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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-18
G. 0. P. HUNT STILL
ON FOR 1916 TIMBER
Candidate to Suit Both
Regulars and Progress
siVeS Wanted.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE still h mt
by the Republican party for a Prcsi-
Dental candidate who will be "regu-
lar" enough to meet with the approval
Of the old-line leaders and sufficiently
advanced" TO please the Progresslves
is now on. Although there is still
animosity between the regulars and the
Progressives, the general desire 10 GUST
the Democrats has become predoml
nant.
Two or three Republicans who might
satisfy Progresslves as well as regu-
lars have been mentioned. One is
Senator Weeks. of Massachusetts, who
might be described as a regular. with
a modicum OF independence. Another
is Senator Borah Progressive, with
well defined tendencies toward CON
servatism. Governor Whitman. cX-
Ambassador Herrick. Representative
Mann and others are mentioned, but
none seems 70 offer solution of the
problem. Borah refused 10 follow
Roosevelt, although he stood by him to
the point of boiling, in the Chicago
convention fight. He has voted with
the small group of La Toilette Pro-
gressves many times. None the less. he
has vigorously denounced some Of the
Progressive theories and stood well
within the shadow of constitutional
ism. His speech against the recall of
judicial decisions left no doubt of his
conservatism on that point.
Senator Weeks, banker by profess
sion and graduate Of the Naval
Academy in the famous class Of 81, is
regular by environment and inclina-
ton. but not TO the point of eXpedi-
ency. He voted with the Democrats for
the federal reserve bill because he
thought IT would improve business con-
ditions.
The future for Governor Whitman
and eX-Ambassador Herrick depends
on what strength they show and what
they can do in the next twelve months.
Representative Mann has some sup
porters, but he has been too much
allied with the regular element to APP
peal to the Progressive faction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-18
MAY SUE SONS SLAYER
Newman Considers Civil Ac-
ton Against Cleary.

Frederick +. Newman, whose son,
Eugene, WAS killed by the latter's
father-in law, william c. Cleary, for
mer Town Clerk in Haverstrsw. is
considering another move against
Cleary.
He is now considering the POSSIBLE
ity Of suing the slayer for damages
for the death of his son. A civil
action would get the evidence in the
criminal trial before court in a legal
manner.
Petitions with 1900 names will be
taken 20 Albany to-day asking Gov
ernor Whitman 20 investigate Clearys
trial and acquittsl TO ascertain If any
officials were negligent. Newman viii
90 with the committee and will per
sonally urge the Governor TO take &C
lion. He said yesterday that the
charge that the movement against
Cieary is actuated by bigotry is ride
ulous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-18
WHITMAN FACES
FIGHT WITH TRAVIS
State Controller Sends
Letter to Leaders OppOs-
ing Tax Bills.
GOVERNOR REFUSES
TO CHANGE PLAN
Message Urging Passage OF
Measures To Be Sent to Legis-
lature Tonight.
From s,- Correspondent, u tn, Tribune

Prom , star Corsspcrdeni ~ The lfihnn'
Albany. Jan. l7.-Governor Whitman
will send tomorrow night 20 the Leg
stature his promised message urging
the passage Of bills he had prepared
70 reorganize the Tax Department and
abolishing the State Tax Commission
At the same time the legislative
leaders. Senator Elon f. Brown and
Speaker Sweet and Assemblyman Har-
old J. Human, will receive letters ad-
dressed TO them by State Controller
Travis protesting against Governor
Whitman's plans.
This letter, which shows fight in
every line. was given to newspaper
men here tonight by the Controllers
secretary. The Controller indicates he
will not willingly surrender scores of
good Jobs because the Governor be-
licves he can effect efficiency and
economy in the tax affairs of the state.
Mr. Travis declares the Governors
plan will cost the state considerably
more than II the present conditions
continue.
Behind Controller Travis in his fight
against the Governors policy IS GER
tain reactionary element These are
aided by Senators and Assembly,
who expect Jobs for their friends And
there are several legislators who de-
clare they object to the plan because
il would give the proposed commission
power TO override local boards of tax
assessors.
The Controller asked friend OF the
Governor 20 persuade him not 70 send
in his message to the Legislature and
to modify his demands Mr.. Travis
was told the Governor would not alter
any salient feature Of the bills. which
will be introduced tomorrow night,
In his letter 10 the leaders OF the
Legislature Controller Travis says:
1T is evident that no economy will
be effected by the proposed transfer
Of the corporation tax bureau. which.
in the Controllers Office. cost the state
last year less than sal 900 TO assess
and collect S11 100000 of tax. This
shows a total cost Of 3.54 mills on the
dollar for assessment and collection
and challenges any taxing department
in this or any other state 20 show
similar low cost OF assessment and col
lection.
~ am satisfied II will cost many
times as much TO secure the same
amount Of revenue under an appoint
i've commission. An advocate OF the
change stated TO me and one Of my
associates that under the proposed
plan it would cost st least per cent
OF the revenue to assess the tax. on
the basis of last years revenues. this
would be a cost Of s464,000 FOR assess
ing. to which must be added the cost
Of collection. making a total cost OF
approximately 100000. as against less
than 900 under the present sys-
tenn
Taking up the cost OF running other
tax bureaus. which. report has u. Will
be taken from his department MY
Travis shows by figures that the eN-
nensa Of conducting them will be
greater II they are not retained in the
Controller's charge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-18
WILSON TO ADDRESS
BIG BUSINESS MEN
Expected to Discuss Commercial
Crisis at U. S. Chamber Of
Commerce Meeting.

Washington, Jan. l7.-At this crucial
time. when business is facing a siiga.
ton unique in the worlds history, cor.
mercial leaders are looking forward %
the meeting Of the Chamber OF Con.
merce of the United States in Ws,a.
ington, beginning February 3, as ne
greatest and most significant gathering
OF business men during the year. There
are already indications Of a recoT!
breaking attendance.
What President Wilson will have to
say when he addresses the eonveniich
will be awaited with particular expert
ancy, as il is anticipated that his spetsa
will definitely outline the general att
tude of the present administration tow
ard business after the passage OF ne
tariff and business regulatory legisls'
ton. His speech will mark one Of the
few occasions when the President mas
taken an opportunity 70 90 direct %
the business men OF the country, ana
il is generally supposed he will take
this opportunity for vigorous discus
sion OF the commercial crisis Whien
the United States is now facing. II IS
expected that there will be strong
exposition of the legislation enacted
during his administration, with pos
sibly a definite outline OF what the
President has in mind for the future,
The foreign trade situation VIII %
dealt with at length by both the secrs'
tsry of State and the Secretary OF CON,
merce. Secretary Redfeld will deal
with the general development OF m,
foreign trade. and his presentation VIII
be supported by DR.. Edward b. Pru,
chief Of the Bureau OF Foreign ana
Domestic Commerce, and other prom,
nent speakers on different phases o.
the subject. such as Latin-Ameresn
end Oriental commerce.
Discussion Of the relation OF hs'ee,,,
eral reserve act 70 trade expansion VIII
be led by Samuel McRoberts, wee,
president Of the National City BANK q
New York. The biggest question a.
fecting business before he present" ''
sion of Congress American mel'
chant marine-will be dealt wlth "
Secretary McAdoo Charles n. Hsmil1'
governor of the Federal Reserve board,
will give additional Interpretation %
the new reserve system and is rels'lo"
TO commercial development. The ensm.
Der Of Commerce Of the United Su's'
will be represented by President fanel'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-18
EXTRA SESSION NOW
SEEMS INEVITABLE
Not Only Ship Purchase
but Appropriation Bills
May Fail.
LONG DEBATE ON
MEASURES CERTAIN
Democratic Leaders Already
Discussing Question Of Be-
ing Called Back.

Washington. Jan. 17.--president
Wilson's insistence on the enactment
Of his ship purchase bill caused Dem
ocratie leaders 20 predict tonight that
& specisl session of Congress would
he inevitable. Since the beginning OF
the session early in December only
tao bills have been passed by the
Senate. the immigration and urgent
deficiency bills.
An eousl amount Of time now re-
rains until March 4. but in this brief
reriod il IS proposed 20 enact the snip
purchase bill and thirteen appropri-
stion bills These include the river
and hsrbor bill. the army and navy
bills. the agricultural bill. fortlnea.,
tions bill and the postofice bill. all OF
which are sure 20 cause prolonged de-
hste
II the Democrats adhere 20 Their
purpose and the Republicans do not
change their attitude, not only IS :,
possible that the ship purchase Dill
1hv fail but 10 is certain that some
81 the appropriation bills VIII f6lL
In either event an extra session - IN
prospeet. Whether the President VIII
ral an extra session 10 consider the
shin purchase bill in the face Of slen-
der chances for success IN the new
House Of Representatives remains 20
he seen. ~:
There are signs. however. Of pariia-
mentarv blufing in the controversy
The Democrats are not so ardent IN
their support Of a ship purchase meas
IRE as their caucus demesnor mol
Gates. and there is a possibility. that
the Senate majority may fail 10 devise
a measure that will preserve party
solidarity
on the Republican side also the idea
~ a flihuster does not please every
one. Even the most conspicuous op-
Moments OF the ship purchase bill sre
careful 20 disavow that II = their pur-
nose 10 flibuster. The debate will be
long. but possibly not so long that
Inc final vote on the measure cannot
he reached and q week or ten days
lef, for the appropriation bil. : Inc
indications. however. are that the ses.,
son will come 10 an end in storm and
stress and that the history o. the
Nght over the currency bill and the
river ard harbor bill will be repeated
with. perhaps. q different ending.
The change OF tactics BY the ma
ioritv indicates definitely that the
Philippine bill and the conservation
measures advocated by the administra-
ton have been abandoned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-18
FOR WORLD CONFERENCE
Peace Forum Calls for Action
at Close of War.

Washington, Jan. IA world con-
ference on permanent peace, 10 be
called az the close OF the European
war was advocated here to-day by
speakers before a mass meeting Of the
international Peace Forum. Dr.. John
Wesley Hill, Of New York, president Of
the forum, declared that IT was not for
the United States TO interfere in the
present struggle, that such q movement
would be foolish and suicidal but
America must look its responsibilities
full in the face and be prepared TO act
when the proper time came.
Senator Sherman, Of Illinois, pre-
sided
A supreme court Of the nations was
proposed by John Hays Hammond az
the solution OF the peace problem.
Henry Clews denounced war as bar
barous and useless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-18
INDUSTRY FACES
PERIL, SAYS WALSH
Nation Is Nearing Tyran-
ny of Capitalists, Federal
Commissioner Fears.

"Philanthropists, through requests
snd the donation OF funds Of various
foundations. took from the activity Of
human beings last year S3OO,OOO'OOO'
while millions of workers complained
that they were not profting from their
own labor"
Frank Walsh, chairman Of the United
States Commission on Industrial Rels-
tions. made this statement last night
in an address TO the East Side Forum,
Hester and Essex SITS.
"Autocrstic control Of industry" Mr..
Walsh went on. "is close 20 tyrsnnical
control of government. and II "a the
belief Of the commission that The
United States is fast drifting in that
direction. We have just come from
Colorado" lie continued, from state
torn by the most sanguinary and deep
est conflict between capital and labor
ever seen in this country.
I'VE saw there villages. PrimerO.
Forbes and others, where the employees
Of the great companies are fenced into
their towns. where the corporation
upon which the houses are built. the
public buildings. appoints the school
teachers and ministers, even enjoys a
monopoly upon the liquor traffic.
Town. state and national elections are
held under the direct supervision Of
the corporations.
at is the intention Of the commits
sion to GO 10 the bottom Of these prob
lens. We believe firmly in the conser-
walton Of the national resources OF this
country. The greatest Of these are
her men, women and children, VINO are
now being exploited.
no man is better than a slave until
he has a voice in all the conditions
which apply 70 his work Nor do be-
lieve that approximate justice will be
reached until the captains Of industry
be animated by a desire 70 produce for
the greatest service for the greatest
number, rather than for personal
profits"
Mr.. Walsh also spoke OF the dishon-
esty by which he believes the great
corporations acquired their great prop
critics. He said that he was certain
that there would be no unemployment
situation in the United States if the
Supreme Court would lay down a de-
CislOn which would return the property
held by these companies 20 its right
ful owners.
There were three things. he said,
which the commission would re,om-
mend. First. the appointment Of an
administering board where men in in
dustry could nave their grievances re-
dressed. Second. a minimum wage Of
s. and an eight-hour day for ev-ry
section hand on every railroad in the
United States Third. an established
minimum wage Of $40 week for all
telephone girls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-18
POISON VICTIMS RECOVER
Son Quits Hospital, but Mother
Will Be Arrested.

Mrs. Lena Lspidus was unsuecesnu'
in the attempt she made two weeks ssS
10 kill herself and her son, Bernma
with bichlorde of mercury tsoN"
Bernard, who Is nine years old, ""
discharged from Lebanon Hospitsl ysr
terday. and his mother will 20 to.o'!'
She will be placed under arrest lnnt
diately, charged with felonlous ssss."
and attempted suicide. and Will Dc o.
raigned in the Morrisania police eo.t.
Her recovery is attributed 70 70.
prompt discovery Of her act oy nsi
husband, Benjamin, who found net ~
his son unconscious in a room sl'Vps
with the odor of gas Their nome
at 1898 Bathgate av.. The Bronx pr,
Lapidus was victim Of tuoereu'V..
and feared that the disease hsa o.
tackled her son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-18
MAY DIE OF BOYS BITE
Accidental Nip in Operation
Poisons Doctors Blood.

Dr.. Samuel Kutseher, Of 764 East
i63d St. The Bronx. is in Lebanon
Hospital suffering from blood poison
ing following an operation he per
formed three weeks ago. His condition
is serious. although slight improve
rnent has been noticed for three days.
Three weeks ago Dr.. kutscher oper-
ated on the throat OF child. 4 con-
traction OF his patients jaw muscles
clsmped the boys teeth on the ply
sician's right index finger. The wound
was Immediately cleansed and dressed,
but infection developed. On January
II, with his right arm swollen TO twice
its normal size. DR.. Kutscher was taken
70 Lebanon Hospital, where he was
formerly an inferno. lie was graduated
from the College OF Physicians and
Surgeons in 1909.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-18
Woman Aids Starving Girl.

Edith Goldberg. who. penniless AMI
starving. was taken 20 Mount Sinai
Hospital On Saturday night, after her
collapse on Fifth sv.. will leave the
hospital to-day and enter the Clara de
Hirseh Home. Mrs. Alexander Kohut
Of 302 West s7th Ct. talked 20 the girl
yesterday and arranged for the trans
fer Work will be found for the girl,
said Mrs. Kohut. as soon as her condi-
ton warrants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-18
Wilson Ship Plan Decried.

Boston, Jan. 1.-THE Chamber OF
Commerce committee on merchant ma
rine. in a report to the directors issued
to-day, urges the development of a pri-
vately owned and operated merchant
marine. under the general supervision
Of federal shipping board. and with
the financial encouragement Of the ma
tional government, as a substitute for
the administration plan Of government
ownership. The committee is headed
by Elwyn G. Preston as chairman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-18
AT rs SHE SEEKS RIVER
Saved from Fatal Leap, Won
an Is Sent to Home.

Patrolman Schuetting. of the Clymer
st. station, Williamsburg, yesterday
prevented Mrs. Mary Elsner, seventy
FIVE years pld and homeless. from
jumping into the East River, at Berry
and South 10th st. She told the po-
liceman she had nothing further 70
1--we for, was friendless, and had no
relatives TO give her shelter.
On q charge Of vagrancy, Mrs. Els
ner was taken before Magistrate Fol-
we'll in Manhattan av. court. He COM
mitted her to the New York City Home
for the Aged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-18
MALONE FORMS LAW FIRM
Collector in Partnership with
Valentine Taylor.

Dudley Field Malone. Collector Of the
Port, mas formed a law partnership
with Valentine Taylor AZ 14l Broad
way. where Mr.. Taylor has had his Of
Zee for many years. Preceding his ap-
pcintment TO succeed John Purroy
Mitchell as Collector. Mr. Malone was
an Assistant Corporation Counsel
Mr.. Taylor was admitted 20 the bar
in 1901. He was born in Cambridge,
Mass, forty years ago. He was counsel
10 Thomas +. Foley when the latter
was Sheriff, WAS counsel 20 Governor
Sul,er and. for time 10 Governor
Glynn, and more recently has been a
Deputy State Attorney General.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-03
SPEAKING OF SNAKES.

y these hacyon and vociferouS days OF midsummer
when the snake at its height the purVeyoFs
OF eptiian tales are distressed and shocked by an
announcement from Dr. H. A. Surface. our state zooo'
gist In spite of the that since the days OF An
anas there has been steadfas belief in the hoopsnake
belief based on the hairraisng testimony OF innumer-
able Witnesses the aforementioned official deliberately
and coboodedly declares that there is no such reptile
Furthermore he asserts that hoopsnake stories are hg-
ents Of persons who take liberties with the truth. and
he backs up his Ion with offer OF 500 TO any
individual who produces reptile family resembling
the alleged serpent addicted the habit OF rolling along
Highways and incidentally giving pedestrians the scare
OF their lives
No such thing as hoopsnake Well. if that had been
said in Ireland there would be objection but 10 make
such declaration in the state OF Pennsylvania IS noth-
ing less than startling. If there such thing as
hoopsnake what becomes of the hundreds and thousands
OF denzens OF ruradom who have entertained and edi-
fed crowds of listeners with their variations OF expert
ences when chased their very doors by hoopsnakes?
Tell them that there are such things, and see what
happens No hoopsnakes! fish and pine! As we'll say
that there is such thing snake that breaks iseI
into BITS and becomes 40 snakes instead OF one!
These remarks are not intended as reflection upon
Dr. Surface but he should yield extent to popu-
lar belief and himself with statement that he
never hoopsrake thereby protecting the reputa-
lions OF the individuals who have held their
neghbors spelbound with yarns about reptiles that roll
along like hoops. Give the hoopsnake chance! Long
may 1t o-n imagination if nowhere else!-Pitsburgh
Telegraph.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-03
RUSSIAN RETREAT.

THE Russians are making respectable retreat from
warsaw at least it is still that; but at any minute
It may be turned into rout or even woTse-the
ussans may be trapped and the entire army forced 10
srrrsnder to the Germans II the Cars men are able
10 escape from the trap which has been set for them by
ira kaiser they will consider themselves lucky and the
loss az warsaw will not be felt keenly in fact the loss
ot the capital Will be very severe handicap II the
army escapes. The Germans admit that they are more
anrious to get the Russians corneed and force surren
der of great host Of than they are to get the city
itself because means much more IN the long run 1t
LOCKS now as the Russians will be able to get away
from the clever Germans, they get the breaks IN inc
9se as the baseball fan would say but the issue has
mot yet been decided.
The loss in number of dead and wounded which the
Ssarans have suffered in the campaign against Warsaw
81 aoualling and one wonders whether the gain is worth
the urtee Well over 100000 have been sacrificed
IN this great campaign which not in the end be OF
ereat value to the Germans unless the Russian army
faIs into the trap One hundred thousand men given
M for one city 1t on the face OF that the price
s too high All these men have been lost in one drive
IN the Cars country and there needs must be many
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-03
NIB. FLEMING ANNOUNCES.

Hon. Thomas ". Fleming. OF Fair
mont. after spending some weeks feel
ing the Republican pulse of the First
Congressional district. has made a
formal announcement Of his candidacy
for the nomination. Mr.. Fleming
needs no introduction to the voters OF
this district. who are familiar with his
loyal service 10 the party and his
high standing in its councils.
Mr. Fleming possesses all the at
fractions of a vote getter, pleasing
personality and an orator of force and
eloquence But his qualifications are
not limited 10 these two elementary
but very desirable factors Of popuIari-
" He is a man OF sound business
ideas and OF proved devotion to the
protective tariff principle of his party.
which are the most important consid-
eIationS with the electors Of this
great industrial district. which has
been so sadly misrepresented in Con
GreSs the past few years. There will,
o! course, be Others in the field, and
they Will find in Mr.. Fleming 0 most
courteous and honorable contender for
the honor OF leading the Republicans
10 victory in November. 1916.-Wheel-
ing Intelligencer.