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The Washington times., 1914-03-24
COLQU|TT'SAC
CAUSES GRAVE FEAR

The graves: apprehension was felt in
the War Department today because of
the latest action of Governor Colquitt.
of Texas, in offering rewards for the
sIayers of Clements vergara, the Texas
ranchman, murdered by Mexican feder-
ais The department today received the
following dispatch from Brigadier Gen.
eral Bliss at Fort Sam Houston:
General Hutchins. at Eagle Pass.
states that the governor offers a re-
ward of s2o0 each for the delivery to
the authorities of any of the follow
ing persons this side of the river:
Cspt. Apolonco Rodriguez, Mito Ceara.
Juan Costillon, Andreas Rodriguez.
Dominica Martinez. Hutchins is the
adjutsnt general OF Texas. The men
completely in the death of Slement
Vergara-
n is felt in the department that this
action of Governor ColQuitt may add
difficulties to an already delicate situa-
ton.
Confirmation was received today from
General Bliss at Ft. Sam Houston of
The exchange of shots between Mexican
federaIs and United States troops at Del
Rio. General Bliss quoted the following
report from General Winterburn' at Del
Rio:
Two hundred and fifty federals
fought forty-five constitutionalists OPP
oosite Cienegas river, five miles west OF
1are. The rebels plunged into the Rio
Grsnde attempting TO escape. Fifteen
OF them we're killed in the river. Twen-
ty-nine were caught by the border pa
dol. They are now held under guard by
the customs authorities.
THE federsIs deliberately fired over
sso shots at the border patrol, on this
side of the river. The fire was returned
by tne patrol"
No casualties were reported by either
the federals or the United States troops.
but the incident served to bring excite
nlent or the border up to fever heat,
and the situation is regarded as serious.
The Washington times., 1914-03-24

Pfles Cured In 9 to ~ Days
Druggists refund money II PAZO OlNTMENT
yaiIs 10 cure Itching Blind, Bleeding or pro-
truding Piles. First application gives reici'
The Washington times., 1914-03-24
No Censure for Regulars
Who Shot Into Mexico

Reports Of the shooting and killing
of Mexican federal troops who disre-
garded the mandate not to fire across
the Texas border. greatly pleased most
of the government Officials here today.
The action Of the Unitel States reg
ulars in shooting to kill after their own
horses had been shot from under them
is expected to teach a salutary lesson.
Hereafter, both federals and constitu-
jionalists are expected to give the reg
uiars wide berth in their conflicts.
The patience of the border patrol has
long ago been worn thin. Time and
another have appeared on the far bank
of the Rio Grande and, by threatening
moves and taunts, have well nigh ex-
hausted the self control Of the United
States soldiers.
Official report of the exchange of
shots last night reached the War De-
partment in laconic messages indicat-
ing that the United States troops. com.
plying with contingent orders issued
some time ago. had returned fire with
fire, and that the Mexicans, after
fifteen-minute test of American marks
manship. had retired. There will no
censure on the part Of the War De-
partment for the action Of the regulars.
but a good deal Of quiet satisfaction
is expressed among stan officers
Following an independent tnvestiga-
ton into the circumstances OF the Ben
ton killing last month. Great Britain
has laid before the State Department
certain Information upon which the
United States will be expected to act,
either now or at the close Of the revo-
luton. This Information. collected by
British Consul Percival. at Galveston.
indicates that Benton was stabbed IN
cold blood and YVES unarmed.
Interest of the Administration nat
urally centers this morning in the bat
tie of Torreon where $4,000 veterans,
under Gen. Francisco Villa, are fight
ing 10000 federal defenders in an ef-
fort to beat down the strongest OBJ
stacle in the pathway to Mexico City
Except FOR the battle at Ojinaga. the
engagement at Torreon is the first real
contest Of importance in the present
revolution.
1t is understood here that the War
Department has expert observers with
both armies, who are following the
fighting with interest, and reporting
their observations to the general staff
in Washington.
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formidably fortified, not only With rife
pits. bat also with barhed wire entan-
clements OF sii descriptions.
Villa reaiizes his reputation as a
military leader depends Oh what he Is
able 10 do in this emergency. and he is
determined to carry the fisnt on IL all
hazards.
Meantime the other constitCtiona!ist
field commanders have been lighting
saYagely. .-.-
Gen. Eugenio AeGi-re Eenavides and
Gen. Macliovos Herrera, who were in
Natamoras Sunday, are attacking Tor
reon from the east, while Gen. Calixto
Contreras and Gen. Panofil Natera are
conducting an assault from the south.
The three Arrieta brothers are active
70 the southwest These attacks are
generally regarded as mere feints, op-
posed by Villa to force Velasco to d.
vide his garrison.
The Washington times., 1914-03-24
WOMEN ADD VOICES
TO PLAZA PROTEST
Six Are Put on Committee to
Ask President for Early Pay
ment of Awards.

The committee Of a dozen named TO
present to President Wilson the plea
of the Union Station plaza property
owners for early payment OF awards,
VIII 'ch were held up by Presidential dis
approval, today are waiting word from
the President as to when ne VIII re-
ceive them. Resolutions will be pre-
sented to the President setting forth IN
forceful terms the grievance OF the -
property owners whose property mas de-
preciated in value since 1t was con-
demned more than q year ago Tor the
In addition to the adoption Of reso-
lutions setting forth their position. the
property owners, at a meeting last n1gn
at the home Of Mrs. Harriet NJ Storcn.
142 e street northeast. Increased the Mze
of the committee, named at q previous
meeting, by adding six women properly
owners, three Of them WIDOWS VINO SUI
fered financial embarrassment by the
Governments actions.
Those On Committee.
Tn. women added to the committee
are Mrs. Harriet NJ. Storch. Mrs NJ. M.
Barrick, Mrs. Margaret B. Rankin.
Miss ,Mollie Oberine, :drs. Catherine 3.
Ross. and Miss Ella Enoch. The other
members of the committee are r. "a.
berger L B. Stine. John T. Gran ger
and r S. Carmody. the latter chair
'''T The resolution adopted last night
will lie presented to the President
when he names q time for meeting
the committee. and to Vice Presiden,
Marshall. Speaker CLARK senator
Smith, chairman Of the Senate Dis
trict Committee, and Congressman Q
Ren Johnson, chairman OF the HOUSE
The resolutions declare that the
nronerty in question was purchased
for homes long before the plaza i'm.
nroyement was thought OF, ana tna'
the owners were not parties to the
enactment Of the law eleven year.
ago or. to the institution OF condem'
nation proceedings.
At Mercy Of Government.
But ever since. 1t is declared. the
owners have been at the mercy OF thu
Government and their property has gon'
IN waste. Some Of the grievances
enumerated are:
District authorities condemned ant
ordered houses torn down.
Occupants have been forced to vacate
other, remained at the risk Of theil
lives.
Thirteen cases Of diphtheria IN ONT
block. all attributed to insanitary con
ditions.
Harassed by increased taxes and &C
crued interest on mortgages.
Put tc great expense for expert VIII
nesses and attorney fees.
The Central Labor Union last nlgn
n,edced support to tho plaza property
owners in their demands for paymen
Of the claims.
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IN CONGRESS TODAY.
SENATE.

Net at noon.
Senator Chamberlain introduces compre-
hensive resolution relating TO river
and harbor policy and free tolls.
EarI,. consideration of Pomerene resolu-
ton for cSnmission to look into rela-
tions OF Federal Government and Dis
trict expected
District bills introduced by Senators
Lea and Gallinger-
HOUSE.
Net at noon.
Uasumed debate on rivers and harbors
bill.
,Affragists and antis appeared before
Elections Committee.
Judiciary Committee formally received
Wright Impeachment charges. but ac-
ton will be postponed for several days
Judiciary Committee considered report OF
special lobby committee involving Con.
gressman McDermott and National
Association of Manufacturers.
Congressman Green Of Iowa aeked In
vestigation Of Rock Island railroad Il.
nances before Interstate Commerct
Committee.
The Washington times., 1914-03-24

TIDE TABLE.
High tide S:45 a. m. and 7:10 p. m.
Low tide 1885 a. m. and lis p. m.
SUN TABLE.
Sum rises.3:59 Sun SETS. .6:16
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THE WEATHER REPORT.

The forecast for the District OF CO.
Iumbia-Fair tonight and Wednesday;
rising temperature.
For Maryland--Fair tonight and We'd
nesday. moderate Temperatures: light,
variable winds.
For Virginia-Fair tonight and We'd
nesday: rising temperature; light. vari-
able winds.
The Washington times., 1914-03-24
Two Towns Fall Into
Hands of Rebel Forces

JUAREZ. Mexico, March 24.-Contin-
ued success of constitutionalist arms
near Monclova. Mexico. is reported in
dispatches received at General Car
ranza's headquarters here today.
Gen. Cesario Castro has captured
the town of Salone Botello. after rout-
Ing the federal garrison. He dynamit-
ed three federal troop trains, killing
sixty federals, wounding twenty mine.
and capturing large supply OF arms
and ammunition.
General Castro and General Murgia
Joined forces and captured Monclova.
taking 500 federal prisoners. many
arms and a quantity Of ammunition
Murgia then marched against San
Bufa Ventura and Castro against Ma
daores.
General Carranza says the railroad
south of Piedras Niegras is now con-
irolled by rebels
The Washington times., 1914-03-24

The temperature today as registered
at the United States Weather Bureau
and Affecks:
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McAdoo Felicitates Old
Employees of Government

Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo to-
day sent letters Of consratulation to
Thomas o. Bailey and Thomas T Keene
employees Of the office Of the auditor for
the Interior Department. who have closed
q half century Of service for the Gov
ernment.
Mr.. Bailey. who lives at 2024 P street
northwest, has been in the Government,
service since March 81, 1864. Mr.. Keene
lives at 100 o street northwest. and hat
been in the Government employ since Oc-
tober Z, 1863. Both are civil war vet.
Grams.
The Washington times., 1914-03-24
Burial in Tennessee.

The funeral Of Burr ]. Ramage. an
...istant attorney in the Department
OF Justice, who died suddenly from an
attack Of heart disease while seated AZ
work in his off1ce yestefoay; WI pe
he,d at st. Johns Episcopal Church to-
morrow at $50 o'clock. The Rev. 3;
Dunlop will officiate. The body VIII
then be taken to sewanee. Tenn.
The Democratic advocate., 1914-11-06
Surprise Party For Miss Hilda Prugh.

A surprise party was given October
30, at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Wolfe, near Shipley. in honor of his
granddaughter, Miss Hilda Prugh, it
being her 10Th birthday. The even
ing was spent In various games and
plays until IL o'clock when all were
invited to the dining room for refresh
ments, consisting Of cakes Of various
kinds, candies, peanuts, lemonade
and a large birthday cake. Many
presents were received by Miss Hilda.
After thanking host and hostess, she
bade farewell to one and all, who
returned to their homes.
Among those present were: Messrs.
and Mesdames Peter Wolf, George
Wolf, Albert Bair, Jesse Carr, Andrew
Polster, Lewis Barber. Chester Ship
ley, Mesdames Henry Magin, Laura
Prugh, Susie Williams, Misses Hilda
Prugh, Gladys Smith, Cledie Will
Jams, Marie Polster, Melvie Gibson,
Beulah Smith, Lillian Foutz, Elsie
Williams, Viola Foutz, Ruth Smith,
Mary Wolf, Lucy Wolf, Messrs. Clar-
ence Caples. Clarence Glover, Harry
Carr, Albert Magin, Lester Polster,
Harry Foutz, Earl Gibson, Norman
Magin, Reuben Williams, Granville
Carr, Monroe Owings, Roscoe Foutz,
Chester Williams, Albert Bond, Roy
Carr, Peter Wolf, Jr., Herbert Owings,
\ William Prugh and others
The Democratic advocate., 1914-11-06
A Surprise Party.

"A surprise party was held October
%, at the home OF MIR. and Mrs Jesse
Carr, near Bloom, in honor of their
son, Harry Carr's 18th birthday. They
all enjoyed themselves in various
games and social chats until 11.30
when all were invited to the dining
room where table was laden with
good things of the season. In the
center of the table was a large birth
day cake, and many other cakes of
various kinds. candy, peanuts and
lemonade. All expressed themselves
as having spent very pleasant ev-
ening and wished Mr.. Carr many more
happy birthdays to come.
Among those present were: Messrs.
and Mesdames Jesse Carr, Lewis Bar
ber, Andrew Polster, Albert Bair,
Leonard Frizzell; Mrs. Laura Prugh,
Susie Williams, Misses Hilda Prugh,
Marie Polster, Marie Grimes, Hollas
Wagner, Cledie Williams, Viola Caple,
Gladys Smith, Elsie Williams, Beulah
Smith, Mamie Knauff; Messrs. Paul
Easton, Clarence Glover, Donald Ship
ley, Lester Polster, Cecules BelIison,
Harvey Carr, Albert Magin, Monroe
Owings, Vernon Green, Herbert
Owings. Chester Williams, Clarence
Caples, William Caples, Reuben Will
Jams, =. Byron Owings. Granville Carr,
McCellon Wagner, Howard Carr, Dan
iel Smith, Earnest Haines and others.
The Democratic advocate., 1914-11-06
WAR BIR Boon ITO Postal Savings.

The war in Europe IL proving biz
bov-- to postal savings in this country.
Firm the very day hostilities opened
across the seas postal-savings re
ceipts began to increase by leaps and
bounds and Withdrawals fell off, a re-
suit quite contrary to the predictions
of many well-informed persons who,
In their imagination, saw lines Of
feverish depositors at post-office pay
windows anxious to again return
their savings to the bootleg and
body-belt repositories whence they
came before intrusted to Uncle Sam
But the forecasters failed to reckon
on the absolute confidence Of the
American citizen, regardless Of the
| flag that first met his eyes, in the
ability and purpose Of the Govern
ment to carry out it, obligations,
not only among the nations Of the
earth, but with the humblest citizen
in our land.
Two important results have follow
ed; thousands of people, largely OF
foreign birth, accustomed to send
their savings abroad, are now pa
irons Of our postal-savings system;
and enormous sums Of actual cash
have been released for commercial
uses among our own people at time
when the need for every available
dollar is pressing.
The growth of postal savings in the
United States has been steady and
healthy and the system has filled an
important gap between the tin-can
depository and the factory paymaster.
On July l, when affairs were running
smoothly here and abroad and the
transmission Of money across the
Atlantic was safe and expeditions,
there was approximately $43,000,000
OF postal savings standing to the
credit of about 3S8,000 depositors.
Since then over $10,000,000 of depos-
it, have been added and the number
OF depositorS have increased enor-
mously. This unprecedented gain is
the more striking when il is consider
ed that the net gain in the last three
months is larger than the gain for the
entire fiscal year 1914. Scores Of
offices have done more postal savings
business since the war has been going
on than was done by them during the
previous existence of the service.
The increases are confined to no
special localities, but have been felt
in every nook and corner of the coun-
Iy' -NC" 1OLh Slly dlOuC uduG d
gain in September of more than a
million, while Brooklyn showed a
relatively big increase Chicago re
ported a larger gain in the past three
months than for the previous twelve
months. More than 1000 new &C
counts were opened during the period,
bringing the number OF depositors i'm
that city up to over 21,000.
The unexpected increase in postal
savings business has not only added
greatly to the general administrative
duties Of the system, but has brought
up many new and interesting prob
lens which have called for the care
full personal consideration of Post
master General Burleson and Cover
nor Dockery, Third Assistant Post
master General. But their task has
been lightened somewhat by the
promptness of depository banks in
furnishing additional security to meet
the abnormal deposits. A number of
the very largest banks in the country,
which have heretofore declined to
qualify as repositories for postal
savings funds, are now among the
eager applicants for them.
The Democratic advocate., 1914-11-06
The Nuisance Now.

II don't see why you won't let us
have the fiat My children are grown
up"
Cant help it, ma'am. Grown up
children are the worst kind in fats
nowadays"
81 don't understand you. My daugh-
ter Is nearly seventeen and my son is
nineteen"
You have a phonograph, haven't
you?"
Yes, but"
That's the worst combination out
The last family in that fiat had q
phonograph and grown up children
and what with their one-stepping and
turkey trotting all night long nobody
in the building cot wink Of sleep.
The Democratic advocate., 1914-11-06
SANDYVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Bertrand Caple and
Miss Hazel Zepp spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Caple and family.
The w. G. II. r. met at the home Of
the president, Mrs. Emory G. Ebaugh,
Wednesday afternoon. They decided
To send the CRUSADER Monthly" 8
splendid children Temperance paper
to five schools in the community to be
read by the children. Also sent
large basket OF flowers to Baltimore
Mercy Hospital. This union l. doing
good work.
Miss Millie Spencer, Of Patapsco
circuit. is visiting her cousin. Miss
Lille Lockard.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy w. Caple and
Messrs. Albert and Fillmore Hoff at
tended the funeral of Mr. Henry Wilt,
at Taneytown. Sunday.
The Willard W. G.. T. U. held a most
interesting temperance meeting at
Pleasant Grove. Sunday morning, Oc-
tober 25 Mrs. Dennis Green had
charge of the meeting. Quite an in
teresting and helpful program was
rendered. Recitations, solos, duets
and splendid addresses by Rev. Fields
and Mr. Edward Evans. Miss Millie
Spencer gave a fine reading and COM
mented upon it, The temperance
sentiment ID strong In this community.
Mrs. William Westaway and Miss
Nyra Shilling spent few days in Eal-
timOre the past week.
The Christian Endeavor Society Of
Sandy Mount Church held a temper
.ance meeting Sunday night, October
rs, led by Mr. Frank Magee. After
singing several rousing temperance
songs, Mrs. Henry Meckley read a
pathetic reading, followed by solo
by Miss Myra Shilling, after which Mr.
Jesse p. Garner, of Linwood, gave one
of the most stirring and helpful tenn
perance addresses. The attendance was
good. MIR. Frank Magee sang sole
and made few remarks.
Miss Carrie f. Greene, spent Thurs
day night and Friday with Miss Myrle
Caple.
The union revival meeting il ir
progress at Pleasant Grove Church
The meetings are well attended ant
splendid sermons preached.
Misses Margaret and Clara Blum
entertained On Sunday last WI. ant
Mrs. Wilson Zepp, Mr. and Mrs. Henr.
MGckley, Miss Elizabeth Barnhart an'
Mr. Raymond Blizzard.
Sandyville took part i'm the parad
III Westminster on Saturday last. The
had a large decorated four hors
wagon with sixty children and olde
persons on it singing songs and Wav
ing flags and banners.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Barnhart spen
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Thoma
FIater, of Providence.
The Mite Society of Sandy Noun
Church will meet at the home of MI
William Westaway Saturday nigh
November Z. The male members wi
be entertained also.
1t is getting very dry in this com
munity, a number Of wells have gon
dnw,
The Democratic advocate., 1914-11-06
ATE POISON PILLS CHILD IN
SAVED
Little Daughter OF Roscoe Middlekauff
Has Narrow Escape.

Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Middlekauff
and little daughter, of SykesVille, were
at Hagerstown on visit to Mr.. Mid
dlekauff's mother, Mrs. Levi Middle
kauff. The child is recovering from a
narrow escape from death by acci-
dentally eating strychnine pills at her
home, October 25. She found the pills
in a table drawer and thinking they
were candy, ate several Of them She
was discovered by her mother stagger-
ing around and physician was sum-
moned. He Immediately diagnosed the
case a. poisoning and two other physi-
clans were summoned The child be-
came ill and unconscious and the
physicians worked with her for several
hours, the stomach pump being effec-
lively used to relieve her Though In
extreme danger for some time, the
child gradually improved and she was
able to accompany her parents on a
visit. Mr.. Middlekauff is agent for the
IB. & o. at Sykesville and a former
resident Of Hagerstown.
The Democratic advocate., 1914-11-06
Thursday.

Thursday.
Misses May and Ruth Stull are viz
iting their grandmother. Mrs. Kate
Stull, and attending the Synod.
Mr.. Charles King. Of Westminster
made business trip here on Tues
day.
Mr.. Charles Eyler. of Baltimore.
spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs.
Lydia Eyler.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. p 0gle and daugh-
ter, Miss Helen. and Mrs. G. B. Smith
and daughter, Annabel, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Ogle.
Mr.. George X. Geiselman spent
Wednesday in Woodsboro.
Mrs Hoover, Of Smithsburg, Is Wis
iting Mrs. Charles Staub.
Mrs. Anna Whitmore spent Thurs
day with Mrs. e. X. Geiselman.
The Reformed Church will hold an
oyster supper i'm Town Hall on
Saturday evening. November n. AK
weather IL unfavorable, 1t will be held
on November IA.
The Democratic advocate., 1914-11-06
DETOUR.

Samuel Haines, wife and children,
Of Westminster, spent Sunday with E
d. Essick.
Frank Englar, OF Union Bridge,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. p. D. Rooms. Jr..
on Sunday.
Mrs Charles Eyler. OF Baltimore,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Rooms, of
Taneytown, spent Sunday with Mrs.
Hannah Weant.
A number of freight cars were de-
rallied west of Detour, on Tuesday
evening and delayed traffic for some
hours.
Miss Rhoda Weant, who had been
on the sick list, il feeling better.
The Democratic advocate., 1914-11-06
ON 100000 MILE HIKE
Man From IT. Louis Out Since Jan.
|, 1897, Must Encircle Globe.

1, 1897, Must Encircle Globe.
julius Rath, of St. Louis, who was
selected by a newspaper association
of st. Louis TO walk 100000 miles
and around the world in Is years,
was in Glen Rock, October 81. He
began his hike on Jan. l, 1897, from
st. Louis and has covered nearly 100,-
900 miles to date. He has worn out
342 pairs of shoes, 80 suits of clothes,
filled out 500 daily diaries of his life,
filled 251 books of signatures of Off
cials all over the earth According
to the rules of the tramp he is not
allowed to steal, borrow or beg and
must have $1,000 and dog at the end
Of the trip. He has now in his pos
session $500. When crossing water
he walks IL hours daily on the decks
of steamers.
He will receive $4,000 when the
trip il ended, it il alleged by MIR.
Rath. He covered $4,000 miles on
water since leaving st. Louis and ev-
cry state in the United States, Canada
and Mexico. He passed J3 tunnels
and snow sheds, crossed 40 rivers and
1859 smaller streams, 4,278 bridges
and trestles. He said he had been
shot at but once and been arrested
twice. He stated that he averaged
f151h miles a day on the trip, some
days went 80 to 40 miles per day
wore out 1000 pairs of socks. He has
eaten in $50 different hotels and res.
taurants, and has slept in feather
beds, hay stacks, brick yards, boiler
rooms, coal sheds, sage bush, barns
uD-tree and under snow He said he
was without a bite Of food for 81
hours at time and has killed Sc
rabbits, ID wolves, $40 snakes, dog:
and wild cats. Mr.. Rath has doG
\ with him at the present time which
has accompanied him on hi Ions
trip.
The Democratic advocate., 1914-11-06
Wanted Prompt Delivery.

A retail dealer in leather goods,
doing business in Baltimore, wrote to
a firm in Southern Massachusetts or
dering big lot of merchandise. The
firm wired him:
Cannot ship your order until the
last consignment Is paid for"
Unable to wait 50 long" telegraph
ed the leather merchant. Cancel the
order"