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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
Engineers Arrested

Washington, April A-English engi- neers of the Mexican National railway have been arrested by Mexican federal authorities and placed in Jail at Orizaba, according to a dispatch to the navy de- partment dated Vera Cruz at 3:A ID. m., today. The chief dispatcher, an Amer ican, was arrested but later released At last reports the message said the engineers had not been released. No names were given and the number of the engineers is not known, The reason for their arrest was not given The news was announced in the fol- lowing statement issued by the navy de- partment at 12:So o'clock tonight:
 The department is in receipt of a dis patch from Vera Cruz at 3:25 D. m., yes- terday, stating that from an authentic source information had been obtained that all English locomotive engineers of Mexican railway were arrested by fed- eral authorities and placed in jail at Orizaba. The latest advices are that they have not been released. The Amer ican chief dispatcher at Orizaba also was arrested but later released with ad- mention not to approach the station, All locomotives were placed in the hands of Mexicans, who. 1t is believed, cannot handle the class of motive power oper- ated in the mountains.
 Try to Burn Railroad
 General Navarette came as far as Cameron. 64 kilometres from Vera Cruz. with one coach load of men and box loaded with machine guns and necessary explosives for blowing up bridges on the Mexican railway. An unruiy mob made energetic efforts to burn railway euuip- ment of the same railroad in Mexico City but were presented by federal soldiers This railroad is mobilizing all equipment possible at Apizaco 2Se Kilometres from Vera Cruz. under instructions from the federal government.
 The Tehuantepec railway was cut and operations suspended on the Fist and 22d Officials of the railway promised they might renew service on the 2Sd This is unlikely"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25

Washington, April 24.--Proceedings were begun in the United States supreme court today to determine whether the National Guard may be sent to Mexico, or other territory outside the United States with out first being mustered in as volun- teers. The proceedings are more in the nature of an appeal from the action of Judge Day in the federal court in north ern Ohio in additionally dismissing an action of Lieut.-Col. Daniel T. Stearns against Adjt.-Gen George H. Wood of the Ohio National Guard, growing out of preparations for militia movements outside the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
Refugees Arrive

Ell Paso. Tex, April A-Fourteen Amer ican refugees from Mexico arrived today Their trip was without incident. Special trains are on their way carrying hun dreds of others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
Wants to Lead Advance

Washington, April 24.-"The Third cav- airy wants to lead advance from Vera Cruz as it did in 1S47."
 This message was telegraphed today by Col. A. P. Blockson, at Fort Sam Houston, commanding the Third. to Brig Gen. Hugh l.. Scott
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25

Washington, April 24.-Secretary Bryan tonight received telegram from Senor Algara, Mexican charge de'affaires, now sn his way to Canada, thanking the Sec-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
SEVERAL MEXICANS
 SEEN TO FALL

Several MeXicans were seen to fall before the fire from the machine guns but they were carried away by their comrades. The trains were started and the federals withdrew, firing as long as they could. For some distance the railroad follows the international line
 After silencing the Mexicans, part of the Ninth infantry was withdrawn from the river front. the others re- maining on guard.
 Rumors that some American soldiers were wounded proved to be without foundation and no shots struck in tho central part of Laredo.
 Colonel Crane of the Ninth infantry announced that rigid patrol of the city, particularly of the business sec tion, would be maintained.
 Precautions were taken at Fort Me- Intosh for any eventuality, A machine gun platoon, which had started for the rifle range, was held on the post reservation for instant action. The bat tery of artillery was ordered into posi- tion at the fort while battalion of the Ninth infantry was rushed into town to assist the patrol.
 It was not believed tonight that more than one building. the American consulate. was dynamited by the fed erals. Other explosions were attrib- uted to cartridges and powder in
 
 devastation was complete by fire, every quarter of the city being swept from the squat adobe huts of the peons to the sombre iron barred mansions of the richer class surrounding beautiful pa tios and fountains
 In addition to the redoubled patrol by the United States troops, a home guard was organized today under di- rection of Ranger Captain Sanders. One hundred and twenty-five Americans en- rolled. Army officers are wearing their sidearms because Of a conversation overheard the other night in which a Mexican suggested the picking off, of the officers on duty in the streets at night Saloons have been closed and places of amusement shut their doors at night.
 The fire today reached the river front which divides the Mexican and Amer ican towns in only a few places. It was still burning at midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
Press Reserved

but at the foot of the statue or Benito Juarez, national hero"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
THE WATCHFUL EYE OF UNITED STATES TRAINED ON BORDER
 FOR HOSTILE SIGNS

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
FOUR AMERICANS
 ARE THREATENED
 WITH EXECUTION
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soldiers who captured them, overheard by passengers on the train. The prison CTS were taken to Cordoba and, it is believed, later were transferred to Orzi- J,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
AMMUNITION NOT
 PUT ASHORE

The German vessel that carried the shipment of arms, which, it was feared. might reach Heurta, has landed its com mercial cargo but the captain of the vessel, Tor reasons of his own, has not put the ammunition ashore The Unit ed States forces at Vera Cruz have made no effort to prevent its landing The accepted theory here is that the ammunition was not landed because or the certainty that 1t would not reach the ccnsignee if deposited in the Vera Cruz customs house. American naval officers will not interfere with the in- terior shipment of cargoes, but will collect the customs and hold them until reparation has been made for all of lenses.
 Mr. Bryan gave much attention to arranging for the supervision of American consulates in Mexico He issued orders authorizing all American consuls, both in federal and constitu- tionalist territory, to withdraw from Mexico, but left it to their discretion when to leave. The Secretary announced the consuls of Great Britain. Chile and France would look out for American in- terests at points where the Brazilian government has no consulates. Brazil already has taken charge of the Amer ican embassy at Mexico City, where the Brazilian flag has replaced the stars ana Stripes over the building.
 Shanklin in City
 Consul General Shanklin Is still in Mexico City. according 10 the latest word at the state department. It is be- lived he will stay until the last Ameri- can Is cared for. taking refuge finally, If necessary, in some of the other for eign consplates or legations. Charge O'Shaughnessy was expected to reach Vera Cruz tonight. State department officials said they knew nothing of a report that he would go to Manzanillo There was no information about the condition of Americans in Mexico City beyond brief message early in the day saying everything was quiet and no harm had befallen any Americans. Sec retary Bryan said he did not know what disposition had been made of arms received recently at the American em- bassy for its protection.
 Troop Movements
 At the war department Secretary Garrison spent most of his time ar ranging for the departure of the Fifth infantry brigade from Galveston, com manded by Brigadier General Funtston. The order for the movement was re- ceived by the chief of the quartermas- ters corps at g o'clock last night, the property and troops loaded throughout
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-25
CONTINUE PLANS
 AT VERA CRIIZ

provisions and other commercial suppl not being detained
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
SCIENTIFIC POINT CLEARED UP
Size of Water Particles Now Known to Change With the Age
 of Clouds.

It seems rather singular to speak of the "age of clouds"-of "old clouds and young clouds" yet it really ap- pears that such a distinction can be made, and that the discovery, as so frequently happens in matters scien. tific. was based upon a preceding mis- take.
 The conclusion was reached years ago in scientific quarters that the density of a cloud was proportioned to the number of water particles it con tained, the water particles, in turn, depending upon the particles of dust present Later, however. these same authorities ascertained that their first conclusion was wrong. and that in many clouds the density falls far short of proportionality with the number of water particles. Further investiga tion points to the fact that the size of the water particles changes with the "age" of the cloud. The clouds upon which the first observations were made must. 1t is thought, have been old clouds, and In them the water particles, being comparatively large. appeared to be proportional to the density But the later observations were made upon newlyformed or young clouds. in which the particles were small in size.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
SPEAR GOOD ENOUGH FOR HIM
Ono Experience With White Mans Weapon Was Enough for
 African Native.

When MT. Montague, the English traveller. was in Africa. he gave to a native an old singlebarreled gun, and the fellow was. delighted. He put in a small handful of powder, and about a quarter of a newspaper on top or 1t, and finally ball. and then rammed the whole charge down. Then he de parted. In the evening he returned with his face battered and swollen al most beyond recognition. What have you been 6oing?" asked the English. man, in amazement. The native sat down on the ground and said, sorrow fully: "A little after noon l found the track of elands, and I followed 1t un- til I found them feeding. l crept up to one of them He was twenty yards away. I rested the barrel Of the gun on a stone, placed the butt against my nose. directed the muzzle toward the eland. and pulled the trig- ger. I do not know what happened. for I was blind and deaf for some time. but when I came to found my self lying at the bottom of the gully. The gun was beside me. my face was as you now see it. and the elands had gone away. Son of a white man. 1t was very kind of you to give me gun. but 1t Is too good a gun for me too strong, too powerful It needs the wisdom of a white man to rule 1t Take 1t back Farewell!"
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
japanese Pastlme.

Combats between animals of differ. ent species are a source of great amusement among the Japanese One of the most popular contests Is that between monkey and goose. The monkey Is tied to one of the goose's legs. by means of cord. and both animals are set down near the bank of river. or pond The goose. stand ing in dread of the monkey. seeks for safety in the water. and the monkey. afraid of the water. exerts himself to the uttermost not to be drawn into it As rule. the goose draws the monkey into the water. and then the cunning simian sits astride of the goose, in equestrian fashion. The goose then tries to dive, and the monkey pre- vents her if he can; and 70 the fight goes on until the spectators tire, and the animals are released from an un- congeuial companionship.
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Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
THE STATE NEWS
Hire New Teacher.

Willimantic-The town school com mittee voted to release Thomas F.. Waugh, teacher of mathematics at the Windsor High School from his con tract, so that he may accept the po- sition of sub-master of high school in Waterbury The committee voted to engage for the balance of the year at S90 month John Lawrence Hurley of Maiden, Mass, who will take Mir. Waugh's place. MT. Hurley is a grad uai.e of the Maiden High School, Phil ips Exeter Academy, and Bowdoin Col lege, in the class of 1912.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
HUSBAND NAMES DEAD DOCTOR.
pr. Cropsey's Suit Explains Suicide
 | Letter to Dr. De Baum.

Rutherford, N. J.-Dr. c. B. Crop sey of Donaldson avenue, Rutherford. had papers in divorce proceedings served on his wife. Dr. Cropsey names as correspondent Dr. Edward De Baum of Paterson, who is dead.
 Dr De Baum shot himself in Janu- ary, leaving a letter which said that he was the victim of hopeless love. There was considerable speculation at the time as to who might be the object of his affection, but the name never came out.
 Dr. De Baun's letter, which he left on a table in the room in which he took his life, was as follows:
 Love is the greatest thing in all this world No one man or woman can really love two women or men. only loved one No flowers. No tears. No for me. Just let me rest in peace."
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
Awarded s10O for Horse.

Brldgeport.-A jury in the common pleas court awarded James J. Hickey oi this city damages of $100 in the suit Hickey brought against M. H. Ford. It was alleged that an auto truck owned by Ford struck Hickey's horse and injured the animal so seriously that it died. Hickey claimed the horse was worth s150 and Ford thought $75 was the proper value. This accident happened in Railroad avenue in 1912.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
Town Meeting Draws Many.

8estport.-At the town meeting 8 tax rate of F mills was levied, which Is raise of two mills over last years s rate. Because of the towns indebted ness and the needed repair of the bridges, an amendment was offered asking that the rate be placed at IS Hilils, but it was lost. Together with this years tax and uncollected taxes, which amount to sS,000, 1t was fig ured that the 'ncome would meet the towns expenses and at the next annu- al meeting the town would be in debt only few hundred dollars.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
Woman Leaps to Death.

New Haven.-Mrs. August Erikson, wife of an instructor in the New Haven High School, committed suicide by leaping off the cliff known as West Rock, which is 150 feet high. She disappeared after accompanying a friend to the railroad station, and searching parties had tried for two days to locate her. They discovered her badly crushed body at the foot of the rock. Mrs. Erikson had sui fered from melancholia for several months. She was about 30 years old, and leaves two children.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
Consequence of Doc Bite.

Bridgeport.-The trial of the suit of Miss Mary Brady of Westport, against Victoria Brennelsen for $1 1000 damages because of a dog bite, was begun in the common pleas court be- lore Judge Walsh. The plaintiff asks to be reimbursed for medical care and attention and also for time lost when she could not work at the factory. The defense is a general denial.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
HAY BALED BY POWER

Hay Press about 16 or 20 tons day, S2.65 per ton If you supply Z men to supply hay to press, 6 horse power hay press and engine, can be used for saw ing wood X other farmwork ,ali mount ed,and ready snd.extra pair wheels and axe If you wish to use engine for other work. A trial at our barn before you buy Cost new $65000, been used about months. Price $45O, or can sell you new one If you wish. Agent, BOVINE BROS West Woodstock, Conn.,, Telephone 22i-32. 9-l2
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
Dies Facing Mirror.

South Coventry.-Standing before a mirror in room at the home of his sister here, William Patterson, 55, blew out his brains with revolver. He formerly lived at Wauregan. With his wife he moved to San Diego, Cal, some time ago, but being unable to secure employment, he recently came back east He had been Respondent, which is the reason assigned for the act He leaves a widow and two sis terS
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
Laundry Burned, Loss S1o,ooo.

Mlddletown.-As a result of further investigation of the fire that burned out the Middletown Laundry Go. here u IS said that the loss will reach s10,- VVo The building had been wrecked before the fire was under control.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
Futile Is Receiver.

New Haven-J Birney Futile has been named temporary receiver of the Branford Lumber and Ice company by the superior court This corporation was started in 1909 with capital stock of s100,0O0. A hearing on the ap- pointment of a permanent receiver was set for the April term The ap- pointment of a temporary receiver was made at the request of the board of directors. The application for a re- oeivership alleges that former treas urer Is in debt to the company for s2,s5367.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
Eight Cases of Smallpox.

Middletown.--Two new cases of smallpox, said to be in mild form, were discovered in the Westfield sec ton of the town. The Westfeld school. which has about 60 pupils, has been closed in consequence. The cases bring the total to eight.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
ALIERToN LEFT s2o,ooo, ,ooo.
Chicago Stockman's Will Filed II
 That Citv

Chicago Stockn1an's VIII Filed Tn
 That City.
 Chicago.-The will of Samuel w.. Allerton, a pioneer in the stock yards here, was filed in the Probate Court and disposes of an estate valued at S20,000,0 ,000 It provides for bequests to Mrs. Agnes c. Allerton, the widow; Robert Henry Allerton, son; Mrs. Kate Allerton Johnstone, daughter. and the latter's two sons and her husband; Julia Moyhan, a servant, and William P. Williams of Chicago, a friend.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
Man Born in New York Said to Have Been Oldest in United States,

Been Oldest in United States.
 Lamar, Mo.-Henry Dorman, said to be the oldest man in the United States, died in his home here in his 116th year. He was born in Steuben county, New York, and fought through the civil war in the Seventh Michigan Regiment He was wounded at Get tysburg.
 Pensacola. Fla.-Isaac Cooley, re- puted to be IA years old, is dead in his home in Escambia county. He was born in South Carolina and had more than 100 grandchildren.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
votino Machines in Stamford.

Stamford.-At a largely attended town meeting it was voted to purchase voting machines They will be used at the next election.
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
PUTNAM CASES SELF-TOLD
WALNUT STREET

Daniel whittemore, 52 Walnut Street, Putnam, says. My kidneys were at fault for over two years. At first there was pain across the small of my back and then an annoyance from the kidney secretions. When, ever I caught cold. 1t settled in my kidneys and made the trouble worse. Reading about Doans Kidney Pills, I thought they might help me and procured a supply at presser's Drug Store They removed the trouble with the kidney secretrons and the pain in my back disappeared l have had no return attack of kidney com plaint'
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
SPECIAL TO WOMEN

The most economical, cleansing and germicidal of all antiseptics is
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
WALNUT STREET

Charles II. Potter, es Walnut Street, Putnam. says: '.i had bad fall some years ago and after that l suf- fered from kidney trouble. My back was very lame and stiff, especially when l arose in the morning. 1 also had distressing kidney weakness. Seeing Doan's Kidney Pills highly ae- vertised, I got box at Dressers Drug Store and began using them. A few doses helped me and before long every symptom of the trouble disappeared. l have been free from kidney complaint since. I do not hesitate to confirm my former public endorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills"
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
6ATTEY STREET

Mrs. Joseph Mason, 7s Battey Street, Putnam, says: T suffered se- vereiy from lame back and other symptoms of disordered kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills did me more good than any other remedy I ever used, removing the pains and aches and making my kidneys normal. Another of my family got great ben eft from this remedy. We recom- mend Deans Kidney Pills highly"
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
PoMFRET STREET

John McGarry, Al Pomrret Street, Putnam, says: About four years ago my back became weak and lame and if I arose suddenly, sharp twinges darted through my loins. l also had headaches. I finally began using Doan's Kidney Pills, procured at Dresser's Drug Store, and in less than week, I was free from every symptom of kidney trouble. I have great confidence in Deans Kidney Pills, as I have had no kidney trouble since this remedy cured me-
Putnam patriot., 1914-03-20
ONE cies AT 11e; OTHER AT IA.

in peace."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-11
BILE NYE'S VIEW OF
RlCAN HISTORY,

From Bill Nye's History Of the
United States: From time to time
the English also discovered America,
the Cabots finding Labrador while en-
.deavoring to so to Asia via the north,
and Frobisher discovered Bafln bay
in 1876 while On a like errand. The
Spanish discovered water mostly and
England the Ice belonging to South
Africa.
Sir Walter Raleigh, with the in
dorsement of his half brother. Sir
Humphrey Gilbert, regarding the idea
OF colonization in America and being
a great friend of Queen Elizabeth, got
out q patent on Virginia. He planted
q colony and a patch Of tobacco on
Roanoke island, but the %colonists did
not care for agriculture, preferring to
hunt for gold and pearls. In this way
they soon ran out Of food and were
constantly harassed by Indians.
1t was an odd sight to see a colonist
coming home after a long day hunting
for pearls as he asked his wife if she
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-11
F'EDERALS Will
LOWER STANDARD
SPORT WRITER FEARS THAT
PLAYING STANDARD IN ORGAN
HE'D BASEBALL WILL SUFFER-
THROUGH Loss OF MANY PLAY
ERs TO FEDERAL LEAGUE.


Frank Force in Minneapolis Tribune:
Whatever arguments may be present.
ed for the good which the Federal
league is to accomplish in baseball, IT
Is certain that its activity is to result
in a. bad phase or two which cannot
help dispIeasiilg the man who pays the
money at the gate. s''
That the new league has shown UP
many of the evils which are to be
found in the politics of the game is
certain; and that its influence has tend
ed to purify the general baseball at
mosphere is, Just as sure. 1t has wor-
rted the 3magnate4and helped the play
er to a bigger salary. and for these two
things the general public Is thankful.
Other side OF the Picture.
But, gentle fan, have you ever
thought about. that side Of the game
which affects you most?-the playing
end. What is to be the result Of the"
wholesale scattering Of many of the
stars. who for years have been allied
with different clubs in organized base
ball? Who will fill their places?
During the past three or four years
the supply Of good ball players has not
been equal to the demand. Although
the bushes have - turned forth their
regular quota OF men going higher
up" the number of these worthy ones
has been far insufficient to fill the jobs
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-11
THE BOWLERS
Union Liaht Team Wins.

The Union Light team put it all
over the Metropolesalast night, taking
all three; games by big margins. High
scores were rolled on both teams, with
Jensen in the lead with 24e and Nc
I1nis following closely with 24S. Jen-
sen made 4 very high average. 241 2-3
Cor the three games.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-11
Plain Truth That's Worth Monsv

Using Foley's Honey and Tar for g.
cough or cold may save you both
sickness and money. F. F. Monahan,
Menonaonie. Wis, says: II am expos
ed to all kinds of weather and I find
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound al
ways fixes me up in good shape when
! catch cold or have a bad cough. T
recommend 1t gladly" Refuse substi-
tutes. For sale by all druggists.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-11
Would Never DO.

Kansas City Journal: "'Why did you
postpone the wedding until June?'
ut seems that if Cho1ly got married
now, he'd have TO pawn his fur-lined
ovcrcoat."