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The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-03-27
Henry Clay Hodge.

Mr.. H. C. Hodge, a prominent
citizen and substantial farmer of
Galloway county died Tuesday at
his home near Hamlin, KY. He
had been i'll only a few days and
his death was a great shock to
his many friends. Mr.. Hodge
was we'll known in Paris.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-03-27
The Fool About Hoopah.

The So called | d d ep e n d e n t
State Committee that met at
Nashville Monday was Gov.
Hooper's personally selected
committee. Stahlman and Pitt
were the leading figures. Stahl-
man is known to be "a fool
about Hooper. p Memphis Her.
cid.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-03-27
Removes Trustees.

Governor Hooper removed
from office as Trustees of the
West Tennessee Hospital for the
Insane, D. w. Parron, Gilmer P.
Smith and J. w. Wilkes, and ac-
cepted the resignation of Trus-
tees, c. H. Joyner and DR.. WIN.
Wright.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-03-27
Marriage Licenses.

J T Jones and Miss Sallie Muir
dock
Ira Summers and Miss Annie
Baucum
T E Wimberly and Mrs Mary
Jane Stralton
Vernon Parker and Miss Ed
die Andrews
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-03-27
Mrs. Mary Derington.

Mrs. Mary Ann Deringtonsswho
resided five miles east of Mans
field died last week. Deceased
was the wife of Pete Derington,
who survives her. The burial
took place at Shiloh. Rev.
Spaulding conducted the funeral.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-03-27

All parties holding claims
against the estate of H. Stevens,
deceased, are hereby notified to
file same with me duly proven as
acquired by law-this March 4.
1914.
r. P. CRAWFORD, Executor,
sat Hazel, Ky.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-03-27
Raymond Brown.

Raymond Brown, 13-year-old
son of Mr.. James Brown, of near
Mansfield died March 21. His
death was caused by measles and
pneumonia. The burial took
place at Shiloh near Mansfield
last Sunday.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-03-27
Goose Girls" Entertain.

Wednesday evening, March IL,
the Goose Girls" were hostess
es to an elaborate reception Civ
en- at the Elk's Hall. The club
rooms were beautifully decora-
ted in green and white, St. Pat
~ricks idea prevailing everywhere.
In the receiving line were Misses
Grace Lewis, Sallie Chambers,
Laura Jones, Clara Rooch aid
Bette Hunter.
The reading room was beauti-
! ful in ferns and shamrocks in
which Misses Ruth Lansdell and
Corinne Lewis served frappe'
The dance hall was conveyed in
to a garden beautiful W i t h
palms and ferns, where an ice
course further carrying out the
nlor scheme, was served at in
i ividual tables. Music was rem
dered throughout the entire eve
ming. After being served the
sguestYwere ushered into room
|by Bses Ruth Looney n d
Lewis and to register.
sr in the evening dancing
hjoyed. Chaperones were
= Jno. 7. Currier, Chas.
Travis Morris, Mr..
ey Postlethwaite
e. Sweeney
% Paris a fine
khey sold tt
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-03-27
PRESBYTERIAN

Rev. Lavender. of Cincinnati,
will preach for the Presbyterian
congregation at the Court House
next Sunday morning and eve-
ming. All members are urged to
be present.
The Ladies of the Presbyterian
church will serve lunch the First
Monday in April at the Court
House or on the grounds if the
weather is suitable. Ham and
and chicken sandwiches, cake,
pies and coffee will be served.
All prepared and served under
the personal supervision of the
ladies. Everything Sc each.
The patronage of the public is
solicited.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-03-27
With The Paris Churches.

9.45, Morning Prayer and Ser
mon, HOO, Evening Prayer,
4:30. Everybody Welcome.
The Convocation of the West
Tennessee Diocese of the.Episco-
pal church, will be held in Paris,
commencing Sunday, April, 10Th
at 7:2O p. m. Everybody well
come.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-03-27
Mrs. D. w. Hunt Hurt.

Last Friday morning Mrs. d.
W. Hunt, a compositor on the
Post-Intelligencer was severely
hurt when she slipped ON the ice
near the Dixie Theatre. She suf-
fered a sprained knee and other
injuries and has not been able to
walk since the accident.
Mr.. T. N. WaIthal, Of Clarks-
vile, is here visiting his sister,
Mrs. Clyde Spicer.
The Parisian. (Paris, Tenn.) 1907-1962, 1914-03-27

! e Sweeney
. Paris a fine
khey sold to
ers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-21

Washington April 2I-Immedatc action by army
Of the United States force 1uerta
held carly to-day through opposition in the Senate the
of the resolution approving President Wilson's
passed the House last night Of Senate
taken at :28 A. M. until to-day
The President while stating his message Congress
he has full constitutional authority waiting Congress-
express its approval before ordering Tapico
be other taken looking
Of American bucjackcts Tampico
In spectacular midnight session. the Senate discussed the
briefly objected ndvduazing
Huerta substitute resolution
Relations giving President authority
ndgnitcs Of United States Mexico "n
presented President in his message
ay Burleson VePrcsdcnt
conferred the substitute resolution.
Senator Lodge presented substitute for the preamble of the
adopted
1t forth:
That the OF violence and anarchy which exists
the unchecked unpunished murders OF Amer
citizens and the spoaon of their that
npossbly Of redress by diplomatic
methods in the absence OF lawful effective authority the inability
Mexico discharge international obligations the unprovoked
insults ndgni inflicted the flag and the uniform OF the
large OF
Mexican territory have become intolcrable
dignity the United States and the
international that
be followed Mexico by
pei respect observance of its rights
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sailors had right land there.
Our naval commanders ut the port had not been
notified OF such prohibitions; and, IL they
had been, the only iuStiabe open tho local
and his withdraw, and to lodge protest.
with the commanding officer of the fleet.
admiral Mayo regarded the arrest serious
affront that he not satisfied with the apollo
gics offered but demanded that the flag Of the United
be s;tluted with special ceremony by the mill
tary commander of the port.
The incident cannot he regarded a trivial one,
especially two of the men arrested taken
the boat tscf-that Is say from the terri
tory Of the United States but had it stood by itself
il might have been attributed to the ignorance
arrogance Of single officer Unfortunately. il was
isolated \ series of incidents have
sion that the representatives OF General Huerta
willing go of their WAY to show disregard for
the dignity and rights Of this government and felt
perfectly safe in doing what they pleased, making
free show in many ways their irritation and
tempt.
~ few days after the incident Tampco
orIerI, the United ship Minnesota
was arrested Vera Cruz while ashore in uniform
obtain the ships mail, and for time thrown
into Jail.
AN Official dispatch from this government TO its
ties of the telegraph service unit, pcremptorily de-
mandcd by our charge d'aifaires i'm person.
$50 far IL learn such wrongs and nnnoyances
have been suffered to only against
tiyes uf the United States.
~ have heard of complaints from other gov
ernncnts of similar treatment Subsequent eNpla-
nations and formal apologies did and could not
alter the popular impressions which, it is possible
had been the object of the Huertista authorities to
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should he fighting only Gcueral Huerta and
those who adhere to him and give him their sup
port and object would be only to tho
people OF the distracted republic the opportunity
set up again their laws and their govern.
uent.
"But earnestly hope that war is not now in ques-
ton. believe that speak for the American people
degree the affairs OF sister republic. Our feel
ing for the people OF Mexico is deep and gem
nine friendship, and everything that have far
done or retrained from doing has proceeded from
our desire to help them. not To hinder cmLarrnss
them. We would not wish exercise the good
offices of friendship without their welcome and con-
sent. The people of Mexico entitled TO settle
their own domestic affairs in their way, and we
sincerely desire to respect their rights. The
interference if deal with it promptly, firmly and
wisely.
"No doubt could do what is ncces> ary i'm the
circumstances 10 enforce respect government
without recourse to the Congress, yet exceed
my constitutional powers President: but do not
wish 10 net in IL matter possbl. OF grnye consc-
aleDce except i'll close conference and cooperation
with both the Senate aud House. !, therefore, come
10 ask Your approval that I should use the armed
forces OF the United States in such and to such
an extent may be necessary to oblin from Cen
cral Huera and his adherents the fullest recognition
of the rights and dignity the United states even
tanning in Mexico.
"fiiere can in what do be no thought OF ax-
Sression or of selfish ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. We seek to
maintain the dignity and authority the United
states only because wish always keep our great
influence unimpaired for the OF liberty both i'm
the United States and wherever else may be en-.
ployed for tho benefit OF mankind
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-21
THIS COUNTRY'S FIRST BLOW
WILL BE, AIMED AT VERA CRUZ
TROOPS Patrol.
CITIES ON BORDER
Soldiers Ordered to Sleep With
Boots and Saddles at
Their Sides

VI Paso. Texas, April .c.--"I.it,lo
C,iiisuahua" as the Mexican section or
cent ct thu inhaioitaut. of tho city re-
side. is being patrolled Tonight by
United Statcs cavairylnon aud insan-
trynlcn.
This and "thcr precautionary meas
ut !" c"nferencc b.twccn Mayor Kelly
aud Colonel G. a. T. Hatfield. command
ms the troops ut Fort Bliss.
At tine army posi- the cavalrvmen
were ordered TO sleep with boots and
saddies e; their sides. ana Il Is said
they could be up ana away IN case or
an alarm In less than five minutes
At Juarez. Colonel Avila, the mill
tarT commander instructed that uny
soldier on civilian making wantou or
provocative use OF firearms should ho
shol at once. lie is determined, as
arc tie American authorities. to us.
every orceaution against provoking an
outbreak while feeling is at tho pres
ent high ;cnsiou.
Colonel Hatfield and Mayor Kelly
agreed on many details for the co-op-
Grafton of soldiers and police IL case
OF an outbreak.
Meanwhile. tho city was quiet Tho
authorities do not look for amy out
breaks among the people. particularly
In El Paso. There Is no real anxiety
hero over tho situation.
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Three Battlcships From Badger 5
Fleet Are Ordered to
That Port.
DEPARTMENTS ARE ACTIVE
Army and Navy Will Be Ready
it Hostile Operations
Begin.

Washington. April 2e.-Thc nrst
sign OF active operations against Mex
ieo to-day was m order rushed to Ad-
inir:l Fletcher ard ADMIRAL Mayo that
Amcrican commercial vessels should
vucate the harbors OF Tampico and
Vera Cruz
The NEXT step. IL bombartimeHt
Should he ordered, viii be the notiHca-
tion OF the Americans. and all for
eicners ut Vera cruz to leave the city
within tweuty-four hours.
That the main point OF attack against
Hucrta, viii be Vera Cruz is indicated
by the significant order flashed to-day
to Rear Admiral Badger to dcflect
three Of his battleships to Vera Cruz,
instead OF sending them To Tampico.
CncaSiucss was manifested at the
White House, the state Department
and the War Department all day, ow-
ing to the lack Of Intelligence direct
from Mexico city.
ITucrtn CoUnsc1s Cnimness.
banking house in New Yori. got
through from Mexico City the ncws
that all was apparently quiet, and that
Continued on Second Page.)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-21
In the Senate.

Washington. April .l--Prcslaent
Wilson's resolution approving his use
-. the armed forces OF the United
states ito compel General iiucr'a Ia
recognize the rights and dignity oi
the United States" strucl, a snas in
the session OF the Senate. which hcsai
Just after midnight
Tie administrations resolution. which
tho House had adopted only thred
hours earlier in the evening. named
"fTucrta aud his representatives. ~
tho object against which tlic land and
naval forces were to he employed
When the resolution was reported out
Of the Senate Foreign Relations Com
inIttec by Chairman Shireiy, IL was
seen that the resolution had been
amended by striking ont lluerta' +,
name.
This made 1t impossible for the Sen
ate and iiousc to agree upon a r,solu :
ton tonight, aud thc Senate therefore
adjourned until noon to-day.
1t had been Intended originally that
tho resolution should tie passed to-
night. 80 as to he signed by tho Presi-
dent Immediately. For this purpose
the Senate he'd planned IL remain i'll
session all night. If necessary.
Receives Nnr Resolution.
The Senate convened ut Gas iii the
evening. and NicePresident Marshall
laid before it the war resolution. which
had just come over from tie House
Acting Chairman Shively. of the For
oigu Relations Committee, rose and
asked for immediate consideration oi
the measure, without the usual form Of
sending ii 10 4 committee.
L., view or the extreme Importance OF
this resolution" said Senator Lodge.
ranking minority member of the Gin
mittce. II think IL should take its reg
ular course and he duly considered
by the committee"
81 recognize the right of the Sem
ator from Massachusetts 10 make an
objection to Immediate consideration.
hut in the presence OF this situation,
which I submit Is soWewhat cmerGcrt,
! ask the Senator to permit taking this
matter up at once" pleaded Senator
ShiVcly.
Senator Lodge persisted, however,
In his objection to the consideration
az the resolution without reference to
committee. He permitted tie first
md second reading OF the measure TO
go unchallenGed. and. although Sena-
tor Lippftt, made objections to tLis he
withdrew IL OH discovering that Sen
ator Lodge was agreeable to this pro-
gram.
Begins New Calendar Day.
To permit the opposing factions To
get together. Senator Fall moved that
recass OF fifteen minutes be tai: en-.
CONTINUED On Fifth PaYc)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-21
In the House.

Washington. April 2e.-After sp!r-
iicd debate Of more tiIan two hours
the House tonight passed the admin
istratioi resolution approving Prcsi-
dent Wilson's purpose to uso the
armed forces OF tho nation 10 obtain
from General Huerta the fullest recos-
nition OF tine honor and dignity OF the
United States
Those who voted against the reso-
luton III the House we're:
Dcmocrnts: GrorGe. Kindel. sisson,
stephens tMississippb md Wfther-
.poon-J.
Republicans: Ainey. Anderson. An
thons Barthoidt. Brittcn, Butler.
Campbell, Davis. Eordncy. French.
Gardner. GilIcft, Good. Hayes Howell.
Johnson tUtnh). johnson dWnshinE-
toIp. Kahn. I.nnEhnm, In Toilette, Mad
den, Mann. MondciI. Platt, sells, steen-
crson. stephens tMinucs"ta,. NoIsted,
rrosrcssi,~.: neIi ,Cniifornin>.
FCmple-2.
independents: Kent.
The vote was 331 TO 81. Tile roso-
luton was passed 1T 9:25 o'clocls and
went to the senate.
Drhatc - Heated.
Warm debate began liz the House aa
soot as the resolution was reported
10y the Foreign Affairs Committee.
w ntH Representative 4 lOOu ASKED
unanimous consent that the resolution
and the report be read, Republican
Leader Mann reserved the right to OBJ
icct to the present consideration OF
the resolution and demanded an cX-
ilanation.
Representative Underwood explained
that the administration desired to have
the bill passed before night. and that
reasonable debate would he allowed.
lie said that the Rules Committee was
prepared to bring in Il rule for the
immediate consideration of the rcSolu-
tion ii necessary.
Representative Flood said lie was
prepared TO allow a half-hour's de-
bate on each side Of the House.
Representative Mann declared that
tho minority needed two hours debate.
The president has advised us OF
conditions" said Representative I'm
derwood. "wc would not insist on put
ting this resolution through ut this
time If this were not natter of para
mount Importance. But with tho
Presidents message delivered. our
troops may be fired on 1T any time.
We should act ut once
Democrats Applaud.
y round Of Democratic applause
greeted this statement
Shouts OF Bring in a rule" Hurry
ii through" from the Democratic side
interrupted the efforts to secure 4
unanimous consent agreement Rcp-
Continued On Fifth Pago)
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WITHIN 48 HOURS UNITED STATES NAVAL FORCES
WILL SEIZE CUSTOMHOUSES AT MEXICAN PORTS;
SENATE DELAYS GIVING APPROVAL TO PRESIDENT
Lays Mexican Situation Before Congress

Washington, April 2o.-Prcsidcnt Wilson laid the
Mexican situation before Congress to-day In these
words:
"Gcntcmcn OF tho Congress-
1T IS my duty TO call your attention TO a situation
which has arisen in dealings with General Vic
torano Huerta at Mexico City, which calls action,
and to ask your advice and cooperation i'll acting
upon It.
'On the 9th OF April a pay1naster OF the United
States steamer Dolphin landed at the Iturbide Bridge
landing at Tarupico with wialeboat and boats
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-21

crew 10 take on certain supplies
needed by his ship, and while
engaged In loading the boat
WAS arrested by an officer and
squad of men of the army of
General lfucrta. Neither the
paymaSter nor any one OF the
boats crew was armed. Two
of the men were in the boat
when the arrest took place. aud
were obliged to leave IL and
submit to be taken into GUS
tody, Notwithstanding the fact
that the boat carried. both at
her bow and at her stern, the
flag OF the United States.
The officer who made the ar
rest WAS proceeding up one of
the streets OF the town with his
prisoners when met by an Off
Ger OF higher authority. who or
dcred him To return To the land
ing and await orders; and,
within All hour and half from
the time of the arrest, orders
were received from the COM
rnander of the Huertista forces
ut Tampico for the release OF
the puyInaStcr and his men.
The release was followed by
apologies from the commander
and later by an expression Of
regret by General Hucrta him
self.
General HueIfa urged that
martial law obtained Ut the
time at TaInpico; that orders
had been issued that no one
should be allowed to land at
tho Jturbide Bridge, and that
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-21

go much further; that they
should be such rs to attract the
attention of the whole popiila-
ton to their significance, and
such AS to impress upon Cen
erai Huerta himself the ncces-
sity OF seeing to IL that no fur
ther occasion for explanations
and professed regrets should
arise. I, therefore, felt II rny
duty to sustain Admiral Mayo
in the whole of his demand.
and to insist that the fiuS of
the United States should be sa-
luted in such IA way as to indf-
cate 4 new spirit and attitude
on the part of the Huertistas.
"Such Il salute General Huer-
ia has refused, and 1 have come
to ask your approval and sup
port in the course I now pur-
pose to pursue.
"1'his government can, L
earnestly hope, In no circum-
stances, he forced into war with
the people of Mexico. Mexico
IS torn by civil strife. Ii we
are to accept the tests of its
own Constitution, it has no
government. General Huerta
has set his power up in the
City of Mexico, such MS il Is,
without right and by methods
for which there can be no ,justi-
ficntion. Only part Of the
country is under his control.
If armed conflict should un-
happily come as q result OF
his attitude of personal resent
Inenf toward fhia uo.nrr,n,out
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create, that the OF tho United States
being singled out, and might be singled with
impunty. for Sights and affronts III retaliation
Its refusal to recognize the pretcnsions OF General
Iuerta to be regarded the constitutional Provi-
sonal President of the republic Of Mexico.
THE manifest danger OF such a situation was thnt
such ofTenses might grow from bad to worse until
something happened of so gross and intoerable a
sort as to lead directly and inevitably to armed
flict Ii necessary that the apologies of
General HueYta and his representative should
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-21
War Conference Is Held at White
House, and Final Plans Are
Laid for Landing Marines.
ORDERS TO ARMY AND NAVY
AWAIT ACTION OF CONGRESS

President Wilson, Worn Out, Retires After
Hearing That House Had Passed Resolu-
ton Approving His Course, Not Waiting
for Developments in Upper Branch--- Wash
ington Is Working Under High Pressure,
With Every Indication That Ample Prep
aratlons Are Being Rushed for Outbreak
Of Hostilities.
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washington April 2oIn orty-eghe hours possibly less tho
States will have taken the Mex
lean custom-houses Tarpico and Vera Cruz
Detailed plans landing marines at these o ,rror+.
coast conference a. +h- Writ. II
between PRESIDENT Wilson, Secretaries Bryan Dan
s Wood and r'4s and Blue
the oaess to the army and will be issued
being deferred until Congress joint resolution
OF the arrest at Tampico of American blueackets ~
RESOLUTION PASSES HOUSE BY BIG MAJORITY
. f resolution passed the House tonigft by ss7 to
. s 3;
TGe Hese % the Senate or recess until early
Mon worn out retired after hearing that adopted
the resolution
who in touch with President said tn. steps
h % would DC taken by the United States short were Of
nature which would no,s
IN the same sense declaration other peminaes
ment hoevag governments will be kept informed of develop
s debate bate, the House brought while the
with the United States with the to
ght be 81 held a M veszs s discharged Shore
The joint resolution House. and which was b.fo
the Senate at late hour tonight, as follows: ~
Joint resolution usyng the employment the armed forces
Huerta E'''"'s 'e''''" demands against vco-
Resolved, by Senate and House of Representatives j., c
gss assembled That the President of States justified
IN e employment of the the United States -
to the Of the United afron and ndigne
against TINS government by General Euerta his
pins MANY NY eyIac osncT ITO TO s1NoLlNo HuERrA
resolution Many then, e,,
oas objected to singing Huera as an ndvd.,
ana wanted to the resolution TO
government in Mexico CITY. " - ~ ~'o
Others to the resolution broad .no,,r, =.
Mexico generally Ae' " eoVer
Members oil the House Of WAITING
corridors. - ~ sa''N'ieo dio
AT executive quarters there eup hours Clerks
uuty Tor emergencies
hgh oca who in conference President pointed
and remarked that the Constituencies need not be nervous ]
Huerta. ~ 'AeY "sahst
1t Of reasons wlv the Whit Lou. - .
slsten ndividuazng resolution was TO r.va
t Const'tlional from present movements as
threatening hostlies them Mexican peonIc een
~ p~oPA0 seii-
WIN INC announcement earlier that the baleshps Virginia
Nebraska and Georgia of the Third Division been ro
boston Iampco
Tor the movement ships
OFFICIALS DO NOT CREDIT HUERTAS STATEMENT
The receipt late tonight of the
to the Associated Press saying American aa
Dolphns Waleboat
Navy Department officials,
mad reported the boat flying the
noth bow and stern In the
sides the arrest OF blejackets in American as uvar
- -'oir
In an atmosphere OF grave ten
sion and patriotic tervor the President
Congress IN person to-day for approval purpose use the
army and navy to force General Huerta apologize
mites offered to the American
since the with Spain that the President placed 40 gra
an international crisis before the legislature Nj