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VOL LXXXI NO 33. BOSTON. WEDNESDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 7, 1912-SIXTEEN PAGES. EVEN N(G EODTDON coPTRicnr, ipii pt PPirP TWO PT7MTQ thb globs NswspAPma co.

riilvii I LiliN 1 0. 7z3B. O'CLOCK I. I AVERY ST EXPECTS EARLY END OF LAWRENCE STRIKE Miami PLUNDERED MAILTRAIN I Mitchell Thinks A. F.

of L. Will Be A Factor in Adjusting Trouble. Urged by E. Anderson. TwoMenGoton at Memphis, Mississippi Coveretl Grew Got OH Hi anfl Express Cars.

Conference With Owners Expected. Weavers of Three Plants Ask 20 Percent More. Legislative Committee Reports Resolve. It Asks Estimate on Cost of One to Codman Sq. Pres Bancroft Says Elevated Has Much to Carry Now.

Gompers to Issue A. F. of L. Appeal To Aid Lawrence Strikers. i Rifled These and Then Set Them Afire, Tnn.

Feb 7 Kie mtn r' the mill r.d cxprvs cars of i.e train No. nr Hulbcrt. rly mal away th lor.g before an alarm was -1 on thrir trail. tjUj; was cleverly planned and with saeh rrcislorj that i rriptoye coul.l offer f-w of the ajcwr. jeers had haprened until they a to th-lr train stalled.

Tbe al! of th plunder the robbers y.t has not. te-n They rarsa- kd the car and blasted tn Wells Fargo safe, overlooking nothing that imgr.t add th-lr profit. This was the jj.corid hot ip near Halbert within the last fir months. The train left Memphis abjt rr.lj-rlzht. After it cleared the western ter-rlti cf ti.e Vlieslsslppl Hlver brldjTT two maake.1 n.en climbed over the tender and cohered the ensrlne crew with idols, then the tram was baited.

The en finer pas bound and gagged. then irked off Into a d.tch. Tha fireman ran the train on several miles until was signalled to halt, at a campfire i. fstdo truck, a rr.ile cast of il ert. where thrq-- other bandits apd.

ii.te the baggage and n.ail cars were yti' from toe Passer ger rnaches, ar.v of the train crew knew was happening, the locomotive Us light louJ was ir.g farther ir-r r'-e Co sntry. While one of the ban- el I a over th nrep.au. the v.r.imr f-jr of the tand climbed tii press and mall and ar.d clerks. ft- ransacked tne postal fa- c-i-n ti" si fe tf.e exi-res -J'- -t. I ptun and Red ln r.

id a good start at re before an alarm could be -r. telegraph wlrs into Mem- rel been cut. The t.rst intimation to the train came to employes I Island, at tne western ter-r of the 1 bridge. Thev uejtvy detonations, apparently f- a ir.t far tn the country. T.ne fj, -c- made by explosions of am- that was destroyed when the hacsrace and express car ln- had been b.asted.

holdup, the 1. employes sent In a hurry unlfn ord on the Second lage. Committee on Metropolitan Affair at the State Ufeise this morning by Prcr William A. Bancroft of the company. Mr Bancroft said: "Our understanding last year was that If we would take a lease of the subways provided for by the Legislature we should not be asked to undertake in) thing more at present.

These subways will represent an Investment We have not lagged be hind In furnishing transportation. When we undertook the management of the street railways In the investment in rcund numbers was 135.000,000. Since then the gross revenue has increased only about S3 percent, but our Investment has not only doubled and treble7, but more than trebled. "In other words, while the gross revenue has Increased only S3 percent, the investment which we support has Increased over 30 percent, and that is not alL We have under construction extensions which will cost about more. and.

further than that, the cost of the subways authorized by the acts of last year, which we have to support, will cost "In other words, we are now under obligations to support the investment either of the city or our own, of a sum amounting to 130.oi0,o, or an Investment of 3S0 percent greater than that founIwhn we came here ln while, as I have said, our gross earnings have increased only S3 percent. "Now, Just a word about some of these bills, in 110 the Transit Commission. having considered the necessity of a tunnel to Chelsea, ss proposed, re- Contlnned a the Second Page. LAWRENCE, Feb 7 The absence of William D. Haywood, the Western strike leader from this city, the reported visit of Col E.

Iasroy Sweetser. commander of the provisional regiment here, to Gov Foss at the State House, the new demands to be made by crafts, cud tbe refusal of the strike committee members to state what action had been taken at this forenoons executive session caused persons here to believe today that some new turn in the great textile workers strike would be taken within a shoJif time. It was thought In some quarters that todays developments would result in the strike spreading to other New England cities. Others were of the opinion that steps towards another conference of the mill representatives and strikers were being taken. When the conference of the strikers committee was concluded at noon it was anticipated that there- would be Important developments soon.

Another meeting was scheduled for later In the day. The question of strength that the American Federation of Labor will develop in the textile strike situation, and whether it will be a potent factor in bringing about settlement- negotiations, is a matter that Is attracting no small amount of interest among citizens ln general as well as those directly connected with the struggle between capital and labor. This new issue may. It Is thought by some mill men, act somewhat as a deterrent force in keeping the number at work down to a fairly uniform number for the present, or until the standing of the A. F.

of L. Is established. Two Organizations Differ. There was no marked change in the situation at the opening of the mills this morning. At the Atlantic buildings there seemed to be some increase over yesterdays figures, and it is estimated that possibly 400 hands may now be at work there, which is about a third its full complement.

Since the early outbreak on the part Continned on the Second Fage. NOMINATION OF HOOKJELD UP Cabinet Lawyers Had Hour's Session. Discussed Charges Against the Kansas WASHINGTON. Feb 7 Following ad hours session of the four lawyers In President Taft's Cabinet today, it became known that the proposed nonilnv tion of Judge William C. Hook of Kansas to the United States Supreme Court had been held up, and probably would not be sent to the Senate this afternoon, as President Taft had intended.

According to Kansans at the White House today, the latest protests against Judge Hook have grown out of an Oklahoma case, Jn wnich an attempt was made to secure dining oar and sleeping-car privileges for negroes. TVi United States Court. Judge Hook concurring, decided that It was optional with the railroad to furnish these cars for negroes. Representative Anthony of Kansas told President Taft today that many negroes in his State had withdrawn their protests against Judge Hook. Although friends of Judge.

Hook were not ready today to admit that the latest protests ill prevent his nomination, it was said that President Taft has opened up the whole question again, and that Secretary of Commerce and Labor Nagel and Senator Sutherland of Utah are again being considered. Mr Nagel was not present at the Cabinet meeting today. It is well known that he has a strong advocate in Attorney General Wickersham and other members of the Presidents official family. Mi Prove a Great it, He Says. Points to Congestion i Talks to Boston Real Estate Exchange.

Ths luncheon meeting at the American House this noon under the auspices of the general committee of the Boston Real Estate proved one of the most interesting the committee has held so far. These meetings are held twice a month. Stephen W. Sleeper, vice chairman of the committee, of which Hon William A'. Gaston is chairman, presided.

The guest was attorney Elbridge IL Anderson, who spoke upon the necessity, from a business point of view, of widening Avery st. Mr Anderson gave many InteresUng facts, with a plan of the proposed widening, which Is precisely the same as mentioned in the Globe of Wednesday morning, Jan 10. The widening of Avery st is considered by many an Important factor Jn the citys welfare. Several bills have been introduced Into the Legislature calling attention to this Important project. and a committee has reported that this widening should be carried through.

At the'llma ef 'the -statement in the Globe on -the proposed widening of Avery st, various cuts were shown, one -showing Avery st as it looks today, another the lines of proposed widening, and a map of the dixtrict affected by this proposed Improvement. Mr Anderson began his Temarks with a brief history of Avery st, calling attention to the many needs of the district. and what this widening would mean to property values ln the Immediate vicinity. He said: "While there has been considerable discussion as to the probable cost of this improvement, many estimating it to be over 1,000,000. I am confident that this can be carried through at a much less expense.

The congestion In this part of the city is something that should be eliminated, and now is the time to accomplish It. "As Avery st I at present. It Is almost impossible for any large teams to go through from IS ashington st to Mason st. owing to the narrow turn at the comer of Avery and Mason sts. By making it a straight thoroughfare this would be eliminated and firove of great advantage to business nterests, as well as to property.

Boston Asleep, He Says. "Up to last year the city of Boston has been practically asleep as to the methods by which It can possibly create itself Into a metropolis and a big business city. We have gone upon the theory that what was old was good enough, and the existing state of affairs would not have ex'lsted unless some-bodv had thought so. The fact remained, however, that the citizens of Boston, rather than provide for the necessities of the distribution of its population, has submitted to all kinds of Inconvenience end crowdings for the reason above stated. Last year a partial comprehensive reheme for underground traffic in the city of Boston" was Inaugurated, which tended to relieve the congestion at and about Park st, wrongfully referred to as the center of the city.

The need of Boston Is to distribute more evenly the crowds of would-be purchasers throughout a larger mercantile district. The Congested District. The congested district of the city of Boston, I think it will be conceded. Is bounded by Bromfleld. Tremont and West sts, and contains 900.000 square feet, approximately, of property, and that is the highest assessed area in the city, and assessments upon the same are entirely disproportionate to the class and character of buildings covering the ground.

Assessments are all out of proportion to adjacent properties and projierties lying within a stone's throw to the south, across West st, and tn the bloct ln which Avery st is bounded bv WeBt. Tremont, Boylston and Washington sts. "This shows that the values are Inordinately enhanced by an unnatural renter, caused by Die arbitrary placlfg of Park-et Station at and about the comer of Tremont and Winter sts, and the overflow of persons from all directions from around the city of Boston into that pallcular section of the city, whether they desire to go there or not. "The reason for this crowding Into the congested district of 9u0.tn4 square feet Is a lack of facilities for circulation of population. It tends to enrich the few landowners in that section of the city at the expense of the rest.

"It sems that this is carried out by the fact that at the comer of Boylston and Tremont sts and at the corner of Washington and Boylston sta as shown by the record of the assessor a the property is assessed for VA per square foot; at the corner of Essex and Washington st 70, and at and near jhe comer of Boylston st and Tremont st, while in the congested district at and about Futnmer, Winter and Washington sts, the tax' values are from 150 to I Jm per square foot. Buildings of Little Value. "Avery st Itself varies ln width from 1L75 feet on Washington st to 14 feet at Mason at. At Mason st It turns to the eouthwestwsrd and generates Into a nine-foot passageway, where it goes through to Tremont sL The buildings, or most of them, within the square are of very little value. That of course.

Is not true of Keiths Theatre, Boston Theatre, Tremont Theatre and Masonic Temple, and the new building at tbe corner of Washington and West sta After an examination of the property and a talk with the fire authoilties. It Je one of the great danger spota from Csaitas4 sa the Second Page, The Legislative Committee on Metropolitan Affair held a private session at the State House today and turned down various propositions pending before it. The committee gave leave to withdraw on the petitions for a subway from Dudley st to Grove Hall, for a tunnel on Washington st to take the place of the Elevated structure, for a detetrminution of the cost of removing the said Elevated structure and for an extension of the Washmgton-st tunnel. The committee reporter "reference to the next G-neral Court" on the petitions for "more rapid transit In for an extension of the authorised Dorchester Tunnel and for Subway ln Ttorches'er. "No legislation necessary was the verdict of the committee on the retort of the Itallroad and rran-dt Boards on improvements In the Bo-ton Subway.

The committee voted to report the resolve acconipan tng the petition of Representative C. Carr for a report of a route for an extension of the Dorchester Subway. This resolve reads-as follows: "Resolved. That the Boston Transit Commission Is hereby authorised and directed, after an appropriation sufficient to cover the expense of the same as by It has been made to tne city of Boston, to give public hearings. and to Investigate and report in print to the next General Court on or before the first Saturday In January.

1913. a route for an extension of the Imrchester Tunnel provided for In chapter "41 of the Acts of 151t, said tunnel to start at Andrew- sq. and form a continuation of said Dorchester Tunnel and to run to such point in the rorehesler district, not hearer the terminus provided for said Xtorchester tunnel than Codman sq. in said Dorchester district, as will most conveniently afford access or approach for cars from Neponset. Fields Corner.

Milton Lower Mills and Mattapun, so called, in said district." BILLS FOR SUBWAYS. Pre Bancroft Say Elevated Ha Heavy Investment to Carry Against Talcing on More Burdens. The position of the Boston Elevated Hallway Company with respect to the various subway and turn, el bills before the Legislature was stated to the IN FORCE FRANK H. VIELE Secretary and Treasurer First National Bank Talks 1900 We Grow 1911 BOSTON MUTUAL Uff INSURANCE CO. 75-77 KILBY STREET, BOSTON, MASS.

T-H: BOSTON MUTUAL LIFE Is distinctly a HOME Company under Massachusetts laws and supervised solely by Massa- 1 with all of its principal offices ln Massachusetts: with tens r'. fLousAiid3 of Massachusetts people carrying millions of Boston ilu-t Life insurance; with all of its funds invested under the direction cf che laws of Massachusetts these, and many other good reasons, n.ake the Boston Mutual Life a Company that should receive the consideration of the people of Massachusetts. MITCHELL. GOMPERS USED GOTO PHRASE 'Shaksperian Sense, Not Profane, Meant. Exonerates John Mitchell Upon Contempt Charge.

Says He Contends for Free Speech and Free Press. WASHINGTON, Fob 7-Pres Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor today told the court, which Ss trying him, Frank Morrison and John Mitchell, for contempt, that when he wrote "Go to with your injunctions. he had used the expression in the Shaksperian sense and not in a profane one. "I like Shakspere and had in mind some of his expressions when. I wrote that, said Mr Gompers.

"Such as avaunt, Go to with thy prattle. It was in the Shaksperian Bense that I used it, and I meant no disrespect of this court or its decree. I meant Go wait or stop with your Injunction." At the conclusion of his direct exam-niation Pres Gompers exonerated John Mitchell, ex-vice president of the federation, who was sentenced to nine months ln Jail for contempt. Mr Gompers said Mitchell did not sign the pronouncement for which the labor leaders are being prosecuted, but that his name had been attached as a matter of course, and that be did not see subject until it had been printed. hen Alton B.

Parker had finished examination of Mr Gompers, cross-examination by the prosecutors began. Mr Gompers persisted for a time in trying to answer questions to which Judg Frrker objected, but the attorneys way prevailed. 1 jr Constitutional Rights Invaded. Attorney Darlington read the injunction decree to Mr Gompers and questioned him on it phrase by' phrase. When he asked Gompers why he had not obeyed it and had permitted articles to appear In the American Fed-erationist in violation of the Injunction, Gompers said he believed that his constitutional rights had been invaded and that those portions of the injunction to which he took exception were void.

You set yourself and your counsel up as an Intermediate court of appeals to pass on the Injunction? suggested Mr Darlington. "No." said Mr Gompers, "the point that we are contending for is the American right of free speech and a free press under the Constitution." "Now, who Is to decide these you or the courts?" "The Supreme Court of the United States. I contend that when the court transcends Its right, that the citizen shall decide for himself. If he is of the opinion that the court went too far, he must decide for himself, said Mr Goinpem. WAS HELD WITHOUT BAIL Benidlcta De Pasio, in East Boston District Court This Forenoon, Charged With Murder.

Benidlcta De Taslo. 22 years old. of 50 Border st. East Boston, who It is averted slashed Michael J. ONeil, an East Boston Ferry gateman, with a razor from ear to mouth on the right side of the face Monday night of last week.

O'Neil dying1 at the East Boston Relief Station Friday last, was charged with murder at this forenoon's session of the East Boston District Court. The nn was continued until Feb 14. De Uaslo being held without ball. De Iaslo was represented by lawyer llliam C. Maguire of East Boston.

The slashing. It Is asserted, took place about at night. O'Neil was on duty a lAa ferry landing ln East Boston. JOHN Passing through Boston on his way from Portland, ln which city he lectured last night, to Washington, where he is to fulfil another engagement, John Mitchell, the labor leader, this afternoon expressed himself as hopeful of an early settlement1 of the Lawrence strike to the Advantage- of the textile workers. From what I have read, said Mr Mitchell, "i gat tier that there is fair chance of an adjustment now that the American Federation of Labor is assisting ln the consideration of the- grievances of the workers.

It seems to me that It is always wise for operatives to consult with their craft, to consider and submit th(ir demands as members of one craft. "The various crafts, when Joined In a common cause, may ofterx, accomplish more because of the previous formulation of their grievances as followers of a trade. While I wouki not wish to discourage any of the Lawrence textile workers as to the effectiveness of the organization which they have Joined. 1 believe more may be accomplished for them by their trades unions. "I have not made an investigation of conditions in Igiwrence, either as to wages or living expenses, but what I have read indicates that the prevailing opinion of those" familiar with the situation is that the textile workers have not been receiving fair treatment or the wages they should have.

I have seen no expression of opinion that conditions in Lawrence have been fair. "The condition of labor throughout the country is fairly satisfactory now. With the exception of the strike in Lawrence and that of the longshoremen's. in Boston, there are no disturbances of great moment in this country. "Organized labor has been looking forward to a prosperous year, free from dissension.

During the year Just closed the membership of the American Fedtration of Labor was increased by 200.000. and we expect to make even greater gains this year. Mr Mitchell devotes his time now to lecturing and wilting and his speaking engagements keep him busy. CHARGES ALIENATION. Horace G.

Atwood of Dorchester Brings Suit for $20,000 Damages Against William L. Willey. Horace G. Atwood of Dorchester, a claim adjuster, brought suit ln the Superior Court, today, against William L. Willey to recovrr 20.000 damages for alleged alienation of the affections of his wife.

Jennie L. Atwood. The plaintiff alleges improper conduct on divers occasion 6ince January. 1907. MACFARLAND IS SENTENCED.

He Will Die in Electric 'Chair on March 17 for Murder of His Wife, by Giving Cyanide of Potassium. NEWARK. J. Feb 7-AlILs MaeFar-Iand, found guilty of murdering his wife, Evelyn, by giving ber cyanide of potassium, was sentenced today by Chief Justice Gummere to die In the electric chair at Trenton on March 17. MacFarlands counsel says he will appeal.

BOWL OVER S1GNALT0WER. Freight Cars Leave Ralls in St Johnsbury, Vt, and Tie Up Traffic for a Time. KT JOHNSBURY, Vt. Feb 7 The signal and switch tower at the Junction of the and FU Johnsbury Lake Champlain Railroads was knocked from Its foundation and turned completely over late last night, when four cars on a south lound extra freight left the rails. A wrecking crew was call'? from I.yiidouvUle and traffic was tied up for seeral hours over the Iaike road.

The cars were loaded with meat and the contents was strewn over a large area. One car warn so badly wrecked that it had to be burned. J. Doty, In charge of the tower, had Just stepped out of the building when he saw tne danger in time to clamber up a tteep bank out of the way. It win take several days to restore the building and put the eoulpment hack Into shape.

Mrs Mary E. Powell Gets Divorce. Judge Fessenden of the suerlor court today granted a decree nisi to Mrs Mary E. Iowell, wife of Timothy K. Rowell, a former truant officer of Malden'.

The case was tried at Lowell some time ago. The petitioner alleged cruel and abusive treatment. BOSTON. FEBRUARY 7, 181. THE WEATHER.

United States eather Bureau forecasts: For Boston and its vicinity: Fair tonight and Thurs- Sdy: moderate southwest to west wind. For southern England: Mostly cloudy tonight and Thursday; warmer West portion to-filght; moderate west to southwest w'lnd. For Northern New England: Unsettled weather with light snow flurries tonight or Thursday; warmer tonight in South and West portions. Moderate southwest wind. For Eastern New York: Generally fair in south, light snow flurries In north portion tonight and Thursday.

Warmer In south portion tonight. Moderate southwest wind. In New York at 8 a it was 18; Washington 14: Jacksonville 4: New Or-leans St Louis Chicago 23; St Paul 4 below; IV Moines Kansas City 18; Bismarck 3 below: Denver 33; San Francisco 6i; Portland. Or. 44.

Highland Light. 8 am: Northwest. 5 miles, clear; Hull, northwtst. 8 miles, smoky. Boston observations.

Sam; Barometer 30.UU Inched; temperature highest yesterday 33; lowest last night 18; humidity 76 percent; wind west, 8 miles, clear. The Temperature Today. The thermometer at Thompson's Spa records the temperature up to 3 as follows; Low Construction Safety INSURANCE rvi) $2,954,350.00 $9,204,978.00 1911 $17,007,693.00 A Total GAIN of $14,053,345.00. Over a Five-Fold Growth. 3 A Gain of $1,112,530.00 Made in 1911.

ANNUAL PREMIUM INCOME $62,331.00 The low, fire-proof structure in which the Safe Deposit Vaults of the First National Bank are located is an important element of safety in event of a conflagration. There is no mass of masonry to topple upon them and preclude prompt access to their contents. Everyne possesses valuable papers, securi-- ties, insurance policies, the destruction of which would cause embarrassment if not actual financial loss. No surer means of safeguarding them exists than a box in these steel lined fire and burglar proof vaults. The cost is nominal $10 a year and up-, wards.

IFIfoY HedScnml BsnznTi cf BosHim-70 Federal JHcet Capital, Surplus and Stockholders Liability $12,500,000 OS 1911 $691,236.00 A Total GAIN of $628,905.00. Over a Ten-Fold Growth. RESERVE FOR POLICYHOLDERS 3 in 6 a 12 1 2 in 3 $25,052.00. 1C05 $338,309.00 GLOBE WANTS GLOBE DISPLAY ADS READ THEM TODAY Second Annual Skating Carnival FOR Tint BPNFFIT OP THfl ELLIS MEMORIAL CLUB BOSTON' AKKN 4, ToewUr. February 13, ISIS.

It II a Trel'a hand, 23 plm. Figure helms br tbe beet etioeeta of I be art is the lulled ki(ee sod (suede, lurludlng tbe Farl Ore, lub. Hg-rltl f-eturee, lurludlng putbuU pM, qnadrllleu end relay raring and mmur etber noeeltire. Hockey siatrb. Harvard B.

A. A. Free skating for all after 10 o'clock. Ticket, on ea la at Herrlek'e, Wrlgbt tr I ot eon. A.

Jobnimo A Ou, and tbe Arena, price, boxes 10) rreeried easts 2, II ss4 Sue. WB FT 4 4 $1,423,285.00 A Total GAIN of $1,398,233.00. Over Fifty-Five Fold Growth. ZJET" Addition for 1911, $239,986.00. ROBERT KLNG Supt.

of Agencies H. O. EDCERTON rrevident.