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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
BENTON FOUND BY .
new YORK FRIEND
Identified Here in January as
Ralph Clarke, Who Escaped
From Sanatoriuln.
TELLS OF HIS TROUBLES
Rowland Shines Gives Graphic
Account OF Richmond
Mans Career.

Although B. r. Benton, known as
Ralph Clarke up to the time of his
escape from private sanatorium in
New York six years ago. has naturally
declined TO go into details and bring
forth the history OF his life. Rowland
j. shines, a Brooklyn manufacturer. who
really discovered the mans Identity,
has given a graphic account Of an in
cident which happened in Richmond
some months ago.
Cnmc As Mig Surprise.
The fact that Mr. Benton, who is
president OF the Chemical Supply Com
pany, with offices in Virginia Street.
was no other than Clarke, and that he
had been declared competent by the
New York courts 10 manage his own
uffairs In that State, came as a, big
surprise to business people here when
they first read tho story In The
Times Dispatch yesterday morning.
During the day many of Mr.. Bcnton's
friends called at his office. startled
somewhat, but eager TO congratulate
him.
Early In January Mr.. Benton called
at one OF the local hotels TO meet n
friend on business and while there he
vas recognized by AIR. Shines. He en-
deavored to persuade air. Shines that
he Was mistaken, though later he adj
united his Identity. Finally, the Rich
mond man unburdened himself and
told Shines the story of the five years
in which he had been known as Ben
ton. But the real story began back
in the spring ofil9oG, when troubles
had come 10 cloud tho serenity Of
Glnrke's existence.
An Odd Condolences 2t
ITS funny thing" said Clarke to
Shines. that the last business trans
action had on hand in Brooklyn was
of Il nature similar to that which
ain now engaged in. had been ap.
pointed receiver for chemical man
ufacturins company that had gone
under. and now I'm tho president OF
my own chemical company 1t Just
shows how things conc around. and
1 often laugh oc the queer turns o.
fate. Ru: to yet down TO the facts OF
my disappearance:
THEY thought 1t bcst-that is. my
brothers sidney and Morton, who arc
now in Frisco. and my sister, Ade-
laide--to have me sent away for a
while. They surely thought / was
crazy and might do myself some har 4.
Besides they wanted to see that ny
little property wasn't dissipated. and
~, u with tEe best
OF Intentions. S tried to convince them
was all right. and they had me out,
but after a few weeks they thought
Ia best go back. There's no doubt T
was very respondent, and was in
clined to take stuff that wasn't doing
me amy good.
"Finaliy. found myself duly com
mitted as an incompetent in The
Knobs, Il sanatorium up in West
chester county. My money had been
gathered together and placed with tho
continued on Eighth PaGe.l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
WOMEN DIRECTING
HOME RULE BLOW
They May Prevent Self
Government for
Ireland.
QUESTION Of SUFFRAGE
Determined TO Have Vote Be
fore Irish Dream Is Per
nnitted to Come True.
QUESTION OF SUFFRAGE
ny WILLIAM r. STEAD.

Especial Gable to The Times Dispatch.1
LONDON, april IA curious side Is
sue at the present moment threatens
to weaken the forces that are making
for the concession of self-governmenr
to Ireland. There is the strongest
feeling In favor of womens suffrage
In Ireland among the women. but tho
Nationalist party, as whole. Is Very
unsympathetic. There are some eXcep-
lions. such as Willie Redmond and a
few more, but it is Very doubtful
whether IL Ireland got home rule to-
morrow home rule Parliament would
ever concede the franchise to Irish
women. Hence the suffragettes are
very keen about forcing the suffrage
question through before home rule Is
granted. They succeeded the other
day In getting a vote passed authoraz-
ing the Lord Mayor of Dublin to re-
quest that he be heard at the bar
of the House of Commons In favor of
women's suffrage. This is a privilege
which he and the Lord Mayor of Lon
don enjoy by virtue of their Office. Twen-
ty-four hours had not passed after the
resolution had been carried in the
Dublin City Council before Redmond
teleEraphed. insisting that the resolu
ton be cancelled The Lord Mayor,
however, is not disposed at present
tamely 10 ooey the mandate of the Ma
tionalist leader. and there promises
to be a very pretty kettle Of fish.
Many Irish Nationalist women do
clare that they are reconsidering their
position. Formerly they subordtnated
suffrage TO home rule. but they say
that If Redmond is going to aomineer
In this fashion they Will put suffrage
first and let home rule wait.
1t is usually the unexpected that
happens in Ireland. and no one knows
what the result will he If the women
suffragettes and the Protestant senti-
ment of the country as exampled in
the Mccain case. should Join hands
In, weakening the unanimity with
which Ireland demands home rule
Society Dars the Ministers ~
1t is surprising to lind the extraor-
binary savasery of sentiment which
prevails in society against the minis
try. especially against Winston
Churchill and dGeorge. For the
moment Lloyd George is in the back
ground owing to his throat, concerning
which an immense number OF lying re-
ports Is circulated by those who open-
ly profess their desire to hear the news
of mis- death. i
. Fortunately for the country and I'M
fortunately for these Inalevolent in
dividuals Lloyd eorge's throat Is get
ting on oil right. Winston Churchill
Is now in the forefront of the hottest
battle. and every means OF social os-
tracism that can be employed in the
circles to which he naturally belongs
Continued on Eighth Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
DESERT TED BYW|FE,
WILL ASK DIVORCE
Action to Be Brought
Against Beautiful Mrs.
Hichborn.
EL0PED WITH HORACE WYLIE
Efforts Of Friends to Bring
Pair Back Home Prove
Futile.
rspecial TO The Times,Disnatch I


Washington. D. c.. April 15.-Al-
though the widow OF Rear Admiral
Hichborn admits that her son. Philip
Hichborn. is soon to apply for divorce
from his beautiful wife, who disap-
peared shortly before last Christmas.
and Is presumably. with Horace Wylie,
of Washington, whose Disappearance
conceded with hers Hichborn to-day
would not say he has such intention.
II Is said Hichborn received leeear
recently from his wife. In which she
frankly told him she would never re-
turn to him. that she was very happy
and knew what love was for the frst
time In this letter. it Is said. Mrs.
Hichborn expressed regret that SO
much publicity had been given the af-
fair. and hoped her husband would
soon forget her.
Hichborn had wished for his wife's
return, is said. but now realizes the
clipping pair are gone for good, y
friend of Wylie received a letter from
him several days ago. 1t was post
marked Rome. Italy, so 1t is presumed
the clippers have left Paris and gone
there.
Efforts Arc Futile.
Efforts are said 10 have been made
in vain by mutual friends to induce
Wylie anu Mrs. lI,chborn TO return
to their homes and families. 1t is said
when Nylic was In London the Ameri-
can vice endearoved to per-
suade him to return. When tho vice.
consul made a second call to see Wy
lie be had gone to Paris. and was not
heard OF again for several weeks.
1t is said Mrs. Hichborn's little
daughter speaks of her mother as be-
ing lost, and when she was told her
home was to be with her grandmother,
Mrs. Philip Hichborn, ,Sr. on y Street.
Northwest. the child said:
when mama is found, will she come
to live with grandmama and papa and
me?"
Rumor has it that Mrs. Henry A.
Hoyt. mother or the missing Mrs.
IIichborn feels Inundated. She has
gone to live permanently with her
daughter, Mrs Ferdinand Won Stumm.
at Stuttgart. Germany, and does not
intend to return to Washington. where
she has undergone so many hard trials
II Is thought here that Mrs. Hoyt has
seen her daughter and endeavored TO
persuade her to return to her home.
In the District OF Columbia, divorce
ma. be obtained only on one ground.
so ii IIichborn applies for an absolute
divorce he must charge intidelity 1t IS
possible the suit may be brought in
another jurisdiction.
.f, Finally Admits 1t.
f1icbborn to-day personally, for the
'lrst time, admitted he though; Mrs.
Ilichborn had fled with Wylic, who. In
turn. deserted his wife. IIiclihorn
uald:
"'rhe report that will soon sue FOR
divorce Is complete surprise TO me.
l have spoken to no one of my wife, or
Continued on Second PaEe.) 4.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
OFFICIAL. DENIAL MADE
Potash Dispute HnB Nothing to Do
With Hlil's HeniSnation.

lSPeCidl 10 L ne lines D1Spa tCn.] i5s.
Warrington. D. c., April 15.-The
State Department to-day officially de-
MED the report printed that the Amer
lean Ambassador, DR.. Hill, had resign
ed his post at Berlin because of ffic-
ton between him and his government
over the conduct or the potash nego-
tiations. DR.. Hill also denied the re-
port. snying: al
My resignation was not brought
about by my so-called energetic atti-
tude in the potash question. nor to any
other matter pending between the
United States and Germany Ny
course In the potash matter was ap-
proved by the State Department, and
the reasons for my resignation are
saiiiciently stated In my letter to Pres1
idcnt Taft" ~
Dr.. Hill is staying in this city with
members OF his family for several
days. He has been spending his time
since HIS arrival in calling upon for
mer Diplomatic associates now resid-
ing here and friends Asked what
ms future plans were. he stated that
ne had none at the present time. and
expected TO take long rest.
report that Dr. Hill was to be
succeed oy John G. I.eishHmsn, al
present Ambassador TO Italy, was de-
MED At the White House
Ambassador Hill doea not retire
from once until July
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
GREAT JUBILEE PLANNED
Naming of "Amcricnu W-uI n

brntcd MT 81. Die.
Paris April 15.-Commemoratiye Of
me suggestion published April 26, 1907.
AZ the little city OF st Die. France
that the New World discovered 10 the
east OF Europe should be called Amer
iea. BY which appellation the Western
hemisphere has since been known, a
rance American celebration will be
heId AZ ST. Die June 3, 4 and s.
president Fallieres, Robert Bacon,
.he American amba ssador: Frank ri
Ma SON. the American Consul general a
i,s. and the accredited representa-
ives OF twentyone American repub-
, ,is;na 1ave accented Invitations to par
De delivered by Jean Cruppi the
rrench Minister of Foreign Affairs.
me program provided for the cele-
military display by French troops.
the laying OF cornerstone for the
erection OF high ohelisk called
America's Tower" on the summit Of
Mount ,ho ormon, overlooking St. Die,
the placing OF q tablet on the house
where The name 'America" first was
SUGGESTED and grand illumination of
the town of St. Die in the evenings.
with The star Of America as the CHIEF
feature. Many Americans are expected
to visit st. Die during the celebration.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
MRS. BARNEY WEEDS
becomes Wife OF Man Thfrty-Five
Ecars Her Junior


Ecnrs Her. Junior. - I
tSpheiai Gable 70 The Times Dispa,ch1
Paris. April ia wedding OF much
interest TO the American colony in
Par's took place this afternoon at the
Marie OF the Eighth ACCOMPLISHMENT,
when Mrs. Alice Barney. OF Washing
ton. widow OF Albert Barney, of Day
ton. O., became the wife of Christian
Hemmick. of Washington
The witnesses for the bride. who Is
about thirty-ftve years her husbands
senior, were Mrs. Fairfax Harrison and
Algernon Sartoris. The bridegroom
was accompanied by Richard Dennison
and Hyppolite Dreyfus. Neither OF
Mrs. Barney -Hemmick's daughters
who are prominent artists in Paris,
witnessed the ceremony. The bride
like her daughters. is a worshipper OF
the Persian god and a member of the
Bahaist Church In Paris. Anew weeks
ago. when Mrs. Barney was asked to
relate tho romance which led to the
wedding. she said that the talk that
she was going to marry TIemmick was
Ridiculous But the young lover per-
sisted and won her in spite OF the
ridiculous" aspect.
After short bridal tour they Will
make their home in the brides flat,
near the Latin Quarter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
/ STRIKE is THREATENED
London sIny Find Taxicab Service
H Tied Up.

London Mny Find Taxicab Service
H Tied Up. N
London. April 15.-London Is threat
0IThe situation is the omtsrowth OF
the refusal OF the government to re-
nit the petrol tax OF three haIf-pence
n gallon. TaXicab owners thereupon
raised from eight to ten pence for the
first mile. The drivers declined 10 &C
cede to this. on tho ground that they
would lose money owing to reduced
an ultimatum that unless fares we're
Increased the petrol tax would lie
charged to the drivers. Representa-
tives OF the mems union declared thai
IL the ultimatum were not withdrawn
n general strike would be ordered.
There are about 1000 taxicab drivers
in the city f7i'.'i~,-i.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
AN AGED SWAIN

With Crutch and Cane He Hobbies
After Marriage License.
New York, April 15.-With a crutch
In one hand and a cane in the other,
George Henry Hughes, of NO. 20 Fifth
Avenue vice president OF the stand
ard Oil Cloth Company. hobbled into
City Hall to day and took out license
to marry Miss Kathleen Douglas,
thirty-six years old. OF Croton Falls.
\. y. He gave his age as more than
sixty-five." Ell
Mr.. Hughes is rated several times
millionaire, and is seventy-nine
years old. The marriage will take
place on April l9. He met his BRIDE
o-be only few months ago
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
Easter Sunday Generally
Fair

Washinston, d. O., April 15~-Eas-
ter Sunday will be generally fair
I'LL over the country, except In the
Gulf ind Northern Pacific Statea,
wns the prediction Tonight by the
Weather Bureau. There will be
light ruins In the two districts mem
toned, with cold wenther In the
Eastern pnrt of the country aud
moderately wDrm in the Western.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
FRICTION CONTINUES

Russians and Chinese at Odds In 1Ian-
churin.
Seattle. Wash, April 15.-Japanese
newspapers, brought in to-day by the
steamer Antilochus, report continued
friction between Russians and Chinese
In Manchuria. 4 Soochow~ letter tells
of the death on March Is from pneu-
monla Of DR.. D. L. Anderson presi-
dent OF Soochow University, and for
merly a member OF the staff of the
Atlanta Constitution. He was sixty
one years of age, native of Georgia,
and went TO China as a missionary in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
QUESTION OF FRAUD
Signature WI. Forged to Applicable

SIEnHture WINS FORGED to Application
for Letter Carrier, ~ Y
Al Washing ton. April 15.-The Depart
ment Of Justice to-day filed a motion
in the Supreme Court of the United
States asking for an early hearing
unsuccessful Indictment against Con-
rad A.. Plyler. OF North Carolina. In
that case tho point Is whether or not
IT is fraud on the government to
forge signature to an application for
rural letter carrier
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
( TRIES TO KILL HIMSELF

Despondent Descendant nf AIcxnnJer
Hamilton Wants TO Die. NJ
New York, April 15.--yVesley W.
a descendant OF Alexander Hamilton,
pinned on his breast to-day a medal
he had won for heroism in the battle
of the Wilderness. sat down on n
bench In Carroll Park, Brooklyn, and
slashed his throat and wrists with n
razor. IIe told the police that twenty
five years ago he owned Il large for
tune. accumulated as u New York law
yer but that speculation had reduced
him to poverty. lt1ilt7,e =
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
4 PREPARED TO HOLD OUT
Legislative "Exiiesr Will Stay Away

indefinitely.
Nashville, Tenn. April 15,-Jnst be-.
fore the meeting of the Tennessee
Legislature convened this forenoon, a
member who had b een In Decatur. Ala,
reported that the 'exiles" had sent
word that they are prepared to hold
forty members OF the Legislature bolt,
ed across the State line to break
legislative quorum. and thus hold IN
proposed, It is declared. m.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16
Fund Renchen 500 ,4Y

New York. April 15.-Contributions
TO the Mayors relief fund for relatives
OF those killed in the Washington.
Place fire brought the total to sa2,54S.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16

si5.S5 TO CALIFORNIA
Via Washinsto Sunset Route until AprII
10. Through tourist sleeping cars. person
ally conducted. Lower berth, 50; upner.
1920, 5. u BURGESS D, r. A.. go =. NiaIn,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-16

.lconlt:iilnalued sn Third page.l
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-10
SALISBURY

The Salisbury Tea Room in the Sco- vile Memorial Library is open daily except Sunday through July and August, 8 to 6 p. m.
 At Bridgeport, Aug, 8, daughter, Elizabeth, was born to Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Warner.
 MT. Robest Reid. daughter and her husband, of Boston, are stopping at The White Hart. Mir. Reid was a Salisbury boy and occasionally is seen in our midst
 Mrs. Florence Hicks, who has been visiting her sons for several weeks, re- turned to her home on Wednesday Norman Hicks family returned with her.
 The Misses Whitbeck, of Litchfield. are visiting friends here this week.
 The annual picnic of the Congrega tional Sunday School was held last Thursday; the members were taken for an automobile ride first, then returned to Lakeville Grove for supper.
 Miss Margaret Eggleston IS visiting friends in Poughkeepsie.
 Miss Jennie Webster, of Waterbury. has been visiting her friend Miss Gladys Stone.
 Miss Grace Warner. who has been spending week with friends in the Catskills, returned to her home Tuesday evening.
 MT. Fred Ashman and family of Pitts. field, are spending their vacation in our village.
 About $S0. was realized last Friday evening, from the little play Ientitled, "Who's Best Man" given in the Library for the benefit of the Tennis club.
 The funeral services of Miss Cora Gibbs. was held in the Congregational church last Friday. Rev. J. 0. Goddard officiated. Miss Gibbs was a former teacher in our town, went from here to New York, where she entered an office of an insurance company and was very successful in her work. Miss Gibbs al- ways remained member of the Home Department of the Sunday school and bore one of the best records of the state.
 z. Williams of PiGtsfield spent Sunday with his parents and brother here.
 Miss Annie Bennett, of Bridgeport, is spending a short time at "Lotus Lodge"
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-10
.BEACREY WINS FIRST
 CITY TO CITY AIR RAGE
Young Aviator Covers Long Trip
 In 2 Hours 22 Minutes,

Young Lincoln Beachey, aviator, dropped bis biplane on Belmont plateau in Fairmount park, Philadel- phia, and claimed the reward of win ming the first air race in America from New York to Philadelphia.
 He did the trip in hours 9 2-5 sec onds elapsed time.
 Hugh Robinson, the only other of the three starters to finish, had motor trouble along the route and did not skim over the finish line until hours 95 minutes and 56 2-5 seconds had , elapsed.
 Eugene Ely, the third in the race, quit the air lanes a few miles beyond New Brunswick. N. J.. because his engine refused to work right
 Because be had distanced his com petitors and won the first race in the aerial hippodrome on this side of the water Beachey won a prize of S5,ooo.
 There were nearly 100000 persons at Fairmount park ready to rush past po- lice lines and swamp the little aviator, machine and all. for after winning the race he had thrown in some fancy fly ing stunts over the heads of the multi. tude there for good measure.
 Every whistle on the Delaware river cut loose when he passed over flying about 500 feet high.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-10
PINE GROVE

This has been a busy week at Pine Grove. The young people have devoted themselves to fishing trips, swimming, boating, athletic stunts, picnics and sO- cial entertainments, while the more el- derly and sodate have been content to pass the time with books and magazines, picture puzzles and croquet, with occa- sional discussions of questions political or social.
 Some of the cottages are resplendent with fresh paint and new furnishings, particularly the Stirns cottage. Its pro- prietor is an adept in the use of paint and putty, and equally skillful with hamn1er and saw.
 Our good friends, kickerson. York, Hull, Ives, Bartlett May. Sherwood and Flock, can "tarry only for a night The presence Ot Mss Mauger aRd Miss B ings is benediction and inspiration to all the old timers.
 Mrs. Slaughter and Miss Jones return to their homes in Washington. D. O. Mrs Swift and her children. Miss S@ran- ton and others leave us for fairer climes or larger fields of conquest.
 Notes of preparation for the grand bazaar, this afternoon and evening. are heard on every side. Every cottage has become a miniature factory.
 Attention is called to the announce ment in another column. Programs, giving detailed information for each day, have been distributed through the sur. rounding villages, and every eTOrt is being made to make the week one nf the very best in the history of Pine Grove meetings. All of the speakers are well worth hearing
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-10

At Mrs. Hall's-Mr. and Mrs. Albert Towe, Miss $. L. Perry. Miss Logan, of Bridgeport MT. and Mrs. John Wooster, of New London MT. and Mrs. John Woodcock of Stamford.
 At Mrs Edith Ward s-Miss Adele Shaw, Miss Allen and Miss Lucy Yale, of Cornwall Hollow Rev, Wm Miller, pastor of Christ Church of Bridgeport, and wife.
 At the Hillyer home on Huntsville road-Frank Hillyer, of Brooklyn, Miss Sadie Hillyer and MT. Harry Hillyer, of Easton. Pa.
 At Miss Nettie Call's-Richard Clark Belden and Miss Kathryn Belden of Hartford.
 w. R. Russell, son, mother and sister. of New York, at the Capron place.
 Joseph Clark, of Pittsfeld. is at John Clark's.
 Mrs. Moore and'two children, of West Virginia. at Miss Hallock's "The Pines. "
 H. L. Phillips and sister, of New York at Miss Philbrook's.
 Miss Mendum and mother, of New York, are at their cottagepn Battle Hill,
 Charles Finkle and family at Mrs. Mary Blake's.
 Sanford Foster, of New York, at Mrs. Genth's.
 John Wood, of New Rochelle, for merly of West Cornwall, son Frank and wife at George K. Frink's.
 Edward Darigan and sister Bessie. of Bridgeport, at Hotel Salonic.
 Nicholas Reiger, of New York, is at Wm. Bartle's.
 Myron Finkle is spending two weeks vacation in New Haven.
 Mrs. George Frink and Mrs, Bison J Hornbeck autoed to Norfolk and Win. sted, with friends, Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-10
GARAGE E

Automobile Livery, Storage
 and Supplies of All Kinds.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-10
POWDER TRUST TO DISSOLVE.

Du Fonts Will Abide by Courts De-
 cisioN.
 The powder trust, of which the Du Pont Powder company of Delaware Is the parent body, wlh abide by the de cision of the lower court and dissolve It will come iRto Attorney General wicEersham's dissolved trust fold Just ae>soon as the business of the corpora. ton can be changed.
 This was made known following n visit to the department of justice of T. Coleman du Pont, president of the Du Pont company and the trust.
Connecticut western news., 1911-08-10
OPPOSE A EUROPEAN CRUISE.

Officers and Sailors ohioct to Long
 Absence Abroad.
 Some os the officers and men of the Atlantic fleet are anything but enthusi. astic over the fall cruise to European waters.
 Three months in European ports would not be so bad, the complsinants say, but to take three additional months stay at Guantanamo is not contemplated with pleasure by the married men. They say if they could be at home during Christmas they would not mind it so much.