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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26

. rival to Folsy's Down Town Tann..
Club.
District Attorney Perkins said 49,.
tho conviction of Montimasno .n.. .
would move m trial OF hls eo.~-.
ants. Rocco Carnivals and Franh ~
minor. alleged TO have instisa IA -.
murder Of oaimart. at the June ,srn a.
court. at which Justice Davis Will NJ.
side.
Mr.. Peri1ns let n be known ~.
he was In possession OF information m,
makes II appear that behind mo sfr,rr
Of oaimari there was a politlca, con.
spiracy. the head OF which finally MA.
use Of murder as q means o. ,-o-ro-rr.
the opponents OF n politi.al '.ad.r
The District Attorney was pl..sSs
over tho outcome OF tho Nor,'m,r.
trial. and said Ms Office 1t his ,,r~
Is largely concernci IN tgo prosecu,ln.
Of gangstere. one OF them, Owrey Ma.
den. Is on trial for inspiring the s,lI,,,
Of Patsy Doyle q, t'or'y-rrs, .-ee. 80.
Eighth avenue, and Joseph Pose, uc,
be called for trial to-day before t,..,,.
Davis for directing Benny Srvder ),
kill one OF his ene-rles
There have been three convictions .or
murder In the first degree since as, s.,.
urday. They are Antonio Lc-u1o. AZ.
hired william F1ack 70 shoot G,u.er,.
Merino in East Thirtcen'A s-r..,
Charles De MARITIME, who kllloG A polio.
man, and Montimagno.
In tho summing up Assistant D- ~r4,
Attorney Brothers referred 70 ~. a.,
that Rofrano had failed 20 appear Ara
make a defence 10 the charges MA.
by witnesses against him.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26

nightly orgies WHOM last until early
morning. particular Sunday morning.
There is one place. in New York
where girls who have been dancing In
loose hitting pajamas after they have
finished their sketch retire to the boxes
as they used 10 do In the old Western
dance halls n sit with stome and
friends. Most OF the owners OF these
places are of Asiatic origin either first
or second crop"
Acting Mayor McAneny denied vigor-
ously that there had been any change
OF police policy In Mayor Mitchel's alb
sence. but at the same time IL was
learned that the Kelly case has caused
tho Mayors ofice to question the Police
commissioner. The arrangement row IN
force n thar restaurants having csbarets
and all night licenses must close at =
o'clock and those without cabarets may
remain open all night. The cabaret
places. however. get aroun tho law by
having club rooms upstairs. which was
ono OF the features OF the night life
that Mrs. Kelly objected to.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26
PRESIDENT ASKED TO
RECOGNIZE CARRANZA
First Chiefs Agent Here Tells
Wilson He Can Thus
Save Mexico.
Senior Lou'. Roumasnsc. an .mis-ary

Senior Louis ~Roumagnac. an em,ssary
OF Gen. C~arranza. sent an open letter
20 President Wilson yesterday asking
the President TO recognize CarrarZa Ia
Mexico as an act for humanity"
Senior Roumagnac Is a Frenchman
who has become a ulturaliZed Mexican
and who has lived In Mexico FOR tDerty
years He was financial adviser In the
Madero Cabinet. He came TO New York
In April TO help develop c"arransa's pro-
gramme OF agricultural credits.
In his letter to President Wilson Seror
Roumagnac regrets that there In no
Mexican delegate In Washington at this
time. while the Latin American tuan-
ciers are there discussing their problems.
to present the reforms which Carr4rZa
and his government intend to bring
about-the development OF ideas In
VOWED In the revolution OF 1910. the
Maderist ideas.
should any one reproach Carranza
or his Minister OF Finance with being
lacking in true patriotism because they
continue trying 20 save the credit OF
tho nation 80 asked Senior Raumagnac's
letter. They cannot to-day lay cla,m
TO more than the military victory, for
the political victory st!ll remains pend
Ing. There IL ono person who can pre-
cipitate this victory, and that person IL
yourself. the honorable Mr.. Wilson.
whom VIC all admire and respect be-
cause he bears tho banner with the
motto For Humanity
And as there are numerous subjects
OF ALL nations who await with respect
your decision, ] have thought to call
your attention TO the fact that the pres
ent time Is most propitious for you 20
extend your hand TO your nelghbor and
saw 'Nnn haye s,lffarnJ atA,tgh ,a.
COINS 10 stu further prove my true con-
ception OF our duty TO humanity. And
YOU. free states OF Mexico. hero Il is:
81 recognize until the new general cleo
tons that o and ] will supervisor
the authorized successor OF the Madero
programme and I authorize by my APP
prevail the reconstitution OF the Mexican
Government | give Mr.. Carranza the
means OF assuring peace IN Mex.co."'"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26
MONTIMACNO FOUND
GUILTY OF MURDER
Convicted Of Killing Gaimari
After Jury Deliberates
Just Al Minutes.
TO BE SENTENCED JUNE

A Jury before Justice Davis in me
Supreme Court took Just forty-seven
minutes yesterday 10 convict Oaetano
Montimasno. a Brooklyn bootbiack. who
shot and killed Michael Gaimari. . polit.
icai Iieutenan, OF Thomas r. Foley.
Tammany leader OF the Second Assembly
district. Gaimari vas killed al Chest
nut ant Madison streets on the morning
OF March 8 last. Montimagno was re-
manded to the Tombs until June 7 for
sentence.
During tho trial OF Montimasno the
names OF several politicians. none of
whom appeared. were mentioned. One
was Michael A. Rptrano. . Deputy
street Cleaning Commissioner. who or
ganized the Home Rule Democratic Club.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26
MISTER, HERE'S YOUR HAT.
Police Arrest Negro Who rab,ed
ONE FrOm subway Passenger.

This is TO notify the man whose
straw hat was lifted from his head yes
terday by a negro as his subway train
left the l35th street station at Lenox
avenue that he can get the same by
calling at the West l35th street police
station, Robert Brown, n negro OF 25
West l34th street, was held yesterday
In $1,000 bail for petty larceny In con-
nection with the theft. The prisoner
was caught by Policeman Rosenberg.
who saw hin walking along the street
with a hat In his hand. The man who
reported the subway theft failed TO
leave his name.
Tho police said yesterday that many
rhefus of this sort have been reported
since the straw hat season started.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26
OBJECT TO M M CAPS,
Tom n, teri UnRbIe TO Recognize
Trninmcn on Jersey Central.

LONG BRANCH. N. j.. May 25.~Com-
muters on Jersey Central trains are not
taking kindly 10 tho new style OF caps
trainmen ave been obliged 10 don for
the summer Some OF The trainmen
also are protesting.
The caps are similar TO those worn
by trolley employees The chief objec-
lion 10 TO the visor. This extends so
far downward as 10 cover a good part
OF the face. making a great change IN
the appearance OF the railroad men.
The commuters are scarcely able to
recognize their favorite conductors and
other trainmen.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26
WILSON'S SISTER N.LAW IS I'LL
Caaerwent Operation In . BaIti-
more Hospital.

hAhr1~oRn, May 25.-Mrs Joseph r.,
Wilson. Es'er-in-law OF President Wood
INV Wilson, Ia a patient At the Hospital
for the Women OF Maryland. where she
n recovering from an operation.
The President. who has frequently
made visits to her home, was notified
when Mrs. Wilson entered the hospital
has made daily inquiries by tele-
phone OF her condition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26
Retraction Demanded.

Tn February and March. 1914. I was
interviewed by friends OF ex-warden
Kennedy and was requested TO make an
AFFIDAVIT THAI my testimony before the
Governors commissioner and the Grand
Jury was false and was given IN the
hope OF obtaining executive clemency,
II I did this l would be pardoned BY
Gov. Glyrn and given immunity from
possible perjury indictments. the i'm
mediate payment OF my bill OF s3es.l6
aga.ns, Westminster county for profess
sional services and a position In tho
office O. the Sheriff OF W~es,chester
county. II ] refused ! would be trans
ferred from Sing Sing 10 Clinton PrtsoT.
and an Indictment found aga!ns, me in
Otsego county. y. Y. In 1909. when !
was rot yet IS. would be pressed for
trial upon my release from prison.
g" did not make the desired affidavit
and Immediately the prison officials took
from mo all my personal property
photographs o, my deceased relatives.
letters. papers. clothing. &c.-and re-
fused 20 return Il. on April IS. 1874.
Superintendent OF State Prisons John y.
R!.ey. who was coGnizant OF rhe Larceny
of my property and who declined g.
take any action. ordered my immediate
transfer from Sing Sir to CLIFTON.
ION February E. 1915. ! addressed
three petitions to Gov. WhitTar. asking
for an inquiry into tho larceny 81 ny
property. an inquiry into ne wilful reg
lect OF John u. Riley. Superintendent
Of state prisons. 10 perform a pubic
duty enJoined by law upon him. and tho
return ~ the property. set forth tho
fact thai Superintendent R'icy had in
formed me that ~ ! did not cease In
my efforts TO procure the return ~ my
property. my application :or release
might not he favorably acted on BY the
BOARD OF Parole for State Prisons, OF
which board ne IN chairman. The re-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26
1000 Theft CHARGED.

MY recollection OF that offence IL
that II was larceny OF something Ike
1900. Middlemiss had become acquainted
In Cooperstown and orc day met on the
street a young woman who had been
sent by her father to withdraw $500
from the bank. He accompanied her
and after she had left the money at q
merchants where her father had in
structed her 10 leave the package Of
money. he went back and got the money
under A pretext. Then he took tho nrst
train out OF town.
He was Indicted IN Coope-stown and
caught after a long hunt. 7 had him
before ne again and IN view OF the
ircumstarce sentenced him 70 not
less tran i've or moro Than ten years.
no has now served the Ave years
were he before me I should Be dis
rosed 10 give him a chance 20 see
whether he means 10 do right. Middle
miss wrote ne eome time ago charg.ng
substantially the sam persecution that
re row alleges and 7 tcld him that g!
would write 10 the officials IN Otsego
county. telling them what : knew abou,
him and expressing my belief That he
should rot ne ~clapped instantly into ,ail
on an old charge as SON as rele ased.
AS 20 The truth OF his charges OF
persecution have no Information on
which TO base an opinion. He told me
that while tho OtseEo indictment date,
back 10 1909. the bench warrant for
his arrest was not issued until soon
after he had testified as 10 bad cond,-
lions at s!rg Sing, n that Is so there
may be some Significance In IT,"
James W. Osborne, after emphasizing
Middlemiss's Intelligence and ability,
said
"l appealed 20 Gov. Giynn IN his be-
hair but was unable - get him TO act.
Midd'em'ss deserves well OF the STATE
Tor he services IN the Sing Sing trves-
tisat'on in 1913. He worked nigh, and
day and uncovered things OF the greatest
rossihle value. intend 10 write 10
Gov. Whitman asking him 10 do what
he can In the case. NIddlem.ss ought
20 have a fair chance"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26
RIDES 30 MILES TO
ADDRESS ONE BOY
Kansas Governor Finds Grad
uating Class Is Composed
of Single student.

TOPEKA. Kan. May 25.-One lone boy
graduate at Maple Hill was horcred last
night when Gov, Capper drove thirty
miles through the mud and rain 10 de-
nver a address to him.
Some weeks ago the Superintendent
OF h at Maple Hill exacted a
promise that the Governor would come
and address the graduating class. Yes
.erday the Governor learned that the
aforesaid class consisted OF one lone
boy, But the Governor kept his en-
gsgement. Just the same.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26

Emphasizing the fact that
we've a most complete line
of Sporting Goods in all four
stores.
Everything to play with
and everything to wear
while playing.
Outfits for golf, tennis.
baseball, photography. ca
noeing, camping - every
Summer sport.
The fact that we've suits
for every occasion doesn't
need to be emphasized.
Summer mixture suits.
Blue and black serges.
Gray and white flannel
trousers.
Norfolks with knickers
and long trousers.
Double holiday coming!
Luggage.
Motor wear and acccs-
series.
Everything men and BOYS
wear.
ROGERS PEET COMPANY
broadway Broadway
81 18th St. The at 3%th ST.
Four
Broadway Corners" Fifth Ave.
at Warren at4lst ST.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26

Foo HARRoR. \. j., May c5.--Georgo
Gibson OF 2a35 Rutledge street, Phlladel.
phia, was pinned beneath r heavy NOV
Ing van and was drowned when the van
was overturned to-day In water less than
. foot deep.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26
PERSECUTION CHARGED
BY SING SING CONVICT
Herbert Middlemiss Declares His Exposure of Condi
tons Under Warden Kennedy Caused Rearrest as
Soon as Released-Appeals to Whitman.

ceipt Of the petition was Acknowledged
on February IL. 1915. but no action
has yet been taken thereon.
~ have now been released from Sing
Sing and have been taken into custody
by the Otsego county officials to be
tried. When I was sent to Sing Sing
FIVE years ago ] was told that this In
dictment would not be moved for trial
unless after my release I committed
some other criine.
ut Is evident that my refusal to make
an affidavit generating ex-Warden
Kennedy and my efforts to procure the
return OF my property are responsible
for this action on the part Of the Otsego
county officials Just as was my transfer
from Sing Sing to Clinton.
"I appeal to you and through you
to your readers. for such aid as you can
give me. TO the end that the unjust per-
secution to which ] have so long been
subjected may be terminated. Respect
fully, "HERBERr s. MippLrMrss."
Judge Humphrey was asked to give
his opinion OF tho case and said
The apparent severity of the I'VE
year sentence IL due to the fact that
Mlddlemlss broke his parole. When he
was convicted OF this s;2 forgery let
him 90 under a suspended sentence.
Then he went up to Cooperstown and
committed the offence there for which
he was indicted In 1909 and for which
he Is now locked up.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-26

Herbert g. Mlddlemiss, "a years old.
who has Just finished a 1--WE year SON
tence at Sing Sing and IL now locked
up In the Otseso county Jail at Coopers-
town, N. Y. has appealed to Gov. Whit
man. James W. Osborne and County
Judge Burt J. Humphrey OF Queens for
help on n ground that he Is being per-
secuted for his share in Sing Sing dis
closures hat led to the removal and
n, indictment. ,s, of w1Ss'n John s. Kennedy
James ". Osborne said yesterday that
Middlemss had been of tho greatest
possible help 90 him In the Investigation
at Sing Sing n ought not now to be
prosecuted unde the Otsego indictment,
which dates back to 1909. Judge Hum
phrey said hat he also believed that
Middlemiss. IN spite OF his past record.
which L. not good. should have a chance
to show whether or not he has decided
to live straight.
In q letter to THE suS Middiemiss
says:
"ossiSINo. N. Y. May ~. 1916.
II have Just been released from Sing
Prison after having completed the
minimum term OF an indeterminate SON
n OF not lees than Ave years and
not more than ten years. This sen
tonce was imposed on me In no Queens
County Cour in May. 1910, for having
forged a cheok for SI2 when I was not
quite II years Of age.
ny reason OF tho fact tina I WA a
capable law stenographer ! was en-
ployed IN the OFFICES OF she .%torekeeper.
warden and superintendent OF industries
I also acted as stenographer TO the
Board of Parole for State Prisons for
nearly three years.
"1n 1918 I was examined AZ great
length By Gov. Suffers prison invest
gator concerning my knowledge OF the
affairs OF Sing Sing Prison as admins
tered by Col. Joseph +. Scott. superir-
tendent OF State Prisons, and lohn :.
Kennedy. agent and warden OF sing
sing. Later the Grand Jury OF West
chester county conducted an inquiry and
/ appeared before hat body almost daily
as a witness In July six Indictments
were found. and Warden Kennedy, Store
keeper Gibbs and Kitchen Keeper Hahn
vere dismissed.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1915-01-13

The I. Wonder cures liiney
|rH i8" troubles. dissUiyes grlg.
. 0HT" bofe1. weak ana lame
.H uatiam. AND aiI irreFu.
.uf.. .fI .s Kidneys ald bladder in
'..H U "a women. Regulates
N'r#I.. lies IN children. m uni
t . drurEist vii be seat
.r mt. ORB receipt ~ 500. one
ua' I. is tWo months treat.
mont H dom falls to perfect a
..s for testimonials from
i..a frf .fler states ur. =. "
TALL .t-s olive 81. 81. Louis. NO.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1915-01-13
Medical Directory

Members Of the Potter
County, Texas, State and
American Medical Associa-
tons.
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PHYSICIANS AND SUR
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
STAUNTON REPUBLICANS
HOLD LOVE FEAST
Hack1nan and Fulwiicr. Long Heads
Of Opposing Factions, Come To
gether to Figh, Democracy.

A strong fight in e coming cleo
ton for members of the General AS
sembiy in the senatorial district COM
posed Of s'aunto2 and Augusta is
f. recasted by he"recent harmony
feast of the Republicans of that vi
cinity.
Senator Landes aid Delegate Tay-
ior face opposition that may prove
to be serious, as does the Democrat
who Is nominated for the other of the
districts two seats in the House Of
Defegates. W, w. Sprouf, OF Au-
gusta will probably be that c. ndi-
date,
The harmony feast" as il has now
come TO be called, was held several
days ago and the most conspicuous
feature was the brotheriy love shown
by r. A. Hackman and X. A. Fulwiler,
two Republican politicians of Staun-
ton. who have had their knives sharp
ened for each other for years. Hack
man has had 4 In for Ful~iler and
Fulwiier has been ready to go to any
lengths to down Hackman for long
time. While the Democrats have NO
doubt that they will be able to retain
a majority and elect their candidates.
they are not exactly pleased that the
division within the. Republican party
should ~ healed. II II the difference
between winning MtthOut twins 81
Wlnn4ne Azsex y sss,s u
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
AMERICAN KILLED N
FIGHTING FOR FRANCE
dant of Egyptoloxist. who Dis
covered Rosetta stone.

New York. April IA cablegram
was received today at the Office of the
Corbin. estate telling Of the death in
action at Bots lie Pretre, on March 20.
of Andre Cherennot Champollion. a
grandson of the late Austin Corbin.
who. although an American citizen. was
serving in the French army. The
brief message explained that a bullet
struck him In the forehead.
Mr.. chanpoilion was the SON OF Rene
Cherennot Champollion. and grandson
OF Jean Francois Champollion. a dis
tinglisbed French Egyptologist. who
discovered and deciphered the famous
Rosetta stone. now In the British
Museum. His mother WAS Miss Mary
Corbin. the eldest daughter OF Austin
Corbin, banker. who achieved much
distinction for his success in reorsaniz~
Ing the Long Island Railroad after he
was named as receiver for the road
Mr.. Champollion was in his thirty
nfth year. He was an artist and lived
one -naif or the year at his home in
Newport. n. H.. and spent the remain
der OF the year travelling abroad He
was 1mafried about six years ago to
Miss Adelaide Knox. daughter OF the
late John j. Knox. at one time COM
frolier 81 currency OF the United States.
Mr.. champoliiop leaves = son. Rene.
ava YEARS old. who II Now the sole
mails deecendant " thu Nlussvt4as
n Eax.s s1
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
BL ACkSTONE WINS FROM
CHATHAM BY 10 TO |.

Especial TO The Richmond Nirginian.)
Blackstone. Va. April l4.~-Black
stone Academy defeated Chatham
Training school here this afternoon
by the score of ten to one, The game
was much better than the score would
indicate. lots OF spirit being shown
at all times. Mattox. who started for
Chatham, lasted five innings. retiring
In favor Of Balderson, who pulled him
self together and held the Academy
saS>, excepting in the eighth inning.
when Goode parked the ball for n
home run with one on.
Quite an amount of interest was
shown due to the fact that this Is
the first game Chatham has lost. In
fielding. Chatham was fiighty OF color.
making many costly errors, while the
home team took everything. fielding
perfect game. The features OF the
game was the superb fielding of the
entire home team.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
UNCLE SAM TAKING
ACTIVE PART IN EAST
Representatives or China and Japan
i'm Close Confab With Secretary
Bryan Yesterday.

Washington. d. c. April 1.-the
part that the United States Is playing
in the Far East Is taking on larger
proportions, This has pecn indicated
here in the last few days by frequent
conferences OF Secretary Bryan with
the Japanese ambassador. and the
Chinese minister.
Today both diplomats were 1T the
State Department discussing the
pektng negotiations. Ambassador
Chinda was with the secretary nearly
an hou-, while the Chinese minister
was with him later for almost as long
a time The Chinese minister was
also in conference with Mr.. Bryan
and Counsellor Lansing on the subject
yesterday.
The phase OF silence which Japan
has imposed on all,with whom she has
discussed negotiations at Picking has
not yet been lifted. AID Secretary
Bryan and all other parties to the
recent conferences are retaining
secrecy.
1t is apparen. though that the role
Of the United States In the situation
liz being somewhat enlarged by recent
deVeIopfnents' ri the tiegotiations' at
Picking. 1t has been evident for some
time that both China and Japan are
seeking 10 discuss the situation with
the United States much more freely
than wAs the case when the Issues
first came N the Att<ntien ~ this
13UuN1I &
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-04-15
Germans Making Desperate
Efforts to Stop French Advance

Paris. April i4.---Heavy fighting
has occurred on several points OF
the line within the last twcnty-four
hours. notably near Berry-Au- Bias,
southwest OF Neufchatel, and In tho
ST. Mihiel sector.
In the district of Berry Au- BAG,
where the French are forcing the
enemy back gradually toward
Neufchatci. the French met with
temporary success. then lost the
trench they had occupied. and
finally won another in the same
neighborhood.
The Germans are making deSper-
ate efforts to stop the French
movement against the st. Mihicl
wedge. which t,reatens to cut OF
the troops I'm that sector from their
base at Metz. a counter-attack
was organized by them from Com
bres last night, directed against tho
French lines at Les Eparges. but
IL was frustrated by tho French
guns. Further French adyapces
are reported in the Ally and Mort
mare woods. In both cases the
Germans made coulter attacks, but
failed to recover the lost posi-
fioHS.