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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
Refuses to Have Any
thing to Do w t h
Aged Couple.
MOANS OF GRIEF
FOLLOW DENIAL
Prisoners Sister Takes Same
Firm Stand and Declines to
Recognize Gray-Headed Man
and Woman Who Confront
Them in District At
torney's Office.

New York January 5.-"What's the
matter with you anyway: What do
you think you're trying to do?" asked
Joseph G. Robin. the fallen banker, to-
day of the gray-headed couple who say
they arc his parents. Annoyed i'll at
case, by turns smiling and Sowing. he
absolutely refused to have anything
10 do with them or even TO admit that
his parents were in this country. In
his denlals his sister, Dr.. Louise Rob
inovitch, who has been constantly be-
side MIN. took the same firm stand
No more dramatic confrontment is
remembered by the Oldest retainer OF
the district attorneys Office, Robin's
antecedcnts have been as cloudy as his
sudden rise from poverty to wealth and
power Was dazzling, and the district
attorney desired more details Of what
people he sprang from. In Brooklyn
newspaper reporter found a humble.
old couple named Robnovitch. who
thought Robin might be their son. De-
tectivcs brought them to the Criminal
Courts Building to-day. questioned
them about their family history, and
then arranged TO have them meet
Robin.
"NothInE 10 Nc"
No" said he, Il don't want 10 see
them, and nobody can make me. They
so 1t was necessary TO lead him 10 the
district attorneys Office. so that ne need
only answer a few questions once
there Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Robino-
Witch were brought into the room. The
woman had the quicker eyes
My son. my SOM" she cried. half in
fiddish. half in English This is my
son and made is II to embrace him.
robin smiled and turned his shoulder
ASK him ii he is not my SON" she
protested TO the district attorney. 1t
was then that Robin startled the room
with his abrupt question.
Ihe woman who says she is his
mother shrank as II she had been
struck. and broke out into lamenta-
.ions. Her husband. whose sight is
not OF the best. and who understands
no English, had been pcerlng anxious
~ at Robin during this dialogue An
interpreter translated Robins answer
me old man took a step closer. looked
him narrowly between the eyes. and
ahirmed positively:
rms Is my son. know him"
They Nnan In Grief.
Again Robin denied that his parents
were in this country, and at This Trash
denial the husband Joined with The
wire in appraised hands and means of
grief that could be heard clearly
through the outer corridors.
Inc sister met similar aNirmations
win similar denials. Il probably have
seen these old people in Brooklyn.r ghe
said, but do not know them Ntv
nFothers parents and mine are in RUS
Previous to the conformation neither
OF the TWO pairs knew that the other
was In the building. Robins answers
- questlons gave the same birthplace
and the same ma mes OF sisters ana hro0
Ihers' with one exception. as given by.
MT, and Mrs. Herman Rohinovitcb
mental examination of the prisoner
was concluded to-day by alienists for
the state. but their finding was win.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
SCHOONER ON SANDS
silver Heels Comes TO Disaster on8Un-
chartcd Shoals,

chatham. Mass. January p.-An un.
charted shoal near Monomoy Point
iiGh,ship interrupted Tho passage to-
day OF the schooner Silver Heels. car
ryinS cargo OF laths from Great Sal
mon River, n. B.. to Vineyard Haven
LOT orders. and tonight the vessel was
sun on the sands Her skipper and
crew of four passed the night with
me iife-savers at Monomoy Point. Tho
ilfe-savers went out to the distressed
craft to-day. Although great seas wero
running over the shoals tonight, It
Is hoped that the schooner, which is
leaking badly. will be saved. The
revenue cutter Gresham passed the
cape to-day on her way to the scene.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
CAUSE OF DIVORCES
High Cost of Living In BInmcd by Ohio
Judge.

Cleveland o.. January 5.-The high
cost OF living Is blamed for most d.
yorces by Judge w 3. Neff. who. dur
ing the term or court just ended grant
ed i25 separation breaking the record
for this. CuyahoEa county.
High prices. coupled with small In
comes. resulting in an intense struggle
10 keep up appearances and crafty
social ambition. are responsible for the
wreckinS Of a large number Of homes"
said Judge Neft to-day
What makes divorce FREQUENT Is the
fact that women now find II easy to
be financially Independent OF their hus-
bands
Perhaps. IL We adopted the pruden-
;ial marriage system OF Europe. we
should be better off. Courtship III
America IS often Il mere social mas
querade. Lovers never see each other
except when at their best and consc-
quently the young woman marries a
hero and the young man an angel. only
10 he distllusioned shortly after the
wedding day"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
WILL APPEAL CASE
Counsel for Gnynor's Assaiinnt Hope to
Get Him or.

New York, Jnuary 5.-Counsel for
James j. Gallagher will appeal from
the verdict found against MIN yester-
day, OH which he was sentenced to
twelve years in Jail for shooting Com
missioner Edwards, OF the street clean
ing department. with intent to kill"
Commissioner Edwards pounced on CAL
lagher just after the latter had shot
Mayor Gaynor. and in shielding the
Mayor from another shot. was wounded
himself In the arm. The point will be
made that although Gallagher may
hav shot with intent TO KILL" he did
not intend to Kill Commissioner Ed
wards. as is specifically charged in the
Indictment.
Gallagher never has been indicted for
his attempt on the life OF Mayor Gay
nor The prosecutors office decided TO
wait year and day, to make sure
that Mayor Gaynor was out of danger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
FRENzIED AT PARTING
William Adams shoot. wife ind Kills
Himself

philadelphia. IA. January 5-Frcn-
lied because his wife was about to SEN
arat from him. william Adams. aged
forty years. to-day hr-d n bullet into
her left breast and then killed himsel /
NTH a shpt III the brain. Accordln.;
frequent quarrcis liz ;hci. home in
olney. suburb THEY agreed TO sep
aratc. and Mrs. ADAMS was prcpurlra
TO leave home to-day. whsn ADAMS re-
turned. apparently In n good humor.
The couple went together la back
room Of the house. AMI Il moment Ia
TER the Two shots were heard Mrs
Adams is in a critical condition
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
MISS PANKHURsT HERE
VIII Show American Women How tu
Get the Bullos

VII snow american Women How to
- Get the Ballot.
New York. January 5.-Miss L. sylvia
tankhurst daughter OF the leader ~
inc British militant suffra gettcs. who
mas been imprisoned because Of her
activity In the cause In the streets OF
London. Is here to instruct American
women IN the latest English methods
OF hrinsins about women's suffrage.
VIII the English women get the
ballot" she was asked.
They Will" was tho prompt reply.
we VIII get the bnllot in n years
time We have the assurance from,
the Premier that the pili will reach its
third reading during tho next Par
liament- That is all we wani---the thirl
come"
Then Miss Pankhurst modestIy refer
red to ;hc TACT that she had been i'm
prisoned In Holloway Iail twice be-
cause of her activity for the ballot
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
JUDGE WHITNEY DEAD
Ono Month AEo He WINS Appointed n,
Smprrmc nench Of Now York

Cornwall. Comm. january 5.-.iu6r.
Edward Baldwin Whitney appointed
on December >. by Governor White 10
the supreme Court bench Of New York,
10 fill the vacancy which had bncn
caused by the death OF Justice Charles
W. Dayton. died unexpectedly OF pnctI-
monia at his country residence here
to day.
Judge Whitney was descendant OF
one of the earliest families in New
England. lie was born at New Haver..
on August i6: 1857. At Yale he was
a member Of the class Of 1875, of which
President Taft is member In 1893
he was appointed Assistant ATTORNEY
General OF the United States by Pres,-
dent Cleveland. and served about -four.
Nenrs. \ Democrat IN politics, hc Or
ganizcd tho National Association Of
Demo ratio clubs and wae SECRETARY at
thc inst national convention
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
DRUNKENNESS CHARGED
rast Assistant Surgeon in Navy Mnst
Face Cnurt-llnt1tai

Washington, H. G.. january -
Francis NJ, Munson. past assistant sur
Eeon in the nav>. Will he court
martialed 10y order 90 Secretary Meyer
on charge q: drunkenness. ~ MN
son Is attached To the United states
sh!p EGfalo lie viii be tried at the
Mare Island navy yard. where the court
will convene January IL. Commander
Hugh Rodman will he the president Of
the court hnd Captain Ieof NJ. Harring
Of the United states Marine Corps. will
be the Judge advocate
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
Chnngc N ,,Iups yc,c,.,r

WASHINGTON. y. 81 January Tho
adjournment Of the senate until Mon
day on account OF the Death OF senator
i:lkins made material changes in the
plans OF those opposed TO Senator Lor-i
inner of Illinois. being permitted ia
reta'n his seat. 4 was expected that
senator owen would SPEAK day IN
criticism OF the report 81 the COMMIT.
tee or Privileges and Elections and
inst he w"tid Introduce a resolution N
declare the election OF Mir. I.orimen
Illegal the aajournmen; until Mon.
day. howGver makes It possible for
senator Bevcr:dgc 90 complete a mi.
nority report and II is now believed
that nc VIII submit such report Mani
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
WILL STAND TRIAL
Mrs. Martin md Mrs. Sncrd Must A.,
s"er Murder Charge.

s"er Murder Charge.
Newark. " j.. January i-Mrs
Caroline p. Martin and her sister Wrs
Mary Sncad, will stand ti.ial nost Mon
day on the charge that thnv irurd red
0cey w N. Snend. Mrs MartIn'.;
bath tub Of Il partially furnished hoiIe,.
at East Orange. y. j.
An all-day conferences between coun-
sci OF prisoners and the prosecution,
ment that 1t would not be resumed to-
morrow. and that the case will he call
ed as calendarsd. During the after
noon ii was renorted that Mrs Martin
mad agreed 10 plead non vuIi. on an
understanding that. though She might
In some degree lie legally Responsible
for her daughters DEATH she was not
morally guilty Of her murder u s;,ch
a plan was PROPOSED. tn, details ala
not prONc feasihle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
TAMMANY HALL ON FIRE

WiEwam In Flames Second Time With
I'm Month.
New York, January 5.--Tammany
Hall was on fire tonight for the second
time within a month. Flames shot out
of the rear windows, tho corridors were
filled with smoke. and there was a
dense jam in the streets. but little
damage was done.
Apparently the flames broke out in
ruL bish, paint and oils left by the
workmen who have been repairing the
damage done by the last fire.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
stenm.hip Aground.

New Orleans. La. January 5.-The
British steamship Jacob Bright, which
lett Mobile Sunday afternoon for New
orleans to Ike on n cargo for Mex
lean and Porto Rican ports, was re-
ported aground to-day five miles north
Of Pass ALoutre and sixteen miles
east of the mouth of the Mississippi
River Tugs have been sent to her as
sistance. The Jacob Bright had no
passengers and but a small amount of
freight aboard
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
BANK SUSPENDS PAYMENT
biggest Financial In"'ls"tion In .,Inska

Fairbanks Alaska. January .rh.
WASH inEton- Alaska Bank which has
Si0o0.o0o on deposit susocnded pay
ment last night. and T. w Hawkins
was appointed receiver by the Fsdcraf
Court to-day.
The cause assigned vas the failure.
OF Vice President Jackson t. reaiiz,
on money invcGtsl IN thn COLI mar
with claims OF $1,000 attached thc
banks oropertV. and this Ia Ia tho
SUSPENSION. The suspended bank is
expected To pay 90 cents OH the ST
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
PLANNING BIG MEET
Moisnnt Leaves for Havana Ia Fam
plete DerQIIs

knights KEYS. Fla. January AL
fred Moisant left here for Havana to-
day 10 complete the plans for tile in
held there February 3-5. Preliminary
arrangements for this meet. the FIRST
OF the kind TO be held In Cuba. were
made by John r. Moisant. who was
killed at New Orleans last Saturdav
Aviators simon. Garros. Barrier. Ali.
demars. Hamilton. l'risbic ana Sey
honr are already entered and Other
entries arc expected shortly. The
prize LIST totals $4,000 .. which the
Cnhan Gnvcrnment donates ~ nnn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06

Lexington, Ky. January a.---M a
ers representing Kentucky Ohio ana
Indiana II practically was unanimously
voted that the tobacco crop for 1911
be ordered ahandoncd, and mono viii
he raised on lands controlled by the
mon represented mt the meeting
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
0MERENE NAMED
He VIII Succeed Charles Dick, of Ohio,
in the Sennte

Columbus. O.. January 6.-Lieuten-
ant Governor Elect Atlee Pomerene. OF
Canton Stark county. was nominated
on the first ballot to-day at the Demo
cratic caucus for United States Sena-
tor to succeed Charles Dick, Republi-
can. The Legislature IS Democratic.
ard he will be elected al The Joint SEES :
sion on Tuesday. The ballot was as
follows: Pomerene 40: Hanley, 10:
Campbell. 4 Powell /; Anderson 5:
kilbourne. 8; Ansberry, .; Thomas, |;
Hughes, 2.
Fortyfve votes are necessary to n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
FAILS IN DoUI'..-MIxER


New York. January Asl"er on hi;
feet, Jacob Selisman. 3 baker stag
@ersd forward into powcr-iriyen
dough mixer to-day. WIS dra YIN into
the machine and chopped 10 pieces he
fore the power could 10 shut or, lie
had lost much sleep lately attending
his sick Wife who was operated on
last night Tor appendicitis. The Wife,
whose life w1s dcspnirci Of will re-
cover to care Cor SIX children and car
" ON iMe hi.sinnsS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
JOAQUIN PASOS DEAD
Hc WAS Son-in-;.nw Of Former prcsI-
dent 8f Nicaragua

Mana qua. Nicaragua. January a.
JOAQUIN PasoS. son-in-law OF JOS.
Santos Zc!ara. forUcr President OF
Nicaragua. died tn-day.'aCtcr an opera
ton for anpendicltls.
Pasos was arrested last year at Man
aqua. on tho charge OF misappropria: :
Ing government funds. Last january
he was released from jail on the pay
Bent Of $4,000 in gold and the sur
render OF 100000 pesos in unsigned
bills
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
I<uI.d in ro,lIsicn.

QUINCY. Mass. ,IFnuary ;,--Onc man
was killed ard ten injured a 5 the result
of collision to-day between an cleo
trio car Of the Old Colony street Rail-
way Company and Il wagon carrying
workmcn to the ward OF the Fore River
Shlpbu!lding Company here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
S.1sncct. Scl I,rrc

columbus. Ga. .Ianui"y Sis wh!; (,
men. who were arrcSt"l. charged with
being in the mob which Recently al.
tackled the MuScogcr county iail here
killing thu TALLER ana losing ono OF
It's number were set free to-day FOR
lack Of evidence. This. ii Is said, prob-
ably ends the matter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
HAMILTON TAKES TUMBLE
He is Unhurt, But
Wrecked.
Machine

Dallas. Tex. January 5.-Bccause az
high wind to-day's aviation program
was passed until Monday
Against tho advice of his fellow.
armcn. Hamilton attempted an asccn-
sion to-day. Twenty-Five feet up a
sudden veering of tho wind tilted the
planes and Hamilton tumblcd. The
machine was slightly damaged. but
the aviator was unhurt.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
Elrscst In AInskn.

seattle Wash. January 5-Tbc
Washington Alaska Bank was the bic-
gest bank in Alaska and handled prac-
tically all The Alaska gold product
buying the dust from the miners ana
shipping II 10 the seattle assay ONCE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06

Washington. -. O., January 5,-Tne
tarin commission bill was introduced
in the House to-day 1t was framed by
Representatives Longworth. OF Ohio,
after conferences with President TAFT
and with Insurgemt Republicans, pro-
viding for a permanent tariff commits
siun
M. I.ongworth snld he purposcd TO
press his measure and hoped 10 obtain
il favorable report from Tie Wiy; and
Means coEimittec promrtly.
Tie I.ongworth bill confers on the
tariff commission the general power to
subpoena Witnesses aud call for books
ana papers from persons engaged in
producing Importing or distributing
articles under tariff investigation.
Much OF the nformutnm which Viii
nroVc most valuable TO Congress is
expected to he acquired through oDnh-
dental ctaic,nerts to thc commission.
on tho understanding llia tho names
OF pei sens eiviu4; the ingornaticn VIII
not be made public. The reports OF
tile commission arc to he made only
when called for rs tie President or
Congress.
The bill provides for tic appointments
nv the Pre- sident of five commissioners,
at $500 each annually not more than
Three OF them OF the same party, Che
Offices arc to 10 IN Washington bat
the commission may couduc! its hires-
ti%4tion anywhere III tho world
Virtual Endorsement Of tlic I.ougworth
iii MAS made tonight py Holm Cand-
Ter Cobb, OH behalf OF the National TAR
III Commission Association OF which
he is president
II most cordially indorsc the bill
presented BY Representative Tong
WORTH said Mr. C'ohh. after a confer
encc with Mr.. longworth ana other
t'SDGrCSSmgn a file ('1ftit al
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
WIN IA, piscus, succession.

CnlrIRston. ". va. JaNNlTN o.--JToV-
crncr C;lasscock will not discuss the
question of probable successor to
Senator F.il.ins until after the flu
neral OF the senator
With The LEGISLATURE convcnlng on
January IL. doubt Is expressed by some
as to whether the Governor viii. ap-
point n Senator 10 serve FOR the brief
period pending the election Of A Demo-
lrat by the Joint Assembly,, should
nc decide. however. to mika an sp-
continent political leaders generally
believe he Will award the honor to
isaac r. Mann. q wealthy coal oper-
ator 81 sramwsil. and prominent III
i,epublicnn councils.
Ballotin- for a successor sto senator
Scott. Republican. will begin January
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-01-06
Senate and House Adj
Journ as Tribute to
Dead Statesman.
FUNERAL WILL BE
HELD SATURDAY
Committees Appointed From
Both Houses to Attend Cere-
monies in Elkins, w. Va,
Where Interment Will Be
Made-Scott Overcome
by Death of Colleague.

Washington. January Sadness
ana gloom marked the reconvenins Of
Congress to-day after fortnirhts
recess over the holidays. for Senators
returned to ind the seat of SENATOR
stephen b Elkins, OF West virginia,
vacant. Immediately after the announce
heht OF the death of Mr. Elllins had
been made in broken tones nv Senator
Nathan h. Scott the Senate adjourned
The House was formally notifled DC
the passing OF the statesman by Rep
rcsentativc Gaines, of West Virginia,
and promptly adjourned. The Senate
was In session six minutes the House
a scGnt half-hour. Y
Before adjournment both houses APP
pointed committees to attend the flu
neral. which will be held in Elkins, w.
Va. at noon Saturday The congress
sional mourners Will leave here to-
morrow night on special train, re-
turning Sunday morning. There Will
he no public ceremonies of any char
acter in the capital, but private rites
will be performed at the Elkins resi-
dence here tomorrow afternoon.
Chaplain Pierce, in the Senate. and
Chaplain Couden, in the House. both
referred feelingly to the death of Sen
ator Elkins. the latter referring TIC
him as ono of the foremost legislators
of his time.
In announcing to the Senate the
death of his colleague, Mr. Scott, who
was almost overcome with emotion,
referred to MIR. Elkins's brave fight for
his life after a long illness. He said
his course in this matter had been
characteristic of him; he had always
fought and contended manfully for
principles he believed to he right.
Tho Senate adopted resolution eN-
pressing it's profound sorrow" and
appointed the following committee to
attend tho late Senator's funeral:
Messrs. scott Hale, Frye, .Aldrich. Cul
Tom, Gallinger, Lodge, Bacon, Tillman,
Kean, Bailey, Foster Stone. Crane,
Carter. Smith. OF Maryland. and Root.
The following were appointed as e
committee Of the House TO attend the
funeral of Senator Elkins: Representa-
lives Hubbard. Hughes Woodward.
Gaines and Sturgiss. OF West Virginia.;
Mann. Illinois: Andrews. New Mexico;
Rucker. AIissouri Alexander, New
York; Longworth. Ohio; calderhead.
Kansas: Slemp ana Lamb. OF Virginia;
Richardson. Alabama. .Adamson and
Livingston, Georgia. and Mccall, Mas
So chusctts
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A LOT OF LAND SITUATED IN

VIII Mt OWN A HOMER l HAVE
good ones In all parts Of the city, cash
or easy terms. L. W. Diplock, lS3 Water
or 1914 North ST, Augusta. decldtf
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Dana A. Soule.
Magnetic Healer.
Chronic Diseases treated with
out knife, Drug or Plaster. Office
and Residence. 10 MELVILLE
ST. Tel. 2S3-l2. jan30dtf
Bankrupt's Petition FOR Discharge.
In the matter of
EaAct JyapA
In Bankruptcy


Ernest Pare In Bankruptcy
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of the
District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine.
Ernest Pare of Augusta In the County
of Kennebec. and State of Maine. in said
District, respectfully represents. that on
the 18th day of November, last past, he
Acts of Congress relating to bankruptcy;
that he has duly surrendered all his
property and rights of property and has
fully compiled with all the requirements
of said Acts and of the orders of Court
touching his bankruptcy.
wherefore he prays, That he may be
decreed by the Court to have full dis
charge from all debts provable against
except such debts are are excepted by
law from such discharge.
Dated this 3rd day of February, A. D.
1911.
witness: ERNEST PARE
NJ B. HOLWAY. mark
Bankrupt.
Order Of Notice Thereon.
District of Maine, IS
On this 18th day of February. A. D. 1911,
ordered by the Court. That a hearing be
had upon the same on the 18th day of
March. A. D. 1911. before said Court at
Portland. In said District. at ten O'Clock
III the forenoon; ana tlat hotlce thereot
be published in Daily Kennebec Journal.
a newspaper printed in said District and
that all known creditors, ard other per.
sons In interest. may appear at the said
time and place. and show cause. II any
they have. why the prayer of said petit
tioner Should not be granted
And 1t is further Ordered by the Court.
That the Clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies of said petition
and this order. addressed to them at their
places of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale,
Judge of the said Court. and the seal
thereof, at Portland in said District. on
the 4th day of February. A. d. 1911.
IL. 81 JAMES e. HEWE1. Clerk
A true copy of petition and order
thereon. -
Attest: JAMES E. IIEWEY. Clerk:
febTdtt