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The Keota news., 1914-05-01
Ep,roME OF MEXICAN
SITUATION.

April 27.-spanish ambassador.
renresentiaR Mexico at Washington,
says Huerta accepts mediation piah:
1nanv 1. is annHlnGsdp nnaland and nd France have
erta. through their ministers In
Mexico City. to accede TO the oe-
mands OF the United a,,nc.d Sta,e that
ali arrangements had been compiet-
ed to permit all Americans In Mex
leo City to leave there. seven nun
to go, comprising the last remnants
Of the American colony Washing
ton satisfied most Americans In
Mexico now out of danger
would prevent war with United
erai Carranxa II latter makes move
to upset these plans .,
at Fort Bliss ordered moved from
Fort Bliss. Tex. to Fort Winsate'
Firth Brigade transports reach
preme command on land OF lO.Voo
soldiers and marines;
April 22.--Nelson oShaughness,y.
was handed his pa.sporss by Gen. Gen.
eral Huerta. and Senior Don aal Angelo
Washington. was recalled.
,nF Ksas she Aamaa AsIantie fleet offieaiy rs
ported to the Navy Department the
arrival at Vera Cruz of his nag
ship the Arkansas. along with the
New Hampshire and South Caro-
lima
April 23.-General Carranza. su-
preme chief of the rebels IN Mexaco,
son. protesting against the occupa-
tion Of Vera Cruz. demanding rec.
ognition of his government. and
threatening 70 ~ unite the ,nst entire ire
second battle at Vera Cruz be-
tween reinforced American marines
in killing of eight more Americans
Mexican losses are placed at nearly
800 dead and many wounded; -.
Mexico trample American flag.
smash windows at American Club
and insult guests.
General Funston 1a. and 200 trGGps LOOPS
from Galveston for Vera Cruz.
General villa Of Constitutionalists
eyinces friendship for U. 3. ana gov
ernment hopes friction Will be
as Refugee train with o'shaugh-
messy and other Americans. Brftons.
Germans and Spaniards. reaches
Vera Cruz. while the .. 1hgh. OF oni oth-s
Border points all being strongly
fortified and rumors of army In
vase1n Senate ere passes volunteer army
the regular army in time Of war.
Measure signed by President
fer 4pr made BY ENJOYS Of Brasil.
Chile and Argentine Republic.
The Keota news., 1914-05-01
Two Missing Girls Found.

Pueblo.-Grace Stewart and Beulah
Coggins. two seventeen-year-old girls,
were missing here for ten days. Re
ports Of murder. suicide and kidnap-
ing had been circulated and the entire
force Of the police department and
the sheriff's office hunted for them.
They were found living in the base.
ment Of . deserted house. The police
found evidence that the girls had beer
writing love letters to two young men
Tor whom they are now searching.
The Keota news., 1914-05-01
AMM0NS ASKS TROOPS
COLORADO LEGISLATURE TO con-
vENE MONDAY, MAY T.
Governor Asks the Legislature to Pro.
vide for Payment Of Troops on Duty
In Strike District.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver. April Ex-Governor Elias
NJ. Ammons Saturday night tele-
graphed formal request to President
Wilson to send federal troops Into the
Colorado coal strike zone. 1mmedi'
ately following this act the states
chief executive called a special ses-
sion of the Legislature to convene
May 4.
Ammons' Message to Wilson.
Denver. Colo. April 25. 1914.-His
Excellency Woodrow Wilson. Pres
ident OF the United States. Wash
ingtOn, ID. c.:
Conditions in this state compel me
to request OF you that federal troops
be sent Immediately into the state OF
Colorado. for the following reasons:
"Since September 28. 1913. there
has been a general strike OF coal min
ers throughout the major portion Of
the state of Colorado. The situation
in the southern part Of the state In
The Keota news., 1914-05-01
FORTY Two INDICTED
EIoHTY-FIvE COUNTS IN gill
AGAINST oRsoN ADAMS.
Miitiamen Are Aeused Of Thefts and
Strikers Held Because OF
Postoffiee Fire.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Pueblo. Colo. Forty-two tndict-
monts were returned by the federal
grand jury.
Orson Adams, president Of the de-
funct Mesa County National bank. was
indicted for misapplying funds and
embezzlement. There are eighty-five
counts against Adams. Considering
the minimum penalty under each
count is five years in prison. 1t would
be possible to sentence the banker. II
convicted. to 425 years.
A true bill was returned in the case
OF the American Express Company.
Denver, and Agent C. L. Chase for
sending letters in express matter. l.
b. Hungerford. accused Of writing let
ters to induce persons to advertise In
q magazine and OF sending them by
express, WAS also indicted.
Two militiamen were indicted. &C.
cused OF thefts in the strike zone. and
eight strikers accused Of breaking into
and burning the postoffice at Higgins,
near Aguilar.
Forty-five persons are named In the
indictments. The strikers are Ed Hi
las, Jack Harthsan. M. Martinez, D
J. Jefreys. Charles Costa. g. Gemelli
and ID. Fugas. Militiamen. Fred Lee,
charged with breaking into the postof.
flee at Forbes. and s. X. Friedman,
charged with stealing equipment from
q United States regular soldier.
Others and the charges against
them are: ]. ]. Sullivan. using liquor
bottles second time without destroy
ing labels; Jesse Clements. Leadville.
selling liquor without government IL
cense; NJ Morse. J. R. Van Bushkirk
and A. H. Flood, selling oleo without
license; Harry Lehau. forging interna,
tional money order through Denver OF
flee; A. L. Alexander, accepting letter
from mail carrier in Denver to which
he was not entitled: W. w. Hoag,
alias w. H. Russick, Denver. viola
tions Of Mann white slave. law; T. j.
Van Arsdale, impersonating govern.
ment officer: Frank Sera. Salida, max
ing false representations: Earl Tur-
ner, Frank Turner and Charles Supel
ber. selling liquor to the Indians on
the Ute and Navajo reservations; j..
NJ. Baker. w. L. Upton and ]. J. NC
Eachron, counterfeiting.
The Keota news., 1914-05-01
to increase materially this num-

ity to Increase materially this num-
Der.
The situation has passed beyond
the ability Of the state to control It.
This domestic violence 10 the result
Of an Industrial controversy between
interstate Organizations with head
quarters outside the state Of Colo
RADIO.
II. therefore, urgently request that
you send forthwith to Ludlow. Colo
RADIO, and to such other portions OF
the state - the commanding officer
may deem necessary. not less than
one battalion Of infantry and one
troop Of cavalry.
Tho Legislature Of this state can
not be convened In time to meet this
emergency. and I. therefore. have the
honor to make this request al gov
ernor Of the state. pursuant to Sec
tion 1, Article w.. of the Constitu-
tion of the United States.
"ELIAS n. AMMONS,
Governor of Colorado"
The Keota news., 1914-05-01

Protest Against Ludlow Massacre.
Denver.-Five thousand men and
women stood before the State Capitol
Sunday In q rain storm and raised
their voices In protest agAinst tho
Ludlow Massacre.
The Keota news., 1914-05-01

Governor Ammons' decision to ap-
peal for federal help was made late in
the afternoon. after the committee Of
women representing the mass meeting
OF women which was held throughout
the day In the chamber OF the House
of Representatives. had called upon
him several times. About the middle
Of the afternoon the governor went
into conference with Colonel Alfred
C. Sharp and Major w. p. Stone OF
the United States Army. Following
his conference with them he an
nounced his intention and telegraphed
President Wilson
The Keota news., 1914-05-01
US. ARMY At VERA CRUZ
TROOPS SUCCEED SAILORS IN oc'
cuPArioN OF CITY.
European Pressure and Villas Refusal
"a A,d Him in war Cause Die
tator to Drop Defiance.

Western Newspaper Union News servies-
The Keota news., 1914-05-01

his conference with them ne an.
nounced his intention and telegraphed
President Wilson.
"The purposes for which the Legis-
lature IL to assemble are:
First = To provide for paying.
either by the issuance Of bonds. spe-
cial tax levy or otherwise. the ex-
penses which have been or shall be
incurred in restoring and preserving
peace and good order and in suppress
ing insurrection with the aid of the
National Guard Of Colorado during the
coal miners strike Of 1913-1914. and
to pay all expenses OF the state incl
dent thereto.
"Second-To enact . law submitting
to the people Of the state an amend
ment to the constitution to empower
the Legislature to enact laws for arbi-
tration In all labor disputes and to
provide for the enforcement OF the de-
cisions Of the arbitration board.
"Third-To enact q law establishing
a state constabulary or state peace Of
ficers and defining their powers and
duties.
"Fourth-To enact law or laws au-
thorizing the governor and other off,
GERS in time Of internal disorder to
close saloons and otherwise to regu-
late or prohibit the sale. gift, pur-
chase and use Of intoxicating liquors
in any specified district. where. in his
judgment, 1t is necessary for the pub
lie good 10 to do.
"Fifth-To enact q law or laws au-
thorixing the governor In times OF
internal disorder. to regulate or FRO
hibit the sale. gift and purchase OF
firearms and ammunition and the
carrying thereof except BY authorized
persons.
"Sixth-To appropriate the sums
necessary to defray the expenses Of
the extra session hereby called.
Whereas. In the judgment Of the
governor OF the state Of Colorado. the
presentks one OF the extraordinary oc-
casions required In the constitution Of
the state for the calling Of special ses-
sions OF the General Assembly.
Now. therefore. l. Elias n. Am
mons, governor OF the state Of Colo
RADIO, do by this proclamation convene
the Nineteenth General Assembly Of
said state and hereby summon the
members thereof to meet in special
session at the capitol in the city OF
Denver and the state OF Colorado. on
Monday. the 4th day Of May, 1914, at
| 12 o'clock noon"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
g a 8 o. RIA

Mr.. and Mrs. William W. Rouss en-
tertained informally with dansant on
Tuesday evening at their beautiful
home. Shannon Hill, in honor of Mr..
Rouss' neices, Miss Margaret and Hell
en- Rouss, of New York, daughters of
Mr.. Peter Winchester Rouss and grand
daughters of the late Charles Broad
way Rouss. MIR. and Mrs. Rouss'
guests were, Misses Agnes Wysong
Yvonne Murphy, Barbara Campbell,
Mary Morris and Rosebud Mason
Frances Moore, Elizabeth Beckwith,
Virginia Shut, Messrs. Charles N.
Campbell, Kearsley Wysong, Jay Wy
song, Francis Daniel, John Porterfield
Marshall Mcdonald. Logan Shut an(
Thomas Barton, of Winchester. Dane
ing was kept up until IL O'Clock wher
delicious refreshments were served
The Misses Rouss, who have made
many friends in Jefferson. returned t.
New York on Wednesday.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28
Chautauqua Committees.

AT a meeting of the officers of the
Chautauqua committee, held on the
21st of July. 1914. The following COM
mittees were appointed
Advisory Committee. Col. R. P.
Chew, H. C. Page and Rev. ]. 5. AL.
friend
Ticket Selling Committee j. B.
Brazier, Dr.. James NJ. Ransom, F. l..
Jordon, Thomas C. Bowling and F. A.
Brown.
Program Committee. Bishop w. L.
Gravatt, Rev. j S. Alfriend, Rev. F.
A. Tyler, Rev, S. w. Cole. Rev. H. M.
Moffett, Judge Frank Beckwith and
R. C. Rissler.
Grounds Committee. Col. R. P.
Chew, E. E. Cooke and j. B. Brazier.
Automobile Committee. It. C. Bowl
ing A. s. Allen, 7. 7. Perry, E. E.
Cooke, H. j. Miller and Gustav Brown.
Reception Committee. F. L. Bush
ong. F. W. Brown, VIM. Campbell. w.
0. Norris, w. F. Alexander. Geo. B.
Goetz, c. A. Johnson, W. A. Higgs,
T R. Moore. S. Washington. VIM. E.
Reed, H. C. Page, F, B. Hooff, G. l..
Crane, f. B. Robinson, G. T. Shugart,
G. E. Hughes. R. P. Chew, Frank
Beckwith and S. H. Lands.
Decoration Committee. Miss Lettie
Amber, Miss Julia Merchant, Miss
Katie Aisquith, Miss Edith Mcclure,
Miss Mamie Young, Miss Bessie Coils
ton, Miss Bette Weirick, Mrs. VIM.
Campbell and Mrs. E. E. Cooke.
Publicity Committee. VIM. Camp
bell, R. G.. Rissler and Clayton l..
Haines.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28

Mrs. F. l.. Jordan entertained de-
lightfully at cards on Friday, July 18th
at Springland. in honor of her sis
ter, Miss Elizabeth Jordan. of Powha-
tan county, Va. Her guests were
Misses Florence, Elsie and Yvonne
Murphy, Virginia Shut, Eleanor Os-
burn, Lucy Woolley. Frances Moore,
Margaret Getzendanner, Hilda Kahn,
Elizabeth Green, Elizabeth Leavell,
Mary Morrow, Agnes Wysong. Judith
end Parthenia Thomas, Laura.Campbell,
Elizabeth Harrison, Mildred Daniel,
Rebecca Trapnell, Barbara Campbell,
Eleanor Eyster, Mary Lucas. Cary
Gravatt, Mary Porterleld, Eliza Perry,
and Helen Hobbs, of Norfolk.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28

The annual Presbyterian Reunion at
Pen Mar will be held on Thursday, July
30th, Special train will pass Charles
Town at TAT a. M, and returning leave
Pen Mar at 5:25 p. m. Fare $l.25
round trip.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. All. Withers,
at their home near Summit Point, a
daughter.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28

The Silver Tea held at Woodside, the
pretty home of deputy sheriff Macough-
try, on Friday evening, was largely at
tended and greatly enjoyed by all pres
ent. The refreshments, which were
delicious and elaborate, were served by
Mrs. Macoughtry, assisted by Mrs
Geo. D. Shirley, Mrs. Richard Madi-
son and Miss Margie Grantham. The
liberal sum of $23 was collected, which
will be used for church expenses. This
was the last of series of teas being
held during the spring and summer fol
this season.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28
DR.. W. Brown, D.v.S.
SPECIALIST.

Dental and Operative Surgery, ] treat
mules and horses, no other animals.
guarantee TO cure ali lemeness, nstuIa,
o0leyil, warts and tnmors OF All xmas.
Horses and mules bought. sold and ex-
changed. Phone I39-w, Charles Town, ". Va
July II. 1914.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28
PETER BROOKS
Money to Loan.

On Redemption of Shares il The Charles
Town 4 Ransom Building and Loau A-s0cia-
ton, Tuesday, ?. N A. ne ciilee 81 tue
sec'y and Tfeas'r,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28
Chautauuua Tickets.

Those who have subscribed for
tickets will please call at once
on Mr.. S. Lee Phillips, of the
Chautauqua Committee at the
Farmers and Merchants Deposit
Co., to secure them. The tickets
are selling fast and those delay
ing the purchasing Of them run a
risk of not getting season tickets
as there remains only limited
numbet.
F. L. BUsHoNG. Chairman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28
First Excursion to Pen Mar
Presbyterian Reunion, Thursday,
July Goth. 1914.

Reduced round trip Fares via Norfolk
& Western Railway. From the in
creased attendance on this occasion il
has become necessary to operate two
special trains; leaving White Post al
700 a. M, and Elkton 600 a. m. Re
turning, leave Pen Mar at 5:25 p. m.
Please see flyers or call on N. & w.
Railway Agent for information as te
fares and intermediate stops.
w. c. SAUNDERS,
General Passenger Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28

Mr.. Thomas ]. Farmer, the greatest
evangelist in America will deliver an
address on Sunday, July 26th. at 3 p.
M, in the New Opera. House. For IS
years he lead a remarkable career and
speaks from experience about the
things we all ought to know. His sub
iect will be from prison to Pulpit"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28

The first dance of the season and one
of the most brilliant and Ell joyable af-
fairs ever held here, was given by the
young people of Charles Town at Pow
hatan College Friday evening. July II,
The building never looked more attrac.
tive and the spacious porches were filled
with guests. Delightful music was
furnished by Henson's orchestra of six
pieces, and at II o'clock supper was
served. An unusually large number of
out-of-town guests Were present.
among whom were Mr.. and Yrs Her
bert Alexander. Mr.. and Mrs. j.. NJ.
Rothwell, Messrs. Alex Parks, Gar
land Moore and Whiting Faulkner, of
Martinsburg; Mr.. and Mrs. Roland
Ringgold. Mrs. Robert Gibson, Mrs.
Piquette Mitchell, Messrs. Henry Shep.
herd. William Muzzy. Walter and
Henry Pierce, of Shepherdstown; Mr..
and Mrs, Melvin Green, Miss Poor,
Messrs. Thomas Barton. Eugen
Childs, Joe Long. Lee Coble, Jack
Johnston, of Winchester; Lieut.. Jos.
Byron, Messrs. Lane. Gus Mason.
Lewis Byron, John Bishop and Geo.
Grove. Hagerstown; Mr.. and Mrs.
Lambert Mason. Miss Corinne Mason,
Misses Helen and Margaret Rouss,
New York; Miss Lucy Nichol and Wal
ter Alexander, Baltimore; Miss Helen
Hobbs, Norfolk, Va; VIM. Paxton,
Woodstock; Randolph Stalnaker, Wheel
ing, W. Va; Lieut.. Wyeth, U. 5. A.,
Washington.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28
Must Bring OEn Liquor latO State.

State Tax Commissioner red O. Blus
of Philippi, who has the en- Arcemeut oi
the West Virginia Prohih ION law
charge makes it plain il letter tc
States Attorney Arthur v Arnold, o;
Mineral county. that inter-S ate carriers
are subject to arrest and liz Ior subjec.
to seizure. The matter is 5 .Iously agi.
tating dealers of Cumberland. Western
port and other towns on the border.
Mr.. Blue says:
"A teamster in Keyser or any other
town in West Virginia that crosses the
line into another state and rings liquor
into this srate for 6o.tvrrv 10 a person
who had personally made The purchss-
and paid the purchase price at the tins
the order was given is subject to arrest
and prosecution. When @ man orders
liquors from an outside ] quor dealer for
the personal use of the one who orders
It, the only way that liquor can be
brought into the st Is either Tor the
fellow himself 10 bring it with HIM. o,
let it come through tie common carers
and proper record kept OF he same.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28
THERE AS MUCH

DIFFERENCE
between the 6ne laundry work done al
The Charles Town Steam Laundry
and washing done OF home, as there is
between baby's ironing and mothers
The dainty finishing touches given al
this laundry are the work of experts,
and are rarely seen in clothes washed al
home. We sew on buttons and dc
reasonable mending free of charge.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1914-07-28
ID. w. RAMEY
Sadler Block.
For Sale or Rent.

Dwelling house. property corner of Nam
nd Church streets. from APRIL. 914
Suitable for flats s. w. WASHINGTON,
Jan 20-tf
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-12
CLAIMS RAYMOND
DID NOT RESPOND
Essex Trades Council Says Let
ters to Mayor-elect Were
Not Answered.

That two letters to Mayor-elect
Raymond from the Essex Trades
Council have not been answered was
reported at the meeting of the council
| last night in Zimmerman's Hall, in
South Orange avenue. The communi-
cations to the mayor-elect requested
that he recognize union labor in some
of his appointments.
Secretary Henry F. Hilfers an
nounced that so far the mayor elect
has answered neither communication.
The council decided that, should Mr..
Raymond appoint any man to office
who is considered antagonistic to or
ganized labor it Will request the
Common Council not to confirm the
appointment.
At a meeting Of the trades council
three weeks ago a committee of five
was appointed to wait on the mayor
elect and ask that he appoint repre-
sentatives of organized labor to some
Of the boards. 1t was decided last
night to instruct this committee to ep-
pear before the Common Council on
January 1 to protest any appoint
ment unsatisfactory to labor in
terests.
An illustrated lecture was given by
Antonio Petrone, representing the
New York Telephone Company. He
spoke on "The Use of the Telephone"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-12
TO
RECEIVE ''SANTY''
Secretary Mason to Outline
Program for Entertainment
of Children.

Plans are being made by the Play
ground Commission to have Santa
Claus visit the eight Fairgrounds in
this city. At the meeting of the COM
missioners last night Secretary j.
Leonard Mason was instructed to
carry out a program that would bring
cheer to those attending the play
grounds. Just what the celebration
will consist of will be outlined within
the next several days by Mr.. Mason.
According to the present plans the
celebrations at the various grounds
will be held day at a time so that
the playground officials can be on
hand. Besides having a Christmas
tree at every ground IL is the inten-
ton of the commissioners to have
each child presented with q memento
Of the season of the year.
So that the public can help entertain
the "kiddies' at these celebrations
donations will be accepted. Games
and toys are most acceptable. Mr..
Mason will have representative call
for articles If a postal card is sent
to him. To arouse enthusiasm Mr
Mason will have a series of games, for
which prizes will be given.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-12
ERIE ROAD SUED
FOR GIRL s DEATH
Carlstadt Woman Asks $50, 900
Damages for Killing of
Stenographer.

Suit for $50 600 damage against the
Erie Railroad Company for the death
Of Miss Lucy NJ. Schmitt, OF Carl
stadt, was started yesterday after
noon in the Newark branch Of the
United States District Court. Miss
Schmitt was killed by an express
train after leaving a train at Ruther-
ford on September L. 1912 Her
mother, Mrs Blandina schmitt, as
administrators, Is the complaint in
the suit.
Miss Schmitt was sixteen years
old and employed in New York as
a stenographer. She had been COM
muting a week when the accident
happened. After leaving q train at
the Rutherford station, 1t Is claimed,
she attempted to cross the tracks,
and was killed by an express train
travelling at forty miles an hour.
According to Mrs, Schnitt, her
daughter was compelled to cross the
tracks after leaving tho station. 1t
was said that the train on which
Miss Schmitt was a passenger was
still standing at the Rutherford sta
tion when the other express came
along and ran down the girl. Mrs.
Schmitt Is represented by Alexander
Simpson, of Jersey City.
George S. Hobart, Of Jersey City,
counsel for the railroad stated the
accident was due to Miss Sehmitt's
carelessness. 1t was also denied that
the girl was obliged to cross the
tracks
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1914-12-12
Jewish Eight-Day
Festival Begins

The Jewish people, both orthodox
and reformed, begin the celebration
tonight Of the festival Of Hanukkah-
The observance will last eight days,
and is chiefly a home festival 1t re
calls the rededication Of the temple III
Jerusalem after Judas Maccabeus led
revolt against Syria and gained
possession of Judea, cast out the
heathen gods. cleansed the temple
and rededicated it TO the service of
the one God The Hebrew word
"Hanukkah" means dedication.
There will be no synagogue service
tomorrw, but in the homes tonight a
candle will be lighted and each night
Of the festival an additional candle
will be lighted, making eight In all
1t is a festival of joy. in which young
Judea is interested. There will be in
schools tomorrow afternoon services
Of song and other exercises. Games
and music have considerable part III
home Observances.
King Antiochus Epiphanes Of Syria
tried to force all the nations over
which he ruled TO abandon their re-
iigions and language and accep,
Greek ideas. Troops were sent &c
Jerusalem, who set up a Greek god
in the holy temple and offered up
swine on the altar.
Brutality and cajolery were tried
in turn Yainly to bring the Jews to
the ways of the Greeks, until Malta
thias an aged priest, in the presence
Of his five sons, struck down with a
sword a Jewish apostate who came
forward to worship the Greek idol
Then began a revolt, led by Malta
thias and his five sons, one Of whom
Judas Maccabeus. became the leader
vt an army which forced King An
tiochus to recognize Judea as free
and sovereign state.