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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
FALLS 9 STORIES,
RINGS 7 ALARMS
Firemen and Police Called
to Publishing House by
Porter's Long Drop

A half dozen girls worked overtime
last night in the Office Of the fashion
periodical Vogue" on the tenth foor
at 44O Fourth Avenue. 1t was notice
ably warm in the Office. One after
another, and then in pairs, the girls
rugged at a big window. Failing 70
raise it, they telephoned 70 the office
Of the building.
Frank Mather, porter, was sent up
stairs. He tugged at the window.
Once,-Twice!- Thr-
And I'D she went, just as clock
nearby was striking the first chime
of s.
Just as a clock was striking the las.
time 70 tell the hour of 8 the doors OF
several frehouses shot open and a
parade of apparatus started for 40
Fourth Avenue. At the same time a
squad of policemen was leaving the
East Thirtieth Street station at double
time, bound also for 440 Fourth Ave
nue.. A burglar alarm from there had
been relayed on 20 them.
When hremen and policemen reached
the building they found the disturb
ance in the quarters of Johnson, Cow
din & Co, ribbon manufacturers, on the
Thirtieth Street side. The automatic
sprinklers were flooding the floor, but
there was no sign of fire, nor yet Of
a burglar.
Some Of the Vogue" girls, who had
run screaming 70 the street, helped 20
solve the mystery.
Frank. the porter" they gasped. HE
feIl-out the window. IL must have
killed him"
Firemen sealed the roof OF the one
story extension occupied by the John
son, Cowdin & Co. showrooms. There
they found Frank. unconscious, but not
dead. He had landed on a wire grating
protecting the automatic sprinkler plug
Part Of the grating had droppad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
BAZAAR VISITORS TAKE
CHANCES ON PRESIDENT

take a chance, take a chance. take
chance on President Wilson, Take
chance on President Wilson for rs
cents."
This was the warcry at one Of the
most popular booths at the seth Reri-
ment Bazaar, in the srmory, at Tween
ty-sixth Street and Lexington Avenue,
last night. The chance was Of becom-
ing the owner Of beautiful portrait
Of the President, painted by Mrs. Flor
ence Gardner. The picture stands upon
table crowded with roses sent in by
his admirers, and on Thursday its
original will pause 20 view il.
Mrs. William d. Whitney, in charge
Of the Presidents booth, assisted by
Mrs. Z. J. Finch, will head the COM
mittee which tomorrow will receive
regiments from Brooklyn and Fort
Hamilton, and on Thursday will shake
President Wilson's hand. Mr.. ard Mrs.
John II. McCooey, Representative Dam
iel J. Griffin and Mrs. Griffin. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Z. Kelly, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. J. Cleary, Norman Hapgood and Guy
Mason will assist in receiving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
WILSON DENIES
LODGES CHARGE
Continued from page |


CATION of all disputes. Germany had
accepted il only in principle. But, Il.
said, he believed in Germany's good
faith, and urged that this acceptance
in principle be regarded as equivalent
10 ratification and that the treaty be
invoked as applying to the Lusitania
case.
Mr.. Wilson agreed, so Mr.. Bryan re-
ported TO his confidants. that peace
was indeed che main thing, and he led
Mr.. Bryan 20 believe that he was seri-
ously considering his proposal. MT
BRYAN spread this information. He
gave DR.. Dumba an intimation con-
corning it that led him to advise the
Austrian government that Wilson was
talking only for home consumption
that "strict accountability" was not to
be taken seriously.
Garrison Called Halt
Reports of the understanding be
tween Mr. Bryan and the President
reached Lindley VI. Garrison, Secre-
tarv of War He told the President
that he could not consent TO backing
water in that fashion. Peace, said Mr..
Garrison. is not the main thing. Honor
must be considered first. Having said
strict accountability" and omit no
word or act" he said. Mr.. Wilson could
not honorably propose TO wait year
and investigate
The German answer 20 the first note
had arrived. and the second American
note was drafted. Mr.. Bryan's peace
was omitted, but still Mr..
RYAN believed that Mr.. Wilson was
ioyal to the principle of peace at all
hazards. His openly displayed conn.,
dence on this point led to further con-
ferences between the President and
the anti-Bryan factionists, in which the
latter took away the impression that
Mr.. Bryan's point Of view had definite
" been rejected.
Meanwhile the country had been
waiting impatiently for the note for
several days. Nobody knew why IL was
being delayed.
The White House executive ofhces,
officials of which were opposed TO
BRYAN and strongly desired his with
drawal from the Cabinet, conceived the
scheme of making an announcement
which would serve two purposes:
II would reassure the country that
the President was still standing for
American rights. and would convince
Mr.. BRYAN that the President did ac-
tually mean to do this, in spite OF the
contrary impression which Mr.: bryan
had carried away from his conferences
with the President.
Accordingly, it was announced to the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
PLAGUE AFTEH.CARE
GIVEN 325 VICTIMS

In the first ten days Of its clinical
after-treatment Of infantile paralysis
cases, the State Department Of Health
has examined 1926 victims OF the cpl
demic The work is in charge OF Or.
Robert W. Lovett, of Massachusetts,,
who is regarded as the leading au-
thority Of the country on sfter-care Of
paralysis patients.
Thus far practically all the clinics
have been held in Suffolk and Nassau
counties, in which there were more
than a thousand cases and more than
$50 fatalities. Yesterday clinics were
held in Mineola and to-day and late:
in the week Dr. Lovett and his star,
which includes DR.. j. X. Htdgen. DR..
Armitage Whitman and many assist
ants, will visit Oyster Bay. Shutdown,
Babylon, Rockville Centre and Free
port
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
SAYS TUMULTY
SAW NOTE JOKER
g. c. Warren, Jr., Asserts
Secretary Held Up Lusi-
tania Cable to Gerard

George c. Warren, jr., a Republican
candidate for Presidential El.ctor in
New Jersey, who lives at % Kensing
ton Avenue. Jersey City, has reported
TO the Republican National Committee
another version of the postscript" to
the Lusitania note, recently referred
TO by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Mr..
Warren declared last evening that he
could bring proof to substantiate the
story, which was said to have come
directly from a member of President
Wilson's Cabinet.
The supplemental message spoken
OF by Senator Lodge was in the form
of a cable to Ambassador Gerard, IN
forming him that the Lusitanla mes
sage was for home consumption only,
Mr.. Warren said. apparently no one
knew anything about il except the
President and Secretary Bryan. In
some way Joseph Tumulty. the Presi-
dents secretary, learned that II was
about TO be sent, and. realizing that if
il were sent and the facts became
known. il would kill mis- chief political
~. he held it up without authority.
Tumulty Sought Garrison
He then went to Lindley NJ. CARR
him 70 use his influence 20 stop the
son., the Secretary of War, and ex-
planned the situation TO him, asking
President from sending the cable. Mr..
Garrison said that he did not believe
he had enough influence 70 dissuade
gested that Mr.. Tumulty seek the aid
OF Postmaster General Burleson. Mr.
Burleson agreed with Mr.. Tumulty as
70 the Importance of stopping the sec
ond message, and together they visited
the President and laid the case before
him.
"Mr. Wilson, however, did not agree
with their presentation Of the case. He
argued that the American people did
not want war and said that if the note
went without the softening message to
Gerard it might result in the breaking
off of relations with Germany. His ar
gument persuaded Mr.. Burleson and ne
withdrew his objection.
Seeks Lansing's Help
This left Mr.. Tumulty in an awk-
ward situation. as he had already re-
called the cable. He therefore went
TO Mr.. Lansing, at that time counsellor
for the State Department. who at once
realized what political results the send
ing of the message would have. With
several other influential men taking
their stand, Tumulty and Lansing
finally convinced the President that he
should not send the cable to Gerard.
The change was made, but for the one
purpose of political expediency.
when Secretary Bryan heard that
Mr.. Wilson had decided not TO serd the
message, he reminded him that il was
on condition that such a message be
sent that he had signed the Lusitania
note and promptly resigned his port
folio.
Personally, feel that the country
owes a debt Of gratitude 10 Mr.. Tum-
ulty for his action in the matter
Mr.. Warren is q member of the firm
OF Loew & Co., stock brokers, of Wall
Street, Manhattan. He was president
Of the Jersey City Club until recently,
has been treasurer Of the Bergen Lodge
Realty Company, the holding company
for the Bergen Lvceum, and before the
commission plan of government was
adopted in Jersey City ran at the pri-
maries for president of the Board Of
Aldermen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
Breckenridge Declares
He Will Support Wilson

Monterey, Cal, Oct. 30.-In a state
ment issued here tonight Major Henry
Breckenridge said:
81 had expected to maintain silence
in this campaign, but circumstances
compel me 10 speak. | will not specify
as to DR.. Bailey's utterance further
than to reiterate that his letter is the
product of a sneak and falsifier. But
the situation does compel NE TO declare
my position on the issues Of the cam
paign which are affected by DR.. Bailey's
letter.
81 favor the reelection Of Woodrow
Wilson, the continuation in power Of
the Democratic party and the defeat Of
Charles Evans Hughes and the Repub-
lican party.
IL have differed sharply with Presi-
dent Wilson on matters with respect 70
which I was responsible officially, and
accept the logical consequence OF that
difference. But I utterly oppose the
return 20 power Of the party that IN
the Congress submitted 20 the dicta-
ton OF an alien interest and voted
against the tabling Of the McLemore
resolution"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
U. 5. MEDIATORS
SEEK CAR PEACE
Here at Unions Request,
They Await Chance to
See ShOntS
TEE NATIONAL wEEKLf

John A. Mofitt and James A. Smyth,
representing the Federal Department Of
Labor. yesterday sought TO renew nego-
tiations between the Amalgamated AS
ISOLATION Of Street Railway Employees
and the heads Of the traction COM
panies. During the dsy they saw
Frederick W. Whitridge, Of the Third
Avenue and allied lines. and Williar-
B. Fitzgerald, representing the strik-
ers. They did not succeed in Interview
ing Theodore P. Shonts, of the Inter-
borough and New York Railways COM
panies.
Fitzgerald admitted yesterday that
the strikers had asked the mediators to
enter the case. Upon the success that
follows their efforts 10 see Mr.. Shonts
to-day depends the possibility Of re-
sumption Of negotiations, the labor
leaders insisting that the local traction
situation would have TO be considered
as a whole or not at all.
Mr.. Shonts could not be seen last
night, but an official Of the company
eonversant with his plans said that, so
far as the marlborough and allied
lines are concerned, the management
holds that nothing remains 10 be set
tied.
The efforts Of the Federal mediators
Yesterday were 10 obtain some basis on
which the contending interests might
meet, rather than TO make terms, and
Il IS understood that the only assurance
they received from Mr.. Whitridge was
that strikers who might return 20 work
would not be Disseminated against.
II is also understood that Mr.. Whit
ridge IS willing 20 re-hire a limited
number Of mis- old employees and give
them their old ratings. He will not,
however. agree TO discharge all OF the
men now in the service Of the company
The call Of the conciliators upon the
Amalgamated leaders led TO reports
that a definite proposition OF settlement
had been made. This, however, was de-
MED by Mr.. Fitzgerald, who SAID no
offer. tentative or definite. had oeen
received.
Mr. Fitzgerald added that he expected
70 see them again to-day, but would
venture no forecast "a 70 what might
follow the meeting.
Samuel Hoey, president ofthe fonk-
ers strikers, yesterday received tele-
gram from Governor Whitman IN re-
Spouse 70 messages asking his aid IN
obtaining a settlement. Mr.. Whitman
wired that he was in favor of arbitra-
ZION and recommended the Public Ser
vice Commission and the State Indus
trisl Commission as suitable agencies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
SWEETHEART CONvICTS HIM
Englewood Thief Pleads Guilty After
Girl Testifies

Raphael Di Spigney, OF 224 East Six
tieth Street. was placed on trial before
Judge Seufert in the Quarter Sessions
Court az Hackensaok. y. j., yesterday
morning on an indictment charging
him with robbing the homes of half a
dozen wealthy residents of Englewood
OF $4,000 worth of jewelry and silver.
Di Spigney pleaded not guilty, but
after his former sweetheart, Miss Es-
Their Anderson, OF al East Sixty-irst
Street, had testified that she had seen
some of the stolen property in his
room the plea was changed to guilty.
Judge Seufert remanded him TO the
Bergen County Jail TO await sentence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
GERARD TO SAIL DECEMBER 5
Books Passage on the Frederik VIII
for Return TO Berlin

II was announced yesterday at the
Offices of the Observation-Disclosures
Line that James W. Gerard, American
Ambassador to Germany, had booked
massage on the Frederik VIII, sailing
december 5, 10 return 70 his post at
Berlin. !,
This confirms Ambassador Gerard
statement on arrival on October 10,
that he intended 10 remain IN THIS
country until after Election Day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
Hears of Republican Success.

Reports Of Republican campaign sue
cess are said 20 have convinced Car
rama that steps should be taken by
his representatives here TO approach
the Republicans. Instructions TO his
agents followed, and the attendance at
the Roosevelt meeting and the state
ment condemning Democratic laxity re-
suited
It was learned tonight that the Mex
leans requested John R. Mott, OF the
American section OF the commission, 70
arrange for them 70 hear Roosevelt.
They branded as absurd charges thai
agents of the Republican party had ap-
preached them on the subject.
A summary of the reforms instituted
by the Constitutionalists in Mexico
was supplied the American commits
sioners by their Mexican colleagues to-
day at the request of the former.
The Mexican commissioners also gave
out the substance of a telegram from
Candida Aguilar, Secretary of Foreign
Affairs Of the de facto government, an
nouncing the projected return of Car
rama 20 Queretaro from Mexico City
and denying that the First Chief was
contemplating flight from Mexico. Mrs.
Carranza is in the United States on
personal business, the telegram stated.
and Mrs Obregon. wife of the Secre-
tury of War, has not left Mexico, as
was reported. Carranza soldiers are at
Chihuahua City in adequate numbers TO
prevent the capture Of the city by Villa,
it was declared.
Carranza Currency Depreciates
Carranza's latest currency issue. the
"Infalsificables,' recently established
by decree 20 have face value OF not
less than 10 cents American silver, are
admitted TO have fallen TO the ratio of
rs Mexican pesos TO 81 United States
currency. in consular report issued
by the Americans to-day.
aside from the trouble caused by
the almost worthless money and the
rapidly increasing death rate" said the
report, "the country along the main
railroad as far south as San Luis Po-
tosi is comparatively quiet, and train
service is better than for some time be-
fore. The Durango country continues
troubled and attacks on trains are fire.
quent.
There has been considerable excite
ment over Villas movements IN CHI
huahua. but no big fights have occurred
and. as far as Villa and his real and
actual following are concerned. the re-
ports have evidently been greatly exag-
Grated. It appears that it is common
to call all the factions in Western
Mexico Villistas, when some Of the
largest bands are entirely independent
and as much opposed to Villa as they
are 20 Carranza.
81 am convinced that Villa has no
very widespread organization at pres
emit but of course they may possibly
unite on him later on. However, these
bands. of whatever name or allegiance
cannot greatly bother the de facto gov
errment"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
E. C. CLARK LEFT S33e,00O

Carpet Man Was Thought To Be Mil
lonaire
Eugene c. Clark, who az the time o.
his death was the president of the
Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Com
pany, at a salary of 100000 a year,
left only 1899, 900, according to the
transfer tax affidavit attached to his
will fled yesterday at White Plains.
I. was thought Mr.. Clark was mill
ionaire.
Mrs. Clark receives the income of
the estate for life, and on her death
the principal will 90 to the four chill
dren.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
Coal Jumps to $12a Ton,
Dealers Fear a Famine
Advance of 81 in Day-Big Firm Withdraws Price List
Fearing Further Rise-Quotations Highest Since
Strike II Years Ago-Prosperty Blamed

Coal prices are rocketing, and the
householder in New YORK is likely TO
SILVER in the cold of national prosper
ity before the winter is over. Egg and
nut, the domestic sizes, were Sl2 ton
yesterday in Manhattan and The Bronx
and SO a ton in Brooklyn and Queens.
On Friday they were $3.50 in Manhat-
tan and The Bronx and 80 in Brooklyn
and Queens. Dealers would not be sur
prised at a still further advance this
week.
Prosperity is the cause, according to
many dealers. Labor is nigh and
scarce; cars are few; all over the
country manufacturing plants have ex-
banded and are using more coal. New
York. with storage space at almost pro-
hibtive rates, is at the mercy OF the
first cold snap.
There is not much coal to be had at
any price" said Olin J. Stephens, whose
company supplies much of the coal
used in Manhattan and The Bronx. BE
cause of the greater demand, the sizes
used by individuals command an eX-
traordinarily high price.
Just now larger shipments than
usual are being made to the Great
Lakes ports that will be closed within
a month by the ice, 10 New England,
Canada and the West. At the same
time, the country is in the grip of the
car shortage that always accompanies
periods of prosperity and industrial ac-
tivity.
Conditions May Grow Worse
"Some of US believe that this coal
shortage will be temporary; others
that il will become more serious. Con-
ditions are most uncertain. and 1t is
impossible to say what the outcome
will be. Coal production is about the
same as Lass year, but there is scar
city of labor both here and at the
mines, as well as a shortage OF cars
and an increased demand. Also freight
rates are higher. and a recent decision
of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion permits the use of coal cars for
shipments of ore-another article
which is in great demand just now"
As 10 the amount of coal stored in
New York in the fall. even when ship
ments are coming in in normal amounts,
Mr.. Stephens would not hazard a guess,
confining himself TO the observation
that storage space in New York was too
valuable to permit the storage of much
coal. Bituminous coal was high and
would probably go higher, he said, in
creasing the price of industrial fuel.
His company yesterday quoted white
ash egg and nut coal st So ton and
pea coal at ST. On Saturday his egg
and nut sizes were $3.50 a ton and pea
was $685..
Burns Brothers. New York and New
Jersey corporation. which supplies Goa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31

70 thousands on both sides Of the Hud-
son. sent letter yesterday 70 custom
ers warning them that I'VE are reluc-
family compelled &c withdraw all prices
made heretofore"
I'VE Will do the best we can to sup
ply YOU the letter continues. "and
viii make you the lowest price posi-
ble."
Although virtually admittin~ that
New York is so near a coal famine that
Il is impossible to tell in advance wha,
the price may be. Burns Brothers hold
out hopes that when navigation on the
Great Lakes is closed the shortage may
be relieved
All dealers in discussing the situa-
ton are most careful 70 give Il the
most hopeful aspect possible. realizing
that panicstricken consumers could
send prices soaring unnecessarily IN a
day. working tremendous hardships.
upon persons who were unable 70 buy
more than a small quantity at time.
Il is not only the consumers who are
likely 10 suffer. Unless New YORK can
get coal before winter weather comes
scores and perhaps hundreds Of small
dealers will 20 into bankruptcy. Al
ready they are overstocked with or
Gers at September prices. At present
they cannot get the coal at any price
and if the cost continues 20 rise they
will be absolutely unable 70 buv enough
coal 20 FIJI the contracts made at $40
a ton.
Small Contractors Hard Hit
"Manv small dealers who contracted
70 deliver coal at September prices"
said Frederick MOhrmann, whose COM
panv is one Of the largest in Brooklyn.
Lacked storage space for sufficient Goa
10 keep up with their orders. This
a afternoon was compelled TO raise the
price of my egg and nut coal from 81
to SO a ton. On Thursday the price
was s7.75, and Friday | raised II 70 So.
THAT will show how serious the SIT
uation may become. Already at $40
ton coal is higher than it has been
since the strike fourteen years ago
when people had TO buy 1t by the bag
instead of by the tom
Mohrmann said that the scarcity OF
labor in the coal fields was partly
due TO the fact that many of the aliens
who formerly dug coal were digging
trenches on the other side OF the At
lantic. or working in the munitions
factories.
TIE shortage began TO be felt last
week. and il was said that during the
week not more than 25 per cent OF the
normal coal supply came into New
York. At the high prices spectators
began 10 show unusual activity, ous
most Of the dealers refused to depart
from their regular source Of supply,
believing that in that way they would
get more coal for less money in the
long run. They are unanimous IN their
desire that their customers shall follow
the same line of reasoning.
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through into the store, turning on
water, fire alarm and burglar alarm.
Mather, who is forty-seven and lives
at 800 Bowery, was taken to Bellevue
Hospital. His condition is serious