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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
GUN And ACID USED
IN BUSINESS FEUD
Manufacturer Tries TO Shoot
Rival, Then Fires Twice
at Himself.

Because he believed a former salesman
had reduced his business more than half,
Morris Levine a metal manufacturer ut
30 East 18th St, fred two shots late yes
terday at Harry o. Spertz in the latter's
Office on the top floor OF 33i East 23d ST..
and then, when capture seemed imminent,
placed the revolver at his right side and
pulled the trigger twice. He Is in Bellevue
Hospital. where his recovery is considered
doubtful.
Levine, who is nfty years old. is a mem
Der OF the firm OF L. Cookbook g. Co.. and
up 10 January 1 spertz, who is twenty
four years old and lives at s24 East l6ist
ST., The Bronx, was his best salesman. At
that time Spertz left the employ OF the
firm, formed a partnership with Samuel
Eirschkowitz and started in for himself
The young partners were talking yes
terday, after having sent their employees
home. when Levine entered. After a tor
rent OF abuse, IN which he accused his
former salesman OF having taken away
half the old firms customers by doubtful
methods. Levine charged that spertz had
also mudded his accounts
At this Spertz jumped TO his feet and
suggested that they go right around to
the Cookbook Offices and go over the
books The answer 10 this was the fash
Of a revolver. AS spertz lodged he STUN
bled over a chair and fell 10 the floor just
as two shots were fred. He was stunned,
he said later, and came TO just in time to
find the older man pouring vitrlol down on
his face
The bottle emptied, Levine ran out OF
the Office and started for the street
Hrschkowitz had already gone in search
or a policeman and was returning with
Patrolmen Collins and Bexter. OF the East
22d st. station, when Levine darted down
the last flight of stairs, the revolver still
in his hand.
At the first sight Of the trio Levine
turned and ran back. He became partly
exhausted before he reached the first
landing, and. stopping short, placed the
revolver to his right side and sent two
shots into his body. one of them went
through into the abdomen. the doctors
said, and It is this bullet, they believe,
that will cause his death.
Or. Thorburn, of Bellevue, found that
Spertz was badly burned about the face
from the vitriol his assailant had poured
over him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
PERFECT GIRL WILL
BE MICHIGAN JOAN
Ebert Hubbard'S Daughter to
Ride White Horse in
Big Pageant.

Ann Arbor, Mich. April 25-AIiriam
Hubbard, daughter OF Fra Elbertus Hub
bard, has been chosen the Joan OF Arc
in the pageant to be given by the girl
students OF Michigan University on Ferry
Field at shutdown, May p.
When Miss Hubbard entered the univer-
sty year ago she was pronounced by
the director of the girls gymnasium to be
the most perfect girl physically who had
ever entered the college.
She is admirably fitted for the part OF
Joan, being a skilled horsewoman. A
milk white horse will be provided for her.
More than $50 students will take part In
the parade, which will be in the nature
OF an outdoor opera.
The life OF Joan OF Arc will be por-
trayed from the time she left her native
village to lead the French hosts, until she
was burned at the stake.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26

The atmosphere OF sweetness and light
which usually prevails at the Better In
dustrial Relations Exhibit at West e4th
st. was rudely shattered yesterday after
noon when A. j. Portenar, secretary OF
the Hudson Guild Trade School, being
asked to make few remarks stood UP
and told the organizers of the exhibit that
he did not approve OF the benefcent well
fare schemes It was extolling.
IL object to the patronizing attitude OF
these employers" he said. "They seem to
say: Come see how good and kind am.
Working people don't want charity; they
don't want TO be patroniSed. You never
accomplish any permanent good by doing
things for people. You must let them DO
them for themselves, or at least do them
with them.
Now, all these hospitals and playrooms
and flower beds in front OF the factory
are very pretty, Of course, but they are
not essential. AS for the proht-sharing
schemes which have been established by
various frms-they are bad. They make
rroft dependent upon tho henefcence OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
TELLS WELFARE EXHIBITORS
THEY AFFRONT LABOR CLASS
Industrial Relations Display Is Called Paronizing by
A. !. Portenar-" Employers Seem to Say Come and
See How Kind Am.

the employer. That is all very we'll so
long as he stays beneicent, but how do
you know he will?
zone company have In mind sets aside
a certain percentage OF the wages. TO be
used as a pension fund for the men after
they are sixty There Is absolutely no
way TO compel that firm TO make those
payments"
Examples OF benehcence In the exhibit
are blue bingham dresses which are given
to employees to wear in the shop, hospitals.
rest rooms holiday outings, bonuses for
good work. dividend sharing, and presents
of watches and chains for employees who
make inventions which improve the ma
chinery.
The exhibit which will be open until
Friday evening, is under the auspices OF
the Business Mems Group of the Society
for Ethical Culture. Mrs. Frederick Ma
than had charge of the meeting last night,
as il was Consumers League Day. Miss
Dorothy Miller told how the girls in de-
partment stores feel about the industrial
problems. j. L. Williams and n. J. Stone
also spoke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
WOMEN TO PROTECT
MONTCLAIR MEN
"Give Us Funds" They Say,
land Well Slave Off the
Daring Suffragists."

Montclalr, y. J.. April 25.-If defenceless
male citizens OF this town really wish to
protect themselves against the onslaughts
Of the suffraglsts. the "antls" will give
them the chance. They have taken the
field against the Votes for Women
adherents, and for the trifing matter OF
a few subscriptions. they say. they VIII
guarantee plenty OF action, II not VIC
tory.
They have put out a circular, which
saws. among other things
Whether or not I'm 1915 full suffrage IS
extended 10 New Jersey women. the IN
termediate months must be filled Win
discussion Won't you endeavor. men OF
Montcair. 10 make this discussion intel
ligent and profitable? You are tired or
the agitation? So are we. But II Will
never be settled until It is settled right
you know, II takes only fifteen min
utes to drop the little pieces Of paper In
the ballot box that will decide the mat
ter. Most of you know also II VIII take
all OF these fifteen months adequately TO
prepare the voters 10 cast that vote. fer-
haps you have already made up your
mind on the subject. Good. how aoo1t
your brother the indifferent voter? wax
ing him up is your job.
But here's a bargain Well enter INTO
an emergency partnership with you that
will save you lot OF trouble. Help US
with money for legitimate and necessary
eynenses and we will be the human alarm
clock"
DIR. Theodore w. Krichbaum is chair
man Of the organization OF the anti-suf-
fraeists. which has big advisory board
all equipped for war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
PURSUED FOR TWO YEARS
Cashier, Chased Over World,
Trapped in London.

Thomas Adam Reid former cashier or
the mercantile insurance firm OF Chubo
& Sons. 3 South William st, whom detec-
tives have been chasing around the world
for the last two years, was caught yes
terday in London.
Reds capture is another feather in the
cap Of District Attorney Whitman. The
cashier disappeared in March. 1912. and
the grand jury indicted him for forgery
and en- bezzlement. The robbed firm gave
I'D hope OF Reds capture. but Mr.. Whit
man had every tip regarding his where
abouts followed.
Reid was heard Of f. China, Turkey,
Brazil. France and Switzerland. Recent
" word came that he was working IN
London. and detectives caught him. He
IS being held awaiting the action OF the
United States officials
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
SAYS NEGRO SLASHED HER
Girl, Wounded and with Braid
Gut Off, Tells of Attack.

When she staggered home from school
yesterday. bleeding from q wound In the
back Of her head and her braid Of black
hair, that had reached 10 her hips. cut
on. Jennie Boccadoro, OF 10 Smith st..
Jamaica. eald she had been attacked by
a negro.
The girl. who ~ thirteen years old,
said the negro had followed her in Bren-
ton ave. and that when she saw razor
In his hand she ran. and then found her
self bleeding. and when she put her hand
to her head her hair. which had been
held by her woollen cap. fell 20 the side
walk
The police are Investigating Jennie's
story. but they say that she does not
account for being several blocks out OF
her way from Public School ~ and that
no one saw tho attack
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
FGKEP0LI CEMAN ARRESTED
Poses as Lieutenant When He
and Saloon Man Fall Out.

George Brinkman, OF 10 Morris Place
he Bronx, who said he was a commit
isenan Of the John j. Quinn Democratic
ASSOCIATION, which will hold its annual
outing on July i3, was held last night in
hight court IN 500 bail for trial on
charges Of extortion and impersonatlng
an officer.
The charges grew out OF the prisoners
attempt 70 sell tickets 10 a saloonkeeper.
Slsiave Isendorf. al Charles and West
SIS Some time ago the complainant said
as took FIVE tickets 20 sell. and yesterday
Re still had the five when Brinkman
called for the money. He also had his
anger aroused at what he called hold
- and was simplifying his view Of the
natter, when Brinkman, II is charged,
declared he would see about it. He was
Lieutenant Fahey Of the Charles ST. sta
uor. he Is said 70 have maintained.
he saloonkeeper doubted II and called
! policeman. who arrived after the al
'sseo Committeeman had departed. An
arrest was made later. however. in 10th st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
MURPHY WANTS FULL PAY
Tsmmany Mans Kin Asks Sal
sry for Time Between Jobs.

John Murphy. nephew Of Charles F.
Murphy, the Tammany leader, obtained
from Justice Davis yesterday an order
Directing Controller Prendergast to show
cause tomorrow why Murphy should
rot receive his salary as an attendant Of
he Supreme Court
Murphy was attendant 10 Justice &C.
ard. but when the latter became Am
h.ssador 20 Germany Murphy was not
rsassigned When Justice Weeks was
s-pointed By Governor Glynn to succeed
Justice Gerard until the end Of the year
Iustice Weeks appointed Murphy as his
"a Controller Prendergast refused TO
Jay Murphy for the time that interviewed
between the resignation OF Justice &C.
rs-d and the appointment OF Justice
Weeks
Counsel for Murphy said in his petit
ton for an order TO show cause that
Mrrphy's Sob continued. although the
justice whom he served had left the
bench
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
PLAY BROKER LEFT $3,162
Bulk of T. H. Winnett's Estate
Made Up of Copyrights.

The estate Of Thomas Henry WlnnetI
= play broker. who died two years ago
which included fifty plays for which Mr.
Winnett held the copyrights or the
rights 20 produce. was appraised yester-
day at s3.162.
Among the plays controlled by MI
Ufnnett was THE Octoroon," written In
1859. which was appraised at $50. The
rights have been sold TO a moving pict-
ure concern. other plays and the values
placed on them were THE Red Cross
Nurse" 500; Blue Grass" $780, ana
Beacon Lights" $40
The fifty plays were appraised at
1880. Mr.. Wipnett ran the Emergency
play Bureau. His interest in the bureau
was put down at 500. He had bank
deposits Of LOSS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
GROCERS ON POLICE FORCE
Kansas City Merchants Will
Help Uniformed Men.

Kansas city Kan. April %.-Hereafter
- the Kansas City housewife needs a
policeman and cannot find uniformed
one she may call the corner grocer TO
protect the family plate.
This was made possible to-day. when
three hundred srocers were given special
police commissions The grocers asked
the commissions 10 arrest check forgers,
money order raisers, short change men
and others who victimize them. but they
will also serve as neighborhood pro-
factors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
PAY.CHECK RECORD
SALOON DIRECTORY
lily, Therefore, Beginning Next
Week, Will Itself Cash Paper
Given TO EmploVes.

halt million dollars in currency will
- 'aAen from the National City Bank -
' Municipal Building on Thursday
snoer heavy police guard II will be
sea 10 put into effect a scheme whereby
employees Of the city will be able 10 get
:. ~ currency for their pay checks direct
rom the city.
40 the past the employees had to get the
-IscKs cashed wherever they could. The
,''ult was that some Of them were cashed
= saloons. where a part Of the money
~lsny remained.
NJ controller Prendergast. who Is in the
YesS autographed 10 his subordinates here
,.~"ioSy instructing them TO put the sys-
az INTO effect on the nsXt pay day In
s.o~er month 1t is expected that branch
- onices will be established in the other
~, &c pay Office In the Municipal Building
\, az Dc at the south end OF the second
Nj NJ There are $500 employees In the
psl Building They Will 60 to the
!, :. omce in relays. and will be paid OIL
rate ~ about 00o an hour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
CARDINAL IS READY
TO SERVE COUNTRY
O'Connell Writes to President and
Governor on Eve of His
Departure for Rome.

Boston, April 25.-Before sailing to-day
for Rome TO make his apostolic visit TO
the Vatican, Cardinal O'Connell sent two
letters. one TO President Wilson at Wash
ington and the other to Governor Walsh,
saving he was about to leave according
TO arrangements made before the Next
can crisis. but that II his services should
be required he would return to his diocese
as soon as possible upon intimation.
The Cardinal was accompanied by Right
Rev. Monsignor NJ. j. Splaine, rector OF
the Cathedral OF the Holy Cross. and
Rev. Father Joseph F. Coppinger, Of
South Boston.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
FIRE MENACES TENEMENTS
Police Empty Houses During
Blaze in West Broadway.

Police reserves worked for some time
last night emptying tenement houses IN
the rear of a FIVE story building at $50
West Broadway, which was burned out
with a damage OF $4,000. The flames
threatened the tenements during most OF
the two hours the fire ragged.
elevated and streetcar traffic was tied
I'D from $50 until 7:S0 o'clock last even
ing in West Broadway, causing con-
eestion that badly hampered the firemen'
The big cigarette factory Of the Philip
Morris company was also threatened but
ESCAPED damage Battalion Chief Joseph
Martin was in charge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
ssad of Reading Road
stricken While on
Way to Office.
PHYSICIANS ANNOUNCE
HIS CONDITION GRAVE
usselv Known as Lawyer and
pailroad Man-Figured In
Big Coal Strike.

nv telegraph % Tho tribune
a.,.s,lnhia. April 2-George +. Baev.
as,rt o. the Philadelphia 4 Reading
e'cr,ss. was stricken on the street to-
ard ,o-nieht it is feared that he is
w,o'clock ,. m his physicians issued
a, solloving statement;
A, Poer had = severe gastric attack
"a shortly thereafter became uncon-
....ss WITH evidence or disturbance
!, -, Kidneys The illness is very
crave
-. Bser became an AZ o'clock, while
..ai.s from his home 20 his Office. as
=. hls custom. He became unconscious
"a vas carried into a tsilorlng shop.
EDWARD he was taken 60 his home In
A. AUTOMOBILES
~ Alfred Stcusel. Mr.. Baer's ply
"a, Who lives only few doors away.
,,.st his bedside Immediately. He told
..rspsper men that Mr.. Bser's condition
-. serious and that he was doubtful Of
re outcome
rreryhcdy IN e position 20 give infor-
.,,,s, shout Mr.. Baer was reuceut until
=. statement was made tonight.
Nsws o. Mr. Baer's sudden Illness was
shock 20 the railroad and financial
world
Always Walks 70 ofhee.
NJ. Rasr IS familiar ngure on the
s-s,,s q Philadelphia as he invariably
,,Ised 70 and nom his home in the
.ssionahle district and his Office. Al
,s,aEh ne was approaching seventy-two,
as associates considered him in the pest
q health and spirits.
vhns taking his usual walk this morn
X With q light overcoat thrown over
s.s arm. ne was seen by pedestrians. all
fvho-n knew him. to clutch at his heart.
rsrger few steps and fall
Ms Baer was summoned ny tele-
,hoae. and she was quickly at the side
r her stricken husband. She was accom-
,ssied by physicians. and in a few min
s,ss NJ. Baer was in bed in his own
hons
Fifty Years a Lawyer.
Tomorrow Mr.. Baer would have cele-
s-s,sd the fftieth anniversary OF his ad-
-iSion 70 the bar. OF which he has long
sssn recognized here as leader. To
hs country Mr.. Baer was known as a
-s,t railroad head. He got national fame
surng the big anthracite coal strike by
asserting on the witness stand that coal
z.ass were intrusted TO men who knew
fov 70 operate them by divine right"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
Forgot Change, He Drops Dead.
[From No Tribune CORRESPONDENT.

IFrOm The Irloune LoTresponaentT
Putnam Valley. n. Y, April &.-As
Isaiah Smalley. a war veteran. seventy
three years old, of this town, was alb
systematically leaving meat market to-
day without taking his money. the cashier
startled him by shouting Change,
hereg Smalley. turning quickly around.
fell dead from heart disease. He lived as
a recluse In the Civil War he served
four years in a New York volunteer in
fantry regiment and in the 10th New
York Heavy Artillery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
Coxev and IA on Their Way.

Pittsburgh, April 25.-In the face of a
driving rain, General" Jacob Coxey and
his army OF the common veal, fourteen
men. to-day marched out OF Sewickley.
a suburb. on their way TO Washington.
Police announced that the army must
keep moving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
WILSON RESTORES CONSUL
Puts Newark Man Removed in
1897 Back on Eligible List.

Washington, April 25.-President VIII
son by executive order to-day placed
John r., Savage. OF Newark. n. j.. for
mer consul at Dundee. Scotland, on the
eligible consular service list.
Savage was summary removed" I'm
1897. To-day's order said 1T appears
from the records that Mr.. Savage's Office
was in excellent order" when he was re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
Fire Causes 100000 Loss.

Chester, Penn. April 25.-Fire swept the
plant of the Federal Steel Company and
the Harris Chemical Company on the
Delaware River front here to-day, caus-
ing a loss OF $4,000. Six fremen sere
injured. two seriously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-26
Fine and Jail for Speeder.

FOR speeding an automobile on River
side Drive, George w. Brundage chauf-
feur 10 E. 8. Williams, OF tho United
States Rubber Company. was yesterday
nned 500 and sent 10 the workhouse Tor
.,centv DAYS bv Ma gistrate Ten Evck
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-13
LIEUT.. POST KILLED
FLYING FOR RECORD
Shot Clear Of Hydroaerop|ane
by Engine Explosion.

San Diego. CAL, Feb. 10.-Lieuten.
ant II. B. Post. First Aero Corps, u.
S. A.. was instantly killed by a fall
OF 500 feet in a hydro-aeroplane. About
$50 feet from, the surface of the bay
Lieutenant Post was seen to shoot
clear of the machine. 1t was said by
watchers that the engine exploded. i.
Lieutenant Post was flying for an
altitude record. He had the reputa
tion of being the best aviator in the
army camp on North Island, across
the bay from San Diego.
The death is the sixteenth in the
government aviation service since tx.
periments were begun at Fort Myer
in 1908. Thirteen fatalities In the
army, one in the navy and the death
OF two army instructors who were
civilians make up the total
In aviation the world over approxi-
mately 435 persons have met death
since 1908. eleven having been killed
during the present year.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-13
Chancery Sale.

In pursuance and by virtue OF decree of the
Circuit Court for the County of Shlawassee,
State OF Michigan, In Chancery made aud
entered on the 29th day of Decemner A ID.
1913 in certain cause therein pending. where
In Valentine otokoe Is complanaut and Eslella
A. Parker. Arthur b. Wood, Juna A. Wood
and Cha, ton j Thomas are defendants.
Notice is hereby given. that 1 shall sell at
public auction to the highest bidder at the
front door OF the court house la the city OF
Corunna, Michigan (that neing the place OF
holding the Circuit Court for said County, OF
Saturday the 2lst day OF March A ID. 1914, at
ten O'Clock In the forenoon, the following
described property, viz: All those certain
pieces or parcels of land situate in the City of
Corunna, County of Shiawassee and State of
Michigan. described as follows:
Lots eight 49,, nine 90 and twelve (l2) In
block thirty 900 In the CITY OF Corunna. Shia-
wassee County, State OF Michigan. according
to the recorded plat of the Village now City or
C0rurna.
Dated February 9th, 1914.
NEIL K. WALSH,
Circuit Court Commissioner,
Shiawassee County, Michigan.
FITZPATRICK & PIERPoNT.
Solicitors for Complainant,
Owosso Michigan.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-13

AMELIA READ THE LINES OVER AND OVER.
knitted cap made q brilliant fash of
color as she ran up the steps Of Mr.
Wares shop and opened the door.
Mr.. Ware, having dismissed his last
customer, hurried forward to meet her.
81 want some drawing pencils.
please" said Milly, approaching the
glass case.
valentines"
Milly's breath came faster as the
tender missives stared her In the face
IT forgot 1t was st. Valentines day.
she murmured. with an odd little laugh.
when | was n young man girls
didn't forget st. Valentines day." said
Mr.. Ware reprovingly.
Nfiuy laughed lightly. There are so
many things to think about" she apol-
ogized Then. having purchased her
pencils, she fingered, looking over the
valentines. If she had not quarreled
with Harry--why. she would undoubt-
edIy be selecting a valentine for him
and he would send her some ridicu-
lousy sweet remembrance OF the day
and she would pretend that sne couiu
not guess the sender.
1T isn't too late to buy some now.
Miss MilIy." wheedled Mr.. Ware across
the counter "'Tain't Valentines day
till tomorrow
"I'll take some of these cute little
hearts" said Milly. i've quite forgot
ten my sisters children"
While Mr.. Ware slipped the hearts
into envelopes ready for. direction.
Mnly lowered over dainty satin val
entine on which was painted wreath
of forgetmenots. and within the wreath
was a verse lettered in gold;
Though bitter pride holds us apart
Thy image fingers in my heart
It seemed to he n verse written Tor
estranged lovers. Milly Telfords heart
beat quickly as she took out her purse
and paid for the white satin valentine.
She evadcd Mr.. Wares kindly, quiz
zicaI glance as she FASTENED from the
place. Up Ia her o4n little room at
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1914-02-13
PERFECT CONFIDENCE.
owosso People Have Good Reason
for Complete Reliance.

Do you know how
To find relief from backache;
To correct distressing urinary ills;
To assist weak kidneys?
Many people in this vicinity know
the way.
Have proved their worth in many
tests.
Here's st. Johns testimony.
8. e Weatherby, 1T Floral Ave,
st. Johns, Mich says II know Doan' 8
Kidney Pills are good remedy. 1 had
occasion to use them about a year ago
for lame back and pains across my
loins, Doan's Kidney Pills acted prompt
ly in relieving the lameness and remov-
ing the aches pains, 1 have had no
trouble from my back or kidneys since. T"
For sale by all dealers Price 80 cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doans-a and
take no other Adv