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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
WOMAN SEES TIPLESS DAY
1. w. w. Leader Says Strike IS
Against Gratuities.
IN Telegraph DO n Tribunc

Passaic, n. j., Jan. l7.-"Rubies and
diamonds" cried Elizabeth Gurley Flynn.
These gems I'm the necklaces about the
throats Of New Yorks rich women are the
drops Of blood from the hearts OF the
workers and the tears from their eyes
The woman agitator for the Industrial
Workers Of the World was weary when
she began TO address the meeting Of the
textile workers in Peter KOvalycsik Hall
here tonight. The I'VE hundred or more
persons in the hall appauded her 80.
however that il SCENE 10 stir her lstlcss
spirit, and she spoke for almost an hour.
She said the textile workers were not
satisfied with the outcome OF the last
strike and predicted that another would
be soon organized by the Industrial Work
ers Of the World TO take place In Pater-
son as well az Passalc A good part Of
her speech was devoted TO the need for an
eight-hour law in this state. but she al
luded 10 the New York walters long
enough to say that they asked 500 a week
and a no-tp system.
THE New York public expects too much
when 1t expects abolition Of tips at the
low salaries these walters get" she said
Passaic came in for criticism from Miss
Flynn.
It's one OF the drtiest and most con-
was bad, but Passaic is worse" she said.
You can't get through the streets with
out getting mud over your shoetops."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
F0SS AND BALDWIN TALK
Two Governors Discuss Grand
Trunk Deal at Conference.

Hartford. Conn, Jan. 17-Governor
Eugene y. Foss Of Massachusetts con-
ferred with Governor Simeon +. Baldwin
Of Connecticut at the state Capitol here
to-day on the railroad situation In New
England. Governor Foss said after the
meeting:
1--WE talked over the New England
situation from every angle, including the
Grand Trunk deal. As New England has
only one railroad system, ! feel care
should be exercised by all the states as "a
railway legislation enacted, and hope "a
make all such legislation in the future as
nearly uniform as possible
Governor Foss said he intended to call
upon Governor Pothicr Of Rhode Island
soon on the same mission. and hoped 10
have a general conference Of all the New
England Governors on the subject. Gov
error Baldwin declined 10 discuss the con-
ference. except 20 say that railroad mat
ters were discussed incidentally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
RECORDER DlSOWNS THIRST
Holly Denies Drinking Beer in
Alleged Speak Easy"

Roselle. n. j., Jan. 17-This community
was aroused to-day by the circulation Of
A report that Recorder Van s Roosa, the
local magistrate, was seen drinking a
bottle OF beer I'm the grocery store Of Ben
iamin Slavins, I'm Railway avenue. Tie
authority Of the attack on the Recorder
is County Detective John 4. Galauan,
who is attached 10 the Prosecutors office.
Galatian says he has found a small boy
who can testify to having seen the Re
corder at his clandestine indulgence.
Catalan was assigned TO work up a
case against slavins, who is charged with
running a speak easy"
Recorder Rosa hotly denied the accu-
sation to-day. Tie declared Catalan was
the tool OF enemies OF Slavins and the Re
corder. The enemies, he said, are former
debtors Of Slavins. whom he sued befor"
the Recorder for accounts I'm arrears
They started the rumor OF the speak
easy" Roosa said, without foundation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
DIVORCED AFTER Fl YEARS
London Decree for Mrs. j. A. S.
Scott, Wife of N. Y. Art Dealer.

BY cable % The tribune.
London. Jan. lin the Divorce
Court to-day the wife Of J. 4. Steven
son Scott. the New York art dealer,
obtained a decree nisi, with the Gus
tody Of her daughter. the only child OF
the marriage The suit was undefend-
ed. Evidence was given that the par
ties were married in 1891 at the parish
church Of Kensington and that in 1902
decree Of judicial separation was
granted on the wifc's petition, with
$500 a year alimony.
Two years later the respondent. &C
cording 10 the evidence. stopped al the
Carlton Hotel London, on, two oc-
casions with young American woman,
who was not his wife.
Proceedings for a divorce were de
layed until 1912, when the wife asked
for Increased alimony. and in an inter
view with the respondents brother he
made an offer OF 81 500 II she would
institute divorce proceedings. with a
further 81, 800 on the decree being made
absolute. and with an increase in the
alimony to $1,000 yearly.
on counsers advice the petitioner aC-
Cepted these terms, and after a long
argument Justice Bucknill ruled that
this did not amount 10 collision be
tween the parties and granted the de
cree, with costs against respondent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
NEW HAVEN AGAIN ACCUSED
Indicted for Illegal Transporta
ton of Milk.

Boston. Jan. T.. Two indictments
charging the Illegal transportation OF milk
from Connecticut points 10 Boston were
returned to-day against the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad by
the United States grand jury. The first
indictment charges concessions in ship
ments Of milk from Hampton and Ablng-
ton. Conn. while the second alleges that
the New Haven road failed 10 file tariffs
for such shipments.
1t is understood that the governments
evidence is based on the statement that
while the published tariffs give rates only
for the transportation Of milk I'm cans
having q capacity Of 81 quarts, the rail
road company has transported cans FOR
a Boston milk company which had a
greater capacity than Slq quarts without
publishing new tariffs covering the In.
creased shipments.
An official statement concerning tine
two indictments given out by the New
York. New Haven 4 Hartford Railroad
Office to-nish; says:
AS far as can be ascertained from
proceedings on former indictments, th'
present questions merely involve an n
depreciation OF the language OF SOM.
printed tariffs which have been in efrec
something Ike ten years. and unde'
which the practice now complained o.
has been open and uniform during th'
whole period. All the transactions men
toned IN the indictments were during OF
prior TO 1910"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
LETTER WRITER PAR0LED
Had Good Cause for Annoying
Doctor. Teacher Says.

When Miss Mary G. Str"amer. a p"p'
school teacher. OF Stapleton, staten ISL
and was arraigned before MaslsiI"''
Marsh. in the New Brighton court yes
terdav. charged with having sent nun.
dreds Of annoying letters 20 Or heN,
r. Goodwin, OF Stapleton. she adnlt'e'
being the sender OF the letters ana s"''
she had good cause for sending them
When the District Attorney endeaNor'u
70 learn the cause Miss Streamer sa''
she would tell that at the proper time
I-non her promise not to write any more
letters 10 DR.. Goodwin or so 10 his nome
the school teacher was paroled on ne
own recognizance until next FRIDAY
morning. =,
DIR. Goodwin. who did not appear III
court. was seen later, and said he pc
lieved Miss streamer was suffering fro"
some mental disorder.
DR.. A. l.. Ettlnger, assistant superh'
tendent OF public schools in Richmond
said he could attribute no cause for MISS
Streamer's having written the letters u
Or. Goodwin He said Miss Streame'
was an excellent teacher and had never
had a complaint registered against her
In the six years she had taught schooi Oh
Staten Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
"PROPER," OR NO DANCE
Congress Won't Permit Con
tortions" at Inaugural Ball.
Iron TIE Tribune Bureau. /

Washington. Jan. Eff the inaugural
ball IS held on the night Of President
Wilson's Induction into office there will
he no turkey trotting." grizzly bear
gyratons' or bunny hug Terderlorl
movements" even though Congress IS
compelled 10 frown officially on the mod
ern dances
This was practically decided when tho
House Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds met to-day TO consider resolu-
ton granting use Of the Pension Building
for ballroom purposes and Representative
Roddcnbery startled everybody by an
which would place under the ban dances
Of the character named.
MIR ROldeuocry's amendment. which he
insists shall 90 into the resolution II the
use Of the Pension Building IS authorized,
follows.
That the grant Of permit to the com
mittce on inaugural ceremonies for the
use OF the Pension Building for the in
augural ball is expressly upon condition
and with the Limitation that for the pre-
yrutlOu OF acts Of public indeCency the
following so-called dances are absolutely
gyratlons. the bunny mug" Tenderlon
movements, the turkey trot' contor-
lions, and all lil.a vulgarism OF the
'hOOchce COOChee' dance and all similar
forms Of gymnastic COnyulsive movements
suggestive Of the degenerate reVelries OF
the aggregated districts"
The committee i'm charge OF said hall
is charged with the enforcement of this
provision. and the sergeant alarms of the
House and the sergcant-at-armS of the
Senate are especially charged conioIntIy
this section, and for the purposes thereof
are hereby given plenary powers.
Would you know these dances IL YOU
were to see them Mr.. Roddenbery was
asked during the hearing.
The Georgian smiled and said he
thought he would recognize them. after
having attended divers and sundry
functions OF recent date"
William C.. Eustis, chairman OF the In
augural committee. held an Informal con-
ference with members Of the committee
to-day over President-elect Wilson's letter
suggesting that the committee consid or
the feasibility Of emitting the inaugural
ball He said the committee would do all
possible to meet the wishes of Mr.. Will
son.
II was decided TO learn more of Presi-
dent-eIect Wilson's wishes. and the COM
mittee will walt until next week before
taking formal action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
HAVE SPINE. SAYS GAYNOR
He Tells Mayor of Boyville How
to Rule His City.
TBy Telegraph to The Trlbune.

Chicago, Jan. 17-By a majority vote
Of members of all the boys CLUBS OF TINS
city Edgar Mills was recently elecIeu
Mayor of Boyville, and he is to be IN
augIrated tomorrow. Many prominent
citizens are interested in this movement,
which is expected 10 do much to"aru
making good citizens OF Chicago's boys.
, Letters were sent by the boys 10 the
MAYORS of several cities, asking Tor
suggestions for Mayor Mills and their
replies will be read at the inaugural cere-
monies tomorrow. The answer OF Mayor
Gaynor. of New York. is as follows:
My Dear Mr.. Mayor: | have been IN
formed Of your election as Mayor OF BOY
Vile. / congratulate you and greet you
| hone your administration VIII De
success. II cannot be success un.es99
you have a good mental and physiCai'
spine And also some patience ana PM,
osophy. And also as little conceit ana
smartness as the law allows. Inc sen
sufficient all-suficient. insufficient reno"
iu Office makes every one smile ana shrug
his shoulder-if not both shoulders-aili
sometimes wink his left eye also.
You have duties to perform You must
not be swerved from the performance
thereof by clamor, by abuse, ~ lyluS'
by corrupt newspapers by the IhHG i,. a,,
ence except your desire and purpose to 40
Gods will II you go along I'm tnat line
Your administration will be "A success:
Every evil influence will be against
YOU. ii is true. And such influences are
very powerful i'm our time, and especla
ly in our cities. But you VIII succeed.
Some Of the mud thrown at you may
stick for a little while. but Before your
term IS up il will all have worn OH, OF
been brushed off by just men ana women
and YOU will be seen OF all as true man
who lfas done his duty.
| do not know what kind Of a city
Boyville IS. but ! suppose II "a very much
like all other cities, made up OF good
people, and bad people, and uncharita1le
people. and a few people whose minds.
like their lvcrs, are filed with ulcers,
OF people who want to help YOU and or
people who want to hurt you, with a
few people thrown I'm who hate every
body else and think they are better
than everybody else. when. in truth, they
are only more bilious than anybody else.
Mayor Gaynor closes with the remark
that If all BoyviIle citizens are good
people" then his letter has no applica-
ton. and, however things may be, he
wishes Mayor Mills every success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
CHURCH MAY AID STRIKERS
The Rev. DR.. j. H. Holmes Asks
Congregation to Help Workers.

Efforts will be made to-day by the Rev.
DR. John Haynes Holmes. Of the Church
Of the Messiah, to interest the Federation
Of Churches 10 offer what assistance It
can 10 aid in the strike of the garment
workers. Members OF the congregation
met last night at the church house ana
heard from Miss Gertrude Barnum ana
Sol Ellstein editor Of THE International
Ladies Garment Workers Journal" or
the trials and tribulations Of the workers
nov on strike. At the conclusion OF the
meeting the pastor announced that it was
mis- intention to confer to-day with the
Rev. Dr.. Walter Laidlaw and f. o. Hall
in an endeavor TO solicit the co-opera-
tion Of the Federation Of Churches
DR.. Holmes proposed that members in
terested I'm the affairs OF the garment
workers attend their meetings on the
East Side and acquaint themselves with
the conditions. Miss Barnum said that
the help Ct those present would be appre-
ciated to volunteer their services as pick
cts, as well as watchers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
FAST TRAIN HITS BOULDER
Cars Thrown from Track, but
No Passengers Hurt.

Lock Haven, Penn, Jan. F--PassenSers
on the Buffalo Flyer. which left Buffalo
at 1915 o'clock last night had "A narrow
escape from death or injury on the Penn
sylvana Railroad early to-day, when the
train ran into bowlder that had rolled
off the mountainside. All the cars except
a rear sleeper were thrown from the
track The only person hurt enough 10
need a physician was an express mes
senger, who was badly shaken up.
A baggage car. steel combination car
and a steel day coach turned over on
their sides and slid partly down an en-
bankment toward the river. Railroad
men consider ii remarkable that none OF
the passengers was injured.
A relief train from this city was quickly
on the scene, which was about eight
miles west OF here. and took the pas
sengers TO Williamsport.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
HEARAMUNDSEN AND PEARY
Brooklynites Take Picture Voy-
age to Ends of the Earth.

ROAD Amundsen. discovorer o. mo
South Pole. gave an illustrated l''t'f'
last night before the Brooklyn INSTITUTE
Of Arts and Sciences. az the Academy 0t
Music. describing his Journey 70 the enl
OF the earth. lie was accompanied - '"S
platform by Admiral Robert r.. PeaT''
discoverer Of the North Pole. and heroer,
/. Brldgman, secretary 81 the Fea'E
Arctic club. Both captain Amlnas'n
and Admiral Peary are members % 10
BROOKLYN Institute.
Admiral Peary said that captain
Amundsen's discovery OF the South roo
ended the adventurous voyages oil as
covery that began when the Poehl,' a. a.
sailors first pushed the pro"s OF '.',
boats past the Pillars of Hercules ".'
the unknown sea. He also Dire" '.''
harrison between the northern and SOUTH
ern extremltles Of the earth
captain Ammdsen retod his story WIN
the aid OF many photographs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
JUDGE FAWCETT SEVERE.
APPELLATE COURT HOLDS
New Trial for Naimark, on
Ground of Prejudice.

The Appellate Division OF the Supreme
Court. I'd Department. I'm decision yes
terday granting a new trial 20 Max MAI
mark. harshly criticised County Judge
Lewis L. Fawcett. OF Kings County, for
his attitude at Naimark's trial Justice
Woodward wrote the opinion, while Jus
tice Burr was the only member OF the
court who favored Affirming the convic-
ton.
hallmark. a manufe cturer OF sweaters,
was convicted OF perjury before Judge
Fawcett and sentenced 20 serve from five
to ten years in prison. IL was CONVEX
sation between Judge Fawcett and Abra-
ham Gruber, the prisoners counsel. after
the verdict Of the Jury was announced
that called forth reproor from the higher
court II was the opinion Of the Appel
late Division that Judge Fawcett was
convinced OF the defendants guilt before
he was tried and probably did not give
him a fair hearing. Judge Fawcett was
quoted as saying after the verdict had
been returned:
I said TO this man. before he went "a
trial that he, having admitted his guilt
trial ana trying further To deceive this
court and the jury in this case, would
get the full limit OF sentence. ! said
that II he wished 10 take a plea I'm this
case ! would give him a very light sen
tence. Counsel pleaded with him lie
SAID No, he would take his chances
lie has taken his chances. Now. Won
want me to be held up and beset every
minute Of tWenty-four hours day by
more people until I sentence him No
[ him tbfa a
are not going 10 let this guilty man
escape
The opinion Of the Appellate Division
reads in part:
Clearly. had the learned trial Judge been
proposed for juror. he would have been
disqualified by his attitude toward the
prisoner, who was presumed under the
law TO be innocent, and, while IL IL true
that no substantial legal error appears in
the trial. so far as the record disclosed IL
is impossible In printed record 10 repro
duce the atmosphere Of the courtroom. or
20 take account Of those acts on the part
Of prcjudiced Judge. which are likely 70
30 far In the determination Of questions
Of fact A smile. a sneer, an explanation
an infection OF the voice in giving a Tul-
ing, right and proper in itself may be
Tar more prcjudiCial TO the rights of the
defendant than the average erroneous rul-
ing. and the Idea of judge presiding at
trldl, committed In advance to the
theory Of the defendants guilt and 10 a
determination TO administer punishment
up TO the fun limit OF the law, Is de-
strucuNe 10 that conception OF Justice
which pictures her with blinded eyes. and
is shocking to our sense OF judicial fair
ness.
Justice Barr. in his minority opinion.
says that the Appellate Division. I'm orde--
lne "a new trial because the presiding
Judge had been too severe. was assuming
new power which had not been sup
posed 10 exist.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
STEFANSSON GETS CASH
$4,000 Promised for Hunt for
Northern Continent.

Grand Forks. y. D.. Jan. w. Stefans-
son, discoverer OF the blond E.squi-
mau" Of Alaska. who mas been lcctur-
ing at the University Of North Dakota.
where he formerly was student. an
nounced to-day that he had been as
sured of $4,000 as expenses for a trip
next spring 10 locate an undiscovered
continent In the north.
According Ia Mr.. Stsfansson. 81. 500
has been promised by the National Geo
graphical Society and n like amount by
the American Museum OF Natural His
tory, Of New York Personal friends
have promised $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
MRS. WILSON SELECTS AID
Miss Helen Bones To Be Her
Personal Secretary at Capital.

Trenton. y. j.. Jan. T-Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson. wife Of the Presidcnt-elcct, has
selected rs her personal secretary Miss
Helen Bones. OF cleveland. a graduate
from Evelyn College.
Miss Bones's duties Will I'm no way con
nict with those OF Miss Isabel Hagner,
Mrs. Wilson's social secretary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
ART EXHIBIT TO AID CAUSE
Loan Collection To Be on View in
Seligman Galleries. e..

To raise money for "the cause" Mrs
Philip NJ. Lydig and other women in
this city will condl act a loan exhibition
Of paintings and sculpture AT the Jacques
Seligman galleries, No. I0j Fifth avenue.
Announcement TO that effect is made i'm
The American Art News issued to-
day, which says that portraits OF well
known women by prominent artists" will
be "A feature of the exhibition, which will
be opened February 20
Sculpture also will he on view but no
expiration is made of the nature of that
part OF the exhibition. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
COLORADO FOR DIRECT VOTE

Denver Jan. 1.-THE Colorado Senate
adopted to-day a concurrent resolution
approving the proposed amendment TO
the federal Constitution providing for
direct election of United States Senator's
Action by the House is expected on Mon
ID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-18
.S5,0OO,0OO PROPERTY IN
TRUST FOR AST0R HEIRS
Executors of the Estate Turn
Over Nine Manhattan Parcels
to Three BenefiCiarieS.
VINCENT ASTOR SIGNS DEED
The Schermerhorn Building, in
Lower Broadway, and Colo
NAL Hotel, in Harlem, to
the Colonel's Widow.

Deeds were recorded yesterday n: tho
Registers Office by which James Roos-
welt Roosevelt, Douglas Robinson aua
Nicholas Biddle, executors OF the John
Jacob Astor estate, placed in rust nine
Manhattan properties for tho benefit Of
Mrs. Madeleine Talmage Force Aston hor
baby boy, recently chrstencd John jacob
Astor, and Ava Alice Muricl Aston
The property thus put in trust IS as.
sessed by the city at A.30SOoo. It's present
market value is probably alb 'ut NOoO.coo
f. d. Coulter, counsel for the executors,
said last night that the executors wero
simply carrying out the provisions OF tho
Astor will. Under the viii Mrs Madeleine
Talmage Force Astor received outright n
legacy Of 100000, with all the liyestock and
automobiles her husband, Colonel .astor
owned at the time Of his death. She was 9,
receive an income Of 10000 a year until
a trust fund of 100000 was provided for
her. She was also to have and 10 hold
the town house, al Fifth avenue and 18Th
street. and its contents until her deatn
or remarriage.
To Ava Alice Muriel Aston was 10 DO
set aside a trust fund Of $4,000, 900, which,
with accumulations. she is 10 receive abb
solutely when she is twenty-one years Old.
For John Jacob Astor, born on August IL
last and the posthumous son OF Colonel
Astor, a trust fund OF $4,000, 600. on terms
similar to that governing MurieIs, was TO
be formed.
By an order signed by Mrs. Madeleine
Talmage Force Astor before Surrogate
Fowler on November s. at which time she
was appointed general guardian Of her
son. she will provide for her baby from
her own resources. The order however
will not be in effect before three years
elapses. as the Surrogate fixed $1,000 \
year for the maintenance Of the baby for
three years The mother intmatcd that
she would let the income from the trust
fund for the child accumulate until he was
twenty-one years old, I'm order that Ne
would receive as large a legacy as posi-
BILE on reaching his majority
There has never been filed AT the Reg
ister's office a document showing that the
wife Of an Astor had relinqu.shed her
dover rights. There is always am ante
ruptlal settlement in lieu OF dover risht3
The trust deeds Of conveyance recorded
yesterday affected the following proper
ties.