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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
BRITISH AND GERMAN IEGA-
TI0NS LEFT VERA CRUZ CAR
RY1NG 500 FUGITIvEs.
WILD DISPATCHES PRINTED IN
& MEXICAN NEWSPAPERS TO
INFLAME THEIR MEN.

z By ASSOCIATED PREss.1
MEXICO CITY, By Refugee Train
to,yera Cruz, April 24.-Mobs in the
streetsof Mexico City were trampling
under foot the stars and stripes and
were threatening American pedes-
trians when the refugee train cngag-
cd under the auspices of the British
!; and q erinan legations left for Vera
Cruz carrying some 500 fugitiyess OF
war and ammunition. The position
4of the American citizens left in the
Federal capital was regarded as crit
llcal. Charge o'shaughncssy, Lieut..
& Rowan. of the Navy. and Capt. BURN
side, of the army, were to leave on
Thursday night for Mazanillo on the
Pacific coast under special arrange
ments with Provisional President
Huerta.,
Immediately after the news Of
landing Of American blue jackets
and marines at Vera Cruz was made
known in the Federal capital by ex-
ira editions of the local newspapers
crowds of students and government
Office employees began to gather. By
dusk a mob had assembled in. front
of the American club where they
smashed windows and howled insults
and threats at the Americans inside
all of whom they threatened to as
sassinate. An appeal to the governor
of the Federal district brought po-
lice protection. Until o'clock in
the morning bands of excited Mexi-
cans marched through the streets
yelling Death for the Americans .
An American jewelry store was loot
ed by the mob at midnight. The po-
lice looked on without taking any
I action. The American club. a hos
stelry, and The offices Of the Mexican
Herald were closed owing to the
threats Of the mob to burn them and
tcoSrTSuEb on PAGE Two.)
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
Villa Declares
That HesWill
NotFightU.
TELLS AMERICAN AGENT HE
DOESN'T WANT WAR-OFFERS
HIS HAND OF FRIENDSHIP.
BELIEVES MATTERS WILL BE
SETTLED IN A sATIsFAC-
TORY MANNER.

By ASSOCIATED PREss.1
El. PASO, TEN, April 24.-Gen
Francisco Villa. head of the rebel
military forces, informed George c,
Carothers. special agent of the State
department, that he will decline to
be dragged into u war with the Uni.
ted States by anybody.
C. C. Carothers, special representa-.
tive of the United States State de.
partment went from FL Paso to
Juarez to confer with Villa as soon
as the rebel leader arrived.
Villa reached Juarez yesterday II.
ernoon from Chihuahua accompanied
by 200 soldiers. Last night he rein
forced the Juarez garrison with 400
men. Wild rumors spread over FL
raso and Juarez in the afternoon that
following Villa are five trains Of
rebel soldiers with carloads OF artll.
lery and that lie is preparing TO at
tack FL Paso.
Villa declared his peaceful inten-
tons, and denied most emphatically
that he had any troops coming north
following him, and said:
1--WE do not want war with the
United States or any other foreign
nation. Mexico, has troubles of her
own, and Mexicans can settle them II
1t is but given little time.
Personally, believe they are on
the point of settlement now. l came
to Juarez to meet my good American
friends TO extend to them a hand Of
friendship, and to thank them for the
great interest they have taken in the
efforts Of the constitutionalists to re-
store peace 70 my unhappy country.
H2Rdon't want warsandEam sure
Ithe American people don'titl.We have
always been good friends haven't
wd? Why: shouldn't we continue that
way" You may rest assured will
do ailtin my power to see that there
lis no change in our relationship"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
To- !: Test Case
10 tnif holHETA
'5ass:l '5'lss5 OfGuards
a,i .FE9IE OF a1hA Z.
PROCEEDINGS WILL DETERMINE
WHETHER GUARDS CAN, Be
TAKEN TO MEXICO,

BY ASSOCIATED PREss.1
WASHINGTON, D. c.. April pa
Proceedings were begun in Supreme
court today to determine whether
the National Guards may be sent to
Mexico or other territory outside the
United States without first being
mustered In as volunteers. The pro-
ccedings were in the nature of an ap.
real from the action of Judge Day in
The Federal court in northern Ohio IN
dismissing an action of Lieut.. Col.
Eaniel Stearns against Adjutant Cen
eral Wood of the Ohio National
Guards. growing out OF preparations
for militia movement outside the
country.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
PLOT TO SLAY HUERTA
<AF00T IN MEXICO CITY,
C0NSTITUTI0NALISTS SAY

Los ANGELES, CAL. April
24.-That a plot is under way
in Mexico City :. TO assassinate
General Huerta, dictator OF Mex
leo, was revealed here by Felipe
Armenia, Constitutionalist rep
rescntative, and Adolfo Garlic,
consul in Los Angeles for the
Constitutionalists. Armenia dis
played telegram from Mexica
City dated today. stating that
Huerta was going to he killed
within a few days by his own
men.
Armenia and Garlic say they
do not believe Huerta's life will
be spared another week.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
Unable to None
Entire brigade

5Y ASSOCIATED Press
WASHINGTON, April 24.-s
The war department today an
naunced that 1t would be un-
able to move the entire brigade
ordered from Galveston to Vera
Cruz in available army trans
port. she department said that
It would be necessary to, charter
merchant vessels for the move,
ment OF troops; that the de-
partment was not in a position
to complete arrangements for
subships and that further auth
orization and further plans
were needed through congress
sional action.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
ROBBERS WERE BUSY.

CLARkSBURG, April "a. - Rob
bers were busy at Wilsonburg dur
ing Wednesday night. as was discov-
cred Thursday morning when en-
rloyes at the R. NJ. Orr coal COM
pany entered the office to begin their
days work. The, safe had been blown
open and s12 in money taken from a
box. The thieves overlooked an en-
veiope containing $50 in bills.
At the Standard Supply company
store. opposite the coal Office, en-
trance had been made by prying open
the door withia crowbar. There was
no money left in the drawer, and
nothing in the store was disturbed
Sheriff Stout was notified Thurs
day morning and deputies were busy
working on clue.
i=7'I5l55 : - sl7'I= D - q : ~
1losT-Between list street and post
office small Cameo brooch. heir
loom to owner. Reward u return
cd to West virginian office. st
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
NOTICE TO THOSE WHO HAVE NOT
PAID THEIR 1918 TAXES.

Many persons are under the err
roneous impression that the delin-
quent list Is not made up until July
1st, but this Is not correct.
The delinquent list is made up and
submitted to the Auditor June LIST.
aud the Sheriff completes his settle
lnent for the fiscal year July 1st.
Therefore if your taxes are not
ptid before June LIST, your property
viii 70 on the delinquent list and
should be fully settled before May
10th. to avoid being levied on. 1t Is
not my desire to do this but II BY
your negligence YOU compel me to. I
ahall not fail 10 do my duty.
II e. D. c0NAw.AY, sheriff.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
BULLETINS
WHAT BLOCKADE WILL DO

The principal Mexican ports
which probably will be sealed
up by the American blockade
are the following:
East coast-vera Cruz, Tam
pico, Tuxpam, Alvarado. CAM
peche, Progreso. Puerta Mexico.
West coast-Acapulco, Quay
mas Mazantlan. Manzanillo, Al
Ia Rosalia,' San Bias, Topolo-
bampo. salina Cruz. Pochulta.
X. The effect of the blockade
may be to put AM endato Mex
icofs tradetwith foreign nations.
This trade during the fiscal year
: 190oi1o, Just before tho Ma
dero revolt, amounted to $685.
'o0o.oo0: The value OF the ex-
ports was slSo. 100000 and of
the imports sss,OOO,OoO.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
.Uneasiness
Manifested
DIPLOMATIC CIRCLES WORKED
UP OVER INDEFINITE RELA.
TIONs EXISTING.
BY Assoo1Arrp PREss.l

BY ASSOCIATED Pass
WASHINGTON, D. c.. April "a.
Symptoms Of uneasiness over
the present indefinite status Of
relations between Mexico and
the United States are begin.
ming to manifest themselves in
diplomatic circles and it is ex-
pected that the attention Of the.
state department. soon will be
called to the advisability Of is.
suing some statement to make
it clear whether or not a state
of war actually exists. Some
diplomatic representative here
have been In receipt Of inquiries
from their own governments on
this point.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24

WASHINGTON, D. c., April ga
Secretary Daniels issued orders to-
day for the assembly OF $50 marines
from Atlantic stations in New York
TO join the forces of the battleshi in
New York when she sails for Mexico
either Sunday or Monday Orders
were also issued for the assembly OF a
like number of marines in San Fran
cisco for duty on the West Virginia
when she sails for the Mexican Pa
ciilc coast.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
JAPAN,s ATTITUDE
STRICT NEUTRALITY.

TOXIC. April 24.-Japanese
government officials today de-
clared that the attitude Of the
Japanese in the Mexican trou-
BILE was naturally one Of strict
neutrality. 1t was pointed out
that the japanese warship,
Idzuma, was now at Guaymas,
on the Pacific coast, and could
arrange for the ,embarkation of
Japanese residents in Mexico
should such a step be neces-
sary.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
Cilla Friendly.

WASHINGTON, April 2-i.---
Just had an interview with
Villa. He wishes to salute you
affectionately and say you need
: have no anxiety" Thiz meas
ure was delivered today by Gen.
Scott, assistant of staff. of the
army from DR.. C. Husk of FL
paso. Gen Scott has known VII
Ia for some time. the two hay-
ing faced each other across the
Rio Grande for many week at
FL Paso and Juarcz.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
Close Watch For sharpshooters.

Close Watch For Sharpshooters.
VERA CRUZ. April ga
Within the city sniping had al
most ceased this morning. A
close watch for sharp shooters
was kept up all night by pa
trolls who marched through the
streets. Orders had been is
sued that civilians should keep
within their residences after
1880 p. m. and these orders
were obeyed. AS a result the
night hours were quiet. 1t was
generally expected that unless
some unexpected incident occur
red today this curfew hour"
would be suspended.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
Protest Against War.

CHICAGO, April ga proclama-
ton protesting against the war in
Mexico" was issued-by the executive
committee of the National Socialist
party 1t was announced today, at the
party headquarters here. The pro-
test was made on the grounds that
there are not sufficient reasons for
war
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
IRISH ENTHUSIASTICALLY
.ri N WANTS TO FIGHT.

The following telegram rsenty
yesterday explains itself: -
Hon. NJ. NJ! Nicely,
Washington, D. C.
We have organized company
of ITS Irish volunteers, who
are anxious and willing to do
service. Any assistance you may
render in helping to get the
lads to the front will be great
ly appreciated. Let US hear ut
once.
Yours truly.
THOMAS j. FRANCIS.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
Sharp Fighting
With Il I: Strikers
At:BI'!ug..n,kerH 4 '!g.n Hill
MINERS CAPTURE Two TRAINS.
. CAVALRYMENsAREsEN.
TRENCH1NG. "
STRIKERS HANG BABY BY MS
HEELS AND THEN THEY
BURN IT.

by ASSOCIATED Press
TRINIDAD, April "a. - Fighting
between state troops and armed
strikers began shortly after eleven
o'clock at Bunker Hill a short dis
tance south Of Monson, according to
reports Just received here. The
strikers are reported 70 have cap
tured two trains. The cayalrymen
have turned their horses loose and
are entrenching.
John McLenpan, president OF dis
trict No. 15. isIunder arrest at Lud-.
low: According to advices OF his
friends he Is held by sthemilitia with
cut charge against him. A mes
sage from w. G. Deck. superintend-
ent at Rouse. received At the local
offices of the Colorado Fuel and Iron
company says, More fugitiyes Just
arrived. They say strikers, are head
ed for here. Yesterday strikers took
. little baby and tied rope around
its heels. strung 1t up 70 a tree and
burned it.''
A later report from Superintendent
Rouse says: .s.At 1l1:35 70 cavalrymen
at full gallop have Just passed Rouse
with the artillery
The two messages indicate that a
second troop which detrained nj Mon
son was executed q flank attack on
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
MORE MARINES. LANDED
FORCE TO NUMBER $500
CANAL MAY BE USED

PANAMA, April 24.-only in
case of urgent necessity may
battleships use the Panama
canal in proceeding to the
blockade OF the Mexican Pacific
ports. This was made plain by
Gov. Goethals today. He de
ciarcd that If the United States
government insisted. he could
speed UP the work on the
Cucaracha slide.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
DROWNED PICKING FLOWERS

GRAFTON. W. Va, April "a
Clarence Poe. three years old, son of
Benjamin F. Poe, a merchant. was
drowned in Bartlett creek, when he
slipped over the bank while gather
ing flowers. Mrs. Rebecca warder
narrowly escaped drowning Ia an ef-
fort to save him.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
Bryan In Conference.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. April 24.-
Secretary of State Bryan after the
cabinet meeting today went into con-
ference with Severe Mallet-Preycst.
an Observation-Disclosures OF New York,
and Charles a. Douglas, an attorney
representing the Mexican Constitu-
ticnalists. in Washington.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
Report Is Denied.

tVs WASHINGTON, April "a
Diplomatic officials hero today
denied report that Thoe. b!
HolIler. charge of the British
Embassy at Mexico City, had
been sent to CONFER with Ads
'mira1 Fletcher at ycra Cruz
with view to opening dr.
plomatic negotiations for a So
luton Of the Mexican Difficult
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
Texas National Guards Out.
AUSTIN TENAS, April ga

An entire regiment of the Texas
National Guards was today
ordered to mobilize at Brown
willie, for border patrol duty.
General ColGuitt, it also became
known, will order the other two
regiments TO the border unless
the request to Secretary Of War
Garrison for additional troop
protection fol. -thel'Texas border
point Is granted.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24

Mrs. NJ. D. Christie. who recently
underwent an operation for appen-
dicitis at Cook hospital, continues 10
improve.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
EVERY AVAILABLE AMER|CANWAR
Observation-Disclosures
BULLETINS
Three In Critical Condition.

81 AsSotIATED PRESS.J
VERA CRUZ, April Ga
Only three of the American
wounded are in a critical con-
dition, according to the report
issued from the Solacc. These
are first class fireman II. Pull
liam; Ordinary Seaman E. G.
Wright, and Private ]. G.
Peoples.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
The Weather

Western PennsylvaniaAunsett
tonight and Saturday; probably
showers: warmer tonight.
West Virginia Unsettled and
warmer tonight and Saturday; prob
ably showers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
Volunteer Army Bill Passed.

WASHINGTON. D. c., April ga
The House passed the volunteer army
bill this afternoon and it now goes to
the President. for signature.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
MEX|CANM0B TRAMP[ES
OLD GLORY UNDER FOOT
MEXICAN 1LLITERAcY RUNS
HIGH

Mexico's population. 15,OOO,-
600. (1914 estimate).
Whites, Is per cent.
Mixed, Ga per cent.
Indians, 80 per cent.
Blacks, / per cent.
llliteracy has been variously
estimated as running from rs
to 95 per cent.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24

wANTED-Two fire bosses. None
but capable and energetic men de-
string advancement need apply.
Address Coal Mine, care West Vir.
ginian. 4-9-tf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-04-24
To Elect Poultry Judge.

The directors OF the Fairmont
Poultry and Pet Stock Association
will meet this evening at s o'clock
for the purpose OF eleeting a judge.
for the 1915 show.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
CLUB GUEST FOUND
DROWNED in POOL
Real Estate Man SuccumbS
While Swimming in New
York Athletic Club.

Charles +. O'Brcn. real estate op-
orator Of 80 East 18th St, Brooklyn,
was drowned in the swimming pool Of
the New York Athletic Club last night
about nine o'clock. His body was found
on the bottom OF the tank at the shall
low end in four feet Of water. His
friend, Moses Il. X. Malone, Of Grove
Place, East Orange gave the alarm.
The two men went 10 the club early
in the evening to see a friend, one Of
the managers Neither man was q
member Malone told Coroner Rlordan
that they had been diving from the
springboard for some time, and after
O'Briens last dive he swan 10 the
other end Of the pool. Several min
utes later Malone added, he missed his
friend. but thought little Of II until
he swan 20 the other end Of the sew
enty-fve-foot tank and saw the body
lying on the bottom.
Stephen Reid au attendant, an
swered his call for help, and together
they got the body out. Dr.. William
McCready. the club physician, said the
man had probably had an attack OF
heart disease while swimming and mad
gone 20 the bottom without cry.
Coroner Riordan called the case an
accident. but decided 20 hold an au-
topsy 20 determine the cause Of death.
The dead man was twenty-nine years
old, and had an aunt, Mrs. J. /. Man
nix, living az 907 briggs av, Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
FEIGNS SLEEP TO
TRAP SUSPECTS
Detective in Disguise Finds
Hand in Pocket-TWO Ar
rested After Struggle.

Detective George Patton, attached 20
the new bureau IN Williamsburg, yes
terday a. the muZZle of q revolver capt
ured two alleged pickpockets IN the
waiting room Of the Broadway elevated
railroad az Myrtle av.
Patton vas alghtng from train
when he discovered the two men among
crowd Not wishing 10 be recognized
by them. he returned TO the train,
which took him 20 10 Park av. sta
uon. There he disg1 sed himself by
taking of his collar aud ucckue, chang
ing his cap and putting on dark spec
taclcs lie also marked $50 IN green
backs he carried iu his trousers
pocket.
Going back 70 the Myrtle az. station,
he pretended 20 be intoxicated and jos
tied the two alleged pickpockets. They
watched him enter the waiting room,
where he feigned 20 fall asleep. Pres
emily one OF the men touched Patton 5
eyelid. The detective snorcd. While
one Of the men raised Patton's arm,
the other thrust his hand into the
pocket which contained the $50
Jumping 20 his feet, Patton knocked
one Of the men down and drew re
volver. a sculle followed and station
employees helped Patton subdue his as
sailants.
They were taken 20 the Vernon av
police station. where they were held
ON charge Of grand larceny They
described themselves as DOmInick Brl-
ganto, twenty-five years old. OF l28
Park Place, Manhattan, and Charles
Herring, nineteen years old. Of 10 East
9TH 81. The police say Brigsnto is a
third offender
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
MOOSE INVITE"
CALLED BURLESQUE
Republican Candidate Epigram
matte in Attack on Pro-
greSSiVe Slate.

Mineola. Long Island, Aug. Ell.
Stewart Mcknight. the cpigrammatic
candidate for Congress in the Republ-
can primarics Of the lst District. dis
cussed to-day Pooling the People
and referred 20 the Endorsement o.
candidates as the "grotesque tribute
that machine politics pays 20 direct
primaries" Hc went on 20 say:
"But even these politicians are pref
cradle 10 those political Pharisees who
invite the people 90 vote for machine
made candidates. Invitation IS the po-
lite apology for side-stepping the law
The voters are. however. wise. and
know political bunco game when they
rec u.
"The Legislature did not intend that
conventions or committees should IN
dorse or invite voters % support any
candidate or sets Of candidates. 'lnvi-
tations' burlesQue and travesty the di-
rect primary spirit They really null
lily the law. The voters prefer MAX
ing mistakes themselves % having 9th
ers do IL for them
Mcknight. a. he refers 20 himself IN
his campaign. believes that under this
direct primary law. instead Of people
having candidates handed them, they
hand 10 90 the candidate
He rs perfectly willing 20 have n
banded to him # he doesn't weigh up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
Managers Busy Mapping
Out Campaigns in N. Y.
Primary Battle.
HENNESSY STARTS
TOUR THIS WEEK
Overwhelming Human Senti'
mcnt RepOrted-Davenport
on Trail Of Sulzer.

Although the time for fling petitions
for the primaries will not expire until
week from Tuesday, some Of the can
didates will begin their fights tins
week
John A. Hcnnessy. candidate for GOV
crnor in the Democratic primaries VIII
make his opening speech at cooper
Union on Wednesday night. Harvey j.
Human. running for the Republican
nomination for Governor. is expected
from the Adrondacks, where he mas
been recupcrsting. before the end Of
tho week. He will confer with j. Cal
vim Mcknight. his campaign manager
about the details Of his speaking tours
District Attorney Whitman, having
;nnortant business in mis- Office, VIII
nrobably rot take the stump until after
Sentember 8. Job +. Hedges is map
ming out speaking tour, but 1t VIII
not be as extensive as he made two
year, ago prior 10 the Republican con
vention.
The campaign that will be made By
Frederick NJ. Davenport, who Will De
the candidate for the Progressive nom
nation for Governor at the request Of
tho state committee, is under way. The
candidate will take the stump against
william sulzer within a few days, 1t IS
understood.
Notice for a meeting at the Hotel
Martinique to-msrrow night 20 form 4
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-30
TEACHER SAVED
FROM SPY'S FATE
Roughly Handled by Soldiers
and Mob Until He EStab-
fishes His Identity.

After q narrow escape from being sho.
a. "a spy IN France. Eli Benar, a high
school teacher Of this city. has cabled
his brother Manuel, assistant manager
Of the National Liberal immigration
League. that he is safe and will soon
leave for America.
"My brother was taking photographs
near the Asnicres bridge, north of
Paris said Manuel Behar. when he
was taken into custody. He made the
mistake Of demonstrating with the SEN
try who arrested him. Had he spoken
m English there would probably have
been no rouble. but he can speak
French and used that language.
THAT seemed 20 create suspicion. A
mob gathered and shouted 'Au muir
cTo the walliD. meaning 20 stand him
against the wall and shoot him. He
managed with great difficulty 10 con
vince the crowd o. his identity. and
after being subjected 20 considerable
rough treatment he was finally re-
leased"