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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06


other than the panderlng to the basest
instincts OF mankind. and in no small
measure responsible for great deal OF
white slavery; and
Whereas, the pipes OF Pan have led
men. women and even children TO bac-
chanalian orgies called dances. dances
such as are enumerated in the above
paragraph Immediately preceding; and,
Whereas, all true lovers OF music are
shocked by the syncopations of the scale
by mere thtevery and plagiarism OF tune
full melodies which are rctailed TO the
public as ragtime songs; and,
Whereas. all these things need cor
rection. cessation and termination; there
fore, be it
Resolved. That the Speaker OF this
Assembly appoint a committee OF five
OF It's members to investigate these caba-
rets, dances and songs OF ragtime and
report back 10 the Assembly OF next
year with suggestions of remedial legis-
lation. Said committee shall work with
out salary and shall have necessary trav-
cling expenses. and may sit where they
will and shall have the power TO summon
and subpoena such witnesses, documents
and exhibits as they may require"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
WARNS OF INTERVENTION
John Barrett Tells Baptists 1t
Would Injure United States.

John Barrett director general OF the
Pan-Amcrican Union. told the members
OF tho Baptist Social Union last night
that II the United States sent an armed
force into Mexico IT would earn the last
ing hatred and the permanent distrust OF
the sixty millions Of other men and WON
ON who live in countries south OF the
United States.
Mr.. Barrett was the principal speaker
at the dinner OF the union at the Hotel
Manhattan, and he declared Intervention
bv the United States was out of the
question. Ninety per cent of the people in
Mexico did not want II, he said. ana II II
came the entire people Of Mexico would
unite To- oppose II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
VILLA DEMANDS
TERRAZAS RANSOM
Continued from first page.

to allow Don Luis to leave Mexico after
the money is paid. General Terrazas.
H. replying to Villa, made payment OF
the money contingent on his son being
brought 20 the centre of the interna
tional bridge here, while the sum vas
changing hands. This Villa fatty de-
clined to do. General Terrazas regards
any other arrangements as folly, as his
sen. he thinks, would be used merely
as a means Of further extortion.
Villas messenger to General Terrazas
said that the money must be paid
within five days or Don Luis would be
killed. TIE five days will expire to-
morrow, but it is thought by refugees
that Villas desire for the money de-
spite his enmity 20 the Terrazas fam
lily, will persuade him TO delay extreme
measures pending further negotiations,
which we're suggested TO him in tele-
grams to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
REBELS LOSE STRONGHOLD
Federal Filibusters Capture
Town of Casas Grandes.

lei Paso. Tex, March 5.-The ancient
town Of Casas Grandes, long a repei
stronghold. toward which General Nenu-
stlano Carranza. first chief OF the revo-
luton. is said to be moving. is held by
the Federal nlbusters. American ranch
men arriving in JuarcZ to-day from the
Casas Grandcs country confirmed tho
report that Fcdcrals under Jose Orozco' a
nephew Of General Pascual Orozco. ana
Rodrigo ouevcdo, Federal captain mao
occtipied the town. the rebel garrison OF
nfty fleeing 70 tho hills upon the approach
Of the Federal nlibusters.
Orozco and Quevcdo had been operating
Tor ton DAYS IN the Casas Grandcs Vlcin-
80 With about one hundred and hfty
oI,busters. destroying railway bridges
and ,elcgraphic communication between
Chihuahua and Juarez on the Mexican
Nor,hvesiern There is no way TO senu
,roons from either Chihuahua or Juarez
"a dlsodge the nibustcrs. the railroan
having been put out OF commission
General Carranza had left Nosalcs Tor
casas Grandcs, on his way 10 Juarez' be-
,oro tho news OF the Federal occupation
ga. rcoeiycd. Ic viii be advised OF the
fsu Of Casas Grandes when ne reaches
vaco and a change viii probably be
made IN his route 30 AZ 10 carry mn"
through n less dangerous section.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
TANGO AND CABARET
INQUIRY PROPOSED
Brooklyn Assemblyman Asks for
Years Investigation by COM
mittee of Five.
I 81 Telegrarh 70 The Tribune

Albany. March 6.-Henry Scheidemann,
the Brooklyn grocer and Progressive AS
semblyman, who has bill before the
House TO lower the high cost OF living BY
forbidding grocers TO sell liquors, which
he saws housewives buy and have charged
to their husbands as butter and eggs, is
now hotfoot after the tango and other
new dances He will ask the Speaker 10
appoint FIVE Assemblymen. who are to sit
for a whole year 10 determine the best
manner and means OF suppressing the
ca barct. the tango and ragtime songs.
Tho committee will hold It's first session
in New York n the Scheldemann resolu-
ton passes Admission will be free. Here
ia Mr.. Scheidemann s resolution. which he
SAYS he will introduce tomorrow:
whereas, one OF the crying evils OF our
time is the cabaret, with It's attendant
ragtime songs and lascivious dances, and
the sparsely clothed performers and the
motley CARRIED habitues OF every sex; and,
Whereas. the said cabaret IS not con-
ducive TO the moral uplift Of the COM
munity or its inhabitants thereof. but is q
detriment thereto and tremepdous
power OF evil withal: and.
Whereas, the tango and the wrigsle-
wraggle and the hesitation and the one
step and tho dip and turkey trot and the
grizzly bear and the bunny hug and STINT
lar dances are not classical or truly
terpsichorean, or tending TO anything
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
REBELS START
BENTON INQUIRY
Carranza's Commission Prom
ises to Ascertain Facts OF
the Briton's Execution.

El Paso. Tex, March 5.--The investigs
ton OF the Benton and Bauch cases, be-
gun az Juarez to-day By commission or
three Mexlcans appointed by General
Carranza, excited 10 interest on this side
OF the river.
member Of the Angio-American COM
mission appointed for the same purpose
but whose efforts we're frustrated by the
rebels, said tonight that this commits
sion doubtless would disband, although
Charles A. G. Perceval, OF the British
consular service and r member OF the
commission, is still here.
The same man said that Consul Pcrce-
vars investigs ton thus far has ELECTED
no evidence not previously made public.
From those in close touch with General
Carranza and his policies II was learned
that the appointment OF the Benton COM
mission was only the first step In Sc
ries of acts calculated TO do away with
what was considered a misunderstanding.
The hope was expressed that the work
Of the commission would convince the
world OF the good intentions Of General
Carranza toward the welfare Of all for
eigncrs in Mexico.
The rebel commission Will try to ascer-
tain whether the arrest and conviction
of Benton were according TO due form Of
law and justice. II is not expected that
an examination Will bo made OF the
Britons body.
An attempt will be made BY the Mexi-
can commissioners TO learn whether
Bauch was executed or is still alive. II
alive an attempt will be made 10 learn
his whereabouts.
Headquarters Of the Ccnstitutionahst
government was established to-day at
.Tuarez Seventy men. heads OF depart
ments. clerks and secretaries, brought
with them a carload OF Official papers or
the rebel government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
Differs from President.

Some persons think this statement by
the Secretary Of State does not square
with the general Interpretation Of the
concluding sentences I'm the message Of
the President, which spoke Of not know
ing "how 10 deal with other matters or
even greater deicacy and nearer conse-
auence." unless the free tolls provision
was repealed.
Anticipating adverse action on his roso-
luton asking the President 10 inform
Congress what IS being done TO protect
Americans and other foreigners in Mex
leo. Representative Ainey, minority mem
Der OF the Foreign Affairs Committee, is
sued a statement tonight, declaring:
81 have no patience with the suggestion
that the truth might infame American
people 10 demand war when they so uni
versally desire peace
,If the House committee kills his resolu-
ton Mr.. Aincy says. he will try 10 call
il up on the floor as matter OF hiSh
privilege. and this will again open dis
cussion OF the Mexican question. In con
prevention to the expressed wish OF Mr.
Bryan.
General Felix Diaz is in Washington
ready TO appear before the Foreign re
lations Committee of the Senate TO e1-
plain that the only hope for the solution
Of the Mexican problem lies in some one
other than Carranza.' villa or Huerta.
The committee IS ready 10 hear General
Diaz. II he has any information TO give
senator Shively. acting chairman, says
but il has ALREADY given Diaz's representa-
tives to understand that the United states
will not further another revolution IN MS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
DISAV0W GOLD FOR HUERTA
Bankers Deny 100000 Has
Been Sent to Dictator.

Reports in the financial district yester-
day that 100000 in United States gold
coin had been shipped TO Mexico since the
first Of the year, presumably for the
lIuerta government were discredited by
bankers with important Mexican connec-
tons. In view Of the attitude Of the Will
son administration toward Huerta, it was
pointed out that any attempts to lend the
dictator financial assistance would be-
nothing short of foolhardiness.
A representative of the private banking
firm of Amsinck & Co. which has i'm
portant connections in Pueblo, said that
this house had shipped approximately the
amount described in the report to banks
there, but there was no political signifi-
canoe attached to the transaction. The
consignments. he asserted. were for banks
which, in order to issue additional bank
notes, had increased their gold reserves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
NEW CHANGE ASKED
In MITCHEL'S BILLS
Police Board of Review Should
Be Independent of Mayor,
II Is COntended.
rRv Telegraph to The Tribune

Albany, March 5-Mayor Mitchels five
police bills were combined into one and
ordered amended, reprinted and recon-
mitted TO the Assembly Cities Commit
tee to-day All of the amendments, ex
cept one, were printed I'm The Tribune last
week The new amendment provides that
a member OF the force who resigns or is
dismissed shall receive the money he con-
tributed to the pension fund.
Republicans. Progressives and indie
pendent Democrats. who believe Mayor
Mitchels hands should be upheld. say the
bill should be still further amended. Until
that is done even the most sanguine sup
porters OF the bill do not hope for its
passage In the Assembly. Their objection
IS to the following:
"Said board of review shall be COM
posed OF a member Of the Municipal Ser
vice Commission, a member Of the uni
formed police force and another person,
not necessarily an officer OF the city, all
10 be appointed and at pleasure removed
by the Mayor and TO serve without COM
pensation."
The board OF review, several anti-Tam-
many legislators Informed The Tribune
correspondent to-day. should be separated
from the Mayor. They argued that the
three members should be appointed. one
by the police ono by the Board of Estl-
mate and third by civic organizations.
In this way policeman would be always
assured Of fair rehearlng.
That the bills will not have easy sailing
.t,a 20 hat trna
the amendments were submitted 10 the
Assembly Cities Committee at an early
hour this morning, seven Of the eight
members present at first voted not TO re-
port the bills out for reamendment and
reprinting until they had read the amend
ment.
Here we were" said Assemblyman
Lockwood. Republican. Of Brooklyn,
called 10 order half an hour after mid
night and not one OF the members of the
committee had seen or read or heard what
the amendments were going 20 be, except
through the newspapers. Only the per
sonal plea Of Assistant Corporation Coun-
sci McGodrick and our desire 70 avoid de-
lay caused us to act"
Lockwood was not the only one TO critl-
else the representatives Mayor Mitchell
sent here 70 help pass this bill At
o'clock Yesterday evening these repre-
sentatives announced tina. within fifteen
minutes the amendments would be avail
q bic for inspection and copies given 10
those who wanted them. II was not until
to-day that any one got look az them,
except the representatives OF the Mayor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
Felix Diaz's Hopes.

From the information given TO the com
mittee il is apparent that Diaz counts on
tho support of the Huerts forces IN Mex
leo TO rally TO his cause. and is confident
that he will receive financial support IT
the United states II there is assurance
that the American government VIII a'
cord him recognition n ne gains coh'ro'
OF the situation
The only obstacle In the Diaz pro
eramme. it is said. lies in the difficulty OF
subduing the Northern Mexican states
Although he appears 10 be certain OF the
support OF the army in tho south, Diaz IS
not able 10 give assurances that ne WIN
meet with greater success In the hor'n
than IIuerta himself.
Senator Fail gave notice to-day that nc
would address the Senate on the Mexican
probIcm OH SATURDAY. II was sain ,na'
in preparing 10 offset any erect senator
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
FIGHTING NEAR T0RRE0N
Rebels Receive Reports of In
decisive Engagements.

Chihuahua. Mexico, March 5.-An OIL
cial report Of the lighting between de-
tachment of Federals northwest OF Tor
reon and a scouting party OF rebels under
General Urbina was received here to-day.
The fight occurred at Hacienda Pelayo,
west OF Napimi. and while intermittent
for two days. was of little Importance.
An unsuccessful Federal attack on the
troops OF General Contreras at Pedricona
thirty miles southeast OF Torreon' was
also reported to-day. There was also a
fight at the fridge OF Picardias between
General Robes and detachment believed
to have been sent out from Torreon 10
cooperate by fanking General Contreras,
The Fedcrals were forced to retire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
DIAZ FOLLOWERS ACTIVE
Awaiting Opportunity to Start
an Aggressive Campaign.

By Telegraph 20 The Tribune
I'll Paso, Tex. March 5.-Felix Diaz' 9
supporters, who have maintained secret
juntas here and az other places on the
border for months, are resuming activity
following the receipt Of kilograms from
Washington representatives. The Diaz
sympathizers have thus far made no
effort 10 send armed bodies into Mexico,
and since the flight Of General Diaz from
Mexico have apparently taken no action
TO push the interests OF their leader.
Formerly there were hundreds OF Felix
Diaz men in Jusrez, many OF them in the
garrison, but the Diaz strength in the
North now is said to be confined TO
American border towns, where the sup
porters OF the self-exiled leader say they
are awaiting an opportunity 10 return TO
Mexico and start an aggressive campaign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
MAS PROMISES ARRESTS
Tells Colquitt He Will Hold
Vergara S KidnapperS.

Austin. Tex, March 5.-Replying 10 the
Texas Governors inquiry concerning a
requisition for the kidnappers Of Clemente
Nergara. an American citizen. General
Joaquin Mas, Mexican federal general
commanding the district where Vergara
was lured into Mexico and reported ex-
ecuted. telegraphed to-day that he had
ordered the arrest OF the persons
named" His telegram did not say
whether, II apprehended they would be
surrendered to Texas.
General Mas signed his telegram Gov
ernor General Of the State Of Coahuila. -
and sent the message from Saltillo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
STEP TOWARD HOME RULE
Bill Introduced in House of
Commons Again.

London. March 5-The Home Rule FOR
Ireland bill was introduced again into the
House Of Commons to-day by Augustine
Birref, Chief Secretary for ireland, and
was read a first time enid prolonged
Ministerial and Nationalist cheers
The government has succeeded IN keep
ing secret the nature OF the concessions
10 be offered by Premier Asquith on Mon
day when the bill comes up for the second
reading. According TO reports from quar-
ters connected with the Cabinet, however.
Premier Asquith viii simply propose that
any Irish county may, by means OF a
plebiscite vote itself out of the operations
of the bill for a period Of three years.
II IS generally regarded in parliament
airy circles as certain that the Cnionists
will reject any concessions Premier AS
ouith IL likely 10 offer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
rslrs speech might have the state De-

Falls speech might have the State De-
partment was preparing a list Of Ameri-
cans killed IN Mexico which would show
that the greater number OF atrocities were
committed during tile Taft adniristra-
ton Representatives Of the State De-
partment have conferred with Democratic
members Of the Foreign Relations Com
mittee evidently 10 supply them with in
formation to answer Senator Falls ex-
pected charges
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
STATE OF SIEGE
In RIO DE JANEIR0
Managing Editors of Three News
papers and Several Military
Officers Arrested.

Rio de Janeiro, March 5.-The Brazilian
government authorities to-day proclaimed
a state OF siege in the cities OF Rio de
Janeiro, Nictheroy and Petropolis, which
is TO remain IN force until March 81. The
announcement was made as a preventive
measure against any possible troubles
which might be started by the disturbing
elements of the population as result Of
the recent instruction in the province OF
Ceara, where the situation was reported
10 be worse.
The managing editors Of three OF the
principal newspapers, "A Epoca,' Cor
reio da Note" and 20 Impartial" were
placed under arrest. while Generals THAI
maturgo Azevedo and Feliciano Mendes
de Moraes, two coonels and some other
officers OF the army were also made prls-
oners
4 strict censorship was Immediately es-
ablished by the government on tele-
graphic communications and all the
troops we're confined TO barracks, in
readiness for any eventualities.
There were no disorders in the federal
capital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06

Washington. March 5.-Sehor Da Cana
brazilian Ambassador to the United
states. received brief dispatch from his
government to-day directing him 10 as
sure Brazilian consular officers in this
country mot 10 feel any uneasiness be-
cause Of rumors" There were no advices
10 supplement it, the ambassador said.
News that Rio was under siege and re-
ports of an uprising in the northern states
of Para. Pernambuco and Ceara give
rise TO some apprehension, as the inter
est.s of the northern provinces and the
southern districts including Rio, are quite
distinct. TIL, southern provinces are con-
sidered the more progressive contain
most of the railroads and are the centre
Of the very extensive coffee interests.
In the northern provinces, such or those
from which the latest outbreak Is report
ID. the negro population predomlnates.
Nothing has been heard here OF any dis
turbancn in Brazil for several weeks.
Early in the present year meagre re-
ports reached the State Department or
hostilitIes then said TO be confined to Per-
nambuco and the neghboring state or
Ceara. but the cause OF the uprising was
not stated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
Toms River Fugitive Arrested

Pittsburgh, March 5.-Alleged 10 hays
absconded from Toms River, y. J., with
$500 belonging 10 the Ocean County
Trust COMPANY William r. Simmons was
arrested here to-day and held as a fugi-
tive from justice. The police said he had
5000 in his pockets when arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-06
Bryan Urges Secrecy.

Mr. Bryan painted a hopeful picture OF
the Mexican situation and then admon-
ished committee members not 10 talk
about what he had said The Secretary
intinated that he was rather dspleased
because there had been leaks on for
mer occasions when he talked OF diplo-
matte matters before Congressional com
rnittees Chairman Flood assured the
Secretary that the secrecy lid would be
clamped down.
Secretary Bryan advised against the
discussion In Congress Of the Mexican
trouble. He asserted that reports OF out
RACES against Americans and their prop
erty were exaggerated, but minated
that this government would eventually
demand reparation for all injuries. Mr..
Bryan also told the committee that this
government was keeping record OF
every assault on the persons or property
OF foreigners in Mexico. and that this list
might be the basis for action OF some
kind in the future. The President he
said might make public this record at a
later date.
The Secretary furnished the committee
little information. but SAID that he be-
leved General Carranza would recede
from his present position and permit
joHt investigation by Great Britain and
this government Of the killing or William
S. Benton, the British subject, slain at
Villas orders.
Mr.. Bryan urged non-partisan support
OF the administration policy He adj
mitted frankly that it could not be fore
told at this time what this policy WOULD
bring forth finally. but he was hopeful or
the outcome, and said there was nothing
TO indicate that Intervention was imm'-
nent.
Chairman Flood said the Secretary s
statement was "encouragIng No an
nouncement was made OF the discussion
behind closed doors except this statement
issued by Mr. Bryan
I'm discussing the Mexican situation
before the committee said. in answer TO
a question. that no pressure was being
brought to bear upon us by any Of the
European nations. and none had been.
Some OF the members OF the committee
said that in view OF the newspaper re-
ports TO the contrary. II might be well II
that statement was given TO the public
and ] told them that ] would give II 10
tho public"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-12-10
Bookkeeping at Vandalia.

The Vandalia Leader says:
&c. ]. wilkins, pharmacist at the
old Vandalia Drug Store was arrest
ed Friday night by Night Marshal
Atkins and arraigned before Mayor
Waters on a charge of selling liquor
without a license. He was placed I'M
der a $500 bond and appeared In
court Tuesday, when Ed Bibb took the
stand and testified to have purchased
a pint of whisky from Wilkins FIJI
day. Ernest Lewellen, Albert McCor-
mick, jim Tully and Chas. Baggett
were called to the stand but only one,
Baggett, testified to having purchas-
ed whisky. The defendant was
found guilty of the charge and assess
ed the minimum fine of 500 and
costs"
In the same issue of the Leader We
note the following editorial; Agar
is the closed sign on the door of tbs
d~rug-saloon emporium in the well
known location. For years wlthou
number this place has been under 81
lent condemnation while the odium o
It "smelt to Heaven" There are oc
casions when a Carrie Nation Nigh
be considered as an apostle sent fror
the Lord in place of those who shout
have been arbiters of civic righteous
: ness. We congratulate the city o
l its move"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1914-12-10
Welcome To Audrain.

w. H. Hutcherson, of Palmyra, Mo-,
has purchased the ]. c. Pierson stock
of merchandise at Benton City, and
renovated the establishment COM
pletely. He is being assisted by his
father, M. F. HUTCHINSON, his sister,
Miss Neva HUTCHINSON, and R. H.
Brown, of this city. The Ledger joins
the people of Audrain County in ex'
tending Mr.. HUTCHINSON and his ia
Their and sister a warm welcome t.
! Audrain county.