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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
NARROW ESCAPE
FOR CONDUCTOR.
Two Cars of Freight Der il
ed---Hold Up Christmas
Traffic to New York.

Kingston, r. l., Dec. 21.-Many New
York and other passenger trains were
delayed, and f. l. Fielding of New
London, CT, conductor. was injured,
wher two cars of a freight were de-
rallied here today. Only one track
could be used between Slocum and
shamrock from 4.30 in the afternoon,
when the accident occurred, until IL
at night.
A mistake in interpretating signals
caused the deraiment. The freight
had been divided into two parts to go
on a siding to allow a passenger train
to pass, and was using a pair eff en-
gines. One was given the signal to
back, and the other obeyed the or
der by mistake. The last two cars at
tached to the engine whose crew made
the blundef left the track when they
crashed into the rear of the other di-
vision of the freight.
Fielding was working between two
cars when the crash came. He was
hurled to the ground, and had mar
row escape from being damned to
death Although he was believed to
be only bruised. he was taken to New
London on passenger train.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
FederaIs Confident, with Increased
Strength, They Can Hold the
Garrison Against Attack
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Rebel General Shows Willingness to Stop ConfIca-
ton Of Foreigners Property Mutineers Executed.

ty by courtmartial of sacking the home
of a wealthy Mexican. While the six
rebels were marched before the firing
squad, the stolen goods were returned to
the owner.
All stores confscated from the expelled
Spaniards today were closed and sealed.
orders were given that no more goods
are to be taken from them. This action
was believed to have resulted from the
protest of the United States against the
seizure of Spanish property. Already
great quantities of the goods, valued at
several million dollars, had been utilized
by the rebels The remainder of the
property is to be held pending an investi-
CATION whether the owners aided the
Huerta government.
General Villa said his forces were be.
ing strengthened by assertions from the
Federal troops. He proclaimed amnesty
to Federal soldiers who would surrender
and give up their arms. Many Federal
troops are reported to have Joined the
debels Three hundred thousand rounds
of rifle ammunition and five hundred
thousand rounds of artillery ammunition
were recovered from a lake east OF CHI
huahua, where they were hidden by Gen.
Mercedes evacuating Federals.
Raroul Madero. brother of the late
President. conferred with Gen. villa re-
garding the formation of civil govern
ment. Mr.. Madero is to be an adviser to
Villa,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22

Mexico City, Dec. 21-The rebe
forces are crowding close on Tampico
and a formal attack may be expected
soon. The report received by the gov
eminent last night that the assault
rad begun was not questioned as II
was assumed at the palace that this
was the rebel plan, but 1T has develop
ed that the officer who made the re-
port had become confused over a min
or engagement at a point some miles
from Tampico.
The war office has utilized the time
since the last attack to strengthen the
garrison at Tampico and processes con-
fidence in its ability to resist the rebels
Forces under General Panfilo Natera
are slowly advancing on Zacatecas
capital of the State of Zaeatecas. Be-
tween Saltillo and San Luis Potosi
along the main line of the National
Railway, rebels have again appeared
in large numbers. Two minor engage
ments have occurred between Tampi-
co and Atamira, 23 miles to the north
The federals, according to the war Of
flee, were victorious in both.
1t was also announced by the war Of
flee that Gen. Inez Salazar has defeat
ed the rebels between Conjos and Ber-
mejillo in the state of Coahuila to the
north of Torreon.
The government and bankers have
not been able to agree on the solution
of the currency question. The COM
mittee of bankers who have been at
tempting to devise plan, met again
today with the sub-secretary of fl.
nance. but their suggestions were not
adopted, chiefly because the bankers
would not listen to the proposal thai
TIE guarantee fund should be deposit
ed in the national treasury. They in.
sisted it should be deposited in the ma.
tional bank. The management of the
Bank of London and Mexico says il
has enough currency to meet the de-
mands, should the withdrawal of de.
posits continue tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
UNDER WAY.
The Defenders for Americas
Gun Are Well Outlined.
Expectation Of Fourth Defender
Hoped To Become ActuaIity.
Expect to Start Yacht at Bath, Me-,
Works by January l..

Boston, Dec. 21.-The closing days of
the year find the American defence
against the fourth Upton yachting in
vasion fairly we'll outlined with one
intended America cup defender laid
down, and two others about to be start
ed 1. is hoped i'll yachting circles that
the persistent rumor Of a fourth boat
will become an actually within the
next few weeks.
The boat building at Bristol, r. l.,
and known as the flag officers yacht,
has the lead with her fin keel already
nodded. Work has been started at Ne
ponset in a shed in which the yacht
for A. s. Cochran of New York will be
built from designs by William Card
ner. L is expected that the shed will
be ready by the last of the week, and
that the Keel bulb will run by the first
of the year.
At Bath. one of the sheds used for
the construction of torpedo boats is
expected to be available by Jan. l for
the Philadelphia, New York and Bos-
ten syndicate boat, which George
owen will design.
Both the Neponset and and Bath
boats will probably be tried out to
seine extent in Massachusetts bay
with Marblehead as their base and it
is thought possible that the Bristol
boat may come around the cape for
the preliminary race season III these
waters. carly in May. BY the first of
June, it is believed that the cup de-
tenders with their tenders and own
ers' yachts will be found at the head
of the Sound and that after races at
Larctmont, Glen Cove, oyster Bay and
Indian Harbor the feet VIII work
down the Sound to New London and
reach Newport by the last of the
month.
Newport has been a fayorite tuning
up port for racing yachts for many
years because it affords an anchorage
but short distance from Erentons
Reef ughtship off which there is suf-
ficient sea room and usually plenty of
" ind
1t is there that the principal races
of the season for the big sloaps will
b. held. although all three yachts will
probably participate in the New York
Yacht Club cruise early in August. 1t
is expected that the formal trial races
for the selection of a defender of the
Americas cup viii be held off New
port, late In August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
Daughter Lies Insensib|e
burglars Loot House.
Burglars in Search Of Money
Commit Crime Saturday.
Girl Was Reading When Stunned by
BIow..Folce Fina No clues.

Fort Plain, n. Y, Dec. 21.-A crime
that has aroused the countryside was
discovered today, when Helen Barrett,
90 years old, succeeded in freeing her
self from gag and ropes at her home.
six miles east of Fort Plain. where,
afte, she was attacked last night, her
father was murdered by a man or men
in search of money. The victim was
John Barrett, 90 years old. His money,
a considerable sum he had hidden be-
hind wall panel and it was untouch-
ed.
While reading, Helen was stunned
by the blow of a club, then gagged,
bound and thrown into a small ante
room. Her father was slain when he
came to her aid The daughter did not
knew who committed the crime. The
sheriff, deputies and an assistant dis
trict attorney made fruitless efforts
all day today to strike a trail, blood
hounds being put on the scent without
result.
Bloodhounds from Frankfort We're
taken to the scene of the crime this
afternoon. but because nearly 1000 per-
sons had been there, were unable to
get any tangible clue.
It develops tonight that the daugh-
ter, Katherine Barrett, was not bound
nor gagged. She was doing lesile
the fire and was struck from behind
once on the head, opening a scalp
wound which necessitated IS stitches
and the second time on the face,
breaking her nose. She did not see
her assaiIants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
Republicans Do Not Intend
To Endorse NeWbert.
City Committee Issues Statement
Exposing Political Trickery.
To Have MayoraIty Candidate TO Res.
cue from Present "Extrayaganee.

That element of the Democratic par
ty in Augusta preferring trickery as
the main factor in political campaign
ing has had its latest conception
quickly nipped in the bud by the Re-
publican city committee.
For several days the rumor has been
ticket is to be endorsed by the Repub-
lican party at the spring election. On
Sunday the correspondent of the Bos-
ton Globe had this to say:
Augusta. Dec 20-The mayoralty out
look is already engaging TIE attention of
Progressves will have a candidate has
not yet been determined. The Republi-
cans are not particularly hopeful about
putting up candidate, particularly If
the third party engages in the contest
There is a disposition on the part of
some Republicans To let the mayoralty
nomination go by default and all unite in
putting Mayor Newbert again at the
helm. Mayor Newbert. In his interest for
the municipality and in the conduct of
his office has emphasized the elimination
of party lines, and as he is hard-work-
ing and conscientious chief executive II
is felt that still further advancement
along civic lines would be made by again
placing him in the chair. There are a
number of available Republican candi-
dates. but there is doubt as to whether
they will get into the field at this juno
ture-Boston Globe, Dec. q, 1913.
In reply to the above. members OF
the Republican city committee Satur-
day night issued the following state
mont:
This article is the first printed man.
Hesitation we have seen of a carefully
planned movement on the part of GER
tain Democratic politicians to mislead
voters as to the position of the Repub-
lican party in municipal affairs. The
Republican party. and we believe
many Democrats of Augusta, not only
do not endorse our present Democratic
city administration, but they Vehem-
emily condemn it.
1.-THE Republican party will have
candidate for mayor whom every tax
payer cam afford to support and a ire
mendous effort will be made to rescue
the city from the extraVagant and mis-
directed zeal of the present admins
traitor"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
An AI|-Day Session Brings
Measure to Completion.
Expected Congress VIII Adjourn
Tuesday for a Long Recess.
Bill Expected to Be Signed by the
President Today or tuesday.

Washington, Dec. 21.-An all-day
conference of the joint conference
committee on the currency bill brought
that measure to completion tonight
Problems involving the reserve pro-
visions, the size and character of the
federal reserve board, the redemption
of two per cent. government bonds
and the retirement of the present ma
tional bank currency proved trouble
some, but the conference finally
smoothed out most Of the issues be-
tween House and Senate.
When the two branches of Congress
convene tomorrow it is expected plans
will be made for a long recess, begin
ming Tuesday. 1t was predicted tonight
that the currency bill could be COM
pleted and signed by the President
late tomorrow or Tuesday, and Con-
gress has dropped all other problems
in anticipation of the first actual re-
cess since April Z. 1t is planned to
suspend all business until Jan. II, and
allow the legislators to enjoy as COM
pIete a rest as will President Wilson,
who will leave Washington for Pass
Christian as soon as the currency bill
is signed.
The currency conferees assembled
early today, and at the opening of the
evening session had settled many con-
trovered points. An analysis of the
bill by Senator Owen and Rep. Glass,
charimen of the conferees, showed AZ
points of difference between the two
houses, but many of these were of
minor character and were disposed of
quickly.
Continued on Page Five.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
SUGGESTION IS GIVEN TO
BEWARE OF RAW PORK !

Washington, Dec. 21.-To prevent the
spread of trichinosis, dread disease
little known TO the American people.
the department of agriculture tonight
issued a warning against the consump-
ton of raw or uncooled pork products,
the declared source of the malady. In
many districts of the country, partic-
ularly those with large foreign popu-
lations, the statement said. large guam
titles of pork are consumed during the
Christmas season, resulting frequent
ly IN cases of seriously impaired health,
if not in fatalities.
The disease is caused by a parasite
or worm, microscopic in size, found in
hog flesh, and there is no known ef-
fective method of treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
Steamers Tell Of Terrible
Volcanic Eruptions.
Ambrim, Observation-Disclosures,
Buried Under Molten Lava.
Scenes Awe Inspiring..The Flames
Shoot 1000 Feet into Air.

Sydney, n. S. W., Dec. 21.-Incom-
ing vessels bring terrible details of
the recent volcanic eruptions on the
island of Ambrim, in the New Heb
rides group. in which 500 natives lost
their lives. Witnesses of the disturb
ance describe it as having been so
sudden and violent that they expect
ed to see the whole western side of
the island disappear.
With terrific roar which was fol-
lowed with a rapid succession of ar
tillery-like detonations, all the craters
of the volcano entered into full ac-
tiVity, spouting flames and lava and
throwing out huge boulders. Great
streams of lava soon We're rushing
down the slopes, cutting the villagers
off from escape. In one instance two
torrents of the molten mass Joined
and made an island of one entire sec
ton of a village. Here so or 60 per-
sons persisted.
The scenes at night were awe in
spring. Flames shot into the air to
height of 1909 feet, Illuminating the
whole scene Of destruction. The ocean
seemed to boil as huge super-heated
masses of stone fell into the sea. Dust
from the craters gradually formed a
black cloud which blotted out the light
of the stars.
The bay after the eruption was filled
with dead fish and large numbers of
dead turtles. The water in the river
was hot. The British hospital build
ines were wiped cut of existence, but
previous to their destruction the doc
tors pluckily removed all the patients
to launch and escaped with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
WEALTHY MEXICAN PRISONER.
Luis Terrazas, Jry Held by Villa
S25o,ooO Demanded for Release.

Juarez, Mex, Dec. 21.-Aithough ne
gotiations have been underway for the
payment of s25O,0oO for his release.
Luis Terrazas, Jr., today was still held
prisoner by Gen. Villa at Chihuahua
The father, whose vast estate. togeth-
er with that of the Creels was con-
fiscated through a decree issued by
Villa. has attempted to procure the
prisoners release and safe conduct to
the border, first through an appeal to
Washington and now by the payment
of money to the rebels.
when Terrazas, ST., accompanied
the federal forces in their night 10
the border, the women members or MS
family refused to leave. They are
still in Chihuahua helping In the et-
forts to release the younger Terrazas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22

Washington, Dec. 21-President Wilson
intends that his vacation at Pass Chris
tian, Miss, shall be complete rest from
official activity, but in leisure moments
he will apply himself to the task OF
choosing, tentatively, members of the
federal reserve board to be created by
the hew currency law.
The President will see no visitors, will
engage in no voluminous correspondence
and will isolate himself for three weeks
of recreation and quiet thinking. He
realizes that in the selection of the Fed
eral Reserve Board he will be confronted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
The Christmas Week Forecast.

Washington. Dec. 2L-Christmas week
weather will be unsettled over much of
the United States, the weather bureau
experts say, and frequent rains are pre-
dicted for the Pacific coast. Temperatures
will be near or below the season.. aver
age and the skies will be overcast almost
entirely throughout the week.
"A disturbance now developing in the
Southwest" the weekly bulletin said to-
night, will advance northeastward at
tended by rains and SHOWS, and cross the
Great Central valleys about Tuesday and
the Eastern states Wednesday or Thurs
dav. There are at present no indications
of a severe cold wave during the week"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
THE FEDERAL PLOTTERS
EXECUTED AT GUAYAMAS.

Hermosillo, Sonora, Dec. 21.-The
commissioned officers and many SER
eeants and eorporals of the Tenth Bat
talon of the federal garrison at Qua
yamas were executed at sunrise yes
terday in that city, according to woro
brought here tonight. officers ana
men of the 10th were disarmed sew
eral days ago by Gen. Ojeda, federai
commandant, when he discovered they
were plotting to desert to the insur-
gents.
Accompanied by three of the federal
officers. who surrendered to the IN
surgents at Maytorena, Gen. Obregon'
field commander of the Constitution
a,ists in Western Mexico, returned
Continued on Page Two)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
Bible Saves the Life of a
Pennsylvania Pastor Saturday.

Blairsville. Pa. Dec. H.-What is be-
lieved to have been a deliberate attempt
to assassinate Rev DR.. r. E. Mcclure,
for % years pastor of the Blairsville
United Presbyterian church and president
of the Indiana County Anti-Saloon
League, failed last night when a bullet
fired at the minister penetrated Bible
which he carried under his arm and made
slight abrasion upon DR.. Mcclure $
left side. The authorities are searching
for two men. one of whom fired two
shots at the clergyman and who dropped
his hat in escaping.
DIR. Mcclure had made a sick call and
was returning to his home. He visited
his church TO secure his Bible left there
after Wednesday nights prayer meet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
200 PASSENGERS HAVE A
NARROW ESCAPE IN WRECK,

Lorette Manitoba, Dec. 21-A Ca
madam Northern train from Duluth
Mimi, was deraile near here today
and five coaches and a baggage and
dining car overturned into the ditch
The wreckage caught fire. but the 20C
passengers escaped through windows
and helped eXtinguish the flames. A
relief train from Winnipeg returned
there tonight with the passengers A
broken rail caused the accident. Three
day coaches and all the hand baggage
belonging to passengers were destroy
ed by fire before bucket brigades ha
subdued the blaze.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22

ing services AS the minister reached
Stuart street leading 10 his home he saw
two men some distance away standing
at telephone pole. AS Dr. Mcclure
approached them a whistle sounded and
one of them raised a revolver and fired.
The bullet went wild.
The minister picked up stone and
hurled it at the men and at the same
time ran toward them. AS the assaflants
retreated, the one with the revolver
tripped and fell. Before DR.. Mcclure
could reach him the man had regained
his feet and fired a second time, this
bullet tearing through the minister s
Bible and clothing. Both men then fled
rapidly and DR.. Mcclure continued to his
nome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
VILLA ISSUES ORDER TO
PREVENT REBEL L1OTIEG,

Chihuahua, Mex, Dec. H.-"Anyone
who hereafter loots or molests property
of foreigners or Mexicans Will be exc
cuted. The right to confiscate property
will rest only with the Constitutonalist
government"
General Francisco Villa issued this or
der today as showing his intention to
maintain strict military discipline. AS
an example he executed on the plaza a
band of rebels who had been gound gull
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The storm
that was over the Ohio valley Satar-
day was central Sunday night over the
Middle Atlantic states and moving
eastward. During the last "A hours it
caused unsettled weather and local
rains over much of the country east
of the Mississippi river. The weather
will be generally fair Monday and
Tuesday. Temperature will be lower
Monday in the Atlantic states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
President Wilson Intends to Pass
Vacation atPass Christian, Miss.

with one of the most important problems
of his administration and that the sue
cess or failure of the new currency law
will depend to some extent on the quality
of the officials of the board who will adj
minister it.
Mr. Wilson thus far has fixed on no in
dividuals. He had a tentative list under
consideration and is adding to it daily.
Members of Congress, especially Demo-
cratic senators, are not recommending
anyone as they have announced they
wish to leave the President free from
Continued on Page Two.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
EXPLODING KEROSENE
LAMP KILLS WOMAN

Everett Mass, Dec. 2f.-An explod-
ing kerosene lamp started a fire which
burned Mrs. Anna Butler to death in
her bed today Her son, Richard But
Ter, was badly burned trying to save
her The damage to the house was
SLIGHT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
COMPLICATIONS
MAY HAPPEN,
Japanese Arsenal Manufac-
turing Arms for Mexico
Rebels Issue a Warning
That Munition Bearing
Vessels Will be Considered
Hostile and Fired Upon.

Toxic, Dec. 21-The arsenal at To-
kio, Japan, is manufacturing a guam
tity of arms ordered by the Mexican
government, which it is expected will
be shipped soon. Japanese officials
explain that this is merely a matter
of business and is not indicative of
any unfriendliness to the United
States.
Washington, Dec. 21.-Roberto Pes
quiera, confidential agent here of the
Mexican constitutionalists, has in
structed the agent of the party in Lon
don, Miguel Covarrubias, formerly
Mexican minister to Russia, to advise
Lloyd's Maratime Insurance agency
that steamers of any nationality bring
ing munitions of war contracted for
by the Mexican government will be
fired on by the Mexican Constitution
alists.
The agency here declined to say
whether the Constitutionalists expect
ed to purchase any ships for the pur-
pose of blockading ports held by the
federals, but it was made plain that
artillery and land forces would not
hesitate hereafter to fire on foreign
ships if they carried arms for the
Huerta government. This course, ac-
cording to the Constitutionalists here,
would be justified under international
law.
international complications are like
ly to arise If Constitutionalist land
forces open with their mountain ar
tillery upon foreign ships. but as there
seemed to be no immediate possibility
of such contingency, officials dis
played little interest in the subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22
SHERIFF GRAHAM QUESTIONS
The RIGHT OF EXPRESS COS.
T0DELIVERP RIVATE LIQUORS.

Portland, Me, Dec 21-sheriff Graham
today questioned the right of express
companies to deliver packages of liquor
for private consumption and ordered four
teams which were engaged in this work
to return to the stables.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22

Japan has decided to inaugurate a
steamship service with its terminus at
Boston, by way of Panama. The
steamers will call at New Orleans and
New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-12-22

Melvin H Couch, former district
attorney. was found dead Sunday in
his offices at Mont clio, N. Y. Cir
cumstances regaI ded as suspicious
have caused the district attorney and
The coroner to investigate. Couch was
prominent in Republican politics and
a close friend of B. B. Odell as Gov
ernor.