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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
ONE-WEEk THEATRES.

charles Klein's The Third Degree nav
-. h.en released for stock purposes was
o,ned up for production at the Academy
:, Music where It is this weeks onerins'
81 ,,,,nclpal roles are played by Priscilla
t,,,,u.,es and Theodore Friebus' the leaders
ot the company. o,,
Montgomery and Stone, in "The Ola
I'm" have come to the Grand opera
Lice this week The play and players
10, had long run AT the Globe Iheatre
g.. se,son were enthusiastically greeted
~. a West side audience.
.Xaughty Marietta Is spending its last
II in New York at the Manhattan opera
,,.,,so Emma Trentinl, who sings the title
laIo an the Victor Herbert operetta, Will sail
a. opdon next week, TO appear there IN
a.r,,d opera again under the dictatorship
:, osc.,r Hammersteu.
..u.,.oryvoman' II still on her quest ot
,o,,o This week at the West End Theatre.
u,at,er Brownies morality play has its
origi,aI strong cast and both play anu
liver won unusual appreciation nom last
nights audience. ------
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
"MANON" AT METROPOLITAN
Opera Packed to Suffocation at
Seasons Last Performance.

".Nanon" received It's third and last per-
fcrmance Of the season last night at the
Metropolitan opera House before All audi
crce that filed the auditorium 70 suffoca-
ton. At each Of IT'S three performances
this work. put on at the tail Of the season.
las raised an interest and an enthusiasm
little shor, of extraordinary. How much
of this has been due 10 the appeal Of Enrico
Carliso and how much 10 the work itself
may be debated. bur II is none the less GER
tain that the Metropolitan has proved that
II can produce French opera as French
opora should bc produced. and that there
is for this opera public demand.
Never has Miss Tarrar sung or acted bet
ter than In this Massenet work. and last
night her mezzo-vocc was ravishing in
,ensuous beauty Mr.. Caruso sang Des
Grieux with n splendid sense Of style. and
in his "Reye de Manon' and Vision Fugi-
tive" accomplished in grace Of song what
few tenors. French or otherwise. could
have approached.
Good words TOO. should be said for Mr.
Gilly. Mr. ROthcr aad the three fascinating
graces-Mmes. Sparkes, Maubourg and Du-
chene. Yet when all is said and done. II
f. 10 Arturo Toscanini that must fall first
bonorq II was he who informed the whole
performance with the spirit that has car
ried II 20 Victory. Under his baton "Manon"
has become more than a mere water color
~ became human drama OF grace and
frailty and suffering.
This is what IL became as the child Of
the Able Provost: this IS what II has too
often failed to become as the adopted child
n Jules Massenet. Yet that Massenets
music holds in solution these dramatic
clements Mr.. Toscaninl has triumphantly
moved. nor by virility OF treatment has he
rnarrcd the essential Gallo grace. "Manon"
las becn one OF the treats OF the operate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
CHARLES HAWTREY ARRIVES
English Actor Will Give Revival Of Old
Farce in This Country.

Charles Hawtrey. the English actor. VINO
made his first professional visit to this
country seven years ago when he present.
cd Richard Ganthony's "A Message from
Mars" arrived here last night on the Al
lantic Transport liner Minnewsska. from
London. accompanied by his company OF
twelve players, including Miss Enid Les
lie. hts leading woman.
Mr. Hawtrey will begin an engagement
Of one month on Monday ~ Maxine FL
liotts Theatre. He will present re-
vival Of an old French farce adapted TO
the English stage. called Dear Old
Charley" The play caused much COM
ment by the censor Of London when II
was produced twenty years ago. The
author. charles II. Brookheld, was recent
" appointed censor, and this prompted
Mr. Hawtrey 10 make his revival
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
LIS JADE BRINGS $50
Highest Price at Oriental Sale,
$500, for Ebony Elephant.

A royal East Indian elephant. carved
from ebony and carrying on his back. held
by an ivory support, a white crystal ball
3% inches in diameter brought S6OO-the
highest price last niEht-at the second ses-
sion Of the sale Of the East Indian and
Chinese art objects. comprising part Of the
John l.. Graves collection. at the Anderson
Auction Companys rooms. Quill Jones was
the purchaser.
A piece of csinelian red Jade. which for
merly belonged to ii Hung Chang. brought
the next highest igure-S5lO 1t was bought
by Yamanaka & co. 4 covered jar, carved
from pink crystal, with side ornaments OF
elephants heads, was sold on order for
$50. William r. Hearst gave si20 for a
sword OF the Prince Of Ichigo. Its scao-
bard Is OF gold lacquer with silver mount
ings The blade was made in 1890.
There was some keen competition in the
bidding for the examples Of Chinese silk
and gold embroiderles. These were taken
by French and German officers during the
Boxer rebellion from the imperial ward
robe in the summer palace in Picking They
were the first selection from the entire loot
carried away by these officers. \ piece Of
imperial yellow satin embroidery, wrought
in heavy gold with design Of the imperial
dragon and other s.rbols was sold on
order for 81. Tins piece, it is said. hung
on the wall of the throne room, directly
behind the Emperor's throne.
y. H. Bliss gave $40 for an imperial robe
of yellow silk with all decorations and
symbols woven into ii and carved gilt but
tons korO-"Snow from Heaven its
cover and stand. all made Of bronze, filled
with gold nuggets, said to he n master
piece, was sold on order for go and an old
type Kirmanshah rug, with groundwork OF
soft cream color, covered with birds fruits
and flowers. was bought by Vincent Gurdji
for s92 81
Three hundred and fifty dollars was paid
for a Jade bowl Of brilliant dark emerald
green II was sold on order. +. Achelis
gave s36o for a figure OF THE Goddess OF
Mercy" cut from dark green Jade.
The total OF these first two sessions vas
1854 70
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EDMUND ABBY HURRY.

Edmund Abby Hurry, lawyer. died last
evening at his home No. l22 East 3sth
street. Mr.. Hurry was a native Of sau-
gerties. y. Y. where he vas born seventy
three years ago. son OF the late Edmund
and Elizabeth NJ. Hurry. After receiving
his early education In his native town he
entered Columbia College. being graduated
with the class of 20. Two years later he
was admitted 10 the bar.
At the outbreak of the Civil War Mr..
Hurry enlisted In the navy. where he
served as a non-commissiOned officer for
two years. Then he returned 10 this city,
where he resumed the practice OF his pro-
fession. in which he had been actively en-
gagged since. His wife, four daughters and
two sons survive. Mr.. Hurry was a MEM
Der of the Union League and University
clubs. and the ST. Nicholas and St
Georges societies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
BRADY PRESENTS DOUBLE BILL
In. Telegranh ID u TrIbuncl

nv Telegraph u Tho IrDune-I
Buffalo. April Sat the reck Theatre to
,;pbt WiIliam A. Brady made an interest
,rc experiment A company OF fifty play
ers with cyril Scott as it's central figure.
was presented in a double bill. consisting
~ q modern drawing room comedy In three
acts and an Arabian Nights drama In one
act and three scenes. The comedy is called
.,rhe Best People" and had A long run at
Wyndhams Theatre. London. Inc Oren,
,rritten by the Irish Lord Dunsany. and
,roduced with success AT the Hsymsrket
Theatre. in London. where II was contlr-
ned for many months A., -.,,....-.,,...
,.ast were Dallis Anderson. Lucille WATSON,
ruth Shepl-v Mona Morssn. Nunain Nc
Vcy. rocklino Fellowes and others
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HARRY DAYTON.

Harry Dayton. who for six years had
hsan the ship news reporter OF THE Even
inc Journal" died suddenly yesterday at
h,s home. No. 223 West Hst street. He was
horn I'm Auburn. n. Y, forty-seven years
go and al one time owned a newspaper In
,Sst CITY. Mr. DAYTON mad been engaged In
neuspa per work In this city for twenty-five
Years and for the last ten years has been
endowed on the Hearst newspapers lie
nas in charge OF the work at Police Head
quarters for eight years and had many
Srisnds in the Police Department,
Mr.. Dayton had been In poor health Tor
sa~ersI months but his death was uneN-
rectsd His last active work at ship news
las when ne went down the BAY to write
the story Of the arrival Of Cardinal Farley
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WHAT is GOING ON TO-DAY.

yr.. admission 10 the American Museum OF Nat
uraI History. the Metropolitan Museum OF
Art and the New York Geological Park
Lecture. under the auspices OF the League for
Political Education, by Aousignor ROBERT
Hugh Benson on Modern Psychicai Re
search" Hudson Theatre. u m
Luncheon of the Kentucky Women. Waldorf
Meeting Of Tho Society for Political study, Hotel
Astor, 800 p. m.
Address nv NJ BENJAMIN y Andrews on Hone
Econonics" National League for tho civic
Education % Women. No. - East 46ih
Lecture by Professor Rudolph NJ Binder. school
% Mothercraft. No. $50 West End avenue
?. m.
H.eing o. the New York Club for Homeless
Boys Wsdon-Astoria ,. m.
plnner OF me Sphinx club. Waldorf-Astoria-
evening
Mass meeting under the auspices of the Mems
Club 70 voice indignation over the numerous
loho"rles and existing police piottcsoh
Fourth Unitarian Church. East 10Th street
and Beverly Road. Brooklyn. evening.
Meeting Of the American Society Of Mechanical
Ensineers No. - West a9th street. s;l'
, M.
Public lectures of ne Board Of Educa ton. si5
,. M: Msnhattan--Wadlcigh High school
lijh street. west Of Seventh avenue, I'm
Ger the Roof ot the World Samuel Aldeh
Perrine: Public School 4. Rivington. Ridge
and Pitt streets, An Andean Tour Through
Three Zones" Mrs NJ Claire Fnney, pub
lic school 90 4th street east OF First
avenue. Songs from the Morse Land"
Nj and Mrs. Barclay Durham: Pub
hc School g. SSth street. east OF First
avenue. Properties OF Magnets Pro
lessor william q. Peckham, Public School
1872 1920 street and Wordsworth avenue.
What Vaccination Has Accomplished"
Charles Mcdowell. NJ y. Public school 169.
Audubon avenue and l69th street France:
Her People and Her Arts" Miss Anna
Seaton schmidt; American Museum Of Nat
ufal History. 77th street and Central Park
West. Passion Play Of 1910 al Ober-
ammergau." Or. John g. BOwker T. r
q. S; Hebrew Technical Institute No 80
Siuyvesant street. Earth Air Fire,
Water" Frederick T.. BreithUt. So. D. Met
TOpolitan Temple. Seventh avenue and 14th
street. Burns and Scotland" Charles II
GOvsn; Mission Of the Immaculate Virgin.
Greet Jones and Lsfa yette streets Hunting
Wolves Snow shoes" James A. Cruk
shank New York Public Library. No 1O3
Neet i85th street. why We Wear Glasses. %
David D. Marshall. ". y: s. Cornelius =
Church. No 423 West 18Th street THE
Health ~ The Child s Josephine Baker.
NJ y. The Bronx Public School 90 Pros
pect avenue and Jennings street Emo %
Arden Mrs Marion Ieispd. New York
Catholic Protector, Van Nest. Around the
World with the Atanto Fleet" George T.
7 stevenson. Realty Hall. Ogcen and Mer-
ram avenues. Ughbrdge a Trip Through
Italy Miss Hannah " Hefter. Riverds 10
Han RiNerdale avenue and 2S0fh street.
The Sea Beach ~ Low tide John !.
Sch0onhoyen. ~ Anseln's Hsu. linton sre-
rue. near I5sth street. English Ballads, -
Elss Grace Ewing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
ROBERT G. LAWSON.

Robert c. Lawson, for more than thirty
wears in the harness business in Harlem.
died Sunday at his home, No 1862 Amster-
Mr. Lawson. who was flfty-eight years
old was the last member Of the old Wash
ington Heights Progressive Association OF
0id Carmensville, a member Of the Gale
dnnian club and Celtic Society and had
fought with the 42d Highlanders BLACK
Wafch) through the Ashantee war. He
was a member of Napthali Lodge 752,
Twenty-two years ago on Easter his
business place was burned out in a FIRE
which consumed an entire block or busi-
ress houses and dwellings In Harlem.
lie leaves a wife and nine children. The
eoryices will be held at No. 1898 Amster-
dam avenue Wednesday. at p. m, and the
buriaI will be at Woodlawn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
OBITUARY..
DAVID THORNTON.

David Thornton. a prominent Republican
in the 18th Assembly District. died Sunday
at his home at No 257 Hancock street,
Brooklyn, after an Illness Of three months.
He was born in Manhattan sixty-six years
ago and studied law in the offices OF Lot
G. Clark and Matthew Hale No. 81 Wall
street He later became partner In the
law firm OF Thornton, Carl & Kiendl No.
Il Park Row.
Mr.. Thornton was leading factor in
Brooklyn politics. and was At one time
mentioned for justice OF the Supreme Court
and president Of the Union League Club.
lie was also member Of the Brooklyn Bar
Association. He Is survived b. wife and
daughter. Services will be held in his home
this evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
KITTY CHEATHAM IN RECITAL
Gives Typical Programme and Her
Usual Easter Reception.

Miss Kitty Cheatham gave her Easter
recital or reception yesterday afternoon at
the Lyceum Theatre. The programme was
typically Miss Cheathams. with her in
imtabe chidrens and negro songs and
stories. inimitably told and sung. and her
less inimitable selections OF sentimental re-
ligious vein. In the first group Miss Cheat
ham was as ever the true artist Her
more judicious admirers might we'll wish
that she curtai the second
Miss Cheatham is an adept at novelties
not announced on the programme. vt yes
terday's recital she announced that her
negro songs would be accompanied BY the
man who had collected and arranged them.
the negro musician. Henry T. Rurleigh
Mr.. Euregh was warmly greeted on his
appearance and accompanied Miss Cheat
ham most tastefully.
The mention Of the afternoon. however
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
ANDREW SAkS.

Andrew Saks, for many years one Of New
Yorks leading drygoods merchants, died
early yesterday morning in his apartments
at Sherry's. He had been in III health for
long time.
Mr.. Saks was born In Baltimore in 1si7.
He started the firm of Saks e. co. in Wash
ington in 1868. u was In 1902 that he came
to New York and founded the big clothing
concern of which he was tho head at the
time OF his death. He leaves a wife. two
sons and a daughter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
FUNERAL OF WILLIAM DICK.

The funeral Of William Dick, who died on
Fridav. was held last night at his home.
No los South 9th street. Williamsburg The
Rev. Albert Boyer, pastor Of ST. Johann $
Lutheran Church. OF which Mr.. Dick had
been a member for more than half a cen
turv oficiated. Among those who attended
the services were the members Of the board
Of trustees Of the German Savings Bank,
officials Of the American Sugar Refining
Compauv Of which Nj DICK WAS large
stockholder and number of representa-
tIves OF the Manufacturers National Bank.
The burial will take place to-day in Luth-
cram Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
OBITUARY NOTES.

BENTON X. JAMESON. for many Years
one Of the most widely known bankers I'm
Philadelphia. died Yesterday near salts
burg. Penn. from paralysis. lie Vas sew
enty-fve years old.
JUDGE PRESCOTT SMITH. NJ the Su-
perior Court Of Ohio and a prominent a.
torney NJ Hamilton County. died yes'erdsy
AT his home. in Cincinnati. from pneumonia.
His father. John quincy Smith. vas an
Assistant Secretary ot the Interior under
President Hayes and afterpard Consul
General 10 Tibet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
AN ENGAGEMENT.
fRy Telegraph 10 The Tribune

Py Telegraph 10 The Tribune
Trenton. y. J. April s-Charles .. Roeb-
ling. Of this city. announced to-day the on
Cagement Of his daughter Helen 10 carroll
Sergeant Tyson. jr., we'll known artist
az Philadelphia Miss Roebling is one Of
The leaders m Trenton society. She IS
wealthy in her own right. Her father,
Charles G. Roeblng. is connected with the
firm Of John A. Roeblings Sons Company
and has a large fortune. Nj Tyson is one
Of the best known of the younger artists
in America and has achieved an interna-
uonal reputation as a painter OF portraits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
GERMAN ART EXPERTS GUESTS.

A dinner OF sixty cOvcrs Was giVcn last
rieht by Hugo Reisnger in honor OF the
,,orobers Of the Deutsche Museum commit
.oo of Munich who are here 10 look over
w., ~ 20 our museums and other Institutions
~, Tho purpose Of getting ideas for the
~ t,uctioD Of the new museum IN Munich
Rsrton Hepburn president of the Cham
Der Of Commerce. acted = toastmasterr Mr..
- .Io Visitors The members Of the visiting
~ .,n,t,tae are Count Won PaderVils- Dur
njl former Secretary of state Of Bavaria:
NJ ~, ,Dn Miller member of the Baysrisu
-, ~ ords Lord Msyor Won Rorsoht
80 Sfurich. and Professor Won Dyck, Priyy
~ Governor Din scnt his regrets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
GIRLS TO PRESENT COMEDY
For Widowed Mothers Fund and Free
Synagogue S Social Service Work.

The girls OF the Benjamin School viii pro
sent Anthony Trollope's comedy The Ad-
venture Of Lady Ursula" for the benefit Of
the Widowed Mothers Fund Association
and the Free SynagOgue's Social Service
Work on May II.
Among the patronesses are the following
Mrs. Leon Adler. Mrs. julius Beer, Mrs
Irving BoominEdale Mrs. Myron Borg
Mrs. Abram ElkUs. Mrs. William Einstcin.
Mrs Benjamin Guggenhem, Mrs Daniel
GugGenhcim. Mrs. Randolph Guggenheim-
or. Mrs Daniel Hays. Mrs. Samuel Koenig
Mrs lsidOr Levi. Mrs. Adolph LewisOn.
Mrs NJ l.. Morgenthau. Mrs. AdOlph s.
Ochs. Mrs. Irving Stern. Mrs. Maurice
Wcrtheim Miss Joy Wertheimcr. Mrs
Stephen s. Wise. Mrs. Ralph Wolf and
Mrs Henry Zuckerman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
MRS. ANNA G. WINANT.

Mrs Anna Elizabeth Winsnt. daughter OF
the late William Kerr. died last night at
her home in Rochelle Park from acute In
digestion. She was the last OF, three sisters,
one OF whom. Emily T. Kerr was a con-
tralto in the choir OF ST. Thomas's Church,
In Manhattan. She died three years ago.
NJ Minanf WAS hftY-tWO wears old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
FUNERAL OF DR.. /. x. FUNK.

Montclair, y J., April S.-S"rvices for Dr.
Isaac Kaufman Funk. president Of the
Funk e. Wagnalls Company. who died here
on Thursday. were held IN the First 'ongre-
eationaI Church to-day, DR.. Junius Remen-
SNYDER. Of New York, OF whose church DR..
Funk was a member, officiating. DR. Hugh
piack of the Union Theological Seminary,
New York. who IS acting pastor Of the
First Congregational Church. made the
nrayer. DR. Newell Dwight Hills. Of
plVmouth Church, Brooklyn. delivered the
mineral sermon. Burial was in Greenwood
L Ter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09

Mrs J. Campbell Maben. wife OF the
president OF the Sloss-sheffield Steel
Company. Of Birmingham. Ala. died last
night at the Waldorf from complication
of diseases which had confined her to bel
for some time. Her husband. her son.
j e. Maben, ir and her daughter. Miss
Elizabeth NJ Maben, we're at her bedside
when tho end came.
She was Miss Virginia Merchant She and
Mr. Maben divided their time between the
Waldorf and Birmingham where they hay"
a home AT No 7ol South 2lst street Nj.
Naben Is a member Of the Union Club.
this city. and OF numerous organizations IN
The South
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
TENT EvANeeL DINNER TONIGHT.

The regular anniversary dinner Of the
Tent Evangel, at 18th street and Morning
side avenue, will be held at the Park Ave
me Hotel this evening. "Iiow to Save New
york" will be the general subject OF dis
cusslon following the dinner. The speakers
viii include the Rev. DR.. Malcolm Jones
McI. cod, the Rev. Dr. john Allen. the Rev.
IT NJ Wharton and other prominent clergy
men George VI. Gillespie will be toast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09

and journalist. did to-day.
Mrs. Soldene was born i'm Islington, q
suburb OF London. about seventy years
ago. Aside from her literary work she en-
joyed some vogue as a vocalist and actress
a generation ago. She was the first Eng
lish actress TO sing Madame Angot." APP
pearing in that role I'm 1872 She It was
who claimed the distinction OF introducing
into England the once popular ditty. Silver
Threads Among the Gold"
Mrs Soldene did journalistic work in
Australia for several years, and also wrote
for the American press She was the
author OF Young Mrs Staples" a novel.
and Of My Theatrical and Musical Recol-
lections"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09

would be most incomplete without refer
ence to the other accompanist. Miss Flora
Mac Donald. Miss MacDonald's part was
far from an easy one. but she accomplished
II as no one could have accomplished bet
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FRANK " CAMPBELL 2si-s West 2St ~
Chapsis, Private Rooms. Private Ameulanees
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OFFICES.
- 80 S.sasU sfra4s

MAIN oFFIcE-No. i54 Nssssu street
UPTOWN OFFICE -- Nc. 1884 Brosdrsy. -
any American District Telegraph One.
HARLEM OFFTTFS-So. 1871 Vast f2s'h stress.
No Pa West Ic5th street and No. 2lo Nes,
l2Sth street.
GAsHINGToN BuREAu-Ys5tory Building.
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CEMETERIES.
UNDERTAKINGS.

THE WOODLAwN CEMETERY.
a33d 81 BY Harlem Train ana by IroNsy
once. 90 East 23d St. -. 7.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
MRS. ]. CAMPBELL MAeeN.

on the steamship Berlin lie IL survive<
by a wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-04-09
EMILY SOLDENE

London. April S-Emily soldene. novelist
and journalist, did to-day.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-05-17
SAYS He WAS TRAPPED
WITNESS REPUDIATEs STATE
MENTS IN ARCHIBALD CASE.
Scranton, Pa, Man Admits Judge Pays
His Carfare to and Expenses
in Washington.

Washington, May 11.-At the in
quiry into charges of misconduct
against Judge Robert w. Archibald of
the commerce court before the house
Judiciary committee which is to de-
termine whether Impeachment pro-
ceedings shall be brought against the
jurist, Edward J. Williams of Scran-
ton, Pa, government witness, admit
ted the reason he obtained a letter
from Judge Archibald in the Erie culm
bank transaction was that he REALIZED
many railroad cases were in Judge
Archbalds court and that Captain
May, who controlled the coal property,
was railroad man.
In connection with the testimony,
Williams denied all knowledge of the
contents of signed statements secured
from him by the department of justice.
In these statements he implicated
Judge Archibald in various coal land
deals with the Erie & Lehigh rail
road
Speaking of his visit to Washington
at the time the statements are alleged
to have been made, Williams said:
Il came hurriedly in response to a
telegram from William p C. Borland
/ was met, / think, by Mr. Borland,
and we had good lunch. Then they
took me to the department of justice,
and the attorney general questioned
me. Later was given some papers
to sign. don't know what was in all
those papers. After that went back
to Scranton, but before I left Borland
1 told him he had betrayed me- Bor-
land paid my expenses to Washington
on that trip"