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The daily sentinel., 1914-01-23

VIM. II. Huck, the Denver oil man,
is here calling on the Grande Off
cials.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-23

Irving L. Emerson has returned
from brief business visit to Elko,
Idaho.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Woodruff OF
Battle Creek, Mich, arrived today at
noon for visit with local friends
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-23
CULLOM SINKING

Associated Press.
Washington, d. c., Jan, 23.-For-
n.er Senator Shelby NJ. Cullom had
Il sinking spell about noon. His
family is prepared for the end.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-23

Harry Phillips is in town today
from Fruita on business.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-23

A. V. Sharpe of Fruita is in the
city today on business matters.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-23

Bishop Brewster is here from Glen.
wood on a short stay.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-23

Mrs. James T. Taylor was up from
Moab today for brief business Wis
it.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-23
GOETHALS IS
TO HEAD
POLICE
Mayor Mitchell Makes State
ment, but Washington Rid
icuIes the Idea.
NEEDED TO BUILD RAILROADS
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
New York. Jan. 2S.-Mayor
Mitchell made statement this af-
ternoon carrying the suggestion that
Col, George w. Goethals, chief en-
gineer of the Panama canal, will be
the next police commissioner of New
York City.
Mayor Mitchell said: From the
beginning have wanted Goethals at
the head of the police department.
Recently George W. Perkins urged
him to accept the position. will
have a conference with Perkins to-
morrow ~
During his visit to the Panama ca
nal this month, Perkins conferred
with Goethals. Should Goethals ac-
cept it will be necessary that he re-
tire from the army.
Associated Press.
Washington, ID. c.. Jan. 23.--If
Goethals intends to resign from the
aimy to become police commissioner
of New York City, his plans are un-
known at the White House and the
war department. 1t Is generally un-
derstood that the President intends
to make him the first governor of the
Canal zone.
III seems incredihsa,' said secre-
fiatsrys Garfis9n.T = ats &c silg sststion
that Goethals will retire.
81 want him to build government
railroad in Alaska" said Secretary
Lane.
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-23
.MEX|CANS READY
FOR BATTLE At
T0RREON
Associated Press.

Associated Press.
Chihuahua, Jan. 23.-Rebels and
federals today are concentrating
for decisive battle at Torreon to
decide whether General Villa will
push on south.
The rebel leader has sent more
troops south. Thus far he has
succeeded in advancing the bulk of
his army to Jiminez, half way to
Torreon.
The Huerta forces under General
Refugio Valasco are now concentrat-
ed along the railroad at Bermejillo
and Napimi.
Associated Press.
Mexico City, Jan. 23.-J. Vera
Estanol. one of the deputies Jailed
by Huerta last October. was snug
gled out of town last night by
Continued on Page 81
The daily sentinel., 1914-01-23

Generally fair tonight and Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24

Washington, April 23-Secretary
Daniels late today issued orders form
ing special service squadron for
service on the east coast of Mexico.
Rear Admiral Cameron MGR. Wins
low has been selected to command
and will hoist his flag ON the New
York, which will leave New York City
Sunday or Monday to join the fleet
now in Mexican waters.
The special service squadron will
consist of battleships New York and
Texas; armored cruisers Washington
and Montana, the Tacoma, Des Moines,
Chester, Salem, Nashville, Dolphin,
Cdstine, Machias, Paducah, Wheeling,
Petrol, Eagle and other vessels that
may become available from time to
time.
Most of these vessels are well adapt
ed for inshore work.
The creation of the special service
squadron recalled to naval veterans
the assembly of the famous flying
squadron under the command of the
late Rear Admiral Winfield Scott
Schley in the early days of the Span
ish War.
In the present instance, however, the
special service squadron is composed
of the most incongruous elements,
ranging from the most powerful bat
+ tleships in the world, such as the New
York and Texas, to the tiniest gun
boats, such as the Petrol and Eagle.
This squadron. starting with 16 YES
sells, is likely to be augmented to two
score.
The New York, Texas and Washing
ton are now at the New York navy
yard. The Montana is crossing from
Guantanamo to the Mexican coast; the
Tacoma, undergoing repairs at
Charleston, S. c.. the Des Moines at
Tampico, the Chester at Vera Cruz,
the Salem at Philadelphia, the Nash
vile en- route from Guantanamo to
Vera Cruz, the Dolphin at Tampico,
the Castine at Boston, the Machias at
New Haven, the Paducah on the north
coast of Cuba, the Wheeling at San
Domingo, the Petrol and the Eagle in
Haitien waters.
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diatell the 5th Brigade of Infantry
and as much artillery and cavalry as
available in the Second Division of
the army here, We're received from
Washington tonight. The order for
the artillery, military men say created
a deep impression for it is upon this
arm of the service that success in a
campaign against important inland
strongholds generally depends. The
orders were to take necessary ammu-
milton and other supplies for at least
80 days The four transports Mead,
Mcclellan, Sumner and Fitzpatrick,
loaded and waiting to go, already car
ry supplies for 4500 men for at least go
days. The orders emphasized the fact
that infantry and artillery must ar
rive at Vera Cruz at the earliest pos
sible moment.
In addition to the four army trans
ports already here, d commercial
steamer will be chartered to convey
the troops. Three torpedo boat destroy
ers, the Preston, Reid and Flusser. are
available here to act as conveys to
the transports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24

Washington, April 23.-Secretary
Daniels late tonight gave out this
statement: Admiral Badger wires o.
night that he landed the battalion
from the Minnesota, Michigan, South
Carolina yesterday afternoon and that
the landing forces now ashore totals
about $500 men. The Minnesota, Cbes-
Ger, Prairie and San Francisco are
lying in the inner harbor.
Admiral Badger reports that as a
Jesuit Of desultory firing which con-
tinued about the city last night and
this morning, three more American
sailors were killed and about %
wounded.
THE landing party now occupies all
The city and outposts have been sta
toned on the sandhills in the rear,
who have been engaged in constructive
defensive works.
Admiral Badger. who is in COM
mand on shore, is making every effort
To induce Mexican authorities to as
sumo their duties and take up the
early administration of the city. The
reports of negotiations are fairly sue
cessful so far. All work in the city
is stu stopped and no business is be-
ing transacted. The public service util-
tiles have stopped because the en-
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d. A. K. Chairman Answers to
Charges in Unsigned Document

ty of Daughters were responsible.
Miss Finch said the liabilities of the
magazine when she took possession
year ago were $15,7O4.75, of which
$4,000 was in notes, and that, accord
ing to the auditing company which
handled the accounts, the magazine
was running at loss of about $1,000
a year.
Three-fourths of the expenditures, Miss
Finch said. were for printing magazines
demanded by Daughters who had sent
subscriptions and received nothing in re-
turn. Checks and vouchers were shown
to prove that subscriptions were received
by the former manager and eashed long
after he ceased to be connected with the
affairs of the organization.
Mrs. Sormstedt made another effort &c
speak from the platform and justify her
charge, but was ruled out of order. There
is a section of the d. A. r. constitution
which makes it possible that she may
be summarily dealt with by the national
society, but the matter probably will be
settled in the courts.
So well was Miss Finchs report receiv.
ed that she received the unanimous In
dorsement of the congress. She retired
from the stage with a huge shower OF
roses sent by the members of the maya
zine committee.
Mrs Story presides daily with but
single vase of flowers on the table beside
her. The numerous tributes presented
by her admirers are sent to decorate the
upper gallery and later are given &c
d,
orchid satin costume in which she has
presided each morning, and her example
is having it's effect upon the delegates
who formerly dressed as for socia
function.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24

FOR CHANCE TO
co TO FRONT

Washington, April 23.-Applications
for commissions in the army are pour
ing in upon the war department. Many
of these are former soldiers-men who
have resigned their commissions in the
regular service or who were officers
in the volunteers during the war with
Spain. Some are offering to raise reg
iments of Rough Riders.
The American Red Cross is having
it's share of volunteers, and the head
quarters at the war department today
were fairly swamped with letters from
women volunteering for hospital and
nursing service under the Red Cross
in Mexico. The Red Cross sfficers,
with nearly 1900 experienced nurses
enrolled more than are likely to be
required. have been obliged to inform
the writers that only graduated train
ed nurses of two to three years ex-
perience can be even enrolled, much
less given immediate assignment.
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O'Shaughnessy Telegraphs of
His Leaving Mexico City for
Vera Cruz Thursday Night

Washington. April 2S.-The following
telegram from Charge O'Shaughnessy
was sent to the navy department late
tonight by Admiral Fletcher:
'.I am leaving for Vera Cruz in spe-
cial train tonight, accompanied by the
staff of this embassy and an escort of
Mexican troops The Mexican troops
will accompany me until they are told to
stop by their commander My train
should arrive in the neighborhood of
Vera Cruz chat is the place where the
Mexican troops will leave mel sometime
during the morning.
II have the honor to request you that
you will make the necessary arrange
ments in order that the train may be per-
Emitted to enter Vera Cruz and. if this
be impossible, to make such arrange
ments as may be dictated by circunl-
Stances in order that l may be permit
ted to reach Vera Cruz after my Mexican
detachment has left me- l shall be ac-
companied by Gen. Corona, chief of the
Presidential STAFF, and other distinguish
ed officers of the Federal army, the re-
ception of whom in a worthy manner
beg to leave to your courtesy.
siSigned)
IL. "NELSON @O,SHAUGHNESSY.p
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Late Augusta Locals.
SHAW REUNION
At Parish House Proves a Delightful
Occasion.

The alumni of the Shaw Business Col
Iege held a reunion Thursday evening at
the Parish house with large number
of old graduates present Whist and
dancing were enjoyed during the eve
ming, both proving a source of much
pleasure. For those who did not care to
dance, ample opportunity was offered to
play whist. A number of tables were
filled. About 40 couples participated in
the dancing.
1t has been long time since an oppro-
tunity has been offered for the former
students of the college to meet each 9TH
err and it is largely through the efforts of
Miss Florence Towne, one of the teach
ers, that the affair was successfully car
ried out. Ice cream. cake and punch
were served. Dennis Orchestra furnish
ed the music for the dancing. The eve-
ning's merriment lasted until late hour.
at the close of which, needless to say.
all reported that they had enjoyed them
selves to the utmost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
SEC'Y DANIELS STATEMENT
!. OF CONDITIONS EXISTING IN
5, THE CONTESTED TERRITORY

ployes refuse to run the eventual
risk to themselves of resuming, en-
ployment.
Very little food supply has been
coming into the city and it is thought
that in a few days the question of
feeding the people of the city will be-
come paramount and it is possible the
United States will be called upon to
furnish food
Tho water supply is also causing
some anxiety.
THE Mexican forces are disposed
along the railway and while Admiral
Badger reports the rumor that they
are preparing to attack, he adds that
it is doubted that this is true, and ex-
presses his belief that any attack
can be successfully resisted.
THE tugs Patapsco and Patuxent
arrived today at IL A. NJ. The Nash
vile arrived at the same time but
proceeded down the coast later"
Secretary Daniels said tonight that
he had rejected Admiral Badger to
designate such ships as he thought
best To act as convoy for the troops
tonight, ordered by the war depart
ment to proceed from Galveston to
Vera Cruz to cooperate with naval
forces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24

Washington, April 23.-Admiral
Fletcher late tonight informed the
navy department of the arrival of the
refugee train from Mexico City at
Vera Cruz with so English, $50 Ameri-
cans, 500 Mexicans and rs Germans
The first secretary of the British lega-
ton at Mexico City the dispatch stat
ed accompanied the train and will
return with it to Mexico City tomor-
row. The refugees reported the sit
uation in Mexico City as not unduly
alarming as regards the safety of for
eigners.
At midnight the navy department
issued the following statement:
Wiring from Vera Cruz at P. M.
Thursday, Admiral Fletcher reports
that the desultory firing which was
still going on at the time he reported
at p. NJ. had been finally stopped by
a house to- house search. and the dis
armament of the Inhabitants After
issuing his proclamation Admiral
Fletcher had a long conference with
the principal city officials, at which he
carefully explained the attitude of the
United States. He reports that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
TRAIN At
VERA CRUZ FROM
MEXICAN CAPITAL

officials appeared willing to resume
their official duties, but that they
feared consequences for their acts
from the Mexicans. Pending their re-
assuming their official duties Admiral
Fletcher says he is appointing officers
to supervise the administration of the
city government.
simultaneously with the effectuai
suppression of the guerilla warfare
which had, been carried on, a great
change for the better is reported, Ad-
miral Fletcher saying that at the time
of his dispatch many people were APP
pearing in the streets and that num-
Der of stores, banks and business
houses had resumed business during
the afternoon.
Fear is still expressed for the wat
er works, as the supply is running low
and an expeditionary force will leave
tomorrow morning for the water
works to insure water supply. The
food question is serious. The defence
line of trenches extends around the
city and out to the sand hills. The
admiral reports that the natives be-
lieve that the Mexicans will return to
attack Vera Cruz
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
Twenty-nine Dead

The known death list tonight as
result of the fighting that started
Monday, is 20. Twentyone lives were
lost Monday in the Ludlow battle,
four employees of the Victor American
Fuel Co, are known to have been kill
ed yesterday at Delagua and the
bodies of four strikers, killed yester
day and today during the fighting in
and about Aguilar are lying in the
morgue at that place.
Strikers today cleared away the
wreckage at the mouth of Empire
mine which was closed last evening
by explosions of dynamite and after
a parley with the eptombed prison
ers, conducted three women, three
children and Superintendent Waddell
to a place of safety. J. W. Siple, pres
ideut of the company, who. with 20
of his men, had been in the mine since
yesterday, refused to surrender.
Trinidad is crowded tonight with
hundreds of refugees. A general funer-
al will take place tomorrow morning
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brownsville, Texas, April 23.-Hostili-
ties between Mexican Federals and Con-
stitutionalists, fighting for the possession
u Monterey, the largest city of northern
Mexico. have ceased, according to re-
ports received here today, and leaders
'of the two armies conferred under a dag
of truce on the situation existing between
the United States and Mexico
Nothing officials concerning the report
could be learned here or at Constitution
Rist headquarters in Matamoras.
1t was further said that the Federals
who evacuated Piedras Negras and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24

frank" said Pesqueira, "and by no
means a threat of war"
He was asked il the words voiced
by Carranza, will drag us into an
unequal warfare with dignity, but
which until today, we desire to avoid,
did not mean that Carranza at last did
desire war.
Not at ALL" Pesqueira replied. ut
couldn't mean that because / know
that my chief wants peace"
For time it was thought that the
translation might be at fault and that
Carranza's Spanish really meant But
to this very day we desire to avoid
but careful examine ton of the original
showed that the translation was cor
rect.
Pesquiera said, as giving evidence of
the peaceful intentions of the rebel
government that Carranza had refused
a number of offers from Federal gar
risons to join him if he would take
the field against the United States
ITO all of these offers, we have re-
turned negative replies" said Pesque-
ira.
I'VE cannot join forces with Huerta
for any purposes"
While this city was in a ferment of
war talk and military preparations to-
day, the Mexican city of Juarez across
the river pursued the even tenor of
it's way and eve nthe arrival of Gen.
Villa from Torreon which took place
this afternoon, failed to excite the VII
layers.
In Eel Paso, II. C. Myles, British con-
the orders of his
government, warned British citizens to
get out of Mexico.
Reinforced from the post by another
battalion of the goth, a squadron Of
the 18th Cavalry, Battery c of the
9th Artillery and a machine gun pla-
toon. Col. Hatfield established head
quarters in the City hall on the roof
of which a military wireless tower
was erected and telephone wires We're
strung by the Signal Corps to enable
him to communicate with his subordi-
mates in the field.
Tonight the black muzzles of field
guns parked in the camp of the rein
forcements in the Texas & Pacific
Railroad reservation in East Ell Paso
are ready to pour their shells into
foreign foe should one appear. At the
hardware and gun stores today, pur-
chasers of weapons stood in line as il
waiting at a box office for tickets at
some popular show They were Amer
leans, for the edict went forth that
none would be sold to Mexicans with
out a permit from Sheriff Peyton Ed
wards.
General Villa today was supposed to be
bringing a personal escort of 200 men,
but the general left most of them behind
at Chihuahua and appeared with only 20
or SO of his followers He remarked:
what does the United States want to
pay any attention to that old drunken
ass Huerta for, anyway"
Villa is a teetotaller.
The hero of Torreon came on private
business affairs and to see Mrs. Villa.
With Villa were Generals Urbina, An
geles and Rodriguez.
In Juarez the saloons and gambling
halls were closed today and few persons
were in the streets
1t had been reported that 400 soldiers
had arrived from the south to reinforce
the garrison, but this proved unfounded.
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THAT
800 REBELS
CHANGED
THEIR COLORS

Eagle Pass, Texas, April 23.--It was
reported late today that 300 former
Constitutionalist soldiers had joined
the Mexican Federals encamped 10
miles south of Piedras Negras.
The situation here tonight was
tense. Among many unconfirmed ru-
mors is one that four American citi-
zens were killed at Conclava today
Two battalions of 18th United States
Infantry and Battery c, srd Field Ar
tillery, which have been on border pa
troll here. were ordered to proceed i'm
mediately to El Paso.
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gnu general exodus OF Americans
from Mexico cities was reported.
100000 for Refugees
The Senate in the meantime passed
the House bill appropriating 100000
- take care of American refugees.
Senator Borah declared in the debate
that condition of actual war exist
I'd between the United States and
Mexico. Senators Lodge and Weeks
urged that the embargo be replaced
slong the entire border. Rear Admiral
Badger requested permission to cap
ture all Mexican gunboats and vessels
carrying troops or ammunition for the
aid of the Mexicans around Vera Cruz.
Capital Is Nervous
These were the outstanding develop
ments which came in dramatic Sc
Quence throughout day of extreme
tension. The national capital was
nervous while the diplomatic relations
Of the Huerta government and the
United States were being finally sever
ed and the army and navy continued
Awaiting carranza Action
Revelation of the purposes of Carranza
and Huerta are being awaited before a
complete military campaign is developed.
The United States intends to take no Of
tensiye steps, for the present preferring
to hold Vera Cruz until the situation in
Mexico changes. There were frequent
conferences between President Wilson
and Secretaries Bryan, Garrison, Dam
iels, McAdoo and Lane during the day.
Tonight Secretary McAdoo and the other
secretaries were at the White House dis
GUESSING formal orders to customs officials
70 hold up shipments of arms. which
eventuated later in a formal announce
pent of the embargo. Also it was believ-
ed the subject of financing the military
operations was carefully considered.
!. 1t was another day of activity at the
White House. state, war and navy build
ing with many tense moments such as
Rave not been experienced since the
Spanish-Afmerican War.
The attitude of Gen. Carranza. as ex-
tlained in his note, showing that he re-
garded the invasion of Vera Cruz as a
violation of Mexican sovereignty. was the
hrst development which threw official
Washington into feverish expectation
Of sensational developments. The possi-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
REPORTED CESSATION OF
, HOSTILIT|ES BETWEEN THE
REBELS AND THE FEDERALS

Nuervo Laredo yesterday had moved
south with the intention of joining the
contending forces at Monterey and Sal
tillo.
Much anxiety is felt among citizens
here and many precautions are being
taken. The guard at the international
bridge has been doubled and the local
militia company recruited to war
strength.
General jesus Carranza, commander at
Matamoras, said today he had been in
strlcted by his brother, the first chief"
of the rebels, to avoid all trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
NUERvO LAREDO EVACUATED
BY FEDERAL FORCES THURS.

Laredo, Texas, April 23.-Nuervo
Laredo was evacuated by Federal reg
ulars and volunteers late today. Worn-
en-, children and civilians followed in
the wake of the regular Federal gar
rison, which marched south yesterday,
presumably to join other Federal
forces at Saltillo.
Much excitement attended the flight
today as the refugees hastily depart
ed on foot.
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Anti=American Rioting Is Re-
ported Thursday at Ensenada

San Diego, Cal, April 23.-Telegraph-
ic advices received here at $50 P. NJ,
from American Consul Guyant, tell
of anti-American rioting at Ensena-
da. Mexican Federals and the popu-
lace. according to the report, We're at
lacking the Americans.
The monitor Cheyenne now in San
Diego harbor, will leave Immediately
under rush orders for the Mexican
city SID
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29 LIVES
IS TOLLOF
TRINIDAD
Southwestern Mine
Bld'gs Razed==Miners
Flee to Safety

Trinidad, Col, April 23.-After the
announcement in Trinidad that all the
women and children entombed III the
wrecked slope of the Empire mine
had been taken out in safety, came
news that the southwestern mine
buildings had been RACED and 20 more
miners, their wives and children and
mine entrance to escape hail of
lead.