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The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
ADMIRAL FLETCHER's ZONE
OF PROTECTION CAUSES
MUCH SATISFACTION HERE

The measures taken by Admiral Fletch-
er for the protection of Americans and
other foreigners at Tampico, where at
last reports received here fighting was
still going on between Mexican federals
and revolutionists, are regarded by Of
fcials as lessening greatly the danger
of complications at that point.
So effective are Admiral Fletcher's ar
rangements considered that it was said
there is nothing in the situation which
calls for any fresh instructions to the
American naval commander. 1t is felt
here that in affording to Americans place
of refuge on the American warships, and
in establishing a place Of refuge on shore
for non-combatants, the admiral has done
much to lessen the possibility of injury
to Americans, which might make drastic
action upon the part of the American
forces a necessity. There0s every belief
here that his notice to the commanders
on both sides that they must not fight in
the vicinity of the refuge zone he has
established on the beach, nor in the
neighborhood of valuable foreign proper
ty will be respected by both rebel and
federal leaders. The guns Of the Tacoma
and Chester are covering this zone, ready
to enforce his notice.
Officials here conclude from Admiral
Fletchers dispatches that the best spirit
prevails among the several naval COM
manderS at Tampico, and that the Ger
man and British officers re cooperating
with Admiral Fletcher in a most crafty
ing manner. Admiral Fletcher has de-
clared his willingness to give refuge to
all foreigners, regardless of nationality,
but he reports to the Navy Department
that the British and the German naval
commanders have each chartered ships
of the merchant marine upon which to
place refugees of their respective ma
tionalities.
Expect Rebel Victory.
While officials here are careful not to
commit themselves in any way as favor
ing either side in the fighting at Tampico.
there is no doubt that the general eX-
pectation is that the revolutionists will
eventually take the city. The federal |
garrison is outnumbered, two to one, &C
cording to information received here, and
the revolutionists are already reported
to have captured the left bank OF the
river, from the mouth up to the city.
The possession Of Tampico by the revo- |
lutionists will be a great asset. 1t will
give them an important port on the east
coast of Mexico, for the first time since
the present revolt began, through which |
they can bring in all sorts of military and
other supplies. They will then be on
equal terms with Huerta in the matter
of obtaining arms and ammunition. Pos |
session Of Tampico will also be valuable |
in a financial way, as it will enable the
revolutionists to collect the export tax
on the oil shipped from that port as well
as the customs duties. This tax amounts
to a very considerable sum- as Tampico
is the principal shipping port for the en-
tire oil district. From Tampico there Is
also a railroad line to Mexico City, over
which the revolutionists will have con- |
troll if they take the coast city.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
ms WOODROW WILSON NO MORE
Woman. Adopting Boy, Has His
Name Changed.

New York. Dec I1-"woodrow Wilson
Gray sounds like a name that any boy
should be proud to bear but IL isn't good
enough for Anna L. Gelbraith, trained
nurse, Of Isl East Sixty-third street She
had the name changed today when he
adopted young Woodrow and hereafter
he VIII be called Guilford Lex Galbraith.
Supreme Court Justice, Cohalan gave
Miss GaIbraith permission TO adopt the
boy. He was born in her sanitarium on
November II. 1872, and was left there
by his mother
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
Man Dies in Hotel Fire.

Macon. Ga, Dec. 11.-One unidentified
man persisted and many narrowly es-
capped death early this morning when the
Williams Hotel at Fourth and Mulberry
streets was destroyed by fire.
There were sixty-seven guests in the
hotel and many were compelled to fee
in their night clothes. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
HELD WIFE AS A WHITE SLAVE
Prisoner Hears Woman Accuse Him
at Trial In PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia. Dec. IA remarkable
tale of white slavery was told upon
the witness stand in the United States
District Court here today by Mrs. Anna
Gwynne. Of Luzerne. Pa. in the trial OF
her husband. Evan ]. Gwynne, charged
In three indictments with transporting
her from State to State for immoral pur-
poses.
The young woman told how she had
supported Gwynne for several years and
how he forced her TO turn her money
over to him by physical violence.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
n A wicker,ham,s Auto Stolen.

The automobile of T. A. wickersham,
2s01 Calvert street northwest, manager
of the Colorado building, was stolen yes
terday from in front of a department
store, where it had been left by Mrs.
wickersham. Police Of the seventh pre-
cinct found the car, practically wrecked,
last evening in Pierce Mil Road, Rock
Creek Park No arrest has been made.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
SAYREs GUESTS AT DINNER.
Distib . ui,hed Guests Meet white
House Bridal Couple.


London. Dec. n.-Mr. and Mrs. Francis
Bowes Sayre went on a shopping tour
today. Sayre was dressed in a smartly
cut Prince Albert with a shiny topper
OF the latest London shape.
Their first stop was at the studio of a
weli-known photographer in Baker street.
Here they spent an hour in posing for
their official photographs for the news
papers.
The dinner given tonight by Ambassa-
dor Page in honor OF the couple was a
brilliant AFFAIR. The guests included Sir
Edward Grey, French Ambassador Cam
bon. the Earl and Countess of Halsbury,
the Countess of STAFFORD. Lady Paget,
President of the Board of Trade and Mrs.
Sydney Buxton. Bishop and Mrs. Boyd
Carpenter, Mrs. p. A. Jay, Mrs. Fred
erick Bronson, Mrs. Maurice Macmillan,
Daniel Macmillan. and Chalmer Roberts
Tomorrow the Sayres will be guests at
dinner with Lord Haldane.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
Areobus Flight Halted.

London, Dec. I1.-Claude Graham
Whites attempted flight from the Hem
don Aerodrome in Paris in an aerobus
today was postponed when the planes of
the machine were wrecked on a barbed
wire fence at Folkestone. The flight from
Hendon to Folkestone was made in a
heavy mist and White descended to get
his bearings. When he attempted to rise
from the field the machine swept across
n fence and was wrecked
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
SOLD WIFE FOR $50, SHE SAYS.
Woman Victim Testihes Against
Alleged White SLAYER.

New York, Dec. 11.-How wives are sold
for s0U by white slavers of New York
and nearby towns, was revealed today in
Federal Court before Judge Grubb, where
Joseph Romeo is on trial charged with
kidnapping Mrs Jennie Mazza, of Red
bank, N. J., into a life of bondage
Mrs. Mazza swore that Romeo used
his own wife to break her into white
italian for $50.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
ToDAY's SELECTIONS.
By NEW YORK TELEGRAPH.

Charleston.
First race = Greenbrae, Golden
Chimes, Bastante.
Second race-Patty Regain, John
Mars, Toison Dor.
Third race-Helen NJ, Ford Mai,
Charter.
Fourth race-outlan. Over the Sands,
Charles F. Granger.
Fifth race-Harcourt, Fairy God
mother, Guidepost.
Sixth race-Master Jim, Coreopsis,
Big Dipper.
Juarez.
First race-DroIl, DR.. Bailey, An
gle d.
Second race-Sigurd, Cordie F.,
Calethumplan.
Third race-orb, Emerald Gem.
Edith w.
Fourth race-Cousin Puss, Just Red,
Sir Fretful.
Fifth race Miss Sly, Janus, Galley
Slave.
sixth race-Mack B. Eubanks, Col
quit. Butter Ball.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
CHICAGO AIDS UNEMPLOYED MEN
Gives Them Work and Pays on with
Meal Tickets.

Chicago, Dec. ll.-Solution Of the IN
employed men problem in Chicago was
attempted by the city officials today in
offering work TO idle men.
The pay for each days work will be
a certificate good for three days food
and lodging at municipal shelter houses
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
Mrs. Rebeccn PyIes Dead.

Rockville, Nd, Dec. 11.-Mrs. Rebecca
PyIes, widow of Isaac Pyles, died sudden
Iy yesterday at the home Of a friend at
CIarksburg, this county. She was strick-
en- in the yard near the house and died
instantly. Heart failure is given as the
cause of death. Mrs. Pyles was about
fifty-five years cid.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
Fire mt swiss Legation.

Fire Of unknown origin did sos damage
TO the Swiss Legation, 20i3 Hillyer place
northwest, last night Firemen were
called by telephone. They found flames
spreading from a room at the rear Of the
second floor of the legation building.
Clothing and the walls Of the rooms were
damaged.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
FAvoRs FRENCH INCOME TAX.
New Premier Addresses Chamber OF
Deputies.

Paris. Dec. n.-Spealing as both pre-
mier and foreign minister, NJ. Doumergue
today in addressing the Chamber OF Depu-
ties declared in favor of an income tax
upon all French citizens and also in
favor of continuance OF the treaty with
Russia
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
AMERICAN GUNS
PROTECT Aliens
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

Consul SoobeIl was denied permission to
send a protest to the British Minister at
Mexico City, or to the British Ambassa-
dor at Washington, and that then he
appealed to American Consul Marion II.
Fletcher, asking him to intercede for
him.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
Dog save. Sausage Factory.

Syracuse, N. Y, Dec. 11.-"Ki-yi-yi-yi-
VI loudly barked a fox TERROR early to-
day when fire broke out in the sausage
factory of Peter Bronka. The dogs
alarm was heard by Broka and the
flames were confined to a one-story an
Dex
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
MORE RAILROAD MEN LAID OFF.

PennsyISani- Continues Policy of
Retrenchment-Mn Are Hit.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 1.-THE Pennsyl-
vania Railroad continues in its determi-
nation to cause a general retrenchment
in expenses and still is indefinitely sus-
pending its working forces.
The high salaried machinists and shop
men are the ones particularly singled out.
These men recently demanded and were
granted large wage increases. The latest
to feel the axe are the shops at Denni-
son. Ohio. where a total of 265 men were
released from the service tonight.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
KIN. Daughter and Herself.

Philadelphia, Dec. 11.-Despondent over
a long separation from her husband Mrs.
Hilda Aceta killed herself and her nine
year-old daughter Florence. this morn
ing. by gas asphyxiation in a lodging
house at 1896 Girard avenue, this city.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
n. & O, Re-eIcct. omc.r..

New York, Dec. 1.-THE directors of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad met this
afternoon and reelected the retiring Of
fcers
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
omcia1 shot in strike Riot.

Dublin, Dec 1L-John Holloway, vice
chairman of the dock board, was critical
ly injured today when he was shot dur
ing a riot between blackleg coal men
and strikers.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12

recently patented spring operated
fan, which resembles one Of the electric
type runs at steady speed for more
than three hours from single Eindlng
The Washington herald., 1913-12-12
$50 PERISH IN STORM.
Natives in Canoes Blown to Sen
from African Coast.

Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa,
Dec. IL-More than go natives are be-
lieved to have persisted today when
tornado blew twenty passenger-carryins
canoes out to sea.
Many upturned canoes were found later
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-10

by the eastern line and he is interest
ed in having the entire district in
cluded.
The proposition of Messrs, Westfall
and Lewis was favorably received by
the members of the Commercial Club
and citizens to whom it was presented
AS Mr.. Westfall put it Tuesday
night: Van Cleve has nothing in com.
mon with the east side of Jackson
county. When we go to the county
seat, it takes us week to make the
trip, and they do not even afford us
a place to sleep or eat while we are
there. We want the new county and
Biloxi for the county seat, and we will
vote solidly for it, if we are given the
opportunity"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-10
LOAN MONEY ON
IMPROVED FARMS
HEARST & MAeRUDER MAKE AR
RANGEMENTs TO REPRESENT
EASTERN FIRM.

The law firm of Hearst C Magruder,
of this city, has just perfected an agree
ment with an eastern money syndi-
cate whereby they have 100000
made available for loans on i'm.
proved farms in Forrest and
adjoining counties The loans
which they are authorized to make, are
to bear interest at s per cent, payable
annually and are to run for five years.
1t is learned that these loans will
be made on improved farms only, and
are not available where city property
or cut over or unimproved land is the
basis of security. 1t is stated also that
the syndicate requires that farm be
productive enough to give reasonable
assurance that the interest each year
will be paid out of the annual income
on the farm.
The farm loan business which has
been so servicable in promoting the
development of agriculture in many
sections of the union has been slow in
taking root in this section 1t is a mat
ter of general interest, therefore, to
know that Hearst & Magruder have
formed connection prepared to sup
ply money on good farm mortgages.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-10
FOUR ALARMS KEEP
FIRE DEPT. BUSY

Four fire alarms within two and a
half hours this morning kept the fire
department on the run, and with the
thermometer around 80 the fire horses
were put through some severe endur-
ance tests.
The first alarm this morning called
the department to the residence Of
]. f. Arledge, on Edwards street,
where a roof blaze caused about $50
damage.
The second alarm was from a small
dwelling on New Orleans street, occu-
pied by Fl. Lischkoff. The fire, which
was caused by a defective flue, was
extingulshed with but small damage.
The last two alarms were the result
of a fire which entirely destroyed a
small house owned and occupied by a
negro and situated on Currie street.
The party who turned in the first
alarm for the Currie street fire, stated
that the fire was on Mobile street.
After making the run down that street
it was learned the fire was on Currie
street, a second alarm was sent in
and the department had to make anoth-
er long run and as a consequence the
building was burned to the ground.
The fire department was called to
the plant of the Hattiesburg Foundry
& Machine Works at 1925 Wednesday
night by a small blaze on the roof of
the blacksmith shop, which was soon
extinguished, which caused only about
$50 damage.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-10
NJ ADOO AWAITS.
HAHN'S REPORT
WILL THEN TAKE UP WITH M'REY.
NoLos QUESTION OF iNvEsTI-
eating BANK FAILURE.

Washington, July 10.-Secretary Nc
Adoo last night decided to await the
report of the National Bank Examiner,
Samuel Ham, who has been investi-
eating the failed First-Second National
Bank of Pittsburg, before calling upon
Attorney General McReynolds to take
up the question of whether the national
bank act was violated in any of the
operations of the institution. Immedi-
ate reference of the situation to the
Department of Justice was considered
by the Treasury Department early in
the day, but this plan was changed to
conform to the usual procedure.
Examiner Ham expected to leave
Pittsburg Saturday night for Balti-
more-his regular station--to prepare
a report to Thomas P. Kane, acting
Comptroller of the Currency, on the re-
suits of the inspection of the books of
the banks made by himself and Exam
liner Smith. A copy of this report will
be furnished according to present
plans, to Attorney General Mercy
nolds and United States Attorney Jor-
dan of Pittsburg.
Chairman Mcknight, of the Pitts
burg clearing house association, advis-
ed Mr. Kane late yesterday that the
banking conditions in Pittsburg were
clearing up satisfactorily. He said the
run on the Pittsburg Bank for Savings
has practically subsidized and that some
of the money withdrawn was coming
back
National Bank Examiner Williams,
in charge of the First National Bank
of McKeesport, which closed its doors
simultaneously with the Pittsburg
bank, reported that arrangements
were being made to resume business
within a week.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-10
PROBABLY THEIR LAST REUNION

London, O., July 10.-What will in
all probability be the last reunion they
will ever hold was begun here today
by a handful of veterans of the Mexi-
can war. The old soldiers, who look
upon the veterans at the recent Get
tysburg reunion as mere youngsters,
plan to spend several days here in re-
newing acquaintance and swapping
yarns of the stirring days when they
followed Winfield Scott and Zach"
Taylor in the campaign below the
Rio Grande. The leading spirit of the
reunion Is Captain ]. D. Fisher, OF
Chillicothe, o., who is president of
the National Association of Mexican
War Veterans. Captain Fisher is 81
years old and almost blind.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-10

San Froncisco, July 10.-Forest fires
are raging fiercely on three sides of
Mount Tamalpais, which is landmark
of California, and the playground and
park of all the cities clustered about
San Francisco bay.
Three villages are threatened. Each
morning since the blaze started, 1t has
appeared under control, but each aft
ernoon the trade winds from the Pa
cific fan the flames anew. It is be-
lieved that carelessness of campers
is responsible. Three thousand sol
diers, sailors, naval apprentices, forest
rangers, and military volunteers are
fire fighters and working to prevent
the spread of the conflagration. Wo-
men in the threatened territory are
working as hard as the men. Shops
are closed and business is at stand
still.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-10
DOG AND MONKEY SHOW AT
THE GREATER GEM MONDAY

The first real live dog and monkey
show that has ever visited Hatties-
burg will be seen at the Greater Gem
Theatre Monday, matinee and night,
when Prof Hornes Dog and Monkey
Show, which consists of twenty-five
performing dogs, monkeys and apes
mot moving pictures) will appear on
the large stage that will be erected
in the Gem. Some of the tricks that
these dumb animals perform are won
derful. One of which is a basket ball
game with dogs, the captain of which
is an English bull dog, valued at $500.
There is also among this wonderful
group of dogs, one that does acrobatic
stunts and skates. The monkeys are
said to have been trained to do every
thing but talk. The admission Mon
day, matinee and night, for the trained
dog and money show will be 10c for
children the same as adults. A free
street parade will be given before the
performance begins.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-10
ROCK BOAT; THREE
YOUNG WOMEN DROWN

Durant, Okla, July 10.-Miss Alice
Spell of Durant, Miss Genevieve Jones
and Miss Annie Halsell of Bennington,
Okla, were drowned near here Tues
day night in the Blue river. Their
skiff capsized, due, it is said, to the
young women rocking the boat.
Miss Halsell's father, a member of
the party, was rescued by fishermen
who reached the spot after the girls
had gone down. The bodies of the
three young women were recovered
yesterday.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-10
noel WOULD Be
FEDERAL JUDGE
Ex-eovERNoR WRITES MEMBERS
yAzoo CITY BAR SEEKING
ENDORSEMENT.

Yazoo City, Miss, July 10.-Ex-Gov.
E. F. Noel. of Lexington, in the adjoin-
ing county of Holmes, is anxious to
fill the soft berth of a federal judgship.
He has written letter to the members
of the local bar, asking their support.
In his letter he says:
"A Federal judgship for the South
ern District of Mississippi will prob
ably be created about next January.
Bills to that effect are now pending in
each branch of Congress. There is
no state in the Union with anything
like our population that has not two
or more United States district judges.
According to my information the at
torney-general of the United States
will thoroughly investigate the profes-
sfonal record Of each applicant, and his
recommendation and the appointment
of the president will be largely based
on their opinions of obtaining the
highest efficiency in service.
Uht OO al dPpAlSdAts IL the us
trict be created, and would greatly ap-
preciate your Endorsement and that of
other members of your bar"
win Gov. Earl Brewer be a. candi-
date for the United States Senate, and
if so, will he make the race against
Senator Williams, or wait for a try
out before the people against Senator
Vardaman?
These are questions that have been
raised In the public mind by Gov. Brew
er in his Fourth of July speech at
Browns Wells, which speech has been
generally construed as a tentative an
nouncement for the Senate. Gov.
Brewer is quoted as having said: eff
In time he believed he could best serve
his people by becoming a candidate
again he would not hesitate to do so,
even at sacrifice of his legal In
terests." During the course of his ad-
dress the governor made what some
thought was a reference. to Hon, John
Hebron, who is conceded to be a can
didate for the United States Senate.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-10
FIGHT BETWEEN STRIKERS
AND IMPORTED EMPLOYEES

Lexington, KY, July 10.-One man
was seriously injured and three slight
ly hurt Wednesday in fight between
the striking linemen of the Kentucky
Utilities Company and imported en-
ployes. William Bell Of Chicago, a
member of the repair gang, had
climbed a pole to repair broken wire
when it is alleged crowd of strikers
rushed in and pulled Bell from the
pole and started a general fight. Bell
was unconscious when picked up and
his condition is critical
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-10
EDITORS MEET AT NEW ALBANY

New Albany, Ind, July 10.-Mem-
-bers of the Indiana Democratic Edi-
torial Association, many of them ac-
companied by their wives and families,
rounded up here today for their an
nual midsummer meeting and outing.
Several sessions for the discussion of
newspapers and newspaper making
are to be held, but the program pro-
vides that the most Of the time shall
be given over to entertainment and
side trips to places Of interest in this
vicinity. Saturday the editors will go
to French Lick Springs TO remain
over Sunday as the guests Of Thomas
Taggart, former chairman Of the Dem
ocratic National Committee
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-10
ANNUAL MEETING
OF FORREST CLUB

fhe annual meeting of the members
Of the Forrest Club was held wednes-
day night in the club rooms. Condi-
lions showed marked Improvement
since the last annual meeting. in mem,
bership, financial standing and inter
est In the club affairs.
w. G. Gillespie was reelected presi-
dent and w. n. Sparrow was re-elect.
ed secretary after the members of the
club had expressed their appreciation
Of the past services of these two gen,
tiemen. e. L. Robbins. DR.. Leo H.
Martin and E R. Farrell were elected
yice-prssidents.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-10
WANT new COUNTY;
BILOXI COUNTY SEAT

Biloxi, Miss, July 10.-The new
county idea is not dead nor even sleep.
ing. This was made apparent when W.
H. Westfeli of vanCleve. and F. A.
Lewis of Fort Bayou, attended the
meeting of the Biloxi Commercial Club
Tuesday night to urge that the por.
ton of Jackson county comprising the
new Van Cleve consolidated school
district be included in the proposed
new county.
Mr.. Lewis property at Fort Bayou is
included in the new county, but the
Won cIeve school district ises'ttA two
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1913-07-10

Hon. ]. r. Tally, J. R. Tally, Jr.,
Judge J. M, Stevens and N. T. Currie,
returned this morning from several
days visit to Washington, New York
and other points of interest. The party
reports having had a very enjoyable
trip. At Washington they met num-
Der of President Wilson's official fami-
ly, and were shown many courtesies
by members of the Mississippi delega
ton in Congress.