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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06
BELIEVE PANTHER SAFE
Navy Yard Officials Discredit
Rumors of Mishap to Shin

Officials at the New York Navy Yara
said last night they had heard nothiny
to cause them to lend credence IN .,
| mors in circulation for the last fun
days that the navy repair ship Panthe,
which left the yard on Friday after.
noon, bound for Guantanamo, Cuba
had sunk off the Atlantic Coast with
all hands. 1t was said the naval wire.
less operators had been unable to %,
into communication with the Panther
but this fact I'm itself was in no sense
alarming. An hour after the craft left
the yard, two days ago. the naval
| wireless operator received a message
This was the last heard from her.
The wireless operator at Sea Gate
last night said he had heard nothing
from the Panther. He said his equip
ment enabled him to pick UP messages
as far away as Cape Hatteras and
that it was improbable that the
Panther, provided as she was with
powerful wireless, should have gone
down before she could have sent dis.
tress call.
The Panther has been in the service
for several years, and Is third rate
cruiser which had been used for dis
patch purposes and as a repair boat.
She was manned by about forty men
The officials at the navy yard said the
absence Of any message from the Pan
Their was by no means unusual under
the circumstances. The persistence Of
the rumors of disaster would result In
an Immediate investigation. they said.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06
AUTO BANDITS CAPTURED
Chicago Police Get Four, but
One Escapes Aimed Bullets.

Chicago, Jan. 5.-Detectives searching
for automobile bandits. who have been
active Of late, captured to-day three men
from Detroit, whom they accuse of being
members of the gang. A fourth man,
also from Detroit oyerpowered the de-
tective and escaped
The men under arrest are Albert
Charest. also known as Duboic; James
Mitchell. a chauffeur, and Charles Nc
Neff. The man who escaped is Hubert
Cattlitt. Reviewers, blackjacks, skeleton
lAys, knives, two screwdrivers and two
hundred cartridges we're found on Charcst
and Cattlitt. The police shot at Cattlit,
as he fed, ana he is believed to have been
wounded.
Charest and Mitchell were taken to the
bedside Of Charles Shcken, a policeman
and he positively identified them as tive
OF the men In the car who struck and
shot him when he tried to arrest them
Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06
FIREMEN SAVE THREE
Thousands Witness Daring Res
cue in Newark's Busiest Street,

Louis Francis. slxty-one years old,
bank messenger, his wife Mary, and their
hve-year-old niece Elizabeth Jackson
were rescued from the Francis apartment
on the fourth floor of an office building
at No 40 Broad street, Newark early
yesterday morning.
Discovering that the house was afire
and that the stairs were already choked
with smoke, Mrs. Francis seized the child,
ran to a front window which her hus-
band threw open. and shouted for help.
She held the girl on, over the windowsin
and leaned far out herself to escape the
smoke which was soon pouring out over
her head In volumes.
When Engine Company arrived Fire
men O'Neil. Haggerty and Burroughs
dashed up the burning stairway into the
Francis apartment. but were unable TO
return. as the flames shot up the stairs
behind them. a ladder was got up
quickly and the child, and then the
woman, and finally the old man were
passed out and brought safely TO the
ground. The rescue was witnessed by
thousands OF people. the building being In
the busiest part of Newark, opposite the
postoffice. The interior OF the building
was badly damaged.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06
| LARGE HAUL IN FINE LOW TIDE
Beachcombers Fight for Gems Found at Rockaway-Rlo
Over Jewelled Garter Ends in Its Presentation
to Comely Young Woman.

and the initial "B" engraved on the In
side of IT. Also a set Of false teeth.
The tide was extremely low, and IN tne
combers' favor For some reason the
searchers did not scatter much, ana as
result there was some lively scraps
whenever one would come across some
article Of value.
The womans garter probably caused
more trouble than any other find. sew
eral of the beachcombers came across
this article almost simultaneously.
1T is mine" shouted one OF them as ne
started to pick 1t up
at belongs to me as much as you, re-
torted another.
why. 1 spotted this garter as soon as
any OF YOU" replied n third.
And so it went For nearly fifteen MIN
utes they all tried TO claim II. Finally
one Of the onlookers. n very pretty maid
en-, about nineteen years old, who seemed
much interested In the squabble, went
down to the beach 10 investigate the
trouble. The trouble was quickly settled
by the men unanimously agreeing TO give
the garter to her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06
MEX|CANS UNEASY
OVER ATTITUDE Of j. S.
Expect Early Developments in
Relations Between the
Two Countries.
APPEAL TO AMBASSADOR
Mr.. Wilson Non Communicative
and Senate Calls on Sub
Secretary of Relations
for Information.

Mexico City. Jan. b.-Anticipating early
developments in the relations between the
United States and Mexico, the keenest In
terest was shown by MeXicans in the re-
turn here to-day OF the American Ambas-
sador. Henry Lane Wilson. The ambas-
sador was besieged by reporters al Vera
cruz and on his arrival at the capital, but
he was uncommuuicative.
The more sensational newspapers print
strong criticisms Of the adminstra ton.
charging incompetence. One paper pub
lished an extra late last night with a big
caption reading: "Only the Resignation
Of the President Can Save Us the article
setting forth that this demand Is con-
tanned I'm n note which Ambassador Will
son will soon deliver.
The ministers continue 20 assert that
the relations between the United States
and Mexico are friendly hu, the uneasi-
ness Of the public Is reflected by the
Senate. which at n secret session inter
pellated the Sub-Secretary OF Relations
for n statement az 70 the exact relations
between the two countries. The Sub
Secretary has asked for time 10 prepare
AH' FNA'N'hAs ApA hbs'il' BphtNtls HS
saws. there IL no reason.
The request OF the Executive that the
"a. 900. 900 pesos bond ISSUE recently au-
thoriZed by Congress be increased 20
90, 900. 900 pesos has not yet been grant
ed. The chamber. however. has author
lied the Executive 30 use 1000 900 pesos
10 pay the interest on the state bonds
and thus maintain the credit. since GER
tain states are unable TO pay.
The government has issued n denial
that Francisco Carbajal, president OF the
Supreme Court. has been appointed 10
succeed Manuel Calero as ambassador 70
the United States. II Is generally be-
lieyed. however. that he will be named
The strike situation shows no improve
ment but there is n hopeful sign In the
fact that committee Of strikers is COM
ing here to confer with the railways man.
agement
Or. Francisco Vasquez Gomez. ex-Mln-
ister OF Education. was arrested to-day
on a court order and Is now held incom-
municado. The government is reticent as
to the character OF the Information lead
ing TO the arrest.
Dr. Francisco Nasqucz Gomez was head
OF the Mexican rebel agency at Wash
ington during the Madero revolution. He
was n member Of De Ia Barra's Cabinet
and he was wanted by the revolutionists
as Vice-President. But he broke with the
Madero family, was defeated in the con-
vention and retired to private life
I'll Paeo, Jan. 5.-Representatives at
Washington Of two Mexican mining COM
panies to-day telegraphed the mine man.
ayers TO send out AT once all American
women and children. The cause OF the
apprehension Is not known. All smelters
except that at Chihuahua may close
within a week. This would throw thou
sands OF men out OF work and create a
condition believed more critical than
either strikes or revolts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06
MACvEAGH TAFT'S GUEST
Returns to Washington with
President in Private Car.

President Taft left the city yesterday
morning at II :oS o'clock from the Penn
sylvania station for Washington. Frank
lin MacVeagh. Secretary Of the Treasury,
accompanied him as his guest
After an early breakfast at his BROTH
er's house, In West 4sth street. Mr.. Taft
rode to the station in an open automobile.
He had asked to have an open car be-
cause he wanted the fresh air in his face,
he said. Major T. l.. Rhoads, his mill
tary aid. and James r. Sheffield. per-
sonal friend, accompanied him. On en-
tering the station he waved farewell TO
the bicycle squad Of Secret Service men
who had been following him, shouting
"Goodby. boys I'll see you in Danbury
on the 18TH" Charles d. Hilles and Sec
rotary Macveagh Joined him at the sta
ton.
William Barnes, jr.. Republican state
chairman. said yesterday that he had not
talked with the President on this last
visit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06
.C0IFFURE MYSTERY SOLVED
Eastern Tendency Traced to
Ball De Fouuuieres Described.

The mystery OF the origin OF the East
ern tendency In the coiffures and adorn-
ments OF those who frequent the opera
this season has been elucidated. In In
PRODUCING NJ. Andre de Fouquieres for the
Thursday at Maxine Elliott's Theatre last
night Miss Catherine d. Groth explained
that the Oriental idea originated at the
Persian ball which NJ. do Fouq uiAres de-
scribed.
NJ. de Fouquieress pictures. reproduced
on tho screen In their original oolors, arc
ravIshing enough to mako the explanation
moro than plausible. II was announced
that his description OF them last night
would be in English for the benefit OF
the popular audience present. but he
remarked in a brief English preface that
he would prefer not TO run such a race"
When asked the reason OF his hesitation
later, he replied:
"You Americans are good fellows. You
would not laugh at my mistakes. non.
But like not to spoil the beauty OF the
French
Intermingled with pictures Of roses and
Eastern scenes were lifelike photographs
Of the Contesse do Montebello, who gave
her name to the champagne; the Contesse
de Chandon. for whom another brand was
named NJ. do Menier. the chocolate manu-
facturer; the Marquis dc valeri. whose
favorite pastime 10 the ''ons-step." Miss
Elsie de Wolfe and Miss Anne Morgan.
VI. de Fouquieres will lecture for charity
at the Waldorf tonight on Turkey. Syria
and Palestine. and will repeat the same
talk at Maxine Elliotts Theatre to-mor-
row afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06
CATCHES FIRE FROM TREE
Lad Is Burned Seriously in Parents
Brief Absence.

Thomas Sennell. four years old, son OF
Edward sennell. OF No. sI Elsmere Place.
The Bronx, was burned last night while
playing about a lighted Christmas tree In
his home. His parents had left the room
but hurried back when they heard the
crackle Of flames and the screams OF the
boy.
Mr.. Sennell found Thomas under the
blazing tree Picking up tho boy. he ran
10 the home of his fsther-in-law, Police
Lieutenant William Eagan. at No. 80
Elsrnere Place. Eagan srnothered the
child's flaming clothing. aud called Dr.
Aheern from the Fordham Hospital. who
dressed several severe burns about the
boys head and arms Thomas will re-
cover. The blaze, which was confined 70
the parlor of the scnnell fiat. was soon
extinguiehed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06
CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S BENEFIT

A theatrical benefit for tie Association
for the Aid OF Crippled Children. at No. s
Livingston Place, will be given at Wal
lacks Theatre on Friday afternoon, jan
uary II. The programme will be arranged
to appeal particularly to children. and
will contain trained animals. magic acts
and moving pictures. The affair will De
under the patronage of Mrs. Charles do
Rham. Mrs. George Bliss Mrs. Julia L.
Delafeld. Mrs. Charles L. Tiffany, Mrs.
Walter b. James. Mrs. II. D. Auchinclcss,
Mrs. Robert Bacon, Mrs. John Harsen
Rhoades. Mrs. Ernest Lorillard and Mrs.
II. /. Riker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06

The high northwest wind Of the last
few days made the tide so low yesterday
that four or five hundred beachcomoers
turned out along the city beaches to Try
their luck While several thousand per-
sons were watching them from the Board
walk from Rockaway Park to Arverne
tho combers fought for various articles
that they picked up along the ocean front
At shutdown 1t was found that the
combers had very profitable afternoon
The articles picked up by the lucky ones
included three gold watches, fifty brace
let's, any number Of baby rings. sisnet
rings, three sets OF diamond earrings,
set with pearls and a ruby ring surround
ed by fifteen diamonds Andrew Burr
living at Remsen avenue, Seaside. was
the finder Of the last named articei.
Not content with jewelry. tho comoers
reaped harvest in coins OF denomina-
tions from one cent TO 90 cents. Inc
findings also included womans hght
blue garter with a gold buckle attached
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06
BODY FOUND IN THE STREET
Dead Man from New York,
Baltimore Police Believe.
Ky Telegreph to ma Trihuns


Baltimore, Jan. 5.-Face downward on
the pavement at Monument and Ensor
streets. the body OF a well dressed man
was found early this morning. a general
appearance OF responsibility and the
names Of several cities found about the
clothing caused the police TO believe
that the dead man was commercial
traveller from New York or represented
. New York business house.
On an inside pocket OF the coat was
found the name Of the tailor. IS. Mueller,
No. Hl6 Lexington avenue, New York"
9n SINAI small matchbox was engraved, "B.
Penn"
A description of the body follows: Age.
about twenty-five or thirty years; height,
S feet inches; weight, l50 pounds,
smooth face, light brown hair. dark suit
red ard dark red striped four-in-hand
tie; light colorsd soft hat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06
PICTURED LIFE IN BALkANs.

Constantinople and the crisis In the
Balkans were the subjects Of an Illus
trated lecture by Leon Dominican. of Con-
stantinople. before the French Alliance Of
New York last night at the MacDowell
Club, No. los West 55th street. The re-
alistIc pictures OF life In Constantinople
and the Balkans interested the audience.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06
NEW HEROES BRIGHTEN
HONOR ROLLS OF NAVY
Officers Singled Out by Admiral
Switzerland for Bravery
in Nicaragua.
CHEERED AS THEY FOUGHT
American Jackies Went Wild
with Zeal as They Took Coy
otepe Hill, Which Always
Had Resisted Capture.
Iron The Tribune Bureau. ]

Washington, Jan. Accommodation or
several naval officers for heroic service
and details OF the engagements between
the American marines and bluejackets
and the rebels during the recent revolu-
ton I'm Nicaragua are contained In
report TO the Navy Department, by Rear
Admiral William III. Switzerland. who
was in command Of the naval forces.
Admiral Switzerland calls particular at
tention to the excellent conduct OF Lieu
tenant Commander G.. w. Steele, Eeu-
tenant Commander S. ]. NJ. Major. f1rst
Lieutenant Z. H. Conger and Past AS
sistant Paymaster r. w. Schumann.
OF the service Of Lieutenant Commander
Steele in command Of the California, Ad-
miral Switzerland says:
The Californias bluejackets were pres
ent at every important event which TOOK
place during the short Nicaraguan incl.
dent-at the passage through Masaya, az
Granada. at Chicagalpa, at the stormlhs
Cf the Coyotepe Hill. on the summit OF
which California bluejacket first planted
the American flag, and at Leon: FROM
personal observation | am cognizant OF
the excellent manner in which Lieuten-
ant Commander g. ". Steele. Y. >. ~,
organized and managed the California 3
battalion, and 1 am very much pleased
with his conduct during the entire Mica
raguan Incident.
[ also invite the departments attention
To the commentator or Past Asslstant
Paymaster X. w. Schumann. l. 5. n.
His duty was not only we'll done, but
was performed In such manner az, In
the highest degree possible and with an
utter disregard of personal comfort, to
keep the enlisted force supplied with food
under the most trying circumstances.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06
Had Never Been Captured.

This capture established a precedent in
Nicaragua's battles. During every one OF
the last twenty-three rebelllons the Coy
Otepe has been defended by one side or
the other, and II has never before been
taken, the defences being abandoned at
tho cessation Of hostilites. Considering
the magnificent natural defences OF this
place, II was fortunate that our losses
were not far greater, and II will be ad-
mitted that Second Lieutenant Martin,
OF Company c, and the men with him. by
drawing the fire Of the rebels from the
troops advancing UP the bare part OF the
slope, saved many OF the latter from de-
Strlctlon.
Had the defenders properly prepared
their defences IL would have been neces-
sary 10 lay siege to the place. as IT would
have been folly 10 attempt to storm It.
Had our attack from this side been an
ticipated by the rebels tho story might
still have been different. because on the
other side Of the crest. facing our posi-
guns in emplacements. which would have
worked havoc among US could the rebels
have got them into position.
Just how many rebels were In the POSI-
ton when our attack began ! do not
know. but we buried forty, found eigh-
teen wounded, took fourteen prisoners
and | saw from thirty to fifty running
away toward Masaya.
Commander Steele concludes his report
by commencing Ensign r. q. Marsh. who
was with him constantly during the Mic
araguan expedition; Passed Assistant
Paymaster Schumann. who lived in a
boxcar for weeks" and handled stores
"and at the investment OF Leon took n
rife and accompanied the troops into tho
city. where he was under fire." and j.
Rahlin. chief compulsory steward of the
Denver for faithtal service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06
Skill in Working Railroad.

Lieutenant Commander Major Is COM
mended for the able manner In which he
managed the operation OF the railroad
between Corinto and Manasua. Admiral
Switzerland makes the following com
ment:
The CELEBRITY Of movement OF our forces
and the rapidly OF communication, "nlch
were most essential TO eventual success;
with "A minimum loss OF Ilo uep ~" ~, !.
principally on the management OF tnls
railroad. and / selected this oiiicer ior
such duty as one who WAS likely 10
succeed. ~ .,,i.,,.
lieutenant Commander Major. working
day and night, frequently WITHOUT MS
regular food and sleep. met ali possiuIe
requirements and on account or the Sreat
ability displayed I'm such an unusuai TASK
for a naval officer and the complete sue.
cess attained, he, IN my op.ii.pn ra,,9
deserves the commentator oi INC Na'y
I have also 20 request that the depart
ment express It's satisfaction with tne
railroad work done By First lieutenent -.
IL Conger United States Marine Corps,
whose practical knowledge OF Locomotive
engineering zeal and ability contributed
20 greatly TO the successful operation Oh
the railroad and the transportation or our
bluejacket and marine ORGANIZATIONS
4 vivid description OF the storming or
Coyotepe Hill, which was taken ny the
American forces under a deadly fire from
the rebels, is given BY Lieutenant Com
mander Steele, commanding the Califor-
MAS battalion. Attention 10 called TO the
fact that during twenty-three Nicaraguan
revolutions Coyotcpe Hill has been de-
Tended by one side or the other. but that
the American naval force was the first
ever to capture the defences. The report
says:
The firing line began the advance (by
rIshes) at $50 "a. III. on october :, ana
the reserves followed In similar manner
in two lines about 400 yards In the rear.
until the steep slope was reached "neh
thev advanced to the hring line. The
rebels delivered a spirited fire In our d.
rection, using rifles, "A Colt automatic ana
a one-pounder with effect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-01-06

and Mrs. Raetze before her marriage
was Miss Gertrude Coles, daughter OF
Edward owens Coles. OF No. I3 west
18th street, and granddaughter OF
Lewis b. Brown, the founder oil the
town OF Elberon. n. j. The couple
had been married about seven years.
They took the house in olst street
last summer, but, owing to their plans
for its remodelling, spent the autumn
in Europe. The house had been COM
pleted and they returned to New YORK
two weeks ago.
Nurses Calm Children.
The two children were taken soon
after the fire had been extinguished to
the home Of Mrs. S. o. Edmunds, Oh
No. 50 East 18th street, sister OF Mrs.
Raetze. Chief Dougherty, after the re-
moval of the bodies from the house
went through II, and found several dia-
mond rings, a gold mesh bag and
rope of pearls, valued at about S2,oVo'
Valuable tapestries and bric-a-brac
which the Raetzes brought from Eu-
rope were in the house. and other furn-
ishings, valued at about S4O,Voo, were
DESTROYED. The damage to the house Is
IN the vicinity Of $4,000. and the
homes OF DR.. Murtland and Charles
Morgan. a Wall Street broker. were
badly damaged by smoke and water
About an hour after the discovery OF
the fire when II was at its height the
roof caved in, releasing a great volume
of lame, which leaped skyward ana
threw into a panic 500 children in st.
Joseph's Industrial Home, across the
street. Nurses quickly organized them
in fire drill order. but it was not found
necessary TO take them out OF the
building.
Maid Tells Of Rescue.
Katherine King, the maid in DR..
Murtland's home, who risked her own
life in saving Miss Gould and the BABY,
told the following story:
The first knew of the fire was
when 1 heard cries of help. 1 ran to
a back window and saw a young
woman with bundle in her arms max
ing frantic efforts TO climb over the
picket fence which separated her from
the window in which 1 was standing.
] called Miss Murtland and asked her
TO help make the rescue.
"I told Miss Murtland to hold my
feet and leaned out Of the window. The
young woman on the extension tried
TO hand the baby over the fence 10 me.
/ screamed to her not TO do that be-
cause If she slipped she would fall on
the pickets below. While Miss Murt-
land held me by the feet | leaned out
in a horizontal position until | could
reach the baby. | handed il inside and
then got hold OF Miss Gould's hands
and held them until she could lean over
far enough TO grasp the window sill
and be pulled in to safety.
Annie Cotter, a waitress in the
Raetze home, was trapped by the
flames, but escaped by following Pro-
fcssor Barnell as he carried Griswald
out to the street.
The bodies Of Mr.. and Mrs. Raetze,
which had been taken TO the East SSth
street police station, were claimed
about IL o'clock last night. when Lewis
Brown, cousin of Mrs. Raetze, ap-
peared with a permit and had them
turned over to Mason II. Partridge, the
sexton Of Grace Church, who has an
undertaking establishment at No. 164
East Odd street. At the Hotel Savoy.
where Professor Baunell was stopping
it was said at midnight he had not been
seen since Immediately after the fire.