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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-19
Odd Discrepancies Turn
Up in Records of
Danger Line"
WEIGHT AND HEIGHT
CURIOUSLY VARY
Reichardt Shrinks Two Inches
Oliver Measures More,
but Weighs Less.

Interest in yesterdays proceedings
before the State Civil Service Commits
sion as to the conduct OF the mu-
nicipal board centred IN the re-weigh-
ing and re-measuring of so-called
danger line" candidates for the police
force.
The re-weighing and re-measuring
was done by Joseph Rudy, clerk in
the physical bureau Of the local COM
mission, who had taken the previous
records, but was conducted in the pres
ence Of representative of Frank Moss,
special deputy Attorney General.
Candidates for the Police Depart
ment are required TO meet "A minimum
height and weight requirement of
feet ~ inches and 40 pounds. For
every additional inch a proportionate
increase in weight of five pounds is ex-
acted.
The weight tests taken yesterday are
regarded by the state commission RS
especially significant, in view of the
fact that the candidates were weighed
with all Of their clothing on, except
their coats, shoes and stockings, in
stead of stripped, as is necessary in the
regular examination. In spite of this
several striking discrepancies were dis
covered in the records.
Eleven so-caled danger line" cases
were examined. They were Frederick
Reichardt, of 149 East SD St; Edwin
b. Beckman, of Queens; John W. Veit,
of 564 48th ST., Brooklyn; Felix L. Nc
Kenna, of 76s German Place, Brook
lyn; Daniel W. Christie, of 46l 26th
ST., Brooklyn; Louis Oliver, of Bay 35th
st. and Cropsey av., Brooklyn; Harry
Steinhardt, Of 2l62 Bathgate av.,
Brooklyn; Thomas A. Mulholland, of
438 East l59th ST.. Jacob Katz, Of 1854
De Kalb av, Brooklyn; Edwin F. De
vine and Francis A. Ulschmid, Of 242
Court st.. Brooklyn.
Although Rudy testified on Tuesday
that all danger line cases were re-
weighed and re-measured by Dr. War
bassc, the chief medical examiner for
the local commission, these candidates
testified yesterday that their weight
and height measurements had been
taken by Rudy alone.
A few of the discrepancies discov-
erred in the records taken yesterday, as
compared with previous examinations,
are sufficient TO illustrate the scope OF
the tests made.
Frederick Reichardt was recorded as
6 feet ga inches in height on Deem
Der 10, 1913. and III pounds in weight.
He was rejected, his weight not being
commensurate with his height. On
March last he was re-examined, and
was found to be 6 feet 2is inches and
10 pounds in weight and was passed.
Yesterday his height was found to be
6 feet a inches. II was pointed out
that the candidate had evidently shrunk
two inches in eleven months, since MS
first examination.
Louis Oliver was rejected in Deem
Der for light weight, his recorded
height and weight being feet Z y
inches and 1886 pounds. In March he
was re-examined by Rudy and passed
at , feet 8 inches and 40 pounds. In
each of these tests he was stripped for
weighing. Yesterday he tipped the
beam at only 1856 pounds with most Of
his clothing on, and the measuring rod
showed him to be 5 feet $40 inches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-19

Persons who enjoy the Lyle memo
rial chimes at Tenahy, y. j., had their
innings before Nice-Chancellor Lewis
at Jersey City yesterday. when the
hearing OF the application Of Mrs.
Alice II. Bailey for an Injunction to re-
strain the ringing Of the bells was
continued.
Mrs. LYLE. who had the chimes placed
in a tower on the Knickerbocker Road
AZ a cost Of more than $4,000. was the
nrincipal witness. She asserted that
tbov we're rung in memory Of her nus
band who used 20 love chimes and
thought a great deal OF Happy Land,
y.here Mrs. LYLE brings children from
the city in summer. Only one very
nervous man. who Jumps when a pin
drops" ever expressed any objection 70
the ringing OF the bells 10 ner' MIS-
Also a defender Of the bells was
Professor Frank j. Pike, Of the depart
ment Of medicine, Columbia University
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-19
TEN BOYS DIE IN
INSTITUTION FIRE
Florida State Reform School for
White Lads Burns, with
Loss of 100000.

Tampa, Fla, Nov. l8.-Ten inmates
Of the state reform school for white
BOYS at Mariana, Fla, lost their lives
to-day in a fire which destroyed the
dormitories at the institution ne
property loss is estimated at more thah
100000
Eight of the dead have been identi-
fed. They are Earl Morris, Joseph
Weatherbee, Clifford Jeferds, Louis
Hanfr. Louis Fernandez, Walter Fisher,
Waldo Drew and Clarence Darrott.
According to Mariana dispatches re-
ceived here, the origin of the ire has
not been determined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-19

legitimate contractors who we're willing
to comply with the law, basing their
bids upon their ability to prevent the
law from being enforced either by the
Public Service Commission or by our
courts. In the statement attributed 70
the chairman of the Public Service
Commission that the Public Service
Commission proposed to do something
to alleviate the situation, it is proposed
to make some test case. IL seems to
me that such statement. if made, IS IN
consistent with the desire and the duty
of all public officials to enforce not no,
only the letter but the spirit Of the
law"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-19

West Side Club. He took his law
course in New York University and was
admitted 10 the bar in 1892.
Following a conference with Frank
VI. Williams, elected State Engineer and
Surveyor, Mr.. Whitman let II be known
that all Of the elected officials would
consult with him in making up their
appointment states This is only for
The purpose Of bringing about team
work in the administration.
Egburt f. Woodbury.. Attorney Cen
eral-elect. and Representative Luther
Mott. Of Oswego, were among the call
ers on the new Governor. Eugene M.
Travis, the new controller, has an ap-
pointment for a conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-19
Peabody Estate to Daughter.

The will Of Or. George L. Peabody,
one Of the foremost physicians Of New
York, who died on October 30 at New
mort. X. l., was fled In the Surro-
gates Court yesterday. Or. Peabody's
wife had predeceased him, and he left
his entire estate FOR the maintenance
and education of his daughter. Helen
Arden Peabody, who on her reaching
the age Of twenty-one shall receive the
entire income OF the estate for life
with the power Of disposal by will.
DR.. Peabody added a codicil in which
he gave the income from $1,000 OF his
estate to Louise NJ. Lemp, for life, for
her devotion to the welfare and inter
ests of the testator's daughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-19
Famous Lawyer Soldier
First Official Named
by Whitman.
WAS STRONGLY URGED
nv NATIONAL GUARD
,ro,hp~Sroon and Wood, Chiefs
Of United States Army Wrote
Hioa Recommendations.

-.lo-. Louis ". Stotcsbury will
49,. or-.6ier General Henry De
,r... Nam -tou ne sGutant general ana
nj la, Governors stgf. The Sc
80, w.. announced asst night IL Is
~ s-. appointment Governor-eIec'
,vt..r,.- hus decided upon
81, Whitman hopes 90 be able TO an
-s "a, sixteen other members Of
.ts stas b,fore the end Of the week.
IN -bt .ro tcatOus and suggestions
=. .bs -,si.ons have been turned over
20 Cc.one. S.otcsbuf ~
~. rc.ernor-eleCt wishes 90 estao-
rsb precedent that appointment TO
-. --r...or's STAFF comes as "a reward
~ .,-s-.-r ously good military ser
~ every commander Of s. regiment
....,'.- .~.t Of the service has been
49, b.. recommend one Of his officers.
T. b.. -rtat satisfaction 90 me,
...t N~ Whitman. Chat m the APP
--,.r--s-, OF personal friend as a
s.~,S.- OF my Official family ] am Sc
.....- IN officer well qualified, m the
t-,,i5~ of sI concerned. Tor the duties
~ ,4,rtsrt general ! trust that the
-rc.-.,cl militia OF thc state Will rec
o-~.-, ir Oh. appointment am evidence
u md keen interest in lis welfare and
s.s,~s 70 msirtaiu It's highest trad'-
lions.
Friends for Twenty Years.
ar have known Colonel Stotesbury
;-,,,are.v tor about twenty years.
While. Of course. have been familar
,5,b his career as a lawyer, ! am not
qualified 20 judge OF his htness from
,,T;.e~v standpoint for the position OF
.s;rtsr. general. have. therefore,
800 The opinions Of officers IN the
regular army and the national guard
No having been familiar with his
vors. are. ] .hink. best qualihed TO ad-
wise me. C-,
OPyar. Of the national guard, the
strongest commentator OF Colonel
S.5.esbury work as inspector general
during the last two years. Colonel
aD,'etor. of the 9Th Regiment, Of
Which Colonel Stotesbury was mem
ber for more than ttteen years. speaks
II the highest terms Of his soidlerly
efficiency and executive ability.
"From January 20 May Of the present
vssr he was member Of O committee
Of the War Department on the prepara-
t;o- Of regulations governing the mus
INf1I ...t .NA'A 90 So fANN " +'-'
and volunteer troops.
"Maior General Wotherspoon, Chief
Of staff Of the United States army,
wrote letter highly recommending
The vork o. Colonel Stotesbury, who,
Ne said. had brought 10 his committee
work s complete understanding. OF
al legal questions involved. clear
Comprehension as 10 the line Of de
rs-catior between the state and fed
,-sl governments in the control Of
each over the organized militia. and,
finally. q broad-minded view as TO the
needs OF the nation In war.
His Agreeable Personality.
at is needless for me TO tell you
Be added. that his agreeable person
atty makes him q man with whom It
Is pleasure 20 transact business.
az have found him to be a man Of
broad intelligence and constructive
sbilitv.' wrote Major General Wood,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-19

and fully imbued with the desirability
Of improving the militia and establish
ing the closest relations between u and
the regular army
Colonel Stotesbury comes Of mill
tary ancestors. His father was an Off
Ger i'm the United States navy during
the Civil War. and with Colonel Cush-
ing planned ard carried out that heroic
expedition which destroyeS the rebel
ram Albemarle AZ Plymouth, y. {.
"He entered the national guard as q
private in F Company, 18th Regiment. IN
1891. and served through every grade
10 captain. in 1905. He was appointed
in 1909 an aid on the STAFF Of Gov
ernor Hughes, and three years later
he was commissioned lieutenant colonel
in the inspector generals department
AT the school Of application for OIL
GERS. established at PeckskiN IN Au-
gust of this year. Colonel Stotesbury
was detailed as instructor Of military
law. He has received the state twenty
wear decoration and the 7th Regiment
ffteen-year cross Of honor for long and
faithful service. He is companion
Of the first class Of the Military Order
Of the Loyal Legion Of the United
States. and q companion Of the Naval
Order Of the United States; member
Of Lafayette Camp OF the Sons Of Vet
Grams and Of the Military Service In
stitute Of the United States.
Is a Church Deacon.
Colonel Stotesbury is a member Of
the board of deacons and Of the con-
sistory Of the Collegiate Church. he
is the president of the Alumni Asso-
citation Of Rutgers College, Of the
Duchess County Society and OF the
Republican Organization Club Of the
18th Assembly District, and is a mem
Der Of the University Club, the Repub-
lican Club, the West End Association,
the Delta Epsilon Fraternity and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-19
Greenwich knights to Dance

The event Of the winter in Old Green
wich Village will be held tomorrow
evening at the Amsterdam Opera
House. in the form of the annual en-
tertainment and reception of Green
witch Council Knights of Columbus.
The council has recently opened a new
clubhouse in West 18th st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-19
Sleuths to Answer Fire Calls,

Fire Commissioner Adamson has
written a letter to Police Commissioner
Woods asking that detectives respond
to all fire alarms, owing to the increas-
ing number Of incendiary fires IN New
York. These fires, Commissioners Ad-
amson attributes to business depres-
sion which affects certain lines OF
trade and employment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-19
TWO PROBES BEGIN
IN LOFT-RUSH FUND
Civil Service and Grand
Jury Both Seek for
Truth of Appeal.
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington, Nov. ls.-Simultaneous-
ly with the announcement that the fed
eral grand jury in New York would
to-day begin an inquiry into the send
ing of letters asking for campaign con-
tributions from the employees of Port
Surveyor Rush's Office came the an
nouncement from the Federal Civil Ser
vice Commission here that 10 also has
begun an investigation Of the same
charges.
Just what form the investigation Of
the Civil Service Commission is tax
ing was not disclosed by John 4. Me-
Tihenny. president of the commi ssion.
He declared, however that the inyestI-
CATION would be thorough and that the
charges would be sifted 20 the bottom.
President McIihenny said that no in-
formation az 20 the results Of The I'M
vestigation would be given ont until all
testimony had been taken and had been
passed upon by the commission ITSELF
He said that this was In accordance
with the rules of the commission,
which were such that under no cir
cumstances would any information be
given out until the commission was
ready 70 announce its decision.
lie also said that he did not know
how long the investigation would last
or when the decision Of the commission
could be expected, and it had not pro-
ceeded far enough yet 70 determine
whether the inquiry would be a long
or a short one.
-Four witnesses were heard yesterday
nv he federal grand jury which is in
vestigating the Surveyor Rush cam
pairn contribution letter case. As the
grand jury sits only between IL a. m.
and / p. m. the time was consumed IN
the examination Of four men.
The names Of the witnesses were not
divulged By Gordon Auchincloss, As
sistant United States Attorney, who
is conducting the case for the govern
ment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-19
CONTRACTORS TO
FIGHT FOR ALIENS
Continued from page 1

vice Commission said the alien labor
clause was inserted in every subway
contract and the commission had no
alternative TO abrogating the contra t
when it was demonstrated that the
clause was being violated.
The rush of subway workers 20 be-
come naturalized continued in the New
York and Bronx County courts yester-
day. II was estimated tnat 300 ap-
piled for first papers in The Brohx
and a third more than that IN New
York County.
Gill Saws Trade Loses.
John Gill. of the Bricklayers' Union
gave out the following statement last
night:
III there are $4,000 aliens working
on the subway, such condition is
scandal. Every citizen knows VINO
these aliens are. Mostly foreigners,
whose way Of living makes 1t lmpos-
sible for the labor man who tries o.
conform with the standard American
citizenship. 20 compete with him. Ihese
aliens do not intend and never nave
intended TO become American citizens.
The alien will work for 81 % to 81 ID
a dav. In fact, anything that he can get
From this wage, the 'rake-of' Of the
padrone is paid. The amount of money
lost to the American business man anc
American resources by the remigra-
ton of these aliens cannot be esu-
mated. but it is safe TO assert that
$4,000 900 a year will not cover 1t.
"As TO the contractors. II 10 not
true that they were not aware OF TINS
law. Their contract with the city CON
tanned the express provisions that
every provision Of the labor law must
be complied with, upon the ta!lure Oh
which the contract must be volded.
There has been much corruption;
Certain contractors with great poiltica,
irfuence have purposely underbid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-11-19
His Agreeable Personality.

at is needless for me 10 tell you,
be added. that his agreeable person
atty makes him q man with whom It
Ss pleasure 20 transact business
al have found him to be a man Of
broad intelligence and constructive
sbility.' wrote Major General Wood,
Evening journal., 1914-06-15
PORT PENN NEWs NOTEs.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
PORT PENN, Del. June 15.-Tht
NJ. E. Sunday school gave an elab-
crate program at their Children's
Day services last evening
Harvey Moore has been employed
by the government as inspector, near
Marcus Hook, Pa.
There was no service at the Pres
byterian Church on Sunday. as the
Rev. DR.. Milligan IS away
Mrs. Orland Kershaw has returned
from a visit Of several weeks with
friends in Camden, n. Mrs. Noah
Johnson and Mrs. Joseph Beale are
visiting relatives in WilmingtOn-Mr
George Webb is on a two-weeks' visit
with her daughter in Philadelphia
Mrs. !. G. EastOn ,was in Newport
last week, a guest at the wedding OF
relative-Mr. and Mrs. John Brady
and children, of Philadelphia, visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Faunce last week
Mrs. Mary Collins has returned
from a visit with relatives at New
Castle-The Rev. and Mrs. George H.
Van Note have their daughter, Mrs
Donelson. Of Comden. y. j. for a vis-
itor
Evening journal., 1914-06-15
nREAKs LEG BIZ FALL

Special To THE EVENING JOURNAL
MIDDLETOWN, Del, June l5-Jay
Alfree, lad living near Middletuwn
was thrown from his horse on Saturday
afternoon aud broke Ills leg
Mrs. Charles a. Ritchie and daugh-
ter Margaret spent Saturday and sun.
day with Miss lkssic 5. Anderson.
while Master Charles Ritchie spent the
time with Master Frank Now hortle.
Mrs William a. Connellee entertain
ed number Of friends az cards on
Friday afternoon at her home here.
with five hundred and bridge. The win
ners OF prizes at five hundred were
.urs. George V. Peverley and Mrs. Boyd
Mccoy OF Summit Bridge. and the
bridge winners were; Miss May Holten,
Mrs. Howard A. Pool and Miss Mary
Hutehin
Mrs. Ida r. McCr0nc, who was for
a number Of Nears seacher in the
public schools here. and now resident
Of Baltimore. is visiting at the home
Of Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank McWhorter
Mr.. and Mrs William M. Nansant Of
Wilmington were over Sunday visitors
with Mrs. Nansani's parents NIr. and
Mrs. Alfred Green
Evening journal., 1914-06-15
RECIMENTAL OFFICERS
IN CAMP This Week

Beginning this morning tie regimen
tai ield and staff officers of the First
Infantry Organized Militia Of Delaware
went into camp Of instruction on tie
State Riae Range below New Castle.
The instructor at the camp Is First Lieu
tenant Elyid Hunt, q. S. A.. who last
week was instructor al the camp OF the
line and battalion officers.
The tents used by the officers last
week We're left standing ana everything
was Ia readiness for the officers when
they moved in this morning Most OF
the officers were present this morning
ready to take up their duties.
Captain Joseph G. Lawson has been
detailed rs camp qnartermasser The
senior officer present will assume com
mand Of the camp This will be either
Colonel Townsend or Lieutenant Col
oncl Simon +. Dohcrty.
This morning at 8 o'clock there was
conference between all the officers and
Lieutenant Hunt relative TO the purpose
and scope OF the weeks work. This was
followed BY sabre exercise. signals
and commands and how 10 perform each.
This afternoon there will be instfue-
tions IN practical map reading and this
evening class in map manenvering,
q. n. Dillon, clerk Of City Council
who i the regimental adiutant. will at.
tend the camp this week. Council has
granted him weeks leave OF absence
for this purpose.
Evening journal., 1914-06-15
FAME MIpeETs SHOW FEATHER.

Last Saturday morning the Fame
Midgets failed to appear at the
grounds Of the St. Andrews Boys
Club team for the game scheduled
between The teams. II seems that the
Midgets must have heard that the St.
Andrews had strengthened their team
during the week and rather than take
a bad defeat decided to loose the
game by the forfeit route.
On Saturday week the Fame Mid
gets defeated ST. Andrews 3 to / and
the St. Andrews manager has had his
men out several times during the
week rounding them into form for the
battle for Saturday Because of the
failure Of the AIidgets to show up,
st. Andrews had to content them
selves N a game with the St. An
drews' second team, this team having
Just been formed The second team
Dut up a good fight and the game
went zen inrings before the first team
won.
st. Andrews have now won 8 and
lost games and are very anxious to
book games for any morning after
June 20 with any 15-year-old team in
the city Send challenges to Manager
George NJ Grier, No. ia West Thir-
teenth street. CITY.
Evening journal., 1914-06-15
Must Strengthen American
Team to Save Polo Cup
BY FRED ]. MII.SON.


Stan Correspondents Of Uuitcd Press
NEW YORK. June l5-Apprehen
siNe that Americas chances or keep
ing the Westchester international
polo trophy on this side OF the wanr
would go aglimmering in tomorrow
game II the American lineup was The
same as Saturday, tine Polo Associa-
ton was expected today to make a
radical shift
Bitter gossip was flying in polo
circles as to tile absolute failure OF
the American team to play together
against the British winners. Rene IA
Montague, especially, was believed al
most certain TO be dropped from the
four waen today's announcement Is
made of these who VIII try 20 stem
the tide Of defeat tomorrow AZ
Meadowbrook The reported line-up
of the new team is: Lawrence Water
bury, No. j. ]. NJ Waterbury, No. 2
Malcolm Stevenson. No. 3, and
Deyereux Milburn, back
From the manner in which the two
Waterburys and Milburn played IN
Saturdays game the new arrange
ment gives promise OF effectiveness
Larry waterbury played brilliant
game, aI forward. He had dash ard
snap. His brother, Monte Water
bury, fed to the No. but la Mon
tagne was erratic though dashing,
and little was accomplished Milburn
PLAYED his own game, There was no
cohesion, no team play and when
Major Barrett, the British champion
fed the ball through to Tomkinson
and Cheape, no Larry Waterbury was
there to oppose their rush and TO
protect Americas goal
Investigation was reported certain
today into the prevalence Of ticket
spectators at the opening game and
precautions were expected to be taken
to prevent hawking of tickets as was
then done. Scores of complaints
have reached the polo committee OF
selling of seats.
Four to one on England to win
the International Polo trophy was the
odds today on the Curb and in polo
circles, but comparatively little
money was put up even at those top
heavy figures.