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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-06
SHOT BLACK HANDLER;
Jury ACQUITS HIN
SLAYER Exonerated in Court for
Killing Man Who Made
Death Threat.

A fury in Judge Mulqueen's part OF
General Sessions decided yesterday
that il was no crime to shoot biach
Hander. The jurors took less than
half an hour 10 acquit Csrmini Licen-
ziata Of the murder Of Luigi Giordano'
Giordano was shot by Licenziata on
November -.
Caesar Barra. Licenziata's counsel
called witness after witness to show
that Giordano's reputation in Llttie
Italy was bad. Licenziata said that
Giordano had demanded money from
him under threats Of death, and that
ou November - he came TO Licen-
zjata's shop, in Hester street, with two
companions.
His right hand was in his coat
pocket." said Licenziata, "and he said
20 me. Scum Of the earth. give what
vas demanded or shall force it down
your throat"
As Giordano started TO draw a pistol
he himself fred. said Licenziats. The
bullet struck Giordano in the forehead.
Other witnesses said that while atten-
lion WAS centred upon Licenziata a
stranger had taken a black magazine
pistol from Giordano's pocket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-06
AT SO WEEDS EARLY LOVE
But to Do SO General Nettleton
Has to Trick Irate Niece.
nv Telerraph 10 The Tribune. J


Hartford, Conn, Feb. 5.-General
Wilfred H. Nettleton, a director Of the
Bristol National Bank, now eighty
eight years old. married here to-day
the sweetheart Of his younger days,
Mary X. Baldwin, who gave her age as
sixty-eight.
When General Nettleton reached the
Hotel Garde with his fiancee he went
10 the desk and. putting on his glasses
wrote in generous script, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. II. Nettleton. Bristol, Conn" Then
the couple went TO the parlor, where
the Rev. P. r. Day was awaiting them.
They will spend their honeymoon in
New York City and Florida
The couple have been sweethearts FOR
wears. but Mrs. Nettleton's niece
strenuously objected and would not let
General Nettleton into her house. She
became i'll, and the sweethearts took
advantage of her being confined TO her
he'd 10 come away and be married
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-06
GIRL AMNESIA VICTIM
Eighteen and Pretty, Is Found
Wandering in Brooklyn.

An eighteen-year-o girl pretty and
we'll dressed, is at the home of the
Children's Society. Brooklyn, unable to
tell who she is.
She was found wandering aimlessly
in Broadway Wednesday night by Pa
trolman Hyland. She spoke so inco-
herently that Hyland took her to the
police station.
To Lieutenant Madigan she said her
name was Marv LIT but she could not
spell II. She did not know where she
lived. but gave the police several ad-
dresses. which, however. furnished no
clew. A married sister named Han sne
said, lives in Brooklyn. She said her
father is dead and she lives with her
mother.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-06
CENSORED FINGERS
NOT FIT TO PRINT
Criminal Hands Treated with
Acid Foil Test Methods of
Alert Sleuths.

Hist! The finger print method OF ap-
pretending burglars, house breakers,
pilferers, dips" and all other species OF
crook" is out Of date. An ingenious
man has evolved a way to cheat this
hitherto infallible method Of Identify
ing those who run afoul the law.
Yesterday afternoon Detectives Cor
buck and Turner, Of the Passaic, y. j.,
police force, received telephone mes
sage from Evelyn Hamm. the sixteen
year-old daughter of Lewis z. Hamm,
Of No o42 Van Houten avenue. Pas
sale, to the effect that two men were
trying to Jimmy" their way into the
vacant house next door. at No. IA.
Miss Hamm saw the men at work
and told her father He slipped out by
a side door and went toward the two.
on his approach they stopped their
work and walked 10 the curb.
While her father engaged the two
men In casual conversation Miss Evelyn
telephoned the police, and the de-
teCtlNeS TtspOilicu cii 'iV jump
Neither prisoner would admit any
thing. One gave his name as Philip
Lang. Of No. 207 East 14th street. Man
haitian, and the other said he was AL
bert Smith, of the same address.
Having registered charges OF at
tempted burglary against both men, the
detectives proceeded to take Lang s
finger prints.
Now It was Smiths turn. He gladly
placed his hand on the black pad. The
detectives bent over and eagerly
scanned the marks left by Smiths
hand. They were aghast. Only large
blot was there, with no trace of in
eliminating lines.
Twice more the detectives tried. but
each time with the same result. Then
they examined Smiths hands. The
skin was worn off perfectly smooth and
there were no lines. \ close eXamina-
ton showed that Smith had evidently
treated his hands with some powerful
acid for several weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-06
BABE DELAYS M'AD00
Reserve Committee Waits for
Child's Christening.

Los Angeles, Feb. Because ar
rangements could not be completed to-
day 10 christen tho granddaughter Of
William G. McAdoo, Secretary of the
Treasury. the departure of the Federal
Reserve Organization Committee for
Texas has been deferred.
The Secretary said that he was not
superstitious. and the christening was
set for tomorrow, after which Secre-
tary McAdoo. with Secretary Houston
Of the Department Of Agriculture, will
leave for FL Paso where the next hear
ing will take place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-06
MANY RESCUES AT
FIRE; OIL in HALL
Panicstricken Women Saved
House Blaze Laid to
Incendiary Plot.

Fire. believed TO have been started
bv an incendiary, broke out IN the cell
lar Of the five-story brick building eX-
tending from No. go to 23S Columbus
avenue and around to No. 100 West
list street. shortly after midnight this
morning. and smoke, pouring up the
stairvays, soon had most of the ten
ants alarmed.
An investigation is now under way
in the hope Of learning whether OIL
soaked rags were placed in the cellar
and oil poured on the stairs.
Policeman George 3. Mooney, ai,er
instructing pedestrians TO turn IN an
alarm, ran to the Columbus avenue
side of the building and, using his
nightstick and a sign, swung himsei
I'D TO the lower rung Of fire escape
ladder and made his way to window
on the third floor, where Mrs. Louise
Williams, thirty-five, an invalid. was
screaming for help. He assisted her
down. and then went through the
house calming those persons who were
hysterical and aiding as many as ne
could to safety.
By the time that the first Of the ap-
paratus had arrived. with Captain
Mustard, the flames had shot up the
stairway and were eating through the
fourth to the fifth floor.
Firemen promptly raised ladders and
took down Mrs. Elizabeth Tichner, Mrs.
Nelson. Mrs. Edward Glennon and her
son. Walter; Mrs. Thomas J. Cardiff
and her son and daughter. Fireman
Kelly went to the top floor and rescued
Bridget McKeon. who was unconscious.
Most of the rescued persons were so
i'll from inhaled smoke that they re-
ouired the attention Of an ambulance
surgeon from the Polytechnic Hospital.
While the firemen were at work.
Thomas Cardiff. who had assisted in
,he rescue of his wife, son and daugh-
ter. made his escape by means or the
stairway. When he was nearing the
street doorway he smelled oil, and this
odor was particularly strong on the
lower stairs. He told this 10 Police
CAPTAIN Duggan, who reported to Dep
t,ty Fire Chief Binns. Assistant FIRE
Marshal McGough could make no prog
ress on the case early this morning.
Former Deputy Police Commissioner
Thurston, who lives at No. 1O2 West
list street. went to the roof He saw
that a number of women in night
dress were hysterical on the roof OF
No. 100, and were too much panic
stricken to jump down 10 the roof or
No. 1O2, which is slightly lower. lie
came close TO the higher roof and IN
duced the women TO jump into his
arms.
Robert II. Manner, known as tine
millionaire fire buff" who was one OF
the first TO get to the fire, was cut on
hands and face by glass.
The fire was confined TO the cellar
and to the fourth and fifth floors
prompt work with water keeping the
flames from shooting back again 10 the
lower floors. Nobody was injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-06
SHOOTS SELF AT ALTAR
Former Town Treasurer a Sui
eide in Church Chancel.

Providence. r. T.. Feb. J-On MS
knees in the chancel Of Grace Churcn'
John ogden. formerly town treasurer
of North Providence, drew revolver
and shot himself I'm the head to-day.
He died almost instantly. He had
been sitting in pew writing IN a oook'
which he handed to a deaconess.
In the book were found notes TO his
wife and 10 the superintendent Of a
mill In which he had been employed as
bookkeeper.
About year ago ogden was accused
OF irregularities in office as town
treasurer. but was acquitted BY the
courts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-06
81 WILL DO NOTHING
TO PREVENT MY FATE"
SLAYER Tells Lawyer That
He Won't Help Take Case
to Higher Court.
SENTENCE WEDNESDAY
larry Reaches Decision in 2 Hours
AZ Minutes-Seoond Trial Is
Longer than First.

vr.h g smile OF seeming satisfaction,
Vans schmidt. SLAYER Of Anna Aumul-
"a, heard the verdict guilty Of murder
:. ,bA first degree" rendered against
ST., Nsrore Justice Davis, IN the Crimi-
=, p-snch OF the Supreme Court yes
$50. He swung out Of the court
-oou With an almost carefree air. he
IN be sentenced next Wednesday.
q. vent back 10 his cell in the
.r,-,bs ate a hearty meal and was
,ound asleep within an hour after the
,.-sict was rendered. When awak-
,,.s nv his counsel. Alphonse G. Koel-
hs schmidt announced in a pompous
manner that his lawyers need concern
themselves no further with his case.
81 am satisfied with the verdic,," "
x,,s schmidt. y would rather die to-
5sv than tomorrow. notify you that
do not wish you 10 appear further
,r nv behalf. and that I Will not in
s,v way assist you II you try TO take
,he case 10 a higher court. I would 90
nothing 10 prevent the fate that l
know awaits ne"
Verdict in 2 Hours IS Minutes.
The Jury reported at 3 o'clock that 1t
had reached an agreement. Its delio-
erstions began at twenty-five minutes
after twelve. AS the jurors took near
~ two hours for lunch, the actual time
taken TO reach verdict was two hours
and iorty-five minutes.
There was never any doubt IN the
mind Of any Of the Jurors from the
frst" said Z. Howard Underhill, fore
man Of the jury.
In answer 10 questions put by Will
AN Penney clerk Of the court
Schmidt said that he was thirty-two
years old. born in Aschafenburg. Ger
many. he gave his answers in a low
tone
There was a noticeab be pause when
he was asked his residence. He gave
No. 4o5 West 125th street. the rectory
q S. Joseph's Church. where he was
arrested on September 10. There was
longer wait when his occupation was
required.
a priest" he said finally.
Are you married. asked Mr.. Pen
ney.
For several moments Schmidt stood
Elent his eyes blank
Yes" he said at last.
When Terence J. McManus, OF coun-
tel for Schmidt, reached lis Office yes
tsFday he found the following letter,
surmounted by skull and cross-bones
ond printed IN pencil:
Look out. Beware. II you free
Hans Schmidt 7 will murder you"
The letter was mailed in the Hudson
Terminal Building on Wednesday after
noon Mr.. McManus said he would
turn Il over 70 the postal authorities.
The prosecution Of Schmidt was in
the hands OF James A. Delehanty,
Norris Koenig and Deacon Murphy,
Assistant District Attorneys. from the
TINE Of his arrest by Detectives Nc
henna, Cassassa and Wood until his
conviction yesterday.
Anna Aumuller was killed and her
body cut up on September .. Parts Of
Continued on second page. sixth column.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-06
Palm Beach Shark 16 Fl. Long.
IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune. ]

tBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune
Palm Beach Fla. Feb. j.-Four fish
crmen brought in this morning 1G
foot hammer-head shark. which is
the biggest catch OF the season. They
we're in A small boat when they har
pooned II, and there was some lively
struggling before II was shot. 1t
weighed one thousand pounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-06
PEACE SOON. SAYS HUERTA
He Gables Friend Mexico Sc
renely Awaits Outcome.
IRy cable 20 The Tribune. ]

Mexico City. Feb. 5.-1n a cable mes
sage sent abroad to friend to-day
President Huerta says:
Mexico awaits serenely the solution
OF the latest phase of her problem, and
7 may assure you that I'm any eventu-
ality the republic and its government
Will know how TO maintain the national
honor unimpaired. The financial and
military situation is much improved
and before long the world will see
peace restored in our country"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-06
rormer Mrs. Tom Thumb ILL.,.

fey Telegraph to The Tribune
- Penn. Feb 5.-The former
.,-~ ~Tom" Thumb now the Countess
~r, ~ Is m here. with little hope for her
recovery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-06

Philip H. Patchn who has gone to Mexico The Tribune
special representative has had unusually varied
newspaper correspondent.
After several years experience newspaper reporter ne
Washington in 1904 join the Washington Bureau OF
THE New York Sun In 1906 he accompanied Elhu Root then
Secretary State the PanAmercan conference Rio In
March following he appointed Havana correspondent
during American occupation. From Havana he was
dispatched 1908 Hayi the revolution assign
which he particularly distinguished himself
From Hayt ordered back Havana and there ne
remained until the fall of 1902 when the Department of State
recognizing marked ability asked him to come to Wash
neon to become of Bureau information He accepted
this post held until September 1911 when The tribune
induced him to become representative in China during the
revolution back from China last june and has since
been with this newspapers Washington Bureau
Mr. Pathins equipment for his present mission is excellent
His experience his wide knowledge OF diplomatic matters and his
acquaintance with of both parties IN the Mexican conc
insure exceptional reports of conditions IN Mexico
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-06
TRIBUNE REPLIES TO- HUERTA

On receipt of General Huertas message The Tribune
Wednesday night he notified that The Tribune would inn
medately send staff correspondent make full and impartial
investigation. The following cable also sent yesterday:
General Huerta Mexico City.
Glad accept your offer Philip H. Patchn staff repre-
sentative now on his way NEW-YORK TRIBUNE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-02-06
GENERAL.
FOREIGN.

.','sh and French I'm Hayti
W. ~" ftiu ......-..........
wanted 10 Starve South Africa
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-21
ARRIVALS FROM SEWARD
 REPORT PHEASANT TRIP

Chester Riley, Charles Goebel, Mir Freeze Jim Kepley and Tommy Rost arrived at Discovery at | o'clock yesterday morning, 21 days out from Seward. They report a pleasant trip and good tra'l.
 The party seems to have passed the te- dium of the long journey by playing pranks on one of their fellow travel4-s, Major Vile, Iditarods new postmaster, According to story teIephoned to The Pioneer yesterday afternoon. It appears that MT. Vile start ed out as the leader of the party, but the other members of the party soon dfstanced him, and he was left considerable distance back on the trail, very much fatigued, and was discarding ballast in the shape of all superhuous clothing, in an attempt to catch up with his companions, when he was picked up by passing musher with a dog team. who landed him safe)s in Discovery. The travellers report thao the hla" pos,ln4stlc was somewhat mortified that he was not the first of the party to reach home.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-21
REBEL GENERAL VILLA
 HAS NO LACK OF FUNDS

Juarez, Mexico Jan. 29-Five million Mexican dollars received up to today, is the amount of cash which the rebels un- der General Francisco Villa possess to carry on their revolution. In addition they claim possession of much personal property stores, cattle and land conhscated from rich families and valued at many millions
 The cash represents part of the wealth obtained within six months under the di- rection of General Villa It was accunlu. lated from forced loans on banks mer- chants, mines, on the Terrazas and Cree, millions, and from the taxes and import duties
 The rebel leader said it would Dc i'm possible to estimate the actual wealth of the revolution, but if money was realized on all the property now in their posses sion, the proceeds would be sufficient to run government in the rebel territory for several years, and the sources of revenue are increasing The mines and smelters are reopenlng on terms by which the re5- els procure 10 per cent of the profits.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-21
HERO OF THE SIEGE
 OF JUNEAU" ARRIVES
Sound the tocsin! Pound the hewgag! Play upon the psaltery! Get out the old ramshorn!

Major Vile, with his sunkist brow ready to be bound with victorious wreaths and his sore feet wrapped up in travel-stalned moccasins, made a triumphal entry into the capital city of the moss covered emplre shortly after noon yesterday fresh from "the siege of Juneau" during the progress of which the Major was in supreme com mand The siege of the territorial execu- tive mansion was declared off just as soon as the Major got what he wanted tan of hce), and preparations were immediately begun for his return to the scene of his official activities,
 In a short interview this morning with the Hired Hand of The Pioneer Major Vile stated that he would be in charge of the local postoffice on the first of April, and that he would do his utmost to give the people of the district frstcl mail service, so far as it was in his power to do so.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-21
POSTAL SAVINGS BANK
 TO BE INAUCURATED HERE

Postmaster Thomas L. Thurston received in the last mail large placards to be posted in the office "where they may be read by the public" announcing that This post office is postal savings depository" Mir. Thurston has not as yet received instruc- tions as to when the new department will be put in operation, but it is presumed that they will be received on the next mail.
 Nobody seems to have had any intima- tion that the system was contemplated for this city, and it comes as a surprise That it will be greatly appreciated by the public generally goes without saying.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-21
WHY HE DIDN'T PATRoNlZE HIM

A farmer who was carrying an express package from a city mail order house was accosted by local merchant, ''Why didn't you buy that bill of goods from me? could have saved you the express and be sides you would have been patronizing a home store, which helps pay the taxes and builds up this locality?" With character istc frankness the farmer asked "Why don't you patronize your home paper and advertise? I read it and didn't know you had the goods I have here, nor do I ever see your name in the paper inviting me to come to your store "-Asusua (Call Promo tropic.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-21
PIONEERS CARRIER WILL
 TAKE SHORT VACATION

Leo Clifford, the hustling and accommo- tlatng young man who has for the past two years been regularly delivering The Iditarod Pioneer to its leglons of readers along the creeks of the district without a days vacation, has decided to take short lay of By sunrise tomorrow morning, after he has carefully gone over his route, he will be on the trail with his sled and two faithful dogs, headed for the Cripple district, to look over some mining ground in which he has been interested since that camp was started While in the Cripple camp Leo will be the guest of his friend, Fred Anderson, one of the first miners of this district. He calculates on returning home iD about two weeks.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-21
Welch Gets Decision
lBy Wireless to The Pionecr)

IFN WITtItsS IO T TIV IVHVFIT
 Vernon, Cal, March 19.-ln the hottest and most disagreeabe weather experienced in Southern California for many months, a large crowd at the Vernon arena witnessed a hard fight on St. Patrick's day between Freddy Welch and Joe Rivers, the light weights, that went the full twenty rounds. The referee gave Welch the decision. Ow- ing to Welch's shiftiness and superior box ing tactics, Rivers was unable at any stage of the contest to land any of those slumber- producing punches which have heretofore aided him in bringing home the big end of the purse.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-21
BIG MEETING AT FLAT CITY

Last night delegation of Iditarod Moose mushed out to Flat and took part in the installation of officers Nearly POO mem bers were in attendance and adopted reso lutions providing for monthly meetings to be held in Iditarod Nine applicants were elected to membership and large class initiated.
 The next meeting at Flat will be held Monday night; Wednesday night at Dis covery, and Thursday night at Iditarod
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-21
DEVELOPMENT OF ALASKA
 WILL ATTRACT SCIENTISTS
lBy Wireless to The Pioneer

Chicago, March 2O-Edwin Wendet, pres ident of the American Railroad Engineering Association, in an address delivered in this city last veenng, declared that the develop ment of the natural resources of Alaska, as proposed by the national administration, presented the greatest and most interesting problem ~how confronting the American people, and its progress would attract the interest of ali the scientific organizations of the entire world.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-21
ID)ITARoDERS COATING
 OYER SEWARD TRAIL
tBY Wireless 10 The Pioneer

Seattle, March I9Ihe usual spring rush for the interior oF Alaska take advantage of the long days and mild weather order reach the Inside before the beap has begun good shape On the steamer which left this port Monday night last quite number who will travel the Seward trail to ldItarod
 Among those departing Charles E. layor the tarod at and mining In interview with The Pioneers spondent Mr. Taylor predicted that the of 1914 would show the largest gold output the history of the camp He placed the years output at $5 100000
 Others taking their departure for the Interior E Dona- ue T. w. Donaue August Oson Antone Stamp Earl B. Hunt W Gray and Tom McKnnon
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-21
GOVERNMENT PROSECUTOR
 SENDS IN RESIGNATION
lBy Wireless to The Pioneer)

San Francisco, March 19.-Bert Town send, the special assistant attorney general, who successfully prosecuted the cases against Bullock and Houston for conspr- acv to defraud the government in supplying coal for naval vessels in Alaskan waters has sent his resignation to Attorney General McRevnolds, because the pay is too small. Townsends latest cases of prominence were the prosecuting of John F. Munday and Archie Shields for alleged fraudulent coal land entries in Alaska The defendants were recently acquitted in Seattle in Judge Net erer's court
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-21
WOLCAST, BADLY INJURED.
 RETIRES FROM THE RING
lRN Wireless to The Pioneer

Chicago, March 2O.-Ad Wolgast, the for mer lightweight champion, who was whipped last week by Champion Willie Rtchie arrived in this city shortly after the fight, and has since been physically examined by physicians. The examination reveals the fact that the pugIlist's left hand is badly broken, and is in such condition that it will never again be strong enough to allow it's use in prizefghting contest. Consequently Wolgast today announced his retirement from the prize ring.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-03-21
N, N, GO, REPORTED
 SOLD TO WHITE PASS
jRy Wireless tu The Pioneer

San Francisco March 2OShppng circles of this city have been intensely interested the progress of of conferences between representatives the Northern Navigation Company and of the White Pass & Yukon route which have been taking place h week. AL though the president of the Northern Navigation Company when questioned about the this evening" would not admit that the White Pass people had purchased the entire holdings of his onnung 30 steamers 40 bages, and also the emnal facilities valued at $2 OOOO00-but would that negotiations progress between the ot the North put end the competition that carried between the rival companies last year.