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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-03-18
ATTACK OF REBELS Al
NUEVO LAREDO FAILS
Band Repulsed by FederaIs and 20
are Killed Women Carried
Flag at Head Of
Column
Telegram BY United Press

AelSbrdM ny united Fress.
Naco, Ariz., March Between
fifteen hundred and two thousand
Maderista troops are invading Naco,
Sonora, today with the expectation Of
attacking the federal garrison within
the next few days
Bitter over their defeat Saturday,
when the federals took them by sur
prise End routed them. the Maderistas
are determined to ayenge the rout aud
the wholesale executions which fol-
lowed
Despite continued denial the sur
yivors Of Saturdays battle declare
that at least seventeen were executed
when they refused to join the federals'
ranks.
Twenty Rebels Killed.
Laredo, Texas. March q, Twenty
followers Of the venustiano Carranza,
governor Of the state Of Coahuila, who
reyolted against the Huerta regime
and the federal garrison who defended
the town, we're killed Monday morn
ing in a brief but bloody battle there,
Forty were wounded
The Carranzaistas slipped into
Nuevo Laredo under cover of dark
ness and the fighting began at day
break There were but about 200 OF
the rebels, while the garrison mum
bered $50, but the attacking party
made up in determination what they
lacked ia numbers and fought stub
bornly for an hour and a half. when
they were driven back Another at
tack on the town is anticipated.
Women went to Nueyo Laredo and
rendered their services as nurses after
the battle and were stin at their posts
Monday night Twensyfour bodies lie
in an improvised morgue, while Others
have not yet been recovered. The
wounded were lined ap with the dead
and presented a gruesome sight prior
to their removal to hospitals.
Few bullets fell on the American
side Of the border and no one was
injured IN Laredo. Only one Ameri
can was struck
a number Of rebel wounded, it IS
said, were shot to death by federals
One woman was numbered among
the victims Of Mondays fighting She
was a relative Of Garaz Riyas, a rebe
leader. When tho attack was made
she seized a red flag and rushed t.
the head Of the attacking column
Within a few seconds she fell. pierce,
/ with bullets. Her courage stimulated
the rebels, who made a fierce on
slaught on the federals, but withou
avail,
Nuevo Laredo was practically dc
serted Monday night owing to the exc
dus Of residents. who fear a renewa
Of hostilties. Loaded with their pei
sonal belongings, the throngs from tn
Mexican town early blaekened the il
ternational bridge, Some forgot art
cles and attempted to return. but
guard Of United States troops ailowe
only those having urgent business
return
The city of Laredo has taken pr
cautions to safeguard American cit
zens. The police force was augmen
ed to prevent the congregation
large crowds. bent on making the
way to prevent the congregation
large crowds, bent on making the
way to the river in anticipation OF Sc
ing another battle.
On the Mexican side every preea
!. tion is taken to prevent any una
thoriaed person from entering Nue.
Laredo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
SIX NEAR DEATH
IN AN AUTO CRASH
joy Riders Badly Shaken When
Speeding Machine Colldes
With Tree Trunk.

Six Joy riders narrowly escaped
death or injury last night shortly after
9 o'clock, when the touring car in
which they were riding. crashed with
terrific speed into a tree on the cor
ner of Seventh avenue and Forty-sec.
ond street, smashing the machine and
badly shaking up its occupants. Only
through a miracle was none of the
merry makers, injured.
The automobile, in which were seat.
ed six young men, whose names could
not be learned, was travelling west on
Seventh avenue at a high rate OF
speed. At Forty-second street, an at.
tempt was made TO turn the corher
and proceed north, when suddenly the
steering apparatus failed to work, and
with a bound, the car cleared the
curbing and narrowly missing a tee
phone pole, crashed into a tree. The
disabled machine was towed to a gar.
age for repairs. Aside from minor
bruises, the JOY riders were uinjured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
PLOW COMP NY'S
PLANT IN DANCER
Spontaneous Combustion Is
Cause of Bad Blaze in the
Paint Shop.

Had IT not been for the automatic
sprinklers and prompt wo'k Of the
Rock Island fire department, the Rock
Island Pillow company's plant, or at
least the old building, would in all
probability be in ruins today. AS the
Waterman was leaving the building he
happened TO glance up and noticed
smoke issuing from the second floor
He at once turned in the alarm and
hurried back TO get out the chemical
extinguishers. The fire was in a waste
barrel in the paint shop near the eleva-
tor shaft, and was rapidly gaining
Roadway, when the autGypatic sprink-
lers began to work. Between down
pour Of water from them and the gas
from the chemical ex-inguishers, the
fire was losing by the time the first
fire companies arrived on the scene.
Using the pillow company's hose, the
ffremen went to the third floor and
extinguished the blaze where it had
spread from the second floor. Had il
not been for this prompt work on the
part Of all concerned, the flames would
have spread to the elevator shaft and
from there to the rest of the building.
The fire is thought to have resulted
from spontaneous combustion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
Love OF FINERY
LEADS TO THEFT
Youthful Bellboy at New Harper
Steals From Guests of
Hosiery.

Love Tor fnery and fac clothes led
to the downfall Of lSyear-old Otto
Nen. O. bn'l hop at the New Harper ho-
fCl, VINO was last night arrested for
fha theft Of some SO worth OF proper
'E taken from guests at the hosiery.
The boy had been under suspicion for
some time and last night n search Of
u's room disclosed the missing valu-
gblos He was this morliug held un-
der $500 bonds charged with larceny.
The boy waived examination, but at
the time OF his arrest confessed 10 the
theft.
4 search OF his room disclosed the
following stolen property. one $50
oyeIruat 10 hauGEerchiets. one pair
90 gold cuff buttons. one gold signet
ring and $500 in cash. The overcoat
iu question had : Ra missed for three
weeks. Il subsequently developed
that young NeG had walked into the
check room. placed the coat under
his arm and took il TO his room. The
boy is known among the other hops
at the hotel as the fashion plate kid
In police court this morning he We,
Immediately CARRIED In the lates
style collar, dashing norfolk sui
and brilliant necktie.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
COMMERCE WITH
RUSSIA IN Peril

Washington, Jan. Through the
expiration of the Russian treaty Of
1892 at midnight Tuesday the COM
MERGE between that country and the
United States, estimated at about $780,
100000 annually, will be placed in a
position of uncertainty amounting to
jeopardy.
No formal or informal understanding
between the two governments looking
toward the continuance and regula-
ton of this international trade has
been made since the treaty abrogation
by President TAFT, and 1t was learned
that the whole matter will be left for
the action of the incoming Wilson ad-
ministration.
At the state department it was said
that undoubtedly the general arbitra-
ton laws governing trade and naviga
ton will apply, but just how far they
will tend to relieve the situation they
do not pretend to predict. 1t was
pointed out, however, that the two ma
tons are on the best of terms and
that the comfy between nations would
guarantee American citizens in Rus
STA against theft and destruction
though it would form no insurance
against discrimination
That any retaliatory policy tha
might be adopted would bear more
! heavily on American firms than Rus
sian business organizations was read
/ lily admitted in diplomatic circles. TIT
ratio of harm that such policy woulC
work upon international traders woult
be about two to one, with the UniteC
States on the heavy end. This Is mad
evident by the export and import sta
tistics between the two countries re
Gently made public. These showed tina
the United States yearly sells abou
twice as much to Russia as RussiI
does to the United States.
The dangers to American trade an,
American citizens that may follow i
the wake of the treaty abrogatiol
were outlined as follows:
A local license or regulation DEM
ing Americans the right to do bus
ness In any part Of Russia.
u Exclusion of all American citizens
whether of the Jewish race or no
from Russian territory.
Prohibitive tariffs in discriminate
against American goods.
The refusal of American consu
rights over estates OF American cit
zens in Russia.
. Against all of these dangers the al
sence of treaty between Russia an
the United States would render h
latter country powerless to retaliat
Even the maximum tariff law of tn
United States would be of little ava
should Russia SET out upon a polio
of discrimination.
The decision of this government
terminate the agreement between Ru
STA and the United States was resche
a little more than year ago by Pres
dent Taft after the house Of represel
tativss had passed sweeping resell
ton formEiy terminating the treat
and directing the president tc carr
. out its mandate. While the matt
] was pending in the senate he pre-
dent. by executive action, ei ed Il
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
Obituary
DANIEL CROWLEY.

Daniel Crowley. who had been a
stone mason contractor here for many
years, passed away last evening at
3 so o'clock at St. Anthony's hospital
after a short illness of grip and asth-
ma. He was taken TO the hospital a
week ago from which time his condi-
ticE gradually grew worse until the
end last evening Mr.. Crowley was
we'll known here and his host of
friends will learn with sorrow of his
death
He was born in 1s4s, in New York
state, coming to Rock Island in 1854,
where he had made his home ever
since. Jan. %, 1874, he was united in
marriage TO Miss Nora Hennessy, who
survives him besides Eve children,
William A. Norman, Daniel, Mary and
Nora. all = home lie was a member
o. Camp No. %. N. W. a, and St. 10
sCph's church.
Funeral services will be held Sat,
urday morning at o'clock from St
Jcseph's church with Dean J. J. Quinn
In charge. Burial will take place al
Calvary cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
TWO EMPLOYEES OF
AXEL COMPANY DIE

Albert f. Gable, a laborer who was
employed at the Bettendorf Axel COM
pany, died this morning at $50
o'clock at Mercy hospital, Davenport,
from injuries sustained Monday even
ing when a $500 pound metal center.
sill fell on him. He was terribly
crushed. Gable resided in Davenport
William B. Bay, 1921 Nicholas ave
rue, Davenport, died at 6 o'clock last
evening at Mercy hospital, Davenport
from blood poison caused by injuries
sustained at the Bettendorf Axel com
pany's plant about five weeks agr
when at work on a press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
CAUGHT TRYING TO
BURGLARlZE STORE

Frank Taylor, alias Frank Maxwell
a resident of Sterling according to his
own declarations, was arrested in Mo-
lire last night by a merchants police
man and is being held pending investi-
cation. He was found attempting to
effect an entrance to the c. A. Berg
lund hardware store on Fifth avenue
near Fifteenth street. When approach
ed by the policeman the fellow was
opening the rear door. He claimed at
the police station that he was intoxi-
Gated and was simply searching for a
warm place to sleep, but officers deny
that the man was drunk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
ROBBERS RETURN
STOLEN ''SWAC''

Last Saturday night the residence
Of D. F. Krell. 1116 Second avenue,
was burglarized, the thieves getting
away with considerable swag. Last
night a package was placed on the
Krell front porch, and in it were found
the missing articles. Whether the
robbers were seized with remorse or
got cold feet has not been ascertained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
Road to Rush Block slqnaIs.

indianapolis, Jan. 2-Inspectors for
the Indiana railroad commission were
ordered yesterday to investigate the
installation of block signals on the
Cincinnati, Hamilton e Dayton rail.
road between Glenwood and the Ohio
line If the signals have not been in.
stalled suit may be brought against
the railroad for $1,000 a week until the
safety" work is completed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
PURCHASERS FIND
STORE IN FLAMES

Two youths who sought to make
purchase yesterday at the Edward
Tim grocery store, 24S4 Sixteenth ave
nue. Moline. found the place was afire
and locked up. The owner was ap-
prised and he hurried to the store in
or effort to save some of his property
but the b.aze had gained such head
way that going into the building was
dangerous. He incurred some bad
burns in carrying out the cash drawer
and some cigars. The Moline fremen
we're helpless on account OF lack Of
water. The store AID its contents were
a total loss. the amount involved be-
ing about $1,000. Insurance covered
some s200 OF this
An Overheated stove is the assigned
cause Of the blaze.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
to have an observance when the struc-
ture is completed.
SEVEN KILLED IN A WRECK
WHEN BRIDGE COLLAPSES

Huntington, w. Va, Jan. 2.-Seven
men were killed and Is injured when
freight train on the Chesapeake &
Ohio railroad went through a bridge
over the Guyandotte river, three miles
from here yesterday.
A crew of thirty or more ironwork-
ers was repairing the bridge when
the freight train appeared on the
main track. Some of the workers, be-
lieving the structure to have been
weakened, left their posts, but others
laughed at danger, ahd were carried
down with the wreckage when the
bridge collapsed under the weight of
the train. The fireman of the engine,
II was reported, refused to cross the
bridge and witnessed the accident.
Falsework had been placed under
the bridge while repairs were being
made, but the river rose during the
night and weakened it.
The irol workers were thrown into
the water, and some of them drown
ed, but others swan ashore. Specta-
tors who were watching the men at
work gave the alarm and physicians
we're summoned from here.
A passenger train had passed over
the bridge a few moment before the
freight train crashed through. The
bridge is a total loss. The engine, one
of the largest types, probably will
have to be removed from the water
before progress can be made in recov
ering bodies.
A rigid investigation has been start
ed by the civil authorities and officials
of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
c. & A. Coal buildings Burn.

Greenfield, H., Jan. 1.-The large
coaling station buildings of the Chi
cago & Alton railroad at Roodhouse
were burned last midnight, the loss
being $4,000. The loss of the build
ings will be felt by the road, as this
is the junction between Chicago, Kan.
sas City and ST. Louis. The Origin
of the fire is not known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02

treaty, or at least served notice on
Russia, in accordance with the terms
of the treaty, that this government
would cease to abide by it on Jan. 1,
1918. The reason, as Is well known,
was the refusal of the Russian gov
eminent to recognize American pass
ports when held by American Jews.
Efforts were repeatedly made
through the state department to in
duce the cars authorities to live up
to the terms of the treaty, and since
the action taken by congress and the
president year ago various attempts
have been made through diplomatic
channels to formulate new agreement
which in more explicit and definite
manner would oblige Russia to recog-
nize American passports. These eff
forts have been fruitless, however,
and now the Taft administration has
abandoned its diplomatic negotiations
to this end, which will leave the set
tlement of the matter or the trouble
resulting from failure to the Wilson
administration.
The abrogated treaty embraces 13
articles. The first relates to the mu-
tual protection Of citizens of one coun-
try while sojourning In the other, ION
condition of their submitting to the
| laws and ordinances there prevailing,
| It, was Russia's failure to adhere 10
the American construction of this ar.
ticle which led to the termination of
the treaty
| Article II has to do with the exemp.
! ton of vessels from tonnage and light
house dues. So long as Russia does
not make exactions of this character
upon American vessels the United
States is bound by it's laws not to
do so.
Article III provides that Russian
goods imported into this country in
Russian vessels shall pay no higher
duties than when imported in Ameri
can vessels and viece versa Article
" is supplemental to the third arti
Gle.
Article V deals with exports. as doe:
Article III with imports.
Article vi relates to the subject o.
maximum and minimum tariffs, blu
trouble in this respect is obviated By
reason of the tariff agreement made
with Russia under the Payne-Aldricl
tariff bill.
Article VII reserves the coastwis'
trade of each nation to the vessels o
that nation.
Article VIII specified the relation
; ship of consuls maintained by eacl
country in the other and enables ther
to carry on the business Of their of
: ces for the government they represent
Article TX enables consuis to hav
Jurisdiction in the settlement Of df
ferences between masters and crew
of the vessels of one country when i
the waters Of the other and provide
for calling for local assistance in NAL
ing arrests and preserving the peace.
Article X provides for the admins
tration of estates of deceased person
in one country by the consuls Of tha
! country So far as Russian coneIl
in this country are concerned, stat
laws will enable them to continue the
duties in this respect, but there is vi
certainty as to what ex ent Russ
win permit American consuls to exc
else the right which has heretofor
prevailed.
Article XI provides favored natio
treatment for navigation and col
MERGE
, Articles XII and XIII provide Il
> means for the abrogation of the treat
and of which the United Stat
. took advantage when the time came
end the convention.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
TRAVELLING MAN AND
FARMER HAVE FIGHT

H. Dunlap, travelling man from
Chicago and w. Williams, a farmer,
residing near Long Grove, Iowa, en-
gagged in a fierce fight last evening
shortly after 9 o'clock in front of the
Trefz Express Office in which Dun
lap suffered two black eyes and cut
on the nose Dunlap was slightly in
toxicated The fight started wheh the
travelling man twitted Williams about
being a "rube" from the tall timber.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
W.TREFz RETIRES
FROM BUSINESS
Veteran Expressman Decides to
Take Rest-Henry Trefz
Assumes Charge.

William Trefz, one Of Rock Islands
veteran express and transfer men, who
has been in. business for nearly %
years, today announced his retirement
from the business, his nephew, Henry
Trefz, assuming entire charge of the
business. Uncle Bill'' will retain his
interest in the place, and may super
wise in general way, but the active
end Of the business will be handled by
Henry Trefz. Mr. and Mrs. Trefz are
planning to winter in the southland
this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
Clever Feat.

The girl was talking to the -~-
lege man.
"And what are you going to do now
that, you have completed your ednea-
tlonP' she asked.
"Oh, think I'll live on my income"
he answered airly.
II am disappointed in yon. Live on
your income. indeed. Why don't you
do some great deed to show the world
how clever you are?'
My dear young woman. II sue
coed in living on my income 1t will be
the cleverest deed any man ever ac-
complished. "--Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
RAYMOND LIDTKE.

Raymond Iidtke, 2i35 Twentieth
avenue, South Rock Island, died yes
terdsy at 1870 after a very brief i'll
ness of pneumonia. Deceased was born
at Gable H. March 4, 1886, and had
been res'uing in South Rock Island
for h past two years with his parents,
M. ana Mrs Charles Lidtke, who sur
viva with four sister and three broth.
ers.
Funeral se~vlCes will be held from
the home Saturday afternoon at
o'clock. Rev Pm. Wilhelm of the Ger
man Lutheran church officiating. Bur
ial viii take place at the Lutheran
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
ROBBED IN JOINT
is MANS CLAIM
Elmer Russell Tells Police He
Was Held Up for SIC in
DuPrez Place.
THREE ARE UNDER ARREST
Cases Are Oismlssed-State Institutes
investigation Into Conditions
There.

The DuPrez joint again sprang in
to the lime light this morning, when
Elmer Russell Of Maquoketa, Iowa,
reported TO the police that a negro
waiter and two "hangers-on" had held
him up in the restaurant, had gone
through his clothes and relieved him
OF purse containing some SIC il ad-
dition 20 a small check.
According TO RusselTs story he, in
company with friend from the same
town, had gone into the place, while
under the influence OF intoxicants,
and that upon attempting TO leave, 4
burly negro grabbed his overcoat and
told him he could not have IT, Rus
sell stated that subsequently three
men grabbed him and went through
HIS pockets, taking $3.50 in silver,
two s. bills, a 81 bill and a sma .
check. Upon leaving the place, Rus
sell found a policeman who accompan-
led him to the restaurant where Rob
ert Oakley, colored, Harry Connolly
and George Bowles we're taken into
custody.
Their cases we're dismissed in po-
lice court owing 10 a lack Of sufficient
evidence 20 hold them. G. w. McCas
krin appeared for the defendants
while States Attorney Thompson
prosecuted.
INSTITUTES PROBE.
The states attorney qulzzed the
witnesses closely, stating that he de
sired 70 know a little about the char
acter and conduct Of the notorious
Joint, which according to his state
menr, was responsible for two-thirds
Of the trouble at the police station
Witnesses testified TO the fact that the
place was operated "a hours a day
and that al night the back room was
scene OF wild revelry. A piano play
or and male vocalist furnish whatever
entertainment is not provideI by tn,
women. and the near-beer.
The negro waiter said: mo one fl
allowed to bring liquor into the place
and drink It there Russell had a bot
tie az whiskey but I took It away
from him. ! have orders to that Ell
feet"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
Mattress Causes Scare.

A small blaze occurred shortly be-
fore o'clock this morning when a
mattress that some one had thrown on
the roof over Buehler Bros meat
market caught fire presumably from
sparks from a nearby chimney. The
damage was sight the fire being put
out by the negro porter. The Cen.
trails were called as a precaution fo7
the adjoining buildings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02
Personal Points

B. F. Simmons and son of Dundee,
Mich, were in the city yesterday.
Ralph w. Stanton has returned
from Nichols, Iowa, where he was on
a hunting expedition.
Mrs. Ed Carroll and little son and
daughter of Bondurant, Iowa, are here
visiting with Mrs. J. w. Shuey, 2940
Fifth avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Komp formerly
Of this city but now of Chicago spent
New Years day as guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Taylor of 537 Twelfth street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-01-02

Austin, Texas-Manadmus proceed.
ings 10 compel the surrender of six
soldiers at Fort Clark, near Bracket
vile, to the civil authorities of Kinney
county, Texas, will be withdrawn from
the federal supreme court on Governor
Colquitt's request. The military au.
thOri-ies will surrender the soldiers
without a test.