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Arizona republican., 1915-08-12
TEXANS ARMED ANTICIPATING
 MEXICAN RAID
Rumors of Trouble Coming from Widely Separated Localities Causes Practic- ally Every American Citi- zen to Prepare Defense
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1spATcHl

BROWNSVILLE. Aug 11.-Practic- ally every American citizen in the southernmost counties of Texas Cameron. Hidalgo and Starr are un- der arms tonight in fear that the over vVhelming Mexican population of the section may break out in a racial fight Disturbances attributed to the MeNicans on the international border spread rapidly today Rumors of trouble came from widely separated localities, some even from Laredo on the border two hundred miles distant from Brownsville
 The uotstanding feature of the de- velopments was the circulation of a rumor in many quarters-eVen reach ing the state department at Washing ton-Hat the disturbance was an ef- fort on the part of untutored MeNi- cans to turn back portion of Texas to Mexican control.
 Even the Mexicans along the border of New Mexico. Arizona and California are said to be involved, and General Funston said tonight it was reported that more than 5000 MeNicans are pledged to the revolutionary organiza- ton already
 This scheme. it is rumored is hackeN bS lSHbSdnJ ht-NlteiilS lANlI5 pH this side of the Rio Grande, assisted by escaped convicts, and figutiVes from justice. also according to report. by a considerable number of irrespon- sible Mexicans both soldiers and civil ians who are said to have crossed the American border from Mexico. Im- petus was given the movement. it is believed. in many quarters. by border political conditions.
 Rangers from Hidalgo county pur- suing some of the gang which killed an American trooper near Mercedes last night. are reported to have cap tured a flag hearing the words in Spanish Army of Liberation for Mexicans in Texas" They took some literature urging the Mexicans to re- volt. and some telegrams one dated from Mercedes. Army and federal in vestigators declared tonight the all legged organizers of the disturbance are working nder the so-called plan of san Diego. The plan as published calls for the death of every American male over sixteen years old in com munities along the Rio Grande. and also along the New Mexico. Arizona, land California borders The authori- ties here tonight are guarding the Rio Csrande at a point below Brownsville,
 where it is reported several hundred armed Mexicans have gathered intend l ing to cross the river under cover of ! darkness A Mexican rancher near 1 the border appealed for aid, asserting l (Continued on Page Three)
Arizona republican., 1915-08-12
0F
 THE bATHTUbS DIES TOMORROW
George Joseph Smith, Fam ous Murderer, Convicted of Staying Three Wives. Must Pay Penalty in Eli glish Prison
Especial to the Republican,

LONDON, Aug. 11.-George Joseph Smith, the famous murderer, known as the Modern Bluebeard, must hang Friday at Maidstone Prison. Smith was tried in June and convicted of the murder of three wives, each of whom was found nude and drowned in their baths. The motive for his crimes was shown to be money, and it was claimed he had received $14,000 in this manner. The circumstances of each crime were almost identical.
 The three victims of Smith were: Beatrice Hundy, whom he married in July, 1912, Alice Burnham, to whom he was married in November, 1913, and Margaret Lofty, who married Smith under the name of John Lloyd in November, 1914.
 The trial at old Bailey began in June, and Smith was convicted O.. July L He was sentenced on JuIv sl to be hanged tomorrow. The trial was one of the most spectacular of recent years. Smith rose in d crowd ed court room and shrieked: Not guilty, not guilty! It's a lie!" Smith l is 43 years old, a tall thin man, with shifting eyes.
 The evidence introduced showed that smith had an uncanny influence over women He charmed them wherever he went. They deserted homes, gave him everything they pos
 sessed and made wills in his favor IL was claimed by the prosecution that he had had six wives, including three who met their deaths in the bathtub It is claimed that he had two wives before he met and W0Oed Beatrice Munday After this marriage it is claimed smith deserted, taking $500 of his brides money. But so great was his fascination that he won her forgiveness In fact he succeeded in gaining as a provision that he re- 1 turn to her. a. bequest of $12,5O0 on her death. Shortly after she was
 found dead in her bathtub, the first of the three victims of the Modern ] iBuebeard
 ! The defense set up that Beatrice Mundy suffered a fit and drowned accidentally was ridiculed by the pros ] ecution. The position in which the i body was found was the evidence which the Crown relied on to prove
 murder
 It was claimed by the prosecution
 that Smith, after claiming his beques
 returned to one of his previous wives
 named Pegler. Shortly afterward ht
 met Alice Burnham, a nurse. Thi:
 girl had saved up a modest sun
 ($500) and Smith married her il
 1913. It was claimed that he induced
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Arizona republican., 1915-08-12
Secretary Lansing and Six South American DlplO- mats Sign Document Pc titioning All Factions to Cease Civil Strife
REPLY Is ASK ED
 WITHIN TEN DAYS
Ask Generals to Make Su- preme Effort to Bring Ali Elem ents Together to Create Government That Can Be Recognized
ASSOCIATED PRESS pIsPATcH1

NEW YORK. Aug 11.-Secretary Lansing on behalf of the United States. and the diplomatic representa- tives from Brazil, Chile. Argentina Bolivia. Uruguay and Guatemala signed an appeal addressed to the leaders of all factions in Mexico, petl- tioning them in the name of humanity and national patriotism to cease clNll strife and assemble at peace confer ence. Beyond this step the session did not go, reserving a later date for consideration of the situation that may be created by the refusal of some of the factions to participate in a peace conference The leaders are asked to reply within ten days.
 There was no discussion in fact of the ev@ntualities notwithstanding that the press dispatches reported Carranza's outspoken objections to the American methods of settling MeXico's struggle. The assembled diplomats simply took the view tonight when the appeal which is to be trans mitted in Spanish in d day or two Is fully disclosed to CarranZa he will not misunderstood their purposes or accuse them. as he has, of attempting to interfere with the internal affairs of Mexico.
 The action was taken after a two hour session not of joint character, but identical as the informal but unanimous not expressing the views of their several governments that con ditions of chaos in Mexico had in iured the prestige of the nation abroad. and supplicating Mexican lead CTS and generals -to make a supreme Iar al he ple ments in creating a provisional gov ernment that can be given world wide recognition.
 When the conference adjourned tonight. there was a feeling of op- tirnism and confidence that a deci- sive step toward restoring Mexico
 to her place in the family of nations
 had been taken.
 The appeal. which is brief and courteously phrased calls upon Mex jeans to consider the injurious eff feet throughout the world which the constant turbulence in Mexico has caused and suggests that q peace conference be held in neutral i territory in Mexico. This govern
 ment. in signing it, expressed the willingness to act. if invited, in any
 practicable way to assist in bring
 ing the factions together for con ference.
 The communication will be given the widest publicity throughout Mexico and will be delivered by the diplomatic and consular agents of the various governments signatory to it.
 Replies are definitely asked for, with the hope being expressed that ] these will Le received within ten days after the communication
 reaches the Mexican leaders unless some just cause for delay presents itself
 | Secretary Laning, who left for | Washington, will show the presi- dent tomorrow the text of the ap- 1 peal as finally agreed upon and I statement to De prepared by Lam | sing explanatory of the purposes of
 the appeal, which in many quarters has come to be interpreted a 1 forerunner of military intervention.
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Arizona republican., 1915-08-12
Everythimg Going WeH
 Al Gardem Camy0n CaWb

Company K of Tucson was assigned to guard duty the first day and Com pany I of Flagstaff mounted guard yesterday.
 Everything has gone splendldly from the start. Garden Canyon IS a beautiful spot and furnishes an ideal place to camp, and the men are en- toying life here immensely. Prepara- tions are already being made TOT "Governors day" when the annual review of the national guard will take place.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-12
APPEAL IS ADDRESSED
 TO MEXICAN LEADERS
 TO CONFER FOR PEACE
QUIZ MANUFACTURERS
 ON FACILITIES

WASHINGTON Aug. H. American manufacturers of war supplies have been asked by the war department for information concerning their facilities. with particular reference to what ser vice the government can expect from them in ease of an emer- gency.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-12
PETROLlTE IS HELD
TAssocIATEp PRESS p1spArcH1

LONDON, Aug. 11.-Announcement vas made that the American tank steamer Petrolite had been taken to British port. The steamer is owned by, the Standard Oil company and was changed from German to American registry after the war began.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-12
Reb0yt German Alrshlbs
 Make Successful Raid

'On the night of August 9 and 10 the German airships attacked forti- fled places and harbOrs on the En- gli8h east coast. In spite of the strong defense. British warships on the Thames and at the London docks. torpedo boats at a point near liar wick and important constructions on the Humber were bombarded. It was observed that the shots were good. Tie airships have returned from successful expedition
Arizona republican., 1915-08-12
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcH1

BERLIN (By Wireless to Sayvile, N J) Aug. 11.-GermaG airshipS which raided the east coast of Eng land on Monday night and early Tues day, bombarded with good results the warships on the Thames and at the London docks. the torpedo boats near HarwiCh and buildings on the Hum Der, according to an official com munication of the admiralty. The communication says:
Arizona republican., 1915-08-12
Especial to the Republican,

GARDEN CANYON. via Ft. Hua chuca. Aug. 11.-After two days of hard work on the part of officers and men putting everything in shape, the regular drill program for the two weeks annual encampment of the Ma tional Guard of Arizona has begun. Instructors say the camp is in excel lent shape. the sanitary arrangements being the very best. There are no sick in the camp.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-12
PEACE TERMS MUST BE AID } ID GERMAN DEVELOPMENT

spect to England! and because Bel
 gian territory so economically i'm
 portant is closely linked with our principal industrial territory, Belgium should be from a monetary, financial and postal viewpoint subject to the legislation of the empire. It's railways and waterways should be most closely linked with our communications.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-12
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcHl

NEW YORK. Aug. 11.-After listen ing to a speech by Senator ioke Sih1th of Georgia, more than 300 New York importers adopted petition to the president urging him to take prompt
Arizona republican., 1915-08-12
ALLIES WORKING HARD TO OPEN DARDANELLES
 AND "ELEVE RUSSIA
PANAk CANAL
 IS AGAIN OPEN

PANAMA, Aug. 1.-The Pana- ma Canal was .reopened this afternoon, permitting the passage of ten ships including the steam CT Finland, with many passengers aboard Altogether twenty ships have been delayed on account of the slide which blocked the Gail lard cut on Saturday.
Arizona republican., 1915-08-12
ASSESSMENT
 MACHINERY
 |S EXPENSIVE

Wisconsin Tax Commission Statistician Says Various States and Municipalities Spend Twenty Million Yearly Fixing Taxes
Arizona republican., 1915-08-12
LYNCH ATTACKS
 DEF AYERS IF
 UNION HEADS

Former President o1, Inter national Typograph cal Union Makes Sensational
 Attack on Delegates Who Hint Possible Dedication
Arizona republican., 1915-08-12

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-23
SAILORS JOYRIDE
IN NEWPORT NEW

Newport News. sept. 22.-Pisro.
shots, Whizzing bullets four police
patrolmen, several civilians four mad
ly-rA cling automobiles and "A startled
and excited poputace last night fig
ured in an exciting chas" after TWO
sailors about IT o'clock stole from
Twenty third Street and Warwick Ave-
nue. an automobile belonging to Gayle
supply Company. The chase had its
Culminat ton in the Normal school
grounds. Hampton al which place ]
NJ, o'Connor. off the hattieship Ne
braska and driver of the stolen auto
IA el-4i@, WIS captured and charged
with grand larceny by Detective Ser
geant Boswell. Sergeant Willie Webb
and patrolmau Price, after the stolen
machine had come TO a standstilf. tae
driver losing his way in the myriad
of paths. driveWaYs and byways in
The school grounds. The other sailor
the name of whom could not he
learned, made good his escape. al
tnuNgh he WAS Al one time in the
hands of the Hampton authorities. ae-
eordinR to the local police
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-23
POLICE JUDGE QUITS
Et,NtH To DEFEND CASES

Portsmouth. Sept. 22.~-The right Of
Police Justice Thomas To defend pris-
oncrs in the Police Court and have
another justice appointed to try t'le
cases At an additional expense To the
city has been referred to the finance
committee.
MIR l.anghorne stated that he dio
Tot know personally that such were
facts but t1at he had been reliably
Informed that such had happened and
that the city wa put to the expens"
Of the assistant justice, which could
be avoided, and in order to bring out
the facts he asked that the finance
committee investigate the same.
Under the aTt creating the civil and
police justice II was specifically stated
that only in case of absence or sick
ness was substitute justice to pre-
side, and a sum Of s. per day for each
day such substitute was in court was
provided for.
According To the information he had
MIR. langhorne told the board that
Justice Thompson had vacated the
bench to defend prisoners In the po-
lice court which was a violation of
the acts which he desired stopped If
such were facts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-23
WILLIAM AND MARY
HAS BIG ENROLMENT

Williamsburg, Sept 22--William
and Mary College opened it's two hum
dredr1 and twenty second session wit II
the largest number of students ever
enrolled In the history of the college.
The dormitorles are filled to over
flowing and about all the boarding
accommodation in town have been
taken. over two hundred aew stH-
dents have matriculated and the num-
her will be considera bly, increased in
the next few days.
\ few changes have heen made IN
the faculty Professor John ".
Richie, head of The department OF
biology IL on a leave If absence. CO.
ing editorial work 70" the World Book
Company. Yonkers. y. Y. DIR. Ed
ward j. b. Goodwin. graduate Of
Wlnain and Mary ana of the Medi-
cal College of NirSinta, takes Dr.
Kft HES place, Professor ti"uree G
Ferguson. head of the Departments of
Philosophy and pevehai-' -. IS rack
after It year Of %rad I1ta study \ the
University OF Columbia He also re-
Srinea us duties as principal of the
Normal Aca denny
MR. blanche Il. M ltra is III
barge of the dot 3, RES and the
dminl nall, films ne office 81 Mr.
:" = Brown who na,l reen sic ward
acre for four years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-23
NORFOLK WILL.
BE LENlENT

Norfolk, Sept 22~-Conservatism
viii control the course Of the Local
board of review of taxes or Norfolk
city in the matter of assessments Of
property which has escaped payment
of taxes in whole or in part during
pasr.years.
Just how far back the board and
the taxing authorities or the city will
go in seeking to uncover property
hitherto under-assessed for taxation
WAS not definitely determined at til
meeting yesterday of the board, bu.
II was stated last night that the board
does not care to work injustice 70
those who through ignorance have
not paid their taxes in full during
t'1c years that have passed.
The advice of the State advisory
board on taxation that taxes be not
collected this ycat on property not
properly returned during The past, but
that the information gathered he held
for use after a time limit has been
placed by legislative action. was
discussed by the board at its meet
ing Yesterday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-23
Protest Against Transfer

stanton Sept %. -- Staunton's
United Brethren congregation are. fig
uratively, up in arms over the an
nouncement that theii pastor Rev.
w. ID. Mitchell, has been ira nsferred
TO Roanoke. The change. In the local
passionate was made by the annual
conference Of the l.. r Chureh at the
closing session Sunday night, when
appointments for the year were an
nounced. Following publication Of the
fact that Mr. Mitchell had been trans
ferred, an indignation meeting was
held by members and officials of his
church.
At this meeting ]. A. Bell, who
was the church's delegate to confer
ence, reported that in spite of the
unanimous Instructions that he request
Mr.. Mitchelrs return yaere. Bishop
weekly. presiding AT the conference,
disregarded the wishes of the Staun-
ton congregation and appointed their
pastor to the Roanoke charge pre-
senting larger field OF endeavor as
we'll as more lucrative position
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-23
DR.. c. H. ROLSTON WILL.
RUN FOR LEGISLATURE.


Harrisonburg, Sept 22.-Dr. e. n.
Rolston. OF Mount Clinton. now a mem.
Der of the House of Delegates from
buckingham, was Yesterday renomi-
mated by the Democratic County Conn
mittee to succeed himself. DR.. Roll
stou was not a candidate for the place.
but when approached by a delegation
from the committee he agreed to ac.
cept the nomination IL it was given
to him.
The Democratic legislative ticket
is now complete. George N. Conrad
Is ple candidate for the State Senate.
while DIR. Rolston has Brock r. White
as his running mate for the House.
There is now no vacancy on the
county ticket in either party The
results where there were contests
for district offices IN the Democratic
primary Saturday will not be cam
Nassed- by the electoral board until
today, and the winners, however. will
not be known until this afternoon.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-23
WILL NOT STOP
BIG FILM SHOW

Norfolk. Sept. 22.--If further at
tempt is made to prevent the pre-.
sentation of The Birth of Nation
in motion pictures at the Colonia
Theater next week. IL will probably
have to be done by injunction or man.
damus. Mayor Mayo will take nc
hand in it
Alter hearing argument for and
against the exhibition Of the produc.
iion and advice from City Attorne,
Pilcher AZ TO the law on the subject
Mavor Mayo decided that he had nc
authority To interfere and that the
method left to those opposed to tn.
performance was by injunction OF
mandamus The reason for this de-
cision was. t1at there Is no statute or
ordinance which prohibits the preSen-
tition of any play or motion picture
or any kind of performance unless
il is "lascivious" or has tendency
10 lower the public morals.
Whether this means that Mayor
Mayo would veto the ordinance intro
duced by Councilman ! J. Pitt in the
Common Council prohibiting the pre-
senta ton of motion picture photo
b'ftN NaddtNiIit dtt. tt any bttiFF per
Torrance tending to incite race hatred
or cause bad feeling between the white
and colored people, was not stated.
Mayor Mayo significantly said, though,
flat all ordinances passed by the City
Council must come within the pur-
view of the statute before they will
receive his approval.
II don't know that the ordinance
introduced by MIR. Pitt and adopted
by the Common Council will pass the
Board of Aldermen tonight" said
Mayor Mayo. and at this time l cam
not say 10 what extent Vie ordinance
comes within the statute. Al presen.
have no authority, even under the
broad field Of pcHce power. to stop
the production
At the nearing We're Mayor Mayo.
City Attorney Pitcher Mayor Kizer
chief of police Otto Wells. general
manager of the Wells theaters; At
torney Moe Levy, representing the
Wells interests, +. @. Young. colored,
editor of t'de journal and Gnide a
weekly publication. and James NJ. Har-
riSOn. cofored attornty
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-23
News From All Sections Of Virginia
WILLIAM n. BAKER
DIES IN WINCHESTER

Winchester, Sept. William II.
Baker sixty years old. millionaire
chocolate manufactures and head OF
probably the oldest wholesale grocery
house in the Shenandoah Valley, died
here yesterday. He had been in poor
health for year or more. His fun
era will be held tomorrow afternoon
from Christ Protestant F,piscopa
church. the rector. the Rev. Or. W. ID.
Smith. officiating.
Mr Bakcr was probably the fore
most citizen OF the VALLEY Of Nir-
cina. WIS oue of It's wealthiest and
most public spirited men. and had
contributed mHC'1 10 it's development.
He was born and reared in Winches-
ter and never lost faith III it or the
Valley even when his home town
and he country around II was suf-
ierng lis greatest trials IN the pc
r!od following the Civil War after
Shef dan had made the Valley a
place OF desolation. He was boy
tneu. but when he grew 10 manhood,
NHen other Young men Of the Valley
We're seeking other fields III whic a
thej!e prospects seemed brighter, he
stuck To his home and did his part
in Vac upbuiIding of his section.
Genial and kind hearted. and of the
StriCtost integrity, he made nosts OF
friends wherever he went and inn
proved whatever enterprise in which
ne oeca me Interested He succeeded
his father, tle late William +. Baker,
as the head of the firm Of Baker d
Com pany. which was eSta blished 1871
years ago under the firm name @
HOn " Baker, and greatly extended
it's Influence and importance, lie is
given credit for localzing the whole
sale gro4 cry business of tine Valley,
transferring to suCl centerS as VIM
chester much Of the business former
iy don in the Valley by the whole
,..al4 IL LII e.,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-23
One DaN's Income for Missinns

the hoard af missions of the Prot
eStAnt tspiscnpal Church j. rsfsi,,t--
emergency fund Of four hundred mon
sane dollars for the Anticipated extra
ahs&sS4sos at t'Ss 'rsasss'Sft t~;f m ffs fYf-
eign fields. To this end II is asking
that each member If the church shonla
contribute ~ an extra eft at least
the equivalent Of one DAYS income he
fore June J. lavman. in rssnone-
ing 20 tlis call saws
In view of present world conditions
IN II enough Tor The board Of missions
to say. There Ought TO he no re-
'reat4" Should u not declare. There
Htis' be an immediate and determined
advance @ Does he boa rt ask enough,
of US church mem Are We not able
70 provide all that is necessary
In conclusion. ''lis man offers 10
give the income - one day for each
~ The next weise months. In adds.
Non to mis- usual gift,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-23
NORFOLK REPUBLICANS
PREPARE FOR MEET

Norfolk. Sept ga. b. Seldner
chairman OF 'ae Republican executive
con mittee. has issued a call for a
mass meeting of Republicans to be
held in the Dickson building Tuesday
to nominate candidates for the Cen
eral Assent bly, At the same time a
city chairman and executive commit
tee will be elected.
The call was issued by Chairman
Seldner by order of the Republican
city executive committee.
1t is the purpose of the committee
and The Republican leaders of the city
TO make "A fight in November against
the three Democratic candidates NOM
mated in the primary of August g.
Two candidates for the House Of Del
egates and a candidate for the State
Senate will be named. according to
present plans.