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Washington telegraph., 1915-08-06

The local ball team defeated a
team from Union school house
here on last Friday by the score
of 10 to 3. For the first six in
ningS the game was close and the
result in doubt, but in the last
half of the sixth inning the visit
ing pitcher weakened and allowed
the locals five runs.
For a bunch of young school boys
the Union team PLAYS a good
game, and in a year or so they
ought to be able to make trouble
for anY team in the county.
Washington telegraph., 1915-08-06
BARBECUE and PICNIC
TO Be GIVEN AT Guernsey

A barbecue and picnic will be
given at Guernsey, six miles west
of Hope on the Iron Mountain
railroad, Thursday, Aug. II.
The committee on arrange
ments will provide entertainment
features consisting of speaking,
music, baseball. etc. They invite
the public to come, and bring
well filled baskets.
Washington telegraph., 1915-08-06
For Hay Fever or Asthma

Many persons dread July on
account of hay fever. Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound is rec
ognized as the ideal remedy for
asthma and hay fever. 1t heals
and soOthes the raw, rasping
throat and eases the choking sen
sation. ItallayS inflammation and
irritation and brings easy, natural
breathing.
For sale at Colds Cash Store
Washington telegraph., 1915-08-06

a game of ball will be played
on the local diamond this after
noon between Washington and
Spring Hill. This will be the first
game of the season between these
teams and the strength of the
Spring Hill boys is not known,
but they have a reputation as a
fast bunch and a good exhibition
is expected.
Washington telegraph., 1915-08-06
SOME PUMPKINS"

j. S. Monroe of this place has
a pumpkin growing in his garden
which measured % inches in Cir
conference the first of the week
and now measures 80 inches. I'm
less early frost is experiencedthi
fall, it NAV assume such proper
tions that Mr.. Monroe will find it
necessary to enlarge his garden
in order to accommodate it.
Washington telegraph., 1915-08-06
GOOD EAR OF CORN

Thos. G. Bcarden, who is farm
ing one mile south of town, sent
in an ear of his corn, from this
seasons crop, this week which
measured full twelve inches. The
corn is a very fine specimen of
the yellow dent variety.
Washington telegraph., 1915-08-06
A PARApoyIcAL CONDITION.

Mrs. Exe-Your maid is too IA
miliar You should make her keep
her place.
Mrs. Wye-If / made her keep her
place she'd quit her job.
Washington telegraph., 1915-08-06
BEE HIVES FOR SALE 40

bee gums, none of which have
been robbed this season, for
sale at reasonable price, as |
haven't time to attend to
them. At my place one mile
west of Washington at forks
of Columbus, Fulton and
Washington roads.
30. w. P. RATLIFF.
Washington telegraph., 1915-08-06

Mudge-Your wife certainly has
a will Of her own.
Meek-Yes, and Pm the sole bene-
fciary.-Boston Evening Transcript
Washington telegraph., 1915-08-06
THE CEMETERY FUND
CONTIES TO GROW

Since our last report, the Wash
ington Cemetery Association has
received from nonresident con-
tributors the following amounts
to be used in keeping the GENE
terry in order:
Washington telegraph., 1915-08-06

''Why did you marry Jinks? |
thought YOU said Blinks was the fin
est man that walked"
"But links had an auto"
Washington telegraph., 1915-08-06
COLORED COUPLE MARRY

Roy Jefferson, son of Jno. b.
Jefferson, and Georgia Atkins,
daughter of Geo. Atkins, colored.
were married at the colored Bap-
fist church here last night.
Washington telegraph., 1915-08-06

All of the heavy work i'm clean
ing off the cemetery has been
done, but there still remains some
laying off of squares before the
cemetery is in proper shape, and
this work isnow being looked af-
ter.
Washington telegraph., 1915-08-06

FLOODED BULL:--Half Red
Poll and half ShOrthOrn Red
Durham, of D. M. GOOdlett
stock. Is in pasture adjOin-
ing Webb place. Service,
$1.00. F. E. HATFIELD.
3Ot3. Washington, Ark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
PASTOR wins
APP0|NTM'T
WHEN makes
The DEMAND

Brattleboro, VT, April 25.-The
closing hour of the Vermont Metho-'
dist Episcopal Conference was enz
livened today when Rev. H. E. How
ard objected to his disappointment as
temperance agent. Mr.. Howard de-
manded that he be given a pastoral
charge, saying that he had already
served a year as temperance agent
without pay at his own request, but
that he had previously notified the
district superintendent that he did
not desire reappointment. After the
superintendent had retired for con-
sultation it was declared that Howard
was entitled to a regular charge and
he was appointed to Waits River.
Other changes announced were as
follows: A. b. Enright, Chelsea to
South Londonderry; A. w. Atwood
South Londonderry to Pittsfield F.
w. Smith, Bloomfield to Union Viii
lage; George H. Sisson, Essex juno
ton to Woodstock; w. f. Douglas.
Waterbury to Enosburg Falls: p. B.
Barton. Cambridge to Essex Junction;
+. T. Clark Windsor to Fairfax; G. G
Westcott, Isle La Motto to Georgia;
Fred Daniels, Fairfax to Grand Isle
and South Hero; Isaac Mellor. ST. AL
bans Bay to Johnson; V. L. Smith,
New England Southern Conference to
Waterbury; p. A. Smith, Supernum-
erary list to Westford; Fred Wilcock,
Sheffield and Wheelock to Lyndon;
c. w. Kelly, Newport Center to New
port; G. II. Wright, Connecticut Con-
ference to Newport Center; A. J.
Green, Peacham to st. Johnsbury
Center; Frank Oldrig, Lowell to Shelf
field and Wheelock.
r. N. Joscalyn of Newport was ap-
pointed conference evangelist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
THE BURBECK
GIRL FOUND
BY POLICE AT
MANCHESTER

Manchester. N. H., April 25-Es-
ther Burbeck, missing Peabody, Mass,
girl was found here tonight. She
was taken into custody by Inspector
William Moher of the Manchester po-
lice department.
The girl told the police that her
reason for leaving home was that she
'felt her folks did not care for her."
She had over 500 in money and in her
valise was found 3S calibre revolt
yer, fully loaded. She declined to dis
cuss her finances or why she was
going west.
Asked to account for her move
ments Miss Burbeck claimed she went
first to Lynn then to Danvers, and
later to Lawrence, coming to Man
chester late this afternoon. She
claimed to have slept in the woods
around Lawrence for the past three
nights, but the police do not believe
her
Capt. James Hampston notified the
Peabody police and was informed that
the girls father will come to Man.
chester early tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

London, April 25-10 P. M-German rushes in Flanders
and the Woee where they claim to have had considerable
believed to be the foreunner of another big effort
to break through the Allies lines in the West
For many days Belgium has been sealed from the
walton of neutra while from Germany
being moved to the South take part the offensive
which they hope to carry them Paris and possibly break
the resistance of the Allies The attack in Flanders origin
ally eved at the French has been transferred to the Brit
sh line held by the Canadians, the right Of the French
and here for two days. the from the Dominion been
engaged in deadly contest with the Germans The latter
state in their official report that that they have made further
toward Ypres and that the British counter attacks
have been repulsed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
CONFERENCE OF METHOD|STS
AT WATERV|LLE IS CLOSED
ON SUNDAY AFTER G. DAYS
OF ENTHUSIASTIC SESSIONS

Waterville, Me-, April 25.-(Spe-
ciaD.-The closing hours Of the 21st
annual conference of Maine Method
lists, which opened in this city last
Tuesday, were characterized by the
same spirit of enthusiasm that has
prevailed over every session Of the
pressive sermon by Bishop John w.
Hamilton, D. D., Ii. D., was a grand
feature Of the morning service Sun
day, while the afternoon session was
devoted to the ordination of elders
and deacons. The great conference is
over, but the messages which were
delivered during the six days of meet
ings will be dispatched in the remain
ing days of the year. Rev. Joshua NJ.
Frost of Auburn and Rev. David B.
Holt of Portland were exchanged as
district superintendent by Bishop
John w. Hamilton at the closing ses-
sion of the Maine Methodist Confer
ence tonight. Mr.. Frost goes to the
Portland district and Mr.. Holt to the
Augusta district. The next session
will be held in Rumford in April, 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
A Love Feast

The Sunday morning session open
ed at $50 with a love feast, in charge
of Rev. D. 3. Holt. superintendent OF
the Portland district. This was fol-
lowed by a service at the City Opera
house at 1890. where Bishop John w
Hamilton delivered an impressive SER
mon, in which he endeavored to dis
credit all arguments which might be
presented in favor of atheism. He
was heard by a large and apprecia-
tive audience which filled the house tc
it's capacity. Music was offered by
the Methodist quartette.
The service in the afternoon was
begun with memorial addresses fol
the members Of the conference that
had died within the year; their close
ly related friends delivering the me-
moriams
Ordination Service
The ordination service was conduc-
ted by Bishop John w. Hamilton.
Miss Laura NJ. Langille Of Portland
was consecrated a deaconess and the
following men were ordained elders
]. P. Ingorslew of Berlin, E. F. Dough-
ty Of Naples, a. l.. Leech of Gorham
and n. F. Atwood of Newtield. The
following were received from other
denominations: William j. Layton
from the Canadian Methodist church,
J. Fl. Brokenshre from the Massachu-
sets Congregational church, and Will
liam w. Latte and H. S. Trueman from
the Evangelical Association.
The afternoon session closed with an
evangelistic service, a sermon being
delivered by Rev. George Edward
Reed, LII. D.
Saturdays Sessions
The first on the program Saturday
was a devotional service at $50 A. NJ,
which was conducted by Rev. H. A.
Clifford. This was followed at 9
O'Clock by a business session which
consumed the remainder of the fore
noon. At this meeting Rev. Alexander
Hamilton and Rev. F. NJ. Strout were
elected members Of the New England
Deacons' Association Of Boston. Re-
ports were presented by the various
committees. Resolutions were passed
whereby Rev. G.. r. Palmer Of Cum
berland was invited to deliver the con-
ference sermon at the 1916 meeting.
The following were received into the
conference on probation: William H.
Forbe, M. Gary Palmer, Harry G. Nc
Cam and Elmer H. Libby. On the
suggestion of Rev. H. E. Dunnack Of
Augusta, resolutions were passed pro-
viding for the churches of Maine to
send their pastors as delegates to the
Anti Saloon League convention in
July.
The sum of $4,000 was appropriated
for the conference claimants, and res
clutions were passed providing that all
ministers be assessed one-half of 1
per cent. of their salaries for the pur-
pose Of carrying on the commission for
raising the sum appropriated.
At the afternoon session the program
Continued on Page 4-coIumn g.
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SEWARD DEAD

Montrose, N. Y, April 25-Frederick
w. Seward, assistant secretary of
state in the cabinets of President Lin
coin, johnson and Hayes, and son of
the late Secretary of State William H.
Seward, died here today in his S5th
year. He leaves widow. Anna NJ.
Seward, and one brother, Gen. William
II. Seward.
Mr.. Seward was closely associated
with some Of the gravest events in the
nations history. 1t was he who was
sent on that memorable mission from
Washington to Philadelphia to warn
President Lincoln that his life was in
danger if he followed his schedule
through Baltimore Four years later he
figured in another stirring incident
after the assassination of Lincoln. He
was at his fathers bedside when Payne
one of Booths accomplices, pretending
to be 4 messenger with medicine for
Secretary Seward, suddenly drew a
navy revolver and beat Frederick Sew
ard into Inconsistencies, slashing
Secretary Seward many times. Payne's
efforts to kill failed. Both Stewards
eventually recovered. Later when cap
tured Payne was executed with others
involved in the plot.
Frederick W. Seward was born in
Auburn and was associated with his
distinguished father in all Of the lat
ters public activities. He was one of
the earliest leaders Of the Republican
party.
The funeral services will be held in
Auburn. and burial will be in the Sew
ard family plot in Fort Hill cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
RO0SEVE RESUMES WITNESS
STAND today EXAMINATION
CONTINUES UNDER COUNSEL WINS

cuse until needed" The attorney seem
ed to think that the plaintiff would not
be needed" until it was time for him
to take the stand. That, it was said
might be sometime next week.
The colonel held conference with his
counsel, too. This morning he went to
church and later in the day he motored
from the home of Horace S. Wilkinson.
a Progressive leader, whose guest he is,
to a local hotel. There he met the law
yers.
When he takes the stand again in the
morning the colonel will be asked about
his leaving the Republican fold and es-
tablishing the Progressive party. He
will also be asked about certain events
which occurred while he was in the
White House and about number of let
tiers. Some of these were said to have
passed between the plaintiff and the de-
PENDANT.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
THE GERMAN.
FLEET READY
FORC0NFLICT
|NNORTHSEA

London, April Pin a dispatch from
Copenhagen, the correspondent of the
Exchange Telegraph Co., says that lead
ing German papers, including the Tages
Zeltung and Nossissche Zeitung declare
that the German fleet is now willing to
accept battle in the North Sea. The en-
tire fleet, the papers declare, have been
sveral times cruising over the North Sea
vainly seeking the British fleet.
The Nossissche ZetunS says the Nor
wegian steamer Fcedin met the Ger
man fleet last Sunday off Helgoland.
The German commander said to the
captain of the Foedin that the German
fleet had one desire only, namely, to
engage the British feet, and he hoped
the British fleet might be found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
MASSACRE OF
ARMENIANS BY
MOHAMMEDANS

Tiiis, Trans Caucasia, April "a
P. M.-Via Petrograd and London,
April 25.-415 +. M.-Refugees who
have reached the Russian line report
that the massacre of Armenians by
Mohammedans is being continued on
even greater scale. They say that
all the Inhabitants Of 10 villages near
Van in Armenia. Asiatic Turkey, have
been put to death.
On being advised Of massacrees Err
zerum, Berjan and Zeitun and of the
conditions at Van, the Katolikos, head
of the Armenia church, at Etchmiad-
Yin, near Erivan. cabled to President
Wilson an appeal to the people Of the
United States on behalf Of the Arme-
mans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
SERIOUS STRIKE
= AT FAIRFIELD MILL
Poanders Aroused by Wage Differences Close
Plant of United Paper Board Co. by Rioting
and Threaten New Outbreak at Benton Falls
Today

coming of the officials was material in
checking the mob, and they dispersed
the crowd which scattered about the
island. y large number OF them stand
ing about the large tenement known as
the Bee Hive, where number of the
foreigners live
Chief of police Harrington then told
the men what they might expect if any
further attempts of that nature were
made. Edward f. Parker, superinten-
dent of the mill, tried 10 make clear to
those standing about that such actions
were unlawful and would be dealt with
accordingly.
BY this time large crowd had gather
ed and there seemed to be Il general spirit
of amusement, even among TIE suspect
ed disturbers. People stood about in
small groups, talking and laughing, and
it seemed as if the worst was over.
Second Demonstration
The machinery of the mill was stopped
as Mr. Parker thought it advisable, but
men were stationed about to be on the
lookout.
Shortly before noon the motor car was
barking shed to get a small quantity
of edgings, and that was when the second
demonstration took place.
a group of men who were evidently on
the lookout for any move from the mill
attacked the car for the second time and
the motorman was obliged to run back tc
the mill.
Late tonight it seemed to be quiet
around the island, but the calm is sus-
pected by many to proceed an anticipat-
ed outburst, so double precautions are be-
ing taken if any trouble should ensue.
peculiar situation is involved at the
Benton Falls mill as this is in kennebe6
county while the island mill is in Somer.
set. This places one under the protection
of Somerset authorities while the threat
across the river must be met by Kenne
bee officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

Fuse. N. T.. April 25.-Theodore
Sssevelt will resume the witness stand
Fhe supreme court here tomorrow and
'"mit to further cross-examination at
as hands of William NJ. WINS, chief
|"ansel for William Barnes, Jr., who is
lung Col. Roosevelt for $4,000 damages
alleged libel. The cross-examination
journeys connected with the case said
E.Asht, was likely to consume the whole
lomorrows session of court.
ar. Barnes arrived here this afternoon
|sOm Albany where he went to attend
|s"e private business when court was
.essed on Friday. He took part in a
Astny conference with Mr.. WINS and
sn announced that he would return to
'dhy tomorrow to be present at the
Spening Of the state constitutional
vention. Mr.. WINS said that Mr..
sues would not come back to SYRIA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
Counter Charge
ating gases.

Counter Charge
The Franksurter Zeitung justifies
the use of these missiles on the ground
that the allies have done likewise. The
German attack in the Woevre, or in
the Meuse hills, was directed against
the French positions to the southwest
Of Combres and, according to the Ber-
lin statement, the French suffered a
heavy defeat. Paris, however. says
that in a counter attack the Germans
were completely driven out OF the
French first line. which they had
pushed back.
These offensive movements by the
Germans have been made possible by
the state of the ground on the east
ern front, where operations are virtu-
ally impossible until the spring floods
have subsidized. Taking advantage of
| these conditions. the German general
staff transferred a large number of
troops to the west to make another
big effort, which shows that they are
not content to rely on a passive pol
icy.
It is believed that half a million new
German troops have reached Flanders
and that more guns and material are
to be used than were provided for the
original attempts to destroy the allied
armies in the West-attempts which
met with failure both in August and in
October.
In the meantime the eastern front is
enjoying a period Of comparative calm
except in the d-Carpathians, where the
Russians continue to attack the Aus
ward, where the Austrians and Germans
are trying to crush the Russian flank.
Both sides report success.
The operations in the Dardanelles ap-
parently are still confined to the bonn
bardment Of the Turkish entertainments.
while preparations are being made for
landing the allied forces, part Of which
is already on Turkish territory at Enos
and other points.
Italy and Greece continue to debate
what steps, If any, they will take, and
Rumania, it is believed, waits on Italy's
decision. 1t is stated that Austrian and
German diplomats at Rome are prepared
to recommend acceptance of Italy's
terms, but are waiting for instructions
from Vienna, which must have the last
word in the matter.
Greece. too. is considering terms which.
however. come from the Allies, and Ath-
ems in torn by divided opinion, the adj
herents Of ex-Premier Vernizelos de-
manding immediate Intervention, and the
government supporters insisting that the
integrity Of the country must be guaran-
teed before Greece takes up arms. A dis
patch from Athens tonight says that
decision is expected sometime this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
'TAKING0F
HILL 90
Eye Witness Story of
the Thrilling Scenes
When British Charged
Intrenchments
PRECEDED ATTACK
BY LAYING MINES

London, April 25, p. m.-"Trench-
es parapets and sand bags disappear
ed" says the official "eye witness" in
describing the effect Of the explosion
of the British mines which preceded
the recent attack and capture by the
British of hill No. 60 to the southeast
Of Ypres.
THE whole surface Of the ground,
the narrative continues, assumed
strange shapes. Soil was torn into
huge craters; there large mounds of
fallen debris to be seen. AS the
reports Of the explosion died away and
while dense columns Of smoke and
dust still hung in the air, our men led
by their officers sprang from the
trenches and rushed across the inter-
vening space of some 40 to 60 yards
lying between our line and the gaping
craters before them, the front covered
by the attack being only some $50
yards in length.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
BAILEY BREAKS
HAMMER RECORD

Oreno, Me-, April A.-The new Eng
the 16-pound hammer was broken at the
University of Maine interclass meet to-
day by II. p Bailey Is of Dexter. Bal
lev. who established the record of 16ift.
s lain. at the New England meet at
Cambridge last year, today threw the
hammer 16Sft. 4 3-4n.
Frank D. French II of Wappingers
Falls, N. Y, jumped oft. Gin. breaking
the Maine intercollegiate record.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26

Conditions and General Forecast
Washington. April 25-Conditions
The general distribution Of pressure
over the United States has undergone
no appreciate change in the last "a
hours, and as a result warm weather
continued Sunday generally east of
the Rocky mountains. There have
been local rains in the last "a hours in
Maine.
Elsewhere the weather remained fair.
The weather will be generally fair
Monday and Tuesday.
The temperature will rise in New
England.
Forecast: Northern New England:
Cloudy Monday; Tuesday fair.
Southern New England, Eastern
New York: Fair Monday and Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
FAIR

Boston, April 25.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity:
Fair Monday and probably Tuesday:
steadily rising temperature, moderate
variable winds.
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Thrusting Reinforcements Of 100000 to Front
In Belgium for Big Effort to Break Al
lied Line in West==The Flanders Attack Is
Transferred
MEN FROM CANADA DESPERATELY WITHSTAND
FIERCE ASSAULTS BY GERMAN FORCES

French Accounts Furnish Different Version,
Declaring Allies Counter Attacks Continue
with Success Reiter ate Charge That Ger
mans Make Use of Asphyxiating Gases IT.
ally, Greece and Rum ania Continue Debates
Over Action
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-26
French J Contradict

'Tke French account, on the other
hand, declares that the allies counter
attacks continue with success and that
the British hold all their positions and
repeats the charge that the Germans
are using bombs containing asphyxi-
ating gases.