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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-29
r. J. Kerr, Chicago Lawyer,
Named Governor Under
Martial Law.
FUNSTON WILL TAKE
OVER CITY TOMORROW
Mexican Wireless Station In
Hands of u. S.-Fletcher Seizes
British Owned Property.
TRy cable to The Tribune.l J

Vera cruz. April 2s.-American civfl
government, under martial law, was
set UP in Vera cruz at ?. m. TODAY
with Robert ]. Kerr a lawyer. Of Chi-
cago and Mexico CITY, "a civil gov
ernor.
Rear Admiral Fletcher desired to IN
dlcate that the government was civil
rather than military by appointing a
civilian at its head. instead of mill
tarv man. However. the new officials
began their duties at once under mar
tial law. other officers appointed we're:
INSPECTOR Of Port and Customs-Com-
mander Stickney. L. :. y
Administrator Of Justice-William r
Ructle LAWYER. Of Boston. Tex, and
Mexico CITY.
Treasurer-Charles II. Stewart, OF
Indianapolis and Cordoba, Mexico.
Daylight was Just breaking when the
TRANSPORT fleet, which had been steam
ing slowly so as not TO arrive beiore
sun-up. came up out Of the mists and
moved slowly through the harbor, with
the battlcship Louisiana leading Four
black destroyers, the Balch, the Flus-
ser. the Reid and the Preston. In a
single line. followed. and then came the
TRANSPORTS. with infantrymen covering
the decks Ike so many brown flies; the
Kilpatrick. the flagship, with Brigadier
General Funston aboard, I'm the lead.
followed by the Sumner. the McClcl-
land and the Meade.
The flagship proceeded at once TO the
Ward Line dock, where Funston wes
met by Captain Huse Rear Admiral
Fletcher's chief Of staff. Captain Huse
presented the compliments Of Rear Ad-
miral Fletcher. explaining that the
Rear Admiral desired 10 talk with the
general regarding his plans.
The naval authorities did not trans
fer authority on shore 10 General Fun
ston to-day. The men from the tran
sports. unless the plans are changed,
will go ashore tomorrow, and the city
will be formally taken over by Gem
eraI Funston on Thursday.
Flag Again Raised.
General Funston was busily occu-
pied after breakfast in writing dis
ratchcs. most Of them 10 the War De-
nartment. There was at least one OF
them. however. which had nothing TO
do with the army or the government.
II was n reply TO a despatch he had re-
ccivod telling him Of the birth yester-
day or a daughter
While Captain Huse was waiting TO
eoe General Funston there took place
socond official hosting of the Stars and
ctripeg. The American flag for the
o,st time since 1S47 was raised yester-
dov over the tower of the fortress
rr,sou of san Juan de Ulua. from which
,be Mexican colors had been removed.
Rear Admiral Fletcher and Brigadier
General Funston when they met went
over ian detail the situation In Vera
cruz Meanwhile the infantrymen on
Continued on pnre ?. column '.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-29
New Note from CarranZa
to Bryan Expected as
Result of Meeting.
NO OBJECTION TO
CHASTISING HUERTA
Friends of Rebel General Sure He
Has Checked the Revolt to
Overthrow Him.

FL Paso. Tex, April 2S.-Pancho
villa will continue TO be military die
tator OF rebel territory in Mexico,
Venustiano Carranza will continue 10
be the diplomatic head of the revolu-
ton. Generals Manuel Chao and
Maclovio Herrera will return TO their
commands al Torreon, and the rebels
will not oppose the administering OF
chastisement to Huerta by the United
States.
This IA the word which comes from
Chihuahua tonight through rebels who
are OF the villa clan. Villa Is still In
chihuahua, his friends say, and he has
efrectually checked the revolt which
had been started in the rebel army
with view Of overthrowing the bandit
warrior.
He also has told Carranza that for
the present he (Carranza) may sign his
name TO rebel papers as the first chief,
but that no action involving the well
fare OF the rebels or antagonizing the
American people can be taken by any
one. Villa reserves TO himself the
right to dictate the course Of the Con-
stitutionalists. and his friends say
there will be no change in his attitude
toward the United States.
Both Leaders Calm.
Friends Of Carranza deny that any
revolt was started against Villa, but
they do not deny that Villa was called
TO chihuahua hurriedly by friends. who
insisted that his presence was needed
lent outbreak when the two leaders
met. say friends Of both Villa and Car
rama. and they add that better
understanding has been reached by
them.
4 new note from Carranza 10 the
Washington government is expected.
II will be forwarded with the sanction
Of Villa, II is said. and will more nearly
give Villas views than any note yet
issued by the rebels
1t is expected to convey assurance OF
neutrality in the American crisis with
Huerta and 20 offer a suggestion that il
the United States will permit the rebel
army to pass through Texas uharmed
to Galveston and be conveyed on
United States transports to Vera Cruz
there will be no need for the American
army TO go 20 Mexico City. as the
rebels would quickly overthrow the
Huerta government.
All OF this IL merely rumor and re-
port. and possibly it Is being circulated
by friends OF Villa TO get the American
sentiment before making a definite
proposition. but is being talked by men
close 10 Villa.
A Disturbing Element
General Maclovio Herrerc still is A
disturbing element in the Nilla-Car-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-29

One hundred and ninety Of the en-
tombed men are in shaft No. .. Not
q man has escaped from this since the
explosion. The mine is burning
fiercely. with government state and
volunteer rescuers working to subdue
the flames.
The rescuers are making little prog
ress, and have practically given up
hope Of getting the entombed men In
No. mine out alive At 10 O'Clock to-
night they had installed new fans and
made an cir circuit, making the task
Of boring into the mine less difficult.
A thorough search OF mine No. g has
failed TO disclose the thirteen men
known to be there. 1t is believed their
bodies will be found under the debris.
No mine apparently is COM
pletely shut off from the surface, and
rescuers hold little hope Of reaching
the large number OF men In time.
The explosion occurred in Mine No.
&. Two shafts Of this mine were de-
DloilSneu
superintendent Thomas Donaldson Of
Mine No. 3, Local Superintendent NJ. p.
Kent end General Superintendent r.
b. Bayles. Of the New Rivers Com
pany. were at the scene within a short
time. superintendent Donaldson was
lowered with an expert rescue crew
down the shaft OF No. 6 mine.
For q time the growing crowd Of
frightened women and children waited
in suspense, but soon the signal came
10 hoist away and the cage appeared.
1t bore two men badly hurt, the rescue
party and two dead bodies. Other
trips were made as rapidly as possible
and each time blackened and burned
miners were brought TO the surface
until sixty-three men had been
brought up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-29
1874 DEAD IN
Mine DISASTER
Explosion Traps Workers;
ReSCuerS Work
in Vain.

Eccles. W. Va, April 2S-Genera'
Manager II. c. Bayles OF the New
River Collieries Company announced
this midnight that the 100 miners en-
tombed in mine No. 3. wrecked to-day
by an explosion, We're dead He said
the disaster was due to a dust ex-
plosion. Four others had been recov-
cred from another mine. dead.
Eleven bodies have been recovered
from mine No. g, q connecting opera
ton, and six men are missing. Fifty
nine men, all seriously burned, were
rescued from this shaft.
Rescue work is practically at q
standstill because OF the fire and gases
Renewed efforts TO open a way into
mine No. will he made in the morn
ing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-29
A Disturbing Element.

General Maclovio Herrerc still is a
disturbing element in the Vila-Car-
rama alliance. and with his 5000 cav
alrymen he is in a position TO cause
villa great deal OF trouble.
While It is announced that Herrera
has consented 10 return TO his com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-29
DIPL OMATS DOUBTFUL AS MEDIAT0RS
BEGIN WORK ON MEXICAN PROBLEM;
VILLA AND CARRANZA GET TOGETHER
THE SCOUT CRUISER SALEM.

One Of the fastest ships the navy which sailed for Vera Cr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-29

Continued on page =. column !
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-29
WEATHER

To-day. eloudy and warmer.
TEMPERATURES YESTERDAY
High, So, Low, ~.
Full report on page II.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-12

Tommy ION Christmas morning.
Where does Santa Claus get all his
things, mamma? @
Mamma-Oh, he buys them.
Tommy-Well, he must be jay
to let anyone palm off tin watch
on him!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
ALLIES RETIRE AS ANTWERP
SURRENDERS, BERLIN SAYS

enemy has suffered so tremendously in
his attempts to arrest our advance and
outAank us that he has been compelled
to withdraw from several points about
Arras.
Though We have suffered heavily
we are in a position to reinforce our
lines, whereas the French and British
commanders are unable to strengthen
their forces to any extent
THE successful termination of the
siege of Antwerp will release the Ger
man forces that have been besieging
that fortress. It can be stated that the
decisive phase of the war in the west
ern theatre has been reached and the
advantage is all ours.
The situation in the eastern theatre
is unchanged"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
RIDDLE RELATING TO RUM
Why Do Prohibition States Send
Bibulous Representatives to Congress

Why Do Prohibition States Send
Bibulous Representatives to Congress
The declaration Of Joseph Walker. cam
didate OF the Progressive party for Gov
crnor Of Massa achusetts, in favor Of ma
tion-wde prohibition on the theory that
the state application Of this principle is
relatively ineffective, recalls conun-
drum presented by his distinguished
father in conversation some years ago,
saws the Boston Herald.
''why Is 1t that the prohibition States"
naming several-"send the worst drunk
ards to the Congress of the United
States?"
The question was not without point It
was undeniablo at the time that the
states in which liquor drinking was under
the severest legislative restriction were
represented in Congress by men Of very
liberal imbibng practices. A number Of
answers suggest themselves. Perhaps
the men in Washington were taking ad-
vantage of opportunities denied them at
home. 1t is possible that they were not
Injured to the temptations Of the license
system. At all events the question, char.
acteristic Of the incisive spirit of the
"Gray eagle of the Quinsigamond," sug-
gests one of the many anomalies of the
g-persistent liquor question.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
"AS GEORGE SEES IT"
Or, "sizing Up Uncle SAM" by
George Fitch.

george Fitch.
Some years ago that simple and kindly
soul, George Fitch, strolled into New
York and went to the late lamented
Hammersteln Opera House. In fact, he
did more than that. He went behind the
scenes. And there he met Trentini the
bewltchlng little italian prma donna.
Now, Mt that time Trentlni did not
know how to speak English, nor did
George know how to speak Italian. So
when he was introduced to the little
devil of grand opera" he was perforce
obliged to compliment her in English.
which was painfully translated into some
language the little lady could under
stand When finally the compliment
reached her, Trentini turned to George
and exclaimed: "Kees me-" And after
ward George said he was really f1us-
tered.
But, being an American, as he sees H.,
not for long.
That's the point of the volume under
consideration. II any one can truly be so
dull as to consider George. He s not to be
considered. He speaks the truth. And
no man who tells the truth must be
taken seriously He is funny. He is
bound to be. That is why George is
funny. Life is not a joke to him or to
any one else. But IL you look at 1t
steadily for a while it is not devoid OF
the things that make the normal human
being smile. And George, being a hyper
normal human being, smiles all the time.
Sizing Up Uncle Sam" CStokes) is up
roariousy funny--but pretty straight, as
George would say.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10

! A concerted attack on England will
follow, it is believed. The first great
German plan, the capture of Paris, has
failed, and the Germans now are enter
| ing upon their second objective. This
| is a series Of blows at the English
Channel littoral and the seizure OF
ports in northern Belgium and north
eastern France.
British reinforcements, perhaps Ca
madam troops, are reported to have
landed at Ostend, where Belsians also
are reported to be in considerable
force. Fighting may be expected in
that district, as an unofficial dispatch
states that German Uhlans have been
seen south of Ostend.
Two-thirds of the city is wrecked by
the tremendous fire of shells which
German batteries poured on its build
ings.
When the surrender Of the capital
was decided upon the retreattng troops
blew UP the famous fort Of Marxem,
north Of the city, to prevent it being
utilized in future operations by the
Germans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
HOW WE ARE RULED
An Exposition by William NJ. Stone
of the Wav Our Government Works.

Mr. Sloane. in his modestly entitled vol
States" GTarpers), has presented history
Of American politics and an exposition of
party political tendencies in practice, The
tariff and the slavery question, the Monroe
Doctrine, rotation in office, the veto. party
conventions and party machinery, plat
forms. civil service reform, interstate
commerce, tho beginnings of socialism.
the ballot reform, the silver question, the
growing power of the eXecutive-all these
are treated fully and understandingly in
this book.
The major part of this volume consists
Of lectures delivered by the author as ex-
change professor from Columbia in Ber-
lin and in Munich. Mr.. Stone, who has
devoted many years to the study OF our
governmental affairs. is peculiarly quail
fed 10 speak with authority on these mat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
ANTWERP CRUSHED BY
HAIL OF SHELLS


Continued from Page One
reaching the War Office were received
at the Belgian legation but it was
stated there that no official confrma.
tion had been received.
Conflicting reports are received con-
cerning the historic cathedral of Notre
Dame. Some stories of the lombard
ment say the structure was damaged
severely: others state it was not struck
by shells or bombs.
The War Office admitted today that
the city had been evacuated yesterday
1t is under5tood that some Of the inner
and outer forts are still holding out,
but they cannot resist long. The
strongest forts were those first at
tackled by the Germans 16-inch guns.
They fell, and the fate of the weaker
forts will be the same.
The hope that Antwer. can be re-
taken by the Allies is voiced by Colo
mel Repington. military expert of the
Times He says there is no reason
why the Belgians should not join the
Allies hacking their way north of
Arras.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
ANTWERP REFUGEE TRAIN
IS STRUCK BY PR0JECTlLE
Fugitives Were About to Leave for
Holland-Hospital Burned.
AMSTERDAM. Oct 10.

MS 4Rl'AM, NNN. ~
Fire ragged throughout the southern
quarter Of Antwerp. as we'll as in the sub
urb Of BerEhem, all of last night The
orphanage on the Rue Louise was set on
fire. Happily the inmates had left when
the blaze broke out.
Stulvenberg Hospital. whore 3Ho wounded
we're being cared for, was struck by two
shells yesterday. The wounded were trans
ferred to two ships moored In the harbor.
1t is stated now that no fire has broken
out in the harbor district.
The Palais OF Justice has been partly
DESTROYED by flames. There is no water
to cXtnguish the fires.
At o'clock this morning a train filled
with fugitives about to leave for Esschen,
on the border of Holland. directly north
Of Antwerp. was struck by a projectile.
Belgian engineers have blown up the
bridge over the Antwerp -Turnhout Canal,
we'll as the bridge near the railway
station.
No more fugitives are reaching Esschen
this morning as the destruction OF the
bridges has stopped traffic on the rail-
way north from the city
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things, sad Because there are large
number OF people, most Of them very
active and hard working. who are writ
Ing quite we'll The trouble is that the
literary bunkers"-to coin word we
sadly need when a serious-minded peo-
pie talk about literature-are blind.
Blind as bats in daylight" They can
not see what Is happening right under
their eyes. Which is, simply, that the
American short-story writer is about the
best there is
A well-known italian novelist, after a
brief visit to the United States. ex-
claimed In admiration, ITS n cinamo-
nation! You Americans have got TO get
things quick and Photographic, You
have most amazing capacity to under
stand the truth. And still more you have
an incredible desire for It." II his esti-
mate be unflattering that we are a NOV
ing-plcture. crowd, yet II is true Your
typical American differs from all the
other people that have ever lived be-
cause he likes to know the truth. And
having discovered II, as Walt Whitman
observed in this Camden retreat, he Is
amused by It.
Mrs. Mary wilkins Freeman is an
American. That she writes well, even the
highbrows are agreed. She sees life in
the real" and tells 1t as she sees It.
The charming tales In "The Copy Cat
Harpers) are imbued with the spirit Of
truth. One who knows New England can
not fall to recognize the truth of this
picture:
Nobody says that dear Annie has
not sweet wisposition,' said Imogen
taking a careful stitch in her embroidery
But sweet disposition Is very often
extremely difficult for other people. 1t
constantly put them in the wrong"
The irony that underles this is the
typical American irony We like to state
facts, but state them so that the spiritual
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
FIGHTING IN MEXICO

WASHINGTON, oct. lO-Further fight,
ing in Sonora, Mexico was reported tc
Constitutionalist headquarters here today
by General Hill. Telegraphing from Naco
he said:
Two assaults We're repused yesterday
and skirmishns continues. Our position
is such that the enemy will never be
able 10 take IT, I have plenty OF an,
munition. our firing is accurate and our
fortihcations strong.
Il expect reinforcement of 800 men
from Pigere. In a short time our forces
will outnumber those Of the enemy and
an offensive operation will he possible"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
AMONG THE NEW BOOKS

tsrs. His work Is not only authoritative,
II is interesting.
On that matter which Is gradually
arousing the interest of thinking men the
country over, the power Of the President,
Mr.. Stones remarks are remarkably IL
Illuminating. There is little question that
the founders Of the Republic had in mind
a weak executive. yet so little idea lad
they OF the future development of the
country that the very limitations they
imposed upon the executive have proved
Its strength. There is no doubt theh the
President of the United States Is in some
respects the most autocratic ruler on
earth. Just how this has come about
Mr.. Stone we'll explains in this volume
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
PARIS. oct. 10.


German troops are making heavy at
tacks upon the Allies north and north
west of Lille, but the situation is salts
factory as far as the Allies are con-
cerned, according to the official French
statement issued at o'clock this after
noon. 1t says that the French troops
have gained some advantage north Of
the Disc and have made progress about
St Mihiel at the eastern end Of the
battle front.
The official statement also announced
that Antwerp was taken Friday.
The official communique follows in
full:
The battle continues under salts
factory conditions. Our entire bat
tie front has been maintained de-
spite violent attacks by the enemy
at several points on our left wing,
In the region comprised between
La Basse. Armentiercs and Cassel
C27 miles northwest Of Lille and IS
miles from the coast Of the English
Channel.
The engagements between the
opposing cavalry have been Of an
intricate nature because of the
nature Of the land formation.
At the north Of the Disc our
troops have gained some real ad-
vantages at several parts Of their
zone of action.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
ALLIES ARE HARD PRESSED
IN NORTHWESTERN FRANCE

In the region of st. Mihiel we
have made evident advance.
In the Belgian theatre of war it
is announced that Antwerp was
taken yesterday, but it is not yet
known under what conditions.
In the Russian war thcltre Sc
we're fighting continues on the
frontier Of East Prussia, where the
Russian troops have had some par
tial successes. They have occu-
pied the city Of Lyck. The siege Of
Przemysl continues under condi-
tions favorable 10 the Russians,
who have taken by assault one Of
the forts Of the principal line Of the
Qualifications.
Information to the headquarters of
General Gallieni, Military Governor of
Paris, is to the effect that the Ger
mans are again striving against the
French right on the Meuse. The high
es- confidence prevails. however. that
the French will not only hold their
own. but will eventually oust the Ger
mans from their position near St
Mihiel, and roll them back toward Lux
emburg Although the German centre
has been weakened by the removal OF
troops 10 support General Alexander
Won Kluk, the positions held by the in
vaders at that point are so strong that
the French have not dared 10 try to
take them by storm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
BERLIN. oct. 10.


Complete occupation Of the city Of
Antwerp by the German forces was
announced in the following statement
issued by the War Office today:
Antwerp is in our possession. We
have had control of the city since
yesterday afternoon.
a few forts remain in the possess
sion of the Besians, but our occu-
patton of the city itself is COM
plete.
A statement issued by the War Of
fice shortly after midnight states that
the fanking operations Of the German
troops in France had met with such
steady success that the Allies left
wing is in serious danger.
"Our offensive is Increasing in
strength said the statement and the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
"THE Observation-Disclosures
OF NEW ENGLANDERS''

The folks who pretend to know about
such matters have been, 10. these many
years, sitting round looking for "the
great American writer" As they slipped
their tea, weak. they have sighed for
that day when somehow, somewhere, IN
this broad, but horribly uncultured, land
OF ours, some writer would struggle up
and write-"really write, you know!'
It's all rather silly, but, like most silly
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-10
OIL TANKS FLYING U. S.
FLAG BURN IN ANTWERP
Americans Suffer Loss From Bonn
bardment by Germans.


bardment by Germans.
WASHINGTON, Oct 1o-The German
attacking force at Antwerp set fire to
oil tanks there while the American hag
was flying over them, according to a dis
patch to the State Department this
morning from Consul General Henry
Dietrich.
The tanks we're burned with total
loss to American owners.
The Consul General also notified the
State Department that he had been forced
to leave Antwerp when the bombardment
commenced on Wednesday.
State Department officials of the United
states are of the opinion that the United
States can do nothing about the destruc-
tion Of the oil tanks at this time, but
that the owners will have to wait until
the war is over and then put in their
claim for the damage done.