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BOOKS KEPT BY GANG OE THIEVES Chicago Men Made Business of Stealing Goods in Transit. Automobile*, Motorcycles and Gen* «•ml Merchandise Taken From Cara and Warehouses. Chicago—That half u million dollar« in property baa boon stolen by a syn dicate of 20 thieve», headei by two physicians, now under arrest with two other men at detective headquarters, la the assertion of officers who have been following the trail of the thievea for montha. The alleged leader» of the organlxation arrested are Dr. Nichole» Kern, Dr. Edward B. Stal- hutte, Joseph Todd and Itomus Daghty. The properly, it is declared, was sys tematically taken from railroads, warehouses and steamship lines, and Consisted of automobilea, motorcycles and loal» of merchandise of every description. Within the la»t two years, it is »aid, the band of robbers has included freight house employes, expre«» company men, "fence” keep ers and jobbing houses to dispose of the stolen good». Ixeit amounting to 110,000 has been recovered from barn» and warehouses. A little boy, adopted son of one of the alleged thieves, Is said to have given the information that led to the disclorSre of the hiding places. The boy told where the books of the syndi cate were to be found. A remarkable ledger, said to have been kept by the "manager” of the organisation, showed just what prop erty the system had on hand. A code was used, and columns of figures showed the cost price of the goods, the selling price, the cost of deliver ing the goods for auction and sale, and the profit accruing to the gang. TYPHOON TAKES HEAVY TOLL 3<M> Reported Killed in Philippine Island Storm. Manila Owing to the prostration of the telegraph wire«, no definite esti mate is yet |x>»»lble of the number of fatalities or of the property I onhos caused by the typhoon that crossed the islands of Samar, Myte and North Pariay several days ago. Such infor mation a» has been receive«! indicates that M 1 pmOM were killed in Samar and Leyte and 40 in the other terri tory traversed by the storm. Despite the enormous damage in Tacloban, capital of Leyte, the fatalities there were fewer than a dona. The government is forwarding re lief supplies to the stricken district. No word has been received from Min danao except a wireless dispatch from the transport Warren, which said the storm was unusually severe. Washington, D. C. — A typhoon swept Visayas, Philippine Islands, on Noveber 25 and carried away three- fourths of the town of Tacloban and the town of Leyte, according to a dis patch received at the Insular bureau from the governor general of the Philippines. No details of th«> disaster were told and no estimate was made of the loss of life. War department officals say there is no reason for believing that a great number of lives were lost. ZAPATA EXECUTES ENVOY. Reba! Leader Carries Out Threat and Kills Peace Messenger, Mexico City—Emiliano Zapata, the insurgent leader, carrying out a re cent threat that he would put to death any additional peace envoys sent by the government to treat with him, a few days ago passe«! the sentence of death on two men who had approached him on behalf of the government, ac cording to news received here from Excuatla, Morelos. One of the men was shot. The other escaped. A dispatch to the Imparcial from Vera Crus says that W. W. Canada, the American consul, has informed the correspondent of the Imparcial that the United States battleships Kansas, Michigan, Vermont and South Caro lina soon will visit Vera Crus. The new» has caused apprehension here, as It is considered unusual that naval visits of courtesy should be in such strength. • REPUBLICANS IN MINORITY, Democrats Hava Control of Next Congress—Progressives Few. WARSHIPS TO STOP FOR COAL TURBANS FOR WINTER Washington, D. C.--Complete re turns on the congressional election show conclusively that the recognised minority party in the 03d congress will have to be the Republican party. The returns show that among the minority members of the bouse, 128 were else tod as Republicans and only 15 as “Progressives.” The senate will have four “Progressives” only. On this basis, It is utterly absurd to set up the claim that the “Progres sive" party will be the recognised mi nority in tho next congress. Regardless of previous partisan affiliations; regardless of the presi dential tickets which received the in dividual support of the respective members of the new house; regardless of the possible deadlock in the senate that may result from dickers and trades between Democrats and "Pro gressive” Republicans and actual Bull Mooners In that body, the minority organisation in the hou-o and senate will be dominated by the Republican party and its chosen leaders. It Is also true that there will be new Re publican leaders In the next congress, resulting from tho fact that many of the old leaders will retire on March 4. The next house of representatives will comprise 435 members, of whom 292 are Democrats; the total minor ity will number 143. A» the "Pro gressives” number only 15 in all, they will amount in the aggregate to less than 4 per cent of the total member ship. This is a nuceleus for a new minority organlxation which by no means approaches the Populist organ isation that existotl in the 62d and 53d congresses. As a starter it repre- , sent« a scant third of the original in surgent membership of the house as it stood at the heyday of its power, when Speaker Cannon was deposed from membership on the bouse com mittee on rules. OFFICIAL COUNT SHOWS WOMEN LOSE MICHIGAN Detroit, Mich.—The constitutional amendment providing woman suffrage in Michigan was defeated by 594 votes, according to figures compiled in the secretary of »tate’s office at Lans ing from every rounty in Michigan. Until the result is officially an nounced by the state board of canvass ers December 10, it is said that no definite statement will be made by the advocates of the amendment as to what course of action they will next take up. Plans are now being made in mnny districts, however, to peti tion the legislature to re submit the «juestion in the spring election. The only recount definitely decide«i upon is in Saginaw, where the figures showed a majority of about 2500 against the amendment. There is a possibility that the recount may swing the victory back to the women suf frage advocate» who have been claim ing it up to within the last two days. COLONEL RANSDELL DIES. Senate Officer Succumbs to Serious Operation. Washington, D. C.—Colonel Daniel M. Ransdell, sergeant-at-arms of the United States senate, former United States marshal for the District of Co lumbia, and an intimate friend of the late President Harrison, died here as the result of an operation performed November 7. Colonel Ransdell was one of the well-known figures of public life. He had been sergeant-at-arma of tho sen ate nearly 12 years, having been elected to the post in January, 1900. As such officer he had practically com plete charge of all official senate af faire, the issuing of subpoenas in sen ate inquiries anti the conduct of senate functions. He was 70 years old and a native of Indianapolis, where his body will be buried Sunday. Four of Six Powers Agree. London—Sir Edward Grey’s proposal that the ambassadors of the six great powers, Great Britain, France, Ger many, Russia, Austria-Hungary and Italy, assemble in one of the capitals with the view of emphasising the points arising out of the Bakan war on which the nations are already in agreement is understotxi to have the support of Germany, France and Rus sia. The idea is intended to avert the disposition to drift into an alignment Troops Drive Elk Back. of the two groups of powers forming Livingston, Mont.—To prevent a the triple alliance and triple entente. recurrence of last season’s slaughter of elk, United States troops from River and Harbor Bill 8oon. Fort Tellowstone are engaged in a Washington, D. C.—"We hope con protracted battle 'along tho boundary gress will make the most liberal ap lines of the Yellowstone National propriation for rivers and harbors this Park. The echoes of the hills are year that has ever been made,” said continually awakened by the firing of Representative Randall, senator-elect blank cartridges in an effort to head from Louisiana and president of the off the elk herd, which, because of national rivers and harbors congress. heavy snow, are trying to cross the "The needs of the country are so borders into the lowlands, where pressing that I believe the appropria hordes of hunters are in waiting. tions should not be less than $50,000,- The season closes December 10. 000, and we hope to have the bill pass«<«l by the Christmas holidays.” Chinees Demand Firm. Salvation Army to Help Police. Ixtndon—A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph from Pekin says it is re New York—The Salvation Army is ported in Chinese circles that the Rue- going to help New York police the elan minister is under orders to return slums. "Blood and Fire” soldiers be to St. Petersburg to discuss the entire lieve that they understand how to Mongolian situation with Foreign handle the roughs who have terrorised Minister Sasoneff. A semi-official New York better than the guardians newspaper says the irreducible mini of the peace, who work with "billy” mum of the Chinese government con and revolver. They are going to take cerning Mongolia is that Chinese sov active steps to train and educate their ereignty ami not suserainty, shall be officers in the exact and accurate recognised throughout Mongolia. handling of desperate characters. American Fleet May Be Augmented in Case of European War. Washington, D. C.— Realising the pea' bilit yr of rapid and important de velopments in the Balkan war, the Navy depirtment has slightly chang el the itinerary for the cruisers Ten nessee and Montana, now on the way to the Orient under command of Rear Admiral Knght. Instead of going di rect from Gibraltar to Smyrna, Ad miral Knight has beaded first for Malta, with the Tennessee, while the Montana, which was destined for Bei rut, has started for Port Said, at the entance of the Sues canal. The change in the itinerary will make it easier for the cruisers to re plenish their coal bunkers, pending tho arrival in the Mediterranean of the collier Brutus. It was said at the State department that there is no present intention of sending other warships to reinforce the Tennessee and Montana in the Mediterranean. European navies are extending all necessary protection in the larger ports of Turkey. Of course, in the event of a general European war, it might be necessary to dispatch the greater part of the At lantic fleet to Europe. PEN8ION NEEDY EMPLOYES. T. R. Thinks Faithful Workers as Deserving as Ex-Presidents. Copyright. 1812, by t’ndc-rwood & Under wood, N. Y. The model below la the Richelieu turban, named after Cardinal Richelieu of Erance. It is composed of red silk crown, denoting the Car dinal’s color, puffed and bound with a gold embroidered band. The brim is slightly rolled on the front and sides. The model above is wearing anoth er style turban hat constructed of fur with a feather standing out at side which will be worn at social functions, being specially fitted to go with low cut gowns and scarf drapery. The hat can be pulled down over the hair to bo in style. PLAIDS ALWAYS IN DEMAND ’ DESIGN FOR SILK STOCKINGS Now Bid Fair to Be More the Rage Than They Have Been for Some Time. Oriental Characters Are the Latest to Be Used by Those Who Like Embroidery. The material most commented on at present is Scotch plaid, which Is al ways associated with autumn, says the Indianapolis News. Numbers of fash ionable women aro ordering two skirts with these new plaid costumes. The semi-fitting jacket covering the hips is worn with a short skirt made for tho country. The material just touches the ankles, and the trimming consists of a wide box plait, back and fronL The same box plaits repeat them selves on the second skirt, ordered for town wear, Below the knees starts a flounco of the plaid material with narrow box plaits touching one an other. This nounce adds extra width to the new autumn skirts. Straps In plaid trim the jacket at tho back, starting at the side beneath k long, square steel buckle. A couple of rovers in surah widen as they cross the shoulders and form a hood ending in a point at the waist One large plaid button fastens the jacket below the bust. Girls who are fond of needlework will want to embroider themselves two or more pairs of silk stockings in the now fashionable Oriental de signs. Select a good grade of silk stock ing woven with thread silk. black or any color you desire; then with a sharp-pointed piece of tailor's chalk outline a design representing some cu rious Chinese or Japanese symbol, lettering or number. These can be found in any Oriental shop or on a Chinese laundry check. They are not difficult to sketch, being for the most part broad lines crossing each other in a curious manner. These should be slightly padded with very soft darning cotton, so that the center will be raised above the outer edge. The embroidery is then done in fine floss silk, using brilliant red, green, yellow, purple and blue. All colors rich In tone are effective, «nd occasionally threads of silver and gold can be Introduced in the embroidery. Care must be taken when applying the work to colored stockings that the colors used in the embroidery harmo nice with that of the stocking itself. Any color or combination of colors can be used on black. Tiny beads and small flowers are lovely when worked in rich Oriental colors. For example, a spray of wis taria is charming on violet silk stock ings. Cherry blossoms on white or green, iris on blue or yellow, and the flaming poppy on black. When working, an easy way to keep tho stocking taut so tho embroidery will lie smooth is to slip a china egg or very smooth darning egg into the stocking, then hold the silk tightly over that as you would for ordinary darning. The embroidery will then be perfectly smooth when worn. EVENING CAP The coiffure matters not at all with one of these quaint new evening caps which are much the fad for theater wear. The cap is made of pearl bead ed gold net, which is mounted over thin atlk. Heavy pearl bead and tas sel ornaments at the sides drag the cap down over the ears. The hair is softly waved and drawn flufilly beyond the edge of the cap. New York—Discussing the plans of Anlrew Carnegie to give an annual pension of $25,000 to future retiring preiidents, Colonel Theotiore Roosevelt said: "As it does not apply to me, I have nothing to say on that side of it. In any event, my interest is not in pen sions for former presidents, but for the small man who has no chance to save and who faces direct poverty when he becomes superannuated. "I think the small government em ploye who gives years of faithful ser vice at a small emolument should be pensioned upon retirement. I believe we must work out some system of in surance and pensions, relieving the ordinary workingman from the haunt ing dread of extreme poverty in old age.” MICHIGAN VOTE IN DOU3T. Suffragists Fear Returns Cause Will Lose. Indicate Lansing, Mich. — Leaders in the fight for the passage of the suffrage amendment to the constitution of Michigan admit for the first time that the complete official returns may show the defeat of the measure by a few hundred votes. But three counties. Keeweenaw, Montcalm and SL Clair, remain to be beard from officially. The official vote from the remainder of the state gave a majority of 165 for the amendment. Unofficial re turns from the three missing counties rolled up a majority of about 700 against it There is a possibility that the offi cial returns may be changed in some instances before the contest is finally determined. RAILWAY EARNINGS GROW. November Shows Increase Over One Year Ago of 6.5 Per Cent. Chicago—A further increase in rail road activity is indicated by the re turns of all United State roads report ing gross earnings for the first two weeks of November, the total amount ing to $15,822,490, an increase as compared with the earnings of the same roads for the corresponding period a year ago of 6.5 per cent. These roads reported a gain of 4.4 per cent the first week of the month, and 4.1 and 4.9, respectively, for the first two weeks of October and Sep tember. The improvement is now quite uniformly distributed, the loss reported being very exceptional and extremely small. Sweet Potato Cannery Opened. Americus, Ga.—The large potato canning plant of the Ware-Progress Orchard company, near Americus, has started operations for the season and with favorable conditions will pre serve probably 50,000 bushels of sweet potatoes here during the next three months. Thia plant is equipped with machinery of the latest type and on full time employs 90 operators. Some trouble is experienced in getting Tinting Lacs. A weak solution of permanganate of sufficient labor, but with this supplied potash will tint laces that deep shade the cannery will be operated on full time during the winter season. of ecru so much used at present It must be carefully dissolved, oth Peasants Fear Turke* Return. erwise It will produce stains which London—Bulgarian peasants in the are impossible to remove. Test the dye with a small piece of vicinity of Kirk Kilisseh are still muslin before dipping the lace. If the wearing the turban for fear the Turks color is too deep, dilute the solution will return and take revenge upon until the required hue is obtained. them, as was done in 1878, wires Noel Never allow the lace to remain In Buxton, member of parliament, who the dye; simply dip in and out again. has been visiting the devastated dis Tea or a solution of coffee is excel tricts of Turkey in the interests of "Thousands are lent to tint laces. The latter pro the Red Cross. homeless," be adds, “and the distress duces the fashionable string color. Lace trimmings to match the ma is indescribable. One Bulgarian doc terial of the frock are much used this tor alone is treating 500 cases. ” season. Frinceton Students Run Farm. With two or three simple colors Princeton, N. J.—That success is even an amateur can produce good ro assured for the farm run by the un suits. dergraduates of Princeton university is shown by the recent report of the French Raincoats. The French raincoat is an excellent manager. E. C. Page, of the class of one to wear with fine gowns. It is 1912. »While the project did not make made of rubberised crepe de chine and money, indications point to prosperous The reasons peau de sole. These coats are excel seasons in the future. lent protectors, and yet are so Ugh' given for the lack of financial profit in weight that they will not leave theii were that the plan was carried out more in the nature of a trial, and that imprint on a beautiful gown. extensive farming was not done. CARNEGIE GIVES AWAY MILLIONS Makes Will and Says He’s Glad Ixiad Is Off His Mind. Corporation Gets All But *25,000,- OOO of Vast Estate—Approves Discussion of Pension Plan. New York—Andrew Carnegie, in a statement Wednesday afternoon, an nounced that all but $25,000,000 of hie fortune, which will be disposed of under his will, will be left to the 'Car negie Corporation of New York, which has been made his residuary legatee, and which will carry on his educational and charitable work. Mr. Carnegie’s statement likewise explains his reasons for planning to pension ex-presidents of the United States, as he provided recently through the Carnegie Corporation. In making his announcement, tell ing how he had gone about putting bis "gospel of wealth” into practice, Mr. Carnegie said: “I resolved to fulfill the require ments of 'the ’gospel of wealth’ by transferring funds, and have done so, except that I have found it desirable to retain for a while personal distri bution of my United States military telegraph corps pensions and Pennsyl vania Railroad pensions to Pittsburg division men and their widows, be cause my old boys would dislike the change, and so, no doubt, would others upon my pension list. "To meet these payments and oth ers under my will, $25,006,000 of bonds upon which the New York state tax has been paid have been reserved. But the New York corporation baa been made my residuary legatee and all surplus left after meeting the pro visions of my will goes to it. “I am happy in getting all this off my mind. It is a grewsome business, but I find that this earth is rapidly becoming more heavenly, so that many good men and women I know labor for others. Surely Luther, Franklin and their followers were right, who held that ‘service to man is the highest worship of God.’ ” In explaining bis pension plan Mr. Carnegie cited the case of three ex presidents as affording justification for the project, the announcement of which, he said, was "making the de sired impression.” His trustees and himself were all hoping, he said, "that congress would meet the situa tion by proper action.” "Not one of us but will rejoice should this be the result,” he said. CONTRACTORS THREATENED Plants Dynamited After Refusal to Employ Union Men. Indianapolis, Ind. — As tending to show the implication of labor union officials in plots, the government in troduced at the "dynamite conspiracy” trial testimony that explosions on non union iron works followed the refusal of contractors to unionize their jobs after personal visits by some of the defendants. Before two charges of dynamite ex ploded on a bridge in St. Louis on August 9, 1908, testified John T. Garrett, president of a construction firm, he was visited by John H. Barry, of the local Ironworkers' union. "Barry wanted me to unionize the job,” Garret said. “ ’You’ll find it a great deal cheap er, for you know what will happen,’ he said. I told him I suspected he was going to dynamite the job and he had better be careful. It was blown up later.” Elliott Orders 4100 Cars. Tacoma, Wash.—The Northern Pa eific Railway company has ordered the building of 500 flat cars at the South Tacoma shops and has also placed or ders for 2500 new box can and 1100 refrigerator can. The shippers of the Northwest responded splendidly to the plea for co-operation issued early in the fall and the Northern Pacific has had less trouble this year in handling the crop than ever before. Fully 45 per cent of the wheat crop of the Northwest bas already been moved. - Big Sale of Hops Made. Oroville, Cal.—By a deal completed here S. H. P. Eakle, of Sacramento, who is the leading grower of hops in the Feather River bottom lands near this city, sold his entire crop of 41 aces to Wolf & Netter, of San Fran cisco. The purchase price was $6,500. I. S. Marks, a buyer who has in spected the crop, declares the hope grown in the Feather River bottom to be equal to the best in the state. Epidemic Scares Redding. Redding, Cal.—On account of the epidemic of smallpox here, the city board of health haa ordered all moving picture bouses, theaters, churches and lodges closed for a fortnight The public schools were closed several days ago. During the quarantine no public gatherings of any nature will be al lowed. One new case was reported. The disease is reported to be of an un usually mild type. Continuance of War Wanted. London—A majority 'of the minis ters at Constantinople favor continu ing the war, according to a dispatch from the Turkish capital to the Stand ard. The minister of war has been ordered not to accept the Bulgarian proposal, but to wait inatructiona.