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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23

road like a curtain. The alkali got into
our eyes and down our threats, it sifted
through our shoes and through our CLOTH
ing. The sun beat hotly on US. We put
wet handkerchiefs in our hats, but it did
not help much. Most of the fellows rode
along with their eyes smut to keep out
the dust and glare. Many of the men
were half blind by noon.
My eyes began to itch soon around
the edges. then they felt as big as camp
kettles and everything got dark. You
could feel the blood beating back of your
eyeballs. Then the headache would begin
You should have seen the faces of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
FOUR INJURED MEN BROUGHT
BACK ON TRANSPORT TRUCKS

Columbus. y. NJ, March 22.-Trans-
port trucks returning here today from
Gen. Pershing's headquarters brought
four enlisted men in need of medical
attention. Only two were seriously in
jured and these were taken on filters
to Fort Bliss. Texas. OF these. +. NJ
Roberts, private in Co. G, 4th Field
Artillery. was suffering from pneumo-
MIA and William Brookes. horseshoer
in Troop NJ, 18th Cavalry. was badly
crushed in a fall. The others were
suffering from minor diseases.
Military leaders here denied persist
ent rumors of an engagement in which
American soldiers were said to have
been wounded. it being asserted that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23

from New Orleans and then diverted to
Galveston. again had been ordered to pro-
ceed southwark and to cruise Off the Mex
ican coast in the vicinity of Tampico.
"nen the Kentucky was diverted. it
was said that 1t had developed there was
no need of any additional. warship. The
war department made public no nforma-
tion concerning the movements of the
expedition in Mexico 1t was said that
several dispatches had been received from
Gen. Pershing. in command of the Amer
lean troops. but that they all were Of q
routine nature
Deny Rumor
Late tonight Gen. Funston reported to
the war department that an investigation
proved there was no truth in report
that q army motor trucks had been
FOUND 70 miles off the line of march in
northern Mexico and that the drivers
were missing.
IN Congress today Senator Sherman OF
Illinois, Republican,, introduced a resolu-
ton to authorize the President to issue
call for $1,000 volunteers to be used in
the service in Mexico. The resolution
was placed on the table to be called W
later.
Army officers pointed out tonight that
1t was with the possibility of such a de.
Velopment as the revolt of Herrera in
mind that Gen. Funston delayed sending
his men into Mexico until he was pre-
pared to deal with much more serious
situation than the mere pursutt of Villa
and his few hundreds of followers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
|ARvEL0US MANIFESTATION
Of EFFICIENCY OF GREATEST
LITTLE ARMY OF THE WORLD
Nng Intrepid Punitive Force Covering Distance over the
Rough and Sandy Wastes in Pursuit OF Bandit villa
at Pace that Calls for Admiration

ers stick out leg on each Sue as d
prop. choke the engine and as the ma :
chine topples invariably to one sioe
or the other. they give KICK with
whichever foot comes most handy to
straiehten I'D the machine and then
60 roaring ahead again.
The great plains and mountains Dor
derine the road are mostly devoid OF
every sign of life. but occasionally on
q distant hill a signal flag wigwagging
shows where an American lookout IS
on the watch.
Marching or riding the troops find
much of the road uncomfortable for
travel because the mountain winds
drive the sand into the mems faces
with a singing sharp as winter sleet.
Mekennsy's Body Found
The body Of H. J. Mckinney. the
American ranchman killed by Villa on
Tho Mexican side Of the border the
night before the Columbus raid, has
been found by American troops. II
was found near the Boca Grande. NC
Kennev had been hanged and his cloth
ing was ripped where he had been re-
peatedly stabbed.
While the celebrated ride OF the
American calvarymen, no miles in AZ
hours' marching time. was heralded
throughout the United States. the work
Of the infantry following behind the
cavalry went unnoticed. One command,
carving full infantry equipment ana
nacks Of about As pounds. marcneo 20
miles in about eight hours. over rocky
roads covered with volcanic stone
while in places the dust drlfted over
Al.. lil.o a heavy fog
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23

Lie of March Of American Army.
Flso March =. Via courier to Co
f4'us' y, M.-Thc trail along which
-'SSo Villa retrcated from Column
F% than TWO weeks ago is a
T. ~eil-woln highway, visible at
points for miles as it winds over
''o9nd the hills in northern Chi
.a' HE road is an evidence OF
''''ehcy Of the American army,
Ill weeks time. has converted
'' across semi-desert into a
~.S road, the main artery for sup
-" General Pershing's punitive
trucks Sink to Hubs
"e" road is not an ideal high
Su' II serves the purpose. The
>. 10y automobile trucks which car
!, supplies by the ton have cut
ueep in the bottomless sand
>. "a'el that at some places there
'hiser clearance for the axles,
~, sas nave been laid out alongside
h. uail AT intervals of few
a'n' all day can be seen what
y. De huge clouds of gray
E,, '"ese mark the positions of the
sn, supply trains, cavalry patrols.
h s OF signal corps men in mill
.. a.omobiles. On the individual
ks,s ,ne American soldier and his
,Dss. aepend the success of moving
0'er these Mexican roads.
Is,,,,,N Not Speedway
b m, zee dispatch riders handle
~ h'hes by vigorous use of their
o, A.. motorcycles plunge into the
UP into sand piles, their rid
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
GRAPHIC STORY OF HARDSH|PS
IN MARCH ACROSS THE CHIHUAHUA
DESERT IS TOLD BY AN OFFICER

Ell Paso Texas. March 22.-The i.rst
story of the hardships suffered by the
American soldiers in their march across
the Chihuahua desert was told tonight by
Sergeant w. P. Harrison of the 18th Cav
airy Sergeant Harrison told his story
propped up in bed in the hospital where
he was taken on his arrival here suffer-
ing from dysentery.
There was not any cheering when we
went in he said. Everybody was Sc
rious and not much was said. We all
started off at brisk trot and at once
the dust began to rise. There wasn't a
breath of air and the dust hung over the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
ALLIES TELLS
WHY THE PRIESTS
WE'RE DEPORTED

lg'as Ariz. March 222.-SiN
-,ae priests who reached NOgaleS.
today from Hcimosillo, Guaya-
and other cities in western SON
acre dtported from Mexico be-
% they have been spreading a gos-
4 strife and intervention. Gen. P.
: Gales military governor of SON
.,,d TODAY at Aqua Prieta. oppo-
here "ThcSr men were ordered
Mexico only after we had proved
.rd any doubt that they had been
10 IN supporting the Cientitico fac
zen. Gales saiG.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23

the cases received today were the first
of any kind in the command. An ad-
ditional field hospital corps and an
ambulance company arrived in Column
bus today and it is believed ii will be
sen, to join the expeditionary column
shortly.
the base hospital here today for the
esta blishment of medical supply de-
pot for troops in the field and also to
establish dental operating room.
Reports received indicated that
Lieut.. T. S. Bowen Of the aeroplane
corps, who was painfully injured yes
terday while making a landing near
Casas Grandes, was recovering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
MAILING An IMAGE.
Curious Custom Of the Nstivss Of ths
konao Country.

Curious Custom Of the Natives Of ths
konso Country.
Among the curious objects In the
home Of the Royal Geographical 60
ciety at Kensington Gore. In London.
IS q fetish that was captured in 1866
from river pirates on tho Kongo riv-
er. It IL, q wooden figure with mica.
eyes that glisten unpleasantly in the
dark. A number Of heavy nails have
been driven into its body.
According to Mr.. T. 4. Joyce Of the
British museum. the practice Of driv-
ing nails into images has two pur-
poses. One Is simply to get . favor
granted. In that ease tho woyshfper.
on paying the fetish man to- IL par
mitted 10 drive Q nail into the hguxe
while uttering his petition. The 9TH
or purpose is to injure an enemy. IN
that case the applicant pays . heavy
fec and drives his nail into the figure
in the belief thst his enemy Wal fall
Ill and die.
A man who fails m goes It once TO
the fetish man and makes inquiries.
and II he finds that IN enemy has
driven . nail into the Idol with him
in mind he brides the fetish man
heavily to remove it. That, he thinks,
ENSURES his getting we'll.
The principle underlying the prac-
tice is quite different from that I'M
derlying the old practice Of making .
wax image Of an enemy and driving
pins into It. The wax figure repre-
sented the victim. who In some oc-
cult way felt in his own person the
abuse lavished on his efhgy. The nail
driven into the wooden figure. on
the contrary. is to remind the god to
perform the wishes Of the petitioner.
1t is. as 1t were. to tie string round
his nnger.-Youth' Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
TOPILA
WITH REFUGEES
FROM TAMPICO

Galveston, Tex. March 2e-The oil
tank ship Topila, of the Morgan Line,
today is reported en- route to Calves
ton from Tampico with a number of
women and children. families of oil
men in Mexico, who are being sent out
of the Republic for safety 1t is re-
ported here that the sailing of the bat
tleshlp Kentucky under sealed order 9
last night was for Tampico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
THE CENSORSHIP
is EXTENDED BY
GENERAL BELL

FL Paso, Texas, March 2e.-Brig.
Gen George Bell. Jr.. tonight extend
ed the censorship to news dispatches
sent over commercial wires out of FL
Paso. which, he said. were Of an in
cendiary character"
General Bell said he did not intend
to have information of preparations"
he was making given out in advance
of their execution. The general added
he was investigating reports that the
Carranza garrison a .JuareZ across the
river from Eel Paso had deserted to
the Villa cause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
r ONE AIRMAN
q NOW MISSING
ACROSS BORDER

...o,ia Texas, March 22.-Maio r
-.,orting from Columbus, \. NJ,
~. AVIATOR Willis is safe and that
co-ren IS the only fiier now miss
..,.rslI WAS last sighted over Colo
,s, southeast Of Casas Grandes.
p.rsbias reported an aeroplane in
..,.3,.on with the 18th Cavalry 60
.,,.1east Of Casas ';randes. Two
.:ysn,e cavalry columns are known
ching south. y" report of fight
...aee,. Americans and Villa forces
~ r.ct.k cd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
mo REPORTS OF
ILLNESS AMONG
THE u. S. TROOPS

Columbus. n. NJ. March 22.--Not a
single case of illness has been reported
among the American troops with Gen
eral Pershing's eXpeditionary column in
Mexico. Lieutenant Colonel Frick in
charge of tn base hospital here assert
ed today. Army medical officers con
slider this remarkable showing in
view of the heat, the sand storms of
the desert and the disease which has
followed in the wake of four years of
civil war in Mexico, to all of which the
soldiers have been exposed in their
march.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
PRAIRIE FIRES
IN WEST KANSAS

Topeka, Kan. March e2.-Prairie fires
are burning in dozen western Kan
sas counties today. vegetation having
been made very dry by extreme heat
and the high winds of the last few
days. Although no loss of life has been
reported many houses were caught in
the fast moving flames and pasture
lands have been reduced to vast
reaches of black stnbbe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
Ell PASO, TEXAS,
STREET CARS TO
JUAREZ STOPPED

FL Paso. Texas, March 22.-The street
cars between FL Paso and Juarez were
ordered stopped tonight at $50. No ex-
PLANTATION was given by the company for
the order
IL was learned later that the street
cars had been stopped on the recommend
alton of the military authorities. The
manager of the street car company said
that the crews were getting nervous and
'nat ne did not care to take any risks,
aithough he knew of no actual trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
CARRANZA DOLLAR
WORTH TWO CENTS

San Antonio, Texas, March 22.-The
value Of the Carranza dollar fell to
two cents in American money on the
San Antonio market today This is the
lowest price quoted since the money
became recognized py local banks. The
highest price was 10 cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
Best Bulletins on
Mexican Difficulty
|,NST0N HAS
FIRST REPORT
IN SIXTY HOURS

.,,io Texas. March 22-Gen
oaav received from Gen. Parsh-
s'' gro report from the front in 90
- :. came from Casas Grandes and
rofarence made to the operations
%' aas that Villa and Carranza
''' ,.sbed Monday near Namaquipa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
THE BROTHER OF
LUIS HERRERA IS
UNDER ARREST

FL faso. Texas. March 22-Macarno
herrera brother of Luis Herrera, was ar
rested here tonight by Capt Hall of the
city police. Capt. Hall said he arrested
Herrera after the Mexican had returned
from two hours conference with Gen.
GaV1ra at Juarez He refused any fur
ther statement in connection with the ar
rest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
Sl,000,000 FIRE
AT,TULSA, OKLA

Tulsa. Okla, March 22.-Damage es-
timated at Sl.000.O00 has been caused
in the fire-swept district of the Cash
ing oil field. The fire, which started
last night, was burning at noon today
but was diminishing in intensity. Al!
wires to the district are down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23

Have you found out why links Is
looking so depressed these days?"
1T seems that friend of links was
In financial difficulties and links offer
ed his help"
"Well:"
His friend took him p.'-Richmond
Times Dispatch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
SPRAY, N. c., FIRE
A FALSE ALARM

Greensboro, \. c., March 22.-The
burning of building at Spray. \. G..
in which the telephone exchange was
located gave rise to a report today
that the town was being swept by a
disastrous fire When wire commune
cation was restored it was learned that
only one building had been destroyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23

Ell Paso Texas March 22-The silence which for days
has enveoped the Mexican stu alton definite
of the pursuit of Francisco Villa gave
today to the grave
affection among the Carranza troops
On the border at least firmly believed that the soldiers
the First Chief are far from giving any real cooperation
the American expedonary force admitted that
rama and some OF his euenants sincerely anxious to avoid
friction with the United States but is not believed that the
mead OF the de faco government represents that attitude
sentiments of his army fellow citizens
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
Border Believes in
DiSaffeCtion Rurnor

Despite Assurances from Washington the In
formation Received at Border Towns Firmly
Impresses Inhabitants That Grave Complica-
tons May Arise from the Disaffection Among
Carranza Troops-Cutting of Lines of Com
munication at Juarez Substantiates Rumor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
Puqnaeious Doves.

Peace lovers had better find another
bird to become symbolical Of their
ideas, for the dove is not bird Of
peace. but is one Of the most pugna-
cious little fighters. In fact, the dove
fights large part of its waking hours.
Washington Star.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
His Reasons.

"They say the widower who has Just
married again was all broken up when
his first wife died.
THAT is why he was so anxious to
he repaired. Baltimore American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23

The waste of metal from coins rub
tons of silver annually.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23
BIG CITIES FIRE SWEPT
Continued from Page One)

night by 900 citizens sworn in as spe-
cial officers and order is being main
tanned.
At mass meeting today. $1,000
was subscribed to the local relief
fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23

There are now 81 bird reserves in the
United States where wild fowl may
live unmolested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23

The cork oak Of Spain is said to grow
hest in the poorest soil, thus proving
itself first cousisn to the crouch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23

Cruelty and fear shake hands togeth
sr.-Balzac.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-23

Ireland in 1913 imported products val
ued at $25s,53O.s7s.
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TO AID VILLA OUTLAWS

Continued from Page Oneb
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-11
Sllverton Gets Food

Denver, Feb. with the exception
Of the branch between Durango and
Silverton, the snow blockade on the
ines of the Denver & Rio Grande IN
southwestern Colorado has been lifted
according to advices received at the
general offices OF the company Mon
day night.
There is but slight promise of relief
before five days for the mining tow;
Of Silverton, which was reported a
suffering from a shortage of food sup
plies. The big rotary snowplow passet
lockwood on its way from Durango
Silverton. The distance between
lockwood and Silverton is twenty.
seven miles. and at the present rate
of progress 1t is doubtful If Silverton
can be reached before Saturday
A small quantity of provisions
reached Silverton transported by men
on snowshoes.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-11
Colorado.

The discovery of tin in the Brecken-
ridge territory opens another field in
the mining industry that offers great
possibilities.
Rapid progress is now being made
at Leadville advancing the breast OF
the Anderson tunnel into the forma-
tions of Prospect mountain.
The work of draining the First Ma
tional property in Iowa gulch at Lead
vile is progressing in most satis-
factory manner. according to H. H..
Wallasea
The largest deposits or high-grade
carbonate of zinc that have been
found in the Weston Pass section arc
now being mined through the Ruby
property near the pass. in the Lead
vile district, and frequent reports are
coming in telling of preparations be-
ing made for the opening of ether
properties in the section.
January set several new mining
records in the Cripple Creek district
and during the month total of $685.
900 in dividends was paid out by tho
three largest companies. The Golden
Cycle paid out 100000. the vindicator
s45.0O0 and the Portland 100000
There were 1874 tons of ore taken
out with a bullion value of 1907
543.66.
The Gilpin Development Company
of Boston, which recently took over
the Harrison property on Arizona hill
near Apex have let a contract tn
drive fifty feet in the Nyanza tunnel
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-11

early in life an who. thro' necessity
an force o. circumstances. have never
been able t double back an git
squared away.
Th' world is full O. misfits-folks
who are out O. all sympathy with
ther work an surroundin's. Professor
Alex Tansey says we're all born pc
culiarly equipped fer certain walks in
life but that its Jest like gittin' out O.
Boston L and 'em. Were created {
fit certain cogs in tn great machinery
o. life but few of US ever find our
places. SO tn drudgery O. tn world
must allus be performed by those who
have started wrong-those who must
tackle tn first thing that comes along
or fall by tn way. So. bolstered up
by tn same hope that fills tn breast
o. tn life prisoner who expects t git
out t'morrow. they worry along t. tn
end allus expectin' t git somethin'
better-patiently waitin fer somethin'
that Jest suits 'em.
We'll make a lawyer out o. AL
bert" says some poor round-shoul-
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-11
Ex-C0NGRESSMAN DEAD
HON. =. e. BROOKS PASSES AWAY
Ar ST AUGUSTINE, FLA.
Coloraooan Taken III While on Trip
to Washington in Interest Of
Fort Logan Bill.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denyer.-Franklin e. Brooks, for
mer congressman from Colorado, who
went to Washington recently as the
representative of Denver commercial
organizations to work for a greater
Fort Logan, died at st. Augustine,
Fla, where he had gone in an effort
to recuperate from an apparently in
significant sickness which overlook
him while in Washington.
Mr.. Brooks sudden death was
wholly unexpected, although his
health had not been good for several
years. He was seized with an attack
resembling grip and had decided to
spend the rest OF the winter in Flor
Ida. The body will be taken to Colo
rado Springs, his home city.
The former congressman was born
in Sturbridge. Worcester county, Mas
sGchusetts, Nov. 19, 1860. He was ed
ucated in the public schools and at
Brown University, from which latter
institution he was graduated in 1883
with the degree of ABB He after
ward received the degree of AM
tIom the same university.
Nominated by the Republicans for
eongressman-at-large in 1902, Mr..
Brooks ran against Alva Adams and
won, serving in the Fifty-eighth and
Fifty-ninth Congresses.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-11

slaughter an destruction O. property
an that's 'h' blockade OF our com
merce. Should tn war be long drawn
out an our present supply of imports
exhausted what's t become o. tn high
brow portion CT our population who
only eat an wear "th' imported? A
casual survey tn situation brings L
mind Brussels sprouts. Holland herrin'
Cologne. Swedish movements, Copen-
hagen snu1. Die Burgundy. spaghetty
a la ltalienne, Hamburg steak, Bel
gian tenors. Welsh rabbits. French
heels, Galway whiskers. Turkish baths.
C iental dancers. Roman candles. for
eign relations. Frankfurters. Swiss bell
ringers. Hungarian goulash. Irish p'ta-
tors. Maltese cats. Persian lambs. Eng
lish currants. Norway mackerel. Paris
grecn. Limburger cheese an Scotch
high balls. When we stop Z think
tnat we have to- import silk worm
eggs, amaryllis bulbs an amidonaph-
tolsulfacids focal tar products known
as vinitrotolual an naphtylarmin, etc.)
We are brought face T. face with a
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-11
Sheriff "soIy Jones Is Dead.

Hot Sulphur Springs. - Solomon
Jones, known all over Colorado As
"SoP Jones, sheriff of Grand county
for the last twenty years, died at his
home here from hardening of the at
teries. Mr.. Jones was 60 years Old
and was one of the pioneers of Grand
county. Before the completion of the
Moffat road he operated stage line
between Georgetown and Hot Sulphur
Springs. He is survived by widow
and two daughters, Mrs. l.. w. Ken
nedy and Mrs. Charles F. Fee L. w.
Kennedy is treasurer of Grand coun-
ty
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-11
What tn European War Means t. Us

TIL European war is bound T. be of
incalculable benefit t America from
an educational standpoint. Soon we
we're familiar with emperors an kings
an czars an crown princes an hered-
itary grand dukes. triple ententes,
ukases. an uhlans. AS tn armies ad
vanced we got our maps an took up
tn cities an rivers an frontiers.
So thoroughly saturated are we
with war news that we start at tn
low rumblin' of brewery wagon. mis-
takin' 1t fer heavy canronadin' jest
west O. Charlonssur-name. Theirs
only one thing our imagination balks
at an that's dreadnaught limpin' int
port.
Theirs a very serious side t tn Eu-
-opean war aside from tn awful