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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Sonora Rebels Trapped
and Almost AnnihiIated

Ell PASO. Tex. November S.-Twelve
hundred Sonora rebels under Julio Acosta
were trapped by Gen Jose Ynez Sala-
Ears command of 200 federal volunteers
this afternoon and were almost annihilat-
ed by the federals. according to official
messages received tonight in Juarez
The rebels were hurrying to Chihuahua
to reinforce Gen. Pancho Villa, who had
been assaulting Chihuahua. The mes
sage stated that Salazar lost a large
number of his men during the fight The
rebels retreated to the east of the can
yon.
Salazar has been in the Santa Clara
canyon Tor several days awaiting the ap-
proach of the rebel forces, which entered
1t at FL Vale, its western extremity.
feoeIai troops were placed in charge of
the telegraph offices in Juarez today and
an news from the south was closely guard
ed. Information of conditions in Chi
huahua which rebels claim to have taken,
us being withheld. The American con-
sular office is without news from the in
terror; Federals say official news has
been leaking through the telegraph Of
fees and they propose to stop It, 1t is
denied by them that Chihuahua has sur
rendered to Gen. Pancho Villa
Otto kueck. German consul at Chihua-
hua, today telegraphed to German CON
sular Agent Max Weber here that the
battle at Chihuahua has been fought for
thirty-six hours. and the federals had re-
peatedly driven the reoels back The rebel
loss is heavy, the German consul saws.
and the damage to the city has not been
great. The dispatch says Villa has 1000
men. and ii leaves the impression that the
lighting is still in progress.
NJ. +. Diebold. inspector of Mexican
consulates. received advices through Gen.
Castro at Juarez this afternoon that Man
uel Chao, one OF the rebel leaders in the
attack on Chihuahua. was killed today in
the lighting before that city. The dis
patch also said the principal rebel bat
terry on a hill overlooking Chihuahua was
slenced. Fighting at Chihuahua con-
tinued this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
FILES NOTICE OF APPEAL.
Fight of Adopted Daughter for
Share of Ziegler Estate.

NEW YORK. November s.-Florence
Brandt Ziegler, the aborgation Of whose
adoption by the late William Ziegler.
millionaire baking powder manufac-
turer. was recently upheld by Surro-
gate Fowler. filed a notice of appeal in
the surrogate's court today in her
fight to obtain what she claims is her
share OF the thirty million dollar estate
left TO her brother, William Ziegler. jr
The two were children of George Wash
ington Brandt of Chicago half brother
of the elder Ziegler. who adopted them
when they were boy and girl. She con-
tends that when the adoption was set
aside she was too young TO know her
rights. and that her mother, was not
a party TO the proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
CAVALRY TO CAMP AGAIN.
Mai. Logan, Jr., Leases Land Near
Winchester. Va.

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
WINCHESTER. Va, November S.
Maj James A. Logan, jr., of the general
staff, United States Army, returned to-
night to Washington after closing nego-
tiations with about twenty property own
ers of Frederick county for leasing ap-
proximately 1.50O acres of land, all of
which is cleared of timber, upon which
the War Department will hold another
cavalry maneHver camp next summer
The land is two miles southeast of Win
chester and was a battle-ground during
the civil war. Limestone spring water
will be piped from the city water mains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Henry Lane Wilson
Critic of U. S. Position

CLEVELAND, Ohio. November s.
Henry Lane Wilson. whose resignation as
ambassador to Mexico was accepted by
President Wilson, criticised the admins
tration's Mexican policy in an address
before the Union Club here tonight.
Il believe that had Huerta been ac-
corded diplomatic courtesies from this
government peace and order i'm Mexico
would have been brought nearer than they
have been brought" said the former am
bassador.
NO one will say that Huerta is an ideal
conditions that obtain in Mexico, / insist
that with him the internationally recog-
nized head of the government the pur-
poses of peace and order and the protec
ton OF the property and lives of Amer
leans would have been conserved far bet
ter than they have been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
ARE PLAGUE-INFECTED.
Discovery of Disease-breeding Rats
in Seattle Residence District.

SEATTLE Wash, November S.-Two
bubonic plague-infected rats having
been found In residence district of
Seattle a mile from the water front,
the citizens committee organized to
fight the rats will on Monday ask that
the city health commissioner be en-
powered by the council to oblige chick
en- raisers in Seattle to make their
Enclosures rat proof
Two Of the members Of the council
have expressed themselves as opposed
to increasing the appropriations and
powers of the health department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
TRACTION CARS ENTER CITY
Service Resumed in Indianapolis
After Tie-Up by Strike.

INDIANAPOLIS, November S.-Inter-
urban traction service from points over
the state was resumed into Indiana
polls tonight for the first time since
the strike of the employees of the In
dianapolis Traction and Terminal Com
pany tied up the city street cars. Dur
ing the last week the interurban cars
have only been operated to the sub
urbs but tonight all lines except the
Indienapoli and Louisville railway
sent their cars to the traction ter
minal station.
No progress was made today toward
reaching an agreement between the
traction companies and the interurban
employees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
DAMAGED BY COLLISION.
Steamship Pleiades Sends Wireless
MESSAGE Asking for Helm

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, November s.
The steamship Pleiades, which sailed late
today for Ancon,, Panama, was in COLI
sion with an unidentified vessel tonight
fifteen miles south of the San francisco
Hghtship, according to a wireless mes
sage received by the Merchants Ex-
change.
The Pleiades asked for assistance, as
she was badly damaged. She is COM
manded by Capt. HI. c. Armstrong.
Tugs were sent to the assistance OF the
Pleiades. which is a steel freighters OF
}, 755 tons. She Is owned by the Lucken-
bach Steamship Company. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
NAVY TUGS ON WAY SOUTH.
Both Have Just Been Equipped with
Rapid Firing Guns.

NORFOLK. Va. Novmber s.-The
navy tugs Patuxent and Patapsco.
which were recently equipped with two
three-pound rapid firing guns each, left
the Norfolk navy yard today for an
unknown destination. They are re-
norted to be under orders to proceed
to Key West and Pensacola to assist
in an experiment mining test with the
cruiser San Francisco. The tugs an
chored in Hampton Roads to wait the
lifting Of dense fog.
The tugs have on board 1900 rounds OF
ammunition and twenty-five regulation
navy pistols.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
STRAW RIDE PROVES FATAL
Four Killed and Six Hurt When
Train Hits Wagon.

SYRACUSE, n. Y, November S.-Four
people were killed and six injured when
a carry-aH carrying twenty persons was
struck by a Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western train at GAINESVILLE, six miles
south of here, tonight.
The occupants of the carry-all were on
a straw ride. Evidently they did not see
the approach of the train, and the We
hicle was squarely on the tracks when
il was struck. The carry all was thrown
twenty feet into ditch at the side of
the tracks The dead are: William Crou-
der driver of the carry-all: Minnie Price,
seventeen: Kathleen Springer. eighteen,
and an unidentified man.
Sophia Marshall and Adam kolosky
are so badly injured that they probabl
will die.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
SYLVESTER WTHDRAWS
UNION STATION POLICE
Only Terminal Company's
Men and Three Detectives
to Guard Building.

No uniformed police of the metropolitan
police department will be seen on duty
about the Union station after today un-
less a recent order Of the District Com
missioners Is revoked
The Commissioners recently ordered
Maj. Sylvester to remove all of the uni
formed policemen from duty at the sta
ton. Policeman John C. Costello. who
has been detailed at that place since its
District building. while the other police
men will be assigned to other places in
the District The three detectives, Horne.
Mudd and Sears, however, will. still be
on duty there.
Large Company Force.
The order of the Commissioners was
made by reason of the large police force
OF the terminal company and the need
of additional policemen in other sections.
Chief Welt of the termina. company s
force. stated that he had enough uni
formed policemen to do the worl. of
safeguarding the property OF the rail-
roads entering the station. and also the
travelling public, who had occasion to
use the station.
1t is stated that the law requires that
members of the metropolita npolice de-
stations and steamboat wharves in the
District to safeguard the public. Whether
the Commissioners will revoke their
order. and direct Mai. Sylvester again to
detail policemen at the station, is not
known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Accepts Position at Boston Zoo

Arthur b. Baker, assistant s1perintend-
ent of Geological Park, has accepted an
offer to become the superintendent of the
zoo park at Boston, Mass. according to
announcement made yesterday. Mr.
Baker has been connected with the local
zoo since its establishment, twenty three
years ago, and has had a wide &C
quaintance in Washington. He will as
sumo his new duties January l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09

Among the callers received by Mr..
Lind were the Bishop of Mexico and Gen.
Fernando Gonzales. one of the oldest
officers in the Mexican army, who re-
Gently retired.
Those who insist that Gen. Huerta will
resist all overtures say he admits finan-
cial weakness, but is convinced that from
time to time he can get enough money
to keep up a logged. If intermittent.
campaign against the rebels.
Huerta Obtains Loan.
Gen. Huerta, it was learned in authori-
tative. circles here today. has secured
sufficient British capital to operate the
Mexican government at least until the
end of the present month. The funds
are said to have been secured through
the efforts of Lord Cowdray, head OF
the Pearson syndicate.
The financial situation here changed
slightly for the better today Some banks
are putting out silver.
Expects Further Strife.
Gen. Huerta does not expect to bring
a bout pacification for many months.
but until it is accomplished he will
not resign it is said by reliable inform
ants. They add that he is still de-
termined that the new congress must
meet. and he expects 1T to annul the
recent elections, leaving him in the
provisional presidency until new cleo
tons are held at his call.
That the new Mexican congress
must not meet is point insisted upon
BY the United States. since it is be-
lieved that one of the first acts Of that
body would be to legalize certain con-
cessions that are not considered de-
sirab
Mr. Lind and the British minister,
Sir E1onel Garden, conferred again to-
day. 1t was learned that their ideas
regarding a solution of the situation
are still far apart
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
SUES FOR $3,0SO,877.sO.
Sugar Firm Brings Action Against
American Refinery Company.

NEW ORLEANS November 8-The
firm of Wogan Brothers. formerly i'm the
sugar business here, today brought suit
against the American Sugar Refinery
Company for s3.OSO. 671sO damages.
Wogan Brothers suspended business in
1905, and in the petition filed in the fed
eral court today 1t is charged that the
suspension was caused by activities of the
American Sugar Refinery Company con-
trary to provisions Of the Sherman anti
trust law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
FRANKS ACCUsER ON TRIAL
Negro Witness in Atlanta Murder
Case Accused as Accomplice.

ATLANTA, Ga, November S-The trial
of James Conley. the negro charged with
being an accessory to the murder of four
teen-year-old Mary Phagan, was set to-
day in Fulton county superior court for
next Tuesday.
Leo M. Frank, superintendent of the
factory where the girl worked and where
her body was found last April already
has been convicted of the murder and Is
in Jail here under sentence of death. The
prosecution based its case against Frank
largely on the evidence of Conley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Randolph Macon Man.

Mr. carlin is graduate of Randolph
Macon College OF Ashland, Va. and aft
err graduating from that institution he
spent the summer ia Europe perfecting
his knowledge Of modern European Ian
guages. He selected his fathers alma
mater for the study of law. and his class
mates have honored him with the place
In the class which his father filled nearly
a quarter of a century ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
EVELYN THAW IS UPSET.
Deeply Grieved' by Order for Elk.
tradition of Husband.

MONTREAL. November S.-Evelyn Nes-
bit Thaw, who is in this city, seemed
genuinely upset when told that Gov.
Felker of New Hampshire today had
granted the New York authorities extra
dition application in the case Of her hus-
band, Harry X. Thaw
II am deeply grieved' she said. II
am sure that Harry will be terribly dis
appointed. II Jerome would only stop
prosecuting him and allow his family to
take care of him he would be all right
Mrs Thaw would not deny that there
was possibility of her rejoining her nus
band if he won in his fight for liberty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
FEDERAL GARRISON KILLED.
Muzquiz Is Captured by Constitu
tionalist Forces.

EAGLE PASS, Tex. November s.
Muzquiz, a town of 1900 inhabitants in
Coahuila. Mexico. has been captured
by a constitutionalist force from Tor
reon according to constitutionalist ad-
vices received here today
The entire federal garrison was said to
have been killed. The strength of the
garrison and the date of the capture was
not stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
CUBANs OFFER WAR VESSELS.
Conference Held Between Carranza
and Island Delegation.

NOGALES, Sonora, November S-After
conference here late today between
Gen. <Carranza and delegations from Cuba.
headed by Pablo G. Menocal brother 10
the president of Cuba. and from the camp
of Zapata. it was reported that two
war vessels had been offered to the con-
stitutionalist leader.
Gen. Carranza said that. in response to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Henry Lane Wilson to Lecture.

Henry Lane Wilson. former american
ambassador, to Mexico, is announced 10
lecture on the Mexican problem at the
Be,asco Theater Sunday. November 70.
He has said that he will not speak OF his
personal controversy with administration
officials, but will tell of conditions in
Mexico and his idea Of how the question
should be solved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09

The Georgia senator said last night that
while he was not at liberty. to discuss
his talk with Mr.. Bryan in detail, he
could state that there had been no change
in the fixed purpose of the United States
to have Huerta eliminated from the stu
alton and that ii would be done. though
every effort would be made to avert ex-
treme measures.
In the view of many officials who ant1c-
jpate a fiat rejection by Huerta of the
american demands only two courses are
open to the United States-either to COM
rose the situation directly or to throw
its moral support with the constitutional
lists in their fight to obtain possession OF
the government In Mexico City.
That there is strong disposition 10
adopt the latter course was evident III
many quarters yesterday. Officials IN the
confidence of President Wilson said that
while there was absolutely no alliance
between the Washington government and
the constitutfonalists. the sympathies or
this government would incline toward the
conStitutionaiist movement. Ihe dis
cussion they said. had not progressed 10
the point where recognition of the bel
igerency of thu. constituencies was be-
ing considered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Would Give Free Rein.

Mexico is Latin country, with Latin
traditions, and il should be permitted to
govern itself according to it's own no.
tons
Mr.. Wilson charged that the admins
tration had deviated from its early an
nounced policy that diplomatic rela-
tons would not be extended toward any
country in which the nominal ruler had
obtained his pre-eminence through vio-
lencc He quoted the administra ton as
having announced that the testimony of
American investors in Mexico would not
be needed in solving the Mexican prob
lem and added
whose testimony should be regarded If
not that of those who have interests in
Mexico?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Brick Plant Burns; Loss, 500, 600.

CUMBERLAND. Md. November s.
The plant Of the Savage Fire Brick
Company at keystone Junction. en-
ploying 500 men. was destroyed by fire
today. Loss, 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Youngest of His Glass.

carlin is the youngest member Of his
class. and the most youthful president
ever elected in tile college, being onlt
twenty-onc years old The average age
of the members Of his class is twenty
eight wears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Huerta Plans Defiance
to Wilson's Demands
Even to Point of War

MEXICO CITY, November Seen.
Huerta has shown no indication that he
will comply with the American demands
for his resignation On the contrary
those who profess to have his confidence
say his program includes the continued
occupancy of the presidency until some
time late in the year 1914, and that he
intends to carry out his plan Of organic
ing the new congress and defying Wash
'ington even to the point of war.
1t is not forgotten. however. that the
unexpected in Mexican politics is never
surprising, and as evidence of this fact
every hour brings a new rumor regard
ing Huerta One persistent report was
that he had turned the government over
to the foreign minister. Senior Moheno.
and had gone to Vera Cruz. Another was
that he had committed suicide. That
Huerta has begun to break with certain
members of his latest cabinet Is heard
on all sides.
Gen. Banquet denied tonight. however
that he had presented his resignation.
Resignation Demanded.
There is some basis for believing the
United States has served on President
Huerta supplementary notice that his
official career must be brought to an end
by Monday night 1t was reported today
that John Lind. President Wilson'S rep
resentative was the medium employed
by Washington. Mr.. Lind and the Mex
lean officials deny this. but the rumor
originated in the national palace
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09

his summons, Perez Romero. ms agent
at WASHINGTON, had started today for
Nogales.
The appointment Of Senior Ponilla as
member Of Carranza's cabinet was onl-
cially announced today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Cheapest and Best

The Star sells its space at less cost per thou
sand net circulation than any other paper in
Washington 1t is not only the best but the cheap
est paper to advertise in.
This is the reason that The Star frequently
carries more advertising than the other three
papers combined
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09

poets to discuss the subject individually
with other members within the next two
or three days. He is in constant COM
munication with Senator Bacon. chair
man of the committee. who early In the
day had a long conference with Sec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
BREAKS NEWS
Informs Lillian Horns Family
of Her Marriage to
julius Johnson.

Its surpIise. all right, but We are
ready to welcome them home" was the
only comment of Nathan Horn, when
informed last night by a reporter for
The Star that his daughter Lillian.
Vile, Md, yesterday to julius Johnson,
one year her senior, of 1862 Oak street
northwest.
When The Star reporter reached the
Horn home, los 9th street northwest
shortly after IL o'clock last night, he
found the family waiting for the return
OF Miss Horn. whose mysterious absence
was beginning to cause alarm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Concluding Inquiry.

Mr. wilson concluded with the inquiry:
BY what course of reasoning can there
be an insistence from Washington that
an Anglo-Saxon system of government
can be established in Mexico, where 80
per cent of the population cannot read or
write?
american intervention means uar,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
WEEKLY CIRCULATION STATEMENT
AFFIDAVIT.

soemnly that the above represents
only the copies of THE EVENING SUNDAY
circulated during the days ended
number copies actually
furnished mailed. for valuable consideration
hde subscrbers-and copies al
returnable do remain ONCE
in the of outo town
agents from whom few returns unsold papers
have not received.
Business
Evening Star Newspaper Company
District Of Columbia.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before this day Of
November, D. 1913
E. E. RAAEY,
(Seall Notary Public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
He SOLD LIQUOR
WITHOUT A LICENSE
Police Lodge Charge Against
Benno N. Seiboid. Whole
sale Grocer.

His contention that license to do busi-
ness issued in one year entitled him to
continue that business during successive
years without obtaining further license
was responsible for Benno NJ Seibold
depositing $500 collateral with the police
to guarantee his attendance in Police
Court tomorrow morning. Seibold, who
conducts wholesale liquor and grocery
store at Potomac avenue and 18th street
southeast. will then have to answer to
a charge of having continued the sale of
liquor since the beginning of the license
year without license. The arrest was
made following the sale OF liquor to per-
sons sent to Seibold's store by the police
for the express purpose of getting evil
dence to produce in court.
Regarded as Vested Right.
The, liquor license obtained in 1912 .
said the merchant to a Star reporter last
night, conferred upon me a vested right
SO long as I conduct my place in 4 man
ner not to interfere with the rights of
others
Seibold contended that he had been do
ing nothing on the sly. and declared that
he had written to Corporation Counsel
Syme. outlining his position. II cannot
be deprived of my vested right to make a
living" he wrote to that official land to
carry on business for which l was Ii
censed and which l desire to continue. I
shall conduct my business under the Ii
cense granted me in 1912.
Believes in Law and Order.
Il believe in law and order which is
safe and sane. and will uphold such a
law. but 1 would be moral coward not
worthy of my American citizenship
should | obey a statute which deprives
me of my fundamental rights and which
is not and never can be law
Seibold was recently fined in Police
Court for having failed to obtain license
for his dog.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-09
Father Appears Relieved.

Mr. Horn appeared relieved when he
wa stold of the eiopement, while Mrs.
Horn and Eiihu Horn. brother of the
bride, smilingly indicated that they were
not displeased by the announcement.
I'VE have known Lillian and julius
were sweethearts, but had not expected
the wedding to take place SO soon.". said
Mrs. Horn. Il knew nothing of the
elopement and have no idea what their
plans are
Rockville dispatch announcing the
marriage stated that the ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Samuel r. White
of the Baptist Church. The bridegroom
is the son of A. Johnson