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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-06

sketch by Harold Partridge entitled "A
Fool Aboard Ford" and this was one
of the hits of the evening. Mr.. Partridge
is one of the best of local funmakers and
his work last evening was up to his
standard. He had with him his Ford car
which he had constructed especially for
the occasion. and the story which he
wove about that car, not to mention what
he had inside of it, together with the song
he sang about it, combined to make his
speciality pleasing one. The final num-
Der of the olio was the singing of patri
otto songs by the chorus, accompanied by
the orchestra, and which was concluded
by the singing of America with Mas
ter Francis Mosher as Uncle Sam leading,
and in which the audience joined.
This closed the minstrel part of the
evening, but not the occasion itself, for
the floor was speedily cleared and the re-
mainder of the time until midnight was
devoted to dancing, music for which was
furnished by Dennis orchestra. And the
dance was in keeping with the Ministries.
The floor was well filled and a noticeable
feature was the large number of hand
some costumes. 1t was an informal occa-
sion. however, and therefore all the more
enjoyable Everybody had a good time
and it might be added that everybody
who had remained to enjoy the dance
was sorry when it was time to go home
John r. Gould acted as floor manager
and was very acceptable in that capacity
That the occasion was a success need
not be said-just how much of a success
1t was is what interests people, and that
will be known as soon as the bills are set
tied. The entertainment was given for
the purpose of raising a fund for the
building of wing to the Augusta General
hospital, and the greater the amount re-
allied for that worthy purpose the greater
will be the satisfaction of the people who
are interested in the welfare Of that in
stitution. A word should be said in clos
ing and that in the way of congratulate
ing those who had the matter in charge.
for they certainly have produced the most
satisfactory results. The entertainment
was well planned. and though there was
a lot of work connected with the compile
ton OF arrangements, everything passed
off as smoothly as could be wished and
the program for the evening proved all
that could be desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-06
AMERICAN Note IS DISCUSSED
BY TUESDAY BRITISH newspapers

London, April 6.-1.3O A. M.-The Amer
lean note to Great Britain regarding the
British order in council is discussed
editorially in detail by the London morn
ing newspapers. Its friendly tone IS
frankly admitted.
The note is regarded by the press as
going near to recognition Of the right
to search neutral vessels. In general,
the arguments used are repetitions Of
those previously employed in the dis
cussions and are briefly that Great Brit
ain Is In an exceptional position in
which she Is entitled to ask at the
amount Of give and take.
The Times in an editorial says:
1--WE think that food general answer
to the apprehensions disclosed in the
note has been given by anticipation in
the British note. The object we have in
view Is as vital to US as the destruction
of commerce with the Confederate states
was to the Union during the Civil War
We did not then stand upon technicali-
ties with them ,and we feel that we may
fairly ask them not to show greater
jealousy Of their extreme legal rights
now that we are fighting for our exis-
tence. than we displayed then.
Happily the American note, whatever
theories it may safeguard and whatever
reserves it may make in the ordinary
does not appear to support in practice
any position incompatible with the
broad principles we have laid down or
with the specific action of our govern
ment. We do not pretend to agree with
it in all respects, but we are reasonably
confident that it cannot in any way
affect the cordial relations between the
two governments"
The Mail reminds Americans that the
British government has carefully avoided
the use Of the word BLOCKADE" admits
that the demands for the expeditions set
Element Of prize court cases is perfectly
fair demand. and concludes:
when all is said, England has reason
to be profoundly grateful to America"
The Daily Telegraph in an editorial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-06
KENNEbEC VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
A, A. ANNOUNCES RULINGS

The various committees of the kenne-
bee Valley High School Athletic Asso-
citation are hard at work making the
plans of campaign for the coming season.
The organization has for its prime OBJ
track meet, TO be held yearly on the
Colby athletic field at Waterville Eight
schools have already Joined the associa-
ton, and it is possible that three more
ma enter Track athletics have been
neglected in high schools throughout
the State for the past few years, and it
is the intention of the schools which
have Joined the association to make it
one of the largest school boy meets in
the State. Schools which have already
joined the association are Good Will
School of Hinckley, Cony High of Au-
gusta. Gardiner High. Waterville High,
Madison High, Winslow High and Morse
High of Bath, with the probability that
both the high schools of Winthrop and
Hallowoll will be represented
The officers of the association are as
follows: President. Z. L. Allen of Good
Sanborn of Waterville High; secretary.
ana treasurer, 1FlIlCIpdl L. ". SHdht VI
Gardiner High school.
The following eligibility rules will be
in force
Article mo boy shall be eligible for
any interscholastic athletic contest who
is not maintaining for the current term,
and who has not carried successfully for
the preceding term the minimum re-
cuiremerts of the school of which he is
q member provided. however, that the
minimum requirements shall not be less
than Is periods of prepared work week
or it's equivalent.
Article II-New students, in order
to be eligible for football, shall enter
school within three weeks of the open
ing day; in order to be eligible for
basketball and indoor track shall en-
ter before or during the first school
week after the Christmas season; in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-06

order to be eligible for baseball and
outdoor track they shall enter before
March first.
Article lila student is ineligible to
participate in any interscholastic ath-
letic contest who has represented in
athletics a Class A secondary school
for four years.
Article IV-In all interscholastic ath-
letic contests each principal shall fur
nish to the principal of the opposing
school, or his representative, a certi-
fled list of approved players.
1t has been decided that owing to
the large number OF schools entered
but two from each school entered
could participate in each event. There
will be but eight events, the 00-yard
dash, the 220-yard dash, the quarter,
half and mile run, the running high
and the running broad jumps and the
shot puts. 1t has been decided nto to
charge admission to students of the
schools participating in the contests.
A large cup, purchased by the associa-
ton. will be awarded to the High school
scoring the greatest number of points,
and any school which wins the cup three
consecutive seasons may keep it perina-
nently.
The bylaws provide that schools may
enter grammar school pupils to compete,
each case to be settled upon it's individual
merits, and such entry will not prevent
the student from competing four years
while in the High school. In addition to
the regular officers there shall be game
committee, already named, and an exec
utive committee, composed of a faculty
member and a student from each school
belonging to the association. The rules of
the New York City Public Schools Ath-
letic League Handbook shall be the rules
of this accusation except where other
wise specifically provided. Competitors
must be certified by their principals as
maintaining a passing mark in at least
three courses.
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says that it finds in the American note
tendency to discuss the British acts in an
intellectual vacuum and continues:
I'VE are not fighting so much for the
principles of international law as for our
existence. The American government
seems to miss this point in the controver-
sy. We are not resorting to similar brac-
tice to the Germans. On the contrary
we are treating all neutral subjects and
interests with a consideration which
moves many persons in England to indig-
nation and expostulation.
These considerations apart, the Wash
ington government makes an important
and valuable contribution in a suggestion
which appears to bear the character of
an invitation to the allied governments to
declare formal, long distance blockade.
involving on neutrals all the penalties of
attempting to break through. We appre-
bend that jurists will contend the pro-
posal involves a far more serious infrac-
ton of international law than the Allies
present measures, but the plan certainly
Is worthy of most friendly expression"
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IS
SENT FROM
GERMANY BY
AUTHORITIES

The Hague, Netherlands, April 5.-(Via
London, $50 p. M.).-Gifford Pinchot, ex-
chief forester Of the United States, who,
1t is understood, has been acting as spe-
cial agent for the state department at
Washington in the European war zone,
has been expelled from Belgium by the
German authorities.
Clifford Pinchot, according to advices
to the state department reached Ant
werp, Belgium, but was not permitted
to proceed further in his work as a men,
Der of the American Relief Commission
in Belgium, although detailed as a spec
lal diplomatic agent of the American
government. The German authorities
objected because Mr.. Pinchot's sister is
Lady Allan tombstone, wife of the for
mer British minister to Denmark, who
Is still in the British diplomatic service
Germany has insisted from the begin
ming that all agents and consuls Of the
American government in Belgian terri
tory under German military occupation
should have no connection, however re-
mote, with her enemies.
1t is understood that the state depart
ment Will assign Mr. Pinchot to other
work in the war zone.
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ADJUSTMENTS
J. w. Germans Comedians

J. w. Germans Comedians opened a
weeks engagement at the Opera house
Monday with the presentation of Mat
thew Otis musical satire. "Along Broad
way" at both the matinee and even
ing performance. The play proved to
be a good drawing card and the audi
ences were delighted with the fine pre-
sensations.
The experiences of Morrill, Lee, an ex-
prune merchant. and Lincoln Penny
on 1.-The morning after are depicted.
The play is filled with catchy music and
good humor and is bound to please it's
audiences.
Billy Carlton as Lincoln Penny" from
Springfield, Mass, with his abundant
humor made hit, while Jack Tucker as
the eX-prune merchant was fine Claire
Moore, as "Rena Penny" and Lillian
Munro as "Hazel Lee" were very pleas
ing.
The Carbaret Girls, a chorus of pretty
maids, rendered a program 'of very
catchy songs, among the hits being
"Oriental Rag "Seven Hours in New
York;. Turn Over, and HE Comes up
Smiling.
The company will present the same
play today and Wednesday, and for the
remainder of the week will present THE
Movie Girl' Owing to the fact that this
company has an opportunity to appear
in the city later on. Its present stay will
be only one week, and next week Angus
IA theatre goers will have their last
chance of seeing Bob OFT this season.
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RUSSIAN OFFICIAL STATEMENT
CLAIMS GAINS ALONG WAR LINES

of Lupkow) we captured engines and
coaches, as well as a great stock Of
ammunition and part of provision
train.
There was desperate fighting
Wednesday and Thursday near the
village of Okna to the north of Ger
nowitz (Bukowina), as result Of
which we took more than thousand
prisoners whom the Austrians had
left behind.
"On the other sections Of our front
the general situation has undergone
no material change.
ION third of April in the Black sea, near
the Crimean coast, our fleet exchanged
shots at long range with the cruisers
Goeben and Breslau Uormer German
cruisers now under the Turkish flag.
having been renamed the Sultan Selm
and Midirli respectively, and pursued
them until dusk. During the night Our
torpedo boats encountered the cruisers
one mile from the Bosphorous, that the
enemy opened vigorous fire and avoided
an engagement"
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COURT does NOT
ANNUL MARRIAGE
OF PORTLAND Girl

Portland, Me-, April 5.-The libel Of
Ruth M. Palmer, II, formerly Ruth
Ward of South Portland, asking thu
annulment of her marriage with HaT'
RE NJ. Palmer, has beeen dismissed b.
the supreme court. The case was heart
by Judge George E. Bird at the Jan
uary term, and his decision handee
down today dismissing the libel give
the libelant 10 days in which to file
bill of exceptions for a new trial.
1t was brought out at the trial of th
case that Harris NJ. Palmer had takeft
the girl to Dover, n. H., on July q
1912, when she was II years old, under
White Mountains, and the libel alleged
that he had there forced her to marry
him. having previously made arrange.
ments for marriage license with the
city clerk there.
1t was also testified that he had
represented to the young girl that he
was never married, while at the same
time his first wife, who had divorced
him. was living at South oPyN&nd
and he had daughter of abolrrMbN
age of the lige!ant. After the mar
rage they returned to South Portland
and lived for time with the girls
parents where Palmer had formerls
boarded, but for some time perviou .
TO the trial had been living apart.
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Petrograd, Via London, April 8
10 p. M-The following Russian of
fetal statement concerning the prog
ress of the war vas given out to-
night:
Along the front west of the Me
men river, yesterday our troops con-
tinued to make successful progress at
certain points.
I'm the Carpathians during the
night of April "a, and during the
whole of the following day in the re-
gion to the north of Bartfeldt there
was fierce fighting with artillery ana
the bayonet. We took 20 officers and
more than 1900 soldiers prisoners and
captured two machine guns. At the
same time we continued to make
progress on the front between Nicola
borcz and Uzsok. In the course of the
day we captured about % officers and
more than 1000 soldiers and took three
guns.
Having occupied the railway sta
ton at Oisna lin the Carpathians on
the Galician side, about IS miles east
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-06
IA POUND SALMON
TAKEN FROM SEBAC0

Saco, April 5.-Delightful weather
favored tn eanglers at the Sebago
Lake fishing grounds this morning.
the best. in fact, for the past four
days.
The gale which blew strongly from
the northwest yesterday again sealed
up the Sucker Brook section prevent
ing the fishermen from getting out
upon the lake at that point. The few
inches of snow which fell SATURDAY.
afternoon and night have practically
disappeared. This morning fully 100
boats were out on the big bay trolling
for salmon and it is expected that
some fish will be taken.
The record breaking salmon of the
season. a 14-pounder, was taken by
c. c. Gray of Fryeburg, at 10 o'clock
this morning, the fish being hooked by
Tom Hill near Long Beach, East Sc
bago. After playing the fish for half
an hour Hill handed the rod to Gray
who after another half hour, tired the
fish out and brought him to net.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-06
CONTEST over WILL
OF THEODORE DAVIS

Newport, r. l., April 5.--The contest
over the will of Theodore M. Davis, the
Psychologist, indicated by the filing
Of bill in equity by his widow, Mrs.
Anna B. Davis two weeks ago. began
today. The will came up for probate,
but the bill acted as a stay. AS a re-
suit the qualification of Thomas l..
Manson of New York as executor was
the only official progress in the case.
Heated arguments developed between
counsel for Mrs. Davis and Executor
Manson.
1t developed that probably there are
not sufficient funds in the estate to dis
pose Of the 100000 in personal be-
quests, of Mr.. Davis, and that it may
be necessary to sell part of his famous
Egyptian collection.
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London. April s, 1.27 P. M.-"Prus-
SLAMS. Ravarians and Saxons took
part in the fighting at Neuvechapelie'
but their mutual cooperation does not
seem at all points to have been very
hearty" says the eyewitness at
tached to British headquarters in
France, in a communication dated
April 2.
Our prisoners Of the two last men
toned nationalities expressed great in
dignation," the writer goes on to say,
"at the manner in which they were
flung into action during the counter
attacks from Bots Dubliz. Orders were
given them so they have said, to re-
inforce the firing but on advancing
from the wood they found no firing line
but discovered instead that they were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-06

Chicago, April 5-The first government
inquiry into wages and conditions of en-
ployment of sleeping car porters and con-
ductors was made today by the United
States Commission on Industrial Rela-
TONS l.. S. Hungerford, general manager
of the Pullman Co., was on the stand
most of the day. In the first Is years Of
a sleepinf car porter's service, Mr. Hun
gerford said, he received $3.50 month
in wages. At the end of Is years he, like
other service employees, automatically re-
ceives an advance of per cent, which
makes his pay s2s.S7 a month. In the first
10 years of service he buys $3.50 worth of
uniforms a year, but thereafter the COM
pany takes on this burden. A bonus sys-
tenn gives men with good records an ex-
ira months pay for the year.
Chairman Walsh of the commission
brought up the subject of tips.
do you expect the public to pay the
difference between these wages and a liv-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-06

Newport News, Va, April s.
Greater activity by officials of the
Washington government with relation
to the German merchant raider Prinz
Eitel Friedrich, was evident today than
at any time since the arrival of the
cruiser at this port nearly a month
ago.
Late in the day. important messages
were exchanged between the treas
ury department and Collector of Gus
toms Hamilton, after the latter had
conferred with Rear Admiral Beatty,
commandant of the Norfolk navy yard.
and with Rear Admiral Helm on
board the battleship Alabama. To-
night, Collector Hamilton went on
board the Prinz Eitel and conferred
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-06
GOVERNMENT INQUIRY into WAGES
and CONDITIONS ON SLEEPING CARS

ing wage?" he asked the witness.
"No, don't think that was considered"
the latter replied.
You thought them satisfied with these
salaries?"
"No, wouldn't say that. We received
no expressions of dissatisfaction regard
ing Them" replied Mr.. Hungerford.
rs $3.50 enough to pay any man for
a months work." continued Mr.. Walsh.
Minimum wage Investigations of the
employment of women show that they
cannot subsit on less than SIS a weed
I'VE can get all the men we want at
that rate" was the reply.
"Well, can a man live on $27.50?''
81 don't know, but it probably depends
upon his perqustes."
The witness was asked as to the history
of the tipping system and replied that it
did not originate with the Pullman Co.
1T seems always to have been a general
condition. he said"
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PORTLAND WANTS AN
APPROPRIATION FOR
HARBOR PATROL BOAT

Portland, Me-, April 5.-Within a
short time the harbor commissioner OF
Portland will ask the city government
for an appropriation to secure boat
for harbor patrol and for funds to
pay a harbor master. The bill giving
the harbor commissioners sole power
to appoint harbor master for this
port and also the power to appoint
port pilots has been passed by both
branches Of the Maine Legislature and
has been signed by Governor Curtis.
Harbor Commissioner c. H. Farley
said today that the matter will be
taken up with the city government and
that an appropriation to purchase or
charter boat will be asked. 1t is the
plan Of the harbor commissioners to
have competent harbor master who
will devote his entire time to enforc-
ing the harbor regulations and it is
planned to secure boat which VIII
be capable CT remaining in service dur
ing the entire year.
For several months the chief of po-
lice has been the harbor master and
J.,
but this craft is far too small for the
service according to Commissioner
Farley and a much larger and more
staunch craft will be secured provid-
ing the city will make an appropria-
ton.
In Boston the city pays 500, 900 a
year to enforce the harbor regula-
tons and three boats are maintained"
said Commissioner Farley today.
According to the bill passed by the
Legislature and signed by Governor
Curtis the harbor commissioners shall
have the sole power to appoint a
harbor master for the harbor of Port
land. He shall hold Office during the
pleasure of the commissioners and
shall at all times be subject to and
under the control and the direction of
the commissioners.
Such appointee shall have had prac-
teal experience in handling steam or
sail vessels and must hold a license is
sued by the U. S. local inspectors as
master of steam or sail vessels. He
shall receive such compensation for
his services as the city council for
the city of Portland shall establish. He
shall perform all the duties now re-
quired by harbor masters under the
provisions Of the laws Of the State of
Maine and such ordinances as the city
CT Portland may from time to time
enact.
The bill also provides for the appoint
ment Of the port pilots by the harbor
commissioners. In the past the port nj
lots have been appointed by the Portland
Board of Trade. The harbor commits
sioners may appoint such number of pi-
lots for the harbor as they may deem
necessary for the safety and convenience
0: the commerce Of the port, and NAV
fix such compensation for services as they
may deem just and reasonable. Such pi-
lots shall hold license as a first class
pilot issued by the Ur ted States local
inspectors. The polits shall be appointed
for term of one year and given a GER
tiiicate by the commissioners, which may
be revoked at any time upon satisfactory
evidence of negligence. .ncapacity, intoxi-
cation or other just cause.
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SAY CAPTURED BAvARIANS AND
SAX0NS VEXED WITH PRUSSIANS

alone and unsupported. Many surren-
dered in consequence. On the wnoie
they are under the impression that they
were grossly mishandled by the Prus-
sian officers.
THE treatment of their own wound
ed by the Germans was callous to
degree. Although numbers were lying
in front of the trenches in many
places, no effort was made to PICK
them up. At last our company was
compelled by pity at considerable
risk to themselves, to endeavor to
shoot and they hit some of our men
while engaged on this errand of mercy,
although their intentions were obvi-
Gus. There is reason to believe that
many Of the wounded were Bavarians
and Saxons while the men in the
trenches were Prussians.'
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VICTORY FOR
REPUBLICANS
IN MICHIGAN
state Dry

Detroit, April 5.-Returns received up
to midnight indicated sweeping victories
for the "Drys' in the local option con-
tests which featured the Michigan state
election today. Incomplete returns also
showed large majorities for the Repub-
lican state ticket.