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TEE WASHINGTON HEBALD, FEIDAY, MAECH 10, 1911. MADERO DEFEATED WITH GREAT LOSS Government Troops Also Suffered Heavily. BATTLE LASTED ELEVEN HOUES KnirigrmesI Took Place at Old Grandn and Inaurreetoa W'rrf Boated, bat Are Utrr Reported tp Have Returned and Completely Defeated the Federals. El Prvso, March 9. Francisco I.

Madero tn his first clash with federals was badly defeated and lost spine of his best men, who were Americans. The federals lost heavily also. The battle was fought last Monday at Old Casas Grandes, 225 miles south of here, and the insurrectos were routed, but continued on their march toward Pearson en route to Chihuahua. It is reported, but not yet confirmed, this evening that the insurrectos soon rallied, and that on Tuesday they returned, completely defeated the federals, and captured the town of Casas Grandes. The fighting was between the command of Samuel Garcia Cuellar, aid-de-camp on the staff of President Diaz, and the insurreeto command of Madero.

Americana Dead and Captured. Thirty-six of the Americans in Ma-dero's command are known to have been captured in Monday's battle, and among th" dead four Americans were seen in one pile. They were in the front ranks of the insurrectos. The insurrectos lost 20 killed ctid wounded. They also lost 2UP horses and 12 wagons loaded with provisions and ammunition.

Some field guns captured by Madero's advance guard when it entrapped Col. Kscuedero's federal force on the Santa Maria River over a week ago, were re-i aptured from the insurrectos, who did not have sufficient ammunition to operate them, while Cuelhir and his federals had plenty of ammunition and a field gun. with which they shelled the rebel ranks constantly. The battle lasted for about eleven lours By a flank movement of federal cavalry, the insurreeto prisoners were taken. Most of the prisoners were Americans, who refused to run, but stood for a hand-to-hand conflict until their ammunition gave out.

The presence of the Americans in the insurreeto ranks CHANGES IN THE COMMAND OF MANY NAVAL VESSELS Radical Shake-up of the Personnel Due to Maneuvers in the Gulf of Mexico and in the Pacific changes in command of a number of naval vessels were announced yesterday by Secretary of the Navy Meyer. Among them were the following: Capt. Thomas Snowden will command the battle South Carolina, succeeding Capt. August F. Fechteler.

George R. Clark will command the Minnesota, vice Commander William S. Sims. Capt. Kdward Lloyd, will command the Kansas, vff-e Capt.

Charles J. Badger. Cipt John P. Parker will command the Nebraska, vice Capt. John T.

Newton. Capt. Washington I. Chambers will command the Louisiana, vice Capt. Allien Commander F.

L. Chapin to command the Missouri, now in reserve. ''ommandcr W. W. Buchanan, to comma mi the Ohio, in reserve.

RaPPf Makes possible the wk 'SP rajfe-- buying of boots or Wk sasl Rij I GJi II I SlZeS. WtoTrL anrl KLM iasBBBBBsas! Mill pssss-y WW n44A MJ Use Bel1 Lnv fa- S5slr "-nun has created considerable sentiment against Americans In general, and the Mormon colonists are alarmed. ARMY HORSES DIE LN FLEE Troop Train Catches Blase Oklahoma Town. Denison. March 9.

A carload of horses in the troop train from Omaha, belonging to Company Signal Corps, in charge of Lieut. McGill, to Fort Sam Houston, at San Antonio, were burned to death late this afternoon near IXirant. Okla, fifteen miles north of here, when the troop train caught fire. Reports so far received state that no boldiers were killed or Injured. The train as four hours behind time.

The fire criginateu from a hot box. PLANS FOR GAMPS WELL DNDER WAY Bids Invited for Supplies for Fort Sam Houston, Fort Sam Houston. March 9. It is planned by Gen. Duncan, commander of the Department of Texas, to have the camp of the division well established before the arrival here of Maj.

Gen. W. H. Carter, who will be in command of the mobilized forces. The division will be divided into three Infantry brigades, a cavalry brigade, and an artillery brigade.

The three infantry brigades will be commanded by Brig. Gens. R. W. Hoyt.

I P. Maua, and F. A Smith. So far no provision has been made for the command of the cavalry and artillery brigades. It may be that they will be commanded by colonels.

Gen. Duncan to-day wired the War Department that he was urgently In need of money with which to make preparations for the gigantic encampment. The ground for the camp comprises over S00 acres. Last night Lieut. Martin Novak, of the quartermaster's department, worked until nearly midnight drawing a plan placing, the different regiments and other work necessitated by so vast an encampment.

Capt. Cusack. of the quartermaster's department, to-night requested local jobbers to submit bids, to be opened tomorrow, on 200 subsistence articles, de- livery to be made by March 15. The cost of these supplies is estimated at $500,000. A carload of fresh meat is to be delivered at the post each morning among other big consignments of provisions.

Capt. R. F. Lopex will command the Maryland, vice Capt. James C.

Gilmore. Commander Charles Marsh, to command the North Carolina, succeeding Capt C. J. Boush. Capt.

Henry T. Mayo, now captain of the Mare Island Navy Yard, has been selected to succeed Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus as commandant of that yard early in June, when Admiral Osterhaus will become commander-in-chief of the Atlantic battle ship fleet. Capt. J. T.

Newton, who has ben relieved of the command of the battle ship Nebraska, will become commandant of the Portsmouth (N. H. Navy Yard. Capt De Witt Coffman will be detailed as commandant of the Boston Navy Yard. Capt.

T. S. Rodgers will become captain of the Norfolk Navy Yard, succeeding Capt. John P. Parker, who has been assigned to sea duty.

EUROPE FORCED AMERICA TO ACT Continued from Pace One. were as fully equipped as though going into battle. To-night from Jersey City a special train, which looked more or less like a circus caravan, departed for Galveston, Tex. This carried SO ambulances and ISO horses and mules, as well as a number of army wagons, all for the use of the provisional regiment of regular soldiers which left here on the Old Dominion liner Jamestown on the previous night. Three hundred tons of commissary stores.

Including tents and food, were also placed aboard the Old Dominion liner Madison. representing supplies which the Jamestown did not have time to wait for. It was said to-day that the War Department in Washington had announced that officers of all State militia orgiuii-zations would be Invited to the Mexican border line to witness the 'field maneuvers." But inquiry about the armories of New York brought out the fact that none of the local officers had yet received such invitations; at least, none had made any preparations to go. CHIHDAHDA OBJECT OF REBELS' MOYE Torreon, Mexico. March 9.

Chihuahua advices under the date of yesterday say that Pascual Orozco's force of rebels, numbering about 500 men, has been making a detour toward the west, with the object of converging with a force of several hundred rebels that Is advancing towards Chihuahua from Sahuarlch. This new movement is believed to be a part of the general plan of making a concerted attack upon Chihuahua within the next few days. The military authorities of that city are strengthening the fortifications In anticipation of the prospective attack. An effort to send food supplies to Chihuahua will be made to-morrow. It Is thought that the railroad can be kept open between here and Chihuahua by the detachments of federal troops that have been stationed along the line when the repairs that are now being made to the destroyed bridges are finished.

GDILD WILL LIKELY GET MEXICO BERTH Unless the plans said to have been made by the President are again changed, it was rumored yesterday, he will send former Gov. Curtis Guild, of Massachusetts, to Mexico Instead of to Turkey, as it was at first stated. The present Ambassador to Mexico, Henry Lane Wilson, who Is now In this country on a vacation, rumor says, is to ask to be relieved, and it is with the intention of providing for the place to be vacated by him that the changed plans are necessary. Got. Guild served as a special ambassador from this country to Mexico at the time of the centennial ceremonies.

He made such a favorable impression upon those with wnom he will be expected to deal in his office as Ambassador that he was the subject of note when the special ambassador from Mexico was here to thank this country for the part it took in the ceremonies. While Mr. Wilson emphatically denies any intenUon of leaving his present post, the report persists that he will not be likely to return to Mexico. It Is probable, however, that, consider ing the present- state of the country in Mexico, no change will be attempted for some little time. DODBT NECESSITY OF INTERVENTION Opinions Differ as to Probable Effect.

The scoot cruiser Chester has been ordered from Pensacola to Tampico, Mexico. The Navy Department gives no explanation of the sending of a war vessel to the eastern coast of Mexico, but this latest development fits In with the Impressive military demonstration that is being made for the protection of American and other foreign properties In Mexico. Officials In Washington acknowledged yesterday for the first time that the situation in Mexico has had something to do with the massing of 30,000 troops, or on-quarter of the entire army, on the Mexican frontier. In talking for publication, these officials continue to assert that the movement of the troops was designed merely for war games, but speaking unofficially and in confidence they acknowledged that the maneuvers are only Incidental. The real purpose of hurrying the troops to the Mexican frontier, as already outlined In these dispatches.

Is entirely precautionary. Tho movement of troops in Texas Is designed solely to put the United States In an attitude to meet any emergency that may arise. Opinions differ in Washington as to the likelihood of developments In Mexico which may require intervention on the part of the United States. ConflicUng reports from credible sources are given out on the condition of President Diaz's health. The Mexican Embassy declares upon the strength of official reports that the.

aged executive Is In good physical and mental condition. On the other hand, statements from sources in Washington, whose accuracy is hardly to be questioned, say that President Diaz's health is fast declining, and that his grip on affairs has slipped away with the advancing years. MASONS TO CONDOCT JOHNSTON FUNERAL Virginian Found Dead in Gas-filled Room. After an Inquest at the morgue this morning the body of Edward A. Johnston, of Iesburg, who was found dead In his room at 1004 Pennsylvania avenu northwest yesterday with gas flowing from an open gas jet will be prepared for burial.

Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery at 1 o'clock, under auspices of the B. French Lodge. No 15. F. A.

A. of this city, of which he was a member. Johnston, who was about fifty years old. at one time lived at 2 Massachusetts avenue northwest, but afKr the death of his wife, about a year ago he removed to Leesburg. Johnston retired to his room Wednesday shortly before midnight and at 11 o'clock yesterday morning Mrs.

Hanna Hanlon. wife of the proprietor of the place, detected the odor of gas in the hallway. She called her husband. Timothy Hanlon, and he traced the odor to Johnston's room. He forced the door open and found Johnston ling on the bed fully dressed.

He turned off the gas and opened the window, and, hurrying downstairs, called the Emergency Hospital. When the physician arrived he pronounced him dead. Relatives in Leesburg were notified. Sheriff Thomas Edwards, of Leesburg, a personal friend of the family, came to Washington and made all the arrangements. Johnston is survived by a son.

Charles, aged fifteen; a brother. S. J. Johnston, who is connected with the bank in 1eesburg. and two sisters.

Miss Cecilia Johnston and Miss Elizabeth Johnston, of Leesburg. limine! for Starve Beaten. Lansing. March 9. A bill appropriating 115.000 for the erection of a statue of Zach Chandler in the Hall of Fame at Washington was defeated to-day In the senate, falling just two votes short.

Economy was the excuse given hy the Republican members who voted against it. Hearst for the Senate. Albany. March 9 Efforts will be made (o Induce William Randolph Hearst to permit his name to be presented before the legislature as a candidate for the Senate. His friends have begun work for him, but thus far he has refused to sanction their actions.

INSTALLED AS PASTOR BY PRESBYTERY BOARD Andrew R. Bird Heartily Welcomed by Congregation of Second Presbyterian Church. ev. Heartilv welcomed by a large congregation at Second Presbyterian Church last night. Rev.

Andrew Reid Bird was formally Installed as pastor by the com mission of the Chesapeake Presbytery. Prominent Presbyterian clergymen conducted the simple service. Rev. James H. Taylor, chairman of the commission, presided at the services, which were opened with the solemn doxology, rendered by the choir.

Following the ringing of X) God of Bethel" and prayer by Rev. Mr. Taylor, the sermon was preached hy Rev. Dr. W.

W. Moore, president of Union Theological Seminary of Richmond. He took as his text, "Come unto me, all ye who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Paator Their Helper. He pointed out that Jesus, the shepherd of the flock, was ever at the side of all those who were downcast and hard-pressed, offering his love, sympathy, and help to whomsoever should appeal to him. He explained It was in such a position that Rev.

Mr. Bird found himself when he accepted the pastorate. and urged that the congregation look to him a their helper. Rev. James H.

Taylor asked the constitutional questions, after which the choir and congregation Joined in the singing of "Come. Ble8aed Spirit." This was followed bv the formal installation ejt- erclses. which were conducted by Rev. Mr. Taylor, as chairman, ana Kv.

b. 8. Laws, Rev. H. M.

Moffett, Rev. V. Harner Rev. P. W.

Hooper, Rev. R. O. See, Elder O. M.

Muncaster. and Elder Selden M. Ely. Io an Inspiring address, full of sound advice and Christian meaning. Rev.

Dr. 8. Henry Van Dyke, of Princeton University delivered the charge to the paator. He took particular care to point ou toe significant dxaracterUUca of a clergy MERCHANTS OF CITY WILL AID CLERKS Chase Plan for Better Pay Heartily Indorsed. WILL CONTEIBirrE LIBERALLY Mr.

Moses Annoaneea III Firm Haa Been Quick to Realise Importance of Movement and It Will Give Substantial Support Mr. Gans Alao Indoraea the Movement. Characterizing the plan of P. B. Chase to procure better salaries for the governments clerks as the most practical one ever planned to help the clerks, Arthur Mo.ses, of the firm of W.

B. Moses Sons, yesterday said his firm could be depended upon to give financial support to the movement. "It is the most practical plan that has ever been broached, and if actively carried out and I have every reason to believe it willit will be the means of getting better salaries for the clerks. I cannot see but that every right-thinking man for business reasons. If not from a desire to help the clerks, will give his financial support, and when 1 say they will I believe I speak for 50 per cent of tho business men of the city alone.

Knthnsiasm In Shown. "It is remarkable the enthusiasm that is displayed by the people of this city, outside of the government departments, for the cause, and if the matter is brought before the next Congress there is no doubt in my mind that the bill will be passed and carry with It a substantial raise for men and women in the sen-ice of the government." Isaac Gans, of the firm of Saks said his firm could be relied upon to the utmost of its ability to help the movement in a financial way. "I don't believe there is a merchant in the city who has the welfare of the clerks so near his heart as I said Mr. Gana, "For years I have striven. by introducing resolutions in the Cham-Mr of Commerce and elsewhere, to have the salaries of the government clerks increased, and with the plan of Mr.

chase I think we are nearer our goal than ever before. "This matter should have been taken up In this way before, and I am at a 'ss to understand why "some one did not suggest it. You have no idea of how many members of Congress are in favor of giving the clerks increased compensation. I have talked with many of them, and I have yet to find one who is opposed to it for any Just reason." Mr. Gans said when the plan of Mr.

Chase came up in the Chamber of Commerce n'eeting Tuesday night he would push it for all he was worth, and see that the matter was given attention from the start. R. J. Earnshaw. one of the members of the Boston Faking Company, after saying the Boston Baking Company would give the plan all the aid in its power, morally, and as much as they were able financially, lauded the plan, and said the method of conducting the government's business has long been the cause of ridicule from many of the best business men in the country.

In Favor of Better Pay. He said he was in favor of better pay for the average government clerk, but he also would do away with the equality basis, by which two messengers or clerks get the same amount of money, although one is worth twice and often times three times as much money as the other. Simon Kann, of the firm of S. Kann's Sons said his firm was always willing to help any movement that had for its object the betterment of the government clerk. He said he was not thoroughly conversant with the method Mr.

Chase sought to pursue, hut if it hal as its purpose the betterment of the government clerk, his tirm could be relied upon to do its share. Roosevelt's Pastor Reslsrns. Oyster Bay, Liong Island, March Rev. Henry H. WashbUrn.

who for twenty-three yearshas been rector of the Oyster Bay Episcopal Church, attended by Col. and Mrs. Theodore Raosevelt. handed his resignation to the vestry last Sunday. Ill health was given as the reason for the letter.

Mr. Washburn had hoped to round out a period of twenty-five years as rector. His resignation was accepted reluctantly, and he was made rector enuntus. man's life, and his duty to his congregation. He charged the new pastor to be mindful of the responsibilities of his I duties, to look after his congregation asjJulye1 the jail wl bp ppty After w.e, ie hip and concluded in an eloquent appeal for a reawakening of the Christian spirit.

Charare to Conarregatlon. Rev. Dr. Harris E. Kirk, of Baltimore msiHo th rhrin tn th rwmin nmwntine I- Its Hit ill lit tui trim i uauiii i "mi- sibilities that rest on their own shoulders in regard to their duties to tho pastor.

The singing of Risen Christ, Who rrom Tny ana tne Deneaicuon dismissal from the service in Wash-by tho new pastor closed the services, ington, on acount of the consolidation A large reception to the Rev. Mr. Bird i of the two institutions. While a few was held, when the congregation ores.ed Hn fnd employment at Occoquan. Dr.

about him to shake his hand. Capital and Sorplm. $1 Deposiu Ottr IT COSTS LESS THAN ONE CENT 7per day to secure absolute protection for ypur valuable papers in this company's banking vaults. Safe Deposit Boxes rented in our fire and burglar proof vaults as low as $3 per vear. Why not secure one NOW? The Washington Loan and Trust Company, Cor.

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How sweet it is to take your seat, when hungry, at a pruning board, and loosen up your belt and eat! The man thus gifted can afford to grin at all life's little ills, at fortune's frowns, however grim, at druggists and at doctors' bills this world is just a snap to him Dyspeptic people, driven daft by foolish fads, look on and say; "He ought to try the Fletcher graft, and chew his food a half a day. To swallow smoking food like that is nothing better than a sin yet he seems strong and beastly fat, and we are bilious, weak, and thin Another crank looks on aghast, and cries "Great ginger What a shame That man should try a three weeks' fast if he would strengthen up his frame! To eat so fiercely violates the rules that modern science springs: yet he-6eems well, while fasting skates are slowly drying up, by jings!" And other faddists wag the jaw, and keep the. air with protests warm; he ought to eat his victuals raw, or Lake them down in capsule form. He loves to hear the dinner horn invite him to increase his weight; he laughs the idle fads to scorn, and eats as Father Adams ate. (Cbpyright, 13U.

by George Matthew Adams) WALT MASON. COMMISSIONERS WORRY OYER JAIL Continued from Page One. tion, and powers now vested in the Attorney General of the 1 nited States, by law, in relation to the support of prisoners sentenced to confinement in the jail of the District, including the custody of the jail building, grounds, and appurtenances, and authority ver the warden and employes thereof, and in relation to and accounting for all appro-priaUons in connecUon with such prisoners, jail, warden, and employes, are hereby transferred to and vested In the Commissioners of the District of Columbia." Will Require Some Study. Commissioner Rudolph said: "The Commissioners scare' ly know just how the matter will work out. It will take considerable study.

Undoubtedly, a number of present employes will lose their positions. "I do not have any idea Just who the new superintendent of the Washington Asylum and Jail will be. Probably one of the men now connected with the institutions which the District bil'l abolishes will receive the appointment. The Commissioners realize they have a con-1 siderable tangle on their hands." Warden McKee. of the District jail, who has served in that capacity for many i years, and is considered an expert in the handling of prisoners, said: I consider the passage of the bill a mistake.

I suppose the reason for the change Is an attempt to effect greater economy in the running of the institutions. The salary allowed for the new superintendent is less than the warden of the jail received under the old law. It is easy to see that this sort of administration will not make for improvement of conditions where improvement is needed more than anywhere else. Some Haziness Seen. "I have no Idea what the Commissioners intend to do.

They seem to be a little hazy about it themselves. They will not talk to any of us who are interested In the matter, and we are all up in the air. Of course, we know a number of offices will be abolished. My office, that of Dr. Zinkhan, superintendent of the asylum, and the positions of other men will be put out of existence.

As to who will get the superlntendency I am not prepared to say. Of course. I have my own ideas about it. I am certainly sorry to see the change made, for I feel no good will come of it." According to Warden McKee. pris oners at the District Jail are already Kninrr mAUA1 nTnn 113 A Kxfa the greater number have gon.

War den McKee states, it will be necessary for the District to hire men to do the work required for the upkeep of the esiablishement which Is now being done by the prisoners Dr. Louis P. Zinkhan. superintend ent of the Washington Asylum, states that a few of the employes of that establishment are already negotiating for positions at Occoquan. anticipating Zinkhan states probably a number of men will De out of work on July I.

Dr. D. K. Shute, visiting physician Of the District jail, states fhat the consolidation will put a number of faithful employes out of work. He add.

"If the change will make any improvement in conditions at the jail, I. am heartily In favor of It. for things are certainly in bad shape there now. It is enly through the courtesy of the District fiovernment that sick prisoners at the jail are taken care of. We have no hospital facilities whatever, and as a consequence the men often suffer.

"It was not until recently we were given money to buy medicines, and no nurses have ever been allowed. The Red Cross Society took pity on our plight sr.me time ago and set up a small hospital establishment, bu the government has treated us shabbil' I hope the Innovation planned will be beneficial to the prisoners." The old buildings will probably be used to a limited extent. It seems to be the of the Commissioners to use at least a part of the old buildings for a place of detention for prisoners held on grand jvry indictments. The Jail, however, will not be used aa a prison for convicts serving term seAtencea. The Washington Sale of Misses' Suits $14.98 fmi Shop on the Avenue Asylum will remain intact, and its operation will go forward in much the samn way as ever, except for a diminished staff.

London Cannot Get "the Mill. London. March 9. The trustees of the National Gallery have anounced that tb will neither buy Rembrandt's famous picture. "The Mill," nor will they appeal to the public to subscribe to a fund for that purpose.

They have not sufficient funds to buy the picture, and they do not think that they could properly issue a public appeal. James G. Blaine. Third, Wed. Boston, March 9.

At the residence of Richard S. Dow, Marlboro street, the marriage of his oldest daughter. Miss Marion Dow. to James G. Blaine, third, took nlacc at noo to-dav Tt m.

a family gathering, with onlv relatives present, because of the recent death of the bridegroom's mother, Mrs. William T. Bull. I'larn rights to Wed. New York.

March 9 Clay M. Greene, playwright, for twelve terms shepherd of the famous Lambs' Club, and the first white boy born in San Francisco, is to marry Mrs. Laura G. Robinson, an authoress. The announcement of the -casement was made to-day.

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