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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30
FIRST INFANTRY
MEN READY FOR
ACTIVE SERVICE

Rutland. April 2a.-Charles Steele,
sergeant-inspectol of the National Guard
of the State of Vermont. returned to- his
home in this city to-day after month $
tour Of inspection of the companies of
the Vermont National Guard. Daring his
absence he has visited T. companies, the
entire First infantry regiment, spending
two days with each company. The first
day was spent inspecting the nom
commissioned officers and the second day
with the entire company. In speaking OF
his tour Sergeant Steele stated that the
whole regiment was in excellent cond-
tion for immediate service and that the
prospect of war had caused great en-
thusiasm all over the state. At every
place he had visited the men had eX-
pressed a willingness to respond if called
upon for active service.
He said that all the companies were
recruiting up to their Full quota of 6l
men each and in Company y Of St.
Abans there We're p men on the waiting
list.
In speaking Of the different companies
ne said that Company \ of Rutland and
Company = Of S. Albans were easily the
best companies in the state, although
Company NJ Of Burling' ID aY' 4 npany
81 Of Montpelier We're cio.,e sat'|,ids.
RIOT CALL TRIED.
In Springfield and Montpelier. tao riot
call was tested and in both places IN less
than Il minutes the entire company was
in the armory. Company c of Burlington
is not recruited up to it's full quota, con-
tanning at present only about forty
men. This company is being re-
organized among the students in
the University Of Vermont and it is
expected Will he up to the standard in
about two weeks. Company e of Bellows
Falls is another one of the weak COM
panie.s and contains not quite 40 men.
Scrgcan steele stated that the equip
ment Of the Vermont National Guard is
far ahead of that of Massachusetts Every
company is well provided with uniforms
rifles and field equipment
In Bennington a company not yet desiC-
mated by letter is being organized by Capt
j. p Harmon, who has at present about &C
members signed up.
A troop Of regimental mounted scouts
consisting of q men, will he formed from
Norwich University cadets in case of ac-
tive service,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30
7 A NJ P|CO j NOE R
FIERCE REBEL FIRE

Tampico, April 26, via Port Arthur.
Iexas' April "a determined attack has
been kept up by the rebels on Tampico for
the last four days. The rebel forces occu-
pied all the points on the lower bank of
the river as far as La Barra, but so far
the federal troops have succeeded in re-
pelling all attacks with the aid of their
gunhoats which have constantly bonn
harded the rebel positions. No serious
losses were suffered by either side.
on April % 300 rebel cavalry charged
across the open plains to the entrench-
ments on the eastern edge of the city.
They reached within 200 yards of the on
ltrenchments hut then wheeled round and
fled leaving half a dozen killed or wound
ed
The preceding day General Zaragoza,
IN" federal commander, had sent out a
train decorated with the national Mexican
colors and flying a white flag. on board
was a federal officer who had gone to in
vite the rebels to join the federal troops
IN repelling an expected American attack
on the city.
General Caballero. the rebel com
mander, replied that he would not fight
on the side OF the federals against the
Americans but that the constitutionalists
would resist the Americans to the death
If they invaded territory occupied by
them.
After the parley the rebels immediate
~ resumed their attack on the city
Tampico at present has a desolate
aspect. Although most of the stores are
open the streets are nearly deserted and
in addition to the foreigners possibly "A
third of the native population has l.ft
the city.
The only American flag displayed in
Tampico to-day was that over the con-
sulate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30
FLETCHER ORDERS
FOUL OLD PRISON
VACATED At ONCE
Fortress of San Juan de Ulua Is
Found in Condition Suggest
ing Horrors of the
Dark Ages.

Vera Cruz. April 29.-The fortress of
San Juan dc Ulua, notorious for centur-
les as perhaps the foulest prison on the
American continent, has been ordered by
Rear Admiral Fletcher to he vacated .n,-
medately
When the American sailors and ma
rines occupied Vera Cruz there were in
this prison, which is constructed in the
form of a little island in the harbor.
some 400 prisoners, most of whom We're
confined for political offenscs. Three
hundred OF these men already have been
released or transferred to other prisons
hut there remain 116, and now these mes
are to he sent elsewhere
The inspection by the American author
tiles verified the tales that had been
written and told for generations of the
terrible conditions prevailing in San
Juan de Ulua. Many dungeons We're be-
low the water line when the tide came in
and the inmates. many of them half
blind on account of their long incarcera-
: ton in semi-darlness, were drenched
Other dungeons We're so constructed that
it was impossible for the victims to lie
down. Ancient devices of torture were
discovered and there was evidence that
these recently had been in use
MINDS ARE A BLANK.
Among the prisoners We're men once
of prominence, but whose names have
been almost forgotten Some of them
had been there so long that their minds
were blank; some of them so cnfeebled
by bad treatment that their transfer to
hospitals Instead of TO prisons VIII be
necessary.
The appearance of the prisoners was
pitiabte Emaciated creatures stumbled
forward to thank the inspecting officers
for their delivery. Long boards in many
/ cases WCr" matted over dirty counten-
ances on which once the fashionable ele-
ment Of the federal capital had looked. for
many of those imprisoned were once prom
J inent in society. in politics and in the
army.
MADERO WAS HORRIFIED
The late President Francisco l. Madero
inspected the prison Just prior to his taxi
ing office. He was Mortified and declared
that his first o!fical act would be the re-
moval of the prisoners and the conversion
Of the fortress into an arsenal. He did go
so far as partially to prepare military
prisons at a point a short distance from
Vera Cruz, to which he talked of remov-
ing the prisoners, but his promises to clean
out the prison was one of his promises
which he neglected or found impossible to
keep.
The American naval forces to-day un-
d"rtook the task of providing for them
Not desirous, however, OF pauperzng
them work of public character has been
! provided for the majority Of the needy
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30

senburg between strikers, militia an
mine guards Major =, p, Lester, of tn
hospital corps. met his death. sha
through the left breast, while dressins.
the wounds of comrade within $50
yards of the strikers position. Firing
ceased shortly after three o'clock
With two troops of United States cav
airy in the Fremont county fields and
citizens, volunteers and militia on guard
in Boulder county, State officials to-
night gave their attention to preparing
for sudden outbreaks in Las Animas
and fiuerfano county where federal
troops We're not expected to arrive before
tomorrow morning. 'rhe militia detach-
ment relieved by federal soldiers In Frc-
mont county was fastening to Colonel
Nerdeckbug's assistance at Walsenburg.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30

The South American envoys were I'm ses
Jon throughout the day at the Argentine
legation. They suspended their night
ession. however, desiring a respite from
heir almost continuous meetings during
he last three days and nights. During
he evening they individually conferred
With their colleagues in the diplomatic
|orDs from Central and South America
Law before them what had heen done
nd discuss the general situation. This
Emphasized what the mediators have
cen seeking-a purely American settle
hent OF crisis which affects the
olitical integrity Of all Spanish America.
he patriotic unity of all Mexico and all
panlsh America was expected to give a
gnal evidence TO the world at large,
nd particularly to Europe, of what the
nerican republics could do for the
anuuiity of tho western hemisphere at
time of supreme crisis
ADMINISTRATIONS PLEASED.
Word of General Carranza's accept
hce of the tender of good offices look
e toward mediation came late in the
ly in a telegram directly to the three
puth American ENJOYS, who Informed
bcretary Bryan. the announcement
ing formally made at the state de
rtment. 1t had generally been sup
)scd the Intermediates would confine
cir efforts to a settlement of the diff
rences arising between the United
ates and the Huerta government as
result of the American marines at
lmpico and the seizure of Vera Cruz,
4. hot
eparcd TO concentrate their attention
avertng hostiities between Cen
al Huerta and the United States the
voys were quietly trying to include
the scope of their mediation, the
nstitutionalists. so that all elements
ght be brought into harmony for a
citic settlement
n this connection, it was recalled that
American governments reply TO the
idor of good offices made this sisniii-
nt statement:
This government hopes most earnestly
1T you may find those who speak for
several elements of the Mexican
Pple willing and ready to discuss terms
satisfactory, and therefore permanent
element"
resident Wilson and Secretary Bryan
re pleased at the entry of General
rranza and the cOnstitutionalists into
peace plans.
he American government tonight had
yet made formal reply to the first
Iposal of the Intermediates for an
listicc, but it is understood one will
made within the next "A hours. In
nulating an agreement to suspend
uitles, the American government will
ulatc that Americans i'm interior points
Mexico are to be afforded every pro-
ion.
scretary Bryan conferred only with
Brazilian ambassador during the day
from him received the formal pro-
al for an armlstice. The report that
Iope was asked by the ENJOYS from
entlna, Brazil and Chile to use their
lence with the United States to Sc
the withdrawal Of the question of
inating Huerta from the proposals
the American government was met
he state department that the United
les had not yet submitted any terms
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30
OFFICER OF HOSPITAL CORPS
SLAIN BY STRIKING MINERS

Walsenburg. Colo, April 29.-One
dead and three wounded Is the known
casualty list of six-hour battle here
day in which less than 100 militia
men attempted to dislodge an esti-
mated force of 400 strikers entrenched
in the hills adjacent to the town. Fir
ing stopped late to-day when the
troops were withdrawn on orders. To-
cal officials state. received by Colonel
Verdeckburg from Denver.
The dead:
Major =, L. Lester, member hospital
corps. Walsenburg
The wounded:
Lieutenant Scott, shot in heaD.
Private Glen Miller shot in face.
Private o. l.. Wilmot, shot in leg.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30

on the main points involved. Thus far
all tho proposals have come from the in
termcdiarles and no conditions involving
the big points in the situation have
come from any of the contonding parties.
1t is suggested In some quarters that
the question of eliminating Huerta need
not be raised by the United States in
any Of its proposals. regarding it as a
question between the Iiuerta and the
CarranZa elements.
Developments in the diplomatic field
Of the Mexican situation were the most
absorbing though the army and navy
continued their work in caring for refu-
gees and restoring order at Vera Cruz.
No movements of any kind were an
nounced but both the army and the navy
cXerted itself to the utmost to accommo-
date refugees.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30
NOTE TO CARRANzA
AND CHIEFS REPLY

Chihuahua, Mexico, April 29-General
Carranza, as chief of the revolutionary
forces, to-day accepted in principle the
tender of the good offices of Argentina.
Brazil and Chile in the settlement of the
Mexican problem, The note from the
diplomatic representatives at Washing
ton to General Carranza dated yester-
day follows:
I'VE, the diplomatic representatives OF
Brazil, Argentina and Chile empowered
by our respective governments to extend
an OFFER of our good offices to all parties
at interest in the problem of the
pacihcaton of Mexico and the adjust
mcnt Of htc differences between Mexico
and the United States, herewith invite
your attention to the facts in your
capacity as supreme chief Of the revolu-
tion, and We feel assured that you will
accept the proposition in principle.
Recognizing the sentiments of high
patriotism which animate you. we take
the liberty Of transmitting this com
munication to you direct after having
failed after several attempts to have our
message communicated to you by your
agents here"
General Carranzas reply went for
ward to-day as follows:
Il thank you sincerely for the offer
which you have so kindly made me
in behalf of your respective govern
ments in an attempt to solve in a
peaceful and friendly way the differ
ences between Mexico and the United
! States. Therefore, by authority of my
position as f-st chief Of the revolution
| accept in principle the good offices OF
Brazil Argentina and Chile through
their distinguished representatives
Preserving to myself the right o
enter into details of the negotiations
II affords me the greatest satisfaction
20 assure you of my most distinguished
consideration"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30
BISHOP HAMILTON TO
BE AT SPRING GROVE

Brandon, April 29,--Bishop ]. w. Ham
llton, ID. D.. Ii. D., of Boston has in
formed the president of the Burlington
district Epworth League he will be present
at the summer assembly at Spring Grove
August 10-1G. Other workers definitely
engaged for the assembly are the Rev DR..
G, l.. Waldorf of Buffalo, President Guy
Potter Benton and Prof. George 6. Groat
Of the University of Vermont, the Rev.
Thomas c. Thompson, d. D.. Ph. D.. of
Plattsburgh and the Rev. President IIo-
mer +, Titus of Warrensburg, n. Y.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30
FERNANDEZ STILL
ALIVE-GOMEX IS IN
JAIL WITHOUT BAIL

Montpelier, April 29-Ricardo Gomez
was brought before Justice Warren l..
Crafts of Bradford at Williamstown this
morning on the charge of assault with
intent to kin Emilio Fernandez at Will
Jamestown April %. waived examination
and was bound over to the June term of
Orange county court without bail. He
was committed to county jail at Chelsea.
Fernandez is still alive at Heaton hospi-
: al
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30

London, April 29-A compromise the question of
home rule for Ireland seemed to-day than
been before There existed strong belief Parliamentary
circles that the conferences between the leaders the
great parties, which had been unsuccessful reaching
agreement last autumn would shortly be resumed
The House of Commons discussed crisis again
to-day, when it wound the two days debate Austen
Chamberains motion for judiciary inquiry gov
erments plot to crush the Ulster convenanters The mo-
on, which virtually vote of the cabinet
eventually rejected by party vote of 44 against 264
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30

Major Lester was struck, according t.
Captain Swope, who commanded the de
tail, within $50 yards of line of rifle
pits near the top of the Hogback north
east of Wasenburg in which the striker
had taken their stand. Lieutenant Scot
had been shot few minutes previously
The firing was heavy when orders wer(
received to withdraw and Major Lester'i'
body was left on the field,
The lighting started when a detach.
ment under Lieutenant Scott left tho
town limits and started to cross over
a low rise of ground. Captain SworC
md Lieutenant Morrison followed
'"n sought
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30
Belief Is Strong in London That Con
ferences between Party Leaders
Will Be Resumed Soon.
MOTION TO CENSURE
CABINET is KILLED

Carson Accepts Churchils Observation-Disclosures
His Aversion to Measure-"If to Avoid Civil
War Ulster Must Have a Separate Parlia-
ment," Says Arthur J. Balfour, "Then My Life
Work Is Failure at any Cost
Pleads Bonar Law
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30
NINE ARE KILLED IN
MINE STRIKE ZONE

Denver, Col April 29-Coorado's seven months indus
trial deadlock to-day claimed toll of at least human
lives. This the verified record tonight, divided as
follows
AT Forbes seven mine guards and striker dead with
two other strikers believed to have been killed.
At Wasenburg officer of the militia hospital corps
killed, one officer and two enlisted wounded.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30
Scheme of Settlement Embraces Not
Only Wilson-Huerta Crisis, but
Also the Revolution.
CARRANZA is THRUST
INTO DELIBERATIONS

Accepts Offer of Good Offices-Suspenson of
Hostilities Proposed-Aim Of South Amer
lean ENJOYS Is to Bring All Parties into Har-
mony for Pacification Of War-Torn Re-
public-Presdent and Secretary of State Are
Pleased
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30

Mexico city. April GA despatch
from Oaxaca says American marines
landed at Salina Cruz to-day after the
American commnder had threatened to
open fire on tho port in case the MeA-
lean officials offered resistance,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30

Mexico City, April 29.--Ordcrs to
preach aginst invasion have been is
sued to the clergy of the diocese OF
san Luis Potosi by Bishop Montes de
Oca y Obregon. The archbishop of
Guadalajara and other ecclesiastics
have issued similar decrees.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30
EX-MAYOR ESTEE
MAY HEAD STATE
FAIR COMMISSION

Montpelier April Ex-Governor Flet-
cher, who was at the State House this
afternoon, announced the appointment Of
Mayor James r. Estee of Montpelier
as member of the state fair commission
to succeed Frank II. Tracy, whose term
has expired, Mr.. Estee becomes the
Washington county member of the COM
mission, and it Is reported that he will
become its chairman. Mr.. Estee is now
a member of the educational commission
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30

Peter Corey lost a finger when it be-
came caught between a derrick rope and
pulley in the Johnson stoneshed at Mont
.Qel!an
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30

Classified advertising will get results II
the proposition is a sound 0ne-and not
merely one of "soupdss
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-19
FRENCH ACADEMY
HOLDS A SESSION
IRy Latest NALL

PARIS. FranceThe French Acad-
envy held an interesting session re.
Gently which was presided over BY
Marcel Prsyest IN military uniform!
News of absent academicfans was Civ.
en- by M. Lamy, the permanent secre-
tary, and a letter from Georges de
Porto Richie, announcing his candida
ture to the vacant seat in the academy,
was placed before the members.
Among those present were MN.
Frederic Mason, Maurice Donnay,
Jean Richepin, Paul de Segur, Pierre
Lott, Ernest Lavisse, Denys Cochin,
Comte d'Haussonyille, Rene Doumic,
Smile Boutroux, Francis Charmes,
Gabriel Hanotaux and Henri Lavedan:
The interesting announcement of
the temperance of the Revue de
Paris in the course OF the month was
made to a representative of the Temps
by Marcel Provost.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-19

The wrestling game seems to be
due for a boom hereabouts. For
some time past there has been desul-
tory talk of a series of matches, but
nothing developed until today, when
sam c. Searle started things with a
challenge to any 158-pounG mat man
III the territory.
Sam Searle was welterw eight
champion of the Pacific Northwest in
1912, and is known as a crack-a- jack
grappler. He says that he bars no
one, provided that his opponent can
make the required weight. Searle
Gays that he has heard of several men
who want matches, and that his chal-
lenge ought to bring some of them
into the open.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-19
NORMAL SCHOOL CLOSES,
WITH CAROL SERVICE

The Normal School closed for the
holidays yesterday with exercises
which included an attractive carol ser
vice. The program was as follows:
when Christ was Born ...........
Listen. Lordling Unto Me" .........
Grades Z and s of the Practise School
'"Tryste NoeI' ............ ........
Grade Of the Practise School
The History Of Carols .........
Bena Mladinich
''Cantique de NOEL .................
Sophomore Glass
when the Sun Had Sunk to Rest.
Normal School Chorus
"Sommeil de l'Infant Jesus" ........
Junior and Senior Glasses
Holy Night" NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Hattie Silva and Chorus
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-19
BILLIARD EXPERTS.
AT THE EXPOSITION
FBy Latest NALL

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.-An inter
national billiard tournament with cue
experts from all countries where the
game has acquired a following as con-
testants, Is to. be added to the list Of
events that are to keep the Panama.
Pacific International Exposition cen
ter of international interest through.
out the ten months of its existence.
Robert B. Benjamin, promoter and
manager Of the worlds championship
matches between Willie Hoppe and
Melbourne Inman of England, and
Frederick Smith of the local branch OF
the Brunswick, Bake, Collender
Company, were in conference recently
with Hollis E. Cooley, chief of the de.
partment of special events OF the ex.
position with reference to the inter.
national tournament. II satisfactory
arrangements. are made for holding the
matches both Hoppe and Inmau viii
be entered as viii the expert women
billiard players of England and Aus
tralia.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-19
TRIANGLESPUT :.
UP new record ]
FOR THE SEASON
Wikander Rolls Better Than
200 Average Against -
the AlertS
~" BOWLING

The Triangle Club broke the sea-
sons record for total pnfall in their
match against the Alerts in the Y. M,
c. A. senior league last evening The
Triangles knocked down 1885 pins.
breaking the former record by the
scant margin Of two. p. .sssss -.
Wikander again distinguished him.
self last evening by rolling an aver
age of q fraction over 200. His last
tho league record for
high single score. Easter also rolled
very we'll for the Triangles, his aver
age being III.
+ The Triangles won the first game
and the Alerts took the second 81
to S67 in a driving finish. The decld
ing game went to the Triangies by
an even 100 pins. The Alerts rolled
a remarkably consistent game, the
highest men Ashcroft and Hughson
totaling 4S6 while their lowest was
Lunger with 469. 80
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-12-19
KEEN INTEREST SHOWN
IN GUARD BALL SERIES
GUARD INDOOR LEAGUE.

Last night Companies f and G made
their initial appearance on the INDOOR
diamond ct the armory, the former
winning q close game by score OF
So to 81. The game was hard fought
throughout. first me team and then
the other forging ahead.
This evening Company B plays
against the Hospital Corps
There viii be no game Sunday, and
Mondays match will bring Company
ID against Company H. Both these
teams have won 4 game, so one or
the other is bounu TO take a tumble
from the tie for first place.
The game between A and G. played
Thursday night has been ordered re-
played, several Of the q Company men
being Ineligible to compete, although
this was due to misunderstanding OF
the rules.