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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
WISE DROPS WIRE CASES
Four Men Who Invited Prose
cution Will Not Be Tried.

United States Attorney Henry A. Wise
fled papers I'm the Federal District Court
yesterday dropping the governments suit
against Henry Lescheu, John A. Leschcn.
John Broderick and j. -. Bascom. all OF
ST. Louis. who were indicted two years
ago, with forty or more others among
whom were Frank Gould and Herbert l..
Satterlee. for violation OF the Sherman
antitrust law IN connection with The
wire pool
The government alleged that the indict-
ed men operated AZ q combination IN
restraint of trade in an attempt 10 corner
the wire market. All OF the defendants.
except the four against whom suit was
dropped yesterday. were arraigncd in the
federal District Court in this city and
entered a plea Of nolo contende. They
were fined amounts ranging from $500
to several thousand dollars
Henry and John A. Lcschen. Broderick
and .Bascom, all Of the Wire Rope AS
ISOLATION, invited the government to pro-
coed with the case against them II is
thought the reason for the federal attor-
neys action Is that the great majority
of the accused men, having paid tn 2ir
fines and the so-caled wire trust hav-
ing been broken up. IL would not lie
worth while to push the remaining ndicI-
ments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19

lives Barber and tizsimnons gave INC
whiskey in the station house after /
was arrested. but | put in the part
about the drugs
Mulraney had difficulty in remember
ing parts Of the incidents surrounding
the crime. but positively denied the
testimony of Mordecai Saltzman. or
SALTY" a Pinkcrton detective, that he
had confessed part in the killing to
him.
why do YOU remember the things
that are in your favor and forget those
unfayorable to YOU" District Attorney
Rubin wanted TO know.
"A man doesn't like TO remember
anything that is against HIM" was
"Happy's" answer.
After the hearing Mulraney held n
second conference with Judge Rosal-
Sky. District Attorney Rubin and
Father Cashin. during which he gave
information that he expects will lead TO
the apprehension of Morrison. Null
raney has until May II on his reprleve'
in which time he declares he viii con-
vince the court Of the truth Of his pres
ent story.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
POLICE RECORD IN THE
GRAFT INVESTIGATION

Convictions obtained by District
Attorney Whitman in the general
investigation Of police graft and
police relations with the underworld
since the murder Of Herman Rosen-
thai, last July.
Charles Becker, lieutenant Of po-
lice, for the murder Of Herman Ro-
seminal, October %, 1912.
"Daeo Frank" Cirofici, gunman,
for the murder Of Herman Rosen-
thai, November 19, 1912.
Whitley" Lewis, gunman, for the
murder of Herman RosenthaI, Mo-
vember 10, 1912.
"Gyp" the Blood, gunman, for the
murder Of Herman Rosenthal, Mo-
vember 10. 1912.
Lefty Louie, aunman, for the
murder Of Herman RosenthsI, No.
vember 10, 1912.
Eugene +. Fox, patrolman, COL
Iector Of graft in Harlem, extortion,
February S, 1918.
Thomas w. Walsh, captain, extor.
ton, February "a, 1913.
John j. Hartigan, patroIman, per-
jury, March IS. 1918.
Edward J. Newell, lawyer. tam
pering with a witness, March 27,
1918.
Thomas F. Robinson, patrolnan,
extortion. April 10, 1918.
Indicted, arrested and awaiting
trial in connection with the graft
Investigations:
Dennis Sweeney, inspector Of po-
lice.
James e. Hussey, inspector Of po-
lice.
James F. Thompson, inspector Of
police.
John j. Murths. inspector Of po-
lice.
Peter ]. Duffy, sergeant Of police.
John j. SkeIIy, patrolmsn.
Solomon Wolf, saIoonkeeper.
Emmanuel Mas. beer dealer.
David Maier, underworld messen-
ger.
Charles DubelIer, underworld
messenger.
Thomas Lloyd, Harlem saloon.
keeper and politician.
Thomas J. Heaney. patrolman.
Annie Grey, proprietor Of Tender
oin dsorderIy house.
Robert UIner, her husband. ex-
policeman, lawyer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
LITTLE locke" IN NAVY
Use Limited to Few Recruits,
Veteran Surgeon Says.

Navy surgeons I'm this city Yesterday
did not think the court of inquiry or
dered by the Secretary of the Navy "a
investigate the story Of AN enlisted man
that there was Widespread use OF co-
cainc In the service would find much rea-
son for existence. one of them declared
that BOB thirty years aboard ship he had
met with only one group of dope
ncnds ON that occasion. he said the
admiral had circular printed warning
the men against the use ~ the drug. and
further investigat zion showed it's use was
limited 20 three or four recruits
Most OF the men the doctor explained
were young fellows from the rural dis
tricts They had not formed the habit
when they entered and had little oppor-
tunity or temptation TO 60 80 aftcrward.
The few dope" fcnds whom the rigid
medical inspection Of recruits let by
were soon rooted out as undesirables. IL
was said
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
PROFESSOR PECK DYING?
Former Columbia Instructor
III at Ithaca Hospital.

Ithaca. y. Y. April ls-Harry Thurston
Peck. professor Of ancient languages in
Columbia University for twenty-eight
years. is critically iil al the Ithaca city
Hospital. he is under the care OF spe-
cial physicians and nurses who give little
hope of recovery. although they say the
end may not be near.
Professor PECK came here few nays
ago TO visit friends and was soon after
stricken 10y nervous disease. and his
nerves and mental condition are seriously
impaired. His former wife. who is I'm
New York. is being kept in touch with
tile professors condition by bulletins
every few hours.
About two years ago Professor Peck
was sued by Miss Esther Quinn. stcnos-
rapher. for 10000 for alleged breach Of
promise The suit was dismissed, hut an
other action brought by Miss Quinn is
still pending Professor Peck connec-
ton with Columbia University was sew
cred shortly after the first suit MAS
brought.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
DEATH TO ESCAPE ALIM0NY
Alleged Suicide from Ferryboat
a Ruse, Says Father in Law.

Doubt was cast upon the suicide OF
Emanuel Rubenstein. who was believed
to have killed himself by jumping from
n Pennsylvania ferryboat on February
=. when his father-in-law. Edward NJ.
Kevitt. of No. 1871 Garden street, Passaic,
y. j.. announced Yesterday that he had
seen him i'm sanitarium at Westpori,
Conn. a few days ago. Mr.. kevitt de-
clared that the supposed suicide was
merely a ruse to enable Rubenstein 10 get
out of paying the IS week alimony
which was set by the court when his
wife. Hazel Rubenstein. obtained sepa-
ration from him three years ago.
Rubensteins hat and umbrella were
found on the ferryboat Baltimore on the
night on which he is supposed to have
jumped overheard. There were also sew
eral persons on the boat who said they
saw man jump overheard. Mr.. Kevitt
said II was his belief that Rubenstem
merely threw d dummy or a bundle into
the water and then disguised himself by
abandoning his derby for a cap. He de-
clared that nc could not be mistaken
about the identity OF the man he saw in
Nestport.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19

yisit paid by Chief Inspector Schmitt-
berger t. the Macdougal street precinct
He found four policemen off post. When
he learned that Sergeant Pitts had failed
10 report them charges were preferred
against him and he was fined. Pitts took
the case to the Appellate Division on
writ Of certiorari.
The court said IN its decision I'VE hest
tate To interfere with the discipline OF the
Police Department. but are of opinion
in view OF the concession Of the Deputy
Commissioner that there would not be one
word of suggestion that this sergeant was
not faithfully patroling. and that upon the
record. that the finding that the relator
had been guilty of neglect Of duty IS utter
~ unsupported by any evidence. Such q
rule as is here attempted 10 be invoked
would require a sergeant to be on every
post i'm an extended precinct at every mo-
ment during his tour OF duty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
EYES DECIDE PARENTAGE
Infant Taken Into Jury Room
Before Verdict Is Reached.

By Telegraph 70 The Tribune
Philadelphia. April 1S.-The close study
Of an infants eyes by a jury in Quarter
Sessions Court yesterday decided the
chlld's parentage.
Rosa Hulibrlnka. tie mother Of the
baby. was formerly q maid in the home.
at No. l1l9 North creighton street. Of
eightcen-year-old Meyer Robinwitz. a
student at the Central High school. Her
charge that the student was the father
Of the baby was warmly refuted by the
attorneys representing Roblnwitz.
After the jury had retired they returned
and told Judge AuJenricd that there was
disagreement They then suggested that
they take the infant into the jury room.
When they had done so they returned
and stated that Robinwitz WAS the father.
II was explained that the Jurors were
convinced that the corresponding shade
OF the baby's eyes and those Of tine stu
jent established the mothers contention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
DIDN'T PAY: is ARRESTED
Elk Broker Taken by Sheriff on
Judgment for Actress.

W. Lewis stevens. formerly a stock
broker and now employed by trust com
pany. was arrested yesterday by Deputy
Sheriff Fitzsimmons on judgment for
S2.23f obtained by Mrs. Emma Carus
Overall. an actress.
Stevens is son OF Colonel T.. \.
stevens. Of Castle Point. Hoboken. who
was appointed Road Commissioner Of New
Jersey by Governor Wilson in 1911. His
partner was James W. Henning. The
judgment ran against both members OF
the firm, it being alleged that Mrs. Ever
all gave the money TO the firm for specu-
lation and that II was improperly used.
Stevens said that he was not partner
at the time.
lie gave a bond for double the amount
Of the judgment and was released.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
FOWL BETRAYS FUGITIVE
Growing Rooster Reveals Hid
ing Place of Accused Man.


Rives, Tenn, April 1S.-The growing
Of a rooster revealed the hiding place
of r. J. Turner at the home of his sis
ter early this morning and caused his
arrest by l.. :. Rhind. postoiice IN
spector. on a charge OF using the mails
To defraud
Carly in the night federal officers
tracked their man TO his sisters home.
but were told ne was not there. Close
watch was kept. however. and shortly
after midnight officers heard a commo-
ton in the chicken house. After a
reconnOitre the pursuers had started
away. when the loud crow of rooster
caused them To return.
They found their man STOPPING In one
corner of the COOP. having disturbed
chandelier in his slumbers a moment
before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
FUSION 100" SITTING NAMES
Committee Hears Reports and May
Announce Leaders Next Week.

The committee OF twenty which is
picking a committee of about hundred
10 run the fusion campaign this fall
spent almost -four hours at the Fifth Ave-
nue. Building last night in the discussion
OF names. At the last meeting about
three hundred names were presented for
consideration. A copy Of that list had
been sent 10 each OF the twenty. In the
mean time each borough group had sifted
down the men from their boroughs, and
last night they made a report on each.
man.
II is hoped that by the middle OF next
week the larger committee will be an
nounced One OF the matters discussed
last night was the selection Of chair
man II is conceded that this is the
most important part of the worh, as upon
the head OF the committee viii devolve
most OF the responsibility. No final de-
cision was reached.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
BACK FROM LEV ANT CRUISE
Arthur Curtiss James md Party Gov
cred 10000 Mile. on Trip.

arthur Curtiss James. former commo-
dore OF the New York facht club, who
had been cruising about the Ievant dur
ing the winter on his yacht Aloha, re-
rncd to New York Yesterday on the
Mauritania. accompanied by his VIE and
a party of friends he had been entertain
ing on the cruise. The Aloha. winch
,oecod aoo,it 10000 miles during her win
ter wandering. discharged her owner
and his guests at Cannes France ana
viii come to this port within rev weeks
The party went ashore at inc mouth OF
the Nile. where +. Louis s'au' s"o'
lion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
MOVING DAY FOR THE SAURlANS.

Following winter Indoors t"o a.i-
gator colony IN Central PARK was ii'9.a"ou
yesterday afternoon in the DIE OUTDOOR
pool which was built for them 'ast 'ai'
A small boxlke arrangement was III past
wears able to accommodate the saurians'
but as the colony multiplied II recamc
necessary TO build the cohcielc p's'i
they now occupy. Palms ana shrupoery
give the surroundings tropical aspect.
A fountain plays on an island In the
middle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
Represented the System

AIr. Moss did not allow the jury 20
lose sight or. she fact that Robinson
was acting f5Yhnd as an integral part
OF the system typified by Sweeney.
the man Robinson referred 10 as his
boss" and he explained how the evil
dcnce disclosed that Tancredrs perse-
cution. together with the startling pro-
posal that Tancredi change his small
hotel business into disorderly house,
came only with the arrival of "Swee-
neg and his wardmen" in the district.
lie contended that II there was any
sympathy To be extended in the case
10 was due to Tancredi rather than 90
the policeman who sent him to Black
wells Island for four months. who be-
gan the proceedings To send him away
q second time and who then suggested
10 him that he put i'm five or six girls
and do as the others do. make money
FOR yourself and make money for MS"
Robinson elected to bc the repre-
sentative Of his police boss the OPP
prassor of Tancredi the foreigner. who
saw in the police system the exem-
plncatlon Of what he began to think
must be American ideas of govern
mont." said Mr.. Moss; this graft Dusi-
ness is like "A malignant tumor on the
body polite. IT is unpleasant. but 1t
must be removed
A.. ,f Dahtnunpf.
who summed up for the policeman. be-
gan by endeavoring 10 talk about the
police system" in general without ap-
plicat.on to the case on trial.
In the present state of public senti-
ment.' said kopp. we are trying to do
what is almost humanity mpossi-
bic
Counsel must remember now and for
all time that We are trying this case
only" interrupted Justice Seabury, I'VE
are not taking into consideration the
public mind and the public atmosphere
and present conditions We are trying
this man for certain offence, and only
that may be discussed"
The lawyer based his succeeding
argument largely on the proposition
that Tancredi had actually been con-
Quoting a disorderly house. and that the
whole basis of Tancredi's evidence
against Robinson on the graft accusa-
tions was revenge. Mr.. Kopp also at
tackled the manner in which Nigro. the
waiter. corroborated the date OF Sep
tember 3. 1912. as the day on which the
policeman eXtorted the $40 from Tan
crcd.
Policemen MacCrossen and Greene,
both former members OF Inspector
Sweeney's staff, with Robinson. testified
that they had made the raid on Tan
credits place and that it was on their
evidence that he was convicted and
sent to Blackwell's Island. Both swore
the evidence was true and legal, and
that Tancrcdi had actually been main
tanning disorderly house.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
FOR DIPHTHERIA PREVENTION
German Professor Discovers Method
of PROLONGED Illumination.

WicsbaGcn. Germany April b.-rhe dis
covcry Of method Of prolonged immune
zatiou against Ciphthcrla, consisting of
an Injection of mixture Of diphhtcrltc
toxin and auu-tcXin. was announced 10
DAY hy Professor Emil Won Behring. OF
the University OF Marburg. at the CON
cresy of internal Medicine now IN session
here.
Adequate tests OF the new method IN
the ylimics of Magdcbure and Marburg,
said the professor. has shown that the
treatment WAS harmless and effective
The earlier attempts 10 immlEize by
means OF Behring's original diphtheria
serum were not considered succcssfui. az
me immunity Was very brief
Professor Behrmg Offers To supply elm
les with the new Drophylactic under
rropor guarantees OF observation and reg
iSfrAtloI.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
ROBINSON, FIRST
CRATER, GUILTY
Continued from first page.

welcomed. He had no comment "
make upon his conviction.
His lawyer, Goldzier, said that GER
tiGcate of reasonable doubt Wouid oe
opplied for Immediately and that an
appeal would be taken directly alter
the certificate proceedings. Goidzier
admitted that he did not expect an ac-
ouittal. because he believed public sem
tir,ont was so innamed against the po-
lice that he could not get far trlal Dy
iurv but insisted that he expected to
win on appeal. II was Mr.. Goldzier
claim that the evidence failed to snow
any specific threat by Robinson to Tan
credi even though those who had FOL
lowed the case disagreed with him.
Robinson said he was thlrty-seVeh
wears old. married. born in Claremon''
y. j.. of Irish parents, OF Whom MS
mother wa still living. He said he
was temperate, had never been con-
victed before. aid lived at NO. so 81.
Johns Place, Brooklyn.
Justice Seabury's charge outlined
briefly the essentials to a conviction Tor
cxtorton, laying particular emphasis
on the point that the jurors must be
satisfied that threat which induced
fear was made by Robinson TO Tancredi
before extortion under the meaning OF
the statute could be established.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
HALTS AT TITANIC'S GRAVE
Mauritania Stops While Two
Wreaths Are Cast Upon Waters.

On request of Benno Neuberger. an i'm
porter. the Mauretania was stopped on
Tuesday, that he might throw two
wreaths into the Atlantic in commemora-
ton OF the anniversary OF the Titanic
disaster
Mr.. Ncubcrscr. who was personal
friend Of Henry +. Harris the theatrical
manager who was lost. cast one wreath
upon the waters ia his honor. The other
wreath was for all the Titanic dead and
was dropped In behalf Of the Hebrew In
FAINT Asylum. OF which Mr.. Neuberger Is
president
Practically all passengers on the Maui
retania attended the brief ceremony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
COURT 0VERRULES WALDO
The Appellate Division Orders
Pitts's Fine RENTED.

The Appellate Division overruled COM
missioner Waldo yesterday in flnng Ser
geant Floyd H. Pitts Ave days pay Tor
Falling to report policemen for not prop
erly patrolIng their posts. The court
ordered that the fine be RENTED ana as
missed the charges against Pitts al inc
same time taxing the city $50 for eos@
and disbursements.
The charges against Pitts grew out OF a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
SUFFERS 'POSSUM ROAMS
Neighbors Hunt Three Hours
Before Erastus Is Found. 7

Albany April lS.-The gardener. dozen
Of Governor Suzers neighbors and Patsy.
the Governors Irish terrier enjoyed a
"'possum hunt" near the Peoples House
to-day.
Erastus. the Governors pet opossum.
presented by Daniel Sloan, Of Charlottes-
vile. Va. escaped during the night.
greatly To the chagrln OF Mr.. Sulzer.
After a three-hour hunt the little animal
was found sleeping under pile of lumber
back of one of the greenhouses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
WORKING Remedy in Sight.

Working Remedy IN o'9""
The Institutes serum is by no means
the first prepared for use against pneu-
monia. but all others have failed fof
the reason they did not take into ac-
count the various strains of the pneu-
mococci. With the strains isolated the
remaining steps toward n working rem
eGy are comparatively clear.
The process followed at the institute,
il is understood. is approximately the
same as that used in the preparation OIL
most other serums. a horse is inocu-
lated with one of the strains. mildly at
first. but with gradually increased
doses until he becomes immune. y
preparation of his blood is then injected
into the veins of the patient.
The only difficulty to he solved in the
case OF the new antitOXin IS the deter
mnation Of the particular strain which
has caused the disease in the patient
II has been found that the serum pro-
duced from one strain has no effect
upc any Of the others.
So far the method adopted has been
to inoculate several mice with the
sputum Of the patient to be treated
The mice are then i'm turn given an
injection OF the sera prepared from the
various strains. At the end Of twenty
four hours or less one of the mice will
bc found In a healthy state. while all
the others will have developed symp-
toms Of pneumonia. It only remains to
inocuate the patient with the same
serum a. that used on the we'll mouse.
Argument for VivisectIon.
~ has been stated. this method has
80 FAR proved infallible in the ease Of
only TWO of the strains. according TO
the information obtainable yesterday.
Those familiar with the work OF the in
stitute are confident. however. that il
is only a question Of time before sera
are developed for the other strains.
No one can tell yet. of course. whether
the eight strains found represent all
those into which the pncumococci are
divided The bacilli responsible for
blood poisoning FOR instance, are said
to exhibit twenty varieties and other
bacteria are almost as diversified.
Only patient study and long experiment
tation can succeed i'm isolating the mys-
FERROUS strains. 10 is said. since ~ pres
cnt they are rarely distinguishable
under the microscope.
Among the greatest of the institute. 3
recent medical discoveries is the trans
plantation of living organisms. for
which Dr Carrcl is largely responsible.
M has also succeeded In isolatng the
germ OF iniantile paralysis and in Do
veloping a serum FOR the treatment Of
cerebro-spinal meningitis. both OF
which diseases have ballled the profes-
sion since time immcmoriaL None OF
these great human benefits would have
come 10 the surface 10 is pointed out
II the scntimcntalists who rail against
vlyisection had had their way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
STEFANSSON TO SAIL TO-DAY.

London. April 1s-Vilhialmar Stcfans-
son. the Arctic explorer. sails tomorrow
from Southampton for New York. where
he will spend three weeks before starting
under the auspices Of the Canadian gov
eminent on his four-year expedition TO
the Arctic in search Of new continent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-19
Principals Shake Hands.

The luncheon was held at the New
Willard, and Of the dozen invited,
guests. including the Vice President.
Secretary Bryan and Assistant Score.
I tary Osborn were the last 10 appear.
The Secretary OF State shook hands
with the guests and finally reached the
Speaker. After a momentary but en-
barrassing pause the two shook hands
and passed the time OF day. Mr.. Ben.
nett. as host. suggested the waiting
luncheon and there were no further
ceremonies.
At the table Vice President Marshall
and Secretary Bryan were seated on
the hosts right Speaker Clark sat On
the left. Others at the board were
Secretary Lane. Senator'S Kern and
O'Gorman, Representative Crisp. As
sistant Secretary Malone, Thomas F..
Logan and l.. l.. James.
Two hours were devoted 10 food and
story telling, and the gathering broke
up without any private confab between
the two central figures.
Friends of the Speaker say a meeting
between him and Bryan had TO come
sooner or later, and qualification is ex-
pressed that the way has been paved
whereby the two officials may attend
the state dinners at the White House
and elsewhere without the prospect Of
a scene or wordy war.
An interesting story is behind the ef-
forts of Mr.. Bell Ia bring the political
adversaries together. The California
peacemaker came to Washington d
week ago on another mission. Since
the Baltimore convention Mr.. Bell and
Mr. Bryan. heretofore stanch political
friends, have been at odds Mr.. Bell
heard that the peerless leader had
circulated reports that Bell had allied
himself with the reactionaries AT Bait.
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