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Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
Executions at Topic

MORALES, Sonora, Mexico, May 2S. -Thirty-five federal officers captured by the constituencies in the city of Tepic, was executed on May 24, according to a message from General Obregon, the commander The at tempt of Rear Admiral Howard, in command of the Pacific coast naval forces of the United States, prevented the execution for humanty's sake, failed
 General Obregon answered the eX- ecution was necessary to prevent the prisoners from making trouble in the future. The federals were taken into the cemetery and shot in squads. On the score of humanity, the message said:
 When the assassin Huerta, mur- dered Madero the nations hastened to recognize his government and hu- manity was forgotten. Now that punishment is about to overtake Huerta and his minions it is no time 1 to cry humanity
 | The soldiers of the Topic garrison, whose lives the Americaen admiral also interceded for, were paroled. Executions no Surprise | FL PASO, May 2S.-Reports from the south telling of the execution of federal | officers in the fighting incident to the
 taking of Saltillo were received with 1 no surprise The execution of the fed | eral officers was deemed in keeping
 with Carranza's proclamation many
 months ago which offered amnesty to | the officers if they retired from the service and join the revolutionary ranks before a certain date. In con-
 nection with this General Obregon, | commanding the northwestern division 1 telegraphed that Blanco's troops after
 the capture of Tepic City executed only | federal fficers found in arms, sparing six hundred men of the garrison. 1 Things are shaping themselves in
 northern Mexico in a way which may
 cause the downfall of the Huerta gov
 ernment before the mediators at Nj
 agara Falls conclude their work in be- lief of the constitutionalists officials
 and advices from the south indicate
 that both Zacateeas and San Luis Po-
 tosi, two important cities in centra l Mexico would fall even before the con- 1 centrated a tack is made on either General Natera, commanding the fore
 es berieging Zacatecas reported to Car 1 ranZa that he has cut the railroad be-
 tween Zacatecas and Agua Calientes
 This shuts off the federals from either
 endorsements or retreatisg south
 From General Torres came information
 that he has taken the reservoir, cutting
 off the water supply of Zacatecas an(
 had also captured the railroad station
 in recent skirmishes. Forces under
 General Gonzales, operating in the eas
 are moving westward, he reported. tC
 (Continued on Page Fivel
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
Raise Colleae Standards

KANSAS CITY, May 2S-The gen. eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States South ern Presbyterian Church) voted at the final session today to raise the standard of the colleges in the south controlled by the church. The meet ing adjourned to meet May 20, 1915, at Newport News, Va.
 It was decided that hereafter schools must have endowments of S100000 and an annual income Of Sl2,0O0 each. The commissioners emphasized their desire to strengthen the church schools, declaring a high CT standard meant better instructors, and more satisfactory results.
 The commissioners adopted a re- port urging members to aid in in creasing the salaries of pastors. The report pointed out that while the incomes of business and professional men have increased, the salaries of ministers. generally, have not. A resolution favoring national pro- hibition was adopted.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
LIFE PRISONER
 |S SUICIDE AT
 PEN|TENT|ARY
William Pfannkuche, Double Murderer, Secures Mor- phine from Dispensary and Proceeds to Take a Fatal Dose

William Pfannkuche, serving d life sentence for double murder at Bisbee in 1909. committed suicide by taking morphine at the state penitentiary in
 Florence, dying yesterday morning in spite of ali efforts to save his life. The drug was taken in the form of hypo- dermc injection late Tuesday night, having been secured by the prisoner from the prison dispensary in which he was employed as an assistant.
 Despondency is given as the reason for the act, which was not discovered
 until Wednesday morning.
 On August 13, 1909, Pfannkuche shot and instantly killed Asa T. Hoy, fore man and assistant manager of the Bis
 bee Review and William BOckholt a
 linotype operator on the same paper.
 The murder took place during a strike,
 in which the men murdered were talk
 ing the place of strikers at the type
 setting machines in the Daily Review
 offices Pfannkuche was tried and
 sentenced to the state peItitentiary for
 life, and was committed on January 2S,
 1910 In his four years of prison life,
 he had proven a model prisoner, and
 as he was apt and useful, was given
 work in connection with the medical
 work at the prison.
 It is thought that the prisoner se- cured the morphine while working in the dispensary, and after going to his cell on Tuesday evening took a hypo- dermic injection of the drug. Later on a quantity was taken internally, and in spite of all that could be done, it was seen that the attempt could have but one result
 In note to Superintendent Sims of the penitentiary, Pfannkuche stated that he could see no hope for the fu- ture, arranged for the distribution of his personal effects among his friends in the prison and asked that his broth CT. who lives in the middle west be notified of his death He left what money he had to the prisoners ad- ed with the request that mo hypocricy in the name of so-called religious ser vices" be held over his remains. The killing of Hoy and Bockholt created a great sensation at the time l especially so because Pfannkuche had been befriended and helped by the man he shot. They differed radically on so- cial questions, however, and it was [ when the strike was at it's height that | the killing took place.
 Pfannlluche was well liked by his fellow prisoners, and had made many 1 friends during the time he had been al the prison. He was a sufferer iron | tuberculosis. and his suicide wa!
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
Plans for Bringing Peace in Mexico Through Media tion Have Virtually Been Completed and Major Is sues Submitted
DETAILS MAY
 TAKE MONTHS
In the Meantime Delegates May Return Home, While Mediators Continue in Conjunction With Coum- tries Authorities
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NIAGARA FALLS, May 2S.-Plans for the justification of Mexico through mediation have virtually been com pleted and the major issues are now before President Wilson and Presi dent Huerta for their approval. When this is obtained the secondary ques tions will be taken up for determina tion.
 A protocol covering the basic prin ciples will be signed, the mediation conference will close, the delegates will return home and the mediators will complete the details of the un- dertaking in conjunction with the au thorities at Washington and Mexico City.
 This work, however, may require several months It is expected the responsibility for dealing with the in terests element will be thrown upon the United States.
 Among the points to be disposed of it is believed will be the selection of the persons to comprise the new pro- visional government and manner by which it will take office in succession to the Huerta regime. On these ques tions the mediators are in communica- ton with the delegates.
 All said that satisfactory promise has been made and that a protocol concerning the conferences here prob ably would be signed within a week The main point now under discussion is how the translation from the pres ent administration to the new pro- visional government can be affected.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
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DENVER, May 2S.-John R. Law of the United Mine Workers of Amer ica told his story of the battle at Ludlow on April 20 between strikers and militiamen His testimony was given before the general court mar tial that is trying Lieutenant Linder- felt on charges of arson, murder, manslaughter, larceny, assault with intent to kill and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to do great bodily injury.
 Other witnesses, including Major Patrick Hamrock, Captain Linderfelt, Lieutenant Elliott and Sergeant Gull len, eye-witnesses and participants
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
Confer on Mediation

WASHINGTON, May 2S.-Confer- ences which indicated the rapid prog ress of the mediation of the Mexican situation at Niagara Falls were held by the president Secretary Bryan, and other department officials, none of whom would publicly discuss the details of the proposed settlement Information obtainable here, however reflected news from the border city that the essentials of the Mexican justification plan have been agreed upon by representatives of Huerta, and the United States but some sub jects must still be given considera- ton before the protocol actually could be drafted for signature.
 So confident of ultimate peace are some government officials that the reported landing of ammunition for Huerta by German ships caused no uneasiness One official asserted that Huerta probably would never need the arms his agents had pro- cured. Asked what he meant, he re- piled that everything looks hopeful for peace"
 Officials generally admit the basis of the plan of mediation is the es- tablishment of a commission form ot government or a junta, composed of a provisional president and four cab inet officers, who will be neutral SC far as political affiliations are con- cerned. To this provisional govern ment Huerta's power would be trans ferred pending an election. That the plan had been communicated to Car ranza. it was admitted here tonight
 Although the constitutionalist chief and his adherents are not party to the mediation it was pointed out that after the mediators had deter mined upon the disposition of the Mexico City government, develop ments might arise which would in volve negotiations with the constitu- tionalist forces. It is reported tha' Carranza will not recede from his position and will not consent to me- diation of Mexicos internal affairs Some suggestions were said to have come from him which were regarded as encouraging rather than discour- aging to the mediation problem These, it is understood, have beer communicated to the South American mediators.
 Excellent order is being maintained at Tampico, recently captured by tht
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
Ocean Steamers
 Collide In Dark
KanaWQh Field
 Faces AnOthey
 Great StYike
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CHARLESTON, w. Va, May 28- Twelve thousand miners will leave the pits in the Kanawah coal fields tomorrow night, according to action taken at the convention of the United Mine Workers, and not return until the operators agree to collect all union dues through their offices
 Efforts to prevent strike have been m progress for months, sub-commit tees Of the miners and operators working and endeavoring to reach some plan on which they could ef- feet a working agreement for three years. When the miners learned to- day the check off was not included in the terms of settlement they re- fused to consider any further pro- posals from the operators.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
Second Man Dies Today at Globe for Part He Took in Sordid White Mountain Tragedy Nearly Five Years Ago
"I CANNOT PRAY; I'M NOT SINCERE"
Says Condemned Man When Offered Divine Services Alternates Between Calm ness and Display of Cold Nerve
Special to The Republican)

(Speclal to The RepubnCan)
 Only the priest and Jesus Christ can do me any good now" said Vii liam Stewart, sentenced to die here tomorrow morning. At the same time he ordered a priest sent to his cell. An hour later he called Marshal Joseph Dillon and said, Don't send the priest I cant do it. He would want me to pray and l can't get down on my knees with clear conscience. wouldn't be sincere"
 The priest was not to be had. however even if the man had not changed his mind, as the nearest was at Phoenix, an eight hour ride.
 Stewart has just been denied re- prieve by President Wilson at the request of Attorney Benton Dick, of Phoenix.
 He sent Attorney F'lannigan after the May number of a magazine to finish continued story He is less defiant than formerly, is quiet and nervous, but his grit is still evident.
 Stewart dies tomorrow on the scaffold which was used to send his partner in the crime into the next world When Chief Deputy United States Marshal Don Willetts of Phoenix springs the trap tomorrow he will have concluded the tragedy that has been noticed in every court in federal jurisdiction over Arizona from the old territorial district court up to the circuit court of appeals. Like his partner Goodwin, Stewart faces death with entire calmness and almost without emotion. He has known since the case failed to get into the supreme court, that he was doomed In spite of every effort, he must now pay the penalty for that seemingly useless murder of the two campers at the lonely Futile station near Fort Apache five years ago. The history of the case is an in teresting one First convicted in the territorial court with his partner Goodwin, Stewart was sentenced to life imprisonment It was later dis covered that the murder had taken place on an Indian reservation, and that the cOurt-ln US llfSl slltlnB, had no jurisdiction. So, under severance, the two men were tried again the same court sitting as federal tribunal This time another conviction was secured, but the sen tence was also life imprisonment, and was not inflicted for the murder of Kibbe. but for Hilpot, his fellow camper
 [ After spending six months in At lanta, Stewart was taken to Phoenix. At the April session in 1913, with Judge William w Morrow sitting, Stewart was for the third time con- victed, and this time sentenced to ! hang. Benton Dick of Phoenix de-
 tended the case, and brought every pressure to bear to secure a retrial.
 His grounds were former jeopardy, and the fact that the prosecution | had neglected to supply him with
 witness list two days prior to the opening of the case The case went
 up to the circuit court of appeals at San Francisco, where the judgment
 was not reversed
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
.T0hM X. L0WsOM Tells Of
 Lmdl0W Colony Battle
v battle, testified.

in the Ludlow battle, testified.
 Lawson testified he made an un- successful attempt to reach the tent colony from a northeasterly direction, but was kept away from approaching
 nearer than 100 to 150 yards by the rifle fire; that some bullets seemed to explode; that he visited an arroyo near the colony where some strikers had rifles and where he saw a few
 women and that someone there told him the women and children in the tent colony were safe in pits under i the tents. He admitted that he had not directed any of the men in the
 arroyo to withdraw, adding that mo
 one would ask men to withdraw when
 they are protecting tn = homes.'
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
Glemm CMytlSS VlMdic0teS
 The0ry Of Dy. Langley

signed to the Smithsonian Institute.
 had every requisite for flight, and
 remained in the air long enough to demonstrate the practical mind of it's
 maker who had been ridiculed by IincredulouS contemporaries. The relic was wheeled from the hanger early this morning, and the pilot immediately climbed to his seat, and was away under much the same conditions as would prevail in a flight of the latest model aeroplane The flight was short, but success ful.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29

ELMIRA, May 2S-The theory of Dr. Samuel Pierpont Langley who proclaimed to the world that he had solved the problem of air several years before the heavier than air machines had been successfully navi- gated, was vindicated at Hammonds- port when Glenn Curtiss the aviator, went aloft in ''Langley's Folly"
 The crude flying machine, which fell into the Potomac when pr. Langley, the inventor, attempted to fly in it, and which later was con-
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
WlN Keep Tolls Exemption BiN
 Constantly Ub
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WASHINGTON, May 2S--Admin ginning Monday they would make an effort to keep the tolls exemption re- peal bill continuously before the sen ate until the vote is reached.
 According to the plan of Senator Simmons, all attempts to lay the bill aside for other measures will be op- posed. If opponents of the repeal move that it be side-traclled tempor- arily q vote will be forced
 It is believed the senate will soon tire of speeches on tolls exemption Senators Oliver, DuPOnt and West spoke on the bill today. Oliver and DuPont opposed the repeal and West favored it.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
ST. LOUIS FOUNDING
 BEING CELEBRATED

ST. LOUIS, May 2S.-St. Louis celebrated the 150th anniversary of its founding tonight by the presentation of a pageant illus trative of thirty important events in the history of the city and by the presentation of a masque and symbolic interpretation of it's history The pageant and masque will be repeated Friday, Satur- day and Sunday nights.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
SMASH PALACE WINDOWS
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LONDON, May 2S.-Buckingham
 Palace is no longer exempt rom the window smashing raids of the sui fragettes It leaked out that late last night two militants evaded the sen tries outside the palace. Entering the quadrangle. they began throwing stones at the windows and smashed two before the sentries seized them The master of the royal household refused to prosecute and they were released after d few hours detention.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
WON'T HIRE AMERICANS
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WASHINGTON, May 2S.-A dis patch from Admiral Mayo urges the Americans not to return to the oil fields at Tampico at present. He said it is understood that ten com panies have refused to employ Amer jeans under present conditions, and he felt that a large number of unem- ployed Americans may cause an em- barrassing, if not a serious situation.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
YAQUIS DEMAND SURRENDER
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 DOUGLAS, May 2S.-That Yaqui Indians have demanded the surrender of several small towns in the Yaqui river valley was learned in private message tonight.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
MESERVE IS CANDIDATE
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH
 LOS ANGELES, May 2S.-Edwin A. Meserve, Los Angeles attorney, announced his candidacy for the re- publican nomination for governor at the August primaries.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
HAZING SHOT
KILLS CADET

ANNAPOLIS, May 2S.-William l R. Bowlus, of Middletown, Md, l cadet at St. Johns Military ] College here, died from a pistol i shot wound inflicted in the midst | of a hazing melee at the college l on Monday. Five freshmen who
 were in the room from which the bullet came. were re-arrested
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29
ATHLETES GATHER
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 BOSTON, May 2S.-Athletes from more than a score of eastern colleges and from the Universities of Cali fornia and Michigan began to assem- ble at Harvard stadium for the hirty-eighth annual games of the Inter collegiate Association of Amer ica. The elimination events are to- morrow and the finals Saturday.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-29

doubtless largely caused by despon dency over his physical condition.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-06
NOVEL FANClES IN FOOTWEAR
Shoes, With Their Trimmings, Have
Become a Most important Part
OF the Costume.

The fan-shaped plait and the rosette
are the prominent trimmings Of the
house and evening shoe now, and the
place to wear them Is at one side Of
the shoe instead of In the center.
There must also be handsome orna-
ment or buckle made of chased metal
with huge colored cabochon stone in
the middle.
Brocade, gold and silver tissue, and
ribbon are used for the plaits, and
furnish a change from the tulle or
velvet background employed lately for
the purpose.
The value Of the buckles makes the
remark without ornaments" neces-
eary when the price of the footwear
Is stated. They are copies in many
cases OF old designs and some are 80
cleverly contrived that they look real
ly antique.
Furniture brocade has been found
80 comfortable for house footwear that
it is In high favor and the short,
rounded toe is popular, the rosettes
and ornaments making up for the pau
city of covering on the instep.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-06
DICTATES OF FASHION

In neckwear the rundown collar is
here to stay.
Black and white china frocks are
seen In the shops.
Beads in flaming yellow pink color
are called tango beads.
Rice cloth Is sheer cotton. with an
|inwoven knotted yarn.
Stiff straight branches of flowers
stand at the front Of some hats.
Fabric bags are new note for
spring. Rich brocades and metal
cloths will be used.
The plaque shaped hat is attracting
most attention at present It Is al
most fiat on top and elevated by ban
deau at the side back.
The skirt with the winding iounce
|draperies will be very much worn.
These skirts have a ruffie winding
|around the figure In serpentine fash
lion.
Afternoon wraps are frequently OF
|taffeta, quilted and ruffled with elabo-
rate neck ruffs or hood collars that
show to advantage bit Of bright lin
ling.
The old bell sleeve of our grand
mothers is endeavoring to make its ap-
pearance. 1t is a pretty fashion, and
most OF US will accord it hearty well
|come.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-06
WICKER'S MANY USES
ARTICLES OF FURNITURE GIVE
DISTINCTION TO ROOM.
BY No Means Costly, and Any Ono
With Taste VIII se Able to Select
just What Is Required for
the Apartment

While rooms are delightfully."- at.
tractive furnished throughout in
wicker, It still remains true that one
or two pieces of wicker furniture add
distinction to almost any room.
Sometimes this piece or two has been
added for effect: sometimes for com.
fort Perhaps some Of the older
wooden furniture has given out, and
some wicker has been added at q
lower cost than It would have been
possible to duplicate the older pieces
for; or. again. perhaps 1t has been
impossible to match in color or kind
the worn-out furniture. So Il can be
seen that wicker will solve many
problems, writes Ethel Seal Davis in
the Philadelphia North American.
Among the different colors offered
for choice. we find the natural willow
-unstained. And, instead of this
seeming raw and crude, in some rooms
1t gives very unusual note, espe-
cially an hour-glass armchair at six
or eight dollars. Another good color
is mocha brown, and there are two
particularly attractive greens-forest
and sea green.
A wicker sofa costs about thirty
five dollars, the covering Of the up
holstered seat cushion being extra.
But a five-foot box davenport In will
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-06
Tight Basque and Full skirt.

Does the description of a taffeta
dress, buttoning straight down the
front, six inches below the belt, with
darts over the bust and seams at the
side and back, remind you OF the
dresses of long ago? Quaint and
charming are these dresses, especial
ly as they are not snug fitting and
worn as they are over the new cor
setless figure with the wired organdy
collars, The tc2ics are invariably
long; occasionally are .hey OF the
apron variety and usually worn over
the tight, narrow skirt, which closely
resembles pantslettes.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-06

out Of It. Salt water satin comes about
thirty-six inches wide and costs about
two dollars yard. Taffeta and moire
are also used for bathing suits, but to
get satisfaction very good quality
must be bought, for the cheaper
grades do not stand the salt water.
Nothing can compete with cravenetted
mohair for good hard wear, and this
material is quite as light and com.
Portable to wear as any Of the silk
weaves mentioned When making
these suits the rule of pearl, or bone
buttons should be observed whenever
they can be made do service, for
hooks and eyes are apt to rust and be
very unsatisfactory.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-06

prefer to err on
the side Of con-
8 erv ativ enesS
rather tn an to
dress conspicuous
ly and attract un-
due attention to
herself. Bl a G k,
and dark blue are
the most popular
colors for these
water suits, al
t h o ug h plaids,
stripes and solid
colors in bright
hues are seen in
some of this sea-
s on g m o d 9 | 8.
N 0 W a d ays the
skirt and blouse
are joined at the