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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30
VERA CRUZ KEY TO MEXICO
Tragedy Of Warfare With Southern
Nelghbor viii Be Battles With
Treachercus GuerriIlas.

"The taking of the city OF Vera Cruz
was a great stroke of diplomacy. The
tragedy of it all will come in the guer-
rilla warfare later. The Mexicans
have no patriotism or humanity. 1t
will be a fight against everything and
everybody"
The Rev. DR.. Benjamin S. Hayward
Of Washington, D. c., presiding elder
for the Methodist church for the Vera
Cruz district for number of years,
who is in Des Moines, sees prolonged
warfare ahead. To gain control of the
twenty-five mile government road be-
tween Vera Cruz and Mexico City and
thus cut off the transportation of sup
plies from the port city to the inter.
ior is the best piece Of military stra-
tegy which the American forces could
execute, according to DR.. Hayward
Vera Cruz is to Mexico what New
York City is to America. 1t is its port
and gateway city, 1t is typical trop-
ical port, and an intensely hot place
and very unhealthy, but still wonder
full port. The vessels Of all nations
stop there for coal, and for that rea-
son it is probably the greatest coaling
station in the world. Japan, even, gets
coal at Vera Cruz.
A study OF present conditions In
Mexico relative to the portions Of the
country held by federals and constitu-
tionalists reveals startling condition
of affairs in the light of President VIII
sons attitude toward the war which
he is prosecuting.
The rebel forces are in almost COM
plete occupation OF the northern por-
ton of Mexico, the only portion of the
country contiguous to the border In
the hands OF the federals being lit
tie strip on the eastern border.
1t Is not to be conceived that,
should President Wilson deem 1t ad-
visable to order out the army to en-
force his demands for respect to the
flag, that his military advisers would
allow him to march soldiers through
the country held by the rebels. the
rights of whom the president is assidu-
ously protecting. Under these condi.
lions there could be no land invasion
OF Mexico unless the federals captur-
ed some OF the more central border
towns. Uncle Sam would be forced to
send his army by transport from Gal
weston or New Orleans to Vera Cruz
or Tampico in order not to hurt tbe
feelings of General Villa.
AS the American soldier progresses
inland he would be going uphill contin'
ually, and the climate would become
more and more healthful, until, at a
height of 1000 feet above the sea lev.
ell, the mean temperature would be no
more than GO degrees.
There is no distinction Of races. In
dams are voters, and so far as con.
stitutional limitations are concerned
When Porfirio Diaz left the country,
Mexico had an effective army organic.
alton. He had built up a force OF
$1,000 we'll clothed, well fed, well
equipped men. That army is no more
now, however, and Huerta's forced
drafts have drained the country he
occupies of lighting material. 1t is es.
timated that there is a considerable
army of federals, but they have lost
the discipline and the efficiency upon
which Diaz insisted.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30
VERA CRUZ IS BEST PORT.

There are very few towns in the re-
public that have such an interesting
history as the city of Vera Cruz. ow-
Ing to its mercantile movement. 1t is
the first port Of the republic.
The inhabitants of the port are oc-
cupied with the business of exporta-
ton, importation. and the commission
business There are also cigar and
cigarette factorties, match, soda water.
ice and furniture factories.
Curing the war between Mexico and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30
SENATORS OFFER TO ENLIST
Fall, New Mexico, and Sheppard,
Texas, Tender Services.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Fall of New
Mexico and Sheppard of Texas have
written the president Offering their
services in the operations against
Mexico. Senator Weeks OF Massachu.
sets already had volunteered.
Senator Fall wrote that he wal
ready to resign from the senate and
go to the front.
Senator Williams OF Mississippi. who
made speech in the senate Tuesday
opposing war with Mexico, Nad writ
ten to the president asking that his
son. Robert Webb Williams. be ap-
pointed second lieutenant in the
volunteer service.
All offers have been sent to ne war
department.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30
COLLEGE SALARIES RAISED
Acting President Of University Gets
Boost of $500 From
Board.

Ames.-Tre state board Of educa.
ton at it's meeting here last week,
raised the salary of DR.. Macbride, act
ing president OF the Iowa State uni
versity from $4,000 to $500, and ad-
vanced the pay of H. H. Seerley, pres
ident Of the Teachers college at Ced-
ar Falls to $4,000 year.
Judge Emlln McClain, formerly a
member of the supreme court of Iowa,
was employed as professor of law in
the college of law at the university.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30
Pan American Mediation.

Washington, d. c., April 27.-Pan-
American diplomacy last night made
its first attempt to solve the Mexican
crisis by peaceful negotiations.
The United States government ac-
cepted from Argentina, Brazil and
Chile formal offer to act as inter
mediaries in the present situation,
but reservedly pointed out that an act
of aggression by the military forces
or hostile demonstrations toward
Americans might upset hopes Of i'm
mediate peace.
Coincidentally with the acceptance
OF the offer of mediation, administra.
ton officials announced there would
be no cessation of preparations by
the army and navy for future emery
encies and no orders would be issued
to the naval forces at Vera Cruz or
the ships at sea changing their orig
inal plans. No further steps, howev-
err. to secure reparation for the indig-
mites which gave rise to the present
situation will be attempted while the
effort is being made to bring about
settlement through diplomacy.
Plans Not Revealed.
Although the offer made by the
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30
Iowa paners consolIdate.

Belmond Editor e. A. Pierce o.
this city makes a formal announce
inent that he will sever his connec-
tion with the Herald at Belmond,
about May 1, and that the Herald and
Press will be consolidated Mr.. Pierce
has published the Herald thirty years
or more.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30

the United States, General Scott, with
an army of about $4,000. landed in the
vicinity OF Vera Cruz on March Q, 1871.
He Immediately invested the city
which contained garrison Of about
$500.
On March 22, assisted by a feet UNI
der Commander Perry, he began a ter
rife bombardment. which continued
almost undated for four days. On
March 20 the Mexicans surrendered
The Americans lost IL killed and Sc
wounded and the Mexicans fully 1.0Oc
In killed alone.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30
Smallpox at Orphans, Home.

Davenport-The discovery of a
case of smallpox in the Iowa soldiers
orphans home has caused the board
OF health 20 take stringent measures
to prevent the spread Of the epidemic
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30
improvements Costing $4,000.

Des OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES inVoIV-
ing the expenditure Of $75O,000 to st.
Ambrose cathedral at Sixth avenue
and High street are under considera-
tion and may result in the erection Of
new parochial school apd convent
for the Sisters of Charity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30
The Remedy.

Much to the disgust of its promo
tiers, that telephone venture has gone
into the hands of receiver"
well, why don't they hang up the
receiver"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30
EacIs Grove GARAGE Gone.

Eagle Groye.-Fire did $4,000 dam
age to Middleton Auto company's gar
age here The repair room and six
cars are a total loss.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30

for handling their own affairs in Vera
Cruz under their own laws disap.
peared.
Admiral Fletcher determined there
should be no more quibbling with the
Mexican officials regarding forms of
government Until further notice the
residents of this port will be judged
by military law This proclamation
makes Rear Admiral Fletcher absolute
ruler ashore.
Funston to Command Land Forces.
Selection Of Gen. Frederick Funston
TO command the First brigade of
troops sent to Mexican soil bears a
significance that has not escaped the
notice of army men. The fact that
Funston is the ranking brigadier gen
eral of the army makes his choice nat
ural, but at the same time those ac-
quainted with Funston know he is
peculiarly qualified through hard ex-
perience for the work, given him. II
there Is a quick move on Mexico City,
Eanston is likely to command 1t, at
least until arrival Of General Wood.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30
Sour.

LOOK at the money we took in the
walking race"
Gait receipts, eh?"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30

On Her Tootsies.
Customer wish to get a cure for
corns
Drug Clerk-Hard or soft, madam?
characterization, please.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-04-30
Escape From Fight Cut of.

Despite ire Smelling 1t had received
Tuesday, squad of soldiers continued
to give considerable trouble to the
Americans from the battered Benito
Juarez tower. After they had been
silenced and removed from the tower
1t was discovered that the soldiers
had continued fighting for lack Of
ability to do anything else. The shells
from the warships Tuesday had torn
away the stairway in the tower and
the men had been compelled to remain
IN a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-01
Blankets and Quilts.

THE following is the best way to wash
blankets: Slice half cake of any
good laundry soap in two quarts OF wa
ter. Set on the stove and stir until dis
solved. When dissolved add to cold
water in a tub. To this soapy water add
four tablespoonfuls of powdered borax.
Soak the blankets in this overnight or
for several hours. Wash in this water.
Rinse twice in cold water, wiring and
hang on the line. This recipe will wash
four blankets. Be sure and use only cold
water. and they will come forth as soft
and beautiful as when new. A teaspoon
full of glycerin added to the rinse water
will improve them.
Very heavy blankets may sometimes be
cleaned by hanging them on the line
and turning the hose on them, spraying
them all over Stretch them full length
and fasten heavy weight at each hang
ing corner to prevent the wind from
sWay1ng and wrapping them into a roll
upon the line. The weights hold them in
shape. and when spread out in this man
ner they dry quickly.
Cotton blankets are washed differently
from those made of wool. Saap them
well with laundry soap, fold, and allow
them to soak In tepid water. Wash them
IN an hour or SO and place in boiler of
hol suoS TO steam, not boil. Rinse in
several waters. Use very little bluinp
and dry them double on the line. Press
dry on the wrong side.
Quilts that are liable to fade il washed
may be cleaned with gasoline Place
one at time in a tub and cover with
gasoline. Allow it to remain overnight
Drain and place in a second tub Of gaso-
line Strain the gasoline in the first tub
and use 1t, with a fresh supply. for clean
ing the second piece When washing COL
ored quilts avoid using alkali. 1t will
run the colors and ruin the material II
quilts are badly soiled put kerosene in
the first tub. 1t will cut the dirt
Bedding washed early In the spring
may be dried out Of doors, but the
pieces should afterward be thrown over
a line hung in room, to dry thoroughly.
Ticking should be soaked In water con-
tanning borax. Iron the pieces dry. II
thin. coat lightly with paraffln on the
wrong side. This will prevent feathers
from working through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-01
Corset Choice and Care.

THE care of an expensive corset pro-
longs its life for weeks and even
months So the woman who buys eN-
pensive corsets ought TO know how 70
take care of them.
First a word about expensive corsets
They are real economy for the sto4t
woman She breaks a cheap corset hi 4
week or two, and never feels comfort
able or looks well in it. An expensive
corset. made of stronger materials
boned. perhaps more feNiby. surely NOR
servicea bly,. wears five or six times as
long as the cheaper one.
The slim woman can well wear chez
corsets. II She is slight and Of normal
proportions these will doubtless feel
quite as comfortable and look quite ~
well the more expensive sort. Then
she can indulge in the LUXURY OF gettirs
new a. soon as the old one j.
worn or soiled.
The expensive corset must be sent n
the professional cleaner occasionally. II
Is possible 10 clean corset at home
although il VIII not look as well as one
cleaned by professionals. The cors.i
should be stretched out Oh a board and
scrubbed with brush dipped in soapy
warm water to which a little borax has
been added. II should be scrubbed until
as much dirt as possible has been re
moved. and then it should be rinsed n
clear water. Then it should be pinned
out fiat on a board 10 dry, in the air. but
not in the sun.
The French woman follows a good
plan She has several corsets all the
time, and alternates wearing them. The
ones not in use are aired and then wrap
ped about a wooden cylinder. TO which
they are neatly pinned or tied. They are
then wrapped N tissue paper or in a
muslin or silk case and laid away until
needed Two corsets worn this way
f,,lc han ana &c,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-01
Curing Hiccoughs.

I[CCOCGHS can be as troublesome as
I ] any of the minor ills which aggra-
yate mankind. But from time out of
mind there has been a remedy for every
ill-and hiccoughs share the lot of other
ills in this respect
One old cure for hiccoughs is this:
Take three or four preserved damsons
in your mouth at time and swallow
them by degrees.
A temptation, this would seem TO be,
to children of another generation to have
hiccoughs.
Water drinking often stops this trouble
The water should be slowly swallowed,
not gulped down-swallowed, like the
damsons, by degrees.
The best water treat is this: Fiji
the mouth with cool water. Hold each
forefinger over the lobe Of the ear, clos
ing it tight. Then swallow the water
erly carried out it is almost sure TO cure
hiccoushs.
Still another remedy Is sugar, and this
acts like a charm with some persons
The sugar should be of the granulated
sort, and a full teaspoonful should be
taken at once. 1t should be swallowed
slowly
Holding the breath is sometimes eff
cacious. Hold it and count twenty or
thirty slowly.
In severe cases of hiccoughs accom-
panying illness champagne, a spoonful at
q time, is sometimes found of use. Some
times, too, expert massage eff tho abdo-
men cures hiccoughs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-01

a KITCHEN GARDEN on sunny
~ window sill is convenience and
= Z. delight. II is delightful to
work over and look at; and the bits
* fresh green that can be gathered
~ It give flavor and character to many
cups salads and sauces
The garden can be planted in a shall
9w wooden box or in flower pots. 1t is
sasier TO manage in the boX--so far as
Watering and moving it are concerned
But If it is planted in several pots all
pa-ts of it can be given the full ad-
vautage of the sun.
The first thing to plant is parsley II
axes a long time to germlnate' but
5vheD once il begins to grow it grows
<lrelv and steadily. and a single six
nch pot filled with parsley Will give
a supply for months.
soak the seeds-which should be
fought of a reliable nurseryman-for
They sprout much more quickly if
rreated in this way. Then spread them
On a blotter to absorb the superfiuous
water and then mix them with little
dry sand SO that they can be easily
handled
X <
Have a pot full to the top OF rich
-arth, sprinkle the sand and seeds over
I sprinkle on a little more earth mixed
with sand. sprinkle with water and
-,and in the sun. Keep the earth
Eighty moist until the seeds come up
40 not soak il. as this might rot the
seeds The sandy top soil keeps the
-a.th from caking when the sun is
ot, and so breaking off the tops of
me little plants.
The earth in the pots should always
Sc almost level with the top Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-01

"1ERE has been a reaction against
the exacting of obedience from
/ children in the last generation
The child must behave, to a certain ex-
tent, in the manner its elders wish it to
behave; that condition will exist as long
as we live in an adult-made world. The
majority, or the strongest. always impose
their laws on the weaker. But in dozens
of different ways we have been trying to
get around the old-fashioned laws Of
obedience.
1t is a good thing. The sort of obedi-
ence that went with suppression and in
trospection among children was a veri-
table nightmare to most children. And
it often led-this blind, unattractive sort
Of obedience-to duplicity not dreamed of
among children of happier training.
Obedience, however, should not be sac
rificed. 1t is a characteristic of child
hood which should be encouraged, devel-
oped to its fullest.
Fortunately there are lots Of ways of
developing it. The woman who has the
entire confidence of her children can eX-
plain to them, at a remarkably young
age. lust why it is necessary for them
to obey the grown folk they come in con-
tact With Most OF US recognize, almost
instinclively, that it is always necessary,
in any organization, to have leaders ana
directors. That is the position the parent
ought to occupy. The child ought to take
it's obedience as a matter OIL course put
1t ought to take it willingly.
No sensible child. however, viii OBEY
long where obedience is not inspired by
admiration and trust. That is where the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-01
The Tangerine.

WHEN the tangerine orange Was first
w introduced into China it was so
highly esteemed that it was given as a
gift to the mandarins, and hence became
known as the mandarin orange. Our
tangerine is simply a descendant OF the
ancient mandarin orange.
In the last few years there seems to
have been a falling off in the popularity
of these dainty. little glove oranges, as
they used to be called. Possibly il is be-
cause the modern navel orange, with
its sweetness and delightful flavor. is so
plentiful.
Even So the Appealing Etti- tanGerine
ought to have a bigger place than il has
at present. 1t would seem that the very
fact that the tangerine Skin peeis off so
readily would insure its popularity. But
there are fashions III food. as well as In
clothes. and the wheel of fashion re-
wolves from time to time. Perhaps when
bustles are in again the tangerine will be
daily visitor to our tables
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-01
Obedience and a Modern Child

child trained on modern methods differs
from the child OF long ago. story-book
Tune. VINO obeyed, as it breathed-for
some unknown reason with which it had
little to do.
The following anecdote is told about
Bonaparte.
The child had been told by his father
never to come TO see him without a gov
erness. But the child loved his father
derotedly, and one day. longing for a
glimpse of him, he trotted off TO see him
alone.
The attendant at Napoieon's door knew
about the rule that the little King of
Rome must come accompanied by his
governess. So when the boy approached
the attendant told him to go back 10 his
apartment for his governess.
The youngster drew himself up
The King of Rome wants to pass"
said he.
The emperor of the French doesn' {
want him to-" said the attendant
At that the youngster sighed resignedly.
or perhaps he shrugged his slim little
shoulders and went docilely back to his
nursery and his governess.
Which doesn't tell much about the mod
ern child But hasn't childhood all
through the ages been willing TO submit
to authority II it recognized that the
authority was Well founded?
And isn't the first step in exactins
obedience up to the parents-or guard
ians, as the phrase soes-who exact it?
Firmness. business, an understanding of
the child's point of view-given these
qualities on the part of the elders, obedi-
ence is easily obtained from the young
sters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-01
For Years Word Meant Just One Thing =
Heavy Knitted Wooden Coat-But Now
Fabrics Are Numerous and
Given Much Attention.

TOR years the word sweater has
meant just about one thing a
= heavy. knitted wooden garment
sometimes pulled on over the head some
times put on like coat. sometimes end
ing at the waist. sometimes covering the
hips. There have been differences Of
style in sweaters, as in everything else.
But the fabric Of the sweater has re-
NAMED practically the same.
This winter the word sweater calls to
mind myriad of dainty garments hith-
erto unknown.
There is the striped silk sweater. for in
stance. like the one pictured the right
OF the Illustration. This one Is blue and
green and is made of a fabric knitted by
machine before it is cut out. 1t clings
to the figure and Is buttoned down the
front with blue crocheted buttons. The
sleeves are made in separate pieces and
set into regulation armholes. The cuffs
are unusual. Each is cut in two pieces
with the stripes running up and down on
the outside and around on the inside. a
sash Of green silk. edged with the stripes.
is knotted about the waist. The sweater
is lined with thin green silk.
The middle illustration shows an angora
sweater of magenta The rolling collar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-01
Short Cuts for H0ws@k@@p@rs

They also make the best background for
pictures, as they do not compete with
them in interest A small room looks Its
largest with plain. light-colored walls
When choosing figured paper from the
small sample strips which are shown In
the wall paper stores. it Is extremely
difficult TO determine what the erect OF
whole room is going to be. but as long
as a plain paper is good in color and
quiet in tone, there is little chance of an
inharmonious result.
One advantage which plain papers have
over decorated ones is that they can be
combined with the many delightful ere
tonnes, printed linens and figured ma
terials 4 plain tan is probably the most
satisfactory of all the plain colors. CON-
hined with golden browns and dull yell
lows. it is charming for living room.
Old blue or plum color makes an ex-
| ceedingly effective dining room. and gray
green is delightful in hall or library.
| blends well with every other color. With
! oak. mahogany, or painted furniture 1t
also harmonizes equally well. and creates
a refreshing atmosphere in any room
where it IS used.
| French striped papers are good since
they repeat and emphasize the vertical
dimension of wall. For this reason
/ they can be relied on to give height to a
| low room The contrast between the
| stripes should not be pronounced. and in
| the case Of large rooms alone may broad
| stripes be used. \ quiet striped paper
adds charming dignity to room. They
may be used in bedroom, dining room.
hall. or reception room and look equally
we'll with either plain or figured hangings.
! As general rule bedrooms should be
| treated in light colors. cream white
| stripe papers and floral designs with white
| backgrounds. as II is scarcely possible
for a bedroom to be too bright. 1t is
| far more desirable that room should be
too bright than too dull, for bright ligh,
4, can always be subdued by drawing the
| shades. but if the color of the wall paper
has killed the light in room there is bu,
one remedy. and that is to change the
| wall paper.