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Evening star., 1914-04-17
SEES NO BENEFITS
IN A FREE CANAL
Welding Ring Argues for Re-
peal of Panama Tolls Ex-
emption Clause.
OPPOSES SHIP SUBSIDIES
AS A MATTER OF POLICY
Appears Before Executive Commit
tee Representing New York
Chamber of Commerce.

Welding Ring a member Of the eNecu-
tive board of the chamber of commerce
of New York today argued i'll favor of
the repeal of the exemption Of the Amer
lean coastwise vessels at the hearing on
the repeal bill before the Senate inter
oceanic canals committee lie declared
that he was opposed to the exemption on
the ground that it was a subsidy, and
said he thought large number of the
chamber of commerce members also op-
posed the ship subsidy.
IN answer to questions propounded oy
Senator Brstow of Kansas. who opposes
the repeal bill. Mr.. Ring said that ne
thought the general public. the consuln-
ers and shippers of goods. would not
benefit from the toll exemption. Mr.. Ring
said that the ship companies would make
all they could out of the traffic through
the Panama canal and that the railways
would not be compelled to reduce rates
across the continent, or very slightly.
Mr. Ring was asked why the American
merchant marine did not develop in over
seas trade. and what remedy he would
suggest for this failure of American ship
ping to develop. He said that he was
opposed to a ship subsidy, and that he
would recommend changes in the Ameri-
can navigation laws.
Evening star., 1914-04-17
May Go to Supreme Court.

In the event that new trial is again
denied by the highest tribunal of the
state, it is believed the motion filed yes
terday for annulment of the conviction
well, if necessary, be carried to the Su-
preme Court at Washington. This motion
alleges that in violation of the Consti-
tuition of the United States. Judge L. S.
Roam, who presided at Franks trial. ad-
vised counsel for the defendant not to
allow the prisoner to be present in court
when the verdict was returned. This ac-
ton. the motion states, was founded on
fears that physical violence would result
to Frank should he be acquitted.
Attorneys for Frank We're quoted today
saying that the report of William j.
Burns, who investigated the murder at
the instance of the prisoners friends
probably would be placed in their hands
before the hearing on April %
Evening star., 1914-04-17
For Free Competition.

7 would have the laws changed SO
that American ship owners could enter
into competition with foreign ship OWL
ers in the matter of employment OF
officers and men. / would permit them
to employ their men on the same wage
scale as paid by the foreigners"
Would you permit the employment
of foreigners on American vessels as
officers. if you could not get an Ameri-
can officer at $40 a month";" asked Sen
ator Bristow.
Yes. I would permit unrestrained
competition was the reply. Il think
that many members of the chamber of
commerce feel as ! do
Mr.. Ring told the committee that the
New York Chamber of Commerce a
year ago had gone on record by
vote of 333 to in favor of the re-
peal of the exemption of tolls to
American coastwise vessels passing
through the canal. This vote was taken
at the time of Senator Roots appeal
to the Senate to repeal the exemption.
and the chamber had authorized at that
time the sending of representative to
Washington to lay it's views before con-
OreSsiopal commiffeeS
Evening star., 1914-04-17
LITIGATION IS PLANNED
TO SAVE LIFE OF FRANK
Alleged Slayer of Mary Phagan
Not Executed Today, as
Scheduled.

ATLANTA. Ga. April 1.-THE execu,
ton of Leo NJ. Frank for the murder of
Mary Phagan, which had been set for
noon today, will at least be delayed many
months by the action of attorneys yes
terday, in the opinion of legal authorities
here. 1t was pointed out today that a
tedious process of litigation, which may
include a decision by the Supreme Court
of the United States, will now be neces-
sary before the last recourse to save the
convicted. factory superintendent's life
has been exhausted.
1t was generally expected that of the
two motions filed by Franks attorneys
in superior court Yesterday, that asking
a new trial on ground of newly discovered
evidence would be first pressed for action.
If, after arguments April 80. this motion
is denied. appeal probably will be taken
TO the supreme court of Georgia. which
already has affirmed the lower court in
denying a new trial on previously sub
mitted evidence.
Evening star., 1914-04-17
WEATHER:

Fair and warmer tonight: Sat
urday partly cloudy and warmer; !;
moderate south winds.
FULL REPORT ON PAGE SEVENTEEN.
Evening star., 1914-04-17
Other Waterways Free.

in a series of questions Senator Bris-
tow drew from Mr.. Ring admissions that
no tolls are charged for the use of other
government improved waterways by
American coastwise vessels; that no
foreign vessels are. permitted to enter
our coastwise trade. and that he would
not have the laws relating to our coast
wise trade changed.
Mr.. Ring told the committee he would
oppose opening the Panama canal free
of tolls. to the vessels of all the world
Senator O'Gorman called Mr.. Rings at
tention to the fact that the Merchants
Association of New York, with a mem
bership of about 1000, had acted over
whelmingly in favor of the tolls exemp-
ton for American vessels.
Mr. Ring was asked if he would charge
tolls on the Erie canal on the Mississippi
river and the 500 canal. where millions
of dollars had been spent by state and
federal government. He declared they
were domestic enterprises and the Pana-
ma canal was worldwide enterprise
This distinction, he said. made 1t advis-
able to charge tolls through the Panama
canal and not on the other waterways
mentioned.
Membership Analysed.
Senator Myers asked Mr.. Ring if it
were not true that J. J.. Morgan had
been member of the Chamber of Com
merce of New York, and whether other
American financiers interested in rail-
roads and shipbuilding enterprises in
foreign countries also were not members
Mr.. Ring replied that Mir. Morgan had
been a member. that railroad men were
members. and that he had no doubt ship
builders both domestic and foreign. We're
members
You have members who own coast
wise vessels, also suggested Senator
owen of Oklahoma
"Oh, yes. we have practically every
trade and industry represented in the
chamber. was the reply.
Col. George Goethals has been sum
moned before the committee to testify in
the economic feature of the Panama tolls
exemption for coastwise vessels. He is
expected to favor repeal. The colonel
was asked to come at the request of
Senator Simmons, but may not reach here
before April "a. the date set for the clos
ing OF the hearings. In that event Sena-
tor Simmons will not ask for an extern
sion of the hearings. but will either re-
quest that Col. Goethal's testimony be in
corporated in the record or presented on
the floor OF the Senate.
Evening star., 1914-04-17
Again Yesterday

The Star printed more ad-
vertising than the three
other Washington news
papers combined.
Evening star., 1914-04-17
M,rchel Questions Assailant.
Mr.. Folks Injuries.

The questioning was still in progress
when Mr.. Polk was removed to the New
York Hospital His face. chin and neck
were bandaged. and blood was still
pouring from his mouth when he en-
tered the ambulance surgeon said
that nearly all his lower teeth had been
knocked out and that the jawbone had
been pierced in two places.
Evening star., 1914-04-17
Found in Prisoners Pockets.

lC0Dtipued On Seventeenth Pagel
Evening star., 1914-04-17
Advertising Figures

Over 2 solid pages OF ad-
vertising more. than in the
other 3 papers comblnsd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-23
SENDS CHILDREN OUT,
THEN ENDS HER LIFE
Mothers Suicide by Gas DiscOv-
cred When Little Boys, Return
ing. Find Door Locked.

Two little boys. hand I'm hand. crying
in front Of the door OF an apartment
on the fourth floor of 20 Audubon ave
drew the attention Of Everson Parker. a
tenant. late yesterday afternoon. The
children told him they were tired and
hungry and that they had knocked nj
the door. but got no response.
Parker rang the bell. but thinking that
the children's mother had gone out FOR
moment. gave them some fruit and
told them TO wait Some time later as
ne was leaving the house. he found the
children I'm the same position before the
door. the younger hoy asleep. with his
head pilowed on the shoulder of his
brother
Parker returned 10 his apartment.
climbed out on the rear fire escape and
entered the locked apartment iy the
Kitchen window. He smelled gas and
telcphoued Tor policeman. lie and the
policeman broke IN the door of a bath
room and found Mrs. Clara Russell.
mother Of the children. dead ON the ioo..
Mrs. Russell had sent the children.
Ralston. eight years old and Raymond.
siN. out to play while she prepared for
death. Neighbors took care OF the little
brothers last night and sent for the
father. who was away on a business trip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-23
JEROME CONFIDENT
In CLIFFORD CASE
Talks to Youth Held for Murder
in Albany Jail and Says He
Has an Abb.
Ia reIegraph % The TrIhune !

Albany. April -. - William TraVeis
Jerome. who has been engaged 10 defend
Malcolm Clifford jr the Hudson youth
indicted for the murder Of Frank d..
Clutc. conferred for more than two hours
with inc ,oyn2 mau thi- afternoon az the
Alaauy county ia. Guforl' father was
prcseu,. Jerom. said he had no doubt
of the innocence Of the young man. who
would b. able 10 establish an alb.
"'To think that scventeen-year-old
boy. tenderly raised. whose record IS ab-
solutcy clean. could have been guilty OF
deliberately shooting stranger, and IN
the back Of the head ar that. for the
mere pittance he might have obtained
from his pockets. is altogether absurd
and impossible" said Jerome.
He denied that a woman was involved
with Clifford. Some horrible mistake
has been made. and we will he able to
clear the boys name" the father said.
District Attorney Alexander is still cor
fident that he has not made a mistake
in the arrest OF Clifford. He talked with
a young woman concerning the case At
his Office for more than an hour this
morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-23
MAYOR FOR SUNDAY BALL
Would Legalize Amateur Con.
tests. He Tells Delegation.

Mayor Mitchell said yesterday that II he
had his way he would lcgalize the playing
of baseball between amateur teams on
Sunday This statement was made TO a
delegation Of priests and others from
Brooklyn and Queens who called TO ask
him 10 give his consent 20 such games.
The Mayor replied that he would have
TO enforce the law. which prohibits Sun
day baseball but intended TO do it in a
reasonable way. He said he was thor
ouEhly in sympathy with permitting those
who were unable to get exercise on other
days TO participate IN baseball on Sunday.
He gave the impression that he would not
change the attitude that Mayor Gaynor
took on such matters. which was liberal
one.
The delegation. which was presented 10
the Mayor by Alderman Henry II. Cur
ran. was headed by Alderman Jesse u.
Moore. Of Brooklyn. Among others IN the
delegation were Father John j. }. smith
Of St Gregory's Roman Catholic Church.
W W Wallace. Charles Kelley y. g.
Strong, NJ Rosner. John Lutz and
Thomas Brennan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-23
NEW BANK ON WEST SIDE
Business Men Buy Branch 0
the Chelsea Exchange.

The Broadway branch of the Chelsea
Exchange Bank. which has been i'm eN-
istencc twelve years has been sold TO a
number of upper West Side business
men. and a charter for the new institu-
tion which is TO bc known as the Broad
way Central Bank. Is now on its way 10
this city from Albany.
The new bank will bc headed by Frank
Williams. vicc-presidcnt of the chelsea
Exchange Bank. and full list OF officers
and directors will be elected AT the first
meeting Of the stockholders OF the new
institution. TO be held toward the end OF
the month
The formal sale OF the branch was ef-
fected yesterday. ana Mr.. Williams. who
will be- president OF the Broadway Cen
trail Bank. said the new institution would
start with 200 dcpositors.
we are located IN the heart OF the
upper West side business and theatrical
section. and within radius OF few
blocks we have 10000 inhabitants TO draw
upon" said MIR. Williams
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-23
HINTS DIVORCE COLLISION
Court Withholds Thompson De
cree Referee Recommends.

Justice Greenbaun refused yesterday 10
confirm the report OF a referee recon-
nlendiug a decree OF divorce for Mrs. An
gclica McCoun Folowes Thompson from
Arthur @. Thompson. tho court renting
the report to the referee for the taking Of
further testimony. Mr.. Thompson is pres
idcnt OF The Henry G. Thompson Manu-
featuring Company. Of New Haven. and
head Of tho Klmball Company. The couple
have grown children.
Justice Grcenbaum wrote the following
memorandum in RENTING the report on
tho Thompson suit. 1T would seem that
the marriage relationship shall only be
sDndercd for a cause not brought about
by counivance OF COLLISION The court
should. before granting a decree OF d.
vorccmcnt. satisfy its conscience that the
plaintiff has acted in good faith"
Justice Grecubaum pointed ont that the
witness upon whom Mrs Thompson relied
did not state that ne had any prior ac-
quaintance with the defendant Thomp-
son fled an unyerihed answer 10 the UNI
verified complaint OF his wife. but he did
rot appear 10 defend the suit. the case
going practically by default
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-23
SCHOLARSHIPS ONLY
FOR COLLEGE COURSES
Glynn Vetoes Bill Extending
Last Years Law to Include
Professional Schools.

Albany. April Ex-Governor Glynn to-
day vetoed the Blauvet bill. which would
extend the giving OF state SCHOLARSHIPS
under the law Of 1913 10 students in pro-
fcssional schools. such as medicine. law.
dentistry and pharmacy. The scholarship
law OF last year restricted SCHOLARSHIPS
10 students who intended to enter colleges
TO pursue the standard courses.
The tendency throughout .he country
said the Governor. lis 10 encourage stu
dents TO complete college course before
beginning the study OF a professional
course The present scholarship law
therefore places emphasis on college edu-
cation. II was not intended that these
scholarships should be available for the
usual professional courses. The effect OF
this amendment therefore would he 10
destroy the purpose Of the state In the
original enactment Of the law"
The Governor said that to sign tho
Blauvolt bill would be IA backward step
In higher education as well as profcs.
sionaI standards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-23
WILSEY DEPLORES
INSPIRED ATTACKS
Tells Board of Education Manu-
facturers Are Behind School
Fire Hazard ClamOr.

In reply 10 assertions recently made In
a report by Charles G. Armstrong that
the schools were far from being safe in
time Of fire, Frank y. Wilsey. chairman
of the committee on buildings Of the
Board Of Education. told that body yes
terday that these "unwarranted attacks
sought 10 drive the board into the arms OF
certain manufacturers.
Mr. Wilsey said a conference was to be
held with Fire Commissioner Adamson to-
morrow to take up the subject OF formu-
lating set Of rules for school construc-
ton. with a view of limiting as far as
possible the chances of fire. lie said that
much had already been accomplished in
that direction. but a great deal more was
necessary. lie estimated the cost al
about 100000.
eve should proceed TO the accomplish
ment Of this work" he said. 'in co-ordi-
nation with the Bureau Of Fire Proven
ton and the Building Department. both
of which have jurisdiction. Neither should
we submit to being driven into the waiting
arms OF certain manufacturers by reason
Of these unwarranted attacks
Mr. Wilsey said the price Of metal
doors, trim and furniture had advanced
to an uuwarranted extent because OF
wide use.
The board received communication
from the Association OF Women Pruci-
pals OF the Public schools OF New Yorl,
City requesting that woman be made a
member Of the Board Of Superintendent
to mn a vacancy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-23
POLICE PUT ! A. NJ.
LID ON BROADWAY
Sudden Descent on Resorts
Causes CONSERVATION and
Several Arrests.

Dawn broke This morning on the dryest
Broadway in New York's history. Per
haps at tho moment of dawn Broadway
was as damp as ever. but during the dark
hours preceding daylight to-day There
was nothing to compare with the ardity
of the Great White Way. The oases were
locked mp tight as drum az I o'clock
this morning
a squad OF kill-ioys OF Inspector Dwy-
cr's staff started on their gloomy pill
grimage uptown as the clock was strik-
Ing T. Every cafe was entered and the
proprictors thereof told 10 put the pad
lock on within an hour There was no
chance for argument or persuasion. The
police meant what they said and proved
IT.
They proved it by making arrests In
1--WE Of the biggest cafes along the line
Walters, charged with violation OF the
excise law. were taken from Bib" Gal
laeher's. In Seventh ave: from the
Toxic, I'm West Goth st. from Rector $.
from the Garden Restaurant. at 5Oth ST.
and from the Pckin MI the prisoners
were locked UP and Immediately bailed
ont by their employers
The warrants were ISSUED By Magistrate
Ten Eyck yesterday.
In the panic that rcigned ~ tho arrival
OF tho police none could venture y guess
at the why Of the sudden snulfcr on
levity. but Il Is probable that all roads
VIII lead to-day to the Mayors office
ANA that Of Police Commissioner Wood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-23
BRONX MEN COMPLAIN
Will Ask Whittle to Improve
Conditions in Two Parks.

A meeting OF representatives OF all attn
letic clubs in The Bronx viii be held Al
the Pastime \. c. clubhouse, 1879 ST ana
Jerome ave, tomorrow evening III
o'clock 10 discuss plans to be called TO the
attention OF Park Commissioner white
for improving athletic conditions at Ma
combs Dam Park and at Van Cortlandt
Park.
The members OF the clubs complain that
tho Macomb's Dam Park track and infeld
are I'm bad condition and that dressing
room accommodations and electric light
ing for evening practice are necessary.
Al Van Cortlandt Park there IL no
dressing room accommodation excepting
that furnished by neighboring saloons.
The athletes feel that II these conditions
arc properly presented suitable accom-
modat!ons FOR track and field athletes will
be provided Nj Interested are invited 70
attend thc meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-23
SPRING FETE At ARMORf
Political Education Leasu'
Flower Festival Blooms.

Spring is here She arrived al p
Seventy-nrst Regiment armory yes'eIa
at . o'clock. and the big bare place 0lf
somed as the rose To Boz sure the move
are paper ones. bur the effect Is lu'
good AS If they were real ones. and pea
papcr they will bloom uufadme thro Z
tho period for which they are "ann
H.. three DAYS OF the spring iesu'.
which the League for Political Edl'au'
is celebrating there q.
The armory was opened 10 me ~.
IN fine afternoon. bul the formal peg
ming of the festival was in the eVel'-
A. 9.2o O'Clock there was ao"er Ga.
spoctacle-loS pretty girls dressed 10 ~
resent ample blossoms and roses
violets and tulips and lIIes-of-ihe-'aI'
Miss Ruth Helen Davis as 'p'' ~.
began the play with a poem ana
Elfrieda Uainsworth Miss pO '.''.
prever Edgar stewart md '.'-
Creiehton. rs shepherdess. WOW. -
sprite. a shepherd and sat'r' ION p.
The committee in charge o. ne 90. X
is ryert Jansen Wendell AIeNa"osI -. !.
MADDEN and George 81. sullivan No
q Mead is chairman of ine i0''
mittee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-23
LEONARD WON'T RESIGN
Action Delayed by Managers OF
Curb Market Association.

Because Of an interview with Franklin
Leonard. secretary Of the New York Curb
Market Association. in The Tribune last
week In which Mr Leonard condemned
trading IN Standard oil securities on light
margins. his resignation has been re
ques,ed by the board OF managers.
Tho managers al closed meeting last
Friday served notice on Mr. Leonard 70
resign. and AT the same time called on
him 10 refrain from discussing the matter
with any members OF tho curb associa-
ton A. q meeting Of the managers yes
tcrdsy Mr. Leonard's reply. which was in
tho form 4 fat refusal. was read. but IL
was voted not 10 put the communication
IN the minutes OF the meeting. An adj
jOurnmcnt was taken without taking any
action.
IN defending his action Mr. Leonard as
serted that he had the discretion Of dis
GUESSING curb market affairs with news
paper mon. and never before has this
right been questioned He contcndcd
that 10 was within his power 20 die
cuss condition. and that. Furthermore.
tho board Of managers had no right TO
demand his resignation except after fling
charges and an opportunity granted.
under the bylaws Of the curb associa-
ton 70 put in a defence.
4, became known last night that the
resolution calling for Mr. Leonard's rcsig-
nation was adopted by bare majority
ana was due 20 the absence Of some Of his
friends on tho board Of managers. The
secretary intends 10 distribute 10 all the
OF the curb association copy "
his refusal 20 resign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-23
SICSBEE IN FEAR
or SPANISH TRICKS
Rear Admiral Warns Sol
diers to Ware AmbusheS
in Mexico.
TELLS OLD GUARD
HE ABHORS WAR
Ex-Mayor Kline Installed as Ma
jor at Eighty eighth Anriver-
sary Celebration.

With the installation OF ex-Mayor Ar
dolph L. Kline as major memorial SER
vices In Grace Church, a parade up Fifth
avenue and a dinner at the Hotel Plaza.
the Old Guard yesterday afternoon and
evening celebrated the eighty-eighth ami
versary of its foundation.
More than two hundred Of the Old
Guard and their friends We're present at
the dinner. General Kline presided. and
the principal addresses We're made by
Rear Admiral Charles ID. Sissbee retireO
and Brigadier General X. X. Evans. The
admiral speaking on the navy, took oc-
casion 10 touch IN a general way on the
present Mexican crisis.
I'VE have what might be termed the
professional patriot in this country he
said ole shouts for war. but he does not
do anything for his country.
Il have learned to abhor war. ! do not
think we understand the temperament OF
those people in Latin America We do
not even speak their language. President
Wilson. however. Is entitled TO great
credit for holding off as long as he has,
but ! hope that the blockade IS 90 efiica-
cious that the army will not have TO 20 10
war. If it comes 10 war, | warn our men
10 beware of ambushes. The Spaniard is
tricky. and that is one of his favorte
tricks"
Brigadier General Evans made a plea
for the Army League. an organization
4
army and particularly for more field ar
tillcrv.
"The further you get away from war
the more the army is discredited," he
said An army cannot be organized
over night. The President touches a but
ton and the navy Jumps out. because the
navy is ready. The commander Of the
navy has the whole war tool chest at hts
disposal.
In the army the infantry division is
the corresponding fighting machine to the
navy. But let its general be killed and II
is hopelsss-it is like losing the queen I'm
"a game OF chess.
The japanese know tho game Of war.
They never lose a general Their gen
cral stands behind a rock with tole-
phone and runs the game
what We need I'm this country is n
more intelligent comprehension and COM
nonsense knowledge Of war and the
army. II is hard to get. because it can
not be learned in a school history. There
is not a single truth in any school MIS-
tory ever written"
Other speakers we're Major General I'd
win \. McAlpin, Brieadier General John
6. Eddy, Colonel Asa Bird Gardiner
Colonel j. Frank Suppleo and Commander
+. -. Stcdman