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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-28
MORMON REFUGEES
RETURN TO FL PAsO
Burned Bridges Prevent Col
onistS From Journeying to
Homes in Chihuahua.
Special TO The Tribune.

Special 70 The Tribune
Ell PASO. Tex. Aug. e7.-Despair
has again settled down over the Nor
morning when more than 200 OF the
refugees started hack TO their colony
homes in Mexico they were happy in
anticipation of the reoccupation of
their looted homes and the harvesting
of their belated crops, But when the
Mexico Northwestern train reached
Juarez il was turned back to the Amer
lean side. Rebels had been burning
bridges along the line and nine were
out This made traffic over the only
railroad 10 the colonies impossible and
the refugees have returned to El Paso
and their shelter tent camps to remain
Indefinitely
Rebels are again active in the colony
district of Chihuahua, They arc burn
ing bridges and lootipg ranches along
the Northwestern \ cannon belonging Q
TO Salazar which was placed IN the
mountains near PeXhecbo was discov.
cred and taken TO Casa Grandes, This
means that the rebels expect to return
TO the chihuahua country and this will
keep the refugees away from their
homes for months. Nothing has been
heard Of the Mormons from the Sonora
colonies and fears are being felt for
their safety. They were warned to
leave Sunday but none had reached the
line today. The rebels are occupying
much of the Sonora country and loot
ing is frequent.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-28
improvements to Come.

According To a statement made by MI
Kerens. the Salt Lake road now has
three thousand feet II Improved and es-
ia blished wharf frontage. He said tha [
when entirely completed It's frontage will
extend over four miles In length.
Improvement on the property OF the
elsewhere" said Mr. Kerens, will be
pushed as rapidly as traffic conditions
will warrant Just what We Intend 10
do would rather not discuss at this
time"
Mr.. Keith was equally enthusiastic
over the future Of the harbor.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-08-28
Fall to Investigate.

WASHINGTON. Aug Ex-senator Fall
today left for FL Paso. Tex, to begin on
behalf of the senate committee appoin ed
10 ascertain whether American interests
had been fomcnting revolutions In Mex
leo or Cuba. a preliminary investigation
senator Will spend three DAYS in El Paso
and then interview Mexican refugees in
Los Angeles. Senator William Alden
Smith chairman OF the committee. may
make some Investigations along the Mex
lean border Refugees are beginning TO
return TO their abandoned homes In Chi
huahua since the opposing armies arc
carrying on their operations westward.
Numbers of the Mormon colony are among
those returning. They report their prop
critics in better condition than they ex-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16

rail to Versailles. Paris is the hand
soonest and. gayest metropolis OF Eur
ope, capital OF the world OF pleas
ure. fashion and elegance; its unique
charm and distinction are UNIVERSAL
" recognized; it effecUualiy typlhes
the prominence OF the French ma
ton in architecture and the line arts
no other city in the world AFFORDS
such a variety and abundance OF at
fractions. or such range of pleas
ures. An ancient city. with many
interesting remains of medieval days
Il is also the most luxurious OF mod
ern capitals. lis museums ana gal
leries, notably the wonderful Lou
vre. are the repositories of an un-
rivalled collection of art treasures.
The avenues. public gardens ana
parks Of Paris are magnltlcentlS
planned and sumptuously adorned
with triumphal arches. statuary
fountains and foliage. Among its
churches are numbered some OF the
most beautiful in Europe, such as
Notre Dame, the Madeleine and the
exquisite Sainle Chapelle. 1t is en-
ceedingly rich in historic assocla-
lions and remains: many OF its noble
public buildings are world-famed. or
contain objects OF universal interest,"
The Hotel des InvnlideS. with the
impressive tomb OF Napoleon. the
Pantheon. the Grand Opera. the MS
torlc Palais Royal and others. Its
shops are the most fascinating any
where. and its theatres and places
of amusement and recreation lead
the world. The great fascination Of
Paris. however. is in its life ana
people, as its most characteristic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
Business and
Pleasure

In announcing our European Con-
test" The Gazette desires to call the
attention of the public to the follow
ing facts:
We do not pretend that it is, pri-
marily, a philanthropic enterprise
II is first of all, business affair.
we have adopted this method Of ad-
yertising The Gazette and OF increas-
ing and extending its circulation III
it's field and beyond. IL Is legltl-
mate business to do so and il Is clear
,y i'm the interest of the communlt!
that The Gazette. as local newspa-
per, shall have as wide reach as
possible. The greater its circulation
the greater its publicity and Inc
greater its value as an advertising
medium. The farther out 1t reaches
The greater the trade it will be able
to bring to the community. How
ever, we offer as an Indictment three
educational tours TO Europe conduct
ed BY the Cook Touring Company,
the greatest tour conductors III the
world. Every expense OF the success
ful candidates will be paid from start
10 finish. Truly it is prize worth
contending for.
Yet i, costs the candidates nothing
but their work. 1t costs the puplic
nothing. We ask for no contr'Ou-
tions. We merely offer TO sell our
newspaper at the usual price OF SUD-
srriptions. Ont Of the proceeds OF
the contest we pay the cost OF the
tours.
But while the contest is CONNER
cial enterprise. it gives three women
i'm this section an opportunity 10 WISH
Europe under the mos, favorable cir
cumstanees and in that view OF IT,
the contest will be a benefit to others
The European trip will not only be
fecFeallOH. oUig an HouN"''"' w
who are 20 Fortunate as 10 secure II.
The itinerary is delightfully."- attrac-
live and every comfort will be provla-
ed. No woman, however. young ana
inexperienced. need feel the least bit
timid about going. as the trip m
ch,des The services of guides at every
1urn. All responsibility is lifted
from the shoulders Of the tourists.
all that. they have 10 do is TO go and
enjoy themselves, without cost ana
without care:
We hope tina, the public will ac-
cent the contest in the spirit in which
il is offered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16

sight and greatest attractions are INC
famous Buulevards. Among these
wonderful thorOughfarcs the full It'd"
of the incompatible life of Paris
flows. day and night. marvellous
living picture. Here are its great
hotels. most splendid shops and the
celebrated cafes, in front Of which
all Paris spends it's leisure and takes
its recreation in public. tHIolels Cen
trail and CastilcD.
Friday. August =.
Leave Paris by rail for Havre. and
sail by Allen Line Steamship Siciliau
for Montreal.
Due 10 arrive in Montreal. Monday.
August l2th.
MONTREAL.
TO points Of interest for The day.
Detail arrangements for return
home announced later.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16

times. but OF which history bears
record. It's area is vaSt--SOme liz
square miles. Within its confines are
more than 5000 miles. and it con-
iains in the Metropolitan Police Dis
tricl population of more than SIX
and a half millions. 1t has loo
churches and $40 newspapers. From
the time OF the Roman 0cupatIon OF
Britain, London has advanced stead
jly in size and importance to its
present supreme position in the civ
jliZed world. II is. OF course, inn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
Contest is in
Capable Hands

The gigantic voting contest OF The
Gazette is in charge OF the National
Circulation Co.. firm that in this
line of work has. among publishers.
won countrywide fame for efficient
service.
The Gazette has exercised unusual
care in this selection. has gone TO no
inconsiderable pains TO secure the
most capable management possible
and thus doubly assures absolute
equity i'm the conduct Of it's contest.
In all. the desire has been TO give
the public, the patrons of The Ga
Zctte. the very best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16

ed.
Conductors for parry are carefully
selected from Il permanent S''h wv
their knowleugc ana experience ol
the routes and conditions Of travel
steamship Accommodation.
rirs, class accommodation only Is
nrovided for these tours; there Is II"
real economy in using inferior sr'u"'
involving social distinctions. INC
steamers selected are the finest AZ
laniic liners in the Allan Inc com
nany's service Comfortable accom-
mediation in stareroom with one "'
lwo other passengers. according %
steamer.
Limit of Membership.
The size of The parties is strictly
limited TO a convenient NUMBER III
mombers. The average membership
nj our tours are from twenty to forty
persons. The right is reserved to re-
ouir,n satisfactory references from III
tending members.
Ci,apcrunS for Party.
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Naichl "'"'' ''' ''''''' N'''" .,,,i
nvprrience of the routes and condi-
lions OF ''aSe' anu JUICE u"'''.,
social qualifications. The condnc-
tors meet inc parties vi al 81
Montreal ana accompany '"''' Wv
the entire route. according u ''''''
AIRY. until the party leaves io' MIA
andria These gentlemen are ".''
in uniform. ana are VulIc oiS'''''
from our standard uh''or'''c'' nue.
prefers at the principal railway "'"'
tons i'll Europe. whose SERVICES a.
III the disposal 81 our p'''o"'
out charge.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16

ing one. as me Midland railway ira
Verses some OF lhc finest scenery Of
England. including the famous Peak
district OF HcrDyShirc.
"Wednesday. July ~ To Saturday. %.
To be spent in London, carriage
excursions being provided. Cooks
offices. Ludgale CircuSt. London may
properly be called the metropolis Of
the world. 1t is the greatest and
richest city, not only Of modern
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
THE VOYAGE A
VACATION IN ITSELF

ION u ship a-saiing. a-sailinS Ger
the sea.
To those in fancy dreaming ol
Journeys aIar that thought has pic
lured the very pinnacle Of JOY. But
no Imagination. however vivid. can
conceive the delights of tie voyage
that the tour arranged for the guests
of The Gazette affords. They VINO
have experienced the pleasures
alone are able 10 appreciate inc Won
ders of trip across the Atlantic Oh
the palatial steamers OF ;hr Allan iIhe
by the enhancing ST. Lawrence route
If the tour offered nothing else
but voyage The winning candidates III
thc great Voting Contest inau2uraled
br The Gazette would be well repaid
for their efforts because this in i'seil
is Il most charming vacation.
OF the majestic ST. Lawrence ana
the grandeur OF the scenery through
which the mighticSt oi American NV
ers takes its course TO th" sea no pen
can adruuatrIy write. Interest lines
fine hanks throughout the sail nl al
most 900 miles upon thcs" sheltered
waters And as the panorama Of
beauty is unfoldcd To view. The peace
full homestcadS with their rihno'l''k'
farms. the quaint ana ancient ""
lagos. it is difficult 10 realize that Tor
nearly two centuries Indian hoFuo"
and contrasting armies fought ihcr"
for the possession ri continent.
Commanding though til" scenery
be she appointments Of the ocean
home will prove an attraction appear
ing no less strongly.
The steamer ion'dh III" heT S'S'''
ship. the CorinihIan' on "''cl ~
Gazette party VIII rc'"'"' "'' W
tn" most n"d"rh '!i"'' '''''
the u1lhOS, S'c"'''''S' "'
!" '''''
new turbine hhciho' ~ r'"'"'''''''
and all other '"'c'' '''i u w '''''''''
That make Sp'''' ''''' ''' NV '''''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
Disappointed Office Seekers.

4 man will get SO mad because tho
Job be wanted was given TO someone
else that he will spent weeks fight.
ing the appointing power, purely on
principle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
Strange.

II Ia strange how man who sits
for hours doubled over a touring car
steering wheel will strain his back II
he handles shovel for five minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16

When, Where and How They 90

Descriptive of the European Tour Showing the
of
Just Many and Varied Points OF interest 10
Lands OF En-
Beauy and Extraordinarily, July H. 1917 Leave
Cars Service
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
life's Two Classes.

Tue world is divided into two great
classes, yourself and other people.
The latter is more numerous and the
former more important.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
Saturday. July IL.

Sail from Montreal by Allen line
"Scolian. The st. Law
renee route TO Europe offers the
great advantage OF travelling fer the
first three days Of the voyage the
placid waters and magnificent seen
cry of the noble ST. Lawrence river
reducing the time spent
on the open ocean.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
Thursday. July II, 1912.

Leave Alexandria for Montreal
Pullman and dining car service.
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Full Information Chcrrfully Fur

Full INFLAMMATION Cftc"rfuII! fhr-
niShrd.
Full details OF the contest. rules
and conditions which will govern.
lime of contest. schedule OF votes.
etc. are given in IL full page adrer-
1isement in this issue. We have also
issued an attractive pamphlet con-
tanning many illustrations which Will
be- furnished upon application or
mailed to any address without cost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16

1urv. is the most interesting church.
Among other places Of interest are
.,ohn knox's house. built in 400,
The old Tulbocih and the Scott mon
umcnt. \ magnificent view Of the
ciIy is obtained from Arthur's Seat,
S. feet. an eminence within the
city bounds.
ENGLAND.
Tuesday. July 2:'.
Travel via Carlisle and the pic
turesuuc Midland railway TO Lon
don. The journey is a very interest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
Broken Along the Highway. i.

n good resolutions we're made Of
glass. what 2 tremendous lot OF tire
pur-.wt=s .hs.= rc-li IS
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SCOTLAND.
sunday. July II.

Due to arrive al Glasgow 4 Wind
sor Hotel. Cook ; Office, So Ruchail-
an street,. Glasgow is a large and
Important commercial city, the lh,rd
CITY in Great Britain in population.
Among its sights are, the fine LIN
century cathedral with interesting
crypt. Leave Monday morning by
train for Edinburgh, (!io-
tel Cock hurnl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
Monday. July %.

To be spent in Edinburgh. Dur
ing the stay carriage drives Will be
taken. visiting the various places OF
interest. Cooks Offices. II Princess
Street. and Booking Hall. Waverly
Station. Edinburgh, known as the
Modern Athens the picturesque
old capital Of Scotland. Is one Of The
most beautiful and interesting cit
les of Europe. It is the seat OF ia
NOUS old university. founded in l5S2.
The most striking feature is the
Castle. an ancient seat OF the Scot
fish kings. which dominates the city
from a high PERCEPTIONS rock. In il
is shown The old Scottish regalia and
OF her objects OF interest flolyrood
palace 1870. the former residence OF
the Scottish kings. contains the
apartments used by Mary. Queen of
Scots. and relics OF that unfortunate
sovereign. In The picturesque Old
Town are many old houses. some re-
markahle for their great height. ten
10 twelve stories. In the New Town.
the principal thorough fare. Princess
street. is noted as one of the finest
and most imposing streets in Eur
upc ST. Giles church. twelfth cen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-16
baggage Free.

ON steamship. 80 pounds pt bag
gage will be carried free. and on the
continent; the party will have free
transportation Of Sc pounds Of regis
(. ntinued "n Page Four
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
SEES LANDSLIDE -
To DEMOCRACY
Logan Thinks Kentucky Certain
and Extends Belief to In
elude Nation.

WARRINGTON, ID. c. gpacial.-
kentucky is placed In the Democratic
column by H G. Logan. formerly
editor OF the Louisville Times He
declares that Colonel Watterson's
State win pile MP from 1900 to u.s.
0Oo votes to the good for the the
Democratic candidate In November
He says that his nrst impressions
were that Wilson and Underwood
would comprise the ticket. but that
he has new been informed that Mr.
Underwood VIII not accept the nom
tnatton as Vice President
Until the recent episode, which
drew to Governor Wilson so much at
tention. i think the preponderating
sentiment OF kentucky Democrats ia
vored the nomination OF the New Jer-
seys Governor. What effect that in
cident may have I'm the vote OF the
delegation to Baltimore I cannot saw
"On the other side OF the fence. IL is
certain that Kentucky win be for the
denomination OF President Taft but
all the President viii get from Ken
lucky will be the Republican en-
dorsement so told the President.
There 10 no chance that the Blue
Grass State will give q Republican
plurality this year. look not only
for Kentucky TO go Democratic, but
by q decisive vote. i ana confident
that as goes Kentucky so will the ma
ton The nsxt President of the
United States win surely be a Dem
ocrat-"
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
House PASSES
ANTI-GAMBLING BILL
OND. vA-Special.-

n II VI y n ID, NA--Special.-
BY an overwhelming vote the House
OF Delegates on Monday passed the
Stephenson anti-gambling bill.
The bill, which had been emascu-
lated by committee amendments. was
amendment being stripped off and
killed.
With a slight alteration the bill was
then passed as originally drafted.
1t prohibits all forms of gambling
1t prohibits wagering and betting.
1t gives the circuit courts concur
rent Jurisdiction with the justices OF
the peace.
1t provides heavy penalty upon con-
viction.
The Committee on General Laws.
which had been comforting on the bill
added amendments legalizing wager
ing and betting on horse races and
prize fights and abolishing the con-
current jurisdiction of the circuit
courts and justices OF the peace.
Mr. Stephenson agreed TO an amend.
ment cutting down the penalty from
$1,000 fine or twelve months in Jail.
or both. to $500 fine and two months
in jail, or both. The bill. as it now
stands. bears this amendment The
others were rejected.
Heated argument. not altogether
free from personal reference. marked
the opening DEBATE. Delegate Daniel
Coleman, of Norfolk, resenting certain
mention made by MT. Stephenson of
conditions in that section of the State
Mr.. Coleman declared that he
voiced the sentiment of his constitu-
ents in opposing the bill, whereupon
Mr.. Stephenson took from his desk
a mammoth petition signed by hun
dreds of Norfolk citizens requesting
the passage of the bill.
In the roll call that followed il
was soon seen that the opponents OF
the bill were being showed under.
Mr.. Coleman voted loudly in the neg
ative
With the exception of Hill Mon
tague the entire Richmond delegation
voted against the bill. Mr Montague
refused TO vote when his name was
called. but when the overwhelming
recorded in the affirmative.
Along with dozen others James
j. Dreamer, another Richmond dele
gate, changed his vote from no to aye.
A regular stampede to climb aboard
the wagon followed, and when the
clerk had completed the record there
were scarcely twelve men left willing
to remain on record as against the
bill.
Following the announcement Of the
vote the House adjourned.
Mr.. Stephenson was immediately
surrounded by his cheering friends
and barely missed being carried down
the aisle and through the corridor on
their shoulders.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
DRIVEN FROM HOME
In NIGHT CLOTHES
Twelve People in Burning Build
ings Rescued-Firemen Break
Through Roof.

BALTIMORE, MD. Special.-Driven
from their beds into the frigid air,
twelve persons-men. women and
children-attired only In their night
robes, escaped from four burning
dwellings in Brooklyn. Anne Arundel
county.
Mrs. A. Pierce was carried from the
second floor Of one of the houses
tour city hremen narrowly escaped
death when the roof on which they
were hghting the blaze caved in.
several hremen received severe In
juries.
The houses adjoined each other and
We're located on the north side of
fatapsco Avenue, between Fourth and
Fifth Streets.
All of them were frame, and for q
time nearby buildings were threaten
ed with destruction The dwellings
were practically burned to the ground
and the damage will amount to thous-
ands Of dollars
Because of an insufficient water
supply the flames had little to stop
their progress until several hundred
Brooklynites Joined in carrying water
In buckets and almost every kind OF
vessel.
The Majestic Theater. on Viua
Street was damaged by falling walls.
The principal loser was the Hansel-
Colladay Manufacturing Company.
Whlch occupied a six-story building
on Franklin Street and a four-story
annex.
The third manufacturing building
wrecked was at 1873 Vine Street.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
MEXICO QUIET ~
AFTER OUTBREAK

Ell PASO, TEX Special With
peace reigning once more in looted
Juarez, the revolutionary junta, which
proclaimed Emilio Vasquez Gomez
provisional president, disappeared.
Attention has been diverted to Chi
huahua, whittier General PascuaI
Orozco, who subdued the Juarez mu-
tineers, Is speeding, in response to a
hurried summons from that CITY.
where the situation is reported grave.
He is taking with him a number of
insurrecto leaders from Juarez
Traffic between FL Paso and Juarez
mas been resumed and racing will be-
gin tomorrow.
LeavenwOrth Troops Ready.
LEAVENWORTH, KAN-SpscIal.--
orders TO have troops here in readi-
ness TO go at moments notice to the
Mexican border is held today by Colo
mel Daniel Comman, acting comman-
DER at the army post at Fort Leaven-
worth.
The orders require that the Sew
enth Infantry, which Colonel Com
man commands, and the second SQUAD
ron OF the Fifteenth Cavalry, under
command Of Major William T. Little
brandt be ready to en- train as soon
as orders to advance are given.
Preparations for a sudden depart
ure were made.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-02-15
FOUR VESSELS ARE
s :;;sss:s REPORTED LOST
BELIEVED LIVES WE'RE LOST IN
CHOPTANK RIVER DUR
ING STORM.

BALI MORE, Md special-In a
biting gale which swept over Dog
wood Harbor at Tilghman's Island
and vicinity with the fury OF a West
-rdian hurricane february 4 and 5,
four vessels are reported TO have
sunk in the waters of the Choptank
River, and only four men out of a
total OF ten who were aboard are
known to have been saved.
1t has been definitely learned that
two of the vessels-one the gasoline
launch Elmira and the other the
Bugeye Nellie Care lost in ice foes,
with which they battled in zero wea-
Their.
Two vessels-the gasoline launch
Helen and the batteau Sidney T. Mar
shall-which were in the fleet Of nine
boats which lay in the ice-jammed
oning at Tilghmans Island waiting
Tor the thaw which would allow them
to return to the dredging grounds,
are missing. 1t is feared that they
have been carried down the river by
the ice and crushed.
The State steamer Governor Thomas
mas been sent to give any assistance
possible.