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New-York tribune., 1912-02-19
CATASTROPHE IMPENDING
No Sign of Mediation in Threat
ened British Coal Strike.

London, Feb 1S.-Although the coun-
try is now within eleven days of the coal
strike. which will involve hundreds of
thousands of miners, and which Sir Ed
ward Grey, the Foreign Secretary, has
described as threatening the greatest
national catastrophe in our history"
there is no sign yet of any attempt at
mediation from any quarter. Eight hun
dred thousand miners have already
handed in their notices to quit work on
March |, and the newspapers and the
public are calling insistently for govern
ment interference. But the government
is reluctant to force itself upon the dis
putants. and both sides appear to resent
the idea of interference.
Doubtless Premier Asquith and the
anXiousy studying the question, and Sir
Edward Grey has gone out OF his way
10 appeal to those involved in the dis
pute to come TO terms instead Of
bound to prove runous to the country.
Probably nothing will be done for a
few days, as the miners are extremely
anxious to learn whether the foreign
workers will support the strike. A meet
ing Of the executive committee of the
International Miners Federation will be
held privately In London on Wednesday
to determine upon what action shall be
taken. In the same way the miners
federation awaits the views of the
Transport Workers Federation whose
council will meet at Manchester Friday
to consider the crisis.
A hopeful sign in the situation is that
the mems strike funds are not sufficient
to maintain a prolonged strike.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-19
TAFT MAY NAME P|TNEY
New Jersey Chancellor Favored
for Supreme Court.
ON BENCH SINCE 1882
President and Jurist Met Recent
ly and No Opposition APP
pears Likely in Senate.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Mahlon Pitney,
Chancellor of the State of New Jersey
member of Congress for two terms. a
lawyer and jurist of thirty years prac-
tice, appears tonight to be the man
President Taft will appoint TO the SUI
preme Court bench to succeed the late
Associate Justice John NJ. Harlan.
Among friends Of the President il was
reported as practically certain that
Chancellor Pitney would be appointed.
and the nomination. according to ex-
cellcnt authority, will be sent To the
Senate tomorrow or Tuesday.
So far the President IL understood not
to have discussed the appointment Of
Chancellor Pltney with all his Cabinet.
No special meeting OF the Cabinet had
been called tonight, but it Is possible
that members of Mr. Taft's official fam
ily will be told OF his choice to-mor-
row The President is understood TO be-
lIeve that the appointment OF Chancei-
lor Pltney would not be opposed in the
Senate.
Chancellor Pitney has been under con-
sideratlon by the President for several
weeks. Following protests against Sec
retary Nagel. Mr. Taft turned his search
from beyond the Mississippi River. where
he first looked for n candidate. Chan
cellor Pitney and f.. ]. Swayze, justice
OF the Supreme Court of New Jersey,
were two men who gradually became
more and more prominent in the Presi-
dents mind.
Friends of Justice Swayze have not
abandoned hope that he will be appoint
ed. Tonight Ex-Governor Murphy OF
New Jersey was n White House guest,
and II was generally believed that the
President informed him Of his intention
20 appoint the Chancellor
The President had an opportunity to
talk with the New Jersey jurtst last
week when he was in Newark. Both
Chancellor Pitney and Justice Swayze
we're guests at the luncheon given IN
the Presidents honor by Ex-Governor
Murphy. Chancellor Pitney sat beside the
President and the impression he made
on the Chief Executive at that time was
reflected I'm Mr.. Tafts speech at the
close of the luncheon.
Chancellor Pitney meets many OF the
Presidents requirements for a Supreme
Court Justice. He is just little more
than ffty-four years old, six years un-
der Mr.. Taft's age limit" and has been
a practising lawyer and judge since
1889 He served as associate justice OF
the New Jersey Supreme Court from
1901 10 1908 and became Chancellor In
the latter year. His term would expire
In 1ot5 His home is in MOrristown.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-19
CHURCH STARTED ON 81 CENTS
Gift of Little Girl Grows Into Edifce
Costing Sl05,000.
inv relegraph To The Tribunc. !

philadelphia. Feb. 1s.-A childish be-
ouest of 81 cents. made in 95 by Ethel
ShingIe just before her death. found its
goal Yesterday, when the handsome Meth
oaist Episcopal Church of the Advocate,
costing 100000. was dedicated in Ger
mantoyn. The little girls gift was the
beginning of a movement TO raise the
money necessary TO construct the new edi-
flee.
By vote of the Sunday school board
the bequest of Ethel Shingle was made
the nucleus of the building fund. and the
structure. when finished, was named the
Ethel Memorial.
with special services the new edihce
was opened this morning.
The Rev Gladstone Holm. pastor of the
church. oficiated. Bishop w +. Ander-
son. of Chattanooga. Tenn. preached the
morning and evening sermons.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-19
vAGRANT CHAINED TO POST
Made More Money "Hitched than He
Could by Working.

LAFAYETTE. Ind. Feb, N-James o'con-
n.n who SAYS his home is In Chicago
stood chained to post in the public square
Yesterday after he had refused to work
win a street cleaning gang. He was under
iail sentence for vagrancy
o,Connelrs predicament won sympathy
eror, many persons. and when he was
taken back to jail donations amouhuhs -
81 20 were found In his pockets' Inc pr'S-
oner told the jail keeper that he was wo',n
more "hitched To post than ne "o'''
be with the street cleaning department.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-19
PROPOSED AFTER 80 YEARS
Farmer Called Twice Week
During Long Courtship.
[By Telegraph TO The Tribune.

Noblesville, Ind. Feb. 1S.-Following
courtship of thirty years, during whtch
time the bridegroom called on the bride
twice week. with the exception OF one
month, when he had typhoid fever,
James b. Sturdevant at last popped
the question to Miss Anna Earle, and
they were married in this city yesterday.
The bridegroom is forty-three and the
bride thirty-six. They have been lovers
since they were in school together.
Sturdevant is a farmer.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-19
EX-SLAVE DEAD AT 116
Granny Hafford Changed Owners
Seven Times.

Bloomington, Ind. Feb s.-"Granny
Hafford. former slave. said TO have been
1ls years old. died here to-day. She was
the mother of seventeen children. ten OF
whom were lost trace of through the deal
ings of slavery. She was sold seven times.
her last owner being George Haford. who
owned plantation near Monticello. Ky,
New-York tribune., 1912-02-19
SYMPATHY FOR THE OYSTER
Alabama Expert Says They Suffer
Keenly When Eaten Alive.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune.


Mobile, Feb. 1S.-Just because an oyster
can't let out yell. can't even wiggle when
some enthusiast punches a dozen holes In
it and then spreads on the lemon juice and
the salt and pepper. President John Craft
of the State oyster Commission has an
nounced that he will appeal to the Humane
Society to prevent the eating of live BIZ
valves
President Craft himself is fond of oysters,
but says he never eats them alive. THE
poor chump of an oyster seems to be in
bad" he said. 1T has as much life and
feeling as any animal Ii deserves the
same sympathy as should be shown a
human being. Just imagine the excruciat-
ing pain the oyster experiences when IL has
the shell torn from II. is put on the table,
and the diner, after pouring sauces and
salt and pepper upon IL, pierces IL with a
double pronged lance" President Craft
threatens to launch statewide campaign
against the present oyster on the half she'll
New-York tribune., 1912-02-19
eAYNoR ON THE BOARDWALK.

IBy Telegraph to The Tribune,l
Atlantic City. Feb is--Mayor Gaynor OF
New York. who is here to recover from an
attack Of grin Is much improved. lie
spent par. u to-day on the boardwalk
New-York tribune., 1912-02-19

ANTEDILUviAN WHfSkEV at.
for every occasion-sociability. sickness, or
emergency. Luyties Bros, New York
Advt
New-York tribune., 1912-02-19
s.,i.vsd Colombia Will Confirm 1t.

In diplomatic circles it was believed
that colombia. smarting under eisht
vars of Intellectual attempts to gain
orh,tration Of the Canal Zone differ
nncas would confirm the unofiiciai views
~ her accredited representative. y
more profound sensation is looked ior.
as II is believed that termination u
a,nloratic relations between this coun-
trv and Colombia is in prospect
Acting Secretary Wilson had advised
senior ospina of the probable itinerary
~ Secretary Knox What Is saia 70
Saye particularly aroused the Colombian
,,,,ister was a reference to the Repup-
No % panama in the itinerary, country
tho independence Of which COLOMBIA
never has recognized
A tentative itinerary of Secretary hnoS
,o-night makes provision for stop NJ
c,rtbaee Colombia. on March 70.
sefor ospina tonight was disposed 10
be,ieye that his government would inds-
cato to the United States that visis
from Secretary Knox would be untimeiy
unless the Secretary came prepared 10
promise an early arbitration Of direr-
snces. He declared that his letter
New-York tribune., 1912-02-19

Continued on third page.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-19

continued ON fourth PAGE.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-06-13
Or. KESSlER LAID TO REST
WITH MASONIC HONORS
Body Borne To Grave After
Lying In State In Tenn
pie Three Hours

After lying in state in the Ma
sopic temple Wednesday, from
! IL o'clock in the morning until
2 in the afternoon. the body of DR..
William H. Kessler, was borne 10
Woodlawn cemetery, escorted b. al
imposing procession OF the Michigan
Grand Commandery OF Knights Temp
lar that last week passed In review
before him as their retiring grand
commander. Funeral dirges hoated
on the air instead OF the gay marches
played last week by the bands, and
the bright colored banners carried
only a week ago in the brilliant re-
view again passed along Woodward
avenue, this time draped in sombre
black
George T. Campbell. Of OwOsso,
elected to succeed DR., Kesslor as
grand commander, came from his
home escorted by two platoons OF
Templars, and his first public duty
in his new Office was to officiate At the
burial OF his predecessor. Grand
Commander Campbell was assisted IN
the services by the grand prelate, the
Rev. G. H. Lippincott, OF Flint. and
the Rev. Lee 5. McCollester. OF Dc
troit, made an address at the impress
sive funeral services in the temple.
The pallbearers. all past command
ers OF Detroit commandery No. l,
were w. Z. Robinson. Arba NJ. Sey-
mour, Thomas c. Whitaker, Edward
Teller. Thomas V. Dutton and Frank
E. Fisher
Damascus commandery, No. AZ. OF
Detroit, marched at the head OF the
procession. Then came delegations
from Communicates out in the state,
Detroit commandery with band. the
grand commandery of Michigan. the
hearse. members OF the family and
friends in carriages
From the Masonic temple on La
fayette-blvd, the cortege passed down
Lafayette TO Woodward and north on
Woodward to High street. where spe-
ciai trolley cars were in readiness to
convey the knights TO Woodlawn Gem
etery.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-06-13
DIR. FRANK KILROY is
NAMED CITY PHYSICIAN

DIR. Frank Kilroy was appointed by
the board Of poor commissioners in
its annual meeting, Tuesday after
noon, to succeed Or. Daniel Z. Bin
ming as city physician The other
members of the staff, DR.. VIM. T.
Melody, Dr. r. j. Przybylowski, DR.,
Guy ID. Briggs, Or. George +. LAWN
DR.. David Downing and Or. Carl Dub
pernell, were reappointed. as were
also Supt Doan and the members
of his staff, as follows William IL
Prenzlauer, secretary; William J.
Dixon, William Moscoyitz, W j. Dah-
linger Hugh Cicotte. James w Gun
ningham, Russell Ferguson, Albert
Jones and John Kolb Dixon, Mos
coyitz, Dahlinger, Cicotte, Quinn. Fer
guson and Jones received increases in
salary, ranging from $50 TO $500.
Peter Koenig was awarded the con.
tract for coal at $3.50 ton for an
thracite. and S2.65 for bituminous. J.
w. Nancy was reappointed city under
taker.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-06-13
FORMER ARMY SCOUT
SHOOTS HIMSELF DEAD

hyer Bromberg, former army scout.
who assisted in the capture OF the
bloodthirsty Geronimo, while serving
with Co G, Fifteenth regiment, shot
and killed himself, Tuesday after
noon, in a bedroom over his lit
tie notion store at No. BAL Woodward
ave.
Bromberg had been in poor health
for many years, and had spent larse
sum Of money in quest of a cure He
came TO Detroit about year ago. liv-
ing with his brother, Max, who found
Myers body on the bed. with bullet
hole in the head Coroner Burgess
decided that there was no need OF au
inquest
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-06-13
WANTS DRINKING TROUGHS
PROVIDED FOR STRAY DOGS
Federation of Women's Clubs
Makes Request To Water
Commission

The Detroit Federation OF Women Is
clubs recommended to the board of
water commissioners, Tuesday af,er-
noon, that drinking troughs for dogs
be placed in various parts OF the city
as a precaution against rabies during
hot weather The letter 70 the board
was written by Mrs. Delphlnus ~ Ash
baugh, president, and IN part is a.
follows:
Because Detroit Is behind in active
interest in humane work, the tame
OF our city suffers from our indiffcr-
ence to conditions which are a re-
proach TO our intelligence and human
ity. There has been throughout the
spring an alarming number OF cases
OF rabies, the increase in which Will
be appalling with thousands OF home
less dogs running thirsty during the
heat of the summer Therefore, Tor
the protection of our people, for The
name OF our city, for our larger human
ity toward dumb and suffering ami
mails, the Detroit Federation Cf
Women's clubs respectfully urges
your honorable body 10 provide drink
ing places for dogs. especially in the
downtown and eastern districts, and
suggest as solution that the water
basins ON the drinking fountains
throughout the city be lowered far
enough 10 be reached by the dogs
The letter was. placed on file With
out discussion
AT the suggestion OF Secretary Gil
martin, the. corporation counsers Of
fee will be asked about the adyisa-
bility officiating an ordinance regu-
lating plumbing work
The board authorized the borrow
ing OF $4,000 on the note OF the
board to pay current expenses until
the $500 in bonds can be sold
The secretary was instructed 10 take
up with the =. u. r. the question Of
the companyis reimbursing the board
for damage done water pipes by cleo
trolysis. A four-inch pipe in Craw-
ford-aye., south of FOREST, has been
destroyed for $40 feet by electrolysis.
The board will not discuss Prof
Gardner S. Williams report on the
needs of improvements until after
James j. Brady, the new commits
sioner, takes office next week. Com
missioner Lane stated that a special
meeting will be called for the purpose
of discussing the report and tina. Prof.
Williams will be asked TO be present.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-06-13

July l. with a double bill consisting
of Gilbert and Sullivans Trial by
Jury" and "Cayalleria Rusticana.
The engagement will continue inden'
nitely.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-06-13
sALOONkEEpER ENDS LEE.

SAGINAW AieA7y-JuH NV lllaal
Allen. wealthy saloonkeeper. aged
az, ended his life yesterday by shoot
ing himself through the head. No rea-
son is known for his act
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
CHAPTER xXVI.
"Recause You-Are You"


 Poor. brave-hearted girl How pitt fui and heartrending to a keen-eyed man of the world seemed her poor little sham about her fathers trust in her! For knew the facts. you know,
 And suddenly 1t came to me that Just couldn't and wouldn't let her go on this way without the sympathy of the man she loved; without the pre- cious consolation Of knowing that he knew She was being badgered and rough-shouldered and put upon ald distrustcd and maligned by every one she knew. and she had no one in al! the world to turn to but me-and-
 Oh, I wanted her to know what | thought. don't you know!
 slipped 10 the seat beside her
 "Er, Miss Killings began. think. ing absent-mindedly of what should say. and forgetting that We were quite alone.
 Miss Billings, Why do you call me that Her lovely brow puckered @'i remember. now, that's twice you
 Frances them" I corrected softly
 She strengthened. her bosom lifting with a quick intake Ky love, that was what she wanted
 On" Then she leaned slowly back looking at me thoughttnlly through half-elosed eyes. her lips parted in she oldest smile.
 Anu screwed my monocie tight and let her have smile for smile. deter. mined to chtrp her up and make her feel our oneness-that sort Of thing. you know. And succeeded, For Of d sudden her head went back and the joyous peal of her canary laugh start ed of the Jolly birds iR he trees above us
 Oh, you" A stare. and then an- other burst as she bent forward, face buried fin her hands Then 1t lifted sharply. fiame-dyed-her lips tremu- 1ous. her eyes shining like sapphire stars Oh" she gasped. and how envied the little hand she pressed against her waist; but the windows dash the windows, "That's-that's it -Frances-just that much, But, do you know. 1 dont-don't believe you really know my full name remem- Der now several tn" She bent to- ward me witchlngly. her wide blue eyes challenging my candor. Hon .astly. now-do-you?
 So 1t was that thought that was .ickliag her. Well. by love. had her there. for.I had heard the judge men, ton her nants in full would sur prise her,
 ''Oh. don't I!" exclaimed. winkiug as I polished my glass. Well. how abont Frances Leslie Billings?" l let Ser have it slowly. distinctly. and
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Philadelphia Boy Drowne5.

Philadelphia. = Johnnie stoker. s yeal- old, son Of Joha Stoker. farm. CT ot this county vas drowned in fba oCachila river al Earkman ford six miles above this place. The little faI tow lef. hone telling his mother that he vas going b pick huckleberries He went t9 the river, not far distant from his home, 10 go in swimminq He was warned by men who were fish. ing net to go in the water. but refine. ed to take their warning, sayinq that he was good swimmer.
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
Tnat One Thlnn Iackfnn-

Iady Augusta Gregory. the able and ardent apostle Of the modern Irish movement. is fond of telling the fol- lowing rcal Irish story:
 .'st was the wedding day of Pat and Bridget, ard they were having a church weddiHg It was a grand af fair Pat was dressed with patent leather shoes. white vest and flaming tie. Bridget shone attractiyely n many eolors. The ceremony was over and the happy pair walked down the aisle, out into the street. where a great crowd greeted them with de light.
 Once seated within the cab, Bridget leaned over to Pat and said. in a loud whisper, Och, Pat, if We could only have stood on the sidewalk and watch. ed ourselves pass. wouldn't 1t have been hiyin ."
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
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course-to Frances. mean. Why, dash il. she seemed to find funny side 10 t that didn't. don't you know,
 feH me. now"-she cIasped her knee. lifting her lovely face coaxtrg. ly-'teil me all that she said about me-eyerything."
 And l did-every word. by love,
 AHd TO one could look into that sweet. ingenious face as I proceeded. and doubt that the islanders were new e her Never a jolly one touched her-oniy you could see their absur- dity amused her. Several times | had 10 pause as she bent under a gale of laughter.
 only once was she brought up, shocked
 Oh" she uttered fairtly. as 1 came to the intimati0n about her being hail felloR-weilmet with the footman and her drinking and earousing with them and other neE-servant5 until three in the morning. I realized that l. wasn't the matter of the drinking that sNt'--s1 Lli tz=4s4 hit AIJLl Ter IJiIG gasps as I came to thls-knew that didn't bother her. don't yoa know. for l kae" she did drink-coald drink, mean 10 say; for had lot forgotten the two full whisky glasses Of high proof Scotch she had tossed of that night in my rooms. Why. no. dash it. she was able to drink-it went in the family. l could never forget with what pride she lad told ne Of putting her brother Jack under the table two nights running That was all right it vas the other part Of the frump's scandal that brought her up. stand ing. so 10 speaA.
 Fer now she really looked embar- rassed, despite another lapse to laugh ter Her face and neck were dyed a lovely crimson.
 on dear,1 she said finally: and she wiped Ter eyes. What you must think ot meta-and sEe looked away. 2 pretty froWn contra tIng her face. then the lolly cimplc deepenea once agaia and she Caoked into her hand kerchiet. "Oh, dear" she repeated. biting her lip to hold her quiveglns mouth corners. @Oh, It's a shame heard her mutter. T mustn't let him its too" She wheeled upon mc. her lips frightened oh" she eiacu. lated sharply. almost petulantly, and her foot struck smartlv on the boards
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16

T wonder how much you think think"
 Think lots I said simply. watch ing her little toe as 1t tapped.
 Well. l should think as much" And this time her laugh was short oddly constrained She looked away of down the slope to the river. on" This tims it was a tiny gasp as of dis- may. Aud the toe tapped like an electric what'sits-name
 Yes" satd. watching 1t musingly. T suppose it's because you're the only girl don't you know, that ever did think of before-oh, ever al all. dash 1t,
 Tae toe stopped. l could feel her looking at me sidewise. but I did nor glance up. that remember. was looking down. trying to get hold ot dashed idea wanted to express.
 Don't know" l continued. boring away at her toe. yet hardly seeing it, but suppose that's the reason l knew all the time she was lying. but still somehow that doesn't seem to be the real reason 1 knew. think the real
The Forrest City times., 1912-08-16
HER LITTLE HAND IN pls Mir Peoke's Explanation as n Somewhat Dispelied tts o5.- sas0n
 of Romance.

Hennc and Pecke were two h. cd married men The other asr '9ec .9 net, and, after few casual ro,,s-' ,,ley concerning the weather. the .ns,uA ,,,', As Of women and unfortunate Bnshsrs' Was-perhapS discussed r 'Henne, however, suddenly cam ~ thoughts Of years ago. when bo me a happy bachelor, and (unconscion.,'s "as Of what Fate had in store for bis! was walking out" girl who Z vaI later on, destined to bring him sas TOW and misery. sU''
 Recke. seeing efar-awava loo,, |. his companions eyes. incurred t4 meaning Heahe fetorted dr.,sa, ically, I was just then thinking o,s fellow, of those happy days long aqo' when l used to hold tlat girls bs,a in mine for hours when=o
 Bat the equally unfortunate Poct. suddenly cHt his companion short bv eXelaiming Why. that's po,binS, Cheer E.. To you know. only vss fcrday he'd ny wife's hand Tor thra. solid hours
 What" said inc startled Henna
 Yes, it's q fact" resumed pecks sorroWfgl!y, "aEd I declare if Id lst loose she'd have killed me. -Lopdon TitBits.