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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
AEROPLANES OFFERED ARMY
President Not Enthusiastic Over
Mexican Border Tests.

Washington. Feb. The War Depart
uent to-day received from the interra-
tional aviators. through Alfred J. Eoisant,
ar, offer TO supply eeven eeroplanss and
avi.torS TO manage them for the use Of
the army on the Texas border. General
WOOD, chief OF staff, has reped that the
offer will pc considered. Probably SOME Of
-he machines will be used for scouting pur-
poses now that the senate hss made I'M
rnediately available q part of the appropria-
:ion fer aeroplanes for the army. Ths in
ternational aviators have been giving avia-
ton exhibitions in the South recently and
now are at San Antonio, Tex, and their
machines easily could be taken 20 the
boundary
President Taft IS opposed to having the
United States spend much bacnhy for aero
planes and losing army osicera through
accidents While aviation is still II such an
embryo stage, in connection with actual
warfare. He believes in waiting until II
IS more certain that aviators can be OF as
sistance TO the army; ard as for the ex-
per.rnerts % he conducted with eeroplanes
sione ire MEXICAN bcrder he thinks that
Il will 10 hard for IN aviator az an ALA
tide Of 200 test or more 70 distinguish Very
clearly just what Is TIE situatiop below
The President thinks il would be better
70 let other countries do mora Of the pre-
ismirary work 81 discovering the use Of
aeroplanes in war and there viii be plenty
o. time LATER for the United States 70 gar
rer the harvest o. good results If such
there are. which other countries discover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
THINKS MEXICO IN DANGER
Traveller Says News Doesn't
Describe Conditions.

Sidney II wilcox, OF this city. wao has
lust returned from Honduras, where ne
has extensive mining interests, said yes
tsrday that the irnpressi on which he gained
while travelling through Mexico was that
tns revolution there was great deal more
serious than the eoverprasnt represent
ed II.
There IS a strict censorship of news ali
over the country" said Dir. Wilcox. 'spc
It is almost impossible 70 learn anything
definite The government, of course, gives
out q great deal that IS distinctly favor
able to itself, but II seems that things
aren't quite so rosy a they are made 70
appear Coming through on a Pullman.
without protracted stop anywhere, ] was
srsble 70 get any exact details. l met
Gre mar however, g mtner fron, the west
ern section OF the country, who told me
,As< tie fes..ng was runping very high
there aud that he had sent all the women
end children out Of camp.
III Vas the opinion Of the men whom!
ret on yrs trdin That Unless the revolu-
ten wa put down trsfde 81 ninety days
II would never be put down al ali-=in
c.ller werdA the repolutionists would be
victorious: One fellow told me that down
in Monterey. think he had seen a large
number OF wounded IN the hoEDitals--as
many as eight hundred be said.
of course there al no trains running
into Juraez, and the railroad refuses to
sell tickets by way Of II Pato. for the
Good reason that the tracks are TORN up
all throush that territory. 7 myself came
up the eastern csast niost Of the way ara
eSpGrienced no difficulty They do not
seem 70 be troubling foreigners any more.
suppose they are too busy with their
own affairs"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
LIEUT.. BARGONE DISMISSED
Critic of the French Navy Loses Post
-..., on General staff.

Paris. Feb. 1.-The Cabinet approved to-
day the acrioh Of the Ministry of Marine in
dtsflltssirg Lieutenant Frederic Bargone
from the General staff OF the navy for
having contributed to a Paris newspaper an
artcte tl which he derided the French ma
rine as decadent and useless.
Lieutenant Bargcne criticised the various
ministers OF the marine since 1895. SAYING
that they had disregarded the worlds opin-
ion that the navies OF the future must con-
sist of heavy battleships and Dreadnoughts
and had allowed billions of francs to be ex-
pended on the construction Of "a feet Of
armored cruisers good only for flight and a
feet of torpedo boats good only for foun-
dering."
The officer added that the hulks OF the
feet would incumber Frances five nava!
ports, as the ships were not even poor
fighting units.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
FIRED ON AMERICAN DOCTOR
Shot at While Treating Wounded
Rebels. Saws Report.

Washington, Feb THE report that
Mexican federal troops Fred upon an
American under the Red Cross nag during
The Enlargement near Jua-ez. on Sunday
will be investigated by Henry Lane VII
son. American Ambassador at Mexico city,
upon instructions from the state Depart
rnent.
It is declared that DR.. Bush, Of Fl Paso.
Tex, while attending the rebel wounded
under the. banner of the Red Cross, was
fred upon four times by the federal troops,
Notwithstanding the fact that he had the
permission Of the federal commander az
Juarez TO operate on the battlefield.
Mexico City. Feb 7.-Henry Lane Will
son, the American Ambassador here, said
to-day. with reference to the statement
that he had been instructed by the admin
!stration at Washington 70 investigate the
alleged firing upon an American under the
Red Cross flag by the federal troops near
Juarez on Sunday. that he had been mere
~ instructed to ask the Mexican govern
ment that repetition Of the Red Cross
violation be avoided. He has done this,
and has received assurances that all care
will be exercised in the future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
STORM MOVES EASTWARD
Threatened Blizzard Wears Itsel1
Out-Four Inches of Snow.


atmospheric rurrr!ons PIT a nfrls. XIII
N the best intended prophecies OF l's
Weather Bureau early yesterday mahlls.
WLen there was a rise in Temperatures aA'S
a SHIFT OF tbs WIND which turned ths
course OF the storm and dissirated ths
snow so rapidly that the threatenee DIX
zard wore itself cut before noon.
The storm centre passed eastward OFT the
coast Of Maryland some time Monday nish'
and left four inches OF snow IN this CITY,
according TO the local Weather Bureau yes
terday. The snowfall was much heavier
upstate, in some places IS much as ten
inches. The snow turned 10 rain IN tpl'
vicinity early yesterday morning. ara theh
continued to fall again until $3.50 q. m.
James r. SCARF, district forecaster was
able to issue a favorable forecast at
a. m The clouds rolled sway and inc
temperature began TO drop before noon yes
terday. which Mr. Scarr said would happeN'
There was no appreciaole cold spell m
sight, he added, and the temperature wouid
rise again to-day, accompanied by unset
tied weather.
The railroads and the loca. traction INES
experienced little Inconvenience in their
service on account OF the storm. win
the exception OF the Twentieth Century
Limited and ore or two other through
trains On the New York Central, suburban
and through traink were generally reported
on time yesterday morning on all the rail-
roads
The conditions In the city streets were
had from the snow and slush, but an army
of men from the Street Cleaning Depart
ment made a coed inroad toward clearing
rhe main thoroughfarey before noon. the
department officials put hfty-hve gangs OF
men at work in Manhattan. thirty-seven
gangs in Brooklyn and four in The Bronx
az a. m There was an average Of fifty
laborers to a gang
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
PANTcHENK0'S BAD RECORD
Career of Accused Doctor SA'
posed in Russian Court'

81. Petersburg, Feb. THE proSe~1
in the trial to-day of Or. Psnt'herno
Count o Brien de Lassy, charger 80
poisoning OF Count Vassili RouturhA
largely devoted 10 establishing "le
character Of Pantchenko. unsaVoiS .sl
scces in the life OF the doctor were Dipas"'
TO light by Witnesses. end the OBJECT OF ''Ie
prosecution seemed to be conip'et.
n.sure hf fhe entire career OF the aliegea
poisCner. o..
In Addition TO introducing eFiue
prove that Pantchenko was moIaHy 49,
witnesses were examined 10 prove tia' nc
had sold poison with which RUSSIAN
airy officer killed himself in Paris tha' ne
had blackmailed an apothecary ou'
81 900 70 hush case where iiiista .a
been made In the compoundins Oh q
scription: had peddled nostfuni i0'
licit purposes and had edited lmPioPe! puN
locations, for which he had been se'''ehosu
TO terms Of imprisonment
1t was shown that the physician was
once an employe on the Northwestern KALI
rad. having received his appointment upon
the Recommendation Of Count Nlt'e,
low employees testified that he negiee'eu h''
QuteS 10 peCCle nOSuuIlls an ''-'
depraved 1t was added that he borrower
right and left and never repaid
When reprimanded for irreguarity CT at
tendance upon his duties Plntcheno IS sara
10 bavn explained that he was lieiueh'"
incapaci,ated. being a sufferer from kinney
disease Under examination ne misied the
head physician Of the road into eehev'ng
that the disease had reached an aoVahced
Stage. but when he was advised 10 90 10
hospital at once. the prisoner suggested
that it would be more convenient for him
and quite az well If some one else were
sept to the infrmary under his name.
Pantchenfo was asked to-day to explain
his deception, but the prosecutor failed to
set much from him.
Continuing the testimony that Pantchonko
POISONED Count Vassll BoUturlin at the in
etigstior OF Count Patrick O'Brien de Lassy
the state introduced dispositions from wit
nesses in Wilma who told Of a series Of
meetings between the doctor and De Lassy
at hotel and coffee houses at that place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
REBELS DEN0UNCE DIAZ
Their Proclamation Charges Him
with Crimes and Treachery.

Denver, Feb. 7.-Theodore Rickseeker. a
manufacturer OF New York City. arrived
tonight from Mexico. where he and sew
eral other Americans were held. UP or a
train by Insurgents south OF Juarez re-
Gently. He says he has the only complete
copy Of the proclamation Of the Mexican
revolution that has come 10 the United
States.
Mr. Ricksecker said he met Braulio Her.
nandez who drew UP the proclamation.
written in both Spanish and English. The
headlines read:
The revolutionary party Of Mexico ac-
cuses Porforio Diaz before the honest,
peace loving people Of the world and be-
fore the citizens of Mexico. who care 70
leave their children a heritage Of liberty
and honor.
Then follows a long list OF alleged crimes
and misdemeanors charged 10 Diaz. They
are. in part:
That he twice bled the mother country
with revolutions: killed nine suspected
rsvolutionists at Vera Cruz; slaughtered
I'VE hundred strikers in the Rio Blanco
mills and threw their bodies into the ocean;
perpe;rated election frauds gave away
valuable concessions: caused the assassina-
tion OF people he feared; sold the faoui
Indians TO planters in Yucatan; robbed tne
nation by lottery. and permitted bull fights
ard deceived the bankers of the United
States by fostering riots against Americans
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
THAW'S LAST CHANCE GONE
Court of Appeals Sweeps Away Hope
of Release from Matteawan.

Albany. Feb. Harry K. Thaw's appeal
from the decision OF the Appellate Division
adverse to his contention that he is being
illegally detained in the State Hospital
for the Insane at Matteawan. has beeen
Gisrnissed by the Court OF Appeals. This
practically sweeps away his last hope for
release
Mrs. Thaw in her petition to the court
set forth that she believed that the health
and person of her son is in constant dan
ger" and sought his release because OF
the unprecedented and inhuman treatment
OF a sane. acquitted man in an institution
for the criminal insane
Thaw's counsel stated 10 the court that
he had practically entered into a stipula-
ton with the Attorney General that the
appeal might be dismissed, and that the
state was entitled TO costs. The remittitur
dismssing the appeal was sent to the At
torney General to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
NEcKWeAR GIRLS WIN STRIKE.

The strike Of the neckwear girls. Of whom
seventeen hundred quit work TO force con-
tractors TO install electric power in their
shors. viii end to-day, II was said yester-
day by the executive committee OF the
Neckwear Workers Union. All but a few
contractors employing not more than one
hundred and fifty workers were able TO
show contracts with the Edison Electric
Company for the inhalation Of electric
plants m thelr shops before March / The
rest said they would be able 70 show
similar contracts to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
NOTED PRIEST DIES IN CHURCH.

Guadalajara. Mexico. Feb - Father
Teodor Valero. the Catholic priest who
administered the last sacraments OF the
Church to Emperor Macmillan just before
bis execution at Queretaro. died suddenly
in San Francisco Church. at San Luis
Potosi. He dropped dead at the altar as
be was robing for a mass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
FLIGHT FROM GOTTA TO METZ
The Gross Ills Twelve-H Hour Trip
The New German Airship.

Metz. Feb. THE dirigiblo balloon Gross
III, frcm Gotna, landed here at GO o'clock
tonight, having started at Cos o'clock this
moning and passed over Hanau at noon.
The airship was transferred to make room
fog the dirgiblc Gross w, which Is await
ing trial. The new aircraft is 3A feet long
and is expected 10 be the specdiest dirleible
yet constructed, being capable of making
forty miles ar hour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
FEDERAL TROOPS IN TRAP
Surrounded by Rebels, 1t Is Said
Battle Expected at Any Time.

San Diego. Cal. Feb. THE detach-
ment Of goo federals from Ensenada. COM
manded by Governor Vega Of Lower Cali
fornia. is hemmed in tonight on three sides
in La Junta valley bv 800 insurgents, 1t is
said
The rebels are in the surrounding noun
tairs, and a fight is likely TO begin at any
sr-a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08

respectively, of the Department OF Col
oradc, to take personal command OF the
troops on The Arizona border. He VIII
make temporary headquarters at Doug
lac Ari1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
NO CHOICE IN IOWA.

Des Moines Iowa, Feb. 7.-To-day's Joint
ballot on United States Senator in the Iowa
Legislature resulted: Funk, IS; Young. IS;
Kenyon, 3; Garst, /; Porter. Dem, IS; abb
cent, Y. Necessary to elect, 73
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
RIO BRANcO MAY QUIT POST

Berlin. Feb. 7-According 70 newspaper
REPORTS, Baron de Rio Branco, the Brazilian
Foreign Minister. who Will soon reach
Berlin. is about 70 resign his Office and sef-
tie in this city. Should his health be re.
stored, it is reported that he will I've sp-
pointed Minister TO Germany. The Brazilian
Legation has no definite information on
the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
CONTROL OF PUERTO coRTEZ
General Christmas Preparing to Take
Over the Government.

Pusrto Cortez, Honduras. Feb. I. A
schooner filed with General Bonillais troops
arrived here last night from Tela, but the
men did not come ashore. General Lee
Christmas, the American commander Of the
rebel forces, Is making preparations to
take over the control Of the affairs Of
Puerto cortez, which have been admins
tered by American officers since the evacu-
alton last week. General Christmas is anx-
ious TO get control OF the custom house, A
report has been freely CIRCULATED by Da-
villa adherents that the revolution Is en-
couraged by the American government be-
cause the United States desires TO obtain
control Of the republic.
New Orlesry. peo. 7.l~.-tz Revolution"
the official gazette Of the Honduran rebels.
copies Of which were received here to-
night or the steamer A1ercator. from Puerto
cortez, announces that General Manual
Bonilla mas control OF mars than half OF
the republic and IS prepared TO move an
army Of several thousand trained soldiers
against Tegucigalpa, the capital
The governments Of the Departments OF
Clancho and Yoro. It is said. are now oper-
ated under Boniha, and he has practical
control Of the departments c. Colon and
Mosquito. IN addition to this General Bur
ron, with 900 men, occupies O. large part OF
the department of Choluteca on the south
san Salvador Feb. 7--Advices received
to-day from Anapsla say that the senti-
ment throughout Honduras appears 20
favor the insurgents and that the govern
ment is IN difficult position through tbs
deserticn Of troops 70 the enemy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE

is the author OF prize story, entitled
TIE Contest" which will appear in
next Sundays Tribune. Don't miss il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
EURLoNG's CONVICTION STANDS
Court Of Appeals Afirms Finding Of
Lower Tribunal.

Albany Feb The conviction OF Henry
J. Furlong for bride taking while a city
magistrate OF the Borough Of Brooklyn. was
affirmed to-day by the Court of Appeals
He was sentenced 10 serve an indeterminate
term Of from one to two years and one
month In Sing Sing prison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08

Henry J. Furiong was arrested on August
30. 1909. as he was acting as a city mag
istrate IN the Gates avenue police court in
Brooklyn. He was served with papers
charging him with accepting a bride, and
after Being served closed his court and pre-.
serted himself before District Attorney Rob
ert Elder Of Kings County. He was ar
that time paroled in the custody OF his
counsel.
Furlone was sent TO Sing Sing on April
10, 1910, whore he wac sentenced 10 serve
ar indeterminate sentence. Since then he
has been fighting the case taking it to the
Court OF Appeals which confirmed the con-
victiCn yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08
The Aeolian Orchestrelle
The Pianola Principle Applied to the Organ

else like it in the world, and but one concern
The Aeolian Company-whach makes it.
It's the only single instrument in existence
that can arouse and stir you as does the inspir.
ing music of military band or full orchestra.
Moreover, the Aeolian Orchestrele-
the Pianola-may be played without any
knowledge of music Though one of the
most artistic of all musical instruments, it is
just as available to the unframed music.lover
as to the skilled musician.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08

The federal soldiers kept q sharp look
cut last night, sentries being posted on
ell sides Of the city. Rumors OF at
tempts TO pass machine guns and am.
n.unition across the border 70 the in
surgents were current, but could not be
confirmed.
Racing was resumed at Juarez this
afternoon, and the attendance was good
Regardless Of the fact that twenty SOL
diers and six women are now lying
wounded in the hospital. victims Of the
fghting near Juarez on Sunday. circu-
lars were distributed there this morning
saying that R0bago had defeated the
rebels with heavy loss, one being killed
and four wounded. on the government
side The circular is headed Viva
Diaz, Death to rebels"
Tie circular adds that Orozco was
surely killed in Sundays fighting and
that Madero is now waiting in FL Paso
for a chance that VIII never come TO
enter Juarez and set up a rebel capi-
tel"
The train crew on the Mexico North
western Railroad reached to-day the
scene Of Sundays fight south Of Juarez,
where the track is still cut. Below there
they say the track is in good condition.
They say Pearson was taken by the
rebels on Sunday, bat that the rebels re-
tired afterward.
General w. s. Schuyler. L. s. A.
passed through IL Faso today, accom-
panied b. Majors Hirst and Kimbel.
chief Quartermaster and chief Of staff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-08

DEMOCRATS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13
METHODIST MEET
IN H|GH POINT
WESTERN CAROLINA CONFER.
ENCE TO RAISE LARGE SUM
FOR EDUCATION.

STATESvILLE, n. c.. Nov. IA
On Saturday the Western North
Carolina Conference received from
the report of the Board OF Educa-
ton q recommendation that the sum
OF $4,000 be raised for education
this conference year, ending in No
vember next. the amount to be di-
vided among the schools and colleges
in the State connected with the
Church. 1t was also recommended
In connection Herewith that l.. b.
Alternately be appointed conference
secretary OF education to conduct the
educational campaign.
A further recommendation was
made that this conference raise S5.-
900 for the representative church in
Washington.
A love feast was held at $3.50
o'clock this morning. Bishop IIoss
preached at the II o'clock service
for the conference. while the other
churches of all Protestant denorrina-
tons we're filled by visiting ministers
to the conference.
This afternoon the usual annual
memorial service was conducted. The
ordination service took place tonight.
High Point has been selected as
the place for the next conference,
which meets in November. 1912.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13
PRINCE WILLIAM
MUST AP0l0GlE
EMPEROR HAS DECIDED ON Pun
ISHMENT FOR HOSTILITY
TO CHANCELLOR.
Especial Cable.

BERLIN, Nov. IAN open apoi-
Iogy to Chancellor Bethmann Won
Holiweg by Crown Price William for
his amazing denomination Of hostility
to the chancellor durins tho latters
speech In the Rsischstag yesterday Is
believed to DO the penalty which the
Emperor has decided to exact from
his son.
Tho Kaiser has invited tho crown
prince to dine with him on the Same
might that tho chancellor IN TO be
AN imperial guest. ana II Is stated on
high authority that amends will be
made across the royal board.
The action Of Crown Price william
yesterday in shanking his head
throughout the chancellor's speech
and applauding the speeches OF the
latter's adversariea. 10 roundly criti-
cized even among the chance,lors
enemies.
Above ALL" Gays Tagsblatt. we de-
sire no such imprudent demonstra.
We do not err when We say that the
emperor has already expressed his
|dissatisfaction with his sons be-
havior."
Bsthmann Won Hollweg smoke again
in the ReichstAg to-day In defense
OF his policy with regard to France
and Morocco. He declared Germany
had surrendered nothing TO FRANCE
under the terms Of the settlement, He
ridiculed the idea that the war be-
tween italy and Turkey over Tripoh
was the result OF the Aeadir incident
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13
CHARMING CISSIE
BACK IN AMERICA

NEW YORK. Nov. 12.-Mrs A.
Waterman. formerly Cissie Lotus. re-
turned to New York aboard the steam
err Caomina to-day. after an absence
OF mora than two years. With her
came her eleven months old baby boy.
Peter John Barry Waterman. Mr..
Waterman met his wife and son at the
pier and the three left strAightway for
Chicago.
Senator Francis G. Newiands, Of Ne
vada, and Mrs. Newlands. were also
passengers. The Senator said he was
going to Washington where he will
appear before the Interstate Commerce
Commission In a special investigation.
He Ia the author Of a bill to create an
interstate trade commission.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-11-13
ROBBED STORE AND
THEN "BROKE OUT

1t turns out that Burk and Com
pany's store was not broken in. but
was broken out.
Henry Warren. colored. who ID
under arrest on the charge OF taking
things from tho store on "Wednesday
and Thursday nights. said he tot
locked in the store and had to break
out.
In breaking out Henry carried
along with him pbout 800 worth
Of clothing, which he placed with
various pawnshops for safekeeptng.
When he was arrested the tell-tale
pawn tickets gave him away. and
most of the clothing was recovered.
Besides what he placed with pawn
shops, he had much wearing apparel
in his room, No. 625 st. James street.
where it was recovered by the sleuths.
In court to-day