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Evening journal., 1914-04-22
STRAW HATS WORN
ON CITY Streets
RUSH THE season

Some Wilmingtonians were seen on
the street today wearing straw hats.
They were the first persons seen with
the straw lids this season.
This is much earlier than straw
hats generally are worn in this sec
tion. The season heretofore has
opened about May IS. but last sea-
son itw as earlier than that date be-
cause of the warm spell, and will be
even earlier this year.
A suggestion has been made that
Wilmington merchants fix a straw
hat day" so that the residents gener-
ally can don the fodder lids"
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
CONGRESS- Directs
President TO ACT
Continued from First Page


early this morning, which stopped
tongues in the Senate and forced &C
ton.
News OF the battle at Vera Cruz in
scareheads staring from "extras" in
senator's hands plunged the upper house
into dramatic flights of eloquenee until
an early hour this morning. Bryan was
there and heard bitter criticism of his
action without iiinehing.
Weary and bedraggied, the flood-t tide
of speechmaking ceased only when the
senators were worn out and exhausted
at 2.30. The galleries remained jammed
with spectators until adjournment.
Senator PoindeXter's resolution de-
claring war was the first to be defeated
without even a roll-call
The Lodge preamble. basing the hos
tilities upon all outrages and indignities
in Northern as well as Southern Mex
leo, was defeated, A. to IS. Another
amendment by Senator Gallinger pro-
viding for armed protection of Ameri-
cans was also rejected. By A to 30 an
amendment by Senator La Toilette. de-
claring that no Mexican land should be
seized as a result of hostilities was also
defeated. A similar amendment by SEN
ator Thomas, identical with the famous
TELLER amendment to the Spanish war
resolution, was also lost.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
WILMINGTONIANS
IN mexican WAR
away BACK IN '46

Former Coroner Alfred d. vande-
yer today recalled some interesting
history Of Wilmington furnishing
troops for the Mexican War in 1876.
The company that was organized i'm
Wilmington was in command of Cap
tain Chaytor. father of Colonel Ar
mon ID. Chaytor, and grandfather Of
Armon ID. Chaytor, Jr., deputy attor-
ney general. Joseph Hedges was
first lieutenant and Columbus p. Ev-
ans, newspaper editor. was second
lieutenant.
The company marched from viii
mington 20 New Castle, and there
boarded a vessel for Mexico. Shortly
after the troops took to the field
there Captain Chaytor became ill.,.
and was sent home Lieutenant
Hedges. on whom the command fell.
also became III and was sent back to
Wilmington, and Lieutenant Evans
became captain.
The company did not go as COM
pany bearing the name of Delaware,
nor was II credited to Delaware's ap-
portionment, but became part of the
regular army.
Il took part in all the battles of
the war in Mexico. Two members OF
the company deserted, and with about
200 other United States soldiers
Joined the Mexican army. When they
were captured by the American army
they we're hung.
Samuel w. Chambers, of this city
a member of the company, becam,
known as Delaware hero. Henry
Clay's son, who was shot. died in Mr.
Chambers arms. Mr.. Chambers wa.
an uncle Of Mr.. Vandever
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
BY JOHN +. NEVIN

stan correspondent OF the United Press
WASHINGTON. April 22.-Over-
shadowing everything else IN the
Mexican situation today was the po-
sition Of the many Americans and
other foreigners in the interior of
that country. Grave apprehension
for them was felt by every officer of
the administration. Sinister rumors
of anti-American massacres at sew
eral points have been circulated.
They are, fortunately, not confirmed,
but they served to add to the general
fear that a bloody story OF treachery
will yet be told IN connection with
the events Immediately following the
landing of Fletcher's marines and
bluejackets at Vera Cruz.
President Wilson at the White
House, Secretary Bryan at the State
Department and Daniels at the Navy
Department, all we're anxiously utiliz-
ing every avenue for news They
tried 10 maintain an air of optimism,
but failed TO convince. They knew
there were American men and women
in Mexico City and all interior Mex
leo. And they realized that the
savagery of the native Mexican
could hardly be restrained once he
comprehended that Americans had in
vaded his country with arms in their
hands.
No word has come to officials re-
garding what they can expect from
Carranza and the Constitutionalists.
There is a general belief that they
will oppose the United States. At-the
Constitutlonalist junta here II is ad-
mitted that the situation is grave.
Carranza is reported to have express
cd the belief that Mexicans should
unite against a common enemy. vii
la is rushing toward Juarez. AS re-
suit. stringent orders have been is
sued to the border patrol to redouble
its vigilance. Regimental, battalion
and troop commanders have been or
dered to hold their men in check and
10 enforce the strictest of discipline.
Nothing is to be done that might tend
TO inflame the Mexicans OF to show
that the administration has changed
its belief that the great mass Of the
Mexican people are our friends"
The war spirit is so rampant
throughout the United States that 1t
is admitted that any announcement of
a policy of aggression would be en-
Enthusiastically received. Despite this,
il was stated at the White House to-
day that while the situation is very
grave, the President still hopes that
a general war can be prevented.
He is almost alone in this view
Officials who are fully cognizant with
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
Grave Apprehension Today for
Americans in Center of Mexico

the situation insist that all Mexico
must be conquered and they expect
that Huerta will personally declare
war today. If he does It is expected
that it will also personally appeal to
the powers for help against the
United States, thereby paralleling the
action of Spain in 1898. In fact, re-
ports are already in possession of
the State Department which indicate
that Huerta has already appealed to
Japan and Germany. While it is not
believed that there will be any foreign
interference, in fact it is stated by
no less authority than the Presiden
and Secretary OF State themselves
there will be none and that no
chances are being taken.
Secretary Bryan personally kept
the representatives of every govern
ment here informed of what is going
on. In addition our ambassadors
abroad have been directed to explain
to each government that there is no
plan of territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
contemplated.
Officially, the capital is still without
any of the details of the stirring events
at Vera Cruz, other than the meagre
reports Of Fletcher and Badger But
everyone is singing Fletcher's praises.
Ever since he first steamed into Mexican
waters he has met emergency after
emergency with credit to himself and
the flag be serves. Thrown on his own
initiative yesterday when Congress fail
cd to give the President the general au-
thority needed and realizing that the
arms and ammunition from the German
steamer Ypiranga must never reach
Huerta, Fletcher never hesitated. The
consulate in Vera Cruz had signalled him
that two special trains with steaming
engines attached were waiting on the
siding with orders TO load this ammuni-
tion and rush it to the capital the mo-
ment Npiranga dOcked With the liner
in sight Fletcher was forced to act.
He could not detain a merchant
man of a friendly power. So the
landing was ordered and today the
Ypiranga is lying anchored near the
flagship Florida with the arms and
ammunition still in its hold.
Extraordinary precautions have
been taken by the United States for
the protection of Mexicans here. In
structions have been sent to officials
wherever there are Mexican colonies,
especially in the west, that the utmost
precautions must be taken to prevent
assaults. Here in Washington, the
Mexican embassy is guarded by po-
lice although no fears are felt that
there will be any assault on Charge
Algara or his subordinates, as they
are very popular in the city.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22

By the unted Press.
WASHINGTON, April GA revised
list Of the casualties in the first battle
of Vera Cruz as issued by the
Navy Department today shows four
dead. siN seriously wounded and nine
wounded. The list follows;
Marine Corps
Dead Private Daniel Aloysius Hag-
gcrty. SOth Company. Second A. B.
Regiment. re-enlisted January z, 1911,
at Boston. Mass. Next of kin, father,
Michael Haggerty. No. l6 Harding
street. Cambridge, Mass.
Private Samuel Marten, 10th Com
pany. Second A. B. Regiment. Enlisted
June %. 1913. at Chicago, i'll. Next of
kin. father, Mayer Marten, 1917 Taylor
street. Chicago, III.
Seriously wounded:
Private George Draine. nth Com
pany. Second A. B. Regiment. En-
listed February 3, 1913, at Chicago,
IN. Next of kin: Mother, Estelle
Draine. 2312 Union street ST. Joseph,
Mo.
Private Edward p. Peterson, 10Th
Cnmpany, Second A. b. Regiment.
Enlisted July 81. 1913, at Cleveland,
o. Next Of kin: Father, Walter
Peterson, 81 Cedar street, Malone,
n. Y.
Wounded.
Private George Maurice Davidson,
18th Company. Second A. b. Regi-
UIment Enlisted, April 26, 1911, at
Chicago. III. Next OF kin: Mother
Martha ~ Davidson, Oskaloosa,
Iowa.
Private John Mcmillan. 10th Com
pany Second A. b. Regiment. En-
listed. March II, 1913, at Chicago,
m. Next of kin, mother, Frances
Mcmillan. Mayheld. Manitoba, Can.
Private Richard Shaker, 18th Com
pany. Second A. B. Regiment. Enlist
ed. June 21. 1913. at New York city,
n. Y. Next of kin, mother, Frederica
Shaker. 45 S. Bridge street, Pough-
keepsie. \. Y.
Private Harry J. Reed, 10th Com
pany. Second A. b. Regiment Enlist
ed. August 2, 1913, at Cincinnati, o.
Next Of kin. mother. Irene Reed, AS
S. Lasalle street, Chicago. III.
Dead.
George Poinsett. seaman. born April
-. 1904; home address. No. 532l North
Twelfth stret, Philadelphia, Pa. Next
cf kin, William Poinsett. father. same
address. Seaman Poinsott enlisted at
Philadelphia. june 10. 1911. and was as
signed 70 the Florida.
loha p. Schumacher, coxswain, born
December 8. 1889; home address. No.
l6l Harmon street. Brooklyn, n. ".
Next of kin. Isabella Mckinnon. moth
er. same address. Coxswain Schumacher
enlisted IN November, 1907, at the New
York recruiting station. and was re-en-
listed December D, 1910. He recently
was transferred from the Wheeling TO
the Florida.
Seriously Wounded.
Clarence Rex Harshbarger. seamon;
born March 81 1892; home address. No.
100 Center street. Waverly. n Y. Next
OF kin, O. o. Harshbarger, father, No.
100 Center street, Waverly, n. Y. En-
listed January q, 1911, at Waverly, n.
v. lrccruiting parity. Harshbarger was
attached 10 the u. S. S. Utah.
Joseph Louis Kwapich, seaman,
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
Naval F0FceS UpeH ire on Wel
5000 Attacking Jackies Expect
Surrender of Vera Cruz Today
Contlnued from First Page.

reported possession of the American forces by Consul Canada
In a report to the President at 11.42 today.
thousand American bueiaces and marines sweeping
of extended fam driving the Mecans be-
fore them out Of the city.
Canada said "A" Vera Cruz will be in possession by noOn
He reported that the first and second sections of the train
from Mexico City which carried and children refugees reach
ed safely before the fighting began yesterday
Most Of these refugees are in hotels and all are safe.
The big warehouse caught fire during the fight
ing but the flames have been extinguished.
Canada has all hOekeepes ordering them
reopen their establishments Immediately and guaranteeing them full
protection Major Can and 300 marines supporting Lieutenant
Colonel Neville who is in command Of the entire attacking force
Consul Canada has further report casualties and it not
known yet whether any additional Americans have been killed
wounded
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
German ship Holds
Shipment OF arms
FOR DICTATOR HUERTA
Continued from Flrst Page.

Continued from First Page.
to grant this, and the first detachment
of marines then landed at the Poriirio
Diaz pier, now known as Terminal Com
pany pier No. 8. They took possession
Of switch engine there.
A squad then took possession of the
power house. The cable Office was next
seized. The government censor was
made temporary prisoner along with the
operators. The telegraph office, post
Office and customs house We're next occu-
pied.
Ammunition Not Seized.
While the Americans were taking pos
session OF the city. the German ship
Ypiranga was outside the harbor with
the great consignment Of guns and am
lmuntion for General Huerta.
The seizure of the various offices near
the water front was completed between
lll.3O and 1910. Upwards OF 1000 mar
ines and blueiackets had been landed
by that time by the Prairie, Florida and
Utah, and no effort had been made by
the Mexicans to resist.
It was 1926 when the Federal gar
rison, numbering about 500 men, came
sauntering down the principal street
from the barracks to the main plaza.
There they divided up into groups,
making for street corners and private
residences. They took possession of
windows in the residences, Chamber
ed upon the roofs and placed them
selves at various points of vantage.
Precisely at 12.45 the hrst shots
were exchanged. Rifles and machine
guns were brought into play. A con-
slant fire was kept up until 4.l5.
The Americans swept the streets
with their machine guns and began
picking off the Mexicans from the
roofs.
BY 4.30 no Mexican soldier was in
sight. but as many civilians we're stil
popping away from hOusetOps and
street corners, the marines and blue
Jackets, returning the fire.
Lieutenant Murray Harle from the
Florida had command of the marines
about the consulate Captain Fryer
of the Prairie, directed the men sta
toned three or four blocks away.
II was not believed that the Fed
erals would have made any resistance
after the first lighting had the Ameri-
cans advanced straight to the center
of the city, but Captain Rush said he
did not want to run the risk of ex-
posing his men TO pot shots of citi-
zens and soldiers concealed in houses
and shooting from windows.
Riddle Historic Tower.
One detachment OF Federals hid
themselves in the tower of an old
/ lighthouse building two blocks from
/ the consulate. When Ensign Cresep,
commanding a detachment of marines
with a three-inch field piece noticed
/ the shots from this direction he inn
mediately ordered the field gun into
position. This gun was stationed di-
rectly in front Of the consulate which
had been struck by several shots.
The men OF the Florida jumped to
their task of driving out the sharp
shooters in the tower. Just five shots
were fired at it and down came the
tower. Every shot was hit.
It was o'clock when the bluejack-
cts entered the Federal barracks and
found them deserted. BY this time
wounded men were being carried back
to the consulate.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
MAS Deserts ARMY;
TROOPS in CONFUSION
By W. ]. LAMONT.


VERA CRUZ, Mex, April 22.-Gen-
eral Mas, military commander of Vera
Cruz, and commander of the Mexican
Federal troops here, is reported TO have
fled from the city with his family.
Many of the city officials are also said
TO have fled. A scout returning from
the center of the city early today re-
ported that he understood General Mas
and many OF the city officials left town
with their families in carriages yester-
day shortly after noon.
The Mexican troops We're left practi-
cally without officers TO act as they
chose.
Today what is left of Mas COM
mand is scattered throughout the CEN
tral portion of the city. A large num-
Der have deserted.
Late last night many of the Mexican
troopers were found in a drunken stu
por wandering about the streets, Two
small liquor stores were sacked by the
men.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
WILL CASE CONTINUES.

Additional testimony was taken
this morning by Examiner Albert L.
Massey. in the contested viii case OF
Mrs. Winifred Cottingham, of No. ll2
North Franklin street, who died from
asphyxiation on May 6, 1907 The
grandchildren of the deceased con
tend that her mind was unbalanced
at the time she made her will. Under
the terms Of the will the property
goes to the husband and daughter OF
the deceased.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
IAN FOR LIQUOR SELLER

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, April 22.-Arley Benson,
colored. charged with selling into4icat
ing liquors without license was fined
$50 and costs and sentenced to three
months imprisonment by the Kent
County Court yesterday.
Arthur Harden. charged with receiving
stolen goods. was fined S25 and costs
and sentenced to six months imprison-
ment
Elwood Jenkins. charged with larceny,
pleaded guilty. but because of his youth
fulness was paroled for two years.
Bessie Ingram, colored charged with
assault and battery, pleaded guilty and
was sentenced to one year in the work
house
divorce decree was granted 10
Charles H. KINNEY, from his wife,
Cora M. KINNEY. -..
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
CRUSADE AGAINST Fish
SCRAP ON CITY LOTS

The executive officers Of the Board
of Health and the police are working
together in a campaign for the health
OF the city. Complaints have been
made that fish peddlers have been
dumping unsold fish and refuge from
FISH sold on lots and manure piles.
If they continue TO do so arrests will
be made and the violators punished.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
puRY EMILE BUCHER FRmAY.

The funeral of Emile r. Bucher,
photographer, will take place on Fri
day afternoon from the residence OF
his brother, Albert Bucher, No. 1913
West Eighth street. Interment will
be made in Riverview cemetery. Mr..
Bucher was 45 years Of age and for
a number of years was a photogra-
pher in Chester and later at No. sos
Market street. Death was due TO liver
trouble. He became suddenly III on
Monday and died yesterday.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
MERCHANTS TO SMOKE.

The Mercantile Section OF the
Chamber of Commerce will hold a
smoker in the Chamber of Commerce
rooms in the DUPONT Building tomor-
row night, when further plans will be
made for the membership campaign
to be conducted by that body. Owing
TO the importance of the smoker a
full attendance Of members has been
requested.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
RIOTS AT PUERTO. MEXICO.
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
GALVESTON, Tex, April GA
radio message received today from DR..
George r. Tabor United States public
health officer at Puerto, Mexico. adj
vised of anti-American riots at that
port with destruction of British and
American property. DIR. Tabor has
taken refuge on board the steamship
Dakotian.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
I'm TROUBLE OVER sHAD.

Richard T. Davis, huc<ster, is lock-
ed up in the City Hall on charge Of
larceny as bailee. Il is alleged that
Davis was entrusted with twenty-three
shad and some other fish, and that he
failed to make the proper returns for
Them He will explain the Transaction
efore Judge Churchman tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building Inspector Johnson today is
sued the following permits:
]. p. Barkley, 70 make addition and
alteration at No. 1910 Delaware avenue,
$780,
j. p. Barlley, alterations for Miss
Henry Bredin, 1920 West Eighteenth
street, S75.
John Carr, addition 20 kitchen az No.
il2 Van Buren street, S35.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
SUFFRAGE MEETINGS.

Mrs. J. r. W. Brassington, of No. 902
Van Buren street. viii hold a parlor suf-
frage meeting at her home on next
Monday afternoon. Mrs. Nina +. Allen
der win speak. On Friday of this week
Mrs. Allender will address an open
meeting at suffrage headquarters.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
MR.. AYDON URGES that
FLAG Be DISPLAYED

Jonathan W. Aydon, publicity agent
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, this
morning at o'clock displayed the
Stars and Stripes from his residence
because of the conflict at Vera Cruz
Let everybody display the flag"
said Mr.. Aydon. Let the flag float
until the trouble in Mxico is over"
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
coLoRs GO UP.

With the hrst news of war troubles
in Mexico today, public buildings In tn,
city displayed the national colors. The
y. NJ. G. A. Building and the State Ar
mory also had nags displayed, The ma
tional colors were also run TO the haf
pol In Cool Spring Park.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
UNDLRTAKERS
-----~-~----~------- ----~-,-~---~-- --3--~~---~--,
James I. Chandler n. VI Siaib S1s * &.
Undertaken s5sIsS1'' isosIlssas.
DEATHS.
Madailne II. Rlttenhouse.
Charles W. Edmanson.
Emile K. Bucher.

e
ITrENHOusE-In this city on April 22
1914 Madaiine H.. daughter Of William
A. and Elizabeth Rittonhouse. aged
wears
Relatives and friends are invited 70 Al.
Send the funeral services at her parents res.
idence, No. 727 East Tenth street on Sat-
nrday afternoon, April 25. at 3 o'clock. In,
lerment 81 Riverview Cemetery.
EDMANhON--NeHr Newark, Del. on April
y, 1914 Charles W, son Of James r. and
Emily Edmanson. IN his 2lst year
Relatives and friends are invited 70 attend
lhe funeral services from the residence Of his
parents, near Newark Delaware, on Thurs
day afternoon, April 28 az o'clock In
lerment Of White Clay Creek cemetery
Carriages win meet 1880 O'Clock trolley at
Stanton. Thursday.
BUCHER-In this city, on April 2l.
1914. Emile +. Bucher. aged as wears.
Relatives and friends Of the family
are invited to attend the funeral SER
vices, at the residence of his brother.
Albert p. Bucher. No. 1913 West Eighth
street. on Friday afternoon at 3 O'Clock.
lnterment at Riverview cemetery.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
WOULD BE A POLICEMAN.

Wilmer W. McElroy, of No. 2sls JEFF
ferson street, made application for a
position on the force as a patrolman
yesterday He is 26 years OF age and
married, and stands 8 feet 8 inches.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
AuTo .pRIvER ARREsrED.

James Fisher was arrested this morn
ing charged with operating an Nutomo-
bile without having a license, He will
be given hesring In the City Court to-
morrow morning.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
LADIES, AID RECEPTION.

The Ladies' Aid Society of Hanover
Presbyterian Church. will give re-
ception at the home of Mrs, Frank
Taylor. No. 2104 Boulevard. on Fri
day evening, from 8 to 10 o'clock
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
Mammoth
Outlaw Reforms
On four parts

The play is filed With dare
devil riding, thrilling and hair
breath escapes lnterspersed with
good wholesome comedy.
Evening journal., 1914-04-22
Bill Today 8,
Motherhood
and Politics

A feature of unusual merit,
made for the masses and good for
the classes, In two mammoth
parts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-17

\ youns man killed himself a few
days ago, and left a note telling why
he did il. He wrote that he was too
weak to fight the battle Of life. His
greatest weakness was mental, he de-
clared. He had convinced himself
that he had no show at all because he
knew that his ancestors had not been
successful. The meaning of success
to him, may have been the getting to-
gethcr a whole lot of money. Ard in
their failure ID do that, so or 100 or
more years ago. when conditions were
not as they are now, the young man
thought his forebears were weak"
Judging from his letter, written be-
fore he drank poison, he had read up
on the subjects of inherited weakness
es. diseases and such. He had become
interested in these questions by the
theories and dreams OF eugenist fad
dists
It's too bad he did not read Luther
BnToank's explanation of how he per-
fected the white blackberry. Accord
ing TO that horticultural wizard, there
is no previous record of a pure white
blackberry. Yet there must have been
one way back somewhere. else how
could he have reproduced it2 He
found a small, ill-flavored, yellowish
brown berry and interbred it with q
large, luscious black berry. In the first
generation the blackberry was the
stronger but the qualities of the other
berry were still in the offspring. The
second generation showed greater in
dications of returning to the traits-or
cOlOr-of the more obscure grandpar-
ent-the white blackberry.
In still later generations. a greater
reversion took place and the pure
white blackberry, of fine flavor, IAN
inheritance from a remote and long
forgotten ancestor" was finally pro-
duced