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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-28
HUERTA HAS ACCEPTED
OFFER OF MEDIATION
Spanish Ambassador Has Pri-
vate Advices From Mexico City
REPORT is NOT OFFICIAL.
President Wilson Yet Hopes For
Peace But is Not Confident of
Results.

Washington, April 26.-Spanish
Ambassador Riano announced late
tonight that he had received private
advices from Mexico City stating that
General Huerta had accepted the Of
fer OF Argentina, Brill and Chile to
use their good Offices 10 bring about
an amicable settlement of the diff
Guilty between the United States and
Mexico.
This information, though unofficial
was accepted as authentic by the am
bassador, who expects to be prepared
to place General Huerta's formal ac-
ceptance before the representatives
of the three South American coun-
tries tomorrow.
The interests of the Huerta gov
eminent in the United States were
taken over by the Spanish embassy
when Charge Algara left Washing
ton. Ambassador Riano received the
offer of good offices from the three
peace ENJOYS last night. It was
cabled Immediately to Mexico City.
when the formal acceptance from
Mexico City is in hand the South
American diplomats will be ready to
proceed with their plan, no intima-
ton of the nature OF which as yet
has been given. 1t generally mas
been understood here, however, that
the peace ENJOYS expect to deal di-
rT2tly with the situation created by
the Tampico incident and other Of
lenses against the honor and dignity
of the United States.
Administration officials appeared
to be much gratified at the prospect
at having proposals of the great
South American republics listened to
by General Huerta.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-28
Salisbury Three-Year-OId Starts on
to Mexican War.

Salisbury Special to Charlotte OBJ
server, April 26.-Declaring that he
was going to the Mexican war Wayne
Duttera, a three-year-old son OF
Rev. and Mrs. w b. Duttera. Of
salisbury, slipped of from his home
and was found by an officer as he
was in the act of boarding a South
bound passenger train at the depot
Yesterday. He asserted his deter
m.nation TO help fight for Uncle
sam although he did not complain
when taken in charge by Policeman
Thompson as prisoner of war, He
was returned to his parents.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-28
Taking Care of Refugees.

washington, April 26.-Secretarv
of State Bryan was today advised
that British and German war vessels
have left Tampico, bound for
Vera Cruz loaded with refugee,
mostly Americans. The secreta
said that all netions represented i
Mexican waters were co-operat,nk
with the United States in handli~ r
the refugees. The refugees from
Tampico will be trans-shipped al
Vera Crrz for transportation to Gel
weston. '"'.t
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-28
SEVERE LOSS BY FIRE.

Thomas II. Hardin Loses New Barn
and Stable.
Chester Special to Columbia State.
April 24.-Fire OF an unascertained
origin caused heavy loss TO Thomas
II. Hardin of Lowryville Wednesday
night when the large new barn and
stable on his farm in the New Bethel
community was destroyed. along
with two mules and quantity OF
iced and some farming implements
The loss will amount to over 900
with no insurance.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-28
MED|ATORS WORKING
OUT PLANS FOR PEACE
Diplomats Get Busy After HUI
erta's Formal Acceptance.
L E n S E n NESS RELIEVED
War Talk Gives Way to Spirit of
Cancellation Among Con-
greSSmen.

Washington, April 27.- Formal
acceptance by the Huerta Govern
ment of the offer of Argentina, Brazil
and Chile to use their good offices to
bring about an amiCable settlement
of the difficulty between the United
States and Mexico was cabled to
Spanish Ambassador Riano here to-
night by Portilliy Rojas, foreign
minister in the Huerta cabinet.
Senior Roja's note was transmitted
at once to the three South American
diplomats, who began a conference
which lasted far into the night, dis
cussing the next move in their peace
plan. Secetary of State Bryan, hav-
ing accepted the offer of good Offices
Saturday, the first step now is COM
pleted and the way paved for actual
negotiations looking to peaceful
clearing up of the situation.
HUERTA'S REPLY BRIEF.
Neither Ambassador Riaon nor the
peace ENJOYS would make public the
text of the Huerta acceptance. 1t was
said, however that Senior Rojas repli-
ed briefly, accepting the offer 2nd
thanking the South American plen,
potentiaries and the Spanish ambas-
sador for their good offices, with a
refence to the real spirit Of solidar-
ity between peoples or a same race"
No conditions are imposed in the
offer of good offices, consequently the
reply from Mexico City was not ex-
pected to deal with conditions. That
stage will be reached when the peace
makers formulate their plans. 1t was
suggested tonight that they probably
would ask the Washington and Mkt
co City Governments tomorrow for
Statements as to what each would de-
mand in the event formal mediation
were untaken.
MR.. WILSON PLEASED.
Unofficial advices from Mexico City
already had made IT virtually certain
that Gen. Huerta would accept the Of
fer OF the peace ENJOYS, but the for
NAL announcement tonight tended to
further relieve the tension. President
Wilson expressed himself was greatly
pleased, though he would make no
further comment.
White House officials disclosed
that they were earnestly desirous OF
aiding the South American diplomats
and that no announcements as TO
points that would be insisted upon by
the United States would be made, or
anything else now done which might
embarrass their efforts Throughout
official and diplomatic circles the
belief was expressed that success of
the peacemakers so far necessarily
would have a favorable effect upon
the situation; that even though their
efforts ultimately failed indirect dip
Iomatic communication between the
United States and the Huerta Govern
ment has been restored temporarily
"nd the chance of a better under
standing greatly improved.
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Hope Continues For Peace.

Washington, April 26.-Hope FOR
peace-yet no slackening in prepara-
tions for war-was the spirit of to-
days developments in the Mexican
crisis.
President Wilson, hopeful though
not confident that war may be avert
ed through the efforts of Argentina.
Brazil and Chile, conferred with Sec
retary Garrison, approving orders for
the joint Jurisdiction OF the army and
navy over Vera Cruz and vicinity.
when Brig. Gen. Funston, who viii
be in command there. arrives to
morrow to reinforce Admiral FIel-
cher's forces.
SAFETY OF AMERICANS.
Tension over the one phase of the
situation, which may at any moment
upset peace plans-the safety Of
Americans in Mexico City and other
interior points-was partially raliev-
ed by the announcement of Secretary
Bryan that through che British en-
bassy here, the Huerta officials and
Admiral Fletcher had arranged for
the safe departure of Americans from
the Mexican capital and the free
exodus OF Americans from Vera cruz.
Thomas b. Hohler, first secretary
of the British Legation in Mexico City
taking train load of Mexicans from
Vera Cruz to Mexico City informed
General Huerta that the American
forces were not restraining MexicaRs
from leaving there and was assured
that Americans consequently would
be allowed to leave the Capital as
they pleased.
MARTIAL LAW IN VERA CRUZ.
Admiral Fletcher's declaration of
martial law at Vera Cruz was ap-
proved by officials here who realize
his difficulties with housetop sharp
shooters and concealed enemies
While extreme measures will be taken
to enforce order in Vera Cruz no fur
ther steps OF aggression will be taken
while peace plans are being consid-
cred.
The Brazilian ambassador and the
ministers from Chile and Argentine,
who have undertaken to solve the
Mexican problem by diplomacy, we're
in conference most OF the day.
They had not received reply from
General Huerta through the Spanish
ambassador here, VINO is caring for
Mexico's interests in the United
States, as to what he thought of the
tender of good offices accepted by the
American government, but the three
diplomats were confident, they said.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-28
that General Huerta would accent.
OPENING FOR MEDIATION.

Acceptance of good offices is in no
way binding on either party to agree
to any conditions but 1t opens way
for discussion of proposals Of media
ton.
Members of the Latin-American
diplomatic crops were called in dur
ing the day by the three envoys of
peace and informed of the envoy's
hopes.
WAIT ON HUERTA.
Announcement of plans necessarily
is dependent on General Huerta's
first reply. Well-posted members of
the diplomatic corps were OF the
opinion tonight that Huerta would
accept the proposal of good offices
and that the acceptance in principle
at least, would not be long deferred.
They pointed out that it would be
difficult and ungracious for him not
to consider such a friendly tender,
coming from countries largely of his
own race and language.
Secretary Bryan was visited at his
home during the day by the peace
ENJOYS. Mr.. Bryan afterwards COM
municated its nature to the White
House
Reports from the East and West
coasts of Mexico from Admirals Bad
ger and Howard respectively, de-
scribed energetic efforts, not only Of
the American navy but German and
British vessels to assist refugees in
leaving.
Secretaries Garrison and Daniels
conferred early about the rank Of Of
fiers who will be in charge OF the
joint operations of the army and
navy around Vera Cruz. War depart
ment officials busted themselves with
preparations for possible cell for
volunteers under the new volunteer
militia law.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-28
Latest War News.

As we go to press, Mr.. J. NJ. Madre.
telephones us that the latest over the
wires from Mexico is that Huerta ac-
qePts mediation proposals with
Argentine, Brazil and Chile in con-
junction with England, France and
Spain. The six are to select another
country as umpire.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1914-04-28
DENIES KILLING GIRL.
Schmidt Tells New Story of Au-
muller Murder.

New York, April 24-District At
torney Whitman today received a
letter from Hans Schmidt, the for
mer priest, awaiting execution for
the murder OF Anna Aumuller, In
which Schmidt charges that the Au-
muller girl died as the result of a
criminal operation performed by
whom he named. He admitted he
himself had disposed of the body.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
REOPEN WATMOUGH
WTLLCONTROYERSY
IN ORPHANS COURT
Kin of Eccentric Millionaire
Who Left Estate to Serv-
ants and Friends Appeal
Register Decision.

Judge I,amarelle in the Orphans Court
today called for hearing the appeal Of
disinherited kin of the late John c. Wat
mough from the decision of the Register
of Wills admitting to probate the dece-
dents will, which bequeathed the estate
Of nearly 100000 to servants and friends.
The instrument, which, II ls alleged.
was made while Mr.. watmough was in a
weakened mental condition, bears date Of
June g. 1918. Under its terms 10000 is
the remembrance of zalle FACET, a
French maid in the service OF Mr.. Wat
mough $1,000 is given to William Green,
a butler. and smaller beduests provided
for other domestics.
The residue of the estate was bequeath-
ed to Ferdinand Keller Sr., dealer in an
tiques and Matilda Keller, his wife, who
were intimate friends OF Mr.. Watmough.
Keller was a co-cxecutor of the estate
with John G. johnson.
The fight before the Register to prevent
the probate of the will was instiEate1
by DR.. William Watmough Grier,
nephew, and other disinherited relatives.
60 WITNESSES TO voUCH FOR
VALIDITY.
Bn an agreement of counsel record of
the sensational testimony adduced at the
Registers hearing, consisting of 1900 type
written pages, was presented for the
Courts consideration.
Attorney b. NJ. Saul. representing the
Register said he had about 80 witnesses
in support of the validity of the will.
The court granted permission to both
the supporters and contestants Of the
will to supplement the record with any
MI knz haI tn off
Judge Lamorelle also gave permission to
Counsel for the contestants TO take the
depositions Of three witnesses who are
now in foreign countries one being in
Australia and the other two in England.
No testimony whatever was heard today.
The court and attorneys confined them
selves to the task of getting the case
in proper shape for the hearing, which
is to determine whether jury is to pass
upon the will of the eccentric millionaire.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
FIRM OPENS THIRD STORE
Reid 6 Forts New Establishment
on South Fifteenth Street.

Reid & Fort, hosers, glovers shirt
makers and hatters, today opened a new
store at II South 18th street in the
CONNER Hial Trust Building. The estab-
hshment brings the total of those main
tained in Philadelphia by the firm to
three. The others are situated at 11l4
Chestnut street and 1119-21 Market street.
Reid & Fort opened their first store in
this city in 1894 and since that time
have built UP an enviable reputation in
the haberdashery business. In accord
with a progressive business policy, the
new store will have as feature new to
the Reid Il Fort stores complete hat
department. The remainder of the stock
will consist of high-grade mems furnish
ings of quality and style.
The new store extends from 18th street
TO West Penn square. having an i'm
posing entrance of stone and bronze plat
ing at both ends. II has a length of 1O4
feet and n width of 22h feet The in
terior is finished in quartered oak of an
antique shade, The lighting system is
the latest improved semidirect style, il
Illuminating the place in ever section The
new store is fitted with the new folding
cabinets. basement and sub basement
will be used as stockrooms. The Offices
for the place, which forms a branch OF the
main offices, are situated on a balcony on
the West Penn square end.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
MAIN LINERS AID BELGlANS
Contribute $1,000, Articles of Cloth
ing and Blankets for Refugees.

a freight car stuffed with 000 arti-
clcs of clothing or blankets for Belgian
refugees in London is on a siding al
Overlook and will be sent off today to
the Belgian consul at New York. The
contents Of the car were contributed in
one week by Main Line residents to n
committee headed by Mrs. Edward 5.
Sayres Of Haverford.
More than $1,000 in cash also has been
contributed within the week of the COM
mlttce's existence. This money has been
spent TO buy flour and clothing. Thirty
barrels of flour will be sent with the
shipment of wearing apparel.
Among the articles contributed were
blankets ulsters, mems, womens and
children's clothing underwear, shoes and
stockings. The committee started work
a week ago Yesterday in the Bryn Mawr
Reading Room. The first day 5000 gar
ments were contributed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
CDR" FLOWER KNOWN HERE
Alleged 100000 Swindler
Jumped Bail in This City.


The police of this city were interested
today in dispatches from Toronto an
nouncing the arrest of DR." Richard c.
Flower, alleged medical quack and pro-
moter of swindllng mining operations,
who was arrested in this city in 1907 and
escaped extradition to New York only by
obtaining bondsman and disappearing
while the case was being fought in the
Superior Court.
Flower has been wanted in New York
since 1903. He is accused of getting about
S2,OOO'OOO through mine swindles. Most
OF the money was from wealthy widows
who were turned over to Flowers mine
companies by his medical office, where he
cured anything and everything" ac-
cording to tho New York police.
In Philadelphia Flower operated under
the name of Doctor Osborn" The cap
ture of the man in the Canadian city is
a triumph for Detective Lieutenant Bar
ney McConvile, of New York The de-
tective, then sergeant, arrested Flower
in this city in 1907 only to lose him. Since
that time the chase has led all over the
country, and several times Flower has
won to freedom by few minutes. once
crossing the Mexican border Just in ad-
vance of McConville.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
YON HINDENBURG,
THE CINCINNATUS
OF GERMAN ARMY
kaiser's War Chief in East
Prussian Campaign Among
Most Beloved Men of En-
pire-Now 81 Years Old.

In the German army is one general
who enjoys popularity throughout the
Empire. He enjoys also the confidence
and the best good will of men of his
own class.
He is Paul Won Bcneckendorff und Won
Hindenhurg, General oberst. commander
in-chief OF the German forces in East
Prussia.
If Jeffre is the French Fabius of this
war. Hindenburg is the German Gin
cinnatus He was at the pow when the
war trumpet sounded on August l. not
literally, perhaps. but figuratively. In
1911 he was retired at the age of 81, and
for three years after had lived without
military responsibility on his estate in
Posen near where he was born.
Then. when the principal German
armies were rushing into Belgium toward
the plains OF France. there came a call
to the obscure little village where Cen
era Hindenburg lived. He was ordered
to take command OF the Kaiser's armies
appointed to meet the forces of the Gear
Born in 1S47, Hindenburg entered the
Sd Regiment OF Foot Guards as a sub
altern in 1866. In the war against Aus
tria he commanded a company after the
death OF the captain. who was his i'm
mediate superior.
At the battle of Koeniggratz, with about
40 men, he took an Austrian battery
A few days later the Emperor con-
ferred on him the order OF the Red
Eagle, with Crossed Swords. This order
is ordinarily conferred only on majors or
officers OF higher rank
In the Franco -Prussian war Hinden-
burg was n captain and took part in the
storming of St Prevat near Metz, one
OF the bloodiest engagements OF the war,
In which the German loss was 40 per cent
OF those engaged. That was on August
is, Twelve days later he was in the
battle OF Sedan, where he led his COM
pany in charge. At the close OF that
battle Captain Hindenburg was decorated
by the Emperor with the Order OF the
Iron Cross.
The other day, after the battle OF East
Prussia. Hindenburg received his third
decoration direct from the hands of the
Emperor. This was also an Iron Cross.
but different from the one given him ii
years ago. That was made of the metal
of captured French cannon and bore the
figures 20, This will he made of captured
Russian cannon and will bear the figures
II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
AMERICAN GOODS
WILL FILL HOLD
OF SANTA'S SHIP
No Made in Germany"
Trade Marks on Articles to
Be Distributed Among
Europe's War Orphans.

What would a little English, French,
Russian or Servian girl do IL doll came
to her by way of the Christmas SNIP
Jason, which was marked with the in-
formation, Made in Germany
An Official Of the Child Federation ads
vanced this question this morning and
threw the whole pavilion IN City Hail
courtyard into a nutter. There was
hasty rush for the counter on which the
dollies are lined up and a careful exc
animation of them followed. But " any
one OF them had her origin in the Kaisers
land. she is not advertising the fact.
There were no tell-tale Made In Deutsch-
land" signs
Toy contributions have fallen behind In
the race for first place, and stockings
and underwear are running each other a
close second for that honor. belgian ref
ugees still continue to draw the most
sympathy, although many French people
here, who have relatives In the war, have
come to the pavilion and have signifed
their intention OF sending enough con-
tributions to make a good showing for
their little orphaned countrymen.
The placing of bowls for money con-
tributions outside of the pavilion yester-
day proved to be great success. In
this way 81 was received which, added
to the 3494.53 in checks, makes a total of
$543.39 UP to date
p K. r. SHIPMENTS FREE.
The Pennsylvania Railroad, in Offering
to carry all gifts free to the Jason, issued
the following instructions TO its Freight
Department this morning:
1T has been decided that we will carry
gifts free over our line, UP to and includ-
ing November 30, 1914.
1T appears there are two distinct
agencies at work collecting gifts, fol-
lows:
IL Committees which are working In
conjunction with Belgian Consuls, gather
ing gifts for account of Belgian war
refugees and sufferers.
Shipments from this source should be
consigned from chairman of the Belgian
Relief Committee in charge of the work.
to Mr.. Pierre Mali. Belgian Consul, rs
Madison avenue. New York, and billed to
pier S Goods should be described as
clothing, personal effects, etc, and
marked as Gifts for Belgian Sufferers
"2. The Child Federation of Philadel-
phia and Christmas Ship Society else
where are gathering Christmas gifts for
the orphans OF European war.
These goods, we understand, will be
consigned to some officer connected with
the Rcd Cross Society and arr intended
TO be shipped on United States steamship
Jason, which at this time we are informed
will dock at Bush Terminal, New York.
We are advised the Jason will sail on No
vember TO- but goods are needed at des-
ttnation several days in advance. Ship
ments from this source should be shipped
in the name of an officer of the Child
Federation OF Philadelphia or an officer
or agency of the Christmas Ship Society,
the organization or committee being
shown after title of the officer and billed
to a designated officer of the Red Cross
Society, care of United States steamship
Jason Bush Terminal, and after descrip-
tion OF articles should be shown Christ
mas Gifts for the Orphans of European
War "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
MERRY CHASE FOR FUGITIVE
Man Runs Mile and Half When
Pawnbroker Calls Police.

An exciting chase of more than mile
and n half, through houses, over fences
and through alleys and streets in the
neighborhood of 18th and Tasker streets,
ended when Samuel Jacobs was driven by
small army of pursuers into n blind
alley near Chadwick street and Snyder
avenue.
According to the police Jacobs. who
says he lives at S26 Race street. entered
the pawnshop of Monroe Well. 18th and
Tasker streets, and attempted to pawn a
set of surveyors instruments. He de-
cllred to tell We'll where he obtained the
instruments. The pawnbroker telephoned
for the police Jacobs ran from the pawn
shop and the chase ensued. He was held
at the 18th street and Snyder avenue po-
lice station for a hearing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
1900 ANNUALLY SEEK
TO ENLIST IN NAVY HERE
No Excuse for Shortage of $4,000
Men, Recruiting Officer Saws.

Men, Recruiting officer Says.
With $50 applicants week throughout
the year the Philadelphia navy recruit
ing station, 1913 Fllbert street, could soon
do its share toward filling up a shortage
. Of $1,000 enlisted men which Franklin D.
Roosevelt, acting Secretary of the Navy,
says exists In the United States Navy.
Officers at the recruiting office said
today that an average of $50 men week
apply for admission to the navy. OF this
number about % are selected each week
The remainder are disqualified because
they cannot come up to the high stand
ard required by the physical test.
The shortage which Secretary Roose-
welt finds" said one of the officers,
must not be construed as to mean that
applications to enlist are falling off, for
such is not the case. as our own figures
show. Congress has authorized the navy
to have a complement of not over 51,5OO
enlisted men, and 1t Is this limit against
which Secretary Roosevelts statement
was directed.
AT least 5000 enlisted men are needed
properly to man all the ships of our
navy, many of which are out of com
mission because there are not enough
sailors in the navy. Ten years ago the
naval complement was only 25,00O.'