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Evening star., 1912-10-08
NEXT STUMPS PENNSYLVANIA.
Johnson Will Speak in Easton and
Wilkesbarre Thursday.

NEW YORK, October S-ioy. johnson
of California. progressive nominee for
Vice President. decided TODAY that he
would not go to Massachusetts, for fur
thcr campaigning at present He will
enter PENNSYLVANIA Thursday. speaking at
noon at Easton and in Wilkesbarre at
night. The following night he will speak
in Philadelphia. Saturday noon he will
address a meeting In Washiheton, and go
from there to Pittsburgh for a night
rally.
Gov. Johnson is to speak tonight at
White Plains and Yonkers
Evening star., 1912-10-08

POLO GROUNDS. NEW YORK, Octo-
ber S.-Some forty thousand persons had
surged into the vast reaches of the Brush
stadium by o'clock this afternoon, when
play was started in the first struggle OF
the New York Giants, pennant winners
of the National League. and the Boston
Red Sox, champions of the American
League. for the premier title in base ball,
the worlds championship.
Mayor Gaynor of New York and Mayor
Fitzgerald of Boston laid aside the cares
of officialdom and joined in the cheering
for their respective teams. The mayors
sat together in an upper tier box.
\ day of sunshine and Indian summer
warmth was the pleasant portion of play
ers and srectators Not a cloud hecked
the sky, and the ball players agreed that,
il was q rare day for the sport.
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FRANCHISE IN PERIL.
Duluth to Annul Street Railway
Charter in Certain CONTINGENCY.

DULUTH, Mimi, October s.-The city
council last night voted to annul the
franchise of the street railway company
within three days. If it fails to provide
capable honest and sober crews for it's
cars. The action was taken as result
of the employment of strikebreakers here
to combat strike which began four
weeks ago.
1t is claimed that many of the strike
breakers are frequently in a state of in
toXication on the cars: that they have
made no pretense of turning in fares COL
lected and have run the cars so recklessly
that collisions have been frequent.
Evening star., 1912-10-08
SEES BROTHERS MURDERED.
Crippled Sister Helpless When
Thieves Attack Indiana Farmers.

NORTH VERNON, Ind. October s.
Charles and John McQuoid. brothers aud
wealthy farmers. were murdered by two
thieves in their home near here last
night. A crippled sister, who made her
home with her brothers, was obliged to
sit helpless while she saw her brothers
killed, one shot to death and one stabbed.
1t is believed the murderers obtained
considerable money.
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FIGHTING, IT Is REPORTED.
HAS BEGUN ON FRONTIER
Fear Expressed That Efforts at Di-
plomacy Will Fail
BULGARIA GREATLY EXCITED
Parliament of Servia Votes Extra
Credit of $4,000, 900 for Mill
tary Purposes-Diplomats
Get Passports.

LONDON. October s. The
declaration OF war on Turkey re-
ported from Cettinje to have been
made today by the little kingdom
OF Montenegro. forestalled the ac-
ton OF the European powers in
favor OF peace by only few
hours.
The ambassadors at CONSTANT
nople and the ministers at the
capitals OF Bulgaria. Scrvia.
Greece and Montenegro had been
instructed to make representa-
tions on behalf of their govern
ments this morning, and a dis
patch from Belgrade affirms that
their program has been carried
out there.
Evening star., 1912-10-08
Few Bare Spots in Bleachers.

During the preliminary exercises of the
players. the crowd gave vent to its en-
thusiasm by cheering the team members.
The lower grandstand was black with
people. and as soon as the back aisle
began To choke with the throng the
gates were closed There were only a
few bare spots in the field bleachers.
The Boston delegation. waving red
flags with the aid of brass band
helped TO keep on edge the feverish ex-
citrInent of the crowd.
Batting practice was over at 40
o'clock. and the Giants took the dia-
Inond for field practice. and the snappy
stops and throws OF the home players
soon had the crowd on the top rupg
of excitement. During the practice
John T. Brush, owner of the Giants
club. came on the field in his auto
mobile which was driven to a secluded
section near the right field stands.
All Field Stands Filled.
All the field stands were now filled
while behind the seats on the lower
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Bruce. Browns Mechanician Dies.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, October Stony
Scudelari, mechanician for Bruce-Brown,
who was killed last week while trying
out the Vanderbilt cup race course in
this city,. died today from injuries re-
c>ived when their car went into q ditch.
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RECOVER % BODIES.
Nearly Fifty Persons Killed in Ex-
plosion at Tampico. Mex.

TAMPICO. Mexico, October S-Ths
charred bodies of twenty-five victims OF
last nights explosion in a warehouse
here have been recovered from the ruins.
Five hundred kegs of powder exploded
during q fire, and it is believed that near
ly fifty persons were killed and several
hundred injured.
Evening star., 1912-10-08
District Carefully Guarded.

No serious disturbances followed the
action of the officers early in the day,
but the authorities We're apprehensive,
and the district was carefully guarded.
Company +. 1st West Virginia Infantry,
was placed in arrest at its camp on
Paint creek during the night, and taken
to military headquarters at raint Creek
Junction today in order that Adjt Gen.
Elliott might investigate the charge that
the men had been drinking. 1t was
stated at headquarters that the offense
was believed to be confined to a few OF
the facts.
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PLAYERS Cheered on Arrival.

The New York team came on the field
~ 1874 o'clock. led By Manager John
Mc,;rav. who waved his hand as the
crowd ciccred The Giants wore their
home uniforms OF white. with thin black
stripes Larry Doyle, the Giants second
basernan and captain, was presented with
an automobile. The Giants then began
their batting practice.
The Ped Sox came on the field fVe
minutes later. and were given a hearty
cheer The Boston players warmed up
along the side lines. while an army OF
photographers f1ocked over the field snap
shotting the ball players In pose and at
t.rartice
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Fear of Mob Violence Abates.

QUINCY, ILL.,, October S.-Fear of mob
violence against Ray Pfanschmidt, ac-
cused of the murder of his father. mother,
sister and Miss Emma kaempf. seems to
have wholly abated today. No troops
will be ordered out. as was reported last
night.
Evening star., 1912-10-08
THREE JURORS CHOSEN
IN THE BECKER TRIAL
ForcetuI-Looking Manager of
Edison Plant Will Be
the Foreman.

NEW YORK, October s.-Three jurors
have so far been chosen in the trial Of
Police Lieut.. Charles Becker. charged
with instigatMg the murder Of Gambler
Herman Rosenthal. They are:
Harold B. Skinner, manager Of one of
the Edison Electric Company's plants:
Robert c. Pursell. manufact curing chem
ist. and John b. Hardy. retired.
BY virtue of being the first talesman
agreed upon, Mr. Skinner will be foreman
Of the jury. He is a square-jawed, dark
haired young man about thirty-five years
old. whose features an artist might de-
scribe as classical, because of their even
and forceful proportions.
He resides at No. 6O1 West 13Oth street.
He is son Of former State Superin-
tendent of Education Skinner and is a
nephew Of Otis Skinner. the actor.
Night Sessions Probable.
At the close of yesterdays session
Justice Golf notified the attorneys for the
and defense that if the jury
box was not full at ) pm. today he
probably would order night sessions.
Lieut.. Becker expressed satisfaction at
the results of the first day of his trial
and declared that, in his opinion. dis
agreement was impossible. From the
trend of questions put to talesmen it is
evident that the defendant and his cOun-
sci are anxious that the case be tried by
a Jury of native Americans, preferably
married men.
At the rate of one juror from every
fourteen examined. the ratio observed.
the present venire of $50 talesmen should
furnish the necessary twelve men.
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First Inning, Second Half.
Second Inning.

Boston-Ciardner up: one bali: two balls:
one strike, called: three balls: strike two,
called: hits to short, who fumbled, Card
ner safe on first
Stahl up: strike one Called forced
Gardner at second; pitcher TO second.
Stahl on first
Wagner up; strike one. famed; Stahl
out, stealing: catcher to second.
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.Ev|CTED BY MINE OWNERS
Striking Employees in West vir-
ginia Coal District Deprived
of Homes.

CHARLESTON. W. Va, October S.
Distressing scenes were witnessed along
Cabin creek today when deputy sheriffs
evicted the families of many miners from
the humble homes they had occupied. in
some instances. since the mines We're
opened. The evictions are being closely
watched by the military to prevent mis-
treatment and unnecessary suffering. The
striking miners were notified two months
ago that they must return to work or
move
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Frank G. Bostock Dead.

LONDON, October S-Frank c. Bo-
stock, the well known animal trainer and
menageris proprietor. died todsXy .
Evening star., 1912-10-08
Funds for Preservation Only.

Justice Barnard went step farther
and decided that the funds in the hands
of Trustee Dante an officer Of the
court. are for preservation only. The
court. he held. is without power in the
present equity proceeding to distribute
the funds. He intimated that only by an
original bill for distribution could the
court acquire jurisdiction.
Should Mrs. Hutchins elect to relin-
quish her claim as legatee under either
will and ask only her legal dover. JUS
tice Barnard pointed out difficulty
which might beset an early decision as
to what share of the rents Mrs. Hutchins
might receive.
Evening star., 1912-10-08
Night Sessions Probable.
McIntire Gets Threat.

An anonymous letter, threatening death,
was delivered to Mcintyre in court this
morning. The writer charged the attor-
neys with putting up the murder of
Jack Zelig." and added that if Becker is
acquitted you shall die The lawyer
was inclined to regard the communica-
ton as hoax.
Evening star., 1912-10-08
Rain Halts Cub-Sox Game.

Rain forced postponement of the
opening game today between the Chi
cago clubs of the American and Ma
tiOnal leagues to decide the base ball
championship of Chicago.
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Polo Grounds at New York Are
Packed by Adherents of
Giants and Red Sox.
FAIR SKIES AND WARM
SUN MAKE DAY IDEAL
National Commission Perfects Plans
at Morning Meeting.
CHEERS FOR THE PLAYERS

Capt. Larry Doyle of the National
Leaguers Presented With Auto
mobile Shortly Before Umpires
Call Game at 2 O'Clock.
Evening star., 1912-10-08
DENIED BY M'VEAGH
Did Not Hear Morgan Get
Message From Hartman.
IN TW0MBLEY'S OFFICE
Tells Clapp Committee What He
Said to Welliver.
LATTER GOT NAMES MIXED
Depew Tells of Effort to Displace
Him in United States
Senate.
LATTER GOT NAMES MIXED

An unexpected witness appeared when
the Senate campaign contributions COM
mittee met today.
Wayne MacNeaeh of Philadelphia.
given yesterday by Charles Edward Rus
sell and J. c. Welliver as the authority
for the story of a telephone demand on
]. P. Morgan for an additional contribu-
tion to the republican fund in 1904, called
on Senator Clapp just before the commit
tee convened. He requested that he be
allowed to take the stand and give his
version of the incidnt discussed by Mr..
Russell and Mr.. Welliver Yesterday
Senator Clapp agreed to place him on the
stand.
Ex-senator Depew of New York testi-
fled regarding an effort to displace him in
the Senate and to send him as ambassa-
dor to France. But he refused to with
draw. The story is that Black was to
succeed him in the interest of Higgins,
candidate for governor of New York.
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LINEUP FOR TODAY'S GAME.
BOSTON AMERICANS.
NEW YORK NATIONALS.

Umpires-klcm and RiEler for National
League; OLOughlin and Evans for
American League.
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Dover Attaches to Equity.

The dover attaches only to the equity
of the estate over and above the incum-
brances on the property. the court sug-
gested. and it might happen that a large
portion. If not all. of the rents might be
requisite in order to maintain the prop
erty and preserve it for the persons found
to be entitled to the real estate, either
under a will. if one be established, or
under distribution in intestacy.
Evening star., 1912-10-08
Red Sox Fans in Evidence.

Back of the Red Sox bench were crowd
ed the fans from Boston. They were
there il cheer and yell. and they did II
with u lustiness that We'd with the cries
OF the New York crowd. brass band
perched N stand near the left field
'.bleachers blew fanfares. but was
drowned out by the constantly cheering
crowd.
The national commission held a meet
ing this morning and gave its final IN
structions to the umpires. That the game
might be started promptly at o'clock
the umrires. according 20 instructions,
held their conferences with the team cap'
,ains ten minutes before the time OF call
MI.
Evening star., 1912-10-08
grandstand there were rows of people
standing three deep ,

srandstand there were rows of people
standing three deep.
Ten minutes to o'clock the four UNI
pires. KLEIN. Rigler, Evans and . Loush, !,
lin, walked out to the home plate ana
conferred with Managers Stahi ana NC
Graw.
Joe Wood the Red Sox star pitcher.
warmed up with Cady, while MatheWsoh
and Tesreau warmed up for the GlantS
While the BoStonS were at heId pracuce
Mayor Fitzgerald of Boston and Mayor
Gaynor of New York were escorted
across the field to their box.
The Bostons put up sharp and hVeiy
field practice, and their plays were loudly
applauded.
Gov. Foss of Massachusetts was in the
party with the two mayors.
After reaching the box reserved Tor the
mayors, Mayor Fitzgerald turned and
walked across the field to where the Bos-
ton delegation was seated. Ihey gave
him a great cheer, and the mayor then
returned to the mayors box and reJolned
Mayor GaynOr
AS Tesreau warmed up with Myers, 1t
was generally believed that he would be
McGraw's selection for todays game.
KLEIN is umpire in chief behind the bat,
Evans on the bases, Risler in right held
and O'Loughlin in left field
First Inning.
BOStOn-f1OOpeT up, one pdH- 1"o othii~''
one. strike, called; two strikes, called, !,
foul back: three balls: four balls, walks
Yerkes up; one ball; one strike, called;
out. second to first, Hooper going to
second
Speaker up; one strike, called one ball;
two balls: out. second to first Hooper
taking third.
Lewis up: on the first ball out. fly to
deep center.
No runs.
First Inning, Second Half.
New York-Devore up; one ball;
two balls: one strike, called; two
strikes, called; foul back; three
strikes famed.
DOYLE up: out on first bali pitched,
short to first.
Snodgrass up: one ball: two balls;
singled to center
Murray up: one ball: two balls: three
balls; one strike. called: four balls,
walks. SnOdgrasS going to second.
Merkle up: one strike called: one
ball: two strikes. famed two balls:
out. popped to short.
No runs.
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May Frustrate Diplomacy.


quarters here that the action Montenegro
has precipitated and the fighting report
ed to have taken place between Turkish
and Montenegrin troops on the frontier
will tend to Illustrate the efforts of diplo-
macy.
1t is thought likely that the other Bal
kan states may decide to follow the
lead of Montenegro and throw their ar
mics into Turkey.
The situation OF the Christians in Al
bania and Macedonia and the demand OF
the Balkan states that those provinces
should be granted autonomous govern
ment are the main causes Of the crisis
Dispatches from COnstantinople received
here during the night say that military
patrols were going round the city requisi-
tionfng all the horses.
Report Received in Paris.
PARIS. October S-The French govern
ment regards the report that Montenegro
has declared war on Turkey as correct.
according to an announcement made at
the foreign Office this afternoon.
Special advices from Sofia today dwell
particularly on the extreme war excite
ment throughout Bulgaria. Travellers i'm
that country found the greatest difficulty
in obtaining the necessaries of life. The
prices of commodities have jumped up
100 per cent, and bread Is a rarity.
Practically every abe-bodied man has
left work and gone to the front.
Ministers Take Action.
SOFIA. Bulgaria, October s.-The
Austrian and Russian ministers at
noon today made joint representations
to the Bulgarian government on be-
half Of the powers.
They Informed the Bulgarian gov
ernment that the powers strongly dis
approved of the Warlike attitude of the
Balkan states, and urged upon them IA
prompt cessation Of the military con-
central ton.
Cross Turkish Frontier.
BELGRADE. Servia, October s.-Re-
ports have reached here today that
Montenegrin troops had crossed the
Turkish frontier.
The Servian parliament today voted
an extra credit Of sS,aO0, 900 for mill
tary purposes. and the merchants Of
this city are making large donations to
the funds being raised for the assist
ance of poor families whose bread win
ncrs have been called up for military
service.
Asks for His Passports.
CONSTANTINOPLE.. October S.-The
Montenegrin charge d'affaires asked for
his passports from the Turkish govern
ment today. He will leave here later
today.
It is understood that the charge adj
dressed note to the porte pointing out
that the frontier incidents are not such
as can be arranged Immediately 1t is
rumored that hostilities have broken out.
Ordered to Leave.
CETTINJE. Montenegro. October S.-M.
Plamenatz. the MontenegTin charge daft
flares at Constantinople, has been ordered
to leave there today.
The Turkish charge d'affaires here has
been handed his passports by the Monte
negrin government.
Evening star., 1912-10-08
Plenty of Seats Available.

Excited and anxious fans gathered
before ni.,htfall to obtain the first choice
of seats in the lower grandstand and
backheld .bleachers." But there was no
need for the all night line, for when the
Gates were opened and the first rush OF
enthusiasts had been taken care or there
were still y 900 seats to he had. /.
All morning there was constant pour
ing of spectators through the turnstlles
This pusatinG human tide then dlvioeo
anfr trickled off through the aiSle-wayS or
the big steel and concrete stands to
ccigns of vantage.
The lower grandstand was filled at
noon. The upper stands. being reserved,
we're the last to fill, and the teams had
about finished their practice when the
las; spectator passed through the clicking
sirustiles.
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Asks for His Passports.
Ordered to Leave.

CETTINJE. Montenegro. October S.-M.
Plamenatz the MontenegTin charge daft
flares at Constantinople, has been ordered
to leave there today.
The Turkish charge d'affaires here has
been handed his passports by the Monte
negrin government.
Evening star., 1912-10-08
Ask for Another Delay.

Attorneys Cuttings and Chamberlin, rep
resenting the widow, asked that the sign
ing of the order denying the petition be
deferred until tomorrow. Attorneys L.
II. Thomas. r. Ross Perry and Charles
II. Merillat appeared for Walter s.
Hutclins, the elder son. Attorneys w.
G. Johnson and Myer Cohen represent
Lee Hutchins. The trustees counsel are
Brandenburg and Brandenburg.
Evening star., 1912-10-08
All Field Stands Filled.

All the field stands were now filled,
While behind the seats on the lower
Evening star., 1912-10-08
WEATHER

Fair tonight and probably We'd
nesday; not much change in tenn
pcrature: northwest winds.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-16
.TAFT's MESSAGE TO T. R.
President Prays for Speedy Recovery
Without Suffering.

President Prays for Speedy Recovery
Without Suffering.
New York. Oct, 16.-President Taft
zthe Mayfiower sent a telegram
10 Colonel theodore Roosevelt and
one to Mrs. Roosevelt. They follow:
"On Board the u. 8. s. Mayfower,
New York City, Oct. Is, 1912.
"Col. Theodore Roosevelt Chicago,
ILL.,:
~ am greatly shocked to hear Of
the outrageous and deplorable assault
made upon you, and earnestly hope
and pray that your recovery may be
speedy hnd without suffering.
"WILLIAM H. TAFT"
"On Board the U. S. S. .Mayfiower,
New York City, Oct. Is, 1912.
"Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster
Bay, N. Y:
81 extend to you my heartfelt SYM
pathy in your present distress. earn
est1y hope and pray that you and your
family and the country may be
promptly relieved of suspense by news
that all danger is passed.
WlLLlAM II. TAFT.
President Taft was very much af-
fected over the shooting of Colonel
Roosevelt He eagerly demanded all
the news from Chicago and It was
plain that he felt deeply the misfor-
tune that had overtaken his rival in
the presidential race. There was in
tensly serious and even the splendid
picture presented by the passing bat
tleships failed to revivel his spirits.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1912-10-16

tim.
Before Mrs. 4Longsworth went into
the colonels apartments he was told
she was without, and he called out to-
her to come on in.D She was closeted
with him for some time.
He read all of the hundreds of tele-
grams that poured into the hospital
and was particularly delighted with
several from men of note he met while
abroad.
All of Colonel Roosevelt's speaking
aates were cancelled. save the one at
Louisville, Ky To that city former
Senator Albert rt=Beveridge, of Indiana,
was sent after a conference with the
candidate, with=a message the colonel
insisted be read to his friends there.
Colonel Roosevelt talked little of the
assault Most of that discussion was
In jests with those who called on him.
When the physicians turned back the
covers of his bed the better to exam
Inc his wound, Colonel Roosevelt ex-
claimed, forgetful of his condition:
Don't lose my place, doctor. don't
lose my place"
He referred to a book the physician
had laid to one side, and which con-
tanned the essays of Macaulay. and
which had furnished him an interested
hour.
He asked seriously how his wound
looked, and leaned his head forward
from his half-sitting posture and sur
yeyed it himself
THAT doesn't look bad, DOCTOR" he
said. What do; you think?' :.
sThat, as it is,s doesn't bother. u.s.
re piled DR.. Murphy. nodding to his
fellows. DR.. Arthur Dean Bevan and
DR.. Terrell, who accompanied him.
said, TITS what you do to It,"
The patient raised his eyebrows in
terrogatively and was informed that
the doctors, by way of precaution, that
he would better see no one, so that
the rest would remove further any
possibility of setback. He was -disap-
pointed for few minutes, but the ex-
animation being over and pint OF
buttermilk having been ordered. he
reached again for his book and smiled
"All right"
An hours sleep kept up his good
spirits and he said 1t had been the
most refreshing rest he had enjoyed
for week.
"This'll give me good rest up,
anyway" he said, "and if must stay
here ! suppose I might as we'll make
the most of lit"
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BOOST COAL ST A TON
Independent Operators Demand Big
Price For Fuel.

Independent Operators Demand Big
Price For Fuel.
Wilkes Barre, Pa, Oct. 16.-The cost
of coal has taken another jump and
Independent operators are to realize
fortunes on the big prices demanded
of the consumers.
Stove and nut coaf sizes were sold
by Independent operators for $5.35 q
ton f. O. b. at the mines. This Is an
advance of 81 over what has been con-
sidered a good price for the commod.
ity, except in times of strike and coal
amines.
M. J. Healy, an Independent oper-.
ator, received an order from Buf.
falo dealer, who voluntarily offered
s5.35 for nut and stove coal sizes. IF
the demand keeps up" said Mr.. Healy.
4 expect to see the price jump to
$3.50 before the week Is over"