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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
RAMON CACERES SLAIN
PRESIDENT OF SANTO DOMINGO
IS ASSASsINATED
Assassins Shoot Him Down as He
Leaves House OF Friend-Dies
at U. S. Legation.

Washington, Nov. 21.-Ramon Ca.
ceres, president OF Santo Domingo,
was assassinated by political malcon.
tents in San Domingo city late Sun.
day afternoon, according to reports to
the state department.
The American charge d'affaires re-
ports that President Caceres was leav.
ing the house Of Leonte VasqueZ,
where he had made call, when he
was shot by TWO men, Luis Tejera and
Jaime Mote, Jr. The wounded man
ran to a stable near the American le-
CATION, where he was pursued and ia
tally shot by the assassins.
Friends carried the dying man to
the American legation. where he
passed away half an hour after the at.
tack. The assassins fed to San Girls.
tobal.
The city is patrolled by guards to
prevent any uprising which may fol
low the murder of the president.
Mr.. Russell. the American minister
to Santo Domingo, is at present in this
country on leave of absence, and the
secretary, Mr.. Endicott, Is acting as
charge.
1t Is presumed that Caceres has
fallen a victim to one Of the character
istic Dominican plots. His admins
tratiol, which has lasted four years
an alnost unprecedented period in
Dom lican history, was recently dis
turbed by many revolutionary plots.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
TEXAS TROOPS ORDERED OUT
Lone Star Governor Plans to Keep
Mexican Border Clear and
Enforce Neutrality.

Austin, Tex, Nov. 21.--At the re-
quest of the sheriff of Cameron coun-
ty, who reported that 1t was his In
formation that a party Of alleged revo-
lutionists would attempt to cross the
border into Mexico at BROWNSVILLE,
Governor Colquitt ordered out a COM
pany of state, militia stationed at
Brownsville to assist the county au-
thorities in enforcing the neutrality
laws. A detachment of state rangers
has been ordered also to Brownsville.
Washington, Nov. Undetermined
to stamp out filibustering expeditions
against Mexico, Secretary OF War
Stimson authorized General Duncan,
commanding the department OF Texas,
to enforce the neutrality laws with
vigor and to move the troops under
his command within divisional limits
without waiting orders from the de-
partment.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
STRIKER SLABS TAXI OWNER
Nephew Of Mrs. Potter Palmer Of Chi
cago 10 Slain During Argument
at Sedalia, Mo.

Sedalia. Mo, Nov 2l.-Following an
argument regarding trouble between
strikers and non.union men, John
Luther Jones, a striking car man,
stabbed to death A. M. Mackey, own
er of a taxicab and carriage company.
Mackey was nephew Of Mrs Potter
Palmer Of Chicago and Mrs Frederick
Grant. wife of the general. He is
survived by wife and two children.
Lake Geneva. X, l.. Rich
ards OF Milwaukee Is said to be plan
ming to erect one of the finest club
houses in the west on the Whiting
property, near the lake. Many re-
sorters, 1t is expected, will be drawn
here by the new Beggs interurban
line which ia being headed toward
Geneva Lake.
Superior. The tax rate at SUI
perior for the coming year will be
.0293, the lowest in seventeen years.
The low rate is largely due to the re-
duction made in the city and county
levies.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
STUDY ALDRlCH'S PLAN
BANKERS MAKE THAT LEADING
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION.
Former Senator Himself Explains the
Scheme to Their National Con-
vention In New Orleans.

New Orleans. Nov. Ex-Governor
Sanders of Louisiana, Mayor Behr.
mann Of New Orleans and President
Walmsley Of the New Orleans clear
ing house association today formally
welcomed to New Orleans the dele
gates to the annual convention OF the
American Bankers association, which
will continue in session throughout
the week. 1t is expected to prove the
most important meeting In the MS
tory of the organization.
The Aldrich plan for National Re-
serve association. the most vital topic
Of discussion in banking circles today
will be dealt with in all it's details
and notifications during the course
of the convention. and other matters
be taken up.
At 11:3G o'clock Nelson w. Aldrich.
president of the national monetary
commission and former senator from
Rhode Island. began his presentation
of his proposed monetary plan. Mr.
Aldrichs address had been looked for
ward to by the delegates as the most
important during the entire conven-
ton.
The afternoon session was opened
by an address by Paul NJ. Warburg of
Kuhn, Loeb e. Co, New York, on
Circulating Credits Other speakers
during the afternoon were F. Fl. Gon
of Cleveland. John Perrin Of Indian
apolis, Benjamin Strong of New York
and A. Piatt Andrew, assistant secre-
tary OF the treasury.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
SEEKS TO END STEEL QUIZ
Counsel for United States Corporation
Requests Stanley Committee to
Discontinue Hearings.

Washington, Nov. 211.1-Richard v.
Lindabury. counsel for the United
States Steel corporation, made objec-
ton before the Stanley Steel trust In
vestigating committee to continu-
ance of the hearing. in view OF the
governments suit against the Steel
corporation.
He argued that to continue the hear
ing would be against the provisions OF
the resolution of congress authorizing
inquiry into acts not under invest1ga-
ton by the government. The commit
tee, after lengthy deliberation, de-
cided to postpone further considera-
ton of the objection until the assem-
bling Of the full committee. Mean
while the committee will proceed to ex-
anime the witnesses already sum
moned to testify on the subjects relat-
ing to the violations of the various In
terstate commerce acts as directed by
the resolution Of the house.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
LONDON WOMEN PLAN RIOT
ment Square Tonisht-Threaten
to Invade Commons.

London. Nov. 21.-The suffragettes
are preparing to renew their attacks
on parliament with battle to be led
by Miss Christobel Pankhurst, which.
It is believed, will surpass all pre-
vious campaigns.
few days ago a delegation of SUI
fragettes interviewed Premier Asquith
to obtain a pledge that the govern
ment would undertake to pass a bill
giving equal suffrage to both sexeA
Premier Asquith declined to make
such a pledge.
The suffragettes have summoned
all their followers and male sympa.
thizers to assemble around the parlia-
ment building at D. m.
Miss Pankhurst declares that the
women certainly will push their way
to the floor of the house of commons
this time to make their protest
against the great insult MIR. Asquth
has given"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
CONFESS TO TARRlNG WOMAN
Three kansans Admit Assaulting
School Teacher.

SS'oo'
Lincoln Center. Kan. Follow
ing Judge Glover's denial of their
application for a change OF venue.
Sheriff. Clark, wealthy merchant;
John Schmitt. farmer, and A. N.
Simon, mill worker, were placed on
trial in connection with the tarring Of
Miss Mary Chamberlain, school
teacher Of this place.
Everett G. Clark. president OF a
Shady Bend milling company; Watson
Scranton and Jay Fitzwater, farmers
astonished the prosecution by enter
ing pleas OF guilty. and throwing them
selves on the mercy Of the court. Pre-
viously Edward Ricord. u barber. had
entered the same plea.
The men attacked Miss Chamberlain
without a word being spoken, threw
her to the ground. and tore OF her
clothing While one held her down.
another held tar bucket. A third
man smeared tar on her from her
waist TO her knees. after which the
entire bucket of tar was poured over
her.
The only excuse for the act. accord
ing to the attorney. was that meddling
women had whispered evil Of the girl
and melted their men folks" TO pun
ish her. Investigation convinced the
county attorney that the allegations
made against the young school teacher
were untrue.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
STANDARD OIL PAYS
ITS FINAL DIVIDEND
Corporation Has Distributed S751,ooo,'
600 Since 1882-Payne Resigns
as Director.

New York. besides declaring
dividend of seven dollars a share
for the last quarter OF the year-the
last dividend to be declared before 1t
is dssolved-the Standard OIL Com
pany of New Jersey made public It's
plan 10 conform with the mandate OF
the United States Supreme court.
Since the Standard Oil was given
corporate form in 1882 1t has distrib'
uted about s751 100000 in dividends
The Standard Oil Company of New
York also declared dividend OF $20
a share, which Is equivalent to
dividend of s3.05 a share on the stock
of the Standard OH Company OF New
Jersey. The regular Standard Oil
Company Of New Jersey dividend Tor
the last quarter of the year has been
$40 a share.
Following the meeting Of the direc-
tors formal announcement was made
OF the manner OF distribution OF
stocks of subsidiary companies to the
shareholders OF the Standard OIL Com
pany of New Jersey. II provides that
in the segregation in compliance with
the decree Of the United States Su.
preme court fractional parts 81 the
shares OF subsidiary companies Will
be exchanged for each share of the
New York corporation.
With the exception OF the stock OF
the Anglo American OIL Company.
Limited. the shares of the companies
will be ready for distribution Decem-
Der l. Tho distribution will be
made to stockholders of record as OF
/. The stock Of the Anglo
American company will be distributed
at later late, Of which the stock
holders will be duly notified. Share
holders of the Standard Oil Company
Of New Jersey will receive In ex-
change for their stock, the stock OF
thirty different companies.
The basis OF distribution was de-
termined by the capitalizations OF the
Standard OIL Company Of New Jersey
and It's subsidiaries.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
BAR ALI. HYDE WITNESSES
Even Prisoners Wife Is Excluded
From Courtroom as Opening Ar
guments Are Begun.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 21.--All WITT
nesses except the defendant in the
DR.. B. Clark Hyoe murder case were
excused by rule sought by the state
from the courtroom. Thus for the first
time since Doctor Hyde was brought
to trial he faced his accusers alone.
The seat beside him usually occupied
by his wife was vacant. Members Of
the Swope and Hyde family were the
only witnesses present. The states
witnesses in the courtroom were Mrs.
Logan o. Swope and her three chill
dren, Thomas H. Swope, Jr,, Mrs. Lucy
Lee Bryne and Margaret Swope. Doc
tor Hyde and Mrs. Hyde were the only
witnesses for the defense. All the wit.
nesses were sworn.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
SOLDIERS DYING IN WRECK
Twenty Are Injured In Head-on Col.
lislon on Illinois Central Road
Near Logan, la.

Logan, Ia, Nov. 2i,-Twenty United
States soldiers were injured here
when a special train Of soldiers en-
route from the Philippines TO Chicago
on the Illinois Central railroad collid.
ed head.on with a west bound freight
train Two OF the injured soldiers
are said to be fatally injured.
Engineer Haviand Of the special
was killed In his cab and his fireman
badly injured.
The wreck occurred one mile east of
Logan and is said to be due TO a fail
ure on the part OF the telegraph opera.
tor in delivering a hold order to the
special
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
FEAR Is ENGLISH
WORKERS SLAIN
Massacr" of Missionaries at
Sianfu Is Confirmed.
PURPLE HILL AGAIN SHELLED
Three loyaIIst Batteries Put Out Of
Commission by Rebel Gunboats-
Battle at Marking Ex-
pccted Soon.

Picking, Nov. 21.-The report Of the
massacre of foreigners at Sianfu, In
the province of Shens, is confirmed
in dispatches received here.
The details are meager, but it Is
feared that the rs English Reptist
missionaries stationed at Sianfu have
been killed The massacre followed
the capture of the city by the rebels.
1t is believed in Picking that all the
missionaries in the province had
taken refuge at the Baptist mission
at Sianfu, owing to the continued
fighting in the outlying districts.
Among the Americans located there
is V oman, Doctor Young, whose hus-
band Is Il missionary.
Purple Hill Again Shc'led.
No attack has as yet been made by
the rebe! forces on Marking, although
three rebel gunboats did some damage
to the imperialist position on Purple
Hill. Three loyalist batteries were
put out Of commission by the gun
boats, but the imperial forces later
replied with a hot fire, forcing the
boats to withdraw. One of them was
set on fire by shell. The main body
of rebels is drawing closer to Nan
king hourly and news of battle is
expected at any time. The imperial
garrison in Marking numbers between
10000 and 10000 men. but the rebel
forces are said to be more than 10000
That the dictatorship of Yuan Shin
Ka has it's limitations was shown
when the national assembly refused
the premier's nomination Of Lin Teng
Sheng for the vice-presidency of the
board of education on the ground that
the assembly has repeatedly asked
the throne to abolish the post. Yuan
therefore rescinded the nomination.
Powers Land Forces at Che-Foo.
Berlin, Nov. 21.-A dispatch to
German cable company from Tsingtao
asserts that the American and Japan
ese warships have eech landed
force Of 80 men at Che-Foo. The
German cruiser Eniden has arrived
at Che-f'oo.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
BAREs PLOT FOR
EARRING OF GIRL
Kansan Admits Clothes Were
Torn From Teacher.
RUB PITCH ON NAKED BODY
Chester Anderson's Tale Of How Mary
Chamberlain Was Trapped by
Men OF Shady Bend and
Mstreated.

Lincoln Center, Kan, Nov. 21.--
How the Shady Bend tar party" met
at the mill of f. G. Clark, one of the
most prominent citizens Of the COM
munity, and arranged the details OF
the plot to tar Miss Mary Chamber
lain. the school teacher whose fright
full experience at the hands of a
band of men and boys last August
aroused all Kansas, was told on the
witness stand by Chester Anderson,
one of the party" at the beginning
of the trial,
The three men on trial were Sher-
rill Clark, brother of E. G. Clark, the
miller, who pleaded guilty, and John
Schmidt and A. n. Simms, farmers.
Rubbed Tar on Her Naked Body.
County Attorney McCanless made
the opening statement for the prose
cution, narratlng the history OF the
case. He told how the plot was laid
in Shady Bend August Z, how Edward
Ricord. the Beverly barber. was hired
to take Miss Chamberlain out In a
DuSGy tI INC IItltIlb' VI NbNoA VINO
her TO country dance, and then to
deliver her over to the men hiding be-
hind a fence with the tar He told
how Chester Anderson and Delbert
Kindelsparger had played the high
waymen on the barber and the girl.
They held up their buggy at the
point Of pistols" McCanless declared.
They took the young woman from
the buggy and threw her on the
ground. They tore off her clothes and
while one poured another rubbed the
tar upon her naked body. All OF the
men wore masks"
While the three defendants had not
been at the actual "tarring," McCan.
they we're absent because they were
unable to keep pace with the motor
cycles. They were equally to blame
with the Others" he said.
Witness Acts as "Go-Between."
Anderson, who, with Klndelsparger,
was sentenced in a justice court
shortly after the Earring" to 80 days
In jail for a part in 1t, was the first
witness called He is awaiting hear
ing on his appeal from the sentence.
He told how he had been a "gobe-
tween" Detwixt Ricord and the Clarks.
Il went to Shady Bend on August 7
with load Of corn for Everett Clark.
! sold It to the men at the mill, and
Of I no uTh nt h.
err II was Everett or Sheriff. Clark or
Mr.. SImms. asked me il would take
Mary Chamberlain out that night;
that they wanted to tar her. said
no. She had never done anything to
me. When ! got back to Beverly |
saw Ed Ricord sitting in front of the
barber shop.
81 told him about the scheme to
get Mary Chamberlain out
Tn game he said I'll take her.
Gather at Mill and Mask.
Then | went back to Shady Bend
and told the Clarks that Ricord
would get their girl for them Some
of the boys Ia town had heard of 1t.
We gathered at Clarks' mill. We de-
cided to wear masks. and ! and Del
bert kindelsparger We're selected to
hold up the buggy.
I'VE were late getting to the place,
and when the buggy appeared 1t was
coming up the hill from the wrong
direction. We had the tar ready anI
held her up. Ricord jumped out Of
the buggy and hid. Then we did It,
that's about all"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
MT. S1HOMBOLI IS ACTIVE
Thousands Flee as Volcano Erupts
Great Stream Of lava-Earth-
quake at Martinique.

Rome, Nov. 21.-The volcano OF
Mount Stromboli on the Island of
Stromboli, north of Sicily. is in active
eruption and the district is in panic.
The eruption began Unexpectedly, fol
lowing two terrific explosions which
shook the earth.
Molten lava began to pour from the
crater in gigantic stream. 1t is
feared here that many persons resid-
ing on the slopes were taken unawares
and killed. The damage is heavy.
Thousands are fleeing for their lives.
Fort de France, Martinique, Nov.
21.-Two sharp earthquake shocks
were felt here. but no damage was re-
ported. The shocks were of wave-like
nature.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
lNDORSE U. s. HEALTH BUREAU
Trans-Missssippi Congress Approves
Move for New Department.

Kansas City. Mo,-That enemies
OF DR.. Harvey w. Wiley in the
bureau of chemistry. are now OPP
posing the movement looking TO the
establishment Of national depart
ment OF health and are spending large
sums OF money in this effort was
stated by Senator Robert l.. Owen OF
Oklahoma. in an address before the
Trans Mississippi congress,
Senator owens remarks were ap.
plauded. and at the conclusion OF his
speech resolution indorsing the
move to create the proposed depart.
ment of health was presented.
DR.. W A. Evans. former commits.
sioner OF health of Chicago. and Or.
Henry Albert OF the Iowa State uni
rerslty also spoke on the need Of
national health protective measures.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
PERSIA ASKS BRITISH AID
Wants Diplomatic Advice on Treat
nent Of the Demands Made by
Russian Government.

London, Nov. 2l.-Persla, reiterating
that It has been badly treated In the
crisis with Russia, has placed its case
In the hands of Great Britain. as dip
lomatic relations with Russia have
been interrupted.
Persia has asked Great Britain to
advise it as to the course 1t should
follow and has promised to abide by
the advice thus given. II necessary
Persia is prepared to comply with the
demands of Russia on condition that
the Russian troops. If they have al
ready started for Persia, shall return
to Russia.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
REPORT TAFT MUCH BETTER
President Suffering From Cold-Works
on His Message While Con-
fined to Room.

Washington, Nov. 2l.-President
Taft's cold is better. He is much
improved" said Doctor Delaney. 1T
isn't anything but cold" said an
other White House official, "and, al
though the president may not come
to the executive Offices for several
DAYS. he is in no danger ard has
shown marked improvement" The
president intends to work in his H.
brary on his message to congress and
other important matters and will re-
ceive cabinet officers and other otfl.
cials there.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
ADMITS HE KILLED THREE
He Has Right to Take
Any Mans Life.

Minneapolis, Mimi. Nov. 21.-James
Dygert pleaded guilty to the murder
of Mrs. Frank Bolton and her cousin,
Frank E. Rhodes, on the Bolton farm
near Ancka. September 10, and was
sentenced to prison for life. He adj
mitted that he also had murdered
John Hofetede in Poplar Wis. and
to which he added:
Il don't believe that | did wrong,
and | believe that | have the right
to take any mans life at any time.
guess ii was born in me-"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
BANKER CUMMINS is GUILTY
Former President Of Carnegie Trust
Company Convicted Of Larceny
by Jury.

New York, Nov. 21.--William j.
Cummins, former president Of the
Carnegie Trust company. was found
guilty by a jury of larceny in con-
nection with his use of an alleged
fund of $4,000 from the Nineteenth
Ward bank.
Cummins, who has been out on bail
since his indictment, occupies cell
in the Tombs, where Judge Davis sent
him until sentence is pronounced next
Friday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
TAFT TRUST PLAN
HIT BY ROOSEVELT.
Calls Oismemberment Policy
"Sincere Rural Toryism."
HARM TO INNOCENT CAPITAL
Declares Present Policy Leaves Mo-
nopoly TO Operate In New Clothes
and Immune From Prose-
cution and Control.

New York. Severe criticism
OF the trust ACKNOWLEDGMENT pol
icy Of the present administration is
made by Theodore Roosevelt in an ed
itorial in the current number OF the
Outlook. The former president advo'
Gates complete governmental supervi'
sion of industrial corporations as a
remedy for the evils OF business com
bines.
The assertion by President Taft that
the recent Supreme court decisions
have brought about an era OF compe'
tition is answered by Mr. Roosevelt.
who declares that such result ID
neither possible nor desirable.
The recent suit for the dissolution
Of the United States Steel corporation
is an evidence OF chaotic government
policy as regards business, Mr.. Roose
welt declares.
Mr. Roosevelt cites the recent set
Element of the tobacco trust litigation
as proof that the present national pol
icy simply leaves a monopoly, unlm'
paired though In different clothes, ana
immune from prosecution or control
The methods used in Wisconsin for
the control of trusts within the state
are commended as worthy OF being ex-
tended to the federal rule
Mr.. Roosevelt lines up fatty against
Attorney General Wickersham and the
law officers of the present adm1nistra-
ton by declaring he was not deceived
In permitting the Tennessee Coal q
Iron merger, which is one OF the
grounds on which Wickersham mas
asked the dissolution OF the United
States Steel corporation. He contin-
pes:
1T is evident that the antitrust law
is not adequate to meet the situation
that has grown up because OF modern
business and the accompanying ire
mendous increase In the business use
OF vast quantities Of corporate wealth
1T Is a vitality necessary thing to
have the persons in control OF big
trusts of the character OF the Standard
Oil trust and the tobacco trust taught
that they are under the law, just ns 1t
was necessary to have the sugar trust
taught the same lesson In drastic fash
Ion by Henry L. Stimson when he was
United States district attorney In the
city Of New York.
IN the case OF the tobacco trust,
for instance, the settlement In the cir.
cult court. In which the representa-
tiSes OF the government seem inclined
to concur. practically leaves oil the
companies still substantially under. the
control OF the 20 original defendants.
Such result is lamentable from the
standpoint OF Justice.
THE decision OF the circuit court. II
allowed to stand, means that the to-
bacco trust has merely been Obliged
to change its clothes, and that none OF
the real offenders have received any
punishment
The antitrust law cannot meet the
whole situation, nor can any moditica-
ton OF the principi OF the antitrust
law avail to meet the whole situation
The fact is that many men who have
called themselves progressiVes. and
who certainly believe that they are
progressive, represent In reality In
this matter not progress at all. but a
kind OF sincere rural toryism."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-11-23
OLGA ROOSEVELT a BRIDE
Kin Of Former President Is Married
TO Washington Doctor.

Washington. Miss Olga Roose-
welt. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Roosevelt of New York and Wash.
ington, became the bride of DR.
breckenridge Bayne in one Of the
largest weddings of the year in Wash
ingtOn The father of the bride is n
first cousin Of Former President
Roosevelt The ceremonies were held
in St Johns church, and many nota.
bic persons were in attendance.
Following the ceremony there was
arranged large reception at the home
OF the bride.