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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-21
AMERICANS FLEE
MEXICO AS R[[DD[[.l
FEELING IS NOTED
Instructed to Leave Chihuahua.
Villa Sympathizers May
Support Huerta.
MANY QUIT CAPITAL
AND REACH VERA CRUZ
Consul Letcher, at Chihuahua,
Notifies Countrymen, Who
Depart Quietly.

CHIHUAHUA. via El Paso, Tex,
April 21.-Consul Letcher, on instruc-
tions from Washington, is notifying
Americans in this city and other
towns of the State of Chihuahua to
leave the country as a precaution
| against possible unfortunate eventu-
| alities growing out of the decision of
! the Washington government to seize
| Tumpico and Vera Cruz.
They may be sent out in small
bodies if time permits, as a general
| exodus, it is feared, might precipitate
trouble
Six American women left last
night.
Ell PASO. Tex, April u. - Six
Americans, eight Germans and nine
Frenchmen and women arrived here
today from Chihuahua. The Ameri-
cans confirmed the statement that
trey were instructed to leave by
Marion Letcher the American consul.
They said Mexicans in Chihuahua
held the belief that the rebels would
be unable to remain out of the
Huerta- Washington complication and
added the rebel leaders feel COM
PEELED to accept the view that the
blockading of Tampieo and Vera
cruz would be national matter af-
fecting the honor of every Mexican
regardless of political affiliations.
Carranza and villa Confer.
Letcher, they said. was endeavor-
ing TO get the Americans out with
out attracting undue attention, and
his efforts in this direction were being
assisted by General Carranza. Most
o. the latter's conference with Cen
eral Villa yesterday. they asserted,
was devoted to consideration of the
rampico incident and it's develop
mcnts as affecting the rebels.
The gravest view was taken, ac-
cording to report.
In the cafes, clubs and other gather
ing places Mexican citizens, practi-
cally all of whom are rebel sympa
thizers, said openly that President
Wilson's course was an affront to the
Mexican nation and that a common
enemy must be met my a united
country.
Policy IL Not Announced.
Meanwhile there was no definite an
nouncement of policy by Carranza,
the Americans reported. adding that
it seemed to be his purpose by silence
to imply the truth of reports that he
would continue with the revolution
regardless of foreign complications.
This they said in view of the excited
talk in the cafes and elsewhere, de-
ceived nobody.
In Eel Paso prominent rebel sympa-
thizers were unanimous so far as they
could be questioned, in the view that
not Huerta alone, but the National
honor was at stake
VERA CRUX, Mex, April Ell
A large number of Americans and
foreigners are on their way here from
the capitol today. The regular train
is being run in two sections and u
special train is also on route. Every
thing remains quiet in this city.
The American war vessels have not
changed their positions.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-21
STRICKEN DURING
DANCE, MAN DIES
j. Noyes Failing coIIapses in
Wife's Arms at Home
of Friend.

Stopping suddenly in the midst of
dance with his wife at party they
were attending carly this morning, ].
Noyes Failing, of 226 Grove street
north, East Orange, collapsed, a vic
tim of heart disease. He died before
medical assistance arrived.
Mr.. Failing, who was thirty-six
years old, was stricken at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. S. Banghart, of %
North Seventeenth street, East Or
ange, where a party was being held
Mrs. Failing. when she realized her
husband had been seized, became too
weak to support his falling body. She
swooned and became grief-stricken.
The music was stopped and the men
guests went to the assistance of Mr..
Failing.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-04-21
King and Queen OF England
on State Visit to Paris

LONDON, April 21.-King George
and Queen Mary of England, accom-
panied by a large staff. including Sir
Edward Grey, the foreign secretary,
and his private secretary, Sir Will
lam Tyrrell, left for Paris today to
pay a state visit.
Their majesties crossed the English
channel from Dover to Calais on
board the royal yacht Alexandra.
which was conveyed by British and
French Warships.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
STRAUS FOR TOLLS REPEALS
Member of R0oscveit Cabinet Argues
AEnimsI SncrIIicc for McNs of Hniin-c.

Against Sacrifice for Mess of PottaEc.
Washington. April lj.-Oscar s.
Straus, Secretary Of Commerce and
Labor in the Roosevelt Cabinet. advo-
Gated repeating the Panama tolls
exemption to-day bcfor" tho Senate
Canals Committee. Tho committee then
adjourned. because there was no other
witness 10 be heard
CLAUSE should be repealed regardless
OF the attitude Of Great Britain, and
added that there should bc no puib-
bling over the construction Of a treaty
on which the brightest members OF
the Senate and House. and tho most
prominent international lawyers, are
divided
Are We now to cast aside all our
nigh purposes for $4,000. 600 annually ~
he asked. Are We to sacrifice our
self-respcct for tho opinions ~ man
kind for a miScrabl" mess OF pottagc"'
Ir. Straus declared former Pr.Si-
dent Roosevelt believed The exemption
of coastwise shipping did not violate
the Hay Paunc"fotc treaty. but thought
H.. question should be submitted to
arbitration.
Russell Dunn. Of san francisco is
expected to testify Tomorrow, and Dr.
Ernest Richard. OF New York prcsi-
dent or The tierman- American Peace
society. may appear later in the day
\ coinWitte" from the New York cham
Der @! commerce l. TO testify on Fri
day and several New Orleans men
have asked TO h." heard next week
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
FOR PROHIBITION
NUN|TED STATES
Advocates Present Arguments in
Support of Constitutional
Amendment.
BEFORE HOUSE COMMITTEE
Favorable Report ON IIobson
Resolution for Submission
10 States Is Urged.

w" shiIston, April l5.-prohibtion
advocate to-day presented TO Ia. House
judiciary Committee. arguments in
support of 4 constitutional amendment
10 enforce prohibition throughout tn"
United states They urged the com
inittce 20 report To the House the rcsn-
luton of Representative Iiubsou, Of
Alabama providing for the submission
10 tho states for ratification OF a con
Sutuuonal amendment directed against
ia" sale or manufacture for sale OF all
aleoholi@ liquors for beverage purposes.
For three hours. mon and women
representing States All over tho East
presented th"ir arguments and told
~ tile progress OF the prohibition
night. Tomorrow ;E"y viii appear
before tho subcommittee of the senate
judiciary Committee. i'm Charge of the
prohibition resolutions
Lea hv Representative Hubson. the
prottihitorists argued that thcy simply
"cr" "pr,@liny for aI opportuuity 30
present t. tho people of the coun-
Try. through tn. St2,c Legislatures. n
d"hniir r"torendum Oh the liquor qucy-
ton They declared that without ref
"r"ncc 10 tho merits of the question
tn" problem had grown 10 such pro
uoruons that 1t justified such action
VIA 81 per cent cr the peool. Of
-" "owiry lNIns tn prohibition
'"iritorj they asserted. the time Mad
come for The submission Of Tho qucs-
non IN broad national basis
REPRESENTATIVE" iiohspn opened the
"rEum"nt for hts resolution urrini, a
faTorabi" repor, that would place tbe
measure before tho House
"" d" lot propose" he said. 30
argue The merits II tiiis question. our
hosIHoh Is That tn" question before
~" country is simply whether tho
'oHin't'e" ana Congress viii give the
hr'ilt at the States the right t. pass
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
PASSENGER RATES
TO Be READjUSTED
New Tariffs Filed Under Orders
of 1. c. c. Indicate Ma
terial Reduction.

Washington. April 5.-Readjustmcm,
Of passenger rates on all Interstate
railroads in the United States in con
iOrmity with the long and short haulS
provision of the law, under orders Of
the Interstate Commerce Commission
will become effective ON May l. The
new. tariffs filed by the roads. with the
commission, Indicate ~ material fare
reduction. particularly from important
terminals and rate basins points to in
tcrIncdiatc points.
Officials OF the commission. after an
analysis of the tariffs. estimate that
-" per cent Of the changes in fares Will
be reductions" and , per cent increases
IN such advances aS arc made. the in
creascS are where traffic TO INTERN cdi-
ate points is so great as to affect seri-
OuSly tho revenues OF the roads
soon after the enactment of the long
ana short haul provision. the commits
sion ordered the carriers to rcadjust
their passenger fares. but postponed
tn" effective date Of its order pending a
supreme Court decision in the Mime
sofa rate case and other cases involv-
ing the right of States TO fix rates
Later the supreme Court upheld the
authority OF States to make rates and
the commission directed tho roads to
rcadjuSt their passenger fares by Nav =
il The commission has no means Of de-
tcrmining accurately TO what cNtcnt
compliance with the orders VIII affect
revenues. because that will depend
largely on the volume of traffic. Which
is variable. While some rates on loni:
nauis VIII IL. increased. fares on tho
shorter haulS Will bc reduced lnatcri-
ally III . great majority OF Instances.
1T is prov ided that no Interstate fares
may exceed the sum Of the local rates.
and in the making UP Of interstatc
fares tho rates fixed by authorities OF
StGtcs must bc observed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16

Notice Received April ..

Blank forms calling for the local
subscriptions to the capital stock of
the Richmond reserve bank were
ceiVed by the local member banks on
April q The few that have not yet
complied have thirty days from late IN
which TO do so. one sixth OF the sub
scription is payable Oh call OF the or
eanization committee or OF the Federal
Rescrve Board. one sixth within three
months and one-s;Xth within six
months thereafter. The remainder OF
the subscription is subject to call when
deemed necessary by the Federal Re
serve Board.
II is assumer that subscription
blanks we're sent to the 49, other ma
tional banks that make up the fifth
reserve district ut the same time that
they were mailed to the local institu
lions II that is the case the returns
from all the national banks in the
Richmond district will be in the hands
of tho organization committee before
the middle of next month. and the way
Will then be clear for the formal or
gani6ation Of the Richmond reserve
bark
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16

received from this source, no further
step viii be taken locally.
No Local Man on Board.
~ recent meeting OF the local
member banks il was decided 10 rec
ommend no Richmond man for a posi-
ton on the board OF directors of the
reserve bank that will DO placed in
this city The decision was founded
on the feeling that it was desirable
to give the other states In the district
iuil representation on the board, and
In this manner make tho bank truly
representative in government The de-
cision VIII be adhered to In the coming
directors election
Under the provisions oc tho Federal
reserve act. each member bank is
given the right to submit a candidate
Tor director. The possibility that this
system VIII lead to the nomination OF
a confusingly large number OF candi
oates mas led to the suggestion that
member banks be asked to name dele
gates TO an informal convention. to he
neid in this city. for the purposs OF
hhhtins the candidates to 4 restricted
number from each section. No stem in
this direction, however has rs ve,
pecn taken. 1t is objected in some
quarters that such a proceeding would
not bc wholly regular. and might con
I.ict with the election provisions or
'he reserve act itself
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
EXPERTS TELL WHY
RICHMOND WON
RESERVE BANK
tanning two Northern me-, win no 49,,
SSnp.ltli~S " 80 go


MT. NuStIn, WIrod Mr.. Sands from
Washington last nights as follows:
oiiNer j. Sands, Chairman Commits.
on Regional Reserve Banks, Rich
MY advocacy OF Richmond as 4 looa-
IN" Result uf n careful study -
economic conditions OF the area ndia
cent thereto. including population Iii
matte conditions. soil production. mann
iacturcS, commerce, wealth ana rur
EclIcE requirements This study was
mace with a perfectly open mind, and
my conclusions reached after the con-
Sidcration OF the claims OF all file
cities asking for that honor found
KIchinnnd the natural geographic com
nrrcinl and financial centre OF the great
Atlantic coastal plain. I, region peculiar
/" itself in soil, climate, production
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
and business conditions and REQUIRE.

and business conditions and require.
ments and thus became convinced that
that city was by far the best suited for
regional bank from which the cur
rency and business requirements OF
the area in question could be served.
While this conclusion was based upon
a c9nsideTation Of an area composed
OF Virginia, West Virginia, North
Carolina, south Carolina, Florida and
Georgia, the fact that Maryland and
the District OF Columbia substituted
for Florida and Georgia in the final
determination OF tho area in no de-
gree reduced, but rather Increased,
the economic, commercial and financial
claims Of Richmond for tho reserve
bank OF that region as tho geographical
centre Of the district in it's final form
Richmond has especial advantages, and
the location of the reserve bank at
that point Will save q. days time In tho
mail collections OF n large proportion
of the banks when compared with tho
facilities which any other city OF the
area could offer. l consider tho final
determination of tho area and the Sc
lection Of Richmond for tho reserve
bank as a logical and wise conclu-
sion. and believe It will be so rocot,-
niZed when subjected to the test OF
business operations under tho now
law.
CSiEncd) o. r. AUSTIN.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
MISS CLARK DRAWS THIMBLE
Fntc Deals Hard BLOW 10 Attractive
Daughter eff Spcnkcr.
lSpeCial To The Times Dis patch
y = IA ) T,t \

EI"IIII 10 7 no 7 lln"s- DIS NitCh.
Washing ION, APRIL ij.-I'atc dealt a
hard blow to Miss Gencvicvc Champ
clark. daughter OF the Speaker. when
she drew a tiny gold thimble out OF
h,r sIcc OF brides cake at tho Agra
Bennett Mckinley wedding
According to superstition the gold
ihimblc pressag"s that Miss Clark will
lead a lIf" ni single hlesscdncss. Miss
Clark laughed and said:
Time VIII tell. as the fatcful Thin
bic fcll To- her lot
Sh" admitted, however, that her SOC
oud experience as bridesmaid for Miss
Anna Former on saturday will be her
last
It might he uuwise to DEFY thu.
three times bridesmaids and never
a bride; after chat thimblc episode, %
she said.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16

organized liquor business" he said.
and our boys Viii have AN opportunity
to grow up sober"
per cent OF the people Of the United
states now are living in the prohibition
territory
Among women who appeared for the
". .. T. t.. were Mrs Howard NJ iioEc.
of virginia, assistant recording secre
tary
Edwin 9. D.nwiddie, representing the
Anti-Saio"n League. was questioned a.
to III" rights VI states which might bc
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
TO ncmnin Under Martial Law.

Oklahoma City. April 15.--Governor
Lee Cruce stated tonight, that regard
less of court action tho Tulsa race
course Will remain under martial law
until he is assured that tho race meet
Ing. which began on Monday. has been
discontinued.
SO far as the happenings at Tulsa,
to-day were concerned the Governor
explained that General Canton and
Assistant Attorney-General Matson are
in charge or the situation in Tulsa"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16

taken away by the proposed amend
Tnent. Rev. James Cannon. y. -. of
Virginia, representing the VI. l.. Church
South, argued along the same lines.
Il. l.. Davis North Carolina, cuperin-
tcndent OF the Anti-Saloon League. ar
Sucd for the resolution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
Special Local DATA for YESTERDAY

J noon temperature. ....... %
- ). NJ temperature. ............ 80
Ma %'Mum temperature up to
Mininum temperature up TO s
. .. VI .......-.... .......... A.
Mean temperature. .... -
Normal temperature ......... ~
deficiency in temperature :,
deficiency i'll temperature since
March J.. ........... 225
Accumulated deficiency in teinpcra-
turc since January l...... o4t
Excess deficiency in rainfall since
March 49,. ....... ......... 10
Rainfall last twcnty-four hours 80
Accumulated deficiency in rainfall
since January l........ 80
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16

Union, :. G., April l5.-Eirht hum
area persons were thrown out OF en-
ploymcnt here to-day by Il strike OF
the weavers At the Buffalo cotton mills
near here. The weavcrs allcgc a re-
Guction In wages. Officials OF the mills
deny that there has been any reduc-
ton
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
The Weather

Forecast; NIrGinin-pnrtiy cloudy
Thursday, warmer south portions; Fri
day fnir; wnrmcr.
North Cnroiinn-Fair; warmer Thurs
day and Friday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
FIRE VO[LEY OVER
HEADS Of JOCKEYS
fContlnued from First Pnge.>

Jockey club and directed the adjutant-
general not TO interfere with tho run
ming OF the races. The troops re-
manned on duty at the fair grounds
tonight. Tomorrow morning train
ers viii be allowed TO exercise their
horses, bur the gates OF the track will
remain closed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16

Humidity s.
w ma -dircction OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. W
Wind.-velocity ...........
Weather It cloudy
Rainfall last twelve hours .... .ca
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
RICHMOND GETS
SOUTHERN FORCE.
Continued from First Fagc)

place on the Southern Railway map.
Mr. Harrison has shown that he was
not Offering promises that could not
he Kept. and his telegram yesterday
brought substantial proof that he IS
prepared to give Richmond the promi
renee il deserves
Mr.. Simpson viii bring his official
fnmily from Greensboro. and all OF tho
woik CT his district Will be conducted
from this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
School Coo, sI.0nn. nnn.

Chicago, .lpril l5-A cift Of 81
00O.c0V from James pecrine to North
western University Medical school, an
nounccd here to-day. will b. used in
establishing clinics to furnish medical
aid Ia the poor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16

Even ii you can't lay
aside more than 81 each
pay day you ought to
have a bank account.
Many have started by
opening an account with
81, and to-day have hun
dreds in the bank. We
welcome savings accounts,
large Or small. 80 in
terest. compounded semi
annually.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
y u TFFTE TOT TItITTDtT S!IIT
Richmond Subscriptions.

Under the terms or the Federal
reserve act every member bank of the
reserve system is required within thir
~ days after notice from the organiza-
zion committee to subscribe TO tho
ca pital stock OF tho regional reserve
bank OF the district In which ii Is To-
lated. in a sun: equal to per cent OF
i;s paid up capital and surplus. ON
this basis the subscriptions OF the
Richmond banks that are now mem
bcrs OF the reserve system will be as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
Vow Up to Washington.

The first move toward tho founding
OF The reserve bank in this city will
come from Washington. The act pro
Vidcs that as soon as tho minimum
amount OF the capital stock is sub
scribed and allotted, the organization
committee shall designate amy i've
banks OF those whose applications
have been received, to execute Il Ger
tincatc Of organization.
The organization certificate. it is
provided, shall be acknowledged be-
fore Il judge Of some court OF record
or notary public and transmitted to
the Comptroller Of the Treasury. Upon
the films: Of suck certificates with the
Comptrollcr. the Federal reserve bank
becomes Il body corporate with power,
through its board OF directors, TO trans
act the business fer which ii is dc
signed by the Federal reserve act.
Composition OF Board.
The board OF directors viii consist
OF nine members. Six OF these Will be
chosen by the member banks and three
will be Amounted by the Federal l;e
serve Board. or the six, three arc re-
CURED to he representative Of the
stockholding banks. and three are re-
quircd to be at the timo of their cleo
ton actively engaged in their district
IN commerce, agriculture or some other
Industrial pursuit. Elections. after the
formation OF the frSt board OF direc-
tors, will be conducted under the al
rcction Of such board. Pending its
formation, the prcliminaries VIII be
managed by the organization com
mittcc
Local bankers who took Il prominent
part in the reserve bank campaign said
yesterday that they were not Informed
as to the approximate date FOR the
formal organization Of the Richmond
bank and the election OF its board OF
directors. IT. ~ conceded that the
successive steps leading to the
organization Will from now on be an
nounccd from time To time by tile or
ganization committee. Until notice is
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16
STOCK SUBSCRIBED
BY RICHMOND BANKS
First National Heads List With S18O,OOO as It's
Share of Federal Reserve Apportionment-No
Date Announced for Opening

Although the thirtyday limit for
the local subscriptions to tho Rich
mond reserve bank does not expire I'M
I'll May ., the member banks Of this
city have already returned to the Fed
cral Reserve Board their subscriptions
10 tho proportional amount OF reserve
bank stock required by the amount OF
their capital and surplus The sub
scribe-s include the Savings Bank OF
Richmond. which was the first local
bank 10 enter the Federal reserve sys-
TEN.
OF the s6.543,2Sl capital stock with
which the regional reserve bank In
Richmond will begin business, S593,550
will be subscribed by the eight local
national banks and the Savings Bank
OF Richnond, which is the only state
bank in the city that is so far en-
rolled in the reserve system. Several
other state banks In the city will
shortly apply for membership.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-16

received from this source, no further
step Will be taken locally.
No Local Nan ON RnarI
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-06
Hears the
Preliminary Motions
And Takes Under
Amusement.
Session Held in Sick Room Of
Undertaken OveThOltzer.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 5.-The pre-
liminary hearing of John II. Grondln,
the chemist of Waterville, Me-, charg-
ed with wife murder, ended here this
afternoon, with a motion of his attor-
news for a dismissal, and a counter
motion by the prosecution that he be
held for trial in the superior court.
Joseph Chambers, police magistrate
before whom the preliminary hearing
was held, took both motions under ad-
yisement, after Grondins counsel an
nounced that he had no testimony to
offer and said decision would be
rendered tomorrow.
Today's session of court was ad-
iourned to the sick room of E. q.
Oyerholtzer, the undertaken, who had
charge of the body of Mrs. Zelia Gron-
din and who testified regarding Gron-
din's order for immediate cremation.
The instructions were not carried in
TO effect because the coroner inter-
posed an order for an inquest.
Mrs. Grondin died last October. Her
husband declared it a case of suicide
and showed a suicide note which he
alleged his wife had written. This note
is in the hands of the prosecution,
which declined to present it today.