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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21
WILLIAMS MAY
GIVE UP OFFICE
State Engineer Considering Of.
fer to Return to Road
Building in Ohio.

By a san Correspondent Of The Tribune
Albany, Jan. 90. State Engineer
Frank ". Williams issued a formal
statement to-day that he is consider
ing an offer TO return to Ohio TO take
up road construction work. which he
left there to take up the duties OF his
present office. NJ Williams wss elected
State Engineer last fall, and should he
resign tho Legislature would have pow
er to MI the vacancy.
Mr.. Willlams's statement brought 20
the fore again the serious situation
Of The states finances as the result.
Of Democratic prohigacv. In talk 10
newspaper men, the State Engineer de-
MED that there was any friction be-
tween him and the administration, but
admitted that something had 10 be
done. and quickly. TO get money for
the completion Of the canal
Only SS,000.000 is left Of the original
Sl0l,000.O00 barge canal issue. This
money Is practically obligated for work
already under contract and will not
last longer than June. II no more
money is raised before that time many
of the present contracts will have 20
be annullcd at a loss to the state, il is
said, Of about 100000.
Legislative leaders and canal repre-
sentatives who attended recent con
ference with the Governor concerning
the financing of canal work have said
that MIR. Williams was dissatisfied be-
cause Of their refusal TO give him all
the money he asked for. IL is known
that he would like TO have direct tax
imposed by which about $1,000 900
could be raised
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21
DISPUTE NEARS END
Manufacturers Deny Conten
tions of Workers.

The hearings by the Joint Road =,
Arbitration in the dispute raised pr
the Cloakmakers' Union a. 20 the T
Of the protocol were Completed ~
terdsy after julius Henry Cohen - ~,
made his argument on behalf q, -.
manufacturers. "'
The contentious Of the closkm,....
"a presented by Morris Hillouit 49,.
attorney, were that equal divisior =,
work during slack seasons was in,,,;.s
in the protocol and also that -.
should be no arbitrary dismissal -
workers ~
Mr.. Cohen denied that the proe,o,.,
implied these contentious and said ~.
manufacturers we're living IN N 49,.
letter and spirit Of the sgreemen, "'
The decision Of the arbity.,,..
which will involve about 10000 49,
ers, ~ expected 20 have an importsn.
bearing on the relations Of t6e em
ployers and employees in the earrosr.
industry generally, as there are sim;
lar protocols in existence betw.s,
unions and manufacturers in ON.
branches Of the trade
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21
PROSECUTOR SEEKS
TO SNARE ROGERS
Indictment Due in Murder
Case TO-day-Wit-
neSSeS Heard.

The grand jury Investigating the
case Of the poisoning Of the children
Of Lorlys Rogers and Mrs. Ida Walters
spent most Of the session yesterday in
the rehearng of previous witnesses.
Mrs. Catherine Burns, neighbor; Dr.
W Grant Hague and Mrs. Grace
O'Bren. friend Of the accused wom-
an. were heard. Il is possible that All
indictment may be obtained to-day.
Coroner Jerome Healy announced
that he will mold an inquest or Tues
day if the condition Of Mrs. Walters
will permit. but an indictment Of the
woman before that time would render
the inquest unnecessary.
At Lebanon Hospital it was said yes
terday that. although Mrs. Walters s
condition continued to improve, 1t
would be unwise for her 10 leave the
place for. another week.
District Attorney Martin was disap-
pointed that greater progress was not
made yesterday in the grand jury pro
ceedings Il is known that Mr.. Martin
would like 10 find the means 70 involve
Rogers IN the legal responsibility for
the death Of the two children.
To that end he has tried 10 keep the
lawyer away from Mrs. Walters. He is
Of the opinion that if the woman would
tell him the whole story Of the affair
he might be in a position 10 prosecute
the man under an old statute that is
generally dealt with in the divorce
courts.
81 would rather find the means to
convict Rogers Of an offence IN con
nection with this case that would cause
him to serve one year in prison than
10 convict Ida Walters OF murder"
said the prosecutor.
Reporters were permitted 10 see
Mrs. Walters in her room al Lebanon
Hospital last night. She lay propped
up on the pillows, reading, with heavy
glasses. short story magazine OF
somewhat frivolous character, IN
which she seemed much absorbed.
She rarely raised her eyes from the
page as she replied TO questions.
Mrs. Walters did lot look like ner-
vous wreck. She kept her Goddess Of
Liberty air, with full cheeks, plump
outline. her hair parted in the middle
and braided or either side. Asked
how she felt and as TO whether she
can 20 TO court soon, she said: ASK
my doctor
Mrs. Caroline Giddings Rogers. who
has dropped out OF sight recently, IS
understood 20 be on her way back TO
the city 10 testify before the grand
Jury. District Attorney Martin hopes
10 get her consent 10 be the necessary
complaining witness against Rogers
on charges involving moral obiquity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21
tn. outlook i, for a steady demand for

IN. outlook il for a steady demand for
a long time. .
Manufacturers and distributors OF
hardware consider that their trade IS
the best barometer of economic condi-
lions in tho United States, and they
therefore say that improving condi-
tons in hardware give certain ind
ton that the depression OF the last
two or three years, which has
been particularly acute for SIX
months. is passing. Within the last
three or four weeks wholesale dis
tributers have noticed less conservs-
tive methods OF buying. and they ever,
foresee a return 20 normal methods or
keeping stocks ahead OF safes.
One cause for better feeling ~ found
in the expectation that building opera
tions will be on large scale this
spring and summer. and that builders
hardware and all kinds Of building
plumbing and similar supplies Will De
in more active demand.
The demand for heavy leather TOR
soldiers shoes ~ so great that there
is already shortage in THIS country
Shoe manufacturers have shipped large
war orders AZ high prices and maze
large profits. Retailers, however, nave
suffered from the advance cost OF shoes
and loss Of business, and the present
tendency is 10 keep prices az normal
levels. but TO sell shoes Inferior IN
leather and workmanship to those sold
at the same prices not long ago.
The Metropolitan Hardware Associa-
ton. which includes retail dealers IN
New York, Long Island and nearby
points in New Jersey, will hold its sec
ond dinner az the Hotel Aston Tuesday
evening, January 20.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21
JOHN DIS FUND ASSAILED
Pinchot Denounces Rockefel.
Ter Foundation as Menace

Amos Pinchot presided last night A.
meeting in Webster Hall called by
labor unions 70 denounce the Rock..
Teller Foundation. The purpose Of n,
meeting was accomplished
Mr.. Pinchot said the foundation was
a menace to the freedom Of the press
and the United States Commission or
Industrial Relations should be asked
to inquire into the whole system Of
endowed education. The purpose o.
the foundation, Pinchot asserted. VA,
TO control thought IN the United
Ststes
Frank J. Hayes, yics-presdent Of the
United Mine Workers. and a leader in
the Colorado strike, thought that when
the Rockefeller Foundation applied
for federal charter its title 20 the
money u called its own should be d..
nanded Mother Jones declared that
the seat Of the United States govern.
ment was not in Washington. but al "a
Broadway. About 500 attended the
meeting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21
REBELLIOUS MOOSE
LATE FOR STAMPEDE
State Committee Holds Election
in Ten Minutes and AdjournS
Ere Kings Men Arrive.

Walter A. Johnson. Of Plessantrille,
Westchester County, was elected CHAIR
man Of the Progressive State Commit
tee. at meeting held at the head
quarters. 80 Washington Square West
at II o'clock yesterday morning.
Emphasis must be laid on the time,
for the meeting was called together on
tn stroke of the clock, and the bust
ness was transacted and the meeting
adjourned in ten minutes. The few
members present had all vanished when
a group Of insurgents from Kings
County arrived.
Fooled in their determ nation to make
trouble. the Brooklynites spent the
next half hour in making speeches to
themselves and denouncing the powers
that be. =.
There was a conference OF few of
the leaders. including Theodore Doug
las Robinson, Virgil X. Kellogg, Horace
S. wilkinson, George w. Perkins ana
William NJ. Chadbourne, early in the
morning. Learning that Beverage {.
Dunlop, of Rocklsnd County, would not
accept the chairmsnship, they decided
il should go 10 Mr.. Johnson. Also,
learning that dozen or more OF the
Kings County men who had been
foaming since Charles s. Aronstam and
Robert II. Elder had been picked to
represent them at the Perkins confer
ence last week. were bound to make
trouble. the conferrees decided TO put
II across" quickly.
Not more than forty OF the $50 mem
bers of the committee were present. but
the leaders held the proxies OF some
fifty more, enough to make the election
Of Mr.. Johnson legal.
The Brooklyn insurgents were OPP
posed 10 Johnson because he was IA
vored by Aronstam and Elder. They
were headed by Albert +. Tameling
The assistant secretary, the only one
left when the Brooklynites arrived,
said he was sorry the meeting had TO
be finished so soon, but Mr.. Robinson
had an important engagement. Hugh
Gordon Miller, Of the 10th District.
Manhattan, who arrived just at that
time. denounced it all as SNAP az
fair"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21
THAW RESIGNS AS
VOLLEY BALL HEAD
Drops Captaincy of Y. M
{. A. Team to Leave
New Hampshire.
PLAYS LAST GAME
UNDER KEEPERS EYE
His Lawyers Decide to Make No
Further Effort to Delay
His ExtraditiOn.

49,, A stan Correspondent ~ The Tribune
Manchester. y. H.. Jan. 20. The
business Mems Nollev Ball Team OF the
Manchester Young Mems Christian As
sociatiou gathered for the last time to
day about their present captain and
slammed the ball around the gymna-
stun under his leadership IN game
against the professional mems team.
When next they play II will be under a
new captain Harry X. Thaw has fought
his way TO the front rank Of Manches-
ter volley ball players. and in recogni-
ton Of his prowess was chosen by the
Business Men as their captain. HIS eN,
pected departure for New York forced
him TO resign to-day.
Thaw went TO the gymnasium IN tne
middle Of the afternoon In the custody
Of Sheriff Holman Drew. who thinks
mis- sedentary life OF the last year, since
he became Thaw's guard. is responsible
for the rheumatism which makes him
walk with IA limp. As he entered Thsw
was greeted by Tribune reporter
whom he al once recognized. 1haw has
a good memory for names and races
and remembered seeing the reporter
more than year ago. just after ne was
arrested Ia Canada.
Come along and well talk things
over" said Thaw, who then led the way
down to the locker room, with the Sher-
N limping along behind. As ne pre-
pared for the game he talked fnysi-
callv he was in prime condition. HIS
skin was clear and his muscles were
lean and firm. He had lost the ten
dency 10 stOutnesS he showed vhen ne
escaped from Matteawan. He stood as
straight as an Indian. His HAIR mas
grown somewhat gray.
II really haven't much TO say" Thaw
remarked. Tell the facts about me;
that is all. don't believe Jerome
knows Just when ne will get the papers
He doesn't know any more than ! do.
Come and look at the tank. You are not
supposed to 20 in this door. There IS
the spectators gallery. But you can
look in here"
Buns p. Hodgman, clerk OF the
United States District Court, said to-
night that Thsw would be taken TO
Concord on Friday or Saturday to APP
pear before Judge Aldrich. whose de-
cision in the habeas corpus proceed
ings the Supreme Court oyerruled:
The court proceedings. he SAID, "ou'u
take about two minutes.
Thaw will then return into the Gus
'odv Of the New Hampshire authorities
and will be handed over by them 10 the
New York officers. Mr.. Hodgman SAID
Thaw could not be taken away from
them while passing through other
states on the way TO New York.
Thaw was in conference to-day WIN
Merrill Shurtlef, Of his counsel. An
indication that ne is preparing 10 make
a hard fight IN New York was given
tonight in the circulation Of thousands
Of circulars attacking Jerome and CIV
ing a history Of his case. This IS part
Of a publicity campaign to influence
public opinion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21
CALL TO ARMS TO
REPEL JAPANESE
German and Austrian ReServistS
Here Told to Aid United States
They Fear Ruse.

Under the heading Call for Reserv-
lists" notices have Deen printed in onc
Of the two local German afternoon pa
pers requesting ex-soldiers Of the Ger
man and Austrian armies. VINO are
re sidents Of this country. TO forward
their names and addresses for the
purpose of organizing a German bri-
gade TO aid the United States IN ITS
fight with Japan. which, according to
the text Of the printed notice, IS sure
to come.
While some Germans are enthusiast
tic and have already sent in their
names. others are skeptical about the
good faith Of the notice. They pointed
out that 10 may be a ruse 10 get Ger-
man and Austrian rcservIsts VINO nave
not yet reported to their respective
consulates 70 disclose their identity
in order that the consular agents may
be able 10 communicate with them.
~ am as good a German as the best
soldier that ever fought under the
colors. but / wouldn't leave my FAMILY
and my business here and go over to
fight. when | have none but senti-
mental bonds 70 tie me 10 the father
land. All my interests are here SAID
one German business man.
"If | do not report TO the consulate
now, and they can prove that | was IN
this country during the war, | can
never 20 back TO Germany, because !
would be apprehended and treated "a
a deserter, and no citizenship papers
would save me. Besides, the govern
ment would confscate everything
which some relative might leave me
in the future. So | am just keeping
quiet and let things take their own
course. And | guess there are many
other Germans and Austrians who feel
the same way ] do
Al the Office of the newspaper 1t was
said that the notice was bona fde.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21
PRAISES PATROLMAN
WHO FIRED ON GANG
Mayor in Speech, However
Warns Members of Force Not
TO Use Weapons Too Freely.

Praisiug Pstrolmsn Henry Kroen Tor
using his revolver when attacked ny
gangsters before the Church o. -.
Thomas Aouinas. i'm Brooklyn. Mayor
Michel said last night at the annual
dinner Of the Honor Legion Of the 70
lice Department At the Waldorf Astoria
that members Of the force must guard
sea.rst a too free use Of gun OF club:
Mr. Mitchell promised the back'ng o.
the administration whenever policemen
are employed IN dealing with crlmlniaIs
who threaten violence. In eonneeuoh
with the benevolent societies ne re
ferred 20 Commissioner Wood as the
best benevolent society in the depart
ment. ,r-.:..;,,.
~ Mods District Attorney Perkins,
the Rev. Ernest NJ Spies. chaplain OF
the Legion; MOnsignGr NJ ). LaY por'
o,,gb Presidents Marks, Pounds, Mat
thewson and Connolly were among
those present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21
AIDS
SEEKING SAFETY
Associates of UniOntOWn
Banker Assign to Pro-
teCt Fortunes.

Unontown. Penn, Jan. 20. Threat
ened with loss of fortunes. made IN
the purchase and sale of coal and coke
lands i'm Western Pennsylvania, asso-
ciates of Josiah Thompson, whose first
national bank was closed on Monday,
took steps to-day TO safeguard their
assets.
Two OF Thompsons righthand men
in the S70.OO0.000 coal and coke syn
dicate assigned through equity pro
ceedings instituted in the Fayette
County courts. They are Isaac Sc
mans. whose estate IS reputed 10 be
ss.OOO.00O TO Sl0,000,000 and Frank
Rosboro, superintendent Of the. eleven
story building in which the UniontoVn
bank is located.
George Cans, a retired brewer, who
"a accredited with having invested
millions in coal lands under the di-
rection of Thompson, filed a voluntary
petition of bankruptcy in the United
States District Court at Pittsburgh.
He gave his assets as Sl24,54l and his
liabilities as s393.l00. Thompson less
than a year ago entered judgment
against the brewer for $1s1,973 10.
Fayette. Greene, Washington and
Nestmoreland counties, and districts
Of West Virginia. are greatly disturbed
over the situation here. To conserve
their interests creditors of Thompson
are rushing into friendly receiverships.
and in Fayette County, at least, they
are finding an easily accessible retreat
in the county courts.
Attorneys and friends Of Mr.. Thomp-
son said to-day that his predlcament
was brought on primarily by depres-
sion in the coal business and because
the Fricks and MELONS and other rec
ognized subsidiaries of the United
States Steel Corporation had been un-
able 70 continue their purchases of coal
lands. or 20 advance funds to afford
Thompson relief.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21
CREASE IN CRIMES
90 P. c. IN A WEEK
sew System of Reports
Shows Big Jump for
Years First Week.
MILK THEFTS SWELL
TOTAL. SAYS WOODS
Commissioner Won't Admit,
However, That Such PilferingS
Made the New Record.

Police Commiss ioner Woods ycster-
dav afternoon. A. Headquarters. con
frrned report that the records OF the
crimes reported TO the Detective Blu
resu during the first week in January
showed an increase Of 500 per cent. lie
refused. however. 90 give out any de
tails OF the particular character 81
crime responsible for this enormous 1n-
crease.
II was Learned by The Tribune YES.
ierday that during the last week o.
December approx imately 400 victims re-
ported 20 the various branches Of the
detective Bureau assaults, no.c-Ups.
burglaries and similar crimes.
The usual records q the cases were
made. and every detective In me city
complained Of thc long hours he was
compelled 10 work in order 20 inVesu-
gate the complaints.
A few days before the trst OF the
,esr Comm iSsioner Woods had forward.
cd 20 the detective branches ana 10 al
police stations q number o. cards upon
which the police were 20 report every
night each complaint fled during the
day. The object, 10 was explained vas
10 hermit the clerks M Headquarters 10
=
which the Commissioner could deter
mine in a few minutes the number ana
the character Of crimes committed IN
the CITY within the previous twenty
four hours
Az the end OF the first week IN Janu-
AIRY Commissioner Woods received
shock when his reCspltu!auon Sneet>
showed that the detective force or me
CITY had been called upon 10 lnveS gate
approXimately 500 complaints. rel
ertnce 20 the final week or December
proved 10 the CommlSsioner that lheie
had been an increase o. l.@uU 10 COM
plants in one week. .
When a Tribune reporter laid the ne
ures before him yesterday AFTERNOON
The Commissioner said:
Eyes: your figures are about Ngh~
But YOU must understand that we are
receiving In the Detective Bureau. un-
der the new card system. complaints
that we're never before reported 10 tnat
branch OF the department. the work OF
investigation being done by the captain
and the uniformed men OF the precinct
in which the crime was committed.
The Commissioner was asked lor an
illustration OF what character OF com
plant had formerly been invest gated
hv the uniformed men. and he said;
well take the thefts or rolls and
milk. That sort Of theft doesn't call
Tor Detective Bureau action. 10 calls
Tor closer attention on the part Of the
patrolmen.'
Commissioner Woods would not ad-
init that the thefts Of bread ana milk
we're responsible for the increase IN the
number Of complaints. and he also re
fused to give out any details Of the
new card system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21
MORE AIRCRAFT
URGED FOR NAVY
Representative Butler Attacks
AeronauticS Appropriation
as Far Too Small.

Washington. Jan. 20. 81 do not
think the United States IS doing what
il should in providing aircraft for the
navy" says Representative Thomas ;.
Butler. ranking minority memoet O.
the House Committee on Naval A
fairs. IN a statement issued to-nlght
attacking the appropriation IN the
naval budget for aeronautcs.
He saws the 81 100000 Appropriation
will add only twenty-four aeroplanes
10 the airship feet in 1916. only
about one-third OF the appropriation
be asserts. viii be available for the
purchase OF aircraft.
The statement foreshadows an at
tempt in the House 70 amend the navs
bill so as TO provide a more liberal
appropriation for airshlps.
The morning newspapers report an
other Zeppelin raid on England. strik-
inl, terror to the hearts OF the British
people." says the statement. ne
warning nations Of Europe are lnvad-
ing every possible market Of the world
with offers 20 purchase aerial craft
for war purposes. Daily reports from
The WAY zone tell Of the important par
being PLAYED by aeronsutics. In the
face OF these well known facts, | DO
not think the United States IS dong
as much for the national defence IN
this direction as il should.
After making necessary allowances
for the cost Of experimental work,
hangers. etc. it is estimated that there
remains a total Of only s36OOOO which
represents the amount that can be eX-
pended in 1916 for new aircraft. TINS
sum will purchase twenty-four aero
planes with no dirigbles or one dlr-
gible with no aeroplanes. In October
1918. the Board on Aeronautics recon
mended fifty aeroplanes and two dlri-
gibles: OF these no aeroplanes or dir
gibles have been obtained
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21
NOTES FROM THE
BUSINESS WORLD

II 1t were not for high ocean freight
rates and the fear Of mines, large ship
ments Of Norwegian and Swedish pa
per pulp would have been sent 20 the
United States within the last few
months. As il is, Scandinavian paper
pulp interests are planning an active
campaign here as soon as conditions
are favorable. in an effort TO get part
of the business enjoyed by Canadian
pulp concerns.
The large exports Of cartridges,
shells and other war materials in which
brass is used. nave resulted in the re
moval Of all surplus supplies of sheet
brass. and manufacturers are busy on
orders for immediate delivery, while
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21
CITY EMPL0YE MISSING
Police Searching for Former
Lodging House Official.

Police are searching the hospitals OF
this city for Sigmund Simon. formerly
assistant superintendent of the Munic-
ipal Lodging House, who disappeared
Monday with sls5 belonging to Frank
Blose, who stayed at the Institution
prior TO sailing for Italy yesterday.
Simon received the money, to be placed
in the safe for Superintendent Whiting,
but the latter, when he last saw his
assistant, Monday afternoon, knew
nothing of it. He advanced 1885, to
Bloise, to enable him 10 return to
Europe.
Simon came 10 the lodging house a
year ago. down and out, but told such
straight story that Whiting employed
him. later making him his assistant.
lie has been efficient, and il is thought
probable that some employees of the
institution who were discharged be-
cause of his Investigations may have
harmed him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-01-21

the number OF the crew on. any tram.
Assemblyman Conklng asserts the
extra crew bin mas proved generally
II and similar bills
in other states entail an additions
annual cost OF more than Se,0O0,OOo 20
the railroads OF the country, an item
that necessarily tends 20 the increase
Of freight and passenger rates .,
Recently the state OF Missouri led
the way by repeating It's extra ere"
law and action looking 90 sim'lsi
result is now being taken IN Severra
other states. The introdueer OF the
repeal bill confident il Will pass
both houses Of the Legislature.