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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-04-11
FIGHTING IN MEXICO
Rebels Capture -Torreon Su-
burbs After Battle at
PaIaciO Gomez.
U. S. TROOPS KILL MExICANS
Americans Return Fire of Federal
Force at Del Rio, Texas-SeveraI
Casualties Reported.

Ell Verjel, Misunderstanding of the
most sanguinary character occurred
in the streets of Gomez Palacio. The
rebels took the water tank on Cerro
de la Piler, the Birmingham soap fac
tory and the Quartet.
General Villasco came out of Tor
reon in force, and Gomez Palacio was
being made the point of main conten-
ton. Villa was said to have captured
three hundred prisoners. His wound
ed, it was also reported, were being
brought back from the front to Ell
Verjel in large numbers.
The Quartet caught fire and the
rebels were compelled to abandon it.
The battle is still in progress. Streams
of wounded are being brought to the
field hospital here and as fast as pos
sible being sent back to the general
hospital at Bermejsllo. Losses on
both sides are reported heavy, but
General Villa says the town is now
practically his.
The real attack on Torreon began
when General Villa occupied Lerdo,
practically without resistance, and
at 1 o'clock in the afternoon bsgan
an attack on Gomez Palacio.
The three towns are practically one
in a commercial and social sense and
are connected by four miles of street
railway, but Torreon proper repre-
sents the military stronghold where
the main federal force is gathered un-
der Gen. Refugio Velasco.
Gomez Palacio and Lerdo are with
out important natural defense, and in
previous revolutions have never been
seriously defended. The real test of
strength is expected to come soon
when Villa hurls his force against the
defsnses of Torreon. On this battle,
it is conceded, hinges the fate of the
revolution.
Mexicans Fire at Americans.
Eagle Pass, Tex.-Mexican federal
soldiers, who attempted to pursue
with rife bullets a defeated constitu-
tionalist force escaping to the United
States and safety met sharp resist
ance from United States cavalry of
border patrol at McKee's Crossing.
above Del Rio, Tex. When three
horses held by the American troop
ers had been shot down the -Ameri-
cans returned the five across the Rio
Grande and after the exchange of
shots, the Mexicans withdrew, bear
ing with them dead and wounded. No
American was injured. How many of
the Mexican soldiers were killed or
wounded is not known.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-04-11

AS a failure the Michigan fruit crop
has not been a success for. two years.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1914-04-11
WESTERN KANSAS WORLD
H. S. GIvLER, Publisher.

WA KEENEY KANSAS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
---.s.--- LETTERS TO EDITOR
Tuberculosis Is Infectious

To the Editor of The Age Herald:
 l am issuing from this office today POO copies of a statement by the commissioner Hermann M. Biggs, in which he urged local hospitals for the care of tubercu- losis because it is an infectious disease, especially threatening children. Such hospitals are needed here, as in New York and not much progress can be made with the work of eliminating the infection until they are provided
 There is also on my desk a publication of the University of Minnesota by Her bert G. T.ampson, giving an account of comparative studies in the development of tuberculosis in infected and in non- infected families of the same general type. It shows that while only one case developed among persons who were not in touch with tuberculous members of tha household, where such contact occurred 61 per cent of the persons so exposed did actually themselves become tubercu- lar.
 A writer says that the Monitor 'cor- rected' it's statement about Dr. Bald wins presentation of the dangers of phthisiophobia. l did not see it's correc- tion, but am glad it was made, and can only regret that it was not more unmis- takabe following the absurd headlines of the offending article. What we need is hospital provision for advanced tuber- culosfs as necessary step for the pro- lection of the non-infected, particularly those most susceptible. the children and young people. GEORGE EAVES, Sec.
 Birmingham, March 10, 1914.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
--7------ses---- SUFFRAGE BILL
 IS OVERWHELMED

Richmond, Va, March 11.--By a vote of H to E the house of delegates today de- feated joint resolution providing for an amendment to the constitution which would give the women of Virginia tho right of suffrage. The rejection of ths measure by the lower branch means that it will not go to the senate and the qucs- ton cannot be brought up again at this session. Under the Virginia law, any bill 10 change the constitution must be ap- proved by two successive legislatures and then submitted to the people for ratifica- ton. At the earliest. the people of Vir- Sinia could not vote on the woman's sui- frage amendment before the fall of 1918, and then only in the event that the gen. eral assembly passes the bill in 1916, and again in 19lS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
To Reach Understanding

Agua Prieta, Mex, March 11-A clear and probably satisfactory understand ing between the state department and Gen. Venustiano Carranza, supreme chief of the Mexican constitutionalists, was foreshadowed here today, In the belief of prominent constitutionalist advisers, after the consideration of representations by Secretary Bryan which were made through Frederick Simpich, American consul at Nogales.
 The communication from the Amerl- can Secretary of State was contained in a long letter mailed to Consul Sim pich at Nogales shortly after the re- ceipt of Carranzas note in which he declined to furnish the Washington government information regarding the death of William $. Benton, on the ground that the requests should have come through the diplomatic chan nels of English government
 It was said at General CarranZa's s headquarters that MT Bryan's letter had been well received. It was learned that Secretary Bryan had pointed out what he considered the impracticability of diplomatic dealings with the con- stitutionalists by countries which all ways have been represented by ambas- sadors at Mexico City and which are without consular agents in territory now controlled by Mexican insurgents.
 Argument Reasonable
 From the Mexican side the impres- sion was given that this argument had been received as reasonable and had been taken under serious consideration by General Carranza and his advisers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
Shippers May Be
 Refunded Overcharges

Little Rock, Ark, March Tiff an agreement reached at conference here tonight between Governor Hays of Ar kansas and members of the state rail- road commission and representatives of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad is ratified by United States Dis trict Judge Trieber, $lOo,OOo will be re- funded by the road to Arkansas shippers in settlement of overcharge claims ana 80 900 in passenger fare coupons will pe redeemed.
 The claims were based on charges made by the road in excess of those prescribed in the state rate law, recently upheld by the supreme court of the United States.
 It is estimated that after attorneys fees are paid the compromise will reim- purse shippers in about half of the amount claimed.
 The decisions handed down by the su- preine court were in suits brought against roads other than the Rock Island. Off, ficials of the Rock Island stated tonight that an appeal to the supreme court is being prepared in suits in which that road is named as defendant and deter mined effort will be made to have the s-cent passenger fare and former freight rates restored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
PREPARING
 FOR INFLUX OF VISITORS


hope that every merchant in Birming- ham will decorate his windows during Fashion Week with some line of which they make a speciality. The street dec- orators are now getting down to real work and already have the wires stretched upon which to hang the smilax and Spanish moss. A wire is run between each of the white way posts and suspended about midway of each post will be a huge basket overflow ing with greenery. The plaster figures will be ready to place in position by Saturday and on Monday morning the city will be decorated as 1t never was before. An effect as near to spring as possible will be had and all the mer- chants will be on dress parade during the whole of next week.
 The six Miss Fashions who are to visit the downtown shopping district each day have been selected by Mrs. J. B. Reid. Mrs. Reid refuses to con fide to anyone who the young ladies are, but she declares that they are six of the prettiest, neatest and most mod ish to be found in Birmingham.
 In the verse contest there is a vast number of verses of real merit and the decision as to which is entitled to the prize is expected to be difficult. Mrs. Reid says the winner will be an- nounced during next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES

New York-Dr. Herman Seidler, a prom inent physician, who confessed he had ac- auired the opium habit while trying to found guilty today of manufacturing opium without license. but was released on $500 bail, pending appeal
 Venice. 1taly.-King Victor Emmanuel end Emperor William, will meet here March 24, when the Emperor passes through Venice on the way to his villa on the Island of Corfu.
 ington.-Hundreds of thousands of persons are being lured into the New York stock exchanges and other com mercial centers to be robbed. the com mon council club was told today by Sen ator Owen of Oklahoma.
 Washington.-Victor Olander, secretary of the Great Lakes Seamens union. testifying today before the House Ma rine committee in behalf of the LaFol- lette Seamen's bill, charged that Great Lakes excursion steamers carried crews too small for manning life boats.
 Chlcdso.-AStronomer in the central west had clear view of the eclipse of the moon tonight and many photographs were taken. There were no clouds and thousands watched the eclipse
 New York.-The progress of tonight 8 lunar eclipse was watched by hundreds of thousands in this city and vicinity. The slight haze that prevailed did not interfere materially with the view of observers.
 Paris.-All three sections of the court of Cassation-50 judges in scarlet and ermine, the flower of Frances judiciary united in solemn session today to decide whether the rural cooperative loan so- cioty at Maginod had not paid 9 cents too much for stamp duty on it's registra ton papers.
 Rome.-The emigration bureau today is sued decree providing that steamship companies selling tickets to would-be em- igrants must reir lburse such persons for their expense from their homes to the port of authorization and return when they are refused permission to board vessels owing to restrictions imposed by American laws.
 Fl Paso, TeX.-General CarranZa's ef- forts to prevent unjust confiscation of property in Mexican rebel territory particularly that of foreigners, will take the form of a commission to re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
ROTARY CLUB MEETS
President Shelby Names Standing
 Committees for Year

At the regular weekly luncheon of the Rotary club, held at 1 o'clock yes- terday at the German cafe of the Elm pire hotel. President Shelby named the standing committees for the year. Oth- CT routine matters were disposed of The committees named follow:
 Auditing-Willard J. Wheeler, chair man; Frank Butcher Frank Stevens
 embership-Colman Blach, chair man; R. w. Ewing, J. N. Rose, J. Greg ory Johnston, Crawford Johnson.
 Entertainment-E. B. Crawford chairman; Jack P Conner, Sidney Laz- arus, E. w. Moore, R. T. Anderson
 F'raternal-George A. Blinn, Jr, cha rman; Rev. H. M. Edmonds, Harry Jones' William Parks, F. A. Ribble.
 Ways and Means-George T. Staf- ford, chairman; R. Ii. Baugh, l. F. Young, A. H. Ford, T. l.. Hill
 Public Affairs-H. Key Miner chairman; l.. Sevier, William Ryan, J. J. Smith, F. P Glass
 Grievance-Bertram Jacobs, chair man. " ]. Nesbit, John w. Sibley, James H. Finder, Robert H. Woodrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
JUNIOR REPUBLIC
 BOARD EXONERATES
 WILLIAM R. GEORGE
Action Follows Report of Special Committee In- yestigating Recent
 Charges

New York. March 1f.-Wiliam R. George, founder of the George Junior Republic, was exonerated today by the board of directors of the National As- sociation of Junior Republics of charges brought against him recently in connec- tion with his treatment of certain young women members of the F'reeville republic, in this state.
 The action was taken by the board at a meeting here for the purpose of con- sidering the report of a special commit- tee appointed to investigate the charges. A board of judges, comprising Joseph II. Choate, Samuel Seabury and Miss Lillian Wald to whom records of the case had been submitted found a week ago that George had been guilty of 'wiful mis- conduct in his relation to young women citizens of the Freeville republic, but had not been swayed by a desire to in- jure or abuse them'' The report of the special committee and the opinion of tho board of judges were upheld by national directors. of whom II were present at the meeting. Seven other directors in- cluding Judge Ben Lindsay of Denver, Col, had sent communication to the ef- feet that the report and opinion exonerat- ed Mir. George and three or four others, being in Europe. could not be reached.
 resolution adopted by the national board of directors, says in part:
 'The report and opinion exonerated MT. George fully in relation to the one seri- ous charge. and while criticzng tho parental attitude of Mir. George toward the citizens of the republic, find no in- tent or purpose or desire to injure or abuse in relation to the other matters under consideration.
 ''The board of direetorss fully cognizant of the animus underlying the accusations brought, and having full and complete knowledge of all the facts in all tho various matters involved in relation to Mr. George, does hereby express it's con- tinued and complete confidence in Mir. George, and it is our desire and our re- quest that he continue as national direc- tor and carry on the junior republic work founded by him.
 An expression of unqualified belief in the moral integrity of MT George Is con- tained in a resolution adopted today by the board of trustees of the Freevlle re- public which also met here.
 At the New York headquarters of the national association it was said tonight that the action Of the board of directors would close the incident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
TO PROBE DEATH OF
 KENTUCKY WOMAN

Lexington, Ky, March lit became known here tonight that the body of Mrs. Laura Wilder Simpson, wife of Lawrence Simpson, of Lexington, who died about two weeks ago under mys- terious, circumstances. was exhumed privately yesterday and viewed by Coroner Leigh H. Garden. Since Mrs Simpsons death two coroners juries have passed on the case. but in both instances the verdict were noncom- initial, it being stated that she died under mysterious circumstances. MT Simpson has demanded that a grand jury be called to investigate the case and clear up any so-ca1led mystery at tached to it. The secret eXhumation of the body is believed to foreshadow the calling of special grand jury. Mr Simpson is sole executor of the wom- ans estate. estimated at $50 900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
NEGRO WOUNDED
 BY OFFICER DRAKE

While resisting arrest, Sol Willie, ne- gro, was shot and seriously wourded last night about 9:15 o'clock by Officer Drake of the police department. The shooting occurred at the negro's house at Cotton avenue and Church street, Elyton. Willie was removed to the EIillman hospital, where he is in a serious condition.
 According to reports of the officers to police headquarters Officers Drake and Harvill went to the negro's house to ar rest him on a charge of assault with a knife. Officer Drake went to the rear door and Harvill to the front. The negro went out the rear and was advancing on Drake with a drawn knife when the officer fired, the bullet taking effect in the lung.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
F. K. Hewlett

Huntsville, March u.-(Special)-F K. Hewlett aged 67 years. died of paralysis at his home at Deposit yesterday . He was Aone of the best known citizens of Madison county. He is survived by his widow and the following sons and daugh- ters: R. D. Hewlett of Conyers, Ga.; T. D. Hewlett of Dallas. Tex. F. P. Hew- lett of Waco, Tex; Mrs. E. A. Iigon of Cathage, Tenn, and Hrs. w. E. McCrary of Deposit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
SUFFRAGE LEADERS
 SPEAK IN ATLANTA

Atlanta, March 11-Peas for votes for women were made here tonight by five national leaders in the suffrage move ment who are visiting southern cities in the interest of the cause The meeting here was largely attended.
 The speakers all officers of the Ma tional Women's Suffrage association, were Miss Jane Addams of Hull House, Chi cago; Mrs. Stanley Mccormick of Chi cago, Mrs. Harriett Burton Ladlaw of New York, Miss Caroline Fuutz- Rees of Greenwich Conn.,, and Miss Mary Ware Dennett of New York
 Conferences were held here today with state leaders in the movement at which means of forwarding the campaign for the vote were discussed The five na- tional leaders arrived here early today from Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
Mrs. Mary O'FIinn

Meridian, March l.-(Special 1.-The funeral of Mrs. Mary. OFlinn, wife of Patrick o Film, who died Monday at the prantation of her husband near Vossburg. will be held this afternoon at St. Patrick s Catholic church. following which the in- terment will be made in the Catholic cem- etery. The deceased was sick only a short time and died at the age of 61. She is survived by her husband, three sons and two daughters. as follows: Edward, James and Charles O'Flinn, Mrs. L. T. Guy of Selma and Miss Merciline O'F1inn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
MALBURN NAMED
 TO SUCCEED HAMLIN

Washington, March 1.-William Pea body Malburn of Denver. Col. was not nominated by President Wilson to be as- sistant secretary of the treasury He will be assigned to the customs division succeeding Assistant Secretary Hamlin ho took charge of the financial division when John Sketon Williams became comptroller of the treasury
 MT. Malburn, who is a native of Illinois lawyer and formerly banker, was selected by Secretary McAdoo as result of conferences at the department when currency bill was pending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
Browning Painfully Hurt

J. w. Browning, conductor in the em- ploy of the Louisville and Nashville rail- road, was painfully but not seriously in- jured last night at S:45 o'clock in the Boyles yards of the railroad. freight train was being made up and the coupling jared him from the cupola of the ca boose badly bruising him. He was re- moved to his residence, S25 South Thir- teenth street. in Shaws ambulance His injuries are not considered serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
Bribery Trial Postponed

Washington, March 1.-The trial of Pe- ter c. Thomson, an Ohio millionaire pa charging an attempt to bribe a postoffice inspector, in connection with contract to furnish paper for postal cards. was postponed today until April 27, because of the death of Chief Justice Clabaugh of the United States supreme court be- fore whom it had begun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

lenwerck. A. NJ Riley, F. E. Gale T. Wood Throckmorton. John T. Roe, John M. Martin, w. c. Brady, Louis Howle. H. r. Shackelford, F. H. Bingham, Cicero Rudd, U. Beach, L. l.. Crump, T. E. Gilbert, J. w. Payne, Charles A. Lloyd, William Burney, H. A. Muse, J. c. Green, w. C. Brady, |. c. Turner, l.. II. Gale, H. Galusha, c. G. Bosch, H. W. Elliott. John II. Seay, R. E. Brierley A. E. Hay, k. F. Funk, J. C. Massey, H. W. Lowe, J. l. Goodwin, H. S. Holland.
 At the afternoon session of the con- vention yesterday, Mir. and Mrs Yukley were in attendance Mrs. YulIley is the only woman in Alabama who is mem Der of the Rexall club and the members gave her a rousing reception
 Much business of importance to the members was transacted, most of it dealing with methods of improving trade conditions and goods selling. Just when the convention next year will be held is to be decided later
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12

view evidence on which seizures al Ieady have been made and to investi- gate before future seizures are made
 Mexico City.-Commpnicatio with Torreon has been cut The capital has no exact advices of developments there though it is known there has been light fighting to the north and that q large force of rebels is said to be approaching Torreon from the west
 Augusta. Ga.-Plans for a proposed world conference to discuss the pres ent form of future contracts of the New Yorl. cotton exchange were made today at a meeting of the Augusta cotton exchange. Another meeting to discuss further the proposed confer ence will be held tomorrow.
 New Yorb.-Alfred DeOro of Cuba, three cushion billiard champion, won the second block of 50 points of a Hotpoint match tonight. defeating Fred Flames of Denver in 63 innings Flames scored B points and made a run of four. DeOro's best effort was nine. The total score is DeOro 100. Flames 64.
 Washington-Hugh L. Cooper. the engineer who built the Keokuk power
 
 ,has been chosen as a consulting en- gineer for. the Egyptian government in construction of a new hydro electric dam across the Nile. was selected for the post by Sir William Will Cocks, supervisiong engineer of the famous Assouan dam, when he was recently in the United States and saw Coop CTS work at Keokuk.
 IndianaOo1iS-Decl ring that Federal intervention is sorely needed in Col orado, officers of the United Mine Workers of America late today sent telegram to President Wilson at Wash ington demanding the release of Mother" Mary Jones.
 Newport News.-Establishing a pre- cedent that she will make the trip under her own steam. the battleship Texas, the latest addition to the Unit ed States navy, will leave the plant of the Newport News Shin Building company early tomorrow for Norfolk to be delivered to the commandant of the navy yard there.
 New Yorlk.-At meeting of the New York business men today under the auspices of the Merchants asso- citation, 10 voted for and 39 against the substitution of two name' for lone name" commercial securities to be pre- scented to the federal reserve banks for rediscount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
WINDOW TRIMMERS VIE WITH EACH OTHER IN DECORATIONS. STREET DECORATORS BUSY. MISS FASHIONS SELECTED

The Business Mems league has com pleted the details of the entertainments for the visitors 10 Birmingham during Fashion Week. which begins next Mon day and the merchants are now pre- pairing to receive their guests. Prac- tically every merchant in the city has enclosed his show windows with cur tains, that the public might not view them, and on the outside in plain view is a tasteful placard announcing that the window is being decorated for Fashion week and will be ready for display on Monday next. The window trimmers are vieing with each other to produce the best results and 1t Is believed that the whole will be unusu- ally interesting.
 Secretary Sam H. Fowlkes of the league says the officials of the league
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
John K. Wells

Funeral services over the remains of John R. Wells aged 30 years, who died Tuesday night at his late residence 5l2 North Twenty-fourth street, were con- ducted yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence. Interment followed in ElmWood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
Deaths and Funerals
PeytOn C. Mcdonald

Funeral services over the remains of Peyton c. Mcdonald, aged 67 years, who died Sunday in St. Louis, were conducted yesterday afternoon at o'clock from the residence of Mrs. Lige Loy, 1922 South Eleventh street, a daughter of the de- ceased The Rev. Preston Blake officiated at the services, which were largely att tended by friends and relatives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-12
Fire in Richmond

broke out shortly after l o'clock this morning in a building occupied by Neal & Binford, tobacco manufacturers, destroyed the building contents Loss on the building will not exceed S25,- 900. The stock loss has not been de- termined.