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THE BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE. NEW YORK, SATURDAY. JANUARY 9, 1915. MONEY TO LOAN Improved Business or Residence Property Owners or Broiters apply direct to LAWYERS MORTGAGE CO. RICHARD) M.

HURD, Prosident Capital Surplus, $8,750,000 184, Liberty Montague N. Y. Bklyn. WILSON'S SPEECH STIRS POLITICAL TALK His Friends Divided as to Whether It Was a Hint of His Running Again. SAID "AMERICANS WILL JUDGE" President Is on His Way Back to Washington--Due There at 4:40 P.M.

Pittsburg, January 9 (on board President Wilson's train)-President Wilson was on his way back to Washington today after making his first purely political speech since he assumed the Presidenoy. He will arrive at the capital at 4:40 o'clock this afternoon. Gossip was rife among the Presldent's friends over the meaning back of his statement in his Indianapolis speech that "there may come a time when the American people will have to judge whether I know what I am talking about or not." Some of his friends insisted that the President was merely referring to the fact that future, generations will judge his actions, and that he did not intend to convey the impression, which was gained by the crowd, that he might be a candidate again for the Presidency. Others of his friends pointed out that he evidently realized, because of the cheering, the construction that had been placed on his words, and yet he did not correct the impression beyond saying, "I didn't intend to start anything then." The President is returning to Washington fully prepared to push his Government ship purchase bill. He served notice in his speech yesterday that he will do everything possible to overcome opposition to the bill.

Mr. Wilson will seek to send to the Senate the nominations of the Trade Commission members as soon as possible after his return. SPHINX CLUB TO FEAST Will Give an "American Dinner" Next Tuesday Evening. The Sphinx Club, the oldest organization of advertising men and advertisers in the world, will hold a January dinner at the Waldorf next Tuesday evening. This dinner, as appropriate for the new year, is to be devoted to the exploitation of articles and the slogan, "Made in U.

S. The dinner itself will be distinctly American in character--and some new delicacies are promised. There will be four speakers who will deal with variations of the subject: John H. Fahey, president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States; Joseph Hartigan, Commissioner of Weights and Measures of New York City: Isaac F. Marcosson, writer on business economics, and Robert A.

Holmes. OBITUARY The Rev. Willard P. Ferguson. Word comes from Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands, today, of the death, from appendicitis, of the Rev.

W. P. Ferguson, who left Brooklyn about two years ago to take a professorship in Honolulu. Mr. Ferguson had a number of torates on Long Island, among them at Patchogue, Richmond Hill and Floral Park.

His last work in Brooklyn was as supply for the Lewis Avenue Congregational Church, Lewis avenue and Madison street, in the interim between the resignation of the Rev. Dr. Robert J. Kent and the calling of the Rev. Frank I.

Hascom, the present pastor. Mr. Ferguson was also interested in the establishment of the Congregational church at Rugby, Flatbush, where he preached for some months. He was also mentioned for the pastorate of the Lewis Avenue Church. Mr.

Ferguson was best known as principal of the Collegiate Institute at Hackettstown, N. a Methodist institution. While principal of that institute he left the Methodist ministry and it is understood went Into business in the West. He later joined the Co Congregationalists. He was a preacher much force and attracted large audiences.

In the news of his death as it comes from Honolulu it is stated that his body was cremated and that the ashes are on the way to Brooklyn, He is survived by four daughters and one son. Robert McCrodden. Robert McCrodden of Avenue and East Ninety-third street, Canarsie, died on Thursday, at the home of his son, John Wesley McCrodden. He was horn in Ireland 81 years ago, and at age of 20 came to America and settled in Canarsie with his parents, who bought a small farm their place among the leading pioneers of the village. After the death of has parents Mr.

McCroddin, who had married, continued to make his home upon the paternal acres continuously for sixty years. He was one of the founders of the Grace Methodist Protestant Church, East Ninetysecond street and Church Lane, Canarsie, had always been active in church work, and was held in high esteem by the entire community. His funeral services will held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, in the Grace Methodist Protestant Church, conducted by Thee Rev. Clifford Kidd, the pastor. interment will be in Canarsie Cemetery.

Mr. McCrodden is survived by a widow, Eliza: two daughters, Mrs. George Johnson and Mrs. Chester Mann; four sons, Henry, Charles and John, and one brother, Charles. L.

William Schmarack. L. William Schmarack, who December 31, in his forty-seventh year, was in the foundry business and gained local fame when he built the bronze tablet in memory of the Slocum disaster which happened in June, 1904. Mr. Schmarack was a resident of Wallingford, Conn, nineteen years ago, and just before his death was working on a bronze tablet in Reading, Pa.

He had just completed the contract and came home to Brooklyn for the holidays and died here at his residence, 3917 Fifth avenue, after an Illness of only four days. He was LL member of the Compass Masonic Lodge of Meriden, and also a member of the Foresters of Brooklyn. Mr. Schmarack ts survived by a widow. Funeral services were held at his late a home on January a 2, and the Interment was in Greenwood Ceme- tery.

Mrs. Mary Ann. Powers. Mrs. Mary Ann Powers, 88 years old, the oldest member of the South Bushwick Reformed Church, long a member of the Ladies Auxillary of the Bushwick Hospital, who herself broke the ground for the new Bushwick Hospital at Howard and Putnam avenues, died yesterday In that Institution as the result of burns sustained in a fire on December 30 at her rest- Mrs.

Mary Ann Powers. Decatur street. She had downstairs where a fire had acstarted und her clothes dence, 585 gone cidentally caught ablaze, resulting in the injuries from which she died. Mrs. Powers was al resident of the Twenty-fifth Ward nearly all her lifetime, and had a large circle of friends there.

She was an earnest worker in church and charitable organizations. Her late husband, James Gilmore Powers, was Alderman of the Twenty-fifth Ward about thirty-five years ago, also a veteran of the Mexican War. She is survived by one sister, two daughters and two sons, thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Her funeral services will be held at 8 o'clock tonight, and the interment will be tomorrow in Greenwood Cemetery. Dr.

Walter De Witt Boggs. Walter De Witt Boggs, A.B., M.D., died at his home in Altadena, on Tuesday, after a long and painful Illness. He was born in Brooklyn on October 26, 1882, attended the Polytechnic Preparatory School and Brooklyn Latin School; was graduated from Yale University In 1904, from Jamaica Normal School in 1906, and in 1910 from the Long Island Medical College, where he made for himself a splendid record. Owing to illhealth Dr. Boggs went to California in October, 1910, and in Pasadena, where he practiced his profession, he wag highly as a physician and surgeon.

Surviving him are his widow, Myrtle E. Heinecke of Los Angeles, his parents, Walter D. C. Boggs and Mary E. Ingram, and two sisters, Grace J.

Boggs and Mrs. Walter King Van Olinda, all of Brooklyn. The interment took place today in Altadena. John Denison Champlin. John Denison Champlin, 80 years old, a well known author, editor and historian, died yesterday from heart disease at his home, 201 West Seventy-eighth streat, Manhattan He was born in Stonington, and was a member of an old New England family.

Mr. Champlin graduated from Yale University in 1856, and was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1859. He began to do literary work in 1862, and became associate editor of the Bridgeport Evening Standard in 1864 4 and the following year founded the Litchfield Sentinel. He moved to New York City In 1869 and had lived here since, being engaged in literary and editorial work. He was a member of the Authors, Barnard, Century and National Arts Clubs.

He is survived by his widow Franka and one son, John D. Champlin Jr. Thomas T. Thompson. Thomas T.

Thompson of Bergen street died suddenly at Chicago, on Thursday. He was on a business trip to Chicago. For forty years he was a color mixer with the Robert Graves Wall Paper Company in this city. He was a member the Holy Name Society of St. Teresa's R.

C. Church. For many years he was a member of Virginia Council, of the Royal Arcanum. Mr. Thompson is survived by a widow, Mary; a daughter, Margaret, and four sons, Joseph, William, George and Edwin.

Funeral services will be held at the Bergen street home on Tuesday morning with a requiem mass at St. Teresa's Church, Classon avenue and St. John's place. The interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs.

Sarah B. Wilson. Mrs. Sarah B. Wilson, 94 years old, died yesterday at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.

Thomas R. French, 150 Joralemon street. She was the widow of John A. Wilson. Her funeral services and interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Dr. MAX WENDEL, 40 years old, a veterlnary surgeon well known in Queens and forconnected with the old Board of Health of the Town of Jamaica, died yesterday from carcinoma of the throat, at his home, 2087 Metropolitan aV. He is survived by his widow. Gertrude Gebhard: a brother, Dr. George Wendel; and two sisters, Mrs.

Herman Kramer and Mrs. Frederick Weis. avenue, was for twenty-five years a brewer for the late Joseph Eppig and widely known the Eastern District, where he had lived for forty-five years, He was born in Nerscheidt, Prussia, and was an old member of St. Barbara's R. C.

Church. He is survived by his widow, Anna Taffner: a son, Henry, chief engineer of the Eppig Brewery for years; a daughter, Mary, and two grandchildren. JOSEPH FRANZ DECKER. 74 years old, died his yesterday at his home. will 206 be Lincoln held place, where funeral services on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with interment at convenience of the family.

JACOB HAMMES, 75 years old, who died on Thursday, from a complication of eases, at his son's home, 1333 Jefferson JOHN WILSHEAR, 65 years old, died yesterday, after short illness, at his home, 448 be held tomorrow afternoon nt 4 o'clock. Washington or avenue, where funeral services will WALTER T. DAVIS, 83 years old, died at Boston, on Thursday. He WAS formerly Brooklynite, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.

Arthur Christian. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the chapel in Evergreens Cemetery, Elizabeth, N. J. MINOT C. KELLOGG, 80 years old, died yesterday at Mount Vernon, N.

after a short Illness. He was born in New Canaan, and was president of Patterson Brothers, on Park Row. Manhattan; vice president. of the Eastchester Savings Bank, and a director ot Mount Vernon Trust Company. He was president of the board of trustees of the First Methodist Church at Mount Vernon, and prominent in Methodist Church work.

Mrs. JENNIE TIETJEN, 32 years old, wife of John Tietjen, died yesterday, from pneumonia, at her home, 134 Beadel street. Greenpoint. She was born in Brooklyn, and WAg a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church. Mrs.

MARY FROST. 50 years old, wife of Nicholas Frost, died yesterday, from A complication of diseases. at her home. 1080 Pacific street. She was born in Donegal, Ireland, had lived in Brooklyn since childhood, and was an old member of Nativity R.

0. Church. EDWARD F. WEBER, 46 years old, who had been living in this borough for the last two months. died on Thursday at his residence, 142 McDonough street, after a short illness.

He was born in New York City In 1869, and was in business as a lumber man in Manhattan. He is survived by a widow, Anna, and one daughter, Edna. Funeral services will be held this evening, with interment tomorrow in Greenwood Cemetery, CIVIL SERVICE MEN READY TO GET OUT Not Necessary for Governor to Resort to Legislation Against Board. NEU WILLING TO VACATE. Commission Wants to First Complete Its Investigation of New York Body.

(Special to The Eagle'.) Albany, January 9 -It will not necessary for Governor Whitman resort to "ripper" legislation or preferment of "charges" against any of the present members of the State Civil Service Commission, in order get scontrol of that body. All the three members, Jacob Neu of Brooklyn and Dr. Meyer Wolff of Manhattan, both Democrats, as well as James A. Lavery, of Poughkeepsie, the publican Commisisoner, stand ready resign their places at the Governor's convenience, as soon after they have settled up their official affairs as sible. This is the word in official circles here today.

It was announced week that Mr. Lavery, the single O. P. member of the Commission, already signified his willingness to sign if the new Republican State ministration desired his retirement. Mr.

Lavery sent authoritative word this direct to Governor Whitman. Jacob Neu, the chairman, and Wolff, the other two members, it stated authoritatively today, bad determined that they would be willing to "vacate peaceably" if Mr. Whitman should ask for their resignations. Whitman has not taken such action yet, and whether he will do go in near future is not known, although ig anticipated that he will within next three months. The Democratic members of Commission, according to the statements of their friends, place only condition on their "peaceable" retirement-that they be permitted first complete the work they have already tion under way.

New especially their investigaof the York Municipal Civil Service Commission. It bas been pointed out by them that this inquiry should be completed and a thorough report upon it made by the present Commission before the members retire. If Governor Whitman is desirous of showing immediate action along the line of changing the political complexion of this body the two Demtheocratic members will hand him their resignations at once with the condition that they take effect on some reasonably near date only sufficiently distant to permit the winding up of present investigation of the municipal Civil Service Commission and the submission of a detailed report concerning it. least this is the word official Albany has heard and it is ing credited generally ag the true status of the situation. Governor Whitman and the Republican legislative leaders have been ready to move against the State Civil Service Commission in rather violent manner, but news of the apparent termination of the two Democratic members of the body to offer no sistance to the usurpation of their places may change present plans.

publican leaders generally throughout the State have been feeling very gry against the Commission, especially in view of some of the recent discoveries of its more particularly action in placing under competitive classification a score or more of good jobs in the Automobile Bureau of Secretary of State's Department. This brought to a head the G. O. P. leaders' already half formed decision to oust the present Commissioners and it had been expected that the legislature would not be long in session before some kind of a drive at the body made.

However, news that the Democratic members are willing to tender resignations if the Governor asks them may moderate the ardor of Republicans and lead to a more merciful adjustment of affairs. That Governor Whitman has already made a diplomatic request the Democratio members that they sign is causing considerable surprise among some Republicans, and it considered probable that following the receipt of today's news that the Democrats are ready to abdicate peaceably, Mr. Whitman will be importuned make such a request immediately. NEW YORK SYMPHONY. Programme Filled With Emotion.

Josef Hoffman in a Chopin Concerto. "It was an afternoon of musical en emotions yesterday, at the concert of the New Symphony Society, in Aeolian Hall. There were Tschaikowsky's "Fourth Symphony," with its tramp of the feet of Fate running through it, the "Daphnis and Chloe," by Ravel, with its emotional loss to Daphnis of the beautiful Chloe, and the despair and the bringing together of the lovers, and finally, the enchanting "Swan of Tuonela," by Sibelius; Tuonela being the Hades of Finnish mythology. Josef Hofmann played with vigor in certain parts of Chopin's "Concerto in Minor," certainly played with a wonderfully caressing touch in the second movement. The notes, in other places, were like those of a silver, leaping fountain, vibrating as few pianists are able ton make their notes vibrate; his treatment of this second movement, with all its uplifting melody, was to make it stand out Into such prominence and loveliness that the third movement, "Rando," seemed almost commonplace, though the rhythmic pulse of the and its free spirit, made it independent and interesting.

The minor plaint of the number is beautifully voiced, and the work is full of melody and charm. The pianist was recalled many times. The Tschaikowsky "Symphony" was broadly given by the orchestra; Damrosch had dynamics and subtler forces both at work throughout the composition, and its opulence and inspiration shone out strongly. The "Swan" music, by Ravel, is exquisite and suggestive. The motion of the black water, and the sighs and griefs of the souls, as they pass over it, and the wonderful song of the swan are all brought to mind, through the music.

The concert was an event to ponder over. The programme was brilliant one, full of the romantic, and also the spiritual. The difference between the older musicians, who wrote music, plain and simple, and the composers, who write musical emotions, came out with special emphasis. Mrs. Catherine Maginn.

Mrs. Catherine Maginn, widow of J. V. Maginn, an artist, died on Thursday, after a short illness, at her restdence, 246A Monroe street. She was born in 1854, in Ireland, and came to America forty years ago, living in Brooklyn for the past thirty years.

She was a member of the R. C. Church of Nativity, Classon avenue and Madison street, for thirty years. She is survived by four sons, Martin George John Joseph H. Maginn, and one daughter, Mrs.

May E. Vannote. Her funeral service will be held tomorrow afternoo nat 2:30 o'clock, with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, P.S.C. MEN PROMISE TUBE CHANGES HERE Brooklyn's New Subways to Benefit as Result of Wednesday's Fire. PROBE DELAY IN FIRE ALARM.

Shonts Promises Commission to Eliminate All -Steel Cars From Subway. Following the order of the Public Service Commission yesterday for Its engineers to investigate the feasibility of various suggested improvements in the subways, radical changes in the construction of the new lines in Brooklyn and throughout the city were forecasted today. In the meantime, the varlous Investigations into the fire of Wednesday morning were being continued this morning with but little results. Distriet Attorney Perkins probe was the only one in which witnesses were actually examined. The fact which all the investigators are now bending their energies toward explaining is the failure of the Interborough to send in an alarm of fire until an hour and a quarter after the blaze broke out.

The funeral of the victim of the fire, Miss Ellen O'Grady, was held from the Church of St. Thomas Aquinas in the Bronx today. Of the three hundredodd who were rendered unconscious by the fumes or were otherwise injured, only fourteen remain confined to the hospitals. Following the acceptance by President Shonts of the Commission's order to eliminate all the composite woodand-steel cars from the subway, chief interest centered today in what other changes in subway management would be brought about by the accident. Eight different proposals are now under con- sideration.

Not Too Late to Make Changes 1n New Brooklyn Subways. "Is it too late to make changes in the plans of those lines already under way here?" Assistant Engineer Robert Ridgeway of the Board was asked. "Absolutely no," was the reply. "I believe that any new schemes to 88- cure safety may readily be placed in them. The new tubes, particularly that in Fourth avenue, are much larger than the old original one, and will thus admit of more changing.

As far as that goes, I don't hesitate to say that every necessary change will be made regardless of the cost or the difficulties involved." The most important probable change, which has been suggested by several well-known engineers and is now being taken up by Electrical Engineer Clifton W. Wilder, is the isolation of the main cables by carrying them in a separate chamber, completely cut off from the main tube, so that even if there should be a fire none of the fumes and smoke could reach the passengers in the trains. Mr. Wilder expressed himself today as confident that the scheme would be found to be practical. "Brooklyn's new subway lines will benefit by the fire," said Public Service Commissioner Williams.

"The lessons of the accident will not go for naught. The question of having an entirely separate lighting system, so that even if the power is entirely cut off the tube will not be plunged into darkness, is of prime importance. I believe this will be made possible in the new lines. I understand that the various contractors are willing to co-operate with us in making any change that may be deemed advisable." GETS A DIAMOND RING Ex, Laurus E. Sutton In Orient Chapter, R.

A. M. A good beginning was made in Orient Chapter, R. A. in the Temple, on Friday evening, January 8.

It was the first meeting of the new year, and the high priest, Ex. William E. Salter, opened the convocation on time with all the officers in their stations. The room was crowded more than usual, but all received a hearty greeting. It is the custom in Orient Chapter to cheer up the retiring high priest at the end of the term, and this evening was no exception.

Right Ex. William Bamber made an addres to Ex. Laurus E. Sutton, in which he commended him for the good work which he had done during the past year, and ASsured him that the companions were not unmindful of that fact, and testifiled their appreciation of his services by requesting him to accept a beautiful diamond ring as a token of their esteem and regard. Ex.

Comp. Sutton replied in a graceful manner, saying that it would be a constant reminder of the happiest he had ever spent in Orient Chapter. The work of the evening was the Mark Master, Past Master and Most Excellent Master degrees, for which fifteen candidates were in waiting, thirteen of which put in an appearance, and wero severally conducted through the ceremonies. The Mark Master degree was conferred by the king, Comp. Henry P.

Stevens; the Past Master degree was conferred by the scribe, Comp. Joseph Tibbal, and the Most Excellent Master degree by the high priest, Ex. William R. Salter. Eight new petitions were received, which gives evidence of a very prosperous year for the chapter, which now has about 1,000 members.

At the close of the chapter a collation was served. Among the many present were Right Exs. William H. Sutton, E. Loewenstein, William Bamber and 0.

K. Buckley; Exs. H. Bartow of De Witt Clinton Chapter, Charles E. Brown, Daniel King, Louis R.

Lochhead, A. McL. Rodgers, Lafayette Wingate, L. E. Sutton of Orient.

DIED IN CITY HALL PARK Mrs. Von Schmahl Stricken With Heart Trouble in Manhattan. Mrs. Lydia von Schmahl, 62 years old, of 80 Rockaway avenue, who, it is said, was married some eight years ago, in Brooklyn, to A Baron von Schmahl, died suddenly from heart trouble last night, in City Hall Park, Manhattan. She was returning home from a party in Hoboken, with a friend, Mrs.

Margaret Schroeder, of 774 De Kalb avenue, when she became ill in City Hall Park, and was dead before the arrival of an ambulance. The ambulance surgeon said her death was due to heart trouble. Mrs. von Schmahl was an accomplished singer and pianist. She lived alone at the Rockaway avenue address, and supported herself by giving music lessons.

She has a daughter, who is married to a well known musical director living in Manhattan. Judgments Satisfied. JANUARY 8. Lynch, E. 0.9 rec'r Schapin, 1314---B Schapin ano $69.58 City 1911-M Bernstein ano.

$234.47 Dixon Metal Ceiling Co, 1914-G Dietrich 82,137.83 De La Hoyde, Francke, 1906- Boyd et al $8,152.43 Read Realty Co, 1912-Tisdale Lumber Company $5,634.10 Same, 1912-G A Cooper Mitchell, 1916-City .8387.15 Frank, 1910-T Corrigan $63.25 DIMINISHING RECEIPTS and INCREASING SERVICE Some Pertinent Transportation Figures for the Last Six Months The Brooklyn Rapid Transit System is accused of not keeping up its car service proportionately with the growth of business. The figures for preceding years, which disprove this accusation, we have given to our patrons. The figures for the last six months are now at hand. They show that for the six months ending December 31, 1914, compared with the same period of 1913- The receipts for the entire system fell off nearly $51,000. NeverthelessThe average number of cars operated daily increased by 33; The number of trips increased by Car mileage increased by and We gave by new transfer privileges 4,240,296 additional free rides.

A diminishing business and an increasing service! Nearly every private and public business during the last six months of depression has, with falling off in business, cut down its expenditures. 8: 1 The Brooklyn Rapid Transit System, on the contrary, while suffering with others in the reduction of receipts, has been increasing its expenditures, adding to the facilities furnished the public, extending liberally the length of ride for a nickel and in its operative and constructive work is giving employment to 4,700 more men daily over 17,000 in all. Does this show a hostile or a friendly disposition towards improving transit conditions? The city is now a financial sharer in the business of our elevated lines. It depends on them to earn interest for its own investment. The improvement of these lines is taking money from our surface lines, in which the city has no financial interest.

'Are we, therefore, reducing service on our surface lines (as would be justified) proportionately with the decrease in revenue? Let the figures tell. Omitting the Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad, which we did not control a year ago, the surface lines for the last six months fell off in earnings $135,784. Yet the average number of cars operated increased by 5, the number of trips increased by 12,361, the car mileage increased by 37,467, and we gave 329,433 additional free rides in the shape of transfers. Some persons and newspapers say that our acquisition of the Coney Island and Brooklyn Company has been followed by a reduced service on its lines. What do the figures of the last six months show compared with the figures for the corresponding period under separate management: Sixteen more cars operated daily: 41,574 more trips; and 3,607,186 more free transfers.

These lines of our new acquisition have shown 6.87 per cent. increase in receipts and 8.56 per cent. increase in car service. These are figures which no amount of political and unintelligent declamation can answer. They at least prove that we have the disposition to serve the public, even though, under the conditions which prevail and for which we are not responsible, we are unable to furnish the full relief required.

BROOKLYN RAPID TRANSIT COMPANY January 9, 1915..