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Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
CLEAN BILL FOR
 GOv. HATFIELD
National Committee of SO- cialist Party Receives a
 Report EXonerating Pres ent Governor of West Nir- ginia-Censuring Former
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPATcHI

CHICAGO, June Ex-Governor Hat
 field of West Virginia, was exonerated
 from a number of charges popularly circulated against him in connection
 with the West Virginia strike in the
 report to the national committee of the
 socialist party today by Victor L. Der
 ger. Adolph Germer and Eugene V.
 Debs.
 The burden of resentment in the re-
 port is directed against Hatfield's pre- decessor. Governor GIasscock. It was GlasscOck, says the report who was re- sponsible for martial law and many of
 the atrocities alleged to have occurred during his administration.
 Hatfield was censured for suppress sing the two socialist papers and inn prisoning their editors, but the report quotes the governor as admitting that
 this action was unjust and declaring the papers might continue to issue without mOlestatiOn from the state ad- ministratiOns.
 The committee learned from the gov ernOr that he had two mine guards in jail and refused to liberate them on the bail offered by the operators. The day previous to the interview at which this was learned the governor uncOnditiOn- ally released the "cOmrades' then re- maining in prison In the course of this talk, the governor referred to the fact that not in a single instance had he affirmed conviction of the mili- tary commission, the report states and continued The governor unhesitating- ly declared that wOrkingmen had a right to organize and he would protect them in that right to the extent of his power; the socialists had the same right as republicans or democrats and they are entitled to the right of free speech and free assemblage and to the full protection of the law
 The committee found the governor
 was not opposed to the impending sen atorial investigation. Tt was under i the administration of GIasscock and not Hatfield that Mother Jones, John BrOan and c. II. Roswell and numer- ous others were court martialed and conVicted' says the report.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
ROSE IS ELECTED AS
 MAYOR OF LOS ANGELES

LOS ANGELES, June 3.-POlice Judge Harry II. Rose, running as an Independent candidate without the support of one of the city's six daily newspapers, was elected Mayor of Los Angeles at todays election He defeated John W. Shenk, city attorney of the good government administra- ton by a majority estimated at seven thousand out of a total of the ninety thousand votes cast
 One socialist, Fred C Wheeler, was elected to the council. five incum- T. bents, three running independent, be- ing successful in retaining their seats. The other three are municipal conference candidates unless the com plete count closes the gap between them and the other high socialists. Albert Lee Stephens, municipal con ference candidate, was elected city attorney over Morgan, socialist by d vote of about two to one.
 The count for mayor at eleven o'clock gave Rose thirty-five thou sand, three hundred and eighty-seven and Shenk thirty thousand, seven hundred and fifty eight.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
RAILROAD TRA|NMEh
 ELECT NEW OFFICERS
Brotherhood in Session at San Fran
 cisco Choses New Heads
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcHl

ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHI
 SAN FRANCISCO. June 3.-W. c. Lee of Cleveland defeated A. F Whit ney of Chicago, for grand president oj the Brotherhood of Railroad Train men at the election of the convention today The vote stood four hundred and forty-six to three hundred and uinety-fOur.
 Whitney was then elected third vice president
 Other officers elected are: Assistant president, T. R. Dodge,of Cleveland; ; vice presidents: first. Val. Fitzpatrick, of Columbus Ohio; second, James Murdock, of Toronto; third, A. F. Whitney; fourth, George Sines. of Detroit; fifth. Robt. Mcintyre, of Tucson; sixth, John Ramon. of St. Louis: seventh, James Furquparson, of Fl Paso; general secretary and treasurer, A. E. King, of Cleveland.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
DAYS BATTLE
 BRINGS FALL
 OF MATAMORAS
General BIanco and Eight Hundred Rebels Take City After Fight in Which Hundreds Are Killed and Wounded

BROWNSVILLE, June 3.-Egn. nundrod reb-! troops under General
 Lucio BIauco. the 'constitutionaIist" commander in chief of the state of Tamaulipae took Matamoraa at ten
 o'clock tonight across the river in Mexico after battle which waged
 without interruption since 10:3Q
 o'clock this morning. Colonel t,s- chasereta. with one hundred volun-
 teers. remnants of the federal gar rison of six hundred, made the last
 stand from the roofs of the cathedral
 and the theater in the Hidala Plaza
 but their subjection before morning
 is regarded as certain. Early tonight flames from several sections of the
 battle scared city lighted the sky for miles and for time it was feared the town was doomed.
 at ten o'clock however the fire burned down
 The toll of death on both sides was heavy. Private Davis, of the United States cavalry, was wounded by stray shot while patrolling the bor-
 ger on the American side. Rumors are persistent that Miguel Barragan.
 the mayor of Matamoras, was Killed. Authentic estimates of the dead and wounded will not be available before tomorrow. one report was brought by refugees that between two and three hundred combatants were killed and double that number wounded The United States consulate, where Consul Johnson and his staff re- mained throughout the fighting was in the direct line of firing the great
 c1 part of the day. but it is stated that none of those in the building ! were dead
 one hundred and twelve federals crossed to Brownsville this afternoon and surrendered to the United States military authorities.
 Several thousand viewed the battle from the United States side of the Rio Grande, but were kept at what was regarded d safe distance from 1 the boundary by the Fourteenth Cav l airy troopers who patrolled the bor- der a distance of six miles. An auto mobile bearing Il party of sight | seers, was struck by q bullet. but none of the occupants were hurt EI. PASO. June 3.-Forty railway (Continued on Page Sayen)
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
Must Slick 10 Case H BunCO
 Steering Trial
IAssoc1ArED PRESS pIsrArcHI

SAN FRANCISCO. June 3.-Four witnesses counted on by the prose cutiou to corroborutc the testimony of Michael Gallo. the convicted bun eo man at the trial of Frank Esola the suspended policeman. were limit ed today by Judge Dunne. of the superior court. to circumstances bear iuE on the specific charge set out in thc indictment
 Esnla is charged with the larceny of $9o0 from q farmer named Foida
 The prosecution contcnded for the right to introduce all testimony tend ing to show relations between the pcIicc and the bunco mon. as ger uare to prove that Esola was an accomplice with Gallo in neecne Foida
 Seven other officers are under in dictmeuts either for mi=demeanor conspiracy or larceny. all based on the testimony of the bunco men and their families Esolas case is gen erally admitted to be the keystone to the prosecutions.
 Judge Dunne's decision is regarded hy the defense as notable victory.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
CHARLIE LOUIE HELD
Chinaman Is Charged With Having
 Opium in His Possession
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1sPArcH1

SEATTLE, June 3.-Charlie Louie. the Chinese merchant charged with having smuggIed opium in his pos session, was brought before the Unit ed States commissioner today and held for the grand jury Two young " omen acquaintances of Louie, Mrs. Marion Bergman and Miss Emma Friedland, testified against him. Mrs
 Bergman declared that Louie visited her home in company with James N. Ralston, now serving a sentence in Portland, Oregon, for smuggling, and in her presence discussed the opium.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
Last HOTSe CaY Lu Frisco DYiUen
 By Mayor R0lbh
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcHl

Rolph drove the last horse car in san Francisco on it's last trip today from the Ferry building to the scrap heap. With 8 drivers cap on his head the mayor took the reins from j. II. Lee, who for tWenty-siN years has driven the same car on the same run from Embarcadero to the foot of Sansomc street,
 By an agreement concluded yester- day between the City Traction com rany and the Municipal line and the Company's Sutter street line both gain access to the Ferry building thus eliminating all need of the quaint little boxes on wheels
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
SECRETARY JORDAN
 ANSWERS HIS CRITICS
Says Conduct of His Office Was Mis- represented Following Investigation
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCHI
 SACRAMENTO, June 3-Declaring that as a result of the recent investi- gation of his office there has been much misrepresentation, partisanship and malice displayed, Secretary of State Frank Jordan today issued a formal statement giving facts con corning my conduct of the office of secretary of state"
 ''The Investigating committee was packed against me-" declared Jordan from the moment of it's appointment. and I knew the best l could expect was the worst The committee, as constituted, was biased, prejudiced and partisan. The rulings during the investigation were unfair and unjust. The report was not justified by the testimony"
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
MURDOCH LAUDS
 FOREST SERVICE

WASHINGTON, June 3-Re- presCntatiVe Murdock, leader of the progressive party. replied to- day in the house to the speech made yesterday by Representa- tive Humphrey, of Washington attacking the forest service. Nur- dock defended the service and de- clarcd it had done great work in preserving the forests of the country. particularly Alaska
 Murdock was followed by Re presentativc Bryan. of Washing lon. who also lauded the work of the service.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
LANE WILL ENFORCE
 EIGHT HOUR LAW

rctarl Lane announced today
 that hereafter all contractors who are engaged upon reclama- tion work will h" prosecuted for violations of the eight hour law.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
ENGINEMEN ORGANIZED.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

-fs7E7'I7-I M fINF1s'' JI7I v 7-rhI
 WASHINGTON. June 3.-Organiza = tiOn was completed today by the con ventiOn of the Brotherhood of LOcomO tive Bremen and Enginemen. Repre- sentatives of many locals proposed amendments to the constitution and by laws most of them applying to the ben eft and insurance feature. It was pro- posed to practically redraft the cOnsti- tuition and bylaws before the conven- ton closed,
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
GIBBONS RESTS WHITE

ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH
 BOSTON, June 3.-Mike Gibbons. of St. Paul, contender for welter- weight championship, had decidedly the better of Joe White of Boston in a twelve round bout tonight. Gib- bons led throughout, jabbing White almost at will.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
COAST WISE TRADE
Bill Provides Foreign Ships May Use
 Canal for Coast Business
IAssocIArEn PRESS DESPATCH

WASHINGTON, June 3.-A bill to extend to foreign vessels the right to participate in American coast-Wise trade through the Panama canal was introduced today by Representative StennersOn of Minnesota. The pre- amble of the bill set forth that re Stricting the cOast-Wise trade to Am erican vessels fosters a mOnopolistic control of trade" by combination of American vessels.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
WEST POINT VACANCIES.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

TASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH
 WASHINGTON. June 3.-There were ninety vacancies in the incoming class of cadets at the military academy at West Point occasioned by the failure of candidates previously examined. Secretary Garrison directed an addi- tionaI examination of candidates to be held at designated army posts on July 1 for admission to the academy on August l.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04
LATEST MAN IN WORLD
Police Judge So Characterizes Ed
 ward Dunn Of Kansas City
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

KANSAS CITY, Juno 3.-EdWard Dunn. aged 28 was pronounced today the "laziest man in the world" by the judge of the municipal court in Kansas City, Kansas and sentenced to hammer out a 800 dollar fine in the workhouse. Dunn, broad should cred, and physically fit allowed him. self to be supported by his mother, 50 years old rag picker.
Arizona republican., 1913-06-04

FL PASO. June 3.-Forty raiIWa
 Continued on Page Saven)
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-04-18
MAN IS KILLED FOR REVENGE
Weird Message Gives Young Woman's
Downfall as Cause for Murder
Gus Deed.

Chicago. April 16.-George Dietz.
owner OF a woman's tailoring business
at 143 North Wabash avenue, and
prominent in German circles, was bru-
tally murdered here Monday In the
bedroom of his home. 733 Aldlne ave
nue. slain with a stonemason's heavy
hammer. The blow was delivered
while the victim, who was sixty years
old, was sleeping peacefully. He died
without awaking, judging by the COM
placent look upon his face and the
folded arms. His skull had been shat
tered by the weapon.
A crumpled yellow paper. upon
which man. believed to be the muir
derer, had crudely stenciled an aston
ishing story of the tragedy-a story
OF the downfall of girl, the bitter
sorrows OF a father and thirst for
revenge-was found beneath the ham
mer, which the murderer left behind
in his fight. Both had heen placed in
conspicuous place.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-04-18
POPE is IMPROVED
RALLY CAUSES DOCTORS TO SEE
GOOD CHANCE FOR RECOVERY.
ssYour Work Is Not Finished" Are
Words Pontiff Says He Heard
in Vision.

Rome, April 16---Pope Plus on Mon
day rallied in wonderful manner.
The physicians reports Indicated that
the danger point. for the present, at
least had been passed.
Although the pope's temperature
has increased slightly. Doctor Amici.
on his last visit to the sickroom,
found the general condition satisfac-
tory. He administered heart slim
ulant Soon afterward the pope went
to sleep.
Professor Marchiafava said that if
prudence we're exercised, the pope
would recover. He declared his ex-
animation of the chest showed that
the Inflammation once marked on the
left side. had been checked. and actu-
ally was diminishing, while the bron-
chial sounds we're less noticeable.
After a sleep it was discovered
that the pontiff looked bright and
happy. Although he was advised not
to talk. lie insisted on explaining how
he had just awakened from most
wonderful dream. He seemed. he
said to have returned to his beloved
Venice. and thought he was In his pa
triarchial gondola on the Grand canal.
Everything was blazing with sum
light, when suddenly above st. Marks
the sky opened and he saw vision of
his dead sister. Rosa. who. descend
ing toward him, took his hand, say
ing: THE moment has not vet come
for you to join me. Your work is not
yet finished
Considerable amelioration in the
bronchial symptoms was evidenced
by easier breathing and freedom for
long periods from cough.
y. addition, the pope was able to
take some nourishment and showed
much interest in what was happening
about him. When Professor Marchia-
faya allowed the pontiff's nephew to
enter the room, there was an affecting
scene. The weak and aged pontifi
and the young, robust priest embraced
tenderly. bat the latter was unable to
restrain his emotion at finding the
pope so changed physically.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-04-18
D. A. r. CONGRESS OPENED
President General Scott's Army Is
Routed by Forces Supporting Mrs.
Story of New York.

Washington. April 15.-The Marine
band played the Star Spangled Ban
ner'' at the opening of the Twenty
second continental congress OF the ID.
A. II.
This was the last note of harmony
heard in the meeting until the con-
servative forces supporting the candi-
dacy Of Mrs. William Cumming Story
of New York completely routed the ad-
ministration army. led in person by
the president general, Mrs. Matthew
T.. Scott.
X motion was finally put through
DIVIDING for a non-partisan creden-
tails committee.
After the smoke OF the battle had
died away. President and Mrs. VII
son ventured to watch the fray for q
few minutes. Out of compliment &c
the president, however. a protocol was
established. and peace reigned over
the white marble home of the daugh
ters while he stayed there.
The presidents stay was brief. and
his address of welcome to them was
heartily received.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-04-18
TWO AMERICAN TARs SLAIN
Members of Cruiser California Die
in Street Fight at Mexican
Port.

Guaymas. Sanora, April 14.-In 3
street fight at Mazatlan, Pacific
coast port below this point. two sail
ors of the United States cruiser Cali,
fornia were killed and three others
wounded.
Two, or three Mesican policemen
were wounded in attempting to ar.
rest the American sailors.
Admiral Cowles, under orders from
tragedy.
Washington. April 14.-William
Wallace Corrie. seaman, and John
Chase Klestow, flrst-class master at
arms, were the two men killed in the
fight at Mazatlan. Rear Admiral
Cowles reported to the navy depart
ment by wireless Via the San Diego
station Friday.
There have been repeated displays
of anti-American feeling at some Of
the Pacific ports of Mexico of late.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-04-18
STUDENT COURT IS WINNER
Regents of University of Wisconsin
Grant Demands of Body Which
Resigned.

Madison.-The students won their
Fight for self-government with the re
gents when the regent committee APP
pointed to confer on the student court
decided to recommend the retraction
OF the amendment adopted at the last
meeting, which greatly curtailed the
powers of the court, and also recon-
mended the addition of number of
new powers.
BY the new charter the student
court will have tho right OF immediate
suspension, the right of expulsion, and
the final right to trial of all offend
ers. The regents are also to refrain
from any further summary changes
in the courts charter. In case the
court does not act within 4S hours
on any case. the faculty retains the
right of suspension, but the court shall
have the power of determining wheth.
err that suspension shall stand. The
action means an end to the hazing
that has been prevalent here recently
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-04-18
GREAT STRIKE IS ON
SUSPENSION OF WORK TIES UF
MANY INDUSTRIES IN
BELGIUM.
AT LEAST $4,000 ARE OUT
In Some Localities WaIkout 10 Hard.
ly Noticeable-Refusal Of Govern.
ment to Grant Manhood Suffrage
Caused Action.

Brussels, April 16.-As planned by
the Belgian Socialist trade unions the
vast political strike began at dawn
here Monday. The first workmen tc
take part in the movement were the
night shifts of the mines and mills
throughout the country. They left
the various plants in charge of few
caretakers. told off by the Socialist
leaders to keep the property from
reteriorating.
At least 100000 men laid down
their tools during the morning. There
were numerous exceptions to the
general walkout in many districts
however
The strike is complete in such
places as the mining districts, but IL
scarcely diacernible in some local
tiles
In Brussels itself the strike must be
blocked for in order to be found. Prob.
ably one-fourth of the workmen en-
gagged in the suburban factories did
not report for work The Socialist
committee here estimated at II
o'clock that 10000 men had struck In
the capital
AT the great seaport of Antwerp the
strike did not appear until late in the
day, and then only affected part OF
the dock laborers.
Unlike most strikes, this movement
is not for an increase in wages or a
betterment of working conditions; 1t
is in protest against the refusal OF
the government to grant the workers
manhood suffrage.
Coal miners, railroad men, glass
workers, foundrymen, electricians ane
dockmen had pledged themselves te
obey the summons of the Socialist
leaders to make the walkout effective
The suspension of work in the Goa
mines in the Chadepoi district wa:
complete. The metal workers hav'
only partly quit, but 1t is understood
that late today the remainder will la,
down their tools.
The strike at La Louviere was gen
eral, All the factories. except a pot
terry, closed. The strike of motormel
and conductors was timed to begin q
seven o'clock In the evening. Som
attempts were made to cut telegraph
| wires.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-04-18
ARREST THEATER OWNERS
Proprietors of 6eloit MOVING Picture
Houses Kept Their Places Open
on Sunday.

Beloit. Regardless of the fact thai
at the last city election the question
OF open Sunday theaters in Belo;t was
passed by large majority, all the pro
prietors of moving picture theaters
who kept their places open on Sunday
are TO be prosecuted.
Warrants for their arrest have been
issued. The warrants charge the pro
prietors or the houses with violation
OF the state laws. Jail sentences are
TO be asked.
The prosecution is being carried or
by the church brotherhood of this city
the members claiming that the enact
ments of the legislature are the Law
of the state and until repealed. the
people have no right to take an actor
which permits violation of those
laws.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-04-18

sassin managed to free his revolver
arm and fired two more shots In RAPID
succession at the king, but the officer
knocked his arm aside and the bullets
few harmlessly through the air.
At the sound of the first shot mem
bers of the kings staff forced their
horses on the sidewalk and made a
ring around the assassin, who fought
fiercely in the grip of four policemen
before he was overpowered and hand
cuffed.
King Alfonso, as soon as he saw
that the man had been secured, raised
himself in the stirrups, turned to the
crowd, gave military salute and
shouted in ringing voice: Long
live Spain.2
He then dismounted and treasured
his staff. saying: ut is nothing, gen.
tlemen."
Then uprose mighty roar from
the wildly enthusiastic masses, which
rolled along in great waves of sound,
all the way as the king rode to the
palace, cool, collected and smiling.
King Alfonso was forced to tell Of
what he lightly called "the incident
which caused delay to Queen Vic
toria and the dowager empress, Maria
Christina, who were alarmed greatly.
The king smilingly allayed their fears.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-04-18
w. H. PAGE IS ACCEPTABLE
Great Britain Responds to American
Inquiry--James NJ. Lynch Slated
for Public Printer.

washington. April 15.-Great Brit
ain has formally responded to the
American inquiry as to the accept
ability of Walter H. Page as American
ambassador to the court of st. James.
Mr.. Page is persona grata to the Brit,
ish government and his nomination
win be sent TO the senate by President
Wilson.
James NJ. Lynch. president OF the
International Typographical union,
with headquarters at indianapolis, is
slated for public printer.
William H. Osborne OF Greensboro,
n. c.. is to be commissioner of inter
nal revenue.
Frank L. Polk, New York lawyer.
has formally accepted President WI.
sons offer to become collector or Gus
toms at New York.