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AMERICANS ABROAD
CELEBRATE THE DAY
Amid Diplomatic Cares Turkey
is Remembered
500 GATHER AT HOTEL CECIL
Teas, Toasts, Receptions and Dances
Are the Order of the Day and the
Health of Rulers Is Faitn-
fully Cared For,
500 GATHER AT HOTEL CECIL

London, November 29.-The members OF
the American society with their ladies and
guests. to the number of upwards of 800.
gathered tonight at the Hosel Cecil for
the annual Thanksgiving dinner of the
society. Ambassador Reid, Robert j.
Wynne. the American consul general, the
embassy staff and the head masters Of
Englands great public schools were
among the guests of the evening.
John Morgan Richards. father Of the
late Mrs. Craigie. presided at the ban
quet After the toast to King Edward had
been honored, the Rev. Edward Littleton.
head master of Elton, proposed the health
of President Roosevelt in al eloquent
speech.
He said that speaking of the school
boys of England no parsonage was to-
day as interesting as the American Pres
ident whose sportsmanshlp, honesty and
strength had made him the admiration
of both English boys and men. The
speaker declared President Roosevelt to
be the most important figure in civiliza-
ton today.
The Rev. Joseph Wood, head master OF
Harrow, proposed the health of the Amer
lean ambassador. and Mr.. Reid, speak
ing as the Presidents immediate repre-
sentative in Englafh returned thanks for
| the honor done the visitor. Referring to
the New Foundland controversy Mr. Reid
said that before another season came
around there would be enough good feel
ing and love of fair play between the two
governments TO reach a settlement that
would put the matter at rest forever.
Referring to the approaching Hague
Hague conference Mr.. Reid said Il seemed
possible that the new world might speak
with one voice for checking the growths
of armaments and against infringing ma
tional sovereignty by the collection of
private debts by forces.
There was some reason to hope he
continued, that the two branches of the
English speaking race also would act as
one. The Rev. j. G. Cow. head master OF
Westminster and Charles w. Kohlsaat,
special commissioner of the jamestown
exposition, replied to the toast "Out
| guests"
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Prize Court Report.

Iibau. November 29,-The prize court
has concluded it's examination into the
eonfiscation of the British steamer Old
hamla during the Russo-Japanese war and
has found in favor of the American con-
signers of the cargo.
The Oldhamia was captured by the Rus
slams on May 10, 1905, while bound for
Yokohama with cargo of kerosene. Eight
days later she was recaptured by the
japanese and taken TO Sasebo, where her
cargo was sold. The consigners of the
carge. American citizens, and the owners
of the vessel, British subjects placed
their case in the hands OF an attorney Of
st. Petersburg, who was empowered to
ask the prize court to act as ajudicator.
The cargo was valued at $4,000. and
was the property of the Standard OH
cOnnanY
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Profitable Charity Ball.

Mexico City. November 29.-Thanlxs-
giving day was celebrated by the Amer
lean colony by a general observance of
a holiday
AS in the past, the vent of the day was
the charity ball, at which were present
the elite OF the American and old for
eign colonies, and the whole diplomatic
corps. At 10 o'clock President Diaz and
Mrs Diaz arrived. The President was
received by the committee. In respeond-
ing to toast he felicited the America ms
or the success of the affair and offered
CONGRATULATIONS on the fact that two re-
public were In such close accord over
$4,000 was realized. This sum will be
used for the benefit of the American hos.
pital here
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j P. MORGAN TOTTERS
WHEN NEWS is BROKEN

When the news of his friends death
was told him. Mr.. Morgan turned deadly
pale.
Sam Spencer" he almost shouted.
My God, man! Is Sam Spencer dead %
He trembled until his limbs almost
gave way. Several friends thinking he was
about to collapse, ran to him.
This is a terrible shock Mr.. Nor
gan said when he had somewhat re-
covered himself. Il can't say anything
now. l was never so shocked in my
llfe."
\ friend helped the flnancier to car
riage and he was driven home.
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ALABAMA HAS FINGER IN
RIVERS AND HARBORS PIE

Washington, November 29.-(specal)-
The first meeting of the rivers and har-
bors committee was held today with near
" all members present. Representative
Bankhead was detained in Alaban~a, but
IS expected tomorrow. a bill promises TO
be reported within two weeks. Represen-
tatlve Richardson of Alabama appeared
before the committee and made an argu-
ment for an appropriation of s5oo0oo for
Colbert Shoals lie also wants an appro-
priation of $4,000 for dredging the Ten
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Thoroughbred Sale Closes.

Lexington, KY, November 29-The sew
enth annual sale Of thoroughbred horses,
conducted here by the Fasig Upton COM
pany, closed today with sale of ninety
seven head from the E,lmendorf stud.
owned by j. B. Haggin OF New York.
The offering of Haggin brought a total
Of $12. 165. The best sales were: Star
Fish, c. II. NJ. Six, by Imp Star Ruby.
dam Queen Fisher, by Imp St. vlaise. ].
$. Stoll S525 PaIfrey, b. m. six, by INN
Sir Modred. dam, Sister Beatrice, by Sal.
yator, G. y. Wilson. $500.
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Emperor Williams Picture.

Berlin, November 29.--Emperor William.
in recognition of Thanksgiving. has pre-
scented large photograph of himself to
the American church mere. The Rev
Dr. Dickie announced that the picture
would he hung in the church library by
the side OF fthe picture Of President
Roosevelt
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FeIicitations to Roosevelt.

Berlin, November 29.-Three hundred
American residents of Berlin attended Il
Thanksgiving dinner tonight Alexander
ii. Thackara. American consul general
here, presided and DR.. Rufus II. Johnson
OF the Fifth Avenue Batpist church. New
York, made a speech, A cablegram of
felicitation was sent to President Roose-
velt The banquet was followed by
dance.
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nessee between Hobbs island and Gunters-
Vile. The present condition of the river
prevents transportation for at least three
months in the year
Judge Richardson is confident that both
amounts will be allowed. Judge Richard
son also talked with Chairman Burton
about the Muscle shoals power plant, the
plans of which first have TO be submitted
to the government officials Tor approval
before the work can be commenced. The
plans have been practically completed,
and will be taken up within a few days.
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Notable Reception In Vienna.

Vienna, November 29-Charles Spencer
Francis, American ambassador, held
Thanksgiving reception at the embassy
today. which was attended by almost the
entire american colonyh The occasion
passed most pleasantly and was thorough
ly enjoyed by the Americans. A mum.
ber of persons prominent In Viennese So
ciety attended. as did number OF Eng
lish residents. The guests were received
by Mr.. Francis his wife and their daugh-
ters. Mrs. William A. Roblee, wife OF
the American consul general, received
with Mrs. Francis. The reception was
most the notable held here for many
years.
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Paris November 29.-Mrs. Mccormack,
wife of the American ambassador, as
sisted by Miss 1lele1 G>lld and Mrs.
Frank II. Mason. wife of the American
consul general, gave Thanksgiving tea
a the ambassadorial residence today for
the young ladies of the American club OF
Paris. which was founded by Mrs. White
law Read.
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WAS JUST ABOUT TO ENTER THE
CHURCH IN NEW YORK FOR THE
THANKSGIVING SERVICES WHEN
TOLD OF sPENcERs DEATH.

New York. November 29.-News of the
death of Samuel Spencer in the Southern
railway wreck reached J. 2. Morgan just
as he was about to enter Grace church
TO attend the special Thanksgiving day
service
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SCHMITZ WARMLY
WELCOMED HOME
FRlsco's wtyoR IS RETyk NC
FACE Az lNpIcrmENFv THE
eRA,.b JURY FOR eR
g., Ir,anufe,n Nova u Ma N-Or

81 Francisco Nova r 29.-Mayor
Ey gene e. Schmitz, cut short his
European trip to h a home to face
the charge of extor,-on and graft In
ONCE upon which he was indicted by the
grand jury during his absence, was warm
ly welcomed upon his arrival at mid
night last night.
From O'Clock in the evening until
after midnight, 1000 people. among them
many women, crowded the Dreamland
pavilion to its fullest capacity and hour
after hour waited with remarkable pa
tience for the mayors arrival. outside
over 1000 people who could not gain Ell
trance to the pavilion, stood for several
hours in the street to get a glimpse of
the indicted mayor, who was returning
to his city under arrest and formally, at
least. in the custody of a deputy sheriff.
who served a warrant on him when he
reached Truckce, Cal, yesterday.
At the ferry about 800 persons, headed
by reception committee. gathered early
in the evening to welcome the returning
mayor.
The mayor arrived at the pavilion at
1925. The police fought passageway
through lne CrOWu III the entrance, ana
as he entered the place. the entire house
rose to its feet and cheered for four
minutes In voice choked with emotion,
Mayor Schmitz spoke in part as follows:
Il can hardly express in words how
grateful ] feel in receiving such a re-
ception after being so maligned by the
worst set of newspapers that ever cursed
a city 1t has been said that / fled from
my city, but here I am to face my ira
ducers. This attack which was made a
few days after | left New York, did nor
last F'riday--the combination between the
Bulletin and the Examiner. and that Mr.
Burns had taken a vacation in Washing
ton to come here and get something
against the union labor administration of
this city
II am no physical coward nor am
a moral coward. | want no quarter and
I shall give no quarter. This attack is
against union labor that they may dis
rupt and crush the labor organiza ton
end administrat ton of this city"
Mayor Schmitz spent the earlier part
of Thanksgiving day receiving friends
who called to see him at his home. Visi-
tors came and went continuously.
The mayor arose early and appeared to
be in cheerful spirits. He seemed much
rested despite the strenuous day he spent
yesterday and the late hour at which
he retired
The mayor is due to appear in Judge
DUNES court next Monday to answer
five charges of extortion.
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Held Confidence of Employees.

mfr. Spencer was man in whose judg-
ment because of his practical training,
all the officials and employees had i'm
plicit confidence, he being familiar with
all the duties of each branch of railroad
ing. He has three children, two daugh-
ters and one son, the latter f. b. Spen-
Ger, now sixth vice president of the
Southern railway.
"a few months after Mr.. Spencer left
Opelika, was appointed. through his In
fluence to a position with the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad. and during the time
he was with the Baltimore and Ohio, and
later as superintendent of the Virginia
Midland railroad ] was intimately asso-
ciated with him for several years during
his early railway life.
Mr. Spencer enjoyed the reputation Of
being one Of the best railway presidents
and one in whom all the people had as
much confidence, II not more. than any
other railway official filling apsin1ilar po-
sition with other roads, on account of his
uprightness. candor and general stability
of character"
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SALVATION ARMY COLONY.

; London, November pa report
; was current in this city today that
; the British South African company
; has offered the Salvation Army
|. million acres Of land IN Rhodesia
, free of charge for colonization pur-
: poses. General Booth admitted that
. there was a certain amount Of truth
; In the rumor, but said that the plan
!, had been prematurely disclosed.
, lie declined TO commit himself to
J, any statement Of details.
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Manila Railway Extension.

London, November "a syndicate is
in course of formation by Speyer & Co.
of New York, speyer Brothers of this
citv and the Hong Kong and Shanghai
Rank of London, with a capital of $25,-
Ooo. 900 for the reconstruction of the Ma
Mia Railway company and an extension
of its lines
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of the Long Island railroad. About 1880
he returned to the Baltimore and Ohio
as assistant to the president, John w.
Garrett In 1881 he was made third vice
president of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road: In 1884, second vice president, and
in 1887 vice president.
"A short time afterward he was made
president of the same road, which posi-
tion he held until 1888, when he accepted
a nosition as railway expert with j. F.
Morgan OF New York. In 1894 he was
elected to the presidency OF the Southern
railway, which office he has held ever
since
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SPANISH CABINET
APPROVED BY KING
DoMINGUEz MEMBERS RESIGNED
BECAUSE OF DIFFERENCES ON
RELIGIOUS QUESTIoN-cLAUS
FOR REVISION OF coNCORDAT

Madrid, November 29-Senor Moret Y.
Prendergast has formed new cabinet
and his appointments have been accepted
by King Alfonso.
1t is composed as follows: Premier, Sc
nor Moret Y. Prendergast; minister Of
foreign affairs, Perez Caballero; minister
of the interior, Senor Barrioso; minister
of finance, Fleutoro Delgado minister Of
public works, Senor Gaset; minister OF
war. Lieutenant General DE Luque; min
lister of marine, the Duke of Alba; mill
lister of Justice, Count Romanones.
There is no minister of worship and
education. There is general regret re-
garding the inopportuneness of ministerial
changes during the present unsettled con-
dition of Spains CONNIE Il relations
with foreign powers and the Moroccan
situation.
1t is considered, however, that the pres
cnt commercial relations are sufficiently
advanced to bind the new cabinet to the
policy of its predecessor, while the TAX
ing over of the foreign office by Perez
Cabanero. who was one of Spain's dele
gates to the International .noroccan con-
ference at Algeciras, assures contin-
uance of the present understanding with
France.
The resignation of the Dominguez cab
met yesterday really resulted from di-
vergencies of opinion on the religious
question which the moderate liberals con-
sidered had been pushed too rapidly to
the front, thus delaying the progress of
arrangements for the financial problem.
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Deserted By HUSBAND.

About two weeks ago Briggs is alleged
to have deserted his wife, leaving her
without means to support herself and
three small children. Special Ofhcer
Smith took pity upon the woman, and
he and his wife received Mrs Briggs and
her children into their home.
This afternoon during the absence OIL
Smith, Briggs tried TO force an entrance
to the Smith house. Mrs. Briggs and
her children, in fear, locked all the doors
and windows.
Ethel procured her fathers revolver as
Briggs drew a large carving knife from
beneath his coat and cut away the net
ting from the screen on the front door
He then smashed a pane Of glass door
reached his arm on the inside, Turned the
KEY in the lock and threw back the bolt.
Fired Upon BY Little Girl.
As he forced the door open the little
girl fired two shots at him, both bullets
lodging in bis body.
Briggs hesitated for a moment then
kept on. The child fired three more shots
and Briggs fell dead. Witness says that
when Briggs approached the house he
was muttering threats to kill his wife and
children.
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GIRL KILLS MAN WHO
ATTACKS HIS WIFE
Chief of Police Gives Her
Thanksgiving Dinner
SHE WILL NOT GO TO JAIL
Ethel Smith, is Years Old, Defends
Home Against WouId-Be- Murderer
and Fires On Him
Five Times,
SHE WILL NOT GO TO JAIL

Thornton, II. L.. November 29-Ethei
Smith, the 15-year-old daughter of Spe-
cial Policeman Leander Smith. Is under
arrest tonight, charged with killing Ell
mer Briggs, resident of Thornton.
The circumstances of the killing were
such that after being obliged to arrest
the child. Chief Kimball took her TO his
house. gave her a Thanksgiving dinner
and declared that she should not go TO
Jail as long as she was under his iuris-
diction
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coach of the forward train. They were
literally covered with heavy baggage.
which had been thrown through the light
partition between their portion of the
car and that set apart for the baggage.
They were badly hurt, most of them
having broken legs, some of them both
legs broken and one or two with injured
skulls.
Mr.. Curtis. the jamestown, n. Y, man.
who led the rescue work in talking to
the representative of the Associated Press
said:
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Concordat With Holy See.

Rome, November 2s.-Although the Vat
lean believes that Senior Moret Prem
Cergast who has been charged with the
ferinas ion of nea ca binet 2, A3Hiaa,
will be Obliged TO insert IN his platform a
clause for the revision of the concordat
with the Holy See. it being necessary to
form a block for the Spanish liberals
and some republicans, ii is the opinion
that most of the members of the cabi-
net to be formed will be more moderate
than their predecessors. The previous Mo-
ret Prendergast cabinet was more
moderate than the ministry which re-
signed yesterday.
1ile matter of the revision of the con-
cordat doubtless will be discussed by
the contracting parties. Indeed. negotia-
tions to this end We're already under way
when Moret y Prendergast was last in
power.
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Describes the Accident.


II was sleeping soundly when the inn
pact took place ] thought there had been
an explosion. l did not dream of a rear
end collision. / asked my friend in the adj
joining berth If he was all right. Getting
favorable reply from him, i hurried out
of my berth to ascertain the cause OF
the trouble. Hurrying into my clothes /
vent out, to find that President Spen-
GERS coach was already in blaze and
then it dawned on me that there had
been a rear end collision The women In
the coach were frantic and thought the
first thing was to quiet them. | assured
them that they were no longer in danger.
told them to take their time to dress,
but get out of the coach as soon as pos
sible. When | went out / found that not
a single thing had been done for the sue
cor of those who were wounded and dy-
ing. The passengers were hurryng out OF
the cars through windows and through
the debris and ! began to look around
for the wounded. 1t appeared to me that
the passengers, who were uninjured were
dazed and they did not appear to realize
that something must be done. I talked to
them and they began to work. You never
saw men work harder in your life.
Mother and Babe Escape.
In the rear of the Pullman, which was
smashed, there was mother with g.
month-o old babe. They We're in drawing
room which had been smashed. but
strange TO say. they were not hurt in the
slightest. They were gotten out and taken
TO safety. / think there We're at least
five bodies. including Mr.. Spencer that
were cremated. AS far as ! know. the
train attaches did not aid in the first re-
lief because they had gone both ways to
protect the two trains from other and
more serious trouble.
zone of the things that struck me forc-
ibly was the heroic manner In which the
colored passengers who were injured bore
their sufferings There was practically
not sound from them They were laid
out in the fields adjoining the railroad
where they remained for several hours un-
til they could be placed in a coach and
brought to the city"
Has Case of Valuable Jewels.
Mr.. Curtis has in his possession valli-
able case of jewels which was handed to
him by lady. He does not know to whom
1t belongs and why 1t wass handed him,
1t is evidently the property of some one
OF means. as 1t contains a neavy set dia-
mond ring and other jewels of value. Dis
patcher Davis was alive when Ia was
taken from under the wreckage, He was
crushed about the lower portion of the
body and was conscious until the end
-'-nd that word be sent to his wife
he death of Mr.. Davis was
stated to his rescuer that
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train was in transit. Judge John D.
Horsely division counsel for the company
here, and Assistant General Superintend-
ent E. III. Coapman of Danville, were in
charge of the remains, Mr., II. b. Spencer
having preceded this train on special
made up here in order to be in Washing
ton upon arrival of the regular train.
AT the city hospital tonight all of the
injured colored persons are reported TO
be doing nicely. All are expected to re-
cover.
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officials Visit Scene.

All the officials of the Southern railway
in Washington left on special train over
the road at los this morning for the
scene of the accident before the news Of
Mr.. Spencers death became generally
known. During their absenc, one of the
highst officials of the road, who could
be found. was Col. L. s. Brown, general
agent, whose acquaintance with Mr.. Spen-
Ger dated further back than any other
man connected with the Southern railway.
Mr.. Brown was deeply affected by tho
death of President Spencer. When asked
concerning his relations with him, he
said.
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Cause of the Wreck.


County Coroner j. w. Davis, at the re-
quest of the Southern officials went TINS
evening to the scene of the wreck for the
purpose of holding an inouest but he
fo,nd The bodies had been removed he
fore his arrival He returned to his home
in the suburbs and tonight could moi saw
What stems win he taLen tomorrow
1,ha Iaalrso,,,,i,,a a,,,s,,,ss Lal ,,a ,i.,,,
of mo-. y, tl,a tIea,, 81 .,ao a,'ri,, sart
~ "as =, si,e ',,a, go ~
M :, an aii' pioeeeuru l"o ii',les' oiie -
engineer noticed he was without his train.
1t may be that when he passed Lawyers
that the operator there gave Rangoon
clear block, without noticing whether or
not the rear-end markers were to be seen
before he did so.
In the absence of an official statemept
exceptine that the operator at Rangoon
was M fauIt thie statement ;s hoina a.
oented bers II is nossibIe tbat a .aiI,,,y
,n,.astiaatio,, 40, 5o,,a,s,, t,,,t 49,. -,
.'..' - 'e,'~s1-. -. - 80, ~ 80.
80 epon -. ~ ,"s e''a .ialli ,ilo
. .ne pipoN ,,,. on an Jiuei .,oi'i LAWYERS .hal
'ne pioch was ciear' 'he operator thefe
,nihhihs .he ualniess engine cleared the
pioeK, ana the rear train was past KAN
goon Defore IL could De stopped, when tie
mistake was discovered.
Should the investigation show that the
Lawyers operator gave clear track
te' art ot'n otr sha rea od "s ,ar,,or .,
the cause of the accident was at Law
yers and not at Rangoon.
Cnly an official investigation will reveal
this. At O:3O o'clock it was ascertained
from reliable source that d. J. Maddux
operator at Rangoon who was on dutv
at the time of the accident has disap-
peared and he cannot be found although
railroad officials have made an effort to
locate him.
cL, ,.,
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