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New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
FIVE BURNED TO DEATH
Family, with Exception OF
Father, Wiped Out at Toronto.

Toronto. Jan. H.-Five people were
burned 10 death and a sixth is in the hos
pital likely to succumb to her injuries, as
the result of one Of the worst nres which
ever took place in Toronto. When the
flames burst out of the windows OF the
house OF Percy Brooks early to-day, an
alarm was promptly turned in. In few
minutes firernen had arrived and were play
ing water on the fire. when maid rom
the house next door rushed out harefooteh
and in her night robe, shouting: For Coos
sake. get the people out"
This was the first intimation the fremeh
had that any one was In the burning house
Heroic efforts were made TO effect rescue
but the warning was too late. MIS-"
Brooks, her three little children ana
Scotch maid named Violet had been over
come by the dense smoke and burned 70
death. Maggie McAlden, a nurse, jumped
from an upstairs window. Though suneT-
ing terrible injuries she is yet living.
The fire is supposed to have started from
a. furnace and was probably smouderins
for hours before discovered. The hous7
was a wood and stucco bungalow, whicn
burned like paper. Percy Brooks, the only
living member Of the family, Is manage
OF Fairbanks Scale Company and u ~
presnnt i'm Chicago on a business trip NJ
is a graduate OF Harvard. His wife VI"
Radcliffe graduate.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
A NEW DANCE IN PARIS
Importation from Argentina Expected
To Be Popular.

Paris. Jan. 13.-The latest Paris ballroom
novelty ia dance from South America
called the Argentine tango" which is ex-
pected to become extremely popular all
over Europe.
The new dance originated In the Argen-
tine and Brazilian public dancing halls. Its
rhythm may best be described as cake
walk played adagio. the combination OF
svncopated time with a slow languorous
air being particularly fascinating.
The dance is made up of seven figures,
the partners taking UP their positions as
for the Boston After few mazurka steps
forward the cavalier reclines backward
while the woman bows The dancers then
take several PAGES sideways in opposite
directions without. however, unclaspins
hands, accompanied with movements OF the
arms in cadence with the music. This is
followed by two-step figure and repeti-
ton Of the first figure. The dance is said
TO be extremely graceful and pretty.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
DINNER FOR Mr.. THOMPSON
Ambassador Bacon Present
Mile. Barray Coming Here.
nv Gable to The Tribune.


Paris. Jan. 2I.-A farewell dinner was
given to-day by sixty friends OF Howard
Thompson, chevalier Of the Legion OF
Honor. who for four years has been the
Paris correspondent here Of The Asso-
ciated Press. Among those present were
Ambassador Bacon. Consul General
Mason. Henry Watterson, Spencer Eddy
and prominent representatives Of Amer'-
can and French diplomacy literature
and Journalism. Mr. and Mrs. Thomp-
son will sail soon for New York.
Among the passengers sailing to-day
on La Savoie is Mile. Barrav. who will
lecture in New York, Boston, Chicago
and Washington on The Evolution OF
the French Drama" Mile Barray de-
livered lecture on Thursday on Mari
vaux at the Lyceum, the leading wom-
ans club i'm Paris. Among the audience
were the Duchesse dues and Mrs.
Mason, wife of the American Consul
General
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
CRANK THREATENS Upton
Sir Thomas Calls Police When
Beggar Produces Razor.

London. Jan. 2l.-Sir Thomas Upton
had an awkward adventure at his cOun-
try place to-day NTH a supposed lunatic
who exhibited razor 10 emphasize a
request for financial assistance, sir
itor and notified the police who took
the man into custody.
Early IN the day Sir Thomas had re-
c4ived telephone message purporting
to come from Scotland Yard headquar-
ters. and asking him to make an ap-
pointment for a detective who wished
70 see him.
Later the alleged detective called, and,
saving that he was In desperate financial
straits and must have help, produced y
razor. Sir Thomas made an excuse TO
leave the room and quickly communi-
Gated with the police.
Sir Thomas said tonight.
1T was the most unpleasant surprise
Of my life A telephone message told
me that Detective Inspector Weldon
would call to see me about some forged
checks that had been passed at the Eus-
ton station a few minutes later the al
legged inspector called and was shown
into the billiard room. He was well
dressed and well spoken. / shook hands
with him and said; How are you, in
spector? He asked: Are you alone"
Then he told me TO sit down. but |
insisted on standing. He said You are
a rich man and must help me.
He whipped out a razor. | went up
10 him and put my hand on his shoulder,
and said: MY dear fellow, don't get ex-
cited. Of course ! shall be pleased to
do anything ! can for YOU He replied,
Thanks, you have saved me from sui
eide
"Thereupon ne threw the razor on the
billiard table / walked to the door.
saving: Excuse me; there's the tele-
phone I will he back in a minute
q slipped out OF the door and sent for
the police When they came ! asked
them to pretend to look ~ the pictures.
They walked about the room admiring
the pictures until they got close, when
they pouncod upon the man and placed
him under arrest
Sir Thomas added that he did not in
tend 10 prosecute. aG II Uag obvious that
the man vas lunstic The priscner
ward at the workhouse.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
ASK j. s. TO ARB|TRATE
Minister to Hayti Wires That Is
Desire Of Republic.
SITUATION REPORTED GRAVE
American Government Will Use
Every Friendly Method to
Prevent Hostilities.

Washington. Jan. 2l.-The good offices
OF the United states government are
being sought by President Simon of
Hayti 10 prevent war between that r'-
public and Santo Domingo. Henry W.
F'urniss. American Minister to Hayu'
has telegraphcd the state Department
that the Uaytian President has OK
pressed desire that the United states
interposc I'm friendly endeavor TO bring
the contendinG parties together on a
peaceful basis.
Hayti has offered to submit the terri
tcrial question to arbitration immedi-
ately. adds Mr. FUrniss, provided both
governments withdraw their troops from
the frontier and that Santo Domingo
suspend all construction work on the
highway which is being built over The
territory in dispute and which is the i'm
mediate cause of the controversy.
The situation Is very grave. says Mr..
Furniss's teleEraphIc dispatch 10 the
State Department. II. Pauleus Sannon,
Minister Of Hayti at Washington, also
reported to the State Department TO-
DAY that his recent advices from Port
au-Prince confirmed the press reports
that the relations between the two re-
publics have reached serious stage.
According to advices TO the State De-
partment. Hayti refuses to consent 10
the further construction Of the hghway
over what she claims as Haytian terri
tory and insists that all operations in
this respect should be suspended until
tho BOUNDARY question has been def
nitrly settled Santo Domingo is build
ing a road from Pedernales 10 Jimani
for the purpose OF guarding its frontier
oeainst smugglers
While no move has yet been made by
the United states. the American govern
ment will use every friendly method 20
prevent hostilities between Hayti and
Santo Domingo IN line with the estab-
lished policy Of seeking TO preserve peace
among the republics of the South. Be
cause Of the peculiar situations in both
countries the attention Of the United
States Is riveted on the island. BY the
treaty with Santo Domingo the collec
ton Of customs for the liquidation Of
that country's foreign debt is under
American supervision. on the other
hand Hayti is endeavoring TO rehs sbili
tate her finances by granting a national
banking concession 10 a French syndi-
cate, with American and French capital
In equal amounts. This syndicate will
supplant the present banking concern
which handles the finances OF the Hay
ttan government War between the two
countries, II is feared, may embarrass,
or at least delay. the consummation OF
the financial reorganization of Hayti.
The United States soon will have a
naval vessel on the scene. The gunboat
Dolphin, destined for service in the West
Indies, arrived at Guantanamo, Cuba,
to-day, and soon will sail for Port au-
Prince.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
GOMEZ PROVIDES FESTIVITIES
Entertaining $50 at His Estate at
Maracay-Other Venezuelan News.

Caracas, Venezuela. Jan 2l-President
Gomez has taken a hundred and fifty
guests. including resident diplomats. mem
nars of the Cabinet ana other high Off
cisls 10 his estate at Maracay for a week
OF festivities. which will include horse
races. bull batting, cock fighting and ex-
cursiOnS
The government has refused 20 make a
contract with an American firm which
wished 10 construct deep-sea channel at
Tie port II Maracaibo.
The national bank project providing for
a central institution at the capital, with
branches i'm the other principal cities, is
likely 10 fail English capital, which was
suurosed 10 be behind the enterprise, has
not been responsive
Senator Alberto Smith left here to-day
for New York and Europe 10 negotiate a
concession FOR the operation Of the national
coal deposits He will probably have a
conference with Philadelphia capitalists.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
RULES FOR WAR OPPOSED
Little Hope Of Ratifying The
Declaration of London. . .
FEAR OF AIDING GERMANY
Debate in Commons Will Defe,,
Acknowledgements OF
Shipping Men.
fBy Gable 70 T7bs Tribun.

London. Jan. 21.-The systematic Az
position 10 the Declaration of LonAo,
respecting the code for an internatjon,,
prize court at The Hague, WIFI prohah,,
prevent its ratification by Great R,,t'
ain. This is the result Of coniereno.
for which the government was respon.
sible. The Liverpool Steamship Osners
Association has supported II. while s,,
chambers Of commerce, four shipping az.
socIations and three powerful marina
insurance societies have opposed II. Tn.
protest received from the Australia,
government against the adoption OF IN.
declaration will probably determine II,
fate. especially as Sir Edward Grey hs,
pledged himself TO allow Parlismen N
debate the subject when the naval prize
bill is introduced.
The Declaration was a compromise 10
which the helligerent rights advocated
by tho naval martinets and the neutral
rights represented by the mercantile ana
shipping bodies were balanced. The op.
ponents Of the declaration now con-
denim It for its neglect 70 prohibit the
conversion ot merchantmen into com.
merce destroyers and for its lack Of
safeguards for the protection Of food
supplies and neutral commerce. The
conference could not agree on the fra.
POINT. and the naval experts were un-
willing 10 restrict belligercnt rights 81.
fectively.
The Declaration cannot he saved II II
be dragged into controversial debate In
the Commons and the government al
lows it's followers TO vote as they please vi
In reality, there ia a general feeling ~
apprehension among the experts that
the Declaration will be more favorable
TO Germany than 10 England in casa ~
war between those powers. since one
viii have neutral base OF supplies In
Holland and the other will be at the
mercy OF commerce destroyers.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
HAYTi MODELLING TROOPS
Soldiers Are fastening to Do
,,,;n;cop porSor

Port-au- Prince. Jan. 21.-Orders for
the mobilization of the troops in the
Department Of ;he North have been is
sued. while Haytian soldiers are hasten
ing TO the Dominican frontier.
The republic is much wrought up,
feeling tina; Hayti will be compelled to
fight out i.s boundary dispute with
Santo Domingo.
II Is reported here that the Dominl-
cans are much veXed at the attitude OF
the Haytian government and that the
Dominican generals on the retired list
have received notice to present them
selves for military duty.
The French and German -.sters are
still working energetically, with the
possibility Of bringing about a peaceful
solution Of the difficulty. The Haytian
government IL is said, + disposed TO
submit tho dispute 10 arbitration.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
PORTUGUESE NAVAL PLANS
Favorable Bids from Both Amer.
lean and English Shipbuilders.

Lisbon, Portugal, Jan. 21.--Sernado
Machaio. Minister Of Foreign Affairs,
announced to-day that favorable bids
from both American and English ship
builders would permit the immediate
reorganization Of the navy.
He added TINT he believed that the re-
cent strikes had only strengthened the
republican institutions. as the strikers
had not abused their newly acquired
rights. Commercially Portugal was IN
an excellent condition. the Minister said,
A modus vivendi would soon be signed
With France and a commercial treaty
VAS being negotiated with Italy.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
OPPOSE ISLANDS LEASE.
United States Said to Desire
That of Galapagos Group.
S15,000,0OO FOR 80 YEARS
Ecuadoran Citizens Against Ac-
ceptance of Proposal as
Unpatriotic.

Guayaquii. Ecuador Jan. 2I.--Presi-
ii dsnt-elect Estrada called together the
more prominent citizens Of this city to-
day and discussed with them en inti-
nation from the United states that the
Galapagos islands might be leased for
a term Of ninety line years for the sum
OF s15 100000.
Those present were unanimous in the
feeling that such proposal should be
rejected. az the acceptance Of il would
be unpatriotic.
President Alfaro is here During his
absence from tho capital Carlos Freile
Ialdumbide is performing the duties OF
the chief ma gistrnte.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
GRoCE AND CANNON PENSIONS
Nicaragua Will Pay Their Relatives
Saws Colonel Mason.

New Orleans. Jan. 2l.- Relatives of Leroy
Cannon, the Harrisburg, Penn, man who,
with Leonard G. Groce, Of Galveston. Tex,
was executed ny order 81 President Ielaya,
will receive a large pension from tho Mica
raguan government. according 10 Colonel
Paul Mason. of New York, who arrived in
this city last night from Nicaragua. Colo
mel Mason received $500 American monSy
and a commission as colonel in tho Mica.
raguan army in recognition Of his services
I, thai country
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
GERMANS . FEAR RATE WAR
Alarmed Over Rumored Differences
Between Canadian and English Lines.

Berlin, Jan. 2l-News DISPATCHES from
Hamburg represent shipping circles there
as alarmed over the prospect Of differ
ences between the Canadian Pacific and
other English lines affecting adversely the
transatlantic shipping pcol and perhaps re-
sulting i'm a rate war.
The Canadian Pachc's cancellation Of all
agreements concerning the Liyerpool-Ca
ada traffic would affect all lines, as re-
ductIon in the passenger rates to Canada
would divert traffic from the ports of the
United States
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
PINo GUERRA TeSTIFlEs.

Havana Jan 2.-Maior General Pine
Guerra made a qualified Identification to-
day OF Captain Ramon Cordoyes, OF the
Rural Guard who is now a prisoner In
Castle Alarcs on the charge of having
taken part in the attempted assassination
OF General Guerra. Guerra said that his
asssiant vas either COrdoyes or a person
closely resembling him
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
A REBEL LEADER KILLED
Fighting Near Batopilas - Federals
Win in Skirmlsh.

Parral. Mexico. Jan. - oVia Fl Paso,
Tex. Jan. 3D.-News reached here to-day
through oficial sources that I'm a brush
between rebels and federals near Batopllas,
IN the mountains south OF here. on Tues
day. Guillermo Baca. leader of rebels in
that district. was shot and fell from mis-
horse. but was carried of by his troopers.
II was reported later that he He'd.
Ten rebel prisoners locked in box car,
with soldiers on guard. left here to-day for
the state peni,entiary in chihuahua pend
ing trial
Rocilla Ranch, Brewster County, Tex,
Jan. 2I.-A band of thirteen rebels was at
tackled 10y fifteen federais south Of here,
across the line. near Boqulles on Thurs
day and one rebel was riddled with bullets
after he had been cut IF from his band
and had surrendered.
Citizens Of the United States on the
Texas side are suffering FOR food, as
frcighters are afraid 10 come in with sup
plies owing to the activity OF the Mexican
outlaws on this side.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
MISSING TORPEDO BOAT FOUND

Copenhagcn, Tpnmark Jan. 2l.-The
newly built torpedo boat Vesta, which left
Kp-lskrona. Sweden, Yesterday, on a trial
trim and was later reported as missing.
was tov.ed into this port to-day. She wa
discovered drifting with her propeller shaft
broken.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
COULDN'T FIND CAUSE OF DEATH

southampton. England, Jan el.-The
corCner's jury. unable 10 determine the
cause II death 10 DAY returned an open
verdict In tho case Of BENJAMIN Blzss, the
"a nA,uralizsd American whosa hody rs5
found in the Gods cn the outskirts Of the
city THURSDAY
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
ROYAL VISIT TO IRELAND
Report That King George and Queen
Mary Will 90 10 Dublin.

Dublin. Jan. 2l.--It is reported here tha'
King George and Queen Mary will make 4
brief visit 10 ireland. probably In July Ut
August They will reside in the wee
Regal Lodge, and will hold q series Of
tartainments. Eel.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
FIGHTING TYPHOID IN MOSCOW,

Moscow, Jan 1.-THE municipality has
appropriated 10000 to combat typhoid, OF
which there are now more than seven hun
dred cases in the city.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
pARlo DEL CASTILLO FREE.

London. Jan. el.--Dario del Castillo who
was detained here last month, charged with
having received cmerslds and diamonds
alleged 20 have hecn stolen from tho GOV
e-rmrut ~ Colombia, was discharged to-
oav. as the evidence in the case did not
res,l here within The time limit of thirty
dsvs provided by treaty
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
SUsSIAN SOLDIER PENSIONS.

ST. Petersburg. Jan. 2l-Thc pension biIi
was submitted to-day 10 the Douma. Ac-
cord'ug To tho degree OF injuries suffered
in war or peace soldiers viii receive from
H5 TO 900 yearly and widows from '2i to
SO yearly. Heretofore war veterans or
their widows received practically no aid
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
SHIPPING QUARANTINE LIFTED.

ConstanfnopIe. Ian. 1.-THE shipping
quarantine against Conttantinople va,
abolished 70 dsv and clean health bills win
Re ,sIcd Since N. outbreak ~ ths no,rs
IN Sertoroer last there have been l.3ls
cases, with I33 deaths
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
FREIoHTeR PISA GROUNDS.

Portland. England, Jan. a.. The Ham
burr American Line steamer Pisa grounded
- DE- N Linn. Eay, nesr hsr-. hyt res
som toved N The trtiyhtsr ras bound
from Bu.nos Ayres for Hamburg.
New-York tribune., 1911-01-22
noeere BANDS srlLL At LARGE

Feking Chins Jan 81 The military IN
s~ryi r-ovinc. is stfll engaged IN tT7'inE 70
c.rtrcl the famine victims who are organ
ised in roDbeI bands.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-10-14
TRIBUTE TO CURTIS
BY GEN. A ]. SAMPSON
He Knew Him We'll and hao
Great Appreciation OF
His Work.

In its issue of October s the 'hlca-
go Record Herald pays tribute to the
late William +. Curtis by publishing
a series of short interviews with men
Of affairs who had known him init
matelv during the activities Of his
life Among them was the following
expression Of General Archibald }.
Sampson of this city who was then
i'm Chicago:
THE death of W. f. Curtis seems
almost a personal loss. for I knew him
for many years His writings were
instructive. true. entertaining. Dur
ing the time | was in the diplomatic
service he gave several columns OF
..write-ups" for the Republic Of Ecu
odor that were most interesting, true
IN life fairly representing that ma
tion in its resources, people and fu-
ture prospects. as is very frequently
not the case He had given me
assurances Of another visit To Phoe-
nix and a "write-up' of the new
state of Arizona. with its climate, SUI
perior to anything else in the United
States; its mines, rich in gold. silver
and copper: its stock and farm re-
sources abundant: it's citizenship, not
SURPASSED by any in our nation
Hundreds of thousands will miss ms
interesting letters"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-10-14
Ibis MAN WELLS


me Only ftlublttN
Who can carry Yavapai county,
That's what the democrats in Judge
Wells home county say about the re-
Gently announced candidate for the
republican gubern3torial nomination.
With due Difference To the other re-
publicans i'm Yavapai. we could have
paid no higher compliment to- the abb
lily. capability. and popularity of
Judge Wells than is embodied in the
voluntary statement of the candidates
political enemies.
The way those democrats up in Va
vapai rally To- the support of Judge
Wells. the way they forget political af-
filiation when they sent him as their
representative To- the constitutional
convention. the knowing manner in
which they smile when asked if they
would support the judge in event he
is nominated. all SAVIOR of victory at
the polls in December and carry a
cheerful message 10 residents Of
Cochise county who have never had
the opportunity Of meeting the recent
entry in the contest for governor.
There are two officially announced
candidates for the republican nominal
ton and the comment above is not to
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-10-14

Turkestan alfalfa seed for sale at
Sturges Hay & Grain Co, 125 East
jefferson St. BIN
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-10-14
YOUNG PICKS GIANTS.

4 pick New York TO beat the Attn
letics on speed. and sped alone
says Cy Young. veteran pitcher OF
the Boston Nationals. who has pitch
cd against both teams. In my opiu-
ion the two leagues are evenly match
ed In short seven game series.
therefore. the team which can press
the greatest amount of speed into a
limited time should be certain win
ners.
Il odn't think the Athletics pitch
ers can keep the Giants off the bases.
and once they get ON neither Thomas
nor Lapp can stop them. ON the de
Tense MathewSon win Dee able 10 work
three games. and viii take care of
all three. leaving only one 10 Doe Won
out of four by his colleagues.
Even allowing the pitchine. field
ing and batting To- size up equally.
the advantage rests with the Giants
with their base running. and SD /
figure them to win"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-10-14
STATESMEN MEET At
THE MURPHY SCHOOL
Lure of the Political Persimmon was
Discussed At a Meeting Held
Last Night.

The democratic hippOdrome, COM
posed exclusively of candidates lor
county offices. appeared at the NUT
nhv school house last night. As usual
= ,,.as a success-the candidates ad-
nit il.
vernon Vaughn, candidate for re-
corder. was one of the performers
last night. He did a monologue stunt
entitled The Lead Pipe Cinch, OF
How II Feels to Look Like SURE
Thing" lii, for
Ae Vaughn has no opposition ior
a., norination. he feels REASONABLY
sura Of winning at the primaries anu
So where the cinch comes in. AS
20 the election, he says that Is 100
far away to talk about. .,.;.o
Hon lanes Johnson, otherwise
,.,a,,.n as Uncle Jimmy" is ever
lastingly convinced he shou'U d
,,or,inated for the state senate anu
he confided that fact to ms pre"'i.,
loss audience. Johnsons piauoiii -
"Rovcott the BARRIERS. I'll.
Iobn T Bone. who is lrreVerei'''S
lii nv his friends T-Bone, because
.t,o,, axnlain. he isn't Porter
- ,,,as also there. Mr.. Bone Is
,i,,,, for assessor, but ne ISM
u,i. any fuss about it. Maybe
10 ,,-isa Int YOU could never con
- nd-and-and-that speecilS9
:, aIIonathic doses are not aosoiu'e''
/ essential. 80. brt he
was only super. lie eNp'''' "
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-10-14
ORDER EASTERN STAR
SUPPORTS MOVEMENT
Favors Public Fairgrounds For the
Children.

The child's playground movement Is
one of such merit that it spreads rap
idly after the attention Of the public
has been called to it, the very mem
ton of il enlisting attention. 1t has
only started in Phoenix but it IS
growing every day. At a meeting OF
the order Of the order of the Eastern
Star. held Thursday evening after a
discussion of the subject which was
introduced by Vernon L. Clark. on
motion of 3. f. Marks the following
resolution was unanimously adopted:
Whereas there has been started IN
this city. a movement to secure pub
lie Fairgrounds for the children; and
Whereas we firmly believe that the
establishment of public Fairgrounds
will result in much good to the young
people Of this city and vicinity;
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved. That
Phoenix Chapter No. 5, Order Of the
Eastern Star. does heartily endorse
said movement and pledges it support
to the same"