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The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-06-15
Claims important discoveries.

A Savannah, Ca, man has claimed
to have discovered chemical which
when applied to growing cotton turns
it Jet black. He also claims to be able
to grow roses Of pure velvet black
and he believes his discovery will rev
olutionize the cultivation Of plants
generally.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-06-15

Are you an enemy of society? If not
order Craig Kennedy to leave the country
erwise a pedestrian will drop dead outside
his laboratory every hour until he leaves.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-06-15

AS a token of his leaving. have hin
place a vase Of flowers In his laboratory
window today.
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-06-15

The note was signed by the now IA
miliar sinister hand, and had added
to 1t a postscript which read:
The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1915-06-15
INERA.REn RAY NOTES.

The pure infra-red ray which has been
developed by LeCroix from the expert
ments Of the Italian scientist, Ulfvi. causes,
when concentrated by an apparatus per-
fected by LeCroix. an instantaneous com
bustion of non-rehecting surfaces II is
particularly deadly in Its efrect on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
TIE LARGEST
BUDGET FOR
CT. britain

London, Feb S.-9.O7 p. M.-The in
PRODUCTION II the largest mIlitarE
budget in the h!s,ory of Great Brl,ain
shared the stage in the House of Com
mons today with a discussion Of the
activities of the cIiicial press bureau.
The task of Introducing the budget,
fell upon the parliamentary secretary
Of the war Office. p. J. Tenant as
Earl Kitchener, secl ctary for war, is
member of the House of Lords.
Two days more have been allotted
to these army estimates,' Which are
cal!cu a blank check budget be-
cause the amounts of actual money
which viii he expended under them
are represented by nominal or token
figures. Undcr-Sl cretary Tenna Mt :,
speech was q stirring tribute to the
British army and Il plea for more re-
cruits.
Recruiting Energy
1T is true he said. that recruit
in- thus far has locn very satisfac-
tory. but it varies from week 90 Week,
and possibly at the present TromeTt, a
little more cnergy pat into recruiting
would not be out Of place. There is
10 cause Cor discomfort, but We want
more men. Every man VIII he needed
in this great life and death stru ;.rle.
The variations nd vicissitudcs of this
war may vet call FOR even greater
sacrifices from the nation than nave
yet been made
He appealed to the Labor party to
help organization forces of labcr 80
that when a man went to jOin the col
IA "A al,
piled
The press bureau discussion was
brought On by a motion b. Josenh
King, Liberal. of North Somerset,
that the action of the press bureau
in RESTRICTING the freedom Of the press
and Withholding information about the
war has been guided by no clear
principles and has been calculated to
cause suspicion and discomfort"
Press Bureau Defended
MIR King urged that the press bu-
reau issue a daily or tri-weekly
statement as 10 the progress, expert
onces, successes aud reVerSeS Of the
British troops at the front.
In renly, Sir Stanley o. Buckmaster
director Of The press bureau, defended
it's work. He declared that he had
never Withheld for five minutes any
information that he possessed. More
over, he had published instantly ev-
erythins, that it was in his power to
publish.
Sir William P. Byles. who seconded
Mr.. Kings motion, asked if any dis
aster had been concealed, as there
had been endless stories of 4 capital
ship lest some months ago off the
north coast of Ireland.
The speaker replied that that was
an admiralty matter, which could not
be discussed under the head of army
estimates.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
Senator Jones of Wash
ingtOn Launches
Speech Designed to
Last Until Recess
Declares Filibuster
Started by Democrats
in Refusing to Con-
slider Other Legisla-
ton
ton

Washington, Feb. 8.-Admin-
istration forces of the Senate
succeeded late today in forcing
the Republicans and insurgent
Democrats back to the defen-
sive in the fight over the gov
eminent ship purchase bill. Ac-
cepting the inevitable, leaders
of the opposition at once renew
ed their declaration of unrelent-
ing war on the bill to be con-
tinued if necessary until ad-
journment on March 4, and gen.
eral debate was resumed in an
other protracted session which
showed no signs Of abatement
at a late hour tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
WICK Tells
OF SULLIVAN
OPERATIONS

Washington, Feb. S.-Further testi-
mony concerning the conduct and fit
ness for Office of James NJ. Sullivan,
minister to the Dominican Republic
was given today before Special Com
missioner James D. Phelan. Walker
w. Wick, former collector-general Of
Dominican customs, made further
charges against the minister.
That 100000 Loan
Mr.. Wick submitted evidence design
ed to show that Minister Sullivan had
endeavored without the knowledge Of
TIE government at Washington and
without the approval of the Dominican
Congress to pave the way for the ne
gotiation of a loan of 100000 to be
made to the Dominican government
through banks in the Republic. He
asserted that w. w. Smith, secretary
of the legation, first told him Of the
proposed loan, and that later a Dom
inican banker showed him letter
from Minister Sullivan, which was
sent to the three banks in San Do
mingo City seeking to open negotia-
tons for the loan.
A copy Of this letter was placed in
the record.
Protest Organized
President Bares of the Dominican
chamber of deputies, and deputy
named Mbscosco organized a protest
against the proposed loan, Mr.. Wick
said, and the recent revolution brought
the entire matter to close
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

The tramp steamship Riverton
sailed from Portland late Saturday
with 100000 bushels of grain. The
iceland of the White Star-Dominion
Line sailed early Sunday morning AMI
will take several hundred Canadian
recruits for the British Army from
Halifax, her first port of call. Her
cargo consisted of SS,450 bushels Of
wheat. 1000 barrels of apples and the
balance flour, oatmeal and provisions.
There seems to be q great demand in
Great Britain for provisions, and the
steamships sailing from Portland are
taking but little general freight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
Reason fer Action

Villa announced that this action had
been .'rrndcrcd necessary by reason
of the temporary inability of the SOW
ereign convention to communicate
freely with the northern states of the
republic.
In connection with the recent de-
lnand by Cen. Oregon upon the
Spanish minister at Mexico City for
the production Of Angel Del Case. a
s;pqniard accused of being Villa
agent, the Carranza agency made pub
lie tonight the following telegram
from Gen. Carran2a:
1T is false rrat any friction exists
between the diplomatic corps and the
First Chief"
Elesio Arredondo, head of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
Gets
Death Sentence
AND MARELL0
LIFE IN PRISON

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. S.-Biago
Falzone of Wakefield, found guilty Of
murder n the first degree by a jury
last week, was sentenced to death by
Judge Irwin in the superior criminal
court today. IgnaZio Marello, also of
Wakefield, was given q life sentence,
having been found guilty of second
degree murder. Both were convicted
of causing the death of Maurice A.
Albertson, a Lawrence jewelry sales
man, whose body was buried in a
shack in Wakefield, Dec. 20.
The court room was crowded with
spectators when sentence was impos-
ed but there was no demonstration.
Falzone made a plea for his life, ask
ign the court for mercy on account of
his youth. After being told that the
court had no power to change the YER
dict, Falzone said: Il go to my death
a bow
The execution of Falzone was set
for the week beginning May 9. Falzone
is e years of age His counsel an
nounced that communication would be
asked of the executive council.
Luigi bfaSSauOnlO, announcer. uelcnu-
ant il the same case, against whom
an indictment charging him with be-
ing an accessory, had been dismissed
following his confession in court last
week, was again brought into court.
Tho grand jury this morning re-
turned a second indictment against
him charging accessory before the
fact Of robbery. He pleaded guilty to
the charge and was Immediately sent
enced to serve five to eight years in
state prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
US. STEEL PRESIDENT PLEADS
FOR INCREASED COURAGE AND
COOPERATION IN BUSINESS

national common sense and see if we
cannot get back to work. Public sent-
ment and governmental inclination I'M
mistakenly favor a live-and -let-live at
titude toward business.
"Whatever may be the political out
come of the European war, it is of vital
consequence to Americas future position
that advantage be taken of the present
opportunity to exploit the products of
American invention, enterprise and quail
ity. to establish a. firm foothold in for
eign markets"
There is strong sentiment, Mr. Far
rell said, for coordinate effort in trade
activities, Confidence in the business fu-
ture of the county, he declared, is grow
ing and balance of trade is piling UP
that will place the business of the coun-
try on firm foundations
Low Rates Obtain
american dollars will be spent in
America this summer as never before"
he said. The outlook for raising New
York to its place among the financial
centers of the world is declared by able
bankers to be something substantially
more IMAM Il uFedfn. money is plentlf III
and low rates obtain. Shipments of cot
ton to date exceed 100000 bales, or two
thirds of the corresponding total of a
year ago.
The United States is today the chief
granary Of Europe. The prices received
should insure our farming population an
unprecedented measure of prosperity, and
it has come to be an American axiom
that when our farmers are prosperous
the whole country prospers.
1.-The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion's decision in the Eastern freight rate
cases has raised the dropping spirits of
the railroads. as has been tangibly re-
Elected by increased orders for material
There is less clamor for indscriminate
governmental suits against corporations
and we may reasonably hope that hon.
estly-conducted enterprises will hereafter
be. allowed to carry on their legitimate
functions without fear Of political or le-
gal harrassment."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
Choosing of Jury

Charles II. HoXie of Fairfield was
chosen as foreman. The first man to
h.. examined G. II. TompllinS, a farm
er Of Norridgewock, was taken from
the fist jury and in less than three
minutes was accepted by both sides.
Charles H. Hoxie and Fred Nj. Tay-
Iar were selected without challenge
and with u very few questions put to
them. W. C. simmons of North Arson
was one of the special men drawn
and Was accepted after the usual eX-
animation. II. NJ. Norton of North An
son was accepted from the second
Jury Harry +. Stafford Of Harmony
and Edwin Morse, Madison. were
next drawn. it requiring less than
half IN hour to draw these eight men.
Walon Nanter, Madison, required
hlt little examination and was ac-
ceDtcd Howard II. Varncy required Il
thorough examination and among his
answers he said he did not take any
paper. knew nothing about the case
and had heard little about 1t. Herbert
/. HIsl>n. Fairfield and John Saw
age OF bingham were accepted. Fred
o. Eaton of sSkoW hogan completed the
list
Cat,uce Rogers in his answers said
he had made Up mis- mind. Harry f.
Cobb. Harmony. and Clifton T.. Jewell
If Canaan were challenged. George
Z. Jones of Madison was excused on
'e rounds that he was well ac-
lainted with Mathews. 4. =. Bunker.
N.rth Arson, Irving Davis, Canaan,
and t.. Scott Robinson, SkoWhegan
w-re excused without being eXanin-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
SEND Verde
NELSON TO
TEST SAINT

Show hogan. Me, Feb. S.--tSpecaD.-
BY recommendation Of F.. F. Merrill,
Esq, one of the attorneys for Verde
". Nelson, the court Monday ordered
that Nelson be sent to The Maine State
hospital at Augusta FOR observation
as to his sanity and the case to be
continued until the April term of
court, when It will then be brought up
for trial
Nelson is in jill under indictme nt 70
the murder of Bett Ireland of Canaan
The crime was committed about two
weeks ago ana Nelson has shown a
condition that has prompted his at
torneys to have him examined at the
hOspitaI
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
Announces That He As
sumes Executive Pow
er in Mexico Because
Sovereign Convention
Fails of Full Purpose
CARRANZA AGENCY
SAYS NO FRICTION
WITH FIRST CHIEF

Washington, Feb s.--General Villas
announcement of his assumption on
the "executive power in Mexico was
confirmed in official reports to the
state department today from George
Carothers, American agent with Villa,
and by Enrique c. Llorent, local rep
resentative Of Gen. Villa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
RUSSIA OPENS Offensive
IN POLAND WHERE GERMANY
HAS WEAKENED Her FORCES

London, Feb. S, 06 P. M.-Russia' S
unexpected adoption Of offensive OPP
erations III Poland, from which the
Germans apparently have been with
and south, furnished the most strik-
ing feature of the military situation
on The European Continent From
German sources. it is insisted that the
plans for the capture of Warsaw are
still being pushed. But the Russians
claim several minor successes ut diff
ferent points and declare the German
attack reached it's climax several days
ago. Another huge segment of the
Russian army is continuing its ef-
forts for a secure foothold in the
Carpathians, but it is admitted the
Germans ard Austrians have gained
some ground. At one point, a severe
snow storm is said to have aided
them in an action, which Vienna states
has resulted in heavy losses to the
Russian forces in Dukia pass.
In East Prussia
From East Prussia, there is little
news, the Germans claiming to have
the situation well in hand so far as
the prevention Of g further Russian
advance without the most severe fight
inc is concerned
In France and Flanders, the situa-
ton is without change. Both sides
are alert for the slightest indication
of activity on the part of their oppo-
nents The British and French are I'M
doubtedly taking advantage CT every
days delay to throw in reinforce
mentS.
Army affairs came up for discussion
in the British House of Commons to-
day and the prime minister made the
statement that the British casualties
from the beginning of the war had
reached a total of 100000. This is an
average OF 1000 men weekly in killed,
wounded and missing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

Pittsburgh, Feb. S.-Courage and CO.
'Qeration in business and confidence in
restoration of prosperity was the ad-
wee expressed by James A. Farrell,
President of the United States Steel Cor
Pofation, in an address, tonight. Among
reasons for announcement, Mr.. Far
ri quoted eminent European and
American authorities" rs calculating that
'"e United States excess of exports over
imports in 1915 may easily reach $1,000
'7''0, and he declared that the balance
OF trade in favor of the United States
'VI the openng month of the year is at
'1e rate of s.. 500, 0o0, 900 a year.
In PROSPEROUS Years
Inc years of greatest prosperity in
We United States have been when the
o'GtnoeS We're largely in our favor as
serted Mr. Farrell.
! feel safe in saying that, if you will
MrMn point just now and trade
mite more with each other and talk
eleolracinely as to conditions, rather
'"ah pes simistcally, the business of the
""htry will start on momentum which
VIII carry us into better times and,
what Is mora important, create more en-
P'oyment for labor Our best efforts
a'uld be put forth to stimulate activ-
'H IN business and do everything practi-
'@nle to increase the number Of work.
Ing peop,e"
Mr. Farrell said that up to within Il
.e" weeks cit seemed as if the prospects
I material Improvement in business
we're doubtful, but apparently, the tide
""s turned and each day records a mark
" Improvement in the general situa-
ton"
Time for Co. oepration
II seems % me- he continued, that
Ie une has come when cooperation
1"ouid manifest itself among business
men, TO bring about conditions which
labor
IN my judgment. a campaign for the
~ obstructive up-building of the business
w.. our country, on scale commensurate
. ha modern needs and opportunities has
WI inaugurated. Let US hear more of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
BELGIAN LEGATION PROTESTS the
TAX IMPOSED BY GERMANY ON ALL
REFUGEES NOT RETURNING MAR. |

Washington, Feb. S.-The Belgian le-
CATION issued a statement today de-
nouncing a tax imposed by Germany
upon Belgian refugees who do not re-
turn to the country by March l, as a
confiscatlon in violation of The Hague
convention. The statement said:
"A great number Of Belgians,
amounting nearly to one million, fled
from their country to save their lives
and safeguard their honor. after the
burning of many houses, the slaugh-
ter of many harmless citizens and the
devastation Of the country committed
by the German TROOPS.
Now the German government i'm
poses a tax. equal to 10 times the US
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
GEO. HUBBARD PLEADS NOT
GUILTY WHEN ARRAIGNED
IN SOMERSET SUPREME
COURT MONDAY MORNING

skowhegan, Me, Feb. S.-(SpeciaD.-
The murder trial against George A.
upbbard of Oakland started Monday
forenoon in the supreme court. Hub
hard when arraisned, in husky
,ojce pleaded mot guilty" Though so
extra men had been summoned for the
soecial jury only six of them were
chosen to make up the y required, the
otber SIX coming from the two regular
iuries. Less than an hour was requir-
ed to make up this special panel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
Democrats Obstinate


Democratic champions of the bill
asserted emphatically that the bill
would not be withdrawn and the great
appropriation bills would be left I'M
touched should the opposition insist
upon preventing a vote on the pend
ing measure. The President intimat-
ed to White House callers during the
day that there was no thought of
yielding to enemies of the proposed
legislation.
Such situation, it generally was
considered, was almost certain to
lead to an extra session of Congress.
The only way to obviate this, it was
suggested, probably would be for the
Senate to adopt some form of clo-
ture to force a vote on the ship bill,
but even the administration leaders
deemed this to be very unlikely.
Debate Renewed
Republicans and the insurgent Dem
ocrats had to renew the debate when
Senator Fletcher made a motion to re-
commit the bill with instructions to
the committee to report it with amend
ments forthwith When he sought to
get a vote on his motion, an effort
was made by the opposition to recess
until tomorrow.
Motion Is Lost
This motion was lost by vote of IS
to Al. with Senator Kenyon the only
absentee. Senators Norris and La
Toilette voted against the recess, while
Senators Clarke, Camden, Bankhead,
Hardwick, Hitchcock, O'Gorman and
Vardaman, the seven Democratic re-
VOTERS, stood solidly with the Repub-
lican majority. Unable to recess or
adjourn, the opposition again took up
the task of talking the bill to death.
Senator Lodge opened the discussion
declaring that no vote on the Fletcher
motion would be permitted if it could
be avoided.
When the night session was assur-
ed, Senator Jones of Washington, who
had been preparing for such an emer-
gency for more than a week, took the
floor and launched into a speech de-
signed to extend throughout the night.
Senator Jones declared he would talk
until March 4 if it was physically pos
sible and necessary in order to ac-
complish the defeat Of the bill.
Few senator's on either side remained
In the chamber after 8 O'Clock, leaders
of both parties leaving guards to call
for reinforcements if necessary. Scores
of senators made preparation to spend
the night in committee rooms adjacent
to the Senate chamber.
"Captain's Order
Every phase of the county's political
and business situation was discussed by
Senator Jones as the night grew on. He
took up the Presidents Indianapolis
speech and declared that a week ago
last Friday, when the Senate was in ses-
sion all night on the bill, the order had
gone out from the captain of the team
at the White House to pass this shipping
bill that night"
continued on Page @Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

ual personal tax to all Belgians alb
sent from their country who shall not
be back in Belgium before March /,
1915.
THE German government, after
having imposed an enormous war levy
of 4s0,000,C00 francs ($96, COO, O00) upon
Belgium already ruined by war and
numerous exactions made, on Dec. II,
1914, the formal promise that no fur
Their taxes would be imposed upon the
country.
THE new taxation laid upon the alb
sent Belgians is, therefore, not only
violation OF The Hague convention,
but constitutes the breach of q most
solemn pledge. In fact. it amounts to
a real confiscation.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
TURKS Re- treat

London, Feb. 9.-12.49 A. M.
The official Press Bureau has
made public and official dispatch
received from Cairo which
states that the Turkish army is
in full retreat eastward. There
are no enemy forces within 20
miles of the Suez canal the dis
patch says, except small retiring
rear guards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
WITHDRAWAL
5TH CAVALRY
IN ARKANSAS

Washington, Feb. S.-Secretary Car
Arkansas the first squadron of the Fifth
Cavalry sent into the state several
months ago to enforce Federal court
orders during a coal mining strike. The
troops will return to Fort Sheridan, Ills,
within few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
Interest Keen

Interest on the part Of everybody was
keen throughout the day at the Hub
hard murder trial and new incidents APP
peared at frequent intervals. The state
put in its evidence with the exception
Of few witnesses this afternoon and
ttere Will he a big fight on tomorrow as
Indicated by the cross examination on
tie part "f the attorneys for the re-
spoUAeUt The attorneys for Hubbard
tonight would not state what their de
len,a Noaid Toe bat the line of their
cosS-"N. )HjHajion indicated that they
Would .. 1I that Hubbard, though Ne
SHOT LaNurrest II, Matthews Oh sept. .,
bad rrotoCation which warranted the
act Their examination of the States
Witnesses tried to bring out facts as to
whether or not Matthews had been
Continued on Page 2-Column 81
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The Toziers Will Recover.

The condition Of MIR and Mrs.
Claude Tozier of West Enfield who
We're badly burned by an explosion Of
kerosene in their kitchen stove F'ridar
morning, is reported as favorable and
they will no doubt recover
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09
FAIR

Boston. Feb. S.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity:
Fair Tuesday and Wednesday; some
what colder Tuesday; moderate north
west to west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-09

agency, said that undue Importance
had been given tire Del Case incident
and that there was no likelihood OF it
developing any misunderstanding be-
tween Carranza and the diplomatic
Monterey Taken
from Laredo:
Reported that Monterey has been
taken by the Constitutionalist forces.
No details of the fight received