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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16
COLORADO MILITIA
ON PAYROLL Of
COAL COMPANIES

DENVER. Col. MAY 16.-The most
startling deve1opment since the legis-
lature was convened i'm special ses-
sion was the placing on the senate
calendar today of "A complete roster
of troop A and company 3 of the
Colorado national guards. the mem
bers Of which are charged with kill
ing two women and II children at
the Ludlow tent colony.
The roster which was submitted by
Adjt. Gen Chase. shows that of the
13O men composing troop A. l22 OF
them were on the pay roll of the
coal corporations and had been for
years. and that of the IS men in COM
pany b. four were coal company en-
plOves According to Chase'S figures.
16S men in uniform fired into the tent
colony at Ludlow or this number,
it was alleged. 126 were employees
of coal corporations but wore the uni
form of the state militia and under
orders of Mai Patrick J. Hamrock.
who with 80 others is now on trial
before "a military commission and
only 42 were legitimate miltiamen.
The legislature had adopted a joint
resolution TO adjourn finally al noon
today. but the belief was expressed
this morning that the anti-adminis-
tration could, through sheer public
sentiment following the publication of
the report Of Adjt. Gen. Chase. force
a reconsideration Of the resolution
and compel the administration forces
TO order a complete investigation OF
the coal strike before ad diOurnment
sine die was taken.
The court martial was resumed at
Golden today. 1t was expected that
today's developments would be more
sensational than yesterday when
Sergt Patrick VI. Cullom frankly ad-
mitted that the militia on the dav
preceding the Ludlow battle. careful
ly planned the attack on the tent
COLONY
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16
BELIEVE STATE HAS
BUILT UP STRONGER
CASE AGAINST BECKER

NEW YORK. May 16.-Todays lun
in the trial of ex-Iieut Charles Beck
er for the murder Of Herman Rosen-
thai gave both sides an opportunity
to strengthen their campaigns of at
tack and defense for next week. which
is expected TO determine the fate of
the former police official.
Close observers Of the trial declared
today that the state had built up
stronger case against the defendant
than II had at the first trial and gave
the greatest credit for this fact to the
testimony Of Mrs. Lillian Rosenberg
yesterday afternoon. The young wild
ow of Lefty Louie" one of the gun
men executed for the murder of Ro-
senthal furnished a corrOboration of
the murder plot" that District AttOr-
ney Whitman had been unable 10 OBJ
tain at the first trial
1t is believed that her testimony
Will have great weight with the Jury
because of the fact that she testified
to strengthen the case of the district
attorney who sent her husband TO the
electric chair.
Her story short and Simple.
Her short and simple story, in which
she declared that she heard Bald
Jack" Rose tell her husband that RO-
senthal must be killed to fix it, with
Becker. was as important or more so
than the testimony given by Rose
Harry Vallon and BRIDGE" Webber,
though Martin T. Manton. attorney
for the defense, declared today that
he did not believe Mrs. Rosenberg had
impressed the jury.
District Attorney Whitman hopes to
complete his case on Monday He
Will Introduce new and important
witnesses that day and, according 10
present indications. the defense will
open on Tuesday. Becker probably
Will be one of the first witnesses call
ed by MantOn- Mrs. Becker is also
expected to testify. If the defense
finishes with its witnesses by Thurs
day the case probably will go 10 the
jury a week from today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16
MAY OPEN FAMOUS
RITUAL MURDER CASE

ST. PETERSBURG. May ia
dispatch from Kiev today states that
the famous ritual murder case in
which Mandel BeiliSs. a Jew. was ac-
quilted of numbering Andrew Yush-
fnsky I3-year-old Christian boy.
may he reOpened with Vera Cheber-
lax a woman. as the defendant
At he trial OF Beiliss the testi-
mOny involved the woman as the real
murderer. IL was shown that the
young son of Vera Cheberiak had
been used as decoys by a band Of
robbers who made their headquarters
AT the woman's home. Shortly after
they had perpetrated particularly
daring crime both BOYS diSa ppeared.
The inference was that they had been
put out Of the way 70 prevent their
~iVirg information 20 the police.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16
WHITE HOUSE KEEPS
HANDS OFF IN PROBE
OF new HAVEN AFFAIR

WASHINGTON. MAY 16.-There
will be no -hlocking OF the New Haven
investigation by the interstate com
merce commission, So far as the white
house is concerned. II became known.
today that Pres Wilson has decided
that the testimony OF Charles :. Mel
len is SO striking and significant that
its publication at this time viii be OF
great value in accelerating antitrust
Legislation now before congress and i'm
bringing about 5. strong public opinion
against high fpance OF the type that
controlled the New Haven road For
this reason ne il not inclined % take
sides in the controversy between Atty.
Gen McReynolds and Solicitor Folk
OF the Interstate commerce commits
sion Secy Tumulty emphasized the
fact that the president has no. inter
fered in Any wa.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16
VILLA 8 TROOPS
ARE vICTORS IN
FIRST SK|RMISH
Huerta'S Force is Routed With
Great Slaughter When Sur
priSed by Body of COnStitu-
tionaIiStS-ArtiIery is Con-
Centrated.
BY JOHN W. ROBERTS.
Special Correspondent.

CONSTITUTIONAL HEAD
QUARTERS. PAREDON, Mexico, VIA
EI Paso. Texas. May l6.-Fighting has
begun i'm the constitutiOnalist cam
paign against Saltillo. The first clash
has been won by Gen. Villas troops
A federal force of 500 men was sur
prised by "A body OF cOnstitutionallst
scouts near Reata Junction, north or
Paredon and routed with great slaugh-
ter The Huerta troops left hIty dead
on the field when they fled. The red
erals are said Co have been the gar
rison which evacuated Monclova.
There is wild rejoicing here over
the fall of Tampico. news of which
has just been received. Constitution
alist officers declare that now they
will have an opportunity TO get all the
ammunition that they need for the
campaign against Mexico city.
The great cOnstitutionalist army IS
now in motion. Train load after tram
load of troops. ammunition ana artll-
lery is being sent out of the concen-
tratiOn camp.
villa Gives Personal Attention.
Gen. Villa is giving his personal at
tention to the transportation Of troops,
supplies, hospital and water trains
and small arms ammunition. while
Gen. Felipe Angeles deVotes his time
10 the shipment of his artillery. lie
will have 90 guns with which 10 bonn
bard Saltillo and a plentifl< supply
of ammunition. Forty three machine
guns and ammunition have been sent
with the infantry
1t is believed the trains Will be able
to reach Ramos and ATiZpe. nine miles
north of Saltillo without interruption.
For several days past large bodies
OF troops have been sent TO the zone
To protect the railway repair gangs
from fOraging parties which had been
making sOrties from the federal garri-
son.
Three supply trains of sixty cars
each laden with food and other sup
plies. had reached Paredon from
Torreon last night and were rushed TO
the front
E1anking Corps on March.
Two flanking corps OF 1000 men
CONTINUED on PAGE TWO1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16
BEGIN ARGUMENTS FOR
new TRIAL FOR MEN
IN DYNAMITE CASES

PAGE ONE-BEGIN ARGU MENTS
CHICAGO. May I'm the United
States circuit court of appeals today
arguments were begun on the govern
ment's petition for a Tehearing OF the
action by which the higher court
granted the petition for new trials TO
Olaf A Tvietmoe. Of San Francisco,
Richard Houlihan OF Chicago and
William Bernhardt OF Cincinnati. con-
victed in the dynamitiug cases some
time ago.
Charles w Miller. former United
States district attorney at Indianapolis
who prosecuted the 0vEaniting cases
in that city represented the govern
ment today and In opening his argu-
ment declared that TVeitmoe. Houli-
han and Bernhardt We're directly and
intimately connected with the conspir-
acy 10 transport dynamite on passen-
ger trains, which IS in direct violation
OF the federal statute
Elijah y. ZOline represents the men.
He viii contend that the men We're
not connected with the conspiracy and
are entitled 70 a new Irisi
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16
RUSSIAN THEATER Burns.

MOSCOW, Russia. MAY l6.-The
Imperial theater was partially de
strOyed by fire today with $500. 600
loss. Much scenery was burned
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16
RY THoMAS p. COATES

VERA CRUZ. May 1.-THE capture
of TuXpam, center OF the rich pc
troleum district. by rebel troops led
by Gen. Aguilar and Gen. BlancO, has
developed a new complication that in
creases the seriousness of the situa-
ton involving the United States and
Mexico. Aguilar and BlancO profess
no allegiance 10 Gen. Carranza, but
have been acting independently, like
Gen. Zapata
Britons Own Property.
Extensive property is owned by Lord
Cowdray and other Britons at Tux
pam and IL is possible that they Will
demand protection for their interests.
The United States would be unable TO
secure from either Huerta or Car
rama.
The federal garrison commanded by
Gen. Ocaranza, evacuated the city
after his troops had suffered a defeat
at Tamiahua. 1t is said that Ocaranza
has taken his forces TO TeZiutlan,
where they will entrain for Puebla.
This city is said 10 have been selected
by Huerta for his final stand.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16
COUPLE FOUND DEAD
FROM ASPHYXIATION

HOBOKEN. y T.. May 16.-Mr
and Mrs. Kunv Hacker of PIainfield
H.. were found dead from gas as
phyXiation today at the City hotel
They had been booked TO sail on the
Imperator for Europe a few hours
after their bodies were discovered. 1t
is suspected that their death, was due
10 a suicide pact.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16
REPORT LANDING OF
GUNS FOR NATIONALISTS

DUBLIN. May ia heavy con-
signment of rifles and ammunition,
for use by the Irish nationalists. was
reported today TO have been landed
at COnnemara. These war munitions
are believed to have been purchased
in the United States and are intended
for the home rule volunteers who are
arming to oppose the Ulster Orange
men. Customs officers boarded a
number of ships at Ballina and other
ports on the vest coast and search
ed them. but found no guns
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16

TUxPAM, OIL CENTER,
FALLS INTO HANDS OF
INDEPENDENT" REBELS

WASHINGTON. MAY Tuxpam
has been occupied by rebel forces
under Gen. Aguilar and Gen. Luz
BlancO. according TO dispatches to the
state department today from Consul
Canada at Vera Cruz.
The city fell into the hands OF the
rebel troops Thursday afternoon after
a desperate hand to hand fight be-
tween the opposing forces. News OF
the fall of this important oil center
was brought TO Consul Canada by a
party of Spaniards who left Tuxpam
in a small steam launch. narrowly es-
Gaping capture by the rebels. They
were on their way to Vera Cruz a
whole day and night. experiencing
many hardships
Protect Foreigners.
Consul Miller, at TampicO, reported
to the state department that Gen.
Pablo Gonzales Of the cOnstitutionalist
forces has issued a proclamation as
suring foreigners of protection in the
city and outlying districts. The proc
lamaiton invites all foreigneds to re-
>urn and oil men TO resume their busi-
ness Consul Miller reports that the
city is quiet and that normal condi-
tions are being restored.
A report from Consul Bonney by
wireless from the MOrro Castle, en-
route to Galveston, said that up until
May l no Americans had been killed
i'm the SaltillO district. where he was
assigned. The railroads, he reports.
that section. were para
lived from a lack Of fuel. The Amer
lean consulate has been left in charge
of the British vice consul.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16
KING GEORGE. TAKES
FIELD WITH HIS ARMY

ALDERSHOT. Eng May liking
George arrived here today 10 spend
a week in the field with his troops
The king insisted uDon personal in
spection OF all divisions or the great
military establishment here. but there
VIII be no formal reviews He was
accompanied by Queen Mary.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-16
KING VISITS PREsIDENT.

PARIS. Nav liking Christian y
of Denmark arrived here from Lon
don today TO visit Pres. Poincaire. He
is accompanied by the queen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27
THE c. A. |. CIRCUIT
WILL Be INCREASED
Rome and Selma Almost
Certain to Come Back
Into League

Admission, January 26.-(SpeciaL)-An
eight-club league seems assured for the
Georgia Alabama association as a result
of the meeting of the association moguls
here last Saturday night, as it is said to
be almost certain now that Rome and
Selma, which places were members of
the old Southern league, viii come back
to the Georgia-Alabama association, sue
cessor Of the Southeastern, from the Cot
ton States and the Appalachian.
The only bone of contention seems to
be in regard to the salary limit, which
will probably be placed at $1100 inclusive
of manager or $1,000, exclusive of man.
ager. If this condition is secured Rome
and Selma will come into the organiza-
tion. which win make the league consist
of Admission, Gadsden, Selma, Talladega,
Rome, Opelika, LaGrange and Newman.
Another meeting of the league moguls
will be held soon. at which time salary
limit will be specified definitely, schedule
adopted and other pi efminary business
given attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27
ORGANIZED BALL TO
FIGHT FOR PLAYERS
Attempt to Be Made to Keep
Miller, Cole and Killifer
From Jumping

Chicago. January 26-The first of the
legal battles soon to be waged between
the forces of organized and ''outlaN-''
baseball will cover possession of the
service of Ward Miller, King Cole and
William Killifer.
Miller the outfielder, whose desertion
of the Chicago Nationals for the ST. Louis
Federals was announced recently, stepped
into the limelight today when President
Murphy of the Chicago club announced
he was prepared to sue for an Injunction
to prevent Miller from playing WITH the
rival league.S-Nurphy also said he would
sue the players personally for damages
should the latter play with ST Louis
John Devoe today was lost % the Fed
erals. He received a telegram which de-
clared the Philadelphia Nationals had ac-
cepted his terms and thereupon the Fed
erals declined TO carry on negotiations
with him.
The Federal league, through President
Gilmore, declared today that i. had a
clear case against the New York Ameri-
cans for the services of Pitcher Cole.
who had signed a Federal contract. The
New York club has announced that Cole
had made a proposition which the club
had accepted and argued according to
reports from the east, that this accep-
tance was equivalent to signing Cole.
Cole said he had not made terms with the
New York club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27
GEORGIA-ALABAMA
LEAGUE WILL VERY
LIKELY BE ENLARGED

The initial move to bring wrestling back
into favor with the sporting element of
Birmingham will be made this evening at
the Birmingham Athletic club, when Mike
Donnelly who claims the heavyweight
championship of Canada, and Gus Ker-
yaras, a Greek heavyweight titleholder,
will get together in the first bout staged
here in the past several years. The en-
tertainment tonight will open promptly at
$50 o'clock, two good preliminaries pre-
eeding the main bout. The affair is not
only for members of the Athletic club,
but for others also who are Interested
in athletics.
For the rast week the two giant grap-
piers have heel indulging in strenuous
training programme and as a result each
declares he is in fine shape. Donnelly
will enter the ring weighing a little over
ei5 pounds, while the Greek will tip
the scales at go.
There has been much skepticism on the
part CT the veteran sport lovers in this
city as to whether the bout will be on
the square or not. They bear in mind
the rank exhibitions that were pulled off
here several years ago which killed the
gaem here and are naturally doubtful
game here, and are naturally doubtful
it is not likely that any stalling or taking
will be done tonight. Both wrestlers have
declared that the match will be on the
level, and each will try his hardest to
win Combined with this, the wrestlers
have been giyen~to understand that on
the first sign of taking or stalling the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27
7FORMER BOXERS IN
MASS. LEGISLATURE
Fact Brought Out When
Boxing Bill Comes Up
for Hearing

Boston, January 26.-The Massachusetts
legislature includes seven former expert
boxers, some of whom admitted they had
made money in the ring. 1t was brought
out today during a hearing on bills pro-
posing regulations for boxing exhibitions.
Representative Lewis r. sullivan, after
describing his own ring experiences, de-
claring that boxing produced the best
type of citizenship. Asked when boxing
ceased TO be boxing and became lighting,
he said:
when you take the gloves off,
Representative John It. Sheehan said
he had Won three boxing championships
Boxing teaches self reliance, self conf
dence and improves the morals. he said
and added smilingly:
Getting smash ON the jaw makes a
fellow think faster"
To demonstrate to the committee what
his idea of boxing is, he volunteered to
put on the gloves with some of his col
leagues who had had ring experience, but
his offer was declined.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-27
MURPHY TO FIGHT
FOR WARD MILLER IN
FEDERAL COURTS
Wrestling Match Scheduled Tonight $s Est
From the Angle Of the Bug
By ASA RosrNTREE, JR.

ara ooing their share and the time
is not far away when the great dis
tanee of the southern colleges from
those In the east and west viii be
no handicap to the promotion of cor
dial athletic relations. This is evil
deneed by the trip that has been ar
ranged to the Missouri valley by ths
baseball team OF the University of
Texas and the one south by the Ini-
versity of Illinois.
This will be the first time that a
Texas team has invaded the Missouri
valley, and the experiment is bena
looked forward to with much interest,"
by colleges, both in the south and il
the valley. for much depends on iti
termination. Should the trin prove A
success 1t is likely that the teams in
the Missouri valley may decide TO re-
turn the compliment and play not only
Texas teams, but also others in the
south. Illinois has scheduled five
games In Dixie. They are with the
University of Alabama, Georgia Tech,
Kentucky State and the University of
Georgia.
\ battle in the courts between the
Federal league and organized ball
over the possession of several players
signed by the former seems not I'M
likely. Murphy declared yesterday
that Ward Miller, the cub outfielder,
who signed with the st. Louis Feder-
ais. would he enjoined against playing
with that club. Similar actions against
Cole and killifer will very likely be
taken by the New York Yankees and
Philadelphia Nationals, respectively.
and then the big row will probably
begin.