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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
SUBWAY CONTRACTS LET
Awarded to Lowest Bidder for
Each of Five Extensions.

The Public Service Commission awarded
five contracts yesterday for the construc'
ton Of as many sections of the pro-
posed dual system Of rapid transit. The
prices aggregate s. 90. III 30. This brings
the total OF contracts awarded on the
Broadway-Lexington and Fourth avenues
extensions UP to So 90. Ia9 70. With tn,
awards already made for the Centre
street loop line and the main line oi
the Fourth avenue. Brooklyn, subway
the total amount of contracts awarded
for the new system to date Is more than
S52. 10000.
The award in every case was made to
the lowest bidder, as follows:
t. l.. Crawford, No. IL Montague street
Brooklyn. Section No. |. Broadway-LeX'
ington avenue subway. 81 Do, 269 70.
+. l.. Crawford. Section No. IA, Broad.
way-Lexington avenue subway. sss2. 40 20
Degnon Contracting Company No. d
Wall street. Section No. /, extension 10
Fourth avenue subway, sl.93o.25s "A,
Degnon Contracting Company. Section
No. >. extension of Fourth avenue sub
way, N,sti.i7l ~
John +. Stevens Construction Com
pany, No. 80 Wall street. Section No. l.
Southern Boulevard subway, S9,2j3,2sl %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
DON'T LET MOTHER KNOW
Young Man, Terribly Burned by
Electricity, Dies Bravely.

Don't let my mother know anything
n bout this isn't we'll" pleaded Henry
l.. McGocy. jr.. twenty years old. just BE-.
fore he died IN the Mount Vernon Hospi-
tai last night McGoey, who was ON
ploycd a. switchboard operator In tn
signal tower of the New York. Westches-
ter q Boston Railway near the Bayches-
ter avenue station, was sent on Sunday
morning To ground the wires OF the cleo
trio power system, so that painters could
begin work on them. II IL said ne mad M
cxpcricnce with the electrical equipment
In some manner, az he was climbing
down from an anchor bridge near Mount
Vernon. a wire that he carried came IN
contact with one OF the overhead wires
carving 400 volts He was thrown IA
the ground. his clothing set on fire and
the nosh OF both hands and arms burned
70 tho bono. His right side and leg were
badly burned.
The young man was hurried 10 IN,
Mount Vernon Hospital. suffering intense
pain When hc was carried into the ward
he clcnchcd his teeth and did not utter a
sound until just before he died. He told
the physicians and nurses that he did not
wish 10 disturb the other patients I'm tho
ward. The Young man was unmarried
and lived with his parents and seven
brothers and sisters at No. 10 Charles
street, New Rochelle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
FIGHTS AGAINST REMOVAL
Queens Under Sheriff Restored, but
Must Now Stand Trial.

John NJ. Phillips. who was removed
from his place as Under Sheriff -
Queens by Sheriff Quinn on a charge Of
having violated the rules Of the office,
refuses To stay dismissed. Through his
counsel, Eugene y. l.. Young he served
notice Yesterday on the Sheriff that as he
was a veteran of the Spanlsh-Amercan
war he could be removed only on charges.
He was forthwith restored TO duty by
Sheriff Quinn, who directed him to pre-
pare Immediately for trial on charges.
Again Phillips demurred and obtained Eve
days In which TO get ready 10 make his
defence.
Phillips IS charged with turning over to
District Attorney Smith, chairman of tic
Joe" Cassidy campaign committee. which
is lighting the regular Democratic organi-
zatlon in Queens, the books containing the
records OF the deputy sheriffs appointed
for election work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
14TH STREET ASKS EXPRESS
Seventh Avenue Property Own
ers Appear Before P. S. G.

An express station at 18th street on the
new Seventh avenue subway line was
earnestly urged by representatives OF
many interests before the Public Service
Commission yesterday. George Gordon
Battle, appearing for the Church Of the
Ascension and other large property own
ers said 100000 in business and prop
erty was represented between 18th a'd
18th streets
Representatives of publishing COM
panies and clothing and other mercantile
establishments made the same argument,
one adding that he understood the unitoI
States government proposed HUDSON
River bridge at I4th street. All the
speakers agreed that the two and nan
mile stretch between Chambers and eod
streets MAS too long an express trip.
Chairman Wilcox said the commission
had already decided 10 construct STA
ton at 1ith street, so il could be changed
60 an express stop if necessary iep-
resentative. of the Wholesale Dealers
Centre asked for an express station at
Franklin street, saying traffic was greater
and business heavier than at Chaihpei'
street.
John D. Crimmins asked that the Lex.
inston avenue station on the osth stree
line be changed to Madison avenue. IT, H.
Backus, acting for Montague street PioP
ertv holders. wished the station AT 'i"'
street to be further west than oet"cei'
Court and Clinton streets He said larSe
mart of the Heights district had been cut
off from the present tube by putunH 'h0
first Brooklyn station at Borough Han
E. T.. Seelman. representing the Leher's
Park Improvement Association oo]cc'.u
70 relocating the 18th street ana Ne"
r-trecht station at 18th street. Maven
Harris asked for station al i''h SUI
on this line Jacob Barondess PRESERVE "
petition with 200 signatures aShiie no
the sixteenth avenue station be ielt
:. l. now ON the Gravesend avenue line
Samuel seiderman asked for station a.
T-tIca avenue on the Eastern farN"'F
line
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
ORDERS NEW ELECTION
Court Takes Hand in Affairs Of
Fraternal ORGANIZATION.

Justice Delany rendered a decision yes
terdey declaring unlawful the election
leid by the Independent Busker Kranken
t'nterstltEungs VcroiD. and appointing
Joseph G. GeY 10 represent the court IN
supervising a new election,
The order is mutual sick end burial
Organization Of tho East Side, Gerson
Tsube, 4 member, brought suit 10 set
aside the election Of officers on the
ground that IL was not fairly held. lie
ALLEGED that Chunc Kestner and Aaron
Kastncr father and son, had elected
themselves president and secretary re-
rp.ct;vels by arbitrary methods. The is
sue ves submitted 10 referee appointed
ly the court and be decided that tho cleo
lion was not feir. Tho court affirmed
This report
Justice Delany said ABOUT the action 81
tho Kaetncrsi "Tho course pursued by
these two officers has been arbitrary, In
efficient and crude. The express pro-
visions of the law have been ignored by
them. No accounts OF fees. dues OF
sources Of revenue. OF expenses have been
kept. Annual reports and minutes of
meetings have been dispensed with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
WALLET NO SAFER THAN BANK
Retired Grocer, Who Lost Savings in
Panic Failure, Victim Of Pickpockets.

Since the panic of 1907, when be lost
$1,000 which he had deposited In a bank,
Max Syndowsky a retired grocer living
at No. 81 Moore street. Williamsburg, has
been IN the habit of keeping his savings
in a wallet. which he carries in his hip
rocket. This wallet. containing S6.373. vas
stolen from him On Sunday. II became
known yesterday when the grocer entered
a complaint at the Hamburg avenue po-
lice station.
Syndowsky told the police that he had
Visited the grave or his mother IN WASH
inston Cemetery. ON his way home he
boarded Culver train, which was
crowded. and when he got or he found
his wallet missing. There is no doubt in
the minds Of the detectives that pick
pockets who have been operating -
Coney Island during the Aiardi Gras week
broke Syndowskys hank. The retired
grocer has wife and seven children.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
MAYOR FITS OUT BOY "FAN"
Black Diamonds Southpaw
Captain Finds Sympathy.

Twclve-year- Charlie Gillon is quite
sure that New Yorks Mayor Is the best
there Is OF ever was on earth. lie said
as much yesterday evening. after Lieu
tenant william Kennel, Mr.. Gaynor's po-
lice aid. had escorted him to an athletic
goods outfitter and had bought for him.
in behalf of the Mayor, baseball bat, a
glove, a mask and two balls.
Charlie lives at No. 7cj Sackett street
Brooklyn, with two brothers and a sister,
the motherless brood being cared TO- by
Mrs Ennis, his grandmother. ~ captain
Of the Black Diamond Baseball club and
noted southpaw among the little fellow
of his neighborhood he determined u
get an outfit 10 play baseball a. it should
be played.
SO he went 10 the Mayors house, in
Eighth avenue on Sunday evening, bu,
Mr.. Gaynor was not In. Tho next morn
ing the youngster went 10 the City Hall.
lie was shown at once into the Mayors
room. ana pretty soon he and the Mayor
werc talking baseball on terms of equal
ity. Then Kennel was instructed to get
an outfit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
NEARLY KILLS FOUR AND SELF
Would-Be Suicide Saved by Land
lady, Who Smells Gas

Jacob lieberman, tailor, tried to COM
NIT suicide by inhaling gas early yester-
day morning In furnished room housr
OF No. 2il South Third street. Williams
burg. and IN doing so nearly caused the
death Of his landlady, Mrs. Sarah Klei-
man: her husband, Jacob, and their two
small children.
Luckily. Mrs. Klciman arose early.
Staggering from the effects Of gas fumes,
she discovered that the deadly odor was
pouring from Iiebermans room. With a
pass key Mrs. Klclman entered the
tailor's room and found him Unconscious
on The bed, with the gas coming fulI
force from the Jet. She opened the win
dow and then went 10 her own rooms
and aroused her sleeping family. Liebcr-
man was taken 10 the Eastern District
HOaDitsl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
BRASS AS HAIR REST0RER
Mans Reason for Stealing
Metal Upsets Court.

charles Akalla nearly upset the gravity
81 the Court OF Special Sessions yeste'
do. when he solemnly averTed that he
had stolen thirty-hve pounds OF brass l'
coucoct cure for badness. James Rey-
Mods. a Waterman for the interbofongr
Rapid Transit Company, had caught AK
ala on September II luesing brass
Journal from the shops al Seventh avenue
and l4Sth street. Through al interpreter
Alfalfa admitted the theft.
Gle saws" translated the interpreter
solornnly. that friend told him 10 take
lump Of brass. heat II on the stove and
then boil il; then II he would wash MS
head in the water his hair would rot fnil
ont. lie saws that his hair is becoming
thin and, thinking no one wanted the
niece OF brass. he took 1t 10 try the
cure"
There was silence for a moment while
The plea sunk in. Then something IKE
q chucklo sounded from where Justice
Zaller was sitting.
Don't look at me- said Justice Zeller
20 Justice O'Keefe; you need It more
tran ! do
perhaps the court woulo Ike iran
script Of the minutes" said Floyd ".
WilmOt. the Assistant District AttCrncy,
looking from Justice Zeller's head 10 that
of Justice O'Kcefc. Justice Collins, who
apparently needs no hair lotion, smiled
dscreetly, while his colleagues looked
severe.
Akalla's plea Of guilty to feti; larceny
was accepted and he was remanded until,
September % for sentence. He still
seems TO have plenty OF hair. His home
4. al No. COS West lj0th street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
.lNVOKES LAW HE Fl0UIEU
MoGlory, Once "Wickedes'
Man." Fights a Railroad.

Billy" McGlory. who decade ago was
known az the "wicRedest man In Ne"
York" because of his management %
several underworld resorts, sought tne
aid of the Supreme Court yesterday III
his fight with the Pennsylvania haiiroau
over the possession of several old puild-
;rcs on the East River front at l29th
s,ros, which he had rented from the
railroad company and let out as s'aoi.e
lie refused to obey the company orue'
TO vacate the premises, and on Satuiuds
a squad of workmen tore down the shacAs'
The former divekeeper SAID throus',
his lawyer that the eviction was liieesi
and asked for a writ Of prohip,tion 10
prevent the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
many from ousting him. The case VIII
be argued tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
NEWSPAPER PRESS BROKEN
Edition Said to Attack Queens Dor
ough Officials Delayed.

While all hands were out for supper
Saturday night some one broke into tho
prcssToom OF THE Queens Borough
Press" In Corona. and smashed the oylin-
der press 50 that it was temporarily use
less.
Tho paper has been opposing Borough
President Maurice Connolly's admiristra-
ton and IL vas said that an edition was
being run off on Saturday in which FUR
Their attacks on the administration were
made. The forms had 10 be sent 20 an
other newspaper Office 10 be printed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
NOT FROM COUNTY CLERK
Schneider Advises Arrest Of Man Who
Gets Money from Merchants.

County Clerk Schncidcr Is on Tho trail
Of man with a slight knowledge Of the
law which he has been using 10 fraudu-
lently collect money from merchants In
the name of the County Clerk This mans
graft IS visiting firms doing business
under trade names and asccrtnning
whether they are registered IN the Coun-
" Clerks office, as required by chapter
2i6 of the laws of 1870.
when the swindlor, who introduces him
self as representing the County Clerk,
learns that the firm is not 50 registered
he draws up a form of certificate and
charges 81 for II. Mr.. Schneider issued
warning yesterday to all firms that this
unidentified man docs not represent his
office, and advises those whom he calls
on 10 cause his immediate arrest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
Perkins Not To Be Called.

IL was announced tonight that George
w Perkins CYRUS H. Mccormick. Charlie.
Deering and other men interested In the
formation Of the alleged trust would not
he called te the witness stand ia tho ,res-
tnt suit
The announcement was made by Joseph
Darling, special agent Of the Department
of Justice. who IL assisting in the prose-
clition of the. civil suit Mr. Darling said
shat none Of the "big men" would be
called. because If they testified IN the
civil suit they weud he immune from
criminal prosecution.
This is al action similar TO ihat
brought against the beef trust, said Mr..
Darling. "The heads Of tho beef industry
obtained an Immunity bath after they
al testified IN tho civil suit"
Mr. Darling refused 80 say what off,
Gals will he called to the stand. but adj
1nitted that Alexander LcgG, assistant 70
Clarence s. Funk, general manager OF
she company, would be the FIRST witness
tomorrow. Others who will testify TO-
morrow are William NJ Gale and H. y.
wood, assistant secretaries Of tho com
pstly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
PEARLS CUT FROM NECK
Passenger on Liner Loses Gems
Valued at So, 900 While Asleep.
REPORT MANY R0BBER!ES
Customs Inspectors and Detec
tives Fail to Solve Mystery
on Ships Arrival.

What is believed to he the most clever
and daring robbery ever attempted on
board an ocean liner on the high seas was
successfully accomplished on board the
North German Lloyd liner Prinz Fried
rich Wilhelm on tho voyage from Bremen,
which ended yesterday.
The heaviest loser-there were six rob-
berries in aIl-was Merritt Wyatt, Of No.
IS West sSth street. who declared that a
pearl necklace valued ut $500 was cut
from his neck while he slept on the first
night out Of Cherboure. Just about the
time Mr.. Wyatt was reporting his loss
to Captain Prehn several other passengers
were presenting complaints 10 Chief Stew
ard Schaeffer. declaring that thieves had
taken various sums Of money from their
clothing.
Captain Prehn was greatly angered over
the losses. and imDediately put extra
watches day and night upon the saloon
stattrooms HIS first impulse vas 10 send
a wireless message to New York when
the Prnz Friedrich got into communica-
ton with Cape Race, but he decided "
was better plan 20 withhold the news
until he got closer TO port He sent MS
message 10 the local Office on SUNDAY
night The skipper advised that detcc-
tives meet the vessel and observe the
passengers as they came ashore. In the
hope of picking ont some one known TO
the police for just such work.
The customs officials also were Informed
OF the robberies, and the baggage OF the
Prnz Friedrich Wilhelm's passengers re-
ceived an unusually careful search. Moth
er customs inspectors nor detectives were
able 10 get any clew TO the identity OF
No fbfef
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
PITCHED BALL KILLS PLAYER

Chicago Sept. 10 Playing baseball re-
suited In the death to-day of Herman
Hneendorf. a member of semi profess
sional team. He was hit on the head ySs-
terday by "A pitched ball and suffered a
fractured skull
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
DERBY DAYS again!

Derby Days again!
The "semi-hexible" Stetson'
designed expressly and eS'
clusively for us, 81.
The "StetSOn Special, tne
Derby on which the Stetsol'
factory specially plumes ITSELF
S..
Soft hats Of all varieties.
ROGERS PEET COMPANY.
Three Broadway Stores
., a. 1t
Warren St. 18th ST. 3!sh D
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17

Even men who simply drip
with money are coming round.
Another Of New \ DIRK 5 most
expensive tailors ANNOUNCES
"overcoatS ready to wear.
More and more men to
whom moneys no object cone
to MS for suits as well as over
coats.
The careful cut OF our
clothes, the exclusive woolens'
many imported. and the econ
omy of time all have weight.
For most men the economy
of cash also counts.
When you're thinking Of
ordering Fall suits from a
tailor we invite your com
parison.
And of course we have one
great advantage to offer-a
try-on Of the finished gar
ments before You place your
order.
Not to speak of our invarl'
able guarantee of satisfactory
service. or your money back
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
Harvester Manager Testifies.

Clarence 3 Funk, general manager Of
the Harvester company. testified the COM
pany owned all the stock in the follow
ing companies
international Flax Irvine Company. IT.
Psui WISCONSIN STEEL Company. Nlscon-
sin Lumber Company. ana the ILLINOIS
Northern Railroad Company
Mr.. Funk declared the Harvester COM
psny bought the products of plants O.
companies ethef than these in which 1t
held stock He said he often was called
upon TO act as umpire 10 determine the
prices al which the International 1Iarves-
ter Company OF America, the selling COM
pany. was 10 pay for the products Of the
international Harvester Company Of New
jersey the producing company.
rs II true that the New jersey com
pany Sails 20 the American company AT
prices at which the American company Is
to sell, 50 thet tho American company
makes no money
ave aim TO buy from the New Jersey
company ~ the same price at which we
would buy from any other company. But
e is fact that the American company
lr.s paic mo- dividends
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
Guards Stop Further Loss.

Although four of tho thcfts had been
committed on Sunday night and the go.-
sip and cismor about tho losses w"r"
heard al every turn, IN. thief or thieves
made away with two pockothook on the
following night. Fearing detection by
the extra guards assigned by Captain
Prehn TO the stateroonns no further efforts
at plundering were attempted.
This Is the fret case Of it's kind that has
occurred on the Prinz Friedrich since she
entered the compeny's service. Captain
Prehn. the ships officers. and even the
passengers, ridiculcd the suggestion that
the thefts had been made by stewards
having access to the rooms. IL is gcner-
ally believed that some saloon passenger
or passengers, with confedcratcs In the
stceragc. boarded the steamship with in.
tent To rob
II was said yesterday that Deputy Sur
vcyor Conveys. in charge Of the baggage
inspection OF third class passengers taken
TO Ellis Island. had instructions 10 be on
tho watch for tho pearl necklace. The
stolen money. most OF which was in
American bank and Treasury notes, would
be difficult TO truce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
Necklace Property Of Friend.

Mr.. Wyatt declared yesterday on arrival
that he was at a loss TO know how the
thief knew Of the presence of the neck
lace. He explained that il was not his
own property. but had been intrusted To
his care to bring to this country tor
young woman friend. Fearful that the
necklace might be stolen. Mr.. Wyatt said
he took the precaution TO have 1t always
on his person. lie had IL on SATURDAY.
September :. when the Prinz Friedrich
left Bremen.
On the following night. after the vessel
left Cherbourg. before going to bed, II put
it around his neck and clasped II. over
the necklace were his night clothes. on
arising in the morning Mr.. Wyatt found
tie necklace had been removed from ms
neck lie said he did not remember hav-
ing been disturbed in his sleep. Tie boz
iieved the thief had clcycrly cut the pearls
from his neck with a pair Of manicure
scissors that lay upon his dresser.
Mr.. Wyatt reported his loss personally
10 the customs officials. and declared that
he had called in reputable friends on
board TO help search his room and cloth
ing and baggage after the loss was dis
covered.
/. VI. Rlatner. Of wilkes Barre. Penn.
said that SliJ in wallet containing
papers Of great personal value 10 him had
been taken from his room. He said hc
would gladly give reward with tho
stolen money for the return OF the papcrs.
Mr.. Blstner said another passenger who
had lost a purse containing about $50 IN
cash told him he had found man walk
ing about in his room after sark on his
return from the dining saloon. lie halted
the stranger as he was leaving the room
and asked him what h. wanted. and the
man replied that lie was an electrician
looking for an imperfcction IN tho wiring.
Davis Pearson, Of Philadelphia, had q
wallet taken from his ovcrcoat hanging
in his stateroom TWO women pnsscu-
gers reported that their handbags had
been ransacked. $50 being taken from one
o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-17
WHY HE SOLD TO THE
HARVESTER COMPANY
ViCe-PreSident of Plano Con-
Germ Tells of Fifteen Meetings
with George W. Perkins.
GARY INTRODUCED THEM
Government Agent Says Per
kins and Mccormick Will Not
Be Called in Suit Lest
They Gain Immunity.

Chicago. Sept 16.--William VI. Jones ol
Foster. Cal. one Of the vice-presidents OF
the International Harvester Company tes-
titled to-day in the government SUIT to'
The dissolution Of that corporation uhdei
the Sherman antitrust law, that IN july
1902. he went to New York in response 10
d telegram from Gilbert n. Gary OF inc
'nited states steel Corporation, ana III
cousemlence Of that visit the Plano Manu-
featuring Company was sold 10 the Har'
vester company.
That was the year IN which, the govern
ment charges, tie Harvester company
formed a trust In restraint of trade Mt
Iones was president of the Plano corn
pany. capitalized at 100000.
when received Mr., Gary's telegram
said Mr Jones, 'I went to New York. H'
took me to the Office Of j. T. Morgan
to-. where he introduced me 10 George
". Perkins. Air Perkins asked me
whether ! wanted 10 sell out told him
would on fair basis. I didn't ther
know to whom ne wished me to sell. but
ut the end Of the month I was told and
agreed to accept stock IN the new COM
many fer the Plane company I knew
Mr. Perkins Was trying TO get other com
oanies. lie said he already had ali option
en a Milwaukee plant"
'1yhy did you sell TO Mr. Lane instead
II te thei new company" asked MIR
tirosvenor.
'That was matter the lawyers al
ranged"
AMID ,nn ever attend any Of the stoCl'-
holders meetings Of tho Harvester com
psny?'
mo- my stock was held for ten years
Sy Mr.. Perkins. Charles Doerlns and Cy'
rns II McCnt1nirl the voting trustees"