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The midland journal., 1914-06-12
.CARRANzA MAY
join CONFERENCE
Reports Say He viii Agree To
All But ArmistiCe.
HUERTA ORDERS BLOCKADE.
Dictator's Declaration OF Retirement
Said To Have No Strings At
tached, AS Has Been
Thought.


ports say that General Carranza, chief
Of the revolutionary forces in Mexico
was willing to participate in the media
ton conference at Niagara Falls on
condition that there should be no
armistice between his forces and the
Huerta government and that Mexican
internal questions should be consider
ed which concern only such affairs as
had been developed by the American
occupation of Vera Cruz.
Officials here would not discuss the
situation in the absence Of direct in
formation.
The Foreign Office sent note to
the legations notifying them that the
port of Tampico had been blockaded
by order of President Huerta.
Despite alarmist reports from many
sources, arising because of the ship
ments of arms to the Constitutionalists
at Tampico from United States ports,
there was no apprehension apparent
here in Government sources. Depart
ment heads seemed to be confident
that General Huerta would not attempt
to blockade the port Of Tampico
against the delivery by the Cuban
steamer Antilla of arms for the Con-
stitutionalists. The American State
Department, it was pointed out, was
fully satisfied of its right to prevent
such blockade of the port by Huerta's
ships.
In consequence of these develop
ments it was expected here that there
would be no interference either on the
part of the United States or General
Huerta with the landing of ammuni-
ton at Tampico from the steamship
Antilla Admiral Badger reported
from Vera Cruz that Huerta's gun
boats were at anchor in Puerta Mexico
harbor and at Alvarado.
"A big cargo of arms for the Consti-
tutionalists was landed at Tampico
while Admiral Mayo's flag lieutenant
stood by, but took no action.
The arms were from the Sushine,
from Galveston.
Notice was given the American Con-
sui at Tampico of the proposed block
ade, so that warships could keep out
Of the line of fire.
That there are no strings to Huerta' g
declaration that he will get out when
assurances Of pacified Mexico are
given was announced by Rabasa, Of the
Mexican delegation. Huerta is will
ing to accept provisional govern
ment.
A fourth conference Of Americans
and Mexicans was held. Subjects un-
der discussion were those developed in
the early meetings.
The mediators are said to be ready
to agree even with Carranza.
The proposition from the A B c
mediators to General Carranza merely
requests the participation of the Con-
stituhonalists in the Niagara Falls
conferences to settle the Mexican diff
ficulty. 1t embodies no specific re-
quest that General Carranza discuss
either internal or international ques-
tions. nor does it,even specify that an
armistice between the revolutionists
and the Huerta troops must be estab-
lished. according to the version given
here.
The midland journal., 1914-06-12
FARMERS KILLED IN DUEL.
While One Was Shooting, Dying Man
Cut Opponents Throat.

Poplarville, Miss-In duel fought
at close range here. John Lee and
Boyd Ladner. farmers. were killed.
Ladner shot Lee five times, but mean
while Lee cut Ladner's throat with a
knife. The tragedy was said to have
been caused by the renewal ofsa fam
lily feud Friends OF the dead men are
said to have made threats and further
trouble is feared.
The midland journal., 1914-06-12
CANDY BY TON FOR SAILORS.
100000 Boxes For Men OF Atlantic Re.
serve Fleet.

.Philadelphia.-To satisfy the sweet
tooth of the bluejackets of the Atlantic
reserve feet, stationed at the Phila-
delphia Navy Yard, the Government
has placed an order for 80 tons OF
candy and $4,000 packages of salted
peanuts The candy will be packed in
10000 half-pound boxes. The supply
ordered last year, amounting to rs
tons, has all been eaten. An officer
said that the men eat more candy when
at sea than they do when in port.
Sailed peanuts sell better in port than
at sea.
The midland journal., 1914-06-12
rHREE rors BURNED 10 DEArA
Were Left Alone In House BY
Mother.

Simmons, w. Va.-Three children Of
Wiley Belcher, ranging in ages from /
year to S. were burned to death near
here. The children were left at home
alone when their mother visited a
neighbor. Shortly after the mother left
the children the house caught fire and
was destroyed and the children were
cremated before persons who saw the
tire could reach the scene.
The midland journal., 1914-06-12
WANT STRIKE COMMISSION.
Seating and owen Ask Federal Media.
tors For Colorado.

Washington, D. CA joint resolu-
tion authorizing President Wilson to
appoint a commission Of five persons
distinguished in experience, discre-
tion and integrity and free from any
interest in the controversy" to settle
the Colorado coal strike was intro
duced BY Representative Heating and
an identical measure was introduced
by Senator Owen.
The midland journal., 1914-06-12
CARNEGIE GIVES 100000.
To Be Divided Equally Between Two
Pittsburgh Institutions.

Pittsburgh. - Announcement was
made that Andrew Carnegie has given
another endowment gift, amounting to
$4,000, 900. to be divided equally be-
tween the Carnegie Institute of Tech
nology and the Carnegie Institute, both
of this city. This announcement was
made by S. H. Church, president of the
board Of trustees Of the Carnegie In
stitnta. at meeting of the board.
The midland journal., 1914-06-12
THE LOST AND SAVED.
Latest Revised Figures OF the Empress
OF ireland Disaster.


Quebec.-The inquest at Rimouski
into the Empress of Ireland disaster
set for Saturday has been postopend.
In view Of the investigation into the
accident which Lord Mersey and the
Canadian Commissions will begin in
ten days, the provincial authorities de-
cided that local inquest would be Of
little value.
Official figures regarding first class
passengers on the Empress now show
SO saved. 27 bodies identified, 20 miss
ing and one Identification doubtful, a
total Of 81.
OF the TT passengers from the third
cabin, lao were rescued. The crew
numbered 415. OF these 241 were
saved and 174 lost.
The midland journal., 1914-06-12
rHAw's DELlvERER KILLED.
Man Who Helped Millionaire Escape
Is Auto Victim.

North Stratford. N. H.-Frank Can
tin, the chauffeur who drove Harry K.
Thaw in a wild fight from Norton's
Mills. VT. across the State line to
Colebrook, N. H., after the Matteawan
fugitive had been deported from Can
ada. was instantly killed when an auto
mobile he was operating capsized.
The midland journal., 1914-06-12
VIRGINIA LAW SUSTAINED.
Requires Monthly Pay To Miners and
RedeemabIe Scrip.

Washington, D. C.-The Supreme
Court upheld the constitutionality of
Virginia law requiring companies min
ing coal or manufacturing iron or steel
to pay employees at least monthly in
money. 1t is also unlawful under the
statutes to issue scrip unless redeem
able in money at its face value.
The midland journal., 1914-06-12
THEY OPPOSE ARMIsTIcE.
Rebels viii Resent "Any interference"
IN Mexico's Affairs.

Eagle Pass, Texas.-C Constitution.
alist officials of this section of Goa.
hula declared that they viii resent
any interference by the mediators in
the internal affairs of Mexico. They
say they will refuse to agree to an
armistice and win not suspend HOSTILE
ties until Huerta is driven from
Mexico.
The midland journal., 1914-06-12
HERO MEDAL FOR GIRL.
Carnegie Recognition Is Sought For
Maid Who Rescued Child.

Trenton. N. IA Carnegie hero
medal for pretty Miss Anna Mcintyre,
% years old, who leaped into Assam
pink creek and rescued Margaret
Brown, years old. from drowning,
was urged by friends of the young
woman. Miss McIntype was rowing
with several friends when she saw the
little girl struggling in the water dis
appear. After struggling to the shore
with the child Miss Mcintyre then ap-
piled first aid.
The midland journal., 1914-06-12
TO BLOCKADE rAMPIco.

Huerta Would Prevent Rebels From
Receiving Arms and Ammunition.
Mexico City. - Mexican gunboats
have received orders to blockade the
port of Tampico. it is announced by
the War Minister, General Banquet.
This action has been taken to prevent
the Constitutionalists from receiving
shipment Of arms and ammunition
which is believed to be on its way
from New Orleans aboard steamer.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-18
Death Calls
Joseph Wilson

Mr.. Joseph wilson, an aged resi-
cent Of this city, formerly of Ei'cEte
tIunv, died ThursdaV Afternoon "
tLp nome OF his d"nE.hrer. Mrs. Fred
Va entine at the ;,:le: Of GulFey and
McrcnanEs Streets :AIn had hccn IN
declining health for several years and
Ills death was not unexpected.
Mr.. wilson is survived by q large
family of children. His. wife died sev-
eraI years ago. The surviving chill
dren are Robert, of Clarksburg, Floyd,
Of Fafrmont, Lee, of Martins Ferry,
Ohio. Mrs. Elijah Skidmore, of Cairo,
". Va, Mrs. Fred Valentine and Mrs.
q. II. Hager, OF Fairmont. His chill
dren were all with him when he pass
MIR. Wilson was a civil war veteran
and had reached the age Of 50 years.
Funeral services will be held on
Sunday afternoon from the First Bap-
list Church and interment will be
made in Maple Grove Cemetery by
Undertaken R. c. Jones.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-18
PERSONALS
- PEOPLE -
IASTYTEY COMEAEDsCQ

The Misses Mary and Audrey Cor
1othor, OF Monongalia County, are the
guests of Mrs. G. N. Allender.
The Misses Carrie Mae and Emile
,Probst are expected home Saturday
from Baltimore, Md, where the latter
is a student at Goucler College. Miss
Carrie Probst, a former student at
Goucher, Is registrar at the college.
Miss Opal Boord, who attends
Broaddus College. at Philippi. arrIv-
ed home today to spend the Christmas
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. E. Boord.
Mary Moore, the little daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Z. Miller, has been
i'll for several days ut the home OF her
parents in Barney street.
Miss Rose Kennedy went to Blaine,
w. Va. today to visit her sister, Mrs.
Daniel Purcell. Mr.. and Mrs. Pur-
cell and little daughter will accom-
pany Miss Kennedy home for the lol-
idays.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Baker, Of Keyser,
will come here to spend Christmas
with relatives.
w. II. Ravenscroft, OF Denver, COL.
formerly OF this city, was here yes
terday enroute home from New York.
Mrs. Ingle Malone and children, Of
Somerset, Pa, arrived here last night
to spend the holidays with the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Hoult,
on Maple avenue.
DR.. George Mayors left last night for
Baltimore to spend several months.
Captain Thomas Reed is Ill at his
homo on Benoni avenue.
Miss Norine johnson has returned
from q brief visit with frineds IN
Warrington.
Miss Ella Jones, Of Warrington, was
in the city shopping yesterday.
Mrs. R. A. Lough, of Morgantown,
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eli Musgrave.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-18

Arrived Home for the Holidays.

b Arrived Home for the aHolluayS'
Miss Helen Quarter Miller, who at.
tends Miss Halls school at Pittsdeld.
Mass, arrived home this afternoon 20
spend the holidays with her father,
Mr.. Walton Miller. She was accom-
panied by two school friends, who are
her ruests for the, weekend. Mr.. Mil
Ter went east several days ago and
accompanied them home.
Miss Mary Frances Hartley, who
was to accompany Miss Miller here
from Northampton, Mass, where she
attends Smith College, will not ar
rive until Christmas eve. the vaca-
ton having been postponed from the
original plan. Miss Margaret Ward,
Who attends Smith, and who was re-
Gently operated OF for appendicitis
at Northampton, will go to her home
at Charleston for the holidays.
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BIRTHDAY DINNER.

Mrs. Jane ingram, one Of The best
known women of the city was the
honor guest at a birthday dinner last
evening at which her daughter, Mrs.
Fred Fleming, was hostess at their
home on Main Street. The guests in
Guided, Dr.. and Mrs. J. G. Broomtleid!,
Mr.. and Mrs. John o. Morgan and
daughters, Misses Jane and Rose, Mrs.
r, L. cunningham, Mrs. Allie Hay
lnond, Mrs. C. S. Fleming. Miss Mar
tba Fleming, Miss Abbie Fleming. Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Fleming and Miss Mar
turie Fleming.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-18
LUNCH.

The employees OF the J. N. Hartley
and Sons Co, store will be entertained
nj lunch to morrow at the store in
accordance with the annual holiday
custom. Lunch viii be served also
or Monday and Thursday OF tlsSt
week. the service urder the direction
at the Wonen's Auxiliary OF the rtl-st
baptist Church.
HTomorrow's Menu Will be as Follows:
Chicken Pie Dreamed Homlny
Potato Salad
bread Jelly Pickles
Coffee
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-18

Trunks, soc to $500.
Go. carts, soc to $3.50.
Sleds, SIPS to $3.50.
ModeIit, new for boys,
$1.0o to $500.
White Toy Furniture,
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hed p%raetIeally an Of the GeorgesE

ished practically all Of the GeorgeSEdS
wardes Gaiety successes:
1.-THE Quaker Girl" from authorgot
book and lyrics, the composer OF itsl
musical settings, the. designers of its
scenic tnyesture and costume embels
Ilishments, the director and maftres
d'Ballet down to the snug and Gle
gantly fitting stage shoemaker, who
fits the ~twlnkling tootsiess OF aachortls
OF beauties that a New York critic
characterizes as a Seminary ofSloyelis
ness" are all masterminds in their re.
spective professions and petteds taVors
ties Of tickle Dame Fortune. TheStade4
has smiled on them SO oftenainth the,
past, that they have grown toEbe1ieTe
they are immune from her froWns:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-18
LocArE I'M Ia PAso.

DR.. Claude Mason left a couple Of
weeks ago for El Paso, Texas, where
he will locate in the practice OF hisl
profession. DR.. Mason's sister, MrsI
Carol Helmick, resides at Ell Paso.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-18

LosT-A package containing a pair
of shoes either on East Park avenue
car or between D street and Pitts
burgh avenue. Finder please return
to Fairmont rubber Stamp or notl-
fy Cons. GAG. 12.1S.14
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-18
FRIENDS.

Dr.. Clarence Mitchell OF the Central
Christian Church will be host tonight
10 the me and boys OF his congre-
CATION at his home at lib
Avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1914-12-18
Exchange.

The Presbyterian Legion will hold a
Saturday exchange tomorrow in the
Robert Snider grocery on Main street.
In addition to a splendid line of good
things to Eat a number OF attractive ar
ticles from the recent bazaar will he
on sale. 42'4S-4t
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THE QUAKER GIRL" TONIGHT.

Lovers OF good music have a real
treat in store for them when John I.
Slocum presents the musical success
1T three continents. 1.-THE Quaker Grill
ut the Grand tonight. The book is.
by James T. Tanner, the lyrics by,
Adrian Ross and Percy aGreenbank,
and the music by Lionel Moncton.
This quartette of writer's have furn
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SOCIETY
icakey Sac.

Cake Sale
me Yiei1anfsctrclegot9K i panghS
ters 81 the n. Temple WI hold g
cake sale On saturday morning tngthe:
SDaFin Confectionery store wtndoWgon
Main Street. 12>1s1t
#DELiGHTFUE SURPRISE.
Miss Bertha Adams was giventa de-
surprise last evening in honor Of her
birthday anniversary at the home OF
her mother, Mrs. Josephine Adams.
On Reeves Avenue. Games and Music
were features OF the evening and
tempting refreshments were served.
Evening journal., 1914-04-08
believe CITY MUST
PAY HOSPITAL BILL

The Police Commission yesterday af-
ternoon considered the bill of the Ho-
meopathic Hospital for S25 for services
rendered Police Sergeant Wardle while
he was suffering from a broken leg The
bill was sent TO the commissioners BY
City Council, accompanied by letter
from Clerk Of Council Dillon, telling of
Councils action. That body had refused
TO pay the bill. President Bowers said
the bill had first been approved by Coun-
cilmen Stover, Draper and Others and
when the final vote in Council was taken
all those who signed the bill scratched
their names of and voted against it ex-
cept Councilman Zimmerman.
Mr.. Bowers said he had talked the
matter over with City Solicitor Hast
ings. who said the city was liable and
the bill would have to be paid
Sergeant Wardle. who broke his leg
while tussling with two prisoners,
was sent to the Hospital under orders
Of the captain in charge. Mr.. Bowers
favored letting Council and the hos
pital fight out the question as TO who
was liable for the bill.
General Wickersham suggested that
President Bowers visit Council and
explain the bill. but this idea was not
agreeable to Mr.. Bowers, who said he
had nothing to explain. He said
Council knew what the bill was for
and If he did anything it would be to
recommend that the hospital sue the
city to recover the money.
The subject will be considered
again next week.
Following the usual business OF
the Board the Commissioners counted
the ballots east by the officers for
the five members TO serve on the
Pension Fund. The officers elected
were Sergeants Daniel NJ. Kelreher
George W. Lyons. William r. Schen
Patrolmen Frank Green aud George
Gilling. They will organize next
Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1914-04-08
MEGARY Store MAKES
SUMMER FURNITURE DISPLAY

Spring is in the air--here, there and
everywhere; and especially noticeable
at the commodious store of Megary and
Son Company is the gay beauty and
charm of the queen of seasons. Dame
Nature has run riot in one of the big
windows. which represents garden.
made most realistic by the fence and
rose cmbOwercd arches ia the back
ground A large bank of ferns at one
side and big ferns in attractive iardi-
niercs complete the garden effect
while the pretty gray and white porch
furniture complete with magazine rack,
rustic hamper. pillows. etc. makes one
long for "porch time. In the second
window is shown a bedroom set of an
tique ivory enameled furniture-ncw
and very popular for summer furnish
ings. The bureau, washstand and dress
ing table show the glass covers over
bright colored crctonne--alsO new aud
popular, and an item of economy where
the laundering OF linen scarfs is con-
sidered.
In the main store are gay decorations
OF apple blossom sprays, lilac, dogwood
and wistaria. Graceful sprays OF wis
taria are entwined around the pillars.
IArhilN anu TAIL NN~ir 0A AlVMNAn Nit
here and there and all around one sees
outdoor furniture, 'just the thing for
summer days.
The designs and colorings are all
of the newest. A specially pretty
set is rustic, the Stats formed of the
wood with the natural bark. And
there are swings, arm chairs, rock
ing chairs; everything to choose
from. The little apartment on the
second floor is in summer dress, a
flower box on the front of the bow
window completing the effect.
Golden oak and wicker furniture,
with dainty cretonne draperies are
shown In the reception hall.
The drapery department is IN
spring dress, as are all the many
others, each one with its individual
showing of everything the home-
maker could wish for for the Easter-
tide, the harbinger of spring.
Evening journal., 1914-04-08
COL. AND MRS. MOORE
Married Fifty YEARS

Golden flowers and ribbon decorations
carried out beautifully the idea OF the
golden wedding anniversary of Colonel
and Mrs. Enoch Moore, which was cele-
brated by them at their home, No SOL
Washington street last evening
The anniversary also was family re-
union as there were present the sons and
daughters and grandchildren, totalling
eighteen in all, who helped Colonel and
Mrs. Moore receive. and who included
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Robb, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Simmons, George b. Moore of Baltimore,
Enoch Moore. Jr, Enoch Moore, 3rd,
Raymond Russell, Walter Simmons,
Anna Russell. Virginia Moore and Eliz-
abeth Moore Simmons.
As Colonel Moore with his wife en-
tered the room last evening, the Lohen-
grin wedding march was played by Mr..
and Mrs. Simons ON the violin and
piano. and the couple stood at end OF
the room while being presented with
basket of yellow flowers by their
two little grandchildren. Virginia
Moore and Elizabeth Moore Simmons.
Colonel and Mrs. Moore were the
surprised recipients of a leather
rocking chair from the Board OF
Managers Of the Masonic Home of
Delaware, Inc. Colonel Moore is a
member of the executive committee
of the board.
Colonel Moore's personal anniver-
sary gift TO Mrs. Moore was a gold
locket in which was enclosed pho
tofsaphs of the two taken the year
previous TO their marriage.
Evening journal., 1914-04-08
MIMrARY TnAlNrNc OF STUDENTS.

ID ERSONs interested in Delaware College and
other educational institutions which are sup
ported in part by the Federal Government VIII be in
teresed I'm statistics prepared by the United States
Commissioner OF Education in Washington They
show the plumber OF who in 1913 attended the ag-
ricultural mechanical colleges OF the country and
who required to take part in military drill.
1913 in agricultural and mechanical colleges there
we're enrolled 67o21 and Of those 2GI67 reported
taking military drill Outside Of these agrcul-
tural and mechanical colleges in 1906 there we're 5s
universities colleges which had S,174 young men
who required to take military drill
Also in 1906 the last year statistics compiled,
there were lO5 public high schools where they had
s427 in military drill. that If you bring it down
to the present time, there are many thousands Of
young men who being drilled every year in this
country.
So far Delaware College is affected it may be
said that with the enrolment taken into consdera-
tion, it is playing highy-commendable work along
military training lines.
Evening journal., 1914-04-08
BRIDGE SAFETY is
DISCUSSED BY Commission

The report OF j. f. Creiner. civil engi-
neer, regarding the condition of Wash
ington street bridge, as made to the
Levy Court on July 26 1912, in which
he said he had doubts of the safety Of
the stringers to the structure. was
brought TO the attention Of the Public
Otiiity Commissioners last night c.
-. 1arretson, member of the Ninth
Ward Civic Association. and also
member OF the Utility Commission,
brought the matter up. Mr.. Garretson
said that while Mr.. Greiner had claimed
the stringers were too light for the
heaVy trolley cars, he also understood
that a member of the Levy Court had
SAID the stringers were of little use.
The statement that the traction COM
pany had scraped the stringers and re-
painted them also was made.
IL was decided to ask the traction
company TO inform the board Just
What had been done 10 the stringers
and If they are too light as the en-
gineer claims, the board will ask that
they be removed.
The Peoples Railway Company sent
a communication advising the board
that the sale Of strip tickets on its
line had been abolished. The letter
expressed a willingness TO allow the
commissioners access TO the COM
pany's books.
The board received a copy OF an
opinion recently given by the Supreme
Court of the Nashville
Railroad Company VS. the Railway
Commission Of Kentucky. This case.
II was said, contained questions sim
liar to the present situation existine
here over the strip ticket. question
and sustained the commission. The
opinion was filed.
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