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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
IS HURT IN DERAILMENT.
Two Coaches Of Atlantic Coast Line
Train Ditched Near Wilson, N. C.

RALEIGH, \. c., April 2s.-Eighteen
passengers were injured. some of them
painfully, though none fatally. it is be-
Heved, yesterday afternoon near Wilson.
when two rear coaches of the Atlantic
Coast Line train No. 4s. Wilmington to
Norfolk We're derailed.
Those worst injured were placed in a
hospital at Wilson and the others were
cared for at Rocky Mount.
The injured are: DR.. b. I. Pierson,
postmaster at Wilson; A. L. Jackson, Elm
City: Mrs. r. D. Martin and four chill
dren: Capt J. A. Donnell. Norfolk, a
Pullman car conductor: Mrs. N. A. Cul-
breth, Wilmington; Ed Frances Bennett.
little nephew of Mrs. Culbreth: VIII Ian
caster and f. f. Mason. Black Creek: A
II. Edgerton. Goldsboro; Fred Horne,
Black Creek: William Aycock. Wilson,
Mrs j. E. Grady. kealy: Mrs. 8. B.
Moore Wilson. and Miss Alma Miller.
Shelby. ..
been the cause of derailment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
ARMS SHIPMENT [AUDED
BY IRISH NAT|0NAUSTS
Offset Coup of Political Rivals.
Gunrunning an Outrage"
:
Asquith Declares.

LONDONDERRY, Ireland. April 2S--
The Irish nationalist volunteers. body
similar in organization to the Ulster
unionist volunteers made matters even
with their political opponents early to-
day by successfully landing large
consignment of arms.
The weapons. which are said to have
been brought from America, were taken
ashore at remote spot on the coast of
the county of Donegal in the far western
part of Ulster. a strange steamer had
been seen off the coast for three sue
fishing craft approached. took off the
cargo and succeeded in evading the coast
guards and landing the rifles. which We're
quickly distributed The size of the con-
signnent is unknown, but it is believed
to have been considerable although not
equal to the 10000 rifles and 10000
rounds of ammunition the unionists re-
ceived Saturday.
Gunrunning "Outrage"-Asquith.
LONDON, April 2S-"This grave and
unprecedented outrage" was the term
used by Premier Asquith yesterday in
reply to a question in the house of COM
mons as to the sunrunning exploit OF the
Ulster volunteers who. in strong armed
force landed 1000 rifles and JO,Goo car
tridges at various points in Ulster last
week. The premier said:
The house may rest assured that the
government will without delay take
proper steps TO vindcate the authority
of the law
The nature of the steps which Premier
Asauith announced in parliament the gov
ernment intended to take in Ulster is
not yet known except that Maj Gen. c.
r. y. Macready of the adjutant generals
staff Of the war department has taken
over the command of the police forces
In the Belfast district.
No troops have yet been moved north
from Dublin, although it Is understood
that certain regiments have been warned
to hold themselves in readiness. Five
warships arrived off Larne, seventeen
miles from Belfast, Sunday. and last
night were playing searchlights on the
town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
THE DAY IN CONGRESS.
senate:


Met at noon.
Passed La Toilette resolution
calling on interstate commerce
commission for all communications
in rate increase cases.
Considered bill to increase limit
of postal savings bank deposits.
Met at noon. .-.
Debate on naval appropriation
bill resumed.
Ways and means committee post
poned until December consideration
of anti-tobacco coupon bill. ."..
Judiciary committee continued
consideration of antitrust bill
Public lands committee reported
Church bill authorizing Secretary
of the Interior to lease to occu-
pants unpatented oil or gas lands
In California.
Agriculture committee continued
hearing on legislation against fu-
ture trading in grain.
Sir William Willcocks told She
rivers and harbors committee of
the Assouan dam engineering
achievements.
Mines committee head William
Green, secretary treasurer of
United Mine Workers of America,
advocating Taylor bill to create ad
ditionai experimental stations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
Mitchel's Assailant Demented.

NEW YORK. April 2s.-After an exami-
nation yesterday by the commission ap-
pointed to inquire into the sanity of
Michael L. Mahoney. who wounded Cor
poration Counsel Frank l.. Polk in an at
tempt to kill Mayor Mitchell two physi-
Clans said that Mahoney was suffering
from senile dementia and was irrespon-
sible at the time of the shooting. The
commission will shortly file a report OF
it's findings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
OF LATE DEVEL LOPMENTS.

OOMlN ANY Vt LA z LIZ ELOT 0IWElN >.
Anbas adorR onotih has
to
Two
freed
command of
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from York.
water
safe ee1it fol all Aner Mexico
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British
miles. nandf 'front.' eight Americana
Admiral Badger
i in,ight startn demonstration"
IN.
with
this evening
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to
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Clement Convicted of Murder.

SPARTANBURG, S. c.. April os.-After
having been out less than two hours.
the jury in the case of Clyde c. Clement
and Miss Laura F. Pendleton, who have
been on trial here during the past week
for the drowning Of a baby. last night
found Clement guilty of murder and Miss
Pendleton not guilty. Clement was rec
ommended to mercy. which means under
South Carolina procedure that he will be
sentenced to life imprisonment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28

for TRANSPORTATION by the road haul. or
connecting, carrier.
"tc) The handling of empty car in the
reverse direction"
An effort will be made by shippers
to have the tariffs. which are filed to
be eHective on thirty days notice, sus-
psnded. If they should be SUSPENDED
that action would serve to bring the
reasonableness of charge for car SPOT
ting directly to an issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
Gibson Convicted of Forgery.

NEW YORK, April 2s.-Burton w Glib
son. the New York attorney, twice tried
In Orange county on a charge of drown
ing his client, Mrs. Rosa Menschik Szabo,
In 1872, was convicted yesterday of grand
larceny and forgery on five counts. The
charges grew out of Gibson's acts while
executor of Mrs. Szabo's will In both
the murder trials the 1uries disagreed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
Maine Tablet Is Unveiled.

NORFOLK, Va, April 2s.-At the navy
Y. NJ. c. a. here yesterday bronze tab
let was unveiled to the men who perished
when the Maine was blown up at Ha-
vana The tablet was presented by Mrs.
R. r. Hall of Philadelphia president Of
the association of sponsors for the U. g.
Navy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
Life Penalty for Dunbar kidnapping.

OPELOUSAS, La, April 2s-"Guilty
without capital punishment" was the YER
dict returned by the jury here yester-
day in the district court in the trial Of
W. c. Walters. itinerant tinker charged
with kidnapping five-year-od Robert Dun
bar. Under the laws of Louisiana the
verdict is equivalent to life Imprisonment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
TO CHARGE
FOR "SPOTT|NC' CARS
Have Adopted Evident Suggestion
ofI.C. c. in Tariffs Now
Being Filed.

Pathways operating in eastern ciassl-
acation territory have adopted the evi-
dent suggestion given them by the inter
state commerce commission ana nave ue
gun to file tariffs providing for charge TOT
..spotting cars. The provisions anu
charges contained in the tarins are loeh'i-
cal in all instances, indicating concerted
action on the part of the roads Inc
charres are 5ha cents a ton, with mini
mum charge Of 81 a car.
In eastern classification territory It is
estimated that there are nearly Gpo
spur tracks, or sidings. on which cars
now are spotted by the railroads with
out charge. The eNaction of 81 a car FOR
the service it is believed. would increase
the revenues of the roads at least slo,-
900 600 a year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
Ambassador Riano of Spain Gets
Word From Mexican
Dictator.
U. S. IS DESTROYS TO ASSIST
VIII Do Nothing to Embarrass Ne
gotiations-This Country Con-
graduated on Its Desire for
Peaceful Ending.

Government of Mexico hv a
committee representing all lac
tons. pending the election OF a
president and the establishment,
OF stable system Of government
Is suggested in diplomatic circle,
as a probable recommendation ui
the three mcdiators who arc try
ing to reach an adjustment OF III"
difficulties between the United
States and that country.
This plan was discussed in
Washington some time ago. and
was the subject of a conference
between Ambassador Gerard and
Ambassador Dc la Barra, when
the latter passed through Berlin
on his way to apan few months
ago.
Ii IS believed i'll diplomatic cir
cles that the mediators propose a
much larger service than to act as
mere vehicle of communication
between the United States and
the Mexican dictator. 1t is un-
derstood that their purpose is to
formulate a complete plan for set
tlement of the entire Mexican
problem, to be submitted to the
United States, to Huerta, to the
constitutionalist leaders and to
all other interested parties.
Diplomats in Session.
The peace parleyers. the Brazilian am
bassador and the ministers of Argentina
and Chile. are in all-day session today
and expect to be in session all night.
Before the ENJOYS began their confer
ence Secretary of State Bryan was for
maIly notified by Ambassador Riano OF
Spain that Gen. Huerta had uncondi-
tionally accepted the principle of media
ton proposed.
The British embassy has received from
Sir Lionel Garden. British minister to
Mexico, a telegram Stating that ltuertd
has promised to give friendly considera-
tion to any suggestion. under the tender
of friendly offices. to settle the differences
with the United States
This is in answer to Representations
made to him by several European gov
ernments The telegram has been com
municated to the State Department.
Coincident with the conference of the
mediators President Wilson and the cabi
net met in regular session. one of the sub
jects of absorbing interest being the
Mexican situation. with peace proposal:
as the particular matter under considera-
alton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
Shippers Raise Protest.

charge for car ''spottins is one of
the ways proposed to increase the re-
turns to the railroads without making a
straight advance in rates. The suggestion,
however has raised storm of protest
from shippers. many of whom have pro-
yided side and spur tracks at their plants
on the understanding that the railroads
would place the cars thereon. the cost of
the service thus rendered to be absorbed
in the regular rate
The tariffs filed with the commission
contain these descriptive statements:
"Spotting service is the service beyond
a reasonably convenient point of inter
change between road haul. or connecting.
carrier and industrial plant tracks and
includes:
..(a) One placement of a loaded car
which the road haul, or connecting, car
rier has transported.
..Cb) The taking out of a loaded car
from a particular location in the plant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
No Recognition for Union.

The Colorado Fuel and Iron Company.
through Mr. Rockefeller declares that
nractically the only grievance the miners
have is that the company will not recog-
,,ize their union and treat with it on
grievances that arise.
Mr.. Rockefeller declared to Mr. Foster,
II is understood. that his company VIII
never recognize the union ana viii close
rEe mines if necessary. before DONG 50
srh. miners say there are other grew
ances. but admit that the main question
about which there has been so much
bloodshed is one of recognition ot THEA.
union. - -
The attitude OF the government If
trcops are sent to the scene. VIII be one
or neutrality as between the conteuding
interests, but will be firm in restoring
order and Furnishing those who fail TO
promptly yield 10 the program OF IN
slant law and order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
Food Fairly Plentiful.

THE amount of provisions in sight
available for purchase is variously esti-
mated at from one to two weeks. exclu-
sive of a considerable quantity of sup
plies in the railroad terminal yard not
yet unloaded.' the report stated. 1T is
probable that cargo OF foodstuffs com
prised OF whole corn, rice and a limited
quantity Of sugar will find q market
here in the near future. The local sup
ply of fresh garden produce is still
limited but will doubtless improve as
the back country is opened up. Fish is
cheaper and more plentiful because none
can be shipped to the interior. Milk is
scarce Beef cattle in consderab BILE
number are reported to be fairly near
Vera Cruz but the owners fear to drive
them in without an armed guard to pro
tect them. There is no ice. The ice plant
was damaged by gun fire, and the re-
serve supply has been entirely consumed.
Our forces will repair the ice plant.
Rear Admiral Fletcher reported he had
suspended La Union, a Vera Cruz news
paper, ION account OF scurrilous at
tack upon Gen. Mas. formerly military
commandant AT Vera Cruz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
Fresh Outbreak at Forbes.

Fresh outbreaks in the Trinidad dis
trlct were reported from the Forbes mine
camp early today with no casualties The
main body of state troops is located al
Ludlow, only a short distance from the
r ofbes camp. but no orders went forth
lot troops to move upon strikers there
Late yesterday the guards were driven
from the McNaiiy mine By strikers after
TWO men had been killed and two per
SONS wounded one woman. The strik-
efs tnen hred the tippie and other build
ings In the mine camp. taking complete
possession of the property
IN the meanwhile in Denver state Off
Gals waited word from Washington that
PRESIDENT wilson had determined to send
federal troops into the state
Gov. Ammons today faced another large
committee of women. They asked for the
appointment of a committee of women
TO so TO Ludlow and search the old strik-
ers tent colony site, where they claimed
that 100 children of strikers families
We're Yet unaccounted for in spite. of the
fact that other investigating parties had
announced no more bodies could be found
at the Old Colony grounds
All yesterday and until late in the night
Gov. Ammons refused to grant official
recognition to any committee the women
suggested for their announced purpose.
Claim Guards Started Fighting.
Strike leaders claimed today that the
situation throughout the state had grown
beyond their control. and cited the fight
ing In the northern fields last night as
proof of their claims.
They asserted that the mine puards
there started the trouble because of an
agi cement which they said uac ,,,do l.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
Text Not Made Public.

The text Of the acceptance was not
made public. Huerta's minister was said
to have thanked the South American
envoys and the Spanish ambassador for
their good offices and to have referred
to the real spirit of solidarity between
peoples of q same race"
To what lengths the good onices" OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
Awaits Next Move.

The Spanish embassy. having delivered
Huerta's formal acceptance of the tender
of good offices. is now awaiting tn. next
communicate ton from the three mediatory
powers. 1t is understood that this Will
not long be delayed. The classic pro-
cedure under a tender OF good offices
does not specify whether this next step
takes the form of some suggested plan
for a settlement Of the difficulties or a
request for suggestions TO this end from
the two contending states.
There is an impression that the three
dinlomats after their deliberations o.
Yesterday and this morning. will take the
first course but Ambassador Riano has
no informa ton this point or as I"
what line the South American plan OF
settlement. il such existed. would take
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
Freedom for Citizens.

Secretary Daniels was much pleased
today at the receipt of a dispatch from
Admiral Fletcher stating that he had
published this proclama ton:
1T is gratifying to note that all bust
ness is resumed in Vera Cruz and good
order prevails. Citizens may pass freely
in the streets both night and day and re-
sumo their usual customs
One of the sidelights incidental TO the
re-esta biishment Of order in Vera Cruz
was contained in Admiral Fletcher's re-
port of arms seized from the inha bitants
there. The list shows:
Rifles. 5000: shotguns, 1900: revolvers,
1850: swords and other weapons, 1Ur,
besides 13S,O0U rounds of ammunition,
5000 pounds of powder and s6 cases of
fuses.
Rear Admiral Fletcher reported to Sec
retary Daniels that there appears to be
no immediate need for provisions for the
inha bitantS of Vera Cruz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
Today Relieves Rear Admiral
Fletcher of Command at
Vera Cruz.
FLEET OF BATTLESHIPS
TO REMAIN WITHIN CALL
Army Head to Exercise the Func-
tions of Military Governor.
Ample Force Available.

Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston today re-
lieved Rear Admiral Fletcher Of com
mand of all the forces Of the United
States in possession of the port of Vera
Cruz, and until otherwise ordered will ex
ercise the functions of military governor
of that Mexican port
Secretary Garrison is authority for the
statement that the orders of Gen. Fun
ston called for him to land his entire
brigade at Vera Cruz and assume SUI
preme command of that port He has
been Informed that about :;.o1 marines
composing the exp"ditIonary marine
brigade that was sent TO capture the
CITY, have been placed under his COM
mand and will cooperate in the land op
erations in that vicinity
All other b1uejackets and marines at
tached to tho various warships in the
harbor, which took part in the seizure of
Vera Cruz, will return Immediately to
their ships. Although the navy has re-
linquished all jurisdiction over Vera Cruz.
the large fleet of vessels under Rear Nd
miral Badger will remain off that port
At least until the present crisis is passed.
With these ships in port. Gen Funston
will be able 10 cal for lo'so additional
fighting men in case of an emergency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
Will Seek Middle Course.

The rnediators have acquainted them
selves as far as circumstances permitted
with the viewpoint Of both sides without
calling for any formal declaration from
,.it n..r side as to what il might or might
NOT accept the idea being to seek a mid
die course which will IL possible, avoid
an i,npasse by the formal submission OF
conditions impossible OF being reconciled.
The sessions are all in private and sur
rounded by every safeguard against pre-
mature discussion of plans. 1t was
known however, that the chief effort of
today was to try to perfect d plan on
which they have been working ever since
their tender of good offices was made
This Will be laid before the two govern
naents at the earliest possible moment
While. they feel that their first positive
move. may not bring the parties together,
yet they hope II will be a starting point.
which. with notifications Developed
tbe negotiations proceed. gradually will
lead toward a final plan acceptable to
both governments.
Th. sessions are expected to be contin-
nous throughout tonight.
Huerta's reply, conveyed through his
minister for foreign affairs to Mr.. Rano.
Snanish ambassador was received late
last night Its tenor was expected be-
canse Mr.. Riano had received private
adyices the night before that Huerta
would accept. and the South American
enyovs had been at work all day on that
assumption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
WEATHER

All tonight Wednesdav un-
settled. with gentle t. moderate
east winds
FULL REPORT on PAGE ElGATEEN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28
Hydro-Aeroplanes Available.

The two naval hvdro-aeroplane which
have done such ood service at Vera
Cruz will be placed at the disposal of
the army forces for the present.
According to advices received at the
War Department. the 5th Army Brigade,
commanded by Gen. Funston. and trans
ported from Galveston on four army
transports. arrived at Vera Cruz this
morning. The brigade was made up of
the 18th, eth. 10Th and 2Sth regiments
of infantry. a company of engineers and
a detachment of the Hospital Corps.
hours behind the schedule. and are be-
lieved to have encountered rough
wea tller.
Brig Gen. Funston. accompanied by
Capt. Harry Mel r. Huse, chief of
staff of Rear Admiral Fletcher imme-
diately came ashore to confer with Rear
Admiral Fletcher before calling on Rear
Admiral Badger. commander r-in-chief Of
the Atlantic fleet
Gen. Funston formally reported his ar
rival at Vera Cruz to the War Depart
ment in a dispatch which said:
Expedition arrived without incident:
much delayed by condition of Meade"
Admiral Badger reported TODAY that all
was quiet in Vera Cruz. that disturb
ances had ceased and that business was
resuming its normal course.
Terminal Activities Resumed.
The terminal company which controls
tracks wharves and warehouses and
other freight-handling facilities at Vera
Cruz has resumed operations adding ma
terially to the adjustment of business of
other commercial companies That was
reported by Rear Admiral Fletcher to
the Navy Department early today. His
report Of the hoisting of the colors stated:
The United States flag was hoisted
oyer Hotel Terminal, headquarters of the
naval forces on shore. in the presence of
the commander-in-chief. the COMMANDER
of the naval forces shore, their stans
a regiment of seamen. a regiment of ma
rines and numerous naval officers and
civilians
The band played The Star Spangled
Banner. and the Minnesota fired a salute
of twenty-one guns. The scene was most
impressive and cheered by the civilians
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28

anon Huerta
mediation Intermediates
continue through night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-04-28

Washington officers lead marines In taking o
food breaks out and political prison
IAas Mexican Nag In Vera Crus hauled down.
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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1914-04-03
Winant

One of the most enjoyable parties
OF the season was given at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sher-
mer on Tuesday evening. March
3lst. Those present were, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Barker, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Shermer, Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Sher-
mer. Misses Bessie and Julia
Brown, Ada Lewis and -Gussie
Greil, Messrs. Banner and Archie
Zeek, Charles Brown. Jay Van
Schoick. Francis Huntsucker, Earl
ing Brauti, Lloyd Lewis and Charles
Griel. Everyone went home with
light and joyful hearts, hoping
there will bemore like it in the
near future.
Thomas Brown and son. Charles,
were in Newport Tuesday.
Charles Zeek has been sick the
past week and at last reports is
slowly improving.
Joseph and. Mike Shermer and
Lorenzo Emerson wsre in Toledo
Monday.
Miss Cara Boone returned home
from Newport Tuesday.
Mrs. Ed Hanlon visited Besse
Shermer Tuesday.
This vicinity was shocked very
much this week when we received
the sad news of Mrs. Freeman's
death. Mrs. Freeman had many
friends here and was loved by all
who knew her. We extend heart.
felt sympathy to the beresved
family.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Shermer
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Fox and Mr..
and Mrs. Woods Sunday.
Banner Zeek was in Newport
Friday.