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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-01

Benito Juarex, an Indian belonging
to the zapoteca tribe. came into prom
inencs in Mexico by reform politics. "
UnQuestionably he was one of the
most remarkable men Mexico has ever
produced. He knew Mexican politics
perhaps better than any Of his pre-
decessors and his reform began with
the Church. consequently. the acts of
Cara MA along these lines show that
history lie merely repeating itself. II
Is said that Juares "nationaIixed''
100000. THIS brought on another
civil war. and a. usual left the coun-
try poorer than ever.
The nationalizing Of church prop
erty was quickly followed up BY a
decree suspsnding for two years pay
ment on all foreign debts. Tho ma
tional debt at that time amounted TO
about 100000 900. divided between
England. Spain and France. The
debt was all founded upon usurious
or fraudulent contracts, and when
payment was suspended the creditor
nations broke with Mexico and Ma
poleon III Of France proceeded to
carry out plan whereby he could
secure triumph over Juarez. At
his request conference of the cred
itor nations WAS held In London which
resulted In decision of the creditors
to seize the Gulf ports Of Mexico and
use the customs duties to pay OF the
Indebtedness. They did not wait to
learn the views Of the United States
on the subject. although they sent our
country an invitation to Join the ex-
petition. Juarez arranged a meet
ing with representatives of the credi-
tor nations and soon discovered that
instead of intervention tho move on
the part Of the foreigners was an In
vAsion.
The Civil War was at that time en-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-01

Rag1ng the attention OF the United
States. and the French were confident
that the Confederates would win ana
become an ally of Mexico and with
them fight the Monroe Doctrine which
was worrying the foreign countries.
AFTER the foreign soldiers had landed
IN Mexico the plans of the French
became known and the English ana
Spanish soldiers withdrew. There was
battle and General Forey assumed
the reins OF Government. Juarex was
deposed and the French took charge
OF the capital and made ready TO form
a Government according to the plans
OF Napoleon III. Macmillan, the SEQ.
ond son OF the Archduke Francis
Charles OF Austria and a brother Of
the Emperor Francis Joseph wAs
CHOSEN as the ruler. The sincerity
OF the rulers was unquestioned,
for Macmillan set himself about
to restore law and order, while
his wife devoted herself to the well
fare of the poor. Both the Emperor
and Empress were devout Catholics
and the churches which had suffered
through Juarez were restored to ia
vor, and for time all went we'll. But
Mexican politics again came to ths
front and the Second Mexican Empire
went down like a house Of cards.
The Civil War was now over ana
Washington announced her determi.
nation to enforce the Monroe
Doctrine France agreed to withdraw
her soldiers from Mexican soil. This
threw the Emperor into u panic and
he wished to abdicate at once and ~
turn to Europe, but the Empress Der.
suaded him to remain and permit her
to 70 to Europe to plead WITH the
powers. The mission was faainrs
and the Empress became insane ana
a short time afterward Macmillan .wSs
executed.
Troubles Always
JuareS was again, triumphank. be.
ing elected President. q position which
he retained until his death in 1878.
This was followed by another rsvolu-
ton which continued with more or
less activity until General Porforto
Dias came to the ONCE of Chief Exec
utive. This man ruled Mexico with
q despotic hand until finally a rev6-
luton drove him into exile, where he
died. Then came Madero, a man IN.
tireH united for the position. His
assassination brought Huerta to the
front and started fresh troubles for
tho United States. How this has con-
tinued year after year II too we'll
known to need repetition here. suf9ics
It to say that hundreds Of our citixsns
have gone to their deaths while try
ing TO live in peace in that troublous
land. which for the past century has
refused to settle their public ouee-
tons for themselves or to permit 9TH
srs to settle these questions for them.
How long will this anarchistio land
to the South OF W remain the trouble
maker Of the Western Hemisphere
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-01
international Syndicate.
) National Convention.
First National Convention


First National Convention
In 1891 the frst National Conven-
ton was held at Baltimore. This was
known as the Anti Masonic Conven-
oon--a movement against Freema-
sonry which began In 1925. The Con-
vention was held at the Athenaeum.
This was in September. and three
months later the National Republican
Convention convened in the same
building and nominated Henry Clay
for President. The party had no plat
form.
The National Democratic Conven-
ton met at the Atheneaum in May
1872, when Andrew Jackson was Sc
ieeted as the Moses of the party. 7,
was at this Convention that the rule
was adopted by the Democratic party
that to nominate Il candidate two
thirds OF the Convention must sup
port him. This was the begin
ming OF the two-thirds rule which has
governed all subsequent Demo
cratic Conventions In making nom
nations Jackson WAS elected. and
when the Convention Of 1886
came on he dictated the nomina.
ton Of the former vice-President Mar.
tin Van Buren,. who won at the cleo.
ton. There was no real platform
adopted but declaration OF the
things the party stood for as accepted
by the New York Democrats was read
to the Convention. This Convention
was held In the First Presbyterian
church. Baltimore. The Athenaeun
| was e"~ned shortly before this time
Maryland Institute
| In 1870 Baltimore was again chose,
as the Convention City, meeting TIL
! time at Maryland Institute, which ha,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-01
Texas was denied her ambition.
War With Mexico

Finally, in 1s43. when the subject
came up again. Mexico issued a warn
ing that she would regard the admis-
sion OF Texas into the United States
as signal for war. Texas, however,
was admitted and the United States
prepared to defend her rights.
On May 9th, 1916. the. first real bat
tie was fought at Palo Alto. The
Mextcans outnumbered our troops
three to one. The scene Of the conflict
shifted the next day to ResacA de la
Palma On May 18th President Polk
received news OF this battle. and two
days later there was a declaration Of
war.
Then came a luf1 in hostiIities for
a time. while both sides prepared.
General Winfield Scott. the head Of
the army, soon collected a large force
Of men-the largest ever recruited up
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-01
How Presidents Were Nominated Before Conven-
tons Were Invented Baltimore the Favorite
Convention City of the Early Days.
Copyright 1916, By IN

~ uR National Conventions for the
nomination CT Presidential can
dida.es ars 20 q certain extent
~ an evolution. In the early days
our history, under the Constitution.
kndidates were selected by the prom
asnt men Of the respective parties
nrcueh cs uc1ses at which there were
% deleca les or representatives from
Ae rank and file Of the parties These
ominations were. as "a rule. made ny
he members Of the National Congress
= custom which may account for the
let that Baltimore vas the city where
1nost OF the candidates were named
4 During TIRE first three campaigns
4fter the Constitution was adopted
here were neither conventions. nom
nafions nor platforms. Then. begin
1fnE in 1900, seven elections followed
- which there were no conventions
4r platforms. The nominations were
aade in a very informal fashion by
(aucus OF Congressional representa-
ives OF each party. Under this sys-
nm King Caucus grew up. thesparty
Dominated its candidates. made It's
Policy and was the whole organization.
he people back home grew restless
Under the system. They noted that a
Nttle group OF Virginia aristocracy
nAn3Eed 70 control the Presidency
Most OF the time. eiecting Washing
Npn. Jefferson, Madison and Monroe.
only letting the ONCE of Chief Execu-
W. tet away from Virginia once dur
MT thirty-two years, at which time
John Adams served "a Chief Magts-
AFAtAs The caucus mode OF nominating
vas regarded as unsatisfactory and
hardly in accord with the spirit Of
our institutions. and the people tool
. step toward popularizing the cleo.
uop and as result they invented
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-01

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nomination CT Presidential can
didates ars 20 certain extent
An evolution In the early days
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ton of their own at the same time
and nominated John C. Breckenridge
for President.
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war with Mexico.
Texas Part

Texas Part
Texas soon began to play a part in
Mexican history. and in lS3o the forty
thousand white residents Of Texas
found themselves being tyrannixed
over by the Mexican Governm emit
Citizens OF the United States were not
allowed to own land in Mexico and
troops were sent to Texas to enforce
various laws which worked hard
ship to the colonists. There were sew
eral encounters between these troops
and the Texans, although war Tor a
time blew over. but in 1885 the trouble
was renewed when Santa Anna set out
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-01
fSf More Than a Century
he Country South of the
Rio Grande Has Been a
Source Of Trouble To the
Us. Through Its Internal
Revolutions andDifficul-
lies With This and Other
Lands.
*Copyright, 1918, by The International
K Syndicate

1910 Dy hs AHp8rDHICn3l
* Syndicate
HE discordant. almost anarchis-
tic. condition IN Mexico for the
last few years has been a source
of much EN- Embarrassment 10 the
tlson administration. as well as az
1prding the occasion of much diversity
- opinion among the American peo-
DeAs what that administration should
- toward correcting the disgraceful
panss being enacted in that bandit
1dden country.
n The United States was the first
@puntFy to recognize the Independence
MEXICO in 1879. and she resolved 10
pcurs recognition for the country by
Pc European powers as well.
n The independence Of Mexico aid not
rtn6 peace to that land. for one ruler
lncceeded another in rapid succession.
Awa0s with more or less bloodshed.
~ Ill the Mexican schemers the one
~ known to the United States In
Ant4 Anna. who was the leader In our
a
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20
HE SCHOOL MUST
 SAVE OUR FORESTS

Especial to the Yuma Daily Examiner)
 SAN FRANCISCO, April 2O.-That he idea of forest preservation cannot become permanent factor in our national life, unless the subject is taught in the schools, was one of the statements made by Don Carlos Ellie, of the U. s. Forest Service, from Washington, D. C., in an address this afternoon before the California Teach CTS association
 After calling attention to the i'm pOrtance of the forests in furnishing material for the lumber industry, the
 econd largest in California and for many other wood using industries Ehich bring much wealth to the state, and to the influence which the forest experts in regulating stream flow, lessening floods, preventing he washing of soils into reservoirs where water is stored for power de velopment, irrigation, and domestic supply, in protecting game and fish ing streams and in preserving the scenic beauty of Californias s recrea- ion grounds.
 Mr. Ellis stated that the forests in private ownership are being consum- ed three times as rapidly as they are growing, that thousands of dollars in timber values are in addition being destroyed by forest fires annually and that we waste twice as much timber as we use.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20
UNCLAIMED LETTERS
 AT YUMA POSTOFF|CE

Following is the list of letters re- maining uncalled for at the local post office, and advertised April 20:
 Epolito Acosta, Pedro B. Arguiles, Miss Kath Harrington, Jesse L. Benoit Leo. F. Bransom, Porfirio Castro, James Cronin, Felipe Cantu, Jack Curtis, Roy Dougherty, Roy Dougher- ty, Ray Elrae, Miss Cuzman Fernan- deg, Apolinar Guzman, Maria de Ha- veg, Clarence Jones, Clarence John son, A. A. Jerome, Chas. B. Ladd, F. Lepe, Martin Miles, Anastacia Mar tinez, Manuel Moran, Miss Martha Neminger, Arturo Ortiz, A. Peters, Mcbride and Probert Palethorpe, Do lores E. de Quintero, Gabriel Ramirez, Charley Rose, Mrs. Helen Risdon, Jose Angel Sanchez, Chas. L. Snow, Do lOres, Raymond E. Spooner, Will M . Smith, Ancelmo Velis, Mrs. Hiram Williams, Jack Willis, Della Wilson, Mrs. Leroy E. Wilson, c. Weingarten.
 Persons in calling for these letters will please say Advertised"
 A. T. PANCRAZI, P. M. .
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20
EXTENSIVE TESTS SHOW MOST
 PROFITABLE USE OF IRRIGATION

supply of water for an irrigation pro- ject is a very serious problem. If too little water is allotted the yields will be small and the lands never will reach their highest possible value
 On the. other hand, if not much is al- lotted, the excess supply is almost in variably used and the irrigated lands may deteriorate rapidly through the waterlogging. Moreover, the water is diverted from use elsewhere and the ultimate area of irrigated land thus reduced
 In determining the amount of water to be used, other factors than the maximum yield must also be taken into consideration The cost of the land, the cost of the water, and the value of the crops produced are all important considerations. There are but few cases in which the increase in yield is proportionate to the quan-
 ity of water used.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals addressed to $. L.. Hansberger, clerk of the Board oi Trustees of School District Number Twantv-five of Yuma County, State or Arizona. and endorsed Proposals loF the construction of a school house, ,5 +bo furnishing of labor and ma terials therefor, in accordance Wlth tbo nlans and specifications herein sfter referred to-" shall be received at the Yuma National Bank until two o'clock P. NJ. on the 22nd day or Anril A. D.. 1916, and that, at that time and place will be publicly open ed and read.
 All proposals, must be in Wrltlns and must give the price proposed, both in writing and figures, and must he signed by the bidder with his ad- dress. each bid is to be presented under sealed cover, and shall be ac- commanded by a certified check made navable to the Clerk of the Board or Trustees in an amount equal to at least ten per cent of said bid, ana no hid shall be considered unless salo check is enclosed herewith.
 Such bid shall be conditioned that if such bid is accepted, the party shall 6uIv enter into and execute contract. Should the successful bidder, to whom the contract is awarded fail to exc cute said contract within ten days after the contract is awarded, sald certified check shall be forfeited to the school district, and the same shall become the property of said school district; all other certified checks will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders who submitted the same.
 A common law bond will be re- ouired for the faithful performance or the contract, and the sum shall pc fixed by the Board of Trustees of said school district after the bids are opened; said sum shall not be less than one-fourth nor more than one half the amount of the contract.
 The plans may be seen and the form of specifications and contract maj be obtained at the office of A. l.. DeMund, in Yuma, Arizona. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids, or to accept the proposal deemed best for School District Number Twenty five
 By urder of the Board of Trustees of Yuma county, State of Arizona made this 18th day of March, 1916.
 B. l.. HANSBERGE2, Clerk of the Board of Trustees, ScLool
 District Number Twenty-Five.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20
EASTER SERVICES AT
 METHODIST CHURCH

Following is the order of services to be held on Easter Sunday, April 23, at the Methodist church:
 Sunday school at 9:45 a. m., with c. M. White, Supt.
 At II a. m., Easter Certainties Assumed" Jno. 142; offering for benevolences.
 Epworth league at ' p. m., Little Chances to Help" Ex. 2:4, 7-1O; Matt. 1O:42; Gen. 24:45-46. Leader Mrs. Helen Lovejoy.
 At D. m., program of Easter mu- sic, followed by Anniversary sermon to the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. as follows:
 Voluntary, Hymn 634; prayer and response by choir: Resurrection Day." mixed quartette; Easter Lily" Mary Ballard; Resurrection, ma 2 quartette, Messrs. Clayton, Coleman, Haines, Cheney; Palm Branches, !" Miss Mckee and MT. Clayton; Be hold the, Risen King" Mrs. Ballard; Christ Is Risen," mixed quartette; Hymn 119, announcements, offering; sermon, "Fraternal Responsibility" by the Pastor Hymn 214, Pcst.ude
 In the Yuma VaI;ay
 At ? D. m Sunday school, Easter program anu sermon Our offering for benevolences will be taken. Give as God has blessed J. l.. Chandler, Superintendent.
 Notice: Preserve this program. Wednesday,: Ladies Aid Tea, with Mrs. w. E. Mcclure.
 IRVING R. LOVEJOY,
 Pastor.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20
CANDY RABBITS FOR
 SALE AT PEOPLE'S

Easter is close at hand, and with it is associated thoughts of rabbits of all colors and shades. Of course, they are made of sugar and in Yuma a big line of these candy rabbits can be seen at Peoples ice cream parlor, where Mir Futile, a professional con fectioner, makes them to please the children. All sizes and prices. The Peoples confectionery is the only place in Yuma where home made can dies are made fresh daily. Don't for get the place: in the new Gandolfo block
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20
CHURCHES SHOULD
 ADVERTISE IN PAPERS

A Washington Presbyterian minister who is trying to reach the world somehow, placards the sides of his church with big signs, not necessarily scriptural, but all making the throngs who come and go, pause moment to read and get his idea. In rainy week when the robins were calling their cheer from the treetops, through the pelting cold and wet, he had huge sign: Be like the robin who sings through the rain" And the message reached some folks and sure made them brighten up.
 There is every reason why the mes sages of the church and of religion generally should be carried to the people through the newspapers. The great mercantile and manufacturing businesses have been built up through newspaper advertising, and the ad- vertising business has become some thing of a science. If 1t pays in material sense, it ought to pay in spiritual sense. If the Washington minister reached 200 in day through his painted signs, he ought to reach 100000 in a day through advertising in the city's newspapers. If the mes sage is worth sending out, it is worth publishing by modern and effective methods.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20
ATTENTION K. OF P.

Members of Ivanhoe Lodge, No. g, and visiting Knights and families are specially invited to attend children's night, at Eagles Hall on Monday, April 24th, at D. m. Speaking, reef tations, dancing with special music and refreshments for all So ordered in council
 DIR. w. J. MULRONY.
 T. T. GULL.
 H. l. KEELING.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20

Americans have enough to do, for the next 800 or 1000 years, to look after their own affairs without mixing in the affairs of other nations far dis tant from our shores. A definite and consistent American policy should be formulated, which should have for it's primary object, indeed it's only object, the safeguarding of Americas right to peace" and of the right of the people of the United States to develop and work out, unhindered, their social and economic problems.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20
SUNDAY SERVICES AT
 TIE BAPTIST CHURCH

Following is the announcement of services to be aold at Baptist church on Sunday, April 23, Easter:
 Sunday school at 9:45 a. m; preach ing service with special music, at 11:00 o'clock; B. Y. P. U., zoo p. m.; preaching service at. 500 p. m. There will be a prayer service held on Tues day night at 7:30 o'clock You are all cordially invited to attend all these services.
 REV. w. H. COX, Pastor.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20

Economy of fuel consumption In steamships often requires the mixing of two or more kinds of coal and an Englishman has invented a coaling barge that mixes coal as it delivers it into a bunker.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20
DISTILLED WATER

We have installed complete plant for distilled water. The water is double-distiNed perfectly pure, and is free from any sediment vegetable matter or any other substance. A pure drinking water that is recon n3aded for family use and convales- cetts. Yuma Ice Company. tf
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20
E. A. FREEMAN AuctiOneer

State of Ohio, City of Toledo. G,
 Lucas County.
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of To- ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev- cry case of Catarrh that cannot be CUreC by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of December, A D. 1886
 (SeaD A. W. GLEASON,
 Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and acts directly upon the blood and mu- cons surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F I. CHENEY 2 CO, Toledo, o. Sold by all Druggists. 75c. Take Halrs Family Pills for constipation.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20
MASONIC NOTICE

Yuma, Ariz., April IT, '16. Dear Sir and Brother:
 You are requested to meet at the Masonic Hall on Sunday, April 23, '16, at 10:15 a. m., to proceed therefrom in body to the Episcopal church for Easter Services.
 A cordial invitation having been extended by Rev. c. E. Maimann to attend services of this day, and the Lodge having accepted the same, you are earnestly requested to be present.
 Fraternally yours, 1S1-S5 CHAS. SMITH.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20

A United States government engi- neer has patented and dedicated to the public easily transported appara- tus for mine rescue work in cases where the regular hoisting apparatus has been damaged
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20
THE WEATHER REPORT

At D. m., Thursday, April 19, 1916, the temperature stood at 92 degrees. with a relative humidity of 19 per cent.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20

Walters Auto Service, Phone 10-W, or 144-J. Stand in front of the House of Good Eats;" 240 Main St. 143-tf
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20

Polly Wink says it's powerful sight easier to get a husband than it is to unget him if he doesn't fit.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20

No trouble at all to get a reputa- tion these days. All you have to do is to be a wise one or a d. f.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-04-20
BUSINESS DIRECTORY

DU1lNE11 UlRtGIURI YUMA TITLE ABSTRACT & TRUST
 COMPANY FIRE INSURANCE SPECIALISTS EMIL c. EGER, JOHN DOAN, Secretary. Title Manager. j. p. YEMEN, DENTIST
 Phone 92-J
 STAG AUTO SERVICE
 w. E. SNYDER, Prop. -fs,c Ph"ne as Residence Phone iss NNGuINETTI, E. F.. Sig DeparI nepr Store foI everything al whole sale and retail. separate furniture iepnrtment groceries shoes anc
 TOM UNDERhiLL
 THE TRANSFER MAN III move anything from piano to . ord nf wood Phone 2S
 w. Fl. ELLIOTT 'ivil Engineer and Surveyor; D. 8. Mineral Surveyor; Box 176. Yuma.
 E. E. ELLIOTT
 THE VALLEY STORE osborn Mowers and Farm Implements Just 315 miles west of Yuma. OR. E. C. cCENDENlN
 DENTIST Cotter Building Second Street
 Phone 255
 CLIFF HOUSE Clean cots, 25c; S1.50 8 week. Bag gage stored free; free reading room and shower bath No. 188 Madison Ave, one block south of the s. F. lepot, up the golden stairway.
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