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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
Destruction of Bridge Confirmed.

The chief military development over
Sunday was a report from Gen. Fun
ston that the San Francisco bridge on the
Interoecanic railroad. twenty eight miles
from Vera Cruz, had been destroyed.
This confirmed previous reports from
naval aviators, who had made observa-
tions along this route. Gen. Funston
did not describe the manner in which
the bridge had been destroyed, but it
was assumed by officials here that it was
done by federal soldiers. The bridge,
which spanned ravine and the River
Antigua. vas of steel construction. 1853
feet long. Its destruction will not affect
communication with Mexico City, as the
principal route is over the Mexican Cen
trail railroad.
Gen. Funston also reported rumors
that Gen. Navarette, the federal COM
mander. was in the vicinity of Vera
Cruz, with force of 5000 men. Army
officers seriously doubt, however. that
Navarette has SO many troops at his
command.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
DELEGATES ARE SILENT
ON PLANS FOR future
Huerta Representatives to Media
ton Conference Leave New York
for Niagara Falls Tomorrow.

NEW YORK, May 1s.-Emilio Rabasa,
Augustin Rodriguez and Luis Elguero.
the three peace delegates from Mexico
who arrived in this city last night from
Washington. remained secluded at
their hotel during the forenoon. Senior
Del Campo. attache and spokesman for
the delegates, said most Of the party
had visited New York before. and
would not take a sightseeing trip
through the city. All remained reti-
cent regarding their plans, although it
was said that a statement might be
issued this evening. The party will
leave for Niagara Falls. Ont, tomor-
row.
Manuel Martinez Del Campo, who has
acted as spokesman ever since the
party left Mexico City. said the dele
gates would continue their policy of
silence
Z Wm tail yoa our itinerary lats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
GODOy LAUDS HUERTA
AS CAPABLE LEADER
Consul Declares Provisional Presi-
dent Is Only Man Who Can
Rule Republic.

Huerta was lauded as tho one man who
can and will rule Mexico by Alberto L.
Godoy. consul from Mexico to Washing
ton. in an illustrated lecture on Mexico
in Columbia Theater last evening.
Hannis Taylor former American minis
ter to Spain, and close student of con-
ditions in Mexico. introduced Mr.. Godoy
in a speech appropriate TO the eve of the
opening of peace negotiations between
Mexico and the United States.
That sooner or later the United States
will have to recognize Huerta as Presi-
dent of Mexico was a positive assertion
made by Mr.. Godoy.
Mexican history shows that the people
in Mexico have been able to take care Of
themselves" said tina speakse. - indt-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
CANvAss1NG FOR FUNDS.
Washington Animal Rescue League
Needs Money for Its Work.

The Washington Animal Rescue
League has instituted a campaign for
funds with which to carry on its work
during the summer months. The
league. which was incorporated April
30 under the laws of the District of
Columbia, was organized to care for suf-
fering and decrepit horses and other ami
mails, to treat such animals and return
them to their owners. If possible.
A free clinic for the treatment of
ailing or suffering animals is held for
one hour each day at the hospital, De-
catur alley. North Capitol street be-
tween o and streets northeast.
The officers of the league are: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Peter Goelet Gerry; first
vice president. Arthur D. Addison: vice
presidents. Rev. c. Ernest Smith,
r. Ross Perry, John r. Mclean, Rep
resentative Ben Johnson, Mrs. Duncan
U. Fletcher. Mrs. Charles Boughton
Wood, Mrs. James E. MARITIME; treasurer,
Rear Admiral S. A. Stanton; secretary,
Mrs. F. E. Smith; board Of directors,
Mrs. George Becker, Mrs. Seth Ackley,
Miss Goldman. Miss BiddIe. Miss John
son, Mrs. William Slater. Mrs. Thomas
F. Bayard, Mrs. Gordon Cumming,
Mime. Hussein Bey, Mrs H. C. Moses,
Mrs. David Foster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
TO ARRANGE sHAD BAKE.
Members of Board of Trade Prop
ertv Committee Announced.

The committee on property for the shad
bake Of the Washington Board of Trade
Saturday at Chesapeake Beach was an
nounced today. as follows:
Bert v. Wolfe, chairman: Byron S.
Adams. George C.. Altemus, Warren w.
Biggs, j. NJ. Bird, H. Bosch Charles L.
Bowman, z. NJ. Carter, Harry E. Claf1in,
Eugene s. Cochran, E. F. Colladay, VIII
liam W. Conner. James H. Crew, o. A.
Danzenbalker. Otto J. De Moll. Adam ].
Dickhout, David B. Edmonston. Walter
L. Elliot, Edwin H. Etz. George w
Evans, o. Raymond Evans, Milton J.
F1llius, Maurice F. Flynn. George b.
Fraser, William A Harries. John Lane
Johns, L. G. Kelley, Edward Kern. J.
Carey King, William Grant Lieuallen.
William Muehleisen, L. Bert Nye. Henry
T. Offterdinger, Charles F. Nesbit, Wal
ter P Plumley, Arthur NJ. Poynton.
Charles H. Ridenour, Larue A: Roberts.
Francis NJ Shore, Harry W. Taylor,
Frank Upman and Dan c. Vaughan.
The committee is to meet at 1 o'clock
tomorrow in the board rooms. at The
Star building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
ROOSEVELT FOR PRESIDENT.
New York League, Namesake Of Col
onel. Selects Him to Head Ticket.

Theodore Roosevelt for President and
Senator Borah Of Idaho. or Gov. John
son of California for Vice President was
the ticket selected by the National
Roosevelt League in New York city at
recent meeting. The league also sug-
gested the nomination of Charles Whit
man for Governor of New York state
and William II. Hotchkiss or George w.
Perkins for lieutenant governor.
Resolutions were adopted at the meet
ing at which it was set forth:
"It is a self-evident fact that the re-
publican party cannot elect a governor
without the aid of the progressive party
in this state; neither can the progressive
party without the aid of the republican
party.
THE two parties united on a progress
sive platform with good nominations
can sweep the state for governor and
the nation for President in the ensuing
elections.
Resolved. That this league heartily
recommend to the leaders of both
parties that they unite on the adoption
of a platform that would commend itself
to the voting population. representing
the business interests and laboring
classes of the country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
A Week or Two in the
Rockies This Summer

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Low fares June 10 September 30.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
Mexican "Snipers" Released.

Gen. Funston said the five Mexican
..snipers" at first believed to be South
Americans. had been released. In ac-
cordance with instructions received from
Secretary Garrison.
Secretaries Garrison and Daniels spent
several hours at their desks, yesterday.
but both announced that no new orders
had been issued affecting naval or mill
tary movements in Mexico. Secretary
Daniels visited the Navy Department
twice for consultation with his aids. but
upon leaving late in the day, to go south
to fulfill some speaking engagements.
said no reports had been received from
any of his commanders in Mexican
waters Secretary Garrison was in con-
ference with Gen. Wotherspoon. chief of
staff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18

today and what we do while here" he
said, but nothing more. The delegates
do not mean to say anything until they
reach Niagara Falls"
The MeXicans came in for no end OF
attention from the crowds at the sta
ton and upon their arrival at Broad
way hotel on account of their foreign
look and the torrents of Spanish that
fell from their lips as they greeted ac-
quaintances or talked among them
selves. They. in turn, when they reached
their rooms facing on Broadway. spent
much of the evening feasting their
Sunday night throng along the Great
White Way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18

nooga, 1856: Long, Atlanta, 1884; Rey-
nolds, Atlanta, .s15. Atlanta leads
with .275; and Chattanooga is second.
with .275. and Chattanooga IS second,
the largest number Of stolen bases
fourteen.
Pick of Toronto leads the Interna-
tionaI League with .37S Next Is ].
Onslow, Providence, 1854, and then fol-
low GetZ, Newark, $50: Too!ey, New
ark, 1872; Barry, Jersey City, .341:
Wells, Jersey City, 1873: Schlitz, Roch-
ester, 1913; Mcintyre. Providence 1913:
Daniels, Baltimore. 800; Bues. Jersey
City. 1928; OHara, Toronto. 1928. New
ark leads with .27s. and Providence is
leads In stolen bases with seven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
Offers Motto for Public Men.

The public man of today cannot pick a
better motto than God forbid that I
should glory save in the cross of Christ
Lecturer ]. d. Wright of New York de-
clared in an address to the Washington
Temple Congregation (non-sectarian) in
New Masonic Temple yesterday after
noon. This motto. the speaker said. If ad-
hered TO closely will lead public men as
well as those in more quiet walks of life
past many pitfalls in safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
REDUCES INFANT MORTALITY.
Claim Made for Day Nursery and
Children's Dispensary.

The establishment SEVERAL years ago
of the Day Nursery and Children's Dis
pensary, at 4S7 N street southwest. has
led to a reduction in the infant NOR
tality rate of that section of the city,
according to the physicians in charge
of the dispensary. Not only has the in
stitution been maintained as a day
home for infants whose mothers are
forced to go out for daily employment,
but 1t has been a factor in the edu-
eating of parents In matters relating
to hygiene and homo economies.
For the last seven YearD the a&airs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
SAYS JUSTICE WRIGHT
ALTERED TRANSCRIPT
Court Stenographer Testifes at I'm
parchment Hearing Before the
House Subcommittee.

The partly destroyed stenographic notes
Of a hearing in relation to the Finley
divorce case in Judge Wright's cham
hers were produced in the Wright i'm
peachment case before the Mccoy sub
committee of the House judiciary COM
nittee today and read by Warren N.
Mitchell. the stenographer who wrote
ynem at the time.
The same stenographer also testified as
20 his taking the notes of Judge Wrisht's
.harge to the jury in another suit. where
IN it has been shown that Judge Wright
made some corrections in the transcript.
Told of Judges Request.
Mr.. Mitchell said he had been en-
ployed by James S. Easby-Smith in the
case. that Judge Wright had asked him
to see the transcript of the charge, that
he had gone to Mr. Easby-Smith and
had told him of the request of the
Judge and had stated that at times such
requests are embarrassing to a ste
nographer.
''Because' he explained, lone person
may say the stenographer is right and
the other one will say he was wrong"
He testified that when he took the
transcript which Judge Wright had cor
rected to Mr.. Easby-Smith he said:
You see. Judge Wright has marked
this up considerably"
No Secrecy About It.
There was no secrecy about the
changes which Judge Wright made in the
transcript" suggested Attorney J. j.
Darlington, Judge Wright's counsel
Not at all.' said Mr.. Mitchell.
rs 1t the usual practice for Judge to
call for a Transcript" asked Representa-
tive Nelson.
1T is not usual"
He also testified that he could not be
positive one way another as to
whether Judge Wright had asked to see
the transcript of the charge to the jury
before any one elss had seen it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
COBB IS ADVANCING.
Rises Steadily in List of Ameri-
can League Hitters.
HAS AN AVERAGE OF 1915
Joe Jackson Is Leading With Mark
of .4O7-What the Others
Are Doing.

CHICAGO, May 18.-Ty Cobb's steady
advance to the front among the Ameri-
can League batters was the feature of
the race for hitting honors this week.
The latest records show him in eighth
place, with an average Of .315. an in
crease Of eight points and an advance
Of five places since last week. Two
weeks ago he ranked thirty-eighth. with
an average of .24O. Jackson of Cleve-
land leads the batters with .4O7. Then
come Crawford. Detroit, .375; Lelivelt
Cleveland, 346: E. Foster. Washington.
1897: Milan, Washington. .329; Barry.
Philadelphia, 1926: Williams, st. Louis.
800; Cobb, Detroit, .315; oldring, Phiia-
delphia, 3OS; Hartzell. New York. .3o6
delphia, with .264, with Detroit next.
with .26O. Blackburn, Chicago. leads the
base stealers with ten.
Byrne Of Philadelphia leads the Ma
tional League with .423. In the first
ten then come Daubert, Brooklyn. AT;
Gathers. St Louis. 400; Meyers. New
Paskert. Philadelphia, .s44: Lobert,
Cravath, Philadelphia, 1888; Dalton.
Brooklyn. 1888. Philadelphia leads the
clubs, with .Z94, ana brooklyn Is ueAt,
with $50 Moran of Cincinnati heads
the base stealers. with eight.
Evans Leads the Feds.
Evans of Brooklyn leads the Federal
batters, with .442. Bradley Of Pittsburgh
is next, with .427. and then come La
porte, Indianapolis, 400; Campbell. In
dianapous, 1857: Wickland. Chicago. 1856:
Kauff, Indianapolis. 1916: Wilson, Chi
cago, 1913: Easterly. Kansas City. 1863;
Lennox, Pittsburgh, 1853; Potts. Kansas
City. 1857.
Lennoxs advance to the ranks OF the
select was feature Of the week ana
his hits include several home runs, SO
that now he is tied with Wilson for
round-trip blows with six. st. Louis
and Indianapolis rank first and second
with PIT and PTS. and McKechnie
leads the base stealers with seven
John Titus average Of 500 keeps him
on top in the American Association.
Next to the Kansas City slugger are
Altizer. Minneapolis, .463: Compton.
kansas City, .3S1 knight. Cleveland.
.359; Bronkie, Indianapolis, 1888; v.
Clemens, Louisville, .345; Hall, ST.
Paul. .344; Mccormack, st. Paul, 1888;
Killifer, Minneapolis. 1928; Brief. Kan
sas City. BIZ Kansas .4ty is at the
TOP among the clubs with .288 and Min
neapolis Is second, with .264. Barbeau
of Milwaukee retains base stealing
honors with ten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
FoREsEEs OCCUPATION AS END.
British Press Comments on American
Policy in Mexico.

LONDON. May 1s.-The Daily Teie-
graph in an editorial today says it con-
siders President Wilson's policy with re-
gard to Mexico has succeeded. inasmuch
as the elimination Of President Huerta
now appears to be assured. but that the
more formidable difficulties confronting
Washington still remain. since it is hard
to see how the American policy can rea-
sonably end otherwise than in the occu-
patton of Mexico.
The Standard asserts that the British
government has asked Sir Lionel Garden
to remain as minister to Mexico until the
present difficulty in the republic is ended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
Commerce Department Changes.

William Brown. fireman in the bureau
vF the census. has been transferred to
the office OF the superintendent of the
state, War and Navy building.
Eugene H. Stobbs has been temporarily
appointed as mechanician at $500 in the
bureau of standards.
In the coast and geodetic survey tenn
norary appointments have been given to
Richard L. Kephart as plate printers
helper at 500 and Everett +. Mumaw
as deck officer at 500 month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
Cornell Honors for District Boys.

Two Washington boys are included in
the list of juniors elected to the two
Cornell university honor senior societies
just announced by the university. Mem
bership in these clubs Is an honor be-
slowed on those who attain prominence
in athletics and other student activities.
A. C. Minnix of this city was elected
member of the Sphinx Head. while H. H.
Micou, also of Washington, was elected
a member of the Quill and Dagger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
eating that interference by the United
States or any other outside power Is un-
necessary and unwelcorne.
Huerta a Recognized Leader.

'-Huerta has been recognized as lead
er Of men ever since he attended the mill
tary college as a boy" he continued
Even then he was chosen by the boys
as their president"
A map of Mexico was thrown upon the
screen, and the territory held by the con-
stitutionalists and by Huertas following
was compared. Mr.. Godoy pointed out
the entire southern portion. as the rich
est and best developed section. as entirely
in the hands Of the federal forces under
Huerta.
Now after what I have said about
the majority holding power in Mexico"
said Mr.. Godoy. Judge for yourself who
will be president"
Huerta's difficulties were recounted by
the speaker, who claimed he is forced
to fight not only the rebels. Zapata and
other leaders within the country, but
also the oil and other financial interests
Of New York and newspapers controle ed
by them
Many views of the different leaders
were thrown upon the screen that the
audience might have a chance to judge
for itself. Mr.. Godoy explained.
who was best fitted to lead in Mexico
dustries and buildings in Mexico were
shown, and pictures Of ancient ruins to
illustrate that the first Inhabitants were
as well educated and as civilized as
Mr.. Taylor's Introductory Address.
Introducing Mr.. Godoy, Hannis Tay-
lor said: I've are at a critical moment
in the history Of our relations with Mex
leo. There has been bloodshed, but not
war in the International sense of the
term. Only the greatest moderation, In
spired by the newborn love of peace
has prevented such a catastrophe.
Among the measures taken to prevent
war none has been more important than
that initiated by the three South Amer1-
can republics. which have thus appeared
in new role-that of mediation. That
act, no matter what may be It's fmmedi-
ate effect. will surely mark a turning
point in new world diplomacy. The time
has come when we must realize that in
the new world there is a family of ma
tons which through brotherhood and CO.
operation must regulate its own destiny
as thing quite separate and apart from
that of Europe.
1.-THE new spirit Of brotherhood, Of CO.
operation manifested by the mediation of
Brazil. Argentina and Chile is a good
omen. Let us all pray that the fruit Of
this mediation may be not only peace
between the United States and Mexico
but new era of fraternity binding the
forty-eight North American states and
the seventeen Latin American states to-
gether In the warm embrace of a mighty
new world unfon''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
MURPHY WAS LUCKY
Cubs Have Been Failure Since
He Was Ousted.
CLUB NOW LOSING MONEY
It Is Estimated That 500, 900 Nay
Be Dropped by Chicago
Team This Season.
Nv POI

CHICAGO. May 1a-The happiest little
person in the world just now is Charles
Webb Murphy. the Chicago parsonage
who was pushed out Of organized base
ball and who. ever since. has been bless
ing those who assisted in the pushing
process.
Charles, as some may remember. once
owned the Chicago Cubs. He made
about 100000 through that ownership.
Also he made a lot of enemies. The
enemies got together last winter and
relieved Charles of his ownership. but
not before something like sos 900 was
paid to. the chubby gentleman for his
fifty-three shares Of stock. which are
said to have a par vaule of exactly
s., 300.
The enemies figured the league could
get along without Charles and also they
figured that Charles had made enough
money in base ball.
Wen let somebody else make some
money" they said
And SO they handed the club over to
Charles P. Taft whose brother, WIN,
used to be President of the nation. And
now Charles P. Taft is out cunning for
those persons who handed him what he
supposed was a gold mine. but which 10
turning out to be gold brick. Also
Charles Is kicking himself for the hor-
rible foozle he made In his dickering with
John T. Connery Of Chicago.
Connery wanted to buy the Cubs. He
and his friends cliqued together and Of
fered Taft s1T0.vvO for the outfit But
Taft. kidded into believing that he had q
good thing. haughtily spurned the offer
and requested $4,000. Connery. much
as he wanted the club, couldn't see" the
additional $4,000 and the deal was called
OFF. Taft kept the Cubs and what q sorry
man he is.
Playing Poor Ball.
The Cubs have started OF like bush
league outfit. They are in the second
division in the National League race and
threaten to hit the cellar. And they are
drawing crowds at home and abroad that
just about provide chewing tobacco for
the players.
The Cubs. judged on their showing -
date, face the worst financial season In
history. With the Federals outdrawing
them in their home city, and with the
abroad crowds staying away when the
Cubs are rivals of the home team. it
wouldn't be surprising II the Cubs lost
500 900 this season.
The pay roll this year is larger than
ever before. Most of the Cubs were held
only by the reserve clause at tho end
of the 1913 season, when the Federals
began their raids. the Cubs agents hus-
tied around the country and signed up
the players at practically their own
terms And those terms it may be said
weren't very modest.
1t is quite doubtful If Taft could get
$500, today for the players, franchise.
stands and grounds for which he was Of
fered $40, 900 less than three months ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
Kirby Heads Southern.

Kirby of Mobile ranks first among
the Southern League hitters, with .413
Then come Lord, Mobile, -S77; knise-
", Birmingham, .374; Mccormack,
Chattanooga, 1862; Sloan. Nashville,
800; Mcconnell, Atlanta, 1858; E. Cole,
Chattanooga, 1856; Jacobson. Chatta-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18

Freight agents of the Baltimore,
Chesapeake and Annapolis railroad
division Of the Pennsy have been noti-
fed at Baltimore to make record Of
all liquor sent by rail over its lines
to the state saloonless counties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-18
SENIOR NA0N REACHES
PEACE COUNCIL Scene
Argentine Minister Arrives at Nj
agara Falls, Ont, to Ar
range Conference.

NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario, May 49,
With the arrival here shortly after 10
o'clock today of Romulo S. Naon. Ar
gentine minister. the first of the South
American mediators to reach the scene
where they will formally open their
conference Wednesday, the effort to
compose the Mexican situation made a
real start.
the State Department, Mr.. Naon mo-
tored from Buffalo this morning On
his way he was taken about Goat
Island. on the state reservation, and
was shown various points of interest
around the cataract. When he reached
the hotel where the mediation confer
ence will be held he went at once to
his apartments.
Others Also Arrive.
James P. Nee of the Brazilian con-
sulate in New York also arrived today.
Among others here are Mr. Moreira,
secretary to the Brazilian ambassador,
and Senior A. Algara r. de Terreros,
former charge d'affaires Of Mexico at
Washington.
The purpose of DR.. Naon's early ar
rival is to complete the plans for the con-
ference which will begin with the Med-
can and American delegates Wednesday,
While rooms and conference hall already
had been engaged at a leading hotel in
Niagara Falls DR.. Naon desired to make
certain that all conveniences were pro-
vided for carrying on the work of the
conference with as much comfort and ex-
petition as possible.
The minister was accompanied by his
eleven-year-old son.