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New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
THE RITIER1 SH1kEN.


MarseiIles. June 1.-Two earth shocks. run
ming Gom northeast to southwest, were felt
throughout the Riviera between and II o'clock
tonight
While the damage done here was not great
reports from smaller cities show that the ef-
fects Of the Second shock serious. At
Lambesc. a town OF twenty-five hundred in
habltants twelve miles northwest Of AK. several
houses collapsed. and eight persons are reported
To have been killed. Troops we're Immediately
hurried there To search the wreCkag
Several buildings also fell at EnguilIes and
at AK vermiceli factory partially de-
molshcd The disturbance eXtinguished the arc
larnps in the streets and broke crockery and win
dow pares.
The inhabitants here. when the first shock
occurred rushed from the cafes and their homes
In great alarm. but later were r"assured and
returned within doors m the old quarters of
the city and at Toulon the people fed from their
homes taking refuge in improvised camps in the
square.
Later reports indicated that the shocks had
been felt practically throughout the whole Of
the South Of France. and said that they equalled
in severity the earthquake of 1881. They ap-
peared to have been central near Toul0n. War
sIiirs in the harbor there displaced from
their moorings In some places subterranean
r1imbIings accompanied the shocks, Reports.
however. told Of further casualties or ex-
tensive damage to property.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
INST on HONEYMOON
noIL4ND BENNETT NOT
roITND ON STEINER.
po.ioe Larger, Harrard Graduate,
Disappears on Genoa
Naples Trip.

,,.-lss Jure 11--Holland Bennett. an Ameri-
-Ao as travelling with his wife. was miss
o'A the North German Lloyd steamer Ber-
" -, she arrived here to-day from Genoa
,,hs heef prevailed among the passengers
either committed suicide or fell over
ans was drowned
- esnrett disappeared on Thursday night
= ,Aa steamer was making the run from
- m this rorr and while his wife was with
-r-,bsr Of friends in the saloon. a thorough
-, - The vessel was made for the missing
and the commander of the steamer swept
- =, with a searchlight in a futile effort to
fnd him
.,,snrers concerning Mr. Bennett to-day. but
~ them was able 10 give an explanation
= ris disappearance. though several advanced
=. .bao-v that while leaning against the
...sr,srs rail smoking he might have fallen
orerbosrd-
wr and Mrs Bennett had taken passage on
~ Berlin. intending TO return to the United
states.
The couple arrived recently in Italy from
vsu York. They STAYED at the Hotel Excelsior
s.rs and made visits 10 Capri, Pompeii. Sorrento
,,s nt5er places of interest. afterward going TO
po-s and Venice and then To Genoa, whence
,isr sailed YESTERDAY Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs
p.rpstt scout the theory Of suicide which is
1es h some Of their fellow passengers.
Tho Authorities. after a search OF the steamer.
,.-nitted The Berlin to sail. Mrs Bennett con-
,7ped on the trip Ia New York
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
HIGH PRICES FOR COINS.
TzCO $50 Gold Pieces Sell for so 900
Each-RecOrd Figure.

Two $50 gold pieces struck from the United
States mint at Philadelphia in 1877 were sold
yesterday at the Numismatic Club 70 William
H. Woodin a wealthy collector Of this city. for
$4,000 each the highest price ever paid for an
American coin. Both were perfect specimens
Fiftydollar gold pieces were struck from oc-
tagonal private dies during the early mining
days of California, but so far as is known TO
numismatists the two pieces sold yesterday
afternoon are the only ones OF this denomination
ever coined by the government
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
INSIDE FRENCH HISTORY.
The Government Opens Its 4rchiUes
Up to- 1913.

Paris. June 1.-THE government has removed
the seal Of secrecy from the diplomatic archives
up to 1S4S and il is expected that they will
veal interesting inside history Of the regimes Of
de Brogle Thiers and Guizot regarding Bel
GUM and Poland. the quarrel with Austria and
the Papacy affairs with Germany and Spain.
and especially that dealing with the Near East
and covering the double question of Egypt and
the conquest Of Algeria.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
ADMITS NO CLAIMS.
Treaty of Paris Sad to COcer Al
Spanish Debts.

Havana June 11.-Referring TO q report from
Washington that the American government had
been apprised of alleged obligations. antedatng
United States intervention, due TO the Spanish
government by Cuba, government officials here
are unable TO comprehend how claims based on
ancient documents could have any validity in
ye1y OF the extinction of all the claims of Spain
against Cuba by the treaty of Paris. President
Gomez said tonight that he not disposed
to attach any Importance to the matter.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
line FEARS TOTAL LOSS.
Cunard Reports That III the PaSsen-
gers We're Taken Off.

London June 1.-THE Cunard Line reports
that its steamer Slavonia which left New York
on June for Naples, is ashore southwest of
Flores Island, one of the Azores group and that
II is feared she will be total wreck.
All Of the 41O passengers aboard the steamer
were taken off by the steamer Princess Irene
Of the North German Lloyd Line, and the Ba-
"a via. of the Hamburg American Line.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
MAY DRIVE CUPID OVER THE BORDER.
Washington State Matrimonial Applicants
Must Take Medical Examinations

Seattle June 1.-THE new state law providing
that applicants for marriage licenses must undergo
medical examination except where the is
fortv-Ave years old. went into effect yesterday.
Ten couples appeared at the license clerks Office
with physicians certificates. and two other couples.
when informed OF the law. said they would
90 to British Columbia to marry.
County officials say the law will result in many
Americans marrying in Canada
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
TWO FUNERALS FOR MRS. MAGEE.
Christian Science Ceremony Precedes Services
at Pittsburg Cemetery.
IN TeIegraph 10 nc Tribune.

Pittsburg. June n.-There was a clash between
religious factions regarding the, funeral of Mrs.
& / Magee here this afternoon and a result
there were two ceremonies. The Christian Scien-
fists of Pittsburg the Of two sisters OF
Mrs Magee held services first. and were then
Obliged TO turn the body 10 relatives including
senator G l. Magee and two sisters of the woman
Who do not believe in Christian Science
The second funeral took place in Allegheny
Cemetery in charge of John G. Magee. OF Boston
an Epscopalian theological student and relative
of the family
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
SON OF sIAMEsE TWIN KILLED.
H'entnins Strikes Virginia Deaf Mute, Who
Had Prospered as Tobacco Farmer

'As'on-salem. y. C. June u-Jesse Bunker. a
- mute. youngest son of Chang, one OF the
s.Aoas siamese twins. killed by lightning to-
- n MS tobacco barn in Surry County. With his
- - hAo workman he took shelter in the barn
ranstornn. The son and the workman
- Knocked senseless
nHsF was forty-aigbt years old aad prosper
- - ne was intelligence and entertaining. and en-
- ,s.u eonrersing with MS friends through the
~ss.lia Of pencil and paper.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
SULZER And CABRERA.
Congressman SAID to Haze Obtained
Guatemalan Concessions.

Guatemala CITY. June 11.-Congressman Will
lam Sulzer of New York, who has been for
some DAYS in Guatemala. left here to-day for
home It IS understood that he has obtained
large mining concessions from President Ca
brer,. and that thorough examinations OF this
property will be made. New York capitahs'S
are said 10 be interested in Guatemala and the
investment of American capital in the republic
is expected.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
EEPuTED MARQUIS A BRIDEGROOM
'N0osh Born in France Fifty-fve Years Ago
He Weds German Girl

CIT Nomen. the Marquis de Ciermont. or
,'-e as his intimates know him. and Martha
-, rfuiroek were married yesterday in the City
..1A oy Alderman Boyer The marquis gave his
80 &C hIiy-hve years. and said he had never been
:. 'eo -o before Miss Prufrock said she was TWEEN
- az years old She Is a native Of Berlin, while
marquis born in France
- NeA said a. the City Hall that the marquis
- Vsned place BayviIle. Long Island. bat
- ofaseEroom would not admit this. Recently he
-' Oeen living Ia a room at No. lO3 Third avenue.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
FIRE DESTROYS FILLIGE.
Of HHlman, Ne, Escape
on Special Tram.

Smyrna Mills, Me, June 1.-THE flames
that consuming the forests of northern
Aroostook County late to-day overwhelmed
the little village Of Hillman a hamlet
on the Ashland branch OF the Bangor &
Aroostook Railroad miles north of this
place and destroyed every building in the set
tlement. The population, consisting of fifty
persons. was saved from death by the timely
arrival of a special train sant from Houlton- The
fire sufferers were brought to Smyrna Mills
early this evening. and We're cared for by the
villagers In all twelve buildings were de-
stroyed but few OF them were Of great value,
and the financial loss will not exceed 100000
over a territory of one hundred square miles.
in Northern AroostoOk. there is fire front of
twenty miles extending back in some places for
five miles.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
PLOT TO RESCUE H4MID.
Officers Reported Killed an Struggle
at Sai0nicG.

London. June IA news agency here pub
fishes dispatch from Constantinope to-day
saying that an unsuccessful attempt is reported
10 have been made by the reactionists 70 kidnap
Abdul Hamid, the dePosed Sultan Of Turkey,
from the house where he Is residing in Salonica.
Several officers, the dispatch adds. are said to
have been killed in the struggle
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12

Nr Bennett was rwonty-seven years Old He
vas The son q Josiah q Bennett, president OF the
csrhrfdEe Electric Light Conpany- He was
member Of the law firm Of Forhush & Ben
nett which has Offices in the Exchange Building
r. Boston Nj Bcnnett's home was in CambridG'r
Mass He was well known in college and social
circles Of Cambridge and Boston. He was mem
Der of the class Of "a. Harvard, and Of the class
# o. Harvard Law School He was at one time
manager Of The Harvard Lampoon-
Mr Bennett less than a month ago married Miss
Iucetta J'phan. a Radcliffe graduate, daughter "f
Hs-ry Upham auditor Of the city Of Cambridge
he couple were on their honeymoon. They LETT
this city on rhe steamer Creuc for Genoa Ihey
attended % spend about three months abroad
Mr. Bennett had recently been suffering from
rsrrols prostration following surgical opera alton
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
CoLGATEs LEAVE JOHN STREET.
VIII Move Across River After Maintaining
Downtown Office IO2 Years.

ne nm Of Colgate & Co. makers Of soaps and
perfumes which for le2 years has had its Office at
..N0uoaHy the same spot in John street. is going
= give u2 the New York Office and transfer il 10
's-sey City where the factories are
oHuaots have been let for the building in
seTsey City. which it IS expected, Will be ready
O occupancy within six months
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
SCARLET FEVER CLOSES SCHOOL.
Nine Cases Develop at St. George s, in Middle
Town 2 I

newport r J.. June Il.-An outbreak Of scarlet
leFer has led the sudden closing for the summer
v 81 Georges School, in MiddietoWn. whose stu
-'-s 1hcluoe sons Of many prominent families OF
@ ~e country Some time ago one OF the students
ls'o1nins from vacation became I'll with a slight
eSe o. scarlet fever, and since then nine others
"ate developed the Talady. All Of them now
recovering
Frlze day exercises were 10 have been held TO-
-0rro", hut Is the greater number Of students had
sohs The affair has been omitted for the first time
n the history OF the school
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
4 HINT OF 4 MURDER.
Fears That CamOrra Killed or Capt
urfd Dir. Bennett

L-rsen Tune 12-The correspondent Of The
Daily Chronicle al Milan says II is feared that
Nj Bennett has fallen victim Of the Neapol-
itsn Csrnorra and has been murdered or kid
mapped for the sake of his ready cash and Jew
cry or IN revenge fer the arrest in Ohio Of
members Of the Black Hand
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
SINGERS REFUSE TO SING.
Troubles of american Opera Com
PAM an BuenOs Ayres.

Buenos Ayres. June 1.-THE singers of
American opera company. who had been play
ing here under contract. sailed to-day for New
York the steamer Verdi. having refused 10
continue their performances. owing 10 the al
legged failure of the management to pay their
salaries.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12

Campbellton. " b. June 11-Driven from
their homes by a fire which pursued them
through the forests, ninety refugees arrived
here tonight They made up the entire popula-
tiOn Of a village the line of the International
Railway known as Couillard & Guimonts
Lumber Mills. Few of the party Of men. women
and children saved anything except the clothes
they wore, and were thinly clad.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
FIFTEEN EXECUTIONS AT ADANA

Corsiantiaone. June lI--Nine MosIems and six
Oarlstians were hanged a. Adana yesterday. hav-
ing been found guilty Of completely in the recent
rnsssacres Of Christians
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12
PRESIDENT FOR PUBL1CITY.

The extent to which President Taft is cous-
mitted TO publicity TO- the tran-aCtions OF cor
porations is illustrated by the fact that be IN
sisted on the inclusion in the Republican na-
tional platform of the declaration in regard 20
the Sherman antitrust law: But experiences
has shown its effectiveness can be strengthened
and its real objects better attained by sucn
amendments as viii give the federal govern
u-ent greater supervision and control over AMI
secure greater publicity in the management OF
that class Of corporations engaged in i1terstats
commerce having power and opportunity TO e.
feet monopoIies
This sentiment Mr. Taft reiterated in his
speech Of acceptance and in mary of his cam
paign speeches and those who are familiar with
his views know that he strongly advocates soma
method Of federal supervision over issues of
stocks and bonds. TO the end that the investor
may be properly protected and public confidence
in American securities enhanced
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12

Grown at an elevation of 1000 feet, "salada"
Tea Is deliciCus.-AdYt
New-York tribune., 1909-06-12

"OELATOUR" Gir-er Ale. Sarsaparila. club
Soda and Lemon Soda. The very best Est6d- 1S0s~
-AdyS-
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26
HOME MISSION SOCIETY
HOLDS ANNUAL ELECTION.

The Home Mission society OF the
Broadway Methodist church elected
officers for next year at its regular
meeting this week as follows: Presi-
dent. Mrs. w. A. Martin: first vice
president, Mrs. Charles Johnson. sec
ond vlce-president. Mrs. William John
son; third vice-president, Mrs. w. M.
Reed recording secretary. Mrs. Frank
Brown; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
E. II. Cunningham; treasurer, Mrs.
+. NJ. McGlathery; assistant treas
urer. Mrs. Osgood Boyer: agent for
"our Homes" Mrs. John U. Robin
son.
The approaching annual meeting
will be held March 80 and April I
at the Second Methodist church. Mem
phis. Tenn. Mrs. F. M. McGlathery
was selected delegate and Mrs. e. r.
Cunningham. alternate. to represent
Broadway. The report sent up b,
this society will be an especially good
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26
STEAMBOATS, PLYING THROUGH FIELDS
In BOTTOMS BELOW EVANSVILLE, Ind.

than an inch an hour. A 45-foot
stage has been predicted for Monday,
when the crest of the Ohio Is expect
ed to Join the crest of the Cumber-
land here, but the water is spreading
over the Illinois bottoms and up the
bayous as the river rises, so much Of
the rise will be dissipated. No danger
is apprehended here. though Owens
boro, Henderson. Evansville, Louis
Vile and Cincinnati will be partially
submerged. The Tennessee is failing
in the upper courses. but the height
of the Mississippi and Ohio is hold
ing the Tennessee water back and
causing II to overflow low lands. The
Mississippi should begin falling soon,
which will relieve the situation in che
lower Ohio. enabling that stream 10
discharge the tide more rapidly.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26
Considered the Most Advanced
Step and Looks to Rights Of
Neutrals-Balkan Situation
Better.

London. Feb. 26-The declaration
of the independent naval congress
will! be signed today. The details o!
the agreement are not yet disclosed,
but 1t is semi-ofiicially stated that
America has won every point she
contested. She ieadlocked the con-
ference for days, asking concessions
regarding blockade and right of
search. Finally the other powers con-
sented.
The naval conference agreement is
said to mark the greatest advance yet
made in international law. IL creates
in effect an international court with
all powers in civil tribunal. The
trend Of the conference was towards
subordinating the interests of bellig-
erents to those of neutrals.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26
For Waterways Commission.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The house
today voted an appropriation of $780,
900 to continue the international
waterways commission.
Washington, Feb. 26.-The house
today ordered the appointment OF a
select committee of five members to
consider the sensational speech Of
Cook. of Colorado. against the presi-
dent in the house yesterday with a
view to expunging II from the record
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26
Wherefore J. w. Hudson
Thinks His Reputation is
Damaged $1,000.
Argument at Conclusion Of
Felix Ewing's Speech.
No GALLOWAY BLOODHoUNDs

Murray, KY, Feb. 2G.-(Speclal) }
An argument as to whether the to-
bacco association was responsible for
night riding that is said to have
occurred on the streets OF Murray
after Felix Ewing finished speaking
here Monday. has resulted In a dam
age suit for 5000. one OF the de-
baters. j. w. Hudson claiming tha:
his opponent Duke Russell, a me--
chant OF the east side of the county.
who doesn't like night riders or any
body that does like them, became
very abusive when the truth OF a
statement made by him was ques-
TONED by Hudson The plaintiff al
leges In his petition that he was
called a thief and that Russell in,l-
mated very strongly that he was a
night rider, too
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26
Going to Washington.

Governor and Mrs. A. +. Wilson
leave on Monday for Washington to
attend the inaugural festivities. They
will be joined by their niece. Mrs
Mallard. OF indianapolis. Ind; Mrs
John @. South and her father, ex-
Gov. William o. Bradley, OF Louis
vile, leave on Thursday. Mrs. South
goes early to attend a meeting of the
sponsors of battleships. Mrs. South
Il will be remembered, christened the
battleship Kentucky while Gov. Brad
ley occupied the gubernatorial chair
Kentucky State Journal.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26

Little Cypress, KY. Feb. 26. (Spe-
cial. Burglar with keen appetltes
are abroad in Little Cypress. Last,
night the home Of Mrs. Louis Peters
was entered and about 20 cans OF
fruit were stolen. The fruit was
valued at $40. II is thought that
shantyboaters are responsible for the
many petty thefts.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26
PERJURY PROVEN
In DIVORCE CASE
OF FRANK GOULD

New York, Feb. 26.-Mrs. Ben
Teal. charged with subornation OF
perjury in connection with the suit
OF Mrs. Frank Gould for divorce, to.
day was found guilty and sentenced
TO a year in the Blackwell's Island
penitentiary. A stay of one week
was granted until Tuesday, while her
attorneys will endeavor to get heF
case to higher courts.
The jury had been out all night
and was believed to be deadloeked.
When it came in Mrs. Teal displayed
signs of nervousness. When the YER
dict was read she screamed and fell
fainting at the feet Of her husband.
After being revived she was taken 70
the prisoners dock, where she was
supported by two uniformed men
while the sentence Was Imposed.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26
Burglars Killed

Cincinnati. o., Feb. 26.-Two bur
glars trapped in the act of blowing
a safe In the office OF the John
Mueller Licorice company, were shot
this morning by John Dusher. night
watchman, as he was making his last
round. One man died instantly. The
other is dying at local hospital.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26
SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL
AT LONE OAK is CLOSED.

A successful revival which has been
in progress at the Lone Oak Metho-
dist church, has been closed by the
pastor. the Rev. w. ]. Naylor. The
Rev. r. E. Brasheld, of Woodville,
assisted him in the meeting. There
were three additions to the church
and many conversions. A fine interest
was had in all of the services. The
meeting was closed by the Rev. Nay
lor in a special sermon to the young
people on Character Building" Sun
day morning the Rev. Naylor will
preach at Lebanon, while Sunday
evening he will fill the pulpit at the
church at Salem.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26
TilIman n Purist.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Senator
Tillman today introduced resolution
which was referred to the committee
on postoffices directing that commit
tee to investigate and determine
whether the report of the presidents
commission. examining sanitary con-
ditions among poor n cities, should
be excluded from the mails, because
II contained obscene matter.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26
Stephenson's Last Hope

Janesville, Wis, Feb. 26.-Unitei
States District Attorney Wheeler left
for Washington today with certified
copies of the vote Of the two houses
of the Wisconsin legislature on sepa-
rate vote by which Stephenson was
elected. Wheeler will lay the vote
before the vice-president to be taken
up by the senate under the contention
that the election by joint ballot Is
to make an election
hold. H.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26
Small House Burns.

Hose companies Nos. 3 and 4. and
truck company No. we're called to
the fire early this morning on North
Sixteenth street between Broadway
and Jefferson streets. The house was
owned by w. F. Bradshaw, and was
burning freely before the alarm was
given. The house was occupied by a
negro, who was away from home.
The loss will amodnt to about s200-
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26

Los Angeles. Feb. 26.-Unable- to
interest the state department In the
case OF w. G., Morse, son OF the in
ventor OF telegraph. and in Mexi-
can prison on the charge OF killing an
Indian. Theodore Johnson, a New
York millionaire. sailed for Ensenana
in a chartered yacht to rescue him.
The Paducah evening sun., 1909-02-26
Selling to Inebriate

Selling liquor to an inebriate and
allowing II TO be drunk on the prem
lses, was the charge on which c. A.
Jones, a saloonkeeper of North Fourth
street. was cited to appear In the
court of Magistrate C. w. Emery. The
warrant was sworn out by Mrs. John
Farrell. who alleged that her husband
bought liquor In Jones' saloon. The
case will be tried next Monday morn
Ing.