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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
TO TALK
TO HAVANA, CUBA.

Jacksonville, Dec. 21.-By vote Of
10 to /, citizens Of Jacksonville yes
terday ratified the telephone franchise
sought by the American Telephone
and Telegraph Company, to build a
long distance line through the city to
connect with the line the company Is
building along the East Coast, and
which eventually will be extended by
cable to Havana. Cuba.
While the vote cast-764 for and ~
against-was small as compared with
the registration, it showed conclus-
lively that the citizens here, particular
ly the business men, are anxious that
the line be built, as it will put Jcak-
sonville in touch with territory not
heretofore served by long distance
telephone service.
Means Hello, Havana.
1t will also mean linking Cuba via
telephone with the United States,
which has for some time been the
dream Of the telephone builders.
The line along the East Coast to
Key West is now practically compile
ted, cities along the coast having
granted the company franchises tc
pass through the various municipali
ties. Only one franchise remains tc
be secured, and that is in Daytona
The election there will be held early
in January, and as the sentiment IL
Overwhelming in favor Of the project
the franchise will be ratified as has
been the case in all other municipali
ties.
Long Distance Only
The franchise ratified here yester
day merely gives to the company thu
right to build line, which will b
used only for long distance service
The other franchises along the coas
already ratified, and the one to b
granted in DaytOna In January, Delnl
for the same purpose.
The vote cast here yesterday will
be canvassed at II o'clock this morn
ling by the election commissioners,
a. Wheeler, chairman; John A. Futcl
and Alex r. Merrill. The session will
be held in the council chamber.
Arrangements for yesterdays cleo
ton were made by Fred P. Lord, cit,
supervisor of registration, the machir
cry working smoothly throughout tn
entire day. Returns were received b
the officials at an early hour in III
evening.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
Presidents Note Received
fpv Associated Press.

London, Dec. 21.-Presiaeh'
Wilson's note, suggesting an eA-
change of views of the belligerents'
has been received at the foreign OF
fee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21

Rt. Rev. John s. Foley. Catholi'
bishop of Detroit, will celebrate thil
month the Goth anniversary of his OF
dination to the priesthood. which tool
Mace IN Rome, Dec. 10th. 1866.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
VILLA PLANNING
RAID ON
"' T0RRE0N

(By Associated Press.)
Ell Paso, Dec. 21.-Arrivals from
Parral reported that Villa was about
to attack Torreon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-21
s. Wants Peace, Declares President
(Ry Associated Pre6s.)

(By A6SOCldLou ITooO.J
washington, Dec. 21.-The Pres
bent's notes to all belligerents, sug-
|esting that some common ground
|e reached for the discussion OF the
erms for settling the war Is be-
eyed to have reached all belliger-
Int capitals. 1t does not propose
eace terms nor offer mediation. 1t
hates authoritatively that the Pres
dent has acted without assurances
hat the move would be favoraDly
Received by the entente. 1t is report
Ia that he takes the position, how
kyer that his note calls for replies
Ind that even If not favorable, re-
kponses would tend to make clear
khe objects of the beliigeren's'
which he states in his notes nave
never been clearly defined. Inc
President has made clear that, while
the United States has no interest II
the terms upon which peace vii
fnally be made, this country mas
profound interest in bringing aoou
an agreement for maintaining peac'
In the future.
The German ambassador conferre'
with Secretary Lansing, when IT
Understood the secretary expialne
the Presidents action.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
LOWER CALIFORNIA
WILL REMAIN NEUTRAL

san Diego, cal, June 1S.-Lower
California will remain neutral in the
event of hostlities between the United
States and Mexico. according to ad-
vices received here today from Colo
mel Fstubane Cantu, military governor
of the territory.
1t was recalled today that Cantu
made similar announcement at the
time of the American occupation Of
Vera Cruz.
Cantu is reported to have about
LOCO soldiers on the peninsula There
Is q garrison of fifty men at Ensenada.
less than loo at Tia Juana, just
across the border from san Diego.
several hundred at Mexicali and the
remainder at one or two other points.
The usual quiet condition prevailed
at Tia Juana today. the race track
drawing several thousands OF Ameri-
cans. No races are scheduled for to-
morrow, but the management Of the
track does not expect opposition
when the sport is resumed Tuesday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
pERSHING WORKING HARD
TO PREVENT HOSTuITIES

Columbus. n NJ, June lS--General
]. J. Pershing. American expedition
airy commander. is taking every pre-
caution to prevent a clash with Car
rancista troops being precipitated by
some trivial incident, according to
reports from the field tonight De
tachments, which for the past few
weeks. have been operating within a
few miles of the camps of the troops
of the de facto government have been
Withdrawn, while scouting patrols
have been given orders to ride their
territories with extreme caution. All
of the soldiers of the American com
mand have been warned to exercise
great care in distinguishing bandits
from Mexican soldiers Close watch
is being maintained on lines of com
munication and upon the passes
through which troops might make
their way over the Sierra Madres
from Sonora.
Leave of absence, which had been
granted a number of Officers and
men of the base camp here were
revoked today by the commanding Of
ficer. the explanation being offered
that the situation does not justify
their leaving their commands
Say Americans Retreated.
The official report of the crossing
of the Mexican frontier by American
troops, about twelve miles, west Of
Brownsville. Tex, received today from
General Nafarette, said that the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19

ptals. two ambulance companies, nj
Mount Gretna.
Rhode Island-Three troops caval-
ry, one battery field artillery, one am
bulance company, At Quonset Point
Another Mite.
South Dakota--One regiment al
Redficld.
Tennesse--One regiment and two
separate battalions and three separate
companies Of infantry, one troop cay
airy, one field hospital one ambulance
company, NJ Nashville.
Uiab--one squadron and Two sep
arate troops OF cavalry, one battery
field artillery AT Fort Douglas.
Nermont--One regiment of infantry,
one squadron cavalry, at Colchester.
From Old Virginia.
Virginia-Two regiments Of infan-
try, one battalion and one separate
battery field artillery one company
signal corps. one field hospital, at
Richmond.
Nashington--One regiment Of in
fantry. one troop cavalry, one COM
pany signal corps, at American Lake.
West virginia---One regiment of in-
fantry, nj Terra Alta.
Nisconsin--One brigade Of three
regiments Of infantry, one troop cav
airy, one battery field artillery one
field hospital, at Camp Douglas
Wyoming Two battaliens Of infan-
try, az Cheyenne.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
or SONORA
SEIZE IMPORTANT RAILROAD

Tucson. Ari2., June 49, Sonora
military authorities have seized the
Southern Pacific Of Mexico system
and cut all telegraph wires at the
border according 70 private advices
here late today
The Mexican custom house recoros
have been transferred from Nogales
Mexico, to far south Of the interna-
tional line.
A demonstration Of civilians in No
gales, sonora. ended early this morn
ing. Boys IL years old there have
been armed by the military authori-
lies. while eighteen carloads Of Mexi-
IN families have been gent south.
Several Americans arrested there last
night were released this morning.
General Gales. in his rush by spe-
cial train to the border. arrived early
this morning and left Immediately
for Naco.
A strict censorship Of all messages
to tho interior is in force at Nogales.
Fear liz felt for the safety Of Amer
leans at Empalme, Sonora.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
DANIELS ORDERS GuNBOATS
TO MEXICAN WATERS

A,uahHsuL dune IL Secretary
Daniels tonight ordered several addio
tional gunbodts ana other small craft
on both the east and west coasts to
Mexican waters.
Mr.. Daniels described the move
ment of ships as precautionary lie
directed Rear Admiral WnsloW,
commander Of the West coast division,
to make n selection of several avalla-
Bile vessels and dispatch them to
Join other vessels nj ports which he
is now watching.
Rear Admiral Benson. chief aide for
operations for the navy department,
was called into conference with Secv
Rotary Daniels TO select the ships TO be
sent from TIE cast coast. These prob
anh viii ho dispatched to Vera cruz
aud Tampico.
No other additional ship movements
are anticipated at the present time.
Secretary Daniels declared II was eN-
planned. however. that more may be
sent II any future developments irdi-
cate that they are needed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
SEVEN ARE INJURED
IN S. P. DERAlLMENT
"a, MORNING ,ou.a.. .-se,.. 4..-.o w,.r


Tucson, Ariz., June 1S.-Seven per-
sons were injured. none fatally
when four cars of Southern Pacific
train No. l. westbound last night
jumped the track near Wellton, Ariz.
A broken rail is believed to havve
been the cause of the derailment.
The injured
w. j. Williams, waiter, bruised.
Leroy Mack, chef, injured about
head.
r. j. Meyers, second cook, injured
about head, ),
w. 7. Lay. dining car conductor
right ankle broken.
Mrs. Frank Packard, Globe, Ariz,
right foot cut.
MILAN T. Moyridge, Los Angeles,
knee sprained.
u. c. Comstoek, Lacombe, Md,
ankle lacerated.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19

graph line out of Manzanillo is an.
parently open, the local office at Man.
zanillo refuses to accept messages for
the interior and no explanation is
given.
Mazatlan Situation Acute
Adyices from Mazatlan indicate the
financial condition there is acute. II
is rumofed that General Flores the
governor Of Sinaloa, whose headquar.
ters are at Mazatlan, is responsible
for the large movement Of troops
from Sonora and northern Sinaloa to
Mazatlan, fearing that riots will oc.
cru. The gunboat Guerrero is re-
ported en- route to Manzannlo.
The United States naval forces are
distributed along the west ocast rs
follows
The cruiser Cleveland is at Quay.
mas. the gunboat Yorktown at Topo.
lobampo; the gunboat Annapolis at
Ma2atlan, and the cruiser Albany at
Manzanillo. The auxiliary cruiser
Buffalo is en- route TO Guaymas from
San Diego.
No anti-American feeling has been
reported from any Of the west coast
ports
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
BEST FOR BILIOUS HEADACHES

Indigestion quickly develops sick
headache, biliousness, boating, sour
stomach, gas on stomach, bad breath
or some of the other conditions caus-
ed by elogged or irregular bowels. II
you have any of these symptoms, take
Foley Cathartic Tablet this evening
and you will feel better in the morn
ing. w. b. Vandigrift, smyrna, Ga,
says I'VE find Foley Cathartc Tab
let's the best we have ever used for
bilious headaches and am praising
them up to all my friends Sold
eVerVWhere.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
5000 L. =. SOLDIERS
AWAITING DEVELOPMENTS

Douglas. Ariz.. June 1S.-The five
thousand American soldiers here are
quietly awaiting any eventuality in the
Mexican situation. Three months OF
vigilance and preparedness have ac-
customed them TO what would other
wise be trying strain on their nerves.
An air OF quiet confidence WAS evil
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
CHINESE PERISH TRYING
TO ENTER THIS COUNTRY

Yuma, Ariz.. June 1S.-Four OF
eight Chinese trying to smuggie them
selves into California from Mexico,
met death in crossing the Sonora des-
ert, according to n report late today
from American soldiers patrolling the
border Three were drowned in the
Colorado river and one persisted In
the desert.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
INTERNATIONAL WIRES
IN SONORA ARE CUT

Nogalcs, AriZ., June lS.--All tele-
from the American side to the Mexi-
can side Of the border have been cut
in Sonora. Americans are being
brought to the border from Nacozarl,
where an anti-American demonstra-
ton occurred todaq, IN automobiles.
Carran2a authorities previously had
refused train for the refugees.
All rolling stock Of the Southern
Pacific of Mexico railroad, IT was re-
ported has been eonfiscated by Mex
lean soldiers. A switch engine was
boarded and seized by squad OF
soldiers as 1t crossed the border here
to Mexican Nogales last night. Re
ports received here today said Mexi'
can officials Of Sonora had stated
they were ordered to seize all railroad
equipment by General Carranza.
Excitement apparently had abateo
to some extent in Nogales, Sonora, to-
day. but there still was much uneasi.
ncss on both sides Of the border. -Four
or five trains left the Mexican town
during the night and early today foi
Magdalena, all cars being crowded
with Mexican women and children.
All archives of the Mexican Gus.
toms house and postoffice also were
removed TO the south.
Cen Z. Elias GALES, commander OF
the sonora military, was at Del Rio
on tho railroad line to Cananea, to-
day. II was stated MeSlcans who lasl
night signed what they believed t.
tie receipts for guns and ammunition
issued by Mexican officials, learned
today they had IN reality signed en-
listmcnts In the Mexican army.
An unconfirmed rumor stated thai
Between 1000 ana 5000 Mexican
troops had arrived at Tomas, -four
miles south OF Nogales.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19

dent at the headquarters of the Ari-
IONA district Brig, Gen. Thomas Il.
Davis, commanding. General Davis
had little TO say beyond indicating
that he and his men We're ready for
any thing at a moments notice.
\ few new troop movements were
ordered today, infantry replacing cav
airy at some of the permanent sta
tons In the district IN order to in
crease the cavalry force stationed
here Beyond this nothing was in
evidence although General Davis and
his staff remained at their desks all
day, keeping in close touch with the
situation.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19

Americans retreated Immediately
they discovered the preparations to
attack them which had been made by
the constitutional command
General Elizondo telegraphed from
San Francisco Rorias. in the southern
part of the state. that he had exc
cuted the former Villista leaders. Cruz
Dominique, Amanda and Nasques for
flight
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
WYOMING IARDSME<
ARE READY TO MOBILIZE

Cheyenne, Wye, June ls.-Nine
companies of infantry fully equipped
tonight are awaiting orders to mobil-
ize. Adj. Gen. Il. Anderson hopes 10
raise a full regiment. II will require
four days, he said, TO mobilize at
Cheyenne.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
CREATOR OF "CHlMMIE
FADDEN' DIES OF SHOCK

Ashtabula, Ohio, June 1S.-charles
M. Hopper, of "Chimmie Fadden"
fame, died in Ashtabula general hos
pital early yesterday morning, follow
ing a severe surgical operation per-
formed Thursday. Mr.. Hopper was
for several years popular stage
faVorite. reaching the zenith of his
career in "Chimmie Fadden." He
abandoned the footlights some years
ago and had been living in retirement
at his summer home at Ulnionville.
He was II son of the late Charles
Hopper, Standard oil magnate.. The
funeral will be held in Cleveland,
Monday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
GOVERNOR
RECEIVES ORDER

Denver. June tS.--Orders for the
guard were received by Gov. George
A. Carlson shortly before midnight
tonight
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
REGULATIONS Of
CARRANZA FORCE
TENSE SITUATION
Merchants, Compelled to Sell
Goods at GOvernnent-fixed
Prices and Buy in American
Market, Face Failure,

Guaymas, sonora, Mexico, June lG
Thy Radio to san Pedro, Cal. June
1S).-The situation at Quay mas Is
critical, due to the inability of the dc
facto government to redeem the last
issue of currency as was promised.
The merchants the majority of whom
are foreigners, refused to incl ease
their stock. which can be done only
from the United states and there only
for gold or its equivalent, because the
de facto officials arbitrarily place q
valuation upon the goods ON its ar
rival in the city and then fix 4 sell
ing price.
The stores are compelled TO remain
open and the shopkeepers are re-
quested TO accept what they regard
as worthless paper money in payment
for their goods. 70 add to the hard
ship merchants say, Il rate Of OK
change is set which is in excess of
that quoted at Hermosillo and 1T the
banks along the border, and the
merchants are compelled to accept
this under penalty Of arrest
Food supply Short.
Arrivals at Guaymas announce an
unprecedented shortage of food in
the interior Of sonora and that starN-
alton of the populace is imminent No
crops have been planted for the rea-
son that no protection is afforded
against raiding bandits and foraging
soldiers
Advices from Manzanillo announce
q like condition existing in that vi
entity There the local officials have
ordered all inhabitants to submit lists
of all food in their possession so that
it ray be sold to those in need.
The reports say no lists have been
submitted and that officials have or
dered a house-to-house search. Up
to the present time the order has not
been executed. Although the tele-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19

There will he number of recruits
leave for Columbus, y. NJ, Monday
night. II You care to go with this
number come to the armory after 8
O'Clock today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
ObREC0N ORDERS
PATRIOTS To GET
READY FOR WAR
Mexican War Minister Sends
Trevino Message Urging
Citizens to Present Them
selves for Enlistment,

Chihuahua City, Mexico June IS.
Feyered efforts to bring every unit
of the Carranza army of the north to
the greatest possible strength for serv-
ice in the event of hostilities with the
United States were being pushed for
ward here today. A message from
General AlVaro Obregon. Mexican min
lister of war, directed General JaCinto
Tfevino, commanding the northern di-
vision to urge patriotic citizens to
volunteer that they may be available
ito fight the American army in case
of rupture of relations" and to pre-
vent the further raiding of American
territory by armed bandits"
Obrcgon's Message.
The text of the message is as fol-
lows.
The Mexican government is con
WINGED that the greater part of its
citizens are DESTROYS of enlsting in
the army so that in case of an inter-
national war, they can defend with
arms in hand, the integrity of our
sovereignty. Further, since in the
northern states and especially in the
border territory, there are being or
ganized bodies of men to be ready to
fight the American army in case of a
rupture of relations, and with the OBJ
ject of preventing the further raiding
of American territory by armed ban
dts, who seek to increase the present
grave difficulties Of the general stu
alton, all patriots should rally to the
national standard.
Gail to Arms.
General Trevino is authorized TO
make known to all citizens in the dis
trict under the control Of the division
of the northwest that they should
present themselves to the nearest mill
tary chief of arms to receive orders
and he incorporated IN said army di-
vision. This also proclaims that all
those who do not comply will be I'M
mediately disarmed ana that all from
tier commanders are to be ordered TO
prevent the crossing to American soil
of Mexican citizens, whether they be
armed or not"
Recruiting Is Rapid.
General Trevino reported that re-
eruiting throughout the district is
progressing rapidly and it is known
that in addition he is redisposing his
troops that they may be prepared to
meet any emergency
Although Chihuahua City and the
surrounding section was quiet today,
everywhere an air of tense anticipation
was manifest, some If the more radi-
cal element declaring that hostilities
with the United States could not be
aVerted. On every hand citizens could
be heard expressing determination TO
'expol invaders from Mexican terri
tory"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-06-19
Albuquerque Morning Journal Monday, June 9, 1916.

opposite, which had been silent until
now, burst into. a sheet Of white smoke
as the guns were trained Oh the point
where the party stood General Hell
louin was undistiurbed amid the WhiZ
Of shells. until two staff officers, urg
ing the risk Of his exposed position,
induced him and NJ Painleve 70 seek
the security Of the trench
The start to the trenches had been
made at daylight. The route lay
through number Of small villages,
one Of them torn to pieces by q bonn
bardment. with only Jagged stone
walls and chimneys standing gauntly
along the road. Long lines of trucks
stood like prairie schOoners'
stretched out for miles along the
route and thousands Of horses and
mules and carts were packed at close
intervals, all taking some part in this
huge task Of keeping mp the steady
supply of food, equipment and ammu-
milton for several million men.
Great Trees Splintcred.
The Argonne forest was entered
about o'clock, with General Hellouin
leading the way with NJ Painleve.
Here and there great trees had been
splintered by shell fire, and one giant
spruce had been cut as with a knife
twenty feet from the base, tho top
ranchcs shooting down and sticking
upright in the earth like new tree.
Spring flowers were thick among the
moss and ferns, and the birds kept up
a constant twitter amid the rumble of
ARTILLERY fire and the crack" crack
lof the seventy-fives. But gradually
the singing Of the birds ceased as the
lexposed front was reached. Here the
foliage disappeared from the trees.
which were Scared and burned as
Though a forest fire had Just swept by.
Telegraph wires We're strung through
the trees linking all parts of The front
and rear with headquarters.
Entering their former trenches,
| General IIellouin and all the party put
on helmets, for the fire was now
heavy and incessant Hardly a hum
dred yards had been covered when a
wounded soldier came limping back
from the firing line He was very
pale, with a great splash OF blood on
his coat but on his feet and walking
without support. Another soldier was
ahead, and one behind, ready to give
assistance