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Shower Party.

Shower Party.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles ESpensOn Of
Cambria entertained a large number
of friends at their home SATURDAY
afternoon, the affair being a shower
party in honor of their niece, Miss
Mabel Jones, who will be June
bride. The home was very pretty
decorated with a profusion of spring
flowers, and ninety-five guests were
present, each of whom presented a
parcel containing handsome and
useful gift to the prospective bride.
A pleasant social afternoon was en-
joyed, closing with the serving of a
delicious supper.
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ISOLATION, saying the amount $4,000
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sources of income of the association.
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Notes end Paving Account
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Will Be Married Tomorrow.

| Frank Wagon, chief clerk at the
Northwestern freight depot, and Miss
Nora Fitzgerald of this city, will be
married tomorrow morning at nine
( O'Clock at st. Johns Catholic church.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
SPIES IN every
AMERICAN town
ALONG BORDER
General Gales, Governor of So
nora, Suggests Internment

Douglas. Ariz.. March 10.-Off1cials
Of the de facto Mexican government at
Aqua Prieta, Sonora, ascertained to-
day that Villa spies invest virtually
every American town along the inter-
national boundary.
General P. Elias Gales, military
governor Of Sonora, has suggested to
the American authorities here through
Ives G. Lelevier. the Mexican consul,
that the alleged spies. who. he says.
are known to him, be arrested and in
termed or sent back into Mexico. In
case Of the latter action Gen. Gales
said he was ready to deal out stern
justice.
All the foreign women at Nacozarl
and Pilares de Nacozari Sonora. ar
rived here late today. They were sent
out bv the management Of the mining
camps at those places. A number or
American women still remained at FL
Tigre, a mining camp in eastern Son
ora.
The local company Of the Arizona
National Guard was being recruited to
full war strength. tonight.
Although Gen. Gales has refused to
comment upon the action Of President
Wilson in ordering a punitive expedi-
ton of United States troops into Mex
leo to capture Francisco Villa ne IN
dicated a desire to cooperate Win
American soldiers in this task.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
SL0CUM and OFFICERS ON
The BORDER ARE ANx|0uSLy
AWAITING The WORD TO START
Plenty of Cavalymen Avaiabe-Beeve BQca Grande
25 Miles Southe of Columbus

Columbus. N. NJ. March 1O-Fran-
| cisco Villa with the Mexican bandit
army. whose raid on Columbus was
Cavalry with severe losses Thursday
morning, was at Boca Grande, 90 miles
southeast. at last reports brought here
| today by scouts. American military
authorities were impatient for orders
to cross the border and assail the BAN
dit leader before he had time to re-
treat farther into the interior of Chi
huahua.
With plenty Of cavalrymen available
tonight. Col. Slocum and his officers
were convinced that an order to cross
the line now would mean a quick dis
position of Villa. When Mai. Frank
Tompkins of the 18th Cavalry with
hardly 200 men took up the pursuit of
the entire Villa force, estimated at $500
men yesterday. the Mexicans fed IS
miles. Six troops of cavalry were ready
and eager tonight to renew the chase.
Meanwhile residents of the town of
Columbus were in state of high ten
sion tonight. A report today that Villa
had re-crossed the border and sur
rounded the town stampeded nearly all
the inhabitants.
Every man in Columbus and even
small boys were alert throughout the
day armed with rifles and revolvers.
Guns captured from the Mexicans
when the American troops drove them
from the town supplied arms for many
of the civilians
Tonight the report that Villa again
was advancing gained currency. Armed
civilians. supplementing the two pa
trolls, put out by the military authori-
ties. fired shots at everything that ap-
peared to move in the desert brush
surrounding the town.
Shouts of Put out the lights rang
through the streets and military camps
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
RESOLUTION BY
SEN. McCUMBER

| Washington. March 1O.--A resolution
introduced Friday by Senator Nc
Cumber declares:
Whereas. this government actuated
by most earnest desire to refrain
from interference in the internal af-
fairs of Mexico, has exhausted every
possible effort to prevent the recur-
renee of atrocities and secure redress
for the wrongs inflicted upon it's citi-
zens. and
Whereas, such efforts have been
worse than fruitless, and the failure
Of this government to exert its active
powers to protect the lives and prop
erty of it's citizens, had emboldened
and encouraged these bandits to the
commission of further atrocities
against our people: and
Whereas. on the ninth day Of
March, 1916. band of these Mexican
marauders, under the command and
by the direction of their leader, Fran
cisco Villa. actually invaded American
territory, and in the dead of night
massacred 23 American men and
women in the city of Columbus, n.
NJ, and
Whereas, there is no government
whatever in Mexico capable of pun
ishing these atrocious acts or to pro-
tect American lives; and
Whereas, these brutalities. culmin-
ating in the invasion Of our own soil
and the massacre Of our people.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by
the Congress Of the United States, that
the President be and he hereby is di-
rected to send into Mexico sufficient
force to hunt down and destroy these
numbering bandits and punish all those
guilty Of these atrocities against our
citizens wherever they may be found
And the President is authorized to use
any force necessary to carry into ef-
feet this purpose or to overcome any
opposition from any source in Mexico
to prevent it's accomplishments"
Senator Askurst, Democrat. Of Ari-
zona, sought immediate consideration
of the McCumber resolution, but it
was blocked on objection by Senator
Stone.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
PRECEDENTs OF
ACTION SENDING
MEN IN PURSUIT

Washington, March 1O.-In ordering
United States troops into Mexico to
hunt down Villas bandit army, Presi-
dent Wilson acted on the principle Of
international law sanctioning punitive
expeditions against factions In a for
eisn state which cannot be or are not
prevented by the constitutional author
tiles of that state from attacking it's
neighborS.
Authorities on international law and
practice pointed out today to many
precedents Witnessing the general ac-
ceptance of this principle. 1t was writ
ten into the treaty Of 1890 between the
United States and Mexico which now
has lapsed in the form of provision
under which the military forces of
either country can pursue marauders
across the international line where "a
hot trail'' existed. Even before this
treaty was negotiated, however. Gen.
Lawton pursued a band Of raiding
Apaches into Mexico, although the
Mexican government protested.
Daniel Webster as secretary of state
accepted the hot trail'' principle in
negotiating with Canadian authorities
during the Fenian troubles in. Canada.
The Caroline vessel used by the
Fenians to carry an expedition across
the Niagara river into Canada, was
pursued to the American side by Cana
dams and there destroyed. Secretary
Webster notified Canada that the
United States would make no COM
plaint if Canada affirmed, as she sub
sequently did, that the danger to Can
adian territory was Of such imminence
that summary action against the raid
er was regarded as imperative.
In two instances Gen. Andrew Jack
son headed punitive expeditions into
Florida while that territory was a
Spanish possession.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
THE DETAILED
REPORT AS MADE
BY GEN. SLOCUM

Washington March 10.-A detailed re-
port of the Columbus raid. received today
from Colonel Slocum, follows:
when Villas troops fell back just be-
fore daylight we followed them with a
dsmounted line at same time l sent Ma
jor Tompkins with three troops mounted
to attack. Tompkins followed them for
about five miles into Mexico, having three
running fights with them, and finally
when they made a stand with their en-
tire force they stopped Tompkns' ad-
vance and he returned here. Had one
corporal killed in the pursuit.
'Mexicans dropped considerable mate-
rial and loot which they had gotten In
town. Am reliably informed it was Villa
that made the attack with 1900 men. leav-
ing about 1000 on river east of Boca
Grandes. From his spies in Columbus he
was Informed there were but four troops
here with three machine gun troops. He
intended capturing town. looting bank,
and killing ALA sAmericans.
'Our casualties five wounded, seven
killed. Lieutenant Benson shot in arm
Captain Williams, adjutant. slightly
wounded in hand Eight civilians killed
in town, including one woman.
I'VE have already burned bodies of q
Mexican soldiers. most Of them killed in
camp, some near the bank and there are
many other dead Mexicans on Villas line
of retreat about one mile west not vet
collected.
Troops under Villas personal command
and by his orders made the charge
through the camp. Our troops turned
out quickly, drove Mexicans out, killing
II in or about camp and about 10 or u
in town.
while our people at that time Of the
morning were surprised. did their work
well.
VILLAS attempt to capture camp and
town was a complete failure.
Recommend one battalion infantry,
one squadron of the sth Cavalry be sent
here. then take mounted troops to follow
up Villa. leaving infantry to protect
town. Do not believe Villa will make
another attempt here.
Several of our families living in town
had narrow escape. as the attack was
fierce. All peaceful as summer morning
at this writing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
REFUGEES FROM
COLUMBUS, N. NJ,
TELL STORIES

Ell Paso. Texas, March 1o.-Seventy wo.
men refugees from Columbus. \. NJ. ar
rived here today. The party included
Mrs. Maud Wright, who after nine days
as prisoner with Villas army escaped
during the Columbus raid, and Mrs.
Ritchie. who accompanied her here for
interment of the body of her husband.
w. T. Ritche. the hotel proprietor MUIR
dered by the Mexicans. Mrs. Ritchie was
suffering from painful bruise on the
left hand inflicted by a bandit in wrest-
ing from her fingers four rings she was
wearing. two of them diamonds.
I'VE were awakened by a fusilade, y
said Mrs. Ritchie, "and shortly after
wards the bandits broke into our room
and demanded money. Mr.. Kitchie was
sick in bed. He told me to hand over
what money I had. He gave them $50
while all l had was s.. This was not
enough. so they attacked me and robbed
me of my rings. My husband was at
tackled at the same time and hauled out
of the room. My daughter found him
dead at the foot of the stairs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
CARRANZA TRIES
TO CORNER VILLA
IN NORTHWEST

Columbus. n. NJ. March 10.-The
disposition of the troops of the Carran-
"a government in the states of Chihua-
hua and Sonora within the last "a
hours indicated that a concerted ef-
fort has been started to corner Villa
in northwest Chihuahua.
General Gales at Aqua Prieta said
he had disposed his forces along the
railroad from Nacozari to guard the
mountain passes through which Villa
and his forces might be expected to
pass westward into Sonora
Gen. Gales with 200 mounted men
moved eastward from Ague Prieta
aiming to secure that side of the trap
which is being laid to capture the out
lawed chieftain to the east Two de-
tachments Of mounted men from the
forces Of General Gabriel Gavira at
Juarez are reported moving in con-
junction with Gales troops to COM
plete the eastern side Of the net The
forces of Gen. Guileroz Of Chhuahua
were guarding against southwest
movement
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11

at 7.S0 o'clock. but half an hour later
there appeared no sign that Villa had
reached the boundary with an army. The
entire military force at the disposal of
Col. Slocum was ready. however, for a
fight at moments notice.
During the day, after it became known
that the United States government had
decided to send troops into Mexico after
Villa. army officers sent their wives and
other women relatives away. With civil
ian women alarmed by reports of another
Villa attack. departures numbered scores.
A squad of cavalry sent out today to
investigate a report that Villa soldiers
had crossed the border and surrounded
patrol of the 7th Cavalry, returned to-
night with a report that no Mexicans
had been seen this side of the border
AT O'Clock a report was received at
headquarters of the 18th Cavalry that
firing heard a few minutes earlier east
of the town was the result of the failure
of Mexican to halt on order of pa
troll. The Mexican was killed. A few
minutes later the lights again were turn
ed on in the cavalry camp and the town.
A number of MeXicans rounded up by
military patrols were examined today
and tonight because of the suspicion that
they had furnished information to Villa
few were held on charges of espion-
age.
One of the Mexicans, who gave --e
name of Pablo Gonzales. wore overalls
over a Mexican military uniform. He
insisted, however, that he was a peaceful
rancher, but was held in the military
guardhouse with a number of other sus-
poets. Several OF those liberated were
escorted to the border and told to cross,
with the injunction not to come back 1t
is understood American military authori-
ties are listing all suspected Mexicans
and are preparing to order general
roundup.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
RED SOX PARTY
FOR HOT SPRINGS
TRAINING CAMP

Boston, March 10.-Manager William b.
Carrigan Of the Boston Americans. the
worlds baseball champions. with . NUM-
ber Of players signed for the coming sea-
son. started today for the southern train
ing camp at Hot Springs. Ark. The par
ty included Olaf Henricksen, substitute
outfelder; Harold Janvrin. general utili-
ty man; and Charles I. Anderson, former
ly Of Lehigh University. who will try for
position as pitcher.
Pitchers McCabe, McHale. Ruth and
Pennock and Catchers Thomas and Ha-
ley. the latter recruit from the Provi-
dence International League team. were
expected to join the squad at Albany.
Lewis. Speaker and Hooper, outfelders.
will not report for practice until later in
the month.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
THE MONTEVIDEO
POLICE @ UELL
GERMAN RIOTS

New York, March 1O.-Police re-
serves reinforced by the fire depart
ment had to be called out by the au-
thorities Of Montevideo. Uruguay, to
break up an anti-German demonstra-
ton resulting from a meeting Of the
German residents Of the city to cele-
brate Emperor Williams birthday, ac-
cording to George E. Ervine, naval
port officer Of Montevideo, who ar
rived here today on the steamship
Vistria from South America. The Ger
mans gathered at theatre for the
celebration, Mr.. Ervine said, and soon
after the meeting began a crowd COL
lected which became SO threatening
in it's attitude that the police inter-
fered. Their efforts were unavailing,
but the f1remen dispersed the demon
strators. 1t was necessary for the po-
lice to escort the German consul and
several Of the leading German citizens
to their homes, however, Mr.. Ervine
declared
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
NORTH ATTLEBORO
BUSINESS BLOCK
BURNED FRIDAY

North Attleboro, Mass, March 49,
The Kendall block, in the center Of
the business section. which was dam
aged by fire Feb. II, was burned to-
day, the loss being estimated at $685.
0O0 The flames started in the base
ment, spread through the entire build
ing anG threatened to reach out to
nearby structures, but were checked
by prompt work on the part Of the
firemen.
The building was owned by ]. W.
Lewis of Providence, r. l. c. A. Coady,
G. H. Cotton, G. F. Swift and the Bos-
ton Tailor Co.. whose stores were on
the ground floor, lost all their stock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
GERMANS FIND
ARMY ORDER ON
FRENCH PRISONER

Berlin. March 1o.-(By Wireless to
Sayville).-"An army order issued by
General Petain. commander Of tho
French Verdun army, found on the
person of a French prisoner from the
33rd Infantry Regiment. has been pub
lished in German newspapers" says
the Overseas News Agency today. I'm
his order, General Petain says: The
manifesto Of the Kaiser unveiled tho
true reasons for the German attack.
which is the desperate German situa-
tion'
THE German Emperor" adds thu,
news agency, has not issued such d
manifesto. The Germans. however.
during engagements from March to
March 5. took as prisoners "a officers
and 874 soldiers Of the 33rd Infantry
regiment to which the previously men
toned army order is directed. These
soldiers were for the most part in
despondent state and complained BIT
terly regarding their officers and their
rations"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
CARRYING OUT
!. OF THE ORDER IS
LEFT TO FUNSTON
Major General Will Receiv,
What Troops He Needs

Washington. March 10.-Indications
late tonight were that the carrying out
Of President Wilson's order that
American troops re-enter Mexico to
capture or kill Villa and his bandits
would be left to the man on the
ground, Maj. Gen. Funston. After a
late conference, with the President
Secretary Baker announced that no in
vasion Of Mexico in force was con-
templated; that the troops would be
sent to disperse or capture the raiders
when their work was done, or when
the de facto government was able to
insure peace along the border.
Officers of the general staff began
at once the preparation of instruc-
tions for General Funston in accord
ance with this announcement. Their
purport was not revealed. Earlier in
the day, Gen. Funston had suggested
that the plans for troop movements
across the border be kept secret. He
desired to add the element Of surprise
to his weapons for avenging the mur-
der of Americans at Columbus. Gen.
Funston also urged that cavalry be
sent to replace the mounted force he
might withdraw from border patrol
duty to form the expeditionary column
or columns. steps to comply with this
request were taken at the War depart
ment.
Whatever additional troops may be
needed will be ordered promptly to the
border. officials Of the department and
Secretary Baker himself worked far
into the night on details Of possible
troop movements, supplies and the
like.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
ESTIMATES 200
MEXICANS KILLED
DURING ATTACK

Columbus, n. NJ. March 10.-Approx-
imately 200 Mexicans were killed in
the battle with United States soldiers
here yesterday in which 16 American
civilians and soldiers lost their lives,
according to estimates of army Off
Gals today.
Major Frank Tompkins of the 18th
Cavalry, in command of the troops
that drove Francisco Villa and his
bandits across the border, said that
Villas losses were fully 100 Early to-
day 2 Mexican dead found on the
American side, either were burned or
buried.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
CARRANzA SAYS
REGRETS ACTION
UNITED STATES
Asked for Expression of Opinion
on Act of President
Wilson

Douglas, Ariz.. March 10.-Accord-
ing to information from a reliable
source received here tonight, Gen.
Carranza replied to a telegram sent to
him by General Pelias Gales, military
governor Of Sonora, asking the First
Chief of the de facto government for
an expression of opinion on the act of
President Wilson in ordering a puni-
tive expedition into Mexico to capture
Villa, as follows.
Il am very sorry that conditions are
such that the United States deems it
necessary to take the action Of which
you have advised me-"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
Bates APPEALS
TO ALUMNI FOR
new Gym FUND

Boston, March 1o.-An appeal for $4,000
to make possible the erection of new
gymnasium and college union at Bates
College was made in letter from Pres
ident George c. Chase read at dinner
Of Bates alumni here. tonight. President
Chase wrote that bequests amounting to
$4,000 had been made to the college since
last September and that the endowment
fund now stood at $935O00.
The speakers included Prof. William E.
Hooking of Harvard University and
Profs. J. Y. Stanton and F. D. Tubbs of
Bates. Miles Greenwood was chosen pres
ident of the alumni association.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
THE DISAVOWAL
OF ROOSEVELT is
NOT RECOGNIZED

Springfield, ILL.,. March 1o.-Seore-
tary Of State Stevenson has declined
to recognized the disavowal by Colonel
Theodore Roosevelt of candidates who
have filed petitions expressing Roose-
welt preference. on the ground that
the disavowal was not a properly ex-
ecuted instrument. The declination
came in a telegram yesterday from
Colonel Roosevelts secretary. John
w. McGrath, asking in Mr.. Roosevelts
name that candidates expressing pref
erence for him be eliminated.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
HATTIE OAKLEY
IS INDICTED AT
PROVIDENCE, R. |,

Providence. r. l.. March 1o.-Hattie E..
Oakley Of Woonsocket, indicted by the
grand jury for murder in the first degree
in causing the death Of Almand Vadebon-
occur Of Woonsocket on Jan. 26 by pol
soned cream pufrs. also for assault with
intent to kill on Henry Cassavan. was
arraigned Immediately after the indict-
ment had been handed up to Judge Rath-
bun in the superior court. Through her
attorney. Herbert L. Carpenter, she
pleaded not guilty to both Indictments.
Mrs. Oakley has been in Jail since her
arrest Jan. 81 and after her arraignment
today was taken back to await trial.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
MEN
TO JOIN PURSUIT

Columbus. N. NJ. March 1o.-Two
hundred Carranza troops flying a black
and white flag to distinguish them so
that American soldiers would not mis-
take them for bandits, reached Palo-
mas, six miles south Of the border from
Columbus, late today. 1t Is believed to
be their intention to assist American
troops in the pursuit of Villa.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11

American cavalry. Scouts reported that
Villa evidently was relying on relays Of
horses, of which he is said to have great
numbers, in order to head off the Nor
mons. He was reported swinging west
ward in the direction of Casas Grandes
river.
Upon receiving news Of Villas appar-
ent drive against the Mormon farmers,
Gen. Gavira called in all outlying bodies
Of troops that had been engaged In hunt
ing the bandits, into the Galeana ana San
Buena Ventura sections IN order to naase
torcc for use at whatever point an
emergency may arise,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
PRESIDENT AND
MRS. WILSON ON
YACHTING TRIP

Washington. March 1o.-President Will
son left Washington late tonight with
Mrs. Wilson on the naval wacht Ma ayflow-
er for week k-end trip down the Potomac
river and Chesapeake bay. He plans to
be away until Monday unless unusual
developments in the Mexican situation
necessitate his return before that time
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
MILL PAYMASTER
SHOT AND KILLED
AT PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia. March 10.-Two men
Jumped from a hiding place In a flre
tower Of the Germania Worsted Mill
here today shot and killed q pay
master, fatally wounded his assistant
and escaped with a satchel said to
contain $4,000. Herman Fastening. the
paymaster. and Walter Haupt, the a.
sistant, were ascending the tower with
the weeks pay Of the mill hands.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-11
CAN GO AFTER
HIM -SLOCUM

n, Aous. n. NJ. March 1o.-A request
\. oe today by Col. 8. ]. Slocum for
so - 'a'ioh OF infantry and one squad
b, .a'airy additional to the Ameri-
IN. now stationed here. With
In ., ,'"torcements. Col Slocum said, IT
h ' after h!m,' referring to Villa and