The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-01
THE SITUATION IN OLD MEXICO
MEXICANS PARADE,

VERA CRUZ. Oct. 25.-This city was the scene of big demonstration today in honor of the widow of the al President Ma ierO. Thousands of workingmen paraded the streets, and took advantage of the occasion to express their friendly regard for the United States
 There was no attempt made by the Mexican authorities to interfere with the paraders.
 CAVALRY MOVING.
 BROWNSVILLE, Oct. 26.-The American cavalry is extending the section covered from a point near the mouth of the Rio Grande to d distance nearly eighteen miles.
 BATTLE IMMINENT.
 FL PASO, Oct PA battle of considerable proportions is develop ing on the Arizona border between rival Mexican armies, one of which is commanded by General Cardes of the Carranza government. The 5ev. enth and Twentieth regiments of Infantry have been ordered from Fort Bliss to Fort Douglas, where they will reinforce the troops already at that point.
 Nelleldl uuStOu ana GOVernOr Ferguson held a conference today at San Antonio, but their plan of dealing with the Mexican situation, if any has been decided upon, has not been disclosed
 TO STOP VILLA.
 DOUGLAS, Ariz., Oct 2S.-The United States soldiers on the border have been ordered to prevent the orces of General Villa from cross inS the border at all hazards. Villa, it is believed. intends to cross through American territory in order to attain advantage in his project d attack on Agua Prieta.
 VILLA ON MARCH.
 DOUGLAS, Ariz., Oct. 29-At least fifty, and possibly one hundred Americans in the state of Sonora controlled by Villa. are placed in grave danger on account of the American government preventing Villistas from crossing American soil into Agua Prieta. It is reported that much property is being de- Stroyed and many of the Americans are being taken prisoners and it is feared that they may be executed. The latest reports say that Villa is marching toward the border, deter and prepared to give battle to the American border patrol if this is necessary to effect his purpose.
 GENERAL EXECUTED.
 NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 29.-Gen- eral Agramente, prominent mem Der of the American colony in Mexi- co City. and the publisher of the 'Anglo-American,' was executed ten days ago there by order of General Carranza. according to advices which have just been received here Agra mente was a major in the United States army during the Civil War.
 IS ON WATCH.
 AUSTIN, Tex, Oct 29-Wiring from Torreon, General Carranza ad- vises Governor Ferguson that every effort will be made by his generals to prevent lawlessnss on the bor- der
 TWO DRAWS FOUGHT.
 COLORADO SPRINGS, Oct. 29.- Stanley Yoakum and Frankie Burns fought fast fifteen-round draw here tonight. Both of the boys fin ished strong and neither at any time during the bout appeared to have any decided lead over the other.
 MEMPHIS, Oct. 29-Eight fast rounds were fought here tonight by Johnny Williams and Pal Moore There was no decision given.
 WELLS WINS.
 MILWAUKEE, Oct. 29.--Matt Wells, formerly lightweight champion England. was given the news paper decision over Charlie White of Chicago, at the end of ten-round bout here tonight. Wells put up I fine exhibition, but at that he only had a shade over the Chicago boy.
 DOWN 12 TIMES.
 OSHKOSH, Wis. Oct. 29.-Fred Fuller was given the decision in the fifth round of what was to have been a ten-round 20 over Arthur Pelkey. In the fifth round Pelkey was knock ed down twelve times and then the referee stopped the fight Fuller made the best showing he has done since he entered the ring.
 SIGN FOR FIGHT.
 NEW ORLEANS. Oct 29.-Kid of Baltimore. and Kid Her man, of this city, have signed for a twenty -round contest to be fought here November 29. The articles ot agreement call for weight limit nf 11Q noundc