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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
PROMISE REPETITION
OF THE SCENE IN ST.
PAUL'sCHURGH, BERLIN

Berlin, March ia repetition of yes
terday's scene in St Pauls Catholic
church in the Moabit district of Berlin is
promised for next Sunday, when many
of the children of the worshippers will
be present at their first communion.
The incident has created a deep sensa-
ton in the German capital, where the
trouble between the Polish and German
Catholics had hitherto not attracted much
atteneion.
The cause of yesterdays outbreak was
the announcement of the church authori-
ties that they would refuse to admit to
the first communion children who did not
attend the regular German preparatory
classes, but who had gone through an ir-
regular Polish preparation.
The Poles, who are numerous among
the working classes of the district. have
taken an oath to insist on the prepare
ton Of their children for confirmation in
the Polish language and will send the
prospective communicates to the church
next Sunday.
1t was stated at the office of the arch
episcopal delegate today that any con-
cession to the Poles in this connection
would undermine the authority of the
church Children understanding only Pol
ish, it was declared would naturally be
permitted to receive their preparation in
Polish, but virtually all OF the Polish
children concerned could speak German
The demonstration of yesterday had, II
was stated, been needlessly and deiiber-
ately provoked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
Court of Inquiry
HearsNewportCase

Newport, r. l.. March ia naval
court of inquiry today heard testimony
in connection with an alleged short
age of several hundred dollars worth
of commissary stores from the can
teen at the naval training station. Two
witnesses We're called. They were
Past Assistant Paymaster Robert s.
Chew, Jr, who was in charge of the
canteen at the time the shortage was
discovered, and Chief Woman James
NJ. Smith, who has been under arrest
since Feb. 81. The sitting was secret
other witnesses will appear tomorrow
Commander George w. Williams is
president Of the court a4s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17

Bath, Me-, March 16.-tSpeciaD.-
Bath people are greatly interested in
the report coming from Richmond that
there is probability of special
townmeeting to reconsider the action
taken a fortnight ago when the town
refused to appropriate any sum for its
share toward the $4,000 to make pos
sible the receiving OF State aid to the
extent of 1000 for the rebuilding of
Merrymeeting bay bridge.
When the special act passed the Leg
islature a year ago granting state aid
toward the construction of this bridge
it was with the special understanding
that $4,000 should be raised by the
city of Bath and the towns of Rich
mond, Bowdoinham and Topsham. This
city's share amounts to $500 and Rich
monds share to $102S.S7 and the bal
ance in VARYING amounts was appro-
priated by Bowdoin, Bowdoinham and
Topsham. Richmond is the only mu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17

Washington, March 16.-Not only
are the enlisted men of the navy dis
playing an amazing interest in the
educational work recently instituted
by Secretary Daniels on board war
ships. but the officers also are apply
ing themselves with great diligence to
the task of teaching the men. This,
in substance, is the report of George
A. Reeder, shipboard secretary of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
assigned to the Atlantic battleship
fleet, made public today by the navy
department.
Secretary Reeder relates that on
the second day at sea all men of the
feet were summoned below decks to
listen to the reading of the depart
ment's circular outlining the plan OF
education and the various lines OF
study the men could take up. 1t was
both interesting and amusing, he
says, TO see the expressions OF the
old sea dogs as they heard the courses
outlined and discussed the studies they
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
"reminiscences of Disaster to
American and German Ships
In the Harbor of Apia, Samoa


and the flagship Adler. but the Olga
managed to get off Altogether the
Germans lost five officers and 80 men
while the American fleet lost 81 off,
GERS and men.
The catastrophe occurred during an
international dispute over Samoa.
which had called together American,
British ana German warships.
Several touching incidents of heroism
during the hurricane were recorded.
AS the British warship Calliope, the
only one to escape serious damage,
fought her way out OF. the harbor, in
the teeth of the gale, the band on the
Trenton played, "Rule Britannia" and
the Americans manned the yards.
While the American warship Wanda
liza was sinking the Trentons band
PLAYED THE Star Spangled Banner"
although her own crew was in immi-
nent danger of death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
Prepare for Congress
Of5Nat'l D. A. r.

Washington, March 16.-With the arrival
here today of Mrs. William Cumming
Story. president general of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution, active
preparations were begun fer the 23d an
nual continental congress of the society.
Mrs Story planned to make arrange
ments for the reception. entertainment
and care of the delegates to the congress,
the indications pointing to an unusually
large attendance. Interest in the forth
coming congress centers in the election
of 10 vice presidents-general, although
this is an off election year, and the pro-
posed amendment of the constitution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17

Kiel, March 16.-German survivors of
the great hurricane which destroyed
German and American war vessels and
cost the lives of 146 officers and blue
Jackets at Apia, Samoa, on March IS,
1885, met here to-day on the 25th an
niversary OF the disaster. One hundred
and thirty of the crews of the Ger
man warships Aber, Adler and Olga.
were present under the presidency of
Baron Won Eberhardt, who was COM
mander of the Olga.
Fifteen merchant vessels and six
warships were caught in Apia harbor
by the storm, and most of them were
ground 20 matchwood on the rocks
Among these was the Trenton, flagship
Of the United States Pacific squadron,
as we'll as the American war vessels
Vandalia and Nipsic.
The Germans lost the gunboat Eber
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
Reserve Bank
Organizers Meet

Washington, March 16.--The feder-
a. reserve bank organization met to-
day for the first time in several weeks.
The members took a long look into
the mass of data collected from all
over the country, but reached no de-
cision as to the limits of reserve dis
tricts or the location of reserve cities.
The illness of Secretary Houston, a
member of the committee. has delay
ed consideration of districts and cities
but with his recovery the work will be
pressed with vigor. No conclusion will
be announced for several days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
REBEL CONSUL AT
ODDS WITH GENERAL
CARRANzA 0USTED

Nogales. Ariz., March 16.-On ac-
count of alleged lack of sympathy with
Gen. Carranza personally, Ricardo
Gayou, Constitutional consul here
was summarily dismissed today. He
will be succeeded by E. v. Anaya of
Tucson.
This is the latest development in
the anti-Carranza plot which is said
to have been formed here recently.
Manuel Bonilias, an ex-minister in
the rebes provisional cabinet, was
set at liberty today He and Alberto
Pena, former Mexican state senator
were arrested on the charge that they
had been conspiring against Carran-
"a. Pena was not released.
Opposition to Carranza is developing,
it is said here, and ii is also reported
that only his friends are allowed TO
hold office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
new YORK WOMAN
KILLS HER HUSBAND
THEN SHOOTS SELF


Ruffalo, N Y, March 16.-During a
quarrel today. Mrs. Ida widrlg, 80
years ago. of Springvale, shot and kill
led her husband, John Widrig, at
Woodlawn near here. firing three
shots into his body. She then shot her.
self in the left side. She was brought
TO hospital here, where the physician
said she will recover. Widrig is said
TO have left his home in Springville
early Yesterday to visit relatives in
Woodlawn
Mrs. Widrig is said TO have followed
her husband to the house Of his rela-
tives where at an early hour today she
demanded to see him and was admit
ted. In few moments the couple
were hear quarreling and the reports
of revolver shots We're heard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
INVESTIGATE DEATH
OF LOWELL WOMAN
BURNED TO A CRISP

Lowell, Mass, March 1.-THE po-
lice are investigating the death of Mrs.
John Bamfield, who was burned to a
crisp in the cellar of her home this
morning. Although her body was
found in the cellar, there was nothing
10 indicate the cause Of the tragedy.
The cellar has no stove and no fur
mace. II was at first thought that the
woman dropped lighted lamp which
exploded, but nothing was found to in
dictate this as the cause
The first intimation of the woman's
misfortune came from a foreigner who
rushed TO a nearby fire station with
the alarm. Fhe fifemen found the body
in half upright position against a
wall OF the cellar. The house was not
damaged inithe least and there was
nothing to show how the woman had
been burned. She leaves a husband
and three children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
Military Prisoner at
Trinidad Says She
Expects to Go
Back Soon
Authorities Deny Charges by
The Strike Leaders

Denver, Col, March 16.-"I will go
back to Trinidad before the end of
this week"
This was the declarat ton made to-
might by Mother Jones, 81 years old.
leader of the striking coal miners, who
was released last night from the Trim
idad hospital, where she had been a
military prisoner since Jan II and
brought to Denver.
y Il fully expect to be arrested and
he returned to prison when ! reach
the strike zone, but no Governor or
President can make me abandon by
constitutional rights as a citizen to
go where l please. So long as [ live
Il shall refuse to submit to military
despotism.
4 Mother Jones made this state
anent after an interview with Cover
nor Ammons this afternoon.
There is a radical difference be-
tween the statements of Mother"
Jones and the state authorities as to
the manner in which she left the hos
pial The strike leader declares she
was deported; that she was brought
No Denver under military escort and
at state expense without having even
given her consent to leaving the strike
zone
Il Governor Ammons and Adjutant
General John Chase said that Moth
err Jones had expressed willingness
to come to Denver, leaving the strike
zone If Governor Ammons would
grant her an interview. According to
the version of the officials she came
to Denver of her own accord, when it
was intimated the interview would be
granted.
81 The conference between Mother
Jones and Gov. Ammons was attend
ed by John F.. Lawson and John Nc
Lehman, strike leaders,: by Horace n.
Hawkins. attorney for the strikers,
and by Claude Fairchiid, the Cover
rlor's private secretary
= During the interview the strike
leaders served notice they would make
an effort to restore the lower Forbes
lent colony where tents recently We're
taken down by the militia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
Meeting OF Representatives OF
Transatlantic Shipping Cos.


ockholders-namely, the Hamburg
American, North German Lloyd and
International Mercantile Marine-had
eliminated in the withdrawal of the
three outsiders from the company.
Phillip Heineken, director of the North
German Lloyd and several others IN
terested, denied that this had oc-
Cured, but declined to extend the de-
NAL 10 possibility of such an occur
renee Gossip among the delegates in
d;cates that there may be some truth
in tho recent British rumor that the
White Star Co, intends to build an
other and larger Brittainic to offset
the Hamburg Americans Third I'm
perator and which would supplant the
vateriand as the biggest ship afioat,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
For Benefit of
Child Workers

New Orleans, La. March le.-DiHer-
ences of opinion as to best methods OF
benefitting child workers were expressed
today at the 10th annual National Child
Labor Conference.
The discussion started when DIR. W.
H. oates, chief factory Inspector of Ala
bama, said the only solution was com
pulsory education and gradual raising
of the age limit governing mill workers.
Delegates from Eastern states said that
their experience had been that children
were put to work because low wages
made it necessary for the support of the
family. They apparently did not support
the general theory that many children
worked in the South or elsewhere with
the ungrudging consent of their parents.
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/. w. w. Endorses
Lawrence Strike

Lawrence, Mass. March 1s-The
strike OF $50 empoyes of the Pacific
mills print works for an increase in
wages from IA IL to II cents an hour
is now being endorsed by the Industrial
Workers of the World. The strikers
claim that unless the controversy over
wagec is settled within a few days
the entire department will be tied up.
The mill employs over 5000 hands, in
Guiding nearly 1900 at the print works.
A squad Of police was on duty at the
print works gates this morning, but
the pickets of the strikers gave the
officers no trouble
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
Prosecute SO=Called
hHealers, Berlin

Berlin. March 16.-According TO the
National Zeitung, the crown prosecutor
has begun the prosecution of several
faith healers in connection with the
death recently of two prominent ac-
tresses, Frau Nuscha Butte and Frau
Won Arnauld Perriere, of the Royal
theater.
The two women suffered from chron-
ic diseases and, it is alleged, were in
dueed to dismiss their attending ply
sicianc and submit to the faith cure
with fatal results.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
WILSON'S APPROVAL i
ON FOUR OF the bills FOR
AMENDING ANTI TRUST LAWS

Washington. March 16.-President
Wilson at a conference with the House
judiciary subcommittee on trusts put
the stamp of administration approval
on the substance of the four bills to
amend the antitrust laws which the
committee submitted in a virtually fl
nal form There will be another con-
ference at the White House within
a week and members of the committee
asserted tonight that unless pro-
tracted discussion should be raised in
the full committee when the meas
ures are presented. all four bills to
strengthen the Sherman law covering
inter-locking directorates. holding
companies, trade relations and def
nitions of restraints of trade would be
reported to the House within a fort
night.
President Wilson indicated his be-
lief that it would be better to consol-
idate all the bills into one in order
to expedite legislation, That CONSOLE
dation will be effected by the House
judiciary committee Is virtually GER
tain.
The President made number of
suggestions TO the Senate committee.
lie INSISTED that personal SullI Oh IN
dividuals in command of corporations
should be prescribed in every bill in
order to break up the evils that have
grown Up under the present antitrust
laws. The committee will revise the
bills with this in view.
The holding corporations bill would
make unlawful those holding compa
MICS that combine the stock of cor
porations so as to lessen competition,
hut would not affect companies Which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
WOMAN IN COURT CLAIMS
TO az FORMER CONSUL'S WIFE

New York, March ia woman
who described herself as Miss Mona
Reincke and said that her husband had
been German consul at Boston, was
discharged from custody today on
request of a department store detec-
tive, who caused her arrest. on
charge that she had stolen articles
valued at 1915 from the store.
In ordering the woman's release the
magistrate gave It 90 his opinion that
she had not been in normal state OF
mind at the time che was in the
store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
Reward ResCuerS
OF Stmr. CObequid

Digby, n. S.. March 16.-For saving
the lives of the many passengers OF
the Royal Mail steamer packet liner
Cobequid, when she was wrecked on
Trinity ledge, Jan. ID, the captains OF
the coastal steamers Westport ana
John L. Mccain are to be rewarded
with gold watches. News that Minis
ter of Marine Hazen had authorized
this reward was made known today,
1t is understood the crews OF the
steamers are also to be rewarded, but
what form this recognition will take
has not been determined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
Or. Edward S. Holden.

West Point, N Y, March 16-Dr
Edward S. Holden, famous as an as
tronomer, scientist and educator, and
librarian of the United States Mill
tary Academy since 1902, died today
at the age of 6s. He was graduated
from West Point in 1870 as lieuten-
ant Of engineers. From 1885 to 1888 he
was president Of the University of CAL
ifornia and for 10 years after that d.
rector of the Lick Observatory.
DR.. Holden was author Of score
Of books, most Of them on astronomi-
cal subjects. His discoveries and his
writings brought him recognition from
many European scientific bodies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
CHANGES IN CURRICULUM
OF AMHERST (MAsS.) COLLEGE

Amherst, Mass, March Exchanges
in the curriculum of Amherst College
were announced today by President
Meiklejohn. An elective course in So
cial and economic institutions has been
established for the Freshman year.
The entrance requirement of two
modern languages has been reduced to
one.
A student hereafter may receive his
degree after qualifying in two major
studies, instead Of in three major
studiea and line minor study, an Ia the
past,
The priifNry purpose Of these
ehaases, president Meikeljohn said,
tsis ti.a .xrs /, h, AzaS Al ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
BANKRUPTCY PETITION
FOLLOWS EPhER ROBBERY

New York, March 16-As an after
math of the reported robbery of Dan
lei Epner in Chicago recently, of $780,
900 worth of diamonds, New York
creditors today filed an involuntary
petition in bankruptcy against Epner' 8
brother Samuel, a diamond dealer. The
petitioners allege that Samuel Epner
gave the diamonds to his brother to
conceal with the intent to defraud
creditors" The liabilities of Samuel
are estimated at $4,000; his assets at
$4,000,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17

Washington, March 1e.--Ambassa-
dor Pages explanation of his London
speech touching upon the Monroe Doc
trine and the Panama tolls repeal IS
satisfactory to President Wilson, VINO
regards the incident closed so far as
the administration is concerned. When
a fun report of the speech is reported,
il will be forwarded to the Senate,
which asked for it by Senator Cham
berlains resolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17

Berlin. March 16.-As preliminary
to the conference of transatlantic
shipping companies which will be held
tomorrow for the purpose of consio-
ering the tariff pool meeting of the
representatives of British and CONT
mental lines We're held today but no
statement was issued as to decisions
reached.
The British representatives with
whom the Canadian representatives
conferred spent little time over their
deliberations which apparently were
Intended to assure a united front IN
the general conference tomorrow
THE report was current tonight that
unsatisfactory relations between the
holland american Co, and. outside
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
SERIOUS REVOLUTION BREAKS
OUT IN VENEZUELAN FRONTIER

Georgetown. British Guiana, March 1e
"A serious revolution has broken, out on
the Venezuelan frontier near Morawhan-
ma. British Guiana. -Four hundred and
fifty rebels, according "a the rspsrts, have
rsided I'll Terror camp aid are making
prapaFatisns TO attack The viilsss OF San
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
Ambassador Pages Explanation
Is Satisfactory to Pres. Wilson

President Wilson told callers today
that any agitation over MI Pages
references was caused by misunder-
standing of what the ambassador said
and that a fuller report of the speech
showed that the ambassador had cor
rectly stated the situation. The Pres
ident is satisfied that Mr.. Page refer
red to the Panama repeal as mot TO
please England" instead of mot mere
ly to please England"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
ALL BOWLING MARKS
SHATTEREDA AT BUFFALO

Buffalo N. Y, March 1S.-william
Miller of Detroit shattered all high
marks in the American Bowling Con-
gress Tournament today, taking first
place in the singles with a score of
675. Bowling with F. Ralstron of De-
troit he also took the lead in the two
man event with score of 1888 and
now leads all events with a total score
of 1897 for nine games.
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Swiss Scientist
Dies OF Apoplexy

Berne, Switzerland, March 1e-Dr.
Charles Albert Gobat, who in 1902. d.
vided the Nobel prize with r. Ducom-
nun. another Swiss died of apoplexy
here today while presiding over a
peace conference. He was born in
1s43.
DR.. Cobalt was president Of the In
ternational Peace Bureau and admin.
istrator Of the 1nterparliameatsry
Union.
He belonged to many scientific ees
einfiaa. hut dAktafad hissaaaff mara aax
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James q. Bennett
Reported Very Ill

London, March 1s.--Janaes Gordon
Bennett. owner OF the New York Her
aid, Is seriously III aboard his yacht
LyEistrata at suez, according to o dis
patch received here tonight. Mr. Benz
nett is reported TO be suffering from q
severe fever. He haa been on three.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17

ton and Hoppe will meet Friday night.
Although the pair have met on numer-
Gus occasions before for the 49, title on
which Hoppe seems TO have all claims, it
has been year since there has been a
game for the title for the one-shot-in
style Of game. Last year the titular game
was played in Pittsburg on March II,
when Hoppe wrested the crown from Ora
Morningstar, who in the previous year
took the title from Sutton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
Telegram to Chicago.

Chicago, March ia telegram from
Chief of Detectives Faurot OF New
York today stated that Daniel Epner
left New York with about $4,000 worth
of diamonds. Epner met police Off
Gals yesterday and declared he was
robbed of the gems Friday night.
1.-THE allegations of my brothers
creditors are absolutely unfounded,
he said. my brother did not turn
over $4,000 worth of diamonds to me
with the intention of defrauding any
one. / am merely his agent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17

Lewiston. Me, March l6.-Andrew
Beliveau and Fred Breton of Lewis
ton and jeremiah Minnenane of Au-
burn, arrested yesterday morning py
Sheriff Stevens of Androscoggin coun-
ty and a posse of deputies, upon the
charge of attempting to bride an off-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-03-17
Lewiston Men Alleged to Have
Attempted Bride Held in $1,000

Ger, were arraigned today in the Au-
burn municipal court They pleaded
not guilty and waived examination.
They were held in the sum of $1,000 for
the April term of the supreme court.
The surities were furnished.