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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-17
CoREAN TO DIE FOR MURDER.
Man killed Missionary Formerly or
New Jersey Last March.

TOXIC, May i6.--The Court OF Appeals
pronounced sentence of death to-day on
Tomtaro watanabe. n Corenn. for the
murder OF Or. Edgar de Mott Stryker. a
missionary, formerly of Raritan, N. j.. In
March of this year. pr Stryker was the
brad of the hospital near Holkol Corea.
When sentence WAS pronounced the MUIR
dor,r calmly recited a poem OF his own
composition entitled Farewell 10 the
World"
Watanabe was condemned by the Grim
inai Court on May 10 to life Imprisonment.
He appealed from this sentence. The
superior Court upheld the verdict OF
guilty Of murder and changed the sem
tence to the death penalty.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-17
SoLACE GOES INTO DRY DOCK.
Hospital ship VIII Remain Here
several Days.

The hospital ship Solace, which brought
the sick and wounded from Vera Cruz,
was placed In dry dock yesterday morn
ing in the New York Navy Yard for re-
pairs. The refrigerating plant on board
has TO be fixed before her return trip to
Mexico and that with other repairs will
probably keep the vessel here until the
middle of next week.
The gunboat Machias, which has been
at the yard for several months, will start
for Vera Cruz this afternoon. The
Machias carries a full complement Of Of
ficers and mcr. She will stop NJ Hamp-
ton Roads on the way South.
All of the wounded and sick except one
who were brought here by the Solace are
improving. The exception, J. r. Ashore
a marine private, whose appendicitis OPP
Grafton led to peritonitls, was moved
from the Solace TO the Naval Hospital
yesterday morning. He Is still In a
critical condition. but the surgeons hav,
not lost hope OF his recovery.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-17
BROKER STRICKEN IN
BILTMORE BATHROOM
Charles L. BrOdt OF Washington
Dies Suddenly-Owen II.
Odell Of Kansas City Also.

Charles L. Brodt 60 years old a retired
stock broker of Washington, n. C.. died
suddenly at the Hotel Bitmore, presum-
ably some time early yesterday morning
A maid who coulh not get in to make up
his room yesterday afternoon had herself
let In by a pass key and found MIN dead
In the bath room.
The hotel notified Coroner Feinberg and
called DR. l.. c. Danforth OF 40 West
Fiftyseventh street, who said that Mr..
Brodt had been dead probably twelve
hours.
Mr.. Brodt registered at the hotel on
Monday. He had personal letters from
James Buckley, a passenger agent for the
Erie railroad. Mr.. Buckley identified the
body and said that Mr.. Brodt had been
retired from active business for some
years and lived at his country home, Maple
Farm. at Lewinsville. Va. about twelve
miles south OF Washington. The widow
was notified and will reach New York
to-day.
Mr.. Brodt had been suffering from
heart trouble and left Washington about
a week ago with Mrs Brodt to consult q
heart specialist here. Mrs. Brodt re-
manned win him In this city until Friday
afternoon.
a second death from heart trouble al
the Biltmore yesterday was that of over
II. Odell. s. years old. of the wholesale
dry goods firm OF William Falker & Co.
| Kansas City.
At o'clock In the evening Mrs Odel
| telephoned the hotel office that her hus
band had been seized with a heart at
tack. The house physician. DIR. John A
jackson. was called and worked over Mr.
Odell. but he died IN half an hour. Mr.
and Mrs. Odell reached the Biltmor'
Wednesday.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-17
GOULD CASE WILL GO ON.
withdrawal of Opposition VIII Not
Anect a Decision.
Special Gable Despatch 10 THE Sun

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE sus.
ROME. May 16.-Mgr Patrizzi. who
has acted as counsel for the Duchess de
Tallcyrand, nee Anna Gould, In her appeal
against the decision Of the Rota Tribunal
annullng her marriage to Count Boni de
Castcllane. confirms the report that the
Duchess has withdrawn her opposition to
the annulment of the marriage
This decision viii not have any Influence
on the Tribunal of the Rota. which will
probably meet In the middle OF July TO be-
gin the third hearing of this case. AL
though the Duchess will not be represented
the annulment of the marriage Will be
strenuously opposed by the so-ca'led De-
fender OF tho Marriage Bond, who IL mn
official of the Vatican.
Hence the possibility OF the case being
decided in favor of the Duchess in spite oil
her withdrawal IL not excluded
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-17
BIG ORDER FOR UNION PACIFIC.
Nine Hundred steel Freight Cars
"a Re built.

OMAHA. Neb, May i6.--As an indica-
ton of reviving business conditions In the
central West, the Union Pacific Railroad
announced to-day that 1t had just placed
an order for 900 all steel freight cars, 400
being built for the shipping OF autos and
500 for regular freight service The con-
tract went To Davenport. la.
The cars will be constructed after A
special plan drawn in the Union Pacific
shops here Western railroads are facing
the largest crop of winter wheat ever
raised west Of the Missouri River and n
serious congestion of traffic will I'M
dOubtcdly result
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-17
DANISH FOOD EXPERT
HERE FOR ONE WEEK
Rudolph Schou Explains How
His Government Prevents
AdulteratiOn.
STRICT LAWS FOUND BEST
Managing Director Of Line and
Former Minister Also
Passengers.

Rudolph Schou. a Councillor OF State
of Denmark and authority on Danish
agricultural matters. arrived yesterday
on the scandinavian American Line
steamship Frederic VIII. from Copen-
hagen. He went on to Washington to
meet Minister Brun, representing Dem
mark at Washington
Mr.. Schou has not visited America in
seventeen years. For the last fifteen
years he his been conducting cam
paign against impure foods in Denmark.
Two years ago. largely as the result OF
his agitation. a law was passed by the
Danish Parliament penalizing the adul-
teration of foods and laying down strict
rules for labelling food products.
The Government OF Denmark" Mr.
Schou said ON his arrival. marks all
food exports from the country, Guar.
anteed pure by the Government OF Den.
mark our country exports 100000 tons
of butter year, most of IL going &c
Great Britain. besides bacon and Other
food products.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-17

We have found that stringent laws
and the Government guarantee have in
creased the volume OF business by in
creaslng the confidence of other countries
In our goods.
ANY sort of preservative Is absolutely
prohibited In Denmark. IL Government
permits packer to use one-tenth of
per cent. OF benzoate OF soda what Ia
there to prevent his increasing the
amount 10 one-iifth or one-half of / per
cent or even 1 per cent? Absolutely
pure food needs no preservative. The
mere fact that a food contains preserva-
tive Is ground for the presumption that
something is wrong"
Mr.. Schou will be in this country only
a week returning on the Frederik VII.
on her return trip. He expects to deliver
ono lecture In this country on The Cop
troll Inspection and Marking OF Food"
&. VI. 7. Cold, managing director OF the
United Steamship Company OF Copen-
hagen, owner Of the Scandinavian Ameri-
can and other lines. also was a passenger
on the Frederik VIII. lie was accom-
panied 10y his daughter. Agnete. who is
u years old They went TO Washington,
who're Mr.. Cold has business and will re-
! turn on the same ship next week.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-17
RETURNING ON MAURITANIA.
Lee shubert and Henry Aitemus, Jr.
Among Those ON Rost.

Special cable Despdfch 20 THE SUI
LONDON, May i6.--Among the paSsen-
gers sailing for New York to-day on the
steamship Mauritania are Lee Shubert,
Hugh Brown, DR.. NJ Miller, Montague
Norman, Col John Carsen, Col, J. Bur-
land and Mrs. Burland and Henry Al
temus, Jr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-17
HERRICK HAS HEARD NOTHING.
Report OF His Heading Federal Re-
serve Board Unconnrmed.

P,Els, May lG.--Myron r. Herrick, tire
American Ambassador to France, says he
has heard nothing about his being pro-
posed ~ chairman of the Federal Reserve
Board under the provisions OF the cur
rcnrv law.
This Is tho position which was recently
ned by Richard Olncy OF Massachu-
sets
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-17

Gilbert White. the American artist and
brother of Stewart Edward White. the
author. arrived with Mrs White last
night on La Provence. Mr.. White brought
with him the decorative panels for the
new court house at New Haven which he
painted in his Paris studio.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-17
BIG THEATRE FIRE IN MOSCOW.
Imperial Pia. hOuse BADLY Damaged
Loss Placed at S5OO,OOO

MOSCOW, May l6.--Part OF the Imperial
Theatre here was destroyed by fire to-day.
Much costly scenery was burned. The
los. is placed at 100000
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-17
BEDoUINs ATTACK SHIPS CREW.
KIN Two OF Italian Liner stranded
on Cyrenaican Coast.

Rome, May ia band of Bcdouins
attacked and killed a seaman and fire
msn and wounded the er ..ineer and two
passengers when the Italian steamer Sol
forno grounded on the coast Of Cyrenaica
to-day
Three warships were rushed to the
scene and are now standing by the Sol
feriuo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29
HELD FOR THE COUNTY
Brass Bonds Removed From Rails Of
w. & o. ID. Ry. at Bluemont
Junction.

R. 3. Wayland was arrested yes
terday afternoon on the charge of
stealing brass bonds from the Wash
ington and Old Dominion Railway
Company. The brass was disposed
of to a junk dealer in this city.
Wayland was brought before the
Police Court this morning when the
Testimony showed that tie bonds had
been removed from the tracks of the
at Bluemont Junction, and
that the value of the metal was about
S25.
Wayland in making his statement
alleged that he purchased the brass
from a colored boy. When asked to
give the name of the negro, he said
he did not know him.
Justice Cation held the accused for
the action of the authorities of Alex
'andria county.
William Phillips was in the dock to
answer the charge Of stealing iron
from the same company. He was
found with the iron in his possession
The accused alleged he found the
iron. He was sent to Jail for three
months. .rra ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29
SLOW PROGRESS.
OF MEDIATION
Conference at Niagara Falls
May be Months Perfect
ing Plans.
CARRANZA'S STAND
MANY Claims of Foreign Governments
May be Adjusted After Government
Is Set up in Mexico.

Washington, May 29-Although the
Niagara Falls mediators are confident
thev will be able to reconcile all
Mexican factions, it was said to be
very evident today that it will take
manv months to work out the entire
solution.
Though all factions can reach an
agreement on provisional govern
rr.ent, there are many problems bhat
are certain to cause trouble. Chief of
these are claims for damages and
reparation for foreigners slain.
Great Britain, it is admlitte33, has not
dropped the Benton case, and there
ARE "a number of other instances
where foreigners were slain in which
responsibility has not yet been fixed
China, Japan, England, Germany anr
France are already prepared to file
enormous claims for damages to prop
erty of subjects anu the queSIiol oi
whether proposed new government
will assume responsibility will result
in lengthy diplomatic correspondence.
TIE State Department is withhold
ing information REGARDING the position
taken by the constitutionalists on me-
,.1iati6rr. 1t is likely, however, that an
announcement will be forthcoming c.
this point from the mediators them
selves in the near future. The Car
ranizstas have admitted they would
not oppose the naming of certain indi-
viduals to conduct temporary gov
ernment at Mexico City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29
REBELS KILL 35 WOMEN
Camp Followers Lose Lives With 300
Federal Soldiers at ParedOn.

Armagos, Coauhila, May 29.-Thir-
ty-five women camp followers lost
their lives with 800 fedora! soldiers
in the battle of Paredon, it has been
learned. Fifty-seven officers were ex-
ecuted after the battle.
Reports of the execution of General
Munoz, a nephew of Ex-President Pro-
firio DiaZ General Orosono and nine
colonels, which was at first denied,
now seem well established The men
shot, it is said reiterate& their loyalty
to the Huerta government and rather
than violate their oath of allegiance.
gave their lives. Twelve members Of
federal military band also were
shot .althoush this was done by Con-
stitutionalist soldiers without sanction
of their officers.
A,s if to show that no harm had
been meant the soldiers, after a stop
had beer put to the carnage, asked
the remaining seven members of the
band to give a concert,a request which
was promptly met.
Later, at Hipolio, the seven remain
ing musicians were sent to frater-
mze with the very men who had kill
ed their comrades.
This is the only instance in which
enlisted men were executed.
General Alvarez. one of the Federal
commanders, met his death in an un-
usual manner. After defeat had be-
come certain. he managed to crawl
into a water tank on the train. A sol
der who had shot and pursued him
was severely wounded by the Federal
officer. The latter was killed when
two hand grenales were thrown into
the tank.
Another federal officer, Colonel Ern-
est Iano Hernanaez, shot himself
through the head.
General Guardiolo. though wounded,
escaped -
Those federals who we're wounded
were taken in charge by Villas hos
/ pital corps and are still alive Among
them is a lieutenant colonel sevei,a!
l1,ajors and captains In the past such
officers have not been spared
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29
EX-LIEUT. Decker
is Sentenced
Condemned Man Turns to
Friends in New York
Court and Smiles.
) MINUTES WITH WIFE.
An Appeal Will be Filed Monday
Stay of Execution Will Follow
Will Live a Year Longer.

New York, May 29.-Charles Beck
er was today sentenced to die in the
electric chair at Sing Sing prison dur
ing the week beginning July 6, for
the mul'1jer of Herman Rosenthal.
When he received the sentence
Becker appeared calm. He even
turned to friends in the court room
and smiled.
The prisoner was taken to the sher-
ifs office an6 allowed five minutes
with his wife. Prior to the sentenc-
ing, Martin P. Manton, Becker's law
yer, cited ten reasons why death
sentence should not be pronounced.
He said that an'appeal would be fl-
ed next Monday. This will act as a
stay of execution, and a year may
elapse before the Court of appeals
hands down its decision.
Becker was taken to Sing Sing by
automobile in the custody Of six dep
uty sheriffS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29
TELEPHONE 1888

to J. M. Petit next to Sur
prise Theatre for Mrs. H. ?
Wilson's pure butter. Now
carrying in creased supply
and all orders can be filled.
Get a box of Chas. Gibbs
Corsican Strawberries, so
sweet no sugar needed. Big
sale of string beans and tele-
phone peas tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29
AGREEMENT REACHED.
Cases Concerning The Emerson
Steam Pump Company Con-
solidated.

An agreement has been reached
/ between the attorneys, bond-holders
and creditors of the Emerson Steam
Pump Co. by which the legal mix-up
caused by the appointment of two
rival sets of receivers for the COM
parry by the two courts OF Alexandria
is to be satisfactorily arranged. Harry
3. Cation. one Of the receivers named
by Judge J. B. T. Thornton in the cir
cult court, is to retained as one of the
new receivers, and Howard w. Smith
named by Judge L. c. Barley in the
corporation, court will be the second
receiver.
The adjustment Of the case was
reached this morning when Judge J..
B. T. Thornton came from Manassas
ito close the May term of the circuit
court.
When the suit of Orrin G.. Staples,
I of Washington against the pump
company was filed In the circuit
court Judge Thornton named Harry
3. Cation and Samuel II. Lunt recei-
vers. A few days later second
petition for receiver was filed in the
court by Rudolph Eckleff
of Washington, representing some
minority bondholders, and Judge L. c.
Barley appointed Howard W. Smith,
of this city, and Lawrence Hufty, of
Washington as receivers.
The cases are now, to be conSoli-
dated and filed in the corporation
court. The degree of reference to H.
Noel Garner, as special commissioner,
is to stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29
BANKERS TO MEET.

A number of Alexandria bankers
will attend the meeting Of group
three, Virginia Bankers, which will
meet tomorrow at Manassas, Virginia
This group comprises practically
all of the banks of northern Virginia.
C. H. Chandler, cashier Of the First
National Bank Harrisonburg will
preside The annual election of of
ficers of the group will take place
in the party from here will be Judge
C. E. Nicol, of the Alexandria Nat.
ional Bank, Carol. Pierce and r. NJ.
Green of the Citizens National Bank
and c. S. Taylor Burke, Arthur Her
bert and Julian T. Burke, Jr. Of the
Burke and Herbert, bankers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29
TEMPLARs' INSPECTION; 4!
Grand Commander of Virginia .Arriv-
ed in the City Today.

Right Eminent John David Oglesby,
of Lynchburg, Va, grand commander
of Knights Templar in Virginia ar
rived in Alexandria this morning to
conduct the annual inspection Of Old
Dominion Commanderv No. II, which
will be held tonight at the armory of
the Alexandria Light, Infantry. Fol-
lowin. the inSpact:,r,z., ,n Knights aid
their wives will atteril a banquet ct
the Young Peoples Building Eminent
Commander Chester A. Gwirn, of Old
Dominion Cdmmandery, will act as
toastmaster ana the speakers will be
Right Eminent Oglesby, Right Enlin-
ent c. 7. Lindsey. grand commander
of the District Of Columbia and Enrin-
ent W. J. Phillips, commander Of Com
mandery No. "a. Music will be furn-
ished by a double seXtette under the
direction of Sherman 3. Fowler and
the banquet will be servel by the
ladies of Martha Washington Chap
ter No. az.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29
LOST - On road between AleNan-
dria andf Washington, bunch of
keys on small chain. Reward if
returned to Gazette office % 2t.
DEATH NOTICE.

William Randolph Sutton ched at
9:20 O'Clock last night at the residence
of his son, Elmer L, 800 IS. Pitt St.
He was Confederate Veteran. having
served three years under Colonel
Mosby. He was a carpenter by trade.
He leaves two sons, Lloyd E. and Ell
mer T. The funeral services will be
held from the. late bone Sunday after
noon at 4 O'Clock. 29 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29
DRAWING TOMORROW

The Alexandria Motor Boat Club
announces that the drawing of the
lucky number for the motor boat, the
canoe, and the Evinrude Portable
motor will take place tomorrow morn
ing at 10 o'clock, in the auditorium
of the Elks Hall, Any person hold
ing a tickt upon either OF these ar
ticls will be admitted to the hall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29
NEWS OF THE DAY

BY rising from Lake Keuka, under
its own power yesterday at Ham
ltondsport, ~ Y, Langley's famous
old aeroplane demonstrated its abil-
ity to do more than its gifted ''esign-
er expected Of it. Not only did the
pontoons and attendants weighing
orisinal machine fly, it also carried
some 200 pounds beyond DR.. Lang
ley's calculations. The machine was
the original Langley machine and not
duplicate. Nc changes have been
made beyond replacingrthe old cloth
with new and substituting new ribs
in the wings in place of those broken
when the machine was thrown into the
Potomac eleven years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29
FUNERAL.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Mamie
Taliaferro, wife of George Y. Worth
ington, who died in Washington
Wednesday, took place from Spears
establishment in Washing
ton this morning. The interment was
lin Ivy Hill Cemetery near this city,
The services were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Peters, Of Washington, as
sisted by Rev. DR.. S. A. Wallis, OF
the Episcopal Theological Seminary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29

TIE President yesterday drphati-
cally rejected suggestion from the
manufacturers Of the middle west that
the administrations antitrust legis-
lative program be reduced. He took
issue with the statement that "big
business" is hesitating because Of the
bills pending in Congress. He insist
ed that there is no I1aterial condition
or substantial reason why the business
Of the country should not be in the
most prosperous and expanding condi-
tion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29
DISASTER IN THE
ST. LAWRENCE
Collier Rams and Sinks The
Steamer Empress of Ire
land This Morning.
! $40 PERSONS DROWN.
Accident Occurred During Fog Be-
tween One and Two O'clock While
Passengers Were Asleep.

Fathers Point, Quebec, May 49,.
| Eight hundred and seventy men, wo-
men and children went to their death
in nineteen fathoms of water in the
St Lawrence river early this Mornlng
when the Canadian Pacific liner, En-
press of Irelsnd, went to the bottom
after being rammed by the collier
Storstadt.
In dense fog in the deep darkness
that precedes dawn the giant liner
was proceeding down the river when
the collision occurred.
Almost Immediately after the crash
of collision, and before the two boats
were hardly Separated, the Empress
took heavy list to starboard, max
ing the launching of life boats prac-
tically an impossibiiy,
The Empress Of Irleap3 went down
in ten minutes after collision with
the Srorstadt, a collier bound for
Montreal. The Storstadt is reported
rot to have sunk, floating although
badly damaged.
"S. 0. S." calls for aid came from
the stricken liner directly after The
crash at / 80 o'clock this morning.
Government steamers at once rushed
to the rescue.
Among those saved were Captain
eKndall, commander Of the liner. Whe-
ther sny of the crew were saved was
not known at daylight.
Kendall was picked up out Of a life
boat after his vessel had sunk be-
meath his feet.
More than 1000 souls, passengers
and crew were aboard the Princess of
of Ireland VIII en- the crash came.
Among them was big contingent of
Salvation Army members on the way
to an international conference in Eng
land
Wireless messages to Father Point
declared $50 persons were saved by
the Canadian government steamers
which rushe. to the rescue of the
Empress.
It is believed that at least seventy
besides the $50 on the government
steamer were saved, either picked up
from the water or taken from life
RATS
Under command of Captain Ken
dali, who is lieutenant of the Brit
ish Royal Naval Reserve, the En-
press of Ireland left Quebec at 4:2O
Yesterday for Liverpool.
The Empress of Ireland was built
in 1906. She WAS a twin screw steam
er. 54S feet long, with all modern
equipment, including wireless and sub
marine signalling systems.
The steamer Storstadt Captain An
derson, is a vessel of 1861 tons regis
ter built for the coal trade, am! is
capable Of carrying 1000 tons dead
weight.
Last reports declare 420 had been
rescued by the Evelyn, the Eureka, and
the Tourke, the latter also a Cana
dian government steamer. This would
indicate that / 1,OO2 had perished.
Father Point, Quebec, May %. -
With her bow badly smashed in,
where she collided with the E)rpress
the Storstaat passed this point, bound
up river, shortly after daylight. The
collier wirelesseil as she passed that
she was taking survivors and bodies
to port Names of the dead or the
number of those lost and saved were
not given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-29

Wreckage seen floating in the ocean
of Charleston, s. c, is believed by
shipping people to be from the steam
er F. J. Luckcnubacf, from Tampa,
Fla, May -, for Baltimore, which
is about a week overdue. A revenue
cutter is securing the sea looking for
the Luckenbach. The Luckenbach
carried a crew of 90 men under Cap
tan A. X. Webb. of New York. Geo.
X. Arkbuer, of Baltimore, is chief en-
gineer % a"