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The Keota news., 1913-09-05
PRESIDENT TELLS CONGRESS
THAT REBELS PRACTICALLY
CONTROL MEXICO.
HANDS OFF, US. POLICY
THE GOVERNMENT HAS FAILED
TO MAKE GOOD PROMISES
FOR PEACE.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Washing .on. Aug. 81. President
Wilson in person addressed Congress
today on the Mexican situation as fo!-
lows:
Gentlemen of the Congress-: 1t is
clearly my duty to lay before you
very fully and without reservation the
facts concerning our present relations
with the Republic OF Mexico. The de.
plorable posture of affairs in Mexico
l need not describe, but deem 1t my
duty to speak very frankly OF what
this government has done and should
seek to do in fulfillment OF its obH.
cation to Mexico hereafter. as a friend
and neighbor and to American ciu-
zens whose lives and vital interests
are daily affected by the distressing
conditions which now obtain beyond
our thouthern border.
These conditions touch Us very
nearly. Not merely because they lie
at our very door. That, OF course.
makes us more vividly and more con-
stantly conscious OF them. and every
instinct OF neighborly interest and
sympathy is aroused and quickened
by them: but that is only one ele-
ment In the determination OF our
duty.
Glad to Call Ourselves Friends.
We are glad to call ourselves the
friends OF Mexico, and we shall. hope,
have an occasion, In happier times as
we'll as in these days of trouble and
confusion, to show that our friend
ship is genuine and disinterested.
capab bic of sacrifice and every gener-
Gus manifestation.
THE peace, prosperity and content
ment OF Mexico mean more. much
more. to us than merely an enlarged
field for our commerce and enterprise.
They mean an enlargement OF the
field OF selfgovernment and the reali-
zation Of the hopes and rights OF a ma
ton with whose best aspirations. SO
long suppressed and disappointed, we
deeply sympathize.
I'VE shall yet prove to the Mexican
people that we know how to serve
them without first thinking how we
shall serve ourselves.
Whole World Desires Peace.
But we are not the only friends
OF Mexico. The whole world desires
her peace and progress; and the
whole world is interested as never be-
fore. Mexico lies at last where all
the world looks on. Central America
is about to be touched by the great
routes of the worlds trade and inter
course running free from ocean to
ocean at the isthmus.
The future has much in store for
Mexico. as for all the states of Cen
trail America: but the best gifts can
come tc heI only II she be ready and
free to receive them and to enjoy them
honorably. America in particular
America North and South. and on both
continents-waits on the development
OF Mexico and that development can
be sound and lasting only If it be the
product O; genuine freedom, just
and ordered government. founded on
law. Only so can it be peaceful or
fruitful OF the benefits OF peace. Mex
leo has great and epviable future
The Keota news., 1913-09-05

maintenance Of tolerable political and
economic conditions in Central Amer
lea 1t Is upon no common OCCASION
therefore, that the United States offers
her counsel and assistance. All Amer
lea cries out for a settlement.
"A satisfactory settlement seems to
US to be conditioned on
"tA)-An immediate cessation OF
fighting throughout Mexico. A definite
armistice solemnly entered Into and
scrupuiously observed;
"CB)-Security given for an early
and free election in which all will
agree to take part
"C)-The consent OF General Huer-
ia to bind himself not to be candi-
date for election as president of the
republic ct this election; and
"D)-The agreement OF all parties
to abide by the results Of the election
and cooperate in the most loyal way
in organizing and supporting the new
administration.
v. 8. Pledged to Aid New Regime.
THE government OF the United
States would be glad to play any part
in this settlement or in its carrying
out which It can play honorably and
consistently with international right.
1t pledges itself to recognize and in
every way possible and proper to as
sist the administration chosen and set
up in Mexico in the way and on the
conditions suggested.
Taking all the existing conditions
into consideration. the government OF
the United States can conceive of no
reasons sufficient to justify those who
are now attempting to shape the policy
or exercise the authority of Mexico in
declining the offices of friendship thus
offered. Can Mexico give the civil
lied world a satisfactory reason for
rejecting our good offices? II Mexico
can suggest any better way in which
to show our friendship. serve the peo-
Pile of Mexico and meet our interna-
tional obligations. we are more than
willing to consider the suggestion.
Lind's Proposals Rejected.
"Mr Lind executed his delicate and
difficult mission with singular tact,
tirmness and good judgment, and
made clear to the authorities at the
City OF Mexico not only the purpose of
his visit. but also the spirit In which
1t had been undertaken. But the pro-
posals he submitted were rejected. In
a note the full text of which l take
the liberty Of laying before you.
Il am led to believe that they were
rejected partly because the author.
tiles at Mexico City had been grossly
misinformed and misled on two points.
They did not realize the spirit Of the
American people in this matter, their
earnest friendliness and yet sober de.
termination for some just solution for
the Mexican difficulties; and they did
not believe that the present admins
traton spoke, through Mr.. Lind. for
the people OF the United States.
The effect OF this unfortunate mis-
understanding on their part is to
leave them singularly isolated and
without friends who can effectually
aid them. So long as the misunder-
standing continues we can only await
the time of their awakening to a rea.
llzation OF the actual facts.
The Keota news., 1913-09-05
| before her II only she choose and At
tain the paths OF honest constitutional

tain the paths OF honest constitutional
government.
Condition Steadily Grows Worse.
"The present circumstances OF the
not seem to promise even the foun-
dations of such a peace. We have
waited many months. months full OF
peril and anxiety. for the conditions
there to improve. and they have not
improved. They have grown worse.
rather The territory in some sort
controlled by the provisional authori.
ties at Mexico City has grown smaller.
not larger.
THE prospect OF the pacification Of
the country, even by arms. has seemed
to grow more and moro remote and its
pacifcation by the authorities at the
capital is evidently impossible by any
other means than force. Difficulties
more and more entangle these who
claim to constitute the legitimate gov
ernment OF the republic. They have
not made good their claim in fact
Their successe in the field have
proved only temporary.
War and disorder. devastation and
confusion seem to threaten to be-
come the settled fortune OF the dis
tracted country. AS friends we could
wait no longer for a solution which
every week seemed further away. 1t
was our duty at least to volunteer our
good offices-to offer to assist. IL we
might in effecting some arrangement
which would bring relief and peace
and set up universally acknowledged
political authority there.
accordingly, ! took the liberty of
sending the Honorable John Lind. for
merly governor OF Minnesota, as my
personal spokesman and representa-
tive, to the City Of Mexico, with the
following instructions:
Press very earnestly on the atten-
tion OF those who are now exercising
authority or welding influence in
Mexico the following consideration
and advice:
The government OF the United
States does not feel at liberty any
longer to stand inactively by while II
becomes daily more and more evident
that no real progress is being made
toward the establishment OF govern
ment at the City OF Mexico which the
country will obey and respect.
THE government Of the United
States does not stand in the same
case with the other great governments
OF the world In respect to what Is
happening or what is likely to hap
pen in Mexico. We offer our good of-
fIces not only because of our genuine
desire to play the part of a friend,
but also because we are expected by
the powers OF the world to act as
Mexico's nearest friend.
Act Solely in Mexieo's Interests.
I'VE wish to act in these circum-
stances in the spirit OF the most earn
est and disinterested friendship. 1t
propose in this perplexing and dis
tressing situation not only to pay the
most scrupulous regard to the SOW
ereignty and independence OF Mexico
that we take as a matter Of course
to which we are bound by every obli-
cation OF right and honor-but also to
give every possible evidence that we
and not in the interest OF any person
or body of persons who may have per-
sonal or property claims in Mexico
which they may feel that they have the
right to press.
We are seeking to counsel Mexi-
co for her own good and in the inter.
The Keota news., 1913-09-05

Some people are almost as stuck up
feathered.
The Keota news., 1913-09-05

Mrs.. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
tion, ,allays pain cures wind colic o5c bottle.A
The Keota news., 1913-09-05

: Excuses will not hold friends that
promises bring.
The Keota news., 1913-09-05

Ten smiles for nickel Always buy Red
Cross Bag Blue; have beautiful clear white
clothes. Adv.
The Keota news., 1913-09-05
Some Biarney.

Woman of House (to tramp)-What
do you mean by coming to the front
door?
Tramp-Sure, nam, it's not the
foine lady loike yourself Old be see.
in in the kitchen
The Keota news., 1913-09-05
All America Cries for Peace.

The present situation in Mexico is
incompatible with the fulfillment OF
international obligations on the part
OF Mexico. with the civilized develop
ment CT Mexico herself and with the
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20
Reading Railroad Notes

Workmen are now engaged in put
ting up the shed over the platform at
the new Reading station. The new
station at the junction is now nearing
completion, the roof being on and work
on the interior finish is now advancing
rapidly. This station is being built by
the Reading railroad who are also In
stalling an i~nterlocking signal system
there. The Reading road will spend
in the neighborhood of $4,000 at this
point on Improvements.
The Reading will change their sched.
ule on June 2lst when the regular
summer schedule will go into effect, In
Guiding the $l.O0 daily excursion.
On Wednesday Of next week, June
25th, the 10th and Market and Ian.
caster avenue Business Mems Associa-
lions will bring their excursion via the
Reading. They expect to bring about
1900 people.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20
DeIker wins swimming Match

George L. Delker, of the Ceilings
wood Athletic Club, won the hve-mlIe
swimming championship, of the Great
Lakes in Lake Erie, held by the Cleve-
land Athletic Club.
At the turning point Of p miles, the
swimmers were closely punched, and
it appeared to be any ones race. On
the back stretch the contestants had to
face a strong wind, which made the
water very ehoppy, and n by one
they called for the relief boat.
When within q mile OF the finish
Delker had a lead of about 200 yards.
At this point there were but four of the
eleven entries still In the race, the re-
mainder being forced to retire on ac-
count Of the rough water. Delker held
his lead to within q short distance of
the finish, when he complained of q
sore wrist. Monahan, coming up from
fourth place, swan q grand race to the
finish, but the winners lead. was too
much for him to overcome. Delker
virtually ioated the last quarter mile
and won by about seventy yards.
Delker Is one Of the summe life guards
on the Wildwood bathing beach.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board OF Commissioners OF "The City oil
Wildwood, In the County OF Cape May at
a meeting to be held Wednesday, July I'd,
nineteen hundred and thirteen 1913. in the
Commissioners chamber. Pacific and Mont
gomery avenues, in the said 'The City OF
Wildwood, In the County of Cape May at
two O'Clock p. M. in the afternoon, for fur
nishing Fire Apparatus for the use of nth
City Of Wildwood, in the County of Cape
May New Jersey.
The Board OF Commissioners reserves the
right to purchase such style of apparatus as
may be deemed most desirable D for the
best interest of 1.-THE City of Wildwood, In the
County of Cape May and also reserves the
right to reject any or all proposals so received.
All prices to be net 4. o. b. 1.-THE City Of Wild
wood. in the County of Cape May New
Jersey.
One Tractor drawn So feet, aerial hook and
ladder.
One combination pumping and hose motor
car with chemical tank.
Specifications may be had upon application
to the city clerks Office.
All bids must contain full specifications
and details of apparatus and equipment In
tended to be furnished.
F. e. SMITH,
r.. w. RYAN,
w. @. HENDEE,
Commissioners.
JAMES e. WHITESELL,
City Clerk.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20
SINGING cRIcKETs.
They Are Kept In Cages Like Canary
Birds In Japan.

They Are Kept In Cages Like Canary
Birdie In Japan.
Selling crickets Is a lucrative bust
ness In Japan. where the insects are
valued for their songs and kept In
cages like canary birds. In Tokyo
there ore two wholesale merchants who
send their agents into the streets Of the
large cities. The insects are carried In
little bamboo cages A good seller
clears approximately from 30 cents to a
dollar q day. An insect valued for its
music brings from 2 to 7 cents. The
Kusa bibari Is the most valuable of all
the sohgsters, but the common cricket
and the grasshopper are considered ex-
cellent singers.
The singers are collected from the
fields In September, before laying time.
They are taken from the grass and
shut up In glass jars. Soon after they
are imprisoned the females lay their
eggs and die almost Immediately after
ward. The jars containing them are
kept In a temperature OF 80 degrees G.
The young come forth In March.
The loss Of eggs Is about 10 per cent
The male Is the singer. He only Is an
object of commerce. and from a hum
dred eggs the cultiyator. despite al bis
care. has only fifty salable insects. The
lot OF the locust is a martyrdom from
birth to death. The locust is the toy Of
the Japanese child. He Is caught ON
bamboo twigs rubbed with a gluey sub
stance and tormented according to the
ignorance or the cruelty of his keeper.
The life Of the singing insect never ex-
ceeds a term Of aye-Weeks.-Harper's
Weekly.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20
Ordinance No. 20

An ordinance authorizing the Wldwo
and delaware Bay Short Line Railroad Com
pany to construct a railroad siding across
Park Boulevard, Cedar avenue, S~chelienger
avenue and Lincoln avenue In "The City OF
Wildwood, in the County OF Cape May
Be it ordained by the Board OF Commission
ers of "The City OF Wildwood, In the County
of Cape May
same is hereby given to The Wildwood and
Delawar Bay Short Line Railroad Company
to construct and maintain q railroad siding
across Park Boulevard, Cedar avenue, Schei-
lenger avenue and Lincoln venue, In "The
City of Wildwood, in the County of Cape
May said siding to at or near
the point where the westerly line of Park
Boulevard intersects with Oak avenue, theme
curving to the southeast, with a radius OF
three hundred tSool feet, crossing Park Boule-
stem OF said railroad, and extending across
the terminal property of said railroad, eros,
about three hundred and fifty feet eastwardiy
from the point OF Intersection Of said Park
Boulevard with said Cedar and S~cheliinger
as the '.Saui Coal YARD Property,u in a
straight line and across Lincoln avenue,
about three hundred and fifty feet eastwardly
from the point of Intersection of Park Boule-
ward with said Lincoln avenue, and entering
the property of the Wildwood Angissea q
Holly Beach Gas Co.
The map in blue print attached shows the
location OF said siding, and is hereby made
o part OF this ordinance.
Section No. 2 And be It further ordained,
tudt tu0 11AO WlAOWoouW OSAhWhNO Day 9uOle
Lin Railroad Co., shall place the said siding
up to grade, on said Park Boulevard, Cedar
avenue, Schellenger avenue and Lincoln ave-
nue., and grade the same so as not to inter
fere with public travel; said railroad shall
keep in repair all that portion of the above
described avenues, SO built upon, between
their tracks and two feet on the out side OF
the outer rail.
1t IL hereby especially agreed and un-
derstood, that should ssThe City OF Wild
wood, in the County OF Cape May" pave or
cause to be paved Park boulevard, Cedar
avenue, Schellenger avenue and Lincoln ave
nue., or either of them at the point where
said railroad tntersects said avenue, with
| gravel, macadam or other improved pave
| ment, the said Wildwood 4 delaware Bay
\ Short Line Railroad Co., shall at the same
time, and in like and with like ma.
terials, pave its portion along the line OF said
railroad tracks, between the rails and two
feet on each side, at its own cost and expense,
1t h be Unlawful for any car or engine to
be left standing upon either OF the said ayes,
Section 4. And be 1t further ordained, that
the said Wildwood & Delaware Bay Shorl
Lin Railroad Co., shall nle with the City
/ Clerk, OF ssThe City OF Wildwood, in the Coun.
ty of Cape May" al acceptance OF the terms
herein contained within thirty days AFTER the
passage of this ordinance.
Section 5. And be 1t further ordained. that
the said Wildwood q Delaware Bay Shori
Line Railroad Co.. shall pay the expense o
Section 9. And be 1t further ordained tina
this ordinance shall take effect Immediately
F. Z. SMITH,
VIC HENDEE.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20
.'BiIl's'' Here
To the Editor Of the Wildwood Jour

To the Editor of the Wildwood Jour
nal,
MI. Jed Dubois:
In a recent issue OF your paper you
printed that Sign Painter "Bill''
Thompson was here for the season.
Kindly let me advise you, my friends
and customers that l I'M here perman.
emily, my home at 118 Schelienger ave.
nue., with sign and show card shop al
85O5 Pacific avenue.
VIM. NJ. THOMPSON
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20
Distinguished Georgia Congress
man Visits Us

Judge Charles L. Bartlett, Of Geor-
gla, a prominent member Of the APP
propriations committee, House of Rep
resentatives, has been spending a few
days at the Crest with Judge w. B.
Matthews, who is an old University of
Virginia college mate. Judge Bartlett
has been prominent in politics for the
past twenty years, during which time
he has served continuously in the
House. He is recognized as one of the
ablest men in the House. He returned
to Washington Tuesday evening.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20

The Holly Beach Yacht Club Will
open the yachting season this coming
Saturday st 1.80 P. NJ. with Flag Day
exercises. It is expected that all boats
will be in commission on that date and
that they will report at the club anch-
orage at the above stated time.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20
Dividend Notice

The Board of Directors OF the Marine
National Bark OF wildwood, In the County
of Cape May, and State of New Jersey, have
declared the regular semi-annual dividend OF
five per cent. and an extra dividend OF one
per cent. upon its capital stock of $4,000, pay
able on July LIST, 1918, to stockholders OF record
at the close of business June 18th, 1918.
G. @. ELDREDGE,
Cashier.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20
epNeful.

Edith-So you are really engagHd at
iasti I'm awfully glad to hear It,
deari Gladys-Yes, I was sure you
would be. You have less competition
now-London Mai.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20

Dangerous TO the Diaphragm.
Jack-Reggie imagines that be Is a
lady killer. Ethel-Well, he isn't far
wrong. We girls almost die laughing
at him.-Boston Transcript.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20

We are best of all led to mems prin-
ciples by what they do.--But1er.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20
F. e. SMITH,
r. w. RYAN,
w O. HENDEE


OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Passed LIST and I'd reading June 4, 1918
To have Sd and final reading June 28s 1918.
JAMES E. WHITESELL,
City Clerk.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20

Subscribe now. only sl.oo a year for
the Journal.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20

We invite YOU to join the large
number of individuals. firms and cor
po~rations, who for many years have
found their banking relations with
this Bank to be both agreeable and
profitable. The Marine National
Bank.-adv.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20


Small motor boat wanted. Apply B. Jour
nal office.
$500 to loan on first mortgage. Kings
Realty Co, l29 E.. Wildwood avenue.
Woman desires nursing or other work. 2ls
K. Garfield avenue.
For sale-RolIing chair cheap. Apply s2l0
Park avenue.
Adult family wants light housekeeping
apartments. two or three rooms, July 10 to
August 2. Give lowest terms. Eugene Da-
Wis, 1876 Chestnut street, Phila., Pa.
ed rooms, together with two large ~cupboards.
Bath convenience and electric light. All on
one floor, five minutes from beach. Near two
railroad stations. los +. Oak avenue.
For sale--Cat boat .Quito,' in good condi-
ton, fully equipped. 5. w. Cole, Cape May
Court House.
For sale-sliding couch bed with pad, good
as new. 2l4 w. Maple avenue.
For Sale-Two Victoria carriages. No rea-
sonable offer refused. 5i5 Richmond street,
Philadelphia.
For Sale-H1gh grade mahogany upright
slightly used grand instrument. Cash bar
gain. Q. Bright, Garfield and Pacific avenues.
Also old squar
For Sale-Combination saw machine, sim
gle planer and boring machine. Five horse
power General Electric motor. Diamond&CO.
For Rent-wm sacrifice to a quick renter
the Fountain Lake cottage, twelve rooms,
railroads, five minutes from all boardwalk
attractions. Gan be used as boarding house
tio lufn Price s sSS"s Apply piyI rs % VRsa vi ldaSpsSi
avenue, Wildwood, or 800 W. Huntington
street, Philadelphia.
Store and fixtures for rent, Sweetbriar road
and Pacific avenue, Wildwood Crest. Apply
L. Hallen.
Young man desires hotel position for the
entire summer; clerking preferred. f. Lau-
rent HORNE, 1909 N. 18th street, Philadelphia.
For sale-Two lots 60 by 100 on Goth avenue.
west of Central avenue. Price $1,000. Apply
at 2509 N. Bath street, Phila.
For sale-Good second hand steel range
cheap. Can be seen In use. G. II. Meeker,
I'D e. Magnolia avenue.
w~anted-Girl, age IA, for homework. Good
home tor a neat bright girl. Call or address
the Journal office, Wildwood, N. ].
For Rent-sixr room apartment on East nth
avenue. Nicely furnished, near station.
John Heating, ia e. nth avenue.
For sale-Lester upright piano and full size
pool table at a bargain. Apply Hotel Dayton.
Business College. Pacific and Pine Send
postal for free testimonials.
Fer Sale-Three, 8 burner oil stoves. Good.
Cheap. Apply IA E. Davis avenue.
For Sale OF Rent-Seven room bungalow
with a big attic. West 18th street, North
wildwood.
For sale at a bargain furnished five room
COTTAGE LA West 26th avenue. c. w. Saul.
Wildwood Lot for 5ale-sO feet on Juniper
avenue extending about SO feet to Goth ave
aue. Located 80 feet southeaat OF Pacific ave.
nue.. Price 1920. Joseph r. Embery, Real
Estate Trust Bldgs Philadelphia
For Rent-Ofice room In second floor Of
Journal building, Wildwood. Sl2 per month
including heat and light. Jed Dubois, Wild
wood, MI.
CONVEYS storage warehouse, express and
boarding stables. Teams to hire moving
packing shipping. Piano moving q special
ty, Phone 216 Post cfices wildwood. N. ].
Several sums to loan on frst mortgage
Bring papers or send particulars. Rober
Bright, Anglesea,N. ].
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1913-06-20
Sealed Bids

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For Rent-Oface room In second floor OF
Journal building, Wildwood. Sl2 per month,
including heat and light. Jed Dubois, Wild
wood, N. ].