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The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26
HERMIT OF VARET
STREET" A SUICIDE
John MauS Found Dead in His
Room With Bullet Wound
in His Head.

John Maus, sixty years Old, OF No. 13S
Varet street. Williamsburg, known as
the Hermit OF Naret street was
found dead in his room this morning
with bullet hole in his right temple
and a .32-Calibre revolver at his side.
A letter came for him to-day-"the
FIRST one in years" said his neighhors-
and the carriers failure TO awaken him
aroused suspicion. SO small boy was
boosted up 10 his transom and when he
told what he saw neighbors broke down
the door. The police after an investiGa-
ton said that the old Hermit had been
dead about four days. lie was last seen
THURSDAY night.
THE letter, which the postman took
away, is thought to have been written
by son.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26
S10RK MAKES A
VISIT ON BRIDGE
ELEVATED TRAIN
Ties Up Traffic While He
Leaves Addition to the
Peterson Family.

Mrs, Lydia Peterson, OF No. % Aber-
deem street Brooklyn. with her hus-
band and several friends, was speeding
over the East River to-day in an Il"
train on her way to the Post Graduate
Hospital, in Manhattan. when hurried
visit of the stork caused such alarm
that the train was brought to a stand
still. The tie-up lasted several min
utes.
When the train landed on the Man
haitian side, after a dozen women had
surrounded the young mother. DR..
Hannebrand was on hand with an am
bulance from the Hudson Street Hos
pital. Mother and bnbe were taken
there, Mrs. Peterson is eighteen years
old.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26
Dish Cloths.

The careful housekeeper has drawer
in the kitchen, well stocked with dish
cloths OF various sizes and textures.
Cheese cloth, unbleached cotton and
heavy linen crash make the most salts
factory ones, while pot rings are much
in favor for greasy kitchen utensils. To
keep dish cloths perfectly clean, soak
for ten to twenty minutes each time
after the dishes are washed in lukewarm
water to which has been added tea
spoonful of Gold Dust washing powder,
then scald, rinse and hang in the sun
shine or fresh air to dry.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26
HECKSHER CASE GOES
OVER UNTIL MONDAY.
Stcpmother of Mrs. Mcclellan in
Court, but Not Called Upon
to Testify.

Mrs. Virginia Otis Heckscher. widow
of John q. Heckscher, was expected TO
be an interesting witness to-day in the
Surrogate's Court, in discovery proceed
ings. calculated TO unfold the mystery
OF the stolen HcCkscher jewels and Sc
curities.
These are alleged to have been taken
from a strong box In the Heckscher
home on Mamaroneck road shortly after
the death OF aged John @. Heckscher.
Il was for the purpose OF ascertain
ing from Mrs. Heckscher Just what the
rfled stronghold contained. and whom
she suspects was the thief that she
was called to court to-day.
Mrs. MeckesCher, however, was not
called upon to give her version tot-day
She announced that she was quite will
ing 10 testify, but after consultation
between counsel, II was decided TO al
low tho case TO go over until Nov. .,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26
bANK-WRECK|NG
CASHIER GUILTY
OF $469,OO0 STEAL
Montgomery, Convicted in
Pittsburg, Immediately PLACED
on Trial on Second Charge.

PITTSBuRG. oct. 26.--William Mont
gomery. former cashier of the defunct
Allegheny National Bank which failed
some time ago for over 100000, who
was placed on trial last Friday on two
indictments charging the ENLIGHTENMENT
and abstraction of $4,000, was found
guilty as indicted by a jury in the
United States District Court this after
noon.
Montgomery was Immediately placed
on trial on third and last indictment
charging him with the interpolation of
SlitOU0 in bonds 1t is expected the sec
ond trial will he disposed of as quickly
as the first.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26

pose it will be an awful surprise to
joke DO you remember. one evening
We were sitting in the library, you
md ], talking of living In France?
Dear boy, have been so desperately
lonely Slnce-not even Miranda, as Won
know. 1t was bound to come. this sepa-
ration of us three for life has not
1een quiet al home for some time past.
| do hope you won't be too mad with
me. We were married yesterday in
Jersey City. and cannot tell you how
iwfully ! feel at you and Alan not
being with me- Do LOOK after things at
Nome and make yourself as comfortable
as you can. for NE is .awfully short
anyway and you know have always
done the best | could.
oh. Billy, do forgive me doing II
IN this way and write TO me. care -
Thomas Cook & Son. No. IS Piccadllly,
London. England.
FOR me. for l know you have always
both Of You done everything in the
word for me.
ately. JENNIE"
at Had to Be-"
This is the other letter:
Dearest Alan: ! cannot bear to 20
away without saying goodbye to you.
DO not be awfully angry, for 1t was one
of those things that had to be. and this
was the easiest and best way OF doing
it. DO forgive me. ror YOU both have
been the best OF brothers to me.
leave II to YOU what TO say to every
body and yours and Bilys best judg-
ment.
Nobody knows OF our marriage but
you and Billy. and whatever happens |
will always be. with love. your affec-
tionate sister, JENNIE"
Miranda WAS pet cat which had
been banished to a cat boarding house
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26
SUICIDE; TWO ARRESTS.
Coleman Shoots Himself, md
Friends Arc in Cell Several Hour..

When Peter Coleman, of No. $50 Kings
land avenue, Greenpoint. told his friend
John Rogan. that he Intended to COM
NIT suicide. Rogan tried to cheer him
UP and finally took him TO his own
home As they entered the hallway
early this morning Coleman pulled a re-
volver and shot himself He died few
hours later in st. GATHERINGS Hospital
Rogan and Andrew Herman. who was
with MIN, were arrested and discharged
in Even Street Court to-day after de-
tecttves had satisfied themselves that
Coleman took his own life.
Coleman was III and also had domes-
tic troubles
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26
P0UREN FREE A MINUTE.
Russian RevoiptionIst Is Then
Loched tD on New Warrant.

Ian Jlnof Pou"en, the Russian refugee,
in accordance with President Roose-
volts direction, contained in letter
received by U. S. Marshal William Hem
KEEL, was this morning released from
custody on the old charges of arson,
attempted murder and burglary.
Pouren's freedom was only long
enough to say to Marshal Henkel, Il
thank YOU very much"
Then he was rearrested on the new
warrant obtained from Judge Holt by
Coudert Brothers, legal representatives
of Baron Schlippenhach, Russian Com
sul-General In this city.
Later in the day Pouren will be ar
Iaisned before United States Commas.
sirner Samuel NJ. IitcEtrc';. who mas
leCn substituted - CGI1rl:'s irner
Shields In tint second extraction pre-
Crellngs
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26
BOCK|ES ARRESTED
AT GRAYESEND FREE
Magistrate Holds That Verbal
Betting Violates No
Law.

Magistrate Geismar. sitting In the
Adams street Court, this afternoon dis
charged the eighteen bookmakers who
were arrested on the Graveserd track
on Sept, p last for alleged violation Of
the AGnew-IIart law, Among the eish-
teen were Sol Lichtenste!a Orlando
Jones and Thomas Shaw.
The Court held that he did not con-
slider verbal betting violation Of the
new law. In his opinion it was neces-
sary to employ all the usual parapher-
MALTA of the betting ring to violate the
anti-gamhling statute.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26

right ahead with comparatively little de-
lay, The municipality proper Is bounced
on the north by Chauncey avenue, on
the far west by PassGic street, on tho
south by Schuyler Nm and on the ex-
IRENE east by lielleyillc turnpike.
Chauncey avenue looks considerably like
passaic street, except that I, has i
larger shade tree. In the middle OF the
passing to and fro. and the mum ~ in
dustry resounds on all sides. Yet, in
this pleasant and busy spot. with 400 in
hnhitants, no arrests for drunkenness
have been made In four years. II seems
incredible, but such are Indeed the facts
Note-COming away from North Ar
the first saloon on the left hand side W
the read. The keg beer Is fairly good,
but one would not care 10 recommend
the cigars sold.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26
HEAD Of: AERO
CLUB TELLS Of
SISTERS FLIGHT
Alan R. Hawley Declares She
Eloped With Aeronaut After
He Dunned Her.
ASKED HER TOPAZ NOTE
Lawy.r for Defense Under
takes to Show She Was a
Partner in Firm.
HER TOPAZ NOTE

Alan r. Hawley, OF William Hawley
&; Co.. brokers at No. 2s Broad street.
was to-day subjected TO cross-examina-
ton by Arthur C. Train before Justice
Erlangcr and jury In the trial OF the
suit Of his brother William and himself
against their sister. Jennie NJ. Hawley.
who at fifty-one eloped and got married
twice in New Jersey TO Charles Levee.
a French aeronaut twenty-five years
old. They seek to recover s3i,3j0, alleged
to have been loaned to her
Mr.. Hawley had testified that his Sis
ter vanished on April s, after he de-
manded payment OF at least one OF the
promssory notes she had given to Sc
cure the loans She kept the notes as
well as other papers In the family safe
at their home. No. % East Seventy-sixth
street
The key could not be found after she
disappeared. A safe blower was called
in. He blew open the safe. but the
notes We're gone.
Hears Of the Wedding.
A few days afterward notice APP
peared in newspaper of the marriage
of Miss Hawley to the French balloon
chauffeur
You were president of the Aero Club,
were YOU not?" asked Mr., Train. Haw-
ley said he was. and that the Aero Club
had brought Levee over for certain eX-
perments in aviation.
This suit is for alleged notes made
in 1905. How much did you make thai
YEAR," the lawyer asked. Hawley
couldn't tell off hand, and Mr.. Osborne
demanded to know what 1t was all
about.
We propose to show" said Mi
Train, that all these moneys paid by
the Hawley Brothers to their sister
was her share as a partner In the firm.
and for household expenses, for she ran
the house.
O. Now. vii YOU tell the jury how
much capital the firm OF William Haw-
ley 81 Co was started on A: We start.
ed on a sh9estring; | had my seat on
Then, holding paper In his hand
which he consulted. the cross-exam-
iner asked:
ton OF moneys paid out for your bene-
1T to Howe & Hummel in order to get
you out of Ludlow Street Jail. where
YOU had been for six months. that your
mother and sister were to have one
third interest in the FIRM"
This was away back in 1884" inter
rupted Mr.. Osborne. 1T isn't fair to
bring in these things that happened
ness was only boy
Justice Erlanger ruled the question
out.
one OF the lawyers said to an Even
ing World reporter that Alan II. Haw
leI's visit 10 Ludlow Street Jail was >
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26
MOODY MEMORIAL WEEK.

CHlCAGO, Oct. =, With a "sunrlse"
service, friends OF the late Dwight L.
Moody from many parts OF the country
to-day at Moody Institute began a
weeks exercises In memory OF the
noted evangelist. Reminiscent lectures
Among those who have arrived are VI.
II. Moody, son and biographer OF the
preacher. The exer clses VIII close next
Sunday night.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26
FOOD ApuLTERAToRs FINED.

in the Court of Special Sessions tod y
from viclators OF the SAM .ry Code.
Nearly a score OF milk dealers wee
fired sums ranging from so TO SIS.
while a number OF butchers paid fines
for using sulphurous acid on their
meats as n preventative,
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26
Wrote Of Her EIopement.

Mr.. Train read two letters. Identified
by Alan Hawley as having been found
by him In his sisters room on the morn
ing after she eloped with the French
boy balloon chauffeur" dated the day
she left, April S, reading as follows;
Dearest Billy;-l wanted to tell you
this morning, but my courage gave out
after the row with Alan, SO ! have 10
write instead that l have married
Ievee ana we are going NJ once to
Quebec, and then 10 England. ] sup
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26
WHY A JAGLESS
TOWN? AND IN
JERSEY At THAT
Not a "SteW" or Even a SIM
mer in North Arlington in
Four Years.
VARIOUS REASONS GIVEN
But, Whatever the Cause,
Town Marshal Reife Has
Easy Time of 1t.
VARIOUS REASONS GIVEN


"N'''s us IRE mann point the starting
statement that during the last four
years not a single arrest for drunken.
ness b,s no,, ,,,,o g., 49,, ~
S,r,,, ,,,,.... -,
49,, TO- .,'',. I''
"''' N'7' ~ ''''' '''" VIZ" VIC
town OF Arlington. III" latter being also
in New Jcrscy hut rot so fav north.
from 1,o,cc ui.fc, 49,, ,,,,,,,, .,,.i,.-,
S''' ''''S - ''''' '''' IS '.-' ""l.h
is duIy SGT forth in tNo C"a'ol rCnc-.
OF Town Marshal ,r,c,'a.. ri, II uoi,c
IN ,,o ca. ,.,.-. ..,........
'''.'
Mou'" h''"'@"| Dag II" t7.E-m.ndel
TO the question.
WY
IN reply 10 'a' n"9F' Z special in
,,.'-s. 'ot acting on Nela I OF The
I.Ne''l'I oF4u ""o." respectfully yep
''''' "!,-' a; exhaustive .&2-.:j'
NV U'e premises and b" it.S7>2! r.s.;
nus '-.''' Z, "'1' H-.'ie @: *
plantations for the phenomenon per-
tn,, 10 NOR" '.-aSi':'' 10 Wit, as
'oi'o"s.
rerhaPs Thcac Are Why.
First-tn order to get lu,.v-haro fro,,
North Arlington it Is necessary to wal,
distance If upward OF for miles. tn,
word upward being deemed advisable
fei use when taken in como .,ion VIII
|hc character of thc count," ryen
though intoxicated. Gre ,gou}d ,.a,rr2i,,.
attempt 10 get sou,a,,;,,,. f.,.., -.
Arlngton. Would or would no, m inn
''''E TO walk -Four miles under such civ
s"'''S'ahceS conduce 70 sooIie;H?
Hecohd-ierson arrested IL North A.
hhSton are taken TO HacNcns..eG to 20
locked up in the Haci-onsack jail Many
There he, perhaps, that mish, lo Wiling
~ be drunk in North A"ing.on. h..
who is theie thct would he . Ike. -,
in Hackensack?
Thrl-AN Implied ecu7cj.,. a. Nh. nov.
CT North .trl!ry:o..7;.s n 10 ~ =.
hold.
i'ourth-perso,.z 1os,.i.,,. ......
do so o. q >..-..,. -. ~
Marshal r,.;a :. a.. - -
family. ''''' i''%
Firth-.rbo-o
cafes fop,.,. ,,. '''S' Si"eu
holes iu \or,b ,.,, ' '''''
Eor,,, ,,Ii,r ''',s
.s-k ..,,. ''' ''n liacEen-
.,,cb c.,,a,.., '"e sander in
tho u.Isaa VIC ''o'' on ms side of
ua,,,aa.'1'' 10 me effect that
.''' i1s' pace OF earth.
wv" 70 HcH ! mere.
from given point in the suburbs OF
Hackehsack orc takes. If orc mug.
the trolley for Arlington. Cars go 10
Arlington. hut no; often. leaving ,ha
car line where l. s:ors enc wallis IN =
genera direction U:..il one comes to =
trolley car that somebody tool; ONT
there once and then went avn. ccG
forgot same. one fir1s in cl2rre Of
this car n genilemany qgcr, ;,~ TIA
trolley road who tells one to keo, ,,r,,.
on. and in time one viii come 20 Nor,b
Arlington.
How vii! one know. y,l-o,, QUO co,,,..,
to North hrlinC.oa"'' g-,., ooo
You cant maize no ,,,,s-,.., ....,, d.
SAYS the gcn;lo,1rr,. no.. ,.r,,,.,,s
aln't bu, o,a N.-.r ,,,I "',
world. You'n know II who, .," s 81" - ,'' =,
laufhins msrrily At his own les, rho
While.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-26

North Arlington Ia pleasantly situated
su either side OF a road which runs into
the centre OF the town and then goes
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-30

GOV. FOLK At ST. JOSEPH.
MIssouri's Executive Opens Campaign
With Extended Speech.

St JOSEPH. Mo.-Gov Joseph W
Folk opened his United States sen
storial campaign at Tootle opera house
Friday night in the presence Of large
audience. His address was a lengthy
one. about eighteen thousand words. in
which he reviewed his stewardship.
He discussed measures which he had
advocated. among which were the elm
nation OF lobbying at the legislature. !.
ioing away with railroad passes. tax
ing politics out OF police departments.
Inauguration of better road system /:
adoption of measures bringing capital
and labor closer together: enactment
II new freight Law. and two-ceut pas
senger rate: enactment OF the new
state primary law: passage OF the pure
food law: providing that juries shall
fx punishment for high crimes: doing
sway with race-track gambling. etc.
During his address the governor an
aounced his candidacy for United
States senator. and declared he would
make a clean fight for the honor. He
said he wanted votes that are for him
because they think he Is right. and
foes not care for votes that are merely
against some one else. He expressed
belief that the tarif should be re-
vised: that water ways should be i'm
proved. and in conclusion explained
why there should be an amendment 20
he Federal Constitution which should
permit the election OF United States
senator's by direct vote of the people
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-30
De CHAULNES DEAD
DAUGHTER OF sHoNTs BECOMES
A WIDOW ON HONEYMOON.
WERE Welded LAST FEBRUARY
Obstruction in Artery Caused Death
Discovered Lifeiess In 6ed-Rela-
tises Are Notified.

Paris-The youn Duo de C1aui-
nes. who was married in New
York city last February to Miss The
odora Shonts. daughter Of the presi.
dent Of the Clover Leaf railroad. was
found dead In bed Friday in his apart
ment at the 'iotel Dangham. in the
Rue Boccador.
The dukes body was found b. his
wife. who Immediately cabled her IA
ther, Theodore r. Shonts. in New
York. Death vas due to embolism.
the obstruction OF an artery. When
he retired Thursday night the duks
apparently was in perfect health. and
his student death prostrated the
young widow. She received a cable
gram from her father stating that he
and Mrs. shonts would start for Paris
Immediately.
Chicago Relatives No'ihed.
Chicago. Ili-The sudden death
OF the Due de Chaulnes Is con
nrmed In a eablegran received here
Friday from Mrs. John A Drake. The
cablegram Is dated Paris and Is
dressed 10 Col Robert Rae. Mrs
rake's father. The ShOnts family
and Mrs. Drake are relatives.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-30
RIvALEo INAUGURAL FUNCTION.
Gorgeous Ball Given In Honor OF tss
Fleets Stop at Los Angeles.

Los Angeles. Gala ball rival
ing in its wealth and brilliant ef.
fects an inaugural function at Wash
ington Wednesday night brought to a
close the nth day of the stay Of the
American battIeship feet at the ports
of Los Angeles. The dance was Civ.
en- In the immense Shriners' Audi
torium. in honor OF the admirals and
officers OF the feet and it Is estimat-
ed that more than 200 couples took
part in the grand march. which was
led by Rear Admiral Charles NJ.
Thomas and Mrs Adena r. Chanec.
wife Of Gen. Chaffee. chairman OF the
officers entertainment committee. The
officers all were attired In full even
ing dress uniform and the glitter OF
gold lace mingled everywhere with the
blended colors of the splendid gowns
worn by the ladies'
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-30
STEAMER SINKS CRUISER.
Revised List Of Names Brings the
Total Of Deaths known to Five.

Southampton-The American line
steamer St Paul. which left South
srpton in a dense snOwstorm Satur
day afternoon. on her regular voy
age. bound for New York. rammed
ard destroyed the British second
class cruiser Gladiator. OF the Isle
u Wight
The total number OF dead and
missing OF the Gladiator's crew as a
result OF the collision is IS The ad
m.ralty Sunday night issued a re
sised list OF names Of the Gladiator
victims. which included an addition.
nj death in the hospital. bringing ths
total of deaths known up TO FIVE
rwenty-three men are missing. ac
cording to the list. and six are .ut
fering severe injuries.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-30

wazhiugton-The sum total OF the
proceedings Wednesday in the house
vas he passage under suspension
n the rules. of three bills and the
t@feaf Of one When adjournment
sas reached there vas pending a
measure whieh iassructs IN. attorney
x~nerai % Institute suits against the
Oregon a California Railroad Co.
for sh@ forfeiture or several million
srr~s % land grants IN Oregon The
sills tkaf got through we're a. fol
lnxs
Eselarinx Shs right 20 enter as oil
lands certain mineral iands. authoriz
ing ths alienation of certain sllot.
meats Of the ave civilized tribes. and
removing N. restrictions against for
-sga saips Wifh respect to trade be-
tween the United States aud the Phil
ippine Islands
BY a large majority. the bill to al
los the importation Of foreign white
la0orers into Hawaii vas defeated.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-30
To Honor Father Of s,see.li.

Chicago. iil--President ONeal Of
the Western league OF basebal
clubs "Wednesday wired the managers
OF all Western league clubs. Request.
ing them TO display flags at ha}f
mast at all games Thursday. as .
marx OF respect To the memory Of
Henry Chadwick. the Father OF has.
ball. whose interment will take place
In Brooklyn. y. Y Thursday. II *
probable that the cIt.os os other
leagues viii take similar action.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-30
Debate on Four 5astissnips.

washington-Arsum in favor Of
the presidents program for four hat.
tleships consumed most OF the session
OF the senate Friday Senator piles
Of Washington opened the debate. de.
claring that the Asiatic situation AZ
fecting the Pacific coast was menace
to that section. as war clouds might
quickly rise over some clsh between
Americans and Jananese ~. xanted
q feet kept in the Pacific.
Mr.. Hale laid before the senat. a
statement OF battleships and other fes
.ures OF the American naval program.
which he said showed that as large a
fleet as is now in the Pacific can be
kept there and at the same tin.. there
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-30
hamlet BURIED:
THIRTY PERISH
SLIDING MOUNTAIN SWEEPS VII.
LACE INTO RIVER IN EARLY
MORNING.
PHYSICIANS RUSH TO SCENE
Those Who Were No, Killed When
Their Homes Were EnsvIfed
Were LET, Under Masses
of Earth.

buckingham. Que.-Half OF the lit.
tls French hamlet OF Notr. Dame lie
Salette. i6 miles from here. on tbs
fisvere river. lies buried under a
sliding mountain and at least 20 OF
its small population are known to
have perished The hamlet has no
telephone or telegraph and neither Is
u on a railroad. MeaEer bits Of news
os the disaster come in by messenger
from the physicians and other rcscu-
ers who we're hurried there when the
first calls for aid came at early morn.
ing
The river iievere winds at the foot
% the hamlet and a mountain towers
bcaind II. Spring rains for DAYS past
have been melting the snow and ice
on the mountainside and streams have
been coursing down to the river. At
; O'Clock Sunday morning. Just as the
little hamlet began to stir for early
rissr part OF the mountain started To
slide toward the river II tore a path
Of death and destruction on its way
ard those who were not killed when
taeiF homes were engulfed were left
buried under the mass OF rock and
oGrth
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-30
Guatemala Cadet. exeeu,es

Guatemala City-Two ringleaders
OF the cadets who attempted 20
Kill President Cabrera Monday. were
eourt-martialsd and executed shortly
after the attempt. A government bul.
letin issued Wednesday morning. says
the president. who was slightly wound
ed in the arm. Is doing well. Tho
hanks and stores reopened Wednes-
day. but the palace and plaza are SIN
occupied by soldiers. The new Amer
tean minister. Major William Heimke.
was received In private confidential
audience BY President Cabrera Tues
dav
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1908-04-30

San Francisco. Cal-At Thurs
DAY mornings session OF the trial OF
Abraham Ruef. charged with attempt
ed bribery. the defense asked Judge
Doolin TO grant a change OF venue. ~.
torney Ach. for Ruef. stated tha; sf-
hdavits by lss citizens had been made.
IN their Judgment. the community at
large is too biased 70 allow the former
political boss fair trial Judge Dooi
In refused 10 pass on the matter al
this time