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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14
GREAT Chinese CITY GIVES
up WITHOUT GREAT Loss
s sssazzs ON EITHER Side.
Gen. Chang, Imperial Commander, Es-
capped Across River-Foreign War
ships Return to Their Anchorage
Foreigners Are Trying to Get Out,
But Find 1t Impossible.

Marking, China.-The revolutionary
forces have taken possession of the
city after a parley with the imperial
government forces who were in occupa-
ton. At midday December the
white flag was displayed on Lion fort,
inside the walls, to the northwest, in
dicating that the gunners had Joined
the revolution.
General Lii Yuen Eeng, the revolu-
tionary leader, who had captured Tiger
for few days ago, occupied Shat
Kwan, a town on the banks of the
river outside the city of Marking.
Thereupon the warships under the com
mand of Admiral Sha, which had hith-
erto lain two miles down the river, eau
tiously approached and took position
under the guns of Lion hill fort.
General Lin, second in command of
the revolutionary forces, took the
TAPPING gate and then arranged the
terms of capitulation of the city.
Later on, the revolutionary troops
entered and took possession of the tele-
graph office. White flags began to ap-
pear everywhere and no fighting oc-
CURED when the revolutionaries entered
the streets.
Reliable revolutionary reports saw
Pu Kow, across the river from Nan.
KING, is surrounded by rebel troops. 1t
is occupied by 1900 imperial soldiers
Conditions Again Normal.
Conditions in Marking now are al
most normal. The revolutionary forces
have appointed police patrols through
out the city. General Chang, the i'm
perial commander, escaped across the
river to Pu Kow, the night before the
revolutionary forces entered the civ
1t is believed, with the consent and
connivance of the rebel commanders
From Pu Kow General Chang, accom-
panied by 1000 picked troops from the
garrison at that town, proceeded
northward. 1t is thought he will at.
tempt to join the northern army
through Shantung.
The foreign warships have returned
to their anchorage opposite Shat
Kwan. Trains have begun. to run into
Marking.
reports from Szechuen province are
not reassuring. Many foreigners are
unable to leave because the governors
find protection from having foreign
ers within the various towns, which
guarantees against attack. 1t is sug
gested that the foreign governments
request Premier Yuan Shi Kai TO asl,
General Lii, revolutionary commander.
to furnish an escort for isolated for
eigners to places of safety.
Manchuria Will Mix In.
The Independence of Mongolia has
been proclaimed at Urga, the chief town
of the northern districts. The Chinese
officials have been dismissed. Man
churia, which up to this time has been
passive, is likely to become an active
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14

Sandoval, Ill.-Gertrude Gibson Pat
terson, acquitted in Denver of having
murdered her husband, Charles Patter,
son, has arrived at her old home here
to visit her parents. Henceforth she
will use her maiden name, Gertrude Glib
son. She will remain three months, and
then go to visit relatives in Oregon.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14
Make Panama Canal Free.

Washington.-A plea for the free use
by all nations of the completed Panama
canal is made by John Barrett, direc-
tor general of the Pan-American union.
IN statement in the official bulletin
of the Pan-American union. Mr.. Bar
rett urges that congress make the canal
free to all corners.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14
Great Northern at Winnipeg.

Winnipeg.-The first Great Northern
freight train to arrive over its own
tracks reached here December Q. The
Great Northern expended $4,000, 900
for this entrance into Winnipeg.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14
Pour win Hang for Crime.

Chicago.-Four men have been SEN
fenced to be hanged on December %
for the murder, October 20, of Fred w.
Guezlow, Jr., truck farmer. The four
are Philip Sommerling, Ewald and
Frank Schiblawslxi and Thomas Schultz.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14
MONDAY FOUND ALL MEMBERS
PRESENT and Big CROWDS
In The GALLARIES.
Starts Party Campaign and
Social Winter Social Session at Ma
Hold Balance of Power and Declare
They Will Vote Independently.

Washington.-The first regular SEES
sion of the 62d congress convened
Monday noon. Practically every mem
Der was in his seat, and the galleries
crowded.
Legislative machinery was ready for
a long session, Speaker Clark and other
leaders having predicted adjournment
may not come until after the national
conventions of the two big political
parties have been Held. This has not
happened since 1883. Mondays open
ing was not only a start of compaign
in which party leaders will struggle for
party vantage at the polls next Novem-
Der, but it will initiate the brilliant
winter social session at the national
capital.
When you contemplate all the i'm
portant legislation to be ienacted.v saws
Speaker Clark, "you are forced to the
conclusion that congress will be in SEES
sion until well into the summer, if not
until fall -
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14
been, I never would have confessed. ,
Charles H. Meyer.

been, I never would have confessed. -
Charles H. Meyer.
Events Follow Fast.
Hints are made that more arrests
will follow in the dynamite outrage
and that developments will be sensa-
tional.
Clarence barrow makes statement
of his part in getting the guilty men
to admit their crimes.
Prosecuting Attorney Fredericks de-
clares his course was not influenced bv
pressure of business men to offer Il
compromise or clemency.
Expressions of labor leaders of the
nation show all are dumfounded and
some are still skeptical.
Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor. criti-
cizes the action of some laboring men
in demanding execution of the Nc
Namaras.
Confession said to have been made
by Detective Franklin that he bribed
talesmen in behalf of the defense at
Los Angeles.
Attorney Drew, National Erectors
association, says he believes the Nc
Namaras are merely hired hands of an
organization determined to intimidate
by dynamiting, the builders of
America
Roosevelt congratulates Detective
Burns on his achievement and Burns
replies
Others to Get 1t.
Statements by William J. Burns
hat "others involved in the dvnamit
ing in Los Angeles and in other parts
Of the country will be arrested and
and by Fredericks that |
the investigation is not finished; |
here is much to come yet" have |
struck terror to the hearts of num-
Der of labor union leaders in San Fran
CISCO as well as in Los Angeles.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14
SHOWING THE NORTHWEST.
Governors Special Enlightens Eastern
Folks.


Montana and Washington divide one
car between them on the western
governors special, each having one end
of the beautiful car the Great North
ern railroad has furnished. The
feature of the Montana section of this
car is land.
The car also contains a fine exhibit
showing that Montana has water
power to the extent of over 100000
horsepower. Booklets telling how this
power may be generated are on hand
in plenty, so that every one who visits
the car may know all about what
Montana intends doing in the near
future.
Going into the Washington section
of the car one will find that fruit is
the feature of the exhibit of that
state. Some of the most beautiful
peaches, apples, pears and plums to
be found anywhere in the world are
displayed here. Vegetables come sec
ond IN Importance to fruit and the
potatoes shown will certainly surprise
eastern farmers Some of the most
perfect celery the world produces is
here on display. The car is most
artlstically arranged to show the many
beautiful fruits grown in the state.
and olives that have been grown and
bottled in Washington will hold the
interest of every one.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14
Juror Balm Was Approached.

Los Angeles.-The Los Angeles Ex-
aminer prints a declaration that the
wife of Robert +. Balm, the first juror
sworn in the Mcnamara case, was brib-
ed by the Mcnamara defense to in
huence her husband to secure a dis
agreement of the jury. A signed ar
ticle by two reporters announces that
Balm himself, as well as his wife, in
formed them of the offering of a bride
and that a signed confession by Mrs.
Balm was in the hands of District At
torney FredericlSs.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14
Persians Ask Fair Plav-

Ieherin.-Ten thousand persons car
rylng banners with the inscription.
Death or Independence, marched TO
the American legation Sunday and APP
pealed to the minister to urge the gov
eminent to support the American prin-
ciple of fair play and love of Justice.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14
Franklin offered $4,000.

Franklin approached me some time
ago, and after considerable talk he
said that he had been told to get some
men on the jury, and that he hoped [
would be drawn. He offered me So 900
at this time and said he would see me
again. This was later raised to $4,000
when / was called as talesman. He
said that 1 was a good friend of the
district attorneys office and for that
reason they would not suspect my mo-
tives. He said that he would fix it
with the defense, so that L would be
questioned severely, to keep up the APP
pearance. Franklin, at that time, made
no mention of how the money should be
paid -
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14

. Life is like the moon-now dark,
now full.
Only one man in 200 is feet in
height.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14
Others to Get 1t.
JUROR BRIBERY EXPOSE
G. 7. Lockwood Tells of Franklin s
Plan of Paying the $4,000.

Los Angeles.-For the first time since
the arrest of Bert H. Franklin on a
charge of bribing a Mcnamara tales
man, George 7. Lockwood, the pivotal
witness in this startling phase of the
case has revealed the circumstances sur-
rounding the alleged bribery.
According to Lockwood, who now re-
sides on a ranch near Covina. startlinS
developments will follow the arraign,
ment and trial of Franklin.
The identity of the prominent repre-
sentative of the defense who was in
conversation with Franklin when the
latter was arrested probably will be re-
vealed, according to Lockwood. An
other trusted official will be dragged
into the bribery smirch, the talesmau
believes, and illumination will be given
to the charges and rumors that other
jurors were bribed.
Lockwood S statement, which was
made at his home today, is as follows:
In the beginning L want it under.
stood that the part L must take in the
prosecution of Franklin will be a pain.
full one. He was my friend for a long
time; we were deputy sheriffs togeth,r n.
L hesitated for some time on that ac-
count before presenting to the district
attorney what facts L had secured. |
talked it all over with my wife and we
decided that it was my duty to report
what had occurred
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14
Idaho Oregon Car.

Idaho and Oregon divide car be-
tween them. The feature of the Idaho
exhibit is that state IS wonderful water
power Handsome photographs show
ing the lakes, rivers and waterfalls of
Idaho are hung along the sides of the
car. A large map shows the work
that is now being done to develop
tins water power and the result that
will be attained.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14
Manchuria Will Mix In.

The Independence of Mongolia has
been proclaimed at Urga, the chief town
OF the northern districts. The Chinese
officials have been dismissed. Man
churia, which up to this time has been
passive, is likely to become an active
factor in the revolution.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1911-12-14
Democratic Program.

While no definite program as to
tariff bills has been framed,v said the
democratic leader, Mr.. Underwood, exit
is certain that the democratic caucus
VIII approve unanimously immediate ac-
ton by the ways and means committee.
The committee will welcome the re
port of the tariff board on textile
schedules, but it will not delay action
for any great length of time if the
board s report is held back. Of course.
the principal schedules to be revised or
reduced will be wool, cotton, iron and
steel, and possibly sugar. AS to the
sugar schedule, the ways and means
committee will look forward to the re-
port of the special committee of in
quiry into the American Sugar Refining
company. This report, it is expected,
Will contain recommendations on the
sugar tariff
lnsurgent Senators Powerful.
Upon the attitude of the insurgent
republicans will depend the legislative
accomplishments of the senate, as they
hold the balance of power as between
the regular republicans and the demo-
Gratis. Some of the regular republicans
who hope for tariff legislation along re.
publican lines, claim that the progress
slves are committed to the support of
the tariff board. Insurgent senator's,
however, say they expect to draw their
own conclusion from the board s figures
when submitted
Mondays session of the senate was
perfunctory.
In the house interest was focused on
Representative Littleton, of New York.
defended himself against criticism as a
member of the house steel trust inves
tigating committee.
The Washington times., 1911-04-16
New Boundary Issue
Up to Commission
For Its Early Action

The boundary question involved In
the capture of, Edward Blatt and
Lawrence Converse. Americans, now
In prison in Juarez. Mexico, has been
turned over to the International COM
mission on Mexican boundary disputes.
In the meantime the State Depart
ment Is urging that the young men be
released Immediately pending the ad-
justment of the dispute. The contro-
versy Is as to whether the men were
arrested on American soil or Mexican.
Consul Miller reports from Tuxpan
that the Investigation regarding the
murder of George w. CritchfieId has
been completed. and that the murder
ers are under arrest and being vigor-
ously prosecuted by the Mexican Of
ficials. Critchfield's body will be sent
to the United States.
Consul Miller also reports that the
OF William W. Fowler, an
some time ago, are also
under arrest and being prosecuted.
The Washington times., 1911-04-16

General Madero, asking what peace
terms are acceptable to the insurrectos
and expects a reply soon. This tele-
gram was sent following g conference
with Oscar Brainiff and Esquivel Ober-
gon, who are said to have been In close
touch with attaches of the Mexican en-
bassy.
The presence in Washington Of two
prominent and wealthy Mexicans iden-
titled with President Diaz's former cab
met Is another rumor, apparently con-
firming the stories that peace Is being
sought.
Orders Of President Taft for mobiliza-
ton of more troops on the border as a
result of the firing upon Douglas, Ariz,
Is disquieting to Mexican representa-
tives in Washington, who refuse stead
fastly to discuss the possibility of
armed Intervention by the United
States.
The Washington times., 1911-04-16
HAIR REMOVERS
ARE DANGEROUS
Physicians Say; "Don't Use Poisonous
Depilatories."

Physicians Say, Don't Use Poisonous
Depilatories."
The extravagant claims recently
made by Inscriptions manufacturers
of hair removers in sensational adver-
tfsements unquestionably Justify ply
sicians in cautioning the public
against the use of this class of de-
pilatories. How many people have
been enticed into using these dan
gerous preparations, with consequent
Injury to themselves, cannot be esti-
mated, but only guessed at
The preparations above referred to
are invariably in the form Of creamy
pastes, which are to be spread upon
the skin to remain until they dry.
These contain Sulphide of Barium. an
insoluble chemical. which cannot be
dissolved; therefore cannot be as
sorbed by the skin. The very fact
that you are told to leave these pasty
dry and cake and then lift off with
a knife is proof positive that they are
not absorbed. II they are, why do
they still remain on the skin? The
most they can possibly do is to re-
move the surface hair. which In con-
thicker after each removal.
There Is only one logical and scien-
tific way to remove hair, and that is
by means of a liquid containing sold
DIE InRIeQIenIS, WHICH can De aDSOTD-
ed by the skin. De Miracle. known
all the World over as the only real
superfluous hair remover Is Just such
a preparation. 1t is easily and quick
ly absorbed and after you have used
1t you will note there Is nothing left
from irritation, and what Is more to
the point, 1t is absolutely non-pofson-
Gus; therefore, 1t will not produce
eczema or blood poisoning. Remem-
Der, no matter what claims are made
to the contrary, no poisonous. pasty
compound or so-called liquid cure"
ever did or ever will kill a single
hair root, and we can prove 1t.
Beware Of the fake free advertisers
and others who by wording Of their
preston that newspapers and other
reputable publications endorse their
worthless preparations. Don't be de-
ceived by them De Miracle is the
only preparation which is so endorsed.
including s. Kann, Sons & Co., and the
w. s. Thompson Pharmacy
No honest dealer will offer you
substitute on which he makes more
profit.
We will send you a 52-page booklet
containing full information concern
ing this remarkable treatment. as
well as testimonials of prominent
physicians. surgeons, dermatologists.
medical journals, and the principal
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try anything. Write to the De
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Note-A1l readers of this paper who
are afflicted with superfuous hair
growths are strongly advised to write
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World over by eminent authorities,
who have made a lifelong study Of
this subject.
The Washington times., 1911-04-16

nounced anti-Diaz citizens this after
noon.
They all agreed that the minute Amer
leans crossed the border the revolution
would be ended, and it would be doubt
full whether Diaz or Madero could con-
troll.
Rebels Oppose Intervention.
The people, being Of Latin character
istics, talk fight only in case Of Ameri-
can invasion. The repeated statements
that the rebels wanted Intervention
sounded probable until they were con-
fronted with the actual possibility of it.
Now. the talk is all reversed and in the
other direction.
De la Barra refuses to discuss the
landing of British marines at San
Quentin and says he has received no
confirmation Of It.
Everyone seemed nervous today, fear
ing hostilities would break out in the
capital on the slightest proocation. One
curious element adds to the danger.
For the past week tens Of thousands
devils have been sold in the streets.
These range from six inches to three
feet or larger in size. Everyone has
fire crackers of various sizes in 1t. 1t
Is the custom here on Easter Sunday to
burn these devils and explode the
crackers in the streets.
Fear Dynamite Explosion.
This makes a sort of Fourth Of
July Easter. This morning q NUM-
Der Of fire cracker explosions sound
ed like the rattle of firearms and
created much excitement 1t was
thought more than possible the rev.
olutionists will take advantage of the
general FIRE cracker fusilade to do dam
age. This would be quite simple, Tor
they could fill the devils with dynamite
bombs and so cause great damage with
comparative safety from detection.
The people await anxiously further
news Of rebel victories. All newspaper
editorials comment ont the gravity OF
the situation.
The Americans. as a rule, are well
armed here. II needed, the English
colonists must, perforce, be with the
Americans In case of hostilities, Amei-
can and English, all being gringoes, as
their interests are identical, and the
Mexicans cannot DISTINGUISH between
the American and English. all being
'gringoes."
1t is believed crisis will be reached
In the next few days. Reports from
southern states in Mexico are very dis
Quicting.
The Washington times., 1911-04-16
De la Barra Denies He
Heard From Washington
About Douglas Incident

MEXICO CITY, April administer de
la Barra said this afternoon he had no
communication from Washington rela-
tive to the Douglas incident. Much dis
cussion has been caused in all circles
by dispatches telling of the orders of
Gaujot should federal bullets fall in
Douglas in an attack on Aqua Prieta.
II is agreed in all quarters that should
Americans cross the border the two
countries would be plunged in terri
BILE war in which all Mexico would be
Mplted. Talks were had with seven pro-
The Washington times., 1911-04-16
Purchase Attempted
Of Two Ships to Carry
Troops Into Mexico

LOS ANGELES. Cal, April 1s.-At-
tempted purchase by the Mexican gov
ernment of two steamships. to be used
as transports for troops, is reported
here by Capt. H. w. Goodall, general
manager of the Pacific Navigation Com
pany, at San Pedro.
High prices were offered by the Mexi-
can agent for two steamships for imme-
date delivery. fully equipped.
Unable to acquire the ships sought,
fancy prices are said to have been Of
fered for the Governor and the Presi-
dent. of the Pacific Coast Steamship
Company.
None Of the ships were sold, and the
Mexican agent is believed to have left
for San Francisco.
The Washington times., 1911-04-16
uick Change of Front.

1t is known that the Sixth Cavalry
was extremely impatient to go to the
The Washington times., 1911-04-16

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The Washington times., 1911-04-16
Peace Rumors Are
Again Accepted
By Well Informed

Despite denials by DR.. Gomez, Of the
Washington junta. rumors Of peace ne
gotiations between the Diaz government
and the insurrectos are current in
and Mexico City today.
Dr.. Gomez admits he has telegraphed
The Washington times., 1911-04-16
DECISIVE BATTLE
IN Aqua PR|ETA IS
NOW BE|NG'F OUGHT
American Troops Being
Massed Ready to March
Across Line.
WAR ORDERS ARE
GIVEN INHABITANTS
United States Cavalry and Field
Pieces Expected Hourly
at Douglas.
Continued from First Page.)

toms house banner which usually floats
from the flag pole of the building has
been replaced by an American flag.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-06-09
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Persian and floral patterns.