New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-08
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of the Lexington av. fiat in which the
explosion occurred, for an hours cross
examination in the Office of Walter H.
Deuel., Assistant District Attorney
Later Mr. Depel explained that neither
Berkman nor his companion mad
thrown any further light upon the
cause e the explosion. Both had de-
MED all knowledge Of any plan for q
demonstration of violence at larry
town, and the Berger woman had IN
sisted that no explosives had been Sc
GREETED on the premises.
At Police Headquarters last night IL
was said that Berkman's statement con-
corning the lack Of authority to inter
fere with funeral cortcge was simply
a statement of fact.
"The question is going to resolve
itself into the interesting problem as
to whether or not such procession as
that proposed comes under the dehni-
ton of a funeral" commented Deputy
Police Commissioner Rubin.
When Mayor Mitchell was leaving
City Hall yesterday afternoon he was
asked whether or not a new policy
had been adopted by the city authori'
ties for dealing with the !. W. ".
and similar organizations. He replied
that nothing definitely had been de-
cided upon, but that statement
would be forthcoming from him within
few days.
Police to Watch REDS"
Although the Mayor did not hint at
such course yesterday, it can be
definitely stated nevertheless that the
police will henceforth adopt more
stringent methods of dealing with
revolutionary agitators in this city.
II is known that Commissioner Woods
is devising plan for keeping all
members of anarchist groups here UNI
der strict surveillance, and efforts
will be made to keep the authorities
constantly advised Of the moves made
by local Reds
Detectives are still seeking trace OF
Michael Auspenti, alias Mike Muir
ply" the only one of the male in
mates Of the so-cslled anarchist
fiat" in Lexington sv. to escape with
his life. He is believed to be in hid.
ing under the protection of some OF
his comrades"
At Police Headquarters yesterday
it was predicted that he would pay
the police a friendly call within the
next few days. william A. Jones, act
ing captain of the 5th Inspection Dis
trict, said that the police ''have moth
ing on Murphy" but nevertheless
would appreciate an opportunity to
question him.
Judge Grain, in General Sessions
yesterday confirmed the conviction
and sentence of Upton Sinclair be-
fore Magistrate Simms last April
the novelist was sentenced TO pay a
fine Of So or serve three days in Jail
for disorderly conduct. The charge
against Sinclair grew out of his at
tempt to picket" the Offices Of the
Standard Oil Company, at 20 Broad
way, for the purpose Of. rebuking
John d. Rockefeller, jr, for his atti-
tude on the Colorado mine strike.
Sinclair chose TO take the jail SEN
tence, and Immediately went on a
"hunger strike" He was so exhausted
after thirty hours, however. that his
wife paid his fine and he was released
He Immediately appealed from the
conviction, serving the notice of APP
peal upon District Attorney Whitman
in person. He insisted upon arguing
his own case before Judge Grain.
James Smith, Assistant District At
torney, appeared for the prosecution.
In his opinion unfolding the con-
vetion of Sinclair, Judge Grain says
in part: . ,,,
another citizen by subjectng him TO
ridicule or insult"
The twelve workmen engaged in
snoring up the damaged tenement
house at 1926 Lexington av. and in
clearing UP the debris caused by the
explosion had practically finished their
task last night Most Of the piles OF
brick aud plaster have been removed
and IL is now certain, according TO
the police. that there are no other
bodies buried in the ruins. l..
Police Commissioner Woods, Guy
Scull, his secretary, and four other
men had mysterious conference last
evening with Morris, proprietor of the
undertaking establishment. The Com
missioner's party was first seen driving
slowly north in Fifth sv. toward the
undertaking shop.
A group of curious persons stood
around the door and the Commissioner
did not stop. The automobile continued
10 I20th ST. and turned east to Mount
Morris Park West. There the machine
was halted under a tree and mes
senger was sent TO fetch the under
tsker. Morris soon appeared, there
vas prolonged conversation, and then
the auto party drove away.
Later, when the Commissioner was
seen in the East l26th st. police sta
ton, he denied that his visit in the
nelghborhood had any Significance.
Sinclair Reviews Decision.
The following statement concerning
the decision OF Judge Grain was given
out by Upton Sinclair last night at his
home, 80 Cathedral Parkway.
Not knowing very well the latest
regulations OF our judicial oligarchy.
| am uncertain whether or not | am
permitted to eriticise this decision; but
| will take chance at it. ! will say
that the decision is a masterpiece OF
humor.
Let it be understood that the charge
against me is using threatening.
abusive and insulting behavior and
that the policeman, the only witness
who testified as TO my behavior, said
that | had been uniformly quiet and
courteous, that had submitted quietly
to arrest and that my conduct through
out mad been that Of perfect gentle