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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17
DECISIVE DEFEAT
FOR REBEL TROOPS

LAREDO. Texas. March l6-Decisive
defeat OF a column Of Constitutional
list troops an route. 1t is believed. to
take part in the proposed attack on
Monterey. Mexico, AT Bustainente Can
Noi, Is, reported in Official advices re-
cciVed tonight at Federal head0uar-
tiers at Nuevo Laredo The rebels were
utterly routed. according TO the dis
patch. with loss OF about 800 men
killed, captured or wounded. The Fed
eral losses were not stated
Bustamente Canyon is about midway
between Laredo and Monterey
In their flight, the Constitutionalists
were said TO have left behind large.
quantities OF arms and ammunition.
and the Fedc-als claimed the capture
OF many wagons, carrying arms and
supplies. and 100 loaded pack animals.
The rebels. reported as part OF the
movement against Monterey. were
moving toward Morales. Nuevo Leon.
Who commanded the forces engaged
was not stated
Train service between Monterey and
the border was resumed to-day, a pas
sengcr train arriving at Nuevo Lare-
do.
General Quintana. with 1900 Fed
cral troops, was reported tonight en-
route to Nucvo Laredo to take COM
mand OF the garrison there. and Gen
cral Guardiola. who. with a large Fed
oral force. is marching overland to
attack Matamoros. across the boundary
from Brownsville, Texas, was report
Ell near Guerrero to-day. The great
or number OF the rebel troops stationed
nj Matamoras were Withdrawn to take
part in the campaign against Mon
tcr"y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17

Mexico. They feel that the dignity. OF
the United states is waning, and that
we are being kicked about by lot of
bandits. who assume to he governing,
Mexico.
The question in the minds OF the
people OF Illinois is how much the gov
eminent of the United States is going
to stand.
we can't take arms into Mexico to
protect our Own Legations. Hucrta di-
MES them adm Ssion. so our representa-
tives there must remain unarmcd.
Again, the McNicanS won't permit
the holding OF an investigation into
the death of q British subject, because
they say, II is none OF our business
The difficulty is that Mexico cannot
preserve order herself. and will not
permit any other nation To undertake e
IL II Is dog in the manager policy,
pure and simple
heard Il good many men who have
followed the situation closely, say that
the Monroe Doctrine would not be
badly dislocated If the United States
We're to invite the powers of Europe to
JON with this country in establishing
order III Mexico. They cite the Boxer
case as precedent.
Il do not give these as my own opin-
Ions ! ar not prepared to state mine
Tney are the views OF the people l met
on my trip
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17

FL Paso, Texas, March 17.-Oscar AL
len, an American who was employed
as a Waterman by the MADEIRA Com
pany. Ltd, of Pearson, Chihuahua was
murdered by MeXicans some time on
Sunday night. Details OF the murder
have not been received yet, although
friends of the dead man have sent mes
sages to Pearson requesting that they
be furnished with full particulars.
The message which brought word of
the murder said that tho body OF Allen
had been found near the commissary
store.
Allen was flftv-fve years OF age lie
was born at Corpus Christi, Texas,
where a brother and sister survive
him. Aliens father was sheriff of
Nucccs County, Texas, for several
years. y widow and several children
reside in Pearson.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17
HUERTA, DEFIANT,
BRINGING ABOUT
GRAVE SITUATION
Continued From First Page,

Continued From First PascJ
Juarez. to have his machine at Chit
huahua within the next twenty four
hours. Incidentally, il was learned
that the regular triweekly passenger
service between JuarcZ and chihuahua
had been abandoned temporarily Tho
trains are said to be needed for trans
porting troops south from Chihuahua
These Two facts were taken by rebel
officials at JuareZ TO indicate that Cen
eral Villa IS anxious 10 begin his at
tack on the Federal intrenchmcnts at
Torreon. General Angeles, the artil-
lery expert. who left here Yesterday
Tor Chihuahua. was reported to have
halted only long enough for a confer
ence with Villa, and To have proceeded
10 the front without further delay.
sensational reports OF big battles
and great loss of life in dynamited
trains remained without confirmation
to-day, and were denied In official
circles and by correspondents of the
Associated Press at Chihuahua.
III was learned that the Federal rail
road between Eagle Pass and Torrcon
still is open, a fact which railroad men
say means that there has been no
significant lighting thus far at the
Turreon front.
In the telegraph office at Juarez il
was stated that the censorship inauE-
uratcd yesterday applies more 10 the
quantity OF matter that can be lied by
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17
Many Rumor, Anoo,

Douglas. AriZ.. March lG.-Gencral
Carranza, first chief of the Consti-
tutionalists, has not been heard from
since he left Aqua Prieta last week
Tie was expected To reach Onitas Pass
between Sonora and Chihuahua States.
to-day.
Meantime, many rumors are afloat
that Carranza intends 10 camp in the
mountains and remain out Of COM
munication with the border until as
sured OF the attitude Of Villa toward
him. He is also said to b. dcsirous of
keeping out of touch wish the United
states for time. Both OF these re-
ports. however, were branded by rebels
as falsehoods circulated by lIucrta
agents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17

should be Ohstructed in their inquiries,
Or find their representations unhecded
BY Cons:itutionalists. the State De-
partmcnt, it was said. might feel called
upon 10 consider other mcans or safe
harding the lives and property not
only Of Americans, but foreigners in
Mexico
Rear Admiral Fletcher reported to-
day conditions We're quiet az Vera Cruz
and at TaInpico
From the west coast. Admiral How
ara reported that gunboat engage
ncnt between FeJerals and rebels tool.
place n Topolobampo. but resulted
In little advantage 10 either side
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17
BURNS |SAT WORK
ONLEOFRANKC CASE
Famous Detective Promises That
Mystery Shall Be Cleared
Away.
HE SEEKS ONLY THE TRUTH
Already Assured That Condemn
cd Man Is Not 4
Pcrvcrt.
Especial to The Tirncs-Dispa,ch1

Atlanta Ga. March lG.--Tn a state
Rurns practically gave his promise to
the public that he would clear away
all mystery surrounding the murder OF
Mary PhaEan. for which crime Leo NJ.
Frank is sentenced to hang on April II.
- have no doubt concerning the
ability of myself and that Of my asso.
ciatcs to clear up this AFFAIR declared
Mr.. Burns. am not relying on my
own efforts alone. have associated
with me some of the country's great
est experts on criminal INVESTIGATIONS
OF this particular kind. and the public
may rest assured we Will find the
And tho truth is all VIC are after.
have been enabled To clear up far
more battling mysteries than. is pre-
scented in this case. and when they were
cleared UP they. appeared 10 have been
very simple, problems. All ask is that
the public keep an open mind. Just az
I am doing. | would not. Of course. do
anything TO thwart justice. | believe
in capital punishment for murders. and
whoever Killed Mary Phagan should
be hanged for the crime.
His Attitude known.
r l,I,, VINO employed me IN This case
they know that ! will make tho truth
known. regardless Of whom it affects.
tectives and the solicitor-pcnora will
cooperate with me in this quest
Barns stated, after long CONVEX
closely observed the prisoners actions
and mental processes: he is convinced
J. RANK ~ not a p.rN"rt, as WAS charged
by jim Conley at the trial
In my work have had occasion to
come in contact with abnormal people
Of all kinds. and know them and their
characteristics well Eurns said. Many
perEerts occupy high places in society
and in business II is not a difficult
matter for me to detect one Amor
mality has its uuiailing marks. Frank
Is normal man | am satisfied OF this
fact"
Mr. Burns said lie expected to inter
view Jim Conley. lie laughed at the
popular Impression that he expected
TO submit Conley 10 the third degree"
methods.
Inspccts Scene of Murder.
Burns began his WORK to-day by.
making a visit TO the National Pencil
Factory, where Mary phagan was muir
dcred lie was accompanied by Cap
tain {. w. Burke. a detective in the
employ Of the defense. and Attorney
Leonard Haas, one of Franks counsel.
Burns went direct to the basement to
the point where the body was discov-
cred, and commenced a minute cxarni-
nation or the physical points in the
case.
After a careful inspection of the
GGa ass Turns went to the ground
the elevator where Conlcy claims he
sat for an hour or more on the morn
Ing OF the tragedy waiting for Frank
TO call him. From there the detective
went 10 the metal room on the second
moor. where the prosecution contends
the murder was committed
An interesting feature of the case
to-day was an invitation extended by
Frank to the members of the Southern
newspaper Publishers Association to
visit him IN the Tower and ask any
questions they desired answered"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17
ALLEGED MURDERER CAUGHT
Negro Wanted in Norfolk Arrested Early
This Morning,

lohn Winston. alias 'Richlnond" colorcd
characterized by the police bad man."
who is wanted in Norfolk on the charge OF
murder. was arrested this morning al 2:3o
O'Clock by Detective Sergeants KrenSel and
Atkinson at 2-os Shor; Porter Street, Soui
Richmond. where he has been In hiding for
nearly two weeks.
Yesterday afternoon Chief OF Police Wer-
nsT was requested by Chief kizer. OF Nor
folk, to arrest Winston. as Information had
been obtained that he was In this city
krcnGel and Atkinson were detailed on tho
case. and succeeded in locating him on tho
Southsiie.
knowing that the negro had . reputation
as a Sunman. the detectives summoned Pa
troimen Nj. j. Moore Tinsley, Dunnavant
and Wcscott and surrounded the house
where Winston was With drawn revolvers
the detectives entered and had no difficulty
in arrcsting the man they sought
Winston. who WAS locked up at the Third
Police Station, according To the police adj
mitted that he shot and Killed Dick smith
also c0lored. In Norfolk. on March /
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17
TrOOps Ncndy 10 ,In,.r

Atlanta. Ga, March >l6-Thc Seven
{eenth Infantry. ordered from Fort Me-
rherSon: near here. to Eagle Pass.
TeXas. FOR patrol duty on the border
IN connection with the Mexican situa-
ION, Will leave here in two details, on
announced here tonight Two trains
VIII convey the troops. one going by
way or New Orleans and the other by
way or Memphis. Lieutenant Colonel
Grithth. late of the Nineteenth Infantry,
VIII be In command
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17
Confcrs NTH napLers.

New York, March 16.-R. y. Brown.
president of the National Railways OF
Mexico, day conferred with bankers
with respect 10 plan for the payment
OF El,aoo.o00 interest due on April
on the roads bonds
MIR. Grown said that It larger per
centaSo OF the National Railways mile
age was In OperatiOn when he left
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17
Consul Is DepOscd.

NoGalcs, AriZ.. March l6.--On account
OF alleged lack OF sympathy with Cen
eral CarranZa personally, Ricardo
Ciayou. Constitutionalist consul here
to-day was sunmarily dismissed lie
NIL be succeeded by Il. V Anaya, or
Tucson.
This is the latest development In the
aiu-t a'ranZa plot, which is said to
nave been formed here recently Ciayou
Sdiu he supported the cause. ana not
the man. and il is reported that there
Was rear he might join with the oppo-
nentS OF General Carranza
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17
Penn and RonilIas ErceJ

Nosales Sonora. Mexico, March Ia
Alberto Pcna, former Mexican Senator.
and Manuel Bonillas. ex-Minister of
Fomento, were at liberty to-day hav-
ing been freed of the charge that they
had been conspring against General
Ncnusttano tarranZa. The men were
arrested on the charge of having en-
tered an anti-Carranza plot on Satur-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17
Views uenrd bv sherman

Washington. March l6.--Scnator Law
renee Y. sherman. of Illinois. who has
just returned from Chicago. said to-
day:
Il have been among the people OF
Illinois for week. and | have heard
them discuss the Mexican situation. and
this is what | gathered from them.
Nobody wants war. but the people Of
my State feel that we are being huInil-
lated by the insolent conduct of about
three different alleged governments in
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17

correspondents than to the quality.
The single line. IT was explained, was
crowded with official business, and II
was found necessary to decrease the
amount OF press dispatches being
filed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17
Going 10 Mexican waters.

Seattle, Wash., March l6-The cruis-
err Chattanooga. now at the Puget
Sound Navy Yard, has been ordered 10
be ready to sail for Mexican waters
about April /. She will relieve the
cruiser Pittsburgh, now OH Mexican
duty.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-03-17

than for some months. due to the as
Slstance and protection given by the
government
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-11-05
AND Personal

Mrs. y. V. Gallegos returned
home yesterday.
Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. X. a.
Fullwood girl. Oct. IS.
III. r. DeOliveira was in from
the ranch near Puerto today.
II you have anything TO move
call Dunn Transfer Co.. phone
lOI.
Donald Stewart left Wednes-
day for Las Vegas on a business
trip.
Elmer Edwards is in Santa
Rosa this week assisting in the
bank.
See the new 1918 Maxwell 30
The best and cheapest.
f'arr Herring. Dealer.
II. &. Shinn and wife we're
here from Logan this week hav-
ing some dental work done.
Mrs. h. J. Smith is here from
Logan taking medical treatment
at the Physicians Hospital.
Mrs. Otto Matthes Of Taft
Calf, arrived Wednesday to visit
her sister, Mrs n. w. Carson.
a preliminarytrial of the three
arrested for cattle rustling is be-
ing held at the court house be-
fore Justice McElroy. The case
will BE- on again tomorrow.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-11-05

fence, plenty of water, 50-ton silo.
2+-acreS of good crops, S-room
dwelling 25xS0 adobe barn and |
o-stall barn. This is q bargain
for anyone wanting q good little
ranch. See J. ID. LovELADY.
For SALE AT THE BAPTIST PAR
soNAGE-Dining table and
chairs, rockers. brass bed
springs and mattress. heating
stove. library table, desk.
dresser. kitchen cabinet, refrig-
orator. and other articles. All
good furniture.
c. \. Wilson.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-11-05
CARD OF THANKS

We sincerely thank those who
assisted US in the last sickness
of Mr.. Sasser and illness of our
boy. We IRE especially grateful
to our neighbors, the Baptist w,
NJ. L. and to Pastors Hearn and
Wilson. Should ever need arise,
may God raise up such friends
for them. Gratefully,
Mrs. Sasser and Children.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-11-05
Cash for old gold and oil.
ver.-Blitz the Jeweler.

The First National Bank state
ment which is given in condens-
ed form speaks volumes for the
institution and the prosperity of
the town and country. Its dee
posits are S27 ,S2O.sl more than
the statement issued in June
when there was but one bank in
Tucumcari.
Messrs. Jackson and McDon-
aid of FL Paso spoke to a good
sized audience at the court house
Monday night. Both are fine
speakers and the audience was
well entertained as well as heard
a most beautiful word picture of
the official life of President Will
Sol given by Mr.. Mcdonald in
his mastery manner.
WANrED-Eggs and butter,
fresh meat. Highest cash price
paid. See ]. X. Wells
The American National Bank
has an official condensed state
ment in this issue which will be
OF interest 10 everybody. This
statement shows an increase of
Sic, 20O.3 IS over the statement is
sued by this bank a month ago.
This speaks well for the bank as
it goes to prove that the people
believe in the stability and relia-
bility of this institution. Tucum-
carl and Quay county show pros
perity is here this year.
For ~SALE--Three-room house,
two porches, good cave and out
houses, on South LIST street, two
blocks from High School, three
fine lots, one corner. Price S675
if taken soon. Call News Office.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-11-05

A good family horse for sale
or exchange for milk COW. Ad-
dress box 347,
NJ. f.. parrish's little infant
died and was buried at Sunny
side cemetery Wednesday.
f.. f.. Weaver was in from his
farm near Quay selling sorghum
from so to 65 cents Il gallon.
Before buying an automobile
be sure and see the new 1918
Maxwell rs"
Farr Herring Dealer.
DR.. Sanford came up from the
town of Cuervo to visit his daugh
ter, Mrs. J. NJ. Putnam. and his
many friends.
a. e.. Maynard and family arr
rived Wednesday and took pos
session of the Glenrock Cafe. and
will conduct same. They are exc
p~erienced people and promise to
run a first-class place.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-11-05

When visiting FL Paso stop at
the Ramona Hotel, 6l0 n. Stan
ton ST., within walking distance
of the business section in a re-
spectacle neighborhood, under
first class management. II is
homelike, clean. cool and has
ample baths. Rates SOC to Sl.50
a day. 46-tf
Time Of Arrival and Departure
OF Trains
Arrive Departs
No. |, west bound 7:l0 p. IN. 1880 p. m.
No. 2, east bound 1915 a. m. 1890 am.
No. 3, west bound, $40 4. n. 3:45 a. IN.
No. 4, east bound l:25 a. m. l:30 a. m.
Amarillo passenger 700 p. m. loo pm.
Dawson passenger $3.50 p. m. 1880 am.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-11-05


Rosa and voted for his favoriteS
Tuesday.
The Methodist ladies' will con-
duct a cooked food sale at Starks
grocery Saturday afternoon.
WANTED-Scbool boy, over 10
TO work for board and room.
Call at Palace Hotel.
FoUND-A nice umbrella, Own
er "a have same by calling at
this Office and proving property.
]. II. WEIGH. of Forrest, was
in the city the past week shaking
hands with his many friends.
Misses Maggie and Cleo Jack
son came up from Hanley Satur.
day to do some shopping and
visit friends.
The cooked food sale at Starks
Saturday afternoon will be con-
Quoted by the ladies' of the Meth
odist church.
Z. Il. Hamilton has returned
from a two weeks visit with rel-
atives in Kentucky. lie reports
a splendid time.
FARM To RENT;--5 miles OF
town, good road, 80 acres in cul-
tivation, water, good house, barn
etc. see DR.. Nancy.
Election day was a beauty but
the weather had no i'll effect on
the candidates as they fought
il out with their coats on.
r. J. Kloeckler. of Temple,
Okla, is here visiting his sister,
Mrs Funk. He is well pleased
with this country and is contem-
plating moving bis family here.
The Methodist ladies' ask you
to call at Starks grocery Satur-
day afternoon where they will
conduct cooked food sale.
Everything for the Sunday
dinner.
Improved section of land five
miles north of Wheeler Town,
Wheeler Co., Texas, TO trade for
New Mexico ranch in the brakes.
i. w. Hour, Whe eler. Texas.
Sat
The vaudeville at the opera
house Monday and Tuesday
night was we'll attended. Man
ager Hurley gave the patrons
the regular picture show in con-
nection.
Messrs and Mesdames II. Il.
Jones, w. A. Randle and w. r.
Rector; J. b. Corn and Miss
Nelms went to Clovis Saturday
to attend a big blowout" given
by the Elks. They went over in
two autos, returning SUNDAY.
X. A. Dodson, Mesdames r..
Pack and II. Rusty returned
Saturday from albuquerque
where they attended a Baptist
convention. The state conven-
ton will be held in Tucumcari
next October.
BARC AlN--New Sample
Grand Piano.--BLITZ the
Jeweler.s
Rev. c. A. Wilson, who has
been pastor Of the Baptist church
for several months, rendered his
resignation to the congregation
Sunday. He will remain in
charge of church until about De-
cember LIST when he expects TO
leave for California. Mr. Wilson
has made many friends during
his stay in Tucumcari who are
sorry to have him and his family
leave. Poor health is given as
the cause and we hope he will be
benefited by the change.
WANTED-Girl for Office work.
Must know something about
shorthand and typewriting; APP
ply at Office of r.. w. Bowen cor
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1914-11-05
RANCH FOR SALE

Three miles from town, ! Sec
tons good grazing land under
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-04-23
VIEW OF THE LONDON PRESS
Monroe Doctrine Blamed for Present
Situation,

London, April 21.--Mexico overshad.
owed all other matters in public inter
est here.
The Westminster Gazette, leading
government organ in expressing the
view that nothing can now avert war,
cor if not war what the late William
e. Gladstone would have called mill
tary operations" says:
Zone cannot pretend to be surprised
that this should be the end of the re-
fusal of the United States to recog-
nize General Huerta. There are a
good many other nations which in
other circumstances would have
tackled the hornets nest. but this
case is one in which the Monroe doc.
trine saddles the United States with
heavy obligations from which there is
no escape"
The Pail Mall Gazette, an opposi.
ton newspaper, says:
Our sympathy with the Americans
does not blind us to the perils of the
course to which they seem about to
commit themselves"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-04-23

respect for our government without
recourse to the congress and yet not
exceed my presidential powers as
president, but | don't wish to act in q
matter, possibly Of SO grave conse
quence, except in a close conference
and cooperation Of both the senate
and the house.
II, therefore, come to ask your APP
proval that I should use the armed
forces of the United States in such
ways and to such an extent as may be
necessary to obtain from General
Huerta and his adherents the fullest
accord and most complete acknowl
edgment of the honor and dignity OF
the United States in the republic OF
Mexico.
"There can, in what we do, be nc
thought of aggression or of selfish
ACKNOWLEDGMENT. We seek to main
tain the dignity and authority of the
United States only because we wish
always to keep our great influence
unimpaired for the use of liberty
both in the United States and wher
ever else it may be employed fol
the benefit Of mankind"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1914-04-23
NE:WSINMONTANA
Events happening in Various
Parts Of the State,
May IlEa" Es.D OF BOXING
Fighter at Billings Dies From Fras.
tured Skull! Sustained When
Knocked Down.


A coroner's jury which investigated
the death Of Charles (Kid) Fortney
of indianapolis, Ind, who was killed
at Billings in the seventh round of
scheduled ten-round bout with Roy
Coguill of Cody, Wyo., reached a YER
dict that Fortney came to his death
from injuries received in a legalized
boxing contest" Coguill was &C
quilted.
Referee Charles Irby, Matchmaker
Carl Roloff. Timekeeper Trenary and
Inspector Howell testified that the
conditions prescribed by the state box
ing law, permitting twelye-round
bouts had been complied with fully.
Attending physicians gave concussion,
hemorrhage and shock of the brain
as the cause of death.
Fortney was felled by a blow on
the chin and. in falling, struck the
back OF his head on the floor. He
died in five hours without regaining
consciousness.
1t is believed here that Fortney.
fate means the death knell of legal
lied boxing in Montana The Riley
boxing law, proposed by the legisla-
ture, will be submitted to referend-
UNI vote on repeal at the fall cleo
tiOns,