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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10

THRILLING MES.
Shells From Federal Gunboats Split
Tanks of Oil Plants Causing The
Flames to Spread on River.

Vera Cruz, Mexico, April 10.-Bun-
ing oil tanks and pals of black smoke
tell the story today of the terrific
bombardment at Arbol Grande, ac-
cerding to disconnected reports from
the Tampico battle zone.
The rebels, who have had possess
sion for more than a day, of the i'm
mense refineries Of the Waters-Pierce
Company, are sheil:ng all surround
ing points believed to hold federals
and in return the Mexican gunboats
Vera Cruz and Saragosa, are bom-
bar;ing the refinery property.
Shells from the gunboats have
split wide dozens of tanks and burn
ing oil was spread upon the river,
endangering surrounding property,
but presenting a thrilling spectacle as
tank after tank was rent by the shells.
The fire in the refinery is reported
to have become general, and it prob
ably will be complete loss when the
final chapter in the battle is writ
ten.
Reports reaching here today JUS
tify the belief that Tampico is in the
kznlls of the rebels. The consular
agent at Tuxpam wire5 Consul Can
ana here that the city apparently had
fallen.
A spectacular battle was that stag-
ed at Arbel Grande, where the rehets
'entrenched themselves in the o.. re-
firery. It IS estimated that mroe than
ore hundred crude oil tanks were
struck by the shells Of the federals
and six big tanks were split.
They took fire Immediately and,
sbove them rose black clouds giving
the appearance of volcano in action.
The warehouse of the Aguilla Oil
Company was also destoyed during
the desperate fight. The los sis said
to be above 100000, and the oil COM
panies, it, is asserted, are making
strong representations to the State
Department.
Rear Admiral Mayo, in a report,
says that the fighting continues, bnt
that the field advance of the rebels
was checked by the strong fire from
the Saagos.a and Vera Cruz.
Sixty American women were o.;
board the United States warships,
and the German cruiser Dresden had
gone further up the river to rescue
others.
The federais are re1oi toa to oa 50
hcld pressed that ali the poiitl2a:
c!l:efs throughout the country nave
bi en- ordered to force enlistments to
the utmost.
The gunboat Bravo is being made
ready for sailing from here to TarIpi-
co with 300 troops and ammunition,
which have been urgently requested
by the Tampico garrison.
Brownsville, Tex, April 1O.-Re-
endorsements enroute to the aid OF the
Tampico fedeal garrison were defeat
ed yesterday with the loss of 40 men,
according to corstitutionalist reports
to M'atamoras headquarters. The reb-
el loss was not given.
The report sati Gen. Carrero lor-
res met the federals between San
Louis Potosi and Tampico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10

VICTORY FOR STATE.
attorney General Pollard Issues State
ment, and officers of Track De-
: fine Their Position.

Nofolk, Va, April 10.-The James
town Jockey Clubs spring meet,
scheduled to last until the 17th of
this month, came to an abrupt close
last night, when officials of the club,
after la brief conference in the Monti.
cello Hotel, Iarrivedl at the conclusion
that it would be best to await the de-
cision of the appellate court upon the
convection of thirteen bookmakers
Wednesday before attertAtiIg any
more races.
In the minds of most Of those who
are acquainted with conditions as
they exist,this sounds the dea.h knell
of racing in Virginia. While main
tanning that no laws have been violat-
ed at the track, those in authority be-
lfeve that the conviction of the men
alleged to have flagrantly violated the
law is sufficient roeason for discon-
tinuing the meet. Should the jury in
the higher court reverse the decision
of Magistrate S. Burnell Bragg, espe-
cially appointed to hear the cases
then racing will be resumed at the
track.
The meet Tuesday was rather
tame affair, though the crowd was
good and the races spirited. How
ever, many of the best stables have
already been sbippeil TO Havre Gle
Grace, Nd, and the booknlakers
have flea pellnlell To less dangerous
fields. Fines might have been paid,
but the added penalty of six months
Imprisonment has driven off even the
most co1bative of the bookies. Those
n5tEcaught in The Baldwin dragnet. =;
which was set on Tuesday, vanped
long before, the official representatives
Of Governor Henry C., Stuart could
nsy hands upon them.
Not train or boat leaving Norfolk,
last night, but carried a capacity pass
enger list for the most part made up.
Of men who follow the races Rs a
means of Livelihood, They are bound
for all parts of the cotntry-to any
niort save Norfolk. The city last
night was deserted, or att least de
serted as compared to- the animated
crowd that thronged the lobbies Of
the. principal hotels "Wednesday night
shortly after the news of&the convic-
tions had been received.
Governor Stuart, who is directly re-
sponsible for the drastic action taken,
your make no statement upon the re-
salt of the track directors meeting.
He had fully made up, his mind to
bring forward allsof the powerful ma:
chinery of the State government, and
even the militia, if necessary to stop
open betting at the track.
One of the many rumors spread
abroad seeking to explain the cause of
the raid charges that Richmond people
are responsible. The story goes that
RiehmonS wanted the track there, and
that owners of real estate in the capi-
tal city, being unable to swing the
deal, brought influence to bear with
tn result that Norfolk was made to
suffer The more thinking regard
this rumor as absurd, but with patri-
otto pride of city many believe it and
accept the statement at its face value.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10
Airship Bursts.

Rcr;e, April 10. Fifty persons,
mostly peasants, were injured by the
explosion of an airship near Cantu,
near Como. Two of the injured are
diving. Three officers of the airship
were injured. AS = - -,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10
The Schuler Beef Co., Of

The Schuler Beef Co., Of.
'fers 25 spring and Easter
lambs tomorrow at figures
below the market price, to-
igether with chickens and all
spring vegetables. 300 doz-
YEN fresh eggs at 22c per doz-
en. Give us a call. Schuler
Beef Co., 1917 King Street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10

We are now sure that every Nc
Dougall Cabinet we, have will be plac-.
ed before our cooperative club sale
is overs Don't be too late teo get in
on this sale at Ruben's. a-s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10
LOCAL BREYITIES.

Housewives can reduce the cost of
living by reading Howard &. Bros.
ad in this issue. Special attention
Will be given to Saturdays orders.
Prices have been reduced materially
on everything carried in stock. Call
at the store tomorrow and convince
yourself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10

Your Easter dinner is not complete
without delicious ice cream. Read
H. Bloch's advertisement in this is
sue and place your order to be de-
livered Sunday. He will fill your
order with any flavor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10

A suit for divorce on the ground
of cruelty and abandonment for
more than three years, was filed in
the Corporation Court today by An
ME V. Throckmartin Downey,
against her husband Ellsworth w.
Downey. Robinson Moncure is the
plaintiffs attorney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10
Strawberries 81 a Pound.

London, April 10.-The first
strawberries of the season sold IN
Fleet street for Sd a pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10
: PEOPLES POPULAR
PRICE STORE, jl# 2

4l8s King street, Alexa,3 Va
Your moneys worth for
your money back. Our motto
will prove our reputation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10

A meeting of the incorporators Of
the Carlyle House Corporation will be
held tonight at 500 o'clock at the Of
flee of James r. and H. p. Cation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10

Services in emoration of
Good Friday were held in the Epis-
copal and Catholic Churches this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10

FOR SALE-Building lot, good 10
cation, 425 north St. Asaph street.
Z Sewer on lot. Apply C. L. Ewald,
? 7O1 north Washington street.
10-1wk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10

The State Corporation Commits
sion has granted charter to the
Progressive Motor Company, Incor-
porated, Alexandria, Va, $1,000 to
$4,000. Paul H. Macneil, president;
R. l.. Macneil, secretary, Washing
ton, D. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10
For Men AS Well
AS For The Women.

For mems Women's, boys
and girls Easter Clothing
po toitne !tts5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10

The Easter holidays commenced at
the public schools this morning, and
will continue until Tuesday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10

Mr. Abe Cohen, proprietor Of the
Peoples Popular Price Store reports
fine business for the first week in
Alexandria. In this issue he is ad-
vertising Easter outfits for the
whole family. Still time to make a
selection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-04-10

In the Circuit Court in vacation,
the will of the late Adam Martin
was admitted to probate. He leaves
his estate to his wife for life. His
sons, Thomas B. Martin and William
L. Martin, qualified as executrix.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-09-17
ITALY ACCORDS WITH
ENGLAND and FRANCE
Protest of Nation Against Turk.
ish Act Indicates Diplo-
matte Change.

Paris, Sept. 15.-An official statement
says:
THE Figaro calls attention to the
fact that Italy, displaying for the first
time her detachment from the triple
alliance, handed to the porte a protest
against the proposed abolition of the
tscapitulations, drawn up in terms identi-
cal to that of the triple entente pow
ters.
The Figaro announces that Gen.
Won Goltz, governor of the occupied
Belgian districts. visited Antwerp, pro-
fvlded with a safe conduct, and made
proposals to h Belgian government
With a view to reaching an agreement.
sThe Belgian government refused to
consider these proposals.
Italy is still preserving neutrality,
but has joined the triple entente in a
protest against the revocation Of the
capitulations by Turkey.
jssAustria evidently fears hostile ac-
tlon on the part of Italy, according to
~fewspapers from Rome, and feverish
efforts are being made to fortify Trieste
against attack, and the coast in that
tUlcinity is being mined.'
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-09-17
CONFLICTING REPORTS
OF JEWS CONDITION IN
RUSSIA ARE HEARD

- ~ y y 'afatN1 ~ V
New York, Sept. l4.-The news
reaching here, concerning the present
condition of the Jews in Russia, is very
contradictory. On one hand are sto-
ries of promises made by the czar to
give the Jews equal rights as soon as
the war is oyer. Confirmation has been
received here that many Jewish SOL
diers. who distinguished themselves
during the siege of Lemberg. We're pro-
noted to officers. This is the first
time in Russian history that Jews have
been allowed to become officers Of the
army On the other hand it is report
ed that the prosecutions against the
Jews in Russia have not ceased. Jew.
1sh students are not admitted in the
Russian universities above the fixed
percentage and Jews are still being ex-
PEELED from many places which are not
in the pale; as from Kieff, Kursk and
other cities. Reports have reached here
also of massacres against the Jews
which have occurred in many places
during the mobilization of the army,
Such reports were received from Po-
lonnoye. Minsk and some smaller
towns. Tt is stated that in Minsk those
guilty Of the massacre have been tried
by a court martial by order Of the COM
mander OF the Russian army, General
Rennenkampf, and four of them were
hanged.
1t seems though that some better
ment in the position OF the Jews will
take place as the Jews have displayed
great patriotism since the beginning OF
the wal and have convinced the gov
eminent that in time Of disaster they
are as good citizens as the rest of the
population. $4,000 Jews are fighting
now under the Russian colors, which
makes more than s per cent Of the
whole army, while they make only 3H
per cent of the total population.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-09-17
BELGIAN COMMISSION
LANDS iii NEW YORK

New York, Sept. 1.-THE king OF
Belgium's commission to protest
against German violation Of Belgium
neutrality and alleged German afro,
cities in Belgium, set foot on American
soil here today enroute for Washington
where they will outline their case I'd
President Wilson.
Until President Wilson receives tho
protest, no part of the text will be made
public, according to announcement
made by the commissioners on arrival,
The delegates discussed some of the
alleged atrocities they will tell Presi-
dent Wilson about. One of them per-
tains to the alleged killing of IL Bel
gian soldiers whom. they say, were
beaten to death with rifle butts, after
being captured. 1t is charged the Ger
mans went into battle, at Boucelles,
carrying the Belgian flag. 1t is also
charged that q Belgian, Colonel Won
Damme, wounded at Haelen, was killed
by German soldiers who found him.
Commenting on Kaiser Wilhelm's
statement to President Wilson. Count
Leichtervelde, of the commission, said:
Il don't see how it is possible for O
man to lie So"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-09-17
Tho CantaIoupe Trust.
From the Saturday Evening P,

From the Saturday Evening Post.
1t is pleasing to turn from the murder
Gus activities of European governments to
a simultaneous action by Uncle sam.
While four nations were struggling round
Liege the United States was solemnly in
dieting a muskmelon trust. The foe. some
80 strong, refused to capitulate, where
upon Uncle Samuel's embattled LAWYERS
proudly spread their briefs to the breeze
and advanced in close formation. declar-
ing that ca~ntaloupes should be free though
they waded in juice and ink up to their
eyebrows.
You We're not aware, perhaps, that the
innocent looking melon that tempts YOUR
morning appetite was produced and mar
keted by a monstrous combination in re-
straint of trade that had subscribed in
blood to an oath that the price should
never be less than three for a quarter.
But the sleepless vigilance of the depart
ment of, justice discovered the plot and
will put down the outrage-at a total cost
for lawyers fees and court expenses that
will hardly exceed the gross value of this
years cantaloupe crop. Thereafter the
necessitous wage Garner will experience
no more difficulty in getting cantaloupe
for breakfast than in procuring canvas
back duck for dinner.
The next ruthless oppressor of Ameri-
can mankind that Uncle Sam will conquer
or perish in the attempt may be a chrys-
anthemum trust. By such irresistible
steps our economic salvation shall b&l
achieved.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-09-17
CHANCE RESIGNS
AS YANKEE MANAGER
Trouble Between New York
Boss and Club Owners Leads
to Action-Farrel Accepts.

New York, Sept. 15.-Mutual friends
were busy today in an effort to patch
up the differences between President
Farrell and Manager Frank Chance, of
the New York American league base
ball club. 1t was ven intimated in
some quarters hat Chance would re-
main as leader of the team the re-
mainder of this season, and that he
might even be with the team next sea-
SON.
New York, Sept. 14.-Frank Chance
has resigned as manager of the New
York American league club. His resig-
nation was accepted today by Frank
Farrell, president of the club, but a
wordy war, which at one time threat
ened to result in blows, between
Chance, Farrell and former Chief of
Police William Devery, who owns a
big block of stock in the club. left 1t
uncertain as to when the manager
would retire. He had requested to be
relieved next Tuesday, but it now ap-
pears probable he will stay out the
season.
After Chance had explained his posi-
ton to newspaper men in the Yankees
clubhouse after the game with the Ath-
letics, Farrell and Devery came upon
the scene, harsh words were exchanged,
and DeVery made a as if to strike
Chance. The newspaper men interfered.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-09-17
YEAR OF FAMINE FACES
PROVINCES OF CHINA

Washington. D. c., Sept. 14.-Tweive
months famine, which only outside aid
can avert. faces the Kwang Tung and
Kwang ST provinces Of China. which
were devastated by flood in July, with
q loss Of 5000 lives and more than 10O,-
eco homes.
Consul General Cheshire reported to-
day. from Canton, hat more than s.
100000 people suffered losses and many
millions would need food until the next
harvest.
In many places, whole villages have
been olotted out, inhabitants and all"
says the report. The loss of life may
never be known, but the suffering
caused is appalling. The West river
still. at the end OF July. is very high,
the fields and lands are under several
feet Of water. Banks require rebuild
ing. houses erecting, fields to be
pumped dry for planting. Taxes are
RENTED and other government aid is
given. but even thus. the people have
lost all, and stand helpless.
"At the first we hoped the water
might recede moro rapidly and the
fields DO available for the second plant
Ing. This now appears not to be pos
sible. IN such event the people face
q 10 or Il months famine.
This is only the beginning. What
the near future has in store only God
knows Help is needle now. Delay
cannot be long If these people are to
be saved"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-09-17
FELLOW Officer SHOT
GEN.. PERCIN, REPORT
Conflicting Rumors Deal With
Punishment of Man Who
Lost Lille.

Paris, Sept. 15.-In a negative form
that is, printed by some newspapers in
the shape Of d~enials-stories still per-
sist of the incompetency, or worse, Of
certain French generals.
Most of them concern General Percin,
the man who evacuated the strong
ly fortified city of Lille without max
ing an attempt to defend it. One story
has it that General Percin is a prison
er. Another, more striking, was to he
effect that a fellow officer HANDED
General Percin a revolver and told him
to commit suicide or be court mar
tailed. and when Perciu did not heed
the advice, the other officer shot him
dead.
The Bonnet Rouge denies these ru-
mors and says a campaign Of defama-
ton is being Waged against the gen
eral. who is a republican. The Intran-
sigeant admits that General Percin has
been subordinated to a position where
he is an inspector of artillery.
The Bonnet Rouge also denies stories
that generals, Amade. Sauret and Sar-
rail AVE been degraded for incompe-
tence. and says merely hat changes
have been made where commanders
We're not we'll suited for certain duties.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-09-17
LINERS WILL CARRY
CANADIANS TO WAR
British Admiralty acquisitions
Passenger Steamers For
Transport Duty.

New York, Sept. 14.-Three large
transatlantic liners today sailed from
New York and one from Philadelphia
for Canadian ports, presumably to
transport troops to Europe. They Were
the Saaonia and Ivernia, of the Cunard
line, and the I.apland. of the White
Star line. from New York, and h Red
Star liner Maniton, from Philadelphia.
1t was declared tonight from a
source presumably will informed that
the Invernia, Saxonia and Lapland had
been called into service by the British
admiralty to covey troops from Can
ada. Although the two C~unarders had
cleared for Montreal. the admiralty, 1T
was said, had given orders that the
ships were to be in Halifax ready to be
boarded by troops not later thar 8 a.
m. Tuesday.
The Lapiand had net left port at a
late hou asst night.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-09-17

Danger she was mourning to be paid
$500. He had only $50, SO he paid her
the balance in cigar coupons, which he
explained was American war currency
She seemed quite satisfied. Thompson
said he paid her almost enough cou-
|pons to get a briar pipe.
AT aBoulogne he was arrested.
stripped and searched. but nothing was
found. He was permitted to continue
to London. where he went to the
countess hotel and his mega
tiyes. An hour later he was on the way
to the continent again.
He landed at Ostend and managed
to get q train as far as Malines. Then
sells. carrying q huge caInera, an over
Goat, field glasses. q revolver and
800 films.
when he was 10 miles from the high
was a dozen uIhans suddenly spurred
out from a wood and covered him with
their pistols. He pulled an American
flag out of his pocket and shouted
Hook der Kaiser and "Auf Weider-
sehn.' which was all the German he
knew.
officers he explained that his Canadian
credentials Were merely a blind to get
through the lines of the allies, and that
he really represented a syndicate OF
herman newspapers in milwaukee,,
w~hereupon he was released and sent
0SSSAP 40 h4SIOA SdAs EH&S&
Again Taken AS Spy.
Next day a German officer saw him
chatting with an English girl in front
of a cafe and ordered his arrest as a
spy. Tonpson said: "All right, I'm used
to being arrested. but just wait until
| get your picture
The officer was so furious he smashed
the camera with his sword.
The Germans destroyed all the films
and ordered him to "a the city in an
hour or be shot. He left and walked
SO miles from Brussels to Ostend, where
| met him in the consulate. He said he
had been there Yer night, was tired Of
the quiet life. n wanted to see some
excitement. So / brought him with me
in u car to Antwerp.
The last l saw of him he was wiring
ing h hand of the chief Of the general
staff and asking permission to take
pictures from a Belgian %aeroplane.
They might as well give him permits
sion. because he will do it anyway.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-09-17
GERMANS AND ENGLISH
FIGHT I'M EAST AFRICA

: London, Sept. ia dispatch to the
Reuter- Telegram company from Nair-
strong force Of Germans from German
East Africa have crossed the frontier,
occupied Karangu and are advancing
on Kisii, a billy district near Lake Vic
toria. British forces have been dis
patched to meet them.
There was a battle between Germans
and British last Sunday. the details of
which are not available. The wounded
are being brought to Nairobi. They re-
port that the British suffered severely
in an unsuccessful attempt to sieze Ger
man machine guns by a bayonet
charge.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-09-17
TAX ASSOCIATION URGES
PUBLISHED ACCOUNTING

Denver, Colo, Sept. 14.--The national
tax association today decided to meet
IL San Francisco, i'll 1915.
Resolutions adopted provide:
THAT congress be urged to direct
the census bureau to publish statistics
OF expenditures, taxation, public debt
and wealth for q selected group Of
states, counties. cities ans towns.
THAT every state legislature be
urged to require all political sub
divisions to publish annually a brief
statement showing the increase or de-
crease In expenditures. receipts, taxes
and public debt.
THAT national and state govern
ments should establish bureaus of eff
dciercT.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-09-17
PRISONER EXCHANGE
effected BY GERMANS
Release Russian Captives-
Cost Of Keeping De
pleted Funds.

London. Sept. 15.-A Retailers Tele-
gram company's dispatch from Amster-
dam says hat an agreement has been
reached whereby France and Germany
will exchange an equal number of
prisoners, officers and men, who may
rejoin their respective armies.
London, Sept. 15.-Russians to the
number Of $500 liberated from captiv-
fly in Germany have arrived in Petro-
grad via Finland. 1t is stated that the
reason for this liberation is that the
German exchequer is too depleted to
drni of their being kept.