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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-10-17
CHINESE GOVERNMENT
TAKING VIGOROUS ACTION
Land and Naval Forces Sent to Rescue
Captured Cities from the
RevoIutionists.
tBy Associated Press.1

Hankow, Oct. 17.-Aggressive prep
arations for the rescue of Hankow and
Wu Chang from the rebels were be-
gun today by the imperial government.
The first train load of troops from the
north has arrived. Earlier had come
the imperial naval force, augmented
by the arrival of one of the navy's
modern gunboats which carried Ad-
miral Say Chen Ping, who took com
mand of the situation
He assured the foreign consuls that
foreign concessions would not be en-.
dangered by any bombardment which
he might undertake 1t is believed he
was to begin shelling the rebel de-
fense around WI Chang.
The Red Cross society today began
removing the corpses in the streets
of WI Chang.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-10-17
FIRST CONGRESS
Of FARM WOMEN

Colorado Springs, Colo, Oct. H.
Colorado Springs is today entertain
ing the first Worlds Congress of
Farm Women ever held, the purpose
being to discuss better homes. santa
tion, higher standards of living, bust
ness management of farm homes and
other matters having to do with the
improvement of conditions for rural
housewives. The conference, which
has attracted hundreds of delegates,
from all over the United States and
from foreign lands, is an outgrowth
of the Roosevelt Farm Life Commits
sion.
Mrs. William f. Slocum, last year
president of the National Young Wom-
ems Christian Association, heads the
committee in charge of the conference.
Mrs. James T. Burns of this city is
secretary, and Mrs. Charles A. Lory,
wife of the president of the Colorado
State Agricultural College, is vice
president.
The program covers discussions, pa
pers and addresses on the equipment
of and beautifying of farm homes, food
values. laws of physical life in relation
to the family, conservation of the time
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-10-17
cUMM|Ns' TRIAL
TO Be SENSATIONAL

New York, Oct. 1.-THE case OF
William ]. Cummins, under indict-
ment for grand larceny Of s350000 in
connection with the operations of the
failed Carnegie Trust Company, is
scheduled to go on trial here today.
The promoter will be tried first on
that one of the eleven counts against
him which charges the larceny OF
$4,000 on September II, 1910. In
connection with the Cummins case
Joseph G. Robin, the condemned
banker who was lately remanded with
out sentence on the expectation that
his testimony would be of benefit in
the cases against Cummins and ex-
City Chamberlain Hyde, has been
postponed from today, but the court
has left the matter so that either
Robins counsel or the district attor-
ney may move that he may be SEN
fenced at any time on one days no.,
tice.
No one would be surprised if when
the case is called today there would
be further postponement, for it is
openly asserted that interests in be-
half of former City Chamberlain
Hyde, who is under indictment as
result of his alleged sub-rosa connec-
tion with the Carnegie Trust Com
pany, have been at work since the
finding of a true bill against Hyde
to secure protracted postponement
of the trial of Cummins. These at
tempts have been stubbornly fought
by the district attorney, who says that
the case must come to trial soon or
else the case of the people will be put
in very ridiculous light.
Under the law a public officer
charged with bribery is entitled to an
early trial. By delaying the Cummins
trial there would also be delay in
bringing Hyde to trial as circum.
stances now shape up and there would
be no surprise occasioned if the ef-
forts of Hydes friends were success
full, in which case Cummins and his
attorneys would be extremely we'll
pleased.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-10-17

and strength of rural housewives, la
Dor saving devices, hygiene, the eco
nomic value of women and children
on the farm, influence Of clubs,
oranges and other associations, care
of infants, the rural church, reorgani-
zation of rural schools and recreation
in the rural districts. There will also
be a scientific demonstration OF the
menace of the housef1y.
1t is alleged that women have al
ways borne more than their just share
of the burdens of farm life. and that
while scientific machinery and appli-
ances have made life easy for the
menfolk, too little attention has been
paid to relieving the wife and mother
of unnecessary toll
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-10-17
SELECTING JURY WILL
TAKE A MONTH
Knowing Ones Say Panel Will Be
Complete by Thanksgiving Day
or December 1.
IRy Associated Press.l

Los Angeles, Cal, Oct. ia
speedy completion of the jury-that
is, within a month or little more-was
the outlook when the Mcnamara trial
opened today. Knowing ones predict
that they will get jury by Thanks
giving or by December 1. The exami-
nation of Talesman z. T. Nelson has
cleared the atmosphere, it is agreed,
by defining many of the issues in
volved in the effort to determine
whether James b.. Mcnamara is
guilty.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-10-17
German Bluejackets al, Hankow.
[By Associated Press.l

Berlin. Oct 17.-Advices received at
the foreign office from Hankow today
report that a German force of blue
jackets has been landed at Hankow
and are now fighting in the streets
with Chinese mob. The admiralty
has no further details of the German
cruiser Gniosman, which is due to ar
rive at Hankow tomorrow, with a tor
pedo boat accompanying her.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-10-17
WOMAN DRAGGED BY MULE
DIED Of INJURIES
GBy Associated Press. ]

Waxahachie, Texas, Oct. 17.-Mrs.
Nettie Timmins died this morning
from injuries received when she was
dragged by mule on Thursday. The
animal while being treated for lock-
jaw became frightened and ran, Mrs.
Timmins becoming entangled in the
rope Her arm was broken and she
received internal injuries.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-10-17
ALLEGED SW|NDLER
GAVE BOND
[By Associated Press.l

Houston, Texas, Oct. 17.-C. J.
Horn, president of the Brazos Coast
Investment Company, who was indict-
ed by the federal grand jury charged
with using the mails to defraud, sur
this morning and gave bond
to answer for the proceeding.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-10-17
SHOTS CAUSED EXCITEMENT
Guard in Katy Shops Fired at Prowler,
Creating Great Commotion.
lBy Associated Press.l

Houston, Texas, Oct. 17.-Shots
fired during last night in the neighbor-
hood of the Katy shops created ex-
citement and started report that
trouble had broken out afresh in the
railway yards. An investigation
showed that the guard was shooting
at a prowler who escaped. The situa-
tion is now quiet.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-10-17
PEDESTRIAN CAALLEN-
GEs AVIATOR
Offers to Bet $4,000 That He Can
Walk Across the Continent More
Quickly Than They
Can Fly.
[By Associated Press. ]

Oklahoma City, Okla, Oct. H.
George Palmer, who returned today
from transcontinental tour afoot,
offers to wager $4,000 that he can
walk across the continent and beat
any aviator in the world. Rogers,
Curtiss or any others are not barred"
he says.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-10-17
LOTS FOR SALE.

have cut my eight-acre home place
in the eastern part of town into lots
and have several for sale cheap. Size
1OOx115 feet, or in half-acre lots.
HENRY BERGER.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-10-17
Philadelphia Again Beats New York
[By Associated Press.]

New York 1.-THE third
played
today. Philadelphia victory a
Standing clubs o Philadelphia York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-25
VEDR|NES LEADS
 AEROP[ANE RACE AROUND ENGLAND
Time for 363 Miles Is 2 Hours, 19 Minutes and
 B Seconds

Edinburgh, Scotland, July 2+,J. Ved- rines, the French aviator, in a Morane Borel monoplane. maintains the lead in the circuit of Great Britain aviation race for the Daily Mails prize. He covered the distance of 343 miles from Hendon to Edinburgh this morning in less than six hours actual flying time.
 It was noon before Weimann had equipped his machine with a new pro- peller. Then he started on trial flight in Tickle wind. His biplane bucked like a broncho but he made safe land ing. Later word was received here that the American had again headed for this city going with the speed of a pigeon.
 Through mistake of the timekeeper, Beaumont who should have started sec ond, got away first at Tendon. Ved- rines after few excited gestures sailed a few seconds later.
 . Thousands witnessed a splendid spec tacle as the two air men sped across the Aerodome at such pace that they were soon lost to sight. Beaumont, who was flying higher, was quickly overtaken and when Harrogate, 1S2 miles from Hendron was reached. Vedrines had gained another few minutes. This was repeated in the stages from Harrogate to New Castle, 6S miles. and from New Castle to Edinburgh, s3 miles.
 Valentine arrived here at AIS o'clock this afternoon.
 Weymann lost his way and descended at Leeds. Tn attempting to re-start he damaged an alighting wheel, occasion ing another delay of two hours. As the time occupied in waiting for his pro- peller this morning was merely deducted from his resting time, the American was considered to have fair chance in the race until this latest accident.
 In flying from Brooklands to Edin- burgh, total distance of S63 miles. ved- rines occupied hours, 19 minutes and 23 seconds: Beaumont hours, 3s min- utes and 26 seconds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-25
WET" MAJORITY IN TEXAS TOTALS 61O4 PrOhibitiOnists COncede the Victory to the Antis CONTEST PROBABLE Chairman Ball of Prohibitionists Claims Frauds Were Practiced.
 Result Will Probably Be
 Taken Into Courts

Dallas, Texas, July 24-The anti-pro- hibiton majority in the statewide pro hibition election held in Texas, Satur- to be overcome by the unreported vote, according to figures compiled by the Dallas News
 The total vote to date is:
 Against the amendment, 234, ,10l
 For the amendment 227,997.
 The new figures indicate that the final count will show the majority against prohibition to be in excess of 5000.
 Texas defeated statewide prohibition admission today of the "dry'' campaign headquarters and also according to re- turns early today.
 After Se hours of ballot counting, the vets maintain lead,
 The following statement was given out by Chairr.an Thomas H. Ball of the prohibitirn:sts today:
 The complete returns will lik ely show an anti prohibition majority of less than 500s tes.
 q am sure he question will be taken
  people as soon as it can again be sub- mitted, which can be done at the regu- lar session oi the legislature
 Tt apears from reports received that large rita."ers of negroes and Mexicans and a large element that does not pay poll taxes used poll tax re- ceipts paid p1 themselves or paid for them and that the election result has thereby been determined adversely to statewide proii.Lition.'
 Houson, Tex. July 24.-At 10 o'clock this morning Chairman Walters of the i-prohibiticnists, said the returns up to that lo,i, indicated that tn ], anti-prohibit.onis;. s majority would be slightly above .",000.
 At 10 o'clock this morning Chairman Ball of the pr.hibitionists conceded that the ant.-pr ronibitionists will have majority n . exceeding 500 on the face of the returns. He claims frauds have been practiced and the "drys" will resort 10 the courts. Legislative investigation and resubmission of the vote to the people are under consider ation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-25
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-O'Neal points out duties of excise
 commission.
 Pooling of steel output Is charged. House of commons hoots Asquith. kecley tells of alleged attempt to
 elect Hopkins.
 Wet majority in Texas is 6l04. Commission orders freight rates re-
 duced.
 vedrine leads in aviation meet S-Dates selected for institutes.
 Huntsvllle party coming here today. Sugar interests feared the law. kolb back from Washington. s 4-E.ditorial page. t-m4 5- Generators ready for barbecue
 Abercromble in Birmingham.
 injustice in death report of Hutchins
 child. . Campaign forces holding meeting. G-Sports. fn 7--Society.
 Just for today g. Growing demands for metal roofs. Rsin interferes with buildings. e-Epsley opponents hold conference. Democratic war stirs Nebraska. Cars damaged by Sunday collision. l1-,Nsrkets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-25
WOlgast Sued

Cadillac, Mich, July 24-Suit for $10,- GOO was today started against Ad Vol gast. the lightweight pugilistic cham pion, by the father of Florence Bush, a fifteen year-old farmer girl. A ser ious criminal allegation is made against Wolgast. After the summons was served on the puglist he characterized the ac- tion hold-up game and claimed the charge unfounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-25
Threshers Not Entitled to Whisky

Alton, H.. July A.-The farmers across the Mississippi river from Alton, known as Missouri point. abolished the rule this year that every harvest hand and every thrcsher is entitled to three ''jiggers" of whisky each day besides his wages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-25
O'NEAL NAMES MOBILE
 EXCISE COMMISSION

Montgomery, July 24-(SpeciaD-
 Governor ONeal today appointed the excise commission to have supervision of the liquor traffic in Mobile Joel Goldsby is made chairman, Rittenhouse Moore is given the two-year term, Sydney
 . Douglass the one-year term. All
 are prominent men and none of
 then, is in any way connected with the liquor traffic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-25

ScoNTINuED oN PAen lN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-07-25

1OoNTINUnD ON FACE a.l
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
CUTS 3. & nj. DIVIDEND.

Eoston. May 9-The quarterly dividend
of the Hoston & Maine railroad was re-
duced to-day from a six to -FOUR per
cent. basis on the common stock. NO
action was taken on the preferred stock.
Thee reduction Of the dividend viii fall
heayicct ON tho Now Haven railroad as
the cuarantor Of the preferred stock or
the Rostcu HOLDING company. which
holds oll.ica shares Of Boston & Maino
railroad and has ie=ucd -G5.,-5 shares Of
preferred stock, paying four per cont.
The payment Of tho dividend Cu the re-
naming 5l7ie shares of holding comp1nN
preferred stock will make an eXuendI-
ture by the New Haven of sl7l,"Ht yearly
Part q this, however will remain in
the treasury Of the holding company as
only rye millions Of its preferred stock
has been sold, leaving SCI, 600 still in
The treasury.
More than half Of the Boston & Maine
stock appears Oh the books Of the New
Haven at 40. Boston n Maine closed to-
day at ll0i. off three,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
DRAWING TO A CLOSE.
March Term of Rutland County Court
Nearly Completed.

Rutland, May 9.--The March term OF
Rutland county court viii be conclud
cd in n few days, tho last criminal
case being disposed Of to-day. leav-
ing only few court matters to re
colvo attention.
Edward Casey and Frank Atkins,
who are charged with rohbing the sum
mer cottage Of Erwin L. KcYes Of this
city at Center Rutland, OF silverware
and a lot Of provisions to-day pleaded
not guilty 10 burglary and their cases
were continued to the September term,
Judge w. II. Taylor considering that
tho cases aid not warrant the OK
pensc Of recalling the jurors who were
excused two weeks ago The mon went
to Jail in default of bail.
Rafael Chioffi pleaded guilty to tho
charge OF Keeping intoxicating liquor
without license and was sentenced
to serve eight to 10 months Mt the
house OF correction. He was placed I'm
the hands of the probation officer. exc
cution Of sentence being delayed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
COLONEL HICGINsCN DEAD.
Historian, Author, Minister and SOL
der Inst Of II Coterlc.

Cambridge, Mas, May 9-Co Thomas
tEor, minister and soldier, one of the last
Of the group of famous scholars and aboli-
tionists of half century ago, died at his
home here tonight. Death was due to old
age.
Colonel Iligginson was almost the last
Of that New England coterie. which num-
hcred such men as Longfelow, Whittier
Holmes, Emerson and Lowell. There was
another group, somewhat distinct, to
which HiFginson had also belonged and of
which he, too. is almost the last to go,
This was the group of abolitionists, who
lacluded Garrison, Wendell Phillips, Ed
ward Everett Hale and Mrs. Julia Ward
Howe.
Colonel lIigginSon served in tho Civ II
War as captain of the 5lst Massachusetts
volunteer militia and later as colonel of
the LIST South Carolina volunteers a union
organization, afterwards named the Srd
United States colorcd troops. He was
vice president OF the liberal congress of
religion and a member Of the Academy OF
Arts and Sciences Royal Society OF Can
ada and other organizations. he held the
honorary degree of doctor ~ laws, con-
! ferred by Harvard and Western Reserve
Universities, He was author of history
of the United States, an English history
| for Americans and many other puhica-
| lions Colonel Higgnson was bern IN
| Cambridge, Mass, December q. 1888.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11

slaughter, of cross-examining witnesses
upon such a theory and construction Of
the peadings and of arguing to the jury
the issue of whether the respondent was
proven, by the necessary measure of
proof guilty ot involuntary manslaugh-
ter that the respondents preparation and
trial Of the case did not attempt to meet
the position finally taken by the attorney
General for tho state, and the respondent
was greatly harmed and wrongod in this
respect. THAT ut the earliest opportunity
IN the trial of the case 1t was claimed to
the court that we We're harmed and sur
priacd by tho closing argument and that
part Of the charge upon the subject of in
voluntary manslaughttr That we be-
'ieve that new trial If the prosecution,
giving the petitioner an opportunity 10
defend the charge Of involuntary man
slaughter. would result in an acquittal
iather than in a conviction as the former
trial resulted"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
ARGUMENTS HEARD.
Counsel Contend Woman Wns No,
Given square DrnI

Montpelier, May a-Thc petition for n
now trial OF Josephine Ayerin. who was
convicted and sentenced to State prison
at Windsor short time ago for man
slaughter in the Killing 81 her husband,
Frank 9, Averill October %, 1910 at St,
Adams Bay, Wa argued before the SUI
preme court Yesterday, tho arguments oc-
cupylne nearly the entire day. Attorneys
NJ II, Alexander and g. C. Austin q sons
appeared for the petitioner and states A.
torney Hogan OF Franklin county ror tne
State.
Mrs Ayerill through her petition asne'
Tor new trial on the ground OF surP' '.'
The affidavit of counsel for the pe'''o"''
which was attached to the petltio"' s'"''"
that the course taken by the at'o'"''
general and the court charging '"e "
spondent with Involuntary fnahs''"e w., -
after the trial in which the essence VI ."o
original claim and charge asa'nSt 'ne
respondent was that of voluntary ho"l-
eide, surprised counsel for the Respondent
now tho petitioner. and deprived her OF
tho legal right OF introducing 'esumohS
to meet the charge Of involuntary Iaan-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
REBELS CAPTURE TIJUANA.
There Iudcpcn'cnt Compnnics Take
Town by Assault.

Tijuana Lower california, Mexico. May
9.-Thrce companies of independent rebels,
comprising 80 men, are encamped to-
night in the buildings and streets of
Tijuana. The town was taken by as
sault to-day. the battle lasting from $50
until $40 o'clock. At that hour resistance
the others guarding passes to the east
and south.
Conservative estimates of tho dead AMI
wounded on both sides pl,oe tho number
at -. but tho exact figures may not he
known for a day or two.
out Of about ioo fcdcras who were in
Tijuana yesterday, u made their way to
the American side and surrendered to
L. s. troops.
'rhe wounded aro broucn. as fast as
they are found and cared for by an
; American Red cross party A bullet
riddled building Of Tijuana has been turn
cd into a hospital The wounded in the
/ hospital number 1G. TWO will die. At tho
camp Of the American troops half 4 milo
distant. there arc ten oth"r wounded men
| all rebels.
! The leader Of the rebels is Cen. Sam
Pryrc, who succeeded to command when
! Captain woods was Killed last night. Tn"
attack was planned and executed by
Pryce. His force surrounded tn"
town ON three sides and one
by orc the points of Vantage held
by the federals We're taken until q
remnant Of the fcderals broke through
to the south toward inscnada. This con
tincent had been driven from the bull
ring which the rebels set oil fire.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
HOUSE STARTS TWO PROBES

Washington, May 1.-Two resolutions
for important Investigations were agreed
TO by the House OF Represe natives TO-
day. A complete Investigation or the post
office department, proposed by kePreSen-
tative Saunders of Virginia, TO deter
mine whether political influences are
operating In the department, whether II
is used for political purposes whether
the employees are discharged for poll
teal reasons and covering other fea-
lures of postal operation, was authoriz-
cd by the adoption of one resolution The
other, that of Mr, Hardwlck OF Georgia.
provides for "A sweeping investigation OF
the American Sugar Refining company
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-05-11
THIRTY TO 60 KILLED AND
ABOUT rs TO 100 WOUNDED
Rebels Dared Not Concentrate as They Suspect
Detachment of the Government Forces Is
Concealed Somewhere Ready to Make
Flank Attack.

FL Paso, May o.--What was perhaps
the fiercest battle of the Mexican rev
olution was fought at Juarez, across
the Rio Grande. to-day but without re-
suit. Tonight both federals and insur-
rectos are resting on their arms. ready
10 resume the battle at daYbrcak.
At least five persons have been kill
ed on the American side of the line
since the skirmishing began yester-
day and about Is have been wound ed
while the loss on the battlefield is
variouslY estimated at from 80 10 60
dead on both sides and about 10 to
100 wounded.
Fifteen insurrccto wounded already
have been brought to the American
side. but more are believed to be ly-
Ing far within the town. General Ma
varro at seven o'clock tonight agreed
to stop the firing while the insurrec
to wounded were removed. The fed
erals have adequate medical facilities
and are caring for their wounded with
In the town.
All day the battle ragged. the insur-
rectos swarmng through the streets
of Juarez and meeting the heavy fire
~ tilt ith'i as " lNA GU ''i'hiIN Nlt1pi
Gus vollcY of musketrY.
REBELS CLAIM THE TOWN.
The rebels claim the town tonight
While it Is true that they actually control
more city territory than do the federals
the position of the government forces /.
so we'll fortified that it is well nigh i'm
rregnable
The strength of the federal position /,
largely due to the fact that the rebel!
are scattered. If the rebels We're lined VI
in battle formation, they probably coulc
storm the federal stronghods, which APP
parently consists Of six places: namely
the barracks, the church. the theatre. thu
fchnolhouse, q hotel and the customs
house But the insurrectos suspect tina
detachment of nearly 800 federals will
Il machine gun is concealed in some un
known place in town, and they are hest
tating to move In close formation, for fea
of a flank attack.
The rebels forced the fighting to-da
in the face of the deadly fire Of the fed
cral machine guns. They dared not gath
ed in too great number for an attack o
the federals, because the artillerymen c
General Navarro many times demonstra'
ed the accurac y OF their range when the
shelled adobe houses, behind which insul