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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
PLANS TO RAISE
REVENUE FOR WAR
Secretary McAdoo and Admin
istration Leaders Prepare
for Evcntualitics.

Washington, April 2a.-Administra-
ton leaders today laid plans for rails
Ing war revenue IN case the army has
10 20 into Mexico. Secretary McAdoo
discussed plans from Commissioners Of
Internal Revenue Osborne and sigui-
fed his intention OF taking Il up later
with Chairman Underwood, OF the
House Ways and Means Committee and
Senator Simmons. chairman of the
Finance Committee
The first measure planned would i'm
pose q stamp tax on checks and legal
documents. similar TO that invoked
during the Spanish War. would tax
sweet wine and fortified brandies, and
probably bear. According 20 the cs-
innate this measure would net the
treasury about $4,000. 900 a year. and
II the situation demanded. a tax would
b- Imposed on cigarettes, cigars and
tobacco.
II IS not the present intention. in
any way, 70 alter the present tariff
Laws. although such legislation might
be found necessary later.
TIL. Treasury Department under eS-
listing law has authority TO issue with
out further action ~ Congress $780,
100000 worth or Panama Canal bonds
and ~ is probable this means will
be taken 1T once TO raise money In
case OF ercntuaiities Adoption OF this
plan would give Congress a better
opportunity to discuss q war tax meas
ure carefully before passage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
ACCURATE WORK
BY NAVY GUNNERS

Galveston, Texas, April .3-Com-
menlinE on the accuracy OF she'll fire
bS AMERICAN warships at Vera Cruz.
army officers here said to-day that for
several weeks the navy gunners have
had the city of Vera CRUZ and vicinity
precisely.
In. case we have TO fire on Vera
Cruz. navy men had said. I'VE can
Just look OF the chart for the range OF
Whatever place we want 10 hit. set tn"
guns for the range and ire"
All the Second Army Division now is
back in camp here and ut Texas CITY.
There has been considsra bic discus
sion OF what use will he made OF Texas
CITY. where the larger portion Of The
Second Division has been In camp for
more than 4 year, IL the regulars. now
occupying II. go to the front Tenta-
i've plans have been laid before the
war College for using this camp for
drilling large hotties of men The
plans embraced fully the Texas CITY
and Galveston camp Sitca with national
guardSincn or volunteers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
MEXICAN GUNBOAT
ALLOWED TO LEAVE
The Progrcso Steans to Vera
Cruz Harbor Mouth, and Is
Hailed by American Flagship.

Vera Cruz. April 23.--The Mexican
gunboat progreso. with moro than 500
soldiers aboard, steamed to the harbor
mouth this evening, bu, no farther.
The commander Of the Progreso had
not heard that the Americans We're I'm
possession Of the city.
The Progrcso was hailed by the flag
shin and boarded By Lieutenant Byron
McCandless 81 Admiral Badgers
stan, who informed the commander
that he had The choice OF remaining
under the guns and searchlights of the
flagship or putting out TO sea. He was
Informed that the United States was
not at war with Mexico. but that the
presence OF Mexican Eunboats and SOL
diers At Ncra Cruz was not desirable.
hen Lieutenant McCandiess reached
the IrosrcSo lie asked that a gangway
be lowered. but this was refused. and
he Jumped for the side OF the vessel
and clambered aboard. The interview
was brief, and ended by tho Mexican
Gunboat putting TO sea.
Tho Progreso came from the south
probably from Frontera. The captains
of the Mexican steamer Tehuantepec
and government fire boat moved their
crafts into the harbor to-day, and then
discovered that they were detained"
The Tchuantepec carried q detach-
ment OF thirty regulars, IL charge OF
$50 prisoners. detained for service in
the Mexican army. The two vessels
anchored near the deserted Mexican
training ship Zaragoza. which was in
the harbor when the port was taken
Tho Tchuantcpcc end the fire boat
came from Frontera. The former car
.ied twelve American passengers. VINO
were taken of In launches and put
aboard the battleship.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
MILITARY GUARD
AROUND EMBASSY
Life of City Almost Normal, and
Many Americans Are
Seen on Streets.

Especial Gable to The Times dispatch.
London. Apri. ga special cable
dispatch 10 the Daily Mail to-day from
Mexico CITY says:
n military guard was placed on tho
United STAGES embassy this afternoon
ana arms and munitions which had
AS they are considered unnecessary In
view OF Tie Protection afforded by the
!eSlcan government. The life Of the
city Is almost normal Many or the
shops have shutters up, but nearly all
are open for business. some OF the
colors. Many Americans remain ana
are seen In the streets. There are
some professions with nags. but no
disorder worth mentioning.
Passports for Slr. ~ Shaughncssy,
the United states Charge u 'Amaircs
here. were formally handed 10 him to-
day. IN the note tccompauyinl, them
lister. acknowledged that Mr.. - Shaugh-
messy has observed personally toward
the Mexican government and people
strictly correct conduct In SO far AZ
Was permitted by his position as repre-
sentative Of the government with which
such serious difficulties have arisen.
Th. exact time OF Mr.. DShaurh-
terrined. but probably tomorrow tho
embassy staf wlll leave In IA special
train. with military escort, either
Tor Vera Cruz or Manzanlllo.
Ar. O'Shaughnessy this afternoon
saw President lIuerta, who cordially
Invited Mr.. and Mrs. oShaughnessy TO
10 present at the wedding ~ tho
TO Miss ncepicion Hernandez, to-
morrow morning"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
PROCLAMATION BY Fl FTCHER

vera CRUZ April 23Ihe
with
- ~ -ieNe"a
proclamation
hduressed "a the people OF Vera
ITO the People CRUZ
nnvai the that
occupied temporarily
prevail ""'ii az
tue III the discharge
N -NAAe 'f :"
inc military authorities will admins.
in
- 49, ~" "'' io.
vconhde
cupatiois, certain that they will
be
OF
me taxes due being
e"e iofh ns up 10 inc present time and In
toiBhen) 'REAR-ADMIRAL r. Y
The proclamation
= F 800 P0''o' nrou8noRea
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
Villa Is Against War
With United States

Especial to The Times Dispatch.I
Juarcz, April 23.-Gcncrnl villa,
upon his arrival I'm Juaren from
chihuahua this afternoon. said:
1--WE do not want n war with the
United States, or any other foreign
nation. Mexico has troubles of her
own. and Mexico cnn settle them,
III II IL hut given little time. Per-
sona1ly. ] believe they arc on the
point of settlement now. I came to
Junrez to meet my good American
friends TO extend to them hand
of friendship, nnd to thank them
for the great Interest they have
taken I'm the efforts of the Consti-
tutionalists to restore peace to my
unhappy country.
81 do not want war, and am
sure your people do not. We have
always been good friends, haven't
WEI Why shouldn't VIC continue
that wayf You may rest INSURED
will do oil IN my power to sec
that there Is no change In our re-
1Htionship."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
NUEVO LAREDO EVACUATED
Federal IrreSulars and Volunteer.
RmnIdly Abandon Town.

Laredo. Texas. April o3.-Nuevo La
redo was evacuated 10y the Federal ir-
regulars and volunteers late to-day.
ana the MeNican towns across tho river
from here were then rapidly abandoned
Followed in the wake Of the soldiers
The regular Federal garrison departed
suuthward yesterday, presumably TO
Juin other Fedcral forces mt Saltillo
Much excitement attended the iiirht
to-day. as tho refugees hastily dcpartcd
on foot. laden with curious bundles of
with some household possession.
There was no disturbance on the
American side. Practically all Amer
leans nave icit Nuevo Laredo and sur
rounding country.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
ston Assigned to Command Brigade Ordered to Vera Cruz
WHEN EVERY EFF RT
TIRES YOU OUT

Don't let tho idea that you may foel
better In day or two prevent you
from getting a bottle OF Hoods Sar-
saparilla to-day and being at once on
tho road to health and strength.
Your blood is impure and impover-
ishcd. 1t lacks vitality. Your diges-
tion Is poor. and all the functions OF
your body aro impaired.
Ask your druggist for Hoods Sarsa
parilla 1T will build you up quicker
than anything else. II gives strength
to do and power to cndurc.--Adv.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
NARROWED IN MOUNTAINS
RefuRee American Families an 'Tratr,
Which IL DeruiIcd

lSpecihl Cable to the Times Dispatch. I
thihuahu:., Anril oS.--A special train
CARVING zoo refugee American Families
rom Madera and Pearson. was derailed
~ santa Ianos. q small station be-
noon. me passengers are marooned in
-, ne mountains. unable to proceed on
mel being filled with rock and debri.
- result OF Its being dynamiteY nv
MnXlmo Castillo,s band OF bandits, the
MADEIRA to Juarez, and was routed Wa
this city. va
An effort is being made here Tonight
guard. II is believed before to-morrnw
night they VIII he safe I'm the citv Or
on their way to the frontier None
was killed or injured In the wreck. but
many had narrow escapes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
SPANISH PAPERS
FRIENDLY TO i. S.

Madrid. April 23-Leading Spanish
newspapers have adopted we'll bal
anced and even friendly attitude to-
ward the United States In commenting
on tho Mexican situation.
FL Liberal expresses belief that Mex
lean Independence will be respected by
the United States, although General
Huerta brought Intervention upon him.
self" Ii says:
1T would be well for the United
States to intervene also In the Mexi-
can provinces where Carranza and
villa exercise authority"
IL impartial says.
Tho Monroe Doctrine Is now being
modified to mean America for tho
North Americans. Tho war will end
In ;iie adoption of an imperialistic pol
ICY ny the United States"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
UNITED STATES NOT
IN STATE OF WAR
President Admits, However, Cri-
sis Is Serious, and Will Not
Discuss Future Policy.

Washington. April 23.-President
Wilson told the Washington cores
pondents to-day that 80 far as his
authority was concerned the United
States was not in state OF war with
Mexico.
The President said that while Charge
O'Shnughnessy had been given his
passports and Charge Algara had been
granted his In return. such a step
while always preceding war, did not
always result In war.
Mr. Wilson explained that the Amer
lean government was taken somewhat
by surprise when Mr.. OShaughnessy
was given his passports, and, there
fore. no arrangements had yet been
made for taking over by any foreign
government of American affairs in Mex
leo.
Tho President referred to tho crisis
az very serious, and said he thought
IL was his duty, III discussing 1t at
present, To coniinc himself to facts
not revealing what several steps of pol
icy would be taken in the future. rs
it was not DESTROYS that every one
should know them.
No notification up to tonight had
gone TO the powers OF any intentions
OF the American government. com :
munication being confined solely to
facts as they have occurred.
Referring TO the statement made In
answer TO the note of General Car
rama, the President said he intended
it as Qualification or rcstatement OF
his position that there was no quarrel
with Mexican people as whole. When
asked IL it was warning to Car
rama that II he sided with Huerta, the
United States would continue to en-
force its demands for PREPARATION
from the united Mexican forces, tho
President smil,ngly declined to inter
pref IL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
HOME GUARDS BEING ARMED
Companies BrinE Organized In Towns
McAIcnn hnrncr.

ISpocial 10 Tie limos DispNtch.1
Austin, Texas. April 23.-Goveraor
Colquitt to-day authorized the Adiu-
tant-Generars department to provide
arms and ammunition to II number Of
companies OF home guards that have
been organized in towns and commune
tics this side of the Rio Grandc. The
home guard force will operate sepa-
.atelN from the National Guard. and
will be IN command OF officers Of tho
state ranger force. Many kilograms
were received by the Governor to-day
from border points, urging that mill
thrnalc Mnrisina OF McNicans.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
BODIES VIII lie brought Home.

WISNlnEtON, AprlI Io.-I'hc Navy De-
partmcnt - arranging 10 bring TO the
United States the bodies OF sailors or
marines killed ~ Vera Cruz. and either
forward them 10 relatives or make
;inal interment in 4 national cemetery,
the families desire. All expenses
Of transportation viii DC borne by the
United Statea.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24

NoTWaIk, Conn. April 23.-Comman,l-
er r. ltill Jr., OF the Connecticut state
Naval Militia, late this afternoon re-
ceived orders from the Navy Depart
inent at Washington TO prepare his
men for service at once.
Comma ndcr Hill left tonight for Na,r
Haven, where the naval cutter Machias
is now lying, and where tho hcadqunr-
ters or the state Naval Militia are main
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24

Tokyo April 23.-Most of the lead
ing newspapers of Japan arc moderate
ana reserved in their attitude regard
ing the Mexican situation. One or two
OF the less responsible Journals, how
ever. to-day suggest that advantage
should be taken OF the present en-
harrassment OF Washington to press
tho issues outstanding between japan
and the United States"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
Into Charleston for nen.,r.

Charleston. S. c., April 2s.--Tha
United states cruiser Boston. en- route
10 Join the American feet at Tnmpico
having broken one of tho blades on her
fourth propeller. The propeller will be
repaired here Immediately
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24
Anti-Americun nioting.

san Diego. Cal. April 2a.-Tcle-
graphic hdvices received here ut 80
T. ". from American Consul Guyant
tell of anti American rioting at En-
scdia, Mexican Federals and the popu-
race we're attacking the Americans
The monitor Cheyenne, now in san
Diego harbor. VIII leave Immediately.
under rush orders for IN. Mexican
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-24

Especial Gable to The Times Dispatch.
London. Apri! GA special cable
dispatch 10 the Daily Mail to-day from
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-26

] CN nICHaFO - H1uCn itflPFVNSA ~
day. He will recover.
HOUSTON, TEXAS. March 26-
The widest, most daredevil,
foolhardy. foolish game in the
civilized world has almost cost an
other life Tex Richard went over the
grandstand" at the Houston motor
drome stadium. 1t happened much
the same as the accident happened to
Walter Furch, the first rider to take
such a leap.
The only difference is that three
riders crashed together instead of
two. And instead of being midway in
the race they were in the dash at the
finish-going 80 miles an hour. They
were punched" almost neck and
neck spot" Bruggerman. who has
caused much worry among the other
riders by his "elbowings tactics.
struck Renel who had the pole
Spot shot outward and hit Rich
ard, Bruggerman might have gone
over the fence himself had he not
struck the other rider. AS It was
Richard became the victim Like an
arrow from a bow he rose to height
of As feet in the air. He cleared
fence, --~-ndstand and all and landed
more than 200 feet from where the
riders colllded--in puddle of mud.
He crossed the finishing linein the
air.
D ICHARD was taken to the. ST
N Joseph's Sanitarium on speciel
electric car. An examination OF his
wounds shows a fracture of the spinal
column between the shoulders, sew
eral vertebrae being broken, and sew
eral ribs fractured. DIR, Moers said
Monday that it was thought Richard
would recover. There seems to be no
pressure on the spinal column and
the rider Is not paralyzed e. is so
often the case in a. spinal fracture
However. the extent of his hurts are
largely a matter to be determined. rs
he may he internally injured Again
ii seemed as though miracle had
happened No one believed that a
second man could go over the grand
stand at such a terrific pace and
live.
A second after the form Of Rich
ard had gone hurting through the
air over the heads of the watchers
others riders picked up his hysterical
wife. laid her on a stretcher and car
ried her to the Red Cross tent for
medical aid. A bride OF less than a
year, she kept on moaning;
Il know he's dead. ! know he's
dead!"
And there was none there who Of
fered a word OF hope, for no one be-
lieved that the rider had one chance
in million.
E'NIE menie- mimic mol
Z No boy can stay in the game long
without broken bones or death
They've got to fall just right-just
once-and it's all over" says JACK
Prince, builder OF the 'drome Prince
ought to know. He admits that Ii
boys under his management have
been killed.
Just before they came to Houston
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-26
Tex Richards Spine Broken
Motor Rider Hurled 200 Feet
Broken

from Atlanta it was Jock Mcneil.
They had a very pretty funeral in a
green field of hillocks and marble
shafts-and many flowers--for the
boys were more prosperous there than
in Houston. What does the game pay
them?
Week before last the boys got rs
their dividend" $1,000. A week ago
they received for risking their necks
$40. Judging from the size of the
crowds of Sunday they should get
about IS each. They are given a per-
centage Of the gate receipts. Some
of the boys are married. OF course,
the factories and agents help them
with the up-keep of their machines.
But the game Is not God, which
lives some hope that these daredevil,
foolish boys will come to their
senses.
GLAUGHTER Las been terrible in
~ many States and in many cities.
Riders have gone into the grand
stands. They have torn watchers
limb from limb. And t. : States so IN
will begin barring the game by law.
Then this game viii be eliminated
from the States and cities, en.e-
m enie- mimic mo--untll there is no
more motorcycle racing on these
saucer tracks.
A representative of The Chroni re
asked Jack Prince, the man who
built the track, IL the dead faces Of
the 10Y riders did not sometimes
haunt him in his sleep"
YES, sometimes" he said. Il have
built these tracks, have bought he
boys machines. l have taught them
the game have eaten dinner with
them. have taken them to the
tracks. have picked up their dead
bodies. ] have buried them. Bu,
every time a boy is killed a dozen
wire me for his vacara place. And II
didn't build these tracks someone
else would"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-26
Ward Refuses to
Trade Tom Eeaton

BALTIMORE, Marcr s:-"Tom'
Seaton. who played with the Philadel-
phia National League Club last year,
win not be traded to the Chicago Feds
BY the Brooklyn management as has
been reported.
So announced Robert b. Ward. mile
lionaire owner OF the Brooklyn Feds,
here. III let Tom Seaton 20 TO Chi
cago the Brooklyn fans would set up
such a howl that 1t would be heard
until doomsday, so he will stay with
Brooklyn said Ward.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-26
BOXING
MsBRIEES
G ard
N{GOSSP

Charley Whites services are wanted
by Pueblo promoters. who plan to match
him with Steve Ketchel and Freddie
Welsh. Nate Lewis, manager OF White,
said he would accept both matches If
Whites opponents will agree to weigh in
Ct 1873 pounds four hours before the
fight.
fered Ad woigast $4,000 for four
months work in Australia. Wolgast
easily holds the record for rich light
weight purses.
George Chip, of Pittsburg, who has
done little since he knocked out Frank
Klaus, the former middieweight cham
pion, is scheduled to again enter the
ring in bout at Akron Ohio. with Gus
Christie. of Milwaukee. It Is hoped
that George will not decide to pursue the
course OF the other former stars and
pick out soft spots, but that he viii take
on. some real live ones In the very near
future.
Kid Underwood. who has been trying
TO get some promtoer here to put him on
here are lodging him. Underwood says
he viii meet any boy Of his weight, win
nor take all. and DECLARES this goes ror
Aid York and Spider Britt
Young Goldman put up by far the best
scrap he has ever staged in Atlanta
when he was shaded by Kelly last Tues
day night II the Chattanooga boy puts
up few more scraps Of that caliber he
will not have to worry for work around
here.
X. o. EEgers is scheduled to arrive in
Atlanta Friday or Saturday for his bout
with Grant Tuesday night. With both
boys on the battle-ground interest Is
bound to increase on the coming battle.
Eggers viii be accompanied by Eddie
Smith, his stable mate; Billy Jacobs.
manager. and another sparring partner.
Young Sinnett and Tommy Walsh left
Chicago last night for New Orleans.
where Sinnett will battle Art Simo7s
ten rounds on Monday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-26
Johnny Dundee Bests
Patsy Drouillard

DETROIT, March 26.-Patsy
Drouillard, the Canadian lightweight.
went eight rounds before the Windsor
A. c. with Johnny Dundee last night,
the latter gaining the popular de-
cision. DrouillaFd was outpointed,
but not outfought. He was the az =
gressor fully as frequently as Dun
dee. Dundee is entitled to the YER
dict from his superior infghting, in
variably having the better OF the mix
ups.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-26
Waycross Routed
BY Rickey's Men

WAYcROSS. March 26 Three double
plays and Manning's pitching featured
Yesterdays game between the ST. Louis
Browns and Waycross, the visitors win
ming. 10 TO /.
Score BY innings. r. II. Y.
ST. Louis. .......... Ola OF 200-10 II z
Waycross ......... 600 O0l OOD-- 4
Manning and Jenkins; Warwick, Ant
ley. Miller and Mccain. Umpire-AIc-
Laughlin.