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Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25

Calumet, Mich, Dec. 24.-Four score
persons, mostly children, were killed
tonight at Christmas celebration by
copper mine strikers in an Italian hall,
because of a needless panic caused by
a false alarm of fire.
While several hundred miners and
their wives looked on the children
pressed eagerly towards the stage to
receive Christmas presents. At the in
stant man put his head in at the
door Of the hall and yellod Fire. "
The cry was taken up by those in the
hall. Every one started for the doors.
The weaker were thrown to the floor
and those behind them tried to climb
over them
The stairway and other avenues OF
escape were blocked so effectually that
those inside could not get out and
those without could not get in to aid
the panic-stricken. 1t was some time
before the panic subsided. The alarm
was spread outside the buildings by a
few persons who. near the door, had
escaped unhurt. A crowd soon as
sembled and the work of clearing the
hall began.
The principal exit was a narrow rear
stairway. When this had been cleared
of the bodies, which filled it to the
top, an accounting showed there were
IA known dead 1t is thought that a
dozen other bodies were carried away
by flames.
The dead removed from the stair
way included 81 girls, 19 boys, l3
women and five men. Excited men and
women stood about the buildings, some
dazed by the sudden change from Hol-
iday festivities to tragedy. others cry
ing out hysterically, a few even
threatening violence to the officers
keeping them back from the long row
of dead. There was not much work
for the many doctors who hurried to
the scene. The persons who were not
killed in the fresh rush were held up
right and in this position were car
ried by the rush through the exit. On
ly three injured persons were taken
to hospitals A few others were assist
ed to their homes.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
Christmas in
Mexico Meagre,

Juarez, Mex, Dec, A.-Churches depriv-
ed of their priests and the ringing OF
bells cracked by cannonballs will mark a
wartime Christmas in northern Mexico,
With their arms and artillery fixed for
a possible battle, the rebels though not
disposed to celebrate their military vic
tories as part of their religious obserV-
ance, will keep Christmas in a meagre
way throughout their lines from Juarez
to Chihuahua City, 225 miles soles.
The ragged and ill-fed soldiers in the
field will kneel beside his gun while in the
rebel cities the churches Will have such
services as the absence of the Spanish
priests will permit.
In Juarez masses are to be held by the
rebels in the little 17th century church
of the Spanish mission type The portals
and tower of the building are SCARED by
bullets.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
New York Starts
Joyous Yuletide

New York, Dec. 24.-Lacking only a
blanket of snow to give the traditional
Christmas atmosphere to the scene
New York began tonight a Christmas
celebration which promised to be one
Of the most joyous in years. The 100,-
eco unfortunates of the city were well
remembered by the charitable.
Thanks to the existence of Christ
mas fund reserve, the AT employees of
the New York Stock Exchange were
able today to divide s12.666 among
themselves.
Members of the Exchange celebrated
Christmas in noisy manner At 8
o'clock two street organs were brought
TO the floor of the Exchange and for
20 minutes two brawny Italians ground
disccrdant melodies from them, ac-
companied by the wild shouts of the
full -lunced brokers'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
Indian Ball Player Of Old
Town Drops Dead.
Was Working in Logging Oper-
atiOns al Burlington, Me.
Attacked with Heart Disease-.An
Athlete from EARLY Youth.

Bangor, Me, Dec. 24-Louis Socka-
lexis, the one-time famous Indian ball
player, dropped dead of heart disease,
at his work in a logging operation in
the town of Burlington this forenoon.
The remains were brought to his homo
in Old Town tonight.
Old Town, where he was born about
Al years ago. He was a descendant
of full blooded 7 rratine or Penob-
scot Indians, but s not full blooded
himself. His paternal grandfather was
at one time governor of the Penob-
scots, and the family was prominent
in the affairs of the tribe. He was an
uncle of Andrew Sockalexis, the Mara
thon runner.
From early youth Louis Sockalexis
was natural athlete being able to run
100 yards in 10 seconds, when at his
best. He early took to baseball and
was the best player either Indian or
white, in this part of Maine. In 1896
he went to Holy Cross College. Wor-
cester, Mass, and there played very
fine game at center field, his work
attracting the attention of the big
league scouts, and in 1897 he played
center field for Cleveland of the Amer
lean League. Afterwards he played on
the Hartford team of the Eastern
League, and with Lowell of the New
England League, closing his baseball
career with Bangor of the Maine State
League. For some seasons past he
had officiated as umpire in local
leagues
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
Reigning Spirit Of Peace
And Good Will.
Large Cities Take Care Of the
Oor--Unhappy Made Happy.
Community Christmas Trees Source
Of Great Enjoyment.

Boston, Dec. 24.-The municipal
Christmas celebration of last year was
repeated tonight when thousands or
people gathered about 60-foot ever
green on the Common. Mayor Fitzger-
aid, recovering from three-weeks ill
ness touched a button which started
the program of festivities he had ar
ranged.
At the instant that the vari-colored
lights of the tree were turned on fire.
works were set off and the great as
semb.y, led by a choir, sang "Adeste
FideIis." A vocal and instrumental
concert was rendered, after which car
OILS were sung. Many houses were IL
Illuminated after the old English Gus
tom.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
Dr. Gordon Will
Tender Resignation
Within a Week

Portland Me, Dec. 24.-Dr. Seth C.
I. Gordon Of this city, chairman of
the State Board of Trustees of Insane
hospitals, who with Mrs. Laura L.
Cony of Augusta. another trustee, and
the rest of the beard, and DIR. Henry
w. Miller, superintendent of the Au-
gusta Insane hospital was asked to
resign by vote of the Governor and
Council last night, will tender his res
Ignation within a week.
L intended to resign when the case
was closed, no matter what the decis-
ion," said DR.. Gordon today in COM
menting on the outcome of the
charges of mismanagement and dis
senSion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25

chihuahua, Mex, Dec. 24.-Forty-
two hundred rebel cavalrymen with III
cannon and six machine guns, have lett
Chihuahua to begin the long delayed
attack on the federals at Ojinaga, op-
posite Preside, Texas. The rebels,
commanded by Gen. Ortega, have been
ordered to exterminate the federals or
drive them across the United States
border. sweep the border clear of fed
erals and do not take any prisoners,
was Gen. Francisco Villas order TO
Gen. Ortega.
Gen. Villa said if the federal gener-
ais, Orozco and Roja are captured they
are to be shot as traitors.
Loaded in six trains with large sup
plies of ammunition, the Ojinaga eXpedi-
ton left here, purposing to travel as far
as Hermagas and thence to march over
land to Ojinaga. The bottling up of the
Federals in the city of Torreon. 200 miles
south of here, the occupation by the reb-
els of part of the city and the rebel cap
ture of Lordo and Gomez Placia, impor-
tant adjoining towns were confirmed in
reports received today. Gen. Monclovio
Herrera, however, was not wounded.
The rebel dispatches said Gen. Herrera
now had Torreon practically controlled
with little loss of life, and that he would
await further reinforcements before at
tempting a rout of the Federals under
Gen. Refugio yalesco. The Federal tel
egraph to Monterey and Saltillo was cut
and should Gen. Valesco be driven east
ward, it was said, he would have no all
tentative but a desperate retreat. Tor
reon has been often captured or lost by
either side Its importance lies in its
being a railroad center.
Gen. Villa purposes remaining here
pending the outcome of the Ojinaga
campaign.
Despite Gen. Villas statement to
the United States government that he
is not OBTAINING wives and children
of men who have left the country, 1t
is known here that he has denied
them facilities to leave. The demand
for trains for military purposes was
given as a reason for not providing
means to transport the Mexican fam
lilies who wish to leave. All empty
freight cars have been ordered to
Juarez to bring coal and provisions.
Refugio Velasco is beseiged by reb-
els, and Guaymas, State of Sonora, has
been evacuated according to two un-
official reports received here today.
washington. Dec. 24-With any impend-
ing dangers to life or property of Amer
leans and other foreigners on the coasts
of Mexico we'll guarded against by the
presence OF the United States wafsAps
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
cLoUDY-PRosABLY SNOW.

Washington, Dec 24.-Forecast for
northern New England: Cloudy on
Thursday, probably followed by snow
at night; Friday rain or snow; mod
crate variable winds, becoming high
east Thursday night. For southern
New England and eastern New York:
Increasing cloudineSs ThursC1y, prob
ably followed by rain THURSDAY after
noon or night; Friday rain or snow;
moderate variable winds becoming
east and increasing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
"Boy Broker Davie
Is Given a Pardon.

Boston, Dec. 24.-Robert E. Davie.
known as 1.-The boy broker" who was
serving a prison term of five years
for misappropriating funds entrusted
to him for investment, was pardoned
today by the Governor and Council.
He had served two and a half years
of his sentence.
Davis was arrested in February, 1911,
at Rio Janeiro, where he had fled af-
ter Improbable investments had
wiped out not only his own capital,
but his customers funds. He was only
26 years old at the time of his arrest,
but had attracted considerable atten-
ton in financial circles by his spec
tacular career as stockbroker.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
Rebels Retake the City of
Juarez=On to Mexico City==Be=
gin Delayed Attack on Ojinaga.

and, in the opinion of officials of this
government, the Huerta government
growing weaker and weaker and its fl
naneial condition rapidly becoming
acute, President Wilson expressed salts
faction with the operation of the Amer
lean Mexican policy before leaving fol
his Christmas holiday.
Arrangements were made by the Pres
ident with the state department to keel
him informed at Pass Christian of any
unusual developments in Mexico but or
binary events of the revolution will mo-
be communicated to him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
Schmidt Trial Ad=
jOurnsOverChristm

New York. Dec. 24.-Dr. Carlos F.
Macdonald was called by the state to
refute the testimony given by the
alienists of the defence in the trial of
Hans Schmidt, accused of the murder
of Anna Aumuller. He examined the
former priest on Sept "a, and quoted
Schmidt as saying that after the muir
der He felt the relief of a person who
had accomplished a required act or
command"
DIR. Macdonald was not able TO COM
plete the recital of his examination of
the man owing to adjournment of the
court until Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
Yuletide Celebration
In Providence, r. |.

Providence. r. l., Dec. 24.-Christmas
is being more generally observed il
this city than ever and for the frse
time a municipal tree in the heart =
the city. with exercises and drills
pupils IF the public schools, PROVED :
decidedly interesting feature. The "
rious musical societies OF the city join
ed With the children in singing carols
and the big tree lighted by hundreds
of electric bulbs, will be lighted every
night until New Years. Throughout the
city the early reports from the busi-
ness houses indicate that the Holiday
Continued on Page Ten.)
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Disturbance
of marked intensity is central near the
mouth of the Mississippi river moving
northeast The southwest storm of
Tuesday was central Wednesday night
near the mouth of the Mississippi riv-
er, whence it moved northeastward
with rapidly increasing intensity in
anticipation of which storm warnings
were displayed on the Atlantic coast
from Key West, Florida, to Cape May,
NJ. ]. This storm will advance north
eastward and be attended by general
rains during the next 36 hours in the
Atlantic states. Temperatures have
changed little. They will be consid-
erably lower Friday throughout the
East.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
By ELIZABETH POWERS MERRILL.
Written for the Kennebec Journal

on trial in the Rutland county court
for the alleged murder of Charles Cor
don. a trapper of Whitehall, n. Y. The
verdict was reached after more than
"a hours deliberation.
Gordon was shot by Koch Nov. D.
Koch's defence was that he acted In
self-protection. He said he found Cor
don poaching on his private preserve
and that when he ordered him to leave
the trapper started to attack him with
a club.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
Mayor J. P. Mitchell
OF New York City
Takes Oath OfOf.iCe.

New York, Dec. 24.-John Purroy
Mitchell, elected mayor of New York
last month on the Fusion ticket took
the oath of office today. The oath was
administered by Supreme Court Justice
Ford in the presence of few person
81 friends. Mayor Mitchell will not take
office until Jan. I.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25

Announcement was made Wednesday
that the government had withdrawn its
case against Victor Neustadtl, beer
importer of New York, arrested recently
on a charge of conspiracy to defraud by
UNDERWRITING imported beer.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
Boston Forecast.

Boston, Dec. 24.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Thursday increas-
ing cloudiness, probably rain by
Thursday afternoon or at night; Fri
day rain, variable winds, becoming
easterly and increasing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
NEW ENG. TEL. & TEL. co.
UPHELD BY PUBLIC SERVICE.

Boston, Dec 24-Charges of discrimina-
ton on the part of the New England
Telephone & Telegraph Co. against the
Postal Telegraph Co. were dismissed to-
day by the Public Service Commission,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
MRS. MARY C. ESTY
OF WATERv|LLE.
The Division President of the
Maine Sons of Veterans
Auxiliary Dies Wednes-
day After a Short Illness.

Waterville, Me-, Dec. A.-Mrs. Mary C
Esty, division president of the Sons o!
Veterans Auxiliary, died today after q
short illness and operation. She was the
wife of George N. Esty and was born in
Newmarket, N. H., SO years ago Besides
the husband, two children, the parents
two sisters and one brother survive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
KOCH FOUND TO
Be NOT GUILTY.
Wealthy Farmer Who Shot
Charles Gordon Is Acquit-
ted by the Jury After "a
Hours at Rutland, Vt.

Rutland, VT, Dec PA verdict Of
not guilty was returned today in the
case of William e. KOCH a wealthy
farmer of West Haven, who has been
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
Cradle of the Christ Child.

By ELIZABETH POWERS MERRILL.
Written for the Kennebec Journal.
A cradle came down through the starry sky
A cradle made of gold!
The angels bore it to Bethlehem Town
That thrice blessed town of old.
No mortal eye saw them carry it there
To stable old and gray
No ear heard the song that the angels sang
By dusky mows of hay
Sleep Babe of Bethlehem
Born into earth today!
Sleep beside thy mother
On bed of fragrant hay.
Sleep for we must leave thee
To God fly from below
When swing His gates of pearl
Rose-red with mornings glow!
The little Lord Christ was coming that day
Through noiseless Gates of Birth;
He was coming down in softness of night
Way down upon the earth.
His cradle was hidden there in the dark
Guarded by angels fair
They put him within his cradle of gold
Sang as they rocked him there
Sleep Babe of Bethlehem
Among the sons of men
Born mid the lowlest
Into earth's life of sin!
Sleep in thy new cradle
Untouched by pain or loss
Ah-never in thy dreanr
The shadow of cross
The cradle was built way up in the sky
Lovingly it made.
he mighty host sang jubilant song
Then knelt and softly prayed
I'or they knew who would sleep in that cradle
Way down on earth below
The cradle to hold the little Lord Christ
They chanted ever low
-ss=a - Sleep Babe Of Bethlehem
Throughout this happy night
Above thy sunny curls
A circle of dim light!
Sleep little Lord Jesus,
Thy tiny hands at rest
For thee crown of thorns-
No spear for thy sweet breast
The centuries sleep in earth's bosom since
The Son of God came down
But the hearts of men go back to that day
Back to Bethlehem Town!
they that bright cradle of shining gold
(But not with mortal eye)-
The cradle made for the little Lord Christ
In Home of God on high!
Sleep Babe of Bethlehem,
Throughout this dreamless night!
Shepherds by thee kneeling
IN mystic lanthorn light!
Sleep that earth may see thee
Upon this Wondrous Day
See thee gentle Savior,
Low-cradled in the hay!
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25

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Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
1904

10c. Cigar. Thirty-nine years continu-
Gus increased sales tells its own story.
Factory, Manchester. N II. diff
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25

washington, Dec. 24-With any impend-
ing dangers to life or property of Amer
leans and other foreigners on the coasts
of Mexico we'll guarded against by the
presence OF the United States wafshps
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25
THE WEATHER

Cloudy Thursday, probably fol-
lowed by snow at night; Friday
rain or snow; moderate winds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-12-25

n your property 10 really
"worth. WHILE" mako that clear
In your classified Advertising
and you'll sell Il.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-25
Parties WISHING StoraUe Snace

We have leased the large sheet
iron warehouse formerly occupied by
Hamilton Supply Co. and are prepar-
ed to han-on 5th just N of Main.
Phone Main ADV. If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-25
MAINLY PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. E. Harrison are
home from vacation trip north along
the coast as far as Mt. Vernon, Wash
ington.
c. E. Paris yesterday evening well
coined home his wife and daughter,
Marjorie, from their summer vaca.
tion on the coast
Harry Thompson of Los Angeles
left yesterday evening after a bust
ness visit at Ell Centre.
Mrs. Leroy Holt and son, after
several months absence are at home
again in Imperial.
J. A. Waller returned to his home
to Venron, Tex, after a visit to El
Centre friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Conkling have
returned from months stay in Los
Angeles and other points.
Rolley Clark returned Sunday after
a pleasant visit to Beaumont.
Elmer A Todd is home again after
a summer vacation at coast points.
F. M. Withers of Dixieland, was a
business visitor to Ell Centre Monday.
A. Anderson and son Morris are in
San Diego for few days.
A. H. Griswold is in Yuma on q
short business trip.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-25
CITY AND VALLEY.
Theatre Tulane Entire change q

Theatre Tulane-Entire change of
program tonight.
At Hotel OregOn.-G. w. Mayer,
A. j. Goehner, F. E. Johnson, F. j.
Calef, j. A. Campbell, F. l.. Sargent,
Charles f. Morris, f. B. Root, Parvin
Rel, w. r. Walton, w. H. Come, w.
E. Dysart, H. B. Curtis, Mrs. S. +.
Wiles, F. B. Neuhoff, Dick Hollipgs-
worth, Los Angeles; H. G. Ansell, j..
A. Stevenson, L. D. Reynolds, San
Diego; w. J. Munro, Denver; D. Hal
ford, Bakersfield; w. H. Ciprico, Pas
adena; Charles H. Keller, Oakland;
B. NJ. Carlisle, San Francisco.
Reception to Rev. Saylor.-The
members of the First Methodist
church have announced a public re-
ceptiOn to their pastor, Rev. Oliver
Saylor, tomorrow evening at the
church. The reception is in the ma
ture Of "get-acquainted" function
which will work toward the unification
of membership and officers during
the coming winter season.
Held for Horse Stealing.-E. d.
Harmon and James Mccain of San
Diego are lodged in the Imperial
county Jail charged with the theft of
horses and a buggy from a San Diego
livery which they We're trying to dis
pose of at a local stable. They had
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-25

hired the outfit for drive around
San Diego.
AT l.. & S. Theatre.-Tonight's pre-
gram at the L. & S. contains "The
Moonshiner's Last Stand" feature in
two reels, "The Song Bird of the
North" Sweeney and the Fairy" a
comedy worth seeing.
Charged with Forgery.-G. H. Ed
niger Of CaleXico is lodged in the coun-
ty Jail charged with forging the name
of merchant Of that city to a check
for $36.
FOrty-seven Chinese Caught.-In
migration Inspector Webb yesterday
evening took to Los Angeles forty
seven Cinnamon caught after making
| their way across the Mexican line
BOrn.-To Mr.. and Mrs. Z. J. Parke
Wednesday, September "a, a daugh-
4 for
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-25
VALLEY Lumber Go.
Building Material
EL CENTRIC CALExICO

the wearing Of jewelry is strictly for
bidden.
However, the bunker women are
seldom wanting III comliness. Their
faces are nearly always sweet and
gentle, while an air Of almost SANITY
simplicity is given them by the clear,
starched cap. the handkerchief cross
ed on the breast and the white apron
and the plain gray or drab stuff Of
their dresses. The Dunkers live in
peace with one another, and never
have recourse to law to ar injury
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-25
CALExICO

done them Disputes among then,
are settled by the elders, whose de
cisions are final, and only in excep-
tional cases do they institute law
suits against the people of the world.
They are averse to accepting public
office, and rarely, if ever, exercise
the right Of franchise. However, the
Bunker ideal of personal conduct is
high one. They are temperate to
abstemiousness, Industrious and econ
omical and Carlyle's gospel work was
theirs
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-25
Closing Out Sale of Wire

Bluribbon poultry, it., SAC cash.
Bluribbon poultry. 5 it., 45c, cash.
Square deal hog fence. 26 inch and
80 inch, at cost.
Barbwire away down.
We have to move this wire so will
sell at bargain as we have no place
to store it.
Valley Hardware. g. Watkins, Pro
prietor Advertisement u
Imperial Valley press., 1913-09-25
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