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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
NAVY.

.T'tain B. c. DECKER, to command
tennessee.
mmander r. r. BELKNAP. to Ten
Uessee
eutenant Commander Z. P. JEssOP,
% Tennessee.
= tenant W. W. DORSHBOUGH. 10
5rooklyn.
aItenant r. ]. FLETCHER. to tenn
.aorary duty receiving ship at New
York. y. Y.
2 tenant Ounior grade) +. g. HAAS.
San Francisco as navigator
Gunior gradeD T. NJ. TIP
TON, to navy recruiting station.
omaha, Neb.
sutenant Gunior grade) W. A. HODG-
NAN, TO navy recruiting station,
Atlanta, Ga.
.utenant Junior grade) f. H. WILL
LIAMS, to command TonCpah
sutenant Gunior grade) D. G. LAIZ-
IRE. TO Tennessee.
F Itanaut Gunior grade) H. II. NOR
TON. 10 Tennessee
ign, T. 5. WILKINSON. to Tonnes
see
gn J. T. MATHEWS, TO receiving
ship, Norfolk. Va.
.rign ]. a. LEE. to New Hampshire
plain r. Y. RHEA, to treatment
Naval Hospital, Norfolk
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
l)OK FOR. JAPAN TO
SEIZE WAR PRETEXT
|t.iCiaI Circles Here Expect
Mikado to Take Territory
From Germany.

NEW YORK. Aug. IA Washing
bn dispatch to the Sun says:
"Nfficials here and members of the
biz lomatic Corps are watching with
reat interest for some indication or
hat Janan is to do with respect to
he war in Europe.
The belief is strong in Washington
hat Japan intends to get into the
onflict, If there is the slightest ex-
,se Offered her to act under the terms
Il her treaty of alliance with Great
IritsIn Thus far there have been no
eports received here of any attack
bon British interests in the Far East
Ehich is the only justification, under
be Anglo-Japanese alliance. for Japan
liking a hand in the game
Germany May Avoid Clash.
<"Hhe impression that japan would
he to get into it is based largely upon
be belief that she could win much by
htering the war. and that at very lit
cost Were Japan to throw her
brces into the conflict in the Far East,
here would be a tremendous prepon-
erance in favor of Japan, Great Brit
In, France, and Russia as against
ermany alone. for Austria has prac-
cally nothing in those regions;
II, is this certain preponderance
XSsinst her which gives rise to the
Xelief here that Germany VIII MAKE
Eery effort 20 avoid a clash with the
3 bring down upon her the power OF
kspan. The loss Of Tsing-tau and the
n .r.,Il German influence in that part
h china to Japan is believed to De
r,ain if the Mikado enters the con-
liCt. tor tanap.s
|ssur1ed desire to get into II pertains 10
f. relations of the United States with
Ensn. By many it is believed that
Ersn is anxious to have occasion arise
n roinq TO the assistance of Great
Britain, in order that she may place
kat country under heavy obligation TO
eT in case of a conflict between Japan
nC the United States at some time in
be future.
Could Sweep South Pacific.
e. uring the last year, when the rela-
cns between the United States and
kpan threatened to become strained,
he general belief was that Great Brit
in would decline to join Japan in any
a. against the United States, not only
ecsuse of the repugnance~ of such ac-
|or generally to the British people, but
50 because the interests of Canada
nd Australia are so nearly identical
ith those of the United States with
egard to japanese immigration.
Should Japan join in the war on Ger
iany, il is declared, il would be a SIM
he matter indeed for her to capture
b. German possessions in the south
a. fic. These consist chiefly of the
arUline Islands and 2 number of the
Eamoan islands. Possession of the Ger
man Samoans by the japanese would
give the latter strong strategic point
right alongside one belonging To the
United States. which already is plan
hing a giant wireless station on the
Bland of Tutuila- Such islands world
most useful to Japan as cOalins sta
To-. il is declared, not only in case of
lost Iities with the United States. hut
s. for the support of her trade routes
the United States and South and
|eg raj America"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
Army and Navy
ARMY.

st Lieutenant HARRY c. BLAIR,
Iedical Reserve Corps, is ordered to
ctive duty and will proceed to Fort
Hiss, Tex.
}or ASTON HAMILTON. Coast
Artillery Corps, is detailed as a
member Of the Board for Testing
Lifted Cannon. vice Major FRANZ
*. FERGUsON, Coast Artillery
Corps.
tain WILLIAM ii. MONCRIEF.
Medical Corps. from the Walter
ICED General Hospital. to Baltimore.
Id. on business pertaining to the
edical Department of the Army.
'"Hd Lieutenant FREDERICK F.
HI, Eighteenth Infantry. to West
rOint. y. Y, August -. 1914. to the
nited States Military Academy,
or duty.
- Lieutenant CHARLES F. HERR.
'wenty-second Infantry, is placed
IN the list of detached officers to
AXE effect August u. 1914, and First
lieutenant EVAN L. LEWIS, In
Asntry, Is removed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
MOVEMENTS OF VESSELS.

wed Missouri, Illinois. and Rhode
Island at Hampton Roads: Rhode
sland at Tangier sound. Caesar at
Puerto Plata: Connecticut At Phila-
delphia: Nansan at Mazatlan: MAY
flower at washington.
led-Rhode Island from Hampton
Roads for Tangier sound: Beale
from Norfolk for Newport: CuIR0a
from TampiCo for New York. Dos
Moines from Vera Cruz for Lobos
Stand: Virginia from Vera Cruz for
Guantanamo: New Jersey from Vera
rug for Guantanamo. Caesar from
puerto Plata for Santo Domingo
Tity: Eanshan from La Pas for
Mazatlan: MayfIower from Hamp-
on Roads for Washington.
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Vital Records.
BirthI

Harvey G. and Anna NJ Jackson. girl.
John +. and Moilie A. Wickesser, girl.
Thomas o. and Lillian A. Demarr, girl.
J; Fred and Elsie Brady. boy.
Chester A. and Doris X. Slater. girl.
Ephraim and Sarah Reznet. boy.
Edward and Anna Rausch. grit
George and julia E. Melting girl.
Motley and Hattie Wingate, boy
William and Gertrude McOsker. boy.
Frederick c. and Harriet Bamman, boy.
James and Sara Thompson. boy
William and Lottfe Ayers, girl
Marriage Licenses
Walter T. Groves. of Washington. and
Mary z. WEIGH, Of Rison. Nd.
James Z. McFadden and Florence B. Good.
man. of Richmond, Va
Samuel c. g. Robinson. Of Albany. n. Y,
and Pauline Rosenbaum. Of Washington.
Deaths.
EvaIina NJ Prudhomme 50 years. 1915 Four.
teenth street northwest.
Mary e. Stuhmann, 81 years. 1905 P stree,
Benjamin FRANKLIN jackson, q years, Gov.
eminent Hospital for the Insane.
William Readmond, years, Children's Hos
pital.
Robert Crasty Ryan, day. 1893 street
Thomas McDermott. 10 hours. 24ss x street
northwest.
Herman V. Bierley. hours, Georgetown
Isaac Farrell. 80 years. Garfield Hospital.
Irene Henderson, 81 years, Government Hos
pital for the Insane.
John Yates. 10 years. Government Hospital
Francis Bond. s. years, Providence Hospital
Aaron snowden. IL years. Freedman's Hos
James w. Brooks. months. Deanwood
~,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

Emperor William is said TO have
abandoned his intention of making
a visit to AiX-la -Chappelle, near
the Belgian frontier.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

To guard Copenhagen from sur
prise attack by Germany the Dan
ish government has mined Kjoetee
bav and the waters between Seeland
and the Abager Islands. according
TO a Paris dispatch.
Four regiments of infantry sta
toned at Winnipeg, have been or
dered to proceed Immediately to Que
bee. They will be sent abroad. 1t is
believed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

More than 100000 was raised by
merchants of Moscow in fifteen min
utes, for relief of the wounded Rus
sian soldiers and their families.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

A report from Basel states that
schools. churches. and hotels are
filled with wounded in the fighting
at Muelhausen, the hospital facili-
ties having proved inadequate to
care for the large numbers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
Realty Transfers

IA Pzrk-Ciara A Marden et viz Edwin
z 10 Francis r. and Mary V. FOurnier
lot J. square 1898, 500
,-1rv Chase Groye-Msrsaret 7. Fox 30 Full
y r Gordon. lot ,. SQUIRE 20l4. SO Full
.u z Gordon et UN. 10 Margaret T. Fox
,' L. square 2oI3. sI,7ls,
., rectic1It Avenue Terrace-Charles +
\ re and william NJ. Terrell Ia Fulton
Gordon. lots 81 and g.. square 1889 so
2 shington observation-disclosures G. Taylor
b. William z Wilson and Mary 81. Will
son lots IS. s. a. and q. square $685. SO
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

The mayor of Igncy, a village on
the French frontier. is reported TO
have been shot by German troops.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
MOTORCYCLES AND BICYCLES

MOTOR, 'YCLES-I9l3 twin Indian. sI75: 1877
tWin RS. 800. 1911 RS. single. $50: 1909
Indian. single $50: Indian Maid sidecar. SIS:
Minneapolis single. mag. ii. p. $50. Lib
Inc >G4 9Th ST y. ". Agent Pope aud
RS motorcycles and bicycles
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

for. The Queen Yesterday spent
six hours in the hospitals. listening
to the soldiers stories, lnqulrlnS
about their families. and assuring
each of her sympathy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

Canadian Pacific officials in Mon
treal have issued a circular stating
that all employees enlisting for serv-
Ice in. the European war would re-
ceive full pay for six months and
their positions kept open.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

Nine Bosnian towns have been
occupied by the invading SerNian
troops. who are steadily advancing
into Austrian territory. according to
an announcement made by the Serv-
ian war office
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

A dispatch from Nish. Servia. indi-
Gates that the Balkan states Will
support Russia in the present con-
f1ict.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
FOX Observation-Disclosures

c. T. HUNTERS EXTERMINATOR. IN
SECTICIDE, DISlNFECTANT, DEODOR-
1ZER, kills all reaches. bed bugs water
bugs, moths. mosquitoes. etc. VIII not stain
bed clothing. PIT. can. with sprayer &c. A
bug killer without equal. Known every
where. Ask those who have used it, They
will tell you the rest Hunters Floor oil.
known everywhere. only Soc a gallon 1l3
Pa. ave. y. w. Phone NJ. 545S
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
HELP WANTED-MAlE

\ GOOD BARBER Tor SATURDAY %J" guar
antrcd j. FABRIZIO. 1885 Wise ave
BARBER For Saturday: $500 18th and {
SITS s W.
BLACKSMITH HELPER. +, SrhlN|-
MAN SONS. It'll and Eye SITS D w
BOYS Sixteen years of age and
over, for bundle wrappers, floor
service and stock. Apply to L. o.
Norris, Eansburgh & Bro. ]
CLEANER and PREssER-152i North Capt.
toI st
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

THESE bargains. viii stand close IN
spectiOn Grocery in Columbia Heights:
Invoice or $3.50. Groceries all sections at
right prices. LunchroOm. 18th st. only 500
Lunch AMI pOolrOom. corner y. W. cheap at
$500. cigar and newsstand. excellent Ioca-
ton y. W. price attractive. Barber shops
at 500 and $50. Roaming house special $50
I" buy or sell places, us tor results
NEW NOLsk kL-SI y ESS EROkERS- 1T z
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

ROOMING HOUSE-l2th st: Is rooms. steam
heat. best house in the city for the price
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

Heavy cannonading has been heard
at intervals off the coast near Dover
The reports come from the north
east.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

Two German warships were OBJ
served today off Landsort. an is,
land in the Baltic. off the coast OF
Sweden.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

CAFE-9th ST.; 6 furnished rooms pays the
rent; cheap for cash, or exchange Tor teal
estate
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

SPECIAL BARGAINS.
BOOMING HOUSE-E,h ST. cafe attached
"A rooms; well furnished and all rented
ms ke ,,ffe
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

BOOMING HOUSE-k st: Is rooms hot wa.
ter heat; rooms all rented, rent only $50
Price, $3.50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

John L. Ferguson. a Dartmouth
graduate, who halls from Spokane
Washington, has been released by
the Canadian authorities at Halifax.
Nova Scotia, after being detained as
a spy for several days. 1t was shown
that Ferguson was employed in max
ing maps of Nova Scotia for the
government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
The Safest Investments

Are those that do not fiuctuate during dis
turbed conditions OF the money or stock mar
kets. First deed OF tTus. notes tfirst mort
gages). well secured real estate in the
District OF Columbia, constitute gilt sdge''
iPvestments. They do not depend upon the
financial responsibility Of individuals or cor
porations for their stability, and are exempt
from taxation personal property. We can
supply such investments in amounts from
$500 upward. Send for booklet. Concerning
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

Cologne is plunged into total dark
ness each night for fear of hostile
aviators Other German towns are
taking the same precautions. IN
the spire Of the Cathedral of Cologne
aeroplane destroying guns have been
mounted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

Departure of the Austro- Hungarian
anba ssador to Italy from Rome,
stated to be for reasons of health.
was really due, says a Paris dis
patch. to the impossible situation re-
sulting from his failure to obtain
Italian support for Austria and Ger
many.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

The wounded Belgians in the Brus-
sells hospitals are being visited daily
by Queen Elizabeth. who is putting
forth every effort to see that they
are comfortable and properly cared
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

The Russian fleet is still in con-
troll of the Finnish CULTS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

BIG MONEY paid for stock Of merchandise
furniture. store and Office fixtures ID.
NOTES. cor. sth and ID SITS. y. W. Phone
NJ zoos
/ WILL pay more for YOUR furniture than
any man IL: city. l viii furnish your home
complete for less; get prices, then try Inc.
CoLL1NSGRU, 100 9th ST. y. w
HIGHEST CASH pi,ces paid for worn cloth
ing: either ladies' or gan;Iemen's; send pos
tsl will call. b. TARSHES. Los 7th st. "
w Phone North 49,
WANTED-Furniture for cash. Sell your
goods to the who gives the most
money. see HOLLYWOOD. 9Th and K.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

War risks on importations and ex-
portations by sea will be covered by
the French government in order to
encourage commerce during the war.
Announcement has been made that
vessels under a French flag will be
covered to S per cent of their value,
while the total value of cargoes un-
der the flag of allies of neutral
will be covered in consideration of a
premium.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
FOR EXCHANGE

EyDR EXCHANGE-slOC O to $500. ono In clear
ground: Connecticut avenue and 10Th street
extended. for desirable income property.
EIHITON r. GORDON. Owner. Colorado
Building Main 5S3I. Brokers, attention
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

Norris G. Co., Inc, of New Orleans,
owners of 265, 900 bushels of wheat in
the hold of the British steamer Ath-
erstone, which put into Norfolk, Va,
to escape capture, have hbeled the
vessels, cargo. The vessel cleared
from New Orleans July p for Plume.
Austria. The libellants allege that
the CAPTAIN of the vessel insisted on
taking the cargo to the Austrian port
when he was told, after war was de-
clared, to take the wheat to a neu-
trail or British port.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

When the japanese steamer Shi-
koku Maru failed to heed the har-
Dor regulations at Hongkong, she
was fired on by the British fort at
that place and seriously damaged.
One of the vessels crew was killed.
was assisted into port by a
80. eminent tug.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORkINGMEN-AIl OF Which argues for
more business; our way OF selling is most
sure TO keep the trade We have and TO bring
more; no one can duplicate, the slightly used
coats and vests. 81 to S. and that's so one
price JUSTH'S OLD STAND, 6l9 d.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

Sokal, an important Austrian rail-
way terminus. say dispatches from
St. Petersburg. has been captured
by the Russians, two battalions and
three cavalry regiments of Austrians
having been put TO flight.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
HELP WANTED
Male and Female.

THREE frst-class men and women; &C
quainted Washington, ID. c.. as crew man.
ayers, to appoint canyassers; commission;
new article, just out; big money-maker c. j.
MERRITT. RIM. 3o4. 800 4th ave. Pittsburgh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

At Brussels ii Is reported that the
Pope has sent a warning to the Ger
man Kaiser urging him to consider
the discredit which is bound to fall
upon Germans the world over as
result of the violation of the neu-
traIity of Belgium by the German
nation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
FINANCIAL

The MUnsey Trust Company
has capital OF 5000. 900. II
started right, with its ..apital
fully paid in before 1t opened
its doors for business Capital
enough to make II as solid IS
the Rock OF Gibraltar"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
SPIRITUALISM
HORSES AND VEHICLES

FOR SALE,-Nice. gentle three year Old
mare. new buggy and harness 49, Kitten
! house St y. W.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

Every members of the Landstrum,
or home defense force of Hol and.
mas been warned by royal proclaim
alton TO be in readiness to mobilize
Upwards of 600 Dut@h soldiers are
gathered on the frontier ready to dis
arm every foreign soldier crossing
the border
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

WE ALSO SHADE THE PRICE
Opaque shades rtted. S5C: OFT opaque or do.
mestic holland shades. 5Oc: duplex cambrlc
shades. &c. kLEEBLAT'r'S. Ilth * II y =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

DISPATCHES from Nish Servia, de-
clared that the Austrians suffered a
serious defeat at the hands of the
combined Servian and Montenegrin
armies at BanjaIuka, Bosnia. The
Austrians are erecting Qualifications
on the banks of the River Save.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

HOW TO BE YOUR OWN LANDLORD
on SlO0 cash and SIS month, at
CHEVY CHASE For full particulars crop
postal telephone or call on MN II
RTrCHIE sII Colorado bldg Tel. NJ S2Sl !
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

Arrangements have been made be
tween the japanese government and
the British and Russian ambassadors
at Tokyo TO the effect that the Jap
aneSc may assist the British and
French fleets in an attack upon
Tsing-Tao. the German naval base
in the far East.
The German cruiser Leipzig. which
until Yesterday was thought to be
in the far East, put into San Fran
cisco. Cal. for coal. Hei appearance
dc aged the sailing plans OF seven
teen English and two French YES
sells Which are in the harbor. The
German cruiser NUrnberg is report
about thirty-two miles west Of San
Francisco
More than 20.OO0 persons assembled
on the water front At Halifax yes
terday TO watch the British cruiser
Sussex como into port. So enthu-
siastic vere the spectators they in
sisted or coaling the cruiser while
the crew took a much needed rest.
That the Italian government may
cooperate with the United states IN
its offer to act as mediator between
the warrinp nations is the general
opinion i'm Rome. The ltalian afloas-
saJor to the United states. the Mar
UIis Susani Confalonieri. who is re-
turning to washington Immediately.
has instructions to confer with
President Wilson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14
For Rent.

FOR RENT-New detached S-rOom and hath
house Chevy Chase, ID. e: $5S ueasei,
FULTON R GORDON, Colorado Bldg.
W0ODRInGF ID C-i-room home near ear.
asO5 brentwood I'd. y. L Rent. H0.50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

and PREssER-162i North Capt.
oil
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

Leaders of Danish politics in Co
penhagen declare that the neutrality
of Denmark must be maintained at
all costs. Otherwise the economic
distress, which is already acute,
they declare, will be accumulated.
The export of DANISH goods to Eng
land commenced last night, the gov
eminent insuring The expectations
against war RISKS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-08-14

The Ottoman embassy at London
has denied the report that Turkey
purcha sed the German cruisers
Goeben and Breslau The British
foreign office was notified that Tur
key won remain absolutely neu-
Tral
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-24
TACOMA
TROOPS
READY

War interest in Tacoma cent
cred today in the local militia
organizations, which are hur-
riedly preparing for active duty
Capt. Clarence Parker of the
Coast Artillery Reserve Corps
has ordered double drills, and
the company is being rapidly re-
cruited to full strength of 1O4
members. Troop b is preparing
to leave at any moment. Horses
have been brought from their
pastures and are stabbed at the
armory on regular war rations.
Orders have been issued for the
purchase of 40 more animals.
The hospital corps, under Dr..
LaGasa Is in full complement
and ready for service.
Two hundred Greeks of Ia
coma, who recently served in the
Balkan war, have organized q
volunteer company, and will Of
fer their services II civilian vol
unteers are called for.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-24
TROOPS
START
MARCH

GALVESTON, Texas, April "a,
EARLY today the fifth brigade
began boarding transports for the
east Mexico coast. AS soon as
Iembarkation is completed the
vessel will be ready to sail. The
transport Fitzpatrick will proba-
,bly--sail for Vera Cruz this after
noon. Others will leave at mid
night.
With the fifth brigade will go
the Sixth cavalry, Fourth Artil-
lery and the battalion engineers.
The Twentieth infantry is the
first to get aboard the Kilpat.
rick. At o'clock this morning,
with the band playing, "The Girl
/ Left Behind Me-" members of
the Twentieth marched to the
Fitzpatrick.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-04-24
Militia and
Strikers Clash

DENVER, Colo, April a.
A report reached Governor Am
mons office today that 500 mill
tiamen commanded by General
Chase was battling with armed
strikers at Rouse, two miles from
Monson. Another message from
Ludlow said that heavy firing
could be heard from that town,
The Denver Typographical
union last night adopted resolu-
tions giving the strikers $500
with which to buy arms and
ammunition"