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Evening journal., 1914-11-20
Just A Moment
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.
Compiled by John G. Quinius.
(The Sunshine Mani

II is customary in most households.
where the family spirit recognizes the
kindness of God in guarding the lives
and souls Of His people, TO pause for
moment before the meal at which
the family is gathered together and
have offered a simple prayer of thanks
TO our Father in Heaven for His pro-
vision Of the means by which we live.
This little act of devotion. simple as
il may appear, doubtless has kept pure
and holy the spirits of untold millions
to whom its observance is both an act
of sincere gratitude and gentle but
powerful reminder of the constant re.
lation between Our Lord and His chill
dren.
Evening journal., 1914-11-20

Thou hast saved and preserved us, o
Lord, and may we by our lives never
bring reproach upon the name of
Jesus, but ever learn TO live for Thee,
and to Thy honor. Amen.
Evening journal., 1914-11-20

We thank Thee, Father. for the
measure Of health and strength we
have, wherewith to do our daily work
and to serve Thee. Keep us healthful,
useful and faithful for the Christ's
sake. Amen.
Evening journal., 1914-11-20

Teach us, Jesus, that as we have
cone unto the least of Thy brethren,
we have done unto Thee. Grant that
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close saloons and otherwise to regu.
late or prohibit the sale. gift. pur-
chase and use of Intoxicating liquors
In any specified district. where. in his
Judgment, II is necessary for the pub
lie good SO to do.
"Fifth-To enact law or laws au-
thorixing the governor In times Of
internal disorder. to regulate or pro
hibit the sale. gift and purchase Of
firearms and ammunition and the
carrying thereof except by authorized
persons.
"slxth-To appropriate the sums
necessary to defray the expenses Of
the extra session hereby called.
7 Whereas, in the Judgment OF the
governor OF the state of Colorado, the
present is one Of the extraordinary oc-
casions required in the constitution Of
the state for the calling of special ses-
sions Of the General Assembly.
Nov. therefore. l. Elias NJ. Am.
mons, governor OF the state Of Colo
RADIO. do by this proclamation convene
the Nineteenth General Assembly Of
said state and hereby summon the
members thereof to meet in special
session at the capitol in the city Of
Denver and the state OF Colorado. on
Monday. the 4th day of May. 1914, at
12 o'clock noon"
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EPIroME OF MEXICAN
SITUATION.

May 19.-G n eral Victoriano
Husrta fatty refused to salute U.
May 2o-President Wilson reads
message to Congress asking au-
thority to use armed forces to up
passed "a joint resolution justify:
forces Of the United States in en-:
forcing certain demands against
April 2i.-Four Americans. blue
Jackets and marines. were killed by
the fire Of Mexican soldiers and
mand Of the U. g. warships. pre-
aaess als ehs me
render. General Mas promptly de-
ciinsd to seesSs .O to this hs,anns demand; ns.,v
American charge at Mexico city.
eral Huesta; and Senior 81 Don ooa,a. Angelo
Mssssisssas AMsssshi Ss.isan %a. rsenilea aaSedsaaor
ing the Atlantic fleet. officially re-
Dosa to the Vss. Navy DspssrtTsnf "a R,s sa the
ship. the Arkansas. along with the
battle,hips Vermont New Jersey.
April 28.-General Carransa. su-
prerne chief Of the rebels in Mexico,
addresses letter to- President VIII
son. protesting agsinst the occupa-
tion of Vera Crus, demanding rec.
ognltion Of his govsrnnnent and
l4s;,sa Me1icsn ss,,p people In war against the
Second battle at Vera Cruz be-
tween reinforced American marines
and Mexican sharpshooters results
In killing of eight more Americans
and seriously wounding thirty antjy
400 dead and many wounded,
Mexico trampie american flag.
smash windows at American Club
and insult guests.
General Funston and $500 troops
of reinforced Fifth Brigade sailed
J from Galveston for Vera Cruz.
General Villa Of Constitutlonalists
evinces friendship for Y. 8. and COY.
ernment hopes friction Will DC
RefuEee train with Oshaush-
messy and other Americans. Brit0ns.
Germans and Spaniards, reaches
Vera Cruz, while the flight OF oth-
ers was halted from Mexican capi-
Border points all being strongly
fortified and rumors OF army IN
vasion are current.
bill, which makes militia part Of
the regular army In time OF war.
Measure signed by President.
April 2s.-p: 8. accepts peace Of; Of
fer" made by envoy yh,, OF Brazil
April 2s.IReported unoffIcially,
that Huerta also agrees to me-
dfRtiOn. ....... |.I5aH ... llf
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CALLS SPECIAL SESSION
COLORADO LEoisLATURE TO CON.
vENE MONDAY, MAY 4.
Governor Asks the Legislature to Pro.
vide for Payment Of Troops on Duty
In Strike District.

Denver, April 27.-Gov. Ammons Sat
urday completed his proclamation call
ing the Legislature in special session
in Denver. May 4. Because the gov.
ernor was unable to find Secretary Of
State Pearce Saturday to attach the
state seal. the official call was de.
layed until today. The proclamation
will say:
"The purposes for which the Legis-
lature is to assemble are:
First - To provide for paying.
either by the issuance of bonds, spe-
cial tax levy or otherwise. the ex-
penses which have been or shall be
incurred in restoring and preserving
peace and good order and in suppress
ing insurrection with the aid Of the
National Guard of Colorado during the
coal miners strike Of 1913-19l4. and
to pay all expenses Of the state Incl
dent thereto.
"Second-To enact law submitting
to the people of the state an amend
ment to TIE constitution to empower
the Legislature to enact laws for arbi.
tration in all labor disputes and to
provide for the enforcement Of the de-
cisions of the arbitration board.
"Third-To enact law establishing
a state constabulary or state peace Of
ficers and defining their powers and
duties.
"Fourth-To enact a law or laws a,i-
thorizing the governor and other Off
GERS in time Of internal disorder to
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sponsible for the truce in the strike
district which was reached Friday aft.
ernoon.
The members are: Chief Justice
Musser of the Supreme Court; A. F.
King. presiding Judge iof the State
Court Of Appeals; the Rev. Allan A.
Tanner. pastor Of the First Congrega-
tional church: Norton Montgomery.
deputy attorney general. and M. P.
Capp, warden of the state reformatory.
Later the governor appointed Mrs.
Alma Lafferty, a member Of thejcom-
mittee. at the request Of the women's
mass meeting. ..-.5 &.
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Fort Russell Men May ss Ussd.

Washington. April 2c.-The appeal
Of Governor Ammons Of Colorado and
other prominent citizens OF the state
for the detail of federal troops in the
Trinidad mining district will be grant
ed by President Wilson II the trouble
is not cleared. Senators Shafroth and
Thomas. the Colorado delegation in
the House. Secretary of Labor Wilson
and Representative Foster, chairman
Of the House committee on mines. con
ferred with the President Sunday. The
President called Secretary OF War
Garrison to the White House and con
ferred with him in regard TO the
troops that are available. In NIL prob
ability 200 or 300 regulars will be sent
down from Fort D. A. Russell to take
charge Of the situation.
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MIs.Ion.rI.. cau.. Alarm.

New York. April 24.-At the several
church mission Headquarters in New
York word from 80 American mission
aries, en- route from Mexico City to
Vera Cruz, was anxiously awaited.
The Methodist Episcopal board Of for
eign missions received q cablegram
stating that all its missionaries In
the cities Of Pachuca, Puebla and
Guanajuato were safe.
News Of the safety Of the ten Epis-
copal missionaries in Mexico under
Bishop Henry D. Aves was also re-
ceived.
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rhre. Men shot in Ambush Trap.

Pueblo.-Caught in trap between
two fires a, party OF twenty men from
Pueblo. all but one Of them employees
Of the steel mills, were attacked by
men supposed to be strikers Just be-
yond Florence Sunday morning and
three Of them shot. The ambushed
party was on its way to Williamsburg
to inspect some radium mines. Those
wounded are: Gilbert Murray, shot
through the arm: J. Schmidt. shot
the leg; ]. Leithead suffered
a slight abrasion near the eye from a
glancing bullet.
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POLICE CHIEF DEFENDS FLAG
Orders Arrest Of Anyone Making At.
tack on stars and Stripes.

New Orleans.-su Superintendent of
Police Reynolds has ordered the ar
rest Of any person making "disparag-
ing remarks about the army and navy
and the American nag on the streets
Of this city" The order was issued
whom the superintendent was advised
that four soldiers in uniform had fore
IDLY dispersed quirtet Of street ora
tors. who were haranguing crowd
and charging that the army and navy
are subsidized.
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GENERAL DlAz WILL NOT RETURN TO MEXICO, is BELIEF

Monte Carlo.-Gen. Porfirio Diaz, ex-
president Of Mexico, when asked IL.
in view of the rapid developments Of
the Mexican situation, he would not
reconsider his determination to say
nothing. again refused absolutely to
make any statement on Mexican af-
fairs or his own intentions. He ex-
cused himself from speaking on the
ground that he had definitely given
up active politics.
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Calderon, charge d'affaires Of Cuba,
Joined the conferees later.
The Navy Department received
word that the American consulate at
Maxatlan, on the Pacific coast Of Mex
leo, had been stoned by a mob. Other
antf.American demonstrations oc-
CURED there.
Reports from other points, including
Tampjco. indicate similar demoostra,
tions. k l.t sd Iss
War Plans Continue.
Senators and representatives de-
clined to be quoted about the new
phase Of the situation. but those who
discussed it believed 1t was right for
the United States to accept good
offices, though not agreeing in ad-
vance to any cessation OF its prepara-
tions for emergencies. /.
Some officials expressed the view
also that even though armed interven-
tion on an extensive scale became
necessary, the United States would
have completed its records for set
tlement Of the Mexican difficulty
through peaceful means.
coiquitt Asks for Help.
Governor Colquitt of Texas tele-
graphed Representative Garner that
il the War Department would stand
the expense Of defense of the Mexi-
can border by the Texas National
Guard he would be glad to put the
entire guard on duty there.
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M0ssER HEADS INVESTIGATORS.
Ammons Appoints Committee to Fix
blame for Deaths In Strike Field.

Denver. April 27.-A committee to
investigate and report upon the vio-
lences In the southern coal strike dis
trict last week, particularly the fight
Ing at the Ludlow tent colony and the
burning Of the tents, where many
were killed. was appointed by Gov
enror Ammons. Chief Justice George
W. Musser Of the State Supreme
Court Is chairman.
Chsaf Justice Musser was lareelv re-
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PRESIDENT TELLS ENvoYs THEIR
SERVICES IN BRINGING
4 Aeour PEACE WILL be
WELCOME.
WAR PLANS TO GO ON
WILSON AND SECRETARY BRYAN
~ WARN THAT HUgRTA's ACTS
BREAK OFF ALL NEooTlA-
sie }s,E = TIoNss 3
western Newspaper Union New. Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington. April 27.-With reports
pouring in of anti-American demon
strations all over Mexico. including
one stating several Americans were
killed in Mexico City, President VIII
son and Secretary Bryan Saturday &C.
cepted a proffer OF good offices" by
the representatives of Argentina. Bra.
zil and Chile. the Latin-America "A.
B. 9. alliance" to bring about peace in
Mexico.
Conferences were held by the repre-
sentatives Of these countries and other
South and Central American nations
to draft plan Of mediation. %
While It IL not known Just what
form their proposals. will take. 1t is
understood the elimination Of Huerta
and ultimate restoration of normal
conditions In Mexico will be demanded
by Washington.
Text Of Mediation Notes.
The text of the offer made by the
Brazilian ambassador and the minis
ters from Argentina and Chile. and the
reply of the American government.
was transmitted by Secretary Bryan
In person to the three diplomats. is as
follows:
The government of the United
States is deeply sensible Of the friend
liness, the good feeling and he gen
uine. concern for the peace and well
fare Of America manifested in the
Joint note Just received from your ex-
cellency rendering the good offices OF
your government to effect II possible
a settlement OF the present diff
Guilty between the government Of the
United States and those who now
claim to represent our sister republic
OF Mexico.
Conscious Of the purpose with
which the proffer is made. this govern.
ment does not feel at liberty to de-
cline it. Its own chief interest is in the
peace of America, the cordial inter
course of her republic. and their peo-
pie, and the happiness and prosperity
which can spring only out Of frank,
mutual understandings and the friend
ship which is created by common pur
pose. The generous offer Of your gov
ernment is therefore accepted.
This government hopes most ear.
nestly that you may find those who
speak for the several elements Of the
Mexican people willing and ready to
discuss terms Of satisfactory, and.
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Members Of his party expressed the
opinion that General Diaz would not
return to Mexico. He will probably
leave Monte Carlo at an early date
for Vichy to take the cure.
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U.S.ACCEPTS MEX XICO MEDIATION
Peace Offer Made by Envoys Of Brazil,
Chile and Argentine Republic

therefore, permanent settlement. II
you should find them willing. this gov
ernment will be glad to take up with
you for discussion in the frankest and
most conciliatory spirit any proposals
that may be authoritatively formu-
lated, and will hope that they may
prove feasible and prophetic OF a new
day Of mutual cooperation and conf
dence In America.
May Have to Fight.
"This government feels bound IN
candor to say that its diplomatic rela-
tions with Mexico being for the pres
ent severed. It is not possible for 1t
to make sure Of an uninterrupted op-
portunity to carry out the plan Of In
termediation which you propose. It
is, OF course. possible that some act
Of aggression on the part Of those who
control the military forces OF Me1ico
might oblige the United States TO act
to the upsetting Of the hopes Of imme-
diate peace, but this does not Justify
us In hesitating TO accept your gen
erous suggestion.
I'VE shall hope for the best results
within brief time, enough to relieve
our anxiety lest most nl-considered
hostile demonstrations should inter
rupt negotiations and dtsappoint our
hopes Of peace"
The text Of the offer made by the
three countries was: eis.
.Mr. Secretary Of State:
with the purpose of subscribing the
interest Of peace and civilization in all
our continent and with the earnest de-
sire to prevent any further bloodshed
to the prejudice OF the cordially and
union which have always surrounded
the relations Of the governments and
the people OF America we the plenipo-
tentaries of Brazil. Argentina and
Chile. duly authorized hereto. have the
honor to tender your excellency's gov
ernment our good offices for the
peaceful and friendly settlement Of
the conflict between the United
States and Mexico.
"This offer puts In due form the
suggestions which we have had occa.
sion to refer heretofore on this sub
ject to the secretary to whom we re-
new the assurances Of our highest and
most distinguished consideration.
I'D. DA CANA.
ar. 9. NAON.
EDUARDO SUAREZ MUJICA."
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As soon as the American acceptance
was received. notice was served on
the Spanish ambassador. acting
charge d'affaires for Mexico, for va
rious Latin.American governors and
General Carranza, the rebel leader In
Mexico.
The three South American ENJOYS
who proposed the intermediation to
the United States laid before their
conferees the notes that had passed be-
tween them and thu American govern
ment.
The Costa Rico envoy. Joaquin Cal
vo, ranking minister Of the diplomatic
corps, and DR.. Alberto Membrane.
minister from Honduras, Joined the
three South American plsnipotentia-
ries while they were comforting on
their plans for mediation.
lgnacio Calderon, minister of Boil
via: Federico Alfonso Pezet, minister
Of Peru; Euzbio Morales. minister
from Panama, and Manuel de la Vega
the American Club. Three other
American stores were looted. The
government appears to be encouraging
the demonstrations against Americans,
although the burning and looting 10
held in check by the police.
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cut ver. cruz.M.s!ee cl.y cable.

Washington, April 27.-The cable
between Vera Cruz and Mexico City
has been cut about seven miles beyond
the American lines. One Of Admiral
Fletcher's man sent to repair 1t was
prevented by Mexican soldiers. This
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information came to the Navy Depart
ment from Rear Admiral Fletcher.
Admiral Fletcher's dispatch also
stated that alarming reports as to con-
ditions in Mexico City and resent
ment against Americans there was
brought by refugees who arrived in
Vera Cruz.
Destruction Continues.
Vera Cruz-A special train carrying
refugees from the capital arrived here.
The refugees, who left Mexico City
Saturday afternoon. report the contin.
ued destruction OF American property.
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Banker. and CLUB offIeIaIs Arrested

Vera Cruz. April 27.-According to
word received here from Mexico City,
X. M. Van Zandt, the president, and
all the trustees and officers of the
American Club are under arrest, as
are all officials Of the Mercantile
Banking Company and the Mexican
City Banking Company. The officers
Of the banking institutions were ar
rested because of their refusal to con-
tribute money to the Mexican govern
ment. The American grocery was
burned and an attempt made to fire
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Seek to Stop SWEARING.

Cleveland, o.-The police have en-
listed In the don't swear" movement.
and have been instructed to detain Of
Tenders and give them q scolding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
WAGNER'S RETJEW
Interior Corn Prices.

Chicago. Jan. 23.-Our reports show
a spread of 10 to 12c in corn prices in
most states. In Illinois corn sales are
reported at 90 to csc. according to the
section. Arkansas sends highest prices,
81. Georgia. s5c; Kansas. 60 to 75c;
Texas. II to sOc: Nebraska, 80 to 75c;
Missouri. 20 TO Toe; Iowa, % to 7Oc;
Indiana. 50 to 75c; Ohio. 80 to Csc.
Most OF our reports reflect reduced
feed operation and many raisers APP
pear TO have cut their feeding in order
to save corn for higher spring prices.
The very irregular corn prices report
ed disclose an unusual situation. Many
, sections are already running low on
supplies.
Cheap corn in the interior is OBJ
viously unlikely. Argentine oats are
harvested October TO December and
Argentine cables cut her oats surplus
to a few bushels. AS Argentine oats
are raised along with wheat the re-
duced oats estimates coincide with the
private claims of an Argentine wheat
surplus so feeble that it will total
only 100000.
Oue VI lllt llllnSS III
wheat is the non-development of a
reasonable advance on the steady pro-
cession of estimates which make the
Argentine wheat surplus 60,000,0 900 to
65,OOO.OOO The main reason is prob
ably that of rank skepticism-
Ten years ago. in 1903, the Argen-
tine exported its smallest annual wheat
exports of the 19O3-13 period, a total
of 100000. An export surplus of
100000 these days means a 65.OOO.-
900 wheat condition. At 60.000,000 the
Argentine guesses are on a half crop
basis
General position of wheat appears
greatly strengthened by the drastic
Argentine news. Corn and oats mar
kets are well liquidated. Business
news is again of the successful kind.
visions. Some distribution of securi-
ties due.
The radical turn in Argentine wheat
news is the main feature of the week
and if recent news is verified wheat
should appreciate.
BY assuming the 65 level United
States steel common climbs to within
4 points of its 1913 high of 6sA. The
business trend in 1913. however, was
lower, whereas the January, 1911, bust
ness tone is one of hope. Securities
may thus hold most of their January
gains pending development of extent |
of the February buying wave in steel /
supplies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Tie low shown yesterday over Mon
tana now overlies the Missouri and up
per Mississippi valleys and the eastern
Rocky mountain slope. with the great
est barometric depression In south
western Iowa. II has caused precipita-
ton on the Pacific coast and in the
Rocky mountain sections and unsettled
weather. with occasional light SHOWS.
from the Missouri valley to the lower
lakes. and much higher temperatures
IN the central valleys and the lake
region An area Of high pressure, &C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
Drift of the Weather.

Iliinois-Unsettled tonight and saF
urday, with probably rain in soa'n
and rain turning TO snow in NORTH
colder Saturday in north and centrai.
Missouri-Unsettled tonight ana
Saturday; colder.
Iowa-Unsettled in north and con-
err; cold wave in north.
Unsettled tonight any
tomorrow. probably snow flurries =
south: cold wave tonight.
North Dakota Mostly c-ouoy =
night; cold wave in south.
South Dakota Mostly CLOUDY
night and tomorrow; colder ton's-'
and cold wave in east.
Nebraska Mostly cloudy and ~
settled tonight and tomorrow; mus-
colder.
Enthusiastically fair tonight a'a
colder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
sy capt. GEORGE L KILr1ER. Lace .. s v.

BY Capt GEORGE l. KILrIER. Late u. s. "
NARLY in January. 1864. General
L. 5. Grant had been invited
- by the general in chief, 81. W.
Halleck, to give an outline of
the campaign he thought advisable for
the commands under himself and Gen
eral w. T. Sherman. General J. E.
Johnston was defending Atlanta and
the interior of Georgia with an army,
the largest part of which was station
ed at Dalton, about thirty-eiGht miles
south of Chattanooga, Tenn. Dalton
Is at the junction of the railroad from
Cleveland, Tenn, with the one FROM
Chattanooga to Atlanta.
Johnston's army was named as the
first objective and the important rail-
road center at Atlanta the second.
At that time it was expected that Gen
eral y. L. Banks would be through
with the winter campaign in Texas.
upon which he had been ordered and
ready to cooperate with the armies
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23

, conflict He believed in taking no
risks and in prolonging the war until
the north was tired out. His plan was
to let the north force the fighting
while the south parted the blows and
husbanded her strength. BY these
same tactics George Washington won
the Revolution.
Soldiers Barefoot In Winter.
Grants high opinion OF the military
ability of his opponent in front of
Chattanooga illustrates peculiar
phase of military experience. John
ston was distrusted by his own gov
eminent and rested under a cloud
when he succeeded Bragg after the
latter's inglorious retreat from Mission
Ridge and Joined the defeated army
at Dalton. Vicksburg and Chattanoo-
ga had been lost to his department
wrested from his control 10y Grant.
The loss of Vicksburg was laid at
.Tohnston's door by Jefferson Davis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-01-23
LIVERPOOL Situation.

Liverpool. Jan. 23.-The steadiness
il American cables and firmness at
Buenos Ayres yesterday, together
with light Argentine shipments and
sharp advance in spot, stimulated
covering by shorts.
Further support on light plate offers
for March and free continental TAX
ings with their bids advanced. Ad-
vance was checked by the heavy Aus
tralian shipments but good support
continued.
Corn higher with shorts covering on
the lighter Argentine shipments and
large percentage of these to the con-
tinent. The cold weather here has
greatly increased feeding and the