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New-York tribune., 1919-04-15
State Prison Inquiry
Is to Follow Naming
Of T1co Ne,v Wardens

ALBANY, April 14.-With the ap-
pointment to-day Of Edward S. Brophy,
of Portchester, as Warden of Sing Sing
Prison to succeed William S. Mover.
and of Colonel Edgar r. Jennings, Of the
9th Division, as Warden of Auburn
Prison, the investigation of the pris-
ons of the state will begin in earnest.
Governor Smith, at the beginning
Of his term, announced that he in.
tended to have a thorough invcstiga-
tlon OF the state prisons following re-
ports of inhuman treatment Of con-
victs and trafficking in drugs and
liquor, particularly at Sing Sing.
After Charles f. Rattigan was
named as superintendent Of Prisons
the following committee was chosen
TO conduct the inquiry under his su-
pervision; Adolph Lewisohn, Mrs. Helen
Hartly Jenkins, John S. Kennedy,
Bishop David II. Greer, eli of New
York, and Adelbert Moot, oa' Juffalo.
The committee has just organized, with
MIR. Lewisohn as chairman, and will
begin work Immediately.
Although Warden Moycr resigned,
he did so only after it was known that
he vas slated to go. The appointment
OF. his successor, Mr.. Brophy, who is
close friend Of Michael d. Walsh,
State Tax Commissioner and Demo
cratic leader of Westchcstcr County.
follows period of political wire pull
ing.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15

stands in solitary state a LOUIS XVI
cylinder desk, q magnificent example
OF French eighteenth century furniture,
bearing the royal arms OF France. This
was presented to the mdseum by
Jacques Seligmann. Of Paris. "in mem
ory OF j. P. Morgan and as souvenir
OF the neip which the Americans have
given to France during the war
Another recent accession is Chinese
votlve stolc tablet Of the Wei period
decorated or both sides The front has
in tfe centre IN full relief the Buddha
Sake NUM- in tne attitude of cxpound-
ing the law, with the Bodhisattvas on
either side, all three standing on a
lotus flower. On the reverse side is a
Buddhistic scene inciSed in stone. with
an inscription which says: "Under
the great Wei Dynasty, on the fifth
day of the third month. in the third
year of Yung Hsi" A. D. 534l. The
stone, which is sixty-one inches high.
is said to come from Hwayn, in Shensi,
near the border of Honan.
There will be placed on exhibition
IN the near future collection of ancient
firearms. the gift of the late Charles
M. Schott, jr.. containing more than
hu1dred objects and mainly consist
ing OF series of pistols of rare models
and aamirable workmanship. dating
from 1850 to 1920 A rare Jewish
amulet of the Roman period has been
recently acquired by the museum. and
now is shown in the classical wing with
the Roman glass. As gifts from Morti-
mer i. Schif and Felix NJ. Varburg
the museum has been fortunate in add.
ing to the print collection two little
groups Of unusually important Rcnais.
sancc prints, among which are Mocct
to's Judith With the Head Of Holo.
fcrnes' and Lucas Cranach's very rare
engraving Of the Elector of Saxonv
praying to Saint Bartholomew. Other
important prints acquired by tho mn.
scum are by Schongauer, Giovanni PAT
tista, Tiepolo, Durer and other masters
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15
Seder Feast | urned
Into Victory Fete
For Jewish Troops
Decentralization Opened
by Special Services of
T an k for Victories
Against The Germans

Thousands OF Jewish soldiers and
sailors throughout the United States
began the observance Of Passover last
night in Jewish Welfare Board huts
and centres The "Scder" feast, which
marks the opening Of the cight-day
celebration con'memorating the liberia
tion Of the jewish people from Egyp-
tian bondage, was turned into q feast
to mark the liberation of the world
from Teutonic despotism.
With prominent rabbis officiating
Seder Services we're held in Jewish
Welfare Board buildings in every camp
in the country and at ali Jewish com
be repeated tonight. The Jewish sol
diers have been supplied with Mat
zoths lflat cakes of unleavened bread)
for the eight days of the celebration
To enable Jewish soldiers and sailors
to mark the two Seder nights in the
company of their corelgionists the
War and Navy Departments awarded
two days furloughs to all Jewish men
in service. As consequence the
scores Of thousands of Jewish boys
in the service of Uncle Sam arc en-
joying the holidays in 165 cities where
the Jewish Welfare Board maintains
branches.
Men in debarkaton hospitals and
camps and on shipboard were not over
looked by the Jewish Welfare Board
Tables containing all the ceremonial
holiday foods we're set for hospital
patients and rabbis and Jewish Wei
fare Board workers read the Scdei
services. Arrangements for Scdcf
services on board warships were alsc
carried out.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15

ing French capitalists sent q repre- sent
atvc here with an offer of $1,000, 900
capital toward the contamination Of
the enterprise. The over -sanguine
French agent had no doubt about the
success OF his mission. He gave out
stories TO newspapers that read as
though the papers hNd already been
signed. But the Frcnchman reckoncd
without Mr.. Woolworth. The mcr-
chant wanted no outside capital.
Mr.. Woolworth left two daughters,
Mrs. Helena W. McCann, OF West
tlghticth Street. and Mrs. Jessie W.
Donahuc. Of 6 East Eighticth Street.
While they will receive large part
Of the estate, they are already wealthy
in their own right. Another daughter,
Mrs. Edna w. Hutton, died about two
years ago from sutrocation in her
apartment at the Hotel Plaza. She
left a young daughter, who also viii
be we'll provided for.
The sons-in-law of Mr.. Woolworth
will confer, in the course of the week
with the attorneys Of the decedcnt to
determine the next procedure in the
carrying out of his wishes and the
administration of his estate.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15
Edward V. Bro ply
Named Warden of
Sing Sing Prison
Former Police Judge at Port
Chester Appointed TO
Succeed Meyer; Will Be
No Immediate Changes

OSSINING. April Former Judge
Edward V. Brophy. of Port Chester,
we'll known in Westchester County
politics, was appointed warden of Sing
Sing this afternoon by superintendent
of Prisons Charles F. Rattigan. Mr..
Brophy will succeed William II. Meyer,
who leaves tomorrow.
The new warden said he would con-
tinue the Mutual Welfare League for
the time being, at least, and will not
attempt to introduce radical changes.
He is believer in rational prison re-
form. Speaking Of his plans to- day
he said:
II believe prisoners arc human be-
ings and should be treated as such. I
believe in being humane and treating
them fairly so long as they behave.
II prisoner misbehaves, believe in
more stern treatment. have no fads,
but believe prisoners should be per
mitted plenty of athletic exercise"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15
Mrs. Bacon Bequeaths
$I75,OOO to Charity
Harvard, Columbia and Barker.
Memorial Hospital Are
Remembered

The will of Mrs Virginia Purdv
Bacon, patron of art and granddaugh-
ter of the late Commodore Cornelius
Vanderbilt. was filed yesterday in the
Surrogates Court. She died on April
Z
Mrs. Bacon left $4,000 to Harvard
University, $4,000 to the Smithsonian
institution. Washington, and $25, 900 to
columbia University for scholarships.
10 All Souls Church, Baltimore. the
testatriX left $4,000 to be used for
the maintenance of the Clarence Bark
er Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Bacon provided that her in
terest IN the estate of Commodore
Vanderbilt shall go to her nephew
Harold Oakley Barker. of 246 West
End Avenue. Corneia Vanderbilt. of
Biltmore. N. c.. and Florence Twom-
bly,, of 6S4 Fifth Avenue, cousins, re-
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15

OF Music which opened the evening.
was not among the most inspiring of
lnese, nor was the new work on the
programme, Harry Reginald Speerss
ne Island. This work is to poem
by Thomas S. Jones. jr., inspired by
borklnss we'll known painting, but
neither the words of Mr. Jones nor the
music OF Mr.. Speers appeared to add
aahy'hlhg to an understanding of the
9WiSs painters work But w FRANKIE
harIlngs The House and the Road"
10 a dltty by Josephine Preston Pea
BODY, possessed considerable charm and
variation of color, and Howard Brock
ways arrangement OF two Kentucky
mountain ballads, The Nightingale
and Frog Went a a-Courting," went over
most delIghtfully. while Deems Tavlor's
lhe Chambered Nautilus" heard three
years ago at concert by the Schola
Cantorum, is work of real beauty.
mere was one number not of a choral
nature-John Powell's variations and
double fugue and a theme by +. c.
Hahr played by the composer himself.
/ ms was a splendidly constructed piece
OF writing: trifle too long and writ
ten on theme which of itself seemed
OF 10 particular Importance. but be-
cause Of Mr.. Powel's fancy and power
OF coloring, work &C striking interest.
Several of the variations were of un-
usual beauty and rhythmic feeling, and
the double .ugue was built up with
fine effort. Mr.. Powell played it we'll,
despite its difficulties, which were of
no mean order. It is composition
"nlch ought TO catch the fancy Of other
pianists than its composer.
MI Powell later played Daniel Greg
cry Mason's "Tne Whoppoorwill' and
THE Quict Hour" and Edward Mac
Dowell's Hungarian The evening
closed with the singing of five negro
spirituals transcribed for women's
voices by II. T. Burlcieh. CIV.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15

Schunann Club Gives an All.
American Programme al
Aeolian Hall

The Schumann Club, under the dircc-
ton of Percy Rector Stephens, gave
ITS second concert of the Aeason last
night at Aeolian Hall. This orrani
zaton of young women has steadily
developed its ensemble until it now
presents a chorus, small but admirably
trained and composed entirely of fresh
voices. Mr.. Stephens deserves abun-
dant credit for the success of his train
ing and for the programmes he pre-
sents of compositions as a rule little
likely to be heard in concerts of the
larger choral organizations of the city.
Last nights concert was devoted ex-
cluslvcly TO American composers, and
from them Mr. Stephens had cullcd a
number of works which did credit to
their nationality.
Mr.. Stephens's aria, "To the Spirit
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15
Plays and Players

Lew Fields is to arpca, in new
Romeo Harry y. Smith is the author
Of the book and lyrics and Robert Hood
Bowers is the composer.
The cast Of "Through tic Agcs.' a
no~ drama by Guy Bolton and George
Middleton, which is TO be produced early
next month, includes Pedro de- Cordoba
Ralph Kcllard, Jane Cooper, Clara joel
Helen. Chandler, Charles Champion
Carl Anthony, Henry Stephenson, Her
bert Drucc and Leslie Palmer
Arthur Hammcrstcin is preparing ia
produce play by Oscar Hammcrstein
I'd, son Of William Hammcrstcin and
grandson of the impresaro 1t is a
serious drama and is entitled "The
Light"
Marjorie Rambeaus engagement in
"The Fortune Teller" has been ex.
tended to Saturday evening, April 26
"The Woman in Room 49," now at the
Booth Theatre, will succeed Miss Ram
beau at the Republic Theatre begin
ming Monday evening, April 2S
The seventy third annual spring show
by the Hasty Pudding Club of Harvard
will be given two New York perform
ances in the Hotel Astor ballroom or
Saturday, April l9. The name of the
show is "Crowns and Clowns" and it is
the work Of four members of the Junior
class.
Adolph klauber's production OF
"Nightie Night" a farce, had success
full premiere in Wilmington, Del, last
night The cast includes Francis
Byrne, Jessie Busley, lone Bright anc
Malcolm Duncan.
Brigadier General Cornelius Wander
bilt has purchased the entire seating
capacity of the Winter Garden to en-
tertain next Saturday night at a per
Torrance of "Monte Cristo, Jr.," the
old 22d Regiment, New York Engineers
of the National Guard, of which he
formerly was commander.
In accordance with a custom inau
gurated by William A. Brady when he
opened the Playhouse, the theatre will
be closed Good Friday, April 1S. Ac
cordingly an extra matinee Of Forever
After" will be given on Easter Monday
April p.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15
Phyllis Nelson Terry
At Palace This Week

The feature of the Palace programme
this week is the singing of Phyllis
Nelson Terry, the young English act
ress. The appears in a programme of
songs exclusively and sings them
charmlngly. Familiar vaudeville en-
tertainers make up the rest of the bill,
which includes the drolleries of Wal
ter {. kelly in his well-knowa charac-
ter of THE Virginia Judge" Harry
Green and company in comedy by
Aaron Hoffman entitled George Wash
ington Cohen" Bernard Granville.
Yvette Rugel, Una Clayton and John
Regay and the Lorraine Sisters.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15
Miller Not a Candidate
Syracuse Ex-Judge Won't Seek
COvernOrship Nomination

SYRACUSE, April 13.-Former Judge
Nathan L. Miller will not be candi-
date for the Republican nomination
Tor Governor. This is The word his
closest friends have conveyed to Re-
publican leaders here with the request
Lnat t,i, thcy drop the whole campaign.
me leaders have been told that while
JuoRc Miller appreciated the efforts
IN ms behalf he did not feel that he
was 10 situated financially that he
could make the sacrifice. In snitc ~
ms attitude there is tendency here
TO keep the boom going.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15
Miss Marshall to Wed
Returned Naval Officer

Mr. and Mrs. James Clifford Marshall
Of $50 Seventh Avenue, have announced
the engagement OF their daughter, Miss
Margaret Clifford Marshall, to Licutcn-
ant Franklin King, u. s. NJ, son of Mr.
and Mrs Samuel Gcston King, of Bos-
ton. Lieutenant King is Il graduate Of
Harvard, class ~. He recently re-
turned from service in European
waters.
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15

employment experience. ] used to do
this work for the Association of Stock
Exchange Firms. Then | took it over
for Mr.. Bowman's string of hotels. |
speak French. German and some Italian
and can pick out an agitator at sight
Success in this sort Of work lies IN
ones ability to estimate character and
classify type find it fascinating
feel as if have n great big chess
board in front of me and am contin-
ually putting the 2awns where they
belong"
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15

ceive jewelry. The residue of the
estate Is divided between Harold Oak
ley Barker and the children of Mrs.
Alice A. Bacon McVeigh, deceased
sister. Mrs. Adele +. Barker Schmidt,
sister who lives in Germany, was
not mentioned in the will
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15
Prizes Offered to Authors
Writers Of Best Fiction During
1919 TO Be Given AwarJs

The two American authors who pub-
Iish during 1919 what the Society of
Arts and Sciences believes arc the best
two short stories OF the year Will re-
ceiya prizes Of $500 and $3.50 rcspec~
tiYcly "hcn the award is announced
January J. 1920
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15

dorc, Ansonia. Man
haitian. Belmont and
Murray Hill hotels.
She picks every one
from scrubwomen to
managers, and is an
adept at knowing
b o | s h G V ki and
strikers at sight. In
the course of a
month she gives the
"once over" to any
where from 1900 to
1000 men and wo-
men.
"I'm a university
woman said Miss
w Woods. -Four years
-, 49,, v~At., :, Il r. +
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15
Woman Selects Help
For Five Big Hotels
1T Is Just Like Moving Pawns
on Chess Board" SAYS
Miss f.. Nj. Woods

Miss H. NJ. Woods is holding down
n mans and woman's job at the same
time in her capacity of employment
manager for the Biltmorc, Commo-
New-York tribune., 1919-04-15

Lew Fields is to appear in n new
musical play entitled "a Lonely
Romeo Harry Il. Smith is the author
Of the book and lyrics and Robert Hood
Bowers is The composer
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-30

zion held special meeting Monday evening to hear the report of the com
 mittee appointed to conduct carnival.
 This carnival is to be held in Rioux
 hall in October. Morey's six-piece or
 cheStra haa been engaged for the
 dancing from to F. Special reduc-
 tion prices on both hall and orchestra
 were given. which was very encourag-
 ing, and showed that the people of the
 town are with the boys in this drive
 The carnival has a twofold purpose
 te raise money to equip club room
 which the local post is to maintain for all eX-service men, also to increase the membership, which has already tripled it's numbers since plans for the carni-
 val originated. Fifty-four men are mem berShlp two weeks ago. -Griswold post hopes to go oyer the top in it's part of the present nation wide drive of the American Legion for. one mil lion members. The post has engaged James P. Condon of the Victory Mardf Gras company to conduct the carnival for them. He is an ex-service man and has had wide experience in the management of such carnfvals. The members of the post have pledged their support for conduct of the car niva1, and the post feels sure that the townspeople will give them the neces- sary assistance. The post will seek the aid of the members of local girls clubs for assistance in disposing of tickets which will entitle the holder to admission and free dancing for the three nights. The post will hold meeting next Monday night to discuss in detail complete plans for the carni- val. Mir. Condon and his publicity agent will arrive in town this week and take entire charge of the adver- tfsing- Each member of the post has pledged to sell at least ten tickets.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-30
COLUMBIA

East Central Pomona grange will hold an all day session at Columbia Grange hall. Wednesday, October Sth. The session in the morning will be in the fifth degree, to be followed by luncheon. In the afternoon the grange will open in the fourth degree, and am interesting programme on Education, will be furnished by the lecturers. School Superintendent w. H.. Bliss will be one of the speakers.
 Randall, motored to Mfddletown last Tuesday, where Randall Porter re- rnained to continue his studies at Wesleyan university during the com ing year
 The first carload of grain purchas- ed by the Columbia Cooperative so- ciety arrived at Chestnut Hill. Sat urday, the 2oth. and was all delivered to the patrons by the following Mon day at noon- George H. Champlin, the manager had charge of the deliV- cry of the grain which was paid for immediately. and is estimated to have saved the farmers S100 on the ship Elent. Another carload will be order ed soon.
 When H. W. Porter went to his ice house to get a supply for his store Wednesday, he found it occupied by an enraged swarm of bees. which had been robbed of their honey by parties unknown. It was two days before they quieted down sufficiently so that Mir. Porter could get any ice.
 Miss Susan Clapp, a teacher and
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-30

they will be ready to be used in refer ence work.
 Mrs. Hanna Curran died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter New Haven. She was the widow of Patrick Curran and for many years had been a resident of this city. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Nellie Green and Mrs; Annie Boucher of New Haven. Mrs. Josephine Corco- ran of this city, and Miss Mary Cur raa Of Norwich The body will arrive in this city this CTuesday afternoon over the air line for burial in St
 Joseph's cemetery,
 Commencing tomorrow (Wednes-
 day) all mail handled at the local
 postefice must be weighed and l counted. Postmaster John O'Reurke recently received a notification from J. c. Rooms, first assistant U. s. post office department at Washington, to the effect that all parcels sent through the local post office be weighed and counted from Oct to 15 inclusive. Aside from this information the de- partment includes form of questions central offiSes keep in touch with the work done by the offices throughout the country
 Chief of Police Daniel kiIlourey has announced the October beats of the officers as follows: Officer Enander, Sodom; Officer Leahy, Jackson street: Officer Mclean. upper Main street; Officer Grady. center Main street; Officer Pau1hus: trac duty.
 William Cummings, carrier on R. F. D, No. 1. left Monday on his fifteen days vacation. While he is away Hezekiah K. Harris will deliver the mail on the route.
 Five more hunting licenses have been issued by Town Clerk Frank P. Fenton as follows: Tyler E. Winches- ter. Joseph Pano ohm A. Luton and Arthur c. Bazinet of this city and Herbert H. Card of South Windham-
 George E. Hinman moved into his new home on Summit street Monday
 Rev W. s. Beard, who recently spoke at the Congregational church in connection with Pilgrim Memorial Day was a visitor in this city Monday, leaving for Hartford in the evening.
 Dr. Michael D. Riordan of this city and Miss Marjorie Tobin of Water bury were married Monday morning at the Immaculate Conception church, Waterbury by the Rev. Hugh Trea nor.
 Joseph Fronckiewicz, of Hartford, and Miss Lena Mech of South Coven- try were married Monday morning at I St. Mary's church there by the pas tor. Rev J, A. McGuiQness- Joseph Roilen of Hartford was best man and Miss Fannie Kocen of Newark. N. J., 1 was bridesmaid. MT. and Mrs. Franc- kiewicz will make their home in Hart | ford
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-30
HEBRON

Mrs. L. w Robinson entertained over the week end MT, and Mrs. Fl >dred, of Hartford.
 MT. and Mrs. James, Martin. of East Hartford, were guests for the week end of Mrs Martins parents, Mir, and Mrs. G. A. Little.
 1 Miss Clarrisa7 Lord, who is attending school at the Free Acad erly, Norwich, was home for the week end.
 Miss Marjorie Hough. who attends . high school in Hartford, was home over the week end.
 Rev. E. P. Aver of Mansfield preach ed in the Congregational church Sun day morning, speaking in behalf of the Pilgrim Memorial Fund.
 i Mrs. Elizabeth Cummings, of East Berlin, was home over the week end. u At the morning service in the Con gregational. church Sunday, Mrs. Fl dred of Hartford, sand a. solo which was highly appreciated by the audi ence.
 As Thursday was a perfect day. the school fair and field day was well att tended and the exhibits in the town hall were very fine, the booths being attractiveiy: arranged. Many children received prizes on their work. 2
 The supper given Thursday even- ing was well patronized and a good sum realized ., E-.4..s-l ss.-5.r..s5
 There is to be meeting of the l.. A. s. in. the chapel Wednesday aft ernoon. ....-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-30

terbury, came with a high power car for visit. The road on the hill was so bad that the machinery of the car was broken in making the ascent garage in Willimantic was called upon for assistance. and sent a truck which took the damaged car, with it's passengers, to Willin1antic. the people returning to their homes by train. The residents of this section have been ac- tive in raising funds for the improve ment of the road and have collected from entertainments about s6e0 for this purpose A clause has been put into the warning to be acted upon at the next town meeting asking the town to appropriate $1208 for the improve ment of this road. providing an addi-. tional $500 is contributed by private subscription. The West Street resi- dents would be very glad to comply with the condition providing the ap- propriation of $1200 is granted. This road over the hill is. direct route between Hebron and Eovenry, and it's improvement would be a great benefit to thfs- section of the town,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-30
Norwich Bulletin, WiIIinsntic Of- fee. 23 Church St. Teiephone f05.

What Is Going On Tonight.
 Company B. Third Regiment. C. S. rG- drills at the state armory 'on Pleasant street