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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-28
CLOTHES OF TWENTY SOCIETY
COUPLES WHO WE'RE IN
SWIMMING STOLEN.
SENSATION STIRS MACON FOLK

Clad in the Daintiest and Scantiest
Costumes They Were Forced to
Remain in Pool Until Day, When
the Girls, Wrapped in Sheets, Were
Sent to Their Homes.
MACON.-The smart set of Macon
is agog because of the fact that 20
Young men and 20 young women, all
prominent socially, passed a night
recently in swimming pool attired
only in bathing costumes.
The costumes were of the daintiest
and also of the scantiest, and the
temperature of the swimming pool
was pleasant, but the 20 couples did
not enjoy themselves. They passed
the night in abbreviated costumes in
the pool not because they wanted to,
but because they had to.
W. D. Billingslea, millionaire, with
a magnificent home to which spa
cious swimming pool is attached, has
been giving swimming parties during
the present hot weather, which have
been attended by the young men and
women of the smart set.
Last night Billingslea invited 20
men and 20 women of the most ex-
elusive set to a swimming party. All
came bringing the latest creations in
the way of bathing costumes, and
soon they were disporting in the
large pool.
The couples splashed about in the
water, fiirted bit and then spIashed
some more until after midnight. Then
some one noticed the lateness of the
hour, and rush was made for the
dressing rooms.
Then it was discovered that the
clothes of the forty bathers had been
taken, and that the swimming pool
had been locked. Billingslea him
self was one of the victims.
Efforts to make themselves heard
We're in vain, and the 20 men and 20
girls were forced to spend the night
in the swimming pool clad in their
Scanty costumes.
The hours from midnight to dawn
were not cheerful. The girls were
cold, for they had little covering, and
the men were cold for the same rea-
son. The girls were also sad, for
they were fearful about what their
parents would say.
Fortunately Billingslea had some
refreshments in a locker that were
available, and these dispeIIed the
gloom somewhat.
Finally about 5 o'clock BilIingslea
made some of his servants hear, and
the doors of the pool were forced
and the party of men and girls re-
leased. 1t was not a merry crowd
that emerged.
Taxicabs and autos were summon
3D. The girls, wrapped in sheets,
We're sent to their homes. The men
were wrapped in any old thing, and
also hurried away.
strenuous efforts were made to
Keep the matter secret, but it leaked
out and social circles have been all
@sog since, as the girls and young
uen involved are society leaders.
Inc church folks are holding up their
lands in horror and wondering what
Tile world is coming to-.
Inc hosts thinks some one played
lis guests a practical joke, but he
10 mad clear through, and has offered
large reward for discovery of the
person who sole the clothes and
'Oched the pool. At any rate, there
Will be no more swimming parties in
macon for the present.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-28
BIG PLANTATION SOLD AGAIN.
Hooks Farm in Lee County Purchas-
ed by Americus Investors.

The Hooks plantation of 1000
acres, in Lee county, was purchased
Friday morning by Americas invest
ors, R. L. McMath and E. L. Bell.
The consideration was not announc-
ed, but recently this farm was pur-
chased by Sumter county investors
at a price approximating $4,000.
They sold it again at satisfactory
figures. The Central railway runs
through this magnificent plantation,
thus adding to it's value.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1911-06-28
KEEP COOL.

onelIman hears rumors of an ice
pant at that place, which causes the
gun to yell "Hurrah for SheIlman. l."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18
TRAIN ROBBER DEAD SHOT.
COWBOY AND DESPERATE

Bronco Bill is one Of the most no
torlous bad men, gun fighters. train
robbers, murderers and all around
outlaws that ever terroriZed New
Mexico, and his right arm is shattered
and useless as the result of bullet
wounds received i'm battles with Off
GERS of the law. II Is said he has fig
ured In the leading role In no less
than six train robberies In New Mex
leo. and he once got away with $40,-
900 In Mexican silver as the result of
a hold-up. In a pitched battle In
Socorro county he put n bullet be-
tween the eyes and another through
the heart of Deputy Sheriff Vigil.
and one In the forehead OF an Indian
trailer at distance of 1000 yards.
Bronco Bill fled to Mexico. but
growing more daring he recrossed the
border into Arizona, where he was
captured after a spectacular battle.
the outlaw riding away from his pur-
suers on horse and firing backward
at the posse as he rode, until several
bullets disabled his right arm and he
was forced to surrender The posse
literally pumped lead into the flee
ing bandit, and the fact that he es-
capped with his life from the shower
OF bullets bears out the belief of many
officers that he bears a charmed life.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18
REPUBLICANS WILL VOTE
AGAINST RECIPROCITY

| Washington, April II. - After a
| thorough canvass of the republican
| membership of the house | can say
positively substantial majority of
| the party will vote against the Can
adlan reciprocity bill,' said Repre-
| sentative Dwight of New York, the
republican whip, tonight The bill
Is to be put upon its passage this
week
This will not prevent It's passage,
even though several democrats vote
against the majority of their party
When the reciprocity bill passed the
house In the last session a majority
Of the republicans voted against 1t,
but the democratic majority In favor
of it has greatly increased in the new
congress.
Five speakers participated in the
rive speakers participated in the
debate today. Representative Ford
ney Of Michigan, republican MEM
ber OF the ways and means commit
tee, and Representative Lenroot of
Wisconsin, an insurgent republican,
spoke against the bill. Representa-
tives Harrison of New York and
Peters of Massachusetts, democratic
members of the ways and means
committee, and Representative Crum-
packer of Indiana, republican, advo-
Gated its passage.
Mr.. Lenroot gave an emphatic
statement of insurgent policies and
views. Questioned from the demo-
cratic side. he said he opposed the
reciprocity agreement because ne
believed il increased many duties.
He said IL democrats were sincere in
their desire to put more articles on
the free list they would attach the
free list to the reciprocity bill. He
accused them of wanting the presl-
dent to veto their free list bill when
il finally passed, so as to make poll
tical capital for them.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18
LOCAL MAN HAS PAPER
TORN by FATAL BULLET

Judge B. f. Adams OF this city has
In his possession an execution whith is
one of a number OF papers carried by
Deputy Sheriff Vigil. and through
which the desperado's fatal bullet
passed. Judge Adams exhibited the
paper last night, with the ragged hole
square in the middle. The deputy,
Frank X Vigil. was a brother of the
late Eslavio Vigil of this city. and
with posse including a number of
Indian scouts got on the rail OF
walters after the latter had held up
a train at Belen. another at way
station and performed various other
spectacular crimes. Vigil and his
men succeeded In getting Walters and
his pal away from their guns. but
walters began TO parley, and while
arguing with the deputy and his men
backed gradually within reach OF the
guns until he grabbed rifle and
planted bullet In the heads of Vigil
and one OF his scouts. Walters and
his pal then mounted their horses
and fled into Mexico and Arizona.
the capture being finally effected by
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18
SENATOR STONE WANTS
IMMEDIATE INVESTIGA ALTON

Washington. April 17.-Searchine
inquiry into the situation in Mexico
is demanded in a resolution Offered
in the senate today by Mr.. Stone of
Missouri. The resolution calls on the
committee ON foreign relations to un.
dertake an investigation Of the dan.
gers to American and foreign lives or
United States territory.
The resolution at Senator stones
request was tabled Its author in
tends to make speech appealing foI
its immediate adoption.
The resolution sets forth that a
condition of turbulance and disor-
der prevails in the republic across
the Rio Grande. that the lives of
American citizens and their property
are in jeopardy, that the work on the
dam in the Imperial valley has been
retarded by existing conditions and
that Americans on this side of the
border have been killed and wounded
by flying bullets.
1t refers to certain European news
paper reports that foreign govern
ments contemplate Intervention by
force to protect the lives and PROPER
ty of their citizens and TO the landing
of British marines in lower Califor-
mia.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18
TRAiNMEN BRING WORD
ON IMMINENT ASSAULT

El Paso, Tex, April i7.--Junrez Il
excited again tonight and expecting
an attack before morning. Troops
have been throwing up Notifications
all day In all directions and soldiers
In squads have been stationed on
the roofs of buildings overlooking the
town, while signal men on the tops OF
the highest mountains have been wig
wasgng. 1t is believed there are in
slrrectos on the opposite side of the
mountains.
American trainmen coming up
from Sapallo, twenty-three miles
south of Juarez, where they had been
impressed in the service of the insur-
reetos, report that Guippe Garlbaldi,
one of Maderos chief lieutenants, Is
at that point with 500 men supern-
tending the preparations for bringing
up the rest of the main Chihuahua
rebel army from the south and that
Garibald said the attack would be
made tonight or tomorrow. Such re-
ports of attacks contemplated are
frequently brought in however. The
rebel wounded from the battle of
Bauche are at Sapallo.
Numerous Americans, and natives,
too, bring confirmation OF the killing
in the battle of Bauche on Saturday
of Oscar G. Creighton, an American
soldier OF fortune, who has lately
dynamited all the bridges south Of
Juarez, Creighton commanded at the
battle Saturday, II is stated. and led
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18
A DARING ESCAPE.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, April H. Bronco
BIZ Is at large.
This simple announcement is
enough to make every officer of the
law in New Mexico apprehensive
Bronco BILL otherwise known as
convict No. 1852. and whose real
name is William Walters, after eleven
years of exemplary conduct In the
territorial penitentiary. and at a time
when he was assigned to the hospital
as Ill, made a daring getaway from
the prison last night. struck out south,
evidently toward the Mexican bor-
der and at last accounts was stlll
going. after bloodhounds had fol-
lowed his trail for seven miles and
had to give II up. kilograms have
been sent by the penitentiary author
tiles to every county in New Mexico
and a sharp lookout will be kept on
every hand for the arrival of one of
the most notorious desperadoes the
south has ever known
Bronco Bill was serving life sem
tence for murder sent up from So
zorro county For some years he
has been a trusty at the prison. Aid
cd by another trusty, Kinch Mullen,
a long-term man from Roswell, in
some manner last night Walters Sc
cured ladder and a rope. He had
been lowered successfully over the
outside prison wall by Mullen and
the other was about to descend
when he fell, allghting on the ground
with thud that entirely changed
his mind about escaping. He re-
turned to the pententiary badly
bruised this morning, after spending
the night outside and laid bare the
whole plot to the superintendent.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18
REBELS KNOCK
At GATES
OF JUAREz
LONG EXPECTED ATTACK
BEGINS BEFORE DAWN
Seven Hundred and Fifty Fed
eraI Soldiers in Border Town
Prepared to Put Up Stout
Resistance to Invaders

IBy Morning Journal special Leased wireI
El Paso. Tex, April is, 3 a. m.-
Desultory firing has been In progress
west of the city in Juarez since about
1880 O'Clock this morning and still
continues at this hour. 1t is impos-
sible to learn the personnel OF the
forces engaged or their number. but
the federal officials and citizens of
Juarez believe the advance guard of
Maderos forces Is at their very doors
and the coming Of daylight will wit
ness the expected attack upon the city
that has been pending for several
days.
In the city of Juarez there Is much
activity among the forces of General
Navarro in making final preparations
'for the attack. Men, machine guns
and other artillery have been placed
in position and all Is In readiness to
give the attackers warm reception
Citizens Of the town are greatly
alarmed and many OF them are cross
ing into Ell Paso for safety
At 6 o'clock last night II was
known authorltatively that from 1900
to 2200 men OF Maderos forces were
at Bauche. seventeen miles south OF
Juarez under the leadership OF Raoul
Madero. brother OF the provisional
president and they were exceedlngly
impatient TO begin the attack, but
were restrained in thier impetuosity
with difficulty pending the arrival Of
additional forces from Casas GRANTEES,
over the Mexico Northwestern rail-
way. which is under the control of
the insurrectos.
The firing upon the federal out
posts west of Juarez and in the vicin-
ity of Ell Paso smelter this morning
indicates that the expected reinforce
ments have arrived and that the con-
test for the control Of the city Is on
and will be prosecuted with vigor
with the coming Of daylight.
The federal forces in Juarez this
morning comprise about $50 men
under the command of General Ma
varro, and, they are well supplied
with ammunition and all modern
fighting appliances. The city has been
fortified in every manner possible
and mines placed In every direction.
II the fighting takes place in the city
the slaughter Is certain to be very
heavy. Juarez is In position to with
stand some very heavy fighting.
United States troops are taking an
necessary precautions to keep the
citizens of El Paso out of the danger
zone, and there will be no passing
permitted today II the expected as
sault materalizes, from the American
side as there Is . determination TO
prevent a repetition OF the results at
Douglas If possible. Thousands OF
Juarez people have been on the
American side now for several days,
and Will remain until the result OF the
threatened engagement in known.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18
MOVE TO ABOLISH
USELESS COMMISSIONERS

Washington, April ia congress
siona investigation Of government
commissions with a view to the abo-
lition OF some IL provided for In q
resolution introduced in the house to-
day by Mr.. Clark of Florida.
II directs the speaker to appoint
commission OF five members OF the
house to conduct the inquiry and re-
port the title of every commission,
board or other body existing by leg-
Islative or executive authority the
duties, powers and responsibilities Of
each. the personnel, number OF em-
ployen. salaries and other informa-
ton.
Among the bodies that might be
affected are:
The tariff board, the monetary
commission. the canal commission.
Canadian boundary commission, etc
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18
Chamberlain, Of Oregon, De-
clareS Both Instruments Are
in Conformity With Funda-
mental Law Of United States,
RECALL PROVISION NOT
REPUGNANT TO REPUBLIC
Senator Sees No Reason Why
Judges, As Well As Other
Officers, Should Not Be Sub
ject to Popular viii,

By Morning journal Special Leased WireI
Washington, April 17.-Contend-
ing that the constitutions of New
Mexico and Arizona are in accord
ance with the constitution of the
United States, Senator Chamberlain
of Oregon today delivered an argu-
ment in the senate in support of the
Brown resolution approving the two
instruments.
He said there Is no reason why
members of the judiciary should not
be subject to the will of the people
as much as other officials, and that
such law would have no tendency
to deprive that branch of the govern
nent OF its independence.
Mr.. Chamberlain made especial
reference to the initiative, referen-
dunn and recall provisions in the Ari-
zona constitution. urging that they did
not depart from the constitutional
guarantee of a republican form of
government. He also pointed out
that the constitution was similar to
the systems of oregon. oklahoma,
Montana and South Dakota.
Mr.. Chamberlain defended the pro-
vision for the recall of state officers,
including judges, contained In the
Arizona constitution. He said there
Is no reason why members of the ju-
dietary should not be subject to the
will of the people as much as other
officials, end that such law would
have no tendency to deprive that
branch Of the government of its inde-
npndpncp
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18
FACTORY OWNERS
SCORED
Coroner'S Jury Finds Proprie-
tors of ShirtwaiSt Company
Responsible for Loss Of Life
in Washington Square 1oIo-
CauSt,
tpy Morning Joornal sp.eia, Lea.ss wire,


New York, April l7.--lsaac Harris
and Max Blanck, proprietors Of the
Triangle Waist company who already
are under indictment charged with
manslaughtcr IN connection with the
death Of las employees by fire. were
found by coroner's jury today to
be responsible for the death OF one
of the operators.
The verdict was returned IN the
case of Mary Herman, whose escape
from the ninth floor was cut or, II is
alleged, by a locked door. Harris and
Blanck are responsible for the death.
the verdict reads because of culp-
able and criminal negligence In fall
ing to observe the legal precautlon OF
leaving said door unlocked.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18
BAD JAKE NOBLE CAUGHT
IN BREATHiT'r CAPITAL

Jackson, Ky, April 17.--"Bad
Jake" Noble, the Breathltt county
outlaw. who for months has been
sought Is under arrest at Fayette-
vile. Ark. according to the authori-
ties here tonight.
A reward of 5000 was offered for
the arrest of the slayer of Jailer Wes-
ley Turner and has been paid to the
Arkansas captors OF Noble, accord
ing to the statement. the prisoner In
Fayetteville having been fully identi
fled.
The assassination occurred last Mo-
vember. Noble Is accredited with
having slain at least three men be-
sides Turner.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18

officer Thatcher of the Wells Fargo
Express company and posse. who.
after killing Walters pal and wound
ing the outlaw, brought the latter to
the penitentiary at Santa Fe for
safe keeping. A change of venue
was at first asked for to Roswell, but
Walters finally entered plea OF
guilty through his attorney, Elfego
Raca. now of this city. and took a
life sentence. He had earned enough
credit marks To entitle htrn to a rec
ommendation for pardon,
Walters long experience as an out
law and familiarity with the country
makes II improbable that he will be
captured, as he is both cunning and
daring and 1t win take shrewd work
20 capture him.
The kilnng-of vigil occurred IN the
spring Of 1898.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18
BLOODY BATTLE RACES
FROM DAWN TILL MIDNIGHT

| Aqua Prieta, Mex. April f7.--(Vla
Douglas. Ariz )--Frcm the Associated
Press correspondent In the field
The most important battle of the Mex
lean revolution was fought here to-
day between 1900 fcderals under
command OF Lieutenant Colonel Dinz
ana 1000 rebels under Balasario Gar
oia, and resulted In the repulsc of the
former. The battle, however, was
not finally decisive. L, lasted from
$3.50 a. m. until sundown. AT night
fall two federal machine guns were In
possession of the enemy and the fed
erals had suffered loss estimated
by the rebels as at least 200 killed and
wounded. The rebels report their
| own loss at twenty.
From the beginning OF the battle.
regardless of the warning given by
the United States government to the
lenders of both forces rain OF bull
lets poured into the American town
Of Douglas. and when the day was
over Il was found that seven non
combatants residents OF that city.
had been wounded II was day
ulilbht VI ltIfoI III 1phkido.
When day broke II revealed the
federal forces formed hi fan-shaped
battle line In the level country ABOUT
a mile distant from Aqua Prieta.
with their machine guns In the cen
ter. They gave notice TO the enemy
Of their approach with hail of bull
lets from the machine guns. support
ed by rifle fire, their evident inten-
tion heing to gain the International
line with It's adobe guard houses and
from this vantage ground turn their
fire upon the rebels.
The lnsurrectos directed their fire
at the crews manning the machine
guns. but the fire of the federals was
so fierce that II forced them bnck to
thair second line OF entertainments
the federals advanced slowly. AS
they came nearer the fire of the reb-
els became more effective.
They scorned the protection of
their breastworks and moved out in
20 the open. continuing TO concentrate
their fire upon the machine guns.
After three hours fighting their de-
lcnse proved too strong and the fed
erals, unable to carry the trenches,
began TO retreat. Presently the ma
chine guns were silenoed. Sharp
shooters had made II impossible TO
longer man them. Sheer exhaustion
caused a lull In the fighting.
At II o'clock the repulsed federals
had reformed and advanced TO gain
the boundary line. masking their
with heavy rifle fire. The
machine guns were silent The reb-
els, made more confident by their ear
ly success, returned eagerly to the
The interval had been
employed by thom Ia the erection of
new trenches.
The advance guard of the federals
IN this attack consisted of fifty cav
alrymen and 500 Infantry Behind
them was supporting force under
of the trees and bushes.
The federals reserved their fire. but
from the rebel trenches came an un-
ceasng stream of bullets. Those strik-
Ing the dry earth made II appear as
II a dust storm was raging. and at
times obscured view OF the con-
flct. The advancing federals again
found the streneth and determination
pf the insurrectos too great for them.
rhey fell back. but In good order. fir
Ink as they retired and left the field.
md their two machine guns In the
of the enemy.
The Douglas wounded are;
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18
Daylight Expected to Find Con-
tenders in Hand to Hand
Conflict in Streets Of Aqua
Prieta; Douglas in Danger
C0WARDLY lNSURRECTO
COMMANDER DESERTS
General Garcia Crosses Into
Douglas and Surrenders to
American Officer; Common
Soldiers of Both Sides Dis
play High Degree Of Courage


my mornIng Journal spe,-ss LEASED wirsl
Aqua Prleta, April i7,--At 1890
tonight the battle between the Mexi-
can federals and insurrectos. which
began az $50 this morning was still
on, ana the fighting had been carried
70 the boundaries OF Aqua Prieta by
the federals, The federais hy thrill
Ing night movement, regained the
ground lost during tho day and Indi-
cations were that daylight would find
the opposing armies engaged In hand
to-hand conflict
Balasario Garcia, commander of the
rebels at Aqua Prieta, surrendered
himself to Captain Gaujot of the First
United States cavalry at S:25 O'clock
tonight. He came to the line and ex-
plalnod that he was giving himself
into the custody Of the American
authorities as an individual aud not
as commander of the rebels.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1911-04-18
ARM MASHED OFF IN
ENGINE Goes
Prominent Roswell Sheepman
SustainS Ugly Hurt Which
May Result in Deathi Mem
Der Amputated
Especial Dispatch to tn. Morning journal,

Roswell, n. NJ, April 17.-Joe II.
Clements. aged so. and twenty-five
years a Roswell resident. had his
right arm mashed off at the elbow
at his sheep ranch forty miles south
west this morning while olling the
engine to pump water for his sheep.
Ills sleeve was caught in the cogs.
drawing in the arm. He was brought
to his home In Roswell and the arm
was amputated tonight above the ell
bow His age and the great loss of
blood make his case critical. He is
prominent wool grower having
1000 sheep.