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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
ALL OIL CAMPS IN TUXPAN
REGION ARE ABANDONED
Refugees Arrive mt Galveston on
Board British Tank

GALVESTON. TEX, June 23.-Al the
oil camps in the Tuxpan region have
been abandoned. according to refugees
who arrived here on board the British
tank steamer San Ricardo. There are
thirty men in the party. all Americans
except one
The Carranza commander at Tuxpan.
they said issued statement that
state of war virtually existed between
Mexico and the United States The
refugees told OF circulars widely dis
trihutcd. announcing the defeat of a
large American force at Matamoros,
and calling upon the people to rally to
the first chief against the colossus OF
the north" One report current at
TuHpan. the refugees say. was that
military authorities had declared they
would kill every American they could
find II IN American warship were sent
to TuXpan.
Another report was that any Ameri-
cans remaining in Mexico after July
] would be killed. There were nine
teen Americans left In TuSpan, who
expected to leave for Port Arthur dur
ing the week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
STREETS OF VERA CRUZ
FILLED WITH REFUGEES
Special Trniu of Eight Box Cars Brings
Americans From Interior
Mexico.

VERA CRUZ. June 23.--The streets
OF Vera Cruz tonight are thronged
with American refugees seeking quar-
ters in the different hotels and room
lighthouses. Many OF them will occupy
benches or walk the streets tonight,
because most of the available quarters
were occupied loEg since.
Early tonight a special train of
eight box cars. carrying Americans and
their baggage arrived here. after being
on the road for nearly thirty-siX hours.
The train was In no way mulestcd by
Mexican officials or the populace while
Ell route.
United States Consul W. w Canada
to-day advised the State Department
Of trouble at Del Carmen. a port on the
east coast of Mexico. and in response
to his call the gunboat Wheeling was
sent to Del Carmen. The Wheeling
TOOK off between thirty and forty
Americans. All Americans at Pucr, O
Mexico were ordered to board ships i'm
the harbOr tonight.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
IT, S. Noteto Mexico
Not YetMade Public
People in Capital Surprised at
Reports That They Are
Seeking War.

MENICO CITY. June 23.-The note
OF the American government In reply
to the communication of General Car
rama demanding the withdrawal Of
the American forces In Mexico has not
yet been published here.
High officials of the government de-
clared to-day that Mexico is not at
lacking the American punitive expodi-
ton. but said that by no means will
Mexico allow these troops to advance
southwark. They added that the Next
can people were surprised at reports
coming from the north that tho United
states alleges that Mexico was seek
ing war, especially ms American forces
had invaded Mexico
General Carranza continues to re-
ceive kilograms from various parts OF
the republic offering the services of
the ScndcrS in ease of war. 1t is csti-
mated here that at least 100000 men
Will join the constitutionalist army.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
HANDWRITING EXPERT IN
"0lIVER OSBORNE" CASE

NEW YORK, June 23--The hand
writing Of James W. Osborne. former
assistant district attorney. Is exceed
inSly similar TO that OF "OliverOs-
borne. according TO j. Nreeland Har-
ing, a handwriting expert. who tcsti-
ned fov the defense to-day at the trial
OF Rae Tunzier. charged with perjury
for declaring that J. ". Osborne Is
the nIa: who courted her under the
name OF "Oliver Osborneln
iiar!ng based his assertion upon an
examination OF three oliver Osborne"
letters. the register OF a hotel at Plain
telG. where Miss Tanner declared she
went with hey wooer. and specimens Of
James w. Oshorncs handwriting.
The WITNESS declared there was not
doubt that the writing conceded TO
be that Of James w. Osborne was
penned by the same hand that wrote
the oliver" miss!vcs and signed tho
hotel register. On DISCRIMINATION
he declared tue oliver handwriting
was disguised.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
ARREDONDO CONTRAD|CTs
STATEMENT OF TREV|NQ
Declares Troops Under Orders Not
to Attack Unless Americans
Assume Aggressive.
HE ACTS ON INSTRUCTIONS
Personally Visits Representatives Of
South and Central American Re-
publics in Effort to Line Up Their
Sympathy Behind Mexico.

WASHINGTON. June o3.-E;Iiseo AR
cdondo. Mexican amba ssa dor -desig-
late. to-day personally Informed Dip
omatic representatives OF South and
Central American republics that the
carranza troops in the state of Chi
luahua were under orders not to at
hck American troops unless the !tmeri-
ans assumed the aggressive This
tatement fatty contradicts that Of
General Trcrino. commanding the Chi
huahua military district, that any
movement of American troops east
west or south would result in hostili.
ties.
Mr.. Arredondo stated that he acted
ON instructions from his Foreign Of
flee. When asked whether the warn
ing OF General Trcvino. the Carranza
commander in Chihuahua. that he would
attack any American force moving east.
west or south, had been rescindcd. he
said his instructions made no mention
Of that matter
II was suggested in some quarters
that the discrepancy between the Ar
redondo version Of the orders and Gen.
eral Trevino'S action was to be cx-
planned by the fact that the Mexicaus
would contend that any movement
a
was an aggressive act
MIR Arredondo's hurried visit To his
South and Central American colleagues
evealed talk Of the possibility Of the
offers of mediation. The State Depart.
mcnt. however, has plainly indicated
mat II does not consider there is any
hing Ia mediate.
Administration officials looked upon
he Arredondo explanations as a plain
effort to line up South and Central
America behind Mexico. If not in force.
I least in sympathy. Secretary I.ans-
Ia; sent memorandum to the same
diplomats yesterday announcing the
United States purposes.
MIR. Arredondo gave the diplomatic
representatives. the same information
1c left with the state Department yes
ttrdaE about the fight at Carrizal. Ia
q FEW hours he visited the Colombian
'aiNadorcan. Venezuelan and Bolivian
cations and the Argentine embassy
ills personal explanations will be con-
Iinued. and the diplomats not in Wash
mgt"m will be reached through Mexi-
can consu!s.
Mr.. .Arredondo was assured bv the
American countries were anxious 10
rec peace preserved
The amba ssador said the orders to
the troops III Chihuahua were given to
be IN effect during all negotiations
which may cisue between the two
countries. in oder not to provoke any
conflict and give an opportunity for
such negotiations to be conducted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
MENICO CITY EXPECTS
SETTLEMENT ny ARBITRATJOS

VERA CRUZ, June 23.--Five first
class coaches full OF Americans ar
rive" mere tonight They will go
aboard tho hattleship Nebraska to-
morrow. and aftsrwa!d be transferred
to a transport. y special coach also
arrived with the American employees
OF the AsuIla oil Company The refu-
gees report that their trip down was
uncvcutful
James Rodgers. the United states
diplomatic representative at Mexico
CITY VII arrive here tomorrow with
special trains bringing refugees from
Read Del Monte aud Pachuca in twelve
box cars According TO the arrivals
from the capital, the general belief in
Mexico city is that the trouble be-
tween the United states and Mexico
VIII finally he settled by arbitration.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
TO PROTECT U. S. PLANT
Property of Cnnaucn Copper Company
Placed In Hands Of Municipal
Authorities by Owners.

KANSAS CITY. Mo. June 23.-The
s5o.o0o,000 property of the Cananca
Consolidated Copper Company. at
tananea. sonora. an American concern
has been placed in the hands Of numiCi-
pal authorities at Cananca. Sonora
who have promised to protect IT, ac-
cordinE to a message received acre to-
day by Delbert J. Han an attorney
who represents thc company
Mr.. liaf announced that all the
American employees had crossed the
border after the property had been
given into the keeping of the local
officials by the secretary and treasurer
Of the company. Mr. Half said the
company had no fear for the plant
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
TO FORM ASSOCIATION
FOR SUPPLYING ARMY
Organization of LnrRe Dealers Pro-
posed to Avoid Disturbance
of Markets..

NEW YORK. June 23.-Thc orHaniza-
ton OF AN association of large dealers
i'm supplies for the army and National
Guard troops Is planned by represen-
tativcs of the War Department and
army officers here to protect the public
and the army against disturbance Of
the food markets by heavy orders In
time OF war. Colonel A. l.. Smith depot
Tuartermaster for New York. Is pre-
pairing for what is termed food cx-
change. The proposal is said to have
me backing OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES raj
Sharp and MaJor-General Leonard
Wood. of the United States Army.
whether the plan will he put into
effect If no other soldiers than the
regular army and the National Guard
are pas in the field" said Colonel Smith
has rot been decided yet. 1t may be
that these soldiers can be supplied
without reflection to any marked degree
la the market. but il 5oo.O 900 volunteers
were called out. as has been suggested.
every effort would be made to put the
plan in operation at once"
1t is understood that Congress will
be asked in few days to give per-
mission for the purchase OF army sup
plies without advertising for bids
which il now required.
The organization proposed is some
what similar to the Produce Exchange
orders from the War Department re-
cciNc" by the eSchangc would be nlled
from reserve stock OF so divided as TO
lrcvent a sudden rise in prices because
OF Il large order. Members of the OK
change would be placed under heavy
bonds to abstain from speculation in
prices
The New York City regiments have
begun their hardening practice Ly tax
ing short marches through the city
streets. These have so stimulated pub
TIC interest as To materially facilitate
the recruiting OF the regiments up to
war strength
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
BIDS FOR MOVEMENT OF MAIL
Asked for I'm Event That >or,,,L
Southern Discontinucs Ser
vice on June .sO

NORFOLK. VA. June 23-Rids have
been asked by the Norfolk postmaster
and by postmasters along the line If
the Norfolk southern Railway for the
movement of mail matter by .uto,un
bilcs between Norfolk and Raleigh \
G.. estimates TO be submitted by luna
"a The proposal is TO thus tcmporar.
lily move the mails in the event Tho
Norfolk Southern discontinues its mail
service on the night of June 80.
Colonel w h. Rodman, general
counsel of the road, believes the pres
ent differences with the department
will be amicably adjusted within a
day or two.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
1917 NATIONAL. GUARDSMEN
N MOBILIZATION C4Mps

NEW YORK, June Conditional
SuardsNtn IN mobilization camps in
IN" states included in the Department
pf m" East, under command OF Major
Genera! Leonard wood. now number
!s-'', II was officially announced at
""'cynor's Island tonight The total
~ 49," larger than II Was last night
regular army officers estimate that
'N'E so per cent Of the state troops
"th be unable TO meet the physical
requirement hu' II is expected the de-
h'ien'y Viii be made up from the large
number OF recruits VINO have presented
themselves The record for speed in
mobilization is shared by New Jersey.
massachusetts, and the District OF Co
! iuihoia' All three had all the units
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
REQUIRES SEVERAL DAYS
70 TRAVEL DISTANCE

General scott. chief of STAFF in Civ
ms out the dispatch emphasized that
failure 10 get in touch with SURVIVORS
OF the hight could not in itself he ac-
cepted as indicating that the command
had neen annihilated He pointed out
mat tarrizal Was sixty miles from
the American base. and that three or
tour days would lie only reasonable
time Tor troop to travel that distance
over the broken country of Northern
Mexico The clash occurred only two
days ago
General Scott indicated that the War
department did not expect any fur
ther report from General Pershine I'M
III the relief troops sent out after the
battle had returned to camp
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

ATHENS. June % tvia London).-
The composition Of the new Cabinet
WAS officially announced to-day. II
follows:
Alexander Zaimis, Prime Minister and
Minister Of Foreign Affairs; General
callaris. Minister of War and tenn
p"rary Minister OF Marine: Deputy
George Rails. Finance; Phocian Negria.
communications; colonel Haralumbis,
Interior, Anthony Momperatos, Jus
uce: Constantine Libourikis. Public
Instructions; Colligas. National Econ
omy
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
KEEN INTEREST IN HR,ZIi
OVER MEXICAN IUI~IS

RIO JANEIRO. june % The crisis
between Mexico and the United states
is being followed win keeu interest
in Brazil. and occupies Il large space
II the newspapers. The general tone
the editorial comment Is that Prosi-
dent Wilson, While actuat.d BY tho
best motives, has rum afoul OF rr.-
ponderating elements in Mexico which
arc under German influence.
In Official circles hope is expressed
that war viii be avoided, hut IL is
fully recognized that the continued
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
RULES AGAINST "BLUE LAWS"
Newport News JuHtice Holds Tint All
Places Formerly Kept Open on
Sunday Are Necessities.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. June "a
The Civil and Police Justice has ruled
that all places Of business formerly
kept open here on sunday are a neces-
SHY and the enforcement OF the blue
laws" will not be felt In this city.
The Justice has yet 10 officially rule on
bakeries and. bootblack parlors. but
intimates that he Will allow them to
do business
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
MEXICAN PEOPLE TOLD
THAT L. g. Is At.t;RESSOR

disorders in Mexico must end in weary
he country There is a general agree
ment that some end must be put to
he present intolerable situation. so
that the pacific development OF the
peoples If America may he assured.
br. Lauro Muller. Brazilian Minister
of Foreign Affairs. who has been
selected as chief arbitrator i'm the
event OF difficulties arising between
Portugal and III. United States. re-
ccived the diplomatic corps to-day in
q farewell audience. He will sail for
the United states tomorrow on the
tcaIner 81 Paul
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
AMERICAN MILITARY MEN :
CRITICIZED BY TREV|NO
He Blames Them for Causing Al
Trouble Between Mexico and
United States.
DIsoBEY ORDERS OF CH1EFs
Never Respect Feelings or Property
OF Neighboring Citizens, and Con.
temptuously Ignore Dispositions OF
CarranZa Government.

CHIHUAHUA CITY. MEXICO. luna
23.-Criticism OF American militia.
men. who. he said. have caused All
the trouble between Mexico and III.
United States. was made by Genera,
Jacinto Trevino. military commando
the Associated Press to-day.
General Trevino said that Genera,
Hugh l.. Scott was evidently wronr
when he. told the Mexican conferee,
at Ell Paso that the American military
men. least of all factors In the United
states. wished to fight against Mexico
The American military has dis
obeyed the orders OF It's own chiefs. has
never respected the feelings or tn.
property OF Mexican citizens. and has
contemptuously ignored the disposi
tons OF the Mexican government" de-
clarcd the general
Il do not want war" added General
Trcrino. and am doing my utmost to
control the situation. but IL war {,
Forced on the Mexican nation by tn,
Americans, ] am ready to do my dutv
to uphold the honor and dignity Of my
country"
GOMEZ FIRST MEXICAN
TO FALL AT Carnival
Officers arriving here to-day with
the body OF General Felix Gomez, who
was killed in the Carrizal engagement.
said that the American leaders evil
IDENTIFY had instructed their men 70
concentrate their fire on the general
they said General Gomez was the frst
Mexican to fall. with three bullets In
his chest.
From Colonel Zuazua. at Namlouipa.
comes the report that the Namiquipa
base had practically been abandoned.
and the Americans have given the
ranchers more than 200 rifles that were
taken from the villa bandits
General Trevino Is still treating
with con,reras. Hernandez and other
villa leaders. TO come in and help e1-
pei the invaders.
All towns in Northern Mexico have
asked for arms. offering to equip from
300 TO 1000 In each town to help tho
government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
M. C. BRANCH is WITNESS
Appears before Judge Johnson 10 Ike
sist Naming Receiver for
=. =. Parker Willis.

GREENNII.Lf.. :. g.. June 2G.-Judgc
j. I. Johnson. OF the United States
District Court for the Western District
or South Carolina. listened to-day TO
evidence produced by NJ. &. Branch
president. and W. l.. Bcattie. treasurer.
Of the Parker Cotton Mills Company
in their return to the rule to show
cause why a receiver should not he
named for the Parker Cotton Mills
Company. Argument Will he concluded
on saturday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

that seven negroes who had been horse
holders FOR the American cavalrymcn
AT tarrizal had struggled into the field
oasc at tolonia Dublan. and repeated
inc version of the incident told Of in
me message from General Pershins
received carrier III the day. The dis
patch tonight. however, said that at
inc time 1t was written there had been
no definite indication of the number
of the American casualties.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
COLLIER GETS RUSH ORDERS
TO PROCEED TO MEyIC

NORFOLK, VA. June 23.-The collier
hector. which arrived at the navy-yard
Yesterday with supplies and marines
from Guantanamo, to-day received rush
orders TO take on cargo Of coal and
proceed to the east coast OF Mexico.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24
Million Men Offer
Service to Mexico

Eel. PASO, TEX, June 23.-The
Mexican government states that
fully a million men have offered to
take up arms In defense OF their
country since the CRISIS with WASH
ington ennue to head, according TO
n Dispatch from Mexico City TO the
cOnsuiute here to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

lWO
General pershins that any movemen
OF his troops except toward the horde
would be resisted General PershinE1
report on the warning from Trevin,
WAS transmitted TO Mexico City som,
days ago.
NO SUGGESTION MADE
OF ARuITRATION OFFER
Mr. Arrcdondo was assured by The
diplomats on. whom he called that thcii
governments earnestly hoped peace
would he preserved between the United
States and MEXICO Those he saw in
cluded Ambassador Naou. OF Argentina
who came here to-day from his sum
mer home in Massachusetts 10 inquire
into the Mexican situation, II the
Mexican representatives. purpose was
10 initiate some steps toward an offer
of mediation. il had not horne fruit
tonight. Secretary Lansing said no
suggestion that the dispute be sub
united TO arbitration had come from
any quarter.
II is known tina; administration Of
iicials do not regard the present situa-
Ilon containing ANYTHING omen TO
so.,,..,o,, h hj,,,,ia .rbo pro,
dents sole purpose. according TO re-
peated official declarations. is 10 pro
tect Americans lives and property oil
the border
Private telesrHmS from Mexico city
continue To indicate that General Car
rama and the circle OF his advisers
hone Ia avoid war win tho ,ni,ed
convinced by the recon, hapnen,ncs
NOT only Of the sincerity Of tho Wash.
inr,on ADMINISTRATORS nt,i,,,do as
puhlicly announced. but also of I'M,
stern purpose Of prcsideu, wilson TO
use whatever force may H.. rc,assary
to carry out his policy.
These same observers however
noted indications that the military
commanders in Northern Mexico are
no, entirely under General ,'arranza's
control. |, has been am open secret
for some. time that the .llcciaucc of
part of the armv. at least. was TO lie
counted only when the orders il re-
ceivcd were To it, liking The private
messages express a fear tina, actions
of the commanders may force the stu
alton. whatever General Carranza may
wish TO do
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REI.Ln,,XcU .rn v,Su,<,.rnx
-" "'"t' TO-
"a arr" eu'e",s to' 'ie prompt as
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-24

called out in camp three days after
receiving the War Department ol:'er
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-29
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
FOR EXPRESSION HONORs

An expression" contest was held by
the Plains High school girls at the
Third District A. & NJ. college in this
city Tuesday afternoon.
This contest was preliminary and
vas held for the purpose of selecting 4
final contestant for the meet to be held
al Cordele next month.
All of the contestants acquitted
themselves creditably, the Judges de-
Gliding, however, in favor Of Miss Err.
nestine Logan, who was therefore ap
pointed to represent the school at Cor.
dele.
The judges we're Mesdames Frank
Cato, John Butts and George Stallings,
Of the A. & NJ. faculty.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-29
MARY PICKF0RD SURPRISES
SELF As THE F0UNDu|NG'

as The Founding" one of the most
SNeetIy pathetic characters she has
@rer impersonated on the screen, the
Eno0mporable Mary Pickford achieves
the rare distinction of SURPRISING her,
seE The characterization one OF
aEarx and smiles, of pathos and tender
SsHiiment, will undoubtedly ranli
E1aBng the greatest film creations o.
Tins Eurfvalled mistress of the screen
T1ziS latest production of the Famous
FSayers Film Co., on the Paramount,
gEggram is the current feature attrac.
xiaR at the Alcazar Thursday, where
'z.Rlfe Mary's" countless admirers
are 1r0wding to see her.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-29
TIL BLINDNESS Of
DEVOTION At OPERA
HOUSE MARCH 80

Briefly told, the story of The Blind
MSS of Devotion" which comes to the
Opera House Thursday, March Both,
and in which Robert B. Mantell, the
celebrated dramatic star, makes his
screen debut under the management Of
@IIliam Fox, is as follows:
Cnunt de Carney, a man near sixty,
falls in love with and marries a beau
E1al adventures, Renee Delaevoix by
@zEne. Renee does not love her aged
&zSband whom she has married solely
5rE his wealth and position.
The count is guardian to Pierre Cav
eSeaux. handsome young soldier on
Rnreign service. Pierre leave his regi-
mEut for a visit to his guardian. He
and Rance meet under romantic cir
GgMstances, with the inevitable result.
Mouth calls to youth, and under the
EsrY eyes of the doting husband, dis.
ExzeefuI intrigue is carried on.
The plot is further complicated when
PherTe. grown weary of the fascina
Eazms OF Renee meets and loves Bella,
sAs counts niece. Guilty of gross
EEeachery to his best friend, Pierre
gunnot tell of his new love, and against
his will, his affair with Renee con-
Eaumes.
0ne day the count discovers Renee
aAx Pierre under the most compromis
Mcg circumstances. To disarm suspi
EaCn. Bella, who has also been a wit
nsSS TO the scene, tells the count that
Pierre desires to marry her. The
aSnnt's fears are allayed but he re-
sEfves to keen watch upon his wife,
aid meanwhile he hastens the mar.
E5age of Pierre and Bella. Renee. en-
ragged at this turn of events, seeks to
RfSiron her husband. The count skill
fully turns the tables, and she is her
SEn victim. A thrillingly dramatic
&szma1 rriugs this remarkable screen
aizma to spectacular end.