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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
TAFT DISCUSSES
 THE SITUATION

Newport News. Va, April 23.-The United States would have to send 100000 soldiers into Mexico and spend approx iraately s1.0o0,Oo0 a day Tor the mainte- nance of it's army and navy in the event that war is declared against that coun- try. according to former President Will liam II. Taft.
 MT. Taft made this statement in an address before the student body of Hamp- ton Normal school here tonight in dis cussng Mexican Problems. Mr. Taft compared the people of Mexico with the inhabitants of the Philippines. He ex- pressed the hope that the United States would be able to find solution of the Mexican problem without being forced into a declaratio of war
 Present methods of the United States in dealing with the troublesome situation in Mexico were not criticized by Mr. Taft. who nevertheless said that the adminis- tration has taken upon itself difficult task in endeavoring to tranquillize the people of the war-torn republic The Mexicans, he said, would later have to be civilized by the United States. MT. Taft insisted that war in Mexico would mean real work for oar soldiers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
TWO PROMINENT BIRMINGHAM MEN
 IN FORMER MEXICAN WAR OF 1S4S

Americans have had unfriendly dealings with Mexico on three occasions. The fiis was when Texas fought the Greaserss and beat then a struggle in which the mas saere of the Alamo, in whicn CIoekett, Bowie, Travis and other heroes were kilied-murdered. The serona was when war was declared following dispute be- tween the United States and ,he republic 10 the south regarding a boundary line. The third is that of the present moment.
 The second clash-the first in which the United States as nation Nas engaged began in 1siS. General Tayief, General Scott, Col Robert E. Lee. Major JefTer- son Davis and others who later achieved renown in the history af America, were heroes. The war was rndeo with the American armies in possession of the eap- ital of the Mexicans
 Throughout the United States there are comparatively few men wno saw service in the war of lS4S. or that few. two are residents of Birmingham The one is .. r. Enslen, who has just aided ill con strueting the tallest building in the south and the other is Dr. F. E. Davidson. Both men, despite the fact that they have lived a long time, bear their age well, and 1t is evident that they have many more years in which to continue then progress as useful and valuable citizens.
 Both of these veterans of that war of the long ago were very young in the time of hostility. pr. Davidson was drum mer boy. He remembers General Taylor and General Scott He has recollection of one or more of the bloody battles out of which the American flag emerged amid shouts of victory. MT. Enslen was soldier-a very young one-and bore his musket brayely. He went through sev- eral of the bitterest battles and escaped without a wound.
 MT. Enslen has a recollection of santa Anna. the commander-in-chief of the Mexican army. cold -blooded butcher whose counterpart is Victoriana Huerta, the wolf of the Mexico of today MT, Enslen recalls with smile that santa Anna, at the time of his final surrender, stamped about furiously on his wooden leg, and entertained American soldiers with an excellent repertoire of Spanish oaths.
 In the time of the present trouble be- tween the United States and Mexico. the veterans of the long ago will receive their share of attention. It is said that neither will offer his services, though both but for the weight of their ripe years. would take delight in aiding in bringing h. Mexican dictator to his knees for the in- dignity which he offered to the American flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
.IIILE EXCITEMENT 0gERSITJ JAT|ONI IS
 ftLI IN lUAREZ
Battalion Guarding El Pas0 ReinfOrced-British Sub- jects Are Warned to
 Get Out of Mexico

Fl Paso, Tex April 23-Nhile this city was in fernent of war talk and mill tary preparations today the Mexican city of Juarez, across the river, pursued the even tenor of it's way, and even the arrival of General Villa from Torreon failed to excite the villagers.
 In Fl Paso, H. C. Myles, British consul, carrying out the orders of his govern ment, warned British citizens to get out of Mexico. The battalion of infantry which has been guarding the city was re- inforced from the post by another bat talion of the Twentieth, a squadron of Twelfth cavalry, Battery of the Sixth artillery and a machine gum platoon. Colonel Hatfield established headquarters in the city hall, on the roof of which a military wireless tower was erected and telephone wires were strung by the signal corps to enable him to communicate promptly and confidentially with his sub ordinates in the field Tonight the black muzzles of field guns, parked in the camp of the endorsements in the Texas and Pacific railroad reservation in East Fl Paso, were ready to pour their shells into a foreign foe should one appear.
 At hardware and gun stores today pur- chasers of weapons stood in line as il waiting at box office for tickets at some popular show. They We're Amerl- cans, for the edict went forth that none would be sold to Mexicans without per init from the sheriff. Early in the day Fl Paso was excited by reports that four troop trains and train of ammunition and horses were on it's way from Chi huahua to Juarez under Gen. Toborio ortego. It had much to do with the trans fer of more soldiers from Fort Bliss to this city but the truth of the story was gen. erally denied in a way that carried con@ Viction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
UNION DISCOUNT CO.. SAFE ROBBED OF SS6.
Detectives Believe Safe Left Unlocked and Thief En-
 tered Through TransOm

The offices of the Union Discount com pany. on the sixth floor of the Brown Marx building, were rined yesterday aft ernoon about 2;30 o'clock and the sun of SS6 was taken. The robbery was at once reported to detective headquarters.
 According to Detective K. K. l1iclS- man, it appears that the manager of the Union Discount company left his of- flee about ? o'clock. It was stated that the safe of the company was locked and everything was in order.
 Later, young womAn employed a stenographer, returned to the office and opening the safe discovered that the in- side compartments of the office safe had been forced or blown open and SS6 in cash, besides some valuable papers, had been stolen. She at once gave the alarm.
 The theory of the detectives is that the safe was left unlocked and that the thief crawled through the transom of the office and after forcing the drawers of the safe. closed the outer door and then left by the same manner that he entered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
Traffic Is Stopped
LECTURES TONIGHT ON
 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Judre Clifford P. Smith, C. s. B., will deliver a lecture on Christian Science at the Jefferson theatre tonight at S;3O o'clock. No admission will be charged, and the public is cordially Invited to at tend by the First Church of Christ, Sci enlist. under whose auspices the lecture is given Judge smith, the lecturer Is a member of the board of lectureship of the mother church. the First Church of Christ. Scientist in Boston. Mass. and can speak on the subject with authority
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
CONCERNING CLEAN LIVING
Modern Sanitation is a
 Growing Good

No man or woman can perform full duty to themselves or to others unless they keep themselves clean within.
 An upset liver or sluggish kidneys will spoil your work and worth.
 Regularly take CarswelIs Lfver-Afd and you will be new being in this climate, for it will cleanse your system as soap will cleanse your hands.
 Carswell's Liver-Aid takes the place of calomel-takes its place excepting in the Rfter effects.
 It gently acts right now on the liver and kidneys and eliminates the poisons and accumulations.
 Results-internal cleanliness and by means of pure vegetable compound.
 No danger, no discomfort.
 On sale at Gum Drug Co.,. 3d Ave and goth St. and Gunn.s Pharmacy. in 50-cent bottles. Purchase price re- funded in full if you wish 1t. But you wont. when you try this scientific rem7 edy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
MANY CONFERENCES
 DURING THE DAY

There were frequent conferences be- tween President Wilson and Secretaries Bryan, Garrison, Daniels, McAdoo and Lane during the day. Tonight Secretary McAdoo and the other secretaries were at the White House discussing formal orders to customs officials to hold up shipments of arms which eventuated later in a formal announcement of the em- bargo Also it was believed the subject of financing the military operations was carefully considered.
 Tt was another day of activity at the White House, state. war and navy build ing, with many tense moments such as have not been experienced since the Span ish war.
 The attitude of Carranza, as explained in his note, showing that he regarded the invasion of Vera Cruz as a violation of Mexican sovereignty, was the first development which threw official Wash- ington into n fevcrish expectation of sen sational developments.
 The possibility that the great body or constitutionalist forces along the inter- national boundary might take an offen- sive stand in the situation was every where discussed.
 Private advices here during the day con tained no mention of the reported gather ing of rioters in Mexico City nor of other trouble in Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

coming into the city and it is thought that in 2 few days the question of feeding the people of the city will be- come paramount and that it is possible the United States will be called on to furnish food. The water supply is causing anxiety
 .'sfhe Mexican forces are disposed along the railroad line, and while Ad- mral Badger reports the rumor that they are preparing 10 attack he adds that it is doubted that this is true, and expresses his belief that any att tack can be successfully resisted.
 The tugs Patapsco and Patuxent arrived today at Il a. m. The Nash vile arrived at the same time but proceeded down the coast later.'
 Secretary Daniels tonight said he ha, directed Admiral Badger to designatl such ships as he thought best to act al a convoy for the troops ordered by tn. war department to proceed from Gal weston to Vera Cruz to cooperate witt naval forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

a house to house search and the dis armament of the inhabitants. After Is suing his proclamation Admiral Fetch CT had a long conference with the prin cipal city officials al which he care fully explained the attitude of the Unit ed States He reports that the off eials appeared willing to resume their official duties, but that they feared eonseuuences for acts from the Mex jeans. Pending their reassuming their official duties Admiral Fletcher says he is appointing officers to supervise the administration Of the city govern ment
 Simultaneously with the effectual suppression of the guerrilla warfare which had been carried on, great change for the better is reported. Ad- miral Fletcher saying that tt the time of his dispatch many people were ap- bearing in the streets and that a mum Der of stores, banks and business houses had resumed business during the after noon
 Fear Is still expressed for the water works, as the supply is running low and an expeditionary force will leave tomorrow morning for the waterworks to insure water supply. The food ques- ton is serious. The defense line of trenches extends around the city and out to the sand hills.
 'The admiral reports that the natives believe that the Mexicans will return to attack Vera Cruz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
BEN GREET PLAYERS
 AT THE UNIVERSITY

Tuscaloosa. April 3.-(special) )--Ths 350th anniversary of the birth of William with exercises on the university campus
 At 2:30 o'clock a large crowd gath cred at Morgan hall, where a bust of Shakespeare was unveiled and an ad- dress delivered by Ben Greet. Quite a number of parties and families brought lunch and spent the afternoon and even ing on the campus
 The Ben Greet prayers presented "Twelfth Night" in the afternoon and ''rhe Tempest in the evening on the campus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
SAY COMER IS NOT
 ENEMY OF CAPITAL
Wholesale Merchants Adopt Strong Resolutions in Be
 half of Mir. Conner

Wholesale merchants, representing Sa- o00O00 in invested capital in formal meet ing last night protested against the con tention of certain state politicians that B. B. Conner is the enemy of capital
 The merchants adopted strong resolu- tions, addressed 10 the people of Alabama, calling upon the voters of the state to cast their ballots for Mr. Conner. The meeting was attended. it is said, by great enthusiasm.
 The resolution and the signatures at tached. follow:
 'ro the People of Alabama. We, the undersigned wholesale grocers, produce dealers and brokers of Birmingham, real izng the imperative need, at this time. for progressive, honest and wise ad- lministration of state affairs. hereby un- uualifiedly indorse the candidacy of the honorable B. B. Conner for governor
 This voluntary action Is taken by us in the interest of good government, and we call on all the mrchants and voters in the state to join in this effort to go for ward rather than backward; to establish government in Alabama by the people, for the people and of the people, which can only be done. at this critical time in the states history, by electing B. B. Conner governor.
 By the record of his first term he wrested the control of the state from railroad domination. and gave it back to the people: he established regulatory laws for railroads which placed the shippers of Alabama on Il rate level with their competitors across the line in Georgia; he invested the states funds in schools for the uplift and advancement of our youths, he remembered with substantial grati tude. our duty to the old soldiers; he stood for right against wrong; for an equal chance for all and special privileges to none. Because of these things and the further fact that at all times. he an- swered in strong way to the call of duty fearlessly, wisely and consistently we pledge him our loyal support,
 Roden Grocery company, Alabama Gro cery company. Beck Candy and Grocery company, Charles R. Plosser, G. w. Hop son X Sons, r. F. Morton x Son, Bell Rogers Produce company w. M, Cosby Flour and Grain company, C. A. Jones X Co, R. R. Sumner. w. Bonham, Tyler Grocery company, Robert McLester, ]. Q. Taylor, Taylor X Taylor, C. w. Cody w. R. Veal, w. L. Murdoch Brokerage company, Guice Eros. L. Danig, Wade Bros, Tavlor-W w heeler Grocery company R. c. MeCarty, A. R. Walker. Franklin Stiles X Franklin, Carruthers-lrwin Shoe company, w. s. Brown x Son. w. ]. Yielding, Goodall- Brown Dry Goods com pany."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

At least one other secret service man went with the chief, and 1t is understood that they will see the charge safely to the Canadian border.
 Extraordinary precautions were taken to guard against the possibility of harm befaling the Mexican diplomat.
 He was escorted to the Union station and was in his sleeper before attendants at the station learned of his presence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Flora E. Conoway

Mrs. Flora E. Conoway. aged 36 years, died yesterday morning at s:sO o'clock at the family residence, 1S1 North FifrN> second street. The remains will be sent to Goodwater tomorrow morning for in terment by the Woodin Undertaking com pany. The deceased is survived by three children and one brother, George Rad ford
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
MayO's Statement

Washington, April 23.-This state ment was issued late today:
 Admiral Badger cables that Ad- miral Mayo at Tampico requests help in caring for refugees. All the ships at Tampico are full of refugees 600 on the Connecticut alone, and about 200 more will be brought out by the British commander There also will be refugees from Tuxpan to be taken care of.
 Admiral Badger cables that he will use the steamer Mexico at Vera Cruz to take off refugees expected from Mexico City: also. the Hancock and Cyclops. stopping at Tampico en route to Galveston. The Esperanza has been sent to Galveston via Tampico load ed with refugees
 Very little food supply has been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
Green Residence Burglarized

The residence of w. W. Green, 621 Joseph street, Graymont. was reported burglarized in the detective department last night. It was stated that a sum of money and considerable jewelry had been secured by the thieves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
BILLIKEN BOSS
 IN BIRMINGHAM

President NJ P. Wilcox of the Mont gomery baseball club, accompanied by Mrs. Wilcox, is in Birmingham. The Billikin boss is looking over his club which is now playing the Barons and incidentally will confer with Manager Gilks as to several proposed trades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
Gunboat Leaves Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz, April 23.--The Mexican gunboat Progresso. with more than 800 soldiers aboard. steamed to the harbor mouth this evening but no farther The commander of the Progresso had not heard that the Americans were in possession of the city
 The Trogresso was hailed by the flagship and boarded by Lieut.. Byron Mccandless of Rear Admiral Badgers staff. who informed the commander that he had the choice of remaining under the guns and searchlights of the flag ship or rutting out to sea. He was informed that the United States was not at war with Mexico, but that the presence of Mexican gunboats and sol diers at Vera Cruz was not desirable.
 When Lieutenant McCandless reached the Progresso he asked that a gang way be lowered. but this was refused, and he jumped for the side of the ves- sel and clambered aboard. The inter- view was brief and ended by the Mex ican gunboat putting to sea.
 The Progresso came from the south, probably from Frontera. The captains of the Mexican steamer Tehuantepec their crafts into the harbor today and then discovered that they were "de- tained."
 Tho Tehuantepec carried detach- ment of 30 regulars. in charge of 250 prisoners detained for service in the Mexican army. The two vessels anch- ored near the deserted Mexican train ing ship Zaragoza. which was in the harbor when the port was taken The Tehuantepec and the fireboat came from Frontera. The former car ried 12 American passengers, who were taken off in launches and put aboard the battleships.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
Mrs. Sarah Jane Knox

The remains of Mrs. Sarah Jane Knox, aged 65 years, who died Wednes- lday in a local infirmary, were sent Hast night to Cross Anchor, S. C., for linterment by the Johns Undertakings company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
THREE MORE KILLED AND TWENTY-FIVE
 HURT AT VERA CRUZ:
 5400 NOW ON SHORE
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 ton of the city. He reports negotiations fairly successful All work in the city is still stopped and no business is being transacted. The public service utilities have stopped because the employees re- fuse to run the eventual risk to them selves of resuming employment"
 These were the outstanding develop" ments which came in dramatic sequence throughout a day of extreme tension. The national capital was nervous with excite ment while the diplomatic relations of the Huerta government and the United States were being finally severed and the army and navy continued to put themselves on a war basis. Revelation of the purposes of Carranza and Huerta are being await ed before a complete military campaign is developed. The United States intends to take no offensive steps, for the present, preferring to hold Vera Cruz until the situation in Mexico City and elsewhere in the southern republic crystalliZes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

ITO the People of Vera Cruz:
 ''The naval forces of the United States that under my command have occupied temporarily the city of Vera Cruz to supervise the public adminis- tration on account of the disturbed conditions which at present prevail in Mexico.
 "All employees of the municipality of this port are invited to continue in the discharge of their offices as they have done up to the present.
 ''The military authorities will not in- tervene in civil and administrative af- airs so long as good order and peace in the town are not impaired.
 All peaceful citizens may confi- dently continue in their usual occupa- tion certain that they will be pro tected.
 "The commander signing gives assur- ances that there will be no interfer- ence with the civil authorities, except in cases of absolute necessity and guided always by the observance of the law and order.
 The taxes due and tre use of them will continue being made in the same form as up to the present time and in conformity with law. REAR ADMIRAL F. F. FLETCHER.' The proclamation was printed in Span sh and posted throughout the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
Bustillos Provisional President

Caracas,l Nenezuela, ApriI 23-Gen. '. Marquez Bustillos, secretary of war, has been chosen provisional President of Venezuela in place of President Juan Vicente Gomez. who becomes command CT in chief of the army. Plenipotentiar- ies are framing a new constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

Admiral Fletcher stated, said navy department statement. that he had been informed by Admiral Cradoek. of the British navy. that the train had left Mex leo City by the Mexican road. He request ed permission to send train with n small unarmed escort of British sailors to meet the refugees. The permission was grant ed and the train left Vera Cruz, return ing with the refugee train tonight
 Admiral Fletcher stated that he would send his chief of staff to meet O Shaugh-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24

Every traveller passing through the gates to the trains was carefully observed and the Spanish ambassador and Senora Riano had to identify themselves and submit a formal request befoIc they could reach Senor Algara to say good-by
 Charge Aigara goes to Toronto to await orders. His friends say he expects 10 be recalled to Washington when peace Is restored He left the embassy in the charge of the French ambassador
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
Refugee Train Arrives

Washington April 23-Admira Fletcher late tonight in formed navy department of the arrival of the refugee train from Mexico City at Vera Cruz with 90 English, 50 Amer cans Mexcans and 75 Germans The first secretary or the British legation Mexico City the dispatch added companed the train and will return with it to Mexico City tomorrow The refugees reported the situation in Mexico City as unduly alarming regards the safety of for eigners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
Late War Bulletins
Terreros Leaves Washington

Washington April 23A Agarn R. de Terreros, the charge of the Mexican embassy who handed his passports by Secretary Bryan today left Washington at 2l0 o'clock to- night for Toronto Canada, accompanied by Chief Flynn of the United States secret service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-24
Mrs. Allie s. Harris

The remains of Mrs. Allie $. Har- ris. aged 63 years, who died Wednes- day night in local infirmary, were sent to Montgomery at 9 o'clock yes terday morning for interment by Lige Loy.