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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09
STRANGE ROM AN CE
REVEALED BY
DEATH
Chicago m BeQueathS
$4,000 10 Man Half Her
Years and Who Sued Her for
Breach of Promise,

lhFF f''
Chicago. June S.-Mrs. Fannie Sur
dane steele, aged 65, Of New York
dled suddenly of apopiexy today at a
Chicago notel. ,sier viii, filed later
in the probate court here disclosed q
romance. for by its provision, a mar
hal. her years, whom she refused 70
marry because Of the difference IN
then ages Is "bequeathed $4,000 oi
her estate of $500 0.
The man, Attorney Edgar II. Ac-
cctta Of New York, was at Mrs
Steele's bedside when she died. He
was the last person she asked to set
when the hotel physicians told her
thai she vas dying,
shortly after the death of her hus-
band fifteen years age, Mrs. Steele
became engaged to marry Aecetta,
she then broke the engagement, tell
ing him he would ruin his life by
marrying a woman of her years. tic
then sued her for breach of promise
IN the New York courts. The suit
was settled out Of court on an agree
ment that Accetta should receive an
annual income Ind $4,000 at Mrs,
Stecle's death.
According to Attorney Nicholas
Michels. one Of the steele executors.
Accetta ArtlkfT IN Chicago iaht Shty
uiday on his way TO st. Paul MINI.
lie called upon Mrs. steele at her
hotel Learning that she was i'll, he
g~hendoncd his tTip and spent much
Of the time with her.
Early last sunday morning Accctta
was walking with Philipo Catalano, q
Chicago acquaintance, when Catalano
was shot ana instantly killed by an
unidentified Italian. Accetta was ar
rested and held by the police until
rfter the inquest. He sent word of
his p%redicament to Mrs. steele, and
physicians say that the shock or this
news FASTENED Mis-. Steele's death.
Accetta fastened to the hotel after
he was released by the police ana
found Mrs. steele in q semi-conscious
condition.
Mrs. steele was born in Chicago.
being a daughter of the late Samuel
Suidam, former wholesale hardware
dealer. She was first married here
forty years ago to Alexander Steele,
her fathers business partner. When
steele died. fifteen Years ago she
vent to New York, where ton years
ago she married William Bradley.
She was divorced from Bradley
two years later and resumed the
meme of steele.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09

we know our duty and have per
formed it. who among us has moi
delighted his soul with the Boone
rang stories or dropped q tear over the
pathos Of The Pass That Came Toe
Late?' The good that ne did in max.
ing the world brighter by the music
/ Of his mirth cannot be measured in
words, and he left us things upon
which to reflect and thoughts upon
! which to build, for ourselves q fu-
ture, that. let us hope, may be re-
wardcd by those who live after us,
better than we have rewarded those
who have gone before"
In s%cconding the movement to erect
a memorial TO Bin Nye, James II.
Caine. Of the Asheville Citizen, said:
In endorsing the Nye monument
movement, l believe l voice the sem
timent. not only OF the press fratcrn-
ity of western North Carolina. but of
the great majority of the citizenship
of thai section, who hold in loving
memory the name Of the man whose
body now rests under the shadows Of
their mountains. While the present
movement found it's inception within
the ranks of our state press %associa-
ton some years age, there has long
existed Il feeling in the western sec
tipis anu tNDttibiiN III tidA NOiilliluH-
ity where the illustrious Nye lived
end moved, that something more than
a nameless stone should keep in mind
the genial spirit whose gospel was
sunshine and whose creed was good
cheer.
True. the block Of granite which
now does sentinel duty over Nye's
grave in the lonely country church,
yard at Arden mutely expresses the
dying wishes of the great humorist,
but we would not be disregarding
those wishes were we to erect. by
means of popular subscription, a
marble shaft which would in some
measure express the regard and ven
Grafton we feel for the man with
whom all of us laughed and wept by
turns.
1T is fitting and proper that the
movement to perpetuate the memory
OF Nye should find its re-incarnation
here. for he was one of us. The
struggling viscissitudes of his early
journalistic days could not dim the
light Of genius which shone so
brightly in later years. We should
not hesitate TO go u recoTd mere and
now, representing the North Carolina
Press Association, as setting on foot
2 movement to erect ut our state cap
ital a fitting monument to one of the
greatest end most gifted humorists
tho world has yer known"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09

a feudul castle which was toppled
over by the first heavy shock ana
came crashing down the hill, crush
ing the houses below. The work Of
excavation Is being carried on rapid
iy by the civil authorities m sol
diers. but contrary 10 the experience
at Messina and Reggie M n is be-
ing unearthed alive. A two-year-old
baby. however. was found close be-
side a heap OF wreckage. unframed.
The Duke OF Aosta also visited the
villages and inspected the work and
relief, leaving tonight for Naples.
The soyeIeigns did not rest or sleep
foi thirty-six hours.
When they departed tonight Tor
Rome there were touching demon
STATIONS many of the women kneel-
ing Def, the queen. The visit OF
their majesties has done much to-
ward restoring order. and the kings
last act before his departure was to
issue Instructions that every possible
measure be taken to care for the
stricken people.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09
MADER0 MAKES
No DEFENSE
IN COURT
DIAZ RIVAL LACKS FAITH
IN MEXICAN JUSTICE
Candidate for Presidency of
Southern Republic Held IN
communicate in Monterey
Prison; Excitement IntenSt.

iBy Morning journal Social Leased Wire1
Monterey, Mex June S.-Without
any defense Fraacisco /. Madero, can
didatc for the presidency Of the re-
public. who was arrested Sunday
night, stood before Judge Trevano to-
das and listened to the court declare
him . formal prisoner.
subsequently he stated that he had
refused the privilege Of defense on
the ground that he has no faith in
Justice at this time. Judge Trevano
gave u reason for his action in hold
ing Madero that the position of Ma
dero justified him in ordering him
held incommunicado. ~
The newspapers Of this city are
commenting freely on the arrest and
Imprisonment Of Madcro. The op-
position press condemns the action
of the authorities and the govern
ment papers praise their action IN
Furnishing what they Insist Is a grave
offense.
Madero was arrested as he and his
wife were boarding q train TO leave
the CITY. He was charged with hay
ing assisted or aided Rogue Estrada
promMent anti-ge-electionisi to es-
oapo the service Of a warrant for an
offense which he is alleged to have
committed last sunday. The nature
of this was not disclosed. Estrada
gave himself up yesterday to the au-
thoritics.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09
bath ROOM BOYS"
GOTM 0NEyRA|SED
BY FISHERMAN
Fund Collected to XIII Fish Bill
Became Part of Legislative
Jack Pot, Springfield Grand
Jury Is Told,

y VI
Springfield. H., June Sin addi-
tion to finding evidence today indi-
coting that the fund collected to kill
the fish bill became a part of the
general lack pot distributed among
the bath room boys" States Attor-
rey Burke was informed by Charles
Cole. a fish dealer Of Beardstown.
who appeared before the grand Jury
this afternoon, that he and other
fishermen We're given to understand
that IT would take $500 to kill the
bill affecting their business.
Mr.. Burke says he received defin-
lite information also today that at a
meeting of fishermen in Beardstown
during the session of the legislature.
Representative a. NJ. Foster, chair
man of the house fish and game com
mittee. declared he could either Kill
the fish bill or secure its passage.
The prosecutor says Mr.. Foster win
not be called at this time to testify.
Cole gave evidence that Mr.. Burke
says viii help him in connecting the
fish bill fund TO the general legis-
lature Jack pot"
The only other witness today was
Cashier T. X. Condit of the First Ma
tional bank OF Bcardstown, who gave
the prosecutor all information he
could relative to the s1,275 telegraph
ed TO his tank from the First Ma
tional bank of Peoria. This is the
money alleged to have been collected
by John Dixon from fish dealers
around Pckin and Peoria.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09
FEDERAL OFFICERS
CHARGED WITH
PERSECUTION
Congressional Investigation Is
Urged of Alleged Mistreat-
ment of MexicanS in This
Country at BeheSt of Diaz,

Washington. June S.-Stories OF al
legged persecution of political refugees
from Mexico in the United states
were rccitcd by Representative Will
son (domocInD before the rules com
mittcc OF tile house today In urging
the adoption of his resolution proVtd-
ing for ~ congressional Investigation.
Mir. Wilson'S resolution rceitcs that
q has been charged freely that prom
mcnt MeNicuus residing in the United
states have been prosecuted by
United states officers at the bohcst
of Mexican officials. The resolution
Says there has been a continuous and
systematic persecution Of Mexican po-
lttical refugees who had opposed the
administration of President Diaz.
1t was charged that The Mexican
government maintains q system OF
espionage on political refugees in the
United states ana that they are re-
poutcdly arrcsted 10y American Off
GERS ana Jailed on various p%reteNts.
MI. Wilson submitted a list OF
names of persons who he said were
willing To testify that federal agents
IN california and Arizona had been
improperly used by the Mexican gov
crnmcnt IA turthering it's spy system.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09

over the Union dend in Oakland Gem
etery, Sandusky.
Every succeeding Memorial day up
to three years ago they carried out
similar services. As the veterans
wer, all men in advanced years they
were forced IA 1907 TO discontinue
their trips TO the island. They de-
cided also that IN view Of the fae'
that up to that time practically no
interest had been shown In the Con-
Tolerate graves by either the relatives
or friends or those buried there there
was no demand on them To continue
the services.
This action Of the Grand Army
post became widely known and drew
the attention of the various Confcd-
crate organizations throughout the
country 10 the neglected condition Of
one Of the most memorable landmarks
of the great struggle. The Daugh-
ters Of the Cunfederacy then became
Interested The campaign was head
cd by the Robert Patton post which
raised the funds for tAe purchase of
the cemetery and then issued moth
er appeal for a fund to provide a
suitnble monument to the dead.
Money WAS literally contributed
throughout the south and a substan-
tlii amount IN AtoR iHfH'f 80
north. The commission for the mon
ument Was given to Sir Moses Eze-
kioI who executed the statue IN MS
studio In Rome aud shipped II here
"a few weeks ago. The first photo
<raphs OF 1t will be copyrighted by
the Daughters OF the C~onfedcraey
end SOLD, the proceeds to be added
10 the monument fund.
The historic value Of Johnson's Is
land lies not merely IN the number
of famous soldiers who were contin-
ed there during the war but also ~
the many stories OF attempted darlhB
rcxcnes which cluster about II. fVr
three years plot after plot was lald
to free its thousands Who lay IN cur
tiyity on the island Every attempt
failed. The main guard Of
island was the gunb0nt Michigan,
The Wolverine. which frustrated
more than one sensational effort a.
rescue. The wolverine, which Is Sui
DIN duty in tho United states serV-
ice. was the first steel Nossel ever
on the Great Lakes.
The statue occupies a positaln ON
the shoro OF Sandusky Bay near TN
entrance Of the island cemetery ana
faces 10 the south. II represents :"
Confederate soldier IN UNIFORM "
right hand clutches q muskct'
of which rests on the srhuhu'
left hand IL raised to the fore-
head. shielding the eyes and the figure
.eems to be peering into the far dls-
toward the southland
The statue rests on a pedestal con
str,eted of south Carolina marble
mon which Is engraved IN large let
trrs Erected by the Robert Patton
Chapter, United Daughters Of 'ne
r~onfedcracy, OF Cincinnati, O., Hl
n,morv Of the Southern soldiers VINO
licd i'm the federal prison on this is-
during the war between me
Dead. but sccntered soVe'-
who rule us from the dust
ON the base is the inscription rms
stone upon this was inscribed enc
laced by the Grand Lodge Of MIS-
In remembrance OF the MA
who sleep here
ON the ends Of the base stone are
he words, Confederate Soldiers
rhey were Masons.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09
MONUMENT TO BILL
NYE PROPOSED
North Carolina Press ASSocia-
ton Anxious to Honor Mem
DRY of HumoriSt Whose Body
Lies in Unmarked Grave,
tB, Morning ,ourna, sOscIal Leased wlr.i

Wrightsvillc Beach. \. G., June S.
One cf the features of the opening
session of the annual convention of
the North Carolina Press association.
which convened at the Hotel Tarry-
moore this morning. was the launch
ing OF ~ movement to erect a sub
sieutipl memorial to the late Bill
Nye. the humorist, whose death oc-
cmred at his home In this state in
1895, and whose unmarked grave in
Henderson county. is the mecca for
many tourists. The movement, which
wss int oduced in the course Of an
essay on journalistic problems by r.
". Vincent. of the Charlotte OBJ
server. was eloquently seconded by
James ~. Caine. of the AshcNille Cit
tzcn in an enthusiastic speech.
In proposing the memorial project
MI. Vincent said in part;
"Up yonder in the mountain fast
ncyscs of Henderson, in n lone grave
unmarked save by a rough stone
boulder. uninscribcd. which by his
wish is the only monument he de-
sired. lies all that Is mortal of an
adopted son whose memory this state
has neglected to honor. one we are
proud 10 claim as o. our crait-the
lamcntcd Bill N'-c. II was his mis-
fortune not to have been born in
North Carolina-Maine claims that
distinction-but the best years OF his
lie were spent at beautiful Buck
shoals and the best work OF his ca
done there. II was In the Caro-
lima foothills that he gave Up the un-
equal struggle. aud it is there that he
is buried.
we cannot more oTnatcly mark
his last resting place II we respect
his wishes. but we a erect. in Hen
dersouvillc. OF Ashevillc. or. II you
will. in the shadow of the capitol at
Raleigh. "a suitable and substantial
memorial 10 show to the world that
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09
CLAIMS PEARY
BEAT HIM IN
FUR TRADE
POLE ~DISC0VERER SUED
FOR $4,000 IN GERMANY
Rudolph Francke Says Ameri-
can Took Advantage Of His
Illness TO Take Valuable
Property as Price Of Passage
IRs No,nIva journal Special Leased wirel

IRs Morning journal Special Leased Wirel
Berlifn June s~.-ltudolph Francte,
who was associated with Or. Frederick
A. Cook in arctic exploration, has
brought suit against Commander
Robert e. Peary for $4,000,
The amount is estimated at half
the value Of furs and wairus ana
norwalc teeth which Francke bought
from natives IN the arctic regions up-
on agreement with Dr. Cook that
they should share them half ana ralf.
Accordiug 10 Francke'a statement,
Commander Peary found him serl-
ously III at Etah owing Ia q fall on
a glacier ana too advantage of this
circumstance 20 demand the entire
collection as the price for transports
ing him 10 America. FranclSc claims
TINT he did not act Of his W free
will but under compulsion, and says
that peary sat aside a part OF the coli
lection 90 present 10 eN-President
Roosevelt.
The papers In the suit were scrv-
ed on Commander peary at a hotel
this evening, lie refused to take them
when they were handed him by n
deputy, and the officer then laid them
on n table IN the presence Of Witnesses
calling the commanders attention to
the fact that this was a legal service.
Early ia the day when the report
of n court action against Commander
penry was being noised about, the
Ambassador, David Jayne nm, and
ambassador. David Jnyncs 1Iill, ana
submitted the ease 10 him. lie de-
ciared later that he left the mattcr
IN the ambassadors hands, n had
washed his hands ef tho whole affair.
He declined TO make any statement
with reference to the suit.
Commander Perry gave a lecture
tonight to e crowded house. He VIII
leave tomorrow for London.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09
EXCITEMENT INTENSE
IN NORTHERN ME\ICO

san Antonio, Tex, juno 6.-N 500
cial to tho Express from Monterey,
Mex, says.
There Is little if any abatement in
political excitement here. Late Mon
day night Francisco Madero, the IN
dependent candidate for president.
who Is opposed to the recollection or
Diaz, was arrested ana taken TO the
civ lork-up. His wife, who was with
him at the time or the arrest, accom-
panied him to the jail.
1t Is reported today that he has
been allowed his liberty but that the
case has not been disposed of by the
authorities
II Ia also reported that Attorney
ROGUE Estrada has been arrested n
nlnced IN prison.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09
MONUMENT RAISED
IN MEMORY OF WAR
PRISONERS
Daughters Of Co1federacy DIED.
lcate Statue TO Southern Of
ticers Who Perished on
Johnson's Island,

Sandusky, O., June S. monu-
ment TO the memory Of Confederate
officers and soldiers buried ON John
sons Island, Sandusky Bay, Lake
Erie, was dedicated today, TIN
movement to erect the statue origin
ated with the Robert Patton chapter
of the United Daughters OF the Con-
federaey. OF Cincinnati, O.. The chap
ter purchased the cemetery in 1905
when Il was found that the spot
around which 80 many historic NOM
cries clustered, was being neglected
and practically abandoned. It's only
visitors We're the veterans of a Grand
Army post h every Decoration day
held memorial services for thoir for
mcr focs.
Prior Go this. however, one effort
has been made to AaVr the cemetery
from the neglect into which Il had
fallen In 1889 a party of editors aud
officials Of the state of Georgia visit
I'd the island. They saw only hruk-
en- fences and weed grown mounds.
stirred by The sight. they returned
home and raised % fund which proNid-
ed hendstoncs OF Georgia marble for
each of The 206 graves 1t was then
found that nfty-four ot them must
remain namoless. for the memory of
Tho buried had vanished
Lieutenant Colonel William Hofi-
man. federal c0mmissary general ot
prisoners. leased forty acres of land
on JohnsOn's Island In the' foll OF
1861 from l.. h. Johnson. The In
tcntiun was to use this land solely Tor
the accommodation of Confederate OF
fictrs and although during the sub
scqucnt years of the war small bodies
OF prfNatcs we're from time Co tnmt
sent 10 the island Il VAS USUALLY
through somr error and They were IN
Narlably promptly drafted to other
prisons The island Hes la SanduskN
Bay. about three miles from the town
of Sandusky and the post WAS known
officially as Depot Prisoners Of Wat
Johnson's Island, near SanduskA.
Ohio
The greatest number of prisoners
confined on the island at amy
time was about 5000 This Wus Just
prior 10 the close of the war M
in aIl about 10. geo officers and sol
dicrs were imprisoned There and --e
deaths We're recorded. Fourteen "l
tht dead were buried on the muiu-
land.
when the first prisoners died Mr
Johnson gave his constut &" then
burial on thf islind aud the GENIE
terN Was laid out unurf hls ptrsnlhi
direction. No leaer un tup iAud was
ever executed and no compensation
given for its use ~utnilf. ",
tine close uf tho war. Mr Johnson ~
his own eNpun-f. hufit . "I' i'n,
round the nlot and kent % ln repair
for several years Later on an oli-
Ger from tho columbus federal htr-
racks visited tle island and hHa iut
original fence removed uhd " ihNtt
eulstautlqi ont created in itr siraN
For many wears afterwards the come
terry Vas allowed 20 fah into decay
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09
KING GEORGE ANXIOUS
TO END POLITICAL STRlFt

Iondon June S.--A conference %
partv leaders seeking a solution OF
the difficulty arising from the vet"
of the house Of lords Is almost Ger
tain to be held
King George has minated ms
earnest desire that q reaoluto 'Ilort
be made to avoid a resumption OF inc
s@trurple hetween the two houses, and
II IS believed that Premier Asqulth
win take the initiative and extend 4
formal invitation to the opposition
lenders who are known strongly 70
favor the plan TO take part IN the
conference.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09
PHYSICIAN HELD To
EXPLAIN DEATH
OF PATIENT
Colorado Springs Authorities
AIIego Woman Died as Result
of Criminal Operation HuS-
band and Brother Arrested,


my Morning journal sDeclal Leased Wirel
Colorado Springs. Colo June S.
Pursuant to an order from Assistant
District Attorney NJ. G.. Purcell issued
al the inquest oyer the body of Mrs.
Bertha May Thornton the sheriff TO-
dny arrested Dr, " G. Wolf. a prom
lnent physician of Colorado city, and
micr o. charge OF murder was placed
against him. subsequently Jesse L.
Thornton. husband of the dead
woman. and sterling Thornton, his
brother, were taken in custody, the
former charged with being un accom-
plice ana the latter 70 be held as a
Witness.
Mrs. Thornton died Sunday night
uftct q brief illness. At the funeral
services Yesterday afternoon the IA
thorltics made as demand for the body
bcoausc OF suspicious circumstances
surrounding the woman's death, and
today an inquest was held.
The husband was the principal Wit
ness and was mercilesglV grillcd by
Assistant District Attorney purcell,
but held 10 his story that his wife's
dcotli WIS from natural causes. Fin
ally. harassed with the charge OF the
ettolncy TINT hc knew the truth and
ought TO toll IT, Thornton shouted
back.
"tcs. hA c. and / win tell it,
Then followed O. recital of "a "trip TO
tho office IT Or. Wolf I'M an express
wagon 10y himself and his wife and
tine performing uf a criminal opera
ton there that ended ina her death.
Ucluro the stony WIS hell com
plcttd Attorney Purcell ordered the
arrest oft IN. Wolf and lac Was
brought into court and charged With.
murder Both he and Thornton are
tonight held ia jail without bail
% is rcuottcd tibet Is warrant IS out
for pnuthtr u~hHSictIn.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09
R0SEVELTS GUESTS
OF AMBASSADOR REID

London. June S.-Dorchcster house.
the residence of Whitelaw Reid, the
American ambassador. was the scene
today OF two functions in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Roosevelt reception
in the afternoon To the members of
the Pilgrims n American societies
and "a farewell dinner in the evening.
Both were quiet affairs on recount OF
the court mourning and the fact also
that Mr. and Mrs. Reid are in MOURN
ing for the late Ogden Mills.
Several hundred persons attended
the dinner. including most of the
prominent members Of the American
colony.
AIR. Roosevelt will spend his last
day in England resting in the coun-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-06-09
INDICATE
LAWYER
Sioux Falls Attorney, DiSbarred
From Practice, Makes Sue
cessfuI Race for Republican
Nomination for Governor.
IBy Morning Journal Special Leased wirel

IBy Morning journal Special Leased Wirel
Sioux Falls, S. D., June S.-Gcorge
w Egar, Independent republican,
whose nomination to the office Of
governor is claimed, came to South
Dakota from Logan, Iowa, about
three years ago. lie acted as special
prosecutor at tho first trial OF MIS-
Emma Kaufman, who was charged
with being responsible Tor the death
of . young servant and gained q con
viction.
Through his connection with the
case Of Mrs. Julia Ann O'Grady
charged with the murder of her hus-
band, whose property he VAS ac-
cused of transferring To himself, he
was disbarred from practice of law
in South Dakota. the state supreme
court affirming his disbarment. Last
ear he applied for reinstatement,
but by n unanimous vote the court re-
fused TO Teinstate him. His contest
for the nomination he declared was
made that he might be indicated by
the people.