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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25

operator tire plot 56x1o9 feet the vest side OF
roc-v,oo5 street 80 feet south OF Jamaica avenue.
The Gross & Gross Company has leased Tor l. ..
& NJ s Korn to Miss Elizabeth Kennedy, milliner.
the store No East 4st street for term OF
years.
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THE BRONX BUILDING PLANS.

Valentine ave 9 $50 - It n OF TraveFs st; two
story frame dwelling. 21x55. William Cooin, -
owner. = Hewitt. architect, cost -
TAYLOR 81 " s. 225 II OF Morris Park ave- two
story frame dwelling. 21x54: Joseph Gamachs
owner: 3 EbelinE architect. cost. .....--
fremont ave g lie ~ II Of Avenue b ons
story brick stable f2xf2: Mrs Caroline Keller
owner. B EbeIinE architect. cost.
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4 san nnn roKFNEKE DEAL.

The Charles 2. Noyes Company has sold for
$50 CO 10 a client a country place at TokeneAe
Conn. comprising one and one-haf acres, on which
Is 4 modern dwelling. erected IN 1907 by Dr. Ross
Mcpherson. the seller. The property : delivered
free Id clear
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NEW OWNER FOR THE LATHAM.

The Gotham Building and Construction Company
has sold 10 General Charles Miller. Of Frankhh-
Penn the Hotel Latham. A twelve story structure.
\, ~ Fast 18th street. II is q plot 75x9S.9
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BUILDING LOAN CONTRACTS.

I74th ST n s. " Of Amsterdam ave IoxS;
Max Marx loans helen heal's Alo -.. ssT 500
nom ST. n 3 iG .rI Il OF Amsterdam ave 525oo
Is1st ST. All II " OF Clinton ave, lOox - =
I5rssular' central Nor gage 20 ioan ..... q 500
l72d st. 100 Il q " Horner aorney 5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25

~ LOVER FIFTH AVENUE DISTRICT
IN ne lozrr Fifth avenue section viii he found
sores o. large importing houses which mainly &C
ne -4z-e- lofts OF he building In The upper
E-r--zz vrTf fe found manufacture OF c-oaks anG
---s- wearing apparel The importers are able 10
pa -5-rer rentals nan manufacturers o. cloaks
E-5 many other kinds # goods. and therefore
ear Demands Of nc importers increase they Vil
---- ~-re- hons rh- rauIfs ctu-ers of coakS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-11-25

Perfectly new. opposite czossen
Gardens and Opera House Eacn
room has balcony and fireplace
Grand verandahs-
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Country Property TO Let.

4 = INVESTMENT WORTH IAvEsTIiA IiNG. L.
\ ersieR Man3r HASTINGS HOMES 60. :. " -
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Elders Not to Be Divided.
CLAUS SPRECKELS' WILL.
Value of the Property Is Estimated
at S5O,OOO,OOO.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 30-The
will of Claus Spreckels, which was eX-
ecuted in New York May II, 1908. was
filed for probate yesterday with the
clerk of San Francisco county. Under
its terms the widow Anna Christina
Spreckels. receives life interest in the
estate, which, after her death, is to be
divided among three children. Claus A.
Spreckels. Rudolph Spreckels and Mrs.
John Ferris of Kingswood. England. for
merly Miss Emma Spreckels. The tes-
lament reciteS that the two other sons,
John d. and Adolph, were literally pro-
vided for during the life Of the testator
The value Of the estate is not given,
but it has been estimated at 100000
Mrs. Anna SpreckelS. who is now sew
enty-eight years old. will receive the ne
income of the property while she lives
share alike. except for the provision that
Mrs. Ferris portion is to revert to he
estate in case she dies without children
before the death of her mother. In the
event that Claus A. or Rudolph Spreck-
els die before their mother the share OF
he deceased legatee is to be equally di-
vided among the surviving children
Claus A. and Rudolph Spreckels are ap-
pointed executors Of the estate, with
out bonds. and trustees. with absolute
power to make such dispositions of the
properties as they see fit wi hout being
liable for any losses that may be sus-
tanned.
The witnesses to the will are William
W. Cook lawyer of New York, and
Thomas e. Jones and Richard T. Thomp-
son of Brooklyn.
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The Marine Corps.
CLARENCE F. KING GUILTY.
Convicted of Larceny of $25, 900
From Patrons.

BOSTON, Mass, December :D-Guilty
on twenty-scven counts was the verdict
returned by jury in the Suffolk county
superior court at midnight last night
against Clarence +. King, formerly well
known as financial agent in this city
and New York. who has been on trial
for two weeks for the alleged larceny
of $4,000 from patrons.
The jury went out at 1:20 yesterday
afternoon. following Judge Schofield' s
charge of two and a half hours. King
was in court when the verdict was an
nounced and heard it without showing
surprise District Attorney NJ. J. Dwyer
asked the court to increase Kings bail
of 1000, but Judge Schofeld deferred
action until today.
There were thirty-one counts in the in
dictment against the broker. but four of
these We're not considered by the jury.
as the court had ruled that no evidence
bearing upon them had been presented.
For several years King maintained elab-
orately squipped Offices in Boston and
New York. His advertisements brought
hi n many investors from all parts of the
country. He was conspicuous in organ
izinS the kinS-CroWther Company. He
was interested i'm other concerns. and
in 1907 published dai y newspaper here.
Last February King disappeared and was
declared bankrupt. In June he re-
turned to Boston and his arrest fol-
lowed.
King is a native of North Carolina.
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NEW NAMES FOR CABINET.
John v. Farwen Possibility for Sec
retarY of Interior

CHICAGO. December 3O.-The Record
Herald today prints the following under
an Augusta. Ga, date:
1.-THE newest name suggested for d
member of Mr.. Taft's official family is
that of John V. Farwell of Chicago. a
former Yale man, and one of the best
known business men of the western me-
tropolis 1t is likely that Farwell will be
asked to take the portfolio of Secretary
of the Interior. Mr. Ballnger of Wash
ington has been mentioned for the place,
and it was considered possible for time
that James r. Gareld would continue at
his post. 1t is certain now. however. that
Mr.. Garfield will be made ambassador,
probably to Rome. 1t is believed now
that Mr. Ballinger has been eliminated"
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PLANNING DINNER TO MR., TAFT
ATLANTA CHAMBER OF COM
MERGE BUSY.
Decides to Invite President Roose.
velt and Cabinet and Many
Prominent Southerners.

ATLANTA, Ga. December 29.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt and his entire cabinet,
the Governor Of Ohio the governors of
all southern states, Gov.-elect Joseph
NJ. Brown Of Georgia. Senators Bacon
and Clay, the entire Georgia congress
sional delegation and prominent south
erners will be invited to attend the
dinner to be given by the Atlanta Cham
ber of Commerce the evening of Janu-
ary Is. at which the next President
Mr.. Taft. is to be the guest of honor
and chief speaker.
The dinner will be given in the new
Auditorium Armory building. and
plates will be laid for 600, at SO per
plate.
To Charter Special Train.
A special train will be chartered by
the chamber of commerce, and repre-
sentative citizens. including the mayor,
will meet Mr.. Taft and his party at a
point between here and Augusta. Mrs.
Asa G. Gambler. wife of the president
of the chamber of commerce. has
charge of the arrangements for the en-
tertainment of Mrs. Taft and the ladies
of the party.
1t is expected that Mr.. Taft will de-
liver his public address at the Grand
Theater at $50 o'clock Friday after
noon. the 18th instant.
Bishop Wesley j. Gaines of the Af-
rican NJ. Z. Church has called a meet
ing of prominent negroes to be held
tomorrow afte. oOn to arrange the de-
tails in regard to the promised ad
dress by Mr.. Taft to the negroes.
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CONFER WITH MR.. TAFT.
Chairman Hitchcock and Treasurer
Sheldon Among the Callers.

AUGUSTA, Ga, December ;0.-George
r. Sheldon, treasurer of the republican
national committee, who yesterday took
up winter quarters at Aiken, S. c., came
here today for game of go,f on the
Country Club links and Incidentally to
have u conference with Mr.. Taft and Ma
tionaI Chairman Hitchcock
The Connecticut senatorial situation was
presented to Mr.. Taft after his morning
game by Charles Hopkins Clarl. OF Hart
ford. Mr. Clark is understood To- be aid
ing Representative Hill in his fight
against Senator Brandegee. Mr. Taft
has adopted a rule that he will not take
hand in senatorial contests. but it evil
IDENTIFY was considered desirable that he
should he put in possession of the situa-
ton at first hand
Mr.. Hitchcock had an extended confer
ence with Mr.. Taft this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
DEAD IN THIRTY-FIVE TOWNS
NOW NUMBER OVER 100000
Reggie and Bagnara Entirely Destroyed, Together With
Their Observation-Disclosures Islands Believed to Have
Been Submerged in Greatest Calamity
Of Modern Times.
WORST CALAMITY IN CENTURIES.

The earthquake in Italy has caused loss of life beyond
any calamity in centuries.
The mortality is estimated 1t is possible
that the total may far beyond this appalling figure
There is knowing anything like the full extent of the
disaster The region affected is devastated The details of
what has happened within its bounds scarcely better
known today than they hours ago. It will be
days before the forces the country
and begin to grasp the scope of the disaster.
1t only be said that thrtythree cities and
OF importance are in ruins and that part of their
inhabitants lying dying dead beneath.
Fires continually spngng up in the ruins of
Messina They overwhelmed great numbers of injured
pinned in the wreckage of their homes who for
tunate enough to meet more sudden DEATH
The catastrophe amounts alteration of part of
the worlds surface The straits of Messna have shifted
There where there firm land before The ships
the charts of the straits their efforts
reach the helpless cities
Reports agree that the catastrophe in Messina
claimed nearly 5o.ooo half the population, victims
Reggie, with $4,000 inhabitants, is totally destroyed
say the pilots of relief vessels that sought it. Out
whole population but five survivors have thus heard
Of They think that practically all of their ownsmen are
dead
In Bagnara the dead are
Pam city of 10000, has death list of 1000.
The of Cassano has uneathed 500 corpses already
and dead estimated Cattansetta lost
1900 victims. Gazzar said have suffered 15oo
In smaller places there mortaties Semi
lost 500. like number perished in Cosenza.
Train after pouring in the refugees from
Messna Palermo and Catania They arriving bv
the thousands The trains returning Messna
physicians. hospital outfits and soldiers.
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RIDDLED WITH SHOT.
Baltimore Man Probably Fatally In.
jured While Robbing House.

Williams, aged twentyone years. whose
home is in Baltimore, was shot and prob
ably fatally injured at Andalusia Il
suburb, by Walter Wagner. whose home
he was caught robbing. Wagner found
Williams, Joseph Foster and two other
young men in his home He chased them.
when Williams. it is alleged. turned and
fired at Wagner The latter CARED
shotgun and he returned the fire.
The charge from the gun struck VIII
iiams. riddl .ng him from the breast to the
knees. He fell in his tia~ks and Fost r.
who stopped to assist him, was Cap
tured
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OLD BOOK REVEALS FRAUD.
Restores to Woman Estate Withheld
bv Foster Parents

CHICAGO, December 3O.-The story
told by an old account book found in
the false bottom Of dust-laden trunk
has resulted in an order by the probate
court restoring to Mrs. Nellie knight an
estate valued at $1,000. The book con-
tanned written evidence that Mrs. knight
was defrauded through long period of
years by her foster parents. both now
dead. in whose diSinterested affection, up
to few months ago. she had believed
implicitly.
If the book had not been found Mrs
knight would never have recovered the
property. and probably would never have
known that at the time she was adopted
she was. in a small way. an heress, and
not. as she had been led to believe a
pennileSS waif.
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10 the ground. The victims may be num-
Dered by tens of thousands The conf1a-
grafton which is still raging is completing
the destruction. Salvage Implements fire
men and soldiers must be sent instantly.
The disaster exceeds the widest imagi-
nation"
The volcano of Stromboli is active and
the seas around the island are very asi-
tated and dangerous to navigation.
The pope has telegraphed the arch
| bishop at Palermo large sum of money
and instructed him to proceed to Messina
Immediately to help the survivors
From latest estimates today 1t is feared
that the total number of victims in Sicily
and Calabria will reach more than one
hundred thousand. while the damage to
property will be several hundreds of
millions.
| The exact fate of Reggie is not yet
clear, but in the light of the latest in
formation previous stories to the effect
| that the site was swallowed up by the
sea are regarded as exaggeration. 1t is
believed that the city was overwhelmed
! in the tidal wave however, and that
the quake itself was SO severe there as to
/ leave hardly stone upon another.
King and Queen on Scene.
| King Victor and the queen arrived at
Messina today. AS they made their way
into the ruined town the scene of disaster
and horror was too much for the queen.
who almost swooned. Crowds of terror
/ stricken persons swarmed about the royal
party, throwing themselves in the mud
and screaming for pity and aid.
! Many terrible stories are related in con-
nection with the rescue work. The res
| cuers had TO contend with IL superstition
! so deep rooted i'm the Sicilian mind that
| in many instances injured men and wonl-
en- clung to crumbllng walls, refusing to
! let 90 their hold and seek safer position
! AS further facts concerning stricken
| Messina become available they corrobo-
| rate i'm every detail the worst fears here
! toforc expressed. The cathedral. munici-
pality buildings, barracks and prisons are
| all destroyed, and presumably all the
/ smaller buildings share the same fate. OF
/ Messina only eight are known TO have
| survived while at Reggie the silence OF
death still reigns. leaving to the magina-
ton the terrible havoc wrought by the
catastrophe, with the horrible thrush of
| the sea. the swallowing up of boats. the
crushing of ships and the destruction OF
bridges and walls. The sea became al
most instantly covered with debris after
/ the upheaval, containing refuse of every
! description dotted with human bodies.
Whole Shore Line Changed
! When day dawned the entire shore line
of the surrounding country was utterly
changed in appearance. The coast line
was greatly altered. while of all the
| ma gnificent houses along the shore only
Continued on Tenth Page)
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Fined Gov. Smiths Chauffeur.

ATLANTA, Ga. December 30.-It was
learned that the driver of an automobile
belonging to Gov. Hoke Smith was ar
rested and fined Monday for exceeding
the speed limit in Bate Hill. a nearby
suburb. The automobile was occupied by
members of Gov. Smiths family and
friends. The authorities of Battle Hill,
which has almost puritanical speed regu-
lations stopped the governors automobile
by laying a log across the road
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Police to Raid Society Gamblers.

CHICAGO. December 3O.-The police de-
partment and the Law and Order League
have joined hands in a crusade TO prevent
society women from gambling. The ed ct
applies to cinch. whist and euchre parties
in which the trophies are cut glass and
china ware. as well as to bridge and poker
parties. i'm which high monetary stakes
are the prizes.
1t is declared that private residences as
we'll public halls will be raided. If nee
eSSary.
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CAR FERRY BOAT STRANDED.
Lake Michigan Steamer Loaded
With "a Cars Grounds on Beach.

LUDINGTON. Mich. December 3O-The
car ferry Pere Marquette No. II. loaded
with thirty -four cars of freight, grounded
on the beach seven miles north of Luding-
ton near Rig Point Sauble today. A heavy
sea is rolling, but it is believed the ship
is in no danger.
Pede Marquette Ferry No. 20 went to
her assistance. but was unable to release
No. IL because of the high seas 1t Is
thought that as soon as the east wind
subsidies and the seas go down the cargo
be transferred to another ferry and
that No. II can be foated. Volunteer
life saving crews are on the scene.
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Held for Stealing His Own Cash.

TRENTON, y. j.. December D--Ar-
thur Dillon OF Pennington was heid
in 81 900 bail for stealing 81 that belonged
to himself. He bought 81 money order
to pay Il debt to Charles Jones. Before
he could pass it along to Jones he found
he again needed the money. signed
Jones' name to the order, il is alleged
and got his money. Jones made com-
plaint against Dillon, who waived q
hearing before United States Commits
sioner Cramer when arraigned on
charge Of forging money order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION
FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM
THE WHITE HOUSE.
Orders Issued by War and Navy De-
partments for Guidance Of Of
ficers Who Will Attend.

The official program for the President 8
New Year reception was made public at
the White House today by William Loeb,
secretary to the President. 1t differs In
no material way from the program of this
function a year ago The announcement
follows:
The President will receive at
11.OO A.M.-The Vice President: the
members of the cabinet;
the diplomatic corps.
11.2O AM.-The Chief Justice and the
associate justices of the
Supreme Court of the United
States; the judges of the
Court of Appeals of the
District of Columbia; the
judges of the Supreme
Court of the District of CO.
lumbia; the judges of the
United States Court OF
Claims; former members of
the cabinet; ambassadors
and ministers of the United
States.
II.SO AN. Senators, representatives
and delegates in Congress.
1l45 AM-Officcrs of the army; Off
GERS of the navy: officers OF
the Marine Corps; COM
manding general and gen.
eral staff of the militia OF
the District of Columbia
l2.15 PM-The regents and secretary
of the Smithsonian Institu-
ton: the civil service COM
mission: the interstate COM
merce commissions; the 18TH
mian canal commission, the
Commissioners of the Dis
trict of Columbia; assistant
secretaries of departments;
the solicitor general; assist
ant attorneys general: as
siStant poStmasterS general.
trP1 1Sllrer of the United
States: the librarian of
Congress; the public printer.
the heads of bureaus in the
several departments; the
president of the Columbia
Institution for the Deaf and
Dumb.
1880 PM.-The Society of the Cincin-
matt; the Aztec Club OF
1917: the Associated Vet
Grams of the War of 1S46-4I
the Military Order of the
Loyal Legion of the United
States; the Grand Army of
the Republic: the Medal of
Honor Legion; the Union
Veteran Legion: the Union
Veterans Union; the So
cicty of the Army of San
tiaco: the Spanish War
Veterans; the Army and
Navy Tnion: the Minute
Men; the Sons of the Amer
lean Revolution: the mem
bcrs of the Oldest Inhabi-
tants' Association of the
District of Columbia.
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The Army and Navy.

Formal orders We're issued from the
War and Navy Departments today to
all officers of both branches of the sery-
ice regarding their official participation
in the New Year ceremonies at the White
House. Those who are on duty in WASH
ington are ordered 10 appear at the Presi-
dents reception. while those not on duty,
but who will be in the city Friday are
invited to proceed to the White House
with the official callers.
Officers OF the District National Guard
have been invited by Gen. Bell to call at
the White House with the officers of the
regular army.
To the army officers Gen. Bell has
issued the following circular:
THE officers on the active list of the
army in this city and at Washington bar
racks and Fort Myer will assemble in
full dress uniform at the Office of the
chief of staff Friday. January 1. 1909 not
later than II % am, and proceed thence
to the White House To pay their respects
to the President of the United States,
Officers on the retired list are invited to
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The formation will be made under the
direction of the aljutant general of the
army in the following order:
/. General officers.
>. Other officers, according to depart
ment, corps or arm of the service, as
given in the latest army list and direc-
tory, viz: General staff corps, the adJu-
tant generals department, inspector gen
erals department, etc.
Retired officers will follow next after
officers Of the same grade on the active
list of the department, corps or arm of
the service To which they formerly be-
lonSed.
The commanding general and genera!
staff of the militia of the District of CO.
umbia are invited to assemble in the
order named for officers of the army and
to proceed to the White House in the or
der prescribed in the official program is
sued by the secretary to the President.
The Marine Corps.
The special order affecting naval officers
and officers of the Marine Corps was is
sued by Secretary NeWberry. 1t follows:
"Officers Of the navy and Marine Corps
on duty In the city of Washington. and
other officers who may be in the city and
not on duty, but who desire to pay their
respects to the President of the United
States. shall assemble in special full-dress
uniform at the office of the Secretary OF
The Navy, Navy Department. at II 30
am, Friday. January /. 1909, whence
they will proceed to the White House."
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Bagnara Totally Destroyed.

CATANZARO. CalLbria. December 30
report received here early this morn
Ing says that the town ot Bagnara, on the
coast TO the north of Reggie, has been
completely wiped out. fire finishing the
work OF destruction. The report saws
that "all the inhabitants of Bagnara are
dead" The town counted about 1o.us,
people.
In few days lime will be scattered
over the heap Of ruins which alone mark
the site OF a once populous town.
Gable communication with the Aeolian
Islands. twenty-five miles north of Sicily,
Is interrupted. 1t is evident that the line
Is broken. and it is feared that the islands
also have been devastated
The largest of the group is the Island of
Lipar. and the capital town has popula-
tion of 12.000.
II is feared that vast treasures have
been looted at Messina. The local branch
of the Bank of Italy had s2OUO.u00 on de-
posit there, and other banks had large
amounts of money in their vaults.
There were also countless treasures and
articles of value in the sumptuous PALACES
and prosperous shops of the city.
Fires Raging at Messina.
from Signor Felice deputy nj Messina,
summing up the situation follows:
"Nlssina is completely destroyed-razsd
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1890 PM.

100 p. P.M.-ReceptlOn OF citizens.
Gentlemen to be received whether in
carriages or OH foot. will enter the White
House by the north portico and will leave
by the eastern entrance (oppoSite the
Treasury.
Carriages will approach the White
House by the northwestern gate and will
leave by the northeastern gate and be
parked in East Executive avenue where
they will remain until called to the east
entrance, from which all guests will de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-30
Weather.

Rain and warmer tonight.
Thursday fair and colder. with
northwesterly winds.
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Order Of Formation.

assemble at the same time and place and
TO participate in the exercises.