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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-25
RUSHING HOME.
Harry Whitney Has Reached
Indian HarbOr, Labrador.
His Message Says Nothing About
Cooks Proofs.
SEATS SELLING HIGH.
People Paying So 10 Hear Brook
Ign Man Talk.
He Has a Lecture Date in st.
Louis in October.

New York. Sept. 25.-Dr. Fred
erick A. Cooks most important wit
ness to confirm his claim that he
reached the North Pole, has asrived
at Indian Harbor, Labrador, on the
relief ship Jeanne, and it is expected
that his statement relative to the
North Pole controversy will be given
to the world very soon. In a mes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-25
CHASED FOR FOUR YEARS
Detectives Arrest Sophia Beck After
Pursuit of $4,000 Miles.
PHILADELPHIA,

philadelphia, Sept. 25.-sophia
Beck was arrested yesterday in At
lantic City after a chase which lasted
four years and covered 5000 miles.
In March, 1905, Sophia Beck, or
left Philadelphia. it is alleged, with a
sum of money estimated at 100000
that had been wrung from the dupes
of the Storey Cotton company swindle,
of which she and Francis c. Marian,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-25
TRAIN AND AUTO COLLIDE
And Two Persons Fatally Hurt in
California.

Pomona. Cal, Sept. 25.-L. D. Per-
sons, a wealthy orange grower OF this
city. was injured, probably fatally, and
Miss Maud Lee was seriously hur- yes
terday when an automobile in which
they were riding was struck by trim
eight miles from the city. Persons and
the young woman were on their way
to a funeral
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-25
SHOWER OF METEORS.
Observers Counted Over 40 Shooting
Stars at Honolulu.

Honolulu, Sept. 25.-A phenomenal
rain of meteors filing the skies over
this city last night caused much ex-
element and alarm among people. The
fall began at 1885. Although most of
the heavenly visitants fell into the sea,
it is believed that some of them struck
land on this island and an investiga-
ton will be made today. Observers
counted over forty meteors that fell
into the sea.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-09-25
FIVE INDICTED.
California Is Enforcing Pure Food
Law in Vigorous Fashion.

San Francisco, Sept. 25.-Five indict-
ments charging violations of the pure
food and drug law were returned yes
terday by the federal grand jury
against as many local firms
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
COMPLETE PLANS FOR
NEWH0USE CHANGES
snecial no The Trlhuno

Special TO The Tribune
BOSTON, Mass, Dec. S.-For the
purpose of authorizing the sale of the
company S properties. Il special
meeting of the stockholders Of the New
house Mine and Smcltcr company has
been called for December IS. Immo-
dIatc dissolution of the corporation. to
gcthcr with the winding ny of all its
affairs, will also he determined When
cousummated this viii wipe ont the
corporation eXistepcc of the Newhousc
concern, which Will he succeeded bv
the South Utah Mines and Smelter
company. already formed under Maine
laws, with $I,300,00O capital The prop.
crty has already been sold under fore
closure to the Trust Company of Amer
lea for S5.00O.OO0 Three directors have
thus far been elected To tho board OF
the South Utah company, these being
l.. ID. Kramer. who viii be elected 10 The
presidency: i. f. A. Clark and +. W
Schirmcr. The rest of the board VIII
bc selected very shortly.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
NICARAGUA POOR;
SALARIES UNPAID
Claim Made That With Depar-
ture of Legation Forces
Salaries Are Due.
CONFLICTING REPORTS AS
TO CONDITIONS PREVAIL
Decisive Battle Between Rey0lu-
tionists and Government Is
Expected Soon.

WASHINGTON, Dee. S.-The Mica
vans have carried of the furniture and
other appurteuanccs of the house IN
'sO| street. where President Zelaya S
representatives once were domicilcd.
\ ''for rent" sign ornaments the
front lawn aud drawn curtains and An
air Of desolation greet the caller. while
no servitor hastens to answer ring
at the bell.
In addition. it is the gossip III Cen
traI American circles that the Zelayan
government has not sent the monthly
checks 10 It's legation, IN oversight that
is said to be sorely felt by the lega
tion force.
Rodriguez Remains.
Senor Rodriguez, special emissary of
Zelaya, through whom Secretary Knox s
short note was conveyed 20 the Mica
raguan government, is still III Wash
ington. Ii was said by n former at
tache of the legation that the furniture
had been stored until the present sit
uation cleared and that it was the prop
crty of the government.
1t was indignantly denied that the
legation had been driven from its quar-
ters because of the failure of the Nica
raglan government to meet the monthly
rent bills.
Conflicting Reports.
Word was received tonight i'll Cen
tral American circles that reports Of
IA Ielayan victory over the imsurgent
army near Rama were without the
slightest foundation in fact. Ii. was
declared there had been no fighting the
last few days.
''It is the lull before the storm. -
said Central American diplomat ''In
Il few days we Will hear Of battle,
and It Will be decisive one. provided
the Estrada forces arc victorious. If
they are NOT, they Will fall back TO
fight again -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
KILLING OF AMERICANS
IS PRONOUNCED MURDER

CHARLESTON. w. Va, Dec. s.
That the killing of the two Americans,
Cannon and Groce. by order of Presi
dent Iclaya of Nicaragua. was nothing
short nf mnrdc>, was the statement
made by Alexander III. Wilson. who re-
turned TO his home here today, after
having spout more than month IN the
army of the lnsurgent leader, Estrada
Wilson S1Ys he was III Panama when
thc insurrection broke out. and that ON
the killing of Cannon and Grocc he and
forty-scvcu otncr Americans went into
Estrada S army. They fought IN the
battle Of Mauagua, he SAYS, where
twcnty-siX Americans were captured by
Iclaya 5 forces.
Wilson aud - few others escaped 10
Costa Riea There, Wilson says, he
obtained passage TO New Orleans. Will
son Saws il is the understanding Of the
insurgeut army that Cannon and Grocc
were promised protection as prisoners
of war, but were shot down in cold
blood
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
BULLFIGHTER BLAMED
FOR DEATH OF GIRL

MEXICO CITY, Dec. s.-Rodolfo Goans
the famous Mexican bullhghter. known as
the idol of the Bullrine." is under ar
rest on serious charges in connection with
the suicide of Maria Lusa Noccller. 10
years old, and member OF we'll do
family.
The girl IS said to have been OF ro-
mantle disposition and looked upon
Gcana as great nero she slipped
way from home and went TO n bail. re-
turning next morning. Soon after reach
ing there she committed suicide by shoot
ing herself Police investigation. it is
alleged. has adduC"d evidence To the ef-
fcct that she had been in company Of
Goana.
TE" case has created j tremendous
sensation in Mc@ico City. Specials re-
ceived from Aguascaienleg say that
Americans and Germans there have sent
II petition To President Dlaz asking him
TO take personal interest in the GoaDa
case.
The girl who committed suicide was Of
German parentagc. Both Rodofo Goana
and his brother. Enrique. arc in prison
tonight
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
FOURTEEN MUT|NEERS
SENTENCED TO DIE
Cases Grow Out of Uprising in
Philippines That Cost Life
of American.

MANILA, Dec. 9.--Fourteen men of
the Second company of native constab-
ulary, stationed at Davao, Miudanao,
which mutinicd on June g. today were
sentenced to death, after being con
victcd of murder.
The murder charge was based ON the
killing of Roy Libby, when the mutt
necrs returned and attacked the town.
The executions Will take place on
Davao plaza, the scene of the upris.
ing, providing the supreme court mp
holds the decision and clcmcncy is not
exercised. The trials were held at
Davao, Judge Gate presiding
Twenty-three men mutinied, eight of
whom were killed resisting arrest, while
one turned state S evidence.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
BANK RESOURCES
STRIKINGLY SHOWN
Remarkable and Interesting Re-
suit of Work by National
Monetary Commission.
MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES
LEAD WHOLE COUNTRY
Utah Is Far Down in Pacific
Group, With Nevada at
the Head.

WASHINGTON, Dec, S.-With total
resources Of $l50.l9 per capita Of popu-
lation, banking institutions of the cast
crn or middle Atlantic states lead the
country,
The New England states come next
with Sl33.6O per capita; the Pacific
states are third with S347.7S; tho mid
die western. fourth with S1906l; the
western, fifth with Sl61.55; the south.
crn. sixth with S71l9. and the island
possessions tail of with 1922 per
capita.
The United States, as a whole, shows
banking resources per capita of 1921 ,2I.
With island possessions included the
rate IS lowered 10 $215.37.
Detailed Statement.
These comparisons form a feature of
. remarkable report issued today by the
national monetary commission. giving
results of an inquiry, which not only
covered substantially every incorpor-
arcd hank of any character in the
United States. hut for the first time in
the history Of American banking, pre-
scnted statements tabulatcd. showing
the condition Of all banks throughout
The country at a given hour-namcly,
the close of business on April 2S, 1909.
Massachusetts leads the New Eng.
land states with total banking resources
per capita of $5l7,25.
In order following. comes Rhode
Island, $l5Gl2; onDecbcUt, $l00,iS;
New Hampshire, S2SS.30i Vermont,
$2S3.l1; Maine, S26S.60.
New York in Front Rank,
New York. with $676.07, leads the
so.called eastern states, followed in
order by Pennsylvania with $303.55;
District of Columbia with S26a,o6;
Maryland, S233.3l; New Jersey, S232,79;
Delaware. $204.49
West Virginia heads The southern
list, with per capita of $ll2.66.
Louisiana follows with So6.61, Then,
in order come Texas, $90,67; Virginia
&SS &sSS FTsnaessy TsRassssyc *sS GlST%is ESTis
s6i.23; South Carolina, S52.s4: North
Carolina and Alabama. each Si54l;
Mississippi Si4.33; Arkansas, $41.1J.
The middle western group ranks thus:
Illinois. S2l0.59: Missouri S2l5.5O;
Iowa, S2l4:5s; Ohio, S2o3.65; Minnesota,
Sl60.95; Michigan, $l53.26; Wisconsin,
Sl29.55; Indiana, $l269S.
Colorado Leads West.
Colorado with S250.65 leads the west
em state list, Nebraska has $2lt.92;
Montana. $2075l: Wyoming, $2O7.25
South Dakota, SlS2.75; North Dakota.
8 $l33,32; Kansas, $3.50, New Mexico. |
$1,000; oklahoma, $9l,26
The Pacific group is led by Nevada |
with per capita ot $5l2.73 Then fol
low California with Sds6.70; Washing
ton. $3.50 %; Oregon, S225.52; Utah, |
$lSI76; Idaho. $l7S.S2: Arizona. !
S}35.29; Alaska, SlOO07.
Hawaii shows n pcr capita of $71.g9; |
Porto Rico, Sll.24; the Philippines,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
DICKINSON AND GAYN0R
SPEAKERS AT BANQUET

NEW YORK. Dec. 8.-Secrelary OF
War Dickinson aud William j. Gaynor,
mayor elect of Greater New York, were
the principal speakers tonight at the an
mlal dinner Of the Southern Society OF
New York The secretary OF war spoke
OF the north. the south and The nation,
but Judge Gaynor confined himself al
most solely 10 municipal issues, SIS:
hundred southcTncrs were present
Judge Gayuor In this, his first public
address since his election. said in part:
The long linc of officials and bosses
who make themselves millionalrcs out OF
tho government Of this city. some Of
whom live abroad and impudeutly VISIT
if us ,,Siy'i1.l! i Il"M illi' lnc stataie OF
is standing disgrace 10 the D1nral tonc
ul the community,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
LIAR WAS MILD,
SAYS MRS. BR0KAN
Young Wife of Millionaire
Yachtsman Tells Sensational
Story i'll Court.
Is SUING FOR DIVORCE
AND PLENTY OF ALIM0NI
Declares That Cruel Treatment
by Husband Began Day of
Marriage.

NEW YORK, Dec. s." Liar, with
qualifications Of varying intensity was
one Of the mildest epithets W. Gould
Brokaw, the millionaire yachtsman, was
accustomed TO apply to his wife, accord
ing TO her testimony in court today
Mrs Brokaw, who was Mary Blair,
is suing her husband at MlDeola, i. L.,
a year on grounds of alleged cruel and
abusive treatment and failure TO pro-
vide for her support. The Brokaws
were married in 1907.
Brief Dream Of Bliss.
''We shall show. sad her counsel,
in addressing the court today, "that
abuse of the bride began two hours after
marriage. Brokaw was madly jealous
for no reason. He often forced hls
wife TO eat alone and keep 10 her room
for the entire day On their honeymoon
they ate only four meals together. He
broke into her room at all hours, and
on ono occasion. when the door was
slammed in his face. smeared red ink
on his forehead and ran around the
hallway i'll his pajarnas crying and com
planning to the bellboys He was habitu-
ally intoxicated and frequently used
abusive language,
Many Accusations.
Mrs. Brokaw was the chief witness to.
day, She testified that her husband was
Jealous of her brothers. that he ac-
cused her of flirting with his uncle,
his nephew and his, doctor.
What were some of the names that
Mr.. Brokaw called you when YOU denied
his charges 90 asked counsel
The witness wrote her reply on u
sheet Of paper, which was not read
On New Years eve, 1907, occurred
IN incident, Mrs. Brokaw testified, that
caused her much humiliation. It had
beeu her husband s custom, she said.
TO serve her at dinner ginger ale poured
from a champagne bottle, while he and
his guests drank champagne BY mis-
take the butler gave her real wine
When she raised the glass her husband
became furious, she said, and before her
guests, ordered bcr to 60 to her room,
Bride Attempted Suicide,
Before court adjourned Mrs.
BTokaw 5 attorney announced that he
would show how Mrs. Brokaw, IN Feb.
ruary. 1905. attempted suicide in her
husband 5 shooting lodge at Fairview
y, c., because of Mr., Brokaw S treat.
ment Of her.
w. Gould Brokaw was divorced from
his first wife, who was Miss Coralie
Coudcrt in 1899. Before marrvjnc
again, it is said. he paid $l7 900 to
Katherine Poillon TO settle breach of
promise suit.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
FINAL DECISION AS
TO SUSPECTED LEPER

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.--John B., Early
as 'lepcr.' will leave Washington To-
morrow To go 10 the Rockefeller Institute
for Medical Research in New York. where
he will be examined by Dr. Simon EleN-
ncr.
Or. FloXn"rs decision as to whether
Early has leprosY will be accepted as
Ou5I 10y the Washington health deparf-
Gcnt.
In return for his freedom Early's at.
tornoy tonight announced that Early
VIII drop his damage suit against Wash
ington health officers Tor false imp!ison-
mCnt.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
KEPT IN IGNORANCE
OF REAL CONDITIONS

PANAMA, Dec S.-Passengers arriv-
ing here from Nicaragua state that the
people III that republic are kept in ig-
norance of what Is happening in the
country. SO strict is the censorship
maintained by President Zelaya iha,
residents of The western part Of Mica
raGua have not learned of the breaking
of of diplomatic relations between ihe
United States aud Nicaragua
The president of Honduras. report ed
TO be an ally of Zclaya. has wired the
Houduran minister 10 Salvador. in
curing about events in Nicaragua, after
having waited ten DAYS for a reply 10
numerous messages sent by him to Ma
uagua,
General Toledo is besieged at Grey
town, which is surrounded on land and
sen by the insurgents.
General Nasquez, commander of the
government forces at the last battle.
near Rama, was courtuartialed because
of defeat suffered by the government
troops.
This battle is said TO have been a des-
peratc one. \ government column
which entered the fight with $50 sol
diers left all but four oil them dead on
the field.
One of the arrivals here. who is NOT
Il native OF Nicaragua, states that the
officials at Nicaragua publicly assert
Mexico VIII support Nicaragua III any
controversy in which it may become in
volved with the United States, No for.
eign newspapers are allowed TO enter
Nicaragua at points in coutIol of the
government. All passengers on landing
there arc searched and arc not allowed
TO bring IN firearms, which the officials
fear might be used for the insurgcnt
cause. The situation in the interior is
desperate for every one, including Ze-
la = gn11iprS
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
OF DBFUNCT
BANK Is INDICTED

MADISON, Wis. Dec. S-Calvcrt
Spcnsley, president of the dcrnct Firs.
National bank of Mineral Point Wis
WAS arrested today at Mineral Point on
an indictment charging him with lire
grarity I'm connection with the banks
affairs. lie was brought TO Madison.
taken before United States Judge san
born. pleaded not guilty, and admitted 10
bail OF $2O.00O bond.
Mr.. SpensIcy is charged with having
Conspircd with Phillip Allen. il. cashier
of the bank, by which he was ah" 10
cash worthless checks in The institution
aud haNc The trnnsnction covered up.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
Basis of Indictment.
WILL PUSH WORK ON
AGRICULTURAL BILL

WASHINGTON. Dec. Sin the
house committee on agriculture today it
was decided TO take up the agricultural
appropriation bill next Monday.
Tho estimates on which hearings will
bc given approximate Sl2, ,000,O 900 and
the bill is expected TO he in shape to
report 10 the house the first week after
the Christmas holidays.
The Scott bill TO prohibit dealing in
futures in cotton. grain and other farm
products Will he pressed after the agri-
cultural appropriation bill is out Of the
way.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
SNEAD MURDER CASE
STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION

NEW YORK Dec S-Thc body OF
Ocey Snead was buried TODAY. but an
inquiry into the manner of her death
goes on unabatod at East Orange n. H..
where Virginia Wardaw. her spinsicr
aunt, is held pending an investigation by
the grand jury.
Mayor Cardwell of East Orange issued
an order this afternoon that Mrs. Caro-
line Martin, mother OF Mrs. Occy Snead,
be arrested il found
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
SHERIFF MUST KEEP
THE PEACE OR RESIGN

BEDFORD, Ind. Dec S,-"'Tell
sheriff Box 10 do his duty or resign
was Govcrpor Marshall S message today
TO State Labor Commissioners slough
and w. q. Woprner, who arc with Adlm
tant General Mccoy of the state min
tin investigating The situation Of tho
strike al the stone quarry. Sheriff
Box reported that be could NOT per
suade business men 10 serve rs dcpu
ties TO protect imported strikebreakers
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
LARGE REWARD FOR
CAPTURE or MURDERER

CODY. Wyo., Dec. 9.-Big Horn
county aud business men offered re-
ward Of $1,000 for the apprehension of
the persons responsible for the death
Of F. A. Ash, manager Of the Western
Drug company. Mr., Ash was killed
Monday nj ghG by a spring gun. set in
his bedroom so that ii exploded US he
opened the door.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
Roast for Diaries.

WASHINGTON. Dec. s.-About ff
teen per cent of the people who die in
thc District Of Columbia from tubcrcu-
loss contract the disease ms result
of drinking milk furnished from daircs
in and around Washington, according
to declaration made last night by
Health Officer Woodward.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
State Rests Case,

OLYMPIA, Wash. Dee. S.--The state
rested today in the case of Ortis IIamil-
ton. former adiutdnt general of WASH
ington, Tomorrow counsel for the de-
fcnsc will argue a motion asking the
court to instruct tho jury TO bring in a
verdict favorable TO Hamilton on The
ground that the evidence introduced has
been insufficient To prove larceny by cm~
DcZZlCmcnL
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
CARRIE NATION USES
HATCHET IN WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Dec. s,-Mrs. Car
ric Nation, who camc here TO keep her
eye on congress. went into the buffet
Of the Union station this afternoon,
and with her hatchct. smashed about
$50 worth Of bottled whiskcy. She was
at once arrested. charged with destroy
ing private property,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
DYING F|RANCIER
UNDER |ND!CTn nENT
Charge of Larceny in First De-
gree Against Deposed Presi-
dent of PheniX Go.
NOT AT PRESENT ABLE
TO FACE HIS ACCUSERS
Doubt Exists as to Whether He
VIII Survive for a
Trial.

NEW YORK. Dec. S.-George Pres
ton Sheldon, deposed president OF the
Phenix Fire Insurance company of
Brooklyn, lying at death s door at his
Greenwich, Conn. home, was indicted
for larceny IN the first degree by the
grand Jury today for alleged misap-
preparation of funds of the company Of
which he was the head for twenty-five
years.
As Sheldon was not arrested and
probably will not be unless his health
improves radically, the text OF the IN
dictmcnt was not made public. but an
official of the district attorney s office
is authority for the statement that tho
amount which Sheldon is accused of
stealing is $4,000.
Stock His Downfall.
According to this official, Sheldon,
it was testified before the grand jury,
used the funds or credit of the in
surauce company in stock market trans
actions through New York brokerage
firm and pocketed the profits.
The jury will now investigate the
connection Of others with alleged spec
ulatioD with funds of the company,
Only charges against Sheldon have been
examined, although the report of the
insurance department implicated others.
In the meantime detectives will be
sent 10 Greenwich TO inquire into the
condition of the accused man 8 health,
VI they are satisfied that he is too
i'll for trial, no attempt at cXtradition
Will be made. but nc viii be kept under
close surveillance. His condition to
night. as reported from Greenwich, was
critical.
Basis of Indictment,
-Four exhibits Of interest that have
figured in the grand 1ury investigation
are three drafts for $4,000 each. aud
ono of $4,000, alleged profits of specu-
Iatiou which Sheldon is accused of hav-
ing carried on. Each of these drafts
is made the subject Of a count in the
indictment
Sheldon is Ga years old aud is widely
known in insurance circles Ho be
came i'll with ptomaine poisoning six
weeks ago. before he was deposed as
president of the insurance company.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
DRIVER AND PASSENGER
PERISH FROM COLD

:. LARAMIE, Wyo., Dec. s.-A .
i special 10 the Republican from :
+ Hanna, scvcutysiX miles west of "
+ here, saws that tho driver Of :
: stage between Hanna and Lee and :
!. his only passenger, were found :
: frozen TO death on the road yes :
i terday. They left Hanna for Leo .
+ aud were lost on the prairie in :
+ one of the worst storms ever cX. :
: perienced in that section. ..
!. .
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-09
Must Face Charges,

CHICAGO. Dee S.-Charles Smith
alias Charles Feaser, was denied his
release on habcas corpus proceedings
hero today. Smith viii be taken back
TO Seattle to stand trial on charges
of robbery and completely in the Nc
Mahcn murder,