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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-23
To Help Mexicans Is Absurd
Says High Official.
"Secret Agent" of Carranza
Hasn't Arrived, He Says.

Toxic. June 23.-"Of course any
claims that the Japanese government
will assist Mexicans with munitions
and arms is out of the question and
absurd" said Baron Ishii, foreign min
lister, to a correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press who asked him today for
his views on The Mexican situation.
The interview was sought on ac-
count of declarations attributed to
Mexicans that assurances had been
received from Japan that munitions
and other assistance would be given to
Mexico in event of war with the
United States
LAS for private Japanese companies
selling arms to Mexicans," the foreign
minister continued, II consider it ex-
tremely improbable. AS you know all
available rifles and guns are being
furnished to Japan's allies to assist in
bringing the European war to a sue
cessful issue. And I fancy though L
do not know that munitions not avail
able for our allies may have found
their way to China during the revOlu-
ton troubles"
Would Affect Jap Trade.
Let me say this, with all the en-
phasis and earnestness at my COM
mand,'' said the minister, swinging
around in mis- chair. 1.-The Japanese
nation sincerely hopes that armed con-
flict between the United States and
mexico may De dVOlOeQ- Japan IN
terest in America-North, Central and
South-being essentially pacific and
commercial, any event bringing dis
turbances into the American market
would be felt keenly in Japan. This
is especially true at a moment when
the whole European market is virtu-
ally closed to Japan and the Chinese
market is seriously upset.
Baron Ishii expressed surprise and
mystification when the correspondent
referred to Gen. RADON Iturbe, a rep
resentative of General Carranza, who
was reported several weeks ago to be
on his way to Japan on a secret mis-
sion. The baron declared he never
had heard of General Iturbe or his
projected visit. Japan'S interests ir
Mexico. he said, were in charge of Sec
rotary Ohta, formerly attached to the
japanese embassy at Washington. He
said he had received no advices from
Secretary Ohta in regard to the pres
ent situation.
Col Manuel Romero, recently ap
pointed minister to Japan, has reached
this country but has not had an audi
ence with the emperor and the baroI
| said it was impossible to state whel
| he would be received in audience. An,
| idea that the japanese government
was interfering in the Mexican situa
i ton he declared was as absurd as tn
idea that munitions were being SUP
| piled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-23
DESERT OIL FIELDS
All Camps in Tuxpam Region
Leave Mexico.
British Tank Steamer Brings
Refugees to Galveston.
TO KILL ALL AMERICANS
Refugees Tell of Wild "Anti-
Gringo" Reports Issued.
Military Threatens to Kill All
Americans After July 1.

Galveston. June 23.-Au of the oil
camps in the Tuxpam region have
been abandoned and all activity has
come to a stop, according to refugees
who arrived here on board the British
tank steamer San Ricardo. There are
thirty men in the party, all of whom
are Americans except one, who is a
subject of Great Britain. The Ameri-
cans report that there have been no
acts of violence in the oil fields and
little excitement.
They we're warned by the American
consular agent at Tuxpam some time
ago to leave he country. They re-
piled that they did not want to leave
ana were then practically ordered by
the agent to leave Mexico.
The Carranza commander of Tux
pam few days ago issued a statement
to the effect that a state of war vir-
tua1ly existed between Mexico and the
United States, though admitting thai
no declaration of war had been made.
Circulate Story of Victory.
The refugees told of circulars which
have been given vide distribution an
nouncing the defeat of a large Ameri-
can force at Matamoros and calling
upon the people to rally to the first
chief against the Colossus of the
North. One report current at Tux
pam, the refugees say, was to the eff
eieII hhhIaIy dutnofltleS naQ de-
clared they would kill every American
they could find. if an American war
ship were sent to Tuxpan. Another
report was that every American re-
naming in Mexico after July l would
be killed. The Americans placed lit
tie credence in either of these reports.
There were nineteen Americans left in
Tuxpam, who expected to leave for
Fort Arthur during the week A ship
of the Texas company is due in Port
Arthur Today with twenty-one refu-
gees from Tamnico
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-23
YALE-HARv. REGATTA
The Crimson Freshmen and Second
varsity Win Their Races.

New London. Conn.,, June "a
Yale-Harvard regatta day broke
bright and fair. Wind and water con-
ditions promised to be ideal for the
three races between oarsmen of the
rival universities today upon the his
toric Thames course. The first con-
test was to be the freshman eight race
of two miles this morning, followed
Immediately by the second varsity
eight event over the same course. The
four-mile race between the varsity
eight was to be rowed late today.
Harvard won the freshman race by
hree-quarters of a length.
Harvard defeated Yale by two
lengths in the second varsity eight
race of two miles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-23

facto government officials gave out in .
formation of a great Mexican victory
over the American forces.
Andres Garcia, Mexican consul in
Ell Paso, reported over the telephone
in Juarez today that all was quiet at
points where Mexican troops were IN
the proximity of the American forces
Reports spread here that the seven
teen negro troopers taken to Chihua-
hua after the CarriZal fight were
brought to Juarez to be turned over to
the American authorities. Colonel
Garcia said that if the reports were
true he was not aware of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-23
PARENTS BID GODSPEED
AS 8 SONS GO To WAR

Chicago, June 23.-Chicago will
send eight sons from one family
to the front as its record show of
patriotism, it was announced today.
They are all Americans and
have got to fight for their coun-
try" said Alphonse Bourbon, their
father, French-Ca madam by
birth. 81 am glad they are willing
to go without any urgirg," said tn.
mother. Seven brothers belong to
troop A of the First cavalry, Hi
nois National Guard, and one for
four years has been in the regular
army, stationed at Fort Meade.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-23
BREAK MEXICAN RULE
Yucatan VIII Ask L. $. to Annex
Country If War Starts.

Havana, June pa representative
of Yucatan's wealthiest men is here
watching Mexican-American develop
ments. The agent has enlisted the
cooperation of leading Spanish mer-
chants here to ship supplies to Pro-
greso- The moment the war breaks
out the Yucatanians will throw off the
yoke of Mexico and request the United
States to annex Yucatan or establish
a protectorate over it, according to
the representative.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-06-23
SHOT RATION MARSHAL
Four Mexicans Who Attempted Assas-
sination Are Under Arrest.

Ration, n. M, June 23.-Four Next
cans, believed to be ring leaders in an
anti-American conspiracy, attempted
the assassination of Marshal Edward
Rice here yesterday. The assassins
were captured after shooting the
American official through the leg and
beating him severely. Information
drawn from them caused the closest
scrutiny to be placed on all Mexican
refugees.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-01-13
SJfERIFF"S SALE.

Montana Lumber Company, cor
poration, Plaintiff, VS.. Frank Rashaw,
Defendant.
To be sold at Sheriff's Sale, on
Thursday, February 3rd, 1916, at two
o'clock p. m, at the front door of the
Court House, in Lewistown. Fergus
County, Montana, to the highest and
best bidder for cash in hand, all Of the
defendants interest in and to the fol-
lowing described property:
That certain two-story frame build
ing situated on lot 3, in block 9. Of the
Original Townsite Of Grass Range
Fergus County, Montana, according to
the plat of said townsite on file and OF
record in the office of the County
Clerk and Recorder of Fergus County
Montana, together with the defen-
dant's interest in the above-described
lot.
Dated at Lewistown, Mont, Thurs
day, January 13, 1916.
FIRMIN TULLOCK, Sheriff.
BY l.. p. SLATER, Undersheriff.
Belden & DeKalb, Attorneys fol
Plaintiff.
First publication Jan. 13-3t
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-01-13
SuERIFF'S SALE.

Montana Lumber Company, a cor
poration, Plaintiff, VS.. Frank Rashaw,
Defendant.
TO be sold at Sherim's Sale. on
THURSDAY. February Srd, 1916. at two
o'clock d. M, at the front door of the
Court House, in LewistoWu, Fergus
County, Montana. to the highest and
best bidder for cash i'll hand. all OF
the defendants interest in and to the
following described property:
That certain one-story frame build
ins used as a harness shop, situated ON
lot s. in block s, of the Original Town
site OF Grass Range. Fergus County
Montana. according TO the plat of said
towusite on file and OF record in the
office of the County Clerk and Re-
corder of Fergus County, Montana, to-
gether with the defendants interest in
the above described lot.
Dated ut Lewistown, Mont, Thurs
| day. January 13, 1916.
tIRMIN TULLOCk, Sheriff.
Rv l.. p. SLATER, t'nlersheriff.
Belden & Dekalb, Attorneys fol
Plaintiff
First publication Jan. 1S-3t
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-01-13
SIllIltyl1g",s SALE.

Fergus County Hardware Company
Ga eorporatioH), Plaintiff. vs., George
w. Smith and Mrs. Nary George
Smith. Defendants.
To he sold at Sheriffs SAILS, on
Thursday. January 6. 1915, at o'clock
p. m, at the front door of the Court
House In Lewistown. Fergus County,
Montana. to the highest and best bid
der for cash In hand all of the dsfen-
iants interest in and to the following
described reai estate, situated. lyin.
and being in Fergus County. Montana:
Lot numbered seventeen G7, In
block numbered eleven I1), of the
Town Of Hlger. County of Fergus.
State of Montana. according to the of
fetal plat thereof, now on file in tho
office OF the County Clerk Of said Fer
gus County. Montana.
Together with all and singular the
tenements. hereditaments and nppur-
tenanees thrreunto belonging or in
anywis" appertAinins.
Dated ut Lewistown. Mont, Thurs
day, December 1G, 1915.
FlRAIN TULLOCk, Sheriff.
by l.. r. SLATER, UndersheriT.
j. e. Wasson, Attorney for Plaintiff
First publication Dec. is-5t
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-01-13
NOTICE OF SALE OF BONDS.

Notice is hereby given that the trus-
tees of School District No. 151, Fergus
County, Montana, will on Saturday, the
nineteenth day of February, 1916, at
the hour of two o'clock p. IN. of said
day, at the Court House, in the City of
Lewistown, Fergus County, Montana,
receive sealed proposals for one in
terest-bearing coupon bond in the sum
of two thousand four hundred dollars
t$2,400.0 00), said bond to bear interest
from February 10, 1916, at the rate of
six per cent per annum, payable an
nually; said bonds to be payable in ten
years from date and to be redeemable
in two years from date. and to be is
sued for the purpose of paying for
school lot, buildings and furnishings
The Board of Trustees reserves the
right to reject any and all proposals.
No proposals will be received for less
than par and all proposals other than
such as are submitted by the State
Board Of Land Commissioners of the
State of Montana must be accompanied
by a certified check, payable to School
District No. ISL, for at least five per
cent of such proposals.
Proposals should be addressed to r.
w. Watts, Aeushnet, Montana, and
marked Proposals for Bonds"
BY order of the Board of Trustees of
School District No. Isl, Fergus Coun-
| ty, Montana.
| Dated January 18th, 1916.
r. w. WATTS,
| Clerk of School District No. 151, Fer
gus County, Montana.
First publication Jan. 13-4t
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-01-13
NOTICE FOR PUBIICATION-IS
LATED TRACT.
Public Land Sale

Department of the Interior, L. S.
Land Office at Lewistown, Montana
Dec. Is, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that, as di-
rected by the Commissioner of the
General Land office. under provisions
of Sec. PASS, II. s., pursuant to the ap-
plication of
MARGARET DENVER,
of Lewistewn, Montana, Serial No.
030911, we will offer at public sale, to
the highest bidder, but at not less than
$500 per acre, at 10 o'clock a. m., on
the 1st day of February, 1916, next, at
this office, the following tract of land:
NEA NWA, Sec. Z, TIP. 16 N, r. 10
E., M. p. NJ This tract is ordered in
to the market on a showing that the
greater portion thereof is mountain
Gus or too rough for cultivation"
The sale will not be kept open but
will be declared closed when those
present at the hour named have
ceased bidding. The person making
| the highest bid will be required to i'm
| mediately pay to the Receiver the
amount thereof.
| Any persons claiming adversely the
iaboye-described land are advised to
file their claims. or objections, on OF
before the time designated for sale.
II. j. KELLY, Register.
| First publication Dec. 30-5t
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-01-13
FORD GARAGE
PEN|NC DANCE: |:

There was some blowout at the open
ing of the Ford garage Friday night,
and it is safe to state that all the town
was there. Had Henry Ford been ac-
corded the privilege of seeing the NAM
mouth ovation given the new home Of
his masterpiece, he would have been
a bit appeased for his brief and boot
less Journey across the sea. The in
vitation extended by Mr.. Il. r. Roeht
was so cordial and SO promising of an
all around good time that the crowd
began to gather long before the or
chestra tuned up, and by 10 O'Clock
every available inch of floor space was
occupied.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roehl welcomed their
guests at the door and the ladies were
directed to a gallery above, where they
might leave their wraps. The build
ing was hung with bunting and Ameri
can flags, and prominent among the
adornments was g bowl of carnations
bearing the card of ]. A. Maloney
owner of the Lewistown garage. The
grand march, signaled at $3.50, was
headed by Mrs. Roehl and d. J. Hill
ger, and after that the program Of
dancing was carried out, with coffee
and sandwiches as crowning event
The program of dances opened will
Ford's Peace overture. and progressed
something like this: Punctured two
step; Sparkplug waltz; Carburetol
quadrille; shock Absorber two-step
Gasoline waltz; Presto-lite glide; Til
Lixxy turkey trot; Firestone Chaplir
hop; Windshield turkey trot; Wish
bone one-step; Four-cylinder quadrille
Out of the Trenches by Christina!
waltz; Radiator two-step; Weeds
Chain polka; the Cylinders mis-step
Magnetic minuette; Specdometer two
step; Starting Crank one-step; Ont
Hundred Pound Pressure waltz: NJ
Gas in the Carburetor "Home, Swee
Home" Back to the Factory to Built
Fords, the Prince of Peace, Virgini'
reel.
The new Ford garage is large ant
substantial structure Of brick ant
stone, with excellent interior equip
ment to take care Of the EXTENSIVE
Ford business in this community.
is building which is credit to tn
town, the builders and the owner.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-01-13
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
AT PUBLIC AUCTION,

Notice is hereby given that, In pur-
suance of an order Of sale made and
entered by the District Court Of the
County of Fergus, State of Montana,
on the 3lst day Of December, A. d..
1916, in the matter Of the estate Of
John Miller deceased, the undersigned
Administrator of said estate will sell
at public auction, subject to confirma-
tion by said Court. the following de-
scribed real property. situated In Fer
gus County, State of Montana, to-wit:
The southwest quarter of the north
east quarter, the west half OF the
southeast quarter and the southeast
quarter of the southwest quarter of
section twenty-three (23), in township
sixteen 16) north of range eighteen
t1s) east, Montana Meridian, togeth-
er with all and singular the tene
ments, hereditaments and appurten-
ances thereunto belonging or In any
wise appertaining.
SAID sale will be made on Saturday,
the 29th day OF January, A. d. 1916, at
twelve o'clock noon, at the front door
of the Court House in the City of Lew
istown, Fergus County, State of Mon
tana; terms of sale, cash in lawful
money of the United States, twenty
five per cent of which payable at the
! time of sale and balance upon con-
| firmation Of the Court and delivery Of
deed by the Administrator to the pur-
chaser.
Dated this the 9Th day of January,
! A. d. 1915.
WM. NJ. BLACKBOARD,
Administrator of the Estate of John
Miller, Deceased.
| First publication Jan. Cat
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-01-13
JAM rs l.. MA RTIN, Clerk.
BY ALVIN Nj RTIN,
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATTON-IS
LATED TRACT.
Enhlip Land Sale
Dec. 16 st

Department or the Interior, L. s,
Land Oftice at I.eWlstoWn, Montana,
Dec. Is. 1915.
Notice is hereby given that, as di-
rected by the Commissioner OF the
General Land office. under provisions
Of Sec. 2455, r. s., pursuant to the ap-
plication of
THEODORE HOGELAND, Jr.
of Deerfield. Montana, Serial No.
02152S. we will offer at public sale, to
the highest bidder but at not less than
s250 per acre, at 10 o'clock a. m. on
the gath day of January. 1916, next at
this office, the following tract OF land:
Lot 4, Sec. 80 lot /, Sec. 81. TIP. II
NJ, r. II f., M. p. NJ This tract In
ordered into the market on a showing
that the greater portion thereof is
mountainous or too rough for cultiva-
ton
The sale will not be kept open, but
will be declared closed when those
present at the hour named have
ceased bidding. The person making
the highest bid will be required to inn
mediately pay to the Receiver the
amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the
abnve-dcscribed land are advised to
file their claims. or objections, on or
| before the time designated for sale.
H. J. KELLY, Register,
First publication Dec. 23-5t
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-01-13
ORDER TO SUUW CAUSE WHY Or
DER OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE,
SllDlrI u NOT RE or INv'lVn

In the District Court of the Tenth Ju-
dicial District of the State of Mon
tana. in and for the County of Fer
gus.
In the Matter OF the Estate Of
Josieph Novrn, psceased.-Order to
SHOW Cause Why order of Sale OF
Real Estate Should Not BE Granted
IT appearing to the satisfaction OF
the Court trola the verified petition of
c. w. Buu,tn, administrator of the es-
tate of Jesieph Movrn, deceased, on
tile herein. that it is necessary to sell
the whole OF the estate of said de-
ceased:
1t Is Ordered, by the Court that all
persons interested in the estate of
! Josieph Movu. deceased, appear be-
fore the Court on Wednesday, the 18th
! day Of January A, II. 1916. Mt ten
o'clock in the forenoon of said day at
| the Court Room of said Court, At che
Court House In l.ewistown. County OF
Fergus, State OF Montana, then and
| there to show vNuse. II any they have
| Why. an order as prayed for in tn.
petition should not he granted 10 the
| said administrator To sell the real es'
tate of said deceased, at either public
or private sale, for the purposes men.
toned in said petition Az he shal
Judge To be FOR the best interests @
said estate and or the parties inter
eEted therein.
| Ii Is Further ordered, That = cop.
of this order he published at leaa
once week for four successive week
| in the Fergus County Democrat,
weekly newspaper. printed and pub
liehcl in the said County OF Fergus
State OF Montana.
| Dated this 9th day of December, A
-. 191h.
ROY W. AYERS, Judge.
First pubica tion Dee. lest
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-01-13
SllIt,RITs'S SALE.

Erwin r.. iintz. Plaintiff. w. samuel
Doak, Defendant.
10 be sold at Sherifr's Sale. on
Thursday January g, 1915, at 2 o'clock
u, M at the front door OF the Court
House In Lcwlstown.' Fergus County.
Montana, to the highest and best BID
der for Caeh in hand, all OF the dafsn-
dant's interest in and to the folio wing
described real estate, situated. lying
and being In Fsrgus County. Montana:
Lot eleven CID, in block twenty
two (22). and lot four 90. In block
seventy t70), in Lowistown HeiEhts
Addition to tho City OF Lswistowa.
Fergus County, Montana.
Together with all and singular the
tenementE, hereditaments ana appur-
tennnces thereunto belonging or II
any~lse sppertaining.
Dated at Lewistown, Mont, Thurs-
day, December Is, 1915.
FlRMlN TULIOCK. Sheriff.
BY l.. =. SLATER, UndershertH.
McConoche & Williams. Attorneys
for Plaintiff.
First publication Dec. lest
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-01-13
NnrICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate Of John J. Johnson. deceased,
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed administrator of the estate of
John j. johnson. deceased. to the
creditors of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after the
first publication Of this notice, to the
said administrator, at his office al
rooms 321-322, Bank-Electric build
ing, Lewistown. Montana, or to o. O.
Mueller attorney for the estate, at his
office in the Empire Bank and Trust
Company building, Lewistown, Mon
tana, in the County Of Fergus.
Dated December %, 1916.
G. w. BUNTIN,
Administrator of the Estate OF join
j. Johnson. Deceased.
First publication Dec. 23-5t
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-01-13
NuTiyi1 FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department Or the Interior, u. 3.
Land otiloc at Lewistown, Montana.
Dec ~. 1919.
Notice IL hereby given that
JOSEPH DGGART,
whose postoftice address Is lewistown(
Montana, did, on the 26th day OF Feb
ruary, 1913, file in this office Sworn
Statement and Application, No. 03eSS3,
to purchase the SWA NEA, NWH
SEA- E,a SW 4, Sec. IA, Tp. 10 NJ.
u, 20 H.. Montana Meridian, and the
timber thereon, under the provisions
uf the act of Juns 3, 1878, and acts
amen 1atory, known as tho Timber
ana stone Law at such value ss
ml.ht lie fixed by appraisement. and
that, pursuant to such application. the
land and timber thereon have bsen
appraised at four hundred twenty -fivs
dollars; that said applicant will oGsr
fuNl proof in support OF his applics-
tion aud sworn statement on the 18th
day OF February, 1915. before Regis
Ter apd Receiver. y. =. Land Once, at
.eWistown. Montana.
Any person Ia nj liberty to protest
4 THIS purchase before entry. or initiate
contest a. any time before patent In.
srss, hy Ming a corroborsted affidavit
IN this offce. alleging facts which
! would defeat the entry.
II, j. KELLY, Register.
First publication Dsc. lest
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-01-13
ALIAS SUMMONS.

In mstise Court, Big Spring Town
ship, before Bernard IL. FOLEY, Justice
of the Peace,
state of Montana, County of Fer
gus, SIS.
T.. D. Connolly, Plaintiff versus Geo,
w. Edison, Defendant Alias sum
mons
The State of Montana sends greet
ing to the above defendants: :
You are hereby summoned to APP
pear before me, Bernard II. Foley, "A
Justice of the Peace, in and for Big
Spring Township, in the County of
Fergus. State of Montana, at my Of
flee in Lewistown, in said county and
state, on "Wednesday, the 9th day Of
February, a. ID. 1916, at 10 o'clock a.
m. of said day. then and there to make
answer to the complaint of +. u. Con-
nelly, the ahove-named plaintiff, in a
civil action.
The said action is brought for the
purpose of collecting the sum OF
S24l.00 due plaintiff from defendant
for the use OF team Of mules and
harness from the 1st day of June, 1915
until the 18th day of October, 1915. foI
the agreed price $2.00 per day.
And YOU are hereby notified that il
you fail to appear ana answer, judg-
ment will be taken against YOU, Geo
w. Edison, the abovc-uamed defen-
dant. according to the said complaint
and for costs of suit in that behalf eX-
tended.
Given under my hand, this 11th day
Of January A. ID. 1916.
BERNARD II. FOLEY,
Justice of the Peace in and for sale
Township.
First publication Jan. 13-4t