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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16
HONOR MEXICO's FOUNDER
Proclamation of Independence Com

Mexican independence, which was pro-
claimed ono hundred years ago by the
priest liidalgo, was COMMUNICATED at the
Hotel Astor last night with a dinner. The
affair was in charge Of the Acting Consul
General of Mexico, Don Manuel A Esteva
Ruiz. and COMMITTEES.
Seats at The table of. honor were occu-
pied by the diplomatic representatives of
Sauto Domingo. Cuba. Honduras Costa.
Rica. Venezuela. Uruguay. Argentina, Bo-
liva. Colombia, Japan. Siam Greece, Rus
sis. Denmark. Germany, Sweden, France,
Spain and Monaco, Borough President
George MCAueny was also guest.
Mexican flag at each plate and
portraits Of Hidalgo and of President Diaz
fanked the Mexican coat of arms over the
guests liable. Two hundred were present.
Among the ladies' the wife of the
Japanese Consul General. After a recep-
ton in the college room of the hotel the
guests filed into the east ballroom at y
o'clock while musicians played the Mexi-
can national hymn.
Addresses were delivered by Consul Gen
eneraI Ruiz and by Severe Mallet-PrevOst.
the International lawyer, who eulogized
President Dia2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16
CURTISS AND BIPLANE HERE
Bird Man Is Ready for His Tx
hibition at Press Club Meet.

Fresh from his aeroplane racing in Bos-
ton, Glenn II. cUrtiss the bird-man. ar
rived here Yesterday with his famous Hud
son Flyer, the biplane with which he won
the Albany New Y rk race and with
which he will make an ascent in America n
League Park tomorrow at the big sport
ing carnival that will be held under the
auspices of the Press Club. The Hudson
Flyer will be taken to American League
Park this morning.
While Curtiss is making his conquest OF
the air at the great aviation and athletic
meeting on the Hilltop scores of Olympic
national worlds, Canadian. metropolitan.
collegiate and military champions will be
contending in the track and field battles
and Miss Annie Oakley, the worlds great
est woman marksman. will give an exhi-
bition OF her wonderful skill with the rifle
and the shotgun Miss Oakley will use a
special rifle which was presented to her by
Buffalo Bill, with whom she was asso-
Clated for many years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16

Commissioner Edwards OF the Street
Cleaning Department was much disappoint-
ed Yesterday at the apparent lack of in
terest in the bids for furnishing vehicles
for the removal OF snow. Wh@u the brIs
were opened they were found too small in
number and generally unsatisfactory in
terms and price.
There seemed To be some ground for a
suspicion that the big contrac tors who Ia VI,
removed the snow In the past had comb lrd
TO make the invitation FOR now bids DnJer
the new contracts a failure. Most ~ the
bids rstciE ed acre from onncla of C1by
email number Of yehlcle~ IT rs likely
that Al the hid received yesteId4, 7cIll lie
relsrfed- and that tbs Commits ioneG TIii
II ertsc again for the reno al Of n,~-
entiTely r. contractors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16
COLLEGE NAN AGED 100
William Rankin, Oldest Grad
nate. Receives CONGRATULATIONS.

Summit, \. J.. Sept. IS (5peeiap.-William
Rankin the oldest college graduate in the
country. spent this, hts 10th birthday, In
much the same way as he does other days
quietly at home. varying the daily pro
granlrne Of his we'll ordered life merely by
receiving the numerous CONGRATULATIONS OF
friends here. He chose not 10 have q cele-
bra;ion of formal elaborate nature,
not because he Is physically unable 20 IN
dergo the strain Of It. but because he dis
likes being the centre Of interest
He received to-day the telegram "f con-
gra tuiation from the alumni of Williams
College. from which he was graduated In the
class of 1881. He vas born in Eliza beth
town, n J., and when he went 10 college
he travelled by steamboat up the Hudson
River TO Troy, and ms5e the rest OF the
tourney to WiIliamstoWn by stage coach.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16
TRAIN WRECK IN CHICAGO
Fourth Accident at the Same Point in
Year and a Half.

Chicago, Sept 15.-Sevcn persons were in
jured at 18th street to-day. when Balti
more & Ohio passenger train crashed into
the rear of a Rock Island freight train.
The injured included J. A. Clark. of Bal
timore face and hands cut and T. f.
evils o. New York. face and hands cut.
The accident is the fourth al this point
during the last eighteen months. The
freight was by mistake switched on to the
main track ahead of the passenger tram. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16
CHOLERA AT MANY POINTS
Rome, Berlin and Other Cities Report
Gases

Rome. Sept. Five new cases and two
deaths from cholera have been reported IN
The last twent5-fo four hours in Southeastern
ItalT-
Almeris, SpaiR, Sept. 15-Thore arc four
teen suspected cases Of cholera on board
the coasting steamer Antoine. which ar
rived hero to-dav from AIexsu dria The
vessel has been isolated aud the sick have
been placed under observation
pautzic Prussia. Sept. IA bacteria
logical examination in three fatal cases
here has established the fact that death in
each instance was due 10 AsIatic cholera
Fifteen new suspected cases OF cholera We're
placed under observation to-day.
Berlin. Sept l5.--Another suspected chol-
era 5.aiieut was sent to a hospital last
ufpilt A commercial traveller who arrived
recently from the Orient is under observa-
ton IL ScLoenberg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16

Once when he travelled up the same river
later it was in the dead Of winter and
the whole journey vas made by sledge
over its frozen surface.
MFR Rankin Is pleasant company for ore
who likes TO sit and listen to his reminis-
eepces aud his quaint and kindly h1Inor
He talks Interestingly of The cid times and
simple life and draws lessons Of value for
tho Younger generation from the changes
that he has witnessed in human activities
His mind is alert and keen for one ~ his
ago and no one ever enjoyed the evening
cf life as does he.
Years ago. when living in Ohio. Mr. Ran
kin practised law Tn the same courts with
Alonzo Taft father Of the President, but
he eft that state before the President was
born
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16
CLEVELAND PLANS AERO MEET
Score of Aeronauts Enter as Contest
ants-s4O 600 Purse Raised.

Cleveland. Sept. ia score of the more
prominent aviators in America have en-
tered as contestants for Cleveland's avia-
ton week, which will form part of the
Cayuhoga County centennial festival next
month The meet will continue from octo-
Der n 10 October 1o. and will include sew
ersl flights over Lake Erie.
Mars. Ely. Willard and McCurdy will rep
resent the Curtiss machines, and John
stone, Fo3ey, Coftyn and Brookins nili ap-
near for the Wright brothers. Clifford r.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16
WANT AMERICAN MEAT.

Vienna Sept l5--Richard 9. herens the
American Ambassador. and Charles DENLY,
the American Consul General at Vienna,
started for Trieste tonight in company
with the government commission delegated
TO inspect sample consigmnents of meat
from the United States ard the Argentine
Republic Tho general opinion IS that n
spite 81 the azrsrisu opposition tho gov
erf,r1ent vim he compelled 10 accede to thc
porulsr demand foT the 4dni s=iou ri meat
fren Forth AntsFlCs sod south America
7 re prics If meat here HIS riern enormous.
g. # lstA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16
ARRESTED IN ITALY FOR MURDER

lBy T-lesr. pA 10 The Tribune.
Roanoke. Va. Sent l5.-Word was re
c-i-ed to-day from italy that Peirro Spega.
alias Spegota. al Italian miner. who is
charged vitil the murder OF ~. n Oakley
81 Rock "a Va. ia August. 1910, j. under
afrcst ~ THrano. ~" w5r apprehended by
she Italian AUTHORIZES while living with
ri Eylfr and family - inoir native hrn"
It T. alrrlc7ErlceJ that john "A. Garrett. sec
retSr- II tie erahFsrF - Rome N = letter
sre .-*sr~ rseTz=fraenr tufarTl the d
rsrr-4ert That eqsgs Tti 70 tried in Etsl-
- clcs-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16
SEEKING COOKS RECORDS?
Bradley Reported on Way to
Etah After Them.

Copenhagen. Sept. t5.-rhe Danish gov
eminent steamer Hans Egede arrived here
to-day with the news that John Il Bradley.
tho financial hacker of Or Frederick a.
Cooks North Polar expedition. was on his
way 10 F2tah TO get the much talked of rec
ords and instruments which Cook said he
had left at that Esqumau settlement. on the
northwest coast of Greenland. The cap
tain of the steamer thinks that Cook is with
Bradley but gives no particular reason for
this belief
The Hans Egede which is the vessel on
which the explorer travelled 10 civilization
after his exploit in the Arctic year ago.
fell in with yacht at Godhaven. Danish
settlement on the south coast of Disco isl
and. Greenland and in the course of eN-
changes between the masters learned that
BradIey- was aboard the other craft The
polar hunt promoter admitted his identity,
and explained that ne was bound for Etah
20 recover whatever had been left there
hv Dr- Cook. He refused. however. either
10 deny or confirm the report that he was
accompanied by the explorer.
The government vessel also brings the in
formation that two missionaries who are
working among the Esquinsus who &C
compsnied Cook his expedition say
these natives insist that the doctor reached
the North Pole, as he asserted. prior TO its
discovery by Commander Peary.
FOR some time after general interest in
his wherea bouts had fiiclered ont rr. Cook
was supposed to be in South America. IT
is definitely known that nc left Santiago d"
Chill on March I last for Ruenos Ayres.
Subsequently il was reported that he had
reached Rio dc Ianeiro. whence he planned
10 sail for New York on March IS. At
this time he was travelling under an as
sumed name and was rather successful in
avoiding recognition. If he arrived IN New
York the fact wa not generally known
and his movements since have been revealed
10 few
The doctor VAS reported 10 he Al the
home Of his brother. ", L. Cook, I'm Brook
lvu. earfv in july. and in the following
month a Western paper claimed 80 have To-
Gated him AZ Bradley summer home, in
Glenwood Springs. Col He was then cred
itcd with an intention rf climbing Mount
N~KInley. 20 tho confusion of those vho
challenged his assertion that he had once
made the ascent. aud also with tho purpose
OF again invading tho Arctic Circle A later
story lad Cock in Scotland preparing for
another dash northwsrd
Mr. Bradley has not before made known
any plans he may have had i'm the interests
Of Cook though II was rumored last sum
mer that ne was preparing to try his hand
II hunting in Alaska.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16
REGENT TO RECEIVE DICKINSON.

Hankow. China. Sept. 1o--Jacob NJ Dick
inson. the American Secretary of War ar
rived here TO-DAY. The party came up the
Yangtse- Kiang River from Shanghai II
will proceed by train to Picking. where the
Secretary will be received by the Prince
Regent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16
RICH PITTsBURGER ACCUSED
Hearing of the Charges Against 7. A
/ BY Telegraph 10 The Tribune

Pittshurg, Sept. f5.The hearing Of r.
\. Mellon wealthy young man of Pitts
burg against whom charges were made by
Elizabeth Hurst began before Alderman
Cain this afternoon. but after it had PRO
ceeded over an hour behind closed doors
it WAS announced that il had been indefi-
nitely postponed. Mrs Hurst was one of
the servants in tho Mellon household eigh-
teen months ago. Mr.. Mellon and his
friends cay ii is q case of baCkmai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16

Harmon the New York amateur. has on
tered three machines. and several othef
amateurs have signifed their intention o.
contesting. purse OF $4,000 has ALREADY
been raised. and it is expected that Hnch
greater sum than this will be offered IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16

London Sept. 15-Lieutenant Helm,
the alleged German spy, was arraigned
in tho Fareham police court to-day,
charged With having committed fell
ony in obtaining information concern
ing the Portsmouth defences for the
purpose of communica ting the same 10
another state. Helm was arrested while
ngaged in sketching the Notifications.
The prosecutor said to-day that Helm
would not he formally represented as An
accredited agent of Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16
Judge Gary Goes hloft.

Judge CARY said he had had three inter
es5lns experience vhiio abroad The FIRST
Tas his visit 10 Pompei thc second the
tpectaelo II Tie Passion pIar. over which
h' waved enthusiastic. and the third his
Hight with MoraDc in Rleriot monoplane
st Etienncs.
u waS inyitc5 6y Tic BIbriot people TO
fl with Morano.- he sid. II had seen him
e. before anG had confidence iu him.
went up about three hundred feet with him
and w@ vent about in straight stretches and
circlos f"r about twenty minutes ] felt 30
absolutely secure IN fbs air that ] suggest
90 that Mr. Gary make an ascension. ana
size did ! enjoyed the experience greatly
il l. EEe motoring. only ii l. more fasci-
hating
Among Tie passengers oH tine Mauretania
were ar. and Airs. Frederick i-aHtor sam
,sel Peek. Sir Evelyn Ruszles-I5Tise, Mrs
ANlIt-law h-id. Tie Earl OF GE-naTd. Mrs.
lanes - ftarslau j. =. Tiffany. Colonel
and Mrs n. + Barrett. Mr. and Mr.
Campbell Clark and Mr.. \ J. CaInueyer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-09-16
ON ALERT AGAINST SPIES
New Arrests in Rorkum Case
Helm Arraigned.

F,nlden, Germany, Sept la.-SeNerai
Germans have been arrested in connec-
ton with the alleged spying of the Eng
lshmen Brandon and Trench In the
island of Rorkum. They are charged
with assisting Brandon and Trench in
photographic the Notifications. The
alleged British spies were arrested on
August - and %.
The police of Borkun and Helgoland
are reported to have discovered new evil
dence against Brandon and Trench. The
affair has caused considerable excite
rnent here
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
WANTED, TALENT IN DENVER r
FOR NEW THEATRE.

Young people of Denver who can
do anything in the line of acting
should get themselves in readiness for
the big opportunity that will soon be
in store for them. It will be the max
ing of many who don't wish to leave
home without first knowing the art
half way If you nave voice, train
it. If you can dance, learn more. Ii
you are dramatic. study harder for
the time will be within six or seven
weeks when good colored acts will
nave no trouble in getting work at a
certain theatre that is soon to be for
the Negro performer and him only
Team acts, one-act playlets, dancing
acts, singing acts, playing acts, all
kinds of acts.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
THE GREAT $4,000 BALL WEDNES-
DAY EVENING, OCT. 5.

Some Of you people know have
had good times in life. But none like
the time you will have if you attend
the new $4,000 electrical 15-piece
brass orchestra military band music.
This is the first ball ever given in
Denver Of its kind. The music is per-
feet, all the latest songs and dance
music will be played. And another
feature of the ball will be the enter
tainers between dances. Now if you
people like to dance by good music,
don't miss Wednesday night, Oct. 5th.
Bring all the children. The old folks
would enjoy the entertainment, and
the strangers would have something
to see. Prof. Williams will please you
with that new dance, Taxicab Hop,
and there is Elkins, the champion
buck dancer of the West; Sam Ed
wards, the champion, the r. M. A. c..
quartette, and plenty Of other enter
tainers. So take it from me and come
right out
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
NEW YORK THEATRES.

Sapiro and Jones, two clever boys
at Keith & Proctors 125th ST. theatre,
Blondy Dessert & Robinson at the It
lantic Garden, Johnson & Watt at the
Hippodrome, New York; Crumbly &
Davis at the Majestic, are -eading the
bill. This is becoming a very easy
matter for the Negro to be headliner
at any Of the theatres.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
CON. O'kElLY BEATS BUCK
SMITH IN THE EIGHTH
ROUND.

Con O'Kelly, the man who Won
like to have a try at Johnson,
knocked out Buck Smith of Philadel-
phia before the Oswego A. Club last
Monday night in the eighth round.
Kelly was a bigger man and the more
aggressive of the two, but Smith is
yet one of the best colored boxers
down East.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
JOHNSON'S LIFE WAS IN DANGER

Last Monday night while playing at
the Columbia theatre in Boston, Jack
Johnson was very much frightened
man when gun was discharged in
the theatre. 1t is thought that some
crank attempted Johnson's life. But
the man who discharged the weapon
says the gun fell out of his pocket.
He was fined S. in court
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01

This office is prepared to do all
kinds Of job printing. Estimates fur
nished. It is the only race enterprise
Of its kind operating, and if you de-
sire its service call phone Main zoos.
There is difference between merely
soliciting printing and actually doing
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
SANDY FERGUSON AFTER JOHN
SON.

Did you ever hear the like of so
many dub prize fighters sending in
their noise to the champion, Jack
Johnson? Now comes Little, John
sons former manager, with the hope
of the white race. Mr.. Sandy Fergu-
son. Can Sandy do the work? Well,
he has lost four times already to John.
son. Stop, Sandy.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
THE TWO CLIPPERS.

The Clipper sisters, Jessie and Del
la, are playing in Cincinnati this week
on the Orpheum circuit. They will
play all the big houses East. The act
is singing and dancing act and they
are making good in team work.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
SPORTS and The The STAGE
BY LEON PRYOR
BY LEON PRYOR
COLORED STATE FAIR Al RICH
MOND, VA, OCT. 2+29.

This will be one of the largest fairs
ever held by the Negroes of the
South. They will expend ten thou
sand dollars for amusement alone,
and some of the best Negro perform
ers and entertainers will participate
in this festival to help make it one
grand success.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
CAMILLE NlcoLs AT THE r. M. A. C.

Mr.. Camille Nicols, one of Denver's
prominent young Negroes, is now with
the Rocky Mountain Athletic Club as
sociation. He has charge of the pool
and billiard parlor and is making good
as instructor in that art.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
:. WATSON'S NEW VOCAL
SCHOOL,.

This is very much needed instltu-
tion in Denver, and everybody should
think and consider this one by ali
means. Prof. Watson is a very com
petent man and knows music and Ine
voice, so, good people, why not let
him help you over the rough places.
1t would mean much II you have Ge.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
FOOTBALL THIS AFTERNOON, 23D
AND WELTON SITS.

All managers of colored football
teams will please try and meet on the
lot at 29rd and Welton. Anyone wish
ing to enter the teams will report this
afternoon at said place.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
PANHANDLE PETE.

Frank B. Kirk, better known in the
Northwest as Panhandle Pete, will
close with the Twentieth Century
Amusement Co. next week. He VIII
then prepare a first class act, to come
over the Sullivan & Considine circuit
the first of November, will play Den
yer.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
NEXT SATURDAY EVENING AT
THE r. M. A. C.

Yes, next Saturday night at $50 p.
m. there will be another big prize pi-
ano playing contest. All entries must
be made before Saturday, p. m.
Every body is welcome and you are re-
quested to be there.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
BIG BOB ARMSTRONG TO GO ON
THE STAGE.

Bob Armstrong, the noted trainer
for prize lighters, is contemplating 60
ing into vaudeville. He is quite a
bag puncher and clever in boxing and
there is no reason why he should no
pick up a few simoleons the same as
the others are doing.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
CITY News S.

Mrs. Chas. West of PA Welton
street entertained the Ladies Ushers'
Club of Shorter church on Friday
evening, Sept. 23rd. Her parlors were
beautifully decorated with carnations.
The refreshments served were many.
She was assisted by Mrs Dan vii.
liams.
The election of a president for
Western University haa been post.
poned l3 days.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
THE RAILROAD MAN AND WAIT.
ERS' CLUB.

If you are looking for place to
stop in and have jolly time, why not
stop at the old Calumet Club, known
as the Railroad Men and Walters
Club? They will treat you like a
man and show you the time of your
life
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
THE MOTIFS THEATRE, CHICAGO.

l. A. Inglish the hoop roller, is one
big feature at the Pekin. And queen
Dora, the electrical novelty dancer, Is
making the house, the only one on
State st. as long as she is to be there.
She is learning more dances all the
time, and is crazy about electricity
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
BIG COLORED COMPANIES ON
THE ROAD.

Black Patti Musical Comedy Co.
S. H. Dudly Smart Set Co.
John RucKer's Big Minstrels Co.
Eph Williams Troubadours, two
companies.
Harris Smart Set Jouthern Co.
All doing big business in the East
and South,
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01
THE SATISFIED MUSICAL CO.

The famous Satisfied musical enter.
prise will play all OF the southern
cities this winter. They are now play
ing with great success in the NortL.
wtst. and hope to stop off in Denver
for few days rest before going
South.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01

Bessie and Cora Dobbs are down
from Evergreen, Colo. attending the
Whittier school. They are with their
sister, Mrs. ]. J. Jackson of 2Sll Glen
arm Place.
Mrs. Thomas McGec OF Salt Lake
City is visiting her father. J. W. VII.
son of 2Zi6 Glenarm Place.
Mrs. Fay Allen will sing and play
at West Brothers Sunday evening.
Oct 2, from S to H.
The transfer Of the parsonage prop.
erty recently purchased by Shorter
church has been made to the trustees.
This action was necessitated by rea.
son OF the fact that the deal for the
place would have fallen through had
much time been consumed in the orig.
inal transfer. Therefore temporarily
the title reposed in one man, Now It
has been passed on to the trustees,
the church having had the necessary
special meetings. etc, to make legal
this last act
T. S. Rector is serving chill piping
hot in two ways at his store. 1916
Arapahoe street
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01

sire to be a singer Learn something
that will be a benefit to you in time
to come.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01

the work. Get our prices and you
will see that difference.
THE STATESMAN ALWAYS HAS
ROOM FOR YOUR NEWS. IF YOU
WILL CALL PHONE MAIN 1905, 4
WE WILL BE GLAD TO RECEIVE
YOUR NEWS ITEMS.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-10-01

Mrs. Fay Allen viii sing and pla
at West Brothers Sunday evening
Oct. 2. from S to l2.
The Thlinget., 1910-04-01

deputy mining grecord- CT. He Was prominent in the organization of the town. In January 1886 he returned to SitNa opened the present storein partnership with Mr.Vanderbilt. The latter died and in 1894 Mir. de Croft and Mrs. Vanderbilt were married. Shortly before Mir. de Groff's death Mir. Charles Fox was taken in as a partner in the store and the firm incorporated under the name of de Croft Mercantile company. Mr.de Croft had for many years been a member of the Episcopal Church.
The Thlinget., 1910-04-01

Mr. John KaZnakoff who left several months ago for a tripto the state anC did the couuy as far as Boston was on the Georgia when sh, went on 2 reef in Icy Straits th other dayon his return trip. Wjn others in the same boat he eat back to Juneau on the Seat le and tried the Georgia again reaching Sitia on the l6th. Mr. Nazlakoff says he had fine trip Outis glad to be in Sitka again.