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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28
F'UNsTONHO[DS
GERMAN SHIP
Seized After Landing Arms
and Munitions for Mex
lean Dictator.
IS AWAITING ORDERS.
United States Said to BIZ Impotent to
Act While Peace Conference is in
/: Session.

Vera Cruz, May 28-The Hamburg
American liner Bavaria, which, with
the Ypiranga, is under German
GOVERNMENT charter, and which land
ed guns, barbed wire and millions OF
rounds of ammunition for General
sHuerta at Puerto Mexico, today was
held here by the American port au-
thorities Meanwhile Gen. Frederick
Funston awaited instructions from
Washington.
Immediately on her return to this
port, without the Ypiranga, the
Bavaria was seized by the Americans
who demanded her manifest from the
German captain. He failed to pro-
duce the document, at first explain
ing that it was lost, but later declar-
ing the Mexicans at Puerto Meico
took it from him.
The Huerta arms and ammunition
were said here to have been taken
by the federals to Cordova.
The cargoes of the Ypiranga and
Bavaria were said to be the largest
shipment of arms and amlnunitions
ever sent into a L.atin-American
country. The Bavaria OH Saturday
landed 100000 rounds of ammun-
ton, many rifles, and 1921 rolls, or
thirty miles of barbed wire, accord
ing to General Funstons advices.
The Ypiranga landed her munitions
yesterday II is said: This incl9ded
100000 rounds of ammunition,
rifles and $50 rapid-fire guns.
Mexican federals took charge af all
the munitions and removed them to
Cordova.
The Bavaria came directly from
Hamburg and discharged her cargo
before touching at this port. The
Ypiranga apparently landed her war
materials while acting as a refugee
ship under charter by the German
government The arms and am
munition turned over to Huerta b,
the, Ypiranga We're the same that pre-
cipitated the American seizure of
Vera Cruz on Aprili21. :
The arms were those stolen from
Huerta by his agents in Europe ane
recovered in Odessa through the goot
offices of the Car. The Ypiranga
was about to discharge them at Vera
Cruz. Rear Admiral Fletcher coulo
prevent the landing of the cargo only
through the eustome house 50 ne
landed $his marines, and bluejacket'
and seized the custom house. Since
that time the .Ypiranga retained the
the munitions.
1t was uhpffieally,i reported here
without conffirrHation,S: that; the Ger
man ships lapdeds the sHperta am
munition with the consent Of the Ad
ministration, because the State De
partment decided that the conditions
of mediation did not permit of inter
ference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

A meeting of citizens, of Clarendon,
Alexandria county, was held at the
home of WV. Malone, at Clarendon,
last night to protest to the Wash-
ington-Virginia Railway Company
against the schedule of electric train
service now in effect there. Resolu-
ticns of protest were passed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28
NEGOTIATIONS
ON BROAD Lines.
Peace Conference at Nj
agara Falls is Progress
ing Favorably,
ARRANGE IN WEEK
Mediation is Now Said to be up to
!. President Wilson and Provisional
President Huerta.

Niagara Fails, Ont, May 2S-The
success of the conferences held here
during the last week, looking toward
the establishment of peace in Mexico
through mediation, today practically
rested with President Wilson and
General Huerta.
Those close to the A. B. c. media
tors today expressed the belief that
negotiations might be concluded and
the protocol signed within week. At
all events it appeared certain that
the work of reaching an agreement
has progressed to such point that
any action on the part Of the con-
stitutionalists will now have no ef-
feet here. The negotiations have
been carried out on the broad lines
of pacifying the entire country, and
the rebels will be expected to accept
the issues defined.
Although only one full conference
has been held since the initial session
which was purely formal opening
of negotiations, the mediators have
progre ssed in their conversation"
with the American and MeXicans del
gates that another full conference is
expected at any time. 1t probably
will be called this week. 1t might
be called today but for the fact that
mediators and delegates alike are
worn out by the trip to Toronto yes
ttsss-tiay.
The main points at issue in the
negotiations have been agreed upon,
it is declared. 1t now rests with
President Wilson and General Huerta
to give approval. 1t is practically
certain that the peace agreement vii
include no direct plans for redlstrl-
button of lands problem, which has
been of every revolutionary move
ment.
Just how General Huerta is to be
dealt with is uncertain. 1t is general
" understood that the mediators
have supported the Mexican dele
gates in their contention that Huerta
should not be denied the right of any
other Mexicans to be canidate for
the presidency in the general cleo
ton. should he desire to seek the OF
flee.
The land problem has of course,
entered into the negotiations, but 1t
is understood the agreement will
pledge any provisional or elected
president to the institution of land
reforms. rather than set forth detl-
mite plans for the correction OF this
evil.
Those close to the mediators eX-
pressed the belief early today that
the landing of arms at Puerto Mex
leo by General Huerta would have
mo effects on the mediation preceding
Negotiations have progressed too far
for such an incident to interfere, ii
is declared.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28
BOOKMAKERS FINED

Norfolk, Va.,-Found guilty of aid
ing and abetting in bookmaking at
the jamestown race track last month
Harry Marx was found guilty Tues
day by a jury in Norfolk County
Circuit Court and fined s1O0 and
sentenced to six months in Jail.
Judge Coleman suspended SEN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

One man was killed and four men
were badly scalded when boiler tubes
on the dredger Iroquois in the Passlac
River, ct Harrison, N. j., blew out yes
ter1ay. - ga
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28
NEWS E0F THE TI'lI][ls DAY 2

IA Of soldierss atsea were observed BY
Ross spaids, asprivate attached to the
Rock Island, Me. arsenal when he
prepared himself for suicide two
weeks ago. When his body was re-
covered from the Mississippi river
yesterday, it was found that he had
attired himself in his full dress uni
form, tying his cap securely to his
head, and then had attached gunny
sack containing three cannon balls
to his feet. Spaid was % years old
and a native of West Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28
LOCAL lBREVITIEs.

Special pictures iat the Surprise to-
night. The, Great Love in two parts.
A Drama of the Sea. Bunny's Scheme.
Pathe's Weekly. The Rube. See the.
show, you will be well pleased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

A severe shock of earthquake last
ing over 80 seconds, occurred at Colon
last night. 1t was much stronger th"n
any of the seismic disturbances felt
in the Canal Zone last October. No
damage was done so far as reported.
The officials at Gatun describe the
shock as very strong, but had no
knowledge up to late hour Of any
damage to the canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

Miss Susan Sipe, Of Washington,
delivered an illustrated lecture before
the members Of the Alexandria Free
Kindergarten Association last night in
the Young Peoples building. Miss
Myra H. Winchester, of the Bureau of
Education, Washington also delivered
an illustrated talk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

The seismograph at Paiha, Italy,
registered yesterday big earth
quake, believed to have occurred some
where on the American continent. The
instrument was violently agitated for
more than two hours. Further alarm
ing shocks were reported from the re-
gion Of Mount Etna.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

An incoming electric train cut q
dog in two on Royal street between
Prince and Duke at an early hour
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

Mrs. Mamie Taliaferro, wife Of
George Y. Warrington, died in Wash
ington yesterday. The remains will
be Inferred in Ivy Hill cemetery to-
morrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

At meeting of Fitzgerald Coun-
Gil, Knights of Columbus, held last
night reports were presented by
the delegates who recently attended
the state council held at Newport
News. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28
FOR (RENT..lU

Eight room and bath brick
house, all modern improve
ments, large side and back
yard. $500 per month.
Apply 107 N. Fairfax St.
HOWARD w. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

T. E. Knight G. Son are again offer
irg some big values in special Me-
mortal Day prices. Don't fail to see
their ad on page 2 Of this issue.
Summer is here an? to protect your
self from the heat YOU must see
Knight. Everything to make you
comfortable can be bought at a low
figure at this big sale. Don't fail to
take advantage of it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

Officer Miller and Rawlett today
arrested r. 3. Whayland and Will
liam Phillips on the charge of steal
ing brass from the Washington and
Old Dominion Railroad Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

Hard and Soft Shell Grabs at Ram
mers Cafe daily. ;.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28
NOTICE.

We close at noon on Satur-
day, May 30th Decoration
Day Elliott.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

WHY "a FORD?-Because the Ford
car stands more abuse with less cost
for rcp2irs than any other car.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

Halihut, sturgeon, rockfish, butter
fish, salt water trout. shad and her
ring for sale in market by Price and
Cook.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

Motor enthusiasts are oftentimas
handicapped in their selection Of a
car by the size of their purse. They
all want bigger and better car but
cannot afford it. On page of this
issue, Myers Bros, the well known
auto people, are offering big cars
at little money. Second hand cars
when properly ovcrhauled are practi-
cally as good as a new car. Read
Myers advertisement and see what
they have to offer you in that line
You will be interested and when buy
ing will get a good car for little
money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

Hard and Soft Shell Crabs at Ram
mel's Cafe daily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

The Allison W. C. T. u. will hold
their regular meeting tonight at Z
O'Clock sharp in the chiEfren's home.
The members are all urged to be
prompt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

The Social Union Of the First
Baptist church will he held with Mrs.
Adams al Rosen,ont tonight at 7.30
O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-28

Partly cloudy tonight and Fri
day: somewhat cooler.
High tides: 10:11 A. NJ ans
10:45 P. NJ.
Sun rises 4:40, sun sets 7:l5.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
DiGGS AGAIN Is ACCUSED
OF OFFENSE AGAINST GIRL
San Francisco Authorities Hold
Warrant and Await Former State
Architects Surrender.

SAN FRANCISCO, January s1-Local
authorities awaited today the surrender
of Maury I. Digs. former state architect,
for whom a warrant was sworn out last
night charging an offense against a
young girl.
Although Diggs left his fathers home
in Berkeley early in the night and had
not reported TO the police early today,
no anxiety was felt as to his where
ahouts. He is under bond pending a
hearing of bill of exceptions before
the United States circuit court of ap-
peals in connection with his recent con-
viction under the Mann act. The case
attracted wide attention because 1t was
charged that Anthony Caminetti, COM
missioner general of immigration, whose
son was also tried and convicted with
Dggs. had attempted to delay the course
of justice. The local federal district at
torney after making tho charge resigned
The present warrant against Diggs was
sworn to by Mrs. Elizabeth Dearring, on
behalf of her daughter Ida, seventeen
years old. and New Year eve Is the time
named.
My son has not been away from home
in the evening for MONTHS" said DiKgs'
father. when told OF the new trouble
The charge is simply impossible
Evening star., 1914-01-31
HERRING AND ROE SHAD
CAUGHT IN THE POTOMAC
Old Fishermen Are Puzzled by Their
Early Appearance in
the River.

Old fishermen of the city men who
nave devoted many wears to the STUDYING
of the ha bits OF Potomac fish as well as
the catching and sending of them to the
market here. are at loss to understand
now II is that shad and herring are be-
ing caught in the Potomac river in the
middle of winter. Formerly the fish
worked their way, they say. up the coast
and III the latter part of March or early
III April appeared in the Potomac
lhlnSS are not that way now Within
the past week a large lot of herring. as
me as those usually caught in midsea-
son. were taken in nets in Nomini creek
and shipped TO this city. and yesterday
Capt Al. fount received a shad which
had been caught in the river off Colonial
Beach The fish was big roe and was
IN splendid condition. 1t attracted rnuch
attention from the fish dealers at the
wharf market and was sold To an uptown
dealer at fancy price.
number of North Carolina shad were
also received yesterday at The. wharf
market So far this season shad or her
ring from Florida or Georgia waters have
been few and far between and from mis-
fact some of the older fishermen are pre-
dlctlns poor season on the Potomac this
spring They claim to have noticed that
each season when shad were scarce in
Florida they were also scarce in the po-
tomac.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
CRAZY MOUNTAIN SCHOOL
CAPTURES MONTANA PRIZE
Wins Blue Ribbon for Best Collec.
ton of Wild Flowers Over More
Favored Institutions.

An Interesting story Of how the chill
dren Of Crazy Mountain schoolhouse In
Montana Won first prize and the blue
ribbon for the best collection Of wild
flowers pressed and mounted. At the re-
cent state fair at Helena, is told in a
statement today by the federal bureau Of
education The schoolhouse is ioN12
shack the bureau SAYS. and is about as
poorly equipped as Schooihousc could
be Yet despite these handicaps. the pu-
piIs-there were nine OF them-set about
to win the prize offered by the fair for
the best collection Of wild flowers,
The children plucked the flowers from
the mountain sides. loWlands and mead
ows. and placed them i'll books and maga-
zines In the absence of a flower press
they sat on the books to get the neces-
sarv pressure After the flowers had
been mounted the entire collection was
sent to the state fair. where the judges
awarded the Crazy Mountain collection
first prize
The Crazy Mountain school is typical
country Schoolhouse and there arc holes
in tho roof and floor. Tie teachers desk
is a plank nailed to two. sticks and set
against the wall for support. The chill
drcn have desks discarded as useless by
other schools and they sit on seats that
ar, held up by sticks nailed to the moor
~, on boxes if they are fortunate enough
=, oct them Few have books but they
entered the contest and won. aud the
huroau of education has commended
them.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
CHILDREN, 8 AND 4, ARRESTED
Arraigned in Philadelphia or
Charges of Malicious Mischief

PHILADELPHIA, January 31.-Two
children. three and four years old. and
said to he the youngest defendants ever
before the court. were arraigned in the
juvenile court here yesterday on charges
of malicious mischief
Where are defendants?" inquired
Judge German, when the case was called.
Here they are" said the mother. car
rying the younger child in her arms and
leading the other by the hand
You don't mean to say those babies
have been charged with anything and
arrested for il exclaimed tine judge
Yes. replied the mother. giancing
sorfoWfully AT the complainant. woman
neighbor. who explained that the chill
dren had broken Il window in her house
The court reprimanded the complain
ant and directed the mother of the
youngsters 10 take them home. adding
that he would see if measures could not
be taken to prevent other children OF
such tender years from being arrested in
the future.
Evening star., 1914-01-31

printed in a little volume for private
circulation. The volume, Which is now
very rare, is included in the collection.
Richard Farnham and John Bull were
two weavers in London III 1852. If
they had been content to remain mere
weavers they never would have been
elnhalined in printers iak. aud one j.
Wright would never have seen his uamc
printed as author of rho slim volume
entitled False Prophets Discovered.
which tells i'll detail ~ the ciaimS ad-
yanccd hy the two obscure weaNeTs t.
the effect that they We're the two great
prophets mentioned in Revelations who
were to appear Just before the end OF
the world. False prophets Jared worse
III those days than they do nov. th.
two w"avers were put to death hc.au:s"
of their claims.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
TO END OLD DISPUTE.
House Bill Instructs Court to Decide
Fire Alarm Ownership.

Settlement of an old dispute between
the Government Hospital for the Insane
and the National Automatic Fire Alarm
Company is provided for in resolution
introduced by Representative Cantrill OF
Kentucky, which stipulates that the
Court Of Claims shall take up the case
and decide who owns the fire alarm sys-
TEN now installed in the hospital.
The National company claims that the
government accepted the work, which
was done under a contract now eleven
years old. but that it subsequently, re-
fused to accept the installation. The
alarm system is in the hospital and Rep
resentative Cantrill holds that 1t is i'm
portant to the inmates that there should
be settlement of the question of who
owns it and who is to operate il.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
Militia Records With Big Guns.

Geographically honors were fairly dis
tributed In the militia organizations
which made practice with the big guns
Of the coast defenses last year The
Maine coast artillery militia, with Capt
F. A Reads battery, had the highest
figure OF merit with tweive-inch rifles
North Carolina. with Capt. Clarence
Parkers Washington battery. scored first
with ten-inch rifles; Capt. f. A. Motifs
North Carolina battery took the lead
with eiSht-inch rifles and Capt. George
W Mock's Washington battery made the
best record with the six-inch rifles.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
BILL HITS CIVIL SERVICE.
Mr.. Moons Measure Would Detach
2.400 Assistant Postmasters.

Although hiudered hv tho President
from detaching a.l"e assistant postma r
tiers from the civil service hv means of a
rider on the post office appropriation l'ill
Chairman Moon has introduced a separ-
ate measure 10 bring about Substantially
the same result. Tho hill provides that
examinations MAY hc held to IN ro-
stions caused hy the possible removal ~
assistant postmasters now In Office
However. the measure docs not prcNcu;
any q the successful candidates FROM
being removed after examination
Evening star., 1914-01-31
Gives Place to Senator Lee.

Senator o'Gorman Of New York has
resigned as member of the banking
and currency committee to give his place
TO Senator Blair Lee. the new senator
from MARYLAND Mr. O'eiorrnan will have
more than enough committee work left
with the promised activity of the inter
oceanic canals committee of which he is
chairman, on the question Of exempting
American coaStwise ships from Pana-
ma caGal tolls and his duties as a mem
Der Of The committees on foreign rela-
ti"us, Immigration. Judiciary. manufac-
tures. naval affairs and rules
Evening star., 1914-01-31
Suffrage Problem in 1895.

As far back as 1875 England appears
10 have had a suffrage problem, as in
that year stephen GoSson. called the
parson of Great Wigborow, in Essex.
had printed at his own expense
pamphlet hearing the title Pleasant
Quippes for Tpstart Newfangled G.ntil
women in which he criticiScs the
women OF that time for their tendency
to usurp prerogatives of the men and
generally to put themselves forward.
One of the interesting volumes III the
collection is a reprint in old English
black letter, of a manuscript OF the
thirteenth century. The manuscript
was complied by the master cooks of
King Richard III. aud bore the title
The Forme of Curry. though the re-
print is given the title English Cookery
500 Years Ago" The volume contains
about sixty 'nymes. or recipes, of
which the following is sample:
Take gees and smytc hem in perys.
cast hem in pot. DO therto half wine
and half water. And do therto q code
quantite of oynouns. exc of erbest. Set
it over the tyre and cover it fast. Make
la layor Of hrede and of blode and lay
lit therwith. Do therto powder fort
and serve it forth
English gees i'll hossepot meant geese
in hodgepodge "Oynouns, of course.
was onions, while ''erhest." translates
Evening star., 1914-01-31
WAR MADE ON GANGSTERS
PRODUCTIVE OF REFORM
January Reports in New York
Show Diminuticn of Murders
and Shooting ARRAYS.

NEW YORK. January 81. The War "n
sanssters and gunner instituted month
ago by Police Commissioner Douglas !
Mckay on orders from Mayor Mitchell
has according to police reports for Jan
uary. resulted in Il decrsa Sc in the NUM-
her Of murders and serious shooting af-
frays in sections Of the city infested by
orsanized bands of idle young men and
boys
Since Mayor Mitchell ordered the police
to break up the East Side gangs a large
number of sunmen have been arrested
and MANY are held for trial on charges
of violating the sullivan law. which pro
hihits the carrying of concealed Weapons.
Hundreds of Pistols Confiscated.
From tho upper East Side. known as
the murder belt the police have con-
fiscated hundreds of pistols. For several
Years this district covering apnut forty
blocks, has had an average Of a murder
a week. Since January ! there have
been hut two killings
Yesterday five prisoners werc arraicncd
charged with having violated the sullivan
law and the high bail required in each
case served as notice to 2unrncn that th.
city magistrates were assisting the police
IN their crusade TO do away with gangs
and the practice of carrying guns.
Evening star., 1914-01-31
Minnesotan Finds He Will
Have to Pay Double Under
| Income Tax Statute.
MANY JUST CLAIMS FOR
REFUNDS ARE EXPECTED.
W. E. Andrews. Auditor for Treas.
ury, Anticipates Trouble Over
Collection at Source"

Members Of congress who helped enact
the income tsN Law. which makes them
dig 10 pay their assessments are much
In svJei.Iic.. among the small army of per
sons who have appealed 10 the Treas
ury Department for rulings regarding the
intricat, provisions Of the measure. Al
though actual collection of the tax Will
not begin for two months more. the
Treasury officials have begun to pass
questions submitted to them bN those
affected ny the new statute. Already one
Minnesota member has discovered that
the department viii collect for what he
terms ootIbis taxation.
the situation arises from the fact that
cone to Washington rent their nome
tho. paw a sum for tin. rent o. houses
they receive as rent for their homes.
This particular Minnesota nlealb.r
thought that itt ought to be allowed to
Offset rent received for rent paid. mas
much "a h.. was not in the business Of
renting houses and did not regard the
rent received an income.
But when he submitted the matter TO
fhe Treasury Department he was told
he must include as a part of his gross
income tine amount he receives as rent
f"r his house. Al the same time, he can
not deduct what ne pays for rent here.
because il IS claimed thai this is a per
soual or living expense, and as such Is
nat d.lufTiItFp