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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16

You are in danger of attack from two op-
posite sources. owing TO the statement
you have given out in regard TO the set
tlement of the Mexican situation. One
of these is a certain influence that wants
Intervention and military occupation, and
is bitter against the state department
for it's holding out against intervention.
Having so far failed in that direction, ii
is now incensed at your suggestion and
may turn on you both here and in Mex
leo. The other influence is man in a
great department, who cordially dislikes
you and everything South American.
He is plainly jealous of your work for
Pan American good feeling and trade and
of the growth of the Pan-American union.
Look out for him, as he may endeavor TO
do you and your cause harm.
4 cannot believe that this anonymous
statement is worthy of actual credence.
have the most profound respect and re-
gard for the head of the department TO
which this letter may have referred, and
do not believe for a moment that it re-
fers to him. 1t must refer to some suo-
ordinate, but who he is | cannot ina gine.
with these observances, unless | am
uniustly attacked, | shall have nothing
whatever TO say on the Mexican stua-
ton lest it be naisconstrued and do harm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16
This Skin Peeler All
the Rage in Society
(From society World. )

There is a growing tendency among
women of culture and fashion to pay
more attention to hygienic means of
preserving their charms. The advent OF
mercolized wax doubtless has been
largely responsible for this. This re-
substance produces complex
ions so natural in appearance, so mag
netically beautiful. artificial. complex
ions are no longer desired Instead Of
"doctoring" an offensive skin, skin is
peeled off The wax peels the skin 50
gradually. in such fine particles, no dis
comfort is experienced The fresher,
younger skin beneath, wholly in evi-
dence within week or two, is lilly
white, satiny soft and smooth. It's
not a patched-over complexion, but a
brand new one. That's why mercolized
wax has become such a rage among
society folks. The wax is put on nights
like cold cream and washed off morn
ings All druggists have it; one ounce
will do
Another hygienic treatment now much
in favor is one to remove wrinkles,
made by dissolying 1 OF. powdered sax
olite in Il pint witch hazel Used as !,
wash lotion it acts like magic.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16
Wire Communication Cut

Laredo, Tex, February 15.-It is said
on information secured from federal tele-
graph sources that General Geronimo
Trevino, commander of the Mexican
army in the northern states, has dis
patched troops from Monterey with orders
to retake Neuvo Laredo which surren-
dered today to a small rebel band led by
Colonel Pascual Orozco, Sr. 1t is also
said that the director general of the Mex
ican telegraph lines has ordered wire
communication with Monterrey cut. Op-
orators employed in the commercial tele-
graph offices at Nuevo Laredo have quit
their keys. taking their typewriters and
records of the company with them In
anticipation that an attack might occur
during the night.
The passenger train due in Laredo at
s o'clock was held up by a band of rebels
at LaJarita station, about is miles south
of the border.
The taking of Nuevo Laredo is the
first of a series of actions to be inaugll-
rated by Andres Garza Gain. 1--WE are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16
Urge Troops for Border

Austin, Tex, February 15-Gov. o.
II. Colquitt of Texas sent a telegram
tonight to President Taft urging that
United States troops in sufficient num-
bers be sent to Laredo and Browns
vile, Tex, to protect that section of
the border against Mexican bands that
might cross the boundary bent on loot
Ing In the event federal troops are
not ordered TO the border the COVER :
nor asserts lie Will establish a militia
patrol along the Rio Grande.
1t was learned tonight that Cover
nor Colquitt appealed TO President
TAFT three days ago TO intervene III
Mexico. In reply a dispatch from Sec
rotary of State Knox TO the COVER
nor stated that events up to that time
were not considered as warranting any
alterations in the "hands off" policy
maintained by this government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16


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they increased their fire until 1t was more
violent than at any previous stage OF
the seven days lighting.
Most of those in Mexico City who knew
President Madero's constancy of purpose
and stubbornness, were pessimistie today
regarding his resignation. Others. how
ever, believed he would yield to persistent
demands made by men high IN public
life.
Danger of Intervention
The presence of the war vessels of three,l
foreign nations at Vera Cruz and de-
velopments of the past six days appear
to have convinced even the Mexican cab
met ministers that it would be a mark
of great forbearance should foreign in
tervention be delayed much longer. This
has been bluntly urged on President Ma
dero as motive for his resignation.
The rebels aggressiveness during the
might struck more panic among the peo-
| ple thousands of whom filled the streets
during every lull in the fighting and
lhastened away from the danger zone.
| Before midnight Diaz, taking advant-
age of the unlighted streets, extended
his lines for several blocks, then en-
gagged the federal troops from his new
positions in the so-called "Juarez coli
lony," which is thickly populated with
foreigners.
Groups of rebel soldiers deployed
along Versailles street and from the
lroofs OF buildings pm Turin street and
Barcelona street. For a time they
maintained an almost incessant rifle
and machine gun fire at the federal out
lposts far out in what had beeen called
the neutral zone"
From time to time rebel cannon
threw projectiles In all directions, try
ling to draw the federal fire. They sue
jceeded between 3 and 4 o'clock in
awakening two federal batteries into
brisk action. A sharp artillery duel
lasting half an hour gave the city its
first experience OF night lombard
lment From o'clock until dawn there
Twas practical silence throughout the
lefty. At daybreak the rebels cannon
got a renewed reply from the govern
ment lines and the battle was again in
/ full swing.
Announcement of the resignation Of
President Madero was made on the
authority of the British legation at a
Hate hour last night, founded on the
fact that De La Barra's visit to Presi-
Ident Madero had been followed by an
limemdiate cessation of firing by both
sides. The Legation officials took this
as an indication that De La Barra had
succeeded in prevailing on the Presi-
ldent to resign, and announced it as a
fact.
1 General Huerta and other federal
commanders assured President Madero
today the government forces would win.
This was thought to have been the
jcause of the president refusing to re-
Isign.
Nuevo Laredo Captured
| Laredo, Tex, February 15.--Nuevo La
redo. Mexico. was captured by the rebels
| today without u shot being fired and
without harm happening TO any citizen
and with Inconvenience to few.
| Col. Pascual Orozco. Sr.. father OF the
rebel leader of northern Mexico rode in
Ian automobile to the federal barracks.
at the head of small party of revo-
lutionists. the garrison of 200 men for
mally swearing allegiance to the rebel
cause. The city was then proclaimed
under control of the rebels. with Andres
Cara Galan. who figured prominently in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16

cles here today than the Mexican inn
broglio itself.
The two affairs divide attention. The
state departments memorandum last
might, characterizing Director Barrett's
proposal as 'Mischievous activity; sem
ltimentality and amateur politics. =
dropped into official circles like a bomb
Coupled with the protest of the Ameri-
can colony in Mexico City, forwarded
by the American ambassador. it pro-
duced situation very startling.
The Pan-Aemrican union is supported
by the United States and the republics
of Central and South America. Each
contributes to It's support on a basis
of population and each nation has one
vote Ia the selection of director. The
United States pays the largest part of
the expense and while Director Barrett
has no official connection with the
Latin American relations of the United
States, lie is naturally in close rela-
tions' with the state department in its
dealings with the Republics of the
Isouth.
Director Barrett gave out a state
ment defending his mediation proposal
He said he honestly believed that his
action would strengthen the attitude Of
the administration against the interven-
ton.
Barrett Makes Explanation
4
ITO brand as amateur politics the
suggestion of mediation, a great and
accepted broad and practical agency of
international friendship, and to call a s
mischievous activity and sentimentality'
| the action of international cooperation
| to stop fighting and protect lives, seems
| to be the result of misunderstanding of
what l actually had in mind,9 said Mr..
Barrett.
what ! really and greatly fear and
| deplore, is that some person, or per-
sons, either in the United States or in
Mexico or in both places working to-
gether anxious to bring about forcible
| intervention and permanent occupation
| of Mexico by United States troops, and
consequently angry with me for pre-
senting a perfectly feasible plan for
immediate cessation of hostilities by In
| lternational mediation, have seized upon
me and my simple, informal and per-
lsonal suggestion as instruments to force
Intervention. and have worked UP SEN
| timent in the American colony to this
lend"
In view of the severity of the complaint
| of the American colony and the attitude
of the state department, ] am forced in
SELF defense to make public a fact never
4 before a subject of such criticism
Late last night and before ! had been
Informed of the report from Mexico City,
l received an anonymous letter. Assbest
can quote and recall, il was as follows
LAS a friend OF yourself and to oui
southern republics, l want to warn you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16

The case of Captain Ceilings gives en-
couragement for all sufferers from rupture.
He suffered n double rupture and was
confined to his bed for years. Physicians
examined his case and pronounced an
operation necessary, but he kept expert
menting on himself. Finally to the aston
ishment of all, he cured his ruptures and
never hnd any return of the trouble.
Capt. Ceilings sends his system TO rup-
tured people. If you Will mail the coupon
below, tor copy it) he will send ycu entirely
FREE, trial OF his process, SO you can
test it in your own case. This costs you
nothing, and no ruptured man, woman or
child can afford to ignore it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16

crowded with those unable to gain en-
trance
High tribute to the fairness and ca
pacity of Mr.. Sherman were paid by
senator Gallinger to whom he had con-
fided his fears of being forced to re-
tire from the vice presidents chair
before the end of his term.
The former vice presidents long
service as a member of the House was
reviewed by Senator Lodge.
Clark Pays Tribute
The tribute of the House of Repre-
sentatives to It's former member, who
for many years was head of influ-
ential committees. was paid by Speak
er Champ Clark.
that he could not be baited into an ex-
hibition of bad temper" said the speak :
er. I'm victory he was not offensive
" jubilant; in defeat he was not ut
terly cast down. He appeared equal to
both extremes of philosophy clearly
realizing with his optimistic philosophy
the astounding swiftness with which
situations change in this rapid age
The President said in part:
Mr.. sherman was man with whom
no one could come in contact without
feeling better for the meeting, and with
a more kindly disposition toward his fell
lowmen.
In the private galleries with Mrs Sher-
man were her three sons, Sheriff.. Rich
ard and Thomas NJ. sherman, all accom-
panied by their wives; Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph De Long and Mrs. L. p Moore
both of the latter sisters of Mrs. Sher-
man, and her brother. Sheriff. Babcock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16
MEMORIAL FOR THE
LATE VICE PRESIDENT
IS HELD IN SENATE
Official Capital, Including
President, Gather to Pay
Tribute to the Late
James S. Sherman

Washington, February 15.-President
Taft, his cabinet, the entire House of
Representatives, the Senate. the supreme
court and the diplomatic corps assembled
today in the Senate chamber at memorial
services for the late Vice President James
5. Sherman.
With all its solemnity, it was scene
of color and dignity, the President hanked
by the sombre-robed justices of the SUI
preme court and the brilliantly dressed
diplomats, arrayed in full court costume
It was said BY the Senate historians to
have been the first time since Washing
ton that President had entered the
senate chamber while Congress was in
session.
Both houses suspended business to hear
addresses eulogizing the late vice presi-
dent by President Taft Speaker Clark
and many senator's and representatives.
Abandoning legislative work for the
day, the Senate and House, by special
order. yielded their sessions to the me-
mortal exercises, Joined in by President
Taft, the cabinet. the supreme court of
the United States and prominent MEM
bers of the diplomatic corps.
The arrangements had been made by
the House of Representatives to proceed
in body to the Senate chamber immedi-
ately after convening at noon
Arrange for Visitors
The Senate committee headed by Sena-
tor Root had arranged places on the
floor of the chamber for the House mem
hers. the cabinet, supreme court, diplo-
mats, army and navy officers and scores
Of public men. Former President Roose-
welt. President-elect Wilson. Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks, Stevenson and Morton
had all been invited to participate, but
none was able to attend. The speakers
included President Taft, Speaker Champ
claI1 and Senators Root. O'Gorman, Oil
Yer, Gallinger, Kern LaFollette. Will
liams, Curtis, Martin Lodge, Thornton
and Cummins. The unusual scene of the
President addressing the Senate and the
presence Of diplomats and high officials
in the chamber attracted hundreds to the
galleries. None were admitted except
by a special card and the corridors were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16
NO DISTURBANCES !
IN MINE DISTRICT
Troops Succeed in Quieting
the West Virginia
Strikers

Charleston, ". Va. February l5.--Adiu-
tant General Elliott, in charge of the
troops stationed in Kanawha county, to-
night reported that today there were no
disturbances in the strike zone and ex-
pressed the belief that the situation now
is under control. Officers in the field are
on the alert. on account of rumors TO
the effect that the miners are preparing
u march on Charleston and demand the
release of Mother Jones.
One company of state militia is being
retained in this city and few soldiers
were quartered in the state capital in tire
day to prevent attempts at disorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16
Marshall Leaves for Home

Phoenix Ariz. February 15.--After a
visit OF three weeks at the ranch of
Mrs Marshall's parents Mr.. and Mrs.
w Il. Kimsey. Vice President-elect
Thomas r. Marshall left today for In
dianapolis Mrs. Marshall accompanied
him. He said he did not know whether
he would write an inaugural address.
In any case. he would not until after
he had conferred with President-eIect
Wilson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16

. "a. Time Ny Ll.e I Got Rid OF
Corns, "GETS-IT" lis n Marvel-
plan corn cure, "GETS-IT." Watch IT
get rid of that corn, wart callus or
bunion in a hurry, "GETS-IT'' Is as
sure as time 1t takes two seconds
to apply--thats all. No bandages to
stick and fuss over no salves to make
eorns sore and turn true flesh raw
and red, no plasters, no more knives
and razors that may cause blood poison
no more digging at corns. Just the
easiest thing in the world TO use Your
corn days are over. ~GETS-IT'' is
guaranteed. 1t Is safe, never hurts
healthy flesh.
Your druggist sells .GETS-IT 25
cents per bottle. or direct if you wish,
from L. Lawrence & Co.. Chicago.
Sold In Birmingham by Eugene
Jacobs Drug Store. Gale Drug Co.
q stores) So7 First Avenue and Pratt
Station
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16
HANDS OFF MEXICO
is THE DECISION OF ,
MR.. TAFT AND HIS
CABINET MEMBERS
Taft Attends Dinner
Ccontinued From Page One,

imately 5000 blnejackets in the Atlantic
ports of Mexico in a like time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16
Orozco Is Released

Orozco, Sr.. was recently released from
custody at Austin. Tex, after being de-
tained more than two months. He was
first arrested at Ell Paso at the direction
of the Secretary of War and held at
Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, on the
charge that he had engaged in reVolu-
tionary activities against friendly gov
ernment. He was given his liberty on
bona after several weeks. but was re-
arrested on a criminal charge preferred
by representatives of the Mexican gov
ernment and remained in the Beaver
county jail for the required 10 days with
in which evidence might be accumulated
to warrant his deportation. With the
expiration of this time the United States
commissioner before whom he was
brought ordered his release. At the time
a letter signed by Orozco, Jr. was pub
lished in which the younger man urged
that his father retire from revolutionary
activity and go to California. where the
Orozeo family has established resi-
dence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16

connection with the Reyes revolt of last
year, in command.
The municipal offices and custom house
we're taken in charge and the chief of
police and other city officials jailed. The
local branch of the National Bank of
Mexico was also taken charge of but
there was no pillaging. Saloons were
closed and tonight everything is quiet.
Twenty Americans were given safe escort
across the border. Sheriff Amador San
chez of Webb county. Texas, secured a
promise from the rebel leaders that should
subsequent trouble occur no fire would
be directed toward the United States side
of the international boundary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16

President Taft spent less than an
hour at Speaker Cannon's dinner and
hurried back to the White House where
seven members of the cabinet were
awaiting him in the executive mansion
proper. In addition to the army officers
at the earlier conference being General
Aleshire.
The quartermaster general was present,
The session began by reading of the
freshest dispatches from Mexico City.
The early cabinet meeting came after
conference between President Taft,
Secretary Stimson and Brigadier General
Crozier, president of the army war col
lege. who We're called into conference
TO once again go over the plans that
would be put into effect in case interven-
tion became necessary. If the army is
to be sent to Mexico the transports will
be dispatched from Galveston, Tex, in
stead of Newport News
No new orders resulted from the con-
ference, but Mr.. Stmson and General
Crozier were told to be ready for any
emergency. The President was still of
the opinion that Intervention would be
unnecessary. lie reiterated that he would
direct Intervention only in case of a
wholesale murder of American citizens.
II Congress chooses to find casus belli
in the casualties incidental to street fight
ing in Mexico City the President would
not oppose it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16

going TO continue operations until the
overthrow of the administration is brought
about. said Orczco TO the press repre-
sentatives tonight "rhe rebel forces in
Chihuahua are unanimous for the tenn
porary placing in the executive position
of General Trevino at present in Mon
terey, and I can say also. that we firm
" believe this to be the ambition of Felix
Diaz. We do not center on General
Trevino as the only available man, how
ever. AS a matter of fact any man
who would be willing TO harmonlze and
bring about order throughout the country
would be to our liking" From reliable
source it is learned authoritatively that
the taking of Lamposas, a thriving city
so miles south of the border is contern-
plated. Next it is planned to move on
Monterey. Rebel leaders anticipate that
they can muster a force of about 1O0V.
Emilio Del Bosque, manager of the fed
eral telegraph office in Nuevo Laredo
and eight telegraphers crossed the border
tonight.
They presented themselves to the Mex
lean consul here. The manager and men
refused to be impressed into service by
the rebels. One teegrapher Donatio
Geraria, who is said to have affiliated
with the rebels remained in charge of the
office and had appointed manager OF the
district by the rebel leaders now in con-
troll of Nuevo Laredo. a relative.
-
Salt Lake City, Utah, February 1S.--.Sid-
ney Switzerland, who was wounded by a
shell in the Porters hotel. is son of an
American Episcopal clergyman. He was
born in Mexico City and with the excep-
tion of short time spent in New York
al an employe of the Ward line, has lived
in Mexico. In his last message to the
local newspaper for which he is cor
respondent, he said there was no anti
American feeling in Mexico City and that
tervention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16
Away
Mis- TRUSS!
Strenuous Old Sea Captain Fools the Doctors
And Cures Himself.

No man, woman or child who is rup-
tured-no matter how severely or at what
age-neod despair of being cured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16
Try "GETS-T," See
Every Corn Vanish!
The Corn Cure ON New Plan-Gets
Every Corn Quick and Sure

You've tried a lot of things for corns,
but you've still got them. Try the new
sure, quick. - los way-the new
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16

Washington. February 15.-The Diaz
revolution in Mexico has now dragged out
full week; has resulted in great loss of
life and mammoth damage to property;
has involved the United States in a great
deal of expense through the dispatch OF
warsfips to southern waters. for the pur-
chase of large quantities of supplies for
troops and the commissioning of trans
ports.
Yet officials were ready to confess to-
day that peace seemed no nearer than 1t
did last Sunday night.
Military men believe that if Diaz had
pressed his advantage that day. instead of
entrenchlng himself in the arsenal, he
would have prevailed before dawn of
Monday Today was one of rumors and
speculation and the state department Of
iicials we're kept busy denying that the
administration had changed its policy re-
gardng Mexico and was about to inter
vene. With a degree of freedom quite
undiplomatic. the reports OF Ambassador
Wilson and the American consuls in Mex
leo. even including caustic comment upon
the conduct of the war. were given pub
lioity, SO that it is probable that If Con-
gress should adopt any of the pending
resolutions calling for the official cor
respondence regarding the Mexican rev
oluton. there would be little to that
already given the press from the state
department
Expenditure Great
Ambassador Wilson, encouraged in his
efforts to remove Americans and foreign
ers from the danger zone in the Mexican
capital, and il need be the draft of Sl0,-
900 already made available In his favor
will receive additions. The state depart
ment has not commented upon Mr.. VIII
sons declination to accept the invitation
of President Madero to transfer the
American embassy to other quarters 1t
is said this would include the protection
of the embassy from the theatre of war
The emergency arising in the vacation
OF the premises by others, the American
envoy would also yield The day closed
with officials here anxiously awaiting an
outcome of the efforts to terminate the
week long battle through the good Of
fees of Senor De La Barra and the Span
ish minister. cologan v Cologan.
President Madero, as we'll as General
Diaz, is denied arms and ammunition from
the United States. This necessarily adds
to the desperation of the federal forces
The American government Is rigidly
enforcing the neutrality proclamation is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16

OF course the menu, service and
general surroundings will be in
thorough keeping with the usual
hieh standard. Could we say
moreg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-16
MADERO REFUSES
TO RESIGN AS THE
MEXICAN PRESIDENT

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