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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Todd Co. have had q conspicuou!
and artistic sign. advertising thef
growing business, put up in Gray
pool room. Dodge & Co. did the work
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Mr.. s. A. Rawls, who has been in
the city since yesterday, returned to
Jacksonville on the Seaboard Limited
today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

When in Jacksonville stop with Mrs.
E. L Ma1oney, at the Girard, No. IL
East Duva1 street, just of Main. Best
75c. room in the city.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

1 will sell you a good gun or revolt
yer at a reasonable price. and take
your old one in part payment. Call
and see me- B. Goldman.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Lady's diamond 1ocket, worth 1926
First conner gets it for s95-this weel
only B. Goldman
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Geo. F. Weir and wife of Rochester
Pa, were at the Ocala House last
night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

| Messrs. z. Spinks Of Whitney and w.
R. McRainey of Wildwood were pas
sengers on the Seaboard Limited to
Ocala today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. F. King and Miss
E. Louise King of Ledgewood, N. J.,
were at the Oca1a House yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

The Moose held their weekly meet
ing last night with good attendance
Messrs. w. E. Gober and James Mes
bitt were admitted to the order.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22
FOR SALE

good pair Of hve-year old work
mules for sale cheap. Apply to George
Stuart, % DouEherty street, Oesla,
Fla. 3-26-6td
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Miss Florence Cork of Orange Lake
is in the city, the guest of Mrs. R. NJ.
Perry.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

The Married Ladies' Card Club wa!
most pleasantly and Hospitality enter
tanned by Mrs. w. v. Newsom yester
day.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Mr.. and Mrs. N. H. Boswell and Mrs.
G. w. Neville of Dunnellon were at the
Ocala House yesterday
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Mrs. Chas E. Winston is entertain
ing her cousin, Miss Myrtle Goodbold
of Andalusia, Ala.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

FOR RENT-Two large, nicely fur
nished rooms for young men. Inquire
at So South 4th street
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

FOR SALE-At a bargain, an IndiaH
motorcycle in good condition. Apply
at Star office.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22
WEATHER FORECAs1

Local rains tonight and Saturday
colder north and central portions
much colder onrthwest portion.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

A lot OF unredeemed revolvers OF
the best makes, at reasonable prices
B. Goldman.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Mr. O. H. Page, superintendent o
TRANSPORTATION for the A. c. L. Rail
way, came up today from Tampa OF
the S. A. l. Limited.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

A lot of unredeemed revolvers OF
the best makes, at reasonable PRICES.
|B. Goldman.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

The Rifles are drilling every Mon
day and Thursday night, preparing for
inspection.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

II You are in a hurry for your pre-
scriptions, try the Court Pharmacy's
IQuick delivery system
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Mrs r. L Martin of Lake Weir. is
spending some days in the city, the
guest of Mrs. G. C.. Campbell.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Mrs. w. D. Graham, after a visit to
Ocala friends, returned to her home at
Lowell this morning.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

FOR SALE-A few good milk cows;
fresh to pail Jas. T. Rawls, Crystal
River. 3-22-4tw
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Miss Pansy Souter of Spar return
ed home today, coming up from Plani
| City on the 8. A. L Limited.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Get your prescriptions filled by Beck
at the Court Pharmacy and know they
are right.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

F. c. Cochrane and f. c. Whitthorne
of Palatka were at the Montezuma
yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

The Altar Guild of Grace church
will hold candy sale in the band
stand Saturday, March 30th.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22
WORLD ALMANACs

World Almanac, issue OF 1912, 35
cents each, ON sale at Billiards. news
stand.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

II you have a gun or a revolver fol
sale. bring 1t to me. I'll give you
good trade. B. Goldman.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Mr. E T. Usher of Janey. Of the
naval stores firm of Ferguson and
Usher, is in town today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Messrs. C. c. Rawls of Stephensville
and E. T. Usher of Otter Creek were
at the Montezuma last night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

We do paperhanging and decorating
ETC., as WELL See Demo about it. AL
varez street.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Cooking with paper bags? Cali US
up for package at Csc. The Post
Office Drug Store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

NOTICE TO LIBRARY PATRONS
The library will be open from to
every afternoon, except Saturday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

One of the most complete lines OF
perfumes. soaps and cosmetics in the
state. at Tydings & Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Messrs. E. w. Davis and George
Feltham made business visits to In
verness today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Thermos bottles for both hot and
cold fluids. Several sizes at Tydings
& Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Messrs. F. B. Beckham and P. V.
Leavengood went to Dunnellon this
morning.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Maurice Strauss left this morning
for a business trip to Jacksonville.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Cook your next roast IN paper bag,
and get the bag from the Post Office
Drug Store. Csc the package.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Alarm clocks of standard makes
from Is cents up. B. Goldman.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Mr. and Mrs. John Deaehy Of Siam
ford, Conn, are at the Colonial
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

B. F. Neumand and wife of Findlay,
O., were at the Montezuma yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Mr.. J. D. Scruggs of Terrell was at
the Ocala House yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Miss Marguerite Pittinger of Allan
ia is the guest Of Miss Mary Phillips
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

: Mr.. E. p Rentz came home from
Jacksonville today.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Call for box Of free matches at B.
Goldman's.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

big line Of baseball goods at B.
Goldman's.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

A few scouts of the army of COM
mission men have appeared in the city
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Mr. S. A. Rawls of Jacksonville wa:
at the Ocala House last night.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Mr.. J. T. Peacock of Valdosta was
| at the Montezuma yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Alarm clocks of standard makes
from IS cents UP. B. Goldman
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Flower seeds and bulbs OF all kind!
at Tydings & Co.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22
HOW LITTLE THINGS COUNT

la dime It .
the thai Il
But
in
.
abundant DI,dE Watch 1t grow
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Mr.. C. Monroe Of Ray was at the
Colonial yesterday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

Call for box OF free matches at B.
Go1dman's.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22
OCALA OCCURRENCES

r. A. NJ meet tonight.
Woodmen meet this evening
Mrs. Freda Safro OF Denver, Colo,
Is at the Colonial
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-03-22

ODALA Occurrences
R. A. NJ meet tonight.
Woodmen meet this evening.
Mrs Freda safro OF Denver. Colo,
is at the Colonial
Call for a box OF free matches at B.
Goldman's.
Mr. and Mrs. John Deaehy of SIAM
ford, Conn, are at the Colonial.
Call for box Of free matches at B.
Goldman's.
Mr.. j. T. Peacock Of valdosta was
at the Montezuma yesterday.
Alarm clocks of standard makes
from IS cents UP. B. Goldman.
Mr.. C. Monroe OF Ray was at the
Colonial yesterday.
A big line OF baseball goods at B.
lGoldman's.
| Mr.. S. A. Rawls of Jacksonville was
at the Ocala House last night.
Flower seeds and bulbs OF all kinds
at Tydings & Co.
i A re Ia NJ
mission men have appeared in the city
Alarm clocks of standard makes
from Is cents up. B. Goldman.
Mr.. J. D. Scruggs of Terrell was al
1.-The Ocala House yesterday.
| b. F. Neumand and wife of Findlay
TO-, were at the Montezuma yesterday.
| Maurice Strauss left this morning
for a business trip to Jacksonville.
Miss Marguerite Pittinger of Allan
ia is the guest of Miss Mary Phillips
Mr. E. P. Rentz came home from
Jacksonville today.
1 Cook your next roast IN a paper nag
and get the bag from the Post Off1c'
Drug Store. Csc the package.
| Messrs. F. B. Beckham and p. V
!, Leavengood went to Dunnellon Thu
morning.
One of the most complete lines o
In,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03

into each pocket. Then I'll pull 'em
out like this" He drew fist doubled
up from each pocket The audience
stood looking at him with evident in
terest. Each fist as 1t came out OF its
pocket was drawn up under a large
cuff. so as to be partly concealed
Now, / want you to tell which hand
holds the half crown aud which the
sovereign"
He extended one hand toward Jim
and the other toward Bill. Something
cracked: a puff of smoke ensued from
his right fist, and Jim fell forward
with a bullet in his brain.
Hands upr said the wax fgger to
Bill.
Bill saw the trick in an instant, and,
knowing that before he could get his
hand TO his hip and draw his revolver
the stranger would serve him with
the other hand. as he had served Jim.
his hands went up In hurry. The
Britisher went to him and detached his
revolver. Several persons lettering
near heard the shot and saw Jim fall
They approached the Britisher and
heard his story. He showed them a
short Derringer pistol he held in each
hand. Only one shot without reload
ing could be fred from each. but they
were capable of being concealed.
You see" said the stranger. Il was
told there was shooting going on out
here, and prepared myself"
Whats that cross you wear on your
watch chain. stranger" asked one of
the party.
"oh, that's a bit Of trinket I got
in the Boer war last summer"
"A kind Of medal?"
Yes"
ANY special name for itr'
1.-THE Victoria cross
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03
Must Have Been Annoying.

The Circle railroad in London des-
cribes circle whose diameter is about
ten miles. In the car one day was a
very obese lady who expressed the ut
most solicitude lest she be carried past
her station.
A passenger assured her that the
station was half hour away, and that
he would tell her when they reached it.
Thank you very much. sir" said the
fat old lady. "but whenever ! gets out,
bein' as I'm SO 'eavy, backs out, an
amt more than 'arfway out before
along comes the guard. and e says.
Look lively there. mum? says e, look
livelyr and e pushes me back In again.
an I've been round the circle three
times this morning" - Manchester
Guardian.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03

A. P. ABBOTT & co.
A. p. ABBOTT & co.
A. p. ABBOTT & co.
A. p. ABBOTT & co.
At This Season Of the Year

of these
want
than
of selling goods These WI" help you
IN
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03
Wonders Of the World.

While colleges are deciding what the
new seven wonders of the world are,
1t is interesting to bark back to the
original seven and then give thought
TO the progress the world has made
and to what is to come.
The present day list as prepared by
Cornell university includes wireless.
synthetic chemistry, antitoxins, radi-
UNI, aeroplanes, the Panama canal and
the telephone. The old seven were the
pyramids, the hanging gardens Of
Babylon, the tomb of Mausolus, the
Temple of Diana, the Colossus OF
Rhodes, the statue of Zeus and the
Pharos of Egypt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03
SPECIALS

One lot of Il by l9hinch Huck
Towels on our bargain table at Zoe
each.
One lot OF Colored Curtain Madras.
These were in our water sale and sell
at only 1Oc per yard. All in good
shape and very pretty for long or
short curtains.
To close all Remnants that were
left from Saturdays sale, these will
be closed out in the next few days.
Price compared with quality will do
it.
We have several styles in Cling
hams that are fast colors for dresses
at Sc per yard.
A few pieces of Scotch Ginghams,
now at 15c per yard. Best colors
and best quality.
Nice line of Seersuckers in new
patterns. These goods don't need
ironing and they wear well. They
make up very pretty. Sell at 15c
per yard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03
Garment Department

Here is a good assortment of La
dies Suits, all new this season,
that come in best selling sizes. These
come in good assortment OF navies,
tan, grays and mixtures.
We are selling these Suits at prices
to close them all out in the next few
days. Our Fall Suits and Coats have
begun to arrive. This season we will
have our Fall Suits, Coats and Waists
in earlier than usual. This has come
about by our water sale giving us
a chance to make sacrifices that we
have never made before, closing out
so well that in few days we will
be ready for a new stock of gar
ments. This has helped you and it
will help again on your fall pur-
chases.
Coats in this sale can be worn all
through the fall. and unless there is
more change in style than last spring
will be all right for next spring.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03
Hindoo SAVINGS,

A fool may cut dash the wise among
So long as he Gas sense to hold his tongue.
No man of sense should take as his ad.,
wiser
A barber dancer, mendicant or miser.
II you have aught to do and want to do il
Don't ask a woman's counsel, or you'll
rue II.
The little minded ask, Belongs this man TO
our family?
The noble hearted regard the common race
as all akin.
He who says, What's a moment7' Is a
fool
He who says. What's a farthing9" win
be poor.
To one whose foot is covered with a shoe
The earth appears all carpeted With
leather.
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03
Garment Department

From our water sale there is the
following that are in good shape and
good style, this seasons garments.
A few Children's and Misses Suits,
few Ladies' Coats, mostly in mix
lures. A few Raincoats and a few
Ladies' Suits. These are selling at
prices regardless of cost. II any are
not sold they will go to help out
some society or poor individual that
is needy.
Three styles in Ladies' White Wolfe
Waists. These are all fresh and new
styles. In fact, we just bought these
at our own price. They are worth
$3.50 to $500. Now at only $500
each.
We still have good assortment OF
Ladies' Heavy White Wash Skirts
in tailored effects. These have been
and will be good sellers until October
comes in. They are all right the
year around.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03
An Enthusiast.

'McJiggers is regular crank when
1t comes to home pride. Sometimes b
lets his enthusiasm get the better Of
his judgment"
II know. He's the kind of fellow
willing to wager In the middle Of the
season that the home team is sure for
the pennant just because 1t wins three
straight."-St. Louis Republic.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03
TALK OF THE TOWN

Detachable ice cream at HENDRICKS.
Fastidious frozen dishes at Hendricks
drug store.
A special sale of corsets, 45c per pair,
at Perry's on Saturday.
While shopping Saturday, stop at
Hendricks for ice cream.
A new lot of dressers and chiffoniers
just received at No. lis North Main
street, City Auction Rooms.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03
No ofense.

your wife referred to you as it,
did she not 7" asked the lawyer
Eyes. But | don't believe she meant
anything unkind by that She frequent
" referred to her pet dog in the same
way Washington Star.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03
GRANITEvILLE.

Public dance in Miles hall Saturday
evening, August 3, under the auspices
of G. A. G.; music by Imperial orchestra
admission so cents per couple. Refresh
ments on sale at the restaurant.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03
SPECIALS


Our table of Silks--Here are "a
inch Messalnes in figures on blue and
colored grounds that we will cut as
wanted for soc per yard. Also one
lot Of 42-ineh Bordered Messalne
Silks in navy, reseda and catawba.
These to close at SIC per yard. Five
yards makes dress pattern.
One lot of $500 Memo Corsets.
These in sizes from 10 to 25 for me-
dunn stout people. These have the
Lastikop Supporters, the same as the
$500 and $3.50 grades. This is lot
of new Memo Corsets that the man
ufacturers have just made us lib
eral allowance on, so that we are to
sell them to you for S1.29 per pair.
They are certainly better than most
regular $500 Corsets.
What we have left of our Misses
and Children's Straw Hats now half
price.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03

n There will be special
~ communication of Granite
IN lodge, No. 35, f. and A. NJ,
QGA Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m,
NszW for the purpose of attending
the funeral of our late
brother, George Fl. Anker. Per order
w. NJ.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-03
SOUTH BARRE.

Through inadvertence, the name of
Fred Persons was omitted from the list
of thase who conveyed the Sunday school
of this place to Williamstown in auto
mobiles Thursday for the annual picnic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-27
BUILDERS EXCHANGES MEETS
National Association Assemblies
Here for Two-Day Session.

The National Association of Builders'
Exchanges assembled at the New CONT
mental Hotel this morning for a two-day
session. with delegates present from New
York. Ohio, New Jersey. Pennsylvania.
Maryland. Virginia. Iowa. Indiana. Ala
bama, North Carolina and South Caro-
lima. Philadelphia Baltimore and Nor
folk We're represented by large delega-
tons. There were many ladies in the
party.
The morning WAS given over 10 meet
ing of a special committee, which Is con-
sidering proposed changes in the eonsti-
tuition. The delegates met in general Ses-
sion this afternoon, beginning at o clock.
The officers of the organization are:
Franklin NJ. Harris. jr.. of philadelphia.
president. g. 7. Stafford of Birmingham.
Ala, first vice president: w IL. Icnsins
of Evansville Ind. second vice president.
Alexander r.. Pearson Of West oranet.
v. j.. secretary. and John Atkinson al
Philadelphia. treasurer.
the officers and Edwin S. Williams az
Scranton. Pa, and j. y. Longest ~
Greensboro. y. {.
Other committees and their personnel
are:
Improvement committee. III. Scates,
Baltimore. Md: Hugh ID. King. Bloom
field. y. j.: w. II. Dennis. Bradford Pa ,
John r. Galloway. Washington. ID. {.
and H. s. Andrus. Philadelphia, Pa.
Finance committee-John Atkinson. ri
win s Williams and Alex +. Pearson
Membership committee-Ci. r. Stafford
". T. Lensing and j. y. Longest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-27
COMMISSIONERS OPPOSE
ANIMAL STABLING BILL
Believe Proposed Legislation Would
Interfere With Property
Rights.

On the ground that the proposed legis-
lation would involve an unjustifiable in
reference with property rights. the Com
missioners of the District today sent 10
Chairman johnson of the House District
committee an adverse report on the bill
for the housing of animals in the Dis
trict. which provides that it shall be a
misdemeanor. punishable by fine, for any
person to permit the stablinS of horses,
mules or other beasts Of burden on any
but the first or ground floor of stables or
obstetrics.
The Commissioners say that they have
adopted a regulation which provides that
no building for stabling horses or other
animals above the first or ground moor
shall be erected or altered, when the al
terations require an expenditure equal to
one-third of the value of the building, un-
less the building be made fircprooi
throughout.
This regulation, they assert. Will be
strictly enforced, but they do not believe
II reasonable to enact legislation which
would prohibit the free use of building,
erected in accordance with the reguia-
lions in force at the time 1t was con-
structed which did not prohibit the use of
the building above the first or ground
floor for stabling purposes
Recently the need of legislation such
as that provided for in the bill was
brought to the attention of the Commits
sioners by the Washington Humane So
ciety In their report to the House
committee the District heads state they
have given the matter careful considera-
ton and that. while they are In sym
pathy with the object of safeguarding
the lives Of dumb beasts. the proposed
legislation. in their opinion, would be
unreasonable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-27
Administration Not Anxious
to Send Troops Over Line

IT is apparent that the administration
would not welcome any issue that might
force it to send American troops across
the line into Mexico not only because of
an indisposition to exercise such a power
against friendly nation. but also out of
regard for the safety of the many thou
sand Americans now in Mexico who might
resentment at an American invasion of
Mexico
Much thought has been given to the
delicate questions of international law in
volved in this border situation, and no
exact precedent has been found for the
dispatch of troops across the line in dis
regard of the wishes OF the de facto
government of the country into which the
troops are sent.
1t is true that military ana naval forces
have been landed in other countries to
protect American life and property, when
the local authorities appeared to be in
capable of doing 50. That has been done
frequently in Central America in spite of
the protests of revolutionary factions and
in one instance in Nicaragua against the
wishes of the titular government of the
country.
The main question presented in this
case is whether the dispatch of troops
into Mexico TO protect Americans, not in
Mexico, hut on the American side of the
line would constitute an act of war if
President Madero should object. The
be regarded as an act of hostility. 1t
is hoped. however. that the necessity will
not arise for a final decision on thar
nnint