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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17
Mexico.

Several Americans were arrested II
Juarez yesterday, but promptly released
when identified as sightseers.
This Is not the right time for sightsee
ing on the border. or anywhere else II
Mexico Conditions are unsettled, and
the stranger within the gates readily
falls under suspicion. Why not wait un
til quiet has been restored, and wheI
stranger and citizen alike are assured OF
safety?
Neither is it the right time for Amer
cans, resident in Mexico. to exercise the
freedom of action they enjoyed while Diaz
was on deck. Diaz is no longer on deck
and while Madero has regular warrant. II
is not running unchallenged as in this
country we could wish.
In a word, Americans now in Mexico
should walk discreetly, while those con-
templating visit should postpone it un.
til the situation there clears. Sightseeing
is now at seer's risk.
Every government is solicitous about
the safety of its citizens on their travels
They look to it for protection against I'M
position or injury on the part of foreign
authority, and their complaints when
made are taken up by their governments
local representative, diplomatic or con-
sular.
But this does not free travellers from
the duty of governing themselves wisely
while in territory disturbed by revolt
against authority. They must seek the
safe side of the street Or, if the citizens
are hunting their holes, they should
hunt theirs. A better plan always is to
quit the country so disturbed for another
where order prevails, or for home.
Last spring, while Madero was ham,
mering Diaz on the American border,
there was some loss of American life and
property as the result of skirmishes be-
tween the Mexican combatants. and fric-
ton between this country and Mexico was
threatened. 1t was shown, however, that
many Americans, from mere curiosity,
had invaded the danger zone and placed
themselves in the line Of fire. Eager to
see the engagement, they had disregarded
the rules Of safety, and some had paid
dearly for the risk taken. And so the
affair ended, with warning by this gov
eminent to its citizens, and a notice to
the Mexican government as to greater
care on the part of its soldiers.
Intervention Is no part Of the Ameri-
can purpose in its dealings with Mexico
and for that reason the utmost circum.
spection should mark the course Of all our
citizens who are within the pale Of the
Mexican disturbance. or anywhere in the
neighborhood. Maderos task is of nc
mean size, and it appears to be growing.
There is but one way to execute it, and
he has adopted that way. His enemies
having appealed to arms he is meeting
them with arms, and war is on. And
while war lasts. Americans should be
guided in their movements by what wal
teaches. The United States will protect
its citizens, but they owe it to themselves
not to make that duty difficult or expen.
sive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17
Wise and Unwise Giving.
From the Chicago News.


Not every one who comes asking money
for charity is worthy of trust. This i'm
pOrtant truth was recognized long ago by
most charitably disposed persons. STILL
there is much needless giving. This
community recognizes that conditions
during the present winter have made
giving to charity a special duty for all
who can afford to give. Lack of en-
ployment has been unusually common
The extreme cold has greatly extended
and intensified the suffering. The agencies
by which help to the poor is effectively
and Systematically given have had great
difficulty in meeting the demands upon
their resources. II they had received more
funds they could have relieved more suf.
fering than they were able to relieve In
recent weeks. They still face a serious
situation and they need more money
Indeed, 1t may be said that the we'll or
ganized and well conducted relief agencies
are always in a position to make use OF
all contributed funds for the feeding OF
the hungry, the clothing of the naked
and the bestowing of care upon the feeble
or the sick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

holder. In q city as large As New York
1t Is next to impossible to identify every
automobile. and even when q taxtcab Is
used and the chauffeur is afterward
found the identity Of the criminals who
have used it cannot be easily traced by
this means. II these crimes have been
committed by one gang Of thieves 1t is
probable that they will be ultimately
caught. II. however. the success Of one
group Of robbers Is stimulating the
imagination OF others, the process OF
detection will be difficult.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17
Always a Republic,

why do you consider republic the
only permanent form of government"
asked one Chinese citizen.
Because replied the other, Its the
only form that permits you to change all
it's leaders and all its governmental in
situations without changing its name
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17
Premature Question.

Prisoner" said the judge. solemnly,
ARE you guilty or not guilty."
well, said the prisoner, I'm not pre-
pared to say until my lawyer gets
through bargaining for my sentence with
the prosecuting attorney"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

A Roosevelt-Ia Toilette controversy
would be something worth sitting up
nights to listen to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSO.
Not Interested.

Ever given any study to the Baconian
theory"
mot MUCH" replied the theatrical
manager. They're good plays all right.
but it makes no difference who wrote
'em. You couldn't put the author under
contract for any more"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17
Hard to Spell.

From the St. Louis Globe Democrat.
As China Is to be modernized, and
may adopt the English language, it
would be good tune to reform the
spelling Of the word queue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

1t may come to be a matter Of sur
prise that SO many publications should
manage to worry along without being
permitted to support Woodrow Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17
Too Many Specimens.

rough
On politics now bent
No Hall of Fame will e'er be big enough,
Wen need a circus tent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

A far prouder potentate than Mataafa
might have envfed the companionship
and friendship of Robert Louis Steven
son.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17
Qualified.

From the Pittsburgh Gazette Times.
WI Ting-fang is assured Of a place in
the new Chinese cabinet-possibly secre-
tary Of the Interrogation department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

With 50 many campaign headquarters
in operation, no one shall say that Wash
ington, though voteless, is without 2o-
litical influence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

ut would be remarkable if Mr.. La Fol-
lette's boom were found to be absorbed
in a political merger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17
Golden, All Right.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
When q poet sings Of golden butter
these days. there is more truth than
poetry In II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

Mr.. Roosevelt may recognize Mr..
Bryans money trust" as an Oratorical
synonym for predatory wealth"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

Arizona is the first state to come into
the union accompanied by a moving
picture machine as well as brass band
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

Jim Jeffries has not lost interest in prize
fighting to such a degree as to keep HIM
out OF the conversation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17
A Backward Step.
From the Cleveland Leader.

Kansas had better look out or 1t will
find itself in the reactionary column A
Judge in Topeka has declared that a
wife's duty to her husband takes pre-
cedence over her obligations to a suf-
fragette organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

Mr. Hitchcock's proposition to let the
Post Office Department take charge OF the
telegraph got short-circuited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

Evidently Gen. Ainsworth is no dove
of peace fancier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

Somehow man In riding breeches al
ways looks as if his wife had made his
clothes after a hobble skirt pattern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

The next oratory stop will be Washing
toms birthday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

Madero must be harboring suspicious
that Diaz knew what he was about when
he adopted drastic methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17
Republic Of Russia Next?
the CHICAGO Record-H.r,ld

From the Chicago Record-Herald.
II the people Of Russia ever hear about
the abdication Of the imperialists Of China
they will be likely to wonder what kind of
imperialists are raised in China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

Maj Gen. Ainsworth is relieved, but his
feelings are not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

GI1l order to avoid delays On account Of
personsl absence, letters to THE STAR should
Dot Be addressed to any individual connected
With the ONCE. but simply to THE STAR. or to
The Editorial or Business Department. according
TO tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-17

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Daily, Sunday excepted, one month. 20 cents
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-04-16
Commission Approves Charters.

The Public Service Commission has
approved the incorporation of the fol.
lowing utility companies:
Macungie Gas Company, Macungie
Gas & Fuel Co., Farmers Telephone
Company, to engage in business be-
ween Belleville, Allenyille and Wiss-
acoquillas; Central Taxicab & Trans
fer Co., Reading; Motor Transit Com
pany, to operate automobiles, bus or
stage line between Hazleton, Tamaqua.
Sheppton, Beaver Meadow, Harwood
and Humboldt; Tarentum Auto Tran
sit Company. West Easton Water
Company. Palmer Township Water
Company.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-04-16
OPLUNGESIN INTO
ELIZABETH RIVER
Two Men Drowned and Five
Are Rescued.
SAILORS FORM HUMAN CHAIN
Car was On Way From Portsmouth
Jail When II Leaped Through An
open Draw-chauffeu Goes
Down With Car.

Norfolk, Va.-Two men were drown
ed, and four others had narrow
escape here when an automobile, bear
ing Ave of the jamestown boO6makers
who were released from the Ports
mouth JAIL plunged through an open
draw into the Elizabeth River. The
four who were rescued from the icy
waters are at St Vincent's Hospital
here.
So sudden was the accident that
none of the occupants, had an oppor-
tunity to leap for their lives, and they
sank into the river before the eyes of
a score of witnesses. Only quick
action on the part of a number Of sail
ors who were standing nearby, the first
to regain their presence of mind, saved
the four, who were struggling against
a strong tide.
Four of those in the machine were
bookmakers, who were among the 13
arrested at jamestown several days
ago, charged with bookmaking. They
had been in. the Portsmouth jail, which
is not far distant from Norfolk, and
an automobile had been employed to
take them from the jail to this city
after the necessary papers for their re-
lease had been procured.
Six In Machine.
Six persons were in the machine,
counting the chauffeur. The trip to
this city was made without a mishap
until the Elizabeth River draw bridge
was reached, which leads directly into
the city. A ferry had already blown
for the draw to open, but those in the
machine apparently did not hear 1t in
time to stop. With the draw wide
open they continued across the bridge,
while a score of terrified persons
looked on.
Too late to stop, the chauffeur saw
the open space with the icy waters
below. He mad frantic effort to
stop, but the machine shot clear across
the open space, and to those looking
on, seemed to plung straight down into
the water. With a sickening hiss,
caused by the hot engine coming in
contact with the water, it sank be-
meath the surface, carrying with II its
human burden.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-04-16
URGES ENFORCING
Of HOUSING LAWS
State Conference Plans 10 Show
Conditions in Cities.
PUBLIC APPROPRIATIONS.
Bureau Would Have Been Organized
Long Ago Had An Adequate
Sum Been Available In
the Appropriation.
PUBLIC APPROPRIATIONS.
Harrisburg Correspondence.)

Harrisburg. 49, Pennsylvania first
housing conference ended after taking
action to further propaganda to edu-
cate the public to the conditions pre-.
vailing In many Of the cities and ex.
pressing the hope that State and
municipal laws governing housing
would be enforced 1t is probable that
as result Of the conference the
Bureau of Housing in the Department
OF Health will be put into operation
for limited period in order to demon
strate what could be done IL sufficient
funds were voted by the Legislature.
This Bureau would have been organic.
ed long ago had an adequate sum been
available in the appropriation to the
State Health Department. One of the
practical talks given attracted much
attention from the delegates. II was
by August Hitler, statlstician of the
Pittsburgh Board of Education who
pointed out that many persons who de-
sired to improve housing conditions
were unable to do so because of lack
of funds and suggested that the sub.
ject OF public appropriations to in.
augurate better conditions be serious
ly considered.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-04-16
|S2750 REWARD
| FOR MURDERER
Media Citizens Aroused by Slay.
ing OF William MCkniff.
START FUND AT MEETING
Scranton Poor Board Replies To Physi.
clan-Prefers Prison Rather Than
Admit nsolvency-Pine Grove
To Build Reservoir.
offers Reward For Murderer.

Medla.-A thousand excited citizens
at a mass meeting here decided to offer
$1,000 reward for the capture of the
slayer of William McKniff, who was
killed here. Prison Warden Thomas
5. Fields, Frank b. Rhoades and II. c.
Snowden Jr., were appointed as com
mittee to raise the funds. The Media
Fire Company. of which McKniff was
a member, also held meeting and
offers reward of $3.50. Aroused by
the killing of McKniff, the Delaware
County Commissioners offered a re-
ward Of $1,000 for the capture of his
assailant and the borough council at
a special meeting offered $500 reward.
The rewards offered now total $3.50.
McKniff was found lying unconscious
on the street after he had been shot,
beaten and robbed. He died without
regaining consciousness.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-04-16

Three-year-old Catherine Aldet, of
Bath. fell into the town reservoir and
was drowned before help could reach
her. The reservoir had to be dragged
to recover the body.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-04-16
Replies To Physician.

Scranton.-Scranton poor directors
lost no time in answering the criti-
cisms of DR.. r. II. Salmon, of the
United States Marine Hospital Wash
ington, who at meeting of the Lacka-
wanna Medical Society declared that
the Hillside Home, an institution for
the city's poor and insane, was being
run improperly. DR.. Salmon, who is
on leave of absence, is investigating
hospitals for the insane for the Ma
tional Society for the Investigation of
Mental Hygiene. He not only con.
condemned conditions at the home, but
also the idea of having a board com
prised of laymen having charge of such
an institution.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-04-16
House Candidates File Petitions.

Three members of the last House Of
Representatives filed petitions to be
candidates for denomination as fol-
lows:
Richard ]. Baldwin, Republican,
Chadds Ford. Second Delaware; A. c.
Stein, Republican and Washington.
Pittsburgh. First Allegheny. and Peter
McDermott, Democrat, Hawks Run,
Clearfield.
Other petitions filed for the House
included:
w. j. Rabb, Republican. Williams
port. Lycoming; G.. b. Jefferies, Dem
ocrat. Uniontown, Second Fayette; d.
Calvin Rudlsill, Democrat, Littlestown,
Adams; Chester II. Ashton, Democrat,
Knoxville, Tioga; James NJ Rowles,
Glen Ritchey, and S. ]. Hoover Hyde,
Democrats. Clearheld; George Fabel,
Democrat. Stroudsburg, Monroe; Chas.
II. Starr. Llewellyn, Republican,
Fourth Schuylkill; James Il. Jones,
Edwardsville. Republican and Demo
cratic, Fifth Luzerne; Frank L. Young,
Ashland, Socialist, Second Schuylkill.
and Edward L. Rowe. Lykens, Social.
ist, Second Dauphin.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-04-16
PROTEST MADE
TO GEN. CARRANl
Washington Views With GrI
Concern New Crisis,
EXPULSION ORDER THE CAvS
Determined Representations To
Made-Spanish Interests In
Torreon Districts
Large.

Washington, ID. C.-Vigorous rr
sentation went from the AmeraI
Government to General CarranA Il
Constltutionalist chief urging that
modify the order of General villa |
pelling Spaniards from Torreon.
This situation is giving grave d
Germ to authorities here. The Un,I
States has undertaken to extend
Spanlards in Mexico the same pU
ton 1t affords American reside
there, and Ambassador Riano has ID
assured that nothing will be- LEFT
done to secure for the unfortunateI
Torreon every right to which they
entitled under international law
usage.
That Spain proposes to eghg
every resource to protect her peOpt
the revolution.torn republic was 10,
plain, when Rear-Admiral Mayo
Tampico, cabled the Navy DeparIns|
that the commanding officer Of
British cruiser Hermione had been
structed to care for Spaniards atu
besieged Federal port. Omcials n
did not comment on this deyel0pn,n
Lack or Data Embarrassing
The State Department, as well |
the Spanish Embassy here, Is em,
raised in dealing with the situaum
Torreon by a lack Of exact ini0n
ton as to the extent Of the deere
expulsion and how far It has h
executed 1t is understood that n
In a public speech has told the "a
iards of Torreon that they Were to
deported en- masse; that comm.a
would be appointed to examine
each individual case. and that sud
them as could establish the fact
they have rendered no aid 10
Huerta cause would be permitted
return to Torreon.
The gravity of the problem has n
increased by unofficial but credible /
formation that this policy of eypuIl
of the Spaniards is to he OF gela
application; that as rapidly as the
stitutionalists by force of arms eua
their control over such cities as
tillo and Monterey and other ph
now within the Federal line they I
tend to drive out the Spaniards
seize their property.
Violates Treaty Rights
An attempt to carry out such
would meet with determined Ops
tion from the United States Goyd
ment. officials say the Spaniards
in Mexico under the provisions
treaty comforting the right Of 4
dence, trade and travel, and that q
thing like a sweeping depor2t
under these circumstance would
in violation of the principles OF ir'
national law and would form pro-
subject of resentment by the Spai
Government even to extent Of hos
measures if need be.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-04-16
AsPHYxlATED IN MOVING VAN.
Boys Stop Up Cracks and kindle Fire
In Bucket.

New York.-Three small boys crawl
ed into deserted moving van in Har.
lem, stopped up the cracks to keep
out the chill and then squatted around
fire they kindled in a bucket Pat
rick Kenny, father of one of the little
fellows, searching for him, chanced to
look in the van. He found his son
Frank unconscious. John Scanlan, a
15-year-old companion, was dead, and
the third boy was apparently dying.
Gas from the bucket fire had asphyxi-
ated them.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-04-16
NO COMMISSION IN KANSAS CITY
Candidate Favoring One Beaten BY
e,s16 Votes.

Kansas City, Mo.-Almost complete
returns showed majority for Henry
l.. Jost, Democrat, reelected Mayor in
the election. Unofficial figures gave
Jost a plurality Of 9,S16 over c. A..
Burton, non-partisan candidate, who
ran on platform favoring commission
government. The Republican ticket
polled fewer than 1000 votes and the
Progressives hardly 1000, while the So.
cialist ticket was fifth.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-04-16
KILLS HIS FATHERS AssAILANT.
Virginia Youth Strikes Man, Who
Dies From Wound.

Luray, Va.-Arthur Turner, Of Rock
ingham county, was fatally wounded
Saturday by George Orve, of Shenan-
doah, and died Monday. The difficulty
started between George Orve Sr., and
young Turner at orve's livery stable
in Shenandoah. The elder Orve called
for help and his son came to his assist
ance. Young Orve, it is said, struck
Turner with a pick handle.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1912-04-16
Asked DlsavOwal and Apology.
RECEIVER FOR J. C. A. LEIsHMAN.
Judgment Against Former Ambassador
Amounts To $4,000.

New York.-A receiver in supple
mentary proceedings was appointed
for John G, A. Leishman, former Am
bassador to Germany, in the matter of
the judgment for S7515S obtained
against him in Allegheny county, Pa.
This judgment is in favor of Raymond
Pynchon & Co., bankers and brokers,
on a claim growing out of stock trans
actions. Leishman is said to be travel
ing abroad. His home address is Pitts
burgh.