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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
ANCIENT NATION
WILL Be GARROTED
Persian independence
Now Is a Lost
Cause.
POWERS DECREE
ITS DOWNFALL
Country Has Fallen Victim to
Desire to Reform Itself and Be
Strong, Thus Running
Counter to Wishes of
Great Britain and
Russia.

Isl tcial Cable 70 Tho Times DispetchJ
Teheran. December live learn from
the lips OF the British foreign min
later that Persian independence is q
1851 cause because Persia has failed
to recognize the interests of England
and Russia. wish my countrymen
to know tho facts.
can conceive two legitimate In
terests and two only OF these two pow
ers, military strategy and honest COM
merce. Herein their interests are
rightly stronger than those of other
powers. Since my arrival have never
known Persia to fail in the recogni-
tlon OF the commercial interests of
either country Persia desires, and /
In my sphere have striven to develop
the country's commercial relations 10
the utmost Moreover. no country In
the world Is more tolerant of for
eigners than Persia, nor can con-
ceiHe any other power OF her own ac-
cord, giving foreigners the full ad-
ministrative reforming powers that
Persia has accorded her American
officials.
When we hear. therefore, of Per-
sia's intractability, Is 1t not reason
able to suppose that part OF tho fault
may lie elsewhere?
AhSi lIle btTdteSlCal COnSlC-
erations. Persia's sole offense Is that
she has endeavored TO reform herself
and grow strong. II then, independent
Persia. as Il buffer state to keep the
peace between two great empires
which in the past watched one an
other with Jealous eyes. is incompati-
BILE with their strategy, have no more
to say. although / reserve my opinion
of that strategy.
In that cnse the governments OF the
two great empires. In total hostility,
believe, to the generous spirit of
their peoples, have decided that Persia
must go. The execution may be duly
carried out and we shall witness the
garrotlng of au ancient nation: but
at leaet I trust my countrymen to
show their horror at the tragedy and
to register It In the book OF memory
lest we forget 1t when we hear smooth
words as to the high aims of european
civilization and Christian govern
ments.
l venture the prophecy that Europe
is hlling the cup OF lslam's bitterness,
and that the day of reckoning is not
far distant. I know little of English
politics. but IL the volume of sym
pathy with Persia and the Indignation
against English official policy which
reaches us is any indication. believe
the heart of England, Ike that OF
America. Is sound. and that the states
man who retains control of her for
elgn policy in defiance, as under
stand 1t, OF his own party, will be re-
membered as the first Englishman who
forgot Asia.
tsigned) w. MORGAN SINISTER.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
EULoGlEs TO HARLAN
Many Prominent Lawyers Join In Pay
Ing Tribute.

Washington. December 1e.-Many
prominent lawyers to-day. In memorial
exercises In tho Supreme Court of the
United States. Joined in galaxy of
tributes to the late Associate Justice
John N. Harlan.
Augustus E. Wilson, who retired
from the gubernatorial chair of Ken-
lucky this week. presided, and made
tho opening address.
Solicitor-General Lehman. as chair
man OF a committee on resolutions.
SAID Justice Harlan participated in tho
consideration Of more cases than any
other man that ever sat on the Su.
preme Court bench. He said Justice
harlan rendered tho opinion of the
court In TOO cases during his thirty
three years on the Bench. besides Civ
Ing many dissenting opinions. Sena-
lore BAILEY. Root and Bradley were
Governor Wilson told how forty
boy for Justice Harlan, and said it
an advocate of such tremendous
earnestness and power could make
SO Impartial Judge. He referred to
Justice Harlan as the grand old man
or the United States" and as "ono of
the nobiest hgures of judicial his
mo man in all our history" said
the speaker mot even Abraham Lin
coin. was. In ,the best spirit of the
people. moro naturally and Instructive
~ part of the people In blood and bone,
In character and temper. in their Ideas
and their feelings. their likes and their
disllkes. their hopes and their fears,
and their 5oys and their SORROWS"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
HUBERT A. CAULFIELD DEAD
For Many Years He Was orEnnIst of
Richmond Cathedral

Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
Baltimore. Md, December l6-Hu-
bert ~ Caulfleld. ninety-two years old,
for many years organist Of the Rich
lnond Cathedral, died suddenly from
heart failure at his home. 235 Ashley
Street. Hartford. Conn. according to
telegram received BY the brothers
OF Mr.. Caulheld in this city this after
noon. The Caulfcld family, consisting
OF the mother two sisters and Ave
brothers, came to this country from
England about thirty years ago, and
settled in Richmond. For fifteen years
Mr.. Caulfield was organlst OF the Rich
mond Cathedral The Caulfeld broth
crs married three daughters of the
late Thomas Francis Boyle. grain mer-
chant and former cavalry officer Of the
Confederate Army. who lived in Rich
mond until his death.
For many years Mr.. Caulaeld was a
prominent music teacher of Richmond
While living in Richmond he married
Miss Nellie Boyle. j. P. Caulfeld, Of
Baltimore. married Miss Margaret
Boyle. and E. v. Cnuiield, another
brother, married Miss Mollie Boyle
Thomas t. Boyle, OF Richmond, mar
rtcd Miss Carrie Cauliield. sister OF
the Caulfield brothers.
Mr.. Caulheld's brother, tho late Ed
ward Caulheld. was famous English
oreanfst. having graduated from the
Royal Academy of Music at London.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
REYES AT NuEvo LEON
Department of Justice Keeping Eye ON
Mexican General

Department OF Justice Keeping Eye on
Mexican General.
Washington. December 16.--General
Bernardo Reyes. tho supposed leader OF
another revolutionary movement in
Mexico. is at Balena, Nuevo Leon. Mex
leo. It Is admitted In official quarters
mere. The whereabouts of the Mexican
has been known to the officials OF
the War Department and Department
of Justice for several days.
General Reyes Is under the surveil-
lance of agents of the Department of
Justice. and the Southern border Of
tho United States is being watched
closely to See that this country is
not being made the base OF any hostile
movement against President Madero.
General Reyes. who Is under indict-
ment at Laredo. Tex, for the alleged
violation of neutrality. is out on SI0,-
900 bail He will not be wanted for
trial until April.
Eugene Nolte. United States marshal
at San Antonio. Tex. who arrested
General Reyes In connection with the
Laredo Indictment. has been here Sow
eral days and has discussed the border
situation with officials of the Depart
ment of Justice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
MRS. SPARKLING ARRESTED
She Is Held IN Charge of Numbering
Her Son.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
Bah Axe. Mich. December l6.-Mrs.
Carrie b. Sparkling. widow of John
Wesley Sparkling. and mother Of Cyril.
Albert and Peter Sparkling. all of whom
arc dead. was arrested early tonight,
charged with the death Of her son.
Cyril.
Mrs. Sparkling was taken to jail Tho
warrant was issued yesterday. and
Mrs Sparkling was expecting arrest.
Il am resiGned to go to Jail con-
tentedly and prayerfully.- she said in
an interview some time before the
sheriff arrived. She told of pray or
visions" In which she said she saw
DR., Robert a. McGrogor. of ubly, robcd
in white and Indicating his innocence.
being driven over n precipice by a
multitude.
Yesterday DR.. McGregor was held to
the Circuit Court. charged with the
murder of Cyril Sparkling. Miss Mar
gurite Gibbs. the nurse, who also at
tended the youth. was bound over on
charge OF accessory after the fact
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
SHE HAS "THE GOODS
Miss Goodrich Gets sG15,00o from Nat
GoodWin-Not Stage Money.
Especial to The Times Dispatch

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
New York. December 16.-Edna Good
rich's attorney. Herman l.. Roth. an
nounced to-day that u settlement had
been reached with Nat Goodwin. whose
third wife she was. and that In lieu
OF what he pledged to her before mar
rage, Mr.. Goodwin compromises with
cash to the amount OF $4,000. real es-
tate to the value OF s50o.OO0: total.
s6l5.o00.
This amount" said Mr.. Roth, rep
resents about one-third OF Mr.. Good
wins possessions"
1t had been supposed that Mr. Good
wins possessions were largely stock
In mines of problcmatic value He was
once partner in Scheftels & Co., now
suffering prosecution at the hands OF
the Department OF Justice for alleged
using tho malls to transport their
Wildcats" and plunging into adven-
lures with other peoples money
According to Mr.. Roth. there were no
adventures with Mr. Goodwin's money.
He turned 1t into standard bonds and
San Francisco and Los Angeles real
estate and deposits In bank
What will Edna Goodrich do. now
that she is half millionairess?" MIR.
Roth was asked.
'She tells me-" he answered, that
she will return to work on the stage.
Within three weeks she will be play
Ing again. For some time she has
been negotiating with different mana
gers, while living in retirement with
her mother. She is not intending to
marry nobleman or anybody else, as
reported"
And this ssi5.ooo is not stage
money!"
ITS the goods" declared Mr. Roth,
earnestly. ssa.i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
OFF. ON RETURN TRIP
Bis Liner Lusitenin Is Delayed Several
uours by Fog. 5


Especial to The Times-Dispatchl
New York, December I6.-The, big
liner Lusitania was prevented by fog
from leaving port on her attempt to
break the round trip record made by
the Mauretania a year ago until 6:26
this evening. All was made ready two
hours before that time, and the fnal
good,eys We're, said. when Captain
Charles realized that the fog was too
thick for safe sailing. so he waited.
He was then three hours and a half
ahead OF tina SIauretanias record. Cap
tain. Charles finally decided. the fog
having lifted somewhat. to make the
start. and the greyhound steamed
slowly down the bay. guided BY two
tugs. Should the fog appear thicker
outside. Captain Charles said he would
anchor OF Staten Island. He Is still
confident OF reaching Fishguard Fri
day morning.
The Lusitania carried 1000 passen-
gers and an enormous consignment Of
Christmas mail, 1t was estimated that
more than 5000 persons deposited let
ters at the pier between the hours of
and 4 p. NJ Three thousand sncks
OF mall were aboard the Lusitania and
piles of parcels, baskets of fruits and
lowers protruded from every state
ROOM
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
MARRIED SECRETLY
DR.. Leroy NJ. Taylor WEEDS Women
Named In His Divorce.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
New York. December 16.-Select, club
circles were surprised to-day to learn
OF the secret marriage In Jersey City
on December { of Leroy NJ Taylor,
son OF the late Dr.. Leroy N. Taylor. OF
Washington. D. c.. to Miss Mary X
Kriner The ceremony was performed
by justice of the peace.
TAYLOR was divorced last January
by Mrs. Marie J. Taylor. who charged
that he spent all his Income on one
Mary X. Kriner. maintaining her in
luxurious fashion at l West Eighty
third Street. the address given by the
couple when they were married in New
Jersey.
Taylor is said to have Inherited
more than si.o0o.oOO from his father
lie is member OF the New York
Yacht Club. the Larchmont YACHT Club.
the Lambs and other New York clubs
and the Metropolitan Club, of Wash
ington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
CLARA BARTON VERY ILL
Famous Founder of Red Gross Is in
Critical Condition.

Especial to The limos Dtspatoh.l
Washington, December 16-Aliss
Clara Barton, founder OF tho American
Red Cross and for many years Its pres
ident, lies In a precarious condition at
her home at Glen Echo, Just outside
OF Washington. Friends and neigh
bors had hoped that she would be we'll
enough for a celebration of her nine
tieth birthday anniversary on Christ
mas Day. but they have been Obliged
to give up any such Idea.
Miss Barton has been gradually fail
Ing over since her serious illness last
the most intimate are allowed TO see
her. 1t is said that her Illness loft
her heart weak, and that her throat
is affected NOW
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
GOVERNORS IN ST. PAUL
Special Train Returns to Starting
Point After Long Trip.

Point After Long Trip.
ST. Paul, Mimi. December 16.--Aftcr
an absence OF three weeks, during
which II travelled distance of a,40O
miles ana visited twenty-nne cities,
with an aggregate population of over
100000 people. the Western Cover
nors' special train returned this morn
Ing to It's starting point. Seven Cover
nors were on the special when 1t left
and ten arrived on the train this
morning, the addition executives be-
ing Governors Oddie, of Nevada !;
Denoen. of Illinois. and Harmon. OF
Ohio.
The Governors. whose purpose It was
to bring the East and West into a
closer social and business relationship.
and to exploit the resources Of the
various States represented. are all en-
thusiastic over the results OF the trip.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
PARLIAMENT PRoRoeuED

kings speech MS Read In Lords is
Brief and Cpioriess.
London, December 1.-THE houses
OF Parliament were prorogued to-day
and will reasonable February II.
The Kings speech was read In the
House of Lords before q small gather
ing of the members of the two houses.
1t was brief and colorless, merely eN-
pressing happiness at the conclusion
of the Moroccan negotiations between
France and Germany; and otherwise
dealing almost solely with recital OF
recent domestic Legislation and The So
ciai amelioration to be expected from
it's enactment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
DURBAR FESTIVITIES END

King Goes on Shooting Expedition,
While Queen Leaves for Agra.
Delhi, India. December l6.-The great
Durbar with It's great round OF festiv-
tiles, lasting since the arrival of the
King Emperor and Queen Empress, De-
cember I. was brought to a close to-
day. Their Majesties left the camp In
state procession, the road to tho station
being lined with British and native
troops.
King George has departed from Me-
pal on shooting expedition, while
Queen GasS has, gone 20 Agra
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
WOMAN FOR JURY DUTY
Summoned in Packers Case, She Will
Insist Upon Right.

Chicago. December 16-Mrs ~ s.
Wood. n business woman, was sum
moned yesterday to appear as a We
nreman In the trial OF the ten packers
charged with criminal violation OF tho
Sherman antitrust law.
Mrs. Wood said last night she would
appear and insist on her rights as u
citizen.
81 pay taxes and expect TO go to the
polls soon" she said, and shall GER
tainly protest against an attempt to
exclude me from jury service"
The subpoena had been made out
for "a. S. Wood" with the woman's ad-
dress She is the wife OF u. F. Wood.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
DEFENDS TAFT'S RECORD

Professor Says He fns Enforced Stnt-
utes Vigorously.
Madison, Wis, December ia de-
Tense of President Taft's law enforce
ment record was made by Professor A.
B. Hail.. Of the political science de-
partment OF the University of wiscon-
sin. to-day. His audience was COM
posed largely Of Republicans.
Professor Hall Is known as a La Fol-
iette man. He said that never in the
history of the nation has there been
an executive who enforced the statutes
more vigorously than President Taft,
and he called for fair play m. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
MILLIONS FOR ROADS
Propty Would Have ss0,oo0,O 900 Ex-
---- pended In Eive Xeara

Propty Would Have $4,000, 900 Ex-
pended In Five Years.
Washington, December 16.--ExactIy
fso.oOo.000 Is proposed to be appro-
priated by Congress during the next
five years under a bin introduced to-
day by Representative Prouty, Of
iowa, who advocates national and
ton and maintenance He proposed
that Congress appropriate and appor-
ton among tho various States $4,000
600 in 1912. $10.0O0.0o0 in 1918, s15,-
s30,000,000 in 1916. Tho expenditure on
each road is limited to one-half the
total cost.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
WANT BOTH CONVENTIONS
Chicago Business Men Take Stems to
Secure Democratic Catherine,

secure bcHocfhfic GnthertnE.
Chicago. December 16.-Eforts to
bring the Democratic National Conven-
tton to Chicago took new life last
night at meeting OF the citizens
committee. resolution was adopted
accepting the invitation Of the Repub-
liSal rommttec TO join with that
body In raising $4,000 to pay the eN-
penses OF the two conventions.
y subcommittee of. five was named
to meet to-day with the local citi-
zens' committee in charge OF arrange
ments for the Republican National
Convention. 1t Is proposed to arrange
a preliminary program for both con-
yentions to be submitted to the Demo-
cratic National Committee when It
meets In Washington January 10 de-
eide on the place for holding the next
convention.
1t Is set forth by members of the
committee that more money can easily
be raised II needed. Chicago has not
had Democratic national convention
since 1896.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
BODY IN FIRE RUINS

Blaze in Winnipeg Causes Death OF
One ana LOSS OF 100000.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, December To-
In the ruins of the Robin Hood mills.
at Moose. Jaw. Saskatchewan. which
was destroyed by fire last night, to-
day was found the charred body of
Robert Ness, millwright.
Besides the Hour mill, tile fire de-
stroyed the oatmeal mill, the cooper
age plant, the elevator. with loo, O0p
bushels of grain, and smaller build
ings. The loss is estimated OF $500. 600,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
Ono of sinner Ctrclcp Murdered

tSpeclal 10 Inc TlmeS-DiSpatch.
New York. December l6.-Co! oner
feinbers and the police are investigat-
ing the death Of Peter Conroy, a mem
Der of the New York Inner circle" of
iron workers. to learn If the crime had
anything to do with the dynamitIng
outrages for which the Mcnamara bro
thers were sent to San Quentin. and
into which the Federal authorities Mt
indianapolis are probing SO deeply that
there Is talk of long list OF indict-
ments.
Conroy was found shot dead in a
saloon at 1869 Madison Avenue last SIN
Gay morning. early. The police arrest
ed three men, one of whom Michael
Collins. was remanded to the Tombs
by the coroner pending an AUTOPSY.
John Kelly and Philip Zimmerman were
held as suspicious persons
On the body of the dead man was
discovered book issued by the Ma
tonal Association of Bridge and Struc-
tural Iron Workers, and signed by
John J. Mcnamara, who was convicted
IN Los Angeles for blowing up the
l,iewellyn Iron Works. of that city.
What promises to spur the police to
special activity in tho case is q tele-
gram from Walter Drew. counse, of tho
National Erectors' Association. who IS
now In indianapolis. inquiring IL tho
murder of Conroy was the result of
his being member of the inner cir
Gle" of iron workers. who are said to
have been in secret touch with the
McNamaras In indianapolis Mr.. Drew
wants to learn If there is any foui,da-
ton for the theory that threat has
been sent out to all the Times circles
oil the country that If any of thom re-
Veals the secrets of his associa ton he
shall be killed.
a representative of the manufactu-
rers said to-day that Conroy was one
of the active agents of the iron work.
ers. having been first noticed shortly
after the arrest and conviction of Sam
Parks.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17
M C N anna a Wanted
Many at the Same
Time.
AMBITIOUS PLAN
OF DESTRUCTION
Expected to Station Half-Dozen
Good Fellows" Around Coun-
try, All Ready to Dynamite
Buildings-Federal Grand
Jury Continues It's
Investigation.

Indianapolis. December 1e-The
$1,000 paid monthly to John ]. HIc.
Namara as secretary-treasurer of the
international Association OF Bridge
and Structural Iron Workers for or
gambling purposes" and for which he
was not required to give an account
ing, was inquired into to-day by the
government officials who are conduct
Ing the dynamite Investigation before
the Federal grand jury. The relation
OF the fund to fees given Ortie z. Nc
Manigal the confessed dynamiter. for
mis- work in blowing up structures
erected by non-union workmen, also
was traced.
From an cmploye OF a livery con-
Germ at Muncic, Ind. the investigators
learned OF McManigars movement of
nitro-siycerine from Albany. Ind, to
MS storehouse at Munclc. McManisal
under the name of ]. W. McGraw
bought 100 quarts of the explosive
near Albany. 1t was delivered to him
In wagon outside the city, driven
By him to an empty house at Muncie
and there packed in sawdust. He con.
fessed afterwards he used some Of the
nitro-siycerine for explosions at
Peoria, Ill.
The similarity OF some of the saw
gust found at Peoria to that found at
Muncie and in the wagon. led 10 the
iihHiHS up OIL the evidence by dctec-
tVes, and the transactions were gore
over to-day to ascertain what money
mad been paid for expenses
Want More Than One mt Time.
another point taken up by District
Attorney Miller was the purpose of
Mcnamara, according to Mechanical.
TO employ more men to have exDlo-
sions occur on the same day or within
the same hour at cities widely sepa-
rated j. a. @. Badorf, a detective.
employed by the National Directors:
Association. who worked on this phase
OF the case was before the grand
jury for several hours. According 10
McManigal, J. J. Mcnamara had ex-
plosions occur at Omaha. Neb, and at
Columbus, Ind on the same night Ii
was In this connection that McNa-
mara is charged by McManigal with
having said, II want them to go off
about the same time. so they will won
der how the fellow was in Omaha and
Columbus the same night What |
am going to do is to get about six or
eight good fellows. and am going
20 station them all around the coun-
try. and l am going to have explo-
sions come off at one time one night
after the other. ! will make them sit
up and take notice."
1t has been shown that In the Oma-
ha-Columbus incident on March "a,
1911, the explosions were done by Nc
Manigal and ]. B. Mcnamara, the time
being arranged by kilograms sent in
code TO J. J. Mcnamara, in Indian
apolis.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-12-17

BEST SERVICE TO cALIFoRNIA,
Standard or Tourist Latter personally con-
Quoted without change. Berth 50. Wash.
Sunset Route, eW. Main Street
The Chitina leader., 1911-09-16
SENATOR CARTER DIES
SUDDENLY At CAPITOL

gress; was Commissioner of the
General Land Office from March,
1881, to July 1892, when he was
elected chairman of the Nationai Re-
publican conventions of 1896, 1900,
and 1904; IN January, 1895, was
elected to the United States Senate by
the legislature of Montana for the
term beginning March 4, 1896 and
ending March 5, /. II; was appointed
by President Mckinley member of
the board of commissioners of the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition, and
at the first meeting of that body
was chosen president; was again
elected to the United States Senate,
January l6, 1905, to succeed non.
Paris 1ibson. Democrat, for the
Term beginning March 4, following.