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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-04-29
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-04-29
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1916-04-29
VIRGINIA FARMER
Restored To Health By Vinol

Atlee, Va. i was weak, rundown,
no appetite, my blood was poor, | could
not sleep nights and was rapidly los
inp flesh, but am farmer and had to
work. Medicines had failed to help me
until took Vinol. After taking three
bctt my appetite is fine, sleep well,
INV blood is good and am well again.
ORLANDO w. BoRKEY.
Vinol, our delicious cod liver and iron
tonic without oil, is guaranteed to over
come weak, rundown conditions, chrome
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
PERSHINC NEARING POINT
WHERE He WILL DIVIDE HIS
FORCES IN SYSTEMATIC HUNT
Estimate of Distances Travelled by Main Body of Troops and by
Col Dodd's Column Leads to Belief That They Must Be in
Touch-Wreess Reports to Evidence That
Garrson's Are Cooperating with Americans

less set was used and couriers to the
border brought more detailed informa-
ton. The direct wire from the border
carried the messages to Gen. Funstons
headquarters. 1t was said today that
Gen. Pershing probably would supple.
ment his field lines Of communication
with telephone wire which would be
extended as he proceeded.
Carranza Cooperation
Failure Of any body Of Mexicans 20
oppose the Americans and reports that
Gen. Gales was using his men to for
tify the passes which lead from tho
state Of Chihuahua into the state Of
Sonora served to dispel somewhat tbs
feeling common in many quarters that
not all the Carranza garrisons would
cooperate in the chase Of Villa. II
was pointed out. however. that the
country through which the troops are
now moving is so desolate and uninhab-
tied that an attack would cause no
surprise. For no reason ascertainable
there prevails belief that an encoun-
ter with Villa is not probable for some
days. His whereabouts are unknown
but it is believed by most persons to
be in the mountains north from Casas
Grandes district towards which thu
Americans are moving and against
which the Carranza columns are said
to be directed from other directions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
COMMISSION
TO THE AID OF
THE CARRIERS
Serves Notice on All u. S. Rail-
roads to File Promptly Copies
of Regulations on Distribution
of Cars and Embargo Notices

Washington. March 17.-Notice was
served today by the Interstate Com
rnerce Commission on all of the rail-
roads Of the United States to file as
promptly as possible copies of all rules
and regulations governing the distri-
button Of cars and copies of all en-
barge notices in force on this date.
This and a part Of the commissions
plan to aid the carriers in relieving
freight congestion at Eastern term
mails and the shortage of cars in the
West
The step was decided on after con-
sideration Of evidence taken at the re-
cent hearing on freight congestion.
representatives of principal railroads
IN leading shippers testified but the
commission has not been officially In
formed of the remedies already applied.
The law gives the commission no au-
thorlty over the issuance Of embargoes
unless unjust discrimination can be
shown against individual shippers, and
so far there has been no charge oil
such discrimination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
Burn a Bridge

Ell Paso, Texas, March lone of
the American columns in Mexico was
definitely located tonight tonight on
the outskirts of the Casas Grandes re-
gion. between the towns of Jaros and
Ascencion, in a statement issued by
Gen. Gavira. Carranza commander at
Juarez. simultaneously came the first
indication Of activity on the part OF
the Villa forces and of their intention
to resist the American expeditions, in
news received that Villas followers
had burned a bridge on the northeast
ern Railroad of Mexico between Sum
nit and San Pedro. Chihuahua
Continued on Page 5-CoIumn y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
EXPLOSION OF
AMMUNITIONS
KILLS MEXICANS

Laredo, Tex. March 17.-Fourteen
Carranza soldiers and 10 civilians were
killed in an explosion Of carload OF
grenades and artillery ammunition in
the yards Of the National Railroad
Lines at Monterey. Mex, last Tuesday.
according to passengers reaching here
today from Monterey. The news was
suppressed by the Carranza authorf-
ties because Of the tension existing
between the United States and Mex
leo.
All the dead and injured were Amer
leans. Immediately after the explosion
a mountainous cloud of smoke spread
over the city and the cry, The Amer
leans have arrived" rang throughout
the poorer section.
The cause Of the disaster will remain
unknown as everybody in the immedi-
ate vicinity was killed.
The Carranza authorities suppressed
publication Of the news as it was
feared the peon class would rise
against Americans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
TO PROHIBIT
IMPORTATION
OF LUxUR|ES
into britain
Drastic Order-in-Coun-
Gil Soon to Be Issued
by British Govt
Forecasted in Interview by Pres.
ident of Board of Trade, Who
Says Action Is Necessary Be-
cause of Shortage in Tonnage

London, March IA far-reachng
order-in council. which will totally
prohibit importation into the United
Kingdom of many articles which come
under the general heading of luxuries
will be issued soon by the British gov
crnment.
Among the things to be placed under
the ban Will be automobiles for pri-
vate purposes, musical instruments,
hardware, yarns, chinaware, fancy
goods and soaps. The order will apply
equally to all countries. including the
British dominions and colonies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
FALL DEGREES
LaF0LLETTE
RESOLUTION
Holly Resents Senate
Appreciation for Will
sons Course in Send
ing Punitive Expedi-
ton into Mexico

Washington, March Ex-senator La
Toilette, Republican, today. introduced
and the Senate adopted without oppo-
sition, a resolution, approving Presl-
dent Wilson's course in sending pun
tive expedition to Mexico and assur-
ing the Mexican people further that
the object of the expedition was mere
ly punitive.
The Resolution
The text of the resolution follows;
Resolved, by the Senate Uhe House
of Representatives concurring) that
the use Of armed forces of the United
States for the sole purpose of appre-
hending and Furnishing the lawless
hand of armed men who entered the
United States from Mexico, on the
ninth day of March, 1916, committed
outraees on American soil and fled into
Mexico, is hereby approved and that
the Congress also extends Its aSSur-
ance to the de facto government OF
Mexico and to the Mexican people that
the pursuit of said lawless bands OF
armed men across the international
boundary line into Mexico is for the
single purpose of arrestinS and pun
ishing the fugitive band of outlaws;
that the Congress in approving the use
OF the armed forces Of the United
States for the purposes announced,
Joins with the President in declaring
that such military expedition shall not
be permitted to encroach in any degree
upon the sovereign of Mexico or to
interfere in any manner with the do
nestle affairs Of the Mexican people"
Word of the Senate's action was i'm
medlateIy sent to the White House and
President Wilson directed that his APP
probation be conveyed to Senator La
Toilette.
Falls Criticism
Senator Fall Of New Mexico. consist
ent critic Of the governments Mext-
can policy, who was absent when the
LaFollette resolution passed, attacked
the measure late today.
IT apologize to the American people
for not being here to oppose the reso-
luton" he said. II want to register
my complete disapproval of the SEN
timent expressed in it and announce
that I would have opposed it had I
been on tho floor.
II have no quarrel with the Presi-
dent IN the position he has taken, al
though I do not agree altogether on
the methods he has adopted and l dis
agree with him altogether in his deal
ings with a man who has dealt with
him in utter defiance Of the constitu-
tional provisions Of his own country"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18

San Antonio. Texas, March 17.-Cal
culation at army headquarters today
indicated that Gen. Pershing soon
would be in a position to re-diyide his
forces and, from near the heart Of the
region where Villa has been operating.
begin a systematic search for the Mexi-
can bandit. Ofhcial reports to Gen.
Funston gave assurances that there
had been no clash between Americans
and Mexicans.
It was estimated that Col. Dodd, who
crossed the international boundary at
O'Clock Thursday morning. IS miles
from Hachita. n. NJ. tonight was close
by, If not actually in touch with the
heavier and slower column led in We'd
nesday by Gen. Pershing. It was in
Col Dodd should effect juncture with
the first column. after which Col. Dodd's
cavalry would be sent on reconnais-
sance, utilizing also the services Of
American cowboys who have Joined the
column together with other scouts.
Somewhere in Mexico
The actual news coming from the
forces somewhere in northern Mexico"
was unexciting and not illuminative as
to Villas exact whereabouts, but not
even this news was made public by
Gen. Funston. He is consistently ad-
herring to his policy Of not permitting
the details Of the expedition to become
common knowledge.
General Pershing continued to head
his lines OF Communication today. re-
porting at intervals as to his position
and the state Of his troops. His wire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18

The failure Of any orga nized oppo-
sition to the purposes Of the army bill
to show itself on the House floor. led !
Rep. Hay, chairman of the House com
mittee, to abandon the night session
provided for under the special rule
which gives the bill right of way. Tho
accumulation Of amendments to be Of ,
fered influenced his decision. They
cannot be taken up until the 1O-hours
general debate Is ended. After that the
five-minute speech rule will apply so
it was regarded as useless to hold
night sessions in an effort to get
through tomorrow night.
Amendments Today
The general debate will conclude
early tomorrow and the struggle with
amendments will begin. Several mem
bers Of the committee. all Of whom
signed the report on the bill. will pro-
pose changes in specific sections. They
are not bound by any committee agree
ment.
As member after member added his
approval to the plan for increasing the
army during the day, interest In the
debate tagged. Party lines were ut
terly forgotten in the discussion. Rep
resentative Hay faced the House for
an hour delivering no set speech. but
ready to answer questions from any
quarter. Representative Kahn. ranking
minority member Of the committee
frequently interviewed to aid the chair
man in presenting the committees
views. The two divided the debate time
between them. since there was no one
to lead an opposition.
Attacked by Gardner
The bill was attacked sharply by
CONTINUED on Page 5-coiumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
BAKER ARRA[GNS
HOUSE ARMY BILL
Cong. Gardner Reads Letter from Secretary Of
War During Discussion Friday-Remarkable
Unanimity for Defense Manifest in Both the
Branches the Only Dissenting
Voice-Expect Water power Bill to Be Dis
placed in Senate

Washington, March 17.-National de-
Tense legislation overshadowed every
other legislative issue today in both
houses Of Congress. The fact standing
out most sharply from a whole day of
debate and discussion was that only
one voice had been raised against mill
tary preparedness as Z national policy,
that Of Meyer London Of New York
the only Socialist member of Congress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
GUZMAN REPORT

Guzman. Mex, March IT,
(Ncar the Line of March of Am
erican Troops.) A m eri c a n
troops already have passed south
Of this point and some rs miles
east on a line with Ascension
and Janos. The American COL
umn is not moving on the route
via Guzman, which is about 80
miles due south of Columbus, N.
M, but evidently is relying on
the garrison at Guzman to con-
troll points eastward of here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
Patrick Harrington
Indicted for Murder
Of Thomas J. PreeCf

South Paris Me- March fitzpatrick j. HARRINGTON former
Of Needham Mass indicted by the grand jury late to-
on the charge of murder for the death Thomas A.
pece who killed and robbed at West Sumner on Nov
1914 He will be tried late next week.
Harrington whose capture not effected until last No
smber statement to oc according their testimony
the claimed Pr shot by accidental
discharge rifle in the cari age which they had ridden
from Milo Maine but admitted that he left the body in the
bushes beside the road after tax ing clothing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
Favor Committee Bill

The House completed more than half
of its set schedule Of 10 hours gen.
eral debate on the army increase bill.
More than two score members ex-
pressed their views. The great major
ity favored the committee bill, which
is the most sweeping military measure
ever considered in the country in peace
times. Many amendments to be offered
were announced. however. and the
prospect Of the passing the bill by to-
morrow night virtually vanished. 1t
may be late next week before the final
ovte is taken.
In the Senate, Chairman Chamber
lain announced that he would seek to
have the military committees perfect
ed army bill taken up next Monday.
The water power bill must be dis
placed to permit this. President Will
sons appeal for haste on preparedness
measures, it was thought tonight,
would lead the power bill advocates
to yield their place without a struggle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
FOREMOST QUESTION NOW CONCERNS Intention OF VILLA,
and WHETHER He AND HIS COMMAND WILL FIGHT OR run
TROOPS BEING
RUSHED ACROSS
BORDER BOTH BY
NIGHT AND DAY

Ell Paso, Texas, March H.
American troops will reach Casas
Grandes at midnight tonight,
Gen. Gabriel Gavira announced
at Juarez late today. Casas
Grandes is a little more than go
miles from the point where Col.
George A. D0dd's column enter
ed Mexico. so the American
troops have been moving more
than 30 miles a day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
WATCHING THE
MOVES MEXICAN
BAND AT BORDER

Del Rio, Tex, March lone hun
dred and fifty Mexicans. who organized
across the border from Pinto. 20 miles
east Of here. yesterday, have moved
inland, according to word reaching here
today.
American guards have been redoubled
along that section Of the border.
detachment Of United States troops was
sent to the Scsne.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
DR.. HOLLWEG MAY
RETIRE-REPORT

London March 17-Dr. Won Beth
mann Hollweg. the Imperial chancel-
or, may follow Admiral Won Tirpitz
INTO retirement, according to dis
pa'cn from Geneva to the Daily Ex-
press quoting Berlin reports, which
-so state that Prince Won Buelow.
.'e former chancellor will soon leave
Lucerne for Berlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
THE DESTROYER
TUCKER TRIALS
AT ROCKLAND

Rockland. Me March 1.-THE torpedo
Goat destroyer Tucker arrived from Qui,-
eF Mass. today for her builders accept
shce trials, which will begin tomorrow.
She is under the command Of Capt. JOS
eph Kemp Of the Fore River Shipbuilding
Corporation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
Verdun Fighting Weak
Artillery Holds Stage in Reports from Front
with Quiet about lie Mort Homme-Duels of
Big Guns to Northeast-German Infantry At
tack Repulsed

Again the intensity of the fighting around Verdun has
dwnded perceptby Only the artillery of the opposing
sides active Nm infantry attacks counter attacks be-
ing engaged in Around LIE Mort Homme where furious bat
recently been fought comparative quiet reigns Even
the bonardmens only intermittent There also has
southeast of Verdun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
Prophesy by Runciman

This forecast of the coming order-in-
council was given to The Associated
Press today in an interview by Walter
Runciman. president of the board
of trade Mr.. Runciman admitted that
articles in addition to those named
would be placed on the list of prohibit
ed imports. but in advance of the is
suance of the order he declined to say
what they are. He agreed that the de-
cree would have considerable effect
on exports from the United States,
but pointed out that it applied to all
countries alike and declared it was
absolutely necessary to limit the ship
ment Of bulky luxuries in order to pro-
vide room on ships for necessaries.
Reason Divulged
But please remember. said Mr.
Runciman, that the issuance of this
order is forced on the country, not as
a matter Of policy, but entirely be-
cause Of a shortage in tonnage. We
want exports from the United States.
we want your wheat. cotton and meat,
Continued on Pass 5-coIumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18

=, rorrest Springer. George Davis and
harles Davis. jr all Of Trenton. were
sfaisned in the Ellsworth municipal
.ou1 March II. charged with viola
.0N OF the special law which prohib-
!, - me taking of clans in the town Of
- "oine by non-residents. They
pleahed guilty. and were fined $40 and
NOsts each, sentence being suspended.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
Artillery Activity

Artillery Activity
Northeast of the fortress. however.
around Douaumont and Damloup the
Germans are hurting shells gainst the
French positions. hut the French are
vigorously countering. North Of Yer
dun, near the right bank Of the Mouse
important German ammunition depots
have been blown up by the French
guns at Champaneuville.
Infantry Attack
Only one infantry action has taken
place along the entire line from Bel
GUM to the Vosges. This was north Of
the Aisne. where German attack
against small French post southeas st
of the Bots Des Buttes was repulsed.
Constantinople reports that the Brit
ish In Mesopotamia are on the general
retreat from the Felahtn region. with
the Turks vigorously in pursuit
The hard fighting between the Ital-
ians and Austrians continues at vari-
GUS points. especially in the Isonzo re-
gion. but no important changes in po-
sitions have resulted Little fighting
of importance is taking place on the
Russian front.
Petrograd reports the capture by the
Russians Of the town Of Mamakhuatan
from the Turks. The town is some 50
miles west Of Erzerum, on the Euphra-
ties river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18

>, ralph D. Crockett. who for a long
"ie was In the employ of the Maine
a.io New Hampshire Granite Corpor-
a''oh at Jay and we'll known in Maine,
as recently elected by that company
- superintendent and general manager
'heir plant situated at Redstone.
-Aew Hampshire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
Boston Forecast

Boston. March 11.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Saturday and
Sunday: warmer Sunday: fresh west
erly winds, becoming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18
THE WEATHER
FAIR TODAY

Forecast for New England: Fair
Saturday with Sunday cloudy and
warmer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-18

Antonio Texas 17-Cal-ess courers
Arizona republican., 1916-02-10
LOCAL GIRL WRITES
 PR0 NEGRO DRAMA
Eva Robbins Foregoes Writing Poetry and New Play is Endorsed by
 Business Men

ENa Robbins, a clever Phoenix girl is the author of four act play "The Sinister Drop" Whether or not the tragedy whose message is to overcome prejudice against the negro race will be presented locally has not been de- termined. It is Miss Robbins wish that her first play be given in the city where she has made her home since she was a small child.
 ''I want Phoenix to judge my work she said yesterday. T would rather have it win favor here than any place in tie world.
 The young playwright who is scarce ly cut of her teens, has had her play endorsed by twenty six prominent men an1 women who believe she has treat ed her vital theme in d brilliant, artis- tic and dramatic manner. It is a play with big mission and it is treated in q big way according to those who have read The Sinister Drop"
 Although this is Miss Robbins first en.ure in play writing her name is quite familiar to readers of the local press who have enjoyed her bits of poetry. Lately she has somewhat ne glected this field and devoted herself to scenarios If l am successful in writing photoplays it will be because of Romaine Fielding. He has been so helpful to me. MT. Fielding is always generous in giving practical advice and in my construction work I know I could not have succeeded without his encouragement and help"
Arizona republican., 1916-02-10
Arizona Republicans Editorial Page

On such showing made under oath and by proper and convincing proof. the defendant should not only be discharged but should be furnished certificate by the before which his case had been brought, authorizing him. to "cuss out" when ever he should feel like it. the government off cals of whom he had made the complaint. that brought him to trial. The certificate should also grant him immunity from prosecution the use of profane language when moved thereto by his refec- tons upon the short comings the (to him) offend ing government and it's officials.
 This certificate should of force and effect until January of the year following election at which officials should again be chosen Also any citizen without proceedings having been instituted against him and being desirous of finding fault with the existing political order Cor rather to him. disorder1 he should be permitted go before any court of justice and upon his making a proper showing that inc has qualified outlined above as a critic complaner or fault finder certificate of authority should issue to him forthwith.
 But if it should be shown that the defendant in any had neglected his duties either at the pri mares or the general election, that he had taken only perfunctory interest the selection of candi- dates and officials. he should be adjudged to he guilty of having indulged in unwarranted criticism, of public servants and the penalties for misdemean- should attach.