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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-30
LOCAL BRIEFS.

a. N. Rich of Lewiston was in the
city Wednesday on business
John Cox OF Portland was among the
Wednesday business visitors in the
city.
Roland E. Clark of Houlton passed
Tuesday in the city on business mat
tiers.
-----------
Burleigh Martin was confined to his
home Wednesday with an attack of the
grip.
Mr. and Mrs. r. w. Hersey of Port
land We're visitors Wednesday in the
city.
Dr. c. W. Bibber of Cooper's Mills
was in the city Wednesday on bust
ness matters.
G. A. Houghton of Portland passed a
portion of Wednesday in the city on
matters Of business.
Mrs. Edward A. Mathes went to
Fairfield Wednesday for a short visit
with relatives
]. H. James of Portland passed a
portion of Wednesday in the city on
business matters.
Postmaster Horace T. Weeks of
Cooper's Mills was in town for a brief
period Wednesday on business trip.
Henry d. Evans, director of the
State Laboratory of Hygiene, passed
Wednesday in Brunswick on business
matters.
Miss Maude Plummer of Alliston,
Mass, arrived in the city Wednesday
for visit as the guest of her cousin.
Miss Edith Marden, Bangor road.
Miss Lena Dennis, clerk in the D. w.
Adams store, has returned from a
three weeks vacation passed in Vas
salboro.
Mr.. and Mrs. Achron of New YORK
| City, who are stopping at Hotel
! Pines, Cobbosseecontee, were visitors
Wednesday in the city.
| Mrs. L. J. Marden and daughters,
/ Florisce and Helen, of Swamscott
Mass, arrived in the city Wednesday
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26

Mix one pint q sranulatels suearmith
y pint OF warm water, and stir for 2
minutes. Put ounces of lPinex fifty
cents worth in a! pint bottle; then add
the Sugar Syrup. Take ~ teaspoonful
every one, two or three hours.
This simple remedy takes hold of q
cough more quickly than anything. else
Won ever used. Usually conGuers an
ordinary cough inside of % hours.
Splendid, TOO, for whooping cough,
spasmodic Group and bronchitis. It
stimulates the appetite and is slightly
laxative, which helps end a cough.
This makes more and better cough
syrup than YOU could buy ready made
for $3.50. tskeeps perfectly and tastes
pleasant. 5Sa M u D
Pinex Is q most valuable concen-
tiated compound sof Norway white pine
extract, and is RIGA in ,guaiacol and
other NATURAL pine elements which are
SO healing to the membranes. Other
preparations win not work in this plan.
Making cough syrup with .Pinex and
sugar syrup Tor strained shoncy) has
proven 50 popular throughout the United
States and Canada that &c is often
initiated. But the old, successful mix.
ture has neyer been lequaled.
A guaranty of absolute satisfaction,
OF money promptly refunded, goes with
this preparation. Your druggist has
pinex Or will get it for you. II not,
send to The Pinex Co, Tt. Wayne, Ind.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26
Chef IN "A
RescueMissiorl
FALLS HEIR TO ESTATE WORTH
ALMOST 100000 CON
!; T1NUEs 10 COOK.

I INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Feb. 25.-
Bud" Mayes, chef at the Pentecost
Rescue Mission, has fallen heir to
an estate in. Illinois, valued at be-
tween $4,000 and 100000. The
news came to lin a week ago, but
today he was busy cooking for SO OF
more homeless men.
Mayes received a letter from the
executor Of the estate I Of = John
Mayes. who died, last June neal
Buffalo, inli;,% LEAVING money, bonds
an 225 acres OF Illinois farm land
valued at more than $500 an acre
The estate includes city tand town
properties, good for ready money
All will go to the chef.z
J. Wa Cooper, executor of the
estate, located "Bud" through tile
police here after countrywide
search for him. John Mayes. who
was 4 bachelor, bequeathed5 the
property to Bud" in will which
stated that If "Bud" was not located
the property should go to the Lit,
tie Sisters of the Poor.
Bud" is to claim the estate Jrne
is. He has employed an attorney
to look after his interests. He has
been hotel chez here for man,
years, but same time ago he becaEl,
afflicted with rheumatism aad had
to go to the rescue mission. He, Is
80 years old. He says he will built
q home and invest the rest OF hi
money in Government bonds. I'm,
til the estate is turned over to hin
Bud intends to cook for the hu
man derelicts who come. to the res
cue mission.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26
TIH IAN AND
men WHO I. a ICIPAT TED.
I'M THE I'M OF IT

BIZ ASSOCIATED PREss. ] y:
PANAMA, Feb. 26.-It Is, in
many respects, very mucn like a
college commencement season on the
{sthmus iust now. From the thou
sands of men who have been taking.
long courses in practical canal
building classes are being graduate
ed almost daily, a commencement
season which will probably con-
SinueF for many months. s,s
Men who have put in tsie; full
course might be believed to vel,
Come release from the tropics, but
IN every hand there 8 a sort Of
Alma Master sentiment expressed
sysmany in the hope that theySwill
geturn ito the scene Of their en-
sineering trilmphs for further SER
sficeE of some sort. A majority of
he mem who are laying down their
oooks and ishoyels are going away
with no other diploma than pride IN
Siaying participated ina monument
al work. That is enough to- bind
many men together and 1T may be
40 surprise that some such organs
iations as the; Canal Diggers Alumni
Association Is 8ant out growth OF this
common pride. 4: .
There is general satisfact ton ex..
pressed that tile chief EN- ineer will
Atay until the last, and overlap for
s,stime at least us the civil governor
ef the canal zone. But this APP
continent Of Colonel George w.
ioethals$ as governor Is practically
The only definite answer which the
bigger men Of the canal work have
leenS given as to what next for a big
OBJ e3S q
Is With Colonel Goethals's appoint
pent Richard L. Metcalfe, who had
,een in charge OF the civil admins
ration, and Joseph Bucklin Bishop,
secretaryi of the Canal Commission,
IRE winding up their work, Mr..
|afsls4 VI s.g w. ~ a NJ 49,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26
Abne r B B: ol /
Dead a, !. f ]: ON D
Heart Failure I: i !
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE
/. HELD ON FRIDAY MORNING x
ssB. AT 10 O'CLOCK.

Abner Brown, an aged citizen OF
Grassy Run, Union district passed
away suddenly yesterday at his
home. death being caused by heart
failure, brought on by exposure to
the extreme cold. Mr.. Brown arose
as usual and went out early to look
after his stock. When he returned
he complained of a pain about his
heart and within a few minutes
fell to the floor dead.
Deceased was a son of Peter Brown
OF Pennsylvania, and had spent the
greater part of his life in the
vicinity Of Grassy Run. 5He served
rs soldier in the Civil war for
three years. Deceased was twice
married, Ills first wife being Miss
sina West and this union is surviv-
ed by three children, namely, Nor.
ris Brown, Of Mt Harmony, Mrs.
Ellsworth Morgan, ofsUnion! district
and Mrs. Henry Morgan OF tile Eas,
side. LOTUS; and Emma Brown. are
deceased. Mr.. Browns second wife
who survives him was Miss Frances
Higgins. A son, Curtis also sur.
wives besides 2s grand children and
two: sisters Mrs. Hannah stoner and
Miss Hizaheth Brown and a broth,
or, Benjamin Brown.
Funeral services will be held on
Friday. at 10 o'clock from his late
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26

u Share Ny joy
spltShing forN weak women. The glorious
results cannot be described. The relief
must be felt to- 4be. truly appreciated.
with, Joy Such lrelief. and comfort rs too
great to be unprecedented. = e X
% You know what It means to drag your
self about day after day, miserable shnls
sick. tired. worn, weak, desponde dis.
ooufaged, blue, with no interests in things,
no amblt ion, no ctiefgy You ltnowfwhat
u means to feel your nerves bristlTng.
scrsa mn g alls on edge. SEEMING 70 rob
ing that you Twill siinply go Fiiads You
know what IL means To suffer the palms
and aches and tifseonffortsf OF Your sex
those awful feelings that no one but a
woman can understand. ~ 2. : Z z z X =
Now think How win you feel when
oil this has Vahished @ & How viii you
feel when 1Wonde rtll ROOT JUICE has
relieved you Of these synpton1s=w
you can 30 about your duties fIili
9f vim and energy and lind each task d
pleasure? How WIN you feel to be free
from tlfaE Eing aches and s1tnins, free from
tfiat tnTTt bic nervous teIlst ION and to feel
veil atd ST org Ia mind and ody-itist
IKE Your old W sstigaifl e
Try Il. Try. Ra,e utCE for ton days
you. that means money back rlstihtly II
SOU are not peri tlS hted with The
result It's easy TOT take. taSteS good
and 4 better mo telita for WORT. oft
ttiins own men etlftl women iysis iinVef
mad G0fte let any i5otl q you oul
O Il. rs. Y ICE tliis time
I'VE. All IfrSt elsss tlfng stores sSH
ROOT ffGts one dollar per large bottle
and eldey gun T1nte4 lt-rellef or money
back instantly. :
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26

A !
Metcalf will probably return soon
to the United Rates but he declares
that reports that he intends TO en-
ter the race for the gosernorship Of
Nebraska are erroneous. He as
Eserts that IL IS not llis present In
tention to do 50. leaving his future
an open question.
It is generally understoon In the
zone that Secretary Bishop win be
appointed by President Wilson in
the capacity Of OFFICIAL historian of
1.-THE canal: II Is intimated that this
/ is the wish OF Colonel Goethals who
believes that the official history OF
the canal should be complied while
the Undertaking IS fresh In the
minds Of those Who took part In IT
and by q man who was Us intimate
!ly associated with 1t as was Mr..
Bishop. The secretary viii prob
ABLY remain here until the official
opening OF the wat rway, set for
January 1915.
Among the division engineers
who have lately been relieved of
their duties IS Lieut. tenant Colonel
IsWilliam i. sibert the Generate
man. He was in charge Of the
constructio Of all concrete work on
the Gatun locks; dam ana spillway.
Where he will 80 when the Isthm-
ian Canal Commission cases to exist
on April LIST Is another open qres-
tion, but in some quarters il Is be-
l1ieyed that the construction OF the
lprojected Alaskan railway may fur
3nish suitable field for his. activi-
tiles, as It will for many WHO have
finished their work here.
Every one believes that Colonel
NV. G. Gorgas. the sanitary expert
Fwho rid the 1stmus OF yellow fever
/ pests. and who Is now engaged in
a great sanitary work In South
1eoN11SrtIps on AGE FouR.)
-
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26

IN In Hossp,ital

Word was received here yester-
day by relatives OF MI. Fremont
Bristor Of hts critical illness in a
GlenvIlte hospital Mr. Bristor Is a
cousin OF Messrs: j: H. and j. w.
yanata and q nephew OF Nj. Wynn
Bristor, all residents Of this ward.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26
.a'Nf tf'slsfI tlIsltte
The Z West
! Virginia, Debt
Commission
TO MEET IN CHARLESTON 10
MORROW, AT WHICH STATES
POSITION WILL BE
..s DEFINED.
TO MEET IN CHARLESTON TO.

By Associated PREss.l K
CHARLESTON, w. W, Feb. 90
Members of the West Virginia Deb,
Commission have arrived here for d
meeting to be held tomorrow at which
IL is expected West virginia's 4! posi-:
ton will be finally outlined. Thy
position determined upon will be
presented to the Virginia Commits
sion at Joint session to be held in
Washington, D. c., next Wednesday
30 intimation of what the West Wiz;
einia Commission will do has been
allowed to become, public.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26
Home, From Visit.
New, Dau[phterr.

New UauSnteT.s ,.ls
Nh. and Mrs Herman stoneling
are the proud parents ofta bright lit
tie daughter which made her APP
pearance at their home on Tuesday
evening. al -
A son was born recently TO Mr.,
and Mrs: serfreitz, Of Mill street.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26
$4,000 FOR SUNDAY.

PITTSBURGH. Feb. IS. 1t Ii
probable that when the final count &
made Of the fire will offerings to
Evangelist William "A. sunday thu
amount win approximate $4,000.
When the, Monongatela National
Bank, custodian Of The. Sunday fund
closed It's doors today the money "a
the credit of Mr.. Sunday had passed
The $4,000 mark. .5,j.gs
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26
Personals.

Mr.. Jones, Of Laurel Point, spent
Monday with his daughter, Mrs.
Ain Stevens, on Raymond street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl ,Daugherty
have returned from visit to rela-
tiyes at. Hickman run. /,
= Miss Ruth Stevens, Of Raymond
street, has been indisposed the past
few days.
Mrs. Mary Freeman, of Morgan
town avenue. whofhas been very
sick, Is much improved.
Mrs. Earl Knapp, Of Clarksburg,
Is visiting relatives here.
Mr.. j. II. Yanata is i'll at his home
on New street.
Little Miss Margaret Hawkins, OF
State street, isBquite sick.
Mrs. Hawkins and son, Kenneth
who have been fila able to be out
again. IL.
Mrs George Binnix, of Lincoln
street has been quite sick the past
few days
Miss Reda Ward, Of Raymond
street, Is able to be3out after an at
tack Of measle
Miss Pearl Jacobs went to Nor.
gantowns yesterda morning to spend
a few days with her grandparents
Nf,. sssl A. Sf,i n - u d.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26
lIRGINIAs STOMACH lIGHMsFINl
WONDERFUL REMERYs QyIGK REuEF

= .
These are typical statements from
the people who have taken Mayr's
wonderful Stomach Remedy. il
gets results quick. The first dose
proves no long treatment.
{ Mayr's Wonderful Stomach REM
edyS clears the digestive tract of mu-
cold accretions and removes poison
GUS matter. 1t gives swift relief to
sufferers from stomach, liver and
bowel troubles. Many declare 1t has
saved them from dangerous opera
tions and many are sure 1t has saved
their lives.
The remarkable success of this
remedy has caused many imitators.
$50 becautions. Be sure It's MAyR's
Go to Holt Co. drug store and ask
about the wonderful results IL has.
been accomplishing among people,
they know - or send to Geo. H.
Mayr, Mrg. Chemist, 145Si5s Whit
ing St. chicago, Ill, for free book
on stomach ailments and many
grateful letters from people who
nave beef restored. ANY druggist
can ten you It's wonderful results.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26

residence and interment will he
made in the Ross Cemetery. near
Winfield By Undertaker Jenkins.
Rev. Phillips viii conduct the SER
vices.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26
IUnio,, ReuipaI
EndedL astlVight
!. WHARTON PREACHED LAST
h SERMON AND LEFT FOR
BALTIMORE

p BALTIMORE
PREsENTEDsW1THs "a CHECK FOR
4 SASS. OTHERS REMEM-
BERED WITH GIFTS:
The union revival at the Diamond.
Street NJ. Z. church ended last
right, and DR. Wharton preached
MS final sermon. The total CONVEX;
stons are 40s There weSe 20 com
versions last night.
Atthey opening Of the services last
night gifts were presented to the
participants in the big revival as fol-
lows: n sss * y
Treasurer Luther 5Donhani OF the
executive committee, presepted Dr.
Wharton with a check for s4s3.92.
the amount Of the special Sunday
collection taken for that purpose. He
also presented to Mr.. Fred W. Rapp
who led the chorus choir a check for
$50 as an expression Of the realiza=
ton Of the committee of the great
work he did for the meetings.
Rev. =. B. Bowers presented to
Or. Wharton a fine travelling bag,
Tie gift Of the committee TO Or.
Wharton DR.. Wharton responded
with a speech which was one ot tue
best things heard during the entire
evening: III n
Mr. ~. p. Orr presented the plan
lists, Mr.. satterfield and issSswishs
or, with purses in consideration Of
their faithful work. IA
Prof. w. A. Hustead presented
head usher. Robert Miller, with a
gold trimmed fountain pen In ,.s=
inemberance Of his efficient work for
the revival. X
Mr.. Hustead alsn presented Harry
Wilson, ianitor Of the church, was "a
purse for his careful work. 1s
+ Rev. oldaker then presented mu-
stefan director, Rapp, with a fine
silk umbrella, a gift Of the commit
tee as a remembrance 1.-THE untirine
efforts Mr.! Rapp gave to the meet;
ings.
After these preliminaries the
meeting was ready for the final ser;
vices of the great revival. "A mon
ster crowd filled the great church
and many were turned away because
of lack Of room in the building. Thu
| 'Woodmen Of the World attended the
Injecting Elm a body and later man d
these men were converted.
After tile, delightful song service
Or. Wharton preached an eloquent
sermon and when 1t was concluded
ever a score came forward and were
converted. ,sis 5lsg L.
" ~ 'ilS Tins III wy
10 10. take tax J Dr. Wharton back to hil
work In Baltimore the crowd was &
lcath to see him leave that hundred
went to the depot with him. Til.
depot was crowded withEpeopleat TO biz
farewell to the great minister ant
there was laughter and tears as h,
! parted with those with whom he wa
associated for the past few weeks
When DR.. Wharton boarded! his trair
ne walked 70 the rear platform anS
the crowd ovid around him sang his ia
Nolite SONG, There's "a Church Il
the Wildwood" Dr. Wharton sait
few words Of farewell and the trail
pulled out leaving the great GROVE
behind resolved to do better and liv1
better in the future to prove the rea
/ value OF the experience they had jug
passed through. ! y I a s; s IL
The churches OF the East Side d.
not mean to allow the meetings =
end just yet. Each evening for I'll,
q H iHH.a.al
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1914-02-26
Teac hers Have Measles.

Mrs. Stella Brown and Miss Mar.
tina Duncan, lie former al teacher in
the East Park and the latter In sths
Central school. are i'll. of measles
Misses Maude Prickett and Alta
Gray are substitutes until their re.
coxery. 5..
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-07-28
PARIS, July 2S.-The jury in the
Calmette case this afternoon acquit-
ted the woman slayer. She collapsed
More Papers Filed

The nomination papers and ac
companying fees from candidates
for public office were today received
by the secretary of state from At
torney General George B. Thatcher
who aspires for the Democratic nom
lnation to succeed himself, and from
John Edwards Bray, who seeks nom
ination and reelection as superin-
tendent of public instruction at the
hands OF his fellow Democrats Al
fred Chartz also entered the lists OF
active candidates for political pre-
ferment by depositing the usual af-
hdavit with the secretary of state for
the Democratic nomination of dis
trict judge to succeed Judge Frank
P. Langan Mr.. Chartz is perfect
ing his plans to make a thorough
canvas OF this district in the inter
ests of his aspirations.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-07-28
Emmett Boyle Makes Declaration
of His Candidacy for Governor

crtainly unusual in public affairs, the
office sought the man. He took the
position on the Tax commission at
the insistence of his friends and = to
the detriment of his personal busi-
ness, and since accepting the office
has on several occasions attempted
to resign, but owing to the importu-
mites of his associates and friends
he remained with the commission.
Mr.. Boyle is the son of the late
Colonel E. D. Boyle, and old-time
Comstock superintendent and mine
operator, who for three consecutive
terms served Storey county, when
that meant nearly all of Nevada, in
the state senate. Mr.. Boyle, ever
since his majority, has been promi-
nent in politics and for number Of
years was chairman OF the Demo-
cratic county central committee #
Lyon county.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-07-28
Will Visit Yosemite

Word has been received that the
auto party made up of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wills Brougher, Nellie and Will
Brougher and Miss Adele Norcross,
leaving Carson last "Wednesday
morning, arrived in Oakland Friday
they expect to start for the Yosem-
ite, where they will see the wonders
of that valley.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-07-28
VILLA WILL MARCH BIG ARMY
TO THE CAPITAL OF MEXICO

Ell PASO, Tex, July 28.-Indica-
tons are that General Villa is pre-
pairing to move his entire army to-
ward Mexico City, leaving only local
garrisons in the territory he domin-
ates. 1t previously had been under
stood that the northern constitu-
tionalist lader would participate II
the mobilization above the national
capital with only 5000 men,
Reports received at Chihuahua
City, where Villa has been quarter
ed, said the eastern and western di-
visions were mobilizing large num-
bers of men to the south. This WIS
said to account for Villas delay in
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-07-28
EVIDENCE FOUND ESTABLISHING
MANNER Of DEATH Of SOLDIER

VERA CRUZ, July 2S-Mute ev!-
dence OF the fate OF Private Samuel
Parks, of the twenty-eighth infantry,
l.. S. A., who was sho. to death by
q Mexican outpost in front OF Vera
Cruz early in May, reached Briga-
dier General Funston yesterday,
when the aluminium tag of identifi-
cation which Parks wore when he
wandered out OF the American lines
was forwarded by mail from Mexi-
co City.
The tag and parts of his blood
stained uniform have been reposing
in the Mexican war office for many
weeks. They were sent there when
an investigation of the killing of the
American soldier demanded by the
Washington government, was under
taken by the Mexican officials.
What the result of that investiga-
tion was or the nature of the report
made to Washington is not knowa
here. The Mexican war office ap-
Idrcntly considers the incident clos
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-07-28
Looks for Trouble

Mrs. E. c. Bentley, who shot at
her husband some time ago after a
family difficulty, returned to Elko
from Wendover and took fourteen
or fifteen morphine tablets at once.
Her life was saved by prompt meas
ures. A telegram that she was on
her way and looking for trouble was
received by the Elko officers. When
found she was dressed as a man and
carried an automatic revolver.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-07-28
Lawn Party Wednesday Night

On Wednesday evening, July 2oth
the ladies of the St. Theresa's Catho-
lie church will give a party on the
lawn surrounding the church. The
grounds will be beautifully lighted
with electricity and every detail ar
ranged for the convenience of guests
During the evening the Carson City
band will be on hand to furnish
plenty of music. Refreshments will
also be served at nominal fig
ure. j24-td
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-07-28
Western Ph0toplay
Tonight's Feature

(Two-Reel Feature) Against
Heavy Odds-(Pathe)-A western
photoplay built around a Mexican
peon who, despite his lowly origin,
rose through difficulties to the
heights of success.
Along the Upper Nile-An inter-
estng trave1ogue picture.
The Tell Tale Star-Oubin)-A
western subject that is original in
plot and theme. The scenes are
mostly exterior and are interesting
and finely photographed.
Mrs. Maloney's Fortune-(Vita)-
Its lots of fun to see Mrs. Maloney
try to do the society act, and other
funny thiIgs. 1t features Kate Price,
William Shea, Charles Kent, Louise
Beaudet and George Stewart.
Prices 10 and 20 cents.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1914-07-28

ed, however, as the uniform, includ-
ing Parks campaign hat, stained
with blood and hole in the back OF
ii made by the bullet which prob
ably caused his death, was given to
janitor employed about the war de-
partment last Friday with the state
ment of an attache that I'VE do not
want this stuff here any longer"
The incident was reported to al
American residing in Mexico City
and he obtained possession of the
identification tag and forwarded it
tC General Funston.
Parks was detailed as orderly to
Lieutenant Colonel Taggart of the
twenty-eighth soon after Funstons 5
troops arrived to garrison Vera
Cruz. He had charge of Colonel Tag
gart's two horses and was never
seen by the Americans after he ha,
ridden out to exercise the animals.
An investigation in Vera Cruz show
eG that he had wandered through
the American railway, where Mexl-
can outposts still are maintained.