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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
SOSA, WITH VILLA TROOPS.
ARRIVES AZ ESpEDANXi

NOGALES. SONORA. Mex. May IL
General Sosa with 400 Villa troops
arrived to-day at Esperanza. where
small American colony has been in
battle with Yaqui Indians. The Indians
are enraged because the Mexican fac
tons have failed to redeem n promise
to return to them lands in the Yaqui
River Valley
Advices to-day said that William
Stocker. previously reported killed was
wounded. having lost an arm in the
lighting.
Il. o. Stocker appears to have been
wounded also. The American dead, ac-
cording to tho reports. total three.
Villa authorities here were informed
tonight that American owners of the
Yaqui Valley lands about Esperanza
had asked the Washington government
to order landing party from one Of
the American warships on the Mexican
coast TO go to the aid of the American
colonists.
Colonel de Ia Negeta, Mavtorena's
chief OF staff. commenting on that. de :
clared that permission would not he
granted for men to land from war;
ships
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
NO REASON FOR EXTRA
SESSION OF CONGRESS
Note Involves Diplomatic Questions
That President Can Handle
Without Interference.
PUBLIC MEN INDORSE NOTE
Senator Martin Declares 1t Meets
With His Approval-DOes Not An
ticipate War, Believing That Ger
many's Reply Will Obviate This.
| PUBLIC MEN INDORsE NOTE
Americans Will
Uphold President

ROWLING GREEN, MO-, Mny H.
lowing stntrmcnt;
"Thc American note ON the awful
tragedy or the Lusitania will attract
worldwide attention, not only by
reason OF the gravity OF the nItun-
ton md the Importance Of the sub
ject matter, hut also by reason of
the clenr form md digniHcd state
ment OF the cnsc.
"In NIL human PROBABILITIES. II will
rank ms great stntc paper. Ii
Hoes without snyinE that the situn-
ton in exceedingly tfckIish, mud,
while mnny of our people arc prone
to look upon diplomacy az of little
value, nevertheless the fact remains
that diplomacy has hitherto ironcd
out several qunrreIn md entnngIc-
mcnts which seemed 20 prcsuEe our
entrance into the war. have no
doubt that President Wilson will
succeed In preserving peace with
honor.
1.-The Inst sentence In the note, as-
'crting the ndministrntion's deter
mfnatiOn to maintain the rights of
America and Americana. Will he
most generously appinuded. One
thing is certain, the American peo-
pie VIII sustain the President In
this crisis, for they doubt not his
ability or his patriofism."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
For The Hague Tribunal.

NEW HAVEN. CONN, May l4-For-
mer Governor Baldwin, a recognized
authority on International law. said
to-day that he thought the America n
note paved the way for an amica BILE
reference of the matter in controversy
between Germany and the United
states to arbitration under the pro-
"ision of The Hague convention of 600
and revised in 1907. BY the preamble
Of the convention. the contracting
powers. among which were Germany
and the United States, pledged them
selves, by all the efforts in their power
q the friendly settlement of interna-
uonal disputes. recognizing the soli-
darity uniting the members of the So
>iety of civilized nations and DESTROYS
Of extending the empire of law"
MIR. Baldwin said the question of
law raised in the American note is just
such a question that The Hague tri-
bunal was organized to determine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
TAFT FULLY ENDORSES
WILSON'S GERMAN NOTE
Former President Says Document Is
Accurate in Craftsmanship and
Admirable In Tone.
APPROVED By METHODIST MEN
Resolution Adopted at Dinner OF
Churchmen in New York Is Sent
to Chief Executive as Message OF
Support.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK. May l4.-Full anproba-
ton OF President Wilson's note TO Ger
many was given tonight by former
resident Taft, speaking to 900 men at
the dinner of the Methodist Men Of
New York.
L want to conEra ;uiate you on your
resolution which you are directing your
chairman to send to the President of
President.
Il concur fully with the language in
which Bishop Wilson has characterized
the note that was published this
morning.
Admirable in tone: moderate in the
judicial spirit that runs through the
entire communications; dignified in the
ieHcl that the writer takes with re-
spect TO international obligations: ac-
curate in its craftsmanship. he presents
the case OF the United States in a
way that may we'll call for our earnest
concurrence and confirmation.
And. while am not member OF
your body. l may suggest TO the chair
man and secretary of the meeting that
the resolution include, for certainly the
spirit of this body makes suggestion
possible. that il agrees to the express
sion Of the chief magistrate OF this
nation OF the position of the United
states in reference TO the issue of
which the note treated.
make this suggestion because !
have been President myself, and what
you IKE when YOU are engaged in the
performance OF duty of the critical
character that he is now engaged in.
is specific and definite approval. so that
your support hits the mark and ! mis-
take the spirit OF this meeting II that
is not what YOU intend to do"
Colonel +. W. Halford, the chairman.
asked the former President TO draft a
resolution. and the following message
o; support was sent tonight to Prcsi
dent Wilson:
Nine hundred Methodist Men of
Ne" York City. assembled at dinner,
direct me TO express TO YOU their full
approval of the note to Germany. in
which admirable clearness. moderation,
accuracy and justice is stated the case
o, the United states in the present
crisis and 10 assure you Of their cor
dial sympathy and support.
tS!gned) IL. W. HALFORD.
chairman"
The stand taken bp former President
Taft was greeted with enthusiastic ap-
plause.
Bishop Luther Il. Wilson. who pre-
coded Mr.. Taft. warmly expressed his
approval of the step taken by the
President. Bishop Oldham, corresponds
ing secretary OF IN. board OF foreign
missions, also spoke
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
MIND UPSET BY WAR REPORTS
Howard TOwnaend Martin incompetent
to Manage His Own Estate.

NEW YORK, May 14-The Supreme
Court commissioners and sheriff s
jury yesterday declared Howard Town
send Martin, brother of the late Fred
erick Townsend Martin and the late
Bradley Martin, to be incompetent to
manage his own estate. He is con-
fined in a sanatorium in Riverdale.
testimony indicated that war reports
may have had something to do with
upsetting his mind. The death OF his
two brothers within short period also
caused him excessive grief.
DR.. Flavios Packer stated that Mr..
Martin had the delusion he had been in
a sea fight. and was to have an iron
cross for bravery. The incompetent
has personal property worth $4,000,
and legacy Of $4,000 from his broth
er, Frederick Townsend Martin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
BARK MATANzAS LOST AT SEA
Captain and Two Wen. All Left of Crew
OF Ten, Rescued.

NEW HAVEN. CONN, May 1.-THE
loss of the bark Matanzas. bound from
Norfolk to Spanish port with coal,
is announced in n letter received from
Captain y. III. Gray. Of the schooner
Bayard Barnes. which arrived a Para.
Brazil. from Norfolk recently. The
Bayard Barnes picked up boat con-
tanning Captain Harry Nuss, of the
MatanZas, the steward and one man.
all who were left of crew of: ten.
They had been adrift several days
without water. The other sailors had
persisted from privation. Captain Gray
says the bark was lost in a gale.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15

INDIANAPOLIS. IND, May IA
President Wilson'S efforts to keep this
country at peace with all the nations
of the world were Endorsed by the
executive board of the United Mine
Workers Of America, in Il resolution
adopted to-day.
The resolution advises that the
American Federation of Labor call a
congress of all the trade unions in the
United States lin the event that war
is apparent or that a special session
of Congress he called" TO consider this
momentous question. The labor con-
gress, according to the resolution.
would meet in Washington at the same
time as the United states Congress,
FOR the express purpose OF voicing
the disapproval of labor toward any
program involving this country in
war"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
w. w. KIRKLAND DEAD
Wns Brigadier-Generni In the Con-
fetleratc Army.

WASHINGTON May l4.-W. W.
kirkland. a brigadier-Eeneral in the
Confederate army, is head here. aged
eighty-two.
He was n native of Hillsboro " c.,
and graduated at West Point in 1852.
He served as aide TO General Hardee,
and was promoted for bravery at the
battle OF Winchester. His death oc-
Cured at the home of his son-inlaw.
r. d. Shepherd. Burial will be at
Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15

COLUMBIA. :. g. May I4-"The
American note TO the German govern
men, meets grave matter on "A high
plane. said Governor Manning to-day.
1t is dispa ssionate but strong state
ment. couched in language which gives
Germany the opportunity 10 comply
without humiliation; yet asserts the
hrm demand for guarantees against re-
peated ofenses In this the govern
ment shows forbearance. but firmness.
and this. In my opinion. Is the proper
attitude for this government TO as
sumo"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
VANDERBILTS STILL HOPE
VIII WHIT Many Days Before Convince
That Alfred Gwynne Ia Lost.
Special to The Times-Dispatcb

Especial 10 The Times Dispatch
NEW YORK, MAY l4.-Henry u
derson. personal attorney for the Van
derbilt family said IL Will he manv
days before any action is taken
pertaining to the will of Alfred Gwynne
Vanderbilt.
The family" said Mr.. Anderson, has
not given up hope. 1t may be that he
has landed safely on some small island
off the coast Of Ireland Stranger
things than that have happened in the
past. Consequently the family will
walt for many days before being con-
WINGED that he has been lost.
I'm the meantime absolutely nothing
will be given out regarding the will"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
Governor Decline, to ,r,.-..,.

Governor Stuart yesterday refused to
interfere with the sentence of the court
in the case of Lem Jones the negro
convicted of tile murder of Isaac Aleck.
Norfolk merchant. and now in the
penitcntiary awaiting clectrocution.
The merchant was brutally murdered i'm
his store last winter Hy Jones and two
other negroes. One of the latter was
given life term I'm prison. the other
eighteen years. The death penalty was
imposed In the case of Jones who was
charged with having fred the fatal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
Governors Indorse
Stand ofPresident
Declare Patriotic Citizens viii
Loyalty Support Nations
ExccutiUe.

Governor Stuart. commenting upon
th~ American note to Germany yester-
day. said?
The Presidents note to Germany
places the nation on ground which
should compel the respect of mankind
certain II Is that his strong and
pointed utterances will be supported
by the patriotic citizenship of the
country to any extent that circum-
stances may dema nd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
l,an ma.

MONTGOMERY, ALA. May l4.-Gov-
ernor charles Henderson comment on
the note OF President Wilson to Ger
many follows
consider ii a very strong note, and
what was TO be expected from him, in
accord with his previous note declar-
ing he would hold the Berlin govern
ment TO strict accountab ility.'
Ihe note is as strong as any could
wish. and think it will be the means
OF protecting American rights on the
high seas"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
MEN RESCUED AT SEA

BALTIMORE. MD. May 13-Captain
j. i, Morris and the eight men COM
posing the crew of the American four
masted schooner r. i. Pendleton. coal
laden, from Norfolk for the Azores,
were brought here to-day by the
Dutch steamer Megrez FROM Amster-
dam. They were taken off the schooner
April 30. after having been buffeted
about for two days. with their craft
dlsma sted and in a sinking condition.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
Attitude Most commemorative.

Special TO The Times Dispatch.J
~ fFAl-o. y. Y. May Ill can see
no Justification in the sinking OF the
Lustania" said Cardinal Farley. The
tragedy was absolutely without excuse
Inc monstros'ty of it appalls me. Pres
ident Wilson'S attitude is most com
mendable. People have regarded his
injunction TO he neutral with remark
abe hde!ity. am positively neutral
but cannot explain Il motive for this
great tragedy of the nigh seas
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
dryland.

LOS ANGELES. CAL. May l4.-Gov-
ernor Goldsborough of Maryland, who
is mere on brief visit, made the fol-
lowing comment on the Presidents note
to Germany
1T is the duty of every American Git
izen Loyalty to support the Presidon,
in his position. and am sure amcri
can patriotism will insure this"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
Ohio.

COLUMBUS. o.. May l4.-Speaking
OF president Wilson's note TO Germany.
Governor Willis to-day said:
The President has sounded a note
OF decision and deliberate conviction
which Will be heard around the world
The American people. devoted as they
are TO peace of nations, will sustain
him in his decision"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD. ILL. May l4-"The
President and his advisers at Wash
ington have acted with the utmost
caution and deliberation." said Gov
ernor Edward +. Dunno to-day.
The American nation, through it's
PRESIDENT, has spoken. and the patriotic
citizenship OF the republic stands
loyalty behind him. and will sustain
him to the end"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
kenfnCkH

FRANKFORT. KY. May l4.-"Presi-
dent Wilson. ] believe, is prompted by
patriotism. justice and frmncss in the
declaration he has made public" said
Governor James Il, McCreary to-day
The Presidents statement seems to
me TO be positive. firm. comprehensive
and up 10 the demands OF the OCCASION"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
HITCHCOCK NOT
WILLING TO co TO WAN

OMAHA, NEB., May l4.-United
States Senator Gilbert Hitchcock:
Personally | should not be willing to
go to war for the purpose OF securing
to American citizens the right to travel
In the war zone on an English ship
loaded with arms and ammunition"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
OVERMAN APPEALS
FOR EMPHATIC SUPPORT

HONOLULU, May l4.-Members OF
the congressional party touring the
Hawaiian Islands commented to-day on
President Wilson's note to Germany:
Senator Overman, of North Carolina,
said: II believe the note timely. and
the more emphatically II is supported
the better II will be. If any one can
steer US safely through this diplomatic
situation, believe 1t is President WILL
son."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
North Carolina.

RALEIGH. n. G.. May i4-"The note
10 germany sounds right to me-" said
Governor Locke Craig to-day. I'm my
OPINION. the American government has
demanded all 1t has the right to de-
mand-that protection which every
american has the right to require and
expect. The people to a man will! sus-
tain the President"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
Intlinnn.

lHDlANAPOLiS. IND. May 1.-THE
administrations note Is clear, firm and
disnihed. said Governor Samuel NJ
halston to-day. 1T is as vigorous as
IL Is convincing. The American peo-
pie stand back Of President wilson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15

AUSTIN. TEN, May Ex-Governor
James Il. Ferguson. OF Texas. said to-
day:
president wilson's letter to the Ger
man authorities has covered the ground
thoroughiE' and all loyal Americans, in
nj! opinion. Will cheerfully support it,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
BODIES OF 20 LUSlTANlA
VICTIMS FOUND AT SEA
CONTINUED from Eirst PnCe

IN organizing coast patrols. and visit
ing fshnE villages in an effort to eff
feet the recovery of more bodies Of
those lost. He stated, as his opinion,
that no more bodies can now he re-
covered until Sunday. as all the bodies
wearing life belts must have been
swept out TO sea by the gale of ycstcr-
day, and those without life belts can
not rise before the ninth day.
REPORTS GALLANT ACTION
OF CREW OF FISHERMEN
Relating the story of his activities
Bates chroniclcd as the feat OF which
he was proudest that OF obtaining a
written report OF the gallant actions
Of the crew OF fishermen from Schulz,
who brought ashore six bodies under
almost Impossible conditions
In order 10 make sure that these
fishermen are adequately rewarded
Bates induced the district inspector Of
police al Schulz TO write an official re-
port, copy of which the American con-
sui will send to relatives. OF the six
bodies brought in by the fishermen. that
Of Mrs. Anne Taylor. Of Dorchester,
Mass, was the only American.
The official report reads. in part:
II beg to report that Michael Regain,
IL,
seven miles to the southeast Of Fast
net Rock. on the morning OF May H.
found an upturned life raft. The fish
erinen. with their small sailing boat,
got the raft in tow, and although the
Gather was contrary and the tides
were adverse. they rowed distance of
fifteen miles TO Long Island. the task
taking them from 5 y. NJ to 3 r. NJ
When they touched shore they found
a woman's foot protruding from be-
meath the raft. They Immediately
rowed three miles to Schulz to report
10 the officer in charge OF the coast
guard.
Sergeant Patrick Lane and Consta-
BILE Patrick Shea Immediately went to
Long Island with the fishermen. The
life raft was high and dry on the
beach. and repeated efforts with all
available help to turn it over failed.
Finally the raft was raised sufficiently
to allow the bodies to he taken out.
INHABITANTS REFUSED
TO ALLOW USE OF BOATS
owing to the superstition held by
the islanders. the inhabitants refused
to give the officials a boat to convey
the bodies to Schulz. Michael Regain
and Driscoll eventually went two miles
up the coast and returned with a boat.
in which the bodies were removed to
SCHULZ. Owing 10 the bad landing
facilities. the bodies could not be got
to shelter until about 1880 A. NJ"
Thus the fishermen worked for more
than twenty hours in their humane
task.
TOO much praise said Bates.
surely cannot be given these kindly
folk. Offers of rewards helped much
TO induce the fishermen to overcome
their superstitious dread Of corpses,
but only yesterday some fishermen at
Baltimore, who had previously brought
in some bodies. lost their boat-and
there Is much wagging Of heads among
the fisherfolk as a consequence.
THE honesty of everybody along the
coast has been remarkable On the
body Of Mrs. Taylor there was more
than 5000 in gold. besides a quantity
OF 1ewelry. all OF which was carefully
tabulated and handed over to the
police"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-15
X ansaH.

TOPEKA. kANS.. May 1.-THE
country viii fully approve the sub
stance OF the Presidents firm and
powerful note TO Germany and the
moderation and courtesy with which
the President frames it," Governor
Arthur Capper said to-day.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-03-04
COMMISSIONER s SALE.

Fulton Circuit Court, Ky.
Tom French, Adm, Walter Deuitt
Dcsd.. Plaintiff
Against
Ada Deuitt, Ann and George Can
ada and the Hickman Building
4 Loan Assn, DEPENDENT.
Equity.
By virtue of a Judgment and
Order of Sale of Fulton Circuit
Court, rendered at the Jan. Term
thereof, 1915 in the above cause,
for the division of the funds of the
estate of Walter Deuitt, and costs
herein, / shall proceed TO offer for
sale at the Court House door in
Hickman, KY, to the highest bid
der, at PUBLIC AUCTION, ON
the sth day of March 1915 at
Two (2) O'Clock p. m, or therea
bout (being County Court day,
upon a credit of six months the
following described property, TO
wit: The east half Of lot No. l95
in block No. 4, as the same is
known and designated ON the
map, plan or chart known rs
East Hickman, Ky, and convey
cd to Waiter Deuitt by deed dat.
I'd Jan. 8, 1912, and recorded in
deed Book %, page ~, Fulton
County records; also lot No. l9b
in Block No. 4, as the same Is
known, shown or designated Oh
the map, plan or chart of East
Hickman, KY, see Deed book No
%, page l3l, Fulton County rec
ords.
For the purchase price, the pur
chaser, with approved security OF
securities, must execute Bond
bearing legal interest from the
day of sale until paid, and having
the force and effect of a Judg-
ment. Bidders will be prepared
to comply promptly whit these
terms.
L r Miner. Com.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-03-04

amounting 10 $5,02O73 or total
of $3.50. 5390l From this amount
We must meet our tenth year of
interest. now reduced 10 $3.50,
the tenth deposit of $4,000 in
our sinking fund. thus cancelling
the third OF our bonded indebted
ness, and this year, in the large
ness of our heart We are going
TO put 10 the credit OF the road
supervisors cool fifty thousand
dollars $4,000 for road pur-
poses. This means two hundred
and fifty dollars practically, for
every mile of country crossroads
in the county.
In the foregoing computation
we have covered only the first 10
years. or one-third of the ellle
of our bonds. And these We're
the hardest years, when our
bond interest was greatest, and
our special fund interest was
lowest. and none can say We have
not been liberal IN the extreme,
in all our figures favOring the
county. and yet we have met all
our obligations promptly have
cancelled one-third of all our
bonds. and have in hand nearly
one hundred thousand dollars 10
start out on the next decade with
and all this without Increasing
our taxes by 50 much as one
cent.
Now. TO make II interesting -
the country students am going
10 make some cash presents to
the first one who, without assls-
tance from any person, work the
problem through 10 the end Of
the thirty years when all bonds
become due. following the exam
pie given in the first ten years.
pay ten thousand dollars each
year on the bonded Indebtedness,
pay all interest when due, give
two thousand each year for the
upkeep of the roads, except such
years as end in noughts, when
you will allow ten THOUSAND dol
lars for road work. and such
years as end in fives. 81 give
fifty Thousand dollars for road
betterment and beautifying stop
the State appropriation when we
shall have received one half the
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1915-03-04
coMN1ssIoNER's SALE.

Fulton Circuit Court, Ky.
w. H. Treas, admir-, etc, plain
tiff against
Asher Mays etc, defendant.
Equity.
BY virtue of Judgment and
Order of Sale of Fulton Circuit
Court, rendered at the Jan. Term
thereof, 1915 in the above cause,
for the sum of Two hundred and
fifty dollars, and costs herein, |
shall proceed TO offer for sale at
the Court House door in Hickman
KY, to the highest bidder, at
PUBLIC AUCTION, ON the Sth
day OF March 1915 at Two (2) o
clock p. m, or thereabout being
County Court day., upon a cre1.
1t of six months the following de-
scribed property, towit; A one
sixth undivided interest in the
north half of the s. W. OR. of
section 10, T. l, II. 3, west except
a portion of same heretofore con
veyed by ID. N. Mays to the NJ.
4 o. r. X. Co. for right of way
and for Coal chute and except
a portion thereof conveyed by b.
N. Mays to Elgin Sweat the said
one sixth undivided interest a
mounts to about l3l12 acres.
For the purchase price, the pur-
chaser, with approved security or
securities, must execute Bond,
bearing legal interest from the
day of sale until paid, and having
the force and effect of Judg-
ment. Bidders will be prepared to
comply promptly with these
terms.
j. R. Miner, Com.