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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
HUERTA SEEKING HARMONY
Mexican Consul General Tells Of
Meeting of Political Leaders.

The Tribune has received from r Mar
tinez Sobral. the Mexican Consul General
in this city. n letter in which he says
II beg TO inform you that I have Just
received a telegram from the Mexican
Secretary Of State referring TO meet
ing held in the National Palace OF Mex
leo City by President Huerts, his Cab'
net. the President OF the Supreme Court,
the Attorney General. the leaders OF all
political parties represented in Congress
and General Felix Diaz, candidate for
the Presidency.
said meeting was called by President
Huerta with the purpose Of uniformins
the tendencies and the political activity
OF all the prominent people summoned 10
it, The aim of the President was real
lied. as all present agreed in fixing the
date OF the general election with the
view of electing the next President OF
the republic.
Furthermore. General Huerta IN
formed those present of the efforts being
made TO pacify the country, stating-ani
all present realized tho fact-that no e''
fort is being spared to obtain the patr'
otto end of restoring peace. which viii
surely be obtained within a short tire
Public opinion and all the press in Mex
leo comment with high feeling OF az
probation on the agreement reacnen "a
the meeting and the information given
the President"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
DIVORCE FOR MRS. LOOMS
Reno Decree Gives Her Two
Youngest of Three Children.
rBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune. ]


Reno. New. May 4.-Elizabeth -. Loo
mis-. wife Of Bruce T. LOOMS, OF New
York and Westfeld. y. J., was granted
decree Of divorce Yesterday and the
custody Of her two youngest children.
The defendant agrees to pay $40 week
for the support of the children.
Mrs. LOOMS testified that she was
married in Jersey City on April I. 1899,
and three children resulted from the
union. She alleged cruelty beginning IN
1902 Her mother-in-law. who had OPP
posed the marriage. alienated her hus-
bands affections. the plaintiff alleged
testifyinG further that her husband had
no control over his temper had struck
her and threatened her life, and always
carried a gun.
I.oomis had created scene in a
Broadway subway station when attempt
ing to take the baby from her. the plain
tiff said. Her resistance and the offer
Of another man 10 protect her foiled her
husbands plans. Mrs. LOOMS testified
that her husband had means. but secrecy
was maintained as to the nature Of his
business.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
FOUR PINNED UNDER AUTO
Car Hits Observation-Disclosures
lvn Woman Badly Hurt.

Ford touring car hit an obstruction III
the roadway early this morning at l'"d
street and Fulton avenue, opposite Cro-
iona Park. The Bronx, and skidded 10
the sidewalk. where il turned over, WIN
it's four occupants underneath
Mrs. Mary Kranz. OF No. 552 I'd street
Brooklyn, had five ribs and both arms
broken. Mrs Sophie Lukin, OF NO. $50
Washington avenue, suffered broken
collarbone. and the other two were Sc
verely bruised.
The car was in charge of DR.. Nlcnoias
Inkln. whose wife was riding on the
front seat beside him. Mrs. Kranz ana
her sister. Mrs John l.. Weller living In
the same house with her. were IN me TON
neau. They had all been visiting the
doctors brother-in-law. II. L. Weller at
10th street and Belmont avenue.
Louis Strassberg and Dr. william NJ
Handlemann were brought from their
homes at Nos. 1913 and I'LL Fulton ave-
nue.. by the screams of the injured wom-
en-, whom they pulled from beneath the
wrecked car Patrolman McNally, OF the
BathSate avenue station. sent In an
ambulance call. which brought DR.. NC
Sweeney. OF Fordham Hospital. The In
iured persons were removed in the mean
time to the home of Mr.. Strassberg,
where they remained for the night. The
condition of Mrs Kranz is serious.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
AGED VETERAN A WOMAN
Soldiers Home Inmate Posed
Fifty Years as a Man.

Quincy H.. May 4.-The sex OF Albert
ID. J. Cashier. Civil War veteran and an
inmate of the Soldiers and Sailors Home
here. has just been revealed by Colonel
]. O. Anderson. superintendent Of the
home. TO be feminine.
The woman. whose real name will prob
ably never be known. served three years
I'm the Union army during the Civil War.
She was mustered out OF the service in
1866. and a few years later was placed on
the government pension roll. She entered
the soldiers home two years ago. and a
that time her sex was known only 10
Colonel Anderson who promised not to
reveal her secret Two weeks ago she was
adjudged insane. and i'm few DAYS will
be committed 10 the state hospital.
Revelation OF her sex was made two
years ago in Livingston County. ILL.,.
where she was employed by ex-senator
]. NJ. Lish, as chauffeur. IL is said by
the ex-senator that one day his machine
would not run and the chauffeur crawled
under the car. While she was tampering
with the mechanism the engine started
suddenly and the wheels Of the car passed
over her. breaking her right leg. When
the chauffeur was taken TO a hospital II
was discovered that she was woman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
PAUL ARTHUR S0RG DEAD
Famous HorSeman Victim OF
Heart Disease.
KNOWN ONTWO CONTINENTS
Interest in Animals Began
When He Was a Mere
Boy in Ohio.

Paul Arthur Sore. president OF the Paul
4. Sorg Paper Company and horseman
OF international reputation. died yesterday
AT his home, No. Il East S'th street, from
heart disease.
Mr.. Sorg was born in Middletown. Ohio,
thirty-four years ago. His parents came
from Hessen Kuhr and settled in Amer
lea i'm 1890. The family went 10 ONO
where Paul j. Sorg. his father, became a
wealthy tobacco manufacturer and after
ward served with distinction as Con-
gresham in the SD and 5ith Congresses.
Mr. Sorg was educated in the pubic
schools of Middletown. Ohio: the Kenyon
Military Academy and the Westminster
School. at Dobbs Ferry. from which he
was graduated in 1928. He was member
of the 'Ol class at Yale.
His interest i'm horses began when he
was a boy. and one of his most valued
possessions was an old pony which his
mother gave him when he was eight years
old. Shortly after leaving college Mr.
Sorg began his career as an exhibitor.
Mr. Sorg was an active member OF the
New York Athletic club. the Automooile
Club of America. the Lambs. the Yale
club. the Queen city club, of Cincinnati,
and the DAYTON club. of Dayton lie was
a member of the Chi Phi fraternity.
In 1904 he married Miss Grayce Aull. OF
Pittsburgh They had country place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05

Thousands stood aghast as Hattie TOOK
a bath in broad daylight in Central PARK
yesterday afternoon. 1t was her nrs'
tub" although her age Is said to oe
somewhere around thirty-fve.
And there was good reason for the
populace standing amazed, as the eie-
phant-for such was the nymph-spouted
water from her trunk like an angry
whale sprinkled many Of the spectators
and almost drenched BILL Snyder, the
head keeper of the menagerie, and his
assistants.
"Bllrs" hobby for years has been
tank I'm which his two pachyderms, HATTIE
and Jewel would be able to take daily
plunge during warm weather. Commas
sioner Slower has looked favorably on the
plan. but as subways are needed more
than bathtubs for elephants the PARK De-
partment has mot been able to get the
necessary appropriations. There are TWO
spacious outdoor tanks in the menagerie
PREMISES. where the hippos, Miss Murphy
and Caliph II. are kept during summer
weather These twin pools are ABOUT
twelve feet deep. The hippos nave no,
left their winter quarters in the non
house vet. so Snyder decided yesterday
TO give Hattie real plunge. Jewel mas
been too mean Of late to attempt IL
with her.
Hattie was shackled and led for'h al'er
entertaining the crowd with perform
ance OF her tricks. which is her sunday
afternoon programme. Snyder piloteu ner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
CROWDS CASPASHATTIEBATHES
And Well They Might-l's Elephants First in Thirty.
Five Years. and She Did Not Behave
Like Perfect Lady, Either.

through a dense crowd OF persons a, at
ages, and when he reached the him.
tanks urged the elephant to take n.
plunge. Hundreds of persons We're packas
around the outside.
bill" climbed along the edge Of on. a,
the tanks and led the elephant in. 81.
slid out into the pool as gracefully AZ
battleship into the East River. Thar.
can be no further comparison with bat.
tleship, however for once Hattie Learned
that she could suck up a large QUANTITY
OF water and expel II from her trunk M.
a gigantic siphon she proceeded to MAKE
things interesting.
She squirted a quantity OF water on
Snyder and on George Sichert and Rober,
Hurton, his assistants. The strong wind
carried a lot OF IL out through the gratn,
and sifted II around over high hats and
summary frocks.
While II took much coaxing 10 get Hat.
tie into the pool, it took more to get her
out. Her half hours swim was sufficien,
only TO whet her appetite for more |,
looked for a time as il block and tacks
would have to be put to use, but Snyder
finally pulled her out with his elephan,
hook.
No rundown was necessary after the
plunge, for the elephants skin, only re-
Gently treated to n coating Of lampblack
and neat's-foot oil. shed the water like
duck. Heretofore a hose has been used
I'm bathing Hattie. but from now on she
will have frequent dimensions In the tank
until the hippos make it impossible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
.FRENZIED LODGER SLASHES
THREE MEN: MAINS WOMAN
Angered by Order to Stop Sing
ing, He Battles Fiercely with
Razor-Victims in Hospital.

Three men and a woman. dodgers in a
rooming house at No. go Third avenue
were severely injured last night by
Charles Wolter. forty-fve years old, an
other lodger, who welded razor after
he had been ordered to stop his singing
and to leave the house by the owner.
Mrs Annie Meyers.
The three men are in q serious condi-
ton at Bellevue Hospital. The woman.
after having her wounds dressed. was
locked up in the East 22d street station
as a material witness. Wolter was he'd
on a charge of felonious assault.
The injured are:
Jerry" Roderick, thirty-niDe years old
mschinist and married: deep cuts on the
face. neck. arms and legs; condition seri-
Gus
Barney" McPhillips thirty-two years
old. laborer and married: decorations OF
the left hand. chin and left breast.
Edward Williams. ffty-two years old.
mechanic. decorations Of the left shout
der.
Florence Parker, twenty-five years old;
lacerat tons of the scalp. caused by being
struck on the head with a bottle.
When they heard the refusal to cease
singing the three men and the woman
started for VOTERS room. battle en-
sued. Wolter slashing right and left with
his razor. Roderick was the first to ialL
and then McPhflips and Williams sue
cumbed, after they had wrestled all over
the room with the frenzied Wolter The
woman was hit with the bottle as she
was retreating
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
HENRY p. FESSENDtN.

Henry p. Fessenden, grandson OF inc
late Levi Apgar. one time president Oh
the North River Bank, well known III
amateur shooting circles as referee d'ed
suddenly on Saturday after brief illness
He was forty-slx years old. Mr.. Fesseh-
den was the son OF the late Thomas ana
Marguerite Apgar Fessenden. sand had
lived at No. 100 West 18th street
Born I'm Manhattan. ne received pup
lie school education and entered COM
mercia life as a young man. retiring sew
eral years ago to manage the estate left
him by his grandfather. Mr.. Fessencen
was frequently called upon during the
shooting season to referee matches at
I,archmont and at Piping Rock. Long ISL
and He was president OF the Emerald
Gun club.
The funeral vii be held this morning AT
10 O'Clock at ST. stephens Church, West
Goth street. near Broadway. The burial
will be in Woodlawn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05

Of John r. Taylor, ir., his son. at No. 20
Madison avenue, tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock. Burial will be in Sleepy Hollow
Cemetery.
Mr.. Terry was born in Hartford, Conn.
the son OF Roderick Terry. He entered
business in Hartford In 1881, but In lsil
came to New York, taking a position as
clerk in the importing and banking house
Of T.. D. Morgan. Two years later young
Terry was made a member OF the frm
and in 1883, when Governor Morgan died.
became It's head. He had been leading
figure in the financial world for almost
sixty years. and was connected with
more than a score of corporations.
Mr.. Terry leaves two sons. lie was a
member OF the Union League Club. the
New England Society, the Society or
Colonial Wars. the Sons OF the American
Revolution. the American Geographical
Society and the Society OF Mayhower De-
scepdants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05

was in Phillips Academy. Andover, Mass
when the Civil War broke out bhh''''s
in the 18th Pennsylvania Volunteers a.
the age OF sixteen, he served throughout
the war
Mr.. Martin attended Princeton uniVer-
sity a year. and three years iater "as
graduated from Amherst and atter tna'
from the Columbia University La"
School. For fifteen years he practiseo law.
About twenty-five years ago he moved
TO Yonkers and engaged IN the realty
business. He became president Oh 'ne
American Real Estate Company, and heio
the position for fourteen years. farh
I'M. the finest residence section in fon-
kers, was the companys first holding
Mr.. Martin was a member and one OF
the founders OF the Pennsylvania German
Society Of New York and MEMBER vi
the PENNSYLVANIA Society. the North size
BOARD OF Trade. of The Bronx; the Camp
fire Club. the Hardware Club. Alpha Dei.a
Phi fraternity. the Alpha Delta Phl Ciuo'
of New York: the Amherst College AS
ISOLATION, of New York. and the ne"
York Association OF Alumni and students
of Phillips Academy. He was me'npe'
and former president Of the Dunwoou'e
Country Club and the Park Hill Country
Club. in Yonkers. member OF the fon-
kers Chamber of Commerce and FORMER
president Of the Yonkers Board OF TRACE.
On June 2. 1851. Mr.. Martin married MISS
Caroline A. Varick. OF Jersey CITY, "ho'
with two daughters and seven sisters sur
wives him. lie was a brother Of the late
captain John c. Martin, whose will is now
being contested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
DEATH TAKES TOLL
OF BOATING PARTIES
Two Women Among the Victims
of Accidents of Sunday
on the Water.

Cincinnati, Nav 1.-Two women and
man were drowned in the Ohio River here
to-day, and the fourth occupant Of the
skiff in which they were rowing had a
narrow escape. The dead are Mrs. Addis
Hertzman, Mrs Lillian Hysell and Thorn
as Sullivan. George Fenton was rescued.
All are from Newport, KY
The party had attempted TO get out Of
the way OF a passing excursion steamer,
and rowed close to feet OF coal barges
The waves from the steamer upset their
skff. and all were drawn underneath the
barges and drowned, except Fenton. who
chung 10 the side of one Of them.
Reading, Penn. May 1.-Two men were
drowned when a rowboat containing three
fishermen swept over a dam in the
Schuylkill River. near Klapperthal to-
day.
The dead are Matthew Paving and
Anthony Lemmer. Harry Luebka saved
himself by clinging TO the limb Of a tree
until rescued by other fishermen.
Waterloo. y. Y. May 4.-George Ogden.
a hotel man of this village. was drowned
this afternoon, while trying to push
motor boat away from a landing. Three
other members of the party were thrown
into the water, but were able TO reach
shore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
NEW AUTO LAW ENDORSED
Step in Right Direction, cou-
dert and Cornell Say.

Frederic r. Coudert president of the
National Highways Protective Society. in
a statement yesterday said the amend
ments TO the present automobile law were
a step in the right direction, although he
was OF the opinion new highway law
would have to be enacted In the near
future
Colonel Cornell, secretary OF the So
ciety, declared the law would have n
tendency to curb reckless driving on ac-
count of the Secretary Of State having
power TO revoke licenses OF operators. as
all operators OF cars must take out
license.
The licensing Of a motorcycle, he said.
as we'll as the operator thereof, will have
a tendency TO reduce accidents caused by
them, which of late have been greatly on
the increase The amendments also pro-
vide that in case OF an accident which
causes the death of the victim the Ii
cense shall at once pc suspended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
LlEsLER's PLANS ANNOUNCED.

1iebler & Co. have not renewed their
lease of the Century Theatre for the
next season, during which they announce
that they will confine their activities "a
THE Garden of Allah. Joseph and His
Brethren" "Disraeli" and Widow by
Proxy" Each one OF these plays has
proved source of profit
The only other attractions under the
MANAGEMENT Of Liebler & co. next fall
will be cyril Maude, the English actor
and an Irish comedy. General John ke-
gan" which has had pronounced sue
cess in London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
LINCOLN RELATIVE DEAD
Robert Mitchell Berry Passes
Away at Ninety five.
fBy Telegraph to The Tribune.


Williamsburg. Mo, May 4.-Captain
Robert Mitchell Berry. relative OF Abra-
ham Lincoln and one OF Missouri's Oldest
citizens died at his home here last night
He was ninety-fve years old. He was
born in Washington County. KY. but
had lived in this county since 1873.
Nancy Hanks Abraham I.incoln's
mother. was reared In the home OF Robert
Mitchell Berry's father. Richard Berry.
her knsman. who signed the bond given
by Thomas Lincoln at the time OF the
latter's marriage to Nancy Hanks In 1906.
the bond being required by kentucky's
laws at that time.
Captain Berry possessed copy OF this
bond. He was with Doniphan's expedi-
ton in the Mexican War. and was a
captain and major in the Civil War. He
was an intimate friend OF Speaker Champ
Clark. He was one of Missourl's oldest
Freemasons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
CHAMPION FOR FRIEDMAN
Assistant Health officer of Mil
waukee Praises Cure"
nv Telegraph 70 The Tribune.

ny Tclegrsph 10 Inc tribune.
Milwaukee. MAY 4.-DenouncnC the
critics of DIR. Friedrich r friedman and
prsising the turtle germ serum. Wells
Kellogg, Assistant Health Commissioners
Of Milwaukee has made his report OF two
months investigation Of the Friedman
cure" lie urges the establishment OF
Friedman institute I'm Milwaukee.
1--WE in Milwaukee can have the remedy
within two or three weeks II we choose"
said Dir. Kellogg THE first institute
planned is to cost $4,000. In case we
take one third of the stock the promise
has been made 10 me that the other two
thirds will he taken by New York man.
plead with you not TO allow this pitiable
drama which was enacted on the streets
OF New York on March , to he repeated"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
BIBLE ATTRACTS SAILORS
5000 Tars in Glasses of American
Seamen's Society Last Year.

Six thousand sailors attended the Bible
classes of the American Seamen's Society
last year. according to a report which
will be made at the annual meeting to-
day. During the year sixty-five thousand
men were entertained and cared for. OF
these. three thousand had been ship
wrecked or were destitute and sick.
A friend Of the society had offered $25. 900
TO the income fund II $4,000 additional be
raised.
In the University Place Presbyterian
Church yesterday the Rev. DIR. George
Alexander preached the annual sermon
saving the spiritual life was emphasized
by the samen to a far greater extent
than the pablo imagined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
PROF. HALLOCK STRICKEN
N. Y. Y. @. Measurer Has Slight
Stroke of Apoplexy.

Bristol. r. l.. May 4.-Professor Will
lam Hallock. OF Columbia University. Of
fetal mcasurer Of the New York Yacht
Club. was taken suddenly III while meas
uring yacht at the Herreshoff yards here
to-day, and was removed TO hotel I'M
conscious.
The attending physicians said that Pro-
fessor Hallock had suffered slight stroke
Of apoplexy. but would probably recover.
He rcgained consciousness tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05

New Haven. May Publications are
that Yale seniors in adopting knlcker-
bockers As their official spring term cos
tune have set a fashion that VIII not
only he eagerly accepted as Yale riS
from wear TO year. but will spread to
other universities. Inquiries into the &C.
tail of the outfit have been received from
Harvard and Princeton. and the trouSer'he
may be adopted by seniors at those insu-
tutions. At any rate. the same tallor VINO
was engaged by Yale. Is TO provide us
revolutionary outfit will be sent TO Prince
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
YALE "KNICKERS" MAKE HIT
Harvard and Princeton Beau Brummes Ask Details and
Official Tailor Prepares to Garry New Gospel OF
Fashion to Benghted Universities.

ton and Harvard TO explain the grace ana
dignity Of the toSgery To seniors thcre'
The leaders in the movement were Cole
Porter Of indianapolis. leader of the Glee
club: pick" Robbins business manager
of The Yale Daily News and John war
wick Clark. Of Flushing. y. Y. ono OF the
arbiters of fashion in the class Robbins
has been accused Of organizing the move
ment to get tailoring advertisements Tor
his newspaper. but he denies the accusa-
ton. The three seniors named are the
officers of the recently organized 'Knick-
erbocker Club"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
AlONZO M. ZABRISklE.
Try Telegraph to The Tribune.I

fBy Telegraph TO The Tribune
Greenwich. Conn. May 4.-Alonzo NJ.
Zabriskie. forty-hve. a retired capitalist
died suddenly at o'clock Saturday
morning Of angina pectoris at his coun-
try home. Alta Crest. Greenwich. tho
a wife, one son and brother In Aurora,
y. Y. where he was born. Alta Crest
has long been known as hard luck
hill" Many prominent citizens died there
and fires have been frequent II adjoins
the Greenwich Country Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
HOST WILL HONOR HARsUReEa

The final arrangements for the puoN
dinner which the friends OF Sheriff Ha''
burger are to give In his honor at the
Waldorf-Astoria on Wednesday have oeea
made. There Will be seven hunuIe
guests, and the speakers VIII pc Usu. ,s'
Gordon Battle. who will act as toastma.
ter: Justice Mitchell l.. Erlanger, Juus,
Warren w. Foster. Corporation Couns,,
Archibald r. Watson. Congressman hy.,
W. Goldfogle and, Of course, Sherin No.
burger himself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
EDWIN X. MARTIN.

Edwin X. Martin, sixty-nine years old,
a retired real estate operator. lawyer ana
former president OF the American Real
Estate Company. died from arterio-
sclerosis yesterday at overciffe his home
I'm Alta avenue, Park Hill. ionkers MI.
Martin had long been in poor health. ana
had been confined TO his bed since MS
return from Florida. two months ago.
He Vas horn at Millasville, PnAn., and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05
JOHN TAYLOR TERRY.

John TAYLOR Terry. tho oldest member
OF tho Chamber Of Commerce. with which
he had been actively connected since
1865, died at midnight on Saturday I'm this
city He was in his nnety-frst yesr.
The funeral will take place at the home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-05

at Lakewood. y. Y. where Mr.. Sorg was
active politically.
The funeral will he hold tomorrow and
the burial will he In the family plot at
Middlctown. ohio.