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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
CHARLEMAGNE TOWER
SUED BY SONS WIFE
Continued from first page.

tecusly." She reviewed the whole mat
ter with the former Ambassador. She
charged that the elder Mr.. Tower 'en
deavored TO persuade her to sign some
paper, the nature of which | cannot at
this moment fully recall, but | think II
was &c state that there had never been
any engagement or marriage.
My husband has spent the entire
tutors, unmolested by me. ] have kept
my faith with him TO the utmost. I am
Informed that he successfully passed a
special examination and has been
granted degree Of bachelor OF arts
from the academic department Of Yale.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
Mexican Government Confirms
Loss of important City and
DepIores Moral Effect.
RUSH TROOPS FROM CAPITAL
Every Effort To Be Made to Re-
capture the Fallen Strong
hold-Its Commander To
Be Court Martialled.
fBy Gable to The Tribune. ]

Mexico City Oct s.-The capture OF
Torreon by the Constituencies is Of
fcially admitted by Senior Cara Aldape,
Minister OF the Interior. bur 1t is he
lieved that General Munguia, .he federal
commander there. saved his cannon. am
munition. money for payment Of the
troops and supplies.
II is understood that an exchange OF
shots took place between the rebels and
the retiring federals. but there was no
serious engagement.
The government hears that many OF the
federal soldiers deserted at Torreon. and
that this was the reason Munguia was
forced to evacuate the city. II is re-
ported that the Americans in Torreon
left with Munguia.
Minister Aldape declares that Generals
Munguia, Ignacio Bravo and Escudero
will be court martialed for permitting
Torreon to fall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
SENTIMENT IN SPAIN
AGAINST FRENCH ALLIANCE
REPUBLICS Strength in Europe
Declining, Says One Critic
Sarapossa Outspoken.
rRv Cable 10 The Tribune. ]

Madrid. oct. 9.-President and Nine
poincare, accompanied by KING Al"
fonso. Queen Victoria, the Queen Noun
or the premiers of France and SPAN
and a large suite. left to-day In . spe-
o,oI train for Cartagena. where queen
victoria will dedicate the new warship
Eepaua. The King and President Pom
cara will then review the Spanish heet'
While the recent snti-French sehu-
mont has subsidized somewhat sensa-
,,on was caused to-day by an article
signed by Senior Mella, prominent
noIitician. stating that Frances
strength in Europe is declining ana that
m alliance with her would place Spain
in the same position as Poland with
regard TO Russia.
II Is said that the Franco-S spanish
treaty will be concluded at CartaSena'
General Lyautey left to-day for Mo-
rocco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
BIG LINERS FOR BOSTON
British and German Companies
Guaranteed Bookings.

Hamburg, Oct 9.-Three ocean steam
ship companies, the Hamburg American.
the Cunard and the White Star, have
entered into a contract with the Boston
Harbor authorities, according to the
terms OF which Boston will build a dry
dock to accommodate the biggest steam
ers. in return for which the three com
panies have guaranteed to arrange for a
minimum number of bookings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
THIEVES GET REREOOS
Fine Example of 18th Century
Art Stolen in Brussels.

Brussels. Oct. "a reredos work Of the
fifteenth century by Borremans. consid-
cred by critics one of the finest examples
of primitive art In existence and of great
value. was stolen last night from the
Church OF Notre Dame, of Lombeek, an
outlying district of Brussels.
The thieves entered by means OF false
KEYS and made their escape without
Leaving anv trace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
MEXICAN REFUGEES
ORDERED DEP0RTED
Thousands Who Fled to United
States from Piedras Negras
Will Be Sent Back.
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington, oct s.-Between 5000 and
n ooo MEXICAN refugees who fed across
the international boundary line from
Piedras Negras to Eagle Pass. Tex. were
ordered deported to-day by the commits
sioner General OF immigration as the re-
suit OF Yesterdays conference OF the Pres
ident. the Secretary OF war ana INC &C.
rotary Of Labor
Coincident with the issuance OF the or
der a report was received by the Depart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
KAISER TO VISIT KAISER
German Emperor to Go Next
Month to Vienna.

Berlin. oct. 9.-The supposed GOODNESS
which had arisen in the relations be-
tween Germany and Austria, owing 20
Germany's support Of anti-Austrian poll
cies during the Balkan war, has evidently
been overcome, for 1t was announced to-
day tnat Emperor William, after a hunt
Ing trip at the end of the month on the
bohemian estates of the Archduke Fran
els Ferdinand, will pay visit to the En-
peror Francis Joseph at Vienna.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10

Paris, Oct. 9.-The Madrid corre-
snondent Of La Liberte" states that
Barcelona Carlists demonstrated this
morning against the Franco-Spanish
rapproachement. The police inter-
vened. Placards have been posted at
saragossa denouncing the proposed
treaty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
CHINESE IN N. Y. CELEBRATE.

Eighty Young Chinese men and women
will meet at the Cosmopolitan Cluo mousse
facing the Columbia campus this evening.
10 celebrate the second anniversary OF
the Chinese revolution. which began on
October II, 1911. and brought about the
q bdication OF the Manchu emperor IN six
months. The students will also hail with
rejoicing the election of Yuan snih-Ka
ne President of the Chinese republic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10

New Haven. Oct. 9.-The suit OF Mrs
Charlemagne Tower. jr.." against the for
mer Ambassador to Russia caused no sur
prise here II has been threatened by the
young woman. who is the daughter OF
Mrs George Burdick. formerly Of No. 20
Wnalley avenue for several months.
Albert Barclay, who has been counsel
for the Towers. said tonight that 1t was
denied that there was any marriage.
Young Tower graduated from Yale in
June. and has since disappeared.
When Miss Burdick announced last WIN
ter that she had been married to Tower
he denied II. and convinced the Yale fac
ulty OF his statement Otherwise he would
have been dropped from his class. &C
cordlng TO the faculty, for contracting
marriage that brought undesirable noto-
riety upon the university. Al that time
talk of a suit against the young man S
father was rife Young Tower was not
seen WITH Miss Burdick after she alleged
that they had been married Miss Bur
dick was popular with undergraduate
members OF the university.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
WIG KONG OPIUM MONOPOLY.

Aong, Oct 9.-The british govern
|ss mas decided 10 establish an opium
+, piy In Hong Kong at the expira-
|ss.n the present agreement, and IT is
f. ~ mat with the control OF the traf-
H. me hands Of the government it's
"a. suppression viii be easier. The
b. n appliances OF the farmers are
"aken over in entirety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10

From The Tribune Bureau
Washington. oct. 9-President Wilson
,,,, message of congratulation yester-
i,v 10 President Yuan Shih-kai Of China
mon his accession 10 Office. President
Yan. whose Inauguration takes place to-
-orrow. was elected last Monday by the
Parliament. The state Department has
,ot been informed OF this event as yet.
n his message President Wilson con-
ratuates the people OF China upon the
election Of Yuan as President. The com
,lste message is as follows:
On this suspicious occasion Of your ex-
,sgsncv's Inauguration as chief magis-
.-s,s Of the Chinese Republic l offer you
1csllency my congratulations on the
,--s, and confidence reposed In YOU by
tie National Assembly, and felicitate the
Assembly and the Chinese people on the
nlsc,on for that high and honorable
ice Of a gentleman so eminently quail
I'd as yourself. 1t is my hope and ex-
w;aton that, guided by the principles
tight and justice and the high ideals
T. republican government. your excel
nys administration will be so con-
Aced as TO assure the advancement OF
Ctlna and conduce to the peace. happi-
,ss and prosperity Of her people. II
vi be my pleasure to cooperate with
Ng IN preserving and still more firmly
unsnting the friendly and cordial rela-
tons between the two countries"
movement afoot in China 10 restore
coniucianisrn 10 its old place as the State
'tigon was the subject Of a report &c
he State Department to-day from the
American Charge d'Affaires in Picking
O1cials hero regard the movement as OF
Importance, believing It indicates reac-
tonary tendencies.
The report points out that with the ad-
vent Of the revolution in China establish d
religion, being closely associated with the
I'd order Of things. became discredited
Con'ucian temples were destroyed or con
ssTied TO secular uses, and 10 many of the
Young reyolutionists religious freedom
ttmed 10 mean freedom from religion
~ "4-~tlA-t OF Y ill4tSt III lHNldllSs iip"
e's', vas potent one in the establish
nsnt Of the republic.
NOV the reaction has come, and thf
'eaoer is neither one of the old officials
10Y politician. but Chen Huan-chang
one Oh Chnas most learned young men
member Of the Han-Ln Academy and a
eO''or Of philosophy of Columbia Cniver-
lV' he has organized the Confuciar
ASSOCIATION, which numbers among It's
'aa% some Of the most distinguished
Sholars Of the republic. and which has
~ closed a national convention at chi
~ ~ me birthplace and burial place o.
NOIueius. Although all indications fore
~ nat the state religion movement vii
ga II is declared that the revival is one
great Importance.
me Christian missionaries are said tC
thoroughly alarmed over the situation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
KING INVITES DIPLOMATS.

Pisa, Italy. Oct. s-The King of Italy
to-day sent an invitation TO Thomas Mel
son Page. the new American Ambassador
IN Italy. 10 come to his hunting lodge at
San Rossore on Sunday TO present MS
credentials. The invitation was also ex-
tended to Arthur Hugh Frazier. who re-
Gently came 20 the embassy in Rome from
Vienna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
AIRSHIPS FOR DISPATCHES
Aerial Line Proposed, Paris to
Bordeaux, on Sailing Days.

10y 0dUIf 10 nv EII'-1''''T
Paris. oct. 9.-The Minister or Com
merce is organizing experiments with
aeroplanes intended to transport dis
! atches regularly between Paris and
Pauilac. the port of Bordeaux. on the
days of the departure and arrival of
the South American liners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10

Washington, Oct. 9.-Pressing a key
at the White House al o'clock to-
morrow afternoon, Eastern time, Pres
!dent Wilson will release an electric
current that will travel overland and
under sea to the Panama Canal TO On
plode a charge Of dynamite and de-
stroy Gamboa dixie. This dixie is the
last great physical obstruction to the
opening Of water communica ton be-
tween the two oceans, although The
wreckage Of the dixie and two earth
slides, one at Cucaracha and another
at Gold Hill must be cut through be-
fore the canal can actually be opened.
The destruction of Gamboa dixie will
L celebrated not only at the White
House, but all along the Pacific Coast.
Originally il had been intended to set
off the charge at Q o'clock in the morn
ing, but President Wilson granted the
request for a change TO accommodate
points in the Pacific time belt.
When the electric current started Ly
President Wilson traverses the land
wires TO Galveston and passes beneath
the Gulf Of Mexico by cable TO the
isthmus the canal engineers expect
the spark 10 explode the thousand
charges OF dynamite which have been
buried in the 800 feet Of dixie, which at
present stands between Gatun Lake
and the famous Culebra cut. A fleet
Of dredges Will attack the slides as
soon as they have cleared the wreck
age Of the dixie. and although Colonel
Goethals, in his telegram to the Canal
Commission to-day, made no predic-
ton. it is believed il will be possible
TO have the lighter boats used by the
canal diggers 10 pass from ocean to
ocean in a few weeks
Panama. oct. APPROPRIATIONS are all
completed for the destruction of the
Gamboa dixie, which separates the wa
ters of Gatun Lake from the Culebra
Cut. All the necessary changes have
been made in the cables, so that Pres
ident Wilson, by pressing a key at the
White House at o'clock tomorrow
afternoon, may operate the switch con-
trolling the dynamite discharge.
The barrier has been mined from end
to end, but out Of 1,217 charges planted
only about 400 will be fired at once.
The others will he discharged later.
While Friday will not be an official
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
Made a Final Appeal.

Il have made a final appeal to him,
and with all justice and fairness, and
have asked for nothing but the love. af-
lection and friendship Of my husband
This has been denied me, and my legal
rights have been repudiated. There
IS nothing let 10 do but establish my
position as wife in the courts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
KILLS FIVE, THEN HIMSELF.

johannesburg. Oct s.-An employe OF
the Radfontein mine named Cunningham
suddenly became demented to-day and
~Lo, his udfe and sster-in-law dead. Ho
then mounted a bicycle and proceeded to
the school. where he shot and Killed his
,bree children and committed suicide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
SENTENCED TO THIRTY YEARS
Italian Guilty of Robbery and Com
plicity in Murder in United States.

Messlna, Sicily. oct 9.-F'rancesco I'm
best. who attacked and robbed Patrick
Campbell at Portage. Penn. in 1901, sur
rendered himself to the authorities here
YESTERDAY. He was condemned to thirty
years Imprisonment for the crime and
for his completely in the murder of
Charles Hays on the same occasion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10

No good citizen neelects to vote. To
vote you must register. Your first
chance is 10 day. Accept the chance.
Tn. books ere open on three other days.
But this may be your last chance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
WITNESSES HEARD IN
RITUAL MURDER TRIAL
Mother of Slain Boy Says on
Stand She Does Not Believe
Prisoner Is Guilty.
ALL JURYMEN DETAINED
Beiliss Pleads to Indictment,
Telling Court He Has Been
Twenty six Months in
Jail on False Charge.

kieN. Oct 9.-rThe Indictment OF Mendel
Beiliss for the murder OF Andrew Yushin-
sky on March %. 1911. near this city. vas
read Immediately upon the reassembling
of the court this morning Widespread in
terest was attracted by the trial owing 70
the report that the prosecution would ad-
vance the theory that the killing OF the
Christian boy Yushinsky was a ritual
murder"
The courtroom was crowded when the
four judges presided over by Judge Boil
dirieff took their seats. The jurymen sleep
in the courthouse during the trial and are
| kept without newspapers or letters until
their verdict has been given.
The tables in the centre OF the court
contained the exhibits to be used in evil
dence. including dozens OF sealed and
clothbound packages, a large wooden box
and a mysterious parcel wrapped in green
paper.
The Catholic priest Pranaites, one Of the
principal witnesses for the prosecution.
occupied a seat in the well OF the court
next TO Rabbi Mase, of Moscow, and both
Of them sat reading books and taking
notes.
The reading OF the indictment occupied
an hour and a half. and at its conclusion
the president OF the court asked the ac-
cused whether he was guilty or not guilty.
Beiiss. arising from his seat replied:
Your excellency. | am an ex-soldier'
| During my whole life have worked nom
estly. fulfilling orders for bricks Ny only
thought has been for my family-for my
] arrested ana
have been in custody for twenty-si~
months. though | don't know why"
Counsel for the defence vigorously pro-
tested against the military suaro mount
| ed over the prisoner as contrary 10 law,
and also against the orders which hau
prohibited private conferences between
Belliss and his counsel. He added
"It is impossible for me 10 defend my
client unless interviews are permitted
The greater the innocence OF the prisoner
the greater is the necessity for private
conversations with his counsel.
The Public Prosecutor. VI. Viper said
that ne would raise no objection 70 grant
ing such interviews. The judges reurea
to consider the point. and on their re-
turn announced that they had decided
10 permit inter views
OF extreme urgency
Alexandra Pridhko. the murdered BOY
mother. was the first witness. She said
she suspected no one of numbering heF
son adding that she was then seeing
Beiliss for the first time. The cord with
which the boys hands were bound "heh
his body was discovered was similar sne
declared. TO that which he used in lieu
OF susp enders. -.
N. Matchugovsky. who was the BOY
teacher. testified 10 the ny shee' us
tributed at his funeral. stating that the
bow had been tortured to death by Jew
and exhorting Christians TO attack inc
Jews and drive them out.
The defence asked for the prouDe'io.,
., ,ba ev sheet. but the court sustained
the objection OF the prosecution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10

Your duty--to register. Make your
,s "a "a to oct your name on the
hooks to-day. They are open between
7 a. m, and 10 p. m.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
PRESIDENT OF CHINA
|NAUCURATED TODAY
y,,an Shih-kai to Emphasize
friendIineSs Of Foreign Pow
ers Toward New Republic.
MESSAGE SENT BY WILSON
yovement to Restore Confuci
anism as National Religion
Is Widespread and Alarms
Christian Missionaries.

o,v,np Oct. 9.-The friendly intentions
~ chinese government toward foreign
tests will be strongly emphasized in
o...idsnt Yuan Shih-kais message to
-..gs.-snt on the occasion of his inau-
r,..tion tomorrow. on this subject he
sill say:
The attitude Of the foreign powers
..,..rd Us has always been that of peace
IA fairness. and they have given us cor
s,l assistance whenever the occasion
.-o,s This. OF course. is due to the civ
T,aton Of the world. yet all the same
:. highly appreciate the good will of the
,,i.ndly powers. II is most important for
N citizens of the Chinese Republic clear
= 20 understand this and to endeavor to
.,.snsthen International friendship.
aUith sincerity ! hereby declare that
II treaties. conventions and other en-
,,ssments entered into by the former
ysnchu and provisional republican gov
,,,nents with foreign governments shall
!. strictly observed, and that all con-
,,,c,s duly concluded by former Chinese
,wsrnments with foreign companies and
',iiv,duals shall also be strictly observed
FURTHER declare that all rights. priv
lees and inmunities enjoyed by foreign
-. IN China by virtue of international
engagements, national enactments and
,.,ablished usages are hereby confirmed
This declaration l make with the view
a, maintaining international amity and
pace
The Princeton College men who conduct
ne Young Mems Christian Association
here introduced President Yuan Shih-kai
70 American methods to-day when they
cot him 10 open their new building by
means Of a wire laid from il TO the palace
The building. which cost $4,000, stands
OFT as a tall conspicuous monument Of
American architecture among its single
s,o-sd purelv Chinese neighbors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10

The crime for which Francesca lmbesi
was condemned to thirty years imprison-
ment in Sicily occurred on July 30, lsoi.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10
Hope to Recapture City.

Miguel Cara Aldape. jefe poitCo OF
Torreon. a brother OF the Minister OF the
Interior. Joined General Munguia on Oc-
tober l. and Munguia's force Joined Gen
eral Trucy Aubert at Hipolito two days
later. Trucy ALBERT originally had two
thousand men. but later received two
thousand more. He has now been Joined
by Munguias force. and General Ruho
Navarrette. with two thousand men. and
perhaps General Mass. who took Ciudad
Poririo Diaz on Tuesday. will co-opera te
in the recovery of Torreon.
Minister Cara Aldape said to-day that
the government fully realized the de-
plorahe moral effect OF the fall OF Tor
reon and would. therefore, make every
effort 10 recapture II al the earliest pos
sible date.
Reports are current that large num-
her Of Spaniards and several Germans IN
Torreon were massacred by the rebels
after they took possession Of the city.
The government expresses doubt OF the
truth OF this report. and a Spanish capt
talist having large interests I'm Torreon
denied the massacre story to The Tribune
here Senior dc Cologan. said he had heard
nothing except the street runrors OF the
massacre.
Rushing Troops korthward.
Since last night there has been great
activity in the barracks and railway sta
,ions. due TO the departure OF troops
northward for the recapture Of Torreon.
No such scenes Of military activity have
been witnessed IN this city since October
Of last year. when all available troops
were being rushed TO Vera cruz to re-
capture the port occupied by General
Felix Diaz.
General Lauro Villar lef, last night with
four hundred men Of the 18th Cavalry and
one thousand OaXaca Indians Villar was
military commandant az the time Of the
uprising last February. and was faithful
10 President Madero He was wounded
in the assault on the National Palace.
where he rallied the vacllating troops in
favor OF Madero. The fact OF his services
being used proves how serious the .itua-
tion is regarded.
General Javier Moure. the present mill
tary commandant. has also gone with
500 men Of the 10Th Infantry. General
Blanquets personal command. which
played 50 important part in the over
throw Of Madero.
Minister Aldape said to-day that the
government had no adWces OF the execu-
ton Of General Alvirez by the rebels. but
feared II was true. Alvirez had started
for Durango when he was defeated by
the rebels and his artillery captured. II
is reported.
A reassuring telegram was received at
the United States Embassy here to-day
from Philip c. Hanna, consul general az
Monterey. IN regard 10 the foreign resi-
dents Of Torreon.
The American Consul General declares
that more than three hundred American.
British and other foreign residents left
Torreon fifteen days ago BY special train.
and that he expected them TO arrive at
Monterey tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-10

Rudapest. Oct. "a sworn declaration.
n,o,od nv seven hundred rabbis at tho
instance Of the chief rabbi OF Hungary
was published here to-day. setting for'h
,hat no Jewish sect uses blood for re-
lgious purposes. A copy OF the deoia.a.
80, vas forwarded to the court at kien
,n,ourh the Russian Consul here.