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Evening star., 1912-11-10

young men deeply in love with the young woman
and equally prolific in their pleadngs to her to marry
of them The girl like Others of her sex, took
considerable delight in holding them arms length, de
laying her choice until she had received all the flowers and
candy in the world and playing against the other.
1t was natural IN these circumstances that the young
men, originally warm friends, should become lukewarm
toward each other. They did. In every conceivable
way did try oushne the other in the ladys eyes
And of course it not long before they began schem
ing ways and means to hurt each others performance
the playle and thus to elevate
ally at least they guredn their beloved ones esti
nation. Many and devious killing practices in
dulged in.
But of all the forms of murder there that de-
mands special chronicle in article of this kind. 1t
practised and only once; but that does
matter. The fact that the young actor who invented
and executed lost his job the result of the has
nothing, indeed, to do with the
In the playlet the two young actors in point
called upon in to fight duel with rapiers the
play being of the Zenda romantic" order. The duel
realistic affair, and lasted several minutes. In the
of the combat the demands of the manuscript
called upon Henry las shall call of the men) to
disarm and slay Hubert (as shall call the other).
The end of the duel always drew the applause OF the
audience and on this particular night the actor who
producing the paylet amazed to hear only litter
over the house when the duel finished and he
rushed the investigation disclosed the fact
that Hubert in the hope of diminishing the effectiveness
OF Henry performance (Henry the leading "heroic
character in the due had deftly placed handkerchief
in his back pocket under his before going
the stage. The handkerchief inserted that
when he took off his coat and got into the heat and
cltement OF the duel tapped up and down like little
white tail Of course the audience watched the funny
antics of the handkerchief and the seriousness of Henry
In the combat became ridiculous
And SO, the next time you feel like blaming the
or the playwright for something, keep your eyes open
and watch closely You NAV observe ANYTHING but
then again you may. Anyway, it won't hurt because it
will keep your attention fixed the stage, which will
please both the actors and the playwright.
Evening star., 1912-11-10
BY MORGAN ROBERTSON

RUT before Rogers could reach the back room Ben
son burst in, his blue eyes flashing with excitement,
and in his hand revolver large and heavy Quncys
Hold on, Bill" he snapped. Hands up! I've got
bead on you!'
Rogers halted and turned, his hands over his head
and his features dropping in despair. Benson still COW
ering him, advanced and laid hold of his collar Then
in burst Quincy, also with drawn revolver.
Got him, have you? Good enough! I'll take him. :
"Oh no, you won't, answered Benson Hes mine
Possessons nine points of the law you say" With his
hand still on Rogers collar he covered Quincy with
his weapon.
Quincy had not raised his; and he stood still leaning
forward his pistol pointed to the floor, while he gared
at Benson
Now, then stop this' said the proprietor sternly
he eveled bright, nckeplated revolver at Benson
Lower that gun-quick. Lower it"
Benson out of the corner of his eye, and slowly
lowered the pistol
"You too he said to Quincy as he looked at him.
Don't you raise that shootin' iron! I'm boss here
Put 'em on the bar, handles first, both of you!'
There was deadly earnesness in the big mans voice,
and they obeyed him. Handles first the weapons were
placed on the bar Then Quincy said:
you're maxim trouble for yourself. This is my
prisoner, and you interfering with an officer
"You p'Eceman? asked the big man, he placed
the weapons under the bar
"I'm Deputy Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona
@And I'm member of the Northwest Mounted Po-
lice said Benson.
you're long way from home, and you've got
friends here This has. He says he's sailor, and
I'm friend o sailors Been myself, and make my
livin off EN-. And when a sailor into my place
askin to hide from anyone police not, I'm on his
side every time
Hes no sailor said Quincy. Hes Bill Rogers an
outlaw came East for
"How about it," asked the proprietor, turning to
Rogers. "You a sailor?"
"Have BEEN Can be again. answered Rogers calmly.
"Box the compass"
@North nor an by-east, nor east, nor'eastan'-
by"
"That's good. Which side does the main topgallant
halvards lead down."
"Port side Fore and mizzen to starboard."
"Ths man. a sailor all right And he's not goin'
Evening star., 1912-11-10

out of the crowd and confronted them. His face
perspiring and he breathed hard.
I've got you, Bill" he said, laying his hand the
shoulder of the downcast to the left. "You my
prisoner"
mot much he isn't answered the man to the right
Hes mine. Here's proof. He half turned, disclosing
the butt of large pistol under his coat
oh I've got that kind of proof too, rejoned the
newcomer stepping back and eying them with anger
and disgust in his face 1t face that must have
been unused to such emotional expressions; it
smooth shaved pink and healthy, with keen blue eyes,
the face of yet grown up, OF boy matured
before his time. He OF about the same age, size,
and build the other and with the horsemans
gait.
"Who YOU he asked, "and what have you got
that for2'
I'm Jack Quincy Deputy Sheriff of Maricopa Coun-
ty, Arizona; and I've got this man, Bill Rogers, for
stage robbery. Who you?'
I'm Walter Benson, of the Northwest Mounted Po-
lice, and | want this for murder. I've just
from Washington with extradition papers, and don't
see how you can hold him.
Possession is nine points of the law in this country,
Mr.. Benson, and, while | only went Albany for extra
diton papers, they're good. Left em inside with the
Judge"
"I'l contest this case. I've down from Mani
toba for this My chief put the New York police
onto him, and he's meat. Why, Man, want him
for murder, capital offensel'
But I've got him for robbing the Wickenburg stage,
4 capital offense too"
Evening star., 1912-11-10

1t1 NdIhtU STUt Dy SIIC U0WTT VIIC
steps of the Criminal Court Building.
They were dressed in "store clothes"
and, while they were alike in type,
yet they were unlike: one could not
be mistaken for the other. But they
had the same facial angle; they were
of about the same age, thirty-hve;
each was tall, square shouldered,
and erect, and each had the same
curious gait that betokens long ex-
perience in the saddle. The man to
the right had gray eyes; the one to
the left black. The one to the right
was jubilant of face; the other
downcast and chagrined. As they
reached the sidewalk a man hurried
Evening star., 1912-11-10
Ora wing by w. Pryor

TWO men walked side by side down the
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30
HEAD OF WOOLEN TRUST
ACCUSED OF CONSPIRACY
William M. Wood is Charged
With Completely in PLANT"
ing" of Dynamite

BOSTON. Mass. Aug. 3O.-Villiam
NJ. Wood, president OF the American
Woolen Co., today surrendered to In
spector Thomas ]. Lynch. of police
headquarters. who read to him an
indictment charging conspiracy In
connection with the planting of
dynamite In foreigners houses last
winter for the alleged purpose of In
turtng the cause of mill operatives
who were on strike in Lawrence.
Wood went to police headquarters
at 10 o'clock In company with former
Congressman Samuel Powers, who
probably will act as his counsel. He
was at headquarters but a few mo-
ments, going directly to the court
building across the street to be ar
raigned. According to an agreement
previously reached with the district
attorneys Office, Wood promptly fur
nished $4,000 bail to keep from going
to jail with Dennis j. Collins, the
Cambridge dog fancier, who was In
dicted and arrested yesterday at the
time Woods Indictment was returned
TO Judge Pratt.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30
SHEPHERD BAlKS on
ONE-SIOED INVESTIGATION
OF ENROLMENT FRAUDS
Says He Isn't Going to Bolster
Up Political Fortunes
of Thompson
is SHORT OF MONEY, TOO
Probing of Graft Cases May Be
Hampered if Funds Are
Not Forthcoming
is SHORT OF MONEY, TOO

Il Will oppose any effort made by
Mayor Thompson to have the circuit
court call a grand jury TO investigate
the alleged enrolment fraids," Is the
announcement OF Prosecutor Shep-
herd. "A county grand jury Is abso-
lutely unnecessary, and, I am sure
the auditors would refuse to pay the
$4,000 to $4,000, that grand jury
would cost.
ITO get the evidence In shape and
present II to one of the police jys-
tees, sitting as grand Jury, would
require the services of another assist
ant In this ONCE and I haven't got the
funds to hire one. This office was one
assistant short before the aldermanic
graft cases came up, and It II impos-
sible now to take one man on this
work and put him to work on the en-
rollment cases. have offered 20 make
Attorney Percy Crosse, special counsel
for Mayor Thompson, an assistant
prosecutor without pay from the coun-
ty. 80 that he might present the evil
dence to one OF the police justices.
My only stipulation was that the in
vestigation must be absolutely impair
tial and go into the Republican as well
as the Democratic enrollments. This
offer was turned down, but still
make II TO the mayor. through Mr..
Grose. his legal representative.
Local detectives could have done
all the work necessary In connection
with an impartial investigation Of the
enrollmnts. All that was necessary
was to get the names OF notaries who
enrolled great number OF voters and
then hunt for the voters to determine
II they actually resided where their
residences we're given. II wasn't nee.
essary to call In Burns detectives to
do that work.
II refuse to have my name linked
with that CT Mayor Thompson in q
one-sided investigation OF the enroll.
ments, calculated to bolster up the
political fortunes OF the mayor"
he prosecutor caifs attention. TO the
fact that Auditor Buhrer 10 holding up
the payment OF $4,000 to him to pro
ceed with the aldermanic graft cases,
that he has advanced $4,000 Of his
own money for the work and unless
money Is forthcoming soon the prose.
cution will be seriously hampered."
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30
FLAMES SNUFF out
LIVES OF MOTHER AND
HER FIVE CHILDREN
Father and One Son Only Mem
bers Of Family to Escape
With Their Lives
ASLEEP AS FIRE STARTS
Policeman Sounds Alarm When
He Sees Flames Break
Through Roof
ASLEEP AS FIRE STARTS

KlNGSLAND. N. ], Aug. 30.--A
mother, Miss Rosie Barbara. ss, and
her i've children, ranging In age ron
ave months TO IL years, were burned
to death IN . IRE That destroyed their
home here early TO-DAY. Emilio Bar
baruy the fEtner, with kiE T7Fy6ar-olu
SON. escaped, the father throwing the
boy 10 neighbors from asecond story
window and then jumping to safety.
Barbara ran q bakery on the ground
floor OF his home. Mrs. Barbara and
1ve children slept in the rear room
on the second floor, the father and
son occupying the front. Policeman
Ringwood, on duty In the neighbor-
hood heard screams early today. He
traced them to the Barbara house just
as flames broke through the roof.
Barbara was In the front window
crying that his wife and babies were
being burned to death. Neighbors
who rushed to the scene ran frantical
ly about trying to locate a ladder but
rallied. Finally the fire behind him
became SO hot that Barbara threw
Joseph through the window. He was
caught by Officer Ringwood and two
men. The father followed.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30
POLICE SEARCH YIN. c. A.
BUILDING FOR PR0WlER

The flying squadron, from the Gen.
tral station, was called to the Y. M.
G. A. building, at o'clock, Friday
morning, on an alarm that q stranger
was proYling through the halls, but
search for stranger among the $40
roomers in the building proved q
returned to headquarters and reported
that the stranger had probably fed
down the fire escape.
Shortly before the flyer call was
turned In, the dormitory watchman
met young man wandering aimless-
IL about in the eighth floor hall. As
there had been recent reports OF petty
thefts, he stopped to question the man.
who gave his name as Ferguson, and
eaid he was looking for Room, No. 819,
occupied by a Mr.. Henderson.
Room No. S19 has no number on
the door, and there are several other
doors on that floor without numbers,
80 the stranger professed to be some
what at sea. He walked away from
the watchman and disappeared The
went to Room No. S19, and
was assured that there was no Mr..
Henderson there. He searched the
halls without result, and then called
the flyer.
One Of the roomers, finding a group
In the office excitedly discussing the
affair, Friday morning, said that he
had heard strange noises at a. m,
and, investigating. found a large pair
OF feet protruding from the doorway
OF one OF the hall retiring rooms on
the ninth floor. He said the stranger
was sleeping soundly and snoring
Justify, and refused to be awakened,
after several hard trials.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30
NICARAGUAh REVOLT .
IS DUE TO0NE MANS
THIRST FOR POWER
Gen. Mena Would Assume All
Authority and Cast Other
Leaders Aside
FIRED AS MINISTER OF
WAR, HE STARTS REVOLT
Rivalry Between Wives Of Two
Men Also Figures in Rumpus
in South America

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3O.--The CEN
trail figures in the Nicaraguan revolu-
tion are: Gen. Emiliano Chamorro,
now In command OF the government
forces and candidate for president.
knoSn as "the lion-hearted:" Gen.
LUIS Mena, deposed minister OF war.
and present leader OF the revolution
lists. who is known as the strong
man." and last, President Adolfo
Diaz, known as "the quiet man"
Nicaraguans say that this revolu-
ton had its real inception In the riy-.
airy between Sonora Mena and Sen
ora Chamorro. each being ambitious
to wear the title OF "Madame Presl-
dent" Their unbounded desires for
the social prestige which accom-
panies the position Of .hrst lady In
the land" is said TO have parted Mena
and Chamorro. who during the reign
OF terror while Zelaya was tyrant-
executive. were brother exiles In for
eign countries.
Mena is part Negro. He stands
over six feet, and is q giant In
strength. He Is the idol OF the sol
diers, and exceedingly popular with
the 5emfNeBIO natives.
Emiliano Chamorro has from his
father the proud blood Of the Span
lard; from his mothers side touch
OF Indian. When all others ran from
zelaya he alone stood his ground and
narrowly escaped death scores OF
times. That was where he got his
''lion-heart" title.
President Diaz Is pure-blood.
He is unlike either Mena or Chamor
TO. He is thinker, financier, schol-
ar. when he succeeded to the presi-
dency after Estrada. Zelaya's success
sor, died May. 1911. Diaz divided up
the government according to an agree
ment, giving Menz the army and po-
lice, as minister OF war, and handed
over to Chamorro the legislature. re.
tanning the executive powers himself.
Mena, as head of the army and po-
lice at Managua, controlled the coun-
(ContinueA on Page TenD
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30
SENATOR STEPHENSON
STRICKEN BY ILLNESS

4 ESCANABA, Mich. Aug. 30.--Spe-
cialists from Milwaukee are rushing
to the aid OF Senator Stephenson. OF
Wisconsin, who has been stricken
with heart disease while on fishing
trip, so miles from Escanaba. The
doctors were forced TO walk 15 miles
to reach their patient. and news from
his bedside is slow in coming In.
Because of the senator's age, "a.
great apprehension as to his condi-
tion is felt by his friends here.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30

OF representatives.
have been hearing about letters
other proofs Of bribery and cor
tion by the Standard Oil concern; !;
let's have the whole truth about
Let US have an investigation go
back to the beginning OF this
les OF letters written by Archbold,
bring the matter right up TO date.
as have II conducted by a com
ant attorney and let US have Mr..
lrst and his letters put into an Of
hl oath-bound record. am IN
med by Col. Roosevelt that this is
bt he desires,
TO permit this man Archbold to
be to Washington and give a little
te-meaf Testimony without any ate=
te cross-examination. and then to
&c out or the Jurisdiction is a
Eesty. Archbold should be made
ell about the certificate OF deposit
gave to Senator Penrose and which
senator admits he received. and
lie the senate Is on the subject
hbold should be asked about the
enty-eight or eighty thousand dol
contributed by him for the Stand
Oil Co. to Foraker, and about the
ihcates OF deposit said to have
n sent to other members Of con-
bs."
mong those most active In oppos-
the Poindexter inquiry, was SEN
Joseph w. Bailey, of Texas. It
Ibe remembered that Bailey was
subject OF one of the letters pub
led by Hearst written by Joe Sib-
then q member of the house OF
resentatives from Pennsylvania.
ey spoke OF Bailey as a man who
int prove very useful to the Stand
Oil Co. and offered to bring him
he ofices In New York and intro
e him. Later, he spoke Of having
ferred with Bailey on matters Of
rest to, Standard OIL and in one
er II was shown that the Stand
Oil Co. was acting through Bailey
g scheme to secure the creation
aft's court Of commerce. The let
which passed between Sibley and
eph B. Foraker sent the latter
tleman into private life. At first
aker attempted denial. He did not
tCentinued on Page Teal
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30
GRAND JURY MAY PROBE
TRAFFICMAG IN "D0PP
. IN PRISON At JACKSON
Attorneys General Will Take Ac-
tion. According to Rporty
in Circulation
SIMPSON is IN CHARGE
Expected to Push Investigation
Into Charges Whic hInvolve
Officials, in Institution
SIMPSON is IN CHARGE

JACKSON, Mich, Aug. sO.-A ru-
NOR that the attorney-general will ask
for grand jury investigation in Jack
son, to probe the alleged dope graft
among prison guards and keepers. ID
being circulated here.
Prosecuting Attorney Bailey states
that he has heahrd nothing OF Il and
that II such action Is being seriously
considered. he would be advised Of II.
That cocaine and morphine are be-
Ing peddled in the prison. Is without
question. II was supposed, however,
that the trafic was participated in by
prisoners with friends or relatives on
the outside, but It now takes on a
more serious aspects as prison ON
cials become inv-'yed.
Warden Simpson, who IL In Chi
cago, is expected to push the investi-
CATION and will no doubt, result In
the discharge Of number OF guards
and keepers suspected OF being in on
the graft. The purpose Of Simpsons 8
trip to Chicago, is not given out at
the prison.
II Is believed he is scouting for an
experienced prison man to take the
position Of Deputy Warden Barnard,
resigned. Mr.. Bariard and family left
bag and baggage for Indianapolis this
morning.
Warden Simpson has discharged
several guards and keepers during his
administration for trafficking In dope,
but II ended there. Not long ago Il
came to the attention OF the warden
that keeper was In partnership with
man In Jackson. In the sale of CO.
caine In the prison. The outsider
managed 10 buy the drug somewhere
In the city, and sold II to the keeper
at a handsome profit. and the keeper
more than doubled his money on the
transaction by selling 1t to inmates
OF the prison, who. II confirmed dope
hends, will give up their last penny
for the drug.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30
THE WEATHER

night and Saturday unsettled with
showers and warmers moderate 20
brisk east 60 south winds.
For Lower Mfchfrnnf Rain and some
what warmer tenfshft Saturday clear
Ing.
For the Upper Lakert Moderate 20
brisk southeriy winds shiftiag 60 west
Saturdays refs tonfwhty suturtny cfeuf-
For the Lower Lakest Moderate esst
shfftfng fo south wfndsg fncreasfnG
cloudine.. followed by showers late To-
mia NJ and Saturday. -----
One yenr SEQ tedayt Highest tesn-
| Perrfnre, eof iewc~t, So mean. 81,
s'<c< -s.-.<., =. ~.>. B
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30
STEAMER LAKELAND is
REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK
Efforts Being Made to Ascertain
Whether There Has Been
Loss of Life

/, ,SAULT STE MARIE. Mich, Aug.
S0.--The passenger steamer Lakeland,
owned by the Port Huron Navigation
Co., and which has been plying be-
tween Port Huron and Duluth, Is re-
ported to have sunk at Whitefsh
Point.
No details have been received, and
every effort 10 being made to ascer-
tain whether there has been loss OF
life. The vessel has been long over
due here.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30
SECOND TOADSTOOL
VICTIM TAKEN BY DEATH

ANN ARBoR. Mich. Aug. 30.--Poi-
soned from eating toadstools which
he thought were mushrooms, q. W..
Butler. Of this city. died this morning
after being III several days. His wife
who was taken sick at the same time.
died few days ago, and ae died In
ignorance OF her death.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30
JUSTICE CHARLES A.
BLAIR DEAD IN LANSING

LANSING, Mich, Aug. 30.-Charles
A. Blair. member OF the Michigan su-
preme court, died here this morning,
after a lingering illness.
His condition became serious while
he was spending his vacation near
Grayling, and he was removed to a
hospital In that city. He returned to
Lansing not long ago, and hopes had
been held out for his recovery.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30

relations to con-
gress, as revealed
by the Hearst let
ters, Is the one
thing least wanted
by politicians In
Washington.
The Poindexter
resolution demand
ed just that.
There is no
business which IL
m ore important
than this proposed
inquiry" said Sem
ator Poindexter.
1T Is more import
ant than the vaca-
ton plans OF Mr
Archbold or even
the vacation plans
of members Of the
United States SEN
ate and the house
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30

ST. PAUL. Mimi, Aug. so.-To one
joy-ride-$zf,o 900.
This is the amount Mr.. and Mrs. c.
q. vollmer would have c. M. Couplin,
prominent ieweler Of this place, pay
them.
The vollmers today flied separate
suits In the district court for $4,000
dsz.ages each, and the husband asks
for On additional balm of $1,000 for
the loss Of his wifs's services.
According to complaints, Couphn
took Mr.. and Mrs voilmer out for an
automobile spin, june last, lost con-
troll OF the machine at Silver Lake,
and the car turned turtle over an
emhankmsnt- -.
Mrs. volimer alleges she was In
luro1 iufornaIly The hnahand Al
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30

military band will give n
concert Friday afternoon I'm CR.s
park and on Belle Isle I'm the even
Ing. Harold Jarvis. tenor. will sing
at the evening concert, the program
TO be the same as, announced for
"Wednesday. which had to be post
= poned- on account ofithea weather
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30

NEW YORK, Aug. 30.--Nine-yea--
old Irene 10th will join her mother
in Austria. Irene was left when the
Ksiserin Victoria pulled out, carrying
her parent She Is the steamship
company's ward.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30

WASHINGTON. N. j.. Aug. 30
MRS. John O'Shea tossed away a pan
ful OF fermsnted cherries. and Mr.
OShea's blooded ROSTERS seized
them. Then they fought until o'shea
had to lock them up.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30

MIDDLETOwN. N. Y. Aug. Ses-
Put your arms around me- read
sash on pretty girl. passing MaloI
0aynor. OF New York Tie MAJOR
evaa thsrs and the popa'aee enes''
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30
IN AUTO WRECK COUPLE sUESHOs FOR sA 600 DAMAGES

NEW YORK, Aug 30.-Theodore
Durge. Finnish A. c., though weak
hearted. listened to pleas Of fsiends
ard entered l00-yard sprint nc
won. and as comrades rushed toward
him, dropped dead.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. 3o--tn
many dry counties In Indiana
vanilla extract. composed OF about 40
per cent alcohol Ia being used IN
place OF whisky. according 70 com
plants made to state Food commis
sioner Barnard
NTsw YORK. Ane- aO.-on the day
that DIR. q. A. Rambaud. president oI
the Pasteur institute, was awarded
thpr cress "A che -sEion= ot Hopor ~
Fraace. his divorced riis sued him
|.~ A. .I. u. u. =. =.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30
Mi.. aertrude RIehI Dead.

Funeral services for the late Mrs
Gertrude Riehl. who died In the family
home, No. 109 Macomb-st., Thursday.
will be held In st. Mary's Roman
Catholic church, Monday. Mrs. Rich
was years old and had lived In De-
troit since 1859. For many years her
husband. the late Joseph Riehl. was
prominent as a shipbuilder.
The Detroit times., 1912-08-30

NEW YORK, Aug 30.-D. A. De
Guzman, millionaire Ecuador fruit
merchant, and his vita and family.
are detained at Ellis Island. because
one Of their children is pafalytic.
IN. -. f.....oIf hofa "a fr&aIua ant