davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23
FORTY-SEvEN PERSONS
DRIVEN FROM COUNTRY
American Beheaded Because He Re.
fuses Bandits Money.
WIFE BEATEN BEFORE SPOUSE
Tied to Floor, Every Bone in Her
Feet Is Broken-Feeling
Against Americans Said
to Be Bitter.

GALVESTON, Tex, April 23.-
Forty-seven passengers, all but one
citizens Of the United States, who ar
rived this morning from Vera Cruz on
the steamer Texas, tell Of alleged tor
ture and assassination of Americans in
the. republic. All the refugees left their
lands. homes. furniture and everything
they possessed except enough money
for passage and the clothes on their
backs. Among the entire number there
are only four or five trunks.
NJ III. Ish, one of the refugees, told of
the murder of an American citizen named
Wait.
Mr.. Wait was neighbor to me- said
Mr.. Ish. "He had sold several head Of
cattle and hidden the money. A band Of
desperadoes came to his hacienda and de-
manded money. Failing to get it they de-
liberately beheaded him with their ma
chetes, herded his cattle together and
drove them or" There are many in
stances just like this.
Whole Settlement Moves.
I'VE lived in little settlement where
colony Of eleven American families had
founded the town Of Sanburn. All Of
these eleven families left because we
were afraid to remain longer, knowing
we would all be killed or tortured. /
am sixty-four years old. went to
Mexico one year ago and put all had,
81. $50. In land and improvements there
and today 1 have only this showing hfs
two hands-and the clothes on my back.
Before leaving we filed our claims for
damages with the American consul = in
Mexico City"
John T. MCGEE, wealthy planter. who
to America minus more than 10000 and
sleft behind land and livestock, Mr.. Nc
Gee tells Of alleged crueities practiced on
an American woman now In the hospital
at Mexico City.
Tortured American Woman.
'-The bandits visited the home of Mr.
Shay, one of my neighbors. about a week
before left the settlement" said Mr..
MCGEE, land demanded money and guns.
He gave them about $12 and one gun,
saying that was all he had on the place.
The band then left. but returned to
Shay's place and demanded more money
and arms. Being refused, they took Mrs
Shay, tied her down, and began beating
her feet.
''Mr. Shay and his son to stop the tor
ture gave four guns and $500 In money
| to the desperadoes, who, after q final
beating Of the woman. left the place. Mrs.
Shay was carried to the hospital at
Mexico City, where it was found that
nearly every bone in her feet had been
broken.
What has been true of the Shay fam
lily has been likewise true of scores OF
other Americans, and by staying there we
took our lives In our hands. The bandits
are everywhere. The Mexican govern
| ment is not able to quiet them. Many
Americans believe the Madero forces SO
dislike the Americans that they would
rather permit the brigandage than try
to stop 1t. Whenever rurales are near
the bandits disperse. but there is rarely
a shot fired"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23

Planned Along Broader Lines and
With Larger Prizes Than
Big Battle Of 1911.

The Stars second anti-fly. caln-
paign will begin "Wednesday morn
ing, May I, to continue for FIVE
months, or until October I. The
crusade is planned on larger
scale than any. similar undertaking
ever attempted in any city. The
health department has pledged its
heartiest cooperation in the work.
Last year The Stars. swat the
fly contest lasted two weeks, !. a
total of $Ioo iii prizes being. award
ed to children who destroyed the
greatest number of the winged
disease carriers. Millions of insects
were exterminated, as a result OF
which, health officials predict, the
fly crop this spring will be smaller
than i'll years. 2s.
The decision to conduct five
month campaign, this year, was
based upon the belief that the war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23
Ship Not Stopped, Bot Turned to Port
Glasses Were Asked for, but They Had
Not Been Furnished to the Men
in the Crows Nest.
POINTS IN THIRD OFFICER PITMAN'S
STORY.

Third Officer Ptman said that all the passengers
eboat in which he left the Titanic objected his going back
to rescue the victims in the and that
and they lay quietly. offering no aid
There was no feboat drill during the trip Before
parte from Southampton drill held in which
OF the crew took part.
Ptnan heard Second Officer Lightoler while on the
bridge warn First Officer Murdock about the ice.
lmnedately after the Titanic dived TO the bottom Pit
man heard several explosions which he believed caused
by the collapse of the bulkheads
Ptman did not know the presence Of any other vessel
near the Titanic as testified to by Boxhal
Pitnan did not believe that than 1900 the more
than passengers the Titanic could be taken
care Of BY the ships hfeboats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23
JOAN OF ARC' Is ELECTED.
Miss Brooks Ticket at West Ham
mond, Ind, Successful at Polls.

WEST HAMMOND, Ind, April 23.-Miss
Virginia Brooks. suffragette. who acquir-
ed the title Of Joan Of Arc while fight
ing for reform ticket in the city ad-
ministration in which she was victorious
was returned winner last night in the
election for president Of the board Of edu-
cation after a strenuous day at the polls
Julius Lessner, one Of Miss Brooks op.
ponents, was cast into q stream Of muddy
water by friends Of the reformer, when
he suggested that the voters give theil
support to Constance Kobescka. Two
other men were worsted in fights at the
polls when they opposed Miss Brooks
The anti-Brooks ticket was defeated by q
vote Of 800 to 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23
NOT AS BIG AS REPORTED.
North German Lloyd Company

BERLIN. April 23.-The new transat-
lantic steamer which was ordered by the
North German Lloyd on April II at the
Schichau shipbuilding yard at Bremen
is to have a displacement Of $4,000 tons.
The company declares that the reports
published In America, according to which
the vessel was to displace $4,000 tons and
that the construction of further similar
ships was In contemplation, are incorrect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23

Titanic testified today that he
the of the iceberg right ship
then shifted but did until after the collision
could fix the intervening report impact
He said the Titanic looouts glasses told
there for te though glasses customary
The awful struggle of the victims of the Titanic
the went down graphically the
tgating committee today by Third Officer John Pman
of the llaed liner. Pmah He
regular taking of of the before
after the impact and of Managing Ismay Inerna
tona Mercantile Company, after the collision telling him
hurry there's time for fooling and giving directions saving
1.-THE and children.
Chairman Smith of the pressed Ptman regarding
scenes after the sinking of the ship.
CRYING shouting and moaning, in the
water after the ship had down and he the feboat Il
heard cries of distress before the ship down. said he
"How far away the cries from your lifeboat"
Several hundred yards probably, of them told
the and pull the wreck that might be able
to few
people in my boat demurred They said would be mad
did any your boat urge appeal you go
toward the wreck?" os#
did any woman urge you go back"
mo"
Who demurred, with the oars?"
oh no. they obeyed my orders and all the passengers said
mad idea back that should add forty
list of drowned Then took in the and lay quiet"
MADE NO EFFORT TO SAVE VICTIMS.
When Pitman yielded the opportunities of passengers
did back the wreck but merely pulled his
drifted.
Describe the screams
Don't sir, please I'd rather not talk about it."
I'm sorry press the screams
intermittent spasmodc?'
1T long continuous moan
The witness said the and cries continued
that he made no effort go the
dre the vicinity of the drowning people
effort give them aid asked Senator Smith, surprise
ePease don! pleaded Pman. Il can't bear recall it!
wish might discuss the scene"
Il have desire lacerae feelings said Senator Smith,
but must know whether dred there without offering aid
Answer that and shall press you more"
II did sr," answered the witness.
did you hear anything Of boat known the Helg
Oav?" suddenly asked Senator Smith.
NO didn't There may be boat Of that name said Pit
The Oav docked al New April and reported to have
iceberg where the Titanic sank Hhas beea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23
ALIENS IN COURT
Plead Not Guilty, and Change
Of Venue Is Granted.
TRIALS BEGIN APRIL 80
Each of Six Men to Be Arraigned
Separately at Wytheville.
SEARCH NOW NEAR LYNCHBURG
Horsemen Seek Man Whose Descrip-
ton IL Said to Answer That
Of Sidna Allen.
TRIALS BEGIN APRIL 80
SEARCH NOW NEAR LYNCHBURG

HILLSVILLE, Va, April 3.-The SIX
Allen clansmen charged with murder
were arraigned in the Carroll county
courthouse this morning on indictments
returned after the assassination Of the
court officers March A. Each pleaded
mot guilty.
change of venue was asked and
granted. the court announcing It would
hold the trial at Wytheville beginning
next Tuesday, April 80. The defendants
will be tried separately. They will be
taken to Wytheville tonight.
The prisoners. Floyd Allen. upon
whom prison sentence was about to
be imposed when the shooting COM
menced; his sons, Claude and Victor;
his nephews, Sidna Edwards and Erie
Allen. and Byrd Marion, are charged
with murder in the first degree. They
were brought here from Roanoke last
night.
Venire of Twenty-Four Called.
A venire Of twenty-four mon, not
H1ilesville, had been summoned, and the
one of whom lives within three miles OF
court was ready to begin selecting q
jury as soon as the preliminaries were
disposed Of. EARLY today there had
been no intimation that either prosecu-
tion or defense would seek change OF
venue.
Attorneys for the accused have admitted
that an effort will be made to place re-
sponsibility for all flve Of the murders
on Sidna Allen and Wesley Edwards. the
only two members Of the gang still at
large. It will be claimed that Floyd
Allen shot In self-defense when at
tackled by court ofacers: that Claude and
Friel Allen fired in the excitement OF the
moment, and that Sidna Edwards, Byrd
Marion and Victor Allen did no shooting
at all.
Seek Man Near Lynchburg.
LYNCHBURG. Va. April q. = Eight
mounted men are riding through Am
herst county today to the mountainous
section around Lowesville to locate a
man hiding near there. whose description
answers to that OF Sidnx Alfen. one OF
the fugitive Carroll county outlaws. The
men are strangers to Amherst county,
but It IL not known whether they are
detectives or not.
Nay Have Gone to California.
Los ANGELES. Cal. April 23.-Pri-
vate advices that Sidna Allen and Wes-
ley Edwards, fugitive leaders OF the
Allen gang from Carroll county, Va.
have friends in southern California and
created activity in the sherifrs Offices.
-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23
Lightning Kills Two; Injuries Three

BUFFALO. N. T.. April 23.-John 8.
Wood and Charles Hyer. farmers OF
Springfield. Eric county. were killed by q
bolt Of lightning that struck barn.
where they sought shelter from q storm
last night Two companions who stood
within . few feet OF them escaped with-
out Injury. At Dolgeville two men were
knocked unconscious by bolt and the
Girl telephone operator was thrown from
her chair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23

Costinued q Second Pase,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23
Fire Loss at Allentown, 500, 900.

ALLENTOWN Pa. April 2s.-Heat
from the core ovens at the Allentown
Rolling Mills set IRE to the plant early
today and, famed by q high wind. the
names destroyed the entire machine
|shopsk The loss u estimated ct SlO0O0o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23
RAILROADS TO AGREE
Expected to Accept Offer Of
Government Mediation.
ENGINEERS ARE PLEASED
Appear Delighted at Offer Of Judge
Knapp and Dr.. Neill.

NEW YORK. April 23.-The offer Of
mediation from Charles p. Neill. United
States labor commissioner. and Judge
Martin A. Knapp Of the United States
Commerce Court, which was accepted by
neers last night just after they had de-
clared for a strike as the next move in
their campaign for increased wages. came
formally before the conference committee
Of railway managers today.
That the eleventh hour proffer of medi-
alton by officials Of the United States
government viii also be accepted by the
railroads was the general belief this
morning. Judge Knapp is expected here
from Washington this afternoon.
Judge Knapp and I are only acting as
mediators." said Commissioner Neill.
"and II. as mediators. we obtain an ac-
ceptance Of the proposition Of arbitra-
tion. then it would be for the railroads
and the engineers to select one arbf-
traitor each. those two to select the
third
Engineers Are Pleased.
The engineers appeared to be delighted
with the offer Of mediation, declaring that
wages was perfectly sound. and that II
the question was put up for arbitration
they were bound to obtain some conces-
sions
The demands for increased wages were
made by the engineers on fifty railroads
east Of Chicago and north OF tho Potomac
river and Grand Chief Stone said that q
strike order would affect $4,000 engine
drivers. In turn the engineers strike
would throw 100000 firemen. trainmen.
conductors and other railroad employees
out OF work.
J. C. Stuart. chairman Of the conference
committee of railroads, has called meet
ing OF the conference committee for this
morning to consider the mediation offer.
Expect .Announcensnt Today.
Whether the railroads would accept the
offer Of Messrs Neill and Knapp to act
as mediators In the wage controversy
with the engineers was discussed at q
meeting Of the conference Of the railroads
which convened this forenoon. Definite
announcement Of the railroads attitude
sion OF the conference. probably late this
afternoon.
The engineers remained In session
awaiting the outcome Of the railroad
managers deliberations.
Several railroad officials said prior to
gong into conference this morning that
there was reason to believe the 01fer of
Messrs. Nelll and Knapp would Re ac-
eepted by the railroads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23

Before q license can be granted to q
club It must be shown that 1t Is duly in
corporated. that its membership IL bona
nde. al being on an equal statrs, with
equal privileges and responsibilities. that
its purposes are legitimate and that the
sale OF liquor ID intended as no more than
revenue.
Sales TO minors are prohibited and the
word knowingly Is omitted from the
present law. but II is expressly provided
that Ignorance OF the age Of the minor
shall be no defense to q prosecution.
mo Intoxicating liquor can be sold
lContinued on second Payej
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-04-23

Fair tonight and Wednesday;
cooler tonight, probably light frost
in exposed places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

welt discussed for six hours the political
situation with a group of friends consist
ing of Gov. Johnson of California, Col.
Nelson of the Kansas City Star, former
burg Leader; F.. A. Van Valkenburg.
manager of the Philadelphia North Amer
lean, and Clifford Pinchot. At the conclu-
sion of the conference Mr.. Finn said:
more than one week ago I was here
for several days and talked with Col.
Roosevelt frequently. I went back to
Pittsburgh and the friends of the colonel
opened a Roosevelt headquarters. After
that the Roosevelt headquarters in Pitts
burgh will not be closed. and that / am
now going in to fight with all my power
for Roosevelt delegates to the republican
national convention
Col. Nelson was asked: Have you and
the Others persuaded Col. Roosevelt to
make a statement that he will accept the
nomination."
81 hope so,' he replied.
Representative Morris Sheppard of the
first Texas district has announced that
after the expiration of his present term
he will retire from politics. assigning i'll
health as the reason for his retirement.
In an effort to secure delegates from
the District of Columbia for Champ
Clark, the National Democratic Associa-
ton of the District last night organized
at 942 street ana ulooTseo the CAN
didacy of George Killeen for delegate
from the District to the democratic ma
tional convention.
Attorney General Wickersham left
Washington today to make three political
speeches in the middle west. At St. Louis
tomorrow night the Attorney General will
| discuss Business and the Law" and Sat
| urday afternoon at luncheon will speak
on National Stability" dealing primar-
{lx, NIL Ia Initiative referendum and
recall. 1.-The Administration Antitrust
/ Record" will be set forth by the Attorney
General in a speech Monday night at
Milwaukee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Readers Club Gives Recital.

The Washington Readers Club gave
it's fourth recital of the season at the
Public Library last night. Selections
from Browning, love lyrics and dialect
poems were included in the reading by
Mrs. Glenna Smith TinninX and Miss
Isabel Mathilde Pechin. The next recital
Of the club will be given March IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Election Of Officers.

Officers were elected for the ensuing
year as follows: Charles r. Burr, re-
elected president; DR.. James A. Watson,
first vice president; DR.. Thomas D. Mudd
second vice president; Maurice Otter
back, treasurer: Albert E. Beck, secre-
tary; William ]. Latimer, assistant Sec
rotary; Thomas E. Reardon, sergeant-at-
arms; George o. watson, Charles T.
Graft, Dr. Richard A. Pyles and l.. NJ.
Anderson, members of the executive COM
mittee in addition to the new officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

A movement started at Fredericks burg,
Va, few days ago among a number OF
youths and young men for the esta blish-
ment of Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation. The ministers of the city are
cooperating in the effort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Reward of Bravery Urged.

Secretary Albert E. Beck went into de-
tail concerning the bravery Of Marcellus
Balderson and Arthur Lusby in saving
the lives of other boys from drowning in
the Eastern branch, and urged that some
fitting testimonial be given these boys
for their bravery. 1t was decided to ask
Carnegie medals for the boys. A sub
scription was started for the purchase by
citizens of the town of suitable medals.
Mr.. Beck Investigated the matter and
reached the conclusion that these rescues
were unquestionably heroic and self-sac-
rificing.
Many improvements will be requested
of the Commissioners, including planting
new trees on a number of streets in the
suburb, laying of granolithic sidewalk on
the west side of Nichols avenue between
Good Hope road and u street, urging
the passage of bill to appropriate $500
for the Improvement of Minnesota avenue
from Good Hope road to 18th street and
opening Of public alleys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Atlantic Coast Line,

Florida Augusta Cuba South.
All-steel. archaeological Pullmans.
ltd. trains daily. 1419 New York ave. NV
Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15

The Star above an ad i'm
diCateS it has won the $I.OO
cash prize. For details see
Classified Pages.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

IS REWARD FOR IMPORTATION TO IDEN-
tify auto driver who ran over dog on 18th
near III ST. NV. Feb. IA. Address +. q. Box
"a, city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Nichols Avenue Improvement.

1t was stated that Senator Martin had
introduced in the Senate a bill appropri-
ating $4,000 for the macadamizing and
widening of Nichols avenue from Good
Hope road to Talbert street. A COM
mittee Of citizens was responsible for this
item, it was said, and it was their desire
that this work should proceed at the
same time the work on the approach was
in progress. The avenue will be widened
two feet, according to the wording of the
bill
The Commissioners will be urged to
take early action in regard to the sug-
gestion made by the association that a
police regulation be promulgated requir-
ing all teams and vehicles to come to
stop when overtaking street car, when
the car has stopped at a corner to allow
passengers to board or leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

as private secretary or
stenographer; reliable, accurate, and capable
taking entire charge of correspondence: Il
years experience: highest class references
CONFIDENTIAL. Box 1OI Star Office
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
WANT COMMISSIONERS
TO PROD THE COMPANY
7Anac0stia Citizens Desire
Trolley Wires Buried on
Bridge Approach.

Citizens of Anacostia VIII begin cam
paign at once to induce the District Com
missioners to require the Anacostia and
Potomac River Railroad Company to
place its power underground on the ap-
proach to the new Anacostia bridge, and
also along Nichols avenue to Talbert
street. Their delay in ordering this work
was severely criticised at the February
meeting of the Anacostia Citizens Asso-
citation last evening
Maurice Otterback, chairman of the
committee on streets and highways.
showed that June %, 1906. Congress
enacted a law which required the railway
company to do this work as soon as the
Commissioners were convinced that the
fill had settled. Since that time. he said.
repeated efforts had been made to ascer-
tain the condition of this causeway, but
each time the efforts had failed
A petition was adopted. to be forwarded
to the Commissioners, and to which will
be affixed a large number of names, re-
questing them to order this work at once
The petition states that this roadway is
probably the worst in the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
New York. Paris
JULIUS GARFINKLE & Go.
WASHINGTON.

Extraordinary values are
FUR DEPT.
- French Seal Coats, SO inches
; long. $500 quality. n
:: Special St, for Friday $500
HOSIERY DEPT.
; Extra Quality Boot Silk Stockings,
IN black, white, tan, navy,
light blue and pink. For /Ac
; Friday only, pair. wv
regular price, SOC pair. All Sizes
Extra Quality Black Silk Stock
, 1ngs: all sizes. Regular ~,
. price. SiOO pair For Fri 6Oc
. day only, pair. ..... wv
UMBRELLA DEPT.
: Extra Fine Quality Taffeta SILK
Umbrellas, in black do ~
Values up to $3.50.
. GLOVE DEPT.
Broken sizes, 5k, 81, 6;
in gray cape and black kid. 81 II
Were $1.25 and $50.
UNDERWEAR DEPT.
Nainsook Gowns, low
. neck, short sleeves; trim
; med with lace and en- HHc
; broidery; at. wv
; Value, $50.
French Handmade
Embroidered Gowns; -
low neck, short sleeves; w Us
Value, $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
An Old Fayorite.

Olive Rush has. a charming drawing for
the illustrated song in our next Sunday
Magazine. 1t is for Clarfbel's IT Cannot
Sing the Old Songs bound to be one of
the most popular Of the series.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
MASSAGE.

ANNA b. JOHNSON, 1914 18th st. NV, gives
massage and all branches for rheuma tism and
poor circuiation; also cabinet baths and alcohol
9 OIL rub. Appointment by phone. North 4095
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
PALMISTRY.

the well known scientific palmist Readings.
one dollar. Phone North $780, Studio. 1922
@ st NV. Hours. II to pm.