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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24
American Consulate in Mex
leo City Attacked and
Windows Broken.
FRENZIED POPULACE.
Demonstration And
Rioting Increasing-Shops Looted
And Owners Insulted.

Vera Cruz, Mexico, April 24.-Eight
hundred Americans who are still in
Mexico City for various reasons, arc
in danger at the hands of the infu-
riatdi Mexican populace.
The American consulate has been
attt,cked, windows broken by stones,
and the coat of arms torn from its
doors.
The anti-Anerican demonstrations,
which have assumed the proportions
of riots, broke out three days ago,
and are increasing in intensity. Amer
leans are being insulted in every con-
ceivable way. No bloodshed has re-
suited yet, although this is momentar-
lily expected. The Americans left be-
hind are of the type capable of look
ing out for themselves under ordin-
ary circumstances.
American shops have been looted by
the Mexicans, and the goods and chat
tells confiscated, either to be destroyed
or to be ma5ie use of. Americans are
appearing in the streets at their own
peril. They are being Missed, stoned,
and insulted in every way possible.
"Mexico next" is the slogan today
of the army and navy.
Heats of both branches of the SER
vice realize there is now no chance of
peace. They are expecting momen-
tarily a formal declaration of "
from Huerta. And they are ready fc:
such action.
Suggestions having the approves o.
the President and Secretary of State
Bryan that we will remain quiet a
Vera Cruz for a time, are received
with laughter by the iren who know
the actual situation They assert
that unless we act promptly and rush
an expedition to Mexico City our for,
ces at Vera Cruz will be decimate1 by
disease and constantly exposed to at
tack from the land. And it is certain
the President AMI his premier will soor
be convinced that energetic actor
alone will prevent a long drawn out
war.
The general staff of the army ant
navy has told the President through
! Secretaries Daniels and Garrison that
if the Mexican capital is seized ant
the railroa:i between Vera Cruz ant
Mexico City, guarded, this country car
dictate its terms and assure restora
ton Of tranquility.
But if action is not immediate TIT
| President has been told Huerta wil
be able to gather together to his sup
port Zapata and his brlgands and
large percentage of Ca1ranza's ant
Villas, men, who will desert thes'
chiefs if they do not agree to fight th1
United States, and then the task O
. taking the capital will be a serlou
.One, Es .a.gJ..' tJI.tr. ..-r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24
MORE BLOODSHED
IN VERA CRUZ
Three American Sailors Are
Killed and Twenty-Three
Wounded.
IFS. AEROPLANE FLEET
"On to Mexico City, Now The
Cry-Villa Says He Doesn't Want
War-Calls Huerta a Drunkard.

Vera Cruz, April 24.-The battle
ship Mississippi, with full complete
ment of aeroplanes and equipment,
steamed into Vera Cruz farbor this
morning, and before nightfall the
American aeropaane corps will be
given their first experience in real
war.
The warship which brought the
corps from Key West has joined Rear
Admiral Bai5gers fleet.
The military aviators are ready to
take up their scouting, and are but
waiting orders.
The troops of General Mas, form
:er military governor of Vera Cruz,
a, & st::i, reported fifteen miles outside
the city. Should Ad1nirats Fletcher
ani Badger receive reports that the
re-enforcements Mas is said to be ex-
pecting are approaching, the aero
planes could quickly take the air and
bring back the reports of the positions
of the federal troops. An attack upon
Vera Cruz is I1:ore or less expected
but the American officers do not be-
lieve it will be attempted until Mas
is Reinforced by troops from Mexico
City.
Vera Cruz was comparatively quiet
last night. Occasional "sniping' con-
tinucd, however, and the marines and
bluejackets were kept busy making
arrests and raiding houses from which
shots were fired.
A great quantity of ammunition was
found in parochal church from which
there had been continual sniping. The
marines arrested the paHre who drop
ped to his knees in the streets, pray
ing loudly and protesting his limo
cence.
Charge O'Shaughnessy and his staff
have reached Vera Cruz under mill,
tary guarsj furnished by Huerta. They
arrived on special train carrying
$50 Americans.
Chihuahua, Mexico, April PA
special train carrying $50 refugee
American families, from MADEIRA ant
Pearson was derailed at San Tomas
small station between this city an:
MADEIRA this afternoon. The passen
gers are marooned in the mountains
unable to proceed on their way.
Owing to the Cumbre Tunnel being
filled with rock and debris as a resul
of its being dynamited by Maxine
Castillo's band of bandits, the tran
was unable to go ,5irectly from Ma
dara and Juarez were routed VI;
this city. -" AfS >
No one was killed or injured i
the wreck, but many had narrow es
capes
Ell Paso, Tex, April '24!-Genera
Francisco Villa, head of the lIa1tar:'
force, informed George C. iCarother:
special agent of the State Depart
ment, that he will decline to o-be drag
ged into war with the United State
Iby anybody. 9ga9- 9oir9 IGt0He
"Why,h he smiled, as he threw a
arm about the broai shoulders of tn
government representative, "all En-
rope would laugh at US if we went
war with you. They would say tha
, the little drunkard" Huerta has draw
4 them into a tiar1gle at last
AT another time he sai6i: "Why co:
the United States want to pay an
I attention to that drunken Huerta'
Later, in talking formally to repor
: ers, Villa said: 81 am a soldier an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24

ss,152 is SUBSCRIBED.
Chamber of Commerce Gives $500 and
Alexandria Washington Lodge and
Fraternal Americans Each $1O0.

The $4,000 mark was practically
reached by the committee collecting
the $4,000 fund for the Alexandria
Hospital wheH the returns had been
canvassed yesterday. The committee
met last night and total of $S,152
was reported. While the committee
was in session news was received
that the Alexandria Chamber Of
Commerce had voted $500 at spec
ial meeting which was held last
night. A little later came the am
nouncement that Alexandria-W Wash
ington Lodge of Masons had made a
contribution of $100 and Alexandria
Council, Order of Fraternal Ameri-
cans, similar amount. With ALI
other subscription from a private
source the total for yesterday was
brought up to s8,952.
One-third of the fund, or $4,000
by Monday afternoon, when the full
list of contributors will be publish
ed, is now the aim Of the committee,
and they are confident that if this
mark is reached, the rest of the
money can be raised without trouble
in the four weeks which will follow.
There are good Indications that,
some of the heaviest subscriptions
will come in within the next day.
Among the different classes Of
people who are expected to aid the
fund are the following:
People who have not been com
PEELED to use hospital and wish to
show their gratitude for their good
health.
People who have been sick and
who wish to show their appreciation
of the advantages Of a hospital.
Corporations and business enter
prisese Employing manNmerwho may
need hospital attention.
Railways, steamship and public
service corporations who owe it to
their patrons to have a hospital at
hand in case of serious accident.
Former Alexandrians who wish to
see their old home equipped with ev-
erything that will make conditions
better and happier.
Business firms of Washington and
elsewhere who have many Alexan-
dra patrons and who would like to
give a portion of their profits from
their Alexandria business to char
ity in this city.
Fraternal organizations, whose
members are often found among
those sick at hospital
Church members because of their
belief in the relieving the sick and
needy.
In her excellent report for 1913
Miss Simmons, the manager, says:
"Wher. 4 community invests in
hospital it opens up an avenue
through which its benevolent people
of means may perform more real
charitable service than through any
other path to help the poor and
needy in the community. 1t is the
duty of the hospital to educate the
people to realization Of its value
as a powerful means for good among
the poor, sick and suffering"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24
FRATERNAL VISIT.
Tacoma Lodge Entertained by Alex
andria Brethren.

Over two hundred members OF
Tacoma Lodge of Masons of Tacoma,
D c.. paid a fraternal visit to Alex
andria-Washington Lodge of Masons
last night. Accompanying the
nartv were Past Grand Masters CHM
and Woodman, of the Grand Lodge
Of the District of Columbia. The
third degree was conferred, follow
ing which a number of speeches were
made. E. S. Harnden, worshipful
master of Tacoma Lodge, was in
charge of the party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The funeral of the late Miss Ruth
X. Edmonds took place this morn
ing from St. Mary's Church. The
services were conducted by Rev.
Father Cutler, and the pallbearers
were Messrs. Frank Burke, Charles
Burke, Bernard Edmonds, George
Simpson, Owen Creegan and Clinton
Knight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24

Mrs. John Gaines died at her home
in Harrisonburg yesterday morning.
She is survived by her husband and
five chiEdren--Misses Viola, Carrie,
Elise, Telma, and Francis Gaines.
The deceased was a sister of Mrs.
John Mills, of this city, and a sister
in-law of Mrs. Charles w. Fleet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24

The Pirate Athletic Club Junior
ball team defeated the Pitt street
ball team yesterday afternoon by the
score of 20 to II. Batteries for Pirates
were For1 and Wells, and Jett and
Ford; for Pitt Street, Dudley and
Crupper and Mills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24
l.qt, THE 81
Peoples Popular Price Store

is the place to deal for the
Alexandria people, located
at 41S King street.
Mems and ladies' wearing
apparel. Our prices are low
er than Washington prices.
Our prices and qualities
will prove our advertise
.ments. oa4
A. L. COHEN, Prop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24
FIRE IN WASHINGTON.
Western High School, Supposed tt
"a haz he Fireproof. DESTROYED.

Western High School, considered
one of 'Washington's safest school
with two recently con
structed wings supposed to be fire.
proof, was destroyed by fre-this
morning. = s.t '!,'H' ~
Not a cent of insurance covers the
boss, estimated from S250,000 tic
ssoO,ooo,S on the tennple-like struc'
,ture that crowned a knoll on George
town Heights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24

See the pictures at the Virginia
tonight. Something extra.
The alarm of fire shortly after
six o'clock yesterday evening was
caused by the partial burning of a
smokehouse in West End. The Re-
lance hose wagon went to the scene
and the blaze was subdued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24

The ninety-ffth anniversary of the
establishment Of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, win be cele-
brated next Sunday night at Grace
Episcopal Church. Members of Po-
tomac Lodge No. 3S, and Sarepta
Lodge No. 4G, will attend in. a
body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24

Tailoring is an art, anti clothes must
fit perfectly to give satisfaction. A.
NJ. Grimes, the tailor, tells you in has
ad what he will do toward q fit, quail
it of material, etc. Warm weather IS
coming, so prepare for it with pro-
per. suit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24

Tomorrow the Griffin Furniture GO.
will start a furniture sale of vast pro-
portions. H. E. Webb having decided
to discontinue his furniture depart
sold his entire stock to this concern lat
a sacrifice and it is now offered for
sy,!e at unheard of prices. All the
furniture is high grade and of the
latest styles. A few bargains to be Sc
cured will be found in Grifin's large
ad in this issue. Read it, and lay your
plans to buy the furniture you have
planned on getting for months past.
Arrangements have been made oy
Sanlarisn Rebekah Lodge Of Odd Eel
lows for the presentation OF play
entitled "The District School" at the
Young Peoples Builfing May 4 next
This performance was originally sche-
duled to be given April 9th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24

A glimpse of Howard & Bros. ad.
in this issue will convince the thrifty
housewife that she can save dollars
by taking advantage of the bargains
offered for sale tomorrow. Prices have
been slashed on all foodstuffs. A trial
order will convince the most skeptic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24

Frank Gouldran, one of the new
merchants of the city, has become a
consistent advertiser in the columns
of the Gazette. In today's issue will
be found his az containing barSains
which will appeal to all. Call at his
store and get acquainted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24

A winner at the Surprise tonight.
Don't fail to see "The Portrait Spe-
cial feature by the Vitagraph Co., also
other good pictures. Spend an hour
and q h7lf enjoying pictures and
music.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24

The State Corporation Commits
mission has issued charter to the
Central Automobile Company, Inc,
Alexandria, Va. $1,000 to $4,000.
W. H. Heynel, president; J. A. Egg
born, secretary-both of Alexandria,
Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-24

4 1EakE NAA~
ind.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
The funeral of the late Miss Ruth
X. Edmonds took place this morn
ing from St. Mary's Church. The
services were conducted by Rev
Father Cutler, and the pallbearers
were Messrs. Frank Burke, Charles
Burke, Bernard Edmonds, George
Simpson, Owen Creegan and Clinton
Knight.
See the pictures at the Virginia
tonight. Something extra.
The alarm of fire shortly after
six o'clock yesterday evening was
caused by the partial burning of a
smokehouse in West End. The Re-
lance hose wagon went to the scene
and the blaze was subdued.
The Pirate Athletic Club Junior
ball team defeated the Pitt street
ball team yesterday afternoon by the
score of 20 to II. Batteries for Pirates
were For5 and Wells, and Jett and
Ford; for Pitt Street, Dudley and
Crupper and Mills.
Mrs. John Gaines died at her home
in Harrisonburg yesterday morning,
She is survived by her husband and
five children--Misses Viola, Carrie,
Elise, Telma, and Francis Gaines,
The deceased was sister of Mrs.
John Mills, of this city, and a sister
in-law of Mrs. Charles w. Fleet.
The ninety-ffth anniversary of the
establishment Of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, win be cele.
brated next Sunday night at Grace
Episcopal Church. Members of Po-
tomac Lodge No. 3S, and Sarepta
Lodge No. 4G, will attend in. a
body.
A glimpse of Howard & Bros. ad.
in this issue will convince the thrifty
housewife that she can save dollars
by taking advantage of the bargains
offered for sale tomorrow. P:iccs have
been slashed on all foodstuffs. A trial
order will convince the most skeptlc.
Frank Gouldran, one of the new
merchants of the city, has become a
consistent advertiser in the columns
of the Gazette. In today's issue will
be found his az. containing barSainS
which will appeal to all. Call at his
store and get acquainted.
A winner at the Surprise tonight
Don't fail to see "The Portrait Spe,
cial feature by the Vitagraph Co., also
other good pictures. Spend an houl
and a h2lf enjoying pictures and
music.
The State Corporation Commits
mission has issued a charter to the
Central Automobile Company, Inc.
Alexandria, Va. $1,000 to $4,000
W. H. Heymel, president; J. A. Egg
born, secretary-both of Alexandra
Va.
Tailoring is an art, ami clothes must
fit perfectly to give satisfaction. A
NJ. Grimes, the tailor, tells you in ms
adj what he will do toward a fit, quail
il of material, etc. Warm weather !;
coming, so prepare for it with pro
per suit.
Tomorrow the Griffin Furniture Co
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-03
To MAKE MOVIES
Of FiIRFEAT1RES
Three Film Companies to Be
at Albuquerque to Get
western Stuff"

Albuquerque. y. N. Oct. 3-Two and
probably three motion picture com
panies are coming to Albuquerque TO
take advantage Of a unusual assem-
bling Of material for western stuff
gathered to take part in the saith an
nual New Mexico state fair which
opens october s. a feature of the state
be an all week frontier sports contest
in which cowboys, cowgirls, Navajo in
dams 200 strong, and a troop OF
United States cavalry. viii participate
The Eclair company, which has
trOup operating at Tucson, first OBJ
tanned permission Of the fair commits
sion to operate on the state fair
grounds. Next the Colorado Film COM
pany. a Denver organization. asked TO
come in and finally the Selig company
has indicated that IL intends to bring
a company to stage several scenes Of
a big western drama in which cow
boys, indians and cavalry are needed
The Selig producer wants permission
to use not only the contestants in the
sports Of the rOdeO. but also TO include
i'm his play the aerOplane in which Roy
Francis OF the Lincoln Beachy COM
pauy is to give daily exhibitions.
With the opening Of the fair next
take its place for the first time as a
real state exposition, every county in
the state being represented in all Of
the lT fair display departments. which
range from chickens to better babies
i'm both Of which departments n record
breaking number Of entries have been
received.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-03

fighting for Great Britain goes
otherwise I wouldn't be here. I am
making a long promised and fire.
ouently deferred trip 70 America for
social reasons I also wanted 10 see
Miss Adams play. I am sure I shall
have a month Of perfect recreation
among your shops, your theaters and
your people"
George N. Conan attempts some
thing serious and scores a success
again in his dramatizatiOn Of Frank
/. Packard's novel, which he has just
staged at the Astor rheater. THE
Miracle Man" holds the attention Of
the audience throughout in a most re-
markable manner.
The Patriarch. a venerable Maine
cures among all who come in contact
with him He cures the soul as well
as the body. Three slippery men
plan TO turn his miraculous powers
into cold cash. The Patriarch never
accepts a fee. He has a frandniece
that he has never seen and who wishes
TO assist So the three crooks supply
the grandniece- She is one Of their
female confederates-
Through this woman they aim to
give publicity to the Patriarch and
reap their reward.
Then there is traced the gradual
surrender Of the four evildOers to the
power Of the Patriarch. Each loses
some vice or some Ill Of body Nhen
the Patriarch dies, the plOtters are
found 10 be morally and physically re
born There is a love theme. but II
is Of minor interest I The attention Is
held on some such high level as was
seen in The Servant in the House"
and. The Passing Of the Third Floor
Back"
Another agreeable addition to the
Broadway attractions is Fritzie Schett
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-03

amemory to stalk ike 4 s--'S' Al 'N-
l0 ~ oniv gradually dawns on Richard
that his mother has not Deeh c"AteEt
Win the loss Of her two s91S because
Sc bsg been in love with WtllougEby-
Tr fs even harder for him 20 reallze
that she is willing 10 nave tne IL ~
husbands memory etlaced DeS.ii.se gL
her love for the second RlcnarG
ffna1 conversion comes because he falls
in love with a widow who has son
The offspring OF the mothers sec
ond match, curly heaoeu 10y, - a.. .
The gulf between the viewpoints OF
the two generations is cleverly brought
out
Douglas Fairbanks is TO be seen at
the Liberty theater in play eminentiy
suited to his talents The livery
actor is at his best IN I've comes Up
The play is advertised as a motor
comedy in four cylinders ana Ger
tainly is a speedy performance. "
is dramatized BY Byron Lonely ana
Emil Nitray from Charles sherman
novel Of the same name
The hero is a young man who IN
sfsts on being a tramp until force OF
circumstances cause him TO emerge as
a great business man one Gay lAe
Young hobo is bathing IN lake Wnen
he discovers that his wardrobe mas
been taken by another swimmer Wno
leaves behind him O much tlner CuIuL
being a financier Of Importance
In the clothes Of the Iualicl Al KING
thls time speci fically cotton klns-Ine
vCung knight Of the rad IS picked up
b. a motor party. who mistakes MIN
for the man whose clothes he happens
- be wearing.
Here the puissant business note is
sounded. Disguised accidentally rs a
riC1 ran so far as his CLONES make me
disGCiee complete. the former tramp
falls IT. love with young Elrl Nlo
proves to be the daughtsr Of Jhe cot
ton kings business rivlL Father.
anxious 70 take advantage Of the man
he supposes is his rival. carries him or
on q motor trip because the disguised
hero cannot resist the temptation 10
spend a few more days in the company
Of the girl he loves and does not tell
who he is The real cotton king, WIO
knows the truth. hurrleS back 10 New
NOr TO tae every advantage Of his rival,
York TO take every advantage OF ms
rival, who is under the impression that
the man travelling about in his motor
party is his real opponent
1t is when he learns that the girl
really loves him that the hero ceases
To attempt to carry the lmposrure any
further So he acts as every other
repentant pretender and proves now
/ much greater he is in the field Of hlgh
finance and business than any Of ms
! rivals With enough capital borrowed
at home he Shows nlmSelL q Grel-vl
/ cotton king than any Of the others. and
all is as il should De with the happl-
/ ness OF the hero and heroine when the
end Of the play is reached
In the midst Of wars alarms. Nile
Anna PavlOwa is now touring the pro-
| vinces Of the British Isles Pavlowa
and her imperial Russian ballet and
| Symphony orchestra recently appeared
| in Manchester, England, according tC
| cable advices- Pavlowa will come tC
| America the latter part Of October and