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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-15

New York;. H. Edwards, a for
mer third assistant secretary of the
treasury, was arrested, accused of de-
serting his family in Washington.
San Francisco.-In formal state
ment to commissioners from the var
ious states and abroad, President Moore
of the 1915 exposition declared the
fairs opening will not be postponed
owing to the European war.
Los Angeles, Cal.--An order was
signed for the removal to Portland,
Oregon, of Sidney Sperry, charged with
land frauds
San Pedro, Cal.--The British steamer
Clam arried from Hongkong and first
heard of the European war. She saw
no German warships en- route
Los Angeles Massachusetts, claim
ants TO portion the estate of the
late Mrs. Arcadia De Baker were re-
ported to have aoffereds compromise
for $750,000. The estate is said to be
worth $l2,OOO,OO0.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-15

All over the world Connie Mack is
known as just Connie Mack, although
his right name is Cornelius McGillicud.
dy. Recently Mrs. Mack wired to her
husband in Cleveland, having heard
that ne was ill., Did she send the
message to Mr.. Cornelius McGillicuddy
She did not. She addressed him as
Connie Mack. And he in reply address
ed his wife as Mrs. Connie Mack. Both
were afraid to send the messages to
the Cornelius MeGillicuddys. Nobody
knows who they are. But everybody
has heard Of Mr., and Mrs. Connie
Mack.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-15

San Francisco.-An unidentified man
shot and killed himself on the steps of
the morgue.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-15

Dongola, Ill.--Three men were killed
by the fall of wall during a $2O0,O
fire.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11

HOPE 50, ANYWAY
Blobbs-Do you think we shall
know each other in heaven?
Slobbs-I hope so. Few Of us really
know each other here.-Philadelph
Record.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11
ON THE SAFE SIDE

YES" said the fond mother, as she
looked at her sturdy little son; there
goes the boss of this house,"
"And the other children don't
mind?" queried her friend.
ooh, no; he gets everything he
wants, bless him! But why doesn't
Bridget come along with the tea
things?"
Investigation proved that Bridget
had taken French leave for the after
noon, and her return home at ten that
night was greeted with dark looks
from her mistress.
"You don't say you're returned?"
she said coldly. who, pray, gave you
permission to go off for the day."
'"The boss, num-"
''Now, don't tell liesw
"Sure, mum, We told me the other
day if OF wanted a holiday l was to
ask the boss. Oh gave him a sugar
Fstick, and he said he didn't care if l
didI'
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11
REASON QUITE VALID

The train was somewhat full. Still,
although he couldn't find a corner
seat, there was really plenty of room
for Algernon in the third-class
smoker" which perforce he had to
enter. Plenty of room, yes; but on
the beat beside him lay a sack, which
gave off a most fearsome smell.
81 say" remarked Algernon to the
yokel on the further side of the Of
fensive bundle, do you mind remov-
ing that sack from the seat?"
81 do" replied the countryman. Il
mind very much
AIgernon was silent for a while.
Then:
Unless you remove that sack" he
sighed. I'm afraid l shall have to
call the guard"
"Then call the guard
And the countryman continued
peacefully to pull at his pipe.
ALSO the engineer" he added,
land the fireman, and the station
master"
Algernon's lips said nothing, but
his eyes said much. And at the next
station he duly carried out his threat.
The guard, being peace-loving
man, tried to settle the dispute by
tactful, persuasive methods.
Come, come!" he pleaded, after a
lengthy argument. why won't you
do as the gentleman asks, and shove
that bundle on the rack?"
"Why?" replied the countryman.
Because it amt mine"
-O-O-
IIRGENT CASE
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-11
URGENT CASE

"Drs. Smith and links are going to
operate on Hawkins"
Necessary"
yep. DR.. links wants a new car,
and Dr. Smith has heavy note COM
ing due" Pennsylvania Punch
Bowl
-O-O
uODE ca ANYWAY
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
REBELS BELIEVE UNCLE SAM
IS TRYING TO BLUFF HUERTA

Torreon, Mexico, April ls.-lntimation
OF a cOnstitutionalist belief that the
United States is ''bluffinG" in the move
ment of its fleet against Huerta was made
today by Gen. Felipe Angeles. minister
of war in the cabinet OF Gen. Carranza.
Il do not believe" he said. that the
United States will use extreme means
against the Huerta government. 1t is
too enlightened and civilized to demand
by force of arms an apology from a
government that is a government in name
only
The insult to the American flag was
perpetrated by an ignorant officer OF Il
disorSanized army. and it would seem a
pity IL such an offense. caused by his
clumsincss. should be the cause of war
between the two countries.
1T seems to me that Huerta is taking
advantage of the blunder TO force a
recognition of his government. l pre-
dicted a long time ago that if our army
took TOrreon Huerta would resort to
every low trick possible to bring about
serious complications between the two
countries
Il seriously hope that President Will
son and Secretary Bryan will not he led
into doing anything that will result in
war, because war can mean only great
suffering for the whole republic of
Mexico
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
PRESIDENT IS READY
TO CALL OUT militia
District National Guard Will Be
Among First Ordered to Front if
War Is Declared.
MAY MOBILIZE 10000 MEN

All that is necessary in order to mobil-
ize a volunteer army Of 10000 men for
use In Mexico is an order for the Presi-
dent calling out the National Guard OF
various States for service. There would
intervene a nominal period OF transcript
tion from State National Guardsmen 10
members OF the United States volunteers
before the second line of offense could be
made an expeditionary force for foreign
service.
Brig. Gen. A. l. Mills. chief OF the di-
vision of militia affairs. yesterday denied
that any special orders have gone out for
he explained that under a general order
Guard is prepared for immediate call
The Office of Gen. Mills in the War De-
partment is just now decorated with maps
of the United States and Mexico. tagged
here and there with markers indicating
Of transportation in case a movement of
the citizen soldiery becomes necessary
On the point of which States would
first he called upon for expeditionary-
service Gen. Mills preserved entire si-
lence. He said. however. that in a num-
ber of States the militia forces were MT
at the highest desirable state of efficiencv.
The guards of New York. New Jersey.
Pennsylvania. Ohio, Illinois. and New
England and the District of Columbia,
however. are in condition to justify an
immediate transfer from inactive to &c
tive service. So also are the guards of
one or two of the Southern States and
the Pacific Coast
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
IT, S. NOT TO BLOCKADE
PORTS Held BY REBELS?
Officials Say Negotiations Have Been
Completed with Carranza Whereby
He Keeps Hands Off,"

FL Paso, Texas. April 1s.-Washington
officials have been in communication with
Gen. Carranza and other constit utional-
ist officials during the last few days in
regard to the stand that the constitu-
tiOnalists may take in case the United
States is forced by Huerta 10 take dras-
tic action against federals because OF
the Tampico incident. One of the propo-
sitiOns which the United States govern
ment has taken up with Carranza is the
matter of the blockade Of Mexican ports.
1t is understood that CarranZa has re-
piled to Washington that the cOnstitu-
tiOnahsts will maintain absolute neutral
ity IL the United States does not place
an embargo on ports Of the Northern
border and coast ports held by the con-
stitutionalists. This. it is said. the
United States has agreed with Carranza
not to do.
The attempt Of one Mexican federal
prisoner to escape from Fort Bliss prison
camp early today. and the conduct of
another in maliCiously breaking. with n
sling shot. the electric bulbs in the camp.
resulted in both being shot and wounded
by sentries Of the Twentieth Infantry. -
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
AIR FLEET READY FOR WAR.
Could BE Dropping Bombs I'm Mex
leo I'm n Few Hours.

Could Be Dropping Bombs I'm Mex
leo in n Few Hours.
Uncle Sans aeroplane feet is ready for
any contingency. War Department Of
fcials admitted yesterday that plans of
the army wal college contemplated a
wide use Of this new arm OF the service
in case Of hostilities in Mexico.
Within a very few hours the main
notilla of the air feet can be dropping
bombs and doing scout duty in Northern
Mexico. Most OF the government ma
chimes are now concentrated at San
Diego Cal. So far no steps have been
taken to bring these aeroplanes and the
avlators to border cities or to seaports,
where they might be transported to Mex
ican rOrts.
Col Reber of the signal office, admitted
that he now had in hand full plans for
the ''aeroplane invasion" He refused to
outline what they contemplated.
The United StateG is paying about
$2, 3S2 a day for mere up-keep charges
alone, excluding pay of officers and men,
maintaining these already there and keep
ing under awaiting orders" a fleet on
the Pacific Coast.
This was figured out from Navy De-
partment estimates yesterday. The totals
do not include special emergency sup
plies of coal, food. and ammunition, and
the cost would be enormously increased
If any ammunition was actually used.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
HUERTA DOESN'T WANT WAR,
DECLARES MEXICAN OFFICIAL

Mexico City. April 1S-'President Huer-
Ia does not want war with the United
States. He wants peace. both domestic
and foreign. and will work to that end -
The foregoing statement was made to-
day by a prominent official of the Mexico
government at the conclusion OF an all
night cabinet meeting at the national
palace, in which the President submitted
to his advisers the ultimatum sent by
the United States government refusing
to comply with his inquiry" as to
whether the salute to the American flag
and that of the United States acknowl-
edSing it be fired simultaneously.
After the session ended a messenger
was sent to Charge d Affaires O'Shaugh-
messy with a statement telling the atti-
tude OF President Huefa. Mr.. O'Shaugn-
messy refused to discuss this or give any
intimation of the statements contents
but declared that all information as TO
the negotiations will have to be given
out at Washington.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
VILLA GUARANTEES ,
SAFETY OF AMERICANS
Il Should Worry" He Says. Speaking
of America Ulimatum to
Huerta. /
TO TAKE NO HAND If WAR COMES

Torreon. Mexico, April 1S.-Gen- villa
was asked today for his view Of the
trouble between the United States and
the Huerta government
Me no mOestana' he replied-mule-
Idriver Spanish for II should worry"
1t is HUerta's bull that is being
gored.'' the general went on, ''and am
not worrying about the outcome.
know Huerta as cowardly, and 1 do not
think he will dare TO defy the United
States. As | see it from this distance,
il is a matter between Huerta, the
traitor, and Wilson. the great President
Of the American people. As truly as 1
believe that right will triumph, as 1t has
triumphed in the cause which l am try
ing to lead. the traitor Of the south can
only show his CowaTdice by complying.
As l have been informed by my
friends. the situation is not one which
the constitutionalist government has any
Fart in. We have offered American and
other foreign property all the protection
possible under war time conditions. and
l am sure that the President OF the
American people has no quarrel with
US Should it become necessary for the
matter to he taken up automatically with
the cause ! represent, il will, of course.
be done through my general, Venustiano
Carranza, the supreme chief of the revo-
luton
1T is impossible for me to speak with
any authoritg except in that territory
which my forces have conquered by forCs
of arms.
Should the act Of a drunkard and
murderer be construed as an act of
war. and should war result? l can
assure all Americans living within the
bounds Of the COnstitutiOnalist terri
tory that they will be protected. for
such a war would be a war with
civilized nation. and all the rules Of
civilized warfare will be observed by
me and by the men under my COM
mand.
However. it is hardly possible that
the act Of an irresponsible man such
as HuCrta can he construed as an act
of war on the part of uatiCn, 4 large
part Of which is struggling to over
throw the misrUle of this very indi-
vidual should war follow in the ef-
forts of the United States to make this
man apologize for an insult offered to
the American flag | personally will
guarantee the lives and property of all
American and foreign nOncOmbatants
in the territory which my troops con-
troll"
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
MONTE CARLO" OVER BORDER

San Diego. Cal. April 1S.-United States
officials were greatly concerned today
by the report that President Huerta. OF
Mexico. had issued a lifetime concession
for the operation of a Monte Carlo of
Mexico at Calientes Springs, near Tia
Juana. Lower California. Tia Juana is
just over the border from this city
According to the report, Calientes
Springs is to be the scene of unrestricted
gambling. horse racing. bull fighting,
cock fighting. and all kinds of amuse-
ments appealing to the sporting element
being allowed. 1t will also maintain
opium dens and disreputable resorts of
every description. it is said. The conces-
sionaire is said to he an American
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
! resident in Record Day
HUERTA BREAKS UP GOLF GAME
IOff to Join Mrs. Wilson
April IS Eventful Day in
Life Of the President

Here IL the record OF events I'm
the life of President Wilson on
April Is, 1915
A game of golf at the WASH
ington Country Club.
A hurried notice from the
White House that Huerta has
refused to salute the United
States Gag.
A dash back to Washington In
an automobile.
The drafting of an ultimatum
to Huerta.
A long motor ride In the coun-
try.
A quick change to formal aft
ernoon dress and attendance at
the wedding of Chairman Henry
ID. Flood, of the House Commit
tee on Foreign Relations, to
Miss Anna Portner.
Attendance At q thester in the
evening.
At 11i12 o'clock last night
boarded his private car and left
for White sulphur Springs.
The President will remain In
White sulphur Springs only un-
til tonight. He will be kept sd-
vised OF the Mexican situation.
He II making the trip 10 bring
Mrs.. Wilson back to Washing
ton.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
Duties of State Interrupted to ATTEND
Wedding of Representative Flood.
Former Enemy at the Baltimore
Convention.

When the biographer OF President Will
son. IN the course OF his work comes to
recount April IS, 1914, he probably will
start his account as follows:
This was the most diversified day in
the life history OF this most interesting
character.
Events big and little have pursued one
another from breakfast time until mid
night. The President began the morning
with the determination to make holiday
of his Saturday. He made an early start
for the Washington Country Club intent
upon a game OF golf with DIR. Cary
Grayson. his naval aid. The game had
| just been finished when a hurry call was
borne TO the Chief Executive announcing
that Huerta had defied the last request
OF the United States for reparation OF the
recent insult to the flag at Tampico. The
President hurried to the White House,
and without stopping to change from his
golfng toggery adjourned to his study on
the second floor OF the White House
proper to prepare his ultimatum.
A little later in the afternoon. after
the President had enjoyed subduing the
appetite which the golf game had given
him, he cast aside once more the cares
Of state and went for a long motor ride
in the country.
Returning from the ride shortly after
I CLOCK, the PRESIDENT dOnned formal
afternoon habiliments and attended the
wedding of Chairman Henry d. Flood.
OF the House Committee on Foreign AZ
fairs, to Miss Anna POrtner, of Wash
ington and Manassas Va.
There was n significance to this social
duty which interested Washington great
ly. 1t was Representative Flood who. in
alliance with John r. Sfanchfield. OF New
York; Charles F. Murphy, Roger Sulli-
van. OF Illinois. and Senator Bankhead,
Of Alabama. led the combined anti -Bryrn
forces in the Baltimore convention OF
1912 against the present Secretary of
State and other leaders Of the Wilson
cohorts. The Presidents attendance at
NJ. Floods wedding was generally ac-
cepted as the burying of the Baltimore
hatchet
The President dined quietly at the
White House and Immediately after DIN
ner went TO the theater. He had to de-
part before the final curtain. for he was
scheduled TO leave Washington for White
Sulphur Springs. w. Va, where Mrs.
Wilson has been spending a short season
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
REBEL FORCES RoUT FEDERALs
FROM 8 TOWNS IN COAHUILA

Chihuahua, Mexico. April IS - The
towns OF Salinas. Victoria. and Puento
Morales, in Coshuila. were captured to-
day by cOnstitutionalist troops in COM
mand of Gen Pablo Gonzales. according
to an official report to Gen. Carranza.
Soon. after the opening Of the attack the
federsls abandoned the towns, fleeing
westward.
that the constitutionalIst forces under
Col Zervano Martinez had destroyed the
railroad line connecting San Luis PotosI
with Saltillo. and while operating aloni;
the line had met several bands of fed
erals in retreat from San Pedro to SAL
tllo. These were dispersed,
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
HUERTA REFUSES
TO SALUTE FLAG
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
mand OF the Atlantic feet now steaming
toward Tampico. and to all other COM
manders in Mexican waters. 1t puts
them on notice of the acuteness of the
situation and of the necessity for the
final preparations TO undertake the block
ade an seizure of all Mexican ports.
Huerta Forcing War.
H. :as fat refusal to fire the salute to
the American flag u-' twenty-one guns
are given by this country simultaneously
is regarded here now as a definite indica-
ton of his desire to force the United
States into hostilities. There no longer
remains any doubt il Washington that
Huerta prefers to face a war with the
United States rather that subject his
personal fortunes solely to the continued
campaign that is being waged by the
constitutions 1t is believed here
that Huerta hopes to unite the factions of
to retire with honor and be proclaimed a
patriot
His unyielding attitude in the face of
the overpowering superiority of the
United States has led to a revival of the
rumors ahoat in Washington ;ome time
ago that Huerta would Gepend in the
event of an emergency upon the support
of Japan. These rum DIS are, however.
apparently groundl' and everybody
here is convinced that his show of de-
fiance is borne of jNsperation.
Day IL EyentfuI.
A series of impressive events made up
the days chronology First of all, the
President received the news OF Huerta's
defiance in an automobile in which he
was returning to Washington from the
golf links at a country club over on the
Virginia border. The President hurried
to the White House, and without stop
ping to change from his golfng costume,
went with Secretary Bryan to his study
to prepare his ultimatum. Later, evil
dencing the finality with which he had
spoken in reply to Huerta, the President
apparently abandoned consideration of
the crisis and went for a ride in the
country, at the end OF which he donned
his formal clothes and attended the mar
riage of Henry ID. Flood, chairman of
the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Last night Mr.. Wilson left for White
Sulphur Springs, W. Va. where he will
spend today with Mrs. Wilson, expecting
to return tomorrow morning in time to
address Congress.
President Wilson began his day a few
minutes after o'clock, when he came
to his office to await news from Secretary
Bryan upon the reply Huerta had made
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
AMERICANS IN PANIC RUSH
FROM INTERIOR OF MEXICO

Vera Cruz, April 1S-A rush of Ameri-
cans from the interior OF Mexico to this
port Is expected as a result OF warning
notices sent them from relatives and
friends in the United States that they
ought to leave before dangerous devel-
opments' make their departure difficult.
1t is reported here the Mexico crisis
will reach a climax within twenty-four
hours. The transport Hancock has ar
rived at Tampico with $50 marines and
Rear Admiral Badgers squadron of
dreadnoughts has entered the Gulf of
Mexico. This news has convinced Mexi-
can officials here that the United States
means business.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
HUERTA NOT WORRIED BY
APPROACH OF U. S. WARsHIPs

Answering MESA ges OF inquiry from
numerous newspapers of the United
States. President Huerta of Mexico has
sent out the following:
Mexico City, April IS
"As a reply to your valued message,
hereby will state that the charges made
against the government of the republic
are entirely baseless, as the broad inves-
tigation now in progress will make clear
In this connection. Regarding the ap-
pioach of the American fleet to Mexican
waters. that will not modify the honest
and serene policy Of the government of
this republic
CsiEnedD ". HUERTA."
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19

of rest and recuperation from the rigors
OF the social season just past as well as
from her recent slight illness. The PrcsI-
dent will remain only one day in the his
toric resort, as the highly probable he
cessity for his appearance before Con-
gress on Monday must recall him. Tie
purpose of his going for this flying visit
is his desire to accompany Mrs. Wilson
on her return journey to Washington.
The Presidential party will leave White
Sulphur Springs at ll:l2 o'clock tonight
arriving in Washington shortly after I
o'clock tomorrow morning. The President
was accompanied on his trip only by Dr.
Grayson. He will be kept informed OF the
situation in Mexico by telegraph and telc-
phone today. 1t is regarded as likely that
Huerta's reply to the ultimatum OF yes
terday will he received in time tonight to
be communicated to the President before
the special train leaves for Washington
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
Sets Loose Army and Navy.

The joint resolution passed by
Congress just before the spanish
war. which is likely no serve as
q pattern for action by Congress
ON Monday, contains this vital
clause.
sThirdi That the President of
the United states be, and he
hereby is, directed and empower
ed to use the entire land and
naval forces of the United States
and to call into the active sery-
ice % the United States the
militia of the several states to
such extent rs may be necessary
to carry these resolutions into
effect"
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
NUDE ART FAVORED.

New York. April 1S-A dispatch to
the American says:
Washington society and the artist
colony are commenting on the view of
MaXimilian Harden that nude pictures
in art should be encouraged.
Mrs. Wilson recently had Love Of
Life. a famous study in the rude. re-
stored to the White House collection.
This painting was hanished by Mrs.
Taft
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
AMERICAN RESIDENTS
In MEXICO In TERROR
Panic Reported Among United States
Citizens in Huerta's Capital
as War Nears.

Reports reached Washington late last
night of great uneasiness among the
American residents of Mexico City. Il
was stated that serious disorders were
threatened as a result of the anti-Ameri-
can sentiment growing out of the present
tense relations between the two govern
ments.
Secretary of State Bryan refused to
confirm or DENY these reports or to indi-
cate the tone of Charge d'Affaires
O'Shaughnessys reports in this regard.