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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
TAFTS PLEDGE TO 'z@t
PRESIDENT DlAz
Says Mexico Need Not Be Alarmed at
Texas Manoeuvres-Our Inten-
tions Peaceful.

Mexico City.-Setting at rest rumors
that America is preparing for interven-
| ton in Mexico, President Taft sent to
President Diaz a telegram, in which he
said the military manoeuvres being
conducted along the frontier in Texas
have no Significance which should
should cause concern to Mexico.
The message was transmitted TO the
Department of Foreign Relations by
F.. Morris Deering, charge daffaires on
the American Embassy.
The message was at once communi-
Gated TO the newspapers which put
handbills on the streets in an attempt
to reassure the people.
The city was buZziIg with excite
ment on account of the telegram to
the effect that the United States was
sending 10000 troops for alleged mill
tary manoeuvres along the border
from Texas to California. Mexicans
almost without exception believe that
this is the first step toward interven-
ton and the general sentiment seems
to be divided between satisfaction and
fear.
The rebels and their sympathizers,
the latter of whom comprise fully 30
per cent Of the population, would like
t. see the United States intervene If in
so doing they would guarantee new
and~complete free election. They fear,
however that IL protectorate should
be declared it would be difficult to get
the United States to loosen its hold
on the country.
With every day It would seem that
the revolution is growing stronger
Outbreaks are constantly occurring.
with varying results throughout the
country. The Government is making
a serious attempt 20 open the Mexican
Central Railroad from Torreon to
Juarez, but so far these efforts have
met with little practical success. Thir-
teen hundred troops are now guarding
the line between Torreon ana Zacate-
cas-. where men are at work on the re-
pairs.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
THOUSANDS SEE
BLANC0 REPULSED
Americans Render Aidto Injured
in Battle Near Douglas, Ariz.
DEAD AND WOUNDED-22
Revolutionary General, After Mystify-
ing Federal Troops, Suddenly
Makes Attack-Retreat in
Good Order.

Douglas, Ariz.-Elevel federal sol
diers dead and eleven wounded, with
the losses to the rebels unknown, IL
the result of a battle just east Of Aqua
Prieta. The opposing forces were five
hundred revolutionists under General
Jose de la Luz Blanco and federal
force of three hundred, directed by
| Colonel Mora.
The battle was spectacular and
was witnessed by several thousand
Americans, many of whom rushed
close to the battlefield while the firing
was at it's height. After the smoke
had cleared away il was Americans
in automobiles who gave the first aid
to the injured hurrying them to Aqua
Prieta, where American physicians
were in readiness to assist the Mexi-
can army surgeons.
If any rebels were killed or wounded
they were taken back to the noun
tains by their comrades.
After mystifying both the Mexican
officers and the Americans on the bor-
der for a week Blanco suddenly broke
out of the canyon leading from Cenises
Springs and engaged the federal
troops that had been rushed into Aqua
Prieta on a special train, under COM
mand of Colonel Mora. Except for a
few prisoners taken by the federals,
the rebels retreated in good order.
1t is understood that Blanco's en-
time force did not take part in the en-
gagement. Blanco's first move was
to throw out skirmish line for the pur-
pose of drawing the federals into ac-
ton to ascertain their strength.
The battle lasted an hour, and 1t Is
believed that the retreat that followed
was for the purpose of drawing the
federals into the canyon, where the
main body of Blanco's force was sta
toned. The federals, however, after
a spirited pursuit. rallied and returned
to Aqua Prieta, refusing to be en-
trapped.
Conditions in Northern Mexico are
reported~~o be bordering on panic as
the result of renewed activity by the
revolutionists. Many towns in Chihua-
hua and Sonora are said to be under
siege, with railroads destroyed and
telegraph lines cut.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
RICHARD A. BAlLINGER
QUITS TAFT'S CABINET
Walter L. Fisher Becomes Secretary
of lnterior-Scores His
Political Foes.

Washington.-The President accept.
ed the thrice proffered resignation of
Richard A. Ballinger as Secretary OF
the Interior and announced that Wal
ter l.. Fisher, of Chicago, had been ap.
pointed Mr.. Ballinger's successor.
Secretary Ballinger, discussing his
resignation, said it was his purpose
ito prosecute the arch-conspirators
who have been following me with the
assassin's knife. The country shall
know fully the injustice of the attacks
upon me-"
Mr.. Ballinger based his resignation
o. i'll health and the fact that he was
unable to bear the expense OF remain
ing in the Cabinet. Correspondence
between the President and Mr.. Ballin-
ger was made public, which shows that
after having offered his resignation
orally and the President had refused
to accept it the Secretary handed in a
written resignation on January 19 of
this year, and the President replied
on January %, asking the Secretary
to defer the matter at least until after
the close OF the short session
In giving his consent to the Secre-
tary's retirement, Mr.. Taft takes occa'
sion to declare with emphasis his un-
changing faith in the integrity, the
motives and the official standards Of
Mr.. Eallinger and his unmeasured in
dignation at the methods of those who
assailed him, declaring that he has
been "the subject of one of the most
ton of character that history can
show"
The Secretary, in a statement given
out at the Interior Department, ex-
pressed the intention to return forth.
with to Seattle, and after rest re-
sumo the practice Of law.
Walter l.. Fisher, Mr.. Ballinger's
successor, who will assume office as
Secretary of the Interior within a few
days, is a Republican, and il was said
at the White House that Senator Cul.
lom, OF Illinois, was consulted in re.
gard to his appointment. His appoint.
ment gives two places in the Cabinet
to Chicago men, Secretary MacVeagh,
Of the Treasury Department, being
also a resident Of that city. Mr.. Fisher
has been notably active in the move.
ment for the conservation of natural
resources, and is a vice-president OF
the National Conservation Association,
of which Clifford Pinchot Is president.
Officers of that association, whose
Headquarters are in Washington, ex-
pressed themselves as more than
pleased with the appointment of Mr..
Fisher.
Mr.. Fisher was born in Wheeling,
West Virginia, on July 4, 1862. He is
the son of Daniel Webster Fisher. pres
ident of Hanover College from 1879 to
1907 Walter Fisher was educated at
Marietta and Hanover Colleges. Since
his admission to the bar in 1888 he
has practiced law in Chicago. He was
successfully a member Of the firm OF
Matz, Fisher C Boyden, special assess
ment attorney of Chicago, secretary
and then president Of Municipal
Voters League, and since 1906 special
traction counsel OF the city. He is
vice-president of the National Conser.
vation Association, president of the
Conservative League OF America and
vice-president of the National Munich
| pal League.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17

widely inculcated would bring into the
volunteer armies many men well pre-
pared for service in hospitals and in
the care of wounded on the battle
fields.
In the last two years these societies
have participated effectively in Red
Cross relief work following disasters
In Key West, Fla; Cherry. ILL.,; Birm-
ingham, Ala. Drakesboro. KY, and
the forest fire region of Minnesota.
Contributions made to sufferers IN
foreign countries are under the direc-
ton Of the International relief board
Usually the American Red Cross Is
represented by the diplomatic or con-
sular agents of the United States near
est the point Of relief operations.
Since 1905, the variety and extent OF
the relief work may be partly shown
by the following table:
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
WORK OF RED CROSS
Has Distributed $1,000, 900 in
Past Five Years.
During That Time Earthquake, Fire,
Storms, Famine and PestIIenee Have
Produced Needy-ReIlef Given In
80 Disasters.

Washington.-The purposes and re-
sponsibilities OF the American Red
Cross, according TO its charter, are as
follows:
ITO furnish volunteer aid to the sick
and wounded of armies in time Of
war" 'and TO carry on a sys
tenn OF national and international re
lief In time Of peace and apply the
same In mitigating the sufferings
caused by pestilence. famine, fire,
hoods, and other great national calam-
tiles. and TO devise and carry OF
measures for preventing the same"
The Red Cross is governed by Cen
trail committee OF IS, OF whom six are
appointed by the president OF the
United States and IL elected. This
committee appoints a national direc-
tor. Under the Central committee are
state boards which are financial rep
resentatives In the collection and dis
bursement OF relief funds in their re-
spective states, and chapters which
are local groups of members.
Field work is divided into three
classes and, is assigned TO three
boards, the war relief board, the ma
tional relief board and the information
al relief board.
The war relief board at present con-
ducts department of first aid and
department Of nursing. Miners, rail-
road men, sailors, workmen in great in
dustrial establishments, police and
firemen are taught the practical appli-
cation of first aid TO the injured A car
especially equipped carries lecturers
to all parts OF the country. Local ply
sicians continue the instruction after
the car passes on. Several thousand
men are now receiving instruction in
first aid in Pennsylvania, West Vir-
ginia, Ohio Illinois, Oklahoma, Iowa.
Tennessee and other states. The Red
Cross also supervises the first aid In
struction given by those in charge OF
the seven mine rescue cars of the
United States bureau of mines. In
time of war the knowledge Of first aid
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17

The statistics relating to typhoid
vaccination, in the army are both in
teresting and encouraging About one
sixth OF the United States army was in
oculated with the typhoid vaccine, and
the returns show that only one person
in 1000 had the disease and none OF
them died, while In the unvaccinated
part OF the army, one out of $50 had
the disease and there were many
deaths. These figures are certainly
very significant, and indicate that ty
phoid fever is going the way of small
pox, not again to become real scourge
to the country, says the Ohio State
Journal. There will be, however, some
serious speculation about this, as sc
much inoculation and vaccination as
the various maladies will require, that
men will undergo considerable change
in their general makeup. II man in
corporates into his vital processes the
various prophylactics intended to ward
off disease. he will become a com
pound of resisting mediums and occupy
so unnatural an attitude as to invite
other troubles, for there seems to be
plenty OF them waiting TO avail them
selves of every opportunity.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
The 0heyvme Times
= =. odDIEY.
NLNEYvILLE, \ l.
LUXURY OF BARBERING.

There Is reason In this barberini
habit, although II is one OF luxury
Many may ask why go to the shop ans
perhaps waste ten or twenty minutes
for ones turn and then pay ten or fif
teen cents, and perhaps a tip. for !
something one may have at home a
comparatively no expense of money o.
time? The explanation is easy. say
the Cincinnati Enquirer. At the shoI
men wait In the habit OF years, for {
particular chair and while waiting dis
cuss the latest news or gossip. There
is restfulness In the waiting. Their
come the luxury of the chair at sc
lected angle, the kindly glance and noe
from the favorite barber, the soothint
weather and events with the lathei
and the dextrous application OF the
keen edge, to the end of "closs
shave" then the hot towel and posi-
bly, the massage. Yes, this is a habit
OF luxury, but one justified by the
ages, from as far back as the days oi
the prophet Ezekiel down through the
centuries In which "The Arabian
Nights" celebrated the function to the
times OF Edward w. of England, who
in l461 incorporated the Company OF
Barber-Surgeons; to the days when au
thor, poet and musical composer rec
ognized the humorous features of the
trade that once was a profession ir
that 1t united with 1t that OF the CHR
urgeon. The habit OF the barber chair
is as old as some of the hills.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
BILLION DOLLAR SESSION.
Congress in Its Last Term Voted
S1,025, 5,4se,661.

Washington. - The session OF Con-
grass just ended was genuine billion
dollar affair. According to statements
issued by James A. Towney, of Mime
sofa, chairman Of the House Appropri
alton Committee in the last Congress
and Leonidas +. Livingston, of Georgia
who was senior Democratic member of
the committee, the aggregate Of ap-
propriations for the session was ST.
025, ,4S9, ,661.54. This sum is within ST.
100000 of the estimate submitted to
Congress upon which these appropria.
tions were based. -....,...,.. .-s
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
FISH UP PART OF THE MAINE.
Section Of Warship's Forward Turret
Is Brought to Surface.

Havana. - From the bottom OF the
harbor the top of the forward turret
of the battleship Maine was fished up.
Bolts were torn off which the en-
gineers say shows the terrific force of
the explosion.
The turret top was deeply impeded
in the harbor mud, and for the past
two weeks has interrupted the pile
driving operations to complete the cof.
ferdam.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
STRIKE VIOLENCE IN SOUTH.
Detective and Five Others Victims
of War Against Colored Firemen.

Somerset. Ky.-Five negroes have
been killed one white man fatally
wounded and three other negroes
badly injured as the result of the
strike which has been declared on
the Queen & Crescent route of the
Southern railway by the white fire
men. James Carl. one of the rail-
way detectives, who has been riding
in the cabs of engines to protect ne
gro firemen, was shot and fatally
wounded at Gen. Mary, Tenn.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
MAJORITY FOR RECIPROCITY.
Canadian House Kills opposition''
Plan for Delay.

ottawa. - The strength OF the gov.
ernment's position on reciprocity was
shown in vote taken in the House
on a motion made by r. l.. Borden,
leader of the Opposition, that as Amer.
ican action on the agreement has been
delayed the matter be not taken up
by the Canadian Parliament until the
electors shall have had an opportunity
OF passing upon it's merits"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
Taft Anxious About Panama.

Washington. - Secretary Dickinson
has gone to Colon to make an inspec.
tion of the Panama Canal. This is
done at the request of President Taft,
who is much disturbed at the news
coming from day to day of earth slides
at or near the Gatun dam.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
MILITIA OFFICERS WANTED.
War Deoa tment to Invite Them All to
San Antonio.

Washington.-Militia officers OF all
the States will be invited to take part
in the operations of the army at San
Antonio. The War Department made
this announcement with the statement
that the invitation will be extended
with a view to giving officers of the
national guard practical experience IN
the field. There are about eight thou.
sand OF these officers.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
JAPANESE SEE AIRsHIPs.
Mars and Baldwin Civ an Exhibition
Before 100000 Spectators.

Osaka. Japan.-"Bud" Mars and
Captain T. S. Baldwin, the American
aviators, made three successful flights
here in the presence of 100000 specta-
tors.
This was the first demonstration Of
aviation in Japan. The newspaper
Asahi offered the aviators purse OF
$4,000 for a series of flights covering
three daxs. When this is finished Mars
and Baldwin will go to Toxic.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
SUSTAINs RAILROADS.

Washington.-Rail which en-
ploy telegraph operators for six hours
and then, after an interval, for three
more, comply with the federal 'hours
of service law" of 1907. Such is the
decision of the Supreme Court of the
United States, despite the claim OF
the government the nine hours must
be consecutive
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
TAFT DEFERs ACTION.

Augusta. Ga.-President Taft defn.
itely disposed OF the Morse and Walsh
concerned. when he directed Secre-
tary Norton to pack the pleas and pc
titions up and not take them out
again until he returns To Washington.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
Justice Holmes is Seventy.

Washington.-Asso Justice Oil
YER Wendell Holmes, of the Supreme
Court of the United States, celebrated
his SEVENTEEN birthday anniversary.
This age makes him eligible for retire.
ment.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
MEXICAN CASH GOES TO PARIS.
Wealthy Citizens Of Republic Credited
With Sending Large Sums Abroad.

Paris.-Wealthy Mexicans are un.
derstood 20 have transferred large
sums of money to Paris banks as a
measure of financial precaution.
France has ordered the warships
Gloire, Conde and Aube 10 remain in
Mexican waters for the present at
least.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17

The better class of Chinese in New
York are trying to eliminate queues
and loss" worship from their up-to.
date life. Evidently, the most hide.
bound OF the ancient nations is sur.
rendering to modern civilization ~sith
emphasis.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
Yankee Beef Excellent

London.--Richard Burden Haldame,
War Secretary. told the House OF Com
mons that the American beef furnished
to the British army was excellent and
wholesome food"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
cENsURE PRESIDENT TAFT.

Boston.-Resolutions censuring Pres
ident Taft for his activity in promot-
ing the reciprocity agreement with
Canada were unanimously adopted by
the executive committee of the Home
Market Club.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17

Precious stones are being imported
into this country in large quantities
this year. not counting the ones that
have been missed by the customs in
spectors. It is likely to be a great yeai
for tiaras.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17
HARTMAN CHECK, s7ss,54s.
Widow Pays This Sum TO Utah as In
heritance Tax.

Salt Lake City, Utah.-The State OF
Utah has received check signed by
Mrs. Mary Hartman for s79s.546. the
amount of the States Inheritance tax
on the estate of the late r. II. Harri.
man. being per cent on a total valu.
alton of s15.9S0,9S7. represented by
$4,000 shares of common and $1,000
shares of preferred Union Pacific
stock.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17

THE college man." AYERS Professor
Small, "is the ideal man in an organi
zation to better conditions" History
has proved. also, that the college man
Is the ideal football coach.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17

Strange that the family dispenser Of
the kitchen door handout has never
been called upon to give expert testi
mony as to whether or not the down
and d-outer can come back
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-17

In the holiday season of 1907 the
Red Cross desiring to forward anti
tuberculosis work. issued Christmas
stamp in the state of Delaware and the
city OF Philadelphia. The experiment
was a success. In 1908 the movement
was made national. The purpose is to
contribute to the support of organized
tuberculosis work already in opera
ton. The net proceeds Of sales are ex-
pended in the states and communities
In which the sales are conducted. In
1905 the total sales of stamps amount
I'd to about s15O.00O and in 1909 about
t24c,OOO.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-13
LEGAL NOTICES.
RESOLUTION NO. as5o.
Proposed Amendment No. 4.

A RESOLUTION and proposition to
amend section % Article VII
Of the city Charter. ard pFuvia-
lng for the submission 81 such
proposed amendment 90 the auaii-
fled voters % the city Of seattle
~ the next general election.
Be II resolved by the city Council
% the City Of Seattle
That Section 81 Article VII OF
the city Charter be amended 30 as
section 2. The Mayor shall sp-
point TIRE chief Of police after ex.
animation under ciFfi service rules
~ provided by Article XVI Of this
charter. and may remove him Ia his
discretion upon filing a statement
n writing 81 his reasons therefor
with the secretary 81 the civil serv-
Ice commission. The city esunrfl
mny remove the chief of police for
cause la the SAME manner as l. pro-
sfded In this charter for the removal
by the city council of elective eff
ewr~. All subordinate police officers.
detectives and regular policemen
shall be appointed ~ the chief or
police under said civil service rules.
exeegt as otherwise ln section one
chief of police shall be appointed
from the classified civil service.
ard shall not be removed for cause
he shali upon retirement from the
office ~ chief Of police. resume bis
former position In the classified
civil service.
AND BE 1T FURTHER RE-
SOLVED that said proposition be
submitted to the voters u the city
o. Seattle Al the general election
70 BE- held ia said city on the 7th
day 81 March. 1911
Passed the city council the 1Fd
day ~ January. 1911. and signed by
me in open session In authorization
pary. 1911.
WIZ n MURPHY.
President 0f the city Council
filled the Bird day ~ January. 1911.
WM. J. BOTHW ELL.
clerk
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-02-13

Proposed Charter Amendment No.


A RESOLUTION and proposition to
amend Section II Of Article ~ ~
the CITY Charter. and profi1thg
for the submission % such pro.
posed amendment 20 the guaiitteo
voters 81 the city of Seattle al the
next general election.
L. Il resolved by the City Council
OF the city Of Seattle
That Section III II Article TX of
the city charter Of the city o. Sc
bttie be amended 70 reaa - l ,...s.i.,
Section Is. Fixing rate levying
taxes. The city Council shall, on
or before the first Monday IN De-
remher IN each year, BY ordinancs'
Tx the rate Of taxes to be Levied
ard levy the taxes upon All fa1aDie
property. both real and personal, IN
The city. needed 20 raise SUFFICIENT
revenue 20 carry on the dtittfeht
Departments ~ the municipal got-
eminent for the ensuing fiscal year.
10 revenYes raised ~ tax levy shall
be appropriated for any other pur-
pose than that specified IN sueh
levy except the city Council. may.
b. ordinance passed BY a three
fourfhs vote Of an members elected.
Appropriate any neeeasary portion
or such revenues for the preserya-
ton Of the peace, health and safety.
which ordinance shall declare an
Emergency. shall state therein the
fsetA constituting such emergency
nna shall specify that q deficiency II
ttersbv created which shall be pro-
viaed FOR in the next succeeding tax
lev
That said proposition be and the
same IL hereby submitted to the
voters u the city Of Seattle at the
general election to be held In said
city on the seventh day Of March,
1911
Parsed the city Council the third
day or January. 1911. and signed BY
me III open session in authorization
OF It's passage this third day OF
january. 1911 -
WIN. r. MURPHY.
President OF the city Council
Filled the third day Of January,
1911
EvM. J. BOUTWELL,.
City Comptroller and ex~officio city
c1erk.