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THE MORNTXG OREGOXIAX. "WTED JfESD AT, APRIL 22, 1914. TRINIDAD DEATH TOLL PROBABLY 25 PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING TRANSPORT WHICH BOMBARDED VERA CRTJZ YESTERDAY, ONE OF BATTLESHIPS IN HARBOR, AND AMERICAN CONSUL IN CAPTURED CITY DOUBLE STAMPS TODAY TILL 2 O'CLOCK SO Brlrtjar this coupon S'i ,L". grading J 50 Extra in Art Section Use Coupon Open a Monthly Account and use oar excellent Phone and Delivery Service. - - ....... n mi lllM cash purchase of one dollar Art sec Hood and Th Women "Caught Like Rats in Trap" and Children, Too, 'U. Die of Suffocation. Attractive Buys in Our Stationery Department SOAP 10c Castile "Olivia," this week 5 Birthday C Wedding A Anniversary K. Score D Place S 5c to 50 c MILITIA IS EXONERATED 4 - m -. "S i " - mm K mm , -mT xmmmm or more in our I lion Second JTloor. I only on Wednesday I nursday. April 21-23. I i .Major Hamrock Denies That Guards men Set Fire to Indlow Tents, IVliieli Add to Total Dead. , Strikers Start "War. TTIINTD AT?. Colo.. April 21. With seven identified Ieaa In Trinidad morgues and a list of 18 missing and rpportPd dead, the toll of yesterday's battle between state troops and strikers at and near Ludlow -will probably reach 25. Anions thosa reported missing are four women and 13 children, who are believed to have been suffocated by the fire that destroyed the strikers' tents t the close of yesterday's fight. Earlier in the day they had hidden in trenches in the colony to escape the rifle and machine grun fire that raked the tents. The list of known injured consists of three soldiers who were brought to Trinidad tonight. Trinidad is horror-stricken tonight by reports of the number of women, children and non-combatants who lost their lives in yesterday's fight and in the fire that followed "It is horrible," said John McLennan, president of District No. 15, United Mine Workers of America, who is in charge U local headquarters. Women CanKht Like Rata. "They were caught like rats in a trap," lie added. "The bodies of two women and ten childrrn were seen in one trench," was stated at the Ludlow military camp tonight. "God only knows how many jet will be found." Major Hamrock tonight denied the report that the Ludlow tents were set on fire by the militia.' The blaze start ed, he said, near the southwest corner of the colons', while tho troops were encaged in an attack on the strikers who were entrenched in the pump. liouse. Fanned by a brisk west wind, the flames spread with incredible speed and in a few minutes the entire colony was a smoldering heap of ashes. He also reiterated the statement that tho fighting was precipitated by a band of Greek strikers under Louis Tikas, who opened fire upon military tents of Ludlow. Tikas. he declared, had prom ised a few minutes previously to go out among a party of strikers that had en trenched in an arroyo west of the col ony. and induce them to disarm. Soldiers Driven Out by Bullets. The soldiers were driven out of their eamp by a hail of bullets, according to tho officer. Later, he said, the strik ers moved around back of the colony and took a position along tho Colorado & Southeastern tracks and attacked the Linderfelt detachment. Major Ham rock then moved up and placed his men in the railroad yards. More than 200 women and children, refugees from tho miners' colony, to night are being cared for in Trinidad. The hall of the Trinidad Trades As sembly has been turned into a tempor ary dormitory and hospital. Many are suffering from burns and Injuries, but none are said to be serious. Food and bedding is being prepared by the union. A force of armed strikers,' estimated at 600 or more, is entrenched in the hills north and east of the ruins of the tents. Two hundred militiamen under Major Hamrock, Captain Carson, Lieu tenant Linderfelt, Lieutenant Lawrence and Lieutenant Chase are stationed In and about Ludlow. Militiamen and etrikers today professed fear of an at tack should they appear to search for bodies among the ruins of the colony. ' Undertakers, with a flag of truce, left tonight to search for bodies. HOMICIDE DEGREE VOID -HERMAN POCH CASE DECISION RE VERSED BY SUPREME COURT. Opinion Says Lower Court Erred 1 Admitting; Story of Woman Ac - euaed of Belnjr Accomplice. la RALEM. Or., April 21. (Special.) Holding that the lower 'court made an error in admitting; certain testimony of the prisoner s accomplice, the Su jireme Court today reversed the decree of the Crook County Circuit Court in the case of Gaylord Daniels, .who with Fannie C. Poch -was accused of slay ing the woman's ..husband, . Herman T"och. The woman was acquitted and the man was convicted of homicide in the second degree. The Circuit Court allowed as; evi ifneo a statement of the woman made after the crime. The Supreme Court iheld this to be an error, as the prose cution was on the theory that the homicide was the result of a consplr acy. The Supreme Court held that only statements made by the alleged conspirators before the. commission of the crime should have been admitted ly the trial Judge.. Other opinions are as follows: Columbia City Land Company, id ellant. vs. Charles , S.- Ruhl,- appealed Irom Columbia County; suit to. deter mine a boundary line; affirmed. Fred C. Powell vs. the Southerlin Land & Water Company, appellant. appealed from Douglas County; action ior damages for personal injuries; af firmed. Minerva A. Jones et al. vs. Henry E. jwcjinn, judge circuit Court of Mult nomah County, mandamus proceedings to require defendant to enter decree in accordance ' with mandate of Su preme Court, denied. A. A. Cunningham vs.-J. C. Friendly, appellant, appealed from . Multnomah County; petition for rehearing denied Nellie McDanlel vs. Lebanon Lumber Company, appellant, appealed from Linn County; suit for damages for per sonal injuries; anirmea. Petitions for rehearing were denied in tne following: cases: Paulson vs. Oregon Surety & Casualty Company, Louis vs. Chamberlain. Bean vs. Eyre. Coach vs. Gage, Williams vs. Pacific tourety company, Kellogg vs. Ford, Turk vs. Botsford and Maxwell Land & Irrigation Company vs. Hermiston Bank & Trust Company. i Paroled Gunman Kearrested. MARSHFIELD, Or.. April 21. (Spe cial.) John Marsden, a resident- of this section for many years, u taken into custody today and returned to Coquille, where his parole will likely be revoked by Judge John S. Coke. Marsden. three years ago, assaulted J. W. Bennett in his law office with a gun, but was kept from- shooting by the office force. After trial Marsden wai paroled. When ar rested today he ie alleged to have been making new threats, and had an auto jiiatic un In. his possession. . ... - I -I - ' : . r ' -I III v VETERA Hi) AY GO ABOVE CRi:,SER PRAIRIE; waMAM W CANADA, CO.XSIL. BELOW . i Spanish War Soldiers Offer to Raise Regiment. OFFICIAL REPLY IS AWAITED Oregon Commander Advises Secre tary Garrison Troops Could Be Heady for Service In "Week After Call to Arms Is Made. The Spanish War Veterans of Oregon will raise a regiment for service in Mexico, if more troops are needed. A telegram offering .to do this was sent last night to Secretary of War Garrison by Jay H. Upton, department commander, and John T. Richardson, department adjutant, of the Oregron United Spanish War Veterans. In case Secretary Garrison authorizes the raising: of the regiment, it is de clared the regiment can be recruited to full war strength and mobilized in Portland within a week from the time word is received from Washington. a his regiment, according to the offer made to Secretary Garrison, will be composed entirely of men who saw actual service in Cuba, Porto Rico, the Philippines or China. Ihe Spanish War Veterns have kept up a semi-military organization since the war in Cuba and the Philippines. and the records of their organizations show that there are enough men who saw service in those Islands in Oregon to raise a regiment. It is believed there would be no dif- ficutly in getting the necessary equip ment, as the War Department has large supplies of uniforms, munitions and other equipment stored at depots on the racmc uoasi. Also, it Js regarded as almost a cer tainty, in case more troops than the Regular Army and the Militia Reserve of 120,000 are needed, that the Spanish War Veterns will receive the first call to arms. They are soldiers already made, and should be of greater value than any body of men in the country except the regulars, because of their experience in actual service. The following is the telegram Bent to Secretary Garrison: Portland. Or., April 21. Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. We offer in the name of the Depart ment of Oregon, United Spanish War Veterans, to raise a war strength regi ment of infantry, composed of men who had actual service in Cuba, Porto Rico, Philippines and China In Spanish American War, for foreign service in Mexico J AT H. UPTON, Department cfommander. JOHN Y. RICHARDSON. , , Department Adjutant. SENATE STILL IN -DEBATE (Continued From First Page.) and cut-throat above another murderer and cut-throat.-" : Senator Shively made a plea for the nouse resolution. He - declared tho President did not want war, but that me L.oage preamble meant nothing else limn war. " "This proposed preamble would trans. form this resolution into a declaration of war," he said. "If we are to make a declaration of war then let us make It- Lt us not engage In the snivelling. pharlseeism of cltint; facts which Justi fy war, and instant war, and then adopt these resolutions. Ara we in the same breath, to ' declare half a dozen reasons why war should be declared on Mexico and in concluding the resolu tion declare our purpose not to do so? There can be no question as to what the natural effect of that preamble would te it addressed to any great power of the world. All" the recitations oi tne resolves would be idle." "I want," said Senator Williams, of Mississippi, "that this resolution shall be so worded that the world shall know It shall be war on Huerta until either Huerta salutes that flag or Huerta be comes an American prisoner or Huerta dies. A wave of applause swept the gal leries. - The sergeant-at-arms -111 clear the galleries." directed the Vice-Fresident. ABOVE CntlSER PRAIRIE; WILI.t M BATTLESHIP About 100 men were immediately re moved. Senator Works offered a resolution to accept Iiucrta'8 expression of regret as full satisfaction, making- as he did so a plea for peace. Senator William Alden Smith said that in the Spanish War. case "no iron clad resolution was presented to Con gress by the President as embodying the will of the executive. "President McKinley," tie said, "had no personal pique to gratify. There was no studied hatred of individuals in his great heart. ''The President told us yesterday that the citizens of the United States have been singled out for insult and injury in Mexico. Is'o other nation has treated Mexico as we have treated her. Every other nation represented there recog nized Mexico's de facto government all but three Argentin.. Chile and Bra zil. What have we done to help bleed ing Mexico?" It is not a pleasant thing, ne con cluded, "to reclta the historical facts as to our attitude toward Mexico. I have never criticised the President, but I have thought about the least respect able thing our Government could do was to aid and abet banditti and revo lutionists in a friendly state." "The present revolution in Mexico, Senator Smith said, had been backed and encouraged by an organization with offices in the city of Washington. He named the Mexicans whom he said were connected with the organization. These included Mrs. Francisco Madero, widow of the murdered president of the republic, and her brother, Manuel Perez Romero. Senator Smith asserted that Francisco Madero, Sr., Dr. Francisco V. Gomez and Senor Llmantour met in a New York hotel to discuss the Mexican situation and could have prevented the battle of Juarez had they been able to agree on the division of railroad property and oil lands. "Think of it" said he. "The lives of 17,000,000 in the lyinds of these men." Senator Thomas asked if the blood shed in any war which might result would not Justly rest on these three men. Senator Smith agreed this was a Just statement. Senator Shively rushed over to Thomas' seat and engaged in earnest conversation. Senator Thomas banged his fist on his desk with a show of determination as he answered: "Surely the Senate will not permit itself to be put into a straitjacket in uttering Its decree," said he. "I shall support the resolution of the Senator from Mas sachusetts because every statement in It Is true." Senator Thomas said that "war with Mexico would be no holiday, affair." He declared that he wished Congress had power to force the "owners of newspapers, the editors and the men who from the public platform and in private, have been crying for war" to go to the front in place of privates in the Army. "We ought to give assurance to the world that we not only do not want but that we will not take any more territory," he said. - "I would not grive one single clear-eyed American boy for all the land and all of the people of Mexico." An air of excitement and grave con cern pervaded the chamber when the Senate reconvened at 8 o clock. The crowded galleries and the floor were alive with the news that four Amer lean marines had been killed and 20 wounded in taking Vera Cruz. Senator Root opened .tne night ses sion with a speech . supporting: the JUodge substitute. Senator Root said that the foreign relations committee resolution, "While omitting the name of Huerta, made it plain that it was directed against him. He expressed the "highest regard for the President and highest confidence in his purpose." "But we are not asked to express our confidence in him," he continued "We are asked as a part of our duty here to deolare a certain course of action in certain conditions to be 'Justl tied.' We are called upon to do our duty to the hundred million people of this country and our duty to the civil lzed world." The resolution Senator Root said called for "forceful armed compulsion of the defacto government of a friend ly nation to make amends lor au In suit to the flag of this country. "We cannot Justify this," he con tinued, "on our confidence in the Presi dent. We must Justify ourselves before the conscience of the people of our country and before the eyes of the civilized world. What is that Justifica tion? Mark you I do not say there is DO justlflsaUon. I ask what U itr W. CANADA, COXSIX. UTAH. NAVAL FORCE READY Militia Expect to Be Called On to Help Man Warships. EVERY MEMBER AT DRILL Lieutenant Commander Says Men Are JTot Be in 5 Accepted Promis cuously AU Know Stations and General Duties. "We are making preparations in ex pectation of being called on to assist in manning some of the Pacific fleet and can move by land or water on a moment's notice," said Lieutenant' Commander Blair, of the Oregon Naval Militia, last night. It was the occasion of the main drill of the week aboard the Boston and not a face was missing from her crew, for the day's news from Mexico had filled all with a stirring desire to head south and Join the regular force in the work of getting a foothold in Huerta's terri tory. Four men "took on" with the citizen Jackies during the evening and many others inquired as to qualifications. while a few apparently carried away by enthusiasm were not admitted. 140 Are Ob Haad. "Men are not being; accepted pro- miscously, but we are enlisting ap plicants of experience either in the regular service or in the militia, and we have 140 on hand tonight who could move at once, while fully 100 more are available in the city who would go should the Navy Department issue a call," said Lieutenant-Commander Blair. My impression is that in the event Naval Militia bodies on the Coast are called they will be used to assist skele ton regular crews in manning ships and sucn a move would be to the advantage of the Oregon men, for virtually all have cruised on vessels In commission and know stations and general duties. "In the matter of service the Oregon Naval Militia is young, but its work is up to the standard, and what may be lacking in actual experience is more than made up in patriotism. Give u the opportunity and we will make i showing." Commanders Give Praise. The men drill aboard the Boston each Tuesday and Friday nights, and most of them are on hand Sundays to master features in run and rifle practice. Cruises on the cruisers Maryland and SU Louis terminated to the credit of the Oregon men, and commanders of both vessels lauded them for duties well performed, predicting tney would make a crack organization because of the willingness with which they shorn dered their responsibilities. Captain Prichett, who was in charge of recruiting offices in Portland for the United States Marine Corps, was ordered to San Francisco to take charge of 250 marines who will be used in the formation of a fourth expeditionary regiment and his work here has been taken up by Lieutenant Udell. Vera Croi Showing- la Aid. The showing made yesterday by ma rines atTFera Cruz, which is a repeti tion of the work for which that branch of the fighting force is noted, is at trading unusual attention toward the soldiers, as they are often referred to in the service, and enlistments are expected to be stimulated. Regardless of the demand for admission, there will be no lowering of the bars In the mat ter of qualifications as to character and physical fitness. Uncle Sam's marines have been the first in many engagements in foreign lands and have been in the thick of numerous unpleasant demonstrations, yet always with credit to themselves and the flag they fight under. According to local officers, it is prob able that the Eighth Brigade, com manded by Brigadier-General John J. Pershing, will be the first troops or dered southward. 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The announced purpose of his visit is to see his wife and family, who are n 1 Paso, but it is believed he de sires to be on the border primarily to prevent any provocative action by the garrison here or by citizens and to be on the ground Biiouia complications arise. OFFICER SEEKS SERVICE HEAD NAVY RECRl'ITI.V OFFICE ASKS TO LEAVE FOR WAC Men Enlisted la Portland Sent South at Once and Asnigned to Active Work, Says Lieutenant R. R. Smith. Lieutenant R. R. Smith, U.- S. N.. com manding the Navydetacbment engaged In recruiting dut"s here, has "cast his hat into the ring" by telegraphing a request to the Navy Department that he be relieved here and ordered to sea. His message was sent yesterday and he is anxiously awaiting a reply, hoping he will be detailed to one of the ships being outfitted on the Coast for service on the Pacific side. "Men being enlisted at Portland are sent to San Francisco the day they are accepted and, as the work or placing ships in commission is under way there, it Is probable recruits will be assigned to active work at once, or . at least after but a short stay at the training sta tion." said. Lieutenant Smith last night. "1 understand, unoffi tally, that blue Jackets have been ordered from the training ships to vessels being supplied and provisioned for Mexican duty, and they may see active Service. "I have received no orders to stop enlistments, though the Navy has had its full strength for some time. Of course, there are batches of men dis charged daily, their enlistments expir ing, so there are opportunities tor others. However, with such a desire on the part of some .desirable material to get to the front. It may be deemed advisable soon to curtail recruiting work." BIG GUNS MAY BE USED fContlnuert From First Page.) Department seeking information about the killed and wounded. There were tears in bis eyes as he left. He said he had learned that the marines prob ably would march on Mexico City. Secretary Bryan tonight, as a pre caution, had extra police sent to guard the Mexican embassy here. There were "Marines and bluejackets landed at no signs of disturbances, but it was thought best to take the precaution. Consul Canada's report follows: 11:30 this morning, immediately taking possession of cable office, postofflce. telegraph offices and customs House, also railroad terminals and yards with rolling stock. Notwithstanding firing from housetops, we are masters of the situation so far without use of heavy guns. Our men are simply defending: themselves. Some resistance from naval vessels soon silenced by guns on Prairie. At this time reported four of our men killed and 20 wounded. American newspapermen and several other Americans in Consulate. Sev eral Americans, Including some women, who refused to go aboard refugee ships are now marooned in hotels within firing lines. Trains from Mexico City did not arrive." Rear-Admiral Badger, with the first ships of the Atlantic fleet, reached Vera Crux tonight, baying; bf 4 Pure Grape Vinegar With all the bouquet of the fruit. Large bottles 20 Small (12-ounce) bottles. 10 Ripe Imported Olives in olive oil. Delicate and Delicious. Reg. 73c; special, bottle 4 Toilet Articles $1.50 Oriental Cream 69 $1 Othine, double strength. . .85 50c Pebeco (limited) 28 50c Sempre Giovine 34 25c Swansdown Face Powder, 11 25c Bell's Talcum Powder 0 Camera; J. B. L. CASCADES Get a Book! "The Internal Bath" "DY-IT" Any Color For your last year's 'straw hat; makes it new for verted from Tampico, where only the cruiser Des Moines remains. The air had been filled with all sorts of sensational rumors during the day. Officials, were nervously expectant. Rear-Admiral Fletcher's report came in quick time from Vera Cruz, how ever, describing briefly what had taken place. The Cabinet Secretaries who discussed Fletcher's report with Pres ident Wilson for nearly an hour showed by their demeanor that the loss of life and bloodshed had affected them srreatly. Information which came from sources close to' the Cabinet council was to the "effect that the President exercised self-restraint and calmly determined that with the seizure of Vera Cruz and the prevention of shipments of arms from reaching Huerta. further steps would not be taken by the American Government for the present. The fu ture depends on action by the Huerta authorities. Secretary Garrison an nounced emphatically that no troop movements bad been ordered. MORE BATTLESHIPS CALLED V irginia, Nebraska and Georgia Will Be Hushed to Mexico. BOSTON. April 21. Activity at the Charleston Navy-yard, which began yesterday with the receipt of orders to prepare the battleships Virginia. 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