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The Washington herald., 1915-01-24

Victoria. n. s. w, in 1918 imported Ss,-
SSS,l@ worth OF goods from the United
States,
The Washington herald., 1915-01-24
Order
HALTS BUSINESS
First Chief Demands Oil Pro-
ducers Subscribe to Un-
formed Laws.
REVOLT DETAILS GIVEN
Bryan Hears How Rebels Were Driven
Bryan Hears How Rebels Were Driven
from Yucatan-Many Chiefs
Against Villa.

Another controversy has developed
between the Carranza authorities and
the oil companies in the Tampico dis
trict, according to adviCes received at
the State Department yesterday.
1t is reported that Carranza is now
proposing that the companies sign an
agreement to conform to all the pro-
visions of new petroleum laws in ad-
vance of their being promulgated. as
the price of being permitted to re-
sumo their drilling and construction
operations. The new Iaws are now
being drafted by Carranzas ministers.
The companies have refused to sign
the proposed agreement, with the re-
suit that work on new projects under
way is still halted.
There is reason to believe that the
new laws will be most drastic. 1t is
understood that the companies arc
afraid to commit themselves too far
with regard to proposals from Car
rama, as his authority in Mexico is
recognized only in a limited area and
he is proceeding to govern without the
aid of a Congress or any other body
based upon the Constitution. Also,
there are doubts as to how long Car
rama will be able to retain even his
present position.
Revolt Details Given.
The looting of CuartO Cinegas by a
band of sixty Villistas was reported to
the State Department yesterday. After
looting the town, the soldiers fed to
the hills. Extensive operations are re-
ported as under way in the vicinity
of Monclova, but no definite result has
vet appeared. Carranza is reported as
bringing troops from YUcatan to Vera
Cruz.
\ dispatch was received by mail re-
porting at length the recent revolt at
Merida, the principal city of Yucatan.
which was engineered by Col. Mendoza,
commanding the garrison. known as
Cepeda PeTaza battalion. consisting al
most entirely OF YaQui Indians. He
made his attempt to seize the local
government on the afternoon of Janu-
airy 4, but during the night, with all
his force. was driven from the city
into the interior. Carranza subSe-
Quently sent considerable forces from
Vera Cruz to pursue the rebels, with
what result is not yet known.
The COnstitutionalst agency last night
made public message from Gen. Obre-
gUn. chief commander of the CaTranZistas
in Southern Mexico. denying reports that
he had joined forces with Gen. Eulalio
Gutierrez. who recently abandoned the
provisional presidency and fed from
Mexico city because OF his dissatIsfaC
ton with Villas s domination. He asserts
in his dispatch that Gems. Gutierrez,
Bena vides Robles, Elanco, Natera, Chao,
Zurazua and Sanchez have all joined
forces against villa. but that they are
operating independents OF the cOnstitu-
tiOnaliSt-
The Washington herald., 1915-01-24

Mexico city. Jan. =. delayed by CEN
sorI.-,Lieut. Col IsOdoro Cortez, OF the
Zapats forces. was arrested here this
Afternoon accused OF the assassination on
February l9 1913. OF Gustavo Madero,
brother Of the martyred president, Fran
cisco l. Madero Col. Jose Quevado, in
spector general OF police, declares that
Col. Cortez confessed to a secret service
agent. At police headquarters it vas
also said that COrtez had also confessed
burning President Madero's house. Cor
teZ is to be tried at once and if found
guilty he will be shot.
San Diego. Cal. Jan. "a wireless
dispatch from the L. s 5. San Diego re-
ports that Gen. GarasCo. leader of the
Mexican rebels on the west coast has
been completely defeated by Villa troops
south OF Mazatlan and is fleeing north
ward with only a small remnant of his
forces.
Juarez. Jan. @3.-Oficial dispatches to
VILLA headquarters here today stated
that Pueblo had been captured by the
convention forces in a terrific battle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
CASE AGAINST BOOK AGENT
GOES TO HIGHEST COURT
Government Prosecuting M. J. Bar
now. Claiming He Falsely Said
He Was U. S. Employe.

The case of the government against
NJ ]. Barnow, a book agent. who sold
Messages and Papers of the Presi-
dent"-a publication compiled by the
late Representative Richardson - rep
resenting himself to be an agent of the
government in the transaction. was to-
day the object of a brief filed in the
Supreme Court of the United states by
the Department of Justice. The briet
was prepared by Solicitor General
Davis.
The lower court found for the defend-
ant. Barnow holding that at most Bar
now's acts were mere false repre-
sentation which did not amount to
fraud. and that he committed no offense
inasmuch as he did not falsely imper-
senate any particular government em-
Move actually existing or class OF
such existing employees.
The case is a prosecution under sec.
ton 80 of the penal code of book
agent for assuming federal authority
and falsely representing himself to be
an officer or employe of the federal
The government contends that in
order to satisfy the statute it is not
necessary to impersonate any particu-
lar employe in existence. The case
presents the question further as TO
whether pecuniary or property loss on
the part of the person to whom the de-
PENDANT falsely represented that he
had federal authority is necessary in
order to make out the offense. the gov
ernment contending that it is not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
PEDESTRIANS RISK LIVES,

Complaint is made by the police that
pedestrians are not paying proper at
tention to the safety paths established
in front of stands along Pennsylvania
avenue, which cover the entire side
walk. Eighty-six stanchions received
from New York yesterday were used
to establish the safety paths for pedes-
TRANS. but many of the pedestrians,
Maj. Pullman said. ignored such places
and walked where their lives were
endangered.
Hundreds of clerks from the govern
ment departments yesterday afternoon
failed to take advantage of the safety
paths, said Mai. Pullman, and scattered
themselves all over the roadway 1t
was fortunate, he said. that none of
them was hurt.
During the time the parade is passing,
said the superintendent of police, the
stanchions will not be used. which will
make it necessary for pedestrians and
others desiring to view the parade to
occupy stands and flnd places on the
sidewalk at points other than whore
the stands cover the sidewalks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
SEEK w. Z. c. PRESIDENCY.
Four Avowed Candidates for Ma
tional Office Now in the Field.

There are now four avowed candi-
dates for the Office of president of the
National Woman's Relief Corps. all of
whom are bringing strong backing to
the convention here. These candidates
are:
Mrs Carrie Alexander Bahrenburg of
Illinois; Lou Stewart Wadsworth of
Boston; Mrs. Louis NJ. Knauff of Cleve-
land. Ohio. and Mrs. Isabel Worrell Ball
of the District OF Columbia.
The national secretary of the Wom-
ans Relief Corps. Mrs. Eliza Brown
Daggett of Attleboro. Mass, is now in
Washington with headquarters i'll the
Raleigh.
P. D. Kenyon, patriotic instructor of
Grant Post. and past commander of
Grant Post and assistant inspector gen.
eral on the national staff. also chair
man of the council of administration for
Oklahoma Department. Oklahoma City.
Okla, came to town this morning en-
thusiastic for the election of Mrs. Ball,
representing the National Capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
France Thinks BuIgars
Have Decided to Cast
Lot With the Germans

PARIS, September 24.-The Bulgarian
situation is absorbing the attention of
France to the exclusion OF all other
topics. Little doubt is felt here that
Bulgaria, or rather King Ferdinand.
has decided to cast its lot with the
central powers.
For months. says Jean Herbette.
one of the authorities of France on
foreign politics. 1.-The quadruple en-
tente has been talking to Bulgaria
without acting. \ During the same
period Bulgaria has been preparing to
ACT without talking. The time has
come when Bulgaria is acting" Mill
tary writer's are beginning to discuss
the course Bulgaria probably will take
Most of them are of the opinion that
she will hurl troops into the upper
Morava and Vardar valleys in Serbia
and then cut the Saleniki-Nish rail-
road near Uskub, which would cut
Russia of from all communication
with her allies except through
-trchangel
1t is generally believed such an
eventuality must have occurred to the
allied governments and that prepara-
items have been made against it. While
such headlines as will Car Ferdf-
nand Repeat the Error of 1892" are
common, French editorial writer's be-
tray some anxiety at the prospect of
al added complication in the struggle
for Constantinople.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
ARMEN|ANS MASSACRED
ESTIMATED AT 100000
GOO, 900 More Rendered Homeless
Out of Population Of !, 500, 900.
q. S. Aid Asked.

NEW YORK. September e4.-Dr n
Simbad Gabriel. president Of the Ar
menian General Progressive Association
in the United States. has received from
Nubar Pasha. diplomatic representative
in Paris of the Katholiks. or head Of
the Armenian church. advices In regard
to the massacres Of Armenians in Tur-
key, in which it is stated that Chris
tian martrydom has at no time assumed
such colossal proportions"
The letters containing the advices
were received by Nubar Pasha from
Authoritative sources" in CONSTANT
nople and Athens and contain an ap-
peal to the United States to "htercede
and stop prosecutions"
45O,000 Put to Death.
DIR. Gabriel in making public the let
tiers today said that from information
contained in them and from other re-
ports he had received directly, he esti-
mated that 100000 Armenians had been
put to death and 10000 rendered home
less or exiled, out of a population OF
100000.
What has occurred in a few months
in Cilicia and Armenia" wrote Nubar
Pasha. in transmitting the correspond
ence, sis unbelievable. The great mas
sacres of Abdul Hamid seem insignif-
cant compared to the recent atrocities.
which are without precedent in the his
tory of our nations martyrology. II is
nothing more or less than the ami
hilation of the whole people. But Ar
menia is SO far away that scarcely any
frightful tragedy in Europe and Amer
ica
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
Sees Ruined Bulgaria
Should Nation Assist
Germanic Invaders

SOFIA, Bulgaria. September %. via
London. September "a. - An article
which may throw some light on the
Bulgarian mobilization appears in the
Mir. which asks what Bulgaria will do
If the Germans appear on its frontiers.
since a German invasion in Serbia will
be attempted. Replying to its own ques-
ton, the paper says:
Tt would mean the Bulgarians must
allow the undisputed passage Of Ger
man troops through their country. If
the Bulgarians consented without max
ing common cause with Germany then
they would be unable to refuse the
same privilege to the Russians. who
might disembark at Varna Con the
west shore of the Black sea- Then
the two adversaries would meet to
fight on Bulgarian territory to decide
the fate of the country and people, If
not the fate Of the whole war.
Thus Bulgaria would emerge ruined,
like Belgium. Moreover her honor
would be lost. II the Bulgarians
Joined the Germans should they tri-
umph. then Bulgaria would be vas
sal state of Germany and Austria"
The Mir urged an agreement with the
quadruple entente on the ground that
Bulgaria will be overrun with Germans
III Serbia is invaded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
C. A. X. Encanapment
Souvenir Editions
of The Star

No.richer souvenir and no
better record Of the great
gathering in Washington next
week of veterans of the war
can be obtained than the daily
issues of The Star. Every
number will be filled with i'll
Illustrations and reading matter
OF the most interesting charac-
ter. covering the historical
event, memories OF which will
be revived by the great re-
union. as we'll as the happen
ings of each day graphically
reported. The papers issued
during the week will form a
complete history Of this mem
orable gathering.
The Star will be mailed from
Sunday. September &c. to Sat
urday, October 2. inclusive, to
any address in the United
States for IS cents. outside of
Washington.
Those who cannot come to
the encampment should have
The Star sent to them, and
those who do come will want
The Star for the week as a
most interesting, accurate and
/. complete record of the scenes
witnessed in the National
Capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
Proposed Aid for Prosecuted.

Several American phlanthropists have
signified a Willingness to provide funds
for bringing to this country prosecuted
Armenians in the far east who desire
to enligrate. according TO information that
has reached the State Department from
the American board Of foreign missions.
What the attitude of the Turkish gov
eminent might be toward such a move
ment has not been disclosed. and the de
partment will take no steps until more
definite details of the plan are available
Ambassador Morgenthau today was in
structed to investigate runors that Amer
ican missionaries had been killed in recent
Turkish military operations against the
Armenians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
RECEPTION AND BANQUET
FOR COL0RED VETERANS

Preparations made by the committee
ment of the colored veterans who will
be here for the encampment were de-
scribed today by J. Finley Wilson,
chairman Of the press committee.
The big event on this program is the
reception and banquet in Convention
Hall the night of the parade, Wednes-
day. Mr. Wilson says:
1.-THE colored citizens of the National
Capital, believing that they owe debt
Of gratitude in honor to the heroes of
the civil war, have organized COM
mittee under the sanction of Mr.. W. F.
GUIDE and Col. McElroy. chairmen. re-
spectively. of the citizens committee
and committee on reunion encampment.
for the purpose of assisting the gen.
eral committee in its work Of caring
for the veterans and rendering grand
reception. concert and banquet to the
visiting veterans, Women's Relief
Corps and their friends Wednesday
evening at Convention Hall.
Committee Organized July /.
The Colored Citizens organized July 1
last, with headquarters at the st. Luke
building, 18th and U streets north
west. Ferdinand D. Lee was elected
chairman. with the following officers:
William Fortune, vice president; Rev.
n. H. Jernigan, second vice president;
j. H. H. Young. secretary: ]. r. Haw-
kins. treasurer; S. NJ. Dudley. financial
secretary. The churches, societies and
other organizations have given liberal
contributions. Invitations have been
extended to the communicative chief,
the president Of the W. r. c. Corps and
the principals Of their staff.
An address of welcome will be deliv-
cred by Rev. Walter H. Brooks, pastor
of Nineteenth Street Baptist Church:
]. C. Dancy, Prof. n. E. Weatherless,
grand master of the Grand Lodge of
Masons Of the District of Columbia; ;
REV. NJ. W. Clair. pastor Asbury A. NJ.
E. Church. and Judge Robert H. Ter
rell Responses are expected to be
made by the commanding chief of the
G. A. R., David J. Palmer. and Past
National Senior Vice President Mrs.
Isabel Worrell Ball. The musical pro-
gram has been arranged under the di-
rection of Prof. Ellie Hoffman. the
Knights of Pythias and the Common
wealth Band Of Baltimore, assisted by
froI Joseph n. bou lass sAo'ihis1'
"One Of the important features con-
nected with the committee work Is the
sightseeing tour for the veterans
Thursday evening. The public comfort
committee has provided sufficient cars
to accommodate all who may apply.
I'm connection with the reception, an
exhibition drill, in which the follow
ing organizations will participate. will
be given: The Uniform Rank of Knights
Of Pythias. knights of st. John. and
the Uniform Patriarch of Odd Eel
lows Of Washington, Georgetown and
the District of Columbia. This part
of the program will be under the
direction of Maj. James E. Walker Of
the National Guard, District of Co
lumbia."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
MEETS ON LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN.
Ohio Assembly Holds Extraordinary
Session on Historic Summit.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. September
24.-The eighty first general assembly
of Ohio, a majority of members Of both
houses being here on a tour of inspec-
ton of the Cincinnati Southern rail-
road, held a session on top of Lookout
mountain today. where fifty years ago
Gen. Joe Hooker won the famous battle
above the clouds.
The extraordinary session was con-
yened by Acting Gov. Arnold. Speaker
Cauover of the house occupied a seat on
a cannon. while the seat Of President
Arnold was a pile of cannon balls. A
tives and twenty-five senators present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
GEN. MADERo ARRESTED.
Taken Into Custody With Eight
Others by u. S. Soldiers.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. September "a
Gen. Raoul Madero of Villas staff has
been arrested by American soldiers
near Maria. Tex. according to a re-
port to Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston
from Maria today. With Madero were
eight companions, all supposed to be
villa officers, who also were arrested
They were taken into custody when
they crossed to the American side OF
the Rio Grande.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
Radical Changes Near
Among Leaders of Russ
Army, Germany Hears

BERLIN September 24.-The report
has reached Berlin from Petrograd by
way of Stockholm that radical changes
in the leadership of the Russian army
Injecting the highest military officials
were soon to be made
This report was contained in a dispatch
from the Stockholm correspondent of the
l.okal Anzeger. as given out here today
by the Overseas News Agency. Quoting
from this dispatch. the news agency says
The well informed Russian press re-
ports that Emperor Nicholas is COM
nander-in-chief of the Russian forces in
name only. The actual power is in the
hands of the experienced leaders. Gen.
I'cIivanoff. minister of war. and Gen.
Kuropatkin. Plans will soon be conSum-
mated for radical reforms. including re-
organization of TIE highest military Of
fices.
Disorders Reported Violent.
1.-THE disorders which followed the
Propagation of the duma were violent.
" ork was stopped in third of the
factories at the capital, and there
were demonstrations by crowds in the
streets Gen. Froloff commander of
the military district of the capital. is
sued a proclamation to the working
men, saving that suspension of work
would be regarded by Gen. Ruzsky as
high treason. and that, although the
nation felt heavily the events occur
ring in the war. popular outbreaks
We're unjustiiable.
The dowager empress has been des-
icnated to assist the empress, whose
condition of health is such as to inter-
fere with the performance of her
duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
Force of 80O,O 900 Ready
to March Upon Serbia

NISH. Serbia. via Paris. September
ei.-The best information obtainable
here indicates that there are 100000
German troops available for an attempt
to force passage through Serbia 1t
il felt in Nish that this movement will
lie undertaken. although when is not
known.
The operations thus far are still of a
character that indicates that the Teu-
tons are feeling out the Serbian posi-
kions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
Typothetae Reflects All Officers,

Los ANGELES. September 24-Dele-
gates to the convention of the United
Typothetae and Franklin clubs, whose
business sessions were finished yester-
day, tere TO be entertained with a
trip T. Catalina Island today. All Off
oers/were reelected. The 1915 con-
Yer on city will be selected later by
the/ executive committee. Cincinnati
pr.e.ably will be chosen, II is said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
GERMANS SINK SHIPS
IN THE MEDITERRANEAN

BERLIN, september -. by wireless to
Tuckerton. N 1.-THE newspapers OF
Spain. says the Overseas News Agency,
report that German submarines in the
Mediterranean have sunk several
French and English steamers and one
Russian vessel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
Identity of Purchasers Of Big
Independent Concern Is :.
Not Disclosed.
CAMBRIA CONCERN ALSO q
SOON TO CHANGE HANDS
No Confirmation of Report Two
Plants Will Becme Units of
New Steel Corporation.

PHILADELPHIA, September 24.-Ths
Midvale Steel Company. one of the larg-
est OF the so-called independent con-
Germs in the country. was today sold by
the interests which founded the plant
nearly a half century ago to purchasers
whose identity has not been disclosed.
The sale price approximates $l9,000.o0o.
The deal was completed this morning,
when an agreement of sale was signed.
after negotiations lasting several
weeks. Payment, il is said. will be
made later in cash through the Girard
Trust Company of Philadelphia
A financier close to those who engi-
neered the sale. said the Midvale COM
pany would be reorganized. The COM
pany has up to this time refused TO
accept any war orders, but whether the
new owners will take up such contracts
could not be learned.
Employs $500 Men.
The Midvale plant. which is located
in this city. employs about $500 men.
1t is one of the three steel concerns in
the United States which furnishes armor
plate to the navy. It also usually does
large amount of government ordnance
work.
Coincident with the sale of the Mid
vale plant came the report that the
Cambria Steel Company. another big
independent concern with "A plant at
Johnstown, Pa, is in ths. course of
changing hands. This report has been
in circulation at various times for more
than three years. Now IT is asserted
in financial circles that negotiations for
the conveying of this plant have vir-
tually been completed. No confirmation
could be had of the report of the Mid
vale and Cambria plants would event
ually become units of a new big steel
corporation to be organized to take in
number of independent plants in the
eastern part of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-24
Asked to Attend Camp Dedication.

Members of the Association of the
Oldest Inhabitants are urged to attend
the ceremonies of dedication of Camp
Matthew G. Emery in body Monday
morning at 8 o'clock, and to wear their
badges Notices were sent out to all
members today by Theodore w. Noyes,
president, and Benjamin W. Reiss, re-
cording secretary.
1ndiana's Candidate Ill at Home.
Whether Q. A Somers, Indana's can
didate for national commander of the
G. A. r., will be able to attend the ma
tional encampment is n question. For
the last ten days Mr.. Somers has been
confined to his bed at his home in Ko-
komo with an attack of pertonitis. He
Is somewhat improved now and is slow
ly regaining strength. He sat up today
for the first time since he became i'll.
AIR. SomerS has the solid and ener-
getic backing of the Indiana depart
ment and is regarded throughout the
country the strongest candidate for
the ma -ional commandership.
Gen. White Coming From Illinois.
Gen White. former officer of the
Illinois commandery. is to be one or
the party from that state which is to
make its headquarters at the New
Ebbitt Hotel during the encampment.
All is in readiness for the Illinois vet
|erans and their friends. and registra-
ton is expected to begin upon the ar
rival here of Lewis B. Ind. assistant
adjutant general.
Col John McElroy. chairman of the
committee on reunions, was in confer
ence at the War Department today with
Col. Chauncey B. Baker regarding the
participation in the parade as a unit
of the LIST District Rifle Brigade that
saw service as sharpshooters in the
war. Now scattered all over the con-
tinent, many of them have met for this
reunion. and they are DESTROYS of hav-
ing a place in the parade as an or
ganization. It is probable that ar
rangements will be made so that their
wish may be gratif1ed.