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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
SIXTH BANK CLOSED;
OFFICERS TO RESIGN
Lorimer and Munday Willing to
Quit if Institution is Al
lowed to Reopen.

CHICAGO, June 1.-THE sixth
of the chain of c. B. Munday & LOr-
inner state banks was closed today.
1t was taken charge of by the ex-
aminer from the state auditors Of
fee early today. The bank was the
state bank of Marine, an institution
capitalized at $4,000.
The Marine bank is the first of
the string of dOwn-state banks dom
mated by Munday and the LaSalle
Street bank TO close. There are a
number Of other banks organized
and controlled by Munday in Mad
ison and Shelby counties, and all are
said TO be involved in the financial
troubles of the parent bank-the La
Sale Street Trust and Savings bank
of Chicago.
Officers Want to Quit.
Plans whereby President William
Lorimer and Vice President c. B.
Munday were to resign from the
management Of the LaSalle Street
Trust and Savings bank were laid
before the chief bank examiner,
Daniel V. Harkin, today by the Off
GERS and directors of the closed Lori
mer institution, but the examiner re-
fused to commit himself on the
proposition until it had been pre-
sented to State Auditor Brady Mr.
Munday declared that $1,000, 600
had been offered BIr- Lorimer and
himself by down-state friends and
that he would pledge his personal
fortune. estimated at 100000, 20
the banks support If it would be
permitted 70 reopen.
1T is necessary that Lorimer and
myself resign 10 restore public con
fidence." Mr. Munday said we
reached this conclusion after a few
Of the stockholders had been inter
viewed on the situation
Federal Probe Planned.
II was announced today at the Of
fee OF United States District Alter
ney Wilkerson that a searching red
eral grand jury investigation of all
private banks who have been in
vOlyed in troubles in the last few
months would be begun az once.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15

The bank had hardly opened its
doors before William Lorimer was
forced out Of the senate, charged wi-S
playing high finance too we'll, in en-
tering 81.
c. b. Munday, meanwhile. was soon
gradually edging Lorimer out OF his
own bank. He bought a controlling
interest in il. and began TO establish
outlying banks. which served as
feeders" for his main institution
The Lorimer- Munday banks indulg-
ed in their operations unmolested.
Wherever there was a corporation
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
NOMINATES MEMBERS
OF CURRENCY BOARD
President Presents Names for
RatifiCation-SyStem in 0p-
GRAFTON BY August |.


WASHINGTON, June 10. - Pres.
Wilson today nominated Charles 5.
Hamlin, of Massachusetts, assistant
secretary of the treasury, TO be a mem
Der OF the federal reserve board for
two years: Paul NJ. Warburg, of New
York. for a term Of four years; Thorn
as -. Jones. of illinois, for a term OF
six years; ". O. Pharding. Of Ala
bama, for a term of eight years; A. G.
Miller, OF California, assistant secre-
tary of the interior, for a term of ten
years.
August is the date agreed upon by
administration officials for the inaug-
uration for the federal reserve system.
The preliminary work leading up to
the actual launching OF the system IS
expected 70 be fully cleared up by that
time.
Comptroller of the Currency John
Shelton Williams has announced by
July n the balloting for directors Of
the reserve banks in classes a and 3
viii have been completed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
MRS. PENNYBACKER TO
HEAD FEDERATION AGAIN
Opposition to Nominations at
Chicago Meeting Fails to
MateriaIize.

CHICAGO, June 15.-The expect
ed opposition following the reading
of the report of the nominating COM
mittee at this afternoons session OF
the general federation of women'S
clubs failed to materialize and the
slate prepared by the committee was
unanimously adopted. The officers
selected We're:
President--Mrs. Percy V. Penny
packer, Austin, Tex.
First Vice President-Mrs Sam
uel B. Sheath, Tiffin, O.
Second Vice President - Miss
George A. Bacon, Worcester, Mass.
Recording Secretary-Mrs Harry
l.. keefe, Walthill, Neb.
Corresponding Secretary - Mrs.
Eugene Reilly, Charlotte. n. c.
Treasurer-Mrs. William B. VIII
liams, LaPeer, Mich.
Auditor - Mrs. Mcmahon, Salt
Lake City. Utah.
Directors Z. Andrew,
Washington, ID. c.; Mrs. Grace Ju-
lien Clarke, Indianapolis; Mrs.
Francis d. Everett, Highland Park,
Ill; Mrs. Frank White, Valley City,
y. D.; Miss Mary Garrett Hay, New
York: Mrs. William p Harper, Seat
tie. Wash; Mrs. w. b Young, Flor
ida. and Mrs W. H. Crosby, Wis
cOnsin.
This ticket will be voted at the
polls when they open tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
LOSES BOTH LEGS WHEN
THROWN UNDER TRAIN

CHICAGO, June Is. Arthur
Book. a young cooper of St Louis,
Mo, was in a critical condition at
the St Bernard hospital today as a
result, the police say, of being shOv-
ed of a Chicago and Eastern Illinois
oil train near Dalton, Ill Book
claimed that while stealing a ride
on the train, he was discovered by
the train crew, and ordered off.
When he hesitated because of the
high speed of the train, he was
seized and thrown off, falling under
the wheels. he claimed Both legs
we're severed. He was picked up and
hurried here His mother who lives
at 1866 South Broadway, st. Louis,
was notified The police have start
ed an investigation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15

trying to get rich quick without a very
substantial foundation, the Munday
banks purchased its securities when
other institutions wouldn't.
But Munday himself was riding
about in a beautiful limousine, and
enjoying the wealth and distinction
that comes from being the head Of
fully twenty firms engaged in various
kinds of business.
Then the state bank examiner came
one day and looked into It's vaults. He
found that all the cash that should
have been there had been removed, TO
make way for about S1,200,000
worth" of worthless paper.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
WHEAT LAID FLAT BY
TERRIFIC RAIN STORM

Topeka Kan. June 15.-Thous-
ands OF acres OF wheat were laid fat
today by a terrific rain which swept
this section and unless the sun comes
out hot. farmers declare the loss will
be enormous. Reports received here
said that FIVE inches OF rain fell in
many places within three hours.
The Santa Re railroad here today
nut every available man at work in
its shops converting stock cars into
grain cars 20 be used in transporting
wheat. There were TO meetings in
Kansas county churches farmers
working in the fields all day.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
MILWAUKEE, PLAYER
LEADS SKAT CONGRESS

MILWAUKEE. Wis. June 10
Henry Wendt jr.. OF this city was be-
heved today to have won the capital
prize Of 81 0OC In the north America
Skat congress which finished play here
last night Wendrs record showed p
good games and 755 points. The win
ners VIII not be announced officially
tonight. bat IL was the general opinion
that Wendts score would not be top
ped Peoria. H.. was voted next years
convention.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
GIVES $1,000 FOR THE
ANIMALS OF FUTURE

EVANSVILLE Ind. June 10
Announcement of tentative gift of
900 to Elbert Hubbards at East
Aurora, n. Y, by Adolph Meter, a
local philanthropist, was made to-
day. The money is to be deposited
for $50 years in bank and COM
pounded semi-annually at 4 per cent.
In 250 years it will amount to ap-
proximately 2O.OOO,000, and will
be used for the benefit of animals o.
that day
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
MOTORCYCLES KILLED
IN CRASH WITH AUTO

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1.-Two
men are dead here today as result
OF a collision between a motorcycle
and an auto driven by r. b. Payne,
polo player and golf champion. near
Beresford. The dead were John Han
sen and Edga- Bassett both OF whom
were riding en- the motorcycle. Payne
was not injured.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
SUPREME COURT DENIES
THAW'S BAIL PETITION
He Can't Be Free Until Final
Argument on HabeaS Corpus
Proceedings.

WASHI<GTON. June 15.-Hariy
X. Thaw's petition to be admitted
to bail was denied by the United
states supIeC court.
As a result he viii be unable TO go
where he pleases until final argument
is had on the appeal CO the state of
New York from the decision OF fed
eral Judge Aldrich OF New Hamp-
shire, sustaining in principle the
habeaS corpus proceedings which
Thaw instituted in New Hampshire to
obtain his freedom.
When the chief justice announced
the order in the case, eN-Gov. William
A. Stone and Marion Shurtlef, cOun-
sci TO- Thaw. were in court
II the Thaw lawyers hope To take
any further steps at present they will
have TO submit their proposition TO
some OF the justices in chambers. as
the court adjourned until Monday
without hearing further motions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
FRENCH TROOPS KILLED
FIGHTING MOROCCANS

PARIS. June 15.--Eleven French
soldiers were killed and twenty-siN
wounded in a battle with rebelious
natives near Rabat. Morocco. IL was
announced in dispatches received today
by the war department. Two French
columns under Col Henri and Col.
Bumgarten were ambusCaded and at
tackled by tribesmen. who were beat
en- of after many had been killed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
ELEPHANT CRUSHES HIS
KEEPER; WOMEN FAINT

TOLEDO, Ohio. June Is Babe.
the giant elephant in the zoo, was
kept in solitary confinement today as
result OF an attack upon its keep
er, in view OF more than thousand
persons. Many women and children
tainted as the animal crushed the
keepers chest with his tusks. Rad
datz. the keeper, died shortly after
ward.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
ADMITS HE WAS SPEEDING

Abraham Rose. or AIishawaka.
pieaded guilty OF breaking the city
speed Jaws in city court Monday morn
ing. and was fined ST and costs by
Judge ~ ID Warner he admitted
that ne was travelling AT a higher rate
Of spee6 than the law allowed. as was
alleged ~ Motorcycle officer " NesOlek.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
'SEARCHLIGHT AS AID
TO STRIKE PlCkETS

PITTSBURGH, June 15.-TheW est
inghouse strike pickets at East Pitts
burgh who set up searchlights during
the night. focused them at dawn today
on a suspicious looking train that
kept crawling and backing" through
the strike zone-OEe that contained
strikebreakers. the men behind the
searchlights thought. For which rea-
son. the strikers this morning picket
ed all trains east and west OF Last
pittsburgh. but without result.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. June 10
Or c. Homer Bean OF the department
OF psychology. and Prof EdwoOd
Kemp OF the department OF history.
were notified they had been dropped
from the faculty OF the Indiana nor
nal school when both had under
stood they were 10 DO retained.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15

PHII.ADELPHIA.-Declaring that
the marriage service is a poll parrot"
affair. Dr. Anna Howard Shaw. the
noted suffra get. urged that the cere-
money be remodeled. DR.. Shaw said
that she would not officiate at the
wedding Of a bride who promised to
obey
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15

CHICO, Cal.-Believing that the
eruption OF Mount Lassen is a warn
ing that their end is near the few sur
viving Indians OF the Modac tribe have
burned their belongings and are pre-
pairing 10 pass 10 the Happy Hunting
Grounds"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
HAVE THE NEWS-TIMES AC-
COMPANY YOU ON YOUR
VACATION

Subscribers 10 The NeWs-T1mes
can have their paper follow them
on their vacations by calling the
circulation department OF the pa
per. Bell 2100. Home 1151. We
recommend the morning edition.
as in most vases IL viii reach YOU
the same day printed. Keep IN
touch with home affairs while en-
jOying yOur recreation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15

ALBION.--Even the fisnce Of one
Of the mem bers did not know until re-
Gently that the Misses Clara and Pearl
Phillips. OF Marlette. that that two
were two sisters OF a set of triplets.
The girls had kept the fact secret until
two days ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
aSTARNE AMERICANs."

VERA CRUZ. Mexico. June L.
'sStarve ont the AmericauS is t1e
order issued b. Gen. Nafarctte, the
Mexican federal commando, TO the
officers OF the troops gathered west
of Vera Cruz Copies of q circular
sent TO all his subordinates by Narar-
ette reached American headq Iarte rF
today. This circular orders the Mef'
lean officers 90 prevent cattle and food
supplies reaching the American lines.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15

ATLANTIC CITY. y. J-The old-
fashioned basque and hustle skirt are
on the board walk
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15
THE WEATHER

Tndiana.-Fair tonight.
somewhat cooler in south
portion. Tuesday fair.
Lower NTichigan.-Fafr
tonight. cooler In south
east portion; Tuesday fair.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-06-15

The crisis will not be reacned q.
once. however. Ambassador Naon, or
Argentina. viii go 20 Yale and hal- -
ward 10 receive honorary degrees on
Wednesday and Thursday. 4 suspe
sion OF full conferences for three dal 4
is -nticipated Not until Friday, lt q
understood here. viii the MeNicans
make their decision 30 STAY and make
anv terms possible or to 20 and abide
bv the decision OF the guns.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1914-09-10
itsbsrtrampft.

Das @sTprdd am @tommtiI9
Srsbt ii9 nm msrtpiiroise 8siipi.Ie
Der aubu9t iunser SierpdiieH
6ur9 frsmbs Gltsrn. Der SbsrfOrs
fier partst fidtIid unssbuIois, bis
Der @eripoIter feline SsI9i9te BON
sipei &Gb9sn, Die 6ur9 cine Sun6tr
mutter betrsut ipurosn, been6et bot.
@noIi4 Iest sr log: rSas 1T allts
nod gar ni6ts; i1 bate NAL cine
S.nne nit sin.m aiiten unb sin.n
Susbbunb. Die Senne ftarb plSb.
lid. ous Witleio aps Der Susbbuno
bas pertpaiite aiiten srOb, un6 -
otnten sic ii9, meine Serrsn, - Der
ObsrfOriter madt cine tlsine 2units
poufe, tpdbrenb ipel6sr er feine 3us
bDrer Der Reibe nod anI9aut, -
bieies Su6n beIlt iebt."
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1914-09-10

Sr.mber: nSi.r fiibr.n stpsi
Wege gum 8ubnbOf, Elm 5eloipss unb
elm @aIopes; psIder 1T eissntIi4
Der nGbers9"
gin6eimifdsr: Die ipsrbsn
ipObl ale beeOe 10 siemlib slet9
lang fin; a biHeI tiiraer ipirb biel.
leidt Der @alOipts fin, aber od tusr.
Den sc ipObl bifsI Idnssre Sdritte
MAIDEN miifen."
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1914-09-10
Seim 8pbnnnsmicten.

.Saben sic ain6er2" - rRein,
Serr @irt." = nSunbs% = rR.inF
= ~Sefters 8eiu9g" = nRein!" -
.Gine Rdbmaf6ine9" = .9lua oas
nidt." = nSdben Sic irgeno elm
Muiitinitrument9" - rSupobl, mir
babsn stipas, mas man9mal fingt -
einen alien SeetefeI! abisu!"
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1914-09-10
Slns einem Sdliileranfiat.

Wluntsr I6ritt Der Weiomant
6ur9 ben Walo. gr mar Elm frdfs
tiger iunger Mann. 9lbsr aud fein
9esleiter mar elm itrammer Suno.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1914-09-10
GnIittrr.

Splittrr.
Der grobs Srrtum unieres 2sbsHs
lit oft nur eine ileine Srau.
Der bette 2lbbotat III Der. bshen
Rat mir nidt beOiirfen.
Die meiiten @orts, Die eeIpro4en
ipsrOsn, sebDren nidt auf Die gplb<,
fonOern auf Die YIe4pdse. -
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1914-09-10

alt. g S4uufpisGerin: sMit
mir fOnnen sic ia bod ni4t tOnturs
rieren. 90 f9On tpie Sic mar i'd
f4on Dpr 20 Sabren!"
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1914-09-10

.Run Ipllt' Sbr absr bO4 baIo
einmol elm nsues Spribsnbaus bdnsn
Iafen!"
,Sd, Der 9'meinOerat bats Idon
ldnait b'i9loF'n, obsr = b. 8iirs
aermeiitsrin Ieio't 3 neil"
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1914-09-10
NrnffehlrrIiiae.

(2lus eiusm 2eitartitel.)
gs IGBt ii9 nidt Itusnen, Dab bic
SteuerInit I'M Staate imnter mebr
5unimmt.
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1914-09-10
9srupinS 5eiien.9iai

Sdnau. Die @runbifsinlesuns
gu bem gtusiidtsturm auf bem Siib'
usrbsrg Bel @u9enbu9en, einem BON
ben SouriTten Der sun3en ..mgegeno
germ bsIu9tsn ausfdtspuntt, fano
am Sonntog, ben 2. ausuit, itutt.
Seibesbeim. Der @emeiubez
rat pGblte su Mit9Iisoern Der Drtlis
den Steuereini4dBunss &ommifs
iion Sur @erunlasung Sur speiten
gbtsillins bic 2unbipirte pster Seiier
g., WiIbelm 9lppcl, SatOb S9rsiber
upS 9emeinbsras Soisf grn0Ib, ios
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1914-09-10
SISenburg.

OeGmsnbo7F. Su Sunnen,
ni6t peit BON Der plbsnbursiIden
GobritItabt Sslmsn6orit, if Die Wiib.
The evening world., 1914-05-06
FUNSTON TOLD TO ADVANCE AS FAR
=, UNNECESSARY; BATTLEEXPECTED

Jeopardy than tho others. None OF
the delegation would discuss the
nature OF the conference and Score.
tary Bryan would not disclose tho
name Of the property for which spe.
cial protection was sought. He ex-
planned that while most of the inter.
ests represented by his visitors were
American owned. one representative
controlled English owned property.
The delegation also wanted to know
what protection would be accorded
american refugees returning to Tam
pico. Mr.. Bryan told them that Con-
sui Miller has reopened the Amert-
can consulate under promise Of pro-
lection by the Federal commander
and that both Of the Mexican war.
ring factions in Tampico had agreed
not to attack the oil properties. He
called upon Consul General Miller to
report on all the inquiries made BY
the delegation.
Tho South American ENJOYS called
~ the state Department q few min
utes after noon and went into con.
ference with Secretary Bryan, After
q short session one OF the media tors
announced that they had definitely
decided to proceed without Carransa.
The possibility that the attitude Of
:he chief Of the Constitutionalists
was merely temporary was consid-
cred doubtful by the mediators.
Gen. Funston II sending I'D daily
dispatches Of protest against the re-
strictcd position Of his forces at We're
Cruz. These messages vary from
alarmist reports of threatening activ-
ity by Huerta's soldiers outside the
city to predictions OF danger from
tropical fever and the limited food
supply within the city.
Another demand Of the general
stan 10 for permission to send more
soldiers to reinforce the 10000 now
at Vera Crus. Funston u clamorins
for more men. The stan. endorsinG
his demand. assert that there u
every good reason why snothel
brigade should be sent now. and nc
good reason why he should Do handi.
capped with Q force that 70 barely
suflicient for defense and totally In.
| adequate for advance. II the time
for aggression should come It vii
be necessary to strike quick snt
hard. Funston could do neither ant
precious opportunities would be los
waiting for soldiers that are nov
lying idle at Galveston.
The evening world., 1914-05-06
SIMULTANEOUS ATTACK .
ON CITIES IS PLANNED
Villa viii Lead at Saltillo, With
Herrera and Benavides at
San Luis POtosi.

TORREON. Mexico. May s,-Prep-
arations under way here have made
II evident that the plan OF campaign
OF Gen, Villa against tho Federals
provides for . simultaneous attack
on Saltillo and San Luis Potosi. He,
himself, will lead the attack on Sal
tillo, while Gen. Macovio Herrera
and Gen. Benavides will lead a strong
force against San Luis Potosi.
The attack on San Luis Potosi will
practically isolate the Saltillo gar
rison. Should the Federals, under
Gen. Joaquin Mas. bc unable to hold
Saltillo nothing would remain fol
them but surrender or death by hun.
ger and thirst n they were cut OF
from San Luis Potosi by an attack
ing force there.
There are approximately ten thou
sand men In the garrison NJ Saith,
now and about six thousand In ,Sai
Luis Potosi.
The Constitutionalist army, unde
Gen. Pablo Consoles. has already en-
Gagged the Federal outpOsts at Haltil
10, according to messages brought /
Gen. Villa by native runners earl
to- day. villa will 20 to Saltillo with
| In few hours to take command
More than 10000 soldiers passed 4
review before villa here yesterday 4
obsssvaaes Of the Firth OF May M
tenAl holiday.
The evening world., 1914-05-06
Sweet MARIE" GETS
60 DAYS FOR THREAT
TO KILL JOHN D. JR.
Magistrate Imposes Short Sen.
tence Because He Thinks
Her a "TOOl."

Sweet Marie" Giants. who has pub
iiciy threatened to kill John d. Rookie
Teller IT,, and who has advised the
use OF dynamite instead Of oratory in
fight on capitalists. was found
guilty Of disorderly conduct by Masis-
trate Daniel Murphy this afternoon
and sentenced to serve sixty days In
the workhouse on Blackwells Island
Her counsel. X. Henry Rosenberg.
announced that he will apply to the
Court Of General Sessions Tomorrow
for permission to take an appeal. but
until the appeal question In settled
the young woman must remain In the
workhouse.
The hearing was held at No. 30O
Mulberry street In the ONCE Of the
Chief Magistrate. Mr.. Rosenberg
will base his appeal on the conten-
ton that the proceedings should have
been held In Centre Street Police
Court, where the hearing started yes.
terday. and that Magistrate Murphy
by arbitrarily transferring tho case
to No. 800 Mulberry street. exceeded
his Jurisdiction.
Half "a dozen police officers told Of
the language used by Sweet Marie
at various times in various public
places. In pronounclne sentence
Magistrate Murphy said:
There II no doubt as to the truth
Of the statements made by the police
man or rs TO the guilt Of the defend
ant. But / believe she Is the tool o.
The evening world., 1914-05-06
AMERICANS WOUNDED
IN BATTLE At MINES
Englishmen Are Reported Killed
in Same Battle at Hostati- I,
pauulllo, Mexico.

GCADALAJARA. Mexico. May g.
Rumors from the interior reaching
here to-day declared that Walter Neal
and Patrick Baird. both Americans.
had been wounded, and c. b. Kelley
and q. II. Williams. English citissns.
had been killed In trouble at the Fl
Favor mines at Hostatipaquillo. The
stories declared that a riot Of mine
workers had resulted in the casual
ties.
WASHINGTON May 6.--Beyond .
report from Admiral Howard OF ru-
mored disturbances at the Ell Favor
mines. the Navy Department to-day
had no confirmation of the story froSN
Guadalajara reporting casualties At
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CONTINUED from First Page.l
their shoulders" and the slightest in.
eidsnt 10 liable TO lead 10 diminishing
and reprisal attacks.

their shoulders" and the siishtsst in.
eidsnt 10 liable 20 lead TO diminishing
and rspr,sai attacks.
Gen. Funston reported to the war
Department to-day that no had no
definite Information regarding move
ments Of Mexican troops and said he
thought It probable that such con-
centration a. the Mexican forces had
made was only for the purpose Of de-
Tending the lines Of railroads to Mex
leo City In case the United States
troops should advance. Mexican
natives reported that the track Of the
Interoceanic Railroad was being torn
up.
Admiral Badger reported to the Navy
Department to-day that Constitu-
tionalist forces made . sharp attack
yesterday upon Federal troops In the
northwestern portion OF the province
Of Vera Crus and to the west Of
Tampico. There was no decisive re-
suit, a. far - he could learn. the re-
port stated.
Admiral Badgers report said fur
ther that Admiral Mayo informed
him of persistent rumors current
about Tampico that Gen. villa was
on his way with endorsements for
the Constitutionaiists and intended
ITO take and burn the city"
Admiral Mayo stated that no did
not put the slightest faith In the
truce supposed to have been ar
ranged between the CONSTITUTIONAL
lists and Federalists at Tampico
There had been no trouble recently
In the oil we'll district, he said.
A large party from New York. rep
resentins American oil interests al
Tampico. asked Secretary Bryan to-
day what stops had been taken to
protect the oil properties In the Tam.
pico district and urged Mr.. Bryan u
take immediate steps to safeguard
one property thought to be in greater
The evening world., 1914-05-06

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