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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16
ADMIRAL DEWEY
ON HIS DEATH BED,
DOCTORS REPORT
Hero of Manila, in SOth Year
Nav Live Thirty-siX Hours,
Physicians Say

Washington. Jan. t5.-George Dewey
admiral Of the navy and hero Of Manila
Bay. il on his deathbed. A general
breakdown. accompanied by arterio-
scl.rosis. has shattered the veteran )
strength in his eightieth year, and TO-
night he lies semi-conscious, with life
gradually ebbing away. The doctors
saw that he may live thirty-six hours.
The admiral was stricken last Thurs
day as he was leaving his home for the
Navy Department, where, as president
Of the General Board, he had been at
his desk almost daily during the last
sixteen OF his sixty7two years Of ser
vice in the navy. He collapsed and had
TO be carried 70 his bed. When physl-
clans were called they were alarmed
but knowing the admiral's great reeu-
perative powers and mis- keen aversion
TO any suggestion Of his failing, they
made no immediate announcement re-
sarding his illness. Inquirers were
fold that the admiral had cold.
But the gest strength Of the aged
officer had been sapped and there was
no recuperation.
Late tonight d.. Fauntleroy issued
this statement: ut
"Admirsl Dewey's general condition
has slightly improved. Pulse. l1s, and
resniration. IS. The breathing IS
easier and the tension Of pulse les
sened. i.
Swallowing is less difficult. so that
nourishment can be taken more readily
Pestlessness is not quite as marked. he
can be aroused from his fitful eomalike
condition. and for the most part MS
n,ind il clear. Heart and lungs are
holding up without stimulation, but IN
his present condition they may be al
fected at any time.
Mrs. Dewey and the admirsl's son,
George, jr.. are with him and have been
told that the end is near.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16
DRIVES TO DEATH
OVER PALISADES
Chauffeur Plunges with Car On
Cliff in Darkness

FrankLee, a chauffeur drove a TOUR
;nc cav over the brink of the Palisades
above Edgewster soon after m'dn'sh,
this morning. His body was eXtrieated
from the tangled wrecksge IN ClnS'oe
Avenue. 200 feet below.
lie was employed by the American ..l, !,
Can Company, at Shadyside' ana wa va
driving car TO Edgewater, wnere hiS
home was. In the darkness ne ne mlSseS IS;eS
the road at the TOP Of the ciln Whieo tiSa
descends to Edgewster. and mac no mn.
of his danger until the maenine Sno'
into space.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16
KAISER ORDERED PEACE
NOTE ON OCTOBER 81

amsterdam, Jan. d.
The "Norddeutsche Allge-
meine Zeitung" publishes
the folto1cing autograph
letter from the German
Emperor 10 Chancellor ron
BethmdnH-Hol Holl7eeg, dated
October 81, 19fG:
MY dear Bctbmsnn: |
have since been turning over
our conversation thoroughly
in my mind. 1t is clear that
the peoples in the enemy
countries, who are kept In
hard endurance Of the war by
lies and frauds and deluded
by fighting and hatred, pos
sess no men who are able or
who have the moral courage
10 speak the word which will
bring relief - TO propose
peace.
What is wanted is a
moral deed to free the world,
including neutrals, from the
pressure which weighs upon
all. For such d deed it is
necessary TO find ruler who
has conscience. who feels
that he is responsible 10 God.
who has heart for his own
people and for those who are
his enemies. who is indifer-
ent TO any possible wllful mis-
Interpretation of his act, and
possesses the will to free the
world from its suferings.
II have the courage. Trust
ing in God, | shall dare to
take this step. Please draft
notes on these lines and sub
mil them 10 ME and make all
necessary arrangements with
out delay"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16
MCCORMICK GETS
YONKERS OFFICE
Ex-Sing Sing Warden, Ex-
posed by The Tribune, Is
Water Works Head

Thomas J. Mccormick, former warden
Of Sing Sing, who was ousted following
the exposure Of the liberties granted
David A. Sullivan, then in prison Tor
wrecking the Union Bank of Brooklyn
has again appeared in public once
Long in retirement following the
scandal aroused by Sullivan's trips to
Broadway's White Way when he was
sunposed TO be behind the bars. Nc
Cormick has now picked another politi-
cal plum. He has been appointed su-
perintendent of the water works oil
Yonkers.
The city is up in arms over the sp-
pointment. Democrats opposed the
naming Of Mccormick for the place on
the ground that Democrat who mad
bsen removed from Office by Demo
cratic Governor did not deserve an
other place. All protests, however were
useless. John A. Brady, Commissioner
Of Public Works, insisted on placing
Mccormick on the city's payroll ana
Mayor James r. Lennon, a democrat
approved the appointment.
Salary Raised, Too
Not only was the job given to NC
Cormick. but for his especial beneht' II
:. .,1ocod the Board Of Estimate IN
a'.oa.od tho SALARY Of the offlce from
S.. 900 to $4,000 year. uocor.
when asked the reason for MeCol.
o,;ck's selection, Commissioner pi"S!
~anlied rr,o Thai he had been indorsed py
al abor and other organizations:
Determined to fight McCormicks ap.
no;n+rent Yonkers taxpayers, ~ was
aaSserted last night, were considering
On enneal TO Governor Whitman VINO
Somi1iar with McCormicks past reCo,u
ga warden of Sing Sing. IL was "hhe @
Governor Whitman was running Ioi
ofice in 1914 that The Tribune skposeu
conditions at Sing Sing under 'he ~.
Cormick regime and brought about ,ns me
grand Jury investigation that resul'eu
in the ousting of the warden e..
The amazing liberties accordeo oIi.,
van were revealed one night IN OS,ouei
1914. when he was recognized on
WQN. when ne SNOulu hofN
cell He was clad not IN prlach SUN.
but in evening clothes
Accompanied by Warden
Through this it became known tnsl
Sullivan had mrde frequent trips ihto
tho outside world and had even oeeh
accompanied on automobile Joy rldes
bv Mccormick himself, who handled
the steering gear while the banker
convict lolled back in comfort on the
cushions.
Governor Glynn appointed stephen
Baldwin, Of Brooklyn, special commis-
sioner % hear charges against Meteor
mick. While tfis herring was under
way. the warden disappeared and did
not turn up until Baldwin had recon-
led mis- removal TO the Governor.
After being custed, Mccormick re-
turned TO his trade of steamiitter in
Workers. Subsequently. he sent mes
senger to Sing Sing and claimed the
autonobile which had figured noto-
rionsly in tie Sullivan Joy riding cpl
sodes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16

; In this combination, he said, the
information came from the Secre
tary. Gibboney and Malcolm Nc
Adoo were the "go-betweens,' and
Barney g. Co., the operators, nc said.
He was not asked as to the source Of
his information as to this group.
Following are the names involved
by a statement, ne says was made to
him in the presence Of an attorney
by Mrs. Ruth Thomason Visconti, OF
Washington
Joseph P. Tumulty, Secretary TO
the President.
William w. Price, representative
of "The Washington Star" stationed
at the White House.
Paul VI. Warburg, member Of the
Federal Reserve Board, Mr.. Lawson
declared, ''who goes to the White
House without permission from any
body was "cognizant Of the man
ner in which the leak machinery
operated" l."
Demands Warburg Be Called
Investigate Paul WsrbUrg,' he
shouted. in concluding his testimony.
81 dare you to investigate him.
am loaded with information-loaded.
| tell you. / will bring in some OF
the biggest names in this country,
but there is no bigger name than
Paul Warburg."
Secretary IcAdoo, Mr.. Lawson testi-
fed, is the member Of the Cabinet 20
whom he referred in his testimony last
week as the Cabinet member whom
broker had offered 20 get out of bed a.
1880 o'clock in the morning if any in
formation as TO the Administration
should be needed Pliny Fisk is the
banker who he said made this boast 10
a friend OF his, and Archibald S. White
is the friend to whom Fisk is said 20
have done the talking
J. r. Rathom, editor Of THE Proyi-
dence Journal" Mr. Lawson declared
could give the committee Information
as 10 the leak through Lansing. and
Count Won Bernstorf, in which combs
nation Bernard NJ. Baruch was the
broker
In letter from Mrs. Visconti. read
by Mr.. Lawson. size offered 10 give
names and figures. lie testified she mad
done so in the presence of her atcor-
ney, and declared she was now ready 20
go through with IT,"
Committee Summons All Named
The committee, just before adjourn.
ing, issued subppnas for erybody in
volved, except Secretary McAdoo and
Mr.. Tumulty, who will be asked TO sp-
pear.
In urging the grilling Of Mr.. War
burg and others, Mr. Lawson referred
contemutuously to the manner in whicn
Charles H. Sabin, president OF the
Guaranty Trust Company, had been
permitted 20 avoid giving any informa-
ton.
There has got 20 be a real cross
examination he declared. NO such
proceeding as the testimony OF Nh
Sabip. whose name | gave 70 Speaker
CLARK, and who was allowed to leave
the country
Mr.. Ssbin told the committee that
he had 10 thought Of It's effect on the
stock msrke' IN making rs announce
ment, early in October. IA. G.snAs,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16

ted, would solve many Of the difficulties
which have been hampering the Allied
campaign in the Balkans 1t was point
ed out also that the recent measures Of
the Allies toward Greece are exactly
such a. would have been taken II they
were preparing the way for some coup.
King Constantine, ever since the open
ing of the Gallipoli campaign, has been
one Of the worst thorns in the side Of
the Allies. The Dardsnelles campaign
was wrecked by his refusal TO abide by
the agreement made by Nenizelos, then
Premier, TO strike at Turkey with
Greek army.
Left Serbia TO Her Fate
Later it was he who prevented Greece
living up to her treaty with Serbia and
sending an army to Serbis's assistance
against Germany. His hsmperng Of
the Allied landing forces prevented re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16
Deposing Greek King
Solves Many Problems

Washington, Jan. 15.-No surprise was
shown in Allied diplomatic circles here
tonight Shen The Tribune's dispatch
from Rome telling of the plan 20 de-
pose King Constantine of Greece was
reported to the embassies. The diplo-
mats naturally refused to comment on
the dispatch or to confirm IL, but their
attitude expressed neither ignorance
nor doubt.
The proposed change, II was admit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16
U. s. ASKS AID IN SEARCH
FOR MISSING LIGHT KEEPER

Captain Johsnsen Gone Week Aiter
Sailing from StapletOn
Officials Of the United States Depart
mont Of Lighthouses at st. George,
Staten Island, yesterday asked the pe-
lice to aid in the search for Captain
julius Johsnsen, fifty-three years old,
keeper Of the West Bank light, in the
Lower Bay, who has been missing since
January s.. On that date Johansen. who
had just completed an eight days fur
Tough. set sail for the light from
Ssplcton IN fourteen-foot boat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16
MOOSE REBEL
ATG.O.P. RULE
Wilcox Defeat by Old
Guard Leads Perkins
to Protest

The "old guard" majority in the ex-
ecutive committee Of the Republican
National Committee trundled out the
steam roller yesterday at its meeting
at the Century Club. 1t overrode Will
lam R. Wilcox, its chairman, and
thereby affronted the Progressive ele-
ment.
The result was a new declaration OF
Independence. signed by George W.
Perkins and Everett Colby. They with
drew their acceptance Of invitations to
a dinner given last night at Delmoni-
cos by Mr.. Wilcox in honor of mem
hers of the executive committee. de-
daring that "thc split between the
Republican and Progressive parties
ras as wide as ever before
Adams's Election Starts Row
The trouble started with the cleo
ton Of John T. Adams, national COM
mitteeman from Iowa and member
Of the executive committee, as vice
chairman Of the national committee, al
the meeting Of the executive committee
Chairman Nillco,., 4. T. Hert. of Ken
tucxv. AID one Or Two other members
bad strongly opposed the election Of
Adams. and argued for delay until a
meeting Of the wnol5 national com
mittee.
LED oy James A. Hemenway, Of
Ind~na, the majority dyed-in- -the-wool
members sensed a plan of the Wilcox
faction 20 elect Mr.. Hert TO the place
at a later meeting # possible. IT was
said. and sprung Mr.. Adams 5 candl
dacy az the eleventh hour aad pusned
him through. The Hemenway fol-
lowers objected TO Hert as being too
close to Frank H. Hitchcock, a member
OF the campaign advisory committee
end the alleged sponsor for Cnsrles T.
Hughes's candidacy at Chicago.
Then the majority forced through
rule that no bills of the National Com
mittee should be paid until they had
been approved by the new vice-chsir-
man and the treasurer, who is Cor
nelius ~ Bliss.
meeting that he had invited Mr.. Per
kins and other Progressive members OF
the campaign advisory committee 20 at
tend his dinner last night, and hoped
10 discuss with them at that time the
proposition of continuing them on the
campaign committee in an advisory ca
paclty.
MIR. Perkins's Statement
The statement declining the invita-
tion follows:
AT 7 O'Clock last night we withdrew
our acceptances TO Mr.. WillcoXs dinner
"a the Republican Executive and Cam
naign committees. We did this because
of The several actions taken this after
noon bv the Executive Committee over
the protest Of Chairman Wilcox and
other members Of the committee.
"It is too late' this evening to cover
the matter properly in statement We
will do this tomorrow --.....-
"RrieAv. the action of the executive
committee was a deliberate and wilfull
Election upon Chairman Wilcox and
Inn m x
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16
NEW RAPID FIRER
GHS12POUNDS
Capable of 400 Shots a
Minute, Say Inventors
in Court Action

The existence OF a new army rife.
which, it is said. for combination Of
weight and magazine capacity, makes
il perhaps the desdliest weapon ever in
vented for war use, came TO light yes
terday. 1t is virtually machine gun
which can be carried with ease by any
soldier. II weighs onry twelve and
half pounds and is reported to be capa
Bile Of firing 400 shots a minute.
The new rife is the invention of Paul
Breinholt Weden and William Marshall,
Of Toronto. The secrecy was lifted in
a fight in the Supreme Court. A inan-
cial hacker of Weden and Marshall
sought 10 enjoin them from disposing
Of their invention to a foreign govern
ment No foreign power was named,
but it is believed that the Allies have
been negotiating.
The inventors denied that they had
sold the rife to any power, but said
that arrangements had been closed with
the Westinghouse company for manu-
featuring on a royalty basis for them.
Officers Show Interest
General staff officers in Washington
and ordnance experts on Governors
Island last night expressed profound
interest, saying that an automatic rifle
so light and firing so fast would De
of greater value than any heretofore
known.
The present army rife weighs about
eight and a half pounds and carries
six cartridges. The Lewis rife. now
used by Great Britain. weighs between
twenty-five and twenty-nine pounds and
fires about 500 rounds minute. The
army officers agreed that the Weden
and Marshall rife, if it proves 10 be
what is claimed for IT. would be much
more efficient than the Lewis gun.
at is not only possible. but very
likely. that such gun has been per
fected." said we'll known ordnance
officer stationed in New York. Ever
since the war started all the ordnance
inventors Of the world have been work
ing night and day 10 make light army
rifle with big magazine capacity. The
Lewis rife is an admirable piece, but
too heavy.
Called More Deadly
II venture 10 say that an infantry
man armed with this new rife can do
twice as deadly work as his comrade
armed with 29-pound rifle shooting
500 bullets a minute. There IS only
enc thing that makes me skepticl. To
fire 400 shots a minute a rife would
have TO be srtifcially cooled. and
doubt il arr artihcially cooled piece
could be made so light"
Although George j. Gillespie. counsel
for the inventors, insisted that ord
nance experts of the United States
army had tested and recommended the
Weden and Marshall rife. all knowl-
edge Of the new infantry piece was de-
MED by officeIs. both. in Washington
and this city. who would be most likely
TO be called on to examine such an in
yention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16
Gibboney Denies Charge;
Is Ready to Testify

Pittsburgh. Jan. l5.-Stuart q. Glib
honey. named by Thomas W. Lawson
in the investigation al Washington, is
in Pittsburgh. appearing as counsel
before the United States Court.
"I never knew a thing about the
Presidents note until It appeared in
the newspapers" he said tonight. "I
never bough, or sold share OF stock
Continued on page >, columS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16

AUGUSTA. CHARLESTON. SUMNER
VILE. SAVANNAH. FLORIDA. CtBA-f
Trsins Daily. Atlantic Coast Line lls> b y.
-Adft
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16
Called More Deadly

DR. BRUsH's kuMN>S. rNot a m'dicin.
but a nsst heaithful drink -AdFL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16
WEATH II f R

o,,resst to-day. Tomorrow, fair,
Not much change in temper
ature. Fresh north winds.
ruu Report on Page ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16

Continued on page :, colums 6
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16
Austria Fares Even Worse

me conditions for Austria Hun
& are even more difficult It's dis
,ss,.naio,erment 10 satisfy the passion for
orlai aggrandizement Of Russia,
'"ntinued ON page 4, column :
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-01-16
Secretary Lanes Explanation

Continued on page :, column 5
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-20
SELF-DENIAL CLUB.

The Self-Denial Club held it's weekly
meeting Tuesday afternoon, April 18th
at the home of Mrs. Heilicher, 1919
James avenue north. The enthusiasm of
the members for self-denial was inspir-
ing. With each contribution, as it was
joyfully dropped in the box, went the
good will and good wishes of the contri-
butor for her stricken people in Europe.
The box contained $26, enough to buy
371 pounds of bread, which with water,
will sustain 371 lives for a day.
The following resolution was adopted:
1--WE resolve to make sacrifice to
give not only as much as we can spare,
but as much as the hungry and home
less need"
The next meeting will be open to the
public All chain members and all Jew
ish women not members, are invited to
attend. The question before the meet
ing will be, "What is our duty as Jewish
women in this time Of stress" Mrs.
Maurice Wolff, Rabbi Deinard and Rabbi
Matt will speak.
The meeting will be held Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock, April "a at Kenne-
seth Israel Synagogue on Lyndale and
Sixth avenue north. All are urged to
come. No collections.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-20
MEMORIAL TO PRESENT DRAMATIC
ENTERTAINMENTS.

The Menorah Society Of the University
of Minnesota, will present dramatic en-
tertainment on Wednesday evening, May
9, 1917, at the Studio Rental Hall. Its
principal purpose is to stimulate interest
in Jewish drama, which has been very
much neglected in the Northwest. Two
plays will be presented, "Smouldering
Fires" by L. L. Schwartz and "The
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-20
April 20, 1917.

the vestry rooms of the Adath Yeshurun
Synagogue on Tuesday evening, April
oath. The Japanese dance, to be given
by the society on Tuesday evening, May
22nd, at the Ampliora club rooms, will be
further discussed and the various COM
mittees appointed.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-20

They will furnish part Of the comedy
in the Ampliora second annual vaude
vile show to be given Sunday evening,
April 22nd, at the new Ampliora Club
rooms, 1213-15-17 Hennepin avenue. In
black face sketch entitled jackson
Lee" Mr.. Sherman will take the role of
Jackson Lee and Mr.. Hirschfield, of An
Mabel Lee. AS end men in the Irish
minstrel act they will take the parts of
Patty and Michael Fogerty Dancing
will follow the show.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-13
WEDNESDAY EVENING. JUUE IS
I oelieUe the FIRST test Of truly
great man is his neutrality-suspicious..
WEST SHORE ANNEXATION

TIME leaders OF the west Snore
Firemen's Union are men Of
vision. That has been demon
strated almost from the day the
union was organized. 1t is illustrated
anew by the movement to bring
Wormleysburg, Camp Hill and Le-
moyne into Harrisburg. Some years
ago there was talk of this and a bill
was presented in the Legislature CIV
ing permission for cities to annex
territory in adjoining counties, but it
failed of passage. The Union now
comes forward to press for this
merging of the suburbs with the city
proper.
The leaders who urge this under
stand that Harrisburg should en-
brace all territory Immediately ad-
jacent Pittsburgh and Allegheny
are points for comparison. The
Bethlehems are about to join forces
, under a recent act of Assembly.
The logical thing for adjoining
communities to do is to come under
one municipal government. Concen-
tration of authority makes for eff1c-
iency and economy. Big cities are
served better and more cheaply than
small towns. The larger the city the
more 1t is able to do for it's people in
the way of parks, fire protection, po-
lice, lights, schools and all those
other things that the modern munich
pality is called upon to provide in
some measure for its residents.
Some day Harrisburg will extend
south as far at least as the lower
end of Highspire, taking in Steelton;
east to Rutherford, and annexing as
we'll Penbrook and Progress, and
north as far as the mountains. It's
growth west should not be bounded
by the river Hundreds of men and
women who work in Harrisburg re-
side along the West Shore in one or
another of the thriving suburbs that
have grown up there. These places
should be a part of the city, and
eventually will be.
No harm and much good can come
from such movements as that start
ed by the West Shore Firemen's
Union.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-06-13
The Ship of State

Thou. too, sail on, o Ship of State..
Sail on, o Union. strong and great!
Humanity with all it's fears,
With all the hopes of future years,
Is hanging breathless on thy fate!
We know what Master laid thy keel.
What Workmen wrought thy ribs of
steel,
Who made each mast. and sail, and
rope,
What anvils rang, what hammers
beat,
In what a forge and what heat
Were shaped the anchors of thy
Fear not each sudden sound and
shock,
Tis of the wave and not the rock;
'Tis but the tapping of the sail,
And not a rent made by the galel
In spite of rock and tempest's roar.
In spite of false lights on the shore.
Sail on. nor fear to breast the sea!
Our hearts. our hopes. are all with
thee;
Our hearts, our hopes. our prayers,
our tears,
Our faith triumphant Ger our fears.
Are all with three-are all with theei
-Longfellow,. in The Building of
the Ship"