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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
CHARTER PROTESTS FILED
Governor Asked to Prevent Pas
sage of New Document.
LIKENED TO TWEEO'S TIME
Dangers of One Man Power ana
Radical Changes Outlined
by Civic Bodies.

Albany. Sept. IA delegation OF more
than one hundred citizens Of the CITY Vi
New York. representing all horoughs ana
nearly all of the leading public orSai'%'-
tons called by appointment on Governor
Dix at noon to-day to present uh''ed
protest against the proposed new charter
for New York city. The conference was
arranged by the city club Of Now YORK
but the delegation was headed by CON-
mittee OF fifteen. whose membership was
widely representative Of the commercial
ami civic interests of the metropolis
The text OF the appeal which this com
mittee presented to the Governor was
taken from the action OF Governor I'm
last July in intervening with the ieaoer7
OF the majority party in the legislature 10
prevent the passage at the tate regular
session Of the draft Of the proposed Ne"
York City charter, then under considera-
ton by the Cities Committee. In three
addresses the attention Of the Governor
was called to the fact that none or the
the passage of the pending draft had peeh
met by the present draft of the charter.
The three speakers before the Governor
were Alfred Il. Marlng. Of the CITY |Iup
oe New York, who urged particularly tnat
the proposed draft I'm the form in when
II is emerging from the Cities COMMITTEE
was open to every objection Indicated ny
the Governors statement with respect I'D
tho original draft. and, I'm addition con-
tained many improper and dangerous pro-
Visions. RAYMOND " lngersoll, chairman
of the executive committee OF the COM
mittee of One Hundred, which brought OUT
the fusion ticket In the last campaign al"
Russell Benedict president Of the BrooNIS"
League. -
Mr.. Ingersoll pointed out to the Governor
that the proposed charter, by the import
ant structural changes which it mace III
tho government of the city, had the enect
az overturnlng the result of the ias.
municipal election, in which majority Vi
Democrats were nominated on the success
mi fusion ticket. and, thereby. distrah-
cbised the thousands of independent Deitio-
Gratis who Joined in that movement 10 oo-
tain a dsinterested administration Tor the
CITY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
BEULAH AND PAUL RELEASED
Miss Binford Hurries to New
York-Reattie Coming Soon.

Richmond, Va, Sept 7-Beulah Binford,
the so-called "other woman" In the Beattle
murder case, and Paul Beattie. cousin or
the prisoner. and chief witness for the
prosecution in the trial at Chesterfield
Courthouse. were released from the Henrico
County prison to-day. where they had been
held as witnesses since the arrest Of Henry
Clay Beattie. jr
Hundreds OF persons gathered al the jail
to see Miss Binford liberated and bid her
farewell She was beaming with smiles as
she stepped into the taxicab awaiting her.
She remained in the prison some time after
the order for her release reached the Jail,
packing her clothing and toilet accessories.
She said early in the day that she was
waiting to decide Just what course she
should pursue.
shortly after II o'clock the cause Of her
delay was disclosed in the appearance at
the Jail Of agents for a New York film
company They held private conference
with the girl, and, in a little while she
announced that she had signed a contract
with them and would go with them 10
Sew York TO pose for the moving picture
productions
IdNl fptdlllt WAS lOiu lldl lIlt biuti
for his release was at hand just as he
vas about to eat his breakfast. When the
jailer read the order he exclaimed;
so, I'm really at liberty
Yes" said Garnet. the jail warden.
You can go where you please now
Where is my hat?' asked Paul, sud-
denly.
"Why? Are you going right away?
You'd better eat your breakfast first said
Garnett.
"Do love a iail?' returned Paul.
Breakfast? I'm going TO eat that outside
OF this place this morning. just to see how
il feels You are not going to catch me
hanging around here I'm off for my
family and home-sweet home"
II am going to New York" he said. "A
company up there wants me TO pose and to
appear in a picture they are getting up,
and they offer to pay me handsomely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
BEULAH BINFORD GETS HERE
"Other Woman" in Beattie Case
Seeking Theatrical Job.

Beulah Binford. the "other woman in the
Beattie case. reached this city last night,
accompanied by Freeman Bernstein, the
atrcal booking agent. who is arranging
for her appearance in vaudeville, and sew
eral other theatrical men.
The girl and her party got off the Royal
Blue Express at Elizabeth. y. J., and hur-
ried over TO the Pennsylvania Railroad sta
ton. where they took train over that line
for New York, thus avoiding the crowd that
had gathered to await her arrival in Jersey
City.
William Hammerstein has declined to
book Beulah for his Victoria Theatre. 1t
was stated for Mr.. Hammerstein last night
that the girls managers We're anxious for
him to put her on for a week, but that he
declined to do so under any conditions. 1t
is also understood that other large vaude-
Vile houses in the city have declined SINH
lar offers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
H. KIRK WHITE SUED
Investors Allege False Statements
Were Used in Getting Money

Two suits. ageregatins Si5oo, have sen
brought in the Supreme Court nv JAM
II. Foot and William II Childs. sgainsttn'
Kirk White. a director of White. Won ua'"
4 Co. now in the hands of 4 receiy''
The plaintiffs allese that they were INDUCE
hv false statements. issued by The cor
many. 10 buy stock in the concern. 'rop'
sues for S24jO0. and Childs for W."
White. Van Claim co. msnutse'"e
hardware.
According 10 the plaintiffs. White -
ma, If large wealth and wide reputation
as . successful business man" They a.,
leee that while a director of the oonpSn,
~, neglected his business and gave Edwar"
. Van claim the full management oil '''
company. They say that Van 'hahh
lowed dividends when none had oee"
earned. They allege also that frauuu''n'
,,atemcnts OF the concerns assets "eio
made to gain credit, and that the as
wooded the company's liabilities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
LOSES Sl0,1O2 IN SUBWAY
Instead of Informing Police Hotel Man
Offers Reward.

Thomas Sinnott. proprietor OF the Hotel
Plymouth No. 800 West SSth street, lost a
large amount ~ money In the lavatory OF
the downtown subway station at 96th street
on Sunday afternoon. and Police Headauar-
tcrs heard yesterday that the hotel man
was out Sl0.l02. Instead Of reporting the
case 60 the police, Mr.. Sinnott called I'm his
lawyer. Timothy Davenport. OF No. g2 WIN.
tam street, and Mr.. Davenport advertised
a reward Of $1,000 in tho newspapers for
the return of the money.
The lawyer was considerably surnrIsea
when he found that the name OF his client
was known. Mr. Sinnott wasn't robhed
said he, ut was an accidental loss Tbe
money dropped out OF his pocket while he
was IN The subway station. II vns n i,rna
amount and large reward was offoIeI
According To the police. MIR Snno,t bnd
ten 81 600 bills and pac OF nersnnal
papers in his pockets. both of which wrre
missing when he left the layatory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
PLOT OVER REYES'S PICTURE
Display of Likeness of Madero s
Opponent Causes Disturbance.

Puebla. Mexico, Sept "A picture Of
General Bernardo Reyes. candidate for the
Presidency Of Mexico in opposition to
Francisco l. Mad FRO. which was being car
ried by Major Tomas Bravo and two COM
panies Of the ist Regiment, started riot
here last night. which resulted In injuries
10 Bravo and many of the crowd
For while the air was filled with rocks
and cries Of Down with Reyes" and
Down with the army"
,rhe uniform Of Major Bravo was torn
to strips. and the officer took refuge I'm an
American restaurant.
when the police appeared the soldiers
surrendered their arms and the men were
taken to police headquarters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
TO PROTECT MISSIONARIES
Continued from first page.

Dye OF Ohio. and Clarence L. Foster-are
I'm the city Of Chengtu. They are associ-
ated with representatives Of the Methodist
Episcopal missionary organization OF the
United States and Canada and the Society
of Friends of England I'm educational work
at the West China Union University. In
Guiding the Methodist. Friends, Young
Mems Christian Association, Church ~
England and American Baptist mission
aries, there are about fifty white mission
workers i'm the city.
The other missionaries in West China
who are connected with the American Bap-
list Foreign Mission Society are stationed
at Suifu, where the first station Of the de-
nomination was established; Yachow where
medical missions are a feature, hiatinS
and NinRyuenfu.
London. Ontario. Sept. threat anXie'y
Is felt here for the safety Of Ethel Nc
Pherson and Mr. and Mrs. Frank West
away Methodist missionaries at Chengtu.
All three are from this city. having been
sent out last year, and are well known In
church circles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
NO STRIKE AT PRESENT
Action in Illinois Central Contro-
versy- Put Off Till Sunday.

Chicago. Sept. Prospect Of an imme-
date strike of shop employees Of the III
nois Central Railroad disappeared TO-DAY
and indications were general that the STRIKE
would never be sanctioned by the nterna-
tional officers of the unions involved
The determination Of questions tn con-
troversy between the system federation 'in'
GERS and representatives Of the intern'-
tional unions Is scheduled for next SUNDAY
after a meeting Of the executive board OF
the International Association ~ Ma'h'h-
lists Members OF the conference comnh,
tee Of international officers have indlcateD
their disapproval Of the strike, nut NT,s
willing 10 give the committee of the Ieu'
Grated local unions responsibility TO ISSUE
a strike order. In such crisis me SUD
port OF the international unions. paiucu,
larry i'm a financial way. would ne almVs'
impossible To obtain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
harie counties. with enough other terri'o''
To make up the ratio OF population
Trouble Upstate. Perhaps.

There probably will he much confusion
and some kicking among upstate Demo
Gratis over the shifts in alignment OF coun-
ties I'm the Congress districts. but TAM
many men figure they can get those al
straightened out. placate Fitzpatrick, OF
Erie. for the loss of the extra district he
had hoped for. and still have the bill ready
" the sth and votes enough for il to pass
IT without trouble.
All the Governor Is saying about diFec'
nominations isn't making any impression
on the legislators to whom he talks. The
upstate Democrats who really want pih
passed say there's no use trying tn DO any
thing in the face Of Tammany's opposition.
They do not think the Governor VIII MAKE
any fight for the reform. They admit
that he means well. but say he Ism court
ing chastisement by Boss" Murphy. Tam
many Senator'S laugh about IT, although
they say il may he advisable. 10 prevent
strained relations with the executive 10
bring up the once defeated Ferris-Bau-
welt bill and defeat 1t again. The Assembly
will stand pat" il seems. On its passage
Of that fake measure. which even the men
whose names II bears disowned. Tamnany
has no present disposition TO redeem the
platform pledge. even In appearance only
and apparently no fear that the Governor
will make any more fight now than he has
done at any time In his career
Though IL is the desire of the Governor
and the intention of the legislative leaders
to take up no legislation save the dig
things" and the necessary appropriation
bills bills are being introduced right
along Senator Roosevelt has under CONSUL
Grafton a resolution calling on congress
TO enact a uniform divorce law. lie says
the fact that Colonel J. j. Astor mas IL
residence In his county did not inspire the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
.EDDYITES FACE PUBLICITY
Court Admits Newspaper Men
in Contest Over Leader Will

Concord, y. H., Sept. I-Newspaper men
will he admitted during the taking of the
,gcuosItlone In the case Of George W. Glover.
of Lead. : H.. against Henry VI. Baker,
cxccutor of the will of Mr.. Glovers mother.
Mrs. Mary Baker q. Eddy. That ruling
WAS made late to-day by chief Justice Rob
oy, N. wallace of the Superior Court
Farmer United States Senator William T..
chandler appeared before Justice Thomas
T.. clifford to-day To give MS depositioh'
and as senior counsel To the plaintiff IN
the case he argued that newspaper men
and others should he admitted Justice
C,Ifford ruled In favor. but exceptions To
The ruling were taken by Frank 5. Streeter.
counsel for the defence, with the result that
In, matter WAS sent to the chief Justice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
Calls It Ripper Legislation

"rhe enactment of ripper legislation OF
This character" he said, would seem IKE
no,ice 10 all Democrats who nave DeeH III
dependeut in local affairs to get out OF the
marty All the officials who would be oe-
nrived of their duties are members OF t'e
poard of Estimate, the most powerful ana
most sIIccessful instrument OF government
vet devised for New York city. Inc pow
&c ~ tho hoard as a whole would be I'M
haired in many ways. and the action al
ready taken on the most important que'
ton that the board for years mas had 10
decide-the contracts for the new sup"a!s
would be upset by being thrown COM
nIetelv into the hands of the Mayor, VINO
has expressed his strong disagreement with
the course of action taken.
Mr.. Benedicts remarks were on the tran
sit problem and demonstrated now the
power of unqualified veto In rapid transit
matters proposed to be given to the Mayor
i'm the pending charter draft would upset
the solution of the transit problem reached
by the Board of Estimate elected IN l3Js
with the duty of obtaining such solution
as one OF its most important commissions.
Mr.. Benedict asserted that this irresponsl-
bIe mower was one which should not be
granted to any single individual, irrespec-
tive of the particular situation confronting
the city at any given time. He said:
Good men make mistakes; honest men
are deceived at times by circumstances;
the ablcst men are sometimes led as,ray
by their prejudices. and in matter OF such
import and such difficulty We submit 10
voiIr cxcellency that the influence OF mind
rpon mind is an essential safeguard OF
sound judgment. The great city Of New
York cannot afford TO lock up its transit
destiny within the brain of any one indi-
viGual, however upright, however able.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
SENATOR WAGNER IMPROVES

rho condition of Robert +. Wagner DEM
.roti, leader of the State Senate "hp
,,.as operated on Tuesday morning Al :"
,osonh's Hospital. is very favorable a.
,ord,np to the opinion expressed late "''
ntght by Or. Joseph Wiener. VINO was o".
., the operating surgeons DIR. "'ens.
ia however. that the road TO recoss,,r,
sa" SAUL moi he finally reached until i o,T
wos!u n nv, more had passed. No con,pm.
cations Mere looked for he s sddt tan shn the
atol We Tho operatiou very we'll SeNs's,
e ,,e,,irent Democrats of this city ea''ca =
The hospital YESTERDAY!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
AL CAPITOL BIDS REJECTED.

Albany. Sept THE trustees OF public
buildings to-day rejected all bids received
20, the structural steel and iron work.
sIs,e and file roofing, skyghts and sheet
metal work in connection WIN 'he capitol
"in the Interest OF the state
and time" The contract was let
To Callonan g. Prescott on q percentage
basis. the Hrm agreeing To have the work
&C mplcted by December l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-09-08
ecattie's Character Not Perfect.

Nh Gregory finished his argument at u 10
O'clock and I'm carter began for the de-
fence lie said. in part:
There is in your hands. gentlemen OF the
jury. the question of life or death of this
90 0p's saw an bat ITS c6srac f is 6eTfect
There have been disclosed has relations with
Beulah BinlOrd which show that he is not
8 perfect man: but is that phase Of his
character an issue? There is nothing, 1
would indicate trai he is the cold bloodcd
brute who comrpitted this crime.
why didn't The prosecution bring Beu-
lsh Binford here % testify Mr. Carter
asked. 1T is "A well known principle Of law
that II one side has evidence which IL with
holds from the jury IL is a suspicious cir
cumstancc Why did the commonwealth
keep this girl locked mp forty days and
then not permit her 10 testify as to the
things which she alone could tell?"
This case" said Mr. Carter rests on
the assertion Of Paul Beattie that
he bought gun for Henry Beattie
and gave II 10 him four nights before the
homicide. II we can show, as we intend
t., that Paul's testimony is unreliable and
there Is reasonable doubt in your mind.
then. according 10 the judges instruction.
,ou have no case against the prisoner"
Mr. Carter asked. why should the pris-
oner. II he committed this crime, have his
cousin buy shotgun when he could have
mere easily used a pistol, and why had
raul concealed the gun?
lie says added Mr.. Garter that Hen
~ did not tell him to conceal me gun ana
gave him no reason for the purchase ana
o living being saw the gun In The hands
~ Henry Bcattic except Paul who says
go Isn't this one Of the facts that should
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1911-11-17
SEBASTIAN.

E. B. Sembler, of Wabosso, spent
Sunday in town.
Earl Doty has accepted position on
the Felsmere train.
Robert Durham made a short trip to
Font Pierce last week.
Mrs, Earl Doty and little daughter,
Helen, spent last week at Felsmere.
G. B. Martin and Mr.. Doty made a
business trip to Fort Pierce last week
Mrs, Geo. Braddock and children re.
turned last week from visit of sever.
al weeks at Seville. Fla.
Rev. Weaver, of Roseland, preached
a very interesting sermon at the Metho-
dist church Sunday evening.
Some Of the young folks braced the
mosquitoes one night last week and
spent several hours on the ocean beach.
Mrs. Henry Parks and children NOV
ed here from Fellsmere last week and
are occupying one of the DR.. Rose cot
tages.
A party of homeseekers arrived at
Fellsmere Saturday evening. They
spent Sunday afternoon bathing in
Indian river.
Mrs. Rose was suddenly called home
last week on account of the illness of
her father but he died ebefore sh
reached Chicago.
Ducks are very plentiful on the
river now, at almost any time of the
day can be heard the report of the
specimens guns.
Albert Cain has recently purchased
from Hicks and Sembler one of the lots
in the north part of town fronting the
shell road He expects to build res
idence there soon.
Friday afternoon the eighth grade,
at school will hold debate on "Should
the Government Own the Railroad?
Or not" All patrons should attend as
it is sure to be very interesting.
Quite an enjoyable evening was spent
last Friday when the young folks all
gathered at the home of Miss Annie
Groves to find out what the fates had
in store. The house was beautiful de-
corated, the color scheme being pink,
white and green. The early part of
the evening was spent in various for.
telling games then all repaired to
the dining room where delicious re-
freshments were served After supper
music was enjoyed until it came time
to bid their charming hostess good
night and slowly wend their home
ward way.
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CONFESSIONAL CARDS.

OCCASIONAL CARDS.
rrDEslcK L. JENNINGS
LAWYER
.,octice in the State and United
States Courts.
FORT PIERCE, FLA.
floYD 6 FEE
ATroRNEYs-Ar'LAW'
FORT PIERCE, FLA.
GORDON R. BRooME
'cqoRNEY AND COUNSELLOR
bI'o AT-LAW
poOms / and Faber Building
FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA
,. PENNEY
ATTORNEY AT LAW
10, attention given to the manag-
Ns''' ment of estates.
:, Faber Building on Pine Street
rot in the office can be found at
,.ndrv and Penney's clothing store.
''N''' FORT PIERCE, FLA.
kO. NJ. ROBBINS,
,rroRNEY AND COUNSELLOR
Al'o' AT-LAW.
\ ,,octice in State and United States
Courts.
Office at TITusvILLE, FLA.
l. eAVLDEN'
/ ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
IN, nractice in all the Courts of the
!, If Florida and the U. s. Courts.
DELAND AND TITUsvILLE, FLA.
h. E. vANLANDINGHAM. M. D.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
hHee. Upstairs St. Lucie Drug Co.
Office Phone No. 1862
sidence phone 47-2. FORT PIERCE
/ H. GLlDDEN, M. D.
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office
|Is { Stewart Building, Second floor
FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA
c. DITTMAR
NOTARY PUBLIC
| FIRE INSURANCE AGENT
Leading Companies Represented
FORT PIERCE, FLA.
LSwAIN
COUNTY SURVEYOR
Civil Engineer
sb made and lines run reasonable
FORT PIERCE, FLA.
ElAER ROBB
! CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR
B, Farm and Drainage Surveying
Accurately done, also mapping
and plating
FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA
KILLER HALLOWES
CIVIL ENGINEER
Fsation, Drainage, Subdivision and
Land Surveying
WALTON, FLORIDA
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EDEN

Mrs. A. K. Miller spent Saturday in
Fort Pierce shopping.
W. H. Robin; son and family spent
last Sunday with their relatives here.
Mrs. w. H. Hams was highly
appreciated visitor in this place last
Friday.
w. Francis Richards walked from
Fort Pierce to Jensen last Saturday
that is some walk on sandy road.
The children have taken time by the
forelock and are already busy practlc-
ing songs and recitations for Christmas.
Mrs. A. D. Merwin and son, Dumond.
arrived Monday night and is busily en-
gagged in getting her cottage aired and
cleaned.
Miss Barbara Miller left on the Sun
day evening train to take charge OF
her department in the fine new school
at Jupiter.
The Masons of Jensen held lodge
of sorrow in memorum of Charles A.
Robinson, Sunday afternoon, in the
Masonic Hall.
Our housekeepers are busy with the
inevitable fall housekeeping, hoping
the heavy storms are over for this sea
son and that the salt spray from the
bav will cease to cover the windows
for while.
Riverside Drive was gay with passing
vehicles last Sunday. Among the hap
nv automoblists we noticed our very
Good friends the Saegers and Saylors
spinning along as if they had not care
in the world.
Our amatuer fishermen had fine
success on their last trip. each one
landing a fine jew fish. The steaks are
highly esteemed as food. Fried or made
into fish balls with boiled potatoes
they are something fine
Harry and Joe Richards got busy
last Saturday and cleaned the road or
each side up to the church entrance
and cleared away the weeds for quite
a space around the steps, an act which
is much appreciated by the members OF
The Sunday school.
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rvsrv family that has children IS Ia
!, e ht We have Group; invariabIe at gnu sw
1 DE s b I.l HoREHouNp ND. s ~.
RIP is kept in the house. it saves ;a, GO.
nut .s,sr the medicine at any lneo q.
ven, .s ",,v ' Price Csc, soc and sl'0 pei
p pa,M Sold by all druggists
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Look at the name and date slip on
vo,,r paper or wrapper. and If your
subscription is in arrears, kindly send
in the amount at once.
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,ro NJ. ROBBINS,

kEO. NJ. ROBBINS,
,rropNEY AND COUNSELLOR
AT-LAW.
practice in State and United States
Courts.
Office at TITUsvILLE, FLA.
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4 4. GLlDDEN, M. D.
PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
Office
h. { Stewart Building, Second floor
FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA
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D. PENNEY

4 ATTORNEY AT LAW
,,ial attention given to the manag-
e' ment of estates.
n Fabpr Building on Pine Street
~. ~ in the office can be found at
, s.dp and Penney's clothing store.
p''' FORT PIERCE, FLA.