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Monroe journal PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS VOL.23. No. 12. MONROE, N. C, FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1917. $1.50 PER YEAR CASH. The THE FEDERAL LAND BANK AT COLUMBIA YALUABLE KX I'M NATIONS MADE KY THE PRES:tEXT TO JOl RNAL i..4-HKIW Primary Object of Bank 1st to Help Farmers. Rceonie Hotter lmhicers and No Money Ca: Ite Had For Any Other lurjHst laical Asso ciations Must Have Character, Per manency and Ambition. Mr. W. S. Blakeney. President of the North Carolina Banker's Associ ation, returned yesterday from an Im portant meeting In Columbia which was called by Mr. J. H. von Engelken, president of the Federal Land Dank for this district. The president In vited the presidents of the banking associations of the several States, the presidents of the agricultural col leges, and others, to meet with him in an advisory and co-operative ca pacity. Around the council board the purposes and plans of the board were gone into fully by President von En gelken. who asked for the co-operation of the various representatives gathered in making the work a suc cess. Through Mr. Blakeney The Journal is able to give the following important statements and explana tions by President von Engelken: In the first place the farmer mem bers of farm loan associations should understand clearly that no degree of success can be achieved in this office without the intelligent co-operation of the farm loan association mem bers. One of the most essential things, and the one thing which it is necesasry that members of farm loan associations should bear in mind con stantly, is that the very foundation of the entire system demands con servatism. The fact that a system has been established to enable oper ating farmers to secure money for the purpose of improving their methods and Increasing their yields should not be taken to mean that there is available an unlimited supply of nion ey for any and all purposes. Farmers who are now applicants for loans should confine their borrowing re quirements to a minimum; avoid, if possible, making application for the full of fifty per cent of the valuation of the property; avoid, also, the very considerable danger of planning too much at one time. Possible improve ments to be made through the use of this system should be made gradual ly. If as a borrowing farmer you have in mind a number of changes or improvements on your property, make them one at a time. With the money that will be available from this bunk complete a certain Im provement on your property and dem onstrate that It Is a success and will Increase your earning capacity, and then if desirable, undertake the next. It is Ju.;t as important that any mon- t ey available from this bank shall be J intelligently and wisely Invested In i your property as it U that proper ap praisements shall be made In the be i ginning. Money borrowed for unwise purposes or for making changes or J improvements which are not careful- ly thought out and which will not jus- liiiy tnomseives in me iuiure, mereoy causing the borrowing farmer to lose that which he has borrowed, will bring about a.i distinct a financial loss to the borrower as If the monev ho borrowed had been wantonly wasted. It Is well In all cases to take counsel with neighbors and friends before un- UV I lUKIil VMUltfiO VI JIIH'IIMVIIIVIIUl which will involve financial loss if mistakes have been made. Appraising committees must bear in mind that they are charged with a double duty: the first to their asso ciation, the second to this bank. They must understand distinctly that they have to deal only with the value of land based on its earning capacity under present methods of farming. In other words appraising committees (should value land either as if they were lending on it themselves or as if they wore placing a value on it with a purpose of purchasing it for them selves for farming purposes. If ap praising committees will give us as the va4ue of a piece of land what they as farmers would be willing to pay for it as an addition to their own farms we shall be able to get the val ' ues we require for lending purposes. ' The directors of farm loan associ f ations are charged with the duty of admitting men to membership, 't hey J must understand clearly that preju- I dice, personal dislikes, or spue or I kind or another must under no clr- I runiHtanrej enter into their calcula I tions. They have to determine only whether an applicant Is a man who i will pay his debts if he can and also If the applicant ia a good enough fanner to make money out of his farming operations. Ne'er-do-wells, land speculators, men of extravagant habits, careless, slipshod farmers t have no place in this system. They must change their methods and raise themselves in the estimation of their neighbors before they can be safely admitted as participants in the bene fits of the farm loan system. Farm loan association members and farm loan association officers must bear In mind constantly that this is purely and simply a business proposition and that they assume, and must un der the law assume, a certain finan cial obligation covering each loan that they make and each individual whom they may admit to membership in their association. If through lack of wisdom or foresight or Judgment or if through careless and unwise ap praisements it should happen that foreclosure of property Is necessary, and upon the sale of such property the amount of the mortgage h not forthcoming, the other members of : . . I ... I I A the aa-rciauon win oo re-iuireu ,tu pay the difference, each member up to ten per cent or the amount of bis loan. There is no reason why any association member should ever be called upon to assist in the paying of the obligations of any of bis neigh bora, provided he uses ordinary, hon est Judgment throughout in the trans action of the business of the farm loan association. It is the purpose of this office to give to each farm loan association when its charter is granted the stand ing cf class A, which Is and will be the highest standing an association can attain in its transactions and af filiations with this bank. To main tain this standing it is necessary that a farm lean association shall exer else Judgment and care in tho trans action of its business and that it bhall avoid the necessity of having t foreclose on any piece of property of fered as security. The first foreclos- ure which any farm loan association may have to make officially will re duce its standing to Class B. and a a class 1) institution it will find itself subject to much more strict super vision as regards appraisals by our official appraiser and a much more conservative attitude on the part of the officers of this bank In transact Irg its future business. Should It oc cur that this same association U re quired to foreclose a second time then it will decline to the class pfindlng and f'-cm that time on and ;is long as tlie a::--ociation remains In that class it will become necessary for the officers of this bank to trans act business with such an association with a degree of caution which will prove to be rather burdensome to the association In question. To secure quick action and to facilitate Its deal lngs with this bank every association should determine to retain its stand ing as a class A association at all hazards. Charters. We are receiving dally hundreds of letters asking when we shall be In position to charter farm loan assocl ations. It must be understood, that before a farm loan asociatlon can re ceive a charter from the Farm Loan Heard at Washington It will be nec essary for our official appraiser to visi such asociation and pas.i upon meir appraisements and their pios pective loans. v hen thu crucial ap praiser makes his report to us we will In turn examine It and will send it to Washington with our recommenda turn, and the Farm Loan Board In Washington from the n oa will Issue lb charter If In ir iiljr.t.i-r.t and ours th. transaction !f tt.e farm loan as cnl.-.tion are sufR'.i-mly conservative and are legitimate. At the present tune tne Farm Loan Board at Wash Ington ha3 not appointed any partlc ular appraisers, and once these ap praisers aro appoinntcd, In the very iiiuuio of things they must reach s-)-.,e associations before they do oth-f-9 They cann .t si rvo a li at the :r.i:i time, ncit'i-'r can all the aso- fl:tt:ons be thn first on the list. It w'll take some, time to cover the en tire ground. Associations may rest assured, however, that no unnecessa ry delay will be allowed by this of fice and that all bo reached and will bo served as quickly as it is possible for us to take care of the business. IJorrovvers. Many requests are being made ud on us for Information as to who can borrow under the provisions of the law. The law specif fit-ally reads "No loan shall be made to any per son wno is not at the time or shortly to become engaged in the cultivation of the farm mortgaged." This means distinctly that borrowers must be the men who are operating their farms either themselves or with hired la bor. They must also be residents of the territory In which their farm Is located. For the present a man liV' ing in one state and owning a farm five or six hundred miles away will not be considered as an operating farmer and is not elig ble to mem bershlp In a farm loan association. The question is repeatedly asked whether or not a farm owner who ha3 on his farm a share tenant can bor row through this system. We are ex pecting at any time a ruling from the i-arm Loan Board In Washington on tnis point, and we are inclined to be lleve at this time that the board will rule that such a man Is an operating farmer, since his profits from the farm depend on the result of the op orations of that farm, and he should be considered as much a farmer as Is tne tenant who actually does the work, providing that as the owner of tho property he participates with his tenant In the expenses and partici pates also on some agreed basis In the profits, if there are any. A man living In town or In the country own ing one or more farms which he lets out fir rent at so much per acre Is not eligible as a member of an asso ciation, and cannot borrow on such farms through this association. Length of Time for Borrowing. It Is recommended by this bank that all loans be made for a period of thirty-six years. Loans made for this period can be paid off by adding one per cent per aunum to the Inter est rate. It will be no hardship on any one to make a loan for this length of time even If ho should de Bire the money for a shorter period. Inasmuch as ihe law distletly provides that any portion or all of the princi pal can be paid at any Interest date after five years. If loans are made for thirty-six years throughout the district the unifomlty will very much facilitate the work In this office. If any of the Information given above Is not quite clear we shall be glad to answer communications from you at any time and go Into further explanations. Remember, however, that our appraisers, before they go to TALK OF PEACE IN GERMANY HAS KEEN ABANDONED Gerard Makes Report State IV-part meiit I'resentcd Scene of In usual Activity Witb the Returned Diplo mat Reporting to Their Superiors. Washington, March 14. Former Ambassador Gerard, fresh from Ber lin, reported to the state department today that when he left there was every evidence that Germany was fully Intended carrying tut her ruth less tubmarine campaign, regardless of the prospect of war with the Unit ed States, and that talk of peace had been abandoned. The former ambassador did not see President Wilson because the President still Is confined to his room, but he conferred at length with both Secretary Lansing and Counsellor Polk, and went over with them in de tail events leading to the break in diplomatic relations between Ger many and the United States. Mr. Gerard reported that German officials apparently considered the ef fects and consequences of submarine ruthlessces3 before proclaiming it, anu so iar as ne couiu learn were confident of Us success. When he left Berlin, however, the campaign was only in Its second week and the Germans were still predicting the de struction of a millions tons of ship ping a month, the amount admitted by Teutonic experts to be essential for au effective starvation blockade of England. Since then, however. the average destruction has been be low half that. Food conditions In Germany when Mr. Gerard's party left were report ed as serious, but not necessarily critical. This question is looked up on by the American government as very important because of its bear ing upon the possibility of future peace moves by Germany In the near tuture. The former ambassador arrived here from Key West, Fia., shortly af ter noon, and was met at the station by a group of officials Including Counsellor Polk and Assistant Secre tary Philips, of the state department: Secretary McAdoo. Secretary Tumul ty and Senator Hughes of New Jersey. A formal statement was given out by Mr. Gerard saying that he would make his report to the government, and would not talk for publication. During the remainder of the day and night he held to this determination. He remained over here tonight, and will go to New York late tomorrow In time for a formal reception to be tendered him there Friday. The report made by the former ambassador to the state department was understood to deal particularly with the treatment accorded himself and other Americans following the break In diplomatic relations, the ef forts of the German government to get him to reaffirm the old treaty of 1828, with extensive change", tlr general attitude of the German gov ernment and public towards subma rine warfare, peace and relations with the United States, and condi tions in Germany. The department presented a scene of unusual activity with the many returned diplomats who accompanied Mr. Gerard reporting to their su periors. Some of them will be kept at the department, and others will be given new posts. hile officials are extremely anxious to learn the personal opinions of men fresh from Germany, there Is not the slightest disposition to feel that the International situation can be affected In any way at this time. Germany is believed to have shown herself in the series of sinkings such as the Laconia, the California and many others, Including the American steamship Algonquin today reported sunk without warning, to be utterly unmindful of the country's rights or its possible participation in the war. Regarding food conditions one of the best observers who has reported to the state department in months, said that 20,000,000 people directly connected with the army or govern ment, another 20,000,000 people in the rural population and about 8,- 000,000 wealthy people are well fed, but that the balance, about 20,000, 000, are in a serious plight. A fiood Ticket. For Mayor and Aldermen we sug gest the following ticket: For Mayor J. D. McRae. For Alderman, ward one A. Secrest. For Alderman, ward two T. Collins. For Alderman, ward three V underburk. For Alderman, ward four C, Houston. For Alderman at Large G. Caldwell. These men are progressive but not radical; they are wisely conservative, but no standpatters. They would give us a good common sense govern ment, which we would all be proud r, and which would amply take care of all our Interests. Citliens. work, will be thoroughly schooled In the law and will be able when they reach you to give full information on any points that are not now clear. As no asociation can transact any busi ness until it secures its official char ter, little can be gained at this time by any great amount of correspond ence. This does not mean, of course, that we will not at all times endeav or to reply to all letters as promptly s we can and provide our friends in the country with all Information that they may require to enable them to bring their temporary organization to such a point that the appraiser when he reaches the ground can hardle the situation promptly at4 effectively. AMERICAN STEAMER SI NK MONDAY BY SUBMARINE Tlw.S ll- ' I I ..... I Washington Unofficial View is That the Incident Ik.es Not ('limine the Situation Between U. S. and Ger. many. The American steamship Algon quln which sailed from New York for London February 20 with an Ameri can crew on board was fhelled with out warning by a German submarine anu sunk on March 12. All on board were saved. The vessel was owned by the American White Star Line and was recently transferred from Brit isn registry. According to advices from Tly mouth the German submarine opened nre upon the Algoaqu'n from a dis tance of 4.000 yards, tiring about 20 shells. Tnese were not sufficient to sink the steamer, so she was boarded by the men from the submarine who placed four bombs and the Algonquin was then blown up. The crew was given plenty of time to leave the ves- set "It was Just after daylight on Mon day when we were attacked," said the captain of the Algonquin, as quoted by the Press Association. "There was no warning. The submarine started fire at a range of three miles. When about 25 shells had been fired at the Algonquin, of which fou.- hit her for ward, the crew decided to take to the boats, and palled away from the sinking vesael "Then the submarine approached and with only her periscope showing sailed around the steamer Severn times. Finding that the crew had abandoned the thlp, the submarine came to the surface. Some of the Germans boarded the Algonquin and placed bombs aft. These were ex plodod and within a quarter of an hour the steamer disappeared "I appealed to the submarine com mander for a tow towards land, in view of the roughness of the weather but the German gruffly replied: No., I am too busy.' The crew pulled away in their boats, none be ing Injured by shellfire, but all suf fered from exposure All personal effects and the ship's papers were lost. Ia the absence of details as to th- destruction of the steamer Algonquin officials wltheld comment but the un official view was that nothing in the incident changes the situation be tween the United States and Ger many. President Wilson already has ta ken steps to place tho nation in state of armed neutrality, which with the breaking off of diplomatic rela tions with Germany hi practically tlie l;ut measure possible short of war American ships now are being armed to defend themselves against unlaw fill submarine attack. The genera view today is that arming of ships is tho only answer to submarine oper- ations short of n declaration of war which may be made only by Con gress. Consul Stephens, at Plymouth. reported the sinking of the Algon quin In the following dispatch: "Steamer Algonquin ef New York oni New oik for London wih foodstuffs, Kunk by Cerman subma rine 65 miles west of Bishops (rocki .March 12, 6 a. m. Captain reports vessel not warned and sunk bv shell fire. Crew of 27 all raved in own boats. Submarine refused assistance. So other boats in Eight, ai: tONAUTICAL STATIONS ALO.Nti ATLANTIC COAST Joint Amiy-Navy Board Is Studying t oast Preparatory to licatiiij; Sta tions. Washington, March 13. A Joint army-navy board is studying the At lautic and Gulf coasts preparatory to the establisment of eight aeronautical stations, which, besides having two dirigibles and six or eight seaplanes each for aerial patrol work probably will serve as bases for the new 110 tout coast scout boats of which' the navy will order more than 100 in a few days. Sixteen dirigibles and a sufficient number of seaplanes already hfve been contracted for and officers and men for the air service are being selected to be sent to the station at Pensacola, Fla. for training a dirigi ble for the station Is about ready for delivery. The eight stations will be di .tribut- ed along the coasts to cover strategic areas to bo determined by the board. Lach will require six officers and 40 men. The only station site already defi nitely selected Is that at Coco Solo. near Colon, Canal Zone, for which an appropriation or 11,000,000 to establish a Joint aviation and subma rine base was asked of the la.- t Con gress. The project is expected to go through at the coming special session. Funds for the other stations will al so be asked at that time; but the de partment has emergency appropria tions sufficient to begin tho work at on'-e. The dirigibles are to be de termined within four months. At present no stations for the Pa- ciiic coast are being prepared. The immediate plans require the training within the next four months of 50 officers and 350 men at Pensa cola in handling dirigibles. Crews for the seaplanes are already under training, but their number will have to be Increased largely without delay. in providing boats to aid in the task of guarding the coasts, navy ex perts would prefer a standard type 130 foot steel bopts for patrol and submarine chasing work, but In the Interest of speedy construction has determined on the 110 footers with wooden hulls. Later orders will be placed for some small submarine chafers ranfinir from 50 to 85 feet U la.ig'L. PROF. C. M. HARRISON DIED THIS MORNINU IN NORFOLK HOSPITAL Well Known Educator Expired Af ter Suffvrini; For Several Years Was Only Ihiitv-Eiulit Years Old. Prof. G. M. Garrison, well-known j 1 nion county school teacher, died this morning about ten o'clock in a Norfolk. Va.. hospital, where he was undergoing treatment. He had been in ill health for a number of years, but he had gone to the hospital very hopeful of being materially benefit ted. His family had high hopes of his recovery, and there was general surprise when a message was receiv ed early thL morning stating that his condition was very low. Mrs. Gar rison was making arrangements to go to Norfolk tonight to be at his bedside when another message was received announcing his death. The body will arrive here tomor row morning, and will be taken to the home of his wife at Unioaville. Funeral services will probably be held Sunday morning, and Interment will be in the Unionville cemetery. rror. Garrison, after receiving a diploma from Wake Forest College in 1901, began his teaching career at Unionville. Later he wnt ti Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he taught for several years. He then came back to this State and was Principal of the Marshville Fchools for a while. He also taught at Granite Falls. He was an excellent teacher, and was universally admir ed and respected by both his students anl patrons. His death moves one from the county who was a force in the training of our boys and girls for better citizenship. Tho deceased was a son of the late E. M. Garrison. He Is survived bv his wife, who Is a daughter of Prof. O. C. Hamilton, and one son. two years old. He Is also survived by his mother, who lives with the deceased's only brother. Mr. J. E. Garrison at Waxhaw. He 13 survived by several half brothers. Prof. Garrison was a mnn who pos sessed an evlable personality. He was kind and generous, ever ready to do his part in every worthy mea sure and undertaking. His heart and Interests were devoted to education, and this he made his life work. And too, the cause of education loses one of Its strongest adherents and work ers In the passing of Prof. Garrison. BEGGAR OVERSHOT HIS MARK WHEN HE COMPLAINED OK ARM Mr. R. K. Helms Could Svmnnthlze With Him n Little, Yet He Knows How to Work, While the Beggar Dosen't And Who Is the Joke On? Beggars sometimes have a heart of their own after all their ravages on the soft spots of Eoiin,:, well-."lxed people. Not of ceil, of lourse, ns they no usually a rather Insolent lot, es pecially the class of professional beg gars wlio go ircin one town to au- other plying their trade. there was a oae-legi.ed heggnr on the streets of .Monroe Wednesday, lie walked on ciutches, and claimed that his left arm was broken. He was standing near Ayer's market making pitiful pleas a," a penny from those passing un and down the ft root. Mr. U. K. Helms, who also had the great misfortune to lose an arm, came by. The beggar, nyt noticing his armless sleeve, made the usual plea for hH penny. Mr. Helms, without any hesitation, readied his hand in his pocket and i,ave the besar the requeued penny. After making many profuse thanks for the penny, the old beggar coni- iieiued complaining of his misfor tune snd the hard life th;.t he led. Mr. Helms listened patiently and yinpathetically, until the beggar commenced to complain about his broken arm. Without uttering a word, Mr. Holms turned around in front of the beggar and exhibited his empty sleeve. The beggar's eyes be gan to gleam; his face plainly show ed he was astonished and perplexed. With an air of resignation, he pull ed out a dime from his pocket, and ftarted to hand It to Mr. Helms. 'Here you take this," the beggar re quested. Mr. Helms of course re fused the coin. Now the point is, who is the Joke on; Mr. Helms, or the beggar? Look For the Play Tonight. This variety show will bo some thing to make you shake your riza- bles. Several changes in casts, cos- umes, ceremony and conceit will be made to suit your taste. Good flie.i and warm dressing rooms for brides and grooms. Admission, adults 5; children, 10 cents. Big Contract for Fighting Craft Contract for what l lx-l!eve:l to Ik- the largest hIiirIo order for lighting crart ever Riven by any Nation were placed yester day by the Navy Department. It1vate Iniild-rH undertook to linn otit four gixvit battle cruis er and nix scout cruisers and pledged themselves to keep TO Hr cent of their working forces on Navy construction. In response to an apteal to patriotism y Secretary Daniels, the major shipbuilders have, agreed to accept 10 per rent net profit on the battle cruisers, whose cost will represent ahont $7rt.tMM,oK of the total sum Involved In yesterday's contract. A fifth hattle crnlser will he built at the Philadelphia Navy Yard so as not to strain the limit of facilities of private establishments. CZAR OF RUSSIA HAS BEEN OVERTHROWN MOST ASTOUNMXO NEWS OF THE? WORLD FOR I.O.VO TIME News of Revolution Reached the Ciar at the Front and He Rush, d ltar Only to Alxlic.ite News Regarded ns l avornhie to Allies Armies and People Have Joined in Revolution. The Czar of Russia has abdicated his throne! His younger brother has been placed upon the throne by the haders of the revolution, and a nevr National Cabinet has t?en announc ed. The news was received in Lon-. don as favorable to the Allies, and a dispatch from that city says: The news that ' gre'-t .".ussia" had Joined the democracies cf the world. and that one cf the three great abso lute rulers of the world bad resigned, his throne in accordance with the de mands tf his people, was received here w'th unmixed Joy. There has been no Illusion here al.out Russia. Particularly in the last year it has been well understood that the sltua tion there has been the people against the throne. "The people and the army are all for the war and against Germany" ha3 been the word which came from Russia from all channels repeatedly. That the court has been enshrouded In a :io-G?:-man atmosphere and that the Emperor was a weak man under the thumb of his wife and al so und'r the domination of several members of the bureaucracy, some of whom were Influenced only by tho tradition of the old bureaucracy and others of wh'Mii were informed by and in the pay of German diplomats, al so had been reported. The people now In control of the destinies of the gieat Empire of Western Europe are Russians who are nnti-Germ.in and pro-Kuwlan to the core, so the Russian develop ments are regarded here as wholly to the benefit of the Entente Towers in the war. The Emperor hastened back from the front only to find that the revolu tion had been successful, and that a new Government was in control. The Empress, who. it is alleged, has been influential In the councils opposed to the wishes of the people. reported to have fled cr to bo in hiding. Although considerable fighting took place, It h not believed that tho casualties are large. The early period of the uprising bore the character ratlvr of a mock revolution. C'sacks charging down the streets did so in n haU'-lioarU d fashion, plainly without ir.rlice or in tent to harm th" crowd-. Tho troops ech.in?e.l rood nat tm-1 ra;lhry with the woikingmen and won.wi. and ns they rode, wore cheered by tho pop ulace. Lone lines of sob!;, i.; stationed in dramatic attitudes aci Xevsky Prospect, with their rii'M t .1 sit an imaginary foe. iijipeired to bo taking part in n tabKau. Machlno guns firing roulades or blank cartrld g'?s seemed -'iiy to tuld cnotlii-r real istic touch U a tremendous lhea-frio production. I'ii 1 11 Furnhy nif;).f, tu pagee.nC continued wi,hor.t serious interrt'p tlon. Then !n a fl.ish the whole scene lost IN thealrir fiiV'y; it be cani" a gen.'ine revolution. liecimcms Muti'iled. Tlie regiment. h.d received nn or ilor frol.t tlie commandant f fire up on persons ns.'n.ibV.l i:i the street This caused ln:ined;;i'" dissension among tlu troops, who d-d not under stand why they would be compelled to take violent measures against fel low citizens whoe chief o:Tonse was that they were hungiy an I were ns.l; iiig the government to si'; t-ly bread. Several regiments deserted, and a pitched l.oi tie began between the troops who stood with the govern ment and those who. refusing to obey orders, had mutinied. A long night battle occurred be tween the mutinous regiments and the police at the end of St. Catherine Canal, immediately in front of the historic church built over tho spot where Alexander II was killed by a bomb. Tho police flmlly Med to roof tops all over the city and were seen no more In the streets during the en tire term of the fighting. Still, on Monday morning the gov ernment troops appeared to control all the principal squalen of the citv. Then came a period when It was Im possible to distinguish one side from the other. There was no definite Una between tho factions. The turnine point appeared to come about three o clock in the afternoon. For two hours the opposing regiments passive ly confronted each other along the wide Litelny Prospect In almost com plete silence. Front time to time, cmuiissarles from the revolutionary "Ue rode to the opposing ranks and exhorted them to Join the side of the people. For a while the result seemed to hang in the balance. The troops appear- ed irresolute, awaiting the commands of their officers, who themselves! were In doubt as to what they should do. Desultory firing continued along the side streets between groups of government troops and revolutionists, but the regiments upon whose de cision the outcome rested still con fronted each other with machine guns and rifles in readiness. Joined Revolutionists. Suddenly, a few vollevi wpra nr. changed; there was another period of suent suspense, and the government regiments finally marched ovr n Join the revolutionists. A few hour after the first Uvh. this entire sec- ILantmuea on page eight.)
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