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New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
FINDS CHECKS TO RAIDER
Receiver of Brokerage Firm Un-
covers Several Payments.
ECHO OF BUCKETSH0P WAR
George S. Scarborougb's Deal
ings with Simmonds Believed
To Re for Government.

Several checks drawn to tho order NJ
George S. Scarborough. the special agen'
Of tho Department of Iustlc" who IN
stituted most Of the sensaticnal bucket
shop raids in this city last summer were
discovered yesterday by the receiver among
the papers of Frederick Simmonds. OF NO.
26 Beaver street member of the CON
solidated Stock Exchange. who went into
bankruptcy Monday. The checks were Tor
various amounts, aggregating several hun
dred dollars. and appeared To have been
paid 10 the government agent nj different
times since October supposedly for prohts
received I'm an account with the firm.
ScarborouCh's connection with the Sim
monds firm Is said to have been called TO
the attention Of United states Attorney
General Wickersham several days prior 10
the failure Of the firm when II was
rumored that the firm was in shaky CON
dition. Scarborough has not been at his
Office maintained by the Department or
Justice. At No. q Park Row since Wednes-
day. II was said there that he had been
called to Washington on business for the
government.
Some Of Scsrhoroush's friends advanced
the belief in his behalf yesterday that II he
had an account with o., nrm it was prob
ably for government business.
The checks 10 his order arc likely to
figure conspicuously at tho hearing In the
bankruptcy proceedings before United
States Commissioner Alexander. which has
henn set for Tomorrow az II q. ~. s. :
Werbln. of No. 1l5 broadway counsel for
the receiver and the loca, creditors will
examine several witnesses who have been
subp.nnaed in an effort to trace the firms
assets.
The outlook for the creditors was said
yesterday to he dubious. The liabilities
will reach $1,000. according 10 Mr. Werblin,
and the visible assets amount TO only 81,
200. Most Of the Indebtedness Is to the
out -of-town correspondents Of the firm.
Henry Anchester, who was employed
by r. r. Scheftels & 60 nefore that firm
was raided and put ont Of business last
summer by Scarborough, IS known to have
been closely associated with Simmonds in
business. Anchester turned states evil
dence in the Scheftels case II appears
that Scarborough may have been brought
into contact with the Simmonds firm
through Anchester. Anchester became
associated with Simmonds last fail. II is
said. after the Scheftel business was closed
I'm September.
soon after Anchester began doing busi-
ness with Simmonds the latter branchcd
ont SO extensively that he Consolidated
Stock Exchange began "a take notice. W.
r Bishop Of No. 6S Broad street: special
Investigator for both the large and small
exchanges. was asked to make a report on
Frederick Simmonds at that time
Counsel for some Of the creditors of the
Simmonds firm will endeavor 10 hold An
chester responsible as Co-partner with
Simmonds. IL was said yesterday. sec
ond involuntary petition in bankruptcy fled
by the upstate creditors against Simmonds
included Anchester on the record as a CO.
partner.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
SCIENCE HEALER INDICTED
w. V. Cole TO Be Tried for Prac-
Using Medicine UnlaWfully.

William Vernon Cole. Christian Science
healer. was indicted Yesterday hy 'he grand
Jury on the charge of practising medicine
unlawfuly and violating Section 15S Of the
Public Health Laws IIe will no tried bv
jury i'm General Sessions As soon as his
case h'e reached on the calender. unless IT
Is transferred 70 the Supreme Court for
earlier trial
Tho indictment of Cole followed the
transfer Of his case from Special Sessions
hy Judge Foster of General Sessions upon
action of W. T. jerome. counsel for the de
fence" cole was hold FOR trial ORIGINALLY
hy Magistrat" Froschj upon complaint Of
Mrs Isabella Goodwin and Mrs Frances
benzo1rr, police matron-. who stated that
be had treated thom for illness and charged
each p foo Of 60 Tho women were acting
as agent for tho Comfy Medical Society
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
RUNAWAY GIRL FOUND HERE
Chicago Child Stage Struck, Hotel
Clerk Decides-Father to Come.

An hour after u telegram from Chicago
reached tho police asking that Mildred
Peters thirteen years old. be searched for
detectives found her in d room I'm ~, Grand
Union Hotel asleep. bot fully dressed. a
manarinc Irei.o hor.
She came on 90 New York alone told the
hoto' clerk she was from Buffalo and OK
pccted her father 10 meet her. and regis
tered as May iiotrick From letter she
was writing to q gin friend which the clerk
a0t glimpse of ho assumed she was stage
struck. and had decided 10 report her 10
the Chiiiren's society. The detectives turned
her over to that organization. which will
'akc carc Of her until her father comes on
nom ChLcaan
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
DISCUSS MOVING PICTURES
Jewish Women Hear That Fos-
dicks Report Is Soon Due.

"You don't need suffrage 10 create public
opinion" said John Collier. Of the Peoples
Institute 10 tho members IF tho New York
section Of the Council of Jewish Women
~ their meeting NJ Temple Israel. Lenox
avenue and l20th street. yesterday.
Mr.. Collier wasn't preaching anti-suf-
fragc. however. but the Improvement Of
moving picture shows.
To-day or tomorrow" he sald. Com
missioner Fosdick report on these shows
viii tc published. Read IT, and if YOU like
its recommendations stir III public opinion
to stir up the Board Of Hliermen 10 pass
a law 10 enforce them"
The speaker said tive National Board Of
Censors passed on practically 1oo per cent
NJ tho pictures manufactured now. and the
only had onos. therefore. wero among those
put out before the hoard came into exist
enCo
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
STEAMERS AT FOREIGN PORTS
NbRivt:I,


G.noa. Mar.h u Duca d'Aos'a d,ap :cw orl,
naples. Msrch p c.ruc orn. New YORK
Marscliles. March 10 San' Anna tFD. Now
yorL ,ia FayaI and Naples
cape Torn. March u Alconla ,Rr,. New work
via - Vincent. - Y. AMI 81 Helena f'r Fire
Manila March 2n Nuncasier 'a-tl- ,Ru. N"w
York ia Algi"rs and SIngipoo for foho
ccbu. March 10 -K,ranna ,Bp. New Yc,k ia
Sahang. smgnucre ur' H'nuo.
Bahia blanca. March 10 charlton Han dir.
New York via It Lucia
Dover Mnrch ?i $40 T. m Finland nicIgl. New
York for Antwerp pud proceeded.
Hamburg. March - ph"hus ""rl. Nc" York
Liverpool. March II Mauretania hir,. New York
via Fishguard.
Moyille March II Furn"rsia u}r. New York for
GLASGOW n spd oG pro,GeaGrn ,.grnry o.r, No.. yor,
Hong Kong. March u Afghan Prince d'n. New
York via sabang
Auckland March y Cranloy Prl. N"w York
Par, March Is Napo Bp. New York via Bar
hados
I.aorn'o. March II -Fert u'ip mom a., ,roal.
n,lenSs Ayres. March Il orange Prince ,Bp.
HurkirE. March II 81. Laurent Fn. New
Rshia march Is Eastern Prince ,Br. New
Para. March - - Eghcit ,Rr,. New York
narhados March Il Cearcnse uBu. tfrom
rarai. NoN York.
NAPLES March ~ m Principe ~ Pie
monte dtaD New York. IN y IN. America utab
New York.
Harhados March Is Sassova ,Gen. ,fron
santosl New York
Pherhourg March ~ ibj q m. Amsrika
oGer,. from Hamburg and Southampton. New
York
PASSED
Anger. March 81 -Grostafeis u3er New Yorl
VIA Durham for Ctorbon
Perrin March ~ Iniradeo BD. Yok,homa
etc FOR New York
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
GERMAN SHIPPERS PROMOTED
Many Changes Announced by North
German Lloyd Company

CAPTAIN Charles Polack. for several years
in command Of the steamship Kaiser WI
helm der Crosse viii take command of the
George Washington. succeeding captain =.
Victim. who has been appointed chief In
spector Of the North German LLOYD com
pany dt Genoa, Italy
captain IL. Dahl VIII take command ~
the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse and VIII b"
succeeded on the Friedrich der Crosse by
Santain q Ne,ners. Captain Meincrs has
Ia command Of the DeTfiinger. which -
in the Far Eastern service Of the com
pany. -, ..,., 80 ....,.....
lions.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
A LEADING PARIS HOTEL

Possibly the Grand Hotel Of Paris Is bet
ter known 10 Americans than any other
hotel IN Europe. as IL rs in the most at
tractiyo aud cenral part Of the city and
Therefore rs the most convenient for visit
ors. its appointments. embracing every
modern American hotel comfort and lux
urv. allow for choice of rooms ranging
from the simple bedroom TO tho most su-
perb suites.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
TURKISH RAILROAD CONTRACTS

Berlin March q - The Deutsche Bank
announces authoritativey that contracts
for the extension of the Bagdad Railway
tc Ragdad. for the branch line from Os-
manieh To Aiexandretta and the construc-
iion OF harbor works at Alexandretta were
Signea at COnstantinope to-day.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
TUTRSDAY. MARfH 3
TPANSPAClFIC MAILS.
destination and steamer close in y. Y.

destination and steamer lose IN y. y. l.. NJ.
Hawaii japan. Corea. china. fhllip
pines tyia san Francisco America
Naiu .................... .Meh - q 20
samoan Islands. New Zealand. Aus
tfali4 tyia san Francisco -Purley Nrh 20 q 20
Iapan Corea. china. Philippines via
Tacoma Tacoma Msru ..-...... Mch 81 Il 10
Hawaii Guam. Philippines via san
IranctsCUi- l. transport ........ Mch 81, a: 20
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22

"Horald": 1T would take a billboard - set
forth all the novelties I'm the prouuctlon-
Those who expect to II will do well ~
make love TO a pair OF powerful glasses and
be sure the lenses are fawess.'
den op.ns in a blaze OF glory. After the Win
ter Garden-What?"
Louis De Foe "World": Bound 70 he
hugely popular. Christening of Broadway
largest temple Of folly is accomplished in ami
mated fashion,
"Tribune". Audience expressed its appre
ciation by cheers \ brilliant opening long =
be remembered I'm the annals OF New YORK
amusement
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
vJiPE,E EcS REPORTS.

The Caroline. reported A. 10 miles east OF
sandy Hook AT II u a. m. yesterday. II eN-
pc.ted 10 dock THURSDAY forenoon.
The Europa. reported as 30 miles east of
SANDY Hoo, at q - 4 Al, Yesterday. Is expected
f., dofL this forenoon.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22

Tahiti Marquesas cook Islands.
Australia New Zealand tvia san ~
Franc.scol Natal ............... Mch 3I' o'"V
Hawaii Japan. tOres. China. Philip
pines via San Francsco1-Tenyo =.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
Washington Makes Statement.

Rack at .he hotel. Dr. Washington reiter-
ated his statement Of the morning rehears-
Ing the whole affair II wish 10 apologize
for not having made this public Yesterday
said the doctor. but was guided in my
silence by advice Of counsel. What is the
uso Of having a counsel if YOU don't take
his advice? | thought at first that 7 would
no able 10 tell my story as I saw II in court
hut when ! found that such n thing was
forbidden hv the rules Of evidence or what
ever il is that forbids #. I determined 10
speak out at once"
In the course Of his story the doctor de-
MED that he had spoken 70 a single man.
woman or child during the whole time that
he was in the neighborhood Of 63d street
until after the assault occurred. He de
Clared that he had not touched n drop of
liquor that night. and that any one who
knew him could vouch for tho fact that he
was not a drinking man. II was only yes
terday, he said. that such a rumor had
reached his ears. He further asserted that
Dlrich had hit him before giving him a
chance to explain his presence. and had
shouted: "You'ro trying TO enter my house.
You've been prowine around here for four
or five weeks"
Dr. Washington then went on to explain
that on the night OF the assault he may
have made a few statements In regard
To- the communication from TuskeGee in
forming him where 10 meet -. G. Smith.
the auditor which were not in exact accord
with facts. He was dazed. excited. CON
I fused then. he said. When he had collected
his senses. he remembered that he had
found the letter awaiting him in New York
and that he had torn it up after reading
/ il. He thought the name that he had been
/ looking FOR was McCrary. but he was not
sure
/ Messages Of sympathy and encourag ge-
ment came IN at the rate Of dozen every
! half hour. the doctor said. Andrew Carne-
gle called on him Just before he left for
court Yesterday. and among other visitors
were Jacob Schiff and Paul and Felix War
/ burg. The doctor has an engagement 10
/ speak at Drew Seminary. Jersey city. 20
night and he said ne intended TO keep It.
/ He will speak i'm DR.. Schieffein's house on
/ = thursday afternoon. and will leave town
shortly after for the South
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
SHIPPING NEWS
Port of New York, Tuesday, March
q, 1911.
AIlRI\ ED.

Steamer sen Antonio CBrJ. Shields March 3, 70
Philip Ruprecht. IN ballast. Arrived az the bar
steamer Windber. Guanica March II and Ponce
IL. to the New York and Porto RICO IS 60. Boy, %lth
sugar Arrived a, the Bar at lo:3j m: 2oth.
Steamer Patella tBrl. Shields March -. 20
Philip Ruprecht. in ballast. Arrived at the Bar
steamer saint Irene CBr. Charleston March ~.
70 Barber & 60. with mdsc In transit. Left
Quarantine at $40 m. -, 8,
and Proqreso II, to the New York and CUBA
Mail IS 10 with mdse Arrived at the Bar at
Steamer l,si Msiawaska CB) Baltimore March 10.
20 r. T. Houston & CO. with mdse IN transit.
Left Quaran!ine at s;i5 m, m Marc, . Nap,e.
10 and Gibraltar - to oelrcns - %; aG ndse
Arrived IPi, lat at the Rar at 8:l2 m.
steamer HeiG Oav DAM top"nnaE'N Slal, ID
O. Chrshania 10 and Nhrstansand "a; go " seera as
passengers and mdse. Arrived at the bar at !
a m. ,n ,,ossi,o March ,
>anIss !, and Palermo 6. 10 Hirzcl. FeltnAnu
& o. With II cabin and 94s stoerage passengers n.
and mdse. Arrived at the Bar al Pb,ra,raribo ! r'
March II and Trinidad II. 10 the ROYAL putr
West India Line with ? passengers. Hd''s '"
mdse Arrived at the Bar at 3:;" m. ,,., =.
steamer CIV Of st Louis. Savannah. March i.
10 tho ocean IS 90 with passengers am n'S''
Passed in Quarantine i:2' ~, ,., & o,,
charleston 10 TO the clyde Ss 60 With passen
gers and nd.e Passed In quarantine -" ~.
Algonquin. lfIulsN l'Nf ''''.
tho cIyd. - 90 with passengers and mdse.
passed In Quarantine 5:27 q mn 81, =.
steamer San Jacin'o. Galveston. Tarchi ..n 10, 20
tho Mallory Ss 60 with passengeif ana ~ 50
pass.d I'm Quarantine 6:i5 M.
steamer Mama Hata Baltimore, =" me ~
yrrk q baltimore Transportation go with "dS"
passed I'm Quarantine II 40 N.
steamer Mimiro tRrl. Barry. March : 7" No.
ION 4 son In ballast Arrived ~ the 1871 ~
S,samer ~ Avon oBr Bermuda. March ~ 70
-anderson & Son With 2H' naosenG'ra ana vi
haIIrs, Arrived at tte Par At P:l' -.
steamer san Juan Navaguez March y. Ioh.'
"a s,d san Juan Is ~ tho Now York I3r''
2ico SIS 90 with - passengers. mails ana 'h'S'
Arrived AZ the Bar AZ n:i' a. ~ 49,,
steamer Saratoga. Havana March -. ~ me
x., yort q cuba Mall Ss 90. With iNs pas
sersers mails and mdso. Arrived At tho Har a'
T.sn.r Potadam uDu,cm Rotterdam ar'
rou,o,re March r. ~ The Holland America
lin With 73O rehr and 7So storage messengers
and n1dse Arrived az the Bar A. II 20 2 M ,
steamer Stanhope tBrp. fienfuegos March :
and Iuraro IL io the Nunson steamship Line
oi,b sugar Arrived al the Rar a. II ~ NJ
Stsan,or rarih t;sorgn'cwn. : g.. March u
and wilmington. y g.. Is - the t'lNde steam
shin 90 With passengers and mds'. Passed IN
Quarantine i2o6 y NJ
steamer Princess Anne Newport News ani
Norfolk n the old Dominion steamship 90. WIN
nnsseusc-s and mdse Passed In quarantine
sand, irook y j. March 81. $50 N, Wind
cast light 'hreoze p1i'iy cloudy: hary OF shore
smooth sca
steamers Rvrdam ,put -. Rotterdam. Nicho
las Cunso iNorl Port Antonio. Virginia btap.
Nanies. tr1'a ahoo Charlc cstou nnd jacksonville.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22

Charles Darnton. Evening World ne
Winter Garden hlled with girls zayety, anu
the extent OF its capacity
Evening Telegram. The gayety OF gay
Paree has been cclpsed IN sober old Ne"
York --,,.
Jane. g. Garrison "Press' Excelieh'
show: attractive house
AdoIph Klauber Times: Dazzling snow
Neu. York's newest plaything a lashy toy IN
brightest colors with lots OF Jingle 10 IT,
Sun. The hearts Of New Nork"rs ought
to 20 out 10 the Winter Garden Not an rle-
ment lacking In the complete success ot the
enterprise.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
MINIATrRE ALMANAC.

Sunrise. G.o2. sunset. GA moon rises l.IS.
moon age. -.
HIGH WATER.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
Defence Is Ready for Trial.

that am ready to try the case any time
that IT is called. 7 shall not consent to my
client pleading guilty under q suspended
sentence. nor shall consent 10 le' the mat
ter drop am ready 10 defend him against
the charge Of simple assault. as was agreed
to-day. any time that Dr. Washington cares
n appear against him"
rlrich's hail bond vss signed YESTERDAY
by the same man who signed the former
one for $500. charles Ludwig. baker, of
No - Third avenue. pr. Washington was
accompanied 10 court by T. B. S. Pinch
back. Governor of Louisiana in reconstruc-
tion DAYS veteran Of the Union army
and one Of the best known men Of African
blood i'm this country. Among others VINO
attended the hearing as his friends were
Borough President McAneny. Chief Magis-
trate MCAdoo. William !. Schieffelin presi-
dent Of the Armstrong Association. devoted
10 the interests II negro schools: Jacob w.
Mac. chairman Of the Committee for I'M
proving the Condition Of the Negro In New
York. James II. Fits president Of the
City Bank. Of Tuscaloosa. Ala; Nathan
Hunt Or. Washng,on's travelling secre
tary. and u. Macon Webster a negro at
torney.
Dr Washington delayed his exit from the
court for some minutes after his case ended
hoping to escape t.e crowd he knew was
waiting outside. But the delay was useless
- thick was the throng i'm street and cor
ridorS that reserves had to he called from
the West Attn street station to break a
way for the negro educator. Finally ne
reached tho street and was borne away in
an autorOC bilc
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
b.Q
Steamer Fotsd7m ibhtchl- h",''i nf."
r,,.. ,toxr, Z, - the Holland AmeriC
SAILED

cleaners Rvrdam. tput ~ Rotterdam: Nicho
las Cuneo iNorl. Port Antonio. virginia btaI
NAPLES. Ara ahoo charlcstou and Ia"ks"nvillo
tGcrI. nankl. rotterdam.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
TWO
REMARKAB
STORIES

"Thc Counts Hand by
l.. j. Beeston, and "lhc
Fighters" by {. Haps-
burg Liebe. will appear in
our next Sunday Mag
azinc. Both almost un-
known, and yet they may
win a share of the $4,000
offered for short stories
against Sir Arthur Conan
Dovlc and other famous
authors.
Coo r,1-S
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22

he denied II ABSOLUTELY I understand that
the woman was IN court ready To take the
stand OF course. have no means OF
knowing the matrimonial troubles Of my
client, but | know that he has lived with
the present Mrs Tlrich for at least two
years He met her a. dog exchange down
on Eleventh avenue. which she managed
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22

Anger. March 81 -Grostafeis 0ser New Yorl
Via Durham for Ctorihon
Perrin March - Iniradeo Br Yok,homs
etc for New York
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22

See next
New-York tribune., 1911-03-22
OUTGOING STEAMERS.

sI.rines mai.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-12-17
SEEK ID SELL HULL
 OF ILLFATED MINE
Effort Is Beaten in House OT Representatives After
 Sharp Debate

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Ehorts to authorize a sale Of the hull of the battleship Maine to private parties who desire to exhibit it in various parts of the United States and charge an admission fee to visitors, was de- 4eated today in the house of repre- sentauves. The urgent deficiency bill, carrying an appropriation of s250,- to complete the work of raising the Maine, after a hard fight passed the house without change.
 lt was admitted in debate that of fers approaching millions of dollars were received from exhibition inter ests for the rear portion of the hull, which can be fitted up with a bulk head and towed from Havana to the United States. This would more than cover the S900,000 cost Of clear ing the wreck out of Havana harhor. Chairman Fitzgerald. of the appropria- tions committee. said the government would tow the rear part of the hull into the ocean and sink 1t with the naval honor that goes with a gallant battleship. The bill as passed would permit the secretary of the. navy to give a portion Of the wreck 10 the city of Havana for a public monu. ment, a reqlest for it having been made by the president of Cuba. and would authorize the secretary of war and secretary of the navy to gran. other portions as souvenirs to cities, patriotic societies, or survivors Of the vessel
Bisbee daily review., 1911-12-17
THANK VOTERS FOR SUPPORT
 AT ELECTION
Successful Democrats Send Messages to Their Con- StituentS for Loyal
 EndeayOrS
APPREClATI0N IS SHOWN
 FOR SPLENDID VICTORY
Simth, AShurSt, Hunt and Cal laghan Send Messages 10 COChiSe Voters Through
 The Review

Yesterday there were sent 10 The Review by the two senators elect, the governor elect and the state au- ditor elect expressions of their grat- itude and messages to the voters of Cochise county, thanking them for the splendid result achieved in this democratic stronghold in the face of the difficulties that were presented by the Acknowledgement of so many otherwise eligible voters by the enabling act There is a strong sen timent of responsibility felt to the people expressed in the messages Of each of these men chosen by the vOt- ters at the polls or Tuesday last.
 Tucson, AriZ., Dc. 18th, 1911. Review, Bisbee.
 1 cannot repress the thanks to The Review for the splendid work it did for our ticket from the day of the nominations to the end of the battle IL was a glorious victory, gallantiy fought and brayely won by a people who have too long suffered under the yoke Of legislative fayoritism.
 Personally l am profoundly grate- ful for the vote eleeting me to- the United States senate and I want each man who supported me to know the fullness Of nly gratitude for him. But there is a broader field from which 10 view the victory. It was the prin- ciples for which We stood that won the battle. While I congratulate our party on it's success, l more largely congratulate our state on the election of men who will carry out those prin- ciples enunciated in our platform.
 Profoundly impressed with the re- sponsibilities of my high office and with sense of gratitude 10 the people. I shall proceed 10 the per fermance of its duties with a devoted heart and an eye single to the com mon good of our country.
 MARK A. SMITH.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-12-17
MEXICO IS SHAKEN FROM END ID END
 BY SEVERE QUAKE
People Are TerriefrG and Flee from Homes But Only Slight Damage Is
 Reported
.MADER0 PAYS NO HEED

MEXICO CITY. Dec. 16-Mexico was rocked from ocean to ocean. from GuanajUato on the north to the lsthmus of Tehuantcpec on the south by an earthquake today.
 An old woman was caught between the walls of a falling house here, and SO badly injured she may die.
 Mrs. Dora Chenoweth, wife of an American dentist, is dead as an indi- rect result Of the earthquake. Fright caused an attack Of heart trouble.
 The disturbance was most severely felt in the state of Guerrero, espec- ially in Chilapancingo A few fimsy buildings were thrown down.
 The quake caused a panic here. Hun dreds of people rushed to Zocale, where they ran aimlessly about or fell on their knees in prayers. This was watched by President Madero with much apparent enjoyment. for be stood at the window of the Nation al Palace, laughing. He conferred with two cabinet ministers when the first shock was felt, apparently with. out fear. and walked to a window overlooking Zocale,. where he re- mained until the tremors ceased.
 Telegraph and telephone wires snapped. and for a time the city was without light or electric power. but aside from throwing down few adobe houses, no serious damage was done.
 The first shock was felt at 12:40 and continued for four seconds more than two minutes. Instruments reg. istered the oscillatory movement from southwest to northeast.