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The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
MICHIGAN MINERS IN
PITCHED RIFLE BATTLE
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Calumet. Mich, Dec. 11.-Accord-
ing to reports this morning a rifle
battle was fought in a village of the
south range between mine deputies
and citizens alliance and the
striking copper miners. Ii is said
that Deputy Driscoll was probably
fatally wounded.
Guerilla warfare which rage in the
south range district scene was ended
today when deputies invaded several
of the towns and made SO arrests.
Timothy Driscoll. deputy, was Sc
rlously wounded when he tried to
force an entrance into u union hall.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
MANY GIRLS IN THE
POPULARITY CONTEST

Twenty-four contestants have al
ready entered the popularity con-
test for the chatting dish set to be
given away by the Ross Hardware
Company.
The contestants are as follows:
Madge Heron, Blossom Bailey,
Ruby Nichols. Madge Burgess, Hulda
Boecking, Belle Lay. Lois Becker,
Hazel Johns, Edith Glassford. lone
Cope, Eugena Kelly, Alma Lums-
den. Helga Langland, Josephine Ull-
cry, Jennie Blair, Glyn Steele. Sadie
Erickson, Gretchen DE Long. Clara
o'Hare. Leone voils. Ada Richards,
Gladys Adams. Edna Lille. Ethel
Carrick.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
Miss Iuy Miller
Gets Class Honor

Announcements have been re-
ceived in this city of the coming
graduation of Miss Ivy May Miller.
formerly of this city. from the Cali
fornia Normal College at Los An
geles. Miss Miller will receive the
class honors at commencement.
Miss Miller is sister of Miss
Clara Miller and Irving Miller and
is the daughter of E. E. Miller. She
has a host of friends in this city.
who will hear of her success in the
normal with interest and pleasure.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
TAMMANY CRAFTS ARE
RELATED TO GRAND JURY
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
New York, Dec. 1.-THE grand
Jury listended today to witnesses
who were expected to supplement the
testimony given yesterday by Dudley
+. Van Writ as to the manner in
which he says he held up 1900 cam
paign contributions to the democrat
ic state committee In connection with
contracts he had with the state high
way commission and the canal board
The story told yesterday indicated
the existence of conspiracy of high
officials on an alleged system to ex-
tort money from state contractors.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
Bank Matters
Encouraging

Joe Stewart, member of the de-
positors committee, returned home to-
day noon from Denver where he went
on matters connected with the re-op-
ening Of the Mesa County National
bank.
Mr.. Stewart expressed the opinion
that while the negotiations were slow
they were distinctly encouraging and
that definite news might come at any
time.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
Hickman Gets
u. of c. Sweofer

Scott Hickman has won his foot
ball letter and sweater this year.
and will be presented with the en-
biems of gridiron work. at big
meeting OF the students next week.
Phfp McCary, who won his letter
last year. will get a new letter this
year. He was in several games.
and was always first substitute In
the backfield.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
SOUTH AFRICAN
GOLD KING SHOT
BY ASSASSIN
Associated Press

Associated Press
johannesburg. Dec. 11.-An at
tempt was made today to assassinate
Sir Lionel Phillips, leading gold
magnate of South Africa. Three
shots were fired. One bullet lodged
in the neck and another in the
thighs. His condition is declared not
grave. The would-be assassin was
arrested.
The assailant was identified as n
dutch storekeeper named Nissum.
The crime is supposed to have
been actuated by revenge for loss of
recent lawsuit against mining
groupe with which Sir Lionel is con-
nected.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
Association Will Likely Approve Consolidation
Plan of Fruit Growers at Meeting Tomorrow

basis upon which the stock is to be
issued for the Palisade associations.
Some of the Grand junction stock
holders object to the consolidation on
the basis of paying a hundred cents
on the dollar for Western Slope and
Palisade stock. but IL the appraisal
of property shows values claimed By
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
NO TRUST IN BASEBALL
Press.

Associated Press.
New York. Dec. ll.-John X.
Tener. president OF the National
League. ridiculed the idea that pro-
fessional baseball is controlled by a
trust In brief statement today in
cident to a business meeting of the
league.
He declared that organized base
ball is the outgrowth of an endeayor
to build up a business and put the
game on the highest plane"
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
Car Repairers'
Hours Reduced

Employees of the car department
In the local railroad yards win work
eight hours instead of nine under an
order issued today by the master
mechanic.
The reduction in working hours
was made advisable by the slackness
in traffic at the close of the fruit
season. None of the repairers, in
spectors and helpers will be laid off
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
THOUSAND HOMELESS
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Houston. Tex. Dec. 11.-One hun
dred and sixty-fiye perished. 10000
people were driven from their
homes, and property damaged to the
extent of s6.00O,O00 by the floods
that devastated several sections of
Texas the last 10 days. according to
estimates compiled today.
The crest of the flood this morn
ing is slowly passing the Brazos river
delta into the gulf.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
Sentence Deferred

Judge Sullivan deferred sentence
on Ina Miles this afternoon in the ju-
venile court. He hopes, with the aid
of Mrs. Budelier, probation officer, to
find a, home for the girl and prevent
her being sen ito Morrison.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
Insurance Against
Blue Sky Schemes
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
New York, Dec. ll.-Insurance
against get-rich-quick promoters and
ignorant, designing friends, and the
need of conserving the policy of the
proceeds after they are paid to
widows, orphans and other benefic-
iaries. was urged by Sylvester G..
Dunham. president of the Travellers
Insurance Company today. in ad-
dressing the annual convention of
the Association OF Life Insurance
Presidents.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
DATE FOR CHRISTMAS
HOLIDAY IN SCHOOLS

1t was announced today that the
Christmas vacation in the Grand
Junction schools this year would ex-
tend from December 90 to December
20. The pupils will also be given a
days vacation for New Years.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
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srH CAR HONEY SHIPPED

!, The eighth car of honey was {
3 shipped today from De BeQue {
3 over the Rio Grande. The {
2 greater part of the honey was |
1, raised around De Beque. and {
= in the Plateau valley. Early In {
i the season, 1t was reported by {
2 bee men that the severe winter {
q had killed large numbers OF {
y bees in the county, but with {
u today's shipments all past rae
3 ords of honey output are bro {
Q ken in Mesa county.
q {
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
PRESIDENT I'LL AGAIN

Associated Press.
Washington. -. c., Dec. I1.+Fhe
President cancelled all engagements,
and staid indoors today. He is fight
Ing cold.
No engagements are to be made
for the President before Monday,
although the president is not uncom-
Portable, his physician has determin-
ed to guard against exposure for the
next few days.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
NEW HAVEN STOCK TUMBLIAG

Associated Press.
New York. Dec. 11.-New York,
New Haven and Hartford stock broke
to 68. the lowest price on record, at
opening today. The passing of divi-
dends yesterday caused exciting trad
ing. 1t later recovered to 69 Y.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
Insulting Soldiers
Get Light Sentence
Associated Press.

Strassburg. Germany, Dec. IL
Light sentences were pronounced to-
day by court-martial OF three re-
cruits OF the 99th infantry. through
whom insulting remarks in reference
to the Alsatians and French foreign
legion, uttered by Lieutenant Baron
Won Forstner, were made public and
started the recent trouble in Zabern.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
Case Dismissed

District Attorney Weiser this af-
ternoon dismissed the case against II.
Il. Real who was charged with pass
ing check on bank where he had
no funds.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
TO PROVE
SCHMIDT NOT SANE
Alleged Murderer Of New York
Girl Objects to Defense,
However.
Associated Press.


New York. Dec. 1.-THE prosecu-
tion in the trial of Hans Schmidt con
tinued the presentation of evidence
to show when he killed Anna Au,n-
rl.er. he cut the body and threw 1t
into the river. followed carefully his
prcmeditated plan and acted In a
way that proved him as sane as
as Schmidt's counsel. against his
will, it is said. trying to prove he is
mentally irresponsible for the acts he
confessed.
A letter regarding Schmidt, writ
ten by the victim, was read to the
Jury.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert E. Harris are
rejoicing over the arrival of an s.
pound son, born this morning about
10 O'Clock. Mrs. Harris and the
baby are doing nicely.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
HUNDREDS OF
NATIVES DROWN
In SEA GALE
A ssociated Press.

n ss5INF Nv 20 EEE.
Freetown, West. Africa, Dec. Ii
More than fifty natives perished to-
day when a terrific tornado blew
20 canoes with some 400 aboard out
to sea. The cable ship Sentinel res
cued 1876. The storm did consider
able damage to the town and port.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
PROMOTER Is
CONVICTED OF FRAUD
Associated Press.

Los Angeles. Cal, Dec. 1l.-Dr.
John Grant Lyman. promoter of the
Panama Development Company, was
convicted on one count in the federal
district court today on charges of
using the mails to defraud. He was
found not guilty on five other counts.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Chicago, Dee. 11.-An attack on
the constitutionality of the income
tax law was begun today before
Judge Lands. In the United States
district court.
This is a test suit, in which Elsie
Dc Wolfe, a former actress and
citizen Of New York, but now a resi-
dent of Versailles. France, ia the
plaintiff, and the Continental &
Commercial Trust & Savings Bank of
Chicago. is defendant
The plaintiff. the owner of 80 s.
per cent bonds of the Appalachia
Power Company, was refused inter
est due December | by the bank be-
cause she had not filed certificate of
ownership. which the bank claims
is required by the income tax law.
The suit asks interest and damages
OF $1,000.
In arguing for the defense W.
Bourke Cochran asserted that the
law taxes only 100000 persons out
of Il population of 90,000,00O. which
tax Is imposed without their consent
by the untaxed remainder of the
population.
Even IL congress had a right to
impose the tax. 1t was argued that II
was graded With such gross Unequal
critics as to violate the constitution.
Levy Mayer for the bank argued
that the law is constitutional.
In the demurrer. II was held that
the bonds constitute u civil contract,
not involving federal laws and the
federal court without jurisdiction.
Associated Press.
Washington. d. c., Dec. li.-Con-
sideratio-a CT the income. tax case by
the supreme court will be limited to
the question OF Jurisdiction passed
upon by Judge Lands and will not
involve the constitutionalistO of tax
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11

Guy Sternberg leaves tomorrow for
Collbran to investigate water adjudi-
cation matters.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
HOFFMAN HEADS SWISS.
Associated A Press.

Berne. Dec. 1l.-Col. d. Arthur
Hoffman of st. Gall was today elect
ed president OF the Swiss confedera-
tion for 1914.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11

Mrs. Martha Hall of the Clifton
section visited Grand Junction today.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11

H. H. Winger and family. the first
settlers at Winger's switch, were in
the city today.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11

J. l.. Lamb. who has been in Den
yer since Monday night, re-
home on No. 8 today.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
REBELS ARE
VICTORIOUS
AT TAMP|C0
Federa|s Claim Best Of Engage
ment, But Retire Under a
Hot Fire.
MANY AMERICANS ARE INJURED
Associated Press.


Vera Cruz, Dec. ll.--Fighting be-
tween rebels and federals for pos
session OF Tampico was in progress
yesterday and last night, according
to reports received today from Ad-
miral Fletcher. The dispatch was
filed at IL o'clock last night and was
received this morning. 1t said that
federal outposts we're driven in and
rebels had possession of the left bank
of the river from the mouth to Tam
pico. No foreigners we're injured.
said the admiral. No property has
been destroyed.
Under date OF noon Wednesday
Admiral Fletcher telegraphed:
Federal forces at Tampico have
been reinforced and now number
1000. The Tacoma and Chester are
in the river with $50 marines
aboard. The place OF safety assigned
for foreigners is under the guns of
the warships.
Il have warned the leaders of both
sides that fighting will not be al
lowed near neutral territory nor near
valuable foreign property. English
refugees are aboard tho steamer
Loglcianud. All the Germans are on
the steamer Kropprinzessin Cecile.
No steamer is available for Ameri-
cans
Associated Press.
Havana, Dec. 1I.-Daniel and
EvarIsto Madero. uncles of the late
President Madero, sailed today for
New York aboard the Miami.
Associated Press.
{al
advices received here state there was
heavy afishfihg At Tambico last night.
The rebels at once forced the fed
erals back into the heart of the city.
Rebels are said to be In possession
of suburb of Dorm Cecilia. located
between Tampico and the coast. con-
tanning many oil tanks and re-
finery.
They have also taken Arbol
Grand, another suburb.
Federal war department sdvices.
however. continue to indicate that
the government troops are successful
ly resisting the attacks.
Associated Press.
Mexico City. Dec. .11.-The war
department claims today to have re-
ceived information that the rebels
nave retired out OF the range or the
federal guns at Tampico after sew
eral fruitless attempts to take part
OF the city, but believes that the at
tacks will be resumed today.
This city Is without accurate in
formation of the events at Tampico.
1t Is said that the rebel fire did
little damage. but 1t is admitted that
several shells were exploded within
the city The rebels re estimatad at
between six and eight thousand. They
are said to be the same troops that
took the City of Victoria.
According to railroad reports the
federals drove off the rebels in
fight at Coco. so miles west of Tam
pico.
Associated Press
Hermosillo, Dec. 1l.-Regarding
the proposal for armistice in Mex
too for holding aIart{onc Ia urpod hy
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11
INCOME TAX
ASSAILED IN
U. S. COURTS
Actress Declares in Chicago
Suit New Law is UnCOn-
StitutionaI.
HOLDS new LAW IS ALL RIGHT
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Chicago. Dee. 1.-THE suit to test
the income tax law was thrown out
of the United States district court
today, when Judge Lands decided he
did not have Jurisdiction.
This has the effect of sending the
case direct to the supreme court.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11

elements in Mexico City, General
Carranza reiterated today his previ-
GUS declaration that he would ac-
cept no compromise whatever with
the Huerta government.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11

Associated Press.
Hermosillo. Dec. 1l.-Regarding
the proposal for armistice in Mex
leo for holding elections is urged by
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11

elements in Mexico City, General
Carranza reiterated today his previ-
GUS declaration that he would ac-
ceDt no compromise whatever with
the Huerta government.
Associated Press.
Preside. Dec. 1l.-Civilian refu-
gees continued to cross from Ojinaga
today, while the federals continued
strengthening their defenses and re-
provisioning its army.
Federal General Mercado has
adopted waiting attitude while the
rebels under General Herrera are re-
ported hurrying toward the border to
attack as soon as possible.
Associated Press
Hamburg, Dec. ll.-Captain Rant
Ear of the Hamburg-American liner
Kronprinzessin Cecile cabled today
that his vessel is taking refugees
aboard at Tampico. Mex, where the
fighting between the federals and
rebels began yesterday.
Associated Press.
Washington, d. c., Dec. 11.-Offi-
cfal reports from Rear Admiral
Fletcher to the navy department to-
day said the constitutionalists ar1
making progress in their attack on
Tampico. Americans and other for
eigners were injured.
Dispatches say that non-combat-
ants are concentrated at point near
tho waterfront, where they are un-
der protection of the guns of scout
cruiser Chester, and the gunboats
Wheeling and Tacoma. The battle
ships Rhode Island and Michigan are
further out.
Fighting has been in progress
since yesterday. From the harbor
American naval officers observed
strategically the constitutionalists
seem to have the better position and
are making headway.
The request of the constitutional
lists that Americans leave was acted
on at once.
Should foreigners not be safe in
the neutral zone, they will be taken
aboard American warships.
The daily sentinel., 1913-12-11

Associated Press.
Havana, Dec. 1l.-Daniel and
Evaristo Madero. uncles of the late
President Madero, sailed today for
New York aboard the Miami.
Arizona republican., 1913-08-31
The Path of The Picture Play

hopes some day to be able to play. MT. West handles it in a masterIy style.
 With the Edison Players in England
 Miriam Nesbitt and Mare Mac Dermott are not confining them selves entirely to picture making as We learn that they visited recently at the Marble Arch, one of the best known London photoplay houses. The proprietor immediately recognized his talented visitors and Miss Nesbitt was presented with d tremendous bo- quet Mare was less fortunate, as he puts it, for he was called upon to make a speech. He curried instant favor by compIimenting the BritOns upon their splendid picture houses, and the ideal conditions under which films are projected over there.
 Mare has completed arrangements by which he will appear at the fam Ous London Coliseum and deliver a talk on the making of moving pie lures. There is no doubt that he
Arizona republican., 1913-08-31

Ben Wilson does not have much time to devote to his chug- chug wagon these days. In fact the popu- lar Edison player is working about twcnty-four hours d day. In addi- tion to playing Captain Bradford in the ''Who Will Marry Nary" pie lures, and appearing as the scape- grace brother in Joyce of the North Woods" he plays five different parts in "The Awakening of d Man" a tWo-rccl film. MT. Wilson appears in every scene in the entire two reels but, with his usual cleverness, he has made a distinct character study of each role
 West Drunk for Two Weeks
 It does sound rather bad but it is really not MT. Vests fault for he has been playing Eccles, the no torious drunkard, in Tom Robert sons famous comedy Caste which the Edison people are putting into two reels. It is difficult part, which every budding young actor
Arizona republican., 1913-08-31
Outdoor Union Service

The last union evangelical service of the year will be conducted this evening at the City Hall Plaza. Here after the various churches which have joined in these meetings every sun day evening will officially recognize the summer as closed and the church services will be conducted in the churches at night and at morning.
 The honor of preaching the closing sermon this evening falls upon the shoulders of Rev MT. Mills, state or ganizcr for the Prohibition party. There will be special music, and plenty of seats have been provided. A cordial invitation is given to all to attend this service.
Arizona republican., 1913-08-31
First Baptist Church

J. Harvey Deere, D. b, pastor. c. M. Northrup, assistant. The interest awakened last Sunday by the sermon on The Second Coming of Christ" justifies another on the same theme. Consequently the pastor will preach at 11:O0 o'clock Sunday morning on Signs of His Coming" The Sunday School, c. M Northrup, superintend- ent, invites all to Bible study at 9:45 a. m. The B. Y. P. U. will meet at 500 D. m, immediately fol- lowing the last of the union meetings on the plaza. The church is located on the corner of Third avenue and Monroe street.
Arizona republican., 1913-08-31

can tell the Londoners all about it as few actors have had the variety of experiences which he has had.
 One must be more or less of mountain goat to get into the Edi- son Studio at present. The entire front yard has been dug away for the foundation Of the large addition work on which is being pushed as rapidly as possible. When it is com pleted there will be an entire new stage and considerable additional space available.
 Meanwhile the players are gingerly picking their way over clattering boards, with always a pleasant pros pect of sliding into the bottom of the hole, and wondering why foundations are necessary for buildings.
Arizona republican., 1913-08-31

been an important factor in placing the Giants in the lead Both of these baseball celebrities take active parts in the KaIem play and the entire championship team is seen in several spectacular games The opening scenes were produced during the training season at Marlin, Texas, and ! others were made on the famous New nants have been won-and baseball history made-and in a small town where a minor league game offers an entertaining contrast to the skill of the National League leaders. Miss Marguerite Courtot, MT. Harry Mill lardo, Mir. Henry Hallam and other Kalem stars appear in the production which not only abounds in thrills but contains d wealth of comedy.
 Movies to Help Negros
 Sanctioned by Booker T. Washing ton moving pictures for the uplift of the negro race are to be made
 For this purpose the Afro American Film Company, capitalized at $100.O0 has been incorporated under the laws of New York State and financed by the Negro Business Mems League of Philadelphia
 The officers the new company are: president, Charles A. Pryor of the Yale Feature Film Company: vice pre- sident, Hunter C. Haynes of Chicago: and treasurer, Clarence H. Fay. Mr. Haynes has been prominent in en- deavoring to help his negro brcthcrn for many years and as an aid to the
Arizona republican., 1913-08-31
Christian Church

First Church of Christ, Scientist. Arizona School of Music, North Cen traI Avenue. Sunday service at II d. m. Subject of the lesson sermon, Christ Jesus. The Wednesday eve ming testimonial and experience meeting is at s o'clock. The reading room maintained by this church is 4O3 National Bank of Arizona build ing and is open during the summer months Wednesday and Saturday from 1O:30 to 12:3O p. m. At this room d welcome is extended to the public and authorized literature may be read or purchased if desired. All are cordially invited to attend church services.
Arizona republican., 1913-08-31
Central M. E. Church South

Services at Central Church today as usual. Sunday School at 9:45. Morn ing service at II o'clock. The ser mon will be preached by Rev. w. D.. Cox of the Anti Saloon League. In the evening the congregation will join with the other protestant evan gelical churches in the union service at the City Hall Plaza. Epworth League immediately after the union service. All are cordially invited to attend all these services. William R. Thornton, pastor.
Arizona republican., 1913-08-31
First Presbvterian Church

Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. Morn ing worship, II o'clock; sermon by the Rev. w. I. Brooks; subject. Gods Chariots." Y. F. $. C. F.. prayer meeting. S:1O ?. m, after the close of the meeting at the City Hall plaza Union service at the City Hall Plaza at p. m.. in which the con gregation from this church joins. Lo- cation of church, corner of Adams street and Third avenue. All are cordially invited to attend the serv- ices noted above.
Arizona republican., 1913-08-31
Baseball M ovies

Baseball fans throughout the coun- try will have an opportunity to see the famous New York Giants in ac- tion when the two part Kalem fca- ture photopIay "BREAKINCf INTO THE BIC; LEAGUE" is released on Wednesday, August goth. Manager John J. McGraW, who has piIotcd many championship organizations re presenting New York in the National league, is hot after his third consccu- tive pennant and, as usual Christy Mathcwson. the premier pitcher, has