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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
ITALIANS AND JEWS
IN MURDEROUS RIOT
Racial Feeling Leads to Razor
Fight-Many Hurt-Police
Scuffle with Mob.

About fifty Jewish and italian work
men employed in the construction OF q
row OF new buildings at Howard avenue
and ST. Johns Place, Brownsville, be-
came embroiled yesterday afternoon and
many We're hurt. The Italians welded
knives and razors savagely. The Jews.
reinforced by youths and men of the
neighborhood. fought with shovels, hoes
trowels and bricks as weapons.
When police reserves from the Browns
Vile station reached the scene a mob OF
1000 filed the roadways. shrieking and
struggling 10 get to where the workmen
and the others fought.
The Italians slashed many OF their an
tagonsts about the heads. arms and body
and one OF their victims, Solomon Ger
shelf, thirty, q plasterer. OF No. BAT Ala
bama avenue, was in a critical condi-
ton last night in Kings County Hospital
from stab wounds.
The police made seven prisoners-four
Italians and three Jews being locked up
In the Brownsville station after Ambu-
lance Surgeons Regain, Nichol and De-
laney had spent two hours in treating the
many wounds from which they suffered.
The Italians had a narrow call for their
lives. To protect them the police had to
fight hard against the mob. Several OF
the policemen were handled roughly and
were exhausted when finally they man
aged to get TO the station house with their
prisoners after a half mile OF continuous
scutiing.
The prisoners were Frank De Stefano.
No. 156 Johnson avenue. Williamsburg; his
brothers, Tony and Jack, and Joseph Mo-
ruto, No. SO Montrose avenue. all of whom
were charged with felonious assault; Nor
ris Wasserman. OF No. 1876 Amboy street;
Joseph Fem, No. 81 Sackman street, and
Morris Katz. No. 3Sl Sackman street.
The trouble started when an Italian and
a Jew, plasterers, exchanged abusive cpl
thets rejecting upon their respective
races.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
| YEAR FOR 3 HUSBANDS
Woman Who Married to Excess
Blames Mistakes.

Lulu Murphy. indicted as Lulu Powers,
was sentenced TO one year In the peni-
Tertiary yesterday by Judge Rosalsky. In
General Sessions. upon her plea Of guilty
TO a charge OF bigamy. She acknowledged
three living husbands. d. e. Kimball.
probation officer. reported TO the court
that the young woman was only seventeen
years old when she was married TO Ed
ward ]. Murphy. in 1900. and that subse-
quently she was told by Murphy that he
had obtained divorce.
Several years later. relying upon the
rumored divorce. the young woman mar
ried Charles Volaman. She separated
from him after a few months. and a short
time later read in a newspaper OF a
Charles Vollaman who had committed
suicide. The man who committed suicide
was not her husband, although she thought
he was. She married Samuel w. Jones
in 1909. Mr., Jones discovered his wife's
record and brought a complaint against
her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
CAPACITY BASIS
OF CANAL TONNAGE
Secretary of War Announces
Rules for the Computa-
ton of Tolls.
From The Tribune Bureau. J

Washington. Nov 21.-Announcement
was made at the War Department OF the
adoption, after much investigation here
and in Europe by a special commissioner.
OF the tonnage rules which will apply to
ships using the Panama Canal. \ special
set Of tonnage rules has been made Tor
the canal. They are similar 10 those
which are in force for the Suez Canal
Following is the statement issued by the
Secretary Of War:
The rates Of tolls TO be paid for the use
of the Panama Canal were fixed by the
President on November 10. 1912, at 81 20
per net vessel ton, a net ton being 100
cubic feet Of capacity available for pas
sengers or cargo. Ships without passen-
gers or cargo are TO be allowed reduc-
ton of 30 per cent in the tolls. Warshlps
other than transports, colliers, hospital
ships and supply ships are TO pay tolls
upon their displacement tonnage-that is,
upon their weight rather than upon their
capacity.
"The amount which the owner OF n
vessel must pay for using the canal Will
he product OF the rate of tolls and the
number of tons Because Of the fact
that the net tonnage OF vessels is de-
termined by different rules in different
countries il was necessary TO formulate
special set OF Panama tonnage rules
TO be followed in ascertaining the net ton
mage Of all commercial vessels using the
canal.
"The Panama tonnage rules were formu-
lated by the special commissioner on
Panama Canal traffic and tolls, who con-
suited with the highest authorities on ton
mage. in the United States and Europe
Including among others, the chief con-
stTuctor of the United States Navy De-
partment, the United States Commissioner
OF Navigation. officials OF the BRUSH
Board of Trade, London: the Suez Canal
Company. Paris. ard the German Bureau
Of Registry, Berlin
1.-TWO general principles have controlled
in formulating the Panama tonnage rules
namely, that the gross tonnage or
vessel should include its entire closed In
capacity. and that the net tonnage should
correctly express the actual space avail
able for passengers and cargo--the earn
ing capacity. The Suez Canal Company's
tonnage regulations are based on these
same principles, and the Panama rules are
nearer TO those Of the SueZ company than
TO the American British or other national
rules Each country has its own special
laws and regulations for the determine
ton Of the registered tonnage Of the YES
sells under it's flag, and the several ma
tional rules not only differ from one an
| other but also make net tonnage less than
| the earnings capacity of vessels.
"The same tonnage rules must be ap-
piled TO all vessels using che Panama
Canal, and the rules must deal fairly with
| different types Of vessels. The Panama
rules have been formulated with the ex-
pectation that they will remain In force
permanently, subject only to such amend
ment from time to time as may be made
advisable by important changes in the de-
sign of vessels or in their propelling
power"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
MOOSE OUT OF IT in
1916, SAYS M'C0MBS
Sees Signs That Even Roosevelt
Is Flirting with His
Old Love.

Washington. Nov 21-"The Republican
and Democratic parties will be the only
contenders in the next Presidential cam
paign. as the Progressive party is going
ba edward. II recent events and prospects
tell the truth"
William +. McCombs, chairman Of the
Democratic National Committee. maze
this declaration at the White House TINS
afternoon. following conferences with the
President and Joseph +. Tumulty, Secre-
tary to the President. He would not dis
cuss candidates, but it was evident from
his remarks that he believes Colonel
Roosevelt Is flirting with his old love-the
Republican party.
MIR. McCombs told the newspaper men
that he had talked with the President
about the general political situation ana
had discussed contemplated legislation
but that New York City politics was not
taken up at the conference. Earlier IN
the dav Mr. McCombs conferred win
Frank T. Doremus, chairman OF the DEM
ocratlc Congressional Committee and ne
admitted that the President approved
close cooperation between the Congress
sional and the national committees
II was said on high authority tha'
neither Mr. McCombs nor the Democratic
National Committee would join the cam
paign 10 uproot Tammany I'm New YORK
City. The administration is content 10
leave the anti-Tammany forces In charge
OF John Purroy Mitchell. the Mayor-elect'
and Dudley Field Malone. Collector OF the
Port Of New York. although. when con-
slstent, Washington aid is 10 be given
Mr. McCombs conveyed the impression
that he did not intend 10 accept the post
Of Ambassador 10 France. although he
made no positive assertion on the sub
feet. II he does not accept diplomatic
place at this time, he may later ou'
until he IA eliminated from the political
situation By his own voiuon he will re-
main al the head OF the national party
organization.
The belief In political circles here IS
that Joseph +. Tumulty VIII become
chairman OF the national committee be
fore the next Presidential campaign. IL
IS pointed out that Mr.. Tumulty has
splendid opportunity TO increase his po-
utlcal prestige as Secretary 10 the Presi-
dent and can be a prominent factor In the
polltical affairs OF the administration, so
that there IL really no urgent need for
his becoming chairman at present
Mr. McCombs will return To New YORK
CITY on Sunday afternoon. following
luncheon 10 be given BY the German Am
bassador.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
Dinner for Fusion Winners.

Headquarters have been established at
the Hotel Therese, 125th street and Sew
enth avenue. for the committee Of citi-
zens and merchants of Harlem. who are
giving a non-partisan dinner December
II at Pabst's Harlem restaurant TO all
the fusio noffcials-elect. 1t was an
nounced last night that Mitchell. Prem
dergast. McAneny. Marx Whitman.
Grifenhagen and Schneider have all ac-
cepted the invitation. More than one
thousand guests are expected.
Erduin Won der Horst Koch is chair
man of the arrangement committee and
J. NJ Horton vice-chairman. Among
those on the committee are Albert f..
Merrill. Emil Fuerth. James X. Senior,
Richard Weber. Arthur Weisbecker.
Robert r. Johnston, Rabbi NJ. H. Harris
Collin II. Woodward, the Rev. Edgar
Tilton. jr, Jacob r. Schiff. Abraham
Gruber. DR.. Israel l.. Feinberg. ex-Sen-
ator Alexander Brough. John A. Wilbur.
DR.. j. Gardner Smith and Charles b.
DonahllA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
Queens Tube Contract Awarded

The Public Service Commission yes
terday awarded the contract for the
construction OF the Queens extension
Of the steinway tunnel to the Degnon
Contracting Company. the lowest bidder,
for s557.s56.
This extension runs from the termi-
nus Of the Steinway tunnel in Long
Island City across the Long Island
Railroad yards and through Davis
street and Ely avenue to the Queens.
boro Bridge approach and connection
with the Astoria and Corona rapid
transit lines. 1t will DO part subway
and part elevated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
NEW HAVEN BUSY TRYING
TO MEET SHERMAN LAW
Committees Fail to Submit Re-
ports, and Dividend Rate
Goes Over. Too.

Boston, Nov. INSTRUMENTATION of the
New York, New Haven e. Hartford Rail-
road Company to meet the requirements
Of the Sherman antitrust law was dis
cussed by the directors OF the road al
their monthly meeting to-day. Commit
tees Of the board which have been in
vestigating the systems trolley interests
in Western Massachusetts. its steamhip
holdings and the relation between the
New Haven and the Boston & Albany,
told of their progress, but made no final
report.
Chairman Elliott said after the meeting
that no demand had been made upon the
New Haven by Attorney General Nc
Reynolds 10 hasten its reorganization. He
said he had assured the Attorney Cen
eral that an investigation would be MADE
TO see what could be done to solve the
problem and that the committees OF d.
rectors had been hard at work to this
end
THE directors are in full accord on the
policy 10 be pursued, in so far as the In
vestigations OF the committees have
shown" said Mr.. Elliott
Belief had prevailed that an announce
ment regarding the dividend rate OF the
New Haven for the next quarter WOULD
be made after to-day's meeting, but the
chairman said the matter was not dis
cussed Action on the dividend will be
taken some time in December. he said.
Three other special committees ap-
pointed by Chairman Elliott are pursu-
ing investigations in connection with the
survey Of the company's outside holdings
and relations. These are expected 10 re-
port not later than December l, upon the
Connecticut trolley situation, the Rhode
Island trolley situation. and the New
Ravens relations with the Boston g.
Maine Railroad.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22

ment Of a nations capital in foreign
countries for the development Of their
industries is the sesame that opens the
door Of trade"
George F. Tucker, OF Boston. author OF
books on South American affairs, to-day
urged that the words Monroe Doctrine"
be given up and a policy Of Pan-Amer-
lean defence adopted. Professor Hiram
Bingham. Of Yale. expressed similar
views
Charles H. Sheriff.. former American
Minister at Buenos Ayres, suggested that
in case affairs in Mexico should make 1t
necessary for the United States to inter-
vene. Argentina or Brazil or some other
South American country be invited to
Join.
Rear Admiral French E. Chadwick. U.
8. N, retired. and Professor James M.
Callahan Of West Virginia defended the
Monroe Doctrine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
TO QUIZ "BUFFAL0 BILL"
Commission to Examine Show
man in Will Contest.

The contest OF the will OF Ruth Louisa
Bailey, widow Of James a. Bailey, the
circus man. who inherited $4,000. 900 of
his estate, took a new turn yesterday,
when Justice Arthur S. Tompkins. in
White Plains. issued a commission for the
examination Of Buffalo BIZ and John
NJ. Burke as 10 facts relative TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Bailey's friendship for some OF their
heirs who were disinherited by Mrs.
Bailey.
The will is being contested by Annabelle
Hutchinson, sister OF Mrs. Bailey. and
will not be tried until January.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
NO ALIENISTS FOR PRIEST
Request for Lunacy Board Is
Denied in Schmidt Case.

Judge Foster. in General Sessions, yes
terday denied the application made by
counsel for the Rev. Hans Schmidt for the
appointment Of examiners in lunacy. His
decision makes It possible for Schmidt To
plead insanity when ne is brought TO trial
next Tuesday, for the murder OF Anna
Aumuller.
Deacon Murphy. Assistant District At
torney, arrived yesterday on the Majestic.
He has been 10 Germany TO examine
Schmidts relatives there. Their testi-
mony was taken before the American Con-
sui at Frankfort. and was forwarded to
Judge Foster TO he introduced at the trial.
Schmidt is still wearing beard, al
though, according to Alphonse c. Koelble.
his attorney, he would like 10 have It
shaved before her trial. The BARRIERS at
the Tombs, however. will not be allowed
to shave him unless he consents TO be
manacled during the operation. He re-
fuses to consent TO this Before the trial
he will have 70 decide between the
manacles and the beard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
VAIL PHONE PLAN
THOUGHT ILLEGAL
Witness Testifies He SO Regarded
II When Submitted to
Independents.

Chicago, Nov. A.-Further information
on the activities in 1912 OF the American
Telephone and Telegraph Company 10
absorb 1000 independent concerns was
given to-day by B. G.. Hubbell, OF Buffalo
government witness in a hearing in con-
nection with the prosecution Of the
American company for violation OF the
Sherman antitrust law.
In the cross-examination OF Mr.. HUI
bell. who is president of the Federal Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company. counsel
sought 10 show that the purpose OF con.
solidation was TO save expense and would
result in lowering the cost Of service to
the public. Mr.. Hubbell thought the
motive Of the American company was 70
eliminate costly competition.
The witness also told OF an effort by
the American company TO obtain control
Of the Stromberg- Carlton company. Of
Rochester, reputed TO be the second
largest manufacturer OF telephone sup
plies in the country. Mr. Hubbell said II
the negotiations had been successful tho
independents expected to pay more for
their supplies.
Mr.. Hubbell said there was no objection
among the Independents when Theodore
y. Vail suggested a plan for division
OF territory, the plan TO ultimately result
in consolidation.
IF Mr.. Vail had submitted anything
unfair or unlawful. or what you would
have considered contrary to the interests
OF the public, would you have gone FAR
Their with the proposition
II thought he was acting in good faith
Mr. Hubbell replied, but / believed what
he suggested was unfair and Unlawful"
Mr.. Hubbell said the Independents went
ahead with the plan because it had many
good features and he thought a more
fair adjustment OF matters for the public
might be worked out The witness was
asked II the plan had not been 70 affect
a saving in operating the telephone sys-
TENS OF the nation.
Partly" he said. but back OF the
idea, think. there was no particular in
tention Of reducing the telephone cost 10
the public. There was no discussion OF
cheapeRing service 70 the public. In
word, Mr.. Walls point was that compet-
ton in some districts was too severe and
he was DESTROYS of eliminating that COM
petition"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
Poor Widow Needs Help.

Last month a young man died sudden
~ OF heart disease. leaving his wire
with two little children. He had saved
enough 10 pay for his burial and 70
provide for his family for short time
but the money was stolen. and mother
and babies are destitute.
The family will be entirely Dependent
until the baby is weaned. and the "ia'
owed Mothers Fund Association ap-
peals for contributions 20 aid them.
Gifts will be welcomed by Mrs. Henry
Zuckerman. No. so Broadway. New
York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
LORD CURZ0N SUES LETTER
Friendly Action for Change of
Marriage Settlement Trustees.

Washington, Nov. 2l--Lord Curzon be-
gan friendly suit here to-day against
Joseph Letter to change the trustees for
the $4,000 marriage settlement which
WAS made upon his deceased wife, who
was Mary Letter.
Seymour Morris, of Chicago. and Henry
Molyneux Paget Howard, Earl OF Suf-
folk and Berkshire, would be substituted
for Robert T. Lincoln and William St.
John Fremantle Broderick, Viscount Mid
dleton. Joseph Letter, executor of the
Letter estate. has agreed to tina .chapga
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
WILSON TO OMIT
NEW YEAR LEVEE
Time HOnored Custom Not To Be
Held Because of Presi-
dents Absence.
From The Tribune Bureau.

Washington. Nov. 2.-Because the Pres
ident expects TO take vacation during
the Christmas holidays by making trip
either 10 Panama or the South, the New
Years reception at the White House has
been abandoned. Formal announcement
was made to-day by Secretary Tumulty.
There is considerable mystery regarding
the Presidents plans and II was stated
to-day that definite arrangements for his
vacation have not been completed. Several
months ago he expressed hope that he
would be able TO visit the Panama Canal
before the great waterway was complet-
ed, and promised Colonel Goethals to do
so, so there is a strong possibility of his
going there.
This is what Mr. Tumulty said regarding
the matter
THE usual New Years reception OF the
President will not be held on January l,
1914. The departure from custom on this
occasion is due to the fact that the Presi-
dent will not be In Washington at that
time. Owing to the long session Of Con-
gress. the President has had no vacation
since his Inauguration. AS the approach
ing session of Congress will be the long
session. the only opportunity for the Presi-
dent to secure rest will be during the
usual holiday recess Of Congress
For many years the New Years recep-
ZION at the White House has been one
Of the big social events, as thousands OF
wsshingtonians and many visitors have
stood in line to shake the hand Of the
President The receptions started at IL
o'clock and continued until every one In
the long line had shaken hands. the guests
ranging from the highest to the humblest
citizens
The SCATTERING Of the precedent does
not necessarily mean that the New Years
reception is a custem of the past, as it
may be revived next year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
Free from Political Bias.

Mr.. Hammond in opening his address
deplored the fact that the solution Of the
great problems fthe country was not
divorced from party politics. and de-
clared that his remarks would be entirely
free from political bias He called atten-
ton to the fact that the United States
consumed IS per cent OF its manufactures.
and to this he attributed lack of strenu-
Gus effort 10 exploit foreign markets. Mr..
Hammond continued
Now, a new tariff has been recently
enacted and will shortly go into effect.
II will result. as was designed. in an in
creased importation OF manufactured
products aggregatlng probably "A very
large amount The inevitable effect OF
such imports will be TO restrict the
capacity of our home markets for do
nestle products. | am not discussing the
merits OF the new tariff. but referring to
its inevitable effect In this particular.
Therefore. having regard TO these facts,
IL is obvious that we must either curtail
the capacity OF our factories. which would
result in throwing out of employment
hundreds OF thousands OF wage earners,
or we must depend upon the exploitation
OF foreign markets for tho relief Of our
congested industries"
After comparing the foreign trade meth
DDS OF Great Britain. which, he said, had
followed the lines of least resistance and
built up trade with its colonies and neu-
tral markets. and those OF America and
Germany, which have succeeded in de-
veloping trade with countries which have
highly organized competitive industries
In the line OF merchandise, Mr.. Ham
mond added:
IL agree with the optimism which has
been expressed as to the great oppor-
tunity offered the United States for the
development of important markets in
South America, and especially on the
west coast. after the opening OF the
Panama Canal.
I'm the extension OF her South Ameri-
can trade Great Britain has given us an
object lesson. Within a decade she has
trebled her exports TO Brazil and to Ar
gentina. While this Increase is in large
measure due TO special efforts in the ex-
ploitation OF those markets, q is. never
theless. the fact-and this is a point
wish to emphasize-that the increase Is
chiefly due to the investment OF enormous
sums OF BHtish capital in the develop
ment OF the industries of those countries.
Likewise, the experience of Great Britain
in many other countries where British
capital has been invested demonstrates
the proposition that trade follows the
Investment az nations capital as we'll
as g nations flag In short the invest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-11-22
Joe the Bulldog" Sentenced.

old, of No. 2l3 Eldridge street. known
among his friends. the police say, as
Joe the Bulldog" was sentenced yes
terdey by Magistrate Marsh in Essex
Market court TO five months in the
workhouse on a charge OF disorderly
conduct. Alexander, II was said. has
been arrested eleven times within the
last two or three years. on charges
varying from disorderly conduct TO at.
tempted robbery end extortion