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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
MEXICAN REBEL
SURRENDERS TO
PERSONAL FOE
Shorn of Arrogance and Pride
He Begs Clemency For
His Followers
Receives Freedom of Linares
Pending Advice From
Central Government


MARES. Mex, Dec 25.-Defeated
and stripped of former arro-
4 gance and pride. General Ber-
nardo Reyes. Mexicos one time
greatest military leader and more re-
Gently leader of a revolt that threat
ened to tear the country from border
TO border surrendered here today, but
later was set free on his word that he
would not leave the city. He sur
rendered officially to General Trevino, a
personal enemy for years.
Riding alone into Linares today. the
gray haired rebel gave himself UP to
Lieutenant Placide Rodriguez. COM
mander Of IS rurales. the sole mill
tary guard here.
His Dream Is Ended
Permission was obtained to telegraph
a formal eapitulation to General Tre-
vino. commander of the third mill
tary zone at Monterey.
:. Reyes frankly admitted his dream OF
another successful revolution had come
to an end and placed himself at Tre-
vino's disposal.
7 called upon the army. I called on
the people, te1egraphed the broken
general, "and no one responded. This
attitude I regard as a protest, and I
am resolved Rests g. zGsantinue this war
against the government. l place my
self at your disposition
Reyes asked no guarantees for him
self. but pleaded for mercy for the
little group of men who have followed
him in his wanderings to and fro
throughout a large area in this state
and in the state of TamauIipas. lie
requested consideration for them. They
are yet fugitives and will be hunted
down by Trevino's men unless they, too,
surrender.
To Reyes message General Trevino
replied that General Reyes would be
kept under guard in Linares pending
instructions from the central govern
ment.
That he will be taken to the capi-
tai to answer for his onense is con-
sidered by Reyistas the natural result
Of his surrender.
Reyes attempt 10 save MS lew 1oi-
lowers was made to Trevino, who tele-
graphed to Reyes that he had no au-
thority TO relax his campaign.
Cowardice Broke His Spirit
The climax to Reyes unsuccessful
attempts TO recruit an army came yes
terday and resulted in his decision to
surrender. A small body of his fol-
lowers engaged in a skirmish with
about an equal number of federals. snd
at the first shots the rebels took to
their heels.
Reyes was near the scene of the en-
gagement. No one was killed.
Hearing that these few men. whom
he believed faithful and brave fighters,
had run from the smell OF powder and
the crack of the enemey's rifles COM
pleteIy disheartened the oil general.
and he came in today and gave up.
Reyes was not surrounded and might
have kept up a fight for many days,
but without the small army he had so
confidently expected to recruit, the hu-
initiating finish practically was newt
able.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
COAST VESSEL LOSES
PART OF DECKLOAD
"Wasp" Limps Into Port In Dis
abIed Condition

The Wasp. steam schooner, arrived
last night in a leaking condition. hav-
ing had stormy voyage from north
ern ports. On the night of the 22nd,
about midnight, the vessel lost 1900
feet of lumber overheard, the result of
the deck lashing having been washed
away. The schooner was then off the
mouth OF the Columbia river. 1t en-
countered heavy seas all the way down
the coast, but entered port without
further mishap.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
YOUNG REYES IN
L FEAR OF ARREST

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 25.-Rodolpho Reyes,
son of General Bernardo Reyes. seemed
much broken tonight when he was in
formed by the Associated Press of his
fathers surrender in Nuevo Leon. the
scene of former triumphs. The son is
at hotel here on his way to San
Antonio. He said he had had no word
from his father and that unless he re-
ceived message from the general he
would not depart for Texas until to-
morrow night
He is an attorney and instructor in
constitutional law in the national uni
versity in Mexico City. Young Reyes
SAYS he left Mexico November IL and
crossed into Texas one month before
his father entered their native land.
Reyes Son Makes Statement
Young Reyes, who came here from
New York. is quoted as saying:
The federal authorities IN TeAas
are violating the neutrality laws
between Texas and Mexico, as has
never occurred within the history
of the two countries, and may be
arrested when I get back to San
Antonio. expect to go to Wash
ington 70 talk over the matters
with the authorities there.
The people OF the United States
- !, .rs<.T......
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
COUPLE CONVERSE OVER
PHONE WHILE DINING
500 Miles No Obstacle to Broker
and Wife.

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 25.--Although
separated by 500 miles. Charles r. An
derson. a wealthy New York broker,
and his wife today enjoyed a Christ
mas dinner together by telephone
Anderson is at a Denver hotel and his
wife is in Salt Lake City Utah
Arrangements were made whereby
telephones we've placed at their respec-
tive dinner tables and walters on ex-
tension telephones heard husband and
wife order menu together as if they
had been sitting. side by side
During the meal. husband and wife
kept up q lively conversation. Tele-
phope charges brought the cost OF the
dinner up to SIS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
TWINS 90 YEARS OLD
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY
Four Generations Join in Double
Festivities

NEW YORK. Dec. 25.--Today is the
ninety-third birthday of the oldest
twins in the United States. Samuel and
generations helped them celebrate their
natal day and Christmas. Born on the
property which their respective homes
now occupy. the brothers have lived
side by side practically throughout
their lives. Each married young and
each had eight children. Both are Wild
overs and neither uses tobacco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
KID GLOyED CRACKSMEN
MAKE CALLING FINE ART
Drill Operated by Electricity,
$4,000 Taken

NEW YORK. Dec. 25.-Graduates OF
the newer schools in burglary operated
on a safe in a Ave and ten cent store in
Harlem today and obtained neaFls-
$4,000 IN cash. The men entered by
way of the skylight, drew electricity
from a live wire to operate their drill
and with nitroglycerine easily blew on
the safe door. Beside the safe were
found kid gloves that the burglars had
evidently used to avoid leaving finger
prints.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
OFFICIAL ONCE REMOVED
GIVEN REINFORCEMENT
E. G. Cheasty in Favor With
New Seattle Mayor

SEATTLE, Dec. 25.-E c. Cheasty.
who was removed from the park board
by Hiram G. Gill when the latter was
mayor, announced today that he would
accept the appointment to his former
position rendered him by Mayor George
w. Dilling, who displaced Gill in the
recall election last winter Cheasty.
who Is a prominent merchant, was re-
moved from the board year ago for
alleged political activity
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
THAT'S OUR BUSINESS"
REPORT ON EXPLOSION
Two Men Are Injured at Steel
Company's Plant
oee;oI D;.poteb 10 The Call

Especial Dispatch TO The Call
REDDING, Dec. 25.--A message sum
moning physicians to the Noble Elec-
trio Steel companys smelter at Her.
roult today said that Roy Frickey
chief engineer at the plant. was burned
severely about the face and that J.
Matowsky, compressor man, had his
arm broken and was badly burned. The
superintendent, asked over the phone
for particulars, said: That's our busi-
ness
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
DR.. sun JOINS
CONFERENCE OF
REBEL LEADERS
Yuan Ignored and Constructive
Work of New Government
Is Continued
Marking Is Definitely Chosen as
Capital of Proposed
Republic

~ HANGHAI, Dec. 24.-Dr. Sun Vat
SEN. one of the leading promoters
Of the revolution. who may be
named as president of the pro-
posed republic, boarded a launch soon
after his arrival here this morning and
was escorted down the river by two
warships.
+. After landing he went by automo-
bile to the residence of WI Ting Fang,
the foreign secretary in the revolu-
tionary provisional cabinet, to discuss
the situation.
AS far as known no reply has yet
been received from Yuan Shi kai, the
imperial premier. with regard TO the
establishment of a republic, as insisted
upon by the revolutionists.
Respect Commended
Doctor Sun is quartered in a large
modern residence in the French conces-
sions He said today he preferred to
make no statement until he had re-
viewed the entire situation. His con-
ference with WI Ting Fang and other
leaders shows that he is evidently COM
manding the greatest respect and at
tention.
Doctor Sun said the entire movement
was united and there would be no Sc
rious differences. 1t is quite evident
that the revolutionaries are preparing
for the constructive work of govern
ment, and are not counting on Yuan
Shi Kai. They are even disregarding
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
FOREIGN SECRETARY OF
KAISER is DECORATED

BERLIN, Dec. 25.-The emperor has
conferred upon Herr Won Kiderlin-
Waechter. secretary of foreign affairs.
the brilliants and oak leaves OF the
Order of the Red Eagle OF the first
class. The secretary already possessed
thesorder.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
Man CAUGHT As HE
PENS CONFESSION
Author Writes In Newspaper
Office of Shooting Woman
He Divorced

NEW YORK. Dec. 25.-Andrew Nc
Conen, magazine writer and lecturer
was arrested at a reporters desk in a
morning newspaper Office tonight while
he was writing a confession of shoot
ing and wounding his divorced wife
Mrs Marion D. Mcconnell, at Ocean
Grove, N ]. The shooting is said 10
have occurred late Saturday night.
Mcconnell was operating a typewriter
in the newspaper office when a jetec-
tive arrested him. The paper in the
machine bore these words:
Il was forced to shoot the woman
who was my wife. Absolute divorce
was obtained last spring. Not one word
was said regarding the divorce the
night I shot her. She has tried to
vilify an innocent woman"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
|SHUSTER THROWN TO BEAR


Persian pnamsn buld" Th This photograph pas m The occasion
ogn N TO reject RSia sdemans
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
Charge Aimless


found a paper upon which was written
in an almost illegible hand, Every
person who has helped to build my
work has been villified by a woman
who is either hopeiessly insane or a
designing fiend. When | made discov-
cry in the electrical basis of life which
-(three illegible words)- YEARS later"
The detective said that Mcconnell had
ampli1ed his alleged confession by de-
claring he shot his wife because she
was always making me believe I was
insane She yillified me sto different
people and has run down my character"
Mcconnell was locked up on a charge
OF felonious assault. He gave his age
as 81 years and his address as the
Grand Park hotel. Chicago. He ap-
pears in Biographical records as
author of volume OF poems. work
on organic electricity and another on
scientific mind healing.
In 1898 he was proprietor of the AL
kahest, magazine published at At
lanta. Ca He was the founder OF a
ducing the expenses of workingmen
and also established lyceum system
of popular and educational entertain.
ments in southern towns. For many
years he made Birmingham. Ala, his
home. He came to New York in 1908.
Advice Asked
1t was said at the Times tonight that
Mcconnell entered to make inquiry as to
what he had better do regarding
stories that had appeared in local
papers regarding the shooting of his
wife. 1t was suggested that If he were
guilty he should confess and be arrest
ed He agreed to the plan and was
engaged on the confession when the
detective was called.
1t was learned from Ocean Grove late
tonight that Mrs. Mcconelrs wound is
in the neck. 1t is believed she is in
no great DANCE She was able to talk
somewhat and said she and her hus-
band had been separated for several
years and that he had been desirous or
obtaining an absolute divorce in order
to marry again
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
AMERICAN IS
FORCED To
QUIT
Cabinet Sacrifices Official
Against Vehement Protest
of Entire Country
MASS MEETINGS DISPERSED
BY MILITARY FORCES
Russia Holding Whip Hand
Lasfes Smaller Country Into
Action She Demands
WORK OF TRANSFERRING
ACCOUNTS NOT FINISHED
WORK OF TRANSFERRING
ACCOUNTS NOT FINISHED

/" EHERAN. Dec. 25.-The cabinet
today notified w Morgan Shuster,
the American treasurer-general
of Persia. Of his dismissal from
that Office. This follows the decision
of the national council and the min
istry to submit to the demands con-
tanned in the Russian ultimatum. The
cabinet intimated to Shuster that they
would communicate to him later their
plans for turning over his accounts to
a successor
An Indignation meeting was held
after announcement of Shusters dis
missal was made to protest against the
SO called coup d'etat. but the crowds
We're dispersed by the police without
disorder. Further demonstrations are
expected. All the opposition newspa
perrs have been suppressed and martial
law has been proclaimed.
The Russian consul, who has assumed
the government of Resht. reports the
town quiet at the present time. but
looks for further outbreaks.
1t is reported from Shiraz, capital of
the province of Ears. that Persians
fired on body OF Indian troops who
were proceeding to meet the British
consul, one of the Indian soldiers be-
ing killed. There has been consider
able trouble at Shiraz on account of
the boycott instituted against the In
dian troops by the MelIahs
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
Honey For the eBar

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 25-Advices
received here today from Tabriz. In
Persia. say that the Russian troops
have been forced to abandon the Rus
So Persian bank, which is situated in
the principal bazaar and which they
have hitherto been protecting. There
is about s15o,ooo in specie lying in the
bank. which is now entirely without
a guard.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
Street Fighting Continues

JULIA, Persia, Dec 25.-According
to information received here, fighting
continues in the streets of Tabriz be-
tween the Russian guard and the Per
sian constitutionalists. The Russian
reinforcements, consisting of a regi-
ment of rifles and a company of Cos
sacks with a mountain battery, which
left here on December % for that city,
tered little opposition from the Per-
slams.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26
Russia Holds High Hand

Especial Gable 10 The Call
TEHERAN. Dec. 25.--In coup detat
today the mejliss (parliament) was
dissolved by the regents firman. The
cabinet has accepted all of Russia's
conditions and has informed Russia
that w. Morgan Shuster already has
been dismissed
When the mejliss was closed soldiers
with fixed bayonets were placed be-
fore the gates. The members are in
dignant and declare they will go in a
deputation to beg Shuster to remain.
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Continued ON Page 2 Column
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26

J" EHERAN. Dec. 25.-The cabinet
today notified w. Morgan Shuster,
the American treasurer-ge general
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-26

For you Is presented In today's
BookIovers' Contest announce
menf. !:
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-24
The single fact that the committee has

The single fact that the committee has
always met in executive session is
enough to dispose of the charge Of
suppression of the "news.'' The Trii,-
une and other reputable newspapers OF
the state and in the Twin Cities hav"
carried all the real news stories of the
case and every statement that has been
connected with the investigation. None
of the regular or accredited newspaper
correspondents Of the city have allow
ed their names to be signed to the art
icles that have gone out and have been
alleged to be "testimonv offered be
fore the committee.
Whenever there is any Legitimate
news in connection with the case thi
Tribune and other reputable papers OF
the state will carry it and if the house
votes that the impeachment proceed
ings ar ct ogo forward and Judge Cow
an is to be tried by the senate sierin:
sa trial court, the proceedings vii
be covered fully, but until such time
and conditions arrive the same pole,
of printing only authentic and verifc'
accounts of the proceedings will bf
carried out.-Bismarck Tribune.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-24
News from Bismarck.

Bismarck, N. D., Feb. ga goodly
number of the members Of the house
of representatives held a meeting last
night. It was understood that the pur-
pose of the call was in regard to the
Cowan investigation.
SeKeral members of the house e1.
PRESSED themselves strongly on the
matter Of the impeachment and in re-
gard to the wide publicity which has
been given the investigation, and
which is claimed to be biased and a
virtual conviction before fair trial
has been held.
Many Of the members of the house
are known to resent the stories which
have been sent out from Bismarck, in
which the assertion has been made that
the fight to whitewash the Devils Lake
iurist was for political purposes. De
NAL Of the rumor that politics has any
thing to do with the Impeachment,
proceedings is made by democrats, in
surgents and stalwarts. All parties anf
factions are anxious to see just and
fair trial accorded Judge Cowan fol
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-24
many are Of the opinion that the repor,
of the investigation committee WIN y
favorable to him.

many are Of the opinion that the repor,
of the investigation committee WIN y
favorable to him.
The head lines stating that the cold
gang" are doing everything within
their power to squelch the impeach-
ment, have been particularly displeas.
ing to the conservative insurgents, who
feel that more harm has been wrought
through such methods than good to t.
cause, for which the leading anti-C Cow
anists claim to be working.
One prominent insurgent, highly re-
spected in all parties and in both
houses, said last night, that when the
charges were made, the instigators
claimed that only the moral uplift of
the bench was given as the reason
for the impeachment. Subsequent de-
velopments and the attitude assumed
by these men during the investigation,
this same man said, have disclosed
| the fact that Gle whole business was
the result or mallce, personal grew
ances and politics.
It has leaked out who is the author
of these letters which have appeared
in Grand Forks Herald and the Far.
20 Courier-N News, at least who has sign.
ed them. Yesterday and today it was
common gossip that it was one Of the
state officials, elected on the republican
ticket in November. There has been
talk about this feature of the scandal
and it ia generally conceded that such
action ehould be beneath the dignity Of
any official of the state of North Da
kota, and the kindliest terms have not
been applied to him.
i Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 20--Judgt
! John Cowan Of Devils Lake is thii
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-24
THE ELK's ISSUE

AS threatened last week, The World
throws off it's usual garb and has for
this issue donned the cap and bells
with the hope that in it's columns zach
visiting Elk and each reader may find
something which will cause them some
merriment. The lack of local end state
news calls for no apology for today
all Devils Lake joins in welcoming its
guests. To the business men u,1u by
their support have aided N this issue
and to the host Of Elks who lave help.
ed with their suggestions The World
extends its thanks.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-24
THE ORDER OF ELKs.

Saturday, the 25th Of February, wit
nesses the institution of new lodge
in Devils Lake, The Benevolent ant.
Protective Order of Elks. Few people
outside the order realize its inner work
ings. The Elks are generally regard
ed as band of men gathered together
to find their highest pleasure in social
festivities, to share the expense of wen
equipped club houses or rooms, with lit
tie or no serious thought. Such an idea
is erroneous The rapid growth of
the lodge from its origin in New York
CITY, among a crowd of actors. to its
present status, with 1916 lodges spread
ing from coast to coast. could not have
been attained by purely social orga,'
ization.
The order of T:lks stands for true fra
tcrnity. Though to the outsiders an
Elk's life seems all sunshine, frivolity
and free from care, he has his hours Of
storm and trouble. and it is then that
true Elkdom asserts itself. THO Elks
do not boast of their charity and the
members of the lodge are not always
cognizant Of the help that has been OK
tended, for they believe not alone il
the charity that asserts itself by ma
terial gifts but in the other and noblel
Charity of words and actions.
What the Ellls lodge will mean to Dew
lis Lake can only be surmised but if the
experience Of other towns and elite:
can be taken as criterion It will near
the cementing together of several hrn
dred "good fellows;' it will mean p:
better feeling among the men who ar;
its members who before had seen hr
one side of his neignbor's life, it viii
mean that in the community there is a,
organization to whom life has Present
ed its brighter side and who have prof
tied thereby.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-24
A CoMMENDABLE MOVE.

Action has been taken by the Com
mercial club of Devils Lake to secure
the establishment of an institution in
the interest Of those things that per
tain to the farm; scientific, intelligent
and practical culture of the soil, its
best manipulation, its fertilization anG
to preparation for proper conditions tt
insure profitable crops, the raising OF
stock, trees, fruit and everything in
volved in Agriculture pursuits, to bt
found specifically in intensive, wise
and diversified farming. The institu
ton is to be known as an Agriculture
Experimental Satisfaction, to be unde
the control and management of Hon. J
H. Worst and his assistants-or in othe
words, the Agricultural College of Far
go, this state.
Under instructions of the CONNER
cial club Of our city the president, W
H. Horton, has appointed committe
to draw up bill to cover the obiec
Of the plant or school, and the aim i
to get the bill before the present ses
sion of the legislature and secure. a
far as circumstances will allow, an ar
preparation to assist in putting tn
SCENE in operation.
| The World has had an opportunity t
learn the views Of those parties VIII
Lave given the matter consideration
and find the plan is to have the Con
mercial club and the leading bushes
men Of Devils Lake, through CON
mittee of active, influential men, secur
title to 160 acres Of land near Devil
Lake and proffer the same to the stat
to appropriate enough money for pror
er buildings and other things that ma
be necessary in the execution of tn
aims Of the view.
It is believed by many that if sui
scription paper is circulated an ampl
amount of money can be raised anon
the public spirited men Of Devils LAX