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Evening star., 1914-12-23
S.PARKER |SDEAD;;
A VICTIM OF L0CKJAW
Former White House Usher Sue
cumbs in George Washington
Hospital Following Operation.

Death from lockjaw of W. 5. Parker
for many Years an usher at the h,ce
House in the George Washington Uni
versity Hospital Monday night ca auseu
expressions of grief today by many
prominent officials in Washington.
Mr. Parker was 4 former caNa'r. man.
a member of the Capitol police force.
White House usher and an enpioye o.
the pension office. He was q me'hber
Of e. E. French Lodge. No. l., f. \. "A.
~, and the funeral services at Glen
wood cemetery tomorrow at pm. arc
10 be conducted with Masonic honors.
Mr.. Parker went to the hospital tor
minor operatiol., in good general health.
The operation was successfui. ana ne
[yas rapidly recovering when he con-
tracted lockjaw.
Formerly Soldier.
Mr. Parker was born in Culpeper
county, Va, forty-eight years ago. lie
spent three years in the cavalry OF the
United states when young man, and
then became Z: member Of the police
force of the District. He went to the
White House as an usher in the Har-
-ison .ad1nj1fist ration, remaining there
until the latter part OF Pres sldent aft $
administration. lie was transferred 10
the pension Office, where ne WAS Gu
moved at the time of his death.
He was married to Katherine a. huP-
pert In 1892, and she died In 191l. He
is survived by two children ana one
brother.
Evening star., 1914-12-23
Defers Plan for Waterways.

Senator Newlands gave notice in the
Senate today he would defer until next
session of Congress his plan to co-or-
dinate river and harbor improvements
into a broad national scheme OF wa
terway development. He said Presi-
dent Wilson was in favor Of the plan,
but unwilling to press it at this ses-
sion.
Evening star., 1914-12-23
SPIRIT Of CHRISTMAS
PREVAILS IN SCHOOLS
Last Day Before Holiday Vacation
Observed by Appropriate
Exercises.
Kindergartens Indulge in Games and
Story Telling-Upper Glasses In
Dramatic Presentations.

Through all the Districts public
schools today the spirit of Christmas
rciCued for this was the last session
oC school until January s.
TO practically every child the last
day of school before Christmas ls the
happiest III the school calendar. To the
Youngest ones II represents sort or
premature Christmas, in which they
learn more of Santa Claus and his
eight tiny reindeer to those of the
higher grades 1T is Il day OF great
freedom. when every one may join III
4 general good time, and also means
cessation of studies for more than
week.
III none of the grades are more
elaborate preparations made for the
festive occasion, perhaps, than 10 the
kindergartens. The Webster School
kindcrsarten, 10th and II streets north
west. which has quite o cosmopolitan
enrolment may be cited as Il typical
kindergarten celebration
Santa Claus Sings.
Santa Claus himself looked
suSpiciously like small boy with
JuaSk--was present and took part in a
singing game which the children play
ed. The kindergarten children had AS
their guests the pupils of the first,
second and fourth grades. who sang "A
number of Christmas songs. 'Toodles,'
Il pet dog belonging to one of the
teachers in the building. was also a
guest. wearing a bow of red ribbon,
undoubtedly a Christmas present he
had received.
After several songs, Miss Doroehy
Wall, principal of the kindergarten.
SIowball.
When she had finished one lad who
had been paying particular attention
cried out with all the impetuosity of
4 five-year-old. Tell it again." But
the time was too limited even to tell
another story. for gifts which the little
ones had made for fathers and mothers
tree. Finally, while Miss Wallis as
sistant, Miss Helen Townsend, played
the piano. the youngsters sang a little
farewell Christmas song.
At Wilson Normal School exercises
were held nearly all day. Early in the
day the kindergarten there had its ex-
crctSes. followed by the first and sec
ond grades. Later the exercises of the
third and fourth grades were held.
feature of which was the christmas
picture
At the High Schools.
This afternoon "a Fatal Message
was presented at Eastern High School,
and at Business Princess Kiau'' was
given. Seniors at Mckinley Manual
Training School had pa t. this morn
ing. one of the features of which was
a tree. This afternoon a play is to be
given, The Perplexing Situation"
Central High gave Little Women"
and this evening Western High is to
present Pride and Prejudice.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
PERCIVN. WAITS TOR
"BITTTER NIsIiANGI1Nsts tsNTs"

Washington, Feb. 2G-A IA confer
ence today between secretary Bryan
and Ambassador Cecil spring Rice "
wss decided that British Consul Per
ccval win not proceed into Mexico for
the examination of William s. Ben
tons body until better arrange
ments can be- made
Conflicting reports OF the location
Of Rentons body convinced officials
here that the British consul could not
proceed until the situation was made
more definite. and meanwhile the
American government will press Tor
such information as II needs for in
yestigation.
II WIS said that the British gov
ernment was not looking to the United
States for the recovery OF the body
as matter Of legal right al this
point. bat was depending on the good
offices of the Washington government
co bring about final determination
of how BENTON was killed and the pos
sible return OF the body to the fam
ily.
Meanwhile Percevai will remain In
~ Paso in conference with Major
General Scott ana waiting develop
ments.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26

nI.ooDLEss BNTTLE At
LUDLOW tNNESTlGN NTED

Trinidad. colo. Feb. 2G.-The
months old dispute between striking
coal miners and mine owners as 10
who fired the first shot IN the labor
war In southern Colorado, was
thrcshed out before The congregation
40 investigating committee today.
" illnesses Tor the coal operators
gave their versions of the battle at
Ludlow on October Z. between guards
in an automobile and strikers from
the tent c>f5ny.
ever this bioodless clash q contro-
vcrsy has ragged for almost five
months. each side accusing the other
81 bsipl the aggrcssor. Witnesses
for the operators today swore that
the firs, shots were fired bs the
strikers Counsel for the miners
sought 10 establish their claim lhat
the guards fired into tho LUDLOW col
ony before the strikers used their
guns
In the automobile on October T.
were Walter Belk and q. ". Belchcr
detectives. b. s. Larson, hotel pro
prict6r. n. q HOLT company store
manager al Dclagna, y. J Chapin
superintendent ot machinery for tho
Victor-American Fuci company. and
". &C. Watson, the driver.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
NEINGA's BoDY STILL WAITING
HANGING no 4 TigEI

Laredo Tex Feb. 4g-i nitod
states Consul Garrett aud s. j. Hill
Of Laredo. brothcr-m law of Clemcnte
Ncragu, We're expected so reach the
scene of Neraga's execution by Mcxi-
can fcdornls near Hidalgo TODAY
The consuls visit tn Hidulgo was
10 formally demand that Neraga's
body be surrendered 90 the family for
burial No opposition to this was cX-
pected FOR at last reports. the body
was still hanging Co "a tree and the
MeNicun troops have not denied the
manner ot his death.
Personal responsibility for Vcraga b
death, however hardly will bc fixed
until an extensive Investigation is
made. Colonel Alvarez. commander
of Nuevo Laredo. has assured Censul
Garrett that the guilty men viii Doe
punished
report that rebels were RESPONSE
hle FOR the seizure OF Ners,ga ON his
island pasture lu tho Rio Grsnde and
his subsequent death was not given
credencc hy those in touch with por-
der affairs II was pointed or' that
rebels have not operated n that Sec
tion of Coahuila for monthH. though
there are several bands of federals
opposite Neraga's ranch.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
AUDITOR DEMANDS
ACCOl NTING FROM CHASE

Trinidad. colo. Feb. 20 state
Auditor Roady Konchan today was
preparing subpoenas foT General
John Chase. Captain ". j Foreman
auf Lieut. =. S Chase. requiring
them 90 appear before him ana give
testimony under oath regarding the
accounts for HORSES purchased Tor
use 81 the militia. This action fol-
lowed the refusal Of General Chase
To permit Cnptnin Foreman 90 pro
0uca the books of the militia Tor tho
inspection of thc state auditor.
First subhcad
Before an attompt had been made
20 serve the suhpoenas on The Off
GERS. it was stated hy the military au-
thoFities that General chnse would
refuse t0 recognize tho authority ~
the state auditor to force him tn
give testimony General Chase. o.
was announced would agree to ap-
pear voluntarily before the auditor
and give him any Information he
asked. hut he would not accept ser-
vice of u subpoena nor would he per-
NIT any of his subordinate officers
To- give Information TO the state au-
ditor The theory Of tnc miltin lcgal
department Is that th. statute giving
the eudstor power 90 issue suhpoenns
does not apply to the militia. which
IL under tho direct control Of the
governor
Judge Advocate Edward Boughton
today. before the issuance OF the
suhpoonas. talked with Mr.. IIcne-
han over the tciophone. and offered
on behalf of the commanding gencr-
nj 10 furnish any Information that
was desired on the suhieri oi bills
for horses. the natter which Kene-
han IL investigating.
Mr. Kcnehau vent 10 the office Of
the district attorney whore Captain
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
S~%.Ss&A~AGNss~N'

New York. Feb g6.-Thc formal
order OF the court of appeals. per
mitting the removal at Charlcs Beck
er from the death house at Sing sing
prison TO the Tombs in this city, pre-
paratory to a new trial on the charge
Of instigatins the murder of Herman
Rosenthal. was filed here today Il
was expected that Becker would be
taken 10 the Tombs today
The last day OF Becker's stay In the
death house was today giaddcned by a
visit from his wife. owing to the
death OF her mother. whose funeral
was held yesterday. Airs. Becker was
prevented from going L. the prison
On Tuesday when news of the court
of appeals decision granting her hus-
band new trial for the murder Of
Herman Rosentnal was announced.
Becker's first thought when he heard
OF his successful appeal was OF his
wife. and he asked that she be noti-
fed The meeting between the cou-
Pile, who for sixteen months have con-
versed through bars, WAS pathetic,
although each attempted 90 Keep
back any outward display OF feeling
Mrs. Becker brought suit OF
clothes and clean linen. that her hus-
band may leave the prison In other
than the clothing furnished to depart
ing prisoners.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
FUTURE POLICY OF UNITED STATES RESTS
UPON OUTCOME OF THE BENTON INQUIRY

his view of the Benton incident but
said the American government was
slowly finding cut the details and that
many first rumors had proven un.
true. lie remarked that the United
states was pursuing necessarily pa
ucnt course He hoped. however, 10
have an the details Ia few days
lie regarded the attitude of the
British government In the case as
very generous In leaving investigation
OF the Benton affair TO the United
states. No positive Information has
been received as to where the body
was buried. or whether 1t was buried
at an. ON those points the American
consular reports were nov seeking in
formation. The president denied n
report that the United states had
asked Carunza 20 permit American
troops To cross the border 10 help pro-
tect foreigners He added that he
had positive Information that Car
rama and the rebels generally had no
intention OF setting up an independent
government in northern Mexico, but.
ON the contrary, had rejected the
idea.
Asked II the consiitntionalist move
ment was being financed ln this coun-
try. the president replied he had in
vestignted that very closely and found
financial aid was not being extended
IN the United states.
The president does not see how
armed forces can be landed In Mex
leo In any connection by any rule Of
international law without provoking
war unless it be- with the consent OF
Mexican authorities.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
BAD BANDIT CAUGHT
BY POSSE At
COOKS PEAK
Joe Maokey Under Indictment
for Horsestealing Surren-
ders when Surrounded by
Dozen Officers.
MADE SMOOTH ESCAPE
FROM GRANT COUNTY


Especial Dispatch te Evening HsFaid1
Hnlsboro. y NJ. Fe3. 2s.-Joe
Mackcn. under indictment here for
b rsc stealing and who has been a
fugitive from justice for the past four
years or since his successful escape
from the sierra county Sail here. was
rounded up by posse or twelve dep
uty sherins near Cooks Pcak at 2
O'Clock this morning and finally sur
reHdercd without dght.
Mackcy had let u be known that
he would not permit himself to be
tqaen alive, hut gave up without a
struggie when the officers began TO
close In.
sheriff Kendall heard OF Mackey
ten days ago in tho vicinity OF silver
city and got into communication
with sheriff McGrath OF Grant county
who arrested Maokoy but the bandit
In some manner convinced McGrath
that he was not the man wanted and
the officer let MIN GO. Mackay ar
rived at Lake Valley Monday night
with "a Sierra county posse on his
trail. Tuesday night he was SUR
rounded by nearby mountain ranch
but made his escape under cover OF
an old nsan who he took along. driy-
iug tle man neside him 80 that the
members lf the possc were afraid 40
shoot. Mackay LETT word az Lake
Valley and at the ranch that he would
not be- taken alive. The posse kept
on the trail and nnally landed their
man near Cook Peak He will he
brought here tonight. Mackcy Is con-
sidored one Of the genuine bad men
OF the southwest
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
Sig gnificdnt
Expression
BY Grey
British Foreign Secretary
Tells Commons Feeling is no
Less Deep Because it is Re-
strained.

TBS LcSsca Wire ~ is,,mng Herald.
London. Feb. Z6-sr Edward
Grey, the British foreign secretary.
i@lagmoa the house al commons io-
day OF Secretary OF state Bryan's
proposal To send an Anne ican army
surgeon and another responsible
american with Consul Perccvai of
Galveston TO conduct the examination
OF the body ur William 5. Benton. The
British ranchman killed by villa nt
Junrex The foreign secretary com
tinucd.
we are satisfied that the govern
ment Of the United states .s showing
as much interest in this case ana is
doing 90 much TO discover the facts
as i hcnton had been am American
citizen. We cannot ourselves do more
at the present moment than send "a
consul Co be present al whatever in
Nestigations may Doe made.
- viii make considered statement
I" the house OF commons npNt week
on the view of the British government
as To what can bee done further. either
10 get at the truth "a % b. then In
doubt, or 10 secure what justice may
require.
- '''is A'N'NrtiN 20 tiNphu- -
size what everybody knows the deep
feeling which exists IN this house and
IN the country IN the matter, which
his majesty's government FULLY shares
and which hope IL Is mny recog-
nized, Is no less deep because the ex-
preston OF Il has been SO very re-
strained"
Cheers from an parts of THE house
greeted the foroign seereiars's state
mcnt,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
M AMERICAN PoiITlUNI
PRISONERS ~ ~ ARIZ

El Paso Tex. Feb 2G.--'i am con-
WINGED that there are no American
political prisoners at Juarcz I know
there are a number of alleged small
crooks locked up lea the regular citf
inii' declared Consul Edwards To-
day. in connection with the stop told
last night by a. Auchaelis who dee
clarcd he had Just ieft the luarvz iail.
where he had been prisoner and
that Gustav Bauch and thirteen other
Americans were there at she time ot
his release.
81 do not rcognize Michaelis under
that name" continued the consul
"but his refusal to So to IN Pnso or
Go como and see me indicates pretty
plainly that hc does not care to meet
the El pasp police Political prison
ers. like Ranch. are not kept in the
h.l and / canont believe Miehaelis'
story"
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
UNITED STATES nss MADE
No REQUEST ON HUERTl

Washington. Feb. 28.-Word came
direct from President Wilson himself
today that the United States had
never requested permission to send
marines 10 Mexico city and had not
discussed nor taken up the subject
ln any way with Mexican officials.
OFFICIALS here made Il plain that
they regarded such an announcement
by General llueTta as being made for
its possible effect IN Mexico city and
TO nccentuate the provisional presl-
dents repeated assurance that for-
eignors are in no danger
For several days there had been
discussion in official dircles. about
the scnding of legation guard To
Mexico City similar 10 those sent by
Great Britain aud Germany, and
while Sc Is adnnted that the wash
ington administration had been son-
sidoring the advisabillty Of such
step. q was positively stated that no
decision in tine matter had been
reached
II also has been reported here for
some time thpt the IIuerta govern
mont was not averse to having for
eiEn countries send legation guards
to Mexico city. and that the dlplo-
matte Representatives In Mexico City
from practically an the nations had
recommended such action. The
United states has each time been ad-
vised previously OF the Intention of
other countries 10 send marines to
Mexico City and has offered no ohjes-
lions Very recently President Will
son told callers he saw no occasion
20 follow the action of other nations
in sending marines to Mexico City. IL
was stated that his position was un-
changed
The president told callers that Rear
Admiral Fletcher had sent a long
despatch discussing the Eendine OF
marines hut that his conclusion was
that such a move on the part OF the
AmorH'an government was not adj
Nlsahle or necessary al this time. Mr..
VShaughnessy took the same view.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
Deadly Drifting
Says Kahn of
Policy
California Congressman in
Speech in House Declares
Administrators Mexican
Course Must Change.
| fRy IeaseA wlse 70 E.rcnInE neraId.

tEsy Leased wsse to Evening neFald.l
Washington. Feb. s.-Representa-
tive Kahn. Republican, OF California,
In an address in the house today. cx-
pressed the hope that the admins
tration's Mexican policy soon would
give way 10 new one which would
bring about peace and tranquility In
the southern republic. While oppos-
ing armed Intervention, las asserted
that tine present policy unless speed
Us and radically changed. must in
eyitnhly lead 10 armed Intervention
The fact that u became necessary
10 ISSUE a proclamation removing the
embargo on arms 20 be shipped inta
Mexico, Representative Kahn said.
lis practically an admission Of the
failure of tne policy OF 'watchfui
waiting
Deadly drifting is much more
accurate description of the admin
istTation's policy. And since the en-
bargo has been removed. what has
happened Additional murder. addi-
'ional lawiessness. for which We are
probably responsible"
sir Kahn urEed that renewed ef-
forts be made 10 restore peace. lie
expressed the belief that n this gov
ernmeut were 20 inyh the co-opora-
tion of Argentine, Brasil and Chile In
an effort 70 solNe the Mexican diiii-
cuity. peace ana order soon would &c
established.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
Provisional President An
nounces Stern Refusal to
Permit Sending of 1000
American Marines to Guard
Legation.
ALL OTHER NATIONS
TOLD TO KEEP OUT.
President Wilson Personally
Denies that Request has
Been Made, Although Mat
ter has been Discussed.

tBy Leased Wire to Evening Hcrald.l
Mexico city. Feb. 26.--Provfsionai
President HuerIa today refused per-
mission 20 the United States govern
ment To send 1000 American marines
as guard for the legation here. This
information oame direc, from Gener-
al Iluerta himself.
General lIuerta says he was asked
by Washington TO agree TO the des-
patch. in addition to the Americans.
Of i00o more men made up OF Ger
mans. English and French. To an
OF this he returned "a negative reply,
ON the ground that there was no need
Tor such precautions.
Nelson O'Shaughnessy. American
charge d'nffaires. refuses either to
confirm or deny the Information.
Later MT O'ShRuRhnessy denied
any knowledge Of the proposal Ac-
cording 20 reports the plan IL said
go haye reached President Haerta
through other channels
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
WESTERN UNION STOCK
SALE is APPROVED.

Washington. Feb g6.-~Plans by
which the American Telephone and
Telegraph company viii dispose OF lta
S29. 100000 OF Western Union Telc-
graph stock through Kuhn Loeb and
company OF New York, acting as un-
derwriters. have aeen approved by
the department Of Justice.
The underwriters will dispose Of
the Western Union stock 10 parties
other than the American Telephone
ent Telegraph company 10 meet the
idtas of Attorney General McRey-
NJ Ids.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26

New York, Feb. 26.--Further re-
suictluns of immigration would aggra-
Vatc the scarcity oi labor in the rural
districts and smaller cities in the
lnstud states says Dr charles ".
Eliot president emeritus of Harvard,
m letter received by the National
Liberal immigration league, written
IN reply Go the question whother he
stili held Niew 90 that effect given
expression on January 90. 1871.
Dr Elliot asserts that q scarcity 90
labor boz this country will prevail ne
long ls there is sparsencss of popu-
liilnn uui enormous natural re-
sources Boo Tho development OF which
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
Month Old Controversy Over
BloOdless Battle at Dudlow
Threshed Out Before Con-
gressional Committee.
STATE AUDITOR ISSUES
SUBP0ENAs FOR CHASE
Head of Militia will be Forced
to Make Accounting for
Horses and Supplies Pur-
chased for Standing Army.
lny Lca.ca VIC 10 E,enIng ncraId.l

lBy Leased Wire 20 Evening Herald.
. Trinidad. Colo. Feb. ga =
. deputy bearing subpoena Is =
. sur by state Auditor Roady
. kenehan, and directed TO Adiu-
= iant General John Chase, WAS =
. turned back al the guard lines Z
. of the military camp here today. =
. A similar subpoena WAS served
. On Captain r. } Foreman, hut =
. b WAS announced by the mill
. tary authorlties tha' he had 7
. been ordered TO disregard t.
. Later Mr.. Kcnehan. az General 4
. Chases invitation. called az mill
. tary headquarters, whore the adj
. iutant general voluntarily gave
. him Information regarding bills I
. for horses prFchssed by the !
. militia.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26

Tulsa, Okla, Feb. 2G.--Mlss Lurino
Middleton. OF Los Angeles. Cal, was
seriously Injured and Dennis O'con-
nor, wealthy Tulsa oil producer
was killed when passenger train
struck O'Connors motor car. O'Con-
nor believed he could pass a crossing
ahead Of the train. o'Connor's OH
holdlnss are said To represent 81
600. Gee
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
of Gun
Men viii Die
April I3
Men Convicted with Becker OF
Murder of Rosenthal to Pay
Penalty in the Chair
Becker Leaves Death House

fDg Leased Wire to evening nerAia
= Albany. y. Y, Feb 3s.--"Gyp 4
= the Blood Lefty Louie"
. Whitley Lewis and "DaRo 4
. Frank" the gunmen Jointly com
. Victed with former Police Lieu
= tenant Charles Becker Tor the
. murdel Of Herman Rosenthal I
. the gambler. win be electrocutod Z
. during the week beginning April 4
. 18th.
The date was fixed hy the
. court of appeals today, when the
. Judges signed the four death :
= warrants
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-02-26
GERMAN OFFICER
KILLED IN DUEL
~ I.cased VIC b .s,rnlnr Hrrn,a- ,

~ l'Hass'd WiFc Co Evening WeFnId.
Metz Germany Feb. 26 -fleuten-
ant Haaac of the ssth Infantry reg
imeni, stationed here. was killed to-
dav la duel with Lieutenant Won la
Naieiia saint George. comrade of
the same regiment
According 20 the published version
of the quarrel tho duel was the re-
suit Of an Insult 10 Lieutenant Haaee's
wife at masked BAH last nleht IN
the military casino