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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
NEGRO LYNCHED IN GEORGIA.
Kills Town Marshal Of Donaldson.
vile and Is Shot by Mob,

DONALDSONVILLE. Ga, December
23.-Town Marshal C. A. Roberts was
shot and killed this afternoon by a negro
named John Warren, who was captured
shortly after and summarily lynched by
a mob that had followed the officer who
went to arrest Warren.
The negro had engaged in a quarrel
with Gus Newburry. white man. in
which he threatened Newburry with a
pistol. Warren was chased out of town
by witnesses, but Marshal Roberts. on
learning Of the affair. started in pur-
suit.
Overtaking the negro on the outskirts
of the town, the marshal ordered him
to climb out Of his wagon, whereupon the
latter wheeled and opened fire. Roberts
returned the fire, and both men We're
wounded. In attempting to drag the
black man from his seat, Roberts fell
dead from his wounds.
At this stage the men who followed
Roberts came up and literally shot War
.ren to pieces. Roberts leaves a large
family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
WILL SUBSCRIBE 100000.
New York Business Men Begin
Campaign to Get Democratic
National Convention.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, December 23.-The agita-
ton among New York business men to Sc
cure the democratic national convention
for this city took definite form today,
when the members of the New York ma
tional convention committee started a
campaign to secure subscriptions to the
ne-hundred-thousand-d dollar fund neces-
sary to convince the members of the DEM
ocratic national committee, which meets
in Washington January 8. that this city is
the place to name the democrat who is to
head the party in the presidential race of
1912. If the convention is secured for this
city the hippodrome will house the demo-
cratic delegates.
At the headquarters Of the New York
national convention committee Edward M.
Tierney chairman Of the finance commit
tee, stated that the fund necessary to
bring the democratic convention to this
city would undoubtedly be raised in few
days. He says that all the business men
SO far interviewed have expressed their
enthusiastic approval of the plan and that
the convenience of transportation facili-
ties, together with the approval of Tam
many Hall Leader Charles F. Murphy and
Gov. Dix. would undoubtedly bear great
weight with the members Of the demo-
cratic national committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
GOES BACK TO STAGE.
Edna Goodrich Signs With Frohman
in His Neighbours Wife"

Special Dispatch to The star
NEW YORK, December %. - Edna
Goodrich, fourth and recently divorced
wife of Nat c. Goodwin, who recently
received more than 100000 from the act
or, is about to return to the stage. The
actress today, in a letter to her attor-
ney, Herman Roth, announced that sho
had signed contract to open in Janu-
airy in Chicago, under the management
of Daniel Frohman, in His NeighborS
Wife and other plays.
owing to domestic troubles" says
Miss Goodrich in her letter, my career
on the stage has been interrupted. {
am delighted TO resume my stage work
and shall devote myself now entirely To
my professional duties.
Il have nothing to say about my per-
sonal affairs, except that / am happy.
My interests are entirely centefed on tna
resumption of my career as an actress,
to achieve creditable position on tho
stage and to serve the public and my
management to the best OF my ability"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
You.

have to plead your cause with the
Lord Mayor of Christmas City, you may
be sure they will do their best for you.
The old saint may ask your parents
your parents-if you have been good
enough for a whole year to receive the
password from the stiff little tin soldier
at the Sugar Plum gate. Can they tell
him the truth, and will it be something
ened to tell his honor the mayor exactly
how bad you were that last time?
Perhaps they did promise something of
the sort, but here 1t Is Christmas eve,
and the magic of 1t has touched your
mother and father and worn the rough
spots off such an unpleasant promise.
Without having the pleasure of per-
sonal acquaintance with your father and
mother. it is safe to say that II the old
saint drops in for a chat this evening
they will do their best to make you
solid with the tin soldier at the gate of
Christmas City.
A little Italian boy in one Of the kin
dergartens knows all about his mother
idea on the subject. What he said, IL
turned to verse, was:
| been so good like ezra t'eeng
so old Sain' Nicolo he breeng
Ia pretty toy for Chreesmas tree
To give good leetlS boy Ikea me;
mind-a mia madre
She look at me an say, "Ho. no.
You teenk you goiD' to fool Sain' Nick?
That old-a man don forget so quick.
You been so bad da rest da year
An get SO good when Chreesmas here"
Eut mia Igadre has da smile
What she can't hide from leetla chile,
An when ia saint he come to see
Eef leetla boy deserve da tree
Mia madre say, He been SO good
don'ta know just how he could
Be quite nice and still he live,
40 all da toy you got just give;
lie il da prettiest', bestes' boy
Whatever gave his madre JOY"
She talk to heem just Ikea dat
Ssin' Nicolo tex of heeS hat
An dump da bag down to da floor
An say. "Gretta Scott I ought have more
vi pretty teeng an Chreesmas toy
To give such won full leetla boy
That what mia madre do for me-
When Get come tam for Chreesmss tree
Mia Madre's face nice an bright
Remin' me of da Chreesmas light
Sain' Nicoo leave ds tree
To please da leetla boy Ikea me.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
ROBBERS RIFLE SAFE.
Get Away With Many Stamps
Notes and Stocks.

HARDIN, KY, December pa band
Of robbers secured 5000 worth of stamps
and $4,000 worth of notes and stocks
when they blew the safe in the post office
here early today.
The explosion Of the heavy charge OF
nitroglycerin used in blasting open the
safe shook the entire town and caused a
panic among the residents, MANY OF
whom rushed half-clad from their beds
Although a posse was formed no trace of
the robbers could be found and blood
hounds will be put on the trail as soon
as they can be obtained.
The papers taken by the robbers were
the personal property of Postmaster
Stark and some Of them are negotiable.
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Kills a Golden Eagle.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd. December d.
w. p. Ferrebee, a farmer and orchardist
residing on Knobley mountain. shot a
fine specimen of the golden eagle. bird
rare in these parts, Thursday. Crows
fighting the bird attracted his attention.
1t measured eight feet from tip to tip
Of wings
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SUGAR PRODUCTION TOTAL.
Crop Of 1910 Estimated to Be
1921. 600 Tons

HAVANA, December o3.-That the COM
ing years sugar crop will break all rec
ords appears now to be reasonably Ger.
tain. Conservative authorities, who re-
Gently accepted 100000 tons as the high
est possible production for the year, now
predict 1,S25.OOO tons, which would ex-
coed the record OF 1910 by $1,000 tons.
Other authorities place the estimate as
high as 1,S75.OOO TONS The increase is
attributed to the continuance of warm
weather. which Is favorable to the growth
Of the cane Indications are that the
good weather will continue during the
grinding season.
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PLANS TO SAVE CHESTNUTS.
Governor Of Pennsylvania Calls Con
ference to Consider Tree BLIGHT.

HARRISBURG, Pa, December o3-The
gravity of the chestnut tree blight has
assumed such proportions that Gov
Tener has called a conference of nearby
states for the purpose of considering
plans for more effective campaign
against the disease. The conference will
probably be called for Harrisburg Febru-
airy and g.
The call will be sent to the governors
of New York, Connecticut. Vermont, Del
aware, Maryland, West Virginia and
Ohio, and they will be asked to come
themselves or send official representatives.
New Jersey Is not likely to be represent
ed. as the blight has wiped out practi-
cally all the chestnut trees in that state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

THIEVES STRIP HOUSE.
Residence of Sheriff's Brother Il
Barred by Robbers.

SALTSBURG, Pa, December 23.-.k
.jolting Christmas surprise was ex-
perienced today by L. III. Shaner. gen.
eral foreman Of the rolling mill de-
partment of the United States Steel
Corporation at Gary, Ind. and brother
of Armstrong county's sheriff, when he
discovered that everything I'm his homo
had been carted away by robbers.
Furniture. carpets, dishes. pictures, in
fact. everything was stolen.
Shaner, who formerly worked at tho
American Sheet and Tin Plate Com
pany's mill here, was ordered to Gary
three weeks ago. His wife and family
went to her parents home at Apollo.
Pa, and the house was locked up
Shaner returned today to prepare his
household goods, valued at $4,000. for
shipment to Indiana. The house WAS
bare
Shaner reported his loss to his
brother the sheriff.
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ORDERS CITY ELECTION.
Denver Would Provide for Commits
sion Form of Government.

DENVER. Col, December 23.-District
Judge Teller today issued a writ of man
damus to compel Mayor r. W. Speer and
other city officials to call special cleo
ton on amendments to the city charter
providing a commission form of govern
ment, including the preferential system
of voting and the headless ballot. The
ofty attorney gave notice Of appeal to the
state supreme court.
The mandamus was asked because the
city officials refused to order a special
election in compliance with petitions
signed by 10000 voters.
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FEARS FOR FISHERMEN.
Four Left Newark Friday for thu
Banks OFF Sandy Hook.

NEWARK, n. j.. December 23.-Aiarm
is felt for the safety OF four fishermen
who left here yesterday morning in a mo-
tor boat for the fishing banks Off Sandy
Hook and had not returned up to tonight
They are Joseph M. Casbion. Louis Gran,
Frederick Rauchfuss and Rudolph Jacobs
There was stormy weather Friday, and
it is feared the boat may have been
swamped or carried out to sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
FRANCIS JOSEPH BETTER.
Austrian Emperor Has Nearly Re
covered From Severe Cold.

VIENNA, December 2S.-Latest reports
from the palace indicate that Emperor
Francis Joseph's progress IL satisfactory.
The emperor has been suffering for the
past week from a severe cold. His cough
has now almost disappeared, his appetite
is good and he sleeps uudisturbed.
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FOOTING TREASURY CHARGED
Four Officers of Postal Insurance.
Comnanv Indicfe6

DENVER. Col, December 23.-Federal
warrants were issued today for the ar
rest of four officers of the United States
Postal Insurance Company on a charge
Of using the mails to defraud. The men
who are under indictment are D. c.
Nevin. president; o. d. Olmstead and
Harry +. Insley. all of Kansas City, and
Charles A. Whitecarver, treasurer.
The insurance company was organized
in Denver three years ago, capitalized fol-
SEU0.00o, and the stock. par vale 100, sol,
FOR $50 to 500 share. By this means So,
GO was brought into the compan,
treasury. 1t was charged that officials an
organizers spent and divided $4,000 an,
that not one policy was written, and or
this information the federal grand jury
returned indictments.
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TESTIFY FOR MARKS
-
Leading Iowa Politicians
Called in Fraud Case.
BANKERS ALSO SUMMONED
Nan Charged With Big Swindlss
Springs Surprise.
ERNEST II. HART ON LIST
National Republican Committeeman
One Of Those to Give Evidence,
Probably in Rebuttal. 4
BANKERS ALSO SUMMONED


COUNCIL BLUFFS. Iowa. December
23.-Leacing Iowa politicians. officials
Of some of the large banks of the city,
former city and county officials and
one former deputy United States mar.
shall are among those who will be call-
ed to testify in defense of BENJAMIN
Marks on trial for conspiracy In the
swindling Of various persons through
out the United States OF sums ranging
from $1,000 to $4,000. and aggregating
more than s1.000,00o. The announces
ment was made today by counsel foS
Marks.
Practically all the evidence to be.
presented by the prosecution. which 10
being led by Attorney General Cossou'
of this state. was in when court ad-
journed this afternoon for two days.,
and the defense will open its case early
Tuesday.
Prominent Men to Testify.
Ernest Z. Hart, national committees
man from Iowa, republican and presi-
dent of the First National Bank OF this
city, will be one Of the leading witt
nesses called by Marks attorneys.
Others on the list will include j. ].
Spindler, cashier OF the First National
Bank: T. G. Turner, president Of the
City National Bank and formerly as
sociate with Hart; Donald MacRae.
former mayor; DIR. Matt A. FINLEY, DR..
F. T. Seybert, w. III. Busse, a former
policeman; w. A. Greneweg. deputy
United States marshal, and T. +. Nc
Caffrey, present sheriff.
Several of these men have been ASSOC
ciated i'm business and politics I'm west
ern Iowa in recent years No outline of
what the defense expects to offer in the
way of evidence was given out. II Is
believed. however, several OF these wit
nesses will be asked to rebuilt the direct
testimony of John c. Mabray. who ad
mitted he was leader of the ring which
ieeced SO many victims in this city for
two years, and named many prominent
persons as accomplices.
Prosecution Ends Its Case.
Today was spent by the prosecution In
winding up its case. ]. s. Swenson. a
post office inspector, who worked up the
case against Mabray and his associate.
c. s. Ranger, were the principal w.t.
nesses today. Both identified numerous
letters, kilograms and other documents
airy evidence used at the trial of Mabray
in the federal court, and they were OFF,
fered as exhibits in Marks case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
TRANSFER OF ARTILLERY.
Order Sending Batteries From Fort
Smelling to Southwest Section.

ST. PAUL. Mimi, December 23.-The
war department has decided to take all
field artillery from this section and locate
In the southwest.
An order has been issued from division
headquarters directing the quartermaster
at Fort Smelling to advertise for bids for
the transportation of troops. This in
formation came in letter informing he
quartermaster that the order was on the
way.
1t is said that the order is preliminary
to the transfer of the Fort Smelling artil-
lery to Fort Sill, Okla.
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ULTIMATE RECOVERY
Of MORSE DOUBTFUL
His immediate Death Is MOI
Expected by Attending
Physicians.

ATLANTA. Ga, December 23-The
condition of Charles w. Morse, the
former New York banker, was such
today that fears for his life were en-
tertained by his friends unless he
should be paroled or pardoned soon
Death is not expected momentarily, /,
was reported by physician who have
been attending him, but ultimate re.
covery from his maladies is doubt
full.
Not Necessarily Alarming.
According to DR.. A. g. Fowler. who
was called into the case. his condition
is serious. but not necessarily such as
to cause alarm right now.
Morse was examined yesterday at the
army hospital at Fort Mcpherson
whence he was taken from the federal
prison. AS a result Of the examina ton
which was by post surgeons and local
doctors, a telegraph report was sent to
Washington. 1t followed the weekly re-
port sent in by the military surgeons
yesterday.
Morse is suffering from angina pee
toris and Bright's disease, and is partl,
paralyzed on his right side. He is forced
10 remain in bed most of the time. His
wife, sister and daughter are with him.
Matter in Presidents Hands.
NEW ORLEANS. December 23.-"My
temporary absence from the United
States will not have the slightest effect
upon any possible immediate action that
may be necessary in the Morse case.
The matter now rests solely with Presi-
dent Taft. and it will not be necessary
for him to consult me further at this
time
Attorney General Wickersham made
this statement to the Associated Press
at noon today on board the steamer
Atenas just before it's departure for
Colon. Mr. Wickersham said he and
the President had given very thought
full consideration to the condition of
Morse's health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
FOR THE MINERS ORPHANS.
Christmas Tree for Children Made
Fatherless by Disaster.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, December pa
mammoth Christmas tree for the 200 or
more children made fatherless by the
Cross mountain mines explosion Of De-
cember 9. was given at Bricevilie this
afternoon. The gifts consisting OF
clothing, toys and CONNECTIONS. were pur,
chased with funds contributed especially
for the purpose by men, N7omen and chile
dren in many states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
"count" Andre de Gurrowski
Is Again in Custody. r
Detectives With Federal Warrant
Take Him in Lynchburg, Va.
DETAINED SOME TINE AGO
Immigration Authorities Placed Him
Under Surveillance Upon Ar
rival From France.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LYNCHBURG, Va, December %
Much mystery surrounds the departure OF
Andre De Gurrowski. who is said to be
a Russian count. from here this evening
when he was accompanied to New York
by a detective OF the immigration de-
partment of New York city and a Pinker.
ton detective.
That these detectives had a United
States warrant for the Russians arres,
is known. but they refused to talk of the
charge, claiming to know nothing OF its
nature. Indeed. one of the detectives said
just before taking an automobile for the
Southern station that Gurrowski would
not be taken away from here tonight.
Twenty minutes later. however, the
trio was en- route for New York. Coupled
with Gurrowskis departure tonight came
the information that detectives had been
shadOwing the Russian since his return
from New York last October. upon being
released from custody after being de-
tanned several days by the immigration
department upon his return from a six
week visit in France.
Upon his return here Gurrowskl
claimed that he never knew why he was
detained in New York. Much promi.
hence was given his detention at that
time.
Owns Large Estate.
Gurrowski year ago bought a large
estate near Lynchburg, where he has
since lived, excepting his six-week stay
in France this year. He claims to have
come to America twenty-seven years ago
and has since been a wanderlust, having
lived brief periods in nearly every part
of the United States. In addition to his
Virginia estate he owns farms at Miami
lived at different times.
While never appearing to have surplus
money he has been a free spender, and
his country home. near here. Is furnished
Iavishly and he has entertained at con-
siderable expense at times. 1t is recalled
that at the time Of his detention i'm New
York GurroWSki said the only thing M
could think the authorities had against
him was that he might be an enemy OF
the Russian government, but he said al
that time that he had not been in Rus
STA for years, and that he was a royalist
About to Do Christmas Shopping.
Gurrowski was arrested here this after
noon as he left train, coming to the
city to do Christmas shopping. At tina,
time the two detectives were at the rail
way station, preparing to leave for the
county seat Of Bedford county. in which
his estate lies, intending to procure the
aid of the county sheriff in arresting him
Prior to this they endeavored to get the
help of a city detective. but this officer
was without jurisdiction outside Of the
city and could not accompany them.
Gurrowski has many friends here and
his arrest caused sensation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
WANTS PARTIAL DIVORCE.
Mrs. Alice w. Peterman Sues Hus
band for Permanent Alimony.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAGERSTOWN, Md, December o.
Charging desertion and alleging that her
husband had gone to Reno. New. Mrs.
Alice w. Peterman instituted proceedings
In court here today for partial divorce
former business man of Hagerstown.
The couple. both advanced in years.
were married last April, but after living
together three months the husband left
for parts unknown. He owns consider
able real estate, and Mrs. Peterman asks
for permanent alimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
INDICT AUTO BANDITS.
Two Charged With Killing Chicago
Woman at Her Home,

CHICAGO, December 23.-The grand
jury today returned indictments charging
Frederick G.. Boneham and william r.
Channel with the murder of Mrs. Hattie
Kaufman. who was killed by four auto
mobile bandits In front Of her home on
the North Side December 2 as she was
returning from theater with her hus-
band.
The jury recommended that the police
make special effort to arrest George
Rebaneui and John Stacy. the other ai-
legged members OF the band.
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Faithful Official Dead, Aged 80.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

SpecIaI DISPATCH 10 1ne Stdr.
MARLINTON, w. Va. December %
William Curry. aged ninety years
is dead at Huntersville. Pocahontas
county, w. Va. He served as clerk OF
both the circuit and county courts in
his earlier days. He was a faithful
custodian Of the county's records dur
ing the civil war and kept them in
hiding from place to place to prevent
their capture and destruction by hos
tile armies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
MISS SALLIE TOD DEAD.
Daughter of War Governor of Ohio
Victim of Pneumonia.

YOUNGSTOWN. Ohio, December %
Miss Sallie Tod, daughter of David Tod
war governor Of Ohio. died at her home
here this afternoon, following a brief
illness. of pneumonia. Miss Tod was
born at Rio Janeiro in 1859. while her
father was minister to Brazil under
President Buchanan.
On the death of Gov. Tod, she in
herited a large fortune, and had been
prominent for years in religious and
charitable work.
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Ont Of Work at Yuletide.

BROOKVHLE. Ind. December %
Fire early today destroyed a four-story
building of the Thompson-Sorrin Com
pany here. The loss is estimated at $685.
600. About lbs persons will be temporarily
thrown out of work, because the power
plant in the basement Of the wrecked
building is out Of commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

F a t h ers and
mothers have to
a I t nd to t h g
sacred rites Of the
Stay Up Lates to-
n i g h t, and, al
though you can't
b e l on g to the
lodge, you may
X n o W they are
friends Of yours
on Christmas eve.
IF fhov n nn1 n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

CHIASSO. Switzerland. December %
The official bulletin issued by the Italian
government on the cholera epidemic in
Italy states that only the provinces OF
Celtanisetta and Girgenti, In Sicily, are
still affected. For the week December
1911. eighteen cases and ten deaths
We're recorded in those provinces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Then Jump Into Bed.

Once in bed, the
arm Y W a / I 8 .
breaIhleSs. Mo-
rnents stretch out
so that seconds
seem like hours.
and the faintest
sound In the dis
ia nee resembles
the welcome tin
kle of bells on
reindeer harness.
The stars laugh
as they see you
struggle against
sleep. for they are
wise and have
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Bust of the Kaiser for J. P. Morgan.

NEW YORK, December pa hand
some marble bust OF the German emperor.
the gift of Emperor William. was pre-
sented today to J. p. Morgan at Mr. Nor
gan's private library. on East Seth street
The presentation was made by Dr. Kurt
ziegler. the German vice consul. repre-;
general, who is i'll