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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
MRS. ROGERS GUILTY OF MURDER.
The Vermont Legislature Must Meet Before
the Law Can Be Carried Out.

Bennington VT, Dec. 22.-The jury before whom
Mary a. Rogers had been trial for three weeks
on the charge of numbering her husband returned
a verdict OF murder in the first degree in the Ben
uington County Court to-day. The verdict carries
in this State the death penalty. which probably
will be pronounced before the court adJOurns for
the present term. The verdict announced at
the opening OF court to-day the jury having de-
liberated all night. Mrs Rogers heard the verdict
with face blanched almost to marble wilderness.
While sentence against Mrs. Rogers is expected
before court adjourns, it will not be carried out
before 1895. the law in Vermont provides that
a session of the Legislature which has the pardon
ing power, must intervene Between sentence of
death and execution. II the death penalty is car
ried out 1t will the first execution in the State
in more than a dozen years. The crime with
which Mrs. Rogers was charged the murder
OF her husband. Marcus II. Rogers. by giving him
chloroform. 1t alleged that she met Rogers
with whom she had been living on pretenCe
OF affecting reconciliation, and, assisted by Leon
Perham and Stella Bates. while embracing Rogers
gave him chloroform. The body was then thrown
into the Wilamoosac River. Love for another
man and desire to get her husbands life insur-
ance with which TO begin housekeeping the
alleged motives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
DRESSER REFUSES TO ANSWER HODGE.
Says That It Might Tend to Incriminate
Him

When the hearing in the Dresser bankruptcy pro-
ceedings was resumed yesterday at the office Of the
referee, Stanley ". Dexter. No. Il Broadway ar
Dresser questioned by J. Aspinwan Hodge.
counsel for Z. B. Whitney. the trustee as to The
whereabouts Of twenty-four bonds Of the United
States Shipbuilding Company, which were part Of
5l6 bonds received by Dresser & Co. At a previous
hearing Mr. Dresser had said he would try to learn
what had become Of the securities The witness
declined 10 answer Mr. Hodges question on the
ground that might tend TO incriminate or degrade
him.
Q.-Did you pledge all the bonds aside from the
seYenty-hve you sold, the seVenty-sx you returned
70 Mr.. Andrews and the ten or twelve you sent to
Providence Al decline answer
Al have not
Q.-Are they subject 10 your order? A-No
o.-Are they subject to Mr. Youngs orderq Al
Decline 70 answer.
Mr.. Dresser also declined TO answer Mr. Hodges
question as 20 whether he had in any way altered
his position with respect 10 the bonds since the
nling Of his petition ia bankruptcy.
You win get answer TO these questions Mr.
Hodge as long reporters present SAID
Herbert Mas. representing Morris ]. Hirsch coun-
sci for Dresser & Co
MT Dressers examination closed the hearing for
the day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
SAYS PICTURE LOOKS LIKE SAILOR.

New-Loudon. Conn. Dec 22.-Two photographs
Of Emil Totrerman the man who is Undar arrest
in New-YOrk in connection with the Martin rur-
der were shown tonight to Captain Charles r
Taylor OF the barge Majestic, and the latter dent-
fed them as striking Hkenesses OF John Anderson.
a sailor formerly in Captain TaylOr's crew. Captain
Taylor said;
Anderson's mastache was not SO long as that
shown in the picture. but the eyes. nose and halr
are the same. On the right side Of AlderS0lS head
there is a scar OF long, Jagged wound, the resrr
Hospital
Captain Taylor further stated that Andersen.
while under rhe influence OF liquor one time told
him that his right name was carl Nilsson
New-Haven Conn. Dec 23-Frank Long ms
night orderly at the New-Haven Hospital who at
tended John Anderson. the sailor. on the barss
Majestic while he was suffering from a wound IN
the head caused by fall the barge, after sx-
aiming two photographs OF Emil TOtternlan, de-
clared that he could see no reSem lance 70 AnGsg-
son in the pictures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
ALIBI FOR ROTTERDAM.
His Counsel Declares It-Ne,p
Evidence, HOueUer.

Additional evidence was obtained YESTERDAY 20
the police against Emil Totterman who was ar
rested for the murder OF Sarah Martin on sundsv
night Frederick z Goldsmith. who was retained
Totterman's counsel said that his client would
be able prove perfect abb and completely clear
himself OF the charge.
Early IN the day Henry GRAY. who had been a
shpmate o. Totterman's on the schooner Fred
2 BelanO. was taken fl custody b. the police %
the Hamilton-ave- station. Brooklyn. witness
When TOtternan arraigned before Corone-
Jackson. Gray told his story. He said Tottern.au
and himself were discharged from the schooner
last Saturday. and he with Totternan when
he was alleged TO have purchased a sweater and
a pair OF shoes at the store Of Meigs & Co. in
Bridgeport They came 70 New-York. he said. on
the 635 O'Clock train on Saturday night and walked
to FOUrteenth-st.. and there. Gray said he Iefe
Totterrnan. and did not see him again until about
two or three hours before Totternan was arrested
He was with Totternan the sailors lodging
house at No. 81 SoUth-st.. when TotJerman was
arrested.
Inspector McCIusky said that the witness had
said that Monday morning, while with ToJtsr-
man he had read the story OF the murder 20 Tot
terman and remarked that IL was funny story
But Totterrnaa did not finch when the story
being discussed The inspector told Coroner Jack
son that he had further proof that Totrerman
was the man wanted. He said he had discovered
that Totterman at a on Sunday rented
room at No 10 South-st. from Louis Bergen. He
a. n the same day. the inspector SAID and went
TO No q Coenties Slip. where he paid for q weeks
room rent in advance.
The Inspector found that after Totter1aan lsf-
the lodging house No 20 South-st- Miss Bergen.
the daughter Of the proprietor, in cleaning up The
room, found the sheets bloody. He made com
nent as TO how the blood these sheets.
He also said that Mr.. Baldwin OF the firm Of
Meigs & Co. Bridgeport, Conn, has positively
identified the shoes left in that store when Tot
terruan purchased new shoes Saturday as thSsa
left BY Totteruan
Coroner Jackson told Totterual that he waS
not compelled TO answer any questions. but Tot
terrnan answered al that were asked hin Ho
pleaded not guilty. and was held without bail 10
await the inquest
Frederick E. Goldsmith OF No. 346 Broadway. Of
the firm OF Sullivan Goldsmith & Engel. has been
retained as counsel for TOtterman- Goldsmith had
A hals-hour conference with the prisoner IN me
TOTnbs after his commitment Goldsmith Llen sal-
He viii perfect alDl Inc man 3 40
sOluIely innocent. ] am perrecJy sdIe IN si-l-lilS
that he knows nothing OF the crime, ana was rot az
the hotel in question on the night or the murder.
A who said he Was Frank DoWney, -E-I:S
Oliver and Cherry SITS. this city, was arrested IN
Newark suspicion. because his vest and SlirE
story which satisfied the police and was released
An autopsy performed on the BODY or tna
murdered woman but no new facts were brought
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
WINDHAM BANK CLOSED.
Officers Charged zcith Using Funds
an Speculation.

Hartford. Conn, Dec. 22-On petition of Mrs
Ella S. Russell of Killingly. widow of former Con-
gresham Charles A. Russell temporary receiver
appointed to-day for the Windham County
National Bank, of Danielson. The complaint al
legged that the president OF the bank. and certain
directors have been using the funds OF the bank
for stock speculation to such extent that it is
doubtful if the capital stock IS equal TO the
standing Indebtedness. Judge eager, of the SUI
perfOr Court appointed Joseph 2. Tuttle. City At
torney of Hartford, as temporary receiver. and by
the judges order. the bank was closed until
January IA. notice TO that effect having been
posted the doors late this afternoon.
In her complaint Mrs Russell as defend
ants Comfort Starr Burlingare, OF Brooklyn Conn
the bank president; Charles P Backus. the cashier
and James Perkins John A. Payne and Albert d.
Putnam. directors all Of kilIingly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
DON'T WANT NEGROES.
Wealthy PlanfeId Citiaens Protest
against Proposed Refuge.

PlainieId, N J. Dec 22-The announcement
OF plans for an orphanage and refuge in this
city for Southern negroes has brought forth a
storm of protests from many wealthy and infiu-
entail residents. especially those living near
Railway Road and Prospective. where site
for the orphanage has been selected. The Rev.
Scott Wallace pastor Of the Calvary Baptist
Church. and a number of weH known coIOred
ministers in the State are in charge OF the
plans.
The scheme is to bring the Southern negroes
to the home Plainfield and get employment
for them possible. The leaders in
the movement believe that several hundred coll
ored people can be accommodated at the refuge
1t is believed the institution Will be self-sup-
DOrtiua
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
ACCUSES HECLA WORKS DIRECTORS
Stakeholder Says They Are Trying to Get
His Interest Far Below It's Value.

An attempt to prevent the dissolution of the cor
poration known as the Hecla Iron Works, Brook
lyn, Is being made by b. f. ]. ELS one OF the
bondholders and stockholders. lie has applied for
injunction restraining the directors from taking
the contemplated action. Justice Dickey mas grant
ed order directing the corporation and directors
To show cause why the Injunction should not be
granted.
The corporation organized in 1897, to continue
for thirty years, and Mr.. ELS declares that the
dissolution would impair the value of his holdings.
He alleges that the directors are trying to obtain
his interest I'm the far below its value. and
that one OF them has sought TO buy his stock and
bonds at arbitrary and unreasonable price, and
that when he refused this director threatened to
destroy the value of the securities by haFassing
litigation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
SEEK TO ENJoIN LIQUOR DEALERS.
By Injunction the Deposit League Hopes to
Prevent Violation of Law.

Binghamton y. Y, Dec. GA new way to re-
strain the sale intoxicating liquors in no-hcenss
towns has been adopted in Broome County. On
May l a no-license law went into effect in Deposit
Is said however that three saoOnkeepers of that
town have since continuously violated the law.
Owing the difficulty in securing evidence Sufh-
cient to convict, and because the Excise Depart
nent agents have been busy elsewhere in the State
the Deposit Law and order League has made an
application TO Justice Borge Lyon for an injunction
against James Moran. i. Floyd ConrOW and Pat
rick J. Slattery restrain them from violating the
law. If the injunction is granted and the men viO
late the law they be brought up for contempt
o court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
Mr.. RIVEs TO LEAVE LAW FIRM.

Announcement made Yesterday that As
sistant Corporation Counsel John c. Clark. who
was Mayor Lows legal adviser. will after January
become associated with Stephen II. DIN and Luis
James Phelps at No. s. Nassau-st., and that the
firm name then viii be Olin, Clark & Phelps This
reorganization OF the firm takes out Of il Corpora
ton Counsel Rives, who will retire from general
practice. but will Occupy room in the office OF
Olin. Clark & Rives.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
GIFT OF $4,000 TO MISSION WORK
One Hundred Thousand Must be Raised to
Get It-$s5,0OO Already Secured.

Chicago. Dec Z.-DT. d K PearsOns has offered
$50 OOO 20 the Chicago csty Missionary Society on
condition that the money be used as a nucleus for
a permanent endowment fund or $4,000. Under
the provisions OF the offer. the missionary sOCery
must raise 100000 before II will receive the gift
EIghty-fve thousand three hundred dollars has
been secured leaving 100 stiu TO be raised Tina
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-23
MEAT FOR CATHOLICS ON NEW YEARS

Washington Dec 22-The apostolic delegation
has received word from Rome that the Pope has
granted dispensation from abstinence on New
Years Day, which falls Friday this year The
delegation has sent out circular letters To all the
SishoDs informing them OF this fact
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-04
NAPHTHA BURNS
WITH MUCH Loss
Explosion Occurs at the
Standard Oil Com
pany's Works.

POINT RICHMOND, Jan. 3-By an ex-
plosion al o clock tonight at the Stand
ard Oil Company's refinery tank con-
tanning 1000 barrels of naphtha oil in pro-
cess of refining was ignited and de-
stroyed. The concussion blew out hum
dreds of window-lights in the adjacent
buildings and wrecked the big agitator
tank. in which the explosion occurred.
John Allison, a refinery employe, had
miraculous escape from death. When the
explosion occurred Allison was walking
down a stairway at the side of the big
tank and was hurled with much violence
a dozen feet to the ground. After the
first shock was over Allison gathered him
self together and discovered, much to his
surprise, that he had escaped with few
minor bruises.
The force of the explosion was so great
that a massive steel cover on the naphtha
tank was blown 800 feet from the top OF
the big receptacle.
Men in charge of the refinery were un-
able to explain the explosion. other than
to say that gas formed in some unac-
countable way in the tank. The loss is
estimated at between $4,000 and $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-04
EXECUTIVE WILL
NOT INTERFERE
Courts to Settle Church
Property Dispute in
Philippines.

MANILA, Jan. 3-SOlicitor General Ara
meta, in a written opinion. sustains Gov
ernor Taft's contention that he is not in
position to intervene regarding the posses
sion OF Roman Catholic property seized by
independent Catholics and that the courts
must settle the question.
The adherents Of the independent Cath
Ollie church have seized several churches
and converts and in some instances ma
tive parish priests have seeded, continu
ing IN possession of the churches, and
have defied the new pastors appointed by
the Roman Catholic authorities. Arch
bishop Guidi, the Papal Delegate, has
formally requested Governor Taft to dis
possess the independent Catholics and re-
store the Roman Catholics, and to use the
cOnstabulary in so doing, If necessary.
But the Governor has declined to do so,
holding that such action is beyond the
powers Of the executive. He also advised
a appeal TO the courts and cabled the
facts to Secretary Root, who sustained
him.
Attorney General Wielfley concurs in
Solicitor General Araneta's opinion, which
Governor Taft will forward to Archbishop
GuidL 1t is expected that the latter will
institute proceedings to Oust the indie
pendent Catholics, who claim that much
OF the church property belongs to the
people. 1t is not thought that the Incl
dent will affect the friar lands negotia-
tions between Governor Taft and Arch
bishop Guidi.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-04
STRONG SKULL
SAVES HIS LIFE
Mining Man Has Mar
velous Escape From
Death.
speelal pigpatch to The call.

REDDING, Jan. 3.-A- S. Hathaway,
well known in mining circles, fell head
long down a thirty y-five-foot shaft on his
mine at Sugar Creek, Siskiyou County
yesterday and that he lives to relate his
experience is not only remarkable, but is
considered nothing less than miracle by
those at the mine who are familiar with
the accident.
Hathaway owns mine in the rich Su-
gar Creek district. Yesterday while at
work at the top of the thirty -five-foot
shaft his foot slipped from plank and he
fell head first to the bottom of the hole.
During his rapid descent Hathaway
struck several times on protruding rocks
and pieces of timber and then struck the
bottom.
The workmen at the top, who had rush
ed 10 his assistance, expected TO find a
dead man. Hathaway was raised to the
top and to all appearances was dead. On
examining him, however, it was found that
ne bones had been broken and after a
few moments treatment he regained con-
sciousness. He was badly bruised and
shaken up, but beyond that no injury was
done He says he struck squarely on his
head and how he escaped death is unex-
plainable.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-04
WATER FLOODS TOWNS.
Great Damage Will Be Caused by the
Violent Storm

SEATTLE, Jan. 3.-The Great Northern
coast line and the Northern Pacific's line
to Sumas are the only lines of railroad
running out of Seattle which are open to-
night. For three hours to-day even these
lines were blocked by slides.
At o'clock tonight the climax in the
railroad flood situation was reached.
when the White and the Stuck rivers, in
King and Pierce counties, went out of
their banks, burying the Interurban and
Northern Pacific tracks between Seattle
and Tacoma several feet under water,
flooding the valley between Auburn and
Kent and driving many of the residents
all through the White River Valley out
OF their homes. Train service between
Seattle and Tacoma had been abandoned
and at midnight it was stated there was
no telling when it would be re-estab-
lished.
The Northern Pacific advices received
at 10 o'clock tonight from Auburn are
to the effect that there are several bad
washouts in the vicinity of Auburn and
that the big bridge between Auburn and
Tacoma was tottering and ready to go
out at any time. The streets in the
towns of Kent, Christopher. Auburn,
Darlington and others in that vicinity
were flooded. and there was no telling
how great the damage to property will
be, but it was said that 1t will be very
heavy.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-04

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The San Francisco call., 1903-01-04
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FEZ IS TAKEN
BY PRETENDER
Sultan's Foe Effects
Entrance to the
City.

MADRID. Jan. 3.-Premier Silvela to-
day Informed the King that he had re-
ceived advices that the Sultan Of Morocco
was continuing his preparation for war
against the pretender and that a battle
was impending
According 10 information received by
he Liberal the pretenoer 10 the thrOne,o
Morocco has entered Fez and met with
GOOD reception.
Telcgrams received here from Tangier
agree that the situation IS more serious.
The pOst0fIice refuses 10 be responsible
FOR registered letters one dispatch says
The Sultau's position is extremely critical,
as the Jews. Of whom there are 10000 IN
Fez smarting from injustice and cruelty,
are inclined TO support the pretender and
an outbreak in the city Is apprehended-
A letter from the Sultan was read in the
Mosque at Tangier to-day. acknowledging
his recent defeat, but promising TO punish
the rebels soon.