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Evening star., 1914-04-19

fully explained the entire situation as
he saw it The council wanted peace at
any price Napoleon showed how peace
ought to be obtained by carrying out
his military measures.
Hardly had dawn come on the morn
ing of March % when his army was Or
dered forward, to march through Barsur-
Aube to Troyes. and thence to Fontaine-
bIeau-a roundabout way carefully cal
culated by Napoleon. who wished to pro-
tect his right flank by the Seine, to avoid
the danger of Meaux, and especially be-
cause the country to be traversed could
be counted upon to provide food for men
and forage for horses
A messenger from the postmaster gen
eral in Paris, La Nalette. came in sight
az Doulevant, riding hard and carrying
dispatches for Napoleon, the first direct
word he had received from the capital
in nearly a week Not moment must
be lost, said La VaIette; delay would be
fatal The fate of Paris, and. therefore,
the fate Of the empire. hung on the
speed with which Napoleon could rush
his forces 10 defend the city. And with
instant decision Napoleon threw his
army forward, regardless OF everything
but possible danger that he hiIaseif
might be captured by bands of wander
ing CossackS. who were here, there or
At Doulaincourt other couriers were
met hurrying from Paris with dispatches
to the emperor. which contained iE detail
an account of all that mad occurred
within the last few days, and Napoleon
redoubled the speed of his army. Troyes
was reached before darkness set i'll
March 80 and the men were ordered to
rest well for heroic work the next day.
Napoleon himself rested, but for only a
few hours.
At daylight of March 90 he threw aside
all consideration of personal safety. dis
regarded the ever-present danger of cap
ture or assassination. and with small
escort dashed forward determined to be
in Villeneuve by evening. Arrived there.
his anxiety and determination seemed TO
be increased beyond all restraint Call
ing Caulincourt to accompany him, he
sprang into a postchaise and went whirl-
ing toward Paris. while three adjutants
leaped into a second chaise, and a third.
containing Gourgaud and Lefebvre. hur-
ried after. desperately trying to keep
within sight and sound of their en-
peror.
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while studying maps and reviewing the
situation and looking far into the flu
ture. Still convinced that victory might
Yet be won by his military genius.
the afternoon of April l he rode over
to Marmont's headquarters TO congratu
late him on his gallant conduct-wslen
the commissioners who had signed the
terms of surrenae. arrived there with
their story. All was told in detail, how
the allies iasd entered the capital, the
Evening star., 1914-04-19

Left for Elba April
20. 1914 Ev en- is
Leading Up to His De-
feat by the Armies of
the Allied Powers.
His Abdication and
Journey to His Island
Empire.
Evening star., 1914-04-19

France, where he arrived late at night.
he was met by cavalry officer. Belliard.
who told him that Paris had fallen. 1t
vas then. shortly before midnight, that
Napoleon gave way to a rage of fury
bordering on insanity.
Perhaps with some desperate idea
hickering through his mind of racing for
ward and throwing himself personally
into a last struggle before Paris. gather
ing such troops as he could find on the
way, he shouted for carriage to be
made ready and brought Immediately.
None appeared. Again. but in choked
voice as if realizing change, he de-
manded vehicle, but for once the en-
peror's commands were d:sregarded. For
the sake Of his emperor's safety ,Caulfn-
court in all probability countermanded
the insistent orders for carriage.
But even with Paris fallen and sur
rendered ne still cherished wild idea
that in some way his fortunes might be
retrieved his empire, his authority re
stored his allied enemies defeated. Moth
ing seemed Impossible to this extraordi-
nary man even in that midnight hour of
btackesf despair there at the little post
ing station Of La Cour de France.
Flahaut was dispatched to confer with
Aiarmont, and CauIincourt was rushed
forward to seek audience with the czar-
for the chance remained that terms of
capitalization had not been actually
signed. If Caulincourt could only gain
time If he could by some pretext post
pone only few hours the signing Of the
terms then the ringing of bells and the
illuminating of towns might cause the
populace and the national guard once
more to spring to arms in support of
the emperor.
But reply came from Marpont. the ma
tional guard was useless. the popu!ace
had given way to despair when the en-
press fled. In word. the situation was
hopeless and Marmont was hurrying
along with the 10000 troops still left in
his command and in Mortiers
Even then the situation dia not appear
hopeless TO Napoleon. Through him
miracle after miracle had been worked
in past years. Why should their number
be closed now? Gone was the outburst OF
furious denunciation: vanished that utter
lack of self-control which had startled
his attendants on the lonely road at
night. IN 4 moment the emperor was
himself again. and with clear voice and
calm mind ne gave orders for the dispo-
sition of troops, preparing for great
battle under. the very walls of Paris OF
all the generals i'll war council, only one
advised such Il movement and he was
Macdonald 1t was opposed by all the
others. Beiliard, Berthier. Flahaut, Drou-
OF and Gourgaud
His decision once made as to this mil
tary plan. Napoleon started back to
Fontainebleau for much needed rest as
we'll az to commune with himself alone
Evening star., 1914-04-19

RUSHED at last,
but only by the
combined armies OF
Europe. Napoleon
Bonaparte received
the sentence of d
world that feared
him, dreaded his
po " er. g I o d
q z Ii a s t at his
twenty years OF
meteoric achieve
ments, and knew
Evening star., 1914-04-19

nent peace of the French nation. Once
more. but only for a feN moments. the
doomed ruler allowed himself to insegh
against those who had thus far con-
quered. But not fo- Il single instant did
disrqay enter his soul. Nor did he lose
moments s time in preparing for fur
ther action.
Two divisions of troops arrived early
the next morning. one of the Old Guard.
Dressed in magnificent uniform and
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\ moments pause at Sens and Napoleon
learned that the allies were ready to
storm Paris: at Fontainebleau he heard
that the empress had fed; shortly after
ward at Essonnes messengers told pim
that the battle already was being fought.
and when, within ten miles OF the capi-
tai at a posting station. La Cour de
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Continued on Ninth PaSe-D
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
Circus Day Here

Thursday was circus day in Gardi
ner and although three have visited
Gardiner this season. the Robinson
show which was here Thursday was
the largest and best. The advance
agent had engaged grounds IN Ran
dolph but when the "24-hour" man ar
rived he found the covering on the
ends of the bridge We're too low and
the wooden spans considered too weak
TO support some of the wagons. As a
consequence he put in a strenuous day
on Wednesday seeking accommoda-
tons for the show. At 1890 o'clock
Wednesday evening he had secured
none, but Mayor Lamb helped matters
out by offering the VIM. II. Ring field
on Highland avenue. OF course the "24-
hour man now considers the doctor
as an angel In disguise.
The train came in three sections. The
work Of unloading was expeditiously
done and soon the entire exhibit was
on its way to the grounds, The street
parade was the best seen in the city
for some time, the horses especially
elected much favorable comment and
they were indeed a fine looking lot.
The afternoon and evening perform
ances were well attended but showed
the effects OF an isolated location and
being the third to come to Gardiner
this season
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SHOOTS Wife
And himself
IN HOSPITAL,
KANSAS CITY
Wife Dies Later Of the
Wounds-No Hope
Held for Man

Kansas City, Aug. 13.-Mrs Title Rolfe,
20 years old, lay in the room adjoining
the operating table at the Swedish hospi-
tai here today while nurses hurried about
preparing for the operation for appendi-
citis that was to be performed on her in
a few moments. John Rolfe, 40 years
old, her husband, a wealthy farmer of
Randolph, Kas.. drove up to the hospital
in a motor car.
81 want to see my wife, he told the
head nurse. An attendant led him back
to his wife's room.
"Oh. John, why don't you quit drink
ing?" Mrs. Rolfe. said as he entered.
Then the door closed
Five minutes later five shots were
heard. Physicians and nurses ran into
the room and found that three bullets
had entered Mrs Rolfe's body. Rolfe
lay on the floor, revolver grasped in
his hand and two wounds in his head.
He had shot his wife and himself Mrs.
Rolfe died later and it is said Mr.. Rolfe
will die.
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MYSTERY OF THE
NJ u R D Err OF {.
P. AMORy, SEC'Y
W. R. A. UNS0LvED
Police Fail to Find Any
Tangible Clue in
Investigation

Chicago, Aug. 13.-The mysterious muir
der of Edward P. Amory, patent attor-
ney and secretary of the Western Rail-
road Association, who was found ehoked
and beaten to death in his office yester-
day. was still unsolved when the police
took up the investigation today
Amory YVES killed early yesterday morn
ing at his office. His body was discov-
cred by Allen NJ Thompson, Amory's
clerk. who was having day off. he said,
but looked IN at the office late in the
afternoon. The police held Thompson to
investigate his story.
Amory was killed after a desperate
struggle. His clothing was partly torn
off, me had three cuts on his head, bruises
on his throat and the whole office was
spattered with blood. Thompson had
several slight scratches on his neck,
which he said he got while playing with
a dog. One lens OF his eyeglasses was
broken. Thumb prints found on clairs
in Amory's office were TO be compared
with Thompsons today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
SOUTH GARDINER

Mrs. Eastman, recent visitor in town,
has returned to her home in Boston
Mrs. Whalen and children who have
been visiting Mrs W'halen's sister. Mrs.
Newton, Bartlett street. have returned
to their home in Richmond.
Joseph johnson and friend have re-
turned to their home In Boston.
Chester Wood and Ferender Negus who
have been visiting at Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Norris Potter's. left Monday for their
home in winthrop. Mass
Mr.. and Mrs. James z. Potter returned
Sunday from few days stay at Ocean
Point.
Mrs. Earl Pickering of Gardiner passed
Tuesday in town with her mother, Mrs
Chas McPhee.
Mrs. Fred McPhee Of Rumford is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Sadie Annis.
Mrs. w. F. Edgar who has been VISIT
ing her niece, Mrs. w. N. Potter, re-
turned Saturday to her home in Win
throp, Mass. She was accompanied by
Miss Dorothy Potter. who will pass a
few weeks with her.
Mrs. Twitchell and children of Rum
ford Falls who have been visiting Mrs.
Twitohells sister, Mrs. Sadie Annis, left
Saturday for Burnham.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Beedle and sons.
Robert and Leonard. who have been
passing the summer in town, left Friday
for Toronto, Can, where they will make
their home in the future
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OFFICIAL Note
OF ENGAGEMENT
IN PROVINCE OF
LIMbURC BELGIUM

London, Aug 13.-(415 A M)-The adj
issues the following:
An engagement is in progress north
west of Hasselt, in the province of Linn
burg, between a Belgian cavalry division
supported by a brigade of infantry, and
the Germon second cavalry division, 25G0
strong. supported by battalion of infan-
try and 16 pieces of artillery
THE German fourth cavalry division
is reported moving towards Jocoigne in
the Brabant province of Belgium.
mo German infantry is known to be
on the left bank of the Mouse, except the
above mentioned battalion. The Germans
are entrenching at WISE The forts are
holding out.
The Germans are constructing bat
teries north of Liege Heavy guns al
ready have been heard. The Germans
are constructing a railway between Wise
and Homburg, parallel with the frontier
of Dutch Limburg. They are also en-
trenehing themselves in Liege.
'Huy, Marche and Houffalize are points
held by German cavalry. Columns of
German cavalry are moving eastward to-
ward the valley of the Ourthe The
French retreat from Muelhausen was
we'll carried out. The proportion of op-
posing forces was four Germans to each
Frenchman. The German field artillery
proved far inferior to that of the French
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
NATIONAL HOME

officer of the day, Capt. Hugh Doyle.
The funeral of the late Daniel Cronin
was held from the Home chapel at P.
M. Thursday. Rev. Fr Michigan officiat-
ing.
William D. Carroll of Marblehead. late
Co. c, Sth Mass. Inf. Spanish War;, a
former member has been readmitted
George Williams of East Dedham, late
Co. c. 26th U. s. Colored Inf. and Denis
F. Kelleher of Cambridge, late navy, for
mer members, were Thursday readmitted.
The next game scheduled for Togus Is
with the Pilgrims of Lewiston at BIS
Saturday. AS this team has won from
the Home nine twice, this game will be
fought to the finish on the part of the
local boys, at least
Arthur Leland, former member. ar
rived at the Branch Thursday for read
mission.
William F. Wentworth left the Branch
Thursday on a furlough to visit rela-
tives in Boston.
Two members reported Thursday from
Burroughs: Vital Gagnon from New Bed
ford and George Springer from New
York City
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
21ST ANNUAL REUNION OF
oath AND 18TH MAINE
RECIMENTAL ASSOCIATION

The Dist annual reunion of the oath and
2Sth Maine Regimental Association was
held Thursday at Grand Army hall. Ed
win Totman, president of the association,
presided, and when the roll was called
at 1890 "A. NJ. So members were present
beside a large number of comrades from
other regiments. Many We're accompa-
MED by their wives and daughters, so
that the gathering was very well attend
ed.
The first business of the meeting was
the election of officers for the ensuing
year, the following being the roster:
Pres. Edwin Totman, Richmond; first
vice Pres, Alden Powers, Litcheflld; Sec
ond vice Pres, Alden Gilman, Wilton;
third vice Pres. F. Y. Locke Farming
ton; chaplain. Cephas Walker, Madison;
Sec. and Treas, George r. Foster. Lisbon
Falls.
1t was voted that the next reunion be
held in Waterville on Aug. IA, 1915, and
the following committee on arrange
ments for the same was appointed: Mrs.
L. ]. Cross, Waterville. W. F. Nickerson.
Gardiner. and Warren Gerald of Fair
field.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted
favoring the retention OF the National
Soldiers Home at Togus.
The secretary reported the following
list of members who have passed away
during the past year: Isaac tB. Ring of
Bowdoin. Alden Pray of Richmond, Full
Ter G.. Clifford of Wiscasset, Charles A.
Gilman of Tenants Harbor, Joseph Bis
bee of Warren. Frank Washburn of West
Corinna. Alfred Weymouth of Clinton.
Levi J. Myrick of Pittsefild. NJ. Bigelow
of Saint Adams S. Z. Johnson of Gar
diner, Thomas ]. Policy of Lisbon and
L. Berry of Five Islands.
A bountiful dinner was served at 1870
by the ladies Of Health Relief Corps.
After dinner the gathering reassembled
and a campfire of much interest was held
President Totman fire introduced Hon o.
B. Clason, who has long been an honor
airy member Of the association, his father
having been a member OF the 24th regi-
ment. The speaker extended a hearty
welcome in behalf OF the city of Gardi-
ner. Division Commander DR.. William
o. Cobb extended the greeting of the
Maine Division of the Sons of Veterans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
QUICK ACTION
ON INCREASING
u. S. REVENUE
BY 500, 100000

Washington, Aug. 13.-Congression-
al leaders today planned quick action
to increase the internal revenue by
S100,000000 to offset curtailment Of
customs revenue expected during the
European war. Senator Simmons,
chairman of the state finance COM
mittee, and Rep. Underwood, chairman
of the House ways and means COM
mittee. began a conference with Sec
rotary McAdoo which will continue to-
morrow. Later the situation will be
laid before President Wilson.
1t was definitely agreed to confine
the increases to the internal revenue
taxes. instead of attempting to change
in any way the customs duties. An
extra tax on liquors, possibly includ
ing doubling the one dollar a barrel
now assessed upon beer, is tho first
plan to be discussed. There was talk
today, not only of increased tax on
liquors, but on tobacco and other ar
ticles
There is no treasury deficit" said
Senator Simmons, but we do not want
to wait until there is a def1ciendE be-
fore acting. It is absolutely necessary
that the confidence of the people in
the financial soundness in the govern
ment shall be retained at time like
this.
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HOSPITAL FACILITIES
INADEQUATE IN BATTLE

London, Aug. IS, 7.3o A. MA dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph Co.
from Basel, Switzerland. says:
Following a terrible battle at Muel-
hansen the hospital facilities proved
absolutely inadequate to care for the
almost incredible number of wound
ed. Not only are all the hospitals fill
ed. but schools, churches and hotels
are occupied to their capacity. Even
then it was found necessary to charter
special trains to convey the wounded
to Mulheim and ST. Ludwig and 9TH
er towns.
THE latest estimates place the Ger
man losses at from eight to ten thou
sand"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14
INDICATE tn AT
POWERS NOT over
ANXIOUS FOR the
RESERVISTS HERE

New York, Aug. 13.=The indefinite
postponement yesterday of the sailing
of the French liner Rochambeau, the
posting of notices in the French con-
sulate that hereafter reservists anxious
to join their colors should make april
cation by mail and the fact that the
German consulate is sending over only
those reServists who can pay their
own passage, appeared to Indicate to-
day that the warning powers are not
over-anxious for assistance from their
reservists in this country.
1t also became known today that
the German consulate is sending back
to various cities all reservists who
have come here without funds. Two
hundred Germans have obtained pas
sages on the Italian liner Caserta,
which leaves tomorrow They paid for
their own passage.
The hating of the Rochambeau
came on orders from the home office
of the French Line In Paris, two hours
before she was scheduled to leave this
port with 1900 passengers, rs per cent.
of whom were reservists, including %
priests from western cities.
1t was stated definitely at the French
consulate that there was grave sus-
picion that German warships were ly-
ing in wait for the Rochambeau along
the route she was to take and far out
at sea.
The Belgian bureau announced that
Belgium did not want any more reserv-
lists principally because of the risk
in getting them over and the length
of time that it would take to prepare
fresh men for the field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-14

Washington, Aug. 13.-Eighteen OF
the 20 peace treaties with foreign ma
lions providing for commissions of in
quiry before resort to arms in inter
national disputes which ordinary re-
sources of diplomacy fail to settle,
were ratified by the Senate today. The
treaties with the Dominican Republic
and Panama were held UP for further
consideration.
Treaties ratified are with Norway,
The Netherlands, Portugal. Switzer-
land, Denmark, Italy, Salvador, Gum
talma, Honduras, Nicaragua, Bolivia,
Persia, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Uru-
quay, Argentina Brazil and Chile.
Postponement of action on the pacts
with the Dominican Republic and
Panama was determined upon after
spirited debate over present relations
between the United States and those
republics. The United States Is now
engaged in attempting to settle a rev.
olution in San Domingo and it was
suggested that the pending agreement
might conflict with existing treaties.
Senator Fall led opposition to rati-
fication of the Panama treaty in its
present form. Under the Panama ca
nal act ships of that republic may
pass through the canal free OF tolls.
Senator Fall urged that any new CON-
vention should prevent the possibility
of complications arising through an
alliance with foreign citizens Of Pan
anna to purchase ships.
The treaties ratified are general in
character and scope. They provide for
the creation of an international COM
mission with each country to which
disputes which diplomatic methods fail
to adjust, shall be referred for In
vestigation and report and the parties
to the treaties agree not to declare war
or begin hostilities during such inves-
tigation and before the report is sub
mitted. The duration of the treaties
is limited to five years. The contract
ing parties are not bound by the find
ing of facts as made by the interna-
tional commission, but each reserves
the right to act independently upon
the dispute after the report Of the
commission shall be submitted.
Treaties with Salvador, GutamaIa,
Panama, Honduras, Nicaragua nd Per-
STA contained a provision, which the
Senate eliminated, providing that the
contracting parties agree not to in
crease their naval or military programs
unless danger from a third power
should compel such increase pending
report of the international commission.
The committee agreed that this would
produce complications and might en-
barrass this government far more than
benefit it.
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PASSENGERS ON
BRITISH STM'R
TELL or PURSUIT

Toxic, Aug. Is. 9.45 A. M.-Passen-
gers arriving today on the British
steamer Nile from Honolulu told of
being chased by unknown ships. soon
after leaving Honolulu on Aug. L The
ship finally outdistanced the pursuers,
apparently war craft.
The American embassy has publish
ed denial of reports that Ambassa-
dor Guthrie had inquired what was
the Japanese program in connection
with the European war, or presented
any communication from Washington
on the subject.
A mass of false dispatches are pour
ing into Toxic from many points in
the Orient, designed, seemingly. to
create the impression that the Unit
ed States is intervening in the war
situation
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STORIES OF ACTIVITIES ON
RUSSO-GERMAN FRONTIER

ST. Petersburg, via London, Aug. ia
(5.10 A. M).-The following official COM
munication has been issuedi
ION Aug. 10 and II the enemy made
careful reconnaissance on the frontiers OF
the government of Kovno and Sunalki. A
German detachment OF four battalions,
three squadrons of cavalry and IS can
not attacked Eydtkuhnen, east Prussia.
but was repulsed.
The communication gives details Of q
number of small frontier affairs.
1t is stated that Grand Duke Nicholas
Michaelovitch soon will join the active.
army. and it is believed that most OF thu
male members of the imperial family will
follow his example.
The Grand Duke Constantine has en-
lowed a field hospital with 50 beds. The
Grand Duchesses Marie and Helene have
volunteered as hospitsl nurssA
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DECIDE WEST
RAILROADS MUST
CONNECT WITH
NAVIGATION co.

Washington, Aug. 13.-The Interstate
Commerce Commission today deciding
that the Western Pacific Railway and
the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake
Railroad and their connections must Join
the Pacific Navigation Co. in establishing
through routes and joint fares on first
class passenger traffic. declared that If
rail carriers were permitted to choose
particular boat lines to establish through
rates and joint rates they will be able
to dictate who shall operate on the water
and who shall not
The boat line, which is accorded mo-
nopoly of the through rail and water
traffic, would soon be able to drive it's
competitors out of business" the COM
mission held.