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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
BODY OF MADERO
SHOWS ONE WOUND

The body of Madero shows only one
wound. A bullet entered the back of the
head and emerged at the forehead.
The body of Pine Suarez shows manw
wounds entering from in front.
OF the male members of the Madero
family only two are now in the capital.
One is Francisco Madero, the father, who
bitterly opposed his sons conducting a
revolution in 1910 and rode across north
ern Mexico in an effort TO overtake and
dissuade him; the other is Ernesto Ma
dero, the former minister of finance, an
uncle, though only one year older than
the late President.
Gustavo Madero, brother, was obliged
to submit to the fugitive law the day
after the deposition of the President and
was shot down in the arsenal
Sonora Madero and the two sisters oi
the ex-president, Mercedes and Angela
are tonight at the Japanese legation.
Not far from the penitentiary there are
two small piles of stones, some 20 feet
apart. They mark the spots where the
Inen who a few days ago ruled Mexico
had fallen Holes in the wall of the peni-
tertiary show where some of the bullets
lodged.
The stones were piled by groups OF
sympathetic persons of the lower classes
whose curiosity early drew them to the
scene. From the top of each pitiful mon
rment tonight hickered candles. placed
there and lighted by those who thus
thought to offer the last rites of the
church to the souls of the dead. From
the ground had been scraped away blood
saturated earth, which was carried off
by the morbid, seeking souvenirs.
After the engagement on the road to
the Ienitentiary, Commandant Cardenas
reported to the military commander, who
conducted him to General Huerta. The
president summoned his cabinet and after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
Consul DepIores Death

New York, February 2s.-"I greatly de-
picre the death of Madero, just as !
would regreat the death of any man who
has occupied a position of such promi-
nence," said Enrique M. Sobral. Mexican
consul general in New York, tonight. But
l cannot express my opinion in the mat
ter until my government communicates
with me-"
Lloyd C. Griscom, former ambassador
from the United States TO Italy. who
last week returned from an extended tour
OF Mexico. said:
Il was Mortified to learn that the man
with whom ] had talked and dined with
in the last few days had met such a
tragic death. 1t is impossible to express
any opinion until the whole facts are
known"
Theodore A. Deheza former governor
of Vera Cruz. who Is making his home
here at present. said:
81 believe that the tragic death OF Ma
dero will force Mexico to become peace
full" He explained that he believed that
It would force the proper authorities to
restore law and order In his country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
SHOPMEN TO MEET
Fifth Annual Convention
Begins at 10 O'Clock
Today

At 10 o'clock this morning the filth
annual convention of the Federation of
Shopmen of the Southern Railway and
allied lines will be called to order by
President Archie McGillivary at Varley
hall on Third avenue. The federation
consists of the machnists, blacksmiths,
boiermakers, car men and sheet metal
workers employed on the above railroad
lines on the Southeastern divisions.
About 200 delegates, representing the
several trades are TO attend the sessions
of the convention which viii last all
week. The committee on arrangements
have not completed the programme, but
it is understood the morning and after
noon sessions will be devoted entirely 10
the business of the convention and the
social features will be given at night
The grand officers of all the trades
represented are expected to be present
and addresses will be made by the lead
ers of each organization during the con-
vention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24

protect their nationals in Mexico in the
samc degree as Americans. the govern
ment has assumed an obligation that
cannot be ignored. Therefore any at
tack upon the Americans or foreigners
by the tacit consent of the Huerta gov
eminent or even the exhibition towards
them of mob violence clearly beyond the
ability of the provisional government to
prevent, probably would be the signal for
active intervention
The administration officials feel that
they have discharged their full duties
and exhausted their constitutional pow
ers in the orders they have given or
planned for the preparations of suf-
llcent military ard naval force to insure
a successful entry to the Mexican capital
in case of need. 1t is practically certain
that beyond this point the executive
would not proceed except upon direct
instructions from Congress, as the ex-
hibition of military force beyond the sea
coast towns of Mexico might be regarded
as an act of war which under the con-
stitution can be directed only by Con-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
Gonzales Rearested

Ell Paso Tex, February 23-It was Of
ficially admitted today that Governor
Abraham Gonzales of Chihuahua was ar
rested yesterday and Is In the state PEN
itentiary. Gen. Antonio Rabago, comman-
der of .the northern military company. is
now acting governor of Chiuhuahau state.
Gonzales friends were refused commun-
ication with him tonight.
Clvil officers elected or appointed in
the Madero regime and officers of the
volunteer troops, in view of the killing
of former President Madero and former
Vice President Suarez. tonight express
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
HASTEN NAVAL AND
MILITARY PREPARATIONS

Probably the immediate result will be
to hasten the military and naval prepara-
tions in order to have the soldiers and
sailors and marines ready to answer a
call for instant embarSation il further
developments in Mexico should demand
their employment
Tho one danger to be apprehended,
which almost certainly would result in
the launching OF an army of invasion
would be the commission of some act or
acts in Mexico that would endanger the
lives of foreign citizens and Americans,
for having assured the diplomatic rep
resentatives in Washington of the dispo-
sition and ability of this government to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
%. & c. PLACES BIC
EQUIPMENT ORDER

Involving approximately si,5o00oO. the
Queen and Crescent route announces or
ders for great deal of equipment to
be placed in service on that system. The
announcement was made through the ex-
eeutiye offices here upon the authority
of Thomas c. Powell, vice president, who
was here last Thursday. The order for
equipment of the Queen and Crescent
railroad is one OF the most extensive
given by any southern line in some
months. 1t includes 10 passenger and 10
fcright locomotives, passenger equipment,
freight equipment, new dining cars and
other rolling stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
White Bows in Jail

Adam Powell and Tom Marshall. two
white boys, were arrested last night on
charges of disorderly conduct, aggra-
waited, and resisting an officer. The two
boys are said 10 have put up fight when
officers went 10 arrest them. Upon ar
irving at the city jail young Powell is
SAID to have struck at Warden Mackey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
SOMERFIELD is
NOT CAPTURED

Mexico City February 2s.-Felix
Somerfield, German chief OF Maderos
secret service who, according to some
reports, was executed, has not been
captured. His whereabouts are known
to his friends who say that he is
safe for the present at least.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
Prenare for Troons

Galveston, February 23.-Temporary
camping grounds at the Fort Crockett
military reservation are in readiness o.
the Fifth brigade, ordered to assemble
here. The first of the special troop trains
is expected to reach Galveston tomorrow
afternoon.
Orders were issued today to the Third
cavalry, located at Fort Sam Houston
and Fort Wingate, to entrain Immediately
for Galveston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
KILLING OF MADERO
CREATES EXCITEMENT
IN WASHINGTON
CONTINUED from page one)

Minister of Foreign Affairs De La Barra,
who said that the deposed leaders were
killed while being transferred from the
national palace TO the penitentiary. Senor
De La Barra asserted that the transfer
was being made to afford greater secnr-
ity for the two prisoners, pending the
abatement of public excitement and be-
cause they could be better quartered in
the penitentiary which is OF modern con-
CIV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
Nueyo Laredo Quiet

Nuevo Laredo. Mexico, February 23.-
News of the killing of Francisco Madero
and Pine Suarez in the City of Mexico
created considera BILE excitement here to-
day. Little comment was made in revo-
lutionary circles. Everything is quiet
here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
II FIRES IN II HOURS

Eleven fires in as many hours was the
dope written on the score board" at
the central police station last night.
Starting at s:9 o'clock yesterday morn
ing, when the department answered a
call to Avenue E and Twentieth street,
the horses and auto trucks were Kept
on an almost continual run until o'clock
last night.
THE worst fire of the day happened at
I 80 o'clock yesterday morning, when the
office building of the Standard Oil COM
rany at Avenue f and Seventh street
went up in flames. At $50 O'Clock an
avenue where about $500 damage was
done to a negro house. All day long the
crashing of the huge bell in the city
hall kept the men busy. The alarms an
swered yesterday were as follows;
tai Even the rebels appear aroused by
the death of the man they sought SO
long to destroy
Since the lxilliag OF Gustavo Madero the
rebels have been inclined toward leni-
Cncy to the ex-president. They asserted
that Madero's worst self died with Gus
tavo Pine Suarez, however. was never
popular in the north. It is admitted gem
orally that the Huerta government has
lost much by the incident. which is hailed
as a return to the methods of 80 years
ago.
Col. Juan Vasduez, garrison commander
at Juarez, declined to express an opinion
on the deaths of the two former leaders,
except to say that ne believed the AFFAIR
would have no material effect on the sit
uation The volunteer troops remained
clos ely In the barracks today. Their lead
ers never nave accepted the Huerta gov
ernment. All was quiet at Juarez.
"It is fer the health of the country,
declared Manuel l.. Lejuan, the CHIEF
rebel agent here and former revolution
airy emissary to Washington, regarding
Maderos death.
ut is similar to the killing of Maximll-
ian the French emperor of Mexico. Ii
is deplorable but necessary"
THE effect on Washington in view of
the Taft note does not interest u.s." added
Ser or Leiuan. 'Madero could not have
been exiled, as he might have begun am
other revolution. We must have peace
now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
Vengeance Is Threatened

Matamoras, Mexico. February 2s-News
of the killing of Madero and Suarez
caused intense excitement in Matamoras
and other cities and towns OF this part
of Mexico.
In Monterey, the home of the Maderos,
the killing of the deposed president has
created talk of an uprising to avenge
his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
Excitement on Border

FL Paso, February 23.-The killing of
Francisco Madero and Pine Suarez, re-
srectively the deposed president and vice
president of Mexico. has caused as much
excitement along the border as did the
Mexico City revolt.
The federal volunteer troops, already
stirred by the downfall of their former
leader. threaten Immediately TO luit SER
vice, but to retain their arms Their
junction with the rebels has been feared
since the revolution at the national capi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
No Official Notification

Vera Cruz, February 23.-NotWlthstanG
ing private advices were received here
this morning If the death of Madero and
Suarez, absolutely 10 official notification
has been given of the occurrence.
The killing OF the two former officials
has caused a profound and painful iri-
preston among all classes in Vera Cruz,
and while outspcken anti-Maderistas ap-
peared to welcome the news, many prom
.nent citizens and officials declared that
the affair was another evidence of des
potic rule.
The officials, however. declined to he
quoted, although some ventured the pre-
diction that MeSicans generally would be
linclined to resent the death of the coun-
| try's recent rulers.
There was no sign of a demonstration
in Vera Cruz today, but a strong Under
current of feeling prevailed.
| 1t is reported that Ernesto Madero. the
| former finance minister, will arrive In
Vera Cruz tomorrow by special train.
| The newspaper Opinion of which Fran
eisco n. Arias, a member of the cham
Der of deputies who has been prominent
in his opposition to the Madero govern
ment, is editor and director, prints the
3, following editorial comment:
! "This is the prologue OF events none
| can foresee. 1t is a question whether it
| is a typical case of the fugitive law, rest
+, ing as an indelible stigma on the new
| regime, or will any believe that that
brutal act will be considered in the fu-
| ture as necessary to the eradication CT
| a diseased member of the body polite.
| God must decide
meanwhile, stunned and perplexed by
| the most painful impression resulting from
the tragedy. we commend our readers to
the consideration of this political crime. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24

7:so a. m.-Avenue e and Twentieth
street, small damage.
7:a5 a. m.-Standard Oil company, Ave-
nue. f and Seventh street. $4,000 damage.
$50 a. m.-F'ourth avenue and Four
teenth street, $500 damage.
$3.50 a. m.-1324 Avenue II, spark on the
roof, small damage.
1o a. m.-Sixth avenue and Twenty-sixth
street, spark ON the roof
1926 a. m.-511 North Twenty-first street,
spark on the roof.
1I:8 a. m.-Seventh avenue and Twenty
first street, small damage.
1923 p. m.-Second avenue and twenty
fifth street, small damage
4:35 p m.-Sixth alley and Twenty third
stI eet, damage very slight.
4:43 D. m.-Avenue T and Seventh street,
second call to Standard Oil company, no
damage.
6:2s p. m.-1211 South Twelfth street,
small damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
MADERO AND SUAREZ SHOT
AND KILLED IN MEXICO CITY
{ Continued from Page one,

apprising his ministers of the occurrence
Issued an official annnIIncernnnt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
RIGID INDIVIDUAL
INVESTIGATION

The embassy further states according
to reports published this morning by the
authorities in the Mexican capital, the
fatal attack upon the prisoners occurred
about midnight General Huerta, provis-
ional president, declared to the ambas
sador that there would be a rigid inves-
tigation of all the circumstances.
The killing of Madero and Suarez came
as a tragic sequence to a celebration OF
Washington's birthday by the American
colony.
This gathering was the first which has
taken place since the subsistence of tho
stirring events of the last fortnight and
was hoped TO be a prelude to the return
of peace. Ambassador Wilson reported
that he addressed the Americans and
others who comprised the assemblage
and laid wreath on the statue of
Washington.
Senior De La Barra who later was to
carry to the embassy the news of the
midnight assassination, participated in
the exercises and made an address In
behalf of the Mexican government. The
Americans, to show their appreciation of
this recognition then decorated the statue
of the Mexican hero, Bentio Juarez.
The spirit of rejoicing, the ambassador
declares gave way to horror as the
news of the tragedy spread through
out the city. Rear Admiral Fletcher in
command of the battleship squadron at
Vera Cruz. in brief dispatch to the
navy department tonight also confirmed
the tragedy Consul Canada at Vera
Cruz reported that friendly spirit pre-
vaded the city on Washington's birthday.
the American battleships, the Cuban
cruiser and the Mexican warships in the
harbor all being in gala attire and firing
salutes in honor of the great American
The government building displayed
flags and in the afternoon the officials
of the port called upon Admiral Fletcher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
TAFT SEES NO CAUSE
FOR INTERVENTION

The late messages bearing upon the
Mexican situation were all laid before
President Taft tonight and carefully
read by him as soon as he reached the
White House The President, who before
leaving New York saw in the present
deplorable occurrence no cause for inter-
vention, made no further comment on
the tragedy which was enacted in the
Mexican capital, after the United States
had given the Huerta government to
understand that it would look with dis
favor upon any summary measures
against Madero and Suarez.
Consular reports received at the state
department tonight indicated general
adhesion to the Huerta regime at the
City OF Mexico with the exception of
Chihuahua and Sonora, where the local
situation does not seem to be wholly
developed. 1t is reported that in Chihua-
hua the military authorities have taken
stringent measures to put an end TO the
activities of the former Maderista Of
ficials. The consul at Satillo says Gov
ernor Carranza. who according to earlier
reports had refused to acknowledge the
new government in Mexico City, has now
declared his allegiance to the new re-
gime.
Consul General Shanl1lin at Mexico
City reports that Warren e. cobean is
safe and that Charles S. Dolly about
whom he also had been asked to in
ouire left Mexico some time ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24
Repress Demonstrations

Cananea, Mexico February 23.-Gover-
nor Maytorena telegraphed from Hernlo-
sillo to all projects throughout the state
toGay, ordering them to repress any. deni-
oI.strations as result Of the deaths OF
francisco Madero and Jose Pine Suarez
in the City of Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24

fear of their own safety. Governor Con
zales is we'll known among southwestern
eattlemen. Before the Madero revolution
he was cattle broker at Chihuahua City.
He was active in organizing the Madero
revolution and was later elected gov
ernor of the state. He was educated at
Notre Dame university, South Bend, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-24

The dead bodies of Madero and suarez
We're then found.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-04
Mr., GLASS DEFENDS
CURRENCY MEASURE
STATEMENT GIVEN OUT LAST
NIGHT HAS AN ULTIMATUM
TO BANKERS.

WASHINGTON, July 3.-Charging
that fictitious objections and in
spired criticisms" are beginning to
assume the appearance of a sys-
tematic attack on the administration
currency bill. Chairman Glass, of the
house banking and currency COM
mittee tonight Issued a formal state
ment in vigorous defense If the pro-
vision of the Glass bill providing re-
funding of the present 2 per cent
bonds securing national bank note
circulation. Glass issued an ulti-
matum to the bankers of the country
that per cent interest is the limit
for refunding of the present bonds.
Referring to a New York bankers
statement that the per cent bonds
sold one-haif point below par last
Tuesday, as a direct result of the re-
funding scheme in the Glass bill. Mr..
Glass said:
II only wish I could think this is
rot a part of an organized assault
on the proposed banking and cur
rency bill The statements were ut
terly inaccurate and some OF the
suggestions made are preposterous
at was expected this new currency
bill would encounter difficulties and
provoke criticisms, but 1t was not
expected that it would have to- en-
dure such trivial and insincere OBJ
jections as have proceeded from GER
tain quarters in New York"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-04
GREEKS CAPTURE
BULGAR FORTRESS
FURIOUS FIGHTING ALL ALONG
THE LINE THURsDAY-AD-
VANCE ON SAL,ONICA.

LONDON. July 4.-Furious fight
ing continued on Thursday with, ac-
cording TO Greek and Servian re-
ports, disastrous results to the Bull
garians The battle in the neighbor-
hood of Ishtib reached it's fourth day
early this morning, and was still UNI
decided. but 1t is claimed that the
Servians are advancing VIGOROUSLY
along the entire front.
The Greeks recaptured Guevgheli.
which the Bulgarians took from the
Servians on June 30th. The Greeks
also captured strongly fortified po-
sition at Kiikitch. which. it Is claim
ed, is an important advantage. Meth
er of the nations has yet declared
war; and all maintain that they are
merely repelling aggressive attacks
Rumors Of a big Bulgarian advance
on Salonica from Series under Gen
eral IvanofY. IL true. are likely to
alter the Greek tactics. which are
described as risky.
Roumania began the mobilization
OF her army on Thursday She has
not disclosed her hand as yet. but
her activity Is causing the greatest
disquietude, especially in Bulgaria
and Austria. Russia has again called
on the three countries to stop fight
ing and TO send representatives to a
conference at st. Petersburg.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-04
PRESIDENT STOP
OVER AT YORKTOWN

WASHINGTON July 3.-President
Wilson returned at o'clock. this at
ternoon from his voyage down the
Chesapeake bay on the Mayflower.
He assured his friends that he was In
fine fettie as result of the rest he
had had.
The Mayfiower did not go beyond
the Virginia capes. but turned back up
the bay when Hampton Roads was
reached. Yesterday afternoon the
vessel steamed up York, river as far
as Yorktown. and there the president
landed to inspect the battle-ground
and the Yorktown monument.
Tomorrow morning the president
will leave for, Gettysburg. where he
will deliver his address shortly be-
fore noon. AS soon as the speech IL
over be will board his special car for
a weekend trip to Cornish. N. H.. the
summer capital, where Mrs. Wilson
and the Misses Wilson are already In
stalled. 1t is the presidents plan
now to return to Washington next
Tuesday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-04

tspeclal to The Richmond yirginian.)
GETTYSBURG. VA. July "a
movement looking to a celebration of
the faftieth anniversary OF the sur
render Of General Lee at Appomat-
tox, April 8. 1868. was started in the
Gettysburg peace camp this evening
by Governor Cox &c Ohio He march
ed into the Virginia and other South
ern camps, followed by the Ohio vet
Grams of the War Between the States.
and made the suggestion to the lead
ing Confederates now at Gettysburg.
It met with favor.
Governor Cox said he would recon- =
mend an Appropriation by the ONO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-04
ANTITRUST LEAGUE
MAKESFA|NT REPORT
AS It IS EXPLODED
Secretary Martin Is Before In
vestigating Committee for
Three Hours
LAMAR A MEMBER
OF ORGANIZATION
But Only an a Way He Aid
ed in Drafting Resolution
Calling for Stanley
STANDARDIZATION
WASHINGTON. JulY a-rhe An

WASHINGTON. July a-The Anti
Trust league blew up with a faint
report before the senatorial commit
tee investigating the lobby today.
Henry B. Martin, who styles himself
as secretary of the league. for nearly
three hours entertained the commit
tee with an unwilling recount of the
methods of his organization.
Mr.. Martin first explained to the
committee that the purposes of the
Antitrust League" were the seek
ing to secure the enforcement of the
antitrust law without fear Of favor
and upon all offenders"
According to Mr.. Martin the Anti
Trust league was organized about
1900. Its founders being Herman
Schulties. a Washington lawyer; w.
M. Morgan, of Idaho; NJ. l.. Lockwood.
OF Oklahoma, and James Barrett of
Georgia.
Evades Questions.
All OF the questions propounded by
Senator Cummins to the witness as
TO the growth or present extent of
membership OF the organization were
skilifully evaded by Martin on the
ground that the disclosure of the
names of the members would result
in reprisais being taken upon them by
the inscriptions leaders OF the great
industrial. commercial and transpor-
tation interests OF the United States -
The Antitrust league. he declared.
is supported by voluntary contribu-
tons of members.
Much of the testimony of Martin
dealt with the activities of his or
ganization and of himself. Mr.. Mar
tin claimed a large share OF the re-
sponsibility for the enactment of Che
eight-hour law.
Lamar IL Member.
This brought Mr.. Martin down to
recount of his relations with Da-
vid Lamar.
Is ME-. Lamar member of your
association ?" asked Senator Cummins.
TN a way" answered Mr.. Martin.
He then told the committee he had
known Mr.. Lamar since shortly after
the panic of 1907. He had seen him
in the last six or seven years proha bly,