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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
IDENTIFICATION
TAG CARRIED BY
PRIVATE PARKS
AT VERA CRUZ
This With Parts of
Clothing Evidence
Of His Fate

Vera Cruz, July 27.-Mute evidence
of the fate of Private Samuel Parks
of the 2Sth Infantry, United States
army, who was shot to death by a
Mexican outpost in front of Vera
Cruz early in May reached Brig. Gen.
Funston today wher the aluminium tag
OF identification which Parks wore
when he wandered out of the Ameri-
can lines was forwarded by mail from
Mexico City.
The tag and parts of his hloodstain-
ed uniform have been reposinG in the
Mexican war office for many weeks.
They were sent there when an investi-
cation Of the killing Of the American
soldier demanded by the Washington
government was undertaken by the
Mexican officials.
What the result of that investiga-
ton was or the nature of the report
made to Washington Is not known
here. The Mexican war office appar-
entity considers the incident closed
however, as the uniform, including
Parks campaign hat, caked with blood
and with a shot in the back OF II
made by the bullet which probably
caused his death, was given to a jan
itor employed about the war depart
ment last Friday with the statement
of an attache that I'VE don't want
this stuff here any longer.
The incident was reported to an Ameri-
can residing in Mexico City and he OBJ
tanned possession Of the Identification tag
and forwarded it to Gen. Funston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
s25O,OO() FIRE
AT LOUISVILLE
DESTROYS THIRD
OF SHEEP PENS
1000 Sheep Cremated,
Cottages Damaged,
and Cars Burned


Louisville, KY, July 27.--Fire which
started in the sheep pens of the BourI
bon Stock yards here tonight, destroy
ed third of the plant, 40 Louisville
& Nashville Railroad cars, some of
which were loaded with merchandise,
cremated 1000 sheep and damaged more
than a score of cottages that lined
streets bordering the stock yards.
Damage to the stockyards is estimated
at about $175,000 and the total damage
at approximately S2500o0.
All the fire fighting apparatus of
the city was called out to extinguish
the flames. which threatened to de-
stroy the entire yards and buildings
nearby. The blaze was gotten under
control after several hours of hard
work by the firemen. The origin of the
fire has not been ascertained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
COUNTER REVOLUTION
BOILING IN MEXICO

Toronto. July 27-Louis Elguelero, who
was one of President Huerta's delegates
to the national conference at Niagara
Falls, arrived today and confirmed pre-
vious statements that counter revolu-
ton in Mexico was in prospect. He said
that Toronto would be the center OF OPP
erations by former President Huerta and
General Felix Diaz who would lead the
movement
Elguero said he was in Toronto to meet
Gen. Diaz, who is now in the city with
view to making arrangements for the
proposed counter revolution and that ex-
President Huerta was expected to arrive
here shortly accompanied by his COL
leagues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
Is MONTHS FOR A
BRITISH MILITANT

Nottingham, England. July 81
Irene Caney, militant suffragette
was today sentenced to 16 months i'm
prisonment on a charge of being in
possession of explosives with the in
tention of committing a felony.
Miss Casey. who is the daughter of
a London physician, was arrested dur
ing the Kings recent visit to Noting
ham. She was carrying a dressing
bag containing four boxes full of a
high explosive besides decorators, fuse,
benzine, chisel, pliers and glass cut
ters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
L. S. TROOPS SAVE MAN
FROM A MILITIA NOR

Gordonsville, Va, July PA number
OF militiamen attempted Saturday night
TO break into the jail here and take from
mis- cell James Addison, a half-witted Ne
gro, and lynch him in revenge for his
assault upon one of their number The
attempt was frustrated by the prompt
action OF Capt Ramey and his troopers,
acting under the orders of Col. Wilder,
Z. S. A
Inc attack on the Jail was made a few
hours after Gov. Stuart had inspected the
camp site of the state militia and review
ga ehe troops in downpour of rain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
VILLA MOVING ARMY
TOWARD THE CAPITAL

FL Paso, Tex, July 27.-Indications to-
day were that Gen. Villa was preparing
to move his entire army toward Mexico
City, leaving only local garrisons in the
territory he dominates.
Gen. Angeles, deposed by Gen. Carran-
"a as his war secretary. but now serving
with Gen. villa as chief of artillery.
was expected here today. His presence
on the border was unexplained. Col. San
ton Coy. Villas chief of staff, and othes
officers who have been sojourning on this
side of the line, received instructions to
hasten TO Chihuahua. where Villa is
uuartered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
CONTRIBUTIONS TO
HOME RULE CAUSE

Philadelphia, July 27.-Leaders of
the two factions in this city engaged
in securing funds to assist the cause
of home rule in Ireland reported
large contributions at meetings held
tonight. More than $4,000 was pledged
al a meeting of the United Irish
League Michael j. Ryan, president
of the league, declared there is no
necessity of any one going from this
country to fight as there are plenty
of men in Ireland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
GREATEST ALPINE FLIGHT
ON RECORD ACCOMPLISHED

Geneva July 27-The greatest Al
zine fight on record with passenger
was accomplished today by the Italian
Aviator Achillo Landini. who was ae-
companied by DR.. Lampugnani. They
left Novara. Italy at 5 o'clock in the
morning and traversed the Monte Rosa
range. 1917 feet in height They
landed safely at yisp at $50 O'Clock,
thus taking nearly three hours to cover
straight one hundred miles. But
they lest their way in the clouds and
sgferse greatly from the intense cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
NEARLY LOST HIS LIFE
SAVING HIS SMALL CHUM

New York, July 27.-Charles Conley,
eight of No lo2 West 99th street, went
out on the Hudson off Tooth street yester-
day on a fiimsy raft. 1t came apart. The
lad, unable to swim, sank.
His playmate, Jack Galden, Ii, of No.
101 West 99th street, learned to swim only
a week ago When he saw the little fell
low sink he swan out to him. When 1T
tie Conley rose to the surface he grab
bed Golden about fhe neck and both
sank
Several members of the Riverside
branch of the United States Life Saving
Corps saw the incident. ]. J. Levins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28

Tampico, July % via Laredo PA
decree limiting the scope of the Ro-
man Catholic church in the State of
Nuevo Leon on the ground of Pub
lie health, morality and justice" was
issued today by Antonio l. Villareal
governor and military commander. He
said During the life of the nation,
the church has been a pernicious fac
tor in disruption and discord and has
entirely forgotten its spiritual mis-
sion"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
bRIDCHAM OF
MAINE ON NATL
HOME BOARD
Named in Resolution in
House to Fill
Vacancy

Washington, July PA special rule to
expedite the passage of a joint resolu-
ton, naming four members of the board
or managers of the National Home for
Disabled Volunteer Soldier was brought
into the House today. Thomas Bridg-
ham of Maine was among those named
members of the board in the resolution to
NIL vacancies caused by the expiration
of terms The resolution was passed
with virtually no opposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
PITTSFIELD.

The death of Mrs. Sarah Della (Hurd)
Smith, wife of Shepherd Smith of Palmy-
ra, occurred Sunday at her late home
in Palmyra as a result of a shock. Her
age was 60 years. Two sons. Sumner s.
Smith of this town and Harry of Booth
bay Harbor. and one daughter Mrs. Jo-
seph Armstrong of ST. Paul, Mimi, sur
vive. The funeral services will be held
Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock at the
home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
PRESIDENT TO OPEN
WOMEN'S CONVENTION

Washington. July 27.-President Will
son promised today to open by wireless
a convention in Boston Oct. to 81,
under the auspices of the Massachu-
sets Federation of Women's Clubs
and promised to attend if his engages
ments permit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
FIRE DESTROYS AUTO
TRUCKS. AT PHILA

Philadelphia, Julp 27.-The four
story garage of the Adams Express
Co. at 2S3rd street was destroyed by
fire today. Two hundred automobile
trucks valued at from $4,000 to $4,000
each were consumed by the flames,
which are believed to have been caus-
ed by short eircuited electric wire,
No estimate of the total damage has
been made. Several firemen were In
jured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
SOCIALIST EDITOR
RESIGNS POSITION

Girard, Kan, July 27.-Fred L. Warren,
for IA years editor of the Appeal to Rea-
son, a Socialist newspaper, resigned to-
day because of III health. Louis Koch
ling, present managing editor, will sue
coed him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
CLOUDBURST MANDATES
TELLURIDE, COLORADO

Denver, Col, July PA cloudburst
late today at Telluride. Col. sent a
huge wal lof water down Comet canon,
according to a report received by the
Denver offices of the Denver e. Rio
Grande Railroad. The business section
OF the town was inundated, one wa
man was fatally hurt and one is re-
ported missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
SHOOTS AND KILLS HIS
HORSES AND HIMSELF

Perry, Okla, July 27.-Because
he was about to lose his faithful team
of horses through the foreclosure of
mortgage, Gottlieb Wigger. As, farm
er today shot and killed the animals,
buried them in his pasture and ended
his own life over their grave. He lived
alone and often told friends his horses
were his only comrades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
RETURNS FROM
TEXAS PRIMARY
NOT COMPLETE
Statewide Prohibition Is De-
Observation-Disclosures.
ist Nominated

Dallas, Tex. July 27.-while returns
from Saturdays Democratic primary
are still incomplete, the following re-
suits are compiled
A submission of stare wide prohi-
bition was defeated by majority of
from $1,000 to 10000.
James e. Ferguson of Temple, anti
prohibitionist, nominated for Governor
by 10000 to 10000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
EXTRA DIVIDEND
BY STANDARD OIL

New York, July 27.-An extra divi-
dend of three percent was declared to-
day by the Standard Oil Co. of Indi-
ana, in addition to the regular quar-
terly dividend of 3 per cent. An ex-
ira dividend of the same amount was
declared last quarter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
HUERTA DIMES WITH
JAMAICA GOVERNOR

Kingston, Jamaica, July 27.-Gener-
al Huerta was invited today to dine
with the Governor of Jamaica. The
former Mexican dictator has decided
TO await the arrival this week of a
large party of refugees from Mexico in
whose company he plans to proceed
direct to Spain. He will leave here as
soon as he can complete arrange
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
REV. HORACE c. HOVEY
DIES AT NEWBURYPORT

Newhuryport, Mass, July 27.-Rev.
Horace Carter Hovey, retired Pres
byterian minister and a well-known
geologist, died today aged 81 years.
Mr. Hovey had made a special study
of cave formations. He is survived by
a widow. one son, Edmund Otis How
ey. of the American Museum of Nat
ural History, New York. and two
daughters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
HIBERNIANS MEET
PRESIDENT WILSON

Washington, July 27.-A delegation
from the Ancient Order of Hibernians,
which has just closed its convention in
Norfolk, Va, was received today by
President Wilson. P. f. Cannon of
Massachusetts, national vice president.
headed the visitors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28

plunged in fully clothed and was followed
by John Lyons in a bathing suit.
They reached the lads after both had
gone down three times and brought them
to shore. The boys were resuscitated in
the life saving station and sent home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
WILL CONTINUE TO CONFER
IN WESTERN R. RS STRIKE

Chicago, July 27.-Mediation in the
controversy between the Western rail-
ways and their engineers and firemen
scored q victory today when the men
agreed to continue negotiations. July
26 had been set by the men as the fl
nal date for conferences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
SENATE AUTHORIZES
LAWRENCE BRIDGE

Washington July 27.-The Senate
today passed n bill by Senator Weeks
authorizing the city of Lawrence,
Mass, to construct bridge across the
Merrimac river at Lawrence. The bill
has not yet passed the House. -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
ALBION

Mrs Fannie Russell passed Saturday
at Sheepscot.
Mrs. Jennie Gerry returned Saturday
to her home in Haverhill, Mass.
Mrs Helen Mudgett left Saturday
for Belfast to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
George johnson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
AUSTRIA PERFECTING
PLAN OF ACTION

Paris, July 27.-A Vienna dispatch
says very important plans are on the
point of completion to a view of mill
itary action which will be applied
against Seryia Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
Late Augusta Locals.

A meeting of the Democrats will be
held at 7.30 tonight at the aldermen's
rooms, City hall. Hon. William r.
Pattangall will be the principal
speaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-28
Rivers and Cross Matched

Los Angeles, July 27.-Joe Rivers and
Leach Cross of New York, lightweights,
were matched today to box 20 rounds
/ at Vernon, Aug. H.
The Washington times., 1914-08-03
WAR QUESTION BOX

Who is the premier of Servia?
Nikola Pashitch. who, during his
forty years service in his country's
public affairs, always has been Bit
terly hostile toward Austria-Hun-
gary. and his provocative attitude
has had much to do with bringing
the relations OF the two nations to
a crisis. and plunging Europe into
chaos.
Throughout his career, Pashitch
has fought for the economic free-
dom of Servia from Austria Pas
hitch was premier of Seryia at the
outbreak of the Balkan war, in
1912. Seeing In that struggle an op-
portunity to block Austria's ambi-
tions TO procure an outlet toward
the Aegean sea. the first objective
points of the Servian armies were
the ports OF the Adriatic, in what
Is now Albania. These, with the
aid of Montenegro. Servia, occu-
pied in the first stages Of the strug-
gle.
Austria upset Pashitch's calcula-
tions at this stage. however. Acting
with Italy, Austria succeeded in in
ducing Europe to order SerVia.
Greece. and Montenegro out of the
Adriatic territory occupied by them,
and set aside this region as an in
dependent state, TO be called AL
bania.
Pashitch conducted the negotia-
tions fer Servia during this period.
out eventually the Austro-Italian
demand was carried out. The Ser
Vians nursed their wrath. and at
Relg~ ade ArChdGkc Ferdinand, whose
recent a sassinalion prec,pitated the
crisis between Scrvia and Austria.
was regarded us the author of this
check to Servian ambitions
upon Russia for the success Of his
The Washington times., 1914-08-03

party. A number Of charming enter
tainments were given In their honor,
and Mrs. Marshall was among the in
terested spectators at the afternoon
dance In the ballroom Of the hotel.
The formal announcement OF the en-
gagement OF Miss Louise Ragland Con-
ner. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bernard Conner. to Ensign James Casey
Jones. U. 8. N, was made at a lunch
con given by Miv Conner on Wednes-
day.
d
Newport, the summer home of so
many of the European embassies. is
being noticeably affected by the war
and rumors of war" and many Of the
larger social affairs are likely to be
called off. Wilhelm Won Rath. who
has been visiting Loris Melikofr of
the Russian embassy has. In view Of
the war between the two powers re-
moved to the German embassy. He
Is occupied in helping Haniel Won
Haimhausen charge d'affaires in the
absence of the ambassador, Count
Won Bernstorff. Baron Kurt Won Lers-
ner and Baron Horst Won Lersner are
still at Newport, but are likely to be
recalled TO serve with their respective
regiments.
1t Is yet uncertain whether Boris
Yonine of the Russian embassy will
stay at his post or be called home for
duty.
Colonel Urcullu military attache of
the Spanish embassy and Madame Ur-
cullu are stopping with Count and
Countess de San Estaban.
The Washington times., 1914-08-03

credit are placed the initial efforts
for the married woman's rights law,
and II claims credit for the inception
, Of the movement to get vestibules
placed on street cars.
During one winter q course of lee
lures was provided members on civic
and sociological lines by professors
Much of the legion's interest In civic
matters was the outgrowth Of these
lectures.
Humanitarian Efforts.
The legion's most recent humane
tartan effort was the sending Of $500
worth Of clothes to the sufferers
from the Salem fire. In this con-
signment were s147 worth Of now
shoes. During the financial depres-
sion Of 1893. headquarters were open
ed by the women where those who
work was provided by men thrown
out Of work by the panic When
the G. A. r. was here In 1902, eighty
war nurses were the guests OF the
women of the legion. An exhibit
that attracted wide attention was
sent to the Atlanta exposition.
The list of activities of the legion
toned served to show the wide scope
Of the work. A plan now is on foot
for the building of a home, In which
shall be the permanent quarters Of
the organization. and in this homo
II Is proposed to provide also q
place In which some Of the menu
bers of the legion without immedi-
ate relatives may spend their de-
Ginning years.
The present officers of the legion
are Mrs. Ada H. Weiss. president;
Mrs. AIbertine 9. Odell, vice presi-
dent; Mrs. E. Kathleen Gillett. re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Henrietta
Rose. corresponding secretary; Mrs.
Emma E Myers. financial secre-
tary; Miss Mary L Smith. treas
urer; Mrs. Lizzie W. Calver. install-
ing officer, and Mrs AMMAN e.
Ball, delegate to the federation
The legion was q charter member
OF the District Federation of wom-
ems Clubs and has been active In
the general work undertaken by
the federated body.
The Washington times., 1914-08-03
The News of Society
By JEAN ELIOT.

officiated in the presence of a number
of friends of the bride and bridegroom.
Miss Emmie Ledbetter and Miss Flor
ence Ledbetter, sister and cousin Of the
bride, were bridesmaids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burgoon left for Owen
View. Va. and will come to washing
ton August Is.
Robert T. Lincoln, former Secretary
of War, and Mrs. Lincoln, who are at
Hildene. their summer home, at Man.
chester, VT, entertained at dinner Sat
urday night in celebration of Mr.. Lin
coins seventy-first birthday anniver-
sary. Mr.. Lincoln. who is the eldest
and only surviving child OF President
Lincoln. spent more than four years of
his boyhood in the White House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P. Mitchell, who
had planned to sail for Europe last
week, have given up their booking,
owing to the international complica-
tons. They have gone to French Lick
Springs for short stay, and will make
plans later for the rest OF the summer.
-
Mrs. John r. williams will accom-
pany Colonel Williams as far as New
York, when he leaves to sail on August
Is for Panama to Join Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Letter and make the trip through
the Panama canal with them, on their
yacht, Niagara Colonel Williams
daughter, Mrs. William F. McCombs,
will accompany him.
Mrs. Williams will return after a few
days in New York to superintend some
alterations to her r street home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Letter will keep the Nj
agara a month longer than they had
expected. and will sail aboard her to
attend the international yacht races.
II they are not cancelled on account of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Branson Miller. &C
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. A. G..
Puckerton and daughter, motored on
from Baltimore to spend the weekend
in Washington as guests at the Hotel
Powhatan.
Capt. r. NJ Spaulding. &. S. A., and
Mrs. Spaulding motored up from Bort
Howard, Md, to spend Sunday with
friends.
Mrs. D w. Gall and daughter, Miss
Mamie. left yesterday for West Vir-
ginia. where they will spend some time
visiting their old home. Philippi, and
rusticatlng in the mountains.
=
Speaker Clark returned this morning
from a visit to Wildwood. n. ]. Mrs
Clark will remain some time longer
and will attend the wedding of Miss
Dorothy Harvey and Lieut.. MarceIlus
Thompson. on August Il.
=
The Vice President and Mrs. Marshall
returned this morning from White Sui
phur Springs. where they went as the
guests of George deb. Keim. Of Phila-
deIphia. in his private car. Senator and
Mrs. Claude Swanson and Miss Virginia
Gordon, of New York. also were In the
The Washington times., 1914-08-03

peasants gaining so much satisfac-
ton from this topsy-turvy regime
as in Mexico. There soldiers deck
themselves out in silk and bejeweled
inery from captured towns and strut
about as proudly as the youthful
hero of "Vice Versa" when he sud-
denly found that he had exchanged
places with his father.
Dame Humanity sometimes takes
advantage of war crises to reassert
the one touch of nature that makes
the whole world kin, perhaps on the
same principle on which land owners
once each wear put up a fence to
stem the tide of passers-by and re-
mind them that they pursue their
wonted path by favor and not by
right inalienable.