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Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27
Why You See Il

II you spin a quarter and watch it
you will see both sides Of the coin a,
the same time. This is explained, says
the Popular Science Monthly. by the
fact that the senses Of man retain i'm
pressions a little time. 1t is, indeed,
the explanation Of motion pictures.
Your vision persists and your percep-
ton Of objects is continued after the
object itself has disappeared. This al
lows you to see two parts Of thing
even such opposites as the front and
ck-simultaneously.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

The football practice at the high
school was taken part in by 23 boys
Tuesday afternoon and the first team
was given a long and hard drill against
the second. The boys in the first car
ried the ball well and were able to gain
at will. On the defensive they also put
up strong game apd were able to hold
the second without much trouble. They
were given a long drill in formation
plays and much attention was devoted
to the forward pass. The team plays
Skowhegan next Saturday and is look
ing forward to a hard game and one
that they will have to put forth every
effort to win.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27
Taft on Wilson's Support Of carranza.

have said that the last Administra-
tlon but for the shortness of it's tenure
would have recognized Huerta 1t
would have done SO because Huerta
was the only authority exercising
power to maintain law and order and
to protect American rights in Mexico,
and because he manifested a purpose
to do so. We had nothing to do with
his character, if he was de facto the
head of the only government there
was. We had no right to sit in judg-
ment upon his guilt or innocence as to
Madero's death. But If there was
doubt of his power to maintain him
self, 1t was not necessary to recognize
him. We could merely have waited to
see whether his power would be con-
firmed. This Is the course Mr.. Evarts
as Secretary Of State in Mr.. Hayes's
Administration pursued with Diaz. He
waited a year. We might have done
the SAME thing. Had we recognized
Huerta or had we recognized no one,
we should not have been responsible
for any result. AS 1t was, we made it
our policy to do everything possible to
drive Huerta out of power, and we
waged war upon him at Vera Cruz at
cost of valuable American lives and
hundreds of Mexican lives. We sue
ceeded. We drove Huerta out of
power and then we became responsible
for Mexican anarchy. We became re-
sponsible for Villa: we became re-
sponsible for Carranza. We have
recognized Carranza when his power
in Mexico is far less confirmed than
was Huerta's and after a record of
murder and anarchy by his forces that
equals anything Mexico has suffered
from Villa. We have incurred the
enmity of the Mexican people. We
have brought on ourselves the inva-
sion of the criminal bandit and mur-
derer Villa by course that even that
outlaw has much ground for claiming
to be lacking in good faith. After the
Columbus raid, we sent punitive ex-
pedition to capture Villa; and having
punished many of his followers. we al
lowed our troops to remain in Mexico,
though all hope of capturing Villa had
passed. Because the Administration
did not have the moral courage to
meet political criticism and withdraw
our troops, they were exposed to the
slaughter at Carrizal by Carranza's
troops. And after all this, we are par
leying with Carranza by commission.
yale Review.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

The variety of uses to which an au-
tomobile may be put was well illus
trated Tuesday when a machine came
down College avenue towing behind
It one of the standard butcher wagons
in which was three sheep. The shafts
Of the wagon were hitched to the rear
axle of the car and it seemed to be
going along as we'll as though horse
was attached to it, and as for the
sheep they appeared to be enjoying
their rather fast ride. The conveyance
attracted great deal of attention and
everyone stopped to take look at it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27
Street Commissioner Estey has

Street Commissioner Estey has a
number of teams hauling rock for the
crushing machine which will now have
to be run at capacity to supply the rock
for the Hassam paving job. The refuse
from this rock is to be used to fix up
other streets. Nearly enough rock has
already been landed at the pit and as
/, the crusher has been thoroughly over
hauled and put in the best possible con-
dition. new screen added and new sills
put under the building, it is expected
that it will run with very little trouble
this year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

The regular meeting of the Board Of
Education will be. held at the City
building Wednesday evening. So far as
is known there is nothing of import
ance to be considered, nothing having
come up during the past month out of
the routine business that needs to be
considered.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

and jump freight" wac the orders Of
the officer. 20. let me ride on this train.
don't like freights." was the request
Of the fellow but. the officer was hard
hearted and it was up into the yards for
the fellow. When he was taken from
the eastbound traia the officer asked
him who he was and got the reply. On
ly bum.%
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

The cross-country runners at the high
school to the number of nine were out
Tuesday afternoon and completed the
best workout Of the season. The boys
who compose this squad are nearly all
experienced runners and under the di-
rection of Coach Ladd they are coming
along rapidly and will doubtless be able
to give a good account of themselves in
the annual Kennebec Valley meet which
will be held Oct. 2S.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

The other part of the Hassam on
lower Main street was treated to a coat
of tarvia Tuesday afternoon and. the
tar composition will be applied Wednes
day. This will complete the covering Of
the Hassam for this year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Night Ticket Agent w. w. Roderick
is on duty days in the place of the reg
ular agent, J. l.. Murray. who is out
because Of the death of his wife, and
George Goodnosis taking Mr.. Roderick's
place at night
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

The choir of the Free Baptist church
on Getchell street will hold a social
at the church vestry Wednesday even
ing. which will take the form of an
old fashioned spelling bee and Cap
tain Silas Adams will be the school
master There will also be literary
and musical program and refresh
nients will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

The members of the Knights of Col
umbus of this city will go to Augusta
Wednesday night to attend the recep-
ton to be given there to Supreme
knight James \. F1aherty. The Wat
erville men will go down on the elec-
tric car leaving here at $40.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness and help
in our great bereavement. Also for the
many beautiful flowers sent.
MRS. FOREST B. CANNON,
MIR. AND MRS. CHAS. PACKARD.
Mr.. AND MRS. ROY CANNON.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Harry w. Kidder fwho has been
passing the summer here 4eft Tuesday
morning for Washington. D. c.. where
he will resume his work in the Con-
gressional Library.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Clarence R. Spaulding of the Hassam
Paving Co. was in the city Tuesday on
business for the company. which is to
do the job Of paving for the city this
fall
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Mr. and Mrs. James L. Read. who
have been passing the summer at their
cottage at Great Pond, are at their
home ir the city for a time
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

! Six drunks were before the police
court Tuesday morning and all were
given the usual fine and costs. Two of
them had the necessary money to pay
and the other four joined the personal
ly conducted excursion which is run oc-
casionally by Headquarters Officer Stur-
tevant. Their address will be Augusta
for the next Is days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

A regular meeting of The Damon
club will be held at it's rooms on
Maine street Wednesday evening at
o'clock Business of Importance is to
come up and all members are asked to
make a special effort to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

: Mr.. and Mrs. o. D. Seavey of Bethel,
who have been in the city for the past
few days to attend the funeral OF
George w. Seavey, returned home
Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

The ticket sale for Where are My
Children?" opened at the City Opera
house ticket office Tuesday morning
and it was announced that the sale had
been fully as large as for the celebrated
picture, The Birth of Nation" Man
ager Kelleher is looking forward to
crowded houses all three nights.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

DR.. and Mrs. F. c. Thayer who have
been in Pittsburg. Pa. where Mr.
Thayer attended the annual conven-
tion of 33d degree Masons returned
home Tuesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Thirty-six thousand pounds OF cascafa
bark were cut in the Siuslaw nations.
forest in Oregon during the latter nan u
last year. The product possesses meo''''
nal properties.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

The marriage intentions of Amos A.
Winters and Miss Georgia Reed Grindle.
both of this city, were placed on file at
the city clerks office Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

= The annual meeting of ST.. Omer
Commandery, Knights, Templar, will
= be held at the Masonic hall Wednesday
evening at which time the officers for
, the coming year will be elected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Mrs. B. D. Mcclellan left Tuesday aft
ernoon for a short visit with friends in
Portland. ~
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Miss Mollie Lang. Of Minneapolis. Minn.,
now Mrs. John Anderson. proposed, to An
derson. she said. and also went, to the
courthouse alone for the license.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Word has been received in the city
by friends of the death in Gibson, Pa,
of the infant son of Rev. and Mrs.
Robert NJ. Kellerman.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Webster Williams left Tuesday
morning for Pennington where he is
to officiate as Judge at the Farming
ton Fair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Basil Larkin has completed his du-
ties with the Kennebec Log Driving
Co. and has entered the employ OF
Hon. Martin Bartlett as a chauffeur.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Mrs. Hascall 8. Hall and daughter,
Mary, left Tuesday afternoon for Bos-
ton where Miss Mary will enter school
for the year.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Principal Drew T. Harthorn Of Co.
burn went to Portland Tuesday after
noon on short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Mrs. c. j. Abbey of Skowhegan is the
guest Of friends in the city for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

c. D. MCGOWAN of Bangor was in the
city Tuesday on short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Miss Agnes McDonough returned
Tuesday from 10-days trip to Mon
treal and White Mountain points.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Miss Jennie Blye left Tuesday for q
short visit with friends in Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

e. L. Tobey-of North Fairfield was
a business caller in the city for time
Tuesday. " --
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Earl r. Jones of South China was a
business caller In the city for the day
Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

!, LOOKING FOR A DENTIST?
{, II so. come in and consult US. We
.can assure You that If you intrust
the work to US that 1t will be we'll
done; done right in every particular
.and at as moderate a cost as first
class work can be done for We
make a speciality Of bridge work.
! DR.. S. A. COBB'S
F. Maine Dental Parlors,
~ Main Street. Tel. 33e.W
idtf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

Hon. Martin F. Bartlett left Tuesday
morning for Rockland on business
trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-09-27

his.
TT is a new principle" he says
briefly. II discovered it after long ex-
periments."
Mr.. Lombard went on to state q few
facts about his invention.
This gun can be fired indefinitely
without heating" he said. THE ordi-
nary machine gun is water jacketed,
and has to be cooled after a certain
number of discharges.
1.-THE velocity of the shot on leaving
the tube or muzzle is as great or
greater in this gun than in any other,
or from 2100 to $500 feet second. The
gun fires a steel ball, 38 or A caliber.
There being no cartridge, the cost of
the ammunition Is but one sixteenth
Of that used in our present machine
guns.
THE gun is fred by power. there
being no springs used. Any kind Of
power can be used. Here we employ
electricity. but in the field a battery of
these guns, mounted on an automobile
body could be operated from the en-
gine Of the auto. In field works the
guns could be supplied with power
from a central plant having a gasoline
or steam engine to generate electricity.
Might Throw Bombs, Too.
1.-THE weight of the gun, ready for
service, is but It's pounds. Two men
could carry it in the field. The am
munition being very compact, eight
balls can be carried in the space re-
quired for one cartridge.
I'm the model we are using polished
steel bicycle balls. In the fuil-sized
gun a special steel ball will be used
which can be turned out in quantities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-16
TO FLY
May Make Trips to Headquar-
ters in Airship.
Funston Gets First Report
From Invading Force.

San Antonio. March 16.-The first
report from Brig. Gen. Persh1ng'
commanding the expeditionary force
into Mexico, to Major General Fun
ston stating that all was going We'll,
was received at Fort Sam Houston
this morning. The report dealt with
the strength of General Pershlng
command, the disposition of the va
rious units and the officers, the dis
tance of the first days march, and
the movement of the Carranza troops
All these matters come under the
censorship, however, and were not
given out -s-a-s--.s.---.-,-
General Funston today arranged for
a direct government wire to Columbus,
N NJ. At the same time it was an
nounced that General Pershing might
make frequent trips between the field
forces and Columbus. In this way the
commander of the eXpeditionary
forces can keep in close touch with
the head of the southern department.
Fly to Headquarters.
1t was suggested at Fort Sam HouS-
ton that the machines of the first
aero squadron be used to enable Cen
eral Pershing to make swift trips
back and forth.
Major Malvern Hill Barnum, chief
of staff to General Funston, today
announced that the scattered patrol
forces along the border had been in
rect to headquarters here. Hitherto
these details have been reported di-
rect to the nearest commanding Of
ficer. It is desired to have such in
formation as speedily as possible at
headuuarterS
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-16
WORK OF BANDITS
Believe Villa Scouts Made
Bridge Attack.
Troopers on Guard Fired on,
but None Injured.
Who WILL BE EXECUTIONER?
Troopers Camp for Night Ten
Miles Beyond Border.
DefactO Soldiers Friendly, but
Situation Is Tense.
Who WILL Be ExECUTIONER?

San Antonio, March 16.-Brigadier
General Pershing's suspicious sart
into Mexico without opposition f-om
Mexican forces and apparently with
out serious disturbance resulting along
the border was the big topic of con-
versation today at Fort Sam Houston.
headquarters of Major General : d
erick Funston. Next in interest was
the successful working of the censor
ship imposed by General Funston aft
er it was decided to catch and pun
ish Francisco Villa for the Columbus
outrage. Ever since he began plan
ming the expeditionary movement Cen
eral Funston has paid close attention
to the attitude of Carranza and his
followers.
When General Pershing wired yes
terday that he had crossed the border
and had been Joined by the Carranza
force stationed at Palomas, the major
general evinced great satisfaction
This was heightened this morning
when early reports indicated the only
violence along the entire border oc-
Cured near Kingsville, Tex, where &
small detachment of troops guarding
the Barredo bridge on the St. Louis,
Brownsville & Mexican railway was
fired on in the dark about midnight
Reports on Shooting Vary.
First stories of the affair were that
at least one hundred shots were ex
changed before the attackers, said to
be Mexican bandits. although this was
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More Than 100 Homes Report
ed Burned to Ground.
Fate of the Inhabitants Has
Not Been Learned.
REFUGEE REACHES COLUMBUS
News Bearer Escaped When He
Saw Bandits Coming.
Five Male Members of POlancO
Family All Killed.

Ell Paso, Tex, March 16.-Colonia
Dublan, the Mormon settlement in the
Casas Grandes valley, is in ruins as
result of an invasion of Villa bandits,
according to a report which reached
El Paso from Columbus, n. M The
news of the burning of the Mormon
village of more than 100 homes was
brought to Columbus by Alexander
Straut, who barely escaped with his
life.
Whether the Mormons were muir
dered or whether they escaped to the
not known.
Flames Seen for Miles.
Mr.. Straut, who was on top of one
of the one-story houses when he saw
the Villa band of 500 soldiers ap-
proaching leaped to the ground,
mounted a horse and rode away as
the bandits entered the town on their
mission of destruction. AS Mr.. Straut
rode away, the flames from the burn
ing buildings could be seen for miles.
With Mr.. Stuart was a man named
Tracy, who also was a member of the
Mormon colony. Tracy also barely
escaped with his life. He remained at
Columbus to act as scout for the
United States army.
Polanco Men Killed.
According to Stuart's story, the five
male members of the Polanco family
were murdered by Villa bandits while
at the Corralitos ranch on Monday,
but the three Polanco girls were taken
prisoners The men who were shot to
death were Gregory, Mucio, Geronimo,
Davis A. and Valentine Polanco.
The bandits approached the ranch
house and represented themselves to
be- -Garranza soldiers After request
ing food, the bandits opened fire on
the Polanco men. killing some of them
in the house and others in the corral
as they ran to their horses. After
looting the ranch house and seizing
the horses, the bandits moved on to-
ward the Colonia DubIan settlement.
Whether the bandits will attempt to
attack the Carranza soldiers and Nor
mon settlers at Casas GrandeS is not
known. The direction said to have
been taken by the bandits was to the
south and east of Casas Grandes in the
Galeana district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-16
AMERICANS FLEE
Residents of Nacozari and Tor
reOn in Flight.
Some to Border, Others to
Larger Coast Cities.

Washington, March 16.-The Amer
ican colonists of Nacozari in northern
Sonora and Torreon in Chihuahua are
in flight toward the United States
State department dispatches today
said Americans in Mexico particularly
in the interior states, Were leaving in
large numbers either for the United
States or the larger coast ports
where better protection was provided
by Carranza troops. Reports from
Mexico City, Nacozari, Torreon and
points in Sonora said Americans were
leaving. A report from Mexican
sources said that General Gales mill
tary governor of Sonora had placed
5000 troops in northeast Sonora for
the suppression of border raids.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-16
TROOPS ON MOVE
Two Train Loads Pass Through
Topeka Today.
Bound From Government Forts
to Mexican Border.

Twenty-eight cars carrying troops
and equipment from Fort ROBINSON,
Neb., en- route to the Mexican border
passed through Topeka today over the
Rock Island. The train carried the
headquarters; the band; machine gun
troop and troops F. and G. of the
Twelfth cavalry. Col. H. G.. Sickel is
in command of the movement.
The train contained one commissary
car, six tourist cars and twenty-one
cars carrying horses and equipment.
1t arrived in the city at f0:45 o'clock,
and left half hour later. Apparently
no particular effort is being made to
reach the border at once the troops
having been several days moving
from Fort Robinson to Topeka.
The movement this morning is the
first of a number that are to be routed
to the border through Toueka. Early
this afternoon a trainload of troops
from Fort Meade under command of
Lieut.. Col. J. c. Waterman passed
through Topeka over the Rock Island
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-03-16
ANOTHER CALM
INDICATES drive
ISLOSINC FORCE
Speedy Resumption of Verdun
Attack Not Expected.
Believe Germans Plan Flank
Movement Next.
KAISER'S NAVY HEAD QUITS
Admiral Won Tirpitz Resigns
Marine Minister.
No Change in Submarine Cam
paign Is Signified.
Believe Germans Plan Flank
Movement Next.
kAISER'S NAVY HEAD QUITS
Admiral Won Tirpitz Resigns
Marine Minister.
No Change in Submarine Cam
paign Is Signified.

London, March 16.-One of the fire.
uuent pauses which have character
lied the German campaign for Verdun
is again in evidence. After having
made their gains of Tuesday to the
west of the Meuse in the direction of
Dead Mans Hill the crown prince
forces have not advanced to the at
tack.
Speedy resumption of the drive in
this sector is not indicated as prob
able, as a slackening in the intensity
of the bombardment has been report
ed. Apparently there is anticipation
on the part of the French that the
next German move may be made to
the southeast of the fortress, in a
flanking operation as the French guns
have been active along the heights of
the Meuse overlooking the Woevre
plain.
1t is officially declared in Berlin
that the change in the head of the
ministry of marine, involving the re-
tirement of Admiral Won Tirpitz who
is succeeded by Admiral Won Capelle,
signifies no change in the German
governments submarine policy
Trenches Destroyed.
Paris, March 16.-There has been
no further infantry action in the re-
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Colonel DOdd Leads Second u.
$. Invading Force
Into Mexico Near Douglas to
Rescue Mormon CoIOnists.
REFUGEES LEAD WAY BACK
500 COlOnists Believed Safe,
but Properties Looted.
Pershing's Expedition Vending
Way Across Desert Today.

Eel Paso, March 16.-The second
column under Colonel Dodd, which
entered Mexico yesterday or early to-
day from Culbertson's ranch, Arizona.
was striking southwark along the
foothills of the Sierre Madres on
forced marches to the relief of Dub
Ian, Mexico, where a colony of Ameri-
can Mormons is located.
Mormons who left their families in
Dublan were acting as scouts and
guides for Dodd's infantry. Repre-
sentatives of the Mormon church in
FL Paso were fearful that the relief
expedition would be too late, as Willis
tas were reported two days ago to
have announced their intention of de-
stroying the Dublan colony.
Mormon Bishop Flecs.
Mormon Bishop Hurst and his son
arrived in Juarez on Mexico &
Northwestern freight train from Casas
Grandes with the first definite news
that the 500 American Mormons there
were safe. having left their colony
which afterwards was reported looted
by bandits. They had not even heard
of the punitive expedition when young
Hurst left Guzman. He even doubted
that the Villistas had heard of it as
the bandits were lingering in the vi
cinity of Casas Grandes. Carranza's 8
strict censorship since the Columbus
raid has prevented news of the United
States governments plans filtering in
to interior Chihuahua, he said
Pick Up Villa Wounded.
Behind cavalry scouts, Colonel Slo-
GUMS column of infantry, artillery
and cavalry was marching this after
noon across the alkali waste of the
Chihuahua desert on the line of re-
treat Villa took following his defeat
at Columbus.
The trail was marked by wounded
Nillistas, who unable to accompany
their outlawed leader, had been aban-
doned to their fate. A wagon train
returning to Columbus last night
brought ten such Villistas caught in
the net of scouts thrown out ahead Of
the expedition.