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tfrt Ojv: rf. Mm i0rf jf Mil Total Circulation Yesterday 3 3 5 2 2 Total City Circulation Yesterday 9.5 3 VOLUME XXXVIII NO. 34. TOPEKA, KANSAS, TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1914. TEN PAGES PRESIDENT HUNTS OFFICERS RETURN BROKE, PROF.

PECK 15 SOLDIERS ROUT Sir Edward Carson, Leader of Ulster Against Home Rule, Has Big Army TAKES Oil LIFI 300 HUERTA TROOPS EXCUSE FDR ACTION TO IRELAND POSTS Men Who Resigned Promised They Will Not Be Asked to Fight in Ulster by King's Advisors. Action of Democratic Platform Makers Net Result of. Deliberate Consideration, He Hints in Answer to Critics. Federals Kill Three Horses Despite Signals to Stop Firing, and Get Lesson in How to Shoot. Former Columbia University Professor Shoots Himself Rather Than Reside in Cheap Boarding House.

SEVENTY PER CENT REFUSE TO ACT i i I L--jW 2i It 1 1 IrA i -d. ury ST pfflrK: 4 441 -Vifi 'tH i -i SIR EDWARD CARSON, Leader of the bitter fight that is being waged against Premier Asquith's plan for Home Rule in reland, is here shown, with bared head, inspecting a detachment of recruits, drawn up for drill, preparatory to becoming members of the Rebel army of 200,000, which has been organized by Sir Carson in. Ulster for the purpose of taking up arms to resist the Home Rule government in Ulster. TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST FIRE THREATENS DURHAM; VILLA TAKES TORREOfJ OUTPOSTS After Weeks of Preparation Furious Fighting Opens Battle on Which Fate of Revolution Hinges. El Yerjel, Mex Marra 23.

It p. m. Ftgatlas of the moat Minlurr character occurred la the streets of Gomes Palacto. The rebels took: th water task oa Orro De La Pilar tho Brlttlagham aeap factory aad tho t'uartel. The Cuartel cooght fire and tho rebels were compelled to abandon It.

At thin hoar the battle la reported atlll I at progress. Streams of wounded are bo lug brought to the field hospital hero and as fast as possible being aeat back to the seaeral hospital at BermeJUle Losses on both sides are reported heavy but General Villa says tho town Is bow practically his. Eagle Pass, Tex, March 23. Mexican federal, soldiers who attempted to par-sue with rifle bullets a defeated constitutionalist force escaping to the United States, met sharp resistance yesterday from United States cavalry, of the border patrol at McKee's Crossing, above Del Rio. Texas.

When, three horses held by the American troopers had been shot down, the Americans returned the fire across tho Rio Grande and after the exchange of shots the Mexicans withdrew, bearing with them -dead and wounded. No American was hurt. How many of the Mexican soldiers were killed or wounded Is not known. RUSHES TROOPS TO CROSSING. Official reports of the occurrence Colonel Sibley, commanding at Fort Clarke here, caused orders for all available cavalry of the border patrol to proceed to Del Rio.

One troop and a machine gun platoon left Eagle Past today. Another engagement between Mexican federals and constitutionalists is expected tomorrow In the same ter ritory. The clash across 1 thr International line was precipitated, according to official reports to headquarters here today, by persistent firing by the federals at the fleeing' constitutionalists, who had gained American territory ana surrendered to United States troops. Three horses held by American cavalrymen were killed. For ten ralnttte Captain Wlnterburn of Troop Fourteenth cavalry, signalled to the federals to cease firing, but reported his signals were disregarded and his own men were In danger.

15 MEN ROUT 30 FEDERALS, He then ordered the Americans, a detachment of fifteen troopers, to flro and a sharp fusillade that followed lasted about fifteen minutes. The constitutionalists, defeated Sun-' day, were a scouting party, led Into a. trap by the federals who earlier in tho day had captured Las Vacas, opposite Del Rio. They abandoned the town but returned suddenly to attack the rebel scouts. About forty-five constitutionalist were cut off by three hundred federals at McKee's Crossing on the Rio Grande, where the rebels put up a stubborn resistance until overpowered by numbers.

They then began a retreat across the river to the American side, where Captain Wlnterburn'g detachment of cavalry was on duty to preserve neutrality. EXPECT ANOTHER BATTLE TODAY, Of the forty-five constitutionalists, only twenty-seven reached the Texas bank. Several were killed In the water, their bodies floating down stream. There was no further trouble, and It was said here that the additional troops were ordered to Del Rio because of tho expected battle tomorrow. VILLA IIEGIS REAL ATTACK.

El Verjil. Coahuila, March 23. The real attack on Torreon began today, when General Villa occupied Ler-do, practically without resistance, and at 1 o'clock this afternoon began an attack on Gomez Palacio. Tbe three towns are practically ona in a commercial and social sense and are connected by four miles of street railway, but Torreon proper represent the military stronghold, where tho main federal force Sa gathered, under General Refugio Velasco. REVOLLTIOM IIAG IV FATE.

Gomz Pala Jo and Lerdo are without important natural defense and In previous revolutions have never been seriously defended. The real tett of strength Is expected to come soon whea Villa hurls his force against the defences of Torreon. On this battle It Is conceded hinges the fate of the revolution. General Villa telegraphed confidently, that he would take Gomes Palacfo tonight. MOl'STAIV DIVIDE The mountain, Cerro De La Ills, ilea to the right of the street car and railroad tracks which connect Gome Pal- acio with Torreon and forms an advance portion of the Torreon defenwe-v Villa's confidence is bajud on the fact that the mountain Is usually defended merely for the purpose of Inflicting what ditnax is Otherwise the position is such that the defending force could be tut off by a superior" DECLARES HE IS CERTAIN TO WIN Then He Complains of Filibustering by Minority and Word Is Sent to Rush Vote on Repeal of Canal Tolls Law.

Washington, March 23. President "Wilson declared today that In seeking the repeal of the Panama tolls exemption he not only was asking that the nation do that which It was bound In honor to do, but was going the way of the majority In the Democratic party. He pointed out that when the Panama canal act was passed a majority of the Democrats then In the House of Representatives voted against the tolls exemption and that only by a coalition of a minority of Democrats with a number of Republicans did the measure become law. This announcement was taken in administration circles as the president's answer to the argument that the Baltimore platform adopted the tolls exemption Democratic doctrine. PLATFORM QUICK CONCLUSION.

The president is understood to believe-that the majority opinion of the Democrats in the House, as last expressed, was a result of more deliberate consideration of the question than was possible at the Baltimore convention. The president made no secret to callers of his anxiety for the repeal measure to come to a vote. Asked if he thought Influences were at work to prolong debate unnecessarily, Mr. Wilson said he didn't know, but it certainly appeared to him as If there had been filibustering; that minorities always filibustered and disclosed themselves in filibustering. PRETENDS HE'S SURE TO WIN.

The president Is confident that ha will have the majority of his party behind him in the House when the repeal comes to a vote. He has been assured --that at least 20ft Democrats him and many Republicans. Senator James of Kentucky has Informed the president the vote In the Senate would be at least 58 to 24 In favor of the repeal. No attempt will be made to report a rule that would limit debate on the repeal bill to fifteen hours until the measure actually has been called up, and this probably cannot be done until Thursday, when Majority Leader Underwood Is scheduled to make the opening speech in opposition to the repeal. MURDOCIv WANTS LIMIT.

Representative Murdock, the Progressive leader, urged today that if the House would limit the repeal discussion to forty instead of fifteen hours sentiment on the tolls issue would be so shifted that the vote would result "America's way instead of England's." Several suggestions of "gag-rule" were adopted, but Minority Leader Mann declared that while he had heard it reported the White House had sent word to hasten the repeal, he did not believe the president had attempted to interfere with House procedure. "MOTHER" JONES IS HELD IN BASEMENT OF JAIL Walsenburg, March 23. In a little room in the basement of the Huerfano county courthouse, used as a city jail and also as a hospital for city and county prisoners, "Mother" Mary Jones, noted strike leader, is tonight being held incommunicado upon orders of Adjutant General John Chase, while officials and leaders of the United Mine Workers of America are making every effort to induce the military authorities to transfer the aged woman to other quarters. INGALLS AND CARNEGIE TALK ABOUT FARMING New York, March 23. Andrew Carnegie, Albert Shaw and Lieut.

Gov. Sheffield Ingalls of Kansas were the principal speakers at a luncheon given at the Hotel Astor today by the executive committee of the National Civic federation to consider the desirability of organizing a department of the federation for the betterment of agricultural conditions. 3-CORNERED STATE FIGHT CLOSES WITH ALL CANDIDATES CONFIDENT Pierre, S. March 23. The political campaign in fcouth Dakota closed tonight with all factions expressing confidence of victory at tomorrow's state wide primary election at which candi dates for United States senator, con gressmen and state officers will be nominated.

Interest centers in the fight for senatorial noriVinatlon -between Crawford. candidate of the majority Republican faction and Congressman Burke of the Second district, who is on the minority ticket. Mr. Burke today declared his belief that he will carry every county west of the Missouri river and every congressional district of the state. Senator Crawford's campaign manager tonight estimated Mr.

Crawford's majority would exceed ten thousand. Congressman Dillon, who Is seeking re-nomination in the First district, is opposed by Dick Wood, Sioux Falls. Attorney General Royal Johnson and Judge McNulty, both of Aberdeen, are running for congress in the Second district, while Judge Rice, of Deadwood, seeks to succeed Congressman Martin in the Third district. State Senator Martin, of Oacoma, is opposing Rice, WORRY OVER SUIT WEAKENS MD Following Suit by Girl Who Said Although Wed, He Promised Marriage, Financial Disaster Strikes Him. Stamford, March 23.

Harry Thurston Peck, formerly a professor at Columbia University and a writer of note whose marital troubles and a breach of promise suit gained him unpleasant notoriety in the last few years, ended his life today in his room in a cheap lodging house, by shooting himself through the head with a revolver. He was found lying across the bed by the landlady, Mrs. Gottlieb Menr, who went to awaken him from his supposed sleep to answer a telephone call from his secretary. Miss Margaret MacDougall. Doctor Peck was seriously 111 at Ithaca, Xew York, about a year ago from a mental breakdown and was thought to be dying.

His dlvoroed wife, Mrs. Cornelia D. Peck, a Christian Scientist, attended him and he ultimately regained his strength. Hla second wife also was at his bed side and there seemed to be no friction between the two women. Until a month ago Doctor Peck had been living at Riverside, near here.

EVEN SECRETARY QUIT HIM. Embarrassed by financial difficulties, he gave up his home, engaged a room in a lodging house and took his meals at a small restaurant. Ho was working on an encyclopedia for a New York publishing house, but it appears he was troubled over a threatened lawsuit and during the past week did no work, remaining in his room much of the time. His secretary. Miss MacDougall then left him.

She called him on the telephone several times today to inquire concerning his health. Miss MacDougall says that prior to the removal from Riverside she found a revolver in his room. Doctor Peck says it would do no harm, as it was not loaded. Miss MacDougall threw away a box, of she said BROKE. HE -BECAME ILL.

Doctor Peck's Tiealth had been delicate the last month and friends feared he was about to have a recurrence of the mental trouble he suffered last year. It Is believed his financial condition, which forced him to give up his fine home and live in modest circumstances touched his pride and made him depressed In spirit. The body was taken in charge tonight by his divorced wife. Mrs. Cornelia D.

Peck and his daughter, Miss Constance Peck, a teacher In the Hamilton Institute for girls in New York. His second wife, who lives on Staten Island was notified but nothing has been heard from her. GIHL NAMED HIM IV St' IT. Doctor Peck, who was ona of the foremost Latin scholars of the world, was named as defendant In a $50,000 breach of promise suit brought by Esther Quinn of Boston. The dismissal grew directly out of Miss Quinn's suit and subsequent developments which involved Doctor Peck In controversy with President Butler of Columbia.

Miss Qutnn said that Professor Peck made love to her and wrote her long letters of endearment. She did not know then, according to her story, that he was married. September, 1908, his wife sued him for divorce and that same month, Miss Quinn' said, she and Peck were engaged. She told of calling at his office the next year to remind him of his promise. Then he told her that he had married again after his first wife obtained a divorce.

The suit followed. In March. 1912, Miss Quinn's suit was dismissed as insufficient and Peck left Columbia. Later she filed another action, which was pending at the time of his death. CONFESSES PLANTING DYNAMITE TO CAUSE ARREST OF STRIKERS feattle.

March 23. Charles Killman, a prisoner in the county jail, today confessed, according to Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Edgar Wright that he and three other strike breakers had planted dynamite with the Intention of causing the arrest of union team-j sters engaged in a strike here for the last nine Ktllman. according to tne alleged confession, was employed by the Team Owners' association to gather evidence against strike leaders suspected of dam aging property. Unable to find such evidence he and three assistants hatched I the dynamite plot. CALL TROOPS TO TOP RIOT.

Buffalo. N. March The Seven-jty-fourth regiment was ordered out for strike duty at 11 o'clock tonight after two serious riots at the plant of the Gould Coupler company, within the last i twenty-four hours. One company was sent to Depew at midnight for guard duty. The riotous? scenes today, which resulted in the Fhooting of four men.

one of them fatally, and the Injury of many others, were the first serious disturbance since the ytrike began at the Depew shops eight weeks ago. Up to a late hour tonight Sheriff F. C. Becker hoped to be able to handle the situation with his deputies. EVERYBODY IS CLEARED OF BLAME FOR DISASTER St.

Louis, March 23. The coroner's jury that investigated the death of thirty persons In the Missouri Athletic club fire two weeks ago could not fix the blame for the disaster it reported today. Sir Edward Carson Continues Preparation for War, Although Professing to Be Impressed by Peace Overtures- London, March 23. The defection of the army officers who refused to 'serve in Ulster is now a closed incident, the government says, but its consequences are likely to prove far reaching. Premier Asquith and Colonel Seely, secretary, of state for war, made explanations be fore an excited and turbulent house today that the whole affair was the result of a misunderstanding.

The misunderstanding, it was in ferred, although they did not directly say so, was due to misconstruction of the government's plans by the commanding general, Sir Arthur Paget, who informed the officers in Ireland that they were to move on Ulster for a repressive campaign. NEED NOT FIGHT IN ULSTER, General Paget and three senior offi cers from the Curragh camp General Gough, Colonel McKwan and Colonel Parker were summoned to London for a conference. According to official statements the misunderstanding has been cleared away and these officers returned to Ireland tonight. Prior to their departure they said they were en tirely satlfied with the results of their visit. The terms on which the officers re main at their posts were not disclosed but the general belief is that they were assured that they would not be compelled to fight against the Ulster men.

This is considered a distinct surrender by the government. KEEP KING'S PROMISE SECRET. Lord Morley, of Blackburne, explained in the house of lords significantly that he did not think, In the interests of the efficiency of the army, that all that transpired in the army council should be made public, and that the king approved the orders to the officers ta return. The part the king played in the crisis has not been disclosed. PAPERS ROAST GOVERNMENT.

The Daily Express asserts that a large number of highly placed staff officers at the war office threatened to resign unless the Curragh officers were reinstated immediately, and hence Premier Asquith was obliged to capitu late. The Liberal morning newspapers edi torially show a spirit of great restlve- ness toward the government. They consider that Premier Asquith proved too lenient toward the revolt in the army. Belfast, March 23. Reports received by the officials of the provisional government would seem to indicate at least 70 per cent of the officers of infantry battalions of regulars now quartered in Ulster would refuse to serve in a campaign against the province.

Maj. Gen. Sir C. F. N.

McCready of the adjutant general's staff of the war office arrived at Belfast this morning. He came for the purpose of making a tour of the barracks and to explain the situation in such a way as to prevent the resignation of the officers. He was Informed that nearly all the officers of the Norfolk regiment, quartered at Holywood barracks, four miles from Belfast, had expressed their readiness- to resign rather than accept orders to take part In an anti-Ulster campaign. All the officers of the Nor-folks were paraded Sunday afternoon and Informed they would be allowed a few hours to consider whether they would remain loyal. They were then cross-examined separately.

It is said that among those remaining loyal are officers whose sympathies are with Ulster but who can not afford to sac rifice their pay. SHOW SYMPATHY FOR ULSTER. It is understood that the percentage of refusals to serve among the Dorsets is even higher than among the Nor-folks. Most of the battalions in the province held caucuses yesterday, showing a preponderance of sympathy among the officers for Ulster. The provisional government officials are enthusiastic over what they consider a crushing defeat for the imperial government, but continue their active preparations for war at the behest of Sir Edward Carson, who declares he will continue to take such action until assured that the danger; has passed.

The volunteers and regulars have the appearance of armies on armistice. The Norfolks and the volunteers in camp at Klnnegar, near Holywood, exchange Jocular messages by signals continuously. GOVERNMENT OFFERS PEACE. Sir Edward Carson, commenting upon the parliamentary debate, said tonight: "Hour by hour I am becoming more impressed with the government's message of peace to Ulster." Sir Edward today received a suffragette deputation and informed the women that he was unable to ask for any special treatment for the women of Ulster, as he had never approved of the suffragists' movement. BONNET STRING KILLS BABE LEFT ON PORCH Cleveland.

March 23. William Yeomans. baby son of Henry Yeomans. a wealthy mine owner, was left alone in its cab on the porch of its home this afternoon. When the nurse returned she found that a string on the infant's bonnet had caught on a hook at the side of the buggy and In turning over the little one had strangled Itself to death, WOMEN SAY DEAD EDITOR SOUGHT WOMAN'S LETTERS Paris, March 23.

Important testimony, tending to confirm Mjne. Call-laux's assertion that she had reason to believe that M. Calmette, the late editor of the Figaro had in his possession other personal letters, of an even more intimate nature than the one published, was given today at the examination before the investigating magistrate, Henri The Princess de Mesange-Estradere, who formerly held the position of society editor of the Figaro, said that at the time of the divorce of M. Cail-laux and Mme. Dupre, three letters were destroyed by mutual agreement in the presence of notaries, but that Mme.

Dupre had retained photographs of the letters. M. Calmette, she continued, knew of the existence of the photographs and offered $6,000 to a person, whose name was not mentioned, to arrange an interview with the holder of the photographs. This offer was refused. M.

Calmette made a similar offer to Princess de Mesange-Estradere, who also declined it. HAD ROOM FOR SUSPICION. When "Thy Joe" letter appeared in the Figaro, the witness continued, Mme. Caillaux had reasonable grounds for supposing that M. Calmette had the other two.

Mme. Theobald Chartran, widow of the noted artist, testified that she had heard discussion in newspaper circles on these letters. On leaving the witness stand, Mme. Chartran kissed Mme. Caillaux affectionately.

Isadore De Lara, the composer, said M. Calmette had been one of his best friends, and that more than all others he deplored his death. Truth, however, compelled him to say that the attitude of Mme. Caillaux, a few days preceding the tragedy was creditable to her. He confirmed the declaration of Princess de Mesange-Estradere that at a luncheon party of the princess of Monarco which Mme.

Caillaux attended, he heard the princess declare that M. Calmette had offered $6,000 to anyone who would arrange an interview with Mme. Dupre, the holder of the letters. ROCKEFELLER SENDS ROSE TO FIGHT EGYPT HOOKWORM London. March 23.

The departure was announced today of Dr. "Wickliffe Rose, secretary of the Rockefeller sanitary commission, on his way to Egypt, Ceylon and the Malay states, where he is to undertake a campaign against the hookworm disease. The colonial office, in referring to Doctor Rose's missi.on, describes the action of the Rockefeller foundation in providing for his campaign in the British colonies as "so exceptionally generous and large minded as to constitute an international departure." INVESTIGATION, DEMOCRATIC AID TO LEGISLATION, PROVES GOSTLV Washington, March 23. Investigations of various sorts conduoted by the United States senate between February 9, 1910. and March 13, 1914, cost the government $163,514.72.

Senator John Sharp "Williams, chairman of the committee on contingent expenses, furnished the figures to the senate today and urged that investigations should not be ordered into everything that some one Insists should be inquired into. LOBBY PROBE COMES HIGH. Among the expensive investigations were the following: Cost of living, first Lorimer inquiry, internal revenue customs division, $1,15 needs of the peo ple of Alaska. second Lorimer inquiry. $58,166: postoffice department.

trusts, Senator Stephenson's election. Titanic disaster, campaign contributions, disorders In Mexico, Taint and Cabin Creek coal strike. $7,937, and lobbying operations, $10,059. The senator merely submitted the fig ures for the Information of his col leagues. Washington, D.

March 23 Fore cast Fair Tuesdays ad probably Wednesday. Hourly temperatures yesterday were 7 a. 8 a. 27 1 d. m.

61 65 66 66 29 86 40 2 p. m. 3 p. m. 4 p.

m. 6 p. m. 9 a. 10 a.

11 a. 44 55 60 49 12 noon 47 6 p. m. 7 p. m.

HlKhest temoerature. 67: hisrhest this date in 27 years was 87 in 1910 Lowest temperature. 2: lowest this date in 27 years was 16 in 1898. Precipitation, none: greatest this date in 27 years was TTr in 1S93. The temperatura averaged 2 degrees below normal, Windv velocity at p.

m. was 12 miles from the northeast. Sun rose at 6:22 a. set at 6:37 p. m.

INDEX OF THE NEWS TODAY 1 Officers Return to Irish Post. 15 Soldiers Rout 300 Federal. Broke, Prof. Burke Taken His Own Life. President Hunts Excuse for Action.

3 Xews of Sport. 3 "evrs All Over Kansas. 4 Editorial. On Second Thought. I'ncle Walt.

Vest Pocket Essays. 1,200 Haven't Paid Corporation Tax. Dying, Bayless Says Porter Shot Him. Girls at Emporia Oct K'a. 5 Topeka Bridge Company Gets Con tracts.

Sheriff Is Fussed. King Reappointed. 6 In Society. 7 Lectures on Occultism. Topeka Happenings.

Students Will Finish Clean-Up AVeelt Today. Xevvs of the Markets. 9 Capital Want Directory. 10 Ten Couples Don't Want Divorces. Gas Stove Helps Billard and Car Up Lamp Post.

Close Stores on Sunday. GRAFT PIG'S EYE CORNEA ON BUND BABE'S EYEBALL Baltimore, March 23. What Is believed to be the first operation of its kind In this country was performed today at a local hospital when the cornea of a pig's eye was removed and grafted on the sightless eye of a 3-months-old baby. It was said that previous operations in which rabbits' eyes had been used were unsuccessful, but that experiments with pigs' eyes had led scientists to believe that they were more adaptable. DORR DIES IN CHAIR FOR MURDER OF MARSH Boston, March 23.

William A. Dorr was executed in the electric chair at the Charlestown state prison early today for the murder of George E. Marsh, of Lynn, a rich soap manufacturer. The current was first applied at 12:07:25. Dorr was officially declared dead at 12:12:40.

DARING BANK ROBBER ESCAPES WITH MONEY Altoona, March 23. The bandit who today held up and robbed the Union bank of about $2,500 shot the cashier and a patron, terrorired pass-ersby with a shower of bullets and escaped in a stolen taxicab, had not been captured at a late hour tonight. SEIZE SIEGEL RECORDS FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY Boston. March 23. All the books of the Henry Siegel company of this city have been seized by the police on orders from District Attorney Pelletier, It became known tonight.

They are being examined at the district attorney's office, with a view to the presentation of evidence to the grand jury. District Attorney Whitman of New York will be kept informed of all material developments In the local investigations. Durham, N. March 24. The entire business section of Durham Is threatened with destruction by a fire which originated in the Duke building, a five-story office structure at 11 o'clock last night.

Buildings occupying one city block have either been entirely destroyed or badly damaged and flames, have spread to another block. The flames raged for more than an hour while the fire department was helpless as a result of a -break in the city water mains. There also was another break which reduced the water pressure and hindered the firemen. The water supply still is intermittent. The loss at 1:30 this morning was estimated at $1,000,000.

Durham, according to the census of 1910, had a population of 18,241. HIGH WIND DRIVES FLAMES. The flames, driven by a northwest wind, crossed Parish street and entered the second block. One building in this block had been destroyed at 2:00 o'clock this morning. All buildings except three In the block in which the fire originated were destroyed.

OMAHA CYCLONE RELIEF COMMITTEE MAKES REPORT Omaha, March 23. Today, the first anniversary of the Easter Sunday tornado which caused more than a hundred deaths and did immense property damage in Omaha, the relief committee made its final report and went out of existence. The report showed the collection of $420,000 cash, of which $282,000 went to aid in the restoration of homes destroyed or damaged and $129,000 for emergency relief. The total cost of the in salaries and other expenses was $5,900. Of the 670 homes demolished or damaged, over 97 per cent have been completely restored.

ANXIETY TO SAVE SHOES COSTS CAPTAIN HIS LIFE Evansville, March '23. Capt. Arch riollerbach, 69 years old, government contractor, of this city, was drowned today when the steamboat Old Reliable sank in the Ohio river near Golconda, 111. When members of the crew Jumped to safety into the river. Captain llol-lerbach ran back into his cabin for a pair of shoes and the boat went down before he regained the deck.

A barge of rock towed by the boat sprang aleak and before the crew could cut the tow ropes it sank, dragging the steamer down. SENDS U. M. W. ORGANIZER TO PRISON FOR FOUR YEARS Vancouver, B.

C. March 23. Joseph Angelo, international organizer for the United Mine Workers of America, was sentenced today to four years imprisonment for his part in the NamaJmo coal strike riots of last August. OKLAHOMA, U. S.

GREATEST FIGHTER, IS LAUNCHED Philadelphia. March 23. Consecrated to a mission of peace, the super-dreadnought Oklahoma, the latest and most powerful acquisition to the American navy, was launched today from thf yard of the New York Ship Building company at Camden. N. J.

Just before the big ship was given Its name by Miss Lorena Jane Croce. daufcht-r ft the governor of Oklahoma. Bishop fL E. Hoss, of Muskogee. in a brief invocation, dedicated the dreadnought to the errands of peace and Christianity." The Invocation was at the suggestion of Mrs.

Renold Hall, president of the Ship Sponsors'. society, and It was said to be the first time in more than half a century a ship had been christened with prayer. BURNS BUILDING enemy. The advance on Comi Palacio began from this point, which is only two or three miles from Gomes Palacio. INFANTRY PREVENT SHIFT.

The action was preceded by a furious cannonading, directed at the federal batteries with their infantry supports on the mountain slope. When rebel officers with field glaf observed that the federals were shifting their positions, their own infantry was set in motion across the plain in tbe direction of the mountain. It is reported that other troops are.