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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14
COURT HEARING FOR
DIR. O'HANLON DENIED
Former COrOncr'> Physician
Ordered to His Seat ut Trial
Of DR.. Stapler.

Police surgeon Philip +. O'Hanlon.
who as "A Coroner's physician In 1910,
was accused by Assistant District At
torney Train OF conspiring TO cover IN
the death of Mrs, Louise IIeinrlchs, APP
reared before Justice Weeks in the
Supreme Court, Criminal Term. yester-
day and asked for a nance to deny the
charges made against him. The case on
trial Is that of Dr. Andre l.. Stapler.
low of Chicago. who is accused Of man.
slaughter, He performed an operation
on Mrs. HcInrichs. which was almost I'M
mediately followed by death.
DIR. OiHanlon got as far as asking
for permission 10 defend his name when
the court asked II il had ANYTHING to
do with the case on trial. When DR..
OHanlon said II had the Judge an
swered that he could not hear II in the
presence of the jurors.
But l am a free born person and
have the right to be hea ID" said
the doctor, but the court interrupted to
ask u you wish to be Free
DIR. OHanlon replied that he did and
Justice Weeks told him he had better
take MS seat. This the doctor did. after
saying that he did not mean to offend
the court or the jury. DIR. O'Hanlon
says he wants to be called MS a witness
In tn" case, but as yet neither side had
expressed "A desire to have him give
testimony.
Ex-Coroner Herman W. Holtzhauser
on whose tour of duty Mrs. Heinrichs died
AT 500 West HIN street, swore yes
terday for the prosecution that he had
never heard of the case until last week.
when he read of 1t In the newspapers
lie said that he had been "A marble
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14
FOR CHAINED BACCHuS
ON new YEARS EVE
Anti-SalOOm Leader Asks
Mayor to Prevent "OrCips''
as 1915 Comes In.

a protest against New Years cvs
orgies Of dissipation" by 'devo,ce. ~
Bacchus' Is contained in q letter sent
to Mayor Mitchell yesterday by William
IL. Anderson. superintendent OF the Anti
Saloon League of New York. lie asks
that no all night liquor permits he issued
this year.
Even the most ardent, wet must adj.
mt says Mr.. Anderson. that it IS
possible 10 drink OF purchase as much
intoxicating liquor as is good for ans
person within the hours when its sal,
is regularly legalized under the general
laws. The reports of the orgies of dis
sipation on such occasions as New Years
eve. with no limit save the folly and
capacity of the jewellers. brings 70 New
York an unsavory fame. which. while il
may attract a certain class. repels
others who. to say the least, are as de.
sirahle citizens, and whose GOOD VIII
and patronage would, in tho long run. he
more valuable and moro stable.
such tacit encouragement to harmful
and often immoral cNtrayagancc would
be peculiarly unsccmly when the dis
tresses incident To- war hang like a pail
over 50 large a proportion OF the civil
lied world, 1t would seem little loss
than Indecent to encourage this kind of
Haunting Of prosperity. due in such large
degree To the war which causes such
widespread suffering"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14
N. CAROLINA PLANS
FIRST FARM BANK
Loans at 6 Per Cent. Aimed to
Put Small Planter on
His Feet.

DrnHAM. y. G., Dec. 13,-Gathering
inspiration from tho ,hirty-eigh,-year-
old cooperative credit bank of vigonova.
a village In northern Italy. sixteen farm
era and business men OF Durham county
have pledged their supper TO tho first
rural credit union established IN the
South under Legislative sanction. Bar
ring the Jewish societies OF the North.
the institution will be tho initial CO.
operative society formed by farmers OF
the United States for the extension OF
6 per cent. short term loans with the
borrowers character az the only COL
lateral. II Is TO be known as loves
row credit union.
The credit unions authorized recently
by law are under the supervision OF the
division of markets OF the State board
of agriculture. Seven persons may form
a credit association. The par value OF
the stock is not 10 exceed SIS.
The farmers of a small credit union
In a rural district are brought together
and pool their interests. Some OF tho
members land or personal property.
and others have character as coliat-
eral. Tit tenan farmer. his chief pos
sessions being n mule and a cow, will
have 20 secure Endorsement OF his note
from the landlord. or two or more OF
his n%eiYhbors A lien on his crop also
IS required. The crop lien will bear q
per cent Interest. II the farmer Will
be enabled 20 purchase his supplies on
a cash basis.
John :. Hil!. member OF an economi"
commission that toured Europe. pre-
scented the detailed workings OF the bank
AZ Visonova. Italy. to the Durham
county society. The bank was organ
t.xl -,.at 1919, ,-s.-. a. IN ~ n VtA I
of 500. Loans were limited TO 5000.
its existence largely on tho extension
~ credit for acquisition Of land. FLOODED
stock and farm, machinery.
The commission referred TO found
tho Italian ban in fine condition. De-
posts amounted to sl",o0O. loans 3d.
600. cash on hand $500. surplus earned
$500. THE entire loss of the ins,itu-
tiun for the thirty-elEht years OF its
life was only 5000. The rate Of in
terest paid members was : per cent. /.
general d~epo~.tors 4 per cent. There
were Sls members.
Personal testimonials from deposi.
tors of the bank were recorded by the
commission. \. blacksmith borrowed
money to purchase steel for his shop,
had paid back the loan. acquired owner
ship Of a shop and was a depositor OF the
cooperative institution. Others obtained
loans 10 purchase cattle and agricultural
implements.
Membership was limited to persons
living within n radius of two miles. The
officers Of the institution receive no
salaries. a board OF directors. consist
ing of Ave persons. served for two years.
Moral character and earning capacity
are prerequisites TO membership in the
North Carolina institution. Its capital
consists of payments made by the sev.
eral members. The union il entitled TO
receive on deposit the savings Of it's
members and from non-nemhers such
amount as ma he prescribed by the
board of directors. The union is em-
powered TO borrow mone from any
source. but such Indebtedness shall not
exceed i,s capital. surplus and reserve
fund.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14
BOY SCOUTS GET $6,012 MORE.
Have HsS,5i6 So Far and VIII
Keen After R2OO, 900.

At the meeting OF the Boy Scouts
campaign committee yesterday it was
decided to continue the hun for contrib
buttons until $500. 0o0, the amount orig
inally sought. Is raised, Additional ROM
tributions of $6.012.50 were reported.
bringing the total to $ss,5l6.l5. Among
the contributions were these $500 from
George w. Perkins. 500 each from j. h.
Taller me Clarence III. Kelsey, $50 from
Charles u. Baker, and $50 each from
Thomas A, Edison and +. A. O.. Scheartz.
Dudley Field Malone spoke In favor Ct
eparedness. narrating this anecdote:
"When Brand Whitlock arrived in
New York he told me this story with
the approach of the German army all the
diplomats left Brussels except the chi
nese Minister M Mr., Whitiock, Finally
the Chinese Minister went to Mr.. Whit
lock and said
"Mr, Whitlock, cannot remain
longer insane with you
"'Why not said Minister Whitlock,
YOU. like myself, represent "a neutral
nation. We have no part In the war.
Besides. we have diplomatic immunity
Eyes said tho chinese Minister, 'but
che osnnon she has no syea'"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14
VIRTUE" FILM IS R R
Producers VIII Fight License
Heads Order In court.

License Commissioner George II. Bell
yesterday prohibited the showing of the
MIN "Vlr:ue." which was TO have been
seen for the first time IN New York at
Days Theatre. The picture was shown
before Mr.. Bell in the morning and he
decided that II was indecent. immoral
and contrary to the public welfare n
therefore should not be shown" He
wrote a letter accordingly to the Wilben
Amusement Company, lessee OF the
theatre.
The management. however. took n diff
ferent view Of the matter and although
they acqulesced In the Commissioners
order not to show the picture. n notice
was posted on the front of the house
Ia ct night that the Aim would be produced
this afternoon. They intend to get an
injunction restraining Mr.. Bell from taxi
ing further action. VIRTUE Is the same
film which met with the opposition of the
Philadelphia censors. whose judgment
was overruled by the Supreme Court of
the State.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14

tire and then She assumed the title role
or "~Friquct" at the Savoy.
Miss Doro's career as a star began
IN 1907 AT the Criterion Theatre. play.
Ing CdrlotfU in The Morals of Marcus"
This play was followed by The Richest
Girl ~ Electricity" She played
Ohrcr Trisf In II revival of the play
ot the same name in February OF 1912.
Her last appearance IN New York was
in ~'Diplomicy." During this engage
ment motion picture producers became
much interested In her work and
finally contracted for her services. She
has acted for ONE time with the
Famous Players Film Company and
also with the Triangle Film Company.
At present she is filing "A new contract
with the Famous Players IN Los Ange-
les n her husband has been acting
with her.
MIR. Dexter is n proteee OF Augustus
Thomas. who admired his work while
seeing him act with a Western stock
company. He took him to John Drew
and Mr. Dexter first appeared In Tho
Tyranny of Tears supplanting Julian
L'Estrange. Later he was a zee for
a prominent part in The Master Mind"
at the Harris Theatre. The Love
Leash AZ the am theatre and "Con-
sequences ~ the Comedy Theatre.
His last appearance on Broadway was
In Henry Miller's production of lust
Outside the Door acted recently nj the
Gaiety Theatre. Mr.. Dexter In q men,
her Of the Actors Equity Association
and other professional clubs and soci-
cites.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14

The marriage OF Marie Doro. actress.
10 Elliott Dexter. an actor, became
known az a certainty YESTERDAY. after
rumors TO this effect had been heard
along Broadway for some time. when
friends in this city received announce
ments of the wedding. The ceremony
was performed about six weeks ago,
prior to Miss Doro's departure to Calf
fornia TO act in motion pictures. Mr..
and Mrs. Dexter are still In Los An
geles. but will live at II East Fifty
NTH street when they return 10 New
York after Christmas.
Miss Doro became acquainted with
Mr.. Dexter when both were playing In
the revival of Diplomacy" at the En-
pire Theatre last spring. lie appeared
in tho part OF Julian Beaucierc, re-
placing Leslie Faber. who retired, and
remained with the until the
end Of its run in Boston. Miss Doro,
Blanche Rates n William Gillette
were starred together IN the play.
Mrs. Dexter. or Marie Doro Rogers.
is a native Of Kansas City. She made
her first stage appearance with the Cri-
terion Stock Company OF st. Paul.
When she came East she appeared in
musical comedies and then was engaged
by the late Charles Frohman for
straight dramatic work. In 1904 she
appeared as Lady Catherine Lnsenbv
with William Gillette In The Admir-
able Crichton" on tour. Later she was
Dora In "Granni" At the Lyceum Thea
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14
A PLAY WEEK.
hi nRes at the seven IN,
Theatres

~ sue seven uHs
Theatres.
Guy Bates Post SAYS tina he Ia act
ing Omar the Tent Maker" which
was new at the Lexington Theatre last
night. for the last time. lie is going tn
have a new play next season. also the
work of Richard Watson Tully. and the
reighborhood theatres will see him no
more. Mr.. Post is fortunate in having
another play from AN author who has
suited him so well in the past. Since
'Omar the Tent Maker" was first acted
In Nv York. on n bitterly cold Janu-
AIRY night two years ago. Mr.. Post has
played the piece continuously with only
four weeks vacation. And the first &C
counts OF 1t were in only two cases
favorable. the general prophecy being
that the piece could not possibly survive.
But 1t has kept Mr.. Post most prosper
ously before the public. There was the
usual enthusiasm last night.
Dogs are not as new on the stage as
some %youngish persons think. Not to
refer to the case of Goethe at Weimar.
there were the Leonzo Brothers OF
youthful memory and THE Dog OF
Bruges' as well as other talented ami
mails who used to please our forefathers.
The stage or the boS was indeed by
way OF being more or less Uttered with
these intelligent CANNES who were a
desperate species of deus ex machina,
who could always he relied to seize the
villain by the neck at the psychologist
cal minute. OF course Jasrer is OF the
day and SO is his play Young America"
which came to the Standard Theatre
last night. Frederick Billiards. drama
is acted by the same players who gave
II at the Gaiety and is as effective as
ever in its fidelity to certain types OF
American boyhood. The audience took
great pleasure out of II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14
THE BLUE BIRD" AGAIN.
Maeterlinck's Play NJ the MRnhHt-
tan Opera louise

Maeterlinck's fairy play THE Blue
Bird" came to the Manhattan Opera
House yesterday to be offered as a
Christmas diversion for children dur
ing the next two weeks. II will be
acted only at m~atinees. as there Is more
important business at tho Manhattan
Opera House in the evening than mere
art.
Tho play Is still admirably acted and
it's symbolism Ia as beautiful and poetic
az ever. II would he difficult to and
n play more suited to matinees for chill
dren than this il, and It IN so we'll per-
formed that all It's original beauties
may still he enjoyed.
The journey OF the two children
through the world in search OF the blu
bird IL a lovely allegory and viii bs
most welcome during the holiday season.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14
mitchell SELLS AT
S1O; WHITMAN AT 81
Roosevelt Thrown Tn With
Cleopatra and Others at
$3.50 a Bunch.
MCSEE RULERS GO ALSO

Sam Gumpertz IL said to he going to
build a new amusement place at Coney
Island OIL the site OF Dreamland with
everything free except 10 cents admis-
sion. Probably that is why he was the
largest buyer at the auction of the con-
tents Of the Eden Musee yesterday.
lie bought John Purrpy Mitchell.
nings Bryan. Anna Held. Sarah Bern
hardt and twelve other assorted famous
people all in a lump for $3.50. o $40
apiece. He Jus, missed getting nine.
teen makers OF history from Cleo
patra to T. Roosevelt, which went en-
masse for $3.50. with mastery self
restraint he refraincd from paying $500
for twenty-six rulers of the world
on the theory, doubtless. that some Of
them will shortly have nothing left to
rule over.
Moreover. Mr.. Gumpcrtz felt that
rulers change so fast nowadays that
some OF the collection will surely he out
Of date when Coney Island resumes
business next May. Why. al the m
on the sale. Suan Shih-k'ai vas rugged
out as the President of "A republic. while
at any day he may become an emperor
and wear an entirely different and moro
ornate costume.
Selling celebrities by the gross made
comparative values difficult to estimate.
Thomas A. Edison. clad in "A check suit.
was sold separately for $40. however.
and Gen. Cocktails brouRht SEQ. Both
beat Gov Whitman. who was disposed OF
scenery and everything" for 81. The
scenery consisted Of u vaulted arch
such as you find in public buildings.
The Tiger tof Twenty-third. not Four
teenth street, was sold right after the
Governor for IS.
The coronation Of George v. and
Queen Mary brought SEES. but the army
and navy comma nders OF the present
war-Kitchener. .Jellicoe. King Albert.
ct Advent for only :? apiece. How
ever. Mr.. Gumpertz got a Irritation 'all
in good working order" for $40. which
seemed pretty inexpensive ms fir,atlons
go. He also acquired most OF the con-
tents Of the chamber Of horrors. Some
of the larger prices Of the day. paid
for group figures in which the au-
ctioneer protested hat the very wax.
at 2o cents a pound, was worth more
than the bid. were:
Admiral Fletcher hombarding Vera
Cruz. FIVE figures. SIS: Gen. Funston
entering Vera Cruz. eight figures. $40
Lees surrender at Appornattox, "a
figures. 800 Pope Plus lying in state.
four figures. $40 Horrors Of the Span
ish Inquisition. $50 Hans Schmidt, $40.
and the execution Of the four rum
men. $40.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14
JURY PANEL DRAWN.
HavrrstrRw Politician on Trial To-
morrow In New city.

NV Cry. Dec. 13--An extra panel
" twenty-five taiesmen was drawn by
County clerk Sherwood to-day from
which 20 select the Jury to try w. v.
Weary. charged with forgery and the
'Neft Of Haverstraw town funds. The
a" goes to trial Wednesday before
SUPREME Court Justice Tompkins In
New city.
Deputy Acknowledgement Chambers,
Who has superseded Thomas Gagan,
District Attorney. called for the special
uanei, On IL were drawn only two
H9vers,raw talesmen. William Snow
r'd Henry Oldfeld. Edmond Digs Of
brooklyn il Cleary's counsel OF record.
Mr Chambers has fourteen indictments
Sst'nst Cleary. and should the first trial
Jesuit in "A disagreement or acquittal
me Attorney-General will push the case
on another Indictment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14
HEALTH BOOKS FOR SCHOOLS.
Advanccd Pupils Urged 10 Read
From Public Library List.

4 list of books or health instruction
'as been prepared by DIR. Charles
r Bolduan. head OF the Bureau of Pub
liz Health Education. and with the aid
~ the public library all the books
named will be placed at the disposal Of
me public, with the particular Idea Of
CIRCULATION among high school pupils.
In all seventy-two books are recon-
n"uded. The first twenty in the list
al" under the heading Of health there
ar" four on good food four on God and
cooking for the sick seven on first aid
70 the injured six on diseases eight
about the home nurse, and twenty-three
OF 'he care Of babies.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14
HITCHNG WARNING EFFECTIVE
Decrease In Accidents Due
Police Warming Children.

Police COMMISSIONS Woods's order
ISSUED November I i~nstructlng patrol
men TO prohibit children from stealing
tides on the T,ar of vehicles and warn
ing the parents that 1t must not occur
again has shown it's effectiveness by the
N'Hreasc IN the number OF children in
)nrei. During November 81 accidents
a"'e reported.
The figures show that three children
were killed and fourteen injured by
f'ohlng on wagons. automobiles and
trolley cars last month. In October,
however, there were No deaths reported.
bt thirty-three we're injured. The de-
a"cis, the Commissioner said, proves the
value Of the new plan.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14

Mrs. Rose schwartz Of Watcrtown.
a years old. was found suffering
from the effects of gas poisoning in the
home of her sister. Mrs. Leah Goldberg,
ia Riverda,e avenue, last night, and
was taken to ST. Mary's Hospital. \
charge Of attempted suicide was pre-
gains her. II was reported that
Schwartz had been unable TO obtain
left her by her late husband,
which she had placed OF deposit.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14
BRIDGEPORT'S WAR
BOOM STILL GROWS
Population Steadily Increases,
Plants Go Up, Bank Dcpos-
its Almost Double.
OPEN SHOP, 3 HOUR, CITY

bridgeport, Conn, Dec. l3,-With the
ro,r,np ~ ,bs NM h,.,r.s. ,o pr,aro-
-
p'r' " Guy mas Sno"" q r"narhao'e
growth that is reflected IN Its every oc-
| cupation and institution. The census OF
,oio r,ve tho ponu,a ,,o, NJ, pr,a,onor,
-.
as Ios'"o'' ana ~ 'he beginning or the
present year II was placed ut about 116.-
600. Police and other public officials
MN, .,,,r,.. 4. a.. 81. ,.,,, I'm nm ,,s
MI"
'"creae''s "A'er'ah! every oaE'
As a result of The unexpected arrival
here Of so many peop,e IN. housing con-
d,,,or. . 80. a,.x., a., st..
&C. !. 1880 n. "et
ho,soa 80" -. ..i.uS ~
Instance ava .ovar,, "a mi,,.. y ,ou, 4,
,h. moor hous. hocar.o ,h.y naro o,oo,aa
S,,o,n ,h.ir hon.. re-. .at,.,,, o. ....I
an ox,or,,on.,o ,ai.e ,,d ho,rc ,,nahIa
% oh,.,r o,h.r a,a.,a 1,hs 49,
a, f,,rn,sh.d oo,r. ha,. in,,caS 49, =
four doli.rs , uoaI and a., a, "a.
as,,ree nos, .i,,raas ,,ora ,ra ,a,, 90 No
nd
O,o ,,.,,, A.. =. . -
bo.r ,ha - "'' - n"'
,on nian, -. 7np',s''n ~ 'e.nint-
ridna ra,,a 49," 80
,,a ,.,,p IVY pa.e"t "i"' nu,u-
IT,, -, Iii - W.,
o. ~ N. .s Ia "IIeauy oeen lSsueu
h,,,,di,n. Wv I've op.in,i'ns v" lie"
,r,n " .et ,"Lc'uueu'
p"r' VI " Piant ~ now
's ~ ,"'ee snii,S or e,snt hours
49,. -. o. 'sI'"'eu 'na' mere
Tho cn,on ~ p.'sonS ,."ii";eu ny
wor,,,.r Id, " "uul'ionai
ho,.I.a ~ =. on as '"oh as
-. .ou"u v 'hein.
,.ri. ,,.In ""'' WIN care
49,. 900 N "nN" ".o"e Scr'cS more
80 " meal mas recently peen
oIen." :" ~" accommodation or the
'"'!'o!- EN'e.s'Nc tracts or land
,o".,euous VI us pihn' nave beeh bought
Nv ~ ana there bennington
drods OF attractive modern dwellings Of
prick ana stoie. wide streets. recreation
parks and other features. These houses
Will be- rented at moderate prices to en-
ployees.
The Bridgeport Trojectile Company,
which II said 10 he financed by German
money, recently completed n $4,000. 600
plant not far from the Remington Arms
Company. and there are reports Of the
coming OF one or. two more new ammur,-
ton companies h the city.
While many firms are manufacturing
directly for the warning nations. thar.
OF busine TIL. Lake To-nedo RoaY
ompany mas enlarged i,s miami during
the last year and the Bridgeport Rrass
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-12-14
L~xIess Actress Jumped Contract

Mime Gabrielle Gunther. known on the
vaudeville stage as mime, Gunthcr. the
legless woman" must pay $1,000 10
Frederick Melville, a booking agent, for
jumping her contract, The plaintiff al
legged that he booked the defendant In
1912 and that after she had appeared
here at the Victoria Theatre she ignored
the contract
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-03
SUPREME COURT SILENT
ON JlTNEY ,SUPERSEDEAS
Case Is Placed In Privileged Dork.t
FOR "nll Term in
Richmond
Especial to Tho Times-Dispatch.1

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.l
STAUNTON. VA. September 2.-Thc
Virginia state Supreme Court of An
peals to-day refused to interpret tho
suporsedcas granted the Richmond
jitncy drivers by Judge Keith on tho
ground that the case was not before
the court. Tho case. however was
placed on the privileged docket for tho
fall term of the court In Richmond
The court had been ASKED for an Inter
probation of the effect Of the super
sedcas by attorneys for the city Of
Richmond. in order that the city would
know just what action to take against
the jitncy drivers. who assumed that
the supcrscdcas rcinstatcd Il tcmpor-
AIRY Injunction granted them by Judge
Wells. but afterwards revoked by him
The case OF Bessie Avant vs Lucy
Foo ct ais. was argued and sub
mittcd.
Curtis & SUBWAY VS.. williams was
argued In part and continued
An appeal and superscdcas was