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NATIONAL TRIBUTE TO OEAO MARINES •_ - * t " . . • -> "k • * PREBIDENT LAUDS HEROISM OF THE FIRST WAR VICTIMS AT . VERA CRUZ. THOUSANDS LINE STREETS President and Many Dlgnitarlaa War* In Long Proceaalon In Nsw York. Wltaon'a Speech. New York—To the men of the navy who died In the occupation of Vera Cruz the city, the state and the na tion paid tribute In a demonstration chiefly remarkable for Ita sllenco and solemnity. For four miles through the city etreets the funeral cortege passed and behind with bared head rode the president. Perhaps a million persons Haw tho seventeen coffin*, each on a caisson, borne from the nattary plaza in l-ow er Manhattan to the navy yard in Brooklyn. Such was the feeling of the massed thousands that the sUonce at times was oppressive. There were a few sporadic outbursts of applause as the president's carriage passed, but these were rjulckly hushed. Thoujrh there were but seventeen of the dead In the procession, Secre tary of the Navy Daniels made It plain that tho ceremonies were for all who had died nt Vera Cruz -not only the seventeen whose bodies were brought up by the cruiser Montana but also for Clarence Harshbergef and Henry Pulllam, who have since died. The religious ceremony nt the navy yard was more Impressive, if possible than was tho sight of the slow mov ing cortege, "I never WHO in a bat tle or under fire," said President Wil son In his brief address, "but I fancy it is Just as hard to do your duty when men are sneering at you, as when they shoot at you." "We have gone to Mexico," he said, hi another part of his address, "to serve mankind If we can find the way. We don't want to fight the Mexicans; we want to serve them. "A war of aggrenslon Is not a thing In which It is proud to die. but a war of service Is a war In which It Is a proud thing to die." HUERTA FILEB NEW PROTEBT. Complains Over Action of United States In Occupying laland on Coast of Mexico. Washington.—liuerta's protest over the reported seizure of l.obos Island - en Important lighthouse point qIT tho eastern coast of Mexico—by a landing party from the United States torpedo boats was taken up by the South American mediators. Foreign Minister Ruiz In his telegram to the mediators stated that the American arrested the light keepers but had re leased them after they had turned over apparatus for operation of the strategic beacon. Heurta's govern ment contended this was a violation of tho armistice. It was generally believed that a re ply to the note already had been made j and In some quarters the conviction was expressed that Ambassador Pa tin ma had taken it up at a white (louse meeting. Shrlnera Taka Atlanta. Atlanta, Oa —-Atlanta Is in the hands of the Shrlnprs. It was estimated ■ that 40,000 nobles of the Mystic Shrine had arrived to attend the forti eth annual meeting of the Imperial Council of the Order, which convened here. The ingress of the Shrlners con tinued through three days. Special trains arrived at short Intervals and, with scarcely n break, the air was filled with the blare of trumpets and the roll of drums. William W. Irwin, the imperial po tentate of Wheeling, W. Vs., arrived during the day. He was greeted with a salute of 21 guns. Many of the visitors are living hi the special trains that brought them here. The hotel accommodations of the city have been reserved for months and the railroads arranged to park the trains for the accommo dation of the overflow. Labor Leaders Win Fight. Washington.—The contempt sen .epces imposed by the district su preme court upon Samuel Oompers, John Mitchell and Frank Morrison, la bor leaders, were set aside by the su preme court for the second time as barred by the statute of limitations. The decision of the supreme court in the contempt cases against. Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell and Frank Morrlßon of the American Federation of Labor was banded down. Justice Holmes said that contempts were not to be treated as conspiracies. Huarta'a Envoya Have Authority. Vera Cruvs.—Emlllo Itabass, Augus tine Rodriguez, and Luis Elguero, the three peace commissioners appointed by President Huerta to him at the Niagara Falls conference, who sailed for Havana en route to Key West, are clothed with full powers, nominally at least, to alga any agree ment or contention. The Mexican senate, in approving Huerta's nomina tion of' the commissioners, conferred "full power and ample authority to judge, counsel carry oa business and sign any agreement or treaty." . ' I • f . • ✓' 7 - MEDIATORS OF THE MEXICAN TROUBLE ROMULO & DOMICtO DA tWIA These are the three South American diplomats who are acting as media tors in the Mexican embrogllo. They are Ambassador da Oaina of Brazil and Ministers MuJlca of Chile and Naon of Argentina MORE TROOPS MAY 60 TO VERA CRUZ REPORTED THAT WAR DEPART MENT INTENDB TO RE.N FORCE GEN. FUNBTON. MOSTLY FOR A PWCAUTION Huerta Claima That Landing of Addi tional Soldiers la Violation of Armistice. Washington.—High tension marked the Mexican situation both on the ell-' Itary and tho diplomatic side. The War Department was the chief center of activity and while no author itative statement was made beyond Secretary Garrison's formal reply that "no orders for any .National troop movements have been sent," It became known that the Administration was considering the question of sending additional troops to Vera Cruz, and probably would do so. This- step would not be intended as an aggres sive measure, but as a precaution An evidence of the seriousness of conditions was contained in a report that two German merchant vessels were about to arrive at Puerto Mexico with arms and ammunition for Huerta. It was realized that this, If true, would present an Incident simi lar to the arrivflr of the Yplranga at Vera Cruz, which led to the American occupation of thnt port. Huerta's protest to the mediators that the United States had broken the armistice by landing additional troops at Vera Cruz, was considered by the Cabinet and later Secretary Bryan announcing the reply of this Govern ment stated that no aggressive stepß had been taken by the United States forces and that nothing had been done to violate the suspension of hos tilities. The American icply was de livered to tsie mediators. The medla tors themselves also took the view that the question raised by Huerta over the observance of the armistice could be cleared away, and that Huer ta could be convinced that the United Stateß had not violated in spirit at least, the armistice. VETERANB ENDORSE WILBON. Old Boldlers In Jackaonvllle Approve Praaldant'a Policy By Reaolu tlon. Jacksonville, Fla,—Endorsement of the policy of President Wilson in handling the Mexican situation was one of the last of the actions of the twenty-fourth United Conlederate vet erans reunion. A general exodus of veterans and visitors began imme diately. Approval of the policy of the Presi dent was continued In the following resolution adopted by the veterans: "Whereas the present unsettled condition in the Commonwealth of Mexico appears likely to involve some action on the par tof the United States be it resolved: .'That this convention of the Con federate veterans recognizes the dis cretion of the President of the United States and wll heartily i-upport such action as he may take In every pos sible way."' - Richmond, Va., was selected as the meeting place for the reunion in L9IB. Huerta Clings to Praaidancy. Vera Cruz. Americans arriving here from Mexico City say that Gen eral Huerta shows no intention of abandoning tbe presidency ot Mex ico. The president, they assert la popularly credited with having made the statement that he would see the capital In ashes before he would quit. 'The American forces-pt Vera Cruz are violating the armlatlce by landing more troops, ordnance and supplies, according to Mexican papers, under the domination of Huerta. THK KTTXRPRIBX, WILLIAMBTON, WORTH OJJtOUHA. MEXICAN EVENTS HOLD THE CAPITAL BITUATION WAS SOMEWHAT OBSCURED, HOWEVER, BY THE WHITEHOUSE WEDDING. FEW FOREIGNERS KILLED Two Britlah Subjects and On* Ameri can Reported Slain by Bomb at Guadalajara. Wellington.— Developments In the Mexican situation went steadily for wnrd although the White House wed ding somewhat eclipsed other events In official WaahlnKton circles. The two chief reports from Mexico announced the killing of two British subjects and one American at Guada lajara; and continued heavy fighting at Mazutlan on the Pacifflc count where the robot aeroplane dropped a bomb which killed four persons and Injured eight in the streets pt the besieged city. The state department also was in formed by ('onaul Hamm at Durango that the movement of the Constitu tionalists had begun with marching against Saltlllo and Zacateras. Information from the Argentine, Brazilian and Chilean mediators allowed that they were preparing to begin work in Niagara Kails, Ont. They declared thot despite General Carranza's self-diminution, the Con stitutionalist side of the Mexican problem would be fully considered by the mediators at the coming con ference. c A man close to the president said it would not be surprising if n Justice of the supreme court of the United States should be one of the represen tatives of the American government. Justice Mahlon Pitney, though a Re publican, is a close friend of the pres ident and may be chosen. Justice Day was a member of the I'arli con ference and la a former supreme court Judge. ' Gen. Young Choaen Commander. Jacksonville, Fla ■►-After the elec tion of a commander-in-chief, adjourn ment was taken, when officers of the Army of Tennessee and of the Army of Virginia and other divisional organ izations will be elected. General Young received approximately 1,100 votes and General Robert son 800. Texas cast its entire 343 votes for Robertson. One hundred survivors of General Forrest's famous cavalry of fered their services to President Wil son in the evnt of war with Mxico. THE NAVAL BILL IS PASBED. " Appropriation Measur* Adopted With out Roll-Call dives Navy $139,590,934. Washington. The house paaaed without a rolleal 1 the annual naval appropriation bill, carrying $133,560.- 334 and providing for the entire Ad ministration naval constructioa pro gram. The building program includes two battleahips, one to be built In some Government navy yard; six tor pedoboat destroyers, one sea going to perdoboat, three coast defense pub marine torpedoboats, to be construct ed on the Pacific Coast and four sub marines. Guilty of Forgery. j Augusta, Ga.—James P. Armstrong entered pleaS'Of guilty in the Superior 1 Court to five indictments changing for gery and one indictment for being I cashier of a bapk which-, became ; fradulently Insolvent, and was aen ; tenced to serve an aggregate of eight year sin the penitentiary. Armstrong ' was cashier of the Irish-American • Bank, which failed last. December. He is also under indictment for em- I bezzlement, but he did not plead guil- Ity to that charge. The report shows 1 a deficit of about 1190,000- 173 DIE II SICILY FROM EMITHPKE SEIBMIC DISTURBANCE BRINGS DEATH AMD RUIN TO VII* LAGEB NEAR MT. AETNA. TERROR IS NOW PREVAILING People Working "In Fields See Their Homii Crumble and Famlllea Pariah. Catania, Sicily.—A greet earthquake br&ught death and destruction to many village# near Monnt Aetna, The number of dead up to date was offl | trially placed at 173, with about 350 Injured. A large part of the devest* ted territory haa not been inspected. The afTucted aooe extends from Zaffarna, the highest village on Mount I Aetna, to the sea, between Afrre Keale, on the south, and Olarre on the north. It includes Llnera, the center of the disturbance, Plsanlo and Santa Verenina. In Linera alone 110 per sona were killed and 300 injured. In Bongardlo 13 dead and 27 injured ! have been taken from the ruin a. At | Constintini 16 were killed and many | injured. These villages and many smaller places were levelleed. The entire district present* a spec j tacle of desolation, ruin and death, i Many of the Injured had not been tak en from the debris. AII train service has been abandoned owing to the col lapae of bridges, broken tracks and . obstructed tunnels. MEDIATORS MEET MAY 11. , Judge Lamar nad Joaeph W. Lehman Will Repreaent United States. Washington.—The opening of the Mexican mediation conference at Ni agara Kalis on the scheduled date — May 18, waa aaaured when word waa received of the departure of the Mexi can delegates from Mexico City for, the conference. Preparations for diapatching rein forcements to General Funston at Vera Cruz should such a movement become ,necessary, went forward steadily, work on twelve tranprost to carry troops, horse and supplies be ing pushed, but no* warlike develop ment occurred. The military appa rently is being held well in leash to avo!4 the possibility of embarrassing the mediation negotiations. A threatening cloud disappeared from the diplomatic horizon, when the German ntearner Kronprinzessln Cecelie, reported to be carrying arms and ammunition for Huerta, returned to Vera Crus, without debarking her war stores at Puerto, Mexico, und it WHS announced that the munitions on thia and a second German steam er, the Bavaria, would be returned to Germany. The possibility either of a seizure or blockade of Puerto, Mex ico, or of an act, perhaps able as a violation of the military status quo, In favor of Huerta, there by was eliminated. Justice Joseph P. Lamar, of the United States Supreme Court, and Frederick W. Lehman, of St. IXHIIS, formerly solicitor, will represent the United States In the conference Suffragists Move on Capitol. Washington.—Several thousand wo men. from virtually every state In the Union, paraded along Pennsyl vania avenue from the White House to the Capital and presented to mem bers of Congress petitions adopted at meetings all over the country a week ago. Five hundred and thirty of the marchers carried these petitions, one for each member of the senate and house, asking the adoption of the Briatow-Mondell resolution, amending the Constitution to enfranchise wo men. Massing themselves on the east steps of the Capitol and with several bands and a chorus of 100 -girls at the entrance to the building, the enthusiastic paraders sang "The March of the Women" by Dr. Ethel Smyth of England and only - heart once before in this country. This demonstration waa witnessed by thou spectacular feature of the afternoon's demonstration waa witnessed by thou sands ofspersona who filled the im mense placa. Millionaire Post Kills Belf. Santa Barbara, Ca!.—With a bullet from a rifle which he had concealed, Charles W. Post, millionaire manufac turer of cereal foods, killed hi m«elf at his winter home here. Evading the nurse who had been attending him since he returned from the east a few weeks ago, he went to his apartment, placed the mussle of the rifle in his mouth and pulled trigger with a toe. Mr. Post was convalescent from as illness which necessitated a major operation sometime ago at Rochester, Minn. Dewey and Daniels Thank Padgett. Washington. Secretary Daniels and Admiral Dewel. on behalf of the entire American Navy, have written to Representative Padgett of Tennes see, chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee, expressing thanks for the defense by Mr. Padgett and other Representatives against attacks made in the house against naval offi cers. The unusual letters are an scho of the flght on the naval bill, which haa just passed Congress. Both con gratulated him on his success. ELEANOR WILSON BECOMES MRS. MM Washington, May t. —Eleanor Ran dolph Wlheon, youngest daughter of the president, and William Gibbs lie- Adoo, secretary of the treasury, were married at the White House at 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon by Rev. Sylvester Beach, of Princeton, N. J. The wedding procession proceeded from the main at airway Into the cor ridor, through the north door of the blue room, to the platform erected In the south bay window of the room. Miss Bailie McAdoo led the proces sion, followed by lira. Sayre and Mias Margaret Wilson. Miss Nancy Lane directly preceded the bride, who was escorted by the president The groom, with Dr. Cary Travers Grayson, met the wedding party at the altar. Mr. McAdoo wore evening clothes and Dr. Grayson wore hia uniform. Rev. Syl vester W. Beach performed the cere mony. After the ceremony the wedding party proceeded to the red room, where they received congratulationa and good wlahea of the company. The and good wishes Of the company. The Marine band furniahed the music. Supper wa» served at small tables In the state dining room. , The decora tions of the blue room were lilies and ferns, and the decoratlona in the din ing-room were pink and white roees. Handsome Wedding Presents. In spite of the amall llat of Invited gueats the wedding presenta were nu merous. Prominent among them were ''■''' * ttii J 'v »/ F\ • W'ffl i f Hib \ Mr*. William a M«Adoo, Drvtsed In Her Wvddlng Gown. the beautiful stiver tea service, given by the members of the bout* of rep resentatives, a piece of Jewelry from members of the senate, twelve silver plates and a platter from the cabinet members and their wives, and a hand some gift from the Justices of the Su preme court. Prom the diplomatic corps, no member of which was in vited, came flowers and good wishes. The bride's bouquet was of orange blossoms, white orchids and lilies of the valley. The flower girls carried white chip hats, hung by rlbbona. tilled with flowers. Miss Margaret Wilson's gown was of soft blue crape with panniers and waist of blue tulle. The neck was finished with a cream lace raff and a flowered sash completed the costume. With this costume was worn a blue lace hat, trimmed with pink roses and touches of black. Mrs. Bayr«'s cos tume was exactly like Miss Wilson's except that the color was pink. The gowns of the little flower girls were white, with blue and pink ribbons. Beautiful Wedding Gown. The wedding gown worn by Miss Wilson Is made of Ivory-white satin and trimmed with real old point lace. The bodice la softly draped with satin, which crosses In front and Is brought to a point below the shoulders, front Cultlvstlna Shrubbery. It mar be said that shrubber/ Is the lacy man's garden. Once planted about your home in cool spring weath er. li stands Its own sturdy ground, calling neither for hoe nor backache. It defies frost and blossoms perennial ly, independent*? of your watchful car e. ... It makes a kind of ne«t of verdure about a home, shelter ing and screening It, and offering Ita romantic sense of seclusion. It turns a nouse into a home.—Rushville Re publican. and back. The V-shaped neck ia fin ished with folds of soft tulle. The long mousquetaire sleeves are mads of tulle. The real old point lace is gracefully draped over the right shoul der to the left side of the waist and is fastened with a spray of orange blos soms; the lace than contlnuea as a > border to the long transparent tunis of tulle, which graduates lo the aide of the akirt at the train. The sweeping train ia three and a half yards In length. A cap effect bridal wreath, wtth orange blossoms and long draped veil was very effective. The old point lare used on the gown is a masterpiece and a work of art in lace making. It is a part of a world famous collection. Hsr Going-Away Dress. The bride's going-away dress 1s a three-piece dress made of corbeau-Mus gabardine. The coat is made of cur» | beau-blue charmeuse and g» bar dins. The front and upper part of back of coat is made of charmeuse. The back is gathered at collar. The three-quar ter sleeve of gabardine is topped with the blue charmeuse. the edge of the gleeve being bound with a flat black silk braid. The soft girdle of gabar* dine ends in front with an oval charmeuse buckle. The bodice Is dark blue chiffon over white. It haa braided •traps of gabardine over the shoulders, with 12 rows of braid over belt of blus gabardine. A white organdie vestes and collar are edged with a rose and green flowered narrow ribbon, fastened in front by three ribbon buttons. Long blue sleeves over white chiffon end la wide cuffs of 16 rows of narrow black braid. ♦ The short skirt Is of gabardine, witfc three circular flounces starting at sides of skirt. These are fastened *5 back with a strap of gabardine a> , tached to which are four small blaofc silk tassels. Between the flouncsr. corbeau charmeuse, to which they a»j attached, showing about one Inch charmeuse between each flounca* Flounces and bottom of skirt are edged with black silk braid. Skstch of Mrs. McAdoo. Mrs. McAdoo Is the only one of thj three daughters of the president wlnj has evinced no inclination to purso* an accomplishment or perfect hersst? in any branch of study. Like haj mother, she has talent as an artist ty oils and has spent two seasons at th« Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia. She haa a keen sense of humor, and . Is much of a diplomat. She Is th» only member of the White House fan liy who has a nickname. She Is called "Nell." In appearance, Mrs. McAdoo Is tall, slender, with a girlish figure, and a light, swinging gait Runs 30 Miles sn Hour. The ostrich Is the largest bird, un able to fly, bat possessed of great speed, being capable of 30 mils* an hour and more, and weighing on the average three hundred and seventy flve pounds. During the breeding sea son they become quite vicious but cannot bartons provided he stays to the side or rear of the bird; and when in a corral one can waft In amonr them without fear. They are very tim id. and In fright WIIIJJM blindly Into anything.
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