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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
AGAIN DEFlEs NIAGARA
CAPTAIN klaus Larsen Makes Second
Trip Through nsptds.

Niagara Fails. N. Y, October 29.-
captain Klaus larsen, OF Detroit to-
uay MADE his second Niagara River
Trip IN motorboat from the cataract
~ lewiston. He completed the six
mile trip through the turbulent water
In twenty-five minutes, coming through
without scratch. Larsen says he is
through with Niagara adventure, but
next year Will make trip across the
Atlantic In his boat, The Niagara.
larsen started from the Canadian
Maid OF the Mist dock at leo o.clock
and swept under the lower steel arch
bridge five minutes later. Coming into
SWIFT drift. where the river breaks
from tne calm upper reach to the
rapios, ne yeered towards the Canadian
SIDE. The boat rode the smaller waves
without a tremor. but caught bv tbs
herce current about the midway Of the
rapids, she was hurled up and almost
clear or the mountains of water. Once
the craft was sideswiped ana almost
keeied over by comber The rapids
TIP TOOK hardly more than minute.
AS the Niagara entered the wh,rlpooI
Larsen kept toward the American side
OF tie pool, but he was caught In a
closs-current and was almost drawn
itlo the vortex. Only the hardest kind
OF work with the tiller prevented
trouble.
once clear of the whirlpool Larsen
neaaed upstream in order to put things
snipshape for the final test in tho
Devils Hole Rapids e"o
ne was badly bufeted In the lower
aupios. but managed to hold course
.,,o, se 10 me G oadian side. and at PA
STOCK passA. under the suspension
oiioge at LIZ :ston. He had made the
five miles between the bridges in nina'
teen minutes. - H''ie-
larsen made his frs, trip through
september Is. 1910. The Niagara the
ooat he used to-day. is fifteen feet
. 1s hfe feet six inches beam. and
-FOUR feet deep. The engine is four
hhorsepo~er. About 700 pounds OF sand
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
stricken with a,,ndn...

Lat9 one afternoon, twenty-five
years ago. Joseph Pulitzer. then but
forty-two years old. was leaning ON
the rail of u yacht as the boat was
standing out OF the Bosporus and into
the Black Sea looking toward the set
ting Jun through eyes which for years
had been strained.
Has the sun set SO soon?" M.
Pulitzer asked suddenly of his scores
tary
Not quite, Mr.. Pulitzer" was the
answer.
Yes. 1t has" the editor insisted. ut
has for me-"
Up to that moment Mr. Pulitzer had
been able vaguely to distinguish va.
rious objects before him, although
each day the persistent haze before
him had been growing thicker. Now
ne was able only to tell vaguely day-
light from night. And for the past
twenty years-almost up to the mo-
ment of his death--he had been In
constant touch with the morning and
evening editions of the New YORK.
World and his Post-Dispatch. ~ *
Louis, personally during HIS short
ard infrequent visits to Manhattan
and by telegraph or cable while cruI..
Ing here and abroad on his yacht.
although throughout this past two de.
ca .es he had been blind.
Mr. Pulitzer's father was Hun
sarian Jew. his mother Catholic. He.
was born at Budapest, on April 10.
1877. During his childhood In Hun,
gary. he received some instruction
from a private tutor, which was tina
sum total OF his schooling. Forty
seven years ago he landed at Boston a
tall, lean emigrant over six feet in
height and came to New York with
9 20-franc piece as his sole belong.
ing.
AZ ths time OF his death his wealth
is estimated az more than 100000, 900.
Served In Civil War
Two OF his mothers hrothers had
been officers In the Austrian army, ana
one OF them had fought under Maxi
milan In Mexico. Not long hefors
young pulitzer decided to emlgrats
to America he had run away from
home to Paris to enlist In the Legion
stranger, but was rejected becaura
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
DRAWS PISTOL, is KILLED
Farmer Had Threatened 10 shoe.
Driver of AntnmnhII.


Driver of AutomobiIe.
charlotte. n. c., October 2s-aa.
cause ne allowed his prejudice aeainst
autoihooiies to carry him to the er-
.eht OF drawing a pistol on a passing
car TINS evening, Sam whittier. a
wealthy Cleveland county farmer. lost
mis- life Facing the drawn weanon
~ Whither's hand. and believing that
ne intended carrying GU, his threat.
Lucius Randall a prominent CARNEY
q CD business man, shot Whittier
Twice killing him Instantly. The
tragedy occurred two miles from
sheioy. In Cleveland county.
Randall. who is g native Of c,eve-
land. made the trip to North Carolina
to-day to visit relatives. On a public
road he met Whittier in a buggy
The latter alighted and, drawing a
pistol, approached RandaIl's machine
ana announced that he was going to
XIII him Randall pleaded with him.
but as he continued 10 approach. re-
iterating mis- threat. Randall drew his
own weapon and put two bullets In
the farmers head. He then surren-
dered TO the sheriff. The men were
not acquainted, and whither's we'll
known antipathy to the invasion of
The automobile is the accepted theory
In accounting for his action He was
unmarried and OF large means. RAN
dali is prominent in Ganney's bust
ness alnd social circles.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
ROME IS IMPRESSED
Deeply Intcrerted by Creation OF Three
CnrdInaln in AmerIca.

Deeply lntcrcntcd by Creation of Three
Cardinals I'm America.
Rome1 october 29.-The creation OF
three American cardinals has aroused
intense interest In Rome. The fixing
Oh tne date for holding the consistory
and the naming of fourteen other car
annals have been overshadowed by Che
announcement of the honors which are
to go to the United States. Warmest
congratulations have been pouring
into the Vatican all day, many of them
directed personally to Cardinal Merry
del Val, bite papal secretary of state
The distinction conferred upon Amer
lea Is the highest in the history of
the church. considering that that coun-
try until 1905 was still q missionary
country In the eyes OF the Vatican.
and under the Jurisdiction of the con-
greSation OF the propaganda.
In the present instance. 1t Is stated,
the Pope has decided to elevate three
American prelates to the cardinalate in
accordance with his oft-repeated as
sertion that h, desired to show the
great apprecia ton he has for the in
flu,nce Of America and the enlighten-
ment OF the episcopacy there.
Rome. the organ of Engllsh-speak-
Ing Catholics, commenting upon the
consistory, says: THE United states
VIII have greater reasons than other
countries Tor gladness, as j. assumes
finally In the senate of the universal
church that important place to which
1t Is entitled by reason Of the wonder
full expansion of the church within Its
limits
Cardinal Vincenzo vannutellI ex-
pressed himself to-day a. delighted
with the Pope's decision. Cardinal Van
nutelli In 1910 visited the United
States. and on his return to Rome
made eulogistic report to the Pope
with reference to The condition OF
Catholicism In America and the ex-
traordinary influence and prestige OF
the archbishops there. He urged the
necessity Of giving the great republic
an adequate representation In the
sacred college.
To add soiemnity to the honor con
ferred upon America. the Pope, instead
OF having the now cardinals come here
for the consistory In November, will
send them the red biretta by special
delegations, eac'. composed of mon
signor among the papal and private
chamberlains, accompanied by a noble
guard. The new cardinals later wild
come to Rome to receive the red hat
from the hands OF the Pope, in con-
slstory to be held early in 1912.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
ENTERTAINING FLEET
New York This Week Host to 10000
Bluejnckets.


New York. October 2s.-News.Y ork
has prepared to entertain for three
days this week 10000 blue Jackets on
102 war vessels of the Atlantic fleet
ordered hither for participat ion in the
most ambitious mobilization of hgl =
ing craft ever undertaken in this coun-
try. In. command Of Admiral
ships of the Atlantic squadron began
steaming toward New York Harbor
last week. and twenty-four vessels
of the Pacific squadron are due at Los
Angeles for the West coast naval
dc ,onstration there. One hundred and
twenty six In all, they will remain
at anchor from to-day until Thursday:
Their Will be two nights of ilIumina-
ton, and Jack ashore will have per-
haps the greatest land fete OF his
Career. The number of men due ut
New York alone surpasses the strength
OF Skaters army in Cuba. but even
then 1t is the opinion in navy circles
that some of the vessels will be short
handed. It is hoped. however. by
emergency measure to meet demands
Early last week the only three bat
tleships in the Brooklyn Navy Yard
the dreadnoughts Utah. Delaware and
Florida--were groomed for the display,
wired for the special illumiDations
harbor mouth and up into North
River. The presidential yacht May
flower. also at the navy yard. has
been prepared for the parade and will
bob alongside the great battleships,
although President Taft. according to
his latest plans. Will not return from
the West In time to review the ships
Many Miles OF Ships.
Arrangements here call for FIVE, and
perhaps seven miles of ships. great
and small. forming four lines in the
Hudson River from West Fifty seventh
Street to Fort Washington, or above.
The battleships will be 400 yards apart,
destroyers 300. smaller torpedo boats
and other craft 200. In order that
they may be displayed to the best ad-
vantage 1t was arranged to have the
8 bmarine anchored nearest the New
YorI: shore. Next In line come the
battleships. and. IN the third and
fourth columns. nearest New Jersey.
the destroyers and torpedo boats
$50, long line OF 1o2 vessels, twen-
ty-fo:r of them battleships. compris.
Ing the Flower of the Atlantic fleet,
will have an aggregate tonnage OF
5772S5 and Off Los Angeles TO twen-
ty-four warships will have a tonnage
-T (Contfnued on Third Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
TWO DROWNED IN AUTO

Father and Son Carried Into Canal
With Car.
Eas.on. Pa, October 29.--Frank Was
ser. hfty-five years old, and his young
son, OF Hellertown, were drowned last
night in the Delaware Canal a mile
above here, when their automobile went
over an embankment. Their bodies
have not been recovered.
Mr.. Wasser turned to the side of the
road to pass wagon. The wheels
slipped over the turf alongside the
road, and the car crashed through a
guard rail and went down ten foot
embankment into the water.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
I amous Blind Journalist.
Dies Aboard Ills
Yacht.
HE HAL BEEN ILL
S E V Ek AL DAYS
Owner of New York World and
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, He
Was Commanding Figure in
Modern Journalism-Came
to This Country a Fen
niless Immigrant.

Charleston, s. c., October as.-
Joseph Pulitzer. proprietor Of tho
New York World and the st. Louis
fost -Dispatch, and one of the most
commanding figures in modern iour
nalism. died at l:4o o'clock to.sav
aboard his yacht the Liberty. IN
charleston harbor. The Immediate
cause of Mr.. Pulitzer's death was henri
failure. He had been in i'll health for
several days, but until a few hours
oetorc the end none of those around
MN nm realized the gravity of his con-
dition. The change for the worso
came about o'clock this morning.
when he suffered an attack OF sevass
pain. BY daylight he appeared TO be
better and fell asleep shortly after
io'oo. he awoke at 1 o'clock. con
planned OF pain In his heart. fell into
iaint and expired at 1:4O o'clock.
Mrs' Pulitzer, who had been sent
Tor. arrived from New York TO-DAY,
ana reached the yacht shortly before
her husband died. She was at his 1be5
side when the end came, as also waa
MS youngest son, Herbert, who had
peen cruising with his father during
the present trip.
Mr.. Pulitzer's body will be taken 10
New York at 1880 O'clock to-morro,v
evening. special arrangements having
oeen made to-day for the transportn-
uon OF the body The funeral vii, be
held at Woodlawn Cemetery. IN Ne.s
York. proba bly, towards the end OF tha
week. AIR. Pulitzer's son. Joseph. ia
I now on his way from st. Louis with
ms Wlfe. One of his daughters viii
| come from Florida, Ralph pulitzer
the eldest son. is on his way To
charleston. and will meet tho tram
| en- route. 49,
Mind Remains Clear.
UP to an hour and half before his
death Mr. Puiitzers mind remained
perfectly clear. His German secretary
had been reading to him IN account of
tho reign of Louis XI. OF France. in
whose career Dir. Pulitzer always had
taken the liveliest interest AS the
secretary neared the end of his chan
ter and came to the death of the
French King, Mr. Pulitzer said to hin,.g
"Leise ganz ieise," softly. sort,v,: '
These We're the last words when na
spoke on earth. no.
Some members of Mr. pulitzer,a
party VIII SO North tomorrow on the
train with Mrs. Pulitzer. Herbert
Pulitzer and the body of the dead
journalist. The other members OF the
party VIII remain on the yacht, which
PROBABLY Will set sail for New York
Tomorrow.
Mr.. pulitzer's yacht had been in
Charleston tarbor for six days. Shs
was on her way to Jekyl Island. near
brunswick. Ca. where Mr.. Pulitzer
owned u summer home.
There had also been some talk of
taking cruise to the West Indies,
and but for the fact that tho yacht
was detained in port by the threatened (
West Indian hurricane Mr.. pulitzers
death would probably have come upon
the high seas. He was attended dur
ing the illness that resulted in his
death by DR.. Robert Wilson, OF
Charleston. and by DR.. Guthmann, his
yacht physician.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
KILLED IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Girl Loses Life and sister Receives
Entail Injurfea

Wilkesharre. Pa. October 29-In an
automobile accident on the Buttonwood
Road, three miles south OF this city.
last night. Miss Gene Mcdowell. aged
eighteen, daughter of t. C. Mcdowell.
division freight agent OF the Lehign
Valley Railroad In this city, was so
badly crushed that she died half an
hour later III a hospital.
Her sister, Jessie. sixteen years old.
was fatally injured. She had leg
broken and was hurt internally. Will
liam Broa dhead. the owner OF the au-
tomobile, sustained severe decorations.
The autoing party was going at "a
good rate OF speed. when control OF the
steering gear was lost and the ma
chine ran into a ditch and was over
turned.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
HITS EDUCATIONAL FADs
New School Head Opposes Overload
fnE Curricuium,

Z Trenton, N. j.. October 2s.-Educa-
tional fads were given q blow Object
from the shoulder by DR.. Calvin NJ.
Kendall. State Commissioner of Edu-
cation. in an address hers yesterday,
his first public speech since the as
sumption of his Office.
He declared that building orna-
mental schoolhouses, while "econo-
MIXING in school teachers was treat
ing the children unjustly. He also
condemned the tendency to, overload
the curriculum, and said that 1t would
be better to teach fewer subjects and
teach them we'll than to try to cram
a lot OF useless things into the brains
OF pupils, a.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
Attorney General Holds
That Governor Cannot
Order Investigation.
WILL NOW APPEAL
10 LEGISL AIUKh.
Or. Darlington Intirnates That
Inquiry Will Be of Little
Value, Inasmuch as Delay
May Result in LOSS or Sup
preston of Evidence.
Text of Opinion.

According to an opinion by Attor-
ney-General Samuel w. Williams, Gov
crnor Mann and the State Board of
CHARITIES and Corrections have no
power TO order an investigation into
penitentiary affairs, az requested by
DIR. Charles v. Darlington, penitenti-
AIRY surgeon. who was recently de-
feated by DR.. Herbert Mann. the Gov
ernor's nephew. The Attorney Gem
eral goes deeply into the statutes to
show that tho right 20 order the in
quiry is beyond the Governor and the
board. and because of this ruling it
was announced yesterday that the
General Assembly would be asked to
turn on the light that the public
might be informed as to actual con-
ditions In view OF conflicting state
ments and sensational charges
In statement given out last night,
Dr. Darlington intimated that this be-
lated inquiry might prove OF little
value. inasmuch as the delay may re-
suit in the loss o: suppression of evil
dence."
DR.. Darlington received yesterday
the following letter from Governor
Mann. along with copy of the Attor-
ney-Generai's opinion:
Governor Mann's Letter.
October %. 1911.
~ NuuFieS v. CaTTlugtOH. RlChnOn5,
W.:
Dear sir.-I have just received the
oninioa of the Attorney General in
regard 10 the investigation asked for
by You OF the Penitentiary Board be-
cause OF the following statement made
by four members OF that board: Had
The conditions OF the penitentiary been
a. erent we would certainly have
'oted 10 retain the present surgeon,
but knowing the conditions as we do.
we believe that the best interests OF
the penttentiary demand n change"
inclose couy OF the opinion, from
which you will see that have no
power to order. or the Board OF Chari-
lies and Correction to make. che in
vestigation asked for by you I will,
however. transmit your letter along
" that of the Penitentiary Board
asking for an investigation. to the
next General Assembly OF Virginia.
Respectfully,
wA. HODGES MANN.
Governor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
RODGERS AT Ell PAso
Aviator Greeted by Big Crowd on Ar.
rival from Fort Worth.

rNHI Tom Fort Worth.
Ell Paso. Texas. October 2s.-Aviator
c. p. Rodgers arrived here at 3:16
o'clock this afternoon, after flight
from Fort Hancock. where he was
forced to make two attempts before
he could Eet under way against the
heavy heydwind.
A big crowd was at Washington Park
TO greet him. After dying over the
wireless towers, he descended to within
100 yards of the ground and circled
the race track. He then dipped to the
ground alongside his special train. and
escaped the crowd by going to the city.
He Will leave Monday for Tucson. en-
route to the Pacific coast His trip
from Fort Hancock was without incl
dent. he says. and with the exception
OF the choppy wind the going was
good
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30

NOTICE.
On and after November 1st 1911, South
EN- Railway Passenger. Ticket and Freight
Office Will be located at oo1 q. Main street
tAutuai BuiIding), instead OF 900 p. Main
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-10-30
SQUADRON lis surprized.

Hankow. via Wuhu. October ga
The revolutionists on Friday night
planted battery on the river bank
below Wu-Chans AT daybreak they
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CONTINUED on Seventh Page.5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
The Knit Underwear Dept.
for Men, Women, Children

says the weather no longer seems unseason-
able for them since the May Carnival began
at McCabe's. Many are buying whole sea
sons supply at the DISCOUNTS, 10. 20 AND
SO 1-3 PER CENT.
Men are more than ordinarily interested
in this sale, because mems furnishings, mems
shirts, collars, ties and socks feel the weight
of the discount.
Men figure carefully as well as the women
do and fully appreciate the nice savings 10
TO 33 1-3 PER CENT to be had merely for
the coming
A man said day or two ago "My cigars
won't cost me cent for about two months.
Bought my spring furnishings, rather
enough shirts, collars and ties for year and
saved enough to smoke McCabe's for two
months" Which shows that man knows
a good thing, too.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
DISCHARGED men
ARE REINSTATED
@. O. Wilson and A. W. John
SON, Arsenal Employees,
Favored In Ruling.
ORDER FROM WASHINGTON
thief OF Ordnance Directs Return to
Places through the Acting
Commandment.

Major Samuel Hof, acting comman-
dant at Rock Island arsenal has re-
ceived from General Crozier, chief Of
ordnance, an order directing the rein
statement Of c. c. Wilson and A. W.
johnson, of this city, both Of whom
were dismissed as employees in the
government shops for their having par
ticipated as candidates IN the April
commission primary here. Mr.. VIII
son and Mr.. Johnson have been ad-
vised of the ruling By the chief Of
ordnance and Informed that they may
return TO their old places in the ma
chine shop at the arsenal Mr.. VIII
son, In the interim. has been appoint
ed superintendent of waterworks in
this city, and Of course will not re-
turn to the government service.
CARRY CASE UP.
Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Johnson insist
ed that an injustice had been done
them at the arsenal, and their case
was carried D6ICT6 Jue civil Del WIG
commission at Washington, where q
committee from the arsenal presented
the facts during the time that the
protest was being waged at the ma
tional capital against the Introduction
Of the Taylor system of management
in the shops of the local arsenal. 1t
was shown that neither OF the men
campaIgned for the nomination, but
that their petitions were circulated by
their friends among the employees in
the arsenal shops. II was charged that
the real reason for the dismissal OF
the two men was due TO their activity
in opposing the enforcement OF the
Taylor shop plan in the arsenal, shops.
The cause assigned for their dis
charge was an alleged violation OF the
civil service regulations prohibiting
employees seeking elective public Of
fee.
COMMITTEE To REPORT.
A public mass meeting OF arsenal
workers is to be held al Turner Grand
opera house, Davenport. tomorrow aft
ernoon at O'Clock. At that time the
committee that visited Washington
will make report.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
At Y. M. G. A.

With tomorrow afternoon, the Y. NJ.
&c. A boys will have the start of a
new series of very interesting talks.
Rev. J. l. Vance is TO be the speaker
for the next three Sundays, giving an
Interpretation into modern times Of
the old story of the prodigal son. The
first topic is Breaking Home Ties" ,
which will be followed up with others
on topics calculated to bring out the
main features in the story. Donald
Vance will render a violin solo at this
meeting. The B. G. NJ. meets every
Sunday at 2:30 in the Y. NJ. c. a.
chapel
On May II the boys are to observe
Mothers Day" at the B. G. NJ. and
each boy is expected to bring his par
ents and friends with him This
meeting will be held in the auditorium
And there will be special features on
fhe program that will be pleasing.
A score or more of the boys went
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
Many a Woman

Is better satisfied by the little articles OF
adornment than by the big things. which ae-
counts. in part at least, for the rush at the
sections devoted to fancy beltings, novelty
combs and hair ornaments, and handbags of
leather, beads, or mesh. These little things
count for much in the tout ensemble, the gen.
eral dress-up effect so charming and desir-
able. Not the least attractive part of the
transaction are the large discounts these
necessary and wanted things 10 PER CENT,
20 PER CENT, rs PER CENT AND SO Ia
PER CENT-yours for the asking
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
Many a Home is Frightened by
This McCabe May Carnival
Sale.

It's sort of WONDER WORKER, ask
the people
Take the Drapery and Curtain Depart
ment. Dainty bordered curtains, Arabian
nets, Irish points, brussels nets, ETC.,
20 PER CENT LESS. Beautiful goods by
the yard, including the newest spring pat
terms, are DISCOUNTED 10 PER CENT,
20 PER CENT OR 25 PER CENT. Por-
tierres and couch covers are 20 PER CENT
LESS, and right through the depart
ment. happy combination. new and hand
some furnishings for the home at these hand
some discounts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-06
The CrOckery Department

is mighty place these days-for dishes will
break, it is not always easy convenient to
replace them except at a sale like the May
Carnival.
actual-do your own figuring. Everything
goes, the precious Haviland is discounted as
well common hotelware, the rich cut glass
has its aristocracy jolted by heavier discount
than its more humble pressed glass neigh
Dor. The refrigerators, the garden hose, the
lawn mowers, the paints, all carry their dis
count In short, this May Carnival is dis
count proposition things you want and
need, fact well worth remembering.