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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-13
bath of This Newspaper
Man Recalls Some of
His Work Here.

Lsais b ssfris. one % ths best liked
~ ssss knssn newspaper men ~ e.
ti's tiea 81 pnsufnoasa a his residence,
~ iffh av shortly before as O'Clock
~ nirAt. after an iiiuess af three days
~ ssffft D. p ~ Carroll and a nurse
s.gs a. ne beaslGe when the end came.
Iosis seffis "a survived b. two broth
-. Ffsnk r.. nianaK ser - the sasf Lake
lFsbuns. ard Charles editor 81 the Wash /.
hroa. iaa Gazette gunsTal arrange
nsun VII Be deferred until the arrival
Ffsak sefrif Who Is expectsd IN Sc
t''ls Bsrt TassdaY
Lsais sefrs began bis career a. a
NfsBsper man a. reported for q
Nasa'nNioR ind reekfY iie worked
y IA BIG f'laelnuati daiiies and also a.
tsginFier- Ky Later he Went 10 Indian-
srsl& sna FROM that city came 70 se-
ME Eina years ago Hia first Seattle
ss'k sas slth The star. and later he
s"t q the Times. 10 which he ~as ~ru.
Swsd ~ ne time N hts death
boIie ,. Semi. the well-known
'ssspaDer man who died at his
.ole IN thIs city yesterday, was.
July I. 1902. reported IN extras
Ngearing upon the streets OF Sc
s,'e A. having been killed In q
's..le With Harry Tracy.
me Incident that led 10 this re-
~ vas the most exciting In the
" oi ssfrit He was a reporter
y ne Seattle Times. Harry Tracy.
~ pandit. landed near Ballard from
NInpia On the night Of July 3. The
''hiag paper told Of his arrival.
.s'.es Eere Immediately dispatch.
rd9n the sheriffs office. One
w. atfoss the lake 10 Kirkland
- ~ ne other headed BY Chief Dep
- sheriff Jack williams, and ac-
!. ..,'..panied by Kari Anderson. then
ahe star. and Louie sefrit OF the
49, beaded toward Bothell.
~ Tracy was reported as hay
It Was . Short Fight.
&C., saoEsly AFTER the noon hour the
r,s use naa reached a point on the
, ~ track q short distance the
nv. ~ slae o. BotheIl. near a clearing
s' Nv which stood some abandoned
s,s,s .ngs' suddenly. from behind a
n, MAJ protected more than half
~ ~ heighs. @ man arose. He was
nss 'sN yards away. and ~ each
T,sss" ne posse recognized him as
if'.y, nan dozen rifles were
a. 49, =. % is many shoulders and
sIs ,sa1 o. the dlgcharging guns
law ne hrst battle between the
H. ~ one Of the greatest bandits
xr efla has ever known.
tss sssshf smoke had blown away
laf ~. = febo had Travelled back
- IN, Tracy could be seen
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-13
SHEPHERD SEES BIG COOPERATION THROW WOMEN
AND CHILDREN OUT OF THEIR HOMES AT LUDLOW
r. Dramatic Story of the Most Heartless Eviction
in the History of the Country Is Told by The Star
New York Correspondent, Who Witnessed the
Tragedy.
~ W. G. SHEPHERD.


~ allow Mass o0Tho great mysterious Ludlow Manufa
associates oyer organized that escapes having 10 tell
~ .ss Of how much money makes year waa
- 4 eyict twentyy amiee from homes which be-
~ the company. the submit 10 a
ason They had been getting about sii
eraer sight the 81 would
A sant the ught eviction day In the house
fanikc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-13

why IL the baby cryingY' msked
the polite street car eonductf<
Il suppose n " complaining about
the service" she answer, FrtifflY.-
Buffalo Express.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-13
LOUIE B. SEFRIT, WHO DIED
LAST NIGHT, HAD EXCITING
MOMENT in TRACY HUNT

stili standing behind the stump
with smoking rifle In his hand. He
had fired four shots One had hit
and killed Charles Raymond. an
/ Ererett officer. A second spattared
into small pieces against the finger
guard Of Williams rife and pep.
pered the breast OF the chief deputy
with lead. A third had graxed the
temple 81 Karl Anderson and the
fourth had passed so close 10
louie Sefrit as TO suggest 10 him
the adyisability Of dropping and ap.
pearing dead.
Louis Reported Killed.
Tracy wasn't touched He had
won his first big battle, and 20 far
as he could view the field there
were only slain men left for enc.
mics. Just as suddenly az he had
appeared he disappeared Kari An
derson waited until be thought the
coast was clear and then aided Jack
Williams to a buggy that had been
left short distance down the track.
Believing Sefrit 10 be dead he left
him and the Everett deputy and
hurried with Williams into Botheli
Word was dispatched to The Star
office and then to the sheriffs Of
nee and within a few moments ex-
tras were on the street telling OF
the battle and OF the death OF 60
frit and the Everett man. The
Times. failing 10 hear from Sefrit.
accepted The Star story as correct
and followed about 20 minutes later.
using The Star story and giving
credit therefor
Half an nour later Sefrit reached
Bothell and az once called upon the
Times office. X. q. Beaton. now OF
Inc Star, was city editor Of the
Times.
Sorry He Got Beat.
Hello Is that you. Mr..
BeatOng ?" came over the phone. and
the voice was recognized at once
as that Of Sefrit's.
why. there's extras on the street
telling Of your death!' Beaton told
Scfnt
But I'm not dead: honest 20 God
I'm not" Scfrit exclaimed Il
dropped because knew II ] didn't
he'd Kill me. lay there until !
was safe aud then walked Into
Bothell I'm sorry ! got beat on
the story. but couldn't help It,"
And the city editor Of the Times
didn't hold II against Louie because
he didn't get the story for he knew
that he wouldn't fail for little
thing. But a mans life IL some
thing that can't be put on the pay
roll
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-13

Can Secretary Knax's account Of
Uncle Sans grievances az Near
aqua be listed as a diplomatic rcla-
tiuu7
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-13

Candidate for part " Juliet tto
manager ~ Shakespcarean COM
panyl oh. ycs. Mr. St0rmcr. I'm
awfuIly gone on 5hakaspcare's stuff
~ you know. I think he's man IN
n thousand London Punch
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-20
TO BE ELEcTRocUTED MARCH 22
Virginia Negro Who Assaulted and
 Murdered Farmers Daughter.

Roanoke, Va, Feb. 19.-Aurelius Christian, the negro who yesterday criminally assaulted and then murder ed Miss Mary DobFbs, the pretty IA year old daughter of a prominent Bote- tourt county farmer, was today sen teLced to die in the electric chair in the state penitentiary on March 22.
 Christian was taken from Clifton Forge to Finca5tle today and tried at a special sitting of the court by Circuit Judge Anderson, who accompanied the negro and officers 70 FincaStle.
 Christian was indicted by the grand jury. and Judge Anderson appointed three lawyers to defend him.
 At a conference between the lawyers and the prisoner, Christian made confession, which he Mater repeated in court to the judge. The court heard three witnesses who established the time and place of the crime. No jury was summoned.
 The judge accepted Christians con- fession and immediately imposed the death sentence. The negro said he was hiding in the woods when Miss Dobbs passed on her way to a store. He seiz- ed her, and after assaulting her cut her throat and stabbed her three times ito keep her from telling"
 Christian showed no signs of fright. The sentence came within twenty-four hours after the crime was committed.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-20

Denny was just beginning to enjoy his freedom, there came a click. click, click, and the United Wireless opera tor, D. B. Martin, found himself taking 8 message from Savannah conveying the information that Denny should be turned over to the authorities on his arrival in New York.
 That was all. Denny was not ap- prehended on the boat, but the ships officers eyed him with some trepida- tion. For all they knew he might have been a murderer or something else as bad. At about dinner time there came another message, this time direct from the wireless company's of- fees in New York, making the same request that had been received from Savannah.
 Denny apparently had an enjoyable trip. When he attempted to leave the ship, however, he was detained and later the vessels officers turned him over to the police, who took him to the McDougal street station.
 Ticket Order Was Forged.
 He will be handed over to the Unit ed States army authorities, by whom he will be sent back to Savannah as a deserter. He acknowledges that the ticket order was forged.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-20
STEAMER JOHN H. sTARIN
 IN DANGEROUS POSITION
Aground in Long Island sound-crew
 Saved With Difficulty.

Bridgeport. Conn.,. Feb. 2O.-The passenger and freight steamer John Fl. Stdrln. from New Haven for New York, went aground about 1130 o'clock tonight on the flats outside the east ern breakwater at the entrance tQ Bridgeport harbor, and now lies in a dangerous position with little prospect of assistance reaching her before morning. A bowling southeasterly gale has kicked up such a heavy sea in Long Island sound that none of the tugboats now lowering in that vicin- ity, called out by the Starin's signals of distress, can approach her with out extreme danger of going aground alongside of her, and there is no life- saving station anywhere near here.
 It was not until two o'clock this morning that dories reached the side of the stranded steamer, and then on- ly after a terrific struggle. There were no passengers on board. and it was with extreme difficulty that the crew were gotten into the small boats and to land. Captain Van Peit and the chief engineer of the Starin refused to leave the vessel and are still on board.
 The stewardess, Mss Alice Bouton, was taken to the Bridgeport hospital as soon as the boats reached shore. She is suffering from the shock of the G4HoSGIc duu CtAu N0AEIs 4NOlt Ol Nue crew was injured
 The Starin, unable to make progress in the heavy sea had tried to seek shelter in the harbor here. She miss ed the narrow entrance between the two breakwaters by an eighth of a mile and ran fast aground on the flats. She Is now hard aground with waves breaking high over her. Strong doubt is felt whether the Starin can hold to- gether until the storm abates
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-20
REVOLUTIONARY PLOT TO
 DETHRoNE GEAR NICHOLAS
Allsed Conspiracy to Eliminate the Emperor Said to Have Been Diselos- ed-Sensationai Story.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 19.-A sensa- tional story of a reactionary plot to de- throne Emperor Nicholas and proclaim a regency in Russia is being related in St. Petersburg in connection with the recent death of Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovitch, the emperor's oldest uncle. According to a high judicial of- ficial of St. Petersburg, the affair was uncovered in connection with the rev citations concerning the Azef and Lapu- kline cases. While Investigating the re- lations between Azef and the reaction ary organizations the prosecuting de- pertinent of the government found in dications that the organization, dissat- isfied with the present moderate policy of the government, decided to substi- ute a stronF handed reaetionary re- ginre and had formed plan to estab- fish a regency under Grand Duke Vladimir.
 How far the grand duke was cog nizant of this scheme is not set forth, but the offfcial in question said that search of documents In Vladimir's palace was about to be undertaken, when the grand duke suddenly died. This put an end to the project.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-20

The annual dinners of the Knockers club have become famous for their entertainment features.
 No Speech from President elect.
 The president-elect was not allowed to make a speech, which was inter preted as delicate compliment from his townsmen who were. in fact, say ing farewell to him as a private cit izen. As the guest of honor at the dinner 1t was his first escape from oratory for twenty years. The spa cious rooms of the Business Mems club were resplendent in draperies of flags and decorations of ferns and flowers.
 Fun in the Dark.
 At each of the sixteen tables sat an appropriately costumed Knocker to represent one of the sixteen foreign nations, and during the evening a message to the president -to-be was made known from each. Emperor Williams wireless message was an- nounced to MT. Taft as a kiss for each cheek and the hope that the sen- ate would not find 1t necessary to re- duce the presidential salary before the new president could get in. Miss Co., lumbia got one of the kisses from the enthusiastic German.
 An Irish cook. direct from the pal- ace of King Edward, was England's tribute, but the cook at once began to make terms. Little Charlie must not be boss of the White House and Char lie P.' must not live with his brother. were assured her before she would re- main.
 Any one of his fffty-seven varieties of wives was offered Mir. Taft by the representatives of the sultan, but Un- cle Sam would have none of this. re- jecting the offer with the assertion that "one wife is enough to keep a man poor"
 With hands upon MT. Taft's crani- um, Persia's representative told the assembled knockers of the thoughts passing through his brain as follows:
 ''EIe is just now congratulating him sek that he was made a Mason at siglt-and so is the goat
 He is now trying to discover some word to use instead of 'de-e-lighted.' '"
 He wonders whether a union cab inet would let him write part of that message to congress"
 'f5e wonders whether if the F'iliuinos had been cannibals he would have penetrated their interior" He resolves in the tariff war to lead the charge up to the very Cannon's mouth'
 Ceremony in Total Darkness.
 The ceremony of declaring the guest of honor a "Knocker on sight was conducted in total darkness. with rumblings of thunder and flashes of lightning and concluded the festivities at the table. Vaudeville features fol- lowed until the hour was late.
 MT. Taft will leave here tomorrow afternoon for Philadelphia.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-20
Especial to The Bulletin.)

A~lf~%e-~A
 Hartford Feb. 19.-In some ways the most interesting development of the past week in the general assembly Is fhe pronuIgation of a trio of rules for its own guidance in the consideration of trolley measures this session by the joint committee on railroads. It would be a far more sensational matter were dt not that there are very few trolley measures for the committee to handle this time. The hard times of the past year and the fact that money for spcculatlons of this character is not yet very plenty have operated to re- strain promoters and deciding on the merits of lot of five cent fare bills which have been introduced touching different sections of the state will oc- cupy more of the time of this commit tee than will the usual trolley fran chises matters.
 Extension of Time Wanted.
 At the same time there are petitions for new franchises and for the exten- sion of old and the Connecticut com pany and the Connecticut Railway and Lighting company have in their usual blanket measures asking extensions in various cities and extending charter rights over territory not yet built up on Of the more prominent indepen- dent lines the Shore Line company wants an extension of time to com plete the line already in process of construction and the East Haven and Morris Cove people are here again looking for charter for competing line east from New Haven.
 Not So Drastic as 1t Might Appear.
 The first of these rules. requiring that all franchises and extensions be granted in strict accordance with the general law of the state, as to the is- suanco of stocks and bonds. is by no means as drastic as it might at first appear or as the other two. This be- cause the present state law is very lenient on these points and permits th@ organization of trolley corporations by their paying $1,000 into their treasury end allows them to bond to one-half the cost of construction of their plant. Up to four years ago this was 75 per cent. There are plenty of opportuni- ties to water stock and bonds under the general law and it was only when excessive watering was desired that recourse was had 10 legislation per- mitting special privileges in this line.
 This has been done only In excep- tional cases, at that, cases which have been thoroughly exploited during the past two sessions of the general as- sembly. and have served as horrible examples.
 Renewal of Franchises.
 2 The second regulation proposes that the general assembly shall not renew any franchises beyond the first of No- vember. 1910, unless at least 25 per cent. of the construction snail lave been completed--now, not then. The committee frankly announces that this is for the purpose Of excluding dog in tle manager" franchises and evidently meant to hit bullseye with it. What ever the intention, it has started trou- ble, as will be very evident somewhat later in the session. This will be plain when it is noted that one company alone is claimed to have 700 miles of franchises unbuilt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-20
"oPENp MARKET
 IN IRON AND STEEL TRADE
Created Late Friday-Astion Taken by
 Leading Manufacturers.


 New York Feb. t9.-An "oPen" mar ket in the iron and steel trade that manufacturers believe will lead to a stimulation of the industry was cre- ated late today when former Judge El- bert II. Gary chairman of the direc1 torate of the United States Steel corr poration, made an official announce ment that the Heading manufacturers of iron and steel have determined to protect their customers, and. for the present, ell at such modified prices as may be necessary with respect of dif- ferent commodities fin order to retain their fair share Of .he business"
 The prices which may be determined upon will be given by the manufac- turers to their customers direct.
 The action of the leading manufac- turers fin effecting an open market fol- lowed a series of conferences that have been held here for the last three days by Judge Gary and the heads of the various subsidiary companies of the steel corporation, tdNether with ofiiciai of other steel manufacturing compa- nies.
 Judge Gary, in the official statement. says that the smaller steel manufac- turing concerns, for one cause or an- other, particularly the tarif agitation. have become more or less excited and demoTslized and have been selling their products below those prices gen- erally maintained and this led to un- reasonable price cutting by certain manufacturers, who, though opposed to a change, felt the necessity of protect ing their customers.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-20

naval conference, which has been in session here since last December, is ready for concluding work, and the powers represented, with the exception of America have agreed upon num- Der of articles and regulations as drawn up America has renewed con- siderable action on some subjects, but the two most important questions, con traband and blockade, are satisfactory to the United States. The agreement on contraband is comprised in three lists, absolute contraband, absolute non -ccntraband and conditional con- traband What is termed a proper military adjustment, having regard to both neutrals and belligerents, has been reached with regard to blockade.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-20
Sufficiently Large to Maintain for Balance of
 Year a Secret Service Squad
NEW YORK CITIZENS ARE SUBSCRIBERS
Italian Detective Joseph PetrosinO has been Placed at Head of the New Service-Identity of the Secret Of
 fcials Carefully Concealed - Names of the Men Known Only to Commissioner Bingham and Petrosino

New York, Feb. 19.-It was made known at Police headquarters today that Commissioner Bingham had ob- tained from citizens, whose names were nJt disclosed, a fund sufficiently large to maintain for the remainder of the year a secret service squad. For long time he had been desirous of establishing such a bureau. but the board of aldermen refused to a"pro- priate the needed money.
 Tc Cover Black Hand Offences Only,
 Joseph Petrosino. the detective in charge of the Italian squad of the de- tective bureau. has been placed at the head of the new service. He is now in Italy, studying Black Hand meth ods. The secret service squad is in- tended to cover the Black Hand of fences exclusively.
 Identity of Squad Unknown.
 The squad began work a week ago, however, without waiting for Petrosi-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-20
PULITZER INDICTMENTS.
serviss Not to Be Made for Several
 Days Vet.

Washington, Feb. 19-Certified cop ies of the indictments found by tho federal grand jury against Joseph Full tiger. proprietor, and certain editors of the New York World have been sent to New York by United States District Attorney Baker.
 The papers, whish included the bench warrants for the defendants. were transmitted to United States C0mmis- sioner Shields, before whom the pro- ceedings in the preliminary action will ve held.
 It has not been determined definitely when serfice will be made on the de- fendants, but the Likelihood is that te will not be for several days.
 In all probability District Attorney Baker himself. if his duties permit, will appear before Commissioner Shields at the New York hearing.
 The time of the hearing before Com missioner Shields will be fixed to suit the convenience of all the parties con- cerned, but it will not be earlier than Tuesday of next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-20

nos return. It consists of fifteen men recruited outside the police depart ment. All of them have been sworn in as special officers. Their identity is known only to General Bingham and the head of the squad. Not even other high officers of the department are to be permitted to know the men. The headquarters of the squad is to be kept equally secret.
 Petrosino on Rowing Commission.
 When he was asked about Petrosl- nos whereabouts. the commissioner at first denied that the detective was in Italy, but afterward he qualified this by saying that Petrosino had received a rowing commission on some detec- tive work. and that he. the commis- sioner. had not seen Petroslno "in a week."
 He may be on the ocean. bound for Europe. for all l know" added Gener- al Bingham.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-20
PROMINENT CHICAGO
 LABOR LEADER INDICTED
President of Associated Building Trades Charged With Conspiracy and Extortion.

Chicago. Feb. 19.-Martin B. Mad den, president of the Associated Build ing Trades of Chicago, and M. J. Boyle, business agent of the Electrical Workers union. were indicted today by a Cook county grand jury. True bills containing at least two counts were returned in Judge Freeman's court. One count is said to charge conspira- cy against certain contractors. Capias- es were issued for the arrest of the men indicted and the bonds were fixed at $5,000.
 Madden, who is known as skinny Madden, has been a prominent figure irt labor and industrial affairs in Chi cago for many years. Two separate indictments were found against each of the men. One charges extOrtion of $1,000 from H. P. Nelson of the Nelson Piano company, for the alleged call ing off of 8 strike against the com pany and the other charges the extor- tion from Joseph Klicka of $700 un- der similar circumstances. Many con- tractors, architects. owners of build ings and labor officers were called be- fore the grand jury.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-02-20
Wireless Gets
 A Deserter
WAS JUST BEGINNING TO ENJOY
 HIS FREEDOM.
CAUGHT ON SAVANNAH BOAT
Coast ArtiIIeryman John Denny, on Three Days Leave of Absence, Skip ped from South Carolina Post.

New York, Feb. 19.-John Denny, a gunner of the One Hundred and Twen- Fort Fremont, South Carolina, would be seeing New York today, instead of the inside of the McDougal street po- lice station, if there had been no such thing as wireless telegraphy.
 He go. e three days leave of absence last Tuesday and that very afternoon he presented himself at the ticket of- flee of the Ocean Steamship company at Savannah with what looked to be an order fl pm the post commandant for a first class passage ticket to New York It was given to him and he sailed the next day at 3 o'clock on the steamship Kansas City.
 New York Officers Waited for Him.
 At 5.30 o'clock that afternoon, when