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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09
HELD AS OPIUM TRADER
Chinaman, Woman Customer
and Costly Drug Taken.

Chin Kce, proprietor of a Chinese res
taurant at Third avenue and 18th street
was arraigned In the Essex Market court
yesterday, charged with selling opium He
was held in 5000 bail by Magistrate Nc
Oaade for further examination. The po-
lice produced powder believed to he
opium. valued at more than 81 600, as an
exhibit
Lieutenant Schcrb and four detectives
or the East I'D street station made the
arrest Saturday night a well dressed
woman slighted from taNicab and en-
tered the restaurant, where the detectives
were in disguise. According to their
story. the woman went into Chin KEGS
private office and there received can
containing what is believed 10 be opium,
covered over with rice.
After srresting Chin Kee the detectives
also took the woman into custody, hold
ing her as a witness. She said her name
WA Miss May Irwin, twonty-four years
oid. OF No. 10 East 10th street Chin Zee
IS believed 20 be responsible for the dis
iribution OF the drug on the East Side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09

The sound OF hammer and saw was
heard in the big gymnasium i'll the base
ment OF Police Headquarters until late
Saturday night Half dozen carpenters
were busy with their tools. and when
they were finished large, circular,
raised platform was in the centre.
This morning furtive eyed, nervous
fingered, understood youth Will stand on
that platform, his shifty gaze searching
all about him and the stamp OF fear on
his face. Grouped all about the raised
platform will he standing masked men,
who will watch the wretched creature
on the platform through the Sits in their
silHen masks take note OF every move
he makes. every mannerism, every facial
and bodily characteristic. and jot down
notes in little booklets
Other men. some with the understood
jaw of the "stick-up" man, some with
the suavc manners and polished grace OF
the confidence" man and others with
the distinguishing characteristic OF half
hundred different trades in crime
will mount The platform submit TO the
same boring scrutiny and step down, TO
be succeeded by others of their ilk.
Ii is the lineup" of crooks at head
quarters. survival Of the days before the
late Mayor Gaynor decided 10 do away
with this police custom, which had been
feared by crooks all over the country
for years There was rejoicing IN the
underworld when Gaynor abolished the
lineup" and there was fear when
Mayor Mitchell last Wednesday approved
of Commissioner Mckay's plan TO restore
the old order OF things.
Perhaps never before in the history Or
the city have the streets been so overrun
with crooks Of all KINDS as during the
last three or four years since the passing
Of the lineup The men Of the under
world realized that without this means
of identifying them for future reference
the best detectives in tho city would be
at least seriously hampercd. If not pow
orless
Mayor Mitchell. flushed with the am
bition that is part of youth has an
nounccd that he will rid the City OF New
York OF gunner" burglars, gangsters
and disciples Of the lesser crimes. lie
began by letting the word 80 out to the
members C the Police Department that
hereafter they are empov cred 10 Use
their clubs freely and without fear when
il came 10 dealing VITA lawbreakers Of
the more sinister sort. He clinched the
fight against the underworld when he
announced the rehabilitation OF the
lineup"
The open insolence Of the gangsters
and IN. hold up" men, until so recently
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09
Object to Dramas Endorsed
by Suffragists-Plan to
Uplift Stage.
CHANCE TO SLAP
cause" LEADERS, TOO
List of Offerings Approved by
Association Makes Some Press
Agents Rejoice.

SunfaSc for women isn't the only thing
tho New York state Association Opposed
20 Woman SLnragc il opposed to- The
members made II known yesterday that
tho organize ton was also opposed 10 Tie
kind Of plays that such prominent SUI
frsSists as Mrs. O. H. =. Belmont and
Mrs Incz Milholland Boissevain wouldn
hesitate TO boost such as The Lure
The Fight and the films. The inside
Of the White Slave Traffic"
IN fact so dead in earnest are the ants
in their opposition TO such performances
that at q meeting Of the executive COM
mittee at the headquarters, No. 81 West
39th street Yesterday it was decided tn
issue white list" Uhat IS what they
call il themselves. setting forth the plays
they think il is good for the public
which is somewhat thoushucss about
such matters. 10 sec
1t is time, said Miss Alice Hill Chit
tcnden president OF the association, that
women took part in rc-establishnG a
proper standard for dramatic productions
"A standard that has been lowered by
some women.
our list will be in marked contrast TO
a list that might be issued by some wom-
en- in New York. The necessity for such
q step by our association is seen when
the apparent prominence of the women
who were associated with The Lure
The Eight The Inside OF the White
Slave Traffic and other unpleasant plays
is noted and the effect OF their judgment
upon others is taken into consideration.
II welcome the tendency among many
OF our playwrights 20 uphold the stand
ards OF morality and right living. Such
plays as Peg o Ny Heart, Grumpy and
'Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm written
by one Of our own members-Kate Doug
las Wiggin) encourage this optimism. This
list as it grows will be guide post 10
every right thinking man and woman.
Our members are pledsins themselves to
follow its dictates"
There il one especially thankful press
agent as a result OF this white sister
movement among the antis lie is at
tachod 10 young Wisdom" by Rachel
Crothers, the play which was picked out
as the first one TO be taken under the
wing OF the movement
AS mark of Endorsement two hun
dred ent-sufra gists.' the announcement
said, will attend the pcrformano, of this
play at the Gsiety Theatre on the evening
OF Thursday. February 49, All iu due
time other Enforcement theatre parties
will be held to help the box offices and
press agents OF other plays that are
thought worthy of "whitellsting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09
GARCONS UNKNOWN
AT WATERS BALL
With His MonOcle. AIRY Of Old
Londing, England, Is Star
at Big Dance.

The annual ball Of the Manhattan
Walters Association-not lc bal de AS
ISOLATION dcs Garcons de Manhattan, or
anything like that, because the MEMBER
shin or the organization is limited TO
Notwithstanding waiters-was held last
night at the Amsterdam Casino, in West
llth street.
Along about the time the dinner rush
was over at the hotels and cafes pro-
cession Of silk-hatted, plcsted-bosomed'
white-tied and evening dressed men, some
with and others without fair convoys'
found their way by divers routes INTO
West Ath street Let IT he recorded right
here that not man appeared in one OF
those abbreviated Tuxedo affairs
The boxes were filed with parties
headed by dozen proprietors Of Broad
way restaurants when Edwin Harry
president Of the association, linked arms
with fair partner and led the grand
march. From then on the men who I'M
yrap the napkin from the bottle before
the cork is drawn so one may inspect
the label. trotted, tanSoed, dipped, max
ixed and hesitatcd, all without the least
hesitation.
The new dances, whether they Will ever
be taken 10 the oosoms OF the moral up
filters. have made one great and unquail-
fed hit with the walters. Corns and
hunions. Never q one was thought of
The walters lined up solidly to drink
toast 10 the long life OF the modern
dances.
Cabaret performers from all the best
known resorts backed by corps Of song
"pluggers" from the leading publishing
houses. all helped make merry the morn
ing.
Th. man who headed the entertainment
committee was Harry Lee, and he saw to
il that there was not a minute in winch
there was not something worth while
going on. Aiding and abetting the fun and
frolic were several cases OF wine. and the
corks popped as merrly and with every
bit as pleasing q sound as In any allnight
restaurant.
John II. Clarke, II ansser Of the sssocia-
ton, vowed il was the biggest and most
successful dance the walters have had
Fully two thousand persons attended
Harry Clarke. late of the 'Otel Cecil
Londine England added the final artis-
tic touch to the occasion by appearing
with q monocle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09
PRAISE FOR ASYLUM WORK
Institution for Hebrew Infants
Has Low Death Rate.

The nineteenth annual meeting OF the
Hebrew Infant Asylum was held yester-
day az the ssy lum, i'm kinssbridge Rold'
The Bronx The asylum WAS founded IN
1896. Benpo Neuberger. the president. IN
his address outlined the work for the
wear 1915. on January T. 1913. he SAID,
there we're 80 infants in the institution.
and 3i2 were admitted during the year.
or these Ia were boys and lil girls. The
mortality rate during the year was only
3SS per cent. The total cost Of maintain
Ing The asylum for 1919 was $1,000
There were 1857 contributors 10 the M
stitution, and the income for the year
was tsO.2,6 one OF the features of the
work IS tie new isolation hospital, erected
~ a cost OF 5000, and which Mrs. ]. y.
Grecnhut furnished throughout. AT a cost
~ 5000 The Ladies Sewing Circle yes
terday gave the president check for
81 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09

work at the isthmus is both argument
for and justification OF the condition
which he has made His attitude in this
particular corresponds 10 the belief Of a
great body OF opinion in the city.
The right TO resort to the courts to re-
view the findings Of the Police Depart
men, I'm matters or discipline IS believed
By me, as by many others. 10 be one OF
the Fundamental difficulties In securing
such p police administration as the city
ought 10 have
"The property right OF the policeman in
the pension fund. on which the appeal TO
tho courts appears TO have rested, is over
cone by the provision OF the bill TO pay
back TO n dismissed man all OF his con-
tributions to the pension fund, with per
cent interest. The question as now pre-
scented. therefore. is confined 10 the def
mite proposition whether. under a system
tire control Of discipline, tho members OF
the force are so reasonably assured Of
just treatment as to satisfy the ideals OF
this community IN their behalf
80 far AS Colonel Goethals IS con
ccrncd, there can be 10 manner Of doubt
that every member Of the force would be
entirely safe in his hands The question
therefore, narrows down TO the general
consideration as 70 whether the rev sys-
tenn. when administered by a succession
OF mon. would on the whole work as large
measure OF justice TO the members OF
the force az the present system.
~ do not know how this question is to
be decided, except by trial. The right Of
appeal 10 the Mayor. as given in your
bills, IS almost certain 10 prevent gross
injustice, and II may also prevent the
petty injusticcs which arc. perhaps, even
more TO be feared by the men than the
seyerer penalties. I'm view. therefore. OF
the history Of the department on the side
OF discipline, and in view Of the judgment
OF man 50 experienced ss Colonel
Goethals, think that the system which
you propose should be tried.
Inc advantages which it offers to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09
Comments Mayors Plan to
Give Commissioner Full
Power Over Force.
THOUGHT MEASURE
TOO RADICAL AT FIRST
Tells Mr.. Mitchell, However, II Is
Needed and Should Get Fair
Trial at Least.

Msvor Mitchell received a letter from
sc,b Low. former Mayor, yesterday III
which Mr. Low discussed the police bills
gent to the Legislature. TO make inc
changes suggested by Colonel Goetnals Ia
his conditional acceptance Of the Ponce
counnissioncrship While the former
Mayor looked upon the suggested chsnse
in giving absolute power OF dlsfnis'd''
without review OF the courts, TO the Ooih
missioner as radical ono, he declared 1t
was much needed and should get trla'
at least He said in part:
"r have not had an opportunity 10 OK
press to YOU my appreciation OF INC CT
forts YOU are making to secure 'olone'
Goethals as Police Commissioner. III
doing this YOU have set STANDARD 50
high as TO be an inspiration both 10 'ne
CITY and to the police force itself.
"The fact that Colonel Goethals, AFTER
his distinguished service in connection
with the construction OF the Panama
Canal. should be willing to consider TINS
appointment. upon certain conditiohs' 10
gratifying evidence of the opportunity
for useful and distinguished service "h'ch
the office of Police Commissioner OF the
CITY of New York offers at the present
time.
"The suggested change is radical one
because it appears to involve, IN the case
~ . member of the police force charged
with fault the substitution OF nearing
for trial. as we'll as forbiddlng or
review by the court. The proposal there
fore. must be considered both from the
polnt of view of the city and from the
point OF view Of the members OF the &c
partmcnt. Colonel Cocktails has SHOWN
himself. i'm the face of the world, TO be an
,dp,inistrator of the highest order. HIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09
COLDER WEATHER COMING
Lower Temperatures Until Mid
die of Week-Rain Later.

Washington, Feb. s-The general dis
tribution OF atmospheric pressure over
tho North American continent is such a.
10 indicate temperatures considerably
below the seasonal average until the
middle Of the week east Of the Rocky
Mountains.
The weather will be generally fair dur
inc the first half OF the week in the
plains states, the great central valleys
and the North Atlantic states. In the
Gulf and South Atlantic states the
weather will be overcast, with probably
rains along the Gulf and South Atlantic
coasts until Wednesday.
The next disturbance OF Importance Will
prevail over the Middle West about
Thursday, and the Eastern states Friday
or Saturday. This disturbance will be
preceded by a general reaction TO higher
temperatures. and be attended by general
rain in the Southern and snow and rain
In the Northern states east OF the Rocky
Mountains. II will he followed b" colder
weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09
Too Much 'Salome' Starts Riot

A small riot occurred at the Prospect
Theatre Prospect and Longvood avenues,
The Bronx, last night, when IL was an
nounccd that the company. booked 10
play Home, Sweet Home" would re-
peat the afternoon bill "Salome." owing
to the Illness OF the leading lady, Nine.
Preger.
More than one hundred and fifty OF the
audience crowded into the box office
clamoring for their money, and after
paying off twenty-five the management
called the police.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09
Disavows Forced Arbitration.

Springfield, Mass, Feb. S.-Compulsory
arbitration will never he advocated by
the United States Department Of Labor
while William y. Wilson is secretary OF
the department, the secretary declared In
an address to two thousand men this
afternoon before the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. Mr.. Wilson said he
considered enforced arbitration contrary
10 the spirit Of human freedom"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09
J. HAMILTON LEWIS BAfI
Illinois Senator Returns, Res
cent, but Fashion Plate.

Senator James Hamilton Lewis. orr
nois arrayed in immaculate but u,
fashion. came back % the United s,,,
Yesterday on the Hamburg Amer,.
liner Ksiserin Auguste Victoria. ar,
having participated in the safety a. :,
conference.
Several features developed az the a..
ference were suggested 10 the serzh,
yesterday for discussion. and he .rpk,.
70 the reporter. well if you say -
guess it must he 50. I am going sire-
10 Washington as soon ~ get asau,
and that is all ] have 10 say
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09
GIRL PAYS PAINTERS Flrs
Saves Father Of Two Cbi]A,..
from Jail for Being Drunt

Fred Hildstrome, n painter. OF N.
West 35th street, who was arrs,,,>. .
the mems court last night on a -.
OF intoxIcation, broke down ana ~
when the magistrate fined him y :"
II haven't the money, Judge N.
strome said. and II I'm sent "a 60 !.
don't know what will become OF M
little children. Their mother Is dssz -
I'm their only means OF support"
As the magistrate hesitated Mis-. A.
Mason. Of No. SO West Nth str..s :
daughter Of real estate dealer. ,aw :
would pay the fine. She produced n :,
HildstrOmc vas released.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09

community seem 70 me much -.
than the risks which 1t imposes nr.~
members OF the force. I hope. f..,%
Mr.. Mayor, that the Legislature IA, ~
the police bills which you have ,,...s
as group, for these bills seem "a ~
be more or less related TO On.
and should be treated as a vho,. . "1e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09
OPERA CENTRAL PARK

Nights at S. Mats. We'd, Thurs, Sat az 2.
Tonight. Last Pert. '"RIGOLETTO"
Week beg'g Tues. Night, "HANSEL AND
INTERNATIONAL BALLET and
"CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09
METROPOLITAN ossE5,s

Tonight at I:oO. Meistersinger. Destinn,
Msttfeld Berger. We'll. Goritz Reiss. Braun.
Schlegel, Leonhardt. Cond., Toscanni
Tues. a, s. PhiIa-Ch'go Opera Co Louise.
Garden, Berat; palmores, Dufranne, Warn
cry Huberdeau. Conductor. Campanini
Wed. at g Rosenkavalier. ODER. Hcmpol
Case; Goritz, We'll. Althousc. Cond. Hertz.
Thurs. az 30 Siegfricd. Gadsl<i Obor,
Spsrkes ;Jorn. Griswold Reiss. Goritz. Con. Hertz
Thurs. at Sis Girl of the Gold West. Des
tim; Caruso Amato. Gilly. Cond. Polscco
Fri at s:l5. La Traviats. Hempel: Crstslli,
Amato, Bada, Begue. Cond.. Polacco.
sat. Mat. ! 40. Tristan und Isolde Frcn
stad Ober. Berger Well. Braun. Cond.. Toscann,
Sat. at ). Pop. Prices. Faust. Farrar. For
MIA; Martin. Rothier, Gilly Cond.. Hagcman
Next Mon. at g. Ballo in Maschcra. Des-
tim. Hempel, Duchene: Caruso Amato,
Rothier, Segurola. Cond, Toscanini
HARDMAN PIANO USED
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09

Gong South.-
Everything to give you a
first rate send off.
White serge suits.
White "na1nels."
White shoes.
White sockE
Straw hats.
Norfolk suits
Neckerchiefs
Tyrolean Jackets.
Silk shirts.
Motoring clothes
Tennis toys.
Golf clubs; bags balls.
Cameras; films.
Steamer rugs.
Bags; suit cases
Everything-and all ready
to start with you to-day, in
Guiding wardrobe trunks of all
descriptions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-09

Staying right where you
are?
Then YOU need the warm
ing consolation Of our Sale Of
Suits and Overcoats.
$15, 500 and $25.
Furs, too, at temptlngly
low prices.
ROGERS PEET COMPANY,
Three Broadway Stores
Warren ST. 18th St. 34th St.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-29
To Trade.

A half section of fine land id
Missouri, for a piece of land in
this vicinity. The half section
is all good, but a few acres of
land on it that can not be culti-
waited, and there are two good
springs on it. There are no
buildings, but there is plenty of
timber to make improvements on
the place. This would make an
ideal stock farm, for there is out
range in great plenty. School
within a hundred yards of the
place. Nice trading point a mile
away. Churches, high school,
and best of surroundings. This
land can be put into a trade at a
very reasonable price.
Fine brick store building at
Heavener, Okla, to trade for
farm. Building is SIS 80 feet,
and is we'll located. Heavener is
a division point on the Kansas
City Southern Railway.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-29
A Genuine Snap.

For Sale-A 160-acre farm in
Lincoln county, Okla; close TO
railroad and close to school. so
acres is in cultivation, and bal
ance is in pasture. 100 acres Of
the place can be put into a high
state of cultivation. Balance is
good timber pasture. There is a
good four-room house on the
place, a fine barn, chicken house,
smoke house, ect. Well on kit
chen porch, two good springs,
ore in pasture, and one in stock
lot. There is a lot of fruit on,
the place, consisting of peaches,
apples, grapes, berries, etc. Not
very far to cotton gins and good
trading points. This would make
an ideal stock farm The price
is right. If you are looking for
something you can handle, come
in and talk it over. Chas. L.
Smith
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-29
Missouri Bargains.

70 acres, five miles from Yer
sailles, all in timber. Part o.
this tract is good and part rough
1t adjoins one of the best orchard:
in the county, recently sold tc
Kansas City parties who have
built a new home there. This
land is located in a district adapt.
ed to apple culture and other
fruits. 1t will also make a fine
small ranch or poultry farm. II
is near school. 1t is also in a
fine mineral district. $3.50 per
acre. On easy payment.
so acres open timber grass land
in Camden county close to where
the new Missouri Pacific R. R.
runs from Springfield to Bagnell.
The survey crosses the Section
this eighty is in. Its all virgin
oak timber in the noted blue stem
grass district and in one of the
best lead and zinc districts in
Central Missouri. This land is
located about where the depot
for the Ha-Ha-Tonka resort and
springs will be. Part of the 80
is tillable and part rough. $500
per acre. On easy payments.
so acres of open timber land,
nearly all large oak timber, very
little underbrush. Good public
road and good neighborhood, six
miles from Versailles and five
miles from Slower. Part of the
land is hilly but all fine fruit and
grass land and will make one of
the best little combination farms
in the county for grain, fruit,
poultry, hogs, etc. 1t is in a
fine mineral district, in fact the |
best mining machinery in the
country is located on the land adj
joining, where much lead ore has
been taken out. While only a
farm price is placed on.this land,
it's liable any day to become very
on account of mineral.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-29
FOR SALE.

consist of a nine-room house, big
fine barn, sheds and other outbui!d-
ings. There is good well, cistern,
and two fine springs on the place.
Want to trade it for land close to
Baxter Springs.
A finely improved eighty acres
west of Baxter Springs, for sale. Has
good six-room house, barn, els
terms, well, Is acres of pasture, 10
acres of NOW land, 3 acres of fruit,
balance in cultivation. The price
is only $40 per acre, and 1t can be
bought for half cash and long time
on the balance.
We have a mighty fine well i'm
proved 80 acres 3 miles from town,
which we will trade for 100 acres
and pay cash difference. Come
runnin',
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-29
His Stomach Troubles Over.

Mr.. Dyspeptic, would you not
like to feel that your stomach
troubles were over, that you
could eat any kind of food you
desired without injury? That
may seem so unlikely to you that
you do not even hope for an end
ing of your trouble, but permit
US to assure you that it is not al
together impossible. If others
can be cured permanently, and
thousands have been, why not
you? John R. Barker, of Battle
Creek, Mich, is one of them.
He says, Il was troubled with
heartburn, indigestion, and liver
complaint until / used Chamber
lain's Tablets, then my trouble
was over" Sold by all dealers.
ADJ.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-01-29
Keep Out.

Alva Gaines announces that he
will prosecute to the fullest ex-
tent of the law any parties hunt
ing or trespassing on his prem
Uses known as the Hunter aud
Henshaw farms, south of town.
Alva Gaines.