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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
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Washington, April An important
peace conference. the first meeting be-
tween the Mexican ambassador here
and a representative OF the Mexican
revolutionists. was held in Washing
ton on Sunday. March 26. tho news of
which, hitherto Il matter OF much Sc
crecy. was obtained Tonight by the
Associated Press.
Senior de Ia Barra. formerly Mexican
ambassador to the United states. It
was learned, conferred with DR. Vas
queZ Gomez. head of the con ndcntial
agency of the revolut!onists ana the
authorized Representative of Francis
co J. Madcro, the inSurrecto chief lust
few hours before Senior de Ia Barra
lief, for Mexico City TO take up his
duties as Minister of Foreign Affairs
in the Cabinet of President D!az.
The conference was arranged after
Senior de la Barra was named Minister
OF Foreign Affairs. by Il mutual friend
here, who previously had asked both
men Il they were disposed to talk with
one another.
The three mon met at the residence
of the ambassador and talked an hour,
thoroughly discussing the situation in
Mexico. DR.. Gomez has been handi-
capped since then In being unable to
communicate with Francisco T. Madero,
his chief, either by Telegram pin or mail,
and the latter. therefore, is as vet I'M
acquainted with the details Of that
conference
Through j mutual friend tonight,
therefore a request was sent to Mex
leo City that in order that peace ne
Eotiations may be initiated permission
be granted for the transmission OF GER
tain dispatches relative to peace to
Francisco !. nIadero. in Chihuahua
from DR.. Gomez. 1t is believed that
the cordial meeting of DR.. Gomez and
Senior de la Barra. before the latter's
departure. informal as it was, may
lead to the speedy settlement OF the
Mexican troubles.
The range OF the conference has been
covered in the numerous published
contentious made by the insurrectos
and subsequent reforms recommended
IN the message Of President Diaz
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
The Secret Of Success
Genuine Merit Required TO Win the
Peoples Confidence

Have you ever stopped to reason why
II, is that SO many products that arc OK
tensivcly advertised all at once drop out
! Of sight and are soon forgotten The
reason is plain-thc article did not fulfil
| the promises Of the manufactured This
iapplics more particularly to medicine.
iA medicinal preparation tina, has real
curative value almost sells itself, as like
an endless chain system the remedy is
recommended by those who have been
cured to those who arc in need of it,
| In an interview on the subject Iromi-
ncnt local druggist says: Take, for cx-
ample, Dr. kilmcrs Swamp Root, a
preparation | have sold for many years
and never hesitate to recommend Tor i'll
almost every case it shows immediate
results, as many OF my customers testify.
(. No other kidney remedy that i know Of
T, has SO large I, sale"
! The success OF DIR. kilmer's Swamp
| Root is due to the fact that it fulils every
wish i'll overcoming kidney, liver and
| bladder diseases, corrects urinary trou-
! blcs and ncutralizcs the uric acid which
causes rheumatism.
| \ free trial bottle will be sent by mail
absolutely free. Address DR. I[ilmcr &
CO., Binghamton, n y, and mention
this paper. Regular size bottles sold at
all druggists-5Oc and Sl.OO.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
ATTEMPT MADE
TO WRECK TOWER
Springheld's New City Hall Dam
aged by Bomb Explo-
sion.

Springfield. Mass. April 4.-Scveral
thousand dollars worth Of damage
was done carly to-day to Springheld's
new million-dollar municipal building,
explosion which wrecked the base OF
the 30O-foot clock tower and shook
the city for Il radius OF several blocks
Two explosions. one following di-
rectly after the other, were heard by
the officers OH duty In the police sta
tion adjoining the tower. All the
windows in the police Offices were
smashed by the conclusion.
The nature Of the explosion indt-
Gates, in the minds OF the police thai
dynamite was used and that 1t was a
deliberate attempt to wreck the tower.
No one was Injured the Waterman.
the only man on the premises at the
timc. being In distant part Of the
building.
No Recent Lnbor Trouble.
There have been no recent labor
K troubles. the only trouble OF that kind
being nearly a year ago. soon after
the building was started, and that of
only minor consequences. Some time
ago an Italian workman fell from the
tower and was killed after which
several fellow countrymcn threw up
their places, but there was no trouble
a that time
The new municipal group of huild
'nEs Is being erected on Court street.
facing Court Square. There Viii he
three distinct structures when com
p!eted. an auditorium, a city hall
building and clock tower between
the two. The tower is TO be 300 Zee,
IN height OF steel and stone construc
Won. he steel work has already been
raised to the height OF $50 feet. while
me masonry Is up 40 feet.
II Is not thought that the founda
non OF the tower has been seriously
dainaser or It's strength impaired
Daylight inspection Of the municipal
building showed that the force Of the
explosion tore small hole In the
doot!nent OF the tower. which can be
readily repaired without the removal
or the upper stories already completed
The tower otherwise shows no sign or
the force Of the explosion
Reward offered.
rive hundred dollars reward Is or.
Tered by the city for Information re-
sultlhS IN the arrest and conviction
OF the persons responsible for the at
tempt TO blow up the tower OF the new
municipal group OF buildings The re-
ward was authorized nj a special meet
Ing OF the Board OF Aldermen this
afternoon.
Both the local and State police are
putting forth every possible effort to
find the dynamiterG. but tonight after
twelve hours Investigation, had made
no progress.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
PRAISE FOR TAFT
POURING UPON REID
II Comes In Form Of Resolutions
Adopted by Cities ana BorouEhs
of United Kingdom.

London, April 4.-American Ambas-
sador Reid is receiving for prescnta-
tion to the State Department at Wash
ington numerous resolutions adopted
by city and borough councils of the
United Kingdom approving President
Taft's suggestion for an AnGlo-Amer-
lean arbitration treaty to cover every
dispute
Sir Oliver Lodge, writer and prin-
cipal of the University OF Birmingham.
in a long review OF the possibilities
for universal arbitration, published to-
day, holds that while everything
arbitral should be arbitreted, there are
certain things which no nation would
consent to submit TO arbitration.
For Instance, he does not believe
the United States would agree to arbi-
trate the matter should q European
power be unwise enough to interfere
in the event that difficulty arose be-
tween the American government and
Mexico. Similarly England would
never accept arbitration should for
eign power insist upon home rule for
Ireland. or If France desired to arbi-
trate an issue in Egypt
Touching upon the position OF Ger
many, Lodge foresees in the near flu
ture the question of a German outlet
to the Mediterranean occupying the
centre OF the stage in world politics.
This he also considers outside the
possibility OF arbitration. as he be-
lieves that to secure such an outlet
has been long standing secret poll
icy OF the German government. In
naval and military circles the sugges-
ton has been advanced more than
once privately that the real objective
OF the German navy is the Mediter-
ranean. not the North Sea. and Sir
Oliver now openly voices the same
idea. suggesting that upon the death
OF the Austrian Emperor. Germany
Will make great effort to secure a
seaport on the Adriatic with a terri
torial connection with Germany.
The new German navy the writer
contends. Is intended to overawc italy
and France, in order that the opera-
ton may be done peacefulI,. in spite
OF their protests. In such an event he
maintains that Great Britain should
Keep her hands off and not attempt TO
curb Gernanys just colonial ambi
tions.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
FIRE DRILL SAVES LIVES
FIFTY Children, Many Of Them Bnbies
NchcMed From l'InnleA.

Newark. \. j.. April 1.-THE discov-
cry Of fire In the Eighth Avenue baby
shelter here last night demonstrated
the value of fire drills in institutions
OF this character when 1t was fol-
lowed BY the orderly rescue OF more
than nifty children, fourteen Of whom
We're infants in swaddling clothes.
i:igh;year- old Johnnie Savage. one of
the inmates. discovered the fire and
Quietly notified Mrs Harriet Trenchard.
the natron.
The fire gong was sounded and the
nurses got the older children in line
and marched them TO q pavilion in the
yard. Other attendants, in accordance
with the FIRE drill regulations began
the rescue OF the babies, who We're in
other parts of the building. All We're
got out safely before the irernen ar
rived.
The cause of the blaze is unknown.
The loss will not be large.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
NEW YORK FILES COMPLAINT
Unjust and UnreasonnbIc D,T.r.,.,,
AIIeEed Against IrunI. inas 80, 70

"a <tSAinst trunk Lines.
new 1ork. April i.-Thc Chamber 30
th olhlnnterce of the State of New York
ne AGREEMENTS Association Of Nav
an oIk; the New York Produce Exchange
ana me New York Board of Trade an
tnho a TO- day that they had filed win
me interstate Commerce Co1nmissioi
a complaint against thirty railrood
s sona h,f alleging unjust and unrea
a anl pie differentials against New YorJ,
una IN favor of Philadelphia RaJti'
more Newport News and Boston nra,.
.ns inc commission to investicatn ~
mater ma complained OF, and to determine
ne ne JUST and reasona bic charges n he
hereafter observed -
me defendant railroads arc n,
ptllacipai trunk lines which are mar.
Ties to the long existence dffrerent III
rs Sew , Mark Is compelsd to pay higher
less farorably situated. whereby traf.
nc mas long been Increasingly diverted
from New York to other ports',, 'eo
thu the e,oe e on charge that BY
IS dlStributed among the several norts
winch are thus built up at New York;s
eNnense.' New York business orrnni,
n nro.nasa It is added. have repeated i
harmful condition. 'niS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
COUNCIL CELEBRATES
Junior Order Holds Public Annlyersar
Ceremonies

Aurora Council. No. IS, Junior Order OF
United American Mechanics. celebrated its
twenty first anniversary ut Bclvdere Hall
last night in public exercises. William p.
Jennings was master Of ceremonies
y feature of the affair was the unwilling
OF picture of all the past councillors OF
tie council who are now members The ad-
dress was made by Deputy State Councillor
T. Gray Haddon. a present given to
Thomas J. Dance the oldest past councillor.
by Past state Councillor T.. w. Minor. The
anniversary address delivered by Davis
Bottom. the response being by State Score
tary Thomas 3. Iyey.
Instrumental and vocal selections were
rendered by c. H. Grubbs. Miss CRtheen
Seay Mrs. Lucy's Mandolin and Guitar Club,
sir and Mrs. Howard Hesip. Miss Georgia
and May Lucy. Esau Cookers Club, Lonne
Mitchell and Wikic Freeman. ,Rcfreshmcnts
ended an occasion enjoyed by ALL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
NEW SUMNER HOTEL MAY
BE BUILT IN WARRENTpN
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Warrenton, Va, APRIL 4.-On Satur-
day last a party OF Washington capt.
talists were in Warrenton looking over
several sites In and near Warrenton.
for the purpose Of erecting a summer.
hotel Two locations were favorabIy
considered it is understood. and the
outcome OF the visit is being watched
with great interest.
Battalion Adjutant T. e. Barten-
stein has offered to the Warrenton
Rifles a handsome bronze medal, to
be contested for by the members. to
be awarded to the man making the
highest score In a gallery target prac-
tice. The medal will he presented
the 18th OF the month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
HOP Is OF PEACE
DEPEND ON D|Az
CONTINUED From FIRST Pugc.)

NNV'FtIIIUtN TIOIfl t ITSC IuSC.J
In the destruction Of the road aid the
siege Of the city.
President Diaz's message has pro-
duccd no visible effect Oh the relations
of the Feder,ls and insurrectos In the
field.
Madero looks upon the message as a
strong bid for peace, and u concession
10 his cause, which will have the ef-
feet Of Strengthening his dctcrmina-
ton. The offer. he says. is unpreced-
entcd in Mexican history, ana holds
out brilliant future for his people.
Dial's stand for no election and
other reforms, Madero. however. re-
CARDS as a promise not yet sufficiently
inatured to warrant the laying down
of arms. The reforms he contends
must be actually Instituted rather than
Promised.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
Mauocu,rcs for state rroop,.

Washington, D. c.. April 1.-The
state OF Texas to-day asked the War
Department for permission to send It's
entire militia organization to san An
tonic to join the ''nanocuyrc division"
for practice about June
Probably no objection Will be Of
fercd If the State can bear the ex-
Densc from its superintendent OF the
Federal appropriation for militia OF.
from It's State funds The department
has referred the question TO Major
General Carter. commanding the divi-
sion. for report.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
VIII Not Reply.

Washington, D. c.. April 4.-Secre-
tary Of State Knox Will not reply TO
the communication received from Fran
cisco /. Madero, leader OF the revolu-
tionary party in Mexico, In which as
President Of the provisional govern
ment Of Mexico pledged tho protection
Of foreign interests, and served notice
that he would ask for the recognition
OF the revolutionists by foreign gov
crnmcnts. The State Dcpa rtment to-
day pointed out that the United
states government could not CORE
spond with unrecognized parties.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
VIII Visit Rebel Cumn

FL Paso. Tex, April 4-Because
Francisco !. Madero, Ir.. leader of the
Mexican revolution is Chihuahua did
not trust the word of President Diaz.
guaranteeing his safety for trip TO
Il Paso 10 discuss peace, his father.
francisco Madero. and his brother, AL
fonso. to-day determined to make the
trip to the rebel camp west of chi
huahua. The Provisional President
was assured by Governor Ahumada
that Prcsidalt Diaz had stated that
formal passports would be given him
through the Federal lines, but he DO
HAely but firmly declined to place him
sell s the mercy of the Federals under
any other guarantee than his own
rifles. The trip of $50 miles ~-,ll be
made in automobiles. and barring lnis-
nan, Is expected to require thirty hours.
The route lies through the desert. but
most OF the road is hard, although
wells are few and far between. Near
~ all OF the route until Rancho Bus
tillos Is reached is owned BY Don
Luis TcrraZas, who for thirty years
under Diaz has dictated the fortunes
OF the state OF Chihuahua.
In this connection 1t may be stat
cd that he holdings Of land of Don
Luis In this state are estimated at
100000 acres. It Is doubtful IF ne
himself knows the extent. The exc,u-
sion of the peasantry from this vast
tact. save as tenants or laborers.
was one of the causes OF the insur-
rection.
lnsurrecto plans are subject to
chanse without notice. but every ar
rangcment has been made for the Trim
20 bustillos, even to procuring the
motor cars needed. This rancho Of
100000 acres is owned by the ven
cradle Don Evangeliste AIadero. head
or all the numerous Madero family
and founder of Its fortunes. This ma
trlarC Is to the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
BRYAN IS GUEST OF HONOR
Urges Good Influences for American.
Who Are Sent Abroad.

Washington, April 4.-William Jen-
rings Bryan, the guest Of honor al
the annual banquet of the Twenty
-Four III our a Day Club Of the Young
Mems Christian Association of Wash
ington here. tonight declared that
those Americans who are cent ahroad
should be surrounded with Influences
which will strengthen them and make
them representative of American char
acter and morals He said he had heard
many arguments against foreign mis-
SionarieS, not because the money spent
thus could be better used at home. but
because the missionaries are apt to
get into diplomatic controversies He
admitted that mistakes may get us
in trouble. but lie said the man who
goes TO give something is not SO apt
to get in trouble as the man who
goes TO get something.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
standard or Not Concerned.

New York. April i.-The STANDARD
Oil Company to-day issued a formal
statement denying reports that it is
ana has been financing the revolt in
Mexico. The statement says:
All these and similar reports are
absolutely untrue. The Standard Oil
Company. in it's character as citizen
of the United States has strictly held
Itself apart from all Interference In
the affairs Of the Mexican republic
with which it has no connection. moral
or MATERIAL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
MAY CO TO ROANOKE
Reported That .4nti-SHioon Secretary
Ifns Been Assigned to Church.
fSpecial to The Times-Disnatc

= Especial 10 Tie Tlme&-Dfspatch.1
Roanoke. Va, April Sit Is reported
here that Rev: j. D. McAlistcr. OF the
Virginia NJ. f. Conference and secre-
tary of the Anti-Salo loon League, has
been transferred to the Baltimore Con
ference and appointed to the passionate
OF West End Church In this city. The
list of appointments given out last
night left this appointment open. but
it is said that Mr.. McAlister will I'LL 1t.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
ELECTED President Of puma.

St Petersburg, April An Rodzian-
ko, of Yekaterinosl was elected
president of the Duma tonight in
place Of NJ. Guchk off. who recently re-
signed The election had an important
bearing on the political situation. as
indicating what attitude the Duma
would adopt on mature consideration
towards Premier StOlVnin ..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
Found pend In ned.

Especial to The Times Dispatch]
Harrisonburg, Va. April 4.-Miss
Louise Rohr, siXty-five years old, was
found dead In bed yesterday in the
home of Town Treasurer H. y. Sprin-
KEEL. She leaves two brothers, T. NJ
Rohr. OF Bryan Hall, Rappahannock
county. and Stansbury Rohr. OF Har-
risonhurg, and one sister, Mrs H. A.
Sprinkel. She was a Presbyterian
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
JAPAN PARTLY YIELDS
.\bout so Fer Cent. OF Tariff. Reduced
III EnNnr OF (rcnt lritain

London. April 4.-It is understood
commercial treaty 50 per cent. of the
tariffs have been reduced In favor of
Great Britain. but that they are still
considerably higher than under eie old
treaty. The reductions affect cotton
wcolens. iron and steel. leather and
paper goods and spinning machinery
and plant.
The British and Japanese govern
ments have been negotiating a special
commercial treaty, as a result of the
strong opposition shown By British
merchants 10 the new Japanese tariff
which heavily increased the duty on
british manufactures. Recent dis
patches indicated that Japan had final
~ oeclded 10 yield on most of the
important points.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION
Coal Merchants File Complaint on
Rntey to Norfolk.

RnteS to Norfolk.
WaShingtOn April 4.-DiScrimina
ton in commercial rates in favor OF
Baltimore, as against Norfolk. is
charged III n complaint filed with the
Interstate Commerce Commission to-
day by Cashier Curran & BulIitt, coal
merchants. Of Philadelphia. who han
die and sell coal from West Virginia
to Norfolk. Declaring that by an in
crease In the differentlal on coal from
10 cents per gross ton to IS cents an
April !. as between Baltimore and Nor
folk. their business OF supplying coal
to craft In Chesapeake Bay VIII be
chants in Baltimore. the complainants
denounce tho rates as unjust and ask
re lief IIa.4
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
FntaI Duel on Train.

Montgomery. Ala. April "A pistol
and knife fight to-day In q railway
smoking car. resulted in the death Of
pr w. P. Russell. Of Hayneville. and
the serious injury of w e. McGhee. n
Haynesville business man. Mr. Nc
Ghee was severely stabbed The trouble
was caused by business differences
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
Sinnnly Visiting sister.

1t was reported last night that Madge
Major. the fourteen ycaroid daughter OF
Charles Major. OF bG7a North Sixth Street
had disappeared from her home Monday
but the mind Of Mrs. Major was sct at rest
yesterday when she received telegram
from another daughter In Philadelphia
saying that Madgo visiting her. Mr..
Major stated last night that he had given
tho girl money to go to philadelphia. and
that she had neglected to inform her mother
OF the intended visit. In tho meanwhile Mr.
Major went TO Norfolk. He returned last
night and tho situation was xplnincd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
Much Invested In nonds,

The Police Benevolent Associa ton held It's
quarterly meeting last night, but only rou-
tine business was transacted and adjourn
ment was had In fifteen minutes. It was
stated that tho association now has S63 geo
Invested In bonds, and there Is small sur
plus IN tho tr0n surY ~ -..--.-l .-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05

, ence adopted resolutions commencing
PRESIDENT Taft in connection with The
hague conference in July to discuss
abolishinE the opium traffic. and con :
dcmninE Sunday moving picture shows
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
Attempt TO Rob hank

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
Amelia. Va, April An unsuccess-
ful attempt was made to rob the Far
mers and Merchants Bank here la st
night. Some narty broke into the
building and cndeavored to cut a way
into the heavy brick vault but was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
THE WEATHER,

forecast: For Yirginfn--Rniu and
warmer Wednesdays, 'rhursdar a.n
somewhat colder; moderate to bri.E
south south winds, becoming northwe.t
Thursday.
for North CarOlina--Rain Wedne.-
HnE, warmer In the Interior; TbursIav
nm. INN, somewhat colder; brisk south TO
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
SAYS SHE'S ECKERT's WIDOW

~ =. TIL ~ VUTHHn TreNcnfA Her
Claims in Court.
New York April "A gray-haired
woman of sixty eight years appeared
yesterday before Surrogate Cohalan and
asserted that she was the widow of
General Thomas T. Eckert, former
president OF the Western Union Tclc-
graph Company, for possession OF
whose $3.0o0,000 estate two sons arc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
Volunteer battalion Organized.

Chalco. Mexico, April "A volun-
teer battalion. numbering 200 men. has
been organized here at the instigation
of lnigo Noricga. a wealthy Spaniard
who is paving all expenses. The SER
vices of the battalion have been offered
to the government and accepted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
FOUR BISHOPS TAKE PART
Funcrnl Services of Rev. ,. Houston
EccIeston. u. D.. Conducted.

Baltimore. Md. April -Four bish-
ops OF this and adjoining States and
many ministers Of the Protestant Epis,-
Copal Church in Maryland took part
in the funeral services this afternoon
Of Rev. J. Houston Eccleston. p. D.
formerly rector Of Emmanuel Church
Bishop John Gardner Murray was in
charge. and assisting him In addition
to the local clergy. were Bishop a NJ.
randolph OF the Diocese OF Southern
Virginia; Bishop Arthur S. Lloyd of
New York, president of the board OF
missions. and Bishop Kinsman. Of Del
aware
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-05
rnft Co,,,,, - ~,

Washington. Anril 4.-Thc 127th an
nual Meeting of tho Baltimore Confcr-
cnce OF the Methodist Episcopal Church
closed to-day. after Bishop Anderson
announced assignments. Tho confer