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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25
Firm Stand May Bring the
limited States Close TO
Intervention.
FOODSTUFFS SCARCE
IN MEXICO CITY
ped Cross Agent Reports That
People in MonClOva Are
Living on Cactus.

Washington. July 24.-War Depart
~sct orders to-day to General Fred
wick Funston. commanding the United
states troops on the Mexican border,
"a repel any 6rIng into American ter
-i.orv will either put an end to the
.,opble. IL is believed here. or result
/, action pcrilously close TO inter
ven,,on.
The order, are the most drastic that
have been issued since the Vera Cruz
incident. While they do not permit
General Funston 20 take his troops
across the border, they nevertheless
siiow A nerIcan soldiers 70 engage in
sore real practice with their machine
guns.
would be almost certain TO retahate
against the carrying out OF the order
spd bring about a situation similar
n that created by the occupation Of
Vera Cruz last wear, from which II
nigh. be more difficult for the gov
srrnert 20 cNtricate itself. General
Carranza opposed Strenuously the &C
TON Of American marines IN occupy
inc Veys Cruz. even for the purpose
n driving out the common enemy, HUI
erta. and has repeatedly stated that
Ie would resent the intrusion OF the
United States into Mexican affairs.
Carrsrza has as vet made no reply
N the demand OF the State Department.
tia. he evacuate Naco. but has issued
4 Statement. 20 the press juStlfylng his
policv and charging the Villa faction
with the first violation of the agree
mon. 20 ueutra.ize the city. This is
denied By the loca! Villa representa-
tive. who asserts Governor Naytorena
has scrupulously observed the agree
nert. even 20 the withdrawal OF armed
forces from the city. which enabled
General Gales 20 enter without re-
sistarcc. except from the civil police.
The latest news received at the
State Department from Mexico City
is a courier dispatch dated July 10,
which states shat foodstutfs are
scarce and conditions IN the capital
extremely critical All communication
with outside points has been cut oil,
though there are hopes Of restoring
the service with Vera Cruz. No news
has been received from the General
Gonzales expedition to head of Villas
flying column.
telegram 10 the Red Cross from
It's agent al Eagle Pass, J. c. Weller,
saws the people Of Monclova are sub
sisting on cactus plants. and IN Sal
tillo people are actually dying from
starvation. Mr. Weller Is taking
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25
Mexico City Overrun
bV Band of Indians

Mexico City, July 10 (by courier TO
Vera CRUZ The city is in the hands
Of band of two hundred Indians.
Zapata forces in retresting have torn
up the railroad 10 Cuernavaca and To-
luca. All business houses and bake
shops are closed, and even the we'll
TODD find difficulty in buying food.
The relief committee is unable to help
and the lack of food is being keenly
felt. There is no communication with
the outside world except by courier.
The foregoing was sent one day
after Carranza forces evacuated the
capital TO 90 out to meet an approach
ing Villa column. and although Zapata
forces were reported TO have re-occu-
pied the city at that time the refer
ence to Zapata troops tearing up the
railroad in retreat and the city being
in the hands of band of Indians. may
indicate that the main body of Zapata
troops has again withdrawn. or that
the Indians are part of their force.
Cuernavaca and Toluca are near by.
The former was made Zapata head
quarters after the evacuation recently.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25
LOOKS LIKE WILSON
CATCHES DESERTER
Description Telephoned Phila-
delphia Police Lands Man
Who Abandoned Wife.

Philadelphia, July N.-Lo0king 20
much like President Wilson that he
might be kissed by the McAdoo kiddie
in mistake, James T. Lewis, Of Mount
Holly, n. j., was arrested here this
afternoon for wife desertion. He was
easily picked up on the street by two
of Captain Cameron's men on the mere
description telephoned from the Jersey
town that "he is dead ringer for the
President"
The sleuths went looking for the
President and nabbed the man in less
than an hour after the phone call.
Men at the City Hall said there was
not even a resemblance, but Lewis was
held for extradition just the same. His
home was formerly in British Column
hia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25

ter being in Albany little less ina"
three hours. ,l tl.
Murphy's story has not cn"nsep ock-
Governors mind with respect 10 n "dnr
er He will not reprleVe OF p"t 49,
him. He will die in the electro cnat.
Wednesday. unless justice foru 60. s,~"''
him a new trial on Murphy sLGiy,
Men here who are familiar win Ine
Becker case and with Murphy S.oiy
do not believe there Is the slghless
ground for Justice Ford granting
new trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25
WOmen'S FrOCkS & Gowns
Formerly 1850 10 1900

Us Cotton wolfe and crepe frocks 500
65 Powered cotton g. polka dot. 500
90 White tissue & wolfe frocks. 500
IS White & colored wolfe & crepe $50
Is Plain & dressy linen frocks. 500
IS Handsome linen frocks.. :. $50
20 Elegant white net dresses. . 1850
Is Embroidered linen dresses. 1850
IS White, stripe, check voiles. e. 1850
6 Tailored linen frocks 1850
IS White crepe de Chine dresses 1880
l9 Tan gabardine & serge dresseslS.50
IS Handsome afternoon gowns. $500
10 Tafeta, crepe, novelty chiffon $500
40 Silk evening gowns $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25

whose officers, it is said, aided Murphy
10 reach Becker. ,,.,...-..
convinced the after that there was d
conspiracy on the part Of convlcts IN
Sing sing to hel7 Becker escape the
electric chair.
Deputy Warden Amazed.
When the Governor trapped Murphy
into an admission that he had talked
with Becker in the death house snort
IN before he wrote the letter 10 MI:
Cochran accusing v ebber, WALTON ana
Rose Of conspiracy, Deputy Warden
Johnson said: =
"Whv. Governor. this is amazing. l
have never heard of convict. not IN
the death house, talking 10 con-
demned man
But IL did not amaze the Governor.
Stranger things than this have hap
pened in the death house in Sing sing
in connection with he Becker case:
One Of them was the sllenclng OF
"Dago' Frank. one of the four gun
men hired By Becker 70 slay Kosen-
thai. when he was about 10 confess and
implca,e Becker.
When the Governor heard the story
he called up Thomas Mott Osborne,
warden Of Sing Sing. on the telephone
a. his home ir Auburn. He told War
den Osborne of Murphy's admission.
Mr.. Osborne said he could not un-
derstand Dc. that he was sorry, and
that he would suspend the two keep
ers whose duty 10 was TO prevent such
an occurrence.
Nr. Whitman then called up John B..
Riley. State Superintendent of Prisons,
and requested that orders be issued
that no more convicts be allowed IN
the death house. and that none but
relatives and counsel be permitted 70
see any condemned prisoners, as the
law requires.
Superintendent Riley Immediately
called Up Sing Sing and gave the nee
essary Instructions.
Murphy managed to get into the
death house, l. is said, with the ard
o. Sole other members Of the Mutual
Welfare League by representing him
self as singer.
Since NI. Osborne took charge Of
sing Sing he has allowed members
Of the Mutual Welfare League TO sing
10 the condemned men every Sunday
evening
Death Talk Kept Secret.
The extent TO which convicts band
themselves together 10 fight society
and their ability TO keep their con-
splracleS secret is shown by the fact
mat although il is more than a month
SINCE Murphy talked with Becker IN
me death house, II only became known
TODAY. and then through a trap set
lor Murphy by the Governor.
Murphy wrote his letter to the Gov
ernor Monday II was received Tues
day The Governor telephoned the
PRISON authorities the same daY and
sald he would see Murphy to-day.
Murphy shacklcd to Deputy Warden
Johnson, arrived in town at half-past
eleven. A little before noon the pair
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25
Girls FrOCks, Coats, Skirts
Formerly MP TO 9.75
Sport Coats & Sweaters
At Greatly Reduced Prices

80 Shetland wool sweaters. 80. $50
II Shetland wool sweaters 900. 6.75
Is Fibre silk sweaters. 6.75
so Fibre silk sweaters. ......... 1l.5O
20 Guernsey silk coats. ........, S.5C
Iafeta sport coats. 1890. 1000
Guernsey silk sweater coats. ll.SC
q Guernsey silk sweater coats. 1850
12Pure silk knit sweaters. ..... 1850
6 Guernsey& crepe de chine coats 1000
10 Plain & fur trimmed Guernsey
coats $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25
WOmen'S Coats & Wraps
Formerly nb TO $500

FOfWetlv up 70 40.UU
10 Golfcord & odd cloth coats. 1000
" Sport & blazer coats. 1000
8 Palm Beach cloth & linen coats10.00
E Charmeuse with Marabou wrapsl5.OO
2 White tafeta smock coats. ;. 1900
2Charmeuse smock coats. 80. 800
Black & white check coats. :. 1900
Stan covert coats. $500
3 Black tafeta coats. E. ...... 1900
3 Pongee silk coats. ....... 1900
9Velveteen sport coats. ...... $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25
Negligees, Petticoats, Etc.
Al Greatly Reduced Prices

Al Greatly Reduced Prices
80 Satin & crepe de chine negligees 4.05
20 Powered organdie negligees. sos
Is Lace coat, crepe de chine negh
gees ........ sos
Is Challis negligees .l2.75
Is Lace & crepe de chine matnees. $50
ii Crepe de chine matinees. ..... 6.75
IS Crepe de chine matinees. ..... IT'S
IS Tafeta & jersey top petticoats. 205
% Deep hounce tafeta petticoats. 4.05
Is Tafeta evening petticoats. -. 4.05
S. Crepe de chine evening petit
coats ..............2 .05 3.05
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25
Women's Cloth 6 Silk Suits
Formerly nb TO $500

Formerly up 10 95.W
IS Serge & gabardine suits. 49,. 1000
IS Serge, gabardine & check suits 1900
Is Handsome cloth suits. 800. $500
20 Novelty cloth suits ........ $500
IL Tafeta & faille silk suits. E. .22.50
9 Taffeta & faille silk suits. -. $500
ID Pongee silk suits. .......... $500
l2Pongee silk suits. .......... $500
y Linen & eponge suits. ....... 1900
Noo.t:oooc Doff:,onfc Etc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25
REVEALS PLOT
TO FREE BECKER

Continued from page l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25
Misses Suits, FroCks, Coats
Formerly up to 1850

Formerly up to 49.5O
100 Wolfe, linen tissue frocks. -. 500
IS Wolfe, crepe, batiste frocks. :. $50
AZ Embroidered & figured wolfe
frocks ....... $50
20 Tafeta & Georgette crepe
frocks 1880
s. Organdie, wolfe, net frocks. 1880
II Crepe de Chine frocks 1880
IS Serge dresses ............. o.75
10 Evening gowns ..... 6.75
80 Silk afternoon frocks. 1850
) Suits of linen & eponge. .... $50
y Suits of serge & gabardine. 1000
80 Gabardine rain coats. ...... 6.75
Il Dressy silk coats. ... sos
20 Golfcord & white coats. -. sos
IS Navy blue serge coats. ...... 1000
Girls ErOCkS. Coats. Skirts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25

WOmen'S BlOuSeS
Formerly UP TO 1850
$50 Crepe de chine & chiffon
blouses ................ 200
rs Cotton wolfe & stripe linen
blouses ............... E. 200
81 Smock linen blouses =. ..... 800
Is French handmade blouses. :. 500
Is Embroidered chiffon blouses. 9.75
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25

carload of corn and beans into the
Monclova district.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-25

whose officers, it is said, aided Murphy
10 reach Becker ,,.,....
What Murphy told Mr.. Whitman
convinced the after that there was
conspiracy on the part Of convlcts IN
Sing sing to hel7 Becker escape the
electric chair.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-03-05
GREAT THRONG AT
SYMPHONY CONCERT
Miss Hinchey Charms Audience
With "Caro Milo Ben
1000 Present.

More than one thousand people at
tended the concert given by the st.
Louis Symphony Orchestra at the
Normal Auditorium last evening,
which was pronounced the greatest
musical treat ever rendered in this
city.
Miss Margaret A. Hinchey after her
excellent rendition of the soprano solo,
"Caro Milo Ben," was compelled by
vociferous applause Of her exultant
listeners to yield to the encore.
The violin solo, "Rondon Capriccio-
So" rendered by Hugo Ok, was an
other feature of the entertainment
that aroused unusual enthusiasm, and
in response to the applause Mr.. Ok
gave a delightful rendition of Medita-
ton from "Thais."
Every feature of the program met
with appreciative response, but the vo-
cal solo by Miss Hinchey and the VIC
lin solo by Mr.. Ok, were received with
particular favor.
The great auditorium was well fill
ed, and many visitors from neighbor-
ing cities were present.
More than seventy-five trained mu-
sicians comprised the orchestra, and
the audience was held spellbound by
the excellently rendered numbers.
Arthur Ward, librarian of the or
chestra, stated at the conclusion of
the entertainment, that the manage
ment and all the players were CRATE
full for the reception rendered by the
people of Cape Girardeau.
The program rendered was as fol-
lows:
Overture to "Tannhauser" >. Wagner
Invitation to the Dance. -. Weber
"Rondo Capriccioso 80. .Saint-Saens
Meditation from "Thais. ... Massenet
Scenes Picturesque $1,000. Massenet
l. Marche.
2. Air de Ballet.
8. Angelus.
4. Fete BOheme.
"Caro Milo Benz. ........G iordani
Miss Margaret A. Hinchey.
Two Melodies for String Orchestra
...... Edward Hagerup Grieg
(a) Heart Wounds.
(b) Spring.
Caprice Espagnol. .Rimsky-Korsakow
Alborada:iVivo strepitoso.
Variations: ,Andante con motto.
Alborada: Vivo strepitoso.
Scene and Gypsy Song: Allegretto.
Fandango of the Asturias.
The orchestra returned to st. Louis
at 1 o'clock this morning, on the spe-
cial by which they were brought to
the city yesterday afternoon.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-03-05
HANGS
HIMSELF TO A
SHED RAFTER
Amos SiffOrd, Well-known
Stock Raiser In Stoddard,
Found by Wife.
HAD BEEN IN ILL
HEALTH LONG TIME
Sixty-Year Old Man Commits
Suicide After Feeding His
Stock.

Amos Sifford, one of the most
prominent farmers and stock growers
of StOddard County, whose home is
located two miles west of Bloomfield.
committed suicide by hanging himself
early yesterday morning.
His body was discovered hanging to
rafter in one of the sheds of his
barn, and it is thought that he COM
mitted the deed while his wife was
milking in an adjoining shed.
Mr.. Sifford had been mentally de
ranged for the past year, but not t.
such an extent as to cause any alarm
on the part of his family.
When he ate breakfast yesterday
morning he was apparently in good
spirits. After breakfast he went to
the barn to feed his stock, and on his
return to the house met his wife who
had started to milk. He accompanied
her back to the barn, and when he
went to the crib to get the corn to
feed some hogs, Mrs. Sifford left him
and went into the cow shed. thinking
that he would return to the house.
When she reached the house and
failed to find him, she became alarmed
and went to the barn to search for
him. When she discovered his lifeless
form hanging in the shed, she hurried
to the telephone and summoned neigh
bors who came and conveyed the body
to the house.
Mr.. Sifford was so years of age
and is survived by a widow and two
married sons, Edward, who is in bust
ness in Bloomfield, and Fred, veter-
mary, who is a son-in-law of James
Tines of this city, and who is now
in Terre Haute, Ind, where he is con-
nected with veterinary college.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-03-05
FARMER NEARLY GOES IN
RIVER AS WAGON STAMPEDES
Vehicle Runs Away With Horses
Crashing Into Another Almost
Wrecking 1t.

In driving down the steep river
front incline with a wagon load of ce-
ment yesterday morning, Harris
Woodward, a farmer from East Cape
barely escaped being carried over the
sea wall and into the river, when the
brake on his wagon failed to operate
Mr.. Woodward, after loading his
wagon, had started down the incline
toward the ferry boat. The brake gave
way and the heavy load forced the
small team of horses rapidly toward
the waters edge.
The horses were unable to resist
the pressure, and Mr. Woodward in at
tempting to turn them parallel with
the stream, collided with a movers
wagon and almost caused it to topple
over into the water. The mover had
his horses tied to the rear of his wag-
on where they were eating, and when
the load Of cement crashed into them,
the empty wagon was lifted almost
clear off the ground and showed to-
ward the river bank.
The tongue of the empty wagon wa
snapped in two and the heavy ropes
by which the horses were tied to the
rear axle held them securely and they
were dragged with the wagon almos
to the edge of the water.
Mr.. Woodward finally succeeded
turning his team around sufficient
to lock the wheels, and bringing
wagon to standstill.
His wagon was not injured, but =
wagon belonging to the mover wae
damaged to such an extent that con-
siderable repairs were necessary
fore he could continue his journey.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-03-05
MARY |. BOOTH
LOSES EYE SIGHT
Former Normal Teacher Fears
She Will be Permanently
Blind.

Miss Mary Booth, formerly teach
er of manual training at the State
Normal school, who resigned at the
close of school last summer, has lost
sight of both eyes. Whether her sight
is permanently gone has not been
definitely learned, but her relatives in
Philadelphia, where she is now locat-
ed, are fearful for the outcome.
Miss Booth is now receiving treat
ment from a noted oculist in the Penn
sylvania metropolis.
Shortly after leaving Cape Girar-
deau in the latter part of June, she
suffered greatly from her eyes, an,
for several months was under the car
of oculists in Baltimore and Chicago
but her condition did not improve.
In letter to NJ. A Dempsey of thi
city, who has rendered Miss Booth
gal service in the settlement of her
estate, she expressed the belief that
her sight was permanently impaired
A letter from Miss Booths aunt to
Mrs. NJ. ]. Koeck, which was received
here yesterday, stated that she had
not been able to see for several weeks.
Wealthy residents of Miss Booth,
who live in Baltimore, have taken
charge of Miss Booths case and are
making every effort to save her sight.
Miss Booth is daughter of the late
Quartermaster Major Charles A.
Booth in the regular U. S. Army. He
was once in charge Of the arsenal in
st. Louis. She is a niece of Major
John A. Lockwood, now in California.
Maj. Lockwood was once in command
at jefferson Barracks, st. Louis.
Miss Booth is a lineal descendant
of the famous actors by that name.
Wilkes Booth, who assassinated Abra-
ham Lincoln, was a distant relative.
She is said to have more relatives in
the United States army and navy than
any young woman in the United
States. George Lockwood, an uncle,
who was killed in the battle of Gettys-
burg, became noted for his bravery on
the field. A monument was erected
some years ago on the Gettysburg bat
tlefield to his memory.
Miss Booth made Cape Girardeau
her home for several years, and made
many friends during her stay.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-03-05
THILENIUS And
BRIDGES LEAVE
SCHOOL BOARD
BOttling Man Thinks He's
Served Long Enough
Legislator in Capitol.
BOWMAN AND DRUSCH
NAMED SUCCESSORS
Board Asks Tax Raise of 14O Per
Cent for Public
Schools.

In view of the Threatened lack of
sufficient funds for the proper main
tenance of the public schools in this
city under its old rate of taxation, the
Board of Education at its regular
monthly meeting last evening, passed
the following resolution:
Whereas, in the Judgment of this
Board, it is necessary that the rate
of taxation for school purposes for
the year beginning July l, 1915, be 100
cents on the hundred dollars assessed
valuation, therefore;
'Be it resolved that this Board sub
nit to the voters of the school district
at the next annual election to be held
the proposition that the rate of taxa
ton be increased from 40 cents per
500 assessed valuation to 100 cents
on the 500 assessed valuation on all
real and personal property in the
school district of Cape Girardeau City,
Missouri, made taxable under the laws
of the State of Missouri.
"Be it further resolved: That the
on Tuesday, the 9th day of Al
rate for interest and sinking fund pur-
poses be so cents on the 500 assessed
valuation"
The following report from Superin-
tendent J. N. Croker, touching upon
the above matter, was read to the
meeting:
Cape Girardeau Feb. 26, 1915.
Board of Education.
Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Gentlemen: II desire to call you at
tention to the fact that at the Febru-
airy meeting the Board of Education
should declare the rate of taxation
necessary to maintain the public
schools for the school year 1856;
and in accordance with section 1894
submit the proposition to the quail
fled voters for their consideration.
"For your guidance in considering
the matter of taxation, submit a con-
sentative estimate of the receipts and
expenditures for the coming year.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-03-05
OPAL HINKLE BURIED

Opal Hinkle, the little girl who was
killed by an automobile Thursday af-
ternoon, was buried at Hobbs Chapel
Cemetery yesterday afternoon. The
funeral services were conducted by
Rev. J. T. Mcdonald.
There was a large attendance at the
funeral, and Opal's teacher and school
mates paid tribute to her memory
with beautiful floral offerings.
The pail bearers and flower girls
were the following six of her school
mates: Birdie Stearns, Ruth Kempe,
Floy Young, Jessie Ward, Agnes
Wagner and Elsie Wagner.
Of her immediate family she is sur
vived by mother and one sister, to
whom is extended the sympathy of
many friends.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1915-03-05
CAPE LADIES HOLD AN
OLD TIME QUILTING BEE

The Ladies Aid of North Cape Mis-
sion gave quilting bee at their
church Thursday. Those present were
Mesdames VIM. Waldron, Joel Num-,
VIM. Whitaker, Belle Whitaker, Lii
lie Hopper, Sarah Criebaum, Retta
Probst, Maud Atchison, Owens, Mis-
wonger, Blount, Markert, Isaacs, An
geline Hopper; Misses Dora Marshel-
ton, Marie Ward and Leila Hopper.
All enjoyed the day very much.
Mrs. ]. T. Holcomb of R. F. D. No.
8, who was operated on at st. Fran
els Hospital last Saturday, is getting
along very nicely.
Mrs. j. H. Williamson, living north
of the city, who sustained injuries
from a fall several weeks ago, is re-
cuperating.