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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
SANDMAN BANDITS REVENGE
Threatens to Kill Eight Men and Has
Already Murdered Four.

Rome Feb. 3-According to story pub
lished by the "Messaggero." something very
closely resembling a panic prevails In the
neighborhood OF Vilanova Monteleone, In
the Sandman province of Sassari. In a
little less than two months four inhabitants
OF the town have met violent deaths, and
IL the murderer is able TO carry out his
threat before he is captured Villanova' 8
population will be further diminished by
ten. Recently the body Of landed proprie-
tor named Cosimo Scarpa was discovered
in a field near the town. The unfortunate
man, who had evidently been dead for at
least a week, had been shot, and there was
not the least doubt that he had fallen a
victim to the ferocious outlaw named An
tonic Meloni, who IS known to have sworn
a vendetta against Scarpa and several
other men
In August, 1909, horse belonging to Sal
vatore Scarpa, brother Of Cosimo. was
stolen Inquiry showed that the theft was
committed by Melino who was arrested and
placed on trial. The witnesses against him
included tho Scarpa brothers and half a
dozen other men. Meloni was sentenced to
a years imprisonment. lie duly served his
term and was released But Ire had sworn
to nave his revenge. Every man who had
helped to get him imprisoned should die
one day last November Meloni entered
the Scarpas' dwelling and shot Salvatore.
That same afternoon he killed Giovanni
Piras, who had been one OF the witnesses
against him at the trial. A few days ago
another Of the witnesses, Andrea GaIleri.
was shot, and now comes the discovery OF
the body OF Cosmo Scarpa, bringing the
number OF this bloodthirsty ruttian's VIC
tima IN TO four,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
PAPA" A PARIS SUCCESS
High Praise for a New Play by
De FIerS and De CaiIIavet.
AN OUTLINE OF THE PLOT
Comedy Soon To Be Seen in New
York and London-Opinion
Of a Leading Critic.
by Cable 10 The Tribune. ]

Paris, Feb. 11.-"Papa," a comedy In
three acts by Robert de Flers and De
Caillavet. produced o-night at the Gym
nase Theatre. is the greatest theatrical
success Of the present season. even sur
passing that of The Night Watchman.'
Guetry's light comedy at the Theatre
Michel. 1t is acclaimed as the finest and
most effective play written by these two
dramatists, whose collaboration for the
last ten years has now become as IA
nous as that Of Meilhac and Halevy or
Of Erckmann- Chatrian.
1t Is the story Of an Legitimate son,
Jean. who attains his twentyfourth
year as a country squire in Languedoc
without knowing that his father Is a
brilliant Partisan man Of the world and
diplomatist, the Comte de Larzec. and
that his mother was an accomplished
actress of the Theatre Francais, who
afterward died. De Larzac, admirably
played by Huguenet. suddenly legally
acknowledges and adopts his son Jean.
who thus becomes the Vlcomte de Lar
FAC
The rural squire comes to Paris His
advent In the society Of clubland and
in polished Bohemianism Is as ironical
and sarcastic as was that Of Voltaire's
memorable young Huron. By strange
but natural sequence Of events the young
Rumanian woman, Mile. Georgina, to
whom Jean had become engaged during
his residence I'm Languedoc, inspires
Jeans father, the count, with an affec-
ton which Jean himself IS the first to
divine has ripened into real love. In
fact, Jean, now that he has become a
man like others. loses the romantic
aspect which had originally captivated
Georgina
The Comte de Larzac and Georgina
are married while Jean weds a true
hearted Languedoc girl, who has all the
whom Jean discovers TO be his real
affinity.
This rough outline conveys no idea Of
the delicious irony, humor and poetic
sentiment OF this brilliant comedy. One
OF the characters, that Of a country
priest, Is. in the opinion Of Henri de
Regnier, tho dramatic critic and newly
elected member of the French Academy,
the most effective and most pleasing
presentation Of a priest on the French
stage since the production Of Halevy's
Liable Constantine" in 1888.
Papa" which WAS received with en-
thusiasm seldom seen on a Partisan first
night, has been obtained by Charles
Frohman, and according to present plans
will soon be brought out in New York
and London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
HINT OF NEW GERM VICTIM
Evidence at Pantchenko Trial to
Show Death from Infection.

ST. Petersburg. Feb. 1.-THE proceedings
to-day IN the trial OF Count de Lassy ana
DR.. Pantchenko for the murder OF count
Vassil Bouturlin were not productive Oh
any sensational evidence. Evidence was
presented in an attempt to show that an
other OF Pantchenko's patients had died
from infection due to an unsteriiized
syringe two months previous 10 Bouturlin's
death.
Much OF the time OF the court was given
over to a recital Of incidents in the career
of the defendants. Count Saltykon, a
cousin OF De Iassy. testified that De
Iassy told him last April that General
Routurlin's will left the bulk OF his estate
70 Count Vassili, but De Lassy added that
II the count did not share with his sister
he might get nothing. Saltykofr asked De
I.assy how he was to accomplish this, but
De Lassy did not answer.
De Lassy told the court that he had not
married the daughter OF General Bouturlin
for gain, but he did expect that the gen
eral would invest in his undertakings. The
general. to the amusement of the court, re-
Joined: "A man must be half-witted to do
such a thing"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
TOLERANCE IN PORTUGAL
Minister Costa's Views on Sep
aration and Education.

Lisbon, Feb. l.-Bishop Joseph I.
Hartzell, Of the American Methodist
Episcopal Church, during his recent visit
to Lisbon forwarded to President Taft an
account Of an interview he had with DIT.
Alfonso Costa, Portuguese Minister or
Justice, on the subject Of religion and
education in Portugal and her colonies
A summary Of this report follows:
DR.. Costa asked the Bishop to explain
to the people Of the United States that
the repu blican government Of Portugal
is not anti-religious, but "anti-Jesuit
and anti-reactionary." Portugal, he
said, purposed to give perfect liberty to
all sects-Catholics, Protestants and
Jews. and even to those Of no religious
belief. The legislative assembly, he
said. would be asked to pass law
granting this liberty to all religious or
Plantations, based on tho general respect
for individual liberty. These organiza-
tons would be expected to furnish to
the government their rules and regula-
tons. methods Of work and information
as to how funds would be raised, but in
no case would they be allowed to levy
taxes on the people. All contributions
would be voluntary and there would be
no subvention by the government.
The minister expected to make trip
through the provinces, giving lectures on
separation, so that the measure would
be fully understood by the people before
1t was carried into effect.
IF separation had come" said the
minister within the first months Of the
republic It might have had the appear
ance Of a movement against religion
and the religious spirit; coming now,
separation can only be the dispassionate
consequence Of the principle Of liberty In
religious matters"
Concerning public education. DR.. Costa
and maintained by the government all
religious instruction would be prohibited,
on the ground that the government did
not wish to impose religious beliefs on
any person, but great stress. he said
would be laid on morality and patriotism.
PRIVATE OF cHuICn ScHOoiS, however, SUCH
as the Wesleyan Methodist school at
Oporto, would be authorized, the gov
eminent requiring them to report regu-
larly their school regulations, exact
plans for work, the time set apart for
religious instruction and proof that chill
dren were neither forced to enter the
schools nor that parents were coerced to
send their children there as against pub
lie schools. This same programme, the
minister added, would be carried out in
the colonies.
Bishop Hartzell said he made plea TO
DR.. Costa for the millions Of Africans
under the Portuguese flag who scarcely
have been touched by Christian in
fiuences.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
SOCIETY, THEATRES, ART
Pre-Coronation Season Opening
Rapidly in English Capital.
THE PLANS OF ROYALTY
Fewer Bridge Whist Parties
Sales Of Works of Art
Visitors to America.
lMarconigram 10 The Tribune

London Feb 1.-THE King and
Queen will probably be at Windsor for
Easter and Whitsuntide and will go to
Edinburgh from Dublin in the middle OF
July. They will be at Balmoral in Au-
gust and September, and will return to
London in October to prepare for the
Journey to India. The unwilling OF the
Victoria memorial will fall within what
the clergy describe as the coronation
octave, and the ambassadors and colonial
premlers will be present
The pre- coronation season has opened
with unwonted vivacity. There are many
big dinners I'm addition TO those of the
Speaker, Lord Charles Beresford and
Lady Granard, and there has been
large dance in fancy dress.
Dances for young people are coming
early, as the coronation season will be
overcrowded with great functions. Lady
Radnors dance next week Will approach
the dignity of a ball.
Mrs William Phillips is giving house
warming reception at her new residence.
The decline OF bridge parties and teas
is one OF the features of Mayfair 1t
is attributed to the disfavor with which
incessant card play at town and coun-
try houses is regarded by the King and
Queen.
Among to-day's travellers for America
are John w. Garrett, secretary OF the
American Embassy at Rome: Lady
Sarah Wilson and Sir William Young.
Mrs. CORVALLIS West has also engaged
passage for New York.
+. tombstone Porter, who occupied i'm
portant posts In South Africa before and
during the Boer war. is sailing to-day
on the Laurentic for a Journey to Flor
ida.
Leo Trevor's Little Cinderella was
transferred from a matinee to an even
ing play to-day at the Playhouse, great
" TO the delight Of a large audience.
which heartily enjoyed Cyril Maudes
eccentric comedy, especially when he
sang the lyrics with impetuous zest
There were crowded receptions to-day
at private views at the Leicester and
Goupil galleries. Among the best works
exhibited were James Aumoniers
glimpses Of the commons and towns OF
the south counties; Hugh Norris's water
colors. with subjects from the painter s
garden; Horace Mann Livenss barnyard
idyls. and William B. Ranken's palatial
interiors.
Christies sales are beginning, with
Lord Verulam's surplus champagne and
the late Sir John Evans's silver plate and
curiosities. and three collections of old
masters were ratified off to-day at fair
prices when the works were not obvious
copies.
Among the best were the Italian Ma
donnas and Flemish pictures belonging
TO Sir John Gray Hill, the eminent So
licitor and traveller, who has house on
the Mount of Olives as well as a fine
residence at Birkenhead. Fair examples
of Romney. Constable, Bennington and
C,rome divided interest with chalk
drawing by Rossetu and charming
nicture Of three saints by Burne Jones.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
OFFER REWARD FOR WOLFE
Director of American Academy
at Rome to Give $500.

Rome. Feb. 11.-Unusual interest mas
been excited IN the mystery surrounding
the disappearance Of Henry Lawrence
Wolfe. of New York. the STUDENT OF
uaintine at the American ACADEMY VINO
has not been seen by his friends since
Monday. The newspapers are actively
aiding the search by extended publicity.
To-day Frederick Crowninsnieid' d'-
rector Of the academy, offered reward
Of 5000 for the discovery OF Woife' dead
or alive Mr.. Crowninshield has ex-
amined the academy records, In which
he finds that the missing man was
twenty-nine years old. The room "hich
he occupied has been thoroughly
searched, but yielded no clew. beyond
indicating that the occupant when he
left the place intended to return soon
Apparently he took no baggage or CLOTH
ing other than what he wore. lie was
a,e..ea &, his working clothes when last
seen.
The police are making close inquiry
among the women Of the city VINO are
employed as models. They nave learned
that the missing artist took tramp IN
the country on Monday with Richard
Smith. OF New York, a student OF archi-
lecture at the academy. when they
separated Wolfe said that he was going
TO the Church Of Santa Maria to ex-
anime a painting which he desired to
conv II Is not known whether or not he
carried out this plan.
From intimates 1t is learned that
Wolfe was Of delicate constitution,
and that in his earlier life he SUFFERED
with heart trouble. These friends are
inclined to believe he succumbed TO an
attack Of heart failure while In some
out Of the way place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
ROMAN VILLA FOUND AT P0LA
Excavations Show Building Of Pom
peiian Style in Austrian Town.

Vienna, Feb. 3.-Excavations which have
been carried on at Pola have led 10 tn~
discovery of fine specimen OF Romsn
villa, similar in style 10 those OF PompsI
The walls OF the peristyle are in part ss'
standing TO height OF over ten feet. deco
rated with paintings in the so-called a.
chitectural style. In the middle OF an or
namental mosaic floor is a medallion ror
traying two peacocks on the edge OF
fountain basin: another mosaic floor repre-
sents a dog chasing a hare.
This Is the finest specimen Of domsstic
Roman architecture so far discovered y
Pola. but this Istrian city has always bees
well known 10 archGOlogists by reason OF
its fine amphitheatre and the complets.
though small, Roman temple which STANDS
In tho middle OF the town
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
THE GEAR RECEIVES MIR. M BEE
Efforts Being Made to Bring the Rus
sian Churches Together.

ST. Petersburg, Feb. 1.-THE Emperor to-
day gave an audience 70 Silas McBee, OF
New York, who Is making n tour with
John r. Mott, general secretary OF the
Worlds Student Christian Federation. The
audience lasted nearly an hour, and the
conversation had 10 do with better under
standing between the churches, which
would lead to closer ties and common
action. The desirability OF closer inter
course between Russia and the United
States also was discussed.
Mr.. McBee will have conferences with
Premier Stolypin, the Metropoltans An
tony and Vladimir, S. M. Loukianoff. chief
procurator Of the Holy Synod. and Peter
Iswolsky. ex-procurator. All have Endorsed
the movement to bring the churches to-
gether
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
RUSSIA RECALLS TROOPS
Evacuating Persia, Trusting in
the New Regent.

st. Petersburg. Feb. 1.-THE "Novoe
Vremya" announces that Russia will re-
call her troops from Kasbin. Persia
These consist OF a battalion Of sharp
shooters. five sotnias OF Cossacks,
command OF sappers, four machine guns
and field battery. This action Is In
tended as a mark OF confidence In the
new Regent Of Persia, Nasr-el-M uik'
who was recently elected in succession
IN Azad 81 Mulk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
MANUEL GETS TREASURY BONDS
Portuguese Government Also Allows
Him Braganza Revenues.

Paris, Feb. 1.-THE Portuguese Charge
d'Affaires gave to the press to-day copies
Of q dispatch received from Bernado Ma
chado, the Minister OF Foreign Affairs al
Lisbon. stating that. despite the fact that
the republic considered the royal debts to
the country still unpaid, the government
had ratified the action Of Manueps agent
at Lisbon in turning over to the deposed
monarch $4,000 in treasury bonds
The government is also permitting the ad-
ministrator Of the property Of the House of
Braganza in Portugal to send the revenues
TO the former King.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
REPUBLICAN LEADER SHOT AT
Three Arrests Follow Attempt at
Assassination in Spain.

Saradell. Spain, Feb. 1l.--An unsuccess-
ful attempt on the life Of Alexandra Ler-
roux. deputy. and chief Of the Republicans
In Barcelona was made last night
lerroux was on his way 20 the meeting
hall Of the Republicans when fiye revolver
shots were fired on him from a group Of
men on the sidewalk. lie was not hit
Three arrests were made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
COUPLE 70 YEARS MARRIED
Canadians Congratulated by Earl Grey
and Sir Wilfrid Laurier.

Truro. n. g., Feb. 11.-While Mr.. and Mrs.
William Dunlap. OF Middle Stewacke. were
celebrating the SEVENTEEN anniversary OF
their wedding yesterday they received mes
sases OF congratulntion from Earl Grey.
Governor General OF Canada Countess
GREY. the Premier. Sir Wllfrid Laurler. and
yarious other persons high in Canadian Of
fetal life.
Tho couple received many calls from
neighbors during the day. The excellent
health OF both was the subject OF general
remark. At the time OF their marriage In
Stewacke Mr.. Dunlap was twenty-six years
old and Mrs. Dunlap twenty-five
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
EMPEROR GIVES POOR $75O,OO0
Japans Ruler Urges Adapting Gov
ernment's Policy to New Conditions.

Toxic. Feb lin rescript issued to-day
the Emperor directs attention to the I'M
portance OF adapting the government
policy to the changed economic conditions
of the times. and announces the Gift OF
$4,000 for the relief of tho poor who are
unable otherwise to receive adequate medi-
cal attention,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
RENEWS ATTACK
Editor Purposes to Try Libel
Case in His Own Way.

Paris, Feb. 1.-THE Mberator" made
its appearance again to-day. Edward H.
James, the editor, in an eight-column
review of the trial Of Edward F. Myths.
ditious libel. says he purposes hereafter
to try the case in his own time and in his
own way. He publishes anonymous let
tiers averring that a Catholic priest per-
formed the alleged morganatic marriage
of King George.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
ZEPPELIN AIRSHIP ORDERED
German War Office Shows Continued
Confidence in the Count.

Berlin, Feb. 1.-THE German War Of
fee has shown its continued confidence in
Count Zeppelin's inventive and constructive
ability by ordering from him another dirigi-
ole balloon for use in the army. The pro-
jected airship will be smaller than the
Deutschland, which came TO grief In Teute-
burg forest last June, but the motors and
the power will be the same -Four OF Yep
pelin's airships have met disaster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
PORTUGUESE CAPTAIN BUSTED
Army officer Accused of Inciting Sol
diers to Revolt to Restore Monarchy.

Lisbon. Feb. ia sensation was caused
to-day by the dismissal from the service Of
CAPTAIN Fonseca OF the 10th Regiment
Of Infantry, stationed at Braganza. He is
charged with melting the soldiers 10 re-
volt in favor Of the restoration OF the mon
archy.
A student at the University OF Coimbra
has been arrested for distributing mon
archistio literature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
MGR. KENNEDY RETURNS TO ROME

The Right Rev. Thomas +. Kennedy. rec
tor Of the American College at Rome. sailed
for Liverpool yesterday on the White Star
liner Baltic. A large party of priests was
at the steamer 10 bid him goodby. lie
said 1t was part OF his duty as rector OF
the college to present American travellers
to the Pope, that the presentations were
always pleasant for him and that he found
the meetings between Americans and the
Holy Eaiher most Interesting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
woRKMEN INJURED AT BRUSSELS

Brussels, Feb 1l.-Four workmen en-
gaRsd in demolishing the Hall OF Agri-
culture at the exposition grounds to-day
we're caught under a piece OF falling
framework None was killed. but one was
seriously injured. The mishap gave rise TO
reports of q considerable loss OF life among
the norkmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
CONSUL GENERAL MURDERED
Body of Russian Official at 1spa-
han Found in a Well.

Teheran. Persia, Feb. 1.-THE body OF
T. Bogojavlensky. Russian Consul Gen
eral at Ispahan since 1908, was found in
well on the grounds Of the consulate
to-day. The official had been drowned.
and foul play is suggested, though there
IS no evidence of q crime
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
HAYTI MAY PURCHASE WARsHlP.

Kingston. Jamaica. Feb 11.-Newspapers
here publish report that the Haytan
government is negotiating with tie Royal
Mail Steam Packet Company for the pur-
chase Of the coastng steamer Arno and
that the vessel will be converted into
warshp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
THE TRIBUNE'S FOREIGN NEWS
hose accorded the same class Of Canadian

those accorded the same class of Canadian
goods
II now appears that Mr. Asquith meant
just the contrary. and said that 1t was pos
sible, indeed quite probable, that the
American Interpretation OF the favored ma
ton clause OF the Anglo-American treaty
would be that British goods were not en-
titled to enter the American market on the
same favored terms as those accorded to
Canada under the reciprocity agreement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
AMERICAN BROWNS IN HONDURAS.

Puerto CorteZ Honduras, Feb. ll.-Dr. A,
II. Bumpus, "A dentist. Of Ceiba, Honduras
and formerly a resident Of Boston, was
drowned on Thursday while fishing ia the
Colorado River near Celia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
REiCHsBANK REDUCES RATE.

Berlin, Feb. IA further reduction IN
the rate Of discount ny the Reichsbank T.
expected on Tuesday. The rate was lowered
from to a. per cent last Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12
GEN. FOUCHARD LEAVES BERLIN
Haytian Minister to Germany Said to
Desire Presidency.

Kingston. Jamaica, Feb. lit is report
ed here that General Callisthene Fouchard,
the Haytian Minister TO Germany, has
left Berlin. and is now on his way TO this
port 1t is said that General Fouchard is
an aspirant TO the Presidency and wishes
10 be near the BLACK Republic" in case the
rebels succeed in getting the upper hand.
General Fouchard was appointed chief
executive Of the army by President Simon
in 1908, and was named as Minister TO Ber-
lin on January 26. 1909. II General Fou-
chard abandons his post he will be follow
ing the example Of General Antenor Firmin,
the Haytian Minister to Great Britain. Cen
eral Frmin left England without permits
sion last December and sailed for Port
au- Prince. It was said that he was about
TO promote a revolutionary movement and
he was not permitted to land on Haytian
soil. He is now in San Juan. Porto Rico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-12

London, Feb. 1.-THE official record OF
the Parliamentary debate on the OPPOSE
tion's amendment 10 the address in reply
10 the speech from the throne urging fiscal
reform, with special reference 10 the reel
procity agreement between the United
atates and Canada. reveals that In one in
stance Premier Asquith was misquoted In
the press accounts.
In the previously published reports the
premier WAS made 10 say, ut IS quite
.,ohsh,e that the United States VIII say
III ss matter Of treaty right British
goods will he entitled to enter inc amer
can market on the same favored 'eF"s do