Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 159, 15 May 1914 — Page 1

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HUERTA'S FALL PRESAGES NEW REBEL FACTION Hot Blooded Mexicans Hatch Plots to Fight Constitutionalists When They Assume Control.

Supporters of Diaz Seek His Return to Head New Party to Oppose Carranza's Political Ambitions. BY HARRY H. DUNN, Special Staff Correspondent of the International News Service. VERA CRUZ. May 15. The prospects of the speedy fall of General Huerta, now that the Constitutionalists have taken Tampico, has resulted In a number of new rebel movements which are being watched here. These indicate nothing so strongly as the fact that the disturbances in Mexico will not end with the Constitutionalists in control of the Central government in Mexico City. Small crowds are gathering in every cafe speaking in whispers of secret juntas and hidden headquarters of revolutionary activity. The latest move ment Is a revival of Felix Diaz's propaganda. Diaz, who is believed to be in the United States at present, has taken no part in the Constitutionalist movement, nor has he given it any sympathy. Consequently, he is not looked upon as a friend of Venustiano Carranza or General Villa. Diaz belongs to a group less conservative that the faction of Huerta, but more so than the Constitutionalists. His name is the most heard of in the revolutionary gossip which has followed the fall of Tampico. Diaz's Friends to Return. The most influential supporters of Diaz were exiled or jailed by Huerta, but they are expected to return new that Huerta's end seems very near. In fact there are many who think that Huerta will be a tenant of the national palace less than a week longer. The political situation in Mexico is more interesting, yet more complicated than it has been at any previous time. The Constitutionalists now practically control all of the republic north of the capital, with the exception of two or three cities, and are ready now to open operations In the southern tier of states. Huerta is hanging on with a grim, death-like grasp to the little power that remains to him. Zapata is foraging and looting and killing in the name of "patriotism" in the state of Morelos and neighboring states. Zapatistas are Bandits. The Constitutionalists claim to stand for the.Bame principles as Medero, bu! they are termed brigands by the Huertistas. On the other hand, the Constitutionalists charge the supporters of Huerta stand for feudalism and graft. The Zapatistas see mto have no principles at all. A dapper, secretive Mexican came here from the capital last night and held a long conference with General Desha, former governor of the state of Vera Cruz. He described himself as the private secretary of Rudolfo Reyes, former minister of justice, and a member of the commission that overthrew Madero. Seno Dehesa is a Mexican of the old school, and governor of this state during the presidency of Porfirio Diaz. It was reported that they had arranged a secret code with passwords (Continued on Page Seven.)

3,000 WOUNDED FEDERAL SOLDIERS SUFFER UNATTENDED IN MEXICO CITY

BY THOMAS P. COATES, Special Staff Correspondent of the International News Service. VERA CRUZ, May 15. President Huerta's dictatorship is drawing to a stormy and tragic close. Reports received here state that the Federal troops at Piedada barracks, only a short distance from the center of the city, have mutinied and that the rebels under General Zapata have attacked Huerta's troops at Tlalpam, only twelve miles from the national palace. These reports indicate that the dictator may fall even before the Constitutionalists bring their artillery to bear on the capital. In this case there is likely to be complete anarchy in Mexico City, and it may result in the wholesale murder of foreigners. Persons arriving here today from Mexico City picture terrible conditions in the capital. Nearly three thousand wounded soldiers have been taken there from battlefields where the Federals were defeated by the Constitutionalists. The wounded soldiers were dumped like cattle into freight cars with a little mouldy straw for a bed. They received no attention on the way, and very little after they reached here, as surgeons are scarce end medical supplies are at a low ebb. Suffer In Transit. Pestered by the heat and flies, ofttimes having a corpse for a bedfellow, the wounded troopers suffered untold agonies from thirst and pain as the freight trains bounced along over the uneven roadbed. Occasionally sudden stops would jar the train from end to end, sending the dead, dying and less seriously wounded rolling into a tangled mass. Shrieks of agony arose from the jumble, mingled with curses and appeals for water. Food was lacking as well as water, and medical attention .and the suffering of starvation was added to the pain of gunshot wounds. The rotting straw was damp with blood. The soldiers bore their pain stoical3Ur One refugee told of seeing a sol

FLY OR BABIES? THATS QUESTION Flies cost the people of the United States $350,000,000 every year. This means an annual tax on every man, woman and child in Richmond of $3.50. But flies cost more than that. They are the purveyors of diseases which destroy thousands of babies every year. There is nothing more dreaded by mothers than "summer complaint" and all diarrhaeal diseases. It has been proved beyond doubt that a large percentage of such cases are traceable to the fly. This was proved by a test in New York city. One section was cleaned up and made as nearly flyless as possible. An adjoining section was left as it was. In the cleaned-up area only twenty, died from diarrhoeal diseases; in the filthy area, though it contained nineteen persons less, SIXTY died THAT SHOWS THAT FLIES AND FILTH MEAN DISEASE AND DEATH. Every time you see a fly, remember this: It may be carrying the disease bacilli that will blight or destroy your child. Eradicate breeding places. Keep them out of the house. On top of these precautions, screen the baby during the fly time and keep flies away from its food and food utensils. "It is better to screen the cradle and wear a smile than to scoff at the precautions and wear mourning." One baby's life Is worth more than all the flies in existence and all the money and effort spent in wiping them out. YOUR BABY MAY BE NEXT. THEREFORE, HELP M A K E RICHMOND A FLY LESS CITY. "A FLY IN THE MILK MAY MEAN A BABY IN THE GRAVE." THE FLY COMMITTEE, Supt. J. T. Giles, Chairman.

GOODBY JTIGHT SKIRT Chicago Club Women Put Taboo on Garment. CHICAGO, May 15 An ultimatum against tight skirts and silhouette gowns will likely be issued when the Federation of Women's Clubs assembles here next month. Mary I. Wood, manager of the bureau of information of the federation, located at Portsmouth, N. H., is a letter received here today, said that because of the prevailing sentiment among club women against the prevailing fashions, drastic action probably would be taken at the meeting here. 'Is it not time we should cease to adopt and countenance styles set for us by Parisian houses, regardless of the influence of such styles upon our comfort, taste or sense of decency?" the writer asked. AVIATOR KILLED BY STRIKING HEDGE LONDON, May 15. Another British army officer lost his life in a double aviation fatality today. Lieutenant Empson and his mechanic, named Cudmore, were killed when the aero plane in which they were making a flight over the Seaton golf course struck a hedge and was overturned. The biplane was descending at the death. POSTPONE SESSIONS WASHINGTON, May 15. At the request of the Mexican envoys to the mediation conference, it was announced at the state department today that the beginning of the mediation sessions at Niaga Falls have been postponed from May 18 to May 20. dier who had amputate his own leg with a dirty.rusty penknife. Gangrene naturally followed. Officers Inconsiderate. The Mexican generals treated their wounded with absolute indifference. One general stabbed his horse in a boxcar filled with wounded. Buildings were transformed into hospitals here, but aside from affording a shelter they did little else for the sick Federals. A report is current in the capital that Jose Lizano, minister of public works, and Querido Moheno, minister of commerce, compiled a list of American property from the property to be blown up. General Huerta is said to have added to it the residences of a number of Americans. The plan to destroy this property was foiled by Eduardo Iturbide, governor of the Federal district, who objected so strongly that it was abandoned. General Huerta was said to have suggested the plan while under the influence of brandy. H. A. Heath, a civil engineer, and Alexander McRea, also an engineer, who came through from Mexico City on a refugee train, told of an American being taken from the train and executed by Federals. Execute American. "Just after the train left the capital we were halted and several Federal soldiers entered our coach," said Mr. Heath. "They walked through the train until they finally spotted a man whom I knew to be an American, but did not know his name. They told him he must leave the train, and as they bore weapons in their hands it would have been useless to object. The man was serched and questioned, then strung up to a telegraph pole. I afterward heard that his body was carried to Mexico City and buried near the north gaje." This story cleared up a mystery which has existed for several days over the disappearance of an American from a Mexico City refugee train.

GAMBLER'S WIFE STAR WITNESS AGAINST BECKER State Hopes to Send Former Police Lieutenant to Chair on Mrs. Rosenthal's Testimony.

BY LEASED WIRE NEW VORK. May 15. Mrs. Herman Rosenthal will be called by the state as one of the chief witnesses against ex-Lieutenant Charles Becker for the murder of her husband. It became known today that through her testimony District Attorney Whitman expects to prove the close "business" relations that existed between Becker and Rosenthal, and that her story will be a corroboration of the tale of Bald Jack Rose as to the quarrel and break between the two men. Harry Vallon, whose testimony is relied upon in great measure by District Attorney Whitman to convict Becker, was trapped into many important contradictions by Attorney Manton, counsel for the defense today. The cross-examination of Vallon, following his direct testimony in which he corroborated in most points the stories told by Bald Jack Rose and Bridgie Webber, was the most satisfactory inning that the defense has yet had. In the meantime, Attorney Manton is strengthening his lines to put Beck er on the stand and throw the whole onus of the Rosenthal murder unon Rose. He has already established the basis for such a defense by showing through Rose's own testimoney that the bald-headed 'gambler and Rosen thal were on terms of enmity. Vallon Self-composed. Vallon showed no trace of nervousness as he was questioned by District Attorney Whitman. His composure was n marked contrast with the nervousness of Webber, who testified yesterday. In response to questions by Mr. Whitman, Vallon launched into the story of the trip made with Rose to the house of Dora Gilbert, Rosenthal's former wife, for the purpose of getting an affidavit that would hurt Rosenthal. It is the contention of the prosecution that Becker ordered this affidavit to be secured. "What did you do on the fifteenth of July?" "At 5:30 o'clock in the afternoon." said Vallon, "I went to a Turkish bath, where I met Rose and Schepps, who told me I was to go to Dora Gilbert's and get an affidavit. When I got the affidavit I turned It over to Jack Rose. We then drove down town, but at Fourteenth street and Third avenue the tire blew out. Schepps telephoned for another car, and shortly afterward Shapiro drove us back to Forty-second street and Sixth avenue, after we had been up to One Hundred and Forty-second street and got Dago Frank." "Who were in the car?' Occupants of Car. "Rose, Frank, Schepps and myself. At Forty-second street and Sixth avenue. Rose. Schepps, Frank and myself got out of the car. I saw Sam Paul there and went across the street to speak-to him. I saw Whitey, Gpy and Lefty there. Then we went up into Bridgie's place and sat at a table. Louie, Whitey, Frank, Gyp, Rose, Webber and myself were at the table." "What did Weber do?" "He went out and came back in about fifteen minutes. "Where did you stop?" "I stopped in front of the Elks' club and heard shots. Then I saw the car passing glng west." "Did you see Schepps?" "Yas; he came out to me on the street." "Did you see Rosenthal's body that night?" "No." Describes Night of Murder. Describing the night that Rosenthal was to be shot in the Garden restaurant, Vallon said: "Rose met me down in Weber's poker parlor, and said that Becker was complaining that Rosenthal had not been croaked. He said we had better get out and do something. We got into a car and picked up Lefty Louie, Gyp, and Dago Frank, and went up to a chop suey joint on Seventh avenue. Somebody came in and said that Rosenthal was in the Garden restaurant. Lefty said: 'We will go up and get him now.' They left, and Rose and I walked up a little later. Rose said he thought he saw a detective across the way and told Lefty Louie to call everything off that night. We went back and told Weber of the affair." WILSON GREETS A. B. C. PEACE MEDIATORS BY LEASED WIRE WASHINGTON, May 15. President Wilson today formally received the South American mediators at the white house. The reception was in the na ture of a farewell to the three diplo mats who are going to Niagara Falls in an effort to adjust the difficulties between the United States and Mexico. Secretary of State Bryan was present. The diplomats were received with all the formalities attendant upon the usual international functions, naval and military aides being present, in fulldress uniform. President Wilson expressed the wish that the efforts of the mediators would be successful and bade them a most cordial farewell. WEATHER FORECAST FOR INDIANA: Saturday. -Fair tonight and TEMPERATURE. Noon 63 Yesterday Maximum 63 Minimum ..j. ..... . .m,... . ...24

CABINET" JUNE B Robbins Announces Date of Meeting: and Election of Citizens' Advisory Committee to Administration. On the evening of the second Monday of June the citizens advisory committee will meet at the city building and organize, Mayor Robbins announced today. This organization has been popularly refered to as the mayor's "kitchen cabinet." On the same evening the monthly meeting of the mayor's cabinet will be held in the council chamber. The advisory committee will meet before the cabinet session begins, and after perfecting its organization will attend the cabinet session to hear the monthly reports of the city officials and participate in the discussion of questions brought up for consideration. Seven organizations are represented on the mayor's advisory committee, two members from each. The organizations are the Commercial club, South Side Improvement association. West Richmond Improvement association, Federation of Women's clubs, Trades' Council, Fairview Improvement association and the Citizens union, a colored organization. Labor Selects Men. So far the labor organization has been the only one to select its two representatives on the advisory committee, Charles Kirk, a printer, and James Coyle, a moulder. The organizations will name their representatives within a short time, for all of them are heartily in favor of Mayor Robbins' plan to make his administration as representative and as close to the people as he possibly can. Mr. Robbins also stated whenever any vitally important question comes up for solution he intends to select a special committee of citizens capable of giving expert advice on the subject to consult with him, the board of public works and the advisory committee. "In this manner the city's interests can always be thoroughly protected," said the mayor. STUDENTS EXHIBIT W0RKT0PATR0NS Manual Training Classes Op erate During Open House at High School. All manual training departments of the school were in full operation last night at the opening of the annual exhibit at high school. Classes were printing, typewriting, forging, cooking, sewing, drawing, doing benchwork and wood-turning, affording patrons an opportunity of seeing the students in action. The exhibit itself fulfilled all expectations. Work of every description from the pencil etchings of the kindergarden tots to water color portraits of the high school drawing classes is shown. Work done by students of the forging room attracted considerable attention. Work done in the printing department caught the eye of the visitors. The domestic science class worked before a full house most of the evening while the other lines of work came in for their share of attention. One thousand persons attended the opening. A musical program, given by the high school orchestra, assisted by Mrs. Fred J. Bartel, vocal, and Miss Carolyn Hutton, violin soloists. An open-house was held in connection with the opening of the exhibit in the art rooms. The musical program in the auitorium delighted a capacity assembly. The big hall was completely filled with patrons of the school; who agreed that the program was one of the best ever given there. TAX ON DOGS Citizens Order Many Cremated. Pets How many less dogs there are in Richmond this year than last, it is impossible to estimate, but it is certain that several hundred are either ashes or dust or soon will be. Since the assessing season started, dozens have been cremated and others have been disposed of in various ways. Township Assessor Potter today reported that $1,140 had been collected as dog tax by the assessors. LaBt year, $1,441 was collected, $134 of which" was delinquent however, and collected after assessing period. A few additional returns will be made tomorrow, but not enough to make a material difference. This method of escaping dog tax is becoming more common, although it is probable that many who killed their dogs will be forced to pay because the dogs were listed March 1. It is believed only an average list will be turned over to the prosecutor for delinquency. W. R. C. PRESENTS FLAG TO RICHMOND An American flag to be used in Glen Miller park was voted to the city by the Sol Meredith W. R. C. at their meeting last night. The organization presented the high school with a similar flag several years ago. A report of the thirty-first annual convention, which was held at Indianapolis a week ago was given by the delegates, Mrs. Nellie Meyers and Mrs. Mary Austin. A feature of the convention was the placing of a bronze Lincoln medal in the capitoL

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ROBBINS VETOES PLAN TO REDUCE CITY LIGHT RATE

Mayor Declares Klenknecht's Scheme Impractical Until Plant Adds Unit and Pays Indebtedness. Mayor Robbins today vetoed Superintendent Kleinknecht's ambitious plan of petitioning the Indiana public utilities commission for a further reduction of light rates, approximately 12 per cent, which would make a total reduction of 28 2-3 per cent since the first of the year, because the mayor says it is not practical at the present time. "I know that Mr. Kleinknecht is i anxious to benefit the citizens of Richmond by another rate reduction, and it is commendable of him that he should be ambitious to bring this , about as soon as possible, but this and probably next year such a plan can not be considered," said Mayor Robbins to-' day. "There are two reasons why a further rate reduction is not feasible at the present time. "First, because a new street arc lighting system is to be provided this year, and it will cost the plant between $15,000 and $20,000. "Second, because if the business of the plant continues at Its present rate of increase an additional unit at the plant; of 1,500 k. w. capacity, will undoubtedly have to be provided for within a few months' time. This improvement would cost between $30,000 and $35,000. Plant Still In Debt. "With these expenditures confronting the plant it would be inadvisable at the present time to cosider further rate reductions. There is now in the general fund of the plant about $8,000. or about half enough to pay for the new street lighting system. The plant with its present business can soon pay off the rest of the cost of this improvement, and could pay for a new unit within less than two years time, but until the plant is out of debt for prospective improvements, I will not consider a further rate reduction." The electric rates now enjoyed by the citizens of Richmond are the envy of the residents of nearly every city in Indiana, so the mayor believes Richmond people will"' be content to wait two or three years before a further reduction is provided. A few days ago a large Lafayette manufacturing company wrote to Superintendent Kleinknecht to the effect that the electric rates In Richmond were bo invitmg that the company was seriously considering removing its plant to this city. A request for detailed information was also contained in the letter, which was promptly sent to the Lafayett concern, a reply to which is expected within a short time. RUN TOJROORVILLE Motorcycle Club Alters Plans for Sunday. Plans for the big club run of the Richmond Motorcycle club Sunday have been altered slightly and instead nf rimnlner to Cedar Grove, they will stop at Brookville for noon lunch. At a meeting tonight final arrangements will be made for the trip. Walter Moore made the trip to Cedar Grove yesterday and traveled 125 miles before he reached Richmond again. There was a bridge washed out below Brookville and besides fording several streams, he made a detour of forty-three miles returning. The trip has been well advertised and neighboring towns will have riders here to start in the run. Muncie Motorcycle club will have six or eight machines entered and Liberty and Connersville riders will join at Liberty. The machines will gather at the Bowery at 7:30 o'clock Sunday morning. The trip going will be through Liberty, Brownsville and straight south to Brookville and returning probably through Connersville. This has not been definitely decided, but will be left to the riders Sunday. LONDON POLICE LOOK FOR SIEGEL'S COMING BY LEASED WIRE PLYMOUTH, Eng., May 15. The local police today received orders from London to board the Olympic when she arrived here and shadow Henry Siegel, the American banker and merchant, if he left the vessel. This action was taken on the request of the autoritles in New York, where Siegel is under indictment. If Siegel attempts to leave England for France he probably will be arrested. The United States has no extradition treaty with France covering the offense with which Siegel is charged. ENGINE KILLS THREE BY LEASED WIRE EDWARDSVILLE, 111.. May 15Three nersons were killed at Kaufmann, 111., a village near here when a Clover Leaf train known as the Com mercial Traveler, struck an auto mobile. The dead are J. F. Stuckwisch and wife and Oscar Meier, all of Marine, 111. The automobile was demolished and the bodies were badly mutilated. STEVENSON SICK IN CHICAGO HOSPITAL BY LEASED WIRE CHICAGO, May 15. Adlaie Stevenson, former vice president of the United States, Is in the Presbyterian hospital today and will remain there while physicians diagnose his ailment which is said to be a minor one. Dr. Oliver S. Ormsby is attending Mr. Stevenson.

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JUST SAYS Robbins Comments on Newcastle Newspaper's State ment of Richmond's Lack of Paved Highways. "That just about hits the nail on the head," remarked Mayor Robbins today after reading an editorial in a New Castle, Ind., paper on Richmond's poor street system. "As the writer says Richmond is behind its sister cities of the same size, Anderson and Muncie, in the matter of permanently improved streets," he continued, "but sail conditions have had nothing to do with this. Soil in Muncie and Anderson Is so poor that streets had to be paved. Richmond has a very solid soil offering a good foundation for macadam streets and for that reason Richmond people have been reluctant in abandoning that system of street making. However, Richmond has left the town class now and has entered the city class, which has brought about an imperative necessity for the permanent improvement of all important streets. Streets, where a few years ago a macadam surface was all that was necessary, now require paving and the work Is being pushed as rapidly as possible." Law Retards Work. One reason which has retarded a rapid Improvement of streets by paving is the state law, which places the burden of the cost on the affected property owners. City officials In Richmond favor a law which would make every taxpayer in the city assume his share of the cost in the permanent improvement of each street, for the paving of a street benefits the entire community. The editorial appearing in the New Castle paper follows: Cities, similar in many respects, differ greatly as to the kind of streets they have. For instance there are the three cities of Anderson, Muncie and Richmond, all about the same size. Of the three Richmond is the oldest and richest, but is not to be compared to the other two cities in the matter of streets. There is scarcely a city of even 10,000 population in all Indiana that does not have more miles of good streets than can be found in Rictrmond. Even the ma-1 cadam or gravel streets are poor of their kind, and the mileage of paved streets there is very small. On the other hand Muncie and Anderson have many miles 'of first class paved streets and the streets that are not paved are fairly well kept. It is surprising that a city of so many fine homes and fine people as there are in Richmond should be so far behind in the matter of streets. APPLIES SOFT PEDAL TO RUMORS OF WAR Secretary Garrison Says Ships Leaving New York Carry Food and Clothing for Army. BY LEASED WIRE WASHINGTON, May 15. Secretary of War Garrison put the soft pedal on war rumors today and denied that additional troops are being sent to General Funston at Vera Cruz on the transports leaving New York and over Atlantic ports for Galveston and Vera Cruz. The ships are carrying supplies. mainly food, for the soldiers at these places. The secretary said: "I see that we are reported to have 322 military stations from which ten thousand troops will be drawn for possible service in Mexico." said the secretary. "There are not 322 posts in the United States. All troops and commanders, however, in accordance with the departments orders issued months ago, are in such state of preparedness that they could be moved upon an hour's notice." The secretary added that no rush orders had been given to government arsenalsan rifle manufacturers. "We have enough rifles and revolvers to arm the regular troops and all the militia, together with any number of volunteers which might be called for service In Mexico," he said today. "The only deficiency is in field artillery. The manufacture of this kind of arms is proceeding, but naturally will be slow, owing to the amount of work involved." SON KILLS FATHER BY LEASED WIRE LEXINGTON. Ky.. May 15. Allen Garrett, a well-known distiller at Bad Rock, Wayne county, near the Ken-tuucky-Tennessee line, was shot and killed by his ten-year-old son, George. Garrett, who had been drinking, was whipping his wife when the boy interferred. and seizing a pistol fired five shots into the father's body, killing him instantly. The boy surrendered.

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Palladium Offers Silver Cup in Canoe Race at New Lake

As an encouragement to the sport of canoeing on Morton lake, which promises to be a most popular pastime at Richmond's new summer resort, the Palladium is to offer a handsome silver loving cup to the winner of the canoe race, which is to be one of the features of dedication day at Morton park, Thursday, June 11. This race is open to any person who desires to enter, even though the contestant Is not an owner of a canoe, entering a craft rented from the concessions holder. It is also provided that each canoe shall be manned by two persons. If the entries are numerous the race will be run off in heats. The course will be from the extreme eastem end of the lake to a point a short

ARMS EMBARGO AGAINST REBELS BEFORE CABINET

Wilson's Advisers Beginning to Believe Late Developments Preclude Necessity of Army in Mexico. Huerta Expected to Make Attack on United States to Evade Capture by Rebel Bandits. By WM. NELSON TAFT. Staff Correspondent of the Interna tional News Service at the White House. WASHINGTON. D. C, May 15. Shall the embargo against the shipment of arms to Tampico. now controlled by the Constitutionalists be lifted? This was the big question in the Mexican situation here today. Withthe dictator's army reported to be in. revolt against him and every evidencethat the Constitutionalists are able to take Mexico City, the embargo question was taken up by President Wilson and his cabinet. Administration officials see in the latest developments of the Mexican situation a chance that there may be no need for the army in Mexico -after all. Huerta. according to officials. Is slowly being eliminated as the administration desires. But the final event in the elimination . program will not be mediation; nor will it be the result of revolutionist victories according to views of army officers. Huerta. officials say, is realizing that the rebels are closing in on him and facing an uprising In his army and is gathering: all his remaining strength for an attack on the United States. Ready for Last Stand. Latest reports from General Fun ston who organized an elaborate system for gaining Information in Mexico indicate to the war department that Huerta is making every preparation for a last stand at Puebla, a city which, by its geographical location can be made most difficult to take. The war department has abandoned the Idea that Huerta plans to attack Vera Cruz. Instead, the department is expecting him to commit some act which will make it imperative for the United States to move against him and with that eventuality in sight, preparations for the quick departure of a huge army of Invasion are being; rushed. GeneraLViHa.nas admitted that the rebels are in desnerata Tieed nf am munition to prosecute their campaign against Mexico City. It is believed he will attempt to get it through Tampico and the general opinion here is that he will not be stopped by the United States. Americans Know Status. That the American forces in Mexico have knowledge of this is indicated by the attitude of Admiral Mayor toward the rebel commanders at Tampico when he went up the Panuco river with the Dolphin and the Des Moines. He notified the rebel generals that while he hoped his relations with them would be most pleasant, they would necessarily have to be informal "under present conditions." Meanwhile preparations for the mediation conference at Niagara Falls are going forward. Senor Naon. the Argentine mediator, will leave here for Canada tonight. Minister Suares. of Chile and Ambassador De Gama of Brazil, the other mediators, will leave tomorrow. A report of the mediators' is on his way to the Falls to arrange, quarters for the conferees. ' PROBE FIRE ORDER BY LEASED WIRE DENVER Colo.. May 15. The court martial of Major Patrick J. Hamrock and thirty-nine other members of the state militia on charge growing out of the burning of the Ludlow tent colony was resumed at Golden today, members of the military commission centering their efforts to obtain from witnesses the identity of the person who ordered the shooting of Louis Tikas. a labor leader and two strikers after they had been captured by the militiamen. Witnesses were asked this question point blank for the first time. Major Hamrock and the other militiamen are charged directly with the murder of Tikas and his two fellow prisoners as well as the two women and eleven children who lost their lives in the safety pit at Ludlow. A sensation was caused by the admissions of Lieutenant Maurice C. Bigelow and Captain Thomas C. Linderfelt. militia officers in charge oC depatchments during the battle at Ludlow, that the soldiers had deliberately fired into the strikers tent colony. The shooting was defended on the ground that militia was fired upon from behind the tents by strikers. distance from the dam, a distance of about a mile. The channel will be marked by anchored rowboats. Any canoe laving the channel will be disqualified. As there are several expert women canoeists in the city, the race will be open to both men and women. All contestants must forward their entries to the sporting editor of the Palladium on or before Monday, June 8. If you do not know how to use a canoe, learn how to as soon as possible and sent in your entry to the Dedication Day free-for-all. , There will be very few experienced boatmen - in the race, and amateurs at the fascinating sport will have more than a fair chance to win the Palls

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