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Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
HAS
PLAN To DRAW
MORE REVENUE
Washington Officials See in
His Threat to Close Port
Of Vera Cruz Scheme to
Increase Customs Re
ceipts at once.
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1spArcHl

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-State de-
partment officials who today discussed
General Carranza's action in closing
the port of Vera Cruz. pointed out that
his object in all probability was to in
crease the present customs revenues
by diverting commerce to ports under
Mexican control. At Vera Cruz duties
are collected by American officials and
after deducting the costs of admins
tration, the funds collected will be paid
to the Mexican government at a later
date.
Little embarrassment to American
forces at Vera Cruz is expected from
the Carranza order, as there VIII De no
interruption with shipping destined
exclusively to that port. although
coastwlse traffic is shut off.
Any decrease in Vera Cruz customs,
due to the new order, will be borne by
the Carranza government, since the
customs are ultimately to be turned
over to the Mexican government. Part
of the Vera Cruz customs receipts are
pledged to redeem the loan advanced TO
General Huerta by French bankers.
There is no indication that the Ameri-
can forces will be withdrawn from Vera
Cruz in the near future.
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
Relief Promised
From The Sky
To Brussels
ASSOCIATED PRESS pIsPATcH1

LONDON. Sept. 1.-The correspon-
dent of an AntWerp newspaper says
a French biplane appeared over
Brussels on Saturday, and in hail
of German bullets twice circled the
town. and dropped hundreds of
pamphlets containing the message:
Take courage: delverance SOON
The aviator then made off, after
giving the spectators daring per-
formance of loop the loop.
The Antwerp correspondent adds
that all saloons and cafes in Brussels
are compelled to close at 8 o'clock
in the evening. German soldiers
there are behaving properly. but
their officers are accused of arro-
gance Germans have ordered a
Brussels firm to make a German flag
which they say they intend to hoist
over the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
General Jakowski, who succeeded
General Count Won Arnim as COM
mander of Brussels, is now living at
the national palace Grand Duke
Mecklenberg is residing in the city
with half of his military staff. The
headquarters of the Belgian ministers
of state, the royal palace and the
palace of justice are now hospitals
filled with German and Belgian
wounded. Machine guns are in place
at the street corners and in the
squares. Antwerp is reported to be
Very hopeful. and every one is trust
ing in the strength of the forts and
the bravery of the garrisons.
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
MARTIAL LAW
DECLARED IN
BUTTE DISTRICT
Governor Stewart Of Mon
tana Rushes Ten Compa-
MES Of Militia to Butte
and Makes Order Cover
Silver Bow County.
IAssoc1ArED PRESS DIsPATcHl

HELENA, Sept. 1.-The city of
Butte and Silver Bow county were
placed under martial law in proc
lamation by Governor Stewart.
In his proclamation the governor
stated that conditions of lawlessness
at Butte and the inability of the civil
authorities there to cope with the
situation was so apparent as TO
necessitate this course.
Militia in Butte
Ten companies of the state national
guard, acting under sealed orders
given to Major Donahue by Govern
or Stewart just before he left Hell
ena. arrived today and went into
camp on the hillside overlooking the
city. Although watched by a large
crowd. no resistance was offered.
Shortly Butte will be declared under
martial law.
The militiamen came on a train OF
nineteen steel ore cars and two fiat
cars on which had been mounted two
machine guns All the policemen
had been instructed by Mayor Dun
can to report at police headquarters
as soon as the troops entered the
heart of the city and turn over the
entire city to the militia. The Ana
conda Mining company announced
that the Anaconda and the Original
mines would resume work tomorrow
with protection for all who wished
to work
The Butte mine workers commit
tee, repeating the tactics of this
mine late today to demand an inspec-
ton of all miners and to compel all
Western Federation Of Miners MEM
bers to join the new miners union.
The committee was refused admit
tance and was ousted from the
grounds. The committee hurriedly
repaired to the Mine Workers head
quarters.
1t is expected that with the city
under martial law Sheriff Driscoll,
and his deputies will attempt to serve
warrants issued by District Judge
Michael Donlan last Saturday for the
arrest of President "Muckie" Mac
Donald, James A Chapman, Joseph
Bradley and another, all members of
the Mine Workers union, on charge
of kidnapping growing out of the
recent deportation of Western Fed
Grafton of Miners. Chapman and
Bradley are also officers of the in
surgent miners organization.
All saloons were ordered closed by
the authorities
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
NO NATION MAY
DENY j. S. RIGHT
TO BUY SHIPS
Secretary Of Treasury Nc
Adoo Makes Declaration
Before House Merchant
Marine Committee Sup
porting Marine Bill.
ASSOCIATED PRESS pIsPArcHl


WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The right
Of the United States to buy any mer-
chant ships from any of the nations
for neutral uses, cannot be disputed by
any nation declared Secretary McAdoo
of the treasury department before the
house merchant marine committee
supporting the administration mer-
chant marine bill McAdoo refused
however, to discuss the diplomatic
phase of the situation when asked if
protests had not been received from
Great Britain and France against the
possible government purchase of Ger
man vessels.
Hearings on the bill was concluded
today and it will be taken up tomorrow
for immediate committee action. An
early report to the house is expected
soon.
Secretary McAdoo heartily indorsed
the Alexander bill which provides for
the organization of a $4,000. 900 cor
poration with the power to buy. build
and operate ships in foreign trade with
the government as the majority stock
holder, He said that as some of the
lines to be established would probably
be operated at a loss, private capital
would not be attracted, the government
probably supplying the entire capital
DO you understand" Representative
Saunders asked that there is grave
objection on the part of England and
France to the taking over of German
bottoms which have been driven out
| of the foreign trade by the war?'
"Of course ! cannot discuss the Dip
lomatic phases of the question" said
Secretary McAdOo. THAT is the busi-
| ness of the state department. 1t cannot
be successfully disputed, however that
| the government has a right to buy ships
from German companies or any one
else so long as it buys these ships for
neutral uses
"It is stated the payment for ships
| would be in the nature of supplying
funds to belligerent nation" observed
Representative Saunders.
The ships would not be owned by
| the government. They would be owned
by private citizens and be paid for by
those citizens and not the government" "
answered Mr. McAdoo.
But it said these lines closely con-
nected with government payment
would be practically the government
Mr.. Saunders persisted
Il think there is nothing in that OBJ =
jection. said the secretary.
There is no more punctiious citizen
of the United States with respect to
| neutrality" he continued, than the
president who would be the chief rep
resentative of the government in the
company to be formed under this bill
We can rest assured of absolute neu- :
tIality'
The secretary asserted the govern
ment would be in exactly the same po-
| sition as private stockholder so far
as international conditions are con-
| cerned and the question of sovereignty
| never would be raised in prize court
! A letter from William A. Coates
| president of the Philadelphia board OF
| trade was read protesting against the
bill and recommending direct subsidy
| to build up the merchant marine.
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
Elections in November

MEXICO CITY, Sept. General
elections have been called for Novem-
ber Until these are held the country
will continue under military rule. A
cabinet meeting was held at Chapulte-
pee Castle tonight but neither Carran-
"a nor any of the ministers would make
known the subjects under discussion.
The government issued a decree pro-
hibiting the confiscation of property ny
army officers without signed order
from Carranza. The decree also pro-
hibits military arrests on mere accusa-
ton, two accuSers beng necessary
The accuser must prove the charges
against the person within - hours or
suffer the penalty which would be trE
result were the accused proven guilty.
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
WORKER
TELLS TALE OF
WARS HORROR
Wife Of Paris Banker Says
1t Is Impossible to Be
lieyc Tortures and Cruel
ties Poor Unfortunates
Had Undergone,
Associated Press Dispatch.

PARIS, Sept. Mrs.
Herman H. Harjes, wife Of
"a Paris banker, who, with
other American women has
been deeply interested in
relief work, visited the
North railroad station to-
day and was shocked by the
sights she saw among the
Belgian refugees.
"The station" said Mrs.
Harjes, presented the as
pect Of a shambIes. 1t was
the saddest sight | ever saw.
1t is impossible to believe
the tortures and cruelties
the poor unfOrtunates had
undergone.
Il saw many boys with
both their hands cut off so
that it was impossible for
them to carry a gun. Every
where there was filth and
utter desoIation. The help
less little babies, lying on
the cold, wet cement floor
and crying for noulishment,
was enough to bring hot
tears to any mothers eyes.
Mothers were vainly be-
sieging the authorities for
milk or soup. A mother
with twelve children said:
What is to become of us?
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
RUSSIANS SCORE
BRILLIANT VICTORY
OVER THE AUSTRLANS
AMERICAN WOMEN
EQUIP HOSPITAL

LONDON, Sept. l.
Lady Paget, wife OF
General Sir A. NJ. Pag-
ct, chairman of the
American Women's War
Relief Fund, was ad-
vised today by the war
office that it is desired
to use next week the old
way. house in Devon,
which has been fully
equipped with two hun
dred beds, surgical APP
pliances and medical
supplies, all provided by
American women as a
testimonial OF their ap-
probation of the protec-
ton of the British navy
afforded tourists re-
turning to the United
States.
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
Federal Troops Start

SPOKANE, Sept. IA battalion of
the fourteenth infantry 250 strong un-
der command of Captain w. j. Jordan
left here this afternoon on two special
trains for Helena, Montana, under ord
ers of the war department. The fed
eral troops are scheduled to arrive at
Helena about daylight tomorrow and
will proceed to Fort Harrison, there to
await further developments in Butte
in connection with the renewal of fac
tional troubles among the miners. The
battalion of federal soldiers is COM
prised of companies l. X, l. and Nj.
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
AUSTRALIAN SHIPS READY
Lie in Wait OFF Hawaii for German
Cruiser
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH I

HONOLULU, Sept 1.-The Austral-
ian warships Australiana and Warrego
were in communication with the British
collier s>trathadile, which arrived to-
day, up to the three mile limit The
Australian warships are reported to be
in close proximity The German crui-
ser Nurnberg. which put in here to
coal, will leave port early in the morn
ing stripped for action. Captain
Schoenburg said he was ready to meet
any eventuality and that there would
be no surrender on the part of the
Nurnberg. He said he expected his
ship to be the coffin for himself and his
crew
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCHl

NEW YORK, Sept. Financial
sentiment was again adversely af-
fected today by the extension of the
British moratorium and the slight
hardening of foreign exchange.
Acknowledgment by the chancellor
of exchequer that it would be unwise to
attempt to resume specie payments
at this time, coincided with private
advices received here regarding the
financial conditions in London.
The recurrent rise in exchange is
once more attributed to the report
ed advance of the German army to-
wards the French capital. Anent the
exchange market, it was authorita-
lively declared that enough exchange
has been accumulated by the city
of New York to meet the obligations
from abroad.
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcH1

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The increase
pean war began was legitimate, ac-
cording to the testimony given at
District Attorney Whitman's John
Doe inquiry into the high cost of
food. At four food markets. which
the city opened today, sugar was
sold more cheaply than the house
wives could buy at the stores and
within. two hours the entire supply
of these markets was exhausted.
Edwin F. Atkins. chairman Of the
board of directors of the American
Sugar Refining company, said the
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
WEDNESDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 3. ), =
British Moratorium
Is Again Extended

On demand sterling was quoted at 5,07
and cables at sos. There were some
scattered quotations for exchange on
Paris, but these proved to be merely
nominal while German marks re-
manned unquoted There is reason
to believe that the eastern railroads
will follow the lead of the Pennsyl-
yania which increased its inter-
changeable mileage from . cents to
to "a cents. This is in line with
the recommendation of the Interstate
Commerce Commission made on Au-
gust l, when it handed down its
freight rate decision 1t is under
stood that some of the eastern rail-
roads are already preparing tariffs
on interstate trips at a rate of 2l2
cents where this can be done with
out conflicting with the state laws.
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
Il Will Take Time

VERA CRUZ, Sept. John r. Sill
liman. of the American consular SER
vice. who was recently in conference
with General CarranZa as personal
agent Of President Wilson, came here
today from Mexico City. He expresses
himself as hopeful of the final success
of the new constitutionalist government
in Mexico, but he is doubtful of early
peace throughout the republic. He
declares no fewer than 1G7 policemen
were killed in the recent rioting in
Mexico City following the entrance of
the constitutionalst forces.
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
Increase In Price Of
Sugar Is Justified

demand abroad and competition there
for West Indian. Central, and South
American raw sugar made the in
crease in price here necessary. John
A. Sim, general manager of a flour
company, said that speculation in
flour in this country is impossible.
He predicted that if the price of
flour continued to rise many small
bakeries will be forced out of bust
ness because they could not afford
to sell standard loaves Of bread for
five cents. Bread at the new munich
pal market sold at four cents. a loaf
and bakeries in the neighborhood did
little business. The markets were
crowded
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
NO COPPER DIVIDEND
Calumet and Hecla Passes up Regular
Payment

BOSTON, Sept 1.-The passing OF
the regular quarterly dividend OF the
Calumet and Hecla Mining company
was announced in a circular letter to
the stockholders in which the directors
say:
s.In view of the uncertain conditions
of the conner market and the Interrupt
lion of the company's business with
foreign customers. the directors have
decided not to declare dividend at
the present time. The product of the
mine will be curtailed and the salaries
of all officers and employees will be re-
duced."
The company has not passed divi-
dend since 1884
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
GERMANS ASK ARMlSTICE
TO BURY THEIR DEAD

LONDON, Sept. 1.-The Even
ing News published a dispatch
from Paris stating that a French
chauffeur attached to the general
staff. arrived in Paris from the
north and made the following
statement:
The German advance has been
checked by their terrible losses
of the last few days. They have
even asked an armistice to bury
their dead"
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
German Aeroplane Over Ostend

LONDON, Sept. IA German
aeroplane flew over Ostend ac-
cording to the correspondent Of
the Reuter- Telegram company in
that city The dispatch adds that
there has been a considerable
movement of troops in Brussels.
The German government in Brus-
sells has ordered the expulsion of
all British subjects within twen-
ty-four hours
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
ANTWERP CUT OEE

WASHINGTON, Sept. IA dis
patch from Consul General Diedrich
at Antwerp received by the state de-
partment tonight says:
1T is impossible to get complete
information as to the condition of the
Americans in Belgium Antwerp is
cut off from all Belgium except
Bruges, Ghent. Ostend and Lierre.
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02

officio member of the board. The main
trouble is in the selection Of a seer
tary. The post was offered to Henry
B. Fine. dean of the department Of
science at Princeton who declined.N
Pasker Willis of New York has since
been offered the most
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02
TO START NEXT MONTH
ASSOCIATED PRESS pIspATcHl

ASSOCIATED PRESS pIsPATcHl
WASHINGTON. Sept Although
confronted by a vast amount of pre-
liminary work, the federal reserve
board hopes to open the new banking
system by October l, according to Sec
retarX of the Treasury McAdoo eX-
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02

London the British have occupied
that the Germans will be unable
explains this action the part of the British
channel from Ostend to England
y. the British favore disembakng place the
control CT the city in order to make
hase from which throwing amen Gould raid London
Arizona republican., 1914-09-02

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sat down on the long bench just out
side the door of the rude log struc-
ture.
cd" l am through" said Maurice,
blankly. 1T is a question of several
thousand dollars, and of course
neither of us can arrange for that"
81 am sorry" replied Winnie, sadly,
more on your account than my own,
because it was your fathers money
that is lost in the mine. To the last
my father believed that the sinking of
fifty feet more of tunnel would I'M
cover rich VEIN"
And from what I'learn that is
true" said Maurice. well, we must
bear our disappointment. am going
to return to my old work. l would
feel much happier, Miss Dale, if cir
cumstances were so that you could
leave an environment SO msuited to
your tastes and desserts"
ooh, am quite contented here"
declared Winnie brightly. Besides, l
shall soon have paid up the few debs
of my poor father. .You-you will
not remain here much longer, them"
She flushed slightly as she observ-
ed that the eyes of Maurice were
fixed upon her as she asked the ques-
ton.
ct is useless for me to remain
he replied soberly. MY work calls
me home"
There are good people here" said
Winnie. "They have been very kind
to me. 1t is not like the old times
when my father came here. The chill
dren are anxious to learn, their par
ents have ambitions to create a bet
ter social condition. There is quite
an entertainment at the hall this
evening. 4 am sure they would be
glad to have you come"
And Maurice went. He could not
resist the privilege and pleasure of
being in the company of Winnie. That
evening amazed and enlightened him.
The homelV folk fairly idOliZed the
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who had sat grim and silent all the
evening watching those present, es<
pecially Winnie and Maurice.
81 wonder who that young man
isl" she spoke. He passed me on
the street with an embarrassing stare
yesterday, and this morning noticed
him walking by the schoolhouse sew
eral times"
81 will try and find out for you,"
volunteered Maurice, and made some
inquiries The young man had dis
appeared by the time he had return
ed to Winnie 1t was with some
what startling information.
The young man, Maurice ascer-
tanned, was the son of Black Burt, a
notorious outlaw who had been
driven out of Sierra with a price on
his head. He was reported dead.
This was the first appearance of the
young man in Sierra for over a year.
The next day Winnie Dale was
missing. She had gone out in the
morning for a walk. She did not re-
turn. Evening came and still no
trace of her. Maurice became anX-
ious. He started a search. Finally
from what some children told him
he was satisfied that Winnie had been
kidnapped by three men. One of them
from the description he was salts
fled was young Burt.
For nearly a week Maurice wan
dered over hill and dale in search for
the haunt of Burts. Wan, disheart-
ened, one afternoon he was resting
in the midst of dreary waste when
a horseman came galloping toward
him. He dismounted. 1t was young
Burt
Instantly Maurice's hand shot to-
wards the revolver in his belt The
abductor of Winnie, his rival, he fan
cied, stood before him. Maurice was
half mad with anxiety.
Hands up!' he ordered furiously.
That's all right" observed Burt,
chewing hut smiling the while
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
ANNIVERSARIES OF RING. BATTLES


 1893-Benny Chavez. Mexican box CT, born at Wagon Mound, New Mexi- co. Bennys real name is Epimenio Gonzales, sbut he adopted the monaker of Chavez when he entered the ring in 1911. The Mexican lad fought his first battles in Trinidad, Colo, and surrounding towns, and of his first ten ring engagement he won eight by knockouts. Benny tackled his first big game late in 1911, when Patsy Brannigan, the eastern featherweIght visited Trinidad. After staying 6 rounds with the Irisher Chavez drift ed off into drearn1and. The Mexican continued his efforts to emulate Senor Rivers and Senor Herrera, and when Patsy Brannigan again visited Colo rado in 1913 he was defeated by Chavez in 10-round bout at Denver. A little later Benny attained a, na,- tional reputation by beating Frankie Conley and holding Frankie Burns to a draw, and he was matched with Eddie Campi for a 20-round bout at Los Angeles. Chavez travelled the dis tance. but lost the decision.
 1892-Bi1ly Smith and Joe Goddard fought 8-round draw at San Fran cisco.
 1s96-Joe Choynski knocked out Joe AcAuliffe in 4th round at San Francisco.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
TWO GAMES AT NBWFTHTD
 PARK TOMORROW.


 Through the courtesy of Owner ohm H. Freeman, of the Bridgeport team. and President Tom F. Magner, the Park City league has been enabled to secure Newfie1d Park for tomorrow afternoon, and two games will be played there. beginning at goo and 4:0O p. nj E
 The first game Will bring together the St. Mary and Brooklawn teams, and in the last setto the Western and St. Patrick teams will clash. Ambrose Howell will umpire both contests, and Bob Graether will score. Games will be called sharp at their respective hours
 The kindly offer of MT. Freeman comes at a. time when it is deeply ap- preciated by the league, and shows he is in favor of encouraging clean base ball by lending his aid to the fastest league ever organized in the city So turn out tomorrow and encourage, the boys, as it has been a. hard struggle all season to make both ends meet. and the treasury is in need of replen- ishing,@with expenses of $40 each week in the league, and collections being almost nothing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-28
AMERICAN FIGHTERS
 QUITTING AUSTRALIA

Apparently Australia is losing it's attractiveness for American boxers, judging by the way the wanderers are fiocking homeward. The middle weights in particular are deserting the land of the kangaroo at a rate that is giving Promoter Snowy Baker cause for worry. Ever since Baker organized the chain of clubs in all the big cities on the island conti- nent,@ he. has relied upon Americ can talent to supply matches. Now that the stars are leaving the boxing boom in that country is in danger of col lapsing.
 Baker has just formulated a rule Whereby any visiting boxer who has resided in the country for one year is rendered eligible to compete for the championship of Australia. By this means he hopes to keep supply of talent on hand without going to the expense of importing new men for every match.
 As a press agent, the Australiaa a is in a class by himself. In orde1 to keep Australia to the fore, one O his schemes is to send out at the enf of each month an account of tn pugi1istic happenings in the Ar tipodes.