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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-12

Mexico City, Mex, Dec. 1.-THE
knowledge that Tampico was in danger
Of falling into rebel hands did not APP
pear To disturb President Huerta to-
day, and this afternoon he was the
guest of honor at a dinner at Tacubaya.
a suburb. to celebrate the Inauguration
Of the lnterurban Railway. General
Huerta gave the impression that he
was not troubled by the possible out
come Of events at the port.
At that hour. according to a private
message. lighting was in progress at
Tampico. the rebels being in possession
Of the freight yards at Dona Cecilia,
between Tampico and the coast from
which point the Federals had been
forced back into the city. Official mes
sages indicated that the Federals would
be able To resist the attack, but the
same note of optimism was lacking In
the few private messages received here.
These unofficial advices state that
heavy fighting occurred at Tampico
last night, and that the rebels at one
TIME forced tre Federal troops back
into the heart OF the city.
Rebel troops before Tampico are esti-
mated by officials TO number from 5000
TO 5000 men. They are said 10 be the
same rebels who took the city Of Vic
toria recently, and they are armed with
the artillery taken from the Federal
troops.
In fight at Coco sixty miles to the
west Of Tampico, on the San Luis
potosi line. the Federal troops sue
ceeded in driving the rebels of after
a brisk combat. according TO reports
from railroad sources.
The anxiety felt in the capital on
account Of the foreigners at Tampico
has been allayed by the information
that many OF them have been taken on
foreign steamers, including the Kron-
nrinzessin Cecilie. of the Hamburg
American Line. This steamer was TO
have left Tampico to day. but her sail
ing has been delayed indefinitely in
order that she may become the refuge
of foreigners as long as necessary.
The story that the Federals had re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-12
Drive the Federals Out of
Two Suburbs Into the
Town Proper.
ALL FOREIGNERS
FULLY PROTECTED
Safety Zone Established by
Americans for Those
Not on Ships.
HUERTA UNDISTURBED
Enjoys Himself at a Dinner While
His Troops Are Striving to
Hold TampicO.
HUERTA UNDISTURBED
[By Cable TO The Tribune

Vera Cruz, Dec. 11.-Fightng at
Tampico was kept up all last night, ac-
cording to advices received here, and it
is reported that the advantage is so
far with the rebels. The authorities
assert, however, that the Federals are
fully able to hold the port.
Private dispatches assert that the
rebels have driven the Federals out Of
the suburbs Of Dona Cecilia and Arbol
Grande
Reports were current here this after
noon that Tampco had fallen, but
these were unconfrmed.
A dispatch from Rear Admiral
Fletcher reported that fighting was
still in progress at 4:30 o'clock this
afternoon. This was the only message
from him received at the American
Consulate since early this morning.
General Banquet, the Minister OF
War. telegraphed from Mexico City to
the military commanders here to-day
that there was no need Of sending more
troops 10 Tampico. as every contin-
gency could be met with the forces
now in that city.
The Mexican gunboat Vera Cruz.
with a few troops, left here this morn
ing. bound for Tampico
Rear Admiral Fletcher telegrap phed To
John Lind to-day that all American and
other foreign citizens at Tampico were
fully protected. He reported that at
first the rebels forced the Fedcras
back into the town proper.
The United States gunboats Chester
and Wheeling are in the river near the
town, with their marines ready for ac-
tion in case foreign property is in dan
ger.
The British cruiser Berwick arrived
here this morning. having received a
wireless message from the cruiser Suf-
folk to come this way.
The American Consul at Tampico.
Clarence A. Miller, reported by wire
less to-day that no Americans or other
foreigners were injured in the first
days fighting.
Mr. Miller expresses regret that no
vessel is available at Tampico for the
reception Of American refugees, other
than the warshps. The British and
Germans are more fortunate in having
merchant vessels under their flags in
port. The consul requests authority
from the State Department to charter
q vessel
Grave fears are felt here that the
both sides of the river at Tampico. in
which event it is believed that the war
ships would be compelled to retire
down the river.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-12

one OF the best indications that New
Haven shares were held largely for
investment purposes before the begin
ming Of the present year is shown by
figures dating back TO 1890. Since
January ! more than half million
shares have been traded in on the
Stock Exchange, while the previous
high record for sales during one year
was in 1909, when 69,0OO shares were
sold. 1t has been only since the be-
ginning OF the year that New Haven
has been considered a speculative stock.
one of the New Haven's most prom
Continued on fOu urth page, fourth column.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-12

ANTEDIlUVlAN WHISkEY-Antedi-
luvian-ensures An absolutely mild ana
plre whiskey. Luyties Bros. n. I.-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-12
Some Of tho Sufferers.

Those who will feel the passing OF
the dividend most keenly are estates
held in trust, insurance companies, hos
pitfalls, savings banks and charitable
institutions.
"Poor's Handbook for Investors"
1913-ri edition. gives a list of 10S In
stitutions, insurance companies, saw
ings banks, etc, mostly in New Eng
land. that are New Haven stockholders.
The n,ost important In the list are:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-12

Continued on fourth page. fourth column.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
THE BEST TREATMENT FOR
ITCHING SCALPS, DAN0RUFF
AND FALLING HAIR

TO aIlay itching and irritation Of the.
scalp, prevent dry, thin and falling
hair, remove. crusts, scales and dan
druf, and promote the growth and
beauty of the hair, the following spe-
ciaI treatment is most effective, agree
able and economical On retiring,
comb the hair out straight all around.
then begin at the side and make a
parting. gently rubbing Cuticura Oint-
ment into the parting with q bit OF
soft flannel held over the end Of the
finger Anoint additional partings
about half an inch apart until the
whole scalp has been treated, the pur-
pose being to get the Cuticura Oint-
ment on the scalp skin rather than on
the hair. It is well to place light
covering over the hair to protect the
pillow from possible stain. The next
morning, shampoo with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Shampoos alone may
be used as often as agreeable, but
| once or twice a month is generally
sufficient for this special treatment
for women's hair.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston ADV.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Rad. but Al Wru-

The saying the good funeral of the
bad woman, may be apocrvphaI, but
it is attributed TO the duke Of Buck
ingham, not otherwise noted for the
exercise of functions proper TO the
clergy. In the wicked London OF the
restoration an evil woman named
Creswell ordered the payment Of s10
for a funeral sermon in which no i'll
should he spoken of her Bucking-
hams sermon was. Al 7 shall say
Of her is this: She was born well, she
married well. lived we'll and died
we'll. for She was born at ShadweIl
married at Crcswen lived at Clerk
/ well ana died at I}rideweH
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
HANDLE MONEY AND HATE IT
Peculiar State Of Mind That Comes
of Employees of the Most Noted
Gambling Resort.

Probably no one hates the sight Of
money as do the croupiers of Monte
Carlo through whose hands thousands
and thousands of pounds pass every
year.
1t is not everyone who can be a
croupieT lingering and counting
money at the casino requires special
training, and accordingly, there is a
school OF croupiers in Monaco Here
there are tables similar to those used
in the gambling rooms, and each
scholar" is taught by master
how to become a croupier.
The master" and the scholars"
personate players, while one scholar
takes the part of croupier. The money
used is sham, metal discs being sub
stituted for coins and slips OF paper
for bank notes Within a given time
the croupier-scholar must calculate
and pay out the winning stakes, and
he must make no mistakes. He has
TO learn how to pitch money from
one end of the table to precise spot
at the other end, and a good many
other things.
When a scholar" is passed as per-
feet he enters the service of the
casino under an agreement which
stipulates that he can be dismissed
at a moments notice without any
reason being given him.-London Tit
Bits.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
REBuKE THAT WAS DESERVED
Noted AUTHORS Cutting Answer War
Fsnted by the Exiaencies Of
the Case

Amelia E. Barr, IN her autobiog-
rapHy. tells Of her experience in look
ing for a church home" In the big
city. She enjoyed a sermon by a IA
nous preacher and wrote to ask about
Joining his congregation. An officer
Of the church called. After the polite
preIInfnaries he said: Doctor c.
would like n know the name OF your
banker. Ny banker?' she replied
in amazeufeut. ! have no banker"
You see, he continued, ours is a
worry exfT3Eagaut church, mean in
good N0TEs-and our members must
be looked 10 for large subscriptions.
Doctor q. IS acquainted with your
name. aHd thinks highly Of you, but
ne IS afraid you would not be able
10 give as-as literally as our church
expenses demanded" Mrs. Barr locked
Al him silently while he noundered IN
explanations. Finally she said: You
lad better make no more explana-
ton, sir ! understand that only the
rich can, he members Of Doctor C
church. The Lord Christ also Is there
fore ineligible viii remain outside
with him San Francisco Argonaut.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
YOUTH SAVES TWO IN HOUR
Boy Rescues Grit Whose Brother
Rocked Boat. Then Swimmer
in Distress.

Newburg.-Twice within one hour
Oswald Doll. twelve years old. of New
York, saved the life of a girl older
than himself n Orange lake.
Fannie Mongoide. thirteen years old,
of New York was playing in boat
with her brother when the boy rocked
the boat and the girl fell out Unable
to swim, she would have drowned had
not Doll been attracted by her cries.
The girl drew him under water, but
he succeeded in getting her ashore
The lakeside was still ringing his
praises when Helen Crook, thirteen
years old of this city waded beyond
her depth. Her cries again attracted
Doll and he rushed to her rescue. The
girl disappeared under water before
he managed to get her and brought
her ashore. The girl was unconscious
when taken from the water
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Fanaticisn, and Prooress.

Without fanaticism of a certain
sort, progress would be impossible.
The minds Of men and women must be
surcharged with love of cause, or
hatred Of a wrong, else they will not
put their all into the fighting. The
very origin of the word fanatic"
connotes absorption in a single idea,
for the word is derived from the Latin
'fanum'' Ca tempie) and the ''fanati-
Gus" was supposed to be maddened by
the divinity whose fame he frequented.
And it is quite certain that now, as Of
old, the motive power OF every great
propaganda IS essentially religious,
even though the leaders call them
selves agnostics or atheists. No abso-
lutely selfish or absolutely skeptical
person, can lead either the masses or
the classes. At the core Of the true
leaders being there must be al idea
TO which he clings and to which he
will sacrifice all else with light heart
Parnell was cold, but he loved Ireland
with an all-consuming passion; VIII
liam III was cold, but he loved Hol-
land with a devotion that knew no
bounds.-New Orleans Times-Demo-
crat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
AT LIBERTY'S GATE

is released he or she passes out Of
that little swinging door by the post
and falls into waiting arms.
And in the cage Nora joined the 9th
ers, who were jumping about and
craning their necks to see a familiar
and dear face that might be peeking
in through the slightly open door at
the other corner of the room. Morals
face was flushed and Nora's eyes
sparkled. And again an attendant APP
preached her and read telegram.
Mike had been detained and would
not reach her until tomorrow. Nora
walked quietly over to her bench and
took out her handkerchief. She didn' t
sob and she didn't hide her face, bat
she just dissolved in unashamed tears.
Near Nora waited an old woman
with hood drawn over her head She
had come from Bulgaria, where her
husband and her oldest son had been
killed in the Balkan war, and now she
was waiting for her other son, whom
she had not seen in ten years and who
had left her to seek his fortunes
when he was sixteen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
GROWING STRONGER
Apparently, with Advancing Age.

AT the age of so years / collapsed
rom excessive coffee drinking, writes
a man in Mo. For four years | sham
bled about with the aid Of crutches or
cane. most of the time unable to
dress myself without help
My feet were greatly swollen my
right arm was shrunken and twisted
inward. the fingers of my right hand
we're clenched and could not be eX-
tended except with great effort and
pain. Nothing seer<ed to give me more
han temporary relief.
Nov, during all this time and for
about 30 years previously, I drank
daily an average of 6 cups of strong
cofee-rarely missing q meal.
My wife at last took my case into
her own hands and bought some
Postum She made it according to di-
Fecti0ns and I liked it fully as we'll
as the best high-grade coffee
Improvement set in at once. In
about 6 months | began to work lit
tie, and in less than a year ] was very
much better. improving rapidly from
day TO day. I am now in far better
health than most men Of my years
and apparently growing stronger with
advancing age.
I am busy every day at some kind
Of work and am able to keep up with
the procession without a cane. The
arm and hand that were once almost
useless. now keep far ahead in rapidly
Of movement and beauty Of penman-
ship"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Creek, Mich. Write for copy Of the lit
tie book, THE Road to Wel1ville."
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum-must be we'll boiled.
Instant. Postum is soluble powder.
L teaspoonful disso1ves quickly In
cup Of hot water and, with the add
ton Of cream and sugar, makes a de-
icious beverage instantly.
'ETheT : reason" for Postum.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
ESCAPED LIKE THAN
John Armstrong ChaioneF Fled
From New York Asylum.
After Millionaire Had Announced
Strange Beliefs His Family Had
Him Adjudecd insane-Hus-
band Of Rn1eiie RiVcs-

New YoFk-The sensational escape
Of Harry *. Thaw, the millionaire
slayer Of Stanford White. from the
hospital for criminal Insane at Mattea-
wan, \. Y. recalls the romantic,
tragic story of John Armstrong Chan
Ter, or Chaloner. as he chooses TO
call himself.
Chaioner is the gTeat-sreat-grand-
son of the first John Jacob AstoT He
was a blue-blooded aristocrat, scien-
list, author. millionaire and social lion.
He formerly was the husband of
Ameiie Rives. the authoress. now the
Princess Troubetzkoy
Chalouer was 4 deyotee Of the oc-
cult, studied closely the psychic
which has since come into better re-
pute. was a Buddhist, went into
frances and travelled the world over
il search for adventure
His family wasn't partial 10 his
vaSaTies and in 1897 succeeded in
having him adjudged insane in the
supreme court of New York and COM
mitted to the Bloomingdale asylum by
the testimony Of several experts.
among whom were Dr. Austin Flint,
the expert of New York, who testified
in all the criminal proceedings
against Thaw
His sensational escape from the
asylum four years later. after he had
got into secret communication with
his lawyers. despite the regulations of
the institution, corresponds to that
CT Thaw in many respects
The escape was planned for months
in advance ChaloneF won the conf
dence of the management by slow de-
grees. In time he was allowed to
leave the grounds unattended He
learned the train schedules at the
neighboring stations
Under an assumed name he CORE
sponded with friend who often met
him and provided him with money
Thanksgiving eve. 1900. he walked
| ten miles to a station, boarded a
train and landed in Philadelphia.
There he Immediately placed him
self in a sanitarium under the con
slant observation OF a specialist He
IINcu uIuSl al doSulHCN AiSAA+-C S'N
was in hiding nearly a year Mean
while, half a dozen times, bodies were
found and identified as that of Chal-
oner, the escaped monomaniac
After a years treatment in Phtla-
| delphia Chaloner went to AlbemaTle
county. Virginia, the home of his for
mer wife. where he established his
| legal residence. Then he appeared in
a Virginia court one day with a mass
| of expert testimony and had himself
, declared legally sane, The courts of
South Carolina subsequently tried his
case and approved the judgment Of
| Virginia
Thus Chaioner lives today on "Mer-
~ Hills" his Virginia plantation. de-
clared sane by two states and at lib
| erty to go any place in the country
| save New York. where lis status still
! is that OF an escaped lunatic. and
where his family waits 10 have him
| cast back into an asylum cell
For sixteen years he has fought
with extraordinary cunning and the
| power of his great wealth in almost
every court in the country TO estab-
| lish his mental integrity snit for
| the recovery of $1.500000 held for him
| by a courts committee in New York
| on the ground that he is insane still
! is pending
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Baby's Deduction

y woI known clergyman tells this
story 10 illustrate the early age at
which children learn 10 notice"
\ young father. not ordinarily given
to profanity, had slipped into the
habit % using bad words when. as
too frequently happened, his collar re
fused TO fasteu easily. One day the
collar-inpaticnt dtscarded-feH up
on the floor and later was retrieved by
the baby. jusr beginning to creep and
talk.
Dada, dada, cried the baby, way
ing the rejected article of apparel
Yes. it belongs 70 dada, said the
proud parent, suatching up his son
and heir. Now, baby, ten papa its
name"
"Dada's damn" came the cooling re
ply.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Father Would Understand.

This is the letter a boy away at
boarding school for the first time is
said to have written home:
Dear Parents: l hardly think
will be able to send you many letters
while here You see, when things
are happening, haven't time to
write, and when they aren't happen
ing. l haven't anything to write
about. Youll understand how 1t is,
won't you, father? And. mother,
dear, you just ask father to explain
to you how it is. So now I'll say
good-by, with lots Of love ana sign
myself, in haste. Your
LOVING SON"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
RAa1 Misrr.

William CoFcoran EUstis. the eff
cient chairman of the Washington in
augural committee, said the other day
Of proposed inaugural economy:
No, that would look odd. It would
look too much like Scrooge,
''ScTooge, at d board meeting cut
his finger, and asked for piece Of
sticking plaster Nobody had any
plaster, but a merchant handed
Scrooge q two-cent stamp.
Put that on he said. It will stop
the h0w of blood
Oh, thank you said Scrooge: and.
drawing forth his wallet, he deposited
the two-cent stamp therein. taking out
a onecent stamp Of his own, which
he proceeded to affix upon his hurt. -
Manchester Union.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Prince CHARMING,

And you really once saw a prince"
Yes"
Oh she exclaimed, clasping her
hands and gazing with awe into the
eyes that had looked upon royalty,
what was he d0ing?"
Trying 80 balance q chair on his
chin to- amuse d chorus girl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
BACHELOR TAX WOULD HELP
Considerably over Million Men Would
Have to Pay in Great
Britain.

London.-f the British legislature
we're to follow the French proposal of
[ tax on bachelors over thirty years
Of age. 1,146,571 men in England and
Wales would be liable to it, accord
ing TO the last census returns
The proportion of bachelors to
married men is steadily increasing,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
cHRIsTENED I'm THE JORDAN
Matters Used at Ceremony Was
Brought From Palestine Twelve
Years Ago.

Atlantic City.--Water taken from
he River Jordan u years ago by his
maternal grandmother. Mrs. Richard
Sew, was used in st. James Protest
ant Episcopal church for the chris
tening of Joseph Bew Bartlett He is
he son of Robert Bartlett, cashier of
The Ventnor City National bank. and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Nodei Of Housefly.

A hCusefy as big as a cat exhib-
tied ST the recent International Con
gress Of Hygiene and Demography
at Washington, y. C., is now perma-
uendy on exhibition at the American
Museum OF Natural History. This,
however. is NOT the real thing. but a
model j. inches IN length and 1900
times The size of a living fly. This
model. the making Of which required
a year Of patient labor, is the most
adequate representation of the ex-
ternal anatomy OF the common
house fly in existence.-PopUlar Me
chanics Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Street Ovation Given Retiring Gov.
eFnor-GeneraI of Philippines
in Manila.

Manila, P. 1.-The departure of the
retiring governor-generai Of the Phil
ippines, w. Cameron Forbes, was
made the occasion of an extraordinary
Tribute to him by all classes. The
streets were lined with crowds and
troops and there was a long process
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Husbands Ashes About Waist.

New York-The ashes Of Gus Run
lin. the late heavyweight pugilist. are
to be strapped around the body OF
his widow, an ardent suffragette,
when she goes forth ito do battle"
with Alderman Otto C. Gelbke. whom
she is fighting for reelection IN
Brooklyn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18
Cheer Forbes Leaving Post

Bell. commanding the Philippine de-
partment, and the crowds joined in
rousing cheers.
Mr. Forbes will remain for q fort
night in China and will proceed to
New York. by way Of Europe
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-09-18

grandson of Mayor and Mrs. James T.
Bew Of Eentnor City, and Under Sher-
if and Mrs. Joseph R. Bartlett
- Three grandmothers and great
great uncle. Richard Codill Of German
town, We're among those who witness
ed the ceremony.