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Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22
24-HOURS ARMISTiCE.
Gen. Madero Says No Attack on Juarez
Within That Time.

.ladtr6's Camp. Near El Paso, Tex
as, April 2t.-With the arrival in camp
tonight ii Francisco Madero ST.. and
his peace missionaries. General Ma
dero said that he would make no at
tack IN Juarcz for another a hours.
'fhiS decision MAS due partly to the
arrival - his father in the hope %
peace, but principally To a code tele-
gram rom Dr. Nasquez Gomez at
Washington insisting that an attack
on the city across the river from FL
Paso It this time would be unwise and
probably would he the signal for
American intervention.
Dr.. Gomez insisted that public senti-
inent WAS now in favor of ending the
strife and the certain heavy loss of
life in an attack on Juaroz would turn
the tide Of moral support away from
the rebellion.
The leader of the revolt was plainly
pertmbed at the situation in which he
found himself
Not To attack would make him a great
er laughing stock than was Orozo. who
marched to the city gates several weeks
ago only TO retreat without firing an Of
feEsive Shot. incidentally one of his
principal leaders has told him that if
the present campaign ends in fiasco he
will leave the generals forces and oper-
ate independently,
on the other hand Diaz has made n
great concession in changing cabinet min
isters and granting political reforms. and
Washington and memoers of his own
family urged Madero to desist
The peace emissaries arrived at nine
o'clock tonight. The party consisted of
Francisco Madero Sr., his brother Ernes-
to, his son Alfonso Rafael l.. Hernanda "a.
and Frederick Moye a merchant of Chi
huahua, who joined the mission at that
city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

After it had been burning for some
length of time, u fire was discovered
Thursday evening. that destroyed the
entire set of buildings owned by George
Ducharme at the corner of the South
River road and South avenue. Lewis
ton. The loss is placed at over S3500.
p. ]. Cronin. captain of the Hook and
Ladder Company in the Lewiston fire
department for many years. has been
elected to the board of engineers to
succeed the late NJ. p. McGillicuddy,
at the session of the Board of Fire
Commissioners.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22

Miss Alberta Foss lcft Friday for Mt
Vernon, Whtre she VIII be present AZ
the installation of a l:o!al NeighboI
lodge.
Mr.. aud Mrs. john Clark and John
Mason and daughter of Mexico are in
towd, called ~ tlr death of Mrs. Ly-,
dia O;ir. Thcy accompanied the re-'
mains r"rr.
M preaching service at the Metho-
dist church sunday morning, as the
Hastor. Rev. L. \. Rich. is attendingi
Conference. Sunday school at r. The
regular pravermeeting will take place
as nsuGl.
Extensive repairs are being made at
The Gerald Hotel. which WAS recently
bought by Mr.. Allen of Boston. The
MOTEL is being renovated thoroughly
and II is Mr.. Aliens idea to run Il
first -claSs house. 1T is the intention to-
hold a large banquet com, time in May
as Il fitting re-opcning for the ll4tel.
sir. Mcrriiield. former night clerk sill
act us day clerk, and Barron IoPrson
as night clerk.
Tho younger set viii meet at go
Saturday afternoon with Miss CARROLL
Chapman. i
Mrs. John Williams was visiting
friends at North Nassalboro Thursday.
The usual services will take place
sunday at the I'niversalst church,
with preaching by the pastor, Rev. r.,
:. Barton at 1890; sunday school at
1l.45.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22
ARMlSTiCE CONFUSION.
Interpretation Of Peace Procedure Be-
iieved Cause of Madero's Rejection.

Washington, April 2l.-Confusion as to
the Interpretation of an armisuce is be-
lieved by DR.. Nasquez Gomez, head of
the confidential agency of the Mexican
revoutionists. to be responsible for the
hitch in the truce which had been par
TALLY arranged with the Mexican govern
ment and which General Madero has re-
jeeted.
Gomez sent long telegram tn Gen.
Madero today in which he pointed ont
that it was necessary not to confuse the
armistice proposition with the peace pro-
posals which were 10 follow. He deelar-
I'd in his message that neither side would
gain or lose by an armistice, the primary
condition being that the status quo be i'm
posed on all military operations, which
would include, of course. the shipment
Of arms. or the bringing up of rein-
forcements to the north of Mexico,
thing which General Madero yesterday
said was probably the Mexican govern
ment's idea in favoring the armistice.
DIR. Gomez is said TO have indicated to
the rebel chief the needlessness of an
attack on Juarez now, in view of the fact
that if there is a disagreement in the
peace negotiations following the armis-
tice, General Madero still would be in
position to attack JuareZ. The ultimatum
issued by General Madero to the effect
that he would attack JuareZ today unless
he was assured that President DlaZ
would resign has been formally communi-
Gated by Or. Gomez to the Mexican gov
ernment.
DR.. Gomez was not optimistic as to n
favorable response. He is said to be of
he opinion that while the retirement of
President Diaz is an ultimate, necessity
for the complete restoration of tranquil
ty in the Republic state of anarchy
and lawlessness would be likely 10 fol-
low any announcement of assurances that
General Diaz would abdicate the Presi-
dency.
1t is said that DIR. Gomez believes an
assurance that President Diaz would re-
sign should be given only after all the
other conditions of peace are arranged,
which he thinks would occupy at least
a month, during which time the country
would be returning to its normal condi-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22
CONGRESS-.
fContinued from Page One.)

free agricultural machinery were car
ried Cat,Asbut as their party leaders
held Atinat2 any amendment would de-
feat the whole trade agreement they
cheerfully voted the amendments
down.
The Republicans who taunted them
with opposing free admission of these
important products were met with the
assertion that the Democrats would
lay the, ''new farmers free list bill'
before the House next week and that
an opportunity would then be given
20 vote for free meat, machinery. lum-
ber and a score of otner things.
This defence was met by Republican
"Stand patters" with the charge that
the Democrats knew the free list bill
could not pass the Senate nor obtain
the Presidents approval. Attempts to
put fresh and canned meats ON the
Tree list section of the reciprocity bill
were made by Martin of South Da-
kota, Foster of Vermont, Lenroot of
Wisconsin and Norris of Nebraska.
Req, Lenroot finally proposed the
whole Democratic free list bin as an
amendment and although Sherley of
Kentucky, who was presiding, ruled
that it was in order, the Democrats
stoically voted against it.
The section of the bill relating to
free admission of pulp and paper pro-
voked the sharpest discussion. Mann of
Illinois. The Republican leader, said
that it was exactly in the terms agreed
upon by the two countries.
Former Speaker Cannon bitterly at
tackled this section of the bill. Let s
fring Canada down here and surren-
der the halls of Congress to him." he
exclaimed.
Longworth Of Ohio pointed out that
any reduction of duties as proposed in
the free list amendments would violate
the relations between the United
States and all other countries. since it
would give Canadian goods a special
preference in the American markets.
L challenge the statement that we
are going 10 pass the free list bill lat
er on, with the expectation that 1t will
not become law said Democratic
Leader Underwood in reply - rtate-
ments by Republican oppone9t- of the
reciprocity bill. The free is dill Will
become law, or the Republiea,. Senate
that kills it OF the Repubt'~an Presi-
dent that vetos it Will never be heard
from again
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22

of engineering work. Not only is the
town fortified TO defend itself, but it
has several field guns and three or four
rapid fire guns calculated to- prove
most effective in scattering -thep-eR--
emy when thes' are opened.
The rebel army has now had Juarez
surrounded on the northwest, west and
southwest for more than IS hours and has
been busy surrounding the city steadily
since last Friday, when the first detach-
ment arrived. II hatlled all next day l.
miles from Juarez with small band of
the defenders of the town.
Since that time none of the Federals
have ventured outside Of the city limits.
but tney have been busy inside preparing
for the attack
1t is officially stated in ,IuareZ that Cen
Antonio Rabaso is "n ronte from Chihua-
hua with heavy artillery and cavalry to
reinforce tie garrison, and the Federals
say the rebels could not hold the town
if they took it, Colonel Giuseppe Carl
ba!di, chief of staff to Madero. answering
this report declared today:
I'VE are not afraid Of hugaboos. We
Will take Jaurcz when We can. II the Fed
erals then attack us again. it viii be our
business to defend ourselves"
The United states troops that have
been in camp near Fort Bliss, have moved
down into the city and are now camped
close to the border These troops are in
addition to those on active border patrol
At the Insurrecto junta in FL Paso the
clerical force was mp late last night
drafting kilograms. dccpheri3g and send
ing messages. several couriers left dur
ing the night for the 1nsurrccto camp;
others We're prepared for an early start
this morning.
AS all correspondence between DIR. Com
ez in Washington and the local junta is
in cipher. the clerical force is kept busy.
There was much expectancy in the In
surrecto camp and al the junta III Ell
Paso over the coming of Francisco /.
Madero. Sr. who is now en- route from
the south and IS expected to reach here
during the DAY. Fraicisco l Madero. lr.,
has stated. however, that while he will
be glad TO receive his father he has
the way of peace than. that which he
already has signified. The retirement of
DiaZ Is first and foremost the important
object To be accomplished. he declares, for
with the retirement of Diaz he expects
to see the country return to the normal
condition of a republic If Diaz does not
retire. he will have to defeat the Insur-
reeto army. ii he can, is the blunt asser-
ton of the InSurrecto leader.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22
JUAREZ AWAITS ATTACK.
Competent Appearing Army of Rebels
Massed Just Outside City.

Ell Paso, Tex, April 21.-The armies
of Diaz and Madero are marking time
this morning. Madero has given his
word that he will not attack before
this afternoon unless attacked His
army is awaiting just outside of
JuareZ, we'll armed and numerous In
side the town, heavily fortified are the
$50 loyal soldiers of Diaz waiting for
the attack. The Federals, after a
quiet night. undisturbed by shots or
war indications of any character, are
ready for the battle, they declare any
time Madero opens it. Outside the
town Madero and his men are waiting
for Porfirio DiaZ, President of Mexico
to send word that he is willing to re-
sign the Presidency. This, they declare,
is the only thing that will prevent an
attack on Juarez. Madero does not
say positively that he will open his
attack on Juarez. this afternoon. nor
does he set any time for the fight. but
he declares that if the retirement of
Diaz is not announced Juarez will be
stormed.
Yesterday morning Madero sent no.
tice to the foreign consuls in Juarez
that "Juarez may be attacked any time
after midnight April 20.'
During the day persons attempting
to bring about an armistice for the
discussion of peace obtained from
Madero the statement that II will wait
"a hours longer for Diaz to decide if
he will surrender the Presidency
The peace commissioners are not
sure whether he meant "a hours from
the time they were talking to him
which was o'clock in the afternoon
or "a hours from the time he had in
formed the consuls that the battle
might be expected.
Anyhow there has as yet been no
indication that the answer of Diaz is
to be favorable. At the offices of the
FL Paso Junta, there appears to be no
jubiIation such as might be expected
if the code messages coming from its
confidential agent in Washington We're
of character indicating compliance
with the wishes of the Insurrecto
President and his men.
The JuareZ military officials appear
confident of the completeness of their
Notifications and American officers
compliment them as excellent examples
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22
JUST MAN TO MAN.
Oiaz Promises Converse to Release
Son and Also Young Blatt.

Mexico City. April 21-Two old men.
one the President of Mexico and the other
Los Angeles attorney and the father of
n boy confined in q Mexican prison, chat
ted today in neighborly fashion for IS
minutes over a subject that has brought
into action all the machinery of two state
departments. At the conclusion, the faith
er was promised that his son would be
set free
The attorney was c. II. Converse, faith
er of Lawrence Converse. who has been
in Jail for some months at Juarez on
charge Of having participated in the
Mexican revolution as filibusterer. The
father came Mexico not as an attorney
to argue the case. but as a father seeking
to protect his boy. When he left the
Office OF The President lie knew that not
only would his son be released but that
Edward NJ. Blatt. the other young man
who has been held on the same charge
would be freed. The two boys will be
taken by Converse to Los Angeles.
General Diaz promised Converse that
he will send to him tomorrow letter ad-
dressed to the authorities at Juarez in
structing them to release the two boys
to Converse.
The father arrived here last night and
today accompanied by an attache of the
American embassy, who acted only as
an Interpreter, called on the President.
Relating the story of the conference,
Converse characterized it as being like
that of two old neghbors."
Not once said he did the Presi-
dent ask an embarrassing question or
make a remark calculated to hurt my
feelings. 1t was simply the case of
two old men talking over the action
OF 4 son who had gotten. into trouble.
was not asked to give any reasons
why my boy should be released and l
did not
President Diaz asked Mr.. Converse
how old his boy was.
He is just 21,' replied the father.
Has the boy mother?' asked the
President.
Yes"
Would you be willing to take the
boy back home with you and look after
him and see that he remains away
from Mexico?"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22
GATHERING THE FACTS
To Make Comprehensive Reply to
Mexico's Latest Note.

Washington, April 2l.-The American
government is seeking to collect eX-
peditiously complete report of all
the facts bGarIng upon the question of
American neutrality in the recent bor-
der warfare of the Mexican revolution
m order to be able TO issue a prompt
response to MeXico's representations.
With that purpose in view. the war
department today sent second tel"-
gram to Colonel Skunk, commanding
The troops at Douglas Ariz asking
him 70 hurry his report on all the in
cidents affecting the United states in
the battle OF Aqua i'ri"ta.
That Mexico may hav" no complaint
of lack Of precautions by the United
States Ia prevent violations of neutral
ity. the war department repeated to-
day hy telegraph its previous recent
instructions to the commanding officers
of the departments of Texas. Colorado
and California, the three military di-
visions covering the entire southern
border. These orders forbid any Amer
lean soldier crossing the international
border aad provide for the disarming
and holding until further orders of all
combatauts crossing into the United
states.
In VioN Of reports that some citizens
Of FL Pasn, Texas, might adopt armed
rctaliatory measures in case any.
american on this side We're injured by
an attack OH JuareZ, the department
?lSo instructed Colonel Stccvcr. COM
handing the troops at FL Paso. to
take necessary steps to prevent amy
such action %nd tn this end hold such
troops rs you lave available ready
10 meet any emergency"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22
P|TTSF|ELD.

The reception rendered The members
q the AInicina Society by the young1
ladies' af the Sorosis ty of Maine
Central Institute Thursday evening.
v'as very enjoyable event The re-
eeption proper was held in Society hall
at o'clock. Those in the receiving line
were Prof and Mrs. T. T. L.andmanS
3.sd til, Misses Fem HaXie GWendolNn
Griffin, Lena Spencer and Hazel Arch
CT. .kt $50 all went to Powers hall.b
where Il fine program was carried out,
and refreshments served. At tiI,. Ciuse1
Of tho evening the banners rcpreEent-
ing different colleges. which had beenl
used - decorations on the walls %erel
auctiuned of. Leslie Burrill acted asI
auctiDneer
The funeral of the late j. II. Lcathers|
was held at his late home in Pslmyra|
Thursday afternoon, ReV. Mir. McAl-I
lister OF Hdrtitnd officiating. The bear
ers were Michael Dyer. Noah ciood1'
rich. Howard Estes and Eiwcll Cooley
Jnterment N.aS at Mt. Pleasant ceme-I
terry ir palmyia. Those present 1T theI
serSic. from out of town We're twoI
daughters Mrs. William Hunt and MrJ
and Mr. Palmer of -. Albans. Mrsl
jennie White of Pittsfeld, a son. Henf
rv Lcathe"s Of PittSfeld. and Charlet1
Leatlers and sister Of Exeter. N
The pastor will give an address IA
the Free Baptist church sunday fore-|
noon to the members of Phlentomat
Lodge, l. @. O. T.. and WaVerley Rel
hekah Lodge, Miss Phillips Of BangoI
will sing.
Miss Bessie Patten has returned tol
her studies ri Bates College. after al
visit here With her parents, Mr.. andI
.irs. La.orest Patten.
mIs. John Graifam is in Bangor forI
4 visit With her sister. before going toi
bingham, where Nj. Giaffam will gQt
in a few days To locate. h
Dominique Sussi has returz,4 from
a business trim To Bingham. w.
Mrs. y. II. Burse of this town, who ]
in con1panv with Mrs. Z. NJ. Goodwin
of Newport. has been in Boston twc
weeks taking instructions in china
painting. returned home Friday.
Mrs. O. II. Drake passed Friday il
East Newport with friends.
The death of Mrs. Julia (Bickford
L llDDelIS, wife ht Ikltiidlu IlDDtNtSU
who lives in Palmyra. a little over q
mile from this village. occurred sud
denly Friday morning at the home o
her son, Charles Tibbetts. who lives
across the street from his parents and
where she had run in for morning
call. apparently was in her usua@
health. Soon after entering the house
she complained of a pain in her stom
ach and the daughter law admin
istered remedies at hand. Withou
any warning of a serious aiment and
within a very few minutes She passet
away. A physician was summoned
who pronounced death due to a hear
trouble. Her age was &c years. Mrs
Tibbetts was born in Palmyra and
passed her entire life there. She wa
well known in this, place. she hell
the deepest respect of all who wer|
privileged To know her. and her deatfX
is received as a great shock, to larg'
circle of friends in this vicinity. :
husband, the son mentioned, and
daughter Mrs. Fred Goodrich, wh'
lives near her parents, survive. Thf
funeral services will be held at l l
NJ. Sunday at the house.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22

The father assured him that he
would be glad to do So
Then" said the President, Il will
have him released. You had better
take him Immediately tothis mother,
for sfes Iapresume. is worried"
NJ az rssut of few minutes more
of much the same sort of conversation.
the President said he would release
Elatt if Converse would agree to as
sumo responsibility 70" him with ref
t.rence to his again getting into trouble
with Mexican authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22
REBELS USED DYNAMITE.
Reported to Have Attacked Parras and
Blown Up Church With FederaIs.

Eagle f'asS, Ten. April 21.-UnofliciaI
reports received here say that Mexican
rebels attacked Parras. in Coahula. YES
terdaY. They are said TO have blown up
Il church with dynamite when Federal
soldiers consregated in the structure. 1t
is claimed many Federals We're killed
The town OF san Pedro in Coahmla Is said
to be In possession of the rebels
Yesterday II force Of cavalryn,en was
sent down the Rio Grandc from here on
reports Of lighting near Guerra.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22
RIDlCULES ARMiSTICE.
Maeero Laughs at DR.. Gomez's Pub.
lshed Opinions.

FL faso. Tex. April Ridiculous. -
said Francisco /. Madcro when shown
The Associated Press Washington dis
patch quoting pr. Gomez as saying that
there should he an armistice until peace
could be arranged
why wait SO long," Madero asked
However, if they will give us Juarez we
VIII wait three or four weeks, he added
He turned to his brother, Kaoul Made
ro, and Giuseppi Garibaldi one of his
chief lieutenants. and showed them the
dispatch. They laughed at it. Madero
was at the time discussing matters re-
gardins the Notifications of Juarez with
his aides
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22

to prevent theft in case the glass is
broken by. bullets.
Few families remain in JuareZ and
Feniy americans havirTg business there
~ssiG- -Eisit ling pti9e<toNn~ ~to.las. g
At noon there was some moving
about Of 1nsurrecto troops northwest
of JuarcZ but 10 apparent movement
to maroh into the town. Madero and
his officers have been in consultation
for some time over mans Of -D,arez
and NIcinitN.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22

Constipation brings many ailments In It
train and is the primary cause Of muc
sickness. Keep your bowels regular mac
am, and you Will escape many of the al
ments TO which women are subject. Cor
stipation is very simple thing, but lila
many simple things, it may lead TO seriou
consequences Nature often needs a littI
assistance and when Chamberlains Tablet
are given at the first indication, much dis
tress and suffering may be avoided. Sol
everywhere
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22
EMILIO MADERo IN PRISON.
Brother OF Provisional President Ro-
ported UrGer Arrest.

S2n Antonio. Tex. April 2l.-Emilio
Madere, one al the ''loyalists.' broth
er of the Revolutionary leader has
been imprisoned at san Pedro. Mex,
according 10 adviees received by MEM
bers Of tie family in San Antonio
Emilio. they declare. has held aloof
from the revolution and relatives here
express themselves at a loss to explain
the cause of his reported arrest. Their
informant did not give any details.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22
WAR IMPLEMENTS SEIZED.
Arms and Ammunition Taken BY U
S. Troops in Texas.

San Antonio. Tex, April 21.-Four
cases Of arms and several thousand
rounds Of cartridges We're seized yes
terday in the railroad depot at Car
rizo Springs, Tex, by detachment of
four troopers of the Third United
States Cavalry. The shinment was con-
signed to III. c. Allen"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22
Rebel Recruits Soueht in Quebec.

Quebec, April 21.-Recruits for the
Mexican Insurreeto army are being
sought here by Mexican who has APP
preached several members of the ar
tillery and infantry corps. So secretly
has he conducted his campaign. how
ever, that the measure of success at
tending it cannot be ascertained.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-04-22
FAIRFIELD.

The funeral OF the late Mrs. Lydia
Otis was held Friday afternoon from
the home of her sister, Mrs. Wilbur
Western avenue. Rev. Mr..
Howes of the Baptist church of Mexico
officiating. There was an abundance Of
flowers. The interment was in Maple
wood cemetery.