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but az to the actual safety of hundreds
Of thousands Of people in the state.
The efforts Of two men on the COM
mission stand out prominently in the
work done and the concessions gained.
They are ]. Benz. Dimmick. former
mayor and e. j. Lynett, a newspaper
editor, Of Scranton. They were the
peoples representatives on the COM
mission and occupied the position
where they could be out-voted seven
to two by the corporations represen-
tattves on any policy advocated or
legislation recommended.
| Whatever these two men secured
In the form Of a remedy for the people
In the anthracite region. whose lives
have been and are still endangered
and who have seen their homes
ed over without protest and contest.
but was simply wrung from the cor
porations after long fight. Here
are the things that the two Scranton
men after two years work got the
mining corporations representatives
on the board to agree to:
The coal companies will pay one
half Of the cost Of repairing all
structures damaged through the min
Ing Of coal. having value Of $4,000
or less.
When danger Of a subsidence is inn
minent the coal companies will sell
for fair consideration to the owners
of surface properties. exceeding 81, 900
in value. sufficient coal to support the
structures.
On account Of the threatening con-
ditions in some sections certain coal
companies agree to sell to owners of
buildings valued at more than $4,000.
within eighteen months after March 1.
1918. whatever pillar coal 10 necessary
to support the surface at IS cents per
ton.
The coal companies agree to protect
the streets and to repair all damage
caused to municipalities as a result
Of mining operations.
Notice will be given property own.
ers whenever property is menaced.
All disagreements arising are to be
referred to hoard Of arbitration
consisting of three members. one Of
whom is to be selected by the prop.
erty owner. one by the coal company
causing the damage and the third
by the two previously named.
This voluntary agreement on the
part Of tn, coal companies II on con-
dition that the exercise Of their rights
to mine coal shall not be restrained.
restricted or penalixed by the pas
sage or enforcement Of state laws or
municipal ordinances.
The Scranton men on the commits
sion favored larger concessions than
were granted. They believed the min
ing companies should be required to
pay more than half the damages re-
sulting from the careless mining Of
coal.
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COMMIT TEE WORK
IS RATHER SLOW
Democratic Steering" Body
Has Not Completed its
Assignments.

Washington, March 13.-work on
the democratic committee list Of the
senate was not comoleted when the
steering committee adjourned last
night and membery expressed doubt
az to whether theg Reorganization Of
the senate coHid Jake place before
Friday II, that time. The majority of
the important committee assignments
had been made, but the work remain
ing to be done on lesser committees,
1t was expected that occasion would
arise for the changing Of several of
the appointments already agreed
upon. A subcommittee appointed to
prepare the membership of the SMALL
er committees worked until a late
hour last night and will report at an
other meeting late today. In the ma
1ority of cases. the older senator's who
would be entitled to chairmanships
OF important committees by reason Of
present position on those committees
or their seniority Of service will re.
ceive the appointments but an effort
is being made to distribute the bal
ance OF the committee memberships
equally. Indications were that the
Craftsmanship Of the new banking and
currency committee would go to SEN
ator Owen of Oklahoma, although a
hard fight has been made up on this
assignment. It Is expected that there
will be a lively session Of the DEM
ocratic caucus before the committee
lists are finally approved.
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American Soldiers Patroled
the Border to Guard
Against an Invasion.
SEVENTEEN KILLED.
SAYS PHYSICIAN
Numerous Bullets Crossed tho Inter.
national Boundary, but at 8 O'clock
Firing Became China.
men Taken to United States Side.

Nagolez, Ariz., March 13.-Firing
began at daybreak on three sides Of
the Mexican town. Nogalez. The
Sonora state troops used grenades in
their attack. Numerous bullets CROSS
ed the international boundary to the
resident district, but about 8 o'clock
the firing became desultory. Colonel
costerlisky sent for DIR. A. I. Gustet-
ter to care for the wounded. The
seventy-four Chinamen, under guard
from the immigration Office, were re-
moved to the American side for safety.
DR.. Gustetter reported seventeen
defenders killed and eleven hurt.
TIL United States troops patrolling
the border. unlimbered two machine
guns on Titcomb hill, commanding
the two towns. -
At the outbreak of the battle Cap
tain Smith. in charge of the fifth
United States cavalry. deployed men
along the border and sent word to
Fort Huachuca that the fight had
opened. The warning. however, had
been anticipated and before daybreak
q train bearing three troops of cav
airy and machine gun platoon, was
on the way to the scene Of hostilities
The American troops guarded the
border to prevent either party cross
ing the line and warned residents of
the American town to keep inside
their houses to avoid stray bullets.
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APPOINTMENT TALK
ST|RS WASHINGTON
National Chairman Nc
Combs in capital-con-
fers With Leaders.

Washington. March 1s.-The pres-
ence Of National Chairman William
F. McCombs in the capital. his many
conferences with democratic leaders
and cabinet members. and his engage
ment to meet President Wilson early
today. stirred up unusual interest in
presidential appointments last night.
Richard Olney. who has been Of
fered the ambassadorship to Great
Britain. tried to get in communication
by telephone with Mr.. McCombs early
in the evening. At the white house
1t was said that Nc. Olney was con-
sidering the offer and might not an
notInce his decision until the end Of
the week. 's1& s@!~.'e 's'tt So
Pennsyivania state Chairman Geo.
Guthrte. foE the. amhasadorshfp to
ltafy, and Norman e. Mack, for an
important diplomatic post, were names
prominently heard in political circles
But while interest was keen In possi-
lection Of a collector Of customs for
the port Of New York was brought to
public attention by the presence here
Of William Loeb. Jr., the incumbent,
who is anxious to leave his post al
soon as possible. Though John Pur-
roy Mitchell Of New York was regard
ed early today as the most likely sell
lection, instead Of Dudley Field Ma
lone, son-in-law of Senator O'Gorman
and warm friend Of the president. a
surprise was sprung when the white
house received q telegram from Mr..
Mitchell strongly urging the appoint
ment Of Mr.. Malone. 1t had been
stated at the white house that ff Mr.
Malone was not selected for the coll
lectorship. it would be for some other
post Of equal Importance.
The following nominations were ex-
pected to be sent to the senate before
the end of the week:
Former Representative Edwin II.
Sweet Of Grand Rapids. Mich. to be
assistant secretary Of commerce.
Henry G. Breckenridge Of Lexington.
KY, to be assistant secretary Of war.
Robert M. Wooley of Virginia. to be
assistant secretary Of the treasury.
State Senator Franklin D. Roose-
welt to be assistant secretary Of the
navy.
Mr.. Breckenridge is graduate Of
Princeton in the class Of 1907 and
was active in Mr.. Wilson's behalf in
Kentucky since pre-convention days.
Mr.. Wooley edited the campaign text
book and has been a Washington
newspaper correspondent for many
years.
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ADMITS MURDER
BEFORE TOWNER
DISTRICT COURT
Isaac McGinnis, Aged ~,
Will Take His Medicine
For Shooting Negro.
POKER GAME ROW
WAS THE CAUSE
Young Kentuckian Used Six Shots In
Ending Life of Colored Man-Lynn
Dillon on Trial Accused OF Killing
Another Thresher with q knife.

Cando, n. D., March 13.-Isaac Mo.
Ginis pleaded guilty to murder in the
second degree in the district court
here yesterday, and his sentence will
be fixed by a jury to which the evi-
dence will be submitted.
McGinnis. a Kentuckian. shot and
killed Parker Sieeman, colored, In q
poker game near Egeland on Sept.
II. 1912.
The Kentuckian and the negro
were playing with a group Of farm
hands along the railroad track about
half mile from EReland when the
dispute arose. The men were having
an enforced lay off from threshing on
account of the prolonged wet weather
and were in good spirits following q
mulligan devoured in the junsles
nearby.
AS the game progressed McGinnis
held the best hands and took the
money, much to the. negro's disap-
pointment, 1t is said. When the man
had won several pots and was finally
called" on a hand. Sieeman reached
across the pot and tried to pick up
the little pile Of change that had
gradually been won from him. at the
same time accusing the Kentuckiak Of
playing a crooked game.
Six Shots in Body.
AS the negro lurched forward Nc
Ginnis reached for his hip pocket ana
drew a six-shooter. Before any OF
the other players could prevent the
act he had fired two shots into Siee-
mans breast. With the blood gush.
ing from his wounds. the negro stag.
gered to his feet and started for a
thick growth of underbrush. He was
followed by four more shots from the
white mans revolver. each shot TAX
ing effect in his body. He was dead
when picked up.
In the excitement that followed the
shooting. McGinnis set of on q run
down the track.
Some of the farm hands who had
been playing and watching the poker
game followed the murderer, others
went to the assistance of the victim
and few rant to town to summon
the authorities and posse Of citizens.
McGinnis was captured after q live
" chase, about two miles from town
by Peter Filskoz and Ole Romley,
citizens who had taken up the chase
as soon as word of the shooting had
been received in the village. McGin-
mis- afterward talked of the affair jok-
ingly, not seeing anything serious in
killing a negro.
Another Murder Case Under Way.
Another murder case is now under
way before Judge Buttz. being that Of
Lynn Dillon, charged with killing a
thresher named Rose. They fought
with knives, Rose receiving stab
wound near the heart from which he
died. Dillon pleads self defense.
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Washington. March 13.-Presidsnt
Wilson has decided upon a policy Of
meeting executive developments as
they arise rather than planning pro-
gram for the extraordinary session OF
congress. This. 1t was learned from
White House callers today. will be the
presidents answer to those who are
urging that currency legislation.
Philippine independence. Alaskan
questions and other subjects be taxi
en- up during the session of the new
congress.
The president was advised by Rep.
resentative Oscar Underwood. demo-
cratic majority leader. as to the status
of the tariff bills being prepared by
tho ways and means committee. He
learned that the committee was MAX
ing rapid progress. but that 1t misht
not be ready on April I. the date orig
inally fixed for the opening Of the new
congress. Mr.. Underwood thought at
least q week more should be given to
preparation. and as 1t was on Mr.. I'm
'derwood's advice that Mr.. Wilson fix-
ed upon April ]. there ID no doubt that
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wilson TO MEET
WITH AF0LLETTE {
Will Discuss Wisconsin Ap-
pointments With Him
Nominations Made.

Washington, March 13.-The hope
that democratic traders may swing
many progressive republican votes in
the senate tariff fight has the hearty
approval Of the president. It became
known today that President Wilson
expects q conference with Senator
LaF'ollette Of wisconsin within a few
days and that conferences with other
progressives will follow. The LaFol-
lette meeting will be on the question
Of patronage. President Wilson ex.
poets to discuss all Wisconsin ap-
poiutments with him. as with other
progressives regarding the appoint
ments in their states.
The nomination Of DR.. Beverly T.
Galloway. chief Of the bureau of plant
industry, to be assistant secretary Of
agriculture was announced at the
white house. It was sent to the SEN
ate today. John Shelton Williams OF
Richmond, Va, will be offered the
assistant secretaryship Of the treas
ury. according to white house an
nouncement.
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There IS LIVELY CONTEST FOR GUARDIANSHIP OF
new SENATE COMMITTEE ON CURRENCY AND BANKING
ADDITION SHOULD aLADE-W1LL MONEY LEGIs1A
T1oN-REPUBILCANs COMPLIMENTARY VOTE no
GALLINGER PRESIDENT

Washington. March 13.-The demo-
cratic steering committee having def.
initely decided to create new COM
mittee on banking and currency, there
is a lively contest on for its chairman
ship. The subjects that would be con-
sidered by this committee are now re-
ferred to the committee on finance
which. hereafter. will devote its entire
attention to the tariff.
1t is not known that Senator Stone
cares for the craftsmanship of the pro-
posed new committee. 1t would mean
his retirement from either finance or
foreign relations. In conversation with
some Of his colleagues. the Missouri
senator has said he preferred to hold a
minor Craftsmanship and retain his
place on these two committees.
Senators Hoke Smith. John Sharp
Williams. and Robert L. owen are
lively aspirants for the position. Sena-
tor Smith is a banker. and being a
new conner In the senate has no Inn
portant assignments. Senator Owen
also is a banker and he Is in point
of service four years the senior OF the
Georgia senator. Senator Smith want
ed finance. but would be willing to
forego that for this very desirable
Craftsmanship In view Of the currency
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legislation that is to constitute SO i'm.
portant part Of the administrations
legislative program. Senator Will
iams stands next t oir. Stone on
finance. Senator Gore will 20 on the
new committee.
Friction Must Be Avoided
There was further talk this week
to the effect that Senators Simmons
and Tillman might not be given the
chairmanships Of finance and appro-
priations. respectively. but no ono
seriously believes the progressives will
carry their fight against the elder
statesmen" to that extent. The demo.
cratic majority Of one iy the senate is
too small to permit Of the possibility
Of friction that can be avoided. ana
no one who understands conditions
in the senate doubts for a moment
that friction of the most dangerous
character would result { the rule OF
seniority were permitted to stand II
every case but that Of the. senators
from North and South Carolina.
Some of the colleagues OF Senator
Tillman have endeavored to persuade
Aim to take naval affairs. Their chief
arguments are the burdensome char.
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MASSACHUSETTS ALSO.

Boston. March 13.-Governor Foss
today addressed letter to Lieutenant
Governor O'Hara Of Illinois. replying
to suggestion that other states ere.
ate white slave investigating commis-
sions similar to that in Illinois. Tho
letter said:
"a resolution has already passed
the senate of Massachusetts and is
now pending in the house of repre-.
sentatives to provide for an investiga-
ton Of the white slave traffic. So
called. which, II enacted. will author.
ize the governor and council to ap-
point a commission Of five persons.
with ample authority for the purpose.
II have no doubt this commission
will cooperate as fully as possible
with your commissioners in q Joint
effort to eradicate this form of vice"
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D|Az Will NOT
return, He SAYS
# United States Intervenes
in Mexico, He will Change
His Mind, However.

Naples. March 1s.-General Por-
not return to Mexico. when he arrived
here from Egypt. He appeared in ex-
cellent health and said his only desire
is to be allowed to rest quietly.
"All my efforts. however" he said.
will be directed toward assisting my
country reach a condition Of prosperi-
ty. will return to Mexico only on
the condition Of Intervention in that
country by the United States"
Diaz said that Taft had given him
assurances that the United States was
not planning anything of the kind.
But nobody can tell,'' he added.
what the new American admiuistra-
ton may project"
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Were ON Board Transports,
When Cruiser Samidies
cs / Attacked Them.
WERE TO ASSIST
IN SCUTARI SIEGE
UNOFFICIAL Report Said that Attacking
Battleship Bore the Austr0. Hungar.
ian Rcport-Affair Occurred at San
81
Giovanni Di Media on Adriatic Coast.
ABOUT FTFTY KILLED.

Belgrade. Servia, March 13.-
An official report says: "About
fifty Servian soldiers were killed
On board the Servian transports
at San Gioyani Di Media on the
Adrlatic coast by shells from the
Turkish cruiser SaMidies. Much
ammunition on the transports ex-
ploded."
Cettinje, Montenegro. March a.
News reached here today that four
Servian transports, loaded with troops,
yesterday were riddled with shells
fred by an unidentified warshlp. Ac.
counts Of the engagement from two
different sources declare the vessel
flew the ro-Hungarian flag.
The transports We're conveying
strong detachments Of Servian troops
to assist the Montenegrins in the siege
OF the Fortress Scutari. The attack
occurred OFF an-Giovinni Di-Media.
the two transports being fired. The
number of the killed and injured hax
not been received. No official account
Of the engagement is available and
the unomcial dispatches varied con-
siderably.
According to one account, the at
tacking ship was the Turkish cruiser
Hamidieh, which was alleged to be
flying the colors Of Austro- Hungary.
Another report says the cruiser re-
sembled q vessel Of Austria's Kaiserin
class.
Feeling here against Austria is high.
Tuesday the Austrian minister an
nounced that his government object
ed to the Servian troops assisting In
the siege Of Scutari. In official cir
cles. little credence is given the re-
port that the vessel bore the Austrian
nag.
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QUEEN OF sMUGGIERs DIES.
Mrs. Ethel Hall Passes Away in Hos
nital at Too AnroIo.

pltal dt Los Angeles
Los Angeles. March 13.-Mrs. Ethel
Hall. the so-called Queen Of the
county jail before pleading guilty and
paying fine Of $40. died in a hospital
here today. Death resulted from an
abscess.
Government officials declared Mrs.
Hail was the leading spirit Of a band
Of smugglers who were active in bring
ing contraband Chinese coolies into
the United States from Mexico.
Immigration officers had many a
thrilling adventure before the band
was broken up. Several Of It's mem-
bers were sent to federal prisons.
Mrs. Hall was only 26 years old. Two
indictments were pending against her
at the time Of her death.
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CRUISER SAILS.
Has Been Testing Wireless station at
Arlington, Va.

Arlington, Va.
Washington, March 13.-The scout
cruiser Salem which has been at Glib
raltsr making tests Of the navy wire
less station at Arlington, va. sailed
today for Hampton Roads prepared
for additional tests en- route. Through
the courtesy Of the British govern
ment. the Salem was permitted to use
the lofty Antenna Of the Gibraltar sta
ton for special experiments in receiv-
ing from Arlington.
No report on these experiments has
been received at the navy department.
It is known, however. that the Salem
received continuously by daylight
from the Arlington station up to q
distance Of about 2.400 miles and that
she was able to transmit to Arlington
continuously by daylight up to a dis
tance OF about 1900 miles.
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he will name later date when issu-
ing his proclamation.
Underwood for Tariff Alone.

he will name later date when issu-
ing his proclamation.
Underwood for Tariff Alone.
Representative Underwood has been
of the belief that tariff reform alone
should be attempted at the coming
session. As he left the White House,
Representative Jones OF Virginia. who
is championing the cause Of the Phil
ippine independence. met him and
sought to impress upon him the ne
cessity for some action on that ques-
tion during the extra session. Mr..
Jones secured an appointment with
the president for Friday when he will
further urge Philippine legislation.
The net result Of pressure for ac-
ton on subjects other than tariff has
been the adoption Of a policy Of meet
Ing the legislative situation as It un.
folds In the now congress-. Tho presi-
dent will send first a message pointing
out the necessity for tariff revision
and will follow this with q series OF
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labor LEADER
IS NOT WELCOME
Citizens of Akron Help to
Keep Order-To Give
Him Passage Home.

Akron. Ohio. March IA thou.
sand citizens. armed with clubs, aided
vicinity Of the big rubber factories.
The strikers do not attempt to molest
the workers.
W. D. Haywood. leader of the In
dustrial Worwers of the World, may
not be able to stay here. when he ar.
rives today. A delegation of citizens
will meet him and preesnt him with
return tickets to Paterson, n. j.
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REsUIrs FAVoRABLE.

Paris. March 13.-The minister Of
war, who has been studying the tests
Of the mechanism invented by Major
MAJ Ms5drin by which an ordinary s
Howitzer, announces that the results
have been so favorable that It will be
possible at an early date to discon-
tinue the manufacture Of field Ho-
witzers. By this means an economy
of $16.000.000 will be affected.
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Scranton. Pa.. March 13.-The
Pennsylvania State Mine Cave COM
mission appointed by Governor Tener
believes 1t has found speedy and ef-
fective solution Of the difficult mine
cave problem that has been menacing
this city and every community In the
anthracite belt for years and is grad
ually becoming most alarming. not
alone al to tho destruction Of property.
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SHUTS THEM OUT.
OfRce.seekers Cause an Early Closing
Of Department of Justice.

Washington, March 13.-Ohice-
seekers have pressed Attorney Gen.
eral McReynolds to the point where
he has been obliged to order the de-
partment Of justice closed to all visi-
federal judgeships and United States
attorneyships have been particularly
active and their appeals have swamp
ed the new attorney general. A con-
tinuously open door would consume
his entire time. it IL declared, and he
was obliged to reserve the period after
1880 for the transaction Of govern
ment business.
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Tow1NG HER 10 PoRr.

Colon. Panama, March 1s.-The
Spanish liner Montevideo. whose en-
gines became disabled by the blow
steamer was 900 miles north Of Colon,
In now being towed to this port by the
steamer Turrialba. according to q
wireless message received today. The
Montevideo left Barcelona February
10 for Colon by way Of Havana. The
two vessels are due to arrive at Colon
Friday afternoon.
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ERSKIN ON TRIAL

5dfIeS FnySIC16n 20 be Tried on Man
slaughter Charge at MOrden.
(Times Special Service.)
Morden. Man.. March 13.-The
trial OF DR.. George Erskine of,
Sarles. y. D., on q charge Of
nlanslaughter, opened at the
Alorden, Man, assizes this norn-
ing. but will not be preceded with
until this afternoon. The doctor
fs charged with contributing to
the death Of . woman resident Of
Snow Flake. Man, following
childbirth, the doctor being under
the influence of liquor.
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FIRE HORSES LAST DAY.
New York City viii Purchase Nothil
But Motor.Driyen Apparatus.

New York. March 13.-The day of
the fire horse in New York city is
over. Eve will purchase no more
horses for the fire department" Com
1--WE have now about 1900 horses in
the department and we are replacing
horse-drawn apparatus with motors
as fast as possible"