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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
VILLA ANSWERS u. S. NOTE.
Denies That He Has Detained
Women and Children.

Chihuahua, Mexico, Dec. D.-Gencral
Valla made public to-day note which he
delivered TO the United States Consul
Marion Letcher. in reference 10 the re-
ported detention in chihuahua by the
rebel forces OF Mexican women and chill
dren. The note was IN reply TO an in
quiry sent by the Department Of State at
Washington.
Although he had detained no women
and children, General villa said, there
still remained In Chihuahua the wives
and children OF Mexican men who had
been detained on suspicion OF having aid
ed the Huerta forces. In his note, which
is the first OF It's kind franco by him.
General villa said:
1T gives me great pleasure to inform
you that all those who had intended to
leave have not done so not because 1
have detained. but because they would
not leave unless accompanied by certain
individuals. who must remain TO explain
some acts for which they are responsible.
up TO the present lime no orders have
been given which prevent any families
who wish TO leave from so doing on
the contrary. ! have even offered to give
them special train, which would convey
them to the frontier, which | am stu
disposed to do.
u wish also TO state-and | hone that
with your accustomed impartiality in
these matters you will make II known TO
your honorable Secretary Of State-that
our conduct cannot be compared to that
OF the Huertaistas, for 1t is vell known
that the families of our followers are
transported by the Huertaistas from one
place to another In trains carrying SOL
diers and munitions Of war, thus hoping
to avoid attacks by our forces. our fam
HES also are sent to the Maria Islands.
which has been the abode Of petty thieves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
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FOR GRIP, INFLUENZA,
COUGHS, SORE THROAT
COLDS

Having used your remedies
for forty years, and being still
alive, | cling to DR.. Humphreys. .
Give "Sevcnty-seven' a fair
trial and you too will be CON
WINGED.
Take it at the first sign OF
catching Cold, the first chill or
shiver, to get best results.
If you wait till your bones
begin TO ache, and you begin to
cough and sneeze, it may take
longer.
The Dollar Flask, holds more
than six twenty-five cent walls
for sale by all druggists or
mailed.
Humphreys Bomeo Medicine CO. $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
Expect Tampico's Fall.

Rebel sympathizers here insist that
Tampico Will be an easy prey for the
rebels on the next attack. and that. after
capturing the port, they may be expected
TO do one OF two things-either advance
to the centre OF the country and attack
San Luis Potosi or return northward and
fight for the possession Of Monterey.
Military men believe the rebels are UNI
likely To commit the tactical error OF
moving on San Luis Potosi and leaving
the largest modified government force
L. L. - - - Nm. 90. .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
HELEN KELLER A MILITANT
Blind and Deaf, She Would Go
to Jail for Suffrage.
icy Telegraph TO The Tribune.

Atlanta, Dec 2o.-The deeds of the mill
tant suffragettes OF Great Britain meet
the approval of Helen Keller, who lect-
ured here tonight.
Women will have the vote" said Miss
Keller "Militancy will prevail, for 1t IS
the weapon of patriotism. being the only
means left to the advocates OF equal SUI
frage / confess l have militant longings
myself-to strike blow. as well as TO
say a word, in this great cause. They
might put me in Jail, but they can't jail
an idea
II believe Helen Keller would feel II a
privilege to be jailed for the cause" said
Mrs Macy, the blind and deaf girls
teacher. "And II she should be. i know
she'd start a hunger strike promptly. not
10 miss any OF the Joys Of martyrdom
She feels intensely on many things. but
most intensely Of ali on suffrage"
There was an affecting meeting this
afternoon between Helen Keller and her
mother, who came from Montgomery,
Ala. Mother and daughter had been sep
arated for months.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
NO MEXICAN DEMOCRACY
Creelman Says People Are Not
Equal TO Responsibility.

James Creeman. eX-president Of the
civil Service Commission and biographer
OF Porfrio Diaz. spoke last night, al the
dinner or the Principals Club. on the
cMxican situation. He said that II was a
gdeat mistake 10 expect Mexico TO man
age her own trouble. becauhe every at
tempt throughout history 10 make the
Mexlcsns self-governing had been dis
asicrous
lie said n study Of the people would
show that democracy was not an achieve
ment. but an inheritance, and one TO
which the MeXicans cannot lay claim
other speakers were Dr. William Ra-
bcnort president Of the club; Monsignor
I.avelle. Irving Bachelor, the author.
Professor Arthur Remy. OF Columbia, and
Frank l. Cohen. late master OF works in
Glasgow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
GLENNON FOLLOWS CHAPLIN
Captain of Florida Placed in
Command of Wyoming.

Washington. Dec. 20.-Captain James Il.
Glennon. recently ordered to command
the battleship Florida, will take the wy
oming to succeed Captain Frederick L.
Chaplin, who died yesterday. Captain
William II. Rush. who had been ordered
10 the North Dakota. takes the Florida
Captain Charles +. Plunkett, command
Ing the South Dakota, which will go into
reserve December 81, takes the North
Dakota.
Captain Chaplin was more than a
skilled naval officer" said Secretary Dan
iels to-day. "te was diplomat Of ex-
perience and demonstrated ability and
had served as naval attache in Europe
with usefulness to his country. An officer
from the Wyoming will he detailed to ac-
company the body to Erie, also repre-
sentative OF the navy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
TELLS HOW TO ATTAIN 1O2
Plain Food, Pure Air and Exer
else, Mrs. Inslee's Advice.

New Brunswick. y. j.. Dec 2O-Mrs.
Priscilla Ayres Inslce celebrated her l02d
birthday to-day. She was born In New
Jersey.
She thinks plain. wholesome food. regu-
lar exercise and pure air have helped
her to stay on tho earth. other members
of her family are dead.
Newton, y. j., Dec 20-Charlcs oxford
shafer, who lays claim TO being the old
est resident Of Sussex County, will on
Monday celebrate his lOst birthday ut
the home OF his son, George Shafer, No.
1871 Main street. Newton. Mr. Shafer was
born in Springfield, Warren County. De
cember %. 1912.
Last year. when he was 100 years old,
Mr.. Shafer husked ninety sacks OF corn
year he husked ATTY sacks. He cut corn
for his brotherin-law, Peter Mains, for
three days on his farm. i'm Warren Coun-
~. With a neighbor. Mr.. Rose. Shafer
has made bet that he will plough his
tifty-acre farm next year and not require
any help for the ploughing.
Mr.. Shafers eyesight is good. He has
never worn glasses lie says he has been
sick but once IN his life, and that was
an attack of the grip. While he was
husking corn last fall he walked three
miles every day back and forth to his
meals He is OF German descent. He has
been married. but his two sons, two
do,..-Hto'e Gr' his wife orc 4 ID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
T. N. Vail Quits B. g. M. Road.

Boston, Dec. 20.-Theodore n. Vail,
president OF the American Telephone and
Telegraph Company. resigned to-day from
the directorate Of the Boston a Maine
Railroad. II was said that Mr.. Vail. who
recently resigned as director OF the
New York. New Haven & Hartford Rail-
road. desired to lessen his business re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21

to search for son Of General fnez
Salazar After the refugees reached
Ojinaga the family Of the general came
to FL Paso. The generals wife re-
ported that her son had been kidnapped
by rebel sympathizers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
HUERTA GETS A LOAN
Bankers Supply Funds to Pay
Interest on Bonds.

Paris. Dec. O.-The underwriting by an
international group OF bankers OF loan
to the Mexican government sufficient to
meet the bond interest payments falling
due In January was arranged to-day
through the Banque de Paris IT des Pays
Bas The group Is composed of Paris
London and New York bankers. and Is
said to include the Speyers OF New York.
The Paris banks will not advance more
than their proportionatc share OF the
amount underwritten by the group. The
amount Of the loan and the terms on
which II is to be advanced were not dis
closed.
Denial Vas made yesterday AT the New
York Office OF Speyer q 20. To the report
from Paris that that banking house was
Interested with an international group Of
fnancicrs In underwriting a Mexican
loan. Not only had Speyer & 20. taken
no part Ia the loan. II is said. but moth
ing whatever was known regarding II
by the members OF the firm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
Must Quit Printing Alarm
ist Stories and Pictures
of Rebels.
GOVERNORS MUST
ORGANIZE MILITIA
State Troops to Protect Local
Interests While the Army
Goes After Rebels.
{ BY Cable to The Tribune. ]

Mexico City. Dec. 20.-"El impartial,
government newspaper. publishes to-day
warning against the publication OF
alarmist reports in the local press or pict-
ures of rebel leaders and their forces.
The notice follows:
I'm view OF the fact that some organs
of the local press, owing 10 scarcity OF
news. for lucre or because of poorly dis
guised sympathy for armed rebellion,
have been publishing without scruple
alarmist and absolutely false reports or
fanciful accounts Of encounters with reh-
els. exaggerated estimates Of their forces
and their wholly improbable intended
movements, editors Of metropolitan news
papers are recommended, as a matter or
urgent necessity for the success of the
governments plans for pacifcation, 10
esChew absolutely these methods of pub
LEFTY: that is 20 say. the publication of
inaccurate news calculated TO alarm the
public, as well as the publication of por-
traits Of rebel leaders and their followers
and other matter Of like nature, which
has heretofore appeared with striking dis
play in newspapers and illustrated week
lies.
This recommendation. which must be
strictly complied with. aims at obviating
the mischievous effect on the popular
imagination OF such publicity and depriv-
ing the enemies Of order OF unmerited
popularity and prestige"
IL is not said what department of the
government this notice comes from, but
presumably it is from the Interior De
partment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
Huerta in Desperate Straits.

National impoverishment and an in
creasing organization among scores OF
rebel bands have reduced the provisional
government TO what appears to be des-
perate situation, but conservative resi-
dents Of the Federal capital profess TO
see in the recent military operations and
In the continuation of President Hue-ta
to secure money even though In driblets.
that the government may not fall for
many months unless some unexpected
turn for the worse occurs.
This was payday for government en-
ployes, and I'm almost all departments
there was little delay in meeting the pay
rolls. That the government may not be
able TO float another loan is conceded by
Mexicans generally, but none has lost
sight OF the fact that the country is rich
and that General Huerta, as last re-
sort. would not hesitate to take money
where he could find it.
Already drastic measure has been
discussed by the Cabnet-that of the con-
fisaction Of the property Of all persons
who are known to have arrayed them
selves against the Huerta government.
The measure has not yet received the full
approval Of the ministers, but II adopted
IL will prove a rich resource. Collections
that fall little short of being forced loans
have been made in cities outside the cap
ital, and Huerta's new order for the
establishment of militia at the expense
of merchants and business men generally
in the various states is in line with his
policy to draw directly from the country
the revenue necessary for carrying on
the war.
The failure Of General Pancho villa TO
march south from Chihuahua because OF
the undesirability OF leaving the forces
of General Salvador Mercado and General
Pascual Orozco I'm his rear, the failure or
the rebels to take Tampico, the reoccu-
patton of Torreon by government soldiers.
and the presence at Monterey OF 6o)
Federal troops are construed by military
men as indications that the swinging ad-
vance of the rebels has been slowed up,
and that from now on, as their campaign
is carried further into the heart of the
republic. their progress necessarily must
be much slower.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
Held for Treason.

Juan Pedro Didappo and Juan Izabal
have been arrested in local hotel,
charged with connivance with revolution
lists. Didappo was formerly Mexican con-
sui at Santander. Spain. and later at
Norfolk, Va. He IS also well known In
Washington. where he has represented
various revolutionary factions.
Izabal is a relative Of former Governor
of Sonora, now dead.
Il is conceded that the rebels are mass-
ing at Alta Mira for a new attack on
Tampico, having received orders from
General Carranza TO take the port at ali
costs. 1t is claimed for the government
that the Federals at Tampico are fully
prepared 10 resist a new attack.
Conception del orc, an important min
ing camp in the State OF Zacatecas, has
been recovered by the Federals,
To-day's passenger train from Cuerna-
vaca was crowded with families fleeing
from the Morelos capital on account Of
apprehension of a Zapatista attack.
\ Monterey telegram says that 400
rebels from Tamaulipas have passed
Lampazos on the way to Ciudad Porfirio
Diaz, where they intend TO surrender TO
Colonel Alberto Guajardo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
O'Shaushnessy Meets Huerta.

Interest here has been aroused by an
account Of a casual meeting of Presi-
dent Huerta and Nelson O'Shaughnessy.
the American charge. at Chapultepec
Park, and their hours conversation under
the venerable expresses.
General Huerta has issued a circular TO
state governors instructing them TO or
ganize local militia, as from January
next, in accordance with his recent de-
cree recognizing the army, the militia
must be maintained by the states, and
also by property owners, and its object
will be to protect local interests and keep
open routes OF communication in the sew
eral states.
At the same time the regular forces
have received orders to concentrate at
given points so as to commence offensive
operations on a large scale against the
rebels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-21
Selling Terrazass Cattle.

According to rebel agents in JuareZ,
General Luis TerraZas. who owns sew
eral hundred thousand cattle in Chi
ing to the sale OF the cattle which
villa has seized. The rebels show a
letter written to w. II. Bingham, a
local cattle man, bearing the Terrazas
signature, designating Gabino Niscarra.
a representative OF villa. as agent for
the sale Of the cattle. Viscarra Is dis
posing Of the cattle at ST. a head, q
price greatly below the market
The Terrazas letter says he is forced
by circumstances To consent to the ar
rangement, which amounts practically
TO reinquishing the cattle to the rebels.
Maxine Castillo, bandit leader,
who, with a force OF one hundred, has
Palomas, opposite Columbus, n. NJ. is
forcing American cattlemen to pay him
heavy tribute. Within the last two
weeks Castillo. according to cattlemen,
mas forced the payment Of more than
100000.
Claiming allegiance TO neither side in
Mexico, Castillo is operating purely as
a bandit, and he exacts $40 head for
all cattle taken from the country In
which his band operates. Americans
have large cattle interests here. and
can export none without paying tribute
to the bandit.
Pancho villa and the Federal gov
eminent both have ordered the capture
OF Castillo and his band but the bandit
has succeeded In avoiding conflict
with either rebels or Federals. a rebel
force Of three hundred was sent from
Juarez TO capture Castillo, but has not
been able to do so. and is reported re-
turning to Juarez.
The ~ - Is'f,C have han
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-02-14
Alarm Clocks Trap Robber; Cause Conviction

rH1CAGO.-One alarm clock caused
~ the arrest of Paul Newman the
other day and another his conviction
and sentence to year in the Bride
we'll
The restaurant of A. Covillo, $40
West Madison street, had been robbed,
and Detectives Sullivan and O'Brien
had been detailed to find the thief. As
q clew in their quest, the detectives
wrote list of the articles stolen and
they included two alarm clocks.
Several hours after they had started
on their thief hunt the detectives ap-
preached Halsted and West Madison
streets. Suddenly they heard a long.
drawn-out but muffled sound.
"Ding-a-ling-a-ling," 1T started and
continued for two minutes.
Newman, who was standing on the
corner. began to run when the alarm
went off. The detectives ran. too.
right after him.
There's our man," said Sullivan.
Right" said O'Brien a few seconds
later when they had overtaken New.
man and found the ringing alarm clock
in his pocket.
Later in the morning Newman was
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-02-14
Fellow Passenger Grew Curious; Boy Made Dime

His curiosity, heretofore merely cas-
ual, grew suddenly pointed, and he bit
We'll. sonny, I've notion that If !
gave you nickel you'd tell me what
you had in that basket"
Make 1t a dime and I'll do it!"
whispered the boy. "Only ye've got
to promise not to give me away to
de COP"
why, Of course I'll promise"
The boy pocketed the COIN. We'll,
sport, dey's baby in dere. hooked
I'm, an put i'm inside when dey
wasn't nobody lookin' Now I'll get q
reward for returnin' im."
well. lift up the cover and let me
see how 1t looks"
"Hol' on, o. top. You promised not
to give me away"
"Yes, but l didn't expect" and he
lifted the cover and glanced at what
was underneath. Sitting up on an old
cloth was an Insignificant looking
yellow puppy.
The boy jumped up and grinned.
well, here's where get of. Thanks
for de dime. An say, I'll tell ye one
ten times as good as that for a quar-
ter. So long!"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-02-14
Knitting Pastme Of the Sixth City's Firemen

Several other firemen laid aside
shawls which they were knitting
supplanting the needles with axes az
they got aboard for the run. All oi
which is not joke. The firemen oi
Cleveland have the knitting craze
and instead Of the hitherto CUSTOMARY
book, checker, domino or card game
they while the time away making
shawls, coverlets and other dainty
flmy. creamy nothings for theil
wives, mothers or sweethearts.
Jake Abel, prominent member oi
the Sisters club at No. 2, introduced
the fad in Cleveland He had read oi
firefighters In some western city TAX
ing up knitting as pastime. So he
got needles and yarn and learned ali
the intricate digital calisthenics nee
essary for knitting. One day he took
his place at the station with frame
on which was partly knitted shawl
Of an exquisite baby blue hue.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-02-14
California Governors S on Has "The WaIop"

G AN FRANCISCO.-"Jack" Johnson
~ as Hiram w. Johnson, Jr., son OF
the governor, is popularity known.
took easy honors in a fistic encounter
the other day with husky youngster
from Monterey in the wine room of
the st. Francis hotel. Only one blow
was delivered, straight from the shoul-
der. and James Reed was stretched on
the floor. after which he was elected
from the hotel.
According to the onlookers, Reed
walked into the hotel bar little the
worse for wear. Johnson's perfectly
fitting checked suit and red rose in
the lapel of his coat caught Reeds
rowing eye His remarks. addressed to
Johnson in an undertone, we're not
complimentary either to the governor s
son nor to his apparel. The fact that
young Johnson was drinking seltzer
also annoyed Reed.
"If were YOU" said Johnson, quiet.
Iy. Il would hesitate to make such re.
marks"
Thereupon Reed aimed, a vicious
kick. which struck johnson just above
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-02-14

arraigned before Municipal Judge Cav
erly. He evidently was considering a
plea of mot guilty." despite the find
ing Of the clock in his pocket, when
there was a disturbance in the court
room.
"Ding-a-ling-a-ling." and SO on 1,
went.
1t was the second stolen clock. New
man looked perplexed. then downcast
He knew pleas Of innocence would
avail him nothing, so he stepped ur
and received his sentence.
One year in the bridewell and a fine
of $40 and COSTS" said the Judge.
Next time when Newman takei
clocks he will probably stop to sec
whether the alarms are wound.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-02-14

NEW YORK.-The small urchin
~ climbed up the car steps and
wormed himself into a seat beside the
Busybody. The basket he was carry
ing the youngster fixed carefully be-
tween his feet, with several anxious
glances in the process.
What have you in that basket, my
poy?' asked the neighbor, bending
over confidentially. 81 noticed how
careful you were of it. 1t must be
something quite valuable. isn't it?"
"Ye're hep, old sport. It's some
thin that's worth a whole heap"
well, won't you tell me what it is?"
Not on yer life! Think / want to
get pinched?"
This was too much for the Busybody.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-02-14
Sinnplir

olmP"I, see Living.
l do believe in simplicity. 1t is as
tonishing as well as sad, how man,
trivial affairs even the wisest mar
thinks he must attend to in a day;
how singular an affair he thinks hs
must omit. When the mathematician
would solve a difficult problem. h,
first frees the equation of all incum
orances, and reduces 1t to Its simplest
terms. So simplify the problem OF
life, distinguish the necessary anc
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-02-14
Kitten In Revolt.

A remarkable case of filial ingrati
tude on the part of black kitten hal
occurred in Liverpool. England. !
few days ago customer threw
piece Of meat between them, whicl
was secured by the mother cat. T,
the surprise Of everybody, the kittel
sprang at his mother and drove hei
out Of the house. Since then he hai
mounted guard over the doors to pre-
vent her return. and. although Oh,
has attempted time after time to rs
turn to her old home, her stern, un
bending. and ungrateful son bars tn,
way.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-02-14

his knee. The latter retaliated with
powerful blow, delivered by a mus
cular and trained arm. Reed, who is
the larger man. was knocked com.
pletely out and 1t took several minutes
of vigorous tanning and the applica.
tion of wet towels to bring him back
to consciousness. He staggered to his
feet, was handed his hat by bellboy
and escorted to the door. with a polite
invitation to forget to return.
Johnson was congratulated by his
friends on the way he held his TEN.
per, on the strength of his right arm
and on the nobby appearance Of his
checked suit
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-02-14
Dust Laying In ENGLAND.

The highway departmeI of the city
of Leeds. England. has recently treat
ed portions Of a macadam roadway
with granular calcium chloride to
combat the dust. Solutions Of the lat
ter had previously been tried at
greater cost and without such satis-
factory results. The road is first well
swept and two applications Of the
chloride arc made on succeeding eve
nings OF about one-half pound per
yard.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-02-14
Ocean Dcnizens.

According to Sir John Murray. ons
Of the greatest authorities ON ocean
ography, the bottom is :. desert Of
pitch-black darkness, penetrating cold
and eternal silence. Worms, sea
puddings, and coral polyps sluggishly
crawl or sway in the almost current
less depths, and only two species OF
hsh, both Of them. with much head
and little body. have been found
deeper than a mile and a quarter
down.