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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-31
CHARGES CORONERS'
OFFICE Is CORRUPT
Commissioner Wallstcin Says
Insurance Companies Paid
TO Hide Facts.
MALPRACTICE CONCEALED
Investigation shows Officials
Protected Physicians
From the Law.

carmIsSioncr ~ Accounts Wallsteiu.
20 the Coroner's office at the direction of
mo Mayor. charged yesterday that cer-
min Coroners are connected with insur-
,pco companies and are instrumental In
,uncealing the criminal practices " some
"hvsicians from the attention OF the Dis
tiict Attorney.
The investigation has been under way
fpr several weeks. during witch time
the records Of all the city departments
,ppertaining to the Coroners' office have
been combed for facts bearing on the sus-
pected graft
Mr. Wallstein charges that the judgment
~ the Coroner IN Investigations following
deaths by accidental or natural causes
has been influenced BY the agents OF in
surance companies upon payment to the
Coroner of monetary consideration II
H. alleged that iu this way hundreds of
rclatives ~ deceased persons have been
victlmized and that the insurance COM
panies have saved thousands % dollars
bv the non-paymcnt OF just claims.
The investigation has revealed also
that physicians who performed criminal
operations that resulted fatally were
enabled TO escape publicity and possible
imprisonment with the assistance of the
Coroner. who closed the case upon ex parte
arfidavits which he took from witnesses
without subjecting them to cross-ex-
animation or reporting the case to the
District Attorneys office.
4 am informed. said Commissioner
Wallstein that Insurance companies or
their representatives were told that GER
iain functions within the Jurisdiction of
the Coroners office would be performed
only for consideration. have ad-
dressed at least ore insurance company
with reference to two such cases. but I'm
eply the insurance company's examiner
wrote that after careful consideration
~ the matter the company did not deem
90 advisable to investigate.
This attitude on the part Of the In
~iir..ncc companies ] believe to be mis-
AIKEN one, and II must be obvious that
the progress of the investigation would be
considerably expedited If persons or cor
pvrationS IN possession of this material
would b. hiss reluctant TO state what lies
Within their knowledge.
"a, may bc necessary. II the Insurance
,ompdnics continue to be 30 reluctant.
20 apply 10 the superintendent OF nSur-
nee for such aid az he may b. prepared
% give with a Wow To enlistlng the in
surance companies cooperation
The point OF contact between the in
uranct companies aud the CorOners Or
Ice would b In cases where there was Il
question AS to whether the death was
occidental and in cases where there was
doubt as to whether the death was due TO
suicide or 10 natural causes. The for
wer question would apply in cases where
q J.dent insurance policies were involved.
and the latter case would arise in con-
acction with that provision Of certain
uulici- which nullifes the policy In case
= suicide and that provision IN most
policies which permits OF contest on the
ground Of suicide n the death occurs
within one year after the issuance OF the
roicy"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-31
ACCUSES M. A. ROFRANO
OF WITHHOLDING MONEY
Client Says Deputy Street Clean.
ing Commissioner, "Rp-
former" Kept S215.

Papers fled Yesterday in the Supreme
Court disclose that affidavits accusing
Michael A. Rofrano. a lawyer. who was
appointed Deputy Street Cleaning Com
missioner by Mayor Mitchell because Of his
record a reforTner in Tom Foley's dis
trict. have been submitted to the grew
snce committee of the Bar Association
with n plea that the association take ac-
ton
The proceeding was brought by
Giuseppe Lotto TO compel Rofrano TO turn
over to him about s215 he is accused of
withholding. The case will be heard on
August T.
Lotto says that IN April. 1912. ne wn=
injured by taxi OF the Connecticut Cab
Company and that a few days later Ro-
frauos brother James asked him to give
Rofrano the case
Lotto says he agreed to retain Rofrano
on condition that they would share equally
the money received from the cab company
and that Rofrano would pay the expenses
out Of his half. This proposal was nc
cepted Lotto says. a suit was brough;
In the City Court and a Judgment fol
SAs- ~ Nh- fltAtifhs " hADi' N.H' i"'e ~
Rofrano by the cab company. The ciont
says James Rofrano brougm him oheoA
for s34i. which ne refused.
He saw the Depaty street Cleaning
Commissioner and Rofrano told him about
various expenditures which had reduced
tn" clients share Of the Judgment.
You have to bother about the expendi-
lures" Lotto told Rofrano. 81 don't
have anything TO do with them"
Lotto says Rofrano then promised Ia
send the money due him to his house
but failed to do 90. After several inter
views Rofrano gave him a total of 500.
Lotto said that Rofrano refused to lie:
him SEQ the cab company's check.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-31
COMMISSIONER WOODSS TEN BLOCK TRAFFIC
SYSTEM A SUCCESS AFTER THOROUGH TEST
Pedestrians Not Impedcd and
Vehicles Go Half Mile
without stop.

remarked. and then YOU will see this
method operate perfectly. There's new
Night recently perfected by the Edisons
which we want to use TO give the traffic
signals II Is az visible by day as by
night-neutralizes daylight. in fact---aDd
II just the thing for our purpose.
Then we shall be able to move traffic
on Fifth avenue In ten block units all
the way from Fourteenth street TO FIJI
ty-nintb street"
The only question that arose was con
corning left hand turns. Take for ex-
ample man IN East Forty fourth street
who wanted to go south on Fifth avenue.
Til" scheme. rs tried yesterday. pro-
viaed that such q one should wait until
East FOrty-fourth street was unlocked
and then cross the avenue proceed part
way along West forty-fourth street,
turn around In the middle of the block
and. coming east on West Forty-fourth
street to the F.fth avenue corner. slip
into the avenue and head south.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-31

4 timer. watch in hand. stood below him.
and Inspector Schmittbcrger kept rec
ord Of the check and how on avenue and
cross streets The block system was first
operated between Furty-scCond and For
ty-siNth streets.
Forty-second. Forty third, Forty-fourth
and Forty-nfth streets were stopped to-
gether and opened together vehicle
stopped at Forty second street for half
a minute. was released and sped to For
ty-sixrh street without a halt While II
went north the four cross streets waited
a minute
Thir proved so simple and easy that
Inspector Schmttberger determined to
Increase the nonstop run on the avenue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-31
Bsti Move Made for oir,v,

AbBANy, July 5o.-Districs At,o--.-
Harold Alexander was served to-day v IN
an order to show cause why Ma'cc,r.
CLIFFORD. Jr.. awaiting "A second trial a..
the murder of Frank J Clute. should r,,
be released on ball The order ia -,
turnable before Justice whitmye-
Schenectady on Saturday. Couns., "a,
Clifford declares that tho condition %. ~,
clients health makes his release on hail
Imperative. The District Attorney viii
oppose the application
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-31

haHds considered IHc drlNcr would
turn always Ia the right and To run
around the block would only u.s. up an
extra minute. The only question was
whether drivers could be broken in to
such "A method
The old way OF crossing Fifth avenue
from the side street in order to proceed
up or down on the avenue was tried oc-
casiouallN yesterday and seemed to work
fairly we'll A least the turn was no
more awkward than In the past
There will Doc further experiments with
the ten block system to-day at the same
point Oh Fifth avenue, he ginuing about
half past o'clock with Inspector Schmitt-
berger in charge.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-31

Cross streets were locked up siN at a
time then eight together and still the
system worked Ike u charm.
So Schmittberger extended the opera
ton up to Flfty-scond street. which was
as far as Inspector Myers's flag could
easily be seen. And still Forty second
street. east and west. cleared with re-
markable celebrity; while The half mile
run on Fifth avenue with a two minute
hOldup OF east and west trafric failed
to longest the cross streets, the only con-
tingency that had been feared.
Inspector SchmittbergeT was enthu-
siastic at the working of the system.
Wait until We get real signals IN
place of this rugged up senephore." he
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-31

Patrolman Edward T., Smith OF the
Lawrence avenue station. Brooklyn. who
has disapp AIRED twice within the last few
months, was dismissed yesterday from the
Police Department Smith was tried be-
fore Deputy Commissioner and found
guilty OF being absent from home with
out permission when on sick report His
mind 10 believed affected,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-31
New Method Suggested.

Inspector Schniittberger thought this all
right. : ". TAYLOR of Rider aud Drtref,
a traffic expert who watched yesterdays
test. believed that this method would clog
the cross streets.
one alternative suggested was tn"
elimination of all left hand turns. This
were ordered the man In Fast Forty
fourth street would cross the avenue. 80
west on Forty-fourth street, turn north oil
sixth avenue, turn east on West Forty
hfth street and then turn south on Firth
ue for his trip downtown
such movement would he perfect. all
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-31

WASHINGTON. July SOTO escape the
impending wars and rumors OF wars the
Secretary OF State to-day took refuge in
Virginia, where 1t Is understood Chautau-
qua throngs will listen to an address on
"The Prince OF Peace" o. some kindred
topic
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-31

ToRoNTo, July a0,-The stock exchange
here and AT Montreal will remain closed
until TUESDAY. II was announced from
Montreal tonight that several Of the lead
NJ Canadian banks are preps ring to get
IN behind the stock market when II re-
opens, with a. view 10 protecting some
u tho issues
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-31
Plan Suggested by "Thc Sun"
IL Tried on Fifth Avenue
Near Forty-sccOnd street.

Police Comm ss,oner Arthur Woods
tried moving Fifth avenue traffic four
blocks at time yesterday afternoon and
the plan worked so well that within
halI an hour vehicles were travelling
ten blocks without stopping
Inc idea was presented to the Police
commissioner last week by TAG SUN II
developed that Mr.. Woods had been figur-
nag on precisely the same arrangement
So Yesterday CiSef Inspector Schmltt-
berger. Traffic Inspector Thomas Myers
and several other inspectors went 70
Fitth avenue ana Forty-sccord street to
gr" the method u thorough test
With nothing but an lmprovisnd soma
phorc and without any public notice that
the experiment was to be made, the
undertaking was 40 successful. that
ulotnriSts Oh the avenue were sent along
without stopping Tor half mile and then
were halted for only nrty seconds
The heavy east and west traffic, on
Forty second street took only that flftY
seconds 10 cross the avenu" Even with
the slow Fifth avenue omnibuses 70 re-
tnTd III" north and south stream Il took
only two minutes for the avenue vehicles
to traverse ten blocks without stopping.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-31
Pedestrian. Not Impedcd.

The system seemed not To impede pe-
destrlans AZ all They wove in and ont
of the north and south traffic without
danger In addition 10 having clear pas
sage on signal.
Inspector Myers with two hsgs. stood
on ladder winch leaned against "A
lamppust IN the middle ~ the avenue az
Forty fourth street on "A little safety isle.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-31

70 Nhbbhu StrNet,
100 broadway, corner Sth street.
SAT broadway, near Isth street,
1SA0 Broadway, corner seth street.
it06 Broadway tTimes Squnrel.
88l Third Avenue.
l4b2 Third Avenue.
23O2 Third Avenue, corner l2Oth Stree,
2770 Third Ave-. bet. 146th q 1t7th ST.
3lB Eighth Avenue.
663 Eighth Avenue.
$50 West lS6th atSo04
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
LATE TELEGRAPH.

Seattle, May 23-The grand jury today took a recess until June 7th, when they will again take up the alleged fish combine.
 Philadelphia, May 28-John Wan namaker announced today that dur ing July and August his stores will bo closed all day on Saturday.
 Glasgow, May 28-suffragettes to- day made an unsuccessful attempt to dynamite the city water aqueduct, forty five miles distant from here.
 Washington, May 23-An adverse decision was reached this afternoon by the cabinet In discussing the question of forcing the Colorado mine operators to arbitrate.
 Washington, D. C., May 28-The senate today confirmed Sweeney as assistant secretary of the interior.
 The senate leaders are certain that the tolls measure will be vot- ed upon next Thursday,
 Halifax, N. S., May 23-The find ing Of three cOrpses and fragments Jf wreckage gives color to the be- lief that Q new lightship, the best eyer constructed, enroute here from Scotland. had foundered with all on board.
 New York, May 23-FOrmer Po- lice Lieut.. Becker was yesterday for the second time, found guilty Of being guilty as an accessory to the murder of Herman Rosenthal, the gambler. He will be re-sentenced or the 29th of this month.
 Vera Cruz, May 23-Rebel sol diers are landing at Punto Delgade today, where a body of federals are located.
 U. S. Consul silIiman today started for this place from Mexico City,
 Louisville, Ky, May 23-The Douglas Park race meeting began here today and will continue for thirteen days. Many of the best horses of the east have been stabled here for some days. still others ar rived last night and today from Churchill Downs where the meeting closed yesterday,
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
E
 TOURING ALASKA

Collector of '. g. Customs Jack Pugh went over yesterday morning on the train to Bennett. where he had an appointment to meet Assis- ant Sup. Gordon of the river Ui- vision of the W. p. & Y. R, and discuss with him certain phases of the United States and Canadian mail service systems in Alaska and the Yukon.
 Mr. Pugb Thursday afternoon roi Che Daily Alaskan a friendly call during which he said that his vts- f to Skagway had no significance other than a desire on his part to keep in close touch with the dirrer- eut sections oyer which he has jurisdiction.
 He said that the entire customs service of the territory is in an eminently satisfactory condition and running as smoothly as it is possi- ble for it to do.
 Before coming to Skagway Nr. Fugh took a trip to the Westward and also went down to the vicinity os Ketcbikan. He reports the whole country in a most prosperous shape | especially in the direction of the mining and fishing industries.
 He spoke particularly of the cop- 1 per and other quartz properties around Ketchikau and Prince of | Wales island and also of the bright
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23

prospects in Prince William sound and the interior country tributary to Cordoya, Seward and Valdez.
 The fishing business, for this time of the year, he said, is hold ing its own, but of course the bulk of it will be in September and Oc- tober when the shipments of canned salmon start. There arc two new cannerias being put in near KeJchi- kan, but about 70 per cent of the commercial output of salmon in AL aska is from Bristol Bay canneries.
 1Ir. Pugb came back to Skagway last evening, and will leave for Ju- ueau on the frs. boat sailing for that point. Later in the season he will return to skagway, cnroute to lower Yukon river points, and come out via. Nome, St. Michael and the Boring Sea to Seattle.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
MEETING CALLED EVENING

On Monday night, at o'clock at the town hall, the Commercial club will meet for the purpose of reorganization, the election of of uoers. the appointment of commit toes. and for such other matters of business as may come before 1t,
 The call is not made to club members exclusively, but 1t is earnestly requested that all busi- ness meu. and others interested in the welfare of Skagway, be present.
 The Uow-S:0O o'clock p. m.
 Tho Dag-3Ionday, May 25, 1914.
 The PIace-The skagway Town Hall.
 The Purpose-To Boost for skag- way.
 Signed, HOWARD ASHLEY, Pres, t1eut.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23

pauy from Juneau to Whitehorse and return for the celebration of the anniversary of the King of Eng lands birthday at that place on May SOyh. If the plans succeed the Geor- gia will leave Juneau with the eN- cursionfsts on Friday, May 29. The excursionists will return from SkaE- way on the JeGftson June lst
 If the excursion is arranged the round trip fare from Juneau 10 WAitehOrse and return will be Sll. - Juneau Empire
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
TIGERS WILL PLAY
 SIIAGWAY MAY St,

The C. ". Young cOmpany's IT. gers have received an invitation to stop at SEagway on their return from Whitehorso celebration and play a game of baseball with the SEagway Athletic Club team, on Sunday May 31, Manager c, W, Carter this morning stated that they would accept the Invitation Juneau Empire
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
.II.T5T.04 D
 VISIT 58a5UAI

I.a Commercial e... O. aEagTay todd. za.. r.e .aaa"ag to Presl- ae.g H F.. -.-z-ala. 0. the Paci- Gc-A.as.a Ear....aa ca, who is touring Alaska -... a large dcIega- uoa of wealthy lazt.e.a meu oa his quests, on board the Admiral Sampson.
 E. F. Al-za..er >oraova, r'e citizens of sEaeway extend co.diaI invitation to yourself and guests To visit us.
 COMMERCIAL CLUE
 Ryp.y WAS received early this afternoon from .He operator at cordgva saying that the boat had .Icsl there shortly before or its way to Seward. ana that the message had been forwarded and would be delivered on the arrival of the boat tuer- a. @aaa. o'clock this after u0ol
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
WIFE IF BISHOP
 30.5 OEAO

Seattle, May 2a-TAo wife of Bishop Rowe. Of Alaska, died here yes -erGay ar.or an illness of eigh- teen months. In conformity with her ol. repeated request that she be buried al S..Ea, Bishop Rowe will leave here for that place ou sunday morning with her re- ma.us
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23

Ithaca, x. '. N.g -@-Cowell to- day was picked to win oyer Yale and P4u,eJou Princeton in the triangular e.gh. cared varsity race ou Lakc Cayu.a. Princeton was sec gul iu the betting
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
ARRANGING EXCURSION
 TO WHTTEHORSE MAY 20

President ". E. Noweu of the Ju- ..u Steamship company is trying .. arrange with the postal auJhorit- -s for a oua day delay in the mall -rvtoa. and il successful an eX- carson will ne given by the com
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
FIRES
 IN WASHINGTON

Olympia, May 23-Forest fires are reported in all directions from here
 Bc,ilagham, May 23-There is a bca~y fall of ashes here today and the weather is sweltering ueI the heat of the forest fires.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
LAKE LEBARGE
 IS IMPA55.BLE

From reliable information furn- fshed the Daily Alaskan this morn Ing we are sate. in making the statement that travel over Lake LeEwge. owing to the unsafe condi- toa of the ice, is 8 thing of the past for rLls season.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
PRODUCE
 THEIR BOOKS

Seattle, May 22-The Booth Flsa- cries Co. was today ordered 10 pro duce all its book-stand records be- fore the federal grand jury. which is investigating the alleged hallJat trust.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
ID BE MARRIED
 IN MADRID

Madrid, May 22-Kermit ROose- welt arrived here today where he will remain until his marriage next month to Ambassador Willard s daughter.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
WILL SEND A REPRESENTATIVE

Washington, D. C., May 22-It is reported here that the Constitution alists are preparing to send a rep resentative to Niagara to confer with the mediators.
 The med!ators are undecided yet whether to receive the Constitu- tiouqlist's delegate or not.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
SESSIONS
 NEXT WEEK

Washington, D. C., May 22-Nigll sessions in the senate will be started next week in order 10 hur- ry up business looking to an early adjournment.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
PR0GRESS.YES
 IN CONFERENCE

Oyster Bay, May 22-Various pro- gressiyo leaders, including Ttr.au. and George Perkins, are in con- ference here today with Colonel Roosevelt.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
FOREST FIRES
 N WASHINGTON

Sea--le May 22-Tweuty four forest fires. none of which are under co.rol were today reported from various parts of Western Wasatr-rgu
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
YESUVIUS E
 AGA.N bGT.V:

Naples. May 22-Tho activity tu Vesuvius IS augmeutiug daily and Is in consequence causing much anE- ieIy.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
]. 5. CONSUL
 SULLIVAN SAFE

Mexico City. May 22-united States Consul StI.maD, whose where .gou-s u short time ago caused great deal ot anxiety, arrived here .ow -......o today.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
iT-IN IS COMPLETELY
 WIPED 0JT BY FIRE

At 7:3O o'clock this morning fire broke out in the Pullman store at Atlir, and with a strong south wind blowing, the entire business section of the town was wiped out in three hours. The Dominion telegraph office having burn ed details of cOnflagration are meagre, but the flash wire recieved stated that was burned but the Royal hotel and the government office building.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-05-23
ANNOUNCES HIS
 CANDIDACY

-.. May -2-Joe Cannon to- .aua..L his candidacy for .--.ess.gaal nomination on ...u...e-. ticket.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-05
$500 Corsets
Tomorrow $3.50

Some of them are Of brocade silk
and all are from prominent makers,
including Redfern, Rengo Belt and
American Lady: $500 is the actual
value--and tomorrow you need pay
only ...................... $3.50
$l.O0 and $1.5O American Lady
$500 and $3.50 American Lady
corsets -. $1.5O
$500 embroidered brassieres,
$1.35
100 embroidered brassieres, 69c
Dives, Pomeroy G. Stewart.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-05
All Broken Cards of Fancy Dress
Buttons in the Sale at Sc and 1Oc
25c to $LOO Values
This all broken
ofered
NOTIONS IN TIE SALE
NOTIONS IN TIE SALE

Nickel safety pins
Small size, dozen .................. 1c
Medium size, dozen, for ..............5c SC
Rustproof hooks and eyes, black or white, &c;
8 for SC; Dox ............. &c
Rustproof dress fasteners; sc value, for sc;
box, IL cards ............... zoe
45-yard spools darning cotton, black. tan and
white, 1c, dozen ..................... lie
Howard's mendng cotton in colors &c value,
2 for ...... ................... SC
and white, 200 yards, spools for ..... .10c
Egg stocking darners ............... Sc
10c imported hair nets, for ......... 1Oc
&c imported hair nets. for r........... SC
15c complete needle books ........... 1Oc
500 yards basting cotton. n...............3c Sc
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-02-05
MEMS SHOES

MEMS SHOES
Mill and Factory
Sale Price
Mems $500 Patent Colt, Gun Metal
Calf and Box Calf Shoes, button and
lace styles in the lot, all have Good
Mems $500 Tan and Black Storm
Calf Shoes, made I'm full toe lasts.
with two heavy Goodyear welted sOles,
all sizes I'm the lot .$2.49
Mems $500 and $3.50 Gun Metal Calf
and Black Kid Skin Shoes, made on
high toe lasts with heavy stitched
Mems $500 Gun Metal Calf, Tan
Russia Calf and Patent Colt Skin, but
ton and lace Shoes, made on high toe
lasts with hand-sewed oak leather
soles .$2.SO
BOYS SHOES
Boys $3.50 Gun Metal Calf and Tan
Calf Button Shoes, made on full high
toe lasts with welted and stitched
soles, sizes 1 to 5h ..........,. $1.90
Boys $500 Box Calf and Black Kid
Skin Lace Shoes. made on medium
full toe lasts with heavy stitched soles,
sizes ~ to 5a ...............$ .$1.35