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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15

connection with his reported revolutionary piana
he did not hesitate to express his views on the
existing conditions IN Venezuela with consider
able vehemence.
The conditions there" he said, could NOT
possibly be worse I ara and always have bean
opposed TO the absolute dominance Of a country
by one man or a clique OF men. I beHevs not
only IN change in the political system az venex-
uela. but also in a change OF men without
one the other cannot be accomplished First OF
all favor the re-estabIshment Of friendly rsla-
uons by Venezuela with other countries. Thnr
is important Also favor the eucourag.u,ens
and proper protection OF immigration"
General Hernandez asked what the effect
OF President Castro's death would be-
There would at once be fight" replied the
general among Castro's own followers for
Office The general added that he had no per-
sonal interst in the uprising OF General An
tonic Paredes against the Castro government
He adhered firmly to the statement that he had
no immediate plans, but limited that later hs
would have something to say. General Her
nandez's attention called TO the reports
that he had been 10 Bogota and conferred with
President Reyes OF Colombia who II was said
promised him the necessary war elements for
an insurrectiou. He said:
"Oh. let them go circulating the ruulors"
General Hernandez. who is one OF venezuela,z
best known military and political characters ta
hfty-two years old. and is we'll preserved. His
hair and imperial beard are an iron gray. He
snid that his trip south had rehabflitated his
health. and his clear eye and sunbronzed face
upheld his assertion
General Hernandez has once before led an
armed movement against President Castro. He
was captured and imprisoned He was In prison
nearly three years. being liberated at the time
of the blockade of the Venezuelan coast by Eng
land. Germany and Italy Subsequently he was
appointed by Castro Minister to Washington
There was a break. however, between the two
men over government policy, and General Her
nandez, denouucing Castro. retired from office
Although he has not been in Venezuela in q few
years. he is said still to retain large following
and considerable prestige.
The sobriquet 'El Mocho" CThs Maired) Is ap-
piled 10 General Herna ndez because OF the loss
OF finger of his right hand in one OF His nrr,sr
Gus battles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
Ell MOCHO" HERE AGAIN
RUMOR OF INSURRECTION.
Venezuelan General Reticent as to
Mission in This City.

General jose Manuel Hernandez Gel Mocho'G
the leader of several Instructions in Venezuela
and formerly minister Of that republic at Wash
ingtOn, arrived in this city yesterday from Pan
ANA on the Royal Mail steamer Trent. A dis
patch from the isthmus the departure OF the
general announced that he was coming to New
York to organize another insurrection against
his enemy, President Castro. When asked about
this report last night at the Waldorf where the
grizzled warrior is staying he was rather un-
communicative that point
Everybody who knows me-" said the gen.
sral, Knows my attitude with regard TO the
political situation IN Venezuela"
General Hernandez left this city last July for
Barranquila- Colombia. While his trip was In
reality for his health. there were wild stories OF
his taking filibustering expedition to venez-
uela 10 begin an uprising which were. OF
course. only surmise. In his absence OF little
moro than seven months from this city he has
spent his time about equally between Colombia
and Panama
While General Hernandez declared last night
that he might tell later about his intentions IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
HIGHWAYS MEN OUT.
Many Employees of Brooklyn De-
partment Dismissed by Coler.

Borough President Coler Of Brooklyn was yes
terday responsible for the enforced retirement
of 203 employees Of the Highway Department.
whose superinten endent, Frank J. Ulrtch, is under
arrest on charges OF receiving money for placing
men in HIS office. Mr.. Coler said that the dis
missing had nothing to do with the investisa-
ton now in progress. The men received their
notices OF dismissal on February 8. and their
time expired yesterday. Their dismissal was
determined on by Engineer Tilson and Super
intendent UIrioh at tho first Of the year. and
their plans were indorsed by Coler. The men
have filed all sorts of positions.
District Attorney Clarke appointed Leroy W.
Ross yesterday TO prosecute the investigation In
the department. He is the attorney OF the
Brooklyn League, and has been at work on the
case. The grand jury has suspended its inves-
tgation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
HOW THE SUN SPOT LOOKS THROUGH
SMOKED GLASS

day. came true to-day when a heavy blizzard
and snowstorm accompanied by thunder and
nghtr' * broke over Pittsburg. The police and
dre telegraph systems were rendered useless.
the lightning striking the wires,
The United States weather observer. Mr..
Peunywitt and Mr.. Brashear conferred with
each other over the telephone during the storm
while their assistants made observations. Both
are OF the opinion that the phenomenon to-
day was due entirely to the sun spots Mr..
Brashear claiming that so soon as the earth
came in direct line with the spots the effects
would be felt.
Mr. Brashear read the statement made to-day
by Professor Veriu. Of Yale that seismic dis
turbances IN the West Indies would follow the
discovery OF the sun spots. When asked to
make a statement regarding the disturbances
to-day ne said:
There is no who can predict an earth
quake. Scientists have been unable TO tracs
volcanic eruDuons and earthquakes 10 solar
storms.
I believe the local electrical disturbances to-
day were due 10 the sun spots but was uDabIa
to make any further observations because of the
cloudy atmosphere. The temperature was too
low. however, for the usual electrical storms
The upper atmosphere became charged with
electrical energy, | believe, from the sun spots,
ard became unbalanced, The spots should be
discernible until Sunday afternoon or Monday
morning
At noon the great sun spot, which is 11S Oao
miles long and 10000 miles wide covering an
area OF about 3,540O00OO0 square miles was di-
rectly facing the earth This spot IS very active
Taking these facts into consideration. II is not
hard for one to stretch his imagination and con-
meet the cause OF tO-days disturbance with the
sun spot. Then again. there is white line
about 10000 miles long. running through the
spot, and, I'm my belief, this white line IS re-
sponsiblc for conditions to-day. and any addi-
tional phenomena which are likely TO follow
The temperature I'm this city has fallen % de-
Srces with the expectation OF zero conditions
before midnight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
FEVER CLOSES COLLEGE.
amherst Students to Take an En-
forced Vacation.

Amherst Mass, Feb 14.-On account OF the
outbreak OF scarlet fever among the students
OF Amherst College the administration commit
tee OF the college tonight issued notice that the
institution Will be closed until March l. All
students who are not residents of the town are
expected TO start for their homes before O'Clock
tomorrow evening. at which time the college
gates will be locked
There now five cases OF scarlet fever
among the students two cases having developed
to-day. All the cases are OF a light nature. and
no uneasness is felt regarding the condition OF
any OF the sick ones.
II is announced that the present enforced va
cation OF two weeks will take ths place of the
usual Easter recess.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
IT'S A GOOD OLD SUN SPOT so FAR.
Many Times as Big as the Earth, but Has
Not Done Any Damage Here.

Astronomers throughout the country watched
with interest the huge sun spot which appeared
yesterday and first observed by Professor
John a Brashear, of the Allegheny Observatory
at Pittsburg The spot is the largest that has
appeared in some years. and It was expected
that It would cause some atmospheric disturb
ances, but none had been heard from in the
metropolitan district up to last night.
In length the spot is nearly fifteen times the
diameter OF the earth. and yesterday morning
could have been with tho naked eye. II
was computed to be $11S0O0 miles In length and
$4,000 miles wide. covering area OF about s.
54OOOOOOO square miles.
Professor II. Jacoby. head of Coumbia's de-
partment. said yesterday afternoon: 'Astrono-
mers have generally accepted theory as to the
cause and nature of sun spots, but some con-
nectiOn with terrestrial phenomena surely exists
because the curves representing the frequency Of
magnetic storms and of the aurora borealls are
practically identical with the curve of sun spot
frequency. Perhaps the best way to observe this
spot with the naked eye is to examine the suns
surface through u piece OF smoked glass The
spot is 80 conspicuous that il Will be visible
plainly at the first glance"
According to DR. S. A. Mitchell, of the Column
bia astronomical laboratory, the spot is sure to
affect atmospheric conditions to some extent
DR.. Mitchell said Every eleven and one-tenth
years there are great number OF spots on the
sun. The maximum Of this period occurred about
two years ago. that II is a little unusual to
find so big a spot at this time. These spots
travel from west to east across the face of the
sun, taking about twelve days in SO doing. For
the next week, therefore, the great spot will be a
very conspicuous object"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
GOVERNMENT AVOIDED DEFEAT.
But Close Vote Showed Spirit of Indepen-
dence in Liberal Ranks.

London, Feb. 14-Against the advice OF the
government the House OF Commons to-day de-
cided by 192 to 1870 votes to refuse new writ
for the election Of a member Of Parliament 10
represent Mr.. Williamson. Conservative and
tariff refornler. who unseated as the result
Of charges Of corruption on the part Of his
agents The Chancellor OF the Exchequer, Mr..
Asquith and the Attorney General, Sir ]. Law
son Walton supported the motion to grant a
writ, but many Liberals considered that
the period Of Acknowledgement Of the constitu-
ency should be prolonged, and Mr. Asquith an
rounced that the government would leave the
question n the judgment Of the House. In this
manner the ministry avoided direct defeat.
though the vote indicated a spirit Of indepen-
dsnce IN the Liberal ranks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15

Walker appears to exceed 100000. The only
realty that he had his home, which was
assessed for $500. and against this an attach
ment for $5O0OO0 was levied to-day in favor OF
the bank.
Governor Rollin L. Woodruff said to-day that
he has no power to remove Bank Examiner
kendall from office on the ground Of negligence
as requested by Mayor Landers. I'm common
with the people OF Connecticut feel the mis-
fortune of this New Britain affair keenly, and
officially and personally 1 shall give all the as
sistance in my power TO restore public conf
dence and give adequate punishment to all who
nave been guilty Of misconduct or neglect" the
Governor said. Rumors Of Mr.. KendalPs prob
able resignation are in general circulation. al
though he declared to-day that he would not
resign under fire"
Heart failure. caused II was said by excite
ment over the case. resulted last night in the
death of Moses Seymour Austin, a wealthy re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
FOUR CHILDREN DIE IN FLAMES.
Father and One Child Jump from Window
Mother Was Away.

BridgeviDe. Del, Feb. 14.-Four Of l Johnson g
children. ranging from two to ten years old,
we're burned to death to-day I'm a fire which de-
stroyed their home The family was asleep on
the second floor when the fire, which started on
the first floor. was discovered. The flames had
gained such headway that only Johnson and his
oldest child managed to escape by jumping from
a second story window. The father made an at -
tempt TO rescue the four children, but was
driven back by the flames Mrs. johnson, the
mother Of the children was at the home OF a
neighbor when the fire started.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
WEEDS DAUGHTER OF W. C. JUTTE.
New Workers. Bride, Considered Wealthy,
Lost Fortune by Court Decision Last Week.
IN Telegraph to Ia TrIbune- ]

Pittsburg. Feb I.-NIss Ida Br0kaw lutte
daughter of the late W. c lutte of tais city. and
Frank Otto Walther of No, 9 East S9th street New
York were married at p. m. to-day at the home
OF the brides mother, in Morewood avenue the
Rev. ]. Kinsey Smith. pastor OF the shadyside
Presbyterian Church officiating Mr.. Walther was
attended by his brother. Charles W. waItaer. and
his sisters the Misses Emma and Freda Walthsr
were present.
BY decision OF the local courts last Saturday the
penniess. Her motaer lost her suit against James
w Friend and F. n. Hofstat. former business asso-
ciates Of Mr. lutte. in which 100000 repre-
sentng almost her entire fortune. involved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
BERESF0RD TO COMMAND.
Arrangement with the Admiralty Satisfac-
tory to Him.

London. Feb 14--It was learned to-day that
the semi-official statement Of yesterday to the
effect that Admiral Lord Charles Beresford who
is at present In the United States. declined to
accept the command Of the Channel fleet, re-
ferred to the time before the admiral left Eng
land, and that since then an arrangement with
the Admiralty satisfactory to Lord Beresford
has besn reached
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
TUNNEL SAVES MOUNTAIN SIDE.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune

BY Telegraph to The Tribunel
Cheyenne, Wyo.. Feb. 1.-THE attempt of the
Union Pacific tn prevent the side OF the mountain
on which the railroad tracks. station. telegraph
office and other buildings AT Granite Canyon stand
from sliding down into the valley has proved sue
cessful. For many years the mountain side has
been gradually sinking. sometimes inch and
high as fifteen eighteen inches a day
Recently tunnel bored under the mountain
draining underground stratum of sand and the
sinking has been stopped.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
Mr.. LAUTERBACH KNOCKED DOWN
Lawyer Has Narrow Escape When Horse
Steps on His Foot in New Street.

Edward Lauterbach. the lawyer, was run down
IN New street yesterday afternoon and narrow
y escaped serious injury. One Of span Of
horses attached TO a coach stepped on his foot.
and he was severely shaken up.
The careless driver was trotting his horses
through New street. Mr. Lauterbach was in
q crowd. and did not notice the rapid approach.
One horse struck him, stepped on his foot
knocked off his silk hat and sent him TO his
knees The crowd "sassed" the driver for his
carelesgness, and tried TO induce the lawyer to
make a complaint Mr. Lauterbach said he was
in = great hurry. and refused to take this ad-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
TO SHOW ICE BOOKS.
Supreme Court Directs american
Company to Permit Examination.

Justice Greenbaum. OF the Supreme Court. on
the application OF William Harman Black and
Herbert Limberg. representing the Attorney
General. signed order yesterday directing the
American Ice Company to permit an exaunina-
ton of all their books and records by February
20 or show cause on February 81 for a refusal
This is the action brought by the Attorney
General to annul contracts and agreements Of
the American Ice Company. said to have been
made in violation of the Antitrust law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
CHILD ARRAleNEo FoR MURDER.

fBy Telegraph to The Tribune
Gulfport Miss, Feb. 14-"Fred" Blankenship
nine years old who has been In jail twelve months
was Arraigned before jury to-day on an indict-
ment charging him with the murder OF George Jen-
kins. ten years old whom he killed while at play
in Virgins. here Two lawyers were engaged
by the boys parents to defend him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
SUMMER DAYS IN CRIPPLE CREEK

fBy Telegraph to The Tribune
Cripple Creek Colo, Feb. 1.-THE weather here
is phenomenal at this time OF the year. At noon
to-day the Thermometer registering IS degrees
above zero in the and s. degrees in the shade.
There was Just enough breeze from the south to
make II like a summer day There has been little
change in temperature since the first of the month,
and II has not been necessary to winter cloth
ing at night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
PAREDES CAPTURED.
Official -4drices from Trinidad to
That Effect.

Washington. Feb 14.-The Venezuelan LeSs
ton tonight received official advices from tn.
Venezuelan Consul at Trinidad stating thar
President Castro IS doing we'll and that General
Parsdes. the revolutionary leader. has been
captured with all his followers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
POLITICS IN PHILIPPINES.
Active Campaign Under Way-Plans Of
Parties.

Manila. Feb 1.-THE entire archipelago is
stirred by the pending political campaign. There
Is an exodus Of politicians from Manila. as the
Election law requires a residence In the prov
inces for candidates for the Assembly. The gov
eminent party has reorgaDized as the National
Progressives Dominador Gomez and some
prominent Filipinos have formed the Union Ma
iional party out OF several immediate indepen-
dence organizations. The Union Nationals rec
ognize the present Inability Of the FIlipinos 70
carry on geIf-government, but ask that def
mite policy be declared toward the Philippines,
having IN view future absolute independence.
Gomez scored a victory in the special election
for Governor OF Cavite. The campaign Is active
IN every province.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
THE "RoYAL LIMITEp.v

This palatial all Pullman train of the ROYAL Blue
Line leaves New York daily at .. m. for its five
hour run to Washinston. II is the most spendidly
equipped day train in the world. with no extra
fare. Tickets and Pullman reservations secured
at Ticket Oficss. Central Railroad OF New Jersey
or Baltimore and Ohio Railroad-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
STORM FOLLOWS SPOT.
Pittsburg Visited by Predicted Elec-
trIcdL Disturbances.

BY Ielegraph TO ArlouneJ
Ptttsburg Feb. 14.-The prediction OF John
Brashear. director OF the Allegheny Observatory,
that unusual electrical disturbances would follow
the spots on the sun, which he discovered yester-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15

Via Pennsylvania Railroad, February 10 and March
.. Only $50 70 Jacksonville and return. Includes
all expenses while. travelling special train. In
dependent travel In Fiorida.-AdYt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
SAVANNAH LINE TO THE SOUTH.

Low excursion rates to all southern resorts.
Large. ships. superior service. For tickets,
reservations Telephone 2Aa5 Spring.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
ELoRlph.s Famous rRAlNs.

z:lo r. 81, s25 4 II and e.25 P. " UnexceIled ser
vice via Penn f. Atlantic Coast Lire z. r Florida
Information Bureau, B'1ay, cor. S0th st-Adyt =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-15
TOURS TO FLoRIOA

Continued on second pnge.
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1907-09-27
A Birthday Party.

Mrs. Ransom entertained party
of fourteen ladies most delightfully."-
on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 10Th,
the occasion being her birthday. A
pleasant hour was spent in q guess
ing contest in which Mrs. Wyllie
was the successful contestant and
she was awarded very pretty Dutch
pitcher.
On entering the dining room a
beautiful spectacle met the eve. The
table was lovely with its paper cover
deliberately decorated with autumn
leaves, over the damask cloth, the
pretty napkins to match the cover
and the center piece of red flowers.
At each cover was Il beautiful SOU
venir, which also served as a place
card. Over all, the softened light of
candles through their red shades,
cast a ruddy glow, in perfect har-
mony with the color scheme.
After partaking of delicious re-
freshments the ladies repaired to the
parlor, where Mrs, Ransom showed
to them tiny frock, worn by her
" hen baby, which was most inter-
esting both on account of its assocla-
lions and its exquisite neudlework.
Mrs. Ransom was the recipient of
many pretty presents and many
hearty good wishes for other happy
A GUEST.
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1907-09-27

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board of Bond Trustees of the City of Palat-
ka, Florida, at the office of the Chairman
until II M, Tuesday, October Eighth, 1907,
for grading an area approXimating 22,S05
square yards and for furnishing and placing
in position approximately 1857 linear feet
of Granite CURLING and 81 circular granite
corner stones of a radius of feet and for
furnishing on the street and for laying %
sos square yards more or less of yitrified paw
ing brick or blocks of some standard brand
with which to pave Water Street from
Main Street to Laurel Street and Lemon
Street from Water Street to Twelfth Street.
All work and material to be in accordance
with the plans and specifications on file in
the office of the City Engineer.
Final payment will be based on the area
of pavement when finished and accepted as
per measurements of the City Engineer.
The City portion of the money is in hand.
One-third of the money to be derived from
the betterment assessment to be paid with
in thirty days, one-third within six months,
and one-third within twelve months. Ger
tiiicates for the deferred two-thirds will be
issued by those who do not pay in full, guar
anteed by the City, which shall be first
lein on the property benefited and which
shall bear interest at the rate of six per
centum per annum.
The delivery of said paving blocks and
granite curbing to begin within thirty days
after the letting of the contract and the en-
tire work to be completed in $50 days from
the letting of the contract.
A certified check for the amount of One
Thousand Dollars, made payable to +. s.
Crill, Chairman of the Board of Bond Trus
tees, must accompany the bid, The Board
OF Bond Trustees reserve the right to reject
any or all bids. Envelopes to be marked
bids for Brick Paving"
E. S GRILL,
Chairman, Board of Bond Trustees
Palatka, Florida, Sept. 4th, 1907.
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1907-09-27
SLICK SALOON SCHEME
To DiSfranchiSe Dry" Voters
But 1t Won't Work.

1t has come to the knowledge of
the News that ONE representative
of the saloon element in this city is
| going about trying to get bets on the
basis of FIVE to ONE that the coun-
ty will 60 wet"
He is doing this under legal advise.
The big odds are given in order to
make the bet attractive and thereby
catch what they term suckers"
This one man hopes thereby to dis
franchise large number of "dry"
voters. OF course he would also dis
franchise himself, but it would be
one wet vote and large number
of dry" ones.
The man who bets on an election
is disfranchised under the laws OIL
Florida. He is also subject to a fine
of $500 But it takes a trial in court
to convict. Saloon men. however,
think their challenge of the betting
voter at the polls sufficient to dis
franchise him for that election.
They are off.
But they can make you trouble. |
Don't bet And if you have already
snapped any of those bets, call 'em |
off.
Five to one is easy money, and you
may hate to let it go, but it's the
only safe thing to do. It's bet that
may cause you future trouble. !