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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
TO DEMAND
LIFEBOATS
BULLETIN.

WASHINGTON, April 49,
The sombre task of Investigating
the wreck of the Titanic was be
gun today by Senate committees.
The commerce committee APP
pointed a subcommittee of seven
headed by Senator William Al
den Smith, of Michigan, to take
testimony. Chairman Smith will
leave at once for New York, ac-
companied by a Senate sergeant
alarms, to procure witnesses to
attend immediate hearings. j.
Bruce Ismay will be among the
first asked to testify.
WASHINGTON. April 1s.-Prompt
and decisive action is promised from
Congress following the introduction yes
terday on the nfeboat bill, the enact
ment of which will make forever impos=
sibie on any ship clearing an American
port such a horror as that which sent
more than a thousand people to their
deaths on the laundering Titanic.
The bill which was introduced in the
Senate by Mr.. Perkins, of California,
and in the House by Mr.. Sulzer. of New
York, met with enthusiastic approval
in both houses. Senators and Repre-
sentatives joined in promises of sup
port of a measure which will put an
end to the risk of human life on the
altar of corporate greed.
The bill provides that no ship shall be
cleared from an American port thai IS
not equipped with sufficient lifeboats
to accommodate not only passengers
but crew in case 1t becomes necessary
to abandon the vessel. Its passage
without a dissenting vote seems as
sured.
Among the bills introduced as a re-
suit of the Titanic catastrophe was one
by Representative Calder, of New York.
asking an international conference to
agree upon uniform steamboat inspec-
ton laws.
Chairman Alexander, of the House
merchant marine and fisheries com
mittee, which will Investigate the aus
of the Titanic disaster. introduced two
joint resolutions. One directs the
President to invite all maritime nations
to cooperate in establishing lane routes
for transatlantic steamers n the
other directs the President to begin
negotiations to establish a joint patrol
of the North Atlantic. Representative
Levy, of New York, also introduced a
resolution asking for a patrol system.
and Representative Kindred. of New
York, introduced a bill to strike from
the revised statutes that section which
permits certain ships to enter United
States ports without strict inspection
here If they have been inspected
abroad.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
MESSAGE TO FATHER SAYS
HENRY B. HARRIS is SAFE

NEW YORK, April 1S.-William
Harris. father of Henry b. Harris, the
theatrical manager, who was reported
to have been lost in the wreck of the
Titanic, received a message last night
stating that both Henry B. Harris and
his wife We're on board the Carpathia
The message vas reported to have
been relayed from the Carpathia by a
LAM station.
Mr.. Harris's name had not been re-
ceiyed among the survivors.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
Survivor Prays for Husband

Z al praying that my husband has been picked up by another steam
err" was a wireless message sent by u survivor to hr faniEy.
Only a few of those who still chung tn q faint hope that tpr family or
friends might still he numbered among the saved aboard The Cafpatha re-
manned all night at the White Sar ine Offices
The wireless word received late Yesterday from the cruiser Chester that
The first and second-oabn passenger lss had been sent ashore vas a heavy
blow TO The many who kept VIGIL fr man. hours n the offices Of the com
IaHy
Special arrangement have been made to care for tile survivors when the
Carpathfa docks Customs regulations have ben suspended. and there VIII
only b a Yhorts nspecton at quarantine bg the health department. a IS
mandatory under the law. Police reserves will BE- stationed about he
Cunard line pier and only those who are friends or relatives Of the urViFoi
with proper credentials. win he permitted ON the pier
Taxfcabs M hotel accommodations have been provided for first and sec
ondeabin passengers who are 10 able to proceed "a once To their homes
while the seerage passengers will be cared for by the immigration de
partnent AT Ellis Island or by the Municipal Lodging House which has been
placed AT their dfsnosaI
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
aside but not killing her.

aside but not killing her.
Young McDermott was not SO lucky,
in that you had put on speed, IT. GEMS
10 me. instead of trying to stop after
hitting the The jury recon-
mended you to the mercy of the court.
All / can see in that is the fact that
you are put 10 years of g instead of
% or more"
Judge Martin then paused as a hush
went over the courtroom. Dugan half
turned to look at his father, then faced
the judge, who went on:
7 nave concluded not TO fine you
a gasp of relief seemed to come from
the benches where the friends of Dugan
were seated-"but will send you to
States prison for a term of not more
than ten years or less than five, giving
You in this event the benefit of the
indeterminate sentence law which went
into effect on October 20 last"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
CARDINALS SYMPATHETIC
NOTE ANSWERED BY TAFT

WASHINGTON, April 1s.-The eX-
preston of sympathy sent to President
Yesterday by the three American
cardinals has been acknowledged by
the President in a letter made public
today by Cardinal Gibbons, as follows:
"My Dear Cardinal Gibbons: / have
received the written expression by the
Roman Catholic archbishops of the
country in Joint session with the trus-
tees of the Catholic University Of their
profound grief of the awful loss Of hui
man lives in the sinking of the Titanic.
and on behalf of the bereaved. l beg
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18

Mrs. John Jacob .Astor is dangerously i'll.
/" HE Cunard liner Carpathia, bearing the survivors of the
sunken steamship Titanic. was making her way slowly to
ward New York this afternoon, cropping through the fog, her
wireless as silent as that of the stricken vessel, a small part OF
whose human cargo she carries. According to best reckoning she
will reach her dock here not before O'Clock tomorrow morning.
Wireless messages bombarded the Carpathia all last night and
This morning. but with little result. Even Il message from Pfesl
dent Taft. asking for news of his aide, Major Butt, remained un-
answered. and The indications are that no details of the disaster
will be known until the Carpathia reaches port. Judging from the
nature of The few messages received from the survivors aboard the
tarpatha. the inference is that most of them are unaware OF the
awful tragedy that took place aboard the Titanic after she was
have persisted and are hoping that they were picked up by some
passing liner which subsequently rendered service similar to tina II
he Carpahia.
The wireless report hat there are only 100 Survivors oil III
Titanic aboard the Carpathia still persists.
The Carpathia is now said TO be in Il woodworking wireless
zone. for numbers of private messages from survivors and lis
patches 10 the line were constantly being received during the
morning. but no word came to the repeated requests for details
of the accident.
The cruisers Chester and Salem aud the government wireless
stations o shore stopped sending that the Carpathia might have
an Uninterrupted field for sending news.
The Carpathia has sent ashore the names OF 10 thlrdciass
passengers. and has requested the White Star line TO send a shlps
officer and fourteen sailors on Two tugs 10 take charge OF thirteen
Titanic hfeboats at quarantine. This would indicate that only
thirteen lifeboats had been found available for rescue work instead
of twenty lifeboats, as has been Appropriated.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
~CARTHAGlNIAN HAS NO
NEWS OF ILL=FATED TITANIC

ST. JOHNS. n. T., April 1S.-The
Allan line steamer Carthaginian, which
arrived yesterday from Liverpool, re-
ports Thai while lying in the fog off
Cape Race Monday n Tuesday the
wireless operator intercepted several
messages regarding the Titanic disas-
ter, but none contained any new in
formation.
The captain of the Carthaginian is
satisfied from these messages that the
Vlrginian has no survivors aboard.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
NOT ON CARPATHIA,
IS UNCONFIRMED REPORT

PHILADELPHIA, April 1S.-The un-
confirmed rumor is afoat that a mes-
sage has been received from Mrs. John
B. Thayer, wife of the. second vice.
president Of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, to the effect hat he il not
on The Carpathia.
The names of Mr.. and Mrs. Thayer
and their ~14-year-old son were on the
first lists of survivors of the Titanic
disaster.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18

bands and fathers among the many
mourners Of the Titanic's lost.
A year ago his wife went abroad to
visit her home town. There little Al
bert Edward Peacock was born.
Accompanied by her two b~rothers-in-
law, Ernest and Robert Peacock, she
was returning on the Titanic with the
baby and Treasteal Peacock. her A.
year-old daughter. There is little
chance that any one of them is among
the survivors on the C|arpathia.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
Society Women Organise tOrReiet

A score or more Of wealthy socl ETY. women have organized a relief
committee Il aid the Storage survivors Of the Titanic and have tee-
graphed President Taft, offering to assist the government in the work OF
caring for the thnd-uass passenger survivors.
The White star line posted "A bulletin that The calpa5hia was III Nann.
tueket a s o'clock this morning was due here at ? o'clock tonight
This would bring her 10 her dock al about II O'Clock unless the heavy mist
delay H
The White Star liner Cedric, she dued TO sail at moor today, may be
detained until tomorrow. as the White star line has received a wireless
from the Carpathia making that request J. Bruce lsmay. managing d-
rector of the International Mercantile Marine, one OF the survivors aboard
The Carpatha, will. it is understood, return 10 England aboard he Cedric
II she is detained here until tomorro ".
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
THIS WILL INTEREST MOTHERS.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, a
Certain relief for FeverishneHs, Headache, Bad
Stomach, Teething Disorders, move and regu-
late the Bowels and Destroy Worms. They
break up colds in "a hours. They are so pleas
ant to the taste Children like them. over
10. 600 testimonials. Used by Mothers for %
years. They never fail. Sold by all Drug
gists. 25c. Sample mailed FREE. Address,
Allen S-solmsted, lie Roy, N. T.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
MRS. WIN. BucKNELL SAVED.

SCHENECTADY, N. Y, April 1s.-Mrs.
William Bucknell, of Philadelphia and
Saranac Lake, mother of Countess Teco-
RIM, of Rome, Italy, was a passenger on
the Titanic. She is a sister of Mrs. James
beth Hooking, Miss Nellie Hooking, Mrs.
Emily Richards, the latter's two sons,
George and Willie; her brother George,
and Harry Cotterill, in one party, and
Mrs. Anna Norton and Helen Norton were
en- route to this city. The last three
named have not been mentioned as res
cued.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18

to express q grateful appreciation of
this message of sympathy.
81 note in your communication the
valued suggestion as the the necessity
for legal provision for greater security
of ocean travel.
Sincerely yours,
"WILLIAM II. TAFT"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
cANAnIANS SEEK NEWS.

OTTAWA, Ont, April 1S.-Scores of
people left here last night by every
train for New York to search for news
of relatives who were passengers on
the Titanic.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
HIS WIFE AND CHILD
AMONG TITANIC LOST

Grieving for his wife, his 9-months-
old baby. whom he had never seen,
ana u 4-year-old daughter, Benjamin
Peacock, of 500 south Broad street.
Elizabeth. is one of the bereaved hus-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
Cunarder Silent on
Details of Accident

From the Marconi Offices word came that repeatedly, when the
wireless working conditions were practically perfect, the Carpathia
was asked TO convey to the waiting world some idea of what were
the mOmentous happenings on the Titantic in the terrible three
hours and fftyfye minutes between the time when She struck the
iceberg off the banks and that of her final plunge to the bottom.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
ALIENS ON TRIAL April n.

ROANOKE. Va. April 1s.-Judge Staples
has issued an order for the removal of
the FIVE Allen prisoners in jail here to
IIillsville on April % for trial,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-18
Carpathia Due Tonight
with Wreck Survivors
continued from F,r.tanse.o

the survivors are sick and in the ships hospital. Ii is said that
Mrs. John Jacob Astor is dangerously ILL.,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-22
ARE
GETTING IN WORK
ONE MAN LOSES HIS ROLL OF
$3.50 AND ANOTHER is
PARTED FROM SO.

w. A. Rhodes, who gave his ad-
dress In care OF the Western Union
TIE egraph company. complained to
the police that he had lost $3.50. all
in $40 bills. on q Broad and Main
street car. He was asked X he
thought he had been robbed, but he
assured Captain Mcmahon that he
thought he had lost the money. Not
satisfied, Captain Mcmahon made q
report OF the case.
At 4 o'clock in the afternoon c. Ell.
Garrod. OF Short Pump. Henrico
county. complained that he had been
rubbed on a Broad and Main street
car of two IS bills, signet ring.
with the initials ID. J. G." inscribed
in English letters on the inside. an
opal and several receipts- He said
that he was jostled by two men on
the rear end Of the car. and that he
missed his purse a short time later.
Though Rhodes was inclined to be-
l.eve that he was not robbed, the
DO ice believe that hts pockets were
picked by the same two men who re-
lieved Garrod of his valuables. A
description was obtained of both OF
them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-22
LOOKS ON GAME;
SHOT IN ANKLE

Az she was passing yesterday al
ternoon through gang OF negroes
who were shooting crap on Federal
street, Annie TAYLOR. cniorcd. hesitated
for n moment to watch the fun and
fingered long enough to witness
little gun play. One OF the negroes
who had lost his all. drew his pistol.
and began -aring prvmiscuously into
the crowd. The xamesters ran at sight
cf the gun, and the only bullet which
took effect lodged In Annie's rishf
ankle.
She fell with a groan. and the gun
man disappeared behind his com
rades. Friends picked Annie up. and
the city ambulance was summoned to
her aid. Though the wound - not
regarded as serious. II was thought
necessary to AXE her to the City nos
pftal. where she now H. Az she was
placed on the stretcher Annie said
that she would never again stop 70
lock at a crap game. The police wera
~o.if,ed. and detectt'es were assigned
to search for the gunran.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-22
THE LAST WORD
IN CYCLOPEO|AS
DISCOVERY OF SOUTH POLE AND
ALL LATEST INFORMATION
IN THIS MODERN
WORK.

Now that both the North and South
poles have been discovered, there
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covering line.
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Not only are the explorations noted
which led TO the discovery of the
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Captain Scott, as well as Peary.
Amundson. and other intrepid ex-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-22
pl,rers. who have sought so long to

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To use slang expression. this In
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-22

respondents In error, and Isaac
ktrschner. voluntary bankrupt. appel
liant in error. versus the trustees in
bankruptcy. appellees in error, COM
in~ from the District court. at Nor
folk, and involving charges against
Kirschner Of Withholding from the
trustees In bankruptcy portions Of his
property valued at s4lss.54. and the
right Of a man committed to jail for
contempt to bring his case into higher
court both by a petition to superintend
and receive In the matter OF law the
proceedings OF the lower court. and to
appeal from the decision OF that court.
The appellate court decided. in a de-
cision handed down by Circuit Judges
Gor and Prichard, and District Judge
tuaIly exclusive. The petition was de-
MED.
Kirschner was represented by
Thomas II. Wilcox, OF Norfolk, and
the trustees were represented by Co
lonna and McMurran. Of Newport
News.
On December "a. 1911, Kirschner
was adjuditated a bankrupt. and trus-
tees were chosen. On February 20.
1912, the trustees filed q petition with
the referee in bankruptcy. alleging
that kirschner had not turned over
to them all the property belonging to
his estate and praying that he be re-
quired TO do so. The referee found
that the bankrupt had goods In his
possession to the value OF 81, l66.54. and
ordered him to turn over the goods
within fifteen days. Both parties filed
petition in review. the trustees al
leging that Kirschner had property in
his possession OF greater value than
that placed upon It by the referee. and
the bankrupt claiming that he had
nothing. The District court, at Nor
folk. confirmed the decree Of the ref
cree. and ordered Kirschner to COM
ply before July 18th. or to show cause
why he should not be attached and
committee for contempt of court.
,Kirschner flied petition for q re-
hearing on the last day, and II was
was thereupon committed to thu Nor
folk Jail for contempt. being hailed
pending an appeal Instead. he flied
both an appeal and q petition to re-
wise Tho appellate court first de-
cided that he could not appeal. and
after an exhaustive consideration OF
the evidence gave Its decision In
voluminous paper. refusing the petit
tion and All rning tho lower court.
The court gave the evidence 30 fully.
It says in its decision. because II Is ne
first case OF the kind to come before
II.
Other Decisions.
In the case OF George II. Leonard
& Co. use of Marden. Orth and Hast
ings, plaintiffs in error. versus John
F. Roller, trading as Excelsior Oak
Extract company. defendant in or
ror. the District court, at Harrison
burg, was reversed.
The court affirmed the decision of
the District court Of Western North
Carolina, at Ashcville. in tho case OF
the United States. plaintiff in error,
versus the Hiawasse Lumber Co., de-
PENDANT In error.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-22
HARVARD "RAFFLES"
RAIDS GOI % COAST

CAMBRIDGE. MASS. Dec. 2l.--A
modern "Rafisst" pursuing his pro-
{. ss.on along with his work IN higher
i~srning. hes robbed Harvard. stu
dents reading IN the geld coast
dormitories Of more than @i0.0ee In
books. jeweiry end clothing.
frrt became public today when the
university oflcials admitted that the
matter had been reported to the
police The thtsv.ng has been going
IN ~ several months. but has been
guarded with strict sscsscy IN the fear
iof Giving the school undue nctoristy.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-22
YOUTHFUL SLAYER
BAILED IN 81 900

Especial to The Richmond V.rginian.)
EMPORIA. VA. Dec. 21.-Charlie
Newsome, the ff.een-year- old son Of
Tom Newsome, was given a hearing
in the mayors court yesterday for
the killing of Wade Furgerson. and
.as given bail for $1,000. Furgerson
was twenty years OF age AMI was en-
ptoyed a. clerk in DR.. Woods drug
store. He was a clever young man
and Greatly admired by his asso-
c.ate> His parents reside In Bruins
wick orunty. Newso me IL from a good
f'm'ly. HIS parents are Frustrated
~ The act Of their g.n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-22

There Is a growing desire 1t Viz
ginia university to obtain Jack Rynn
the Nationals crack coach OF yOuuG
pitchers to coach the Virginia base
bail team this coming spring. WhN4
all the Virginia demands must -
cessarily come second to the wishes G
Manager Clark Grinith In this Coz
nection. there IL every prospect tnQ4
time asASsAA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-22
IDEAL TRIP TO BALTIMORE.

Philadelphia, New York and Eastern
Points. via York River Line-South-
ern Railway and Chesapeake Steam
ship company Leave Richmond at
80 T.. M. tri-weekly monday, We'd
nesday and friday. via West Point.
Va. Splendid meals and paIatiai state
rooms. Consult ticket agents. South
err Raiiwa-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-22

Passengers from New York. Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and Washington
to Richmond will do well to tima
their departure to catch the New
York Richmond Express. leaving
Pennsylvania station. New York. Al
1905 "A. =. daily. West Philadelphia.
iii r. NJ: Baltimore. 3:33 p. ~
and Warrington. s:AS r.. n. Coaches,
parior. dining -: club cars through
without change. Due Byrd-Gtrest
station, 1880 r. n.
Corresponding train northbound
leaves byrd Street station. Richmond.
ut 1901 Noon. daily.
Both traiAa naka sfons It ElhA.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-22
PRINCESS SALM SALM
DIES AT KARLSRUHE

BERLIN. Dee. 3l.-Princess Agnes
SaIm Salm who was Miss Agnes Le-
Clerc, daughter Of an American army
cfYlcer, and wife Of the late former
adjutant to Emperor MAMMALIAN. OF
Mexico. died at KArisruhe today. ct
the age Of sixty-seven. Her husband
died In 1910. During the Mexican
war the princess played a prominent
rart in the Mexican imperial tra vody.
She was decorated In 1870 BY William
the Second.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-22

When such prominent students as
Robert Taft, son OF the president. and
others. were vict!mized they told the
officials to cali in the police. or they
would take action themselves.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-22
DECIDES FIRST
CASE OF KIND
NEW QUESTIONS INVOLVED IN
APPELLATE COURTS DECISION
IN BANKRUPTCY CASE
BAN X r UP T LOSE S
KIRsCHSER HAD NO RIGHT TO
APPEAL UNDER LAW AND
PETITION TO REVISE 10
REFUSED.
BAN X r UP T LOSE S

The United States Circuit Court OF
Appeals yesterday handed down q de-
cision in a Norfolk bankruptcy case
unlike any other that has ever come
before that body. E
Ii was the case of Isaac kirschner.
voluntary bankrupt. petitioner in er-
ror, versus the trustees in bankruptcy,