Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 29, 1909, Page 1

Cabled Paragraphs AR e Havana, Nov. 28.—The Almendares team defeated the Detroit Americans by a score of 4 to 1 to- JELLMAN SCORES EXPLOR 3 f Declares the Doc ER COOK| 1's Story a Self-Evident and Even Deliberate Imposture. HIS ASTRONOMICAL DATA FAKED S ——— tiago, 28.—The re- guest of the Chilian government to that he act as arbitrator in the Alsop claim- will be made daffaires of the Chilian legation at London. It has not been announced whether or not the request has yet reached his majesty. through the Paris, Nov. 28.—The -extra parlia- appointed by Minister of Justice Barthou to revise the procedure in the criminal courts of France has formally voted to recom- mend the suppression of the “Interro- gatoire” or the practice which has permitted magistrates and presidents of assize courts to examine accused Says Such Observations as Cook’s Could Be Manufact- ured Anywhere, by Anybody—* Nowhere Does the Doctor’s Story Ring True”—Critic Wellman Analy the Narratives of Peary and Cook. Havana, Nov. 28.—An__automobile, containing Luis Octavio Divino, secre- sub-secretary Juan Garcia Kohly, director of justice Lozi- er and Mario Garcia Kohly, the newly appointed minister to wrecked Jast night by the bursting of a tire, while returning to Havana from a trip In the country. AIl the men were badly injured. Juan Garcia Koh- ly had both legs broken and is suffer- ing also from internal injuries. He is not expected to recover. presumption that he was to sail on the Caronia.” DR. COOK AND HIS WIFE DROP OUT OF SIGHT. His Friends Left in the Dark—A Trip Washington, Nov. 28.—Walter Well- man, whose preparations for a_con- quest of the North pole in an airship were abandoned upon the announce- ment of the claims of Dr. Frederick A. Cook and Commander Robert E. Peary, issued a long statement here tonight in which he analyzes the nar- ratives of the two explorers, declar- ing that of Peary “precise, workman- like, consistentfl credfble in every par- d" denouncing that of Dr. Cook as a self-evident and even de- liberate imposture. Vague and Indefinite. “Cook's story is suspleious both in what it does tell and what it does not tell,” Mr. Wellman declares. is generally vague and indefinite, but, like most men of his clas: too precise at the wrong place, where does his story ring true. always gives an approximation of re- ality itself. This is true of his figures, his " descriptions, everything.” Could Not Have Accomplished Mexico, was New York, Nov. 28.—The shift of base, by which Dr, Cook, the becomes Dr. Cook, the sought, ted a small army of eager ex- plorers who have been able to con- tribute facts of collateral interest on- ly, and Dr. Cook, who slipped quietly away somewhere yesterday, was stiil in retreat tonight. counsel, has gone to the country for a week, also to seek seclusion. Wack, his confidant, still affirms that he inows where Dr. Cook is and that he isn't going to tell, except in his own good and sufficient time. Mrs. Cook Also Missing. Ccok’s whereabouts of a _mystery as those of her huspand She is supposed to be stay- ing somewhere in the city, where cannot be learned. Dr. Cook's health is the matter of the greatest friends whom he has left in the city. Prior to his sudden retiremertt he was reported to be on the verge of a nerv- ous breakdown, and it is assumed by some that the necessity for absolute rest may have prompted his wife to insist on his seclusion until he shall have recuperated, DR. FREDERICK COOK LOCATED. IS IN VICINITY OF NEW YORK. Statement lIssued Last Night by H Brother, W. L. Cook. New York, Nov. 28—They found Dr. Frederick A. Cook tonight, that is, an authoritative statement w: his brother, W. L. Cook, saying that the explorer, who mysteriously drop- ped from public view ‘yesterday, was still in the vicinity of New York, re- cuperating. He was on the verge of a nrevous breakdown, and his retirement was abselutely necessary. The statement issued by Mr. Cook COUNCIL OF DISMISSAL AT SECOND CHURCH. on of Dr. Lester L. West—Resolutions Adopted and Regrets Expressed. Composed of the pastor and delegate from ‘the Congregational churches of thiis city, New London and Groton, a council of dismissal, called at the re- quest of Dr. Lester L. West, pastor of the Second Congregational church, as- sembled in the Sunday school room of the church at two o'clock Saturday It was called to order by Rev. Dr. S. H. Howe, and Rev. James W. Bixler of New London was chosen moderator, and Rev. E. S. Worcester of The following were Norwich Town church, Rev. G. H. Ewing, George R. Hyde; Second church, Edmund’ A. Prentice, Henry D. Johnson; Greeneville church, Rev. C. H. Rickeits, Willlam Crowe; Broad- way church, Rev. Edward S. Worces- ter; Park church, Rev. Dr. S. H. Howe, Jonathan Trumbull; Taftville church, Rev, Donald B. MacLane, Ennis Pal: ley; New London, First church, Re J. Romeyn Danforth, George Whittle sey; Second church, Rev. J. W. Bixler, P. Hall Shurts; Groton church, Rev. Dr. James R. Danforth. er was offered by Rev. J. W. after which Rev. made a statement relative to the pro- posed dismissal charge to accept a pastorate at Ever- ett, Wash., and the record of the ac- tion by the church and ecclesiastical society was read by Henry D. Johnson, church clerk. A committee on resolu- tions was named as follows: H. Howe, George Whittlesey and E. S. Worcester, and they re- ported the following: In reluctantly consenting to the ter- mination of the pastoral relation of Dr. Lester L. West with the Second Congregational church, desires to put on record its high esti- 5 ministry he charged to this church, the commu- nity and to the churches of this vi- Acts Upon Resign: Mr. Wack, his The gist of Mr. Wellman's finding is that with his meagre party and equip- have accomplished the feat for which he claims credit, that his astronomi- cal data arc too minutely precise to under the claimed in the field, and that the explorer's dash for the lecture plat- form and his acceptance of “crowns of flowers placed upon his head by innocent women and children” before submitting his field records to scien- tific examination all conspire to his this city, scribe. have been made Especially Caustic Criticism. Mr. Wellman fs especially caustic in his criticism of Dr. Cook for not turn- ing over the records of his trip im- mediately to some scientific body, es- pecially when his story was questioned This he declares to be in- Wellman Tells What He Could Do. Mr. Wellman scoffs at Dr. Cook’s as- tronomical data and flatly declares that such obs vations could be man- here, by anybody: ertion he includes such as might have North pole on April “which T made today Washington with a pencil and a nau- tical almana Said to Have Sailed for to support- this His Brother’s Statement. . Cook is in the vieinity of New York trying fo get a much needed rest. { If he decides to go to Europe there will be no secrecy concerning his departure. I think that his friends and critics alike vhould be charitable enough to allow him to rest until his health is fully restored. He has not bean read- newspapers in the last few days and is not statements that have beeen issued by those who were acting as his spokes- mate of the Friends of Dr. Cook, who are grieved over the turn his affairs have taken of late, undertook to explain the sit- in this wise: they say, “that the doc- tor's fears have been greatly worked on by the belief of some of those with whom he associated that there exists a plot to steal his records, and even 1o spirit him awa engaged two private shadow his supposed shadowers. Mrs. Cook and those in her confidence felt that this atmosphere was not good for the doctor and arranged to have him conveyed in seclusion. “The doctor It would bear testimony to his great. ability as a preacher of the freshness and spirituality of his teach- ing: to the breadth and thoroughness of his scholarship and literary culture; to the fidelity he brought to the dis- charge of all the duties of spiritual leadership and to the generosity with which he gave himself to the de- mands which his brethren laid upon n. “In sending his data to Copenhagen s fulfilled his obligations to The foregoing was issued by the ex- plorer's brother in view of the fact that the doctor’s apparent seclusion much anxiety friends, leaving even John R. Bradley, his financial backer, puzzled and_pro- Mrs. Cook i8 also in New York, but her exact whereabouts, as in her husband’s case, has The council would most heartily commend him to the affection and con- fidence of those to whom he brings so ample an equipment for service and to assure him that he bears with him the affection and admiration of all those among whom he has labored for the past seven years and that our prayers will follow him that his labors in distant fields may be crowned with more abundant success. The council wishes us to express its with the people of this church in the great loss which they now sustain and its prayer that they may be gulded by the wisdom of the divine spirit to a happy issue and an in the kingdom of intended no mystery. All that aspect of his affairs has re- the announcement made y Mr. Wack, who has not seen Dr. Cook for a week, and merely acted on sulted from not beeen an- !ONLV TWELVE BATTLESHIPS OF THE ATLANTIC FLEET To Assemble in Hampton Roads Wed- nesday—Four Others Detained. SUGGESTIONS OF TROUBLE IN CUBAN POLITICS. Rumors of Plans to Force Retirement | of President Gomez. Nov. 22.—Not downfall of the administration of Pres- ident Palma has the political atmos- phere of Cuba been more obscure and more laden with suggestions of trouble than it is at present. lished republic is scarcely nine months old, and already rumors have become persistent that -sought to work the retirement of Pres- ident Gamez, either by persuasion or compulsion, and to place Vice Presi- dent Zayas at the head of the nation. Probably the most serious condition that the president is now facing is that ‘résulting from the fail 10 effect a complete fusion bet partisans and those of the vice presi- Norfolk, Va., Nov. 28.—From present indications only twelve battleships of the Atlantic fleet will Hampton Roads on Decy 1, the date fixed by the navy department for the mobilization of the sixteen warships which participated in the Hudson-Ful- under command of Rear Admiral Schroeder. Several of the ships may not be able to join the fleet until after the first of Among the detained are the Virginia and Louisiana, which are hav- ing their screws, now of the in-turning, changed to the out-turning type, and the armored cruisers enlarging service our Lord, Jesus Christ. There were expressions of regret at the intended departure of Dr. West, those who spoke being Dr. Howe, Rev. C. H. Ricketts, Rev, E. and E. A. Prentice of this city, -Rev. J. W. Bixler of New London, Dr. J. R. Danforth of Groton and P. Hall Shurts of New London. After the action of the council had been heard by Dr. West, it dissolved, having been in session less than an The re-estab- S. Worcester way Is being e of efforts | between his Montana - and| “'py west spoke for a few minutes, referring to his deep appreciation of the church and the life churches of the city meant to him, and of their close relationship. also referred to his sincere regret in his departure because of the breaking of the many close ties vanguard of the fleet, arrived in Hamp- ton Roads yesterday. A few days ago General Gomez start- Jed the liberal leaders by addressing to them a letter in which he stated that, #0 far as he was officially concerned, he had decided to consider the fusion s an accomplished fact and he would in the future make appointments to his cabinet without any reference to the | particular faction of the liberal party ppointee might have be- Reform Organizations Plan to Assail Congress Soon After It Convenes. 28.—Congress is to be assailed by reform organizations within a day or so after it convenes for the officials of various’ organiza- tions announce that a “reformers’ con- clave” is to be held here between Dec. President Taft, Andrew Carnegie and Gen: Frederick D. Grant are amohg those who have been invited ‘Washington, AT BROADWAY THEATER. to which the a Silver Threa Another disquieting feature of the situation is the renewal of agitation for the formation of a negro party. There were two well pleased audi- the Broadway theater on Saturday although they iwere not large Delegates will attend the sessions of The attraction was Silver congress and urge the necessity for changes and betterments in the laws governing the traffic drugs. Other questions also will be taken up with congress looking to bet- terment in the soclal structure of the country and numerous church meetings will be held. BOLD CATTLE THIEVES Driving Big Herds from the Ranches in Northern Mexico. should have had packed houses and the reception given it by those pres- ent was decidedly enthusiastic. company was made up of excellent players, whose work was of a high Richard J. Jose, a well known tenor, who has been heard here before a number of times, was the soloist and all his numbers were heartily received, bringing forth rounds of applause. He possesses a delightful and sweet voice and can use it with telling effect. Louise Kent while Eva Condon delighted, and the work of Edith M. Cook as Eliza B. was decidedly good. W. D. Stone as Tobey kept up the comedy end, while Alfred Carey was the role capably played by Hobart Cavanaugh. A. Miesen as the heavy man has the presence and the voice for the suc- cessful_carrying out of his role, while Leslie 8. Stowe as the severe but for- giving father was well cast. are becoming so bold northern Mexico that Governor Creel 4n Chihvahua has been appealed to for rurales. Almost daily droves of from 40 to 100 head ing driven off from ranches, the catfle thieves operating ‘in_daylight. Ranchers will organize a systematic campaign against the cattle thieves. | Nelson Alvord Died as Result of Shock Bridgeport, Conn, Nov. 28.—Nelson Alvord, one’of the best known resi- dents of Greens Farms and a man of great wealth, died at St. Vincent’s hos- last night as the result of a shock sustained a few weeks ago, De- ceased has been In falling health for the past three years, having a shock in 1906 while visiti south. He is survived by a_widow and one son, Edwin, a New York stock of cattle are be- me of the big in her role, the George Junior Republic Chain. Utica, N. Y., Nov. Another Link 28—With the idea ‘of establishing at Grove City, Pa, a ch of the George Junlor Republic, trained workers from Free. uarters of the parent leave - Tuesday for City. The new républic will in_the proposed Suicide of Torrington Man, Torrington, Conn., Nov. 28 dent and out of empley Lehman committed suicide at his home here today by drinking carbolic acid. Lehman was found in the attic of his home by his wife with an empty bot- hich had contained the acid, by He was fifty years old and leaves his wife and several small chil- ization, will niza w 4 orgal Musical Afternoon at H. Miss Agnes Malone and Miss Mary Malone poured, assisted by Bessie Murray, Bessie Annie Lafileur, at the Sunday aft ot the Halle club, which favored with the usual large attend- ance. A meritorious gramme was given, including the fol- Miss Molly James, ss Ella Kirby, “constitute another ok national chain of these juvenile insti- canealy and ‘Rough Lumber Advanced $1 a Thou- musical pro- Nov, 28.—Rough lumber 31 a thousand feet all lowing participant Miss Clara Houck, M Miss_Nellie Buckley, Miss Sarah Kel- Drank Morphine for Whiskey. Chicago, Nov. 28.—Thinking it whis- ian' Biddea drank a bottle of morphine today which she a woman friend died soon aft- a for the regular| when the " Al g his week 15 o be waisk. | su % s %4 WHICH 18 LYING OFF PORT LI- MON, COSTA RICA. GENERAL ALARM BY WIRELESS For Ships to Keep Lookout for Gig and Whaleboat Carried Out to Sea by Friday Night's Storm. Colon, Nov. 28—Nine men are miss- ing from the United States gunboat Marietta, which is lying off Port Li- mon, Costa Rica. The gunboat today sent out & general alarm by wireless and request that ships proces in that vicinity keep a lookout for her gig and whaleboat. The gig, which was manned by a crew of four, and the whaleboat, with five men aboard, were carried out to sea in the heavy weather on Friday night. Nothing has been seen or heard % either the boats since. A reward iS\offered by the com- mander of the etta for any one finding the boats or rescuing the men. PANIC AMONG PATIENTS OF A CHICAGO HOSPITAL. Explosion in Furnace Caused by Dyna- mite in the Coal. Chicago, Nov. 28 —Dynamite in coal is believed to have been the cause of an explosion tonight in the furnace of the American hospital, by which the lives of patients, nurses and doctors ‘were imperilled. The explosion wrecked - the heating plant of the hospital, and caused a panic among the patients, many of whom at- tempted to flee from the building un- restrained by nurses. None was in- jured. Fire following the explosion was quickly ~extinguished. The hos- pital authorities belleve that dynamite from the coal mine was in the coal and they hage ordered all coal in the bins to be taken back by the company from which it was purchased. FATHER CARRIGAN REFUSES TO VACATE PASTORATE Despite Excommunication He Conduct- ed Services Sunday. Denver, Col, Nov. 28.—Despite the formal notice of his excommunication, which was read in most of the Roman Catholic churches of Colorado, Father J. P. Carrigan, pastor of St. Patrick’s church, conducted services in that church before a large congregation to- FIFTEEN of ~ In the Street COMPANY ' HOUSES WERE EMPTIED SATURDAY. EVICTION AT LUDLOW, MASS. —_— Polish Strikers of the Ludlow As- sociates Mills—No Trouble Has Yet Developed—No Future Plans. Mass., Nov. 28.—On_fulfil- ment of their announced intention of compelli; to leave mnmt . officials of the Ludiow Manu- having writs of ejectment served. Fif- een their contents, and the occupants or- dered to seek shelter elsewhere. strikers and their families ellings owned by the com- uring associates yesterday began houses were emptied of Intend to Appeal to Town Officials. The strikers announced that théy intended to appeal to the town officers to provide accommodations for fami- }Je- turned out of the company’s build- ngs. indicated how they will meet this ap- peal. 3 The authoi “have not yet No Interferencé with Officers. There was no interference with the work of the officers in emptying the houses, but the strikers evidently were in a sullen mood, and the town author- ities and company officials had made elaborate preparation to guard against a possible disturbance. dred men, including all the deputy sheriffs of Hampden county, were sta- tioned about the mills as guards. Passed the Night with Their Furniture Three hun- in the Street. Ludlow, Mass., Nov. 27.—Still peace- ful, despite their brooding of twenty- four hours over the events of yester- day. the evicted Polish strikers of the Ludlow associates mills today stood guard with their families over their unsheltered household goods or accept- od the hospitality of friends, many of whom themselve: notices, have bee: three days in whis homes or be evicted. warned by fresh- iven but a scant to vacate their Nearly all ‘the evicted ones attended church today. Some had slept at the homes of friends, some had taken ref- uge in the police’ station, while several familles passed the night with their furniture, in the strests. yet ymade any definite plans. WALTHAM MURDER MYSTERY Few have as STILL BAFFLES THE POLICE. LeBlanc Remains in Custody— day. Hatti Father Carrigan read to his congre-| Tobie LeBlanc Under Constant gation the formal notice of his excom- | \watoh munication by Bishop Matz. He then ' Cakeal discussed the notice in detail, explain- [ g Mase,, Nov..25.—The kil ing charges brought against him by Bishop Matz, and characterizing the document as “the last stroke of a des- perate man consumed by the spirit of Tevenge against his brother.” _Father Carrigan’s refusal to wacate the pastorate of St. Patrick's is upheld by the civil courts. HELD FOR SUPERIOR COURT UNDER $500 BONDS Sidney Armstrong Charged With Theft from the Person—Alice Smith Tes- Against Him. In the city court on Saturday morn- ing Sidney Armstrong, whom Chief Murphy located at Shannock, R. I, as presented, charged with theft of $50 from the person of Courtland Stimson in the room of Alice Smith in Main street, October 30. He plead- ed not guilty and declared that Stim- son put his money between the mat- tresses when he went to bed and that during the night the Smith woman woke the witness up and said she had the money and they left. He got $18 of the money. They went to Worces- ter, where he left her. It was also claimed that Armstrong stole a hat valued at $1 and a $3 vest. Alice Smith placed the blame on Armstrong, who, she said, took the money, and gave her $20, while Stim- son testified to being faken to the room by Armstrong. Probable cause was found and Arin- strong was held for the superior court under $500 bonds, which he could not secure. The Smith woman is serving out a sentence of sixty days. ANNIVERSARY AND MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE. Held by Funeral Benefit Society of Norwich City Lodge, O. B. A. Chevroh Kadesha, the funeral benefit society connected with Norwich City lodge, No. 62, O. B. A., celebrated its annual anniversary and memorial day on Sunday with services in the morn- ing and afternoon at the synagogue of the Congregation Sons of Israel, fol- lowed by a banquet in the evening. A service of prayer and in memoriam for deceased members was conducted at 7 a. m. by Rev. A. G. Levitt and also at 1p. m. There have been three deaths in the past year, Mrs. I. Eidelman of Youngstown, O, ' Mrs. R. Bendett of this city and L. Nemeroff of New Yorlk, At 2 o'clock a business meeting was held, at which the officers were re- elected as follows: Chairman, Herman Alofsin; vice chairman, Jacob Simon; secretary and treasurer, Rev. Max Stamm.” Appointments of committees will be made later. In the evening at 7 o'clock a- fine banquet with plates set for 45 was served In the hall at the synagogue and a musical programme was given. This included solos by Mr. Katzman and instrumental selections by a. trio consisting of E. A. Sweet, violin, Har- ry Sweet, cello, and Herman Feitcorn, clarinet. * Chairman Herman Alofsin presided and fittingly expressed the welcome to the speakers and all pres- ent. Two excellent addresses were de- lvered by Rev. A. G. Levitt and Rev. itham, ing of Clarence F. Glover remained a mystery to the Waltham police and the state officers tonight, although mere then s week has elapsed since crime was committed, and Hattie Le- Blanc, the 16 year old domestic, ac- cused by Glover in his ante-mortem statement with baving fired the fatal shots, is still in police custody. While the police say that evidence thus far seems to point to the girl as the au- thor of the shootin, less do not regard the case as by any means cleared up. Michael Walsh of Rochester Between Passenger Stoamer war announced yesterday government considered that the cam- the they neverthe- A constant watch was kept today over Tobie LeBlanc, a brother of Mrs. Glover, wife of the murdered man, wha was arrested yesterday on the charge of contempt of court In refusing to answer questions at the inquest. Le- Blanc was very nervous during last night and today, owing, it is said, to the absence of some medicine which he has been taking regularly. come before the court tomorrow for a hearing on the contempt charge. He will CARRIED BY IRELAND. Twice Crosses Ocean—Isn't Home Yet. ®oston, Nov. 28, To reach his old ho:e in Ireland, Michael Walsh of Rochester has traveled from Rochester to Montreal, Liverpool and Boston, but he has not yet ended his journey. When he arrived in Boston Saturday in the steerage of the Cunard liner Saxonia from Liverpool, he was held by the immigration authorities until the status of his citizenship could be settled. Walsh said he crossed the ocean from Montreal on the steamship Lau- rentic. Queenstown Walsh was vhen he awoke the vessel was on her W on the Saxonia for Queenstown, but again he was carried by, this time be- ing too sick to go ashore. satisfy the authorities that he is an American citizen Walsh will the first steamer for Queenstown; oth- erwise he will be deported, securing free passage to Ireland. When the steamer reached asleep, and to Liverpool. He took passage If he can sail on COLLISION OFF SANDY HOOK Buffalo and Schooner R. Bowers. Vineyard Haven, Mass, Nov. 28—A collision between the steamer Buffalo, New York for Hull, England, carry ing passengers and freight, and the schooner R. Bowers, South Amboy for Calais, morning last, was reported toda the schooner on her arrival here. The Bowers sustained damage to her hull and her jibboom and attached rigging were carried away. ing. destination, apparently No person in either vessel was Jured. off Sandy Hnok, on Friday by She is not leak- The Buffalo proceeded for her undfimlgisd. n- WAR IN MOROCCO ENDED. Melilla Campaign Terminated with Capture of Atlaten. Madrid, Nov. 28. The minister of that the Max Stamm. The committee in charge consisted of Max Polsky, Abner ‘Sjchwnrtz. K. Swatzburg and N. Swatz- urg, paign of Melilla had been terminated with the capture of Atlaten. Moorish tribesmen offered no resist- ance to the Spanish troops, but their ‘The families and flocks fled precipitately, Commemorative Servic waving white flags as they deserted At Broadway Congregational church, the vesper service Sunday was a com- memorative service for those of the church who have recently passed away and an excellent short sermon was preached by Rev. E. S. Worces- ter. There was special music, the choir singing Foster's The Souls of Righteousness, and Bullard’s Jmman- uel’s Land, in which the solos by Mrs. |« Charles Tyler Bard and Mrs. F. S. Young were flneey Tendered. Chorus Choir at Second Church. On Sunday a new feature was added at the evening service at the Second Congregational chdrch, when a chorus choir sang for the first time. It was heartily received and will be the cus- tom hereafter at the evening nrv_lchq the place. rendered to General Marina. Shot His Brother Dead, vears and llm vear: bits. Twenty Japs Killed in Train Wreck. Many of these later sur- staking Him for a Deer. Duluth, Mina, Nov. 28.—Mistaking him for a deer, Ole Moe, 20 vears old shot 24 and killed his brother, Alfred Moe, while they were Dh:nt:: Ein " amp yestes near Duluth. Several (l;l?rlot accldentally shot Richard Jentoft, aged § while they were hunting rub- ‘Vancouver, B. C. Nov, 2 Twenty Japanese were killed and fifteen in- jured, several of them fatally. in the fl‘.m:flnn on:he Great lween. Vancouver today., Albert Falck Was Appointed census “for New York county. - Benjamin 8. Cable, the Chicago lawyer, will qualify :Mult sec- retary of commerce and labor next Tuesday. ~ The Brewers of Seattle, Wash., pro- hibited by law from owning aaloons, have organized a holding company to operate them. Wind Blew Down the Chimney on the home of Charles Herrick at Lynn, Mass., closing the damper of the stove and asphyxiating two persons. President Taft and Speaker Cannon will hold a conference next Tuesday at which legislation wanted by the chief magistrate will be discussed. Samuel Gompers, sentenced with Mitchell and Morrison for contempt of court, stated that Justice Wright is biased and not fit to wear the judicial ermine. A Letter Was Received by Secretary Bridgman of the Peary Arctic club, from Col. Theodore Roosevelt, who said he was glad Peary discovered the North pole. Tul:: 1,Amo ican sul rought the Ernest and William Knabe com- pany and all questions in dispute be- tween.them have been amicably ad- Jjusted, no Company’ speech in the chamber of deputies, clared the time was com a “w bishops and priests would prefer to do their duty as Frenchmen rather than their duty es Catholies.” and the St. Louis & San Francisco, with its dependent lines, and the Chi- cago, Rock Island & Pacific are to be 1 operated independ. TRIBUTE TO MEMORY OF LATE GOVERHCR UF MINNESOTA. Paid by President Taft, Gov. Hughes and Others. New York, N ocratic’ governor of United States senator frsm Minnesota, and others at a memorial meeting held today at the Broadway tabernacle, this city, under the auspices of the Ameri- can’Scandinavian soclety The audito- rium was packed during the meeting. Goevornor Hughes was the principal speaker. Mr. Taft's eulogy was in the form of a letter, regretting his inabil- ity to attend. He said. in part: “I knew Governor Johnson, valued him highly as a friend, and regarded his promotion to the governorship of a and to national promi- a statesman and citizen, as great nence, one of the best evidences of the equal ity of opportunit; this country, an ability position ety to be among us. SUCCESSOR TO MR. FYLER. Gov. Weeks Asked to Appeint Mem- ber of Brotherhood of Locometive Firemen. New Haven, Nov. 28.—At a meeting Locomotiva Firemen here today a letter was sent to Governor Weeks, asking that he appoint a member of the brotherhood to the place on the raiiroad commis- sion left vacant by the death of Com- It not disposed to appoint a mefber of the brotherhood they asked that he name a member of some of the other rcilroad organ- of the Brotherhood of missioner Fyler. izations. Clihton B. Fis| San Antonio, Tex., Nov. 28.—Clinton editor and theatri- cal manager, son of General Clinton B. fisk university at in bed in the St. Anthony hotel today. He He was He was former- ly city editor of the New York Journal and later of the Chicago Examiner. He then beeame connected with Keich and enterprises. A Antonio to B. Fisk, newspaper Fisk, founder of Nashville, Tenn., found dead had been ill only a few d a native of St. Louls. Proctor's theatrical vear ago he came to San engage in newspaper work. His mother, and a sister live in New York. ving in London. Col. John R. Webster. now pl Reidsville, N. C., Nov. 28—Col. John R. Webster, soldier and publicist, and for many years editor and publisher of Webster's Weekly, which he found- ed, died today of paralysis at the age of 64. He served in the legislature. Rhode Island Not a “Gretna Green” Next Thursday. —By the opera- ¥y passed at the last general assembly, Providence and the rest of Rhode Isiand will drop the application “Gretna Green” and young for speedy and quiet marriages after next lose: the -~ opportunity iples Thursday. provides that marriag legally become effective until five days after they have been obtained. Th it is thought, will serve as a festrain- ing influence. local marriage records alone wiil In substance, the new act the new act. Suspected Express Robber * Proves Alibi. Detroit, Nov. 25.—James Wilson, alias Samuel Spencer, held here on the supposition that he was implicated in the robbery of $14,000 from the di pot express office in Niagars Falls, Ont., three weeks ago, has been cleared of that supicion. It was learned to- day that he was serving time in Cen- tral prison, Toronto, at the (ime of | trict. the robbery Boy Fell from Freight Train New Haven, Nov was seen to fall into West river to- day as the train was crossing the The police dragged the river to trestle. during the afternoon. but failed find the body of the supposedly drown ed boy. To Celebrate Opening of Hague Palace of Peace. The Hague, Nov. 2 der consideration for the hal 1913, General Assault Pi it in New Jersey against [ Premier Briand of France, in a The Property of the Rock Island Holding company Is to be divided, it negotiations now under wag, succeed, | government troops was inevitable, ov. 28.—Tribute to- the men.ory of John A. Johnson, late dem- Minnesota, was paid by President Taft, by Governor Hughes, by Charles A. Towne, former that we have had in of the fact that high character, earnest endeavor and great v and intelligence will enable a man to raise himself form the humblest a leader Mrs. Clinton B. Fisk His widow, May Isbell Fisk, is an actress tinez, who is ers as jured at the bullfight today by the last bull brought into the arena. is a_ picador just member of the troupe of Rudoifo Gou ano, who ago. licenses cammot It is pelieved that the be reduced 500 next year as a result of the fallen steed say that Martinez m: attending private functions, President Thompson by —One of three boys stealing a ride on a freight train with pulp_wood, at Rousss Point, and customs Iuspectors. All were ar- Plans are un- of a {140 Morses Cremated in great international exhibition here in to were U. 8 MARINES_PROBABLY ASHORE Replies when Inquiries on Managua, the Capital of » Nicaragua, will Follow b On Nicaraguan Territory, but Washington Gives Evasi are Made—Unofficial Ad- vices Reach National Capital Representative of the ‘Washington, Nov. 28.—The Nicarag- uan insurgents are now engaged in what is expected to be the final grap- ple with the Zelayan forces, according to unofficial advices tonight Salvator Castrillo, the representative here of the Nicaraguan insurrectionary forces. The advices indicate that fight- ing is in progress both at Rama and Greytown and that & general assault on Managua, the capital, will follow. aching ‘Muaitions of War for Estrada. The arms and ammunition landed early this week from the Norwegian steamer Utslein are believed now to be in the hands of the de- | and prompt use of them by Estrada's forces s pointed out tonight that it would re- quire less than three days to transport the munitions from Blueflelds, where the Utstein landed them, to Rama, and that as soon as his compatriots were supplied immediate insurrectionist: expected. Senor Castrillo conflict with the Probable Landing of Marine: The department of state declared to- night that it had received no advices of any kind from Nicaragua. quiries as to the landing of marines on Nicaraguan evasive replies, but ihese were such as All in- territory were met with to give cise to the belief that some force has been put ashore to protect American interests and to reconnoiter. Just how large this force may be or Insurrectionary Farty—Munitions for Insurgents. contributions how long it may be intended to be kep¥ there could not even be gussed. Liberal Contributions to the Reveolus tionary Cause New Orleans, La., Nov. 28—Li to the revolutl Nicaragua have been made b} men_ of that country, ace ing to Mr. Sussman, consular sentative of General Estrada at New Orleans. Mr. Sussman sald that induse - trial and commercial interests of Nicw aragua had been taxed extortionately by President Zelaya. “There have been many instances of petty, Injustice and_extortion,” said Mry Sussman. “Near Managua there is & little lagooni_in which Indian wome: have been wont from time immemori to wash their clothes. One day official proclamation was Issued sta that a company would charge the woms en a comparatively large sum a day fo the privilege of using this water. Pa: ment as demanded was made, becau there Was no other availabie wat supply. Gunboat Princeton Sailed for Nicaraw gua. Seattle, Wash,, Nov. 28.—The gune boat Princeton, Commander C. H. Hayes, sailed from the Bremerton navy yard today for Nicaragua, where she will join the gunboat Vicksburg, which is now at Corinto. The Princeton will call at San Francisco to take on ame= munition and stores, ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION ON PARIS HOTEL STEPS. Algerian Shot and Wounded Gene: Dangerously | Verand. Paris, Nov. 28.—An individual, be- lieved to be insane, and having an im- aginary grievance against the war department, shot and dangerously wounded General Verand today on the steps of the Hotel Continental as the general was emtering the hotel to at- tend a banquet. The man was over- powered and placed under arrest. Later it was learned that he mistook General Verand for General Brun, the | minister of war, The attempted assassination created a sensation, It occurred a few mo- ter President Fallieres left the Hotel Bristol nearby where he was calling on King Manuel. As four shots rang out, the people and policemen in the stredts first thought that it was an attempt_mgainst the life of the president of the republic or the king of Portugal. Hundreds ran in the direction of the shots and several of the officers sprang upon General Ve- rand’s assailant, who proved to be an Algerian. He was overpowered with difficulty. and was found to be a per- fect walking battery of revolvers and dagger: General Verand received bullets in the meck and forehead. MME. STEINHEIL NOT ALLOWED IN LONDON HOTEL. on Learning Her Identity, Requested Her to Vacal London, Nov. 28.—Mme. Steinheil, who was recently acquitted in Paris on the charge of murdering her husband, arrived at London today. She traveled under the name of Mme. Dupont. The woman evaded the crowd of waiting newspaper reporters and p eeded to a hotel. Traced to this place, she de- clined to see anybody, and the man- ager of the hotel, upon learning her identity, requested her to leave. She took a train at Buston station, it is believed for Liverpool Buoy Tender Picked up Fishing Launch on Frying Pan Shoals. Wilmington, N. C.. Nov. 28.—The U, S. buoy tender Wistaria, which rived today for coal, reports that yes- terday on Frying Pan shoals she picked up a fishing launch feet long, six feet heam, with power ment and contalning a valise with un- derclothing, two suits of oilskins and & chart showing th st from Cape Henry to Cape Lookout. The only evidence of ownership Is a coat from the uniform of a street car conductor 1s and a shirt bearing the init B. L. It is believed by the crew of the buoy tender that the oc: of the boat were lost off this ¢ Bullfighter Seriously Injured at Mexico City Sunday. . nuel Mar- bullfight- was seriously in- Mexico Cit “Ajujota: Martine pain from nd a was serjously hurt a year The pic thrown from his s beneath rn gored tonight Unusual Compliment to American Am- b dor in Mexico. Mexico City, No Breaking a precedent long since established of not Diaz today attended a dinner tendered to American Ambassador David E Governor Guillerm Landay Escandon of the federal dis- The presence of President Diaz at the dinner is considered here to be an unusual compliment to the Ameri- Into | can ambassador, who will retire from office next Tuesday. Immigration Inspector Found Six Chi- namen Hidden on Canal Boat. Plattsburg, N. Y., No ~8ix Chi- nese hidden in a canul boat loaded were found tonight V.. by immigration rested, together with the captain of the boat, Otio Petersen. who i charg. ed with' smuggling Chinése into thig country. Kansas City, Mo., Nov. ), In celebration of the opening of | gred mnd forty horses were Reladecareagey, ; ¢ ? tonight in a livery stable which burned Two of the animals ound. h class driving horses which 'LET ROCKEFELLER DEFINE HIS CHRISTIAN POSITION His Most Needed Contribution Now Is Words, Not Money. New York, Nov. 28.—John D. Rocke~ feller's most needed contribution to pe- ligion, according to the Rev. Dr. Og= car Haywood of this city, is words, not money. Such an expression of his, ywood contends, would do more than anything else to equalize relig ious differences and establish a broa bond of brotherhood. “Rockefeller has the brain of Caesa and unlimited moral influence,” saifl the clergyman during his sermon at the Church of the Covenant today. “Then let our most conspicuous man of wealth define his position with refs erence to evangelical Christisnity. For one, T would awalt with confidence his answer, “He is the founder of a scientifio university which proposes to substie tute scientific, speculative philosophles and scientific hypothesis for the sim= ple religion of faith, creating an aris tocracy of scholars’ and accentuatin the imaginary gulf between the ricl and the poor. Now let him make th contribution of one hundred words te the world's religious literature.” STREET DUEL BETWEEN TWO ARKANSAS WOMEN, One Stabbed Over the Heart Killed—Both Prominent. Bradford, Ark, Nov. 28.—In a street duel with knives at Alicia near hers today Miss Nora Owens was stabbed over the heart and killed by Miss Stel- la_Belk Both young women were prominent In the town and for some time had been bitter enemies. When they met on the street today they began slash= ing at one another with knives. Miss Owens received a wound near the heart which proved fatal within & few minutes. Miss Belk, who was on- ly slightly injured, was arrested. Fund for the Pensioning of Episcopal Clergymen at 64. New York, Nov. 28.—Announcement was made from the pulpit of St. George's church today by the pastor, Rev Dr. J. J. Wilkins, that a gift of $50,000 has been received toward the $5.000,000 fund being raised to pension biscopal clergymen at the age of 64 years, or sooner if they are disabled. The name of the donbr was not made known, but he is a man living in the middle’ west. Thus far $ been collected for the fund its origin at the general confer Richmond two years ago. Laymen's Missionary Mesting at Hart ford. Hartford, Conn., Nov. 28.—The gece ond day's ing of the layman's mis= slonary mov nt was addressel today by Ar Shipman of this ir of Boston and Vork. general sece The sessions Monday an@ place, Dr. T. & IO Whi retary of the will continue Tuesdiy movement, through American Union Telephone Co. Sold. Harrisburg, Pa., Nov. 28.-—4An- nouncement was made here today that the American Union Telephone com- pany, which controls practically all of the ‘independent telephone business in the state outside of Philadelphia and the territory of the Pittsburg & Alle- gheny Co, of Pittsburg, has been pur~ chased by, the new Continental phone and Telegraph company of New York. Foreign Riders in Six Day Bike Race. New York, Nov. 28.—Among the pas- 5 who arrived today on board the steamer La Touraine from Havre were Cara Pexzl and Cunilolo, Italian oy= clists; Emil and Leon Georget, French cyclists; Rutt, the German ' cyclists Stol, the Dutch rider, and two others who_ will compete in t six day race soon to be held in Madison Squape Garden. Placed in Jail for Safe Keeping. Roanoke, Va., Nov. 28, —~Howard Lit- tle, convicted at Grundy yesterday of murdering Mrs. Betsy Justis and five of the George Mendows family near. Hurley, Buchanan county, tember, and wentenced 1o ) electricity Jan. 7, wus brought to Ros~ noke tonight and placed in the Roanoke Jall_for safe keeping Severe Blizard in Texas. Dalhart, Tex., Ni 28.—The panhandle s in the grip of the est blizzard of the year tonight. . ling about mj ey ace ' Y Ak i 2%