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The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
HOMESTEAD" TO BE RAZED,
Place Where jerome Bonaparte and
Betsy Patterson Spent HONEYMOON.

Baltimore, Md. May 3.-The old man.
sion in which Jerome Bonaparte brother
of the great Napoleon, and his bride.
Betsy Patterson. passed six months of
their honeymoon. is about to be RACED.
1t once was the country seat of William
Patterson, Baltimore's first merchant
prince" whose daughter captivated and
won the brother of the French EMPEROR
THE Homestead as the mansion is
called. is located at Gorsuch avenue and
Clifton Park, and still is occupied; but
over everything there is an air of decay
and neglect.
Here a century ago lived the wonder
full Elizabeth, or as she was more famiI-
iarly known. Betsy Patterson. The mar
rage of Miss Patterson and Jerome Bona
parte took place on Christmas Eve. 1903
1t was so warm and the bride was so
lightly attired that il was said that
everything she wore might have been
put into ones pocket
Three days following the wedding this
simple announcement was made:
Married, on Saturday evening last, by
the Right Rev. Bishop Carol, Mr.. Jerome
Bonaparte. youngest brother of the First
Consul OF the French Republic, to Miss
Elizabeth Patterson, eldest daughter Of
William Patterson, Esquire. of this city
Not long after his marriage Mr.. Bona
parte took his wife to Washington, where
she was largely entertained by the French
people there, especially by the French
Minister
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
AMERICANS Charged
$500 TO Reach SAFETY
Consul at Manzanillo. in Report from
San Diego. Gives First
Details.
GIVEN "a HOURS TO GET OUT

Details OF rough treatment accorded
Americans in the Manzanillo district. on
the west coast Of Mexico. ten days ago
were reported to the State Department
yesterday in a dispatch from Consul
Richard VI. Stadden. formerly stationed
at ManZanillO, which was filed at San
Diego. Cal
Stadden arrived in san Diego together
with l5S American refugees on the
steamer Marie. on the same boat came
the Norwegian consul Adolph Steff. who
was ordered out of ManzanilIo because
OF his suspected sympathy with citizens
OF the United states.
The consul said that on April - the
commander of the Mexican fcderals
served notice on him that citizens Of the
United States would he given twenty
four hours to get out Of Manzanillo.
Enraged MeXicans made hostile demon
stratiOns against Americans in the streets
and the American flag was torn down.
tramplcd in the dirt. and burned Ameri-
cans outside the city were charged 100
PESOS each for safe conduct through the
city to the steamer. and at least fifty.
unable to pay that sum. were left behind
Threats also were made that on the
approach OF an American warship all
Americans in Manzanillo would he
slaughtered and the consulate would he
blown up. Consul Stadden stated that
the German and British ConsUls were Of
great assistance 10 him in getting Amer
leans on the steamer.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
WILL ATLANTIC CITY'S
BIG BOSS "COME BACK
Future of Louis KuehnIe. Now in
Prison, Sets Political Gossip
in Motion.

Atlantic City. May win Louis
Kuehnle come back" Is the freedom
that will he his on June !, after six
months behind tn" bars at the State
bastile, Trenton. concluding half the
penalty imposed upon him by the
courts for participation in illegal
profits flChcd from the jeans OF
the taxpayers of Atlantic County-is
this liberty that came through the
board of pardOns to siEnalize his re-
turn to the czarship of the political
armament hereabOUts?
These are questions that are float
ing around on the salt sea breeZes as
the time approaches for the "cummu
dOre" TO cease to he mere number
and step forth into the sunshine as
Louis Kuehnle. banker. hotel man and
capitalist.
There is a faction that is confidently
expecting 10 see the redoubtable Louie
walk through the gates on the first
day Of June. step into his touring car.
and be whirled home with applauding
crowds standing along the route.
But. his real close friends know the
death knell to such tactics was sound
ed when the court of final appeal de-
Cided that the grand jury was p per-
feCtly legal weapon to put the com
modOre on the skids and that the old
days could never return.
The first faction blames his Jail
term on Woodrow Wilson's determine
tion to get" him for the smirCh he
put on the Democratic slate when Mr..
Wilson became governor Of New Jer-
sey. by pulling Atlantic County
through with the usual Republican
ma jOrity." while the rest of the State
showed an Unrufsed Wilsonic front
These have been talking Of running
their idol for sheriff. but the second
coterie of friends derides this.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
FORGER OPENS PRISON
DOORS WITH CARTOONS
Refused to Work in Penitentiary. but
Drew Pictures and Governor
Noticed His Art.
LIBERTY AND GOOD JOB RESULT

San Francisco. May 3-Evan Burton
Johnson. newspaper cartOOuist and
writer. whose drawings depicting his
views of penal conditions and politics at
tractcd the attention OF Gov. Hiram W.
johnson and resulted in the Communication
OF his four-vear term for forgery. arrived
in san Francisco yesterday en- route to
a job.
My time was not without profit" he
said. What sort of work did they put
me to? l didn't work. l simply refused.
When | was sent out to the prison farm
| drew n picture Of COW in convict
stripes. | called il Chewing the Cud Of
Reflection
When was told that il didn't work
I would he thrown into a hole. l said:
An right. IIIl draw that. 90 They
finally gave me up As n bad job.
Il began CartOOninE my way cut u the
end Of my first week. I was naturally
bitter over the jam | had got into. and
started in satirically on some OF the OFF,
Gals. As time went on they got to play
ing the cartoons AGAINST each other and
the drawings Of which I completed some
thing like 80. We're hung on the walls Of
the offices Visitors always wanted to see
them. and when at first there was a dis
position to make me work instead OF
draw. and the usual contributions were
protest fTON the visitors. So that art
gallery began to grow.
The first cartoon | sent to Gov. John
son was entitled Dead Leaves. showing
hundreds of leaves. each indicating a cal
ondar day. fluttcrinC down to obliterate
me. In tho course Of time other car
tnons. some Of a political nature. found
their way TO the governor. who even
tually investigated my case.
II left Folsom with the friendship of
the officials and had to refuse offers Of
help. | mean to hoe NV own row. In a
few days | will leave for Portland. Greg.
where ! will take charge Of the copy desk
and art department Of a biz advertising
agency
Johnson is thirty-thrce years old He
entered the field or art when nc was
fifteen years old as a staff member OF
the Philadelphia Enquirer.
1t was while member of the staff
of the Rocky Mountain News that at
the direction Of the owner. Senator
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
CORCORAN GALLERY HAS
ROOM FOR BUSTS NOW
Prince Paul Troubetzkoy. Russian
Soul tor. Notified His Work
Will Be Placed.

After all the bronze and marble statues
by Prince Paul Troubctzkoy. OF Russia,
famous sculptor. will b" exhibited IN the
Curcoran Art GALLERY. The prince brought
his collection here several weeks ago from
Europe to he set up there, but was told
that there was NOT room.
Discouraged. the sculptor. whose works
are familiar t. connoisSeurs the world
over. announced that ne would not mako
any further effort to place his work at
the CurCoran. He put them at the Moore
Gallery. in II street.
The prince was pleased. though. to re-
Coive the announcement a few days ago
from the director of the big gallery that
room had been found for his work He
was in New York at the time. but re-
turned to the Capital last night His
work Will 10 on exhibition there from
today until Nav l.. inclusive. Washing
ton art enthusiasts were no less pleased
than the sculptor
Among the hUStS to he shown are one
OF Thomas = Ryan. multimillonairc, OF
New York and Richmond. and Mrs. Fred
crick Lewisohn, OF New York.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
ELECTION OFFICIALS NABBED.
Evidence showed Half OF Vote In
Murphy's District Illegal.

New York. May a-District Attorney
Whitman caused the arrest early today
Of four election officials Of the Twelfth
Assembly District for election frauds at
the special election Aprn uTon the
question Of holding constitutional con-
vention. The Twelfth Assembly District
is the home district II Charles F. Muir
ply. leader Of Tammany Hall.
II is charged that the inspectors know
ingly allowed one Eugene Beard To vote
Illegally. This specific charge is ono OF
eighty similar ofcnses.
The evidence showed that certain cleo
tion inspectors in charge of the polling
place voted from ten to twenty times,
using names OF dead men.
The men arrested arc Daniel w Bros
nan. 26i First avenue: George Wasen. of
~ East Sixteenth street: Joseph Koch.
Of 3ls Second avenue. and Louis BOIL, Of
"a East Seventeenth street.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04

Announcement OF the engagement OF
Miss Margaret l.. Britton to Carroll NJ.
Robertson, of New York, was made last
night by her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
ander Britton. 1t is just exactly what
society most needed to give added zest
to horse show week.
Miss Britton and her elder sister, Miss
Katherine Britton. are both members of
the Washington Riding and Hunt Club,
and together they visited the box of Mr..
and Mrs. William Hit several times on
Saturday. when the horse show opened.
Mr.. Robertson will be here for part OF
the show this week.
Miss Britton is one of the cleverest of
the set of girls who were introduced a
year ago, and is an all-round athlete.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
HUERTA'S reign
ALMOST At end
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

news OF the fall Of Tampico into the
hands of the constitutionalists. and villa
Is already in the field and moving on
Saltillo. The fall of these two cities
within the next few days probably will
mark the end Of Huerta's government in
Mexico City. An uprising against the
dictator has been smouldering Tor sew
eral DAYS and these new reverses are
likely TO fan the fire OF discomfort into
flame. Evidence of a break In Huerta' S
official family already has appeared in
the enforced resignation OF Portillo y
Rojas as Mexican Minister of Foreign AZ
IA irs. He has been regarded as one Of
the most conservative and able Of
Huerta's councillors. and has been com
mended personally, even by President
Wilson.
There are rumors that Gen. Banquet,
who was notorious for the part that he
played in turning upon Madero and as
sistlng Huerto to power. is now showing
signs Of weakening in his support of the
dictator. Banquet is Huerta's Minister
of War, and IL his power should be
thrown against the latter Huerta's last
hope would be gone.
Mediators Restricted.
The stand taken by CarranZa today
against entering into any armistiCs with
Huerta probably will result in restrict
ing the work Of the mediators TO the set
Element of the acute situation between
the United States and Huerta, II the
latter continues to hold on in Mexico
City. At this time. however. the medi-
ators have no intention OF giving up en-
tirely their efforts to bring about an ad-
justment of Mexico's internal differences
They intend to go ahead with their origi
nal program. even II the forces of Huerta
and CarranZa continue hOstihties in the
field
No attempt has been made by the
United States as yet to select a repre-
sentative to attend the peace conferences
with the mediators. Opinion in Wash
ington still leans toward Richard Olney.
former Secretary Of Stale. as the repre-
sentative of the United States. Secretary
Bryan said yesterday that this govern
ment would be In no hurry to name its
delegate.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
sHoPLIFTER USES FIsHHooK.
Detective Catches Woman with In.
EenIOus Continuance Under skirt.

New York. y. Y, May 3-Two WELL
dressed women entered Macy's depart
ment store. Thirty-fourth street and
Broadway. yesterday afternoon and went
to the silk ribbon department on the fifth
floor. followed by Miss Nora Bennett, a
store detective.
The latter saw roll of thirty yards Of
silk ribbon knocked from the counter, as
though accidentally by one Of the women
who then stood over the ribbon. her
skirts hiding il. When she moved on the
ribbon was gone.
The women were followed to Broadway
by Miss Bennett She requested them to
return to tie store and a fight followed
During the scramble the ribbon dropped
from the skirt of one of the women to
the sidewalk. The two were arrested and
taken TO the West Thirtieth street police
station, where they gave names the police
say are fictitious.
The station house matron searched the
women. Inside the skirt of one of them
was fish hook attached TO a string
which could be operated from the waist,
BY standing over an article and manipu-
lating the fish hook the article could be
picked up and lodged in a large pocket
inside the skirt.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
CARRANZA SAYS ARMIsTICE
WOULD BENEFIT ONLY HUERTA

FL PasO. May Sin his latest reply to
the mediators CarranZa says:
Il again direct myself to you for the
purpose of answering your respectful
message relative to an armistice. calling
your attention to the fact that internal
tional conflict with the United States was
Intentionally provoked by Huerta and for
the solution OF which I hurriedly accept
ed in principle only the good Offices OF
Brazil. Argentina, and Chile. The act
complained of our internal strife for lib
erty and law. I con slider II inconvenient
for the constitutionalist cause l repre-
sent to suspend hOstilities and military
movements. because said suspension
would only accrue to the benefit OF
Huerta in the civil war now going on in
Mexico between Huerta and constitution
alist army under my command.
BY virtue of the above | say to you
that l cannot accept the armistice which
you propose.
Considering my acts solely as those
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
STEAMER HELD UP FOR + R.
sailing DELAYED to Enable Colonel
to Start for Home.

New York. May 3.-Thc agents Of the
Booth line received a cable from the
agent at Para. informing them that the
steamer Aidan was being held there 10
await the arrival Of Col Roosevelt on the
Dunstan, where she was expected early
today.
according to her present schedule. the
Aldan will call at Barbados on NAV ..
and arrive in Mobile on MAY Is and will
not come to New Yor!-. For this reason
the agents Of the Booth line believe that
Col Roosevelt will remain on the Dun
stan. which is duc to arrive in New York
on MAY ~
The cable added that Kermit would
z" to Lisbon direct from Para for his
marriage to the daughter Of Ambassador
Willard in Madrid.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04

Hill, Antietam, seven days battle be-
fore Richmond. Gettysburg, and others.
In 1865 Gen. Sickles was sent on a spe-
cial mission to South America. Later
he was made commander of the military
department of the South. and later Of
the CarOlinas. He declined appointments
as minister to Mexico and Holland. but
served as minister to Spain from 1859 to
1873 He returned TO Congress in 1882
and remained until 1894. He later was
president of the New York State board
Of civil service commissioners, and was
sheriff OF New York in 1890
Gen. Sickles was commander of the
Medal Of Honor Legion in 1902. and was
decorated commander OF the. Legion Of
Honor by the French republic
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04

While she is one of the best horsewOmen
in Washington. she also goes in for all
outdoor sports and has invented a natty
little walking suit for long country
tramps.
1t is made up of top boots, trousers
similar to those worn by women who use
the cross saddle. and coat fashioned
| after a mans frock. but with additional
fullness in the skirt. This stunning COS
tune is topped off with stiff derby hat
devoid of ''fiXins"
Miss Britton's father is a well known
lawyer, and her mother Is closely con-
nected with the old Willard family. The
wedding in the fall undoubtedly will
bring together a large and distinguished
following.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04

fy its use in all cases Of coming
motherhood. 1t has been generally rec
commended for years and years and those
who have used 1t speak in highest praise
OF the immense relief 1t affords. Partfcu-
larry do these knowing mothers speak Of
the absence Of morning sickness, absence
OF strain on the ligaments and freedom
from those many other distresses usually
looked forward to with such concern.
There is no question but what
Mothers Friend" has a marked tendency
TO relieve the mind and this of itself in
addition to the physical relief has given
1t a very wide popularity among women.
You can obtain Mothers Friend" at
almost any drug store. 1t has helped @
host Of mothers to q complete recovery.
II Is prepared only by Bradfield Reg
ulator Co. 301 Lamar Bldg. Atlanta, Ca.
Avoid the many worthless substitutes
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
FEDERALS HOLD SALTLLO.
Get ReinfOrcements of 1,SOO Men
and Prepare to RepuIse Villa.

Chihuahua, May a-Saltillo is still &C.
cupied by federals. All doubt on that
score was set at rest upon receipt of in
formation at constitutionalists' headquar-
tiers today that the federal garrison had
been REINFORCED by 1.SO0 men. and that
preparations are being made for a Wig
orous defense. The Notifications are be-
ing strengthened by bales of cotton
which were brought in from the Laguna
district before Torreon was captured by
the constitutionalists. Barbados are be-
ing thrown up at every approach to the
city, and fortified with machine guns and
cannon.
Gen. Villa leaves for Torreon today,
with Saltillo as his ultimate Objective
point. leaving the attack on Tampico to
Gen. Gonzales.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
Received Medal of Honor,

During the seven years following his
admission to the bar, Gen. Sickles praC'
ticed law. He was a member for one
term of the legislature, and in 1853 was
corporation counsel of New York. He
resigned this position to become secretary
of the legation at London, where he re.
manned until 1855 Then Gen. Sickles be-
came, first, a State senator and then a
Representative in Congress He was ap-
pointed colonel of the First Regiment OF
Volunteers at the outbreak OF the civil
war.
Gen. Sickles served with distinction
during the war. He rose to be a major
general. and was mustered out OF service
honorably in 1865. A wound he received
at the battle of Gettysburg necessitated
the amputation Of his right leg. For
this. he was given the Congressional
medal of honor, for most distinguished
gallantry in action at Gettysburg, dis
played on the field of battle before and
after the loss of his leg
Gen. Sicklcs was brevetted a brigadier
general for conduct at Fredericksburg,
Va He took part in the battles of
Charlottesville. Fair Oaks, Malvern
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
AMERICANS IN mexico
CITY Warned TOLEAVE
Brazilian Minister in Capital. How
ever. Reports Many Foreigners
Feel Safe.
WASHINGTONIAN A REFUGEE

srecisl to The Washington Herald.
Mexico City, MAY 3-AU Americans re-
naming in Mexico Sere today warned for
the fourth time to get out Of the Coun-
try at once. This warning was served
here through Louis Dantin. the only ono
of the Embassy stan now here.
Nearly all of the waVerers decided TO
heed this final warning. and Dantin has
requested the Brazilian Minister to ar
range for a train to take iOO Americans
to the coast from this city. Tho train
will probably leave tomorrow night for
Puerto. Mexico.
The Brazilian Minister al Mexico City
reports that 16l Americans have arrived
in Mexico City from Guanajuato. The
Americans arc quoted as expressing their
grateful appreciation OF tho kind treat
mcnt and protection afforded them by
Gov. Cuellar
The brazilian Minister reports that
there is no danger to Americans in MeNi-
co City. and that a number feel so
certain of their safety that they refuse
to leave
Consul General Canada at Vera Cruz.
reports that the following refugees ar
rived from Mexico City yesterday morn
ing: DIR. Sidney UlfcIder. of New York,
with wife and two children; c. L. Baker
VI -'Ash's7-' Se'N -
of Washington. ID. c: James II. Cole
man. of ST. Louis: Howard Jones. Of
Atlanta. Ga. All of these will leave for
the United States on the steamers Moro
Castle or YpiranGa.
Consul Garret reports from Laredo that
he has located the body of Porfirio
Laurel and has permission from the au-
thOrties Of NUevO Laredo to bring il to
Texas for burial.
Consul Rairden. at Batavia. reports the
condition of Madam NOrdica as hopeless
The Herald last night was unable to
locate relatives or friends Of Jack c.
Brennan. mentioned in Consul Canada's
report. The city directory states that
John c. Brennan is a recorder with the
board of medical examiners at the navy
yard and lives at - V street northwest
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04

Thomas Patterson. said Johnson. Il
drew a cartoon entitled The Political
Slaughter House directed against the
Supreme Court of Colorado. which re-
suited in the citation of Senator Patter-
son for contempt and the imposition Of
a fine OF Si.755.'
The Offenss for which he was sen
fenced from Stockton. said johnson. was
committed when, under the influence of
liquor. he signed check which he
was unable to make good
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
ROOSEVELT, PLEASE NOTICE.
At Seventy This Man Has Kiddie'
from 4 10 IL.

kansas City. May 3.-William A. Van
Norman. seventy. of 1924 East Lynn
street. does not believe in race suicide.
Neither does he believe in getting old
bfore his time.
Mr.. Van Norman was in juvenile court
with his five children. four to twelve
years His wife is thirty-eight years old.
They were reported by probation officers.
who found them living with another
family in three rooms.
This is only my third family. your hon
or" Van Norman told Judge Porterfield.
II expect to live another seventy years.
NV father lived to be l05. and my grand
father to he no."
Van Norman told of marrying his last
wife twelve years ago. II was a young
sport then. of only fifty-eight years" he
said. Il was wild in those days. The
night I was married l spent NO and
got everybody at the wedding drunk
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04

plE3tlon known as
Mothers Friend.
During the period Of
expectancy It is ap-
piled to the alb
dominal muscles and
is designed to soothe
the intricate network
Of nerves involved.
In this manner Il
has such a splendid
Influence aS 70 iIrzfi-
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
ASK POLICE AID IN HUNT.

The Washington police department was
requested by the authorities of Keyser,
w. Va, last night to locate Isabella
Parker. colored, whose son. Ernest
Parker. died in that city Friday.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
gen. SICKLES, SO,
DIES in PEACE

Gen. Sickles was born in New York,
October 80 1895. He was educated at
New York University, and was admitted
to the bar in 1876. He learned the trade
of printer as well as the profession OF
law, but never used his trade.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04

IL is estimated that the British navy.
now consumes annually 100000 long tons
OF coal and 100000 long tons of oil fuel
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04

of one acting with determination. doing
only what I consider best for the best
interests of my native country.
TSignedD "VENUSTIANO CARRANZA."
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04

Berlin mas a factory which maintains
a museum of hygiene for the benefit OF
its worknIen.
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
ALL READING
1T NOW
The SUNDAY HERALD

Yesterdays splendid edi-
ton, with its Literary
Magazine and 16-Page
Booklet in colors, was ex-
ceedingly popular with
both young and old. Next
Sundays will be better, if
it is possible to make it.
New features are con-
stantly added. You can
not afford to miss any of
them.
READ
SUNDAYS HERALD
The Washington herald., 1914-05-04
Boy or Girl?
Great Question 7!

This brings to many minds an old and
tried family remedy-an external ap-