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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
JAILED IN MEXICO CITY.
A. J. Sutton, Photographer, and Wal
ter Whiffen of the Associated
Press Locked Up.
BY wINGRovE, BATHoN,
Stan Correspondent of The Star with the Anne
lean Forces at Vera Cruz

Stan Correspondent of The Star with the Amer
lean Forces at Vera Cruz.
VERA CRUZ, May "a. ]. Sutton,
photographer for the Washington Post,
and Walter Whiffen of the Associated
Press have been put in jail in Mexico
City. Consul Canada has enlisted the
aid Of the Brazilian legation in Mexico
City to obtain their release. At last re-
ports he was unsuccessful
Sutton went from Washington to
Vera Cruz about two weeks ago as
staff photographer. He obtained
card from Admiral Badger which he
thought would give him access through all
military lines. This proved to be his
undoing For the moment he exhibited
card he was placed in Jail. English
correspondents. returning from Mexico
City. made known Sutton's plight to
Consul Canada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

DR.. Cary T. Grayson, his personal physi-
clan. was his companion. They left the
White House at $50 o'clock in the Presi-
dents motor car. returning in time for
luncheon.
Secretary Bryan was at the White
House at . O'Clock. to find not only the
President away. but Secretary Tumulty
not vet arrived at his desk. The Sec
rotary of State looked into Mr.. Tumuty
room, about faced and came away, re-
turning to the State Department,
Inquiry regarding the selection Of
American negotiants for the conference
on the Mexican situation brought from
Secretary Bryan the statement that II
any negotiants had been chosen the
President would be the source of infor-
nation. He declined to commit himself
or to discuss this phase of Mexican de-
velopments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
TO ENTERTAIN ROTARIANS.
7. C. Dulin Extends Invitation to
Fellow Members of Club.

At a meeting and luncheon of the
Rotary Club of Washington yesterday
afternoon at the Ebbtt House an ad-
dress on "Rotarianism in Business" was
delivered by James Sharp. member OF
the club lie was rendered a unanimous
vote of thanks
Thaddeus c. Dulin. treasurer of the
organization. extended AN invitation TO
the members 10 be his guests June IL
at his country home near Rluemont Va.
The invitation WAS accepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
O'Shaughnessy Again Calls.

Nelson O'Shaughnessy. given his pass
ports as charge d'affaires in Mexico City.
was again at the White House this morn
ing. He spent a few moments in the
office of the secretary to the President,
chatting with Mr.. Tumulty. No time has
yet been set for him to see the President
His interview will hardly take place until
next week.
Returning to his office, Secretary Bryan
found waiting for him the Spanish am
bassador. Senior Riano. who has had
charge OF the interests Of the Huerta
government in the United States.
Senior Riano today called upon Secre-
tary Bryan in behalf of a Mexican cit
izen, Leon Gardener under death sen
tence for murder at San Antonio, Tex.
The ambassador asked for clemency be-
cause of the extreme youth of Gardener
The ambassador stated that he was no
longer a go-between for President Huerta
and the mediators in the Mexican diff
ficulties. His offices in that capacity
were ended. he said. when he had brought
them together originally.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
A|NSM|TH OUT OF GAME
Nationals Catcher Has Right Wrist
Fractured in Prac-
tice.

During batting practice at American
League Park this morning, Eddie Ain
smith, catcher of the Nationals. had
his right wrist fractured He was hit
by ball pitched by Carl Cashion.
The fracture, it is thought, will heal
quickly. as it is not mad break. But
Ainsmith will be out of the game for
several weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
c. W. POST SHOOTS SELF
Tragic Death Of the Battle Creek
Manufacturer at Santa
Barbara, Cal.

SANTA BARBARA, Cal. May O.
Charles W. Post. the manufacturer of
Battle Creek, Mich, shot and killed him
self this morning.
Mr.. Post was stricken i'll here suddenly
several months ago and hurried to Roch-
ester. Mimi. aboard a special train for
an operation. He returned here only
recently, apparently recovered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
WEEKLY CIRCULATION STATEMENT.
AFFIDAVIT.

I soIemnly above statement represents
on number of copies of THE EVENING AND SUNDAY
STAR circulated during the days ended May
number of actually sold. delivered fur
mailed for valuable consideration bona fde
that the
returnable to do not remain in the office unso
except of to outof-town agents
only whom few returns of unsold papers have
been received.
FLEMING NEWBOID.
Business
Evening Star Newspaper Company.
District of Columbia.
May, AID. 1914.
CORNELIUS ECKHARDT.
(SeaL) Notary Public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Gen. Funston Confirms Report
of the Capture of Parks

Gen. Funston, in a report to the War
Department today from Vera Cruz. con-
firmed unofficial reports that Private
Parks. supposed TO be insane. had been
captured by Mexican federals into
whose lines he rode with two horses
belonging to Lieut.. Col. Gilmore F. Tag
CART, for whom he served as orderly
Gen. Funston did not report that Parks
had been executed. but mentioned the
execution of an unidentified American
civilian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

". T. Warburton. the Elkton, Md,
banker and lawyer, is witnessing a sue
cessful issue of his experiment that ap-
MES can be grown in the eastern shore
more profitably than peaches. FIVE
year-oId orchard Of 1900 apple trees
near Elktou is in fun bloom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Mexican ENJOYS on Way.

With the departure of Huertas medi-
alton mission from Mexico City today
the South American ENJOYS and gov
ernment officials here felt assured there
would be no hitch in the Niagara Falls
negotiations through hardness of the
Mexican delegation Huerta's repre-
sentatives will proceed to the Canadian
border city by way of Vera Cruz and
Key West They should arrive in ample
time for the beginning Of the mediation
prelirlinaries May Is. Arrangement
OF their itinerary early today by the
three ENJOYS put to rest reports that
the Huerta representatives might avoid
travelling through the United States by
going to Niagara Falls by way of
Salina Cruz and Vancouver.
Whether they might be invited to avail
themselves of the courtesy of an Ameri-
can vessel in their journey from Vera
topic Of discussion among diplomats to-
day who were looking up presidents
along that line
News that the Mexican mediators were
on their way was expected to expedite
the announcement of the American mis-
sion. 1t was believed that IL the names
OF the United States representatives were
not given out today. the announcement
would not be delayed much after the re-
turn OF President Wilson from memorial
services to the American victims OF the
occupation of Vera Cruz at the Brooklyn
navy yard next Monday
President on Golf Links.
The President passed the entire morn
ing soling at the Columbia Country Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

The victims were mostly women and
children. The property loss al l-ihera
was also extremely heavy. The WORK
or rescue was rendered dIff1cuit bS the
great accumulation of debris.
Rome Acts Promptly.
ROME, May 9.-Jpon receipt of the
FIRST news of the catastrophe the min
lister of war and the minister OF marine
sent orders to tn. commanders Of the
military and naval forces in the dis
tr,ct 10 give all possible assistance
4 concentration OF soldiers was or
dered To be carried out Immediately
aud the commanders were directed 10
take with them tents, provisions ana
clothing.
The Italian Red cross sent an .mer-
Eency corps 10 the afflicted town. Pre-
Inier Salandra sent urgent orders 70 the
rrefect OF Catania To take all possible
relief measures
King Victor Emmanuel was at break.
fast with the queen when the report OF
the earthquake was brought to INN.
His majesty immediately gave orders
that financial aid be sent and that the
army and navy assist i'll snccorins me
injured.
Queen Helena wished to leave for the
scene at once on board warship but
The king persuaded her to remain IN
Rome for the present.
The Pope was Informed Of the satas-
f~ophe in dispatch sent by Cardinal
Francici-Nava. archbishop.
Regarded as Volcanic Only.
CAMBRIDGE Mass MAY . Scientists
al Harvard University said TODAY that
the S'cilian earthquake was Of volcanic
origin. as no record oi any disturbanc"
during the past twenty-four hours was
shown by the university seismograph
shocks OF volcanic nature. i was eN-
blamed seldom extended far beyond the
locality in which they originate
Suffers From Frequent Visitations.
The vicinity OF Catania, the scene OF
last nights earthquake. has probably
suffered more than any other section III
the world from volcanic eruptions and
earthquakes Catania itself is built on
:, bed Of lava at the foot Of the volcano
Of Etna and most of its streets are paved
with lava.
Catania has a population Of 10000
TO the south of Messina on the east
coast. Ever since its foundation In
r. c. 729 it has been visited frequently
by earthquakes. In 121 a. y. II was
Mount Etna. In 1869 il suffered Sc
Verely from an earthquake. In 1867
during an eruption OF Etna, a great
stream of lava flowed toward Catania.
hut in the nick of time its course was
diverted and the town saved In 1922,
when the whole of the island Of Sicily
was affected by an earthquake, Catania
was destroyed.
Massina and Calabria. on December y.
1905 official figures gave the number OF
deaths as U.2S. but 1t was estimated
that from 10000 to 2OOOoo people lost
their lives. Damage to public and pri-
Vate property amounted to about $1,000,
10000. The United States took promi-
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ACTION
BY j. s. AVERTED


the two brigades We're ready to embark
at moments notice.
High officers of the army who have
weighed the Vera Cruz situation are re-
ported to have urged that the American
lines there be extended so as to insure
a sufficient food and water supply. Other
usese for reinforcements would be pre-
paredness against any possibility Of sud
den attack by federals. and readiness for
a quick movement on Mexico City should
the Huerta regime crumble and mob rule
threaten
A number of officials admitted that
the administration was now confronted
with the problem of deciding whether
it would limit its military activities to
protecting the forces already at Vera
Cruz from attack or whether a suf-
ficient number of men would be placed
in readiness at Vera Cruz for a flying
expedition to Mexico City in case the
Huerta regime collapsed and ire
sponsible bands threatened the lives of
Americans and other foreigners in the
Mexican capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
ARMY OFFICERS BEGIN
D|SARM|NG OF CITIZENS
Not Sangrine That the Proclamation
Will Be Generally Com
piled With.

TRINIDAD. Col May 9-Federa.
army officers today began to receive
arms and ammunition from all resi-
dents of the Trinidad districts in the
strike zone, pursuant to the proclama-
ton which was published late yester-
day calling on law-abiding citizens to
surrender all classes of arms to the
federal troops. The strikers gathered
at the tent colony in San Rafael
Heights. Citizens appeared with
weapons at the various places in the
town which had been prescribed by
the proclamation.
AS each gun was surrendered re-
ceipt was made out in triplicate.
May Confscate Arms.
\ copy of the receipt was given to
the United Mine Workers of America
officers here and to the owner of the
weapon. and the third was kept by
the army officer. No intimation was
given by the officers in charge as to
what will become of the weapons ulti-
mately. except the assurances that the
arms would not be given out again by
the troops to any save their rightful
owners. Possibly they will be con
hscated by the federal government
crowds of curious assembled and
speculation was rife as to the total
number of guns which would be re-
ceived by the army officers in COM
pliance with the proclamation.
Homes May Be Searched.
The officers themselves did not be-
iieve they would obtain even a ma
joHty of the guns in the district
Practically all of the army officers in
executive positions have had ex
perience in the Philippine Islands in
disarming the more or less mutinous
natives. and have indicated that they
might pursue the course adopted there
that OF discriminate search and seizure
Mai. SymondS reported to the War
Department today that during the TWEEN
ty-four hours. ended at O'Clock last
night. 1Gl firearms We're surrendered at
Louisville Erie, Lafayette and Fred
crick.
Report as to Arms Surrendered.
Secretary Garrison today instructed
Maj Symonds. commanding one of the
military detachments in colorado. 10 sus-
pend liquor traffic in the Louisville Bould-
er strike districts pending the restoration
u normal conditions.
Representative Heating of colorado a
morning caller. considers that the strike
ztfiation IN Colorado has been effectively
landed by the federal troops, He ex-
rerts that the strikers will make no diff
nculty 10 the demand that their arms
~ surrendered at > o clock this after
noon.
Although the situation ia Colorado is
for the present Gained. Representative
heating regards IL as the duty OF the
state 10 adopt legislation 10 provide a
rtinedy against a repetition Of conditions
There - before the legislature a bill to
provide for compulsory arbitration MIR
Heating did not say that this plan would
would not meet the necessities of the
situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Others Under Consideration.

Rumor reports the President as intent
upon drafting member of the Supreme
Court of the United States as one Of the
American negotiants. In addition to
Justice Lamar, whose selection is re-
garded as highly probable. the names Of
Chief Justice White and Justice Pitney
are reported to be under consideration
Others said to be under discussion for
this task are Secretary Lane of the In
terror Department and Newton D. Baker
mayor of Cleveland.
The South American ENJOYS trans
mitted to Huerta today the reply of the
American government to his protest that
the United States had broken the truce
by landing additional troops al Vera
Cruz.
Secretary BRYAN declared that no ag-
gressive steps had been taken by the
| nited States forces and that nothing had
been done to violate the armistice. The
three mediators took the view that
Huerta could be convinced that the
United States had not violated it in spirit.
at least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09
Funston Needs 5000 Men.

Gen. Funston IS understood to have told
the War Department that with the
1000 men he now has his lines are
vulnerable at different points. and that
a sudden attack along the railroad
would necessitate the withdrawal Of
forces from other points which would
be left unprotected. He has informed
the War Department that he will need
at least $1,000 to $4,000 men in order
to hold Vera Cruz, as well a the out
lying districts. which he now has gar
risoned
The decision as to the number of
troops to be given Gen. Funston has
been left. it = understood. to the judg
ment of the general staff Secretary
Garrison said that as vet no orders had
been issued for any movement. but it
became known authoritatively that
that contracts had been closed for the
chartering of several merchant steam
ers. and that within a day or two for
NAL orders would be issued. 1t is un-
derstood that some of the transports
which have been chartered are not
available at once. but that within the
next two weeks at least nine trans
ports will have been obtained by the
War Department.
Secretary Garrison's Statement.
tary Garrison:
With respect to inquiries made
about the chartering of transports, the
facts are that ! am endeavoring to
gather at Galveston some ships which
could be used to transfer the balance
OF the second division TO Vera Cruz
in case ii is thought wise in voew of
a precautionary attitude to have them
there. 1t is not contemplated to make
any aggressive move, and there is no
change in the situation SO far as hosti
tiles are concerned. This is not
prompted b5- any imminent situation
or by any dispatches or Information
having any such character
The Secretary said that he had ar
ranged to charter six additional trans
ports. With these he said. there would
be nine transports available for use
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

Frederick W. Lehman Of st. Louis.
solicitor general during the administra-
ton of President Taft. reported TO have
been rendered appointment as one OF the
American negotants in the mediation
conference for the settlement Of the
Mexican difficulties. took lunch at the
White House and was closeted with Pres
ident Wilson this afternoon. Mr.. Leh-
mann arrived in Washington at o'clock.
He went Immediately to the White
House.
Mr.. Lehman is a democrat. and is
held in high respect as a lawyer Of wide
experience and exceptional ability His
resignation as solicitor general was the
cause of much regret His qualifications
for the task Of negotiant. II he should
be selected as one of the American rep
resentatives. would not be challenged
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-09

The victims were mostly women ana
children. The property loss al l1inera
was also extremely heavy. The work
OF rescue was rendered difficult by the
great accumulation of debris.
Evening journal., 1914-09-25

About two years ago. he said. eighteen
or twenty police officers appeared be-
fore the old Council and asked them
whether they would object to the po-
licemen presenting a bill to the Legis-
lature to get an increase in salary
These officers were told that they had
better not go to the Legislature as
Council had the authority TO increase
their salary, and they were assured
that If the money available would war
rant it they would be given an in
crease.
Mr. Stover pointed out that the po-
licemen have received no increase for
eleven years, while the cost Of living
had greatly increased in that time.
He stated that a 50 bill four or five
years ago would fll market basket,
while now it would buy few potatoes.
beans and few other things and that
is all.
He said he was opposed to a
mounted squad that is not strictly
first class, and he mentioned that
Seargeant Davis had yesterday with
drawn as the prospective sergeant
of the squad. He said that the po-
lice commissioners themselves had
admitted that there is not a man in
the Police Department who is fitted
or able to organize and instruct a
mounted squad
Councilman McDermott asked if the
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would be best served by
postponing the appointment Of
mounted traffic squad until a future
date therefore, be it
Resolved By The Council Of VIII
mington. That the resolution recited
above, passed by The Council, Au-
gust "a. 1914. be and the same hereby
is repealed, made null and void and
Whereas, BY an Act Of the General
Assembly OF the State of Delaware
Of March 16, 1908. the salaries Of the
officers Oh police and policemen were
fixed. and
Whereas Since the passage of the
said Act the said officers of police
and policemen have made several
urgent requests for an increase in
their salaries in order TO proprly
meet the increased cost of living, and
Whereas, It is the opinion Of The
Council of Wilmington that fair
and reasonable increase in the
salaries Of the said officers Of police
and policemen is justified by the in
crease in the cost of living, and also
the belief Of The Council that said in
crease would be an encouragement to
the members Of the police force TO ex-
ert greater effort in the performance
of their duties, thereby resulting in
benefit to the citizens of Wilmington
through the increased efficiency OF
Evening journal., 1914-09-25

the Police Department, therefore bt it
further
Resolved by The Council Of Will
mington, That The Council of the
Mayor and Council of Wilmington
does hereby recommend to the Board
of Police Commissioners that begin
ming with the month of October, A. d..
1914, the salaries of the officers of po-
lice and policemen shall be as fol-
lows.
Chief of police, S2,100 per annum
or $175 monthly.
Captain of police. S1.320 per an
mum or S110 monthly.
] Sergeant of police, S1,0S0 per an
mum or $50 monthly.
Ordinary policemen, $3.50 per an
mum or $50 monthly
Following the reading Of the resolu-
tion. the mebers, upon motion of Col.
Stoyer. took a recess to consider It,
and assembled in the Mayors office.
After assembling President White
asked: "Well. Colonel, what defense
have you TO offer for that resolution?"
"It needs no defense" replied Mr..
Stover II stands on its own bottom.
He went on to state that the action OF
the Police Commission in the matter
of making the appointments to the
mounted squad was not in accord with
the plans of General Wickersham as
outlined to Council some time ago
Evening journal., 1914-09-25

Police Commission had unanimousl,
approved the resolution presented by
Mr.. Stoyer. and the latter replied
that they knew nothing about it,
Councilman Zimmerman said he be-
lleyed that the police force should be
increased so that it could have three
shifts of officers. so they would only
have to work hours day. IL was
explained by Councilmen Kane and
Stover that such an increase would
cost too much, and was out Of the
question at this time.
Mr.. Kane remarked Stat it was
simply a question whether or not the
appropriation for the mounted squad
should be used to increase the salary
of the present force or increase the
number Of officers on the force. He
mentioned that the city has not
enough police at the present time
and the citizens are asking for more
protection. "I will want more time
io think IL over before I am ready
to vote on that resolutions" he de-
clared.
Mr.. Grantland moved that action be
deferred for two weeks, and Mr.. Nc
Dermott seconded the motion. Council
man Draper stated that several weeks
ago when the Police Commissioners
appeared before the Councilmen rela--
! tive to the mounted squad, they had
((Continued on Page Nine)
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Chamber of Commerce Campaign
Affects WiImingfOn's Future

first year. have found they were
unable to continue their work
the second and third years be-
cause of lack of finances.
The work Of the Chamber Of
Commerce. as / see IT, must
necessarily reach down into the
future Of Wilmington. and il is
vital and essential that an start
ing the work of this new plat
form of activities IL have the as
surance Of being perpetuated for
at least a three year period.
personally call your at
tention to these points that we
may not be short-sighted or
hesitate to give it three years
support
Trusting that you will give the
movement your cooperation and
personal service. not onl at the
present writing, but in The future.
/ remain
Yours very truly,
Fred II. Cawthrop.
Evening journal., 1914-09-25

A strong Endorsement OF the Cham
Der of Commerce plan from the
standpoint of solidity and perman-
cnce Is made in the following letter
sent out to business men by Fred
II. Cawthrop, of the firm CT Gawthrop
and Brother Company
The thing that appeals to me
about this new Chamber OF Com
mcrcc movement Is that IL Is being
made as broad as rs the COM
munity life of our city. no angle
or phase OF IL being overlooked
IN the platform of-activities.
Another phase OF it's plan that
should appeal strongly to busi-
ness mon is the solidity and per-
potuity ihnt the taking Of mem-
bcrships upon a three year basis
viii give H. Work of this char
acfer has often been started,
which required Two or three
years for achievement and the
msugaiors while being financially
able 70 carry on The work the