New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 13, 1914, Page 1

Lo HERALD BEST OF ALL B $OCAL NEWSPAPERS PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN HERALD NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1914 -TWELVE PAGES. HERALD “ADS" MEAN BETTER BUSINESS ESTABLISHED 1876. b GARRISON TO LEARN FATE OF PARKS - Staretary of War Orders Goncra " Funston to lnvestgate Matter. LIGHT KEEPERS ARE WELCOME Reports From Tampico Stato That Rebels With Reinforcements Are Fighting Fiercely to Eund Seige of Stronghold. ‘Washington, May 13.—With plans for the Mexican mediation conference af Niaga Falls, Ont., next week rapidly maturing, tension of the international conflict was relieved somewhat today by several important developments. Assurances reached the government " i{hat no ammunition had been landed at Mexican ports from German ships, a matter that had been somewhat in doubt since the departure of the Kron- prinzessin Cecilie from Puerto Mexico several days ago. silliman Under Guard. 4 om the French legation in Mex- j¢6°City came positive information that the American vice consul, John R. Sil- Jiman, who had been held prisoner by “Mexican federals at Saltillo, was on his way to Mexico City under guard ta be turned over to the Brazilian jster there who would guarantee his safety until he reached Vera Cruz. *Secretary Garrison has directed Gen- ‘seral Funston at Vera Cruz to ask Gen- ' eral Maas, the Mexican federal com- .. mander, what has become of Samuel Parks, the United States private, who, ‘while supposedly insane, rode through the Mexican lines and has not been heard from since. A like inquiry has n transmitted by Secretary Bryan to General Huerta through the Bra- ‘zilian minister in Mexico City. It L™ 'has been reported that Parks met ™ "death in the Mexican lines. No Official Information. Mr. Garrison said today he had had no official information concerning - Parks’ fate. He said that General Funston had reported unverified stories | flepeated to him concerning the exe- “W'cution of the American private, but . has made no report based upon offi- cial advices, Secretary Garrison said that his fu- ,ture course will depend entirely upon | the nature of the replies to thquiries fmow being made jointly by thé state and war departments. Will Await: Facts. !“There is nothing to be gained by ‘_getflng excited before we know what ‘ the facts are,” the secretary added. General Funston’s official report in &' the Parks case so far has been con- fined to the assertion that the Amer- ican soldier with two horsés disap- fleared through the Mexican federal lines and has not since been heard from. Will Welcome Keepers. | “We should be very glad to have the 'Mexican light keepers return and take charge of the light at Lobos Is- land,” said Secretary Bryan . today, when inquiry was made concerning the latest phase of the situation grow- ing out of the landing of American forces there. 5 Carranza Still Obstinate. A report that the South American envoys tentatively were considering a plan for possible establishment of a form of government to include two administrators to be named by the fed- erals, two by the constitutionalists and ¥ 5 fifth by the mediators, attracted some attention and immediately drew from Carranza's agents the declaration that any such proposal would not be ac- ceptable to their chief. Roberto Pasqueirs, Carranza’s confldential representative, asserted: “We have beaten Huerta at every turn, and why should we yjeld our advantage when we have thef re- forms for which we strive almost with- in our grasp? This has been a fight of 100 years for reform, and we will not be content to have those years of fighting wasted.” No Co-operative Basis. * Other constitutionalists asserted there was no basis on which Huertistas and the rebels could co-operate in a provisional government. ‘While reports of the mediators’ ten- tative program attracted primary at- tention, yet the result of ‘the Lobos incident. was sland “occupation’ awaited with considerable Rear Admiral ' Badger's that “no occupation sense has occurred” interest. declaration in a military assured the ad- ministration officials of the trend' of what happened at the east coast light ‘< house station. There was, however, u disposition in some quarters to be- lieve that the incident had rnot been closed, review of that phase of the situation which arose when Huerta was said to have ordered the suspension of the west coast to hinder The United States government, it was un- derstood, had maintained in reply to Huerta's protest, that the island was seized only as a means of operating the beacon in the interests of ship- lights on navigation of American ships. ping along Mexico's gulf coast. Zapata Recognizes Carranza. Assertions of the constitutionalists that there was an understanding be- tween Zapata, the southern insurrecto ~ leader, and Carranza that Zapata (Continued on Ninth Page.) and that there might be a C. E. BURKE BURNED WITH ELECTRIC ARC Employe at Black Rock Station Suf- fers Painful Injuries While ‘Working on Switch Board. C. E. Burke, employed at the Hous- atonic Power sub-station, No. 3, lo- cated at Black Rock, was painfully but luckily not serlously burned by | an electric arc last night at midnight while at work on the switch board in the power house. Mr- Burke was engaged in throwing in some switches when for some un- known reason one stuck and when it pulled out there was a blinding flash, a sheet of flame shot from the bhoard as the arc broke and 'the operator’s right hand, which had been holding the handle, was badly seared. Manager Frank Bearesley was noti- fled of the accident at once and Dr. Waterman Lyon was called. He dashed over to the power house in his machine in record time and dressed the jnjured member. The in- jury was not as serious as was at first thought and Mr. Burke was able to return to work today. Two or three more surgical dressings will, however, be necessary. CHICAGO PAYS TRIBUTE T0 SAMUEL MEIZENBERG Eulogy on Vera Cruz Hero Delivered By Senator Lewis. Chicago, May 13.—Chicago today paid tribute to Samuel Meizenberg, private of the Marine corps, who was killed in the United States occupation of Vera Cruz. City and county offices were closed and the body of the marine lay in state in the main corridor of the City hall In the procession to Anshe Kanasses Israel synagogue, where the funeral services were held, more than 1,000 United States soldiers, participated and several thousand members of civic socteties, city, county and state”| officials and private citizens followed in lin& The hearse was followed by Gover- nor Dunne and aides, United States senators and . representatives, Mayor Harrison, state and city officials, and various organizations. United States Senator Jameés Hamil- ton Lewis delivered a eulogy. Mayor Harrison, Judge Hugo Pam and others also spoke. CANNON FOR PARK IS NOW ASSURED G. A, R, Through Congressman Lone ergan Has Obt_nned Relic.— West Point Examinations. (Special to the Herald.) Washington, D. C., May 13.—New Britain is assured of a cannon which the G. A. R. wanted as a park de- coration. Congressman Lonergan today for- ‘warded to New Britain the formal as- surances of the officlals of the war department that an old cannon witn a pyramid of cannon balls, would be sent from Portsmouth to New Britain within a short time. Congressman Lonergan has an- nounced that the examinations to de- termine the best of the candidates for appointment to West Point, among the eighteen boys in the district who want the place, are to be held at the post office building in Hartforda Saturday and Monday. The physical examinations will be held Saturday and the mental examinations Mon- day. The tests are to be conducted under the auspices of the civil ser- vice commission as a guide to Con- gressman Lonergan in making his re- commendations. Mr, Lonergan wil then recommend those who pass high- est to take the regular West Point ex- aminations to be held in about ""’1 weeks at Fort Slocum, N. Y. Three of the boys who want the place are from New Britain. HENDERSON-GORMAN, Engagement Announced at Party At- tended By Friends of Couple. At a party attended by about twenty friends of the couple the en- gagement of Miss Elsie Gorman, ot Greenwood street, to Frederick G. Henderson was announced last even- ing. The announcement cards Wwere neat little creations of ¢repe paper. During the evening games and music were enjoyed, Frederick Henderson and D. Stanley Horvitz singing vocal selections. Miss Jennie Israel, of Willimantie, and Miss Ruth Lehman, played for dancing. Refreshments were served. Miss Gorman is a well known young lady and Mr. Henderson is a promi- nent member of the Sons of Veterans. The date of the wedding has not been set. J. G. EADIE APPOINTED. | 1 At last night'’s meeting of the]| Playground committee, J. G. BEadie was engaged as supervisor of the New Britain Playgrounds for the com- ing summer. Mr, Eadie, who is now at the Springfleld Training school had charge of the local grounds last year. ROSE CALMLY MEET MANTON'S QUESTIONS Becker's Counscl Places “Star Wit- ness” Under Cross Examination. INFORMER'S STORY NOT SHAKEN Defense Introduces Transcripts Previous Testimony Showing Dis- crepancies Regarding Meetings of Witness and Accused. of New York, May 13.—“Bald Jack” Rose, the informer, underwent the ordeal of cross-examination today at the trial of Charles Becker for the murder of Herman Rosenthal, Mar- tin T. Manton, chief of Becker’s coun- sel, began by asking Rose why he changed his name from Rosenzweig to Rose. Rose sald he had changed his name twenty-three years ago. He denied’ that he had ever been in jail during that time. Manton hurled at him a long list of questions designed to bring out the questionable life the witness had led. Rose calmly, met each implication, denying that he had engaged in petty larcenies, that he had been associated with women of the streets, or that he had been a “steerer” for “Bridgie” Webber's opium den.” Manton Very Aggressive. Manton almost shouted some of his questions, but the witness never raised his voice in his replies. Ap- parently he was as calm as during his dirept examination yesterday, His acquaintance with Rosenthal, he said, dated back twenty-five years. They had been twice associated in business. He denied that they had quarreled when this business connection was dis- solved. It i§ a contention of the defense that Rosenthal was the victim | of a gamblers’ war. The witness was closely questioned about a series of newpaper articles on the underworld for which he was sponser. 'Rose admitted that in them he had mentioned meeting Becker at several places not mentioned in his testimony yesterday, The defense here introduced transcripts of yester- day's testimony and from the first trial, showing discrepancies in the matter of these meetings. Rose ad- mitted the discrepancies, but did not explain them. In the main, however, the informer's story up to this point was not shaken. Becker Watches Witness, Becker never once took his eyes from Rose’s face, He leaned far over the counsel table, as if seeking an op- portunity to catch the eye of the man in the chair, but Rose only occasion- ally looked in Becker's direction. The lawyer questioned Rose about several telephone conversations the witness sald he had with Becker and in which he said he had warned Becker against talking over the tele- phone about private matters, He asked the witness if he had mentioned this at the present trial because the court of appeals in its decision grant- ing Becker a new trial had pointed out that these conversations were im- portant. District Attorney Objects. The district attorney objected to the line of questioning and Justice Sea- bury ruled that hereafter all refer- ence to the court of appeals decision would be barred. “Heart of Conspiracy.” Manton finally came down to the meeting in Harlem which the court of appeals declared to be “the heart of the conspiracy.” This brought in the name of Moe Levy, or Cohen, who, Rose said, drove him and Val- lon up to see Becker, who was con- ducting a raid there. It was at that meeting, accerding to Rose, that Becker demanded that the gunmen hurry up and silence Rosenthal. “Did Moe Levy drive you and Val- lon to that conference?” Manton asked. “Yes,” replied Rosé. “Do you know that Sam Schepps swore at the last trial it was Moe Levy who drove him to the confer- j ence?” “I don’t know what Schepps said; I know Moe Levy drove me there.” ‘Will Call Levy. It is understood that Levy will called later by the grosecution, Manton asked Rose whether a ne- gro boy had come up to Becker be while Rose, Vallon and Webber were | talking to him at the Harlem con- ference. Rose said yes; that he had since learned the boy's name was Marshall. Marshall may be placed on the stand later as a witness for the de- fense. Intercst Is Increasing. Interest in the second trial appears to be increasing now that the actual taking of evidence has begun. The announcement that the chief witness for the people was telling for a sec- ond time his story of the alleged plot that had much to do with the con- viction of Becker at his first trial brought a great crowd to the criminal courts building yesterday. Every seat in the little court room was occu- pled, many by women prominent in soclety and club circles. In the cor- ridors outside the crowd became so insistent for admission that several times the police were called upon to clear the passages, Throughout Rose's recital, Mrs. Becker, wife of the defendant, watched the witness intently. | APPOINTMENTS MADE BY HORACE W. EDDY Grand High Priest of Connecticut Royal Arch Masons Announces List of His Assistants. Hartford, Conn., May 13.—The fol- lewing appointments are announced by Grand High Priest Horace W. Eddy ot the Grand Chapter of Connecticut, Royal Arch Masons: Grand Chaplain—The ‘W. Boylston, Riverside. Grand Master Third Vail—William Keavaney, Waterbury. Grand Master Second Vail—Ernest Sweeney, Winsted. Grand Master First Vail—Henry R. Tisdale, New London. Grand Senior Steward-—Edward H. Brown, Wallingford, Grand Junior McKenzie, Westerly Grand Sentinel—I. worth, New Haven. Committee on Correspondence— George A. Kies, Hartford. Committee on Jurisprudence— Charles W. Skiff, Danbury; Frank W. Beardsley, Shelton; Frank P. Tyler, New Haven. Committee on By-laws—Reuben H. Tucker, Ansonia; Stephen P, Goodsell, Winsted; George N. Delap, Hartford. Committee on Ritual—Dr. Louis L. Beach, Bristol; W, U. Pearne, Middle- town; Charles A. Farnham, Collins- viile. ‘William B. Stoddard of Wallingford and Stanley B. Bosworth of Hartford are elected honorary members of the Masonic Charity Foundation to rep- resent the grand chapter. NO GARBAGE DUMPING IN MAPLE HILL, 1S WAR CRY If Furman ' Gets Contract Taxpayers Will Seek Injunction. Rev. Charles E 28 Steward—Thomas Newton Wads- If the health commission awards the contract for collecting the city gar- bage to Henry Furman of Newington tenight the residents of Newington will apply to superior court for an in- Junction to restrain him from dumping the garbage on his farm. That this would be the attitude of the taxpayers of the Maple Hill dis- trict of Newington was stated today by Dr. Albert B, Johnson, a grand Juror of the town and owner of a large amount of property there. Dr. Johnson =stated that the resi- dents of the Maple Hill colony are considerably upset over the likelihood of Furman getting the contract and Leve allowed no grass to grow under their feet in preparing to fight him. Several of the prominent property owners of the Maple Hill colony dis- cussed the matter last night with At- torney Sanford G. Freeman and while he has not been retained he will prob- ably be engaged to take any steps necessary to prevent Furman from dumping garbage in Newington if he receives the contract. ‘While Furman’s farm is about half a mile away from the homes of the remonstrants, they claim that life would be unbearable for them and for their familiies when a south wind was blowing. It is said' that Furman would have to secure permission of the Newington authorities before dumping his gar- bage within the town limits. . A number of New Britain men who have interests in land in real estate in Newington are ready to take up the fight with the Maple Hill people as they claim that the establishment of a dump for garbage would cause a fifty per cent. depreciation in prop- erty values. Chairman H. S. Tallard and Com- missioner H. T. Bray, M. D.,, of thd health commission, and Dr. T, E. Reeks, superintendent of health, made a tour of inspection yesterday to the proposed dumping places of those who are after the contract. The places visited were those of Furman, who bid $2,950: Swanson Bros., whose bid was $4,000: Luke Sinskie, who asks $6,000; J. J. Donahue, the present collector, who wants $6,600, and John Hanson, whose bid.was $4,400. Chairman Tallard stated this after- noon that the committee which in- spected the dumping places and which was appointed for that purpose by the commission Monday night had not ccmpiled any report or recommenda- tion to present to the commission this evening. PARROT ESCAPES, A parrot belonging to a Lafayette street family escaped from its cage this noon and took refuge in a tree at the corner of Main and Lafayette streets. A small army of school boys tried to dislodge it by throwing stones, sticks and baseballs up into the tree but all they won by thelr actions was a stream of cholce ,advice from the “polly.” At press time the bird was still safe In its aerial haven. LOWE-TEVLIN. Announcement is made of the en- gagenfent of Miss Lavina Tevlin, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Tevlin of 102 Boulevard, Hartford, to Thomas Lowe, of this city. WEATHER. Hartford, May 13.—~Un- settled, probably showers to- night. Thursday, fair, con- tinued cool, O e INELLEN WILL TESTIFY AT BILLARD INQUIRY Folk Says He Will Examine Former New Haven Road Head Tomorrow. CONFERENCE WITH MGREYNOLDS Chief Counsel For Interstate Com- merce Commission Declares That Whole Truth Will Be Brought Out, Unearthed No Matter Whom it Hits, 13.—Charles 8. Washington, May Mellen, former president of the New | York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road, will testify tomorrow before the interstate commerce commission in its inquiry into the New Haven's af- fairs, tions that the inquiry might be ended lest immunity be given witnesses. This was announced by Joseph W. Folk, chief counsel for the commis- sion, after a stirring conference with Attorney-General McReynolds. Following adjournment of the hear- ing early in the day Mr. Folk and In- terstate Commerce Commissioner Mc- Chord went to the attorney-general's office, where Senators Kern of In- diana and Norris of Nebraska had preceded them. Within a few min- utes McChord and Folk left the con- ference showing evidences of excite- ment. Asked why he left Counsel Folk replied: “The conduct of Mr. McReynolds was such that we did not care to re- main.” ‘Within Commission’s Control. At the outset of the conference which was called to consider the ad- visability of continuing the inquiry, the attorney general declared that the whole matter was within control of the commission, Reference was made to suggestions that had been made that the examination of Mellen and directors of the New Haven might give them immunity from prosecu- tion as the result of an investigation being carried on by the department of Justice. Mr. McReynolds then read a letter sent to the interstate commerce com- mission yesterday in which he sug- gested that the commission consider carefully the effect of the examination of Mr. Mellen and others on any criminal prosecution which the gov- ernment might desire hereafter to institute. He then said his letter ex- pressed fully and clearly the position in the matter he always had main- tained; that the question was within the control of the commission and that he was content that it should deter- mine and pursue whatever course it thought would best subserve the pub- lic interest. Letter to Commission. The letter referred to was as fol- lows: “May 12, 1914, “Interstate Commerce Commission, “Washington, D. C. “Gentlemen: On April 9 I wrote you as follows: “‘l am advised that you have is- sued subjoenas for Messrs, Charles S. Mellen, E. D. Robbins and perhaps others at some time connected with the New York, New Haven and Hart- ford Railroad company, “‘I assume that you have in mind the possibility of examining them con- cerning the affairs of that railroad. “‘In view of these facts it seems not inappropriate to suggest that you consider very carefully the effect of such an examination upon any crim- inal prosecution which the govern- ment may desire hereafter to Insti- tute.” Noted Subpoenas Issued. “Two or three days ago I noticed in the public press that you sum- moned Messrs. Charles S, Mellen, Wm. Rockefeller, George MacCulloch Mil- ler, Charles F. Brooker, Edwin Mil- ner, Lewis Cass Ledyard, George F. Baker and Edward D. Robbins to tes- tify before you concerning matters re- lating to the affairs of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company. “Being temporarily out of the city, 1 asked my assistants to call your attention to the possible unfortunate effects of an examination of these witnesses at this time. Returning to my office this morning, I am informed by them that they acted upon my in- structions, and advised with you fully upon the subject. No Desire to Interfere. “Of course, | have no desire to in- terfere with, or to urge any objection to, the course you may deliberately decide upon; but it seems my duty to the government again to suggest that you carefully consider along with other factors the effects which an examination at this time of the per- sons named above may have, “Faithfully yours, “J. C. McREYNOLDS, “Attorney General.” After the conference, Senator Nor- ris, author of the resolution which instituted the New Haven inquiry, went to Mr. Folk’s office. At the con- clusion of this meeting Mr. Folk said: “We are going right ahead with the investigation, and Mr, Mellen and directors of the New Haven will be put on the stand. We are going to bring out the truth—the whole truth (Continued on Eleventh Page.) notwithstanding earlier indica- | BODIES OF HEROES ARRIVE AT BOSTON Funeral Services for New England Men Killed at Vera Oruz Will Be Held Tomorrow, Boston, Mass, May 13.—Flags at half staff drooped heavily in the rain tana, on board of which lay the bodies of three New England men killed at Vera Cruz. Hundreds of civillans stood bare headed in the rain as the Montana drew up to the pier a few minutes be- fore 10 o’clock. No formal cere- 1onies had been planned at the yard but Captain Dewitt Coffman, the com- mandant, had ordered officers, marines and sailors, in full dress, to stand at attention on the pler whil ethe bodies were being brought ashore. Funeral services will be held to- morrow at Cambridge for Corporal Daniel A. Haggerty, of the Marine Corps; at Eastham for Walter L. Watson, naval seaman, and at High- gate, Vt., for Rufus E. Percy, private in the Marine Corps. SUBTLE APPEALS NOT MADE TO READERS Paper By Irvin S. Cobb Read at National Newspaper Conference. Lawrence, Kas, May 13.—“Sound advertisement does not lead to the de- spending of their money. It leads to intelligent and rational spending.” This statement was made in a paper by Irvin S. Cobb, magazine writer, read at today's session of the National Newspaper conference in progress this week at the University of Kansas. | Mr. Cobb’s paper was prepared in answer to the question: “Is adver- tising destroying the thrift of the nation?” Mr. Cobb said, in his opinion no article however widely advertised, would be forced on the readers newspapers and magazines unless it had merit. lleve newspapers made ‘“‘subtle peals” to their readers to spend. Addresses were made by Richard H. Waldo, advertising manager of a New York magazine, and others. PHILADELPHIA PAYS TRIBUTE TO HEROES ap- George McKenzie Poinsett and Charles Allen Smith Lald at Rest With Military Honors. Philadelphia, May 13.—Philadel- sailor lads who fell at Vera Cruz. through Independence hall where lay in state the bodies of George McKenzie Poinsett, the first to lose his life in the occupation of the Mexican sea- port and Charles Allen Smith. ? The bodies rested in the chamber of the first supreme court of the United States and within a few feot ence was signed and where lay in state the bodies of John Quiney Adams, Henry Clay and . Abraham Lincoln. Among the floral { that surrounded the coffins was one from President Wilson. Near Poin- sett’s bier also rested a wreath from the descendants of signers of the Declaration of Independence. Poi sett on his mother's side was a scendant of John Hart, a signer. The funeral pageant . that es- corted the bodies to their last rest- ing places in local cemeteries com- prised bluejackets and marines from the navy yard, military organizations and civic and patriotic socleties. Vir- tually all business was suspended during the hours in which the funer- als were held- FULL SPEED ASTERN. ‘Warm May Weather Suddenly Backs Up Into Chilly March Temperature. Full speed astern was the order of the calendar yesterday and today, when the weather rapidly backed out of the vernal season into March. Almost all day yesterday, last night and today the wind has been blowing from the northeast and east and the air has been laden with a chilling mist, suggestive of winter's icy blasts. The mercury scampered down the scale towards the zero mark, stop- ping only when it had reached 41. Should this weather continue for many more hours and the wind die down it is probable that many of the orchard men about the state will have to get their fites going in the fields to save their budding trees. TENDERED SHOWER. Miss Dora Smith Receives Many Friends at Her Home on Belden St, Miss Dora Smith, of Belden street, entertained a large number of her friends last evening at a miscellane- ous shower in honor of her approach- ing marriage. An enjoyable evening was spent by all. Miss Smith was presented with a large number of articles with which to commence housekeeping. Games were played and music enjoyed. throughout the city today in anticipa- | tion of the arrival of the cruiser Mon- | struction of the saving instinct of the American people nor to the reckless of | He sald he did not be- | phia today pald its tribute to its two | For | six hours a stream of people passed of where the Declaration of Independ- tributes | NINETEEN YEARS OLD YOUTH HIT BY DINKY Dealh of Joseph Ple Momeat- My Expited at Hospital ACCIDENT NEAR WILLOW BRIDGE Young Man Was Walking Towards Berlin When 9:40 a. Dinky Train Struck Him—Body Was Hote ribly Mangled, m, Lying at death’s door &t the Ne: Britain General hospital, ' with (he flame of life just barely burning, is| Joseph Plube, a nineteen year oldl youth who lives on Park street. ki is another victim of the dreaded din- key and another loud warning against the practice of track walking. Plud was run down from behind by Berlin dinkey which left the station 9:40 o'clock this morning, the terri ble accident place at 9:45 o'clog about thirty feet south of the ol ‘Willow bridge which spans the tragc at Ellis street. The train whi struck the unfortunave youth was charge of Conductor George Thresh and Engineer Joseph Dooley. Was Walking me Tracks. It appears that ‘he 'injured m: was walking towara Berlin and wus on the dinkey track: It is said th the whistle was blown but before ¢ man could get out of the way the gine was upon him and he was b ground beneath the heavy whesl There is a decided curve near h ‘Willow bridge and the supposition that the youth did not hear an whistle blown and consequently aid not learn of the approach of th train until it came rushing around the curve and hit nim Taken to Freight Depot. The train was brought to an almo [In.llntnneou! stop and the crew | to the injured man’'s side. He i picked up unconscious and bleed} ! from the mouth and ears, his leg |severed just above .he ankle, bel | horribly mangled. The train proce | back to the Whiting street freight | fice where, thanks o the quick | Yard Master George Halliday, the lice ambulance and Dr. Purney wi walting. Halliday Calls Ald. Yard Master Halliday states he was standing at the Whiting crossing when the dinky passed. | klanced casually down the track | suddenly heard several quick shai blasts of the whistle, Then, the rising smoke, he saw that train had stopped and was con back. Knowing that some one mi have béen hit he rushed to a | phone and called the police and Purney, 1l Police Hurry 0 Scene. The police received the call at 9: o'clock and the .ambulance was | the freight house inside of ten min utes. Officers Rival, Wagner an John Carlson went with it. 8o qule | was the work of the relief party tI | the bleeding man was in the amb lance and being hurried to the hod pital at 10 o'clock, just fifteen mnl utes after he was struck. No Hope for Recovery, i At the hospital it was stated | this afternoon that there can be any hope held out for the man’s recovery, so badly is smashed and mangled. His skull badly fractured and he is # from the mouth and ears. Hif leg is hanging by oniy vloody { of flesh, the bone being ground pieces by the heawy locomotive wi passed over the limb just abowe an| { The other leg also has a compoy fracture and the youth suffers Inl nal injuries in addition. His @ is momentarily expected: Identified By Cousin, At first there was no one who oo identify the young man and papers and letters found on his son it was thought that his name Joseph Pope. Late this fore however, his cousin who aldo vy Park street, hurried to the ho and upon seeing the features of patient identified him as his r without any doubt. PLAN FOR CONVENTION. The members: of the regular po department will hold a meeting day afternoon to make plans for ti convention of the state police tion in this city in July. The reguli will also draw off for their annual catlons. . REP. MINOR GOING AWAY, Having fully recovered from a ous attack of pneumonia, - whi threatened his life at several timy Representative ¥, W Minor of place, will leave tomorrow for a of several weeks at Old Point fort, Va., to enjoy a complete BLOOKADE PROCLAIMED, | Washington, May 13.—The Dom can government has proclaimed Wockade of Puerta Plata and Christi, two northern Dominican now held by the revolutionary according to a report received at navy department tod WILL DOCK TOMORROW, New York, May 13.—The ki ship Solace, bringing wounded from Vera Ci Y reach quarantine until will dock tomorrow was announced