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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
ALLEGED WRITTEN CONFESSIONS OF
ANARCHISTS PRESENTED AT TRIAL

New York, March 31.-The alleged
written confessions Of Frank Abarno
and Carmine Carbone. charged with
making and placing lighted bono
in st. Patrick's cathedral March 2.
were offered in evidence at their trial
today but ruled out by the court on
objection fro mthe prisoners law
yers.
Assistant District Attorney Train
testified that in his presence Abarno
stated that Carbone made the bombs
and that after they were made it was
decided to destroy the cathedral as q
protest against Capitalism.
"Abarno volunteered the following
statement Mrs. Grain said After we
walked into tEcathedrl / said -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

Washington, March I.-The state de-
partment has not felt justified, Sec. Bry-
an said today. in Directing to credit ar
engagements made with belligerent gov
ernments by American financiers in so far
as they have been brought to the depart
ments attention. Secretary Bryan SAID
the department had taken no action ana
expressed no opinion on them.
Secretary Bryan issued this statement
1.-The state department has from time
to time received information, directly or
indirectly, to the effect that belltgerent
nations had arranged with banks in the
United States for credit, in various sums.
While loans to belligerents have been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

appearance of intruders. few minutes
before the closing hour tonight man
entered the Eagle store and ordered Isaac
X. E. Prayer, the night manager, to turn
over the money in the cash drawer. Cor
coran appeared, revolver in hand, and the
man fired twice at Prayer. Then he fled
with Corcoran in pursuit. Each emptied
his revolver. but spectators believe the
fleeing man was not hit.
Corcoran was struck twice, in the chest
and in the hip. The last wound is likely
to prove fatal in the opinion of hospital
physicians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
ANOTHER CHECK ON
C. B. MURPHY SHOWS
UP IN LEWISTON

Lewiston Me-, Mar. SIC. B. Muir
phys check, this time drawn to the
order Of a Frank A. Leighton and
cashed by the Ballard & Chandler
Furniture Co. Lewiston. Tuesday. has
appeared. The check was made out
for $25 and Leighton, if that is his
name. bought SIS work of goods to be
delivered at 56 Elm strees Lewis
ton.
Chief McCarron aas in the case Of
the other checks drawn on the ac-
count of c. B. Murphy. an Augusta
druggist, is investigating. Getting
on track of a case of this nature is
difficult. however, as the description
is the only means of tracing. This
man was described at five feet eight,
1876 pounds. sandy hair, blue eyes and
medium build He wore dark gray
overcoat and a stiff black haH He
had an popularity Of speech.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

my companion that we didn't want
to destroy human life and that we
should leave the bombs unliehted
simply as protest. When I had
placed the bombs and began to walk
out the detectives in woman's clothes
grabbed u.s."
Seventeen witnesses for the other
side, including Sweet Marie" CAM
Louise Berger and other anarchist
leaders, greeted Poignant with ieers
and Kisses when he walked from the
courtroom into the corridor. guarde
by four detectives, at recess. There
was much kissing and someone spat
in his face. The corridors were quick
Iy cleared and those who participated
IN the INSTRUMENTATION were hustled out
Of the bulasG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
SITUATION between CHINA AND
JAPAN REGARDED AS SER|0|

Peking, March 31.-In diplomatic
circles the situation arising from Jap
ans negotiation of her demands upon
China is regarded today as more seri-
Gus than at any time since the con-
ferences on the matter We're inaugur:-
ated.
After. further consultation between
President. Yuan Shikai and Foreign
Minister ny Cheng- Hsiang the Chi
nese persist that they cannot accord
absolute extra territoriality to Japa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
BRYAN'S COMMENT ON RELATIONS
OF ANN FINANC|ERS WITH EUR0|

disapproyed, this government has nd
that it was justified in interposing
lions to the credit arrangements
have been brought TO its attentlo
has neither approved mese nor
proved-it has simply taken no act
the premises and expressed no opln]
Secretary Bryan was asked If his
ment referred to loans recently rel
to be under negotiation in this Cd
by the French. Russian and othe1
ligerent governments. The secreta1
Piled that his statement referrd OF
such of those negotiations as had
called to the departments attention
refused to discuss specific transactld
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

Los Angeles, Cal, March 31.-Vice
President Marshal today got on the
payroll of a motion picture company
With several members Of his party
the Vice President visited a picture
camp, where an Egyptian drama was
being put on the film. Just as the
"veiled princess entered the director
called upon the Vice President to turn
the crank of the camera.
Mr.. Marshall rolled off several yards
Of film and the director thereupon
handed him 81 for work as an extra
The Vice President pocketed the dol
bar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

It is also said that Swoboda recently
attempted to make an arrangement WITH
Alfred Capus, one of the directors OF the
Figaro, whereby he should visit Germany
as a representative of that paper and
write series of articles which, owing
to his American citizenship. he could 90
without embarrassment.
Swobodas wife Is a Swiss and pro-
fessional singer. She is now said to be
in Geneva. &ss
Efforts were made today to interview
Swoboda's partner. M. Raguiet, but he
could not be found at his place of busi-
ness. ,4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
Fine Minstrel Show at Hewins School

The minstrel show given by the
oony High Al-Star Ministries at the
Hewins school. Friday evening of las.
week was complete success from
start to finish. The school house.
which seats $50, was packed, full. and
standing room was at premium. The
selections rendered by the orchestra,
winch Is composed of boys and girls,
were certainly very fine, and the min
strel snow was a hummer. Original
Jokes were fired at the audience with
a gattllng gun rapidity and the whole
mousse was in a continual. This COM
pany is composed Of members exclu-
slve of the orchestra, and for anna :
teurs they have them all pushed off
the boards. The orchestra is made
up or Norman Pierce. Herbert Leigh
ton. DDaniel O'Brien. Raymond Dem
ms and Daniel Mason. Miss Doris
liam as pianist was a decided sue
cess, and her first appearance in this
role.
Inc minstrels are boys we'll known
IN the city. and are exceptionally fine
In their different parts. The cast:
Mlles Ham as interlocutor, Ellis Wal
ker' Harold Risher. Kendall Davis and
George Hutchinson as end men, with
Earl 1ngraham, Raymond Rush, Cecil
Jones, Daniel Mason, Helen Knowles.
Madeline Merrill. Marion CULVER,
GLADYS Merrill and Ada Backett as the
chorus. This aggregation is certainly
aali right and the apaplanse and en-
cores given the different singers and
actors were well merited. The char
actor songs were especially fine and up
to-the-minute, and the jokes all origi-
nal with the boys. Every part was
taken with the skill Of old-time play
ers. and the end men were fine. This
company HAYS sepafaI eneagements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

In response to a still alarm at $50
Wednesday afternoon a spare wagon
and q crew Of men from the Cushnoc
hose house were sent up on the Ban
gor road on account Of a grass fire
which had started on land owned by
the Edward Manufacturing Co., and
which is supposed to have been start
ed by a passing train. A house on
the land is occupied by Amos Ber-
ry but although the fire burned over
about ten acres it was prevented from
netting at the buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

The deputy sheriffs made two Webb
law seizures Wednesday from the
American express office. Deputy
Bucklin took two boxes addressed to
P. Bonsant, 60 Mt. Vernon avenue, one
Of which contained five quarts OF
whiskey and one quart Of wine, while
the other contained five quarts Of
whiskey. Deputy Rice seized a box
containing eight quarts of whiskey.
the box being addressed to H. w.
Brown. The packages were libelled
and consigned to the liquor room at
the Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
ible to raise the F-4.

sible to raise the F-4.
Secretary Daniels called the com
mandant of the Brooklyn yard on the
telephone and later announced that
the divers would be sent. Those Sc
lected. the secretary said would be
the most expert in the navy, one OF
them a record holder
The impossibility of immediately
raising the submarine had been rea
lized for several days. Admiral Moore
estimated that the task of saving the
vessel and recovering the bodies OF
the Il officers and men entombed in
her water-logged hull would occupy
two weeks time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

e,r;nqfield. Mass, April 1.-Contereiices
lasting all the afternoon yesterday "A'
into the morning hours today 1alleu ~
ro,iave the strike which has paraiSZeo
the Springfield Street railway NJ.
since early yesterday mornii'e'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
7C0NFFRENCES FAIL TO Relieve
'S STRIKE ON SPRINGFIELD RAILWAY

c.ote Board of Arbitration urges
sort Of agreement which would
sar,;ce to be resumed Temporarily
.ha mon steadfastly refuse to arb
'rhe tieup of the system is the res
tho discharge of three conductor
alleged irregularities in collecting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

Ell Paso, Texas. March 3l.-A comi'h'-
tee of mining men representing foreign
owned corporation in northern Mexico
TODAY sent a protest to the secretary or
s+.te against the action of the Villa gov
eminent in so amending the ola Ieoera'
mining law as they consider to rehoer OPP
GRAFTON of mining properties Impossible
and contiscation probable.
A telegram received today from SOUTH
ern Mexico stated that all mining prop
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

House. has resigned and win leave Mon
day for his home in New York City.
where he will pass a few weeks vaca-
ton, after which he will commence his
duties in a similar position at Hotel
Bellevue, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

Services at st. Marks church the re.
mainder Of the week will be as follows
Good Friday-April 2, $50 A. NJ. litany
with pro-anathora and address: - M. to
p. M. three-hour service); 7.30 p. M.
evensong and address. Easter eve, April
1880 P. NJ, holy baptism. Easter day
April 4-6 A. NJ, holy eucharist; 1880, A.
NJ, high celebration; 4.3O P. NJ, even.
song with carols.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
MINING MEN PROTEST AGAINST
ACTION OF VILLA C0vERNME|

critics around Guananato, in the sta
.h.+ name. ceased operations last
day because of a decree of the loca
tborities requiring mining compani
nav in gold instead Of in the curren
money The Guanajuato district II
der Villa cotrol and therefore the
critics are subject to clause OF thu
amendments to the mining law req
oneration of all mines 120 days from
T. under penalty of possible confisc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

Frank Harmon, Herman Meigs and
Winfield Foster returned Wednesday aft
ernoo from Togus pond. where they had
been enjoying a few days sojourn at the
Foster cottage. The boys report that the
Ice in the pond is still firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
James M. hinman

The death of James NJ. Human oc-
Cured in the hospital here Tuesday night.
He was born in Ellisburg. N. Y, about
20 years ago. He enlisted in Co. K. 14th
N. Y. Inf, May T. 1861, and was discharg-
ed Jan. /, 1862. He was admitted to the
Home from Utica. N. Y, Aug. 26. 1902.
He is survived by brother in Utica.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
e. Eugene Berry

E. Eugene Berry died in the hospital
here Wednesday. He was born in Dam
vers, Mass. Nov. %, 1876. He enlisted
in Co. B. 4th U. S. Inf, Aug. %, 1864, and
was discharged at Readville, Mass, June
II. 1865. He was admitted to this Home
from Danvers July z, 1898, and readmitted
Feb. Is, 1915.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
William Bernhard

Headquarters were notified Wednesday
of the death of William Bernhard, men,
Der of this Branch. which occurred in
Providence Dec. %. He was born in Ger
many Jan. II, 1886, and had been in this
country since boyhood. He enlisted in Co.
A. 18th r. l. Inf, Oct 5, 1862, and was
discharged July 49, 1863. He again en-
listed in Co. c. I'd n. J. Inf, April 8. 1865,
and was mustered out July II, 1865. He
was admitted to this Branch from Prov
idence Sept. 5, 1892
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

nese immigrants in Manclluria. a
the conference of yesterday Nj.
the japanese minister, refused t.
cuss this question further.
1t is believed in Picking tina
conference to take place tome
will very probably bring a bre;
the deadlock over this question '
has lasted for humber of "
Failing a break nthe deadlock.
felt in some quarters that Japan
present an ultimatum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

Saturday evening, April g. will be reg
ular meeting of North Augusta Grange.
The officers of Capital Grange will fill the
chairs and furnish program. Ladies will
please bring pie or cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

William f. Gay, formerly of Thorn
aston, died in this city Tuesday even
ing, aged 70 years. The remains Will
be taken on the early train this morn
ing to Thomaston for burial.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
CARGO OF FRYE
NOT u. S. OWN

Washington. March Gilt has pei
tablished to the satisfaction of THE
department that the wheat cargo
sailing ship William, p. FIVE vi
American owned when the yes,
sunk in the South Atlantic on Ia,
the German converted cruiser Prin
Friedrich. and the American re.e
VIII go forward to Germany on the
5ect presently will ask only for pay
for the hull of the Frye.
Officials, however. are taking the
tion that there was no warrant in =
national law for the sinking of the
and they expect Germany will n
consent to pay the damages and ex
regret.
counselor Lansing of the state ID
ment conferred with President Wilss
DAY over the note on the subject, I
soon will be dispatched to Berlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
SEN. SHEPHERD
SAYS Big FIGHT
FOR PROHIBIT

Washington, March 3l.-The figh
National-widc prohibition will be
newed with greater vigor than ev
the next session Of Congress. Sc
Sheppard OF Texas announced toda
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

George D. Haskell sustained pain
full injury at about 5.45 Wednesday
afternoon when a gas globe fell at his
store corner Of Cony and Bangor
streets, and struck him on the head
ir such a way as to inflict wound
which required the services Of sur
geOn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

Of West Poland was in the city We'd
nesday and was among those who at
tended the session Of the Legisla-
ture.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
LOCAL NOTICE.

Wanted-3 young ladies by Billy Carl
ton to appear in special musical numbers
at Opera house all next week. Beautiful
costumes provided which completely hide
identity OF wearers. Dances very pretty,
yet easily learned. Good remuneration.
Apply after . A. NJ. Friday to Sanford
iWallin. Bus. Mgr. at Opera house.
anr1.3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

John M. Brown, a well-known land
surveyor and lumberman of Eagle
Lake was among the visitors Wednes-
day in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

Congressman Frank E. Guernsey Of
Dover was a caller in Augusta We'd
nesday and passed a portion Of the
time at the State House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

George Dennis, Montgomery Wakefield
and Claude CLEARWATER left Wednesday
afternoon for Togus pond, where they
will pass few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

Hon. Guy H. Sturgts Of Portland
was a business visitor Wednesday in
Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

All Grange members going to North
Augusta Saturday evening please notify
Mrs. b. +. Smith, Grove street, on or be-
fore Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

Mrs. Lyndon E. Chapman and daugh-
. ter Marion were visitors Wednesday at
Gardiner and Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

havana, Cuba. Marcvh 81
lansements have been conpleted
aording police protectid for
clUwos curing the i Johhson WI
nsnt next Monday The race
ana Havana streets will be pt
py a double force. In addition
lar troops viii BE- held in n "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

Hon. John Clark Scates of West
brook was a visitor in the city We'd
nesday and attended the session Of the
Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

The Degree of Honor has postponed its
Friday meeting until date that will be
announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

Mrs. H. c. Stevens and Mrs. c. A.
Randlette are confined to the house at
Is Grove street, suffering from the grip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
Thursdays Concert PROGRAM

Thursdays Concert Program
March-"Salute to the Band,'
B. w. Theme
Overture-'The Druids," C. w. Bennett
Waltz-"Thousand and One Night"
Strauss
Selection-"T The Red MILL Herbert
Last Love-" J. Gungl
"kikerih Galop." Fahrbach
Medley-"Winter Garden
arr. NJ. F. Smith
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

The funeral of the late Francois Chatel
was held from the Home chapel at 2 P.
NJ. Wednesday, Rev. FIR. Reardon Off
ciating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01

Hon. Horace Mitchell Of Kittery was
in the city Wednesday on matters OF
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
LOCAL BRIEFS.

merly Of Augusta, was in town We'd
nesday evening and called on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
RESCRIPTS FROM
THELAW COURT
Cumberland County.

A rescript in the Cumberland coun-
ty case of Emerson H. Doughty VS..
John w. Sullivan has been received as
follows:
Rescript: Haley, ]. This is an ac-
ton on the case, brought under sec
ton rs of Chapter ia of the Revised
Statutes. The defendant was cited
before a disclosure commissioner, in
Cumberland county, by the owner of q
judgment for $500 debt or damage,
and costs of suit $4276. an examina
ton was had, and, on Feb. 4, 1913, the
commissioner refused to administer
the oath to the defendant, March 7.
1913 this action was brought. AT the
October term of the Supreme Judicial
court for Cumberland county the
testimony was taken out and the case
reported to this court for final judg-
ment.
Judgment for defendant
Penobscot County
Ira Scripture VS.. Maine Central
Railroad Company.
Rescript, Cornish, J.
l. 1t is negligence per Sc for the
driver of team to Gloss a railroad
track without first looking and listen
ing for coming train.
z Where two main lines of track
exist. and'the crossing of the first line
Is covered by standing train, it is
contributory negligence for the trav-
eller to attempt to cross the second
line after the crossing has been clear
ed without making all reasonable ef-
iv,n -Ir4l
tive is passing on the second line
8. The court is of opinion i'm this
case, that the plaintiff was clearly
guilty OF contributory negligence es-
peciaily in view of the fact that he
was warned not to cross by yarious
people in addition to the flagman. The
jury was not warranted in finding :,
verdict in his favor
Motion sustained
Verdict set aside
Androscoesin County.
domestic difficulties appear to have
LED to an interesting equity case in
Androscoggin county, decision in
Whlcn mas just been received from
tne law court. A husband decided IA
MS VIE certain property under an
agreement for separation, but tho
separation did not take place. and he
brought bill in equity to enforce tho
reconveyance of the property. Tho
court has upheld the bfll on tho
grounds tisatrkhe contract was avoid
place. ssssG ~. .'Ne
The rescrinE ollowsr "a
Irwin NJ. GSeenYood. iss78dity W
Bertha NJ. Greenwood.
Rescript, Cornish, ].
BIZ in edukH brought by husba,d
against his Vie under Oh. 4s. Pub
Laws of 1873 to enforce the recon-
veyance of certain real estate decided
oy nam to her on April 10. 1914.
fThes conveyance was made conta
poraneous with written agreement
OF separation whereby the plaintir
was to leave home. the defendant was
TO nave the custody of the children
without interference from the plain,ies
anu sne was not to demand or receive
from the plaintiff any further aid n
.neir care. educationsor maintenance
no separation took place, and tha
!amny has remained uf,broken with
'ne exception Of the first two 81 rhrAc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-01
BOWLING NOTN

Falconi and Ladd were the winners over
Norris and Pierson In some close bowl
ing Wednesday evening at the Colonial
alleys. Tnetme:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1915-09-25
JOCIAL NEWS

Mrs. Sylvester Townsend and daugh-
ter. Sylvia, of Virginia, have been the
guests of the Misses Davidson.
Mr.. and Mrs. William White and
daughter. Jane, of Wilmington, are
guests of Mrs. William Borem.
Misses Ella Queck, Ellen Norris and
Helen Loveless. Messrs. Joseph and
Thomas Savin, Missouri Norris and
Lorenza Biddle motored to Chester
town, on Sunday.
Miss Elizabeth Eggert returned to
Women's College. Newark. last We'd
nesday.
Miss Rebecca Brown is visiting her
brother. Mr. John Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph H .Rees have
returned home after a pleasant stay
in Atlantic City.
Mrs. James S. Hopper spent severa!
days this week in Philadelphia.
Miss Alice |. Hopper has returned
to Smith College, Northampton, Mass.
Mrs. Hugh w. Caldwell is spending
several days this week in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Thomas B. Reed, of Philadel-