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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Inference Draw n by
Probe ofMatter in a
SecretReportMad
To Ambassador
ScOtchman Entered Villas Abode
Unarmed-- NO Shot Heard

Washington. March 2S.-The inquiry
directed by the British foreign office
into the death of the Scotchman, Ben
ton, five weeks ago, in Juarez has
been concluded and today the results
were laid before the British ambas-
sador for transmission To London,
This investigation was conducted by
c. r. S. Perceval, the British consul
at Galveston.
Originally ordered to Ell Paso to CO.
operate with the commission appoint
ed by Secretary Bryan to inquire into
the Benton case, Mr.. Perceval, finding
that the American commission was
helpless TO act as the result of the re-
fusal of the rebel leaders TO allow
them to exhume and examine the
dead Bentons body, conducted an in
vestigation on his own account Much
testimony regarding the Benton death
was collected in secret because the
witnesses feared punishment at the
hands of the Constitutionalist leaders.
Necessarily, the evidence as to what
actually took place in Villas head
quarters at Juarez, where Benton was
last seen alive, was meagre. Most OF
the eye witnesses were officers and
private soldiers under Villas immedi-
ate command who are now with the
general.
From the incomplete evidence that
he was able to obtain, Consul Perez
val reports that Benton, disregarding
the advice and appeals of his wife,
proceeded directly to Villas head
quarters with the double purpose of
protesting against the spoilation OF
his ranch and of securing the privi-
lege of marketing his cattle in the
United States. The testimony quoted
by the consul makes 1t appear that
Benton was unarmed when he enter
ed Juarez and sought Villas head
quarters, that he entered Villas office
and that there was a tremendous scuf-
file, followed by perfect quiet. No wit
ness could be found who heard the
sound of a shot. Benton did not emerge
from that office alive, but where and
when his body was removed the re-
port does not disclose.
The consul drew the inference that
Benton had been killed by a knife and
that his body had been secretly re-
moved and inferred somewhere in the
immediate neighborhood.
The substance of this report will be
communicated to Secretary Bryan and
the report itself will be transmitted
to the British foreign office.
According to the British view, moth
ing further can be done in the case at
this stage. The report of the Carranza
commission appointed to investigate
the Benton killing is awaited with
much interest. Nothing is now expect
ed from the American commission,
which Secretary Bryan today said, was
in statu quo as it had been for many
weeks past. No immediate action is
expected at the British embassy as a
result of the report, but 1T was re-
called today that Sir Edward Grey in
his last statement to the House of
Commons upon the Benton affair,
made ii plain there must be heavy
reckoning for this killing of a British
subject, and that the debtor would be
the future permanent government of
Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

set in motion across the plains in the
direction Of the mountain.
II is reported that other troops are
approaching Torreon in other direc-
lions for the last week Villa drove in
the Federal outposts from all points
of the compass and made the way
clear for his own attack by taking
Mapimi, Birmingham Junction fand a
number of other towns.
Once Gomez Palacio and the noun
tain La Pila is taken the rebel troops
may move through a valley following
the street car line to Torreon until
the very gates of the city are reached.
The whole valley is reported to be
in a state of defence with barbed wire
acknowledgements and trenches; irriga-
tion bitches in some instances have
been flooded. while others, left dry
will shelter the Huerta soldiers. Fed
eral batteries everywhere occupy the
hills which close in on Torreon from
all sides
The preliminary skirmishing which
enabled the rebels to bring their batter
les into action this afternoon, began at
daybreak today and the Federals fought
stubbornly. They retired from trench 10
trench on the plains until driven back on
the main forces on the slopes of the
mountain The rebels numbered 5000 with
General Loriko ortega at their head and
Gen. villa in the immediate background.
Lerdo, where the largest shoe factories
in Mexico are located, lies around
shoulder of Cerro de la Pila from Gomez
Palacio. 1t was taken last night without,
defence as the main mountain batteries
were planted to command the approaches
to Gomez Palacio. ,
1t was occupied by the combined forces
of Generals Tomas, Urbina, Hernandez
and Rodriguez. The rebels went to the
east of Gomez Palacio.
General Villa was in high spirits and,
predicted that Torreon proper would
crumble before him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
FOR
CONCLUSION OF
STRIKE INQUIRY

Washington, March 23.-Plans for
concluding the congressional inVesti-
cation of conditions in the Michigan
strike district We're made today by the
subcommittee of the House mines
committee. The committee heard dur
ing the day John Mitchell, labor lead
er. and Rep. Macdonald, who repre-
sents the affected district in Congress.
The Calumet & Hecla Mining CO.,
drought its attorney, James A. EN-
cry, was requested to furnish data of
the financial condition and history of
the company and the committee decid-
ed to close the hearings as soon as
Quincy A. Shaw. president of the Cal
urnet & Hecla Co., can be called and
questioned as to the attitude of the
company toward organized labor.
Mr. Mitchell told the committee that
there was no connection between the
Western Federation of Miners which
organized the Michigan strike and the
Socialist party, or the Industrial Work
ers Of the World. He defended the
Federation, declaring that 1t was af-
filioted with the American Federation
of Labor ard that 1t lived up to it's
contracts with employers.
Attorney Emery endeavored to show
that the Western Federation as an or
ganiza ton was opposed to agreements
with employers and could not be de-
pended upon to carry them out. This
Mr.. Mitchell denied
Both Mr.. Macdonald and Mr.. Mitch
ell urged legislation to prevent the
importation of armed guards into
strike districts from other states and
to prevent strike breakers from being
deceived as to conditions in n strike
field to which they might be taken.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
REPORTS INDICATE
THAT TOPPER CENT
OFOFFICERS MIGHT
REPRESENTATIONS

Belfast, March 23.-Reports receiv-
ed by the officials of the provisional
government apparently indicate that
at least 20 per cent. of the officers of
the infantry battalions of the regu-
lars now quartered in Ulster would
refuse to serve in campaign against
the province.
Major General Sir C. F. n. Macready
of the adjutant generals staff of the
war office arrived at Belfast today.
He came for the purpose of making
a tour of the barracks and explaining
the situation in such a way as to pre-
vent the resignation of the officers.
He was informed that nearly all the
officers of the Norfolk regiment, quar-
tered at Holy Wood barracks, four
miles from Belfast, had expressed
their readiness to resign rather than
accept orders to take part in an anti
Ulster campaign.
All the officers of the Norfolks were
paraded Sunday afternoon and in
formed they would be allowed few
hours to consider whether they would
remain loyal. They We're then cross
examined separately. 1t is said that
among those reiidiHiA6 oyei eio oiti
GERS whose sympathies are with Gl-
ster but who cannot afford to sacri-
fee their pay. The same applies to
many other officers of the various
regiments not in Ulster.
The Dorsets tomorrow will give Gen.
Macready their decision at Hollywood.
1t is understood that the percentage
of refusals to serve among the Dor
sets is even higher than among the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Vogel Won't Appear
Despite Warning

Chicago, March 23.-Frank E. Vogel,
partner in the defunct private bank
of Henry Siegal & Co, of New York,
is i'll here at the residence of Mrs. Ed
ward Morris. He will not appear to-
day in New York at a bankruptcy
hearing despite the warning of U. S.
Commissioner Gilchrist that he would
be in contempt if he did not do SO.
Mr.. Vogel underwent number of
major operations in New York." said
Levi Mayer, his western counsel. He
was i'll at hospital or at his home for
nearly two years. He has had oeca-
sional relapses and is confined here
from the same cause. 1t is hoped he
will be able to leave within a week
or so,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

Toxic, Japan, March 23.-The Japanese
Diet was prorogued today by the Emper-
or of Japan owing to the inability of the
House of Peers and the House of Repre-
sentatives to agree on the appropriations
for the navy. The lower house had re-
duced the naval estimates by consider
able sum and the House of Peers after
ward further diminished them, but this
was not agreed to by the members of the
House of Representatives and deadlock
was brought about
In political circles 1t is generally be-
lieved that the cabinet will resign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

Norfolks. Most of the battalions in the
province held caucuses yesterday,
showing sympathy among the officers
for Ulster.
The provisional government officials
are enthusiastic over what they con-
slider crushing defeat for the lmpe-
rial government, but continue their
active preparations for war at the be-
hest of Sir Edward Carson. who de-
clares that he will continue to take
such action until assured that the
danger has passed.
The volunteers and the regulars
have the appearance of armies on
armistices. The Norfolks and the vol
unteers in camp at kinnegar. near
Hollywood, exchange jocular messages
by signal, continuously. Sir Edward
Carson is still at Craigavon, which is
surrounded by sentries. He received
today a number of battalion COM
manders of his army and sent long
dispatches to his lieutenants in Lon
don. He says he viii not leave Bel
fast until the crisis is over.
Volunteers patrclled the streets to-
day, having first received explicit in
struetions from their commanders to
deal promptly with any of their own
men acting in a disorderly manner,
and to give the police immediate as
sistance in any such case.
The city is absolutely quiet, but
great interest was displayed in the
parliamentary statements by the
crowds which remained around the
bulletin boards of the newspapers,
most of the night, waiting details of
the situation with regard to the army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
SIEGEL BOOKS
ARE SIEzED BY
BOSTONPOLICE

Boston, March 23--All the books of
the Henry Siegel Co, of this city have
been seized by the police on orders
from District Attorney Pelletier. it be-
came known tonight. Examination of
the books is in progress at the district
attorneys office in connection with
the preparation Of evidence for the
grand jury, which is to be asked to
determine whether any of the acts of
the firm render the members liable to
prosecution. District Attorney Whit
man Of New York will be kept inform
ed Of all material developments in the
local investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
To Present Resolution

The committee finally decided to
present a resolution for the enforce
ment of the laws on the statute books,
and suggesting that, when $4,000 vot-
ers shall petition for it, an opportunity
shall be given at any general cleo
ton for the voters to request the Leg
islature to submit any law to the peo-
pie. If a majority of the voters favor
such a proposal, then the Legislature
shall re-submit such law to the voters.
The resolution also endorses the sub
mission to the people of a national
prohibitory amendment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Preliminary Work on Planking
Defender Candidate at Bath, Me.

Bath, Me-, March 23.-With the compile
ton of all the metal work connected with
the framing of the racing sloop Defiance,
the preliminary work was laid out today
for the planking of this contestant for
the honor of defending the America $
cup from the challenge of Sir Thomas
Lipton's Shamrock ".
William Hodgdon of East Boothbay ar
rived at the Bath Iron Works this morn
ing to superintend the work, which is
to be done by specially picked crew
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
At Late Hour Vote
To Submit Prohibitory
Plank for Platform

The committee at a late hour voted to
submit the following prohibitory plank;
Believing that no Statewide law was
ever enacted to be respected in one eoun-
ty and not in another, and recognizing
the fact that the prohibitory law has
been more fagrantly nullified than any
other, we demand its strict and impair
tial enforcement The people of Maine
have twice voted this law into their con-
stitution, by the direct methea. prin-
ciple of government on which the Pro-
gressive party was founded. Reaffirming
its belief in the rule of the people, the
Progressive party OF Maine pledges its
candidates for office to Statewide en-
forcement of the prohihitory law"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Shipping News.

Portland. Me-, March 2S.-Arrived:
Steamer George e. Warren, Newport
News. Schooner James w. Paul, Jr..
do.
Sailed: Schooner Charlotte w. MI
Ter (frorn Boston,, Stonington and
New York.
Boston, March 23.--Arrived: Schoon-
ers Edith, Brunswick, Ga: Marcus L.
Tram, Norfolk.
Rockland, Me-. March 23.-Arrived.
Schooners Thomas Lawson. Boothbay
Harbor for New York; Metinic, Ston-
ington for do; Annie and Reuben, do
for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

familiar with the planking of fast racing
yachts. Great care is being exercised in
the planking of the Defiance. special de-
tail being paid to strength, with a min
imum of weight.
With this idea in view the Defiance
will have an inner planking of Douglas
fir some of the single streaks being long
enough to reach from the stem nearly to
the stern. This planking is to be COW
cred with skin composed OF thin strips
of specially selected mahogany with
glossy finish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Carson Impressed
By message of Peace

Belfast, March 2s.vsir Edward Carson.
commenting on the parliamentary debate
said tonight:
Hour by hour I am becoming more
impressed with the governments mes
sage of peace to Ulster
Sir Edward today received suffragette
deputation and informed the women that
he was unable to ask for any special
treatment for the women of Ulster as he
had never approved of the suffragist
movement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
LITTLE ORONo GIRL
DROWNED MONDAY
lNPENObSCOT RIVER

Bangor, Me-, March 23.-Pauline,
the 4-year-old daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry King of Orono, was
drowned in the Penobscot river at D
playing along the shore near her home
and ventured upon a weak spot in tine
ice, which gave way. In the place
where the drowning took place, the
water was scarcely three feet deep.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Cost of Investigations by
Govt Since Feb. 9, 1910

Washington. March 23.-Investiga-
tons of various sorts conducted by
the United States Senate between Feb.
9, 1910 and March 10, 1914. cost the
government s16S,514.12. Senator John
Sharp Williams. chairman of the COM
mittee on contingent expenses, fur
nished the figures to the Senate today.
Among the more expensive investi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

cations were the following: Cost of
living, $s709; first Lorimer inquiry,
s10,141; internal revenue customs di-
vision, S41S4; needs of the people of
Alaska, S1777; second Lerimer inquiry
S5S,166; Titanic disaster. sS314; cam
paign contributions, $s0%S; disorders
in Mexico, $7442; lobbying operations,
S10,159.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Possible Result of
Failure of Measure

Washington. March unconstitutional
government in Japan in the limited form
in which it now exists is believed by Of
ficials here to be at stake in the present
crisis in the Japanese Parliament. 1t Is
suggested that the extreme bitterness
over the issue that has arisen between
the two houses as a result of the failure
of the naval bill may result in a repe-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
SUPREME COURT REcEssEs

Washington. March 23.-The supreme
court recessed today until April 8.
without announcing decisions on any
OF the more important cases pending.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
WILLIAM A. D0RR
is EXECUTED IN
ELECTRIC CHAIR
FORLYNN MURDER

Boston. March 24-William A. Dorr
was executed in the electric chair at the
Charlestown state prison early today for
the murder OF George E. Marsh Of Lynn,
a retired soap manufacturer. The cur
rent was first applied at 120725. Dorr
was officially declared dead at l2R. TO-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
WANTED MISCELLANEOUS.

A CAPABLE GIRL FOR GENERAL
housework Apply to Mrs. w. G. Booth
"in.nrop street. mch24dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS.

PAIR OF HORSES, WEIGHING
about 5000 lbs. or will exchange for light
er pair Apply to Mr.. Pulsifer, Mountain
Farm, Waterville, Me-, Tel 5S7-5 ar q
F. Terry, Waterville, Me. mch24d1w
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TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

For sale-Pair of horses.
Wanted-Girl for homework.
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INTENT SADLY Baked

SContinued from Page one)
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FEDERAL FORCE

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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-05-29
Erenchw0msn's Cold Cure.

Having been without cold for ~
years, a French lady. who holds this
fortunate record, attributes 1t to the
following process, Each morning AFT
er taking a warm bath, she immediate
ly sponges her throat, her face, and
the back of her neck and ears With
the very coolest water she can get for
about two minutes. In cold weather
one may feel inclined to shirk, she
says, but the result of steady applica'
ton she has found a plentiful re
ward.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-05-29
Mr.. Merchant please decorate,
ELKS NOTICE.

All Elks are requested TO meet in
tho lodge rooms at o'clock Fri.
day afternoon for the purpose Of
attend ng the funeral Of our late
brother, ]. Nal Bergman The Elks
will march to the home of the De
ceased In 4 BODY, where funera'
services will he he'd at 80. Special
train will leave Fourteenth stret az
2;l0 D. n. for villa Ridge cemetery.
Tho Flks will have charge Of the
services at the grave.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-05-29
EuulnoctIsis.

The eauinoctial or line storm is pop
ilarly supposed to happen when the
sun crosses the line IN March and Sep
TENDER. and Is particularly expected
About September 81 A careful tabu-
lation of the weather conditions OF
half century makes It clear that the
weather more frequently Ia clear al
that exact period The idea was prob,
ably given birth to by some great
storm which happened to fall at the
inc of year when day and night are
( about equal length.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-05-29
iiNInn for OtherA.

man or woman that he or she Is hard
to live with" That is a phrase we
always, somehow, use about other peo-
pie. But why? Why not occasionally
consider whether the difficulties we
complain Of may not be partly the re-
suit Of our own sharp angles and self
ish wills? The art Of living with 9TH
eTs is largely the art Of living for 9TH
ers, and not for ourselves.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-05-29
PRESBYTERIAN Aid

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church will meet Fri
lay afternoon in the basement an
'ex of the church, Mrs. ]. F. TIick-
OK and Mrs. f. L. Harp viii be the
lostesses. All members are particu-
arly urged to attend as officers are
be elected.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-05-29
Fine Wcrk on Billiard Cues.

Billiard cues ere made of ash. with
usually lighter wood at the handle.
A good cue should balance II a mans
finger be placed under the middle of
1t, and as 1t tapers t, utt must be
OF lighter wood than shaft. But
there Is vast amou.. Individual
1t in cues. The making OF leather
b. ard cue tips has been au industry
or particular class OF French peas
ant ime out OF mird.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-05-29

In southern France the fig tree Is
now cultivated almost exclusively for
the production of the fresh fruit
which has always ready sale in the
large centers. The drying OF figs has
been practically abandoned In this re-
gion except for the personal require
memo Of a small number OF growers.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-05-29
Gary &Prachcdl
Tome DreW WdMnQ
<-'- IeNOnC
Prepared Especially For This Neu,papey
BY Pictorial Revieq0
A DISTINCTIVE FROCE

draped skirt is trimmed with two hip
RULES ana the Wais. is outlined with
lace Insertion and trimmed with I.ny
black satin buttons
although an exact copy of an cVpen-
s.'e French design. the dress can be
made at reasonable cost 1t requires 3
yards of 44-irch silk at $3.50 yard
l yard of satin for the buttons, girdla
and bow and yards Of 2-inch lace If.
lace underCufs are used an extra 3.
yard viii be needed. IS inches w.de,
The waist is worth special consldera-
ton because it is really very simple
Although the rufIies on the sleeves lead
one 20 think differently. the model Is
really cut in one piece. The neck is
F-shaped ana the novel effect of the
trimming is gained simply by outlin-
ing the neck and vest with the lace In
sertin.
If a fitted lining IS used. yard of
26-inch lawn will he required. This is
quickly made by sewing up the darts
closing the center front and shoulder
seams aud turning in the hens at the
back No alterations should he re-
quired If the lining ana outerblouse are
properly cut out.
The outeFblouse is begun hy first
closing the uuderarm and sleeve seams
matching the notches carefully Hem
the back; then gather the lower edge
OF the waist into the measure of tho
belt The sleeve can be cut off any
length desired. then the rufie should
he added. The undercuffs Of lace can
be cut from the long sleeve pattern and
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-05-29
PERSONALS.

~ IEAR
Miss Doris HODGE is i'll ut her home
n Twelfth street. IA
Mrs Claude Parker has returned
ON visit with relatives at Me
ropohs.
Miss Ruth Pcttia has returned to
NINA, after a visit to her sister. Miss
Norma Pcttis.
Mined to her home by illness IS
Die to be out.
Mrs, Harold Dills of Eighth street.
rs returned from a visit ct Mound
ity and Anna.
Miss Leila Hastings of upper
Washington avenue, has returned
rom a visit a. Marion.
A. Q. Sharkey, manager of the 10.
Al Office Of the r. G.. Dunn com
any, is visiting at st. Louis.
Mrs, Ed Dunn and Miss Buvett;
dwards Of Wickhne. were amons
the out of town visitors here yester
day.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1914-05-29
Decorate your residence.
Notice Cairo Automobile Club.


An invitation having been eNtaui
ed to the club to participate in Deco
ration Day Parade Sunday, May p
Mound City to National Cemetery. i
is requested that all motorists whc
can do so, accept the invitation anC
assemble their cars on Main street
Mound City at 800 o'clock p. m
Sunday, May 81, 1914.
c. G. Miller.
Or JAS McManus,
A. L. Sanderson.
Tours and contest Committee.