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BLACK DWARF A BURGLAR.
Notorious New York Criminal Cap
tured After Climb in Coal Chute.

NEW YORK, May IA singular black
ened figure which turned out to be a
dwarf covered with coal dust was en-
countered in the hallway Of q 9Th ave-
nue. house early today when watchmen
responded to burglar alarm in that
building.
At the police station the prisoner con-
fessed that he had just climbed down a
coal chute in an effort to get into a
dressmaking establishment, and admitted
having committed a number of other
robberies in the vicinity. His police rec
ord was looked up and 1t was discovered
that he was George Copinger, sixty-four
years old, notorious criminal with a
thirty-five year record in Sing Sing.
From that prison. by virtue of his dim
inutiye size, he escaped in bread basket
a. 1891 He was recaptured but pardoned
by the governor. For years he had not
been heard Of
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Resident Here Eighteen Years.
DISCUSS PUBLIC CHARITIES.
National Conference at Memphis
Hears Reports on State Work.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. May 14.-Public
charities as administered in various
states where the work is centralized
was discussed at today's session of the
national conference on charities and cor
rections. The meeting was a joint ses-
sion of the children's. family and COM
munity and public charities committees,
special attention being given to adequate
relief to needy mothers" Reports from
workers in New York, Massachusetts,
Illinois and Ohio were received.
reports of the committee on resolutions
and the committee on organization were
received followed the general discussions.
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Removal by President Huerta
of Gen. Mas Is Viewed With
Varying interpretations Here

Reports that Huerta had removed Cen.
Mas. commander of the troops. who
were driven out OF Vera Cruz during
ne American occupation and named as
his successor Gen. Pena were received
WIN varying interpretations here.
Some officials were inclined to attach
special signihcance to the move, seeing
in II evidence of Huerta's intention to
strengthen his position around the great
port occupied by Americans and posi-
bly, to assume an offensive attitude On
the other hand. II was suggested that
Gen Mas conduct had displeased the
dictator, and that his removal very
probably had nothing whatever TO do
with the international situation.
Vera Cruz reports indicate that Gen.
Funston is in fear OF no serious attack.
Huerta May Be Desperate.
Those who took the less optimistic
view thought that the fall at Tampico
might have had the effect OF making
Huerta desperate and leading him to
take some step that might force the
hand OF the United States withou,
awaiting the outcome OF the pending
mediation negotiations.
In this connection 1t was suggested
that the force driven out OF Tampicc
might undertake TO march through the
mountains and effect junction with
the army between Mexico City and vers
Cruz. Some Of those most familiar witt
the situation. however. thought thi.
highly improbable as the railroad towart
San Luis Potost over which the federals
fed from Tampico is in operation fol
only about thirty miles. and the journey
down the coast on foot would be i'm
practicable.
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are now bound for New Orleans on the
party are Prof. and Mrs. c. W. Cav
mess. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. a. P. Green Cthe
latter formerly Miss Wirth of Indian
apolis), Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. Thurber,
G. P. Martin and Miss Enie Martin:
Prof. Cavfness was superintendent of
the Adventist operations in Mexico,
with headquarters in Mexico City. He
has been in Mexico many years. The
denomination also operated a publish
ing house in Mexico City.
The party left Mexico by way OF Vera
Cruz. Mr.. and Mrs. Green and Mr..
Thurber finished their missionary
training at the Washington Foreign
Mission Seminary.
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car conductor yet unidentified, the young
man was placed on a car and taken 80
the house of "A friend. which IS on tic
car line. Dorr said Reynolds could go
no farther
According to Arthur Reynolds. the only
thing which could he obtained by Gues-
tioning his brother was the munbing
repetition OF name, He has spoken
nothing further since he was found and
at 12::H O'Clock today was stlll IN a
serious condition.
He is being attended by llr- Hend"r-
son Suter. and il was declared shortly
after noon that another phN slcian IS 10
be called into consultation on the case
Says Reynolds Is All Right.
Mr.. Kramer told a Star reporter tais
morning that there is nothing serious
the matter with Reynolds Tie Is all
right" he said Il have Just talked
over the telephone with his home. ana
the doctor didn't want him TO come "l0f
today. Mr.. Kramer declared tfat he
would listen to Reynolds side as soon
as the young man is ready 20 appear
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BRIEF TALK WITH PRESIDENT.
Senator Stone Foresees Interesting
Arms Problem at Tampico.

Senator Stone. chairman of the foreign
relations committee, had a brief talk
with the President today on the Mexican
situation He said afterward that the
President had no further news beyond
Yesterdays dispatches concerning the
fall of Tampico. .... -."
Asked what the attitude Of this gov
ernment would be toward the shipment
of arms to constitutionalists in Tampico
from European ports. the senator said it
would raise an interesting question. but
that no definite policy in this regard had
been formed
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEMBERS SELECTED
Ernest H. Daniel, W. 7. Galliher
Reappointed, and Mrs. Coralie
F. Cook Chosen.

Ernest H. Daniel and William T. CALI
her were this afternoon reappointed men,
bers of the board Of education by the Su-
preme Court of the District. Mrs. Coralie
F. Cook, wife of George w. Cook, secre-
tary of Howard University, was named
to succeed Mrs Caroline W. Harris. The
terms Of all three of the members named
expire June 80.
The term of Office is for three years.
beginning July /. Ernest H. Daniel Is
vice president of the board. Mr. Galliher
is one of the boards. youngest members
in point of service. having been appoint
ed to succeed Capt James F. Oyster.
who resigned several months ago. Mr..
Daniels was elected to the board to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
of w. " Cox, and at the end of Mr..
Cox's term was reelected for a term of
three years.
Resident Here Eighteen Years.
Mrs. Cook was born in Virginia, but
has resided In this city about eighteen
years. She was at one time teacher
in Storer College. Harpers Ferry. where
she spent a large portion of her me
At present she is a member of the board
of directors of that institution. She
also taught in the middle west
She is one of the active workers In
the Associated Charities. and for six
years held the position of matron for
the Colored Orphans Home. She is in
terested in literary work. In 1898 she
was married to Mr.. Cook.
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B. S. PELZER AT LIBERTY.
Released From Jail in Mexico After
Forty-Six Days Imprisonment.

BISBEE, Ariz., May 14.-After forty
six days Imprisonment in Cananea on
a charge of circulating counterfeit CON
currency in Sonora, q s.
Pelzer, an American citizen. arrived ere
last night. He was released under order
of the Sonora supreme court. which
threw out the case. Fraternal orders
made representations to Carranza. He
expects to return to Cananea and re-en-
gage In bankiuG.
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COMPLET|NGP[ANS
TO BEGIN MEDIATION
Continued From First Page.)

secretary of the delegation. Attaches are
the Mexican foreign office. formerly a
chief of protocol in that department, and
Rafael Capetillo. employe of the foreign
office
also accompanying the delegation are
Misses r. Rabasa, Isabel Rabasa, Car
men Rabasa and Mr.. Oscar Rabasa, chill
dren of Emilio Rabasa: Luis and Guada-
lupe Rodriguez. son and daughter, re-
spectively. OF Augustin Rodriguez; Mrs.
Mercedes de la Cueva de Martinez del
Campo. wife of Manuel Martinez del
Campo"
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HIGH SCHOOL CADET
. SERIOUSLY INJURED
Francis C. Reynolds Reported
to Be Suffering From Con-
cussion of Brain.
SAID TO HAVE BEEN HIT
WITH STOCK OF RIFLE
Alleged Result of Encounter With
Company 0ficer-Assistant Su-
perintendent Investigating.

With A severe bru.se across the right
side of his face. supposed TO have been
inflicted with the stock OF a rifle.
Francis c. Reynolds, sevepteen wears
old. member of Company II High
School Cadets. is lying at the home Of
friend at 3C3s Dumbarton avenue. in a
comatose condition. suffering from a
severe concussion of the brain. Reynolds
home is at 1920 both street, Georgetown.
1t is alleged he was injured in an en-
counter with officers of his company
during drill near the White Lot yes
terday.
Stephen F. Kramer assistant supcrin-
tendent of the District public schools
and in direct charge Of the high schools.
began an investigation of the affair this
morning. He refused 10 permit y Star
reporter to be present at the hearing,
preferring to listen behind closed doors
to the account of what transpired lie
also denied the reporter the privilege of
interviewing the company officers during
the school session this morning.
Witnesses Who Testified.
The only witnesses called at the in
quiry by Mr.. Kramer were Capt. Charles
Donaldson. commanding the company
Lieut.. J.. Welchel, also of Company IL
and Sergt. Edwin Giblan. Lewis Dorr,
a Business High School student. who
found young Reynolds roaming aimless-
ly about in the vicinity of 18th and II
streets northwest. and who took him
home. also was present at the hearing
as also We're two brothers of Reynolds
Joseph and Arthur.
Arthur Reynolds declared this morning
that he was in conference with Lieut.
Hartley of police headquarters last nigh
and this morning, with view to having
the police take hand AS yet no war
rants have been sworn out.
1t was explained by Mr.. Kramer, in be
half of the company officers. that yount
Reynolds yesterday was carrying his gur
in unmilitary fashion. and would no
straighten it when told by the three Off
GERS in question. 1t is alleged by the com
pany officers. said Mr.. Kramer. that Rey
nolds became abusive and advanced to
ward one of them. who acting in self
Evening star., 1914-05-14
Qualifying Round Scores.

Following are scores Of the qualifying
round:
w. C. Mendenhan. G. c. C.. 96
E. W. Parker. c. C. c., 100
w. L. Hillyer, G. c. c., 80.
l. D. Underwood. Col. es.
S. Lawrence, C. c. c.. 85.
A. T. Treadway. Col, 9s
E. w. Townsend. Col. 9s
F. II. Gillett, C. C. c.. 9s.
c. A Watson, Col. 100.
A. Y. J-eech. ST.. Col. 100
II. c. Sherman, c. c. c.. 1o2.
C. M King. Col. JOB.
Tucker Smith, Wash. 1O4.
I. L. Harlan. Col. 81.
W. H. Brooks Maybe 81.
Morven Thompson. c. c. 81
W. II. Duff, Oakmont, 80.
Edward Harlan. Col. 81.
D. e Duff, Baltimore, 30.
Charles M King. Col. 1OS.
r. e. Burns, Col. OIL
F. f. Brown. Huntington Valley. 94.
John c. White, G. G. C.. 80.
]. c. Cassell. c. c. c.. 80.
H. A. ellis. c. c. c.. 30
George f. Truett. Wash. 81.
I r. Prentiss, Mohawk, IS.
], NJ. Sterrett. c. C. C.. 100.
w. r. Tuckerman, c. c. c., 70
w. C. Ballantyne. Col, 96.
]. II. Hiss, Baltimore. S.
w. o. Gilbert, Wash, 80
Loren johnson. c. c. c.. 81.
F. NJ. Talcott. c. c. c.. 81.
Reeve Lewis, C. c. c., "a.
a. Winter, Col. 81.
1. w. Weaver, Col, 81.
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MOUNT ETNA STILL ACTIVE.
Population of Nearby Villages Re
mains Encamped in Open Country.

CATANIA, Sicily, May 14.-Earthquaks
shocks continued throughout the night
and early today, while Mount Etna was
still active Only insignificant damage
was reported. The population of the
villages in the vicinity has not recovered
from the alarm caused by the recent dis
aster and remains encamped in the open
country.
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None Is Disciplined.

None of the eighteen employees sep
arated from the service. the postmas
ter says. was removed for cause re-
quiring discipline. The trouble was
either superannuation or inefhciency-
inability to perform the work re-
quired. The removals were recon-
mended to take effect May 16. The
designations received are rendered to
take effect at the pleasure of the post
master
The recommendation for removal stated
that the action taken was because the
positions will be abolished and the places
made vacant will not be reflled.' Some
Of these people it is said. were recently
transferred to the city post office from
the department, where. perhaps, they were
better able to perform service than IN
the post office.
Mr.. Praeger said as the result of these
changes there would be ten promotions
certain, for merit, and the number might
go as high at twenty.
Il would have been glad to hold these
old people, he said. If l had been able.
but the demands of the service made 1t
impossible. The matter of pensioninS
them is a matter of legislation. not a
matter of administration. l am perfectly
willing to help them if I can. The peo-
pie of Washington require and they
have the right to expect good mail serv-
ice. 1t cannot be given with inefficient
employees and it does not help the stu
alton to say that the inefficiency is due
to superannuation."
Evening star., 1914-05-14

For the first time in ten years the
republicans of Martinsburg, W. Va,
won a sweeping victory in the munich
pal election, defeating the democratic
candidates by an average plurality of
over 100 in four of the five wards.
Thomas NJ. Turner, republican, was
elected mayor.
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Rebels Likely to Hasten
Their Move on GateWays
to Huerta's Capital City

With the capture of Tampico atten-
tion was today directed to Carranza's 3
next move Reports from Torreon
stated the rebel soldiers were anxious
to hurry the campaign against Sal
tillo and San Luis Potosi. gateways to
Huerta's capital. In some quarters the
opinion was suggested that Carranza
and Villa had been Withholding aG-
gressive action during the last ten
days with the aim of capturing Tam
pico and thereby opening the way to
repIenishment of their ammunition
supplies The constittuionalists have
asserted they would have plenty of
ammunition for their hard southern
campaign, but the renewal of the en-
barge along the Rio Grande en-
barrassed them. il is believed
ConstitutionaliSts here are authority
for the statement that after the bat
ties of Tampico and Saltillo the rebels
will have little ammunition left with
which to continue the night against
Huerta.
With a practical embargo on the i'm
portation of munitions of war across the
American border in effect the rebels be
neve their only chance of getting addi-
tional ammunition viii be from abroad.
on the other hand should the conStitu-
tionalists be allowed to import ammuni-
tion through Tampico. some officials
point out that Ifuerta probably would
of arms for him at Vera Cruz was un-
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POST OFFICE SHAKE-UP
WILL GUST EIGHTEEN
Demotions Probably Will Number
Twenty -Five-Praeger Prom
ises Merit Promotions.

Postmaster Praeger today definitely put
the limit to the clerical damage which
will follow the present Reorganization OF
the force in the city post office. He also
said that all persons interested probably
will know to what extent they are af-
fected, If they do not already know, by
Saturday morning.
The designations probably will number
eighteen all told, and the demotions in
salary twenty-five. At the outset there
were ten designations rendered in pref
erence to dismissal, because with resg-
nation reinstatement is possible. Mr..
Praeger says he will be glad to help the
superannuated employees. who number ap-
proximately eight or nine. if they can
secure a transfer to another branch of
the service.
After the ten original designations
Were handed in Mr.. Praeger said he
was obliged to recommend eight en-
ployes for dismissal. Since the recon-
mendation was made, however, several
of the eight have rendered their resig-
nations and it Is believed the remainder
will follow suit
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Capt. Donaldson's Report.

Capt. Donaldson made a report OF th~
affair to Mr.. Kramer yesterday soon
after It happened. 1t was declared by
those who knew the victim that he Was
a model student. and had been studying
for the ministry at college. but return
ed to the high schools on account of hts
health. 1t was declared he had never
been known TO use profane languase,
as was alleged at the hearing. FNcn
If profance language had been used. M
Kramer said. that would not justify an
officer OF the cadets in assaulting "A man
In the ranks.
The testimony was clear that whop
Dorr found Reynolds the latter was
roaming about and could tell nothlb--
about himself With the aid OF stree
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defense, sought TO restrain him II Is
further stated that the brutse must have
been received during this scuffie.
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be surmised at this hour, their retreat
marks the last stage of organized re-
sistance by the federals.'
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Protection of Oil Wells.

With the transfer of Tamrico from
Mexican federalists TO the constitutional
lists President Wilson new feels it will
be possible for the oil interests in the
Tampico district to be protected. Gen.
Villa and Gen. Carranza had given as
surances that they would permit the con-
servatiou of oil in the Tampico district,
and have notified the American govern
ment of their willingness to have expert
civilians return to the fields and take
charge of the flowing wells.
Practically all of the men who We're
operating tn" American oil properties as
well as the German and English proper
ties were driven out by the lighting he
between the federaIs ami the constitu-
tionalists 1t now is be ieved that all
the oil operators will be able to return
and protect their properties against Are
and other losses.
Thomas A. DDonuell OF l.os Angeles,
director of the Mexican Petroleum Conn
pany. who was among the representative
oil men who called upon the president
yesterday. said today that the leading OIL
companies have experienced men on the
boats lyin. off Tarnpieo VINO are in readi-
ness to return to the fed Immediately.
He said that as soon as it is known posi-
lively that the firing has ceased these
men will be ordered back to the helds.
The oil operators feel that the cohsulu-
tionalists will protect their interests, ana
are especially anxious to get thelr eNpe-
rienced men back in the fields.
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An Act of Reprisal.

II was pointed out today. in connection
with the suggestion that Huerta might
charge discrimination II the Carranzistas
attempted TO land munitions of war at
Tampico: that the position Of the
American government has been that it
held the Customhouse at Vera Cruz as
an act of reprisal. When shipment of
arms recently was en- route to Puerto
Mexico-controlled by Hucrta-no attempt
was made To prevent its landing. al
though for reasons that have not yet
been explained the kronpriuzesSin Ce-
ellie carrying the munitions decided not
to nut them ashore
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New Problems Presented.

The taking of Tampfco. the port next
in Importance to Vera Cruz. Will raise
many interesting questions, as the con-
stitutionalists have hitherto held no sea-
coast towns 1t is possible that the
federal gunboats outside the harbor
may seek to prevent arms and supplies
from landing at Tampico. but such an in
reference with international commerce
might not be tolerated by the big foreign
ships lying there. and complications are
possible. AS there is an embargo
on the expectation of arms into
Mexico from the United States am
munition could ba shipped only from
European ports and hitherto there has
been interference by Gen. Huerta
with foreign commerce other than the
United States.
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Say Victory Relieves Situation.

Constitutionalist agents asserted the
victory on the east coast would I'M
nediateiv relieve the international sit
uation. They declare Gen. Gonzales
would protect all foreign property,
thereby eliminating any necessity for
Intervention.
Carranza's agents claimed Gonzales
victory gave the constltuuonallsts ap-
solute control of northern Mexico ana
assured the resumption of commercial
relations between interior cities ana
the markets of the world.
That Gen. ZaragoZa's federais might
attempt extreme reprisals in their re-
ported retreat from Tampico was a
fear expressed here today. 1t was sug-
gested that as they fled back from the
coast through the rich oil territory
they might ignite tanks of petroleum.
directing its flow into the river and
threatening a disastrous fire in Tam
pico Military observers here stated
that such a move was not unexpected.
Gen. Gonzales. it is believed, would
send a force of rebels in pursuit TO
check any such attack However, with
a start of few hours, it was pointed
out that the retreating Huerta SOL
diers could do tremendous damage. on
wells stretch for miles back from Tam
pico and at many points there are
huge reservoirs containing thousands
of barrels of extremely infiamnable
fluid A small blaze once well under
way soon might grow into a confiagra-
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Missionaries Leave Mexico.

Word has been received by the mis-
sion board Of the Seventh day Adventist
denomination at its headquarters in
Takoma Park that its missionaries
in Mexico have left that country and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-12-11
THOSE SHOTS ACROSS HE LINE.

More fuss than necessary is making
over the few shots that come across the
line from the fighting bodies OF Mexi-
cans The suspicion is not wholly UNI
justified that those near the boundary
and who would be pleased to see the
L tied States take over northern
Mexico are making the most of every
stray bullet. 1t is to be understood that
very powerful and busy bunch is in
terested in agitating intervention for
its own sordid purposes. Also that the
average frontiersnlan sees opportunl-
ties for himself just across the line II
he were free to go and come and
prospect and work mines and adventure
safely into that unhappy country.
We need not get greatly worked up
over an occasional stray bullet that
wings across the line. With the fight
ing going on a mile or so away it would
be the part of wisdom to undertake
some personal precaution rather than
to insist on an army corps and an in
an engagement whistles over American
soil This country isn't seeking trouble.
It has no desire to send it's young men
into Mexico chasing breeds and bandits
over the mesas and across the noun
tains and gulches of Mexico for the
next ten years. We have troubles
enough of our own without hunting
more. And of all things we desire most
to avoid is war whether it be with a
nation that matches us fairly or with
a weak and disorganized country like
that at the south of us.
| Since Diaz abdicated purposefui
effort has been making to involve the
| United States in the Mexican trouble.
The purpose is to send the flag about
the business Of oil companies and
certain other big businesses" With
the crime against civilization in Europe
before our eyes and the understanding
that it grew out of trade jealousies and
territorial ,reediness this country Will
scarcely be thrust into Mexico at the
behest of those who seek profit rather
! than honor and whose motives are
sordid rather than patriotic.
The thing for an American along the
line to do when Mexican craftsmanship
| is being displayed within range OF the
boundary is to go visiting for a day or
two until they have finished shooting.