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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-26
Bleriot Astir Early.

At o'clock Bleriot, who was deter
mined not to allow the slightest chance
to escape, proceeded to the shed at Sam
gate, and his mOnOplane was pushed out.
To the handful of people who had gath
cred there, the spectacle of this man,
hobbling or clutches. dreaming of a flight
to England, had something awe-inspiring,
even terrifying in it. BleriOt cast aside
his crutches and took his place in the
monoplane, on which he already had
hoisted a red flag to guide the rescuers
in case he should fall
The monOplane rose easily and made
two circles above the land. Shortly
RIeriOt descended. His motor was rum
ming perfectly and he had confirmed the
fact that he had Il favOring sOuth-s0uth-
west breeze.
Start of the Aviator.
The critical moment was at hand. An
zania. the constructor, set the motor in
motion BleriOt settled himself calmly
in his seat, waving farewell and at 1876
the aeroplane rose and sped seward.
Fourteen minutes later, flying nigh
above the water, it was lost in the mists
hanging over the channel
Tbe DESTROYER, which had been warned
TO prepare, steamed swiftly in pursuit
but the flying man was faster and soon
-eI Bleriot is one of the Oldest and most
noDllar of aviators in France, and Is the
winner of the Osiris prize Of $1,000, in con-
iuction with Gabriel Nersin, the aero
blame manufacturer for their contribu-
lions to the progress OF aVlatlo OhIy
YESTERDAY he was decorated with the Le-
zion of Honor. He is the inventor OF a
searchlight for automobiles and became
interested in aviation in 1900.
throughout his career Bleriot has dis
plaved such reckless daring tnat MS
friends predicted ne would be killed He
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-07-26

Cambrian day, Saltair, Thursday,
July %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
BRUSSELS THRONGED.
Great Crozcds for Royal Fu-
ner1l-LOuise at Coffin.

Brussels. Dec. I.-ThronEs OF people are
arriving here from all parts OF Belgium
and from outside cities to attend the fu-
neral OF the late King Leopold and the
accession OF Albert. which are expected TO
he imposing spectacles- The demand for
cards for admission 70 the church and Par
lament exceeds the supply by many thou
sands. while small army OF foreign news
paper representatives are vainly clanoring
for journalistic privileges
The foreign princes. missions and delega-
lions have reached there Prince Albert
personally met the Duke OF Connaught
Prince Henry OF Prussia and Prince Ferdi-
nand OF Rumania-
An extraordinary feature at the palac.
is the wealth OF floral offerings from all
parts OF the world The grand staircase
and halls have been transformed into flower
gardens. Princess Louise. carrying a bunch
OF orchids, prayed for a long time TO-DAY
beside the coffin Of her father.
There is runnor tonight that the stock
company 70 which the King turned over
most Of his private property is about 70
dissolve. on the ground that It's organiza-
ton was illegal II is surhoritstively re-
ported. however. that this runor is un-
founded and that the company will con-
tinue 10 exist and will contest 20 the end
the suits brought by Princess Louise and
Prince Stsphanie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
MEXICO PLEASED.
Mad1z's Choice Approred-
altitude TO1card Zelaua.

Mexico City. Dec. 1.-THE election OF
Dr. Jose Madriz as President OF Mic
aragua Is looked on fsvorably by MeXi-
can government officers IgnaciO Maris-
cal. Minister OF Foreign Relations. said
While Mexico has no candidate for
President OF Nicaragua DR. Madriz was
regarded as a good selection Or. Madriz
has visited Mexico City. and We believe
him 20 be a man Of prudence and hon
esty In addition. he Is well educated
and enjoys the confidence OF those who
know him. as is evidenced by the fact
that he Is Judge OF the Central American
Court OF Justice az Cartago."
Speaking OF the possible confederation
OF Central American republics. Senior
Mariscal said
We have always believed that con-
federation OF states in Central America
would be the best thing for those coun-
tries but this is the worst possible time
20 make such an attempt II would be
a difficult matter under the most favor
able circumstances % md a man ac-
ceptahls TO all ave republics. and Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
M4DRIZ IN OFFICE.
Demonstration against Zeiaya
FoUOzcs Indu guration.

Nauazua. Dec. 21-Jose Madriz was
fnaugurated to-day as President OF Mic
aragua The ceremony was held In the
palace instead Of the parliament build
ing. Ex-President ZeIaya was .-ept
waiting fifteen minutes by DR.. Madriz.
who entered the hall accompanied BY
Julian Irias. Minister General
Zelaya. who wore the Order OF the
Legion OF Honor. made brief speech.
saying
Il entreat the Nicaraguans 70 rally 70
the support OF President Madriz. who has
made a VOW for the early termination
OF the fratricidal war. I wish 70 paw
tribute 20 the ability and integrity OF nv
successor. I am confident that his ad-
rninistration will be beneficial"
No demonstration attended the cere-
mony. but the words OF DIT. Madriz were
greeted with applause. In accepting
Office he said
II assume the Presidency unnoved by
personal ambition. but by the spirit OF
a good son going 70 the rescue OF his
beloved mother. harassed and imperilled.
I shall not be able 20 restore peace and
prosperity unaided. and i ask for the
assistance OF all true patriots. My aim
shall be 20 make Nicaragua a united
family. and my only programme peace
with honor. justice and liberty and ~
maintenance OF friendly relations with
foreign nations. and particularly with
Central America"
The oath OF office was administered
nv the President OF Congress. after
which salutes were fred by the artillery
accompanied by the ringing OF ehurch
bells Later groups OF men paraded the
streets. crying Death 10 Zelaya'" Viva
Estrada," There was no interference by
the police.
Returning 20 his hotel. President Ma
driz read a decree from the balcony, an
nouncing political amnesty and the re-
lease Of the inmates OF the penitentiary.
This was greeted with tremendous cheer
ing
Minister Irias attempted TO speak. but
he was cried down. and desisted after
futile efforts had been made 70 queu the
hostile demonstration
Reports are current here that a battle
has been fought at Rama.
In the riots at Granada Rudolph
Downing. an American citizen. who was
born az Granada. was arrested. The
American Consul at once filed a protest
with the authorities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
Bulletin.
THE PERENNIAL LURE OF THE
SEASHORE.

The great the New Jersey have their
attractions in winter no than in
great which parallel the strand call the
open air The strong walk the weak pushed snug
chairs al benefited The pure air stimulating is seldom
land tempered by filtration
through genial atmosphere of the Jersey pines and the
modified mild rising from the Gulf
Stream.
the peculiar sandy formation on the SOIL which
seldom falls for length of time and golf
clubs open all the year
piers the theatres the shops and the hotel fnc
lions there Is no lack of entertainment indoors
Asbury Park Long Branch the north Cape May Wild
wood and Ocean City the south with Atlantic City between
galaxy nearby that attracting each larger
number OF people prefer take home the advan
the With equal hotel
facilities bracng climate and the additional advantage OF
propnquty nearby getting stronger hold the
favor Of the people year by year
OF the Pennsylvania Ra
closely connected with all Of the
II is only New York Atlantic City and
theequarters Asbuy Park by through
press from Philadelphia other seahore
both Broad Station and Market Street Wharf ad
promptly with from all cities Of the Penn
sylvsns System
c Studs d P A. Fifth Avenue, New York, Ticket
Agents furnish all information and select the most
ssnient asked 10 do
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
CHANGE IN CABINET.
John Burns Nay Take Place of
Herbert Gladstone.

London. Dec. 21.-The appointment of
Herbert Gladstone. the Home Secretary.
as Governor General OF South Africa.
which was confirmed to-day. leaves a
vacancy in the Cabinet. which probably
will not be filled unless the Liberals are
victorious az the elections. In case Of
victory II is expected that John Burns
president ~ the Local Government
Board will succeed Mr. Gladstone as
Home Secretary. Winston Spencer
Churchill. president Of the Board OF
Trade. will succeed Mr.. Burns and
Lewis Hsrcourt. First Commissioner Of
Works win replace Mr.. Churchill
Under the new arrangement all these
Offices viii command the same salary
$4,000 yearly other names which
have been mentioned as likely success
sors OF Mr. Gladstone are Augustine
Birrell Chief Secretary for Ireland. and
Mr. HarCourt. but John Burns is the
one most likely 70 receive the appoint
rna0f
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
MORSE STAT AGAIN.
Charges against Jurg Bring
about Further Deldu

Charles u. Morse. the convicted banker
now IN the Tombs pending final action on
his appeal from his sentence 10 fifteen
years Imprisonment a. Atlanta got an
other reprieve yesterday when Judge
Hough in the United States Circuit Court.
granted q stay Of execution Of The sen
tenoe ne had himself imposed one month
more than & year ago. The stay operates
until such time as Judge Hough shall pass
upon the motion. on which ne reserved de-
cision after hearing the arguments yester-
day
MsTtin u. Littleton. counsel for Morse.
moved yesterday for a new trial for MS
client. on the ground that the jury which
arrived a. the verdict OF guilty on the in
diCrrnenr charging rnisappAcation ~ the
funds ~ rhe National Bank o. North
America. had been incompetent ana had
naisconducted itself in the wav OF in
diligence IN liquor The afldavits he pre-
senred were 10 the effect that one of the
jurors had since been found 70 be mentally
incompetent. but Henry L Suuson. spe-
cial attorney for the government IN the
Morse case. offered Ia answer efhdavits
showing that the juror named had lost his
wife by death during the year since the
trial and had been under a severe strain
since thar tine. which would explain the
basis for the physicians sfhdavirs offered
BY Mr.. LirrlsJon
The opinion OF DR.. Carlos ? Macdonald
on Juror Edward J. Dewey Mr. Stimson
characterized as the rashesr kind OF &
professional expert opinion" and N refu-
tation of that opinion he read from the
minutes Of the trial the examination %
Dewey before he was accepted as a juror
NO incompetent could hope 20 answer
the questions put upon that occasion" said
Mr.. SLimson
Replying 70 Mr. LiJLleton's atidavits and
argument that the jurors ha6 INDUCED IN
liouor, Mr. Srimson presented sfidavits
from most OF the jurors swearing that
what drinking they had done had been on
Saturday afternoons and Sundays and
then 20 q small extent only.
quiet sober and gsntlemanly" were the
cteriZations applied 70 each iuryman
BY his fellows IN the afidaVits-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
FIRE KILLS FAMILY OF FIVE.
All Other Occupants of Mount Vernon
Frame Building Saved.

In a fire which started early yesterday
morning in the i've story frame building
az the corner OF Glover and Wakefield ave-
nues. near the Mount Vernon city line.
Thomas Fredericks. forty-One years old.
and his wife. with their three small chill
dren. were burned 20 death. They lived
on the second floor and were asleep az the
time Incendiary origin OF the IRE is sus-
Pected. and an investigation will be made.
The fire began IN a bakers shop on the
hrst floor. and was discovered by the pro-
prietor. Andrew wilkins. who saw smoke
aud flames pouring from one OF the win
dows wilkins ran 10 a FIRE alarm box
across the street and sent in an alarm,
then rushed back 20 the building In an at
tempt 10 warn the tenants OF the house
In this he was aided by other men who
were passing on their way 20 work All
the families except the Freierickses were
awakened and managed 70 escape by way
OF the rear IRE escapes Although the
rescuers tried 20 arouse Fredertcks and his
wife and children. they were unable TO do
80 and as the flames spread with great
rapiiity they were compelled 70 descend
90 th. street
Before the arrival OF the tre engines the
whole house was a furnace, and after the
nre had been extinguished chief Mulcahey
and Fireman John Riley went through the
second roor and found the bodies OF Fred
sricks and his family. The damage 10 the
building Was about $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22

Those arrested yesterday and ar
raigned before Judge Holt. in the United
States Circuit Court. with the amount 81
their bail follow
Caroline Windmuller. No. acc Fifth
sVenue, 5000. Augusta wickstrorn. 80
2O5 West 45th street. $500. Alfred J
o'Donovan. No. 3sl Fifth avenue. 81. 500.
John Marlborough. No Il West 18th
street $3.50. Alice McEvov. ". Al
West 4ath street. 81 .5o0. Ellen McNa-
mara and Msrgaret NJ smith. doing
business as Ellen O'Donovan." No. 81
West Soth street. $3.50 each. and Anna
+. Conlin, No * West 3Sth street.
SI.5oo
Margaret Donaldson and Mary Kenny.
No Il East 46th street. and Theresa
Mshoney. No. 80 West 4sth street. were
arrested. and will be allowed until to-
DAY 90 present themselves for srraign-
ment and 10 furnish bail
In addition 90 those named. SIX others.
named in previous indictments. were re-
indicted on the same conspiracy indict-
ment found against those arrested
yesterday. and. together with all those
named above, were cited 20 appear on
January 2. when the Circuit Court will
set dates for their trials These six had
continued the same bail which they fur
nished az the time ~ their arrests
They were
Teresa p Harmon and Thomas F J.
Harmon. No. IS West 4Tth street. $1,000
each: Philip A. Philipsen. 5000: Robert
schwarz, 5000. and the two Boston
mod'stes. Mary 6. Moore and Isabel FFci-
land
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22

THO DreSSmdkers Charged IN
Smuggling COnspiracy.


Chicago, Dec. 21.-Marv I. Weber. also
known as Madame Whitney. proprietor
~ fashionable dressmaking establish
ment here. and Kathryn schwarz were
arrested BY federal officers to-day
charged with completely in a conspiracy
10 smuggle expensive gowns and dry
goods into this country
The arrests We're made on warrants
sworn out by Assistant District Attor-
ney A I. Smith. OF New York. who De
titiOned for their removal 10 that CITY.
The dressrnakers are alleged 70 be part
ners in q well organized conspiracy 70
smuggle gowns and dressmakers' goods
into the United States from France.
Great Britain and Belgium.
The women We're held bv United
States Commissioner Buell. for a hear
ing on January 4 They succeeded in
raising $4,000 IN cash. which was paid
10 Commissioner Buell.. and they were
released 10 appear tomorrow morning 20
furnish hail which was placed ~ $40
eeO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
PANAMA LIBEL SUIT.
Trial of Case against THE
WorId" Set for .J1nuaru II.

Counsel for the Press Publishing Com
pany. publishers OF The New York
World" and Caleb NJ Van Hamm. man
aging editor OF The World" were in
formed yesterday that the criminal libel
charges against their clients. in connec-
ton with articles regarding the purchase
Of the Panama Canal. would be called for
trial on January II in the Criminal
Branch Of the United States Circuit
Court The indictment was found on
March 4 last. and among those who ap-
peared as compliments were William
Nelson Cromwell and Douglas Robinson.
a brother-in-law Of ex-President Roose-
welt
Stuart Mcnamara. special Assistant
Attorney General deputized 20 assist
United States Attorney Wise in the pros
ecution Of the case. has been in this city
for several weeks preparing for the trial
Mr. Van Hamm was last heard from in
Cuba His counsel said he would be
here in time for the hearing. II was
said that he would not be with The
World after January I.
Mr. Wise said yesterday there was no
present intention Of bringing removal
proceedings against Joseph Pulitzer. pro-
prietor Of The World: Robert II. Ly-
man. of the editorial STAFF. and Mr.. Van
Hamm. who We're jointly indicted on the
same charges IN Washington on Febru-
airy II
Delevan Smith and Charles r Will
Jams. proprietors of The Indianapolis
News" who were indicted ar the same
time successfully resisted an attempt 70
remove them 20 Washington for trial
The courts finding IN their case. N was
reported. was regarded as final by the
roverumeUf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
R4CETRACK CASE Up.
Counsel for Defence to Err
anime Grand JUrU Minutes.

II the racetrack case before Justice
Asphalt N the Supreme Court, BROOKLYN,
yesterday. John B. Stanchheld got pernis-
sion 70 examine the grand jury minutes in
reference 70 the indictment OF the Coney
Island and Brooklyn Jockey clubs and
John . Cavanagh. Besides these there
We're eighteen bookmakers and ive Pinker-
ton detectives indicted charged with vio-
lating the gambling laws Joseph s Auer-
bach. OF Davies. Stone & Auerbach. had
associated with him N the defence Mr.
St.nchheld and William Wills
Mr. Stanchdeld reviewed the consritu-
tional phases Of the question and the
various laws which had been passed in
this state regarding racing II was de
cided that both sides should hand I'D briefs
by January %
Mr.. Auerbach attacked the validity %
THE Agnew-EIart Law. declaring that the
apportionment law passed a. an extraordi-
nary session OF the Legislature in 1877 was
invalid and that the election OF Senator
Wallace under II in the special election Of
the sumner OF 1915 also was invalid. Con-
sequently. as the passage OF the law was
effected by his vote, the Law was Illegally
passed. he argued
For the people. District Attorney Clarke
said that legislators elected under the in
valid superintendent were legislators DE-
facto. II not de jure. and had the power
70 pass laws. Rejecting the Agnew-
Hart Law, he n,aintained. would mean the
rejection Of all legislation OF years m
which members elected under Illegal ap-
portionment laws had been sent 10 Albany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
EIGHT DEAD ~ LONDON FIRE.

London. Dec Give bodies were re-
covered this forenoon from the ruins OF the
drygoOds store which was burned yesterday
in the Chaplain quarter The known dead
number eight. The search was continued
throughout the day but was necessarily
slow. and II NAV De a day or two before
the casualty list has been determined
II appears that all the employees have
been accounted for. but there were hundreds
OF Christmas shoppers on the spacious floors
when the hre broke OUT yesterday. Claims
for insurance which seem 10 fall exclu-
sivelv on British companies. show that in
addition 70 the drygoOds store. some TWEEN
tv-fye business and residence places ad-
ioirfrR were burned out or damages
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
DARING ROBBERY IN NEWARK
Two Men Hold Up Superintendent in
His Once and Get $500.

Two robbers az the muzzle OF c revolver
held up Samuel 3 Newman. superinten-
dent OF the Hooton Cocoa and Chocolate
Company's plant. IN the Office OF the con-
cern in Newark last night. and got away
with about S6o. The money represented the
wages Of about one hundred employees
The two men. one OF whom Newman Is
said 20 have recognized as a former en-
pIoye. walked leisurely into the ONCE as
Newman was arranging the paw envelopes
n a pasteboard box
In reply 10 question as 10 what rhev
desired one OF the robbers drew a gun
and cautioned Newman 10 keep quiet The
other man made his way through a gate
behind the desk and helped himself 70 the
envelopes. stufting them into his overcoat
pocket The pair then backed out OF the
once and -'hOr-footed" n through 6th street
10 Park avenue and thence m the direction
Of Orange A few minutes later Z work
man entered the once and found Newman
almost AaralyZed with fear The police
were notified. and detectives started a
hunt for the robbers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
GIRL BATTLES TEN DOCTORS.
Asks Damages in Court for Injury
Physicians Thought Fatal.

After battling ten physicians. who said
thai she could not recover from the effects
% fractured skull. Ethel MCGUIRE. ten
years old testified In the Supreme Court
yesterday in a damage suit brought by
her father John MCGUIRE a member OF
the Metropolitan Opera House orchestra
against Justus Pfeiffenschneider. owner OF
the house az No. AZ West 15lst street,
where the child ~ injured
The father asserted that his child's in
juries were due 70 q torn mat IN the hall
OF the house over which she tripped, fall
ing over the baldstrade Ethel was uncon-
scious for nine DAYS a result OF the &C
cident The physicians who were called in
refused % operate because they regarded
the case as hopeless. The defence was that
the CIR tried 20 slide down the balustrade
After elaboration OF several hours the
jury failed 10 agree
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
AMMUNITION FOR ESTRADA
Three Hundred Thousand Rounds
Openly Shipped from New Orleans.

New Orleans. Dec. 21.-Three hundred
thousand rounds Of ammunition were
shipped nom this port late to-day on IN.
steamship John Wilson, for the revolution
lists IN Nicaragua. There was no effort
made TO conceal II. the shipment being
shown IN the manifest o. the cargo. The
Wilson cleared direct for Bluenelds
Consul General SuSsnAn. repreSantfnx
the Estrada government here. said tonight
that the shipment Of the ammunition was
an evidence Of Estrada's good faith
sTf Indicates ~ o.f1 ss.z... 60.
Estrada Is determined 20 carry on his war
fare against Zelaya. for the succession Of
Madrlz 20 the presidency only means THAT
Zel0vs. through AIadriz. will continue SIs
expressions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
GREEK CRISIS AvERTED.
Minister of War Induced 10 Withdraw
His RESIGNATION


Athens Dec T-The Minister Of War,
Colonel Lapathiotis. presented his resg-
nation 70 the Premier this afternoon The
Premier did his utmost 70 avert a crisis.
and the Military League strongly urged the
minister 70 withdraw his resignation He
eventually did 50
Colonel Lapathiotis's action was the out
come Of a scene in the Chamber OF Depu-
ties yesterday. when rhe War Minister. IN
submitting the army reorganization bill.
attacked the administration Of ex-Premier
Theotokis The supporters o. the EXPIRE
rnier protested and left the chamber IN
BODY " Theotokis afrerward made 4 de-
mand on Premier Mavromichals for the
War Ministers resignation saving that
majority Of the Chamber would abstain
from taking part in the sitttngs unless his
demand was complied with
There were rIuors TO-DAY that unless
the supporters OF the ex-P~en1ier attended
the si-tings the Military League would es-
tab,tsh a dictatorship and carry on tire gov
eminent without the Chamber
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
CHRISTMAS sAILINes ADVANCED.

Thirteen steamers are going 20 sail from
this port on FRIDAY. because Christmas
comes on SATURDAY This h an unusually
large a. well a. uHlucky number 10 h..
SAILING on this day OF the week The pas
sengcrs On ths - boats viii all have 10 eat
their christmas dinaers on board except
those sailing on the Old Dominion liner
Monroe which b. scheduled O. arrive in
Norfolk. Va. IN time 10 give them that
Measure on snn-~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-12-22
A BLOW TO LABOR PARTY.
Lords Decide Assessments for Political
Purposes Illegal

London. Dec 1.-THE House OF Lords.
the final court % appeal IN this country.
decided to-day that a trade union NAV
not make compulsory leviss on It's mem
bers 70 provide paw for its Parliamentary
representative. In declaring that such
levies would DC illegal the second cham
Der SUSra rs the decision OF the Appeal
Court handed dOVa a year ago. The issue
had been rtEdTded as 50 important that the
Amaleamated Society 81 Railway Servants
decided 20 CARR the case 10 the highest
court
The Labor party had announced already
that n the verdict OF the Lords was against
II a bill 10 legaliZs compulsory leyieS
would b. promoted