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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Russia, who completed his work
of destruction. He sent long,
hopeless lines OF women and chill
dren to Russia. He broke every
law of war between nations and
every rule of human honor, and
every consideration of decency.
hope to tell what have seen in a
most dispasionate manner. do not
want to lessen the effect Of what
have to say by any display of passion.
But 1t is sometimes difficult to pre-
serve a purely judicial attitude when
an old woman totters up to you--as
Mary Michaelovitch did to me on the
streets Of Pilkallen-and seizes you
by the coat.
Story Of Menna Michaelovitch.
II kissed his hand" she cried. 81
begged the Cossack to spare my Men,
ma. We fought him. But others
came"
Menna Michaelovitch, a tall girl
handsome in an abundant peasant
fashion, took the weeping, trembling
old woman in her arms. What d.
vine creatures these women are! This
girls life was utterly ruined. Her
sunken cheeks told of her suffering,
And yet her eyes were filled with a
brooding pity for this shaking old
woman who had borne her.
Come, mother" she said. I'VE will
go home"
The Russian forces held a full third
of eastern Prussia. They entered
early in August, and they were finally
driven from German soil in the last
days of February. This is the most
prosperous portion of Germany, agri-
culturally. There is no rural section
of the United States where the houses
and barns are on an average one-half
so substantial. All are of brick or
stone, and all are commodious. Mos.
farmers own their land. The towns
and villages are well laid out. In Ger
man hands they were clean. Except
that wood is not used in construction
these places might be particularly
lively new towns in our middle west.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15
RUSSIAN BARBARISM.

We have read much about German
disregard for property in Belgium and
France-of the dispoiling of Lou
vain, but if the Germans were prop
erty destroyers we have not heard of
them despoiling defenseless women.
The German officials may be guilty
of dropping bombs on non-combatanrs
and blowing up shipping craft in the
English channel, but let it be said
they have not devastated the sanctity
of homes-of women. married and
single alike. In this connection Her.
bert Corey, one of the noted war cor
respondents, in a series of letters is
giving an account of the Russian in
vasion of eastern Prussia which
makes ones blood curdle. It makes
us wonder that God in heaven will
permit such dastardly deeds. And
Russia is nation advanced in many
lines. 1t was Russia who set the
world to thinking by abolishing drink
and Russia's soldiers who are max
ing such a remarkable record rs fight
ers compared with drinking nations.
We have read n number of letters
written by Mr.. Corey and each ap-
pears worse than the other. But to
show what the sections invaded by
Russians undergo we reprint the fol-
lowing and may the good Lord bring
about some means of preventing fur
thur invasion by the Slavic boards.
You may be in sympathy with the al
lies but sympathy will not counter
ance such barbarism. Never was q
war so hellish in its details as the
present and let US pray that never
again will such scenes be enacted.
GUMBINNEN, Prussia, Feb. 49,
tBy Mail.)-An army of savages raw
aged eastern Prussia.
Rape and arson and pillage were
essential parts Of their plan of cam
paign. Where Russ and Cossack pass
ed there is not sound roof tree.
There is not COW or horse or sheep.
There is not a bit of property re-
naming, save the bare land and the
heaps of blackened stone. Not one
bit. All of the lesser valusbles have
been carried off or destroyed.
These acts We're not the excesses
of an ill-diseiplined army. They suf-
fered in every town. The Russian Of
ficers made no attempt to restrain
their men. In some towns they par
tieipated in lustful orgies.
These acts were not the excesses
of an ill-disciplined army. They were
a part of a considered plan. 1t is
the way that Russia makes war.
do not know that Petrograd assented
to it. do not know that the car
even knew. do charge that he should
have known Months ago the emper-
or of Germany, in note to President
Wilson, called the attention Of the
world to Russian cruelties in eastern
Prussia. Nothing was ever done. Lit
tie was even said.
The Russian made war in 1915
precisely as he made war in 1915.
He ruined forever the lives Of the
unfortunate women who fell into
his hands. He burned every house
he came to. He acted up to the
highest standards Of old-tims
lootsrs- He was followed hy .
cloud Of tAisvinG psassats fssa
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Occasionally men are nominated and
elected to office who ridicule the in
flucnee of newspapers and go on the
theory they would be better off II the
editors never mentioned them. They
also go on the assumption that the
papers have no part in voicing public
sentiment. In answer to this il is
only necessary to point to the result
ID last Tuesday. II cannot be gain
said that II It had not been for the
Of Durango the charter
would not have carried
anA psUAahly q I Ven on Ne ballot
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

The rcappointment of Charles E,
Herr as a member of the state high.
way commission will meet with the
eommendation of the people of this
southwest section. Mr.. Herr has work
ed in and out of season and spent
time and cash. in addition to the eS-
pensc money proviiid by the state. to
secure funds for the building of con-
Meeting links in the San Iuan dis
trict. His retention on the board
means continuance of the good work
and that the interests Of this imme-
diate section will he safeguarded.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

The voters took another whack at
hooze last week in which the latter
came out second best Pretty soon
all of Illinois will be dry outside of
Chicago and then will come state
wide prohibition which will land that
city in the dry column.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15
AMERICAN CRUISER
ORDERED To CUBA

WASHINGTON, D. C, April l2.-
Owing to the increased seriousness Of
the civil trouble, American Minister
Sullivan at Santo Domingo, has ask
ed for another warship. The cruiser
Des Moines, en- route from Mexico to
Hayti has been diverted and ordered
to join the Nashville at Santo Do
mingo City.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15
No Use 10 Try and Wear Out Your
Cold. 1t Will Wear You Out Instead.

Thousands keep on suffering coughs
and colds through neglect and delay.
Why make yourself an easy prey to
serious ailments and epidemics as the
result of a neglected cold? Coughs
and colds sap your strength and vi
tality unless checked in the early
stages, Dr.. Kings New discovery IS
what you need-the first dose helps.
Your head clears up, you breathe free
ly and you feel so much better. Buy
bottle today and start taking a,
once
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

This typhus fever, which is sweep
ing Serbia, is not the same as ty-
phoid, being much more so, and hard
er to handle, as the germ thereof is
an elusive cuss which hasn't yet beer
located.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

One can't help but admire the
bravery of the crew of the German
cruiser Prinx Eitel Friedrich. Armed
with couple of floberts the men
seem perfectly willing to run the
gauntlet of rifle shots.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Chicago and st. Louis returns,
where the issue was direct, were
perused with sadness of heart by the
-ational administration Just another
gn of what is in store for the Demo-
cratic party throughout the nation in
1916.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Mayor Thompson has signalized his
election by demanding that all of the
crooks leave Chicago He does not
seem to care a rap about how much
he demoralizes the Chicago census
figures.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Where there is much smoke there
is usually some fire. but Italy may be
an exception. And it certainly should
be an exception. Swarming with
poverty stricken people Italy can af-
ford war about as $40 clerk might
afford an eight-passenger automo-
bile
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

1t has been cold and dreary in the
trenches the past winter, and sum-
mer probably will be hot and miser-
able there. and war is no picnic in
any of the seasons common to our
calendar.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Old Doc Wiley, the celebrated pure
food artist, has decided that one may
kiss woman on the cheek without
danger, but that depends good deal
on the woman in the case, don't you
think?
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

The main charge against the recent
general assembly is its do-nothing
policy during the greater part of the
session and then rushing appropria-
tion and other measures through
without consideration. All the same
as congress.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Carranza forces at Vera Cruz late
ly treated American sailors with kind.
ness and consideration, possibly be
cause they were too numerous ts
handle in the usual Mexican way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

An oppenheim story, ''The Double
Traitor" in the Saturday Evening
Post, starts out like it might make
the kaiser cancel his subscription. 1t
has already shown a German prince
as boorish cad, and demonstrated
the spy system by which the war was
planned in advance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Recent conduct Of Italy would in
dicAsc that the hesitation waltz had
its beginning In that land of sun
shine and spaghetti.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

The Denver Post might have for
given all but for the last blow that
broke the camels back-the removal
of Volney T. Haggott as register of
the state land board. From now on
the chips win fly in every direction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Washington officials will have 70
scrutinize the Chicago election re-
turns with wonderful minuteness in
order to discover an endorsement of
the Wilson administration policies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

We see by the papers that this
spring Lydia Pinkhar4 and W. l..
Douglas, the shoe man, are looking
as young as ever.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

The Kansas City Star says Pre-
mysl is pronounced Pshem-ee-sul, and
the Clay Center Times now wants to
know how to pronounce Pshem- ee- sui.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

The government crop report indi-
Gates wheat yield of 690,000,o00
bushels. Think of what a wonderful
loaf that amount of wheat would
make if converted into one loaf of
bread,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Wall street is betting thSee to one
that the European war will be ended
by September 81, 1915. If peace is
mot declared by the first of August
watch Wall street begin to hedge its
bets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

We shall doubtless soon be hearing
Mayor Thompson of Chicago being
mentioned in at least the vice presi-
dental class.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

We never heard Of Autographed sta
tionery increasing the business of any
merchant, nor influencing homessek-
e-s
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Even if prohibition comes to Great
Britain, as seems probable, John Bull
will hardly ride the water wagon; it
will be tea wagon for him and his.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

What has become of the old-fash-
ioned suffragctte in England? War
has some comforts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Russia's efforts to make an Aus
trian name easier to pronounce
haven't been much of a help to an
English-speaking people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Willard bled freely at times, but it
should be remembered that Willard is
from bleeding Kansas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

One in twenty women in Chicago
smoke cigarettes. There is where a
welfare board is needed, as the smoke
nuisance should be abolished.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Those who bet their last dollar on
johnson will have plenty of time to
reflect on their foolishness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

johnson says he is now only
sccmmon negro" Such is the pass
inx Of pueilist who held the cham
psosship sesinst all eensrs for Avs
Y(arA
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

II we could only rely on what the
Denver papers tell us of legislative
proceedings.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

The Colorado general assembly has
adjourned and no one is clamoring
for return of the aggregation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Tho people of every state give a
high of relief when their respective
legislatures adjourn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

1t seems that Clifford Pinchot could
not even find tree to climb in Bel
GUM.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Sa H dN When commission
p.aa of seyslamont will follow in ev-
ery state. A molly general assembly
Is the balm of the people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

The fellow who wanted Willard to
win, bu, persisted in betting his
money on Johnson was in very try
ing predicament.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

With the war eight months old. it
Is still up to the Zeppelins to prove
that they amount to anything in a
military way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

However. even an ex-champion
should be able to run quite a while on
$4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Washington is said to he fun Of
spies. which. VIC should say, is about
the safest place for that line of en-
sieavor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

In other words the Prinz Eitel
Friedrich turned in.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15
Russia may eventually shoot the
"a out of Hungary.

II will be interesting to see how
Kansas appreciates winning that
championship from Texas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

"Wowl Somebody stepped on my
tail.'-Denver Post.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

Italy also seems to be engaged in
wachful waiting
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-04-15

l bought a photograph Of the car
dinal for the purpose of having him
sign it, but when | presented it he
was not pleased with it and gave me
much better one. also suggested
that he should give me another for
my friend and neighbor, Bishop Dowl-
ing. This the cardinal gladly con-
sented to and wrote kindly messages
on all the photographs. He gave
his blessing to the American people
and said that he could not say enough
on behalf of the work of the commis-
sion for relief in Belgium.
Whilst in Malines we had the
pleasure of taking tea with the bur.
gomaster of that place. He is a na-
tive Of Malines and his father was
burgomaster before him. He has n
beautiful home and splendid library.
He is a graduate of Oxford and would
be taken anywhere for an English
man; he is 4 thoroughbred and . most
charming rsn to Be with He re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
BELFAST
Annual Meeting of Incorpora.
tors of Waldo County Hos
pital- Belfast Girl Wins
''H' at Mt. Holyoke

The annual meeting of the incorpo-
rators OF the Waldo County hospital
was held on Saturday when the fol-
lowing directors were elected: Dr.. O.
s. Vickery William A. Mason and
Mrs. Ira NJ. Cobe to succeed r. E.
Rogers. CaEt. James P. Butman and
". A. Mason. whose terms expired. A
meeting Of the directors will be held
on Friday at $50 TO elect officers.
The advisory board Of the hospital is
not yet completed but it is expected
that DR.. Adelbert Millett. DR.. E. A.
Wilson. DR.. Cook Of Brooks. Dr.. E. L.
Fairchild Of Searsport, DIR. E. L. Stew
ems and DR. Carl H. Stevens will be
on the surgical staff and DR.. G. c. Kill
gore. DR.. H. I. Kilgore Of Belfast and
DR.. Holt Of Liberty will be on the
medical staff. There will be several
others on the latter.
Miss Margaret Craig. younger
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ.
Craig Of High street. broke the rec
ord at Mt. Holyoke college, South
Gently, winning college sweater with
the college H. She was one OF three
to break former records. two in bal
throwing and one in a running jump.
Cornelius J. Wh-tconlb we'll
known resident of Waldo died yester-
day at his home. at the age Of IS
years. He leaves his wife and family
and many friends to mourn his loss.
Mr.. Whitcomb vas we'll known in
Belfast and highly respected. He was
born in Waldo and the funeral Will
take place there on Tuesday at 1890
and the remains will be taken to Nor
rill for burial L A Whitcomb the
weIl-known milk dealer Of the city IS
a son Of the deceased.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

The same feature program viii be
shown today at the Colonial. includ-
ing The Saving Circles" Of the
Elaine" series featuring Pearl White
and Arnold Daily. a two-reel Victor
romance For Cash" with Jack kerri-
gan in the leading role. Marie Wal
camp in a Bison wild animal feature.
The War Of the Wild" the Mutual
Weekly. keystone and others.
Two important announcements the
Colonial management wishes to make.
the first, owing TO universal demand.
Keystone Comedies. featuring Charlie
Chaplin, most Of which the manage
ment wants distinctly understood.
have appeared here before, will be
shown here with every change OF
show for the next three weeks. the
second. a big feature Who Pays?'
portraying twelve vital questions OF
life and featuring Ruth Roland. the
first. The Price Of Fame" will be
shown here Friday and Saturday. and
the others the following Fridays and
Saturdays until the twelve have been
been completed.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
DEXTER

The annual Memorial Sunday sermon
70 the members Of Stafford Post. G. a
r. q this town was delivered Sunday
morning at the Methodist church. by
the pastor. Rev. Preston Boyd The
members of Stafford Post and the Re
lief Corps attended the service in a
body.
An ail-day service was held al the
Methodist church Sunday The ad-
dress to the soldiers was delivered a,
II A. NJ. The Sunday school followed
az p. NJ. after which q dinner was
served in the ve.try 10 all members
and friends Of the G. 4. 2. and mem
bers ~ the Relief Corps. 4, $50 r NJ
q business session was held at which
the financial report 81 the church was
given ard the following questions dis
cusse.: Shall We Have 2 Class Meet
ing and Shall We Fave an Institutional
Church in Dexter" At P. II. an old
fashioned class meeting vas held. lead
By A. c. Phinney. At s p. NJ lunch
was served to all and ct p. NJ. free
s1e-eopticon lecture was given An
orchestra furnished music -or the Sun.
'-aH S1i-tti AZ = tIi-i4S SO y ~
s. J. RiGlon q Stetsoa. who suffered
a severe shock q paralysis last week
while az the Exchange Hotel, has re-
covered sufficiently 10 be taken 20
his home by automobile.
The Communication Of Peaobsco-
Logo :. and A II. Monday evening
was well attended. Three candidates
were eivea the -. II. degree. the wo-s,
being done by the Exeter and Comma
Lodges \ banquet followed the degree
WORK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
PlTTSTON

EAST-NeEl0EL services will be held
at the church on Sunday. May 81. al
1889 a. II. Al Grafton by Rev. X. a.
Whit,en. the presiding pastor will lie
Of special Interest TO all and especially
10 the Grand Army Republic The East
Pitt.ton Choir will furnish appropriate
selections and the children are plannins
10 he present with readings and reel
taticns as usual, which adds much 10
services Of this kind. The Sons CT Ve--
Grams are especially called upon 10 be
present. G. 3. Putnam e this town
Will tell tie story o. his army life.
which canao, fail 10 be OF much inter
est II IS sincerely hoped ,ha, every
soldier ard al Sens q Veterans u this
vicinity Will make every effort 70 b.
make these services : fitting tribute 70
the soldiers q orr country.
-ir, and Mrs. Willis Boyr.on Of this
village went 70 jefferson Friday TO visit
his parents in tha. place
Miss Nellie MOODY IS reported 70 be
quite i'll at her home IN the village
A coed number were present AZ the
Twentieth Century Club meeting at
the home Of MIS-. Rober. Roper laS.
Thursday. Next Thursday the 9Th j,
VIII NEE, st the home Of Ms Joseph
Roper.
{. :. Seekins Of Richmond is the
guest q his parents in the village.
Mrs Lizzie Paine died a. the home
Of NJ. and Mrs. O-tn Bailey. Monday
at the age Of s.. Funeral services
were held at ST. Dennis church in
Whitefeld Thursday
Arthur Palmer OF Augusta arrived in
town Saturday and will pass a few
days at his home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
READFIELD

Hon. Geo. A. Russell. J. II. VIII
,iams and VIM. Laughton visited
Army Pos, at Wayne on Sunday, Mas
IS.
The election % officers and teachers
Of the n. E sabbath school resulted
in the election Of most OF them for
another year. Tie same officers Of
the First Methodist church were also
chosen for another year
Rev. Vim. 8. Van Vailenburgh be-
gan his pastorase here ana :, Kent's
Hill on Sunday. May sS
Memorial day will be observed he-e
on Monday. May 81. The address vii,
be given in the forenoon by Rev. Mr..
Potter. Music by an Augusta or
chestra-
Ernest Hopkins is ct work in the
store Of Mr.. Jones at Winthrop and
VIII move there as soon as he
can obtain q rent for his family.
Roy Booker is working for Mr.. Rice
on the corn shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25

The Cony High baseball team will
play its next game Saturday when il
will meet the Waterville High nine
at Augusta and on the following Mon
day. Memorial Day. the Cony team
will play Gardiner High at Augusta
The team is putting in hard practice
this week. especially in batting. in
preparation for these games under the
direction Of Coach Neil Eioletre and
will probably be in excellent shape for
the Gardiner game. In the game with
Waterviile High the team will miss
George Wyer and Perley Turner. who
will compete in the Bowdoin Inter
scholastic Track meet next Saturday.
New material is being tried out how
ever. and Cony's lineup viii undoubt-
eddy be a strong one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
OPERA HOUSE
Ten Reel Picture Program

A program Of 70 selected reels is the
offering at the Opera house today
headed by The False Guardian,
multiple reel feature from the kalenl
studios. Martin Chuzzlewit" from the
story Of that name. by Charles Dick
ems, is superbly acted by the famous
Biograph players The Mill OF Life.
The Mystery OF the Sealed Art Gal
lery." and The Demon Of the Rails, :
are dramatic pictures Of unusual inter-
esq Three comedy reels Rivalry and
War" Essanay. They Called 1t Ba-
by" Biograph and The Fable Of Long
Range" Es.anay, furnish an abundance
Of comedy. TIE selections by the new
orchestra are much appreciated by the
patroDs-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
Bankruptcy PROCEEDINGS

The following petitions have been
received at the Office Of the referee in
bankruptcy for kennehec county:
John S. Connors of Wa.erv:lle. Ia
borer. Petition fled and adjudicated
May -. Liabilities 1882: assets $50,
al Of which amount is claimed 10 be
exempt No deposit. Bankrupt ordered
in before the referee for examination
Friday. Nay IS. at 10 4. n. The a.tor-
ney for the bankrupt is Harvey D.
Eaton Of Waterville
Arthur W Branch Of Gardiner, la-
horer. Petition fled May 20. adjudicat-
ed Nay -. Liabilities sI5l: assets ss7.
all Ct which amount is claimed 10 be
exempt No deposit. Bankrupt ordered
in before the referee for examination
on same date and hour as above. The
A. Knight Of Gardiner.
Frank A. Upper Of Wsterville.
farmer. Petition filed May q. adjudi-
Gated May -. Liabilities sa51.5o: assets
500. all Of which amount is claimed
TO be exempt. No deposit. Bankrupt
ordered in before the referee for exam
ination on same date and hour as
above. The attorney for the bankrupt.
is a. H. Bridges Of waterville.
Rufus H. Sabine Of Sidney, repair
man. Petition fled May l., adjudicat-
ed May .. Liabilities sa4s1.7s: assets
s7s5. Of which amount so Is claimed to
be exempt. First meeting Of creditors
Friday. June IL, at 10 A. n. The at
torneys for the bankrupt are William
son. Burleigh & Mclean Of Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-25
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

High strings last week on the Y. NJ
C. A. bowling alleys were as follows
Monday. Thomas, ia: Tuesday, Nc
Cargo. us: Wednesday. McCargo
l0e: Thursday, Paro. l07 Friday,
Chadbourne and Getchell, lis: Satur
day. Paro. 40.
The W nine will meet the Eaton
team in a game Of the Twilight
League" al SIS P. n. today On the
Re-el Williams field. These two
teams are tied for second place in the
que and a hard-fought game is ex-
pec,ed this afternoon.