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INSURGENTS,
REJECT ALL
OVERTURES
There is No Hope of War Being
Called Off Unless Madriz
Yields AH
ATTACK THE CAPITAL
Revolutionists Say That the Seeking
of Peace by Madriz is a Cloak for
Treachery and They Declare That
He is Secretly .Marshalling His
Forces Estrada Has Decided on a
Double Attack of the Capital, One
Force by Land and One by Sea
Madriz Will Have to Surrender to
Bring About Pence. ,
(By Cable to The Times)
Bluenelds, Nicaragua, Dec. 29
Preparations for war are being rnsh.
ed by the provisional government, In
spite of the peace negotiations. In
the belief of the insurgent leaders,
the seeking of peace by President
V Madriz is merely a cloak for treach
ery and advices received here today
from the secret rebel agents at Ma.
nagua declare that the government
is arraying its forces.
The spirit among the chiefs of the
revolution today shows that there is
little prospect of war's being called
off unless Madriz yields all, All
plans for the advance of the rebel
troops on the capital, attacking Grey
town on the way, have been complet
ed and the advance guard is believ
ed to be well on the journey toward
the San Juan River.
Estrada has decided on a double
' attack pt the capital' one force pro
, needing by water, via the sea, the San
Juan River,: and Lake Nicaragua, and
the other striking out overland on
the Rama trail.
"Only the absolute capitulation
of the Madriz government can bring
peace,". declared a prominent mem
ber of the provisional government to
day and this is the attitude of the
rank and file as well as of the mili
tary and administrative leaders.
Reports from scouts sent into the
interior received at. the headquarters
here declare that the spirit among
the people as a whole is decidedly in
favor of Estrada and that Madriz is
looked on as doubly unworthy as
president, because of his reputation
as a tool of Zelaya and of his action
In throwing over the formal leader
now that he has the reins of the gov
ernment in his own hands. It is ex
pected that the rebel forces will be
greatly augmented by volunteers in
their course to the capital.
NEW FEDERAL
LIQUOR LAW
(By Leased Wire to The Times.).
; New York, Dec. 29 Thirsty per
sons who do business here and dwell
in New Jersey, Connecticut, or else
where outside this state, will have to
take home their "packages" of liquor
in their midst after next Saturday.
Or, if a man ships wine or liquor
from here to his home anywhere out
side New York State, he must label
the package plainly with his name
and -the nature and quantity of the
alcoholic contents. A new federal
law, Section 240 of the penal code
of the United States, goes In effect!
next Saturday which applies to all
shipment from one state to another!
of packages containing Intoxicating
liquors and It makes no difference'
whether the packages are entirely of'
liquor or also containing other ar
ticles. ' . i
The purpose of the law is three
fold: To prevent internal revenue frauds,
to help to enforce the pure food law,
and, chiefly, to end the shipping of
liquors from "wet" to "dry" states.
Tralii Blockaded, by Snow.
Deadwood, S. D., Dec. 29 For
iweuiy-iuur jiuuib tt uituncDieiU
railroad train filled with passengers '
has been blockaded out in White
wood Canon by the heaviest snow
drifts ever known in the Black Hills.
Snqw plows are yet unable to free
it.
." Most of the passengers were taken'
from the coaches during the day and
were brought into Bearwood, but
ttbers are yet on the cars. I
ExlPresldent Zelaya in Mexico
Former President Zelaya of Nicaragua, who has just fled his country
and taken refuge on a Mexican gun
granted the fugitive asylum. Belief is felt in Washington over the com
patitively easy solution of the problem.
EX-PRESIDENT
ARRIVED IN CITY OF MEXICO
"Viva el Presidente" Yelled the Crowd as Zelaya Left His
Private Car Large Crowd Present, Consisting of
Americans, Central Americans and Mexicans
Mexico City. Dec. 29 Ex-President
Zeltiya of Nicaragua arrived here
from Salima, Cruz at 8:10 o'clock this
morning. As his special oar slowed up
it was surrounded by a guard of honor
and a crowd, and Zelaya was enthusi
astlcaly cheered
The backbone of the reception crowd
was composed of Central Americans
and their friends, but the majority
were Mexicans, with a snrinklin? of
Americans.
Viva el presidente" yelled the crowd
as Zelnya showed himself. The
cheering lasted for several minutes
without a break, while Zelava, stand
ing on the platform of the private
car, bowed bowed and waved his hand.
Finally he was compelled to make
a tpecli. - v
"I have only a feeling of gratitude
and friendship for the Mexican peo
DETAILED REPORTS OF THE
EXECUTION OF AMERICANS
(By Leased Wire to The Times.)
New Orleans, La Dec. 29 Detailed
reports of the execution of Cannon
and Oroce, the. American Insurgents
r hot at the orders of ex-President Ze
laya received hero today, tell of the
bravary of the two condemned men
when they realized that Zelava had
commanded their death.
Zelaya took his step over the pro
tests of the lieutenants, General
Medina, Toledo and Irlas. 0". Novem
ber 15 the Americans were noticed that
death sentence had been passed on
tliem that nlrht. ".,
The folowlng morning they were
taken from the fortress at El Costilla.
As they marched by their guard to th
scene of the execution, thev passed
by their graves, already prepared.
Morse Anxious About Decision.
(By Leased Wire to The Times)
New York, Dec. 29 Charles W.
Morse, the oonvlcted' banker, under
sentence to serve 15 years la the fed
eral prlsou at Atlanta, paced nerv
ously back and forth in his cell in
the Tombs today,, while he awaited
the decision of Judge Hough, of the
United State circuit court on his ap
plication for a new tria . The decis
ion was delayed tor )ome reason,
however, aid was not handed down
during the morning.
boat. President Diaz, of Mexico, has
ZELAYA HAS
ple,' he said, " and for President Diaz
I could not ask for no mote than I
have been accorded by Mexico."
It was significant that he made no
mention of the United States.
The strong anti-American feeling
of the Mexican people broke out how
ever, and when an enthusiastic
American shouted "Three cheers for
the IT. S. A.," an angry murmur and
hissing were the only response, save
for the cheers of the other Americans.
Zelaya was escorted to his carriage
by the troop drawn up In his honor.
A troop of cavalry cantered by his
side as he left the station, and on his
trip through the streets he was loudly
hailed by the crowds, which gathered
at several points to cheer him.
He was received by President Diaz
at his palace at 10 o'clock and an ex
tended conference took place.
tjioce attempted to plead with Gen
eral Medina, declaring that he was a
blither Mason. Cannon however,
urged him to come without a word.
"Keep a stiff upper Hp," he said.
"We've got no chance."
One hundred soldiers formed a square
about them. The death warrants were
read at once from each corner. Cannon
and Oroce were blindfolded and their
hands bound. They protested at not
being allowed to see.
Then the tiring began 12 men in
three ranks approached. Those on
the right fired at Groce and those on
the left at Cannon. Captain Constan
tino gave tile command and the
Americans fell. Cannon was shot In
the breast and stomach and lived a
short time.
Newport Cut Off From World.
(By Leased Wire to The Times)
Newport, R. I., Dec. 29 (By mes
senger) Newport has b.jen three
days without wire communication
with -the outside world. Even the
local telegraph service is still de
moralized. More than 1,000 of the
1,200 telephone in the l(cI system
comprising Newport, ' Tameetown,
Middletown and Portsmouth are
"dead." It 1b estimated ly telegraph
company officials that the storm dam
age will reach 1100,000. . ; j .
FIFHT FOR REFORM
Has Developed Divergent
Views of Factions
Reform Today Lies in Hands of Foot
ball Rules CommWftee Final Rec
ommendations. Being Left to That
Committee Proposed Changes in
the Rules. .
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(By Leased Wire to The Times)
New York, Dec? 2. The reform of
football today lLesln the hands of
the football rules' tpmmittee of the
intercollegiate ' athRiic Association.
Following the annual meeting of
that organization, insvhicn the vari
ous phases of reforfLjrevoliuion and
abolition were threshed out, the
final recommendations were left to
the committee.
Today the athletic .research so
ciety met in the Murray Hill Hotel,
where the other association held its
meeting. Many of ;the delegates to
the former meetings were present to
day when Dr, Clark. Jletherington, of
the University of Missouri, presided.
The principal topic today was the
presentation of a strict line of ama
teurism in college sports.
A sharp conflict ln the football
committee is expected, wlion the mem
bers meet. ij
Today it seemed probable I bat the
majority would favor the followlns
changes, lint only after a sharp con
flict: The prohibition of dragging, push
ing or pulling players with the ball
and of piling tip on ft player, as well
as all" attempts to gain ground witu
the ball after the runner's progress
has been stopped or the ball is dead.
A bar on approaching within three
yards of a player who is in a position
to make a fair catel), until the latter
has been touched by or missed the
ball.
Requiring seven ,men . of the of
fense to be on the Uoe of scrimmage,
not more than thre4 being allowed to
cross the line tugetner in plays
across the line. Etltninatlpn of the
nresent forward r"aL..ind allowing
without restriction that play when
completed behind the line of scrim
mage, without penalty for failure.
Making compulsory the removal or
any player on the request of the
trainer, doctor, or captain of his
team.
To a great extent the recommenda
tions were embodied in the letter
sent out by the West Point Athletic
Governors, in which the military
academy took the lead in the fight
for reform.
A surprise in the situation is hie
absence of A. A. Stagg, of Chicago,
from the rules committee. He is
succeeded by Dr. H. L. Williams, of
Minnesota. This indicates that the
east will have the guiding hand, as
Professor Staeg is a militant west
erner, with many plans for football
reformation. Not so much is ex
pected of Dr. Williams. The other
members are:
Dr. J. K. Babbitt, Haverford; E. K.
Hall, Dartmouth; H. B. Hackett, II.
S. M. A.; Dr. W. L. Dudley, Vander
bilt: Dr. W. A. Lambeth, Virginia,
and Dr. C. W. Savage, Oberlin.
GLADSTONE CKNTENIARY.
Made a Factor in the Political Cam
paign in England.
(By Cable to The Times)
London. Dec. 29 The centenniary
of the birth of William Ewart Glad
stone today was turned into a factor
in the political campaign brought on
hv the lords'. rejection of the budget.
The central services in honor of the
atfltaamnn were the opening of the
rjindstono exhibition and decoration
of his statue which was profusely
decorated with evergreens, ine reai
observances, however, were tne
scores of liberal meeiingB nem
throughout Great Britain and the
firing of political broadsides in the
campaign.
R. A. BALLINtJER.
Secretary of the Interior R. A. Bal-
linger, who Insists that Cong-res
shall order an investigation of ht
department because of various as
persions that have been cast up n it
by way of Forest Service and other
channels of criticism.. The secretary
also wants' the uncasing department
investigated, as well as his own. .
if"t for .mx.hiI, il"
Mrs. Mary
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New York.' Dec. 2H T!ie''&5-..''tv:wo'il.f nof-snwfi liemtf -of t!e offer,
friends of Mrs. Man- Uliur Droi-nw I she nsseri'!! that her case was strong
today rallied to her aid and volim-: t mv.:i u oltset the categorical do
teered to tostitv in her lehal! in the'ninls t the millionaire defendant
action tor separation against w.'.nul
Gould Brokaw at Mineola. I- I. M rs. I I'rien
Brokaw, however, declared ilial sic
DR. WU TING FANG
TALKS TO REPORTER
(By Leased Wire to The Times)
New York, Dec. 2!) Dr. Wu Tins
Fang, the retiring Chinese minister,
who sailed for home on the Lusi
tnmu today, was guarded bv a giiini
plain-clothes man, Detective McDon
ald. Dr. Wu decries the report that he
needed a special guard heecanse oi
the recent assassinations and at
tempted assassination of a political
nature in the Orient.
'McDonald,' he said, "is attached
to the legation and he is with mo
for another juirpose." He would not
say what that, purpose was.
"Do I look as though I needed a
body-guard?" the diplomat asked.
"It is nonsense. OI course I greatly
deplore tile attempt on the liio ol
I Prince Chnn. 1 know the prince well
i and know him as a brond-imndod and
'splendid man. He has the interest
of the New China at heart and tor
j the life of me 1 cannot imagine why
anyone should want to kill such a
inian, a man who was doing so much
I for the fntnre of China.
I Then Dr. Wu critically studied li is
i Interviewer. ' You seem lo lie in
good health," he said, "What do you
do to keep it?"
"Nothing," replied the interviewer.
"Walking is great, for the health.'
Dr. Wu said. "Do you walk much?"
"My work requires a lot ol walk
ing," the reporter answered.
"That's so," assented Mr. Wu. "It
reminds me of a story. A Washing
ton man went to a physician and
asked him what lie should do to set
his health back. The physician ex
amined him and declared tliut he was
alii run down and he would have to
begin walking every day and take
plenty of that form of exercise. The
patient informed him that he was a
letter carrier."
; Dr. Wu chuckled deeply and bowed
a cordial good-bye to his interviewer.
Fi-eight Yards Blocked.
(By Leased Wire to The Times)
Washington, Dec. 29 With: hund
reds of cars loaded with perishable
proiluc), sidetracked on account of
snow-blockades, railway officials to
day are working toward straighten
ing out the serious freight situation.
Aiinroiimately 600 cars filled with
fruits ind other things, that. not
keep .ire lying idle in the freight
yards. .
MJair Brokaw
f'7o
did ii'il care to have her
nilergo tile Irving ordeal of
j t. si u un:r.
D OF TRADE
NEW LAW
i By i.,Wfd Wire to The Times)
i Mii.'H.U". I Tr, L".t-Chiragu board of
tr:i!,' will wud a special committee to
'.i-hindim lo I'xnlain tllf "market"
ami i i'i"ii'( l asaiiist the adoption of
pi'.i'.r-('H ,.:b'liMi to curb dealing in
"I'm ii i rs'' on I'oufl irodurts, meat and
Siirh :( law would be injurious to
pruilllrrr ami rnltsn it, r alike," said
J. miic- A. I'atten, the wheat kliifC.
"'I'll.' I'.inuer would suffer immeasur
ably, n,. would get less for his grain,
('.ittle and lioss and the public would
pay n'oir. In fact the trade would be
i:iva!zrd, 1 have no idea, though, that
rons.:irss will pass such a law. The
trouble i ihat people are prejudiced
because thev d. :''t understand the
VMM hrnoits of the present system.
I'nder condition-: and is now enabled
to know 'what his wheat will bring,
lint if there is anything wrong at the
rxohanKC why investigate, to be sure.
"The more complete the investiga
tion, the Itt'tter. One thing is sure
if dealing' in futures is prohibited you
will see a business upheaval that will
si aii le tin- whole world."
' THE WF.ATTIER.
Forecast till S p. .in. Thursday.
lor IJaleiglt and vicinity: Much
colder and fair .tonight, probably pre
ceded by snow Hurries this afternoon:
Thursday fair, colder.
For -North Carolina: Partly cloudy
and much colder tonight: Thursday
fair, colder in east portion; moderate
northwest winds.
WRATH flit CONDITIONS.
The disturbance referred to in the
last report has moved to the Atlantic
coast with Increasing energy, attended
by light; snow southward to North
Carolina. This disturbance is being
followed by increasing pressure with
much colder weather In all . sections
easr. of the. Rocky ' Mountains; .. .The
temperature is eight above zero at
Nashville, two : 1) v ;iro . In Saint
Louis, sixteen h ..v.v- v saint Paul, and
twenty below at HaM Houth Dakota.
The Indications' ore t'.at the weather
will be fair in this vicinity tonight
and Thursday. Tt. wiil be much colder
tonight. Wativ pipes In dansrer of
freezing -.should ;i- cut oft. The tem
perature, will 'ail to about fourteen
degrees bv eui y morning.
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DIVORCE CASE
CLOSEDTODAY
Suit For Separation Ended Af
ter Brief Examination of
Two Principal Parties
BIG CROWD PRESENT
(expectation of Hearing Details of
Seiindiil, Heretofore Kept Hidden,
Drew u Large Crowd to the. Bro
kaw Divorce Court Today Coun
sel Had Indicated That the Matter
of the Mysterious Sweetheart
Would Re Aired, But it Was Not
Done Brokaw Subjected to An
other Cross-examination Mrs.
llmfcnw (joes on Stand Again.
(By Leased Wire to The Times)
New York, Dec. 29 Both Sides
suddenly rested and a swift ending
was brought to the suit of Mrs. W.
Gould Brokaw for separation and
$30,000 a year alimony before Jus
tice Putnam at Mineola today.
Brokaw failed to make good his
threat that he would go into his
charge that, his wife was still fond of
an old sweetheart whom she wished
to marry who was advising her.
Mrs. Brokaw was the final witness,
denying categorically every charge
made by her husband on his examina
tion and cross-examination. It is be
lieved that the woman with the won
derful grey eyes has won her case.
Justice Putnam, when the lawyers an
nounced that they rested, adjourned
court until Saturday,, on which day
he will expect ar full statement Kg. 'to
the financial status "of "the defendant.
New York, Dec. 29 Expectation
of hearing details of a scandal here
tofore kept hidden drew the largest
crowd that has attended any of the
sessions of Mrs. Mary Blair Brokaw's
suit against W. Gould Brokaw, the
millionaire, for separation,, to the
court of Justice Putnam at Mineola,
I j. I., today. The attraction was the
announcement of the defense that the
mystery surrounding Mrs. Brokaw's
old sweetheart, of whom Brokaw la
said to have been jealous, was to be
cleared.
"We are sorry, but we must probe
this phase of the case," said John F.
Mclntyre, Brokaw's chief counsel, to
day. Mr. McTntvre declared that neither
he nor his client decired to fling mild
in a case whore a woman was con
cerned, but that on the re-direct ex
amination of Mr. Brokaw, who is
si ill under cross-examination, the
matter of the man referred to would
be taken up.
"We will also show," said Mcln
tyre, that Mr. Brokaw gave up an
old sweetheart for his wife, and gave
her up entirely."
Brokaw was much put out when
ho was again called for cross-examination
today. He thought that the
lawyers tor his wife had finished
with him lust night. Mr. Baldwin
renewed Ins merciless questions as to
the persecution of his wife by spying
servants and secret telegrams.
The cross-examination of the wit
ness was brief, and then he was
turned over to his own attorneys.
"Were there any children born of
this marriage?" asked Mclntyre, and
the witness, answering "No", left the
stand. The case tor the defense was
complete,
Mrs. Brokaw was called by her
lawyer to rebut the charge of her
husband.' Looking directly at Bro
kaw she denied nil his accusations.
Her Quiz was brief and then the
case was closed.
REWARD FOR WRECKERS.
Texas Traction Company Offers Re
ward For Dynamiters.
Dallas, Tex., Dec. 29 The Texas
Trraction Company today offered a
reward for wreckers who late last
night dynamited the tracks between
here and Sherman, just outside of
Dallas. The bandits planned to rob
the in-bound express car, it is be
lieved, but a premature explosion
foiled them. The conductor and no
torman of the express flagged out
bound cars in the nick of time. The
rails were twisted into a snarl.
Attachments Against Anna Held.
Chicago, Dec. 29 An attachment
suit has been filed in the municipal
court against Florence Ziegfeld, Jr.,
husband of Anna Held, for 11,312.5ft.
for goods, wares and merchandise
whidji the plaintiffs aver they delta
ered. , ' , " "
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