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Mexico City Seething* *'Dictator Dreads Assassination Fkr®® ©nsfctgiik ®f AiamrsW Pra&fesdl ill Mm? 3ME©mm©sad it 3Han®irti s g CipatiS THE WEATHER Fair and cooler tonight. Friday Fair. VOLUME XIX, No. 134. FRESH COMPLICATIONS BK TAMPICO VICTORY; REBELS TO ASA ARMS If Granted U. S. Permission to Import Ammunition, Huerla to Protest Halting of His Munitions at Vera Cruz As Un just—Fear Also of Extreme Federal Reprisals in Retreat Through Oil Fields Washington.—The reported capture of Tampico by constitutionalists added a new chapter today to the exciting history of the Mexican situation and officials in diplomatic and government circles discussed the possibility of de velopments that might grow out of the rebel victory. It was believed the constitutionalists immediately would move to import arms and ammunition through Tampico for use in their southern campaign. If that were per mitted some officials suggested that Huerta probably would protest that the halting of shipments of arms for him at Vera Cruz was unjust. On the other hand confidence was expressed that the capture of Tampico would dissipate embarrassing conditions created by the menace to big foreign interests in the territory. Ignite Petroleum. That Gen Zaragoza’s federals might attempt extreme reprisals in their re ported retreat from Tampico was a fear unofficially expressed here today. It was suggested that as they fled back from the coast through the rich oil territory they might ignite tanks of petroleum, directing its flow into the river and threatening a disastrous fire in Tampico. Military observers here stated that such a move was not to be unevj feted. Two Views. Unofficial reports that Huerta had removed General Maas, commander of the troops who were driven out of Vera Cruz during the American occu pation and named as his successor Gen. Pena, led to fear in some quarters that an aggressive movement on Fun ston’s troops might be contemplated. The opinion was suggested elsewhere however, that the change in command ers might have been caused by mili tary expediency, or that Maas might have incurred Huerta’s displeasure. To Be on Time The South American envoys and the American mission today proceeded with their plans for their departure for Niagara Falls. All fear that the Huerta delegation would not arrive in time for the beginning of the confer ence was dispelled by the announce ment that they were to proceed direct from Havana to Key West. They should reach Florida not later than Friday. That would give them ample time to reach the Canadian border town for the beginning of the negotia tions. Indict Burke For Canal Conspiracy to Defraud New York. —John Burke, former manager of the commissary depart ment of the Panama Canal zone, was indicted by the federal grand Jury here today for conspiracy to defraud and for other alleged offenses. He was dis missed sometime ago. Indictments also were returned against three provision dealers at Co lon, Panama. At the time of Burke's removal it was alleged he had ac cepted gratuities from dealers in sup plies. ANTI-TIPPING LAW. Ottawa, Ont.—The bill making tip ping and the taking of tips an indict aable offense has passed the senate committee of the whole practically without opposition. A fine of SIOO for giving or accepting a tip would be Im posed by the measure. r 'HT INCHES OF SNOW FALL IN ADIRONDACKS Gloversville, N. Y.—Eight Inches of snow fell at Pine Lake In the Adirondack® last night. Four inches of snow is reported at Lake Pleasant, and other sections of the Adlrondaicks report a heavy snow storm. , O+'t of 6,000 U. S. Sailors At Taking of Vera Cruz, Not One Under Influence Liquor Washington.—Secretary Daniels announced proudly today that Ad miral Fletcher had reported that out of six thousand American sailors and marines landed at Vera Crux whtn that city was seized, not one was at any time found under the Influence of Hquor. The secretary agrees with Admiral Fletcher that this makes a rt.-ord for the navy, and In fact for any navy. "The order will go Into effect July Ist," replied Secretary Daniels firmly to an inquiry as to whether the president disapproved of his plan to prohibit the bringing of any Intoxicating liquor aboard ship or Into a naval reservation. GRAND CONCERT BY CATHEDRAL CHOIR AT THE CHAUTAUQUA THIS EVENING THE AUGUSTA HERALD GEORGIA LAD SI REST GRAVE Pres’t Wilson Sends Wreath, Gov. Slaton Personal Mes sage As Summerlin Buried at Willacoochee. Willacoochee, Ga, —State and nation joined with the people of this ection in honoring the memory of Randolph Summerlin, the 17-year-old Georgia marine killed at Vera Cruz, who was buried here today with military hon ors. Among those who sent floral of ferings was President Wilson. The gift of the president was accompanied by wreaths and other floral designs from the Spanish-American war vet erans of New York, the Dawson, Ga., chapter of the Daughters of the Revo lution and many others. Governor John M. Slaton of Georgia sent a per sonal message of condolence to the bereaved family. The body of young Summerlin ar rived here at 10 o’clock this morning from New York and lay in state for several hours. A company of the Georgia state guard fired three vol leys over the body after the coffin had been lowered into the grave. Refugees Depict Closing Scenes in Mexico City Vera Cruz.—Observers here believe the latest constitution alists victory at Tampico forms one of the closing scenes of the Huerta dictatorship. Foreign diplomats in Mexico City already have demanded that the battle for the posses sion of the capital be fought in the open. In Mexico City itself revolt is seething It is common gos sip there that members of Gen. Huerta’s official family are jealously watching him for the first sign of weakness, which would mean their ruin as well as his. The provisional president is believed to be in constant danger of assassination, while the city is said to be liable at any moment to an outbreak of anarchy. This is confirmed by many refugees arriving here. GETS NINETEEN YEARS. Mobile, Ala.—Wm. J. Brown, once sentenced to hang and a second time sentenced to serve twenty years in the penitentiary, was convicted for the third time here today of the murder of Alfred Percy, in July, 1012, and was sentenced to serve 1!) years in the state's prison. The verdict In the first trial was set aside by the trial Judge and the supreme court, reversed the second verdict.- Brown's plea was the unwritten law. WEST POINT,’ GA., FIRE West Point, Ga.—Fire early today destroyed the Kady Raker Grocery Company hullding and stock here at a loss of approximately $35,000. THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 14, 1914. ©na Irwd ©n% g HI § 0 Tempi Luoml! Tussapk® United States Regulars Going to Defense of Waterworks at Vera Cruz ilk _ 'HkJrML TflßlKi 'wSKmm EgjL sbli r Lv.J J BK*- ; V . h ‘ t. ImßSpjH IMHIf / xgKtf wFAWmi/ - , ' T’bMrA'v 1 fL'.'/.ifi rsA 4 I. id if? & r i-'Mm. ' Wvwij w IBs ■ |l { H 1 m lif; 111 \iJHHHBnKBHdiIBSI >.. . .1 DENOUNCES HUERTA IN SENATE Upper Chamber Startled By Flaying of Mexican Dictator By Owen. Pres’t Wilson More Than Justified in Refusinq Recoqnition Washington—Asserting that Presi dent Wilson was more than justified in refusing to recognize Victoriano Huerta as president of Mexico, and that the United States must mot turn back until it has established consti tutional government in that Republic, Senator Owen today startled the sen ate with a remarkable denunciation of the Mexican dictator. His speech was an intimate history of Huerta from the time he tore the reins of lower from the hands of Madero to the present day. Through it ran the color of blood and its story reeked with murder, intrigue and violence where innocent men who talked too much went to silence behind prison walls and Huerta by the force of arms and the impelling power oT fear tin posed his will upon 12,000,000 people. Confidential Documents. He rejoiced, he said, that mdiation had been offered. “But," he declared, “let no mistake be made. We must demand order, constitutional self-government., and that, the right of sovereignty be plac ed in the hands of the people of Mex ico, under the safeguard that will promise liberty, human rights and statiility of government to the people of Mexico and assure our own future peace and security, and if necessary, we must enforce these demands at the cannon’s mouth. “If we are to übo force, we must (Continued on Next Page.) Denies Consideration of Exhaustive Mexic Report London.—The British Foreign Of fice today denied as wholly unfound ed a report that Sir Edward Grey had had under consideration a despatch from Sir Lionel Carden, British min ister at Mexico City dealing exhaus tively with the whole Mexican situa tion, INBTANLY KILLED. New York—Howard Jayeott, a thea trical manager In charge of the stag ing of the Hhubert productions, was instantly killed today by a fall from the seventh floor of the hotel where he lived. Splendid Singing at Chautauqua Tonight; Kryl’s Band Friday Afternoon and Night Lovers of Good Music Are Offered a Treat Here Today and Tomorrow, Grand Musical Festival Days—Marcus Keller man Sang to Large Audience This Afternoon—3,ooo Peo ple Enjoyed “Twelfth Night” Last Night Tonight’s and Tomorrow's Program. Evening—Grand Concert The Cathedral Choir. Friday. Grand Musical Festival. Morning—l,eeture. “Harnessing a Fairy” (The Value of Imagi nation) Chaplain Varney. Afternoon- —Band Corcert ...Bohumir Kryl and His Band. Children’s Hour Miss Gillen. Evening—Band Concert and Grand Opera ....Bohumir Kryl and His Band amdj lie Hearts** Gntmd Open. On. The Grand Musical Festival of the Chautauqua is being given In this city today and tomorrow. At 3:30 o'clock this afternoon tho big Chautauqua tent on tho Academy campus was crowded with people to hear Marcus A. Kellerman, noted bari tone singer, every bench under tho canvass being occupied. Kvery hold er of a season ticket who could possi bly attend was there Kellerman was engaged for only one performance here tills ypar. Cathedral Choir Tonight. Tonight at X:3O o'clock, sharp, tho Cathedral Choir, which lias traveled from East to West during the past winter, will present* unique program bound to appeal to every listener. Tho repertoire of the Cathedral Choir Includes short, modern oratorios by such composers as Buck, Htainer and Schnecker, also a number of old hymns, secular solos, duets, quartets and choruses of a very high order, finally closing with a grand finale of an operatic nature This choir comprises not only a company of artists who entertain but Is a suggestion of a choir ideal, sm-h an organization as might appropriate (Contlnued en next page.) Rudely Disturb Dove of Peace in Bryan’s Office With Fisticuffs Washington,—Tho dovn of p one a In th« offl of S frr*tnry of Htat* Bryan wu# rudaly dluturbed yesterday afternoon when Jr fob Tv Conner, formerly consul nt Ht. Fvtersburg. and Frank N. Baus k**tt. Hrorstary Bryan's confidential ,clerk, enic-tfcd In a flat flfftit. Mr. Con ner objected to bclnif delayed In Hscrs \ary Bryan’s ante-room while other visi tor# saw the secretary. The combat ants were separated after Bauskett's nose was bruised and Conner's cheek was cut. Mr Conner mid he had made several Ineffectual attempts to see Hecretary Bryan to find out why he had been dis missed from the service. BOARDING FREIGHT CARS. This photograph shows a detachment of American troopers burying aboard freight cars to rush to (lie defense of the water works that supplies Vera Cruz. The attack on the American outposts guarding the Tejar waterworks, located eight miles southwest of Vera Cruz, was made after a Mexican lieutenant in command of 600 cavalry and infantry demanded the surender of Major Rus sell and three companies of marines entrenched at the pumping station. After sending a scatter ing round of shots the Mexicans withdrew. The detachment of Funston’s soldiers that reinforced Russell’s fighters put an end to all thought on the part of the Mexicans of taking the water works. U. S. SHIPS TO GO UP RIVER Secretary of Navy Gives Ad miral Mayo Full Power to Leave For Tampico—lnter view Granted to Federal Gun boat Commanders Washington, D. C. Secretary Demids luih given Rear Admiral Mayo full power to send American warships up tho Fanuco river to Tampico If iri nix Judgment condltlonfl should warrant KUch action. Won’t Land Force*. Washington, D. C.—Secretary Daniel* explained that Admiral Mayo would not land any force* at Tampico except in the cane of the gravenl emergency without specific order* from the de partment. It wo* explained that lie probably would place id* hospital ships at the di*po*al of the authorities at To mpico. Mr l)nniel* said he had not yet re ceived sufficient Information concern ing the constitutionalist victory to do mend wlmt effect it would have on commerce In Tampico. Another rea son for sending the American ships up the river, It was explained at the de partment was bemuse the hurricane season Is setting In, making the coast hazardous, particularly for the small boats In Iho torpedo flotilla. Won’t Objset. Officials do not expect constitution alist leaders to object to the American sblpH occupying position* In the river. Leading oil companies have experi enced men on the boats lying off Tampico who arc- in readiness to re turn to the fields Immediately. The oil operator* feel that the constitu tionalists will protect their Interests. Ask for Interview. Washington, D. C. The captains of the Mexican Federal gunboats Bravo and Zaragoza whhh came clown tho I’anuco river from Tampico yesterday afternoon have asked Rear Admiral Mayo for an Interview and he has In (Contlnued on Next Page.) $6.00 PER YE AR—5 CENTS PER COPY. FOR FIRST TIME, TRAFFIC IN CANAL SALVOS FIRED AT CRAVES Of DEAD SEANIEN Last Tributes Paid in Different Parts of Nation to Those Killed at Vera Cruz. Thous ands in Processions. Pittsburg, Pa.—ffranclH Patrick He I,owry, seaman of the New Hampshire Billed during the .fighting at Vera Crux, was buried here today with un usual honors. llijhliichh was suspend ed by proclamation of Mayor Joseph G. Armstrong until II o'clock, church lic-lla tolled and uncovered thousands lined the streets as the funeral cor tege, escorted by the second brigade, N. d. I*., passed from Ht. Paul's Roman Catholic Cathedral, where the body was Interred. Schools were closed, the stock exchanges ceased business and even the courts paused eluting tho funeral services, "Abide With Me." Ah tho cortege left the cathedral tho chimes In Trinity Protestant Episco pal Church downtown pealed the not-s of "Nearer, My God to Thee,” and when the body wiih lowered into tho grave they sounded "Abide With Me. ' In all the public- schools in the after noon Hie students were assembled to listen to tiie reading of I'resident Wil son's oration delivered at tho funeral services In the Brooklyn Navy Yard laid Monday. Last Salute, Chicago- Hundreds of soldiers and sailors In uniform with bands playing, headed the funeral cortege whic h to day carried to its last resting place In Waldheim Cemetery the body of Ham uel Welsenhc-rg, tiie Chicago marine killed at Vera Crux. Gov, Dunne, Mayor Harrison, United Htate* Senators Lewis and Hherman, scores of fraternal organizations and hundreds of citizens and public offi cial* were In the procession. A squad of marines from the Great Lake* training school at Lake Bluff, Ills., fired a last salute as tiie body was lowered Into the grave. Funeral services were held In Anshe Kansas,-ih Israel Hynagogne. Gov. Dunne, Hen., tor* Hherman and l-ewl* Mayor Har rison and Judge Hugo Pam of the mu nicipal court made short speeches. Under Gray Skies. Boston Under gray skies New Eng land today burled tier dead from Vera Hruz. The three men who died In the service of their country were Dan (Oontlnued on Next Page.) HOME EDITION Water Borne Freight Now Passinq Through. Tremendous Congestion Cause of Prema ture Opening. Twelve Hours Schedule Washington, D. C. For the first time water home traffic Is now pas sing through the Panama Canal, ac cording to reports that have been re ceived at (lie headquarters of the Pa nama railroad In New York. Though confirmation of the report iuia not yet reached the Washington office of the Isthmian Canal Commis sion, It Is known that ample provis ion had been made by Col. Qoethals for the Institution of water service beginning not later than May 10th. Steady Stream. As a. matter of fact, according to the Panama railroad reports, tho service actually began last Saturday and a steady stream of barges in tow Is now passing through tiie canal. Tremendous congestion In inter oceanic commerce caused by the sus pension of service on the Tehuante pec railroad Iri " southern Mexico brought about Ibis rather premature opening of the canal to trade. Frsight Liners, Several of Hie great freight liners which In conjunction with the similar service on the Pacific, maintained trade lines between Europe and the far East via Tehuantepec, have re cently appeared at Colon and Panama offering cargoes for shipment over land far beyond the- capacity of the Panama railroad. Col. Goethals lias not yet reported to Washington on Just when the canal will he opened lo merchant shipping, hut the under standing here Is that the waterway Is practically finished and that even now there Is a sufficient channel through tlie Cub-bra cut for almost any warship or liner 12 Hours Schedule. It is understood that this barge nerv ier Is to lie operated on about a 12 hours schedule from the Atlantic lo tiie Pacific which allows about an hour's delay In each of the locks. “Bald Jack's” Testimony Unshaken at Becker Trial New York.—" Bald Jack" Rose and tils fellow conspirator, "llrldgie" Webber, occupied the witness stund toilav at the trial of Charles Becker for Bin murder of Herman Rosenthal The state called Rose in re-direct ex amination, reinforcing part* of hi* story that the defense hud attacked yesterday. When he left the stand it was the general opinion that his nar rative in the main had not been shaken. Webber was called by the prosecu tion to tell of tiie part he played In the murder plot and of the gathering of the four gunmen at his poker rooms.