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The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01

the Trinidad district became SO criti-
cal because of disorder beyond the
ability of the local authorities to con-
troll that on October 26, 1913, the state
militia was called into service and
sent into the field.
"The district which was particularly
affected with disorder was approx
mately eighty miles in length and the
situation demanded all the militia that
it was possible to secure under the
conditions here in Colorado.
About one month ago. the trouble
having apparently abated, the troops
were gradually withdrawn until only
a small number remained in the
troubled district. Thereupon the con-
dition Immediately became greatly ag-
gravated, a vast amount of property.
amounting to millions of dollars was
destroyed, many lives we're lost and
We were compelled to return immedi-
ately as many militia as was possible.
ARMED men in open defiance of law
are congregating from various por-
tions of the state in the affected dis
trict.
There are probably 5000 men.
armed. in open insurrection. have
available $50 militiamen, without abil-
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01

Washington, April 2S.-Increasing
boldness OF rebels In Mexico City, pres
sure by all the great powers of the
world and realization that he cannot
look to the fighting followers of Villa
for assistance, have broken the de-
fiant spirit of Huerta.
His formal acceptance of the South
American alliances offer of mediation
was received here simultaneous with
the announcement that the American
army under General Funston had
reached Vera Cruz and that General
Villa was in conference with General
Carranza at Chihuahua, determined to
force Carranza into neutrality or
break with him.
The United States troops reached
Vera Cruz and will relieve the blue
jackets, who have been on shore duty
since the port was seized last Tues
day.
War preparations are going ahead,
and to these troops will be added 9TH
ers who sail from Galveston today.
This latter detachment will consist
mostly of artillery, and when it ar
rives practically an entire regiment of
artillery. equipped with more than $50
pieces, will be at Vera Cruz.
A more friendly attitude displayed
In the Mexican capital towards for
eigners was in a measure explained
when it was learned from: refugees
reaching Vera Cruz that rebel sup
porters in Mexico City had taken steps
to change public opinion. They circu-
lated handbills calling upon the people
to protect Americans and denouncing
Huerta as the cause of the landing of
the American naval forces at Vera
Cruz and also as the author of false
and inflammatory statements pub
lished in Mexico City.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
Wilson Appeals to Rockefeller.

Washington, April 27.-President
Wilson has made personal appeal to
John n. Rockefeller to bring about
settlement of the Colorado coal strike
and end the violence, which has cost
a score of lives and large property
loss. The financier, who owns a large
part of the mines affected by the
strike, in response to telegram from
the President. declared he had turned
over his interests in Colorado to his
son John d. Rockefeller, Jr., whom he
would ask to cooperate with Chair
man Foster of the House committee
on mines and mining.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
US. ACCEPTS MEx xICO MEDIATION
Peace Offer Made by ENJOYS Of Brazil,
Chile and Argentine Republic

Chile, duly authorized hereto, have the
honor to tender your excellency's gov
eminent our good offices for the
peaceful and friendly settlement OF
the conflict between the United
States and Mexico.
This offer puts in due form the
suggestions which we have had occa-
sion to refer heretofore on this sub
ject to the secretary to whom we re-
new the assurances of our highest and
most distinguished consideration.
ID. DA CANA.
"R. s. NAON.
''EDUARDO suAREz MUUCA."
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
Strikers Held for Assault.

Boulder.-Jack Knill of the Lafay.
ette union was arrested on charge
of being one of those who attacked
and badly injured Pete Ankle, Charles
Jacoby and Ed Wharburton, strike
breakers employed at the Simpson
mine. The fight occurred in front of
the home of Mrs. Weyman of Lafay-
ette and was witnessed, according to
teh strikebreakers. by Night Marshal
John Donald, who had previously
searched them for weapons.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
ity to increase materially this num-

ity to increase materially this num-
ber.
The situation has passed beyond
the ability OF the state to control 1t.
This domestic violence is the result
of an Industrial controversy between
interstate organizations with hehd-
quarters outside the state Of Colo
RADIO.
II. therefore. urgently request that
you send forthwith to Ludlow. Colo
rado, and to such other portions of
the state as the commanding officer
may deem necessary. not less than
one battalion of infantry and one
troop OF cavalry.
"The Legislature of this state can
not be convened in time to meet this
emergency, and |. therefore. have the
honor to make this request AS gov
ernor of the state. pursuant to Sec
ton 4. Article ~, of the Constitu-
tion of the United States
"ELIAS NJ. AMMONS.
Governor of Colorado"
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
MUssER HEADS INVESTIGATORS.
Ammons Appoints Committee to Fix
Blame for Deaths in Strike Field.

Denver. April PA committee to
investigate and report upon the vio-
lences in the southern coal strike dis
trict last week. particularly the fight
ing at the Ludlow tent colony and the
burning of the tents, where many
were killed, was appointed by Gov
enror Ammons. Chief Justice George
w. Musser of the State Supreme
Court is chairman.
Chief Justice Musser was largely re-
sponsible for the truce in the strike
district which was reached Friday aft
srnoon.
The members are: Chief Justice
Musser of the Supreme Court; A. F.
King. presiding judge of the State
Court of Appeals; the Rev. Allan A.
Tanner, pastor of the First Congrega-
tional church; Norton Montgomery.
deputy attorney general, and NJ. p.
Capp, warden of the state reformatory.
Later the governor appointed Mrs.
Alma Lafferty, a member of the com
mittee, at the request of the women's
mass meeting.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
Santa Fe Bridge DESTROYED.

Pueblo.-The Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe bridge across the Arkansas
river at point between Forber and
this city was burned after the abut-
ments had been dynainited. The
troops ordered to Florence and Canon
City by General Chase. and which he
commanded in person. were supposed
to be routed over this road At the last
minute the routing was changed. as
the troops went over the Denver & Rio
Grande.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01

THE purposes for which the Legis-
lature is to assemble are:
First = To provide for paying,
either. by the issuance of bonds, spe-
cial tax levy or otherwise, the ex-
penses which have been or shall be
incurred in restoring and preserving
peace and good order and in suppress
ing insurrection with the aid of the
National Guard of Colorado during the
coal miners strike of 1913-1914, and
to pay all expenses of the state Incl
dent thereto.
"Second-To enact law submitting
to the people of the state an amend
ment to the constitution to empower
the Legislature to enact laws for arbi-
tration in all labor disputes and to
provide for the enforcement of the de-
cisions of the arbitration board.
"Third-To enact law establishing
a state constabulary or state peace Of
ficers and defining their powers and
duties.
"Fourth-To enact law or laws au-
thorizing the governor and other off
GERS in time of internal disorder to
close saloons and otherwise to regu-
late or prohibit the sale, gift, pur-
chase and use of Intoxicating liquors
in any specified district. where. in his
judgment. 1t is necessary for the pub
lie good so to do.
"Fifth-To enact law or laws au-
thorizing the. governor In times of
internal disorder. to regulate or FRO
hibit the sale, gift and purchase OF
firearms and ammunition and the
carrying thereof except by authorized
persons.
'Sixth-To appropriate the sums
necessary to defray the expenses of
the extra session hereby called.
Whereas, In the judgment of the
governor of the state of Colorado, the
present is one of the extraordinary oc-
casions required in the constitution of
the state for the calling of special ses-
sions of the General Assembly
Now, therefore. l. Elias NJ. Am
mons, governor of the state OF Colo
RADIO, do by this proclamation convene
the Nineteenth General Assembly of
said state and hereby summon the
members thereof to meet in special
session at the capitol in the city of
Denver and the state Of Colorado. on
Monday. the 4th day OF May, 1914, at
~ o'clock noon."
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01

As soon as the American acceptance
was received. notice was served on
the Spanish Ambassador, acting
charge d'affaires for Mexico, for va
rious Latin-American governors and
General Carranza, the rebel leader in
Mexico.
The three South American envoys
who proposed the intermediation tc
the United States laid before their
conferees the notes that had passed be
tween them and the American govern.
ment.
The Costa Rico envoy. Joaquin Cal
corps, and DR.. Alberto Membrane,
minister from Honduras, joined the
three South American plenipotentia.
ries while they were comforting on
their plans for mediation.
Ignacio Calderon. minister of Boil.
via; Federico Alfonso Pezet, minister
of Peru; Euzbio Morales. minister
from Panama, and Manuel de la Vega
Calderon, charge daffaires of Cuba,
Joined the conferees later.
The Navy Department received
word that the American consulate at
Mazatlan, on the Pacific coast of Mex
leo, had been stoned by mob. Other
anti-American demonstrations oc.
Cured there.
Reports from other points. including
Tampico, indicate similar demonstra
tions.
Americans Put Off Train.
do MT wi
reports of anti-American demonstra'
tions and general unrest in Mexico
City. He heard that 125 Americans
were put off a train at Pachucan by
the train crew but that another train
had gone out from Mexico City to as
sist them in continuing their journey
to Vera Cruz.
Secretary Garrison announced he
had issued no orders for any further
GERS were to use their own disere-
ton in protecting international
bridges on the border.
The Navy Department dispatched
vessels up and down the Atlantic and
Pacific coasts of Mexico to take away
American consuls and refugees gen.
orally.
Between 5000 and $500 refugees al
ready have been protected or are en-
route to the United States.
The strongest possible representa-
tions will be made to Huerta that any
violation of the rules of civilized war
fare through which American men.
women and children suffer. not only
will provoke Just reprobation of the
world, but provoke retaliatory meas
ures of the sternest description from
the United States.
Definite instructions from Rear Ad-
miral Badger, commander in chief OF
the Atlantic fleet. to all American
the steamer Mexico were posted at
the consulate and other conspicuous
places.
War Plans Continue.
Senators and representatives de.
clined to be quoted about the new
phase of the situation, but those who
discussed 1t believed 1t was right for
the United States to accept good
offices, though not agreeing IN ad
vance to any cessation of its prepara-
tions for emergencies.
Some officials expressed the view
also that even though armed interven-
ton on an extensive scale became
necessary, the United States would
have completed its records for set
tlement of the Mexican difficulty
through peaceful means.
Colquitt Asks for Help.
Governor Colquitt of Texas tele.
graphed Representative Garner that
If the War Department would stand
the expense of defense of the Mexi.
can border by the Texas National
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
WILSON ORDERS
U. S. SOLDIERS
INTO COLORADO
CONFERENCE AT WHITE HOUSE
DECIDES U. S. MUST STOP
COLORADO TROUBLE.
JOHN D. JR., REFUSES AID
PRESIDENT GETS MESSAGE FROM
FOSTER IN REGARD TO INTER
VIEW WITH MINE OWNER.
western Newspaper Union New. service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Washington. April 28-President
Wilson this afternoon announced his
iecision to send Federal troops to
Colorado. to restore peace in the
Itrike zone, where a state OF virtual
war exists.
The Presidents decision came after
l long conference with members of
ais Cabinet and Colorado congress-
men.
1t is believed that the troops will be
sent from Fort d. A. Russell. near
Cheyenne, or from barracks in the
state of Washington.
At Fort Russell there are troops OF
he Twelfth cavalry which can be
rushed to Colorado before night.
The troops in the state of Washing
ton are the Fourteenth infantry.
There are detachments at Vancouver
barracks and Spokane. II they should
De chosen for the srtike duty they
could not reach Denver before Thurs
lay.
Washington, April 2S.-U. S. troops
probably will be sent to the strike re-
gion in Colorado today to restore or
der.
This became known last night, fol-
lowing a conference between the
President, Secretary of War Garrison
and Senator Thomas. at which a tele-
gram announcing that John D. Rookie
Teller, owner of most of the mines in
volved in the trouble, had refused me-
diation, was read.
Representative Foster of Illinois.
chairman of the House committee on
mines, was sent to New York by Pres
ident Wilson to urge Rockefeller to
order arbitration of the dispute be-
tween himself and the miners. Rep
resentative Foster in a telegram to
the President last night stated that
Rockefeller would not agree to medi-
ate in the trouble by directing his
managers to agree to arbitrate.
The President received long tele-
gram from Foster before the latter left
New York. relating in detail his fail
ure to win Rockefeller's aid in set
tlement of the conditions In Colorado.
1t is understood that General Crow
der, who was called into the confer
ence at the White House. advised the
President that he was entirely within
his rights in ordering federal troops
into a state. the governor of which
had made an appeal for aid to restore
order.
The President is extremely reluc-
tant to interfere in the internal at
fairs of Colorado. He believes Colo
RADIO should set its own house in or
der without involving the Washington
government in the housecleaning.
Then. he Is said to doubt the political
wisdom of throwing troops into the
disturbed region to restore order. be-
cause of the criticism that is certain
to arise in certain quarters that the
administration is using the military
over to crush labor and to fight the
battles of capital and the corporations.
The prolonged conference between
the President. Secretary Garrison and
Senator Thomas ended without defi-
mite action. 1t is expected, however,
that the President will order out the
troops today.
There was tense feeling here all day
while the President awaited a report
from Representative Foster Of Illinois,
whom he sent to New York to inter-
view John d. Rockefeller
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
Huerta Accept. Mediation Plan.

Washington, April 27.--Spanish Am
bassador Riano announced late Sunday
night that he had received private ad-
vices from Mexico City stating that
General Huerta had accepted the Of
fer of Argentina, Brazil and Chile to
use their good offices to bring abou;
an amicable settlement of the diff.
Guilty between the United States and
Mexico.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
executive Board Of Miners to Meet.

indianapolis. April 27.-Frank j.
Hayes, secretary treasurer of the
United Mine Workers of America, said
that on May a meeting of the gen
eral executive board will be called to
decide whether to call a general strike
II the 100000 miners throughout the
country as a protest against condi-
ions in Colorado. "The Colorado sit
uation is more vital than the one in
Mexico" Hayes said. ut is one of hui
nan rights, not property rights. There
a strong possibility of a general
.trike."
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
Mexican Prisoners rransported.

Washington.-Orders were issued by
the War Department transferring tho
5000 Mexican prisoners, of whom 1900
are women and children, held at Fort
Bliss. near Ell Paso, Tex, to Fort Win
gate, New Mex
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
M. cAlLLAux REELECTED.
Resigned Finance Portfolio After the
CaImette Shootinq.

Resigned Finance Portfolio After the
CaImette Shooting.
Paris.-The Socialists and Royalists
appear to have made decided gains in
the elections for members of the
Chamber OF Deputies. The Caillaux
Radicals failed to muster their ex-
pected strength. but NJ Caillaux, who
resigned the finance portfolio after
the Calmette shooting. was reelected.
Among the successful candidates were
M. BRAND. Barthou. Deschanel and
Viviani
Although $50 deputies were defi-
nitely chosen. the country will have
to await the result of the 251 second
ballots on May 10 before 1t can tell
whether the present government will
obtain a majority.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01

Protest Against Ludlow Massacre.
Denver.-Five thousand men and
women stood before the State Capitol
Sunday in rain storm and raised
their voices in protest against the
Ludlow Massacre.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
To Investigate Cause of Ludlow war

Denver. Maj. E. L. Boughton,
Capts. w. C. Danks and Philip Van
Cise of the Colorado National Guard
were appointed committee to investi
gate the cause of the Ludlow massa-
ere. General Chase has ordered a
written report from every officer who
took part in the fight. The committee
will have access to all reports.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
U. S. Flag Ho,sted In Vera Cruz.

Vera Cruz.-The American flag was
hoisted with appropriate ceremonies
over the headquarters Of Rear Admi-
raj Fletcher. 1t was the first formal
raising of the flag.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01

Governor Ammons' decision to ap
peal for federal help was made late in
the afternoon, after the committee of
women representing the mass meeting
of women which was held throughout
the day in the chamber of the House
of Representatives. had called upon
him several times. About the middle
of the afternoon the governor went
into conference with Colonel Alfred
c. Sharp and Major w. P. Stone OF
the United States Army. Following
his conference with them he an
nounced his intention and telegraphed
President Wilson.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
AMMONs ASKS TROOPS
COLORADO LEGISLATURE TO CON-
vENE MONDAY, MAY ..
Governor Asks the Legislature to Pro
vide for Payment Of Troops on Duty
in Strike District.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver, April 27.-Governor Elias
NJ. Ammons Saturday night tele-
graphed formal request to President
Wilson to send federal troops into the
Colorado coal strike zone. Immedi-
ateIy following this act the states
chief executive called special ses-
sion of the Legislature TO convene
May A.
Ammons' Message to Wilson.
Denver, Colo, April %. 1914.-His
Excellency Woodrow Wilson, Pres
ident of the United States, Wash
ington. d. c.:
Conditions in this state compel me
to request of you that federal troops
be sent Immediately into the state of
Colorado. for the following reasons:
"Since September 2S. 1913, there
has been general strike of coal min
ers throughout the major portion of
the state OF Colorado. The situation
in the southern part of the state in
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01

Fire Damages Limon High School
Limon.-A loss of $1,000 was caused
by fire in the Limon high school. This
building was worth $4,000.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01

$4,000 Block Destroyed by Fire.
Rigby, Ida.-An entire block was
wiped out by fire here. the loss
amounting to 100000.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
US. ARMY At VERA Cruz
TROOPS SUCCEED SAILORS IN oc-
cuPATioN OF CITY.
European Pressure and Villas Refusal
to Aid Him in War Cause Die
tator to Drop Defiance.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
The Elbert County tribune., 1914-05-01
Consul Held Prisoner; Flags Burned.

Washington, April 27.-President
Wilson and Secretary Bryan were
greatly incensed upon receiving q dis
patch from Consul General Philip G..
Hanna at Monterey. Mex. announcins
that he had been subjected to insults
and indignities by Mexican federal Of
ficers there and kept prisoner in the
government palace from April 20 until
the Constitutionalist forces captured
the town two days later. The consul
reported that mobs led by. Federal Of
ficials tore down all the American
flags in the city, trampled upon them
and burned them up In the streets.
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Laurette Taylor, still playing the title

Laurette Taylor, still playing the title
role.
Mrs. Edward Callinan and two sons,
of Devils Lake, are visiting Fargo ana
Moorhead friends this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. f. Bachelor of Fin
ley are visiting with friends In the clty
this week. They will return nome SAT
urday. '.Et
Mrs. Charles Darrew and Mrs.. W
Godfrey of Moorhead are entertaining
a of friends at a thimble bee
this afternoon. The guest list includes
a number of Fargo ladies.
Mrs. Nevada Briggs of Chicago, H.,
representing the Jaques *. CD BaNlnB
Powder Mfg, Co, will arrive in the
city in a few days. Mrs. Briggs Will
make arrangements for conducting q
baking school in Fargo.
Mrs. Casper Johnson entertained the
members of the scandinavian w. G.. L.
U. yesterday afternoon, n the meet
ing was we'll attended. The regular
business meeting was held, at when
time two new members were taken IN,
after which a social hour was enjoyed.
Mrs. M. F. Holderman has returned
from a buying trip to the chicago mar
kets. She reports this seasons MILL
neary to include some of the nlcest
creations, and that it will be good news
to the men to know that the aides Will
wear their plumes straight up instead
| of backwards, which was not pleasant
in crowded places.
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Brown & Shotwell e2e TO-: $:
spend the remainder Of the week visit

spend the remainder of the week visit
ing relatives.
Mrs. C. O. Toilet was hostess to the
wednesday, afternoon bridge club yes
terday afternoon at her home, on First
avenue north.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Leimbacher re-
turned home yesterday from the. tWin
cities where they enjoyed a few days
visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Irish have return
ed home from Aberdeen. S. D., where
they attended the wedding of L. A.
Brown and Mrs. Fisher.
The Island Park Charity circle will
meet tomorrow afternoon at the homo
of Mrs. j. P. Dotson, 923 Sixth street
south. A large attendance is desired.
Mrs. C. Miller Of Kansas City, state
supervisor of the Royal Neighbor lodge
will be present at the regular meeting Of
the lodge this evening at the A. o. u.
w. hall. All members are requested to
be present.
A wedding of interest to a large cir
Gle of friends, occurred Sunday after
noon, at the HON of Mr.. and Mrs,
OrVedahl of Moorhead, Mimi, when
Miss Lima J. -orvedahl was united in
marriage to Leonard G.. Grondahl OF
this city. DR.. J.. A. Aasgaard, presi-
lent of C%oncordia college, M%oorhead,
performed the ceremony. in the pres
ence of relatives and a few invited
friends. After a short wedding trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Grondahl will be at home
to their friends in Fargo. Mr.. Grondahl