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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
18TH ANNIVERSARY OF
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

Washington, April 4.-Dignitaries OF
the Catholic church, including Cardinals
Gibbons, Farley and O'Connell and off,
GERS from many Catholic universities and
colleges, gathered today to participate
in the celebration tomorrow of the 18th
anniversary of the Catholic University OF
America.
The archbishops of the United States
met today in executive session and the
faculty members of the university to-
night received the visiting representa-
tives from the colleges and universities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
A CONFERENCE ON
the FOREST SERVICE
Specialists Will Discuss Lumber
Investigations and Expert
mcnts April 14-15-17 at Mad
ison, Wis.

Washington. April 1s.-The nation
wide study Of the lumber industry.
which is being made jointly by the De-
partment Of Agriculture and the De-
partment Of Commerce, and the other
industrial and technical investigations
and experiments which have been car
ried on by the Forest Service in the
last two years, will be discussed at a
conference Of Forest Service officials
at Madison, Wis, on April IA to II.
The Forest Service Laboratory, the
Washington Office Of Industrial Inves-
tigati0uss and each of the seven Ma
tionai Forest Districts will be repre-
sented at the conference by specialists.
Among the subjects for discussion are
Cooperation Of the Forest Service with
industries, lumber distribution in the
United States, utilization Of low-grade
lumber and mill waste, adaptation of
manufacturing and grading to speci-
fic classes Of consumers, unification
and Standardization Of lumber grades.
study and development Of general
markets for National Forest timber.
mill scale studies, including technical
methods. tallying. ETC.; lumber depre-
citation. and the collection and compil-
alton of lumber price data.
The information already collected by
the Forest Service under some Of these
headings includes the most exhaustive
data on the mechanical properties Of
wood ever collected by any agency in
the world, and already has resulted IN
practical reforms and big savings to
several Of the important wood using
industries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
COTTON MFRS ASSN
SESSIONS WEDNESDAY

Memphis, Tenn, April 14.-Proposals
to establish an American merchant
marine by government subsidy were
endorsed and protests against the OPP
Grafton Of the Palmer child labor law
and pending legislation in Congress 20
require branding Of goods, were made
in a resolution adopted today by the
American cotton manufacturers AS
ISOLATION. Other resolutions asked
that the United States require a new
statement Of the right Of equal oppcr-
tunity tc trade in world markets, par
ticularly in China and that the prin-
ciples of the open dor be re-asserted.
Scott Maxwell of Cordova, Ala, was
elected president Of the association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
LIGHT STATION FOR
CAPE ST. ELIAS, ALAM

Washington, April 1.-THE light d
ton for Cape st. Elias, Alaska, as
be located on the south end OF Kax
Island, on a shelf about 50 feet aba
sea level. According to the plans Il
tower is square and supports a cas-
iron watchroom and second-order Ia.
tern whose focal plane is 20 feet abov
the base Of the structure and 30 fes
above seaslevel. The tower rises aba
the roof ofSthe fog signal building fro
one of it's ends. On a terrace east al
north of this building are locatedI
cooling tanks for the engines. the fes
oil and illuminate -oil tanks. cisten
the dwelling with quarters for tn,
keepers (men only, and the boat q
hosting engine house, with inclM
railway to the sea level. There is
system of roads. tracks, sewers. dFah
etc. about the buildings. which are {,
be of reinforced concrete and hob
terra Gotta tile where the latter
practicable.
The illuminating apparatus has n
ordered. 1t consists of 3-mantle "a.
in third order double flashing lens
$4,000 candlepower, and the ran2es
to its elevation is Is IA nautical mi
The metal work for the Waterfront
lantern is nea ring completion az Y,
ton. Ohio. and win be exhibited at1
Francisco. with the illuminating aAl
ratus If practicable, about June T. 70
fog signal will consist of 6-inch ar
matte compressed air siren, in dr.
cate, each with a trumpet with ,B
way mouth. All this machinery :
been ordered and will be exhibi q. !
San Francisco. The detail draws
for the buildings are well under
and nearing completion. A constr
ton party will start to work at
May l.
The characteristic Of the light i
double white fash every twenty
onds. That of the fog signal i
double blast Of four seconds each ea
minute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15

parts Of the years 1904 and 1905. and
was momentous in the matter OF the
things done. the lives sacrificed and
the money spent The military
operations were on the most extensive
scale which the world had up to that
time known. 1t may be that accurate
statistics have not been computed as
to the mortal and fiscal losses in that
conflict, but an authoritative writer
has said that the expenditure OF
money amounted to $2.250.ooo.0O0 and
that over 100000 lives were lost.
War broke out between Italy ann
Turkey in 1911 and lasted well into
1912, and although it did not create
much of a stir in the United States, it
would have measured up as consider
able Of a war had its cost and losses
not been so overshadowed by the I'M
mensities of the Russo-Japanese war.
Peace had scarcely been restored
when the series of Balkan wars came
on and the war between Greece and
the Balkan allies on one side ana the
Turks on the other. and then the ter
rible sequel Of that war. the conflict
between the former allies made the
wears 1912 and 1918 red ones in the
y orId's history These wars were
among the bloodiest Of the world and
il may be that in their course were
sown the dragon teeth which the
world is reaping today. When thu
present war will END and whether the
terms on which it shall be ended Will
Law the foundation Of succeeding wars
are questions that rest on the knees CT
the gods. Statisticians may compile
figures that will pretend to tell the
cost of the war in dollars and cents.
but the loss of the world in trade, in
dustrial relationships. ruined nous-
tries and arrangement of international
relations will never be expressed In
figures,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
CHARGES AGAINST
A FORMER BRITISH
MINISTER INTERIOR

Ottawa. April A.-Dr. Roche. minister
Of the interior in the present Canadian
government. made two direct and definite
charges to Parliament tonight against his
predecessor. Frank Oliver. minister Of
the interior in the late Laurier govern
ment. that he had used his position in
1908 and 1910 in western land transactions
which resulted to his personal financial
benefit.
Sir Wilfrid L.urier followed with de-
mand that the present government do its
duty.
Mr.. Oliver. who is still member of
Parliament, defended himself against the
charges. IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
PRESIDENT WILSON
NOW A "NEWSIE'

Washington, D. c.. April 14.-Geor-
gle Harrison, II. a Baltimore news
boy. Wednesday presented the Presi-
dent with a badge OF the Maryland
Child Labor Bureau emitting him to
sell papers.
1t had been Georges badge but just
before going into the Presidents pri =
vate Office for handshake he scrib-
bled the Chief Executives name on
piece of paper and attached it to
the name plate Of the badge.
The boy called with three other
Baltimore "rewsies'' to thank the
President for letter the latter sent
to a newscoys gathering in Balti-
more.
II I ever sell papers in your city,
Mr.. Wilson grayely assured George,
Il shall certainly use this badge"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
POTATO NOTES

At Houlton-Potatoes took a 4,
Saturday, the price going dowz f,
81 to so and IS cents per barrel. Y.
few are being hauled in on accour,
the poor roads.
At Caribou-A few years ago cert
ones argued against starch factor
claiming they were of no beneh,
the farmers, and the time was nea,
hand when they would be done "
with altogether. Although the :,
paid at the factories has ranged +,
25 cents per barrel tthe present Dr.
to so cents, the total amount Of Il
ey disbursed through this meds
amounts to considerable; and bu,
the starch factory this revenue VIC
have been eliminated. There ar
ways more or less culls, and now Z
the federal inspectors are looking |;
powdery scab. the amount Of -
which only can be used at Z :aci
Of this kind is considerable.
At Fort Fairfeld-Trade is bt-inc
to grow a little more brisk in
stores here. the price of potatoes i
ing been some better the past wee;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
GERMAN-AmERICAN
BUSINESS LEAGUE TO
MAINTAIN f0OTn0LD

Berlin. Via London. April Ill: 80
p. M.-The German American Bust
ness Leagues executive committee
held a largely attended meeting today
at which the annual report was read
The report showed a remarkable in
crease in the membership Of the or
ganization which now aggregates s4s
firms as against 4S5 on OCTOBER /.
1914.
The meeting discussed means to
counteract a report alleged to have
emanated from England that a general
boycott Of American goods was being
enforced in Germany. The managers
Of the league were authorized TO take
measures for maintaining the Ger
man foothold in the American mar
ket against what was declared to De
an Anglo French newspaper campaign
against German interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
MRS. GRAVES AND HER
DAUGHTER LOSE FIGHT
FOR U. S. CITIZENSHIP

San Francisco. April 14.-Mrs. Re-
becca Greaves and her daughter Phil
lis. aged 81, British subjects, lost their
fight for American citizenship and the
right to remain in this country in the
federal district court today The
court upheld the contention of the i'm
migration officials that Mrs. Greaves
ard her daughter entered the port OF
New York City in April, 1918, by
fraudulent means.
Mrs. Greaves and her daughter swore
that they represented themselves as
ward Greaves, the father and hus-
band had taken out his first citizenship
papers before he died in 1912 and they
believed they were bona fide citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
SPY RUMORS AT PANA. !
MA CANAL UNFOUNDE

correspondence of Associated Pres
Panama, April 1.-Since the Beg
ming of the European War there h.
been number of spy scares at i
Canal Zone which have caused 8
canal authorities considerable .
noyance. Only recently report !
circulated that an aeroplane had u
seen flying over the locks and fort
cations at Pedro Miguel and ~,
flores.
All of these reports are instantly
vestigated both by the military q
canal zone police authorities. and t
lar have proven without foundatior
The "aeroplane" over the locks y
found to have been a fire-balla
which furnished the moving ligh; q
a small motor boat in the canal VII
aided the Illusion of an aeroplane
CINE in flight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
An Entertainment FOR
SOLDIERS AND NURSES

Paris. April "A. 4;30 P. M.-Five
thousand wounded soldiers and =
thousand nurses were treated today
at the TrpcaderO to a performance
such as is usually reserved for royal
visitors to the place. In addition,
Premier Viviani delivered nota bl,
address. in which he declared that
France purposed continuing the war
until militarism was crushed and Eu-
rope liberated The Trocadero was
crowded By cheering soldiers who had
arrived in ambulances from all the
hospitals around Paris. President
Poincaire and the members of his cab
met and the ambassadors Of the al
lied countries were present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
CHANGES MADE IN
BOWLING TOURNAMENT

New York, April 14.-Even at this
late stage of the tourna ment with
scores exceptionally high, changes
We're made in the championship COM
petition on the National Bowling As
ISOLATION tonight. The Aurania Bowl
ing Club took the lead in the five
man event with a remarkable total o.
1898. Glenn Riddell and Harold H.
Horton went into third place in the
doubles. James S. Watt and William
Wolfe, took fourth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15

London. April 14.-t245 P. M).-The
struggle for the last Of the Carpathian
passes remaining in the hands OF the
Germanic allies still holds the center OF
the war stage. In London the critical
importance Of the series OF fierce battles
being waged along the eastern front from
Bartfeld to Bukowina is so fully recog-
nized that the activity in other fields ap-
pears relatively Of minor importance.
Each side is making claims Of SUCCESS.
The Austrians assert that the Muscovite
invaders have been held in check since
March %. but an official statement from
Petrograd declares that fighting is in
progress more than II miles TO the south
of Dukla pass. which would indicate
considerable Russian advance in the di-
rection Of the Hungarian plains The
Teutonic forces still hold Uzsok pass and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
EDITOR THAYER RESIGNS
FROM HARVARD MAGAZINE

Cambridge, Mass, April 1.-THE
resignation Of William Roscoe Thayer,
editor of the Harvard Graduate Maya
zine, since it was founded Is years
ago, was announced today. He will be
succeeded by William r. Castle. Jr.,
now a member of the faculty of arts
and sciences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
DR., Won BETHMAN HOLL VEG OPPOSED
TO WARFARE ON MERCHANT. SHIPPING

time the proposal was keenly debated.
The chancellor's view" says the dis
patch published by the Telegraph. was
that the trivial successes gained would
rot be commensurate with the detrimen-
tai effect in neutral countries. Admiral
Won Tirpitz urged that something must
be done to show the German people that
Germany still possessed a sea power
After a prolonged debate the Emperor
supported Admiral Won Tirpitz. The
chancellor's view still has strong sup
port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
DENY THE CHURCHES
ARE BEING FORTIFIED

Paris. April 13, 10.45 p. M.-Denial
of the German charge that churches
and other public buildings in Paris
and Troyes were being used for mill
.,ary purposes Is contained in an Off
cial statement issued tonight by the
war office. The communication says:
1T would be difficult to find a more
striking example Of the false allega-
lions contained daily in German COM
munications."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
STRuCCL E FOR THE REMAINING
PASSES BY RUSSIANS IN EAST

continue their ceaseless counter-attacks-
but last night the Russians announced
the capture Of three more heights within
four or five miles of that vital gateway.
In the western arena Of the war the
Allies have done little in the past two or
three days beyond the consolidation OF
the positions now in their hands prepar-
atory to another effort TO GUST the Ger
mans from their .ntrenched position as
st. Mihiel.
Increased activity has been noted at
the Dardanelles, which may foreshadow
the near approach Of renewed attempt
TO force the straits in cooperation with
land forces, while at the other extremity
Of the sea area Of possible conflict ru-
rnors persist of German warships cruis-
ing in the northern waters Of the North
sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
COUNTER PROCEEDINGS IN RIGGS
CASE May 0vERSHADOW ORIGINAL

indicate whether or not the govern
ment's case would go beyond civil
proceedings. 1t became known that
careful consideration was being given
to ali statements and correspondence
between officials OF the bank and the
comptroller's Office. District Attorney
Laskey. whose aid would be invoked in
other than civil proceedings. was in
conference today at the department OF
Justice with Louis D. Brandeis, coun-
sci for the comptroller and Mr.. Nc
Adoo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15

Word was received at Brownville $
urday that Norman Berry Of Rio
Janeiro. Brazil. was drowned Frid
April 3. Mr.. Berry was a native
brownville. A widow and young $
Leeman. who were with him at Rio
Janeiro the father, Matthew S. b
~. Of Brownville, who is now ~
Cloud, Fla. one brother. volney ~
or Texas and four sisters, Mrs. Nh
F'ogarty. Mrs Ethel Jones and y
NINA Pfundtner of Brownville. ard -
Ruth Barchard Of Lake View, sur'.'
Mr.. Berry and family spent the SUE
and fall in Brownville and had ONLY (
Gently returned to South America. 7
particulars have yet been received
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15

London, April E.-1b a. M)--The
Rotterdam correspondent Of the Daily
Telegraph says ne has obtained infor-
nation through German diplomatic
sources that the German imperial chan
cellor. DR.. Won Bethman Hoilweg, was
and Is opposed to submarine warfare on
merchant shipping"
The correspondent goes on to say that
the scheme originated with Admiral Won
Tirpitz. the minister Of marine; that the
opposition to it was led by the imperial
chancellor and that for a considerable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15

Washington. April 14.-Interest in
the effort Of the Riggs National Bank
70 secure injunctions against Secre-
tary McAdoo and Comptroller Of the
Currency John Shelton Williams. cen
tered today on the question Of wheth-
er these proceedings might not be
overshadowed by counter attack up
on officials Of the bank with proceed
ings alleging violations Of the Ma
tfonal Bank Act.
Mr.. Williams declined tonight to dis
cuss this phase Of the matter or to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
OF
CORONERS IN N. Y

Albany. April 1.-THE office Of cor
oner in New York will be abolished
Jan. /, 1918, under the terms of the
bill signed today by Gov. Whitman.
Coroners' duties will be transferred 20
chief medical examiner to be ap-
pointed by the mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
nFcI ARE HUERTA'S RETURN IS ]
RESULT OF PLAN FOR new PARTY

many men identified with the peace =.
ference recently organized in San Az.
MO. according to the report, which t.,
that Huerta has been selected as =
leader. Negotiations. It Is stated. h,
been opened between Villa and Hg.,
through a representative OF the II,
ment who has had two interviews ;.
Villa, but with apparent small succse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
$4,000 FIRE IN A
DANBURY HAT FACTORY

Danbury. Conn. April 1.-THE hat
factory of the VinsonDoyle Co, was
partly destroyed by fire tonight. caus-
ing a loss of $4,000. The origin of the
blaze is not known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
INCENDIARY WORK ,
IN KALAMAZOO, INCH.

Kalamazoo, Mich. April H.-Ten
fires which have broken out in wide
ly separated parts Of this city within
the last "a hours have led to the be-
lief that an incendiary is at work try
ing to destroy the city. Two down.
town business blocks were destroyed
today with loss Of more than $100. 900
and eight other fires were extinguished
before they gained great Roadway.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15

San Antonio, Tex. April IA message
from Monterey today says that from au-
thentic sources it is given out there that
Gen. Huerta's return to the uniteo states
is the outcome of conference OF promi-
nent Mexicans in San Antonio re"
weeks ago. 1t means another revolution
or, strictly speaking. a new party In the
field sanctioned by Gen. Felix Diaz and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
MRS. ROOSEVELT PATIENT
IT ROOSEVELT HOSPITAL

New York, April 14.-Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt Is a patient tonight at hoose-
Welt hospital. where she arrived late TINS
evening with Col. Roosevelt from tne'r
home in Oyster Bay. 1t was said that
she would be operated upon tomorrow
No information regarding Mrs. Roosevelt
was forthcoming at the hospital except
the statement that she was patient
there.
Col. Roosevelt remained at the hospital
for some time, leaving at late hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
BRITISH SEEKING MORE
SURGEONS FOR ARN

Correspondence of Associated Pre-
London, April 2.-Emphasizing :
need for more surgeons for the arr
the War Office announces that it ;
been decided to promote all LIEUT.
ants in the Medical Corps to the RAJ
Of Captain, with corresponding !
creas in pay and pension.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15

her return to New York and put into
Tor Bay.
Wednesday evening. Soon after she de-
parted news was received that German
submarines were lowering outside. Fears
were felt for the safety of the steamer
Strathtay and urgent warnings were sent.
A local tug tried to overhaul her, but
was compelled to return after an unsuc-
cessful chase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15

"A petition in voluntary BANKRUPTCY
oeen filed with the clerk of the w.
States District Court by Lizzie T. ,,
noids of Norrdgewock who gives
occupation as farmer. :.
The listed liabilities are given as =,
AMI the assets are listed at sls'@ :,
cluded in the listed creditors are. :.
ma Dunton, Skowhegan Nationai :.
tlizer Company aud C. A. Whitins,
ridgewock. Frank L. Ames is a''"
for the petitioner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
PROHIBITION BILL
PASSES IN ALASKA

Juneau, Alaska, April Ex-Governor z.
j. A. Strong yesterday signed the bill
passed by the territorial legislature pro-
viding for submitting the question Of
prohibition throughout Alaska to the
voters at the election Nov 4, 1916 II
prohibition is approved. it will become
Jan. /, 1919.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
Vain EFFORTS TO STOP STEAMER
THREATENED BY THE SUBMARINES

Plymouth, April 15.-O.5S A. M.).-The
Daily Mercury today tells Of vain efforts
made at Tor Bay on the English channel
Wednesday night to recall to that port
the British steamer Strathway. owing to
the fact that German submarines were
outside the harbor. The steamer had
been under charter to the Belgian Relief
Commission and had taken a cargo to
Rotterdam. discharged it and sailed on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
TWO CASES YELLOW
FEVER ON SCHOONER

Morgan City. La, April 1.-Two cases
diagnosed by marine hospital officials ~
yellow fever were discovered on the
American schooner Persrs A. Colwell.
which arrived at Quarantine today from
Demrare, British Guinea. One member
of the crew. the cook. died March Is and
was buried at sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
ALL-kLASKk DOG RACE
over az MILE TRAIL

Nome, Alaska, April 14.-Five highly
trained racing dog teams, driven by
the most expert drivers in the North.
got away today in the 412-mile all
Alaska dog race over the snow trail
from Nome to Candle and return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
MOUNT ETNA ACTIVE.

catania, Via Paris. April 15.-u.15 A.
M).-Mount Etna again Is showing signs
Of activity. Part Of the crater has fallen
in. loud rumblings are being heard and
a large column Of smoke is rising from
the volcano. 4 . -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-15
U. S. ARMY TRANSPORT
LEAVES FOR TAMpIC0

Galveston. Tex. April 1.-THE United
States army transport Sumner sailed
early today for Tampico, where she will
take on about 800 refugees who desire to
return to the United States.