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The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
Value of an Inch OF Rain,

Every inch of rainfall above four
inches in the Dakotas, California,
Washington. Kansas and Nebraska In
May and June means an increase of
$15, 100000 in the wheat crop. Every
inch of rainfall above three inches in
July in Indiana. Illinois, Kansas, Iowa.
Ohio and Nebraska increases the value
of the corn crop by $160,O0O.OO0. These
figures are compiled by E. J. Cragoe
for the Journal of Geography. .s"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
Kent Than O,,ief

Il went to a symphony concert yes
terday afternoon
did you enjoy it?"
1T was ting most wonderful expert
ence ever had. Just think OF sitting
in the same room with 1900 women
and not one of them saying a word."-
Melbourne Age.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

Mrs. Snappem (who has been suffer.
ing from toothache)-Thank goodness
I've had that tooth out at last! Mr.
Snappem-Happy tooth! Mrs Snap
pem-What do you mean? Mr.. Snap
pem-Its out Of the reach Of your
tongue
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

A T a Court Probate holden at Stat
N ford, within I'd for the district OF STAFFORD
on the 21st day of February. A. D. 1915.
Present. ROBERT X. FISK, Judge
On motion OF NJ O'Connell, administrator
on the estate OF William Tobin, late OF STAFFORD
within said district deceased.
1t is ordered by this court, that notice shall
be given that the administration account In said
estate will be exhibited for settlement at the
Probate Office in said District, on the LIST day Of
March. 1915, at 10 o'clock, forenoon. by posting 9
town Of STAFFORD, and by advertising the same
In q newspaper published in STAFFORD, and hav-
Inc a circulation In said district.
Attest, MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
A TIA Court of Probate holden at Staf

A IT a Court of Probate holden at Stat
N ford, within and for he District OF stanford,
on the 22d day of February, A. u. 1916.
Present. ROBERT II. FL K, Judge.
On motion OF The administ rator on the estate
of william Scranton, late OF Union, within said
district deceased.
ordered, bv this Court, that notice shall be
given that the administration Account In said
estate will be exhibited for settlement at the
Probate ONCE In said District on the LIST day OF
March, 1916, at 10 O'Clock m, by posting q
said town of MON, and by advertising the
same in a newspaper published in stafford
Springs and having a circulation In said dis
trict Attest: MARCUS B. FISK, Clerk.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
A Real Grievance.

Magistrate-Howc comes 1t that Won
dared to break into this gentleman's
house I'm the dead of night? Prisoner
Why, your worship. the other time you
reproached me for stealing In broad
daylight. Amt I to be allowed to
work at all?-London Telegraph.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
A Blessed Barrier.

How did you like III 1t interior set
ting:" asked The reals producer
Fer Il real room, cXr' ut tllt it had
emily three walls. tru!N 'ou hcat it,"
"Well." said he murCSe critic. ''I'd
nave been more. con 'cnted during the
play if you Ia! added the fourth
wall.'-Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
DISAPPEARING Cannon

Some of our cannon are disappear
ing" remarked the lieutenant.
"Well, things will disappear when
you have careless help" responded the
lady who was going over the fort. II
find that great trouble about keeping
house Louisville COurier-Journa1!
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
Musical Note.

'What opera did you hear last
nlght?''
''Cecil had the program, and he said
It was Libretto''
"How amusing!'
Eyes, wasn't it? Because it really
wasn't Libretto at all"-Harvard Lam
pooh.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
Hollow Shafts.

By careful experiments it has been
proved that a solid column subject to
bending strains is no stronger than
hollow one. Consequently all iron
shafts are made hollow, and the steel
shafts which drive the screws Of steam
ships have hole bored down the cen
ter so that the weight may be reduced.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
district OF STAFFORD, IS. Pro

bate Court, Feb. 18th, A. d 1916.
Estate of Michael Bramin, late OF Union IN
said district, deceased.
Upon the apple ,tion Of Fred V. Horsman. p'ay-
ing that letters of admins tration may be grant
ed on said estate, as by application on file fully
appears, It is
ordered, That said application be heard and de-
term1ned at the Probate ONCE in stafford in said
district, on the 1st day of March, A. ID. 1916,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be
given to all persons interested in said estate, OF
the tendency of said application and the time
and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the
same once in some newspaper having circula-
ton in said district, and by posting copy
| thereof on the public sign"post In the town OF
Union, in said district. -
ROBERT II. FISK, Judge.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

The spelling books all wrong, mann
ma"
why so. Ethel?"
Because 1t don't look right for lit
tie thing like kitten to have six let.
tiers and big cat to only have three :"
-Yonkers Statesman.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
Tipped.

Doesn't this boat tip great dealT'
asked timid young woman of the
steward. a.-.@;;.
1.-THE vessel. ma'am," said the stew.
ard, sis trying to set a good example
to the passengers
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
Naturally,

"A fellow doesn't have to be rich tn
enjoy life
mo. he doesn't have to he. hut the
chances are that he prefers to be-
Detroit Free Press
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
Days STUDIO.
PHOTOGRAPHS. ENGAGEMENTS. COPYING.
AMATEURS WORK.
ROBERTS BLOC K, Formerly the Swift Studio
NOTICE.

The legal voters of the town Of wilmington are
hereby warned to meet in their town hall In
said town on Saturday, Feb. Goth, 1915, at i
o'clock p. m for The purpose of laying tex on
the list of 1915, to defray the expenses OF the
business lawful and proper to be done at said
meeting
By order OF the Board of Selectmen.
WALTER A. ALLEN, Clerk.
wilmington, Conn Feb. 16, 1916.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
Sure Sim.

Nellie-Do Tou think Paul cares for
Mamie? Em.!a Did you ever hear a
youn: man re or to Il red haired girl
as having aulU"n t"eSSes unless he
loved her?-EXchrngc
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

81 wonder why BARRIERS are gener.
ally such sociahlo men"
81 suppose it is because they find 1t
so easy to scrapc an acquaintance"
Baltimore American.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner
Bitter taste? Complexion sallow? Live
perhaps needs waking up Doan's Regu
lets for bilious attacks. Csc at all stores
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
The Traditional Nine.

Hokus-I have tried to kill that cat
at least eighteen times. Pokus-W Well
| suppose even cat may lead a dou.
bic life.-PittShurgh Press.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
Did Have 1t.

Asker-Smithers has an automobile.
Tellit-N Not Il bit of it. He collided
with a train yesterday.-Town Topics
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
The Dancer.

II am nalf afraid to try this new
scalp tonic.
why are you afraid?"
1T is really hair raising expert
ment. you observation-disclosures Ameri
can
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

Be brief. for it is with words as with
sunbeams--thc more they are condensed
the deeper they burn. Holmes.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
Cause and Effect

When l sing I gets tears in my
eyes. What can do for this?'
STUFF cotton In your ears" Chicago
Tribune.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
Savino.

Governess-Why don't you use your
Drains, Douglass?
Because i want them to last"
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
Gurleyville.

Mrs. ii. e. Simonds is spending a few
days with relatives In Willimantic.
Echo Grange held its regular meeting
Monday night. An interesting program
was enjoyed by those present.
The Volunteer band # the Sunday
school held baked bean supper at the
parsonage last Saturday evening.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
$50 year. If paid strictly in advance. 81. d

$50 year. IL paid strictly In ADVANCE si-zo'
Resolutions, obituaries or cards Of thanks In
serted at one-half advertising rates Births
marriages and deaths inserted free.
We are always glad to have nsscs items sent
In, but request that they reach us by Tuesday
noon. or earlier, If possible. IL Is often neces-
sary to abridge items that are received the lat
ter part OF Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday
morning Forms closed Wednesday at 10 g. m.
Communications received without signatures
always committed to the waste basket without
attention
This paper Is mailed regularly to Its subscrtb-
ers until definite order to discontinue Is re-
seived and all arrears are paid In full
We are not responsible for, nor do we by pub
fishing. endorse the opinions of our correspond
en..
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder fol
painful, smarting, tender, nervous feet. II
100 900 packages are being used by the German
and Allied troops at the front. Sold everywhere
0En
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

DARN TO RENT - Contains house,
i barn and eighteen acres of land. Also FOR
SALE, two tons of Timothy. Hay. Inquire OF
JOHN DANICK or of the owner, PAUL knoll
Chestnut Hill, West STAFFORD. .2M47
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

DOYS AND GIRLS WANTED by the
ID UNITED PEARL BUTTON MFG CO..
s3w47 StaffOrdville, Conn.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
SOMERS.

Miss Esther Worthington of West
field spent Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. J. Worthington.
Mrs. Rebecca eager of Philadelphia
has come to spend some time in the
home of her son, Charles M. eager.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter B. Whitlook
of Newington have been recent guests
in the home of their brother. A. Vail
Smith.
Arthur Kerry, the expressman, has
returned to his home after being for
two weeks in the Springfield hospital
for an operation. S..
Miss Margaret Newell has returned
to her home in Springfield after being
a guest in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lester II. Baker.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
Somersville.

Mrs. 81. @. Newell has gone to
Three Rivers for short stay with
her husbands people.
Miss Jean Ellwood of DeKalb, Ill.
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. R.
Leland Keeney, for fortnight.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
congregational church will hold u
Washington tea and social Thursday
evening.
Mrs. Mayro Keeney is visiting her
son, Robert and wife and little son,
in Washington, Pa, from which
place Mr.. Keeney will soon go to
Chicago at an increased salary.
The Thompsons and Kings were
burned out of their home at O'Clock
Monday morning and were obliged to
flee in their night clothes to their
nearest neighbor, John Hurlburt, who
took them in and with the help of
Rev. Mr.. Newell and others provided
for them temporarily.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

w 'ANTED-A man of experience to
w work in a grocery and meat market.
~9w46 MICHAEL KMATZ, West Matn-St
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

Ali male persons between the ages of 81 and
60. residing In the town Of Union except those
exempt by law are assessed q personal tax OF
$500 due Feb. list, 1916 will be at my place
and 26th, from to p. M, for the purptse OF
collecting said tax.
T. o. NEWELL, Tax collector.
Union, Conn.,, Jan. 81, 1915.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
MANSFIELD.
Mansfield Depot.

Mrs. David Russ Of Mt. Hope was the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. E. b. Durkee,
over Sunday.
Mrs. Kate Dlmmock and Miss Maude
Brigham, who have been quite Iii with
grip, are able to be out again.
Rev. g. Fl. Nickerson of West Lynn,
Mass, preached as a candidate at the
Durham Memorial church last Sunday,
and Is an excellent speaker. He was en-
tertained over Sunday by Mrs. g. w.
Stedm.p
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

Y GIGS FOR HATCHING.-Whi Leg
horn eggs for Matching, Tom Barron strain,
81 80 per setting. f. JOSLYN, w wellington
EOR SALE-Good new milch COW, also
II good sleigh. M G.. MOORE. 3w46
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23
N'ANTED-Two furnished rooms.
" Apply at Press office.

TOR RENT-Attractive village home
Il in West Stafford. Worth looking at.
*2w47 WALTER BURT.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

DARN FOR SALE. known as Thomp-
Il son place. MRS. GHAS. BENWAY.
36tf STAFFORD
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

DICYCLES and MOTORCYCLES for
ID sale or exchanged also repaired.
BURT s. CHAFFE, r. f. d. l.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

NOOD CHOPPERS WANTED.
@tf EUGENE ELLIS, West STAFFORD.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

TWO TENEMENTS TO RENT.
Il MRS. f. e. FITZPATRICK.
Inquire at Newspaper Store.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1916-02-23

L~OR SALE = Three-tenement house
Il and four acres of land, situated at Forest
vile. Apply TO T. f. MULLEN.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-02-19
BAILEY Hey, Attorney,
Moitgagee'S Sale
0I ALt'ABLE
Real Estate

uJer asi 81 VIRTUE oi power of
sale cont med p mortgage from
jerome i Hafmaa and tlmira Hay
nan wife a. Clay an j Purrell
beariu. cate ~ November lSy1, and
recorded among the and re-, ,rd- Of
Worcester County and State of Nav
land % ! .ber F u r No 3. Folio poo.
SAID mortgage haang been duly assigned
10 Joseph Bailey, the undersigned
default having been made IN the cove
nan hereof a sell at public auction
IA The front door of the Court House 10
SNOW Hill, Maryland On
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-02-19
The Weeks DOings
In the Legislature.
Governor Harrington Gives Big Reception in Hon
or OF General Assembly. Anti Prohbtonsts
Assault Legislature in Force. Busy Days


Atho,Irh ,he weather .ca- not what
WAS desired several hundred persons
fronteyer. section III the state went To-
AnnapoH- last Wedne- iag toAttcnd the
Cnverpor rarep,;on Ia the Legislature.
~ IN. large-t and most brilliant that
aver attartled 4 Governor, rereption
~i,. b8rgre., ,8,5t.tior. ,yar,. .ent ,ut.
INA .igat bYndre4 were accented The
.aitor- II Ihe Messenger we're obliged
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-02-19
ttpSHItR & pSHUR, s.l;.s,o.
j. EDW ARD WHITE ''' ''"'
ruStooS' Sale
or
V aluable Land

rs virtue Of decree of the Circuit
Court for Worcester County. IN Equity.
passed in a cause wherein Robert j
Martin and others are plaintiffs. and
Bessie + Williams and others are
defendants (No 2jl3 Chanceryl the
trustees will offer for sale
in front Of the Atlantic Hotel in the
town II Berlin, in Worcester County,
MARYLAND. on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-02-19

When ul have severe be-
accompanied ny a coated ton
Iug ot food. constipation,
vomiting of partly dige
then bile you may know
"a severe bilious attac
may be- quite sick there
lation in knowing that
had by taking three Of
Tablets They are prom
ual Ohtainable everywht
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-02-19
Samuel ~ Townsend Attorney 10 laa
Snow Iil Maryani
Assignee'S Sale
or NAIl ABLE
Real Estate

Ry virtue of "a power OF sale contained
in a mortgage from j Robins PurneH.
l.. Franklin purneIl Edward 7 Britung
harl and William Curtis Hudson and
Elizabeth Hudson his wife. 10 Berlin
building and Loan Association Of Hef
~. Maryland. Incorporated dated the
fixteenth day of October a ID zoos.
ecorded among the land records Of
Worcester County N lihcr % y e
No . f0lo- 525 ~ sea and assigned
TO me for the purpose ot foreclosure.
there having been default ~ comply
ing with the terms ot said mortgage. i
the undersigned Assignee ~ -ali mort
gage. will scl al public sale % the
highest bidder ~ front ot the Atlantic
Hotel. ia the town of Berlin Worce
ter County. MARYLAND on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-02-19
Public Sale
or CARLOAD or
& MULES
AT Pocomoke City
A.,,c
"
Saturday Feb. 18th
AT 1.3O p. M.

viii sell at my stables at Pocomokc
Cts Il, the time above named, carload
III choice Western Mares and Mules
This il nice Young stock. well broken
and really for immediate use They
ran he seen al my stables after We'd
nesday. February 10Th The sale viii
take place rain or shine Il you want ID
bargain this Is your chance.
TERMS OF SALE Four months
credit will be given. the purchaser 20
give bankabic note with approved
security
CALVIN +. TOWNSEND
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-02-19

Notice b hereby given that the -uh
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court for Worcester County. Maryland
letters of Administration ou the per
-onal estate of
ERIC T. WlSElART
late of Worcester County deceased All
persons having against the deceased are
b. .eby warned 10 exhibit the same with
oucher- thereof. Go tine subscriber
before the 22d dayof August. lllf.
~ otherwise by laws be excluded
benefits OF tho SAID estate
Ills indebted 90 said estate are
to make immediate payment
>Nder my hand this l2th day Of
uary 1915
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-02-19

Printed reports Of any sort of races,
either in the newspapers, form sheets
or in any other form, would be made q
crime under Delegate Halls anti-racing
bill introduced Monday in the House
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1916-02-19
Order Nisi.

JonN W sIAT0N. Attorney M LaN
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
TIPS ON HOME TOPICS.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Texas proudly
calls attention to the fact that she has
500, 900 acres of peanuts under cultivation.
That's all right. but what has become Of
the Texas Rangers?
Pittsburgh Despatch: Indignation in some
quarters that congress is allowing the presi-
dent to deal with the Mexican situation
overlooks the fact that the country generally
is just as well satisfied that 1t does.
Chicago Herald: Among the romances of
big business" is the increase of our foreign
trade during the fiscal year just ended to
a grand total Of $4,000, 900. 000--more than
1000. 100000 greater than the figures for
the preceding year.
Boston Transcript, We hardly think Il
likely that congress will favor per diem al
lowances from the federal government to the
dependent families Of golf players. as golf
players always have something more i'm
portant to do than to vote on election day.
Pittsburgh Dispatch: clerk who also
peddled war munition secrets has been dis
covered In the office of j. P. Morgan. Unless
he had pedlar's license something ought to
be done with him. This side line specialize
ing Is being carried too far.
Louisville Courier-Jo Journal: The guest who
insists to the host that his allotment Of
beefsteak was delightfully."- tender. but that
the knife was a trifle dull. provides an L.
lustration Of the often-used expression. .
triumph of the spirit over the flesh.
indianapolis News; Judging from the
number of young men that can and do run
automobiles with more or less skill and
more or less recklessness, II wouldn't seem
as II there would Be much trouble about
getting recruits with such an accomplish
ment.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
EDITORIAL SETTINGS.

Detroit Free Press: The trouble with all
those drives started by the allies or the
Germans Is that high speed can never be
maintained for very long.
Washington Post: Next time General
Hugh Scott stands on the bridge at mid
night he doubtless will philosophers on the
uncertainty of specious assurances.
Boston Transcript: A Texas sand storm
is generally regarded as just a trife SUI
perfiuous by a brave militiaman who al-
ready considers himself full Of grit.
Philadelphia Ledger: Those teachers who
are so enthusiastic for the doctrine Of paci.
fsm cannot complain II they are regarded
by patriotic Americans as unsafe guides
for the youth Of the United States.
Brooklyn Eagle: Medina, like Mecca, Is
now In the hands Of the revolving Arabs.
These towns may be called the Alpha and
Omega Of Mohammed, and mean much to
the most virile reigionists Of the near east.
indianapolis News: Those $4,000 jobs on
the federal farm loan board undoubtedly
look awful good to the whole bunch of de-
serving democrats, but it Is doubtful II they
are the kind Of experts that are needed for
such places.
Pittsburgh Dispatch; We are continuing to
be treated to a grand harmony Of discords
In reports from European war zones. Each
side seems to have reached the supremacy
Of adeptness in the gentle art Of lying. and
yet to keep on trying in the hope of be-
coming more perfect.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
People and Events.

William Russell Wilcox. the new chairman Of
the republican national committee never saw
city till he was u years old.
Mayor William H. Thompson Of Chicago is
the highest saaried mayor in the country. He
gets $4,000 year and serves four years.
Congressman J. Fl. ("Cyclone') Davis insists
that the word Cyclone" shall be included with his
name on the Texas primary ballots this month
Mrs. G.H. Mathis, Alabama's famous woman
farmer. Is urging the federal government to select
Muscle Shoals, Ala, as the site for its proposed
nitrate plant.
Frank O. Lowdan, who appears to be the most
likely candidate for the republican nomination for
governor OF Illinois this year, is a son-in-law Of
the late George NJ. Pullman, the palace car mag
nate
Philip Kearny grandson of the famous Gen.
eral Phil Kearny, who lost arm in the Mexican
war and later met death in the civil war battle
Of Chantilly, was among those who recently Of
fered to serve In New Jersey volunteer regi-
ment IN the event Of war with Mexico.
The present German emperor Is the only Euro
pean sovereign who has crossed the River Jordan
z since 1923, when Godfrey of Bouilion and his
followers Of the First Crusade captured Jerusa-
lem from the Moslems Emperor William crossed
TIE river on his journey to Jerusalem in 1898.
Admiral Cameron McRac Winsiow, who Is to
retire from the navy this month on account Of
age, Is son OF the late Rear Admiral John A.
Winelow, the famous commander OF the old
Kearsargc when the ship sank the Confederate
n1an-ot-wsr Alabama off the French coast in the
civil war
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-11
In the Matter Of Outing In"

Speaking to the business men at Detroit, Presi-
dent Wilson again nveighed sharply against those
who are "butting in" on Mexican affairs. He did
not specify who these men are beyond the state
ment that they have aroused Mexican suspicious
by undertaking to possess Mexico for purposes Of
exploitation. This leads to the inference that
the presidents commentary includes all who have
made investment in Mexican enterprise at any
time, and especially those who now hold prop
erty in that country These people have we'll
nigh outworn the patience Of the president in
sistins that he give them protection from the
maranders who have devastated Mexico, especially
wrecking ranches and mines belonging to Ameri-
cans. The president has warned Americans on
many occasions to abandon their interests In
Mexico and come back to the United States,
where they belong, and to give over their fool
ish ventures in the way Of developing legitimate
business projects the constitutionalists under
Senior Carranza do not want continued. To the
president this whole Mexican muddle has arisen
because lot of American citizens have had such
slight sense OF their patriotic obligation as to go
to Mexico to engage in trade and industrial pur-
suits The absurdity of this proceeding is plain
enough to Mr.. Wilson, who has pointed it out
many times, and still finds occasion to do so
because the average American citizen is so dense
he can not see II the same way. .r