Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 88, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1910 — CAPT. SAENZ IS ASSASSIN VICTIM [ARTICLE]

CAPT. SAENZ IS ASSASSIN VICTIM

Commanded Firing Squad at Cannon-Groce Execution. ARTILLERY FIRE IS OPENED Madrlz Troopa Shelling Town of Matagalpa—Peace Overtures Bpumed—Mexican Vice Consul Is Jailed. Managua, Feb. 16. —A heavy artillery fire was opened by government troops on the town of Matagalpa which is held by the revolutionists undei Gen. Chamorro. Heavy guns were used and many shells were hurled into the town from the surrounding heights. It is reported here that the attacking force consists of 3,000 men under command of Gen. Lara. Before the bombardment began word was conveyed to the American consular agent, William Devignay, informing him of the intentions of Gen. Lara and stating that a reasonable time would be granted to non-combat-ants to leave the city. Many persons left and took refuge in the surrounding country. No report has been received here as to the damage done by the shells thrown into the town, but it is announced that the bombardment will probably be renewed if It wap seen that the rebels still hold the town. Capt. Saenz, who commanded the firing squad that killed Cannon and Groce, the Americans, was shot and killed in the street here by a government soldier. The assassination caused the wildest excitement and for a time the mobs swept the streets in all directions. This gave rise to a rumor that there had been a popular uprising against President Madriz. A renewal of peace offers have been made by the revolutionists. They came this time from Gen. Chamorro and were addressed to Henry Caldera, the American vice consul. In his letter Chamorro recalls his victory at Matagalpa, San Ramon and other points, and declares that he Is actuated by a desire to stop further effusion of blood.

This letter was taken to Madriz who refused to treat it seriously, remarking only that Mr. De Vignay was apparently active in the cause of the insurgents. This, it is believed, puts an end for the present to peace talk. Madriz is constantly ordering more arrests for political reasons. He has caused Alfonso Solarazno, recently Mevlcan vice consul, to be thrown into Jail on the charge that he had been mixed up in a conspiracy that resulted in the capture of the steamer MaFear is expressed here that unless the government forces can achieve an early victory at Matagalga there will be an uprising here against the Madriz regime. Do your trading at Murray’s, the only profit-sharing general business house in Rensselaer. C. W. May of Carpenter tp., was over Saturday getting a set of sale bills from The Democrat’s printery. Mr. May’s sale will take place on Friday, Feb. 25, and he has an excellent lot of stuff—23 head of horsesi, 20 head of cattle, 40 head of sheep, and several Duroc Jersey sows. Mr. and Mrs. George Sego, of ftemington, and Mr. and Mrs. John Kolhoff, of Rensselaer, were guests of Meddie Sego and family over Sunday. Both couples were but recently married, and Mr. Sego and Mrs. Kolhoff are nephew and neice to Meddie Sego, and eon and daughter to Mose Sego, formerly of this locality, but now of near Remington.—Kentland Democrat.