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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14
OREGON ASKS
GEN. GAVIRA FOR
PARRAL DETAILS

Ell Paso, April 13.-General Alvaro OBJ
RECON, Mexican minister of war, has tele-
graphed Gen. Gabriel Gavira, commander
Of the Juarez garrison, for details of the
shooting Of American soldiers by citi-
zens Of Parral. General Obregon's dis
patch. dated Queretaro, April II. reads:
my department. desiring to bring to
the knowledge of the army the lament
able incident occurring yesterday in the
city Of Parral, Chihuahua. between the
people of that city and an American
force belonging to the troops engaged in
the pursuit Of Villa, communicates this to
you in order that you in turn may make
it known to your subordinates and give
it also to the press so that the people
may know the facts as they were.
eat o'clock in the afternoon an Amer
lean force composed Of $50 men entered
that city and the authorities Of the same
notified the commander of the said force
that the Americans should vacate it.
'aThe commander OF the Americans be-
gan to carry out the wish of the author
tiles, when the people of the city or
ganized a meeting of protest against the
entrance into the city Of the American
troops without permission.
1.-THE civil authorities tried to avoid a
conflict, but their forces were not suffi-
Gent to handle the situation. In the
friction which resulted one American
soldier was killed and several citizens
were wounded. The municipal president,
Joe De La Luz Herrera. and the consti-
nationalist generals Garcia, Losano and
Hernandez, with some Of their ofhcials
and troope. tried to calm the people and
succeeded thus in avoiding an incident
that might have taken very large proper
items. The American force left our city.
IT have informed :be first chief Of tls
occurrence"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14
MANCHESTER

Mrs. Isaac Mark Of Andover. N. B.,
who has been the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Croker at "Maplewood," the
past three weeks, has returned home.
Mrs. Alden p. Spear went Tuesday
to Bristol, CT, to visit her daughter.
Mrs. Chas. Davis.
Miss Ruth Farr has gone to Great
Island, Harpswell, where she has been
engaged to take charge of a school of
40 scholars.
Mrs. A. s. Boswell went Tuesday to
Boston to visit her sons for a couple
Of weeks.
Mrs. Oren Howard Of Leicester,
Mass, and A. S. Croker Of Worcester,
Mass, who have been visiting their
brother. Geo. Croker. have returned
to their respective homes.
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ASKS WITHDRAWAL
CONTINUED from Page One,

ed. the said incident could not continue
as q proposal for the reciprocal pass
ing Of troops"
The fact that the United states had
incorrectly interpreted the note Of
March 10. was called to the attention
Of the Washington government, the
statement points out, in note dated
March II. This note likewise empha-
sized that the passage Of troops would
be permitted ''only If, unfortunately,
from this time forward there should be
repeated irruptions like the one re"is-
tered at Columbus or Of any other kind
whatever at any point of the frontier
line"
On March IS, the statement contin-
ues, Frank Polk, acting secretary OF
state, in an interview with the Car
rama confidential agent, deplored not
having received the observations OF
the Mexican government before Amer
lean troops crossed the border, declar-
ing that the passage Of troops took
place in the best Of faith and in the
belief that 1t would not be necessary to
enter into more details of an agree
ment which was considered definite
and ended.
Declaration Confirmed
These declarations made by Mr..
Polk were later confirmed on March
% to the Mexican representative by
Secretary Lansing, who stated also
that he was sorry at having interpret
ed wrongly the contents of the said
note in respect to the passage of
troops and that they would not 'ad-
vance more to the south of the place
where they then were.
Reference is also made to in the note
to declarations made by President Will
son on March 26, saying "the expedi-
ton was ordered under an agreement
with the de facto government of Mex
leo for the purpose only Of capturing
the bandit Villa, whose forces have
invaded territory Of the United States
and on no pretext whatever would we
order an invasion of that republic or
a violation of it's sovereignty"
THAT idea," continues the note,
published by His Excellency President
Wilson, was rectified on March 81 by
a message sent to our confidential
agent in Washington, in which he was
instructed to call your attention to the
idea indicated, since the note Of
March 10 referred to the reciprocal
passage Of troops only in case that in
cidents like those which occurred at
Columbus should be repeated"
"Object Fulfilled" .
In concluding, the note, which is
signed by Candida Aguildar, secretary
for foreign affairs, points out that as
the American expedition has fulfilled
it's object in so far as it will be able
to do so, as the party headed by Villa
has already been dispersed, and, fl
nally, because there are Mexican
troops in sufficient numbers pursuing
them, and more forces are being sent
to exterminate the rest of the beaten
party, the first chief of the constitu-
tionalist army, charged with the exec
utive power of the nation, considers
that It is already time to treat with the
United States government for the
withdrawal Of their forces from our
territory.
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TROOPS TO CONTINUE
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Of the TRANSLATION as given out by the
state department are more diplomatic.
In substance, however. the texts are the
same and present the argument that
American troops should be withdrawn
from Mexico as they had been sent on q
misunderstanding by the state depart
ment Of the attitude Of the de facto gov
eminent.
There is one marked difference. In cit
ing reasons for the proposal for the with.
drawal Of the American troops the ofd-
cial text shows this language:
"And because this expedition il not full.
filing its object and undoubtedly cannot
do SO, because the band headed by villa
has already been dispersed-"
The unofficial text says the expedition
'.has fulfilled its object insofar as 1t will
be able to do so.'
Congress will not have opportunity te
show its feelings until 1t meets at noon
tomorrow. News Of the attack on Amer
lean troops reached the capital too late
for the Senate or House to hear about II
before they adjourned for the day.
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BASEBALL TEAMS
GIVEN TRYOUTS

The baseball teams Of the city were all
given try-out Thursday afternoon. Al
Colby the diamond was in good condition
and a short game was played. after
which there was some fast infield prac.
tice. The men showed up fairly well and
Coach Lake was in q position to COM
mence to get line on the work OF the
various men. There was a large squad
out for practice and there seems to be q
number OF aspirants for each position.
The Coburn boys are unable to get on
their diamond AZ yet. but = number ol
them were up to the Colby field and had
. workout there. The high school boyl
had . little workout on their nsld and
Coach Fraser viii get them agoing this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14

A waterville young man was before
Recorder Plumstead Of the municipal
court Thursday morning on the charge
Of breaking up a dance held In one of
the local halls Wednesday evening. He
at first declared that he had nothing
to do with it, but finally admitted that
he was responsible for the trouble. He
was let off with a severe reprimand
by the Recorder. Another young man
who was implicated in the affair and
was taken from the hall the night be-
fore by Patrolman Frost was brought
in before the marshal and given a lee
ture. He agreed that he would give no
more trouble in the future and was not
arrested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14

washington, April 13.-President Wilson
.,.aking at a Jefferson day banquet of
,.,,ocrats from all parts Of the country
49,. tonight prayed that the United
...,.. would not be drawn into a quarrel
~. NJ its own choosing, but asked il the
..or,e were ready to go in where the in
..~.sts of America were coincident with
~. interests of humanity, and have the
.s,,r,ee to withdraw when the interests
:, humanity had been conserved. He was
...arrupted by cheers and shouts of
EYES,
n,r;ng his address the President had
cautioned the European war and the
Mexican question without intimating
Chat were his plans in either Of the
,roblems confronting the United States.
He declared that in the present situa-
zion the responsibility was with the DEM
ocratic party because that party controls
.be government, and that ''it is for u.s. to
hold the balance even and not to allow
son,e malisn influence to depress one side
or the other.
Most of the speech was devoted to re-
viewing the achievements of the Demo-
cratic party during the last three years
ond to a criticism of the Republicans as
the party with "a provincial spirit" The
president asserted that the nation was
better prepared than ever before to show
America can lead the way along the path
Of light. 81
Shouts Of IT. r."
The President declared that he was
mt interested in personal ambition, nor
Aven enthusiasm over party success, but
that he was interested in seeing the load
decreasing humanity lifted. He men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14
The Christian Endeavor
UnionsH old BigB Banquet

Dr.. Shaw said that the ideal Of the
young peoples societies OF, Christian
Endeavor and the Epworth League, 10
the training Of the young peopk. not
retaining them year after year - 10
the case with the church and the sun
day school The ideal 10 to pass them
on into the wider work Of the church
and Of the Kingdom. The young PEG.
pies society IL to train ministers. mis-
sionaries and workers in all depart
ments Of Christian work.
II scarcely ever 30 into . 2. M. C.. A.
but the secretary or some worker does
not say to me, 1T was in the Christian
Endeavor or the Epworth League that
first did personal work.
'"The average minister today does
not receive as much as the average
mechanic. These men who have gone
into the ministry and other branches
Of Christian work have not done 80 for
honor and position. They have gone
into It because there is something in
1t that appeals to them.
DO you know where we are getting
our ministers? We are not getting
them out Of the technical institutions
and larger universities, but we are
getting them out Of Colby (appleuse)
and out Of Amherst and out Of the
smaller religious colleges. Young men
are coming from these institutions
who are not anxious to make $4,000
a year. but have the will and the de-
sire to take the opportunity Of build
ing their lives in the empires that are
to be-" -...
In closing he said that he wanted to
emphasize that 1t is the purpose Of the
Christian Endeavor and the Epworth
League to train young people to take
up the challenge to work for the up
building Of the Kingdom Of God.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14

The front Of the block on Main street
formerly occupied by F. J. Goodridge,
the jeweler, was enclosed Thursday pre-
paratory to making some changes on it
to make it ready for occupancy by s.
Russakoff, who will open jewelry store
there. The upstairs part is to be opened
by a couple Of Cinnamon as a Chinese
restaurant and the work of getting their
place ready is nearly completed. Mr..
Russakor is the proprietor Of a jewelry
store in Skowhegan and 1t is understood
that he intends to move here and make
this his headquarters, retaining the Show
hogan store as q branch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14

TAKEN AGAINST
ATTACKS UP ON
THE U. S. TROOPS
Orders Sent from San Antonio
to Increase Vigilance-No Re-
port from Pershing on Parral
Incident

San Antonio, Texas, April 13.-From
Columbus, N. NJ, to points near the
Chihuahua Durango state line Ameri-
can troops increased their vigilance to-
day against attacks from any quar-
ter. Word that Carranza had requested
the opening of negotiations looking to
their withdrawal went up and down
the line of communications and for
ward. to the camps OF the detached
cavalry columns that have penetrated
the hills and mountains beyond Par
raj in their search for Francisco Villa.
No official communication went to
them and will not until the War de-
partment has communicated the news
and its wishes to Gen. Funston. but or
ders, it was learned. have been sent
from here to take. all precautions
against attack by any organization
whether that of Villa or not.
General Funston received no report
from Gen. Pershing regarding the
Parral incident and late today he knew
no more of that development than was
contained in the report sent forward
by Consul Letcher flpm Chihuahua and
that given in press dispatches from
Washington.
It was assumed that the command
ing officer Of the American detachment
was Maj. Tompkins, who, it was be-
lieved might be having difficulties In
getting his report Of the incident back
to Gen. Pershing. Maj. Tompkins had
with him no field wireless and a cour-
Ter would have been nenecsary for the
transmission Of his report.
Until ordered TO act otherwise, Gen.
Pershing. it was learned, will continue
uniaterruptedly and without material
change his plan Of pursuit Of Villa, but
he also will be expected to carry out
Gen. Funston's orders issued today to
look closely after the guarding Of his
lines Of communication and investigate
carefully all Mexican troop move
ments in his vicinity.
/ General Funston said late today that
he had ordered scouts to watch for the
forces of Gen. Arnulfo Gobez, reported
Yesterday to be moving southeast to-
wards Casas Grandes with the osten-
siole intention Of joining In the pur-
suit of Villa. From the direction in
which he was moving Gen. Gomez
could cut the American line Of COM
munication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14
m SON SPEAKING AT JEFFERSON
DAY BANQUET DRAWS ANSWER
Eyes" when ASKS IF PEOPLE
ARE READY TO SERVE HUMANITY
PRESIDENT Declares He Is Not Interested in Personal Ambition
Nor Enthusiastic Party Success-Shouts of 1T r."
when He Mentions Ambitious Men"

toned none Of the Republican leaders by
name. but when he spoke Of ambitious
men there were shouts Of "T. R."
What the nation demands now"
the President said, sis service essen
TALLY non partisan, not only in con-
sideration Of foreign affairs. but in do
mestic affairs as WELL"
Referring incidentally to Mexico he
told of how a man had urged that
trustees for that nations welfare be
chosen and Of his reply that no nation
had achieved real prosperity and hap
piness for its masses through a trus-
teeship imposed on it from above.
4 It was the first speech Of political
nature that President Wilson has made
for several months and was delivered
before an audience including. nearly all
the members of his cabinet. Democrat
ic members of the Senate and House.
Democratic state chairmen from many
states and other high officials Of the
nation and states.
The President was referred to re-
peatedly as the next President by Sem
ators Hollis and Walsh and Rep. Glass,
who preceded him, and each utterance
of his name was received with enthu-
siastic applause.
Senator Walsh spoke Of the Presf-
dent as a man who "shuns war as the
supreme calamity which can befall the
nation" but who nevertheless pre-
pares for war.
MAY God continue to preserve the
nation in peace" the senator added.
Mrs. Wilson and the wives Of the
cabinet officers occupied box during
the speaking.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14
FAIRFIELD
Lawrence High Baseball Team
Has Practice Game with
Second Team
NEWS BRIEFS OF SPECIAL
INTEREST +~.

The first chance to witness any base.
ball playing in connection with the
Lawrence High school this season. was
seen on the baseball diamond on Thurs
day afternoon when Coach Gregory lin
ed up two teams for short game. The
regulars outclassed the seconds quite
a little but some promising material Is
yet to be found among the new MEM
bers Of the school. The matter Of q
pitcher which has caused some little
worry for some time has almost died
|, away for four men were seen in ac-
ton, serving them up in fine style to
their backstop, which makes this mat
ter no longer question Of doubt.
About 40 candidates were on the field
and all ready to work and Coach Greg
ory had HIS hands full in keeping them
busy. The outAeld will be made UP of
veterans and the only places Of weak
ness are in the hot corner Of the in.
field and many bright stars are fight
ing for supremacy in their positions.
Those who watched the teams in action
one that will equal any of the former
teams that have placed Lawrence
high school on the map in the past.
Ernest Greenwood is seriously Ill at
his home on lower Main street.
Mrs. Fred Savage, who has been
visiting with friends in Madison for
the past few days. has returned to his
home in town.
The Priscilla Embroidery Club was
entertained at the home Of Mrs.
Charles Burrill at her home on Island
avenue Thursday afternoon. The time
was passed in serving and fine social
time was enjoyed by those present.
Dainty refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fairfield, who
have been passing the winter months
in Florida, have returned to their home
in town.
Mrs. Ernest Rolfe, who has been Wis
iting with friendsi ntown for the past
few days, has returned to his home in
Rochester, N. H.
The jolly Eight Club met at the homo
| Of Mrs. William McAuley, Main street,
Thursday evening. The evening was
passed in playing whist and a very en-
! joyable time was reported.
The Needlecraft Sisters met at the
home Of Mrs. Fred Howe. ;NewhalI
street on Thursday afternoon. Light
| refreshments were served.
Miss Verna Curtis has gone to Skow.
| hogan where she will pass the week
end visiting with friends. ~f...
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Champagne Of
Water street are the proud parents Of
son. born on Thursday morning.
Both mother and child are doing well.
Mrs. Andrew Simmons has returned
to her home in Skowbegan, after pass
ing few days with friends In town.
| Mrs. Coleman Brewer Of Augusta is
visiting at the home Of her daughter,
Mrs. Melvin Cronkite. lower Main
street. ''.--
! A special meeting Of the Masons was
held at the Masonic hall on Thursday
evening. Candidates were worked and
business session made up the eve,
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14
CARRANzA At
MEXICO CITY TO
SET UP CAPITAL

Washington. April 13.-General Caran-
"a is preparing Immediately to set up the
capital of his de facto government in
Mexico City. Official reports to the state
department tonight said he expected to
leave Queretaro, the temporary capital.
today and should arrive in Mexico City
tomorrow. Reports said that Carranza,
accompanied by number of his cabinet
officers and other high officials in the
government, arrived in the outskirts of
the city this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14

The Waterville Christian Endeavor
Union. comprising the Christian En-
deavor Societies and Epworth Leagues
Of Waterville, Fairfield. Oakland.
Winslow and Vassalboro held ban
quet at the Pleasant street Methodist
vestry Thursday evening, the princi-
pal addresses being given by Clarence
c. Hamilton Of Boston. field manager
for the Christian Endeavor World.
and DIR. William Shaw. the general
secretary Of the United Society OF
Christian Endeavor.
The occasion was the election Of Of
ficers Of the Waterville Union, the fol-
lowing being chosen: President, Hugh
Robinson Of the Temple street Congre-
gational church; vice presidents. Har-
old Brown Of the Pleasant street Meth
odist church. and Albert LeFleur of
the Second Baptist church; secretary.
Paul Alden Of the First Baptist church
Of Waterville; treasurer, Ernest Will
Hams Of the Getchell street Free Bap-
fist church.
Mr.. Hamilton. the first speaker, pre-
scented the millions program" under
which the United society is working
during the present two-year period
10 goals Of this program given to the
society by Rev. Francis Clark, the
founder of the society, being:
One million new converts to unite
with the church Of Jesus Christ, one
million more Endeavorers, one million
more members Of the Peace Union. 10.
900 new Christian Endeavor societies
10000 new members Of the Tenth lie
gion, 10000 more young people as Com
rades Of the Quiet Hour, 5000 more
young people to become life work re-
cruits, 10000 new subscribers for the
Christian Endeavor World. the society's
official organ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14

Mr. Manson of Colby College spoke
at the Baptist church Sunday morn
ing and evening.
Miss Isabelle Thompson Of Kingman,
who was a guest Friday Of Miss Isa-
belle Packard, left Saturday morning
for Wrentham, Mass, to resume her
duties as teacher Of music in the
Wrentham State school.
Harold Nevens is at home from
Kent's Hill for a short vacation.
Mrs. Mary Smith was in Bangor
Thursday.
Clarence Dunlap of Lee, formerly
teacher Of agriculture at Hartland
Academy, was visiting friends in town
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Alice Seekins and daughter Ell
la arrived from Gorham Friday night
to pass a 10-days vacation at their
home in this village.
George Head left recently for Au-
burn, where he has employment in a
shoe shop.
Henry Moore Of Newport was in
town Wednesday evening to attend a
Masonic meeting.
A son was born Saturday morning
to the wife of Samuel Damon.
Mrs. E. F. Hubbard is confined to
her home on Pittsfield avenue by ILL
ness.
Vance Buker, who went to Waltham,
Mass, recently has position in a
watch factory.
At regular meeting Of the Masonic
Lodge Wednesday evening, at which
degree work was done. a chicken pie
supper with ice cream, cake and cof-
fee was enjoyed by the members.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cummings have
moved from their farm in the west part
OF the town to the J.. c. Currier house
in this village.
The class parts at Hartland Acad-
envy have been assigned and are as
follows: Valedictory. Evie F.urber:
| salutatory, Isabelle Packard: class
prophecy, Alice Packard; class history.
Joseph Buker; presentation Of gifts,
Florence Manson; essay, Olney Will
bur; essay, Frank Lander.
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$500 FIREIN
WEBER HOUSE

The local fire department responded
about 1890 Thursday evening for
blaze at the residence Of Disre Laug-
cite on Water street. The house was
the property Of Allie Weber and the
damage is estimated at $500. The fam
fly occupying the house were absent ct
the time Of the alarm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14
MONMOUTH

The prize speaking contest by the stu
dents of Monmouth academy was held at
Cumston hall Wednesday evening with
the following program: Music. Roland
Heald violin and Miss Head piano; pray
er, Rev. L. T. Nutting: music: The de-
fence of the Bride (Green), Lillian Susie
Carr; The Dignity Of Labor (Newhall),
Harry Lowell Greenlief; Gentian Gree
mani, Blanche Edith Leech; The New
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14
WEEKS MILLS

Mrs. Welcome Reed was the guest
Of Mrs. Augusta Mosher Wednesday.
Mrs. Herbert Mosher visited Mrs.
Harry Reed Monday.
The buildings known as the Frank
Sproul buildings and owned by Fred
Mcclellan. were destroyed by fire early
Monday morning. Mr.. McLellen was
very fortunate in saving his horses but
lost his hay and farm tools. There was
small insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-14

at the weekly meeting which Is given
there for the men of the shops under
the auspices Of the Railroad Y. M. C.
A. Professor Brown, always an elo-
quent speaker, was at his best Thurs
day and delivered one Of the finest adj
dresses that has ever been heard at
these meetings..