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The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
SAYS ROSE URGED GUNMEN TO KILL RosENTHAL BECAUSE
 BECKER WANTED IT DONE.
DENIES HEX FORMER STORY
Says She Saw Gunmen Divide the Money Paid For Murder-Swore Falsely at Former Trial to Save the Life of the Man She Loved.

New York; May t5.-Mrs Lillian Rosenberg the young widow of Lefty Louie" one of the four guamen cleo trocutod for the part they played In the murder of Herman Rosenthal, to. day was a witness for the state at the trial of Charles Becker. charged with being the instigator of the plot her husband helped 10 carry out. In swearing she heard Jack Rose urge her husband and his three compan- ions 10 kill Rosenthal because Becker wanted them to- and that she saw the quartet dividing the money they re- ceiyed in payment for the crime, the pretty widow directly contradicted the testimony she gave at her hus- bands trial and finished what District Attorney Whitman declared to be
 proof beyond all doubt that wit. nesses for the state have told the truth.
 On ross-examination, the widow of Lefty Louie" was asked why she had not testified at the trial of the gun men as she did today With tears in her eyes the girl answered '1 lied then because l wanted to save the man I loved from the electric chair. ]"
 Mrs. Rosenberg appeared to be on the verge of collapse but she grasped the arms of the witness chair and quickly regained control of her emo tions
 Mrs. Rosenberg's statement dis counted the confession alleged to have been made by "Dago Frank Cirofici just before the gunmen ewre Ielectrocuted In the confession he was quoted as saying he never heard the name of Becker mentioned in con- Inection with the murder plot,
 During the same session of court | Otto Kayersi formerly a chauffeur | for Becker. declared an assistant dis trict attorney had threatened to have him indicted if he failed to give un- true testimony that would have been damaging to Becker's case. Counsel for Becker expressed themselves as being highly elated over this admis- sion.
 The state today said it expected to comp etc its case Monday, to which day the trial was adjourned.
 Martin T Manton, Becker's chief counsel, after adjournment, said if the prosecution concluded its case Mon day that of the defense would be com pleted within three days or by Thurs day night
 If Becker desired to take the stand, Manton said, he would be called as the first witness in his own behalf. and Mrs Becker. toe. would be called if wiling to testify.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
THE QUADRENNlAL CONFERENCE WILL ASK CHURCH TO OFFER
 A PRAYER FOR PEACE
SET ASIDE MONDAY, MAY IS
Conference Will Ask Divine Guidance to Peace Envoys and Also Ask the Church at Large to Devote the Day to Prayer.

Oklahoma City. Okla, May 15.-The oyersaadowing features of todays
 session cf the general conference of
 the Methodist Episcopal Church
 South, was the report of the commit tee of B on the Vanderbilt case, and this promises to occupy at least two days session of the conference next week, when the matter will be called up for consideration.
 The question cf laity rights for wo- men may come up in the confidence tomorrow and this will provoke an other flow sof oratory The commit tee has recommended this for rejec.
 tion but that does not mean it is going to be allowed to go by without
 some speechmakins.
 In accordance with the action at yesterdays session setting apart next Monday as a day for special prayer for the success of the negotiations 1 opening that day, looking 10 a pacific solution of this country's troubles with Mexico and the adoption of a resolution requesting Bishop Wilson
 to prepare an address 10 be sent out to the church generally Bishop At kins announced that this duty had been performed and the conference directed that the address be issued
 to the church at large that all might partake in the exercises of prayer which will be observed here by the
 conference. The address fellows.
 "Recognizing that the hearts and
 destinies of men are in the hands of
 Almighty God, and that all the na'
 tions of the earth are subjects of His empire. we give devout thanks to him
 for the long continued peace with which our own nation has been blessed
 We commend also most heartily
 the course which has been pursued by the administration in charge cf our national affairs at the present time in it's patient waiting upon the deve.- opment of issues in our distressed and war-riven neghbor, the republic of Mexico, instead of a policy of interfer- ence such as would doubtless lead to
 large expenditure of blocd and treasure before a final settlement could be reached.
 We especially rejoice in the friend ly mediation of the sister republics of
 Argentina, Brazil and Chile, between
 our government and that of General
 Huerta at the City of Mexico, both on account of its present value and it's influence upon the relations of all the American republics with each ether | in the future.
 We are in the possession of infor-
 nation wlich leads us to believe that
 the peace negotiations being thus ] conducted will reach a final or deter
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
THE WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT MAKES IMPERATIVE DEMAND
 FOR NEWS OF PARKS.
BELIEVED 10 BE EXECUTED
Mexican Officials Have So Far Re, fused Any Information Regarding His Disappearance and Reported Execution.

Washington. May 15.-The United States today demanded Of the Huerta government news of the fate Of Pri- yate Parks, the American infantry man who strayed into Mexican ines near Vera Cruz. declaring that unless information about him was given im- mediately the American yeument would consider that an unlriendIy and hostile act had been committed in violation of the understanding for Ia cessation of lostiiiues pending me diatiou.
 President Wilson and Secretary Bryan, it was learned tonight drafted n strong communication after receiv. ing word from the Brazilian minister in Mexico City that Parks had beeI "eNecuted' No mention was made in the minister's report of whether he was shot as spy after courtmartial or whether his body was burned as has been reported consistently to General Funston
 The American government cabled the Brazilian minister to inform the Huerta government of the strong feel ing of the United States in the maT- ter, directing him 10 make vigorous representations concerning the incl dent The note asked the minister to protest to the Huerta government that if Parks were alive the failure to explain his whereabouts was in itself an unfriendly attitude and that if the soldier had been executed as has been reported such execution of man who came into the Mexican lines in full uniform was contrary to military pro, cedure Of ciyiized nations and was an ac t.f hostility.
 No mention was made in the Amer. ican note Of the course the United States intends to pursue in the mat ter. but an official close to the presi- dent said tonight it was one of the things which would be held up against the Huerta government when the final reckoning came over often ses committed against the United States.
 The three South American media trrs had received no communication from the United States about the Parks incident and. persons in the confidence of the president say the affair probably would not interfere with the beginning of the mediation proceedings, though it was recalled in many quarters that the United states accepted the tender of good offices with the reservation that no hostile acts toward Americans sh u'd occur while negotiations were in progress. Cabinet officers conyers2nt with the details of the Parks incident did not believe it would affect adversely the mediation and they believed the hori
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zon would be cleared when the con ference began Wednesday.
 The receipt of word by the British embassy from Sir Lionel Garden, the British minister in Mexico City, that .J. R. Silman, missing American vice consul, was on his way by rail from Satillo to Mexico City, brought the first news about Silliman in several days, considerably relieving anxiety that had been felt by officials. The British vice consul at Saltillo tele- graphed the information to Sir Lionel Garden
 The Parks and Siliman incidents have been looked ol in many guar. ters as likely to embarrass the media ton nesouati-ns but those close to the administration said both incidents probably would be cleared mp by next week
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
CLOSE MISSION MEETING.

Nashville, Tenn, May 15.-With the reelection of Miss F. F. & Heck and all other officers except two, the Wo- men's Missionary union which has been meeting simultaneously with the Southern Baptist convention, closed its sessions today The new officers chosen were Mrs. J. D. Chapman of Greenyille. s. C, vice president for that state. and Mrs Charles Ammens of New Orleans, vice president for Louisiana
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
OPEN COMMUNICATION.

Washington, May 15.-The constitu- tionalists have opened means of com municaticn for public use at Tampico and business now can be transacted by telegraph between that point and points in the United States, according to dispatches the navy department received tonight from Admiral Mayo. The admiral did not give details. but officials here explained that tele- graph line had been put through to the American border.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
GUNBOATS IN PORT.

Vera Cruz, May 15.-The gunboats Zaragosa and Bravo, which aban- dcned their stations at Tampico when the federals evacuated that city, passed Vera Cruz late today. They had been followed south by the United States cruiser Tacoma and two torpedo boats. The torpedo boats put in here but the scout cruiser Chester was detached from the fleet to keep the gunboats in sight and to lay off Progresso when the Zarasosa and Bravo put in there.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
CONVENTION ADJoURNS.

Memphis. May 15.-The forty-firs annual session of the National Confer ence of Charities and Corrections, which convened here May s, ad- journed late today The next meeting of the conference will be held in Bal timore.
 At the final session report was made by A. J. MoKelway of Washing ton, secretary for the southern states of the national child labor committee of reforms during the past decade, and several speakers discussed gen. erally the conservation of the child.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16

imitation stage in a conference to be held al Niagara Falls, Monday, May IS. and in view of the importance of lthe issues then involved we hereby call upon all our people to observe that day as a day of prayer that the representatives of al the govern. Iments engaged may be led by the spirit of God to such conclusions as twin make for present peace between I.he United States of America and the republic of Mexico and for the fur therance of peace that shall be per mancnt and that shall be honorable and profitable alike 10 both nations.
 We recommend that the general
 conference set apart Monday, May lS. at II o'clock a. m. for season oi prayer for the same gracious ends.
 "(Sisne1 Bishops \ W. Wilson, Collins. Denny E. k. ricks J. C. Kuge. !. <. Key. W. B. n.y. II. C.. Morrison. w. R. Laml W. A.. Candler R. C. Waterhot H F..
 floss. F. D. Morgan, James A, ms, J.. | II. Nice .y."
 The conference held night session to receive the message Rev Matt $. IHughes. fratemal delegate from the Methodist Episcopal church. Dr. lIHughes extended ;tian saluta- tions of the pee communion land assured tn, nee of their Iabiding interest trly affection and expressed Joy fir the continued success of Methodism He spoke of the history of Methodism during the past century, concluding this review with the dec aration that it was with gratitude to God that he now reported la quickeued sense of mission through ont the whole church. tie discussed religious life emphasizing the deyel .pment of the Sunday school during 1 ltle quadrennium and declared that in this lay the churchs great oppor- lmnity He spoke Of education and de- cIared the Christian college repre-. selted the cause of intelligent Ameri-
 can citizenship.
 In concluding his address, Dr. Hughes said;
 "lf l were to gather mp in one sen-
 tence that waich is in my mind and
 heart as l close my message, it would
 be the imperishable dear to all Myth odist hearts
 "The best of all is, God is with us. Men have played the prophet with Methodism They have proclaimed it tu be a selfimited movement. They have described it as a tidal wave of religious feeling. They have predicted it's rapid decadence and it's final dis appearance. They have set it's merits and bounds in history. They have a 4 pointed the time of it's departure. But when we stand up on the apex oi time and mark the living millions to whom she ministers in holy things; when we find her well along into the third century in which she has played a part, with the dew of youth still oa her brow and her spiritual forces un- abated: when we consider the achievements cf the past year, not as a matter of pride, but as a reason for praise; when we recall that in the last 12 months Methodism recruited a greater host under the banner of Christ than any other religious body
 in the United States we are con-
 strained to say with holy awe:
 God is with us"
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
WATSON INDICTED.

Augusta, Ga, May l5.- Thomas E.. Watson. former representative in con- eress and once a candidate for presi- dent of the United States on the ticket of the peoples party, was in dicted by the United States district court here today, charged with send ing obscene matter through the mails.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
PRIESTS EXPELLED.

Brownsville, Texas, May 15.-EX- peled from Mexico for the good of the nstitutionalist cause, nine French Jesuit priests arrived here today from Monterey. Nine more are expected tomorrow
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
WILL AsTARTS CAMPAIGN.

At the Constitutionalist Front Near Hipolato, Mexico, May 15.-The cam paign of the constitutionalist forces under General Villa began in earnest today the disposition of the troops wAich General Villa brought to this int and vicinity for the march on Sal tiIlO.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
TUXPAM EVACUATED.

Vera Cruz, May 15.-TuXpam has been evacuated by the federals and occupied by the consttutionalists
 The federals went out to meet the yesterday. They were overwhelmed. however, and re- treating to the town, immediately were scattered to the hills.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
SULLIVAN LEAVES sALTiLLO.

Washington, May 15.-John R, Sil- liman, American vice consul at Sal tillo, who was arrested by Mexican federal officials and over whcse safety there has been grave fears, left Saltillo yesterday for Mexico City. according to a telegram tonight to Ambassador SpringRice from SIT Lionel Garden. British minister in Mexico City.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
REFUGEES LEAVE SALTlLLO.

Mexico City May 1j.-A train ar irving here from the ncrth tonight brought 25 Americans from San Luis Potosi The refugees reported that a rumor was current in San Luis Potosi that John R. Silliman, United States vice consul at Saltillo, still was in that town and free, but was unable to InaVn
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
OCCUPY NUEVo LAREDO.

Laredo, Texas, May 15.-Gen. Jesus Carranza, brother of the first chief" of the Mexican constitutionalists. ar. rived in Nuevo Laredo from Monterey today with his staff to assume com. mand of the border town. A national salute of 21 shots from anvils greeted his coming
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
MONCLOVA EVACUATED.
Federals Desert Last Stronghold in
 North of Mexico.

Juarez, Mex, May 15.-Nonclova is the last town held by the federals on the National Railways of Mexico be tween Piedras Negras, opposite Eagle Pass, Texas, and Sa.tillo, and has been occupied by ccnstitutionalists under Gen Francisco Murgia, accord ing to a message from General Murgia received today The message stated that the federal garrison fled as sool as the advance guard of the constitu- tiOnalsts came in sight
 The capture of Moncloya, it is prob. able, will permit the opening Of through communicable between the American border and Monterey
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
" BATH E R
 20 R ECA s '

Washington, May t5.-Foreeast for Arkansas: Cloudy Saturday. prob- ably showers west portion; Sunday, showers.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-16
MEET THE HIGH
 COST OF LIVING

One way to meet the high cost Of living is to spend more time studying The advertisements ln your morning newspaper. In that way you will learn where to spend your money and Est the best possible Va1ue.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-01
JAY BASSETT, INSURANCE
MAN, DIES SUDDENLY

Jay Bassett. OF the insurance firm
OF Bassett K Reese. died. Saturday,
in Bay city. from tumor OF the
brain, following nasal operation,
The funeral was held from his resi-
dence. 40 SO Cantield.aye. west. Mon.
day afternoon at 1880.
Mr.. Bassett left Detroit for Bay
city, two weeks ago, expecting 10
stay there one day lie was taken Ill
very suddenly. Mrs. Bassett was at
her husbands bedside when he pass.
ed away.
Mr.. Bassett was born in Novi,
Mich. Jan. IL, 1851 He was grad
uated from the lpsiIanti Normal
school and laugh, school Tor two
years before beginning the study OF
law lie practiced law until 1889,
when he entered the insurance bust.
ness MIR. Bassett Is survived by
three brothers. John r. Bassett. who
has recently retired as principal OF
the Johnston school Samuel Bias
sett. OF Noyi. and Irving Bassett, OF
wyoming. and four sisters, Mrs. Ed
gar q Durfee and Mrs o. 5. Hulett.
OF Detroit Mrs Celestia Davis. OF
Waco. Tex. and Mrs C. V. Merse'
reaux. OF 81 Louis
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-01
10000 MINERS ON
STRIKE IN WEST VA.
United Mine Workers Predict
Victory After Short
Tie-Up

CHARLESTON w Va. Jun, 49,
Ten thousand miners OF tue Kanawha
coal keld OF ,his state Went ON strike
today because the operators have re.
fused TO grant them the check.off
which vas the basis OF their recent
demands The situation at the yarions
mines was reported quiet Al 10
o clock
In the entire district the mines al
Paint Creek alone we're working
Most OF these are owned by the Paint
Creek Galleries Co which granted
the check-on on Saturday The Brier
Greek Co gverted strike early this
morning by granting the check.of1
Directors OF the Christian Galleries
Co. we're Ia session today az Lynch.
burg and we're expected To decide the
question OF meeting the demands at
their conference. Pending word from
Lynchburg. their employees remained
AZ work.
Oficials OF the United Mine work
ers predicted that the strike would
be Of short duration because OF the
oucessions made by the Paint Greek
and Brier Creek companies.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-01
RY JOHN EpWIN WA.

! (SfdG Correspondent United Press
WASHINGTON, June THE vel
OF secrecy over the administration
plans for Mexican mediation was im
penerrable today Although President
wilson himself talked with Justice
Lamar over the long distance tele
phone and secretary Bryan exchanged
long code kilograms with the Amer
lean commissioners az Niagara Falls
All information regarding the situa
ton was withheld
Il Was admitted that the American
representatives. had received final In
.struCtions II was assumed that these
instructions were TO continue 10 press
for consideration for Carranza in the
psileys Ohicial confirmation how
ever, was lacking
The situation is such that prema-
tpre publicity al this time might en-.
danger successful result" was the
Bryan statement
This was the only word obtainable,
although the premier persisted his
optimistic belief that a peaceful solu-
ton OF the entire Mexican situation is
certain to obtain.
Ohicials generally professed TO be.
lieyC that the mediators will eventu.
ally ADMIT CarranZa TO their confer
ences. The very fact that he con.
trolls all OF northern Mexico, and Is
about TO establish a complete provi-
siOual government in Saltillo, makes
him a potent factor that will have to
be considered IL any plan for a solidi-
fed Mexico.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-01
PLANS TO ERECT
GIANT FLAGPOLE
Council of Clubs Will Fly Old
Glory $50 Feet High on Play
ground

The Council OF Clubs, made up o.
the various civic organizations IN the
northwestern section OF the city are
raising funds TO purchase and have
set up in the Northwestern play
grounds, at Grand Riyer-ave and the
Boulevard, flag pole 100 feet high
as q permanent tribute from the cltl-
zens OF Detroit and particularly from
those in the northwestern section
The pole, when set up, Will cost,
including 75-foot flag, about S,2Oo:
About half of this amount has alreauy
been contributed from business peo-
pie and the balance is TO be raised
by popular subscription in small
amounts, as il is the wish OF the
clubs 10 have as many as possible SUD
scribe that ii may more nearly rep
resent the sentiment or the people
To inculcate the spirit OF civic prlde'
and patriotism in the children, II Is
the desire OF the committee haVlhS
the raising OF funds In charge that
each child will contribute at least hVe
cents.
The people Of the northwestern sec
ton take first pride in the play
grounds and educational center III
this center in this section as 1t was
largely through their enterprise that
this fine plot OF ground was secured.
and they think this will be the hrst
time a gift OF this nature has been
made
Ii is planned to have the pole erect
ed and dedicated during the G. a. K.
eucampment In August at which time
suitable exercises will be arranged,
a celebration OF considerable proper
tlons Will take place
Each organization is working out us
own plan for the raising OF FUNDS,
one OF the novel plans being that or
the West Warren Residents associa-
ton and the Ladies OF the West War
rem organization who are placing
boxes in the various business places
in the district in which contributions
may be put
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-01
NO LIVES LOST
FROM The KARLUK
Captain Robert Bartlett Reports
Companions Safe on Alaskan
Island

LONDON. June Polar enthu'
siasts today we're greatly cheered "
Capt. Robert A. Bartletts report TO
the British government that none Oh
the men were killed when the Ste
fansson Arctic ship KarIuk vas lost
in the ice Bartlett said all oil MS
companions were safe on Wrangell
island. Alaska They have plenty OF
provisions and frewood. and are IN
territory where game abounds
Bartetts statement was sent here
from ST Michael island. IN Alaska
Il told a remarkable tale or suffering
and hardship, and OF almost miracu'
lous escapes Nilhjalmur Stefanssoh
left the ship Sept no. IL MAS Jan 10
when the Karluk became fast IN the
ice near Herald island, southeast OF
Siberia
on Jan 10 the ship went down.
When il was known that tue karluk
could not be saved the "A men on her
worked like beavers and succeeded
in SAVING their provisions and fuel
and large part OF the scientinc
equipment Bartlett made the men
go onto the ice he remained until
the last. and jumped Just before she
sank
Bartlett then left his men and went
alone through the frozen Arctic IA dis'
lance OF 500 miles to Siberia, TO get
aid. One hundred miles OF the way
led over ice and all his dogs died
Incidentally Bartlett gave II as his
opinion that the northern ice drifts
across the pole.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-06-01
MISS JAY asked TO
DROP HEART BALM SUIT

CHICAGO. June IL Anonymous
letters. written to Miss Georgia "
Jay. la which the writer's begged Miss
Jay 20 drop her $4,000 breach OF
promise suit against Billy Sunday $
choir leader. Homer Rodeheaver fg.
ured In the trial today
As Miss lay was leaving the Wit.
ness stand. her attorney asked her
TO tell IN emry about anonymous let.
tiers, she received IN this mornings
mali The court sustained an objec
tion The letters are understood 20
have contained appeals 20 the plairi n
TO settle the case out OF court with
out further publicity
On cross-examination Miss Jay al
mitted she had broken an engage
ment with another man before she
met Rodeheaver. She refused 10 mar
~ him. she said. because she learned
his morals we're not good.