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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
BEARING SCARS OF BATTLE.
SHIP REACHES NEW YORK

New York. MAY 4-Her chart house rid
died by Mexican bullets during the fight
ing at Vera Cruz, the Ward Line steamer
Guantanamo arrived here today with
twenty American refugees. mostly women
were taken aboard at TampiCO and two
at Vera Cruz.
While the MeXicans were resisting the
advance of the American marines at
Vera Cruz. the boat vas in the direct
line of fire. where she was tied up at the
dock About sixty bullets fired by the
Mexican "snipers" passed through the
chart house and other deck structures.
All of the crew were driven from the
deck. None was injured.
o. f McAskill. an employe OF the
Eagle oil Company at Tampico, told Of
the fighting at Vera Cruz.
1T was a wonder that none of the
party aboard the Guantanamo was shot. >
he said. Every few minutes a shower
of lead would rain on the deck and
against the sides of the Guantanamo.
ION April % the marines learned there
were snipers on the Sonora. and they
boarded that vessel. They found rifles
and ammunition in the possession of the
chief engineer and two officers. They
were taken ashore and the engineer was
shot
J. ]. Barker. of Philadelphia. said that
six Mexicans were killed in the yard of
the hotel in which he was stopping in
Vera Cruz. Two. badly wounded, .sere
cared for by American women, but died
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
VILLAS BIOGRAPHY COMPILED.
State Department Credited with
Printing New Literary Effort.

The State Department has had COM
piled an authorized biography of
Pancho Villa, the constitutionalist mil
itary chieftain of Northern Mexico.
This compilation was made for the
purpose of informing Senators and
Representatives who may have some
doubts as to whether Gen. Villa meets
the modern requirements Of a patriot
According to persons who have read
the biography of the revolutionisi Il
is a much more favorable picture of
him than that drawn by Senator Fall
recently in a speech in the Senate.
The biographer claims for Villa
that he has mellowed under the civil
izing influences OF certain Americans,
notably Gen. Hugh l. Scott. who has
had more influence apparently with
Villa than almost any other person.
The biographer of villa. who under
took the job at the request of the
State Department, has painted him as
a creature of environment. who was a
barbarian because of the conditions
under which he grew up.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
500 AMERICANS TO BE
TAKEN FROM MEXICO CITY

The State Department learned yester-
day from the Brazilian Minister at Mex
leo City, Senior Cardose. that 500 Ameri-
can refugees have gathered at Mexico
City, and that preparations are beinG
made for transporting them TO Vera Cruz
or Puerto Mexico The department esti-
mates that there are about 200 Ameri-
cans in the Mexican capital besides this
number, most of whom are reported 10
have signified to the Brazilian Minister
an intention to remain even IL war is
declared.
A brief dispatch from Admiral Howard.
on the west coast of Mexico. received at
the Navy Department yesterday, made no
mention Of the disturbance and mistreat-
ment OF Americans at Manzanillo. re-
ported TO the State Department Sunday
night. The Navy Department believes
that order is being maintained along the
west coast.
Announcements at. the State Depart
ment during the day follow:
Consul Canada reports that at a meet
ing of consuls at the French consulate
in Vera Cruz arrangements have been
completed for the sending OF a messenger
10 Mexico City each week with dis
patches.
Consul simpich forwards information
received from San Diego that all
Americans have left Guadalajara and
vicinity"
From Monterey. the State Department
is in receipt of advices indicating every
effort Is being made by Gems. Gonzales
and Villareal for the maintenance of
good order. The American consul there
also reports that q daily train service
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
HUERTA PREPARING FOR WAR,
ALTHOUGH TALKING PEACE
r.. w..hi,,,o, u.zl5

Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
Mexico City May Awhile President
Huerta ostensibly is meeting with favor
the efforts OF the A B c mediators TO
effect peace In Mexico. he is actively pre-
pairing for war. During the last two
days he has been in almost constant con-
ferences with generals OF the Mexican
army.
Huerta today summoned Gen. Gonzales
Luque here from Cordoba and Gen.
Joaquin Jiminez Castro and Gen. Pro-
dillo from Jalapa. They were instructed
to bring a complete report as to the num-
Der OF men and their available munitions
OF war. The calling Of these commanders
to the capital indicates that Huerta is
preparing to put up a stubborn defense
OF Mexico City In case OF attack.
The President has refused to accept
the resignation Of Esteva Ruiz, sub
secretary OF foreign relations. and that
official is still fulfilling the duties Of the
post left vacant by the resignation OF
POrtillo ROjas. minister Of foreign re-
lations. No intimation has yet been made
that Portillos place will be filled.
Canards apparently authorized by the
government are being printed daily in
the newspapers. One that appeared to-
day said that the United States cruiser
Raleigh mad chased and overhauled the
gunboat Morelos near T0poIobampo and
put her guns and machinery out Of
commission This information. il was
stated. came from the war department,
which was also authority for the reports
that the Raleigh had bombarded Man
zanillo. that an American merchant yes
sci had been blown up by a mine at
ManZinillo and that the German vessel
Luella had also been blown up
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05

has been re-established between Mon
terey and Matamoros: other lines are De-
ing repaired, and connections being
opened with Tsmpico, Laredo. Eagle
Pass. Torreon. Durango. Chihuahua and
other cities of Northern Mexico. There IL
as yet no communication TO the south.
The American consulate at La Paz
has been turned over 10 the British vice
consul and Consul Sullivan reports con-
ditions quiet"
Admiral Badger reported to the Navy
Department as follows:
New York arrived a m. Monday.
Ontario sailed for Puerto. Mexico, 6 a. m.
Monday. to get refugees there, but has
been recalled on receipt Of notification
from Admiral Craddock that refugees
arriving at Puerto Mexico from From
terra have left.
II have received Information that 800
refugees will leave Mexico City p. m.
Monday for Puerto Mexico. Will send
Esperanto down to get these people IL
their leaving maierializes."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05

lance of Vera Cruz. Today. following a
conferences between Gen. Funston and
Admirals Fletcher and Badger. the neet
began to send ashore all the field pieces
and rapid-fire guns that can be spared
from the ships. -
Beaten, stripped of their clothes, and
robbed of $500 in gold. three Americans
arrived here from Tampico this morning
on a small schooner. The men are
Charles Dean, OF Knoxville; William
Bailey, OF New Orleans. and Frank
Evans, OF Calcasieu, La Evans tells
the following story:
"On April 26, Dean Bailey and myself
came to Tampico from Tuxpan< We
had been working there for the Waters
Pierce Oil Company. When we came
into Tampico We were unarmed. We
were set upon by a mob OF fifty Mexi-
cans, mostly federal soldiers, who
stripped US to our Undertaking. They
took away our watches, which were
worth 500. and more than $500 in gold.
Then they beat Us with sticks and threw
stones at US and forced US to run for
our lives"
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ington tonight that Carranza also had de-
signated three representatives, Rafael
Zubaron Capaman, Luis Cabrera and
Jose Vasconcelas. to represent him In
comforting with the mediators. No formal
notice of these appointments had been
received from Carrenza, and In view OF
the decision Of the mediators to elm
mate him II Is doubtful II the names
are sent to Washington.
Secretary Bryan when questioned last
night In regard to the reports Of the
decision of the mediators to eliminate
Carranza. declined to make any comment.
He added, however. that he saw nothing
In the present situation to make him less
optimistic.
The understanding in Washington last
night was that Huerta himself had made
forceful protest against the situation IN
which he finds himself at present. ana
had asked for some definite understand
ing as TO Carranza's intention.
II. as now seems likely. the mediators
restrict themselves for the present to a
settlement OF the Tampico incident. they
will In effect become an international
court of honor to decide whether or not
the United States is entitled to repara-
ton for the insults TO the flag. and what
form that reparation shall take.
After the settlement OF that point. the
United States will undoubtedly ask that
II be reimbursed for the expenses Incl
dent to the movement of the naval YES
sells and army to Vera Cruz. This ques-
ton in turn is likely to raise the query
whether the Huerta government. which
never has been recognized by the United
States. could properly be held for an
indemnity.
very real fear was expressed In
Washington last night that the open
espousal by this government OF Car
ranzas side of the fight in Mexico is like
ly to lead to further embarrassment for
the mediators. The South American dip
lomats are certain to call a halt IL they
feel that the United States is attempting
in any way to use them in furthering the
OF CarranZa and the downfall
OF the Mexican dictator.
Secretary Bryan said yesterday that
the United States had not yet selected
its representation on the board of media
ton. He would not say whether this
would he represented by one
or three men. but the likelihood is that
the United States will have the same
that Huerta has chosen
The watching and waiting" policy has
been adopted by Hucrta. II is believed
here. but while waiting he Is preparing
for the defense OF Mexico City against
both the Americans and the constitution
allsts. AS soon as he thinks the time
is ripe he will notify the United States
to either vacate Vera Cruz or fight.
Information in the hands of the ad
officials Indicates that when
Huerta is ready he will himself take the
head OF his troops.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
FEDERALS MINE RIVER
LEADING TO TAMPICO
News Causes Great Disquietude Among
Officials Here Mayo Tells Of
Mexican Action.

Word has reached Washington that the
Mexicans have mined the Panuco River
leading from the bay to the inner hsrbor
at Tampico. This intelligence has eX-
cited feeling of disquietude among Of
ficials. The Information that Mexicans
laid mines in the Psnuco River upon the
recent Withdrawal Of the American men,
o'-war is said TO have come from Admiral
Mayo. II was said further that Admiral
Mayo had advised the government that
II II becomes necessary for the naval
forces to again enter the inner harbor
at Tampico that the movement will be
extremely hazardous and may be at
tended by heavy losses.
officials explain that vessels under the
command Of Admiral Mayo. which have
anchored for a time in the Psnuro River.
were withdrawn as means Of assisting in
tho escape Of American refugees at that
point.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
WOMEN OF WORLD MEET
In ROME FOR CONGRESS
International Council. Representa-,
Twenty-three Nations. Starts Dis
cussion of Social Problems.

Special csbls to Ths Washington Hsnh.
Rome. May 1.-TWO hundred distin.
guished women. representing twenty.
three countries, gathered here toda,
for the first section of the quiennia
meeting Of the International Council
Of Women The last meeting wal
held in Toronto.
At the end Of the last congress, fivt
years ago, a resolution was adopted
urging on the councils of all nations
the necessity Of devoting close atten-
ton to questions concerning children
The result Of these studies will be dis
cussed here. Among other subjects to
be discussed are international media
ton. the supervision of young girls
travelling on steamers, the civil rights
of women in respect to personal rights
and property, international protection
Of birds, and the provision OF specia
courses Of instruction for prospective
emigrants.
One of the objects of the congress 10
TO see that text books and readins
books used in schools are without any
bias likely to breed national Jealousy
or hate. One Interesting resolution ii
that women should be permitted &c
conduct judicial proceedings in juvs
nile courts.
The members of the conference are
being entertained by leading men,
bars OF Roman society. Princess Lac.
titia, Duchess of Aosta. has accepted
he honorary presidency and upon the
advisory committee are the wives Of
nearly all the foreign ambassadors II
Rome.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
NO MEDIAToRs FOR SENATORS.
smith and McCumber Sauabble Over
Privilege of Exit.

Senator McCumber. OF North Dakota,
who is carrying out his threat made in
the Senate last week, to compel Senators
to remain in their seats during the rest
Of the session and hear the debates, il
ritated Senator Hoke Smith. of Georgia
when he demanded the attention of thai
Senator. while on his feet discussing an
amendment to the agricultural appro-
priation bill for the Standardization OF
grain.
Il would like to have the attention o;
the Senator from Georgia." observed Mr..
McCumber.
IF the Senator from North Dakota
does not confine himself to the agricul-
tural appropriation bill. / shall leave
the Senate chamber" said Senator Smith.
Every WELL" replied Mr.. McCUmber,
Il will excuse the Senator from Georgia.
81 do not ask you to excuse me. ;"
snapped Senator Smith.
Later in the afternoon, Senator Smith
and Senator McCumbcr apparently COM
posed their differences without the aid
of mediators.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
MEXICAN PRISONERS TAKEN
TO FORT IN NEW MEXICO

Fl PasO. May 4-Twenty-one hundred
inmates Of the Mexican federal prison
ramp at Fort Bliss. bade goodbye to Il
Paso today and started on their Journey
to Fort Wingate. y. N. heavily guarded
by infantry Of the Twentieth regiment.
Among the more notable Of the pris-
oners who left the camp today. were
Gen. Jose Nnez Salazsr. Francisco Cas-
tro. former commandment at Juarez. Gen.
Salvado MerCado. former military gov
ernor Of Chihuahua. and Gen. Cayatano
Romero. Of the federal regulars. The
prisoners Travelled or three special trains.
bavaria in 1919 produced 9l79. S9l gal
Ions of wine. valued at S2S1.3A
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
RYAN SAFE, Is REPORT.

New York. May 1.-THE following
has been received from Mexico City in
reply to a query:
Mexico City. May 4.
In reply to your message concerning
Edward Ryan. who was accused OF be-
ing a spy. 1t has been looked into and
found that during his detention he
was given every courtesy and has now
left Mexico with the good will of the
Mexican authorities and with an escort
to look after his well-being.
(SignedJ r.. A. ESTEVA RUIZ.
Secretary of the Interior"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
CARRANzA ORDERS TROOPS
NOT TO ENTER INTO TRUCE

chihuahua. May 4-Gen. CarranZa will
not permit his troops in front OF Tar1-
pico to make a truce of any sort with
the federal garrison defending the sea
port In reply to A message from Gen.
Luis Cabalero. comma nder OF the rebel
forces at Tsmpico. asking for advice IN
the truce asked for by the commander
in the city. Carranza said:
DO not enter into a truce under any
circumstances"
Gen. Cabslero did not say for what
reason the federals desired an armistiCe.
He reported to Carranza that the rebel
forces have taken possession OF the
water works outside Tampico and that
the water supply Of the town is cut OF.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
MOBS rule in
CITY OF MEXICO
Frenzied Hordes Wreck Prop
erty Of Americans and
Other Foreigners.
HUERTA'S SON Is LEADER
Consulate Is Wrecked and Old Glory
Trampled in Earth-Women
Victims of Hoodlums.
HUERTA'S SON Is LEADER
ny N. A. JENNINGS.

Mexico City, MAJ 4-(By courier Il
Vera Cruz and dispatch boat to Gal
veston)-whether or not Washington con.
siders that war Is on with Mexico is q
question for the diplomats to decide. but
the people OF this capital have decided
II for themselves without the shadow OF
a doubt. The United States may moi
be at war with Mexico, but Mexico l;
certainly at war with the United States
and according to the newspapers, is or
ganiZing an invading army to march
through Texas and capture a large por'
ton of hated Yankee land"
Ever since the news came here that
United States marines had landed In
Vera Cruz and taken the city by the sea
the people have been IN a frenzy of ex-
citement, and their patriotic ferver has
been wrought up to the highest pitch
by the local press. Stories have been
published OF how the Yankees have
wantonly slaughtered women and chill
dren In Vera Cruz until the streets ran
red.
American Women Insulted.
The killing Of some cadets of the naval
school at the seaport has been character
lied as murder, most foul and damnable,
of the child heroes as the naval ca
diets are called. The fact that the in
fantile martyrs were blazing away at the
marines with Mauser rifles is considered
no excuse whatever for the marines
shooting at them.
Ever since Tuesday, April %, great
mobs have been tramping through the
streets OF the capitol yelling Death TO
the Yankees" death to the Gringoes -
The mobs have formed early in the morn
ing and kept 1t up far into the night.
stoning American places OF business,
looting American stores. assaulting
caught unaware, dragging the
Stars and Stripes through the streets.
and insulting American women.
About 10 o'clock Wednesday morning
the mobs formed again and amused
by tearing up all the AmerI-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
DIED.

BROWN-Sunday. May ,. 1914, JASPER
WARD BROWN, infant son of Ward
and Emelie Brown, aged days.
GERHOLD-On Monday, May 4, 1914. at
p. m, at his residence, 5l3 NJ street
northeast, GEORGE A, beloved hus-
band of Lena Gerhold.
Notice of funeral hereafter
SwAIN-On Saturday, May 3, 1914. at ST.
a. m, JOHN A. beloved husband OF
the late Della Swain.
Funeral from his brothers residence,
6. G. Swain. S2S Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, Tuesday May 5, at $50
o'clock, thence to st. Peters Church,
Second and c streets southeast, where
mass will be said at 9 o'clock for the
repose of his soul. Relatives and
friends invited TO attend. Baltimore
papers please copy)
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
SURGEONS SENT TO GUARD
NEW ORLEANS REFUGEE CAMP

American refugees from Mexico will be
brought to New Orleans and quartered
there in 4 camp to b. established by the
Public Health and Marine Hospital Serv-
ice. Surg. Gen. Blue has sent a stan
OF thirty-five surgeons to New Orleans
to take charge of the sanitation and
isolation departments Of the camp. Al
present. there are five transports at New
Orleans with refugees and four others
are expected
The refugees will he detained only long
enough to pass the regulations regarding
the arrival Of immigrants
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05

Manager Schlafiy, Of Buffalo, is one OF
those pilots who believe in conferences
He holds a meeting every day and out
lines his methods so that the men can
understand how he wants them to at
tack the enemy and build up a defense
as well.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
TWO GIRLS KILLED BY TRAIN

Chicago. May Rose Hoffman, aget
six. and Irene Hoffman, aged three. were
killed and their mother. Mrs Louis Hon
man. was seriously injured today wher
their buggy was struck by a fast Chi
cago. Milwaukee and St Paul train
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
TROOPS OFF TO BORDER.

Mobile. Ala. May L-The Thirty-ninth
and 10th companies of Coast Artillery
left Fort Morgan today for service or
the border.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
ENGINE BLAST KILLS TWO.

Grafton. w. Va, May 4.-Fireman P. S.
Raber was killed and Engineer p. c.
Probst fatally injured today, when their
engine exploded on the Bellington branch
Of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Raber's, body was blown 100 feet
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
Ready for Attack

While Washington renews its policy Of
~atChful waiting. Gen. Funston is taking
no chances, but Is preparing to meet an
attack by the force OF more than l.. 90
Huertistas, who are within striking dis
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BARN DANCE AND VAUDEVILLE. THURSDAY,
May I. at tranquility Farm. the residence Of Col
Charles Lynch. L. S Army. near Chesterbrook
Station Washington and Old Dominion Railroad
Tickets 50 cents Proceeds in aid Of Wander
werken Neighborhood House Good car service; CON
Teyancs u fam. Refreshmsnts
BUZZ FANs-CEILING FANs-EXHAUsT FANS
full stock. Prices right. JOHN J. ODESWALD
Electrical Contractor. 1875 q street NV. Phone
Main ES7p
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funston Off TO
Scene OF BATTLE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

confscating the property of supporters
OF the federal army and executing with
out trial, all chiefs and officials Of the
FEDERAL army for unfolding the usurper
Huerta, trying Huerta and Minister of
war Banquet publicly and judging them
guilty OF shedding the nations blood
we snail respect the lives and property
OF neutral foreigners. and we will allow
five days for all inhabitants to fee
Mexico City"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-05-05
Flag of Maine Waves.

Inc first American. flag raised in Vera
cruz as the American marines landed on
April q. was the battle flag of the Maine.
which was sunk in Havana harbor by a
Spanish mine.
As the first boat load of marines
scrambled up on the wharf, Julio Olivio.
a Greek-American, sixty years old
poked the banner OF, the Maine through
hole which he had chopped In the
front wall OF his house. 20 Landero Cos
street
The United States marines saw the
flag break TO the breeze and cheered as
they were forming on the pier. They
saluted as they marched past the ma
uonal emblem on their way from the pier.
Olivio says: Il was a gunboat man in
Havana Harbor. and was on board the
Maine talking with Capt. Sigsbee when
the explosion occurred. As soon as the
explosion took place / jumped overheard
and into my boat. / started to row. and
as l went under the stern of the Maine
the flag stan broke and the banner fell
into my boat"
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MEDIATORS DROP
CARRANzA TALK

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
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NO. 105O4.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

once of Comptroller of the Currency,
Washington. D. c.. April T. 1914.
Whereas. by satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned. II has
been made to appear that