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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
TWO DAYS BATTLE ENDS
Mexican insurgents, Ammunition
Exhausted, Abandon Fight.
LOSS ON BOTH SIDES 100
Further Evidence Obtained That
Converse and Blatt Were
Captured in Texas.

FL Pasco. Tex. March il.-The tloodicsf
and most important battle Of the Mexican
jnsurrection thus far IN the state of Sonora
has ended after two DAYS % stubborn hght-
ing. which began on Monday. near Tres
and San Rafael
Although the insurgents outnumbercd
the federal forces. their ammunition be-
came exhausted in the continued engage
ment The federals werc able to obtain
reinforcements and additional ammunition
from Hcrmosillo. and the Insurgents were
compelled to abandon the fight.
Although the loss on both sides was
heavy. reportS 81 the Killed and wounded
have been greatly exaggerated and not
more than one hundred were killed on both
sides
The report that tho fcdorals had gained
decisive victory in the nrst days fight
ing. which was issued 10y Mexican authori-
ties. has been denied by mail advices from
UermosiIlo The federal wounded were
taken To Hermosillo. The movements Of
the irsurgont force after the battle are un-
known here. A rumor that they had capt
ured San Benito has been officially denied
nv Governor Cubillas at HcrmOsillo. who
SAYS that there vas no fighting in Tres.
although the engagement took place near
there. The report that Hermosllo is
threatened by an insurgent force also is
unconfrned
Persistent rumors are still current thai
Juarez will be attacked soon. although
there is little TO substantiate them. Many
bands of insurgents have crossed The
border near FL Paso from the American
side
According to Lieutenant II. w. Hill, of
the 9Th Cavalry. Converse and Blatt. now
In Jail at Juarez were not only arrested
on American soil. but were taken back on
American territory twice on the way from
Guadalupe where they were captured. to
Juarez Lieutenant Hill and inspectors OF
the customs service followed the trail OF
the captors. and say it shows plainly on
the north side of the monuments marking
the boundary. \ map of the trail has been
prepared and will DC submitted 10 the State
Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
WOLGAST BEATS LAGRAVE
Lightweight Champion Batters
Opnonent HELPLESS in 5 Rounds.

San Francisco. March S1.-Lshtweight
Champion Ad Wolgsst tonight made short
shrift OF Antonio I.agrave. a local fighter.
Wogast batted his opponent about tho
ring landing whenever and wherever he
chose.
Lagrave's seconds threw up the sponge
after about two minutes fighting IN the
nth round.
The fight was too one-sided 20 he inter
estng. In the second round The champion
almost brought the bout TO quick ending
by sending I.agraye through the ropes with
terrific right TO the jaw and followed this
ny flooring his man FOR the count If nine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
ENDORSES TAFT PEACE PLAN
English Contractor Says British Nation
Tavors It Heartily.

Sir Robert W. Perks. the English con-
tractor. who arrived az midnight on
THURSDAY on the Cunarder Mauretania. left
the steamship YESTERDAY forenoon on his
way 20 Toronto. where hc is n address q
conference Of Methodists sir Robert who
is president of the Methodist Brotherhood
or Great Britain. spoke enthusiastically Of
President Tafts peace proposals. and do
clsred thai the people 90 Great Britain were
IN favor OF them. Sir Robert has appoint
ments 10 discuss the plans with the Prcsi-
dent and Andrew Carnegie
This peace treaty" he said would not
be an offensive and defensive alliance. II
would not mean that If one nation became
involved I'm war that the other nation
would necessarily have :. become party
10 II. II would he chiefly for tho proven
ton Of any possible conflict between tho
United States and England"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
PAGE HEARS FROM THE PEOPLE
Vermont Farmers Against Reciprocity
and Professional Men for It.

Hyde Park. VI. March Sl.-In response to
his invitation to the people Of Vermont. Is
sued through the press of the state, United
States Senator Carroll :. Page. OF TINS
town has received hundreds OF letters CIV
irg the view of the writers on the proposed
reciprocity agreement between the United
States and Canada.
Senator Page. in commenting on the nat
ure of the responses to his letter TO the
people. said that the farmers were very
largely opposed to reciprocity. The quarry
inc interests-which represent consider
able investment in Nermoni-are DIVIDED
although the majority of the quarry OWL
ers seem to favor the agreement. AS a
rule. the professional men. such AS law
yers. doctors. teachers and clereymen, IA
Vor tho agreement
The Senator declines to say whether ne
has reached a definite decision as TO what
his action on the measure viii be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
DIAz READS MESSAGE TO-DAY
Rumor That He Will Present
Restoration Discredited.

Mexico city. March 3-Witb the arrival
tonight Of Francisco j.. de Ia Barra, the
new Minister Of Foreign Relations. Presi.
don't Diaz's Cabinet lacks only one member.
The vacancy is the Department Of the Nv.
terror This will probably he filled tempo
rarily before the President appears In Con-
gress 10 read his message. so that he Will
then he surrounded by his entire corps "
official counseilOrs.
1t Is believed that the President VIII rec.
onmend many reforms The widest II
tales are to be heard. chief Of which is that
I've Intends to present his resignation after
reading his message. This story receives
little credence. however
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
THIRTEEN BRIDGES BURNED
Rebels Force Railroad Workmen to Sc.
Fires.

Torreon. Mex. March 3l-Foowing
plan by which they appear 10 believe the
death penalty imposed by 'hy suspension
OF personal guarantees Will no avoided.
revolutionists continue their dcpredations
along tn" International Railroad between
Torreon and Durango. Last night three
bridges were burned. \ locomotive plunged
through one Of them Thirteen bridges In
al! out.
To evade responsibility for their acts tho
rebels have adopted the plan Of csptur-
ing party Of railroad workmen and fore
ing them at the point OF guns to fire the
bridges. They are also said 10 have threat
ened death to any workmen found en-
gagged in repairing III. line. Thus far no
reports OF the threats having been put into
execution have been received. although two
OF the bridges have been repaired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
DANIELS AT OLD TRICK
New York Athletic Club Swim
mer Wins A. A. u. Title.

ST Louis March &c. NJ. Daniels, of
the New York Athletic club. won the ANA
tour Athletic Union championship 5"-yard
swim tonight in 6 minutes 90 is seconds.
r T. Frizelle. of the Missouri Athletic
Club. was second and J. II Reilly, Of the
New York Athletic club, third.
l. +. LIGHTER. Of the Chicago Athletic
Association. won the Amateur Athletic
Union championship plunge for distance.
With - feet inches in 52 seconds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
OFFICERS START TO-DAY
OF to San Antonio to Observe Work Of
Regulars in the Field

The officers of the national guard detailed
from greater New York 10 attend the army
manpuvres Will leave the Grand Central
Station al 1880 o'clock to-day for San An
tonic They will travel in special car at
tached to the Southwestern Limited. Up
the state they Will he Joined ny the officers
from tho upstate regiments. Colonel Frank
H. Norton ~ the cd Infantry. Of Brook.
Iyn. the senior officer. will nc In charge or
the detachment.
The detail will ho fourteen DAYS in the
field and viii receive from the federal gov
eminent tho pay of their rank for the time
employed. in addition to transportation
both ways.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
ANOTHER AMERICAN ARRESTED
Move to Force Intervention Suspected
by Rsidents of Nogales.

Tucson, Ariz., March 3l.A dispatch from
NogaIes Ariz.. says that a. T. Gill an
American resident has been arrested by
the Mexican officers OF Nogales. Mexico.
Following so closely on the arrest OF
Abraham Saleefsy. the Nogales merchant
who was removed 10 prison at Hermosillo
this affair has aroused much feeling among
the Americans against Mexican officers
Some believe it is the beginning OF move
to force American intervention.
A force Of $50 federals recently sent out
from Caboroa Sonora. was routed by reb-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
BERNESE ALPS PIERCED
Way Clear for the Great Loetsch
berg Tunnel.

Iernc, Switz erland, March Sl.--'rhe last
obstruction TO the 1Soetschherf Tunnt
through the Bernesc Alps was pierced by
the laborers at 40 o'clock this morning.
after five and half years work and the
expenditure OF sc0CNo.Wa. 'rhe tunnel. which
is the third longest In Europe. measures
1850 metres or approximately nine miles
With the completion OF tho Loctschhcrg
Tunnel. which was planned to give the
Slmplon Tunnel railway line direct con
nection with the railways which run
through Switzerland from north to south.
there viii 10 a direct through route from
Milan to Bcrne. and thence 70 Calais and
BouloSnc. The distance from Milan To
Calais by this route will he about 6,5 miles.
or nearly eighty miles less than the exis;-
ing routes. The tunnel will hc double
tracked throughout.
The Loctschnerg Tunnel AZ its highest
point is 4.0A feet above the sea level. II
is no; quite so long as the -. Cothard.
which is nine and quarter miles. or tho
Simpon. which is twelve and half miles
I'm length. The Ioctschberg Tunnel has "A
grade of only seven metres to the thousand.
Is 9 wards wide and 1872 feet nigh II was
first planned as a sincletrack line. The
gauge is standard being i.G NJ. feet s'a
inches) Compressed air was used for
drilling IT, The entire line. from Spez. on
Lake Thun. TO Bricuc. will be operated
electrically.
Fifty lives were LOST during tho work Of
construction and several hundred persons
were injured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
JAPAN'S LOAN TO CHINA
Issue Price of Bonds, 97'a-Interest,
Five Per Cent.

Toxic, April THE Yokohama Specie
Bank to-day settled the terms for loan
Issue price - the bonds is f7is and the in
teros' por cent Brokerage fees Of ~
nor cent are 20 he charged The money.
which viii he used I" meet defcil Of
the Railway Board. viii be paid to China
June l. ....- ........
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
GIRL GETS VERDICT OF $4,000.

Catherine Connery, seventeen years old.
recovered a verdict for $4,000 in the SUI
preme Court yesterday against the Hecker-
Jcnes-Jewel Milling Company for perma-
lent injuries 70 her spine. She was hurt
when the elevator in the defendants
Water street building fell. The plaintiff
sued for S50.V0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01

els near Ceramics ranch according to re-
ports received to-day. Indians who saw
the FIGHT report two federals killed and one
rebel wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
Describes Arrest in New York.

Errcone then described how Abba temag-
;;'o tried To blackmaI him by threatening 80
make revelations against him. Erriconc
lawyer, who said that II he we're
accused his acduii'aI would he certain, but
that IL M was arrested he would have to
remain IA prison for several wears before
Lis case came 20 trial. Therefore the wit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01

ness said, he decided 10 escape ana 'ook
first class passage by steamer to Mars"'l'es'
because the first class section Of the Nesse'
wss not searched by the police. He then
went to Paris and IIavre and then sailed 'or
.ow York. where he stopped with friend
Shortly after arriving in New YORK ne
said he was visited by q man who spoke
Italian with an American accent TINS
man asked him. Arc yo'i Enrico ramon
tano." Erricone said he replied that MS
name was EDrico Alenano. Another man.
who the witness said he sfterwaro
learned was Lieutenant Petrosino. 'dcnu-
fed him through Photograph which the
American detective had Pe'rosino asker
him to 60 to Police Headquarters. wh'r'
lie was told that, owing tn his bad record
lie could not remain in the United states
The witness raid he was locked up IN the
Tor,bs at New York. and later was taken
to France and then extracted TO italy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
Gagged Prisoner Weeps.

For moment Erricone paused and the
only sound came from the prisoners cage.
where Gennaro Ibolli. alleged head Of the
Camorra in the Nesuvian villages leaning
his head against the steel bars, cried like
a child
was sigh Of relief among the spectators
when E-ricone got his feelings under con-
troll and launched into a denunciation OF
Abbatemaggio. lie described tho informer
as poor Young man whom he had helped
by giving him employment as stable boy
Erricone said that Abbatema ggio's tale Of
secrets confided To him by other Camorrists
was absurd "Abbatemaggio,' he said
was con sidpred spy OF the police. H.,
went into tho game having nothing tn fear
When ne WAS arrested he took possession
Of and sold the harnesses In my stables
In emphasizing what he called the ali
srrditios of Abbatemaggio's accusations
Frricone instanced the CAV return from
Torrc del Greco Of the alleged ssassins
after tho murder Of Cuoccolo. lie told Of
tho gathering 81 l'iends AT the railway
station To say farewell ~ fhslli and 81 their
drinking together Even" said he ~ va
were Wild animals was IL possible for us to
act like this after numbering man and
while preparing To murder his wife? THIS
ia savagery which only a criminal mind like
that of AbbstemagsIo could conceive"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
Grew Wealthy as a Usurer.

Frrirone began his business career hs an
errand boy in flower shop. Early In IRE
he had a place ~ his own. Then he estap-
lished grain market aid speculsted IN
cattle. bargaining with the farmers who
visited the fairs. IL grew wealthy anu
became a Insurer. with an Office In the centre
OF the city. lie were fine clothes and his
carriages and hoi ses attracted much at
t.n,ion as he drove through the streets of
Naples
Some six wears ago he surrendered the
ighest place In the CamOrra, the head or
tho heads Of the society, TO Luigi Iucci,
but II Is charged that he continued in con
troll Of the organization. Ills nominal ONCE
was head Of the Nicaria. the most popu-
lous and troublesome district OF Naples.
lie was repeatedly charged with RESPONSE
bi,ity or completely in crimes Of burglary,
the white slave traffic. fraud against the
election laws and business corruption. Soy
erei times arrested. he was invariably dis
charged because OF a lack of evidence or
at the worst received light punishment.
These escapes are said to have been due
to his influence with the authorities many
Of whom owed their offices TO his control
over the votes Of the poorer classes, FOR
Erricone Was good fellow in a way, Tor
IL he robbed the rich he has often helped
a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-04-01
Brouaht to Justice by Petrosino.

II was left to Lieutenant Petroslno. the
American detective. to arrest and bring TO
Justice this man who had defed the police
OF Italy. Following the murder or Gen
FARO CuoccolO. he was arrested and charged
with instigating the crime, but way 10
his release was found in the false testl-
mOny Of the priest, Giro Vitozzi, the guar
dian angel Of the Camorra. Fleeing TO
America he was rearrested I'm Brooklyn
by PetrOsino. and has never since been
free man. That arrest was the first prac-
teal move in the breaking up OF the Ca
mora, and few here doubt that in appre-
lending Erricone, the Italian American de-
tective signed his own death warrant. Why
PetrOsno should have subsequently come
TO this country, where II was almost GER
tain that he would be murdered, Is past
the understanding OF all but those int!-
mately acquainted with the mans contempt
Of personal danger and devotion to duty.
AbbatemaggiO. the informer. has testi-
fed that Errieone approved the sentences
of death imposed upon his traitorous asso-
GATES, Gennaro Cuoccolo and his wife,
Maria. and after the deed was done dis
iributed sums Of money among the assas-
sins These allegations, as vel as that
concerning his position in the Camorra,
r.rriconc stoutly denied, in reply 10 the
questions Of President Bianchi and the
crown prosecutor. Cavalie-e Sanford. TO-
dav
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30

"BEsT ON EARTH
This is the verdict Of H. J. Howell,
and Tar Compound for his wife. "Her
case was the worst I have ever seen,
and looked like a sure case OF con.
sumption. Her lungs were sore and
she coughed almost necessarily and
her voice was hoarse and weak.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
brought relief at once and less than
three bottles effected a complete cure
NcCrothsu phorxoo,
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30
~. hranches frnn, this naia =.

running into Fargo from all parts Of
tho country so that the gate c,t,.
would be a hub
ASK CHANGE OF VENUE.
Philadelphia, Dec. 3O.--District At
torney Gawthrop OF Chester county
announced today that he would ask
the state supreme court for a change
Of Venue to try the remaining cases
that grew out Of the lynching or Zach
Walker. the negro. at Gainesville, near
here. last August.
All those heretofore tried on charg-
es OF murder for participate IN the
lynching were acquitted, and the re-
manning cases went over until the
January term of court. When the
eight cases still to he tried are called
in January the district attorney win
ask tho court IN cnntio,,o tbo.. ,..aS
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30
program will be rendered

rtfreshments served BY Mrs. John s.
Swenson and Mrs. Joseph johnson.
The annual business meeting in
Bethesda will be held Saturday, jan
uary 6 at TO- o'clock q. m. The ladies
will be present and serve dinner.
REFTSED-r no SIGN BILE.
Kansas City, Mo-. Dec. 30.-Judge
Porterf1eld Of the criminal court today
refused to sign d hill Of exceptions
prepared by the attorneys for DR.. r.
Clarke Hyde. under indictment charg-
ed with the murder of Colonel Thorn
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30

sSb G1kNBlA
Atll'one. Ireland, Dec. Gothic Riv-
er Shannon is fourteen feet above its
normal level and large areas through
which it flows are flooded. Many per.
sons have beer compelled to fee from
their homes in boats.
rHou I / ! OF orHERs
.
No n should have a grudee
against a baby. and say it resembles
Its kin.
Reading poetry wouldn't be 40 bad
If 1t didn't lead 80 many to try writ
ing 1t.
Our notion is that snake charners
have the least excuse for their occu-
patton.
1t is difficult to get an unprejudiced
statement from anything but a Their
mometer.
Among other little superstitions is
the belief that the dollar mark is a
good sign.
This ma Marzyek behaves in a
manner to indicate his name has gone
to his head.
A man with whiskers is apt to waste
more time on them than It would take
him to shave.
No doubt there are men who can't
stand prosperity. but none who aren't
willing to try it.
However. many men who can't re-
member names seem to be getting
along quite we'll.
Except TO the b~arkeepers. the good
fellow isn't usually as good to people
as his title infers.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30

executor Of the estate of John Hemp
stead. formerly Of Emerado. The
business Of closing up the estate Of
John Hampstead was nearly complet-
ed by MIR. Warren. acting as executor
at the time Of his death.
New Years Services
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30
""f1Ss of1V OII VI
20 portorGold IN Iool,,

last trial OF DR.. Hyde a mistrial. |
h judge said the bill was not
complete as to the proceedings and
did not describe in detail the manner
in which Harry Waldron. a juror, es.
capped and how, the court adjourned
from day to day to search for him
and finally discharged the jury.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30

Attended Fargo Installation.
George ]. Price and Thomas w.
Neville were at Fargo Friday evening
to attend the installation Of the new
officers Of Fargo lodge No. S., A. o. U.
W. Mr.. Price Is grand overseer of
the grand lodge and Mr.. Neville is
chairman of the finance committee.
There wae a large attendance Of grand
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30
Delays Hema!

OTThR % the heavy shows in South
Dakota which have blockaded the rail-
way trains the remains Of the late b.
r. Warren who died Wednesday at
Faith, S. D., have been delayed and il
will not be possible I o announce the
funeral until later. The family mem
bers are accompanying the remains
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30

Will BE RETIRED.
Detroit. Dec. 30.--Announcement
was made today of the immediate REL
tfrement Of Captain James MeDoff-
nell. head Of the city detective bu-
for sixteen years and widely
known as a police official. Captain
Mcdonnell. who is retired at his own
request, will be retained about six
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30

Declined the Once.
At the recent election Of the Golden
Grain Homestead No. 264. Brother
hood of American Yeomen. NJ. W.
Spauldtng was elected to the office Of
foreman for the ensuing year, but has
decided to decline the honor. Another
election has been declared necessary
a ~ n e rr,f1l ho I11A n~ N.,-z ~
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30

the St. Paul's Episcopal church a
service commemorative of the end of
the year vii be held. with an address
and suitable music. This service will
be followed at midnight by a celebra-
ton of the holy communion commence
Of the Feast of the Circumcision,
as also of the New Year.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30
n TN you Up ak right

"ard OH II tehdehcy toward pneu-
monia. This remedy contains no
opium or other narcotic and may be
given rs confidently to a baby as to
an adult. Sold by all dealers.
Death Took Executor.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30

Hdu WIZ. SKUIHSOM lett
ks about two months ago
their home in the west and
hlason was taken i'll. shortly
after their removal from this city.
When you have a cold get a bottle
NJ fNha ,hor1oin's fso,,r1, Doo,>dr IA
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30

Vernon P. Squiree Of the uni
will go to Grafton Sunday
q he will deliver an address on
Zen and Religion Forward Move-
under the auspices of the Graf
a committee of the movement.
Everybody Invited
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30

Bulge avenue The speakers Of the
evening will be Rev. Mccoy. Prof.
McCown. C.. H. Howard and Prof.
Lehman. Special music. Every night
for two weeks following watch right
service there will be special evangel-
istic services at the mission.
II. F.. Richter Was Called.
Larimore Pioneer: Edgar L. Rich
ter received word Of the death of his
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-30

ernor of Kansas under Governors Mer-
rill and Stanley. He was for a num-
her of years state senator. He enlisted
in the war of the rebellion when less
than Is years old. Col. Richter died
while undergoing an operation. Mr..
Richter was a friend of n. G. Lari-
more and interested with him in the
trans Mississippi congress.
AN ALARM AT NIGHT
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lipreme court can pass on a

ferring the cases to another county,
to be designated by the higher court.
The grounds on which the change
OF venue will he asked is that the
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ritang down

and fishing as
Eo%nvalcscent.
q received from Port
tine effect tina, Mrs. B.
no has been i'll for sn,ne
now recovering nir,.lv