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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-03
1000 REFUGEES FLEE
FROM 0J|NAGA BATTLE
Half-Starved Women and Children
and a Few Federal
Deserters.

PRESIDIO. Texas. January 3.-Twc
thousand Mexican refugees. including
half-staryed women and children and
some federal deserters. rushed across the
river to the United States today to seek
protection from the battle at Ojinaga,
Mexico. opposite here.
Savage fighting between rebels and fed
erals at Ojinaga continued throughout
the night and was still in progress this
morning.
The besieged federals, who were thrown
into a panic at the first onslaught of
the rebels, today were resisting stubborn
ly all attempts OF the attacking army to
drive them from the town.
Report Heavy Federal Losses.
Before daybreak the artillery fire of
the rebels, which had continued all night
before, became more furious. A rain of
shells descended on the federal intrench-
ments. Wounded soldiers who found
their way across the river told the Amer
lean Red Cross officials that the federal
losses were heavy.
During the night about 200 federals
made a desperate sortie and from the
river bottom about half mile from
Ojinaga, attempted to dislodge the rebels.
But the constitutionalists opened fire on
them with machine guns and whipped
them back. with severe losses.
Bullets on American Side.
Scattering bullets fell on the Ameri-
can side today. but no American was
injured. Fresh Red Cross supplies which
had been urgently needed arrived today.
Nurses and physicians are preparing to
care for the large number of wounded
they expect TO find on the field at the
conclusion of the battle.
The federal paymaster, with S145, 900
Mexican currency, arrived from Maria
today. A report that the money had been
stolen proved untrue. The money was
rushed across the river in the hope Of
encouraging the federal soldiers Gems.
Francisco Castro and Salvador Mercado
sent word that they had no intention OF
abandoning the town. The rebels have
been reinforced until they numbered to-
day $500 A fresh supply of ammunition
Is expected from Chihuahua.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-03
HUNTED FOR TWO YEARS;
FINALLY IS ARRESTED
Harry A. Ridgeway Accused by
Wife Of Failing to Support
Children.

Harry A. Ridgeway, carpenter, was
arrested today after a search of more
than two years, on the charge made In
November. 1911, by his wife, Mrs. Carrie
Ridgeway, that he had failed to support
his two sons, Howard and Samuel. whose
ages were given as thirteen and fifteen
years, respel lively. Detective Berman
has made many efforts to locate him.
The detective this morning went to the
house of the defendants mother at
Takoma Park. having been told he was
residing there. two Maryland officers ac-
companying him. 1t was known that he
was in the house. but he was not found
until the search had lasted considerably
more than an hour.
Search Rewarded With Success.
When the officers reached the premises,
it is said. they were told that Ridgeway
had gone. A search from cellar to gar
ret was made and the officers were about
to abandon the chase when hole In a
partition attracted their attention. Rid e.
way had crawled through the small
opening the officers say, and was lying
on the damp ground only a few feet
from where they had been a number Of
times.
Mrs. Ridgeway, who resides at the
home of her father, S12 I street north
west, will be called upon to appear
against her husband when the case is
called for trial Monday. Ridgeway told
the police he had been in the Philippines
part of the time since he separated from
his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-03
To Subscribers:

Subscribers to The Star
who are served by the route
boys will confer a favor by
promptly reporting to The
Star Office, either in person,
by telephone or by mail. any
negligence on the part Of the
route boys,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-03
Last to Be Hanged in Vermont.

WINDSOR. VT. January S.-Arthur
Bosworth was hanged here yesterday
for the murder Of Mae Labelle. He was
the last man to pay the death penalty
in Vermont by hanging. Hereafter all
condemned murderers will be electro
cuted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-03
Search Rewarded With Success.
Clergyman Killed by Thieves.

WILHELMSHAFEN. Germany, Janu-
ary3.-Pastor Loetz of the Protestant
Church in the village Of Reepshclt, near
here, was shot and killed today by
thieves, whom he surprised robbing the
poor box. The murderers escaped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-03
-FOUR KILLED, FIFTY HURT
Guards Fire on Mutinous Convicts
in Prison at Cairo,
Egypt.

CAIRO, Egypt. January 3.-F'our con-
victs were killed and fifty seriously
wounded today when the prisoners con-
fined in the Tourah penitentiary mu-
tinted and were fired on by the guards.
A conspiracy to break Jail had been
suspected and the convicts were paraded
in the courtyard of the prison. The
warders began to search them, and one
of the prisoners struck a searcher.
Signal for Onslaught.
This was the signal for a general or
slaught on the warders by several hum
dred prisoners. and the officials were in
imminent danger of their lives.
The armed guards OF the Jail thereupon
mounted the high walls surrounding the
courtyard and fired a warning volley Of
blank cartridges, which had o,effect in
checking the mutineers.
The guards then loaded their maya
zine rifles with ball cartridges and fred
several volleys into the closely packed
mass. The inutineers surrendered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-03
FERRIS IS P|QUED
BY j. S. INQUIRY
Governor Believes Michigan
Should Have Handled
Meyer Matter.
DENSMORE NOT READY
TO ANNOUNCE PROGRAM
Determined Effort to Be Made to
Have Congress Probe
Copper Strike.

BIG RAPIDS, Mich, January 3.-Gov.
Ferris was plainly disappointed when
he learned this forenoon that the De-
partment OF Justice had ordered Ed
ward J. Bowman, acting United States
district attorney at Grand Rapids, to
investigate the alleged deportation of
Charles II. Meyer. president of the
Western Federation of Miners, from
the Calumet copper mining district.
1T Is strange they could not let us
attend to that business, at least until
we fell down." said the governor "Pm
not afraid of investigation. J. like In
vestigations, but why shouldn't we be
allowed to attend 70 our own affairs
There is no reason for the govern
ment taking that matter up. We are
merely waiting for Meyer to come
back and testify
Last night a telegram received at
Lansing was forwarded here from
John Densmore of the Department of
governor that he cannot outline his
proposed strike settlement plan at the
present time. Gov, Ferris said this
morning that he could not discuss what
his next step in the case would be.
Gov. Ferris Is said to be nearly worn
out as the result of the trying times
of the last few weeks and he is spend
ing the week end at his home here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-03
HAS SOME NEW POLICIES
IN IMMIGRATION MATTERS
Commissioner Caminetti Returns
From Inspection Trip to
Pacific States.

After two-month trip, during which
he inspected immigration stations on the
Pacific coast and along the Canadian bor-
der, Anthony Caminetti. commissioner
general Of immigration. returned to this
city today. Shortly after his arrival
he held a conference with Assistant Sec
rotary Post Of the Department Of Labor.
In which he briefly outlined conditions In
California
Mr.. Caminetti said this morning that
after he confers with Secretary Wilson,
sometime within the next few days. he
will be ready to make public some new
policies with regard to immigration mat
tiers. The most important of these is
that affecting Hindu coolie labor. which
is arriving in great numbers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-03
To Investigate Meyer Case.

The Department of Justice has ordered
an investigation OF the recent sudden trip
Of Charles IL. Meyer president of the
Western Federation of Miners, from tie
Calumet copper mining district. Senator
MARITIME o. New Jersey has held that
this incident was nothing less than forci-
BILE abdu ion instigated. prompted and
paid 10. by tho mine owners.
The department telegraphed Edward j.
bowman, acting district attorney at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-03
DECISION ON WAGE SCALE
MAY Be KNOWN MONDAY
Secretary Daniels Not Yet Ready to
Announce Pay for Navy
Yard Here.

Secretary Daniels today said he would
not be prepared to announce the action
Of the department with respect to the
scale of wages to prevail during the
calendar year 1914 at the Washington
navy yard and the Indian Head proving
grounds before Monday at the earliest.
Delay in action in this matter is due to
an apparent conflict of the statutes.
Under one law the department is COM
PEELED to base the wages paid at navy
yards ON the rates paid for similar work
by private establishments in the same
general vicinity.
1t Is provided. also, in another law
that the wages shall be fixed for CAL
endar years. 1t happens, however, that
the naval appropriation act for the cur
rent fiscal year provided funds amount
ing to $4,000 IN excess of the regular
appropriations for the Washington navy
yard and the naval proving station, for
The purpose, expressed in the report OF
the Senate naval committee, of increas-
ing the wages at those places to meet
the higher cost of living in this vicinity
as compared with the country at large.
That purpose, however, was not express
ed in the act making the increased ap-
preparations.
Wages Raised 7.S Per Cent.
Secretary Daniels accepted the appar-
emit intention Of Congress and the
| wages at the two establishments were
raised rs per cent in the case of each
employee. The increased rates took effect
July ] last, the beginning of the current
fiscal year, and are now in force. The
particular question now pending before
| the authorities is whether those rates
shall continue in operation until June
| 80 next, or whether an entirely new
| scale shall be adopted for the present
| calendar year based on the rates paid
| for similar work in private establish
ments In this vicinity.
The local naval wage board 1t is un-
derstood, has reported that existing rates
10 d es 49, Washing ION and Indian mead
are in excess of the outside rates in this
/ neighborhood, as well as being higher
/ than rates for corresponding WORK in
| other navy yards. The decision of the
| department Is to affect about 1900 en-
| ployes and their families or dependents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-03
London Paper Declares
Wilson Made Big Mistake
in Dealing With Mexico

LONDON, January 3.-The Spectator.
in an article today on the Mexican sit
uation, declares that the pressure of
public opinion in all the rest of the world
soon will force the United States to inter-
vene in Mexico. The article declares
that President Wilson made a mistake
in not assuming that President Huerta
would be the strongest force with which
to bring about peace in Mexico and In
supporting him accordingly: but it adds
that ii understands perfectly the rea-
sons why Mr. Wilson did not adopt such
a course
Alleges Bad Mistake.
Instead" the article says. ''he did
what. with all respect. we must say was
the worst thing he could have done, He
interviewed and pretended not to be in
tervening. he deprecated bloodshed and
anal Thy, and yet he would neither stop
IL himself nor let any one else do so.
The only way left for the United
States is for themselves to restore order
in Mexico"
The Spectator declares that joint action
by other powers with the United states
in Mexico is impossible and that the
United States will have to act alone or
sacrifice the Monroe doctrine, which 1T
is not likely 10 do The article says that
il would prove rather an easy conquest
for the United States. but that conquest
would be succeeded by demand for ma
tional independence and accompanied by
rebellion. The rebellion also would be
suppressed. but it would be followed by
annexation to the United States Of the
northern states of Mexico and the indie
pendence Of the remainder of the country
under treaty by which the Washington
government would control Mexico's for
eign relations.
The Spectator thinks even this condition
would not last long and predicts that
within fifty years one nation of 200 200
English-speaking people will extend from
the Canadian border to the Panama
canal, with the exception of British Hon
duras.
Opinion Favors United States.
In conclusion the article says:
In spite of foolish American talk about
English jealousy and so forth-talk so
idiotic that one. cannot really be expected
TO deny 1.-THE bulk of public opinion
here will be heartily with the United
States in their work OF restoring order in
Mexico. 9 If they do their lob
we'll on the spot-and IL it is intrusted
to Maj Gen. Leonard Wood it certainly
will be done well and wisely and in
truly liberal spirit-the English people
viii be not merely friendly in a diplo-
matte sense, but sincerely sympathetic.
They viii be proud of Americas success
fui shouidering of this huge piece OF the
white mans burden
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Flashes Mysterious Message.

They had been in conference about an
hour when the red and blue lights in the
forerigging Of the Chester began to flash
u mysterious nava, code message to the
revenue cutter.
The conference lasted another hour ana
the President was then transferred to the
Hvinona- which brought him back at top
speed to Gulfport.
President Wilson arrived at the Gulf
port dock after midnight and motored to
his cottage here, where he arrived at 1
o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-03

Chester and returned to Gulfport, where
automobiles were ready to take him to
Pass Christian. Just as much secrecy
as characterized the Presidents first
meeting with Mr.. Lind was evident on
this occasion. Information as to what
the President intended to do was denied
the newspaper correspondents who are
here. A big squad of them, however,
was on hand at the oyster dock at
o'clock. when President Wilson, accom-
panied by DR.. Cary T. Grayson and
two secret service men. appeared. The
revenue cutter Winona came as close to
the shore as possible. and sent launch
for the President The nations chief
executive got into the bobbing craft, and
in fifteen minutes the Pre- sidant' flag
was hoisted on the Elainmast OF tie
cutter, which turned her PROV seat
ward. followed by a tug chartered by
The newspaper correspondents.
1t was nearly three hours before the
Chester was reached. A bright moon was
shining when the headlights of the
Chester were sighted. AS the revenue
cutter drew near marines and ships ON
GERS stood at attention, but no presi-
dental salute was fired, as ii was after
shutdown. AS the President came over
the side the presidential flag was I'M
furled from the Chester's mainmast Mr.
Lind was the first to grasp the Presidents
hand. The two Immediately retired to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-03
OFFICIALS BELIEVE
MORGAN IS SINCERE

Continued from First Page.)
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Hindu Problem Serious.

Commissioner Caminetti asserted that
some action must be taken in regard
to it, as the problem Is becoming seri-
GUS in California This state. he con-
tinued. is the only place where the
climate suits them. and most nearly
approaches the conditions under which
they have lived Therefore, they re-
main there, instead Of spreading out
through the United States. Severa
cases affecting the admission of Hindu
aliens are now pending in Pacific coast
courts. Decisions have been rendered
in other cases, and the immigration au.
thortties have won In these cases, which
attacked the right of the bureau of
immigration to make regulations which
would have the effect Of barring these
aliens from the United States.
Lynchburg, Va. experienced it's first
snowfall of the winter. A heavy storm
set in at 8 o'clock Friday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-03

There isn't the slightest doubt in my
mind that the announcement made by
]. p. Morgan & Co. is only the fore
runner of many similar announcements
that will be made in the near future. and
from my point of view the effect will be
wholesome and far reaching. oaly few
DAYS ago the American Telephone and
Telegraph Company showed that il was
in sympathy with the spirit Of the times
by announcing that it would surrender
control of the Western Union Telegraph
Company, and today's announcement Is
lust another indication that sur big men
appreciate that public be pleased policy
is better than the old public be damned
idea.
For ten years we have had open an
tagonism between the public and men
of affairs. Our big men have now de-
cided to meet the spirit of unrest on the
part of the public by so adjusting their
affairs as to comply with public senti-
ment, and I believe that today's an
nouncement. and those that viii follow.
viii be met by the public In the right
spirit. In brief, the events OF the past
few days regarding corporation affairs
have encouraged me more than anything
that has happened in many years"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-21
BELLEVILLE

Belleville Branch. Women's Politi-
cal Union, will hold their initial pub
Tic meeting next Wednesday night in
the Town Hall Dr. Maud c. Thomp-
son viii be one of the speakers.
The two-day bazar under the aus
pices of the Ladies' Guild of the
Episcopal Church. will be begun to-
night and continued tomorrow night
Vocal and instrumental solos will be
one of the features this evening.
The public meeting conducted by
Court Saneta Maria. Daughters OF
Isabella, in the bank building last
night was well attended. Prof. Frank
j. Manley, of Paterson, was the prin-
cipal speaker.
About $4,000, the proceeds OF ma
tured series of stock, will be distrib-
uted bysthe directors of the Home
Building and Loan Association to-
night A new series OF stock will
also be opened for subscription.
Mrs. Anna Turner. of Roselle, has
returned home after vacation spent
with her daughter. Mrs. Grace Whar-
ton, of Agnes street.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-21
SOUTH ORANGE

"The White Dove of Oneida" will
be presented at a meeting of Our
Lady OF Sorrows Dramatic Circle in
st. Mary's School Hall November TO-.
The characters in the sketch will in
clude Miss Frances MCGOWAN, Miss
Sadie NJ. Scully, Miss Mary Rhatican
and Miss Marie De Forge.
The Holy Name Society of the
Church of Our Lady of Sorrows will
hold it's annual fall smoker in st.
Mary's Parochial School Hall Mon
day evening, November 9. Frank s..
Feindt is chairman of the committee
of arrangements.
Century Lodge No. 100 f. and A
NJ, held a social last night, the occa-
sion being the final meeting in the
present Masonic Hall. The lodge will
hold its first meeting in the new
lodge-rooms in the postoffice building
next Tuesday night.
The village fire department has ap-
pointed Joseph A. Ash, Edward J.
Price and William Herman a commit
tee to wait on the fire committee and
ask permission to hold reception and
ball. The rules of the department
now specify that the firemen must
first obtain permission from the COM
mittee in order to hold their annual
ball.
Arrangements have been completed
for the first of q. series of Irish dances
to be given in Redmen's Hall, % Sloan
street. Tuesday evening November 3,
under the auspices of Division No. s,
A. o. III. The program will include
selections on the accordion violin,
piano and vocal music. In charge of
the arrangements are: Andrew J.
Healy, chairman: Thomas Grimes,
James O'Rourke. Patrick Grant. Pat
rick Dee. Frank Hanley Charles j.
O'Brlen, jr., and Patrick J. Skeffing
ton
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-21
NUTLEY

Mrs Roger I<ingsland. of West
Virginia, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Hingsland, sr,. in Highheld lane.
Mrs. Tauchert, of New York city.
who has been spending a few days
with Mr. and Mrs. Emil Tauchert, of
North road, has returned home.
Mrs. Guy Carleton. who has been
visiting Mrs. A. Carleton, of Stewart
avenue, has returned to her home in
New York.
r. Kingsand Hay of the Enclosure,
has left for New York State to ac-
company J. c. Bolger and Edgar Ser
geant, who are on a shooting trip
there.
Alfred Leaman, OF North road, has
returned from a weeks fishing trip at
North Jersey lakes.
About seventy five persons, mclud-
ing the members of the fire depart
ment. attended the lecture delivered
by w. Irving Brewster, of New York
city on Fire Protection and Fire
Prevention" in st. Paups Congrega-
tional Church, last night. Mr.. Brew
ster highly recommended the install
lation of automatic sprinklers in
buildings of every description. He
demonstrated the practibility of such
an apparatus on the lawn of the
church. The firemen marched to and
from the church. accompanied by
Battery A, of Vincent M. II. Church.
They were led by Mayor Abram
Blum.
The high school basketball team
opened its season this afternoon at
Jersey City with Lincoln High School
as opponents. The representatives of
Nutley High School are: James
Kane, Perham Scorso, Reginald Holt,
Charles Donaldson and Milton Ayers.
The Christian Science Society will
hold a testimonial meeting tonight in
the Woman's Club Chestnut street.
The ways and means chapter of
Grace Episcopal Church will hold a,
rummage sale tomorrow afternoon at
35t Passaic avenue for the benefit of
the building fund of Grace church
Mrs. Alfred V. Leaman and Mrs. w.
r, Nairn win be in charge.
Mrs. John II. Beachler, of Noun
tainview avenue, is spending several
weeks with relatives in Dayton, Ohio
The annual meeting of the Frank
lin Building and Loan Association
viii be held tonight. officers will be
elected and new series of stock
opened
w ldiIpAbiii VI - assam
avenue. was fined IS this morning by
Recorder James NJ. Post for disorder
ly conduct. He was arrested yester-
day afternoon by Patrolman George
Malizia.
About sixty men and women were
present last night at the first cam
paign meeting Of the newly-organized
Nutley Republican Club, which was
held at the club-room, New street.
The president of the organization,
Town Attorney William II. Parry,
was in charge OF the meeting. The
speakers were Senator Austen Col
gate, Freebooter Richard r. Malta,
Edward w. Gray the Republican
congressional candidate, and seymour
! Gilbert, candidate for the Assembly
Nutleys registration list. completed
yesterday, shows total of 1913 voters
qualified to vote at the election. The
| complete registration in the wards is
as follows: First ward, 300; Second
ward, First district, 140: Second ward
Second district, 20, and Third ward
! op5
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-21
Engage Artists for Concert
for Benefit of War Victims

The committee in charge of the
benefit concert to be given In the au-
ditorium of the Hillside Grammar
School. Montclair. on Friday evening"
October 30, for the benefit of the war
sufferers. have secured the following
artists: Miss Hilda Wierum, Royal
Dadumm, Thomas Ball Copper and
Mark Andrews. Miss Wierum Is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto c.
Wierum, jr., of Montclair. She has
recently returned from Paris. France
where she spent a year studying with
the weil-lSnown repetileur, Emile
Bourgeois, of L'Opera Comiaue de
Paris. Mr. Dadumm is baritone sing
er in one of the largest synagogues
of New York city. and stands high in
his profession. Mr.. Copper, violinist
and Mr.. Andrews. pianist, are well
known in Montclair as leaders in
their professions.