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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-11

United States Circuit Court OF Appeals.
The United States Circuit Court OF Az
peals rec0nvened yesterday morning at 10
O'Clock. with Circuit Judges Pritchard,
Knapp and Woods and District Judges Wnd-
dill, Dayton and Conner in attendance.
Cases argued:
No. IT'S. Ciinchheld Coal Corporation. plain
tiff in error. Vs. a J. Steinman. defendant
in error; error to tho District Court at Big
Stone Gap, Va. Argued by w. H. Rouse,
OF Cintwood, Va. and Il. NJ. Fulton, OF
Wise. vn.. for the plaintiff In error, and by
II. r. Irvine of Big Stone Gap. Va, for the
defendant In error, and submitted.
Cases In call to-day:
No. 1915. l.. d. George Lumber Company.
Inc. appellant. L. l.. Daugherty and
T. II. Mickey. copartners trading as Daugh-
erty. Mickey & Co.; j. s. Moore g. Co.. and
the United Lumber Company. appellees: ap-
peal from the District Court at Richmond.
Va. To be argued by John A. Lamb. George
Bryan and j. NJ. Turner. OF Richmond, for
iIams. OF Richmond: william w. Porter
for tho appellees
No. 1919 Charles 8. Wheien. George F.
Lasher and William b. Whelon. trustees
plaintiffs In error. VS.. Philip Lambert and
Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company, q cor
poration, defendants in error; error to the
District Court mt Charleston. w. Va. TO
be argued by George E. Price, OF Charles
ton. w. Va, for the plaintiffs In error. md
by Brown. Jackson & Knight. OF Charles
ton. w. Vn-. for tho defendants In error.
James Hale Sseinman. OF Lancaster. Pa,
was admitted to practice attorney
and counselor OF thiB court.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-11
THINKS CONV|CTS
SHOULD HAVE PAY
Major Wood, Superintendent OF
State Penitentiary, Speaks at
Good Roads Meeting.
ROAD BUILDERS IN SESSION
Third Convention Being Held at
Murphy's Hotel-Will Close
This Afternoon.

Nominal payment for the services
Of convicts on public work was ad-
vocated by Major James L. Wood. SUI
perintendent Of the State Pcnitcntiary,
yesterday afternoon before the Virginia
Road Builders Association. which is
holding Its third annual convention In
the auditorium OF Murphy's Hotel The
money for their work, the speaker
thought. should 80 20 their families.
Two sessions OF the association were
held. The convention opened at 10
o'clock with President c. b. Scott in
the chair, and the $50 members i'm
Ynediately got down to business. fol-
lowing prayer by Rev. George w. Nc
Daniel, d. ID. The delegates were
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-11
New Officers for Old House.

At the annual meeting yesterday OF tho
Nowian Company. Robert l.. Winston was
elected president and general manager to
succeed the late Robert T.. Macomber: A.
Ruggles Nelson was elected vice president.
and Il. O. Thomas. secretary and treas
JUROR Directors elected were: Robert l..
Winston 1, y. Macombcr. a. RuEales Nell
son. T.. c.. Thomas and II. I. Ellyson.
Mr.. Winston. now at the head or the house.
has had charge OF its tinances for the past
twenty years. while Messrs. Nelson and
Thomas have had many years OF experience
in the business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-11
CHARTERS ISSUED

The following charters were issued yes
t9rdhy by tho State Corporation Commits
sion:
Greenesvie Motor Company. Incorporated,
EmporiG. Va. 1900 to $4,000. w r. Pond.
pesident; Mamie $. Price, secretary. both
OF Emporin. Va.
Blue Ridge supply Company. Incorporate ted.
Blucmont Loudoun County; post offco To-
cation. Clarke County. $4,000 to $4,000. w.
T. Blount. president: Mabel Blount secre-
tary, both OF Bluemont. Va.
Valley Power Company. Elkton. Va
$4,000 to sloo. 900. Charles Mccoy. president;
A ID. Hoyt. secretary. both OF New York
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-11
BODY SENT HOME

Remains of Young Man Who Committed
Suicide Expressed to Farmvillc, y. &.
The body OF Roland NJ. Joyner. the twenty
three-year- old business college student who
committed suicide here yesterday morning
by firing a bullet from n .32-calibre revolver
into his brain. was last night expressed to
his homo in Farmvile " C. A telegram
from his mother. Mrs. Fannie Joyner. d.
rected Chief of Police Werner to havo the
body forwarded Immediately.
Coroner Taylor. who viewed the body. said
that an inquest would be unnecessary, as
II was clear case of suicide. Joyner died
instantly.
No reason why the young man should have
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-11
ProhibitIon Branch Is Orgsnized.

Mrs. GeorgIa May Jobson. State president
Woman's Prohibition League of America
assisted in the organization of a now branch.
TO TO- be known az Reiianca Branch. last night
Alma Trower, GA South Laurel Street, and
tho following officers were elected. Misc
Olive Paoe president; Miss Alma Trowor
Mrs w. o. Condroy and Miss Pearl Young
vioe-preadents; Misa Celeste Hargroves oor-.
Ing secretary, and W. O.. Condroy. treasurer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-11

planned seif-destruction could be learned
by tho police. At eel South Fourth street.
where he had been staying since he came
10 Richmond. II was said that he was al
ways cheerful, and on Monday night APP
peared TO be in the best or huinor.
Joyncr left note In his pocket. which
stated: Tired of living" II also requested
that his mother be notified of his death.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-11
SAILOR BURNED
tain vctra. of Baltimore. Brought Here

Captain Vctra, of Baltimore, Brought Here
From West Point.
Captain A. IL. Netra, hfty years old, OF
Baltimore. commanding tho barge Swans
boro. badly burned about the face and
hands yesterday by an explosion aboard his
vessel while in the harbor at West Point
He WAS brought to Richmond last night on
q Southern hallway train and removed to
Grace Hospital.
Ills burns which. 1t said. woro not
serious. were ut once dressed and IL was
announced that he would probably he able
to leave the hosptai In a short while.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-11
Building Pcrmits.

Building and repair permits were Issued
yesterday in Tho Building Inspectors office
follows:
Mike Shullee,a TO buiid a one-story man
ufacturing building In the rear of III West
Marshall Street. cost 500.
Miller Rhoads TO repair brick store at
5's East Broad Street. to cost s.. s50.
Clarence Mil!hiser. repair brick store
at 81 East Broad Street. to $500.
W. a. Baker. to repair brick dwelling at
3ls East Clay Street to cost SSH
The evening world., 1914-03-10
WALL STREET.

1oAsaet ciosins.---A tendency to ad-
49, In the late afternoon was
ooooeed BY renewed pressure on Le-
~ Valley and Rock Island issues.
- stock WAS not brought out and a
~ undsrtons was preserved to the
= ~ n New Maven was the largest
ooogod II any Of the standard issues.
u o0ouatsd 70 3s-s, when the stock
~ 10 70 90. the highest touched for
oooDo time past. Advance In that
10Doo was attributed to operations b.
= W clever operator. who generally
oo00noo hima4lf TO one or two stocks
- . time. and has not been active
- either side Of the market for con.
m0orooeo time past.
Marriott closed with general a.
svonoos at top prices for most all
ool0oa Total sales. 2Ss.1ss shares.
- he early afternoon North Amer
100 stock advanced TO n Ia. q rise Of
9gvoa points from the opening. New
4oven was active and strong. rising
ooovo 70. Prices In tho general list
N0f0 strong but not very active.
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There was a good deal Of irregularity 4.
however. In the matter Of special
price movements. American sugar,
Chesapeake Il Ohio. Lehigh Valley.
kocE Island and American Can re-
Elected hesviness or weakness when
New Haven. American Ice, United
states Rubber. Third Avenue and
central Leather were particularly
strong. The decline in Sugar was ac-
companicd by much talk regarding
unfavora bile trade conditions. The
stock sold on the Consolidated as low
as ~ 3-4, which eUualled It's low price
Of 1908. This con pared with AN early
low for Sugar on the New York Stock
Exchange OF 20.
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DEADLOCK ON STATE REGENT.
Drm ocrats Vote 70, Ms Iastead Of
PrOgressiSe Candidate.

ALBANY. March 1O.--Contrary to ex =
pectations the Democratic Assembiymen
did not support Edward Everett Hale jr.
OF Schenectady. the Progressive candi-
date for state Regent to succeed Lucius
". Littauer. when the initial ballot was
taken to-day
In the Assembly Walter y. kellogg,
Republican. Ogdensburg. received ~
votes: Mr.. Dix 81 and Mr.. Hale "a.
Mr.. Dix received % votes In the Senate.
Mr.. keliogs IL. Edward d. Filler Of
Schenectady 2 and Patrick +. McCabe 1.
A Joint session Of the two houses will
be held tomorrow when the selection
will be made.
The evening world., 1914-03-10
DRUNKENNESS

Is n durable disease, ~'ich requires treat.
ment. The ORRlNE treatment can be
used with absolute confidence. Il de-
stroys all desire for whiskey. beer, OF
other intoxicants. Can be given IN the
home. No ssnitnrium expense. No loss
u time from work. Can he given Sc
crcily. II after trial you fail to set any
benefit from its Use your money will be
refunded.
ORRlNE is prepared in two forms:
No. I. secret treatment, a powder; On
RlNE No. ., in pill form. for those who
desire TO take voluntary treatment. Costs
only Loo box. Come in and talk over
the matter with us. Ask for booklet.
OnRlNE CO, Washington, ID. c. For
sale by all Riker-Heseman Drug Stores.
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,TaMs ron INVESTORS.

United states Hteel unified orders
totaiiod s,O3s. 40 tons Fob. 20 against
asa, 900 Jan. 81. $.as2.i0s Doc. IL ana
7.sss,71l Feb. %. 1918. Increase yer
Jan. u figures. H2.7eO tons. The In
crease In duo largely 20 fact that
heavy storms In last two weeks OF
February tied up tho corporations
shipments, and does not reflect any
heavy increase In orders as last two
weeks In February showed sharp con-
Traction In bookings.
Royal Baking Powder Company
regular quarterly dividend Of I liz per
cent. on preferred stock payable
March 81 to stock OF record March 10.
New York Mortgage and Security
Company earned e2%0.Sbs. equal TO
The evening world., 1914-03-10

and prices advanced 5 to Z points.
Port receipts, estimated, 5000 bales:
last week. 1904: year ago, 1929.
Market advanced In afternoon ant
closed strong. showing net changes Of
points decline to "a advance.
The evening world., 1914-03-10

Bids asgrcgating S1s.s72.0Oo were
received from fifty bidders for "a
900 900 Third Avenue first refunding
4 per cent. bonds offered direct to the
public. Average price OF bids will be
over 81. Bids ranged from n to
s35s.
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NEW york COTTON MARKET.

Cotton opened with small irregular
changes. Following the call there
was renewal OF demand from shorts
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over is per cent on the capital stock:
after deducting dividends 81 3is0,0o0
and depreciation OF $50. 200 there was
left balance Of SO. 1855 for the year.
Wills Overland Company regular
quarterly dividend Of / "a per cent on
preferred stock payable April 1 to
stock Of record March o.
r. 1.orillard & Co. surplus available
for common dividends. e3.283.16O. in.
crease S60,1ss over previous year.
United Fruit Company regular
quarterly dividend Of 2 per cent, pay
able April Is to stock Of record. March
Is.
President George W. stevens says
at current rate Of earnings Chesa-
peake q Ohio will earn per cent.
upon stock In fiscal year ending June
20 next. This will leave a margin Of
2 per cent. above dividend require
ments. ..
National Sugar Company regular
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CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE.

Taking tho market as a whole. n
generally good undertone was dis
played in the early dealings on the
{ consolidated Stock Exchange to-day.
The evening world., 1914-03-10

Electricity espVlsats Ale.
Either houss elesuic light current or storass
batteries viii opsrate TeLEkTRA piaso NO
Foot pumping not reQuiWd.-Advt.
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4 on later trades. Market dun and
quiet. In afternoon market was fair
ly active end strong. advancing "a
above the opening prices. closing Is
to Y advance.
Corn market was extremely dull
and narrow in morning. but followed
the advance In wheat in afternoon.
Closed u to Y above Mondays clos
ing.
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quarterly dividend Of 1-2 per cent.
payable April 2 to stock OF record
March ~.
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SIeepIessness Kills

drivss away beauty
and skaters health.
II breaks down the
stron gest and kills
energy. One Sleep
less night works
more lasting Injury
than days Of over
work.
Inso mnia 10 Ma
ture'0 rUvoltage
against outrage. The
nerves are being
tortured and they
rebel. Nearly al
ways stomach trou-
htA Aaanfn ma nlAa N
The evening world., 1914-03-10

rte ClosisG osstatisss.
- ss1lswins WV The haGsssl lowest AMI lest
49, q scsiw ssonh for to-day asd the nst
GnOD = compared Win yesterdays closins
80; Net
The evening world., 1914-03-10

National Sugar Company regular
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23

Awaiting the action of the Ameri- can Senate on your excellency's. mes sage directed to said body, caused by the lamentable incident which oc- cured between a crew in whaleboat of the cruiser Dolphin and the soldiers of esnsuipei, Huerta, certain acts of hostility have been executed by the naval forces under command of Ad- miral Fletcher at the port of Vera Cruz, and in the face of this violation of national sovereignty which the con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

l-Carranza declares invasion or
 Mexico violation of sovereignty
 of Mexico
 Vera Cruz quiet.
 Carranza invites United States to
 withdraw from Vera Cruz. How Wilson ordered Vera Cruz
 seized. 2-Dothan wins over Gadsden for con-
 vention. s-Millions to make aluminium in
 North Carolina. 4-Editorial comment. 5-Concert tomorrow night at Y. MICA. Does Birmingham feel naed of real
 press agent? Chief Bennett makes report. Literary campaign indorsed. 6--Society. Sports. S--Latest developments in Mexican
 situation. 9-Doctors adjourn in Montgomery. l0--l. and N. makes steel order l1--3o men, women and children be.
 sieged in Empire mine. I3-Markets. l4-Candidates keep up active fight
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HOW WILSON ORDERED VERA
 CRUZ CUSTOMS HOUSE SEIZED

the approach of German vessel with tremendous cargo of ammunition for Huerta. Trains were In readiness to rush the arms to Mexico City MT
 Bryan telephoned Secretary Tumulty, who awakened the President by tele- phone. As Secretary Tumulty was ex- blaming the situation Secretary Dam line. He too, had a dispatch about the ammunition Rear Admiral Fletcher had sent a wireless that IL, 900 000 rounds of ammunition and 250 ma chine guns would be landed from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23

stitutionalist government did not ex- pect from a government that had re- iterated it's desire to maintain peace with the Mexican people, l comply with the duty of elevated patriotism in directing this note to you with a view to exafusting slh honorable means before two friendly nations sever the pacific relations that still unite them.
 And the Mexican nation. the real peo- pie of Mexico have not recognized as it's executive a man who had pretended to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23

Washington. April @2.-The story of how President Wilson ordered the cus- toms house at Vera Cruz to be seized was revealed today.
 The President had gone to bed Mon day night after having read his mes sage to Congress. The Senate was debating the joint resolution to ap- prove the use of the army and navy and the President had determined to withhold action until the resolution passed. At o'clock Tuesday morn ing Secretary Bryan received a ca blegram from Consul Canada telling of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23

Galveston. Tex, April 22.-Eight hum dred coffins today were taken aboard the army transports here, which are stocked ard ready to carry the Fifth brigade of 1the' United States army to Mexico if the 'Twar department so orders. It was learned tonight that the transports carry two months subsistence flor the 4500 men of the Fifth brigade. the store oe provisions having been included at the last moment. At first plans were made to put aboard clLy about 30 days provisions
 It was stated tonight that from ]8 to q hours would be required to make the tyeusports ready to sail. The men and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
800 COFFINS TAKEN
 ABOARD TRANSPORT

camp equipage could be taken aboard in lew hours. +A
 The three torpedo boat destroyers Fluss- ier Preston and Reid. which arrived here yesterday. took on coal today. Tho de- stroyers are to convoy the transports in case of sailing
 Evidence of the watchfulness of drmy headquarters here for emergencies was seen during the day in orders tv steam ships here or inquiries about their availa- bility for war, service.
 Lieutenant Commander Denseo Mort of the Japanese navy. who arrived here lo-, day from Tampico said he fund the treatment accorded Japanese in Mexico satisfactory. He made a trip of tnspec- tion In portions of Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23

German vessel by noon that day. The President listened in silence.
 What shall we do?' asked Secre- tary Daniels.
 Tell Fletcher to seize the customs house." replied the President without hesitation.
 Good night" said the Secretary. In a few minutes wireless dispatches were on their way to Rear Admiral Fletcher He received the message at 10 a. m. and an hour later American marines had landed and taken possession of the customs house. The ammunition will go back to it's shippers in Ger many
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
BRITISH PAYMASTER WOUNDED ON SHIP

The paymaster of the British cruiser Essex. Albert w. Nimber was wounded on board his ship by u .sniper'' ashore.
 The British bluejackets crowded to the bows and yociferously cheered the Amer iean marines as they proceeded inshofe for the landing
 The flags on the Essex and Fortress San Juan De Gina were half-masted when the dead were carried to the boats.
 Rear Admiral Badger has not decided Is believed his departure will be de- layed. An indication of this is found in the fact that his flagship has entered the harbor.
 Maj. Smedley D. Butler, with marines from the Prairie. made sortie up the railway for considerable distance late today.
 Rear Admiral Fletcher's staff Is com posed as follows:
 Chief of staff. Capt. Harry Mel. Huse. adjutant general, Commander Stons, nuartermaster. Lieutenant Commander Edward c. kalbfus, brigade engineer, Naval Constructor Richard D. Gate wood ordnance officer. Lieut.. Albert M Cohen: aide and secretary, Lieut.. George McC Courts; aides. Ensigns Dood and Hersey; brigade surgeon Middleton S Elliot. brigade commissary. Faymaster Christian ]. People.
 Rear Admiral Fletcher at S;30 o'clock in tho morning ordered a general movement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23

launch q blenish on it's national integrity, drowning in blood it's free institutions. consequently the acts of the usurper Huerta and his aecomplices do not sig nifty legitimate. acts of sovereignty, they do constitute real public functions of in terior and exterior relations and much less dc they represent the sentiments of the Mexican natiop, which. aaes Of CO., fraternity towards the American people.
 ''The lack of representative character or General victoriano Huerta. as concerning the relations of Mexico with the United States as well as with Argentine republic, '--------------~--~-->----~-
 (COntinued on Page EighD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
c Americans Killed and 30 Wounded in Complete
 InUestment of City
STUBBORN RESISTANCE MET
 BY FIRE FROM CRUISERS
Mexicans Lost 15O Killed Tuesday While Loss Yesterday Was Heavy Under Cover of Guns of Ship Marines Advance Until Entire
 City Is In Hands of United States

Washington April (Thursday Twelve Americans have been killed and 50 wounded in the occupation of Vera Cruz This announced in dispatch from Rear Admiral Badger made public by the navy department 245
 Eight killed and 30 wounded in today's fight ing Mexican city An earlier report had put the second days casualties killed and 10 wounded, making the total six killed and 30 wounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23

 tegaphed IT warWithd 0 uanla auon of the text O the Consult J C. Carohr of  idnt Wilnn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23

Told of Carranzas Attitude
 Washington, April 22.--General Car ranza,s note to President Wilson de- claring the seizure of Vera Cruz by American forces violation of the na- tional sovereignty of Mexico. inviting the United States to suspend hostile op- erations and withdraw it's forces, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
City Is Quiet

{ Vera Cruz. April 22.-Six Americans killed and about 20. wounded. mark the complete investment of Vera Cruz at noon today by the United States forces.
 Rear Admiral Frank r. Fletcher has taken up headquarters at the Terminal hotel. The entire city is strongly patroll- ed and quiet prevailed tonight. Rear Ad- miral Fletcher Is in command of the land operations. while Rear Admiral Badger. commander-in-chief of the Atlantic fleet. has brought his flag into the harbor on the Minnesota
 After the general advance began this morning Mexican sharpshooters OH the roofs put up a stubborn resistance, There was one brisk action. guns of the Prairie and Chester assisting in silencing heavy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23

AL o.Io a. m. llle IluNy ue
 "Official list of casualties of Amer jeans at Vera Cruz, April 22, follows: Dead:
 R. Percy. private marine corps. w. l. Watson. ordinary seaman E. F. Delowry, seaman.
 A $. Stream, ordinary seaman C. A Smith, ordinary seaman. c. c. Deafabir. gunner's mate, third class
 Frank Devorel<. ordinary seaman. L. c. Fried, ordinary seaman.
 Seriously wounded.
 H. Pulliam fireman first class. (. NJ Guilloan, ordinary seaman. NJ. fitzger- ald, sergeant marine corps; j. Peoples private: W. Ponkowsii, ordinary sea- man; IT. J. Happlen, ordinary seaman W. M Bass, seamani C. l.. Nodslek, or dinary seaman ]. L. Bennett, coXsWaln, K Christy, seaman A. G. Bell, private; II. E. HIolsinger, private II. E. Boyle, ordinary seaman; Robinson, ordinary seaman: J. cantwell. no rating, A. F.. Doe, ordinary seaman l.. ". Taylor, no rating; F. N. kalmers. no rating.
 Slightly wounded liut ]. P. Lannon, ordinary battleshipe New Hampshire: G. M Davis. private; R. Shaker, private; H. j. Reed, private; C. J. Leahy. ordi- nary seaman; C. D. Cameron. ordinary seaman; ]. F. Place, seaman; C. Gisbuine electrician: ]. A. Anderson, seaman; W.. M Schmidt seaman; ]. C. Mccloy, boat swain mate; ]. K. Gilbert, seaman. E. G.. Riekard, electrician; ]. H. Copeland, sea man; W. II. Mangles, ordinary seaman.
 Seriously wounded: G. K. Rainey. pri- vate: r. Peterson, private; J. McMillan, private; r. Manz. ordinary seaman. c. k. Harseberger, ordinary seaman; H. NJ. Mckerson, boatswain mate second class: ]. l.. Kwapick, seaman; N. Schwartz. or dinary seaman.
 Admiral Badger announced, depart ment officials say. that lie arrived at Vera Cruz at 3 a. m. April 22. and that at a. m. landed bluejac<ets and ma rines from the Arkansas. Vermont. New Hampshire. New Jersey and South Car olina, totaling about 1I50 officers and men. These men co-operated with those already on shore which numbered $500 At s a. m. the combined forces com menced a systematic advance through the city to quell resistance and restore order. There was little organized re- sistance, the Mexicans firing from win dows, housetops and other shelters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-23
'I l.4uite You to Suspend Hostile
 Acts a11d Euacuate Vera Cruz

Chief Declares Invasion of Port By United States Drag Mexico Into Unequal WarText Bryan dicates Rebels May Join Euerta Unless American Ac
 tivities Are Dropped