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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

Roland Glidden, who is employed at
the Augusta General hospital, is en-
joying a two-weeks vacation, the
greater part of which will be passed
in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

Elmer Wilder, second trick operate
at the Maine Central ticket office, is
off duty being confined to the house by
an attack of chicken pox.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

Michael Frawley was in Lincoln Fri
day to attend the funeral of the late
Miss Jennie a. Lowe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

Cyr & Savoie are making a big re-
duction to riders of the bicycle and
those desiring to possess a high grade
machine for little money.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18
LOCAL NOTICE.

New lot white hats just received,
low prices. Open all day Wednesday.
L. c. Cochrane, 259 Water street
julyl6d14ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

Mrs Ida Fernald and Mrs. Fred
Young went Friday to Togus pond,
where they will enjoy short outing
at the Barrtws cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

Oil stoves should be in great demand
this weather, both economy and COM
fort demand that each family own one.
The popular Florence Automatic is the
seller. Croquet looms up quite promi-
nently in Swift & Turner Co.'S store.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

Russell s. Weston Co.'S new ad is not
very large but it is brimful of bar
gains and ladies will be very apt to
profit by them.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

All the insecticides in the stock of
Bowditch & Webster Co. nothing
lacking. No disappointment in order
ing from such a complete stock.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

F. L. Herseys shoe repairing service
guarantees prompt, efficient service
and highest class workmanship.
apr7dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

Well to remember that Turner s
Prices special sale of shoes closes to-
night. Some will heed this and some
will pay regular prices later on.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

Mrs. E.. Josephine Cony. Clairvoyant
Physician, has located at p E. Cres-
cent street Office hours to P. NJ.
except Sunday. july15We edo tiff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

Mrs. Blaine S. Viles and children
arc in Skowhegan visiting Mr.. viles'
father, Hon. E. p. Viles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

c. F. Bilodeau says your choice of
our S. and IS Panama hats for s3.4S.-
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

At L. s. Young's today, fresh lot
tinker nackerel 1oc h., shad, Is cents
each; sword FISH, salmon, etc. Peas 40
cent sa peck; string beans, 8 quarts
Csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

W. 2. Stebbins ad gives owners o
autos important ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

Some % bushels large peas at at
tractive prices at Weber & Hewett's
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

About % bushels large peas at at
tractive prices, says Weber & Hewett
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

It is said the Royal Tailored way TO
we'll dressing men and women is tn
better way. How about cut in pric
from Sc to SO on every individual sui
ordered at J. b. Farrell -Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

Great showing summer dresses at ex.
tremely low prices at Chernowskys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

F. L. Hersey's sale of low shoes for
ladies and men canont continue with
unbroken sizes long at present prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

"Anoth big markdown on suits and
coats" is feature of D. w. Adams
Cos. ad. today. Other bargains in sum-
mer dresses, waists and millinery
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18

E. Locke was almost to busy with
the bakery goods to stop to write a
special for today but he is well sup
piled with all the green stuff includ-
ing fine peas. new lot green and wax
string beans a OTIS. 25c). Good CAN'T
lopes, 8 for 25c. Watermelons. grape
fruit, nice currants for Jelly. Expect
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-18
SATURDAY LOCALS

SATURDAY LOCALS
c. F. Bilodeau says your choice of
our So and IS Panama hats for s3.4S.-
Adv.
Attention is directed to Fifield Bros
ad. of today This firm believes in
skill, ef1icienee and prompt service in
both large and small jobs in machine
elevator, garage work or anywhere.
Perfection of workmanship is desired.
ADV
Snowflake Bread as advertised IN to-
days Journal is our Augusta product
which its citizens should look into.
Purity, wholesomeness anod cleanli-
ness is the watchword.-Adv.
Cyr e. Savoie are making big re-
duction to riders of the bicycle and
those desiring to possess high grade
machine for little money.-Adv.
Russell g. Weston Co.'S new ad is not
very large but it is brimful of bar
gains and ladies will be very apt to
profit by them.-Adv.
All the insecticides in the stock of
Bowditch & Webster Co. nothing
lacking. No disappointment in order
ing from such a complete stock.-Adv.
Well to remember that Turner g.
Prices special sale of shoes closes to-
night Some will heed this and some
will pay regular prices later on.-Adv.
W. 2. Stebbin's ad gives owners Of
autos important information.-Adv.
Oil stoves should be in great demand
this weather, both economy and COM
fort demand that each family own one.
The popular Flosence Automatic is the
seller. Croquet looms up quite promi-
nently in Swift & Turner Co.'S store.
ADV.
Observe the beautiful foulard silk
neckwear in our window. A regular
all silk, soc, stylish, up-to-date scarf
for zoe each, for soc. Positively for
today only. Don't hesitate. they will
go quick. say The Mems Good Clothes
and Quitting Shop, c. A. Messer &
Co.-AdV.
Some 25 bushels large peas at at
tractive prices at Weber & Hewett's.
ADV.
About % bushels large peas at at
tractive prices, says Weber & Hewett.
At L. s. Youngs today, fresh lot
tinker mackerel 1oc h., shad, 25 cents
each; sword fish, salmon, etc. Peas 40
cent sa peck; string beans, quarts
CSC.
Great showing summer dresses at ex-
tremely low prices at Chernowsky's.
F. L. Hersey's sale of low shoes for
ladies and men canont continue with
unbroken sizes long at present prices.
It is said the Royal Tailored way fos
we'll dressing men and women is the
better way. How about a cut in price
from Sc to SO on every individual suit
ordered at ]. B. Farreu's.-Adv
"Anoth big mark down on suits and
coats" is a feature of D. w. Adams
Cos. ad. today. Other bargains in sum-
mer dresses, waists and millinery
Adv.
E. Locke was almost to busy with
the bakery goods to stop to write a
special for today but he is well sup
piled with all the green stuff includ-
ing fine peas, new lot green and wax
string beans a OTIS. 25c). Good canti-
lopes, 8 for 25c. Watermelons, grape
fruit, nice currants for Jelly. Expect
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08

While several days have elapsed
since the campaign was announced. still
there is plenty OF time for those de-
sirning to enter the campaign TO do
10. Just ono week has passed since
the first list of candidates was pub
lished, apd there has been but little
done In the way of securing sub
scriptions by any of the candidates. A
candidate may enter now and with a
little work, can soon become a leader
In the race. This IL not a something
for nothing proposition. The Richmond
virginian wants to increase its CIR
culation and Is willing to reward you
handsomely for your efforts. We have
the papers to deliver. and for these
subscriptions. we will give you votes
and votes are what you will need to
win a prize.
Candidates residing in division NO.
are not In any way competing with
candidates in division No. land cam
didates in one district are mot compel
ing with candidates in another dis
trtct--except for the grand prizes.
How votes Are Ohtained-
- Csc ,zxAf. 10 secure, xotex In BY CLIP
ping the 10 votes coupon IN each -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
ATTEMPT TO CALL
WILSON ON TOLLS

WASHINGTON. April 7.-~Senator
Poindexter's resolution calling on the
president to inform the senate as to
the real reasons for demanding the
passage of the Panama canal tolls re-
peal bill was put to sleep today. BY
a vote of s5 tn q, It vas referred to
the foreign relations committee. The
reference means that it will not be
heard from again.
The presidents friends seized upon
this vote as signfying that the repeal
hill has clear majority in the SEN
ate They were disposed to accept Ii as
a test vote. Notwithstanding the fact
that several senators who voted for 1t
are known TO be opposed to the re-
peal bili. while one or two senators
who voted against the recommendation
are known to favor repeal.
Senator Poindexter's resolution de-
cares il to be the sense OF the senate
tina: no action should be taken by
the senate or the committee on inter-
ocean canals. until after the president
hid furnished information as to what
are other matters of even greater
deIicacy and nearer conseQuece," re-
ferred to by him in his address to
congress In advocating the repeal of
the legislation for free tolls.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
MISS HAMMERSLEY TO
MARRY S. N. HlNCkLEY


NEW YORK. April Louis Cor
don Hammersiey. Of 1890 Fifth ave-
nue., announced today the engage
ment of his sister. Miss Catherine
Livingston Hammersley. to Samuel
Nelson Hinckley. OF this city. The
engagement is one of the most i'm
portant Of the spring season. and of
wide interest to society here and
abroad.
Miss Hammersley was introduced to
society four years ago by her aunt.
the late Mrs. Charles d. Stickney.
Miss Hammersley has a most en-
gaging personality, and aside from
her wealth and position has been
much sought after. She has travelled
extensively in this country and in
Europe.
Mr.. Hinckley is the elder son OF
Mr.. and Mrs, Samuel Parker Hinck-
ley.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
DEAF AND DUMB,
FALLS IN STREET

NEW YORK, April An elderly
man. whitehaired. stopping and feeble,
attracted the attention of Policeman
Sheehy in East Thirteenth street at
O'Clock tonight. Sheehy was unable
tn gain any information from him.
but found that he had a slight scalp,
wound. An ambulance surgeon dress
ed this and took the aged man to the
station house. There ii was found
that he is deaf, dumb and blind.
A slate and pencil found In his
pocket were put in his hands and he
wrote Thomas Gordon" The police
could not find out where he lived until
an expert took the pencil In his own
hand. placed the blind mans hand
over his own and then wrote. Where
do you live 2" The aged man wrote.
philadelphia
Gordon was sent to Bellevue hos
pital. where he wrote, This Is all folly.
have been blind for forty-two years.
I stumbled and fell"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
MALCOLM STRAUS
SCHOLARSHIP At
RICHMOND COLLEGE
Is Made Fol-
lowing Memorial Services by
Students and Faculty Many
Tributes Paid Popular Class
mate.

Memorial services for the late NAL
colin Lee Struus were held yesterday
at Richmond College chapel all Inc
students attending and paying trlb-
ute to their late classmate.
Members CT the faculty were ON
hand in large numbers, as were q
large number of friends of the dead
youth. j, A. George, president or the
senior class. read a series Of resoiu-
tions, expressing the sympathy of that
body with the parents and the regret
of The students at the loss of one or
their number, general faVorlte,
bright and promising boy These
were adopted by the students as re-
ported and were spread on the records
of the college.
DR.. d. r. Anderson. professor of
history. spoke for the Forensic
Council" paying tribute TO the miss
ing student Al d declaring that his life
and character were an example Tor
every man in college life.
Earl Dunford. president OF the
junior class. of which young Straus
had been member. followed, pay
ing a tribute to the dead, and Robert
Brock spoke for the Sima Rho Liter
airy society. James c. Harwood
spoke for the John Marshall High
school and IN doing so disclosed Just
an incident in the maniiness OF the
dead boy While he WAS at the high
school taere was another student who
was trying for a scholarship. He ask :
ed that the boys record. which had
not been made in John Marshall High
school, should be allowed to count on
his score, in order that he might win,
the request serving to put tffs boy
for whom the request was made
ahead OF Malcolm Straus. The boy
for whom he made the request won
and got a scholarship. Mr. Harwood
said that this was a true index or
the character of the boy.
Just as the exercises were being
brought to close President Boat
wright arose and stated that MIR.
Charles Straus, father of the young
man. had established and founded
the Malcolm Lee Straus scholarship
at Richmond college, for the benefit
of the John Marshall High school, the
same to be available at the beginning
OF the next collegiate year,
Those who heard the tributes paid
to the dead student declare that
nver In the history Of the college was
there more genuine feeling displayed
and more deserving speeches and
tributes paid than to the memory OF
Malcolm Lee Straus.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
SENATE REFUSES
To OPEN DOORS

WASHINGTON. April THE SEN
ate went on record today by ma
jority of only ons against opening the
doors of the executive sessions toSali
business except treaties. The test
vote came on a resolution introduced
by Senator Kenyon, declaring IL to be
the sense of the senate that only
treaties should be considered hereafter
in closed sessions. The vote came
when Senator Brandegee. OF Connect
cut, moved to lay the Kenyon resolu-
don on tho table. For several minutes
the result was In doubt Belated SEN
ators coming into the chamber from
time to time, and announcing their
votes. shifted the victory first to one
side and then TO the other. When the
clerk first made up the roll there was
a tie vote. When he revised 1t the
resolution was tabled by one ma
iority, the vote being 81 to 80.
Senator Kenyon. in asking for q
record vote, declared that 1t was time
the senate went on record az being
for or against the transaction OF pub
lie business in secret. Senator La
Toilette. who has been leading the
agitation for open sessions, was alb
sent. and not paired. II he had teen
present the melton to table would
have been lost.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
sOIJAWKlNC PARROTS
CUSS DURING TRIP

NEW YORK. April THE steam
er Victoria Luise came into port TO-
day from a West Indies cruise. she
had three hundred passengers on
hoard. and about one hundred OF
these had Spanish speaking parrots
and inacawA
The parrots chartered all through
the voyage. Then they yelled ana
..cussed." The macaws just screamed.
rha nacaw il the champion noise
makinr bird Of South America They
mada noise at breakfast time. ana
tho noisc grew louder as the day ad-
vanced. ,,,....
! .,,s.c naid that the macaws were the
busiest noisemakers since the Buii
Hoose convention at Chicago. no
ma no sleep. he said, SINCE the snip
left port OF Spain on March zsth.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
MILLIONAIRE KID
HUSTLES FOR BOND

NEW YORK, April 7.--Grace LaRue,
the silver Moon Girl" had her hus-
band. sometimes known as the Mil
Honaire Kid" arrested at tine hotel
MeAlphin this afternoon. and at tango
tea time he was hustling around town
trying to get the $4,000 bail that
would prevent him from sleeping in
Ludlow street Jail
The Millionaire Kid" whose regu-
lar name is Byron Chandler. was ar
rested by sherif's deputies. The or
der for the arrest was secured from
Supreme Court Justice Weeks this af-
ternoon, after Miss LaRue had put up
$2.5en in cash.
Miss LaRue's attorneys made rep
reservations to the court that they
believed Chandler was making prepar-
atoms to leave the State. thus making
it impossible To collect alimony pend
Ing trial of Miss LaRue's suit for
separation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
BOOKMAKERSC CAUGHT
WHEN DEPUTIES RAID
JAMESTOWN TRACK
lOONEY IS LOSER
AFTER LONG FIGHT
SLAYER OF NEW CASTLE OFFICER
MUST DIE--HAD BEEN
FOUND INSANE.

ROANOKE VA. April AFTER de-
49,. .
ing the case OF fiarFey Loohes' chais ea
with the murder OF Oscar Martin, OF
New Cast1s. this afternoon returned
n verdict of murder in the first de-
gree
IooneS~s evht for liberty was a
snectaco1ar ore and extended over a
ner,os of savarai month"; during which
ne had been declared insana had been
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
Would You Like Vacation Trip
At the Expense Of the Virginian?
Two Automobiles and Twenty Purses of Gold viii Be Given
In Less Than Nine Weeks

sue OF The Virginian. The other Is hy
subscription payments. Any person
making the payment of $l.00 or more
on subscription. will be given votes,
which they may cast for any candi-s
date entered In this campaign. II
the person they wish to faver IL not
entered. they are privileged to enter
the name and deposit votes to their
credit. Candidates are privileged to
accept and give receipts for subscrip-
tons and when turned IN at this Office.
voting ballots will be Issued and res
turned to the candidate, making tho
remittance.
Prizes Fer All.
No candidates are losers In this
campaign for the reason that The Vtr-
gilman will give 10 per cent commits
sion to nonwinntng candidates. pro-
vided they are able to collect 5000
or more.
The standing OF the contestants win
appear again in Thursdays issue and
will include the coupon votes that ars
received at this once on or before
Wednesday At 10 A. IT Votes receivedE
after this hour will not appear ~ The
credit Antsi the tolloystn
Sunday sssuA. NJ M MI Mn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
FEOERALS GATHER
NEAR T0RRE0N TO
RETAkE LOST CITY
VeIasco Escaped With Large
Force, and Now Has Rein
forcements Tampico At
tackled by Small Force.

Ell PAso, April 7.--Messsges from
.&ret separate sources in Mexico city,
each indepen dent OF the Other, End
each confirmatory of the other, were
received in FL Paso today by prom
.nent federal sympathizers and Of
ficials, stating that the federal forces
comprising the recent garrison at 7 or
reon had concentrated near Torreon,
reinforced by Generals Moure and
Mass. and were returning to make a
combined assault upon the city.
That, it was explained. was the reason
for the contention in Mexico City
that Torreon had never been taken.
1t was said that when the reinforce
ments failed 10 reach General Ne!ssco.
he retired from the city to await their
organization. prepared to return
against the city with a much larger
force than he had for its defense, and
for this reason the Mexican war de-
partment does not consider the city
as taken until another battle is fought
Americans returning from the front
declare that General Velasco escaped
with at least $500 men, and with re-
Inducements should now nave size
able army
Fighting Nearby.
Rebel officials in Juarez admit that
fighting is in progress at Nies"as.
about two hours automobile ride
southeast Of TUrTeon, but Insist tnat
there is no danger OF Torreon being
retaken. They assert that the re
treating federals could not get water
at San Pedro. SO started back south
east after the first heading for Sal
tili3. and were intercepted at Niescas
by the constitutionalists.
Canbriilas, town in the state OF
Tamaulipas, was captured today by
a rebel force operating under General
Coss. The news was sent to Juarez by
General Gonzales at Matemoras The
rebels killed numerous federals In the
attack the message said. and captured
ffty-six prisoners. and sixty Manser
rifles. The rebel losses were two kill
ed and six wounded.
General Eulalio Gutierrez, who Is in
command of San Luis. Potost district.
now in Juarez. comforting with Car
rama, was advised today that his
troops surrounding the city of San
Luis Potosi yesterday killed three
hundred fAderals who attempted to
make a sally out OF the city against
him.
Spaniards Arrive
The first train-load of Spanlards
ordered from Torreon by villa reach
ed Juarez late tonight. and others will
follow tomorrow. II il known that
this expulsion Of Spaniards from all
rebel territory will continue, and that
Continued on Second paEs.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-08
OFFICIALLY, POLICE
WILL NOT ATTEND
FUNERAL Of Nt|Sz
No Uniforms to Surround Bier
of Dead Sergeant Husband
of Woman Still Missing.

The closing scenes Of Richmord's
latest tragedy viii be- enacted this
afternoon when the body of Mrs. Re
berta Lester. who was shot to death
In her home, ia West Broad street.
Monday night by Police Sergeant Phil
G. Neisz, who a second later fired a
bullet into his own brain and died
before he could be taken to Virginia
hospital Is laid to rest in Riverview
cemetery and that of the murderer
suicide is conveyed 10 the grave in
Hollywood by eight officers in plain
clothes
Major Louis Werner refused abso-
iuteiy to allow the officers who are
to act as pallbearers TO appear in their
uniforms. because of the conditions
surrounding the death of Sergeant
Neisz. but granted the request of Mrs.
Nsisz by allowing the men to he de-
palsoe officer. No Official recognition
OF the death Of Sergeant Neisz will be
taken by the police department as a
whole, although 1t is probable that
several az the officers will send indi~
sidnal Horal offerings.
The funeral OF Mrs. Lester will take
place from the home of her parents.
Mr.. ard Mrs Frank W. jerks. 21s
South Pine street at 3 o'clock. Rev. J.
copal church. will conduct the ser
vices.
Sergeant Neisxs funeral wifi take
place from his home. lles West Mar
shall street. at O'Clock. Rev. Will
liam L. Ball Of Tabernacle Baptist
church. viii conduct the services. The
eight policemen who have been detailed
to act as palibeaTers are: g. l.. Wills,
W. u. Schlief. E. T. Dunn. c. II. Gal
braish. @. w. Thurman, w. b. Whit
lock. f. {. Mandy. and S. NJ. Carter.
Children Call Mother.
Their mother the victim of muir
derer. a crime which they themselves
witnessed and their father absent In
an unknown part OF the country. and
ignorant Of their plight. the two baby
children OF Mrs. Lester are still in the
custody of their grandmother, Mrs.
Mamie E. Lester. of S22 West Main
street The children are too young TO
realize the extent of their loss. al
though they called several times yes
terday for Mother" and had several
pitiful crying spells because OF her
absence.
Prospects OF a battle through the
courts for the possession of the chill
dren were set aside last night, when
il was stated at the horne Of their
grandmother that they would be.
rendered to the custody Of the jerks
family after the funeral Of Mrs. Lester.
should this arrangement be desired by
members OF the jerks family The
father has the right Of disposing OF
them or of caring for them IL he cares
TO do SO. but up to last night, no word
had been received from him during
the last three years aud he is apparent
~ ignorant Of the tragedy which made
him a widower.
Mrs. Neisz. wife OF the suicide, was
CONTINUED on Second paga)