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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
COLOMBIAN MINISTER
INTENDED NO INSULT

Washington, Feb 19.-Senor Pedro
Mel Ospina, the Colombian minister.
today disclaimed in public statement
anv intention OF insulting either the
United states or Secretary Knox by
his personnl notification to the state
department that visit to his country
by the secretary would be "inoppor-
tune"
The minister said his letter was IN
tended TO be couched, and is couched,
IN polite and considerate language ana
was written to avoid any possible un-
pleasantness TO Secretary Knox by
visit To Colombia.
scnor Ospina reiterated that nc
thought the trip inopportune because
the citizens of Colombia are naturaliy
deeply aggrieved to find their country
the only one in the whole world with
which the United states refused 10
enter into a treaty Of arbitration.
The action of senior Ospina was NOT
commented upon at the state depart
ment today. There were Indications
however, that Senor Ospina's act was
REGARDED as breach OF etiquette h"'
so much because Of the nature OF ms
res pouse 10 "a state department com
uunication. but because h had made
correspondence public without con-
sent of the other party.
rbe action OF Senor ospina fonhd
many sympathizers today. not oniy
among members of Latin-Amerca"
diplomatic corps. sotito Of whom pro-
fesscl 90 see political elevation. even
Ia the presidency Tor Senor ospina ih
colombia. hut some members OF con-
rress a. well applaud the move
Representative Sulzer. chairman OF
the house committe on foreign affairs.
issued statement siding with the
Colombian minister in his demand Tor
arbitration.
The testimony thus far adduceh
h.for. the committee said Mr.. sui
ger. commenting on the progress 't
the Rainey investigation. shows con-
ciusively that the taking Of Panama
was the result OF a conspiracy care
fully planned and cleyerly executed
II cannot be Justified in morals or IN
iaw. The government VI the United
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
SAVAGE ATTACK ON
PRISONERS IN
TENNESSEE
ONE NEGRO SLAIN; TWO
WOUNDED BY BULLETS
7 testimony That Railroad De-
tective Was BrutaIly Muir
dered Arouses Crowds Anger
in SheIbyville Courtroom.
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'he sheriii oiiiee s"here 'ne Wouho-
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upon theh' sun W. oI the negroes
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the three were po"hu over 10 hish-
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down the courtho.lFe steps the hlop
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
HOUSE.

Met at noon
General Ainsworth appeared before
war department expenditures COM
mittee, but hearing was postponed
until Tuesday.
Chemical tariff revision hin taken
up for passage, Vote not expected un-
Ill Friday.
Pujo money trust Investigation res
olution after having been called up
was withdrawn on point of order,
Representative Ferris introduced
bill authorizing president TO prepare
for withdrawal of sovereignty of Uni
ted states from the Philippines.
Representative Peters introduced a
bill to create a bureau of tariff sta
tistics.
Adjourned $3.50 p. M. until noon
tomorrow.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
Biggest Battle Since Present
Uprising Began in Progress
Near Cuernavaca; Rebels
Driven Back,
81 OODY ENCOUNTER IN
VICINITY OF T0RRE0N
VasQuistas Leave Fifty Dead
On FieIdi Government Losses
Unknown Wire and Railroad
Communication Cut.

IBy Morning journal Special Leased Wire.
Mexico City, Feb. ia battle in
which more men are engaged than IN
any conflict since the Zapata revolt
began, was being fought near Cuerna
Naca when last reports were received
from there at noon today. Early this
morning General Robles opened an
attack on Zapatistas intrenched in anu
about Santa Maria. lie used artillery
freely and at last reports had driven
the rebels from the town and two
other positions they had tried TO de-
fend. No estimates of casualties are
given.
Vasquistas i'm the north have re-
oeived their first serious defeht in the
fighting near San Pedro, a short dis
tance northeast of Torreon. An en-
counter Saturday night was followed
by another yesterday and it was not
until an engagement this morning that
the rebels Were finally repulsed.
The rebels had attempted three
times TO take the little town, but were
held back by 250 federals, commanded
by Colonel Madero, brother of the
president.
Flfty-seven rebel dead were left on
the field. Tne government losses were
not gwen. Colonel Madero this morn
ing received the support of 800 fed
erals under General Tellese.
ThessTiref between here and Torreon
were cut again today but not bfore
assurances were received. according to
government Information, that the gar
rison there had been increased to APP
proximately 1000 men. The destruc-
ton Of three bridges again leaves the
town practically isolated.
Reports from Durango are that the
garrison Of eighty men was augmentel
by 255 federals yesterday.
The question of restricting the I'D
erty Of the press was discussed again
today by members of the permanent
committee of congress with the result
that the president will present the
committee with a regular bill look
ing to this result. which will he con-
sidered and placed before congress az
the next regular session.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
FEDERAL TROOPS RESTORE
ORDER IN DURANGO.

Washington, Feb. 19.--From Du-
range City, Mexico. which promised
to become a storm center of rebel
lion, came report to the state de-
partment today that quiet was be-
ing restored, owing probably TO the
arrival here yesterday of 225 feder-
al troops who are regarded as quite
able to protect the city.
1t was reported also that about
twenty-five miles southeast of Du-
range a serious fight occurred yes
terday in which heavy losses were
sustained.
Bridges We're burned between Du-
range and Torreon. The eastern part
of the state of Durango and the
Laguna district, except for Torreon,
appear to be in the hands of the rev.
olutonists.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
WOMAN COMES TO
COURT ARMED
WITH GUN
SENSATIONAL INCIDENTS
IN SNEAD MURDER TRIAL
Son of Captain Boyce Attacks
Lawyer For Alleged improper
Question Directed at His
Mother Fined For Contempt

Bv NOTHING journal special Lcased Wire.l
Fort Worth, Tex. Feb. ia WON
an spectator at the murder trial OF
John B. Snead today refused to allow
doorkeepers to search her for fire.
arms, as has been the custom since
the trial began, and when brought be-
fore the bar a revolver was found in
a pocket of her cloak. She was
ordered from the courtroom. She is
Mrs Mary Rea, against whom Judge
Swayne recently ruled in divorce
case Mrs. Rea was committed to jail
pending inquiry as to her sanity.
This was one of two Interruptions
at the trial today. The other came
when Lynn Boyce. son of Captain A.
q. Boyce, whom Snead killed, leaped
at lawyer whom he deemed had
asked his mother, n witness, an inn
proper question. II took five court at
taches to stop him. He was ruled IN
contempt, fined 500, and placed IN
Jail one hour.
Whether Snead was sane when he
shot Boyce will not be an issue in the
trial. This was decided today 10y
Judge Swayne, when the defense at
the start of it's evidence in sur-rebut-
tai endeavored TO show that Snead
was not mentally responsible.
The court held that as the state had
made no attempt to prove Snead was
not insane, the defense in its rejoin-
der could not originate new line of
inquiry. The courts ruling will have
the effect of shortening the trial
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
TESTIMONY THROWS
LITTLE LIGHT ON
MYSTERY CASE
Dispositions Read in Court to
DiScredit Tale Of Man Who
Declared He Saw KimmeII
Murdered in Oregon,

IBy Morning Journal Special Leased Wire
st. Louis, Feb. 19.-But one wit
ness. II. NJ. Snyder. Jr.. of Kansas
City, was examined by the defense In
the Kimmell mystery case today in
the United States court. other testi-
mony was in the form of dispositions.
The first batch of dispositions re-
lated to John B. Swinney. one of the
plaintiffs star witnesses. Seven resi-
dents of Clay county. Missouri. de-
posed that the reputation of Swinney
was bad" before his first peniten-
tiary sentence in lSSS.
Snyder's testimony was intended TO
combat Swinney's story of the murder
of Kimmell in an oregon forest in
1895. at which Swinney tesutied Il. NJ.
Snyder, Sr, was present. Young Sny-
der showed By letters and kilograms
dated within a few days of July 30,
1895. the day on which Kimmell dis
appeared. that his father had been
busy in New York. Washington, 81.
Louis and other places.
The criminal record OF Andrew J.
White from 1899 to 1905 was intro
duced. This showed that White
served two short sentences for grand
larceny. one of petit larceny and one
OF forgery. His record in the Mat
teawan, New York. asylum for the
criminal insane was also pat in evil
dence.
DIR. Frederick c. Robbins of Hor-
nell. New York. who had charge of
White before he was placed IN Mat
teawan. deposed that White had told
him his real name was kimmell. that
h.. had lived in Niles. and that he had
sister named Edna. He was VIC
tim of asphasia and his history was
hard to obtain. the testimony showed.
white. he deposed. had been con-
victed under the names Of James W.
Watson and James w. Hosmer-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
AMERICANS RELIEVED OF
VAIUABLES BY BANDITS

Torreon. Mex. Feb. 19.-Delayed
official advices state that Nasqulslas
forces were repulsed in two assaults
on San Pedro, Coahuila, yesterday.
third assault was made late in the day,
but its outcome is unknown owing 20
the interruption of wire communica-
tion, The Vasquistas were commanded
by Murillo Escadja and other sub
chiefs San Pedro is garrisoned by
200 federal troops and 100 rurales.
Federal relnforcements from San Luis
Potosi and Saltillo are said to be near
ing San Pedro overland from Niesca.
Latest reports were that Emilio Ma
dero remained in San Pedro. Poems
were fleeing to the surrounding hacl-
endas in search of loot.
Tonight Torreon's only communica-
tion with the outside world was
single wire to Juarez. Large forces OF
Nasquistas were reported AT Tlahualilo
and Picardias. Velardena was $50
lated by revoltos.
Reports from Pedricena told of the
robbery of a passenger train by rebels
several Americans being among those
relieved OF their valuables. A street
'Ai DtlAtth AtiAR'''
Gomez Palacia, details of which were
lacking. was said to have involved sew
eral foreigners.
Many Americans, eager to leave
the country. are held here by inter-
rupted railroad traffic.
Messages from adjacent ranches APP
pear to confirm the report of 200 rev
olutionists killed at san Pedro last
night by regular federals. There were
1000 poems who surrounded the town
and attacked a portion of the city
which had been ief: unguarded by the
armed forces. The -Nasquistas ap-
preached the street followed by hum
dfeds firing AT close range. the rebels
meeting a sweeping fire from the fed
eral regulars. who shot down all of
ihe first seventy and more than 100
Nho followed. Reports of continued
hshting are received here.
Three bridges of the National Rail
ways at Bermijilio were burned to-
hisht Federals killed seven Nasquis-
n,s near the railroad track between
Fiesca and Tornos tonight.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
oRozCo PROCLAIMED
LEADER OF REVOLT

=, II Paso. Tex, Feb. 1a.-Leaders Of
the Nasquista movement In the north
~ chihuahua have proclaimed Gen
Tai Pascuei orozco as their leader
naming him Eeneral-in-chief #
'e NAsquista forces. The dccu-
copies of which were received
Niadad Juurez this afternoon. is
~ casas Grandes. February Is,
1h Investigation Of the Juare4
-ihS Is now in progress and two
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
KNOX ITINERARY
NEVER INCL UDED
COLOMBIA
STATE DEPARTMENT SAYS
MISTAKE HAS BEEN MADE
Never Was Intended That Sec
retary Should Make Stop in
Republic Where He Might Be
Made Victim of Snub,

tBy Morning journal Special Leased wirev
Washington, Feb, Secretary
Knox viii not visit Colombia ON his
proposed tour of the countries bor-
derine on the Caribbean sea unless
there is special invitation from the
Colombian government.
This announcement was made by
Acting Secretary Huntington Wilson
tonight who also said he thought
such an invitation unlikely.
There must be some confusion In
the Interpretation OF the report from
Palm Beach" he said, that Seere-
tarA Knox by carrying out the orig
inal itinerary laid out for him, would
include Colombia. Unless there is
special invitation from Colombia. Mr.
Knox viii not so there, | may say
that we hardly expect it,"
Secretary Wilson would not say
whether his prediction that no invi-
tation would be forthcoming was
based on Senor Pedro Mel Ospina's
personal letter TO him made public
Yesterday or whether II was a con-
sequence OF the strained relations ex-
istlrs between the United States and
Colombia for the last eight years. He
intimated, however. that the state
department felt no especial concern
over the action of the Colombian min
lister here and was not wrought up
over the incident.
our position" he remarked, lis
one of self-contained unconcern''
An interview between Archbishop
ireland of st Paul and President Taft
nj Aah ftl, la1 h,
report that high church officials In
this country sympathize with the ef-
forts of the Colombian government to
obtain arbitration and were seeking to
smooth out difficulties between the
two countries.
when he left the white house
Archbishop Ireland declined To dis
cuss the purpose OF his visit.
Il talked with the president he
said. "and we got through. That's
all | can say"
The report that church Influence
might be at work TO settle the diff
ferenoes was based largely on the fact
that Senor Ospina. the Colombian
minister. brought letters to both
Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop lre-
hand from Dr. Ragonesi. the papal le-
gate at Bogota. Colombia. which Is
the only country in this hemisphere
where the church and state are uni
fed
senor Ospina is known to have been
In communication with Archbishop
Ireland on his visit here, but would
not divulgo the nature OF his confer
encc.
Another report current tonight was
that Secretary Knox had intended
when stopping at Cartagena, Colom-
bia. To suggest that Il commission be
composed OF representa-
tive Of Colombia and one from the
United states to adjust all the differ
ences and In the event of ~ Disagree
ment the president Of south Ameri-
can republic was to decide.
This proposition is known to be
to the Colombian govern
mont which insists upon different
tribunal. preferably The Hague. This
report, however, was not confirmed M
the state department.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
FINDS
F|RMFR|EMO IN
HEPBURN
Senator From Idaho Declares
Charges Against His Wiscon-
sin Colleague Were Not Prov
en- Before Committee.
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Washington. Feb. 19.-The right Of
Senator Isaac Stephenson of Wiscon-
sin to his seat in the senate was under
discussion in the senate today.
Senator Hepburn who was chair
man Of the Subcommittee making the
inquiry occupied the entire session in
favor OF the majority report of the
committee. He declared AFR. stephen
son was entitled to his seat because
the charges had not been proved. He
said ne would not ask for vote be-
fore next Wedns sday.
Senator Hepburn declared that state
Senator Blaine. who oharg d that
s2en. eco had been expended by Mr
Stephenson In securing his election.
when placed on the witness stand
confessed 10 having no proof on
which 20 base that charge.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
POPE ENDORSED BY
COMMITTEE ON
JUDICIARY
Confirmation of New Mexico
Man as United States District
Judge Recommended TO the
Senate.
IBy Morning journal special Leased wire.I

IBy Morning Journal special Leased WireI
Washington, Feb. ls.-The senate
committee on the judiciary this after
noon made a report recommending
the confirmation of the nomination OF
William II. Pope, to be United states
district judge for New Mexico. Judge
Pope was on the bench In the Philip
pines when President Taft was gov
ernor general and later served as
associate justice and chief justice Of
the supreme court Of New Mexico
under appointment of Mr.. Taft.
The confirmation of Judge Pope
was bitterly fought by a certain ele-
ment in New Mexico. and numerous
{ harges, which were carefully in
Nastigated. were nled with the COM
miifee.
The judiciary committee also
recomm ended favorable action or
the nomination of stephen Il. Davis,
Jr.. TO be United states District at
torncy for New Mexico.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
ARMY AVIATOR BADLY
HURT BENEATH MACHINE

Augusta. Ca. Feb. iis.-Becanse he
did not give the aeroplane he was
driving the proper lateral pitch an
landing az the army aviation camp late
this afternoon Lieutenant Kennedy was
caught under the machine when II
turned turtle and two Of his ribs were
broken Though rendered tempor-
ariIy unconscious he was not hurt Scri-
s;ssly. The machine was damaged
badly.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
URGES ROOSEVELT
AN D TAF 7 To
QUIT RACE
Former Senator Chandler Has
Novel Plan TO Heal DiSsen-
SionS in Republican Ranks
LaFOIIette Would Suit Him.
rBy Morning Journal Special Leased wire.I

Concord. y. H.. Feb. i9.-The sug-
gestion that President Taft and for
mer President Roosevelt Withdraw
from the presidential race In the in
terest Of the republican party. is made
By former United states Senator
Chandler In an open letter to the re.
publicans Of New Hampshire. made
public tonight.
Mr. chandler expresses the opinion
that the republican party Is divided
between Taft and Roosevelt and as
long as the split lasts is certain To- be
defeated. Mr.. Chandler declares that.
while he personally favors senator
La Toilette. he would surrender his
preference for some one Ike Charles
T. Hughes. Albert y. Cummins.
charles W. Fairbanks or Governor
Hiram johnson of California.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20

prominent citizens are under arrest.
message to Juarez this evening
reports the blowing up of the large
steel bridge at Laguna, between Tor
reon and Iacatecas, on the National
lines. by rebels. This bridge spanned
a deep gorge that cannot be avoid
ed and will probably tie up traffic for
a period of about sixty days.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
WOOL SCHEDULE
REVISED IMMEDIATELY

Washington. Feb is.-Senator Nc
Cumber today introduced concur
rent resolution. declaring u to be the
sense of congress that congress I'M
fnedintely should proceed TO the con-
sideration of "a bill To- effect revision
~ the wool schedule TO the end that
N any inequality Il injustice may exist
b may be corrected az once.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
CHARGES AGAINST
YOUNG MARTINEZ
ARE DISMISSED
Father Pays Checks and Court
Costs and Felix, Jrr is Dis
charged From Custody By
Trinidad Judge,
Especial Dispatch - the Morning Journal.

Especial Dispatch - the h"rn'"s s"urnail
Trinidad. Feb. l9.-The charges of
forgery and uttering false checks
against Felix Martinez. Jr.. were dis
missed here today when the case
came up IN the district court The
father Of the youns man. Felix Mar
tinez. the well known democratic
leader Of New Mexico. IL Is under
$1,000 MADE roud "a -. tie check :
and paid the court costs.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1912-02-20
Woman Candidate for state Senate.

Los Angeles. Cal. Feb. ls.-Mrs.
Clara shortridge Foltz. lawyer and
equal suffrage leader. win be a candi-
date for the state senate Of CaIifor-
MIA from a Los Angeles district
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-26
OLYMPIC GIVES UP
ATTEMPT TO SAIL
Striking Stokers Arrested and Ar
raigned on Charges of Mu-
tiny at Sea

Portsmouth, Eng, April 26.-Two
Gays of trouble, following the de-
mands of three hundred stokers of the
liner olympic for more life boat pro-
lection, resulted today in the aban-
donment of the liners voyage to New
York after fifty deck hands joined
the walkout, refusing to work with
non-union stokers.
The Olympic, with her hold filled
with non-union stokers, finally start
ed today, but the deck hands struck,
boarded a tug and left the ship.
The Portsmouth police arrested
the strikers on charge of mutiny.
The Olympic was then ordered back
to South Hampton, abandoning the
trip. The passengers were transferr-
ed to other vessels.
Later it was announced that the
Olympic would be held here indefi-
nitely till proper crew is obtained
The strikers were arrested and ar
raigned in police court, charged with
unlawful disobedience.
The striking deck hands were re-
manded to Jail to await procedure or
mutiny charge.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-26

from the Wild Horse road.
A Walla Walla delegation consist
ing of Jake Kaufman, Secretary
Brown of the Commercial club, Ben
Hill and ]. Il. Crawford, met with
the board oday to lay the Wal
la Walla Fourth of July plans before
the association. A monster two days
celebration is to be held in Walla wal
Ia and Pendleton is invited to partici-
pate in the event no celebration is
held here.
An invitation was received by the
board to attend the big celebration
and dance to be held at Stanfield May
2. Efforts will be made to charter a
special train to make the trip to STAN
field and return the same evening OF
the affair. The managers also dis
cussed the plans for the accommoda-
ton of the odd Fellows grand lodge
which is to be here May 81.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-26
BALL SCHEDULE MAY
BE CHANGED, JULY

Walla Walla wants to change the
schedule of the Tri-state league so
as to have games in Walla Walla be-
tween Pendleton and the Garden City
team during the week of July and
four officers of the newly formed
league leave for Boise tonight to at
tend meeting of the league offici-
ais. Those going are ]. I. Crawford,
Walla Walla, director, Secretary
Brown of the Walla Walla CONNER
cial club. L. G. Frazier, local director
and Jack Keefe, secretary of the
league.
At the meeting to be held in Boise
the Walla Walla delegation will also
ask for % cent admission for games
tn be played in their town. The rule
as adopted calls for a 80 cent admis-
sion everywhere with no extra charg-
es for grandstand seats.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-04-26
DIVORCE AND LICENSE
TO WED ON SAME DAY

Reno.-A few hours after the de-
cree divorcing her from Thomas b.
Mumford, golf player and club man
OF Los Angeles, San Francisco and
New York, was signed Mrs. Eliza
beth Bissel Mumford was married here
to Frank l. Towle, wealthy San
Francisco business man.
The wedding occurred in Mrs. Num-
fords apartments. Only a few fellow
members of the divorce colony attend
ed. Justice of the Peace Lee Davis
read the service. A wedding super
followed and the couple left on the
night train for San Francisco. The
groom's present were all diamonds
valued at several thousand dollars.
Towle. who Is president of the
Towle Maple Products Company OF
San Francisco. secured the license
shortly after the decree of his future
wife had been signed. Towle gave
his age as 35 and the brides as "ovei
81"