The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 12, 1895, Page 1

R — VOLUME LXXVIIL—NO. 165 SAN FRANCISCO, TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 12, 1895. PRICE FIVE CENTS, TURMOIL. IN TURKEY, Lawlessness of the Kurds Increased by the Sul- tan's Action. DISREGARD AUTHORITY. Strong Forces Will Have to Be Used to Suppress Anarchy in Eastern Provinces. MORE TROUBLE FOR THE PORTE. While the Demands of the Powers Are Increased Warships Are Assembling. CONSTANTINOPLE, TurkEY, Nov. 11.— The lawlessness of the Kurds in the East- ern provinces has grown measurably since the demands for reforms were made upon the Sultan by Great Britain, France and Russia. The Sultan’s very evident incli- nation to refuse to grant the demands, or at least to defer giving a definite answerto the representatives of the powers, en- couraged the Kurds to believe that the Sultan tacitly pported them in their attacks upon the Armenians. Color has belief by the action of the ng good service decorations ral officials who were notoriously in favor of exterminating the Armenians and who gave their sanction to the massacres that h i key to the verge of dis- membe: The Kt tude s have assumed such an atti- ard to all authority that it is believed here that the officials are now less to stop them from continuing ing and pillaging. m the Eastern provinces show ion of anarchy is such that force will have to be em- progress at all is to be made 1st the Kurds. The Porte apparently tands this fact, for it is announced at 120,000 troops will be sent 1st the Kurds. Should the latter offer esistance it is doubtful if even this force would be sufficiently strong to cope with the Kurds, whose intimate knowledge of the mountainous country would stand tl od stead in opposing the Turk- ish troops. spite of the bad ncial condition of the Government, which is now in arrears inthe pay of the reserves aiready called t has been decided to summon more ice. It is doubtful if the scheme can be effected unde to-day t Government’s oing to the scarcity of money, but at any rate the attempt will be made owing to the continued demand of the powers that Porte restore order forthwith. es of the ravages committed by the s continue to be received here. It is hat in Erzeroum and Sivas whole have been devastated by ths ding Kurds. A traveler, who has at Trebizond from F roum, states that when he was approaching t he met 300 women, who, 1n their extremit t before bim and implored 1g that their husbands, s had been killed and were no males of their race who save them from either dishonor or he revolt of the Druie Hauran is F: ng a most se s aspect. The agi- tation against the authorities is extending, nd the rebels are gaining many accessions. An official - dispateh that has been made public saysthat thanks to the energetic ures that have been taken by the Im- perial officials, the disturbances and re- volts which occur in certain parts of Asia Minor, and which had their origin in the seditious intrigues of Armenian agitators, bave been partly subdued. The seditious intrigues of Armenian agitators have been everywhere sup- pressed, and order restored in all the dis- tricts which were recently the scene of the riots and conflicts. Measures have been taken to insure that peace will be maintained. It is stated that Bahri Pasha will be appointed to the command of the troops in the Saitoun district. Bahri Pasha was formerly Vali of Van, but was dismissed from that office in consequeuce of the representations by Sir Philip Currie, the British Embassador, that he was in a good measure responsible for the outrages com- mitted on the Armenians in that district. That his removal was made against the in- clination of the Sultan is a matter of com- mon knowledge and his Majesty took the earliest opportunity to show that he ap- proved of his acts as Vali. A day or so ago Babri was decorated by the Sultan for the good services he had rendered the Government, and now comes the evidently well-founded report that he will be given an important command of troops nomi- nally empioyed to protect the Armenians. Mr. Hampson, the British Vice-Consul, has appointed twenty persons to resume the distribution of relief at Sassoun. SPEECH. It Is Evidently Pleasing to the Papers of Germany and Austria. BERLIN, GerMaxY, Nov. 11.—The lead- ing newspapers of Berlin comment upon 1he speech delivered by Lord Salisbury at the Lord Mayor's banquet in London as follow: The Vossiche Zeitung says: Lord Salis- bury’s speech is fres from optimism, but it iscalculated to raise the deep-sunken hopes of a peaceful solution of the con- fusion in the East. The National Zeitung says: Without any attempt at deception in regard to the dangers of the position, the speech still has a pacifying effect. The Kreuz Zeitung says: We are glad 0 hear a reliable expression of the solidar- ity of the powers. The Reichshote says: We sincerely re- joice to find a statesman expressing the idea of united Christendom gathered to protect civilized peace. The North German Gazette says: The speech proves the uncommon skill of diplomatic language, and speaks of the future in a manner leaving 1t open to all possibilities, as a statesman ought to do, Hot knowing what eventualities may arise. S AS TO SALISBUKY'S The Lokal Anzeiger says: The speech | been dispatched to other garrisons. deserves decided attention, because it re- duces to proper proportions the excessive fears which are disauieting Europe. The Deutsche Tages-Zeitung says: “There are two sides to Lord Salisbury’s speech. One slides over the East Asia question, while the other menaces the Sultan in a style that is calculated to encourage the Armenians.” Tue_ Volks-Zeitung says: “‘The speech contains a serious threat. Great Britain contemplates the possibility of the powers separating, and it is determined to bring :{bout a bloody decision if the Triple Al- i{ance continue its policy of non-interven- ion.” fl\'lENNA‘ Avstria, Nov. 11.—The Neue Freie Presse says that Lord Salisbury’s words will reassure everybody but the Sultan. ANT WATERS. Warships of Several Nations Now Being Sent. WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 11. — An additional step looking to the preserva- tion of American life and interests in Tur- key was taken by the Navy Department to-day. At a late hour this afternoon Secretary Herbert ordered the San Fran- cisco, which is now at Marseilles, to Alex- andretta. Admiral Selfride was tele- graphed at Havre to-day to proceed at once to Marseilles and fly his flag over the San Francisco, relieving Admiral Kirkland, who will return to the United States. The Marblehead is already at Mercine, which is only a few hours’ sail from Alexandretta. The two vessels will doubtless be sufficient to represent the American Government in Turkish waters, but if more are needed they can be quickly dispatched there. PARIS, Fraxce, Nov. 11.—The Figaro says that three French warships have left Cannes for Turkish waters. ROME, Iravy, Nov. 11.—The Italian squadron, which has been ordered into Levant waters, will consist of the cruiser Etna (flagship) and the gunboats Vulturno and Sebastiano Veniero. The Etna car- ries twenty-four guns of various calibers, the Vulturno twelve and the Sebastiano Veniero seven. g s T INTY OF TROUBLE FOR TURKEY e ORDERED TO LE PL. Embassadors of the Powers Renew De- mands Upon the Porte. LONDON, ExG., Nov. 11.—A dispatch to the Globe from Constantinople says that a conference of the Embassadors of the powers was held on Saturday, at which it was decided to renew in still stronger lan- guage the demands upon tae Porte regard- ing the state of affairs in the province of Anatolia. In making the fresh demand the powers will insist upon knowing what measures are to be taken to restore order. A dispatch to the Standard from Con- stantinople, which will be published in the morning, says that the Sultan con- | tinues to be much perturbed by the con- | dition of affairs in Arabia, which is the | most vulnerate point in the empire. News | has been received of a conflict between | Turkish troops and Arabs near Zenha, in | which thirty men were killed. The last | batch of troops sent to Arabia were com- peiled to debark at Port Said and wait for five days, owing to a lack of funds to pay the Suez canal dues. CANADK STOLE h MARCH Vessels on the Great Lakes Much More Formidable Than Expected. Revenue Cutters Constructed Manner to Be Available as Cruisers. in a GAVE BYRNES MONEY. Gambler Schaeffer Testified That He Bribed the Ex-Chief. A PERCENTAGE ON KENO. For Fifteen Months the New York Police Official Received His Share. EMPLOYED NO GO-BETWEENS. Some Sensational Testimony That Was Withheld From the Lexow Committee. NEW YORK Y., Nov. 11.—Christian W. Schaeffer testified before the Commis- sioner of Accounts this afternoon that he had given ex-Superintendent of Police Thomas Byrnes a quarter of the receipts of a keno game which he ran at 723 Broad- way. The witness also swore under oath that his partner bad informed him that he had paid blackmail to ex-Fire Commis- sioner Scannell, who at the time, it was said by the witness, had just been let out of prison and went around to gambling- houses collecting tribute from the proprie- tors. The name of ex-Police Inspector Me- Laughlin was also dragged in by the wit- ness, who swore that he had paid him pro- tection money. Schaeffer did not testify readily. At one time he caused ascene by remarking, “Why, Byrnes came as regu- larly after his money as the landlord.” He first met Byrnes about 1872 or 1873, Hehad just been made captain of the Fif teenth Precinct. The witness said: “He passed by one night when I wason the stoop and said: ‘You seem to be presump- tuous. You’re keepingopen here in a way that I don’t like. I want to let you know that T am king here.” Then he told Byrnes he would see him in & day sr two. Schaeffer went to see Police Commissioner Nichols, whom he knew, and Nichols told him that he would tell Byrnes that if he closed Schaeffer up he would have to close up every house in the precinct. He did not teil Byrnes what Nichols said. Later he saw Byrnes and told him that he would give him a quarter of the profits from a keno game that he was running. Byrnes made no objections and he gave him his quarter. He met Byrnes personally and paid him. He gave him between $2000 and $3000. He paid him as long as he ran the keno game, which was not so very many months. “Did he come regularly 2"’ “Well,” said the witness, ‘““he came as regularly as the landlord.” There was no go-between, and he thought that Byrnes was the only police official with whom there was no go-be- tween. He ran the keno game fifteen months and paid Byrnes regnlarly. When he stopped the keno game he had to pay the police for allowing him to run his other games. He was in the gambling business twenty or twenty-five years and he paid the captains in nearly all the pre- cincts in which he ran games. The police captain who did not want money was a rarity. He mentioned the names of three OTTAWA, Ost., Nov. 1l—Another | cause has arisen which may lead to inter- | national trouble between the United States | and England. Considerable attention has | been attracted lately to the question of | the right of the United States Government | to construct gunboats in the great lakes, it being claimed that by the treaty of 1817 | neither the United States nor Canada should build vessels stronger than was absolutely necessary for the regular reve- nue service. But inquiry on the part of | the United States authorities has shifted | the boot to another leg, and some of the | most sensational discoveries have been | made in the report of Commander Wake- | man. The investigation shows that not only has the Canadian Government been building vessels many times stronzer than those used in the regalar revenue service, but of sufficient strength and size to be ranked as cruisers. This late discovery shows a very clear piece of negligence on the part of the United States authorities on the great lakes. The true facts of the case have been sent to Washington and it is ex- pected that action will be taken immedi- ately. The following description of one of the new vessels has been sent to the Navy Department and clearly leaves no doubt but that Canada has violated the treaty. The Constance and her sister ships have the following dimensions: Length over all, 125 feet; beam, 10 feet 6 inches; depth of hold, 11 feet 3 inches; draught, 9 feet 6 inches. Bat it is the following details which the Federal authorities say isa breach of the treaty: All the vessels have extra heayy steel plates and steel top sides. On the main deck the house and engine coverings are of steel as well as the protected turtle deck forward. The coal bunkers are car- ried along the side in order to protect both boilers and engines. They are armed wiih quick-firing guns, one aft and one forward, while others may be placed into position at short notice, The most formidable weapon, however, and one which in itself is sufficient to class the vessels as cruisers, is the fact that, in addition to the other powerful methods of protection, each is provided with a formid- able ram bow, and experts pronounce these rams as being especialiy strongly made and well backed, as if for heavy service. The authorities here refuse to make any statements in regard to whether the treaty has in way been broken, but in diplomatic circles it is expected that serious conse- quences are sure to arise before the mat- ter is settled. Enqglish Troops for Africa. LONDON, ExG., Nov. 1l.— An unex- pected order was received at Devonport | this evening tor a detachment of troops to prepare to embark from Liverpool on No- vember 16 for the gecld coastof Africa, where they will join the expedition that will be sent against the King of Asbantee. It is understood thata similar order has police captains who did not send to him for money. Witness gave the names of a couple of wardmen who had collected money from him for their captains. Ex-Inspector McLaughlin had sent for him one time and told him he wanted money. McLaughlin got a check for $600 and $100 besides. The police often got half of what he made. Witness said that his partner, Jackman, told him he had paid ex-Fire Commissioner Scannell $100, as collector for police blackmail. Commissioner of Accounts Terry then read a letter addressed to Schaeffer dated | December 15, 1894, asking him as a friend not to give his testimony, as it would be bad for the writer, and to leave the city until matters were settied. The letter also cays: “Do not hesitate to ask for money if you are in need.” The letter was signed “H. 8. P.”, P. 0. box 1146. The witness said that he had received the letter about the time the Lexow com- mittee was at work. He said that he had acted on the suggestion and gone out of town. When he returned he tried to dis- cover who had sent it. He used every means consistent with a quiet inquiry, but failed to find theauthor. The witness said that he had trouble at 1166 Broadway. A man who had run up against his game quit $920 loser, and complained to Williams. Williams sent for the witnessand he turned over $700 of the $920 to the captain. That was the only time he had ever paid any money direct to Williams. He said that when' the police wanted to make believe that the gambling joint was called he got the tip in advance and put the parapher- nalia on the roof, and when they called the the rooms were vacant. The Jordan to whom he referred in his testimony was Superintendent Jordan. He said that Byrnes’ share of the keno game was be- tween $200 and $400 a month. The investigation then adjourned. WAS NOT THE aBSCONDER. Christian Reis Jr. on the Way Home After an Unjust Arrest. NEW YORK, N.Y., Nov.1l.—Among the passengers who arrived to-day on the Pacific Mail steamer Newport from Colon was Christian Reis Jr. Reis was a through passenger for San Francisco. He sailed from this port on October 21 by the Colum- bian line steamer Alliance and on his arrival at Colon was arrested on a warrant for grand larceny issued by the New York {ml: Reis’ description “closely resem- bled that of Joseph I&is. who obtained by fraud wartches and diamonds to the value of $20,000. His arrest was by order of the United States Consul at Colon. There were doubts as to the identification of the prisoner, but Reis was kept in con- finement and sent on board the Newport. Shortly before_the steamer sailed a cable- gram was received to discharge Reis, who decided at the last moment to return to New York to investigate. Mt T Reduced to One Cent. CHICAGO, TLL., Nov. 11.—Following the example of the Tribune, the Times-Herald and Inter Ocean this morning make the | an HE (ANT (uive Real S f Ti HATE ALL AMERICANS. Spaniards in Cuba Do Not Attempt to Conceal: Their Wrath. BLOODSHED MAY ENSUE. Officers Applaud the Ruffianly Tactics Shown Toward Strangers. CORRESPONDENTS IN DANGER. Newspaper Men to Be Secretly Put to Death Whenever Their Identity Is Known. BOSTON, Mass., Nov. 11.—A dispatch to a morning paper from Havana brings the intelligence that each day the feeling of hatred against Americans in Cuba is growing stronger, and that unless things take a different course bloodshed will en- sue. The Spanish in every possible man- ner show their hatred and contempt for CHRIS SLIPS DOWN THE GREASED POLE. announcement on their editorial pages | that the price of the papers in the city will hereafter be reduced to 1 cent per copy. The Inter Ocean only makes the bare announcement, but the Times-Herald claims its increased circulation was the cause of the Tribune’s’ action. The an- nouncement was also made in the Evening Journal that the price of that paper begin- ning to-day woulg be 1 cent. This leaves the Lvening Post the cnly 2-cent English daily newspaper in Chicago. HELD UPTHE IGHTAGENT Two Robbers Secured Twenty Thousand Dollars From Wells, Fargo & Co. They Entered the Office at the Colorado Springs Depot and Secured the Booty. COLORADO SPRINGS, Coro., Nov. 11.— A most daring and successful hold-up took Ppiace at the Santa Fe depot here to-night, and for a second time within a few months the Wells-Fareo Express Company is minus a small-sized fortune, owing to rob- beries in this vicinity. The Chicago Limited of the Santa Fe, due here at 9:42, pulled in and out on time, and after its departure the night agent busied himself as customary for a time on the platform arranging matters for a later train. When he entered the express office, which is located at one end of the depot, he was suddenly confronted by six-shooters in the hands of two men, who ordered him to throw his hands up, and then commanded him to open the safe. Both requests were complied with. The robbers then rifled the safe, securing some $20,000, and then disappeared. Be- yond the fact that both the men were small, no clew to their identity is known at present. The nignt agent’s name was Kraut., A package containing $15,000, which was not in the safe, was first secured by the rob- bers. After Kraut opened the safe an- other package of $5000 was taken, but the agent succeeded in keeping $35,000 from them by claiming that the robbers had everything. The money was in currency and was in transit to the Cripple Creek gold camp. After taking the money the robbers ordered Kraut to get into a bed and cover up hishead. When he looked out after a few minutes they had disap- peared, leaving no clew whatever. The Sheriff is out with the county blood- hounds, but there is nothing to distinguish the trail of the robbers. ——— CHECKED BY THE POLICE. Zatey Parsons and Herr Most Kept Within Proper Bounds. CHICAGO, ILL., Nov. 11.—To an audi- ence of 2000 sympathizers in the West Twelfth Street Turner Hall Herr Most and Lucy Parsons to-night spoke of the mem- ory of the dead anarchists and denounced the police. But their language was kept from being too inflammable by the pres- ence of 200 bluecoats under Inspector Shea, who occupied a prominent place on the speaker’s platform. Mrs. Parsons was the first speaker, and she devoted the first half of her talk to a review of the incidents connected with the Haymearket massacre. Only once did she approach the danger line when she said: “I would rather be consigned to the bot- tomless pitts of hell than walk the golden streets of heaven with Judge Gary.” Inspector Shea tapped her on the shoul- der and commanded her to cease uttering such language. There was a great com- motion in the audience, but Chairman Oliver quieted the people with a few judi- cious words. all Americans, and every opportunity they get openly insult them. This feeling is very strong among the Spanish soldiers, and they are constantly on the alert to get into a quarrel as a pre- text for attacking an American. Their officers do not even make the least effort to stop them from going to excess; in fact, secretly at present, they rather applaud such actions. A prominent American planter states that it would be folly for any American to wander around from the densely peopled streets of Havana after dark, as they would surely fall the victim of some Spanish bullet, while even in the thickly crowded streets he is constantly fronted with in- sult, so that if he is the least disposed to fight he is soon engaged in a quarrel, usually with fatal results. The feeling against American news- paper correspondents is so strong that if the fact were known even the highest au- thority on the island would be unable to save them. Butthat it is so meant that they would be sentenced by court-martial to be shot, but their death would be com- passed in some secret manner without the possibility of any blame being attached to the authorities themselves. The American residents are complaining of the apathy of the authorities at Wash- ington, as none of the other foreigners are subjected to molestation, but the Span- iards doubtless think that the United States Government will not take the trouble to defend its citizens. S S DEFEAT OF 1NSURGENTS. An Account of Spanish Victories From Spanish Sources, HAVANA, Cusa, Nov.11.—A dispatch from Remedios states that the column of Colonel Palancas had an engagement with and dispersed about 300 rebels commanded by Gonzales Jimipez and Vitia Portal at Loma Puriol. The fight lasted an hour and a half. The troops sustained no loss, but several rebels were killed or wounded. A Santa Clara dispatch says that Lieu- tenant-Colonel Brull's column has com- pletely dispersed a band of 200 rebels led by Socorro, Espinosa and Garcia. The fighting took place near Mordazo. The troops have captured rebel camps at Ma- cagnal, in the Guayabo Mountains, inflict- ing heavy losses on the insurgents. Thir- ty-five horses and a quantity of arms, medicines and munitions were captured. The column commanded by Colonel Ari- zon has routed about 300 rebels under Ber- mudez and Alzarez on the La Rosa plan- tation and captured their camp, together with arms, ammunition and provisions. The fighting lasted two hours. Many re- bels were wounded. A dispatch from Sancti Spiritus says it is reported there that Maximo Gomez's band is encamped on a farm known as La Refoma. Troops have been dispatched to the place. THE SCUTTLING - OF SHIPS. Premature Disclosures Prevent the New. foundland Police From Prosecuting Offenders. ST. JOHNS, N. F., Nov. 11.—Not for vears has anything created as much ex- citement in this island as the recent dis- closures in regard to the scuttling of ships in Newfoundland waters. The police are indignant at the premature disclosures, as they are unable to cope with difficulty owing to the fact that the suspects have all been given ample warning by some unknown person who must be high in the Government, as the secret had not got beyond the anthorities. It is claimed that a syndicate, in which some of the most prominent men of the island are inter- ested, is responsible for the outrages and the cruiser Flona is being rapidly fittea out to arrest out-post agents of the syndi- cate, while the houses of those suspected in this city are being watched to prevent the suspects from escaping by steamer. The developments promise to be highly sensational. o Sofe DISAPPEARED AFTER ACQUITTAL. Young Hanson, Tried as a Whitecapper, Sup- posed to Have Become a Victim of Negroes. PARIS, Tex., Nov. 11.—R. H. Hanson, a young man residing in Delta County, was tried and acquitted in court here last week of being connected with the organized bard of whitecappers in that eounty, or having anything to do with the burning of the ne- gro church in the Glory neighborhood by them several months ago. Immediately after his acquittal he de- parted for home, but he never reached there, and his disappearance is as strange as if the earth had opened and swallowed him. His people were here to-day in search of him. Foul play is feared, as many negroes thronged the courtroom during the trial who were forced to flee from that section auring the whitecaps’ reign of terror sorue months ago. The verdict was universally disapproved by the negroes, who swore vengeance. A e RIOTS AT A CEMETERY. Trouble Caused by Pronouncing a Bene- diction at an Atheist’s Funeral. PRAGUE, Bouemia, Nov. 11.—A man named Czizek, a member of the Omladina, a secret revolutionary society that was broken up by the authorities some months ago, was released from prison a few days ago under amnesty granted by Emperor Francis Joseph to all political prisoners in Bohemia. Shortly after his release he committed suicide, and his funeral, which took place to-day, was made the occasion of riotous demonstrations. A great crowd, estimated to number 10,000 persons, gathered at the cemetery and tried to pre- vent the pronouncing of the benediction over the remains, because Czized had been an atheist. The police, who were present in strong force, intervened to maintain order, whereupon they were set upon by the crowd and a serious fight occurred. A large number of rioters were wounded. e ATTACKED IN JERUSALEM. Missionaries Escaped, but Some of Their Servants Were Killed. LONDON, Exa., Nov. 11.—Mr. Dickson, the British Consul at Jerusalem, has in- formed the Government that a mob has attacked the mission at Nablous, thirty- three miles north of Jerusalem. The mis- sionaries escaved, but some of their servants were killed. The Hon. M. H. Herbert, the British Charge d’Affaires at Constanti- nople, as soon as he learned of the affair, made a protest to the Porte, which at once telegraphed the Vali at Jerusalem to pro- tect the missionaries in every way. HISSES FOR DUNRAVEN, The Indignation Extended to the Floor of the Mew York Stock Exchange. Ex-Commodore Smith and C. Oliver Iselin Were Enthusiastically Cheered. I\GE\V YORK. N.Y., Nov.11.—The in- dignation prevailing in yachting circles in this country against Lord Dunraven over his actions in his futile attempt to win the America cup extended to the floor of the New York Stock Exchange this morning and the name of Lord Dunraven was loudly hissed while cheers were given for ex-Commodore James D. Smith and C. Oli- ver Iselin for the stand they have taken in the matter. Before the opening of the Exchange members gathered about in small numbers on the floor and discussed the question, and strong were the terms used denuncia- tory of Lord Dunraven. About 11:30 o’clock,when ex-Commodore Smith appeared upon the floor of the Ex- change, he was surrounded by a large number of prominent brokers, who shook him by the hand and commended him tor his rebuke to the English Earl. Business was suspended for the time. Suddenly Broker R. H. Halstead in stentorian tones shouted, ‘What’s the matter with Com- modore Smith?"’ A thousand voices vociferously replied, “He’s all right.” Then some one yelled, “What's the mat- ter with C. O. Iselin?” and in thundering tones the assemblage assured themselves that he was all right, too. The health of Commocore Smith and C. O. Iselin was then proposed, and the applause in re- sponse made the famous building tremble. At this period some one on the floor called out: “What's the matter with Dun- raven?”’ There was a mighty storm of hisses for a reply, which clearly showed the contempt of the members of the New York Stock Exchange for the Earl of Dan- raven. A special to the Herald from Boston says: The feeling here against Dunraven is bitter, and it is the almost unanimous opinion of every yachtsman that he should be expelled from the New York Yacht Club. His charges no one believes, and even Dunraven’s friends here say that his conduct cannot be understood. Boston yachtsmen will uphold the Defender people in refusing to again meet Dunraven in a match. A prominent yachtsman here says that Howard Gould should not sail Iis twenty-rater Niagara in any race Dun- raven’s twenty-rater Audrey may enter in British waters. e MAY NOW BE COMPROMISED. There Is a Prospect of a Speedy Settlement of the Sensational Colt-Van Alen Scandal, PROVIDENCE, R. 1., Noy. 11.—There is a probability that the Coit-Van Alen case, which has become famous, will be termi- nated at once, for the information was given out from a reliable source to-day that within the week efforts wonld be made to prevent any further develop- ments, as both parties had by mutual con- sent agreed to hush up matters. It is claimed that a very influential man who is a warm friend of both Colonel and Mrs. Colt has striven to bring about this condi- tion of affairs, and that it has received the approval of all parties concerned. This rumor is rendered doubly significant ow- ing to the quickness with which the sup- posed strong evidence which Colonel Colt had secured in Vermont was withheld, and among those in a position to know it is claimed that all psrties have agreed to a compromise. SOCIETY AND HORSES, Annual Joint Function at the Madison-Square Garden. OPENED WITHSPLENDOR Most Gorgeous Show Witnessed During the Association’s Existence, WINNERS OF HIGHEST HONORS From All Over the Country Prize Equine Beauties Have Met in Competition, NEW YORK, N. Y., Nov. 11.—Society and the horse opened their annual joint function at Madison - square Garden to- day. During the daylight hours the horse had the best of it, and all eyes were on the tanbark ring. In the evening, however, when all the boxes were filled with hand- some women, brilliantly clad and radi- antly jeweled, and well-groomed men in evening dress, the tanbark was the dullest part of the spectacle. In the eleven years of the National Horse Show Association no such gorgeous opening has been re- corded. For weeks in advance the boxes and most desirable seats have been be- spoken, and such seats as fell into specu- lators’ hands brought fancy prices. The general public has 6500 balcony and gallery seats unreserved, and they were all filled early. The promenade wasa mass of humanity all the evening. The prom- enaders seemed more interested in the ar- ray of fine-lcoking wonien and gorgeons gowns in the boxes than in the horses in the ring. The ladies wore more brilliant colors and more showy gowns than ever before, and the great amvphitheater never before presented a more dazzling appear ance than between the hours of 9 and 11, when the crush was greatest. The entries in the various classes were larger than last year, and the quality of horses exhibited is better. Prize-winners from all over the country, from Canada and from abroad, have met in sharp competition for the blue ribbon. The judges had a difficult task in several classes to-day, and in several cases not all the entries could be shown in the ring at a time with safety. The nominal opening was at 9:30 A. M., but it was not until 2 ». M. that the judg- ing began and society put in an appear- ance. In the first elass the one for horses in harness—there were forty-two entries— Mrs. Weidenthal’s bay mare Spoons got the blue ribbon, H. S. H. Hewland's bay mare Shellac secured second and John 8. Bratton’s Bismont third prize. There was considerable interest in the coaching stal. lions, in which class Oratur, from Mec- Laughlin Brothers, Columbus, Ohio, took first prize. Colonel Lawrence Kip won first and sec- ond prizes in class 18, for roadsters, with Mambrino Belle and Emoleta. In the pairs for light carriage horses John T. Talmage Jr. scored, and in the class for gaited saddle horses General John B. Cas- tleman of Kentucky carried off the hon- ors, riding his mare Dorothy himself. Fred Gebhard’s St. Savior won in the class for thoroughbred stallions and John Arthur’s four-in-hand team defeated com- petitors. Among the most notable ones in the crowd this evening were: Governor Mor- ton, Mrs. Morton and the Misses Morton, General Horace Porter, W. Steward Webb and family, John B. Drexel and party, George Peabody Wetmore, Mrs. W. K, Vanderbilt, Ogden Goelet, John G, Hecksher, George J. Gould, Mrs. Gould, Marion Story, Jordan L. Mott Jr., Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Oliver Ames, W. L. Elkins and party, P. A. Widener, Henry Hilton, William A. Duer. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bronson, William F. Bur- den, C. Oliver Iselin, Mrs. Iselin, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Elliot and John M. Bowers, WHOLEéALER ROBERTS GONE. And the Sheriff Closed His Place on & Big Attachment. NEW YORK, N. Y. Nov. 1l.—Dawnd H. Roberts, wholesale dealer in window= glass at 418 and 420 West Broadway, has disappeared from his place of business and is said to have suddenly sailed for Europe on Saturday last. The Sheriff closed up the place to-day on an attachment for $94,004, which was obtained for the Cham- bers & McKee Glass Company of Pitts- burg, Pa., from which concern Roberts re- ceived the bulk of his glass. The attach- ment was obtained on the ground that Mr. Roberts had defmned from the State with intent, it is alleged, to defraud his creditors. Mr. Roberts made a statement of his affairs in February, 1894, when he claimed to have assets of $142,000 and lia~ bilities of $90,000. In the trade it is- thought that he has a large number of outstanding accounts besides the stock of glass at his store. e e A Chinese Laundryman Shot. CHICAGO, ILL., Nov. 11.—Lui Dock Dun, keeper of a Chinese laundry at Thirty- seventh and Halstead streets. was shot yesterday by a man who said that the Chinaman had assaulted his thirteen-vear- old daughter. The police do not know who the man is, but have assurances from his lawyer that he will surrender himse!f. For Pacific Coast Telegrams see Pages 2, 3 and 4. Fall ‘With its changeable temperature, decaying vegetation and cold stors, is threatening to health. 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