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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
One Shot in Clash

In clash between strikers from the
Gould's Coupler workers at Depew and
strikebreakers one man was probably
fatally shot and four others We're Sc
riously injured by being struck by
bricks and stones.
The strikers held up a train carry
ing 500 strikebreakers by Telling a
tree across the tracks. When the train
came to a standstill hundreds of strik-
ers began to pelt it with stones. Shots
rang out and deputy sheriffs on the
train returned the fire
The fight was waged for more than
a half hour and was ended by the run
ming of the train back to this city.
None of the men in the train it was
said, were seriously hurt. but many
We're cut by flying glass and a few
hit by stones or bricks which were
thrown through the car windows.
Several of the II passenger coaches
which made up the train. were badly
wrecked.
1t was reported that four or five men
residing in Depew were seriously in
jured and were carried away by their
companions.
The strike has been in effect about
three months and arose over the ques-
ton of an open shop. About 1900 men
are involved.
Up to a late hour tonight Sheriff F. c..
Becker hoped to be able to handle the
situation with his deputies. but when
word came of the second shooting ARRAY
which resulted in the wounding of Thom-
as Fogarty of Syracuse. special deputy,
Attorney Frederick C. Slice for the COM
pany made formal demand on the sher-
if for military protection.
1t was stated tonight that the lawless
element at Depew had received a large
shipment of arms today and that an at
tempt would be made to get possession
of the guns and ammunition tomorrow.
Stanislaus Skolonsk, claimed by his
friends to be an innocent bystander was
shot in the head during the first and
most serious trouble early in the day
when a mob of 800 men held up train
bearing workmen to the plant and
fought a half hours pitched battle with
the deputies He died at the hospital to-
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
DECLARES MAJORITY OF
PARTY SUPPORTS HIN
His Answer to Those Who
Desire to Stand by Plat
form Promises---Bill Not
Likely to Come Up in the
House Before Thursday
A Progressive Joins Re-
peal Faction---M u + d oc k
Urges 40-hour Debate

Washington, March 23.-President
Wilson declared today that in seeking
the repeal of the Panama tolls exemp-
ton he not only was asking that the
nation do that which it was bound in
honor to do, but was going the way of
the majority in the Democratic party.
He pointed out that when the Panama
canal act was passed a majority of
the Democrats then in the House of
Representatives voted against the tolls
exemption and that only by a coalition
of minority of Democrats with a
number of Republicans did the meas
ure become law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Paget's Misunderstanding

This misunderstanding, it was in
ferred. although they did not directly
say So was due to misconception of
tho governments plans by the COM
handing general, Sir Arthur Paget,
whereby he Informed the officers in
Ireland that they were to move on
Ulster for repressiye campaign.
General Paget and three senior offi-
GERS from the Curragh camp, Gen.
Couch, Col. McEwan and Col. Parker
Dix were summoned to London. Ac-
cording to official statements the mis-
understanding has been cleared away
and these officers returned to Ireland
tonight. Prior to their departure they
said they Were entirely satisfied with
the results of their visit.
Surrender by Government
The terms on which the officers re-
main at their posts were not disclos-
ed, but the general belief is that they
were assured that they would not be
compelled 10 fight against the Ulster
men. This is considered a distinct sur
render by the government
Lord Morley of Blackburn, explain
ed in the House of Lords significantly
that he did not think. in the interests
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
State Convention Is
Open for the Third
arty Choices
OF Candidates
Probable Platform PIankS and
Possible Nominations


Bangor, Me-, March 23.-(speciaD.-
The Queen City win entertain tomor-
row its first Progressive State con-
vention, and in all probability the last
Progressive State convention at which
candidates will be nominated. as the
third party leaders claim to expect to
participate in the primaries at future
elections. Delegates are arriving on
every train from various sections of
Maine, and State and district commit
tees are busy in peerfecting arrange
ments for the convention. From zoo
to 500 delegates are expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

District in case he is not nominated
for Governor
City hall, in which the convention is
to be held, will be decorated with a big
bull moose head, draped with flags.
The Bangor band will furnish music.
The order of the convention will be
opening with prayer at / O'Clock by
Prof. DEMO of the Bangor Theological
Seminary. acceptance of the chairman
ship of the convention by Hon. Morrill,
n. Drew of Portland, to be followed by
a report of the special committee ap-
pointed in February to make sugges-
tions as to a platform. This will be
reported to the committee on resolu-
tons, which will withdraw for DELHI
Grafton, and decide upon platform
to be submitted to the convention.
Senator Moses E. Clapp of Mime
sofa will then give his address, which
will be a long one, and will be fol-
lowed by nomination of candidates.
GubernatoriaI Possibilities
Gossip in regard to candidates for
the governorship at the Bangor House
Monday afternoon centered around
Hon. Halbert p. Gardner of Patten
anu Z VI lldHu ftltOil -. w HStitI Vi
South Paris; Mayor A. w. F'owles of
Auburn. In,regard to these candidates,
a Progressive delegate said Monday
afternoon that not one of them has
formally announced himself as a can
didate for the office, but that they have
merely been talked of for the nomina
ton.
Hon. Morrill, n. Drew has stated that
he will not be a candidate for guher-
Material honors. Hon. Ealbert P.
Gardner has made no vigorous canvass
for the office; in fact he told friend
last week that he was not looking for
the nomination and did not know that
he would take it. Mayor Fowles has
told an Auburn reporter that he did
not want the nomination. that Gard
ner is the man for the nomination.
For State auditor the names of F.
c. Briggs of Portland. Charles A. Mil
liken of Augusta, father of Hon. Carl
A. Milliken of Island Falls, David A.
Darling of Gardiner. and T ]. Gala
han of Lewiston have been mentioned.
Continued on Page 14-Column a.
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Villa Occupies Lerdo
Without Resistance

FL Vergel, Durango, Mex, March %
The real attack on Torreon began
early today, when Gen. Villa occupied
Lerdo, virtually without resistance,
and at l o'clock this afternoon began
attack on Gomez Palacio.
The three towns are virtually one in
a commercial and social sense and are
connected by four miles of street rail-
way but Torreon proper represents the
military stronghold where the main
Federal force is gathered under Gen.
Refugio Velasco.
Gomez Palacio and Lerdo are with
out important natural defences and in
previous revolutions have never been
seriously defended. The real test of
strength is expected to come soon
when Villa hurts his force against the
defences of Torreon. On this battle, 1T
is conceded, hinges the fate of the rev.
olution.
The mountain Cerro De La Pila lies
to the right of the street car and rail-
road tracks, which connect Gomez
PaIacio with Torreon and forms an
advance portion of the Torreon de-
fence.
General Villa telegraphed confident
lv that he would take Gomez Palacio
tonight. His confidence is based on the
fact Tat the mountain is usually de-
Tended merely for the purpose OF in
fiicting what damage is possible. oth-
erwise the position is such that the
defending force could be cut off by
superior army.
The advance on Gomez Palacio be-
gan from this point, which is only two
or three miles from Gomez Palaclo.
The action was preceded by a tu-
rious cannonading directed at the Fed
eral batteries with their infantry sup
ports on the mountain slopes. Wheh
rebel officers with field glasses opsefV-
ed that the Federals were shHtlng
their positions, their own infantry was
Continued on Page 14-column y
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Inactivity Every
where in LaWmak=
ing Body==Presi=
dent Do mates
Adjournment Not Before Middle
Of July, Il as Early as That

Washington, D. c., March 23.-(Spe-
ciaD.-won't somebody kindly start
something on Capitol Hill Mastery
inactivity prevails there. Men are
sticking close to their committee
rooms. They are ttmid about ventur-
ing forth with bills which should be
disposed of so that progress toward
getting ready for home and the cam
paign may be recorded. Half the SEN
ators and half the Representatives APP
pear to be paying no particular atten-
ton. Why should they? What could
they do If they wanted to? The Pres
ident's hand is upon the situation. No
big things are attempted. unless he
says the word. And the text of i'm
portant measures is not pressed for
Congressional approval till either the
President or the Presidents friends
say 1t is O. K.
All in all it is a monotonous situa-
ton. Congress has now been in ses-
sion continuously for Il months. 1t
will be II months the seventh of next
month. There is said to have been no
parallel to this in all annals of Con-
gress in more than 100 years. But
Congress is also to be in session three
or four months more at least. The
idea of getting away in June has al
ready been abandoned. 1t might as
well be for there is now more to do
than Congress could possibly get
around to in two and a half months.
II the tasks are all completed by
the middle of July it will be alto
gether well.
yVashingtan Is NOT altogether tired
of Congress but Congress will soon
be tired of itself Just wait till the
warm days come and the sun heats
I'D little and politics are stirring
back in the districts. 1t viii be mighty
difficult to get men to stay in Wash
fngton under those conditions. They
will have a good excuse for going
away after having been held at Wash
ington the best part of the time 10
CONTINUED on Page f,-eoiunn p
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Villas Message

Il have just begun attack on Go
mez Palacio and will take it tonight.
was the substance of the message. II
was filed at I'll Verjel, a village five
miles north of Gomez Palacio. The
latter city is suburb of Torreon, three
miles distant and connected with Tor
reon by a street car line
The message made no mention of an
attack on Lerdo, a nearby. manufac-
turing city
Gomez Palacio, railroad center of
Importance, lies on plain, but 1t is
commanded by a mountain called Ger
70 La Pila. The heights. according to
recent reports. were fortified by the
federals and it is assumed that Gen
Villas attack opened with Smelling
of the Federal position on its rugged
slopes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Columbia Professor
And Writer Suicide
In Lodging House
At Stamford
Believed Financial Condition
Caused His Action

Stamford, CT, March 23.-Harry
Thurston Peck formerly professor at
Columbia University and a writer OF
note, whose marital troubles and a
breach of promise suit gained him un-
pleasant notorety in the last few years.
ended his life today in his room in a
cheap lodging house by shooting himself
through the head with a revolver. lie
was found lying across the bed by the
landlady, Mrs Gottleib Menu. who went
TO awaken him from his supposed sleep,
to answer a telephone cali from his Sec
rotary. Miss Margaret MacDougali
a Former Illness
DR.. Peek was seriously i'll at Ithaca.
n. T., about a year ago from mental
break down aid was thought TO be dying.
His divorced wife. Mrs, Correiia d. Peck.
a Christian Scientist, attended him and
he ultimately regaiaed his strength. His
second wife was also at his bedside and
there seemed to be no friction between
the two women,
Until a month ago DIR. Peck had been
living at Riverside, near here. Embar-
raised by financial difficulties he gave
up his home, engaged a room in lodg-
ing house in Bell street and took his
meals at small restaurant. He was
working on an encyclopedia for New
York publishing house. but it appears
that he was troubled over a threatened
lawsuit and during the past week did no
work. remaining in his room much of the
time His secretary, Miss MacDougali,
then left him. She called him on the
telephone several times today to inquire
of his health.
Dr. Peck's health had been delicate the
last month and friends feared he was to
have a recurrence of the mental trouble
he suffered last year. 1t is believed his
financial condition, which forced him to
give UP his fine home and live in modest
circumstances, touched his pride and
made him depressed in spirits,
The body was taken in charge tonight
by his divorced wife, Mrs. Cornelia d.
Peck, and his daughter, Miss Constance
Peck, teacher in the Hamilton Insti-
tute for Girls in New York.
His second wife, who lives on Staten
Island was notified, but nothing has been
heard from her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Prospect Bright
For Big 1914 Crop

Washington, March 23.-Prospects
for big crops this year are particular
ly bright at this time, as the result
of the almost continuous succession
of snowstorms over the country in
the opinion of the officials of the de-
partment of agriculture.
IF this snow blanket will only take
it's time in departing" said DIR. j. A.
Bonesteel Of the Bureau of Soils, de
partment of agriculture. today, I'VE
will have a better crop start this year
than for several seasons. To date
conditions could be hardly more ideal.
I'm the corn belt where there was
considerable depletion of the crop
through too persistent drought last
season, the snow will prove of meal
culable benefit. Snow is splendid
insurance against drought, not COM
plete, of course, but immensely val
liable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Law Enforcement

AS to platform, most of the party
leaders are silent. One State commit
teeman says that although the Pro-
gressiVes do not regard the liquor
question as State issue at present.
there will no doubt be a plank advo-
eating enforcement of all laws on the
statute books, including the prohibit
tory law. Then again, another man
high in the councils of the party
says there will be no reference made
to liquor in the State platform. Still
others refuse to have anything to say
about it, disclaiming knowledge of the
platform.
In general way" said a State
committeeman this afternoon, ST will
be safe for YOU to say that the con-
vention will re-affirm the Chicago dec
laration of 1912. known as the Cow
enant With the People," declaring,
among other things, for women suf-
frage, direct Presidential primaries.
initiative, referendum and recall pro-
hihition of child labor, regulation of
hours of women working. eight hour
day for continuous industries. etc.
There will also be in all probable
ity State plank for woman suffrage.
and for workmen's compensation for
Maine"
Gardeners Chances
Rumor has it that in case Hon
Halbert p. Gardner of Portland, whose
voting residence is in Patten. will be
nominated for the 4th Congressional
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Bitter Contest i'm
Concord Election

Concord, Mass. March 23-One of
the hitterest contests waged in this
town since the historic clash at Con-
cord bridge, 1873 years ago, began to-
day over the election on March 80 of
three members of the school commit
tee and for which women are permit
ted to vote. The ordinary registration
for a town election is about 100,
ten per cent. being women. The con-
test over the school committee this
year has increased the registration to
2064 of which ISL are women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
George P. Longley Is
Elected by Plurality
OF No. rogres=
sive Last
Rep. Government City Went to
Bull MOoSeTs in 1918

Old Town, Me, March 23.-George P
Longley, Republican. was elected may
or of Old Town today in a three-sided
contest that brought out one of the
largest votes in the history of the city
The vote was:
Lonsley, Republican. 4S9; G. Gilmore
Weld, Democrat, 349: Alfred Averill
Progressive, 2s9. The Republicans con-
troll the city council, having elected !
of 10 members.
In 1913, the Progressives carried the
city. Charles G.. Davis being elected
mayer by the vote of 433 against 355 for
Stephens. Democrat, and 205 for Rand,
Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
REGARD BRITISH
INTENT ON ULSTER
AS SADLY BALKED
Asserted by Opposition That Detection of
Officers Has Caused Most Distinct
Surrender by Govt

of the efficiency of the army that all
that transpired in the army council
should be made public and that the
King approved the orders to the Off
GERS to return.
The part the King played in the cri-
sis has not been disclosed Army Of
ficers address their designations to His
Majesty and the report is that the
King insisted that the designations in
the present instance should not be ac-
cepted and used his influence with the
cabinet for a compromise with the
army.
The Alleged Intention
The Unionists firmly believe that
the government has participated in a
fiasco. They think that the two most
enterprising spirits of the cabinet, Da-
vid Lloyd George and Winston Spen-
Ger Churchill We're the chief movers
in the plan and the government pro-
posed a wholesale movement of troops
into Ulster to overcome the covenant
ers by the display of superior force
and the arrest of their leaders, and
that the plan was frustrated only by
the opposition of the officers.
Some of the Unionists members as
sert that Andrew Bonar Law recently
received letter quoting one of the
highest officers in Ireland as saying:
by Saturday there will be hundreds
of dead in Ulster
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Charge Ruthkevich
Murdered Woman

Boston, March 23:-Anteni Ruthlze-
vich was arrested here today charged
with the murder of Mrs. Tanka Be
latski at Fall River on March II. He
was picked up on Salem street by
officeres who had been searching for
him for n week.
Mrs Belatski, widow, 81 years of
age, was attacked as she left her
home and her throat was cut. The po-
lice alege that Ruthkevich killed the
woman because she had refused his
attentions. The man is said to have
come to Fall River from Pittsburgh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

Londcn, March 23.-The detection of
the army officers who refused to serve
i'll Ulster is now a closed incident but
its consequences are likely to prove
far reaching. Premier Asquith and
Col. Seely, secretary of state for war;
made explanations before an excited
and turbulent house today that the
whole affair was the result of mis-
understanding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Several MeXicanS Re-
ported killed===Re=
fused to Heed Sig
nails of Patrol
More Troops with Machine Guns
Rushed TO The Spot

Eagle Pass, Texas, March 23.-Amer-
lean soldiers and Federals engaged in
a battle yesterday at McKeeque's
Crossing, three miles above Del Rio.
on the Rio Grande, in which several
Federal soldiers are reported killed.
A patrol from a troop OF the 14th Cav
airy returned the fire of the Mexicans
across the Rio Grande and for 10
minutes the shooting continued. One
of the Americans was injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Laborer Shoots
Self at Pennington

Pennington, March 23.-Edward
himself with a revolver last night in
an old logging camp a mile from
Weeks Mills in which he lived with
his young son. His body was tiiscov-
cred by his son upon returning to
the camp with companions with whom
he had been passing the afternoon
in the village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
One IsFatally Shot in
Clash Between the
Strikers and 500
StrikebreakerS
Shots Exchanged Between The
FOrces--SeVeraI Injured

Buffalo, n. Y, March 23-The 74th
Regiment was ordered out for strike
duty tonight following two serious
riots at the plant of the Gould Coupler
Co, within the last "a hours. One
company was sent to Depew at mid
night for guard duty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

Juarez, Mexico, March 23.-The bat
tie of Torreon opened this afternoon,
according to an official dispatch re-
ceived by Gen. Manuel Chao, military
governor of the State of Chihuahua,
and signed General Francisco Villa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Velasco Advances

Juarez, March 23.--It was reported
at II O'clock tonight that Gen. Velasco
came out of Torreon in force and that
Gomez PaIacio was being made the
point of main contention. Villa was
said 10 have captured 900 prisoners.
His wounded, it was also reported,
were being brought back from the
front to Ell Verjel in large numbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Would Reduce
Boston Phone Rates

Boston, March PA bill providing
for a reduction in telephone rates in
Metropolitan Boston. was substituted
by the House today for the adverse
report of the committee on mercan-
tile affairs.
The bill for a deduction in rates
was filed early in January, but after
a hearing the committee decided no
action was necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Scape- Goat of Paeet

The Unionists also accuse the gov
eminent of making a scape- goat of
Gen. Paget for their own colossal
blunder"
The future of the home rule bill is
wrapped in clouds. No declarations of
full steam ahead or meeting force
with force were heard from the Lib
erals in the debate in the House of
Continued on Page 14-Column 81
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FAIR.

Washington, March 23.-Forecast for
New England and eastern New Yorks:
Fair Tuesday and Wednesday, rising
Temperatures; light variable winds, most
ly southwest.
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Army Authorities
Confirm Report

San Antonio, Tex, March 23.-The
army authorities at Fort Sam Houston,
San Antonio today confirmed the re-
port of firing across the Rio Grande
yesterday between American soldiers
and Mexican Federa1s near Del Rio,
Tex.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24

HALBERT GARDNER
OF Patfen Who Prob
ably Will Be Nominated
At angor Convention
To day as a Candidate
For Governor or Cong
res Sn1an
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Presidents Attitude

This announcement was taken in adj
ministration circles as the Presidents
answer to the argument that the Bal
Continued on Page s--coluHtn
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Boston Forecast.

Boston, March 23.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair Tuesday and Wednes-
day; not much change in temperature
moderate west to southwest winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-24
Unexpectedly Advance Upon Rebel
Commander as He Sends Troops
Against Last Defences Before
The Torreon Stronghold
IS CRUCIAL STRUGGLE
OF REBELS CAMPAIGN
UNDER GEN. CARRANzA

Villa Telegraphs of Open
ing Battle and Declares
Confidence in Result--Oc-
cupies Lerdo without Re-
sistance--An Engagement
Between u. S. Patrol and
Federal Band On Border
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ALL-MANE CIGARS

Made IN Belfast from Cuban tobacco
grown in Maine. Ask for the Pearl
dng sis at d, stands. s Cents
ian 2d3moS
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Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, March 23.-The pressure is
rising over the eastern half of the coun-
try and generally fair weather and ris-
ing temperatures are probable during the
next three days,