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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-21
THE MEXICAN SITUATION

Sensational reports occupied con-
spicuous positions on the front pages
of the metropolitan dailies the past
week, to the effect that Villa, the
Mexican bandit, was dead; that his
grave had been pointed out to a Car
ranzista official by one of his cap
tured band to save himself from exc
cution, and that the body had been
exhumed and was being taken to
Chihuahua for identification. Of
course it all turns out to be fake
founded on idle rumors. Where Villa
is in hiding is not known and is only
a slim conjecture.
After Villas flight to escape the
expedition of United States troops
sent into Mexico for his capture, it
was currently reported that he had
been severely wounded in the leg but
managed to keep ahead of his pur-
suers. If he is alive, and there is lit
tie doubt of the fact, he is probably
hidden away in the mountain fast
nesses south of the most extreme linn
it of the thin line of American troops
stretching from the border, distance
of about 400 miles, and beyond which
they cannot venture because of the diff
ficulties of provisioning and supply
ing them with munitions.
At Paral, the extreme southern end
of the line of our troops, small
troop was assaulted by mob of Mex
lean citizens and Carranzista sol
diers, in which one or two of our men
were killed and several wounded, with
a loss to the Mexicans of about 40
killed. This assault of the Carran-
zistas, under alleged instructions of
the Carranza de facto government to
cooperate with the Americans in
their attempt to run down Villa and
dispense his bands of murderers, has
greatly complicated the situation.
Carranza now wants the United States
to withdraw it's troops and to hedge
,On the consent of his de facto govern
ment for the American troops to enter
Mexican territory in pursuit Of Villa.
Carranza shows not only a lack of
ability to influence his own soldiery
and people, but a short-sightedness
as to the good effect it would have
had in the establishment of his gov
eminent if he had entered heartily
into the efforts of the United States
to capture his arch enemy, The
prejudice and hatred Of Mexicans for
Americans is so intense that Carran-
"a is doubtless trying to save his
face with his own country by halt
ing and evasive attitude.
At present there is little OF no hope
of capturing Villa, and probably the
best thing to do just now is to with
draw our troops, for the temper of
the Mexican people may lead to a
clash with them that would precipitate
war at once between the United
States and Mexico. But the invasion
of Mexico after these bandits will
have served good purpose in re-
straining Mexican lawlessness on our
borders, and teaching them that they
must keep out of the United States
or suffer the consequences. The incl
dent will also serve the purpose of
keeping our border better guarded
and our troops in such perfect pre-
paredness that they will be ready to
follow without the least delay or hitch
any marauding Mexicans that cross
the line hereafter.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-21
Notice to Stockmen

The undersigned will keep at his breed
ing barn, commencing April |, 1916, the fol-
long horses and jacks: Two very fine Perch
eron Stations weighing 1900 and 1900 pounds,
one an imported horse; one thoroughbred
Stallion running horse; one Saddle Stallion
that goes all the gaits, and three large heavy
bone registered Jacks. This is by far the
best stable of breeding stock have ever
owned See bills.
E. E. SWINK.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-21
THE TINES POSITION ENDORSED

The Times feels like congratulate
ing itself upon the Endorsement &C
corded its position and contention as
to the assessment Of the lead COM
panies. 1t is the only paper in the
county that has shown the independ-
ence to call attention to the low as
sessments of these companies, with
their millions invested in the mineral
lands of the county and other tangi-
BILE property, and to demand on the
part of the county's humber tax
payers that these rich corporations
be required to pay more equitable
proportion of the county taxes. If
the other papers of the county had
been owned or subsidized by the lead
companies they could not have been
more silent on the subject, although
they claim that one of their chief
missions is to uphold the interests of
the people and to encourage spirit
of local progress and public improve
ment. There are some individuals
who look upon these companies as
something sacred, to be mentioned on
ly with bated breath and to be treated
with studied favoritism. 1t is tri-
butte they are disposed to pay the
money power.
We have been accused of fighting
the lead industries of our county and
of discouraging the development of
our mineral resources in the position
we have taken in this matter. There
could be nothing more foreign to our
policy and feelings. We recognize and
appreciate the advantage and benefit
they are to the county, just as we do
all lines of honorable industry, but
realize also that they are not actual
ed by spirit of philanthrophy. They
are here to do business and are on
the same plane as other business en-
terprises, such as farming, stock
raising, merchandising and the va
rious commercial callings, in support
ing the government that gives them
protection, not to be lauded as public
benefactors. They are making money,
and big money just now, out of the
natural resources of our county, and
the county is entitled to some slight
return for the wealth they take out
Of it.
They give employment, it is true,
to many of our people, and bring in
others to labor for them, but that is
because they cannot operate without
them, That is only fair and natural
compensation that capital and labor
must pay to each other AS far as
improved machinery can take the
place of men, the men are laid off,
for the companies are not organized
for the purpose of giving employ
ment to labor, but strictly as large
business money-maklng concerns,
and labor, the real producers of their
wealth, is under no more obligation
to them than they are under to labor.
That is our view of the matter and
our attitude toward our lead COM
panies and all other corporations is
friendly, and desire to see them
prosper, but holding that it is their
duty to bear their proportionate share
of the expense of government. We
are not fighting" them, but believe
our position is just and right, and we
are here to maintain it to the best of
our ability and influence.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-21

ulative purposes. The Fredericktown
Democrat News says "the gentlemen
apparently intend to sell, judging
from the wild stories they got the pa
pers to print"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-21

fee. Wherever he is best known,
there is his strength most apparent.
He is strong and untiring campaign
err, and his nomination for that posi-
ton would doubtless add strength to
the Democratic ticket.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-21

Senator Gore declares tariff com
mission is far better agency for as
certaining facts than a Congressional
committee, because it would be con-
stituted largely of trained economists
and experts and would sit almost con-
stantly. He termed the tariff hear
ings Of Congress s'the most elaborate
and colossal works of pure fiction ev-
er produced in America.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-21
Announcements

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of the following for nomi-
nation for the Office and by the party
named at the General Primary to be
held on Tuesday, August l, 1916:
DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
For Congress:
EDWARD RoBB,
of Perryville.
For Representative:
G. w. MOoTHART.
For Sheriff:
M. A. PATTERSON.
c. ]. SUTTON.
B. A. EATON,
of Flat River.
L. GEORGE WILLIAMS
of Bonnie Terre.
~ CHAS. ADAMS.
For County Treasurer:
w. T. HALLE.
H. w. COFFIELD.
For County Recorder:
C. E. PORTER.
THoS. v. BROWN.
j. H. (JoHN) CLAY.
]. A. LAWRENCE.
For County Assessor:
LAWRENCE o. WELLS.
For County Judge First District:
w. A. MITCHELL.
w. ]. HOBBS
of Bonnie Terre.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1916-04-21

Judge Chas. G. Revelle of the Mis-
souri, Supreme Court, appointed by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29
WINDsORvILLE

Joseph French was in Augusta OF
business Tuesday.
All schools in town closed Friday
| June 3d.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Oxley and chill
dren of Boston are guests Of thei
aunt, Mrs. Annie Sproul.
p. W. Scott Of East Pittston was
business visitor in town Tuesday.
Pearl Crummell of Somerville wa
among the Sunday visitors in Thu
neighborhood.
L. 3. Hisle. went to Pittsfield Sat
urday, June "a. as a delegate from
kennebec county to the Rural Mai
Carriers State convention.
l.. 3. French will give a dance il
Maple Grove pavilion Saturday eve
ming, July list, Overlock's orchestra o,
five pieces will furnish the music.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Hallowel have
removed to South China.
| The friends of George Doe, a former
| resident Of this neighborhood, will be
pleased to learn that he has accepted
fine position in Rockland. Mass
Lorenzo York and son were visitors
in Augusta Saturday.
! Miss Grace Pinkham arrived or
| Wednesday from Boston, where she
passed the winter with her brother
Kenneth Pinkham
Dalbert Hallowell went to Augusta
Monday. He has employment at the
State hospital
George Everett Of Auburn was a
visitor in town Monday.
Miss Ella Weber is making an ey-
tended visit to friends in Augusta.
Oakland and Phillips.
Glennie Brown and Matte Reed
were visitors at Coopers' Mills last
week.
Miss Matte Kenney of Lewiston
was caller in this neighborhood on
Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. Welcome Reed Of
Weeks Mills were entertained Sun
day at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Her
bert Brown.
Arthur Brann Of Coopers' Mills
was in town on business Tuesday.
Harold Sproul was at home from Au-
gusta over Sunday.
Anthony and Herbert Brown were
at Weeks Mills on business Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Stanchfield
and children. who passed the winter
with Simon French, have returned to
Salem, Mass
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sproul and little
daughter of Augusta were guests on
Sunday Of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. Sproul.
Alvah Trask. Arthur Piper, Anthony
Brown and Amos Smell are at work
in the woods for ]. w. French, pealing
pulpwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

Dollar Days would not be worth get
ting enthused about if they were mere
ly days of large sales for the mer-
chants. But in Augusta, at least the
mention of Dollar Days will awaken
in the minds Of shoppers memories of
bargains never before equalled. Last
year Augusta inaugurated her first
event of this kind and it went into the
records s being the greatest event
of its kind ever attempted by the COM
bined efforts Of the merchants. This
year July and I. Thursday and Fri
day. new standards will be set up in
bargain giving. For, in many instan-
ces, the merchants will sell Dollar
Day" bargains at less than the original
cost Of the goods-in many other in
stances at practically the wholesale
prices OF such goods. The two days
set will be harvest days for shoppers
all over Kennebec county. The wo-
man and the man, too-who has an
eye to economy will watch for the ad-
vertising which will soon loom big in
the Journal. Every store will have an
interesting story to tell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29
ADJUSTMENTS
OPERA HOUSE
Last Times Today, John Barrymore in
Are You a Mason?" South Ameri-
can Travel Pictures, and Others

The prominent star, John Barrymore,
who attained phenomenal popularity
throughout the world as an irresistible
screen comedian, in the Famous Play
ers Film Company's comedy-triumphs,
AN American Citizen" and The Man
from Mexico" surpasses both his form
err screen successes in the five-part film
adaptation of Leo Ditrichstein' S excru-
ciatinelv funny farce, Are You Ma
SOM" This subject was selected as the
vehicle for Mr.. Barrymore's return TO
the screen because it represents, more
than any other comedy of similar rep
utation, the type of dramatic humor
best adapted to the inimitable talents
of this star Mr.. Barrymore's support
ing cast pleases, with Helen Freeman
in the role of Helen Perry; Charles
Dickson as Amos Bloodgood; Harold
Lockwood as Bob Travers; w. Dickin-
son as George Fisher; and D. Mitchell
as detective Ketchum. Also the South
American Travel pictures, and others
Friday and Saturday, Frank Losee in
THE Evil Thereof '-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

Tho children Of st. Mary's Sunday
school made their annual excursion
Wednesday morning. going to Island
Park, Cobbosseecontee, where they
passed the day. The party left at 8
o'clock in tho morning from the church
on State street, two cars being reQuir-
ed to carry the youngsters and those
who went to care for them and it was
as happy a party as one could wish to
see. On arriving at the lake the chill
dren enjoyed themselves by indulging
in games and other sports until the
time for lunch came and the way in
which the contents Of the lunch boxes
disappeared showed that the young
sters had brought their appetites with
them. The afternoon was enjoyably
passed as had been the morning, after
which the party returned to Augusta
in season for supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

V. H. Dunning & Co. have on dis
play in the window Of their clothing
store at 237 Water street mechanical
device which Is very appropriate al
this time and attracts no end Of at
tentton. Near the front of the window
is a figure of Uncle Sam, one OF his
arms being movable, and with the
hand on this arm he raps on the glass
three times to call attention, after
which he points behind him to a high
crowned, wide trimmed Mexican ha,
and other articles Of apparel, all be.
Ing labelled Mexico"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29
MUNICIPAL COURT
Two Intoxieaton Cases Disposed of
Two Larceny Cases Continued

The only business Wednesday before
the municipal court, so far as the compile
ton Of cases was concerned, consisted
of two arrangements on the charge of in
toxication, in which both respondents
were found guilty and given a small fine
and costs.
Another matter which was taken up
by the court but in which there is as yet
no arraignment, was that of Albert s.
Nichols, who was arrested Tuesday night
on complaint of w. V. Hunt, who alleged
that Nichols took s32S in cash that day
from the Office of w. V. Hunt & Co. at
the foot of Winthrop street. The respon-
dent was represented by B. F. Maher and
the case was, at the request of the court,
continued one week, the respondent fur
nishing s2o bail for appearance.
Leo Michaud, aged IA years, also had an
audience with the court, although his
case, like the foregoing. was continued
for one week. Leos troubles arose from
his inability to resist a desire to go into
the junk business. and to that end he
broke into several places in search OF ma
terial that he could sell and thus in
crease the amount of coin to jingle in his
pocket Among other places he visited
the Homan house on State street ana
gained an entrance to the cellar, but could
get no farther. He also broke into the
building of the Kennebec Carpet Cleaner
Co. on Child street, where he secured a
variety of articles, and it was this break
that led to his arrest. He will have an
opportunity to tell the court all about it
next Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

Burleigh Jones, son Of Charles A.
Jones Of the Thomaston road, near the
National Home. who was member OF
the class of 1916 Of the Cony High
school. was in addition to being one of
the ten honor students Of the class,
neither absent nor tardy even one day
during the four years Of the course.
On many occasions during the four
years he had walked in town when
the cars were. not running on the To-
gus line and had walked out home at
such times that his father could not
come after him with q team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

Francis Ford and Grace Cunard APP
pear in a most interesting episode of
Peg O. the Ring" Their thrilling es-
cape from the lions den is shown in
today's installment. Do not miss it.
The Pathe Weekly contains many
interesting views Of notable events Of
the past two weeks.
Mack Swain. otherwise known as
Ambrose" produces million laughs
in his latest Keystone comedy, His
Bitter Pill"
Almost here Hall Gaines world re-
nowned masterpiece, 1.-The Christian
This great feature will be shown on
Friday and Saturday of this week with
no advance in admission fee-Advt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

The above picture is the baseball
team of Cony High school for the past
year, which contained a large num-
Der of the schools best athletes and
most popular students, nearly all Of
whom were in this years graduating
class. From right to left the men in
the picture are Frank Sprague, the
team manager; Chester Haskell,
catcher; Paul McGouldrick, who acted
as pitcher; George Dennis, center
fielder; Walter Brennan, pitcher ard
fielder: Coach Clinton Thompson;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

Phillip McGouldrick, second baseman;
Ezra Pierce, right fielder; Arnold Tab
er, third baseman; Ralph McCourt-
ney, short-stop. and Francis Hill,
first baseman.
All of these men have very good
records in interscholastic athletics, and
they also represent among their mem
bers nearly all of the other school
teams, including football basketball
track. debating, the only other school
team being tennis, which is not rep
resented in this picture. Brennan,
graduating this year, has a record of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

having played in every inning Of every
game since he entered Cony four years
ago, Haskell is thought to be the fin
est backstop the school has had in
years, Taber and Dennis are both fast
track men and play good baseball
Hill, who has also acted as catcher, is
fine first sacker Phil McCourtney
has done excellent work at second
this season, his brother Paul has
pitched several games this season in a
very creditable manner, and McCourt-
ney and Pierce both made good in their
positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

The Rockland Courier Gazette OF
June q says that Mildred Verne
Mitchell. the young Friendship girl
who lost both legs in an automobile
accident at the Thomaston railroad
crossing last summer, writes from Au-
gusta that she is making progress in
stenography, typewriting and vocal
music, and that she expects to enter
Augusta High school this fall She has
become used to artificial legs. and is
able to walk without clutches. Her
music teacher expresses confidence that
she will be able to earn her living with
her voice. Many persons here are fol-
lowing her career with interest and
sympathy"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29
JOICE

Mrs. c. F. Donnell who has been
visiting at her old home for few days
has returned to her home in Windsor.
Judson Parker returned Monday from
Albion, having been called there by
the illness of his sister.
The Kings Daughters meeting has
been postponed until July IS. when
they will meet with Mrs. Selena Hill :
dreth.
Mrs. Maude McKindsley has been in
formed that her father, William Gray,
who underwent surgical treatment at
the Augusta General hospital is rapid
ly improving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

The warm weather of the past two
days has revived the sport of swim
ming in the river and large numbers
Of boys, both big and little ones are
now daily disporting themselves in the
water and along the shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

George F. Messer, night dispatcher
in the superintendent office Of the
Lewiston, Augusta & Waterville Street
Railway in Augusta, who has for the
past five weeks been off duty because
OF illness. is now improving, and OK
poets to be able sometime next week
to again take up the work Of the Of
flee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

Coach Thompson gave fine satisfac-
ton as an instructor and trainer, and
Frank Sprague. now in the National
Guard, did his work as manager in a
very business-like way.
The team won about half Of its
games and played through a long
schedule very successfully. To the
rest of the school it seems as If al
most the entire athletic body leaves
with this years class, but no doubt
the gap will be filled from those COM
ing in. as has been done in past years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29
Thursday, June 20, 1916.
LOCAL BRIEFS
Vacation


There's a lake high in the mountains,
In the wilderness of Maine,
And hear it softly calling,
Calling me to come again.
Mirroring the sky above 1t,
Crystal clear the depths below,
Where the flashing trout are playing,
On the surface, lilies blow.
In the coves a mother sheldrake
Hovers DER her little brood,
Guarding well when danger threatens,
Teaching them to find their food.
Walled on all four sides it nestles,
Calmly smiling at the sky.
AS the buck strides down at sunset,
From his fastness wild and high.
There the loon-call comes a-ringing,
Echoes back from rocky walls,
And at times a moose will answer
Ere the twilight shadow falls.
Soon my campfire smoke shall tower,
And above the CHEEKY blaze,
In the fry-pan, trout shall watt their
Incense down the woodland ways.
On bunk of fragrant cedar
Sleep shall bless my tired eyes,
While the Night Wind sings Of slumbel
TIL the morning sun shall rise.
kenneth Fuller Lee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

Imperial Lodge. Degree Of Honor. will
observe Degree Of Honor day Friday, June
80. at the home Of Miss Emma Jones on
River avenue. Gardiner. If stormy. the
observance will be held on the next fair
day. Members take the 10 Am. car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

F.. n. Carver Of Boston. former audi
tor Of State printing for Maine. is in
the city for few days on matters con-
nected with real estate which he owns
in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29
COLONIAL THEATRE

"The Basear of cawnpore," Triangle
Feature With n. B. Warner; Fran
els Ford and Grace Cunard IN Peg
O. the Rns;" Pathe News; Mack
Swain and LouelIa Maxam in "His
Bitter Pill" Keystone Comedy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

The Tinkers' Singing Orchestra will
open its season at Island Park, Cobbos-
teecontee, on Saturday, July l, which an
nouncement will be received with pleasure
by all who have heard this popular mu-
steal organization in the past.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

ager for the f. L. Worcester State Farm
Agency. has bought the G. w. Parker
farm, located in Gardiner, for invest
ment.-Adv. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

Alec Hart. formerly of Rockland. passed
away Tuesday in this city. aged 63 years
Services were held at II o'clock Wednes
day morning at the Augusta State hos
pital and interment was made at the hos
pital cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church will meet at 2.3o today (Thurs-
day. with Mrs. w. S. Martin, SO Stone
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-29

The Ocean Point House is open for
the season, under the same manage
ment. Just the place for a safe and
sane Fourth.-Adv.