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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13
|. v. ". PRESENT
At HEARING BY
COMMISSIONERS
Notwithstanding Pointed Re-
Dukes by Board, They Cheer
and Applaud Testimony of
Witnesses.
~ MORNING louasAl srrel.l l,.sso ~,as,

Seattle, Wash. Aug l2.--Scores of
Industrial Workers OF the World
crowded today into the hearing room
OF the federal relations commission
and unaffected by sharp rehuke
from Commissioner Lennon. reflected
their views of the testimony by ap-
plause, laughter or mutterlngs.
The testimony nc two witnesses. col
A. j. Blethen, publisher Of the Seat
tie Times and James T. Thompson,
who organized the Industrial Workers
of the World for the Lawrence Mass.
strike. touched frequently on the or
ganization. Colonel Blethen. who has
fought the Industrial Workers Of the
World movement through his newspa-
per caused amusement with his hum
orous account Of gatherings of mem
beers of the organization under his Of
flee windows. often with the purpose.
he said, Of telling what son of a
gun" he was His employees on an
upper floor frequently left their work
TO hear him attacked. he said. Vigorous
applause followed this statement, and
the colonel laughed
THE way to cure social unrest is
to give men jobs" Colonel Blethen
told the committee. Men who are
employed are happy and those who are
idle are unhappy. ldleness Is the
cause Of social unrest and out of 1t
grows street speeches. or. as we call
IT, the talk Of the Industrial Workers
Of the World. ! do not think the agi-
tntors should be permitted to speak in
public streets.
"The strike. the lockout and the
boycott ought to be written into the
criminal law The day has arrived
when employers and employees should
arbitratc ana conciliate."
Mr. Thompson told the commission
ers that they had been interrogating
"a bunch of hypocrites" and persons
who were afraid of losing their jobs If
they told the truth He suggested as
means of getting the facts interroga-
ton of "revolutionists" like himself
Until the wage system is abolish
ed. the world will not be at rest he
said. The working class should or
ganize as class and enforce its de-
mands. The way to do away with
child labor is to refuse to work with
children. The working day should be
shortened and the work divided
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13
RAILROAD MAN
FOUND MURDERED
IN HIS OFFICE
Edward P, Amory, After DeS-
perate Struggle, Is Slain by
Persons 10 Whose Identity
No Clue Is Left,
=, 4oss,na ,ouas.l s,scl.l lr.sso ml.u

Chicago. Aug. l2--EdWard =.
Amory, secretary of the Western
Railroad association. was found dead
in a pool of blood In his office In a
downtown office building late today.
There were two deep cuts on his
head. The police believe he was
murdered.
Papers and books scattered about
the room indicated that struggle
had taken place.
\. NJ. Thompson, an employe. who
discovered the body was taken 10
the police bureau of Identification.
where an impression of his finger tips
was taken.
Miss Janet schoben. Amorys ste-
nogIaphcr told the police She had
gone to the office AT the usual time
this morning. hut had been unable 90
enter. She waited until this afternoon
aad then left for home.
A note In Amory's Handwriting was
found ON his desk. 1t was scrubbed
on "A piece Of yellow scratch paper
and was unintelligible to the police
II read:
Libel and scandal. . Russels and
SSsS. WIN be malice.
The police believe the note was
written after Amory had been in
iured and was his dying effort to
leave message to Identify his muir
dcrer.
Apparently he had made a terrific
struggle an ink well being overturn-
ed on the deck, chairs We're tossed
about and blood spots were found on
the walls of the rooms. Amory's right
knuckles were cut and torn as If
wounded by the teeth of an enemy
whom he had struck In the mouth.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13
RECElVERSHlP FOR
RAILROAD DELAYED

Laredo, Tex, Aug @ Recelvershlp
proceedings instituted in the district
court here yesterday by the state Of
Texas against the Texas Mexican rail-
way. a branch Of the Mexican National
failwaNf. We're STAYED today when the
road gave notice Of appeal to tho court
or civil appeals and guvc supcrsedcas
bonds
Attorneys for the road assured the
couft that the bridge hetwcen Laredo
and Nuevo Laredo. Mexico. would he
rc-opercd for traffic tomorrow.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13

Santa lse, Aug l2.--Gencral Man
agcr r. c. Fox Of the western lines.
with headquarters nj Amarillo. Tex. /.
G. II. Bristol. general superintendent
with headquarters az La Junta, Di-
vision superintendent r. l.. Myers,
NJ. Bisbee. Of Amarillo. all OF the
Santa Fe system, arrived on their
special car today and We're in con
ference with the corporation commits
sion regarding number OF road
crossings in the state.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13

Santa Fc, Aug. IA S. kirkpat-
rick, In charge of water fllings and
water hearings in the office Of the
state engineer. has been heard from
at last. lie went to the upper ella
river region on Il vacation. bat was
to have returned to duty on August
=. 4 letter received from him today
announces that the high water In
the ella the past few weeks has pre-
vented His return ana also delayed
mail aud messages that he had gent.
lie Is expected ia return In fey days
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13

Santa Re. Aug. l2--Among those
registering at the New Mexico museum
today were: Or. and Mr." David X.
Boyd of Albuquerque. DR.. and Mrs.
Frank II. H. Roberts of East Las We
Gas, Rev c. T. Taylor of Ration, Jen-
ME :. Taylor Of Laporte, Ind, Sister
Mary OF Denver, Sister NJ. Carrie OF
Colorado Springs S. James Of Cinein-
natl. Alexander S. Brickerhoff Of New
York and Robert T.. Galloway Of san
ia Rosa
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13
Inyeu,or of suImnr,ne ME-.

Newark. ~ j.. Aug l2.-John ?.
Holland, inventor Of the submarine
boat which bears his name. died of
pneumonia tonight al his home here
after a months illness lie was g
years old
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13
Buenos Nires Banks Opcn.

Buenos Aires, Aug l2--The Bue-
nos Aires banks. which have been
closed for several days. reopened to-
day. They did large amount of bus
mess. In order to eeonomi2c in coal
the train service in Argentina has
been greatly decreased.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13
iowa WOMAN
TELLS OTHERS
How Lydia E. Pinkham'sV Veg
etable Compound Carried
Her Safely Through
Change of Life.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa. AT the Change
Of Life the doctor said would have 10

give up my work and
take my bed for
some time as there
was no help for me
but to lie still. |
took Lydia y. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound and kept
up my work and
now | am over the
Change and that IL
all | took. Ii was
better for me than
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13
BAILEY to Oppose Rutherford.

Santa Fe, Aug l2.--The republicans
of Otero county have nominated j.
n. Bailey of Clondcroft for the legisla-
i've house, Charles 7. Downs who
represented the county, having moved
To Carrizozo.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13
FORAKER BEATEN
BY HARDING FOR
THE NOMINATION
Hogan Is Easy Winner in Dem
ocratic Primaries and Gar
field Is Named by Bull
MoOSerS for Governor,

Columbus, O., Aug. l2.--leaders IN
the major political parties tonight be-
gan preparing for the platform con-
ventions which will be held IN this
state on August &C. Reliable returns
from yesterdays statewide primary
hal left in doubt tonight only the
nominee for congress in one or two
districts and nominees In some in
stances for minor offices.
The narrow margin that had sep
araled former Senator Joseph henson
Marion. early In the day. was wiped
out by further returns that assured
the nomination Of Harding as republis
cnn candidate for United states SEMI
tor. Hardnes plurality will be sew
eral thousand over Foraker and for
mer CONGRESSMAN Ralph d. Cole, the
latter having run third.
Hogan Gets Nomination.
The returns received today only
served To Increase the total of Timo-
thy :. Hogan. present attorney gen
eral, over his two opponents, John
Lentz ana John L. Zimmerman, for
the democratic nomination.
Frank u, Willis. congressman from
the eighth district. received n tcle-
gram this afternoon from his oppon-
ent, former State Senator David Todd,
congratulating Willis upon his nomi-
nation for governor by the republi-
cans. Willis majority. 1t is expected,
will exceed $1,000. The majority OF
Governor Cox for denomination by the
democrats will approximate 10000 or
more over Congressman John j. Whit
acre OF Canton.
II Is conceded that the platform
conventions Of all parties will give Sc
rious consideration to the question of
statewide prohibition. which will be
voted on in November. James r. Gar
field. who received the nomination of
the gressive party for governor,
has declared in favor of giving con-
gress the power To deal with the liq-
uor traffic in the states.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13

ottawa, pntt Aug Fanada has
cancelled licenses Ia private wireless
stations Holders 81 private wireless
plant licenses therefore have heen
ordered lo dismantir their stations.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13
To HELP
AMERICANS IN
EUROPE GET OUT
Great Britain Informs State
Department That Order
Against Foreigners Does
Not Apply to This Country

washington, Aug le.-rhe Wash
ington governments measures far the
relief of Americans in Europe and
plans OF the Red Cross to send an ex-
pedi'ion TO the war zones developed
rapidly today American embassies
and legations throughout Europe were
authorized hy Secretary Garrison to
charter ship ia which To bring home
citizens of the United states Plans
to send steamers from the United
states were abandoned because II was
believed the movement of the refugees
could be expedited by charteriug neu-
tral vessels al Eurapean norris
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13

Information received at the state de-
partment gave assurances that the
British order against the entry OF
aliens into England was not meant to
apply To Americans on the continent
who are trying to return To the United
states hy way OF English ports.
Difficulties over the transmission
Of code messages between Berlin and
Washington partially were removed
when an understanding was reached
with the British foreign office that the
censor SHOULD not impede messages be-
tween the American state department
and the Berlin foreign office or Ann
bassador Gerard relating to the In
terests Of Germans In France or Eng
land However 1t was said such mes
sages were being blocked at copen-
hagen. making It necessary to route
them hN way of Rome
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-08-13

NecretarN IifNan tunight chhItd NIh-
bassador Page at London to ask the
British foreign office to arrange for
the release Of Harry Aaron Menthes
Of st. Louis, who h. reported TO have
been held as German spy III Sunder-
land. England.
Red Cross officials announced that
there had been a country wide re-
Spouse TO the appeal for funds to H.
nance the relief expeditions one In
dividual contribution of $4,000 and
another of $4,000 were reported to-
night. Dr. Dumba Austro-llungarian
ambassador, now at his summer home
in Massachusetts, expressed thanks TO
the Red Cross tonight for its campaign
Of relief
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-27
JAP ADVANCE ON
K|A0-CHOW NOW
IS PROGRESSING
Chinese Complain That Invad-
erS Are Committing Out
RACES Upon Inhabitants, Is
Charge at Peking,

PelSing, Sept. % u:i5 q. NIL
Japanese troops operating against
the German concession Of Kiao-Choe
are making progress in the direction
of Fang-Tse. town fifteen miles to
the south of Meihslen, on the Kiao-
Chow railroad. according to advices
received here from the province OF
Shangtung. At Fang-Tse. there are
valuable coal mines under German
control.
Reports to the Chinese government
from various towns in the wake OF
the japanese army. corroborate the
dispatch from Lai-Chow of the wound
ing by japanese of about twelve
Cinnamon. According to the govern
ment advices O number of Chinese
have been Killed while attempting to
prevent attacks on their women. The
Chinese minister at Toxic has been
instructed by his government TO ap-
peal to the japanese foreign office
in behalf of the inhabitants of Shan
tung.
The activities of the Emden and
other German cruisers which accom-
panied by GOLFERS, departed from
Using Tau early in the war, seem to
prove that the German official dech-
rations stating that the cruisers re-
mained within the harbor We're IN
territorial fabricatlons.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-27
JAPAN DENIES SOLDIERS
HAVE MISTREATED CHINESE

washington, Sept. 2G.-The follow
ing statement from Toxic addressed 10
Lieutenant Colonel itamay military
attache of the embassy here' was
made public late today.
THE report attributed to Charies
A. Leonard. an American missionary
IN I.aichau. must have been made on
misinformation. Wheh 'apa'eee
troops were marching in the Vicini's
of I.aichau the heaviest rain IN tne
last sixty years was falling. Ihe SOL
diers were forced to seek sheiter ~
the houses of natives as wen as "
reouisition material for fuel to dry
their uniforms. on account OF me
extraordinary inclemency OF .ne
weather it was practically impossipie
RI nrotide foodstuffs and requisitions
were made as last resort. Whatever
reouisitions were made. 1t Is needless
~ state were amply compensated.
The authorities desire to dens inose
emphatically the accusation tnat 1h'-
nesa women were molested by the
Iananese in any way. 1t is matter
10 be greatly regretted that such de-
fa matorv news should ever have had
circuation."
Mr. Leonard's charges we're mace
in q letter to Peking several days ago.
a which he said Japanese troops
had ill-treated Chinese inhabitants N
tbe section of shantung province
where he was stationed as a mission
airy.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-27

The territory between the rivers Somne and Ose the
OF ercest battle along the great front northern France where
the Germans and allies have been striving for weeks force
each back This ground includes the French left wing which
has thrown tremendous forces against German General Won kuks
reinforced army in an endeavor to owlank him.
The French official report describes this struggle very
violent that the allied troops have made slight
advance
Likewise in the Wocere region the French report gain of
ground but describe the situation the heights of the Meuse as
unchanged Prior this however Germans had been able
cross the river St Mhie in the Woevre district and
extent although the French have undertaken vigorous
offensive movement they have been able hold Of the ter
rory which they doubtless great loss OF life on both sides
The British official reports exceedingly IN keeping
with the OF the British authorities to enforce more
rigid censorship The official press bureau merely announces much
activity part OF the Germans all along the line and the re-
pulse OF heavy coneraacs with "a considerable loss inflicted on
the enemy.
The Russian general staff reports battle beween the Ris-
slams and Germans the region Of Drkenhk in the government
of Suwak Russian Poland bordering on Prussia but gives no
details The general staff also reports the retirement OF the Aus
ran army westward on Cracow.
The Netherlands government has declared martial law III the
eastern provinces according to an Amsterdam Dispatch prevent
the expectation conraband OF Germany and at the same
time Great Britain has position in the matter OF con-
ahand making it compulsory for neutral countries importing
foodss 10 give that the food not intended Tor
German consumption
Prince Oscar the German emperors fifth SON according TO tne
announcement from Berlin has been obliged TO withdraw from ms
regiment of affection OF the heart bought OH "
oyerexertion He now Metz under the Of physicians
Latest reports indicated that the Austrian seaport OF 1attaro
in ramaa IS being bombarded BY French and British warshps
and that the Austrian fortress Of Peagosa has been nanled ana
seized.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-27
OBREGON REACHES CITY
or MEXICO IN SAFETY

Mexico City, Sept 26.--General Al
varo Obregon. the Carranza comman-
der, who was reported TO have been
held prisoner by General villa, follow
ing their disagreement as to the
method Of settling the disturbance In
Sonora. arrived here today He was
met at the railway station by General
carranza and numerous other consti-
tutionalist military chiefs and given
an enthusiastic reception.
Later a conference of war was held
TO consider the situation In the north
where General villa has proclaimed
his independence Of Carranza, but no
announcement waskmade as to the re-
suit Of the deliberations.
General Trevino. the acting minis
ter of war. has resigned to take com
mand OF the Second, Eighth and Ninth
Infantry regiments which have been
ordered to Aguas Calientes TO oppose
the southwark advance of Villa Cen
eral Pesqueira has been appointed
minister of war.
General Treyino. the former acting
minister of war was seriously wound
ed today while witnessing the test OF
a dynamite gun. Two others were
killed General Trevino had just re-
signed his portfolio and was ready to
depart for the north to take command
Of the constitutionalists at Agnas Call
cntes
General Carranza and General Obre-
gon have sent message to General
villa and the other generals Of the
northern army asking for further
conference for the adjustment of their
difficulties.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-27

probably has no time to prepare
list.
England Il Confident.
However. there is no uneasiness IN
England. Notwithstanding this lack
of information, the feeling prevails
that the allies can hold their own u
they don't drive the Germans back.
There has been a lull In the fighting
lin Galicia. while the Russians are per-
fecting their plan for the investing OF
przemysl which now IL cut off from
all communication with the outside
world The Russians lave taken Rze-
Sow. an important railway center be-
tween Tarnow and przemysl and have
captuted two fortified positions to- the
north and south OF the latter fortress
This gives them possession OF the
whole of Galcia with the exception Of
the narrow western neck at the head
Of which stands Cracow,
Germans Are Fortifying.
Along the western frontier of Po-
land, which the Germans have been
threatening for some time, they are
now reported to be fortfying them-
selves. In fact, from Cracow TO the
extreme north of east Prussia, the
Russian and German armies appar-
emily are facing each other across the
boundary, each waiting for a favor
able opportunity 10 attack The Ger
mans are satisfied that they have rid
themselves OF the Russians in east
Prussia and are sending commission
to that country to re-establish the in
habitants who fled when the Russian
invasion drove everything before.
There are signs of activity in the
Adriatic. where the Anglo French. fleet
has been waiting in the hope that the
Austrian fleet would show itself This
is difficult sea for naval operations.
To minimize tnis. the allies have taken
the islands of Pelagosa and Lissa,
which are splendid bases for small
craft wishing to intercept bigger ves
sells entering the sea.
Skirmishes In South Africa.
The taking of these islands will at
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-27
Ten Trains Filled With Troops
Leave Chihuahua for Pur-
pose Of Taking important
City of SaltlIIo.
MAYT0RENA LEFT TO
FIGHT OWN BATTLES
General 0bregon Is Believed
Now Safely Within Lines
Dominated by Central Gov
ernment at Mexico City.

FL Paso, Tex, Sept. 20. - Troop
movements In northern Mexico indi-
Gated today that General villa would
take the aggressive at once against
the forces OF the Carranza central
government. Ten trains of villa sol
diers left Chihuahua City today on
their way. II was announced, TO at
tack Saltillo, capital OF Coahuila, the
eastern border state where Carranza
served as governor under the Madero
administration.
other troops are moving directly
south from Torreon. As far as has
been learned villa will leave Governor
Maytorena. of Sonora, to handle his
own campaign against the Carranza
forces in that state. and II successful
in the prospective battle at Naco to
move south along the west coast. In
the meantime Villas forces would be
advancing on Mexico city from the
east. by way of Saltillo. and along the
route of the Mexican Central railroad
below this point.
Apprehension over the fate Of Gen.
eral Alvaro Obregon. Carranzas west
ern divisional commander, was allayed
partially today upon definite advices
that he had been permitted by villa to
go TO Mexico City. Obregon's arrest
lat chihuahua by the northern leader
had been the prime cause in the most
recent Carranza-ViIla split. While Il
was asserted that Obregon had lefi
iChihuahua for the south ON Thursday
lCarranza officials here lacked definite
advices that he had arrived safely In
territory dominated by the central
government. lie should have arrived
today at Mexico City.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-09-27
GERMAN MOVEMENT IN
EAST PRUSSIA WgPCLsED

London. Sept. 81 t5:30s a. m.) The
Petrograd correspondent lof the Daily
Telegraph has forwarded the follow
ing semi-offlcial statement:
THE movement of German troops
from east Prussia In the direction OF
Warsaw has come to nothing. In the
government of Suwalki tRussian Po-
land) the Germans have suffered a
serious repulse. The left flank OF
the Russian army has defeated the
troops under the command of General
Won Hndenburg near suwalki.
"At the same time our troops won q
complete victory at Mariampol and
the attacking Germans were thrown
back ten miles across the river
Scheschupa with a loss Of many guns
and prisoners. On the right flank at
the Niemen river the battle ended in
success for us at Sredniki, where o
German attempt TO cross the river
was repulsed with great loss