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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
TOO MUCH PLAY,
TOO LITTLE WORK
Next Year Governors Will Try
to Get Down to Real
Business.

Louisville. KY, December AFTER
starting movement to put the next
conference of Governors on Il business
like basis and establish permanent
headquarters where programs will be
| arranged 'nsuring better results. listen
Ing to q suffragist speech and dis
cussions OF various important sub
jects, the third annual conference of
/ Governors adjourned here late this
afternoon.
I Some opposition to adjourning was
expressed, as many of the Governors
believed they should stay In session
longer, as SO much OF the time had
been taken up with social functions.
| Next year the program Will include
more real work and fewer dinners
and receptions
Tho plan Of organization advanced
by Governor Sloan of Arizona, ana
adopted In executive session, is that
the present committee on arrange
ments. OF which Governor Fort. Of
New Jersey. is chairman. draft a
| statement of the object OF the con-
ference for presentation to each Legis-
lature, and that an appropriation be
asked of each for maintenance.
1t waa decided that subjects for dis
cussion would be selected with more
care and that the paper on each pre-
pared by the several Governors be
sen. to all Governors in advance of the
conference. so intelligent discussion
could be heard
Future sessions will last a week
These plans We're adopted to get away
from the haphazard manner in which
the conferences have been conducted
and with view of making them moro
beneficial.
Miss Laura Clay president of the
Kentucky Equal Rights Association.
addressed the conference. She made an
appeal TO the Governors to recommend
equal suffrage to their Legislatures.
General discussion to-day was on the
employers liability and workmen's
compensation act. direct primaries and
automobile reciprocity.
The first resulted in tho adoption OF
resolution that commissions of the
several states Investigating this ques-
tlon supply each Governor with their
findings.
The second developed into an ex-
perience meeting, when many Cover
nors explained the election, and pr,-
mary systems of their States. Widely
different views were expressed, prin-
cipaliy on whether II was better for
the public IL party lines were clini-
mated or strengthened. This and the
previous subject proved the most In
errors.
Governor Sanders asked the Gov
ernors to aid New Orleans In getting
the Panama Exposition, and New York
and Jacksonville asked for the con-
ference to meet in those cities.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
NO CLASS TO CARD
At JACKSONVILLE
Donald M'Donald, Ruling Favor
lite, Wins Best Race
of Day.

Jacksonville. Fla, December With
the exception of the fourth race, there
was little class in to-day's card
In this race, a purse event at a
mile scratches reduced the field to
four starters. with Donald Macdonald,
ruling to 8 favorite in the betting.
The latter jumped into the lead at the
where Master Robert overlook him,
and looked like the winner, but TroX-
Ter, went to work on the favorite and
responding gamely to the urging,
Donald Mcdonald, again forged to the
front, winning by a neck, while Mas
ter Robert beat Rob r. three lengths
for the place.
First race-selling. two-year- olds,
five and a half furlongs--Ladasette GO
ond; splinters &C to 81, third. Time,
1907 3-b.
Second race-selling. .three-year-olds
and up, six MISUNDERSTANDING G. 10
%, first; o. En- 6 to ~, second /;
Shawnee (even), third. Time. lis 2-5.
Third race--selling, three-year-o
and up, six furlongs-Claque (5 to u,
first: Anna L. Daley Il to y, second ,
Ida d. q to %. third. Time. liza.
lnile-Donald MacDanold q to 81,
first; Master Robert e to y, second:
Rob r. (out), third. Time, 1885.
Fifth race-selling. three year olds
and up. six furlongs Is to
y, first; Mon Ami 6 to y, second;
Edwin L. q to 10). third, Time,
1:142-5.
and up, mile and sixteenth-st Jo-
seph al to 100, first; Spindle C. to s..
1:4S4-5.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
BILLS IN S H APE
FOR EARLY ACTION

Washington, D. c.. December 1.-The open,
ing OF the short session OF Congress mex
Monday Will find appropriation bills II
shape for earlier action than In any recent
years The appropriation bills must al
originate In the House OF Representatives
and the committees OF that body are now al
work upon them. with prospects of having
several OF the big bills ready for the flrs
week OF the session.
The River and Harbor Committee of the
House began work yesterday on It's $4,000.
900 appropriation bill. and Representative
Alexander. of New York. chairman OF the
committee, expects to have the measure
ready for the House within week, The
Indian Affairs Committee began cons!dera-
ton OF the Indian appropriation bib to-day.
This measure Will carry about Ss.ooo.ccr for
the support OF Indians and their institutions
Representative Burke, chairman OF the
committee. expects 1t ready for consdera-
ton Monday.
Many OF the separate appropriation bills
originate with the Appropriations Commit
tee. OF which Representative Tawney is
now at work upon the bill. which carries
funds for the legislative. executive and
judicial branches OF the government. and
the measure providing funds for the Dis
trict OF Columbia. Both of these will be
ready for the House before the Christmas
recess.
The unusual activity upon the appropria-
ton bills Is due to desire to have them
before the House early as possible, SO
that there will be ample time for their
consideration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
LION GETS LOOSE
ON ship AT SEA
Kills One Sailor and Drives
Others to Places OF
Safety.
DESPERATE FIGHT ON DECK
Animal, Pierced by Several
Bullets, Leaps Into
the Water.
DESPERATE FIGHT ON DECK

New York, December 1.-THE horror
OF an hour at sea. when, In a storm
that beat their vessel until 1t seemed
each plunge must be her last, lion
broke from its cage on deck, killed
seaman and took charge until 1t was
driven into the sea by fusillade Of
revolver bullets. still lived with tho
crew OF German freight steamship.
the Berkenfels, as the vessel lay at
Quarantine with her decks In order
and her spars and houses shining with
soap and paint.
1t was Henry Petker, second officer.
who told the story.
The lion, with another Its mate.
was taken aboard at Bombay. Tho
heaVy cage containing the animals
was dashed in the after well at the
break Of the poop, and in the fair
weather that favored the steamship
until two weeks ago neither lion
showed signs of dissatisfaction. AL
though they had come to maturity in
the freedom Of an East Indian Jungle,
the beasts seemed docile and contented.
The vessel ran into dirt" as sea-
vest of Bermuda two weeks ago. and
the lions became FESTIVE All of one
tempestuous day they roared and Yell
eo, and noon of the next day found
one or them covering with fear In
corner of the cage and the other
hurling his body at the bars, The
ships carpenter sounded the cage
Iastenings and reported all well, and
captain Friedrich and his officers for
got the lions as they humored their
vessel through big seas.
Men Terror Stricken.
Captain Friedrich's crew above decks
were all Lascars in charge of native
serang. who did not spare his driving,
although the faces of his men We're
gray with fear.
1t was while Captain Friedrich was
cllns1ng to the bridge apron and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02

bhwling into the forward well through,
trumpet that group Of the Las.
cars, who were securing q snare chain
and + ah e. toreGaastle head, dropped ii
Mr. Petker ran aft and saw q. sight
/ that shook GIL his seamans co,,rn1-e
~ the break of the poop, Its body
,H!n ,,ra with snarls. stood one of the
i REQUIRED only q glance to tell Mr..
Petker that the man was dead
Day was waning and il IL the heA lion wore
not caught or killed before darkness
til morning with no aeamen to Serve
her decks was too slight to merit a
second thought. Mr.. Petker and Tho
first and third officers dashed below
ana came on deck with their revolvers.
Friedrich and a single quartermaster
on the bridge. =
OPEN Fire on Animal.
toS WITH th their breath whistiing in their
selves behind ventllators and boats
and opened fire In the failing light
the lion stood like thing Of steel. it's
muscles tense. It's tail waving, its
biIed tee,n must Just us ysible II i were
at a nod from his two subordlnates
the first officer raised his weapon Even
at that moment discipline exerted Its
silent habit. There were three shots
IaAS" o'SSSoS1OU- Two SHOTS went
wild and an angry cry came from the
lion as the third shot ripped toe from
one Of Its forepaws. Three more shots
we're fired by the second officer. but
having flown wild.
The third officer raised his pistol.
but heavy lurch OF the vessel sent
MIN sprawline against transom. AS
ne lay struggling the lion leaped and
the second officer fired again.
Inc shot found thu hanat ip
spot, Tor II came to It's knees. rolled
over and lay kicking moment. Then
before be, Mr.. Petker. could fire again. the
lion leaped down into the we'll and up
ofhcers stood firing. There was a voIley
from the weapons as tho lion plunged
at them. but he was not hit again. The
three men swarmed up the main rig
ging.
In Rain Of Bullets.
here they reloaded and waited for an OPP
portunity. The lion ran the whole length
o. o. the deck. was flung down and rolled in
swinging back over tho deck as bullets flew
after him. Then he dartcd forward.
captain Friedrich and his quar;errnaster
were safe In the navigation house. but If
inc hon we're to crouch In the lee of the
house neither OF them could leave the house,
nor could any one enter II to relieve the
wheel. While the three officers hung in tho
the animal moved aft again.
glance showed that the lion was badly
wounded, and the officers all arsd again
as he crept beneath them. The animal
roared feebly, indicating that he had been
hit again, and then suddenly seemed to
recover strength. With great leaps he
sprang aft across the after well and up to
the poop.
There he stared af. at the following sea.
then. Strengthened out. he, divcd overheard
and was seen no more.
The other lion. still crouching in the cage
lay there Whispering, while the ships car
penter stumbled aft and nailed back the
broken bars. His act of valor Is carefully
noted in the ships log.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
INCREASED FARE BETWEEN
NEW YORK AND CHICAGO

Chicago H.. December First class
passenger fares between Chicago and
New York over the Michigan Central
and the Panhandle routes will be SO
after January 49, according to advices
received here late TO day. subsequent
TO secret meeting In New York be-
tween representatives of those roads
and of the Erie. Wabash and Grand
Trunk. This lays TO rest the predic-
ton of slnshed rates and Improbable
competition.
This action by the two routes. which
heretofore have enjoyed differential
rate of sl9 for the Michigan Central
and SIS on the Panhandle. followed
by the Erie. Wabash and Grand Trunk,
such as the Erie used two years ago
to straighten out the complicated emil
grant rate situation
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
ELECTED CAPTAIN
OF WAKE FOREST
Carl Belts, Left End, Chosen to
Lead Eleven in Fall
of 1911.
[special 10 rhe Tl,nes.p Isratct. ]

Especial TO The Tifnes-Dispatch.1
Wake Forest, n. c., December 1.-The
Carl l.. Belts. OF Rome, Ga, captain for
the team OF next year Belts is member
of the Junior class, having entered the
sophomore class last year. Two years ago
he was captain OF the team OF the Raleigh
High School, and sub on the team Of
this college last year. This year at left end
nc has been a mainstay OF the team. He is
quick 10 get down on pu1ts. a sure ana
hard tackler. master at breaking UP in
tsrfercnce. and has superhuman endurance
He will always set an example for team
mates, In two years he has missed but
three practices, and these on account of
injuriee, and has not been late TO single
one. In his classroom Belts ls GOOD stu
dent, and has an enviable average on all his
work. He is only nineteen years of age, Is
six feet tall and weighs $50 pounds.
with the election of captain one ma turally
looks on the record OF the team OF this
year and the prospects for team next year.
From the standpoint of games won the sea-
son has been failure, but the experience
gained by the men will be invaluable tc
them next season, When school opened this
fall only Captain Utley, of last years
winning squad under such circumstances,
but every one has worked faithfully during
the entire season. Football being only in
its Infancy at this place, teams who have
played football for years were engaged
Though the scores have not been in favor
OF Wake Forest the experience gained has
been beneficial. Coach Rowe has had in his
varsity squad twenty-five men who have
played in part of three intercollegiate
games, besides three others who have par
ticipated in two games. or the entire
twenty-five. only four are seniors. three of
these being substitutes. and the regular
player win return next year for his NJ. a.
degree as will one OF the substitutes. OFF
the remaining twenty-five men thLee are
juniors eight are sophomores and ten are
freshmen. Besides these there is the entire
scrub team which viii return. With these /
as nucleus Wake Forest expects to put I
into tho field a team that can cope with /
the olcvens of other colleges of this seq
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
PULLMAN OFFERS
TO REDUCE RATES
Proposal Met by Storm of Op.
position From Railroads and
Attorneys-General.

Chicago, ILL.,, December An offel
of the Pullman Company to reduce the
rates charged for upper bcrths II
sleeping cars 30 per cent. where lower
Iberths were priced more than s1.5O, tc
make the price of uppers s1.25 as g
minimum and reduce some lower berth
rates, was opposed before the inter-
state Commerce Commission here to-
day by attorneys general of four States
and by two railroads.
The Pullman Company offer left un-
changed Pullman seat rates, and was
10 become effective upon approval and
acceptance by the commission. The
opposition to the plan was offered on
the part of the railroads on the allie.
cation that they would have to stand a
pSxt of the brunt of the lessened prices,
and by the attorneys general on the
claim that the reduction was not suf-
ficient
Il don't think the 20 per cent. reduc-
ton represents the difference in SER
vice value OF an upper and lower
BERTH said Attorney General James
Bingham. of Indiana. 1T isn't enough;
l stand on our petition" said Attorney
Here, too" agreed Attorney Luther
Walters. representing Attorney-Genera
Norwood, of Arkansas.
1t isn't at I'll satisfactory" con-
cluded AttorneyGe Charles West,
of. Oklahoma.
Commissioners Franklin T. Lane and
q. e. Clark therefore were confronted
by an offer of voluntary reduction of
rates for uppers (also number of ma
terial reductions on lower berth rates.,
which the railroads said was too much
and the State officials called too small
me whole matter came on a combin-
ing OF all complaints against sleeper
rates in one hearing by the commits
sion, following an order from the Fed
eral Circuit Court that previous cuts
ordered by the commission were not
justified.
The Pullman Company's reduction
schedule included the following cuts
on lower berth rates, upon which. as
upon remaining existing rates, the 50
per cent. charge for uppers was pro-
posed TO be applied, the effect being,
according to the company's represent
atives to charge an average of 6 mills
per mile.
Route Reduction
Chicago to New York. Unchanged.
New York to Tampa. so. so
Poushkeepsie to Elkhart and South
behu' Ina. .................. 90
New York to St Augustine. Fla.
or savannah, Ga. ............$1.0 90
New York to East St Louis. H.. .s075
New rates proposed by the company
include these:
Route. New Rate
St Paul or Minneapolis to Seattle
and Pacific Coast points. .S11.00
New York to New Orleans. .......s 500
Chicago to San Francisco. ..$14.00I
The former Minnesota-Pa Pacific Coast
rate was s12; that from Chicago to
San Francisco, s14.
The commission will hear further ar
guments, and if held advisable will re-
ceive the evidence in the specific cases
combined In the one hearing.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
LEFT Pc RS0NAL
ESTATE OF $4,000

Albany, N. Y, December f-Ex-Go
ernor David b. Hill, who died in AL
bany on October 90 last, left per-
sonal estate, exclusive of household
furnishings, effects and library. esti-
mated at $4,000. and real estate as
sessed at $4,000. The real property
included his beautiful home known
as "Wolferts Roost." on the outskirts
of this Guy, The principal benea-
Charles are DIR. Harry S. Pearse and
Peter j. Manwiller both of Albany,
proteges of Governor Hill.
The Will of the former Governor was
filed for probate in the Albany Surro-
gates Court to-day by John A
Ing as attorney for the executors,
Judge Alton b. Parker and Mr.. Man,
willer. Judge Parker was life-long
friend of Ex-Governor Hill. The will
was executed by Mr.. Hill on January
"a. 1906. and is in his own hand
writing.
One of the provisions characteristic
OF the man is that, "a plain and sim
pie monument to be erected over my
The requests follow: To John B.
Stanchtield. Of New York. set Of Ir-
wings works; to Alton b. Parker, one
section of his private library; to Mrs.
catherine can Btere. his housekeeper for
each; to his brother. Dr.. Alonzo Is
Hill, of Dexter. Mo. $4,000. and to two
nepheWs and two nieces. also Of Mis-
souri,, $1,000 each: to Franklin Fischer.
or or Montclair, n. j., q longtime friend,
$4,000, and to his son, Bennett Hill
e sa who was named for Mr.. Hill,
The executors are directed to con-
vert the property into money, and at
TONED the balance is to be divided
equally between DR.. Pearse and Mr..
Manwiller
Ex-Governor Hills elaborate law H.
Dsrary and office equipment also go to
tary for eighteen years.
MT, pearse is a young man In whom
MI. Hill took great interest. He
studied medicine at the Albany Medi-
cal College, and is now in the medical
department Of the Home EQUITABLE
Lie Assurance Company
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
DENOUNCES ACCUSERS
Dulaney Says Charge Against Him
liz Dirty, Black-Henrted Lie.

IN biFtSb bIack-heurteu Lie.
Yazoo City, Miss, December IL
G. Dulaney. wealthy planter and promi-
nent in the political affairs OF Missis-
sippi, denounced his accusers to-day
and described the charge that he
sought to bride member of the State
Senate to vote for United States Sem
ator Leroy Percy, during the recent
senatorial contest as dirty, black
hearted lie"
Dulaney was the last witness intro
duced by the defense in his trial to-
day. Votes were rendered him for
senator Percy, Mr.. Dulaney testified.
hy Mrs Neal Lawrence. who has
aYoWed that she acted as the ''go-be-
tWeen'" but he replied to her that
votes We're not being bought, adding
that she was "being made a fool Of"
r i,"1 thousand dollars was the amount
I mrSs lawrence asked for, according to
~, state e, Senator Theodore Bllbo, whom
, ,id inaietment alleges. was bribed,
visited him frequently at his hotel
nut ne had never paid him or promised
TO pay him for his vote In CAUCUS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
GIFT WITHOUT A SERMON.
Modest Man Donates 100000 to Help

the Poor, That's All.
Kansas City, Mo-, December IN. A
Nayland OF this city, who gave $4,000
to charity last week and then went
into seclusion to avoid the plaudits
that he dreaded, reappeared at his
home yesterday. Asked why he gave
three-fourths of his fortune away, he
said:
81 had little money. I saw SC
many people worse off than I was that
/ wanted to help them little. That's
all there is to II"
old, found a great mass of letters ask
ing for financial aid awaiting him when
he returned to his home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
CABBAGE CRops SHORT.
Price OF Snucrkraut Will Be High,
Next Year.

Pr1ce Of Saucrl<rnut WIN Be HiEhcr
Z Next Year.
Chicago, Ill, December 1.-The price
OF sauerkraut will be higher In 1911
because of a shortage in the cabbage
crop. More than 100000 forty-pound
casks OF ,sauerkraut were eaten In the
United States last year. This country
IS the largest consumer Of sauerkraut
in the world. and the rate of consump-
ton is increasing at the ratio Of 25 par
cent. annually Further. this country
Is exporting sauerkraut to Germany,
and German manufacturers are copy
Ing the American product. acknowledge
ing It to be the best.
These facts We're given by W. w.
Wider secretary OF the National Fraut
Packers Association. In session here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
TAFI,s GIFT no TnIpLETs,
President Sends Children Medals Pron,
k,x. Ilnn Al

Youngstown, O.. December 1.--Three
four-year- old babies triplets, have
received gold medals from President
Taft TO commemorate the unusual
manner OF their arrival IN the world
Tho children are Mary, Margaret and
John Bogslns, and We're born at Sc
Wickley, Pa.
President Roosevelt promised the
medals. but the matter was overlooked
The parents finally APPEALED to Presi-
dent Taft, who saw that the promise
was carried nnt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
VIII Fight Lnngford.

Detroit, Mich, December Hugo
Kelly, through his manager tonight,
arranged the preliminaries for fight
with Sam Langford. In Los Angeles,
January 10. IT Will be for twenty
rounds Langford's manager, in Cali
fornla, wired the terms under which
the black pugilist would fight, and
Kelly agreed to them. The winner
VIII get 10 per cent. Of the gate re-
celpts. Kelly is appearing in a thea
ire here y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
Ethel barrymore,

Ethel Barrymore. in ld-Channel."
the great play written by that master
among living English playwrights, Sir
the Academy tonight and Tomorrow
matinee and night.
Miss Barrymore is Appearing in but
a few OF the leading American cities
this season. Just at present she is
hurrying back to New York to begin
rehearsals in Pinero's beautiful play
of Victorian stage life, "Trelawney
of the Wells" She Is to produce this
play at the Empire Theatre In New
7 DIRK about the first of the year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
WInners Nor Annonpc.d

Waynesboro Ga, December L.
there were twenty-one entries in the
Derby Stake of the Continental Field
trial Club here to-day Southern
Belle. owned by B. S. Dunbar of Au-
gusta, Ga. More Money Kentucky
Beauty, Senator Rex. Master Deve-
reauX and Boaz did fine work Good
bird work was done in the afternoon
The winners were not announced.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
SAVED ny AMERICANS.
BlueJackets Rescue Grew OF swamped
French Launch,

Chcrbourg, France. December t.
Last nights rumor that an American
picket beat from the visiting fleet had
been lost with several men. was dis
proved to-day. 1t grew out OF the
swanping OF a French launch, the
crew of which We're rescued by blue
Jackets from the battleship Louisi lana.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
Creates New yyorld,. Record

New York, December l.-Willie
Hoppe. of this city, who holds the
worlds championship at 1871 and 49, .
balk-line billiards, created a new
night, in the first half of IFS 1000
point match, at ISL balk-line with
George Sloss6n. the. former champion.
who is the'chffllenger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02

him, but was himself attacked. An
orderly hurried to his assistance, but
was knocked down with one blow.
Markutse was choking DR.. Mont
gomery to death when Superintendent
.. y. Grub arrived. For fifteen minutes,
the struggle continued before Markutse
was strapped in his bed. His death
quickly followed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-02
Scntenccd to pri,on.

AleXandTIa, La, December l,--R. ~
Rutherford, tried for abducting Miss
Mary Weingars, or Dyer. In this parish
was found guilty to-day and sen
tiary. Rutherford came from Burke
VILE Texas, where he left his wife
and six children. He Is also a grand
Gather,