The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, April 13, 1911, Page 2

Big North German Lloyd Liner Stuck Passengers ees FAMINE MAY FORCE PEACE IN MEXICO Tne Insurrectos Cannot Keep Up the War 30 Days More, THE AMMUNITION ABOUT GONE The Diaz Government Will Put a Large Force in the Field to Com- pel Rebels to Exhaust Their Supply. , man of this city. Voth -lven if the ed by the Mexi- San Antonio, Apri Jebels are not de can army tl annot remain in the field 20 days longer, uccording ‘to the representative of the Mexican gov- ernment here. With their ammunition Practically exhausted they are now facing starvation, the food supply in the section in which they have been foraging have been almost entirely consumed. i In Chihuahua the Haciendos have been so harrassed by the revolution- ists that they were unable to plant crops. Consequently, there will be mo harvets season. Practically all the available corn and’ beans in ‘that section have been seized by the rebels. It is stated that the plan of the Mexican government \is to put a large army in the field, attacking the rebels at every opportunity and thus force them to exhaust their already small supplies of ammunition in defending themselves. With the present efficient patrol on the Mexican border it is be- Heved it is impossible for Americans or Mexicans to smuggle munitions of war across the border. Fabulous prices are now being of- fered by the rebels for either guns or ammunition. This has resulted in many engaging in filiubustering but the practice is a dangerous one. The border guards are scattered from the Pacific ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Despite the vigilance of the guards it it stated that some arms are being gotten across nevertheless. Francisco Madero father of the rebel leaders who claims he was to receive passports from Minister Li- mantour to enable him to enter Mex ico and confer with his son regarding peace, is very indignant because the “is a son of the In Sands Off Fire Island With 1,720 on Board. WIDOW SACRIFICED FORTUNE MRS. ELKINS OF PHILADELPHIA GIVES UP $1,500,000, Her Husband's Will Provides That | She Should Remain Unmarried | But She Thinks Differently. ' Philadelphia, i] 12,—Mrs, Kate; Felton Elkins, widow of William L. Ekins, Jr., is w g to pay between one-half and one million dollars for; the sake of ma ng a man of her| choice, Acco 9 the terms of her husband's w e must sa | a fortune should slg withstanding her announced William De on, attorne ib are widely Known s son of the ti und who became a wi daughter of ex-s ton of Californi: Mr. Neilson, who is a member of | the law firm of Neilson & Woodruff, Thomas Neilson ; Neilson, secre- | i nator Chas. N. Fel- and brother of Lew tary of the Pennsylvania railroad. \ Mrs. Elkins is wealthy, having been | left a third of the estate of her hus: | band, valued at 1% million dollars, and all his personal property, which was considerable, with the string at- tached that she remain single. Mrs. Elkins is independently wealthy regardless of the Elkins es- tate. Her father, who is now 82 years old, amassed a fortune in the Cali fornia gold fields half a century ago. A TORNADO .WRECKED A HOME Occupants Were Asleep When Storm Struck and Were Carried up Bodily by the Wind. Frederick, Ok., April 12.—In a tor- nado which swept across the country two miles southeast of this city the home of B. W. Hensley, a farmer, was demolished and its occupants scatter: | ed over the adjoining fields. James | F, Smith of this city, who was. visit: | ing at the Hensley home, was killed when struck by flying timbers. Mr. Hensley, his wife and two young sons were injured. All the members of the family were) in bed when the roar of wind came and the house was torn to pieces. | Some were whirled np bodily in their | é beds and carried through the air. The | Nineteen days was the allotted time and Saturday, April 15th winds up the greatest money saving sale ever held in Bates county. Those who have been here will need no urging to come again. Those who have not attended will miss the opportunity of a lifetime if they don’t take advantage of the big bargains that will be thrown out during the next two days. Extra Specials every day. Saturday will be a hummer. THE HOSIERY SALE IS STILL GOING ON Ladies stockings, 10c value, black and tan ...‘5c Mens fancy colored sox, pair.. Ladies gauze hose, 20c values, pair...........10c | Mens 25c values black sox, pair...................12¢ Childrens stockings 12%c values, pair...>.... 7c | Misses fine ribbed hose, 25c values, pair.........14c It’s a slaughter in hosiery not to be met with again, anything you want and all at about half value. Last Chance on Easter Millinery Our stock was large and we still have a big selection of the latest styles in spring and summer hats for ladies and children, some as low as 89c, others at 98c, $1.19, $1.39, $1.69, $1.98 up to $4:98. That means a saving of 50% in*your millinery bills. Don’t pass up this tremendous bargain. THOUSANDS OF PIECES OF Mill and Short Lengths In Cotton, Wool and Silk Fabric ‘Lawns, Dimities, Ginghams, Muslins, Table Linens, Draperies, Silks,, Waistings, India Linons Woolen Dress Patterns, Laces and Embroideries. It will be the greatest feast of bargains ever presented the buying public of Bates county. You will find dozens of peices you can use at such low prices the problem of summer dressing will be solved. Atl fresh new goods at less than remnant prices. We've got stacks of these goods—plenty for all. Big Bargains Go Quickly--Get First Pick ~ At 10 O’clock a. m. Saturday, April 15th We Shall Put on Sale for as Long as it Lasts 90 Ten-Yard Pieces storm_blew_up-from-the-nerthwest-in+ arrived and is accusing Limantour of breach of faith, He says if this proves to be the case he will advise his son to continue to fight the Mexican. government to a finish. Reports from Mexico are to the’ effect that netther the Mexicans or the rebels are active at this time. HH BIG GUNS KILLED CHICKENS For 20 Miles Around the Scene of Naval Experiments There Will | be Shortage of Frys. passports have not arrived an Norfolk, Va., April 12—The killing; of many unhatched chickens and hun- dreds of hardshell crabs by 12-inch guns of the battle ship New Hamp- shire when they were fired at the old battle ship San Marcos in Tangier Sound, Chesapeake Bay, has caused farmers and crab packers of the east- ern shore of Virginia and Maryland to - protest against further similar tests, Heavy losses resulted to these peo- ple from the first tests and they hope t# induce the navy department to call off another test which is scheduled te take place soon. It is declated that _ for a radius of 25 miles about Tan- ~gier Sound chickens about to be . batched under hens and in incubators shipment , Tain fell throughout eastern and cen- a few moments and lasted not more| than five minutes. It was followed by a heavy rain. It is believed none! of those injured will die. Heavy Rains in Kansas, Topeka, April 12.—Half an inch of tral Kansas. The railroad reports show rain at all points east of New- ton and Belleville, and the Santa Fe reports show rain throughout eastern Oklahoma and southeast Kansas. Ready for Air Passengers. Duesseldorf, Rhenish Prussia, April 12.—Count Zeppelin’s dirigible bal- loon, Deutschland II, arrived from Frankfort-on-the-Main and will be sta- tioned here permanently to carry out } the contract with the municipality for passenger flights. From Philippines to Fort Riley. San Francisco, April 12.—Under or- ders to proceed to Fort Riley, Kan., the Thirteenth cavalry arrived here from the Philippines on the transport: Sheridan, which also brought a num- ber of unattached troops returning from service in the islands. Best Standard. Calico 10 Yards for 29 Cents One Piece to a Customer—First Come, First Served GREATER BARGAINS THAN EVER In Dress Goods, Underwear, Hosiery, Dress Skirts and Suits; Shoes, - Shirt Waists, Laces, Embroidery and Ribbons—only TWO ’ DAYS remain in which to reap the harvest. “O@e .. . we