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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Vera Cruz, Mexico, April 24.-Ihe
investment Of Vera Cruz by the Unit.
ed States forces was completed with
a total American loss Of II killed and
about so wounded
Mexican Loss. Speculative.
The number of MeXicans killed is
estimated at $50, with many wound
ed. The Mexican loss is not known,
but is thought to be heavy.
American troops took complete pos
sessio. of the city later. At a confer
ence on board the battleship Arkansas,
Rear Admirals Badger and Fletcher de.
cided to complete the investment.
Rear Admiral Frank f. Fletcher has
taken up his headquarters at the Ter
minal hotel. The entire city Is strong
ly patroled and quiet prevails. Rear
Admiral Fletcher is now In command
of the land operations, while Rear Ad-
miral Badger, commander-in-chief Of
the Atlantic fleet, has brought his flag
into the harbor on the Minnesota.
Rear Admiral Fletcher ordered a
general movement for the occupation
Of all the town. A column of blue
jackets advanced to pass the uncom-
pleted market place and naval col.
lege.
Met Terrific Fire.
The b~luejackets reformed and adj
vanced against fire which had dimin-
ished greatly. Within two hours there
was only desultOry firing from the in
shore side of the tower. Battalions
OF b~luejackets had made their way
along the waterfront to the southern
end Of the town and cleared several
streets. but the sniping from houses
continued at intervals.
The scout cruiser Chester pounded
buildings on the outskirts with six
inch shells, firing over the heads Of
the men ashore and showing almost
perfect Workmanship.
The General Movement.
The general movement from all the
positions began in the direction of
the main plaza. The marines, under
Lieutenant Colonel Wendell C. New
lille, moved TO the southwark along
parallel streets towards the center,
while the marines commanded by
Lieutenant Commander Buchanan OF
the Florida, and Lieutenant Comman-
der Arthur B. Heating of the Arkan-
sas, were ordered from their positions
east of the center towards the plaza.
The two forces swung forward with
a rush.
There was absolutely no organized
resistance, but from the very begin.
ming of the advance a smart fire came
from the defenders on the housetops,
which invariably drew a merciless
fire from the advancing parties.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01
War Seen In Movement.

Calexica, Cal, April 27.-"The COM
ing Of American troops in such num-
bers to Calexica can have but one
meaning-war," Colonel Juan Lajero,
commander of the Mexican Federal
garrison at Mexicali, said. The state
ment was made at a meeting attended
by him. Captain Arthur Poillon, COM
handing the United States cavalry
here, and Colonel w. G. Schneider,
commanding the battalion Of the Sew
erth regiment. California National
guard, which arrived here.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01
Reoccupy Piedras Negras.

Eagle Pass, Tex, April 27.-One
hundred Mexican federal soldiers, said
to be part Of the force which evacu-
ated the town Thursday. after at
tempting to destroy the international
bridge, have reoccupied Piedras Ne
gras. Major T. Garcia, in command
OF the troops, declares he will permit
no disorder. In Eagle Pass a volun.
teer guard patrolled the streets. Resi-.
dents are required to remain within
their homes after . o'clock. Twelve
American refugees arrived nom Nava.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01
More Troops Sent to Border.

Washington, April 25.-Three regi-
ments of infantry at San Francisco
and the artillery at Fort Riley, Kan,
have been ordered to report to Briga-
der General Bliss for service along
the Mexican border. The brigade or.
dered to report to General Bliss from
the San Francisco Preside will con.
sist Of the Sixth. Twelfth and Six.
teenth regiments Of infantry, compris-
ing in all approximately $500 men
The Sixth field artillery, from Fort
Riley, WIS designated to move to the
border
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

II seems unfair to assert that vacant
lots produce nothing but weeds and
-unearned increment. Just look ct the
regular crop Of billboards and baseball
aSptrants
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01
Operation EIGHT Years.
MANY IMPORTANT STEPS
TAKEN BY ADMINISTRATION

Washington, April 25.- United
States troops have gone to reinforce
the American navy at Vera Cruz; the
embargo on arms into Mexico has
been formally restored, and troops
have been ordered to the Mexican bor-
der, primarily to relieve uneasiness
among border residents. but also as
a precaution ~ainst hostile military
operations along the international
limo
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

In Egypt there has been discovered
the mummy Of a m whose Jaws
had been locked with a chain. The
ancient Egyptians were crude, per-
haps, but they knew how to get re-
suits.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01
Why Moves Were Made.

Secretary Garrison announced that
4 brigade Of infantry and some ar
tillery under Brigadier General Fred
erick Funston. had been ordered to
Vera Cruz to support the expedition
airy forces Of marines and blue-jackets
there.
The chance that General Mas. the
federal general, might make a return
attack on Vera Cruz, with REINFORCE
ments, and the possible necessity of
a forward movement toward Mexico
City to protect fleeing Americans and
the Vera Cruz railroad were the un-
DERIVING reasons for the military
movement.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01
Mexico City Private.
International Difficulties Likely.

Paris, April 25. - American opera
tions at Vera Cruz are likely to raise
international difficulties. according to
a London dispatch to the Temps, I'M
less they are regularized by admitting
the existence of a state of war.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

The world Is not as bad as some
think 1t. II the good deeds and right
actions were recorded as c%opiously as
the bad deeds and wrong actions, all
papers would have to add a o of
pages to their present size.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01
Still More Troops For Border.

Washington, April 25.-Almost del
uged with messages demanding more
troops along the border, 1t was au-
thoritatively stated that the war de-
partment was preparing to concen-
trate more forces there.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Some one wants to know the where
abouts Of the young man who used to
take his girl to church Sunday eve
ming. We can't tell. but you might look
through the movies.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01
REPORTED THAT THERE WERE
10 AMERICANS AND ONE BRIT
lSHER IN PARTY TAKEN
BY FEDERAlS.
ALL WERE ON TRAINS
BOUND FOR VERA CRUZ
Soldiers Declared Intention of Exc
cutting Prisoners When They
Captured Them-Report Sent
to Chicago by Secre-
tary of State.

CHlCdSO, ApIll EI-l Weuly refugees
10 Americans and one British subject,
have been taken prisoners by Huerta's
forces and are believed to have been
executed by a firing squad, according
to a telegram received from Secretary
Bryan by DR.. Herbert A. Barkyn, pres
ident of a Mexican plantation com
pany.
Mr.. Bryan's Report.
Mr.. Bryan's telegram follows:
The following received from the
for your information: American CON
sui just reliably informed at s o'clock
Tuesday night soldiers stopped train
Tn vicinity Of TERRA Blanca on Vera
Cruz-Isthmus railroad, taking follow
Ing prisoners:
Those Taken Of.
wv. Mangum, railroad superin-
tendent; Elliott, engineer; Riley and
Hart, conductors; all are Americans.
These persons are taken to Cordoba
or Orizaba and believed ordered shot.
Some Is or more Americans left
for TERRA Blanca. c. B. Heron, sec
rotary lsthmus railroad, wife and four
children; j. o. Cook, chief engineer;
John Fighter, conductor; J. f. Lang
ston and wife; Kerwin, engineer, and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Macomber.'
One British Subject.
"'Some soldiers stopped at Hacien-
da Motzorongo, on same railroad, TAX
ing prisoners Edward Wunsch and son
Sidney. A.. NJ. Turner, secretary of
Hacienda Motzorongo, all Americans;
also a man named Boyd, British sub
ject. All taken to Cordoba or Orizaba.
1t is reliably stated that these prison
ers may be executed. Admirals Fetch
er and Badger have this information
before them
BRYAN"
DR.. Parkyn said Wunsch, mentioned
In the telegram, is the manager of the
plantation which is owned by 1900
American and British stockholders.
The Boyd mentioned, he said, is Alex
ander Boyd OF London, cashier OF the
plantation. Mrs. Boyd also was on the
plantation and two Californians named
Peckham and Andrews, according to
DIR. Parkyn. No mention was made of
them.
Our plantation Is isolated between
Cordoba and TERRA Blanca" Parkyn
said.
Operation Eight Years.
1T has been in operation for eight
years and we have frequently been
obliged to pay tribute to each of the
~contending forces. Sometimes the
Federals and sometimes the Rebels
would take possession for a day or so.
They usually would confns them
selves to Selling horses or whatever
money was in the safe, but have never
attempted to harm the workers"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

King Alfonso recently played a Joke
on some Of his guests by giving them
an unexpected drenching. A king
should be above slapstick humor.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Statistics showing that SO umbrel.
las are lost In London daily don't
amount to much. but multiplying that
by 365 probably would show the num-
Der Of honest men in the village.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

TO populate matrimony 1t will be
necessary to evolve a man who can
live without cooks. His wife will un.
dertake tn live on vanity.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

A Paris doctor says c~himpanzees,
rabbits and babies give the fly his best
Job Of carrying disease germs. Then
swat the fly.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Considerable imperviousness of hide
Is required before a man can devote
himself heart and soul to special inter
ests and call his devotion patriotism.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

What has become of the old fash.
toned office boy who slew a whole bat
talon Of grandmothers every base
ball season?
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

An operate prima donna has ap
peared In a light blue wig, and the
future of music is now hanging by a
hair.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Many a man is beginning to wonder
why he was 8 foolish as to throw
away his fishing tackle. at the close
OF last season.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

We suspect that those scientists
who are always condVning- kissing
are very old, and very much be-whis-
kered.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

1T is not wise to be wiser than Is
necessary" according to one philoso-
pher. The problem lies in finding out
how wise II is necessary to be.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

There is now talk Of abolishing ply.
steal culture In the schools. Can II be
that the pupils are getting too strong
for the teachers?
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01
HOT FIRE POURED ON AMERt
CAN FORCES IN VERA CRUZ
{ TITLE BUT NO ORGAN
IZED RESISTANCE.
IL BLUEJACKETS KILLED,
so HURT; $50 MExlCANS DIE
Number Of Federals Wounded is MOI
known-Quiet Restored but Port
City is Under Strong Marine
Patrol-Shells Shatter
Several Buildings,
Federals to Attack City.

Vera Cruz.-GeneraI Gustavo
Mas, former Mexican commander
at Vera Cruz, was reported to be
intending to move against the city
with strong reinforcement brought
up from PuebIa.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Another millionaire's daughter has
married a gardener. Well, gardeners
have no right to exemption from mis-
fortunes.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

The hand that rocked the cradle
may not be doing 1t any more but
1t Ia still determined to rule the
world.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01
GENERAL FUNSTON CARRIES OUT
HURRY-UP ORDERS FROM
WASHINGTON.
EMBARK IN EARLY MORNING
Taken-No Cavalry Taken Along
Because of Accommo-
dations.

orders to embark for Vera Cruz i'm
mediately the Fifth brigade Of in
fantry and as much artillery and cav
airy as available in the second divi-
sion of the army here were received
from Washington Thursday night.
Early this morning General Funston
and his men embarked for Mexico.
Creates Deep Impression.
The order for the artillery, military
men say, created a deep impression,
for it is upon this arm of the service
that success in a campaign against
important inland stronghOlds general
ly depends.
The orders were to take necessary
ammunition and other supplies for at
least 80 days. The four transports,
Meade, Mcclellan, Sumner and Kill
patrick, loaded and waiting to go, al
ready were carrying supplies for $500
men for at least so days.
What Orders Mean.
The orders impress the fact that in
fantry and artillery must arrive at
Vera Cruz at the earliest possible mo-
ment.
In addition to the four army trans
ports already here a commercial
steamer was chartered to convey the
troops.
Three torpedo boat ~destroyers, the
Preston, Reid and Flusser, are acting
as conveys to the transports.
With the exception Of a blanket and
a dog tent" for each soldier, the
baggage and equipment of the bril-
gade was already aboard transports.
The supplies included $4,000 pounds
of medicine and drugs.
The first concrete evidences OF war
enthusiasm in other parts of the coun-
try began to arrive here today in the
form of recruits. Four hundred are
to arrive between today and Sunday
from New York city, St. Louis and
Denver.
Mexico City Private.
Private advices here during the
day contained no mention of the re-
ported gathering of rioters in Mexico
City or Of other trouble in Mexico.
No cavalry went aboard the four
regular transports which have Just
left. This was because of lack of ac-
commodations and the fact that load
ing the cavalry probably would delay
the movement Of the infantry and ar
tillery. Here again there were not
sufficient accommodations for more
than one battery on the first sailing,
it was said.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Some film maker might make a hit
by dramatizing the poultry book ana
the seed catalogue.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Cover a man with varnish and he
dies" reads an advertisement; white
washing a politician Is different.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Diplomacy seems to consist in talk
Ing about everything except the matter
at issue.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Just because a INDUCES In
chromatic hair It doesn't necessarily
follow that she's q chrome.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Sometimes n man thinks he has be
come engaged when he has simply
been taught.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

A correspondent wants to know
how TO get rid OF undesirable neigh
bors. Ever try playing a fiutef
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Gunpowder was invented by the Chi
nese, and they have been sorry OF it
ever since.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

A mar is never as old as he feels the
morning after.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

And at times Cupid is such a poor
marksman.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

A baby always resembles its rich
bachelor uncle, II 1t has one.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Here is where the vegetarian begins
TO gambol on the green.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Some men are great. and others just
make q great noise.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01
One good thing about green hair
everybody will know 1t Is dyed.

II the tango dancers knew what we
think Of them they would sue us for
libel.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

The best social ENTER In all the
world Is the home circle.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01
OFFICIALS ARE HOPEFUL
WAR HAS BEEN AVERTED
Wilson and Cabinet Seem Optimis-
tic Due to Villas Stand-U. S.
Insists Huerta Must Make
Reparation for
lndignities.

Washington, April 25.-While the
attention of the American government
vas concentrated, for the most part,
on restoring1order at Vera Cruz and
expediting the departure of Americans
from all parts OF Mexico, a watchful
eye vas trained on the transcontinen-
tai boundary between Mexico and the
United States for any signs of hostil-
ity from the Mexican Constitutional
lists.
Optimism Is Conspicuous.
President Wilson and his cabinet
had a long meeting after which OPP
timism a conspicuously apparent,
both in their demeanor and informal
discussion Of the situation. There
was no particular development to
which the feeling of hopefulness that
real wal would be averted, could be
traced, but General Villas friendly
pronouncement, it was admitted, had
impressed many officials here with the
possibility that the Constitutionalists
after all would remain neutral while
the American government sought re-
paration from Huerta.
Some Not %Sanguine.
Other officials were not SO %sanguine
and the army moved with precision
and swiftness to protect the American
boundary and REINFORCE the expedi-
tionary force of marines and bluejack-
cts at Vera Cruz.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Never mind about giving the devil
his due. He will take 1t.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01
viii Follow Ca~rranza's Orders.

When Villa was asked whether he
would join forces with Huerta in war
against the United States. he said:
LAS have already stated, such an
event is im%probable; but to answer
your question, | must state that | am
a soldier and am ready to follow all
orders of my chief, General Carran-
"a"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1914-05-01

Vera Cruz, Mexico, April 24.-The
investment Of Vera Cruz by the Unit.
ed States forces was completed with
a total American loss Of II killed and
y bout IN wounded
The Calumet news., 1914-09-29
WAR WILL KEEP MILLIONS
OF DOLLARS IN AMERICA
INDEBTEDNESS OF U. S. IN FOR
EIGN COUNTRIES WILL BE
REDUCED AS A RESULT.

. Washington, Sept. 2g.-During Aug
ust the first month of war, something
like S4,O0O,OOO less was sent abroad in
the form OF foreign postal money or
ders than in August lsIS. II the
same rate of increase continues dur
ing the year-and in the opinion of
eXpetts the rate of increase is likely to
grow large as the war goes on-there
will be at least S5O,OO0,OO0 kept at
home in the United states this year
which has hitherto been sent abroad.
That is an item worth considering.
1t means that the balance against the
United States will be that much less,
that the Indebtedness of the United
States To foreign countries will be re-
duced at least S50,OO0.OCO. and prob
ably by much larger sum.
For the fiscal year OF 1913, foreign
born laborers in the United States
they make up the vast majority OF the
persons who transfer money by inter-
national money order-sent abroad
the vast sum OF $l03,O00,000.
To Settle Balance.
To settle the balance against it the
postoffice department was obliged to
buy foreign exchange to the amount
of $50 100000.
Most potent OF all as a factor in
keeping money i'm the United States
is the natural feeling that with most
Of the rest OF the world at war it is
safer here than it would be anywhere
else.
The Calumet news., 1914-09-29

the milling capacity OF the concentra-
tor, and the crowding of the plant was
bringing about lower recovery.
The Black Rock concentrator has
been handling daily around l000
tons. approaching at times l.l00, but
with greater force at work in the
mine the mill was treating as high
as i,2oO tons or more, \ slight soften
ing in the price Of Suelter, too. was
somewhat of a factor IN determining
the Butte and Superior company not
20 crowd it's mii, according 60 bee
lief prevalent IN local MINING circles
The Butte X Superior receives a bonus
on all zinc concentrates carrying more
than so per cent zinc. consequently il
is 20 the direct advantage of the COM
pany To establish as high recovery "a
is possible.
The Calumet news., 1914-09-29
MINING NEWS
WEST ENo.JlM BUTLER.

In rcsards to these companies. We
have noted the following iu a circular
ISSUED by New York house,
The uotor.eN taJs has been given
Co tac apex contruycrsy between West
End and Jim Butter might lead the
uniformed 10 believe that The futures
of these properties depended wholly
upon the final outcome uf the suit.
The fact, however. Is that whatever
the outcome. either property is forti-
hld against any loss WAich may be
sustained. Furthermore, some OF the
richest veins i'm both properties lie out
side the disputed territory, and both
mines should continue TO pay their
stockholders dividends for many years
TO ocme quite independent OF the apex.
Jim Buffers south vein. which was
lost some time ago. was recently pick
ej up ON the 500-foot level in the
Wauderiug BOY workings. Earnings
Tor August were S2O950 rs against
Ss.395 i'm July.
West Ends last scmi-mouthly clean
, mounted To- 44l12 ounces of gold
an. silver, valued at $4,000. This is
IN excess OF dividend requirements of
. cents share, quarterly, rate
which returns an uycsum,n, yield Of
over 80 per cent az present prices. ''--
j.. 4. Munear * 60.
The Calumet news., 1914-09-29
SHAFTS READY
To RESUME WORK
Butte -Baliaklava Awaits Return
of Normal Conditions

Butte, Mont, Sept 29.-Two COM
partments Of the shaft OF the Eut,e-
RaIlaklava company have been placed
in condition and everything is in real.-
ness for a resumption at an increased
capacity as soon as the condition OF ii.
copper metal market warrants. a sma
force N miners has been employed .-
the Rallaklaya keeping the property ia
repair and makiug "a number Of
changes all with a view oi raising the
tonnage when operations aga" are
started. The ore showing u4 the
l6O0-level Of the Rauaklaya is among
the best the company has ever had the
stopping body extending the entire
length OF the working rights OF the
BalIaklava. more than 425 feet ON this
level The grade n the ore is around
I'VE per cent with occasional ship
meuts higher. all carry ing sufficient
silver to more than pay smelling
charges, and besides afford a little rev
enue. BalaNava ores also carry a
little gold, sufficient however. TO
amount 10 about 5000 per month on an
output OF about 100 tons per day. Bal
Iakloya will be in condition TO lift
from 200 TO 25O tons a day when the
order comes 10 resume.