JAW Across Border "WASHINGTON, April 24, 2:45 p. j V. Shortly after 4 o'clock this afternoon Chti Federals began fir i 2 across the line into Larodow Te- The United States jpojtUulfttefnu- rjuclpal building and postonice was ; At Ensenda ; WASHINGTON, April 24, :45 p. tn.--At 9 o'clock- tonight the Navy Department announced that they had, received a telegram from San blegd,"lfrWrAed from Lieutenant jansen, ' eommanaer oi ine uney llown up and the town set, on fire, j enne saying ' that he had arrived The federals evacuated Neuvo Lar- ia Ensenda and that the populace do, across the Rio Grande and fired greatly excited when the des wpon he American troops patrol- troyer entered the harbor. Troops ing the border The fighting lasted were hurriedly stationed to resist for half an hour. Many Mexicans' the expected landing of the Aroeri. ' weTe killed and two Americans were d four field guns were placed -wounded., The guard at .the inn th shore.'. s ,? .., . , t ternational bridge was strength- ' . MEXICO CITY, Thursday by Re tried: early in the day and the ac ""gee ;Traii to .. Verg Cruz,. Friday, ciirjite fire of the Americans pra-' April 24. Mobs In the streets- of vented Invasion of Laredo. Mexico1 City were trampling tne Mars .c e - - , and Stripes under foot and threatening ' Tflf'l fltrV i I ' Americans pedestrians when thcrey ., JL 11 1 11 1 1 j 'ft gee train, engaged under auspices v TTof IVf "V 1 f ' the-British'. and German legations, ; 1 Jl 11 1. All U ,eft f(.r Verla CruZi carrying some 500 Infantry bails (f or Mexico. t WASHINGTON, April 24, 4:30 p. - m. The infantry of the fifth bri- ,. ,i.in t An i i. I ( GElo I - . - 'patch said Zapaia, the southern rebtl 1 ' I I . . II., 11. MnJ... D... was coming to join the lorces with mukoiaii; iw.iu.ni Huerta.- , , ' , . ger Depot. Americans Discharged. -"j . ' All Americans officially employed by OUNf AIRY, April 24. A new national railroads and Mexican' rail, "J modern passenger station is now roads were Immediately discharged assured for this city, this being the de by 'the government. in onJjer that no c'8ion the Norfolk Southern Railway trains tfould be operated except under authorities, who agree, with the citizens the supervision of the government; here that nothing less than a' new depot The refugee train took 20 hours to' w' meet the demands of the city,and make the journey from Mexico, City , traveling public, Some time ago the to Vera Crus.. There were .many de-1 Corporation . Commission ordered $4, lays, but no mibhaps. t ' . , J 000 spent for Improvements in passen- CLEAN tJP (. J"''vS$er ac" 't'e8 herc an the tlue8'on wa8 p.' , .TW decide whether 'the old ' passenger , , , t . . ' , . - , General Civic House and , Back 'a -JW passenger stataqn built;. The Yard 'Campaign Planned. , ew atruclire, which will stand to the . . . . i . -r- .fugitives of-vartous oationalitics. The positions of the American citi zens left' in the federal captial was re made sailed from Galveston at three garded as critical. Nelspn O'Shaigh- clock : tnis afternoon and the cavalry will go -on Tuesday. Three nessy, the American charge; Lieuten ant of the Navy Rowan, atid Captain hundred and fifty refugees on boardH Burnside of the army were 'to leave ri -of the Collier Cyclops and two hun .; a-a ir u A er Trinidad from Tampico for Gal rveston, a few -rrilnutes after three eleven hundred . refugees on ships . at Tampico and two or three hun . -dred more are expected to board ' the . vessels. IPaulding leftTamplco forTuxupam , where they will take on board the ' .American refugees at that place and Convey them to safety. The Americans at Tampico were terror atrtken early in the day when hos- iu oeiiiuuttiiji iious were maue a- Sainsr inem. - In a message to the War Depart ment this afterndon Admiral Bad ger reported that Louis F. Bos well, 4-llipf Ounner'a matn nt rhp hntflo. 'ship Michigan and whose home is Coqltersville, 111., and Ralph Sum merlin, a private marine on the battleship Vermont, whose home is t Willacooche, Ga., had been kil- IatI at- Vara f i-iit Thursday for Manzanillo on the Paci fic coast under a special arrangement with Provisional President Huerta. Threaten Americans Immediately after the news of the landing of Americans at Vera Cruz was made known in the capital by extra editions of newspapers, crowds of students and government office employees began to gather. By duck a mob had assembled in front of the American club, where they smashed windows and howled insults and threats at American citizens inside, all of whom they threatened to assassinate. Some Mexican Extras. The newspapers probably acting under directions of Huerta issued many extras in which they printed dispatches stating EI Paso, Laredo, Nogales and other places had beeji taken by Mexicans. Other dispatch es announced federal troops had gained a great victory at Vera Cruz, where they expected to surround. Better one -Still. The papers declared the Battle ship Louisiana had been sunk by a 'north as soon as plans, specifications , and material can be secured. ( (Contributed.)' There is to be a general civic house and back yard cleaning, , , Smoke La Marca a 10c, Cigar for It has been decreed by the City jc. today at Bradham's. ' , Beautiful CI jb, and all residents 1 are ' " ' 1 expected to welcome the idea.' ' WEDDING AT PARISH HOUSE. ft has been said that a city is as' : , ' ..''". '.". ".'....', :' clean as its people. The CityVBeautt4 The'- Tom -Thumb., yedding, V take ful Club deskes the co-operation . of ip'ace in the Parish House r nday fc-ve every citizen of the town in its cleanup campaign. Leading colored people of the town profess themselves ready and waiting to do their part. , Let every man and woman get the clean-up spir it. , ' "-.: . . -'v Ing at eight o'clock, will be an event of great . interest "to the children. Bring yours, for an hour of pure fun. v - Special today at Bradham's, . fine Candy 29c, per box View on 'Deck of Florida and- Water Front Scene In Tampico CONFEDERATE VETERANS REUNION JACKSONVILLE FLA. v MAY 6-8, 1914 SPECIAL TRAIN FROM , DURHAM, N. C. VIA SOUTHERN RAILWAY Premier Carrier of the South MONDAY MAY 4, 1914. )f special train and round l rip fares as follows: ROUND TRIP 4:30 P. 5:03 P. 5:20 P. 5:40 P. 5:47 P. 6:25 P. 7:12 P. Schedul Leaves Durham Hillsboro Mebanc Graham Burlington Greensboro High Point M., M., M., M., M., M., M., $10.60 10.60 10.60 10.60 10.60 10.60 10.30 Arrive Jacksonville, Tuesday Morning, May 5th. . Rates and schedules in same proportion from intermediate stations. Round trip tickets for this occasion will be' good on all regular trains, and will be on sale May 3 to 7. Final return limit May 15, 1914, or by depositing ticket in Jacksonville and paying fee of 50 cents final limit can be extended until June 4, 1914. Special train will consist of five day coaches, standard pull man sleeping cars, also tourist pirflman sleeping cars!" Have;.yoUr reservations made in advance. , For complete details, reservations, . etc., communicate' with, J. O. JONES, TRAVELLING PASSENGER AGENT, -RALEIGH, N. C. : i (M t'J 7 ; " 1 ' - - - ' ? A4j t ?v'4i f , t - i l.2J,,- . .- r-vv;;yB : - " . . ..: . , . SSSP?sas& iat&lScS'-.S" -lit; v' "1 r U ' v J. j 1 ' 11,1 s r' , , V ia A;, ... . v ..V-.r ..Your Stationery, is the first intimation of : ' Jj , 5" your message.'-Incorrectness will not be v . - . f2 qnestioned if you selects ' v c ' Ilk WTTimrSiVMtfr ' wrtw177 ji ' : SOLD ONLY AT s . v . BRADHAM'S BROAD i ST. STORE t 43l SM K9 We Are Now Serving THE FAMOUS - Montauk Ice Cream , " - Quality JJnexcelled EDWARD CLARK Elks Temple ''. TODAY With Every $1 Purchase We Give 20 Lbs. OF' Granulated Sugar For $1.00 Cash 6nly ParkerGrocery Company 1C5 E. Front St. V Phone 241 BTiamond ValucQ To. those who do not know the extent- and quality of our diamond stock, we ask the pleasure of your in spection, h ' You will find a splendid display ; of perfect stones, mounted in original and exclusive 4 designs that ap peal to those who' know and demand the best. ; Vhen you" are ready to buy a diamond, at what ever price, there are plenty of reasons, why you should come here. ; r i Photos by AriiuirfcM Press Association. - ,i i - v T-JtumrZ' -I.' ..'-. ..; -..; . -"., rim m.aj. k th. flormliln nt Tfon. iflmlrpl Urnk V. Fletcher: In com- Eia rivi iua in luc u'""1!' ' L. . mrii ,.f t h First diiflsion of th6 Atlantic fleet '- The boats sailed ror '- 1 j. .' j. J i. nK1 thA ommf nf rympico. wnere merupiuLe aiiLtm m mt? uvuum w "vbi big wins -n' rlM' FiorM iMpturo No hors ft view of tti Tampico water J. O. BAXTER Jeweler - CrcxRugs The greatest Rug for .the Spring House Cleaners. Best Rug of "its kind and price made. , 1 k " S . -'rf-i r-T. 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