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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
FIND LOOT IN JUNK SHOP
More Than 100000 Worth
Stolen from Bonded Warehouses.

Customs agents and private detectives,
assisted hv city scuths. while seeking 10
trace thousands of dollars worth Of goods
stolen from the Cunard Line piers ten days
ago. came to n temporary halt In their
search last niEht IN junk shop In West
18th street when they arrested Michael
Karossin Of No gS Henry street
Edward j. Loud. special customs agent.
and Detective Peter Reid found Karossin
In the junk shop hlled with crude rubber.
tobacco leaf silk braid. silk yarn, skins,
feather plumcs and bristles for brushes.
Til, detectives say this stun was stolen
from various bonded warehouses. whore IL
had been stored by government agents.
kdrossin was charged with receiving stolen
goods but asserted he merely Is manager
OF the place.
The appearance In the junk shop of Peter
Blrko. Of No so Greene avenue. Brooklyn,
led to his arrest. Birko was charged with
larceny
II is said the robberIes have extended
over three years and that 10000 worth Of
goods has been stolen In that time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
CLASHES MAR MEAT PROBE !
Lie Passed, and McCabe and Mel
son Almost Come to Blows.
From The Tribune Bureau.

! Washington May 14.-Undignitied wrans-
! ling. in which Solicitor McCabe and Repre-
sentative Nelson almost came TO blows, ana
evidences Of bad temper on all sides con-
stituted the so-called Investigation OF Mr..
Nelson's charges against the meat inspec-
ton service at hearing before the House
Committee on Expenditures In the Depart
nlent Of Agriculture to-day.
Representative Nelson and Solicitor Nc
Cabc continued their alteration after
Chairman Moss had summarly adjourned
the committee. Bystanders stepped be-
tween the two to prevent their coming to
blows.
The last half hour Of the committees ses-
sion was disorderly. following Mr.. McCabe's
attack on the Credbility OF the testimony
Of J. W Burroughs, one Of the star wit
rcsses produced by Representative Nelson
to back up his sweeping arragnment OF
those responsible for the enforcement Of
the meat inspection laws.
Mr. burroughs was formerly an inspector
II, asserted he left the federal service vol
unfairly last March. and Mr.. Nelson said the
ex-inspector testified with reluctance" to
the alleged violations Of the Law.
Solicitor McCabc asked Burroughs if ho
had not told Or. Schauher, chief inspector
al Philadelphia: I'm get square with you
for reporting me for borrowing money from
packers
Before the witness could reply Chairman
Moss and Representative Sloan of the com
mittee were protesting against the question
Mr.. Nelson demanded protection for his
witness, and accused Solicitor McCabe Of
mud Singing" Nj Nelson also interrupt
ed a statement Nj. Sloan attempted to
mako. and the confusion became general
as witness. committee members and Of
'cials of the department endeavored TO talk
simultaneously.
to IT," said Burroughs, when comparative
quiet was restored. The hubbub continued
until the committee was adjourned, and
then bystandcrs stepped between the solicit
tor and Representative Nelson, who had
continued their wordy war.
Mr.. Nelson VIII be allowed To Introduce
ono more witness during IN" preliminary
Investigation. The committee viii then de-
termina whether a general inquiry Is need
cd I'm view Of the "hearsay' character of
much of IN" evidence put I'm by Mr. Nelson
IL is doubtful that the committee will order
the investigation demanded. Should the
committee decide against him, the Wiscon-
sin insurgcnt threatens to present his
charges upon the iloor of the House and to
demand hearing before another com
mttco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
ROOSEVELT MEN HIT SNAG
Kings Leaders Squelch Move
ment to Indorse Colonel.

No resolution to indorsc Colonel Roose-
Welt as planned. was introduced at, the
meeting Of the Kings County Republican
club. In Prospect Hall, No. 26l Prospect
avenue. Brooklyn, last night, and the
threatened swing of the organization to
Roosevelt therefore did not occur. Instead
OF wild demonstration. which was ex-
pectcd to mark the change from TAFT, the
meeting was as quiet as the hall has ever
seen.
The monthly me ting of the executive
committee had been held in the afternoon
al the Temple Bar Building. and II was
there decided that the Roosevelt plan
should be "nipped in the bud" and conse-
quontly not even word concerning the
ex-President was uttered at the meeting
last night About the only business then
transacted, in fact. was the election of
William Il. Rae, of the nth District. as
treasurer OF the county committee To sue
coed Alexander NJ. White, who resigned
several weeks ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
CITY RULE STIRS SOCIALISM
Delegates Denounce Commission
Form of Government.

indianapolis, May H.--After hours Of de-
hate. on whether the commission form Of
municipal government was in accord with
the socialist programme the party's ma
tional convention to-day referred the mat
ter 10 the state organizations.
j. Stitt Wilson, Mayor OF Berkeley cal.
declared that Socialists in California found
the non partisan method Of electing mem
bers Of commissions had scattered the vote
Of "capltalist'' parties and worked 10 the
advantage Of the cohesive Socialist party
FIc was bitterly opposed by delegates who
described the municipal commission as only
"a measure Of economy in the development
u the capltalistic machine"
Capitalists have found It easier to buy
five commissioners than fifty aldermen,
said Thomas Hickey, OF Halettsville, Tex.
in New York, before the civil War,
said Bernard Beflyn, OF Chicago. I'VE had
sixteen aldermen and twenty-four coun-
cilmen and they were called the forty
thieves Afterward We had the Tweed
ring only four, but they got there just the
same. The commission is only change on
the face Of capitalism"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
JERSEY FIGHT GROWS HOT
Former Justice Collins Writes
Stronq Letter for Taft.

Former Supreme Court Justice GiiDer'
Collins. one Of the Taft candidates Tor
observation-disclosures in New Jersey. IN ii let
ter TO the Taft League yesterday concise!y
stated his reasons FOR plcdgIng himself -
the determination II the President NJ.
Collins says he defers 10 the widespread
feeling that two terms and no more SHOULD
be accorded to every President. lie pointed
out the disastrous results which followed
the refusal Of denomination 10 President
Arthur, and says that "as q party mau
wish to AVOID a similar result" lie also
paid a high tribute to the character am
honesty Of President Taft.
Mr.. Collins's letter follows.
| defer to the widespread feeling that
two terms and no more should BE- accorded
TO every President VINO has proved himself
honest and efficient Disregard or this
tradition In refusing denomination to
President Arthur, because Of the popular
ity OF rival, led 10 q result disastrous 10
the Republicans. As a party man | wish
to avoid a similar result.
Mr.. TAFT has. in my judgment. proved
himself both honest and efficient lie has
been loyal 10 party pledges and has done
his Test TO redeem them. Ills attitude tow
ard the tariff, namely. that a downward re-
vision, almost universally downward, should
b. "necte1 after expert study and report
is the true one The question is really eco
ncmic and not political Hasty and partial
legislation will only hamper and delay
thorough and complete revision.
Mr.. Taft holds ideas as 10 the functions
Of a President which some may think old
fashioned, but which | share. / think a
President should not be "A propaGandist or q
partisan, and that his constitutional duty j.
TO suggest. not TO cOerCe, legislative meas
u!es. Mr.. Taft has filed his great Office
with dignity and a sense Of responsibility
to the whole people. He Is regarded abroad
as a most worthy representative of success
full popular government, ana even his enc
mieies at home cannot AMI do not withhold
their respect for his character. His judi
cial temperament and experience make him
slow and cautious, but are nevertheless
most valuable 20 the country HIS faults
are those of his tempcra mcnt, ana weigh
little in the balance us compared with his
good qualities. Indeed. they but acccntuate
them He will not believe evil OF those
whom he has trusted. and he VIII require
evidence before he condemns. This Is IN"
front Of his offending IN the minds OF some
Of his opponents.
regard the judicial department OF the
government as sheet anchor. II must
not be weakened Court decisions can
mover properly be reversible IT the Dolls.
The people. Of course are supreme ana can
remove Il constitutional restriction after
chat due elaboration prescribed by the
fathers-or by revolution. but they nave
no capacity either natural or orbanic, TO
reverse an Interpretation Of the tunda-
mental law declared by trained Judges OF
their own selection. indirect though mat
selection may be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
WANT CLARK FOR SIX YEARS
New Hampshire Democrats lndcrse
Speaker and Single Term Idea.

Concord. y H.. May li.-Four dele
gates-at-largc and two from each Of the
two Congress districts TO the Democratic
National Convention. Unpledged. but NOR
ally bound by preferential vote In the
convention To vote for Speaker Champ
Clark Tor the Presidential nomination,
were elected 10y the Democrats Of New
Hampshire to-day.
The dclegates-at-larec arc Clarence T.
Carr Andover; John u. Jameson. Antrim;
Eugene j.. Reed. Manchester. md Henri
+. LedouX, Nashua
There was applause when the chairman,
Samuel y. Felker. mentioned the name OF
Governor Woodrow Wilson, and in the
debate over the question of instructins
delegates Wilson found some supporters.
but the convention declared by a rising
vote its preference for Clark as the Pres
identiaI nominee.
IN Us platform the convention favored
q siX-year term for President and ipelisi-
bility for second term.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
TAFT HOLDS TENNESSEE
Convention Elects Delegates fer
Him After Fight.

Nashville. Tenn. May l4.-Four delegates
from the state-at-largc to the RepuoI'cdh
National Convention, instructed for Presi-
dent Taft. were selected by the TenneSse"
Ecpuh!ican state Convention here to-nisht'
The delegates are United States senator
Newell sanders state Senator Z. Hicks.
J. W. Ross and John J. Gore.
The platform adopted carries SPECIFIC IN
structions ITO do all in their power 7"
obtain the denomination of President Taft'
indorscs his administration. condemns the
recall Of Judges and judicial decisions
the initiative and referendum In national
government and opposes any Amendment |"
the Sherman antitrust law, except TO sup
ylernert 1t and make its enforcement more
effective and certain.
The delegates were elected after two hours
Of disorder, which for time Threatened
10 result i'm = bolt 10y the Roosevelt sup
rorters. who we're in the minority.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
BoYCoTTS U. S. MACHINERY
Zemstvo of Kursk, Russia, Orders
Stores 70 RuY No American Goods.

TTrof.1 TTN 7 T0lN0 IIVT'HU-I
Washington, May lA-Rctaliating for the
action OF the United States in denounc!ng
the treaty Of commerce and navigation
with Prussia, the Zemstvo, or Assembly, Of
the province OF Kursk, Russia, has Joined
Il boycott against American agricultural
machinery. according 10 advices received
from the American Consul General at Mos
cow to-day, and the movement seems likely
10 become widespread similar action had
been taken b. the Provincial Assembly OF
Khereon.
Agents for these Kursk Zemstyo stores
have been directed to purchase no supplies
from United States dealers. These stores
furnish the peasants with agricultural i'm
Elements and machinery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
MARKET COMMITTEE NAMED
GaynOr Appointees Will Make mvesti
CATION of Conditions.

ON the sug. estion of Borough President
Miller. IF the Bronx Mayor Gfynor APP
pointed voluntary commission yester-
day 10 look into market conditions In the
Boroughs Of Manhattan and The Bronx and
consider the ACCESSIBILITY of establishing
municipal Wholesale distribution centres.
The Mayor appointed President Miller,
Eugene II. Outerbridge and Lawrence l..
briggs az the commission, and the follow
ing advisory committee: John Aspegran,
Edward G. Boynton, Franklin Brooks. John
Buckle. Henry Dunkak, Emil Fieischl,
Thomas Fulton, j. II. killoush. Nelson +.
Lewis, Richard W. Lawrence, l.. j. Lipp-
mann. Mrs. George Y. Mullan, William
Church Osborn. George 8 Otis, William
Il. Patterson. Allan Robinson. r. A. G..
smith and Mrs. Flora Splegslberr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15

he has been an active Republican and
majority of the board ar, Democrats H'
has Just retired as exalted ruler ~ the
Elks lodge and has been city clerk io'
ten years He and his colleagues afo
all young men.
Winfield Warwick was chosen NV
clerk and William Asher stevens so
lcitor \ number of other officials were
named. including assistants 70 seVera'
commissioners The experiment - oelnE
watched with interest by the summer COZ
onists.
There was an ordinance introduced IN
ing the salaries at the maximum nsuIes
of s2,5o0 for mayor and 5000 Tor '''"
of the commissioners All the new ru'e''
Of the resort were elected as progressive
Their terms are four years. but re'e"
against one or all may he held IN yea
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
QUITS MILLIONAIRES' TRAIN
Pilot of Famous Express Pensioned by
LackaWanna.

Morristown, y J., May II CSpecian. -
Benjamin Day, who plloted the million
aires express between this city and Ho-
bok"n for twenty-nine years in that time
rushing his train over the thirty mile
stretch not less than seventeen thousand
times, has been pensioned by the Iacka-
wanna Railroad. There was never a seri-
Gus accident on his train.
The "millionares' express" got its name
because the wealthy New York business
men, among them many officials ~ the rail-
road itself, used II 10 travel back and forth
between ther offices and their homes in
the hills of Morris County
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
ATTACK MERIT SYSTEM.

Democratic efforts 10 make It appear thet
those provisions IN the legislative, execu-
tive ard judicial bill which constituted a
vital blow at civil service reform were all
stricken out with the amendments adopted
on the day that measure passed should not
blind the friends ~ the reform 10 the fact
that much remains which is absolutely an
tagonistic 70 civil service reform. and that
II is the moro insidious because better con
cesled. For instance. even after they were
driven to remove some Of the more glaring
provisions the Democrats retained IN the
bin the condition tnat all federal employees
drawing sn annual salary and working IN
the District Of Columbia shall he out OF
employment OF July l, 1871 and that there
after all appointments to places WITHIN the
District shall he for Ave years, instead 81
during good behavior" The Democrats
did not dare insist on their original pro-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
COMMISSION PLAN WINS
Carries Atlantic City, but Is
Beaten in Elizabeth.
IRy Telegraph to The Tribune.


Atlantic city. " j.. May 1.-THE COM
mission plan OF government was adopted
by the voters OF this city to-day by a
margin Of To- votes out Of S.iS6 votes cast
1t was only necessary 10 have half that
number OF votes cast, and majority OF
that half would have carried the election.
As soon ns the result became known,
there were rumors IA to who would be the
commissioners. The names of Malcolm B.
Woodruff. police chief, was most proml-
ueutly mentioned. Others were city Treas
urcr Albert Ryer. Councilman Cuthbert
former Councilman William Riddle and
Mayor Eacharach
There viii be about fifty candidates at
the primary. June II, at which time all
but ten Will bc eliminated. The ten highest
Will be voted for July g. at which time
five OF the ten will be selected COM
Inisslonerg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
NEW PRIMARY REFUSED
Court of Appeals Won't Order One for
Kings County District.

AOdny May U.-Thc Court Of Appeals
affirmed TO-DAY the judgment OF the lower
courts refusing to order = new primary
election Ia the 18th Assembly District OF
Kings County.
The action was brought by John Maloney,
who alleged that electors Of the district
were dsfranchiscd because OF the confusion
that followed the delay in the delivery Of
ballots
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
BAY STATE DEMOCRATS CAUTIOUS.

Boston, May IA large majority Of
the members Of the Massachusetts, dele
cation TO the national Democratic conven-
cidcd 70 make no attempt to pledge the
delegation al present. Fifteen Of the thir-
ty-six delegates are already pledged 10
Of Clark in the recent primary. T. was
decided 10 mold another Meeting on June
~. three days before The Baltimore con
"ention, andNo take action in favor OF one
candidate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
NEW RULE IN LONG BRANCH
First Atlantic Coast City 10
Adopt Commission Government.

10y IFI'tTHpH 70 ITO IITlH'-T
Long Branch. y. j., May 1.-THE
commissioners in this the first Atlantic
Coast city 10 try commission government
organized to-day by elcctirg BRYANT
Newcomb, formerly city clerk, as mayor
Frank l.. Rowland, formerly controller
as finance director. Thomas :. Arrow
smith, formerly recorder. as public safe
ty director; Marshall WOoiley streets
director. and John W. Flock. formerly
assessor, as park and public building d.
rector
Mayor Ncwcomb. who WAS high man
at the election for COMMISSIONS, was
chosen unanimously, Notwithstanding that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
fBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune !

Elizabeth, y. j., May H.-Commission
government was defeated here to-day. A
total of 42S2 ballots were cast against it,
and 2,s29 for IT, About 80 per cent of
the total vote was cast In some cases the
vote against the plan was high az 8
to !. In the tifth ward. sochlistic centre,
It was badly beaten The Walsh act, pro-
viding for commission government in New
Jersey cities did not meet with general
approval. because II provided for the Zap
pOlntment OF a mayor by the other COM
InissIoncrs and also called for the selection
Of commissioners at Large instead of by
diHtrlcfs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
WILSON FAILS TO GET UTAH
Convention Instructs Delegates to Sup
port q "prnrressiVn

salt Lake city, May 1.-THE only re-
striction imposed on the sixteen delegates
TO the national convention. each with half
vote. named by the Democrats of Utah
IN state convention to-day. is that they
shall support Progressive candidate Oh
progressive platform"
IN EFFORT made IN the RESOLUTIONS COM
nittee 10 commit the delegates 10 the
candidacy Of Woodrow Wilson commanded
ONLY two votes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
ECONOMIC CLUB TO HEAR WILSON.

Woodrow Wilson will speak on ThlFsu''
evening. May %. at a dinner Of the ECO
monte club on Government in Relation 70
Business" The dinner will be held az W. nv
Hotel Aston. other speakers viii w
Francis Lynde Stetson, former presst' ne
OF the club. and Henry Clews, one VI wv
clubs founders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
DEMOCRATIC HOUSE GOES BROKE,

The cool dealer No 10 -r|rrT man and
. miscellaneous aggregation of creditors
presented their bills 10 the DISTURBING clerk
81 The House today. ard were told TO de
par' forthwith. without the funds FOR which
they came. The House contingent fund to-
dav consisted Of Just 50 CO. and the cred
ito~e Of the lower chamber are in sor"
plight II s sad day for tho tc"man
and others ~ his kind .urlee. Mr. Ftz-
rorsIa,s ,rrropriatio,e Committee meets
,,,d nr,,ce +, an ,rge,. 5e0ciarc,. hill 4
..l ,.d ,,.,,, ro,,,,rs bcrorc tho end NJ
The fiscal wear. set the House is as conn
nIete,,- busted" az q lawyer who Is still
waiting for his first case or n, ayoraG"
"altins LOT ''S 80, .,.,,,,.,,s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
FALLS 100 FEET IN MONOPLANE
French Army Captain Buried Under
Wreckage of Machine at Etampes

Etampes, France, MAY H.-Captain Eche-
man a military aviator, while making
flight in a nonoplane at the aerodrome here
to-day, dropped 30 feet. He was buried
under the wreckagc of his machine and
was carried 70 a hospital, where he VIII
probably die.
The cause Of the 3ccident has not been
aSccrtained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
NO MORE TREATING AT UNION.

schenectady. \, =, May i4.--Students
OF Union College adopted the mo treat
system by unanimous vote to-day I'm
der II no student will treat another 20
drink. a similar system Is In vogue at
Cornell University
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
TEN MORE FOR THE COLONEL.

Greensboro, n. G, May 1.-THE ith 9th
7th and 9th Republican Congress district
conventions to-day elected delegates to the
Chicago convention and instructed them
for Roosevelt.
Independence, Kan. May ii.-rhird Dis
trict delegates TO the Republican national
convention were instructed for Roosevelt
to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
ESTATES

THE administration Of
L an estate is q serious re.
spOnsibility. 1t requires
experience and an &C.
curatc knowledge of the
many legal and financial
points involved. Through
ignorance of these facts.
many estates are left to the
care of personal executors.
who necessarily lack the
knowledge and experience
required.
The Aston Trust Company
is authorized by law to act
as Executor and Trustee. II
is fully equipped TO handle
any and all questions which
may arise. and to guard its
clients interests at every
point.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-15
COLONEL sTEEVER's PROMOTION.

The promotion NJ Colonel l.. Il. Stf'Ner
10 the grade of brigadcr general and his
appointment TO succeed tho late hriIao''F
General Joseph ". Duncan a. c'nu"n'''
Of the Department Of Texas ar regarded
as a foregone conclusion In army circles. as
q result Of MS excellent record ami his IT,
miliarity with the duties OF head Of tn"
department in the Southwest. Iio stands
second in line for promotion, and Is l"R''-
caly certain 10 BE- moved Mp although he
may soon apply for retirement. II is rot
expected that the President will announce
any army appointments until his return 20
Washington. The Secretary Of War has
list Of recommendation I'm readiness for
Mr Taft. and hopes to confer With him
Immediately on his return. Another ap-
pointmnnt that seems 10 be assured is mat
OF Major General Thomas ". Parry to sue
coed, as commander Of the Eastern III
vision with headquarters at Governor
Island the late General Grant.