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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-13
osborne Is My Bible, His Face
Keeps Me Straight '--Ex-Convict
George Faber, Who Found Himself at Sing Sing though
Out of Work, Spurns Old Pals Pleas to
Return to Easy Money Game.

wires the day before Lefty Louie"
Horowitz and his companions were put
20 death for the murder OF Herman
Rosenthal. Faber also comes from the
East Side. and he knew Lefty Louie
we'll; he had turned more than one
trick with Lefty, he said. The suspi-
cion which centred about him was
found baseless, and he continued 10
serve as trusty.
Girl Caused Fall.
Faber is an "Elmira boy" He was
a youngster still in public school when
he got into his first trouble. Sadle
Brown was the cause.
81 advised her not to pay hush money
to the copper" said Eaber frankly,
But she did and he framed me.
was sent up to Elmira for attempted
larceny. served one year and twenty
DAYS. and when ! got out ! went back
zone day | got into trouble again.
slapped a girl in the face. She wa,
the sister of police lieutenant and
wanted me TO marry her | refused
| knew her kind. | was sent TO Elmiya
again, and when ! got out say. what
chance has a man on parole! Not /"
EnOSt OF "a CHdNCt III NHlS wy
"They got me again. They'll get any
one who's fool enough TO come back
This time il was Sing Sing. Judge
Southard in sentencing me said was
an habitual criminal. thought about
that when was in prison. Was |?
said 20 myself. No. | wasn't. ! decided
But il kept hammering in my mind all
the time.
"'You're all habitual criminal kept
buzzing in my head. was bound 70
prove | wasn't. | worked hard and
faithful. was made trusty. The
devil in me was getting licked. and
was tickled 20 death
While on duty rs a scout FOR base
balls hit over the fence and into the
river ~ game between the inmates
and the New York Stock Exchange
teams on July 1. Faber had an oppor-
tunity 20 give the lie 20 the voice that
burred in his head.
4 rowboa, caugh, by cross curren;
Continued on PAGE 4. column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-13
stoct Ownership Censured.

Ihird-ln participating in meetings
o. the Commission where matters were
unde! consideration affecting corpora
tons In which he had a financial inter
esi a. stockholder
"Four,h-Tha. while owner of stock
u such corporations he knowingly and
Niuily performed the duties and eX-
slei'ed the preroRatiye Of Public Ser
wee C0mmissilrtr.
Neglect Of DUTY:
first-That upon the application Of
ae Edison Company 20 acquire out
f1nding stock Of the Amsterdam Com
,say ne failed 20 perform his official
esHes by falling % give the application
Eopef orsideratlon; procured the ap-
l'oFal Of the application against the
interest Of the City Of New York and
yer Us protests. and 20 the irreprable
Htlury Of the City o. New York and its
nhsbltants.
second In procuring the issuance
ne commission Of an improper
ste Inadequate certificate OF au-
aoniy for the construction Of
1s third tracks in Manhattan.
.,ereby the City Of New York and its
.ahaoiiants and The stockholders Of the
@npshy suffered .rrcparable injury,
NnsTeDy eJtfavaRance in contract
"z anc ln construction was permitted.
Ihird, that be personally voted and
.t,felsed his efficient power and inhu-
80 70 defeat resolution introduced
meeting OF the commission 10 pro-
.s ne enforcement Of an order Of
commission directing the repair.
.-y'oYement and alteration Of defective
inadequate construction on the
VIC Avenue and Forty-second Street.
Asahstt2nyille and 81. Nicholas Ave
--s railroad lines.
.io1rth, that he failed as a Com
'...'.oner 20 protect and safeguard the
,S'sst Of the city. % It's inhabitants
- pi stockholders and corporal ons
stsei 70 his Official regulations. that
"a exercised his Official power and
49, lnoe lor the particular advantage
80 ,sheht % certain stock interests.
Mai ne has failed % properly or
- is,.t.<teiy supervise corporations sub
supervision BY the commission
.sn,e,h ne vas q member.
A.. H.h' with misconduct in Office, neg
~ duty and ineficiency, In falling
.fhd The meetings Of the commits
- improper Official action a. meet
90 shieh he did attend. that he used
49,, required ln official business IN
Y,. isT practice for hire. failed 20
- %sfqpate service as Communion
an, We supervision and regulation Of
,,.nfs'.ons; failed % maintain n
-. s1eiFnt and econom ical orgsni-
- % The Public Service Comnis-
vi @q u .nsfic.ency IN the super
f..Il.s control and disposition Of the
l. lA'f1sted % his charge a. Pun
"a. ,.fe 'Dmmissloner Tor the pur-
" treating rapid tfansit facilities
a,s1 ~ 81 Asw York. and had de
~ Proper action in divers and sun
s.s..'-re eil'fs properly the subject u
1T',iiDn D. fhe commission.
C,s..' committee recommends 20 ths
B.59a.f his removal from Office"
NJ. fsfDse1 last night 20 com
+" hit ease. Earlier IN the day
1 ''"''nsfd On page o. column .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-13
Brings the War Home.

There j. new. strange tension in
the country. there are no signs OF
gloom Or depression, but everyone IS
serious For months the country had
been hoping against hope that the
voluntary system would pull through,
but perhaps Lord Dcrby's announce
ment will bring the war home IN the
way nothing else has done. IL may
hurt the Briton's pride. but II is bound
10 stimulate the nation.
The press makes the announcements
quietly and seriously, with generally
frank admissions that the step IS
necessary, and upholding the decision
It is pointed out that the cost OF the
war will be cut and at the same time
much of the hardship lessened. Thomas
startled the country with his speech,
threatening revolution II conscription
were adopted. but since then the Aiiies
nosi,ion has become more serious, ana
tho country has grown used 10 resig-
nations and changes. politicai ana MN
,arv. and has much altered modeS ol
living. Then. again. the justice OF tue
scbeme appeals TO every one unless ne
be an out-and-out paciilst-tnere arc
not many Of them here.
Left Out of Council.
Tho war council Of five members
named Yesterday includes neither Lord
Kitchener, who is away on mys'efl-
Gus mission in the Near East nor Mr'
Churchill, who earlier IN the war, as
First Lord of the Admiralty, TOOK
largo mart in the prosecution OF the
~a1 ,~ a. ]. Balfour, Mr.. Churchill's
successor. David Lloyd George, An
drew Bonar Law, Reginald McKenna
and Premier Asquith comprise the new
board
Mr.. Churchhill, rumors in London
say. expected TO be named on this
When the Premier failed 10
include him among its members Mr..
Churchill felt that he wanted TO do
something TO aid the army. With the
call for more men. intensified by the
suggestion of conscription, he felt that
the time had come TO go 10 the front
and to quit his position of paid IN
activity"
The post of Chancellor of the Duchy
of Lancaster is virtual sinecure, al
though il carried for many years Caoi-
net rank. Its duties comprise the
stewardship of revenues of the Duehy'
which is the principal source OF tho
private revenue Of the sovereign. 1t
has always been found convenient to
have the office held by men whose, age,
experience and qualifications rendered
their inclusion in the Cabinet advisable.
MIR. Churchill is protege OF Pre-
mier Asquith. To that is ascribed his
appointment in the coalition Cabinet.
As First Lord of the Admiralty he was
subjected to much criticism. both Tor
the Antwerp md the Dardaneiies eN-
petitions. The Premier always de-
Tended him. AM only yesterday IN tho
clared that NJ. Churchill would be
found blameless
Always active and having seen SER
vice with the British ARMIES In India
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-13
Former Admiralty
Lord RetireS from
the Cabinet
INACTIVITY IRKS,
QUITS SINECURE
Time, He Says, Will Vindi-
cate His Administra-
ton of the Fleet.
ACCEPT CONSCRIPTION
London Papers Say Decision
Was Necessary-England Sc.
riOus, but Not Gloomy.
I'd, csbl. 70 The Tribune J

London, Nov. l2.-Winston Spencer
Churchill, Chancellor Of the Duchy OF
Lancaster, has resigned from the Cab
met 10 Join the army in France. He
will Join the oxford Yeomanry, in
which he holds the rank of major.
Coming close on Lord Derby's hint
tina, conscription would be resorted 10
after November 30-snd nobody here
seems 70 doubt that the draft will be
actually enforced-the Official an
nogncement that man who has occu-
ped 20 large place in public affairs
wss . fght IN the trenches caused
r,.eh comment Il was interpreted
Ycoerslly Is al answer 20 Nr. Church
il's critics ard ss an inspiration 70
;as -slsekers."
y rs lsi;er Of resignation Mr..
C1.rehi.. explains iha. he agrees in
- :s--si.oa q small war council
az appreciates the intention which
Premier Asq-.:t expressed 20 include
- s-o1g ia members. he foresaw
;.s ci=cul;:ss TIA; the Premier would
have . face = "a composition, ne
stE;ss al ts makes 70 complaint be-
q -ss -.s sehe-s vas changed.
2; VIII ;hzt charge NJ. Chgrchills
Wa = TIE gCerument naturally
e..ssa re says .tz: be could rot se-
reg; Po,itio- ot general responsi-
tl;T e, Z Tsr re.:ey E!;hou; sny ef-
.ec--rs shkrs u rs guidance sid con-
t-s- 49, .s 90 70: :sel able in times
re ;.sss - remain il well paid in
Ic-.v.1y.
-t-5,- 3.ss g; 3ozt: ;hst couserip-
tc- W. c,=s Ozly the young,
u--G--si =sz o. Britain stand be-
tVes- re co-:.-uz;iol and the down
ta- g: ,-s ot ths.r eount.y's mos;
,.s-s.e3 traditions. 4; the end Of
ssvs-:es- days thsy nus; have rallied
q tt- s-VTc-t @ the machinery %
..----s.c- w.ll he set IN motion. They
--s; Volunteer -ov OF he eonserpted
.1;s-
ic-d 0e-hy's scAene. which origi-
-K..y called !or 10000 20 $4,000 re-
c--.ts weekly. hSs been successful, but
j: seems doomed % defeat under the
rrese-t decision, FOR even lifelong
s-:i-eo1scriptionists sadly admi; tha.
eomTGlsioa : bound 20 come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-13
Nine Charges Include
the Ownership of
Light Stock.
MISCONDUCT IN
OFFICE CHARGED
Neglect of Duty Another
Basis of Legislative
Inquiry Findings.

r,s official f.te Of Edward +. Mccall
4, ,ow souarely up TO Governor Whit
nsn for decision.
Nine charges against the chairman
the Public Service Commission, with
recommendation for removal, were
an, TO Albany at midnight last night
nv. special messenger of the Thomp-
,nn legislative Committee appointed to
i,ys,tigate the Public Service COmmis-
,ion Of this district.
Four of the indictments assert that
Mccall has been guilty of misconduct
in Office, and five charge that he mas
neglected his official duty and has
shown himself TO be inefficient.
|, is charged that, despite his asser-
lion that he turned over his $4,000
worth Of stock in the Kings County
Electric Light. Heat and Power CON-
Dsny 70 his wife, he is still the owner
Of the stock. and that ne officially aided
and Abetted the procuring "of the ap-
uroysl Of the order permitting COM
psny controlled by the Kings County
. take over outstanding shares OF an
other company.
The full report of the Thomson
Committee, which has been taking tes-
,inony at los Broadway, was not ap-
proved and signed until after IL o'clock
last night. 1t was then placed in the
hands Of a representative Of the COM
ni,,ee who left for Albany on the
Midnight train. go,
Governor Whitman is at Dunkirk.
\. Y, to-day, and he will not receive
he report officially until Monday morn
i,g His secretary. William A. Orr, viii
k given the report on the messengers
arrival in Albany THIS morning.
Charges Against Mccall Only.
These charges are against Mccall
alone. The cases OF the other commits
sionsrs will be handled separately by
tie Thompson Committee, which re-
sumes its hearings on Tuesday morn
ing. 1t is not 20 be doubted that the
removal Of Commissioners J. Sergeant
Cram. Roger c. Wood and George V.
S. Williams will also be recommended
later on
An official summary Of the Mccall
charges was given out last night by the
subcommittee which supervised the
compilation Of the final papers. 1t is
as follows:
Misconduct in Office:
"Firs,-That al the time Of his ap-
pOinment 10 Office he was the owner and
is still the owner of stock in a cor
porstion subject 70 his official regula-
lion and supervision, which act is in
violation Of the statutes.
"Second-By officially aiding and
sbe,iing in procuring approval Of the
order permitting the acquisition Of
ihs outstanding Amsterdam Company's
,ioek By the Edison Company while
haying financial interest in the sub
lse! 9! such order as a stockholder in
an allied COMPANY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-13

San Francisco, Nov. 12.--Miss Rhoda
Leichter, a young artist who was re-
ported as among the victims OF the
steamship Ancona, Is safe in Rome, ac'
cording TO telegram received here TO-
day by her bother, Mark Leichter The
telegram states that Miss Leichter Gs
not on the steamer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-13

Continued ON page I. column
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-13

SHOWERS TODAY; FAIR AND
COLDER TOMORROW; FRESH
y. w. WINDS.
Yesterdays Temperatures:
High, 5s; Low. 10.
Full Report on Page g.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-13

Continued on page 9. column Q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
VIII In.p.ct station Faculties.

Judges Prentis and Rhea will go to
Bristol next Tuesday to inquire into the
station facilities provided there by the
Norfolk and Western and the Southern
railroads. Judge W.ngheld, who has
been ind!sposed for several days. will
not make the trip.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
CONTINUE ROHR'S $4,000
ACTION AGAINST CITY
Trial of l."nE-ContcStcd Cusc VIII Re
Held AT Neat Term of
Court.

{ NJ the request OF counsel for the
plaintiff the case of Frank c. Rohr
against the city OF Richmond and the
trustees of the First Baptist Church,
which was docketcd for trial in the
CITY Circuit Court yesterday. was con-
tinucd. No date for the hearing was
liked II Will probably come up for
trial at the next term Of court
In this action Rohr sues for $4,000
Tor injuries alleged TO have been sus-
taincd by him when he 'trippcd and
fell over n coal hole In the sidewalk
In front of the church. charged by
him to have been effectively capped
The plaintiff holds the city and the
church authorities jointly liable for the
accident
on December IL. 1913, Jury in the
CITY Circuit Court, after hearing the
evidence. gave Rohr a verdict for S3.-
600. y motion to set aside the verdict
was pending argument when Judge r.
carter scott was obliged to leave the
bench temporarily on account Of ILL
ness. Judge Mullen. who was dcsignat-
ed TO sit for him. subsequently, set the
verdict aside when IT developed that
OF the seven church trustees named as
defendants, only two were regularly
qualified by the court.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
WANTS SERVICE EXTENDED
Norfolk suburb Seeks GINS and Electric
Current.

Argument was concluded Yesterday
before the state Corporation Commits
sion In the case OF the Commonwealth
against the Virginia Railway and
Power Company and the City Gas Conn
pany. OF Norfolk. The Commonwealth
sues in this case at the relation OF
Boggs and others. citizens. OF Balantyne
Place. a Norfolk suburb.
The complainants allege that unde-
their franchises the two defendant com
panics should be compelled to extend
their electric light and power and gas
service to Ealantync Place. Henry w
Anderson appeared for the two corpo-
rations, and Thomas W. shelton. OF
Norfolk. for the petitioners
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
JlTNEY BUS LINE STARTED
VIII Carry Passengers in Competition
with Trolley Lines

Among tho new concerns chartered
by tho State Corporation Commission
yesterday was the Richmond Jitney
hus Company. which will operate an
automobile bus line similar to the
Ji'hcy bus lines now in operation in
the larger cities Of the country.
The jitney bus is comparatively new
1t originated In the Western country
Whcre II derived it's name, the word
Jitney being good Western English
i1r cents" the amount OF fare on
all jitncy lines
There Is already In service in Rich :
mono one Jitney bus line, but IL has
"hiF TWO busses in service. The com
pahy operating them is headed BY A.
X Iilier, who has applied for license
10 operate regular service. the op-
"ra'ions or the two cars now carving
passehsers Tor a nickel being expert
mental. The officers OF tho co,nnany
chartered yesterday arc: T. r. Alphin.
president. and NJ. Libbey, secretary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
EXPOSITION ENDORSED
Lenders Of \r,:r" Rncr Approve IInnr
for !r"nt Celebrations

Thomas wallace Swan. O, Chicago
ccr"tary Of the Negro Exposition ana
Celebration ~ the state OF Illinois.
which takes place next August, made a
strong speech IN favor Of the uuaui-
nous support OF tho colorcd people OF
IN" exposition o. Richmond Rev. u
u Wright. who was connected vim tho
cNposition held ia Philadelphia, also I'm.
dorsed tho exposition and the work
done ny Giles n. Jackson Both OF these
men commended the efforts OF the
"egro Historical and Industrial A.so-
citation TO make this the greatest even,
~ the negro race. The meeting held in
JoEnson's Hall was well attended.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
FINANCE COMMITTEE
REPORTS BOND ISSUE
Provides for New Schools and Ac-
QUESTION OF Clyde Line
Property.
COMES BACK WITHOUT CHANGE
Action Deferred on Pollock Resolu-
ton to Provide 100000 for Paw
ing Sidewalks, the City 10 BE Re-
imbnrscd by Assessment.


Inc council Committee on Finance
last nigh: voted to report to the Coun-
cIl Tor passage, without change the
resolution looking 10 Il $3.50 bond
'ssu" to take care OF school and other
improvements The measure popu-
larry designated as tho baby budget. y"
was introduced at the last regular
meeting OF tn" Common Council, but
was recomnittrd upon the motion Of
councilman Pollock.
Mr. Pollock. in ASKING for the recon-
initial. gave as his reason for the re-
quest 'hat he wanted the Finance Com
'nittre 10 consider with the resolution
The feasibility Of adding to the baby
budget an extra 100000 for PAWN,
sidewalks for property owners. rs w.'t
as irauSf"r OF 100000 from tho H.;
ancc TO tho credit of opcuinr ana
widening streets from tho proceeds of
e bond issue to the general .,ro,,
fund
The Finance co,,,,i.,,
tho matter in ,xorn,,,a ,;, " ,
voted TO roport ma "',, ~,
resolution wi,bou, rh,nro -,
meet again a, n',.,,,,.,, ,i' al
noon to PASS uuo,, .r,,n,,i.L,.1 ,,,.' a. ',,
and viii at .uhnt ,i,no q, 10 ..',ii,
take definite action uuou Nr rnl,,,i.,
two independent r..snlntinns .,,t ,
into eject the s,,rres,ions n',,ij,' ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
snid to he Wanted in Norro,k,

James Latham. alias Ed Jones. col
ored. arrested by Detectives Krengci
and Goidsby on n charge OF being n
fugitive from Justice from Norfolk.
where he Is said to be wanted for MUIR
der. will he arraigned In the Police
Court to-day Norfolk authorities are
expected TO have n man here this morn
ing to identify and claim the man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
HAVE SCARLET FEVER
Fonr Children OF Stntc Health Commits
siOncr MIIiinmn I'LL.

Four OF the children OF State Health
commissioner inniOn G. Williams are
III Win scarlet fever. 1t Is mild
typ" OF the disease that broke out in
tn" family of DR. Williams, who has
been himself indisposcd for several
days and confined to his home.
The condition of the children was
reported not at al! serious yesterday
ihe belief was expressed that all OF
the little patients would be con-
valcsccnt In II few days
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
"tN SECURED FROM
L. y. WAR DEPARTMENT

including the cost OF constructing
the granite base. the expense OF mount
ing the gun Will be about 5000. This
sum VIII be taken from the balance
mat remains from the $1,000 appropria-
non made In the budget of 1914 for
!narkinS historical sites and buildings
Inc gun was sold TO the city by tho
war Department on the basis or the
actual value OF the metal 1t will be
unveiled during the Confederate re-
union next June
large delegation from the Improved
order OF Heptasophs asked the com
mittce TO appropriate $500 towards
the entertainment OF the annual con-
vention OF the supreme council OF tho
order, which will be held in this city
next June. Speakers told the commit
tee that tho convention would bring
to Richmond about 900 delegates and
500 visitors
The committee laid the application
on the table for action at a later meet
ing II was the comm!ttec's desire
/" secure a report first on all the con
Nentlons that are TO be held in Rich
mond during the coming year. In order
mat due provision may be made for
those organizations that Will meet here
AT tho city's invitation. since the new
budget gave the committee ONLY 81 O0O
to spend. a check OF this sort was i'm
pcrutive.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
WILL AID WORK OF
NEGRO TEACHERS

local committee from the Negro
l'achcrs Association and school I,r-
proHcnent League of Virginia. asked
Tor an appropriation TO aid in providing
Tor The annual convention of that or
eanization, which will be held at Ebcn-
eZer baptist Church in this city ON
June and % About 500 delegates from
wid'ly-separated sections Of the State.
the committee was told, will attend
The committee voted to give the col
or"d educators 500. and the DELEGATION
was profusc In its thanks II extend
ed To the members OF the committed an
invitation 10 attend the deliberations OF
the convention. The whole proceeding
was marked by high degree OF am!tv
and good feeling, and the colorcd dele
cation impressed the committee with It's
evident Intelligence and courtesy
Carlton Mccarthy. OF the .idministra-
tive Board. designer of the city's new
flag, asked that the committee appro-
tity of the new banners. lie Informed
the committee that the manufacturer
required an order Of this size to Justify
him In preparing the blocks" ncces-
sary for the manufacture. Once tho
blocks are made, he said, additional
flags can be obtained at n nominal cost
The committee thought that the pur.
chase OF city flags. while commendab BILE
and patriotic. could not he construed az
an Advertising act within the meaning
Of the charter provision under which IL
operates. and suggested that Mr. Nc
Carthy secure the introduction OF an in
dependent resolution in the Council pro
viding the needed appropriation from
the general funds of the city Mr. Nc
Carthy accepted tho suggestion and
withdrew his request.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-26
7 o-Day--
"Remnant Day .
All OUer the Store

1t means many reduced prices,
therefore, many B A r G. A S
WORTH WHILE.
With us it Is QUALITY and UTlI.-
ITY FIRST! 1t is in these that our
sales differ from the ordinary. \
matching of mere prices" is simple
in comparison with the matching of
the superior character Of our goods.
Also the superior character OF our
SERVICE! One realizes that more
and more after they have become Il
regular patron Of the store.
But regular patron" or otherwise
there are many good reasons why
you should visit Miller d. RhOads
TODAY,