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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
FIGHT WITH TIGERS
IN A CIRCUS CAGE
Trainer Badly Mauled by Two
Animals While Giving q
Performance.
a UDIE nee N PANIC
BERLIN. Nov. q

BERLIN. Nov. "a
Jack Peters. the veM-llnown tanner Of
wild animals. was terribly mauled at
the Busch Circus this afternoon while
performing in a cage containing four
lions and two tigers.
Peters carries revolver in his pocket
and a heavy riding whip in his hand
while IN the cage but towards the end
OF the performance he lays the whip
aside 20 box with one ~ the tigers. the
remaining hve Wild beasts sitting round
and watching the contest
After the boxing Peters was drawing
on huge pair Of leather gloves which
he wears 10 ward of the tigers claw.
when both tigers suddenly sprang at him
striking him with their paws and biting
nercely at his limbs. Peters fought with
desperation, parryins the blows and at
tempting 10 beat on his assailants.
During the struggle the tigers tore
the flesh from his face. shoulders and
arms. but finally Peters fred his revolver
and used the mOmentary pause in ,ne
combat caused by tho reports TO escape
from the cage.
He presented terrible appearance. and
was removed to a hospital in a critical
condition
y wild panic seized the audience when
was composed largely OF women and
children, and ia the rush for The exits
many people were injured.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
NUN GIVES EVIDENCE
BEHIND A CURTAIN
Refuses to Appear in Court, So
Examination is Held in
Convent.
UNSEEN BY EYE OF MAN

VIENNA. nov. -
The Criminal Court AT SaIzburg has been
forced 20 hold a sitting in convent ow-
ing 20 the refusal OF nun 70 give evil
dence in public.
a wooccutter IN the service OF the con-
vent on the Nonnberg was on his trial FOR
stealing. and the evidence Of Sister Cocl-
estine one OF the nuns. was material She.
however. refused 10 attend the court or
the srolnu Of her vows. which forbade
her 10 allow herself 10 be seen 10y men.
An appeal 20 the Archbishop Of salzburF
elected the reply that only the Pope him
SELF could release the sister from her
VOWS. so arrangements were made for her
70 be examined IN the convent.
The Judge and the counsel we're accom-
modated 90 the visitors room. while Sister
C0elestlue, supported by the abbcss. took
her place behind a curtain. so that She
could be heard but not seen. Tho sister
then underwent an examination and cross
examination. and on her evidence the man
was condemned 10 two months imprison-
ment.
The anu-clerical papers here protest
against evidence given in this way being
admissible.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25

PARIS. Nov. a.
Today was a red-letter day at the Sor-
bonnie where. for the first time ia its his
tory. a woman occupied professors
chair.
When, six months ago, Professor Curie
was run over in the streets Of Paris and
killed. the authorities decided, out OF re-
spect TO his memory and in admiration
OF the noble woman who aided him so
much in his work and discoveries. TO Offer
Mime. Curie the chair OF general physics
created for her husband.
Today she occupied il for the first time.
and Paris showed its appreciation Of her
worth and OF the action of the university
authorities by crowding the amphitheatre
As Il was never crowded before. and Civ
ing Nine. Curie a rousing reception.
AS the timid, bareheaded woman. dress
ed simply in black. advanced 10 the plat
form everybody in the building. from the
most distinguished members Of the faculty
to the youngest undergraduates. rose and
gave the nlustrious lady an immense ova-
ton.
So great. indeed. was the popular clamor
that Nine Curie was completely over
come. and it was In a feeble. trembling
voice that she commenced "a mastery lec-
ture on her theory Of the ions IN gas. and
expounded her views on the latest devel-
oDments IN radiO-activity.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
Career OF the Skeleton.


returning 20 the barrow they found the
bicycle and the bracelet
Career OF the Skeleton.
Here Is the career Of tie skeleton and
It's accompanying 'spook' since the dis
interment. in chronological order:
Saturday-Cnearthed put on a tea tray
and carried TO the house Of Mr.. Buchanan.
In Marlborough
Sunday morning 6 3J-Weird noises
outside Mr.. Bucknam's house.
Nonday-Continuatio Of peculiar noises
Iuesday-Parts OF the skeleton taken
10 the house OF another gentleman. Ser
wants declare that the table silver turned
the color Of blood.
Wednesday-Orn taken nv Mr.
Cunnington TO be mounted and Identified
A gold bracelet belonging 10 a lady Of the
household lost Town clock ar Devices
stopped, and the chimes ceased to plav
uhtl IL was decided that the body should
De reinterred in its old resting place
Fnday-Four 'disinterred" teeth taken
70 be fitted in the jaw On the following
afternoon they We're discovered on The
dining-room table Of house twelve miles
away.
Tuesday, letter received by a De-
WEES gentleman announcing that two
my sterious fires had occurred in q house
Wnere some Of the remains were stored
The discovery was one Of which the
archaeologist. Mr.. b. II. Cunninptor Z,
, A. Scotland, may well be proud II
IS more than century since the Ia ST
bronze age remains. with gold ornaments
We're unearthed in the county Of VVilr-
SHIRE 1t was the Decorating shade ana
scientinc brain Of Mr.. Cunningtor's errand-
father that brought TO light this archaeo-
iosieal marvel But this later discovery
- beyond everything that preceded II
Person of Importance.
nc Hchhess of the ornaments indi-
Gated person Of great importance " Ia
Nj Cunnington To an Express renro-
o, 1910 yesterday. but an unusual cir
- eailce Is that although a cinerarv
was round near at hand no other
olies were dug up. it was CUSTOMARY for
siOTps OF people to be inferred togethc,
IN those far-on years"
Mr. Bucknam detailed to an Fvrro.s
Iepreaentatlve the phenomenon thar bod
loilo"ed MS reception OF the bones -
evoke az 800 a. NJ" he said. "and bo,r5
shrln' weird cry. aroused M, ,,te.
VINO declared that it was the hootf,, -
an owl ] replied that Il was like tho -,
OF a Danshee The sound was unusual
Noises were also heard on, the roIro,..
ing night. When some dogs vcere ~.
out TO Investigate. one of mem ,aose
straight for a shed in which the -
repose and howled dlsmalIy.
Il am scientific man." said NJ o..
nington, land do not ATTEMPT 10 a,oo'','.
FOR any OF these things. From a scIortfs
point Of view the find IS interestine IT.
rest leave to psychologists. The IN
cident Of the teeth Is certainly reno ~.
able"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
BABY ABANDONED IN
A PARIS CHURCH
Found by Woman in Holy Water
Font and Sent to Founding
Asylum.
NOTE FROM ITS MOTHER
PARIS. Nov -

tARIS. nov. -
strange discovery was made yester-
day hy a woman In the Church OF Notre
Dame des victories.
Before making the sign OF the cross she
dipped her fingers into the stoup, but
with a start withdrew them hastily. She
had touched the body of a baby girl only
a few weeks old. The child began to
cry loudly. The woman picked up the in
FAINT. and found pinned 10 her garments
note running as follows.
Abandoned by my child's father II IS
impossible Tor me 10 bring Up the little
one ASH would wish. Please see that she
IS baptized Simone Arlette. born in Paris,
october =, ls6. Care FOR her well. love
her. Cod viii reward you"
The mothers wish was carried out IN
stantly. the cure. who was IN the
church. performing The baptismal oere-
uony. The little girl was then sent to
the Founding Hospital where she WIFI
remain unless her relatives come 20 claim
her
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
GRIM DEATH CLAIMS
WORLD-FAMOUS CAT
After Great Age and Great No
toriety "The Silver Lambkin"
Turns Up His Toes.
HIS PROGENY HONORED

LONDON. Nov. o.
The silver Lambkin." tho celebrated
chinchiua cat known 20 every cat fan
cier the world over has just died at
Gamiingay. Cambridgeshire.
In every country where cats are bred
his progeny holds a leading position.
II is now six years since one Of his
many sons won the cold medal at Bos-
ton. Born in 1859. this remarkable
animal attained great age as COM
pared 10 most hishly bred cats. and
from the time be was years old
TO the present his descendants have
won at the Crystal Palace at every
succeeding show.
In four years he raised the color to
which he belonged from one or two
unique specimens to the most fashion
able variety in the country. The ethe-
real loneliness OF the chlnchlla became
sought after by fashionable ladies.
Sky gulneas. tho highest price ever
Ir.tu LOT 81 car, was given Tor one Of
The silver Lambkin's" sons.
ltluccSS Victoria of SchlesWiG-TIol-
stein ranks chinchillas among her fav-
olte pets ana is patron OF the Chin
emilia Club, founded by the owner Of
ne silver Lamb kin"-Alrs Baldinp.
MS lady Is considered the leading au-
thority on cats. and holds the position
or honorable life member Of the Cat
Club. formerly occupied by the late
Harrison Weir
The embalmed remains Of THE SILVER
Lam D kin have been accepted bv the
Nat tral History Museum. \ model
animal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
ENGLISH MAYOR SAVES
LIVES OF INFANTS
Mortality Reduced by Half Ow-
ing to Original System Of
Prize-Giving.
SCHEME WORKED WE'LL
LONDON. -. 81

LONDON. Nov. "a.
Mr. Broadhcnt in retiring from the
Mayoralty of Huddersfield yesterday aft
er two years tenure of office. gave a
report of his experiment for the reduc-
ton of infantile mortality.
When he assumed Office I'm 1904 he
promised to give TO every child which
was born in the district OF Longwood be-
tween November .. 1904. and November 9
1905. 50 on its first birthday
Tho object CT the experiment. he said.
was 10 see If by constant watchfulncss
on the part OF a small band of voluntary
women workers. always ready to help
the mothers, any appreciablc reduction
could be effected ia the infantile mortal
ity rate OF Longwood
His present was never intended as a
stimulus 10 ma ternal affection or care
out he wanted 10 know where children
We're born in order that advice and help
lht-At ue gwen 10 the mothers.
The HlQuersIcld rate OF infanrifc NOR
tally had averaged 1859 per thousand for
ten Years, and in LonSWOod itself the
average for the same period was l21
4 hrOuehout the two years The eNperi-
ment had been tried there had been seri-
ous epiuemics OF whOoplng cough and
measles 20 contend asainst. and last sum-
mer was one OF the most deadly on rec
Mr.. Broadbent said that I'D babies were
born in the district. aud of that number,
l1i had received the eift. -Four had died.
and one had been removed from the dis
trict. and be did not know whether the
child still lived. but as the gift had not
been claimed. he concluded that 1t was
dead
II he counted only the four deaths. the
mortality percentage was thirty-hve per
thousand; ana III he counted the missing
BABY as dead. the figure was forty-four.
Thus IL would be seen that the infantile
death rate during the experiment was re-
duced 70 substantially less than one-half
tho average rate.
For nearly twelve mOnths-from Oc-
tober O. 1895 10 October y 1906-nOt one OF
the babies ON his list died under a year
old. The babies belonged to all classes.
and some lived in places hardly better
than slums. The lady visitors had not
found their visits to the mothers in any
vav resented
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
COLOGNE CATHEDRAL
THREATENED WITH RUIN
Noblest Specimen Of Gothic
Architecture in Europe Gives
Evidence Of Decay.
RENOVATION NEEDED
COLOGNE. Nov q

COLOGNE. Nov. p
The authorities at Cologne have learned
with something akin 10 CONSERVATION
mat tho world-famous Cathedral ls al
most in danger OF sharing the fate OF the
Campanile at Venice. In many places
huge blocks of stone have fallen our Of
the walls. and unless the building is thor
oughly overhauieo. and at once. its demoli-
ton may ensue.
The Cathedral IS one Of the uoblest
specimens OF Gothic architecture in
Europe, and the original building Is said
% have been erected in slf. Frederick
Barbarossa bestowed upon 1t. IN ll62. the
bones Of the three Magi. which ne took
from Milan. and this gift greatly In
creased its Importance.
The bones are retained as precious relics
70 this day. but the old structure was
burned IN 12fS. According 20 some ac-
counts. the building Of the present Cathe-
dral was begun the same year. hut others
fix the date at I270-75. To whom the de-
sign rs to Zoe ascribed Is unknown.
The work OF building was carried on
until 1509. when IL was suspended. Since
the beginning Of the nineteenth century.
however. the necessary funds TO repair
and complete Il according TO the original
designs have been supplied by subscrip-
tons from all parts of Germany. The
naves. aisles and transepts were opened
in ISIS: the magnificent south portal was
completed IN 1853. and IA 1850 the iron cen
trL feche was added. The spires, the
crown Of the edifce. were finished in 1SS0,
and on October IL the completion Of the
work was celebrated by Kaiser William l.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
TRAILED FALSE FRIEND
AND SHOT HIM DEAD
Jealous Husband Follows Vile
Lover on Street and Puts
Bullet in His Heart.
HUNTED TO HIS DEATH

LISBON. Nov. "a
An extraordinary crime was committed
yesterday az II o'clock in the morning
in one of the most crowded and busy
streets Of Lisbon. The chief actors were
two men well known IN Lisbon CONNER
cial circles. one Of them was the hus-
band Of "a young and beautiful woman
and the other his greatest friend. whom
the first had discovered 70 be his wife S
lover.
The betrayer was literally hunted to
his death by the husband through crowd
ed streets. up staircases, and into Offices.
falling finally IN strangers house with
a bullet through his heart. The assassin
walked up to the body, turned It over
and said, calmly. 1T is he: he has his
reward Then he turned away and gave
himself up to the police
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
LONDON. Nov. a.

A y ANCIENT skeleton that refused
IA TO abide peacefully in any abode
but her original burial place. and
after upsetting whole village had 70 be
taken back to her barrow" sounds like
an old wives tale. yet it is a true story.
and happened in no earlier time than our
own prosaic twentieth century-to be
more exact. on Saturday Iast-and in an
ordinary English village IN Wiltshire.
The skeleton was that OF a venerable
British woman who reigned as high
priestess OF the Temple of AvebuTy. IA
NOUS for its Druidical remains, some 400
years ago.
In the south Of England are many Of
these barroWs. They resemble large
grassy mounds. and We're made by the
natives of Britain thousands OF years ago
for their sepulchres Many Of them have
been explored and old weapons. orna-
ments. and domestic vessels have been
found IN them keeping company with the
bones of their owners
one of these barrows near the little
village OF Northampton. in wiltshire was
explored last week, and IN 1t were found
a large number Of very valuable gold or
naments With these lay woman's skele-
ton, computed by the archaeoIogfst who
discovered IL 20 be 400 years old This
rare treasure he decided to remove. and
the ancient dame was carefully talyer, 10
a farmhouse nearby, and placed In a. room
by herself Next morning the terrified
inhabitants came hurriedly TO the man
who had placed her there. and implored
him TO take her away at~once
Angry PTiestess.
IL seems that as soon as darkness fol-
the oldy lady began strenuOUsly to object
TO the disrespect which had been shown
70 her venerable bones, and from the
room where she lay came the cIatter OF
the most fearful "shindy" ever heard
All kinds OF horrible noises proceeded
from it, and the farmer and his family
were unable to sleep the whole night.
Thinking this was probably more ere
to superstition than anything else. the
skeleton was once more removed and
placed in the house Of DR.. Maurice, IN
the same village And that night the
noise was repeated. only ten times worse.
1t sounded TO the frightened listeners
outside as IL a fearful struggle were COINS
on, and the next morning when they
vent into the room there were marks
Nat resembled bloOd-stains On the walls
lany other strange occurrences had also
Happened. The archaeoiOgists bicycle
had disappeared, and a search high and
low in all parts of the house and garden
proved. fruitless. Also a gold bracelet
which had been on the wrist OF a lady IN
the house for eight years. and which she
had never once taken of in that time,
bad gone. and could be found nowhere.
Several more attempts were made to
touso the skeleton but with the same
CHARMING results, so the Archaeological de-
eioed that the only thing TO be done was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
WOMAN WINS 100000
IN A LOTTERY PRIZE
Wheel OF Fortune Brings Streak
of Good Luck 10 Two Eng
lish Families.
BLACK CAT A MASCOT
It's Owner Gives il Credit for His
Winning a $4,000 Motor
Car.
LONDON. Nov. o.

LONDON. Nov o.
The wheel Of fortune has been kind 60
two English people Mrs. Savage a South
end lady. has won a prize % S2Q0O00 IN a
Calcutta lottery. and Frank Wellsman. "a
Newmarket FAINTER and decorator. has
won a $3.50 motor car IN Lockerbie ba-
zaar Tahle.
On being advised by a friend in India
OF the Calcutta lottery. Mrs. Savage
purchased so worth OF tickets and a
few days later was offered $500 for them.
Her husband made her similar offer II
she would give him $4,000 IN the event
q her winning a substantial prize. To
this she agreed, and a formal contract
Mrs. Savage and her husband were
overjOyed some time afterward 20 learn
that they were entitled 70 a prize OF
Frank Yellsnan attributes his luck in
winning 500 Deasy motor car AT the
Lockerbie Town Hall Bazaa-, opened last
week by Princess Louise, 10 a black ca [.
which he regards az his mascot Il has
frequently brought him luck Some time
ago he had a house to let at Newmarket
and was unable to secure tenant. The
black cat was taken 10 the house. and
there was Immediately a shoal OF appli-
cations, and good tenant was secured
The tenant, hearing Of the cat. asked
for Il TO be left His request was grant
ed. and the cat made practice Of sleep
Ing at the foot OF his bed. Almost imme-
diately he had a remarkable run OF luck
at Newmarket races.
lie gave up his tenancy and Mr.. Wells
man took possession. He purchased two
shilling tickets in the Lockerbie bazaar
rattle and thought no more about them.
on Friday afternoon. as the black cat
was perched on its masters shoulders. q
telegram arrived from the town clerk OF
Lockerbie notifying Afr. Wellsman that
one of his two tickets was the winning
number. emitting him 70 a motor car Of
the value Of $500 given by Lady Buchan-
an Jardine.
Mr.. Weilsman is firmly convinced that
the black cat is responsible for his run
OF luck
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
SPANISH POLICE MAN
WOMAN IN DISGUISE
Had Served i'm French Army Be
fore Her Admission to
the Force.
MADRID. Nov "a

a doctor who was yesterday called in TO
attend Fernando Marqderou. q policeman
who had been injured 10y a fan at Seville.
discovered that the policeman was a
woman
Marqueron. who was born at Paris.
adopted the masculine dress at an early
age. She served a term in the French
army and then emigrated 70 Spain.
For many years she acted as chef TO
the civil governors Of Seville and finally
entered the police force
1t now transpires that some years ago
she married blacksmith. and has two
children living
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
NO WINE TRUST IN FRANCE
Too Many Small Growers Stand in
Way Of Combination.

PARIS Nov 2i-Thc report published
IN a London newspaper that "a Wine
Trust is 10 be formed in France is with
out foundation.
one OF the largest wine merchants here
says that there are far too many small
wine growers I'm France for d trust to be
possible. Besides. he said the French
Government would promptly stop any
such trust by putting into force the law
against the holding OF too large a stock
by one frm-which law is already en-
forced In the cases OF flour and sugar.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
EMPEROR IN TEARS
Unwilling to Sign Death Warrant.
He Gives Convict Life.

VIENNA. Nov. PA touching story Of
the Emperor Francis Joseph is being told
mere. The death sentence on a criminal
was recently placed before the Emperor
TO Sign He read il carefully through
twice and took up pen. bur before he
mad written more than the first letters
OF his name ne stouped. Two tears rolIcn
down his checks onto the paper and Blot
ted out what ne had written.
His Majesty turned Co his secretary and
said. Tears remove every fault. / cam
not sign. See for yourself. My signature
L. hlDitnd ON give tha man his iifa 90
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
TORPEDO ExPLoDEs ON CRUISER
Two Men Killed by Accident on
Board French Warship.

PARIS. Nov, 2l.-Two quartermasters
were killed by an explosion aboard the
cruiser Charles Martel on Toulon yester-
day.
Torpedo practice was In progress. and
a torpedo which had just been shipped
WAS being lowered again into the maya
zine when the compressed air chamber
exploded with terrific force. Besides the
two men killed. several were wounded.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-11-25
10000 passive REs1sTERso
VIII Go to Prison Rather Than Sub
NIT to New Ordinance.

JOHANNEsBURG Nov. 24-Lord FL
gins non-committal reply 10 the dele
gates in London Of the Transyaal British
Indians has given satisfaction but local
opinion is opposed 10 a Royal Commls-
sion. which would be regarded as an in
reference with Colonial rights. Indians
here express the determination TO go to
prison rather than submit 10 the terms
OF the new ordinance. They declare that
1900 OF them have sworn TO adopt this
course.