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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-11-02

State Treasurer
Mark One.
James NJ. Cramer, Democratic
Harmon N. Kepharl, Republi- n
can
Harmon NJ. Kephart, Rull n
Moose
Harmon NJ. Kephart, Keystone
Harmon NJ. Kephart, Personal n
Liberty
Charles Sehl. Socialist
K. ], Fithian, Prohibition
George G. Anton, Industrialist
James A. Robinson, Single Tax
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-24

ing the efforts to overthrow Carranza
The group of Villistas-not daring.
yet, to cross the lne--persistently con-
tinue underground contact with their
co cooperating forces In the southern
republic. Their tenacity is remark
able. Their quiet eagerness to again
secure control of Mexico is pathetic.
incidentally some of the most decent
Mexicans whom / have met on the
border are exiles from their native
land-not daring to cross that flimsy
line that splits the middle of Inter-
national avenue. One step on the
other side means certain and pronto
death to them. Naturally they stay on
the American side and look Wistfully
over.
The other day a group of American
soldiers was near the line watching
the crowds in the Plaza
Mexican was standing by them
looking with equal longing at the
promenading mass of humanity circling
the band stand in the brilliantly illum-
mated park:
why don't you go over?" one of the
soldier lads asked him, "Gee1 If l
could I'd go! But il cross with this
uniform on 1t means 'six-sixty' for
mel" indicating the fine and imprison-
ment penalties an American soldier
risks for crossing the line.
ut means more than that for me to
co. the Mexican replied. 'Td get
about thirty 30-30s If crossed!'-a
firing squad and an adobe wall.
There is something pitiful about
these exiled Mexicans.
They cling to the line and forever
dream Of the time when once more
they may "go home"
In the United States there is equally
as good opportunity for them. there is
peace and security. There is as pleas
ant environment Yet they cannot
content themselvcs--it is not home
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-24
WITH THE SECOND IDAHO
ON THE BORDER

combinations queer mixture of saw
agery and religion.
But the American soldier is taught
to trust in the science of sanitation, in
the potency of the shovel, of the sewer.
of fire, of lime, of disnfectants, of
water filters, to preserve his health.
Speaking of sewers and water filters:
A lieutenant in the Seventh Califor-
mia told of a Joke. a practical joke,
played by chance on his company.
The Seventh was stationed in the
flat down in the valley that drains the
gulch in which the town of Nogales is
built. When the regiment went into
camp the first thing was dig latrines.'
The cess pool for his company was be-
ing dug. 1t was down several feet
The digging was good, and 1t was de-
cided to make a dandy" while they
were at it. So they kept digging
A slight earth slip from one side OF
the .cavation one day occurred. Where
the dirt slid away was exposed a small
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-24

facto government does not dare force
acceptance Of the fiat money and is
unable to secure either gold or silver
with which business may be done.
The soldiers are not paid and are
barely fed and as the Legalistas, ap-
parently backed from somewhere, H.
nancially. come in contact with them
they desert the crumbling power and
join the army of the new party.
The reports evidence that Carranza's
troops are being gradually whipped
and slowly but surely bought by the
Legalistas.
This is certain: Americans are stay
ing out of interior Mexico. Mexicans
are still coming to the border where
food may be obtained in some way,
there is yet starvation and bloodshed--
revolution, ruin, anarchy within Mex
leo along the west coast.
At Nogales the quiet simply conceals
the activity of the American junta aid
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-24
Le duty, Upp.r Raht

stream of cold, clear water. 1t looked
so good and COO, the lieutenant decided
that they would use lit was fine.
The company Dragged a lot about its
spring" So another cess pool was
dug. A few days later another and
larger earth slide tumbled from the
side of the spring and exposed the
source from which the water came
They had struck the main sewer that
carries away the filth of Nogales, and
from the side of the pipe a tiny stream
of water spurted. The had been
drinking the sewage of Nogales for
nearly a week.
Relieve me-" the lieutenant said, 81
was thankful we had taken our three
full anti-typhoid shots!"
But sanitation Is the secret OF the
health of the American soldier-the
cleanliness of the camp the Second
Idaho is the reason the boys are sc
well and rosy checked.
Now comes the report apparently
from reliable sources, that the "Yaqui'
raids in lower Sonora were in fact
clashes between the Carranzista troops
and Legalistas.
A Frenchman who has just arrived
from Sinaloa claims the Legalistas
have been steadily gaining throughout
western Mexico for the month and
that repeated encounters with the
troops of the defacto government have
resulted in considerable loss of life and
many assertions from the Carranzista
army.
! He declares the whole lower wesi
coast is practically dominated by the
new revolutionary party and that be-
yond Magdalena there is no semblance
of civil government-the recent mu-
nicipal elections being held only ir
border towns.
The persistent decline in the value Of
billimbiques-the Carranza currency
has produced an industrial condition
which is indescribably bad. The de-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-24

gales until stopped by brick wall or
they crashed through the glass of a
window
The marvel was that not an Amer
lean was killed except one-and he by
an accidental shot from an American
gun.
In few moments the firing ceased.
Word was sent down that body of
Mexican cavalrymen was coming on
a dead gallop up the long ridge out
southwest of Nogales. Sonora.
They ran their horses to the crest of
the hill and dlsmotnting began firing
at the American soldiers
Once more the battle started. The
long range American Springfields an
swered the fire. Our boys were pick
ing them off one by one-men were
tumbling from their horses as they
rode up to join their companions al
ready dismounted.
A Mexican horseman made a dash
toward the American lines-he never
reached 1t.
Another tried to come down through
Nogales, he too pitched headlong to
the ground.
AT last Mexican lieutenant, one
arm dangling helpless at his side. his
horse sliding. rolling. falling, plunged
down the hill between the two lines OF
fire and waving his unwounded arm
called to the Americans to stop:
For Gods sake stop firing! We are
not Villistas! We are Carranzistas-
we do not want to fight the Ameri-
cans! We are friends-amigos con
Americanos!"
Then the order passed along the
line:
Cease firing!"
The battle was over-no. not quite
The Carranzista soldiers came down
into Nogales and the wounded Willis
tas, scattered about the town, clut-
tering the streets, whether badly in
jured or merely scratched were given
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-24

of the day.
sThen shooting began all along the
line.
The relief guard was called. The
American soldiers were posted in Skin
mish formation few feet from the line
on International street. Flat down on
the bare street without shelter.
From the cars, from behind corners,
from windows the Villa soldiers fired
at the line of Americans lying in the
street.
When Mexican head appeared a
half dozen American rifles cracked.
The Mexican head would disappear.
Colonel Sage, calmly strolled back
and forth along the line:
Aim low! Pick your mani"
Bullets dropped among the lads
strung out in that thin khaki colored
line along the streets. Bullets struck
the ground all about them-struck the
ground and ricochetted with whin-
| ing snarl back through American No
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-24

safety.
Now without family, in his old age.
homeless, he sits and waits hoping for
the time when he can go back and
perhaps. find the trench in which
they buried his boys and mark their
grave with at least a wooden cross!"
Tears streamed down his cheeks as
he told the simple, common story.
There is another who comes every
night to the international line with a
little group of senoritas who live on
the other side and evidently cross over
to see ''the exiled" hero and worship,
for a while, at the shrine of his
'martyrdom."
He is a Splendid handsome
speciman of young manhood. Tall and
straight and we'll proportioned, with
eyes forever filled with a wonderful
usefulness, with look of patient
agony He has money. His Palm
Beach suits are tailored and immacu-
late in their whiteness.
He too dare not cross the line.
Born in Sacramento, educated in
Sacramento, when the revolution bust
ness was good, with his brethers he
rushed back to his native" Mexico
answered her call and came to a fat
job-to a job of wonderful opportun-
ity. under the Maytorena administra-
ton in Cananea, but 1t was short. AZ
ter bit Maytorena, in the vernacular
got his"
The hero" came to Nogales and
waits and watches and suffers"
Every night he brings the little bevy
of adoring senoritas to the corner and
with barred head, trembling handclasp.
many signs. bids them a whispered,
soulful, ~"Adios"
Poor. poor, hero
"Hell!" Jack Noonan. the custom Of
ficer who knows, exclaims as the
heart breaking farewells are taken.
that guy makes me tired! He pretends
like he Is all broken up cause he can't
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-24

last November.
The villlstas occupied Nogales.
Sonora
The Twelfth infantry. U. S. A. regu-
lars, we're doing guard on the Ameri-
can side of the line.
Carranza troops were threatening
the vilistas.
For a couple of days the Villa troops
were being moved out.
There was lot of tenseness. There
was much mescal in Nogales, Sonora.
The morning of the battle drunken
Yaqui soldier in Villas army had been
creating considerable disturbance on
the Mexican side at international
street and Morley avenue. The other
Mexican soldiers apparently tried to
pacify him. He had repeatedly threat
ened to fire at the American sentries
on. our side of the line.
Finally the Mexicans seemed to
abandon him-presumab bly, decided to
let him have his way.
He went back block from the line
and crossed to the street that runs
along the railroad. He was n block
from the American railroad station
and custom house.
At the corner OF the station was a
squad OF three or four American SOL
diers on guard.
Colonel Sage, commanding officer
of the Twelfth was standing near the
guard watching the movements of the
Mexicans who were entraining at the
Mexican depot just across the line.
The drunken Villa soldier stepped
out into the street. raised his rifle.
took deliberate aim at Colonel. Sage
and fired. The shot missed
"Get that mani"
| The rifles of the guard at the Amer
lean station cracked and the Mexican
ieaped in the air like wounded rab-
bit and pitched over in the gutter mo-
tionless. He remained there the rest
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-24

There is an almost uncomfortable dis
content. There is a hunger for Mexico
that America does not satisfy.
So they stay at the border and
scheme and wait and suffer"
Some of 1t Is real. some Of 1t dra-
matte, some of 1t melodramatic with
the accent on the mellow"
There is one, a fine, educated, clean
old man. He is like the courteous,
hospitable planter of our own south In
his manner.
In restaurant we sat at the same
table. Near us were some American
soldiers.
The sight Of the soldier lads loosened
his tongue.
He told of his own two boys killed
within the year across the line" OF
his exile since the battle of last No
vember when the Carranzistas cap
tured Nogales. Sonora, and those who
had been partisians of Villa or May
torena fled to the United States for
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-24

go over when the crooked cur never
did live in Mexico except long enough
to graft under the Maytorena admin
istration! Him and all his people liv-
ed up at Sacramento till they got q
chance to como down here an get in
on some graft an now when that's
shut off on 'em he sighs. an slobbers
around an pretends he's a prosecuted
patriot! II he wasn't 'exiled' you
couldn't drag him into Mexico with a
log chain--unless there was a chance
to make a little easy money over there
peddlin' bunko billimbiques! He
makes me tlred--he loves Mexico about
as much as love the Fiji islands,"
There are heartaches here that are
real, there are tears that spring from
the deep fount Of real sorrow-and
there is mellow melodrama.
1t is possible you have never heard
the true story of the battle-slaughter
would be better name-at Nogales
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-24

SANITATION is THE WATCHWORD In
THE ARMY CAMPS-VILLISTAS RE-
JOlCE OVER PROGRESS MADE BY THE
NEW REVOLUTION-TR ANXIOUS
TO KNOW WHAT is TO BE DONE WITH
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-24

Continued on Page Tivs)
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-09-24
BY EARL WAYLAND BOWMAN.
Capital News Correspondent with thu
Second IDAHO infantry.

|OGALES. Ariz., Sept. 20.-Yes-
terday it was war game" with
the Twelfth infantry. for the
Second Idaho. Today it is regi-
mental review and inspection
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-26
FIRST PRESBy1EAIANS
GIVEN LIBERAL
DONATION FOR
new CHURCH

Services are being held each night
this week at the First Presbyterian
church in preparation for the commun-
ion service on next Sunday. There
is much interest in the meetings ana
good attendance. A number OF new
members will be taken in at the Sun
day service.
This church is growing in member
ship and along material lines. AS an
indication of the latter it will be a
matter of interest to the members of
congregation and the public gen
orally to know that on yesterday a
member of the church handed Rev.
Stacy 5000 in cash and asked him to
allow it to be neuclus for build
ing fund for new church. The don
or of this handsome gift would not
allow his name to be used but 1t is
appreciated none the less, and the
Telegram predicts that 1t will not be
a great while before the members OF
the First Presbyterian church are
|worshipping in one of the handsOmest
churches in the city and with one OF
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-26

Louise After all had arrived they
were invited to the front lawn where
they played many games. In con-
test Kenneth Carter won first prize,
book, and Wayne Wilson, the
BOBBY, a jumping jack. Mrs. Twce-
dell was assisted during the play
hour by Misses Annie Cargile Maycs,
Gladys Wilson, Louise Rodgers, Nam
ME Lee Turner and Genevieve Nor
row.
Tables were arranged on the side
lawn. A large birthday cake with
seven candles was placed on the
center table. Here the children we're
served with delicious ice cream AMI
cake by Mrs Whitfield. Mrs Grether,
Mrs Mcdonald and Mrs. Louis
Mayes.
Before saying good by they all
gathered in the parlor and viewed
the many pretty gifts received by
the little honoree. Each guest or
departing wished Eva Louise man.
happy returns Of the day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-26
TAMPA SPECIAL TO
Be DISCONTINUED
and 80 TO CHANGE
SCHEDULE MAY Isl

The Atlantic Coast Line announces
that, beginning May LIST, Trains No.
81 and 80. known as the Tampa Spec
ial. will be discontinued, and Train
No. so will reach Lakeland later than
at present, leaving Tampa at l2:1O p.
m and arriving in Jacksonville at
1880. The exact hour of its arrival at
Lakeland will not be known until to-
morrow. When the change is effect
ed. connections at Lake Alfred with
Winter Haven will be discontinued.
1t is a matter of qualification to the
people of Lakeland and those living
along the line between this city and
Sanford, to know that the Sanford
Short will not be discontinued. These
trains, No. q and 49, are great con-
venience to the travelling public and
will be continued as long as the pat.
ronage warrants.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-26

ceptional literary and executive
ability were filled by Lakeland boys
and girls who are a credit to their
school and town. Mr.. Sutton spoke
with enthusiasm and was heard with
interest throughout his address.
Mr.. William NJ Hetherington
gave a short address on What Our
Alumni Are Doing" and brought out
the fact that every profession is rep
resented in the Alumni Association.
He also emphasized the fact that
these men were making good in their
respective professions and some had
already achieved substantial sue
cess.
"reminiscences of l.. Fl. s. and
the Alumni Association" was a de-
lightfully interesting discourse given
| by Miss May Tomlinson, who told n
pleasing manner of the origin Of
the Association and Of the first
graduating class. depicting the incl
dents connected with that organiza-
tion and the succeeding commence
ment exercises to the present day,
and she held the undivided atten-
tion of her hearers to the last.
Prof Chas. NJ. Jones, superin-
tendent Of Lakeland schools, then
made an address on the Importance
of an Alumni Association" and
urged that the members strive tc
make the organization bigger and
better each year. He stated that the
Association was a powerful factor In
the enlightenment and up-lift of
community and the efforts of thu
members in realizing the ideals o
the Association would develop bette,
citizens.
: Mr.. NJ NJ Parrish. of Gaines
J vile, also made an address on tn
ADVANTAGE of having strong Alum
nj Association, and dwelt on the ben
eficial and inspiring work that coul
S be done by a strong organization.
e Mr.. Parrish is field secretary 0
: the Philathea-B araca Union and
d an excellent speaker. who has tn
g knack of presenting his thought
e most forcefully
e A short business session was the
held. and a motion was made an
a carried to set aside one day durin
f commencement week to be Gale
i Alumni Day and to elect a membe
g from the Alumni to take an addres
J. at that time. Election of officers the
l. followed and the staff is as below:
e j. Hardin Peterson, president.
ir John b. Sutton, vice president
. Louie Layton, secretary
l. Lloyd Hooks. treasurer.
@ Thomas Bryant, Alumni speak,
Is for next year.
e. A rising vote of thanks was give
Miss May Tomlinson significant
N the esteem in which she is held
y the Alumni, and vote of than
lie was also rendered Mr.. Peterson, al
in the committees for their work al
es interest in arranging for the ba
u quet.
nj Tho Meeting then adjourned al
r the guests departed, having spent
X most enjoyable evening.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-26
MEMORIAL day
APPROPRIATELY
OBSERVED BY U.D.C.'S
and VETERANS

Memorial Day was appropriately
observed this afternoon by the
Daughters of the Confederacy. Con-
federate Veterans and Sons of Vet
Grams, who assembled at the park at
2:3O and went from there to the
cemeteDy. where appropriate ever
cises were carried out and flowers
placed on the graves OF Confederate
and Union soldiers.
General Cox, who is beloved by
those who fought on both sides. so
broad and tolerant is he in his views,
spoke on the objects of the Con-
federate Organizations. He dwelt on
the fact that there are some people
who do not understand or see the
use in such organizations as the
Daughters of the Confederacy and
Sons of Veterans, declaring that they
only keep alive the fires of hatred
between the North and South. He
explained wherein such people are in
error, and declared that these or
ganizations were for the purpose Of
keeping the records straight and
keeping fresh In the minds of the
younger generation the great cause
for which the heroes Of the South
fought so nobly and to hand down
to them the traditions which every
true Southern man and woman loves
so well.
h DR.. w. T. McClelion read an Ell
lrellent paper on Memorial Day, Civ
ing its origination and dwelling on
1.-THE impressive ceremony which the
Confederate organizations hold each
year. and also on the heroes who gave
up their lives for their country. His
address was listened to with much
interest.
Following this address, Mrs. A. II
Darracott, President of the Daugh
tiers of the Confederacy. read an ap
propriate poem, after which all formed
in line and marched to the graves tt
decorate same. At each grave rank
were broken and Misses Margurit
Adair and Mildred Morse placed flow
ers and flags thereon. those of tn
North and South being decorate
alike.
This pretty ceremony brought IN
; exercises to close The Daughter
wish to thank all those who took pal
: and also those persons who furnishe
automobiles for the transportation
G those who went out.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-26

DR.. J. F. Wilson received wire
last night calling him 10 the bedside
of his brother-in-law, Van Cason' VINO
was reported critically i'll in a hosplta'
at st. Augustine. DR.. Wilson went a.
once and Mrs. Wilson received WIZ"
this morning stating that van was
better and would be taken on 10 MI.
ami, accompanied by DR.. wilson al"
Mr.. Fred Cason. 1t seems that van
was enroute home from the hospit'i
at Atlanta, and sustained relapse
and was taken from the tram at 81
Augustine. For several weeks ne ha'
been suffering from nervous eoiiai'9'
caused by sever attack OF au'o-'''
toxication. He had recently lmp'oNou
greatly. and his many friends eai =
estly hone that he will soon rally from
his present attack and be restoreu u
permanent health.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-26

Mr.. B. E. Brooks, who formerly
resided in Lakeland for year or
two, died at his home in Blakeley,
Ga, of stomach trouble. Mr.. Brooks
is survived by a wife, three daugh-
ters-Mrs. M. c. Brooks, Misses
Nettie and Nora Brooks, and two
sons. Mr.. C. R. Brooks, of Tampa;
the other, little child. The be-
reaved family have the sympathy OF
the community in their sorrow
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-26

pink and white being carried out In
every detail The little hostess was
dressed in a lovely party frock OF
pink with ribbons to match.
The fifty little guests were re-
ceived on the porch by Miss Gene
We've Morrow and shown into the
reception hall where they were
greeted by Mrs. Tweedell and Eva
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-26
TallOW Candles And
Smoking Lamps To
Give Way Tonight
For Electricity

The housewives can pow pack up
their lamps and candles to bequeath
to the succeeding generation as heir
looms as uhoSe sin 'chsrSe at the
Light Plant state that they will
turn on the juice tonight and pedes-
trians who have struggled with the
neighbours gate or fallen over his
own boys bicycle in the semidark-
ness that has been prevalent for the
past two weeks, will now have ade-
quate illumination. The piece fol-
the engine arrived today and the
plant will be in operation tonight
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-26

Misses Loula and Susie May Clover
left last night for st. Marys, Georgia.
where they were called on account OF
the illness of their brother, Mr.. Max
Clover who recently. substained
stroke Of paralysis Attelegram today
states that they found Mr.. Clover
slightly improved, and their many
friends hope for his speedy recovery.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-26
Eva Louise Tweedell

Celebrates Her seventh Birthday
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. + -
Twecdell gave a birthday party IN
honor of her pretty little daughter
Eva Louise.
The home was beautifully decor
o,od in flowers. the color scheme oil