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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-11
WARS ON GAMBLING
Orders Three Raids, Heading One
Himself Beats "LookOutS."
FAT MAN BLOCKS ESCAPE
Many Prisoners, Some Cash and
Much Fun in lacking Ice
Box Doors.

Assisted by his staff Of detectives the
hydraulic Jack and his secretary. Jack
Hill said 10 be the police authority on
hydraulics. Deputy Commissioners Flynn
conducte,. three raids on alleged gambling
houses late yesterday afternoon. The prin-
cipal rail was led by the Deputy Commits
sioner himself on an establishment in
Broad street where thirteen arrests were
made on warrants issued By Magistrate
McAdoo
In going to the Broad street raid Com
missioner Flynn's automobile was "trailed
by watchers for the gambling interests
who have been detailed as lookouis at
headquarters since the Deputy Commits
sioner began his campaign against gam
bling houses and poolrooms Their taxicab
was shunted along with the regular traffic
a fist street and Broadway. while the po-
lice machine doubled on it's tracks through
the prohibited zone and speeded downtown
10 the raid.
While his men were attacking the ice
box doors in The Broad street raid Lieu
tenants Carlson and Dolan climbed a fire
escape on the Broad street side of the
building and found every sort Of gambling
being conducted on a large scale. Nearly
one hundred men were in the place, but
their efforts to ecsape only served TO
amuse largo crowd of people who gath
cred in tho street. The place is within
few doors of where similar raid was
made a short time ago. James MCGUIRE,
of No. 10 Wall street. was arrested as the
proprietor and the other twelve arrested
were charged with common gambling and
pool selling.
The house in 18th street near Sixth ave-
nue. which was ralded by a squad headed
by Lieutenant Rathgaber netted the police
FIVE prisoners. az we'll rs much amusement
After crashing their way through sky
lights and the now common iceboX doors,
the detectives found a number OF men en-
gagged in all sorts of gambling and the
equipment for pOolroom. In their rush
to get out by way Of rear extension
the crowd pushed a three hundred pound
gambler and he blocked their escape by
getting his foot caught in a roof gutter.
He was pried loose by the police. A bag
of money and gambling paraphernalia were
seized.
Lieutenant Collins led the third raid, on
house I'm Sixth avenue near Sth street. a
few doors away from the famous resort
cnce conducted by The" Allen. The head
quarters men chopped their way through
the roof after reaching it through an adj
joining house
Three Of the men they wanted were found
working at shade making on the top floor
OF the building. With three others, they
were taken TO headquarters on warrants,
and the one hundred men whom the de-
tectiyes said they found on the second floor
were driven into the street and escorted
ont of the neiChborhOod by a ieering crowd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-11
ROAD FIGHTS DOUBLE TAXES
Gets Writ of Mandamus to Obtain
Hyde's Certificate.

The Appellate Division of the Supreme
court issued a write nj mandamus yester-
day to compel civ chamberlain Hyde 10
certify 10 tho receiver Of taxes the amounts
paid in taxes ny the New York Westchcs-
Ter & Boston Railway Company IN 1907 and
1905. The company said that the refusal of
the Chamberlain to furnish the certificates
made .ho road liable FOR double taxation
TO- the use Of the city streets and fer a
srecial state franchise tax on valuation
of S3Gf. 600
The railway company protested that the
city has made ii impossible 10 run the road
locause the city has not opened many oil
the streets that are required ana for which
the company bought the right of way. The
petitioner said that the streets VIII never
lo onened and that other streets VIII have
10 he used Notwithstanding. the company
has paid 10 the city $500 a year under an
agreement. The court said that the money
raid should he deducted from the state tax
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-11
CONSULAR TREATY WITH JAPAN
State Department Says New Convention
Will Soon Be Negotiated.

Washington. March l0-The State Dc
partment announced to-day that the United
States and Japan will soon negotiate con
sular treaty. This convention viii merely
amplify the general provision relating 10
consular officers contained I'm the treaty of
commerce and navigation. by which their
usual rights and immuni,ies are guaran-
teed
The United States already has a number
OF consular treaties with foreign countries
and the new consular treaty with Japan
Will carry out. II Is said, tho desire OF
this government to negotiate such special
conventions covering in detail all phases
Of consular relations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-11
GROCERY DRIVERS END STRIKE.

The drivers on strike against the whole
solc grocery firm If Francis ii. Legeett &
60. declared their strike of yesterday, ah'
made an agreement with the firm based on
the wages they received before they went
on strike. but they will give M tho union.
II was stated. and organize as a benevolent
with Insurance features. for
which the firm will undertake the respou-
sibiity The men are 10 return 90 work
i'm body on Monday. All the present
strikes Of grocery drivers have now been
declared off
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-11
ANTONIO zAccA's JURY STILL OUT.

The case Of Antonio yucca. former
coroner and "A Tammany politician. who
was on trial before Judge Holt and a jury
IN the criminal branch of the United States
Circuit Court since Monday On a charge
81 characterization of Italian importationa
by means OF underwclghlnS and fraudulent
invoices went into the hands of the Jury
Yesterday afternoon A. the jury failed
10 reach verdict after two hours Judge
Holt closed court and ordered sealed
\ 1rnInI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-11
COURT DlsBARs THREE LAWYERS.

Three lawyers were disbarred hy the
Appellate Division Of the Supreme Court
Yesterday. They were Charles y Iron
side. Armand Spenser and Edgar Logan.
Ironsidc and Spcnser were found guilty Of
he charge Of converting money belonging
10 clients, "nd Logan. II was charged. had
obtained money from a client by false and
fraudulent representations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-11
LOSES SUIT AGAINST REYNOLDS.

After two iuries had given verdicts IN
favor Of william Norris. an actor, In his
suit against former Senator William H.
Reynolds 10 recover 5000. representing an
investment IN the Mount Carmel Cemetery
Association. the Appellate Division OF the
Supreme court yesterday dismissed tho
suit. REYNOLDS denied ever guaranteeing
The investment made ~ Morris
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-11

tiallv the same benefit that we would nave
had if the permanent Tariff Board blll iad
become law BY demonstrating its use
fulnesS. we may he able to induce the IN
coming Congress TO make IL permanent by
enacting the bill which was defeated.
The most important thing which was
done in the session just closed, Mr. Taft
said. was the ratification Of the treaty
with japan. which. he said, ENSURES the
continued friendship OF most progressive
and powerful nation with whose develop
ment we have been intimately connected
since Commodore Perry OF encd her ports.
Plea for Reciprocity.
Mr.. Taft closed Ills speech with a strong
plea for reciprocity with Canada, the fail
ure of which he regarded as the greatest
disappointment Of the session. He said
When we entered upon the negotiations
| asked the Secretary Of state and his
commissioners TO offer free trade in every
thing. but this Canada could not grant
rs. because she has protective system
and she was afraid OF the competition OF
our better organized industries.
tn, South is particularly interested IN
the fact that vegetables and cottonseed
oil are both put on the free. list by the
removal Of rather heavy CutieS on both.
But ] do not ask your support on the
ground of any local advantage. ! ask IL
because | regard this agreement, II adopt
cd as the beginning of a new relation
with our rapidly growing neighbor on the
north and ourselves which Will inure
greatly to the benefit Of both. The condi-
tons under which agriculture and manu-
features are carried on in both countries
are substantially the same, and the re-
moval Of the duties provided for in this
agreement, OF. indeed. the removal Of all
duties between the two countries If we
could have it. would violate no principle
that either q reasonable prOtectionist or a
reasonable tariff reformeT uphods
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-11
Urges a Negro Protectorate.

As an ultimate solution of the race prob
lem in the South. Mr.. Dickinson suggested
the possibility OF the voluntary removal
of the mass OF young negroes 10 country
of their own. fostered and guarded by the
United States.
when they grow in wealth and educa-
ton" said Mr.. Dickinson. and still find
themselves confined In their aspirations
by insurmountable barriers which bar their
social and political progress and DENY them
the opportunities Of citizenship open TO all
others, an ambition 10 free themselves from
such conditions may, II sustained by lib-
eral governmental policy, lead TO such a
movement.
Some striking reforms in corporation con
troll and management were advocated hv
George Westinghouse speaking on the sub
jet Of Electricity In the DEVELOPMENT OF
the South and Of the Nation" lie said in
part:
have long held that federal incorpora-
ton act, which the President advocates
under which all companies doing an inter
state business could organize. WouId he a
solution II the difficulties which are now
almost insurmountaile and which are hein0
added 10 In an alarming manner i'm the en-,
deayor OF the legislatures II the several
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-03-11

states TO curb a few OF the tens Of thou
sands Of companies and firms doing an in
terstate business.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-17
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.


EVA f. BRUSO w. JOSEfh A. pRboo'
Whereas. Eva E Bruso Of Brattleboro in the
county of Wnoham in the State Of 'ern ont, has
This fled Ia the Office of the Clerk of the county
court for said county her b. flor dry rec as ainst
Jseph A. Bruso setting forth in subs anre that
She was n the 9th day of March, 1901 lawfully
married to the said Jos eph A. Bruso ard mat she
and said Ii eilee lived together as husband and
wife in the county of New London Connecticut,
until on or about Aug. 20. i90t that the libtlatt
has resided in the county of VIII dhan for tn. past
six years and has faithu performed sil the
marriage oblip atoms incumbent upon her: that on
or a out the goth day of August, lS4, me saio
lihel did without just cause wilfuly desert inc
said lbellant and has continued such wiifui otser
ton ever since. ,ooo
That on to wit the list day of August, 1902 and
on divers days and times since said date the said
libellee has treated said ibeant with intok rabie
ity. ,o,o -
That On, to wit the LIST day Of August. 1909 and
ever since said date the said ibellee has Wiifuiy
and cruelty neglected and refused to support ana
maintain said fibellant. he all the Tune pe'ne oi
suffici mt pecuniary physical ability SO TO 90.
And praying that the bonds OF ma'rimony oe
tween her and The said lih,ee be dissoh ed, ana
that she b. granted bill Of divorce. ana u ap-
pea, that the said liheee is without tnls otate'
md that no su imon- can be served on MN:
TITS ORDERED. that the libel ant notify the
Iii elee of thu pende cy of said petition and sum
mon him to appear at the tern ot u e county
court, to be hell at Newfane, within and Tor tne
April 1911 on tn first day thereof, and answ to
the same by causing the sui stance OF SAID pe'it'on
an this q, der to be published three week sui ces-
sively in tn. Brattleb 70 Reform err newspaper
printed at Brat, ebero in said counfy,tnel stpup
LEGATION to he a. least six weeks previous TO the
commencement Of saiu terw.
Dated al Bra'teboro. in said county, TINS ISL gay
Oh fe0'uA''' ''--' F.D.E. STOWE. Clerk.
HASKINS & SCHWENK, Attys. for Libellant 6-7
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-17
LEYDEN.

Rev. Il. G.. Hooper went to Spring.
field Monday to attend preachers
meeting.
Mrs. w. a. Barber visited her sister
in Lowell the last of the week and over
Sunday, returning to her home tues
day.
Mrs. Wheeler and three children, who
have been visiting her parents, Mr.. ana
Mrs. L. l.. Howes, returned TO thell
home in Florida Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. James Black were
guests at S. c. Severance's "Wednesday
afternoon and attended the grange
sugar supper that evening.
Several people in town have lost
horses. Andy Parks had one that had
been sick several days and finally had
TO shoot it. John Woodland lost one IN
The same way. The aged Morgan horse,
Brownie. owned by 5. {. Severance, re-
Gently Law down and died without q
struggle. She was 81 years old.
Leyden observed Lincoln S birthday
Saturday by q gathering OF q Few OF
the people at the town hall where they
had n dinner and social time with
n few short speeches appropriate TOT
the day. Rev. T.. G. Hooper spoke OF
the influence Lincoln exerted on tins
nation and thought Lincoln ana Jonii
Brown both looked forward with the
expectation that this nation ,wouio
surely be preserved and become great
nation and world power and sueh IL
has become. The freeing of the, slaves
was only one of the steps to lead up TO
that result Lincoln s life and lniiu'
ence he compared to mighty river
S. B. Burlington, who was living IN ny
nois at the time Lincoln began his pub
lie career and who heard him as ms
ing lawyer make most convincing
plea in defense of a young man VINO
was being tried for murder and whe
was acquitted, and also heard him
sneak during the famous Lincoln Doug
las debate, related many incidents II
Lincoln IS early life which showed the
same disposition to surmount obstacles
which he brought to bear in the time OF
the Civil war. II. +. Mowry told now
he voted for Lincoln in southern
nrison when black Leans were for Ian
coin and white ones for Mcclellan; ano
Lincoln was elected by an overwhelm
inc vote. and related other incidents OF
interest at that time. A poem abou,
Lincoln and the soldier boy completed
the nrooram. On Sunday Rev. MT
Hooper took for his subject. Christ tht
Deliverer. and paid an eloquent tribute
to Lincoln, the deliverer OF the piaef
pponle
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-17
ESTATE OF CHARLES H. NEWTON.
sTATE OF VERMONT

STAIE of NEhMONl.
~ Disl rict Of Mailburo. ~.
Tn. Honorable Probate Court for the District
Aforesaid;
To IN. heirs and all persons interested In the
estate Of Charhs II. New ton. late OF Vernon IN
sid District. d, ceased. Greeting:
Whereas. app ieation hath been made to ms
court In writiny. by the executrx praying Tor
license and authority TO tell al ~ real estate OF
said deceas d, representing To said curt thst II
|. ould be beneficial u the heirs and all persons
interested In the esi Of said decease'. to sell
said real state and convert the same into money.
And bringing into Court the COZ S mt and appro-
batiun / writing. Of all the heirs 10 said estate
residing In this State, and setting forth the STU
alton Of the real G tate.
Whrrtupon. the said Court appointed and
Assigned tn. 25th day Of February, 1911. AZ The
Probate Office in BIa'teboru In said On tfiet 10
hear snd decide upon said plication and pc tion
and ordered pubic notice there1f u he given TO
ali perons interested therein, by publishing said
order toy her with the tiInea, place OF heai ing
three weeks successfully in the Brstt eboro Re-
former, newspaper which ehcu aies IN Inc
n, ghbo' hood of tn Sc per,ons interested IN SAD
esta G, all Of which publications shall be previous
to the day assigned for hearing.
Tneref re. you are hereby noth'd 10 appear
hefo said Court. the time and p lace a. 81 ned'
then and IN, re- in sid Court TO mPke your OBJ c.
tions TO the granting of such license. II you see
cause. 800,
Given Under My Hand at Bra,tleboro in said
District, this 9Th day of February l9ll.
h. K EDDY. Register.
Julia A. Newton, Executrix. pummer, VI. os
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-17
WEST \ oRTHrIELD.

Miss Leila Morrill, was guest at Franz
Coursers last Sunday,
William Mcbride of North Brookfield
is with Frank Holton for the present.
Mrs. Jennie Bush of Springfield was .
guest of Mr., and Mrs, Briggs last Sunday
Mrs. Martha Hoton, who has been il
Greenfield since January, has returned tc
her home.
Mr. Ray, real estate man from Spring
field, was the guest Of Mr., and Mrs. Vel
llngton last Sunday.
Miss Carrie Kendall, nurse, and a for
mer student at Mortified seminary, is car
ing for Mrs. T. A. Caldwell, whose condi
ton remains about the same.
Mrs, English Thomas is caring for Mrs
William Hammond since her return from
Springfield hospital. Margaret Hammond
has mumps and the other children are u
quarantine.
The Lend-a Hand will hold box sup
per at johnson hall next Wednesday
evening, Washingtons birthday The
boxes, which contain food for two, will b,
sold for 90 cents, and coffee will also BE-
sold. A dramatic entertainment and musl'
will follow the supper.
Miss G. L. Gould made the hearts o
her pupils glad by giving them a sleigh
ride Wednesday afternoon. They wer,
taken in Louis Lal}elle's team through
Bernardston over Huckle Hill and hom'
by way of Gill. Peanuts and candy help
ed to make the ride very delightful one
No meetings are held at Dickinson hal
Sundays, illness at Mt. Hermon prevent
ing the students from coming TO lead thu
meetings. The young ladies' from tn,
training school who assisted in the meet
ings here now are of help in the churcl
at South Vernon. Meetings will be resum
ed at Dickinson hall as soon as the pre-
vailing diseases at Mt. Hermon disappear
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-17
GuJIFoRD CENTER.

Merton Clark purchased fine pair OF
steers in Wilmington recently.
Miss NJ. ]. Willard of Boston is a
guest at A. f. Yeaw Is for two weeks.
Mrs. ]. II. Thayer and two children
are in Valley for week or 10 days visit
W. w. Goodnow is i'll at the home OF
his daughter, Mrs. n. G. Stone, in Valley
Mr.. and Mrs L. II. White of Spring
field. Mass, visited at II. I. Waite's from
Friday until Monday.
L. A. Pierce is tearing down the old
store. 1t has been quite landmark as II
has stood there over 80 years.
Miss Hazel Yeaw. who is attending
n business school in Springfield. Mass.
spent Saturday and Sunday with hei
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur feaw.
Grange program for Saturday. evening
Feb. 25: Song. by choir; recitation, Mar
Gus Worden; song, Louis Gunner; reading
Mrs. Huntley; paper on What constl
tutes good education for farm boy, oil
girl? Mr.. Walbridge; music, Fred Combs
question, Should the farmer of New Eng
land devote more time to fruit culture!
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-17

field after spending several weeks at j. H.
Crosby's.
Miss Elizabeth Glidden is visiting in
Philadelphia, Pa.
j. +. Boyd has bought the property OF
the late John l., Willard.
Miss Minerva Crosby Of Brattleboro IL
visiting at q. n. Crosby's,
Mrs. Mary Wethenpoon returned to her
home in Fair Haven Saturday.
Clarence O. Reed is visiting this week
in Townshend and Wardsboro.
Miss Frances Tarbell Of Putney has been
recent guest OF Mrs, Young.
LEST We forget" not this last call, Feb
%, the Martha Washington ball.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. Il. Walker were Sun
day guests of Mr., and Mrs. c. G.. Walker
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Willard Of Brattle
boro were guests OF Sylyenus Kelley Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wheeler Of Brat
tleboro were Sunday guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. G. L. Reed.
Miss Mary Armand of Watertown
| n, y. is the guest of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. George Armand.
Miss Ruth Dutton of Mortified sem
mary spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. +. Dutton.
Mrs. NJ. Il. Brown, Mrs. Augusta Ben
nett and Mrs. A. A. u. Patch were vlsi
tors of Putney grange Friday evening.
A pleasant family gathering at Mapl'
Ridge fruit farm, celebrated Feb. th'
birthday anniversary OF their sister, Mrs
Addie Miller Piper
Tho Dummers,on nnDils who are attend
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-17

sister, Miss Mary Miller, at G.. II. Hub
bard's the past week.
News has been received Of the serious
illness of Mrs, C. o. Lee AT the home ol
her daughter Mrs. Frank Aldrieh, IN
Mortified, Mass,
Mrs. j. b. Mahoney gave a valentine
party. for her little sons, John and wa
liam, better known to their guests n
Jack" and "Bill" The little lads wee
cousin, Miss Margaret Perkins Of Schuyler
willie, n. ", was the guest OF honor
Twenty chi dren were present and most
heartily enjoyed the pleasant afternoon
Music, games, and stories kept the little
peolle happy until o'clock when a dainty
lunch of sandwiches, cake, candy, ana
pink lemonade was served, after which the
small crowd repaired TO their homes volc'
ing the sentiments of longago party
guest, after the games ! Gated my, tea
an I'm des as seepy as seepy can be,
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-17
NORTHFIELD FARMS.

Mrs. Lee and Mr.. Shantley are both
i'll.
Mrs. Oscar Wood, who has been i'll
for some time, is slowly improving.
The .derryettnas meet with Miss
Marguerite Chamberlain next Thursday,
There will be dance at Union hall
Friday evening under the management
of Miss Frances Kavanaugh.
The good neighbors of Larkin Fisher
showed their esteem for him by work
inc together and filling his icehouse
Wednesday.
Wednesday was the seventh birthday
of Lawrence Hammond and his parents
took delightful way of celebrating It,
j. L. Hammond invited all the school
children tor sleighride, Afterwards
taxing them to his home where Mrs;
Hammond had a supper prepared
which rapidly disappeared. All the
children were later taken to then
homes.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-02-17
SOUTH HALIFAX.

Frank Parent is working at the steam
mill.
Mrs. Lottie Allard is at work for Mrs.
Edward Niles.
viii Higley has been quite i'll with grip
the past two weeks.
Gene Harris and Clinton Barry are in
South Deerfeld this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff Dalrymple visited
at G. r. Woodlands last week.
Mrs. H. H. Barber and children returned
to their home in West Brattleboro Satur'
day.
Miss Nav Clark returned from Shell
burne. Mass, Thursday where she has been
caring for her aunt, Mrs. Long.
The card party held at John CALVIN
Friday night was well attended and all
report fine time.
DR.. Stetson of Greenfield was called in
council with DR.. Mather Thursday In the
case Of Miss Alice Sprague, who has been
quite i'll for some time.