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The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
HEFLIN ANSWERED EN-.
The white House Might Not Like
1t, but Ii Satisfied Underwood.

1t, but 1t Satisfied Underwood.
Representative J. Thomas Helm, Of
Alabama, has the reputation of being the
readiest rough-and-tumble campaigner in
the House. Having no opposition to his
own denomination, Mr.. Hefiin essayed to
assist his friend and colleague. Oscar
Underwood, In the primaries just ended.
At a rousing wind-up meeting last Satur-
day night. Mr.. Helm was the chief
orator.
The Hobson campaigners, who have
been met throughout the recent hustings
with the allegations that Representative
Underwood was always on the job"
were parading birmingham with trans
parencies inscribed as follows:
"Hoke Smith, two years on the job.
gets a regional reserve bank for Atlanta.
Oscar Underwood. twenty years on the
job. gets nothing for Birmingham. How
about it,"
How about that there regional bank
that Awskar didn't git us?" bawled a
Hobsonite in Mr. Hefiin's audience.
That's the very question I wanted you
to ask" roared Mr.. Hefiin in reply.
Here are the facts: President Wilson
practiced law in Atlanta when he was
q young man. Mrs. Wilson was a
Georgia girl He courted her in Georgia.
He married her in Georgia. His children
were born in Georgia. And now one Of
them is engaged to be married to the
Secretary OF the Treasury, who is chair
man of the committee that fixed those
banks, and ne was born in Georgia. Now
how in the devil can you beat that COM
bination?'
Yer CANT beat it. Three cheers for
Awskar," yelled the crowd. And Mr. Hef-
Inns explanation was accepted as A-karat
fine.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
DIFFER AS TO MEANING
OF COLOMBIAN TREATY.
No Apology. Says White House. but
Others Declare United States
Expresse, Regret.
WILL BE PUBLISHED APRIL Is

Although the s25.ooo.OOo treaty with Co
lombia Is not forty-eight hours old there
has developed a difference of opinion
between the Administration and Colom-
bians as to what Il means.
At the White House yesterday sugges-
tions that the treaty contains an apology
to Colombia were denied. Questions as
to expressions Of regret" which are
said to be included In the treaty. while
not definitely answered. were dismissed
with evidences OF irritation.
At the same time in Colombian sources
1t was asserted that the agreement does
include what Is called q friendly ex-
preston of regret over the break In the
cordial relations Of the two countries.
The text Of the treaty will be published
simultaneously In Washington and
Bogota on April Is. This Is In accord
ance with an agreement made at the
request Of the Colombian government
The issue In regard to the treaty is
plain. 1t is generally conceded that IL
the language o. the first paragraph un-
der a reasonable construction by the
American public affords ground for the
belief that the United States is render
ing Colombia the equivalent Of an apol-
ogy, or acknowledging in the slightest
that this government was in the wrong
in connection with Panama independence,
the document will have no chance Of
ratification.
The irritation of the administration
over the questions regarding the terms
OF the Colombian treaty. particularly
the language thereof. was explained in
part yesterday when IL was learned
that it was contrary to the administra-
tion's plan that anything should be-
come known about the agreement Al
this time.
day regarding the contents of the
treaty was in the nature of . further
concession to Colombia upon the part
of the United States. Colombia is to
have special privileges for certain
goods in transit across the Isthmus of
Panama whefher by rail Or by water,
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
100000 INSURANCE POLICY.

New York, April s.-A 100000
group life insurance contract-a rec
ord-breaker-was closed in Paterson.
n. J., today by Charles L. Anger. pres
ident of the National Silk Dyeing Com
pany: August Hunziker, vice president.
and Frederick S. Cowperthwait, treas
urer of the Weidman Silk Dyeing Com
pany. of Paterson. with the Aetna Life
Insurance Company, of Hartford, Conn.
More than 5000 dye workers are af-
fected, and every person connected
with the two companies. from the off,
GERS down, are covered by the policy.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
MERCHANT THIEF AT NIGHT.

New York. April 9.-Edward Wendell, a
Newark, n. j., iron and steel merchant,
today was sentenced to eighteen years
for the theft of a pair of
by Judge Grain in General Ses-
sions Court. Although hundreds of let
ters, bearing upon the good character of
the man, were received by the court, de-
tectives swore Wendell led a Jekyll-Hyde
life. attending to business in the daytime
and robbing women at night.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
JAMES REYNOLDS IS
STRICKEN on STREET
Death Due to Asthma-A. ]. Talent.
Joseph Kobb. and James P.
Davis Succumb.

James Reynolds. thirty-five years old.
who had ben suffering from asthma.
left his home at sH7 o street northwest.
yesterday morning for q walk and was
stricken a short time later. He was
taken to Georgetown University Hospital
where he died.
Arthur ]. Talent, fifty-eight years old.
Of 2oO Fourteenth street northwest. was
found dead in his room
Joseph Kobb. forty years old, Of 632
I street northwest, was removed TO the
Emergency Hospital where he died
shortly after.
James p. Davis. sixty-three years old
of 26 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
NOTED SURGEONS REACH U. 8.

New York. April s.-Forty-nine OF the
most distinguished surgeons Of Germany.
France, Belgium. Denmark Switzerland
and Sweden arrived from Hamburg to-
night on the Ir.@srator to attend the
International congress of surgery to be
held In this city next Monday.
Among them were Dr.. Eduard Sonnen-
berg. of the University Of Berlin, who
performed the FIRST operation for appen-
dicitis and who since has performed
nearly 3,ooo similar operations with sue
cess.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
DAVID sHEEHAN DEAD.

Special to The washington Herald
Buffalo. N. Y, April s-Dzvid Sheehan.
eighty-one years old, father Of Miss
Mary Sheehan, of Washington. died last
night at his home in Hully. N. Y. near
Syracuse, after a brief illness. Mr.. Shee-
han leaves a widow. hve daughters, and
two sons, Prof. Joseph p. Sheehan. Of
New York. and Rev. william s. Shee-
han. rector Of st. Johns Baptist Church.
Syracuse.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
TWO BANDITS ROB TRAIN.
Get $1,000 from Hot Springs Local
on Rock Island.

Special to The Washington Herah.
Little Rock, Ark. April S.-Two masked
bandits broke into the express car on
the Hot Springs local on the Rock Is
land tonight as the train left Haskell.
thirty-one miles from here. bound and
gagged Messenger Airing, and. locking
him in an empty trunk, looted the safe
of valuables and money aggregating be-
tween 5000 and S5,OO0. and escaped. The
robbery was not discovered until the
train arrived here.
Bloodhounds have been rushed to Ben
ton, four miles from here, where the rob-
bers are believed to have left the train,
in an effort to get on their trail.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
WAR RUINED LUMBER FIRM.

Philadelphia, April 9-That the Mexi-
can revolution was responsible for the
failure of the international Lumber Com
pany was the declaration made by James
Scarlet, attorney for the convicted Of
ficers and promoters Of the company in
their appeal for new trial before the
United States Appellate Court today
The arguments will be continued tomor-
row.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
TO HONOR JEFFERSON.
NotabIes to Speak at Birthday DI.-
|. ncr Monday Evening.

Final arrangements were made for the
Jefferson Day banquet on Monday. the
anniversary of Thomas Jefrerson's birth.
at a meeting of the executive and auxil-
iary committees of the Young Mems
Democratic Club at the New Ebbitt last
night.
The banquet is to be held at the New
Ebbitt Monday evening. The list OF
speakers includes the names Of William
Jennings Bryan, Joseph W. Folk. Senator
John Sharp Williams. of mississippi; Sem
at-r Charles F. johnson, of Maine: Sena-
tor William E. Chiffon, of West Virginia:
Ser John F. Shaffroth. of Colorado:
John Burke. Treasurer of the United
States; Representative Andrew J. Mon
tague, of Virginia, and Representative
Jefferson NJ. Levy, Of New York. Invi-
tations have been extended to Vice Presi-
dent Marshall, Speaker Clark and Ma
tional Committeeman John Costello.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
WANTS CHANGE IN REPEAL BILL
Senator Cummins Hopes No Trace
of "Cowardicc" VIII Remain.
Special to The Washington Herald

Chicago, April 9-That the Senate
would pass the Panama Canal tolls ex-
emption clause with but only a slight
majority. was the belief expressed by
Senator Albert B. Cummins. of Iowa,
Progressive Republican, here today.
II believe in exemption both from a
domestic point eof view and from the
standpoint OF our relations with Great
Britain" he declared. Il believe IL is a
grave mistake to repeal the clause.
believe 1t is a greater mistake to repeal
1t than never to have passed it.
IF, as 1 fear. the bill passes the Sem
ate. devoutly hope nothing will be left
in il that will indicate cowardice on the
part of the United States. Cowardice
might readily be the Interpretation placed
by the British upon such action
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
SLAUGHTER BY WHITE WOLF"
Chinese BriEands Kill Hundreds.
Foreigners I'm Flight.

Pekin, April 9.-Hundreds of inhabi-
tants Of the towns of Melhsiea, Huhsien
and Chowchih were murdered today by
brigands under the leadership of the no.
torious White Wolf" These towns are
near Sian Flu, capital of the Shensi Prov
ince.
After killing the Inhabitants the bril-
gaRds looted the churches and started
out for neighboring cities.
All foreigners in the Shensi Province
were ordered into Sian Flu today, where
protection is given by 1.500 troops More
troops are being rushed to the city and
these wilr be used against the brigands
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
Tnm.ico Situation Serious.

The situation at Tampico has again
become most Threatening, and the State
Department is confronted with most
NSerioss problem as the result of its OBJ
lfgations to insure the protection of
American and other foreign property at
that point.
Reports received yesterday showed that
already the fighting has resulted in eX-
tensive property damage being suffered
by foreign interests. Warehouses of the
Agencia Commercial, a German firm.
have been burned. with a loss of $780,
600, and the loss of the entire property of
the waters-Pierce Oil Company is feared
as the result OF its being occupied by
rebels, whose position is under fire from
the federal gunboats
Every effort is being made by the State
Department to insure the protection of
the foreign properties at Tampico. Com
munications are being entered into with
the federal and rebel commanders. with
the intention Of setting up delimitation
of the fighting zone which will afford a
reasonable degree of protection to foreign
interests.
Fighting Is IncOncIusive.
Thus far the fighting has been incon-
elusive. and has taken place far from
the city of TampicO itself. In the eN-
pectation that the fighting may be
pushed back into the city, the hospital
snip Solace last night was sent to Tam
pico from New Orleans.
The Spaniards expelled from Torreon
having arrived at FL Paso, efforts to
induce Carranza and Villa to rescind the
latter,s order for their deportation have
been abandoned by the State Depart
snent and the situation accepted.
The State Department today received
a brief message from Torreon, the first
in four days. Consul Hamm, who went
there from Durango, reported that all
was quiet in the city, but made no men
tion OF the military situation.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
SCORES ON WHITE SLAVE TRAIN
Special to The Washington Herald.

SpeClaI 70 Ihe Washlngton Herald
Buffalo. April s-Two coaches filled
with men and women under guard of Fed
eral marshals left here at $50 o'clock to-
night for New York, where all will be
deported. The train is listed as the
white slave special" Among the un-
desirable aliens bound for their native
land were women Of the under world and
young girls from Italy, Russia and Spain.
while many of the men represented
agents of the white slave traffic. The
train started from San Francisco and
there have been additions all along the
way. The train will arrive in New York
early tomorrow morning.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
PRISON FOR OPIUM sMUGGLERs.

New York, April 9-Declsring that half
of the crime in this country is due to
the importation of opium, Federal Judge
Thomas today imposed sentences of one
year in Atlanta prison each on a North
German Lloyd line officer and a hotel
keeper OF Hoboken. The two pleaded
guilty to being ring leaders OF band
which expected to smuggle the drug into
the country.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
MRS. LEEDS QUITS NEWPORT.

Newport, r. l., April s-Mrs. William
B. Leeds has had her personal furnish
ings removed from Rough Point, her
Newport property, which has not been in
use for four years and shipped to her
residence in London. where she plans to
reside permanently, making occasional
trips to New York.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
$4,000 a YEAR NOT ENOUGH.
Eishteen year : old Society Cir
Wants Income Raised.


Wants Income Raised.
New York. April s-Miss Katie scher-
merhorn. eighteen years old. has found
her annual income of $4,000 from the
estate of her parents. entirely inadequate.
Today she appealed. through, her
guardian. to Supreme Court Justice
Weeks for an order instructing the trus-
tees OF the Schermerhorn estate to in
crease the allowance 50 per cent. Miss
Schermerhorn was found at her home to-
night
why have you found an annual allow
ance of $4,000 too small?" she was asked.
Really. do not know at ALL" came
the startling rejoinder.
well, Is II due to your increased cost
Of hving?" begged the reporter in des-
peration.
81 do not know why / need II, but
do" said Misc Schermerhorn, sweetly.
1t was explained in the petition for the
increase in the allowance that Miss
schermerhorn is preparing to marry. She
is engaged to wed John Matthews
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
FLIES OVER ENGLISH CHANNEL.

London. April 9.-Another cross-chan-
mel flight was made today when Aviator
Salmet few from Paris to this city in an
aeroplane. The trip had not been adver-
tised and the aviator created a great deal
of excitement in the English villages over
which he few from the English Channel
coast to this city.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
PARIS BARS WOMEN BOXERS.

Paris, April s-M. Hennion. prefect Of
police. today forbade the holding Of the
proposed boxing tournament for women
to decide the worlds championship. Many
protests were received by the department
Of police against the proposed tournament
on the ground that II would foster bru-
tality among women.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
Battle Is Raging.
Confers with Rebels.

FL Paso, April 9.-A new era in con-
stitutionalist diplomacy was inaugurated
today when British Consul H. G. Myles
called on Isidro Fabela, minister of for
eign relations in Carranza's cabinet for
the purpose Of making representation for
the protection of British interests.
Constitutionalists officials say the very
fact of the call is a recognition of their
government. Today's visit by Consul
MyIes was directed by a message from
Ambassador Cecil Spring-Rice at Wash
ington.
MyIes asked for protection of mining
property belonging to British subjects in
the vicinity Of Tampico and in the state
of Durango.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
CULL0P LEADS BY ONLY Sc.

vincennes, Ind, April s.-Unoflcial re-
turns from yesterdays primaries in the
Second district give Representative Cullop
a lead of only 06 votes over Judge
Charles d. Hunt for the Democratic NOM
ination for Congress.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
STEAMSHIP ARRIVALS.

New York. April S.--Arriye3 today:
Jmperako:, Hamburg; Oceanic, South
r-apton: Kroonland, Antwerp; Rynda.
s-u-tsTanfsr Germ. ais, Lisbon; Helios,
fause' aera. - fESaia Glasgow. p,
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10

died at the Casualty Hospital ffom
uraemic poisoning. He was stricken Al
his home.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10
STOP FIRING OR
WELL sink YOU
CONTINUED rsex PAGE ONE

OF. and that their immediate danger is
not believed 10 be great.
An ofacial report received late tonight
from Ta1nplao states that the battle is
att ir progress. and that the rebels
seem te be winning.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-10


An 0faciai report received late tonight
from Tarnpaao states that the battle iE
stiB ir progress. and that the rebels
seem to be winning.
Heavy Fighting Going On.
Torreou, April s-(Delayed by censor.>
There has been heavy nghting in the
vicinity of san Pedro de las Colonias.
where brigades of Gen. Benayides. Cen
orteea ana Gen. Rosalio Hernshdez are
engaged with q large federal force under
command of Gems. Mas and Dcmoure.
Many wounded are being brought from
the front. but no estimate Of the losses
On either side can be made.
Heavy reinforcements nave been sent
to San Pedro by Gen. Vifc- who says
the matter Of surrounding and captur-
lag the federal troops Viii be matter
OF only q Jew days
Dispatches from Tampico are 10 the
effect that the constitutionalists are IN
that town and the surrender OF tie fed
erals il expected hourly.
Torreon La Quiet.
There is perfect order in Torrson and
except for the shell-torn buildings it Is
hard 70 realize that the city was the
scene of such q fierce conflict q short
time ago.
United States Consul Theodore T.
Baunm, Of Durango, arrived yesterday
and has had a number Of long confer
ences with Gen. Villa relative to the
general welfare Of the state OF Durango.
He has also had O number Of conferences
with II. s. Cunard- -Cummins, British
vice consul in Torreon, the nature Of
which have not been divulged.
Gen. villa is rapidly getting his army
into shape for the movement against
Monterey. Great quantities of clothing
have been received during the last few
days. Several carloads Of ammunition
are expected tonight as well as q num-
Der Of new machine guns.
Battle Is Raging.
Juarez, April a-An offlcial message re-
ceived by Gen. carranEa from Gen. Villa
at Torreon says:
Il wish to let you know that at this
moment a fierce battle is raging in the
vicinity of San Pedro. The enemy has
made two attempts to break through
lines for the purpose of going to Viesca
10 join Veiasco. Both times they were
repulsed with heavy losses. 1 am send
In a powerful column OF re-enforcements
to assist the troops fighting at San
Pedro FRANCISCO VILLA,
''Commander-in-chief."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-24
Farnville

FARMVILLE. VA. Feb 23.-Ffve
million pounds of tobacco have been
sold on this market thus far this
season Prices, compared with those
of other markets in the State. have
been good, though growers of dark
tobacco Insist that there Is no profit
in Il at present prices
Lettuce growers say the snow Is a
friend of the plants. and they are
hopeful of good crops.
No wall of distress Is coming from
the poor, Of Farmville, during the
severe weather.
Miss Taylor, of the Moody insti-
tute. is delivering a series Of lectures
on the Bible to a large class Of ladies
Of the different churches.
Rev. w. X. Proctor. former popular
pastor OF the Methodist church. is
visiting friends in town.
Rev. Waytc. pastor OF the Baptist
church, who has been on vacation for
a month, Is back home and ready
for work.
Rev. Donahoe. phesent pastor of
the Methodist church, is preaching
an interesting series Of sermons with
Snake in Paradise" as his theme.
Rev. Boogher, rector of Johns Me-
mortal has recently declined a flat
tering call to church in Parkers-
burg, West Va.
Farmville stands ready with a well
come for the college for higher edu-
cation of women, should 1t be located
here but it wouldn't exchange the
Normal for two colleges.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-24
Paramount News

The Baptist young peoples union will
hold a George Washington social, En-
Costume" at the home of Misses
Gladys and Annie Gordon, 1870 North
Twenty first street. on Monday night.
All young people are invited. and a
good time Is assured, A silver offer
ing Will be taken at the door.
Mrs. Josephine Jones. of 17oS North
Twenty SECOND street left Saturday
at noon to visit relatives and friends
in Strausburg, Nd.
There viii be "Tacky Party" given
by the young people of the Methodist
church, at the home Of Mrs Joe
Doweil. on Wednesday night, February
Twenty fifth,
The mems league of the Baptist
church are planning for an oyster
supper, to be held the first of March.
Mrs. f. j. Taylor Is able to be out
again. after an indisposition of several
days
Mrs A s. Clayton entertained the
Wednesday Mutual Pleasure club at
her home on last Wednesday,
Raymond HIM. who was SO badly
hurt In :tH statt.- ga last Monday night
is improving and able to be out but
his father. Mr.. Emmett Hill. is still
In serious condition al the Stuart
Circle hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Hughes left
Tor Spencer. N. G., whers
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-24
ARVONIA

ARVONIA, VA, Feb 23.-Mrs.
James #. Dickson. of Newport News,
arrived here on Thursday of this week
to remain for some days as the guest
of Mrs. Perkins Glover.
Rev. Mr.. Simpson, Of Union Theo-
logical seminary, preached in the Ar
vonia Presbyterian church last Sum
day morning and night. returning to
Richmond on Monday.
Professor Lewis G. Porter, principal
of the Arvonia high school, visited
his father in Richmond on Friday OF
this week, returning here Sunday.
Arthur l.. Pitts. ST., spent several
days last week visiting his old home
| in ScottsviiIe.
Julian Putney visited his home at
Gilliamsville and relatives in New
Canton this week, having been sum
moned here to attend the funeral of
the late NJ. NJ Davis.
l.. j. Roydton, of Green, New York
State, spent this week in and around
/ New Canton, looking after seed corn
interests.
/ Misses Winnie Pitt and Minnie
| Butler spent Friday at the home OF
MIR. and Mrs. Plummer f. Jones In
New Cante<
| Mr. and Mrs. Powhatan Staples, of
Charles City county. formerly res
/ idents of this place. spent several days
Of last week and this week with rel
atives In New Canton. They attended
the funeral OF the late M. NJ. Davis,
and returned to their home on Tues
I day of this week.
Misses Hazel Ancell and Blanche
boswell, the former of Bremo Bluff,
the latter Of New Canton. spent the
week END this week at Bellevue.
I the home of Miss Elizabeth Pitts
here.
| Henry Davis Of near Carys Brook.
/ in Fluvanna county. was the guest IF
| his sister. Mrs. Z. 3. Patteson, Mt
! New Canton, last week.
Owing to the fearful weather. there
were no services in the Gainesville
| Presbyterian church last Sunday.
/ The deep snow of this week pre-
vented the running of a number of
schools In the county. the children
being unable to attend.
The general cali for feeding the
game birds during the heavy snow
Of this week resulted in a general
compliance with the request On the
part Of bird and nature lovers in this
section.
| Rex. S, Q. Coxl, Of Rapidan, Orange
county will visit Trinity Presbyterian
church on the first Sunday in March
in the interests of the committee on
systematic benefcence. Mr.. Coke
Will preach in the Fork Union PreSby-
terrain church in the morning. and at
Trinity church, New Canton In the
afternoon, going II Charlottesville on
Monday, and preaching that morning
| in the Presbyte rian church there. Rev.
Charles NJ Darrell is expected to
| visit Trinity church soon, in the in
terests of the work OF home and for
eign missions,
! Owing to violent weather changes.
there has been much illness through
out this section recently, the ply
sicians keeping busy with their prac-
| tice