent
members OF the congregation who left
.ovn about the same time last Saturday.
The absent ones are Mrs. Fannie smith
wife Of Norman Smith, and William Bo~lS-
er. IT.. for years a close personal. friend Of
the Smiths.
Mr.. Smith, who is an invalid admitted
to-day that his wife had gone away. and
that she had told him OF her intention to
leave him Il will forgive her II she re-
turns" he said she was always good
woman
Mr. Bowkers friends say they do not
know where he went
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
PHILADELPHIA BANK FAILS
Tradesmen' s Trust Co. Had Sl,328, 600
Denosits at Last Report.

Philadelphia, Sept. lS-The Tradesmens
Trust Company. with capital OF SooWo
and deposits when the last report was
made Il sl,s2SOOo. closed its doors this
morning. Peter Boyd. a widely known at
torney. is president, having succeeded
Mayor Samuel n. Ashbridge in the office
when the latter died.
The company issued the following state
ment;
To the Public. The board or directors
Of the Tradesmens Trust Company has
decided to close the doors OF the lnstltu-
ton In order TO protect the deposltors VINO,
IN the Judgment Of the board, VIII receive
dollar for dollar.
The institution is solvent Its assets
properly administered will pay lts entire
indebtedness and leave a surplus tor us
stockholders The assets are largely IN
shape OF mortgages and advances on real
estate and while we'll secured cannot De
realized upon at once Therefore, as
precautionary measure In the interests
primarily of the depositors the above ac-
ton OF the board was decided upon.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
N"1 MEYER LONDON.
of COunSel Tor the l mon
Z HAD DTCnN

Chairman. Joint Conference COMMITTEES.
Tie committee OF the employers and thu
committee OF the union were In session ALI
day yesterday and a good part Of the nighc
IN separate rooms at the Victoria Hotel.
Some agreement on the basis formulated
by the lawyers may be expected to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
PLAN TREATY OF PEACE"
Dressmakers' Strike May Be
Ended To-day by Lawyers.

The negotiations between the Merchants
Society Of Ladies' Tailors and DressmakeTa
and the strikers, which were called OF on
Saturday, were resumed at an early hour
yesterday morning as a consequence OF .
disinterested third party
julius Henry Cohen, who was the lawyer
for the Cloak and Suit Manufacturers'
Association during the cloakmakers' striks
LAST year. was retained on behalf OF the
Merchants Society In the new negotiations,
and Meyer London, the lawyer for the
union, represents the strikers.
The lawyers agreed on the following
protocol as a basis sor the negotiations,
which was submitted to both commtteesr
In reply to your communication OF to-
days date we submit the following
You have consented and we have agreed
20 week work
To a ifty-hour week.
To a minimum scale of 2i week for
tailors In the better class OF shops.
To a graded scale in other than the bet
ter class shops.
We are not in a position 20 recede from
our attitude on the subject Of payment
for overtime work and payment Tor legaf
holidays.
IL YOU find Il impossible TO concede our
, requests on these last two points, We agree
and you consent that the subject OF the
rate of payment for overtime and the ques-
ton Of remuneration for legal hofdays be
submitted 10 and be decided by toard OF
arbitration.
We consent and you agree 10 the draw
ing up Of a collective agreement 10 %
known as the treaty Of peace.
We will incorporate In the treaty a pro-
vision for the creation Of a board OF grew
ances, OF a board OF sanitary control ana
OF a permanent board OF arbitration
The said collective agreement shal pro-
vide such methods for the carrying ouI
and the enforcement OF the provisions OF
the treaty" as are now in practice IN union
shops and such as are specially applicable
10 your trade.
The drawing W OF this agreement shail
not be taken up later than 10 a. m. Monday
morning The people TO be returned To
work as soon as this collective agreemen5
is signed and ratified.
The decision Of the board OF aroitrauol
on the two contested points shall subse-
quently become a part OF this ag Iye1sl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-19
NEW CONGRESS MAP OF
KINGS A CHINESE PUZZLE.
Sixth District, Formed to Dis
rupt Republican Leaders,
Worst of All.
JoKERS HERE AND THERE
Committee Gives Out Bound.
aries of All City and Upstate
Divisions Before Going
TO Albany.

Senator Frawley and ether members Of
thu legislative reapportionment committee
were busy until o'clock yesterday after
roon correcting and perfecting their reap
,.,rttonnent OF Congress districts. Before
s,srt,ng for Albany they gave out the de-
tailed boundaries
--so 1st District takes in Suffolk and
Nassau counties as at present and a popu-
lation Of about forty thousand in the
sbinr-CoIlege Point section Of Queens.
All OF the "a District will be in Queens,
and twenty thousand inhabitants in the
essterly part Of Queens Will be put in with
a part Of Kings County to form the Sd
District. The part OF Kings will include
the 18th and 18th Assembly districts and
parts Of the 18th Goth and 22d Assembly
districts.
The 4th District includes the 18th and 2lst
Assembly districts and parts OF the 5tn, 9Th
and nth Assembly districts In Kings.
The 5th District includes parts OF the Cd,
9Th, 10th and 18th Assembly districts in
Kings.
The entire Congress map Of Kings County
looks ike a Chinese puzzle, but perhaps
the worst district Is that formed by the
Democratic leaders with the idea Of caus-
Ing dissension among prominent Republican
leaders. II is the 9th which includes parts
OF the 5th, 10Th. 18th, 10th, nth and 18th
Assembly districts. II was so formed as TO
throw Congressman calder, Naval Officer
kracke, Timothy L. Woodruff, Lewis
Swazey and Alfred z. Vass all in the same
district. All OF these are members Of the
Republican State Committee, and as the
committee is made UP Of only one man
from each Congress district, It will mean
that four Of the FIVE will have 10 retire
from the committee.
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