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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
SENATE TO PUSH
TOLLS REPEAL BILL
Overrides BoraI'S Resolution
Urging Delay Until
December.
Iron rho Tribune Bureau. J

Washington, May Without dissent
ing voice the Senate took up the tolls re-
peal bill to-day. upon the motion of SEN
ator O'Gorman, and decided 10 postpone
the consideration of all other legislative
problems until il has been disposed of.
Senator Borah offered a resolution pro-
posing that the vote on the tolls repeal
be postponed until after the reconvening
of Congress in December, when the forth
coming Congressional elections shall have
been held. This action, according to the
Senator from Idaho, would be in effect a
referendum of the question TO the people.
In his resolution Senator Borah says, in
part:
Whereas. At the approaching Novem-
be b election the entire House of Repre-
So dtatives and thirty-two members of the
Senate are to be elected. all OF whom
must be elected by popular vote; and,
Whereas. In this way a referendum for
all political purposes may be had upon
this important question heretofore sub
mittcd to the people; and,
Whereas. No injury of any moment
can possibly arise or be incurred by rea-
son of delaying the passage Of this bill
for the next few months; therefore. be il
Resolved That a vote upon House
Bill No 1885. providing for the repeal
of that portion OF the act of August "A,
1912. providing for the exemption of tolls
upon vessels engaged in coastwise trade
shall be postponed until after the conven-
ing of Congress. December, 1914, TO the
and tbat this matter may again be sub
mitted to the voters OF the United States
whose right and privilege il is TO finally
determine this question
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
CAFE DES TOMBS MENU GOOD
BUT THERELL BE NO CABARET
Reporters Enjoy Meal from New Prison Restaurant, with
Miss Katharine B. Davis Hostess in Jail
Ktchen-New Chef Does Well

ANY one adequately supplied with the
whercwithal can dine at the Waldorf
Astoria. but only a select few can have
luncheon a Ia Tombs. with Katharine B.
Davis. Commissioner Of Correction, as
hostess. The privileged ones assembled
Yesterday in the kitchen Of the new cater
ing establishment in the jail and sampled
prison fare.
one feature that may or may not be
liked by the patrons will be the absence
Of a cabaret.
The luncheon consisted OF soup, meat.
vegetables, pie and coffee. Knives and
forks were forgotten-they are never al
lowed in prisons-and the guests, who
we're reporters, ate with their fingers and
q spoon.
Under the new system the prisoners
confined i'm the Tombs will not be allowed
10 have meals brought in from outside.
II they are not satisfied with the ordi-
nary prison fare .hey may order meals
from the new catering establishment.
This does away with the smuggling of
drugs to the prisoners. and TO no small
extent is due to the objections Of Dis
trict Attorney Whitman that In many
cases witnesses are brought over from the
Tombs stupened by drugs received In
packages OF food.
A special order. which will go into ef-
feet Thursday, will prohibit all foods.
tobacco. confectionery. fruits. beverages
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03

and writing materials from entering the
prison. Slgmund Lowenstein. a caterer
will have the exclusive right to sell such
articles TO the prisoners. and he has
fitted Up large kitchen to prepare meals
and serve as general store.
printed in English. German. Italian and
Yiddish. The menu includes soups. fish.
meats. vegetables. salads, cereals. eggs.
sandwiches, cakes. fruits and mineral
moderate priced restaurant waiter
will make trips through the prison sew
eral times a day with tobacco and other
supplies.
The warden is charged with supervision
OF the prices. quality and quantity OF the
food, and all complaints are TO be made
TO him or TO Miss Davis. In most cases
the quantity OF the food 10 be served is
specified by weight on the menu card
p 4 feature OF the new arrangement is a
kosher cook. with her own stove and
Special dishes will be prepared for them
because of their religious objections 10
eating the usual food.
After having the new system fully ex-
planned 10 them the reporters ate lunch
with Miss Davis In the kitchen. where
meals were being prepared for the pris-
oners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03

Lieutenant Woodward. breaking a halt
stick and lighting u.
Four pounds Of tho stun ripped a hols
shaped like tho crater Of volcano. ten
feet across and five feet deep. Most Pc
culiar was the starllkc formation Of the
earth that had been thrown out around
the hole Places on the rim Of the crater
were bare. while others were covered with
sub-soil that pointed prettilv. az n one
had shovelled the makings OF an eight
pointed star flower bed all around the
hole. This peculiar formation occurred on
each ground explosion.
Permission has been obtained by Daniel
Wolf. chief of police OF Yonkers. formerly
an officer in the 22d. for the demolition
squad 10 set of water mine to-day I'm
the reservoir. The squad worked yester-
day without the ammunition wagon. the
horses having overthrown and smashed
it yesterday. The ammunition wagon was
loaded with the explosive when it was
wrecked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
Blasts of TrOtol Gelatin
PunCtuate Non-Mobiliza-
ton Announcement.
ENGINEERS PRACTISE
WARTIME DEMOLITION
AutOmatics Unloaded at Guard
Headquarters, and More Equip
ment Is or the Way.

The local situation yesterday with re-
spect to war preparations was a peculiar
commingline Of martial acts and peaceful
words. Demolition squads were rocking
the hills near Tuckahoe with the neXest
explosive Cases Of Colt automatic were
arriving at national guard headquarters,
and equipment for l0.0O additional men
was on the way There was an announce
nent that the militia WAS recruited 20
the limit allowed in times OF peace. and
a message came from Major General
. Ryan saying there was no prospect Of
calling out the militia before autumn.
General ORyan. who is a student OF
he War College ard IN close touch with
the administration. seemed TO have given
orders 10 stop any hurried plans for ac-
ton. Part % the reason assigned was
the coming Of the rainy season In Mex
leo. which would prevent successful in
Vason until the fail
At the same time enough explosive was
touched off yesterday near Tuckahoe TO
wreck all the bridges between Vera CRUZ
end Mexico City. All day the demolition
squad OF the ed Regiment engineers Of
the national guard planted trotol gelatin
and tore holes I'm the scenery.
Beginning early I'm the forenoon the
squad. under Lieutenant II. G. Woodward
and Lieutenant Lawrence Donovan, prac-
tised mining the enemys country, the
same lying along the pretty Grassy Sprain
Reservoir-that is, the scenery was pretty
until along in the afternoon. when il was
literally shot TO pieces.
Trotol gelatin is the invention Of Lieu
tenant Woodward. who says il can be
handled with perfect safety. 81 that as
! it may trotol gelatin fipped rocks 300
feet aloft and left sorry looking holes
where earth used 10 be.
The idea Of yesterdays outdoor sport
was for the carrier Of the trotol gelatin
q run $50 yards. whip out illuminate OF
mercury decorating cap. stab a hole in the
stick Of explosive, insert the decorating
cap make two half bitches with the wire
10 hold the cap in attach the two loose
ends of the cap wire 10 the lead wire,
where the juice lies-and get away be
for the stuff could tag him out. Mean
time-as If the above hadn't enough Ia
hasco in it-comrades of the departed one
lined up I'm ambush proceeded to shoot
over him to cover his approach toward
the enemy
Corporal Cassenas did all the above, In
Guiding a safe getaway in 80 seconds fiat.
taking whatever honors there are in the
game.
Just to show how much better and safer
trotol gelatin is than dynamite, Lieuten-
ant Woodward stood a stick of it up and
invited reporters TO gather around while
he hit Il with bullet TWO hardy ones
stepped forward looking yellow, while
the rest made for hill shouting: Great,
Wen watch it from here"' The bullet
was fired and the stick of explosive
smashed 10 pieces, disclosing a greasy
substance that looked like yellow massage
cream.
Burns like grease, too explained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
FOOD AND MONEY
WORRY VERA CRUZ
Both Are Scarce, but II Is Thought
Fall of Tampico Might
Help Solve Problem.

Vera Cruz, May 2.-The situation at
Tampico and the effort of the Mexican
Governor of the state TO cut off the
food supply of Vera Cruz divided at
tention to-day.
The reported massing Of the Consu-
tUtionalist forces against Tampico is
regarded as important because II Is
felt TO be certain that the fall Of the
ci.y will have some bearing on the i'm
mediate policy of the United States.
Many persons who are well informed
of the Federal preparedness in Tam
pico are skeptical of the predictions OF
an early rebel success. They point
out that three Federal gunboats have
thus far easily repealed all attacks.
The situation of the town is such
that a force cannot approach without
exposing itself to the fire Of the 4-inch
quickfring guns except from one direc-
ton That point is defended by triple
line of trenches and many machine
guns and field artillery. GunOoats and
soldiers are plentifuliy supplied with
ammunition. The rebels heretofore
have been without artillery. Unless
guns have reached them from the
northern rebels. it is believed impos-
sible for them to drive out the Fed
erals.
The fall of Tamplco into rebel hands
ha sit
Vera Cruz. In that event it is pre-
sumed the trade between Vera Cruz
and Tampico would be resumed and
that the territory about Tampico would
supply the market here to some extent.
Just now the only supplies reaching
Vera Cruz are coming from the small
ranches near enough TO the city for
owners 10 feel assured Of American
protection. Scores of natives carrying
eggs and milk arrive daily, but this
supply is absorbed almost without ef-
feet on the demand. The hotels are
unable to obtain fruit and butter.
II the order of the Mexican Governor
Of the State of Vera Cruz, threatening
execution of any one bringing food to
the city. is effective, even this small
supply will be cut off and the popula-
ton. both native and foreign, will be
forced 10 depend upon goods shipped
from the United States and elsewhere.
The money situation is also peculiar.
The banks have been virtually at
standstil for all except small exchange
business because Of the lack Of stamps
required by the Mexican laws now in
force. Nearly 100000 pesos OF cap
tured stamps were placed in circula-
ton to-day to relieve the situation.
T. is getting almost impossible to find
Mexican change, and every 50 bill pre-
sented 70 pay for small purchase
causes disturbance, for there is Writ
ually no Mexican silver. and the supply
OF small bills is exhausted.
Some merchants are doing business
on a double standard. Goods bought
in the United States or abroad are sold
only on a gold basis, while goods
bought in Mexico city are sold for
Mexican money
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
Civil Government Succeed,
ed by Military Under
General Funston.
GARRISON WANTS
PHILIPPINES COPIED
suggests That Services of Officers
Who Were on Islands Be
Utilized.

Vera Cruz. May 1.-The Governorship
., Vera Cruz was handed over late to-
day by Robert J. Kerr who was re-
eenty appointed Civil Governor. to
Bngadier General Funston. The cere-
oonv connected with the change of
government was purely formal.
The military government Of the city.
abIcb has now been established, is, it
e understood, TO follow closely the lines
n the civil government hitherto in ex-
lsence, and as many Mexican officials
ss desire TO accept or continue office
are 10 be employed in the administra-
lion. The law courts have been re-
ouested to continue their functions in
the same way as that to which they
have been accustomed, and all their
acts are to be as nearly as possible in
Jcord with the Mexican law.
Every branch Of the city administra-
ton is, however. to be under military
supervision. such military and naval
officers as held office under the Civil
Governor will probably be retained,
especially Commander II. O. Stickney,
Inspector Of the port. and David Pot
ter, paymaster Of the Minnesota, who
has been acting as collector of Gus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03

councillor. Two years later they came
TO this country, where a son and a
daughter, who later became Mrs. Edna
Crackenthorpe were born. Neither son
nor daughter has sided with the gen.
eral I'm his troubles.
Stanton Sickles has tried for years
to obtain the reunion of his parents,
but always the housekeeper stood in
the way. Mrs. Sickles would not Weld
as long as Miss Wilmerding lived. She
would pay from her own private for
tune debts contracted by her husband
in extravagant moods, but she would
not move into % Fifth ave until the
housebeeper moved out.
Mrs Sckles had dipped deeply into
her own private fortune TO satisfy some
of the obligations contracted by her
husband and seemed willing to go to
the limit of her financial resources in
his behalf, but to all suggestions that
she live under the same roof with him
she replied tersely:
Finally Miss Wilmerding did go,
when death called Even then the gem
erai made no effort to seek a recon-
ciliation, but yesterday, when his wife
came 10 nurse him in what his physi-
clan said would be his last illness. he
willingly surrendered himself TO her
ministrations and showed not a trace of
the irascble attitude he had displayed
even when she was spending her in
come to keep him out Of Jail.
General Sickles apparently felt that
these material obligations should not be
pressed too strongly. and when they
were met by the wife he had spurned
he manifested little gratitude and
seemed to think she had done no more
than a hero who had served his coun-
try well might deserve.
In fact, when the general was placed
under arrest. in January, 1912, he turned
his wife and son from his door. although
they offered at that time to come TO his
assistance.
MY father has refused TO admit us to
the house" said Stanton. There are
some things which even a son cannot
countenance in a father. and this is one
of them
He referred to his fathers obstinacy in
sticking to his housekeeper at a time
when his reputation apparently rested on
his healing the estrangement that existed
between him and his wife. Stanton's
anger carried him TO the point where he
threatened TO make public some of the
correspondence that he alleged had passed
between the general and a member of a
prominent family in New York.
He made good his threat, and for
months the breach remained as wide az
ever. Last night. however. with the
shadow of death over the house at .
Fifth ave, the bitterness OF years was
forgotten. the Ratchet was apparently
buried for good and all, and Mrs Sickles.
in spite Of her years, sent the paid nurse
to needed rest and prepared for the all
night vigil at the bedside OF the warrior
who had so marred her life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
Wife Insists on Vigil.

Late last night DR.. Spann said Cen
eral Sickles was suffering from cere-
bral hemorrhages and was very weak
When night fell she was still in the
patients room, and her sons sugges-
ton that she seek some rest for herself
was received with the declaration that
she intended TO remain in personal
charge until there was either no hope
or indications of a speedy recovery.
1t was twenty nine years ago that the
general and his wife became estranged.
He had been married before and had
been a widoWer for some time when.
in 1871. while Minister to Spain, he
married the daughter of a Spanish
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
Kerr May Get Job.

Lieutenant Colonel John p Porter, Of
The Judge Advocate Generals depart
ment. is to come from Washington to
assist III the capacity Of legal adviser
The retiring Civil Governor may, it
is thought, be identified with the new
form Of government. but entirely in his
civil and private capacity, in which he
will give such legal advice and infor-
nation as may he required.
st military headquarters there are
frank expressions Of regret that the
military is encountered with civic du-
ties. With the civic government in
the hands Of civilians, army officers
have been looking forward to freedom
in directing the movements of their
men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
LIFE FOR KRAFT MURDER

Chicago, May 2.-Sentence OF life Inn
prisonment for the murder OF Mrs. Emma
Kraft. a Cincinnati widow. was imposed
to-day on John b. Hooters by Judge
Mcdonald. I'm the Criminal Court.
Hooters. known as Handsome Jack,
almost collapsed as the sentence was pro-
nounced
Il did not do IT," we're his words as he
was taken back to Jail Tho testimony
against me was perjured
Hooters was found guilty Of killing
Mrs. Kraft with a hammer in a Chicago
hotel in November, 1912
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
Points 10 Philippines.

This will appeal To the citizens. be
Teen accustomed to. II will be better for
Is than TO have American citizens who
happen 10 be on the ground injected into
military administration. Please ac-
quaint yourself as soon as possible with
'he method Of administration of the city
sovernment-that is. of all the civil gov
eminent under your jurisdiction-and act
'aeTeafter IN accordance with instruc-
IONS above set forth.
Follow as nearly as you can the meth
% pursued by us i'm the Philippine Islands
shen the military took over the civil
functions from Spain. You may state as
Your reason for taking this course that
Snce the territory within your Jurisdic-
uon Is now. and while IT remains under
your Jurisdiction will be- subject to a
military government. ] desire to have
PERSONS directly responsible to my orders
ana subject 10 my jurisdiction in all
places.
IL would be helpful TO YOU 10 obtain
COPY. II possible OF the general orders
issued at the time OF the military gov
Unnent IN the Philippines Inquire
l among your officers TO see if any OF them
ave copies. / would suggest that you
DN4ure among all your officers TO learn
,A'ch OF them took any part In the milf
N,E government In the Philippines or
uDa' as their experience will be very
-,c'Hl 70 you In this connection.
"a The administration Of military gov
''ninent IN the Philippines It was found
nFenient 20 utilize services OF naval
.1Sers IN certain positions in the civil
s.'e'hnent and the Office Of the captain
y port was always filled by naval otii-
- 'he admiral readily furnishing otil-
% on suggestion OF commanding gem
al You should avail yourself Of this
sDportunity."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03


Washington, May THE Secretary Of
Mar made public to-day the orders sent
70 General Funston telling him TO re-
pace Governor Kerr and his associates
IN tho civil government of Vera Cruz with
military officers. Secretary Garrison said
Nc had not received any word from Cen
Tal Funston that he had replaced the
evil officers with army men.
he explained, however. that IL was left
70 General Funston to fX the time for so
ooing. The order, which is addressed to
General Funston. is as follows
Il have Just had a conference with the
President about the administration of
civil municipal functions al Vera Cruz.
Wherever the Mexican official refuses to
continue TO exercise his function. we think
i unwise TO place an American civilian
in charge. and want a military govern
ment carried on 10y the officers of the
r~rmy and the marine corps under your
command
81 have read the proposed regulations
FOR establishment OF civil government.
dated April Is II would be simpler and
better 10 take the system which was in
vogue when the MeXicans ran the city
and to put army officers at the heads of
The various departments. bureaus and
other official positions, with duties similar
10 those that had been performed under
ihe Mexican administration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
GEN. SICKLES DYING:
WIFE AT BEDSIDE
Reconciled, She Enters His
Door for First Time in
Twenty-nine Years.
WITH SON, KEEPS
VIGIL IN SICKROOM
Long and Stormy Enlargement
Ends-Negro Servant Helps to
Bring About Reunion.

For the first time in twenty-nine
years Mrs. Daniel Z. Sickles spent a
night in the house Of her husband
General Sickles, last night. as he lay in
a semi-conscious condition in his home.
at % Fifth ave. The untiring efforts
Of their SON Stanton, covering a period
Of six years, were at last successful
Everything is IN harmony once
more" said the son last night to a
Tribune reporter. It's a shame that
it should come at this time. when
rather is about to leave us. While We
are grieved at the prospect OF his
death, we rejoice that the reconciiia-
ton came I'm time"
Miss Eleanor Earle Wilmerdirg
housekeeper for fifteen Years At %
flfth ave. the home Of the last srr
wing corps commander of the Union
army in the Civil War General Sickles
was buried on Lincon's Birthday. The
taking Of her body from the Washing
ton Square house. from which she was
accused Of keeping Mrs. Sickles. was
expected to lead to a reconciliation be-
tween the grizzlcd warrior and his
Spanish wife.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
Bow Kills His Brother.

Middletown. y. y. MAY Russell
Bull. eicven-year-old son Of Emmett Bull
Of Circleville, to-day accidentally shot
and killed his brother. Harold, fourteen
with an old shotgun the boys had found
In the barn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
Americans Return to Mexico.

Nacozari. Mexico. May "A special
train carrying Americans returning 10 the
mines arrived here yesterday They were
received quietly. but with evident salts
faction, by the Mexican population, to
whom their return means work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-03
Servant Helped Reunite Them.

Following the funeral Stanton
Sickles, son of the general said that
there had been no reconciliation and
that the matrimonial differences Of his
parents remained as far from settle
ment as ever. The son did not deny.
however that advances on his fathers
part would be met at least half way.
Until yesterday the fact that these ad-
vances had been made was not gen
orally known.
To the generals faithful negro ser
want Stanton gives the great part Of the
credit for the inspiration that brought
about the actual smoothing over of all
differences. on Thursday the veteran,
who is in his eighty-ninth year. became
SO i'll that DR.. j. II. Spann, OF 1O7 West
18th ST.. was called in.
The physician looked the patient
over, shook his head doubtfully and
remarked TO the servitor that his
master had only a short time to live.
That was the faithful blacks cue to
communicate with Stanton at the Hotel
Albert, University Place and 18th st,
where the mother and son have been
living for some time.
Stanton came around post haste and
found his father struggling for exist
ence and anxious TO make any repara-
ton in his power for the years Of
neglect and rancor that have character
lied his relations with his second wife.
The following night, Friday, the in
valid's condition was such that priest
was summoned and the last rites were
administered When news Of this
reached Mrs. Sickles she insisted on
taking immediate charge of the care of
her husband All day yesterday she
watched at the bedside and directed the
trained nurse who had been provided
by DR.. Spann.