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New-York tribune., 1912-12-17
WALL STREET HIS MINE
Wisner's Company Spent Only
$4,000 on Properties.

Ausustus Pollet. for a time superln-
tendent Of the Manhattan Nevada Gold
Mines Company, one of the most eXten-
sively promoted" properties Of Archie
L. Wisner and John j. Meyers, was the
chief witness yesterday at the trial OF
these two men In the United States Dis
trict Court.
the mines Of this corporation. capital
ized at $J,OOO,cO, We're not worth work.
ing, Mr.. Pollet said. Some Of the ore
ran as high as 500 per ton, he said, but
Quickly qualified by adding that this good
showing was achieved only in a few
samples which he had picked out.
Tn all about $4,000 was spent by A. L.
Wisner & Company to work the mine
while the sale of stock was being boosted
with all the means at the disposal Of the
promoters. A telegram, purporting "a
have been sent by eleven stockholders
who made q thorough investigation Of the
mine, was printed in the Investment
Herald" announcing that the mine was
wonderfully rich with ore all over the
place A short time later Wisner wired
TO Pollet to stop work on the mine.
After all operation was suspended Wis
uer wrote 10 Pollet to send him a strOua
letter describing the wonderful posi-
billues Of the mine. so that he might
show II to prospective investors.
New-York tribune., 1912-12-17
SAY ORE WAS LOW GRADE
Experts Testify for Govern
ment at Hawthorne Trial.

Witnesses were called yesterday by the
prosecution in the trial Of Albert Free
man. Josiah Quincy. Julian Hawthorne
and DR.. William J. Morton In an effort
to prove the governments charge that the
widely advertised properties Of the HaW-
thorne Silver and Iron Mines Company,
Ltd, were worthless.
Albert Hasselbring, who was in charge
of the Wilbur Iron ore Company, which
later became one Of the Freeman hold
ings. summed up his investigation OF the
property Of that company by saying he
had found nothing promising. He report
ed the result TO the Lake Superior Cor
poration. which had employed him. he
said and the work on the mine was aban-
dCned i'm 1903
The ore was low grade magnetized
iron ore. Mr. Hasselbrlng testified. Some
Of il was shipped in September 1903, 20
the furnaces of the Lake Superior Cor
poration at Sault ste. Marie, bat was not
utilized after tests and was stlll in the
stock pile I'm September, 1871.
Robert II. Watson, manager OF the
STANDARD Iron Works, said he was IN
charge Of the blast furnaces mentioned at
that time. and he also declared the ore
was OF low grade with irregular iron con-
tent.
New-York tribune., 1912-12-17
URGES PICTURE HOUSE ACT
Citizens Union FaVors Folks
Ordinance TO Insure Safety.

The Citizens Union last night added It's
voice to those Of other civic bodies which
are urging the passage by the Board of
Aldermen to-day OF the Folks motion
picture ordinance. Among the Orgau,<d-
tious faVoTiug the ordinance are the
Recreation Alliance. the Brooklyn Asso-
citation of NdghborhOod Workers; the
People. Institute. the East Side Local
Needs Association, the American League
Social Service and the Local Needs A~so-
citation of Manhattan.
The Citizens Union puts the resD1u-i-
bility for the existing dagger OF loss of
life from fire and panics in motion p.ct-
ure theatres squarely up TO those VINO
are seeking 10 defeat the Folks ordinance.
saying:
'If the Folks motion picture ordinance
Is defeated we are likely 10 suffer serious
loss of life from fire OF panic In oae 60.
these theatres because OF inadequate exit
facilities. II those who oppose the ordi-
nance succeed in defeating it they viii be
held responsible for such an outcome.
"The Citizens Union approves the Folks
ordinance because OF its provisions To-
garding exits and other physical cond-
tions Of motion picture theatres.
New-York tribune., 1912-12-17
"zOPO THE GIMP" KING
OF BLACK HAND, SLAIN
Nephew of Intended Victim
Shot Him as Bandit Had
Gun at Mans Breast.
HAD DEMANDED TRIBUTE
Only Witness of Tragedy in
Harlem Cafe Calmly slipped
His Coffee as Slayer
Fled from Place.

"Zopo the Gimp" tried once too often to
rob man, and detectives found him
little later, dead in the back room of a
coffee house with two bullets through
his brain. Harlems Little Italy says it
is rid of the king Of the Black Hand men,
and the police are glad that one of the
worst Italian miscreants in the greater
city is dead Zopo the Gimp or Anielo
Frisco, as he was rightly named, was ac-
cused of long list of crimes.
Frisco walked into Giosue Galluccfs col
fee house, at No. SIS East 1O9th street,
early yesterday morning. and as the pro-
prietor looked up from the stove, "Zopo
said to him.
81 want 500. and want II quick
Gallucci let the stove lid fall and gazed
blankly at "Zobo." but the bandit only
said
quick! You remember what your
brother got"
His revolver was against Galluccl' 5
shirt button. but before he could pun the
trigger, he fell dead. Who shot him the
police did not know until late yesterday.
for when Patrolman Smith, attracted by
Two SIOlS, ran III, [-pbO was 4Fi''S 80
the back room. There was no one else
in the place, except a man who sat at
table in the front room. calmly slipping his
coffee.
This man was perfectly willing 70 come
along TO the station house, as soon as he
had finished his coffee. lie said his name
was Michael Morreles, of First avenue
and 117th street The police held him as
a material witness.
Yesterday afternoon. John Russomano
young nan, walked into the Coroner's
Office and said in straightforward fashion
that he had killed Frisco, because he saw
the man have his revolver at Galucci's s
breast. The man who slew 'Zopo' is
twenty-five years old nephew of Gal
| lucci, and lived at No. 3lS East lOSth
street with his uncle. Russomano told AS
sistant District Attorney Murphy that he
gave himself up on the advice of his law
yer, Ceasare b. +. Barra, Of No. 80 Lib
erty street He was arrested and sent TO
the Tombs, but was released later when
bail was furnished
New-York tribune., 1912-12-17
REFUSES DIVORCE PLEA
Court Says Decree Would Cast
Stigma on Innocent Woman.

Although he said that technically Mrs.
Marion l.. Simmonds might have cause
Of action for divorce against her husband.
Philip X. Simmonds. Justice Gegerch
dismissed her complaint yesterday be-
cause Of the stigma that such an action
would place on the woman the husband
married after his first wife had an
nounced she had received a divorce in
Virginia. but which decree had a flaw
that inyalidated IT, Justice Giegerich
said:
1T would be difficult 10 conceive a
greater injury than will be done to the
woman who is now living with the de-
lendant as his wife IL this action were
allowed to be successful. Her past rela-
tions with him would be stigmatlzed as
immoral and her future position would be
wholly at his mercy. as he would be free
10 again take her as his wife OF cast her
.a"
New-York tribune., 1912-12-17

The call of the slim pocket
book is answered here.
Clothes for men Of mod
crate means have always been
our mainStay.
To-day we're as strong as
ever at $40, $22 and S25.
Winter suits, up to S48.
Winter overcoats. up to S75.
New-York tribune., 1912-12-17
MISSING AvIAToRs GIVEN UP.

Los Angeles Dec. l6.-A day Of futile
search 10y land and water strengthened
the conviction tonight that Horace
Kearry. aviator and Chester Lawrence,
his companion on the attempted hydro
aeroplane flight to San francisco, had
iost their lives
New-York tribune., 1912-12-17
4 week and a day!


With Christmas so close,
here's word to the wise.
OF the gift novelties I'M
ported this year, we've mostly
only one or two OF a kind.
So the early bird gets the
biggest choice.
Leather and metal smokers
articles, knick-knacks for the
den and desk, travelling and
motor comforts.
ROGERS PEET COMPANY,
Three Broadway Stores
at at at
Warren St. 18th St. Gath St
New-York tribune., 1912-12-17
Broken-Sizes
Winter Overcoats
$3.50.
Cut down from
$500
Xmas Gifts for Men

Nothing here but the ensibLe-he truly sensible Real Utility plus the
uxunc Elegance and the Beauty all Of which, united mark true ap-
propratene ideal Christmas gift Here just few suggestions:
New-York tribune., 1912-12-17

lillian Lorraine. Ching
Ling Foo & Co.. Bert
Leslie, l. others.
New-York tribune., 1912-12-17
METROPOLITANoSrnEt.Es,, Snt.s,

Carnegie Hall, Tomorrow (Wed.) Aft. at 3
PLANO RECITAL BY
Evening star., 1912-06-27
CONVENTIONS MEET HERE
Several Big Gatherings in Cap
itaI Promise Influx of
Visitors.

Washington as the convention city.
through the activities of the Chamber or
Commerce. has attracted number OF
national meetings which promise a great
influx Of visitors and good business. for
the National Capital in the near future.
Next month, beginning July 16. there
will be two great fraternity gatherings OF
the Odd Fellows. The National Encamp-
ment and the Grand Lodge will assemble
at the same time. The National Hay
makers Association will bring to the city
a large delegation August 10.
September is to be convention month.
The International Congress of Hygiene
and Demography will bring strangers
from all parts of the world, and great
preparations are making for an elaborate
program. of entertainment.
The National Dental Association. At
least 1900 strong. will gather in the course
of September. The Brotherhood of Car
penters will also bring to Washington
big delegation.
The choice of Washington the meet
ing place of 100 or 200 delegates to the
convention of Sheet Metal Contractors in
June. 1913. was announced by the Cham
ber Of Commerce this morning.
The conventions committee of the
Chamber of Commerce is engrossed in the
business of planning to extend hospitality
to the strangers who will be within the
gates.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
FAY RECEIVES DEGREE.
Washington Man Honored by Uni
versity of Michigan.

ANN ARBOR. Mich, June 27.-The
University of Michigan today celebrated
its sixty-eighth annual commencement
and the seventy-fifth anniversary of its
founding Prof. jeremiah Whipple jerks
of Cornell delivered the commencement
address, after which diplomas were pre-
sented to nearly one thousand seniors and
honorary degrees were conferred upon
distinguished graduates and former stu
dents at Michigan.
Among the honorary degrees conferred
today were the following: Doctor OF
science, Edward Allan Fay, Washing
ton. ID. c., and DR.. John ]. Abel Balti-
more, Md. doctor of laws. DR.. William
H. Howell, Baltimore, Md.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
before the convention in Ford's Opera
House Mr.. Egan fought against him.

To an observer the most interesting
part of the session yesterday afternoon
was the attitude toward Bryan OF the
crowd outside the section occupied by the
Kissed by men and women sitting in the
same row. Some Of the shafts hurled at
the coTn1noner were humorous
That's all bull CON- shouted a strong
voiced man who had seat in the east
section Of the hall as BRYAN reached the
closing period Of his address.
Give 1t to Them" sang out another
when the commoner told about the turn
ing down by the national committee of
men the Wilson and Clark people wanted
for temporary chairman of the conven-
ton.
Let him alone, he can't do any harm."
said man near the main entrance, after
q friend called time on the commoner.
Armistead c. Gordon Of Staunton, law
popular gentlemen Of the old school," Is
the contingent. from the % Old Do
minion at the convention He was
holding an informal reception in the
Rennert, where the talk generally was
of the probable lineup Of the delegation
on the final vote for President. Senators
Matrin and Swanson, and Representative
Flood are all put in the Underwood col
umn, in which there is total of ten in
structed votes from Virginia Wilson
has twelve. while Clark has two. The
rumor was current that the delegation
would finally switch to Clark.
William Jennings Bryan took an auto
mobile tour through Druid Hill Park and
the northern suburbs Of Baltimore yester-
day morning as the guest OF Mayor Pres
ton. Mr.. Bryan was much interested IN
the park and the beautiful suburban de-
velopment around Baltimore. and was
also much refreshed and reinvigorated by
the trip.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Wilson Men "Boo" Bell.
NOTES OF CONVENTION

Wilson men say they expect the conven-
ton to run to the thirteenth ballot, and
then name the Governor OF New Jersey
as ahe standard bearer of the party
Gov. Wilson considers thirteen his own
private lucky number. Here Is list of
his reasons:
There are thirteen letters in his name
Woodrow Wilson.
There are thirteen letters in his slogan
Win with Wilson.
He was thirteen years on the faculty of
Princeton.
He was the thirteenth president of
Princeton.
He sleeps in No. 13 berth when he trav-
els.
There were thirteen men at the first
council of his managers in Baltimore.
The friends of Mayor Preston Of Bal
timore tried to start a convention boost
for his vice presidential boom when he
mou1ted the platform to make his ad-
dress OF welcome at the aftervoon ses-
sion. The Missouri delegation, which sits
directly in front Of the press booth. was
selected as the center from which the ball
should be started on it's round Of the
building.
Three cheers for the next Vice Presi.
dent OF the United States!' shouted a
|Baltimore enthusiast who dropped into q
vacant seat in the Missouri row.
It was q vigorous call for the rallyins
OF the mayors FORCES, OUT II many neard
1t they did not respond. Not q cheer arose
in response to the call, although q re-
Publican member Of the sewerage com.
mission. who sat In the press box, jumped
out and shouted: Come on, boys; this Is
Preston!'
One of Champ Ciark's most ardent sup
porters in Baltimore 10 Mr.. William j
Egan, 1910 Pennsylvania avenue. who wa.
q member Of the reception committee Of
twenty at the convention which nominal
ed Horace Greeley IN 1S72 Mr.. Egan Is q
regular Of regulars' In the democratic
ranks. When Greeley's name was placed
Evening star., 1912-06-27
CAPT. SCHLEy SUCCEEDS
MAJ. {. N. MARKHAM
Will Come Here October as
Assistant to the Engineer
Commissioner.

Capt Julian L. Schley, Corps OF Engf-
neers. instructor of civil and military
engineering At the United States Military
Academy. has been ordered to this city
for duty as an assistant to the Engineer
Commissioner of the District of Columbia
He will fill the vacancy on the staff OF
the Engineer Commissioner caused by
the transfer of Maj Edward NJ. Mark
ham to Memphis, Tenn, for duty in con-
nection with the Improvement OF the Mis-
sissippi river.
Maj. Markham will be relieved OF his
present duties not later than August 81.
Capt Schley has been granted leave OF
absence to enable him TO make short
trip abroad, and will not be expected to
report for duty here before October 8.
These orders We're issued at the War
Department today. with others involv
ing number OF changes in the stations
of officers of the Corps of Engineers.
One of these having a local interest as
signs Lieut.. Col. Lansing II. Beach. for
merly Engineer Commissioner OF the Dis
trfct of Columbia, and now at New Or
leans in charge of the gulf division, to
charge Of the eastern division, with sta
tion at Baltimore. Md. He relieves Lieut..
Col. William c. Langfitt, who has been
temporarily in charge of river and har-
Dor works in the vicinity OF Baltimore
since the detachment OF Col. Thomas l..
Casey several months ago.
Native of Georgia.
Capt. Schley is native OF Georgia, and
was one Of the star graduates at the
Military Academy in 1903. He graduated
also from the Engineer School in 1905,
and has held the rank of captain since
February, 1911. Shortly after his gradua-
tion in 1908 he was sent to the Philip
pines. After more than a years serv-
ice in these islands he returned to
the United States. Following short
tour of duty at Fort Leavenworth. Kan.
he came to Washington and Joined the
battalion of engineers at Washington
barracks. He served with that battalion
during its service in Cuba with the army
of occupation in 1906 and also after its
return to the Washington barracks in
1907 until August, 1908. Since that date
he has been stationed at West Point as
one of the faculty of the Military
Academy
Evening star., 1912-06-27
MRS. GORE IS ROBBED.
Money and Earrings Stolen From
Hotel Room in Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Md, June 27.-One of
the first of the robberies in the hotels
during convention week was reported by
Mrs Thomas p. Gore. wife Of the blind
senator for Oklahoma, who is stopping
at the Hotel Emerson. Mrs. Cores room,
which is on the tenth floor of the hostelry,
was entered Monday afternoon and her
purse. containing about $25 in money and
q pair of earrings, which she valued at
$125, were taken.
Mrs. Gore left her purse lying on a
table in the room while she went to the
first mezzanine floor of the hotel. Sena-
tor Gore was in another room on the
tenth floor of the hotel at the time. Mrs.
Gore returned In about ten minutes and
she discovered the theft.
AS has been the case for the past three
days, hundreds of persons passed through
the hall of that floor during the day. and
1t Is believed that some professional
sneak thief took the purse. A sharp look
out Is being kept by the hotel managers
for these thieves.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
TWO EXPLOSION VICTIMS DIE.
Three Other Seamen of French Navy
ss~, Not Expected to Live.

TOULON, France, June 27.-Two of the
twenty-three seamen injured yesterday on
board the French armored cruiser Jules
Michelet, off Hyeres, by the premature
explosion Of a six-inch gun. died today.
and three others are dying in the naval
hospital here. The official inquiry into
the cause Of the accident shows that there
were two explosions. By the first thirteen
men were hurled to the deck and fright
fully burned AS soon as the victims had
been conveyed ashore the firing was
courageously resumed with the same gun
under the direction of Admiral Bertrand
Sourrieu, commander of the training ship
division in the Mediterranean. Once more
the charge ignited. and ten more officers
and men were injured. Nearly all the
victims are young seamen. One mans
arm was blown off.
It is believed the explosions were due
to the draft caused by the sudden closing
of the breech of the gun, which ignited
some sparks remaining from previous
charges.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
COMPLAINANT SELLS OUT.
Taylor Refuses to Prosecute il
Court for Consideration.

A promise Of $40 if he refused to press
a charge of assault in the Police Court
looked good to William Taylor, a negro.
and today he told Judge Mullowny that
he wanted his friends, John Suber, to be
allowed to go free.
why is it you do not want to prose-
cute him after you had the district at
torney bring him here on an attach
ment," said the court. Taylor replied
that he just wanted him to go.
rs he going to give you 10 or %
cents?' inquired the court.
mo. SIR said Taylor. ''he promised to
give me So" Suber was discharged.
The question of having $40 forfeiture
in the case of Suber. returned to him
was brought up by his attorney, but
Judge Mullowney refused to allow it.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
". |. HOUSTON DECLINES
Has Not Lived Here Long
Enough to Go on Board
of Education.

William L. Houston, who June IA was
appointed a member of the board Of
education of the District Of Columbia
for term of three years, beginning
July I. 1872 today declined the ap-
pointment. In his letter of declina-
tion Mr.. Houston stated that owing to
the fact that technical point Of law
had been raised in regard to the length
OF his residence in the District Of CO.
lumbia. he had decided not to accept
the appointment.
Mr.. Houston was appointed to fill the
vacancy, created by the withdrawal Of
DR.. w. v. Tunnel as a member of the
board. The law requires continuous
residence Of five years in the District,
and the point was raised that Mr. Hous-
ton has resided here only about two
years. His refusal Of the appointment
followed.
Chief Justice Clabaugh today held a
consultation with Mr.. Houston on the
subject Of the length Of time he has been
a resident of the District, the outcome Of
the consultation being the letter of decii-
nation,
Evening star., 1912-06-27
SAYS SIDNA ALLEN WAS SEEN.
He and Wesley Edwards Declared to
Be in Carroll County.
Special Dispatch 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
RICHMOND, Va, June 27.-W. d.
Tompkins. lawyer at Hillsville. is au-
thority for the statement that Sidna
Allen and Wesley Edwards, the Carroll
county outlaws. have been seen within
few miles OF their homes in the last
two days. The men were discovered In .
mountain pass. both with heavy boards.
They were showing signs Of the long ex-
posure, 1t is stated. They are being fed
by relatives.
The story that the men are in Car
roll county Is confirmed by a detective
who is in the county.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
LIEUT.. MAYO STRICKEN.
Naval Officer Attacked With Appen-
dicitis on Ocean Liner.

NEW YORK, June 27-The Cunarder
Ivernia, which arrived yesterday from
Mediterranean ports, brought in Lieut..
Claude Banks Mayo, U. s. N, who is at
tached to the gunboat Scorpion. He has
been on the Turkish station and is home
on a furlough.
On the way across he developed ap-
pendicitis. and his condition became so
serious that am ambulance was called for
him when the steamer docked. He was
taken to the Naval Hospital in Brooklyn
1t was found that an Immediate operation
was not necessary, and he was resting
comfortably last night.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
MORE SHOWERS INDICATED.
Forecast Calls for q Continuation Of
Unsettled Weather.

While the crowds at Baltimore sweltered
in the heat and humidity of that citys
narrow streets. Washingtonians today en-
joyed relatively cool weather. last even
ing's showers having brought with them a
temperature several degrees cooler than
yesterdays brief heated spell. Variable
winds also added to the comfort of capi-
tai residents, although the threatening
weather this morning was accompanied
by a degree of sickness that was some
what unpleasant.
The forecast for today calls for a con-
tinuation of the unsettled weather, with
probable showers this afternoon and to-
morrow.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
One Killed in Wreck Of Flyer.

CHICAGO. H., June 27.-Engineer John
8. Hendricks of Danville was killed and
a score Of passengers severely shaken
up last night when the Dixie Flyer" OF
Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad
was derailed while running at high
rate of speed near Martinton. Ill. sixty
eight miles south OF Chicago. The loco
motive turned over and the entire train
left the track. A broken rail Is be-
lieved to have caused the accident
Evening star., 1912-06-27
STEAMER STRIKES DREDGE.
Low Tide Prevents Heavy Loss of
Life on Excursion Boat.

CALAIS, Me-, June Pillow tide pre-
vented heavy loss of life early today,
when the steamer Grand Manan, carrying
600 excursionists, struck a dredge in the
st. Croix river. The second engineer of
the dredge, James Carr Of East Boston,
who was asleep in the captains room
was crushed to death. No one else on
either the dredge or the steamer was in
jured.
After sinking the dredge the Grand
Manan began leaking and the passengers
were transferred to another steamer in
small boats. There was no danger of
sinking, as the tide was low.
A misunderstanding of signals is be-
lieved to have caused the accident
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Stunp to Death by Bees.

PARKERSBURG, w. Va, June 2I.-
Drury B. Badgeley, a wealthy farmer re-
siding at Pleasant Hill. near here. was
attacked today by a swarm OF bees,
which settled in his hair and beard and
stung him to death before aid could
reach him.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
MAKES OVERSEE AIR TRIP.
Zeppelin Dirigible Victoria Luise
Carries IL Passengers 9 Hours.

HAMBURG, Germany, June 27-The
Zeppelin dirigibie airship ViXctoria
Louise, made a nine-hour oversea trip
with twelve passengers aboard today.
The monster airship left here at615 this
morning, returning at $3.50 o'clock. In
starting the trip she flew directly out
from this city over the North sea.
1t is stated in some quarters that the
purpose of the trip is to demonstrate that
an airship raid on England is possible.
as the vessels scpeed of forty-five miles
an hour and it's full-carrying capacity
gives a radius as wide as London from
Hamburg and as far as Bristol for En-
den.
The Victoria Luise passed over the Is
land of Heligoland at 9:15 o'clock.