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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-01-09
NEVADA PEBBLE
IS BEING TESTED
MANHATTN PRODUCT Is SAID TO
WORK WELL IN TUBE
MILLS

F. p. Jayne, secretary and treas
urer of the American Onyx company.
manufacturers of the Maris tube
tract with the Wittenberg Warehouse
company of Tonopah for the trans
portation of the new Nevada pebbles
from Manhattan to Tonopah and he
is now arranging for a special low
railroad rate to extend the distribu-
ton to all western milling points.
Mr.. Jayne predicts that within the
year southern Nevada will be sup
plying the majority of the $50 tube
mills operating in the western states
as he has assurance from the n
of sixty tube mills in Neada that
they will use the product.
The Goldfield Consolidated, which
consumes $50 tons per year, is now
testing the Nevada pebble. The West
End company of Tonopah has given
the pebbles a thorough test since
last July and report the results very
satisfactory.
The American Onyx company has
just completed the erection of a new
grinding mill at the quarries. The
mill had the first tryout yesterday,
handling eight tons per day. The
company intends to put in another
mill unit in the spring. The sup
ply is almost inexhaustible, the ledge
being about 200 feet in width and
o~utcropping for over half a mile.
To understand the importance of
this new industry to southern New
ada it may be stated hat each tube
mill uses six to seven tons per month
and if the expectations of the COM
pany are realized it means that Man
haitian will be called upon to deliv-
er 1900 tons per month.
After a two weeks run of the
new tube mill, under the Wittenberg
and Mushett lease on the Big Pine at
Manhattan, Mr.. Wittenberg has
come to the conclusion that he has
solved the future of the pine tree
camp. Under his system the loose
schist is treated without stamps, go
ing through a crusher and then into
the tube mill with a capacity of 200
tons daily. He is now running to
full capacity and is contemplating
the addition of at least one or
tube mills of the same capacity.
Other operators in the district are
figuring on installing mills and
crushers and it is the conviction that
within the next three months be-
tween 700 and 1000 tons of ore
will be crushed daily. This will
prove one of the greatest low grade
propositions in the state and n of
the most lucrative, owing to the fact
that the gravel is strictly free and
carries an average of "a per ton with
mining, milling and overhead charges
not exceeding 81 per ton, and the
tails showing only so cents.
Mr.. Whitaker is using the
chalcedony mine right there at Man
haitian, and says he gets better re-
suits than from the imported Dan
ish pebbles. He says the great mis-
take in Manhattan has been resort
ing to stamps as he has demonstrate
ed the ore does not require anything
more than a rock crusher to reduce
it to the proper consistency for
treatment in the tube mill.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-01-09
Sandstone Kendall Consoh-
dated Mining Co.

Nevada Corporation. Capital 1,5o0.
900 shares, par value 800. As~sessable
transfer office: Home onice. COLO
field, Nevada. ,n
neld. president: F. c. Favier. vice
PRESIDENT; A. H. Howe. secretary and
treasurer; W. E. Zoebel M. n. Dan
nenberg.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-01-09
Reorganized Booth Mining Co. o.
Cold6eld

Incorporated under laws of Ne
vada, April, 1910. Capital 2,OOO.-
900 shares par value $1.00. Treas
ury stock 100000 shares.
General office, GOldfield, New
Properties in Diamondf1eld division
of Goldfeld mining district. Nevada.
Officers: George Wingf1eld, pres
ident; F. c. Favier, vice-president;
A. H. Howe, secretary and treasurer,
all of Goldfeld, New.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-01-09
c. O. D. Consolidated Min
ing Company

Incorporated under laws OF south
Dakota, May, 1908. Capital 3,OO0.-
600 shares, par value 81. Treasury
stock 100000 shares.
General office, Gold1eld, New;
properties at Goldfield, New con
sisting of C. o. D., Golden Eagle
Zoe. Gold Bar and Victor claims.
Officers: l.. X. Koontz, president
Goldfeld, New. Harry B. Ruhl, Sec
rotary, GOldield, New.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-01-09
The Goldheld Consolidated
Mines Co.

Wyoming Corporation. Authorized
capital 5000. 900 shares. par value $40.
Issued capital. 3,559.14S shares. par
value $40.
Transfer Offices: Home office. Gold
field, Nevada; Security Transfer q
Registrar Co.. sc Broadway, New York.
Directors and officers: Geo. Wing
field. president; j. D. Hubbard, vice
president; A. H. Howe, secrtary and
treasurer; Albert Burch. general man
ager; j. H. Carstairs.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-01-09
The Atlanta Mines Co.

Arizona Corporation. Capita! 5000
600 shares, par value $1.O0. Issued
stock 3.279,135 shares. in treasury
1.720.S65 shares.
TRANSFER office: Home office. Gold
neld, Nevada.
Diractors and officers: Geo. Wing
field. president: Chas. 5. Knox vice
president; A H. Howe secretary anu
treasurer: c. B.. Zabrlskie' Clyoe a.
Heller.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-01-09
GOES TO LAS VEGAS

Judge Somers is already in the
harness in the practice of his pro-
.fession. He started for Las Vegas
today where he is retained as at
torney for the defense in a murder
trial. The preliminary examination
takes place today.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-01-09
Tonopah Divide Mining
Company

Nevada Corporation. Capital 1000
600 shares, par value 800. assessable.
Transfer office: Home Office. Gold
field, New.
Directors and officers: Geo. Wing
field. PRESIDENT; H. c. Brougher. vice
president: F. C. Favier. assistant secre-
tary: w. E. Zoebel. second vice presi-
dent: A. II. Howe, secretary ant treas
urer.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-01-09
DIRECTORY OF MINING COMPANIES
Reorqanized Blue Bull Mining Co.

Nevada Corporation. Capital 1901
900 shares, par value $1.00. as~sessaple'
Transfer office: Home Office, Goio-
field, New.
eeid nresident: F. C. Favier, vice presi-
dent: w. e. Zoebel. second vice presi-
dent: A. H. Howe. secretary and treas
urer: K. M. Simpson, general manager.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-01-09
Diamondheld Black Butte
Re- Organized Mining
Company

Incorporated under laws Of Nevada'
ApriI. 1910. Capital 1000. 900 shares.
par value 800. Treasury stock Soo'ooo
transfer agents. First National
Rank. Goidheld. New. General office.
Soia6e,d' New. Properties In Diamond
aeid division Of Gold1eld mining ois-
OGicers: L. K. Koontz. president;
L l. Patrick. vice PRESIDENT; Harry
RuhI secretary; all of Goldneld. New.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-01-09
May Recover.

Wilson j. Thyes of Reno who was
shot through the left lung in the Of
fices of the Lovelock Review-Miner
at Lovelock recently by Avery
Henk'e. an automobile driver, follow
ing an alteration, is said to have a
good chance for recovery.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1915-01-09
Reoreanized Kewanas Mining Co

Nevada Corporation. Capital 1900
900 shares, par value $500, a~ssessable.
Transfer office: Home office, Gold
field, New.
Directors and officers: Geo. Wing
field, president; w. e. Zoebel, vice pres
ident: F. c. Favier. second vice pres
ident; A. H. Howe. secretary and treas
urer; x. M. Simpson, general
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14
Auto Accident at Tyrone.

On Sunday morning at o'clock
MIR. John Cunningham and Mr.. Shaw,
of Gettysburg, Pa, were injured in an
automobile accident at Tyrone by
their automobile upsetting.
They were in Baltimore on Satur-
day and were on their way home. In
attempting to make the curve in the
road at Tyrone they found that wall
was being erected on the left side
and made a sharp turn to the right
To avoid striking some lumber, I'd
they did So the wheels of the auto
mobile struck stone pile, upsetting
the machine md iniuring both men.
The naighbors hearing the crash
hurriedly dressed and help soOthe
their injuries until doctor arrived
MIR. Cunningham received a broken
collar bone and other injuries, and
his condition being such that he was
taken to Baltimore on the 9.15 train
for treatment. Mr. Shaw was cut and
bruised but was able to 60 to bis
home.
The automobile wrecked was a Ford
runabout.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14
Farmers Day.

The Maryland Agricultural College
and Experiment Station will hold
Farmers Day Exercises at the insti-
tuition, College Park, Md, on May 20.
The following program will be
given:
500 to 1890 a. Nippon arriving
at College Park, visitors will be es-
corted to the institution, to observe
the buildings and various expert
ments in progress on the farm, and
the special demonstrations for the
day.
1890 p. m.,-Picnic and lunch
served by College.
200 p. m.,-Assembly for meeting,
music by College Band, Invocation,
Rev. ID. q. keenan,; Greeting, ii. T.
Patterson, President, Maryland Agri-
cultural College; The New Agricul-
ture," Hon. Carl Vrooman, Assistant
Secretary U- ). Department Agricul-
ture; music; address, Robert Grain
Charles county, Md.
3-15 p. m-,-ProcessiOn to rate;
Dedication or Founders Gate; ad-
dress, R. nj. Pindell, Jr., President
Alumni Association; Unveiling 81
Tablets, Miss Mary Hills Goldsbor.
ough, Miss Emily McLane Merryman
Benediction, Rev. Henry Thomas
music by College Band.
400 p. m.,-Baseball Game-N. A
c., VS.. st. Johns.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14
MARYLAND CHASSIS.
Next Annual Meeting Will BE Held
mt AdamGtOWn.

After being in session for the past
five or * days at Ridgely, Nd, the
Chassis Of Maryland, a body OF the
Reformed Church, adjourned Tues
day night to meet May 20, 1916, at
Adamstown, Md The closing Bes-
sions were marked with unusual in-
terest, on account OF the reelection
OF St. Luke's Mission, Baltimore The
new site brings the mission into close
proximity Of St. PauPs Reformed
Church, and vigorous protest to it's
relocation was entered by Rev. L. ri
Coblentz, the pastor Of St. Paul's. A
gift of $4,000, for which st. Luke's
petitioned Chassis, was also involved.
The final action Of Chassis does not
affect the relocation of the mission,
but the motion to give pecuniary aid
was lost.
Statistical reports show that the
total membership Of Chassis is 1853,
and that the valuation Of the church
property approximates $1,000,0OO.
The officers OF Chassis are: Presi-
dent, Rev. ID. @. Hoover, Silver Run;
vice president, Elder y. @. r. Main,
Washington; state clerk, Rev. II. y.
Coblentz, Baltimore: treasurer, C-
Harry Little, this city; correspond
ing secretary, Rev W- :. Gerhart,
Jefferson; reading clerk, Rev. j. II.
Kingaman, Clear Spring
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14
ee,ceo VOTES LESS
Loss Since Last Year for Prohibition
in New Zealand.

in New Zealand.
The prohibition movement, which
this year was aimed at the suppress
sion or the entire manufacture, m-
portation and sale OF liquor III New
Zealand, suffered loss or $4,000
votes as compared with previous cam
paigns when The issue va for lesser
forms or suppression
Aside from this % remarkable
feature OF the recent elections was
a political comedy in which the
native women, or broWn-skinned
Maoris, in North New Zealand, sue
ceeded in sending Tau Tenare, man
OF their race, to Parliament, where
he holds the balance of power. Ten
are had not originally been candi-
date, but was Unexpectedly put for
ward by a self-appointed committee
of women in defiance of the male
politicians, and by virtue of the fem
mime vote he beat seven other candi-
dates by 200 plurality. The Maori
women frankly admit it was largely
because Tenare was young and hand
some that they thrust his greatness
upon him.
The successful Maori Is keeping
both parties guessing a. TO his politi-
cal complexion If he sides with
Premier Massey, the head or the
Reform party now in power, the gov
ernment will have AL votes, but if IT,
supports Sir Joseph Ward, leader OF
the Opposition-as it il said he pro
poses To do-each party will have 40
votes, in deadlock over the election
or a speaker for the House. Efforts
have been made to smoke out. this
Maori Adonis, but they have been I'm
vain
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ELECT
Next Meeting To Be Held in Balti-
more.

The annual meeting of the Mary
land State Council, Knights Of Col
umbus, was held at Cumberland, Md,
Tuesday in the new home of the
Cumberland Council. Baltimore was
selected as the meeting place next
year. The following officers were
chosen:
State deputy, T.. N. Canister, Balti-
more; State secretary, J. j. Doody,
Baltimore; State treasurer, N. u Her
bert, Baltimore State advocate, David
III Walsh, East Main street; State
warden, R u. Bartlett, Oakland; a.
ternate To State deputy, \. D- George,
Baltimore; alternate to past State
deputy, R B. Darnell, Baltimore
Frank A- Wolfhope, Cumberland, be
comes past State deputy.
The convention ended with ban
quet. "A luncheon in honor Of the
delegates was given at the Olympia
Hotel.
There are II councils in Maryland
with a membership of 1866. The
increase in two years has been 500.
The council opened with an address
of welcome by Mayor Thomas w.
Koon, to which l. d. George respond
ed A committee was appointed on
the advisability of holding State
reunion at Pen-Mar this summer.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14

STATE Of Maryland. County Of Carroll, IS:
]. A. r. Molesworth Cashier Of the above named
Institution do solemnly that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief.
A. R WORDSWORTH. Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day
of May. 1915.
BRADLEY C. LEATHERWooD. Notary Public
Correct-Test:
JOHN H. BURDETTE,
CHAS. E. POOLE.
THOMAS A. BARNES.
Directors.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14

state Or Maryland, CountyQt Carroll ss:
IT. @. Il. Bankert, Treasurer of the above
named institution do solemny swear that the above
is true To the best OF my knowledge and
belief.
&. t. BANKERT. Treasurer.
Subscribed md sworn to before me this 8th day
Oh May. 1915
FRANK r. CASSELL. Notary Public.
Correct-Test.
GEO. W. YEISER.
IRA CT. LAWYER, Directors.
al. NJ. HUMBERT.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14
DEPoRr OF THE CONDITION

Of The Union Mills Sdrlngs Bank of Car
roH County, Md, at Union Mills. in the
State of Maryland. az the close of 6ltsi-
ness Nav 1st, 1915.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14
Market Conditions.

BINDER TWINE. ROPES and CORDAGE will be
higher.
PAINTS and PAINT MATERIAL will b. unchanged
GALVANIZED GOODS of all kinds will undoubted
advance.
LUMBER and BUILDING MATERIAL lower than
year ago and we do anticipate any advance
during this season. tsSEsasa
COAL is now at its low point for theiyear.
FEEDS are lower than 80 days ago-and prices viii
further weaken pastures improve and the new
wheat crop approaches.
FERTILIZERS are higher and there will be scarcity
and further advances.
WHEAT has had severe setback during the last ten
days. There should Be advance Temporal
rily, but We fear weakening a. the new crop
approaches
CORN firm and in active demand.
RYE STRAW dull and hard To sell
WHEAT STRAW firm and wanted
HAY higher and firm and should hold at present
prices for the next 80 days at least.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14
Deserved Punishment.

did you ever have desire to 60
on the stage?, asked the man who
had minor part In the show.
"Oh, yes," replied his neighbor.
The first time ever saw you try to
act / did"
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14
Why It Succeeds

D0C@WSG Us EOE UMG lining UMlyy @Mu
Westminster People Appreciate
This.
Nothing can b. good for everything.
Doing one thing well brings sue
cess.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for one
thing only.
For weak or disordered kidneys.
Here is Westminster evidence to
prove their worth
D. N. Myers, John ST., Westminster,
says: "A relative suffered for
nearly two years from kidney trouble.
The patient complained of dull, bear
ing-down pains across the back and
often had terrible headaches and
spells or dizziness. Doan's Kidney
Pills, procured at Moore's Drug Store
brought freedom from kidney com
plaint.
Price Soc, at all dealers. Don't
aimply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan'g Kidney Pills-the same that
MIR. Myers recommends. Foster Mil
burn Co, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14
FOR SALE

Narrow Track Rubber Tire Buggy,
good as new; Eckenrode build; will sell
cheap. Apply at
KLEE & HOFF'S GARAGE,
apr 30-3t Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14
FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS
FoR BACkAcHE KIDNEYS AND BlAD DER
SOLD ETERYWHERE.

of the best Stoves Oh the
-1 market are Elm Double Heaters
Magic Airtights and the Farmer Girl
Cook Stoves are sold by ~ T- Bennett,
of Sykesville. nov 16
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14

When women get the vote the great
question will be. rs my ballot on
straight"
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14
DEPoRr or THE CONDITION

DEPORT OF The CONDl ION
Ofthe Mount Airy Sarings Bank at Mount
airy. in the State of Maryland, at the
close Of business, May 1st, 1915.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. S4 766
Oyerdrafts secured and unsecured ...... 3.64
Banking house. furniture and fixtures. TO- 10000
Mortgages and Judgments of record. 16 239 90
Due from National. State. and Private
Banks and Bankers and Trust Com
panies. other than reserve. ........... 10000 90
Exchanges for Clearing House...-.......... 2I4.00
Due from approved reserve agents.. 6.S77.44
Lawful Money Reserve in Bank, viz.
u. S. Currency and National
Bank Notes.. S0,fIZ.UU
Gold Coin 3S2-5O
Silver Coin -----..-..---...---.-.-.-- bbb. 10
$3.50 s6
Total...--..-.--.. .--.-.....- w. $95 402 80
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid din--.---.-.--.------- 12.S20.0O
Surplus Fund 1O5O-O0
est IND Taxes paid ....-.-.. 167771
Deposits (demand
Subject to check 20, 90
Deposits (time)
Savings and Special 59, ,O2S.4l
Contingent Interest Account. .......... 234.4s
s95. .402. cd
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14
Why Pay More :?

Headquarters for Paints, Oils and
Paint Materials.
High Test Oil for farm machinery, gal. Csc
Special Harvester OIL gal 4Oc
White Rose Separator Oil, gal. 4Oc
Wind Mill Oil-do you know your wind
mill should have special oil? ?-we
sell it; gal. soc
HAVING TOOLS-Complete barn and barrack
outfits.
LAWN MOWERS Special prices to May buy
ers. I2-n. mower, $2.25; 14-in. bali bear
ing mower $3.50; l6-in. ball bearing NOW
er, $3.50.
Screens for Windows and Doors-Sl.25 doors,
05c; Csc windows lOc.
American Farm Fence-Our sales have been
larger than ever-purchasers are recOg
nizing more each year the superior quality
of the American Fence-26-in. fence, 16c
rod; 35-in. fence, 1Sc rod; 47-n. fence, FAC
rod; 40-in fence, 26C rod.
Farm Gates-IncIuding hinges and fasteners.
$3.50.
Galvanized Steel posts-Suitable for all styles
woven wire fence Or barb wire. Staples
not required and everlasting, 1Sc.
Roofing Galvanized Roofing, So 80 square:
Galvanized Shingles, s.. 90 square-a min
era roofing free of tar prOducts-=gua
Roofing ST. square.
FERTILIZERS--Se us before placing your or
ders for Fall goods. We bought before the
recent advance and will save you money
and give you Animal Bone goods not
chemically prepared.
FEEDS--A full line.
Dried Yeast Factory Grains, SIS ton.
''White STAR Dairy Feed, S27 ton.
Corn Chop, $2S ton.
stWhite Star Horse Feed, SIS ton.
COAL--Best Philadelphia s Reading Hard
Coal per 224O pounds 5000
Georges Creek Steam Coal, per 224O lbs. $500
Place your orders now for your
Winters supply.
We buy and sell everything raised on farm.
For prices see SykesvilIe Market in
your County Paper.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-05-14
DEPoRT OF THE CONDITION

of The Woodbine National Bank. at
Woodbine, in the State Of Maryland, at
the close Of business, May 1St, 1915.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts (notes held in ban s211 oa4 o3
Overdrafts 956
U. S. Bonds deposited to secure
circulation (par value )-......... 6.25000
Premium on U. S. bonds-......... 10000
Securities other than U. s. bonds. mot
including stocks) owned unpledged... $4,000
Subscription to stock of Federal
Reserve bank. nk....-.......-....S2 81. 000OO
Less amount unpaid .,...... L33334
Banking house. 81. 10000; furniture and
fixtures. $3. SOC. .00----- .--..----.- 100000
Due from Federal Reserve bank. .-.-.-.. 100000
other reserve cities. 13.s44.6s
Fractional currency. nicl1els and cents 1904
Notes of other National Banks.....---.. 1045 90
Federal Reserve notes Observation-Disclosures. 1000
Lawful Money Reserve in Bank.
Total coin md ertificates----.------.. l4l99.55
Legal nOtes.-..- -..----..-----. l.395.O0
Redemption fund with vi :. Treasurer
(not more than per cent on circulation $3.50
Observation-Disclosures -s267. .sg7. .42
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in...-.... .-....--S 25 10000
Undivided profits. .947.09
Less current expenses. inter
est, and taxes paid. S2O.72
Circulating notes. Observation-Disclosures. 6250.OO
Dividends unpaid. d........................ 1890
Demand deposits:
Individual deposits subject
to check S45'56a24 !
Certified $50
Cashier checks outstanding. 72.A
Deposits requiring notice of
less than 30 459.S7
Time deposits:
go days m r.---- 10000
Total. AZ
state 0f Maryland. County of Carroll, ss:
II Harry s. Owings, Cashier of the above-named \
bank do solemnly swear that the above statement
In true to the best of my knowledge and belief
HARRY 8. OWINGS- Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this sth day \
OF May. 1915.
Correct-Attest.
JOHN mr. DELASHMUTT. JR-.
HOWARD $. KUHN.
ALBERT IT. GOSNELL.
Directors.
The Seward gateway., 1915-04-02
RUSSIA STILL
 CLAIMING WINS
STARTS OFFENSIVE IN NORTH TO KEEP GERMANS
 BUSY.

PETROGRAD, April 2.-The Rus sian armies in the Carpathians are still continuing their successful move. ments against the Austrians. The Russian troops are also starting of, fensiye movements in several other fields to prevent the Germans and AustrianS from sending reinforce ments to the mountains passes where the fighting is proceeding for the roads to Hungary. The Russian of fensive movements have been started in the north Poland region, along the Niemen river, also along the Pilica river, around Rawka and west of the Dniester. It is admitted that the Austriaus advance into Russian ter ritory east of Czernowitz but our troops occupy parts of the Dniester river above the new Austrian posi- tions. The enemy has been compelled so far to keep from shifting troops to the Carpathians and the ability of the Russians to maintain this attitude is expected to bring decisive victory in the mountain struggle.
The Seward gateway., 1915-04-02
MEXICO CITY
 TO BE NEUTRAL
WASHINGTON PROPOSES AND VILLA ACCEPTS IF CAR
 RANZA WILL.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The United States department of state has proposed to the Mexican belligerents that the city of Mexico should be de- clared a neutral zone and Villa and his ally Zapata have already signifed their willingness to accede to the re- quest if Carranza will do so. The state department is now waiting for word from Carranza and expects that if he grants the request his two lead ing opponents and their forces will evacuate the capital immediately and carry on the war entirely away from the city. The chief object sought by this government is to protect the lives of foreigners in Mexico City and to avoid complications with any foreign governments who are becoming more and more insistent on their demands for the protection of their rights.