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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-02

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motions that would
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glasses. only giving
much brighter but
smaller views. In
fact, on a dark
night, when the
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new glass will dis
cover almost any
large and faint OBJ.
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It's use during en-
eclipse Is to discern
the fainter stream.
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1t does not magni.
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size, but this Is one
OF the reasons why
1t gives a brighter
view, the light be-
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rather than spread
out. It's principal
use at present Is
Tor observing the
zodiacal light. the
A urora Borealis
and the Gegen.
schein or counter
glow, seen at mid.
night opposite the
sun. (The Gegen-
schein is supposed
to be a sort of ex.
tension OF the Xodi-
acal Light. 1t is
also useful in OBJ
servations Of the
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like the Great Neb.
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comets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
CARDINAL GIBBONS
SAILS FOR ROME
Prelate Hopes for Peace with
Mexico When He Returns,
After Six Weeks.

Cardinal Gibbons sailed for Naples yes
terday by the North German Lloyd liner
Princess Irene on his ad liminia apostolic
visit TO the Vatican.
The Cardinal. after celebrating mass IN
St. Michaers Monastery, in West Hobo
ken. at a m. was driven 10 the pier at
1870 a. m. and for half an hour received
the large party OF prelates and lay friends
who had come TO the vessel 10 wish him
godspeed
With remarkable agility for a man OF
seventy-nine. his eminence boarded the
steamship under a decorated canopy. and
in the captains room, amid noral trib-
utes, shook hands with his friends. He
sat in a chair in the doorway and as the
crowd filed by gave them individually his
blessing
II hope" said his eninence, ION my re-
turn six weeks hence peace with Mexico
viii have been restored. l have written
the archbishop OF Mexico City, urging
upon him the necessity OF prayer for tho
maintenance OF peace in his nation, ana
all In his power toward that end. Presi-
dent Wilson. IL seems to me, has done a
wonderfully magnanimous thing in agree
ing to mediate the differences between
this country and Huerta. For years the
United States has always assumed the
attitude OF a schoolmaster TO the Central
American republics"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
FRANK AID HELD;
EVIDENCE PR0BED
Methods Used by Detectives for
Defence Are Under Fire
by State Lawyer.
rPv Telegraph to The Tribune ]

Atlanta. May 5.-Proof that SOLICITOR
General Dorsey is planning an investga-
ton of charges of misconduct on the part
Of Leo Franks agents in procuring ne"
evidence for him came to-day in an order
from the court at Dorsey's request order
ing "Dan" Lehon. Burns agent, held IN
81 600 bond for his appearance before the
grand fury. Frank is under sentence Oh
death for the murder Of Mary Phagan.
Report has It that William j. Burns
himself will also be placed under oonds
when he returns to Atlanta from Okla
homa. where he is now testifying In
government case. The Solicitor refused 10
discuss this.
4 negro witness told to-day OF what he
called an effort by Burns 10 persuade him
70 make a false affidavit of a confession
from Jim" Conley. another negro by
leaving him alone in a room with table
on which was piled silver and green
backs.
The state rested its case to-day the
hearing will be resumed tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
SICKLES TO REST
WITH OTHER HEROES
Burial in Arlington National
Cemetery with Military
HOnOrs.

General Daniel z. sickles will be buried
in Arlington National Cemetery Virginia
following a high mass by Monsignor
Michael j. Lavelle. in St Patricks Cath
edral, Friday morning. A telegram last
night from the Secretary of war SAID
the body would be met by military es-
cort. a firing party and a chaplain.
Arrangements are being made to send
detachment Of soldiers from Governor
Island Friday morning. as a military es-
cort The pallbearers will be selected to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Molyneaux Sickles'
OF Jersey City, said yesterday that they
would attend the mass Friday. but would
not visit the Sickles home TO see the re-
mains. Alfred sickles asserts he Is the
son Of General Sickles by his first mar
rage. but was abandoned when child
fftv-six years ago and cared for by Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Molyneaux, who brought
him up.
while she was visiting General Sickles
April %, Mrs. sickles said yesterday, he
revealed 10 her the whole mystery or his
life She refused to divulge the story
however. saying It would be told only
under oath. Mr.. Hayes, who was the
generals counsel and friend for years
said the general denied the claim OF
Alfred Sickles.
The Board of Aldermen passed resoiu-
tion in memory Of General Sickles yester-
day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
WOULD SAVE LIVES
WITH RUBBER SUITS
New Device To Be Tested
by Four Men in HarbOr
This Morning.

Four men will Jump from Pier A. at the
Battery. into the harbor at 10 o'clock this
morning. They are not members OF the
Coney Island Winter Swimming Club. but
will take the dive TO demonstrate the
value Of a new lifesavlng device invented
by T. f. Aud, OF Herndon, Va. The test
will be witnessed by Lewis Nixon and
number OF representatives OF tho big
transatlantic steamship lines.
At the Hotel McAlpin. where Aud is
staying. the inventor explained the life
sustaining qualities of the equipment. 1t
consists OF loose fitting suit made OF
double textiled, rubberized cloth and so
devised that, when properly donned. 1t Is
alright. This, Aud explained, will hold
the heat generated by the body and pre-
vent death from exposure.
The suit is used in connection with the
ordinary cork lifebelt and can be put on
in less than two minutes, having only one
opening, which is faatened by a strap and
buckle. A man who never had seen the
suit before donned It in one and half
minutes yesterday. Lewis Nixon has
taken much interest in the apparatus. and
1t was through his efforts that to-day's
test was arranged with Dock Commits
s.oner Smith.
In each shoe OF the suit is a quantity OF
lead weighing five pounds 10 help MAIN
tain the wearer in en- upright position.
The inventor said that he got his in
spiration from the Titanic disaster. which
caused him to wonder why so many per-
sons need die OF exposure when a little
warmth would have kept them alive.
After stepping from the suit one Is al
most invariably in perspiration. Hell
nets with transparent goggles are fur
nshed with the costume.
When IN the water the wearer OF the
suit sinks only to his armpits and has the
free use Of his hands and arms. thus CIV
ing an opportunity for exercise. II the
heat from the body becomes too great the
hot air can be released by little, self
closing waive on the shoulder, above the
waterline. After the young men have
Jumped into the water to-day those in
the audience will be invited TO examine
them to prove the contention that they
are warm and dry.
1t is understood that some OF the steam
ship companies are negotiating with
view to leasing supply Of the suits and
renting them out TO passengers desiring
them, in the same manner as steamer
chairs are rented. The four young men
who will make the test this morning are
David NJ Aud, Henry K. Sissler. Guy n.
Church and Harry F. Hagan.
The following steamship companies have
accepted Aud's invitation to have men on
the spot: The Holland-America line.
North German Lloyd, Hamburg-Ameri-
can line. Cunard line, Booth Steam
ship Company, American-Asiatic line,
Scandinavian American line. Uranium
Steamship Company. Panama Railroad
and Steamship Company and Benham &
Boyesen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
Wife of Bankers Son Gets
Separation Decree and
Small A1imony.
COURT TRACES TALE
OF GILDED CAREER
No Power in Law to Force the
Young Mans Father to Con.
tinue Present Support.

Justice Greenbaum granted decree o.
separation yesterday to Mrs. Ethel Lind
ner Belmont from Raymond Belmont
son OF August Belmont. and awarded
the wife alimony OF 800 month. Tn.
granting OF the separation was fore
gone conclusion. for Belmont DID 70,
come here from Europe, where he 1,
staying, TO contest the suit. The only
question TO be determined by the court
was the amount OF support Mrs. Belmon,
should receive from her young husband.
She sued on the ground OF abandonment
and non-support
Delaney Nicoll showed by the tes1-
mony Of the defendants father thar
his income was only ssl2 a year. 50 TIA,
a large allowance for the wife was no,
expected.
Justice Greenbaum wrote a long de-
cision in which he had something TO say
about the "gilded youth OF the city"
His career OF idleness." said tho court,
referring TO Belmont, stimulated by thu
plaintiff, has not been conducive 70 q
healthy preparation for the serious prob
lens OF life.
1T is also evident" he added. "tha,
an award OF alimony may not be based
upon the assumption that a generous
parent. possessed OF large means, may
be expected to continue his voluntary
bounties upon his son. There is no obi.
cation upon the parent to contribute 10
his sons support after his majority and
no power is vested In the court TO cause
the parent 10 bestow his benefactions
upon his son."
The justice found that Raymond Bel
mont spent nearly 10000 in three years
lin life OF pleasure and reckless squan.
derings." OF this amount. II was shown
on the trial OF the action. he save 70
Miss Lindner, before she became Mrs.
Belmont, $4,000. giving her 5000 at one
time. Mrs. Belmont testified in her suit
that she had only $1,000 left OF all this
money.
The decision OF Justice Greenbaum
traced how Belmont went through his
fortune. When the bankers son became
of age In 1910 he had S5.2s4. From Jan.
uary 1 Of that year TO December O.. 1872
when he left his wife. which was shortly
after their marriage, he spent $1,000. al
most constantly in the company OF the
plaintiff" The fortune received by the
young man when he became twenty-one
was the result Of the prudent manage
ment Of his father. the court said
Raymond also received an allowance Of
5000 year from his father and $50
year as clerk in the employ OF his fathers
firm The allowance was discontinued
when the young man married, and he also
gave up his employment. The fortune
with which ne started life was Gisslpated,
the court found. until now X amounts
TO only sl4.5ls.
The amount of alimony," said Justice
Greenbaum. must be based upon exist
ing conditions. with an assumed earning
capacity of 500 and an income OF about
5000. In my opinion a monthly allowance
of 800 Is adequate"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
"v0TES FOR MEN" IN PLAY
Leap Year Land" q Travesty
on Suffrage, Produced.

Leap Year Land" a musical comedy IN
two acts, was produced last night at Wal
lacks Theatre. The book and lyrics are
by Kenneth g. Webb and the music by
his brother, Roy Webb. Votes for men"
is the slogan Of the downtrodden men or
the two rival kingdoms ruled over by
Queen Wflhelmina and Asia, tho Parrot
Queen. The queens are at war with each
other. but In both the female Is dominant,
and man is fighting TO gain the right OF
suffrage. Leap Year Land" Is a travesty
on the suffrage movement.
The play has plenty OF catchy songs and
lively tunes. The songs which scored es-
pecially were Leap Year Land" "Over
the Sea" and Smith. Smith. Smith"
Kenneth Webb starred as John Smith.
an aeronaut: Miss Alice Randolph. as
Queen Wilhelmina; Miss Grace I. Harm
by. as Lizzie, Mayor of the queens cap
ital. and Miss Edith Hallet Frank. as
Queen Asia.
The proceeds OF the play will be devoted
10 charity. The two Webbs, former Co
lumbla students. have written and pro-
duced two other plays. 1.-The Dream GIT
and The Forbidden City"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
CHARITY, $S,000,OOO;
SALARIES ONE.HALF
Efficiency Department Investi-
gates Conduct of State
Hospitals.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune J

Albany. May 1.-The Efficiency and
Economy Department. OF which John H.
Delaney is the head. is endeavoring 70
give reasons for the continuing of its
existence by an investigation into the
state hospitals. Through officials OF the
department 1t was given out here to-
night that the department investigators
have found that II takes appropriations
OF .s.oOo.OoO 10 support 5000 inmates IN
fourteen institutions. and that more than
half OF this sum goes in salaries of SUI
perintendents, doctors and other en-
ployes. numbering about 1900
The investigators say these 1900 en-
ployes compose a powerful political ma
chine, built up under Governor Odell. II
continues 10 be Republican. they say. In
spite Of changing state administrations.
The superintendent are said by the
investigators 10 have motor boats and
bought with state money.
Commissioner Delaney. IT is expected.
will embrace these statements in re-
port. .--.-------- - 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
DIVORCE AND $4,000
FOR MRS. WENMAN
Husband Gets Custody of Five.
Year-Old Son Except for
Stated Periods.

Stamford, Conn. May 5.-Mrs. Byrd
Wenman. of s15 Madison av.. New York.
won her divorce in the Superior Court to-
day and $1,000 alimony. Her husband
gets the custody Of their five-year-old son.
Byrd Wenman. jr.. with the provision
that the mother shall have the boy for
stated period each year. and that there
shall be mutual visits at other stated
times.
Mrs. Wenman brought suit for divorce
on the ground OF cruelty Wenman fought
the suit, making counter charges OF in
toxication and inhdelity, naming Henry
Slack. New York cotton broker.
The Wenmans were married on Novem-
Der 2. 1904. Mrs. Wenman Is rich, and
is related to the Ladew family through
her mother. Wenman was adjutant OF
the Eth Regiment for a number OF years,
and Is a member OF the New York Cotton
Exchange and OF the firm OF Fairchild &
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
BRITISH AT FAIR
IS NOW ASSURED
Premier Asquith Indicates
Willingness to Recon-
slider Attitude.
HOUSE OF COMMONS
ALMOST UNANIMOUS
Prominent Members of All Parties
Wait Upon Cabinet Ministers
to Urge Views.

London. May 5.-The British government
will reconsider its decision not to partici-
pate in the Panama Pacific Exposition at
San Francisco. and It probably will de-
eide that Great Britain shall officially be
represented at the fair In distinctly
modified form.
Premier Asquith this afternoon received
a deputation from the House of Commons,
representing more than half tho member
ship OF that body. and gave his promise
TO submit the views OF the Parliament
tarians to his colleagues in the Cabinet.
The suggestion of the deputaion was
that the British government should erect
a special governmental pavilion which
would serve as q rallying point for Brit
fish subjects from all parts OF the empire.
Mr.. Asquith intimated that this proposal
which would be In the nature of a com
plimentary acceptance of the invitation
TO participate. without committing the
government 10 much expenditure. would
likely commend itself 10 the Cabinet min
listers
Sir Edward Grey and John Burns were
with the Premier. The spokesman for
ln6 were Aili'u -hChN
and Sir Robert Balfour. for the Liberals;
William Hayes-F Fisher. for the Unionists;
George n. Barnes, for the Labor party
and William Redmond. for the National
lists They all laid emphasis on the de-
sire OF the American people that Great
Britain be represented. and they spoke OF
the suspicious aroused in some portions or
the United States by Great Britain's re-
fusal.
Sir Robert Balfour. who has Just re-
turned from California. made the sugges-
ton that the desire was not so much
for a big exhibit as for some sort OF an
official pavilion where the British flag
might fly. where visitors could obtain
information regarding British exhibits in
the general buildings. and where courte-
sizes could be extended.
Premier Asquith in reply said that
every government was bound TO show
Difference TO recommendations Endorsed
by a majority Of the House. II was,
however. a great mistake TO suggest that
the refusal Of the government had been
intended as or had the character OF
slight on the people Of the United States.
The American government, the Premier
assured his hearers quite understood the
attiture of Great Britain. but II would be
a calamity II the American people thought
the refusal TO accept the invitation 10
participate In the Panama-Pacifc EXPOSE
ton had anything to do with the friend
ship OF the two countries, which was
most cordial. Before refusing. the gov
eminent had made inquiries and found no
widespread desire among the traders and
manufacturers of the country 10 exhibit.
The new suggestion. however. would DE
submitted to the Cabinet and the Premier
assured the deputation that 1t would re-
ceive tho fullest consideration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
POPULAR OPERA AT GRAND
EURO Company Presents Cav
alleria" and "Pagliacci."

The EURO Grand Opera Company gave
a very spirited performance OF the
Siamese Twins OF opera, "Cavalleria
Rusticana" and "Pagliacci." last night at
the Grand Theatre. The EURO Company
under its conductor. signor Del Costello
WAS altogether at home In the field OF
the Italian veritists and realized that
neither of last nights operas lent them
selves to kid glove treatment. AS re-
suit both performances were as hot
Hooded as could well be wished for by
any son Of Sicily or Calabria. principals.
chorus and orchestra vying with each
other In this respect.
The most interesting performances OF
the evening were given by Nine. An
DREAM. an eighteen-year-old girl. whose
santuzza proved a real impersonation,
and the Tonic OF Angelic Antola. Signor
Agostini sang Turlddu. and Canio; and
Sofia Charlebois, Media.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
CURZON OPPOSES
VOTES FOR WOMEN
Ex.Viceroy of India Moves Re.
lection of Enfranchising Bill
in House of Lords.

London, May 5.-Woman's suffrage was
the subject of long discussion In the
House Of Lords to-day, when the Earl OF
Selborne moved the second reading OF
bill giving the Parliamentary franchise
to those women already possessing votes
at local government elections. He said IL
was estimated roughly that one million
women I'm the British Isles would benefit
BY the passage OF the bill He asserted
that the vast majority OF women were op-
posed 20 mllitancy and expressed his be-
lief that the idea that men and women
voters would divide on sex lines was a
deluslon. giving 1t as his opinion that the
demand for votes made by women who
paid taxes was founded on justice.
Earl Curzon OF Kedleston moved the
rejection OF the bill, not merely, he said.
because It would introduce a great social
revolution. but because II would be in
furious to the interests OF women. Such
a measure. he argued, would have an un-
fortunate and mischievous effect upon the
relations of the sexes and would weaken
the prestige and influence OF Great
Britain throughout the world He de-
clared that OF the 10000 women voters on
the registers in london only 30 per cent
had voted at the last local municipal
elections, while in the country at large
only 25 per cent OF the women entitled TO
vote had cast their ballots. He asserted
that an inevitable corollary of giving the
vote to women was the grant 10 them OF
the right 10 sit in Parliament. Militancy,
he argued, was not confined TO small
mentally Unbalanced minority, but was
the work OF great organization. He
concluded with the statement that the
majority of women did not want the vote
and lacked the quality and the tempera-
ment TO exercise political power.
Lord Newton argued that militancy was
woman's blind revenge upon society for
the manner in which she had been treated
by the Liberal party.
Niscount Haldane said the country was
approaching the time when 1t would have
to deal with class problems IN which the
cooperation OF women had become vital
The questions OF the birth and death rates
were part of these problems. Much OF
the want OF attention to social problems
had been brought about. he concluded.
because women had no direct means OF
exercising political power.
The debate was adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
British Press Approves
Asquith's New Attitude
[By Cable % The Trlbune. l


London, May 6-Commenting on Mr..
urging on him a reconsideration Of the
governments decision with regard to the
PanamaPacihc Exposition. The Daily
Telegraph" says:
Premier Asquith may be quite right in
asserting that the British attitude has
not been misunderstood by responsible
politicians, but as a matter Of fact popu-
lar opinion in the United States has
taken violent umbrage, and no inconsid-
cradle amount of harm has been done.
I'VE are glad 10 find from Premier As
quiths answer that the whole matter will
be reconsidered, and we hope that de-
cision may be arrived al in closer con-
formity with the wishes OF the commu-
nifty. AS for the nation at large, II asks
for nothing better than a strengthening
OF the bonds OF amity with the United
States by sharing in all schemes of COM
mon interest and common advantage"
1.-THE Daily News says: Premier
Asquith has swept away the absurd sus-
picion that the decision Of the government
not to be represented at the exhibition
was meant or could be interpreted as a
snub. The feet will take part in the cele-
bration OF the opening OF the canal. but
British business men betrayed no eager
ress to participate in the exhibition. and
therefore the government decided 10 do
nothing.
The demand pressed by yesterdays
deputation was apparently the modest
one that the British government should
erect pavilion with a purely official ex-
hibition as a compliment 10 the existing
good feeling and good will. That he will
consider 1t favorably all friends OF the
two countries will hope"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-05-06
CARGO TO GO By CANAL
Hawaiian Sugar Held Up by
Closing Of Tehuantepec Route.

Colon. May s-The steamer Takotsn. OF
the Hawaiian-American Line. arrived To-
day at CristobaI TO take on board cargo
OF sugar from steamers OF the same line
row lying at Balboa, on the Pacific side.
The sugar was to have been transported
across the Tsthmus OF Tehuantepec' out
owing to tho closing OF that route this
could not be done. II Is 70 be taken
through the Panama Canal IN parges
shortly.
The isthmian steamship agents called
meeting to-day 10 discuss the situation
and the superintendent OF tho Panama
Railroad attended. He assured the agents
that the railroad would not give any
preferential treatment TO any new line.
and promised that tho railroad wouid
handle all cargo crossing the isthmus
with the utmost expedition. as had been
done in the past