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The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
MAIL EDITION
FOR SENTINEL
Palisade. lie Bequc and Other Towns
TO Get Papers on 4 O'Clock Mid
land, Beginning Shortly.

The Daily Sentinel has practically
completed arrangements whereby n
mail edition of this paper will be is
sued in time TO catch the O'Clock
Midland train each afternoon.
As result n carrier boy service
will be installed in palisade, and The
Sentinel delivered there each after
noon almost as quickly as it lis deliy-
cred to our local or Grand Junction
subscribers
DE Beque, Rifle, Grand Valley,
New Castle and Glenwood Springs
will also be supplied with SeHtinels
on the Midland train, thus giving to
nil these towns The sentinel on the
same day It is printed.
Tho now plan will he put into ef-
feet some time during the present
month.
ror the past two years The SeBti-
mel has maintained y carrier service
in Eruita, and we have . very large
list OF readers in that towR, but We
have never insugurAted . carrier
service in Palissde, although at all
times having large mailing list in
tnat town.
Tho new plan for the mail editissn
will he certain to Frove very popular
and will add largely to cur ever
growing circulation.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
SEVEN KILLED IN SHIP
BOILER EXPLOSION; MANY
INJURED IN WnECKA6E
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Norfolk. Va, May l2.-Seyen per
sons were killed in an explosion in
the engine room of the Old Domin-
ion ship Jefferson. near Cape Henry,
last uight- Several were injured. The
ship returned here and left the dead
and injured, and then resumed her
TRIP to New York
The dead members of the Jeffer-
sons engine crew have not yet been
Identified. According to officers of
the company, the vessel was not bad
ly damaged. The explosion occurred
while the vessel WAS passing out OF
the port OF New York. News OF the
fatalities was not learned until to-
day.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
few ARMS
ARE GIVEN
TO TROOPS
Time Limit Will
Expire Tomorrow
Afternoon at 5
TENTS REARED

TRINIDAD, Colo, May 12.=CBy
Associated Press. Union lead
ers in southern Colorado today
began preparation for the erection of
a new tent colony at Ludlow. The
strikers are engaged in clearing the
site of the old colony which was de-
stroyed by fire on April 20.
The operators are formulating
plans for the reopening of such mines
as were being run before April 20.
The voluntary surrender OF arms
by citizens has practically ceased.
Five o'clock tomorrow evening is the
final limit fixed by the federal Of
ficers.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
SHAPIRO AND ROSE RETELL STORY
OF HERMAN ROSENTHALS MURDER

Nj EW YORK, May i2.-(By AS
IN sociated Press. William Sha-
piro, driver OF the gunmen's
car and Bald Jack Rose testified at
the Becker murder trial today.
shapiro told of receiving the call
late on the night OF July / >. and Of
how he went to Sharkey's saloon and
picked up Rose. WALTON and Schepps.
Got out to Bridgie Webher's po-
ker rooms" lie said Fifteen min
utes later 'Dago' Frank, 'Gyp the
Blood, Whitley Lewis and LEFTY
Louie came out and ordered me to
20 to the Metropole hotel"
The witness then gave his version
of the killing OF Herman Rosenthal
After the four had caught up with
his car the witness swore that Whit
ey' Lewis said:
Make chauffeur turn around and
wait The cops are all fixed and
everything's all right Becker fixed
them
Under the fire OF cross examination
the witness was badly confused and
was unable to reconcile his testimony
OF today with that at the previous
trial.
Jack Rose told how he met Becker.
Also OF the alleged meetings of
Becker and Rosenthal.
Rose calmly told OF the part he
played, in the events leading up to
the GAMBLERS death. Ii was substan-
TALLY the same story he told at the
first trial.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
Not Enough Men in
Heaven to Furnish
Bass in the Chorus

Preaching a special Mothers day
sermon Sunday morning at the Meth
odist church, Rev. J. j. Giblin de-
clared that any old stick of a man
will do for father If the child has
the right kind of a mother" and
that there won't be enough men
in heaven to form the bass in the
chorus" In the evening he preach
ed on Troubles and said: IF
anyone hands you lemon make a
glass of lemonade out of it."
Mothers day was observed gener-
ally all over the city. Scores OF
men and women. boys and girls wore
carnations in honor of their mother.
Special music and sermons were in
order in all the churches. At the
Baptist church. Rev. Phillips spoke
three times.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
MAKES TRIP FROM
COAST IN 4 DAYS

That the Midland Trail is in fine
shape with the exception of several
spots which are about to he attended
to in Utah is the statement OF Mr..
and Mrs. c. o. Boyd Of San Diego
who arrived this afternoon from San
Diego in their new Chalmers six"
They left San Diego Saturday morn
ing and made the trip In record time
arriving in this city about o'clock
this afternoon They followed the
trail all the way.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd will remain In
this valley for several days bef6rs
continuing on their way to wash
ington. p. c. Their two children -,
Icompanied them.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
HALF DIVIDENDS
ARE DISTRIBUTED

Probably half the 100000 in de-
positors dividends was distributed to-
day by Receiver John j. Tobin and
his assistant, Dan T. Hill. A con-
stant stream of people filed past the
cage in the United States bank build
ing and collected their checks. Much
of the sums have been re-deposited to-
day in the two banks.
Receiver Tobin left for Denver,
where he goes to east his vote for
the compulsory arbitration bill in
the senate. He will have to make
the trip at his personal expense.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
ASQUITH WOULD AMEND
HOME RULE MEASURE
Associated Press.

London, Eng, May 12.-Premier
Asquith in the house OF commons
today pledged the government to in
troduce an amending bill to the
home rule measure. in the hope
of passing it by an agreement be-
tween the two parties. II this offer
is accepted. the original home rule
bill and the amending bill will be-
come laws practically simultaneously.
Bonar Law, the opposition leader
was bitterly criticised
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
NEWSPAPER PROFESSION
AS SACRED As MINISTRY
Associated Press.

Lawrence. Kas., May 12.=The
newspaper profession is as sacred a
calling as the ministry in the opinion
OF DR.. Washington GLADDEN.. of
columbus. o.. preacher and former
editor, who addressed the National
Newspaper conference conaucted by
the University of Kansas
Other speakers We're II. F. Harring-
ton of the Ohio State Journal viii
IRWIN, magazine writer. and Frank
b. Noyes, president OF the Associated
Press
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
Pride Girls Form
New Sewing Circle

Mrs. Laura Hoover Hamilton of
the Pride school has completed the
organization OF girls sewing club.
which Superintendent Hampton is
recommending to other communities
About sixteen young ladies' OF the
school have enrolled and will keep
up tho membership during the sum-
mer They meet each Thursday.
and the final hour is spent in discuss
ing current events and in enjoying \
social afternoon.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
DELAY MOVERS TRIAL.
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Lansing, Mich, May l2.-The trial
of Charles II. Meyer, president. and
thirty-seyen other officers and mem
bers of the Western Federation of
Miners. under joint indictment in
Houghton county on the charge of
conspiring against non-union copper
miners, will probably not begin before
June or July. The case was set for
trial at the May term, but the docket
is unusually heavy.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
LOCAL WOMANS BOY
.DROWNED| IN DENVER

Mr.. and Mrs. V. b. Lee have re-
ceived word from Denver of the
drowning OF the two and one-half-
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Carlos
Button last Thursday on Mt. Nor
iison. Mrs. Button was formerly
Miss Arninda Perce of this city and
is cousin to Mrs. Lee She has a
host OF friends in this city who will
sympathy.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
MOTHER SUFF HACKS ART

London. Eng. May PA militant
suffragist armed, with Ratchet. to-
day damaged the portrait of the Duke
of Wellington in the Royal academy.
The woman was standing looking
at the painting when she suddenly
drew a hatchet and slashed the paint
ing three times. She was arrested by
an attendant and gave the name Of
Mary Ansell.
Leeds, Eng. May PA hunger
and thirst strike effected the release
today of Lillian Lenton. militant
suffragist. who was sentenced to one
years imprisonment for the burning
of the Westfied house at Lancaster.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
FIRST SHIP FORMALLY
GOES THROUGH PANAMA
CANAL DURING NEXT week
Associated Press.

Panama, May l2.-The first ship
to pass through the Panama canal
under regular conditions will prob
ably make the trip next week Ac-
cording to Governor Goethals the
channel through Cucaracha will be
completed about Thursday. Observa-
toifs viii be maintained m 4 slide
for short time. and then a Panama
railway ship with cargo will be sent
through
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
JAP WARRIORS ARE RETIRED

Associated Press.
Toxic. Japan, May 12.-After a
conference of Premier Okuma and
the emperor today. Admiral Yammo-
to and Admiral Saito were placed on
the reserve list. No reason for their
retirement is assigned.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
MINOR OFFENDER NEGLECTED

Associated Press.
Memphis, Tenn. May l2.-ln the
rush of prison reforms in the last
few years minor offenses have been
neglected. declared Amos w. Butler.
secretary OF the state board OF char
tiles. in an address at the national
tions today.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
K. [. JOHNSON IS
NAMEO' CASHIER

The Grand Junction Fruit Grow
ers' board this AFTERNOON appointed
X. l.. Johnson. who has been book
keeper for the association for two
years to be cashier, succeeding Geo.
A. Nahstoll. Mr.. Johnson has tenn
porarily filled the office for several
months and will undoubtedly be an
efficient cashier.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
MORE QuAkEs IN SICILY
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Catania, MAY l2.-Slisht shocks
of an earthquake were felt today in
the vicinity OF Mt. Etna. which was
active again during the night. Flame
issued from the crater and surmount-
ed the high column of smoke.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
Godat Pleads His
Guilt; Fails To
Give 500 Bond

Ed, Godat pleaded guilty before
Justice Armstrong today to threaten
ing TO beat his wife. 1t was Justice
Armstrong; maiden case, and when
the evidence was concluded he placed
Godat under 500 peace bond.
which the latter was unable to secure.
Godat is a digh Line employe. His
wife is now engaged in a suit for d.
vorca
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12

John Martin. prominent Grinnell,
IA. farmer, stopped off in this city
this morning for a few hours visit
with friends, and left on the narrow
gauge for the Dolores section. where
he goes to look over the situation. He
may invest If he finds that it suits
him.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
THREE WOMEN CREMATED
IN YUMA HOTEL BLAZE
Associated Press.

AssocIlted Press.
Yuma. May l2.-Three women
were burned to death today in fire
which destroyed the Hotel Imperial.
The victims were Miss Naromi
Strong Miss Geneyieve Brown. teach
ers. and Miss Browns mother.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
N0RDICA TO Be BURIED
m NEW YORK, IS PLAN
Associated Press.

New York. May 1.-THE body of
Lillian Nordica will be brought to
New York for burial according to
her husband. George W Young. a
uanker. He will go to Italy to meet
the body.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
CAN'T TAKE WATERWORKS FROM NE,
FUNSTON WIRES TO THE CABINET
VXyASHINGToN, d. C.. May l2.-
w tBy Associated Press. -

TASHlNGTON, ID. c.. May a.
" tBy Associated Press. J-
President Wilson and mem
bers of the cabinet today discussed
the plans OF participation by the
United States in the Mexican media
tion conference. which begins Monday
at Niagara Falls. aud the various
problems which have arisen at Vera
Cruz. Just before the cabinet met a
message was received from General
Funston which said that there was
no indication OF movement Of the
Mexican troops.
There have been rumors," the
message read. that an attack was
threatened. These were due to re-
marks attributed to General Mas.
The waterworks cannot be taken
from the United States. If the pipe
line is cut it can be repaired In
few hours"
General Funston added that 200
sacks OF American mail were in pos
session of Mexican outposts. He 1ad
received no news. Private Parks,
who rode into the Mexican lines had
not yet returned
The President and his cabinet are
considering an appeal from the Bra
lillian minister at Mexico City on be-
half of the five South Americans
who are under arrest at Vera Cruz
for 'suipiug" American soldiers.
Consul Wealger reported to the
state department today that there
were 4 900 to 10000 rebels In the
vicinity OF Mazatlan when he left
They are alternating at the firing line
with the hope of wearing out the
federals.
State and navy department officials
are inclined today to regard as un-
important the Lobos Island incident.
which caused Huerta to protest that
the landing of American forces to
reopen the light house was a breach
of the armistice.
Secretary Daniels said there was no
thought of occupying the island in
war sense.
The state department announced
that American Consul Simpieh re-
ported that James Byington. who was
long prisoner in rebel jail had
been released.
Advices from Mexico City today to
foreign diplomatic sources stated.
that 1 be Situation here Is abot.t nuis1;
NAL. The people are not particularly
alarmed at tine report that the ban
dit leader. Zapata, might swoop
down on the city. There is no APP
parent weakening on the part of
Huerta
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
COLOMBIA N QUARANTINE
Associated tress.
paparna Nav

Associated Press.
Panama, May IA seven-day
the Colomb bian ports, owing to re-
ports indicating that conditions there
In regard to the bubonic plague have
become serious.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12

c. Laverty. special Rio Grande
man, arrived from his headquarters
in Salida early this morning and will
be in Grand Junction for the rest Of
the week
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12

vern Lurvey. owner OF the Lurvey
ranch in the Unaweep canon and who
has been visiting in the city for sew
eral days. returned home this morn
ing.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
RELATIVES CLAIM BODIES
Of HEROES OF VERA CRUZ
Associated Press.

New York. May l2.-The great
public tribute is ended and tho rela-
tives of three OF the sailors and ma
rtnes killed at Vera Cruz. have claim
ed the bodies. Others were sent to
various destinations.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12

George e. Deveray was noticed
among the early morning arrivals
this morning coming in from his
ranch in Rico for few days pleasure
visit. s
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12

Miss Lulu Fades and Miss Hulda
Burkhart. both OF Colorado Springs.
are among the eastern slope people
visiting Grand Valley friends this
week. ~ "
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
SPANISH STATESMAN DEAD
Associated Press

Madrid. May 12.=Eugenio Mon
tero Rios the famous Spanish states
man. who drafted the treaty whicn
ended the Spanish-A American war,
died today aged 50.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
Tenement C0LLAPSES;; ONE
DEAD AND ONE IS INJURED
Associated Press.

Pittsburg. Pa. MAY t2.-George
johnson was killed and five were
hurt when tenement collapsed in
a storm today.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12

c. E. Magrum of the Rock Island
lines is looking after his roads in
terests in this city and valley today.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
Associated Press.

Vera Cruz, May l2.-While the
Mexican commissioners are en- route
to attend the Niagara Falls peace
conference and during its sessions
their will be no inauguration of hos
tilities by American forces. There is
reason also to believe that Mexican
federals will not advance their lines.
The recent charge by General Blan-
quet that the Americans were break
ing the armistice has caused General
Funston to confer with his legal ad-
wiser. Colonel Porter. 1t is agreed,
that while actually no armistice ex-
lists. there is tacit understanding
that neither side will inaugurate hos
tilities. Interpretation will place on
tine agreement permit OF unlimited
strengthening of both sides as long
as no advance is made.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
NEW HAVEN HEARING WILL
SOON Be ENDED, PROPHECY
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Washington. u. c.. May l2.-There
is indication today that the inquiry
OF the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion into the financial operations of
the New Haven railroad and the
Billiard company will soon run its
course.
The case in the criminal courts.'
suggested an official of the commits
sion, is not civil proceedings. 1t
appears doubtful in proceeding OF
this kind If the real facts can be de-
veloped." "
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
NEGRO is LYNcBrp.
IRy Assoeiated Press. j

Shreport. La. May I2.-Ed
Hamilton. "a negro hold on
the charge Of assaultiug
white girl. was taken from the
Parish Jail today and lynched.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
OIL, FIRED BY LIGHTNING
FLASH, CAUSES S5s, 600 LOSS
Associated Press.

Tulsa, Okla. MAY l2."Two tanks.
containing a0.0oo barrels of OIL was
fired last night and Is still burning.
The loss &c ST 0 moo. x - -.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
Associated Press.

Ell Paso, Tex. May l2.-The circle
which has been drawn around Gen.
Rodridgo Quevedo. leader OF guer-
rilla band which has been committing
depredations on both sides OF the Dor
der. by rebel and American authori-
tieg. is narrowing rapidly, according
TO reports here. The rebels are on
the south and the border patrol is
on the north. Capture is expected
within few hours.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12

n ENNER, May l2ztBy A. C..
Newton. l--irhe legislature will
probably adjourn Saturday
night Unless SOME new developments
arise. in the opinion Of the house
and senate leaders. The governor 5
program will be carried out pretty
close to schedule. and the union
leaders who have attempted to pro-
q long the session or lusist on calling
new one with wider scope will be
defeated.
The house has passed the bill OF
expenses for the present session,
amounting to s8,500. The bond bill
is now in the committee OF the sen
ate. 1t is expeeted that the Per-
sons resolution VIII be defeated in
the upper body
The house is now working on the
Ardourel income tax bill to pay for
the services of the militia. II will
carry in the house and lose in the
senate in all probability.
The bond hill will carry in both
houses, but the senate is expected
TO cut out the Sweet amendment pre-
venting payment 10 the gunmen. A
joint resolution may be agreed upon
which will serve the same purposes.
Associated Press.
Denver. May l2.--The house today
passed on third reading the bill for
a constitutional amendment giving
the assembly the authority to enact
a law for compulsory arbitration OF
industrial disputes by vote OF 80
to 3. 4
A similar bill Is before the senate
for final reading.
The Persons resolution, asking the
governor for additional authority to
deal with the strike situation by en-
la.ging the scope OF his call, passed
the house by vote of 80 to ?. Re-
publicans and Progressiyes Joined the
Democrats in support.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12

Edwin Chase. well known Delta
man. arrived last evening for
short local visit
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
Associated Press.

Paris, France. May Death to
Americans. written in Spanish IN
large black characters across the
stone doorstep of the United States
embassy offices, today caused the
authorities to post policement for per-
manent duty in the vicinity.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
Associated Press.
Associated Press.

Pecos, May l2.-Leon Cardenas,
the young Mexican whose case has
developed into an international as
pect since his conviction three years
ago for the murder OF Miss Emma
Brown, faced hanging here today.
Every legal resource apparently has
been exhausted.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
associated Press.

Associated Press.
Aboard the U. S. s. California,
Mazatlan, by Wireless to San Diego.
May l2.--The Mexican federal troops
at San Bias have evacuated the town.
1t is understood they were ordered
by Huerta to proceed to Mexico City
to strengthen the force at the capital
Americans In Yaqui valley have
been assured OF the rebel friendli-
ness and have decided to remain on
their ranches.
Walter Neal, an American wound
ed recently at El Favor in a mine. is
safe with his family aboard the
cruiser Maryland.
There is an uncomfirmed report of
the killing OF c. B. Headley. an Eng
lishman. during fight at mine.
Desultory firing continues at Ma
zatlan.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
A associated Press.

ASSUCIHI6u Z coos = -,
Ell Paso, Tex, May l2.-Three
American lives will be the price col
lected by Gen. Rodrigo Quevedo lot
every bandit in his command who is
killed by constitutionalist soldiers
according to the defiance OF Quevedo
which reached here today. 1t is SAID
that the action will be taken as re-
venge for the action of Chihuahua
cattle companies owned by Ameri-
cans. who demanded protection OF
the rebels. As a result OF the oe-
niands the constitutionalist cavalry
was sent out and several bandits were
killed in a running fight.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
Associated Press.

Juarez, May 12.-No word OF the
proeress of the assault on Tampico
bv constitutionalists has reached
here today. Since news OF the open
ing attack of Sunday communication
has closed. Rebel leaders in Torreon
are also without reports.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12
MEDIA TITO N
WILL AVERT.
WAR-W|LS0N
England Hurries
Cruiser to
Tampico
BRYAN CHERRY
XXYASHINGTON. ID. C.. May Ia
w tBy Associated Press. y

TXyASHlNGToN, b. G., May IA
w tBy Associated Press. y
Members of the cabinet. after
Il prolonged conference with Presi-
dent Wilson on the Mexican ,situa-
tion, declared that the President is
confident that mediation will sue
ceed and further serious consequences
be averted.
Most of the discussion at the meet
ing related to mediation and the
views to be presented by Justice La
mar and Frederick Lehman at Nj
agara Falls.
The London report that cruiser
has been sent to Tampico is not re-
garded as significant
Secretary Bryan announced that
representations had been made to
this government by South American
mediators on behalf of "snipers" who
had been arrested at Vera Cruz and
made at the request OF the Huerta
government. 1t is understood they
had done ground "sniping" which
was done in Mexican territory.
1t is a question whether the ac-
cuseds are Brazilian or Venezuelan.
Associated Press.
Washington. d. c.. May 12.-Senor
Olivera, the Brazilian minister in
Mexico City. informed the state de-
partment today that the Mexican
government had ordered the immedi-
ate release of Vice Consul John K.
Silliman. who had been held a pris-
oner at Saltillo The minister added
that as soon as Silliman reached Mex
leo City that he would obtain for
him a safe conduct to Vera Cruz.
The daily sentinel., 1914-05-12

Associated Press.
Washington. d. c.. May l2.-Ad-
miral Howard Of the Pacific fleet
reported today the abandonment OF
the Mexican federal grnboat More
los. which yesterday was boarded and
set fire. II was blown up by con-
stitutionalists at Mazatlsn.
Admiral Howard further reported
that the constitutionalist artillery on
San Piedras island drove the Mexican
transport Kerrigan out OF the harbor-
The yacht lola has been towed TO
Guavmas by Cleveland Arthur Paine.
a wealthy Californian. 1t was TWO
weeks overdue and was reported cap
tured by rebels
The navy department today called
on Rear Admiral Badger for com
ple.e report of the unofficial state
ment that an American force had
landed at Lobos Island and taken pos
session OF light house there.
Admiral Mayo reported that TWEEN
ty-three cannon shots were heard al
Tampico last night. Several Ameri-
cans have refused to leave the city.
Persistent reports from Mexican
sources that Revolutionary Leader
Zapata in the southern part of the re-
public. was proving an Immediate
menace to foreigners in Mexico City,
led the state department today to
seek all possible information on the
subject.
Foreign countries having represen-
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