davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25

no wise relate to any Of the matters
which the committee is investigating.
Should the Supreme Court process
prove unavailing the committee can
hale young Mr.. Gillespie before the
bar OF the Legislature.
Louis Marshall, one OF the author
ties on constitutional law, who was
retained in the Admiralty Realty sur
TO test the validity of the dual subway
contracts. appeared at the rooms OF
the committee TO testify voluntarily
yesterday. He was disappointed when
he learned that the Investigators were
not in session.
Mr.. Marshall said that every point
end authority that could be raised 20
substantiate the plaintiffs case in this
friendly suit was raised, and that ne
would give $4,000 TO any one who
could show that this was not the fact.
ut was not a collusive suit in any
sense of the word" he continued. 1T
was fought honestly all the way
through. 1t is immaterial that the
marlborough paid the legal expenses
OH both Sides
Mr.. Marshall said that his conten-
ton that the dual subway contracts
we're Illegal was shared by two mem
bers of the Court of Appeals, Judges
Werner and Cullen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
Won BRIESEN QUITS
LEGAL AID SOCIETY
Fears His German Sympathies
Hurt ORGANIZATION.

Arthur Won Briesen, president Of the
Legal Aid Society, rendered his resig-
nation to the directors ut their an
nual meeting yesterday. He said that
the association of the hyphen with his
name might prove injurious to the
activities of the organization II he
remained at its head.
81 think it would be much better If
a man who does not bear German
name were chosen as president" he
said in a brief address. He limited that
he believed large contributions had
been refused to the society because Of
his place in its administration.
Mr.. Won Briesen did not attempt to
conceal from his associates that he
was a German sympathizer. He said
that his views on the war had nothing
to dc with his work as president oil
the society. but evidently his beliefs
were considered detrimental to the
organization.
lie is the father-in-law of s. Stan
wood Menken. president of the Security
League. and had been president of the
Legal Aid Society for twenty-Six years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
ARMS PLANTS ALLIES
OF SOFT COAL MINERS
Fuel Needs Prompt Pleas &c
Generators for Settlement.

Increasing demands for coal to keep
nunition factories in operation may
prove the deciding factor in winning
a victory for bituminous miners seek
ing increased pay and improved work
ing conditions. kilograms to opera
tors in conference at the McAlpln
Yesterday were said TO represent the
pleadings of war munition makers for
a peaceful settlement Of the differ
ences between mine operators and
miners.
Although no agreement was reached
between the employers and men yes
terdav it was said by Representatives
of both sides that an amicable agree
ment doubtless would within few
davs be reached. Il was generally
agreed that little progress toward such
an agreement had been made during
the day.
The most important cause of dispute
has nothing TO do with the proposed
increase OF pay. The real obstacle
10 an early agreement is the mine
run" question. The men believe they
should be paid so much ton on all
the coal they mine. The operators
insist that unless the coal is screened
before the weight is recorded they
will be compelled to pay for much
dirt and worthless product that can
not be marketed at any price:
J. c. Kolsem, an operator Of 1errc
Haute. Ind. was elected chairman Of
the conference. The agreement under
which the miners are working expires
March 81. Operators hope to sign a
three years contract for The new scale.
The miners object, however, TO so long
A period.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
SENATORS VOTE, 81
TO IL, FOR FLETCHER
Lack of Quorum Prevents Con-
firmatiOH of Ambassador.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Only the lack
OF quorum prevented confirmation IN
the Senate late to-day Of the nomina-
ton Of Henry Prather Fletcher as Am
bassador to the de fscto government Of
Mexico. On a motion to confirm the
roll call showed thirty-four Affirmative
votes and twelve IN the negative. This
was three short OF a quorum. and the
Senate adjourned 20 take up the nomi-
nation tomorrow for a final vote.
The Senate reached vote on tn.
nomination of Mr. Fletcher after less
than an hours debate. Opposition
speeches were made by Senators Borah,
Smi.. of Michigan, and Fall OF New
Mexico, all OF whom declared that to
confirm the nomination would be TO
commit the Senate TO the Administra-
tons recognition of the Carranza gov
eminent. To this they were Vigorously
opposed, because they did not believe
in the reported stability of the dc facto
government and predicted that it would
not accomplish the purpose OF organic
ing a constitutional government. There
was no opposition 10 Mr.. Fletcher per-
sonally.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
FORM TEACHERS WAR CORPS
School Men TO Be Trained in Mill
tary Science.

4 military training corps. under the
auspices Of Major General John +.
organ, head Of the New York State
National Guard. with the approval of
General Leonard A. Wood, is 10 be or
ganized at once. with school teachers
Of physical. training as a nucleus.
School principals and teachers physi-
cally qualified are eligible. and, if the
corps is not too large men instructors
OF physical training outside OF the
New York public schools will be ad-
mitted.
Registration already has begun. and
the corps will meet one night every
week from now until June for instruc-
tion at one of the national guard
armories in Manhattan. A Brooklyn
branch will be established, IL neces
sary.
The training will be particularly ap-
propriate for those considering Join
ing the Pittsburgh or other training
camps. Men who take this training
will be eligible for commissions and
details as military instructors. Applics-
,iOns will be received by DR.. c. Ward
CHAMPION, Of l57 East Sixty-se, enth
Street.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
MELLEN EXONERATES ELLIOTT
SAYS Officials Were Not 10 Blame for
New Haven Wreck.

81 don't think that Mr.. Elliott or any
of the officials in charge were any
more responsible for the disaster than
was for the smash-ups which &C.
Cured during my administration
Thus Charles s. Mellen, ex-president
of the New York, New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad Company. commented on
the Milford wreck yesterday. when he
called on Assistant United States At
torney General Frank NJ Swacker, IN
the Federal Court house.
81 would suggest that Arthur T. Had
ley, president Of Yale and director
Of the New Haven, be called as wit
ness at one Of the inquiries because,
before he was elected to the director
ate. he put himself on record as an
expert on wrecks, and he ought 10 be
p greater expert now"
After Mr. Mellcn mad retired from
the New Haven. President lIadley,
speaking before the Century Club, Ill
New Haven, said that the reason for
accidents was that the previous admin
istration had skimped on maintenance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
DREAM WALTZ" START
TRIPPED UP IN COURT
Cornell Graduate Fined So After
Arrest in Restaurant.

Philip Edgar Grant, Cornell gradu-
ate, TO whom an old waltz called "a
Dream of Heaven" brought a new start
in life at the hands of former
Junior Prom partner, was arrested last
night in a Childs restaurant, st 1887
Broadway. on the charge of disCrderly
conduct and intoxication.
IL guess you don't know who | am, "
he protested TO Patrolman Mack, Of
the West Thirtieth Street police sta
ton.
He said that he had apartments in
three hotels. the Wallick. the Bit
more and the Knickerbocker, that he
was a Cornell graduate. and that he
had been featured in last Mondays
papers, when Mrs. Helen Walton
Bishop. now at the Hotel Biltmore.
told how she had come across him. her
former Prom partner, in the guise Of
steamship steward on the West India
liner Pastores and had offered t. send
him home and get him a good position
near Cleveland.
He was arraigned in the Mems Night
Court before Magistrate McQuade and
fined 50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
PACIFIC MAIL BUYS
3 ROYAL DUTCH SHIPS
New Fleet to Ply Between San
Francisco and Panama.

San Francisco, Feb. 2i.-purchase
from the Royal Dutch West India Mail
Of three large passenger and freight
steamships by the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company, under the joint con-
troll of the American international
Corporation. of New York. and W. r.
Grace G Co., of San Francisco, was
announced here to-day.
The deal, it was reported, inv diving
an expenditure Of 100000, was made
in New York yesterday.
The vessels will operate out of this
port to Central American md Panama
ports. It was announced that two
more vessels. the plans for which arc
already drawn, would be added to the
fleet.
The three vessels purchased are the
Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador. SIS
ter ships. of $500 tons each.
When the Panama Canal is re-opened
the run of the vessels will be extended
to Caribbean points. and when the two
additional liners are built, to South
America.
The purchased ships now fy the
Dutch flag. but it is announced by
their owners that if the law permits,
they will be placed under American
registry.
W. r. Grace & Co. withheld con
frmation yesterday OF the reported
purchase of the three Dutch steamers
Colombia. Ecuador and Venezuela, bu
in shipping circles it was generally be
leved that the deal had been com
pleted. as it has been pending fol-
.cveral weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
WIRELESS AMUSEMENT
CAUSES INDICTMENT
Ticket Agent Accused of Not
Having License.

New Haven, Conn. Feb. "a William
T. Schoheld, OF Stamford. a telegraph
operator at the Grand Central Terminal
in New York, was indicted By the Fed
cral Grand Jury here to-day under the
penal code which relates to the opera
ton of wireless telegraph station
without governmental authority. The
allegation is that Schofield has been
operating a radio station at Stamford.
Stamford. Conn. Feb. 2i.-Mrs. W. T.
Schofcld said tonight that her hus-
band was at work and that they knew
nothing about any complaint TO the
Federal authorities.
my husband" she said, received
and sent messages for his own amuse-
ment. Last November he applied to the
Federal government for a license. He
was notified to report at the Brooklyn
navy yard for examination. lie neg
lectcd to do this largely because he
was busy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
ABOUT TO WED, LEARNS
HE'S LEPER AND FLIES
Ohio Man, Romance SHATTERED
by Doctor. Held in Frisco


Cleveland, Feb. 24.-Fleeing fr,-
home, relatives and the sweethear, n,
soon was TO wed, Edward Neusbaumsr
of Norwslk. Ohio. headed strsigh, h,
the Pacific Coast without saying goodby
when he learned from Or. ". T. CorIe,.
here that he was afflicted with leprosg
Neusbaumer is now held in San Fran.
cisco. Ohio authorities have suggested
that he be sent 10 the leper colony IN
Hawaii. His sweetheart and relatives
here are grief stricken and are mourn.
ing him as dead.
For a year Neusbsumer had been SUI.
fering from a strange affection Of the
skin. Physicians seemed unable 70 Ii.
agnose the case. Finally he appealed
to his family physician in Norwall,
telling him Of his engagement TIE
doctor sent him TO Cleveland 70 con.
suit DR.. Corlett.
Il at once diagnosed his ailment as
leprosy," said DR.. Corlett to-day. "Hs
hardly seemed TO realize what | vas
saying at first; then it begsa 70 dawn
on him. told him 20 return 70 hrs
physician and then TO 90 70 some leper
colony. ! gave him d letter 10 q San
Francisco specialist. As he left he
asked me if he could kiss any one I
told him no. and he bit his liIs an
went away"
Leaving DR.. Corlett, Neusbauner Dc.
cided not TO take any chances on going
back to his home, and started foI the
Coast.
Neusbaumer is a Spanish-Amercsr
War veteran. and Is believed to hsgs
contracted leprosy when in the Philip
pines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
V. A. KeOlejan, Armenian
Lecturer, Wreck Victim


Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 24.-That one
of the most prominent Armenians in
America was victim Of the wreck at
Indian River on Tuesday was discov-
cred last night when the body of the
man believed to be Mardiros des How
hanessian. dealer in pearls, was iden-
tilted as that of Vagharsh A. Keolejan,
of 375 1s4th Street, New York. I'm
der the name Of Mouskegh Shahinian.
assumed for family reasons, he had
been lecturing in Boston and Provi-
dence in behalf OF fund for the relief
of Armenians in Turkey. He vas grad
uated from Roberts College. in Con-
stantinople, and is described as having
been one Of the most brilliant Ar
menisns in literary work in this coun-
try.
The body Of another victim. believed
TO be Patrick Connor. Of 143d Street,
New 70 City. is 81 unclaimed and
unidentified The name and address
we're found upon an empty envelope in
his pocket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
SWEET FIGHTS
THOMPSON AID
Continued from page |

find the speediest way of forcing T. A.
Gillespie & Co. 70 surrender the COM
pany's books showing transfers of
81, 500, 900 from its New York Office to
its Pittsburgh branch.
The why and wherefore of these
transfers of big sums-one OF them
5000 ,O00-since the Gillespie company
received the bulk of the contract that
Theodore =. Shonts, president of the
PETERBOROUGH, tried 70 turn over to his
friend, John r. Stevens, the committee
wants answered.
II was talk between Mr.. Shonts
and the late Gardiner NJ. Lane follow
ing the formers activities in behalf
of his friend, Mr.. Stevens. that gave
rise 10 the gossip of $1,000 900 slush
fund.
While on the trail Of this fund the
check for $4,000 TO Lemuel Ely Quigg
and the correspondence OF the head OF
the Gillespie firm describing Mr..
Quigg as "thc nearest man to Whit
man" we're discovered. Dir. Quigg was
subpenaed yesterday to appear to-day.
George W. Young, who will return
from Palm Beach on Monday to com
rlete his testimony, testified that
Gardiner VI. Lane told him that Mr..
SnontS sara lndl inc SSiVoV'VVV Pio.At
in the proposed stevens contract would
be needed to pay off commitments
and obligations"
Mr.. Shonts emphatically denied that
hc used the terms commitments" and
obligations in any but purely
philosophical sense.
It is not unlikely that some Supreme
Court Justice in this county will be
asked TO issue an order TO show cause
why T. II. Gillespie. vice-president OF
the Gillespie firm, should not be pun
ished for contempt in refusing to give
up the records of the transfers of the
S2,500,00O.
The attitude Of the son OF the head
OF the firm is that these transfers In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
500 BEERS TO STOP DRINK
Normyl Association Tells How Price
Can Break ThraIdom.

The price of 800 beers is enough TO
save q man for life from the drink
hebit, according to statistics furnished
yesterday b. the Normyl Welfare As
ISOLATION, at the Princess Theatre.
"The sum of $50 is enough TO res
cue two individuals for life from the
thraldom of drink or drug" declared
Miss Sara Graham Mulhsll, president
OF the association. which advocates the
use Of the Normyl remedy for slco-
holism or drug habits.
She said that in the three years
since the Normyl Association began
its work in America. it had cheated
the prisons and reformatories out OF
thousands of men and women, and had
saved the taxpayers hundreds of dol
lars.
Mrs. Philip VI. Lydig is vice -presi-
dent Of the association; George Chase
is treasurer, and the national head
quarters are at Hartsdale, \. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
CROWDS SEEK NEWS
OF FOLKS IN RUSSIA
Hebrew Aid Society Distributes
Information Here.

The second gathering Of anxious men
and women who have not heard from
relatives or friends in Russia since the
war assembled last night in tho Lenox
Assembly Rooms, 252 Second Street.
Here the reading of a name meant
either sadness or JOY.
Those answering in the interest Of
the names read we're kept in ignor-
ance of final word of those found in
Russia long enough TO prevent scenes
of pathos in the public hall. This
was considered advisable by the Off
GERS of the Hebrew Sheltering and
Immigrant Aid Society OF America, who
have undertaken by means of making
communication possible to bring relief
10 the sufferers in the war country, and
also TO answer the question of many
as 10 the safety of ones sought.
When the names were ans; cred 10
cards were made out instructing hold
ers to call at the Foreign Relations
Bureau, 70 East Broadway, where the
looked for information was given.
Samuel Cohen. OF 100 Stanton Street,
answered to the name of his grand
father. Little can anyone realize how
glad am TO get this word he said. II
have not heard from my people in two
years. Besides my mother and father I
have several brothers and sisters in
Warsaw"
There are also many touches Of
romance in the letters received at for
eign headquarters of the society in
Rotterdam and forwarded here. One
of these is from "A girl, Fannie Fried
man. who inquiries for her fance, from
whom she has not heard in two years.
"ie went TO America" she wrote.
where he expected TO find conditions
better. The last heard from him he
was prospecting and was expecting to
soon send for me-
The total Of names read by j. Irving
Lipsitch. manager of the society, was
l.400. Their, were 5000 seeking news.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25

what. keeping their engines under per-
feet con rol. Every railroad employe
concerned in the signal system was
oss-auestioned on the condition OF
the signals near Milford and upon inc
success of the system in vogue on the
New Haven Railroad. No evidence was
presented of failure of the signals 10
operate. except for an occasional me-
chanicsl defect.
Mr.. Belnap stated that after the
conclusion of the testimony taking TO-
morrow the interstate commerce com
missioners would spend several days
here investigating the signal system oil
the New Haven road.
Investigate Broken Air Pipe.
The broken air brake hose figured
both in Coroner Mix's and the inter
state committee investigations. Car
INSPECTORS jeremiah Donovan and
John Barry testified TO the perfect
condition of the pipe before the train
left the New Haven station. j. r..
Sheehan. railroad general inspector,
stated that he found the pipe fifteen
minutes after the accident broken as
# struck by some powerful object. lie
stated that the pipe was new IN
October and that its condition showed
no sign of wear He advanced the
theory that inasmuch as the steam
pipe. which hung on the other side OF
the car coupling, was found discon-
nected. il might have been swinging
and have struck the air pipe 80
heavily as 10 break it and to cause the
express 70 come to sudden stop.
During the progress Of the testimony
Of Sheenhan, Inspector Belnap said, 81
consider the investigation into the
broken air pipe very important. II II
was defective we should know il. Had
it not been for its breaking there
would have been no accident He re-
quested General Manager Bardo OF the
railroad 10 have the manufacturers OF
the hose at the hearing tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
BARNARD WINS SHOW FIGHT
Columbia TO Keep Play on Campus TO
Have Girls Aid.

Once again Barnard girls will take
part in the Columbia plays. After a
two-year period Of warfare, the peace
pipe has been smoked and this spring
the Columbia University Dramatic AS
ISOLATION will hold its plays in the
Brinckorhof Theatre where no Barnard
rules will prevent the girls from act
ing.
Trouble started two years ago when
the association decided to hold its plays
in downtown halls. This meant the
elimination of the Barnard girls. The
association has attempted to hold plays
with the cooperation of girls from
Teachers College, where the rules are
not so stringent. Whether the "T. c."
girls did not measure up to the histri-
oni, standards required is not men
toned, but most of the girls this year
will be Barnard girls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
KINGS CROWNS FOR WRITERS
Columbia Association Plans Insignia
for Literary Leaders.

Columbia's mighty penpushers, ard
in these are not included any OF he
editors Of the "Chsllenge," may here.
after receive awards Of insignia an
gold medals, just as the athlete and hs
Drawn are rewarded by the athlete
association. Students active IN nor
athletic organizations and generally
qualifying as brainy "grinds' wofi'i
Of reward will receive insignia from
Kings Crown, the non-athletie sssoeia'
tion at Columbia.
The insignia to be awarded, accofo'
ing TO a decision Of the board o. go'.
errors adopted at a meeting held ls,'
night at the university, viii eons.'
of gold, silver and bronze hins
Crowns.
Spectator" the college daily, ana
Jester" the college humorous pup.
cation. are the two publishing. oiga
zations directly concerned ana % y
leading members Of their board: n'
sigma will be awarded By The ss'g''
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-02-25
GETS Army UNDERWEAR
HE ORDERED IN 1910
Government Warned of Delay,
and Soldier Waited Six Years.
lBy Telegraph 70 The Tribune J


Boston, Feb. 24.-While shaving an
esteemed citizen OF Wsltham yester-
day. William T. Smith WAS asked to
receipt a package. Being an omnivo-
rous reader of the daily papers, he inn
mcdately suspected bomb. 1t was.
Six years ago Smith was soldier
Night after night he did sentry duty
Chilling breczcs made their way from
the north.
fastening to the ousrtermsstor
Smith ordered four suits of underwear
He was told that there would be little
delay. There was. The package re-
ceipted To- yesterday contained the six
yesr-old underwear.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-17
4 SCIENTIFIC PROFESSION.
From Daily Financial America,


Evidences are seen every side today of Il new
force in the development of the science Of business
in this country. Perhaps it is not much new
force il is augmented one. for its basic element
is that which has characterized the American bust
ness mind for many years--initative.*
But new element has certainly been added, the
element of a painstaking prosecution of the pro
cesses born of initiative. Today find the Amer
lean business mind applying its ingenuity and its
aptness for invention ideas which heretofore
would have been expressed only to await practical
application the direction Of foreign patience and
zeal ...." -: .."
There has been. indeed. Il marked awakening in
this country in the last few wears 10 the necessity
of native development and application of science
both mechanical and intellectual. to business. The
causes of this awakening are not important of
observation and discussion the fact of the awak
ening itself and what ii should mean for future
II the awakening becomes a permanent and active
realization there need be little reason to doubt
orr ability to. compete intellgently and effectively
through the long future. in the markets of the
world. III .:>. ..r..*
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1916-11-17
MEETS TO
PASS PAYROLLS
This AFTERNOON

Although the meeting of the board
of supervisors is called this afternoon
at ) o clock TO pass on the semimontil-
ly payroll, other business will come
up as there are several petitions to be
read and referred to committees and
number of resolutions will have
their second reading
The report of the finance commit
tee on the complaint OF the Won Hamm-
Young Company, with whom the city
has contract, that the engineers de-
partment has been buying supplies
from other companies, which was
tabled at the last meeting. will prob
ably come up again today.
George Collins, city engineer. is
working on project to widen Nuu-
anu street, near Kuakini, mauka of
the Japanese consulate. and he ex-
poets to present his plans this after
noon. The strip of land which the
city would take over is wedge.shaped,
300 feet long and, according to the
plans, for this land the city will put
in sidewalk