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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14

the meantime Huerta, with the mill
tary behind him. had been recognized
as the Provisional President.
Huerta took office as Provisional
President on Feb. 10, 1913. Three days
afterward Francisco Madero one of
his brothers who had been arrested
with him. and Jose Maria Pine Suarez,
Vice President under Madero. were as
sassinated while riding under guard
from the palace to the penitentiary.
This crime aroused a storm of in
dignation throughout the United
States. In many quarters there were
demands for intervention but Presi-
dent Taft who was on the eve Of leav-
ing ONCE. decided to take no action
which might commit the incoming ad-
ministration Of President Wilson.
Immediately on assuming office
President Wilson refused to recognize
Huerta as the head of the Mexican
government in spite of the fact that
such recognition had been granted by
Great Britain. At the same time the
Maderistas rallied under Venustiano
Carranza. Governor Of Coahuila, and
Francisco Villa declared against
Huerta.
Following the refusal of President
Wilson to recognize the Provisional
President, United States Asbassadol
Henry Lane Wilson was recalled from
Mexico City. The situation between
the United States and Mexico then re.
manned at a practical deadlock unit
August, when President Wilson sen,
John Lind, former governor Of Min.
nesota, to the Mexican capital as his
personal representative Mr. Lind pre-.
sentcd certain proposals to Huerta
chief Of which was that the Provisiona
President should resign and permit q
national election at which he woule
not be a candidate. Huerta peremp.
torily rejected these proposals.
In the meantime the Mexican con
gress had been growing FESTIVE ant
one senator had the hardihood to max,
an open attack on Huerta in the Sen
ate chamber. He promptly disappear
ed and when his colleagues demanded
an investigation Huerta marched {
body Of troops into the Hall of Con
gress, seized 10 deputies and threw
them in Jail.
His next step was to call an cleo
ton. at which only Huertistas wer,
allowed to vote, with the result tina
he was declared president with Gen
eral Banquet vice president Mr. Linz
again demanded that Huerta resign
and. meeting with a second refusal
left Mexico City on November IL To-
Vera Cruz.
Throughout the winter the tensio,
between the United States and Mexic,
continued to grow more acute. Ameri
can warships were despatched to Mex
lean waters and a large number O
troops were concentrated on the Dor
der. At the same time the Constitu
tionalists, as the Carranza faction call
ed themselves, advanced from tn,
north, defeating the Huerta troops ii
battle after battle;
Landing at Vera Cruz
The climax came in April when {
party Of American bluejackets wa.
seized At Vera Cruz and thrown int.
Jail. The Americans were quickly re-
leased but Huerta rat4sec Preeiden
Wilson's demand Tor . formal salute
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
HORATIO FOSS
BOSTON VESSEL
AT MARTINIQUE

Boston, Jan. IA cable to the
owners today reported the arrival at
Martinique Of the Boston schooner
Horatio G. Foss, which sailed from
Portland, Me-. on Nov. 80. Her slow
trip had caused some uneasiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
DEATH CHAMBER .
PRISONER CHEAN
SING SING CHAB

Ossining. n. Y, Jan. ia prison
named Leggio, awaiting electrocutioh II
murder in Sing Sing prison. comm's'
suicide during the night in his cell In ~
death chamber. He hung himself VII
a sheet.
Recently prisoners in the death nous
have been given sheets and mattress
for their cots.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
STRIKE AVERTED
BY COM PLYING
TO WAGE REQUEST

New York, Jan. 13-Demands on the
part of the Amalgamated Clothing Work
ers of America for increased wages and
recognition of their union in this city
have been granted by the American
Clothing Manufacturers Association. and
a threatened strike of 5000 workers has
been averted, according to announcement
made today. 1t was also said that similar
dema nds have been made on Independent
employers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
MAINE PRESS ASSN
TO HAVE SESSION
PORTLAND, JAN. q

Portland, Maine, Jan. 13.-The date
for the annual meeting of the Maine
Press Association was announced to-
cay. 1t will be held in this city on
Jan. 81 and IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
SEVEN HUNDRED
SILK SPIN n Frs
GO OUT ON STRIKE

Chester. Pa, Jan. 13.-Seven hqhd'.
men in the silk spinning department
the American Viscose Co. struck to"
because the company refused 10 inels's
wages four cents an hour. The walK''A
tied up the plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
LINER HURONIAN.
TORPEDOED DEC. Y
OFF IRISH COASI

New York. Jan. 13.-The new M'
land liner Huronian, from Galvesscf
was torpedoed on Dec. 90, off ta
Irish coast, according to reports cur
rent in shipping circles today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
SURG. GEN. BLUE
RE-APPOINTED TO
HEALTH SERVICE

Washington, Jan. 13.-Surgeon Gen.
eral Blues disappointment to a sec
ond term as head of the public health
service was confirmed today by the
Senate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
SOUTH CAROLINA
LEGISL AZURE
FAVORS WILSON

Columbia, S. c., Jan. 13.-The South
Carolina Senate today passed a con-
current resolution, already passed by
the House, favoring the reelection Of
President Wilson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
THE CUNARD co.
AFTER TENDERS
FOR NEW BOATS

LONDON Jan. defenders for eight new
steamers of the large capacity interme-
ua'e type for the cunard Steamship Co
are 10 DO submitted this week. accor1;ns
10 Liverpool newspapers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
SPY DENOUNCING
EDITH CAvELL
ASSASSINATED

London, Jan. IA dispatch to the
Daily Express from Amsterdam says:
THE Belgian spy Gels. who denounced
Edith Cavell, the English nurse VINO was
executed some time ago. to the Germans,
was assassinated yesterday. His BODY
was found in a street of Schaerbeck,
near Brussels, with two bullet WOUNDS
in it."
A dispatch from Brussels Nov q last
said that a French soldiers whose con-
fession to the German authorities result
ed in the arrest and execution of Miss
Cavell had committed suicide by hang
ing in the military prison at Brussels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
SHIPPING NEWS

rort'and. Me-. Jan. 13.-Arrived: Steam.
e. Monadnock (Br). London: schoonar
Aennebec, Elizabethport for Camden
Ns Steamer Evelyn, Newport
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DEMAND PENALTY

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MEXICO MURDER

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HUERTA DEAD

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14

The climax came in April when a
party Of American bluejackets was
seized At Vera Cruz and thrown into
Jail. The Americans were quickly re-
leased but Huerta refused President
Wilson's denaanS Tor . formSl salute
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
An Accident ex plavino. ,'

There was once upon time two lit-i tie boys playing war with sticks nam ed Jim and Alex. While playing Alex by accident hit Jim in the eye with the point of his stick. so Jim went home crying.
 His mother hearing him cry. asked him what the matter was and when she saw his eye, she at once went to a doctor. The doctor looked at the eye and saw that it was blind This he told to the mother.
 The next day Jim's mother and father went to the court to sue the other boy's parents
 After this both boys and their par ents were on their way to the court when they met, Jim saw Alex and said: Hello, Alex, after we come back from the court we will play at Berks Park.
 Jim,s father heard this so he stop ped the trial and didn't let Jim play any more with Alex, but Jim wanted to play with Alex, so he asked his father why he did not let him play with Alex.
 The father answered that if two foolish boys played together, there will always be an accident.
 MOSES MASTER. Age 8.
 RozrahYiIIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23

the United States many compensa- tions, both industrially and commer- cially. It is really the cnly independ- ent neignbor of the United States, but still fIexicaEs are not being welcomed here as individuals CT as a commercial entity.
 "Annoyances lie in wait for Mexican citizens whenever they cross the iron tier. As business men and manufac- turers. credit is closed to them, be-. cause Americans are wrongly inform ed on the subject of Mexico and of what is going on there.
 Mr. Roumagnac thought if his idea of a small army of Mexican children being brought to this country for ed- ucarion could be carried out there would come "a new and changed gen. eralIon in Mexico, well equipped to make the most of the resources of the country, fully appreciating the indus trial progress of the American people and capable of realizing that men are enemies only when they lack under standing"
 T foresee" he continued, "a com mission organized by distinguished and generous minded citizens of both countries and perfect harmony result from their de1iberations-kindl in character because born of charity from which politics and al. idea of personal gain will have been carefully ekCllu6Q. l 1OTGSee a IAeA1cdI du miring the United States of America and an American marveling at the na- tural beauties and resources of Mexi- co. I foresea respect for the rights of each grow ont of mutual admiration; and through this perfect knowledge of the two languages, and this daily con- tact of thousands of children, l can foTesce perfect harmony of interests, absolute understanding, which will se- cure bread and comfort for numbers of citizers of the two countries, united hencefor,h, and strong with the strength that comes of mutual helpful ness
 "In similar way, in the privileged climate of Mexico, colleges and sana- toriuliis for physically weak children from North America would increase the diffusion of the two languages and bring about a more complete knowl-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
PLEA FOR A CHARITABLE
 INVASION OF MEXICO
Made by Don Louis Roumagnac, a
 Prominent Mexican Finaneier.

New York, Nov 22-A plea for an American invasion of Mexico, not with military forces, but with the arms of charity. is made by Don Louis Roumagnac C. prominent Mexican financier who ilas arrived in this city with the hope of bringing this charit- able invasion to 9 head.
 As I see the magnificent and truly admirable generosity of Americans lavished without measure on the children of dead or wounded Allies M. Roumagnac said. T cannot but wonder why tcese splendid sentiments, these great philanchropic activities cannot, with the self same crganiza- ons-especially as regards the or phans-also benefit that neighboring country, Mexico
 MT. Roumagnac thinks immense ad- vanIages would result from a move ment in America to aid the stricken and helpless orphans of Mexico. Many of them he would like to see brought te tue United States for education, and then go back to their homes and spread a doctrine that will not only cement these two republics in strong bonis of friendship but will enlighten these 15,000.00 people, of which at present, but one-tenth can read and write"
 It seemed to him that although America had great humanitarian program, Mexico in every case and almost purpose1y'' was left out of this program. Mexico, he said. has the same rights, the ssame aspirations, that any other country has. After the. European war Mexico will offer
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23

Then we spent about fifteen minutes talking over what we had read. Sat : urday we met at the Y. M. C. A. gym nasium and took a swim. Then Sun day-Pn tell you, Sundays great! We've been studying about Goliath. the giant, and David, the warrior, and Absalon1. who got killed by getting his hair caught in the boughs of tree. We like Sunday best of all"
 Are you one of the boys?" said Marion.
 Yes" replied the young man. but am also the teacher of the class. The most of the boys are about ten years old"
 s Do you want any more fellows 9, asked Marion. tiIridly.
 Course we do,' replied the teacher: the more the merrier.'
 When can I joinT inquired the boy.
 Join right now" was the reply. we meet every day, you know. Tomorrow is holiday, so we are going to spend the day on farm that is out about thirty miles. It will only cost us ten cents apiece, for the farmer is to meet us at the end of the street car fine and take us the rest of the way in his wagon, and his wife is going to give us a chicken dinner when we get there. It is their boy that is south for his health and they feel interested in us for his sake"
 "Oh, won't that be grand!" cried Marion. Have they an orchard with peaches-and pears an"
 Everything that grows, on a farm, ' declared the teacher.
 That night Marien could scarcely sleep for joy. He dreamed that he was in an orchard where the pears and peaches were as big around as wash tubs, and he was too happy to eat.
 That was a number of years ago. Marion has class of his own now. About two months ago the superin- tendent said to him. Marion, I want you to take a class of boys of about ten years of age"
 All right" said Marion, where are they?"
 You are to find them. was the reply s8
 Marion knew what that meant, and at once he set to work. dare say he never passes a ten year old bay with out making him wish he belonged to his class. He already has eight boys in his class. I can sec them through the window now. They have "a big paper giant put up for a target and are practicing with a sling and some stones to see which can come the nearest to hitting him in the renter of the forehead.--Mrs Siewert.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
The Pautipaaa School.

Dear Uncle Jed: The name of my school is Pautipaug. Twelve scholars come to school Most every day we have perfect attendance. My teachers name is Miss Hart. 5t-z
 In our school we have five black boards, an organ, a stove, big die tionary and a, library.
 The school children got up soap order and received a good sized libra ry for a small school. We; are expect ing to get a new blackboard
 I am in the fifth grade. When in the fourth read the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh reader.
 In front of our school we have two maple trees. The leaves have nearly all come off of them. We took some of the leaves and made fort. We kept them like that for long time. Then we took them over to the steps and piled them up. We got upon the steps mad jumped eff.
 We got tired of that and ve made them into beds-
 Now we have a boarding house of them. I do not know what next we'll make them into.
 I hope the other Wide Awalees have as much fun in school as l do.
 JULIA -RODMAN, Age 10.
 North Franklin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
Jim.

By Emma A. E. Lente> He was the busiest little boy That ever slammed a door, Or slid down a banister,
 Or, stormed across a. foor. -.a1. And all day long his restless feet Went burrying in and out, And all the yard and orchard place Rang with his merry shout. But, when the evening shadows fell And birds had gone to bed. Jim meekly sought his mothers lap And nestled down his head. There never was sweeter boy At night than little Jim, And when he knelt to say his prayer We well-nigh worshiped him. But years have passed; now grown a
 man
 He treads in college ways, And on the fierce athletic field He wins great need of praise. But still he keeps the child's sweet
 heart,
 However he may roam. And ne'er forEets at frequent times To write a letter home
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
Fluffy RuffIes.

Dear Uncle Jed: am enjoying country life and the new milk I have every morning and evening.
 When I first came :; would run up my mistress dress and sit on her shoulder; once found she was brush- ing her teeth.
 Am always interested when she mops the floors. Have become acquainted with the large house cat, Tid. like to play with his tail; at first he would not stand it, but now he growls in a soft tone and gives ne a gentle cuff now and then,
 Trip, the shepherd dog, never have taken much notice of; but one night, when my mistress was away, he tried to pay me attention. I screamed and since then he has kept his distance. enjoy eating the flies and millers. Once she found me looking at a large green worm, but took it away from me.
 One afternoon I followed her over to the neighbours and sat down on stone not far from their dog, Rover. All was well till my mistress took me could not. as he was fastened by a rope.
 The barn cat, Katrina, at first growled at me. Afterwards I showed my dignity by growing at her.
 Once when the grocer came I jump ed on to the thili of his wagon and was looking at the horse when inv mistress came along and hastily took me off; then she boxed my ears I thought 1t strange, as am O. an in- curing turn of mind, and like to know about things.
 like to sit on my mistress lap when she works at the desk. She calls me Little Fellow" and Sweetheart. and both she and my master say I am very pretty.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
A Record Year for Methodist Foreign
 Missions.

In spits of disturbed conditions ow-
 ing to the European War, the total re- ceipts of the Board of Foreign Mis-
 sions of the Methodist Episcopal
 This shows a total increase of s2az,-
 6s2 51 over 1915 which had held the
 record as a banner year.
 Much enthusiasm followed the an-
 nouncement of these figures by pr.
 George M. Fowles, treasurer of the
 board, at the first session of it's aI- nual meeting held recently at head quarters, 15O Fifth Avenue, New York. Of the amount named, special gifts. to be applied to mission work, reach ed s585,435.09. These special gifts exceeded last years by s206.s1463.
 pr. Fow!es also announced that dur ing the year an unnamed friend had made a gift of s50,000 for property in Foochow, China. And a donor, whose name is also withheld, gave $25,000 for the Retired Missionaries Fund, tn- creasing 1t to $150.Go0.
 In response to an appeal by the corresponding secretaries, two years ago, contributions have been coming in for the relief of Methodist work and workers affected by the European
 war. Up to date $118,001.20 has been received.
 At the meeting of the general com
 mittee in Los Angeles, last year, 1t was ordered that the church observe a self denial period, extending from April 1923, 1916, and that the money received be used to meet extraordin- ary opportunities and emergencies. As a result of this appeal, sS0,6I1.S6 were sent to the Foreign Mission treas ury.
 Dr. Fowles said in his report: ssThe receipts from the various conferences of our church show a gratifying in- crease of $4S,70S.17 over last year"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
THE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE STORY
NOT A SISSY BOY"

Marion Cartwell was ten years old and had never seen an orchard. He had lived in the heart of a great city all his. life, and now his father was dead, and his mother was very poor and had to work hard to provide for herself and Marion: so there was nei- ther time nor money to be spent on trips to the country.
 One day Marion was walking along he street on his way home from school, when a young man who was riding by on a bicycle jumped off his wheel and said to him. Hello. there! Do youa go to Sunday school?"
 No, replied Marion.
 Well now, just between you and me-" said the young man, just as though they had always been friends, would you mind telling me just ex- actly the reason why you don't? No erawhshing, remember"
 "I wouldn't tell everybody" replied Marion promptly, flor most of them would give me a curtain lecture. But 1 will tell you. It is just this: I can't stand being a sissy boy.'''
 That's all right" said his new friend, 1T would not want to be a sissy either If I couldn't be a man, would want to go and hide. I be ong to a Sunday school that has the finest specimens of genuine manly boys in it that you'1l find anywhere. I'll teflsyou it's greati"
 What do yc> do?" asked Marion ioubtfully.
 "Do?" answered the young man, T could more easily tell you what we don't do. lust for example I'll tell you what we did this last week. Mon- lay we met for half an hour just be- lore lunch time and had a relay race you know what a relay race Is. Then, Tuesday we gave a postal card Ihower to a, boy who had to go south 'or his health. Wednesday each of us Ipent fifteen minutes all at the same lime studying the next Sundays fes- lon. Thursday. after lunch, we all vent out to the south end and worked lor half an hour on a garden we are making for a boy out there who would De in our class If he were we'll enough put he's sick-too sick to have us visit Jim even, so we go out there every week and work for half an hour on his garden. He cam see us from the win low, and the doctor said that garden vas doing more good than the medi- ;ine. We put big placards up here md there with the words, Beans, Carrots 'Sweetpeas.' or whatever we iave planted, 50 he can fell just what Fe are doing. Friday we met at the bty library. brought back the books Fe had been reading and got new ones
 1 -4&. xmn 2@-s4--- T
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
UNCLE JEp's TALK WITH WIDE.
 .'1"' AWAKEs.. q

Do you know there are lots of mis- fit names and it would be difficult to tell how it happened so.
 The tit-mouse is a bird. not a mouse.
 Baff1n's bay is not bay but a strait catgut used for ffddles is the pro duct of sheep.
 sealing-wax never has a bit of wax in it.
 Blind-worms have eyes and can see. Irish stew was not first made in Ireland and is hardly known there.
 The Dutch clocks are all made in Germany. Rice paper is not made from rice or the rice plant
 Kid gloves are not made of kid, but of lambskin or sheepskin.
 German silver Is Chinese metal
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
Moosup.
How Mir. Bear Got a Short Tail.


 Dear Uncle Jed: One day MT. Bear What have you got?' asked MT. Bear
 "Oh, some fish, answered MT. Fox. Where did you get them 7" asked MT. Bear.
 At the pond" aswered MT. Fox. Well how did you catch them % MT. Bear asked. always plays tricks on people. So he said, Well. if you want to know I'll tell you.''
 "An right, I've tried and tried many times to catch fish and haven't caught single one,'' said MT. Bear. Well. if you go to the pond and put your tail through the ice for two hours, then pull it up: you will have some fish," Mir. Fox said with a laugh as he walked away.
 MT. Bear walked toward the pond, thinking about getting a great many fish.
 So he got to the pond and put his tail through the ice. We'll he stay ed there an hour. then ne thought it time to pull his tail out"
 "Well, MT. Fox said to stay here two hours. so I guess I will," he thought to himself
 After two hours Mir. Bear tried to pull his tail Up. So MT. Bear pulled and pulled, but it would not come up. We'll he thought, s'The next pull and it surely will eome.''
 So one more pull. and up came halt of his tail. The other half had been too long in the ice, so he lost half of his tail you see, and that is how MT. Bear got short tail.
 ROSE DRISCOLL, Age g. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-23
aoinu After Cherries.

One Sunday two of my brothers. a friend and proposed that we should go and get some cherries.
 The day was so nice that a walk in the woods would be fine. There were a few flowers on the way which we picked.
 We watched a few birds flying from tree to tree. We had just reached the bottom of the hill, so we sat down to rest. Ill about five minutes we were ready to start again. Just as we reached the top of the hill three men were sitting on a rock, and, naturally, as girls are said to be. we were afraid. But my brother was not afraid and wanted to go on and said: Aw, come oni Don't be afraid!" And one man said: Come on, little girls; don't be afraid. We have two little girls like youseip &
 This frightened me more, so came home with my friend. but my. brothers went on and got some cherries and we had none.
 BLANCHE LucIER.
 TaftvilIe