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The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
HEAR OF zACATECAs ATTACK.
AdvIces of villas Move Cheer Con-
stitutionaIist Junta.


Word was received here last night that
Gen villa, at the head OF the army Of
the north, cooperating with Gen. Ma
terra. had commenced the second attack
on Zacatecas.
The receipt OF this message greatly re-
Iieved the gloom which for the last few
DAYS has permeated the ranks OF the rep
resentatives of Carranza here. II is re-
garded as proof Of the healing Of the
breach 6',;a,!. between Yilla and the first
While Zacatecas is not in any sense
a strong strategical point for either
army to hold Villa already has an-
nounced his intention TO sweep the north
and central portions of Mexico free of
federals in his march on the capital.
The most desperate resistance is expected
from the federals, who are strongly en-
trenched there.
Gen. Natera already has been repulsed.
In command OF the central division of the
army. this officer, practically without
military Experience and little training.
and with force inferior in numbers to
the federals, was defeated easily by the
Huerta troops.
Partly because Of this defeat. the d.
vision under his command was combined
with the army headed by Villa. rcduc-
sions, with the principal fighting strength
centered around Gen. Villa.
1t is understood that Hucrta plans to
make his most desperate resistance to
Villas march toward Mexico City at this
point Encouraged by the first success
full defense of the city, Huerta mas added
to his military force there, and. accord
ing to unofficial advices, is confident Of
checking the march Of the rebels toward
Mexico City.
From Mexico City last night reports
from unofficial sources were in circula-
tion in Washington to the effect thar
Provisional President Huerta had an
nounced once more that under no cir
cumstances would the federal delegates
to the Niagara Falls conference consent
to the elevation to the office of pro-
visional president of any man now or
previously affiliated with the constitution
alist movement. either as a civil Of
fetal or supporter Of that movement, or
a military commander.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
MUSICAL MATINFES A FAD.

Paris, June 20-Musical matinees are
all the rage momentarily among Ameri-
can hostesses In Paris.
When Mrs. Potter Palmer, of Chicago.
this week entertained for the lnfanta
Eulalia and the Duchess de Vendome. she
had Felia Litvinne and Vanni MarcouN.
of the Paris Grand Opera. sing for her
guests
Mrs. Rutherford Stuyvesant. at a large
marty, also had Anna Fitzhugh. the new
American opera star; Lola de Netchaiefr,
and Ferrari Foutaina ss star attractions.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
British Shippers Meet
In Washington Harbor
Austriana Largest Merchantmen That Eper Came Ur
Old Potomac, Has Cargo of 5000 Tons of Brick
Captain Meets Old Friend in Pilot of Prison Ship

The old Potomac. which flows past our
fair city. was the scene of an interest
ing maritime drama yesterday afternoon
when the biggest merChantman that has
ever come up the river to Washington,
the British steamer Austriana, met and
saIuted the oldest ship in the world. the
British convict ship Success, lying at the
foot of NJ street
The Austriana. decked in all its flags
and bunting. sighted the British ensign
at the masthead Of the Success and footed
its whistle joyously to its countryman.
In reply the ensign of the Success was
gracefully dipped to the Austriana and
acknowledged by the return salute Of
that vessels ensign. Capt. Smith, OF the
Success. who knew Capt. Bailey, of the
Austriana in England, lowered a small
boat and rowed out to greet his fellow
Englishman-
Praises Old Potomac.
Who would have expected to meet
British ship at this port" exclaimed
Capt. Bailey in surprise as Capt. Smith
boarded his ship. We are out of the
beaten track for British vessels, and l
was surprised. you know. to see the red
ensign on a vessel anchored at Wash
ington.'
In the course of the conversation the
trip up the river was mentioned.
II never sailed up n more beautiful
river in all my experience" said Capt.
Bailey. From Norfolk to Washington
every inch is picturesque"
After a brief chat the two English cap
tains parted and the Austriana proceeded
to the difficult task of finding a berth.
She was finally moOred in "a feet of water
of the American Ice COmpany's wharf
at the foot of Tenth street.
Has 5000 Tons of Brick.
The Austriana halls from West HartIe-
pool, England, and is owned by Sir Chris
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
SCOTCH TO OBSERVE
HOLIDAY WEDNESDAY
Six Hundredth Anniversary of Robert
,Bruce's Victory at Bannock-
burn Is at Hand.

The next best thing for Scottish folk
who couldn't go back home for the cele-
bration of the 6OOth anniversary II the
battle of Bannockburn, will be to COM
memorate it as best they can here.
The Scottish clans of Washington will
get out the old plaid kits Wednesday
and tune up the bag pipes and make
ready to commemorate with enthusiasm
the date when Scotland was made free.
On June "a, six hundred years ago. Rob
ert Bruce led the Scotch on the field OF
BannCckburn and won their freedom from
Edward II. 1t is the story that the
Scotch love to tell and the one on which
their history elabOrates.
A worldwide celebration is the hope
of the provisional committee of Stirling
which was appointed last year to make
the plans for this weeks celebrations.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
ALEXANDRIA POLICE
raid POKER GAMES
Fifteen Men Arrested in Early Morn
ing and All Leave
Collateral.
CHIEF GOODS LED CAPTURE

Alexandria, Va, June 21.-At 1 o'clock
legged poker games and arrested fifteen
men. Money and cards were recovered,
which will be used as evidence. Some
men escaped.
The places raided were the second floor
of Greek lunchroom on the south side
of King street. between Royal and Fair
fax streets, and a room in the rear
of the opera house on the west side of
Pitt street, between King and Prince
streets.
Collateral in the sum of s25 each was
required Of the two alleged proprietors
of the establishments raided. while the
others deposited s. collateral each. Most
of the names given by those captured
are believed TO be ficticious, one giving
the name of a former Chinese resident
of Alexandria. while another gave the
name of one of the poets. The raid was
made by Chief Goods. Serg. Wilkinson.
Policemen Roland, Reid, Nicholson, and
Campbell.
Fire of incendary origin destroyed a
two-story frame dwelling, 9l2 GibbOn
street, shortly after 10 O'Clock Saturday
night. 1t is reported that short time
before the fire a man was seen to come
from the house. which was unOccupied
The house was the property of NJ. T.
Dwyer. There was no insurance.
The police are looking for Charles
Loudoun, colored, who, it is alleged.
struck Joseph Renner. colored, over the
head with "a lathing hatchet late last
pight. Renner was taken to the hospital
and it is thought he will recover.
The funeral of Mrs. James NJ. Nourse
took place at I o'clock this afternoon
from the residence of her daughter. Mrs
A. d. Brockett, 3lS North Washington
street Services were conducted by Rev.
DIR. John Lee Allison, pastor of the
Second Presbyterian Church. The body
will be sent tomorrow morning TO Abse-
con, n. J., for burial.
Representatives from Alexandria.
among them ]. T. Preston. secretary of
the chamberof of commerce, will go 10
Richmond Wednesday to attend the
hearing before the State corporation
commission on a revision of the ex-
press rates.
A number of the delegates who will
attend the twenty-sixth annual conven-
ton of the Virginia Press Association,
which will convene here Tuesday morn
ing, will arrive tomorrow night.
The Sunday School of the N. P. Church
will give a picnic Tuesday to CoIlinwood,
on the Washington-Virginia Railway
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Bigelow and their
daughter, Miss Julia, will leave tomorrow
for a trip through Massachusetts, and
Maine. Mr.. Bigelow will be gone a week.
while Mrs. Bigelow will remain for two
months.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
AN ALPHABETICAL FAMILY.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Chicago. June 21.-Assistant City Pros
ecutor Frank o. Sourada has reached
the eighth letter in his alphabetical fam
lily. An eight-pound girl arrived this
week and at once was christened Helen
The other children are Alfred Bern
adetta, Charles, Daniel, Elsie, Frank, and
George.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22
.SKIBO'S
TAKES HAND
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE,

visionaI presidency after the assassina-
ton Of Madero and Suarez to make way
for Huerta Nevertheless should the
United States pledge itself to support
Lascurain and guarantee that the con-
stitutionalists get fair election. a way
may be opened for this solution Of the
problem.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22

entered into by his wife Cox asks the
court to dismiss her bill for divorce
and slimony. as ne thinks he has paid
her sufficiently. He AYERS that she
was a willing party to the agreement
and separation. and that II Is now too
late to demand additional recompense.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22

It Is said that there is a revival IN
Paris OF the palmer tailor-madeA.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22

An electrically heated rug has been
especially designed for warming the feet
Of automobilistS
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22

Representatives from Alexandria
among them J. T. Preston. secretary of
the chamberof of commerce, will go 10
Richmond Wednesday TO attend the
hearing before the State corporation
commission on a revision of the ex-
press rates.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22

The Austriana halls from West HartIe-
pool. England, and is owned by Sir Chris
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22

A number of the delegates who will
attend the twenty-siXth annual conven-
tion of the Virginia Press Association,
which will convene here Tuesday morn
ing, will arrive tomorrow night.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22

The police are looking for Charles
Loudoun, colored, who, it is alleged.
struck Joseph Renner. colored, over the
head with "a lathing hatchet late last
pight Renner was taken to the hospital
and it is thought he will recover.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22

The Sunday School of the NJ P Church
will give picnic Tuesday to CoIlinwood,
on the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Railway.
The Washington herald., 1914-06-22

Fire of incendary origin destroyed a
two-story frame dwelling, 9l2 GibbOn
street, shortly after 10 O'Clock Saturday
night. II is reported that a short time
before the fire a man was seen TO come
from the house, which was unOccupied
The house was the property of NJ. T.
Dwyer. There was no insurance.
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
Law Condoned NeoIlqence.

In Kelsey vs. Rebuzzini. in the su- preme court of errors of Connecticut 1t appeared that defendant, after no uce that a division wire fence between his lot and lot where plaintiff pas tured his cattle was broken, took no steps to repair 1t and the following day plaintiffs heifers passed through the broken fence and reached a lot lying south of both of such lots and there cropped grass which had been poisoned in the mixing Of a spray for potato vines. in consequence of which part of them died Defendant did not know that the potatoes had been sprayed, or that any poison had been spilled on the grass and could not have anticipated that some person might have scattered poison about the grass there. It was held. assuming de- fendant's negligence, that it was not the proximate cause of injury.
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
RATHER DEAD
 THAN ALIVE
Deplorable Condition of Lumpkin Lady Whose Troubles Multiplied Until Life Became Almost
 Unbeatable

Inmpkin, Ga.-Mrs. G. w. Booth. of this place, says; q suffered with dumb chills and fever and was very irregular. Was also nervous and weak, short of breath, couldn't do my housework without 1t being a burden, and then l began suffering untold mis- cry in my left side and back. I got to where would rather have been dead than alive.
 tried many remedies, but they failed to help me
 Finally, l purchased two bottles of Cardui, the womans tonic, and began taking 1t according to directions Cardui helped me right away. be. lleve it saved my life
 l cannot praise Cardui enough to my lady friends. It is certainly the medicine for suffering women and girls"
 If you have any of the ailments so common to women, or if you feel the need of a good strengthening tonic. we urge you to give Cardui a trial. It has helped thousands of women in Its past 50 years of success, as Is proven by the numerous enthusiastic letters Of gratitude, similar to the above. which come to us every day.
 Don't delay. This letter from Mrs. Booth should convince you that Cardui Is worth trial Get a bottle from your druggist today. You'll never re- gret it.-Adv.
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
BLOTCHES COVERED LIMBS

19 Roach St, Atlanta, Ga.-"A few months ago l had some kind of skin eruption that spread until my limbs and feet were covered with blotches and watery blisters. It looked like eczema. When the trouble reached my neck and face I was almost driven frantic. It itched and stung so in- tensely that l could not sleep or wear any clothing on the affected parts. Aft CT two months 1 commenced to use Cuticura Soap and Ointment and after two days 1 noticed improvement and in six days the trouble left My skin was fair and smooth again and the eruption never returned
 My cousin was sufferer from pim- pies, known as acne on his face and seemed to grow worse all the time. recommended Cuticura Soap and Ointment to him and now his face is smooth for the first time In three years and he owes it all to Cuticura Soap and Ointment" (Signed) Wal ter Battle, Oct. ', 1912.
 Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold throughout the world. Sample of each free, with 32-p. Skin Book Address post. card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. Adv.
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
NOT A SOOTHING APOLOGY
sobby's WeI-Meant Effort Probably Made Indignant Private Soldier
 Madder Than Ever.

Colonel Blank had a little boy five years old, and little Bobby had often heard the men in his fathers regi- ment spoken of as Colonel Blank men, So he said to one of them:
 My father owns you"
 The soldier was very angry. You little imp!' he exclaimed What are you talking about? Nobody owns me"
 Bobby's mother heard about it, and was much distressed Calling the lit tie boy to her, she said:
 Bobby, you were wrong when you said your father owns his men, and l want you to tell the soldier that you are sorry for what you said"
 Running to overtake the private, the little boy exclaimed breathlessly:
 I'm sorroy my father owns you!"
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
LIVING ADVERTISEMENT elo" of Health Speaks for Postur

II requires no scientific training to discover whether coffee disagrees or uot
 simply stop it for a time and use fostum in place of it, then note the beneficial effects. The truth will ap- pear
 Six years ago I was in a very bad cohdiiion' writes a Tenn. lady T suaerfi from indigestion, nervous oeSs and insomnia.
 Was then an iuveterate coffee u'lA"er, but it was long before could oe persuaded that it was coffee that "uFl Inc. Finally decided to leave it U" ie" days and find out the truth
 INe Lrst morning l left off coffee "'a a raging headache, so l decided must have something to take the p'aee Of cofiee.' (The headache was caused by the reaction of the coffee oFus caGcine)
 HaFlng heard of Postum through a "IeAa who used it. bought a package anu t'ied it. I did not like it at first oUt alter ] learned how to make it ,'suI according to directions on pkg, "olld not change back to coffee for anything.
 When l began to use Postum "eighed only IF lbs. Now I weigh ,'o and as have not taken any tonic n 'hat time l can only attribute my siesent good health to the use of Pos. 'N.n Tn place of coffee.
 My husband says I am living ad- 'ei,iSement for Postum." !, Name given by the Postum Co. Bat. ue Creek. Mich.
 ostum now comes in two forms: regular Postum - must be we'll OO,Ied' l5c and 25c packages. instant Postum-is a soluble pow
 A teaspoonful dissolves quickly '" cup of hot water and, with cream nu sugar makes a delicious bever- 'eT instantly 3Oc and soc tins. .. ne cost per cup of both kinds is ioout the same.
 there's Reason" for Postum.
 sold by Grocers
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
Fatal Defect.

Rev. Bascom Anthony, presid- ing elder of the Methodist church in southern Georgia, tells a story of a negro pastor down his way who failed to give satisfaction to his flock. A committee from the congregation wait ed on him to request his resignation.
 Look here!" demanded the preach CT. "Whut's de trouble wid nah preachin'. Don't ] argufy?"
 You sho' does, eldah," agreed the spokesman.
 Don't l 'sputify concernin' de Scrip tures?"
 You suttinly does," admitted the other.
 Den what's wrong?"
 Well, eldah," stated the head of the committee, hits dis way; You ar gufles and you sputifies. but you don't show wherein! in!"-Saturday Evening Post
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
CLAIMS AGAINST
 HE ROCK ISLAND
ANNOUNCED THAT FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF REBATE CLAIMS
 ARE NOW AVAILABLE
COMMISSION WILL AUDIT
If Net Received by August 8, the Claims Will B. Void and WiIi
 Not Be Considered.
'Tsit.7 it.1a Newspaper @3 Union News Service

"tS.esn Newspaper Tnion News Service
 Little Rock.-The Arkansas Railroad Commissioners, W. F McKnigbt. Geo w. Bellamy, and J. Sam Rowland ali. nounced that the Rock Island rate case has been settled. and that the funds for the payment of rebate claims are now available.
 It is announced that the commission Is now ready to receive claims for audit and payment, and this will be pushed as promptly as possible.
 The official notice is as follows.
 The Rate Case against the Rock Island has been settled and the Raj! road Commission is now ready to re ceiye your claims for audit and pay. ment.
 "1f yon have either passenger or freight claims against the Rock Is land, send them to us at once. If not received on or before August Sth, they will be void DO NOT SEND CLAIMS AGAINST ANY OTHER ROADS. II costs too much to return them to vou
 within a few days after Angus, Sth we will prorate the Sl00.Qo0 in our hands. on freight claims filed with us, and send you transferable mileage for Tour passenger claims.
 DO NOT FORGET TIE DATE AUGUST Sth."
 This is pursuant to an agreement OF the part of the Railroad Commission the shippers. and the railroads aD proved by Judge Trieher of Fedora Court According to this adjustment the railroad company agrees to nav Slo0,ooo to cover all freight claims and $30,0oo worth of transferable mileage to cover all passenger claims
 So great a number of Rock Island claims and coupons have been filed at the offices of the commission with. in the last few days that # has be come necessary to increase the force of employees.
 k. P. Allen. former member of the commission, has the work in charge It is hoped that the work may he kent up to date, so that at the expiration of the go days granted by the court for the filing of claims, little time will be needed for additional auditing and payments may be started at once.
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
Sherman
Better Soldier Than Statesman.

One hundred years ago on the forty fifth anniversary of his birth Lord Wellington was rewarded with the title Of duke in recognition of his successes in the Peninsula campaign against tho French. At the same time .he house Of commons voted g 00O,. Uo0 for the support of his new dignity. Within a little more than a year the amods soldier was destined to win the kreat victory at Waterloo and to be made the commander-in-chief of the British forces. Later in life the duke of Wellington became British prime minister. but the strong personal qgal- ities that had helped him to success as d soldier were not the qualities that best befitted for the premiership. and the career of the duke as a statesman added little to his fame
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
Baptlsts for Christian Unity.

Nashville Tenn Sweeping changes in the constitution and bylaws os the convention, drastic recommendations covering the relations Of boards and their administrative and cooperative adjustment a clear outline of the Baptists position, and 2 plea for co operation and Christian union were conta ned in the report submitted to the Southern Baptist Convention here by the commission on efficiency.
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
Says Gen. Maas Dsobeyed Orders

San Francisco.-That Provisional President Huerta had issued specific orders to Gen. Gustav Maas, command ing the Mexican forces at Vera Cruz, to offer no opposition to the landing of the Americans there and that these orders were disobeyed by General Maas on his own responsibility, ia a statement vouched for by E. DeMore- los, a Mexican architect. on his ar eival here from Vera Cruz, via New >rleanS
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
Cotton Corporation Bankrun+

Dallas, Tex.-Acting under peremp tory instructions from United States Judge F. R, Meek, jury in federal District Court here adiudged the Southern States Cotton Corporation bankrupt Involuntary proceedings were brought several weeks ago by creditors, who based their claims on scrip issued as part payment fo, cotton It was the plan of the cor poration to hold the cotton for a minimum price of Is cents.
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
A BEAUTIFUL COLGR.

Why use black, nasty, bad smell ing dtsinfectant when you can get Ross Dead Quick" Spray? It is de- lightfully clean, and will positively kill all insects and germs the moment applied. Use 1t in your home, on your vegetables and on your stock. Sold by your druggist. w. c. Ross Manu- featuring company, Little Rock. Ark. -Adyt
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
Or Holiday.

While visiting his uncle in the coun- try Willie was much interested in watching the ducks tipping up" in a pond
 They're most all young ones. aren't they?" he observed to his uncle.
 Why, no. boy they're old ones, What makes you think they are young?"
 T thought they were young" Willie explained, because they don't seem to be able to swim without upsetting ' Saturday Journal.
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
Parricide Shares in Estate

New York.-The million dollar es tate of General Duryea, who was killed May by his son, Chester Duryea, will be divided among his three children the parricide sharing equally with his brother and sister If Chester Dur, yea, who was indicted in Brooklyn, is declared insane, the supreme court will he asked to appoint a committee to administer his share.
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
As One Who,s Been Hunnhied

The head of the family drank his coffee uncomplainingly, although it's strength brought tears to his eyes
 Why. father" remonstrated his son how could you swallow that lye?"
 My son replied the old gentle man, 'fts not the first lie that l have had to swallow, by any means"
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
LIFE INSURANCE AGENTS!

If you want contract with Strong, Reliable Company, write Beaumont Brothers, General Agents. Southwest ern Department, Home Life Insurance Company of New York. Gazette Build ing, Little Rock. Ark.-Adv.
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
ThouQhtfuI.

Little Della was slowly turning the leaves of her nursery book when sud denly she looked up and incurred:
 Mother, what day was l born on?"
 "Wednesday, dear"
 Wasn't that fortunate, It's your day at home, replied the little miss. -Harper's Magazine.
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
New Modern Dancing

Tho leading Expert and Instructor in New York City, writes: "Dear Sir; Il have used ALLEN s FooT.EAsE, the antIseptic powder to be shaken nto the shoes for the past ten years It Is blessing to all who are compelled to be their feet. dance eight or ten hours daily, and hnd thot ALIENS FooT-EAsE keeps my feet cool, takes the friction from the shoe, prevents corn and Sore Aching feet recommend 1t to all my pupils"
 (Slgned) E. FLETCHER HALLAMORH Sample FREE. Address Allen s Olmsted, | Ie RoyN r.
The Forrest City times., 1914-05-22
California Fiahts Ruhonic plarue

Sacramento, Cal.--A great decrease in the bubonic plague infection among ground squirrels in California is shown by the report of the field inspector in that work. In the year ending April 90, only three infected squirrels were found among thousands killed. The inspectors treated l,92247G acres Of land to rid it of ground squirrels.