Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 143, 27 April 1914 — Page 10

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1914

TAMPICO REFUGEES DEIIOUIICE DELAYS

Warships Remain Idle While Mobs Loot Property , and Threaten lives of U. S. Citizens. GERMANS ASSERTIVE Protect American Residents and Take Them to Safe Places in Port Seized by Navy BY LEASED WIRE GALVESTON, Texas, April 27. The United States immigration officials bere have been swamped by tbe influx of refugees from Mexico. Up to this forenoon 2,564 persons had arrived and 2,000 more are expected within the next twenty-four hours. Among the men and women, many of whom are on the verge of collapse from privations and narrow escapes from death, many were penniless, leaving everything behind in their flight. , Most of the refugees came from Mexico City, Vera Cruz and Tampico. Those who came from the last named city were bitter in their criticism of the action of the United States warships at that port. Praise German Captain. "While Americans were being threatened and insulted by mobs and their propterty looted and destroyed, the United States warships, carrying enough, guns to blow Tampico, to atoms, withdrew several miles to sea. Marines were landed from the German cruiser . Dresden and the Americans were protected and later carried out to the refugee ships by the German Bailors. The first, thing the Tampico refugees did upon their arrival here was to send a cablegram of tfianks and congratulation to the German em.peror, praising the work of Captain Von Koehler, of the Dresden. Thrilling stories were told by some of the exiles. Howard J. Wells, owner of a ranch outside of Tampico, told how a band 'of prowling Mexicans had killed Bis Mexican ranch manager 'and-looted the place. "Two days before Vera Cruz was taken three Mexicans drove up to the ranch house, and demanded, money, food and other things," said Mr. Wells. "The Mexican manager was the only man on the place except myself. The Mexicans threatened to kill me if I did not furnish them with strong drink. . After they pillaged the place .and seized all the livestock the wantfed, they tied up the manager and i prodded him with bayonets until he (fell unconscious. Then they shot him 'twice and rode away. The Mexican died a short-time later." Among the women was Mrs. M. G. Martin, whose . husband conducted a Store near Tampico. "Just after the capture of Vera Cruz my husband left to go into Tampico for several days and I did liot see him any more," said Mrs. Martin. "I don't know whether he .is dead or not. Just after my husband left a party of Mexicans broke into the store, seized all the goods tney could i carry away and the life savings of my husband and myself. Tney thought they ought to have had more money and they threatened to torture my five-year-old daughter to death if I did not reveal the source of a supposed hidden treasure. They built a fire and shoved the little girl's feet ilnto it, but they did not carry out I their hideous design." Refugees told of Mexican Federals firing upon, the refugee ship Esparanza Ins It drew away from the wharf. One I bullet entered a port hole and went through both legs of J. D. Saunders. He is In a hospital here in a serious condition. -. R,. L. Britton owned a moving picture theatre at Panuco. The Mexicans attacked the place, smashed the machines and burned, the building, threatening to kill Britton if he did not furnish them money. "I was glad to get away with my life," said ; Britton. "A number of Americans remained behind, but I do not think they will ever get out of Mexico alive. .The entire country is filled with small parties of bandits, who claim to be either Federals or Constitutionalists, but who live by loot." RICHMOND MARKET LIVE STOCK (Corrected daily by Anton Stolle. Phone 131C) HOGS. Primes (average 200 lbs.) per 100 lbs. $8.75; heavy mixed, per 100 lbs., $8.25; roughs, per 100 lbs.. $7 $7.75. CATTLE Choice steers, per lb., 7c o 7c; butcher steers, per lb., 7c; cows, per lb., 3c to 6c; bulls, per lb, 5c to 6C; choice veal calves, per lb., 9c. GRAIN MARKET (Corrected daily by Richmond Roller Mills. Phone 20X9) Wheat, per bu 92c Oats, per bu 35c New Corn, per bu 65c Rye. per bu 60c Bran, per ton $28.00 Middlings, per ton $30.00 PRODUCE (Corrected daily by Ed Cooper. Phone 2577) Old Hens (live weight) per lb. ... 12c Old Chickens, dressed per lb 15c to 20c Young Chickens, dressed, lb. 20 to 22c Country Eggs, per doz 16c Country Butter, per lb. ... 20 to 25c WAGON MARKET (Corrected daily by Omer Whelan. Phone 1679) Oats, per bu 40c Corn, per bu. 68c Timothy Hay, per ton- $17 Straw $5.00 Bran $30.00 Middlings $30.00 DR. D. W. DENNIS TO TALK ON BIRDS Dr. D. W. Dennis, of Earlham, will give a talk on birds at the seventeenth annual meeting of the Indiana Audubon society, which convenes at Evansville, next Thursday and Friday. Dr. Dennis is recognized as an authority on birds and his services are much in demand at meetings of this Mturv - v ,

ELIMINATION OF HUERTA WILL SATISFY VILLA

. BULLETIN. CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, April 27. "Any settlement of the difficulties In Mexico which will bring i about the elimination of Huerta will be satisfactory to the Constitutionalists." , This waa the general sentiment expressed here today by members of the cabinet of General Carranza. The provisional president himself refused to discuss the proposition of Argentine, Brazil and Chile to mediate, saying that he could say nothing until "officially" notified. 1 I BY LEASED WIRE JUAREZ, April 27. After declaring that the Constitutionalists would maintain peace with the United States, no matter what contingency might arise, General Francisco Villa, commander-in-chief of the rebel army, entrained with members of his Btaff for Chihuahua. It is said on his arrival there he would arrive at a thorough understanding with General Carranza as to the policy that the Constitutionalists are to follow. Although declining to discuss his military plans, Villa intimated he would come to Juarez before going south to initiate the attack upon SaU tillo, capital of Nuevo Leon. Villa re PERSONS WHO VISIT PARK MUST BEHAVE Charles Ford and Mayor Robbins Give Notice of Drastic Action. Immorality at Glen Miller park must cease or drastic action will be taken by the authorities. This statement was made today by Mayor Robbins following a conference with Park Superintendent Chas. Ford. "Misbehavior on the part of any people in the park from this time on will result in their arrest. Mr. Ford and his assistants will carry out this order to the letter," said the mayor. Ford complained to Mayor Robbins today that he has warned several young men and women within the past few days. He said the majority of thpm appeared to be of good families and threats of arrest on his part provoke oceans of tears and promises galore. They will be of no avail, however, from this time on. "The park is a retreat for decent people, so all people who do not know how to behave themselves will have to keep away," Ford said. Hundreds of people visited Glen Miller yesterday and the big public recreation place never appeared more beautiful. RATES HIGHER SOON Passenger Fares to Towns Increase. Ohio Interstate railroad passenger rates will be increased May 1 with the approval of the interstate commerce commission. Rates' to Indiana cities will not be affected, but the fare to New Paris, six miles away, has jumped from fourteen to twenty cents. The increase in rates, some of the passenger station employes believe, is to prevent saving on railroad tickets by passengers who purchase three or four tickets enroute. A few of the increased rates follow: Dayton, old rate 85 cents, new rate $1; Xenia, old rate $1.15, new rate $1.35; Columbus, old rate $2.30, new rate $2.40; Cincinnati, old rate $1.25, new rate $1.35. Many other Ohio points are affected. The Chicago rate probably will remain unchanged, but other Illinois rates, as well as Kentucky and Michigan rates will be adcanced. - LATE MARKET NEWS CHICAGO GRAIN Furnished by Correll and Thompson, I. O. O. F. Bldg. Phone 1446. WHEAT Open Close May 92 92 July 87 86 CORN May 65 65 July 65i 64 OATS May 37 37 July 37 3712 NEW YORK STOCK QUOTATIONS Am. Can 26 24 Amal. Cop 70 70 Am. Smelter 61 59 U. S. Steel 57 57 Atchison 93 94 St. Paul 98 97 Gt. Nor. pref 121 120 Lehigh Val 135 134 N. Y. Central 88 88 North. Pacific 1076 10778 Pennsy 110 110 JReading 159 159 So. Pacific 89 8 Union Pacific 151 151 tEx. dividend Reading, 2 per cent. CHICAGO LIVESTOCK CHICAGO, April 27. Hogs Receipts, 32,000; market strong; bulk of sales, $8.65 8.75. Cattle Receipts 18,000; market steady; beeves, $7.40 9.40; calves, $7.509.00. Sheep Receipts, 20,000; natives and westerns, $4.007.00; lambs, $5.758.40. INDIANAPOLIS LIVESTOCK INDIANAPOLIS, April 27. HogsReceipts, 3,500; market 5c higher; tops, $8.959.00; bulk of sales, $8.95 9.00. Cattle Receipts, 750; choice steers, $8.609.00. Sheep and lambs Receipts, none; prime sheep, $6.00g 6.50; lambs, $6.008.00.fc TOLEDO GRAIN TOLEDO, April 27. Cash Grain: Wheat 99. Corn 68. Oats 40. Cloverseed, cash 66 67,

ceived a long dispatch from General Pablo Gonzales, reciting in detail the five days' battle which preceded the fall of Monterey, and telling of the re-construction along government lines following the occupation. Reports Indignities. & Gonzales reported indignities offered Americans by the Federals during the evacuation of the city and spoke particularly of the arrest and detention of J. C. Hanna, 'American consul general. Gonzales said that one of the first acts of General Antonio E. Villareal, who was the first Constitutionalist commander to enter the city, was to liberate Consul Hanna and take him to the state palace, where every privilege was accorded him and everything possible done to atone for the insults offered him by the Federals. Villa sent a long dispatch of acknowledgement and congratulation to Gonzales, urging him to do everything in his power to see that all foreigners were protected. He cautioned Gonzales against sensational rumors regarding, the attitude of the United States towards the republic of Mexico which might be exaggerated by the enemies of the Constitutionalist cause with a view to rousing enmity between "the United States and the Constitutionalists.

BOOST GYM FUNDS BY FORMING CLUBS Earlham Students Hope to Raise $25,000 Before First of September. Interest in the gymnasium campaign is being manifested by many of the alumni of Earlham, who have written to the college workers and pledged their support in the venture. The latest plan of the committee is to organize clubs of ten students each to solicit during the remainder of the term and the summer vacation by what is known as the fifty dollar plan, providing for the payment of ten dollars each year for five years. It is hoped that by September 1, 1914, $25,000 can be secured in subscriptions by this manner. The last five classes that have graduated from Earlham will be called on and requested to organize in an attempt to boost tjie campaign to an early end. An Earlham club will be organized in Indianapolis, where there are many alumni, and letters have been sent to other similar organizations in different parts of the country. The work that is being pushed with the greatest haste at the present time is the formation of plans for the construction of the proposed building. The committee conferring on the matter is composed of Glenn Wood and Sylvia Modissett, representing the seniors, Coaches Reagen and Bassett and Prof. E. P. Trueblood, of the faculty. The plans are to be prepared by the last of May. Specifications will be given to several different architects to secure the best possible results. PREPARESJOR RUSH Chamness Says Only Half of Taxes Paid. The best evidence of the scarcity of money is shown in the tax collections. They have been coming in slowly until Saturday when" there were taxpayers in the treasurer's office almost all day. Because of the closeness of the end of the taxpaying period, Treasurer Chamness will have his office openTuesday and Thursday nights of this week from !7 to 9 o'clock. Big taxpayers are not paying their taxes in full, but are making settlements for the first installment only. Usually a large number of the heaviest taxpayers in the county pay in full before the first of May, the -last day for spring taxpaying. This is believed by Treasurer Chamness to be an indication that money is not being circulated freely and that there is a lack of confidence among business men and farmers. As the last day of taxpaying is a week from today, and half of the first installment remains yet to be paid, it is feared there may either be many delinquents or there will be an extraordinary rush up to the last minute. On the night of May 4 the office doors will close at 9 o'clock, and will remain closed for the foilowing week. DEMANDS $10,000 FOR WIFE'S LIFE A second suit demanding $10,000 damages against the Citizens' Telephone company of Cambridge City, was filed in circuit court today by Edgar A. Pollard, of Jefferson township, whose wife, Bertha Pollard, was killed July 1, 1913, by lightning trans mitted through a telephone. The first ! suit was filed eight months ago, short- i ly after Mrs. Pollard's 'death, and was for the same amount. Pollard, through his attorneys, alleges the telephone company failed to provide a proper lightning arrester with the telephone. T. R. WHITE TALKS. The Rev. Thomas R. White, of Bloomington, Ind., spoke on the student extension work that is being done by the Presbyterian church in the State university, Sunday morning and evening at the First Presbyterian church. He said there are some four hundred students at Indiana university who are Presbyterians and attend services in his church.

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Citizen Soldiers and Strikers At Chandler, Colo., Wagq Desperate Battle With Machine Guns. TOWNS TERRORIZED BY LEASED WIRE DENVER, Colo., April 27. A bridge over the Arkansas river, between Pueblo and Forbs, and over which troops were to pass enroute to Canon City, In the trouble in the mining country, was dynamited last night and burned, according to information received here today. Trainmen were notified of the dynamiting before arriving at the bridge and the troop train took another route. The battle at Chandler between striking .miners and militiamen was resumed today when 250 soldiers attacked 1,000 strikers, who captured the town yesterday. The battle was still in progress at noon, both sides being equipped with machine guns. The strikers are strongly intrenched and are offering stubborn resistance. Citizens at Canon City, which is only a few miles from Chandler, are terror stricken lest the minters attempt to capture that town. Appeal to Governor. Governor Ammons received a telephone message stating that the Sopris mine, one of the Rockefeller holdings, 6ix miles west of Trinidad, had been captured by strikers. The sheriff of Las Animas county sent an appeal to the governor for aid. A volunteer home guard has been organized and everybody is armed. Governor Ammons is receiving many appeals for help. Word from Washington regarding federal troops is anxiously awaited. Reports regarding the number killed and wounded in yesterday's fight were conflicting today, but advices this afternoon indicated that at least four persons lost their lives. One mine guard was killed during the engagement at Chandler and three men riding in an automobile near Pueblo were shot and killed by strikers. Many other persons were reported missing and it was believed they had been slain during yesterday's fighting, but many of these today re-appeared uninjured. CITY STATISTICS Births. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kellner, 1011 South J street, girl. Deaths and Funerals. FULGHUM Jesse Fulghum, aged 86, died at his home at 1203 Main street, Saturday. His widow, one daughter, Mrs. Robert Fetta. and one son, O. B. Fulghum, survive him. The funeral will be held from the home Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Anscombe will officate. Intermpnt will he at Milton. The funeral will be private and friends are requested to omit flowers. Friends may call at any time. AYRES Byron, the infant son of Frederick and Ruby Ayres, died this morning at the home of his parents, at 35 North Eighth street. His age was four months and twenty days. The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the home. Burial will be in the Earlham cemetery. Friends may call at any time. GREEN Mrs. Gertrude Sharp Green died yesterday morning at her home in Chicago. She is survived by her husband, Price Green, one son, Sterling Green, one brother, William Sharp, of this city, and a sister, Miss Oyctelle Sharp, of Chicago. The body will arrive here Tuesday and the funeral will be from the Methodist church, corner South Sixth and B streets, at 4 o'clock. Burial will be in the Earlham cemetery. There is a growing inclination In Sydney, Australia, to to introduce into domestic architecture the American method of placing permanent fittings in all rooms of the house, so that the tenant will need little furniture and the walls of the place will not be destroyed by the moving about of large objects. Watch Special Seven-jewel Elgin movements in 20-year filled cases ' $7.95 Other grade movements and cases at prices you can't duplicate elsewhere. laflttf The Jeweler 12 North 9th Street 5C Engraver, Over 10 North 7th Street

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LliuLIOn JUUMMLO DOUBT MEDIATION Show. Little Enthusiasm Over Proposal of South Ameri- : can Countries. LONDON," April 27. English newspapers that have been calling for American intervention In Mexico ever since William S. Benton, a British subject was "executed" by the Constitutionalists, show ' no enthusiasm today regarding the proposed mediation of tbe Mexican-American dispute by Southern American governments. "We have little hope that inrotred Issues can be unraveled by mediation, says the Pall Mall Gazette. The Westminister Gazette says: "The Mexican situation has undergone an unexpected turn which, w hope, will make for peace. "It is good that these republics (Argentina, Brazil and Chili) should be ready with advice, which, from them, may be more acceptable than any similar advice from the United States." Tbe Globe expressed the opinion that not much could be expected from the mediation offer unless the United States changed its policy. The Star praised the motives of President . Wilson, saying: "Once more President Wilson has shown the sincerity of his peaceful desires. - At PASTORS SUPPORT rj Y. M. C. A. MEETING Members of the Ministerial aaocfation voted their support to the Y. M. C. A. religious conference to be held here by two International workers May 15 and 16. Because one of these men will discuss the question, "The Relation of the Y. M. C. A. and the Church," Rev. Leonard's paper on that subject was omitted. Rev. Bridge, new pastor of the Grace M. E. church was admitted to membership. i Tires, NINTH STREET r t a1

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