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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-23
MAMIE HIGHT0WER RAlDED
DIVER Arrests Woman in Whose
Rooms Engineer Was Shot.

Mamie Illghtower' In whose apart
ment in the Robespierre, In West 6oth
street. Josh COurot. Spanish civil en-
gineer. was found shot early last Wednes-
day morning. was arrested late last night
on charge OF keeping and maintaining
n disorderly house.
Inspector Dwyer and some Of his men,
armel with warrant signed by Chief
Maglstrato McAdoo. rsided her apart
ment. The prisoner said shc was Mrs
Louisa Con, thirty years old. She was
locked up IN the West 9th street station
Couret who told tho police his home
was I'm Mexico City and that no had come
here from Chicago. was taken TO Bellevue
Hospital and vas later freed on the
charge OF attempted suicide.
While Inspector Dryer would not dis
oloso the nature OF his evidence against
the woman. IL was known he had received
many complaints against the house, some
from Father Delany. OF St Malachy's
Church.
There have been similar raids on other
apartments In tho house on former occa-
sions. and the inspector said last night
no had now succeeded In cleaning the
house OF suspicious characters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-23
SUFFRAGE PLANK LIKELY
Much Gossip About Platform,
but Nothing Decided Yet.

Iron stan Correspondent OF The 1rihuhe'I
Saratoga Springs. " Y, Sept. 2.-Sena-
tor Elihu Root. who VIII be here as
delegate 10 the Republican State ConVen-
ton tomorrow, may be chairman OF the
Committee on Resolutions state Chair
man Barnes said tonight that the COM
mlttee would select its own chairman. az
Il did at the spring convention in Roches-
ter. but the committee will name Senator
Root II he viii consent 10 take the place
There was considerable talk on the plat
form tonight. but nothing definite was
whipped into shape. Many OF those here
have brought planks with them for sub
mission 10 the committee
Among those with planks are Chairman
Barnes. William NJ. WINS. Senator Braok-
EFT, ex-Senators Elon r. Brown, Fred
erick c. stevens and Merton Il. Lewis.
These men were in conference until
late hour tonight From time TO time
other leaders. such as Ex-Governor Ben
jamin d. Odell, jr, Herbert Parsons ana
Samuel s. Koenig. dropped In 20 make
suggestions.
What VIC want 10 do Is 60 make a
short snappy. meaty platform said
John A. Sle!cher, who will be one OF those
70 draft the platform into its final shape
II is probable that there will be a plank
calling for the submission 10 me people
Of constitutional amendment for woman
suffrage. Most OF tho leaders seem 20
think the time ripe for such action, but
there may be considerable opposition from
the floor OF the convention, II not in the
committee.
The platform will. II s. understood. cal!
toy the repeal OF the Ferris Blauveit d.
rect primary law and the Lew election
law. As 10 a substitute direct primary
law there will be o considerable differ
ence Of opinion. Il WILL cause the most
heated ana prolonged discussion Of the
convention. state Chairman Barnes, as
Is well known, believes direct primaries
wrong IN principle. and IL convinced OF
the soundness OF his position through the
defects developed IN tho present law.
On the other hand, many OF the leaders
and they are not unlikely 20 prevail IN
tho end-are Of the opinion that the prcs-
ont law has broken down because II is
Inadequate TO give the proper degree OF
direct primaries. They would recommend
the adoption Of moro extensive and
perfect system. Some are arguing for
Presidential preference primary measure
but the advocates of such a MEASURE now
90 not seem 10 be numerous.
The platform will Of course. contain 2
| strong Endorsement OF the Taft admins
tration and a reafflrmation OF tho prlncl-
! pies set down IN the national platform.
| Coming 70 state Issues, the Democratic
administration viii be denounced for inef-
hc.cncy, incompetency and extravaganza.
| William Chilvers leader Of the 18th Dis
| tr!c,, New York. has announced that he
| intends 10 fight for q thoroughsoing Pro-
gressive platform. Among other things
he will fight for a declaration in favor OF
the direct election Of United States Sen
ators.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-23
BOMB R0UTS TENANTS
Explosion Causes Panic in
Elizabeth Street.

Considerable excitement prevailed last
night when IA bomb exploded In the build
Ing known as The Barracks. at No. 2sO
10 3s Elizabeth street. Every window In
tho house was shattered, as we'll as n
number OF others in the Immediate vicin-
ity. There are 10 Italian families I'm the
big building. and tho police had much
difficulty IN quieting them.
The bomb was placed In the front en-
trance OF tho live story tenement house.
at No. sA. The ground floor OF this ie
used as a grocery store and n occupied
by Giullo Rosati. living at No. 2s5 Eliza
beth street. II was shortly before mid
night when the explosion occurred and
the report could be heard for some dis
lance.
Following the explosion many OF tho
tenants made their exit by way OF the fire
escape, while others scrambled over the
roofs. Reserves OF the Mulberry street
police station finally restored order. The
damage done to the property was estl-
mated at $500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-23
CROWDS GO TO SARATOGA
Republican Headquarters Com
pletely Deserted for a Time.

Republican state headquarters was com
pletely deserted yesterday. having trans
ferred itself, ell but the building and
furniture. 20 Saratoga, for the conven-
ton. which opens Wednesday. Some mem
Of strife yesterday morning, others early
in the afternoon. and stiil others on Sat
urday.
One man, however. whose name prob
ably will figure more or less prominently
In the course OF this open convention,
which Is TO take possession OF the famous
watering place this week. remained be-
hind. Although his adherents are already
on the ground up there, jockeying for a
good start JOB Hedges was seen yester-
day ia 42d street, walking toward Fifth
avenue, In a decidedly summcrish costume
Of light gray checkered pattern. with q
new soft hat TO match With Il all nc
wore a most determined expression.
Mr. Hedges said last night that he ex-
pected 10 go 10 Saratoga TUESDAY. You
can't tell what they're going 70 do up
men among the delegates"
Samuel &. Koenig. chairman Of the Re-
publican County Committee, was among
those who went to Saratoga yesterday.
Il can only repeat" said Mr.. Koenig,
that nobody knows who viii be nomi-
mated for Governor on tho Republican
ticket. II makes me laugh when persons
ask me who is To be the candidate. The
delegates are the only persons who can
&C TINT and fls.s nDt
answer until they have voted in the con-
vention. The leaders are keeping their
hands Off. and the man whom they thinl:
the strongest will get the nomination."
When II was suggested 10 tho county
chairman that there had been many
runors that the Republican state Con-
vcntion would indorse oscar s. Straus
! the candidate for Governor on TIC Pro-
gressive ticket, Mr.. Kocnig laughed
"Sucl a thing is absurd hc replied.
why should our party lndorse the can
didate OF another party when we have
several good men who arc capable OF
making Il strong lght2''
The boosters Of cx-Statc Senator Martin
SAKE left town yesterday 20 make sure
that their candidate would not be left az
the post. Mr.. SAKE himself departed for
Saratoga IN the morning by automobile.
HIS friends oxpreBscd the belief that their
favOrite would occupy prominent
place on the Republican state ticket" Al
ready. they said. assurances have been
received from scores OF delegates who
believe that his record demands that ne
receive an once.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-23

cordance with law. and the conEehnu w.,
itself has been called together on the hrs'
day permissible under the law .,,,,,
The gathering held at Syracuse soii son,
weeks ago was not convention ~ ""a
a mass meeting OF those VINO DelieHS 90 ~, e
the cause of the Roosevelt party ~ 49, W."
unbampered b. any law anu us pr ,hat
ings We're conducted in any maiitl -
lis membership desired. us ouiCoIIe ~ -
no legal status and its canddacies' III oi
der 10 50 on the ballot, must nc HV nn,,
mated by petition, which doIbttSS wv
will be. as,
am drawing this comparison Tor Wv Wv
purpose OF showing how the state hds IL
stricted by statute the operations ol "a ~
Republican party. while II leaves re- t', ~
those who wish 10 come togetneI li,L ne Irrn-
IDENTITY the use OF the old methouF o. - -
CeGuvc. which are really popular. ne ,
however. are open only TO those Voluii'n 40,
associations OF people that nave ".S
shown political strength suincieh' w
come under the control OF the state. A.,
Before the Republican party, now 'na Una
It's convention Is about TO assemple' Wv
path OF duty seems entirely clear-nr s,'
adherence 10 the Rochester PLATFORM,
That platform directed the atenuUh ~ Is,
the nation 10 the startling attempt VIM n
was then being made to commit me W
publican party at Chicago 20 the deCldi .
ton in favor OF the overthrow OF thc
American form of government, Wnicil ~
pOsal Is now the sand upon Whlch Wv
Progressive party stands. The hoClvH
ter platform WAS an appeal 10 kepu'ii
leans in the nation, which for the eoOu
Of the Republican party fortunately WAS
needed.
secondly. this convention about TO as
semble must make appeal 10 all of inc
electorate. and. accepting the Roches,es,
and Chicago platforms a. basis. shouIIi
then direct Itself under constitutions
forms 10 the task of advocating con're'SS
things which can be accomphshed anu
MOI 10 projecting visions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-23
WILSON FLAG RESCUED
Governor Awakes 20 Find
Youths Trying to Lower Colors.

Sea Girt. y. J., sept 2-Governor VII
ron was aroused from SOUND sleep at
1875 o'clock this morning, when several
hilarious young men attempted 10 steal
from the nagpole In front 81 rs cottage
the Now Jersey state neg. that had been
left nying after shutdown. contrary 10
custom.
There was considerable excitement FOR
several minutes before any one knew
what had happened. ard tho Governor
began o. SILVER a. h. stood u: m open
window In his pajama'
W. c. Malone. who Is CUES, a. tho
Governors cottage. heard noise after
midnight and. LOOKING ont % ~" windov'
saw three Young men alight from an
automobile aud steal across the lawn iu
the direction Of the Hagpolc. They were
hauling away at the hailiords. and"avor-
Ink 20 lower tho Gag from the is-foot pole,
when he called a. them 20 stop. When
thee heard Mr. Malone voice the young
men ran back 10 the automobile and
spcedcd IN the direction Of Spring AXE.
Malone put an overcoat over his pa
,anss and. With the assistance n news
MINER correspondents who had been
awakened. hauled down the Tag. "hile
Governor Wilson stood Al MS bedroom
window and looked on.
The Governor thought 4, first that
burglars had attempted 10 get into ~"
house
I, f. thought that the young men wer"
out for a lark. and, seeing the nae. de-
clded 20 TAX. Il along AZ a souvenir. GOV
ernor Wilson viii SEQ 10 II that me nag
r. not left out after dark again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-23
FORGOT HIS OWN NAME
Man Wanders Into Bellevue
Hospital with Strange Malady.

\ well dressed man. about twenty-five
years old, walked into Bellevue Hospital
last night and said lie had been wander
ing around the city all OF yesterday try
ing 10 find out who no was. and. an no
Was anxious to learn his identity, Thought
II best 10 90 20 the hospital and consult
one OF The doctors. Or. Phillips ana
other physicians examined him, and dag
nosed his case as hysterin amentia, or
lapse OF memory.
Or. Phillips said that the man was tried
with the usual tests and systems TO re-
store his memory. but without success.
The man weighs about $50 pounds. and
has dark hair. eyes and complexion. He
was dressed In a dark suit OF excellent
material. Ho wore a black derby hat
with tho name OF Holyoke. Mass. hat
manufacturer In an inside pocket he
carried wallet containing a considerable
sum OF money.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-23
BURGLARS GET GOOD HAUL
Rob Upper West Side Apartment
House OF $500 Cash and Jewely.

Burglars entered the apartments OF Mrs
Leo Friedl. at No rs West 9lst street
and stole silyerware. jewelIy and cloth.
ing valued Al $50, together with cOlle.-
ton ~ old coins The robbery, II was
learned last night. occurred some THE
Thursday evening.
Detective LHeurouN on investigator
learned that the thieves entered Nr'
Frie,lrs apartments by climbing the IRE
escape and opening a kitchen window
The intruders had evidently been fright
ened on. because they LEFT cut glass ana
imported silks which Mrs. FHedl vaiuel
at more than s. 90.
Among the articles stolen were a goo
locket. with diamond centre and goo
chain attached; an infants locket' WV
chip diamond set and sold chain attschso
a woman's ring. with two garnets and a.
opal: an Austrian silver coin book ana .
Chinese gold pin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-23

ho,tz caIIed Hart up on the telephone
in this CITY. That night Hart, sawyer
and Masterson visited Burkhoitz III
Argenta. and Burkholtz told them hc
had conferred with Schepps when the
latter was under arrest In ho'
Springs and that George Howell cap
ta,n of police, was in the room AZ the
time. Burkholtz said he talked 10
schepps in Yiddish. which Howell cou'd
not understand. and that Schepps ihoi-
Gated TO him that he should not taiA
Yiddish IN Howelrs presence. Burh-
holtz said that schepps, speaking IN
Yiddish, excuIpated Becker.
Burkholtz said that at one time he
was engaged IN business with her
man Roscnthal in New York, and also
with Schepps. Since schepps was
taken back to New York he has oeeh
in correspondence with him.
When Mr.. Whitman learned that
Becker's people had been to Argenth
to see Burkholtz he told Mastersoh
that Burkholtz had communicates
with him and that BurkholtH was
willing To testify for the state.
1t is more than likely, however that
Burkholtz will be called TO Hot springs
to testify before the comniss'on' anu
this will surely be done If there can
be any basis TO show that Schepps WIS.,
tied Burkholtz at Argenta
Postmaster Fred" Johnson. who ar
rested Schcpps and who has been sum
moned as a witness before Commission
er Uuff. reached homo tonight AFTER u
week in Texas. He said he had given
no affidavit 10 any one, was never
asked TO do so. and that Schepps told
him II he (Schepps) would TESTIFY in
the Rosenthal case Becker would go TO
the electric chair.
The letters that Schepps had In his
possession-the one he wrote to Jack
Rose, in which he requested Rose 10
write out. word for word" what Rose
desired him 10 swear to, as well as tho
one he received from Rose-which are
now IN possession Of District Attorney
Whitman, viii figure In the hearing
on Monday Hart. IL is believed. VIII
try TO establish their genu!neness. and
Douglas Hotchliss, who assisted In
the arrest Of Schepps, will testify on
that point.
Hart has learned that tho published
reports OF those letters are correct
that the letters. and not copies of
them. were turned over To the limo
type men to set from. and Bccker's
counsel regards tho letters as one OF
the most valuable assets I'm discred-
ting Schcpps az a witness against the
accused police official.
In all likelihood Graham will also be
asked 10 appear before tho commission
Monday. as Hart Gays his testimony
is Of tho utmost Importance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-23
NEGRO HAD $4,000 IN LOOT
Brooklyn Mans Butler Arrested
on Old Dominion Liner.

samuel Scott, an elghteen-year- old
negro. employed as butler for David Me-
Austin. at the Shore Road and DIST street.
Brooklyn. was arrested yesterday on
board the Old Dominion steamship James
town just as ne was about 10 sail for
Norfolk.
In two trunks and two suit cases that
the negro had checked there was about
E.To worth OF jcwelry and sllvcrgare
that belonged 10 Mr. McAuslln, which
had disappeared while the family was
away for tho summer Another $1,000
worth OF tewelry and surgical instru-
ments that belonged 20 DIR. George Coch-
rsne. OF No. SOS 3lst street. was also
found in the boys baggage
The police were sorry ~ deprive Scott
OF the pleasure OF showing his new tan
shoes and buckskin gloves in the city OF
beauty and war talk. but they were just
obliged 10 hold him here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-23
MUSE SNUBBED
Editors Reject Magazine Arti-
Giles Painting Him as Hero.
oval" O'FARRELL BROKER
Former Police Lieutenant Has
Persistently Pushed" Lit
erary Offerings.

"Var OFarrell. a former police lieuten-
ant, who IS now engaged In working up
Lieutenant Charles Becker's defence. has
been trying to have several magazines
publish stories favorable TO the prisoner
! ever since he was arrested.
The editor OF a prominent magazine in
! speaking OF the case yesterday. snid that
! O'Farrell and another man called on him
and offered him The Real Story OF the
Murder OF Herman Roeenthal.'
Needless to say, Lieutenant Becker was
not the villain OF the story, but the hero.
whose daring activities as a raider on
gambling houses had earned him the
mortal enmity Of the gamblers OF the
! town.
The story. az outlined BY OFarrell. was
thrilling tale OF New York's under
| world. Herman Rosenthal was painted as
man who had betrayed his friends
among tho gamblers to Becker and others
who had ralded gambling houses eight
years ago. and for this Rosenthars death
was dccreed.
All the gang feuds Of the last eight
years were at O'Farrelrs finger tips Nc
told in picturesque language OF the as
sassination Of Spanish" Louis. the gang
leader. which has often been laid az
Rosenthars door by Becker's friends.
This, the magazine editor was told,
marked tho beginning OF the fsud that
Decker's friends FAY was waged by the
East Side gangsters against Rosenthal.
Harry WALTON. or valensky. who. with
BRIDGE" Weber, Jack" Rose and
Sam" schepps. will be a witness against
Becker. is shown In the story az the arch
conspirstor. attempting TO make out that
Becker was the plotter OF Rosenthals
death.
But. interesting as those things are, the
fact IL that Herman Rosenthal had acted
Ike friend 70 the East side gangsters.
among other things often Quitting them,
from shoes 10 hats. when they were down
and out When his life was threatened at
tho time ne visited District Attorney
Whitman and revealed To him his associa-
ton with Becker. who. he said, was his
partner In his gambling den in West 4ith
street, he selt secure. because OF the many
acts OF kindness no had shown the gang
sters.
Mr.. Whitman is expected back to-mor-
row. when he will assume charge OF the
preparation for the trial OF Becker which
r. set for October :.
Deputy Dougherty said last night :hat
h. had detectives searching for Morris
Goldstcin. the friend OF Lefty" Louie
ard "Gyp" the Blood. who furnished the
fats in Brooklyn for the two gunner
After their arrest, II is said. Goldste!n hed
tho town. selling out his pool and billiard
rooms at No. ~ East Broadway
one Of the fats he furnished was az No.
SO South ~ street. brooklyn, OF which
hts mother. Rebecca Goldsteiu. was jani-
tor The other fat Goldstein furnished
was at No. 80 Woodward avenue, in the
Glendale section, Just across the Brooklyn
limo. II was Goldsteln who went with
Mrs. Harry Hiorowitz. the wife ~ "Gyp."
10 Park Row instslment houses and
bought tho furniture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-23
PROTEST AGAINST US
ACTIVITY IN NICARAGUA
Costa Ricans Object to Landin,
OF American Naval Force n
Adjacent Country.
SWITZERLAND AT GRANADA
Estrada, Ex-President ~ rr
bled Republic, Thinks Dia,'s
presidential Term Should
Be Prolonged.


Washington. Sept. 22.-Pro,os,tr
the occupation % Nicaragua -,
American naval forces. petite, Me
by four hundred residents Of "a. snN
costa Rca, submitted 10 Tho A.. 7oseT
Minister. has been received bv ~ 'cah
partment OF State. De'
Among the signers Of the no,,,,.
General Julian rries. head Of ,ho ~ s'e
party In Costa Rica. a man revara.s
officials Of the State Denartnon,
professional aRitator: RudoJfo r..
Alejandro Mermudez and Alceo us,a." ''
The withdrawal of the American Co..
from Nicaragua is demanded 4, -
terms, II being contended that m. 80.
ures taken by the United States IN a.,
Ing with tho Nicarasuan situation cons.
tute violationn OF tho anlcah,o
trustful relations supposed 10 e.,s, ~
tween the United States and N. cA,,,.,
American republics.
II Is assumed that tho recent t.,,.
ton Of policy made public by the a..
Department with reference n Tho 800
ton in Nicaragua and the attitude a, ~,
government toward similar outbrs,L. a
Central America prompted tho nro,..,
Tho petition asks "in the mama a, 80
mainly that thu naval forces h. ID.
drawn and urges the American Mlplr.,
70 use his influence 10 that end.
confirmation OF the reported occun.,,,
OF Granada by Admiral southerJsnd Wa.
received nj the State Department I,
dispatch from the admiral The d,,n,,.,
indicated that the passage from Mansr,
was made without serious opposition ,ror
the rebels. Apparently no shots v.,.
fired after the advance guard n, A..
American forces was halted near Ma,.v,
II Is believed the men reported ini,rss
by rebel shots We're struck by mI,,-.,
hurled at the train by rebel sympsthl.sr
With United States forces policing Orr.
NADIA and the railroad between thst ~,
and Manasua, officials here believe m.
situation is well I'm hand.
san Juan del sur. Sept 2s.-rhs ,oy.
eminent reports that revolutionary forcs
attacked Estell, capital OF the departmen,
OF Esteli about forty miles from Nsa.
galpa. After two hours fighting the IN.
surgents were beaten m. The report also
says that a government force defeated ts4
revoiutonists near Momotombo. al the
western extremity Of lake Managcs
capturing one hundred horses, which Wer.
saddled and hridied.
Panama, Sept p. -- General Juan Is
trada, eK-President Of Nicaragua declare
to-day that American Intervention was o,
the utmost necessity in Nicaragua TO q.
tablish order and progress He expressed
the opinion that the Presidential term o.
Adolfo Dia2 should be extended one Or
two years. and that then free elections
should be held under the supervision Of
Americans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-23
Advice or Hiding.

was standing In front Of my Office
early on the Sunday morning IN ques-
ton when man walked b., looked at
the signs on the steps and asked Inc II
was an attorney. told him | was.
He said he would like 20 consult with
me on very important matter, and
we went upstairs TO my Office. He
started the conversation by saying that
he was in trouble and eslted mo
whether Hot Springs WAS O good place
TO hide In until matters were so ar
ranged that he could get protection.
stating that negotiations were then on
with the District Attorney. told him
that the police would be sure TO pick
him up In two or three days; that any
crook that came to Hot Springs 10 hide
was always found, and then he told me
that he would go to Mexico.
Finally he told me his name was
schepps. and related the entire story OF
the Rosenthal killing. He said Rosen-
thai was about 10 give valuable in
formation 20 the District Attorney and
that they were after Becker for graft
and that the gang had decided To put
the killing OF Rosenthal. the respon-
sibillty Of II. on Becker. told him
that instead Of going to Mexico he had
better get back nearer the base of on
erations. where they could commupi-
cate with him when everything WAC ar
ranged for him 10 come from under
cover.
"The next morning left town and
was gone several weeks. ! did not re-
turn until after Schepps had come
/ again 10 Hot Springs, and was not In
Hot Springs all the time schcpps was
caught and detained here"
Graham also said that Schopps rode
| with him and got off the train ut Ar
genta. Hart, on his arrivel in Hot
Springs, received n telegram from n
man named Burkholtz. who lives In
Argenta. asking the lawyer to call him
on tho long distance telephone. rs he
had important information 10 com
municatc which would be OF value to
Becker.
No attention was paid to the mes
sage. and Thursday afternoon Burk-