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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
IN SUGAR TRIALS
Might Have Defeated Fraud
Prosecutions. SAYS DeniSon.

Washington. Feb. 3.-"Politcs. II II had
had its usual way. would unqucstionably
have defeated the sugar fraud cases" de-
clared Assistant Attorney General Winfred
T. Denison In an address here tonight al
the annual dinner Of the Washington Col
Iege OF Law. Mr.. Dcnison denounced the
political patronage system" and expressed
the opinion that the chef cause OF the
Indebtedness of our criminal law had
been not the laws delays. but politics
In divulging some OF the inside history
OF the famous sugar cases the Assistant
Attorney General said that politics APP
peared at their very threshold. The Presi-
Dental campaign Of 1908 was drawing TO a
close when the government concluded that
action should be brought against the sugar
company by September 49, 1908. in order to
make possible a trial before the change OF
administration.
One of the company's counsel appeared
before the governments representatives..
added Mr.. Denison, and. after various ef-
forts TO show that the case was all a mis-
take, the attorney finally suggested that
the political situation, owing TO the pen
dency OF the Presidential campaign. was
that time of a suit by the government
would be considered as All effort by the adj
ministratlon TO make political capital by
attacking a great corD"sdtion and. finally,
that this decacy Of the political situation
was especially evident in Wall Street,
where the institution Of such suit might
be misunderstood. delay, therefore. at
least. until after election, was deemed
proper.
"Of course the governments claim was
insisted on, and finally the attorney with
drew and the actions were begun on the
day stated (septembor lG)."
Discussing the penalty levied on the sugar
company, DR.. Denson continued.
Some persons more interested In politics
than in Justice are claiming that the fine
of $4,000 over and above the 81, 100000 Of
duties was not large ci.Cugh, and that the
last ource OF flesh should have been taken
This would have been = paper claim Of
$50 OO0, 900 as a fine alone.
ANY such effort To- Conhscate such a
fine from the sugar COupanys stockhold-
ers would practically have wrecked the
whole prosecution, Just as the attempt to
extort s290OO,000 wrecked the rebate prose-
cution of the Standard OIL COmpanv
1.-The employees who actually handled the
spring refused to turn states evidence
because they said he sugar trust was too
strong for the government. and in that
faith they all went, without a word to
prison"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
PROTECTION FOR SEAL HERDS.
Legislation to Garry Out Treaty s
Terms Reported to House.

Washington, Feb. lie gislaton TO carry
into effect the fur seal treaty negotiated
by the United States, Russia, Great Britain
and Japan to protect the rapidly dwind-
ling seal herds IN the North Pacific ocean
was reported TO the House to-day by the
Committee on Foreign Affairs
No provision is made an the bill for the
killing OF a certain number of male seals
annually on the Pribyl)v Islands under the
authority OF the United States. The re-
port says that while male seals can be
killed i'm limited numbers each year with
out affecting the proposed increase In the
herd, such killing should be regulated by d
separate law Of the United States. and
therefore is not made part OF the interna-
tional agreement
The treaty prohibits pelagic sealing for
ffteen years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
STEEL FUND TREASURER
Morgan Handles Money for Conducting
Investigation in Pittsburgh Mills.

Washington. Feb. al. Pierpont Morgan
is treasurer of the fund with which John
A. Fitch. OF Pittsburgh. has been investi-
eating labor conditions and alleged injus-
iices I'm the steel mills at Pittsburgh.
This fact was developed to-day when
Mr. Fitch testified before the Stanley In
vestigating committee.
"Wbo are the officers OF this association
for which you have acted?' Mr.. Stanley
asked.
-. p. Morgan is the treasurer" was the
answer
The committee will resume its session on
February 7. Testimony regarding the con-
Wet labor camps of the Tennessee Coal
and Iron Company and the transportation
end of the investigation will then be heard
James j. Hin is expected TO be Il witness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
FIRE DELAYS HOTELS GUESTS

Guests Of the Hotel Wolcott, in 3lst
street. west Of Fifth avenue were delayed
on their way to keep evening engagements
last night by the arrival Of fire fighting ap-
paratus in front Of the hotel The fire was
in the eighth story Of loft building next
door in quarters occupied by the Maison
Bernard. a millinery concern. An alarm
was sent in by a man who was passing
when one of the windows blew out. The
eremen attached hose to mains In the build
ING and attacked the blaze from the rear.
driving It toward the Hotel Wolcott side.
The damage was about 10000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
IGNORES BRYAN'S CHARGES
Underwood Rejects Money
Trust Inquiry Compromise.
from The Tribune Bureau.


Washington. Feb. 3.-Smilingy ignoring
the charges of William Jennings Bryan that
he is a false leader" dominated by the
money interests Representative Underwood
proceeded calmly to-day to reject the latest
compromise resolution for the investigation
of the money trust" saying that no propo-
sition to investigate the alleged trust by
means Of a special committee would obtain
the sanction Of the Democratic caucus next
Wednesday.
Mr.. Underwood says he has the votes TO
defeat Representative Henry, Bryan dis
ciple, who pleads for an inquiry by a special
committee. According TO the present plans
of the Underwood faction, the PROSTATE
form of Mr.. Henry will be fguratively
trampled upon in caucus. The Texap's
resolution to investigate the money trust
will be dissected, emasculated and other
wise subjected 10 unkind treatment. After
the Democratic war dance IL will be appor-
toned out among half a dozen Jealous
committees of the House, each of which
will determine its peculiar jurisdiction and
decide whether ar inquiry is necessary.
Representative Henry with a gloomy look
and a hope of possible compromise, intro
the trust" to-day. The'Underwoodites took
a hurried look at the latest Henry move
and remarked Nothing doing"
Mr. Henry now proposes that the inquiry
shall be conducted by a committee compris-
ing one member each from the House COM
mittees on Banking and Currency. Judici-
airy, Interstate Commerce. Ways and Means
and Election Of President and Vice Presi-
dent. with two more added from the men,
bership at large.
THAT is still special committee" said
Mr.. Underwood tonight MY position Is
that this is all matter Of legislation, to be
handled by the several committees named
Why, then. should we appoint a special
committee? We will refer the Henry reso-
luton in sections to these committees for
such election as they deem proper"
How about Bryan's charge that this
means no investigation and surrender TO
Wall Street." Mr.. Underwood was asked
The majority leader. with wearied
smile. observed that he was accustomed to
Bryan's attacks.
In reply to Representative Henry's state
ment that he would demand an open eau
GUS next Wednesday. Mr.. Underwood as
serted that he was perfectly willing that
the public might know where he stool on
the money trust question and that ne
might make public his speech, even of the
caucus were held behind closed doors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
NOT GUILTY, DARRoW's PLEA
Court Denies Motion to Quash Indict,
ments Charging Bribery.

Los Angeles. Feb, 3.T-Clarence S. OAR
row. former chief counsel for the McNa-
mara brothers. pleaded not guilty to-day TO
the two indictments charging him with
jury bribery. The pleas were entered after
Presiding Judge Hutton, of the Superior
Court. had overruled a demurrer filed on
behalf Of barrow and motion to quash
the indictments.
Judge Hutton instructed barrow to re-
appear before him on February IA, when
the court will fix the date for the trial, and
intimated he would assign the trial TO Judge
Paul Mccormick, who presides over one
section of the criminal department Of the
Superior Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
DINNER OF FORMER "sUN" MEN.

Men formerly in the service OF THE
SUM-" nearly 100 in number. and who re-
tain and perpetuate their old personal re-
lationships and friendships through an
alumni association, will have their eighth
annual dinner at the Salmagundi Club on
the evening OF Wednesday, February I.
Among the former editors and reporters OF
''Thc sun who will participate In the fes-
tivities are Governor Clark of Alaska. May
or WhItlock Of Toledo. Arthur Brisbane,
Talcott Williams. Samuel Hopkins ADAMS,
Judge Olmsted. VIII Irwin and c. V, Van
Anda. Incidentally, the association VIII
help Chester 5. Lord. the managing editor
of "The sun" celebrate the fortieth ami
versary OF his connection with that paper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
SAYS ARMOUR SENT BAD EGGS
Government Charges Chicago Firm
SHIPPED Decayed Product.

chicago. Feb. 3.-Armorr & GO. yers
made defendants IN suit filed here to-day
by United States Attorney James IL. VII
krrson. charging violation Ct tho pure food
end drugs act. 1t is alleged the packing
company shipped deoayed eggs TO their
Seattle branch house from here
A similar suit was filed against he
Country Club Egg Company. and charges Of
using certain chemicals prohibited by law
were entered against the following Chicago
concerns: -., -,
Bauer Distllipg Company. Central Candy
C,mnany National Candy Company, Nov
eItv Candy Company. Clearo Manufacture
ing & Rottling Works, Charles F.: Ogen n
co. sethness Company and the Thompson
Phosphate Company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
CHARGE COUPON CLERK
WITH STEALING S1O,74O
Knickevbocker Trust Company,
Where He Was Employed,
Makes Complaint.
TRIED TO BE GOOD FELLOW
A. Plat Wickes Arrested for
Manipulations Covering Period
of Ten Years-Concern
Fully Protected.

His efforts To ba a good fellow landed a.
Plat Wickes. coupon clerk of tho Knicker-
booker Trust Company, behind tho bars OF
the Tombs prison yesterday. He was
charged with stealing SOTO from his em-
ployers. The specific complaint agaihs,
Wickes, who is forty-hve years old ana
married Is the larceny Of $3.50 on January
10 and sl75 on January g.
Wickes, when taken to Police Head
quarters. admitted to Detectives Wilbur
and Murphy that he had stolen |''o9 Dy
means of coupon maniDuatons in the last
ten years. and so far as his account OF his
regulations showed this was the extent OF
the dcfalCation.
What was it-sambng or women the
police asked Wickes
Neither" he replied. II just lived In
excess Of my salary"
He was arraigned before Magistrate Nc
Ouade. IN the Tombs police court on
charges OF forgery in the thlrd degree anu
grand larceny In the second degree.
Assistant District Attorney Thomas NO
Ian asked that bail he fixed at $1,000 on
zach charge. This was done ana Wheh
Hartford r. Marshall, counsel FOR the pfis-
oner. waived examination Wickes was sent
10 the Torbs. being unable TO procure ball
10 await the action CT the grand jury.
Expected To Be Arrested.
Wickcs was arrested yesterday at Broad
way and Cedar street, while on MS way
10 the trust companys Offices at No. o.
Broadway This was not surprise 10
Wlckcs. who left his home, "A: NO. ~"
Nostrand avenue. Brooklyn. expecting 10
be arrested before evening.
The complaint against Wlckcs was made
bv PauI II Hudson. auditor Of the trust
company. whose recent examination OF the
books led to the discovery OF the clerk
Irregularities.
Wickos had been seventeen wears In the
company's employ. The method by which
lie obtained the money was simple ana
novel His duties were To receive coupons
presented at the window for payment make
out q check for the amount represented oy
the coupons and have it signed by an or
fcer OF the bank institution.
II cash was wanted. W.ckes would cash
the check and give the currency to the
coupon holder. when he wanted money
for his own use he made out a check for
n fictitious coupon holder. cashed IT, con-
yerted the money TO his own use and made
q false entry I'm the ledger to cover up the
transaction.
Wlckes received salary Of $500 year.
He had wife. three stepchlldren, mother
and a sister dependent on him for support
How he escaped detection so long Is hard
TO understand. lie made monthly report
OF his account to the trust company MS
books were audited monthly by the insutu'
ton and examined twice year by the
State Banking Department.
In statement issued by the officers OF
the Knickerbocker Trust Company Charles
II. Keep. it's president, said the company
was fully protected against loss. as Wickes
was bonded by the National surety Com
pany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
C0NNERS JURY DlSAGREES
Stood 10 to 2 for Acquittal of
Alleged DYnamiter,

Los Angeles, Feb. S.-The jury in the
case Of Bert II. Corners, accused Of hav-
Ing attempted to destroy the Hall OF
Records with dynamite. reported to Judge
Willis late to-day that IL was unable to
agree and IL was discharged. The jury
stood 10 to for acquitta
The jury retired at 1858 yesterday morn
ing. and one of the jurors stated that the
balloting had remained the same from the
time the first vote was taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04

which has been kept in trust for The es-
tate Of Mrs Louis r. Hoyt and he'd 1T
s.. 10000. has been gold to the Martin Hold
ing Company &C.. Grayson Martin, prcsi-
denD. The property has frontage Of ~
feet on the avenue and extends back 10,
feet, with an 81" on the side street. Sxs
feet II contains a trife more thar 200
square feet. The amount realized from the
sale compares favorably with the sale OF
the northwest corner Of 18Th street and
Fifth avenue, about three wears ago, Tor
little more than $4,000 front foot
The house was occupied by Mrs Hoyt
for many years she being one Of tie last
TO give way to the business invasion. The
new owner Is TO improve the parcel and
lease the same TO one tenant. Last yea,
the property was held at sl.2o,o0. Clark
T. Chambers was the broker In the trans.
action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
CONSENT OF COURT UNNECESSARY

Albany. Feb. 3-Attorncy General Car
mody. I'm an opinion to-day. holds that
when tho State Superintendent OF Banks
deems II necessary 10 expend funds of a
bank of which he has taken charge In or
der 10 conserve the assets OF the institution
he may DO 50 without an application TO
the Supreme Court and Is not liable FOR
loss Of assets occasloned by such action.
unless he fails honestly to exercise his best
Judgment and discretion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
e,JeF,NcToN A STEEL WITNESS.

Chicago. Feb. BE J. Burlington presi-
dent of the Illinois steel Company, was
served to-day with a summons to appear
on February before the Stanley commit
ice OF the House Of Representatives, which
Is investigating tine United States Steel Cor
uoration. Other officials OF the company,
Committee 10 tell OF the Illinois Steel Com
pany's relations with the United States
Steel Corporation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04

DOMESTIC SITUATIONS WANTED.
Male.
RI'TIER In small family; city or country; OK
rellcnt reference. japanese, care OF HeimerI
1851 Sd ave. -----------.----.----
FARMER American: married: two children,
experienced OH machinery, poultry used 20
handling help; hve years reference Ion' ''s'
employer. Carpenters bureau, los oul nv NJ
YOUNG ENGLIsHMAN. 20, as servant TO bach
eIor, or viii run his establishment: hrst class
,onk ana valet: ten years references; sober re-
ened and willing Address Butler care OF MT.
Youngman. 564 Amsterdam ave.
Female.
CHAMBERMAID or NURSE.--NeNly landed
German girl good sewer; city or country
Call ct Lang & Boecherer 90 Agency $3.50
AZ West aid st. New YORK --------------
CHAMBERMAID and sEAMsTREss.-Ger-
van experienced; neat girl: best references;
citv mr. country; wages Sa5 Call at Lang g.
Boecherer Co. Agency, f3-fo-f' west SD ST.
New York.
COOK-German; FIRST class; good baker: city
or country; best refersDces: wages $iO-Sio.
cali at Lang & Boecherer co. Agency, fJ-ao-
AZ West 33d st., New York -
COOK exceptionally good, very best refer
cocss. swedish girl. Jussila Agency, $50 Lex
ineton ave Tel. 4i53 Plaza,
,ooK Assist with laundry work; also cham,
Ger,nah and waitress; two Young Finnish
,r,s. Deyv hest reference: city or country. Jus
s,,s ,sency, ESQ Lexington ave- Tel 4fo3 Plaza
: ,TNDREss and CHAMBERMAID.-Cspa able
h,inrish girl: has hest reference Jussha
Aseney ESQ Lexington ave. Tel. f4SS Plaza.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
sl,lOo,ooO FOR HoYT HOUSE
Martin Holding Company Buys Prop
erty at Fifth Ave. and 36th Street

The dwelling house at No. S92 Fifth ave-
me. at the northwest corner Of 36th street,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
WORK WANTED.
DOMESTIC SITUATIONS WANTED

SALESMAN. 81: experienced; references l..
,irunhut, 100 Amsterdam ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04
wATcti AND CLOCK .tEPA!h.n y;

...,,....,--|,,. .UO'rE French CIocknNk s..rrins
VlCIoh nd clock repairing of.sssfs,s''
~ i57T broadway. Room 2il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-02-04

VICTOR VISIBLE. 10 Nassau st. Catalogue
free. ali makes taken part payment; bargains
I'm Underworld Remipgtons. divers. smiths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-24
SHOE REPAIRING.

HAVE US MAKE YOUR OLD SHOES NEW BY
whole sole and heeling; mems 80; wOmen's,
S1.25; called for and delivered. while you
wait. Phone Main 1926. HOME SHOE RE-
PAIR CO.. TO 9th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-24

!. LEAVE WANT ADS" AT
!; STAR BRANCH OFFICES.
4 II not convenient to call ut The
r star ONCE. 11th street and Penn
IT sylvaniA avenue. leave your ad-
r vertisement at any OF the follow.
+ ing Branch Omces:
II! WANT ADS, ] GENT 4 WORD.
IT Minimum, Is oeats only.
NORTHWEST BRANCHES:
Butler 8 Field. Dragxists, "a and indiana ave.
Ess G;$sss p;u::; =, isSs , ssS:s ss. sy'
Dupont i sesh ana and oPs ~.
Sestner's Drug Store. i4!s and g :t'.
fsss!ier n:ps ESQ.,! So and fo:s.. Tsies..pa.
k;11 r ssn Store eli It'll snd as
Roland wallace. Newsstand and Stationery Store
Unite state. Capitol Pos:s! Teleeraps.
ouisley's Drug store 2ist and q sts.
GEORGETowN:
Pride's Pharmacy. 18th and r sts.
Postal Telegraph. l249 Wisconsin ave.
NORTHEAST:
Perkins Phsrmacy. 4th and Stanton pl. ne.
=. 4. RICHARDSON L Co.. n. Cap. and sts.
Kcnealys Pharmacy. ". Cap and ] Sta.
Taylor & Lamb. 1Ith and r. Cap. SITS.
Mcoradin'u Pharmacy. 18th and Ii sts ne.
Yeatmsn. d. A.. Pharmacy, 7th and n ne.
SOUTHEAST:
eradley.s Drug Store. stb and sts. &c:
n. s. Fealy. Druggist. 18th and ia. ave.
SOUTHWEST:
nth ST. wharf Postal Telegraph once.
Eullivans Drug Store, eth and d stS s.~.
Charles s. Walter. sol Az st. s.w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-24
MATTRESS MAKING.

Md1 1hGS0 MdAxN0.
of strictly honest dealing in bedding has gained
for us the confidence Of the public. which we
most loyalty guard. Mattresses thoroughly
renovated and returned same day when ar
ranged for previously. You can see your work
done. Inspect our line Of iron beds, springs.
cribs etc. We undersell. Postal phone
Main 2097. 1 will gladly cali with samples
and give prices. L. T. JONES. 633 st. NV.
just around the corner from It'll st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-24
ELECTRICAL WORK.

ing by HARTY ELECTRIC CO., 613 18th 81
NV; costs least; absolutely guaranteed; hurr
jobs welcomed Day phone NJ. 600: night " 1856
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-24

ROUGH LUMBER. SIG PER ], 900 TT.
Save money when yon build. Pi. NJ Sizes
JOHN |. IiGGLES. GOA st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-24

HAIR AND FELT MATTRESSES RENOVATED
and remade 81; called for and del'd same day;
all grades mattresses and pillows made. CAPT.
TOL BEDDING Co. 1923 18th NV; n. 526
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-24
WALL PAPER,

PAPERHANGING, PAINTING & DECORATING,
in all its branches. 2Ofe cheaper than any firm
in the city. CHAS X. HiSAN, 2o4 East Capt.
toll st. Phone Linen: 2239 for estimate:
Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-02
Appointments Approved By Council
Councilman Barry Placed on Police Commission and Ed Tracy on Gas & Electrical Board Approval of Water Main Extension.

Several appointments were made at the court of common council session Monday evening, following an hours session of the executive committee, which had several matters before it for lengthy debate, including the filling of vacancies on the police force. Neither of the vacancies were filled. but the vacancy in the board of police com missloners was filled by the choice of Councilman Barry. Upon the recon mendation of the police commissioners the council will act in naming the new policemen at later meeting.
 At 9.13 the April session of the court of common council was called to order with all but Councilman Cruthers pres ent. The reading of the journal was omitted.
 Mayor Thayer announced that he had reappointed on the park commis- sion Alderman Henry F, Parker a1i6 William A. Norton.
 To i'll the vacancy on the board of police commissioners, Mayor ThayeI nominated Councilman Barry who was elected 3 to l.
 Gas and Electrical Commissioner
 Mayor Thayer renominated Edwin A. Tracy as a member of the board o1
 
 mayor stated that he will have served three years the first of May, but before the next regular meeting his term will have expired. He was unanimously re- elected for three years from May lst
 At this point Mayor Thayer turned the meeting over to Senior Alderman Gebrath, being obliged to leave.
 The quarterly report of the chief of police was read and approved. The annual report of the health officer was approved and 300 copies ordered print ed for distribution. The monthly re- port of the street commissioner showed an expenditure of $1,959.01, and an av- craze of A men employed during the month.
 Regarding the grade for walk on the southerly side of Mt. Pleasant street from Champlin street to Eliza beth street. and on the easterly side of Elizabeth street in front of the prop ertv of the Mt. Pleasant street school house, the executive committee report ed favorably on the petition, but action was postponed until May 6.
 The monthly report of the city treas urer was ordered printed in the jour nal.
 Petitions.
 John McNeil and other residents of Elijah street in Prospect park asked to have it accepted as a public street and that the city lay it out as such. It was referred to the executive commit tee.
 Mrs. Jane A. Henderson and others