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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
co City Murders Bring Intervention One Step Nearer


Francisco Indalecia Madcro Wac born
October IS. 1873. at the Hacienda Del
Rosario. near Parras. in the state OF
ella Madero. After short time at a
to Jesuit college at Saltilio. where
he remained until he was fourteen
years of age. The following year he
attended st. Mary's School ut En-
mitsburg. Md When sixteen years
old he entered the University of Cali
fornia to study agriculture
He studied only one wear i'm TN.
American university. the entire Madero
family moving to Europe in 1889 to
escape threatened political uprising
Young Madero opent six years i'm
France and took a thorough course in
the School Of Commerce. at Paris
Returning with his family TO Mcx-
leo In 1925. he took charge of his
fathers cotton plantation and re-
manned successful planter until four
years ago. In 1902 he married the
daughter of a Mexico City LAWYER
Madero first appeared actively in pol
tiles eight years ago in the municipal
elections at San Pedro Coahula. lie
first openly attacked President por-
firio DiaZ in "A hook "rhe Presidential
Succession" which was published in
1905
In 1909 he went to Mexico City and
organized central antirc- elcctionist
club. Of which he was elected vice
president. In September of the same
year Madcro's anti Diaz propaganda
bore fruit in tho calling OF "a general
convention of the antirc- cleo ionists in
Mexico City
Madero was made tie popular can
didate for the presidency. with Or
Nasquez Gomez as mis- running mate
Then came the elections OF June 1910
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
WINTHROP GETS DAMAGES
hut lie Receives Only 5000 for All His
NNluahIck.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.
Paris. February 23.-Egerton Leigh
Winthrop. OF New York. has just re-
ceived the verdict i'll suit which he
brought against "A fashionable hotel in
the Place Vendome. The day after AIR.
winthrop. with his secretary and valet
arrived at tho hotel. thieves broke into
their suite and robbed Mr. Winthrop
Of all his valuables. Among the things
taken were two gold timepieces. one
day watch and one night watch;
two antique chains OF sentimental
value. a gold pencil and a crayat pin
set with several diamonds.
MIR. Winthrop sued the hotel. claim
ing heavy damages. The case was tried
by Judge Renckof. Tho plea of the
hotel was that according to the law
OF 1859, the responsibility of hotel
In such a robbery was limited to 5000
except when the valuables We're de-
posted in the safe OF the hotel This
was piece of special legislation which
had been brought about by the COM
bined hotelkcepers of Paris. The
court awarded Mr.. Winthrop the full
limit provided by law. 5000. expressing
regret that special Legislation prevent
cd judge from giving full damages.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24

leaders. Immediately started guerrilla
campaigns against Madero.
In October, 1912. Colonel Felix Diaz,
nephew OF Porhrio Diaz, appeared in
Vera Cruz as tho leader OF mex re-
volt He was captured. tried by court
martha; and sentenced to be shot
Against the wishes OF his brothers
Gustavo and Icrnesto. Francisco Ma
dcro spared DiaS's life and sent him
TO San Juan De U1loa military prison
at Vera Cruz. Later he was removed
TO the Federal penitcntiary at Mexico
City. from which he was released on
February by revolving soldiers and
military cadets.
Diaz Immediately took possession OF
the arsenal and began 4 botnbortIinpnt
OF the National Palace. After ten DAYS
OF sanSuinary lighting, Madcro was
arrested in the palace by his comman-
der-Seheral. Hucrta, and imprisoncd i'm
the palace.
Mauero was about TO be eXilcd when
members of the DiaZ Cabinet preferred
charges of murder and embezzIement
aganst him. and he WAS detained To-
stand trial.
i.on Jose rIno Sunrcz.
Don jose Pine Suurez was Governor
or Hucaian before he was elected to the
vice presidency. He was elected by
me scitEt majority Of forty-n.e votes
senior de la Barra ran second to him
ana ~ Nasques Gomez third. The
Ihhucnce OF Madero was responsible
Tor ms election which was in doubt
Tor soiuc days, his candidacy having
been unpopular
The Nice-P president throughout the
trouble remained loyal to Madero. The
uIscohteht which resulted from the
regime u Madero did not influence hin,
IN any way. When the present revo-
iulloi developed he aided the presi
denl In trying to stamp il out
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
GoRHAM PITTS Is DEAD.
Oldest OF Two Brothers who V,, sim,
In Recent Battle

Ashevilie. y. G., February GA
telephone message from Morcanton
tonight states that Gorham PITTS. Tho
oidest o. the Pitts brothers. who was
S Si cut ana otherwise injured il, the
Pitts-Hennessee battle al C;,en Ai,ins
seNcrai weeks ago. died this morning
al the MorEanton Hospital DR.. T.. A
tennessee, who is charged with kill
mig MIN. was placed in The Morganton
Jaii this afternoon. He is being held
mithout bai! 10 await trial next month.
ne ueceased was wounded more Sc
riously than the other par,tcinante 4,
the battle, which Is alleged 10 have
oeeh the result of a feud of long
standing between the Pitts and Hen
hessee families. Erwin Pitts IA Young
er brother, was seriously wounded al
me ume of the fight, but has recov-
ereu. All OF the participants in the
recent battle are members OF nro,ri
nent families.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
WOODROW WILSON
MUSTBEAR BURDEN
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State Department. officials, but as 1t
fits with the policy OF the Taft admin
istration. It was handed out in the no.
tice made public without comment
President Tafts refusal to deal firm
Is with the liuerta-Diaz regime and
his absolute failure to inforce the ulti-
matum which demanded Il fair trial
for Francisco Madero has created a
state of confusion which is almost in
dcScribablc.
Tho newspaper bureaus have been
besicScd all night with inquiries rrom
Cong as we'll as private citi-
zens who are eager to know what Is
going to be done. Still no one In of
iiclal position is willing publicly TO
state what should be done.
Senator Fall, of New Mexico. says:
81 have no Information except that
which is contained I'm the press dis
patches. Conditions in Mexico seem
to be getting worse and worse. APP
parently 1T is anarchy in that repub-
lie. 1 do not see how the Mexicans can
work it out for themselves, and do not
know what the government is going,
TO do in the premises"
Additional Orders Given.
Orders were sent this afternoon by
the War Department to the Fourth
brigade. headquarters at Chicago, to
he in instant readiness TO cntrain for
just completed plans for gradual con-
centration ut Galveston of more troops
than ii has yet been announced would
be sent there. The idea is to keep be-
fore the Mexican people news of the
military activity, which points towards
Intervention The plan on foot Is ca :
Dable OF considerable extension, and
it's elasticity will he called into full
play II the course of events in Mexico
warrants IL.
General Aleshire. who is the head OF
nounces that he is ready TO receive
an entire army division if necessary
and could provide for q large body of
troops with much more efficiency than
has marked the handling of any pre-
vtous campaign.
Every man connected with the Army
and Navy Department is eager to get
into action, and when to-day's news
was first reported, all seemed to think
some definite step would have been
taken as soon as President Taft re-
turned from New York. They inter
preted the killing of Madero and Sua-
rez TO he the answer OF the Huerta-
DiaZ administration to the note sent by
Secretary Knox. upon instructions from
President Taft. that Madero be given
the benefit of all due processes of
law
Tonight the silence maintained by
the army and navy people can only
be described as gloom. highly colored
with distrust
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24

Madero was arrested while making
speaking tour In Monterey. on tho
order OF Diaz. charged with scdition
He was soon released. only to he re-
arrested on the same charge and taken
to San Luis Potosi. After two weeks
in jail he was released on $4,000 bond
He fed to San Antonio. where he was
joined by his family and his political
associates, and there formulated plans
for an armed rebellion.
The first uprising resulted only in
riots. Undauntcd, Madero gathered
about him 200 hardy ranchmcn of
Northern Chihuahua. at Guadalupe q
village near lei Paso. Texas, and this
band swelled to an army.
In the meantime Diaz had cxilcd
Madcros father and eight sons. The
family for the most part constituted
the revolutionary committee that Wis
tied New York and Washington in
December 1910, and January, 1911.
The younger Madero in the meantime
had slipped back across the Rio Grande
OH November 10 and assumed active
command OF the bands of rebels. who
by this time had begun to harass the
DiaZ authorities
Success followed success until March
6. when the situation In Mexico be-
came so serious that President Taft
dispa tchcd an army Of troops TO San
Antonio to he in readiness to cross
the border.
The revolution was ended on May o.
1911. when the rebels decisiveIy de-
featcd the Fcdcrals at Juarez.
On May 20 Diaz resigned. and on May
81 sailed away from Vera Cruz to Eu-
ropean exile.
Madero was elected President OF Mex
leo and inaugurated on November 6.
1911.
General Reyes. the defeated candi-
date, and Zapata and Oroszco, rebel
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
MEXICO ENTERING
REIGN OF TERROR
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oi feiiA Diaz' cabled last night to
me Times Dispatch. Compare it with
the swift confirmation which came
within twelve hours
Madero and Suarez were practically
ueau m when Dia. dictated his state
mcot pis statement was in effect tho
coinina''d 10 murder those two men.
Ana the justification for the pro-
gram-of which the murder Of Madero
ana a. suare% was the opening number
r. tpuIlu IN the explanation which is
forthcoming: the death OF these i've
men, who were centres of agitation "
was iolitical necessity, Whether in
territorial or not"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
DELIVERS THREE SERMONS
billy sunday" Opens Wyoming Valley
Revival Campnirn
10 The TineS-DiSpatch.

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
Wilkesbarre, Pa. February Or
GUY sunday opened the Wyoming.
valley revival campaign Tonight by
uel'Verlng three sermons here-one in
INC morning, one in the afternoon and
IMAM $4,000 people were present M the
,nree services. The collection for the
DAY amounted to over $1,000.
Ihe opening sermons of Sunday re :
lated to the duty of church people and
a oitter arrangement of the liquor in
tefests The church hypocr!te came i'm
for bitter ceIDure ut all the services
Jesus he said. had twelve dlsci-
pies and one OF them was devil.
That's about the proportion in the
church to-day. There's one hypocritc
lor about every eleven good MEM
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
DISAGREEMENT EXPECTED.
Jury in Huff Case Out Thirty.tuo
Hours Without Reaching Verdict.

Asheville. n. c., February o3.-After
being out for thirty-two hours, the
jury in the case OF John Huff. a negro,
charged with the killing OF Edward
Mcconnell, a member of the local no
lice force, on July 4, 1911. had not
reached verdict at midnight tonight.
and disagreement is expected. Nc
Connell was shot on the Fourth of July
by prisoner whom he had arrested.
Yves Brewer, also colored, has been in
the county jail for year and half
charged with the crime OH which Huff
now awaits the jury's verdict The
jury disagreed when Brewer was tried
six months ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
NAVAL PROGRAM
England VIII Make Many Additions 10
GAn

SCH NfTenEth.
Especial Cable TO The Times Dispatch I
London, February 23.--The Observer,
OH forecasting navy estimates, says
there will be five new armored ships
of the hybrid type-neither battlcship
nor cruiser. They will be vessels OF
about $4,000 tons. with armor belt
thirteen and half inches thick and a
speed of twenty-five knots an hour
The armament will BIO eight heavy
guns, 10 or 1926 inches. Next there
viii be eight light armored cruisers
the torpedo destroyer is to disappear
and in their places marine torpedo
craft will be built. They will he de-
stroyers capable of submersion and
available for attack both night and
day. The details are kept secret. hut
they will have greater radius OF ne
ton than any destroyers ahoat. 4
number OF small submarines are also
to DO built for coast defense
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
ROCKEFELLER, BOSH"
DIR. Akcd Say. He VIII Not Return I
HIS Church In New York

htS thurch III New ork.
Especial TO The Times Dispatch
New York, February 23.-"RockefeI-
Ter! Rockefeller, BASH
So declared the Rev. Charles r. Aked.
d. ID. to-day. when asked If he might
return 10 this city. where he was until
n year ago, pastor of the Rockefeller
ruth Avenue Baptist Church He
preached this morning and evening i'm
the Madison Avenue Reformed Church
ABOUT 200 member of his old congresa-
non were In the gathering that hea rd
MIN. 1t was reported that really
serious effort would be made to have
him remain here.
After the exclamation at the mention
OF the name Rockefeller" Dr. Aked
SAID he intended to return to Califor-
MA. as he loved that section of the
country more than any place in which
he ever lived.
The fear Of not making enough
money is the hell OF the American peo-
PIE he said during the evenings dis
course.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
New Church VIII Cost s4o,noo.

-ISpeciRI TO The Times Dispatchl
Norfolk. Va. February 29.-Rids will
he opened next Saturday for the new
edifico to be erected By the Park Place
Baptist Church. The proposed struc-
ture will cost about $40. 600, nearly all
of which has been subscribed The
Mons Progressive Biblc Class to-day
dedicated a temporary class building,
which WAS erected yesterday by about
forty members OF tho class.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
Little Comment ,Indc.

Nuevo Laredo. Mexico, February %.
News OF the killing of Francisco Ma
dero and Fino Suarez in the City o.
Mexico created considerable excite
ment here to-day. Little comment was
made in revolutionary circles. Every
thing Is quiet here Tonight.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
Mr.. Joe Lyne,s rathcr Dead.

telegram from Boston yesterday
10 Deputy Sheriff Joe Lyme. OF Henrico
County. brought the news OF the sud-
den death in that city OF Mrs. Lyne's
father The message contained no par
ticulars, and stated only that he died
suddenly yesterday morning
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
RcnOrts Robbery.

Mrs. b. s. Coswell, of 1906 East
Franklin Street. yesterday reported to
the police OF tho First District that
her house had beon entered and silver
ware, clothing and a suitcase. all val
ued ct S6e, stolen,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
TRAGIC EVENT
ADDS GRAVITY
TO SITUATION
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ready three great battleships are ly-
ing in the harbor of Vera Cruz. n force
quite sufficient to hold that port if it
should be necessary. and the remainder
or ADMIRAL Badgers fleet at Guanta-
namo is being kept fully coaled and
proVisioned in readiness to cover the
distance between that point and Vera
Cruz In forty eight hours.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
Chnree Assault and Robbery.

Joe Johnson was arrested yesterday
by Patrolman Hertseh and Bicycle Po-
liceman Napier on the charge Of as
saultinG and stealing a small sum OF
cash from l.. Eubank.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24

Mexico City. February % Felix
Somerilcid, a German. chief of Made
ros secret service who, according TO
some reports, was executed, has not
even been captured His whereabouts
are known to his friends. who say that
he is safe for the present at Least
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
Prairie at Guantanamo.

Guantanamo. Cuba. February e.
The United States Navy transport Pratt
RE arrived here to-day. The marines
brought south on the Prairie will DO
landed at Camp Never.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
KILLING EXC|TES
TROOPS ON BORDER.
Even Rebels Stirred to Resent
ment by Tragic News From
Mexico City.

lei Paso, Texas. February e3-The.
killing OF Francisco Araderi and Pine
Suarcz. respectively tho deposed Presi-
dent and Vice President of Mexico, has
border AS did the Mexico City revolt
The Federal volunteer troops, al.
ready stirred by the downfall OF their.
former leader, threaten immedia tely to-
quit service, but TO retain their arms.
Their junction with the rebels has been
feared since the revolution at the ma
tional capital Even the rcbcls appear
aroused by the death of the man they
sought so long 10 destroy.
Since the killing of Gustavo Madero,
the rebels have been inclined toward
leniency to the eX-Presldent. They as
serted that Aladeros worst self died
with Gustavo. Pine Suarez, however,,
was never popular in the north. It is
admitted generally that General IIuer-s
Ia has lost much by the incident, which
is hailed as Il return to the methods
of fifty years ago
Colonel Juan Vasquez, garrison COM
mander at Juarcz. declined to express
an opinion on the deaths OF the two
former leaders, except to say that hs
believed the affair would have no ma
terial effect on the situation The VOL
unteer troops remained closely in the
barracks to-day. Their leaders never
have accepted the Huerta government.
All was quiet at Juarez.
1T is for the health OF the country"
declared Manuel l.. Lejuan. the chief
rebel ngeat here, and former reyolu-
tionary cmissary 10 Washington, re-
Sarding Niadero's death A
1T is similar To the killing of MAXI
milan. the French Emperor of Mexico.
1t is deplorahle. but necessary"
The effect on Washington. in view
of the Taft note, docs not interest u.s.,
added Eenor Lejuan. "Madero could not
have heen eXiled, as he might have be-
gun another revolution. We must
have peace now"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-24
Garrison Quiet.

Douglas, Arz. February a3.-News
OF the killing OF Aadero and Suarea
aroused much excitement among the!
Mexican population. The garrison re-
mains quiet at Aqua Preta where all
ready n split had occurred between
the volunteers and regular troops over
the result OF the Mexico CITY revolt
Manuel Cuesta. Mexican consul here.
VINO last week admitted assisting tho
revolution during his administration
said that the Staying of the ex-Presi.
dent meant the harmonizing of mat
tiers throughout the republic.
Douglas Island news., 1913-10-01
The Prisoner of Zenda

The famous Players Film Company's production, in four reels, will again be presented at the Lyric theatre. Com. menting ou the production, the Valdez Prospector says:
 "James K. Hackett requires no special eulogizing. His work of former years in the drama has marked him as one of America's greatest actors. Every gesture, every pose, is that of a master. His work in this particular production is singularly delightful, and his double role which be plays in the Prisoner of Zenda' affords him ample scope for the demonstration of his unusual powers of pantomime. In the part of Rudolf Rassendyll, Ca man who was a king, bis appeal to bis audience in his manly interpretation of the part, is tremendously strong This is unques- tionably the greatest photo play ever written.
Douglas Island news., 1913-10-01
Wrestling Match

Jim McCulloch, of Snohomish, Wash, holding the amateur championship of the Northwest, aud Jack Butler, the heavyweight champion of Treadwell, will contest on the mat at the Lyric Friday night for a purse Of $500. Both of the contestants are we'll versed in the game and the exhibition promises to be a scientific one in every respect.
 Besides the main event several pre- liminary matches of more than com mon interest are on the program.
 The general admission has been fixed at ST. That some of the younger crowd may have the opportunity of witnessing the contest, a special rate of 9 cents has been made for school boys.
Douglas Island news., 1913-10-01
TREADWELL TOPICS

There will be a dance at the Tread. we'll Club hall tonight. Music will be furnished by the Treadwell Club or- chestra of six pieces
 The repairs to the Treadwel dock are finished and the boats are making calls there as in days of yore.
 A picture of the champion baseball team" has been placed in a prominent place in the entrance to the Treadwell Club
 A new tinshop has been fitted up for Chas. Price, the Treadwel timer, and he will shortly move bis tools into it. This move will remove the cramped situation in the boiler shop.
 The dramatic club met last Wednes- day and parts were given out for a comedy entitled, "Freezing a Mother in Law" The play will be given in a couple of weeks.
 A we'll attended fire meeting was held last Friday, the meeting night having been changed from Wednesday to Fri day.
 Gus Erickson, who has spent most of the summer at Snettisham, is back in Treadwen again.
 At nesting held last night in the fire hall at Treadwell, the football faus organized a team and appointed a com mittee Co give a dance for the purpose of raising money for paraphernalia. The committee consisted of Monte Snow, Leslie Foreman and Harry Delhi. George Swarva was elected to coach the team. Walter Nelson pre- sided and l. J. Kinkaid acted as secre- tary. The team will play a series of match games with Juneau.
 A bowling match was pulled off last Friday night, and, as usual, the team captained by c. E. Bennett had to pay for the eats.
 Fred Anderson, John Richards, Dave Russell and M. Mcdonald left for a hunting trip of a couple of weeks last Saturday, as guests of A. Bariteno on the City of Rome
 Andy Torklesou, the we'll known car pepter. who has beeu visiting his old home in Norway, returned to Treadwell on the Spokane.
Douglas Island news., 1913-10-01
A. B. Revival

One of the liveliest meetings of Camp Treadwell, No. 14, for many months was that held last night. There was much of the old time enthusiasm that develops among the Brother Arctios in the winter time. The summer season makes them hot and tired and lazy, but when the winter comes with it's chilly blast and they can slip on a comfort able parka and pull it down over their head, they begin to yell for dog meat.
 Officers to serve during the coming year were elected as follows:
 Arctic Chief-Hugh McRae.
 Vice Arctic Chief-Joseph l.. Diokey.
 Arctic Chaplain-James Stevenson.
 Arctic Recorder-David Bairner.
 Keeper of Nuggets-Paul Bloedhorn.
 Trustees-A. T. Nelson, Barney Con- rad, M. J. O'Connor, P. Fl. Fox and Chas. A. Hopp.
 On next Tuesday evening these of- hcers will be installed and it is hoped Grand Arctic Chief Gov. Strong will be in attendance at that time. IT he can attend the brother Arctics will give him a welcome behtting bis position in che order and in Alaska. There will be high jinks.
Douglas Island news., 1913-10-01

Hon. Albert Johnson, of Washington, in a speech before the house of repre- sentatives on August 3Oth, said that the United States must adjust itself to the idea of the new Pacific ocean; and that three great world movements are making headway, an tending to a great change ou the Pacific and to a new order of things beyond that ocean. Ac. cording to Mr. Johnson, these great movements are: First, the opening of the Panama canal; second, the awaken ing of Asia, and, third, the building of railroads in Alaska and the people of that great territory.