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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-12
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Stand Firm in Opposition to Change
In State Liquor Law.

Houlton. Me, May Resolutions
that the conference stand firm against
a change in Names prohibitory liquor
law, were strongly recommended by
the committee on resolutions and
adopted at the closing session of the
104th annual conference of the Con-
gregational Conference and Mission
airy Society of Maine. today. The
committee on credentials reported 81
churches We're represented by AZ pas
tors and 81 delegates. The board of
directors organized by the choice OF
Rev. Raymond Galkins of Portland as
president and Rev. Calvin NJ. Clark
as vice president.
An interesting feature of the fore
noon was an address by James l. Me
Conaughy of Brunswick on the topic,
Work for the Boys" Other speakers
We're Rev. Cyrus +. Stimson of Water
vile. Rev. Charles A. Moore. d. D..
Bangor, and Rev. Geo. Kenney, Au-
burn. The conference closed at noon.
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ed Icy Minister Cologan Celoeah OF
SPAN, to place the plan before Tue
Mexican minister of foreign relations.
Minister De La Barra approved OF
the plan as being possibly wise meas
ure.
There are $4,000 foreigners in the cap
ltai, including 5000 Americans.
Minister Cologan explained that the
Intention of the diplomats was the pro-
lection solely of the homes Of their re-
sreetive eountrymen and that there
was no intention of attempting to pro-
tect other property Of foreigners.
Government officials. who early to-
day appeared 81 atty depressed by the
fail of Juarez. ,sok more hopeful
view Of the situation tonight The
change was based upon the reported
renewal of negotiations for peace,
which Minister De Ia Barra declared
were already under way today.
\ flood of disquieting rumors swept
over the city today causing many anx-
ious inquiries. particularly by foreign
ers. The most startling one was that
Gen. DiaZ had resigned the Presidency
and that George Vera Estonal. minis
ter of education, who was yesterday
appointed minister of the interior as
well, was TO be made President tenn
FRrarlly. Gen. Diaz's resignation was
said 70 have been given to the supreme
court during the afternoon. Minister De
Ia Earra denied the report. The 9TH
er rumors likewise failed of suhstan-
tiatinn.
\ dispatch TO the foreign office from
the Mexican consul in FL Paso eXtolled
the bravery of the Federal officers and
troops In the opinion of the consul,
the reason that it was possible for the
rebels to enter and capture Juarez vas
that the most vicious attack occurred
ON the side toward FL Paso, where it
was impossible for the Federa1s to di-
rect their fire without danger to resi-
dents Of that place. Representatives of
thu Mexican Red Cross plan to leave
tomorrow night for Juarez.
That the Mexican government in
tends to force the reVolutionists into
the position of suing for peace may be
assumed from the statement made by
Minister Limantour tonight that nego-
tiations for another conference must
be opened by them If opened at all.
The minister insisted that the govern
nent would not take the Initiative. al
though 1T was disposed to hear the
proposition of the rebels"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-12

Health Insurance

IA unnecessary for those who keep well
all the time. The best way to keep well
4 by proper diet, sufficient rest, enough
exercise, and above all things by keep
ing the bowels regular. If you are un-
fortunate enough to be suffering from
sick headaches, disordered liver, dys-
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1uick relief by change of diet, by
reforming your habit of hasty eating.
by regulating the amount of rest or ex-
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of other disturbing symptoms You
can insure your health against sickness
at little expense by systematic use of
this old and reliable household remedy.
It has helped thousands and is a house
hold remedy today in hundreds of
homes Large bottle, small dose, thirty
FIVE cents at any Dealers. Sample free
for the asking. IL. F." Medicine Co.,
Portland, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-12
TO MEET GENERAL RAsAeo.
lnsurreetos Planning to Send Large
Force from Juarez.

Juarez, Mex, May 1.-THE Insured
tos are determined not only to hold
Juarez against any attack, but to pre-
vent a fight in this vicinity if possible.
Plans We're being laid at the InsurreC-
tos headquarters today for a force
of several hundred men to march south
TO meet General Rabago, the Federal
leader. who is reported to be on his
way here from Chihuahua with a good
sized army. The rebels already have
about 900 men at Casas Grandes and
probably will opec ere on Rabago
when he arrives there 1t is not known
what chief will be sent south from
Juarez.
The town was quiet early today for
the first time in several days. The in
haDitants slept peacefully in their
homes while Insurrecto sentries stood
guard. General Navarro, who vas pa
rolled with his officers last night. spent
the night in the same house with Cen
eral Francisco |. Madero, Jr. Though
the Federal commander now has been
given the liberty of the city, he does
not deem it safe to be seen much about
town because there are said to be sew
eral Insurrectos who cherish a erudse
against him for alleged hayonetting of
wounded in other battles of the rev
olution.
Rebel officers. however. have given
strict orders not to harm any of the
paroled Federal. The Insurrectos today
are the conquerors in a town which is
the most important capture of the rev.
oluti0n, not only because of the fact
that it is port of entry to the Unit
ed states and the Insurrectos believe
that in the next "a hours food and sup
plies will be crossing the line to them
unmolested, but because they are now
in possession OF about 100000 rounds of
ammunition, several machine guns and
field pieces about 700 Mauser rifles and
enough ammunition belts and other
warlilse sundries to wage furious war
fare Cor sometime to come.
But though the revolutionists are
flushed with victory and some of them
eager To pursue the fight with increas-
ing yigor throughout Mexico until the
capital of the republic shall have fall
len, Conservative rebel leaders are
hoping that the bloody battle of
Juarez will be the last chapter Of the
military side of the revolution. Having
demonstrated their strength in the
field. they now wish to turn their at
tention To the argument of words and
public opinion They are now ready
TO listen to proposals from the govern
ment and today Seniors Braniff and
Obregcn. gO-betWeen heretofore. are
feeling the opinion of Insurrecto chiefs
as to the best way of re-0pening peace
negotiations.
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sTARTLES INVESTIGATORS.
Beach's Counsel Makes Strong Charges
In r. |. Stone Crusher Scandal.

Providence. Il. L. May lin live
ly tilt between counsel during the trial
today of James Beach for alleged con-
spiraey to defraud the city of Pawtuck-
ct through stone crusher deals. Wal
ter H Barney, counsel for Beach made
the charge that the man higher up in
the stone crusher scandal had been
shielded from the very inception of the
states investigation. This man. said
Attorney Barney. should have been in
dicted instead OF Beach. Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Harry Cross challenged
Attorney Barney to specify whether
he meant that the attorney general had
shielded any one from Indictment in
this matter. Il am not obliged to spec
ify,' answered Barney, the testimony
speaks for ITSELF
Throughout the trial the name of Post
master William S. Barclay of Pawtucket
who was commissioner of public works al
the time the alleged graft" is alleged to
have been going on has been repeatedly
mentioned as the man highr up
The defence rested this noon. Practi-
ea]ly all of the evidence introduced by
the defence was to show that Beach did
not conspire with anyone to defraud; that
he paid Barclay for the stone he took
from the city and it did not concern him
what Barclay did with the money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-12
TO IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.
Laurier, Borden and Brodeur Will Sail
Today for London.

Ottawa. ont. May 11.-Sir Wilfrid Lau-
rier prime minister. Sir Frederick Bor-
den, minister of militia. and Hon L. p
Brodeur minister of marine, Canada $
representatives at the Imperial Confer
ence in London. left ottawa today to sail
on the steamer Nirginian for Liverpool
tomorrow. At the depot Sir Wlfrid was
given an enthusiastic seud-off by his col
leagues and many of his personal friends
in the capital. He left in excellent health
and spirits
First in rank among the overseas pre-
miers at the conference, Sir Wilfrid is
also first in point of experience at coun-
sells of the empire. This is in fourth con-
ference and he is the only surviving MEM
Der of the conference of 1897. 1t will be
he second time ne has represented Can
ada at the browning of British mon
arch
While the Canadian ministers will take
part in the discussion of all the subjects
at the imperial conference. which will
open on May %, they will take the initia-
tive in only two or three subjects Can
ada is anxious for the speedy realization
of the All Red Steamship scheme with
Premier Ward of New Zealand
Sir Wilfrd will also urge the adoption
of a uniform naturalization law whereby
naturalization papers secured in any one
part of the empire will be recognized as
constituting British citizenship in any
other part of the Kings domain.
During the coronation ceremonies Sir
Nilfrid will be the personal guest of His
Majesty King George.
Sir Wilfrid and his colleagues expect
to return to Ottawa the third week in
July. Parliament will adjourn on May 10
to % and the recess will be for seven or
eight weeks. After the recess reciprocity
will be taken up and put through if 1t is
possible to do so without an election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-12

when Harvey s. Chase, in charge OF
the work, upon being criticized by the
treasurer, expressed a desire to make
examination. In the clash of
authority that followed the treasurer
appealed to the attorney general who
decided in his favor and stated fur
Their that departments might withhold
information and prevent investigations
il they SO desired.
The election of officers Was the most
important matter Thursday proT~ht
before the convention at Boston of Ho-
tel and Restaurant Employees interna-
tional Alliance and the Bartenders In
ternational League of America, Ed
ward Flore of Buffalo. y. Y, being
elected general president BY strong
vote over Timothy J. sullivan of Hart
ford, Ct. who sought reelection, and
Richard w. Clarity of Boston. The
other officers elected were: Interna-
tional vice presidents, Robert b. Hes
peth, Seattle Wash; Frank Hoffman,
Minneapolis. MINI; William II. F0s-
ter. Decatur, Ills; James II. Ander-
son, Kansas City. Mo; c. w. McCurdy.
Des Moines. Ia: Frank Sesma, Los
Angeles. cal; Charles j. Kaskett,
Pittsburgs Pa: Mrs. Elizabeth Maln-
ney, Chicago. Ills: secretary-treasurer
Jeremiah l.. sullivan. cincinnati. Ohio.
The convention expects to conclude its
work Friday.
War between two different labor or
2 1ni2atons connected with the plumb
ing trades. resulted Thursday in
strike of 30 electrical workers. lati7-
ers, carpenters plumbers and steam
and gas filters who we're working on
a building under construction on
Stewart street, Lynn. Til" men struck
because some plumbers who reported
for work Thursday we're members of
the International Association eff
Plumbers. This Organization was fer
merry affiliated Wit the American
Federation OF Labor. bur is no longer
recognized by the Federation and tine
United Association of Plumbers at
the present time as The only plumbers
organization affiliated with the FEEDER
alton. Ali If the pen who quit work
are members of unions AFFILIATED with
the Federation For several months
there has been Protraeted battle in
Boston between tie rival plumbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-12
WILL RESUME BUSINESS.
lnsurrectos Will at Once Open Gus
toms Service at Juarez.

Washington, May 1.-THE Insur-
rectos are preparing to reap the i'm
mense political benefits which they be-
lieve are to come from the possession
of. Juarez, an important international
port of entry.
we shall Immediately appoint Gus
tom house agents, who will collect
duties, and who for that purpose will
inspect all merchandise coming
through ports in our possession" said
Jose Naconcelos, the lnsurrecto rep
resentative. here tonight ITO avoid
damage to public interests we will
recognize invoices signed by consuls of
the Diaz government until our own
consuls have been appointed and take
office. / expect to have and announce
in a few days the names of consale
and customs agents.
The fact that their services will
have to be utilized by all shippers
will establish a de facto situation that
probably will lead to formal recogni-
ton by foreign governments"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-12
SCATTERED FIGHTING
Is Reported from Various Sections
Aqua Prieta Evacuated.

Nogales, Mexico. MAY n.-Five hun
dred Mexican Federal troops. compris-
Ing TIE garrison which evacuated Aqua
Preta yesterday passed through Toni
as Junction today on their way toward
Hermossillo. They travelled i'm a special
train. Tomas Junction is only few
miles from Nogales.
Fignting was reported today at both
Cananea and Magdalena. the former
Southern Pacific terminal and the
latter on the line of the Sonora Rail-
way. The train from the south due here
early Yesterday morning, arrived to-
day Its passengers report that two
bridges had been burned north of
Llano A rebel force of $40 was in pos
session Of Llano Yesterday and subse-
quently marched to Santa Anna.
When the InsurTectos reached SAN
ia Anna. 60 soldiers, who had been gar
risonipg that town, deserted and join
ed the rebels. The entire force then
marched northward toward NOgales.
The Aqua Prieta Federals. who were
counted on to reinforce the garrison
in Nogales, are proceeding southwark
instead. This is taken to mean that
Nogalos is to be left to its fate, while
all available government troops hurry
towards Hermosillo, the beleagued cap
ital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-12
OLD CROP COTTON WAY UP.
Steady Buying Results in New High
Levels in New Orleans.

New Orleans, La, May 1E-ssoady buy
ing put the price of old crop cotton to
new high levels for the season today.
July touched 1851 toward the end OF the
session in the local market. AT this level
July was Y points or a little more than
dollar bale over yesterdays CLOSE
There was little excitement There was
little cotton for sale and buyers bid
prices up ON themselves in getting what
they wanted.
Back of the rise was the strength of
The statistical position, but what really
caused 1t was the forecast of colder and
unsettled weather in the western half of
the cotton belt
IL Is claimed May deliveries of spot
VIII amount to 10000 bales Frank b.
liayne' who is leading the local bull
forces, announces daily his willingness to
take all the May and July cotton the ring
will sell him
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-12
Colby College.

TIL lasf of the trials for the Ham
lin ffze readings for the Freshman
class We're held Wednesday afternoon
and Thursday the men making the
finasi Of the contest We're announced
as ollows: H. b. Smith, George W.
Pratt a. Fl. Knight. f. Harold Dubor.
GeGge w. Perry. C. b. Washburn, A.
S. iawes, Harold C. Morse A. d. Dill
lin'ham, j. Fl. Crawford, f. S. Car
peter, II. p. Fuller, Robert II. Bowen.
'lle Musical Clubs Thursday drew
up ard posted the following slate of
oficer1 for the coming year: President.
Rissoll Lord; secretary. Ernest II.
Cde; faculty adviser, DR.. II. p. Little:
nanager, Walter Rideout. assistant
manager, Lester Reyes. The club lead
es arc: Glee Club. Ernest Cleaveland;
Mandolin Club. Paul Doyle; orchestra.
George W. Pratt; band leader. William
Hardy.
The Colby track team Thursday aft
ernoon held it's last practice before the
intei collegiate meet Saturday. The
bows are in most instances i'm very
good shape and are entering the meet
With the confidence of standing a fair
show Of winning the championship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-12

1 for four portfolios in the cabinet. The
attitude of the rebels on the question o.
the resignation of President Diaz hardly
has crystallized vet. DR.. Nasquez Gomez
/ one of the rebel peace commissioners, de-
clared today ii was stll the paramount
consideration on which all prospects for
peace hinged The rebels declare that
their demand that President Diaz make
public merely his intention of resigning
! has been met with such a vague and
naughty reply that they now viii demand
the fixing of an exact date for his retire
ment.
General Pascual 0roZco commander
of the rebel forces. had blood in his
eyes today as he stood by the interna-
tional bridge and refused to permit
anyone from El Paso to cross into
JGarez. even though they had passes
fron, Colonel Steever through the Unit
ed states lines. II appears that Gen
erql Orozeo and his stan last night
were invited to banquet by Mayor
Kelly Of FL Paso and the United States
troops would not permit Orozco and
his officers to cross.
The situation with regard to the pas
sage of persons and supplies back and
forth is rapidly becoming aggravated
and there was considerable apprehen-
sion today that there might be
trouble.
General Madero and his wife and
General Navarro. the deposed Federal
commander. rode about the town early
today in an automobile. Mrs. Madero
fears that disease may be brought on
unless the dead be buried quickly. and
orders were given today for a careful
search of all houses and yards for
bodies that may have been overlooked
yesterday
General Madero told an Associated
Press reporter today that many Amer
lean criminals, pickpoekets and suspi-
cious characters had arrived in Juarez,
giving the impression that they are In
surrectos. He has. therefore. ordered
that United States Secret Service men
be allowed 20 cross into Juarez and
arrest any criminals whom they know.
Every effort, he said. is being made To
restore order.
In front of each store sat an In
surreeto, his rifle by his side. but his
black eyes peered from under his
broad brimmed sombrero at all who
loitered about in the streets. saloons
were closed,
The Federal officers were loud in
their praises of the treatment they re-
ceived al the hands Of the Insurrectos.
They were well fed and cared for gem
orally
Aftermath Of the fight of the last
three days was heard on all sides to-
DAY. Many persons think General Ma
Yarro never should have surrendered
but one look at the emaciated. eX-
haHsted soldiers. their threats parched
from hunger and thirst. was convinc-
ing proof TO the Federal commander
that he was saving his men from a
terrible fate.
The Insurrectos cut off the water
supply early in the fight and took
away all provisions as they made their
way to the Federal strongholds. The
federals had made no preparations for
a siege within their own town
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-12
A PGUCKY SURGEON
Sets Broken Leg on Church Roof and
Takes Patient to Hospital.

New York, May 11.-Seventy- five
feet above the street, a white clad
ambulance surgeon appeared today up
on the roof of St. Thomas church on
Fifth avenue, and. steadying himself
as best he could on the uncertain
footing of the steep incline. set in
splints the fractured leg of Joseph
Shanahan. The man was carpenter
and had fallen to the roof from a
seaffold Is feet higher up on the part
ly demolished spire of the church.
After his leg was bandaged Shanahan
was strapped and tied to a plank and
with block and tackle was lowered
through skylight into the body of the
church. Then he was taken to Flower
hospital by Or. Botsfor,l. the ambul-
ance surgeon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-12
TO RELIEVE SUFFERING.
Food and Medicine Will Be Allowed
to Cross the international Bridge.

Washington. May I1.-Food and
medicinal supplies and other materials
need by the people of Juarez will De
permitted 10 cross the internatioral
bridges at FL Paso. Instructions from
the secretary of war to that effect
probably Will go forward to Colonel
SteeVer during the day.
The position Of tile war department
will be that so long as the ordinary
rules of commercial exchange and
neutrality are observed there will be
no interference with traffic Agents of
the insurrectos will not pc permitted
to gather supplies in FL Paso and snip
them across the Inc to JuareZ, but
food or other articles of commerce
may be delivered by the merchants
Of I1l Paso to their customers in
Juarez, even if these customers ill.,
cllde rebel soldiers.
In response to al appeal from Col
onel Steever the Red Cross today
ordered five nurses to Juarez for
duty at the temporary hospital estah-
lished there to care for the wounded.
Colonel Steeyer estimates insurrect9
wounded in Juarez at 100, of whom
80 are seriously hurt; the Federal
sick and wounded number 1926. of whorl
30 ere in . serious condition The
American officer mas organized a Red
Cross committee, consisting of Major
Edeer, Medical Corps, and DIR. j. Il.
Brady AMI DR., II. e. Stephenson of
FL Paso
Colonel Steever SAID there was "vir-
tually no provision for treatment of
sick and wounded in Juarea until
volunteer doctors and nurses from
lei Paso were sent across after firing
ceased"
Protests were made To Cen. Wood
today against the action of military
officers policing the International line
! near san Diego in denying permits
sion 20 Americans Ia cross into Mex
leo. Ii was stated that many Ameri-
cans sought to visit the field of tho
late battle at Tijuana General Wood
called upon General Bliss at San Die
go for report
In reporting the unconditional sur
| re,,dor Of General Navarro with 45f
men, Coiorel Steeycr says that all his
| eantnn, machine guns. small arms
| "'ill"HI''i'll anu many horses
fell into the hands If the Insurgents
The official estimate OF the killed
and wounded at tie battle of Juarea
Is 3Jo according to a despatch of COL
otei Stcever made public at the Whit
House today. Colonel Steever saws
however, that the exact number may
! never be known. He adds that every
tting is Quiet and peaceful today in
| FL Paso and Juarez.
United States Censul Edwards al
Juarez reported to the state depart,
nent today that he had been con.
sideratelY treated BY both Federal,
and insurrectos during the siege Of
the 1order town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-05-12
Straw Hats in Boston.

Boston, May 11-Straw hats bios
somed like apple buds today under
the genial influence of an 50 in the
shade temperature and in defiance of
the unwritten law making the 25th in
slant the seasons change to summer
attire.
The hot wave and continued dry
weather enhanced the seriousness of
the forest fire situation throughout the
state and in some parts of the state
he sun shone like a fiery ball through
the dense pan of smoke