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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
BURIED Alive j
BENEATH TONS
or crave. At
WATERvELLE, ME-.
Willard Romeo Caught
When Overhang in
Pit Gives Way

Waterville, Me-, Sept 25.-(SpeciaD.-
Persstency in his endeavor to dislodge
a large bank of grave in the pit of c. B,
Kelleher on Drummond avenue resulted
in Willard Romeo, aged 81. of Grove
street, being buried alive about clock
Friday afternoon when several tons of
earth fell upon him while at work. Romeo
with a fellow worker named Charles
Murray, was boring gimlet hole in a
undermined, with the intention of dyna-
hitting it Saturday morning.
Murray suggested that the bank be left
as it was with the belief that it might
fall of its own accord during the night.
romeo, however, insisted on getting the
bank down before leaving for supper. AL
most directly underneath the overhang-
ing bank Romeo and Murray were boring
the hole when Murray saw a small por-
ton of earth moving. With a shout to
Romeo he jumped seevral feet to safety
but Romeo stood still and was completely
bulleu III moment ana the
other laborers in the pit went TO work
with all possible speed to dig him out
but as fast as they would remove the
dirt more would fall into his place from
the bank above. In about 10 or Is min
utes they were able to reach his head
and shoulders and these were brought
out where the air might get at them.
In the meantime a telephone call had
been sent to City Marshal Baxter. He
hurried from his Office onto the street
just In time to catch DIR. n. Bison, the
city physician, getting into his auto.
They hurried to the pit. but when they
reached Romeo he had been dead several
minutes. Coroner Frank Redington was
called and he removed the body to his
undertaking rooms. An inquest was
deemed unnecessary. Funeral services
will be held at the church of the Notre
Dame Friday morning at O'clock In
terment will be in the Catholic cemetery
at Pine Grove.
Romeo is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Frank Rancourt, and four sisters, Mrs
Albert Mayo, Mrs. Elsie Hurd, Mrs Min
ME Brooks and Mrs. Georgia Martin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
Tumulty Says 'Twould
Place President as
Seeking the Re-
nomination
Attitude Interpreted, However,
as Not to Mean that He Will
Refuse Homer if Offered
Might Seem to Be Taking Ad-
vantage of Extraordinary
Situation"

Washington, Sept. 25.-At the direc-
ton of President Wilson, Secretary
Tumulty today wrote a letter to New
Jersey Democrats declining to have
them endorse the President for a Sec
ond term.
Secretary Tumulty's letter was to
Edward E. Grosscup, state treasurer
of New Jersey: 1t follows:
You were generous enough to con-
suit me as to whether the Democrats
of New Jersey should at this time en-
dorse the President for a second term.
/ had talk with the President about
1t and he deeply appreciates the gen.
crosby of the suggestion; but New
Jersey is his home state, the men who
would act in this matter are his own
personal friends, and he feels that it
might seem as if he We're taking adj
vantage of the extraordinary situation
now existing to gain some personal
advantage through such an expression
of confidence by them
This would DE inconsistent with his
whole thought and spirit and he
shrinks from it as from something
that would embarrass him rather than
help him. - Il 5--s FrsE
1t was understood the President de-
cided not to allow the New Jersey
Democrats to endorse him for a second
term because he believed it would look
as though he were seeking re-nomina-
ton. His attitude, however, was not
taken by friends here to mean that
he has decided not to accept a re-
nomination If it is offered to him.
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SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
Melvin G. Stinson of kittery

Melvin G. Stinson of kittery
Melvin o. Stimson, aged 20, of Kit
terry, died Wednesday. He was en-
ployed many years at the navy yard.
He was with Admiral Farragut when
the admiral died and assisted in pre-
pairing the body for burial. Three
daughters, Mrs B. w. Burke of Ports
mouth, Mrs. William Perkins of Cam
bridge, Mrs. n. Il. Brown of Temple
ton, Mass, two sons. Oscar Stimson Of
California and Harry Stmson of Cor
ham, also a sister, Mrs. Armenia Sto-
yer, and brother, David Stimson of
Kittery, survive. He was a member
of Riverside Lodge, l. o. o. f.; Naval
Lodge, A. f. and A. NJ, apd E. G..
Parker Post. G. A. r., of Kittery.
Charles r. Libby of Limerick
Charles F. Libby. aged so, died
Wednesday at his home In Limerick.
He was born at Ossipee, N H, and
had passed nearly all his life in Linz
erick, where he was engaged in the
harness business for many years. A
widow, two daughters, Mrs. George d.
Marden of Millinocket and Mrs George
M. Patten of Rumford Falls. two sons,
George of Lewiston and Charles Libby
of Usage, Ia, and one brother. Dan
iel Libby of Nome, Alaska.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
Call for Return of the
Protective Principle
in Tariff Legis-
lation
Also Stand for Corporation
With Honest Men Engaged
in Business Pursuits, Appoint
ment of Expert Tariff Com
missioner and Establishment
of American Merchant Marine

Concord, n. H, Sept. 25.-The Re-
publican state convention in session in
this city this noon adopted a platform
declaring for hearty approval and CO.
operation with honest men engaged in
business pursuits on the part of the
national government; for the re- estao-
hshment of the protective principle in
tariff legislation and the appointment
Of an expert tariff commission; and
for the establishment of an American
merchant marine. The record of the
Democratic state administration was
assailed, credit for progressive legis-
lation claimed for the Republicans of
New Hampshire and a pledge given
ito improve and strengthen all ad-
Fanced legislation which Republican
initiative has written into our laws"
Proposed amendments were endorsed
to the direct primary, employers liza
bility, fish and game, and highway
laws and a declarati ton made in ia
vor of budget system for public eX-
penditures.
Upon the railroad question the plat
form said:
while the present financial condi-
ton of the New Hampshire railroads
requires that careful consideration be
given to their applications for relief
We are not in favor of an increase of
existing mileage book rates without
further investigation and an adjust
ment of all railroad rates"
An attempt to strike out the last
CLAUSE of this plank was defeated on
a viva voce vote.
The closing plank OF the platform
was an appeal for the union within
the Republican party Of all opposed
TO Democratic misrule" in state and
nation.
The convention was presided over
by George II. Moses of Concord, re-
Gently minister of the United States
10 Greece and Montenegro, and was
addressed by former Governor Curtis
Guild OF Massachusetts, and by the
leading candidates nominated at the
recent Republican primary; ROLAND
H. Spaulding of Rochester, for Cover
nor; Jacob II. Gallinger of Concord for
United States senator; Cyrus a. Sui
ioway of Manchester and Edward II.
Wason of Nashua for Congress.
It's closing business was the election
of a new state committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
WASHINGTON

EAST-Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Thurston
OF South Union were guests Sunday at
Lake View farm.
Mrs. Sylvia Turner Johnston Of Bisbee
Ariz. visited few days last week Mrs
Blanche Johnston.
Misses Muldoon of Brookline, Mass, ar
rived Saturday for two-weeks sojourn
at Lake View farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pierpont OF New
ton, Mass. have been for the past two
weeks visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs
Manley Pierpont.
Edmund and Rex. Prescott Of Liberty
are helping Will Prescott cut ensilage
corn.
Harry Turner of Freedom visited last
Sunday his mother, Mrs. Emma Turner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Cunningham
passed Sunday with Mrs. .Cunningham's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Light.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
ALLIES IN DELMATIA

Paris, Sept. 25.-4.59 P. M
A dispatch to the Italian news
paper Messagero forwarded to
Paris by the Rome correspond
ent of the Havas agency says
that the allied forces have land
ed in Delmatia after lombard
ing the fortified harbor of Lis
sa. The British and French
flags were then hoisted to pro-
woke the Austrian fleet to come
out and engage the allied fleet
in battle.
Three Austrian squadrons,
the correspondent adds, are
sheltered in a canal at Fasana,
opposite the Austrian naval
station at Pola.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
Four Weddings in Portland

Four weddings took place Wednes-
day in Portland as follows Miss
Georgia Augusta Wardwell of Port
land and Wilbur Lampson of New
York were married in the morning by
Rev. DR.. j. F. Albion, pastor of the
Congress Square Universalist church,
at the Stateway. The bride was at
tended by her sister, Miss Frances
Wardwell Miss Mabel Josephine Boz
din, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Bodin of Monument street. and Har-
old Jacob Wingfield, were married in
the evening at the home of the brides
parents by Rev. Bowley Green, pastor
of the Central Square Baptist church.
Miss Grace Bodin was maid of honor.
Very Rev. DR., Frank L. Vernon Off
ciated in the evening at two weddings
at Emmanuel chapel St. Luke's Epis-
copal Cathedral. The first was that of
Miss Lois Brown Griffen, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Herbert Griffen
of Danforth street, and Sterling Bur-
ton Dyer of Watertown Miss Mar
guerite Alice Hays of Lewiston and
Emmons Twitchell Brown of Portland
were the second couple. The wedding
reception was given by Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas ErrtnGton Calvert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
Sec'y Garrison Explains
Delay Due to Adjust
ment of Details of
Transfer
No Conference as Yet with
President as to Effect of Villa
Revolution-Villa Announces
He Will Guarantee Pr0tec-
ton of All Americans and
Foreigners

Washington. Sept. 25.-Secretary
Garrison today ordered Brig. Gen.
Funston, commanding the American
forces at Vera Cruz, not to withdraw
during the next ten days.
Secretary Garrison announced that
the order was caused by delay in the
adjustment of many details incident
to the transfer of funds and the Gus
toms house. H.,f
1t is understood President Wilson
and Secretary Garrison have not yet
considered the possible effect Of the
Villa revolt on the American evacua-
ton and as Mr.. Garrison plans to
leave Washington today for the week
end, it is probable the question will
not be taken up until the cabinet
meeting Tuesday
General Funston in q report today.
confirmed news of the cutting OF rail
and wire communication between
Vera Cruz and Mexico CITY. He ad-
ded that It was not known whether
Constitutionalists along the railroad
were fighting among themselves or
whether the work of destruction was
by former Federal soldiers.
An American officer on the Arizona
frontier, in a report today. described
the manner of Villas proclamation of
independence. He said a notice de-
claring the concentration Of the Villa
forces for a march on Mexico City,
was written in chalk on q blackboard
in front Of the Nogales customs office
by Persons Unknown"
General Villa has sent word that no
matter what eventuates he would at
ford every protection to all Americans
and foreigners. Reports from Ameri-
can consuls in Sonora said no fighting
was imminent. though Governor May
torena has circulated proclamations
throughout the state declaring 1t in
dependent of Carranza.
There has. however been no re-
Spouse to kilograms sent by influential
Mexicans to Villa begging him to
make peace. Discussion in official
circles indicates a belief that Villas
action might afford a pretext for con-
tinued American occupation Of Vera
Cruz.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26

the bill to the Ways and Means Com
mittee, the only motion of any kind
allowed the opposition under the rule.
During todays debate Republican
Leader Mann assailed the measure as
due to the Democratic tariff rather
than to the war and as novel prep
aratlon to tax the peoples pocket
books while the government has s75,-
444,444 on deposit in the National
banks, Representative Hobson of Ala
bama, Democrat, declared that the
temperance forces were opposed to any
tax on beer on the principle that the
government should be dependent in
any way on alcohol, which he said. had
p,ooo,000 slaves in this country and
costs more lives than war.
The bill would impose an additional
tax OF 30 cents a barrel on beer. two
rents a gallon on gasoline, 20 cents a
gallon on sweet wines and IL cents on
dry wines, stamp taxes on railway and
steamboat tickets, brokers' contracts
insurance policies. mortgages. tele-
graph and telephone messages. and
special taxes upon theatres, brokers,
bankers, tobacco dealers and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
CONSTITUTIONALISTS
PURSUE FEDERALS

Vera Cruz, Mex, Sept. 25.-Constitution-
alist troops sent out to tho north of Vera
Cruz to check the supposed revolutionary
movement under Higenio Aguilar are to-
day reported to have entered the noun
tains below Alta Luz, where this former
federal general and his forces were last
seen, and where he appeared to be await
ing attack. Agutlar is supposed to be
moving toward Vera Cruz. He occupied
Esperanza, 100 miles west Of Vera Cruz.
yesterday, driving out a post Of 25 men,
eight of whom were killed.
Telegraphic communication with Mexf-
co City, destroyed by Aguilar. was re-
stored today.
The American transport Fitzpatrick has
arrived here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26

tistic black and gold effect. Each guest
beautiful rose. For the first time the
American woman must rely on Amer
lean models, for, although there are
some Partisan creations, such are the
result of early orders and early ship
ments. Inquiry as to the size to be
worn the coming season brought out
the fact that the designs run from
very large to very small, so that the
individual taste of all may be graft
fed. Black velvets appear to be most
in demand, although velours are just
starting in.
The trimmings are mostly ostrich
feathers to correspond with the size
of the hat and are worn high or low
as preferred.
At Mrs. L. L. Keene's, 247 Water
street, a very pretty window attracts
the attention of the passer. while a
visit to the interior shows that pros
pective purchasers may have a large
and varied assortment to select from
The velvet hat prevails and the va
riety of styles and shapes seems I'M
limited Fancy ostrich feathers are
used principally for trimmings with a
touch here and there of silver and
gold. The colorings are the new shades
of blue, brown, green and sand col
ora new shade of yellow.
At Theobald & Twombly's establish
ment, SOC Water street, are to be
found the latest creations and fancies
and the purchaser who cannot be suit
ed from the stock Of these ladies must
be hard indeed to please.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
Ugly Tramp Shot but Escapes.

Officer Joseph Ouilette in attempt
ing to arrest a tramp who was riding
on the front end of train No. II early
Thursday morning at Brunswick, was
struck by the man, who weighed about
225 pounds, and knocked down. The
officer fired at the hobo, and in the
opinion Of tie train men hit him in
the leg, but the man kept on running.
A train man chased the tramp and
hit him with his lantern, but only sue
ceeded in breaking the lantern. Of
Ger Ouilette was not injured serious
ly m the encounter. The police in
other places have been given de-
scription of this tramp and asked Ito
arrest him.
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HINCKLEY bound
over TO SUPREME
|, court OF MAINE:
MURDER CHARGE
Case Will Go Before
Grand Jury of
Next Month

Bath. Me-. Sept 25.-At the conclusion
of brief hearing on the charge of MUIR
der. preferred against Samuel T. Hinck-
ley of Georgetown for the fatal shooting
of Charles Barnes of Five Islands last
Sunday, Hinckley was bound over to the
supreme court today.
His case will go before the grand jury
next month. Since his confinement
Hinckley has been examined by four ply
sicians as to his sanity, and 1t is un-
derstood his mental condition will figure
prominently in his defence
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McAdoO Makes Public Reserves
Showing Percentage Carried by the
Maine and Other New England Banks

Secretary McAdoo's list, showing
the percentage of reserves carried by
each bank, follows:
Mainc-Bath National, SO per cent;
First National, Biddeford, 80 per cent. !;
B;ddeford National, q per cent;
Massachusetts National, Oakland, %
per cent; York National, Saco, 27 per
cent; South Berwick National. "A per
cent.
New Observation-Disclosures Ma
tional, 40 per cent; Merchants Nation
nj. Manchester, "a per cent; First Ma
tional Newport, 80 per cent; First
National, Somersworth, 80 per cent.
Vermont-Howard National, Bur-
iington, 80 per cent; Rutland County
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
SUMMONS IRELAND

Dublin, (Via London, Sept.
25.-11.30 P. M.).-Premier As
quith appeared at the Mansion
house here tonight for the pur-
pose, as he expressed it in the
opening speech, ''as head of the
kings government to summon
loyal and patriotic Ireland to
take her place in defense of our
common cause"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
ADMIRALTY RULES

London, Sept. 25.-8.57 P. M.
The admiralty, publishing to-
night the reports of the senior
surviving officers Of the cruis-
ers Aboukir, Hogue and Cressy
lays down the rule that military
dispositions and interests must
take precedence over the saw
ing of life in such cases and that
ships must be left to- their own
resources, as they would be in
battle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26

National, Rutland, 20 per cent; Wood
stock National, 40 per cent.
MISUNDERSTANDING National, Gin
ton, 30 per cent; Metacomet National,
Fall River, 81 per cent; National
Grand, Marblehead, 43 per cent; Mil
ford National, 40 per cent; First Ma
tional, New Bedford, Al per cent. ;
Merchants National, New Bedford, 20
per cent; Old Colony National, Ply
mouth, Is per cent; Plymouth Nation
al. rs per cent; Shelburne Falls Ma
tional, 20 per cent; Machinists Ma
tional, Taunton, 38 per cent; Bristol
County National, Taunton, 27 per cent.
Rhode Island-Providence National,
al per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
DECISIVE ENGAGEMENT
Continued from Page I,

The French report admits that the Germans have succeed
ed gaining footing the Meuse heights and have pushed
forward in the direction of ST. Michael bombardng the forts
of Paroches and the Roman camp which each other
the Meuse The communication however adds that
the other hand to the south of remain
bouchng from Tou have advanced in the region of Beaumont
In the CENTER to the direction of Rheims the French have made
but elsewhere nothing of Importance has hap
pened far is shown in the official report and other in
established
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Charged with illegal Registration

= Alfonso S. Foster, who was arraigned
before Judge Connolly in the superior
court at Portland and entered a plea
Of not guilty to an indictment return
ed by the grand jury charging Illegal
registration as a voter in Ward 8,
came into court Wednesday accompa-
MED by Attorney Raymond S. Cakes
and furnished bail in the sum Of $500
from day to day. 1t was charged that
the. respondent represented himself to
the members of the Board of Registra-
ton as being Of legal voting age,
whereas he has not reached the ago Of
II years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
HIGHEST GERMAN
RESERVIST RESPONDS
ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence

Berlin, Sept. 10-The highest" re-
servist in Germany called to the eolors
was the mountain guide Glatz at Gar
miseh, in the southern part of Prus-
STA. The order to report for military
service was sent TO him by mail and
reached him at night on the top of the
''Zugspitze," the highest peak of the
Giant mountains. With alpine stick
and hat at midnight he hurried from
the mountain top and in five hours
was down in the valley boarding a
train to Weilheim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26

in the afternoon and evening, result
ing in loss of four for Haines, three
for Curtis, gain of one for Callahan,
loss of six for Sullivan, loss of II
for Getchell and loss of one for Sui
livan.
In the representative vote Soule lost
S6, Ward lost 16, Russell gained 7 and
Perkins lost "a.
The ballots of the city of Gardiner
will be inspected Saturday morning.
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AMUSE M ENTS
Three Good Acts, Four Reels

The bill at the Coliseum today is one
of the best ever booked at this house with
special matinee at 2.45. Simpson and
Dean is one of the best acts ever play
ing this theatre and they are closely fol-
lowed by Bob Hardie, the one-string art
list, and Prince. the chattering juggler
and cartoonist. The pictures are favored
with a rafting comedy and feature in
two parts, Loves Long Lane" Come
early. it's a clever bill.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
GERMANS IN FRANCE

London, Sept. 25.-11.33 P.
M.-German troops are being
transported into France over the
railway line between Munich,
Gladbach and Aix-La-C happelle,
according to the Amsterdam
correspondent of Reuters Tele-
gram Co., who says this fact is
stated in a telegram from Mae
stricht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26

Miss Grace Goldsmith entertained a
party of her schoolmates from the Gardi-
ner High school at her home on Cobbos-
see avenue Friday evening There were
about 40 present The feature of the eve
ming was a corn roast, and only those
who have attended such a function know
just what it means. Refreshments were
served ma music and dancing enjoyed.
1t was aannerry gathering that dispersed
only with the arrival of the last car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-09-26
BRITISH SOLDIERS
WIDOWS A PROBLEM
ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence

fAssocidted Press Correspondence
London. Sept. 10.--A suggestion by
Queen Mary, that soldiers widows in
England be taken to Australia as as
sisted immigrants, has been considered
by the South Australian government.
The premier states that, owing to
drought conditions and the falling off
in the demand for domestic servants,
there would be difficulty in finding
employment
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Friday Inspection of Ballots Gives
Democrats Six More at Ellsworth
And Gains of 100 or More at Portland

The inspection of the ballots for the
Ellsworth class towns for representa-
tive to the Legislature AIDED six votes
to the Democratic side, making the
class Democratic by Ia.
The count of the Portland ballots
was finished Friday, resulting in a
gain of 1912 votes for Curtis for Gov
ernog and 100 for, Sullivan for audi
tor.
The Augusta ballots were inspected
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FALL MILLINERY 49,
OPENINGS TODAY

The milliners OF Gardiner announce
their fall millinery openings for Sat
urday, Monday and Tuesday. That the
displays are attractive is shown by a
glance at the lastly trimmed windows
which show not only attractive styles
of feminine headware but by the ar
rangement and general harmony Of
color and lighting that prevails. III
At Mrs. Ora MIXERS. 243 water
street, real hot house roses grace the
windows and add beauty to the ar