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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09
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Mrs. A.. C. Miles and :, son Arthur
have Zone to skowhegan to reside this
summer and to Join. Mr.. Miles, who has
employment in that place.
Mrs. George Berry and daughter
Hildred have gone to Fryeburg where
they will visit her son, DR.. Norman
Thurlow.
Mrs. o. B. McKechnie visited over
Sunday with relatives in Dover and
was accompanied home by her daugh-
ter. Dorothy, who has been visiting
relatives there the past week.
Miss Florence Evans of Guilford is
visiting her brother and family. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Evans.
Mrs. Lena Thurston has gone to Old
Orchard for a. two weeks sojourn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellie Thurston of Ben
ton visited Sunday at the home of her
brother, T. L. Goodwin.
Mrs. Belle Goodwin of Waterville
visited over Sunday with her brother,
Leon E. Gerald.
Fourth of July passed very quietly
here. The day was ushered in by the
ringing of bells and by considerable
noise. Many from here attended the
celebration held at Waterville and at
Hartland and a large number went to
windemere for the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09
UNITY

Mr.. and Mrs. Knauff of waterville have
arrived at the Cook cottage, windemere
Park, for the summer
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Campbell and
children of Winthrop, Mass. are at their
cottage for the summer
H. L. Rand of Salem, Mass, who runs
boys camp, arrived Wednesday with
about 40 boys.
F. H. .Tobey of New York has about %
boys in his camp this season.
MIR. and Mrs. E. J. Bagley entertained
reunion of the Bagley family June D
at their home. Those present were J.
II. Bagley of Troy. Mrs. Alice Mitchell
of Lee. N. H.. Mrs. Ellen eweks and
granddaughter Lucy Weeks of Corinna
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Townsend and chill
dren, John and Emma, of Bangor, and
Lucius Townsend of Aroostook. William
Knowles and friend. Mr.. Currier, of Nor
rill, Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Bagley and son
Harold. Mr.. and Mrs. Merton Bagley
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Bagley and chill.
dren of Troy.
Mrs. Geo. Crosby. of Clinton is the
guest of her brother, Charles Gannett.
DR.. E. M. Saul was recent business
visitor in Belfast.
Mrs. Walter Jones was the guest
Wednesday and Thursday of friends in
Bangor
Two ladies from Waterbury, CT, ar
rived Wednesday at the Pine Grove
sanitarium, windemere park
Walter Bicknell of Hampden was a
business guest in town Wednesday.
Mrs. A. A. Adams, who has been In
Massachusetts, for the past two years
arrived home Monday night
Mrs. Frank Aver of Lewiston has
been the guest of Mrs. Susan Hamilton
The Rebekahs held a very interesting
meeting Friday evening They Initial.
ed IL candidates and 10 applications
were acted upon. Candy, lemonade and
oranges were served and very pleas
ant evening was passed.
Mrs. R. B. Cookson of Bangor is a,
her cottage at Windemere park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowell Whittier of Au-
gusta were weekend guests at w. f.
Lowelfs.
The many friends of Robert Ashford
viii be saddeRed to hear of his sud
Den death. which occurred Sunday
morning at Charles Fowlers. He had
the misfortune Friday afternoon while
shingling on Mr.. Fowler's barn to fall
a distance Of 40 feet, causing internal
injuries. resulting in his death early
Sunday morning 90
Mr and Mrs. Albert Nickerson OF
Loweii, Mass, are guests Of their pa
parents, Mr.. and Mrs J. A Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Norton have been
entertaining friends from Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09

FAYETTE.

Miss Eleanor Sturtevant is the guest OF
her grandmother, Mrs. Helen Sturtevant.
Mrs. Isabel Richmond Is visiting rela-
tives in Auburn.
The picnic at the Mills was very much
enjoyed by all, both old and young as it
was a beautiful day Saturday
All the cottages at the east branch of
Echo Lake except F. H. Bodge's are
occupied. b.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. Dodge of Augusta
passed Sunday with his brother, F. H.
Dodge. =
Maynard severson purchased new
horse Friday of Augusta parties.
Nearly 100 people attended the picnic
at the Corner July 4th Two games of
ball were played and a fine time was re-
ported.
Ernest and Harry Parsons of Boston
spent the Fourth with their mother,
Mrs e. S. Gordon.
The pupils who passed the examina-
ton for High school are Lloyd Ingham,
Margaret Whittemore, Erlon Gile, Merle
Jones and Charles Croker.
Mrs. o. F. Neal Is passing a few days
at her home.
Waldo B. Judkins has been i'll for the
past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09
SPORTING NOTES

Earl Ainsworth, pitcher on the Fort
Wayne Central League Club. a resi-
dent of Pittsburg and at one time
member of the Boston American team.
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis Tuesday at Fort Wayne, Ind, and
probably will be out of the game for
the remainder Of the season.
Pittsburg seems to have got it's sec
ond wind The Pirates put the first
crimp in the Giants aspirations to
romp through their second Western
trip with a clean slate.
The New York Tribune swim from
the Battery to Sandy Hook will be
held July 10. George Daley, who
originated the idea. expected that there
might be seven or eight entries for the
long course and the three cups Of
fered, but already nearly 20 swimmers
have signified their intention to COM
pete.
The Chicago White Sox, which for
several seasons have been known as
great road players" have shifted this
season and have been doing the most
of their winning on their home field.
Of the SO games played on the South
Sida the team has won %. losing II,
while out on the trail the Sox have
won only 10 games all season, losing
%.
George Fosters injured knee has
been taken cut of the plaster cast. He
has been a valuable man to the Red
Sox this season, and it is hoped; that
he will soon be able to get into the
harness again. He Is living in ALL
ston.
Mayor Charles O'Neil of San Diego.
Calf, Tuesday served notice on local
boxing promoters that no more bouts
will be permitted until a new ordi-
nance has been passed 1af6 &
Gilbert Gallant, the New England
lightweight champion, will give Matty
Baldwin a chance to regain the title
at the Atlas A. A. next Tuesday night
There will be no trouble on the night
of the meeting over referee or forfe1ts,
as these details were attended to tues
day. Mclean, manager Of Gallant
would not sign for Gallant until those
important details were settled. Al
Ed McGoorty cables from Australia
that the foul that lost him the bout
with Jimmy Clabby in that country the
other night was unintentional, and that
CIabby ran into left hook.
Mike Gibbons has been offered
chance to box George Chip In San
Francisco, but he wants a $4,000 guar
antee, which the promoter IL not likely
to give.
Salon Petroskey and Bob Moha will
probably meet in Milwaukee next
month. {
Though George Chip stopped Billy
Murray in San Francisco the other
night he did not get as much money as
Murray. The latter took guarantee
of $4,000, while Chip got $2750 for his
end. playing percentage.
Joe Rivers and Johnny Tillman
have matched to box at Vernon, Cal,
July II. :.
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CHINA

The baseball game on the old mill
ground July between China and South
China resulted in score of to in ia
vor of South China.
Miss Sarah A. Huntington of Ashville,
N. c.. is at Oak Crest for the season.
Miss Caro- Chapman of Waterville
spent the Fourth with friends in town,
George II. Hamiin of Boston is visiting
his mother, Mrs. Harriet Hamlin. %
Caddie o. Fall of Portland is at home
for the summer vacation.
Charles Sheen and family of Boston
Mass, arrived Saturday and have opened
their cottage for the summer.
Miss Sarah II. Leavens of Norwich. CT,
is at Oak Crest for several weeks.
e. W. Foster of waterville passed
Saturday and Sunday in town.
A lawn social will be held Friday eve
ming at the Baptist parsonage. Ice
cream on sale. %" - e
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LITcHFuELp.

Thurston; Gilman of Waterville is
spending few days with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. d. Gilman.
Mr.. and Mrs. George McCrum and
family passed the Fourth with Mrs.
McCrum's mother Mrs. Druscilla
Goodwin. $50
DR.. and Mrs. A. e. Munson Of New
York arrived here Friday to spend a
few days with Mrs. Munson,s sister.
Mrs. Arthur Goss.
The Misses Marion and Louise Nc
Leod and brother Paul of New York
are visiting their sister, Mrs. Arthur
Goss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Goss, who have
been visiting their son, Dr. Ralph Goss,
returned home to Lewiston Monday.
Raymond Gilman Of Portland spent
Saturday and Sunday with his par
ents
Miss Mildred Trott Of Monmouth
passed the Fourth at F. D. Gilihan's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09
LITCHFiElD.

Miss Louise .stearns of Providence, r.
l.. arrived SUNDAY to spend 9, few weeks
with. her uncle. j. A. Chase.
A: r. Bucklin passed the Fourth with
his Samily at the Plains.
George Wilson and family were guests
Sunday at H. w. Maxwell's.
Marshall and Ella Rogers are spending
a few days with Mr.. and Mrs. j. A,
Chase.
Mrs. A. r. Bucklin entertained a party
of friends Saturday evening. Ice cream
and cake were served, music and fire.
works were also much enjoyed curing
the evening. e4.efsNas -lst - 50! 4
The boys at the Plains surely N tts, -
day Saturday as yieng sasygpossihle.'
was lies P. Ma wp3n athe ,eefebra
ceased. 49, &C. a-f+a,-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09
FRANK A. ROSS KILLED BY
FREIGHT TRAIN AT PITTSFIELD, ME-.
Employed Brakeman Makes Msstep Falling Between Cars
Race to Water vile to Save Life
Proves Futile

Waterville, Me-, July s-tspeciaD. I'm
vain attempt to save the life OF Frank
A. Ross, aged q, who was run over by
the freight train upon which he was at
work, special train consisting of an en-
CINE and caboose made a record run from
Pittxfeld to watervilIe this morning.
but he died few moments after being
received at the hospital and before the
doctors could operate upon him.
Ross. who was a brakeman employed
by the Maine Central. was walking along
the top of the box cars on local freight
No. s2s, due at Pittsfield about 10 o'clock,
when he evidently missed step between
the last car and the one preceding it and
fell to the tracks below. The car passed
over his body, severing both legs and one
arm His fellow trainmen picked him up
and, making up the special train, rushed
through to this city.
A telephone call sent ahead had an
ambulance waiting at the station, and
another hurried run was made to the hos
pitaL but Ross died a few minutes after
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09

In the evening the Grange met in
regular session at the hall and worked
the Third and Fourth degrees on a
class of eight and at recess enjoyed a
fine collection of fireworks furnished
by Frank Buker. public spirited citi-
zen, after which all repaired to the
dining room and partook Of ice cream,
cake. pie and bananas; then back to
the hall and enjoyed a social good
time as only Changers know how
The census showed SIS present,
among whom were noticed Hon. and
Mrs. F. s. Adams. also Worthy state
Lecturer C. Q. Purinton and Mrs. Pur-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09
EQUAL SUFFRAGE
ADVOCATES MEET
AT MARRLEHOUSE
600 Attend Sessions of the POlit.
zeal Equality Ass0cia.
ton

Newport. r. l., July s.-Votes for
women were urged today by the Ouch
ess Of Marlborough in an address be-
fore the Political Equality Association.
The meeting of 600 persons was held
at Marblehouse, the Newport residence
Of the duchess mother, Mrs. Oliver H.
P. Belmont, president of the associa-
ton, and was attended by many
women prominent in the movement
for suffrage extension
Senator Helen Ring Robinson of
Colorado deprecated criticism of the
strike conditions in her state, and
pointed out that Both Massachusetts
and Pennsylvania had experienced
similar disorders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES


Pownal, Me-, Residences Burned.
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Fogg at Pownal was burned Monday
night. Mr.. and Mrs. Fogg were awav
at the time, their children, RAYMOND
and Alice. being alone In the houses
when the fire started. Neighbors were
summoned by telephone and succeeded
In saving much of the furniture on
the first floor and the stock in the
barn. The buildings were owned by
Clifton Fogg of Portland. and the loss
is covered by insurance. 1
Elected Principal in Freeport,
w. e. Stuart of South Paris was
Tuesday elected principal of the Free
port High school to succeed Russell
w. Taylor, who recently reigned to
become superintendent OF schools for
the class towns Of Moose River. Jack
man, Greenville and SargentvilIe. Mr.
stuart is 80 years old and married,
and for the last three years has been
principal of the Southwest Harbor
High school. He fitted for college at
the South Paris High School and Kents
Hill, and is a graduate of the Univer-
sity of Maine
Plead Guilty Of Stealing Liquor.
l.. J. Simpson, a Maine Central
freight conductor; William Ross, a
coal driver, and Archie Costigan, en-
ployed by the Gas Company, were be-
fore the municipal court at Bangor
Tuesday morning, charged with break
ing and entering a storehouse on
Pleasant street and the larceny of 10
gallons of whisky and three barrels of
Deer. The complaint alleges that the
liquor was the property of Thomas P.
MeAloon, proprietor of a hotel in East
Market square. The police said that
they found some of the stolen property
In simpsons house and also in a hay
shed where Ross is employed. The men
pleaded guilty and were bound over
TO the supreme court under $1,000
| bonds. Simpson and Costigan went to
Jail in default. All three men are we'll
| known and of previous good reputa-
B. w. Jellisen, War Veteran, Dead.
Benjamin w. JelIison, veteran of
the Civil War;, died at his homo in
Bangor Tuesday. aged So years. He
served in Co. l, LIST Maine Cavalry, and
saw much active service. Four sons.
| seven daughters, 19 grandchildren. nine
great grandchildren and one great
great-grandchild survive. He was
member of the G. A. r. and the Chris
|, tan Science Church.
Funeral of Mrs. Victoria Owen, Bath.
Funeral services for the late Mrs.
Victoria Owen, wife of Humphrey A.
| Owen, tools place Tuesday afternoon
az '4he horne In Bath, Rev. Benjamin
~>sAd>Akue of Corlis Street Free Bap-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09
ULTIMATUM TO
81 RAILROADS
IN THE WEST
Representatives of W0rkmen
Busy Preparing Paper
On Proposed Strike

Chicago, July 8.-Representatives of
the freight handlers, clerks, baggage
men, warehouse men and trainmen of
81 railroad lines west of Chicago were
occupied today in preparing an ulti-
matum to be sent to the board OF man
ayers of the employees yesterday voted
to take a referendum strike vote in
their organization. A strike vote by
the engineers and firemen of the roads
already is in progress. At the meeting
yesterday the committee decided that
al 1.-THE railroad employees would act to-
gether in the matter of their demands.
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CHELSEA.

The young daughter of Mr. and Mrs
cert Croxford was recently operated
on for adenoids.
A daughter was born July to Mr.
and Mrs. Leon Allen. She lived only a
few days.
John Watson and Mrs. McCausland
OF Garoiner, Mrs. Carrie Ward and
daughter, Phyllis, of Randolph were
sunday guests of Mrs. Hannah Nc
Laughlin.
James and Miss Grace THOMPSON
went to Boothbay Tuesday James re-
turned Wednesday. Miss Grace will re-
main for a few weeks.
Misr Myrtle Harris lis in Boston for
the summer
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ENGLAND WINS
DOUBLES MATCH
FROM BELGIUM IN
DAVIS TOURNEY

Folkestone, Eng. July s.-England
today won the doubles match against
Belgium in the first preliminary round
of the competition for the Dwight F.
Davis International Lawn Tennis tro-
ply and this with their two success
es in the singles matches yesterday
gave them the victory in the round.
H. Roper Barrett and T. M Mavro-
gordato. the English Representatives,
defeated w. p. Duvivier and A. G..
Watson, the Belgians, in three straight
sets, 81, Ga, 60.
The English team as a result of this
victory will meet France in the Sec
ond round at Wimbledon on Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09
OHIO JOURNALIST
DIES OF HEART FAILURE

Sandusky. Ohio, July s.-Heart fail
ure, following an illness that extend
ed over period of several months,
caused the death here today of John
L. Mack, notable figure in Ohio
Journalism. Mr. Mack, who was the
editor and principal owner of the
Sandusky Register, served for a quar-
ter of century as president of the
Ohio Associated Dailies, an organiza-
tion of newspaper publishers. He was
prominent in the councils of the Re-
publican party, though he never
sought Office for himself. He was SO
years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09
TWO MEMBERS
Y. M. c.. A. CAMP
DROWNED IN R. |.
One Jumped After Oar, Called
For Help and Other
Tried

Little Compton, r. l., July S.-Two
members of a Young Mems Christian
Association Boys camp were drowned
in pond between here and Westport
Harbor today. The victims were By
ron Warren, aged 20, and Elmer Car
penter, IL years old, both of Fall Riv-
er, Mass. When an oar went over
board, Carpenter jumped and swan
for it, then cried for help. Warren
went to his assistance, but almost i'm
mediately both went under. Neither
came to the surface again.
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ATTEMPT TO
BURN BIRTHPLACE
OF ROB'T BURNS
Arson Squad of Miiitants Is Sur
prised by Waterman
CAPTURES One

Glasgow, Scotland, July SAN at
tempt to destroy the cottage at Ayr,
where Robert Burns was born, Jan. %,
1888 was made Just before daylight
today by two members of a militant
suffragette arson squad"
The two women were surprised by a
night Waterman as they we're in the
act of placing large bombs against the
doors and windows of the poets birth
place, which is generated as a shrine
by the Scottish nation. The man cap
tured one of the mflitants but the 9TH
er escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09
NYE's CORNER

Charles Jennings of Manchester and
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jennings of Au-
gusta visited their sister, Mrs. Frank
Moores, over the Fourth.
Mrs. M. G. Peters has returned to
her home in Orient, after a few weeks.
visit with her brother, s. s. Clougb
Mrs. j. w. Henderson has returned
nome from Augusta, where she has
been visiting her sons. She also went
to Manchester and called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Jennings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-09

Lewiston spent Saturday and Sunday
with Mr.. Beafs sister, Mrs. F. E.
Baker.
Miss Myers who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. J. T. Gilman for a few
days, returned to Massachusetts, Tues
day,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dugan Of Auburn spent
Saturday night and Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. w. B. Frost.
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Circle, Ladies o. <ne- G.
the Ladies' Auxiliary Of Camp T. w.
Hyde. s. of V. The husband, a son,
Charles A. Owen of Walthan, Mass.
and granddaughter, Florence, also Of
Waltham: two brothers. David Head
of Bath and Albert Head Of Melrose,
Mass, and sister. Mrs. Milford Oliver
of Woolwicn survive.
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SALE OF BATTLESHIPS
TO GREECE CONSUMMATED

washington, July S.-The sale of the
battleships Mississippi and Idaho for
use in the Greek navy was consum-
mated today by the delivery to Secre-
tary Daniels of check for $685.
1856
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Knight of Stratmore, 2:051s, won over
the half mile track at jefferson, Ia,
in 2:07A. 2:0s%. 2:Os.
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makers and raced for the finish, the
Vanitie getting the committees whis-
tie by 80 seconds.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-11
TopAYs HEALTHo0RAM


More attention should be given the
eyes of the newborn babe. The
child's future, education, livelihood
and happiness in life depends on the
preservation of good eyesight.
Ocular hygiene should begin at
birth and continue throughout life.
The slightest inflammation of the
eyes in a newborn infant should be
viewed with suspicion and treated ae-
cording to indications. No injury can
result from the proper application of
the ordinary methods of prevention
usually taken at this time. Neglect,
however, may produce grave results
or a lifetime of blindness.
WEATHER FORECAST.
Unsettled weather tonight and
Tuesday with showers and probably
thunderstorrns; colder Tuesday;
strong shifting winds with squalls.
Temperature Sunday-Fiighest, 81;
lowest, a.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-11
GoMPERS RELEASED FROM 90
DAYS AND A FINE

Washington, May 11.-Conviction
of President Samuel w. .Gompers,
Former Vice President john Mitchell
and Secretary Frank Morrison of the
American Federation of Labor of con-
tempt Of court in the celebrated
Bucks Stove and, Range case was set
aside today by the Supreme Court.
The highest tribunal said that the
statute of limitations barred prose-
cUtiOn.
A jail sentence of 80 days imposed
upon Gompers and fines Of $500 given
the others were set aside.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-11
P. S.-The sand lot teams were on
the job, too.
WILSON PAYS TRIBUTE TO BOYS
KILLED AT VERA CRUZ

New York, May 11.-Highest trib-
ute to the nineteen boys who gave up
their lives for their flag at Vera Cruz
was paid by President Wilson today
in a remarkable address in which he
expressed envy for the heroes who
died in the performance of their duty
and clearly indicated that if need be
the nation was ready to make further
sacrifice in the same cause.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-11
TWO TO ONE

BY Jim Nance
This is after the battles, folks,
The battles of yesterday,
When many thousand loyal fans
Saw three teams get away.
The Cubs stood up, the Feds fell
down,
The Sox were in the run.
So Sunday night things weren't so
bad,
Twas Victoy-two TO one. III
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-11

STATUTE VI ulllIdLlOuS UdIISd pLOSC-
cution. ....
A jail sentence of 80 days imposed
upon Gompers and fines Of $500 given
the others were set aside.
MEXICAN COMMISSIONERS ON
WAY TO NIAGARA FALLS
Vera Cruz, May 11.-Declining
American officers of hospitality or
safe conduct aboard a steamer, Sen
ator Emilio Rabasa, Augustin Roder
Rodriguez and Luis Elguero, the
three peace commissioners selected
by Pres. Huerta arrived here last
night on their way to Niagara Falls
where the peace conference is to be
held.
MAZATLAN BAY BoMBARDED -,
On Board U. S. S. Cleveland, May
10.-(By Wireless to San Diego, CAL,
May 11.(-At 9 O'Clock tonight the
constitutionalists were bombarding
Mazatlan. The shells hit Mexican
steamship in the harbor, forcing her
to put to sea. The rebels hold the
coast east of MazatIan for a distance
inland of about rifle shot, but Ma
zatlan seems to- be well fortified and
its capture is problematical.
It is estimated that between 1000
and 1880 federals constitute the gar
rison Of Guaymas. The food supply
at GUaymas is short, however. Rebel
handbills declare the rebel forces in
tend to move. on Guaymas soon.
Washington, May f1.-Secretary of
State Bryan announced today that
Former Solicitor General Frederick
w. Lehman and Supreme Court Jus
tice Lamar had been selected to rep
resent the United States before the
At p e mediatoFs,