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New-York tribune., 1912-03-07
ATTACK FREE SUGAR BLLSAY CHARGES NOT Proved
Government Evidence Against
Packers All Before Jury.
LONGEST TRIAL ON RECORD
The Ten Defendants Will Peti-
ton Judge to Take the Case
from the Jurors.

Chicago. March 6--After thirteen weeks
and ono day occupied in the selection OF
jury and the examination Of witnesses inc
government to-day closed its case III t1e
trial of the ten Chicago meat packers
charged with conspiracy in maintaining
combination in restraint of trade. The case
is said to be the longest criminal triai III
the history of the federal courts.
Judge Carpenter Immediately adjourned
court for the day. and II was announced
that at tho opening tomorrow written
motion. signed by each Of the ten de-
PENDANTS, will be presented, asking the
court to take the case from the jury and
discharge tho packers on tho ground that
tho government has failed 10 prove It's
charges under tho Indictment 1t is ex-
pected that counsel for the defendants VIII
argue nearly week on the motion.
The closing hours Of the governments
side of the case were taken up with the
reading Of statistical data or the packing
industry in the United states and stpn-
lated statements Of the corporate history OF
the companies controlled by the defendants,
The trial was begun on December and
tho fury was sworn In on December H. The
first witness for the government was called
on December 26 Forty-nine witnesses were
examined by the government and l,404 doc
uments OF various kinds were introduced
in evidence.
The salient points which the government
sought to bring out in the presentation OF
It's case were:
That the National Packing Company,
which is owned by the Armour, Swift and
agtg Instrument
IN the alleged liking of prices and deter
mining the volume of shipments. .o1-
That the defendants, in the years I"l,
1908. 1903 and a part of 1870 the period
covered Gov, by the Indictment, regularly at
tended the directors meetings OF the Ma
tional Packing Company held in Chicago
every Tuesday afternoon, where II Is al,
legged, information was exchanged and
margins and shipments agreed upon.
That representatives of Armour & Co,
Swift & Co, Morris &c Co. and the Ma
tional Packing Company in New YORK, Bos,
ton and other Eastern cities exchanged
margins and telegraphed them to then Su-
periors in Chicago each week.
That the system OF dguring the test cost
end was used for the purpose of comparing
business results.
That allowances for hides In figuring the
test cost were discontinued In November,
1907. and resumed in April, 1909.
That the allowance for fat and other by
products In figuring the test cost was prac-
tically uniform throughout the period COW
cred by the indictment.
Statistics read to-day showed that sew
enty pounds OF beef is consumed per capita
year In this country; that there are 26,p7
slaughter houses in the United States OF
which thirty-one are owned by Armour,
Swift Morris and the National Packing
Company, and that these companies
slaughter 5L6S per cent of all government
inspected cattle killed and S6G per cent of
all cattle killed in this country.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-07
MAY APPEAL SHOE CASE
U. S. Attorney in Boston to See
Wickersham About It.

Washington. March 6.-Attorney General
Wickersham has summoned United States
Attorney French. OF Boston, TO Washing
ton for a conference on the criminal anti
trust prosecution OF the United Shoe Ma
chinery Company. particularly on the ac-
tion OF Judge Putnam in throwing out
four OF the five counts contained in the
two indictments against the corporation.
The Department Of Justice is undecided
whether TO proceed to trial on the one re-
naming count or TO appeal from the courts
decision.
Boston, March 6.-Before leaving for
Washington to confer with the Department
OF Justice on the throwing out OF four OF
the five counts Of the United Shoe Ma
chinery Company indictments by Judge
Putnam. United States Attorney French Is
sued tho following statement:
Regarding Judge Putnams criticism. Of
the President and the Attorney General IN
instItuting the criminal proceedings | am
pained, but must be silent. II is OBVIOUSLY
safer, under our present system, for u
fudge 10 step aside 10 rebuke an executive
officer of the government than for the lat
ter to criticlse the judge.
nose upon the executive and not upon the
judiciary the sole responsibility of taking
the initiative in the administration OF the
criminal law, and have no doubt that the
law officers of the United States will con
time 10 exercise that responsibility consci-
entIously and fearlessly, Notwithstanding
occasional and sometimes perhaps thougnt-
Inss disanproval. without 1rst comforting
With the courts as to the propriety OF
their action.
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NOT CALLED TO ST. GEORGES,

The Rev Df. Karl Relland, rector OF 81.
Andrews Church. Yonkers, denied yester-
dav that he had received even an lntimstion
that tho vestry OF 81. Georges Church In
tbia city would call him 10 succeed the Rev.
Dr Hugh BIrckhead 1t Is true, however
that a committee OF st, Georges vestry
visited 81. Andrews two Sundays ago ana
heard Dr Reiand preach. 1t was learned
that no one man had been decided upon a.
the choice for Or. Blrckheads successor
New-York tribune., 1912-03-07
STEEL HEARINGS ENDED.

Washington, March 6.-The Senate
Finance Committee closed it's hearings on
the House steel tariff revision bin to-day
and the Republican members will confer
soon to frame a report TO the Senate IL
Is expected that tho committee will con-
tent itself with adversely reporting the
bin instead Of attempting to draft Re
publican substitute.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-07
OLYMPIA A BARRACKS SHIP
Dewey's Flagship in Manila Bay VII
Fight No More.

Charleston. S. c.. March S.-The old pro.
tected cruiser Olympia, from the deck OF
which Commodore now Admiral Geofe'
Dewey directed the naval battle OF Mania
Bav. in 1S9s, reached the navy. yard mere 70
6ay 10 become a barracks ship and psrsn'
of the reserve torpedo fotllla Aooaro ~. ~.
Tny he trades school at the yards.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-07
IFrcm The Tribune Bureau


SLIGHT CONFUSION. - There appears
in tho reports Of Secretary Knox's recep-
ton in Nicaragua to be some slight con-
fusion of military bonors and military
measures. While. according to the most
learned military authorities, Gatling gun
is not ordinarily employed for the purpose
Of firing military salutes. it is remarked
that in a country where cheese knives often
take the place of sabres the use of a Cat
ling gun for the purpose Of firing military
salutes could hardly he regarded as an
anachronism. At the Department Of State
there was manifest to-day a feeling or
qualification over the cordial welcome
which had been extended to Secretary Knox,
and the reports OF popular demonstrations
OF welcome were regarded az auguring well
for the future friendly relations Of this
country TO its little neiChbor TO the south.
Nor were the reports Of few dissenting
notes from the general welcome regarded
as Of the slightest importance. Those who
are familiar with the press of Nicaragua
will appreciate that references 10 ''the en-
tire editorial and reportoral staffs" Of GER
tain Nicaraguan publications with sonorous
titles seem far more imposing in a cable
instance, the dissent Of the "Diario Mo
dernc" seems at long range TO be some
thing worthy of consideration. almost an
alaeous, perhaps. 10 Papal bull on mod
eTnism. But such dissent Is not so impress
svc IN those who know that the "Diario
Moderne" STAFF consists Of one editor long
since retired: two reporters. one Of whom
Is acting editor. and two compositors. So.
too. tho opposition ot the "Diario dc Mica
ragua" may seem impressive 10 those who
have not learned that its entire staff con-
sists Of one editor. one reporter and two
compositors. In view Of the uncompromis-
ing opposition Of the publications, II is sig
niicant that they were loyal supporters OF
President Zelaya. sharing with him his
palmy days and carrying all the city ad-
vertisinE in his brilliant. II unstable, regime.
Some consolation for patriotic Americans
is to he found in the fact that there are
, six other newspapers in Nicaragua all Of
which are friendly 10 the United States,
and all have extended the most cordial well
come TO Secretary Knox, and indeed. the
hest evidence Of the friendly attitude Of a
majority Of the people Of Nicaragua is TO
be found in the elaborate preparations
made 10 welcome tho American Secretary
Of state. That Zelaya's seventeen years Of
wholesale graft should not have left a few
malcontents and insurgents who still resent
their separation from the public treasury Is
hardly TO be expected
New-York tribune., 1912-03-07

a LOAN TO CHINA.-The Department
of State IS expecting hourly to hear from
Minister Calhoun that arrangements have
leen perfected for the making Of small
loan. probably about 10000. to the Chinese
Republic for the payment of the troops, a
step which ii is believed will be followed by
comparative tranquility in the Chinese car
ital. This loan, which has been advocated
by the United Stales for some time, will be
shared by England, France, Germany and
the United States. while provision will be
made for the participation of Russia and
Japan subsequent to the advancement OF
the funds, If different course would cause
delay. Later "A much larger loan VIII
doubtless be arranged for, and that also
will be participated in by all the powers.
but it is realized that the first essential is
to satisfy the proper demands OF the
troops, who have been for some time with
out pay. and TO this end all seemly eXpedi-
ton will be employed in arranging TO ad'
vance the needed funds
New-York tribune., 1912-03-07

are scores OF Italian and Jew meat and fisf
pcders who sell TO no one but these peo
pie They also have their own clothing
shops. which are well patronized.'
A sample of a club used by some Of th'
soldiers at Lawrence was exhibited to th'
witness, and he identified IT. Mrs. Taf
laughed when Representative Wilson, ol
Illinois. in this connection. asked:
rs the big stick popular in Lawrence
now?'
1T IS not popular, but it's the only thins
effective in Lawrence just now" said the
captain, ignoring the Representative
alusion.
Describes Broomstck Onslaught.
Captain Sullivan told OF an outburst al
Sunday meeting of the strikers. where
men were arrested for blocking the side
walks. Two OF these men were struck
with clubs" said the captain. AS they
were being taken to the station house d
mob of women armed with broomsticks
and clubs beseged the officers. One Polish
woman had a baseball tat
AS 10 the arrest Of women" continued
tho captain, II want to say that not one
half of the women who should have been
arrested we're arrested. The women arrest
ed were incited 10 violence by their leaders.
] know Of a Syrian doctor in Lawrence
who had no conection with the strike, who
asked for twenty-five men 10 go with MIN
10 throw themselves on the bayonets OF tho
soldiers 10 arouse sympathy for the cause. -
Who was that man." asked Represent
ative Campbell.
Or Hazyan, q dentist.
Describing the killing Of woman ana
the wounding OF Benoit. an officer, Sullivan
said the same man was the assaiiant OF
both I'VE know that man and we VIII
get him." declared the witness.
Secretary Holman emphatcally denied
that the state authorities or soldiers had
anything TO do with stopping the departure
OF children from Lawrence.
THE police alone dealt with that si'ua-
ton" he said.
New-York tribune., 1912-03-07

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
PREMIER YUAN PLANS DICTATORSHIP WHEN
 MANCHUS ABDIGATE
Especial from United Press.)

Shanghai, Feb. That Yuan Shi Kai plans a dictatorship for China, as soon as the royal family has ab- dicated and that he will refuse to re- cognize either the new republic or President Sun Vt Sen as its head, is considered certain here, today. Yuan the most powerful chieftain in China has lost little of his prestige, despite the uprising and the failure of the leaders to end the revolution and would probably be able to rally to his support not alone Manchus but Chinese as well.
 Evidence that he is already plan ming to meet this situation is shown by his order to the commanders of the imperial troops outside of Pekin to bring their forces into the city at once- His public reason is that he fears disorders but this reason is not accepted because he already has H. 900 picked men, the flower of the army, under his direct command in the capital.
 Martial law prevails in the native city of Tien Tsin, as the result of the flight of the mayor and his family and the report that an attempt was to be made to burn the city. Many of the native city officials have taken refuge in the foreign concessions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
For Park At Rock
West Haven Civic Association Endorses Plan Again, De-
 spite Former Defeat

West Haven is again aroused over the question of appropriating the en- tire Savin Rock shore front and lay ing out, within the space, a public park and recreation ground. The West Haven Civic association, at their regular meeting, held last evening in the Orange Town Hall, revived the question. The Civic association meet ing was attended by over 100 citizens and they were unanim ouS in approY- ing the proposed measure for Secur- ing a West Shore park. Last year the same proposition was brought forth by the West Haven Civic as sociation and a bill was drawn up and presented in the Connecticut leg islature by Representative Lewis H. Warner. The latter addressed the as sociation last evening and told how the matter was laid on the table Tn the last legislative session. He said that he was gratified to learn that the whole association was again in terested in the proposition and he was certain that by their activity the mat ter would come up at the next ses- sion of the legiSla ture.
 Assessor Benham, in his address, stated that the shore site proposed would cost approximately s249. .OO0- The property extends from Rock street along Beach street to Sandy Point, making a distance of about half a mile in length.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
YANKEES WOUNDED BY STRAY BULLETS
 IN MEXICAN SCRAP
Especial from United Pres

Especial from United Press.)
 Ell Paso, Tex, Feb. 1.-Although reports from Juarez, across the river. say between Is and 20 were killed in the fighting which followed the uprising of the Jaurez garrison, which seized that city, last night, American able to find any bodies. It is be- lieved, now, that none were slain.
 Today, the principal northern Mex ico is in the entire control of the Zapahstas, determined to give battle to several regiments of Mexican Fed eral troops entrained at Chihuahua, last night, who will arrive here, this
 The coup whereby the Zapatistas captured Juarez was a, complete sur prise to the commander of the gar r1SOn, whose fears of trouble had been lulled when General Bernardo Reyes voluntarily surrendered some weeks ago.
 A Chihuahua newspaper reached Juarez, containing a story that Gen eral Pascuale Oroszco, who was the most effective of Maderos command CTS during the rebellion against Diaz, had resigned as commander. of the Fed eral troops in the north because he was dissatisfied with the treatment accorded the soldiers. The fact that the Juarez commandant, early yes terday, had dismissed 100 soldiers fol- lowed the Oroszco report.
 Gus Ruhnke and Fred Levya, mans, were wounded by stray bullets.
 After terrorizing the inhabitants. soldiers paraded down the streets. footing the hardware stores and gun smith shops and battering down the doors of the liquor shops. Soon most of them were drunk. The mutineerS had chosen Captain Martinez as their leader and he tried vainly to prevent eXcesses. Martinez marshaled all the Americans he could find and escorted them to the international bridge.
 Despatches from Mexico City, to- day, report that General OroSzco, who rendered his resignation, yester- day, has agreed to retain his com mand until March I. His letter of resignation criticised President Ma 1ero for surrounding himself with ad- visers who are mot disinterested."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
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POLI'S

Record breaking crowds are hasten hg to attend Polls theatre this week 10 see the great bill of features that g being offered at the popular play Douse. Never did a selection of vaudeville strike the taste of the heatregoing public so well as this weeks bill at Polfs. every act of which Is hit, and the whole bill to- yether makes the finest imaginable entertainment for an afternoon or ev- ening.
 Cook and Lorenz ''the two million lires," offer the greatest laughing act Teen on the boards here in many noon. They are without doubt the ;leyer pair of "hoboes" on the stage md their success in this comedy role las won for them universal recogni- ion, so much so that they have been laken away from vaudeville to star n musical comedy on a number of oc- Easions. They are one of the great fits of the bill and are sure of dog n encores on every appearance.
 weeks show would be to review the snttre bill Mcconnell and Simpson gre great in their newest laughing gxetch The Right Girl" full of com bdy and clever work. Willard'S Tenn pie of Music. the opening act, scores | great success with the novelty and melody of it's many musical offerings. The Three White kuhnS live up to lheir great reputation as entertainers and score an immense hit at every performance. Towards Animal circus proves to be one. of thee leanest, pret- iiest and best animals acts in vaude vile. Cartmen and Harris, a pair of Yankee dancers just back from a European trip justify their great sue cess. The Smith Sisters are a dainty pair of singing comedians. Polls Concert orchestra has some of the lat sst and best popular selections the Electrograph Is equipped this week with a fine motion picture playlet and ihere is not a weak spot on the bill.
 Owing to the great crowds which ire Hooking to the theatre this week. eats should be ordered at once for he remaining performances.
 Coning-Next Week-The Irish Singers and Players. the famous per formers from old Erin A rare treat, with a big supporting bill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
General Agent ThraiI Is No
 Longer Wanted
Had Been Official of State Humane Society Over 30 Years and Request For Pension Turned Down

Hartford, Feb. Dwight W. Thrall, who has for more than thirty years been general agent of the Connec- ticut Humane society, no longer oc- cupies that position, meeting of the directors of the society yesterday, fol- lowing the thirty-first annual meeting of the society, failing to re-elect MT. Thrau to the position. The following resolution was passed by the board of directors in regard to the matter: to be -re-eIected a general agent of this society, it is
 Voted. That the relations Of MT. Thrau to this society be and they are with the advice of the executive com mittee, is authorized to make provt- sion for carrying on the work of said office until such time as they are prepared to recommend a successor"
 The Rev. William DeLoSS Love, president of the Connecticut Humane society, gave out the following state ment to the press:
 MT. Thrau was not asked to re sign. nor was such action suggested to him by any officers of the society. Realizing that the time had come for him to retire from the work. he re quested a pension. which it was felt the society had no right to give to any one To enforce his claim. MT. ThralI pursued such a course of ac- tion as to leave the directors no al- formative consistent with the welfare Of the society than that which has been taken. The incident is closed, and the society will go on with it's work
 The following officers were chosen: President and treasurer, the Rev. Will liam De Loss Love, Hartford; secre- tary, Miss Mary E. J. Laily, Hart ecutive committee. The president will temporarily fill MT. Thrafs position.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
MISS FRESHMAN IS
 INJURED AT DANCE
 WITH PRINCE

Berlin, Feb. Miss Nancy Leish- man, daughter of American Ambassa- dor John G. A. Leishman, a Pitts burgh steel millionaire, is under the care of physicians, today, and will be unable to attend the grand court ball given, tonight, by Kaiser Wilhelm.
 While dancing, last night, with Prince Friederich Leopold as her partner, Miss Leishman fell heavily upon the polished floor of the ball room, wrenching her shoulder severe lv She was carried immediately to her home and physicians called. While the accident was not regarded as serious Miss LeiShman was order ed to her bed and bandages applied. The other members of the Ambassa- dor's family, however, will attend the court ball, tonight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
CAUGHT BY MEAT HOOK BUTCHER LAY SUSPENDED
 UNTIL HELP LIFTED HIM.

Waterbury. Feb 1-James W Fin lev. president and treasurer of the Model Market company, was badly injured yesterday. MT. Finley and a couple of his employees were remov- ing some smoked shoulders. when the step-Iadder slipped. As it slipped MT. Finley's right wrist struck a hook the holding MT. Finley. He lay suspend ed in the air for a short time. or un- til other employees could get the step- ladder 97 place and take their em- blower off the hook. They had to lift him easily for fear of ripping his arm Twenty-Five stitches were required to close the wound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-01
Taft Tired From Three Days Of
 Ohio Campaign
COn board Presidents Train Enrout' from Warren, O., to Washington, a Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. 1)

COn board Presidents Train Enroute
 from Warren, o., to Washington, at
 Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb. 1)
 Tired and worn with three days of campaigning in Ohio but expressing confidence in the belief that the ghosts and clouds of politics in his native state are passing away D President Taft traYeled homeward, to- ward Washington, today.
 That the political results of his three days trip through Ohio will aid in quieting the progressive revolt that has been brewing there, the President felt assured.
 T have been much gratified,'' he said, today, because of the cordial ty of the reception rendered me. The Republican sentiment and dispelled erroneous impressions. I enjoyed the hospitality of the people of Cleveland, Columbus and Akron and extend to them my thanks for the opportunity to address them on the broad ques- tions of government in which we are all so deeply interested"
 The President fought a serious cold throughout his Ohio visit and it was only infinite care and treatment by his surgeon, pr. Rhoades, that enabl- ed him to fill his speaking engage ments. Today, he settled down to give his battered throat rest, well satisfied with the results of his suf- ferlng. In two of his speeches he condition of his throat but he insist ing on continuing.
 Besides his appeal to the people of Northern Ohio, the President took ad- vantage of his visit to plan the active work of the coming campaign.