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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
Day Of Terror.

1t was another day OF terror for hum
dred5 OF thousands Of non -combatants.
These Included large numbers OF for
eiSners who could find in no part OF the
city spot free from danger
Shells raked the principal streets of the
capital and tore their way into private
homes and business buildings, az well
as through the public structures for
which they were intended.
Bullets from machine guns and rifles
penetrated all corners, finding lodgemen Mt
In buildings even In the remote sections
unofficially but tactitly designated yes-
terday as the neutral zone.
The Cuban and Belgian legations were
rendered untenable. the occupants seek
Ing shelter elsewhere. The French con-
eulats suffered fate similar to that OF
tho American consulate several days ago.
the consul transferring his office TO his
country's lega tion.
Both government and rebels Insist that
they Will fight 10 q finish.
In view OF this declaration, the Cuba n
minister asked his government tonight
for authorize ton TO charter special trains
TO remove from the capital tomorrow
such Cubans as wish TO leave. He pro-
poses 10 land them at Vera Cruz and
there place them aboard q ship flying
the Spanish flag. II one Is in port; other
wise. on an American warship due to-
morrow.
II was said tonight that the action oil
the Cuban minister may be followed by
other Diplomats
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
Shell Pierces Hotel.

The Hotel Jardin, diagonally oppo-
site the cable office, was pierced by a
shell in the late morning. Several
rooms were wrecked. but no one was
injured.
For the first time in the history of
wars the Red Cross has been barred
from the federal lines. There is a
claim by Madero's generals that the
emblem was used by the rebels as a
decoy. The White Cross is still rec
ogni2ed
Several shells have reached the
American club building, one bursting
in the library and shattering the por-
traits OF Washington, Mckinley, Roose~
velt and Woodrow Wilson. Taft's pic
ture is untouched.
The attempt Of Diaz to put his
troops into the streets and effect a
hand-to hand engagement was not re-
sponded to by the federals. But they
made counter sortie in the afternoon
and tried to take Belem prison, which,
freed Of its prisoners by the rebels
yesterday. is now one OF the strong
holds of Diaz. Sixty federals were
killed and as many wounded IN the
furious assault.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
Have Narrow Escape.

Portions Of shrapnel shell were hurled
through the floor above the billiard rooms
among a group OF Americans there. Four
sleeping rooms on the fourth floor were
wrecked From one the entire wall was
torn away.
The wrecking OF this building is typical
OF the damage done many others in all
parts of the city,
Just around the corner from the Amer
Jean club. near Porter's hotel. r. M.
was struck by shrapnel, suffering scalp
wound.
Madero's promise that the subjuga ton
of Diaz would be swift and terrible to-
day, because the government had
planned to surround him completely and
heaviest guns. was In no way fulfilled.
Only at times was the bonn bar rdment OF
today az heavy as the average OF yes
terday. and the heaviest fire was from
the rebel guns,
The federal fire generally was slow,
although II was persistent
The rebel comma nders orders 10 his
men were TO reserve their fire, and lit
tie ammunition was wasted. No oppor-
tunity was lost. however, to throw shells
at the troublesome batteries, and his
machine guns and rifiemen effectually
prevented the rear approach OF the gov
ernment troops.
His greatest energies were displayed
in the line Of fire toward the palace.
where his big guns SCARED the walls
cleared the big square In front Of federal
reserves.
The battle lasted all day. broken only
at brief intervals.
One rebel reverse terminated In the
wiping out OF seventy rebels and the
taken yesterday. several blocks south Of
the arsenal
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
HUSBAND MAKES OFF
WITH WIFE'S MONEY

CHICAGO. Feb, 13-Mrs. G. A Philips
asked the police today 10 search for her
husband. who, she says, has disappeared
with $500 belonging 10 her. They we're
married IN San Francisco less than two
weeks ago and arrived IN Chicago last
Tuesday.
Yesterday Philips left the South Michi-
were staying with $4,000 belonging 10 his
wife and $4,000 OF his own. telling her he
was going 10 deposit the money in bank
Mrs. Philips did not discover that the
bank WAS closed on account OF Lipcoln's
birthday until some time later. When
her husband failed to return home today
she appealed TO the police.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
Pictures Riddled.

President McKinleys lace is now set
In a circle Of bullet holes, While the
portrait of President Taft, hanging next,
escaped with a single mark.
President elect Wilson'S features were
riddled. while at the other end OF the
limo OF portraits balls found lodgment In
plenty In tho picture OF Jefferson
To the rear of this room is large
one used for billiards and pool There
many Americans were gathered. IS the
manager had forbidden the members to
assemble in the front room, when a Sec
ond series OF shells crashed through the
wall. These tore q way through the story
above
Some OF these shells entered almost on
line with the floor, From the fire
which followed the greatest damage re-
suited. All but one she'll exploded This
remains buried in the third wall which It
encountered.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
A TEN CENT BOX /
OF 'CAScARE1S''
Insures You Against Head.
ache, Biliousness, Consti-
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and cost only 10 cents box from ro,'5
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
VESSEL CAUGHT
IN THE BREAKERS
Unknown Craft Sending Up Sig
nails OF Distress Near Ne
halem Bay, Oregon.

BAY CITY, Or. Feb. 1S.-An unidentl-
fed vessel Is la boring IN the breakers
near the foot OF Necarneah mountain,
about two miles north OF Ncnalem bay,
Information that craft was sending up
rockets and firing distress signals was
received shortly before p. m. at the
Garibaldl llfe- saving station. Life saw
ers departed in their power boat nut it
was not expected that they would be
able to return before tomorrow.
Tho telephone operator at Brighton,
the point nearest the scene. said II was
feared the vessel was q passenger carry
ing craft, as she carried a gun. tele-
phone message from Brighton. received
here at 1915 p. m, said tine vessel was
stlll signaling,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
BATTLE BEGINS AT
SIN THE MORNING

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 13.-At 5 o'clock
this evening 1t was reported that Cen
eral Diaz had demanded the surrender
OF the national palace. All through the
day the rebel batteries Of heavy guns
were throwing fierce fire Of shrapnel
around the paaace ae,,o Many ,hiH on, od them EN-
building. and federal soldiers were COM
PEELED 10 move to cover.
Before dark the fire on both sides was
intermittent, but apparently less vigor-
Gus from the federals. The government
troops were receiving ammunition In
small consignments. and II was said that
they were running short
The fifth day of the battle began at
5 o'clock a battery OF federal artillery
opening fire on the arsenal, but although
the bomoardment was kept up without
cessation for an hour Or more, 1t had no
apprecla ole effect ON the rebel defenses.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
MEDIATION URGED
UPON GOVERNMENT
Continued from Page One.)

view to learning what water transpor.
tation could be secured from private
shipowners in case it should become
necessary to transport more than the
first brigade Of the regular army to
Mexican waters, the military agency
Of the government rested today, salts
fled with the preparations already
made to meet any emergency.
For the present the entire efforts
Of the administration are being con.
centrated upon the protection of for
eign life and property in the Mexican
capital without actual forcible inter.
vention, which the president s do.
termined TO avoid until the last e1-
tremity. ambassador Wilson is act
ing under instructions Of that charac-
ter and it was in pursuance Of that
plan that he was given credit Of
$4,000 to defray the expenses of re-
moving, sheltering and feeding helpless
Americans and presumably other dis
tressed foreigners from the scene of
hostilities. Such action was necessary
because of reports from unofficial
sources IN Mexico to the effect that
many Americans who willingly would
quit the city were prevented from do
ing go by lack Of funds for railroad
Transportation.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
Gomez on Border.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Feb. 1S.-EmlIio
Vasquez Gomez. once proclaimed pro-
YlslonaI president OF Mexico, which tItle
he held for a week until ordered deposed
by Orozco. is eDcamped on the United
States side OF the Rio Grande near Fl
the border. according TO advices received
here today. The revolutionary junta in
San Antonio. however declares Gomez is
not TO be invited back TO Mexico. He
is under bond 10 appear at the April
term OF the United States district court
10 answer to an Indictment Charging
neutrality law violation
Another dispatch says that David de Ia
Fuentc, who has taken a prominent part
in the leadership OF the revolutionists OF
northern Mexico, now is attempting TO
form a junction with Felix Dlaz
Mexican Consul LoZano of Laredo re-
ported 10 Consul General Manuel 4.
Esteya here today that more than 5000
Japanese and several hundred Germans
have crossed from the United States Into
Mexico within the last week
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
Intervention Is the Only
Recourse, Says FIR. Coudert

NEW YORK, Feb. 13-Frederick r. Coudert, the lead
ing authority international law in this country said to the
International News Service today;
1.-THE United States has its guarantee that cltl
zens countries and property South America
will be safeguarded.
''If step n o the spirit of the Monroe
doctrine intervention is the only The only other
would repudiae the Monroe doctrine and allow
the British, French and Germans to land troops
'The United States could not afford have the other
nations dumping troops into Mexico We could ask the
look after subjects We would be
worse off than if in with troops
eff our citizens threatened with death their prop
with destruction, sit back and allow it to
without protest, to allow other nation to go
and do what ought to undertakc9
The crisis less serious than that confronting
in 1s9s'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
Nav Land Marines.

Admiral Fletcher. who is in command
Of the naval force now bound for Vera
Cruz, and Admiral Usher. who will ap-
pear at Tampico, within the next
twenty-four hours, on his flagship Vir-
ginia. will act under similar instruc-
tions to those which govern En-
bassador Wilson. These are generally
understood by naval officers 20 warrant
the commander of ship in landing his
marines or bluejackets at a port to
suceor Americans in distress there, but
not to authorize the dispatch of such
force into the interior Of the country
without further special instructions.
Secretary Knox's view is that while
some American lives NAV be lost
through the wild and reckless firing
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14

reduce Diaz speedily. but hesitated to do
so because OF humanitarian motives.
He denied that there was sympathetic
trouble except at Puebla, where he ad-
mitted slight difficulty, but asserted
that this had been settled.
The government telegraph wire still is
silent on the news throughout the repuh-
lic but there has reached here through
various sources information, which ap-
pears credible, to the effect that the Diaz
movement has found considera BILE favor
In many sections,
One report says that the city of Puebla
openly has proclaimed him provisional
president.
In the state OF Pueba Francisco Pra-
dilla, formerly with Orozco, is said to be
at the head OF body Of men on the way
to Mexico City to support Diaz.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
LODGE PLEADS FOR /
A POWERFUL VAV|
Massachusetts, Senator See
Danger Ahead if Govern-|
ment Policy Is Abandoned

WASHINGTON, Feb. lS.-~H N
United States abandons Its policy
4 powerful navy, within IN
years-certainly within ten years-sa
gressions would be made upon us whlc
the American people would not tolera!
for a moment"
This was the warning issued BY Hem
Cabot Lodge OF Massachusetts In an a
dress at the naval war college tonishI
pleading Tor q big navy ''as a guaran(c
or peace and nothing else
For the peace OF the country, On
therefore the peace OF the world" d
lean navy in the present condition OF hu
man affairs Is absolutely essential n
extravaganza which can be coulmitkc
VIII equal that of economizlng by 81
ducing the navy"
Referring to the fact that the Unlle
States already had dropped from seem
to third place among naval powers, Sem
tor Lodge asserted that the annual -
thorlzatiop OF Dattleships by congre'
never should fall below two.
THAT the United States should be (
peace with all nations and should exc
its great influence for the mainienanc
OF the worlds peace Is above all shin
to be desired" continued the senate
but the primary condition OF our peac
rests upon the navy OF the United State'
While We have 4 powerful navy no o1I
use our influence IN the cause OF pea
everywhere"
Senator Lodge said there is no argt
mept more shallow and dangerous Ia
that which holds a proper national
Tense to be an incentive TO war
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
Diaz Fully Prepared.

That Diaz had prepared for the threat
ened overwhelming movement by the
government was shown by the fact tina I
ne had stationed sharpshooters on the
roofs OF adjoining buildings, had dis
patched force outside his lines to the
west OF the city and had placed his
heaviest guns in positions commanding
all the approaches 10 his stronghold.
erals. had pronIsed to rush the fortifi-
cations OF the rebels. but he elected In
stead 20 employ his artillery from the
various points OF vantage. Only once in
the early part OF the day did the infantry,
come into action.
During the heavy shelling OF the palace.
plaz apparently moved some OF his forces
20 the southeast OF the city, and shortly
after II o'clock the palace was made the
target OF both shells and rifle fire from
that district. Coiucldentally, the rebels
succeeded In extending their zone OF ac-
tivity IN other directions.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
.Finicky Appetites !,
Put in Ord
You Can Sit Blight Down ana D
thing Served if You Get Acqas
With stuart's Dyspepsia Tsnlse

With a. most pathetic sigh tas
peptic sits down and views n
aiarm,' his hungry companion,
the hest doctrine for most Peor;s
hand ont TO suffering stoTacns I,
nonnIo y square meal with Stuar
pepsia Tablets. To sit down ssrve3 -
meal and eat whatever ~ dsys n
getting back to the good o.o uS u%Ssn
granddad carved the roast; .hsn q
family made a cleanup; ana sn ;ou
annetites with sound digestLIoat h
dpceS the men and women 'nS'
made our nation what IT Us; ara
Stuart s Dyspepsia Iap,s,' p"a a uaiu'
dyspeptic g hope. lhey .;on az 10
restorative of healthy ac.i. @ bsefu
stomach and small intestipess' ,hs n
they supply .he elements I3sr Iasn sssl q
stomach 1acks--pepsin, goia''
Other hs dig digo,5ivsif ,5s afflicted with any ~. p
toms of stomach troupie, a are Isd||
lint vour digestive organs there . I
power-they need help anu c;ycn i11
more sensible help to De IN NiI1
than TO supply elements "u ,hsun.
tbs M work Of digestion for tnesmr s.vs N
oS4aht r., 80 70 have digestive % &
Iouna row an ~ of the active piias'pS pSr
these tablets being sumo sninolOf food.
5000 grains of Ordinary the e.
nlniu that no matter WIZ. so,y far &
t;on of YOUR stomach, OF I'f n etuaI
disease has progressed, "a az meal
Dyspepsia Tablets s tasep rour r. stoniel
will do the work--elve ~. lost pev
Opportunity o ~ T to. regain n.,IItns1a1tSsna, IL
the muscles will be s.'e1sw rns viii
glands ipvigorated. ana '0'
o'x xlI man, druggists sell staars'' p'p
Tablets, at 30 cents yfldysrtissrf
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
Unable to Quit City.

At least thousand Americans are
trying in vain to get ont Of the city.
The banks have been closed since Sat
urday and they cannot get money to
buy railroad tickets. A large number
were at the railway station today
awaiting northbound trains, but most
Of them were turned back because
checks would not be accepted in pay
ment for fare.
There are hundreds of foreigners
who, though possessed of ample means,
cannot obtain food because Of the
closing of the banks and the paralysis
OF business,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
Equipment Available.

GALVESTON, Tex. FEB. lS.-Mator
General Rolfe, U. s. A, quarterrnaster of
OF the department of Texas. conferred
and Morgan steamship lines as 10 the
speed with which troops might be con-
veyed to Mexico from this port should
the movement be ordered. He also in
spected the Galveston terminals.
Major Rolfe was In Houston last night
where he discussed the possible troop
movements with officials OF tho South
ample equipment will be available for the
quick transportation OF the fighting force
from Fort Sam Houston al San Antonio
10 Galveston. The prospective movement
would consist OF the entire Third rcel-
ment and batteries a and G OF the Third
field artillery.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
Charges Despotis1i.

WASHINGTON. Feb. l5:-CharSns !,
the power OF The postoft!ce, depsrtm'
ter through the malls Is being u1Si, ussI
"despotic fashion against reform ppSs' Rsn'
tions and working class papers. nsy'
sentative Berger. the Socialist: ms@s =.
from wisconsin, today INTRODUCES 80
hutton for an investigation OF 'ne
ship OF the department
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
SAY INTER VENTYON
MUST COME ATONCE
BY International News Service.

bS lHLtiudllOll3l News service.
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 1s.-Peace will
never be brought about and conditions
restored to normal In trouble ridden Mex
leo until the United States intervenes,
according to a dozen passengers who ar
rived here on the Pacific Mall steamer
Peru today.
Although the trouble in Mexico City
had not broken out at the time these
travellers left the country, conditions were
In deplorable shape long before this
From the border OF Texas TO the south
ern extreme OF Mexico hundreds OF bands
OF revolutlonists and brigands have in
Tested the country and the stories OF out
iief' nsfes committed are almost beyond be-
According to August Gunter. a wealthy
German who is on his way home from
the Mexican capital, which he and his
not possibly be delayed for any length
of time.
Is human Me-" said Gunter; THE atroci-
are about on par with the acts COM
mitted In Europe by the Turks. a year
or two. ago one would hear an express
tales OF blocdshed and murder were told
These tales have become so common that
they scarcely arouse any particular IN
terest now.
Monroe doctrine this intervention must
come from the United States. The prop
erty rights. not only of Americans. but
OF all foreigners, are ignored altogether,
and the suffering among all classes Is
intense.
"There is not a person in Mexico to-
day, either foreigner or Mexican, who
possesses q bit OF property who does not
pray for Intervention. II the United
States invades the country, peace will be
restored shortly. The population will hail
with Joy an opportunity to again settle
down and make livelihood From mo-
tives Of humanity alone there is ample
ground for action by this country"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
Runor Is Denied.

Rumors today that President Taft is
framing message to be sent to con-
gress to lay before that body an exact
statement of conditions in Mexico aud
soliciting an expression of its will for
guidance of the administration, were
denied by officials who would be called
upon! to. supply data for such COM
munication.
Discussing the Mexican situation in
the house today, Representative J.
Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania said
it would be deplorable elf in order to
maintain the honor and dignity Of the
United States VIC should be obliged to
send troops to Mexico, but if even our
well intentioned diplomatic negotiations
are to be triaed with, then, Of course,
the matter assumes a different aspect -
approximately 100000 American citi-
zens are either temporarily or per
manently residing IN Mexico, according
to estimates of the state department.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
WOMAN BIGAMIST IS
SENTENCED TO PRISON

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, Feb. 15.-An
indetermtnate sentence OF from three to
five years In the state prison at Still
water was given TO Mrs. Lola Pierce
Rothe- Beng in the district court here
late today, The woman was convicted
OF bigamy Tuesday. She Is alleged 70
have married Union Rothe OF Des Molnes.
Ia. September II. 1912. and Frank Berg
In Minneapolis two months later. while
her first husband. William Pierce OF Seat
tie. still was living She had never been
divorced from Pierce.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
LEWIS ACQUITTED
OF TOLlVER MURDE

SAN DIEGO. Cal. Feb. ls.-Hub
Lewis. charged with the murder OF
II, Toliyer and his wife last year y
TolIyer, IS a free man today. The oo|
ruled that II Lewis was insane when
shot Mrs, Toiver he must have been
sane when he killed Toliyer and dlrscI
the jury to prepare verdict OF
guilty. ..
There was an affecting scene In
courtroom between Lewis and MS "
whose story of alleged abuses and q.
rages by Toliver and his Vile, l0l9
the jury. brought about the aoqui''s'
her husband.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
Madero Less Confident.

The accustomed sparkle of the presl-
dents eye was not so evident late in the
afternoon when he talked 10 the cor
respondent OF the Associated Press. He
still protested his optimism, but there
was lacking that jaunty air OF confidence
which has characterized him since the
day OF his Inauguration.
The president declared that ne had be-
tween 5000 and 5000 soldiers and could
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-02-14
Given Light Sentences.

PORTLAND. Or. Feb. 13.-H. IL. Hum
phrey and r. H. McWhorter. who con-
fessed TO having practiced fraud in con-
nection With the Columbia River Or
chards swindle. were nned $1,000 each TO-
day and sentenced 70 sixty days i'm
prisonment- The light sentences were
given on recommendation OF United
States Attorney McCort, These men were
involved IN the million dollar De Larm
swindlc. in which case 4. j. Biehl re-
cetved n two-year sentence.