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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
Jersey TO DRIVE
OUT DRUG CURES
AND END PERIL
Hoboken Police Ready to
Round Up Invading
Victims.
MANY GIRLS GET
MORPHINE MEDICINE
Concerns, Forced to Quit This
City, Get Thousands from
Patients" Across River.

The expose Of conditions in several
New Jersey cities brought about by
The Tribune yesterday has put the
promoters Of the drug cure concerns on
the defensive. Drastic action Will be
taken BY the police. Assemblyman
Charles W. Ostram, Of Jersey City, has
promised that he will push any IN
vestigation that may be started when
requires q legal representative, but mas
appealed 70 the county prosecutor kob-
ert s. Hudspeth. for Immediate action
before going ahead. The medical So
cieties are determined 10 support MN.
DR.. John Gallagher. president OF the
State Board OF Pharmacy, who was one
Of the chief promoters OF the Dill curD-
ing the sale Of drugs which was intro
duced by Mr.. Ostram, Will do ell ne can
TO punish those who are violating the
law.
Chief Of Police Hayes OF Hoboken
said last night that three months ago
thew raided a place that was selling
morphine as cure for the drug habit.
I'VE arrested DR.. Radley on a war
rant issued by Recorder McGovern for
selling drugs without prescription.
The case has not come 10 trial; IA TACT
] don't think that the county prosecu-
tor has presented it 20 the grand jury.
"That place was known as society
FOR the cure Of the habit. II sold a
large amount of morphine. But what
can we do? Tell us, and well be glad
TO help see that the law is enforced.
Drug Fiends Must Go.
Last year the Manhattan police
made il so hot for some Of these fell
lows that they just moved across the
river, and here we are with problem
on our hands. Our town rs said TO be
infested with drug fends who are
taking the cure II that is so well
make short work Of them
Police Commissioner Woods recol-
lected Yesterday that last year there
was a society which advertised that 1t
could cure the drug habit. He referred
the matter 10 his secretary. Lieutenant
Scherb remembered that last summer
q Jersey society held a series Of lect-
ures in Manhattan for the purpose OF
curing drug victims.
Eve attended some Of these talks.
We decided the meetings were not IN
conformity with the law, for It seemed
70 us that they were endeavoring TO
sell dope in the form OF cure, so we
stopped the lectures"
lie was asked wnen there was an or
ganization doing cure work in New
York.
zone that was here the Boylan act
drove out TO do it's noble work across
the river" he said.
"Three months ago we arrested a
youth. He had narcotics on him. lie
said ne was taking the cure. In the
small vial he had we found eight grains
Of morphine. lie held a certificate
which read that he was taking the
cure. II was s.<ned by q physician
and he said it had been given 10 him
with the information that he could not
be arrested.
"When 'he prisoner was tried doc
tor from Jersey testified that the pris-
oner was a patient, and as we could not
investigate the place I'm Jersey we had
10 let the matter drop
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
Girls Among Patients
That Flock to Drug Cure

] sat with fifteen Of the worst look
ing victims Of the drug habit in a
small, stufy Office right across the
river from Manhattan. There were
men and women in this motley collec-
ton With me az the time was As
scmhlymm Ostram bent on learning
first.haud information about the
Cures in New Jersey.
"liow long have YOU been a victim -
asked Mr.. Ostram.
The man questioned was gray haired,
tall. intelligent, and readily answered:
Eighteen years"
GLOW long have you been taking the
cure
"This is my third visit" he said.
Assemblyman Ostram soon had the
confidence Of the man. He told his
story This is II, as well as ! can re-
member:
Eighteen years ago I was hurt in
an accident. They injected morphine
20 ease my pain. Soon afterward the
craving began. | found that it was
the only thing that gave me peace Of
mind and relieved me of physical pain.
Gradually the amount had to be in
creased. Then my desire for it became
30 strong that all my money was spent
supplying my needs
"Have you taken that drug for
eighteen years without attempting to
Stop asked the legislator.
NO, I'm trying TO stop the habit
now. The doctor says he can cure
me, and I'm here for that purpose"
The man shot significant glance at
the doctor as Lc said this
"Has the medicine ne gave you any
curative power SO far as you know" /
asked.
ITO tell you the truth, my supply
has been shut off, he said. IF |
could get the morphine like | used TO
I'd rather have it. l used 10 take
between fifty and sixty grains within
twenty-four hours. This stuff con-
tainS less each time"
This man bore marks Of refinement.
but he was so weak and thin that he
strongly rcsembled a man in the last
stages Of tuberculosis. / reminded the
physician treating HIM for the drug
habit that he might be a consumptive,
30 that taking that for his cue he
questioned him:
Are your lrrgs in good condition.
eyes"
Were you ever afflicted with tuber-
cular trouble
Turning 10 the ASScmblyman and
myself, the doctor waved trlimphantly,
as If he had convinced Us Of our error.
had noticed another patient enter.
She seemed unusually attractive and so
unlike others. The doctor closed the
door, and after a fve-minute wait she
was ushered out with a package con-
tanning several bottles OF the cure"
under her arm. An old lady then came
in. IL took less time TO prescribe for
her.
In all the while we sat there busy
stream Of humanity passed IN and out
the doors Of this cure" concern.
THAT young girl strlkingly I'M
pressed US as a beginner" / remarked.
what young girl? We have num-
Der Of girls taking our cure smiled
the physician complacently. as he
looked AZ the crowded antcroom adJoln-
ing his Office.
"What. you have lots Of such good
looking cirls?" asked the AsScmblyman.
"She can't be more than eighteen
"Why. yes: she's not a victim. you
know; She just came here for the mcdi-
cine for her brother, who lives ~
BROOKLYN"
rs that 2,ne practice, TO hand your
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24

Ammons 70 sign, one 20 be dlree,,s >.
the governors Of other states. W. =
guess this other from letter from ".
Rockefeller 10 Mr. Lee, under d.. ],
June %: 7 should be interested ~ -, y.
the letter from Governor Anmo,,
the governors. and also the Tarry,o,~o
article which you are preparing
"Mr Lee evidently was a busy ~,
with all this work on hand. He We.
painstaNnR, too, n We may Judge f,n,
his reply 20 Nr. Rockefeller about n.
h~uors letter. foE be writes, july ..
with reference 20 the letter FOR e.,
ernor Ammons, / am not entirely SAT,
rra H-. -ae draft | prepared, and
am making certain amendments 10 ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
ALDERMANIC BILL
PASSES SENATE
Reapportionment Measure Tor
City Now Goes TO
MaVOr.
From a stan Correspondent Of The rhbunol

Albany, April "a. After heated de-
bate. the New York City aldermanic
reapportionment bill reducing tne
present membership from Is TO %,
passed the Senate by strict parry
vote early this orning. Inc oil, IVA, was
introduced by Senator OgdGn Mis-
who was made the subject OF oltter al
tacks from Democratic leaders VINO
characterized the bill as geryhahue'
and ward politics. Ill.
The bill has passed the Assembly
snd is now up to the Mayor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
Chickens To Be Jurors.

City Judge Beall, Of Yonkers. de-
cided yesterday TO let flock of
chickens decide the case Of Mrs. Lucia
Citery, of 296 Orchard Street. who is
accused by neighbor Of stealing them.
Mrs. Citery in court disputed the
ownership of the flock with Mrs Mary
kotch, so the judge decided TO have
the chickens turned loose iu the mid
die Of the road. The cOntesting liti-
giants live across the street from each
other. Policeman Caulfcld was des-
signated as umpire. If the chickens
return 20 Mrs. Citery's coop the case
will be dismissed but II they go TO the
compliments coop she viii have to 30
TO trial
The decision will be rendered by the
chickens to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
CERMANY'S FLEET
SAILS NORTH SEA
Admiralty Says Ships
Have Cruised Repeatedly
in British Waters.

London. April 23.-The German Ad-
miralty announced to-day that the
Kaiser's high sea feet had ventured
into the North Sea several times re-
Gently without encountering the Brit
sh ships.
This announcement lent renewed
strength to the prediction that naval
battle in the North Sea is imminent. It
is borne out by other late reports.
Scandinavia has announced that IN
usual activity has been discerned on
board the warships.
The order of the British Admiralty
prohibiting shipping between England
and Holland is said TO be another in
dication that preparations are being
made for a battle of the fleets. Coupled
with to-day's announcement OF the
German Admiralty. these facts are
credited with new significance here.
The statement Of the German Ad-
miralty on the exploits Of German craft
in the North Sea reads:
"The German high sea fleet has re-
Gently cruised repeatedly in the North
Sea. advancing into English waters
without meeting the sea forces Of Great
Britain
Grimsby, England, April 23,-The
Grimsby trawler St. Lawrence was tor
pedoed and sunk in the North Sea yes
terday by German submarine. Two
members of the crew were killed.
Seven survivors were brought here
to-day by the trawler Queenstown,
whose skipper reports that the sub
marine fired on his vessel while en-
gagged in rescuing the crew Of the st.
Lawrence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
Club to Hold Exhibit.

The annual exhibition Of the Citv
History Club Of New York will be held
next week at the New York School Of
Applied Design for Women. 100 Lex
ington Avenue. Il will run four dav.
beginning on Wednesday. Park Con-.
missioner Ward, Irving Bachelor.
Louis III. Pink, OF the Board Of Educa.
ton; DR.. George r. Kunz and Charles
II. Lcctc will speak.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
THREE OF FOUR SONS
KILLED IN BATTLE

Paris, April 2s.-Three of Charles
Legrand's four sons, all OF whom
entered the army. have been killed
in action. The father was notified
to-day Of the death of his third son.
NJ. Legrand, formerly president OF
the Chamber of Commerce, was ac-
live in the project for exchanges OF
commercial students between mar
ward University and the French
Commercial University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
French Cut Further
Into ST. Mihiel WedQe

Paris, April %. The French War
/ Office to-day issued the following com
munique on the progress Of the fight
/ ing in middle and eastern France;
"m Champagne, at Bcausejour. We
demolished an enemy gun protected by
easement, which was enhlading our
trenches.
ION the heights Of the Mouse the
enemy essayed three attacks at the
Calonnc trench, at Les Eparges and
near Combres. These were immediate
ly stopped.
in the forest at the Cows Head
our progress was continued. We found
In the captured trenches about 200 dead
Germans. Our artillery blew up two
ammunition dcpo's, and company Of
German infantry i'm the vicinity was
entirely annIhIlated We captured a
trench mortar. machine gun and
some material.
"In the wooded valley near 81. Nihicl.
by an attack to the east and west Of
the positions previously captured. we
took 700 metres Of trenches and made
about 100 prisoners, including three
officers
Berlin. April %. The following re-
IhAA VI INC IEuA4lk lN Asd0 ltIu rance
was issued to-day from German Army
Headquarters:
Between the Mouse and the Moselle
the active sighting yesterday again be-
came more lively. The artillery battles
were especially fierce az Combres, St
Mihiel and Aprcmont and az a point 20
the northeast Of Flirey. Infantry at
tacks by the enemy followed only 90
the wooded country between Ally and
Apremout The,Frcnch penetrated this
region into certain sections OF our fore
most trenches. but they were partly
driven out again. The lighting at close
quarters still continues
The village Of EmbremcuIl west Of
Agrcourt, which had been taken BY US
and which was set on fire by the French
with their shells. has been evacuated
by our outposts. The hills 20 the north
and south Of Em0remeull were re-
tainedH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
Innnenced the Goyernor.

"But perhaps the most amazing reIa'
ton in this whole extraordinary cor
respondence il that contained IN let
ters exchanged by Mr.. Rockefel Her and
wv Lee at the time Governor Ammons
was acting in the strike adjustment.
The attitude Of the Rockefellers toward
the government at the time the De
pnrtment OF Labor attempted 20 take
tho initiative toward a settlement mas
been shown, but later. when the opera
tore desired to get their side before
President Wilson, II appears that MT
Rockefeller had sufficient influence IN
the State House at Denver 70 dictate a
letter to the President over the sig
nature OF the Governor Of Colorado.
"Tbig is a rather startling statement
hut we have the authority for II IN Mf.
Rockefeller's own letter OF instruction
IN Mr. Lee. Mr.. Lee, II was brought
out at the New York hearing, Is the
Rockefeller press agent. lie - the
man who inspires the things about the
Rockefellers in what Mr.. Bowers calls
friendly papers.
"Mr. Lee is the man who, 1t was
brought out at the New YORK inquiry,
was paid for his services by John u.
Rockefeller, sr., out of his personal &C
count. and who was rewarded further
bv being made a director in the Colo
RADIO Fuel and Iron Company.
Rockefeller, Jr., to Lee.
TJnder date of June 10, 1914, Mr..
Rockefeller, jr., writes this to DIR. Lee;
Several points in my memorandum
however, could well, even more appro-
priately. be used in the letter from
Governor Ammons 70 the President
as soon as the Majors memorandum
reaches you, which | hope will be very
shortly. 49,,
"There were other letters, too, which
Mr.. Lee was to prepare for Governor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24

mony. Under date Of April "a, 1914, he
writes TO Mr.. Rockefeller: The Colo
RADIO Fuel and Iron Company usually
leads in fixing prices and conditions,
which the larger companies usually
agree to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
WALSH ACCUSES
ROCKEFELLER, JR,

Continued from page |
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-24
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS:
MOVEMENTS OF WAPSHJpS

.f-u T. I-'.re Bureau.
W0h.rgol. Arrl g..
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
COPS PROBE
GIRLS CRY
FOR HELP


was found. though the police ma.
chimes cruised all through the dis.
trict. and Mt. Clemens. Port Huron,
and other points eastward were no
tiled TO be on the lookout for the
car, containing a girl OF Is OF Is
years: an elderly woman, and q
man.
Just as the auto neared the car
barns, at O'Clock. the girl leaped
out. screaming. Help. Save me-
Joseph O'Connor. living at No
SGT Piper-blvd., who was at the car
barns. heard the cry. and rushed to
ward the girl. to investigate.
The elderly woman. according &C
the police. had followed the girl
and when O'Connor tried to inter
fere, she said to him: You keey
your hands on In this affnir. This
Is my daughter"
O'Connor was stepped for {
minute. and the girl was hurrie'
back TO the auto. which sped away
The machine. which had beer
headed westward. was turne,
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
THREAT OF
DEATH MADE

Declaring that his life had been
threatened by three Italians, be
cause no refused TO pay them $500
blackmaii money which they de
manded. Frank Sterrano, shoemak
or At No. IS Larned-st. east, dashed
into the Hotel Victory annex. Thurs
day evening. and sent hurry cal
to police headquarters for detec
tives.
Detectives Rogers and Kolb were
sent to the shoe shop, and arrested
Augustine PONIES. - years old;
Giovanni Comobosossi. Is. and &c
mario Cispicies. rs, on charges OF
attempted extortion.
Sterrano declared that the mer
entered his shop while he was al
work. and told him they would kill
him n he did not pay 5000. He fed
from the shop to the hotel. and no
titled tho police.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
History of the Becker Case

1919
July ii--Hermaa Rssenthni. the
gambler. accused Becker psblic-
~ OF graftin1.
July Is--Res~athsl shot 10 death
~ he stepped from the door %
the MstrsPoie Hotel In West
o'clock In the nsr~ins.
July 3s-Decker indicted. bald
jack Rose. .BridGie" Weber
and Harry Vsios confess-
Asg. 20-.Gyp the blood" Horo-
wtts. Lefty Losis" Rssssscv..
-Dage Fr.nk" Ctroaci. "Whitey"
Lewis. ~Jsck" sulitvsn aad Wit
liam shaDirs indicted for ssur-
oes. I.Bs. J.cs- xe,,s. ALLEGED
to have hired the guamea who
murdered Rosenthsl. shot 20
Oct. 7-B<ck~r's trial begins be-
fore Justiee Coz In Supreme
Oct. 3s-Becker convicted Of msr-
der In the aPst degree.
In sing sings electric chair dsr-
lag week of Dec. o.
Nov. ie-~GyY the BIoed." ~Lefty
LOuis." "DagO Frank" and
.whisey Lewis" convicted OF
murder IN ap~t degr~e aaa
sesteseed 60 se eieetrecuted-
Dee. 1-Becker'a case appea Nd
the appeal actinG - . stay Of
execution.
1914.
Feb. 2s-Cesrt of Appeals set
aside verdict oa Becker and or
dered . new trial. Affirmed YER
diet In Sthera.
April 13-FOur Huamen electro
euted NJ sing sing prsson.
May -Becker's new trial be-
E1ns.
May :2-Beekes again convicted
Of msrder In the nrst degree.
May 2D-Berker again aent<uced
10 die In electric chair.
1919.
May 2S-Couyt 0f Appeals ara rms
Berker's second conviction.
june 1s-Court of Appeals denie.
motion 90 renrGue appeal.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30

around. and whisxed away to the
east. while the car barn employees
quickly notified Inspector George
Larkins. at headquarters.
Ne sent out the flyer ,ud the two
auto patrols. In an effort to head
cff the mystery car
I, the excitement. none of the
witnesses had obtained the license
number nor u description OF the
auto. which handicapped the police
In their search.
n, may have been an urgent
Ease. needing thorough investiga-
tion." said Inspector LArkins. "or the
elderly woman may have heen the
girls mother. and might have heen
taking the girl home. after finding
her in one Of the numerous road
houses out that way"
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
WYANDOTTE

Miseee Myrtle and Geraldine Abbs
are visiting rslasives in Asht.buia
Of John cank. II Orchard st, died
rhnrsday;. She was less than two
About 500 people brsved the leadsn
excursion Of the Congregational
church and Sunday school TO fash
moo and Port Huron.
Fred De Losh. OF Milwaukee. 10 Wis
ting his daughter. Mrs A. W. lager.
Mrs. Joseph Kearns il making an
extended visit with her parents in
Alfrsa Roberts Is visiting friends
Mrs. L Newton. sycamore-st. has
recovered from an attack OF typhoid
fever, and has left the John r. ELL
bert Memorial hospital.
Miss Mabel Smell has returned from
2 two weeks visit In Azalia and Ida,
III. l. o. Q. u viii mee. Friday
a ". Burnett. guardian Of tn. .s-
tate OF the late Gustav Knop. who
died In Pontiac. July ~. has written
. letter to Charles Block city clerk.
Of Knop, who Hives in or near wysn-
dotte. She Is the sole heir of the
IL il expected that the new Tenn
erected At s-l{ Firstp.t.. viii Be com.
picted about Sept. l. II will have a
seating capacity Of 700. The theater
/ ~ being erected. and will be operated.
/ by Pearce Bros.
Bids for the new Lincoln theater,
| on Biddle-ave.. between Elm and
oak-sts, will be opened next Monday
evening.
The county good roads commission
In expected to begin work soon on
the portion OF Eureka road which II
still unimproved, and lies In Ecorse
township.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30

(Csatfnue1 fPsa rago ODs.l
gown Of dark blue talReta wa fresh
her hat was close and smart. Only
her hands were pitiful and beaten
clasped softly q little before heI
breast. as though they had grown
80 habited to prayer they could not
unlearn the way. The taxicab drew
up az the warden's entrance, and
she stepped out with flrm. proud
feet. guards closed In around her, in
a convoy to the door Of the warden's
apartments. She knew the way to
the death cell. and except for stop
ping q second to Pat her hair
smooth. she did not hesitate. She
went down the corridor alone with
a quick. sharp tread. In the moment
she stood in the light Of the hall
her face showed calm and pale. and
tense, as though held to it, outward
serenity by a mighty effort.
talked to the men about the
prison who had seen her most under
the stress Of her husbands ever de-
cressing chances for life and with
one accord they applauded her.
Warden Osborne finally reached the
evaporation point Of . harrassed
day when I asked the possibility of
talking with Mrs. Becker.
Il should think another woman
would have too much sympathy ia
ask that now. Don't you think you
would want TO be left alone today
II the one you loved best on earth
was going to be killed tomorrow -
he asked. and I missed the hurt OF
the rebuke In the wonder that he
said killed" and not executed"
"she Is courage-couraee all
through" Deputy Warden johnson
affirmed. I don't see where she gets
her strength After her day OF
agony yesterday to fna the spirit
for such efforts as she has made to
day, il almost beyond understand
ing"
secretary Mslloy. IN the warden's
once, said:
such self.pcssess,on a. she has
maintained during this whole or
deal Of three years must have cost
her more in torture than the most
violent outbursts Of others. Her
suffering probably has been vented
when she has been alone. Here she
is always proud and calm and gen
tie"
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
CANADA PREMIER
GIVEN FREEDOM
OF OLD LONDON

LONDON. July 3o.-The highes,
honor q municipality can give-the
freedom of the city-was conferred
by London Thursday on Sir Rober,
Borden. the Canadian premier.
The customary ceremonies took
place at the Guildhall amid a down
pour Of rain which sent the thou
sands OF persons who had gathered
for the event scurrying for shelter
Premier Asquith. A. Bonar Law,
secretary Of the colonies, and other
members Of the cabinet, attended
The city chamherlain, on presenting
the freedom Of the city, referred In
particular to the spIendid deeds &c
complished by the Canadians at The
battle front.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
MAN AND CHILD
HURT BY MOTORS

Clayton Beveridge. two years old,
Of No. 81 JeYerson-ct.. was struck
by a motor truck OF the Michigan
Stove Co, at Medium and Jefferson
ayes. Thursday evening. and was
badly bruised and shaken UP. but
escaped serious injuries. He was
taken to his home.
John Drowski. rs years old. Of No.
927 Dubois-st.. was knocked from
his bicycle by an unidentified motor
cyciist at Hancock and Grandy'
AYES. Thursday evening. suffering a
fracture OF the left hip, and other
injuries.
The motorcyclist hurried away
after the accident. according 20 the
police report. Drowski was taken
to Grace hospital.
The Detroit times., 1915-07-30
MT. CLEMENS

The case OF c. n. Cravatt. former
ly propr etor OF the Pearl street Tai
loring Co. arrested In Flint ten days
c6smSsriain. Of Romeo. sE.rIins him
With fraud. was caliec In Justice
Nanneley's court Thursday morning.
|Chanhsrlain. . garage owner. claims
Ss ssr 81 c os 81; sSso w .nd tenn
dcfed . check, IN which Cravatt later
stopped payment. Following the tak-
Ing OF considerable testimony. the
". wa: r.so..s rom one a.. Ncn
day on $500 BAIL
fhe Twentieth Century club mem
beers. to the number Of $50. Will
o. iur sSsI .sssh .nn AnS
the steamer Bath City. viii 60 to
Denmarsh. over the river route. and
Themes to Aigonac and -. Clair
Tw, drunxs were in Justice court
Thursday morning. One was fined
and one Grew . Suspended sentence.
,s For sunday. D.sso.ii :'' p.,Ioi'
viii again meet Trombley's Tigers At
Croker held- The Amaranths were
defeated mere . numter OF weeks
Lansing Thursday afternoon. taking
Martins Cooley, 1s. to the State In
dustriai ~ hool. Young Cooley was
recently committed to the institution
by Judge Reid In juvenile court.
when he confessed to having COM
had been on probation.
Mrs. w. L. lnslee, OF Lansing. In
the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
NJ. and Mrs. william Rickert re-
turned home Thursday from Detroit.
where they -sPeat-A-weel<-a -gussts
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wolf. former
ly resident OF this city.