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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-08
CARRANzA UTTERS
OMINOUS THREAT
Tells President Carbajal He
Will Put in Effect De-
cree of 1862.
A REIGN OF TERROR
Rebel Chiefs Message Causing Great
Apprehension &c Administration In
Washington. Z i

Mexico City, August S.-Iester-
days development in the capital re-
suited in triumph for the war par
tv. All hope for peace between the
Federals and the Constitutionalists
now is apparently gone. The war
party is in control and is being back
ed up by Provisional President Car
baial. Unless concessions are made,
General Carranza, it seems, must
fight his way into the capital and to
power {,
General Medina Barron was ap-
pointed commandeii-in-chief Of the
Federal forces in the capital today.
1--WE have $4,000 men, sixty-five
field pieces, 100 machine guns and
plenty of ammuniton,' said a proml-
ncnt army official today, "and are
prepared to resist to the end unless
ample guarantees are given US. II
we must fight it will be one of the
greatest battles of the revolution.
Every officer in the Federal army Is
prepared to die in defense Of the
capital
If a battle is fought it is believed
it will be on the plains, eight miles
north OF the capital. The Federal
advance guard of 1000 men is facing
the Constitutionalsts at Teolucan,
fifteen miles north of Tlalepantla.
Mexico City, August 8.-El Sol,
recognized organ in Mexico City Of
General Carranza. yesterday publish
cd proclamation calling upon all
the inhabitants of the city to meet
in front of the Statue of Columbus
in the Paseo de la Reforma at 10
o'clock today and demand the un-
conditional surrender of the Carba-
jal government.
The proclamation calls on the peo-
pie who favor peaceful rendition
to fly q white flag from the balconies
CT their homes and places Of business.
Senor Lijan, Subsecretary Of the In
terror, has Informed the leaders that
the government, if a manifestation
is attempted, will put it down with
troops if necessary. :
Washington, August S.-General
Carranza has notified Provisional
President Carbajal that if ne dares
to defend Mexico City with Federal
troops the Constitutionalists will put
the decree of 1862 into immediate
execution.
The decree of 1862 is that which
covered the execution of MaxDnilIan
and many other military executions
and prescriptions. If Carranza's
threat is carried out a reign OF ter
ror will BE inaugurated in Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-08

Many German merchant vessels
were brought into English ports yes
terday by British cruisers. The Hol-
land Lloyd steamer Tubantia, with
$2,500,000 from South America for
The Deutsche Bank, in London was
also brought in. French warships
also captured several German mer-
chant ships. The British light cru
iser Vindictiye captured the German
steamer Schlesien, of 3,52S tons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-08

Preston Griffin and Charles Hall,
colored, were taken from the City
Hall tower at Monroe, La, yesterday
and hanged by mob. Less than "a
hours before Henry Holmes was
lynched in connection with the same
crime. A. J. Madden, an aged grocer,
was killed by burglars Wednesday
night, and Holmes was captured and
lynched by mob several hours later.
He is said to have confessed, and i'm
plicated the two other men in the
crime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-08

The position of Italy in the Euro
pean war was definitely stated in Il
message to the State Department
yesterday from Ambassador Thomas
Nelson Page, who cabled this govern
ment that the Italian government
would remain neutral. If this neutral
ity is violated by either Germany or
Austria, the message further reads,
Italy will not only repudiate the
Triple Alliance treaty, but will at
once join the Triple Entent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-08

Information has been received in
Vancouver, B. c., to the effect that n
Dominion order in Council has just
been passed closing all German con-
sulates in Canada and giving the Ger
man consular officers AZ hours in
which to- leave the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-08

The French Army has entered Bel.
gium with a view to effecting a juno
tion with the Belgians. The Ger
mans before Liege have requested a
24-hour armistice in order, it is sup
posed, to bury their dead, which num-
Der $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-08
NEWS OF THE DAY

Practically the whole Russian pop
ulation capable of bearing arms are
now calledsto the colors. When the
present mobilization is completed
Russia will have considerably more
than 100000 men under arms. A
wave of patriotic enthusiasm has
brought in so many volunteers that
the general staff was compelled to
issue special rules restricting admis-
sion. All schoolboys over 16 years
are eager to enter the service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-08

Doctors recommend LIMOL POW
DER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-08

Col. William W. Harris, in charge
of public buildings and grounds III
Washington, yesterday made the fol-
lowing announcement. "In accord
ance with an authorization by Con-
gress, which is contained in the sun
dry civil appropriation act approved
August l, 1914, the Washington ma
tional monument in this city will be
opened hereafter to the public on
Sundays and legal holidays. The
hours for this opening will for the
present be from 1890 to 4:30 p. m.,
and the elevator will be in operation
between those hours to convey visi-
tors to the top floor"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-08-08

A German mob stormed the British
Embassy in Berlin, smashed the win
dows and tore up the pavement in
front of the building when the Brit
ish declaration of war was published
in the German capital. Forty Brit
ish subjects are prisoners in the fort
ress of Spandau and all their fellow
nationaiists are being rounded up
throughout the country. The German
Emperor has sent an apology to the
British Ambassador for the attack.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

pointed the tables. A short business
session followed the supper at which
time reports of the years work were
made. A feature of the evening was
the stereopticon views of the various
pastors and families of the First Pres
byterian church. Among these were
pictures of DR.. and Mrs Hughes and
Rev. and Mrs. r. J. Graham and
family.
An important event of the coming
week is the recital to be given in the
Pythian Temple by Miss Perle Dun
ham, who will appear Monday even
ing under the auspices of the Rich
mond Federation of Women's clubs.
Miss Durham Is an artist of ability
and has never failed to delight her
audiences wherever she has appear
ed Miss Durham will appear here
in "Everywoman." The play is arts
tic and effective as presented by
Miss Durham. AS an impersonator
she has few equals. Her bearing is
modest. her gestures graceful, voice
musical. Her readings are natural
and unassumed. An admission Of
fifty cents will be asked
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

in several courses was served. All the
decorations were appropriate to st.
Patrck's day. The club will meet IN
a fortnight with Mrs. George Ward at
her home in West Richmond.
The Richmond Graduate Nurses AS
sociation met yesterday afternoon
with Mrs. J. NJ LamsOn at her apart
msnts in the Wayne fats. An cleo
ton of officers resulting as follows
was held:
Presiden-Miss Meade.
Vice President-Miss Wilcox.
Secretary-Miss Emma Kemper.
Treasurer-Miss Ona B. Stotlemyer.
DR.. l.. G. Bowers OF Dayton, o., was
present and made an interesting ad-
dress. After the program refreshments
were served. A vote on the local op-
ton question was taken, and the asso-
citation decided for the drys.
The Golden Rule Bible class of the
First NJ. f. church held an all-day
meeting yesterday at the church. The
hours were spent at quilting. At noon
an elaborate picnic dinner was served.
The husbands and families of the
members came in for dinner, augment
ing the party about forty-five. In the
afternoon sewing was resumed
The Earnest Workers, an organiZa-
ton of the Central Christion church,
met Thursday afternoon with Mrs.
Peter Cutler at her home on North
c street Mrs p. r Mcclellan led the
devotional exercises. Mrs. Maude
Knoll led in prayer, and pretty solo
was given by Mrs. George Cbrisman.
A short business session was held.
Mrs. Leta Roland gave a reading
Mrs. nellie Barnard read temperance
paper. A pretty solo, "A Closer Walk
With Cod with piano accompani-
ment by Mrs. Ami Tschaen, was sung
by Miss Gaynelle Frantz. Forty-eight
members were present, and nine new
members were taken into the society.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

the dining room where luncheon was
served. The club flower, pansies, were
ueeu III appointing the table. Miss
Swaney was a guest of the club. The
club will meet in fortnight with Mrs.
viii Cunningham at her home on
North Eleventh street.
An election of officers was held yes
terday afternoon when the aid society
of the Second Presbyterian church
met at the church. Various reports
were read and approved. Officers elect
ed were as follows:
President--Mrs. Charles Crosse
Vice President Mrs. Frank Plum
mer. >.
Secretary-Mrs. A. c. Underhill
Assistant Secretary-Mrs. Phillip
Smith
Treasurer-Mrs. A. f. Smith
Assistant Treasurer-Mrs. Charles
Ford.
These officers, with Mrs. Edgar Lott
and Mrs. Charles Hilbert make up the
council. This organization will have
charge of all business matters of the
society. There was a large attend
ance. The next meeting will be held
the second Thursday in April. The
hostess will be announced later.
An open meeting of the Domestic
Science association will be held Wed,
nesday afternoon at 2 80 o'clock at the
high school auditorium. DR.. Barnard
food and drug commissioner, will make
| an address on Food and Food Val
ues.' The public is cordially invited
to attend.
The Helping Hand society met yes
| terday afternoon with Mrs. Henry
! Weisbrod at her home on South Fiji
teenth street. Fourteen members were
present. The afternoon was spent so
cially and with needlework. Miss Ruth
Heitbrink and Mrs. Frech on Eaton, O
were guests. An elaborate luncheon
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13
SOCIAL GATHERINGS

A pretty ST. Patricks party was
given this afternoon by Mrs. J. H.
GIlchrist at her apartments in the
Holland when she entertained several
guests with an auction bridge party
All the decorations were appropriate
to the patron Saint. The game was
played at three tables. After pleas
ant afternoon the guests were invit-
ed to the dining room where a lunch
con in several courses was served.
At each place We're pretty French bas-
kets filled with the growing sham
rock. These were given each guest
as favors. Carnations and ferns ap-
pointed the table This was one OF
the attractive social functions of the
week
Little Miss Beatrice Owens, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Owens of
sheridan street, entertained in de-
lightful manner yesterday afternoon
at the home of her parents in cele-
bration of her fifth birthday anniver-
sary. The afternoon was spent play
ing children's games and with music.
The color scheme pink and white was
carried out in all the appointments.
Late in the afternoon the guests were
invited to the dining room where a
luncheon was served. In the center
of the table was birthday cake Gov
cred with a white frosting and sur
rounded by pink tapers. Smaller ia
pers we're also used in appointing
the table Miniature pink baskets
filled with white bonbons were given
each guest as favors. The guests
numbered ten. Several pretty gifts
were presented to the little hostess.
One OF the pretty parties of the ear
~ spring was given yesterday after
noon by Mrs. Harry Daley at her
home on South Seventeenth street,
when she took this means OF extend
ing courtesy to Mrs Levy of Bay City
Michigan, who is a guest in this city.
Flowers and ferns were used in dec
Grating the rooms where the guests
were SO Hospitality entertained.
Bridge was played at several tables.
Favors were given to Mesdames B. D.
WEIGH. Orville Teegarden. After the
game the hostess served an elaborate
luncheon in the dining room. Candles
and ferns appointed the table with
here and there clusters of pretty
spring blossoms. The guests were
Nesdames William Beasley, B. D.
Welch, Orville Teegarden, George
Fox. Richard VanZant, Richard More,
John Sligar, John Keys, Morton John
son, Olive Allison, Mary Wineberg,
Samuel Fred, Burton Gaines, Mrs.
Levy of Bay City, Michigan and Miss
Gertrude Shute.
A dance will be given this evening
in the Odd Fellows hall by Mrs. Frank
Crichet Piano and drums will fur
nish the dance music.
The public is invited to attend the
play which will be given this evening
in the high school auditorium by the
members Of the Pedestrian club. An
admission OF fifteen cents will be
asked.
There was an unusually large at.
tendance at the reception given
Thursday evening in the parlors OF
the First Presbyterian church in hon
or of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas J. Ora
ham. who are leaving soon for Fargo
n. D. Previous to the reception a
basket supper was enjoyed by the
congregation. Flowers and ferns ap-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13
The Kind You Have Always Bought.

applied public Castor that
Il Fletcher
genuine
in
the bottle red Parents who have
call the of the
the
selling
should be termed counterfes medicinal preparations not
medicines
what she her child Adults do
that for hemse but he child has o #
wachfulness
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13
WEDDING BELLS

The wedding of Mr.. Earl McHaffin
and Mrs. Merle league was solemniz-
ed last evening at $50 North H street.
Rev. H. S. James of the United Breth-
rem church performed the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs McHaffin will reside in
New Paris Their many friends ex-
tend congratulations.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

For ST. Patrick's Day you can get at
Prices, Ice Cream Shamrocks, Green
Gage Ice, Green MINIS. Green JeIIies,
Green Lime Tablets. Block Ice Cream
with Green Gage Ice.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

The guests we're Mesdames H. H.
Jones, Nellie Barnard. John Deitz, J.
James, Albert Steddom, J. B. Meyers.
Earl Smalley, Carl Smith, Horace H0l-
lopter, Misses Leta Roland and Gay
nellie FrantZ. At the close of the
meeting the hostess served a
luncheon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

A penny supper will be given this
evening at Reid Memorial church by
members of a Sunday school class
taught by Mrs. Harvey Wilson. The
hours will be from 5 until o'clock.
The executive board and members
of committee are arranging for a
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13
Social, Club and Personal Items
Elizabeth r Thomas PhousI

musical to be given Wednesday even
ing in the public art gallery. Each
member may invite guest. All men,
bers are urged to attend. The program
will be announced later.
A market will be given at the mar
ket house Saturday by the members
of the Sunday school of the Third M.
E. church. The public is invited to
attend A number of good things to
eat will be on sale.
The public is invited to attend the
penny supper which will be given to-
morrow evening at Grace M. f. church
! from until o'clock.
Mrs. E. B. Clements will be host
ess for meeting of the Ticknor club
! Monday afternoon at her home on
North Thirteenth street.
| A meeting of the Magazine club will
be held Monday afternoon with Mrs.
William Rooney at her home on North
Fourteenth street.
! The Tourist club will not meet this
evening. The meeting has been de-
ferred for one week, when Mr.. and
Mrs. James Carr will entertain the
! club at their home in Westcott place.
| An all-day meeting of the Woman S
Aid Society of Reid Memorial hos
pital was held yesterday at the home
of Mrs. f. G. Hill on East Main street.
The hours were spent in sewing for
the hospital Fifteen surgical gowns,
! eleven kitchen aprons, nine sheets
seven covers and nineteen napkins
were made at this time. The Singer
Sewing Machine company donated the
use of four machines. At noon a
| sumptuOus dinner was served. A
number of good things to eat were
sents to the nurses at the hospital
( There was an attendance of over forty
persons.
| Mrs. Willard Carr was hostess yes
tefday afternoon for meeting Of an
auction bridge club at her home in
WeStcOtt place. The hours were spent
playing bridge. Favors went to Mes
DANES Julian Gates, Harry Lontz and
Paul Comstock. The guests were Mes
danes Julian Gates, Harry Lontz, Wal
ter Butler, James Carr, Thomas NJ
kaufman and Miss Almira Starr AT
the close of the game the hostess
served an elaborate collation. in sew.
eral courses. The club will meet
again in a fortnight.
Enjoyable in every way was the
pretty afternoon party given yester
day by Mrs. H. S. James at her home
in the United Brethren church par
sonage, when she entertained mem
bers of the aid society of the church
The afternoon was spent socially with
games and music. Mrs. Markey was
given the favor at the close of an in
teresting contest. Refreshments were
served. The hostess was assisted ir
entertaining by Mrs. Bert Horn.
A meeting of the Alice Carey club
, was held Inul Sda! .,.,eI4lp,... - So.
home OF Mrs Chauncey Rifle or
South Twelfth street. A paper entitl
ed, LITERATURE and Science of Hol
| land was read by Mrs. J. E. Moore
Current events were given by the
members. Responses to roll call were
articles of Indiana authors. After the
he -
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

A penny supper will be given at
the Grace Nj. f. church. The
hours of serving will be from
until 7 o'clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13
AS THEY COME AND GO

Mrs. Brubaker has returned to her
home in Paris, Ohio, after a pleas
ant visit with Rev. and Mrs. Joseph
Beck at their home on South Seventh
street.
Mr. F. L. Funk has returned from
Terre Haute, Ind, after a few days
business trip.
Mrs. J. E. Robinson and Mrs. J. F.
Lamb. of Columbus, Ohio, are the
guests of Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Beck
for few days at their home on South
Seventh street.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark O'Hara have re-
moved from North Eleventh street, to
their new home, 315 North Nineteenth
street. Mr.. and Mrs. Earl OHara will
reside with them.
Mr. Donald Coleman of North
Twelfth street, has gone to San Fran
cisco, where he will spend several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Dennis. who have
been living on South Fourteenth
street, will take up residence next
! week in the Mary Brother Apartments
on Main street. The Dennis Apart
ment on South Fourteenth street will
be occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Crane.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

A WeeCHS OF tHe AIIce carey CUB
was held lnulsdst! 4,.,e-4AD,... rs, ,....
home of Mrs. Chauncey Rifle on
South Twelfth street. A paper entitl-
ed, "Literature and Science of Hol-
land was read by Mrs. J. E. Moore
Current events were given by the
members. Responses to roll call were
articles of Indiana authors. After the
program the guests were invited to
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

The Third Methodist Sunday
school will give a market at the
market house.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

The Psi Iota XII sorority will
meet in the afternoon with Miss
Mable Hasemeier at her home on
South Seventh street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

The Alpine Dancing club will
give dance in the Odd Fellow s
hall
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13
SOCIAL CALENDAR
FOR SATURDAY

Mrs. Frank Crichet will meet
her children's dancing class at
her home on North Ninth street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

ADDITIONAL SOCIETY ON PAGE 2
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

Mr.. r. L. Funk has returned from
Terre Haute, Ind, after a few days
business trip.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

musical to be given Wednesday even
ing in the public art gallery. Each
member may invite guest. All men,
bers are urged to attend. The program
will be announced later.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

A meeting of the Magazine club will
be held Monday afternoon with Mrs.
William Rooney at her home on North
Fourteenth street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

Mrs. E. B. Clements will be host
ess for a meeting of the Ticknor club
Monday afternoon at her home on
North Thirteenth street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

A market will be given at the mar
ket house Saturday by the members
of the Sunday school of the Third M.
f. church. The public is invited to
attend A number of good things to
eat will be on sale.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

A dance will be given this evening
in the Odd Fellows hall by Mrs. Frank
Crichet. Piano and drums will fur
nish the dance music.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-03-13

The public is invited to attend the
penny supper which will be given to-
morrow evening at Grace Nj. f. church
from until o'clock.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-08-28
s. W. MCCALL ESCAPES,
BUT COMPANION KILLED
Massachusetts, Candidate for
Governor Falls to Floor Of
Auto as Crash Comes.

North WEYMOUTH. Mass. Aug 81
John A. Gale, vIce-president OF the Somer-
Vile National Bank and of the Somer-
Vile Trust Company, was killed when an
automobile In which he was riding with
Samuel w Mccall, Republican candidate
for Governor. and Herman J. Tanning Of
Boston was struck on the side by an
electric car here this afternoon. Neither
Mr., Mccall nor Mr.. Tanning was Injured
The party was going to the Marshf1eld
Fair. where Mr.. Mccall was TO speak
The automobile driver In an attempt to
avoid swiftly approaching machine
swung close TO the car track, and the
automobile was struck by an approaching
trolley car, witnesses say.
An ambulance was rushed from the
Quincy Hospital. In which Mr., Gale was
taken to the hospital where he died at
; o'clock
Mr., Mccall went TO the hospital and
later returned to his office in Boston.
The injury of Mr., Gale was a severe
shock to him. Mr. Mccall was sitting
on the side OF the automobile that was
struck by the car. when he saw that an
accident was unavoidable he slipped from
the seat TO the floor OF the tonneau, there
by escaping being hurt.