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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
HYDE TRIAL HALTED
JUROR ESCAPES FROM Hotel
AND FLEES.
Runaway Leaves Dummy In Bed to
Fool Observation-Disclosures
Started by Prosecutor

Kansas City, Mo, Dec. 1.-THE
work OF weeks of court procedure
was undone and the trial Of DR.. b
Clark Hyde brought to a standstill
when Harry Waldron. one of the
1uorors, escaped from his room at
the hotel, eluding two deputy mar
shals set to guard the ~ men.
Although force of deputies has
been searching for Waldron he has
not been found.
Prosecutor Conklin Immediately
started an investigation to find out
If Waldron had been induced to es-
cape. Whether the matter will re-
suit in a mistrial will depend on Wal
dron's course during his period of
liberty. should he be captured
News Of Waldron's escape was car
ried to the courtroom imediately after
court convened. 1t was told by the
deputies that they had found the
transom of Waldron's door torn out.
The deputies had carried the keys to
all the rooms occupied by jurors
To prevent his roommate and fell
low juror from discovering his alb
sence and giving the alarm Waldron
made dummy of pillows and
slipped 1t into his place in bed
Domestic troubles were said to have
caused Waldron's escape. He had
been Ill., too, and on November 30
the trial had adjourned because of his
illness
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
GOV. DENEEN'S LEG WORSE
Broken Member May Keep IIinois
Executive Out of Political
Fight Next Wear.

Chicago, Dec. ia sudden recur-
renee Of the Inflammation in his
broken leg, with much more serious
consequence than at first had been,
supposed, may keep Governor Deneen
out of the political fight in Illinois
next year.
1t is now believed that the broken
bones are not knitting. though the in
jury was sustained nearly four months
ago. The X-ray photograph of the in
jured leg. it is said, shows that the
injury to the bones has not been re-
duced and that a very serious COM
plication may ensue unless the gov
ernor puts aside all further public
affairs, except such as may be dis
posed of in the executive mansion.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
PEACE is NEAR IN CHIMP
Gals and Rebel Leaders Expected
to End In Limited Monarchy.

Shanghai, Dec. 12.-The Chinese
government will make complete sur
render to the rebels in a conference
to be held at Hankow, at which peace
terms will be fixed.
This became known when General
Ii Huen Hang, the revolutionary
commander. wired from WI Chang to
representatives of the imperialist
party that Hankow had been decided
on for the peace conference.
At the same time 1t was announced
that Tang .Shao-Yi had left Picking to
represent Premier Yuan Shi Kai at
the conference, with instructions to
grant virtually every demand made by
the rebels If they renewed the offer
to establish a limited monarchy.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
TARIFF BOARD FILES REPORT
Taft Receives a Comprehensive Sum-
mary of Its investigation Of
the Wool Industry.

Washington, Dec 12-The tariff
board laid before President Taft a
comprehensive summary of it's in
vestigations of the wool industry. No
recommendations as to reductions in
the tariff were made by the board,
which under the act of congress was
to report only on the comparative
cost of production in various parts of
the United States and in foreign
countries. The data was considered
ample, however, for Mr. Taft to be-
gin his first tariff message of the SEES
sion.
The president has not decided
whether he will recommend reductions
of the wooden duty.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14

Green Bay Frederic G.. Hall,
proprietor of the Beaumont hotel.
has purchased at an auction in New
York painting entitled, THE Prod
igal Son." believed to be from the
brush of Del Sarto, an old master.
The picture now hangs in the state
historical library at Madison, having
been loaned to the society
Neenah. Frank Ehrgott, who died
at Milwaukee recently. was one OF
the Oldest settlers of Naenah. He
came to Neenah when 1t was mere
Indian Yillage. Later he moved to
Appleton.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
PARDON TO PROTECT MILITIA
Governor Wilson of Kentucky Takes
Step to Safeguard Helpers in
Night Rider Troubles.

Frankfort, KY. Dec. 12.-Governor
Wilson proclaimed a blanket pardon
for all militiamen for any offense
committed while on might rider
guard.
The governor says in some counties
disorderly elements have such influ-
ence and power that they might
hereafter institute criminal proceed
ings against officers and members OF
the state guard for acts in obedience
to orders of the governor during the
might rider" troubles of the last four
years.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
FLAMES ATTACK LUNA PARK
Noted Coney Island Amusement Place
Threatened for Time With Total
Destruction-loss $4,000.

New York, Dec. 12.-Luna park.
across the street from the site of the
burned Dreamland at Coney Island,
caught fire and for time it was feared
the famous amusement place would
be devastated. The blaze was finally
checked after two hours work and
after 1t had done sl50,O00 damage
The Alhambra restaurant, the pneu.
matte tubes and the scenery and prop.
critics of five plays belonging to Fred.
erick Thompson, owner OF the park,
were destroyed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
DURBAR At DELHI
MOST GORGEOUS
SpIendor of Ceremony Never Be-
fore EquaIIed in India.
GREAT DISPLAY OF JEWELS
George and Mary, Seated on lnpe-
rial Thrones of Hindustan,
Witness Wonderful
Pageant.

Delhi, India, Dec. 12.-Amid scenes
of splendor never before equalled
even in India. the country of marvel
Gus pageants, nor in any other land
in modern times, George and Mary,
king and queen of Great Britain, were
recognized today as emperor and EN-
press of India. Up to their thrones
marched the proudest chiefs of Hin
dustan and there did homage. The
ceremony was without precedent, for
never before has British emperor
Of India come to Delhi the ancient
seat of the kings Of India. to assume
his title. The Durbar, for which elab-
crate preparations had been I'M
der way for months. took place in a
great camp to the north of the city.
some five miles square. The tempo
rary population of this camp is about
quarter OF million. and 1t is fur;
nished with all the conveniences OF
modern life, including 81 postoffices.
ten telegraph Offices and even cleo
trio light. railways, motor cars and
taXi-cabs.
Display Of Jewels Is Wonderful.
The durbar proper took place in
an immense semi.circular amphithe-
alter on the historic ridge where a
few Englishmen once made heroic
stand against the revolving natives.
In the center of the semi-circle was
a throne of gold and silver surmount-
ed by copper dome. Taking his
seat on this, George received the hom-
ase of the rulers of the dim mil
lions" of his subjects. about $50 rul-
ing princes of Hindustan.
Queen Wears the kohinoor.
The king was crowned king,emper.
or at Westminster, so he took his
throne already wearing crown that
had been made especially for this oc-
casion, CARRIED in the royal robes OF
state. wearing the state jewels and
carrying the scepter. BY his side sat
Queen Mary. on her brow the crown
that was made for her coronation and
In the front of which blazed the great
Kohinoor, the Indian diamond sup
posed to bring good fortune If worn
by woman.
Close beside the imperial thrones
when the twenty-four state trumpet
ers with their silver trumpets herald
ed the durbar were. OF course, Lord
Hardinge, viceroy Of India. and Lady
Hardinge.
Most spectacular was the grand re-
view of troops, about 10000 in mum
Der. Most of these were native
troops, and they were CARRIED In the
most gorgeous uniforms in the world
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
FIVE LIVING men
SAVED FROM Mine.
Rescuers Renew Search in the
BriceviIIe Shaft.
RECOVER TWENTY-FIVE DEAD
Feared That Any Others Alive In
Wrecked Pit May starve Be.
fore Help Can Reach
Them.

Briceville, Tenn, Dec. 12-F1ve
miners, alive and we'll, have been
found in Cross Mountain mine, which
was destroyed by terrific explosion
and fire early, Saturday morning.
The rescue parties now are search
ing for the hundred or more other
persons known to have been in the
shafts at the time of the disaster.
These survivors, II found, will be dis
covered, 1t is said, in lateral shafts
more than two miles back in the bow
els OF the mountains.
Save Lives by Own Work.
Immediately after the explosion on
Saturday the five men rushed to
cross entry No. 10, where they quick
ly threw up brattice that kept. out
the black damp that killed many OF
their fellow workmen They took
their lunch pals with them and they
subsisted for three days and two
nights on what they expected to make
their Saturday noon meal.
twenty-five bodies have been re-
moved and but twenty cross entries
have been explored. The rescuers
are encountering great obstacles In
penetrating the cross sections and it
is feared that even should more be
alive in the far recesses OF the work
ings it will be impossible to reach
them before they starve.
Another Rescue Car Aids.
Another rescue car has arrived
from Pittsburgh, SO there are plenty
of helmet men on the scene. Finding
of the five men revived an aban-
doned hope in the breasts OF these
workmen, and now they are pushing
ahead with all possible speed, hoping
to find more men alive.
Governor Hooper Of Tennessee and
Mayor Watts of Coal Creek sent out
appeals for funds for relatives OF vic
tins. The coal company is supplying
the immediate needs of the stricken
families, but later. money will be
needed to care for the widows and or
phans. IN
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Jewish Women In Council.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. l2.-The
sixth triennial convention of the Coun
Gil OF Jewish Women, which opened
last night with conference on I'M
migrant aid, was continued today with
meetings OF the standing committees
and the national executive board at
the Hotel Walton. This afternoon
there was reception for the visitors,
and tonight the formal opening of the
convention will take place In Temple
Keneseth Israel
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14

Fortune In Stamp Collection.

A lady living in Sydney for many
years has boarded a collection of pos.
tai stamps left by her father, who had
pursued his hobby OF collecting for
90 years The daughter was ignorant
OF any knowledge Of phlately and
threw the stamps into an old trunk
Last week she visited stamp exhibit
ton, and for the first time awoke TO
the value Of the stamps In her posses.
sion. She secured the assistance Of
experts. who estimate the value Of
abe collection AT 100000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
GIRL HELD AS SLAYER FREED
Court Holds That Her Playmate Met
Her Death by an Acct.
dental Shot.

Louisville, KY, Dec. 12.-Eleven
year-old Nellie Dowell was dismissed
on a charge Of Staying twelve-year-old
Gertrude Kirby at the conclusion OF
a preliminary hearing. The little
girls story that she was not pres
ent when her playmate was shot to
death remained mistaken under the
closest examination. Gertrude Kirby
was killed by charge from shot
gun. 1t was decided that Gertrude
was playing with the shotgun and was
dragging It behind her when It was
accidentally discharged
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
WOMAN SLAYER IS CAUGHT
Chauffeur Arrested at Chicago Names
Men Who Killed Mrs. Edmund
Kaufman.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Thomas Jones
nineteen years old, a chauffeur, who
is under arrest, confessed to the po-
lice that he drove three men to the
North Side on the night of December
2 last, and that one of them shot and
killed Mrs. Edmund Kaufman
Though Jones told the police the
name of the man who fired the shot
they refuse to divulge it for the pres.
emit
Mrs. Kaufman was shot down only
a few feet from her own door, as
she and her husband were returning
from the theater
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
GRANTED CHANGE OF VENUE
Dietz Family viii Be Tried In Eau
Claire County First Monday In
March.

Hayward. Wis, Dec. IA change
OF venue was granted In the cases OF
the members of the John Dietz family.
The cases will be tried in Eau Claire
county the first Monday In March.
Mrs. Dietz. the sons. Clarence and Les
lie, and the daughter appeared in
court. the only absentee being John,
tho father, who is in prison at Wau'
pun.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
HEADcAEEsE MAKES 60 ILL
Inmates Of County Poor Farm at
Peoria Stricken With Ptomaine
Poisoning.

Peoria H., Dec. 12.--After finishing
their evening meal 60 inmates at the
moor farm became suddenly Ill.
Physicians who were summoned de-
clared the inmates were suffering
from ptomaine poisoning as the result
of eating headcheese. No fatalities
will result. the doctors said. Wig
orous investigation will be started.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
GOVERNORS START FOR HOME
Western Executives Leave New York
on Return Trip Well Pleased
With Their Visit.

New York. Dec, 12.-The western
governors and their party have depart
ed homeward after 1G hours of strenu.
GUS sight seeing, dining and talking
And unanimously they declared that
this visit to the eastern metropolis
was the browning success to their
trans.continental tour in search of
young men to join with their home
people in developing the great west.
ern states.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
LIFE CONVICT IS INNOCENT
Liberated From Prison by Death.
Bed Confession.

Frankfort, KY, Dec. PA death
bed confession made recently resulted
in the release from the penitentiary
of Wallace Potts, who had been sent
up for life five years ago from Flem-
ing county, charged with numbering a
woman who had objected to his atten
ticns to her daughter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Examine Your Own Prejudice.

Every one IL forward to complain OF
the prejudices that mislead other men
or parties. as II he were free. and had
none OF his own. This being objected
on all sides, II Ia agreed that II is a
fault and hindrance to knowledge.
What now is the cure? No other but
this. that every man should let alone
others prejudices and examine his
own. The only way to remove This
great cause Of ignorance and error out
OF the world is for every one impartial
" to examine himself Locke.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Mother and Daughter Suicides.

Hamburg. Dec. IA great deal Of
excitement was caused on the stock
exchange by the suicide OF two women
in the visitors gallery. The women
proved to be Mrs. Rech and her
daughter. both of whom had lost their
entire fortune in speculation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Bank Charters Annrnued.

Sheboygan, The county board.
acting on suggestion that the re-
ward be increased for the apprehen-
sion OF the murderer or murderers
of John l.. Sexton, have increased
the reward, making II in all $1,000
offered on the part of the county and
state.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
MISS DEWITT IS ACQUITTED
Woman Accused Of Writing Letters to
Hundreds OBTAINING Pastor
Freed by Court.

Philadelphia. Dec 12.-Miss Harriet
Dewitt of Easton. Pa, was acquitted
in the United States court here of the
charge of writing hundreds of de-
famatory letters which have caused
trouble in Easton church circles for
years.
The particular object Of the letters
was Rev Elmer Snyder, pastor of the
Christ Evangelical Lutheran church.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
De Orc Wins First Game.

New York Dec 12,-Alfredo de
ORC. champion three-cushion billiard
PLAYER. won the first section Of bis
match with John DAILY at Doyle's bill.
Hard academy by score OF 80 to 40
The men are playing $50 points for
Il purse of $4,000
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Hoge to Be Tried Feb. S.

Waukesha.-W the case of
August Hoge, aged 80 years, charged
with the murder OF his wife, aged SO
years, came up in circuit court, Hoge
pleaded not guilty and the case was
set for Feb. 5.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14

Menomonie. -There has been paid
into the county treasury S32,67i.97
as the Inheritance tax on the estate
Of the late James II. Stont estate.
The appraisal showed the value OF
the estate to be $1,375, 595.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
aged Woman Cremated.

Ingram Mrs Louise futile, aged
76, was burned to death, and John
Collier. his wife and four children
barely escaped with their lives In a
fire which destroyed the Collier
home.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Football Course Opened

Madison course In football, in
which the technique of the game will
be taught, has been opened at the
state university with Coach John K.
Richards as instructor.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
wlckersham Completely Receivers.

Washington. Dec, 12.-Attorney
General Wickersham. completely "a.
covered from his recent attack of
ptomalne poisoning. returned to his
Office and also attended tho sesslon
Of the Supreme court.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Opens Night Trade School.

Manitowoc, The board of educa-
ton has named an industrial school
commission and opened night
school with an enrolment Of over
eighty pupils.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Sir Joseph Hooker Dies.

london Dee, l2--Slr Joseph Hook.
err. the widely.known surgeon md
naturalist. Is dead lie was born in
1917.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14

Green Bay.--August Pagel. an old
resident of town Of Kaukauna,
hanged himself in barn. II,
health is thought the cause Of the
act
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
BRYAN Arrives at Colon.

Colon, Dec. 12.-William Jennings
Bryan has arrived here. He will leave
for the United States on Thursday by
way Of jamaica.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Hoeffei Chosen 1912 CAPTAIN.

Madison. Joe" Hoenel, left end
on the Badger football team. has
been elected captain for 1912.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Honduras and Nicaragua Treaties
Proposed.

as y The situation In Central America
nav" taken occasion In the past to en-
phasile most strongly the Importance that
hhvulu De attributed TO the cgngunma-
uon OF tho conventions between the re-
pupHes or Nicaragua and OF Honduras
ana this country, and / again earnestly
recommend that the necessary advice and
consent OF the senate be accorded to
inesc treaties, which viii make II posi-
PIE Tor these Central American repub-
Its 10 enter upon an era OF genuine eco
nofnic national Development
Our relations with the Republic OF
Idnhfna, peculiarly important, due to mu-
tual obligations and the vast interests
created Ny the canal. have continued in
ihe usual friendly manner. and we have
been glad 10 make appropriate express
SION OF our attitude Of sympathetic in
ieresi In the cndeayors OF our ncighbOT
~ undertaking the development OF the
flch resources Of the country
New Japanese Treaty
The treaty or commerce and navigation
between the United States and Japan
signed In lSa4 ould by "A strict inter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Improvement of the Foreign Service.

The entire foreiEn-scrvice organization
Is being improved and developed with
especial regard TO the requirements OF
the commercial interests OF the country.
Tho rapid growth Of our foreign trade
makes II OF the utmost Importance that
governmental agencies through which
that trade IL TO be aided and protected
should possess high degree OF eff
cheney. Not only should the foreign rep
rcseutatiyes he maintained upon IA gem
erous scG.ie IN go Tar as salaries and es-
tabllshmcnts are co1cerned, but the Sc
lection and advancement Of officers
should be definitely aud permanently reg
ulated by law. go that the service shah
not fail TO attract men of high character
and ability. The experience of the past
few years with a partial application OF
clyil service rules 20 the diplomatic and
consular service leaves no doubt in my
mind OF the wisdom of a wider and more
permanent extension OF those principles
TO both branches Of the foreign service.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1911-12-14
Crying Need for American Merchant
Marine,

need hardly reiterate the conviction
that there should speedily be built up an
American merchant marine. This Is nee
essary 90 assure favorable transporta-
ton facilities TO our great ocean borne
commerce as well ms TO supplement the
navy with an adequate reserve of ships
aud men. 1t would have the economic ad-
vantage OF Keeping NJ home part OF the
vast sums now paid foreign shipping for
carrying American goods. All the great
commercial nations pay heavy subsidies
TO their merchant marine, so that II IL
obvious that without some wise aid from
the congress the United States must lag
behind IN the matter OF merchant marine
IN It's present anomalous position,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-09-21
sHERIFF's SALE.

VIII be sold before the courthouse
door of Glynn county, Ga, during the
legal hours of sale on the first Tues
day in October next, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit: That certain
lot or parcel of land situate, lying
and being in the 10th district, G. NJ,
Glynn county, Ga, containing nine
teen acres more or less, and bounded
as follows: on the north by lands OF
Warren Club, south by the Scranton
road, west by lands Of Warren Club
and east by Darien road. Levied on
as the property of Danl G. Alexander
under and by virtue of two tax f-fas
issued by H. J. Read, tax collector
against said Alexander for taxes due
the state and county for years 1908
and 1910. Taxes and cost. $685..
w. II. Berre, Sheriff.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-09-21
BIDS WANTED FOR FURNISHING
OF POLICE UNIFORMS.

Brunswick, Ga, Sept. 10, 1911.
Sealed bids will be received until
Tuesday, October 3, at o'clock p. m,
for furnishing uniforms for the police
department as follows: Ten (10) sin-
gle breasted winter weight regulation
blue frock coats, with brass buttons;
each sleeve to have two buttons each.
Also two 20 double breasted coats
of same material, weight and specif-
cations as to buttons. Twelve (12)
pairs of pants of same material. Ten
G0) dark blue plain police helmets
and two (2) officers caps. Ten belts
and clubs. The right is reserved to
reject any and all bids. Mark Bids
for furnishing Uniforms" and file
samples with the undersigned.
M. 3. McKinnon,
Chairman Purchasing Com
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1911-09-21
A Reader Cures His
Constipation Try il Free
Simple way any family retain the good health of all its member.

The editors of Health Hints" and
Questions and Answers" have one ques-
ton that Is put TO them more often than
any other and which, strangely enough,
they find the most difficult to answer.
tion?"
DR.. Caldwell, an eminent specialist In
diseases OF the stomach, liver and bowels
has looked the whole field over. has prac-
tised the speciality for forty years and is
convinced that the ingredients contained in
what is called DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsln
has the best claim to attention from con-
stipated people.
It's success in the cure Of stubborn COM
use OF salts, waters, strong cathartlcs
and such things. Syrup Pepsin, by train
ing the stomach and bowel muscles to
again do their work naturally. and with