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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
NO ARMS FOR
EITHER FACTION
WILSON CUTS OFF RIGHT OF
HUERTA GOVERNMENT TO OBJ
TAIN ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN
THIS COUNTRY
NEUTRALITY RESOLUTION RE
PEALED, PLACING BOTH FAC
TIONS ON AN EQUAL FOOTING IN
THIS RESPECT.

Washington. ID. G, July 2I-InStead of
throwing down the bars and permitting
both factions in Mexico to obtain arms
from this country without restriction.
President Wilson late yesterday after
noon announced that a decision had been
made to prohibit the expectation of arms
or ammunition from this country to
either the Huerta government or the con
stitutiOnalists 1t was after confer
ence with the chairman Of the two con
gresSlOnal committees OH foreign rela-
tOns that the determination was taken 10
repeal the present neutrality law which
has permitted the IIuerta government to
ship arms and ammunition from this
country at pleasure. while denying the
same right to the constitutionalists.
Some members of the committees fav-
ored lifting the embargo entirely. and
permitting both factions in Mexico to
obtain munitions of war here
The new ruling is due largely to rep
resentations of constiutionaliSt agents
at Washington. who had protested TO the
state department. Their argument that
the Huerta government was not rccOg-
nized and should not obtain arms as a
lawful government found favor i'm off
cial circles
There was little opposition to the re
peal of the neutrality resolution I'm fact
sentiment favoring new policy in re
gard TO Mexico had grown to such an ey-
tent that the FOREIGN relations committee
felt that such action was inevitable.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
SERMON FORBIDDEN
GOVERNMENT FORBADE SERMON
ON SOCIALISM" BY BISHOP
WHO CHANGED TOPIC.
Especial to the Hcrdld.l

Rome. July 2I.-Monsienor Liviero
bishop Of Citta di Castello. few sun
days ago. preached to the largest audi
ence that has filled his cathedral since
its construction. He had previously an
nounced that his sermon would be on
Socialism Religion and the Working
Glasses. The government which is max
ing bitter fight against Socialism ow
ing to the approaching elections for
bade the sermon. invoking a law which
prohibits the use Of churches for pro
fame purposes. To insure the carving
out of the order. the project of the pro
vince together with all the provincial
and ely officials attended the service
accompanied by company or carabn
ieri.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
FOUND DEAD
BODY OF OTTO REIMER FOUND
IN DOORWAY OF HOME TWO
MILES FROM LYFORD.
Especial to The HfrdldO

Lyford, Tex, July 2l-The dead body
of Otto Reimer known as the hermit
was found yesterday in the doorway of
his Shanty two miles southwest Of Ly
ford by III. c. Smith who went to borrow
a wagon.
Mr.. Smith received no response at
the front door and went to the back door
and found Mr.. Reimer lying dead in the
doorway with his feet hanging over the
step The body is supposed to have been
lying there for about two weeks from
the condition it was in
Mr.. Reimer was last seen about two
weeks ago. at which time he complained
Of being sick.
He has relatives in Sheboygan. Wis
consin.
Intermcnt will be had today in the
Lyford cemetery
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
ADEQUATE ROAD LAWS
(By &. S. NcHs Scrrice.)

Mineral Wells. Texas. July II Homer
ID. Wade, of Stamford. secretary of the
Texas Good Roads Association, present
cd resolution before the Texas CONNER
cial Executives Association asking for
adjustments to Texas road laws and also
requesting the legislature to consider at
the special session the appointment of
a State Highway Commission The rcso-
luton met with the hearty approval of
the secretaries and they unanimously
adopted the resolution and pledged them
selves to support any measure that would
promise relief.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
WORKS ASSAILS WILSON
IN SPEAKING ON TARIFF SENATOR
WORKS SAID WILSON EXCEEDED
HIS AUTHORITY.
(By AsSOciUtcd Press.l

Washington. July - Attacking tariff
bill today, Senator Works charged that
President Wilson exceeded his constitu-
tional authority by aiding in framing the
bill and "nsng powerful influence to have
il passed i'll form approved by him. :
lie also attacked the democratic caucus.
which ha charged forced senator to
forget his own conscientious convictions
and vote with his party he be branded as
an apostate, and traitor to his party"
Senator Weeks also attacked the meas
ure
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
GEORGE H. BIXBY
NOW ON TRAIL
CELEBRATED "WHITE SLAVE"
CASE WITH MULTI MILLIONAIRE
NOW ON TRIAL AT LOS ANGEL
ES FOR GRAVE OFFENSE.
MILLIONAIRE CLAIMS CHARGES
AGAINST HIM ARE OUTGROWTH
OF HIS UNWILLINGNESS TO PAY
BLACkMAIL

George. ii. Bixby. millionaire
Long Beach charged with contributing
T. the delinquency Of minor girls.
Irene Marie Brown Levy waitress,
aged Is. TO whose delinquency Bixby is
accused of contributing.
Cleo Helen Barker nurse. aged 10. TO
whose delinquency Bixby is accused of
contributing
Mrs. Josie Rosenberg rooming house
keeper indicted with Bixby alleged to
have introduced minor girls To men of
wealth for immoral purposes
Mrs. Elizabeth ESpcy. rOoming house
keeper indicted with BiSby. charged
with promoting Illicit intercourse be-
tween minor girls and men of wealth for
gain.
Los Angeles. Calf July George
ii. BiXby. Millionaire owner of the
famous Hotel Virginia at Long Beach.
heavy stakeholder in half a dozen banks
and trust companies trustee Of pro
mincnt college and member of eXcIu-
Sivc California society. circles. went TO
trial today on the charge Of contributing
t. the delinquency of Irene Marie Brown
Levy. Is and Cleo Helen Barker. ~. who
are minors under the California juvenile
law until they are u years Of age
The case against BiXby grew out Of
the white slave Investigations. started
some months ago by the Los Angeles
County Grand Jury when Kitty Phil
lips. moving picture actress. was ac-
nf .L-ina .b.-
Withheld by the authorities. She charges
that this mysteriou character. who went
under the name of BLACK Pearl" was
Bixbv.
The hlackmail charges were never
pressed. Instead Kitty Phillips was
charged with vagrancy before Police
Judge Rose. now mayor of Los Angeles
and run ont of town" on a suspended
sentence Of six months. She took with
her to San Francisco. Marie FORESTER
another young girl. Subsequent charg
eS by Miss Phillips started the grand
jury probe. and the tws girls Here
brought back 10 Los Angeles by dete,-
tives. Both testified before the grand
jury. and the indictment Of BiXby, Mrs.
Josie Rosenberg and Mrs Elizabeth Is
pey followed
The millionaire claims that the horg-
6 against him are the result of HIS re-
fuSal I'd pay blackmail He has am1!oy
er Oscar Lawlor. noted as special pros
ccutOr in the Mcnamara dynambi.e N
vcStgatiOn to defend him.
Mrs. Rosenberg. and Elizabeth Espey
roaming house keepers are charged
with having enticcd Young girls into
dives and there engineered meetings be
tween them and rich men for profit
Irene BrGwn-Levy told the grand Jury
that She was given $500 by one man in
one of Mrs. ltOscnIergs resorts The
money She says was divided into three
portions, one to herself. one to Mrs Ros
enbcrg and one TO Mrs. Espey.
III Il conviction IL secured against Blk
by. the grand jury will renew its in
quiry into white slave conditions here
BiXby'S defense il expected to he that the
girls involved are al members of q gi-
gantic backmailing ring who have sue
ceSsfully imposed on the public Bixby
has been at liberty on 80 900 bail
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
T0RRE0N HAS
BEEN CAPTURED
FIFTEEN HUNDRED TAKEN pRIS-
ONERS BRILLIANT VICTORY FOR
CONSTITUTIONAL UNDER
GENERAL JESUS CARRANZA.
IMPORTANT STRONGHOLD OF GOA
HULA FALLS AFTER SIEGE OF
MANY DAYS-FEDERALS KILLED
HORSES FOR FOOD.
Especial Telegram to The Herdld.)

tSpcctdt 1efegFdM 10 1Hc HeFdiG.)
Eagle Pass, Tex. July Il Constitu-
tiOnalist officials in Piedras Negras de
clared positively this morning they had
reliable news of the capture Of Torreon,
with 1900 prisoners. 20 cannon many rap
id fire guns and q large quantity Of arms
and ammunition. Details are lacking,
but are expected at any time from Her
manas, the nearest point of communica-
tiOn with Governor Carranza. They will
probably be brought there by automobile
from TOrreOn and wired to Piedras Ne
graS.
The news of the victory is being cele-
brated in Piedras Negras. by the ringing
Of bells and other demonstrations.
1t is expected that the constitutionalist
forces Will move III once on SaltillO and
Monterrey. repairing the railroad as they
90. 1t is probable that an attack on Mon
clova will be made within few days as
the fall of TorreOn will it is thought.
have 50 diSheartened the FederalS that
they will offer little resistance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
RURAL. SCHOOLS
(BB G.. S. NcWs .Serricc. J

Austin, Texas. July PA permanent
organization to be known as "The Rural
School Assembly" was perfected at the
meeting of the delegates to the Rural
School Education week, being held here.
The committee appointed on permanent
organization is composed Of Superinten-
dent ID. Fl. Oldham of StOnewall county.
Supt. j. r. Adkins of Limestone cOun-
tv. Supt. 7. y. Powell of Bastrop Coun-
ty, Supt. T. w. Parker of Brazos county
and Supt. r. NJ. Davis of Tom Green
county. An invitation to membership
was extended to all school superinten-
dents. principals. teachers. trustees and
friends of education.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
LETTERS BY PHONOGRAPH
Especial to The Herdld.1 J

Paris. July 24.-Correspondencc by
phon graph today is the very latest in
novaton in business circles here. The
record is made on a square Of prepared
cloth. which can be mailed i'll an ordin-
AIRY envelope and is said to reproduce
the voice of the sender with great ac-
clracy. The cost of the complete outfit
including the machine + transmitting
and receiving and supply of the cloth
squares is from fifty TO sixty dollars
Many big business houses have adopted
the plan as well as have scores Of legal
.Cfyes 1t argued that it saves th',
tXDenSe of q StenOoranher md the unh.
il would ;akc for tranScrihing the sten-
ographic notes on a Typewriter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
PATRONIZE HOME OYSTERS

Berlin. July 2i.-A patriotic appeal
was formally made throughout the q r
man empire today asking all Germans
to cultivate habit Of calling for
German oysters instead of the English
and Dutch varieties. The appeal was
made through the government fishery Of
fee. The appeal sets forth that the Roy
al PrussianS" grown in the government
beds off Scheswig III 1lstein are in
every respect as tOothsome and whole
scme as their more popular foreign ri
vals.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
WANT REVENGE
BANDITS SHUT UP AMERICANS IN
STREETS OF MADEIRA FOR KILL
ING CATTLE THIEVES.

FL PasO Tex. July 24.-Because COW
boys killed two cattle thieves, Ameri
cans have been besiegcd for two days
in Mexican town of MADEIRA The band
its have carried on the siege for two
days. and the Americans are believed
to be at the point Of starvation. Amer
leans in Western chihuahua are said
to be on the way to MADEIRA. with fifteen
automobiles They have provisions for
a week. 1t is believed they will be allowed
to pass by both federals and CarranziS-
taS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
LEWIS DEFENDS BURLESON
On Associated Press.)

Washington. July Supporting Mr..
Burleson's proposal to extend the parcel
post service. Representative Lewis. one of
the authors of the parcel post law. today
declared the government must eventually
take over the transportation of all par
cells up to one hundred pounds. He con
tended that Mr. Burleson had the right
to increase the weight limit. and assailed
the railroads for their fight against the
extension of the parcel post.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
By Associated Press. J

Eagle Pass. Texas. July 2l- Official an
nouncement was made today ut the con
stitutionalist headquarters at PiedgraS
NcgraS Of the capture of Torreon by the
ronStitutionalists The report states
that fifteen hundred fcdcraIs were taken
prisoners and twenty cannon were cap
tured. No further details of the event
have been received.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
INVESTIGATE FIRE
STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITY
TAKE Up INVESTIGATION OF
BINGHAMPTON FIRE.
(By A ssOcidted Prpss.l

Binehampton, July 24.-fhe state and
local authorities today began the inyes-
ti@atiOn Of the circumstances surround
ing the fire which destroyed the Bing-
hampton Clothing COmpanys building,
Tuesday. Twenty eight bodies had been
recovered today and thirty-four persons
were still missing, all of whom are
thought dead
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
MITCHELL PILOT
Especial to The Herdld.)

Racine Wis. July 2i-The running of
the 1913 American Automobile Associa-
ti0ns reliability tour. with Il Mitchell as
pilot determines the durability of the
Mitchell on hard runs The Mitchell
Moose made the trip through the worst
weather and road conditions ever encOun-
tered in a test tour of autos. 1t came
out with almost a perfect score.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
BREAKS WITH GOVERNOR
(By Associated Press.)

Houston. Tex. July 2l.--Intimate
friends of both Governor COlquitt and
Col Jake Wolters admitted today that
a break has come i'll the hitherto friend
ly relations of those two. and WolterS
has wired his resignation as a member
Of the governors staff. Difference over
Legislation are declared to be at the bot
ton Of the split.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
ANOTHER PRISON FIRE
RU 4 SsOciGtpd PTeSsl

Ossining. y. Y, July 24-The second
fire in Sing Sing prison this week today
gave mutnOus cOnvicts chance for a
riot TO he demonstrated Ii is believed
the fire was started by the convicts. The
guards have been doubled since the fire
which DESTROYED one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars worth of property
Tuesday
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
CALLS FOR MILITIA
(Bg Associated Press. J

Calumet, Mich, July II Violence oc-
casioned by the copper miners strike got
beyond the control Of the sheriff Of Crune
today, and he wired the Governor asking
that state troops be sent Militia com
panies were ordered 10 hold themselves
in readiness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
WEATHER.

: New Orleans, La, July 24.-Fore
Z cast for Brownsville and vicinity:
: tonight and Friday. unsettled with
! showers and light southerly winds
Z
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
CONDEMNED TO DEATH
Maj. GTAJARDO AND MANY MEN
OF CONSTITCTIONALIST CHARG
ED WITH PLOTS
(By associated PreSs.l

Eagle Pass Tex. July 2l.-Major
FREDERICK Guajardo and large mum
members Of the cOnstitutiJnalists army
have been condemned to death at Piedras
Negras for alleged plots against Carran-
"a
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
DISTRESSING EVENTS
(BU Associated PrcsS.)

Knoxville, Tenn, July Il. Three chill
drcn Of John Cooper, near Townsend,
Tennessee, were bitten by rattlesnake
late yesterday and found dead. While
the mother was searching for her chill
dren her eighteen months old infant fell
into stream and was drowned.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
DENIAL FROM CUMMINS
(By associated PreSs.)

Washington ID. C., July Ex-senator
CumminS, author Of the lobby investi-
CATION resolution today denied the state
metns of Martin Mulhall that he con
ferred with Mulhall in nineteen ten on
political matters
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
ANOTHER FEDERAL DEFEAT.
(By Associated Prcss.)

Hermosillo, Mex. July 24-The
cOnstitutionalists have defeated the
federalS at Baoma. killing thirty
SIX according to reports.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24
HURRICANE IN ITALY

by Associated Prcss.l
Milan. Italy. July 24.-The entire Ital
ian lake district was devastated today by
a terrific hurricane causing heavy loss.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24

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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-07-24

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-09-18
A History of West Virginia.

The "History OF West Virginia and Its
People" rather pretentious publication
of three volumes issued by the Lewis
Historical Publishing Company OF New
York, has been delivered this week to
the subscribers in Shepherdstown. II is
the joint work OF HUI Maxwell, we'll
known West Virginia writer, OF Randolph
county, and Hon. Thos. c. Miller, Of
Shepherd College. Mr.. Maxwell has
done the greater part OF the historical
writing, and it is of the most intense in
terest. He writes entertainingly Of the first
inhabitants of this section of our country,
the Indians, and tells the thrilling story Of
the settlements OF the white men and the
early days of their struggle against the
savages and the wilderness. MIR. Max
well is particularly gifted as historical
writer, and there is not dull line in his
work. Mr.. Miller exercised general ad-
visory powers in the preparation OF the
work and contributed a fine chapter on
education. This history is the most elab-
crate, we believe, that has ever been
written on West Virginia. Two volumes
are taken up with family and personal
history, with the records of many of the
prominent families of the State, including
portraits of large number of persons
more or less well known. The history
was sold by subscription only, the price
being $40.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-09-18
Among the Churches.

Winchester Presbytery, which met at
| Davis last week, will hold its spring ses-
sion next April at tie Falling Waters
Church, Berkeley county, OF which Rev.
E. V. Lancaster is pastor. AT the meet
ing last week Rev. H. M. Moffett, OF
Charles Town, was elected moderator.
The reading clerk was Samuel L. Dodd,
OF Hedgesville. The stated clerk is Rev.
A. ]. McMurray, OF Woodstock. Consid-
cradle business was transacted, among
which was the reception of Rev. E. V.
Lancaster and the appointment OF the
commission to install him as pastor OF the
Falling Waters and Tomahawk churches.
AS part of the celebration in 1917 OF
the four hundredth anniversary OF the
reformation the General Council OF the
Evangelical Lutheran Church adopted at
Toledo, Ohio, on Monday resolution to
raise 100000 for the ministers, pen
sion funds missionary work. The iu-
bilee committee OF the council will CO.
operate with other general Lutheran bod
les in this country to unite in making a
total fund OF 100000.
Rev. 6. A. Gibbons, 6 Romney, was
reelected secretary, and Rev. J. S. Al
friend, of Charles Town, re- elected
treasurer at the meeting held last week
in Mooreield OF the Eastern Convocation
of the Episcopal Diocese OF West Virgin
ia. Rev. R. E. L. Strider, of Keyser, is
the dean. The next meeting will be held
in Charles Town in May, 1914.
Rev. c. Sydenstricker, pastor of the
Southern Methodist Church, last Sunday
preached his first sermon in the town
church since his accident last spring.
The sermon was good one, too. The
minister was able TO stand during the de-
livery of the sermon, part of the time
with the aid OF crutch.
AT the West Virginia Conference Of the
United Brethren Church held in Parkers-
UulS ldSt WCCh luClC was ali OHCl
ing vote in favor OF the proposed union
with the Methodist Protestant Church.
There will be services in the Presby-
terrain Church Sunday, if Providence per-
mits, in Shepherdstown at 1870 a. m.
and at Kearneysville at 100 p. m.
M F. Church South-Preaching Sum-
day by the pastor at Uvilla at II a. m.
Epworth League in Shepherdstown at
$50 p. m.
M. E. Church - Service Sunday in
Sharpsburg at l0.30a. m. and Shepherds
town 100 p. m.
Reformed Church-Sunday school al
9.45 a. m, preaching at II a. m. and
100 p. m.
Lutheran-Service in Shepherdstown
Sunday at 1920 a. m. Offering for Bible
cause.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-09-18
Resolutions of Respect.

Since the last session OF Our quarterly
conference was held, death has again
entered our midst, and has taken from us
a worthy brother and a father in Zion,
reminding us again that in the midst OF
life we are in death, and that we are all
but strangers, pilgrims ard Sojourners,
as all our fathers were.
Whereas, il has pleased Almighty God
in His wise providence to remove from
us Brother George S. Knott, one OF the
official members OF this body, and most
devoted and faithful member OF our church,
who went in and out among us as man
OF God for more than seventy-five years ;
therefore, be it resolved:
/. That in the death OF Brother Knott
ShepherdStown circuit has lost one OF its
most devoted members, the church a
true Christian gentleman, and the COM
munity an honored and useful citizen.
2. That the official members OF this
conference express their great loss in the
death of our brother, by having a copy
of these resolutions spread upon our
quarterly conference record and publish
ed in the ShepherdStown Register.
w. p. LICKLIDER,
6. G. HENKLE,
E. E. MILLER.
August 80, 1913.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-09-18
New Clothing Store.

Frank L. Johnson, of this place, has
leased the store room in the new Masonic
building on Main street, and about the
lst of November will open first-class
clothing and mems furnishing store. The
room in which he will have his store is a
large and attractive one in fine location,
and though not yet completed, it is ex-
pected TO have it ready for occupancy in
a few weeks. Mr.. Johnson is familiar
with The clothing business, having been
for ten years with the Brotherhood Mer-
camille Company of Roanoke, Va, before
he came TO ShepherdStown. His friends
will wish him much success in his new
venture.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-09-18
A Bad Owl Safely Gagged.

James w. Sampson, who posed as a
great big Owl, is now rooSting in the
Charles Town Jail. Some weeks ago
Sampson, who is quite sporty fellow in
appearance, appeared in Harper's Ferry,
where he said that he was an organizer
for the Order of Owls, a well-known fra
ternal organization, and proceeded TO Sc
cure members for lodge in that place.
His persuasive ways soon induced some
fifty-odd persons Of that section TO pay
over the initiation fees, whercupon
Sampson disappeared. National officials
of the order heard Of the matter, and soon
found out that Sampson was fraud.
They assisted the men who had been
swindled, and located the culprt in
Washington. He was arrested there and
later brought TO Charles Town and lodged
in Jail. He will likely have opportunity
to explain his operations in the Circuit
Court next month.