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THE MORMXG ORECTOXIAX, THUESDAT, MAY 14, 1914. in TWO BODIES WHICH FIGURE IN COLORADO SITUATION'. CROWDS AT HERO'S IIILIIIH IMUUn ID The Greatest of All Clothing Sales TRIED FOR MURDER BIER HEAR PANIC 3 r , , What- makes S(Ta this sale doubly ypJp w."1 " attractive is the I t 1 i ' United " W Guarantee. JS "5-; IS Pill ITIR MR inn Fellow Officers Testify Battle at Ludlow Was Started by Strikers' Firing." AIDE DESCRIBES ORDERS Captain Commanded to Advance on XjI 1 1 IX III IK u vii t in y uiiu Tliem Out" Xo Orders liver Oiven to Fire on Tents. DENVER, May 13. Lieutenants R. W. Benedict and S. J. Iamme, two of ficers of the Colorado National Guard, were the chief witnesses today at the trial of Major Patrick J. Hararock be fore the general court-martial at the state rifle range near Golden. Major Hamrock is being tried on charges of murder, manslaughter, arson and lar ceny, growing out of the battle be tween strikers and the state troops at Ludlow on April 20 and the subsequent fire that destroyed the strikers tent colony. The two officers who acted under orders of Major Hamioct on the day of the battle swore: That the battle was started by strik ers, who fired on the National Guards men. That three bombs were fired as signal for assistance only after bullets from strikers' rifles had struck near the military camp. Kxploalon Blamed to Lamp, That Major Hamrock was not in the Immediate vicinity of the tent colony when the fire started. That, in their estimation, the fire was started by an explosion of an over turned lamp and not by the state troops. That two women and 11 children who lost their lives in the tent colony, they believed, died of suifociation hours be fore the fire broke out. ReDresentatives of the United Mine- workers of America, invited to produce witnesses at the hearing, made no an nouncement of their intention up to ad journment late today. In his testimony. Lieutenant Lamme. who is a physician at Laveta, Col., and acted as aide to Major Hamrock in the battle, testified that he carried orders from Major Hamrock to Captain Edwin S. Carson, when that officer with 40 members of Troop A arrived from Trin idad late in the afternoon. Order Given to Dislodge Foe. "The orders were," said the witness. 'to advance down the tracks in the direction of the tent colony to the pumphouse, where the strikers were intrenched, and the Colorado & Soutn- ' ern bridge and 'smoke them out." " "Did you understand that as an order to set fire to the tents? asked Colonel Linjrenf elter. a member of the court. "Not at all, replied Lamme. I con strued it to mean that he should ad vance with a heavy fire and dislodge the strikers." He said he heard Major Hamrock is sue orders to the machine gun opera tors, telling them to direct their fire at the pumphouse and the rifle pits at tho rear of the tent colony. No, orders, he said, were given to fire on the tents. V -rnni -mm iTHWWa WS JMJ'- - - ltMJW!yj!'';lr----;;,riil: i ' ' ' ' H . ' ." II.!!! ) ! I !' i-'-V' " ' " ' " '" ". ' ' in.ni. i.rr r. $n.-& a...' ""'j'"' inn in pinnn)im'TW"t n rrr " few -.tf .'-, Li t f- 'it 1 f ; llr4 rs A - - .i-vaofe, ""'jr'wuci -t.: . j9 1 I VJL-3taJ Scores of Women Swoon in Ef fort to View Catafalque of Chicago's War Victim. RIOT CALL IS TURNED - - S- -r 4 1 o ' 4 ij TOP L.EGISI1ATCRE 1.ISTENIJIG TO GOVERNOR AMMONS' MESSAGE. BE LOW MILITIA COMMISSION. LEFT TO RIGHT CAPTAIN PHIL VASE ISE, MAJOR E. J. BOGGHTO.V, CAPTAIN W. C. BANKS. OWEN FLAYS HUERTA Senator Startles Colleagues With Savage Denunciation. DEMAND MADE FOR ORDER If Necessary, Speaker Would Enforce Decree at Cannon's Mouth, Alter Due Guaranty Against Ter ritorial Acquisition. WASHINGTON, May 13. Asserting that President Wilson was more than Justified in refusing to recognize Huerta, Senator Owen today startled the Senate wltn a strong denunciation of the Mexican dictator. He rejoiced that mediation 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 placed In the hands of the people of Mexico, un der safeguards that will promise lib erty, human rights and stability of government to the people of Mexico and assure our own future peace and se curity, and, if necessary, we roust en force these demands at the cannon s mouth. Cuba Cited as Example of Policy. 'If we are compelled to use force. we must first pledge the United States against retaining Mexican territory, in order to assure the world and the patriotic elements of Mexico of our unselfish purpose to promote civiliza- MAN "BEATEN UP" GETS $38 pin..:.. 7 Tmi. TcubaT ur tne zs elected grovemors or jviex. FARM QUARREL SERIOUS Kewbcrg Man Injured In Kight With Lumber Firm Employe. KEWBERG, Or., May 13. (Special.) When William Crater, an employe of the Charles Spaulding Logging Com pany, . hauled a load of lumber to farm on the Dundee Hills occupied by Dr. W. L. Bishop, Saturday, an alterca tion arose over the unloading of the lumber. Dr. Bishop is reported to have said it was in the wrong place. Crater was struck two blows on the face, it is said, and he picked up piece of wood and struck Dr. Bishop in the side. It is reported that one or more of Dr. Bishop's ribs were broken and that the injury is considered ser ious. officer had Fitted without instructions from the commander-in-chief, but he was not clear in bis own mind whether the action was not entirely proper in the circumstances. The fact that Jef fers tried to Induce the Mexican light- keepers to remain on duty and that even at present the light would be turned over to the Mexicans themselves instantly if they would agree to main tain It was regarded by officials ai ample evidence that the United States Government had no thought of seizing or holding Mexican territory. Lieutenant Malgse Ordered Home. Secretary Garrison let It be known that Lieutenant Charles M. Maigne, the retired Army officer who incurred War Department - displeasure by going through the Mexican federal lines as newspaper correspondent,, would not be courtmartlaled for his indiscretion. Instead, Secretary Garrison has ordered that Lieutenant Maigne be placed on the first transport sailing for the United States and he announced that he would be satisfied if the Army of ficer gave up his activities a. a war correspondent. Lieutenant Maigne went to Mexico as a newspaper corre spondent with the permission of Sec retary Daniels.- In disposing of the Maigne case, Mr. Garrison said that all war correspond ents must comply with tho War De Flashlight Powder Exploded by Pho tographer Adda to Excitement. Folic Check Rush Before Disaster Is Caused. CHICAGO, May 13. The return of the boy of Samuel Meisenberg, the Chicago boy who was among the first of the Americans to lose his life In the occupation of Vera Cruz, was marked today by panic in the City Hall, where the body lay in state three hours. So great was the crush to view the catalfaque In the rotunda of the mu nicipal building that scores of women' fainted, while men caught In the smothering press cried for air. Among the women was Mrs. Morris Meisen berg, mother of the young man. Cool Head. Save Live.. Cool-headed elevator men did much to avert disaster. They opened the doors of their cages and carried those nearest them to the upper floors. while police sought to quiet those in the corridors, and others at the en trance fought to restrain the thou sands who blocked the streets outside and who, ignorant of the situation in side, made desperate efforts to crowd witnin the doors. Several other women fainted and four were bruised In the confusion which arose in the crowded corridor when a flashlight powder was ex ploded by a photographer. When the powder exploded a rush was made for the exits, but the police quickly quelled what might have been a dis astrous panic Riot Call Turned In. Finally the crush became so great that a riot call was turned in and the reinforcement, some of them mounted, succeeded in restoring order. All of those who fainted recovered after being removed. The funeral will be neid wtin run Jewish rites tomorrow and an im mense procession of soldiers, sailors. National Guardsmen, veterans of the Civil and Spanish-American wars and many civic bodies will escort the cortege to the synagogue. Addresses will be made by United States Sen ator Lewis, Governor Dunne and Mayor Harrison. NEAR1NG V Of l:sk$WT- V END J 1 mi 1111 u j i i 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 in v l i a i -f ii i ii in ru til, -x : m j 1 1 1 1 1 j i i i r t, f t i i ! I An event that means more to yHhe clothes-buying public than "j Awuubuu iu lJ-LAO ixibjr auu the men that have attended the sale since the opening of last week will agree with us that such famous makes of clothes, at such a great reduction, that we are offering right in the heart of the clothing season you do not find every day. The entire balance stock of our $20,000 purchase, excepting United $10 and $15 Clothes. 0c $12.50 $16.50 $20.00 $25.00 $30.00 Suits, Suits, Suits, Suits, Suits, $7.85 $9.90 $12.85 $14.75 $17.65 on the Dollar BIG PANTS SPECIAL. 285 Pairs of Pants left in this purchase value $2.50 and more stock at $1.65 OX BPHIIiADEIFHTAX MLW JIE Two Men. Seriously Hurt In Crush at Independence Hall. PHILADELPHIA, May 13. A hun dred thousand people honored today two sons of Philadelphia, who died at Vera Cruz. George McKenzle roinsett, of the battleship Florida, and Charles Allen Smith, of the New Hampshire. It was the greatest public funeral held in Philadelphia since Abraham Lincoln's body lay in state in Inde pendence Hall. So great was the crush of people in Independence Hall, where the sailors Codies lay in state, mat scores or women iaintea. xwo men were seriously injured, one of whom probably will die. The funeral pageant was nearly an hour in passing. At the head of the line were nearly 1000 bluejackets and marines from the Philadelphia Navy Yard. All heads were bared and church 3 Store Open Saturday Night T0I 10:30 EXTRA SPECIAL! 67 suits of broken lots that was caused by our large sale are here, but every wanted size among them, not one worth less than $20. Your choice e they $10.00 -I .1. .,rz-",:: OUi1 -CW.. tit: 262 Washington Street, One Door Above Third the state, has been organized here. Manufacturers of this state at the fac tory minimum wage conference here were among those who attended. $1000 AWARDED COLEMAN Raymond Damage Suit Heard Court of Cheha-lia. In for the 300 visitors, elected Friday. Officers will be Vancouver Club Elects Officers. VANCOUVER, Wash.. May 13. (Spe cial.) The Vancouver "Woman's Club, which takes an active part in the civic welfare of the City of Vancouver, has elected Mrs. Daniel Crowley, president; Mrs. Martha' Harvey, vice-president; Mrs. P. W. Stone, corresponding secre tary; Mrs. F. R. "Whelan, recording sec retary: Mrs. Cromwell Stacey, treas urer; Mrs. Fred Osterman. critic; Mrs. Julia Miller, librarian, and Mrs. W. G. McCorkle, reporter. Following the war, Turkey's trade becima better thsn In years past and the abundant enow wa good for the cropa. nartment reeultlnna psnodallv fnr-lbells along the route toilea as tne mulated for their guidance. He added I bodles passed by. CHEHALIS, Wash.. May 13. (Spe cial.) J. W. Coleman was awarded i verdict for $1000 against the City of Aaymond by a Jury in the Lewis Coun ty Superior Court this atternoon. uoie- I man sued for 25,250. The case came here on change of venue, owing to the I alleged inflamed public opinion in Pa-1 cine County growing out oi criminal charges affecting city officials of Ray mond and others some months ago. Coleman claimed to have been hurt on a defective iiaymona street, xne Jury allowed him merely for his loss of time as a butcner, as nearly as it coum be determined. that failure to observe all of the rules would result in forfeiture of the priv ilege or remaining with the Army. War Correspondents Cheeked I' p. In orders to General Funston today, the Secretary made it plain that he would call for the withdrawal of those who had already gone through the Mexican lines, but for the "apparent RXiTLES USED TO AWE CROWD The orders said: vvitn respect to the accredited cor- The mourners and Mayor Blanken- burg. Captain Hanson, commandant of the Navy Yard and members of Con gress from Philadelphia followed. The rear of the military escore was com posed of Grand Army men, Spanish War veterans and otner military organizations. Teleplione Lineman Awarded Sum After Argument With Patron. OLYMPIA. Wash.. May IS. (Spe cial.) The risk of being "beaten up' by an irate telephone patron is one of the ordinary hazards of the occupation of telephone linesman, the Industrial Insurance Commission has decided. It has awarded Jesse Curry, of Pasco, J3S.05 for injuries. Mr. Curry was sent to repair a sub scrlber's telephone. An argument de veloped. The lineman "had to be hauled home in a dray." according to the report of the manager. WATER SYSTEM STARTED 3kort1i Powdor Citizens Begin Work Bay After Charter I Adopted. BAKER, Or.. May 13. (Special.) North l'owder men were in Baker to day planning for a new air-pressure or tank water system for North Powder as the result of an election there yes terday, when, by eight votes, the citi zens adopted a new charter. This char ter gives the right to issue bonds and makes possible the water system. The election was the outcome of the recent warehouse fires, when, it is re ported, there was not adequate water for fire protection. ico at the time Huerta seized the gov erning powers," the Senator said, "only two at the end of the year remained at home attending their duties. Ten of them had joined the revolution, sev eral had fled the country, and. one had been murdered by a Major-General of Huerta, who tied the Governor of Chihuahua on the railroad track and backed a yard engine over him to teach him better manners. Hucrta's Deposition Merited. 'During the Fall of 1913 numerous evidences appeared of Huerta trying to involve the United States in some act of aggression or invasion. Finally, April 9. he had the impudence to arrest sailors in our uniform under the she! ter of our flag at Tampico, and march them in derision through the streets. He knew perfectly well that his pri vate expression of regret was no amends to this Government for this international affront and indignity. 'Huerta has sought to involve us complications with Japan, which might easily involve our Nation in one of the bloodiest wars in history. "The President was not only justi fied in refusing to recognize Huerta and in seizing Vera Cruz, but he would have been fully justified in deposing Huerta by military force as a bloody despot and a treasonable usurper. Many Hurt in ISTfort to View Body of Corporal in Massachusetts. CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 13. Scenes of disorder tonight attended the effort of thousands of persons to view the body of Corporal Daniels A ki, , t:i.j o. b Vera Cruz. respondents who left your command and went into the interior of Mexico, summon them before you and state that any similar conduct or any devia tion whatever from the rules laid down in the field service regulations ill result in their credentials being sent back to the United States. The State Department has been in formed by the Brazilian Minister in Mexico City in response to inquiry as to tne reported destruction of cables in Mexico, that he has made a thorough nvestlgatlon and found them in word ing condition. Escort Ready for Mexicans. The State Department probably will offer an escort to the Mexican dele gates when ENVOY'S POWERS SLIGHT (Continued From First Page.) SUSPECT AGAIN ARRESTED tarry Miller Again Accused of Myr tle Point Bank Robbery. MARSH PI ELD, Or, May IS. (Spe cial.) Larry Miller, suspected of the Myrtle Point Bank robbery some months ago and held In tail for a time and afterward released, was indicted yesterday by the grand Jury for the robbery, rearrested and is held under bond of $20,000. Miller was a cook and. worked at other similar occupations while here the first time, in 191S. Corvallis to Get Sew Church. rORVAIXIS. Or., May 13. (Special.) The Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, of this city, is contemplating building a new edifice during the com ing Summer or Fall and members are makirie liberal contributions. On Fri day nlsht of this week local talent will srive a benefit recital for the new ciiurclu comfort. Santiseptic Lo for their departure and Counsellor Lan sing spent much time with the Amerl can representatives, familiarlxing them with the situation. Mr. Lansing said that the status of the American rep resentatives would be unofflclaL they would bear no credentials an would not have plenipotentiary pow ers. All steps would be referred for final decision to the President and Sec retary of State at Washington. Mr. Lansing said, however, the American emissaries would have certain instruc tions and probably would be able participate In the elimination of some points in the proposals, as they were made. LlKhthoase lad drat Clvea Coacert. The Lobos Island incident still giving some concern to the Navy De partment. Secretary Daniels said to day that he intended to await arrival of detailed reports from Admiral Badger before undertaking to pass on the con duct of Lieutenant-Commander Jeffers, of the destroyer Fanning, in giving the Mexican lighthouse keeper a certlfl cate to the effect that he had been dis possessed by force. Women, children and men were knocked down and trampled on. Many fainted and were taken into the Ar mory, where the body lay in state Soon nearly every room contained some who had been hurt or overcome. A call was sent tor police and xor doctors. The 20 additional police who responded proved insufficient and ml Utia officers organized a provisional comoany. the members of which were to the mediation conference I sent out armed with rifles to keep the they reach Key West, although I crowd in check. Mother's Corijrress Convene. OLYMPIA. Wash.. May 13. (Special.) -The Congress of Mothers and Parent- Teachers' Association convened here to day for its three-day session, oover nor Lister and Mayor Mottman deliv ered addresses of welcome. Governor and Mrs Lister held a reception tonignt the firmness with which they declined BadgeV and" General TuUon when Sp, IXKik and Wsten Club Forced they passed through Vera Crus Inclines I OLYMPIA, Wash., May 13. (Special.) officials to believe that the escort I a. Thurston County branch of the Stop, probably will not be accepted. Look and Listen League, formed to The following information as to the 1 combat initiative measures regarded Huerta delegation was given out by I Bg dangerous by business interests of tne state department: Emllio Rabasa is the author of the best Mexican work on international law and Huerta's choice for Ambassa dor to Washington, ad he been rec ognized. He also was candidate for Minister of Foreign Relations. "Angustin Rodriguez is director of the school of law, Mexico City, and oldest practicing attorney In the re public. Luis Elguero is a senator, capitalist. politician, lawyer of note, also inven tor, appointed by Mexican government for national and central banks of Mex ico, and member of board of direc tors of national railways. Rafael Elguero, son of Luis Elguero, is secretary of the delegation. The at taches are Manuel Martinez Delcampo, an employe of the Mexican foreign of f ices, formerly a chief of protocol in that department, and Rafael Capitello. an employe of the foreign office. to is Row River Mall Resumes. COTTAGE GROVE. Or, Ma? 13. (Special.) After being idle for several months, the Row River mill resumed operations Wednesday. The Idleness of the mill was necessitated by lack of available timber. A railroad has since been built to another tract of timber that will furnish an ample supply of logs. The Secret of Success. 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