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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

the following Secretary Bryans conference
with the diplomats here. Bryan his informant he said
kilograms from the Mexican border have
been received by the department saying that murder and
apnc appehended felt for the safety
OF inhabitants OF these American the Mexican border
Inc situation on the California ieNisan border y critical
is good authority that Maj Davis commander
Fort Rosccran San Diego has received orders to seize the
houses Mexica and Tia uana The custom house
at Esenada will be taken by a naval force
Two companies OF artillery the border
be immediate action The supply ship Iris with
chine shop supplies and landing party OF 100 will
mcdatcy proceed from San Diego La Paz Mexican
ital the southern end OF Lower California.
That border battle is imminent is evidenced by
the fact that the Mexican federas Tia Juna
strengthening their Notifications and preparing TO
fight Soldiers from Fort Rosecrans have their
chine guns trained Tia Juna where 800 Mexican
federas garrison Hundreds of tourists and citi
focking from San Diego the heights above
Tia Juna witness the expected battle
While senate held the resolution supporting his
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
RAT0RS
F0R0PEN SHOP

The arbitration committee. ap-
pointed by Mayor III. today sub
nitted a lengthy report. in which.
among other things. the open
shop" policy was upheld. and the
eessation of the present strike OF
union teamsters was recommended.
The following are the recommenda-
lions made, verbatim:
Flrst--Thst the "open shop"
policy be hereafter fairly observed
Iby both parties: that thers shall
never be any discrimination made
by the employing team owners
ooainst . tesmster because the lat
Ger may belong to union: that no
tsamster shall ever discriminate
against an employer because the
13tter may employ non-union labor;
ond that efficiency shall, at all
tinres. be the standard test for en-
pioyment.
second--Thst the strike be st
snee declared off by the Team
oters' association; and that as rap
IDLY 40 possible, In the exercise OF
the best Of faith on the part Of the
team owners, the striking team
etsrs who have not been guilty OF
violence In connection with the
etrike, be either employed by their
5crmer employers or others.
* Third-That in the near future
Bach organization shall appoint =
Committee from the other body, and
1ske up deliberately and calmly be.
tSeen themselves the consideration
4 working conditions, hours and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
CITY IS OFFERED
S.R.&S. line on
ROYALTY BASIS

A proposition by which the city
will Immediately acquire the Seat.
tie. Renton a Southern line by
agreeing to pay 25 per cent of the
revenues to the company for the
next IS years has been submitted
to the city by Harold Preston. rep
rescnting Scott Calhoun and Joseph
Parkin. receivers.
The deal has the sanction OF
Superior Court Judge Frater. II Is
understood.
Mayor GIN has the matter under
adviscment.
Under the present revenues oi
the company the deal means a pay.
ment OF approximately ss5o.ooo.
With increased business. however
the price may Jump to about $1,000.
600. Councilman Erickson deferred
his opinion on the new proposal
until he could have time to consider
| II In detail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

WASHINGTON April 2i.-With United States ma
sines landed by Admiral Mayo Vera Cruz, according
w. H. Shepherd. correspondent Of the United Press in
Mexico City. the United States today virtually in
q war with Mexico.
Shepherds dispatch in code to the New York
ce of the United Press The message received here
ss $40 p.
strict censorship has been in effect in Mexico all day
Messages filed from New York from either Mexico City
Vera Cruz held up Vera Cruz IL they contained
reference the critical situation in Mexico.
Shepherds code message the first direct news
Shown the Dispatch Secretary Daniels said:
we have received information-yet Please let
know about every line you get
Secretary Of State Bryan gave notice at conference
Il diplomats. representing the powers. that blockade o
Mexican would be established by the United States
The notification. it stated will prccede actual
tabIshmcn OF the blockade probably by p hours The
time limit having expired the blockade will be initiated by
Admiral Fletcher Vera Cruz will then be occupied and
after that the Washington administration win hold its hand
to give Hucrta a little time
Should he fail 10 do the Texas City division OF the
army will be rushed Vera Cruz and the time
division OF marines will be landed with Maj Gen Leonard
Wood in command OF the soldiers and Col L. w T. Waller
OF the marines Waller his way East from Mare
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

DENVER. April 2t.-Advices
received here shortly before
noon from John MeLsnnan, dis
trIct president Of the United
Mine Workers. stated that nine
persons were known to have
met death in the clash between
strikers and rllitiamen yes
terdsy in the Ludlow district.
McLennan's message was
sent from Trinidad.
Four strikers. four children and
one woman were killed at Ludlow,
the message said, but the names
OF all were not available.
Eight Soldiers Short
McLennan also said the strikers
claimed eight militiamen also were
slain. but that the military authori-
ties denied the report.
With Trinidad practically isolat
ed. II was still impossible today 70
get accurate Information concern
Ing the fatalities in the 14-hour
battle.
Mai. Hamrock. commanding the
militia, reported to Gen. Chase last
night that Private A. Martin. q
militiaman, had been killed anc
three others wounded.
Another report said that Louis
Tikas, leader OF the Greek strikers
had been shot to death.
McLennan reported nine dead
including Tikas. Jas. Fyler, presi
dent OF the Ludlow union. Chas
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
MACHINE GUNS.
SPIT Death III
LABOR BATTLE

Costa. a miner. william SNYDER.
aged 9. and sn unidentified girl.
McLennan also declared two wom-
en- were missing.
The Ludlow tent colony was burn
ed during the battle.
II was reported that 500 strikers
had started from various points to
reinforce the Ludlow miners.
Several companies OF militia also
were ordered to the scene from near
by towns.
A renewal of the battle is ex-
pected.
Early today the miners were re-
ported entrenched in the hills back
OF Ludlow waiting for the soldiers
TO renew the attack.
Use Machine Guns
At 3 o'clock this morning, accord
ing to unconfirmed reports. the NH
litia swept the miners position with
machine guns.
Throughout yesterday Ludlow
was swept by a blasting fire. Bull
let's rained on the railroad station,
where women and children had
sought safety, and they crouched
In terror on the floor.
Denver union officials say two
children we're killed.
Mai. Hamrock wired Gen. Chase
today that he had driven the strik-
ers to point three miles east OF
Ludlow. where they we're being re-
| inforced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

wages. 70 the end that mutual sat.
isfaction may prevails as to these
matters. N such committees are
Unable TO agree. we recommend
that 'ney submit the disputed points
TO the arbitration Of fair and prsc-
iesi men. experienced in such mat.
tiers.
The arbitration committee con.
sists OF Judge Hiram r. Hadley. BY
ron Phelps. Rev. " II. Gowen. r..
r. Sander. Henry Broderick. John
r. Price. Rev. J. ID. O. Powers.
Frank y. Cooper. Geo. VI. Horton.
George B. Lamping and II. J. Ram
sey.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
ARE You BETWEEN Is AND IS, NH: MANI?
.NTS NOTICE AND SEND YOU TO FIGHT MEXICO
AND HE CAN PICK YOU UP AT MOMENTS MOI

NOTICE 10 Join the militia;
that he Is. in fact, already re-
serve mllitlsman and as such
SUBJECT TO IMMEDIATE
CALL by the president for serv-
Ice either within or without the
territory Of the United Statesi
Not only that. but Section Z
provides drastic penalties for
failure to obey such summons.
After providing that members
OF the militia. when called out
by the president. shall be mus
tered into the service of the
United States, and shall thus
become regular soldiers WITH.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
FEAR ATTACK BY
MEXICAN TROOPS

CALExICO. Cal. April 2i.-Resi-
dents of Calexico are awaiting to-
day the arrival from Monterey, Cal.
OF a troop OF cavalry.
At Mexicali. opposite this border
point. $50 Mexican regulars are en-
camped.
Calexico is unprotected. and In
the event OF drastic action by con-
gress IL Is feared here that the
Mexicans viii raid this town.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
BRITISH VESSEL
J REFUSES TO AID
RULER HuERTA

VERA CRUZ. Mex. April 2l.--
Acting under orders from Admiral
craddock OF tho British navy. the
British oil steamer FL Zorra rcfus-
cd today 10 transport ammunition
from Vera Cruz TO the Huerta
forces at Tampico.
The vessel already had taken the
ammunition aboard but Craddock
ordered the cargo discharged. The
captain OF the III Zorra explained
that Englands friendly relations
with America forbade his vessel
running by the fleet with war ma
terial.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

"cither within or without the
territory OF the United States"
shows that IL Is only necessary
for the president to decide
that there 10 possibility OF
danger from invasion by Mexi-
can troops, federals or constitu-
tionallsts, In order 70 have au-
thority to ship TO Mexican soil
az many state mIlitIamen and
OF "REsERvE MiLITIAMEN"
as he may "deem necessary"
II Will be surprising TO the
ordinary man In the street TO
know, therefore. that he may be
SUMMONED AT A MOMENTS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

OUT FURTHER ENLISTMENT
AND WITHOUT FURTHER
MEDICAL. EXAMINATION
PREVIOUS TO SUCH MUS
TER" this section says that
any officer or enlisted man of
the militia who shall REFUSE
OR NEGLECT to present him
self for such muster, upon
call forthwith as herein pre-
scribed, shall be SUBJECT TO
TRIAL ny COuRT-MARTIAL
and shall be punished as such
courtmartial may direct"
In time Of war the punishment
could thus extend to death.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

world In kindness and charity
and the consumption Of canned
horse and blno.
We went 90 the Philippines.
Some OF US came back and
aomo more OF ua did not. And
q lot that came back Intro.
dueed the aenteel oiuaret and
other Oriental lusurles that
need not be mentioned here
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

territories, or OF the District OF
Columbia. as he may deem nee.
essary.'
Furthermore. II is provided
that when the president calls
out the militia for such pur-
poses. "he may specify the peril
cd for which such service Is re-
quired, and the militia SO called
shall continue 10 serve during
the term 30 specified. EITHER
WITHIN OR WITHOUT THE
TERRITORY OF THE UNITED
STATES. unless sooner reliey-
ed by order OF the president"
The use Of the language
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
Op Minute, Folks Before You Yell Too Loudly for War

The editor TOOK a walk
through the downtown streets
last night.
The talk was all o. war. A
lot of people wanted u. Some
Of them were quite put out be-
cause PresldeN Wilsen didn't
90 flaht after the Mexican ma.
tlcn. hammer and tonas. They
thought he ought 60 start
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

Island today
Should the United States be forced TO this
extremity. it said. the administration would
stop short Of occupation OF Mexico City
which would be held pending the restoration Of
order.
The question OF dealing with the eonsutionais,s, il
stated will be considered later
Sir Cecil Arthur Spring Rice, British ambassador an
nounced today that United States Charge dAffares
OShaughnessy Mexico City. had notified only
Americans but all foreigners to leave the city. He made
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

We're getting civilized enough
to have formed a dlaiike 20
wholesale murder.
In time we may become so
nearly chrlstlanlxed that
peace on earth and good viii
to men" Will include folks who
are weaker than We arc. as
we'll as those who are stronger.
So, N President Wilson
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
ADVISE WILSON TO
START ARMY AWAY

WASHINGTON, April 21.-Pres-
ident Wilson was considering to.
day recommendation made to him
over night by the army and navy
strategy board.
II was known that his advisers
had suggested the desirability OF
starting an expeditionary force for
Vera Cruz as soon as the blockade
began.
This force, Il was said. would
consist Of the Texas City regulars.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

th'nos by blowing ramploo TO
pieces with the big guns OF the
atlantic floet. And. they said,
ne ought TO rush an American
army across the border and
teach the oreasers a lesson"
Let's 90 slow before We find
fsult with President Wilson's
caution. We--moat OF us, al
any rate--are getting civilized.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

lusurlea that will be with us
and our ehildren's children for
ten generations.
Sixteen years ago we wers
wildly enthusiastic over fight.
ing. 40 was the beef trust, and
the steel trust. and the other
trusts who had something TO
sell.
We did the fighting and such
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

bleeding and dying az was In
eidentally necessary: the we'll.
garnlshcd gentlemen Of the
trusts remained at home and
sold US things.
obliging cusses, they we're.
But the point was that 10
years ago we felt all sflutter
al the prospect OF a fight; to-
day we are not so keen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
TORPEDO BOATS TO
GUARD TRANSPORTS

GALVESTON. Tex, April 2t.--
The torpedo boats Preston Elusser
and Reid. constituting the first di-
vision of the torpedo boat flotilla
arrived here AZ II a. m. and dock
ed alongside the army transports.
They were under orders TO accom-
paby the transports to Mexican
waters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

War IS he'll; also II 10 in
sanity, except when necessary
for the nations preservation.
And we probably will never
have 20 face that sort OF war
again.
N we did we would fight
shoulder 70 shoulder. all Of us.
Until thep--well. home 10 a
fine place.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

thinks he 10 proceeding In the
right way TO avert bloodshed,
let no one carp and oritleisc.
Sixteen years or so ago we
shed our coat as q nation and
eternally walloped a few thou.
sand spaniards, and a lot OF ~.
tie brown brethren.
We proved we were a great
big nation and that We lead the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
IF YOU ARE. YOU ARE A SOLDIER OF UNCLE S

into the service OF the United
States not only the regularly
organized militia Of the vari-
Gus states, but also the so-called
PRESERVE MILITIA, which
constitutes ALL CITIZENS BE
TWEEN fS and 45.
Section OF this law provides
that whenever the United
States is invaded. or In danger
OF invasion from any foreign ma
ton" or in OTHER CONTIN-
GENCIEs named. III shall be
lawful for the president 10 call
forth such number OF the militia
OF the state or OF the states or
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
SOUTH DAKOTA
REACHES VALLEJO

VALLEJO. Cal. April 21.-The
cruiser South Dakota arrived here
at 8 a. m. today from Bremerton.
II was scheduled to take on camp
equipment and at least $50 marines
at Marc Island today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
HOUSE WAITING

WASHINGTON. April 21.--only
20 members Of the house were pres
ent when that body convened today.
The house merely marked time
awaiting action by the senate on
the war resolution.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
SEND 'EM HOME

CHIHUAHUA CITY. April 2i.--
Consul Letcher notified Americans
In his territory today that the
Washington administration suggest.
ed the desirability OF their de.
parture from Mexico.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
FLEET NEARS GOAL

ON BOARD THE BATTLESHIP ARKANSAS (By
Wireess) April 2Admra Badger said today he expected
the Arkansas leading his battleship squadron to reach
Tampco at a. Wednesday
The squadron increasing its speed Drilling and
rifle nracfice werc going steadily
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
SEND 3 MORE
BATTLESHlPS

BOSTON. April 2f.--The battle
ships Virginia. Nebraska and Geor-
gia received rush orders today to
prepare for service. They viii
leave Friday for TampIco.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
REGULARS 8 ARE READY

FIT. STEVENS. Or, April 2l.--It
was announced today that within an
hour 400 regulars manning the coast
defenses at the mouth Of the Colum-
bia river could entrain for Mexican
service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

In case OF war with Mexico,
every able-bodied male citizen
OF the United States between
the ages OF / 3 and 45 Is liable TO
be called into the service OF the
United States for war purposes.
About 22.000.000 men, coDsti-
tuting a little over 40 per cent
OF the total male population of
this country, are interested In
this statement.
An act OF congress. approved
January 21. 1903. and amended
in 1903. commonly known as
the Dick militia law" makes u
possibIe for the president to call
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
DOG USES CORK LEG

CHICAGO. H., April n.
Murphy, . bull terrier
owned by George Williams.
which lost . foreIeo At Cody.
Wyo.. a. the result Of gun
shot wound, has been
equipped with a cork limb,
and 10 learning 20 use II with
great facility.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

Rear Admiral Henry T. Mayo. fighting man. who re-
sen,ed Mexican insult with command to salute the
limited States flag when Hucrta refused apology.
A native Of Vermont. 81 years old.
Entered Annapolis in 1873
Commanded the cruiser Maryland in trouble with
Spain
Crused in the waters of the Pacific
Commanded the Mare Island navy yard in 1912
Served as personal aid to Secretary Daniels in May.
1913. -
Studied strategy and tactics Newport War college
And took command of the Atlantic fleet in time to
turn a page of history.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
ALASKA EXHIBIT
ATTRACTING BIG
CROWDS AT BON

The Chamber OF Commerce Alas
ka exhibit. which played its part
at Washington. ID. c.. In securing
the government railway. is attract
ing interested crowds of sightseers
this week on display at the BonN
Marche.
In a window display OF part of
the exhibit Is the gold pen used by
President Wilson in signing the
Alaska railway bill. Photographs
of President Wilson. his secretary.
Joseph Tumulty and Secretary
Bryan as well as number OF
Northern views complete this part
of the display.
On the fourth floor other phases
of the exhibit are on display, In
cluding various products OF the
Northern country. Stereopticon
views are also being shown with
lectures by w. w. Sawyer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21
Big Bargains
in Furniture

A week Of big bargains Is
being featured at the Wood
house & Platt Furniture
Company. Among the spe-
ciaIs offered are a $3.50 Oak
Dining Table at $tA.65, an
$t1.50 Metal Bed at $5.e5,
S4.25 Fiber Rocker at $2.e5,
etc. A complete list Of the
specials included appears in
the large ad on page 5 In to-
days paper.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-04-21

Arthur Mexican. owner fox farm
near Pavlog bay. Alaska. says
many wild animal farms will be
established In North In future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-18

right Most girls, however, expect eventually
totakc mp the career of wife and home maker,
or to enter the professions or even a skilled
vide for them, ii the righ, course Is adopted.
The boy, however, is not only the hub,
spoke. and wheel. but very nearly the whole
machine, in the world of industry. So far
he has not been uniformly and adequately
trained to do this work efficiently or to his
best advantage That will be one of the
great problems before the commission. to
take the boy out of the ruck Of odd-job and
bhnd-allcv occupations and train him to bc
an efficient industrial worker, a capable
constructive force in the business Of skilled
production.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-18

a woman has been APP
pointed a member of a
federal commission. And
certainly the President
could not have selected
an educator better quail
fed TO explore the qucs-
ton and to get at the Gle
mental factors in the great
national problem OF voca-
tional training.
at is only natural.
said Miss Marshall, that
! should feel apprcciativc
of the appointment; but
beyond that ! am glad for
the opportunity it gives
me to be of service in a
more extended way to
help the American boy
and girl fit themselves to
earn a living with their
hands.
"Thc boyl Indeed the
boy. induStrially, is the
bigger viewpoint. 1t is
the boy who is really the
important factor in the
work before us. The view
point of the girl is more
from the social side. OF
course many girls must
earn their own living, and
we can help them do that
10y getting them started
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-18

THE one incident IN my
L life that was most
li,iilv impressed upon
nv mind occurred when
Twas a little girl,
There was a reminiscent
Gchtn the speakers eyes.
81 listened the SubCon-
sl.rs thought came TO
,...rat She was still Just
I'm, h,,'c girl, grown up.
81 can sccit vet: 1t was
,arn'yl0c' was clnging
f~an,,ca,,v to my mother
e.ara,ncin the cabin door
vsvlo,NiuC tcartully out
over ,nc uubrokcn sweep
a ttc prairie that
s,rc.,hci ou' and ont and
,n.,ci .l. what a mcmt
ru So a great. black,
vini- driven cloud of por-
,cr.a.~ smoke. 1t was
n, o-sr.uS advance her
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-18

1i>..le-,I True, il was Miss Floren
= miles ami miles away. but,
soer, with a hurricane
v,ri. 8. was travelling faster than the t'ecteSt
animals racing for their lives before lis fiery
-Oa- peril lay in the fact that Father,
r,>hcf with the seasons work, had neg
ier,et .. pillow the customary fire burrows
sb5u. .., ranch buildings, and SO We were
Altogether unprotected against the flaming
vaV a. Death sweeping toward us.
-W.lc Mother Sohhcd prayer tor the
wind still. Father and the men with terri
fed haste were hi;ching the teams 70 the
,lovs s.. the forlorn hope Of being able 10
,.~ow enough burrows across the red de-
mons ...l 90 check It's sweep over our
home was IN hour of terror IN our hives
never .--.ttcn.
AN while the men, shouting madly al
.t,-~ ...-S. ran furrow after turroW across
,be I'm. approach. the ugly black cloud
-.>. ..- Il the west and filled the sky.
Then ..r. The flare Of great pillars OF flame
sr...,-. ..- ahead of the awful murk, and
Me- realized that there would not bc time
10 GLOW wide enough % stop the tongues OF
frtaut burning brands Swcp, farm advance
- -h. r-. Il blazing grass, which would leap
h,rr-,'r across the narrow barrier and II
seemed ..a. tor us the day was done.
-B.. limos. al that instant and all in
oo. h~.... .tc wind vccrcd and came sweep
;7g f..... .-.. the north in gale that drove
tie ..a--. 4 the fire far of % The south.
Nevertheless Father decided then and
Their, ....r-. ~~king another such cNpcu-
.~.. ~-.t1cS that Shricked across the
,ra,rs AMI -.earel the grain from the fields,