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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

In the fire at Narragansett Pier. Sat
nrday, when five of the seven cottages al
Kanters Green were burned, the cottage
of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Murchison OF
New York, one of the group, was saved
sunday, however. it became known that
while Mr.. and Mrs. Murchison were try
ing to save their house and their prop
erty, robbers effected an entrance to
the chamber of Mrs. Murchison and Sc
cured jewels valued at between $1,000 and
$1,000 The Jewels included diamond rings,
diamond earrings, bracelets and brooch
es, many of them cherished by Mrs.
Murchison as keepsakes..
The police accuse George II. Farrar,
who escaped from the Danvers Insane
hospital, several days ago of sending in
a false alarm of fire from box ZIG of
Lynn. at 4, Sunday morning, The alarm
gave the firemen a long run to the Pea
body line, but the only indication OF lift,
that was found about the box came from
Farrar. Patrolman Kane placed him un-
der arrest and he was returned to the
hospital later II the day.
An automobile owned by Alfred Poirer
OF IS Point street, Providence, ran into
ditch on the old post ROAD. near Old
Town. late, Sunday afternoon Two
wheels collapsed and the car was wreck
ed In the auto with Mr.. Poirer were
two women, another man and a child,
all of Providence. one of the women, a
Mrs Clark, was hurled out TO the car,
but was not seriously injured. The other
occupants escaped with minor bru ses.
The touring car was towed to local
garage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30
PITTSFIEL.O,

The funeral of the late Mrs. o. T. Mer-
row whose death occurred in Bangor.
was held, at 10 A. NJ. Monday, at the
H. NJ Frost officiated. Vocal selections
were rendered by r. \. Conant and
daughter, Miss Vera The bearers were
b. L. Fitzgerald. NJ. T. Burns, Or. +. y.
Porter, A. II. Burse. The interment was
at the Village cemetery. The out-of-
town relatives present We're: The nus
band O. T. Morrow of Bangor; son.
Walter Morrow and wife of Bangor; a
daughter, Mrs. c. NJ. Jersey, and son,
Irwin of Lowell. Mass; and daughter
in-law, Mrs. Clarence Morrow of st. AL
bans.
Mrs Freeman Hubbard left, Monday,
for a visit with relatives in Providence,
r. l.
William Osborn and H. II. Thurlough
were in Skowhegan, Monday, on bush
ness.
Alvin BurriT of Lynn. Mass, who was
in Bangor, Sunday. TO attend the funeral
of his brother, the late John A, Burrill,
passed Monday here with his sister, Mrs.
Ida Pease.
Ellis Jones of Newport was a business
caller here. Monday.
Miss Beth Russell of Burnham return
ed home, Sunday. after q visit here with
Miss Mamie SpauldiHg
Miss Helen Carpenter of Pennsylvania
is a guest of Miss Prestlna Hersey.
Mrs Blanche Decker and children.
Donald and Mildred of Fairfield, are Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs H. H. Thurlough.
7 dow
from visit in Kingston. Ont. with her
aunt Mrs. VIM. McNenl.
Walter w. Brown, who has been en-
ployed as a section foreman by the N.
c. r. r., for sometime, has given up his
position to move to Newport, where nc
will engage in the trucking business.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maxfield of Do
yer are visiting Mr.. MaXfield's mother,
Mrs Harriet Maxfield.
Miss Amorette Porter, Miss Minnie
Porter, Miss Lena Marsh and Miss Nell
lie Rand, went Monday, to Moose pond,
where they will occupy the Graves cot
tage, for two weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. II. T. Libby. Mrs. A. II
Burse and Mrs. w. r. Hunnewell, who
have passed two weeks at Moose pond
returned home, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r W. HAYES of Troy
were guests, Saturday and sunday, OF
Mrs Halves sister, Mrs. E. f. Bagley.
Miss Mona Warner of Leeds Junction
who has been the guest of Martha and
Mary Drake, returned home, Monday
Miss Annie WSngate has returned from
a two-weeks visit with relatives in
Troy.
Miss Francellia Campbell, who has
passed vacation at Ocean Park, has
returned home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Nr. ana Mrs. NJ. c. Dyer and son. T,
Y. DIVER Of Derango. Mexico, and
Mention. siinH.. are here visiting old
friends. The former MI Dyer vas for
me3ly associated with Gen. Isaac
Dyer here IN The drug business.
The Somerset Democrats met. Mon
dani at tie sSkoNlegan House. a large
number Of tie towns in the county be-
ing represented. The object OF the
meeting was 70 complete plans for the
coming campaign and arrange for
speakers in Tie county. Those present.
Hon a. + Donigan, u. q. Bacon, W.
W. Stoddard. j. j. Lander, ]. &. Whit
ney OF Bingham: z. e. Hilton, North
Arson. G. W Badger, Scion: J. +.
Holman. Athens: Panl York, Peter
Llbrety. + Gilbert, Jackman; e. j.
Smith, County Attorney j. H. Haley,
Hartland: William Osborne. II. Fl.
Thurloueh, Pittsfield; ". ]. Bradbury
Fairield Frank l.. Ames. Norridge-
woek; r. F. Parker, Charles Green,
SkoWaaean, and X. b. Piper OF Angus
n and Fairfield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30
FAIRFIELD.
Percy Johnson Suffers a
Broken Arm Through Fall.
Recent Real Estate Transfers
Made in Town Of Fairfield.
-
Vacation Notes and Other Personal
noles and Local JOiilngs.

Percy Johnson. superintendent of
construction work for the Shawmut
Mig. Co. At shaWnut, mel with an
accident, Sunday afternoon. He fell
from The srnsher 1T Emery hill and
broke one arm and also received 9th
er injuries.
caro- Chapman has returned from
Owls Heed where she has been the
guest of MISS Eleanor Creeeh. at the
fatch cottage.
Ralph Phlsbury, who Is i'll at his
home in Benton, is reported gaining.
Mrs. Eva Harmon has gone To Lis
bon Falls called by the illness of her
mother
Mr.. and Mrs G. A. Savage ana
daughter Grace have returned from a
three-weels vacation, passed at
Southport
Miss Mary Murray has returned
from Casting where she has been at
tending summer school,
Mr.. and Mrs Ed. Marden and son
Fred have returned from a several
weeks visit with relatives at Palermo.
Miss Susan Hatch, who has been i'll
for the past week. is better.
Mrs. Chester Furber and son Harry
and Master Gerald Clarke win leave,
Tuesday for Southport.
Myron Files has returned from Han
over n. h. where he has been at
tending Dartmouth College.
Miss Bertha ellison OF Providence,
i. l., is in town, visiting relatives.
J. G. Burns has returned from
Ware, Mass, where he has been visit
ing relatives
Mrs. Abbie Whitten is visiting rela-
tives in Clinton.
Miss Pearl Leach has returned from
Seafsport.
Mrs. Hattie Sprague. who has been
q guest at the home eof DR.. Robinson,
has returned TO her home in Bangor.
Herbert Blakney has resumed his
duties al the wooden mill, after an
illness of a few days
Mrs. Eugene Clarke is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Eugene Strong, of Wa
terry HE.
Miss Hazel Clarke, who is employ
cd as chief operator in the telephone
Office is enjoying a three-weeks va
cation She left Monday, for a week s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

visit with friends in Winslow.
Miss Annie Lowe of Boston is visit
ing friends in town
The following are the recent rea
estate transfers Ia this town: skow
hogan Savings Bank to Albert Hodges
Albert Hodges to r. L. Proctor; Dom
mick Susi to William Thompson
Miss Ella Castle and Miss Franci.
Woodman, who have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs William Tetman, have re-
turned To their home in Auburn.
MIR. and Mrs. George sprasue oi
Bangor have been guests Of Mr.. ane
Mrs. Henry Maddeeks for few days
Miss Kate Benjamin has gone "a
entity pond
Miss Amy Farlin of Kingston. Mass.
is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Johr
Perkins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

The following persons who We're call
ed here by the death of the late Mrs
Caroline T. Whittier. have returned K
their respective homes: Mr. and Mrs
Perlev Strout and son, YarrRputh; hrs
Milo Whittier. Mrs. C. G.. Whittier. Mrs
f. l.. Fair Mrs. II. NJ. Vinal. Caribou
Mr.. and Mrs y. Morrison, Augusta
Mrs. Geo. Burgess and daughter. Man
chester. Mrs. John Casey, Oakland
Mrs. Mary Choate, Windsorvilie; Mr.
and Mrs Wesley Morrison, Rome, ~
Y: Miss Blossom Middleton, Cumher-
land. Md
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our appreciation
and extend our thanks to the many
friends and neighbors, who in SO many
ways have shown their sympathy for
us. during the protracted illness and
death of our beloved wife, mother
and companion, and to all those who
furnished the profusion of beautiful
flowers. May the loving Father, in
whom we trust, sustain them also In
times of need.
j. w. WHITTIER,
J. C. WHITTIER AND FAMILY,
MRS. DUNCAN MORRISON AND
FAMILY,
CHAS. WHITTIER AND FAM
lily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30
WEST GARDINER.

SPEARS CoRNER-Mr. and Mrs.
Alonzo Spear of Boston are guests of
Mrs. f. W. Damon and Miss Annette
Spear.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dyar of Port
land We're guests. last week, of L. M.
Linnell.
Miss Helen Small entertained sew
eral Gardiner friends, on Wednesday
and Thursday
DIR. Louis Spear was guest at the
summer home of Judge A. M. Spear,
on Sunday.
Annette Spear was visitor in Gar
diner on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Unclaimed mail remaining at the
post Office for the week ending July IS,
as follows: Men. Mr.. Mark Gordon, Mr..
James Johnston. Albert Knox, Geo. T..
Moon, Esq. Mr.. George Rank; women,
Miss Gertrude Densmore, Mrs. Lizzie
Glidden, Mrs. Ethel Sears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Rev. and Mrs. +. T.. Haddocll of
California are the guests of George N.
Johnson Mr.. Haddock was formerly
pastor of the Highland avenue Metho-
dist church. Many friends are pleas
ed to meet them once more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Tnlvia Faleoni left, Saturday, for a
two-weeks vacation with friends and
relatives in Boston and Portland. She
was accompanied as far as Portland
by her brother, Achille Falconi, who
has accepted a position operating the
motion picture machine at the Nickel
theater in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hayes and
children. who have been the guests of
his father. ]. d. Hayes, Randolph. left.
Monday, on their return to their home
at Philadelphia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mrs. Edwin Churchill, who has been
here for the past month, left, Monday,
for Old Orchard for vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

MeNaughton' customers appreciate
a genuine mark down, as shown by
the way. they are taking advantage
of the very low prices he is making
on summer shoes. See ad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

+. s. Smith is adding to the great
values that is making this sale the
greatest of the season One item will
illustrate this. A big line, many colors,
and lovely patterns of satin foulards,
goods actually been selling for 15c.
yard, now marked to 1-2n. yard;
safe to say you never saw the like.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Marshal Fish. having been called te
Gardiner by the serious illness of the
formers father, Hartley Jewett. They
returned home, Sunday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

The funeral OF the late James r.
rairhrother will be held at 2.s0.
Wednesday afternoon. from his late
home on second street. Rev. II. l..
Nichols will officiate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Otis NJ. Moore ofs Strong, who has
been on a visit to his brother at
Boothbay. was in this city, Monday,
on his way home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. John Jewett of Port
land recently came here to visit his
brother, H. w. Jewett. who is eriti-
cally i'll at his home in Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mrs. Ida Jackson of Waterville and
Mrs. Lottie Jackson of Somerville,
Mass, who have been the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Plimpton, Willow
street returned Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Ralph Manson left Monday. for
Cape Elizabeth. where he viii take
weeks vacation. His family has been
there for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Redington of
San Francisco, Cal. arrived, Monday,
on visit to his sisters, Miss Della
Redington and Mrs. A. G. Chase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

The Cash Market Co. do not leave
you to guess ON prices but each week
quote bottom prices and the people APP
preciate il and buy freely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

An important meeting of the Hose
Reel co. will be held at O'Clock, this
CTuesday9 evening. at the association
roo'nc. A fun attendance is requested,
as plans for coming events viii be dis
oussed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Halves Of New
York are visiting the formers aunt,
Mrs Alice Otis. at her home on Green
Vile street. Mr.. Halves is well-known
New York inventor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

A Democratic rally viii be held,
Wednesday evening, at the rooms of
the Democratic Club. The speakers will
be Fred Clair of Waterville and Frank
f.. Mace Of Great Pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Lawrence Avanzino. who has been
visiting his father-in-law, stephen
Arata, returned. Sunday, TO his home
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

+ Reuben Merriman and Mrs. Carrie
Norman. of Menomonee. Wis, the
guests of Miss Bertha colburn, Pitts
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

The directors of the Board of Trade
win meet at 4 p NJ, Tuesday. at the
city rooms to act on business mat
tiers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Arthur Lander has commenced work
ON his new house, on Dresden avenue.
He will probably move into the house
before cold weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mrs. George Clark and daughter
Grace. who have been passing vaca
ton in Portland and vicinity, have re
turned TO THEN. home on Second street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

C. f. Chase's Company has sold
what is known as the Martin farm To-
Gated in Chelsea to lessen Corkum OF
New Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Austin Peaslee of Boston. who has
been the guest of his brother. Albert
Peaslee. the past month, returned,
Monday, to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Paula Williams. who has taught
school at Bar Harbor for the past
two years, viii teach at Brewer. this
fall. 4a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mrs. Rodney Higgins has returned t
her home in this city, after vacation
with friends at Bar Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Savage are re-
eeiving congratulations on the birth,
Monday morning. of a son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mrs. Rolla Stickney, son Norman
and mother, Mrs. Carter, have returned
to their home in this city, after passing
two weeks at their cottage at Five Is
lan0s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

DIR. C. f. Pickering, who has been
i'll at his home on Summer street, is 50
far improved as to be out of doors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mr. and Mrs Ernest Sabin and
daughter. Caroline, of Concord, n. H.,
are visiting the formers sister, Mrs.
w. A. Harvey, at her home, LOG Sec
ond street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mrs. III, f. Hughes of Baltimore.
Md, well known IN this city as Dora
Morrell is the guest of relatives here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

MISS Bsnma Densmore, who has been
visiting friends in Lewiston for a few
days, has returned to her home.in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Warner Beale of Beth
81, VT, are here, called by the death oi
Mrs Beales father, james r. Fair.
brother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

General Thomas Hubbard and daugll-
ter, Anna. who have been passing 3
few days at the Hubbard homestead or
Winthrop street, have gone to Ban
Halhor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Edna Trask and Louise Falceni went
to Bcothbay. Sunday, on the Islander
to visit friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Howes' Great London shows is to
be in this city, Tuesday A street pa
rade will be given. in the forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mrs. J.. B. Hathaway who has been
the guests of friends in the city, re-
turned, to Boston, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

The schooner James Young arrived.
Monday. with cargo of coal for w.
ID. Harrington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30
hALL0WELL.
I he Vacation Season Now
Interests Everyone.
Hose Reel Co. VIII Hold I'm
pOrtani Meeting, Tonight.
Unclaimed Mail at Post 0ffice-.Per.
sonaIs--0iher Mention.

Miss Jennie Berry passed the week
end with friends in Litchfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

f. Il. Booker and family of Water
vile. left, on the Islander. Monday, for
| Capitol Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30
GARDINER.
Telephone 37-W.

S. r. Marston of Brunswick was In
town, Monday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Miss Victoria Tyler has gone to
| Capitol Island for a time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Miss Clara Robinson left, Monday,
for Bailey's Island. Portland Harbor,
FLOR a time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Joseph Faulkner and Wick Mckay of
Boston are the guests of Mr.. Faux
ner's parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Frank Harrington left, Monday, for
Portland on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Mr aad Mrs John Tevett Of Portland
passed sunday at the home of City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Miss Alice Knowlton of Brunswick
is the guest of Miss Bertha Clason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Scott 1Iodgkins has accepted posi-
ton in the store of A. w. Cunning
ham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-07-30

Miss Kathleen Duffy has accepted a
positions as teacher, in Dover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-08
Convert to Catholicism.

Mrs. Henry ". TAFT, sislrr-in.aw
OF President Taft it has become known
in New York, renowned her faith MS
Il Episcopalian last week and WAS re-
ceived into the Catholic Church. The
conversion took place in the students
chapel connected with thu rectcry Of
St. Ignatins I.oyola's Catholic Church
Park avenue and EightY-fourth street
OF which Rev. David ". Hearn is
pastor. Only a few personal friends
OF Mrs. Taft, it was learned we're
present, and she was formerly received
by Rev. Father Bernard Vaughn the
English Jesuit preacher and lecturer.
Although surprise to many, Mrs.
Taft, it was said had long contem-
plated Joining the Cotholic Church.
She had always been High Church
Episcopalan and within the last year
was COMMUNICATE OF the Church
OF St. Virgin, and also frequently at
tended services at St. Patrick's Cath
edral. Mrs. Taft refused to be inter-
viewed. Mrs. Taft's husband. Henry
w. Taft, rs we'll as his brother. the
President. are Unitarians, as were
their parents and grandparents before
them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-08
ANOTHER CRISIS
IN MEXICO CITY.
Result OF Demand Upon Mader0 f0S
Dismissal of Three Of His
Cabinet Officers.
REVOLT IN SEVERAL CITIES.
Administration Bitterly Opposed Dy
q Former Erlends or President, Who
Look Ia \ merriam intrrgentfoR.

Mexico, City, Feb. s.-Violeat re.
volts against the Madero government
broke ont in the towns OF Cacoyotia
and Santa Rosalia, chihuahua today
according To reports received here. At
Cocoyotla the district judge was dragged
from the court house anil murdered
by members Of 4 mob wildly shouting
for the Zapatistas. His body wGs cut
TO pieces and thrown into the street.
At Santa Rosalia mob stormed the
municipal building. The nunicina4
president and three members OF his
staff resisted and all were slain.
Mexico City. Feb. S.--A serious
situation developed in Mexico City
today as a result OF the demand made
by committee OF former supporters
OF President Madero thar be dismiss
three members Of his cabinet be-
cause they were aiding leaders OF
the new revolution against the gov
ic.'Ament. The president refused.
stating that members OF his cabinet
were honorable men and patriotic"
AS II result. many influential men.
among them being Antonio Robes
omingueZ-Madero'S staunchest sup
porters during the revolution against
Diaz-are openly opposing the ad-
minlStrarion today and declaring
that nothing by American interveu-
lion can save il.
Gen. Felix DiaZ. nephew Of the de-
posed president. has placed himself
at the head OF body OF rebels IL
Oaxaca. He is wealthy and will Ut
out his followers with arms and an-
munition from his personal fortune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-02-08
FEES At MOUNT VERNON.
Fight TO Abolish Entrance Charges
is Carried 10 State Legis-
latufe.

/ The fight which has been waged fol
wears by number Of organizations to
have the entrance .ees to the home
and tomb of Washington at Mount
Vernon abolished haa taken 4 new
turn. Time after time the matter has
been called 10 the attention Of Con.
gress which, has always refused TO con-
aiter The questiou and failing 10 arouse
any semblance Of public opinion in
their favor the question has now been
taken before the legislature in session
in Richmond.
According 10 dispatch from that
city William H. Lowder. OF Washing
ton, d. G., secretary Of the Mount
Vernon Antiice Association. OF Wash
ington, ID. c., and Alexandria county,
Va. was to appear before the public
property committee OF the house Of the
Virginia legislature this morning and
AJAX that The charter OF the Mount
Vernon Ladies' Association, in charge
OF the famous home OF George Wash
ington on the Potomac river. be re-
called and that the property be taxed
and placed under The powers OF the
State Corporation Commission.
The Mount Vernon Ladies Associa-
ton is not patriotic but commercial
institution" said Secretary Iowder last
night.
Mr.. LoWder will he joined here today
BY Frederick R. Whipple, counsel for
the Mount Vernon Antiiee Association,
and they will protest against the fee
system in vogue ut Mount Vernon and
against the sale OF alleged records,
relics &C., offered the visitors TO the
historic tomb OF Washington and urges
the legislature to enact legislation &C
cordingly.