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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
MAGISTRATES IGNORE MAYOR.
Pat Aside His Suggestion That Only
Lawyers he Made Chief Clerks.

The Board OF City Magistrates OF the
Second district, composed of Kings and
Queens counties. have ignored the sug-
gestion of Mayor Mitchell that only law
yers lie appointed as chief clerks of the
Magistrates courts and the nine chief
clerks In that district whose offices be-
came vacant on the first of the year
were reap,pointed yesterday.
Chief Magistrate Otto kempler called
the meeting to order In his office at a.
Court street. Brooklyn. The committee
on appointments reported that II would
be advisable to have vacancies filed by II
system of promotions and 10 have all the
clerks In the classified service. The re-
port concluded with the recommendation
that the nine chief clerks be reappointed.
Magistrate Hyian nominated Lawrence
j. Carol as chief clerk In the place of
John c. McKeon. Carroll got only one
vote.
While the meeting was in progress a
telephone message was received from the
Office of Mayor Mitchell asking that 1t be
Adjourned and Magistrate Reynolds moved
that tho filling of vacancies be put over
for week Tho voting resulted In q
tie, Z To I, Then Magistrate Mcclure
who had not voted. asked to be recorded
as opposed to adjournment The NOM
nations were then confirmed.
Paul A. Domelly. clerk OF the Domestic
Relations Court, Is the only lawyer among
| the nine chief clerks.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
NEGRO SHOOTS 2 WHITE
WOMEN; KILLS HIMSELF
Attack Caused by Common Law
Wifc's Refusal to Return
to EX-COnyict.

Warren Nelson. negro, 20 years old,
Of 70 West 1920 street shot his former
common law wife, "A white woman, and
her sister Yesterday evening because the
wifi. would not return 10 live with him
again Then the negro shot and killed
himself. The women are In New York
Hospital.
Nelson. Il light colorec. we'll dressed
negro. lived with Louise Hack until the
summer OF 1908. when Judge Muiqueen
sent him 10 sing Sing for ten years. Bee
fore that ne had been sentenced twice as
a common gambler. lie had the reputa-
,,on OF being the champion diceman OF
Hetrs Kitchen"
The woman after Nelson was convicted
tried TO live down her FORMER life. she
got Job and two years ago married
Frederick Oldershaw. who Is said TO be a
decent mechanic. They lived together
for a year. Then in January 1913. Older
shaw heard about Nelson and left the
woman
she went to live with her uncle, Henry
Hack. at l2i West Thirty-siNth street
With them lived Mrs, Hack, Mrs. Eliza
beth Koenig. II years old, Mrs. Older
shaw's sister. and Mrs. koenig's two
small children.
Nelson got out Of Sing Sing last De-
cemb,r He began TO search for Mrs
Oldershaw and found her about three
weeks ago. He asked her 70 return tc
him. When she refused he threatened
her. lie has been visiting the huusJ
every day since then TO get her back.
lie called yesterday afternoon ut
o'clock and spent the AFTERNOON urg.ns
her TO return. Just before o'clOch
he drew revolver.
Here's your iuish'' he said,
Mrs. Koenig was In the room. lie iir'd
four times al Mrs Oldershaw. one bul,e
entered her breast near her heart one
hit the wall. one struck Mrs Koeng IN
the arm and the other glanced OH thu
side of Mrs. Koenig's head. Nelson sho'
himself IN the right temple with the las
bullet In his revolver, killing himself in
atautlV.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
WHIPPED IN HOME, SHE SAYS.
Men Held Her, She Tells New Jsrs~ y
Investigators.

TRENTON, n. j.. Feb. a7.--An affidavit
Of Amelia ID. Rumlis Of SO Germania ave-
nue.. North Hudson, formerly an inmate
OF the state Home for Girls. was pre-
scented to Gov. FEEDERS investigating COM
mittec to-day. setting forth that while at
the home she had been held by II carpen-
ter and farm hand. while Mrs. Eliza
beth V. II. Mansell, superintendent OF the
institution. beat her with "A strap until
she was unable " walk to her room with
out, assistance.
Amelia. VINO is now more than is years
old, was committed to the home In De-
cembcr, 1911, by Judge Carr.
Mrs Mansell denied the charges.
Notwithstanding the fact that between
l20 and 100 girls are housed In the main
building at the home. which has been pro-
nounced fire trap, the inatron OF the
building testified that until recently no
fire drills had been conducted there. In
other buildings there never had been fire
tills.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
MOB TRIES TO LYNCH SLASHER
Negro Attacks Man with Rs.or
when Asked for Match.

Eighteen policemen were needed ycster-
day afternoon TO save John Williams y
nearo, from u Bath Beach mob after he
had slashed Patrick Burke, 50 years old
OF 50 Bag Nineteenth street because
Burke stopped him t. ask for match.
Burke was ON his way 10 see his wife
who Is seriously Ill 1T the Coney Island
Hospital. At Benson avenue and Bay
Twtnty-iifth street he met Williams. who
lives at ZOOS E!ghty-sixth street. When
he asked the negro for a match Williams
pulled out a razor and. sashed him When
Burke fell Williams bent over him, anl
cas- II crazed continued 10 cut Tired al
last he ran home,
know her husband Is injured. When she
inquired anNously why he did not come
he was In the next ward but they were
| afraid TO tell her for fear It would xii
her.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
PRICE FIXING PLAN FOR
TRADE MARK ARTICLES
Bill Authorizing an Old system
Introduced in House by
n Democrat.

WAsHiNuToN. Feb. 21.--A bill desigii-d
to permit manufacturers aud retail dealers
to fix prices on trade marked or special
brand articles. approved by officers Of
the Fair Trade League, has been intro
duced In the House of Representatives by
Representative Stevens Of New Hamp-
shire. a Dcmecrat.
Tie measure liz intended u permit the
resumption OF a trade practice that was
in v'0ue In the United States until court
decisions were handed down holding that
such contracts were In restraint of trade
and therefore in violation OF the sherman
ANTITRUST law.
The Stevens hill was referred to the
Committee on Interstate and Foreign
Commerce. which will hold hearings on II
later In the session for the benefit OF
officers of the Fair Trade League and
others interested.
The bill permits the sale OF articles
manufactured with trade marks or special
brands under contracts prescribing the
uniform prices at which such articles shall
be sold. However. uniform price liking.
rs Indicated, is subjected to conditions
which are named In the bill.
I, is provided that trade marked or
special brand articles may be sold At
uniform prices In cases where such COM
mosiitics nr. not controlled by IA monopoly.
1t Is also provided that manufacturers
who take advantage OF the law shall afflx
to each articl. or the package containing
It the price prescribed by the vender at
the time OF delivery.
The bill further provides that dealers
operating under the proposed price fixing
law shall Tile in the bureau OF corpora
tons "a statement setting forth a trade
mark or special brand article owned or
claimed and the price fixed on II ana pay
at the same time q registration fee of
$40
Dealers may depart from the uniform
prices named in their schedules IN case
they are closing out business ar II the
goods become damaged. but before mark
Ing down prices they are required TO offer
the commodities for sale TO the person
from whom they were purchased.
formidable movcmant has been
started among these men with view of
inducing Congress to modify the Sherman
law as II has been interpreted by the
courts. so as to authorize price fixing by
contract on patented. trade marked and
special brand articles. This sentiment Is
reflected In bills such as that offered by
Mr.. stevens and another presented earlier
in the week by Representative Metz OF
New York.
The subject has been discussed az pub
lie hearings before the House committees
having the Administration antitrust bills
under consideration. Republican and
Democratic members have indicated that
they are opposed TO a general price fixing
law. although opposition has been voiced
SPECIFICALLY against the principle emu
merated in the Stevens bill
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GANG MAKES WOMAN CAPTIVE.
Tive Arrest~d After she Tells story
To Police.

As Mrs. Bertha Reich, Fl years old. OF
73s sixth street, was passing 532 sixth
street, near Avenue Is. AT $50 o'clock last
night man grabbed her from behind, she
saws, stuffed handkerchief into her
mouth dragged her into the house and
ca rifed her up flight OF stairs to a
room. where he and three other men NAL
treated her.
After the young woman escaped from
the house she told her story to Policeman
croughsn. who climbed the stairs Of No,
bS2 with her. Tn the room were two men.
who were arrested after Mrs. Reich had
Identified them They described them
selves as Harry Chaser. 20 years old. a
driver, and Morris Abner. 30 years old, an
,phoistsrer, both of that address.
Mrs. Reich became hysterlcal at the
Fifth street station. She has husband
In Germany. Up to Thursday. she said
she had been employed us domestic
by David Kcssler. an actor, ut ~ Living
ston street, Brooklyn.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
ORDER OF PUBLICITY
HALTS KOEHLER TRIAL
Hidden Force. Fighting spot
light, Gets POstpOncment by
Appeal Of GarrisOn's Order.

NEW LONDON. Conn. Feb. 27.-The
court-martial OF Major Benjamin NJ Koch
Ter has been thrown into CONFUSION and
the scandal so far attending IL has been
heightened by the departure for the
Philippines OF MaJor-Gen. Thomas II
Barry. commanding the Department OF the
East
Gen. Barry, who ordered "a secret court
martial. had left Governors Island only
few hours, II IL said here, when an order
came from Secretary OF War Garrison de-
clarng the Kochler trial open to the
public.
The order had hardly reached Fort
Terry. Oh Plum Island. where the trial
has started when an appeal from II was
tclegraphed back TO Washington. Col
Henry Kirby president OF the military
court, would not say whether or not hs
was the one who appealed against pub
Lefty ia the case.
Some one opposed to such publicity Their
secured n postponemcn, OF the trial. Nc
session was held to-day. and IL In uncer.
tain when the court will rcconvene
Lieut.. Col. Dclamcre Skerrstt. commands
ins For, Hamilton. Brooklyn. took trair
for New York from New London that
night. and declined to say why he was
leaving. From the fort comes the story
that Major Koehler challenged him as q
member OF the court. as a defendant in q
civil court may challenge . Juror.
The intention to transfer the men o
Fort Terry Is attributed % Il desire e
clean out the fort and end Immoral con
ditons said long TO have existed there
n was because OF conditions OF life al
the fort that the trouble concerning Major
koehler arose. II has been expected al
-.
be but the frs; disclosure in a wdesgrea,
scsudal
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CORPORATION LICENSE BILL.
Nelson Would Put Them Under Sec.
rotary of Com merce.

WARRINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Knute
Nelson. author of the law creating the
Department OF Commence. introduced a
bill in the Senate to-day requiring all cor
porations engaged IN interstate commerce
which are not now subject to regulation
by the Interstate Commerce Commission
10 get license from the Secretary Of
Commerce.
The bill proposes to give to the Secre
tary of Commerce complete control over
corporations. not common carriers, that
engage in interstate commerce. 1t re-
Quires every corporation now engaged in
such commerce 10 make written nDpliCa-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
ATTACKS MELLENS ARREST.
It's Legality Questioned ~ OPentns
Of Hts Trial.

BrIpoEPoRT, Conn, Feb. 27.-Homer 8.
Cummings Of Stamford. counsel for Charles
$. Mellen. ex-president of the New Haven
r4iiroad. attacked the jurisdiction OF the
court to-day at the opening OF the trial Of
Mr.. Mellen on the charge OF granddaughter
a. the result OF the wreck OF the SPRING
leld express at Westport in October. 1919.
In appearing for Mr.. Melien Mr.. Cum
mings was assisted BY L. J. Nickerson
OF Cornwall. W. r. Boardman and g. D.,
Bowers of Bridgeport. states Attor-
Loy Judson was unassisted In the
case. The court room was crowded.
The argument began with the reading
Of tho plea, which took exception to
The arrest OF Mr.. Mellen on bench war
rant issued by Judge Greene on
May /, 1919. The principal objection
was raised upon Article !. section =. OF
the Constitution Of Connecticut. That
section of the state Constitution reads
The people shall be secure In their
persons, houses. papers ana possessions
from unreasonable searches or seisure ana
no warrant to search any place or TO seize
any person or thing shall Issue without
describing them AS nearly as may be. nor
without probable cause supported by
oath"
Mr.. Cummings said that Mr.. Mellen WAS
chsrg6d with granddaughter In the killing
Of person In the wreck ct Westport and
the question arose whether or not Mr..
Siellen had been legally arrested.
Mr.. Cummings then referred 70 the
wreck and the deaths In II. the inquiry
by Coroner Phslsn, the arrest Of certain
officials. the postponement OF their trials
and finally the noils OF the complaints
except one against Mr.. Nellan,
Stste's Attorney hudson characterized
the assertions Of Mr.. Cummings a. false
and an insult u Judge 0rssns.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
4 ISLAND GRAFT INDICTMENTS.
May Grand Jury Hills Charge Per
jury and Conspiracy.

The May Grand Jury. OF which Ezekiel
c. NJ. Rand Is foreman. which has heard
much evidence concerning graft on Black
wells Island. yesterday ordered three In
dictments for perjury and one for con-
spiracy. They will report next Wednesday
TO Justice Seabury when the indictments
will be handed up.
Many witnesses were called to prove
that the materials used In the manufac-
turing departments OF the island were
bought at double the market price. In
tn. brush and broom departments particu-
larly was this shown to be true.
Warden Hayes Of the penitentiary was
a witness before the Grand jury several
times and several manufacturers OF sup
plies were also heard. They all waived
immunity when called.
Assistant District Attorney Du Vivier,
who has been handling the evidence be-
fore the Grand Jury, would not Indicate
who would be indicted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
VICTOR HERBERT's SON HUNTS
Not for Pleasure, hut for a Job In
Detroit.

DETROIT. Feb 27.-Clinord V. Herber;
OF New York city. son of Victor Herbert.
the composer. arrived in Detroit ycstor-
day to hunt "A job In an automobile fac
tory.
Young Herbert displayed letters OF
introduction TO officials OF the Ford Motor
Company, where h. will go in search of a
position. He Is u member OF the senior
class AZ Cornell, whence he came direct
TO Detroit.
"All my lie , have liked mechanics. -
he said. II had little gasol.ne motor
boat when ! was very young ana I be-
came Interested in motors. Father has
never insisted that | follow musical
career. On the the other hand. lac IL
willing that I shall arrange to take VI
the automobile business. and he sent me
check for $50 to make this trip"
Herbert is 10 years old. He will be
graduated at the end OF the present
academic year and will then come to
Detroit. His Intention is to start at the
bottom and work up.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
J. PARKER WHITNEY INDICTED.
He IL Accused of Violating the
s.White slave" Act.

SAN Francisco. Feb. 27.--The Federal
Grand Jury indicted j. Parker Whitney.
a wealthy society man, on three counts TO-
dsy for alleged violation OF the Mann
white slave" act. He Is accused OF having
brought Miss Genevieve Hannah to San
Francisco for immoral purposes.
Whitney exhibited to the Grand Jury
letters from Miss Hannah. by which he
intended TO show that he held out nc
matrimonial promises to her when She
accompanied him from New York on a
trip across the country.
Miss Hannah. who says she lives In
New York, has left here for Chicago by
WAY OF New Orleans.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28

The Advertising Mems League OF New
York city has decided 10 hold "Consumcrs
Fashion Night ana to give an unusual,
attractive dinner on March I3. The bis
department stores nave been invited t.
exhibit their spring fashions 10 ENTERTAIN,
the women guests, who WIN also get use
ful souvenirs, among which will probabl,
be a watch. u fountain pen. IA box OF writ.
Ing paper. IA box of confections. latest
popular novel, perfumes and other articles
selected frcln list OF nationally advcr
tlsed products
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
ROB RESTAURANT FOR A MEAL.
Two schoolboys Took Everythins
From soap 10 Cisars.

Two schoolboys were picked UP In Ho-
boken yesterday by detectives VINO saw
them handing out cigars to friends. The
boys were Charles Gallagher. II years
old, OF S07 Willow avenue, and Edward
Riley. IL years old. of 414 Grand street,
The boys confessed that they had
broken into the restaurant of George
Doyle at 20? Washington street and
stolen the cigars They also confessed
that they had made soup cooked steaks
and chops and fried potatoes and en-
joycd good meal before leaving the
place about 9 o'clock In the morning.
Recorder McGovern held the boys for
arraignment In the Juvenile Court.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
HEALER DIES IN HOSPITAL.
Christian Scientist Doctor Taken "a
Jewish Institation.

Mis-. Debora e. Folk of 1925 Dean
street. Brooklyn. widow of Jesse Il. Folk
died on Wednesday of apoplexy In the
Jewish Hospital In that borough. She had
been Il practitioner OF Christian Science in
Brooklyn for twenty-five years and was one
of Mrs. Eddys first followers.
Mrs. Folk was stricken on an elevated
train a week ago and was taken uncon-
scious to the hospital. She received medi.
cal treatment, but two or three of her
Christian Science associates were fire.
Quently ut her bedside.
The funeral services will be conducted
to-day by First Reader Albert Gilmore
OF the First Church Of Christ.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
MRS. WILSON HEARS MARY ANTrN
Col. GOethNls Il Dinner Guest os
General and Mrs. sharpe.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.--Mrs. Wilson
and Miss Eleanor Wilson with n party
of friends occupied a box at the Columbia
Theatre this afternoon at the lecture OF
Mary Antin on THE Responsibility of
American Citizenship"
Gen. and Mrs. Henry q. Sharpe were
dinner hosts this evening IN honor of
Col. Goethals. Governor OF Panama, who
was a classinate of the host
Mr. and Mrs William Hit and Mr.
and Mrs. Blaine 5lkins went to New
York for short stay. Mr. and Mrs.
Hit came up from their home In Vir-
ginia few days ago to he guests of
Mr. Hits mother
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
SAYS WIFE DROVE HIM OUT.
W. n. Coolidge Attributes HIS De-
sertion to q Revolver In Her Hands.

William II. Coolidge Of Stockholm N. j.,
a former member OF tho New York Stool,
Exchange, replying to the charges OF his
wife, Mrs. jacques T. Coolidge, at yes
terdays trial before Advisory Master Roe
IN the Jersey City Ch;Incery Chambers
denied that he was guilty OF descrtion,
bu. alleged that he was driven from his
home by his wife ut the point of a re-
volver. They were living at the time at
ESQ Harrison avenue, Jersey City. where
Mrs. Coolidge makes her home.
Mrs. Coolidge told the court she could
not remember when she was married.
Her counsel helped her out by producing
the wedding certificate showing that II
was on January 2s. 1898. The separation
occurred on January "a. 1911.
Mr.. Coolidge, besides charging cruel
treatment. named two correspondents.
Oscar Stern and Edward Kennedy, both
Of whom live In Jersey City. Decision
was reserved
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
JACKIES TRAMP ON SNOWSHOES
Crew Of Naval Tug Potomac Cover
80 Miles IN Three Days.

CURLING, y. l.. Feb. 27.-Roatswair
Wilkinson and th!rty-two of the crew OF
he United states naval tug Potomac,
which was abandoned ~ the lee while try
ing to rescue American fishing schooners.
reached here to-day from Bonne Bay with
the American Consul, Mr.. Could
The men had tramped ifty miles on
suuwshoes through the wilds of Nrwfouud-
land IN three days Four of the crew Of
the Potomac who We're III We're left behind
in the care Of physician.
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President Il. Is. Thomas of the Lehlgh
Valley Railroad. V!ce-Pres!dets J. A. Mid
dleton. T. N. Jarvis and j.. ID. Smith met
freight station agents and pier employees
at "A ball given by the latter At tho
Amsterdam Opera House last night. All
the important officials of the road were
guests. There We're more than 500 dane
ers on the ttOOg.
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President Charles x. Van Hise Of the
University OF Wisconsin told the commit
tee the high cost OF living was due as
much to cooperative associations between
organizations and individuals a. TO the
great combinations of capital 10 which
public attention and proposed legislation
are generally directed. The general sit
uation. In his opinion. should he met in
stead of merely permitting the Attorney
General TO pick out FOR prosecution such
corporation ~ have become publicly
notorious.
His argument III favor OF the necessity
for recognizing the cooperative tendencies
in modern Industrial development were
along the lines OF those he presented a
fortnight ago TO the House Committee on
the Judiciary that cooperation Is ineyita-
BILE and will develop in spite Of laws The
tendencies OF prices under cooperative in
dustrial development ne said. We're to-
ward a generally lower and certainly a
farer average In 80 far as the consumer
WAS concerned.
1t was explained by Chairman Newiands
that the bills TO amend the sherman act
In regard TO what shall constitute unfair
competition were being framed as an Ad-
ministratiOn measure. and that personally
he believed the Sherman act should no;
he amended In this respect
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-28
FINDS A FEW FLAWS
IN ANTITRUST BILLS
c. +. MathewsOn of New York
Criticises Prohibition Of
Price Discrimination.
BIG COMBINES DEFENDED
President Of Wisconsin Uni
versity Says They're Incvi-
table and Beneficial.

WASH INoTcN, Feb. 27.--Charles r.
Mathewson OF New York addressed the
Senate Committee on Interstate Com
merce to-day In criticism OF the pending
antitrust bills. and told them Of many
flaws in both measures. His remarks
were a continuance of the discussion he
began yesterday before the committee as
a representative of the Chambers of Com
merce of the United States
''The section prohibiting discrimination
In price to injure competitor" said Mr..
Aiathewsou. lis inadvisable. because II
will destroy competition. The provision
that mine owners must sell to the public
without discrimination virtually makes a
public utility of mines. This is illegal.
and. even II It were legal. 1t Is inadvisa-
bic. II would prevent railroads. for ex-
ample. from providing themselves. through
holding companies, with their supplies.
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what the Charter showed

An examination of the Boston Holding
Company's charter disclosed the provision
that any sale OF stock OF the Boston and
Haine BY the holding company must he
approved by the State.
The Boston and Maine originally vas
owned by the State OF Massachusetts. The
Boston Holding Company was created by
the State In order that the New Haysns
control or the road might have "a legal
status. The State AT the time OF the char
ier'ng OF the holding company reserved
me right TO rescluire ownership of the
road ard the right to approve sales of
stocks as we'll.
The Acknowledgement and all pa rites In
ne conference recognized immediately
1f'e- the provision was read that 81 would
- lnadvisa Bile FOR the trustees 20 attempt
10 dispose OF the Bostor a. Maine IA
'he circumstances. II would be necessary
according to the charter provision for
every sale OF stock. however small to be
submitted to the Legislature for ratifica-
Ion.