davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-20

PEORIA, Feb. s.-coRN-Lower: No,
9 white, &C: No. Z white. Sc: No. yell
low, eedseAc: No 4 yellow. sS16s&c: No
mixed, eac: No. 4 mixed, Sc; sample,
t5fi63c
oATS-Isower: No. Q white. 5ike; stand.
ard. 51lkc; No. white. Sic.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-20
New York Mininr, Stocks.


OMAHA, Feb. Ia.-Bank clearings for
today were s2,&o,4S4.5Q and for the CORES
ponding day last year s. no. 5s.aI.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-20

NEW YORK, Feb. ls.-MONEY.-On
cali, steady at 2ssQ2A per cent; ruling
rate. q. per cent; closing bid. "a per
cent. offered at ~ per cent. Time loans.
firner; sixty days, "a per cent. ninety
DAYS, 24us per cent. six months. shs9S%
prime MERCANTILE PAPER-Sha4
per cent
STERLING EXCHANGE-Steady. with
actual business in bankers bills at s4-ssda
for sixty-day bills and at NN& for de-
mand; commercial bills. AS&.
SILVER,-Bar. sac. Mexican dollars,
&C.
BONDS aud railroad.
steady.
Closing quotations on bonds today were
fnifnw1s
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-20

ST. LOUIS. Feb. is.iWooL-stsady;
,arritorv and western mediums. ls1lsc;
sfna mediums. ls91fc;. fine 1aQisc.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-20

NEW YORK, Feb. Is-SuGAR-Raw.
sr-,. nauscovado. 50 test. 4Sc: CEN
frugal. Is test, Assoc; molasses. 8 test.
IaSc Refined, firm.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-20

LONDON, Feb. Is.-AmeTican securities
were quiet and steady during the early
trading today. At noon prices ranged from
unchanged TO !. higher than Saturday $
New York closing.
London closing stock quotations:
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-20

cash quotations were as follows:
FLOUR-Barely steady; winter patents,
stisq5.Vo; winter straights, sa.Ssu@.S0.
spring patents. Ss.s0dd0s spring straights,
ssJogt4.a0. bakers. SS.eosio.lu.
HfE--Nos 2, sztssIsae.
BAi;LEY-Feed OF mixing, Gds7c; fair
10 choice mailing. Si-l0Hl.A
sEEDS-Timothy. si2eal5el, clover,
slave z-.l5.
PRoVIAoNs-Pork. mess. new. $3.50.
old, SIS: lard On tiereesl, $40 short
libs Qoosel, $50.
Total clearances Of wheat and flour
were equal 10 s3ooo bushels, Primary re-
ceipts were I,lis.ee9 bushels, compared
WIN $500 bushels the corresponding
das 3 year ago. The amount OF bread
stuff on ocean passage increased 2.ls0.ooo
bushels. Estimated receipts for tpTuor-
low. Wheat. ~ cars. corn. 1.o45 cars;
oats. siS cars; hogs. si,0o head.
chicago Cash Prices-wheat: No. red,
ssssnsslxc; No. : red. sslxssSAe; No. ,
hara. ss.1easi.0ol1: No. hard. sledsL o0sa;
Nc. / northern, 3l.oe4lle. No. northern,
Sl.oa1as No. ] northern. sl.ooal.es; No. Z
spring, sl.eeglos. No. ) spring, sscuSI. q ;
No. spring, sscus1-Uo; velvet ehaff, yocq
Si.es: durum. socGSl.0L Corn. No. 8 si5s
9azAe; No. ) white, esisuss.e; No. 5
yellow. 6zQszc; No. l. 6sa0oc. No. white,
S'aaeec: No. yellow, 5sl4gs0s4c. Oats:
No. 3 s2sSc; No. white. s-.gS5c: No. ]
white, assQssssc; No. 4. ssazc. No i white,
4sa5Ilse: standard. s2a524sc. Rye: No. 2.
sslsqs3e. Barley. sAcasl-s %. Timothy
seed, yl2oaaB.oo. Clover seed. nominal
BuTTER-Easier; creamertes. 23G2sc;
diaries. zI0zsc.
EGGS-Easief; receipts, 4.05s cases; al
marx, cases included. 6azc: ordinary
fiFsts. zs8asc; firsss. sc.
cHEESE-Steady; daisies. TrsG17isc;
twlns ls7tG17c: young Americas, I7La
174c: long horns, I7A1lz1zc-
POTATOES-Ffrm. receipts. la cars;
Wisconsin, 81 .9oQl Is; Michigan and Mn
nesota, 81. a6Ql.@.
PoULTRY-Steady: turkeys, live, i4c,
dressed. isc: chickens. live. izisc; dressed
1sc; springs. nasc; dressed, lee.
yEAL-Steady, at 79ilc.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-20

OMAHA. Feb. Is.-HAY-No. /. sis.eo;
No. . n2e9; coarse. si1.eo; packing stock,
T.oo9S-o. alfalfa. 3ls0o Straw: Wheat,
$50, rye and oats. E.5eae.5A
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-20

SUNDAY
s-CARLoADs.

Receipts and disposition Of live stock
at the Union Stock Yards. South Omaha,
Tor the twenty-fourf hours ending Al
O'Clock yesterday:
RECEIPTS-CARLoADS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-20
stock quotations:

sILvER-Bar. steady at q SLID per
ounce.
MONEY-Sq3 per cent.
The rate OF discount in the open mar
ket for short bills is ~ per cent: for
three months bills. Sasd3 7-l6 per cent.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-20
THE BEE: OMAHA. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1872.

Sd. &R G. Ss.. 81 [. s Rubber sz-....Ie{ss
90 ref sS........-. ssSU s steel "a S.. lees
sDistiIIera' e ..---. = Vs.Car Chem. ss-.foos
Erie l. a.. sS.wabzkh Isl 1914
do Esn- a.. ss4 do lat & H Is 5Ts
sao CIV "a ser A. Sc Western Nd S.. ss
Do series B.. 7ES,West- Elec. ey. S.. s4ss
Gen. Elec. ev S-.Es swls Cestrai IS. ssa
Ill Gen. Isl ref a.. 81. No Pae. ss-.--- 81,
Inter. Met 4l.s..... 2ssPanan& = -.--.-..-lalis
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-20

Key to the atustion-Bee. Advertising
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
GOV. WILSON SUPERVISES
DRAFTING OF PLATFORM
Reports Resolutions Adopted by New
Jersey Democratic Con-
vention.

TRENTON. N. j., October 9. Gov.
Woodrow Wilson was the central figure
in yesterdays democratic state conven-
ton, at which a state platform was adopt
ed and candidates for presidential elect
ors nominated. The governor made a
brief address 10 the convention, in which
he said that the main issue in the present
campaign was the trust question and the
necessity for the elimination of monopoly.
The governor vas chairman of the con-
ventions committee on resolutions, which
deliberated for nearly two hours. and
then presented a platform, which was
adopted without opposition.
The platform gave a recital of the more
important legislation enacted during Gov.
Wilson's administration. 1t declared in
senators by direct vote. against any cur
tailment of the present direct primary
law, for jury reform, for state conven-
ton to consider amendments to the Con-
stitution. for the use of schoolhouses and
public buildings for political and other
public meetings, for greater home rule in
municipal affairs and for the elimination
of grade crossings under supervision of
the public utility commission.
The convention adopted resolution Of
fered by Gov. Wilson, indorsing for Unit
ed States senator former Representative
William Hughes. who won out in the DEM
ocratic primaries last Tuesday. The con-
vention was presided over by State Sena-
tor James F. Fielder of Hudson county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
MARKED BY ENTHUSIASM.
State Ticket Named by Convention
of Michigan Third Termers.

LANSING, Mich, October 2.-Enthusi-
asm pervaded the Michigan state con-
vention of the national progressive party
in naming it's first state ticket here yes
terday.
During the afternoon session ''Yel'mas-
ter Lloyd NJ. Otis of the University Of
Michigan, dressed as a soldier of '76. led
the delegates in ''rahs" for the men who
have been prominent in the organization
and leadership of the new party. The
ticket named follows:
Secretary of STRAIGHTFORWARD H. Bait
dorf, Battle Creek.
State treasurer-Frank c. Holmes, AL
pena.
Auditor general-Herbert F. Baker. She
boygan.
Attorney general-Julius ]. Kirby, Sagi-
nav.
Land commissioner-Oscar p Linden,
Escanaba.
Justices of the supreme court-Long
| term, Edward H. Lyons, St Johns: short
| term, Willard G. Turner, Muskegon
w. H. Hill of Detroit was named Is
candidate for representative at large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
MEN co FREE
Sunday Work of Twenty-0ne
in Maryland Held to Be
Necessary.
Special Disnatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
ROCKVILLE, Md. October 1.-The
twenty-one railroad repair men arrested
last Sunday by Sheriff Howard and
deputies on a charge of working Sun
day. in violation Of the Maryland
statutes. were acquitted in Justice
Arthur Maces court this morning, the
justice deciding the work the men were
engaged on was necessary to the safety
of the travelling public.
The men. who were in two Gangs, were
engaged in repairing the tracks of the
Baltimore and Ohio railway near Rock
Vile. One of the gangs was in charge of
Foreman William III. Coleman, the fore
man of the other gang being John L.
Mills. 1t was agreed that only one case
should be tried, the remaining twenty
three to go according to the decision in
the case presented to the court.
The railroad men were represented
by Attorneys Albert Bouic of Rockville
States Attorney w. o. Spates conducted
the prosecution. A number of railroad
officials from Baltimore testified that
the work was being done under orders
from Baltimore and that it was neces-
sary to protect and safeguard the
lives of passengers travelling on the
railroad Sheriff Howard described the
work in which the two gangs were en-
gagged and after a brief consideration
Justice Mace decided that the work was
necessary and discharged Coleman.
against whom the test case was direct
ed The discharge of the remaining
workmen followed the acquittal of
Coleman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02

MILWAUKEE. Wis. October 2.-While
making a practice spin on the new course
at Wauwatosa yesterday David Bruce
Brown, the wealthy young New York au-
tomobile racer. was SO seriously injured
when his Fiat car was wrecked that he
died in a hospital here.
Bruce Brown and his mechanician, Tony
Scudelarl, were thrown from the car
when ii overturned at the 'ha!rpn
curve" Each suffered a fractured skull.
The Fiat was running at nearly ninety
miles an hour when the tire on the left
rear wheel burst. The machine swerved
and went into ditch. throwing both men
out. Bruce-Brown had been running al
most neck and neck with Teddy TetZlaff.
also In a Fiat. but after rounding the
''hairpin" turn Tetzlaff forged into the
lead. The latter looked back after going a
short distance. Bruce-Brown's car had
disappeared He turned back and came
upon the demolished car in a ditch
Scuderlari is reported at a local hos
pital today to be still unconscious.
Physicians say Scudelari probably will
not regain consciousness for thirty-six
hours or longer, following the trepanning
and operation. but are hopeful for his
ultimate recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
GAS KILLS SLEEPING MAN
Fumes From Defective Fixture
Asphyxiate William G.. Boyd,
1907 Irving Street.

William G. Boyd, twenty-seven years
old, who resided at 1907 Irving street
northwest, and was employed by an
elevator company was accidentally as
phyxiated in a rear room on the second
floor Of his home this morning as the
result of defective gas fixture.
Going to her husbands room to call
him for breakfast this morning Mrs
Boyd found him in an apparently uncon-
scious condition. The odor of gas was
strong in the room.
Coroner Blames Defective Jet.
Mrs. Boyd Immediately summoned sew
eral physicians, but when they arrived
at the house they pronounced Mr.. Boyd
dead. Coroner hewitt made an investiga-
ton and concluded that death resulted
from inhaling Illuminating gas which had
escaped from a defective jet.
Last night Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd went to
a moving picture show and returned home
shortly after 10 o'clock. About l O'Clock
this morning the crying of their two
children disturbed Boyd and he went to
the rear room on the second floor of the
house to sleep. Before going to bed he
closed the door, but neglected to open a
window, as was his usual custom. The
room being tightly closed up. the escap-
ing gas collected In sufficient volume to
end his life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
PRICE OF MILK GOES UP
Consumers Must Pay Nine
Cents a Quart, and Per-
haps Ten Later.

Now that cold weather is in sight,
Washington housewives will have to pay
more for milk. Purchasers of a pint
of milk at the dairies and groceries this
morning were met with the announce
ment that the price is now 5 cents
the dairies and other dealers in milk
who belong to the Association Of Milk
dealers having decided yesterday to
charge cents for a pint and cents
for a quart from now on. The price
for quart may be increased later on
to 10 cents A few stores and dealers
are already charging 10 cents for a
quart, irrespective of the agreement
among the dealers.
This advance in price is said by milk
dealers in Washington to be effective in
all large cities of the east. The explana-
ton is made that wholesalers have to
pay the farmers Z and S cents a gallon
more for milk every year, beginning with
October I, owing to the fact that it costs
more to produce milk, ii being necessary
for the farmer to go to the expense Of
buying feed for his cows. whereas during
the summer, when milk was but cents
4 quart, the COWS were turned out to
pasture and consumed grass only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02

Representative Carl c. Anderson, DEM
ocrat. from the thirteenth congressional
district Of Ohio. who was instantly killed
last night in an automobile accident at
Fostoria, Ohio. was born in Allen county.
Ohio. in 1877. When a small boy his
parents moved to Fremont. At the age
of ten years it became necessary for
young Anderson to go to work, and he
began by selling papers and shining
shoes. He developed marked business
ability and within six years had saved
enough money to buy a home for his
mother. In these years he also had found
time to get partial high school educa
ton. He later moved to Fostoria, and
twice was elected mayor of the city.
When thirty-one years old he was elected
to the House of Representatives of the
Sixty-first Congress and was reelected
to the Sixty-second. He was a candidate
for reelection.
He was married in 1904 to Miss Nellie
Ford of Fremont His wife and two
sons survive him. He was a member of
the Masonic fraternity, the Odd Fellows.
Elks, knights of Pythias, Maccabees.
Owls, Eagles. Moose and Modern Wood
men, and also a delegate to the Fostoria
Trades and Labor Council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
TETzLAFF, DRIVING FIAT,
LEADS VANDERBILT RACE

wAUWATOSA RACE COURSE, Wis.
October Eight drivers with their
mechanicans and cars lined up on the
new Wauwatosa road race course today
for the start at IL o'clock of the eigt tn
Vanderbilt cup automobile race. The
men were scheduled to race approximately
800 miles, or thirty-eight times around the
7SS-mile course. for fame. a costly trophy
and &c. 500 in cash prizes.
The drivers included Ralph Milford,
winner Of last years Vanderbilt event at
Savannah; Teddy TetZlaff, the Cali
fornian, who set new road race records
over the Santa Monica course. and Ralph
de Palma, winner Of this years free-for-
all race.
Milford was at the wheel Of q Knox
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
TAFT rs ENDORSED.
Only Hudson County Opposes in
New Jersey Republican Convention.

TRENTON, N. j., October 2-The main
feature at the republican state conven-
ton yesterday was the opposition of the
Hudson county assembly candidates to
the adoption of the plank in the conven-
tons platform that Endorsed the admin
istration of President Taft. The Hudson
men are Roosevelt republicans
The only things done at the convention
were the adoption of state platform and
the nominatin of candidates for presi-
Dental electors.
The republican platform, besides in
dorsing President Taft's administration,
eulogized the work of the republicans in
New Jersey in the past, and promised
for the future grand jury reform, gradual
elimination of grade crossings at railroad
expense reform in the administration OF
laws and greater economy and efficiency
in state government. The platform also
favors submission to the people of con-
stitutional amendments comforting the
rights of franchise on women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
CALLED A COWARD
Proposed Juror in Dynamite
Case Scored by Judge.
QUESTIONED ON FEARS
veniremen Asked if They Are Ap-
prehensive Over Safety.
PREJUD1CES ONE FACTOR
Attitude Toward Labor Unions
Brought Out-Ten Examined, But
None Has Been Accounted
QUESTIONED ON FEARS
PREJUDICEs ONE FACTOR

| INDIANAPOLIS. October 2-Questions
whether they feared for their personal
safety II they served as jurors we're
asked veniremen today in the selection
or jury for the trial Of the accused
dynamite plotters."
One man was excused by Judge A. B.
Anderson as a coward" because he said
he feared serving would ruin his business.
Inc putting of these questions develop
ed dispute between District Attorney
Charles w. Miller and United States
Senator John w. Kern. counsel for the
defense.
Well. it has been shown here that one
man didn't want to go on the jury be-
| cause he feared for his personal safety"
said Mr.. Miller
Bert F. Raynes. owner of a store at
Linton, Ind. said he did not care to serve
on the jury.
Are you afraid it would hurt your
business?" asked Mr.. Miller
Yes"
Mr.. Miller: your honor. we don't want
such men on the jury
Censure From Court.
The court-"No: If he is such a coward
as that he may step aside"
In one instance, Mr.. Miller said, Labor
unions are not on trial here"
II think I know what's on trial here"
interposed Judge Anderson. Labor unions
are not on trial. but individuals are. 1t
is competent to question a prospective
Juror as to his relation with unions be-
cause the relation of the defendants with
labor unions is likely to cut big figure
in this case
Have you any prejudice against union
labor?" was the chief question put to
Gavin L. Paine of Indianapolis. He
answered he had no prejudice, but said
he had formed an opinion as to the guilt
Of some of the defendants. His opinion
was based. he said on having seen copies
Namaras and officials of the Interna-
| tional Association of Bridge and Struc-
tural Iron Workers. concerning explo-
siveS
Believes Ryan Guilty.
my opinion prevails as to the guilt of
Frank NJ. Ryan, president of the union,"
said Paine
Are you in favor of organized labor re-
sorting to violence to enforce what 1t re-
CARDS as proper" asked Mr.. Miller.
mo, sir. I am not" replied Paine. Il
don't favor violence"
About ten men had been examined be-
fore noon, but neither side had indi-
Gated it's acceptance Of juror.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
WILL SUPPORT ROOSEVELT.
Announcement of Republican Elect
ors of South Dakota.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D.. October 2-Pres-
idential electors elected at the republican
primary in a signed statement declare
they will cast their votes for Theodore
Roosevelt if chosen at the November
election. This will make it necessary for
supporters of President Taft to file be-
fore Saturday list of Taft electors who
must go on the ticket as independents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
Mulford Put Out of Race.

Ralph Milford was put out OF the race
In the third lap by magnetic trouble In his
Knox special.
Tetzlaff still led the field at the end Of
ffty-five miles. He had driven that dis
tance at an average speed of seventy-flve
miles an hour. He was minutes ~
seconds ahead of his nearest competitor.
De Palma, at this point. Spencer WISH
art had forged into third position and
was driving hard.
Tetzlaff slowed down trine I'm the
sixth and seventh laps and at the end Of
seventy miles his average speed had been
reduced to "a 40 miles an hour. At
this point De Palma lost forty-five Sec
onds changing tires and Wishart Jumped
into second position.
Nelson and Clark Unfortunate.
Harry Nelson experienced considerable
brake trouble and was put away back In
the first seventy-five miles George Clark
also was unfortunate with his Mercedes.
losing much ground because OF tire
trouble. OF the seven contenders re-
naming in the field Hugie Hughes and
Gil Anderson We're within striking dis
lance of the leaders
At the end OF 100 miles. TetzlafY was
leading De Palma by : minutes IL sec
onds. Tetzlaff had driven the 100 miles
at an average speed of - 20 miles an
hour. Wishart had dropped back to third
place through tire trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
Appointed a Month Ago.

Allen C. McCaughan, owner Of the ranch
attacked, was appointed vice consul al
Durango less than a month ago-in fact
his name has not yet been entered upon
the State Department records. He has
been in his new office but few days.
Mr. McCaughan is native OF Des
Moines, Iowa, where he had practiced
law. For the last fifteen years he has
been in the ranching and mining business
near Durango. He is married and has
three children.
Officials of the Mexican embassy ex-
press greatest concern at the outrage.
and have asked their foreign office for
adVices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
KEEN INTEREST SHOWN
IN CONTEST FOR $1,000
Already Many Have Been
Nominated in The Stars
Ballot Battle.

Interest in The Stars voting contest, in
which $1,000 in bright. new gold coin is
to be distributed among the winners, is
keen, and although the contest opened
only yesterday, a large number of nomi-
nations already have been received.
Remember that an early start is great
part Of the battle. To obtain one of the
big prizes-which are to be paid in gold
coin - nominations should be made at
once. The delay Of a day or so, while it
may not seem material. means just that
much time lost and just that much to
make up in order to get in with the win
ners.
The daughter Of a prominent building
contractor is one of todays nominees; the
twelve-year-old daughter of a widowed
mother is another. One of the nomination
blanks received at The Star Office today
was that of a young man who is a student
at Business High School. while two others
bear the names of two enterprising gov
eminent employees.
Time to Get Busy.
If you want to share in this big, gilt
tering heap of gold coin. get your nomi-
nation in early and go to work. Those
who already have entered-and their num-
Der is increasing every hour of the day
are getting good start; they are en-
thusia sticaEly working. and delay only
means that you will have more of a
handicap to overcome. The early en-
trant has the best chance of getting a
fat slice Of the 5000. just as the early
bird is usually the one that catches the
worm.
Get busy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
H. L. Russell Is Victim of Mex
lean Rebels.
RAID VICE CONSUL'S RANCH
Allen C. McCaughan of Iowa First
Reported Dead.
EMBASSY HERE IS DISTURBED
Telegraphs Foreign Office at Mexico
City for Details of Sunday
Night Crime.

MEXICO CITY. October 2-Herbert L.
Russell. manager of the San Juan
Michis ranch in Durango. which Is the
property of Allen c.. McCaughan, the
American vice consul. at that place, was
murdered Sunday night by the rebels.
Consul Theodore c. Eamm reported
the tragedy to the American embassy
here in a cipher telegram, which by an
error in translation was first given out
the killing of Mr.. Mclaughlin and Mr..
Cliff, another American of Durango.
Ambassador Wilson Immediately made
representations to the government. and
today received assurances that every
effort will be made to capture and pun
ish the murderer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
Finn SAYS THAT HE
"GOLD-BRICKED" QUAY
IN POLITICAL DEAL

While William Finn was on the stand
before the Clapp committee yesterday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-10-02
Officials Are Shocked.

Officials Of the State Department this
morning were shocked and grieved at
the murder of III. L. Russell and the re-
ported murder of Vice Consul McCaughan
at Durango by band Of Mexican rebels.
but in the absence of official confirmation
Of the report were not prepared to say
what action would be taken in the mat
ter.
A peremptory demand undoubtedly will
be made upon the Madero government
for the prompt apprehension and punish
ment of the men responsible for the
death of Mr.. Russell and the American
authorities in all parts Of Mexico will be
instructed to exercise all means in their
power to assist in the detection and cap
ture of the perpetrators.
Up to a late hour this afternoon no re-
port Of the affair had reached the State
Department, which Is regarded as some
what strange. in view of the report that
it occurred last Sunday.