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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
REVISED ESTIMATES
OF THE JUARtz DEAD
The Number Killed Is Placed at 180-
250 Were Wounded.

Juarez. May 22.-Revised estimates
today of the casualties OF the battle of
Juarez place the total number killed at
$50 with about 250 wounded. The
federals are believed to have lost $50
i'm killed and 100 wounded, while the
rebels lost 30 killed and $50 wounded.
Many ofthe dead were buried with
out the knowledge of the commander
of either side only physicians and
surgeons who were first on the scene
know the story of the real number
buried in wells and under houses. 1t
was said by physician today that Ga
federals had been found piled m well
after the first days fighting; that IL
others were discovered on roof and
buried before the battle ended.
The wounded have been getting ex-
cellent treatment at the hands of the
Me xican White Cross and the Red
Cross. only about a half dozen deaths
have been recorded since the battle
ended
The White Cross. under Miss Elena
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
UNITARIANS TAKE A HAND.

Boston. May 22.-NatiOnal politics. as
voiced in the action of the United
States senate on the Lorimer resOIu-
ton. figured in the principal meeting
of the anniversary week observance
here by the Unitarians and affiliated
sOcities
ersolution opposing the reelection
of United States Senator Fletcher of
Florida, as vice president of the Ameri-
can Unitarian association because OF
his vote on the Lorimer case. received
the entire sentiment of the members of
the ministerial union.
IL was agreed to allow the members
TO approve with their signatures as a.
personal express. the following reso-
luton; Resolved. that in view of the
public service attached to the name OF
Senator Duncan L. Fletcher of Flori-
day. We do not regard him as eligible
To the leadership in that form Or Chris
tianity known as Unitarism and there
fore protest against his nomination as
vice president OF the American Unitari-
an association.
The resolution will be laid before the
annual meeting OF the association on
Wednesday,
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
GENERAL DEBATE ENDS
ON STATEHOOD QUESTION
DEMOCRATS HOPEFUL OF A VOTE
TODAY.
Norris of Nebraska Speaks in Favor OF
Direct Legislation.

Washington. May 22-The resolution
admitting Arizona and New Mexico to
immediate statehood, but requiring a
referendum. in each state. on certain
features of their respective cCnstitu-
tions. will be taken up tomorrow after
noon for final discussion under the
rules permitting amendments. II is the
hope of the democratic leaders to bring
about a final vote on the resolution be-
for adjournment.
The last full day OF general debate
on the proposition brought out strong
speeches. Mr.. Norris of Nebraska, re-
publican. supported the democra tic ma
jority on the resolution. He said the
tendency of states to adopt the initiat-
i've and referendum would have results
more important than any other one
feature of the constitution or laws. Mr..
Norris said that since doubts have been
raised both as to the amending feature
of the New Mexico constitution and to
the recall Of judges in the Arizona con-
stitutiOn, he thought it would be wise
for both states to be given the Oppor-
tunity TO vote on the proposals again.
Mr. Baker of California democrat.
took similar view, though highly en-
dorsing the men who framed both con-
stitutions.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
MASSACRE FOLLOWED
TAKING Of TORREON
AN OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE
SLAUGHTER.
II Is Known that 2o6 Chinese Were
Murdered.

Mexico City, May 22-Official re-
ports reaching here today tell the
story of the massacre of 206 Chinese
at Torreon following the rebel occu-
patton last week Upon receipt of
the news the Chinese charge daft
aires made formal representations to
the Mexican government.
The details of a three-day battle
and sacking of Torreon are replete
with incidents of cruelty that show
clearly that the rebel leaders did not
hold their men in control or else de-
liberately turned them loose to prey
upon conquered and defenseless
people.
The official advices do not give the
number Of dead, but taking the zoo
Chinese as a basis, it is certain the
number is large. The last day of the
battle was May 15 That day. Cen
eral Lejero retired with his federal
forces and the rebels entered the
city. The citizens found themselves
utterly unable to control the mob and
reports indicate that scores of inno-
cent residents were victims.
Always antagOnistic to the yellow
race. the rebels and mob engaged in
a race riot. A greater part of the
business Of Torreon is conducted by
Chinese, some of whom are wealthy.
and according to report the rioters
shot down or stabbed them without
mere.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
His Not Only Lorimer h.
quiry Resolution
DILLINGHAM; HAS A PLAN
1t Looks to an Investigation
by the Regular Elections
Committee-It is, More
over, Supposed to Have
the Support of Democrats

Washington. May 22.-An immediate
investigation of sweeping scope. of the
renewed charges that Senator Lorimer
OF Illinois is not entitled to his seat, is
provided for in two resolutions called
up by Senators Dillingham; and La
Toilette in the senate today. Senator
LaFOllette called up his resolution and
made "A speech arraigning the Illinois
senator whom he charged with personal
knowledge of the spending of money in
behalf OF his election
Senator Dillingham;. chairman of the
elections committee. presented his resO-
luton of inquiry as a substitute for the
LaFollette resolution. The LaFOllette
measure provides for a renewed in
qUiry BY Il special committee. while the
Dillingham; measure directs the COM
mittee on privileges and elections to
make it. The democratic senator's will
support Dillingham's resolution.
1t is likely that the elections commit
tee will he directed 10 investigate
through a subcommittee To be chosen
from its own members. but affirmed by
the senate. Senator LaFOllette, who
was apparently surprised by the Dill
linsham measure. counts upon several
prosressives To support his resolution
Senator Dillingham's resolution pro-
vides that the committee on privileges
and elections shall sit during sessions
and recesseS of congress at any place
il deems most convenient. It also shall
have the power to employ counsel, ac-
c0untantS and clerks and to summon
witnesses. The expenses are to be paid
from the contingent fund Of the SEN
ate
Senator LaFollette's speech was a
plea for reinvestigation because Of the
recent developments. and because of
revelations during the last sessions in
VestigatiOn. He delivered only half
Of his speech today. dealing exclusive
ly with the previous inquiry. and will
conclude tomorrow with q discussion of
the later developments.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
AN ABUSED TRUST.
The Press and Public Responsible for
Lumber Trade Troubles.

st. Louis, May 22.-Charges that
the press had prosecuted the lumber
trade for the last five years and that
thepress and public are responsible
for the investigation Of the lumber
interests by the department of justice
were made by several delegates to the
lumber trades congress today
We don't all agree with the gov
ernment,' said E. F. Perry of New
York. We are not here to restrict
trade. but some government officials
seem to think we are and | do not
believe in inviting trouble"
A. c. Garens. Homer. La. said the
newspapers have insulted and at
tackled the lumber trade in the most
vile manner"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
CONCERNING CRESOTE
REMISSION OF DUTY
A HOUSE COMMITTEE ASKING
Why.
Testimony Concerning Reversal oil
Treasury Department Ruling.

Washington, ID. c.. Nav 22-Testi-
fyiHg before the house committee on
expenditures in the treasury depart
ment today J. B. Stuart. former col
lector Of customs at Newport News.
said Secretary of the Treasury Me
Neagh had told him that the de
partment had reversed a ruling call
ing for the collection of a twenty
per cent duty on creOsote impOrta-
tiOns because the railroads could not
afford the duty. Another Witness
testified that Secretary McVeagh's
brother had interested himself i'm the
mater
Mr. Stuart. who caused an investi-
CATION into the creoSOte IMPORTS at
New Orleans last fall charging that
the government was losing millions
in revenues because creosOte. dutia-
bic at % per cent was being admitted
as creosote oil free Of duty. was sum
mOned before the committee as To the
result Of testimony given previously
in executive session BY Allen l.. Ben
son.
Allen l. Benson had told the COM
mittee i'm executive session that
Stuart had told him of the remark
Secretary MacNeagh is alleged to
have made. Benson also visited the
secretary to inquire about the creo-
Sote ruling.
He told the committee that Mr.
MacVeagh had informed him that
instinct told me that my assistant.
Mr.. Curtis. had done right in revers-
ing the DEPARTMENT in favor of the
railways"
Benson informed the committee
that Secretary MacVeagh told him
ttat his brother had called on him
one dav in inquire what the depart
ment was going TO do in the CreOsote
matter and he had told him That
they were going to admit it free"
and that his brother then said: That
was right" Chairman Cox said the
inquiry would continue for some
time
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
WASHINGTON
ARCHITECT
Memorial TO L'Enfant Who
Planned The Capital
WAS BUILT FOR ALL time
What Was Regarded as a
Dream by French Engi-
neer's Contemporaries, a
Century Has Shown to
Have Been a Prophecy.

Washington. May 22.-On a green
knoll in front Of the old Lee mansion
in Arlington cemetery, a memorial
was unveiled today to Major Charles
L'Enfant. the French engineer to
whose prophetic vision Washington
owes its broad avenues and its SYM
metry of design.
President Taft, Ambassador Jusse-
rand Of France and Senator Root Of
New York spoke in eulogy of Major
L'Enfant
"L'Enfant will now lie here appro-
priately in state and rest with the
gratitude of the nation that he served
50 WELL said President Taft
BY the million every year. immi-
grants. travellers. men of business and
men Of leisure visit the United
States" said NJ. Jusserand. The ma
jority of them see this land for the
first time. Without exception they
are struck by its immensity. its re
sources, the number of its inhabi-
tants, now nearing a hundred million
All of those who visited the federal
city are unanimous in their praise of
its beauty and its exact adaptation
To the needs of a great nation. With
the mind of a poet. with the soul of a
prophet. e man fOresaw over cen
tury ago what we now see: and that
man lies UTder the monument which
generous congress allows MS to
dedicate today-Major PIERRE Charles
LEnfant"
The speaker told dramatically the
story of how L'Enfant the Partisan
born son of a royal painter and
holding the rank Of lieutenant of en-
gineers in the French army. came
to America in one of the ships Of
Beaumarchais' mythical firm of Hor
talez < Company. and cast his for
tunes with the struggling revolution
lists. first serving as volunteer at
his own expense and later rising to
the rank Of major.
He spoke of the building of what
is now Fort Washington as being
among the works Of the French en-
gineer but said that his great work,
"the one for which he now enjoys
the supreme honor of the presence at
this ceremony of the respected sue
cessor of George Washington, Presi-
dent Taft. was the planning of the
federal city"
Referring to the derisive wonder
with which Washington as a town of
streets without houses and houses
without streets" was viewed by many
in the early fifties. one writer hav-
ing observed. 1t seems that the au-
thor of the plan had dreamed of a
city of 100000 inhabitants" the am
bassadOr continued:
.I'Enfant had not dreamed of that.
He had foreseen that and much more.
The city he planned was meant. not
for the men of his day. but for those
of ours. and when the time shall come
that people will wonder at the rapid
expansion of this country when the
hundred million inhabitants of today
will look like a petty number. still
I.Enfant's plan will hold good, and
for our successors as for us he might
he able to say: For you it was that
| worked
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
THE CHINESE STARTED 1T.

Eagle Pass. Texas, May 22.-The
Chinese at Torreon, Mexico. were un-
der arms when the rebel troops en-
tered that city after a three-day bat
tie May Is, and fired the first shots
that eliminated in a concentrated at
tack by the insurrecto soldiers and the
practical determination of the chinese
colony. according to w. T. Lampe, edi-
tor Of the Torreon Enterprise. who ar
rived here tonight No anti American
sentiment was manifested by the revo-
lutionists. Lampe says. and no for
eigners other than Chinese were killed
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
A Revolution Threatened
Against Madero
-
At PRESENT THERE'S PEACE
Madero Will Leave at Once
for the Mexican Capital,
Word Having Been Re-
ceived That Diaz Will Re
sign This Week.

Juarez. May 22.-Peace reigns su-
preme in northern Mexico today.
where news of the signing of a peace
agreement last night has penetrated.
The only disquieting reports OF the
day were private adVices from MeXi-
co City that members of the 'Cientif-
leo" party. deposed because of the
Maderoista movement, were thinking
of starting another revolution
against the latter.
Trouble from the Cientifico element
it is admitted here is expected. but
whether or not it viii take the form
of armed revolution after Madero as
sumes power is not get clear 1t is
not thought that the Mexican people
will rally to any revolutionary move
ment for some time at least, and the
opposition from the "CientificOs,' il
is believed. really will be in the ma
turc Of vigorous political activity.
The insurrecto troops may be kept
at their various garrisons in Mexico
for few months in readiness for
trouble, but no definite plans along
that line have been formed by Senior
MaderO. He intends TO see that the
guarantees are carried out by the
installation of good governors and
his intention at present is TO keep
the troops mobilized merely until
complete order is restored.
Senor Madero and his political
chiefs today discussed the makeup
of the new cabinet which is to sur
round Senor de la Barra. The most
satisfying news to them was the re-
ceipt of a message from Ernesto
Madero at Monterey, a brother Of
Francisco l. Madero. Sr-. announc-
ing that he would accept the port
folio of finance. The cabinet slate
predicted by the federated press re-
Gently still remains intact
The portfolio of minister OF justice,
which has been offered TO Senor
Vasquez Tagle, a well known lawyer
in Mexico City, has not been yet ac-
cepted by him on account of i'll health
Should he be unable to take the post.
ton. it is said that Rafael Herman
dez. a cousin of Francisco l. Madero.
Jr-. one of the go-betweens in the
peace negotiations, may be named.
The news that President Diaz might
retire on Wednesday or Thursday
of this week increased the activity
Of Madero in preparing for an imme-
diate departure to the Mexican CAPT
tai Should the Mexican railway line
from here southwark still be out of
commission by the end Of the week.
it is quite likely that Madero will
Journey by way of San Antonio and
Laredo. Texas. Warrants held by
the United States authorities for vio-
lating the neutrality laws when he
was in American territory have been
waived and he has been assured OF
unmolested passage through Texas.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23

Arizmendi Meiia. granddaughter of
General AriZmendi, "A former secretary
of war. was first on the scene. II was
first organized when the Mexican Red
Cross was alleged TO have refused to
aid the insurrecto wounded.
The number of dead. II appears. was
far out of proportion TO the wounded.
but General Viljoen. who fought with
the Beers in South Africa and has been
militayy adviser To Madero. declared
today that the heavy loss in killed was
inevitable because Of the close range of
the fire.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
ANOTHER STORY OF SLAUGHTER

Cludad POrflrio Diaz, May Z2.-The
manager of the railroad hotel here
Foon Chuck. has been advised of the
wholesale slaughter of his countrymen
at Torreon. COahuila.
The information is from FOon
Chuck's cousin and is dated Torreon,
May 16. The cousin says that five
Chinese were killed at his laundry. nine
at the railroad hotel. nine at his farm,
and 179 Chinese and seven japanese
were shot down on the streets. Rumor
has it that one German and twelve
Spaniards were killed as well as many
government sympathizers 1t also is
rumored that several Americans lost
their lives. but this has not been con-
firmed.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
MEXICAN SUFFRAGETTEs.

Juarez. Mex. May 22-The Mexican
suffragettes. espousing the socialistic
cause Of the rebels in Lower Cali
fornia, appeared in the streets here
today exhorting the people and what
soldiers have remained after yester-
days hegira southwark to desert the
Madero standard
Iadero they declared does not
represent the choice Of the Mexican
people in their cry for a socialistic
Utopia but they think Ricardo Ma
gOn does.
Madero vas advised OF the activ-
ities of the women but he declined
TO stop them declaring that freedom
of speech shall prevail in Mexico
hereafter.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
A MINING DECISION.
No Man May Own More Than Twenty
Acres Of Mineral Land.

San Francisco. MAY 22.-The United
States circuit court of appeals rendered
a decision of Importance to miners and
prospectors here today. to the effect
that while from five to eight men may
take up mineral land at the rate os
twenty acres 10 each man. no one OF
the group may own more than twenty
acres. The decision was handed down in
the case Of the Nome & Sinook Mining
company VS.. William snyder
Snyder won a decision against the
company in the United States district
court Of Alaska. alleging that the
greater portion of 100 acres. taken up
by five men composing the company.
had been transferred to two members.
The company appealed and the higher
court decided in favor of Snyder.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
DIAz WILL GO 70 EUROPE.
Has Arranged for Passage on French
.i=er.

City Of Mexico. May 22.-Minister of
Foreign Relations de la Barra had not
received tonight any word from Judge
Carbajal that Francisco /. Madero. Jr..
had finally approved the cabinet as
suggested. As soon as Madero's ac-
ceptance is received. il may be assumed
that President Diaz will present his
resignation TO the chamber of deputies.
on the assumption that his acceptance
will be made within the next twenty
four hours. il has been practically
agreed that il will be made public May
"a No effort is made to disguise the
fact that General DiaZ viii leave the
country at an early date. 1t is expect
ed that he will spend several months
visiting Europe and il is reported that
passage has been arranged on one of
The steamers of the French line.
Although the public manifested ap-
proval Of the signing of the peace
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
RAILWAY TRAINM EN-

Harrisburg. Pa. May 22.-The
brotherhood of railroad trainmen to-
day reelected w G. Lee of Cleve-
land, Ohio, president by a vote of 57s
To 169 for George NJ Sharkey of Del
Rio. Texas. r. r. Dodge was re-
elected assistant TO the president. The
count of votes for other officers will
be completed tomorrow.
The following salary increases were
made: President, $1,000 to $4,000: as
sistant To the president. $4,000 to
$5.500;s seven vice presidents. each.
$4,000 to s4.50O: secretary and treas
urer $4,000 to $4,000 Editor of Train
mems Journal. $4,000 to $4,000
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
WANTS MARRIAGE ANNuILED.

Newburg. y. Y, May 21-The actor
in behalf of Roy f. Pierce. son of Henr,
Clay Pierce Of st Louis. the oil mag
nate. 10 annul his marriage TO Mis-.
Bessie Chapman Pierce. was tried il
the supreme court yesterday
No defense was interpOsed Justic,
Morshauser Will render a decision earl,
this week
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
THE INTERNAL REVENUE.

Washington. May 22.-Aprirs inter
nal revenue receipts comprised nearly
half the governments total income
from all sources. aggregating. s22. .000.-
goo This fiscal year s246.00000O has
been collected
Receipts from taxes on tobacco show
gains Of sS.OOO,O0o; spirits. sS.O0O,000,
and beer. $4,000. 600
In April nearly 100000 was paid in
cOrporatiOn taxes.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
DEATH OF A BROKER.

Pasadena. cal. May 22.-COlonel Al
fred II. Sellers. one of the best known
bond and investment brokers in the
United States. for many years president
of the Title Guarantee & Trust COM
pany of Chicago. died suddenly at his
home i'm this city last night of heart
disease. aged 73 years.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1911-05-23
PHOENIX 'RIzONA TUESDAY MORNING

should be supplanted in response to g
public demand, for political reasons, il
no other. as he' thought it would be
good politics. That of course was not
pleasing to Gardeners friends. Of whom
Lane now appears To have been one
| though Crump says he had had moth
| ing To do with Lane in the matter. He
had supposed they We're good friends
and had had no alteration With him
but had been using his influence in
behalf of George White. another negro
Yesterday morning. said Crump. he
went into Stevens barber shop on Cen
| trail avenue to collect a bill. While he
was in there Lane entered and engaging
him in conversation. offered 10 bet
Crump 81 that Gardiner would be re-
appointed. Crump said he was reach
ing in his pocket for the money. hav-
ing told him he would take the bet
when Lane struck him. The fight did
not result seriously and Crump went
Immediately to the city hall and swore
TO complaint for the arrest OF Lane
having given a cash bond of 81 for
his appearance
Crump says that he then returned
To his place of business. and as a mat
ter of self protection put his revolver
in his pocket, knowing Lane to be at
large and also knowing from his repu-
tatlon that he was of a belligerent dis
position. Crump went about his bust
ness and shortly before the shooting
ne encountered Lane again in the lit
tie area way in the Goodrich building
at the rear of the Wellington saloon.
where Lane abused him and addressed
vile epithets to him. Crump says he
then walked around I'm front Of the
railroad office. the other man follow
ing him with his hands in his pocket
as though he was armed. AS he kept
following, Crump turned and drawing
his weapon pointed il at him and told
him TO go away as he did not want
any trouble with him. He finally told
him not to pull out his hands or he
would kill him. meaning. of course that
he knew he had gun in his hand A
moment later he said Lane shot and
then he opened fire
Charles A. Stauffer's Story.
'harlle Stauffer was Just inside his
office. that of f. ]. Bennitt & Co. when
he heard the alteration on the side
walk and looking out saw Crump with
his gun pointed toward Lane telling
MIN To go away and not to follow him
as he wanted no trouble Some one
approached Lane about that time and
Stauffer heard the shooting begin.
Stauffer beat hasty retreat toward
the rear of the office. The same scenes
were taking place in the railroad of
ice. Brave men We're running for
cover in various directions.
w. 1. Osborn's Story.
W. L. Osborn was on the sidewalk
in front of Bennitts when the men
passed him toward the railroad office.
Lane was abusing Crump. who was
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