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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
Forty thousand Dollars Taken
From Mail Car Oh Queen
and Crescent Line Just Out
side Birmingham,
.CHlEF CLERK JABBED
WITH POINT OF KNIFE
of Road Rush Detec-
tiyeS and BIoodhOundS to
Scene, but No Trace of the
Robbers Is Found,

Birmingham, Aha. Feb. 10. ~ A
Queen 81 crescent railroad PASSENGER
train bound from New York 90 Now
Orleans running forty minutes late.
WAS held mp near here bY three mask
ed robbers who obtained four sacks
Of registered mail said to have con-
taincd more than $40,000.
AZ Attala three men boarded the
engine and one and one-half miles
south Of Attain held up the engine
crew at the points of reNolyers. They
then ran the train Go within five miles
Of lrondale, whore they forced the
crew to uncouple the mail and express
cars from the remainder of the train
After compelling the engineer 90 run
he express and mail ears "a mile south
the robbers forced the crew TO UNI
couple the mail car. They covered
The five mail clerks with revolvcrs
and demanded the registered mail
pouches The chief clerk attempted
to procure a gun and was stabbed
The robbers ransacked the car, took
the New York-New Orleans registered
pouches and jumped off. leaving e.
sack containing $4,000 behind. The
express car was not molested
Birmingh0m officials of the road
were notified OF the hold-up and "a
special train rushed officers and
bloodhounds TO the scene. No trace
of the robbers was found
The train was one and one e-half
miles south Of Attala when masked
tandlt stepped zip from the tender and
ordered the engineer u. J. Murphy
to throw mp his hands. The robber
then took charge OF the engine. while
one OF his comrades covered the of
gineer and fireman.
The robbers ordered the train crow
to stay with the rest of the train while
they departed with the mail car and
engine TWO miles farther south they
stopped agnln ana going hack 20 the
mail car demanded an entrance The
five clerks within had suspected n
hold-up and had eXtnguished tho
lights. Fearing the ear would be
blown mp with dynamite they opened
the door As soon as the door was
opened a young man with a handker-
chief covering his face jumped within
the car and two others quickly fol-
lowed They were armed with revo-
vers
one of the bandits demanded To-
know who the chief clerk was A. B
Merville answered Il am, ana the
robter said: AN right show us the
registered mail"
The two bandits forced the other
clerks to leave the ear while they
robbed IL. Morvillo was slow IN show
ing the bandits where the registered
mail sacks We're and one of them stuck
the end OF "a knife into hia shoulder
Merville pushed out small box say
ing there was an the registered mail
in the car
The bandits then bade farewell 10
Merullc and uncoupilng the engine
from the mail car started off, blowing
the engine whistle
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
HEAVY LOSSES SHOWN
IN SEIGEL CONCERNS


New York, Feb. 19.--Llabllities of
the Fourteenth street store, one of
the bankrupt Siegel enterprises was
reported by the receivers as $3,74S,000
as against assets of $l,41G,00O. The
Simpson Crawford company store
ihowed liabilities of $5,S23,0O0 and
assets Of S5,20OO00. Figures for the
store in Boston We're not given.
The receivers found that deposits
in the private bank conducted by
Henry Siegel ana Frank L. Nogel
aggregating $25O,0O0 had been used
by Siegel and Vogel in some way in
the conduct Of the three stores al-
though the books of the stores did
not reveal their Indebtedness for such
loans.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
BOLIVIAN CONSUL
MAY BE DEP0RTED


san Francisco, Feb. 19,--After read
ing transcript Of the testimony I'm
the case, John W. Preston. United
States attorney said today that ne
should forward TO Attorney General
McReynolds q full record Of the evi-
dence against Carlos SanJinez. Boli-
Wan consul general here, accused of
an offense against two small girls.
A police judge held that his court
had no jurisdiction.
"As my opinion stands now" MIR.
Preston said today. Il feel ] shall
recommend that my superior ask Sec
retafy Bryan Of the state department
to request that Sanjinez be recalled.
His counsel made no attempt to deny
the acts charged against him and the
only defense offered was the technical
one that he was immune from prose-
cution. II may seem wiser to try to
get the case before federal courts,
than to bring it to the attention Of
the department Of state. That has not
been decided yet"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
INDIANS ARMED WITH
BOMS AND ARROWS TO ENLIST

Chihuahua, Mex, Fob ia
strange sight was witnessed i'm the
streets here today when band of
seventy Taruhuma Indians, clad only
in loin cloths. ANA thc blankets about
their shoulders, ana armed with bows
ana arrows. arrived to enlist with The
c0nsiiuti0nalist forces
These Indians are known aa tire
less runners and while they viii be
served with rifles and ammunition, 70
ig llkelE. owing to their untumiliarly
with firearms that they Will be used
ns scouts and messengers They can
maintain q 1og-trot for hours appar
entity without fatigue.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
BRITISH OFFICER
AWARDED DAMAGES

london, lfeb. 1a.-Tho var oifice
system OF confidential reports on
which army Officers may bee con-
demned and sentenced to professional
ruin without being heard IN their own
defense, was severely censurod by the
Judge Of the kings bench court toe
day. A jury awarded Major w Au~
gustus Adam, $4,000 damages against
Sir Edward Ward in his capacity as
permanent secretary of the war OF
flee.
Major Adam, who distinguished
himself in the siege OF LAdysmith,
South Africa, brought "a suit Tor libel
'aleged 10 he contained in letter
written and published hy STR Edward
Ward, saying that Major Adam had
to retire from the army In conse-
quence of adverse reports.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
LAWYERS MUST TELL
ABOUT FEES CHARGED

New York, Feb. lg.-With evidence
ln ms possession tonung GO show tNat
uuusanas OH douars of the citN 8
nuney were wasted in conncruon wtth
une proceedings ron lne concentration
ur properly iur inc construction of
ue ausNAt aqucducJ Drstuct Attor-
uoy Whtmnu to0ay gent subpoena
svrVerS 40 Nlngston, A. ", TO OBJ
tun the appearance here at the Jonn
uuv aQairl tomorrow ot twelve law
yers IN that city VINO acted in these
proceedings lney will Dee asked to
reveal lne fees paid them Ter tneir
Work ia searching utes and whether
ines snareu their Gees with politicians.
me ulatriCt attorneys office Says it
has reason TO suspect Dnnt botn dupli-
cation ot WORK ana duplication of
cnarges are involved,
keyenl Witnesses testified before
thc grand jury today In relation to
CONSTRUCTION contracts. but NO action
was taken. the Jury will hear further
evidence next week
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
MRS. STEVENSON WAS
NATIVE OF INDIANAPOLIS

indianapolis Ind, Feb. ls.-Mrs.
Robert Louis Stevenson, widow ~ the
famous novelist who died at Monte.
eito, Calf. yesterday, was born I'm In
dianapolis She was Miss Fannie Van
dergrift. daughter Of Jacob Wander.
grlft. prominent citizen Of this city.
Fannie Vandergrft was the first In
fant baptized ~ the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher, when he was pastor Of the
Seoonf Presbyterian church here
which he founded. Mrs Stevenson's S
first husband was Samuel Osbourne,
secretary TO Governor Willard in 1857
40
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
FUNE RAJ OF MRS.
STEVENSON WAITS
SON s ARRIVAL
Widow of Noted Novelist and
Mother Of Lloyd 0Sbourne
Dies Suddenly of ApOpIexy
in California,


Santa Barbara, Calf, Feb. lg.-Tho
body of Mrs. Robert Louis Stevenson,
who died yesterday Of apoplexy at
Stone Hedge" her home in Monte
cito. will be held here until the ar
rival Of her son, Lloyd Osbourne. from
New York.
All funeral arrangements will be
postponed until he reaches here. but
il has been suggested that her ex-
pressed wish be carried out--that she
be buried beside the author Of "Treas-
ure Island" on q mountain top near
Apia, Samoa.
Efforts TO set in touch with her
daughter. Mrs Isabel Strong at Homo
lulu. were fruitless today. Mrs. Strong
Is said to have just sailed from Homo
lulu for Samoa, where Mrs. Steven
son is said 20 have had an estate
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
ASKS THAT WITNESS
BE MADE TO TESTIFY

Chio0go. Feb, l9-The 0ttcmpt of
the Interstate Commerce commission
20 obtain federal court ruling COM
pelling witnesses 60 give evidence IN
interstate commerce hearings was be-
gun today in the United states district
court before Judge Lands
Attorneys for the commission asked
that Frederick W Ellis, vice president
of the Armour Refrigerator Car Lines.
be ordered TO produce his books In the
commission line hearing Elns refused
several weeks ago TO answer such
questions
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
More Noise Than Damage.

Washington Feb. 19.-More noise
than damage attended the recent
bombardment Of the Ecuadorean port
Of EsmeralGas. according 20 dis
patches today to the state department
-Four or five houses were damaged
and many foreigners and non-com-
batants assigned To neutral zone
have returned The result seems to
have been draw.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
PRAISED BY BRYAN


Washington. Feb. Welcomed boy
President Wilson and praised by Sec
rotary Bryan as Zone or the greatest
hasten The coming 0f the universal
brotherhood, tho supreme council
Knights OF PWhiag. hegHu IT'S annual
convention here today with delegates
attending from every state and PROV
Celebration of the orders golden iu-
biice marked tho opening sessions, and
in the convention hall here and in
nearly 5000 lodge rooms scattered
ada, commemorative services were
held tonight.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20

Butte, Mont, Feb. lB.-Pink tea
and politics will not mix in Montana.
Any woman or group Of women pro-
noting proposed tea party Satur-
day at tine court house. as an induce
ment TO women TO come out and reg
lister for q school election. or any wo-
man caught drinking the said sup
positions tea, will be prosecuted under
the corrupt practice act Of the state
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
Inflnmmahlc Dart for Air shlps.

Buc, France. Feb. l9.-An inflam
mable dart for use by aeroplanes was
tested today in the presence OF mill
tary air experts with satisfactory re-
suits. The dart carries a small res
ervoir containing gasoline, which ex-
plodes on contact. ITS purpose Is To
set fire 10 drigible balloons or build
lngs. Three Of the darts were dropped
today from an aeroplane at an altl-
tude Of coo feet and found their mark.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20

london, Feb lY.-The hi-clectlOn
necesaitated by the recent changes
in the cabinet resulted today in the
defeat Of G. f. G.. Masterman in the
southwest division of Bethnal Green
by the narrow margin OF twenty four
votes The unionist candidate, Major
Sir NJ. Wilson was elected, receiving
2,S3S votes TO 2,S05 polled hy Master
man. The socialist, }. seurr. polled
3le votes.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
REGULATION or DRESS
AND DANCE DESIRED

Annapolis. Md, Fob l9-NopTe-
sentative Snowden, introduced bill
in the house of delegates 20 prohibit
the wearing by girls ana women Of
high hcelcd shoes ana slit skirts and
also the dancing Of such Immoral
dances as the Turkey Trot. the Bunny
Hug, the Tango. or the Loop-the-
Loop
The bill prescrihes that money coli
lected from fines for violating IFS pro-
visions shall be used Go educate girls
how TO dress decently.'
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
husband. Wifc md Chlld Fro1en.

Detroit. Mich, Feb. i9.-fhe bod
les Of Andre Rostsce his wife and
their 6-year-old daughter were found
frozen IN their home hero today The
authorities believe the family WINS
overcome by gas that escaped from
la stove and that the deaths occurred
Iahout a week ago,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20

Atlantu, Ca, Ieb. n statc-Wide
action IN the matter Of fnrtherlng The
cause Of woman suffrage is given na
the purpose of the womun's suffrage
party Of Georgia, IN articles Of incor-
pofatlon granted here today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20

So Paul Mimi. Feb 19.-Martin
Flanagan. former chief of police. and
Fred Turner, former city detective
who were tried Jointly on an indict-
ment charging bribery, were found
guilty tonight Counsel for the de-
Pendants announced that the case
would be appealed
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
RECORD-BREAKING
RAIN INUNDATES
COAST C0UNT RY
Two Lives Are Lost and Prop
ery Damage Estimated at
From $780, 900 to ST ,000,-
900 in Southern California,

Los Angeles, Feb. l9.-rwO lives
were claimed and damage estimated
at sums ranging from 100000 10 ST.
600, 600 was wrought by the storm
which sent "a record rain 20 six south
ern California counties during the past
two days. At several points near Los
Angeles a precipitation Of from six to
eight inches was recorded in the Pc
riod between midnight Tuesday and s
a. m, today. The orange growing
sections and the railroads suffered
most.
The three trunk lines entering Los
Angeles, the Southern Pacific, the
Santa Fe and the Salt Lake railroads
were compelled 90 route an trains
over a Santa Fa branch line. Santa
Barbara and towns in the foot hills
region were still cut off although the
former was expected TO regain rail
communication with the outside late
tonight
Orange Orchards Destroyed.
At Covina. in the fruit growing Sec
tion. the storm wrought damage esti-
mated at 100000. Orange orchards
were washed out there The body of
Harold SeitZ. a rancher drowned there
yesterday, was recovered The body
of Emmett Osterman. the 13-year-old
boy drowned at Santa Barbara, was
believed TO have been swept out to
sea.
Many residences were destroyed In
this city, and in the lowlyng section
about Santa Ana, I'm Orange county,
thirty-five miles southeast, hundreds
OF acres were inundated The homes
of thirty Mexican families I'm the same
district were swept away.
At Venice, a resort on the ocean
shore, the canals flooded the town and
motor boat cruising through the
streets collided with an automobile
in which Mayor Holhrook was max
ing a tour OF Investigation.
over Fight Inches Of Rainfall.
The storm was most severe in the
territory surrounding Los Angeles,
within a radius OF 200 miles. The
heaviest rainfall was In San Antonio
canyon, fifteen miles north OF po-
mona. where eight and a quarter
inches were recorded between noon
and nightfall yesterday.
All of the electric suburban lines
running out of Los Angeles were Grip
pied and some II them will not be
In operation for another day or two
The entire country between this city
and the harbor at san Pedro was un-
der water yesterday and today, max
ing shallow lake some fifteen miles
in circumference
The weather bureau predicts more
rain tonight and tomorrow but the
forecaster said the worst Is over. The
sun shone fitfully today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20

r "ashington, Feb. i9.-Surgeon
pst. pasial William S. Braisted OF the
49, .+sF' took charge Of his office to-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
MEATHER rnREcAsr

\. )" 1shlngton. Feb. lg.-New Mexico
ann. h'tled Friday and Saturday, pos
snow IN mountain districts.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20
FORMER MARSHAL
Of ALBUQUERQUE
DIES IN DENVE R

Denver Feb. lg.-The funeral OF
Samuel n. Blongcr pioneer mining
man, took place here today
I'M 1852 he WAS marshal of Alhu-
mnrQue n NJ Two wears prior he
was defeated for mayor. Since 1852
he has been I'm Denver. lie leaves 10
widow and one brother.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-02-20

Samuel d. Blonger is well remom
bered by the older residents Of Albu-
querquc as prominent and influ-
ental citizen of the earlier days when
the city was In the making Several
times since leaving here he has re-
visited the city and renewed old ac-
quaintances
The story from Denver Is IN error
IN stating that Mr. Blonger was de-
feated for mayor Of Albuquerque in
1850 AZ fhat time Albuquerque had
not been organized ASA city, and ID
was not until 1855. or three years af-
ter Mr Bloneer left here that Henry
n. Jaffa, the first mayor, was elected
and city government organized. Mr..
Blonper held his commission as town
marshal by virtue of IN appointment
from the board OF county commissions
ers of Bernallllo county
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1914-05-16
JUSTICE COURT SUMMONS
STATE OF NEVADA, FOR
WABUSKA TOWNSHIP,
LYON COUNTY.

BONNIE & CO., a Corporation,
Plaintiff.
BERT DAVIS, Defendant.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1914-05-16

THE STATE OF NEVADA sends greet
ing to Bert Davis, the above-named defend
ant:
You are hereby directed to appear before
me at my office in Wabuska, Lyon County,
Nevada, and answer the complaint in the
above entitled action within five days, if the
summons be served in the township city
in which the action is brought, ten days if
served out of the township, but within tho
County in which the action is brought and
within twenty days if served elsewhere, and
unless you appear and answer the plaintiff
will take Judgment for the money and damages
demanded in the complaint arising upon
contract will apply to the court for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
The complaint herein sets up that Bonnie
& CO. are corporation organized and exist
ing under the laws OF the State of Kentucky,
and that il sold you merchandise OF the value
of S1l96S, which amount you have failed and
neglected to pay, and said amount IS now
due and owing An attorney fee of $500 is
also asked and costs.
The Sheriff of Lyon County having re-
turned the first summons non est inventus
and proper affidavit of publication having
been filed it is ordered that this summons be
served by publication in the Yerington Times
for the period of six weeks. and that plaintiff
mail you a copy hereof at Jerome, Arizona,
your last known residence.
Given under my hand April 9, 1914:
JOHN G. YOUNG,
Justice Of the Peace of Wahuska Township,
Lyon County, Nevada.
II. PILKINGTON,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1914-05-16
woMEN's CLUB NOTES.

On May 5 Mrs E. ]. Nixon, a mem
Der of the music committee from the
Twentieth Century Club, and who has
had charge of the musical programs
for the Club throughout the year, with
the assistance of the Twentieth Cen
fury Club, gave most enjoyable
dance to all those who participated in
the programs during the year. The
Club is indebted to Mrs. Nixon for
the splendid programs she has arrang
ed during the year and for the capable
way in which she has handled them
all
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1914-05-16
MONDAY, JUNE l, 1914

and if not paid en- or before that date
will become delinquent, and Ten Per
Cent will be added thereto, together
with $l00 for Auditors Certificate and
$500 for advertising, according to law.
CHAS. A. Mcleod,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1914-05-16
DRUNKENNESS


is a durable disease, which requires
treatment. The ORRINE treatment
can be used with absolute confidence.
1t destroys all desire for whisky, beer
or other intoxicants. Can be given in
the home. No sanitarium expense.
No loss of time from work. Can be
given secretly If after trial you fail
to get any benefit from its use your
money will be refunded.
ORRINE is prepared in two forms;
Mol. secret treatment, powder; OR
RINE No. 2. in pill form, for those
who desire to take voluntary treat
ment. Costs only ST box. Come in
and talk over the matter with US. Ask
for booklet
LYON COUNTY PHARMACY.
Next door to Lyon County Bank.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1914-05-16
TAXES due! !!
To the Taxpayers CT Lyon County
State of Nevada:

Notice is hereby given that the
Second Installmcnt of State and
County Taxes for the year 1913 are
now due and payable at the Office Of
the County Treasurer, at Yerington,
Lyon County, Nevada.
Said taxes are now due and pay
able on or before
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1914-05-16


AT the time of the Biennial Conven
ton of the General Federation of Wo
mems Clubs in Chicago, June 9-ie.
there will be conference upon the
Relation of the Club to the Commun-
ity at which a resolution will be pre-
sented concerning the subject of
Dress. The proposed resolution is:
Whereas, The General Federation of
Women's Clubs in convention assem-
bled, view with disapproval the pres
ent extreme tendency among Ameri-
can women to follow designs in dress,
regardless of beauty, comfort or mod
esty: and III
Whereas, These Objectionable de-
signs in womans clothes emanate
largely. if not entirely from foreign
houses; and
Whereas, This constant patronage
of foreign designs and foreign ma
terials binders normal development
of American art and manufac ture; be
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1914-05-16
NEVADA COPPER BELT R. R

The following time table goes into
effect December, ID, 1918:
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1914-05-16

The Parents and Teachers Asso-
citation of Carson City held its regu-
lar melting on May l. Professor
Ordahl of the University of Nevada,
lst aSSee--a very interesting and instruct
i've lecture>on "Schoois-for-be DELINQUENT
Children" As the shades ordered by
the Association had been received and
hung in place the professor was able
to use the bioptician to illustrate his
lecture.
The chairman of the Folk DANCING
committee reported that the children
were doing very satisfactory work
and that all were greatly interested.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year: Mrs. James Ray
craft. President; Mrs. Dan Quill, Vice
President; Miss Lita Tower, Secre-
tary; Mrs. Fred Fellows, Treasurer;
Miss Alice Bryant, memberat-large.
Mrs. Ed. Yerington, the retiring
President and her able helpers, are to
be congratulated on their splendid ac-
complishments, and Carson City on
having such an energetic association.
AT the last meeting of the Leisure
Hour Club, a paper on reforestation
was read, also one on current topics,
A very interesting and instructive dis
cussion on the above subjects was
entered into by members of the Club.
Mrs. p B. Ellis, Second VicePresi-
dent of the Nevada Federation of Wo-
mems Club, will leave for the east and
Canada at an early date. Mrs. Ellis
expects to be in Chicago to attend the
Biennial in June.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1914-05-16

The Tonopah Woman's Club prob
ably devote more time to music than
any other Club in the State They
have music section called the Phil
harmonic Section, whose chief officer
is designated chairman. There are
about l8 active members. They also
have in connection with this an asso-
ciate and student membership in or
der to enlarge the musical influence.
They meet regularly once each week,
read papers on the subject of the day,
followed by talk on the theory of
music and biography of the compos-
err with musical program of the COM
poser studied. They guarantee four
evening programs during the year
which are invitational The first for
this year was two weeks ago, being
the cantata THE Lady of Shalot" with
a ladies' chorus of II voices. They
also have a small orchestra.