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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
WON'T lMPEACH HANF0RD
House Committee Urges That
Resignation Be Accepted.


Washington. Aug. Sin report filed
to-day with the House Judiciary Com
,oi,.ee the subcommittee appointed to
investigate impeachment charges against
Judge Cornelius Hanford, Of Seattle
recommends that further proceedings be
dropped a. the resignation Of the jurist
has accomplished all that might be o.
tanned were the inquiry to continue.
The judiciary Committee viii recon-
mend TO the House the discontinuahce Oh
the impeachment investigation. and Presl-
dent Taft will probably, therefore. accept
The resignation of Judge Hanford. which
was rendered while the subcommittee
was engaged in taking testimony at
Seattle. The subcommittee ~hich re-
Gently returned 10 this city, reported that
in its preliminary investigation 2'S WIZ
resses were examined. and record COM
piled of 3,c9l typewriter pages. The re-
port says:
II clearly appears that Judge Hanford
usefulness a. federal Judge Is over,
that his personal and JudlclI Coho.N,
disqualiles him for that POSITION; ana no
this committee RECOMMENDS that H'9
re signation be accepted.
After reviewing the work OF the investi-
eating subcommittee, the report hieo
to-day summarizes the reasons for recon-
rnending the abandonment OF 'urther
hearings and the dropping OF the I'M
Enactment charges. They are:
First-The good which successiuI m,
parchment proceedings could effect wonlo
be the removal of Judge ifaniord IRON
the bench. This gooo hIS ies'e""0'
accomplished. .,,o,-
unent or reward, and involves no eN-
penditure Of public money a..
Third-His age and circumstances obs
closed by the testimony render him prac-
tically Ineligible for office. ,.
Fourth-To prosecute an inpeacnment
proceeding before The Senate WouId IN
yolye an expenditure appFoAi'""''""
go 900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
POLICE BADGE AIDS ESCAPE
No Arrest When Holder of "S2"
Frightens Man to Death.

Walter Meyer, Of No. AGO Third avenue.
dropped dead yesterday in a restaurant at
No 1907 Third avenue, The Bronx. when
a man who said he was a policeman
pointed a revolver al him during the
course OF row. A doctor from the Ford
ham Hospital said that heart disease was
the cause OF death.
The man responsible for Meyers death
showed Patrolman Groot, Of the East 5lst
street station. who came 10 the restaurant
Immediately after Meyers death, police
badge. He concealed part Of the badge,
but Groot saw the number Sc The
stranger told him that he would attend
TO the case.
While Groot was ringing for an ambu-
lance the man escaped An effort Is being
made 10 find the owner OF badge $50"
Before the death OF Meyer the man
with the police badge knocked William
Warren, OF No. 10 Westervelt avenue.
Stspleton, Staten Island, unconscious with
the butt Of his revolver. He was accom-
aned by another man. vino also escaDed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
BARROW TRIAL IN SALOON
Session OF Court Also Held on
Busy Street Corner.

Los Angels. Aug I'm the bribery
trial of Clarence : barrow hnre today
session Of the court vas held on three
street corners in tho business section Of
the CITY. inside Of q SELDOM and on the
third floor OF 4 rooming house.
The iUrv was conveyed in motor cars
70 the scene OF the alleged briberv Of
George y Lockwood, talesman. and
at the corner Of &c md Los Angeles
streete. tho place where the brihe money
Was said 10 have been passed. Judge Hut
ton called court in the presence Of hun
dreds Of spectators.
By stipulation Judge Hutton alone ed-
dressed the jury as it visited various
points mentioned in the evidence. the
court reporter standing at his elbow re-
cordine his remarks. half dozen
bailiffs guarded the jury as the itnerant
session Of court was held.
The saloon IN which detectives waited
for the appearance Of Bert II. Franklin
the confessed briber. was visited and
patrons were elected while a brief SEES
sion was held.
After visit 70 the rooming house. a
block distant, from a window Of which a
detective testified TO having watched the
meeting between Lockwood and c. T.
White. the stakeholder" OF the alleged
brioe monev. the jury was taken 70 the
scene OF Franklins arrest. after which
court officials Jurors, counsel and re-
porters returned 10 the courtroom. where
court was formally adjourned until Mon
day morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
ARCHIBALD TRIAL. DEC. 8
Senate Sets Date for the I'M
parchment Case.
IRON The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. Aug. BY vote OF ~
10 10 the Senate to-day rejected the plea
presented by the managers on the part
=, tho House that the Archbold inlpeach-
mont case be heard Immediately ana
AGED December as the date for trial.
This decision. which clears the way for
an early adjournment, unless iurtnel
complications arise over the appropriation
bills. Was taken after an cHtenoeo uiS-
cussjon In secret session
The Senate. sitting as a court OF I'M
neachment. resumed consideration OF the
Archibald case at o'clock. AT mat uihe
A. S. Worthlngton, counsel Tor inc ao-
oused jurlst. made plea Tor u'ne III
which 10 prepare the defence. he SUD
,oittod af1dayits to show that the scrah-
ton attorneys upon whom Judge Arcn-
bald had relied TO conduct his defence
we're unable 10 take up the case at the
present time because OF illness.
REPRESENTATIVE Clayton demanded that
the trial begin as soon az possible tsS-
ing the ground that the interests OF the
reonle of the United States demande"
thai the right OF Judge Archibald to &C.
c,,n,. his seat should be determined with
ont DELAY. Mr.. Worthington gave assur-
ance that the accused jurlst woulo nor
take part In the proceedings Of the COM
nerce Court while the charges were
pending u,
Those Who opposed the postponement
~ the case until December were
remocrots - Ashurst Bacon, Bailey
Chamberlain, MARITIME. Myers, Ponerens'
Reed Shively. Simmons, smith OF Ieor-
gis- Stone, Thornton and Tillman
Hepubllcans-Bristow Clspp' Jones Ls
Toilette and Works.
The influence the postponenent might
have upon the arguments for the re
call Of rndges' in tire approaching cam
pa,gn figured prominently In arsumeh.
On The senate Chairman Clayton OF
the House managers, in advancing ms
demand for an immediate hearing. de-
clsred that the remedy OF impeachment
itself IL now on trial
shall we accentuate the charge that ~
of,sn made he asked. that the remedy
of impeachment is slow. cumbersome ana
inealcleptr' ...-, ......r,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
DROPS RECIPROCITY RIDER
Senate Recedes from Amend
ment to Steel Bill.
frrom The Tribune Rurtau

Washington. Aug. 1.-The ACTIVITY Of
Congress toward adjournment was shown
to-day in the Senatc's vote 10 reccde
from it's amendment 10 the Democratic
steel bill repeating the Canadian reel
procity act Senators Bristou. Clapp,
Gre wford La Toilette, Pondexter AMI
Works voted with the Democrats 10 drop
the amendment
Senator La Toilette gave notice that he
would ask the Senate on Monday TO ac-
cspt the compromise wool bill agreed upon
ty the insurgent and Democratic con-
ferrees The House has accepted the con-
ference report This probably will be
oone by the same coalition, and the two
bills will be sent 10 the President 70 he
vetoed promptly
The Democratic cotton bill was received
from the House TO-DAY, ard Will be re
nor,ed back adversely by the Finance
committee Of the Senate without delay.
The fate Of the sugar bin is etill in
doubt.
Some Of President Tafts supporters in
the senate to-day declared that the Presi-
dent would veto every one .A'aE
Bills nov under confederation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
WARNS SENATE OF VETO
Warren Hints Taft Will Dlsap'
nrove Appropriation Bill.

,rashinrton. Aug 3.-The posslb'A'Y
that President Taft will veto inc ieslS'
,ative executive and judicial apPr"prla-
t,on bill. II II abolishes the Commerce
curt and mobiles the federal cifl ser
to- was suggested to the Senate moi
,.c,iv to-day by Chairman warren ''
~. senate Appropriations COMMITTEE.
Senator Warren urged immediate aC'o"
m the conference report on the Dill :"
tbat Il might go 10 the President ia
tn, y. the rumors that have been cur
-, Tor several days" lie said, as 10
what might happen 10 this bill IN certain
o,ort.rs think VIC ought 10 get through
With u without further delay.
The Senate declined 10 dispose OF inc
r.nort before Monday Senator baiIeE
mad. a new plea for the commerce
Curt hut added that If II were abolished
,ho Eve Judges ought not 10 be retained
az tho rolls as circuit Judges, as the APP
n,oprlation bill would authorize
Senator Cummins, In an attack on inc
o,,,u service provisions Of the Dill dc-
dared the measure would "aooush the
civil service.
"Th,s bill would re-estsblsh the old
spoils system in all It's completeness ne
said. THE proposition is to make APP
no,ntments for terms of seven years and
AZ the END OF that time reappontment ID
N be absolutely at the discretion Of the
head OF the department. II is the spoils
svstem, with a change every seven years
instead of at the end Of an administra-
ton"
Senator Warren declared this would
not be the effect, that the Civil Service
Commission had proposed the system and
would still be in control Of all appoint
mcnts. II developed that one member OF
the Civil Service Commission favored the
ch.nyea and that the other Two did not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
HURT SAVING CHILDREN
Bicycle Patrolman, Riding Fast,
Swerves Too Abruptly.

To save a small girl and boy who ran IN
his path Bicycle Patrolman William 3.
Flynn. while riding At high speed early
last evening. swerved his machine into
the gutter al Morris avenue and 18TH
street. The Bronx He was thrown over
the handlebars and fell on his head. He
was rendered unconscious by the fall and
was removed TO ForGham Hospital by
Or. jones II was found that he had
deep liberation Of the scalp, and 1t was
feared his skull was fractured.
Notwithstanding his injuries, when he
regained consciousness Flynn insisted
that he he taken 70 his home, at NO. +a
East 136th street. He said his wife and
children would worry If they were told
he was in hospital Az his home he was
attended BY his own doctor.
Flynn was speeding TO the scene Of
small fire when the accident occurred.
Tho names Of the children were not
learned By the police. The injured police
man Is thirty-seven years old and has
been bicycle patrolman for the last six
years He IS attached TO the Morrsania
station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
MINGo SANDERS GETS JOB
Other Brownsville Soldiers May.
Be Reinstated Soon.

Washington, Aug. BY an executive
order OF President taft Mingo Sanders.
who was a sergeant OF the negro infantry
regiment discharged from the army with.
our honor for participation in the
Brownsville riots. to-day became mes
senger in the Interior Department at so
a month
Representative Rodenberg, Of Illinois.
said to-day he would introduce in the
House next week a bill TO reinstate SAM
ders in the army and permit his retire
ment at once. When discharged Sanders
had served twenty-six years. and after
another years service would have been
entitled 70 retirement at two-thirds pay
and allowances.
Later. Mr.. Rodenberg says, he will In
troduce a bill for the reinstatement OF al
the innocent soldiers discharged for par
ticipation In the Brownsville riots.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
HITS WOMAN AND RUNS AWAY.

Mrs. Pauline Lenger., Of No. 4025 Car
penter avenue. The Bronx. was struck
by an automobile at 22sth street and
White Plains Road yesterday afternoon
as she was attempting TO board a south
bound trolley car. She refused TO 90 to
hospital after her injuries had been
dressed by an ambulance surgeon from
Fordham Hospital. The man at the
wheel of the automobile put on speed
after the accident and made his escape.
The police Of the Wakefield station have
make an arrest in the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
CANAL A PLEASURE WAY
More Private Craft than Commercial
Boats Use It Now.

Albany, Aug. 3.--More than fifteen hun
dred permits to owners of pleasure craft
10 navigate the waters of the state canal
nave been issued this year by Duncan c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
Peck. state Superintendent Of Public

Peck. State Superintendent Of Public
Works.
During the last few years the number
Of such craft on the state waterways has
increased so rapidly that they now out
number those used for commercial pur-
poses. and special rules have been pro-
mulgsted for their regulation. The speed
limit on the canals is fixed at not TO ex-
coed four miles an hour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
Welcomes McAdoo's Services.

The selection OF William G. McAdoo as
vice-chairman of the national committee
pleased the Governor immensely.
81 would like to say" he said. how
much II gratifies me that Mr.. McAdoo
HIS been able 10 accept the position. |
consider It very generous of him to give
No his time TO II. as understand he will
Hc was my original choice. II was up
10 him as TO whether or not he would &C
sept. am particularly glad 10 have him
associated with the campaign"
Governor Wilson also said that although
he had read most Of President Tsfts
speech Of acceptance he would make no
comment on IT, Il prefer TO discuss sub
iccts-not men" he said. He also reit-
Grated hie determination not 10 make an
extended speaking tour, and that ne
= would make no back platform speeches
in his campaign. He will probably confine
lis speechmakius to those states which
he and his advisers consider debatable.
John J. Hopper chairman Of the New
York State Committee OF the lndepen-
dence League was introduced 20 the Gov
ernor to-day by stuart Gibboney. After
talking 10 the Governor for about twenty
minute Mr. Hopper told the newspaper
men that the $50 members OF his state
committee appeared 20 be about evenly
divided between Wilson and Roosevelt
Asked what action the Independence
league committee would take. Mr.. Hop
per replied
u Is difficult 10 say. I have talked to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04

perhaps $50 member Of the state com.
nllttee' and they seem 20 be about equally
oNideo between Roosevelt and Wikon
speaking for myself. am strongly in.
cllhed toward Wilson and hope the com.
mlttee viii indorse him This is only The
SECOND Time / have met him. and he APP
pears 10 be quite democratic. OF course.
We shall wait TO read his speech Of &C
ceptance and that Of Colonel Roosevelt
II Wilson's views are sufficiently pro-
sressive l think vs. shall indorse him.
TAFT seems 10 be entirely out If il. Even
the Republicans do not seem 10 know he
l. running The Republican party seems
IN ian way 20 break away from TAFT
and go over bodily 70 the Bull Moose
Asked about the strength Of the Inde-
pendence League in View York state. Mr..
Hopper said
Il polled $4,000 votes for Governor two
Years ago. New York County gave me
2o,60o votes. Last fall We poled $4,000
'otes in New York County"
Mr. Hopper declared the Independence
League convention was scheduled 10 take
place on October 5.
Discusses Jersey Senate Race.
Representative Eugene Kinkesd, OF
Hudson County. y. J., also called on
Governor Wilson, and asked him 10 urge
Representative Billy" Hughes. Of Pater-
son, 10 become a candidate for Cnited
States Senate AZ the corning Democratic
primaries nv. hughes has recently been
appointed county Judge Of Passsic, and
Nr Kinkead wanted the Governor 70 ask
hin, to give m that place and enter the
Senate contest Tho Governor said hc
would talk tho situation over With nv
Hughes and NJ. Kinkeod on Wednesday.
Mr. Kinkesd has also been mentioned
as 4 Senate candidate but he said he had
made ZIP his mind 10 seek denomination
70 Congress. IN the new sth district.
A large delegation Of women from all
sections Of the country will attend the
ceremonies AT Sea Girt on Wednesda%'
when Governor Wilson is notified Of his
nominate for President The Women's
National Democratic League, which was
recently incorporated ir New York, rith
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson as honorary rres''
dent, received yesterday a telegram from
Mrs Wilson inviting officers and members
81 tire league 70 af'eno 'lN nOt"i''''N'
ceremonies.
Mrs. Steven 3 Avres. corresponding
secretary Of the league. said last nlgnt
that n1anv women would GO 10 sea Ilr''
and that this vould be the flrst time IN 'he
history Of either party that such an or
ganization Of women had paruclpated J"
notification ceremonies.
The telegram which Mrs. A!res rec"iN9 ="
from, Mrs. Wilson read as follows
Governor Wilson and VIII be dellsn mo
% zee here on Wednesday the Women
National Democratic League Their pres
crcc viii add much - the interest," oI
the coca sion. The exercises are nkcq l"r
m. ELLEN 4. WILSON.
Mrs Thomas r Marshall, wife OF the
Vice Presidential nominee, " honorary
vicr-president of the league.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
WILSON AND M'C0MbS
IN CONFERENCE HERE
Nominee and National Chairman
Clear Away Campaign Snags
in WhirIWind Sessions.
nENIES FRICTION RUM0RS
Three Important Appointments
Settled - Henry Morgen-
thsu TO Head Finance
Committee.

IN = four.hour conference al the Uni
,.rsitv Club, which lasted until nearly
midnight last night. Governor Wilson and
william : McCombs. chairman Of the
nsroocratc National Committee, went
aver the entire political situation and
,srsshed out a majority Of the problems
which have been holding M the campaign
committee end creating unrest IN the
Wilson ranks
In striking contrast 70 rhe apparently
sn,the,ic meetings Of the Governor 5
leaders recently, last nights conference
a,s conducted with such vigor that the
,.,sctions for treasurer. chairman Of the
snsnce committee and the manager Of
,bs Chicago headquarters were made dur
ing the session.
governor Wilson announced that Henry
uorgsnthau would take the Craftsmanship
Il the finance committee and that J. /.
,ayies would be he man 20 take chars"
# the Chicago headquarters. He also
declared that an agreement had been
cached On the selection for treasurer.
but that he had been unable so far 10
communicate with the man and conse-
ouertly must vithholS his name for a
fAN hours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
BEDROOM FURNITURE 6 BEDS. In Both Store,

FURNITURE 6 BEDS. In Bon
White Enamel Chffoniers, large and
roomy.-very desirable as storage chests.
700, 500, 1000
regularly e.oO 1850 1880
White Enamel Bedroom Suites,---
Bureau and Chifonier with plate glass
mirrors and Twin Beds
regularly $500, 5000
Fine Mahogany Bedroom SuitcS,--
Bureau, Chiff'oner and Toilet Table, all
with plate glass mirrors
5000, $500 and 5000
regularly o. So 1900 and $3.50
Craftsman Chamber Suites of finest
- Silver Grey Bird s-cye-Mapic richly
IT. ornamentcd with inlay. Suite includes
GB double size Bedstead with cane panels,
IL Bureau. Chiffoner and Toilet Table
IN regularly $4,000, $500
~ Louis XVI Bedroom Suites of fine
MAHOGANY with ornamental carvings
Twin BedSeads with cane panels, Bureau
and Chfonier regularly $500, 1880
Brass Redsteads,-2-in continuous
tubing. 1-lnch lateral filler rods, best
English lacquer bright or satin finish. All
sizes. regularly 71oo, 1850
100 Fine Brass Beds,-2-inch square
tubing. heavy top rails and filler rods,
bright or satin finish, best English lacquer.
All sizes. regularly $3.50 1891
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
Persian SuItanabad

Unusual assortment of Fine Herman
shah. Tabriz. Cabstan, Sercbend and Fer
eghan Rugs. Sizes ranging from 4X7ft.
to ) Y 9 fl. regularly $500 to 10000 5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
Decorative Linens.

Unusually attractive collection OF
about three hundred odd pieces, including
Reception and Tea Cloths, Buffet Scarfs.
Centre Pieces and Doyles,-lace trimmed
or embroidered.
I to Il less than regular prices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
HOUSEHOLD & DECORATIVE LINENS.
Lower Floor. Twenty third Street.
second Floor, Thirty fourth Street.

Damask Table Cloths,-extra heavy
soft finish Eight artistic designs
regularly 800 and 3.75, 2.1O and 2.85
Napkins to match, dinner size. .......
regularly $50, $50 doz.
$50 dozen Hemstitched Huckaback
Towels, pure linen, plain or damask
borders. regularly $50, 2.75 doz.
100 dozen Hemsttched Muslin Pillow
Cases. neatly embroidered rs each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
Deriss Reports Of Friotion,

ne-ies Reports 81 rriotion,
are 70 become leaders Of the Wilson party
the Governor went over tbs matter OF the
various committees other than the cam
psizn committee He said that these bod
,ss would he ae representative as post
hls He also put 2 check on the reports
detailing his dissatisfaction with the lack
Of proCress Of the campaign committee
hy making several enthusiastic references
70 Il and the prospect Of its being in full
action by tho time 81 the notification OK
ercses
It IS considered probsb that an sd-
diuonal vice-chsirran will be appointed
70 take charge ot the F4r Western mead
quarters which will b@ established in
Den"er
AZ the close Of the conference Gov
ernor Wilson left the club for retreat
in jersey, where he will spend to-day
resting and Writing a few members Of
his family.
M McCombs denied emphatcally that
there was any friction in the campaign
committee. and said that the selection Of
tie University Club for last nights talk
was made al Governor Wilson sugges-
ton, on the grounds OF secusion and free
dom from interruption. This explanation
Vas made apparently to refute any sug-
sesuon Of friction which might arise from
hi> failure 10 80 TO Sea Girt
With the exception Of one or two per-
from sea Grit TO this city yesterday at
,,rnoon. without being recognized. Even
after he got off the train and walked
through The PENNSYLVANIA Station. where
hundreds Of persons were going back and
forth. 10 one seemed to know him.
After his two and half hour Journey
from Sea Girt 10 the station the Governor
became hungry. lie went into the sta
ton lunchroom. and. selecting one OF the
high stools. ordered ham sandwich and
a glass 81 outtermilk, which he appeared
70 relish. Although the place was pretty
wen filled with patrons, the Governor
again got away without any recognition
There was nothing on Governor Wilson TO
disguise him.
When he Governor went outside ne was
approached b. many chauffeurs, asking
him If he wanted a taxi" but as in his
previous experience on the journey, none
appeared 10 recognize the Democratic
candidate for President. Governor Wilson
finally got in an automobile and headed
uptown 10 one Of the clubs where he was
10 meet W. +. McCombs. chairman Of the
Democratic National Committee.
Welcomes McAdoo's Services.
The selection OF William G. McAdoo as
vice chairman of the national committee
pleased the Governor immensely.
81 would like to say" he said. how
lnuch II CratifeS me that Mr.. McAdoO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-04
MATTRESSES & SPRINGS.

Fine Horse Hair Mattresses with plain
or fancy ticking. Full double bed size.
regularly 24.s0. 1880
Finely upholstered Box Springs with
plain or fancy ticking. Full double bed
size. regularly 1900. $50