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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
THREE MEN SAVED
IN RIVER CRASH
Crew of Motor Craft Picked Pp
After Collision with Ferry
boat Broadway.

Three men were rescued from the
chilly waters Of the East River, off
Jackson street, as the result OF the
motor boat Ruth II. being run down by
the ferryboat Broadway, Of the Roose-
Welt street line, last evening.
Arthur Murphy, an engineer OF
No. 24O0 Arthur avenue, The Bronx.
one of the men in the launch, leaped
into the water just before the ferry
boat crashed into the Ruth II. Charles
Walters, of 1S0th street and Hughes
avenue, The Bronx. and Thomas Bur
land. who lives at the same address
as Murphy, the other occupants OF the
launch. were also thrown out.
Murphy, after aoundering about in
the water for several minutes. was
reached by Captain John Kane, Of the
tugboat Henry Lee, and taken to
Bovine street, Brooklyn, and from
there to the Long Island College Hos
pital, where Dr. Skidmore treated him
for immersion and an abrasion of the
right thigh. Murphy then went home.
Orlando and Waters were picked up
by tug and landed on the Manhattan
side. Supposing Murphy had been
drowned they went to his house to IN
form his wife. Then they learned he
had been rescued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
Rebel Leaders Make All
Plans for United Move i.
ment on Capital.
VILLAS ARMY READY
TO START AT ONCE
Mexican Refugees Declare Chief
Is Still Demanding Ransom
in Chihuahua.
IBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune. ]

FL Paso, Tex, Dec. 1S.-Unless Mex
sco City Is taken by Zapata before
General Pancho Villa can reach there,
the rebel leaders expect TO have pos
session Of the capital within a month,
and perhaps earlier.
All rebel plans were made to-day for
q united movement on the capital
Villas six thousand rebels are 70 leave
Chihuahua City within a few hours,
according TO messages received in
Juarez to-day. Probably not all Of the
rebels in Chihuahua will go, but the
leaders plan TO send south a force large
enough TO be the major army in the
movement. Additions to the force are
expected from Parral, Monterey and
Torreon, with a substantial addition
from the vicin- % of Saltillo.
General Benavides, in command in
Juarez. said to-day that the rebel army
tn the movement TO the South would
number at least 1900 and possibly
10000 before the Federal District was
reached.
Arriving to-day from Chihuahua were
ave hundred Mexicans. members Of
hch families there. They say Villa
still is carrying out his programme Of
demanding ransom before he will per-
NIT any TO leave the city.
FL Paso is filed with refugees to-
night and rooms in hotels and apart
ment houses are difficult to obtain. To-
days addition TO the refugee colony
was unexpected, and provisions for
the Mexicans had not been made. AL
ready there are more than 5000 ref
ugees here.
George c. Carothers, formerly con-
sular agent at Torreon, who arrived
here last night as a special ambassa-
dor to Villa from the State Depart
ment at Washington, will not go south
until early in the morning, difficulty
being found in getting train to carry
him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
mitchell WILL DO
AS WILSON WANTS
Mayor-Elect Confers with Presi-
dent and Promises to Carry
Out His Ideas.
Prom The Tribune Bureau

Washington. Dec. 1S-Although ne
remained silent regarding the selection
of his cabinet" John Purroy Mitchell,
Mayor-elect OF New York City, who
came 70 Washington TO attend the CAB
met dinner given by the President TO-
night, let IL be known that the ADVICE
Of the administration would always be
welcome. and that President wilson's
ideas about party reorganization In
New York would be carried out.
Mr.. Mitchell and William F McCombs.
chairman of the Democratic National
Committee, were almost the only out
siders'' at the dinner. Mr.. Mitchell did
not have an opportunity to talk with
the President when he was here last
Saturday. because OF Mr.. wilson's i'll
ness, but he discussed the New York
situation with him and Mr.. McComoS
tonight.
Naturally, my administration will ne
strictly in harmony with the views OF
the national administration, and the
advice Of Washington will not only be
welcome. but will be sought when con-
ditions suggest such a course said
Mr.. Mitchell.
President Wilson has very high re-
gard for Mr.. Mitchell. and II is his In
tention 10 do everything in his power
to make the next administration big
success. While the President has re-
Trained from any declaration on the
subject he has made 1t clear to his
close friends that he will look TO Nj.
Mitchell and to Dudley Field Malone 10
purge the party Of the undesirable ele-
ment now dominating the organization
In New York
1t is believed MIR. Mitchell will make
some important announcements on his
return 10 New York, as he is under
stood ractically TO have reached de-
cision regarding the distribution Of
patronage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
BOMBS EXPLODE AT
HOLLOWAY JAIL
Wall Blown In by Militants, but
the Prison Itself Is
Undamaged.

London, Dec. lS-An attempt. at
night to blow UP part OF the southeast
wall OF Holloway Jail by the explosion
OF two bombs. These are believed TO
have been secreted in the garden Of a
house adjoining the jail. The part of
the wall attacked was near the cells
in which suffragettes are usually con-
fined
Miss Rachal Peace, who is undergo
ing a term of eighteen months imprit-
onEent for arson, is the only suffra-
gette at present IN the jail. II is al
legged that she has been subjected TO
forcible feeding. and at recent militant
meetings angry references were made
TO her treatment, coupled with threats
OF revenge.
The explosion did no damage to the
Jail, but the surrounding high wall
where it abuts on the garden at No.
IL Dalmney avenue was 80 badly dam
aged that il will need rebuilding. No
arrests have been made. and appar-
emily there are no olews TO the cul-
prits, but It is said that the house has
been occupied recently by Mrs. Patsy,
an ardent militant. and has been util-
ICED as a rendezvous for suffra gettes TO
signal to the inmates of the prison.
The force Of the explosions shattered
some OF the windows in the neighbor-
hood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
SHOOTS GIRL, THEN FLEES
Man Sought by 0ssining Posse
After Night Attack.

A posse in Ossining searched last
night for a man who shot Miss mary
Ludwig near that town shortly after
dark. The girl Is In the Ossining hos
pital in a serious condition as the re-
suit Of two wounds.
Miss Ludwig left a train at Croton
Point and started TO walk TO the nome
OF her parents who live at Harmon-on-
Hudson. She noticed that man was
following her and quickened her pace
but he ran after her and seized her by
the arm. She screamed and fought
him off.
When he found that the girl was
about to escape he drew revolver
and fired two shots, both Of which took
effect. He then fed.
Neighbors who heard the firing came
to the girls assistance. She was able
to give only fragmentary description
of her assailant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
J. J. HILL NOT TO TAKE JOB
Craftsmanship of Federal Re-
serve Board No Temptation.

lby Telegraph TO Inc IrIpune'J
st. Paul, Dec. 1S.-"I have retired
permanently from active business ana
would not consider for a moment any
proposal that would mean a resump-
ton of ardous duties that are part or
a business career" said j. j. Hill to-
night, in reply TO reports that he had
been offered the chairmanship of the
Federal Reserve Board established by
the currency bill.
Mr.. Hill intimated that no direct Of
fer Of the place had been made to him
in so many words, but it was inferred
from his remarks that Secretary Nc
Adoo had made a tentative proposal
with President Wilson'S authority, and
that Mr.. Hill had been asked to with
hold his answer until the passage OK
the currency bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
FAILING IN SCHOOL,
BOY TRIES TO DIE
Told Teacher He Would End Life
is Found Later in Gas
Filled Room.

IF you put me back a class I'll Kill
myself" said Isadore Turck, twelve
year-old pupil in Public School No. 16,
Williamsburg. to his principal yester-
day. The boy had just failed in an
oral examination. and Principal Lewis
Tuthill told him that he would be
placed in a lower grade.
The principal talked to Turck fol-
lowing his outburst, and then sent him
TO his home, No. 80 Lee avenue.
The boy went to the kitchen and
wrote:
II, Isadore Turck on December Is, at
4 o'clock, commit suicide. Principal
Tuthill is the cause Of my death.
hereby leave and bequeath all my
earthly possessions to my father,
mother and brother
He then closed the windows and
turned on the gas. His brother, Rob-
ert. found him there, and doctor from
the Williamsburg Hospital saved him
from death. Young Turck was sent to
the Children's Society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
DYING, SEEKS HOSPITAL
Man Shot Under Heart Orders
Driver to Bellevue.

Cornelius Downing, a cabman, was
sitting on the seat Of his cab shortly
after | o'clock this morning, at Sew
enth '-'enue and Gath street, when a
well dressed young man staggered
around the corner and approached the
cab. Downing saw that the mans
waistcoat was covered with blood
For Gods sake, take me to Belle
vue! I've been shot" the man pleaded
with Downing.
Helping him into his cab, Downing
took the young fellow to Bellevue,
where Dr. Waterman placed him in
the emergency ward. 1t was found
the man had bullet wound just be-
low the heart, and few minutes after
being admitted to the hospital he
lapsed into Inconsistencies.
The man managed to give his name
as Daniel O'Connell, twenty-one years
old, of No. 419 Tenth avenue, but was
too weak to tell how he received his
wound.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
Had Bought Other Gems.

After the case had been thrashed out
by the customs officials Heitmeyer and
Mrs. Alexander were taken before a
United States Attorney. 10 whom the
case was turned over
Heitmeyer was asked II he had ever
given Mrs. Alexander any other jewels
while the couple were abroad and he
said he had. He specified a lavalliere,
the foreign value of which was 81 500.
This also was purchased a year ago
at the Paris house of Tiffany & Co.
He said he was willing TO show
the bill of sale If he could find It and
suggested that perhaps Tiffany & Co.
had a record of the transaction.
Asked II duty had been paid upon
il. he said he did not know, but as
sumed it had, as the lavalliere had been
imported for him by Tiffany & Co. and
delivered to him here.
Heltmeyer said he had the purchase
charged TO his account with the jewelry
house in this city. He said he wanted
the clasp changed, and this he under.
stood was done in Paris.
Customs officials went TO Tiffany &
Co. and the entry was placed at their
disposal. This showed that the laval.
liere consisted of two brilliants ano
twenty-one smaller diamonds. The
piece had been dismantled abroad anc
the gems sent over unset with other
stones. The duty Of 10 per cent wal
paid, after which the entire piece was
reassembled and set. Had the pie1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
AMERICANS KILL MEXICAN
Soldiers Fire on Federals Who
Crossed Boundary.

Preside. Tex, Dec ls.-An exchange o.
shots to-day between Mexican and
American soldiers on the American line
two miles west OF Preside resulted in the
death Of Luis Orozco, a Federal regular,
from the army OF General Mercado.
Orozco. who lived several hours, ad-
mitted that he and a companion had
crossed TO the American side, and that
when they were halted by the American
sentries they fred
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
Macvane Surveillance Off.

Rome, Dec. B-The Italian government
has notified the American Ambassador,
Thomas Nelson Page. that Miss Dorothy
4 Macvane, daughter OF Professor silas
" Nacvane, OF Boston. has not been un-
dor police surveillance for several days.
ord that instructions have been given that
She is not TO be subject to further sur
yeillancA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19

its use as a weapon OF offence during an
attack II confirms the experience OF
other nations in using the aeroplane In
actual warfare, and is a practical demon
stration of the use of the aeroplane In
campaign"
Other officers recalled that the useful
ness Of the aeroplane in bomb dropping
first was demonstrated In the Turco-Ital-
ian war, when Italian aviators on sew
eraI occasions dropped explosives on
Turkish warships.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
LURE OF CITY KILLS FOX
Dazzled Reynard Fails to Look
Out for the Cars.
lpv relegraph TO Tho Tribune.

South Norwalk. Conn, Dec. 1S.-
A fne specimen of red fox, usually
the "foxiest" of foxes, blinded by the
headlight Of trolley car, was struck
and cut In two here last evening. The
conductor. Harry Bouton, has claimed
the bounty on the pelt.
The spot where the slaughter took
place is but short distance from the
centre Of the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
ARMY FLIER UP 10000 FEET
Lieut.. Post Beats Previous Rec
ord 1000 Feet.

San Diego. Cal. Dec. 1S.-A new
army altitude record was made here
to-day by Lieutenant H b. Post, who
ascended to a height of 10000 feet, a
gain of more than 1000 feet over the
previous record.
The ascent was made in army carry
ing aeroplane No. 23, from North
Island. Lieutenant Post made the first
5000 feet at an average rate of $40 feet
q minute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
HUERTA'S ARMY PLAN
FAVORED IN MEXICO
Regarded as Well Adapted to
Meet Conditions in the
Several States.
{ BY Cable 10 The Tribune.

Mexico City, Dec. B-Huerta's plan for
reorganization Of the army is thought
sound by persons who know conditions in
Mexico. The re-establishment OF a ma
tiona guard or local militia in each state
is particularly commended. 1t is well
known 10 be easy In Mexico to recruit
men for purely local service without re-
sorting TO conscription or any other form
Of coercion, but the Mexican peon objects
strongly to going far from his native
hills and valleys. even though the service
be in a neighboring state.
Thus, the effect Of Huerta's decree will
Continued on second page. fourth column.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
BOMBS FROM THE SKY AID
SPANLARDS TO ROUT MOORS
Aerial Fotila, Under Prince Alfonso Guides Batteries
of Artillery to Enemys Position and Then Showers
Hand Projectiles Upon Demoralzed Forces
lBy Cable 20 The Tribune.

Madrid, Dec. -S-A corps Of military
aviators commanded by the Infante
Alfonso, son of the Princess Eulalia,
secured the victory to-day for the
Spanish column, which on Wednesday
afternoon began an advance against
the Moors concentrated near Mulsy Alb
selam, in the valley Of the Karrik.
The Spaniards, about three thousand
strong, commanded by General Arran,
were guided toward the enemy's posi-
ton by the aviators, who used flags as
signals. Four batteries of artillery
were by this means brought within
range of the Moors, and terrific en-
gagement ensued. the Moors fighting
bravely. needless seemingly Of the
shells bursting around them.
Approaching then to an altitude only
Just out Of range Of The Moorish rifles
the aviators flew here and there above
the places ' here the Moors were in
the greatest numbers, hurting what the
dispatch to the Spanish War Office de-
scribes as a ''veritable rain Of bombs
tossed by hand by the airmen into the
midst of the Moors," demorallzlng them
completely.
The Spanish infantry then charged
with the bayonet and completed the
rout, the Moors fleeing in great dis
order and leaving large numbers OF
their dead and wounded on the field.
The Spanish losses on the first day
wounded: to-day the losses are officially
given at four dead and twelve
wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
ONLY TEN PER CENT
PAID ON LAVALLIERE
Ornament Was DiSmantled,
Otherwise Tax Would
Be 60 Per Cent.
PLAN SAID TO BE LEGAL
If Procedure Is Proved Irregular,
Effort Will Be Made to Col
lect in Old Cases.

Robert I. Heitmeyer. OF Hoboken.
the wealthy leather manufacturer, and
Mrs. z. NJ Alexander, who accompanied
him TO this country on the French
liner France. arriving on November -.
have been charged before the federal
grand jury with conspiracy in attempt
ing TO smugge into this country
diamond and sapphire pendant valued
at $500. The jewel has been seized
and a strong effort will be made. 1t /.
said, to procure an indictment.
Mrs. Alexander who was named by
Mrs. Heitmeyer as correspondent in hei
action for divorce, has made revela-
tions to the United States Attorney anc
the customs officials which involve pre-
vious purchases Of jewelry abroad. II
was brought out at the hearing that
Tiffany & Co. had acted as an agent
in the importation Of a lavalliere which
the government believes should have
yielded a duty Of 60 per cent instead
of 10 per cent paid by the jewelry
firm
Much involved in Case.
The case, while similar to that Of the
Leeds pearl necklace. is entirely diff
ferent technie lily, and the government.
il is said, will make test case Of the
lavalliere imported for Heitmeyer by
Tiffany & Co. in an effort 10 prevent
the unsetting of gems abroad and the
shipping of them to this country TO
evade the payment of duty.
II the courts decide that such pro-
cedure is unlawful IL is estimated that
millions of dollars will have 70 be re-
turned TO the government by jewelers.
who have availed themselves OF this
technicality OF the law to bring in jew
els under the 10 per cent class.
when Mrs. Alexander arrived here
on the France on November 22 she
walked ashore, with the $500 pendant
hanging al her neck. Her coat was un-
buttoned at the throat. and several
"OIUcn lIdNtlltIS WIN NdlhNu " iNiA AANA
on the pier admired the costly jewel.
Il must not let any one see this
she remarked to one of the women, and
promptly buttoned her coat collar.
Deputy Surveyor Bradley. in plan
clothes, passed by at the time, heard
her remark and saw her button her
coat.
Shortly afterward, when he had
donned his uniform, Bradley spoke TO
Mrs. Alexander and asked her many
questions about the gem, which was
not then in view. II was not included
on her declaration, and she admitted
that she had acquired it abroad. Fur
ther questioning brought the informa-
ton that Heitmeyer had bought it for
her at Tiffanys, in Paris, and had ad-
vised her not to declare II.
The gem was seized and taken 70 the
Custom House. and on November ~
Heitmeyer and Mrs. Alexander were
examined separately before the Sur
yeyor. Admissions were made which
proved 10 the satisfaction Of the Sur
veyor and Solicitor Andrews that an
effort had been made TO smuggle. The
couple were charged with conspiracy
on the high seas to evade the payment
Of duty, not declaring the gem and
trying to get it into the port without
payment Of duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19

Washington, Dec 1s.-Experts in the
signal corps at the War Department heard
to-day the report Of the successful bomb
dropping by the Spanish aviators with
keen interest
This is but another instance" said
Colonel Samuel Reber, In charge OF avi-
alton I'm the army, ''of the value OF the
aeroplane In actual reconnaissance and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
This Mornings News.
LOCAL.

SSAh' rage.
Plan Fight for Unpaid Duty y.......1 /
Woman Directs Leehan Defence l
Shoots Girl He Loved. Then Dies. /
Oil Man Buys Shakespeare Works.
Athletes Honor Judge Mahoney 2
Whitman Hunts Siphon Graft . q
Say City Needs Men Like Mellen..... q
Cane Foils Fist in Broadway q
Skull Scares Gravedigger. r........... s
Barnes Back, Full Of Regret ........ 5
Woman in Two Divorce Suits. ........ s
Bishop Robinson Dead. d.............,. 2
Russian Dance for Charity. 2
Big Legacy 10 Hospital. l.............. 2
Demand George Quit Republic. IA
Death Halts Schmidt Trial. IA
Corona Boy and Girl Elope. IA
New Clew TO Mccain Girl Fails. IA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19

GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER.
soc. per case Of glass -stoppered bottles
-AdvI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19
GENERAL.

Rebels Ready TO March on Huerta 49,. !
Mitchell to Follow Wilson's Wishes. /
u. S. Holds the Bag in Munsey Deal. 3
Glynn Not 10 Fight Tammany. 3
Gunmen's Case in Courts Hands,. 3
Judge Cullen Defends Courts........ 3
State Calico Nearly Bankrupt. 3
Wotherspoon May Succeed Wood see. A
Currency Bin Aids spoilsmen. 4
Clark Lays Hard Times TO Plot...... 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-19

Aerial Bombs IN Spanish Fight...
Women Attack Holloway with Bombs
Atlantic Rate War Fores hadowed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-01
MAY CLINCH
THIRD PLACE TODAY
Foxen Will Oppose Curly Brown in Morning Cash-Barons
Hope to Exceed Attendance Mark of Atlanta.
Record Crowds Expected

inS madly to register a larger dtten-
dance mark for the season. the Barons
hope to play both games before record
breaking crowds. The Atlanta press is
urging the fans to attend during the
present series in hopes of betterlng the
Birmingham mark for 1913. An active
campaign is being waged to surpass
Birmingham.
At the present ~>.h cities are battling
with a mark of 10000 for the season.
While the Crackers should pass the
Barons Birmin CHAM will give the ches-
ty Atlantans a hard fight. AS the pen
nant will be decided in the series Will,
the Gulls, record breaking crowds are
expected to throng Ponce de Leon park.
The Barons are in fighting trim for
the final battles with the Billikens. The
Dobbers were downed yesterday by the
lowly Pels and drew further in The rear
of the Barons. A double victory over
the Billikens would probably cinch
third place for the locals.
Preparations have been made 10 han
die record breaking crowd by the Biz
mingham management at the afternoon
engagement While the Barons and the
Bilikens are clashing. the Pels will
meet the Crackers in Atlanta; Memphis
plays Nashville and Mobile mixes with
the LoolSouts.
The morning game will begin at
19'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-01

two or three weeks and the land, will
resound with the thud of boot against
ball and body against turf. 1ale ha
planned an early start and CAPTAIN
ketcham Will take squad of PLAYERS to
Siaconset. Mass. on Monday for pre-
llminary practice before the New Haven
university formally opens its doors for
another scholastic year. Coach Hough
tom of Harvard is more deliberate as
BELTS champion. and he will net gath
er his charges about him at Cambridge
until September Is. Captain Storer.
however, saw to il that every promis-
ing player took at least one football
away with him at the beginning of the
summer vacation and the men doubtless
were instructed to report in condition
II they hoped to make the eleven of
1913.
Cornell will start its second season
September 16 under the coaching of DR..
AL Sharpe. Under the new regime al
Ithaca Cornell can be counted upon az
a factor in eastern football this season.
Princeton, too, plans for an early start.
while the advent of George Brooke at
Pennsylvania will certainly liven up
the Quaker campaign
In the middle west Coach Stagg OF
Chicago hopes to recapture the confer
ence championships: Coast Yost of Mich
igan is looking forward to eastern tri-
umphs. while Illinois hopes for great
improvement under its new football
mentor, Bob Zuppi<e