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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-20
LINER GOES TO BOTTOM
AS WATER BROWNS FIRE
Flames Do 100000 Damage to
HermiOne, in Brooklyn.

Because there is almost as much
water on the inside of the steamship
Hermione as on the outside, she Is
resting on the bottom of the East
River at the foot Of Warren Street,
Brooklyn. A fire which started early
last night in her cargo of automobiles
and paraffine, valued at 100000, was
not extinguished until 100000 damage
had been done and tons Of water from
twenty lines OF hose poured into the
boat.
The flames shot forth with roar
thirty feet into the air and were &C
companied by dense volumes OF smoke.
Captain Carl Anderson and twelve of
the crew left mess and attacked the
blaze with the ships fire apparatus.
Later Deputy Chief Lally arrived and
summoned the frebost New Yorker.
Twelve streams were then poured into
the flames. Eight lines of hose were
laid from the dock. The flames were
kept confined to hold No. 3.
The Hermione is chartered by the
New York and South American Steam
ship Company, and plies between New
York and Chilli. AS soon as the water
is pumped from her holds she will de-
part from the bottom Of the river.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-20
URGES U. S. AID TO TRADE
National Chamber Of Commerce Al.
proves School Help.

Washington, May l9.-Business mer
Of the United States, through a ref.
erendum sent out by the National
Chamber OF Commerce, indorse Federal
aid for trade schools. TIE referendum
contained four recommendations, which
were voted on as follows:
First Federal appropriations ,or
promotion of vocational education in
United States; S31 in favor, 10 op-
posed.
Second - Federal appropriations
should be allotted among the states
upon a uniform basis and should bear
a uniform relation 70 appropriations
made by the states for like purposes;
s2s in favor, 95 opposed.
Third-Creation OF a Federal board
20 administer the national functions in
vocational education which are pro-
posed, this board to be representative
in its personnel of the interests which
are vitality concerned, and TO be given
compensation sufficient to command In
its membership the great ability ap'
nropriate for the task which is 10 be
performed; 1888 in favor, IA opposed.
Fourth-Federal board. however con-
stituted. should be required 20 appoint
advisory committee of five members
each. representing industry, commeree,
labor, agriculture, home making and
general or vocational education; Io4 IN
favor, 1877 opposed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-20
DIRECTORS CUT POWER
OF BRYN MAWR HEAD
Adopt Rule for Faculty Admins
tration of College.
tBy Telegraph to tn. Tribune. J

Bryn Mawr. Penn, May 19.-As the
result Of criticism Of the Administra-
tion of Bryn Mawr college by the Pres
ident, DR.. NJ. Carey Thomas, her ad-
ministrative powers were greatly cur
tailed by the adoption to-day by the
Board of Directors Of recommenda-
tions by special committee appointed
more than a month ago.
DR.. Thomas was attacked specifically
because she refused to reappoint sew
eral readers and professors of the col
lege, but in addition. general charges
of autocracy in her administration
were made.
Influential alumne and professors
charged that the progress of the col
lege was being retarded by red tape
and unnecessary officialdom and an
investigation was begun. The new res
olutions provide that in the future the
faculty will pass upon the desirable
thy of reappointing employees, their de-
cision to be reviewed by the Board
of Directors on complaint. It elimi-
mates DR.. Thomas, a final arbiter in
college affairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-20
Praises Woods's Defence
Organization to Bust
ness Gathering.
TELLS HOW 1T WILL
AID PREPAREDNESS
Commissioner Upheld, Thomp-
son Denounced in Wlre-Tap-
ping DEPRESSION.

Mayor Mitchell made a plea yester-
day Mt meeting in the Bankers Club
Of business men south OF Fulton
Street for recruits TO the Home De-
fence League. He gave full credit to
Police Commissioner Arthur Woods for
the league. After he had finished he
begged leave to talk about police
overlapping. He launched a defence
Of Woods, and denounced Senator
Thompson, receiving great applause.
In his plea for the Home Defence
League, the Mayor said:
"This Home Defence League was not
an invention Of mine. II was plan
evolved by Arthur Woods, and, Ike
most things that he has done, It com
mended itself to me, and since | have
learned of its purpose and its scope, |
have given it my full approval and
have urged it upon the men of this
city as an opportunity for real con-
tribution right here to the general
plan Of national defence.
"The situation Of this country TO-
day is such that any call upon the
forces of defence Of the nation would
mean a draining from this city OF oil
the organized military resources OF
defence that we have here at our COM
mand. 1t would mean drawing away
from the city the regular troops ana
the available militia.
eve have in New York City between
10000 and 1900 policemen. They can
and do cope with conditions, under
normally existing conditions as we
have them to-day.
at was the plan of the Police Com
missioner to supplement the regular
police force with reserve citizen
force under the title Of the Home De-
fence League, trained TO a degree
with a knowledge of the law relating
TO police work, with a certain moderate
minimum amount of organization and
drill, ready TO go out and take their
places upon the streets OF the City
of New York in case of a crisis
The chairman of the meeting was
George T. Wilson, second vice-presi-
dent of the Equitable Life Assurance
Society. Commissioner Woods was
there 10 speak, but when his turn came
Mr.. Wilson announced that he had been
called away 10 appear before the
Thompson committee. Other speakers
were Alderman Henry II. Curran, Cor
neius Vanderbilt and Inspector Dillon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-20
WANTS WHITMAN
VICE-PRESIDENT
EIOn r. Brown Anxious to
Become Governor
Himself.

Friction has developed among the
members Of the "old guard" in this
state over the selection of a candidate
for Vice President at Chicago, the eff
feet Of which is likely to be of far
reaching Importance in the campaign
for Governor here next fall. There are
insinuations that certain members Of
the Barnes crowd are not wildly en-
thusiastic in their support of ex-Sena-
tor Root; that their real choice is ex-
Senator Theodore Burton, OF Ohio, for
whom they intend to vote at the first
opportunity at the Chicago convention.
The ambitions Of Elon r. Brown,
president pro TEN of the State Senate,
are responsible for the friction. Sem
ator Brown wants to be the Republican
candidate for Governor in the fall, and
his friends have been quietly at work
suggesting a Burton and Whitman tick
ct, the obvious purDose of which is TO
get Governor Whitman out Of the way
so that the senator can have a free
field for the Republican nomination for
Governor.
Efforts of the Brown adherents TO get
Barnes TO acquiesce in the proposition
have failed thus far. The cold guard"
leader is loyal to Mr.. Root and it is
his intention TO stick to the ex-Sena-
tor while there is a chance for his
nomination. Next TO Mr.. Root, however.
ex-senator Burton is the Barnes choice
for the Presidential nomination, and
1t is here that the friends of Senator
Brown see their opportunity TO bring
about Governor Whitman's nomination
for second place, thus getting him out
OF the way of the majority leader of
the Senate.
Much TO the disappointment of the
friends of Senator Brown, Mr.. Barnes
has refused TO become enthusiastic
over the possibility of nominating Gov
ernor Whitman for Vice President. The
odd guard" leader has let il be known
that serious consideration of Governor
Whitman as a Vice Presidential posi-
bility is out of the question so far as
he is concerned. In fact, he isn't so
sure that Governor Whitman will be
renominated next fall, although he ad-
mits that it seems to look that way.
The reasons which Barnes has for OPP
posing the nomination of Mr.. Whitman,
should the opportunity arise, are un-
derstood to be for private consumption
only. Nevertheless, the friends of SEN
ator Brown are disturbed over the sit
uation. They haven't become really
angry about it as yet, for they are
hopeful that the wheel of fortune will
swing their way. Still they are doing
some quiet missionary work and this
perhaps is responsible for the reports
from upstate that ex-senator Burton
is strong up that way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-20
WYOMING OFFICERS
GUESTS OF NEVADA
Attend Theatre and Dinner
Party at Aston.

Ward room officers of the battleship
Nevada, which recently Joined the At
lantic feet, last evening entertained
officers Of the battleship Wyoming at
theatre party and dinner at the AS
tor Hotel. Popular songs were paro-
died TO fit the occasion and verses in
which the names of the guests at the
dinner played prominent parts were
read
Officers of the Nevada at the dinner
were Commander j. T. Tompkins. Lieu
tenant commanders j. K. De Frees and
p. W. Foote, Surgeon r. T. 0rvis, Pay
master T. p. Sackett, Lieutenants J. +.
Daniels, o. L. Cox, r. W. Mathewson,
F. l.. Vossler. l.. P. Smith, II. I. Sattle.
II. D. McHenry, H. Hoogewerff, p. V.
II. Weems, G. A. Johnson, r. S. Field,
j. Kesler, j. II. Fletcher, W. A. Corley
and Chaplain F.. A. Duff
Officers of the Wyoming at the din
ner were Commander Cyrus Miller,
Colonel Benjamin +. Fuller, Lieuten-
ant Commanders W. G. Mitchell, Is. A.
Lang, James Hileman, Surgeon James
Leys, W. II. Bell. Naval Constructor j.
Westervelt, Paymaster Chester G.
Mayo, Lieutenants K. c. Holmes, j. H.
McGruder, c. c. Ross. r. II. Tebbs,
A. McComb. A. w. Fitch and E. Cape
hart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-20

said the witness. "She had a private
room"
did Mrs. Matters ever speak to you p"
"She used TO stare at me, and the
first time she spoke she said: Jessie,
you are a nice girl, and it is too bad
After that Mrs. Matters used to come
up on the fire escape and look at me in
bed"
Did the girls address her as Mrs.
Matters ?"
"oh, no, sir" replied the girl with
touch Of awe in her voice. "You see, sir
we knew her only as the millionaire
lady. We were in the poor ward, you
know, and she had a room 10 herself"
The infant, a girl. was born July "a,
1915. She was a healthy and promising
youngster, but the snwed mother was
told that the baby was born dead, and
that it was a boy. The girl continued
her story:
Il was taken into a private room.
There was another woman there-mar-
red-and she asked me a lot of ques-
tions. | said / didn't want 70 stay
there; | wanted to go back to the poor
ward. But the nurse said no. They
brought me chicken on silver trays and
nice things / never had eaten before in
my life"
what happened August -"
There were several babies 70 be
christened. One was brought in 20 me
and it was a most beautiful baby,
dressed in beautiful clothes. Asked
whose IL was, the nurse said: Isn't il
pretty? It's the millionaire lady's.' |
felt the lace and the soft embroidery"
Jessie paused for moment. Her
features moved convulsively. "Then
began to cry" she added.
Four months passed before Jessie
learned that the baby she had ad-
mired so much was alleged TO be her
own.
"A chum," went on the witness,
"read of the Matters case. She told
me about il and ] ran out Of the house
straight for the hospital. All the old
nuns were gone. begged for the
truth, but no one could tell me-"
On cross-exsmination Joseph r. Bur-
res, for Mrs. Matters, asked:
Did you tell Sister Celestine, the
Mother Superior, that you wanted 10
abandon the baby?"
81 never did. I wanted my baby"
"You want it now, don't you" put
in Attorney Ramsey. of the prosecu-
ton. But Mr.. Burres objected, and a
burst of sobs was the only reply the
Jury got.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-20

Adam Hall did not sleep well yester-
day. The old man. whose wife and two
daughters had locked themselves in n
dark fiat at 1876 Stuyvesant Avenue,
BROOKLYN, and had denied themselves
the light Of day for two years, was
worried over his job as Waterman in
the Park Department. lie inquired of
callers whether the publicity would
lose him his place All day he pot
tered about the home of his other stef
daughter, at e52 Bedford Avenue, be-
wailing his i'll luck.
"Why couldn't people mind their own
business" he asked, almost in tears.
In thin voice he attempted to explain
why he had permitted his wife and the
girls to live the life Of hermits in a
squalid fat. All morning he hid him
self to avoid giving an account. When
he was discovered in the home of his
stepdaughter he broke down.
Emma was a sick woman" he ex-
planned. at got on her mind First
she was treated by Dr. Amos Elliot,
and when he died she wouldn't go to
any other doctor. l couldn't do any
thing with her. She locked herself up
and wouldn't see anybody, so let her
alone"
Never Stopped Outside Door.
Did you ask her TO come away from
the fat?" Hall was asked.
81 did. But she just wouldn't listen
TO me. She was sick and / didn't argue
with her. What could a poor old man
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-20
PHONE MEN GET NEWS
OF MEXICO AT DINNER
Things Warm, but QUIET
Hear National Air by Wireless.

Direct news from the Mexican border
was carried by telephone to 5000 mem :
bers Of the Telephone Society, all New
York Telephone Company employees AZ
their dinner in the list Regiment AT
mory last night. The chief operator OF
the FL Paso, Tex, exchange, In answer
TO a question as 20 conditions on the
border, replied: Things mere are
warm, but quiet
Each of the diners had telephone
receiver. In Philadelphia, Baltimore
and San Francisco 5000 other tele-
phone employees were equipped IN a
similar manner. At a given signal the
three dinners were connected and the
speechmaking began. =,
Captain w. II. G. Billiard, U. ;; ~;
talked from Washington with the local
diners by wireless telephone. HIS
words went by wireless TO the Arlington
radio station, relayed by wireless to the
Western Electric Building, in West
Street, and thence TO the armory by
wireless. "The Star Spangled Banner"
played on photograph at Arlington,
brought the diners to their feet. The
music was transmitted by wireless.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-20
Saws Race Lies Between
Ex-senator and
Hughes.
THINKS EITHER CAN
CARRY NEW YORK
Former State Chairman Won't
Concede T. R. 100 Votes at
Convention.

william Barnes declared yesterday
that he expected to see the way cleared
after the first two or three ballots at
the Chicago convention for the nomina-
ton OF Elihu Root. Mr. Barnes is more
optimistic IN regard to the Root
chances than other "old guard leaders
are now inclined to be. lie added that
if ex-senator Root was nominated he
would carry New York State, which is
considered an essential for any candl-
date to win.
Mr.. Barnes conceded, however, that
the fight lay between Hughes and Root.
OF course, he counted out Colonel
Roosevelt. His estimate OF the Roose-
welt strength on the first ballot was
considerably below 100 votes. lie
thought that ex-senator Root would
have more than $50 votes on the first
ballot. He claimed forty-ive delegates
for Root in the New York State delega-
ton, with the expectation that sixty
New Workers all told would rally to the
Root standard at the convention.
The heavy vote against the proposed
new state constitution. which in some
measure was interpreted as a blow
aimed at ex-senator Root and his asso-
ciates who were largely instrumental
in framing il, would have no effect on
the Root chances of carrying the state
as a Presidential candidate, in the opln-
ion of Mr.. Barnes. 1t was explained
that the all absorbing issue was to beat
the Wilson Administration and correct
its shortcomings, and however Repub-
Leans might express their preferences
now they would come TO the polls ready
to support unreservedly the Republican
candidate, whether he might be Root,
Hughes or some one else.
Mr. Barnes's Root predictions, evil
IDENTIFY, were based on the possibility of
Hughes not showing an overwhelming
strength on the first ballot or two, as
some other "old guard" leaders have
suggested recently. They figure that
if Hughes is not nominated on the third
ballot the favorite sons delegations
will be in control and will be able to
nominate the man among their candl-
dates upon whom they may agree.
Should such situation arise, the Root
men will urge their candidate as the
strongest one in the field.
Some of the old line leaders who
have been strong for Root have recent
ly been recognizing Senator Burton, Of
Ohio. as an exceptionally strong candi-
date among the favorite sons. Enough
talk has been heard on that score 20
indicate TO some of the politicians that
the "old guard" were beginning to re-
alize the futility of trying TO nominate
Root and might ultimately turn to Bur-
ton, provided that Hughes was elm
mated. The steady growth of Hughes
and Roosevelt sentiment, however, con-
tinues TO handicap the "old guard" in
formulating any definite plans of their
own
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-20
Husband of Girls Jailer
Worried Lest He Lose Job
Will Be Discharged" Repeated Query of Hail. Disre-
gardng Plight of Three Women Who Lived Two
Years Without Sunlight.

like me do? was afraid to come to
the house because il was so dark and
scary and cold. But | brought Emma
all the food she could eat and always
paid the gas bills. | didn't talk through
the keyholc TO my wife. ] walked right
inside the fiat"
Did tho girls want to remain with
her in that prison ?" -,
"No, they didn't" replied the old
man. "They wanted TO get out and see
their friends, but Emma always told
them TO wait for her. So they Just
waited q,
The old man was suddenly reminded
OF something. lie began to pace the
floor in weak kneed strides. Would he
lose his job? He didn't want to- be.
cause Emma was in trouble. Why did
the newspapers make so much russ
about the discovery that she had kept
the girls imprisoned for two years {!
Weren't they her daughters? Anyhow
what business was il Of anybody's TO
interfere, and why did the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
have TO mix I'M The girls Wereh
children any more.
Insists on knowing About Job.
any mother isn't crazy" Mrs. Angold
said. at was just trouble, that's all
did you ever visit her."
"No," she answered. 81 didn't want
10 go up there"
Again Hall wanted to know whether
he would lose his place. Why should
they pick on an old, weak man? lie
would gladly take care OF his two
daughters as soon as they came out OF
the hospital. Perhaps then he could
keep his Job. He pottered down the
street to the car with the same ques-
ton on his lips.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-20
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS;
MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS

to connection fitting out Sampson. and on board
Us o. e. L = THIBAULT. IT, p. LIE CLAIR
and A II. DHESEI. detached stan 4h division
to siSr 5ih ddiTiSion. Atlantic feet
Liy o. @ u II. CoFFMAN and c. s. ROB
EklS. detached stan Sd division. to SIAN On
Il; % 60 j ". MCLAREN. detached Besl.. TO
1t. GERARD BRADFORD. detached naval pro,,ng
ground. Indian Head. Nd. June 3. to works
l.. u. O. D. }. ESTES. detached Naval Acad-
envy. 70 Asistc station. July transport
Ensign j. HART Jr. detached Nebraska: 70
surgeon J. c PRYOR. detached Arkansas, 70
houe wait orders
Ship At Norois to iem n d dgiy rsee'ins
Pay Ctk L. IL. WHITE. detached Vermont. TO
MOVEMENTS.
ARRIVED
Nav L Ontario at New York yard Wilmington
a. shanghai; Eagle a. Guantanamo
MAY ls-Aleany AZ san Diego. Conynghun. at
Ill rs a. Mare Island. Mccall Al Ro.ebsnt
y y. Melville on Portsmouth. and al Boston
Panther a. Port au-I'rince. Porter Al Newport
Iromctheus a. New York yani: Sacramento At
Cape Hasucn. san Francisco AZ Portsmouth. y
n smith al Boston yard. sylph a. Washington.
Whelmg al Puerto Mexico
Mag l9.-Bainbridge al Manila
SAILED.
May lr-Melvne. Provlncetown for Portsmouth
May i -Amphifrfe. Key West FOR Charleston !.
baltimore. Portsmouth. y. a.. for Iona Island
MDnowe. Washington for Annapolis, Mccall
Dougsl. New York yard for port repair trials:
Minnesota Philadelphia Tor Norfolk. New Hamp-
shire. on Caps Ann FOR Hampton Roads. Padu-
cab. TlnH lie lara for Cienfuesos Preston. hey
West for San Juan via Monte Christi smith
Boston yard FOR post repair uiGl. Tasy. san
chez for MscOris. Vulcan. Newport Tor Hampton
Roads Wheeling Vera Cruz for Puerto Me1ico
Fuel ship Jason Viii leave Hampton Roads about
.Sth inst. for west coast Of United states via
Panama Canal with cargo Of coal. stopping en-
route 20 coal naval vessels on east co4s; Of
MeNico.
H. published itinerary Of baiucShiD tquIdrons Tor
period from MAY IS 10 November I the follow
ins change should be made.
For FIRST division substitute eighth division
For second division substitute seventh div.sion
For third division substitute sixth division.
Dor fourth division substitute NTH division.
kanawhs nOW 40 Port Arthur. raI ordered 70
prooeed 10 Nes York and return " Port Arthur.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-05-20
Planks on Americanism
and Preparedness To Be
Clear and Strong.
TO MEET DEMANDS
OF PROGRESSIVES
Nominating Speeches in Con-
vention May BE Limited to
Ten Minutes Each.

Chicago, May 19.-Prepartion of the
Republican platform which will be sub
mitted for adoption to the national
convention has been begun, according
20 Fred W Upham, chairman OF the
local committee on arrangements, who
returned to-day from New York after
conference with Chairman c. ID.
Hilles and other members Of the ma
tonal committee.
Strong planks favoring Americanism,
military preparedness and n tariff for
the protection of American industries,
it is said, will be among the important
subjects considered by those who are
drafting the platform.
The planks on Americanism and mill
tary preparedness, il is declared, Will
be sufficiently strong 70 meet every
reasonable demand Of progressive Re
publicans. IL is said that prominent
Progressives who have returned to the
Republican party will be consulted be-
fore the finishing touches are put on
these sections of the platform.
Time Limit for Speeches.
Nominating speeches for Presiden-
tial candidates may be limited TO ten
minutes each and seconding speeches
TO five minutes for each candidate, &C
cording to present plans. Even with
this short limit in effect, 1t is estimated
that the nominating and seconding
speeches, with the demonstrations, Will
occupy an entire day.
Mr.. Upham said that the local COM
mittee had received more than $4,000
applications for convention tickets,
which are bringing from $50 to sZoO
each.
James b. Reynolds, secretary OF the
national committee. began to-day pre-
pairing the temporary roll of delegates
10 the convention. Delegates from all
except three states have been chosen.
On May % Texas will select its delega--
ton by the convention method, and
South Dakota and West Virginia Will
select their delegates by direct prlm-
maries on June 8.
Progressives Order Buttons.
An order was given to-day for l0o,-
600 campaign buttons bearing an Amer
lean flag and the inscription "Ameri-
canism" and Roosevelt" for use dur
ing the Progressive convention.
o. X. Davis. secretary of the Pro-
gressive National Committee, said in
statement: at has been boldly as
serted By certain Republican leaders
that they intend TO let Mr.. Roosevelt
write their party platform ! take
it that what these gentlemen mean is
that they are going to have the plat
form written out of the recent declara-
tons by the Colonel concerning Amer
icanism and preparedness and to COM
nit their party 20 this programme,
while at the same time they seek to
have their convention select as their
nominee some other man than the one
whose aggressiveness and force have
made these things the paramount is
sue of the day"
The Progressive National Committee
will meet here June to complete ar
rangements for the convention.
"0ur principal difficulty thus far is
to find seats for those who want to at
tend our convention" said Secretary
Davis. most of the states have elect
ed double or triple delegations, while
several have chosen four times the
number of delegates fixed by the Off
cial call -