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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Federals and Americans
Have Exchange OF Shots:
One Mexican Is Killed

PRESIDIO, Tex, December l9.-An ex-
change of shots between Mexican and
American soldiers on the American line,
two miles west of Preside, resulted in the
death of Luis Orozco yesterday, federal
regular from the army of Gen. Mercads.
The Mexicans fired the first shots.
Orozco, who lived several hours after be-
ing shot, admitted that he and his COM
panions had crossed to the American line
with a note. and that when they were
halted by the American sentries they
fired.
AS soon as the shooting became known
at the United States Army headquarters
a warning was sent to the federal COM
mander that the attack must not be re-
peated
According to witnesses, the American
soldiers on duty near where the shooting
took place were informed federal soldiers
were hiding in a hut 800 yards from the
river on the American side. The Amer
leans went forward to investigate. Two
Mexicans rushed from the hut, and start
ed running toward the river. The patrol
called to them to halt. The only answer
was a shot from a rifle of one of the fec
ing MeXicans. Then the Americans re-
turned the fire. and one of the federals
dropped. The other continued firing as he
ran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.


Scu0tcs
Resumed debate on the currency
bill with the expectation of pass
ing 1t before adjourning tonight.
Senator Chamberlain introduced
a bill to prevent discrimination
against the uniform of the United
States and to prohibit its misuse.
House:
Met at noon.
District OF Columbia appropria-
ton bill under debate.
Representative Chandler of New
York addressed the foreign affairs
committee on the treatment OF
Jews in Roumania-
Judiciary committee heard argu-
ments ON bill for an Interstate
trade commission.
Roads committee appointed sub
committee of five members to agree
upon a general good roads bill.
Secretary Garrison suggested tn
military committee a bill to pre-
vent discrimination against army.
navy and marine uniforms In thea
ters, hotels and elsewhere and to
prevent outsiders wearing these
uniforms.
Constitutional amendment for six-
year terms for representatives In
Congress. subject to the recall sys-
tenn. proposed In bill by Represent
ative Kent OF California.
Representative Webb. North Caro-
lima, introduced bill to permit entry
of airgrettes, egret plumes or
osprey feathers or parts of wild
birds. il lawfully in the United
States prior to October T. 1913, and
taken abroad by United States
residents subsequently,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Senator Ashurst Believes
Fence Would Prevent Mexi-
can InCurSi0nS.
FOES OF HUERTA MARCH
UPON NATIONS CAPITAL
Expect to Occupy City at Early Date.
United States Battleships Go to
Vera Cruz.

A barbed wire fence along the Mexican
border as "A check upon the frequent in
cursions of rebels and fede"als from Mex
lean soil was proposed in bill intro
duced in the Senate today by Senator
Ashurst of Arizona. a total of S35o.ooo
would be appropriated for the work. The
resolution provides:
That the said fence shall be entirely
within the territory of the United States
and shall consist of five strands of L.
gauge barbed wire fastened TO steel posts.
said steel posts TO be at least five feet
above ground, buried at least two feet
and held by three wire stays, the posts
to he not less than twenty-five feet apart,
and said fence to be constructed at a
cost not to exceed $50 per mile"
The latest incursion of Mexicans across
the border occurred yesterday and re-
suited i'm the Killing of a federal soldier
by American troops. 1t happened near
preSidip Tex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
STRIKE NEARING THE END.
Cleveland Hotel Keepers to Confer
With Cooks and Walters.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, December 49,
Settlement of the strike of hotel cooks
and walters, which has crippled the Stat
Ter, Hollenden and Colonial hostelries this
week. may be reached at another con-
ference to be held between the hotel
managers and the strikers representa-
tives today. Meanwhile the hotels ar
fected are operating their dining rooms
with nearly full corps OF strike breakers.
AS far as we are concerned, the strike
is over" said Manager O'COnor OF the
Statler today. I'VE have enough walters
and our service in all dining rooms has
been resumed. We have nothing to COM
promise with the strikers
Since the first conference last night.
which failed to result in an agreement
pickets have been withdrawn from the
hotels, but police are still on guard
There has been no disorder of any kind
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
No Patience With Attacks.
BIGGEST TRUCK FOR TREE.
Procession Inaugurates ChicagGs
Community Christmas Celebration.

CHICAGO, December 19-Squadrons of
mounted police and twelve uniformed
buglers Of the 1st Illinois Cavalry today
headed a procession in which Chicagos
first municipal Christmas tree was trans
ported on the biggest truck in the city
to Grant Park. on the citys water front
SIX big black horse drew the tree. which
will be placed in position by tonight.
Mayor Harrison will push a button
which will illuminate the tree on Christ
mas eve. while five grand opera stars
sing from the balcony of the Art Insti-
tute, facing the lake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Zapata Narrowly Escapes
Capture by the FeueraIs;
Brazilian Recruits SOUGHT

MEXICO CITY. December 19.-The
federal troops just missed capturing
Emiliano Zapa, the rebel leader, last
night at Nenapera ranch. in the federal
district about fifteen miles south of
Mexico City. After an hours skirmish-
ing, the rebels were routed. Some of
the rebel prisoners told their captors
that Zapata himself was in command
and was one of the last to escape
Persons coming from the state of
Morelos today confirmed the report that
the activity of Zapata is due to in
structions received from Gen. CarranZa
Efforts are being made to enlist volun-
teers in Brazil Ior service in Mexico
in the event OF an American invasion.
according to Ei Pals today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
BRIBERY TRIAL TO PROCEED.
Court Directs Examination for Jury
in Hobbs Case at Vicksburg.

VFCkSBURG, Miss, December 49,
Judge Henry c. Mounger this morning
directed attorneys in the trial Of G. A.
Hobbs, state senator, indicted with Lieut..
Gov. Bilbo on a charge Of soliciting and
accepting bribes, to proceed with the ex-
animation of prospective jurors.
Nearly all Of the 800 names drawn
from the jury box yesterday had been
served with summons.
Attorneys for Lieut.. Gov. Bilbo pre-
viously had obtained severance Of the
Indictment and their client will be
brought to trial later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Deprived of Commission.
BURGLARY INSURANCE HIGHER
Sweeping Advance in Rates in New
York Due to Crime.

NEW YORK, December ia sweep
ing advance was made yesterday in bur-
glary insurance rates upon risks in this
city and the surrounding territory. The
new rates will go into effect today, and
they We're decided upon after an all-day
session of the Burglary Insurance Under
writer's Association. Those who met
were the representatives here of twenty
one Of the largest burglary insurance
companies in the country.
Crime In New York, it was stated, was
responsible for the increase. The action
Of the underwriters has brought New
York burglary insurance rates up to those
Of Chicago, where it was declared they
are the highest in the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Atlantic Rate War Imminent.

NEW YORK, December 19.-News from
London that a severe Atlantic rate war
Is imminent was read with interest by
shipping men today. The beginning of
the present state Of unrest in the ship
ping pool extends back to October 1,
when the Neutrality-suspicious. line de-
nounced the agreement as being partial to
the North German Lloyd. A rate war
would involve all the British and CONT
mental lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
HOUSE BILL HAZARDS.
SCHOOL ENTERPRISES
Donations and Contribution Banned
by Provision in Appro-
priation Bill.

All school activities, summer play
grounds and innumerable other features
connected with the public schools of the
District may have to be abandoned il a
clause in the appropriation bill now be-
fore the House is enacted. This clause
provides that no donations or contribu-
tions may be taken in the schools. It is
believed that it is SO sweeping that no
money could be raised by entertainment
or other means, as is now done, for the
promotion of these things. At the same
time, it is pointed out, Congress is max
ing no appropriations with which to carry
on these features.
Collections Allowed.
Under the present laws. collections
are allowed in certain instances with
the permission of the board Of educa-
ton. Every year a collection has been
taken for the poor at Thanksgiving
time. high school periodicals are pub
lished through the CO operation of the
pupils, athletics are promoted through
the sale OF tickets to the games and
through entertainments to which ad-
mission is charged, summer play,
grounds of the schools are equipped
also by means of the paid entertain
ment and school equipment for the
benefit of the pupils themselves has
been obtained in this manner.
II the bill is passed with it's present
clause each of the features named and
a great many similar ones may have to
be abandoned, it is stated.
Conservative Attitude.
The board of education has maintained
conservative attitude toward contribu-
tions, it is believed by those high in
school circles, and in certain instances,
such as in the case of the Thanksgiving
collection and the one for western flood
sufferers, these collections have a high
educational value in teaching the children
to respond to the needs of others.
DR.. William NJ. Davidson, superintend-
ent of schools, recently declared it to be
his policy to allow the collection of money
from children only in certain specific in
stances. He made it equally clear. how
ever that he believed contributions
might be taken for calamities and school
activities such as those mentioned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Court Sustains Cut-Rate Watch Sale.

NEW YORK, December 19.-The United
States circuit court of appeals today
decided that the Waltham Watch Com
pany Of Waltham, Mass, could not force
Charles A. Keene, a New York jeweler,
to stop selling their watches at cut
prices. The court affirmed the decision
of the federal district court without
opinion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Amendments Are Adopted.

The amendments agreed upon by the
conference We're adopted later in the Sen
ate, many of them without opposition.
The republicans opposed the provision ey
empting employees from the civil service
and were joined in the vote by Senators
Lane and Thomas. democrats, but they
were voted down, "a to -
Concessions made in the bill to accom-
modate agricultural notes were the result
of an amendment introduced in the con-
ference by Senator Smith of South Caro-
lima and supported by all the southern
and western democrats The provisions
agreed upon provide that notes, drafts
and bills drawn or issued for Agricultural
purposes, having maturity not exceed
ing six months, may be rediscounted in
an amount to be limited to Il percentage
of the capital of the regional reserve
bank to be ascertained and fixed by the
federal reserve board.
One amendment adopted provided that
Continued on Second Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
To Accept Frontier Decision.

FLORENCE. Italy, December 19.-The
international commission for the deimi-
tation of the Albanian frontier today de-
cided unanimously, to accept the decision
reached by the London conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Change of WarshiH.

The American battleships Connecticut
and Kansas, now EN- route from Guam
tanamo to Vera Cruz to relieve the New
Hampshire and the Louisiana, are due to
arrive there tomorrow. 1t was said at
the Navy Department today tina. the two
latter vessels will start north Immediately
upon the arrival Of the other vessels
The hospital ship Solace, now on her
way from New YORK 10 Vera Cruz, is go
inS To AIeNican waters Tor general use
ruineSs and not as the result of any
emergency, according to Navy Depart
menr officials.
The cruiser California, which has had
A long tour of duty of the Pacific Mex
ioan coast, is returning to San Diego,
Cal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Ohio Due at Charleston Sunday.

CHARLESTON. S. c., December TO-
Wireless advices this morning at the
navy yard say that the battIeship Ohio is
to arrive here at am. Sunday for fumi-
CATION before proceeding south. She left
Guantanamo yesterday. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Auto Bandits Rob Jeweler.

LIMA, Ohio, December 19.-Leaving
their automobile at the curb in front of
the Bixel Jewelry Store at Bluffton, Ohio
three men rushed into the store today,
seized a tray containing 500 worth az
diamonds and escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
GERMAN ARMY OFFICER
GIVEN PRISON SENTENCE
Lieut. Baron Von Fcrstner Punished
for Assaulting Alsatian and
Causing Riot.

STRASSBURG, December ia SEN
tence Of forty-three days imprisonment
was pronounced by court-martial to-
day on Lieut.. Baron Won Forstner OF the
Goth Infantry, for cutting down with his
saber a lame shoemaker in Zabern. Al
SAGE. December 2. The charge brought
against him was "Wilful assault and
causing great bodily harm by the illegal
use of a weapon"
Lieut. Won FOrstner was the officer who
brought about the recent troubles be-
tween the military and civilian popula-
ton OF Zabern by making insulting re-
marks in regard to the Alsatian citizens
when he addressed the recruits of his
company. When the townspeople be-
came acquainted with the circumstances
serious rioting and disorder broke out
and lasted for several days. The 93th
Infantry was finally transferred to other
parts Of Alsace by direct order OF EN-
peror William. The Zabern incident
caused government crisis in parlia-
ment.
Deprived of Commission.
The sentence Of Imprisonment in a peni-
tentiary automatically deprives Won Forst-
ner Of his commission as an officer
The prisoner argued that he acted in
self defense, but several soldiers testified
that the shoemaker. whose name is
Blanck. was being held by both arms and
was unable to move when Lieut.. Won
Forstner struck him.
Lieut.. Won Forstner entered an appeal
against the sentence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Mai. Gen. Cuniberti Dies in Rome.

ROME, December 19.-Maj. Gen. Wit
torio Cuniberi of the naval engineers
corps. who drafted the plans for the first
Italian superdreadnought, died here to-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
4, More Days

Only 4 shopping days un-.
til Christmas. Do not delay.
The golden shopping hours
are in the. morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Let There Be No
misunderstanding
Daily Average Circulation
November, 64,977

The Evening Star gained in
circulation an average of 1882
copies a day in November over
September, while The Stars
evening competitor, according
to its sworn statements, lost an
average of 3.1S1 copies a day
during the same time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
THE EFFECT
Yesterdays Advertising
Local Display
Shop Early

The golden shopping hours are
from $50 am. until noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
HOBSON WOULD DEBATE.
BUT NOT AS DESIRED
Donovan Says Alabamian Has Tied
String to Acceptance
Of Challenge.

prospects for debate between Repre-
sentative Hobson of Alabama and Repre-
sentative Donovan of Connecticut are ap-
parently as remote as ever. Telegraphic
advices from Gadsden. Ga, today We're
TO the effect that Representative Hobson
had accepted the challenge recently is
sued by Representative Donovan and had
left the time and place for holding the
debate at the discretion of the Connecti-
cut member.
There was string to the acceptance.
however, according to Representative
Donovan. He said today:
I'm reply to Capt. Hobson permit me
TO state that the genial captain is side
stepping. as usual. l challenged him TO
debate the question: Resolved, That all
Sence from Congress by a representative
in good health. is honest and justifiable
He comes back with the statement that
he will debate the question of criminal
lty. to include appearances before grand
Juries on charges Of irregularities III the
LIQUOR traffic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Marching on Mexico City.

Numerous reports were received mere
today indicating that the Mexican con-
stitutionalists are beginning their long
expected march toward Mexico City. One
Of their number here today predicted
that the rebels will be in the capital city
within thirty days. His prediction has
been backed up by bet OF considerable
size. Gen. Pancho Villa has left for the
south and Gen. carranZa is preparing to
go to Chihuahua City.
Officials of Mexican railroads Were noti-
fled in New York yesterday that Gen.
CarranZa has issued formal notice L at
in the future all railroads which trans
port federal troops or munitions OF arms
will be treated as enemies by the con-
stitutionalists Similar action was taken
several weeks ago toward officials OF
Mexican oil companies which furnished
oil for federal troop trains.
Conditions more Favorable
State Department officials expressed
the opinion yesterday that conditions In
Mexico were more favorable No in
timation was given to the nature of
changes IN the situation regarded as in
dicating Improvement Much interest is
manifested here in the cyclonic disturb
anceS in the finances of Mexico lnvoINBng
the runs of banks and the issue of cur
rency without security regarded as sub
stantial.
The opinion was expressed in some
quarters that the Huerta government
might receive financial support from the
large land and mine owners III northern
Mexico, who have heretofore been sup
posed to occupy an attitude of neutrality
as between the contending factions, but
who now may adopt allegiance 10 the
Huerta cause as a result OF the conhsca-
ton of their properties by Gen. Villa, the
rebel leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
No knowledge of Subject.

Having no knowledge whatever of the
workings of grand jury, that is to say,
that they have never passed on any act
of mine, at any time or under any cir
cumstances, l would not be in a position
to debate question with which / am
not familiar And while / am making
such statement 1 might add that no
petit jury has ever passed on any act of
mine. under any circumstances
1.-THE issue between us so far has been
the matter of absenteeism, and there has
been no evasion of the issue on my part
1t seems pitiful to be obliged to address
these matters to Alabama, instead of to
Washington, where the duties of a mem
ber of Congress demand his presence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
WEATHER.

Fair tonight and Saturday,
probably becoming unsettled Sat
urday night; rising temperature.
FULL REPORT ON PAGE TWENTY .oNE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Time for Rearrangement, He Says

Chairman Page took considerable time
yesterday afternoon to explain to the
committee on the whole the section or
the bill which forces the District TO pay
back to the United States 81. 100000 in
District revenues not to be utilized by ex-
penditures for District needs. After The
Stars report of yesterday had closed
Representative Page said that he be-
leves the time has come for rearrange-
nent of the fiscal affairs between the
District and the federal government. He
said:
"a believe that the time has come
when there is no longer a necessity that
the national government SHOULD contrjbuts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Amendments Voted Down.

Among the amendments which were
offered by republicans and defeated was
one by Senator Crawford of South
Dakota prohibiting d director of one
member bank from serving on the di-
rectorate OF another member bank thus
preventing interlocking directorates.
Another was offered by Senator Cum
Minis of Iowa which would have per-
united the regional reserve banks to
lend 10 per cent of the reserves to in
dividuals or corporations directly, pro-
Vided that security acceptable to the
regional banks was offered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-19
Affect District Trust Companies.

Amendments to the bill affecting trust
have been accepted follows: An
amendment making eligible for member
ship in the new system all trust COM
panies in the District organized under
the act approved October 1, 1891; an
amendment giving the trust companies
Of the District of Columbia the insurance
features of the bill, guaranteeing deposit
tors against loss in the case of failed
trust companies which are members of
the system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-10
ROW AT A coLoREO DANCE.
Green-eyed Monster Causes Friction
Between Negroes And Arrest
Follows.

Officer Reid brought George Mum
day, colored, before the Police Court
this morning to answer charge pre-
ferred by Edward Lane, coiored, Of as
sault with a pistol.
According to the statement CT the
complainant, he was alta dance given
at hall on Gibbon street, between
Pitt and St. Asaph, last Monday night
when Munday became incensed at his
attentions to female attendant, and
upon meeting him outside the hall
drew pistol made threats, daring him
to move from the spot on which he
stood.
Several witnesses were examined,
but Lane was unable to sustain his
charge and Munday was released
Kitty Arnold and Margaret Kelly
had been cited to appear and answer
the charge of disorderly ccnducz.
Neither could be found when the case
was called and they forfeited theil
collateral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-10
4. II. S. vs.. FREDERICK.

What promises 10 be one Of the
most interesting games on the A. II.
s. schedule will be sts.ged at the loca!
bal! Park tomorrow afternoon at $50
n. H.. when the boys in the Maroon
and White uniform: will line up
against the fas! team representing
Frederick School, Nd. The a. H. 5,
bG--s have been putting up an excellent
article of bal! in the last few games.
Rsison will probably do the twlrl!n%
for the home boys. 1t IS noticeable
fact that the attendance at the High
Schocl games has been very slim de-
spite the f2ct that every game has
been interesting.
The admission for tomorrow
game will be Is cents TO defray the
visiting teams expenses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-04-10
HOUSE POURING BEGINS.
Construction Started on New Houses
al Virginia Highlands.

Construction has started on several
attractive poured concrete bungalows
at Virginia Highlands. THESE VIII DE
Of the four and five room type. The
first will be ready for sale by May LIST.
Plans have ben made for several other
attractive houses construction TO-!
which will begin during May. The
new Boulevard which is Tow under
construction from the long bridge TO
Arlington, leads in this direction, and
considerable activity in sales has been
shown during the past few days, as
many are purchasing anticipating IN
creased land values when these i'm
provements are completed.
Mr.. A. S. Doniphan, of Alexandria
Va. president of the Fairfax and Cam
eron Apartment House Companies Is
general manager for the Virginia
Highlans Association, and the WORK
in house pouring is proceeding under
his direction 50