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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1914-03-27
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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1914-03-27
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Nord stern. [volume] (La Crosse, Wis.) 1856-1921, 1914-03-27
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Evening star., 1914-04-26
Blackie's Sympathy.

From London Tft-Bits
A delightful story is told of the grand
old professor of whom Edinburgh is so
proud.
Prof. Blackie was lecturing to a new
class with whose personnel he was very
imperfectly acquainted. In answer to
some direction given by the lecturer. a
student rose to read a paragraph. his
book In his left hand.
Sir" thundered Blackie, ''hold your
book in your right hand" And as the
student would have spoken. mo words.
sir! Your right hand, I say!'
The student held up his right arm, end
ing piteously at the stump of its wrist.
Sir, I hae nae RIGHT hand" he said,
and his voice was unsteady.
Before Blackie could open his lips. there
arose from the class such a terrible
storm Of Kisses as one perhaps must go
to Edinburgh to hear. and by 1t his voice
was overborne as by wild sea.
Then the professor left his place and
went down to the student he had unwit-
tingly so hurt. He put his arm about
the lads shoulders and drew him close.
and the ad leaned up against his breast
and looked up at him as though Divinity
itself had stopped in compassion.
my boy" said Blackie-he spoke very
softly, yet not SO softly but that every
word was audible in the hush that had
1dlleH OIl tIlc CidSSEOOul- my UOy, you ii
forgive me that I was over rough? !
did not know-I did not know
He turned to his students, and with a
look and tone that came straight from
his heart, he said:
And let me say to you all. I am re-
joiced to be shown I am teaching class
of gentlemen"
Scottish lads can cheer as well as hiss.
and that Blackie learned abundantly,
then and many a time thereafter.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
HIGH SCHOOL SHOOT ENDS.
Scores Made in Indoor Tourney t,
to be Known by Committee.

High school boys taking part in the an
nual indoor tournament Of the Inter
scholastic Rife Association of the Dis
trict, held at the rife gallery of the Ma
tional Guard of the District of Column
bia at the Center Market Armory, ceased
firing" about 1920 o'clock last night after
shooting practically continuously from 1
o'clock in the afternoon. The targets were
taken in charge by Stephen E. Kramer,
assistant superintendent of schools, who
is in charge Of the high schools, and
who spent a large part of the day with
the boys. The scores will not be known
until a committee representing all the
high schools meets at the Franklin School
Monday afternoon and complies them. 1t
is believed, however, they will be higher
than last year.
The committee which is to do this work
consists of George r. Dewitt. Western
High School: Henry. H. Burroughs. Cen
trail High School; C. ]. Schwartz. Eastern
High School; Joseph H. Wilson, Nc
kinley Manual Training School, and
Joseph Finckel, Business High School.
1t is planned to hold an outdoor rifle
match later in the spring. Whether ar
rangments can be made for this before
the close of school has not been fully
decided by Asst. Supt Kramer.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
CONTRACT IS AWARDED.
Work Soon to Start on Home for
Congressional Club.

contract for the erection of a new
home for the Congressional Club at New
Hampshire avenue and street was
awarded yesterday afternoon to W. P.
Lipscomb, builder. Excavations for the
foundation Of the clubhouse will be
started in a few days. Plans for the
building have been prepared by George
oakley lotion, IT,, architect
A deed was placed on record recently
transferring the ownership OF the lot to
be utilized for the building from Mrs
John B. Henderson to the Congressional
Club. Announcement was made Of the
gift of the ground to the club several
weeks ago. The contract calls for the
completion of the buildin. by Novem-
ber p.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
MEX|CANS VENT RAGE
ON AMERICAN PROPERTY
Demonstrations Continue in Capital.
Eighteen o. S. Subjects Slip
Out of City.

VERA CRUZ, April GA special train
carrying refugees from the capital ar
rived here tonight The refugees, who
left Mexico City at O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, report the continued destruc-
ton Of American property there. Up to
the time of their departure no Ameri-
cans had been killed
The Americans, of whom there were
eighteen on the train. were smuggled
through under assumed names. The
train, which was composed Of eight
cars: carried about 300 persons. for the
most part British and Germans Among
them were Robert Phillips and, family,
one of whom. an infant, was suffering
from smallpox.
Among others on the train were the
family of Dr. E. F. Prestley, the family
of Randolph Jennings, Mrs J. o.
Staples and daughter, John McPhail,
manager of the Mexico City Gas Com
pany; James Carson, contract agent for
the light and power company, and
family, and Baron and Baroness Won
Hitler. Baroness Won Hitler was
formerly Miss E. B. Barney of Philadel-
phia.
The refugees were held at the station
the train was permitted to leave. Per-
sistent search had been made for Ameri-
cans. While an order has been issued
against the further departure of Ameri-
cans from Mexico City. it is believed that
the permission granted by the American
commander to the family of Gen. Gustavo
Mas to leave Vera Cruz may have the
effect of causing the withdrawal of this
order. Gen. Mas is a relative of Huerta
Evening star., 1914-04-26
MAS PLANS EXECUTION
OF SEVEN AMERICANS
Unconfrmed Report Also Says
Mexican General Holds Women
and Children.

NEW ORLEANS, April 25-Wireless
advices tonight from Vera Cruz re-
ported that Gen. Mas of the Mexican
federal army has found seven Amerf-
can prisoners guilty of certain charges,
and that he proposes to execute them.
There Is no confirmation of the report
Consul Canada ct Vera Cruz, the re-
port said. has notified the State De-
partment at Washington of Gen. Mas
alleged intention. 1t further was said
that Gen. Mas has about thirty three
prisoners. including fourteen women
and seven or eight children. The consul
sent a messenger to Gen. Mas ap-
pealing to him in the name of human
ity to release the women and children,
the wireless report said.
The nature of the charges brought
against the seven Americans was not
indicated by wireless or whether they
were given a trial.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Rough on the Lady-Killer.
From London Tit-Bits.

From London Ht-Bits.
Enterprising young men never fail to
take their opportunities. A Swiss-hatted
young lady-killer blessed his lucky stars
the other day at Cardiff when his lonely
compartment was invaded at the last
moment by a sweet young thing in vel
vet jacket and the latest in Paris toques
to match.
He fished up her luggage from under
the seat. where it had been bundled by
the porter. lent her an illustrated maga-
zine, and looked after her comfort in
every way. She received his attentions
charmingly. He was rather surprised to
see her preparing to leave the carriage
as the train steamed into Newport, but
he thought consolingly of the good old
proverb about bread cast upon the water
being seen after many days-he might see
her again.
He carried her luggage to the platform,
and when she extended her hand he
thought it was to bid him a friendly
farewell. But his feelings can be imag-
ined when she dropped a peiny into his
palm with the remark, It's SO good of
the railway company to provide an as
sistant porter!'' g.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Then There Was Silence!
From London Tit-Bits.


The talk in the smokeroom had
turned upon personal risks. and the
big man with the loud voice had just
related some veracious adventures and
hairbreadth escapes which had hap
pened in the course of his career
Suddenly the quiet little man who
was sitting in a corner spoke up.
"Only this morning." he remarked,
''as I was engaged in the ordinary
course Of my business, a boiler weigh
ing several tons. came hurtling through
the air within a few feet of my head"
There were many exclamations of
horror. and the big man turned to the
speaker with increased respect.
You are engaged in the engineering
profession, l presume?" he inquired.
NO" said the little man: Il am en-
gagged as a ticket collector, and the
incident / refer to occurred when I
was standing on the platform of our
station and the London express went
through"
And in the silence which followed the
big man let his cigar go out.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
RUSH ORDER FOR MEATS.
War Officials Getting Supplies for
Army and Navy.

Special Dispa tch to The Star.
CHICAGO, April 25.-Rush orders for
meats are being sent to packers by the
War Department. An order has been re-
ceived by the Cudahy Packing Company
for 1.COO,OOO pounds. including 100000
pounds of Australian beef and 300, ,OOO
pounds of pork loins. sausage and 9TH
er meats, for the navy. Shipment is
to be made from New York at once.
trainload of beef is being sent by
Armour & Co. from Fort Worth to Gal
weston, Tex. for use by the army. Or
ders for car lots of bacon and other
meats have reached Chicago, but they
have not attracted attention. With an
increased number of men in the army and
navy heavy purchases of supplies will
be necessary.
The number of cattle is short and
packers expect prices will remain high,
as the surplus is being taken from the
source of supply to home consumers.
Inquiries are being made at the stock
yards for 1900 horses for the army. A
few purchases have been made. but
horsemen say it is difficult to find the
horses required.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Deserved It.
From London Tit-Bits.

from London Ttt-Btts.
Able Seaman Murphy of H. NJ S.
Somespeed was the inventor of the
most ingenious excuses in order to
obtain leave"
What on earth do you require leave
for this time. Murphy" asked the cap
tain, as our hero made his oft-repeated
request. TT isn't your great-aunt's
wedding day, is it?'
Faith. no. sorr," replied Pat, with
a grin. ITS not SO bad as. that. It's
trying to look serious-"bedad, OF
hardly loike to tell yez. sorr, at all. at
all, thin!"
"oh, come now, Murphy" said the
captain, grimly. 'I'll try to stand the
shock"
We'll, sorr. it's like this intoirely. OF
had the misfortune to have a brother
born blind, sorr. Heaven be praised,
he's just got his soight and wants to
see me, SORT"
Leave granted" snapped the cap
tain. as he burst into uncomfortable
laughter.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
BAER's CONDITION GRAVE.
Improvement Shown in Health of
Readings President.

PHILADELPHIA, April 25-George
F. Baer, president of the Reading rail-
way. was stricken on the street while
walking from his home to his Office
this morning, and was still unconscious
at a late hour tonight. Physicians, as
well as members of the family. are
gathered at his bedside.
The doctors said that while his con-
dition was grave he was IL anything
trifle easier than earlier in the day.
They did not anticipate any important
change in his condition during the
night.
All day long men distinguished in
financial and public affairs called at
the Baer residence and asked for in
formation concerning Mr.. Baer's con-
ditfon.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Clever Birds.
From London T1t-Bits.

From london T1t-BItS.
Doubtless said the professor Of nat
ural history. to the returned traveller.
you have picked up many strange bits
of Information regarding the animals and
birds of the countries you have visited
"a few" answered the traveller. "The
most interesting thing I ever heard. how
ever, was a story l got In Africa. 1t
seems that year or so ago representa-
tive of a rubber stamp house went
through there and lost his sample case
containing all kinds Of office stamping
apparatus 1t appears that some ostriches
found his sample case, broke 1t open and
swallowed the samples"
"I see nothing odd about that.
Ostriches will eat anything"
"Yes; but now every ostrich egg that
is found there is seen to be numbered
and dated!'
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Worse Than That.
From London Tit-Bits.

From London Tt-Bits.
Corporal Jenkins married "on the
strength" and in due course his wife
presented him with son and heir. His
pa g all fiocked round to tender their con-
gratulations. and incidentally taste Bilrs
bitter beer.
Private Jones was on his way when he
met Sergt. Brown returning.
Where are you of to?' asked the
latter.
"oh. I'm Just going round to see Bill
and wish him luck with that youngster
of his was the answer.
Then you're too late" said the SER
geant, solemnly.
"Wot!" exclaimed Private Jones.
Surely 1t hasn't gone and died?"
mo, the youngsters all right, but the
barrels out!" was the grim response.
Evening star., 1914-04-26

gees mostly from Torreon. but includ-
ing a few from Chihuahua and Parral.
arrived here at noon. They reported that
the exodus was general They had not
heard what had become OF the party
which started from Durango with Consul
Hamm, but thought the necessity of re-
pairing the railroad might account Tor
the delay.
PORT ARKANSAS. Tex. April 25-The
yacht wackiva arrived in Port today with
100 refugees from Tampico. Capt Jolil-
son said that the Mexican federals re,
fused to allow the Wackiva to sail. and
British admiral boarded her and hoist
ed a British admirals flag He then
ordered her out to sea and tney were
not molested further.
Admiral Mayo requested Washington 10
have refugees released from quarantine
at once. as there is no accommodation
on board the yacht for them
The refugees are officials and employees
of the Huasteca Petroleum Company.
Indians Among Refugees.
DOUGLAS. Ariz-. April 25-Among the
refugees who arrived here today were
several Kickapoo Indians. who. although
they are under the protection of the
American government, have been living
in the Mexican state of Sonora.
Forty-six foreigners from 81 Iigre.
Sonora, are expected here tonight. Bishop
C. W. Lilywhite has dispatched second
messenger to warn the Mormons of
Colonia Morelos to come TO the United
States.
The 1000 Mexicans thrown out of en-
ployment by the closing of the copper
mines at Cananea will be provided with
food free from the company store as long
as the supply lasts.
The managers of the big properties at
Cananea and at Nacozari say they expect
an understanding between the rebels and
the United States will be reached by the
end of next week and that their foreign
employees now here will remain on the
border with the expectation of an early
resumption of work.
NACO, Ariz., April 25.-Two hundred
Americans arriving here this afternoon
Joined the colony of refugees from Can
anea. Fifteen Americans ase still at the
mine there.
The refugees reported what they con-
sidered insulting treatment from the GUS
toms clerks across the line
Low Rates for Refugees.
ST. LOUIS. April ga request for
half-fare rates on the Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain system for the Mexican
refugees now being brought to gulf ports
was made on the passenger traffic de-
partment of that road tonight by Secre-
tary of State Bryan.
President Bush telegraphed back that
while the Missouri Pacific-Iron Mountain
does not touch the gulf he would ask the
head of the gulf connecting lines to join
the Missouri Pacific in granting the re-
duced rates for refugees.
President Bush telegraphed also that
similar concessions would be granted by
the Western Pacific and the Denver and
Rio Grande. of which he is president.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
ARE GOOD FIGHTERS.
French Boxers Are Above Average
of American. Saws Mccoy,

NEW YORK. April 25.-That the av-
erage French fighter is better than the
average American fighter is the opinion
of Kid Mccoy, the famous middleweight-
He declares that the Frenchmen are
making wonderful strides in the pugilistic
line, and that it won't be long before
they are holding their own in all classes
with the worlds best pusilists.
THE French lads are making rapid
progress in flsticuffs because they are
learning the game from the bottom UP.
In any gymnasium or roadhouse you visit
you'll see them all practicing with both
hands. Most Of our boxers can hit with
only one hand"
Evening star., 1914-04-26
NEWS Of THE WOUNDED
AT NAVY DEPARTMENT
Three in Critical Condition. Three
Seriously Hurt, at
Vera Cruz.

First news on the condition of the
American marines and sailors wounded
in the fighting at Vera CraZ came to the
Navy Department late last might in a
dispatch from Rear Admiral Badger.
Three of the men, including E. A.>Gisz
borne of this city, were reported in a
critical condition, but with hope for re-
coyery; and three in a serious condition.
All the others were progressing favor
ably.
List of the Injured.
The dispatch follows:
the Solace Is as follows:
Critically serious. but hope for recov-
cry: Clifford NJ. Guillmen, seaman, right
chest. penetrating pleura.
Michael fitzgerald, sergeant, right
shoulder, operation probable.
Edward A. Osborne, electrician, third
class, left iemur shattered; amputation at
thigh.
Condition Serious.
Serious-George P. Kinsman. ordinary
seaman, right leg bone shattered: am
putated above, knee.
jeremiah G. Peoples. private. chest
and lung involved; operation probable.
Edward P. Peterson. private, right
chest into pleural cavity and through
right arm; bone not involved.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
ESTATE LEFT IN TRUST.
Will of Della Heany Is Filed for
Probate.

The will of Della Heany, widow OF
Thomas Heany. dated April 16, the day
before her death, has been offered for
probate. She leaves her entire estate to
Martin ]. Mcnamara and Ulysses G. Cum
ningham in trust until her youngest son
attains the age of thirty years. During
the trusteeship the net income is to be
distributed quarterly among her five chill
dren.
When the trust t0A>inates the property
is to be equally distributed among the
children. with the condition that the
share Of the son. James, may be further
held in trust in the discretion of the
trustees.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
HORSE SHOW JUNE 4.
International Event Is Scheduled to
Begin Then in London.

LONDON. April 25.-The eighth annual
international horse show is to be held at
Olympia from Thursday. June 4, to Tues
day. June 16 Besides the English di
rectors the following countries are di
rectly represented: The Argentine. Aus
tria. France. Germany. Holland. Italy.
Japan, Portugal. Russia. Spain and
Sweden.
There are over a hundred classes in the
competitions. The prize list is valued at
$55, 600, of which cash and cups represent
nearly $jO,OOO. AS before. great fea-
ture will be made of the jumping classes.
of which there are eighteen.
Evening star., 1914-04-26

.I Seek for Thee in Every Flower" a
tenor song of Mr.. Wilhelm Ganz. has
been frequently sung by Edward Lloyd
not perhaps SO well known to fame.
It was one of these who. being asked
what he was going to sing at village
concert, wrote that he had chosen Il
Seek for Thee" Tin A daD In the
program it accordingly appeared as:
'Song-T Seek for Thee in Flat
w. Ganz."-London Tit-Bits.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
A Question of Height.
From Pearson's Weekly.

From Pearson's Weekly.
Lady Southwark, in her recently pub
lished "reminiscences. tells a story Of an
1rishman who was cutting turf near a
bog. when friend came up to him, cry
ing:
Patrick is stuck in a bog up to his
ankles"
Don't worry. then,'' was the reply: IF
he's only up to his ankles he can soon
get out again.
Yes. but he went in head hrst!' re-
torted the other.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
WILL MOBILIZE 10000 TROOPS.
War Department Requests Use Of
500 Acres at Pensacola, Fla.

PENSACOLA. Fla, April 25.-The War
Department today requested from the
Navy Department the use of 800 acres
of the naval reservation here. which was
granted. and the mobilization of about
10000 troops at that point will be begun
Evening star., 1914-04-26
Students Plan Demonstration,

MoNTEvIDEo, April 25-rhe Monte
video newspapers urge that something
be done by the South American repub-
lies ito remove the danger Of their alb
sorption by the United States"
Inc students here are preparing a DEM
onstration against the United States.
Evening star., 1914-04-26

Most of the coast artillery regiments
on the Atlantic seaboard are under or
ders, it is understood. to proceed to Pen
sacola. At Fort Barancas it was admit
ted that orders had come from the war
Department to prepare the grounds for
two brigades of regulars.
Evening star., 1914-04-26
No Explanation Given.

No explanation was offered by Capt
James G. Harbord, ranking officer of
the United States regular forces here,
for his action. which followed quickly
on his arrival.
Camp was made directly behind an
irrigation ditch, which forms a natural
breastworks east of town. Capt Ar
thur Poillon's troop of cavalry and the
militia are expected to move there
shortly.
The entertainments of the Mexican fed
erals. who worked at night and stopped
at daybreak, plainly visible They
encircie the garrison from the channel
Of New river eastward about Mexicali
Mexican cavalry, which Is said to con-
sist principally Of men recently forced
to enlist at Mexicali. is reported active
in night rides west toward Signal noun
tain, the base Of which is circled by
the mountain trail leading from Ensenada
eastward along the irrigation system to-
ward Sharps heading.