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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-13
FRENCH ARTILLERY
KILLS ALL BUT ten

Paris, April I'd P. M).-There has
been given out in Paris a description by
an eyewitness Of the attempts made by
the Germans on April 8 and to retake a
small fort at Beausejour held by the
French.
Two companies Of volunteers led in this
attack. They showed an absolute con-
tempt Of death. but nevertheless they
were stopped by the fire of the French
artillerq and infantry. Only a few Of
them escaped. Another attack, in which
the Germans paid heavy price, was
successful in capturing the first line of
trenches. These positions were held by
two companies until April 9. The Ger
mans were so thick in these trenches
that they crowded each other and inter-
fered with the freedom Of operations.
Into this mass Of men the French artfl-
lery fired. Those who escaped the shells
were mostly bayonetted by the French
infantry. Only 10 men survived.
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THE WAR news
IN BRIEF FORM

Les Eparges, occupied on April by
the French after a series of fights, has
again come under the fire Of the German
guns. 1t was around this point that the
Germans, according to a French official
report. lost $4,000 men in two months
fighting. 1t is here that Gen. Joffre. the
French commander, is bringing his
strength to bear on the German wedge
to force it out of the Allies side so that
the allied line that stretches in front OF
the German fortress of Metz may be
Strengthened. After a lull or two days
the Germans prepared for their counter
attack at Les Eparges by a severe bonn
bardment and a heavy rifle fire; then
early in the morning they advanced on
the position which the French had made
even stronger than when the Germans
held it. but were forced to retire. The
extent of this offensive is not known,
but it has been reported that the Ger
mans look upon the position, which COM
mands the plains of the Woevre, as one
of great importance and further attacks
may be looked for. Otherwise the situa-
ton in the western war zone is of COM
paratively little interest owing to the
general calm that prevails.
In the east, although, the Russians
have occupied the principal points in the
western section Of the Carpathians. there
is one height. known as Height 9s2 which
they have not been able to master New
ertheless they are reported to be NOV
ing down the southern slopes and in a
fair way to make an advance into Hun
gary.
Reports persist of heavy firing in the
North sea. but no explanation is forth
coming. These rumors date back as far
as April 4 and the latest within q hours
reported firing off Scarborough, which
seemed to indicate naval enga cement.
But the British admiralty has vouchsafed
on information.
The British steamer Wayfarer, a 6oCO-
ton vessel, which had been in the Liver
pool-Galveston trade for 10 years and
had recently been requlsitioned by the
British government, has been lowed into
Queenstown and beached with a great
rent in her side caused by a German
torpedo. One hundred and twenty men
from the Wayfarer have been landed at
Falmouth.
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MANCHESTER

The Manchester Woman's Club was
entertained at its last meeting by Mrs.
Julia Spear at the Mckinley school
house. Refreshments Of cake and cof-
fee were served by the hostess. The
next meeting will be held April o.
Mrs. Gertrude Farr attended the
Kents Hill alumni banquet at the
Augusta House last Tuesday evening.
Frank Libby and daughter, Miss
Florence of Litchf1eld were guests
from Saturday till Monday Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Farr at their home on the
Pond road.
Master Cecil and Richard and little
Miss Catherine Farr, who have been
visiting for the past month their
grandparents at Litchfield, have re-
turned home Master Cecil will return
to Litchfield to attend the spring term
Of school.
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RUSSIANS puzzled
AS TO WHERE GERMANS
HAVE MOVED FORCES

Petrograd. April IL. 1890 P. M.-Via
London, las P. M.-There are still nc
indications that the Germans have
sent further reinforcements to the
Austrians in the Carpathians, notwith-
standing the fact that the German
forces along the Nicmen river in the
North near the East Prussian from
tier, appear to be weakening. For
this reason. Russian staff officers be-
lieve that German troops from ths.
north are being removed to some other
part of the front.
No signs are evident Of renewed
activity on either side of the Vistula
The conclusion, accordingly, is drawn
that the German troops will begin 4
new offensive movement from some
other quarter. This attack is expect
ed by the Russian staff from the d.
rection of Cracow.
Meanwhile the Russians are pushing
ahead slowly, through all the princl-
pal passes Of the Carpathians except
along the Stry- Munkacs line, where
the Austrians are heavily entrench-
ed. ~
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LIVERMORE FALLS
LOSES GYMNASIUM

Livermore Falls, Ne, April 12.-The
special town meeting held Saturday
evening, drew out over half the voters
Of the town and for spice, no town
meeting held in the State this year can
equal it.
The purpose Of the meeting was to
hear the report of the committee, A.
F.. HiEds, Harley wilkins and DR.. c.
r. Smith of the Schol Board, acting
in conjunction with Carleton Allen,
J. o. Pengra and John Merriman, ESQ.,,
relative to the advisability of the erec-
ton of building on the High school
building lot, to be used for the manual
training department and a gymnasium.
A. F. Kinds for the committee,p re-
sented their findings, setting forth the
needs Of such a building exhibiting a
diagram of a brick building 50x70, the
first story Of which would afford ample
room for all the requirements Of the
manual training department for years
to com, while the second story of the
proposed building, drawn by Architect
Coombs Of Lewiston, would be devot-
ed to a gymnasium and auditorium,
with a seating capacity Of 700. This
could be used for many public gather
ings such as town meetings and on
Memorial days. The estimated cost
was given at $SO0O
To bring the matter to a focus, eX-
Selectman Everett H. Strout moved
that such a building as the plans call
ed for be erected on the school lot and
the money required be raised by a
loan, and the vote resulted in tie,
81 to 81. At this, some one moved to
adjourn and that motion was killed GO
to 81 When a vote by ballot was call
ed for to settle the question and the
opposition won, Is to Il.
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the time at $40 that Stevens came into
his store to collect bill amounting 20
a little over IS. while the proprietor OF
a Lewiston store thinks 1t was O'Clock
when he paid a brief visit to his place.
Neither noted anything peculiar or un-
usual I'm the mans actions.
He joked with Jones about the bill and
signed the receipt for the money.
Several reasons are advanced for dis'
appearance but any tending to Indicate
that he Intentionally went away seem tt
be argued against by the fact that aftel
driving from his home he took the team
to blacksmith shop in Mechanics Row
where his place Of business also Is te
have the horse shod. He never called fol
1t. He wore his working clothes.
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BRUNSWICK VILLAGE
CORP'N ELECTS OFFICERS

Brunswick, Me-, April 12-(SpeciaD
The following officers were elected
at the annual meeting OF the Bruns-
wick Village Corporation this even
ing: Moderator, Franklin c. Webb:
clerk, John w. Riley; assessors,
Charles A. Randall, Herrick T. Ma
son, Israel Racine; treasurer James
w. Fisher; collector, John r. STAN
wood; auditors, Harry F. Thompson,
Franklin c. Webb. Appropriations
were made as follows: Payment of
sewer bonds $4,000; interest $1,000;
contingent expenses $500: attachments
$75; two sewer flushing tanks 5000.
Taxes are to become due August 1
and interest will be charged after De-
cember /.
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DISAPPEARANCE OF
AUBURN PAINTER

Auburn, Me-, April 12-William A. Ste
vens. aged As years, a contracting paint
er and paper hanger of Auburn. has mys-
teriously disappeared and grave concern
is felt for his welfare. He left his home
at "a Summit street. Auburn. at o'clock
Saturday afternoon and has not since re-
turned. He was last seen at bout $50
that day. Since then no trace of his
whereabouts can be found.
Having no reason to especially observe
the time when they saw him it is not
exactly established whether or not it was
the proprietor of Lewiston or an Au-
burn store who last saw him. He was
seen in both cities late in the afternoon.
o. W. Jones. an Auburn druggist. sets
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ARBAN0 and CARBONE FOUND
GUILTY OF PLACING A BOMB
INST, PATR|CK'S CATHEDR Al

New York. April 12.-Frank Abarno
and Carmane Carbone were found
guilty by jury late tonight on the
charge of having made and placed
a bomb in st. Patricks Cathedral here
on March 2. The jury recommended
clemency for both men.
Justice Mott announced that he
would impose sentence on the two
men and hear any motion regarding
the case on April 10. The prisoners
were then remanded to the Tombs.
Ten minutes before the verdict was
given the jury returned to the court
room for information as to the Gull
pability of police officer who was
an accomplice in the commission of g.
crime. The question concerned the
position of Amadio Poignant a police
man who had associated with Carbone
and Abarno. Justice Mott told the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-13

jury that the law does not regard as
guilty a police officer, who in the
performance of his duty aids in the
performance of crime because he
does not have the guilty conscience
necessary to be a criminal.
Simeon o. Pollock for the defend
ants characterized the case as a
frame up by the police.
Arthur c. Train, assistant district
attorney declared that if Poignant
had not been telling the truth on the
witness stand he would have sworn
that he had seen the fuse of the bomb
lighted instead Of swearing that he did
not see it.
"Poliginani is from now on mark
ed man." he declared.
Mr.. Pollock interrupted to object to
this saying that Mr.. Train had no evil
dence to bear out this last remark.
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EAST WINTHROP

The friends and neighbors of Mr.. and
Mrs W. Fl. Titus gathered at their homo
saturday evening to help celebrate the
2th anniversary of their marriage About
% in all were present. A fine royal chair
also sum of money and several other
gifts Of table linen and china were pre-
sented to them by c.. F. Kilbreth, which
were highly appreciated. The affair was
arranged by Misses Ethyl and Helen
Titus as surprise to their parents. Re-
freshments were served, after which the
guests left for their homes, wishitg Mr..
ana Mrs. Titus many happy returns o:
the day.
MIR. and Mrs. S. w. Boyd of Gardiner
were guests over Sunday of friends in
this place.
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THE WEATHER
FORECAST AND
CONDITIONS

Washington, April 12.-Conditions:
The northern storm has reached the
mouth Of the St Lawrence river and IS
passing rapidly northeastward. rms
storm caused showers in New Eng
land and Middle Atlantic states where
temperatures have fallen CONSIDERABLY.
Generally fair weather will prevoi
Tuesday and Wednesday throughout
the country. Temperatures will De
somewhat lower Tuesday in the Mid
die Atlantic and New England states.
Forecast: New England and East
ern New York: Fair Tuesday and
wednesday.
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PASS CONSERVATION
BILL OF GOV. WHITMAN

Albany, April 12.-In an exciting
session OF the Senate, marked by three
orders for the sergeant-at-arms to
seat Senator Boylan, a Democrat, the
Senate tonight passed Gov. Whit
mans conservation bill 20 to IA. The
Assembly having passed it earlier, 1t
Immediately went to the Governor for
his signature. Gov. Whitman tonight
announced his intention of appointing
George D. Pratt Of New York CHAIR
man of the commission. Pratt is an
Amherst man. as is the Governor, and
Is rated as millionaire.
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WINTHROP CENTER

wallace Wing arrived home Satur-
DAY from Boston where he has been
passing several days.
Mrs. w. H. Frazee and daughter
Ethel returned to their home in Ban
gor Sunday.
Mrs. Nellie Millspaugh, Miss Elsie
Healy, Miss Esther Swartz and Miss
Marion Sleeper attended the Y. M
{. A. convention held in Portland.
The W. c. T. U. meeting will be held
at o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the
Methodist vestry, at the village.
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maine GIRLS CONFERENCE CLOSES
sunday EVENING At P0RTL and

Portland, Me-. April 1.-THE Maine
girls conference came to close last
evening with a service at STATE
Street Church at which, despite the
rain. there were 500 in attendance.
Miss Gertrude Macarthur presided and
Rev. Ashley Day Leavitt. the pastor
of the church, conducted the devo-
t;onal exercises. The choir contribut-
ed a number of appropriate selections
and a significant feature Of the meet
ing was brief period of conservation
during which the girls were given OPP
portunity to offer word of testimony
or of appreciation in regard to the
various ways in which the conference
had helped them. Miss Mary E. Dun
bar. general secretary Of the local as
ISOLATION, closed this part of the ser
vice, expressing her message to the
members of the the conference in a
few earnest, heart felt words.
The short address of the evening was
given by Rev. Raymond Calkins, for
mer pastor of State Street Congre-
gational Church. DR.. Calkins. who
has had large experience in work with
Young women which enables him to
speak with authority and who posses
ses unusual insight into character and
the conditions of everyday life, spoke
with marked feeling as he gave a
strong, forcible and eloquent presenta-
ton Of the characteristics Of true
womanhood. the possibilities and pow
ers Of which as set forth by him prov
ing a direct inspiration to all.
'Three things I ask you to do as re-
suit Of this conference" said DR.. Calkins
in q last note of appeal to his young
hearers. First, to consciously try to
follow Jesus Christ. Second, to become
a member Of Christian church. Third,
to try to witness for the Master in home,
school and church life." He mentioned
In this Connection the objections which
are usually advanced by those who are
asked to identify themselves with the life
of a church. the principal one being Il
am not good enough" which the speaker
stated to be in his opinion equivalent to
saying II am too hungry to eat" or II
am too ignorant to 60 to school," To wait
until one is good enough, he reminded.
must mean to wait until the end Of life.
DR.. Calkins closed with the prayer that
the words spoken before the conference
members might not return void but that
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TERRIBLE
EXPLOSION"
IS REPORTED

Aberdeen, Scotland, April Is, Ais A.
M.-The Free Press publishes the fol-
lowing telegram from Lerwick:
"A terrible explosion has occurred.
Harbor steamers were wrecked and
many livesswerc lost"
No details are obtainable as yet.
LerWick is situated on the east coast
of Mainland, Shetland islands. 1t is de-
Tended by an old fort dating from the
time Of Cromwell and is one of the
chief stations in Scotland for the Roy
al Naval Reserve. Lerwick is the cap
ital of the Shetland archipelago.
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Chicago. April 12.-Insurgent stock
holders Of the Chicago, Rock Island &
Pacific Railroad at a prolonged meet
ing tonight elected Nathan L. Amster
Of Boston, one Of their leaders, to the
board of directors. Amster was one of
four new directors chosen. the others
being w. Emlen Roosevelt, William J.
Mathesen and Charles Hayden, all Of
New York.
Three others had the backing Of the
Sheldon committee which represented
the majority stockholders and the
faction in control Of the board. There
are 10 members altogether. four of
whom will be succeeded next october.
It was announced that Timothy S.
Williams CT New York soon is to have
a place on the board through the res
ignation Of one of the directors, I'M
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WIN HROOP

Miss Emma Yeaton of Augusta visited
relatives in town Sunday.
Schools opened for the spring term
Monday.
The first home ball game will be play
ed April II between Good Will and Win
throp High school.
The w. c. T. Z. meeting will be held
at o'clock this afternoon at the Meth
odist vestry.
The Methodist Ladies' Aid will meet
at the home of the president, Mrs L.
D. French, Thursday afternoon.
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EDITOR OF KANSAS CITY
STAR is SERIOUSLY ILL

Kansas City. April 12-William r.
Nelson. editor Of the Kansas City
Star who is suffering from uraemic
poisoning, has been unconscious since
Thursday afternoon last, his physi-
clans announced today. Nelson is IA
years old. He has been confined to
his home since last December.
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ROCK ISLAND INSURGENTS
ELECT THEIR CANDIDATE TO
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

named. The minority faction said they
were pleased over the election Of Mr..
Amster and declared the fight for con-
troll and reorganization had only be-
gun.
Resolutions contemplating general
change in the government Of the Rock
Island were adopted after a motion to
adjourn had been defeated. One res
olution provides that a committee be
appointed to consider limiting the di-
rectors to five and to pay them sala-
ries for their service with the under
standing that they would devote their
time to the company's interests. The
other resolution provided for the APP
pointment Of committee of five
stockholders to revise the bylaws.
Both committees are to be appointed
within 30 days.
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so REPORT IT YALE
FOR FOOTBALL PRACTICE

New Haven, Ct, April 12.-Fifty can
didates for the Yale football team re-
ported for spring practice on old Yale
field today. The practice. which will
last three weeks, is in charge Of Head
Coach Frank Hinkey.
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William N, Gale

Headquarters has been notified of the
deaht Of William N. Gale, member
of this Home, which occurred in Bos-
ton. April 10. He was born in Yonk-
ers, ~ ", March 1, 1S45. He enlisted
in the u. S. navy at New York City,
May 10. 1868, and was discharged at
Brooklyn. May "a, 1865. He was admit
ted to the Home from New York City,
May 20, 1911. There are no known rel
atives. He was employed here as a
carpenter,
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NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. Henry Nc
Dewitt.
Edward Graham. late Co. B. lst Me.
Inf. Spanish war; has been dropeo
from the rolls Of the Branch.
James Moore Of Stratford. Ct, late
Co. G. 9Th Ct. Inf. was Monday ad-
mitted to the Home.
Thomas f. Nolan Of Lowell, late "
S. navy. and James F. Flaherty 10
Bethel. late Co. B, LIST Me. Inf, (Span-
ish War; former members, have been
readmitted.
The funeral Of the late Daniel Boyle
will be held from the Home chapel at
P. NJ. Tuesday, Rev. FIR. Michigan OF
floating. Tiffany Camp, No. 4. will at
tend in a body.
Nelson Holmes returned Monday
from a furlough passed with relatives
in Manchester, N. H.
Burroughs were granted Monday to:
Melville w. Smith to Boston; Benjja-
min H. Pease to Holbrook, Mass;
Richard H. Lawrence to Albany: Pat
rick Harlin to Boston,; David Wilson
to Lowell; Frank H. Mullen to Boston;
John Coughlin to Lawrence; Edward
G. Danforth to Portsmouth,; Patrick d
Friel to Old Town, and Michael Dris-
coll to North Adams.
Mrs. Emma G. Fuller returned home
Monday from Boston and vicinity
where she passed two weeks visiting
relatives and friends.
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Richard Boyle

The death of Richard Boyle occurred
in his quarters in Co. NJ here Sunday
night. He was born in Boston about GO
years ago He enlisted in Co. H, 4th
Mass. Cav, as bugler, Feb. S, 1864, and
was discharged in Virginia, Nov. IA,
1865. He was admitted to the Home
from Cambridge, July 6, 1892. He was
for several years a member Of the
Home guard force and was we'll liked
by his comrades. He is survived by a
widow, Mary in Everett. The funeral
will be held from the Home chapel at
2 o'clock this Cruesday) afternoon.
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Today's Concert PROGRAM

March--"Ye. AncientS, Reeves
Daughter Of the Regiment"
Donizctti
Waltzes-"Tales from Vienna Woods"