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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-10-20

TO RENT.-5 room flat, improve ments AS Lee Ave. Adults only. Inquire 99 Lee. Ave. 20 d.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
Hn, Plepnry r.owers.

Washington. D. c.. April 2+.-Vasquez
Gomez. head of the confidential agency
OF the Mexican revolutionists here. to-
day received pienary powers from
Francisco I. NIadcro Jr., the rebel
leader, to ratify the armistice arrange
ment entered into by the latter with
General Navarro. OF the Federal forces.
yesterday at Juarez, Mexico.
Dr.. Gomez tonight officially noti-
fed the Mexican government of the
contamination of the armistlce. and
exchanged messages with Mexico City
to secure an extension of the fve-day
period of the armistice. He pointed
out that as he had been summoned by
General Afadero to Juarez to partici-
pate in the peace negotiations. II
would be impossible for him to get to
that point until after the present arm
istice agreement will have expired. 1t
is not believed that any difficulty will
be encountered on this point
DR.. Gomez intends to leave here to-
morrow night. and though he probably
will proceed Immediately to Juarez to
confer with General Madero, he said
tonight he thought 1t likely that tho
peace commissioners would go to some
neutral point to draw UP q definite
peace agreement.
IN discussing the Forthcoming nego-
tiations. DR.. Gomez to-nigl., expressed
the belief that peace soon would be
arranged to the satisfaction OF the
whole County
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
Not YET Accented.

Mexico City, April 24-That the
armistice agreed on by Francisco L.
Madero for the revolutionists and Gen
eral Navarro, for the Federals. has
not yet been approved by the govern
ment, and Will not be approved until
after the arrival of a messenger with
documents containing the proposed
terms. was the declaration OF govern
ment officers to-day.
Only after careful study Of the pro-
posed draft of an agreement exchanged
by the two commanders yesterday Will
formal notifications be made.
7 notwithstanding this disclaimer.
which is generally regarded as In pur-
suancc of the government policy not
to admit negotiations OF any sort with
the revolutionary party, there are few
in the capital who doubt the terms
proposed will be approved. The
news OF the armistice has pro-
duced noticeable relief from the
high tension which has prevailed
for many weeks among all classes In
tho capital, and particularly among
the foreign residents. The armistice
was generally regarded as n forerun-
ner of a permanent peace agreement.
That to General Bernardo Reyes
who is about to return to Mexico Mt
the invitation of General Diaz, will
be offered the portfolio of war, was
the opinion expressed by a member of
the Cabinet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
POLICE IN REBELLION
They Conduct wholeanIc Raid without
No. Mn Order From Chief

The, Conduct who1ennIe Raid without
Order From Chief.
Cleveland. o.. April o4.-Mayor Bahl
to-day began an Investigation Of yes.
terday's rebellion in the police depart
ncnt, when number OF patrolIpen and
plain clothes men. without orders from
Chief of Police Kohler, raided fifty
saloons and resorts for keeping open
on Sunday, only to have the prisoners
freed Declarations were rife to-day
that battle TO GUST the chief from
his position Is on. Political enemies
of kohler and members of the Forum
Club an organization in the police
department.. which is opposed to him,
VIII carry on the fight, 1t is snid.
Patrolman Savage. secretary of the
Forum Club. and tho man who directed
yesterdays raid. attempted to have
Police Captain Thomas Madden, with
whom he had an alteration while the
raid was on. arrested to-day or n
charge Of assault and battery. He
failed because the police prosecutors
refused TO become embroiled IN the
matter. Warrants were issued, how
ever. for the proprietors of the places
raided yesterday. Church societies also
are taking a hand in the matter and
urging an Investigation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
kenyon Joins progre.n,res.

Washington. April 2i.-The Progress
sive republicans claim to have had as.
surancc from Senator Kenyon, the
new Senator from Iowa. that he will
stand with them In their contest for
senate committee places. Therefore
tney VIII go into the organization com
mittee tomorrow claiming thirteen OF
The fifty Republican Senators Instead
OF twelve rs heretofore This add.
tlon Will be urged in support of their
contention for one-fourth Of the Re.
publican committee places. The gen.
eral impression is that the regular
Republicans Will make most If not all
or the concessions asked. If they do
not do SO the Progressives say they
will appeal to the Senate.
The Democratic Organization Com.
mittee has decided to nil the Demo-
cratic vacancies on the Committee on
Finance by the appointment of Sem
ators Williams, of mississippi; John
son. Of Maine. and Kern, OF Indiana
This action will give the radical Dem.
ocrats majority OF Democratic repre-
sentatlon on the committee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
High Places Filled.

Washington. D. c.. April 24.--Appoint-
ments to three high diplomatic posts
were confirmed by the Senate to-day.
when Ambassador William W. Rock
hill. now at St. Petersburg, was con-
firmed as ambassador to Turkey, to sue
coed Oscar s. Straus. resigned; Curtis
Guild. former Governor of Massachu-
sstts. was confirmed as Mr.. Rockhill's
successor at st. Petersburg. and for
mer Representative Henry S. Boutell, Of
Illinois. was confirmed as minister TO
Switzerland.
Mr. Boutell's appointment was sub
mitted by President Taft to the Senate
to-day. and It YVES Immediately pissed
upon favorably. without reference TO
committee. because OF Mr.. Bontell's long
service In Congress.
Other nominations sent to the SEN
ate to-day were those of Edwin v. Nor
gan. of New York, as minister to Por-
tugal. and Maurice s. Swenson, of Min
nesota, as minister to Norway.
Jacob schmidlapp. of Cincinnati, an
other intimate friend of President Taft.
is also mentioned for the place.
Other so-called candidates named are
John Hays Hammond. I Ambassador
Continued on Second PageJ ~ :
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
New Turn T a k E n in
Ca S e of Alleged
Dynamiters. rs
wv ARRANT ISSUED
FOR Def ECTIV E,S
Charged That John ]. McNa-
mara Was Taken From State
lille G ly-Books of Iron \.
Workers Withheld From
All but Prosecuting At q
torney and Jurors. 5

Indianapolis, Ind, April 24-WalterS
Drew, counsel for the Erectors' Assoc
citation; w. j. Ford, assistant district;
Fox, chnnHcur, were arrested Tonight
on nfIldnvits charging them with hnv-y,
Ing Kidnapped j. j. Mcnamara, score?
tary and treasurer of She International!
Association of Bridge and Structural
Iron Workers.
The men were arrested on warrants
issued in the court of Justice OF the
them Ind been mnde by an attorney
for Mcnamara. Drew and Ford wero
released under bond Of $4,000 ench, md
Fox under bond OF $4,000. All tho i
bonds were given by William A. X ctch- \
nm, president of nm iron foundry com
pnny md nm officer of the IndinnnS olia
EmpIoycrs' Association. FIX ssss
1t is charged that although HIcNn-
mnrn WINS not turned over to n dctec-i
tive sergeant from Los Angeles until
Governor Marshall had honored requi-S
sftIon papers from tho Governor OF
California, he hnd not been permitted
to consult with counsel or to make q
plcn of resistance to cxtraditlon before
Police Judge Collins when he WINS iden-i
tilted us the man named In tho wnrrsnt
for his arrest. )5.j! AS n AZ
Fox drove the automobile IN which
Mcnamara was taken to chicago OF
Saturday night to be placed aboard a
| trnin for Los Angeles. ,59 s
1t was stated that warrant aIsu;
had been issued on the snme charge
against Detective William J. Burns, IN
the employment Of the Erectors' Asso.
citation. hi
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
BOWER APOLOGIES
Tells Miss Beers lie liz Sorry for
Academy Incident


Annapolis. Md. April 2+.-It was
learned to-day that Captain ]. NJ. Bow
yer, superintendent Of the Naval Acad-
emy. has forwarded to Miss Mary II.
Beers, daughter OF Professor Beers. or
Yale University, n letter OF apology
Tor the action taken by one of the
academy officers. who suggested TO her
Hidshipman escort that by reason of
her employment she should not again
be Invited to an academy dance.
The letter was not made public. but
II is understood that Miss Beers was
assured that the action was due en-
tirely to misunderstanding or her
status.
In connection with the affair. 1t may
DC said OF the body of the midshipmen
that they were not in sympathy with
The attitude apparently assumed by
some OF the academy officers in this
matter. 1t is the frequently expressed
opinion OF the cadets that a midship-
man has a right to bring any respect
able woman to a dance. no matter what
ner employment or status may be-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
ALLEGED PLoTTERS HELD
Charged with Planning TO Overthrow
GoXernment Of Snnta Qnminra

Charged With Planning TO Overthrow
Government of Snnto Domingo.
San Juan, Porto Rico, April "a
General Carlos F. Morales, former
President of Santo Domingo: Mauricio
Jiminez. former yice-President, and
General Zenon Toribio. formerly an
officer In the Santo Domingo army.
were arrested here to-day by United
States Marshal Hubbard. charged with
violating section 10 of the United
States statutes having to do with acts
Of hostility against n government with
which the United States Is at peace.
1t Is alleged that papers found
among their PERSONAL effects indicated
that the accused men were preparing
to organize military expedition from
Porto Rico against Santo Domingo.
They were arraigned before the United
States commissioner. The hea ring was
postponed and the court demanded
bonds of $1,000. This was not given
by the prisoners, who. OH being held,
applied to the Supreme Court for a
writ Of habcas corpus
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
MUST FORFEIT LANDS
Railroads May Lose $4,000 900 by
Courts Decision.

Portland. Ore, April 24-Fcdcral
Judge Charles L. Wolverton to-day de-
sided that the Southern Pacific and the
Oregon and California Railway Com
3anies must forfeit to the United States
government about 100000 acres of land
which is valued at s4O.0O0.oO0 TO $780,.
100000, The case probably Will be ap-
sealed.
Interpreting the act of Congress
granting the land as an aid TO railway
construction. the court held that Con-
eress intended that this land should be
sold to bonailde settlers III tracts not
greater than 1GO acres to one individual
and at price not exceeding S2.5O an
acre.
While deciding in favor OF the go..-
ornnent. Judge Wolverton decided
against the 5000 individual interveners
In the case. lie held that they had
acquired no right whatever. either by
eettling on the land or by rendering
the maximum sums specified By tho
Jaw The effect of this portion OF the
decision is that the lands cannot be
procured by an individual until the
President or Congress again opens
them to entry.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
SUCCEEDS M CRACKEN
Or. Elmer Ellsworth Brown to he
Chancellor of New York UnIversity.

Chancellor of New York University.
New York, April 2i.-Dc. Elmer Ellis.
worth Brown, of Washington. United
States Commissioner OF Education
since l9o6, was appointed to-day chan.
cellor of New York University, to sue
coed the Rev. Henry Mitchell Mac
Cracker. D. D. resigned
The appointment was announced by
the university council tonight, after
an executive session. at which the re-
port OF Il substitute committee recon-
mending DR.. Brown was adopted.
DR.. Brown was born at Kiantone.
Chautauqua county. ". Y. in 1851. His
education was received at the Illinois
Normal University. the University of
Michigan and the University Of Halle.
In Germany. with the supplemen tary
honor OF the degree of LII .. from
both Columbia and Wesleyan unlyer-
stiles. .
1t is understood that DR.. Brown bas
accepted the chancellorship and Will
assume It's duties soon,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
PROTEST AGAINST ].
MORMON LIKENESS
Committees Ask That Utah's
Gift Of Silver Service
Be Rejected.
SENATOR sMooT EXPLAINS
Declares That Figure of Brig
ham Young Is Merely
Incidental.

Washington. April 24.-Secretary OF
the Navy Meyer to-day received verbal
protests against the governments ac-
ceptance of a silver service containing
the likeness of Brigham Young, of the
Mormon Church. as Utah's gift to its
battlcship namesake. The protests
were from committees, bearing let
ter OF introduction from Cardinal Glib
bons and representing the Daughters
OF the American Revolution.
The cardinals letter was followed
by verbal protests from committees
representing the Daughters OF the
American Revolution and the Pastors
1nterdenominational Association OF the
District of Columbia. and Mrs. r.. ii.
Owen, of Salt Lake City.
Senator Smoot. of Utah, to-day had
q conference With Secretary OF the
Navy Meyer regarding the design of
the silver service to be presented to
the battleship Utah His call was the
result of the criticisms made in tho
meetings of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution that this silver
plate was to carry likeness OF
Brigham Young. The Senator told Mr.
Meyer that the only representation OF
MIR. Young contained In the design
was that Of his figure as 1t appears
on the pioneer monument In Salt Lake
City Hc said that this monument had
been chosen by a committee. composed
OF three Mormons and three non
Mormons. the chairman being Colonel
ID. c. Jackling, who is not affiliated
with the Mormon Church.
He said Colonel Jacklln had been
largely instrumental in selecting the
design, and that the inclusion of the
statue of Brigham Young was only
incidental and duo entirely to the fac,
That 1t was n part OF the monument.
MIR. Meyer said the gift was not yet
within his jurisdiction. but that when
1t had been received he would decide
the matter.
Baltimore, Md, April 24.-Cardnal
Gibbons tonight made the following
explanation OF the letter which he sent
20 the Secretary OF the Navy:
"A few days ago number Of ladies
of the Daughters of the American Rev
olution called on ME and stated that
they were to protest against placing
the likeness of Brigham Young on the
silver service They asked me to sup
port them In their stand, I at once
wrote to Secretary Meyer and recon-
mended to him that he give the ladies
II hearing. and commended them to his
indulgence. took no further action
than this, and my letter only recon-
mended their cause for the secretary,s
D.1r q III n 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
Proposal Of Congress-
man Cox Is Not w arm-
ly Welcomed.
CLER KSH FPS
PRUNED DOWN
Republicans Taunt Democrats
With Having Permitted Econ
omy to Garry Them Too
Far-Committee Assign
ments in Senate Will Be
Made This Week.

Washington, ID. c., April 24.-An at
tempt to cut down the amount of mile
age paid TO members OF Congress fol-
their expenses in going to and from
Washington, aud IL controversy over
the extent to which Democratic econ.
only should effect the clcrkships to
committees. brought about long de!
bate In the House this afternoon, and
resulted in the defeat of provision
Tor nine clerks to committees entailing
all expenditure of Sc day each.
The provision for the clerks was
brought in with n minor appropria-
lion bill by Chairman Fitzgerald, OF
the Appropriations Committee. Re-
publicans charged the Democrats with
not having thoroughly systcmatized
their affairs, and with trying now to
add some OF the clerks that had been
previously dropped when the economy
experts pruned down the House pay
roll.
Democratic leaders asserted that the
clerks were those usually assigned to
the important committees or the House.
SIR. Fitzgerald finally urged that the
provision of his bill relating to the
clerks be voted out
Representative Cox, of Indiana, pro-
posed 10 cut the mileage allowance
for congressman from 10 cents to q
cents "a mile, but his plan met with
no warmth OF welcome. ana was ruled
out OF order. Representative Garrett
OF tennessee, urged MIR. Cox not 70
make the motion now when we all
need the money but to make II at
the next session.
The House passed bills to pay $2Ul,-
ono In IN ieage to members of the
House and Senate. and to provide for
pages, extra employees and stationery
and printing OF speeches for the indl-
vidual members.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
LEADERS CALLED
TODISCUSS PEACE
Madero Invites Them
to II a stem to
FL Paso.
TRANQUILITY
III BE GENERAL
Arrnistice, Which Expires Fri
day, Will Be Extended to AL
low All to Arrive at Selected
Meeting Place-Soldiers
Anxious to Return
to Homes.

Ell Paso Tex. April 2i-General
francisco l. Madcro. desiring that tho
tranquility which seems about TO be
restored in the district between
Chihuahua and Juarez. shall extend
over the entire country where there
have been outbreaks. has invited the
independent leaders to hasten to Ell
Paso TO participate in the impending
discussion of peace terms
The telegraph. the mail and in some
instances couriers, were used by the
insurrecto general to- send the call
Among those to whom he sent word
arc Jose Maria Pine Saurez, n lawyer.
who was appointed provisional COVER
nor of Yucatan by the rebels. and who
Gonzales, provisional governor of
Zacatccas. now at Ojiniga: Abram
Gonzales. provisional governor of
Chihuahua, with headquarters at Guer-
zero.
These officials are In military as we'll
az civil command of rebel activities in
their States DR. Vasquez Gomez the
insurrecto Diplomatic agent at Wash
ington. also viii come.
General Madero set at rest reports
that he would succeed Ramon Corral
as Vice President.
u Will accept no ONCE not given
me by the people at an honest cleo
tion,' he declared.
Peace terms. l am absolutely con-
WINGED. will be agreed upon to tho
satisfaction of all members of the
revolution throughout Mexico
There is no doubt that the armisttce.
which expires next Friday, Will be
extended as necessary to allow for tho
arrival a the selected meeting place.
probably lei Paso, of the special peace
commissioners and OF the responses
from the rebel leaders to whom Gen
cral Madero has sent invitations.
Now that peace Is in sight. the SOL
diers are anxious to have the wal end
ed and return TO their homes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
Will Add Billions
to Nation 5 Wealth

Frank G. Carpenter, the we'll
known writer, who has recently re-
turned from trip to Europe, has
prepared n story, which Will nppenr
In next Sundays Times-Dispatch,
describing some Of the bfg schemes
undertaken by the national govern
mcnt, which Will add billions of dol
Inrs to the wealth of this country.
Among the fertile lands to he re-
claimed nre the MILLIONS Of acres In
the NIisniasippi Delta, the Everglades
of Florida, nnd the great Dfsmni
swamp. lie discuHnes I'm an inter
cstinG manner some Of the huge
undertakings of Uncle Snn, Pntri-
arch, and his article cannot fan to
interest nnd instruct.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
TONS OF DEBRIS
PREVENT RESCUE
Twcnty-Threc Miners Are Cut
Off From Avenues Of
Escape.
VICTIMS ARE AMERICANS
Partial Suspension OF Work in
Mine Averted Far Greater
Calamity.

Elk Garden. w. Va: April "a
Twenty-Five miners are entombed In
OFT Mine. No. 20. of the Davis Coal and
Coke Company here. as the result OF
an explosion early to-day. and little
hope is entertained for the rescue of
any OF them alive because of the tons
OF debris that has thus far impeded
the progress of rescue. It cannot be
learned yet whether the explosion was
caused by dust or gas. Officials OF the
company say they have never known
their mines to be gaseous.
AS soon as the accident became
known Superintendent Robert Grant
organized a rescue corps of the miners
off duty. and these attempted to enter
the mine, after notifying the officials
of the coal company at Cumberland,
Md
The rescue parties had not advanced
far into the workings before they dis
covered 1t would take several days
to dig through the heaps of roof coal
and slate that had been loosencd by
the explosion. 1t then was decided to
effect an entrance nearer the probable
point of the explosion by cutting
through the wall of an adjoining mine
owned by the same company. Late this
afternoon the rescuers had penetrated
to the NO 90 mine at point about
1000 feet from the outside entry There
still remained about the same distance
to go before reaching the miners
The OFT mine. No. co. is almost direct
ly under the town of Elk Garden,
which Is on a hill. The mouth of the
mine Is about half a mile from tho
town.
In striking contrast to the usual
mine explosions. the victims in this
case, with one exception. are Ameri-
cans.
The mine usually employs 200 men
on The shift and about the same num-
Der at night. A temporary suspension
of work. however, required fewer men
In the mines, else the casualties might
have been greater.
After penetrating about mile down
the main entry the rescuers TO might
found the body OF a man, not yet idcn-
fall of slate, as though the roof had
crumbled as he was running out OF the
mine The discovery of this body dis
heartened the rescuers, who are posi-
tive that none OF the others can be
alive.
Several yards beyond tho passage
was completely blocked by the collapse
of the roof Behind and under this fall
1t Is believed the bodies of the miners
lie.
Havoc wrought In the mine would
indicate that tho explosion was ter
rifle. For n square mile or more tho
slate and coal was split. and props
were splintered. letting tho roof fall
in in large portions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
MAY BE TENNIS CABINET
Statesmen and Diplomats Again Prac.
tice on White IInuse Court -

statesmen and DIPLOMATS Again Prac-
tice on white House Court.
Washington, April 24.-Althougb
prefers golf-a tennis cabinet NAV vel
come into being to compete with Tho
golf cabinet For tho first time in
many months, the court in the White
among the players were Ambassador
Jusserand and Assistant Secretary OF
the Navy Beekman winthrop two Of
former occupant Of the White House
to get n bit of exercise and keen In
trim. The old tennis, court lay Just
across the windows Of the executive
office. When the Office was enlarged
the court. had to go. but another Vas
built further down In the White House
lot, and as long as tho President : ia
In Washington this summer thoao
whom he invites to play I'M his back.
yard Will attempt to qualify for a nossf.
bio tennia cabinet. & -, b =, 4 irp,'''i-.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
RESCUE Car 10 Scene,

Pittsburg, Pa. April 24.-Upon re-
ceipt of news OF the disaster at tho
executive Offices OF the bureau OF mines
here, rescue car No !. stationed at
Wilkesbarre, was ordered to Elk Gar
den and n crew was dispatched from
here for relief work. From the execu-
tive Offices went w. d. Roberts. first
aid miner. and George T. Nellam.
mine foremcn; while from the govern
ment testing station went l.. NJ. Jones.
assistant mining engineer; John T.
Ryan and David D. Davis. first aid
miners.
The relief car and crew Will reach
the scene before daylight in the morn
ing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
Bankers WIN Act.

Washington. April 24.-The Ameri \
can Bankers Association probably will
take some interest at this session of
Congress in favor of legislation to
settle the cotton bill OF lading ques-
tion.
joint committee of foreign and
American bankers has not disposed Of
the question. A bill satisfactory tc
the bankers passed the House at the
last session. but failed to pass the
Senate.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-25
Government Confident.

Paris. April 25.-With a view to
clearing up the contradictory nature
of the dispatches announcing an arm
istice in Mexico, the Matin sent a
cnblegrnm to President Diaz. asking
for statement on the situation. The
following reply was received:
"The government is confident that
peace Will BIO re-established.
{signed) "PRoFIRIo DIAz."