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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-05

Mrs A. {. Mackin and children
are in Durant Oklahoma, for a sum
mer visit, Mrs Mackin has enroll
ed as student in the state normal
at that place
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-05

Miss Norma Cunningham of
Amarillo, who has been student in
Trinity this past year, left this
morning for home. Her father and
the family leave next week for Cali
fornia whore they will spend the
summer.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-05

SIDNEY Johnson returned las
night from Austin where he ha
made good record al the stat
university
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-05

Miss Teresa Coates is visiting in
DUBUQUE. Iowa the guest OF school
mate. While there she will be one
Of the bridesmaids al the wedding
OF friend
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-05

Mr., Clarence Monett who spends
much Of his time on ranch in
Johnson county, Will be at home this
week for the commencement cxer-
cises
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-05

Mrs Mabel Craven leaves Monday
Der of the summer normal faculty
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-05

Mrs. G O. Avis and daughter
Winnie. Of Ron, Okla are Yisitinl
relatives in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
B. 6 M. BILL
PASSES BAY
STATE HOUSE

Boston. May 1S.-A Boston & Maine
reorganization and consolidation bill
which has already been approved by the
Senate passed the House today by vote
of 153 to 70. with three important amend
ments. 1t is expected that the Senate
Will concur in these amendments later in
the week and that the measure will reach
the governor within the next seven days.
The first amendment provides that the
public service commission shall have su-
pervision of the proposed consolidation
of the Hampden Railroad with the Bos-
ton x Maine. The second requires that In
order for the bonds of the Boston &
Maine to become legal investment for
servings banks the company must earn
as well as pay four per cent. dividends
on the stock. The third prohibits the
Boston K Maine from purchasing sup
plies from any company in which one Of
its directors is a director.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
Earl Kitchener

London; May 10, 500 P. M.-Secre-
tary for War Kitchener stated in the
House of Lords this afternoon, that
the British and French governments
felt that the allied troops must be
adequately protected against poison
Gus gases by the employment Of SIM
liar methods. These would remove
the enormous and unjustifiable ad-
vantage which must otherwise exist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
Wants 100000 Recruits

Secretary for War Kitchener said
he wanted 100000 more recruits to
form new armies.
He expressed his confidence that in
the very near future the country
would be in satisfactory position
with regard to the supply Of ammuni-
ton.
The news from the Gallipoli PENN
sula-in other words the Dardanelles
was thoroughly satisfactory. Earl
Kitchener declared.
General Review
Earl Kitchener gave a general re-
view Of the situation in the war zone
before the House Of Lords adjourned
for the Whitsuntide holidays. Speak
ing Of the British offensive, he said
the action at Neuve Chapelle. was
fought with great gallantry. which
enabled us to occupy positions Of con-
siderable military importance previ-
ously held by the enemy"
Speaking Of the German attack on the
allied front near Ypres. Earl Kitchener
said:
Continued on Page @coIumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
kitchener's Appeal

In giving an outline of these opera
tions in the House of Lords toda.
Lord Kitchener, the war minister
while expressing the greatest conf
6ence in their ultimate outcome, again
warned the public that great sacri :
fees already had been made and that
greater ones would be exacted. He
made an appeal for 100000 more re-
cruits.
Favors Using Gases
Lord Kitchener, however, seemed to
attach the greatest Importance to the
use by the Germans Of asphyxiating
gases and opened his speech with a
reference to this matter.
Our troops" said Lord Kitchener,
must be adequately protected by the
employment Of similar methods"
Allies Position
Meantime, the British first army to
CONTINUED on Page 9-CoIumn y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
DR.. Won Beth m an n
Hollweg Addresses
Reichstag a n d A d.
mits Strained Rel a.
tons Between Italy
and Austria
VIENNA CABINETS
"SINCERE EFFORT

Berlin, Via London, May 16.
1853 P. M.-"You are aware, F."
said DIR. Won Bethmann-Holl-
veg, the Imperial Chancellor,
speaking in the Reichstag to-
day, "that the relations be-
tween Italy and Austria-Hun-
gary within the last months
have been strongly strained.
From the speech made yes
terday by Count Tisza you will
have gathered that the Vienna
cabinet, in a sincere effort to
ensure enduring peace between
the dual monarchy and Italy,
and to take into account the
lasting great vital interests OF
both empires had resolved on
far-reaching concessions to It.
ally of a territorial nature.
Il consider it proper to indi'
cate these concessions to you
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19

Italians in Austria to be particularly
respected.
Seventh, Austria Hungary to grant
amnesty to political military prison
ers belonging to the coded territory"
Eighth, the further wishes Of Italy
regarding the general question to be
assured every consideration.
"Ninth, Austria Hungary after the
conclusion Of the agreement to give a
solemn declaration regarding the con-
cessions.
"Tenth, Mixed committees for the
regulation Of the details Of the con-
cessions to be applied.
"EIeventh, after the conclusion Of
the agreement, Austro- Hungarian SOL
diers, natives of the occupied terrific
RES, shall not further participate in
the war"
Germany's Guarantee
Il can aCU, COltiHucu Tic IfHpcTld
chancellor, "that Germany in order fur
Their to strengthen the understanding be
| tween both her allies undertook, with
the full agreement of the Vienna cabi
net, to give full guarantee for thu
| loyal fulfilment of these offers.
with its Parliament, the Italian PEG
| pie will now decide whether it will reacl
the fulfillment of national aspirations IL
the widest extent in a peaceful manne
or whether it will plunge the countr,
| into war and tomorrow draw the swort
against its allies of yesterday and today
Il will not give up the hope entirely
| that the scale of peace will be heavier
| than the scale of war, but whatever thu
| decision of Italy may be, we, togethe
with Austria Hungary, have done al
within the bounds of possibility to sup
port an alliance which was firmly rooted
| among the German people and had done
great profit and good to the three EN-
pires.
IF the alliance is torn by one of the
three partners, we shall know together
with the other partner how to meet the
new dangers with dauntless confidence
and courage
The imperial chancellors speech was
loudly applauded from the galleries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
Action Of Man Williams
Against Bank Done with
Approval Of Secretary .
Counsel Hogan
Opening Arguments Against Dismissal of the
Temporary Injunction Secured by
Riggs National

Washington, May 1s.-Opening ar
temporary injunction secured by the
Riggs National Bank against Secre-
tary McAdoo, Comptroller Williams
and Treasurer Burke, were concluded
today by Frank j. Hogan of counsel
for the bank, which charges the first
two officers conspired to wreck it.
Louis D. Brandeis and Samuel I'm
termyer. representing the officials, will
next argue in support of the motion
to dismiss, and former Senator Bailey
will then conclude the argument for
the bank opposing the motion.
"Conspiracy"
During Mr.. Hogan's argument, Jus
tice Mccoy stated that he did not see
in the case as presented any evidence
Of conspiracy by McAdoo and Will
Hams against the bank
Where do you find a conspiracy
here?" asked the justice.
The record shows" said Mr.. Ho-
gan, that the actions Of this man
Williams against the bank were done
not only with the approval, but by
the advice and consent Of the secre-
tary. They constantly consulted about
the matter and worked together all
down the line"
After what was almost a personal
alteration when officers of the bank
were hailed before his majesty secre-
tary of the treasury, and there con-
fronted by the prosecuting attorney,
the comptroller of the currency, who
called one Of them a liar" he said.
these two officials started out on
their nefaroius course OF conduct
Continues on Page acoIumn g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
''RISKED LIFE
FOR CAUSE"
BARROW SAYS
OF M'NAMARA
for Defence
in Dynamiting Case
Appears Before tn e
Industrial Relations
Commission

Washington, May 1S.-Clarence S.
Darrow. who defended the Mcnamara
brothers ir the Los Angeles dynamit-
ing case. discussed industrial and So
cial conditions of America today be-
fore the Industrial Relations Com
mission, He expressed the hope that J.
B. Mcnamara, serving a life prison
sentence, would be pardoned and said
the pardon ought to come soon.
"McNamara thought he was doing
something for the common good when
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
THRILLING LETTER
FR0M HALL0WELL
BOY BEFORE YPRES

Frank Goodrich, Twice
Wounded, Is One of
Handful of Survivors
of Terrible Struggle
-Crawled to Rear
Amid Storm of Shells
Germans BOmbard
Hospital and Shoot
Down w o m e n and
Children - GO0dri c h
Sees the Work of As
phyxiating Cases
Says Allies Fight "too
Square"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
The Concessions

"First, part Of the TyroI inhabited
by italians was to be coded to italy.
"Second, the western bank Of the
isonzo, insofar as the population was
purely Italian and the town Of Grad
isca, likewise was to be eeded to
Italy.
third, Trieste was to be made an
imperial free city, receiving an ad
ministration which insured the italian
character Of the city and to have an
Italian university.
"Fourth, Italian sovereignty over
Alvona Ia seaport Of AIbania) and a
sphere Of interest belonging thereto.
be recognized.
"Fifth. Austria Hungary declared
her political disinterestedness regard
ing Albania.
"Sixth, the national interests of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19

The Hague, May 1S.-(Via London. SIS
P. M).-An embassy from the Interna-
tional Congress OF Women headed by
Miss Jane Adams of Chicago. left the
Dutch capital today for Berlin to inter
cede with Germany in favor of peace.
The embassy, in addition to Miss Ad-
dams. comprises DR.. Allette Jacobs and
Mrs. Richard Palthe of Holland, and Sig
nora Genoni of Italy.
Yesterday the delegation was received
by Premier Asquith and Foreign Secreta-
~ Gray in London, when the presented
to the British government official copies
of the resolution in favor of peace recent
ly adopted by the womens congress at
The Hague.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
ierman Imperial Chancellor Virtually Admits
Loss Of Hope to Preserve Triple Alliance
England Administration Recognizes New
. Leaders Toward the Consolidation Of All
Parties in the Acknowledgement Calls for
100000 More "Reminiscences Employ
ment Of Poisonous Gases by Allies
RUSSIANS CLEARING AUSTR|ANS
and GERMANS FROM BUK0W|NA
AMBASSADORS DEMAND PASSPORTS

AMBASSADORS DEMAND PASSPORTS
London May 19-125S A. MA dispatch to the Central
News from Rome dated Tuesday says:
"The Gornae DItaia that Prince Won Bueow
the German ambassador and Baron Won accho the spe
ca ambassador of Austria have demanded their passports
The adds that the stats Of the German
trian consulates will leave Rome Tuesday evening""
London May 1911 P. M.-The next few days. if not
hours WILL is believed find Italy renouncng her old allies
of the Triple Alliance and joining the Triple Entente powers
begerent At the time change expected
in the government of Great Britain.
The German imperial chancellor in speech the Reichs-
tag today outlined the offers that had been Italy
the price of her continued neutrality and while he said he had
not entirely given hope that peace would be maintained
among the powers of the Triple Alliance he impress
sion the minds his heare that the end of the alliance
so far Italy is concerned is far off.
is expected that the cpated changes in the gov
eminent in Great Britain lined at closer consolidation
of all the parties for the of carrying the
successful close Whether the leaders of the Unionst
and Labor parties will be take into the cabinet admitted
the Committee of Imperial efence has not yet been made
known Whatever the changes to be made however, they
have not interfere with the operations which
the British forces engage d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19

London, May Is, ILL p. M.-The
resignation Of the veteran sailor Lord
Fisher from his post Of first sea lord
Of the admiralty because he and his
nominal civilian superior. Winston
Spencer Churchill. first lord Of the
admiralty, have been unable to work
together is probably the first step to-
ward a sweeping reorganization Of the
Continued on Page Column ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
Canadians Victory
Military Hospital, France,

Military Hospital, France,
April %, Is.
MY Dear Mother:
Now do not be alarmed for while
| am wounded tas the letter head viii!
indicate) it doesn't amount to any
thing and will not keep me away from
the Germans very long. In my las
letter l told you we were going into
the trenches, but could not tell you
where. You will probably know now
from the papers, that it was Ypres
where the Germans have made such
de- Eerate attempts to break through
allies line. I am proud to say
a. they have failed in this attempt
and'it was the Canadian Division who
stopped them, although the cost was
heavy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
THE WEATHER
SHOW ERs

Washington. May 1s.-Following is the
forecast for northern New England: Fair
Wednesday except in Maine. where show
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19

Conditions and General Forecast
Washington, May. 1S.-The western dis
turbance Of Monday night has moved to
west Texas. leaving secondary disturb
ance over northwest Colorado, and with
the strong high area to the northeast
ward has caused generaI rains west Of
the Rocky mountains.
There were also light local rains In
the Atlantic states. Over the greater
portion Of the country temperatures are
much below the seasonal average.
Killing frost occurred tuesday morning
from the Dakotas eastward into the Up
per Lake region.
New York and southern New England:
Fair Wednesday and Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
Attempt CrOssfire

s1hN captain had given me three
nen and asked me to go back about
20 Feet TO try and get cross fire on
the enemy. but. we were hopelessly
numbered at that point. Two of
my men were killed beside me and
one severely wounded and l was hit
in the thigh and head myself, when
the Germans rushed the trench
"Our captain and the pitifulIy few
y, men left surrendered but ! thought |
! would prefer to try to escape them
rather than to be taken prisoner by
beasts who are known to bayonet
our wounded, and so dragged my
self to the rear, although how | ever
!, escaped the hell Of she'll fire and rifle
bullets is more than | will ever be
able to understand.
NO one shall ever tell me that I
am not lucky. While crawling on my
hands and knees l was knocked fat
by exploding shells and my coat was
torn to ribbons. But the marvel of it
is that l am alive After this / can
so through anything.
Praised for Bravery
We have won great praise over
here for the way we held them until
the reserves came up, but there are
not many left of our regiment.
Don't you forget, however, that we
gave them as good as we got. We
moved them down like corr, but still
they came on. Where they get all the
men | can't understand. Our losses
ere Heavy, but theirs must be double
ogs They were piled up in front Of
rsN cordwood, one on top Of tn,
, other but still! they would come. There
seemed to be no limit to their mum
bers.
"eut they NEED the NUMBERS,
the cowardIy swine! II they didn't
use those gases and had to fight on
the square, they wouldn't last very
long against our army. We haven't
got their numbers, but we've got the
grit.
Takes Prisoners
The second night. eve were in the
trenches this time) was sent out in
front in charge of patrol of three
men to approach the German trench
es to learn anything Of value. This is
common practice. Well, we were
about half way to their trenches when
through the darkness 1 made out the
forms OF men. OF course we 'frozeo
Continued on Page 3-coIumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
Asphyxiating Gases

we put up a grand fight against
superior numbers and in spite of the
fact that they used asphyxiating de-
yicesson our men, contrary to all rules
OF civilized warfare. This / know to
beMrue because l saw it and its eff
feet IN a company of our men who
werGFAplding the trenches to our
Those who were not overcome
6y Ns41nd they were few were com
PEELED rs retire for two miles which
! lAad h1Fe our flank on that side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19

Boston Forecast
Boston, May H-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair Wednesday: Thurs
day increasing cloudiness, probably occa-
sional showers; moderate variable winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
Can't Understand Where Germans Get All Their
Men==SaW Them ''MoWed Down Like Corn

Haowel. Me- May 1S.-(Specia) - The following letter
from Lance Corporal Frank Goodrich gives thrilling
of his participation in the tile of Ypres:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-19
His Trench Exposed

kDtfler flank held by the French
etven back in the same way and
T. lhch was exposed TO fire from
% sides, but we hung on until of
f4xMen We had IL left, when the
1 ans rushed US from the three
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24
ssRt.ARo s,srges snoTel

beautiful designs Of roses and many
other flowers, thousands OF. silver
stitching, and all the work done BY.
hand. 1t only has to be shown to
gain admiration.
7 came to write this letter to
you, q stranger, through 4 photo
graph AIKEN by the Gerhard Sisters.
J thought 4 would appeal to YOU. /.
am only young man. And the
cause Of me being here, In prison IL
keeping late hours ana associating
with bad company. never thinking
II was the first step to prison. This
has been q lesson to me that i shan
never forket. ana Il, the Lord is
I good 10 me and I am ever free j
want 20 start life anew by doing.
only what - right In life, for! i nave
aEC stian cther and q little 81.
tor whosare waiting for me. I am
studying mining engineering and
whatever money / receive for my,
quilt cha III be used to, buy books for
that purpose. I trust You VIII look,
with Kindness on this letter and. II
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-01-24

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