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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
The News Condemned

Or, Barnum d. VOORHEES,, aged 60,
and Mrs Lizzie Dunning, aged 49, OF
Grand Rapids, Mich, were married at
Manitowoc.
The potato crop IN Sank county Will
average only about half normal yield,
the continuous rain for two weeks
without any sunshine causing the pota-
toes to rot
The Rosendale Creamery company,
Of Fond du Lac. Is in the hands of the
sheriff on writ of attachment in
favor of James II. Beirne, OF Oakfield,
who has a claim of about $500 for
cream furnished to the company.
Sugar beet raising in Racine county
by the Menomonee Falls Sugar Beet
company this year has resulted In
loss estimated at $1,000, owing to
weeds. cold weather and heavy rains.
Twenty-Five members OF the Physi-
clans Business association, Of Racine
decided to prosecute quack doctors
who are doing business in that city
contrary TO law
Mrs Martha Epping, aged SO, while
temporarily insane, committed suicide
by hanging at her home in Sheboygan.
George l. Kingsley, Of La Crosse,
has been appointed game warden for
western Wisconsin to succeed II. c.
Schultz.
Former Sheriff G. G Long, of La
Crosse, while hunting at Pray was
struck in the eye by stray bullet and
the sight was destroyed
Charles Skogen, farmer near Hol-
men, went to a neighbours house and
after reciting his domestic troubles
pulled out a jackknife and cut his throat
from ear to ear dying instantly.
James Lowe, who Is serving an eight
year term in prison at Waupun for as
sault with intent to kill his wife, Aman-
was granted a new trial by the supreme
court and remanded to the custody OF
the sheriff of Clark county.
Hiram Smell aged 81, for 60 years a
resident Of Walworth county, is dead.
He was the only brother of Amos J.
| Smell, who was mysterlously murdered
| in Chicago several years ago.
Miss Jennie Brennan and Seth Powell.
well-known young people OF Kenosha,
aloped to 81. Joseph Mich. and were
married
Thomas Killdorf and John Lox were
Killed in a freight wreck on the Wis
ronsin Central road in Waupaca. The
men were stealing ride
The value Of the estate Of the late DAN
u Wells, Jr, OF Milwaukee, exclusive
Of real estate outside OF Wisconsin. Ia
| 6j5o5, making II the biggest es-
tate ever offered for probate in Nil
wauEee county
/ The eighth annual reunion Of the sol
\ diers and sailors OF Rock county was
! held In Beloit
The residents OF Baraboo and tho
surrounding townships have started n
| good road movement over $4,000 hav-
lng beer raised by private subscrip-
lion for the purpose.
The liaruey Stationery and Supply
company Of Racine, has assigned its
business and stock TO r. w. Thiesen.
as trustee. The assets are given as
$1,000 and the liabilities as $1,000.
a state convention Of the Sons OF
Temperance viii be held at the Big
Bend Library hall the first week in
October il being the fity-fourth ami
versary OF the organization OF the or
der In Wisconsin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Took Her own Life,

San Francisco, Cal, Sept. 11.-After
living five years in hospital, suffering
for years from nervous troubles for
which she could find no cure Miss Isa-
bella Duncan Clark, daughter Of Will
liam Squire Clark, the San Jose million
aire, and worth nearly $1,000,0OO in her
own right, committed suicide at Dr.
McNutt's hospital in Suffer street by in
haling gas early Thursday morning
She left will in which she bequeathed
all her poroperty to her sister, Mrs
Grace Strohne, of Chicago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Parks shut Ont

New York, Sept H. Samuel J. Parks
the convicted walking delegate, with the
800 men he controlled ana who made
UP Housesmith and Brldgemens Union
Local No. 2, was Oh Friday night *.
PEELED from the International Associa.
ton Of Bridge and Structural Iron
Workers for violations Of the constItu.
uon Of that organization. by this
move, reputable leaders Of union labor
say, the power Of the convicted WALKING
delegate is decisiyely ended.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


A woman named Benson, from CHI
cago, claims that Charles Benson,
grocery clerk in Racine, is her hus-
band; that he married her at Mime
apolis, Mimi, her maiden name being
Amanda Nelson. While in Racine on
a visit she accidentally discovered him.
He is married to another woman and
emphatieally denies her statement, but
admits he knew her. The woman
claims to have the marriage certificate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17

toned at San Ferdino, who were ar
rested recently on the charge of mis-
been tried and convicted of the crime.
Lieut.. Osborne has been sentenced to
ten years and Inspector Coates to
eight years Imprisonment Dean
Tompkins, treasurer of the province
of La Union has also been convicted
of forgery, but sentence has been re-
served The minimum penalty for the
crime is Imprisonment for IL years,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17

The following officers were elected
In Waupaca by the Wisconsin Pharma-
ceutical association: President, j. M.
Farnsworth, Beloit; first vice presi-
dent, H. L. Schultz, Milwaukee; second
vice president, Frederick Ellwess, Nee
nah secretary, Henry Rolaman, Chill
ton; treasurer w. P. Clark, Milton;
state representative, John Weber Mil
waukee; local secretary, E. ]. Huber,
Fond du Lac.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
What the Roll Shows.

The great bulk OF the roll is as fol-
lows: Civil war, invalids. 1886.
widows, 24S,390; Spanish war invalids,
5000; widows, 1862; and the regular
establishment invalids, $40; widows,
1888.
The roll shows a net loss OF 2,9O1
pensioners during the year Out OF
total of 3O4,S09 applications on hand
during the year 130,109 were admitted
and 1924 rejected.
The average annual value OF each
pension is now $133. The annual value
of the Spanish war pension roll has
reached $1,765.310.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Kills Wife and Mother.

Spring Green. Wis, Sept 10.-George
Brandt, living six miles south Of here,
Tuesday night killed his divorced wife
and her mother, Mrs. Mary Murphy.
His 12-year-old son witnessed the
double murder. Afterwards Brandt
tried to kill himself, but failed, aud is
now in jail
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
rxh n listed His Vocabulary.

The sultan of Turkey declares that
the bicycle is dangerous and immoral
to the state" which leaves him little
to say when the first automobile chugs
into Constantinople
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17

Honolulu, Sept. 10.-In an interview
Gov. Dole stated that he would not re-
sign his Office but would retire at the end
of his term, which expires in May next
Gov Dole is anxious to resume the prac-
tice of law and for that reason will not
permit his name to appear as candidate
for the office Gov Dole stated that he
has newer had second FERN aspirations.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Appeals to the Powers.

Sofia. Bulgaria, Sept. l5.-Bulgaria
has appealed to the powers to put stop
to Turkish cruelty in Macedonia. In a
note addressed to the various European
governments the ministry declared
yesterday that the porte is systemat-
ically devastating Macedonia and mas
sacring the Christian population. Tur-
key, it is added, has modified her whole
army, which cannot possibly be for the
sole purpose of suppressing the revolu-
ton.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Conf Out OF Clay,

At Cddahy, a suburb Of Milwaukee,
Homer f. A. Warkertien of Chicago, is
said to have converted red clay into
smokeless coal The experiment, it Is
alleged was witnessed by number OF
professional men, all of whom united in
pronouncing the experiment an unqual-
flied snccess
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17

Warrants were issued in Kenosha for
the arrest of Jay Mcneil, Frank Rock
well, Bert Guest, Raymond Mcneil,
John Johnson, Earl Yates, Oscar Tay-
lor, Howard Taylor, Peter Hanson, Jr.,
Peter Dawson and Edward Hayes, all
Of Pleasant Prairie charged with being
implicated in the recent tarring Of John
Schmitz. Many others have left town
to avoid arrest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
EXPORTS of Butter

Argentina exports more than 5000.
900 pounds Of butter annually, nearly
all of it to Great Britain. 1t brings
16 cents a pound at the creameries,
and the exporter gets an average Of
"a cents a pound. Butter from no 9TH
er country except Denmark brings az
good price. The cows are princi
pally Durham crosses.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Climbed Mount wash ling on.

Summit House, Mt, washington N.
H., Sept AT, =. Driver, of Melrose,
Mass, and +. II Peabody, Of Boston, on
Sunday made the first ascent Of Mount
Washington In four horse power gaso-
line runabout. The actual running time
was three hours, 20 minutes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17

Springfield, ILL.,, Sept. 15.-The large
barns on the farm of the state institution
for the feeble minded at Lincoln were
struck by lightning at eight o'clock
last night during a terrific thunder
storm, and We're destroyed, together with
40 horses and a large quantity Of grain
and hay The loss will be $40 1000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
EiAn Men DrN NNne d

Charlevoix Mich, Sept. IA naph-
tina launch returning from ball game
at Harbor Springs Saturday evening was
Pilgrim in Pine lake. Five of the 10 men
on the launch were drowned The dead
are: r. X. Tine, NJ. c. Calmon, Fred
Winners. Kit Carson and William Renard.
All the victims belonged at East Jordan.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
L. Nations Anthem.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE navy de-
partment has issued an order declaring
THE StarSpangled Banner" to be the
national anthem, and directing that
all officers and men shall stand at atten-
tion unless they are engaged in duty that
will not permit them to do SO.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Kills wife and Mother.

George Brandt, living at Wyoming,
six miles south of Spring Green, killed
his divorced wife and her mother, Mrs.
Mary Murphy. His l2-year-old son wit
messed the double murder. Afterwards
Brandt tried to kill himself, but failed,
and Is now in jail.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
DAMAGE by Storm.

London, Sept. 12.-While the details Of
the havoc wrought by the storm which
ragged over the British isles Thursday are
incomplete, the reports coming in from
all parts of the United King lom show
that the devastation was general More
than so lives were lost. and some SO
wrecks are reported. The damage will
amount to thousands Of dollars.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Opcns COurt with Prayer.

Chicago, Sept 1.-THE first session
of the circuit court at Zion City was
held Thursday, Judge Barnes taking
the bench after prayer and sermon by
John Alexander Dowie. The session
closed with the doxology and benedic-
fifn
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
EoIumbiu Comfy Girl,

Miss Odessa Kunz, who has been ap-
pointed assistant state factory inspec-
tor by Labor Commissioner Erickson,
Of Wisconsin, Is Columbia county
girl, a daughter Of Henry Kunz, Of
Poynette She is a graduate Of the
state university Of the class Of 1898,
since which time she mas been a
teacher in the Appleton high school.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Placed Under A,re,

Paris, H.. Sept l2.-BenJa min Dee
gen, indicted for the recent mob attack
on the Danyille, H., jail, was arrested
here and taken 10 Danyiile Friday. He
was working on the street here under
an assumed name when recognized.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
struck by Lightning.

Springfield, ILL.,, Sept. 14.-The top of
the massive porch at the front of the
executive mansion was struck by light
ming about 4:30 O'Clock Sunday after
noon during a storm. The bolt Of light
ming was a terrific one and two great
balls OF fire seemed to fall from the
ncrch
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Enrmers Combine,

Chicago, Sept 10.-Farmers met In
this city and planned for cooperation,
backed by $lOO,O00.0OO capital, which
they believe will enable them to control
the markets by means Of monster GEN.
trail exchange in Chicago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
RaxorIass neep

The Bavarians are well aware that
they make the best beer In the world
Their exports last year amounted to
2605,S hectoliters, while the imports
were only 1,075,926 hectoliters, mostly
from Austria.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Lived 10I Years.

New Albany, Ind, Sept IO.-ln the
same house in this city into which She
came a bride more than &c years ago
Mrs Sarah Rumley, mother Of the late
Walter O. Gresham, celebrated her one
hundred and first anniversary.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
suffers Death Penalty.

Auburn, n y, Sept 1b.-Clarence
Egnor, of Buffalo. was put to death yes
terday in the electric chair for the muir
der Of Archibald Benedict, keeper In
Auburn prison, on January ?, 1901.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
To Meet November -.

oyster Bay. n Y Sept 1.-THE
extraordinary session of congress which
will be called for the enactment of legis-
latlon making operative the Cuban re-
ciprocity treaty will be convened on Mon
day, November 8.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
He Likes America.

New York, Sept. 10.-Capt. Robert
Wringe, who sailed the Shamrock III.
In her races against the Reliance for the
Americas cup, announces that he has
decided to make, this country his home
in the future, and to become citizen
as soon as the law allows.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Neurn In HANGED.

Charlotte, N. c.. Sept. 11.-Wilfred
Roseboro, a negro, was executed at
sstatesville. N. c.. Thursday, for GRIM
lnally assauting and killing Mrs.
Adolph Beavers. In Iredell county, some
weeks ago. He confessed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
nIcts with Unions

Beloit, Wis, Sept. lo--A conflict b..
tween the Roman Catholic church and
unionism has been started here by Pa.
Their NJ j. Wards announcement batbe
would refuse absolution - persons talk.
ing the typographlcal union nath
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17

Philadelphia, Sert. 14.-Counterfeit-
Ing of United States coin is carried on
in the Pennsylvania penitentiary by
five convicts under officials noses
Warden Bussinger and a cigar depart
ment overseer has been suspended
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17

Providence, X l.. Sept 1.-THE social
list party started It's campaign In the
state by nominating for governor James
II. Furlong, Of this city.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
The World Over.

American telegraph instruments
click In Siberia and in Italy, while our
telephones are "helloed" through by
the Chinese, East Indiamen and Egyp-
UanR
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
ARE FOUND GUILTY.
Philippine Army officers, Charged
with Misspproprinting Funds,
Given Prison Sentence.

Manila, Sept. 14.-Customs Inspector
constabulary supply officer, both sta
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Won Golf Prize.

Plattsburg, N. Y, Sept 1.-Ex-At-
torney General John w. Griggs, Of
New Jersey, won the season prize In
the golf tournament at Bluff Point
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
SNOW AND rain
Ruins THE CROPS
Damage to the Extent of Millions OF
Dollars Done in the North
west the Past Week.
Grain in Shock Buried Under snow
and Waterfront Nfps the Corn in
North Dnkota-Miles of Land In
wisconsin Under Water.

St. Paul, Mimi, Sept. 15.-Snow and
rain have damaged crops in the north
west during the past week to the extent
OF millions Of dollars. Nearly all the
grain in shock, estimated at 50 per cent.
and all the standing grain, much OF II
fax, Is buried under snow and water. The
rainfall has been eight inches in AZ hours.
Rain and sleet and snow prevailed all
over the northwest yesterday Railroad
tracks are washed out and trains are
abandoned.
Frost Nips the Corn.
Topeka, Kas., Sept. ia frost is
threatening Kansas and the crops are In
great danger. The corn is not in danger
until the weather clears, but the temper
AZURE took a drop of "A degrees and this
makes the outlook for the crop I'M
promising. Two slight touches Of frost
have already visited the state and the
corn can stand no more. The crop has
been much delayed and will need two
weeks Of warm weather yet in order to
mature properly.
Dakota Has snowfall.
Minot, n. D., Sept 1.-Two feet OF
snow covers the ground, the crops are
damaged and trains are greatly delayed.
A special from Kenmare says one foot
of snow covers the ground, with snow
still falling. It is said to be the worst
storm In three years. At Medira the
snow Is ten inches deep.
Farms Under Water.
Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 15.-The heayi-
est rain storm Of many years occurred In
Wisconsin yesterday, the rain coming
down in torrents for II hours The farm
ing regions are flooded and extensive
damage has been done. Thousands OF
acres Of unstacked grain have been COW
cred with water and much Of It ruined
Potatoes are rotting in the ground. It's
estimated that at least eight inches OF
water have fallen In the last 60 hours.
Railroad traffic is seriously iuterlered
with.
At Sparta terrific thunder and rain
storm added to the dlstressingly wet
conditions prevailing Streets were
flooded and much damage was done to
bridges and country highways.
Much of Eau Claire county IS under
water as a result OF the heavy rains.
which still continue The damage on ac-
count Of bridges being swept away and
OF the bursting Of dams will amount TO
$4,000
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17

London, Sept. 10.-A dispatch to the
Times from Monastlr, dated September
3, says a railway journey from Salonica
to Monastir gives a slight idea Of the
tan population seems to have entirely
disappeared The crops are lying desert
ed and the railway stations and villages
along the line are swarming with armed
Turks, few of whom could be described
as regulars. The signs of insurgent vic
tories are a few burned block houses.
The Turkish victories are indicated by
the number OF villages deserted and
burned and the number of fires still
burning all over the neighboring hills.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Keep Up Slaughter.

Sofia Sept l4.-Dispatches received
here say the Albanians. acting under di-
rect orders from the sultan, have been
engaged in a general massacre OF Bull
garians in the districts Of Okrda and
Leren. One report says that 10000 per-
sons have been slaughtered in the dis
trict OF Leren alone, which is purely
Bulgarian
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
THE Pension LIST
Shows decrease
Commissioner Ware Says 1t Is Not
Likely to Again Cross the
Million Mark.
Five Revolutionary Claims Are Still
Being Paid-TotnI of 098,545 PEN
siOns, Including widows and De-
pendents, Now on the ROlls-Laws
Wanted to Reduce Expenses.

Washington, Sept. 12.-The annual
report of Commissioner of Pensions
Ware places the total number of pen
of which 729,356are soldiers and 267, 1S9
are widows and dependents. Mr.. Ware
announces that it is not probable that
the pension vii will again cross the
million ..ne, the highwater mark hav-
ing been reached a year ago. Five of
the pensioners are on the roll on ac-
count of the war of the revolution,
1,116 on account of the war Of 1872;
ABA on account of the Indian wars,
and 1884 on account of the Mexican
war
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
A Scene of Devastation.

insure the safety and protection of
American interests
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
An Enormous Sum.

1t is estimated that $16,000,OOO was
paid in pensions for disabilities and
deaths due to military and naval serv-
ice in the wars Of 1912 and with Mexico,
and during the time of peace prior to the
war of the rebellion, making the pay
ments of pensions to soldiers and sail
ors of the war Of the rebellion and OF
the regular military and naval estab-
lishment since the close of said war OF
the rebellion, and their widows, chill
dren and dependent relatives. amount
TO s.. S62, 240 400.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1903-09-17
Cost of the System.

The cost Of the pension system per
capita of population for 1903 is given as
s1.75. The system, according to Com
missioner Ware, was the greatest as
burden to the people of the United States
in 1898, since which time 1t has shrunk
from 1924 to s1.32 per 81 900 Of taxable
wealth, and In ten years, he says, tho
burden will cease to be noticed.
Mr.. Ware estimates that the unpen-
stoned survivors Of the civil war, ex-
elusive of deserters, Is in round num-
bers 200 1000 and says that this I'M
known army Is meeting with disease
and misfortune to such an extent that
1t is applying for pensions at the rate
of over $4,000 per annum. In ten years,
Mr.. Ware predicts, the unknown army
will have ceased to be factor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-21
ARRANGED BODY
 TO APPEAR YOUNG
EVIDENCE IN THE ITALIAN lNsuR- ANCE FRAUD CASES IN NEW
 YORK DIscLosEs SOME START LING SCHEMES TO GET MONEY.

New York, February 20.-In the exami- nation today before Police Magistrate Zeller charged with swindling life insur- ance companies by the substitution of bodies for insured persons, Francis E. Foster, formerly an agent of the Union Central Life Insurance company, testi- fled that he had agreed to Trepani's sug- gestion to swear to the death of men ln- sured in the company, while he knew, he said, that the body of sonte~one else had been substituted Foster said he had re- ceived from $100 to $500 from Trepani when the policies were paid in these cases. With Dr. Oliver Moore of the insurance company he examined Tromborula. to whom policy was issued on their report. Tromborula soon after that was reported dead. The substituted body was exhumed and the alleged frauds were revealed. pr. Moore testified that he was sent to St. Miehael's cemetery by the insurance com pany to identify the body exhumed which was said to be that of Tromborula.
 When l examined the body in the cof- fin," said the physician 'I found 1t to be that of much older man than the man I had examined as Tromborula on the day of the issuance of the policy. The ex- animation of the body revealed the fact that there were mittens on the hands. When they were taken off l saw that the mittens had been stuffed with cotton and that the right forearm was missing. The right foot was also missing, the shoe be- ing stuffed with block of wood, shaped like a foot. The lips had been sewed together so as to conceal the absence of teeth. The. mouth was stuffed with cot ton, causing the checks to puff out and give the body the appearance of being that of a much younger man."
 Assistant District Attorney Koretel made public tonight confession made by Foster detailing the methods pursued by the swndlers Foster says that he has been for many years chief soliciting agent for the Union Central Life Insurance company of Cincinnati. which has a branch office in New York. He admits that he made false dentfcations of seven bodies and succeeded in effectng the col lection of $10000 of the fraudulent in- surance from his company. He says that shortly before the death of the old man Tromborula. the conspirators headed by the undertaken, Joseph Trepani made ar engagements to place $10,000 additional in- surance on his life Trepani was held to the grand jury in bonds of s50OO.