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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
 ExtOlls Fletcher

"The Secretary of War is explicitly re- ouested by the President to say to you that the President entirely approves in every respect of the course which Admi- ral Fletcher has pursued in the occupa- ton, control and management of the city of Vera Cruz since his landing; that he has the greatest confidence in Admiral Fletcher's judgment; has learned to depend upon his long ac- ouaintance with the situation there for guidance and desires that you keep in close touch and consultation with the ad- miral and seek to continue in intimate harmony with him in the policy he has in tiated there except far as changes of circums!a ances may demand a dif- ferent course.
 'Orders are to be issued by the Pres- ident through the navy department de- tach.ng the marine corps contingent at Vera Cruz for service with tfe arrny, the effect of which orders will be to place the marine corps contingent. SC de- tached under your command
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Reports Speculative

Reports circulated in European diplo D
 matic quarters during the day was that
 one of the plans being considered con
 templated a provisional commission
 form of government in Mexico. This was
 not confirmed by those acquainted with
 the work of the envoys and it was stated in their behalf that this and other reports likely to be circulated could be set down as entirely specula- tive in the present stage of the nego- tiations or as calculated to embarrass their efforts. Another report which was discussed widely was the possibility that the three intermediates might visit Mexico City to talk with General Huerta face to face, It is known that the envoys have not yet completed their plans, but the long in- terval that would elapse in their trip and the difficulties that might arise in leaving their official duties here, 1t is realized, would considerably affect such a plan.
 1 General Funston found awaiting him | at Vera Cruz today this order: "Actirg in compliance with instruc-
 tions received f,om the President the Secretary of War directs that on your 1 arrival at Vera Cruz, Mex, with your command, you relieve the navy of its duties ashore incident to the occupa- tion and control of Vera Cruz, Mex, and |
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
SEVEN AMERICANS
 REPORTED KILLED
 BY MEXICAN MOBS
fcontinued From Page One)

tained at Cordoba had been removed to hotels The women still are experiencing difficulty in procuring food, but their con- dition is said to have been materially improved.
 It is known that many of the Americans who had been held at Orizaba will reach Vera Cruz on a train, the arrival of which is expected hourly. A train left this port today to meet the down-bound train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Refugees Arrive

New Orleans, April 2S.-Approximately 700 American refugees from Mexico have arrived at the quarantine station, 100 miles down the Mississippi from New Orleans. They are awaiting expiration of the government health authorities limit of six days from port so they may proceed to New Orleans. The boats reported at quarantine today were the Jason, Mexico, City of Mexico and the Livingstone. Thirteen refugees were taken off the latter and the vessel all lowed to proceed because of its perish able cargo The other vessels are held there.
 The government is preparing to take care of 20oo refugees during the time they are held at quarantine. A river steamer chartered by the government left here tonight at o'clock bearing sup plies. Immigration authorities here have instructions to care for those without funds after they land at New Orleans. All those who so desire will be sent to their homes at government expense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
Cruiser Sails

Philadelphia, April 2s.-The scout cruiser Salem sailed from the Philadelphia navy yard today for Vera Cruz. The vessel was to have left Saturday, but was de- layed because of engine trouble. The Salem took naval officers who have been ordered to report to the commanding off, fioA~ at Vera Cruz. marines and supplies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
MEXICAN CRISIS NOW CENTERING
 ABOUT EFFORTS
 FOR MEDIATION

(Continued from Page one)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29

The collier Hector is expected to leave tomorrow with 10000 tons of coal for the fleet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-29
JOHNS Undertaking Co. Phone 1902,

LICE JOY. Undertaken Phone 7ss.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02

II expect we'll see a good deal of
each other from now on" Wilkerson
said silkily, and with those slim, white
fingers of his he reached out and pinch
ed Ruth's cheek.
Ruth did not draw back. She clinch-
ed her firm little hand and Wilkerson
received a blow in the mouth that
made him stagger back.
At the moment that he received that
singing blow he heard a movement to
one side of him, and, with the old in
stinctive fear of Thomas Gallon. he
drew away back with his hand on the
gun at his hip. He met the fiaring
eyes of the old man, who had risen
from his seat, misunderstood that un-
til life left that decrepit frame its mas
tering passion-the passion which he
could not hope to master-would be
love for the girl whom he had. just in
suited.
He made n daring apology, the apollo
gy of the coward and the liar. II beg
your pardon, Ruth, but you used to sit
on my knee when you were a little
one"
She merely glanced at him and went
out Of the bungalow. She did not sec
her father rise to his full height and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02

straighten his bent shoulders to say,
81 killed you once for her sake, and,
d-n you, I'll kill you again, old as l
amr
"Come on" Wilkerson said roughly,
"don't get excited. Now take me down
and introduce me to the boys"
Gallon sighed heavily as he obeyed
and took him to where John Dorr was
now starting his days work.
"John." he said heavily, this is Har-
ry Wilkerson, the new superintendent
of the mine He used to be my part
ner. 1t won't interfere with your work
any," He paused for breath. "In fact,
it will take lot of extra details Off
your shoulders"
John looked at Wilkerson. His heart
was filed with bitterness, but he sim
ply said, "AH right, Mr.. Gallon" and
left.
WELL" said Wikerson. "Tll take
charge right away" He picked up
telegraph blank and sat down ut the
desk with n new assurance. AS If he
had been dismissed by his superior,
Thomas Gallon stepped feebly away.
When he was gone Wilkerson wrote
rapidly:
Master Key Mine" via Silent Valley,
March Is, 19-.
Jean Darnell. Astor House. New York
City, N. Y:
have just been appointed superintend-
ent Of this mine; tell George: letter fol-
lows. HARRY.
He stared down at his own signature
with strange feeling that it was new
letters instead of figures! He winc-
ed as he seemed to hear her say: "Pll
never marry you until you are rich.
Get the money and you shall have Jean
Darnell."
The new superintendent gr1tted his
teeth, folded up the telegram and call
ed roughly to a boy lounging outside
on the porch:
Here. take this to the telegraph
station. and be quick about itr' Then
he addressed himself to an examina-
tion OF the reports and time sheets and
various papers that explained the
working of the mine. His soft. white
fingers caressed receipts that spoke of
gold extracted from the earth.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02
How to Destroy
the Dandruff Germ
ny A SPECIALIST

That the dandruff germ is respon-
sible for nearly all the diseases to
which the scalp is heir. as well as for
badness and premature gray hair, is
well known fact, but when we realize
that 1t is also indirectly responsible
for many other diseases as WELL we ap
preciate the Importance of any agent
that will destroy its power. We are
therefore, particularly pleased to give
herewith the prescription which an
eminent scientist states he has found
after repeated tests, to completely de-
stroy the dandruff germ in from one to
three applications. 1t will also almost
Immediately stop falling hair and it
has in numerous cases produced a new
hair-growth after years of partial bald
ness. This prescription can be made up
at home. or any druggist will put 1t up
for you: ounces Bay Rum, ounces
Lavona de Compose. one-half drachm
Menthol Crystals. Mix thoroughly, and
after standing an hour 1T Is ready for
use. Apply night and morning, rubbing
into the scalp with the finger-tips. If
you wish 1t perfumed. add | drachm of
your favorite perfume. While this prep
aration is not dye 1t is unequalled for
restoring gray hair to It's original color.
Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02

Gallon looked at his enemy with the
simplicity of an old man telling
proved truth. "They were all my
| friends" he said.
Friends" said Wilkerson in a sud
denly changed voice, and, thrusting his
contorted face close to Gallons, 81
don't care about your friends. but you
better care about the enemy you
made"
For one instant the mine owners
face grew stern and pitiless. But he
heard a step on the outside porch. and
his face softened.
my God. Harry; did it for the
girlP'
The evil soul of Wilkerson f1ared be-
hind those cold eyes of his. and for
the first time in his life be told the
truth of his inmost heart, "And must
have my share of The Master Key to
buy woman"
"Vshat womanp'
Wilkerson leaned forward, and his
lips Kissed hate as he returned: "Do
you remember that woman in Valle
Vista five years ago-that woman you
thought your little daughter too good
to speak to? 1t was you who drove
her out of camp, and now"-he smiled
fatuitously-"she's rich and In New
York, and she hates you"
Gallon bowed his head.
"What Is it you want, HaTyT he
whispered huskily.
The other man pulled a paper out
of his pocket and threw it on the ta-
BILE. There's a contract for you to
sign"
At this moment the door opened,
and Ruth entered She stared a mo-
ment at the visitor and then looked
anxiously at her father, who said;
"This is an old partner of mine.
Ruthy-Harry Wilkerson."
Ruth shyly looked at the tall strang-
er and then shook hands with him.
He held her gentle fingers n second
too long. Her face flushed, and she
retired without a backward glance.
Without paying any more attention
to the old man, who had now subsid-
ed into a chair by the table, Wilker-
son walked to the window and watch
ed the slim, girlish figure of the young
girl tripping down the hill. Then he
swung on the Did man harshly: "Well,
need job. You need a new super
intendent, don't you? guess I'll take
the place."
He stepped quickly to the window
once more. This time he saw Ruth,
with Tom Kane, the old cook, and an
other, in front of the cook house.
"Come here, Tom. Who is that talk
ing to that girl of yours?" he said.
Gallon got up heavily from his chair
and walked over to the window, and
he could not repress an expression of
relief. "Oh, that's the mining engi-
neer of The Master Key John Dorrv
With a quick swing Wilkerson was
back, leaning over the table. He pick
ed up the paper. "SIgn herew he said
insolently.
Gallon made last faint protest: II
can't do itP'
Wilkerson picked up a pen. dipped it
and put it in the old mans hand.
"Sign!"
Just as the last letter of that sigma
ture, which had so long stood for re-
spectability, was blotted at the foot of
the paper Ruth entered.
"Your father has just made me SUI
perintendent of this mine. I'm his old
partner, you knoww
Ruth looked at her father with con-
| sternation. why - why Il thought
john
Thomas Gallon looked up and wiped
his lips. EYES," he said duly, II have
made my old-my old-partner superin-
tendent of The Master Key"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02
ASNOMen tss!s SsS nreReS rs
Their Married Life
by International News Service.

never mentioned what Bob pays for
the rent
II suppose that idea of living in a
boarding house till Fall was her idea,
commented Mrs Curtis. "That must
have been a big expense to Bob"
Helen had rung the bell outside of
the apartment and moment later
Della opened the door. She smiled
when she saw Helen, and answered
Helen's query as to whether or not
Mrs. Curtis was in with an affirma-
tive. In Louise's charming living
room, waiting for Louise to appear
Carrie and her mother had plenty of
time to take everything in and Helen
saw that they were doing it.
Helen was glad that they said moth
ing, and Louise herself came in in a
few minutes, and greeted them cor
daily.
I'm so very glad you have come
to see me at last" she said sweetly.
do you like my little place; would
you like to see it?"
"Yes, indeed; were very much in
terested, of course" asserted Carrie
"It will seem like an old story to
you, Hclen," said Louise laughingly.
"However, I guess you'll be able to
stand it."
"You know 1 never get tired of
looking at your things" reproached
Helen, rising and following them out
of the room.
white furniture ?" said Carrie with
q rising infection. Very impractical,
I should say. Circassian walnut
would have been better"
"Of course, you think 1 am foolish.
I do myself, but I just felt that |
must have it. Haven't you ever felt
that way?" turning to Carrie impul-
sively.
"I can't say that I have. If so, I
always convince myself that 1t is
foolish, and that's all there is to it.
But the furniture certainly is erect
i've"
isn't it, though; and the colorings,
you like them? Bob had a decorator
do this room, and I'm so fond of it,
Helen saw the two women exchange
furtive looks. Certainly their i'm
preston of Louise's extravaganza
would be sure to grow into con-
viction. But what was her surprise to
hear Bob's mother say. with actually
a smile of Indulgence on her face:
"Wen, Bob certainly will learn
some day. [ never knew him to be
so thoughtful before he was married.
You certainly must have bewitched
him, Louise"
Carrie did not unbend at all, but
Mrs. Curtis seemed TO genulnely IKE
Louise. She admired the apartment
and all it's furnishings, and finally
when they were back in the living
room would have accepted Louise
invitation to stay and have tea had
not Carrie taken things into her own
hands and declined.
"But Bob will be home soon, ana
he'd be so glad to see you"
my train leaves at five" explained
Carrie, otherwise we'd be glad to-,
Helen had started to go, too, and
Carrie turned to her suddenly.
"Theres no reason why you
shouldn't stay, Helen"
mo, 1 ought to be getting home,
too. I'll run over soon though,
Louise, so look out for me-"
Her apartment is nicely but yet
extravagantly furnished" said Mrs.
Curtis, as they walked toward the
subway. Not as extravagantly as
yours" turning to Helen.
"I didn't see a great deal of differ
ence," said Carrie, and for the first
time since she could remember, Helen
felt grateful toward her sister-in-
law.
(Another instalment of this inter-
esting story will appear soon.)
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02

1--WE thought you might like to go
with u.s." said Carrie, smoothly. ou
and Louise are such good friends ana
mother and 1 have never seen the
apartment"
"Id love to co." said Helen, warm
". "It was so nice of you to stop
for me, Carrie"
in old Mrs. Curtis. II thought 1t
would be nice for us to have you
along. SO that you might profit by any
advice | may give Louise. No doubt
she needs it, if she is as extravagant
now as she was before she was
married"
"Oh. but, mother, she had her own
money then" protested Helen; "sure-
ly you won't say anything to hurt
her" Somehow Helen felt that Mrs.
Curtis might wound Louise In some
manner, she had never cared much
whether her shots had hurt Helen,
and Helen felt that she did not ap-
prove of Louise any more than she
did of her.
Mrs. Curtis vouchsafed no answer
to Helen's question, and Helen was
forced to be contented, whether she
felt so or not. Carrie said something,
but continued gazing out of the Win
dow in superior way, and there was
an uncomfortable silence.
eff you'll excuse me minute,
Helen remarked hastily, IN get
ready to go out"
Don't go and fuss up" said Carrie.
turning from the window to look at
Helen's dress skeptically. what you
have on is plenty good enough; just
put coat over it. Well have to take
the five o'clock train, so we haven't
much time"
"I won't keep you ten minutes"
she said, rising and hurrying along
the hall into her room. In less time
than that she was back in the living
room drawing on her gloves.
''All ready" she said, smiling. Let
me help you with that coat, mother;
1t looks heavy"
Mrs. Curtis was already buttoning
it, however, when Helen reached her
II guess I'm not quite decrepit,"
she said testify. I'm all right"
"Is that your new suit?" said Car
rie as they were going down in the
subway. IT thought they were wear
ing very little skunk this year"
"They told me that it was fashion
able when I bought it," said Helen
quietly, although her cheeks burned.
"It wasn't on the suit then"
mo, l had it put on. | like the fur
so much better than a plain velvet
collar"
suit. Was 1t expensive?"
Helen hesitated. She hated to tell
Carrie what she had paid for the fur.
In fact she had never told Warren
and now that Carrie had cornered
her she hardly knew what to say.
"Of course if there's any secret
about it," said Carrie stiffly, don't
bother about it."
"There's no reason in the world
why L shouldn't tell you what it
cost" said Helen, although [ was
very extravagant. I'm afraid. 1t was
twelve fifty yard"
"Mercy," said Mrs. Curtis, turning to
look disapprovingly at Helen, money
seems to mean nothing to you.
hope, Carrie that you don't intend to
spend any price for fur"
"The house is very much like our
apartment" said Helen, as they
walked toward it. lido hope Louise
is in
Carrie looked up at the house dis
approvingly. ITS a new one. I'll
warrant she pays more than you do"
Helen did not answer, and Carrie
looked at her suspiciously.
"Does she?" she queried.
"I really don't know. Carrie, Louise
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02
SHOT FoUR-Foor RATrLEsNAKE
Special to The Telegraph

Waynesboro. Pa, Dec. 2. - Jacob
Mayer, director of the poor of Frank
lin county, terminated his hunting
season Monday by shooting one of the
largest rattlesnakes seen in this. por-
tion of the Blue Ridge Mountains this
year-and it was rather late for rep
tiles to be crawling around, too.
Mr.. Mayer was a member of q hunt
ing party that were spending their last
day in search of squirrels and pheas-
ants and while in the bushes near
Pen-Mar Park he was brought to u
sudden stop by the persistent rafting
of the reptile. Mr.. Mayer with a
well-directed shot severed its head
from it's body. The snake measured
more than four feet in length and was
q fine specimen.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02

circumstances. Mrs. Smiths condition
was alarming. Her bowels were irreg-
ular, she complained of stomach
troubles, she was exceedingly nervous
and irritable, and how else she suf-
fered will be cheerfully told to all who
ask her. 1t was only last week that
she called at the drug store. She ex-
planned her case. obtained Quaker Ex-
tract and was assured that she could
take it even though her infant was
still at her breast. The day following
telephone call came to the drug store
to call at once. Upon arriving there
Mr.. Smith. the husband of Mrs. Levi
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02

Mrs. Levi Smith lives in Union De-
posit, Dauphn county, Pa. little vii
lage about thirteen miles east of Har-
risburg. She is the mother of an In
FAINT still nursing and it was owing to
these circumstances that medicine was
refused her, as 1t had been said that 1t
would be harmful to mother and child.
The advice was sincere and true. as in
such a case nearly all medicine would
indeed be dangerous. But Quaker Ex-
tract Is purely vegetable product,
containing no polsons, and can there
fore be safely taken by young or old
under ALI of LIES conditions and all
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02

parts Of his body. I was told it was eczema
Then I saw the advertisement Of Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment and thought
would try thea. Before the sample was
gone my child was much relieved 80
bought some Cuticura Soap and Ointment
and after had used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment week he was different child.
He rested well and saw that his skin was
healed nicely. I used the Cuticura Soap to
bathe him and then / used the Cuticura
Ointment once or twice day and II his
skin looked infiamed I used tho Cuticura
Ointment oftener. In about a month he
was entirely healed" (signed) Mrs Guy
Collins Jan. 20, 1914.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02
CAUGHT WITH STOLEN CHICKENS
Special to The Telegraph

Lebanon, Pa. Dec. "A colored
man walking along the street with a
bag on his shoulder aroused the sus-
picions of Policeman Reed on Tuesday
night. The officer investigated and
found the bag filled with decapitated
chickens. At city hall the colored man
gave his name as David Gantz and ad-
mitted that the poultry came from the
farm of Jacob Kreider. about mile
south of the city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02
PRoJECTILE IN SCRAP IRON
Special to The Telegraph

Columbia, Pa, Dec. 2.-While work
men at the Janson iron mill here were
unloading a carload of scrap iron
which came from the Bermuda Islands
they found projectile ten inches in
diameter and it is believed that it is
of the kind used in the British navy.
The projectile is three feet long and
weighs 401 pounds, being solid and
shaped like a cartridge. The curious
piece is now on exhibition in the Co
lumbia National Bank.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02
MORE CATTLE CONDEMNED

Lebanon, Pa, Dec. .2-Dr. Frank u.
Fernsler has discovered the hoof and
mouth disease among the cattle on the
farm of Harry Bowman at Campbell
town and State agents subsequently
twenty head of cattle and
seven large hogs. There are now four
more big herds of cattle awaiting
slaughter in Lebanon county.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02

Smith. introduced himself. He there
upon produced a bottle, which con-
tanned a tapeworm over fifty feet long.
He states that his wife had expelled
this worm an hour or two previously.
Thus another life had been saved by
Quaker and thereby proved that this
remedy was safe to take under the
circumstances mentioned. Now, who
was right?
Quaker Herb Extract. $f00 per bot
tie, for $3.50. Oil of Balm. 20 cents.
At all times at W. II. Kennedy's. 80
South Third street.-Advertiseme
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02
REQUIEM MASS FOR PRIEST
,SbcciaL to The T'eIeerabh

SPeciaT to Tic IcIegfaPh
Columbia. Pa. Dec. 2.-The Rev. p.
G. Brueggemann, rector of Holy Trim
ity Catholic Church. served as cele-
brant at a month s-mind requiem mass
for the late Father Joseph Echterling
at the Roman Catholic Church in Dali
lastown. of which the Rev. c. NJ. Ehe-
halt is now rector as the successor of
Father Echterling.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02
Samples Free by Mail

In purity. delicate medication, refreshing
fragrance convenience and economy, Cutl-
cura Soap and Ointment meet with tho ap-
proval OF the most discriminating: Cuti-
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Gro sold everywhere Liberal Sample OF
ssch mailed Erss. With sap. Skin Book. Ad-
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-12-02

kept getting worse and
worse. The rash was red
and inf1amed and the baby
was 30 fretful and restless
that l suppose 1t burned
and itched. He was so dis
figured that ! was ashamed
TO take him out. His face
was the worst and different