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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-25
COLLIER BUYS AERO SKINNER.
Beat VIII Carry six Passengers .
90 Miles IN Hour.

Robert J. Collier has bought a six pas
senger aero SKINNER. or gliding boat, from
the Sloane Asroplane Company Of New
York. Tho craft was designed by Frank
Coffyn and John r. Sloane.
Tho hull resembles . large hobsled and
when travelling at sixty miles an hour
over the water the sklmmer looks like q
sleigh gliding oyer Ice. according to the
makers. II has $50 horsepower. fur
niAhsd by q twenty cylinder air cooled
Ansani motor. driving q four blsded eight
foot diameter air propeller.
This 10 said to be the Arot successful
craft Of the skinner type.
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Hears LAST RITES BY PHONE.
TslsDhe.e E.ablss Dyiag Man t.
Attsna wifs's Fsneral.

PATERSON, N. j., Feb. et-Ex.Judge
James Inglis, confined to his bed. In his
home, 100 Carroll street, by pneumonia,
heard by telephone to-day the funeral
services conducted over the body Of his
wife In the parior below.
4 bsll-liks transmittsr was installed
IN The psrlor end wires led upstairs TO the
,o,m whore Judge InSiis lay. When the
nev, Davis stewart Hamilton. rector OF
1870 . reoeiver was lifted to Judge
insai1s ear and was kept there until the
isSt word was spoken.
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BECKER GETS A NEW TRIAL;
GUNNER MUST GO TO CHAIR
Asks Public to Bear With Him

Charles Becker asked The Sun last night make this
statement to the public for him:
II hope the public will bear with until prove am
innocent man, sinned against than SHINING.
II ask no sympathy and no quarter only justice
II believe that the successful outcome Of appeal is due
largely the efforts of loyal wife. the best that
lived God bless her. and my counsel in the CASE
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Reliance on Examination.

It Is confidently believed by the British
authorities that an examination OF the
body will disclose the manner In which
Benton was killed and indicate the truth
or falsity Of Villas explanation OF the
killing.
An attitude that could mot be tolerated
long by the United States In view OF the
pressure exsrted upon this Government by
Great Britain was maintained by Villa
and his subordinates up to the moment
when word was received that the body
would be surrendered.
The Juares authorities refused to d.
vulge any information regarding the dis
position Of the body. While the State De-
partment was preparing to appeal to Car
ransa over the head of villa the word
came that the body would be delivered to
came that Consul Edwards or some other
American representative would be per-
mittsd to examine the body
II 10 said that there 10 likely to be some
delay In the exhumation Of Benton's body
40 villa intends to make q further state
ment and will have the proceedings held
up until he can return to Juarez from Chi
hushua.
The United States Government Ia not
expected to take any action until the ex-
animation Of the body has been completed
=,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-25
DECISION IN BECKER CASE.
Judge HiscOck A.sail. Justice Gov
for at nfair Rulings"

ALBASY. Feb 2i.-In the decision grant
ing new trial 20 cN-Pol'ce Lieutenant
Charles e. Becker the court stood to |.
Judge Werner cast the dissenting vote
Judge Frank H. HscocE o: Syracuse
wrote the prevailing opinion. In which Ne
severely arraignei Supreme Court Justice
Con. who presided al the trial. for unfair
rulinss and attitude toward Reckers
counsel and witnesses AT the same time
Judge Hiscock declared that District A..
torney Charles ;. Whitman had erred in
certain particulars In his conduct OF the
case
Judge Nathan =. Miller Of Cortland
wrote concurrinG opinion, and was
even more severe than Judge Hiscock
Judge Werner OF Rochester, VINO alone
stood for the atiirmance Of the Judgment
of conviction, took the position that
! Becker had been properly convicted and
upheld the rulings OF Justice Cor.
The Court OF Appeals did not pass
upon Becker's counse's contention that
the verdict of conviction was contrary 70
| the weight OF evidence adduced al the
trial, but based It's decision solely upon
/ the ground OF legal technical errors.
Character Of Evidence.
After referring 10 the circumstances 81
| Rosenthaps murder Judge Hiscock first
! discusses At considerable length the char
/ actCr of the evidence when was produced
/ AGAINST Becker by the prosecution and
says that Notwithstanding the efforts OF
tho District Attorney absolutely no ev.
dence was given on the trial directly tend
ing 10 connect the defendant with the
murder by other than six witnesses who
gave evidence of discriminating CONVERSE
tons with him.> These witnesses were
Luban, Hallen, Rose, Weber, WALTON and
says: : -
zone Of them, .Lyban. was produced for
the. purposes. 9fth5 tria!>by the criminal
authorities 81 q. nSsbboring State where
he was ronhossaSs IAN on some Eco eony W,
pear.
after being brought to New York ana
before going on the stand this witness In
manner which we cannok but regard
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-25

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Praises Own Work.

Next Becker talked about his appoint
ment to tho police force back In 1898.
and about the men who put him over the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-25
MOVE TO SURRENDER BODY.
Aauinistration Notified That II VIII
Re Given Up.

WARRINGTON, Feb, 2+.--The Mexican
situation seemed to take a turn for the
better tonight when the State Department
received word that the rebel authorities
would yield to the American representa-
lions and deliver the body of Benton. the
British ranchman who met death after
an encounter with villa
This information came to the Depart
ment tonight from George c. Carothers.
a member OF the consular service at
FL Paso.
The British Government. as indicated
in further statements in Parliament to-
day by Sir Edward Grey and in an
hours conference between Secretary Bryan
and Ambassador Spring-Rice, attaches
such vital Importance to the recovery OF
Benton's body that the United States was
fast becoming obligated to make the re-
covery at almost any cost.
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My copy OF the Bible Is pretty well worn
by now. I've read philosophy. history
plays and pretty nearly everything else
could get my hands on
Hard to Get His Books.
Warden Clancy said that was so and
that he had been put hard TO 1t sometimes
getting the books Becker wanted. one
that h. had a particularly hard time find
ing was Dlsraelrs "Curiosities of Lltera-
ture."
Are you preparing yourself for some
sort of Il career in case you go free
finally" was asked.
YES. I have prepared myself for some-
thing, but l cant tell now what 1t is.
have worked hard in prison. not only at
my books. have exercised in my cell
and out In the prison yard when they
would let me and l am in even better
physical condition than when came here.
Look at this"
lie stood up and showed his big chest
and straight stomach.
Feel OF that ne said.
The arm was as hard as nails and the
hand Ut the end of IL had a grip from
which the reporters fingers are aching
yet.
II tell you I'm In pretty fine shape. The
food here Is good and plain and YOU get
lots OF II. feel like an athlcte.'.>
when do you expect to geSoack to
the Tombs?"
May he in Tombs Thursday.
81 can't say, that depends upon my
counsel. imagine that the remttitur
from the Court o! Appeals to the Distric,
Attorney and the Sheriff will reach New
York by special messenger tomorrow.
should think | would be taken there on
Thursday.
Mrs. Becker Is 10 attend the funeral
OF her mother to-day, go no special effort
/ will be made to get me out OF here to-
morrow. Ny wife il going to bring me
up some clothes. l don't intend To- weaI
! the prison clothing they give prisoners
VINO leave here. am going to wear my
own clothes back to New York. l think
they will At me-"
Next followed a few minutes corversa-
ton. in which Becker asked eagerly about
current events. what was doing In New
York. about some old friends Of his and
other topics which showed that he had
kept abreast OF the times through the
newspapers. lie hadn't seen the accounts
OF the Court OF Appeals action IN revcrs
ing the death sentence FOR him and asked
eagerly about the grounds on which II
was based.
Told that the court had criticised the
testimony OF various witnesses, such a'
Rose. WALTON. Schcpps the Lubans. Jane:
II. Hallen and Bridge Wcbber, he smiled
broadly with satisfaction.
"How can they possibly accept evidence
from those people in new trial after
that" he said.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
FEDS SHOOT BOLT, SAYS BAN JOHNSON
American League Car Sees Reefs
 Ahead for Outlaws.

New York, May 14ABan Johnson the czar of the Amerhan league, de- clares that the Federal league has shot its bolt to no purpose. The in- dependent circuit is destined to die of dry rot in his opinion. Tn edhta- tor expects that before long the filan- ciers behind the outlaw cause will hoist the white flag and attempt to effect some sort of compromise bene- ficial to the peace of the heretofore supreme organization.
 Mir. Johnson was lcloseted some hours -uesserday with the local powers -s1 oIsenized baseball. He stopped toI the oay~oIS hts way from Washington
 {" Boston HssSa- making tour or the eastern wing se-his circuit anu expects to return to this city within a very few days to confer with his colleagues Ban left late yesterday afternoon for Boston. declarin he had no ulterior motive in his visit to the Hub.
 "I judge the Federal league" said Ban. "simpIy by its effect upon my own league To say that ,he Federal league has not affected organized baseball would be folly onA my part. This is how it affected us-%it forced us to increase salaries beyona all just pror rtions. But I maintain The Fed- eral league already has done all the damage it possibly can do. Inc only way the Federal league could hurt us further would be to take away our star players. This is impossible now.
 DO you not know that everyplayer who is worth worrying about isbound by ironclad contract to either major league? From their contracts have been struck the ten days optien re- lease clauses. And most of these men have been influenced to contract their services for-terms of yeaE. This form of document is absolutely bind ing to both parties. Neithf club owner nor player could shirkhis re- sponsibility if he would untirhe life of the instrument had been flhlled. ITO establish itself on q equal footing with us it will be neclsary for the Federals to develop firm green material strength equal tdur own That will mean years. W. smart business men continue to pa out for tunes indefinitely in the hoy Of hnalr ly crowding into field thats already provided with all the basefll that II can possibly stand?'
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
CRIPPLE A PITCHER
Works in Box With Assistance o
 Two Crutchcs.

The following communication mas been received by the sporting depart ment:
 ''The Atlas A. C.. one or the strongest amateur teams in Bridge port, is desirous of arranging games in and around New Britain.
 These boys average twenty years of age and make their appearance on the field with one of the most won derful pitchers that ever graced baseball field.
 | He is a cripple. with two crutcnes on and off the field. His equal can not be produced anywhere, being pos sessed of remarkable Nspeed ana curves. fields his position to per1ec- ton and can give a good account oi himself at the bat This is his fourth wear in the box with the Atlas ana his record with this team is hfty-six games won and nine lost, which can not be shown by some or the aple bodied boys He has pitched Tn good many towns in this state ana New York. An exhibition of this kind cannot be imagined without first see ing him. as you cannot take adVan- taee of him no matter what you oo.
 .'Teams that can assure sooo souare deal and provide suitable guar antees write to Frank Farren, lo' Caroline street, Bridgeport, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
GOLF ASSOCIATION
 WARNS AMATEURS
Section Seven of Organizations By Laws Regarding Professional
 ism Is Changed.

New York, May 14.-In letter now being sent to secretaries of clubs in it's organization, the United States Golf association sounds a warning to amateur golf players who are tread ing on the borderline of professional ism.
 lowing to the fact that certain sit nations now exist says the letter, ..it is necessary to change section seven of the bylaws of this associa- tion which defines the status of an amateur golf player
 The situations complained of in the letter include the writing of arti- cles for money on how to play cer- tain shots-accepting free board from hotels to play in tournaments held for advertising purposes, and accepting certain makes of golf clubs and balls.
 The letter asks each club to make suggestions regarding changes in the rule defining amateurs, with the aim in view of barring evidences of pro- fessionalism.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
FOHL AND CORNELL
 HERE FRI. AND SAT.
Waterbury Will Make It's second Appearance Here Tomorrow and
 New Haven on May 16.

Lee F'ohl and his band of pennant hungry players will make their sec-
 ond appearance at Electric field to- rnorrow-if it doesn't rain. The New Britain club has yet to win game on it's own grounds and if there is any way of turning the tricks the Brownies hope to discover it. MT. Morton, the greatest pitcher in captivity in these parts, will be one of the big features of the Fohl sideshow Morton famed If New Britain swat sters on the occasion of his last visit, establishing 8 league record. Since then he has done better and has boosted his strikeout figure for one game to nineteen, his victims being the Springfield players. Whether
 Morton will pitch has not been de- |, termined.
 Jerry Councils White Wings will tear themselves away from the attrac- .
 tions at Savin Rock long enough to play here Saturday afternoon. Ii will be New Haven's initial stunt in front of local fans.
 Double headers are piling up all
 over the circuit. New Britain has eight postponed games to be n,aved off.
 The New Britain club will plav
 Waterbury in Waterbury Sunday
 weather permitting.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
NEW YORK GETS NUNAMAKER
Boston Red Sox Sell Catcher tn Hel,
 Out Sweeney.


 New York, May 1.-The catch;np staff of the New York Americans has been strengthened by the purchase of Leslie G. Nunamaker from the Boston Red Sox The transaction was com pleted yesterday. Nunamaker will be first aid in the backstop department to Ed Sweeney. Sweeney is doing capital work for the New Yorks, but in order to be fortified the club needed another dependable catcher With Gossett, who was laid up early in the season, but now on the mend; Rev. holds, Sweeney and Nunamaker the New Yorks are well fixed behind the bat, and strength behind the bat is essential to success. Clubs aren't up there that are weak behind the bat A list of pennant winners for years back will show that nearly all had at least one high class receiver Remnants have been won by teams which were only fair in the box or not strong with the bat or indifferent in fielding, but not where there was weakness back of the plate.
 Nunamaker was drafted by both Cleveland and Boston in 1910 from the Bloomington club of the Three I league Cleveland won the draw and Nunamaker was awarded to that club. but was turned over to Boston. He has played with the Red Sox ever since In 1911 he played in fifty-nine games, batted .257 and fielded .972; in 1912 he caught thirty-five games, batted .252 and fielded .973;. in 1913 he was in twentyeigh games, batting :27 and fielding 976.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
CHAPLAIN HAS TEM
 FOR VALLEY HAGUE
Believes He Can Select Est Organ, zation From Ranks 0 Local
 Semi Pro Stars.

Myer P. Caplan, last years man
 ager of the East Ends is making
 n,ans to have a New Brtain team in
 the Pennington vatey eague to be known as the New Brisain oaseoa'i association. Capbn says he mas some of the best players M Ne" Britain on his sring and expects to put a club in the league that will show them aIIsomething.
 Am ong the stars he says ne mas signed are ronovan, Stingle, Zwlck' Applerren. Coogan, Descola, Berry, Schade. Duiack, the last named or the High school team; Kopolowitz and Williams of last years Corbin Screw team; Charles Miller, well known vlayer; Cabellus, of High school fame and others. He hopes to get Bunce and Storey of the stan lev Works club. O'Brien of the Mt. Pleasants is also being sought by Caplan's gumshoe artists. All play CTS wishing a tryout should address Manager Caplan at 110 Dwight street this city.
 Caplan has attended one meeting of the league and will attend another tom morrow night in Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
Eu OUTLAWS TEAM 1 FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE
Dartmouth Fails to Support Pitcher
 % Wd aS Yale Docs.

l New Haven, May 14.-Way was practically invincible for Yale, the tlocals having no trouble in beating iDartmouth to 1. Willard also was nn good form, but received poor SUD- bort from his battery mate, the latter being responsible for all of Yale's h-uns.
 Yale scored in the second on a pass Ro Nudge, his steal of second, Middle Brooks single and Wanamaker's huff bf Sullivan's perfect throw. Dart tnouth tied it up on a pass a sacri- Nice and Mendall's single.
 The locals won in the sixth, when Blossom was hit. Reilly sacrificed Hunter singled and Wanamaker Hhrew wild to second to force Hunter bon Cornishs tap. The score:
 r. h. Q. Dartmouth ...00 00OO1o ooo-1 5 g " ale ..... 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 *-2 ' i
 Batteries-Willard and Walker; Way and Nudge.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
LORD QUITS WHITE SOX.

Washington, May 14.-Harry Lord, third baseman and captain of the Chicago American league club, quit the club here yesterday and left for his home in Portland, Me-, He in- formed his teammates that he was through with baseball for good. It is claimed that Manager Callahan in f.icted a fine on the veteran yesterday and that this precipitated matters. Lord said that he felt himself slipping and proposed to quit before he was sent to the minors.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
Columbia 8, Pennsylvania 5.

Philadelphia, May 14.-The Colum- bia baseball team defeated the Uni- Nersity of Pennsylvania nine in a loosely played twelve inning game at Franklin field yesterday afternoon by a score of 8 to 5. Errors by Penn sylvania were responsible for Colum- bia's first five runs, while poor base running and miscarried squeeze plays cost the Red and Blue team the game. The score:
 r. h. e. Columbia O1OOO112 s-s 9 , Penn .0.0-0 0 0 O 0 o 0 0 O-5 6 6 Batteries and Roseff; Val- liant, Weed, Madden and Schwert.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
Wesleyan Edges Out N. Y. U.

MiddletOwn, Conn.,, May 14.-Wes- 1eyan won it's first game of the season yesterday on Andrus field from New York university by a score of ? to 1. It was a pitchers battle, Par tisch flaming ten and giving four hits while Westcott went him five better in the strikeouts but allowed six safe bingles. A sharp double play with three men on in the fifth was one of the features of New York's fielding. Errors were responsible for one of Wesleyan's tallies. The score:
 r. h. e. N Y. U.......1 0 0 o o o 0 OO-1 6 , Wesleyan ...1 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 %-2 4 0 Batteries-Pfan, Partisch and Kins- man; Chapin and Westcott.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
oHEARN GIFTS FREEZE.

Ithaca, May 14.-Captain Jack ohearn of the Cornell football team did not receive a bid to either sphinx Head or Quill and Dagger, the two senior honorary societies, at their spring elections. The reason was that Ohearn belonged to Majura, one or the social clubs which was placed under the ban by the senior societies sst wear. Ohearn would not consent to the stipulation that he resign rom this organization.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
Nore Dame Swamps Army.

West Point, May 14.-The Army struck snag in Notre. Dame univer- eity, the Westerners coming through with an easy victory. score to 5. Butts was hammered from start to finish, seventeen bingles, five of them tor extra bases, being registered by the visiting hitsmiths. The Army Yielded miserably in the tight places. Ehe score:
 r. h. C.. Notre Dame. 0 0 1 401 O1 2-9 17 0 Army ...1.. ... 0 o 0 0 2 0 O-3 6
 Batteries-Sheehan and Kenney; Butts and Milburn.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
WEEKS SCHEDULE.
Today.

Today. Springfield at New London. Bridgeport at Waterbury. Hartford at New London. New Britain at Pittsfield.
 Friday. Snringfield at New Haven. Waterbury at New Britain. Hartford at New London. Bridgeport at Pittsfield.
 Saturday. 4 New Britain at New Haven. New London at Waterbury. Hartford at Springfield. Bridgeport at Pittsfield.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
WAIVERS ON BoARDMAN.

Philadelphia, May 14.-Connie Mack has asked for waivers on his big left hand twirler Boardman, who came to the club last fall from Wa terbury of the Eastern Association. The big fellow has plenty of speed but weird idea of the location of the plate. Jack Barry expects to be able to play again in ten days. His spike wounds are healing nicely.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
EAST ENDS VS. PASTIMES

The East Ends will journey to East Hartford Sunday afternoon and play the strong Pastimes of that place. The Pastimes have one of the fastest teams in the state, but Manager Earnest thinks he has team a little better and feels confident of getting win over it. Chalmers or Oberg will be on the firing line and Lynch will be on the receiving end.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
WENDELL WILL GO ABROAD.

James I. Wendell, the former Wes- leyan hurdler who competes under the colorsi of the New York A. C.. will join the band of American athletes tc invade England this year. James F. Sullivan, secretary of the A. A. U., forwarded yesterday the entry of Wen- dell for the 12O yard high hurdle race at the British championships. The meeting will be held at Stamford Bridge, London, on Saturday, July 4.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
Michigan Blanks Cornell.

Ann Arbor, Mich, May 14.-Mich- igan shut out Cornell to in a pitchers duel between Quaintance and Regan Quaintance held Cor nell to three scattered hits. but hit two men and walked four The score ::
 I. h. e. Cornell .... 0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 % 3 ; Michigan 70 o 0 ? 0 o 0 *-3 II ? Batteries-Regan and Schirick. Quaintance and Baer
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
*@h@ . LAJQlEs

age, but his batting form has kept him on the payroll. With neither one left things look bad for the big French man. Fans are wondering whether Birmingham and Somers will keep him or not.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14

Nap Lajoie, the great slugger of the Cleveland Maps, has had a hard time rounding into his old form and is hit
 ting away below the standard set in his former years. Maps fielding ability has been nullified by advancing
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14

ball pitched and Sheeren followed with a home run. The score:
 r. h. e.. West Virginia. O o o 0 0 0 o O-1 , Lafayette .....2 DO o 0 0 *-4 2 Batteries-Stansbury and Lambert; G. Brown and Wright.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
FEDS APPEAL DECISION.

Cincinnati. May 14.-An appeal of the Grand Rapids decision in the Killifer case was filed by the Chicago Federal league club in the United States circuit court of appeals here yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
|RtlAN HANDS CAME
 TO THE CARDINAL
Former New London Player
 Bad Day Win Phl|iss.

St. Louis, May ,,~--The 'csrdin defeated tha y-aliiies yeste,day td in rat, slow game. fhe errors Irela. at third for the PhillieS bought about his tegn's defeat
 In the seventh hc made wild three base throw on Cruise and then unused up an easy chance to retire the next runner on d grounder The Cardinals got two runs after two were eut. Doak pitched well for St. Louis. :. Marshall was equally steady for Philadelphia and but for errors would e had almost clean re-
 The >gore' =
 Phlladclphia 000101iO O--s i ot Louis Q 0 00s0O2o *--5 G I
 batteries-Marshah anc Killifer: poak, Griner and Snyder.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
K. c. FEDS BUY PARK.

Cincinnati, May 14.-Federal league officials closed a deal yesterday for the purchase of a local ball park and will move the Kansas City team here.