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SATURDAY OlOKmG, THE PITTSBURGH POST JUAKUII 17, 117. Twelve Russians and British Closing LINCOLN TEL COURT NEWS COSMOPOLITAN PITTSBURGH EDITED BY D. GARA In Turkish Army in Asia Croatians Mourn Death of THRONG ATTQIDS CROAT'S FUNERAL Great Crowd Witnesses Funeral Ceremony C. SAMARAv I ARMY i-lWz -m-- 'tXs LAR w. kurnJ N) Renewed activity marks operations on the "Irak front," in Mesopotamia.

The czar's troops captured the important Persian city of Kerman-shoh (1), which gives them an almost free way to the Tigris. The British, have pushed 30 wnVs (2) beyond Bagdad along both banks of the Tigris, rendering their possession of Bagdad, secure, while the Turks hare made a sta)id at a point only a few miles beyond, between Bagdad and Samara. I NEWS OF RIVERS The funeral of Peter Pavlinac, treasurer of the National Croatian Society, yesterday brought mourners from many Croatian colonies in America and many expressions of sorrow. Above, in the upper picture, is the floral wreath, designed after the emblem of the National Croatian Society, which sent it. Below, part of the huge crowd that attended, making ivay before the pallbearers approaching with the" casket.

IS SCORED IN LICENSE COURT Witnesses Testify to Law Vio-- lations and Improprieties on Roof Garden. SCENES ARE DESCRIBED Testimony indicating that a gay cabaret has existed on the roof garden of the Hotel Lincoln for many months and that entertainers provided by the hotel management move from table to table and patrons to forget themselves by seductive glances," was given yesterday in license court, when Frank C. Smith, proprietor of the hotel, appeared for a renewal of his license. Almost 100 witnesses were heard. The case lasted from 10 o'clock in the morning until 3 o'clock in the afternoon.

Some Northside hotels also came in for an explanation of alleged violation of the rules of court. Twelve applicants against whom no remonstrances had been lodged by the dry forces appeared when court convened in the morning. They sa'd their places had been conducted lawfully and that they had received no complaints during the year. SMITH DENIES CHARGES. When the Lincoln case was called.

Mr. Smith said his hotel had been conducted legally during the year and that he spent $100,000 in renovating it. Judge Carpenter questioned him as to the entrances and exits of the roof garden. He admitted the fire marshal had complained of the place and that his suggestion for improvements had been carried out. 'After saying the hotel was the scene of many disreputable actions which could be seen from windows in adjoining buildings.

Rev. C. R. Zahniser, secretary of the Christian Social Service Union, said he had seen about 20 women of questionable character enter the hotel. Walter McKnight, for the dry forces, testified that he saw much open solicitation in the hotej by women, who changed tables frequently to meet men; that guests were served with liquor after midnight and that he saw "a lot of things worse than that." He testified further that the entertainers sang suggestive songs and danced between the tables, and lold of hearing a man complain of being charged 25 cents for a bottle of beer.

John Caulkins and S. J. Craft corroborated McKnight's testimony. Mrs. Agnes King, who has charge of the Y.

W. C. A. rooms near the Hotel Lincoln, and Investigator William Peters gave similar testimony. PLEADS FOR LICENSE.

Smith was called then in his own behalf. He denied that music lasted until 1:30 o'clock in the morning, as some of the witnesses had testified to, and said that it was stopped at midnight. He also said no liquor was served after midnight unless it had been ordered before 11:45 o'clocR, and that no women were permitted on the roof without escorts. Disregarding his attorney. Smith pleaded ith the court for a renewal of his license.

William McLuckie. 209-11 East Ohio street, proprietor" of the Northern Hotel, was called after the Lincoln case had been completed. Investigators said they found a woman in the dining room on the second floor and bought her a glass of beer, but learned later that the woman was demented and that she had been found by relatives and taken home. Investigator Teters said he had obtained a room in the Hotel Federal, taking with him a woman who had solicited him on the street about two weeks ago. This testimony came out in the application of James J.

Thornton, who is seeking a renewal of his license for the hotel. U. S. Marines Rout Cuban Rebel Band HAVANA. Marck 16.

United States sailors from the gunboat Eagle landed today at Altocedro, in Oriente province, and droke a group of insurgents from the town. It was reported tonight that many Mexicans were in the group, which numbered about 300 men. American marines are believed to have evacuated today the port of Santiago. They landed when the rebel forces quit the town. Since Cuban government troops have assumed control.

The presence with Cuban insurgents of Mexicans caused much surprise and speculation here. There are Mex-can colonies in some parts of Cuba. But heretofore no activity of Mexicans, skilled in revolutionary and destructive warfare in their own country, has been leportf.d to Government officials here. Railroad bridges destroyed by the rebels between Havana and Camaguey have been restored. Passenger and freight service will be resumed immediately.

Gun Had Saved Algonquin-Captain LONDON. March 16. "If we had been armed I do not believe the submarine would have got us." said Captain Nord-berg of the American steamship Algonquin, sunk by a German submarine on March 12, in an interview with the Associated Press today. Explaining his reasons for this opinion, he continued: "You must remember that we sighted the submarine when she was three miles awav. before she opened fire.

She was not submerged, and made a good target. If we had carried but one gun at the stern of the Algonquin, I firmly believe we would have been able to give a good account of ourselves. In other words, I believe that if we had not been successful in sinking the submersible we at least would have been able to frighten her off. As it was, we were easy prey." Experts Put Tanzer Notes Up to Osborne 1 NEW YORK, March 16. John V.

liar-ing and Albert H. Hamilton, handwriting experts, testified today for the defense at the trial of Rae Tanzer. charged with perjury, that in their opinion the "Oliver Osborne" letters she received were written by James W. Osborne, a prominent attorney, and not by Charles H. Wax, who has asserted that was he and not the lawyer who courted the young woman.

Miss Tanzer was indicted for perjury after she had sued James W. Osborne for breach of promise. i i I In Criminal Court. John Carpenter of St. Clair was sentenced to one year in the penitentiary following his conviction on a charge ot unlawful wounding.

It was alleged that he stabbed John Uazelsteiner in the back during a fight. Accused of drawing a revolver and pointing it at Parolman John Schneider of the Center avenue station when the latter ordered him to move on. Henry Smith, a Negro, of Crawford street, was found guilty of pointing firearms and carrying concealed weapons, and was sentenced to six months in the workhouse. Raymond H. Humes of Kittannmg was committed to the Pennsylvania Training School at Morganza after he had pleaded guilty to a charge of attacking Lorena Kennedy of Oakmont March 7.

Joseph Friedman, a salesman of Fifth avenue, was found guilty of embezzlement. He is alleged to have failed to turn over f300 collected for his employer. John Yoager. of Carrick. Ha will be sentenced later.

M. P. Devlin, a salesman of Pennsylvania avenue, pleaded guilty to a charge of false pretense and was paroled for six months. He is alleged to have falselv represented himself as a-collector for the Homewood Printing Companv. and collected a bill of $4.50.

John Saldowski of Alexis street was sentenced to four months in the workhouse after his conviction on a charge of stealing $16 from Bushman Matash. Both men roomed together and Saldowski is alleged to have taken Ma-tash's savings. When arrested and searched the money was found. Accused of stopping Mrs. Helen uur-fing of Sharpsburg on the Sharpsburg bridge and making improper proposals to her.

Vinceno Marino, an Italian or Sharpsburg. pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was sentenced to two months in the workhouse. Sister appeared against sister when Anna Campbell of Dravosburg pleaded guiltv to stealing clothing from Lavilla Campbell of Walnut Mreet. McKeesport. Judge Swcaringen reserved his decision, remanding the girl to jail.

Court Notes. A divorce is recommended to Samuel Harmon from Margaret E. Harmon the report of the master filed. A libel in divorce is riled in the case of Arthur T. Smith, against Irene Smith.

New Suits. COMMON PLEAS COURT. April Term. vju. DOCKET A Thomas Houlctte Tho Keystone Xa-tlonal Bank.

1319 AsspV. In re application of Hungarian toocial Club of McKeesport. fur a charter 1933. DOCKET B. VT D.

Webber AuRust Kopriwa. First-Second Natl. Bank Amanda Keed et al. 1930 -Hty In re adoption of Howard a loswn by Charles W. Dawkins et ux 1938.

Edw ard E. Hohmann et al In their own behalf and as officers and members of the Grand IodR jot tho Jurisdiction of PeniiBvlvania. Ancient Order of United Workmen Sarah Emma Haysland, 191-' Equity DOCKET Peter Titus Hughes Alice L. Hughes. 1931 Jenner Quemahoning Coal Co.

rrank" Oloshuk. 1935 A J. Brown Mary C. Cavanaugh. minor, 19.TS Tresp.

David Meier and Mrs. David Meier-Charles Withauer. 1943 Eject. LOCKET D. Albert Wittmer 11.

W. Pinkerton. 1934 Judgment August and "liristina Paull Clover Leaf Farms 191-S Citation Carl Beleconish Victoria Beleconish. 1932 Plv- Pearl Schager Fiend u.se. 1936 Arthur E.

Bercolne. notice East End Savings A Trust 940.Scl. Fa. Sur. Mtg.

COL'NTT COURT. 1917 Term. Martin SUffler Beech Hill DUtlUing 3S1 Asspt. Conroy Prugh Co. Albert D.

Clutter ct al. 392 Tresp. APPEALS FROM MAGISTRATES. 1817 Term. Famous Biscuit Co.

B. Chamovitz. A 177 Asspt. Tillie Pettickob Jacob Dyar, A 17S Asspt. Judgments.

COMMON PLEAS COURT. DOCKET A Broderick. Edward est. Mary Brod-erick. Thomas Broderick.

John Broderick. Catherine Broderck, 469. April. tVerd.) Haymaker, Ida J. et al Ara- 17 minta M.

Campbell, 1561. April. '15. James McKay Company Penna, Forge 1961. July.

'16 MoCabe, Susan Elizabeth Colonial Trust 1357. April, 17 DOCKET B. Hamilton. C. Whitehead Hoag 1934.

April. '17 (Verd.) Merchants Bank of McKeesport, trustee John Porter et al. 2.S19 2,509 1.21 161 434. April. '15 2.0.5 (erd.) Peoples Bank of McKeesport, liquidating trustee of the Merchants Bank of jkcKeesport, 1 'a.

John Porter et al, 434, April. '15 DOCKET C. (Verd.) Becker. Charles F. John J.

Meyers, 991. "10 Brlsbine, leter Lee Jos. Schlndler, use, 706. April. '17 Charles Johnson Karl, Meyers 707, April.

'17 Falkenhagen. J. H. Rose Chozelski. 644.

April. '17 Fisher, Ix-wls Chas. Groetzinger. 704. April.

'17 Hepler. Caroline Goeddel and A. W. Ursula Goeddel. 705.

April, "17 Peterson. Albert J. and Amelia Eliz. M. Sugden.

703, April. '17 Rulka. John and Walerja R. Jastrzew- ski, 696. April, '17 Span, Andrew Keystone State B.

L. use. 701. April. 17 Willfong.

William If. Nat. Ben. Franklin F. I.

700. April. '17 Kosprisn. Stefan and Suzaniu J. Blumenfeld.

1S63, April. "17 Kolb. Anna M. Jacob Schmidt. 693, April.

'17 Latimer, John I. and Martha J. Peoples Nat. Bank, 6W. April, '17 Ixmg.

C. E. and Z. T. Squirrel Hill Realty 708, April.

'17 Ninehouser, Ixuis W. and Catherine Margaret Nonomaker. 702, April, '17 DOCKET D. (Verd.) Baltimore Ohio Railroad Co. Coldie Good.

'16 (Verd.) Baltimore Ohio Railroad Co. Dora Good. 972, "15 Elash. Andy C. D.

Smith. 1912. April. '17 Neville, Cary H. L.

Hetherington. 844. April. '17 Traynham. Audry or Andry H.

L. Hetherington. 844. April. '17 Wittmer.

Allert H. W. Pinkerton. 1924, April, '17 2,055 1,500 5.04 2,000 350 2,590 62 213 2.400 2.S35 27 300 5U0 121 9.71 100 1,400 659 659 2 Confessed judgment. COUNTY COURT.

By Default. N. C. Steele J. Lee Bice.

258 235 Sands Buckley Co. The Stone Straw 223 27 J. H. O'Donnell Pittsburgh Plate Glass lsi American Automobllists Service Asso. Grant Shaner, 342 Paul Rosen field Ca plan Grocery Charles A.

Smith Crescent 10 126 14 Executions. COMMON PLEAS COURT. April Term, 1917. Teter Lee Brisbine Joseph Schindler. use.

437 Margaret A. Hughes et vir, etc. John A. Murphy, use. 446 Estate of Edward J.

Broderick, etc. Catherine Broderick, 417 John J. Gallagher et ux Fair Haven B. L. 448 Penwood Improvement Co.

D. Herbert 504 set S19 ,215 C73 ,191 ,113 531 Hostetter. trustee, 449 51, Lydie May Steele and Harry L. Steele Harriett B. Schrecengost.

450 John G. Walter et ux Keystone B. L. A. of Sharpsburg, 438 2, Edward D.

Zwickert The Sewickley Valley Trust 440 1, Edward D. Zwickert The Sewickley Valley Trust 441 David H. Morrison The Sewickley Valley Trust 442 3, Annie Marie Stall, etc. Nancy J. McEwen.

use. 441 Andy Traynham and Cary Neville II. L. Hetherington. 445 COUNTY COURT.

William J. Laws Irene Sturges, 2052. 1916 Tony Sassano George Coll. 1786, 1916.. 365 S09 639 350 50 TRI-STATE LICENSES TO "WED- CUMBERLAND, MD.

Hackney. William Gilford Crawford. Ada Mae Raseberry, Percy Ronald Republic Republic Clearfield Harley. Eunice Catherine. Marrara.

Sam Lanagee. Emil Pearl Ickers, Jesse Ellwood Herlston, Valerie Clearfield Clearfield Clearfield The classified advertising columns of The Post offer many OPPORTUNITIES to the man with a little capital. Noted Man MSTER OF 'CELLO APPEARS 1 CONCERT Pablo Casals Given Warm Welcome by Pittsburgh Audience. Pablo Casals, violoncellist, presented to an Art Society audience of unusual proportions in Carnegie Music Hall last night, one of the most satisfying recitals it has been the privilege of Pittsburghers to enjoy this season. Originally the program seventh of the Art Society's present season was to have been given by Mr.

Casals and his wife, Susan Metcalf Casals, but the illness of the singer left the entire program to her husband. The warm but quiet appreciation of the audience, which recalled the artist several times without marring the program by a single encore, testified to a sincere enjoyment of a truly artistic musical event. The art of Pablo Casals needs little comment in Pittsburgh. The 'cellist has appeared here -in several concerts, and has demonstrated a superb mastery of his instrument and splendid intellectuality and emotion in his interpretations. His rich, full tone and facile technique, his fire phrasing, and above all the breadth assurance of his conceptions, were again made manifest last night.

Bach's Suite in major gave him opportunity for his finest work. He played the prelude and the five movements without accompaniment, with imagination, virility and admirable shading. The symmetry of the prelude was revealed with consummate skill, and the spirit of the Bourree and Gigue were especially delightful. After the Bach, the most enjoyable number of the performance was Beethoven's Variations on a Theme by Mozart, played with exquisite delicacy and color. A sonata of Sammartini-Salmon opened the program, the first two movements of which were less interesting than the Vivace, which Casals played with admirable spirit.

A Lalo Concerto followed, rich in pleasing melodies. Casals played it with an intellectual appreciation of its romantic character, with opulent color and with poetic feeling. The program concluded with a group of four lighter numbers; a Spanish Dance of Grenados, Saint-Saens' popular "Le Cygne." an interesting Mazourka of David Popper and an Allegro Appassionato of Saint-Saens. Mr. Casals' accompaniments were played by Harry M.

Gilbert with sympathy and taste. Mr. Gilbert distinguished himself with the finesse of his accompaniment to the Beethoven variations and with his well balanced playing of the piano part in the Lalo Concerto. Occasionally he erred on the side of too great repression in other numbers. Alien May Own House Dog, Appeal Claiming his dog was a house dog and not a hunter, Jacob Schwarzbrun-ner, who was fined 125 by Charles Per-cival.

a justice of peace in West Elizabeth, filed an appeal in common pleas court yesterday alleging that he had been fined illegally. The fine was imposed under an act of Legislature which prohibits aliens from owning hunting dogs. Schwarzbrunner. who is an unnaturalized German, admits owning the dog. but declares it could not be made to hunt.

I I i Messages and Wreaths Sent i From All Parts of America. From far and wide Croats of America yesterday came to Pittsburgh to attend the funeral of Peter Pavlinac of Woodward avenue, treasurer of the National Croatian Society and held as one i of the best-liked Croatians in this coun- try. He died last Tuesday morning In the Allegheny General Hospital, after an operation. Swelling the number of expressions of sorrow by those who attended person- ally were countless floral wreaths and messages from many persons from as far as Colorado, to whom the news of death had come as a severe blow. CROWD ATTENDS FUNERAL.

i The crowd that attended the funeral was probably the biggest that ever witnessed the last rites for any Croatian In this city. Long before the hour set for beginning of the procession yester day morning many automobiles lined fthe streets about tha decedent's home. and when the procession arrived in St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church, East Ohio street, the crowd had grown to such proportions that it taxed to the utmost the church's capacity. ReV.

Ferdinand Duic. rector of the church, who had charge of the high mass, praised the life of the decedent, calling him one of the most prominent members of the Croat race in America. He lauded him especially for his work In lielnlnir to nrEranizo tht VaHnnal Croatian Society. I In conducting the services Rev. Duic was assisted by Rev.

Basil Bekavac, rector of St. Mary's Croatian Catholic Ohurch of Rankin; Rev. Leo J. Seh-ringer, rector of St. Barnabas' Slovak Catholic Church of Rankin, and Rev.

Henry McDermott of Duquesne University. The farewell oration was delivered in St. Nicholas' cemetery, just prior to in- erment. by Joseph Marohnic, supremo y. a a long eulogy on the life of Mr.

Pavlinac, he was full of praise for his services to the National Croatian Society, both in helping to organize It and in being one of its most active sup porters. The floral wreath sent by the National Croatian Society, in the form of the organization's emblem, was the largest and among the most beautiful. Others who sent floral wreaths were Branches No. 339. No.

43, and No. 351 of the society, the last named a De troit organization; the German National Bank of the Northside; Anthony Rusko- vic, Joseph Marohnic, Croatian Singing Society Javor, Jakov Pavela, Denver, Cole; Nikola Badovinac, Pueblo, Rev. N. Grskovitch, Cleveland; Dr. J.

V. Grahek, Gvozdanovic and family, Joseph Marohnic, Mrs. J. Sepic, Mr. and Mrs.

C. Ungerman, G. H. Calvert, Mr. and Mrs.

S. Verlinich, I. Pavlinac, F. Pavlinac, Mr. and Mrs.

V. Vojvodieh, "Woodlawn; Mrs. J. Moczika, Sam Verlinic and family, F. Frkonja and R.

CJolubic. I Among those who attended the serv-! Ices were a committee representing Branch No. 43 of the National Croatian Society: M. Gregoric, president of Branch 351, Detroit; John Orlich, De- troit; Dr. Pero Peric, Chicago; Steve i Serdanovlch, Butte, Paul Hajdic, i Chicago; Rev.

Cancarevie, Ambridge; T. Krstovic, Cementon N. Matt Brajdic, Janko Popovic, Ilija Radic and Franjo Kovacic, Cleveland; Mihael Puplc, Toungstown; Mr. and Mrs. Janko Gvozdanovic.

McKeesport; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ungerman, Anthony nuSKOVIC, mr. arm -ui a. ucuigc launu- vich, J.

Knezevic and J. Mrvos of the Serbian Society Srbobran; D. Krmpotic, Rankin; Mrs. P. Radocaj, Mrs.

J. and rl -r 3 I A lit 'KrAnn A Svetlecic. T. Vulic, M. Predrievac, Mrs.

L. Bukallc. Mrs. D. Rackl, A.

Rozman, Mr. and Mrs. John Bolkovac. Mr. and Mrs.

S. Lovrencic. S. Horvatic, Ali-quippa; I. Stosic, McKeesport; Mrs.

M. Sepic. Mr. Smokvina, Mr. and Mrs.

Matt Marohnic Johnstown; Mr. and Mrs. N. Koscevic, T. Romac J.

Racki, Mr. and Mrs. R. Colubic, J. Vrbanac.

M. Mocan, Evans, F. A. Bogadek, Ambrozio Bednas. Tomac Frkonja, P.

Sobol, F. IColander, G. I. Gjurovich, S. Rebro-vich, P.

Hajdio. M. Kirin, T. Besenic, J. A.

Matijasclc, Woodlawn, Mrs. 51. Berdaus, McKeesport; S. Brozovic and K. Geric.

HUNGARIANS SEEK CHARTER. An application for a charter for the Hungarian Social Club of McKeesport was filed yesterday in common pleas court before Judge John D. Shafer. The club is organized for social enjoyment and for the purpose of creating national patriotism. The directors named for the first year are Joseph Urban, Julles Lazar, Igcnatz Cavaler.

Paul Semas, Joseph Joczlak, Charles Farkas and Andrew CsazL PLAN CITIZENSHIP MEETING. Under the auspices of the Bureau of and the Men's High school of Preston, a citizenship for the foreign-born residents of Stowe township, McKees Rocks and vicinity 'will be held Tuesday night in the Preston Casino. A musical and literary program will feature. Among the speakers will be Prof. N.

G. Parke, supervising prinicpal of the Stowe township schools and J. A. G. Stitzer of the Pittsburgh naturalization office.

SAXONS GIVE BALL. The Transylvanian Saxons' Society of West Homestead last night held a ball in its home. Seventh avenue. West Homestead. The proceeds will be used to help buy uniforms for the organisation's band.

Man Draws Revolver In Desertion Case Harry Cutler of 3100 Victor street, Northside, drew a revolver on Deputy Sheriff Muldowney, it is said, as the officer forced him from the court room into the corridor yesterday, at a hearing in desertion and non-support court. After a scuffle the deputy sheriff wrested the gun from Cutler. Cutler was arraigned on a charge of non-support preferred by his wife, Mrs. 'Clara Cutler. Judge William A.

Way made an allowance of $8 a week for the wife and ordered the husband committed to jail in default of $800 bail for an examina--tion by a physician. $500,000 NECKLACE STOLEN. LOS ANGELES, March were asked today to aid in the recovery of a pearl necklace valued approximately $500,000. which was reported stolen from Mrs. Frank Sullivan-Smith of New York.

The classified advertising columns of Thd Post offer manv OPPORTUNITIES 0BREG0N, VILLA AND DIAZ JOIN FORCES, REPORT (Continued from Page One.) offering to form a coalition against Carranza. Other letters were found at the time addressed to Zapata and were of a similar nature. There has been unity recently among the old Federals, who were known to have been friendly with Felix Diaz. The band of rebels now operating again General Gomez in Sonora are said to be under command of Reyena, former Arilla commander, and former federal officer loyal to Diaz. The Diaz, or Felicista.

movement has been under way in Sonora for several months. Obregon's friends are said to have had a part in it in that state, which is intensely loyal to Obregon. Fifty-five former federal officers crossed into Sonora recently to join the movement. Rumors that the Yaqui Indians from Sonora had revolted in Southern Chihuahua and declared for the new revolution were denied today. They are at Jiminez in command of General Gull-lermo Chavez.

These Yaquis are a part of Obregon's old command. Obregon is said to be in Mexico City. Villa partisans here were rejoicing today as a result of these rumors and predicted that the new movement would be in charge of the government within a month. Jose Maria Flores, a guide and interpreter for General Pershing in Mexico, was executed near the Babicorsa ranch. In Western Chihuahua, recently, by Julio Acolta.

a Villa leader, because of his friendship for the Americans, an American from Babicora reported upon his arrival here today. A companion of Flores also was executed. FLETCHER HOLDS RECEPTION. MEXICO CITY, March IS. Henry P.

Fletcher, the American ambassador to Mexico, held his first diplomatic reception today. He also met the representatives of Protestant churches holding property in Mexico, and explained the property clause of the new constitution to them. The ambassador told the representatives that the constitution and its provisions, which were made by a properly constituted body, superseded treaties with foreign countries, as those treaties were based on provisions of the old constitution. As a result, he said, questions regarding the administiation of church property now came only within the scope of diplomatic negotiations. He assured them, hbwever.

that he would do all he coulu to adjust satisfactorily the administration of church property which, under the new constitution, is declared to be the property of the nation, and which cannot be administered by any sect except under the direction of the Mexican government. MURGUIA PREPARES DEFENSE. JUAREZ, March 16. Villa holds Parral. Jiminez and ail of the country in Southwestern Chihuahua, while General Fransisco Murguia is making a desperate effort to reorganize his forces to repel the advance of the Villa forces on the state capital, passengers arriving from Chi huahua city over the Mexican tral railroad tonight reported.

Cen- Admiral Cottman, U. S. Retired, Dies WASHINGTON, March 16. Rear Admiral Vincenden L. Cottman, U.

S. retired, died here last night, 65 years old. Funeral services will be held tomorrow. Admiral Cottman was a native of Louisiana. For many years he was on special duty at the bureau of navigation here.

At the time of his retirement three years ago. He was commandant at the navy yard at Puget Sound. German May Leave China But How? PEKIX, March 14. The German minister to China and his staff, and also all the German consuls in the country, were handed their passports at noon today. A note accompanying the passports explained that the German reply to China's submarine warfare protest was unsatisfactory.

territory." sports, the note added, were ion while leaving Chinese territory. Mine Fire Eaging In Shamokin Colliery SHAMOKIN, March 16. A fierce fire is raging in No. 9 vein. Cameron colliery, operated by the Susquehanna Coal Company.

The flames were discovered last night and spread rapidly today. OfficiaTs are doing all they can to confine the fire to a certain section of the vin. CINCINNATI, March 16. Owing to a collision with an ice pier In the Ohio river at Coal Haven, just above the city of Dayton. the towboat Crusader, owned by the Queen City Coal Company and employed In its up-t he-river coal trade, was sunk in 20 feet of water.

By quick rescue work the entire crew was saved from drowning. The Crusader was on an tip-the-river trip to Pittsburgh with a tow of empty coal barges in charge of Captain Janes Stewart, with William Taylor as engineer. The Crusader is 125 feet long and 2t feet in width. The estimated loss will be $5,000. Although the rivers have fallen considerably the towboat Old Reliable, with a tank barge of gasoline in tow for the Atlantic Refining Company, was unable to proceed up the AUeghenv river on account of low bridges.

Pool boats, however, were able to supplv various dealers in the lower stretch of the Allegheny river with barges filled with coal. It was said yesterday that a number of manufacturing plants are preparing to receive fuel by the water route if the railroad strike materializes. It also was said that every towboat available will be pressed into service for any emergency. The packet Vallev Gem arrived In Pittsburgh last night from Fairmont and intermediate points with a good cargo of merchandise and produce. The boat, on its upstream trip, had a lot of freight and construction material consigned to the United States Government boatyards at Lock No.

4. The towboat F. M. Wallace of the Pittsburgh Coal Company, which left Pittsburgh Monday with a tow of 18 empty barges, arrived in Point Pleasant, from where they will be taken to the Kanawha river mines. The barges nad been brought up stream for repairs at the Elizabeth marine ways.

The tow boat Tornado of the same company ar rived in Pittsburgh yesterday with tow of 16 empties, which will be ta'ken to ine marine ways tor repairs. Work on raising the sand digger Ed Davison, which sank Ih the Upper Allegheny river, will be resumed as soon as tne river rails. It is said plans are being prepared by the J. K. Davison Sand Company for the building of a new boat.

Work of lengthening the National at the Dra-vosburg docks is crogressing. The towboat Marion of the McCIain Sand Company of Point Marion was inspected yesterday. Supervision inspector D. J. Dougherty returned yesterday from Washington, where he had been attending the annual meeting of the board of supervising inspectors.

The packet Tell City will arrive Monday from Lower Ohio river points with a big cargo of country produce and a large consignment of eggs. Lock No. 3. Monongahela river, which has been out of commission for more than hours on account of high water, resumed operations a few hours before midnight ending Thursday. During this time nine steamers, with 31 barges, containing 11,800 tons of coal were locked through.

The following stages were reported last night: Davis Island. 14 feet: Herrs Island. 14.7 feet; Freeport. 12.8 feet, and falling. Word was received from Cincinnati that the Ohio river, after remaining stationary for four hours, again began to rise, but at a slow rate.

At 7 o'clock last night the stage was 55.7 feet. Weather Forecaster Devereaux announced that the river will rise very slowly and will become stationary today at a stage near 57 feet, unless heavy rain should fall. He said there was "moderate heavy rains over the watershed of the Ohio and that this would retard the fall somewhat. Comparatively little damage or inconvenience has been caused by the flood. RIVER TELEGRAMS.

OHIO RIVER. WHEELING, W. March 16. River 27 feet, falling. Clear.

Departed Ruth for Pittsburgh at 7 a. m. Liberty for Mata-moras at 7 a. m. IHjIXT PLEASANT.

W. Va. River 46.4 feet and falling. Cloudy and mild. Down Missouri.

L'p Cruiser, D. T. Lane out from mines with coal. PARKERSBl RG. W.

Va. River 23.5 feet and falling. Overcast and warmer. The Louise left for Creston at noon: Chase for Keedville at 3 p. m.

Tell City for Long Bottom at 3 p. m. Return for Grantsville at p. m. UALLIPOLIS.

O. River 49.6 feet and falling. Raining. Vp Crown Hill and Greenland. STEUBENVILLE.

O. River "3 feet and falling. Vp Ruth. Clear and cold. UPPER STREAMS.

MORCAXTOWX. W. Va. River 13.2 feet and Cloudy and cool. OIL CITY.

Pa. River 6 feet 6 inches and falling. Clear and warmer. WARREN. Pa.

River 6 feet. Clear and warmer. Pershing Puts Force On Field Army Basis SAN ANTONIO. March 16. Orders were issued today by Major General John J.

Pershing placing troops of the regular army in the Southern department on a field army basis. The plan of the organization provides for three provisional infantry divisions and one pr-visional cavalry division. The new method of operating will become effective March 20. DIED. TREK II.

FKMX On Friday. March 16. 1917. at 10 p. at the Hotel Fischer.

4 00 Fifth avenue. McKeesport. Felix Treich. aged 47 years. Funeral announcement later.

Jersey City and Sebring (O.) papers please copy.J mm MAY SET CITIZENSHIP Hi Applicants for Naturalization Gets New Impetus Fifty-Two Seek Papers. March bids well to equal the record set by February for the number of applicants for first papers, it appears by figures given out yesterday by Deputy United States Naturalization Clerk James E. Hapgood for naturalization activities the first half of the present month. March 1 to 13, inclusive, according to Mr. Hapgood, CIS men applied for first papers, an increase of about 300 per cent over the normal number, and 203 filed petitions for final papers, an increase of about 300 per ce'nt.

He compared these figures with 40S applicants for first papers in January of 19KJ, and 37S in February of last year. The normal is about 400 a month, he said. In Janurry of last year 235 filed petitions for second papers and 231 in January, the normal being about 200. In February of the present year 1,540 applied for first papers. Yesterday the number of applicants for first papers another leap upward, reaching a total of 52.

The war scare, is thought to beresponsible and attention was called to the fact that of IS petitioners for final papers yesterday, 17 were natives of Austria-Hungary and one of Germany. In United States district court yesterday Judge Charles P. Orr admitted eight of nine applicants to citizenship. C. A.

Bernhard was the examiner. Among the newly admitted were three natives of Hungary; two of Russia, two of Austria and one of Italy. From Hungary had come Michael Maszkaly, Andras Roman, Stephen Elko; Austria, Karl Schrott and Frank Pirkhem; Russia, Louis Chodock and Alexander Moniewski, and Italy. tCalo-gero Zuno. Canal Plot Suspect Will Plead Alibi NEW YORK, March 16.

An alibi will be the defense of Alfred A. Frilzen. a former German army captain. He said whes he was arraigned in Federal court here today to answer the indictment charging him with engaging in a conspiracy with Captain Fritz von Papen, former German military attache at Washington, and others to destroy the Welland canal. Fritzen pleaded not guilty, and in default of $10,000 bail was remanded to the Tombs.

He said he was not in Niagara Falls on the day he is alleged by Government agents to have been there with dynamite in his possession. Services Are Held For Mine Victims CANONSBURG. March IS. Funeral services were held today over the bodies of the 14 men killed in Tuesday's blast at the Hendersonville mine of the Henderson Coal Company, north of here. Some of the bodies were buried here while others were taken to Bridge-ville and Carnegie.

Coroner James T. Heffran ha3 announced that there will be no inquest into the disaster until the Federal mining engineers from Pittsburgh have completed their investigation. American Ambulance Corps Off for Front PARIS. March 16. Section XIV of the American field ambulance, composed of students of Leland Stanford University, left today for the French fighting front.

The section is in command of A. H. Muhr of Philadelphia. Others of the section are Joseph II. Eastman.

Edward B. Gordon, Reuben L. Litchfield, Will J. Losh and Walter R. Malm, all of San Francisco, and Harold C.

Blote of Oakland, Louis Vaughan Cady of Los Altos, Vernon E. Caughell of Fresno, Donald F. Fox of Pasadena, Raymond F. Gibson of Macon, Ga. William H.

Honens and Otis Strong, both of Alberta, Canada; George M. Kyle and John C. Piatt, both of Portland, 'John K. Morris of Cloverdale, Cal. Alan H.

Nichols and Carl A. Randau, both of Palo Alto, Leslie S. Shipway of Santa Cruz, Roland R. Speers of Santa Monica, Walter B. Snook of Beverley, and Murray E.

Tucker of Denison, Tex. Bud Fisher Names Eleven Corespondents NEW YORK, March 16. Harry C. Fisher, cartoonist, today filed an answer to his wife's complaint for divorce. He names 11 men in a counter claim for divorce.

Mrs. Fisher, who before her marriage was Pauliie Welch, a vaudeville performer, is charged with having received visits from the following men: First Lieutenant William A. Copthorne, United States army, of Old Point Comfort, Va. Summer R. Hollander of Hartsdale, N.

Y. Arthur Hammerstein, theatrical producer, New York; Antonio Moreno, moving picture actor; Albert H. Carlisle, Wall street banker and broker; Thomas P. Morgan. of Washington; Harry Kramer of Detroit; Dr.

F. P. Lau; L. A. Waters of Heintz-man's Wharf, Md.

Thomas Hardy, Pimlico, and James Lane of Harpers Ferry, Va. Mrs. Fisher has filed a reply denying all the charges. She wants $25,000 a year alimony. Better Than None! There was a job for a curator of some museum last night in theCenter avenue police station.

Had he been available, he would have been assigned to the task of registering a guest picked up at the Hotel Yoder, in Forbes street, who was unable to register himself. When arrested, the man or what was left of him was minus an arm and a leg. That may not have been his fault, but the arresting officers decided a noticeably inebriated condition was. At the station he couldn't give his name. There was a round table session.

Lieutenant Elbert Shultis solved the problem. The guest was registered: Half." U.S. Postpones Action On Colombian Treaty WASHINGTON, March 16. The treaty with Colombia to pay $25,000,000 for the partition of Panama was withdrawn from the Senate today on motion of Chairman Stone of the foreign relations committee, and will not be acted upon at the present special Senate session. Senator Stone's action was taken to foreshadow further diplomatic negotiations with Colombia for a new treaty which would not be received with such strong objections.

An effort to frame a more acceptable treaty is expected before the Congress, which convenes in special session April 16, has adjourned. tf the man with a little capital..