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The Washington times., 1915-11-27
Deetjen Is Captain.

MIDDLETOWN. Conn. Nov. .
Waldemar Deetien. Of Montclair. n. Y.
Weslcyan's star right halfback. was
elected captain of the team for the
coming year today. This was his sec
ond year on the team. having previously
played at quarterback. BesideS his
football work. Deetien Is a star track
man, holding the college record in the
220-yard dash and tieing the record in
the Toward dash. He also won his
letter in basketball two years ago.
The Washington times., 1915-11-27
Y.M.C.A. Basketball Team
Wins From Peck Chapel

The Y. NJ. c. A. ouint defeated the
Peck Chapel five in the Y. NJ. c. A.
synasium last night In a hard fought
game, 80 to % The game was marked
hv brilliant playing by both teams.
while the performance % Scott and
Daniel. NJ the Peck uuint, and Harrcli.
~ the Y boys. stood out in contrast.
The Washington times., 1915-11-27
Offers Cubs Good Place.

CHICAGO. Nov. 81. - Hattiesburg,
Miss. wants the Cubs to disport on its
ball lot April s and ! and offers a goodly
wad as an inducement.
The Washington times., 1915-11-27
Cubs Challenge Tigers.

CHICAGO. Nov. 2I.-The Cubs have
challenged Detroit to a series of two
games at New Orleans, April 3 and 4,
They will play the Cleveland Indians
there April 2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
THREE STATE PRISON CONvICTS GIVEN
FREEDOM BY GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL
BRISTOL REFERENDUM CASE Is ARGUED
Pardons Granted to Melvin Bessey, Louigi Car
dinelli and Semblise D Andrea-Gov. Curtis
Thinks He May Ask Supreme Court to Help
Him Decide Bristol Case

The Governor and Council Wednes-
day morning granted pardons to three
convicts serving sentences at the
State prison at Thomaston; an uncon-
ditional pardon to Melvin Bessey of
Bowdoinham. serving life term for
the murder Of his wife; a conditional
pardon to Luigi Cardineni of Nor
cross, serving a life term for the MUIR
der OF d fellow Italian named Sam
oni: and q conditional pardon to Sem
blise D Andrea of Portland. sentenced
to serve u years for manslaughter
following the killing Of Victor Nor
canio.
In the case of Melvin Ressey Hon.
.1SOi &c L. w Gems VI 7 Ill IlSiU dLppSdItU
for the, petitioners and stated that
pardon was asked for on two grounds:
first, that the State failed to furnish
q transcript of the evidence upon
which Bessey was convicted as re-
CURED by the statutes and, second.
that as a prisoner Bessey had been
faithful and obedient At
torney Weeks sketched the events
leading to the killing of Lucretia B.
Bessey, Bessey's second wife, graph
ically and with fidelity to fact as it is
available in the lack Of transcribed
records of evidence. He then made an
eloquent appeal for Bessey's pardon,
reading letters. and giving his view
point as to the ACCESSIBILITY Of elem
ency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29

Among those recommending the
granting of pardon to Melvin Bes-
sey were ex-Wardens Norton, Wiggin
and Ham, and Warden Warehouse;
former Prison Inspectors Frank H.
Hargraves, Matthew c. Morrill, and
the late Hon. e. p. Mayo; members
of the jury which convicted Bessey,
Joseph White (foreman), Of West
Bath, George F. jackson Of Bath, and
Ernest A. Johnson Of Bath; Chaplain
Eugene B. Allen Of the State prison;
numerous citizens Of Bowdoinham and
Fairfield by petition; and a number
of prominent citizens Of the State by
letter. H-Warden Frank ]. Ham WAS
present and gave testimony; the 9TH
81 Recommendation were written.
Bessey was committed to the State
nrisou, Sept. ]. 1894. 1t the age Of
4s At the pardon hearing II was
statedp that his wsee met death at his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
To Increase
the British
Arms Supply

London, July IS, $40 P. M-Sixteen
national munitions factories under gov
eminent control have been established
in England, and, after consultation
with the French ministry, the British
government has decided to set up an
additional 10 large establishments.
The announcement was made in the
House of Commons this evening by
the minister Of munitions, David Lloyd
George. These new factories are being
erected in the vicinity of the arsenals
and the existing armament establish
ments, and, according to Mr.. Lloyd
George. when the government has COM
pleted in a few weeks the developments
on which it is now engaged the supply
of shells would be doubled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
Decided Tuesday

! The Justice added that he had plan
bed to pass the day with his wife and
Daughter
Il virtually arrived al my decision
Tuesday night" he said, but spent
kany hours since then phrasins and
brranging the opinion"
Then the justice spoke for several
nilaStse on the law involved in the
- Only newspapermen. his score
I Sand his brother, Michael Ford,
clerk. were present. None OF
= Ms counsel was there.
Becker was said at that very
II to be visiting her doomed hus-
10 sing sing.
$500 Word Decision
Fords decision contained
a5M words. II goes into the de-
q the affidavits filed by the at
eys for Becker and declared that
- evidence preferred is Of the most
par culumnative and hence is unsuf-
|1cient.''
Referring TO the plea of W. Bourke
cochran. chief counsel for Becker, that
she right TO grant new trial is inner
ta' IN the court, the decision says:
cannot find any where in the au
F'norities even suggestion that this
F'eurt possesses any such inherenD
'ower On the contrary, as has been
nileed out, the power is granted by
mite and must be exercised in strict
pliance with il"
- studied the authorities and ex-
Pc the affidavits, conviction has
sn upon me that il Ga new triaD
0un not be granted without disre-
the law and attempting to
ksurp the functions of another de-
1rtment Of government.
Inc motion is therefore denied"
a Case Of Benham
me decision refers at some length
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
Support for Army

This" the minister said, will not
merely enable US to support our men,
but will enable them to cleave their
way through to victory"
Mr.. Lloyd George explained that I'M
til the new factories are built, the
work Of his department will be directed
TO speeding up existing contracts.
During three months his department
had succeeded in adding nearly 10000
men and women-nearly half Of the
(Continued on Page 12-Col. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
AFFIDAVIT SET FORTH NO newly FOUND
EVIDENCE AND THEREFORE DISRECARDED

4 ew York. July 2s-Justice John
Ia Of the supreme court tonight de-
80 new trial to Charles Becker,
fsr police lieutenant under
-.@nce@ death for instigating the
murder of man Rosenthal, the
gambler This y ,eision means that
Becker must be aeotrocuted on Fri
BAY
Justice Ford announced his decision
b. u o'clock tonight in his chambers,
where he had labored for several days
anG nights on the briefs submitted
Ter ana against the application for a
new trial. He called the waiting
into his chambers and
b. his secretary handed them copies
b his typewriter decision. the justice
Eaid.
4 have denied the motion for a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29

hands in May, 1924, as the result of
a quarrel coming in a period when
Bessey was deeply disturbed by the
gossip of busybodies touching upon
the fidelity Of Mrs Bessey to her hus-
band. He was at that time and had
previously been a temperate, indus
trlous, and upright citizen of Fairfield
and Bowdoinham. Statements at the
hearing bring out the information that
be has been a model prisoner at the
State prison and during the last 10
years has been a ''trusty," living out
side the prison walls to care for the
prison pigs. hens and cows.
Alfred Bessey of Brighton, son Of
Melvin Bessey by his first wife, left
Augusta Wednesday afternoon for
Thomaston. He viii take his father.
who is now e. years of age, to his
own home in Brighton.
Cardinelli Case
Louigi Cardinelli killed the Italian Sa-
r1oni in Norcross in August. 1907, in the
heat of a quarrel which. it is claim
ed. was of Samoni's making. Irving T.
Vernon of Portland represented the petit
IoAefS ana amongst oL4lST papers pre-
scented petitions from the man parents
in Italy aid certified testimonials from
Italy tending to show that Cardinelli
was a man of good conduct and of a
peaceable nature, whereas Samoni was
cutie the opposite. Attorney Vernon
asked that Cardinell be nardoned upon
condition that he 60 AT once to his home
in Italy, where he is sorely needed as a
Continues on Page 12-Col. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
SACO is RAISING
MONEY FOR FACTORY

saco. Me-. July Y.-samuel M Hall,
chairman of the soliciting committee of
the Saco Board Of Trade, announced
Tuesday that $1,000 of the $4,000 needed
to build q shoe factory for a Chicago
wholesale concern had been subscribed.
1t was stated Tuesday that if the
amount cannot be raised by subscription
q national bank in the city will furnish
the balance. A meeting of those who
have pledged money for the project will
be held Wednesday evening. when a
stock company will be formed and the
first steps taken for incorporation
1t is expected that building will com
mence in August. A number OF tene-
ment houses will be built before snow
flies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29

London July 28.-1O1O P. M.-Ahough the Germans
using strong renforceents of guns they
yet succeeded in breaking the Russian resistance
around Warsaw Kovno Courand provinces in each
which sectors heavy fighting has been progress
y fortnight.
Except for the capture of the village Goworow
Narew front and number of prisoners and machine guns
that point and between Mtau Nieen the German
fetal report issued today does claim any advance.
In fact General Won Bueow north and Field Mar
shall Won Hndenbur who crossed the Narew at some points
being held by Russian counter which, although
costly the Russians show that still plenty of fight
left in them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
Won Mackensen Blocked

NOu N1dChcNSeN BLOCKED
In the southeast Field Marshal Won
Mackensen's attack on the Lublin-
Chelm railway seems for the moment
to have come to standstiI, although
he. too, is receiving reinforcements
and assistance from the Austrians
who succeeded in crossing the Bug at
Zokal
West of Warsaw the Germans an
nounce the capture Of the village Of
Piorunov, which is about Is miles
west Of the fort line of the city; so
that not much progress has been made
on this front.
Renews Allies Hope
There is a good deal in the Russian
and German official reports which
Continued on Page 12-coI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29

Washington, July 28Am erican marines landed to-
day Port Au Prince Haiti the lives and property
of Americans and other foreigners Rear Admiral Capeton
advised navy department tonight had sent
force ashore from the Washngon Rear Admiral
acting secretary of the navy declined make the
sage public said Caperton had the situation
hand"
Charge dAares Davis Port Au Prince sent fol-
lowing message received late today:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
WEDNESDAYS ROUNDS
N lOnGWOOD TENNIS

Boston, July 2s.-The defeat Of W.
NJ. Johnston OF San Francisco by Nat
W. Niles of this city in the fourth
round of the Longwood cricket clubs
annual lawn tennis singles tournament
today, was the only noteworthy up
set in the meeting thus far.
r. Norris Williams, End. the nation
al title holder, was in his best form
OF the season in vanquishing G. P.
Gardner, Jr, the present state cham
pion, in straight sets. An interesting
contest 10 expected tomorrow when he
meets o. J. Grifan OF San Francisco.
The eastern doubles champion tour
nament deveIoped no matches Of great
Interest,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
Charles Becker Must Die
in Electric Chair Under
Decision Of Justice Ford
in Denying Him New Tria|

1orrner Police Lieutenant Of New York City Is
Doomed to Give Life for Murder Of Gambler
Rosenthal-The Justices Birthday and He
Declares It 'Pretty Tough Way to Spend It
None of Beckers Counsel Present at An
nouncement Made While Beckers Wife Wis
its Prisoner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29

to the case of r. c. Benham, which
was urged by Mr.. Cochran as grounds
for granting a new trial. II declares
that the resemblance between the Ben
ham and Becker motions is that the
defendants in each had knowledge of
the facts sought to be proved at the
time Of trial and was not permitted
by lawyers to testify concerning them.
Continued on Page 12-Coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
MOBILIZATION
IS EXTENDED
over SIBERIA

Petrograd, July 2s.-Cvia London, liz
P. M).-An imperial ukase issued today
calls to the colors men born in 1886.
1t is reported that governmental or
der is about to be issued for a general
mobilization throughout Siberia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
Strong Reinforcements
for the Germans Have
Not Yet Resulted in
AnyAppreciable Adj
vance for Opera
tons by Teutons
CONFIDENCE GROWS
WITH ALLIED FORCES

Russian Counter At
tacks Hold up General
Won BuelOw and Field
Marshal Won linden.
burg Won Macken-
sens Advance Along
Lublin-Chelm r all
way Brough t to a
Standsil Only Re-
ported German Ad-
vance Is Miles West
OF Warsaw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
Guillaume Killed

Guillaume Killed
al about II o'clock This morning
the Washington entered the harbor
just after President GuiIlaume had
been taken from the French legation
by mob and killed. They dismem-
bered him before the legation gates.
They then paradsd the streets with
portions Of his body on poles"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
American Marines Landed
atPort All Prince Following
Murder Of Pres. Guillaunle

Rear Admiral Caperton in Charge Of City Al
though Without Force Enough to Quell Dis
orders GuillaHme Dragged from French Le-
CATION by Mob, Shot to Death, Dismembered
And Paraded Through Streets u. S. Will
Attempt Re-establishment of Peace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
Boston Forecast

Boston, July 2S.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Thursday local
showers: Friday probably fair: not
much change in temperature: mod
crate south winds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Weather forecast for New England:
Cloudy Thursday; probably local
showers. Friday probably fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29
Aren't All Face
Powders The Same p

A woman cropped this remark III
our store last week. We prompt
iy assured her that there was q
difference and that II was danger
Gus to use anything that wasn't
clean and pure. There 10 no de-
pertment Of the store in which we
take 4 greater pride than in our
show counter devoted to face pow
ders and soaps.
We would be pleased to show you
some Of the distinctive advantages
Of such powders AZ BABCOCk'S
CORYloPSIS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-29

me decision refers at some Length
The Detroit times., 1915-10-01

exciting enough Tor Helen. She
likes some one 70 take her
by storm" Herbert's telephone calls
are too regular. and she can never
tell when jim will call up or even
come 10 see her,
The other evening Mr.. Kent was
over; they were AL ready 10 go to
the theater when the phone rang
and Helen answered Immediately
she sat down and made herself com
Portable, and ! knew it was Jim on
the wire.
"Oh. yes, hello, Jimmy heard
her say. Il will be so pleased II you
do. and I'll Try TO arrange so that }
can stay later than usual. Mr.. Kent
felt quite embarrassed, and left the
room.
want Helen TO give jim up. out
she insists that he's all right and
Just good pal so what am ] to
do? OF all The times ! have met
and talked 70 Mr.. Burns, he has
never looked me straight in the
eyes. | don't trust him. Fondly,
EDITH
The Detroit times., 1915-10-01
Beth; The Girl
"Who Went Right
By Ethel
Lloyd
Patterson
No. l4S-Mr. Redmond.

But how strange that a girl as
yoang and attractive as you are
should go out as little as you imply
YOU do"
Not very strange" | explained.
"Wh,n / Was little girl my fam
lis had some money My sister and
brother and myself naturally formed
our circle of acquaintances among
the people of our own kind. Then
my father was taken i'll. | had to
go t. work. rhe girls | had previ'
ously known did not work, They
continued 10 go 10 their parties and
tees. no longer had time, OF
money. 70 keep mp the life they did
Naturally dropped away from
them. Ia the line OF work am al
tempting now am still too nearly
an amateur 70 have friends among
the people OF position in It"
The Detroit times., 1915-10-01

Nonsense Nonsense oroke III
MIR. richmond. I'm sure anybody
ought TO be proud ~ know siri
who has worked as bravery rs that.
But you Won't be able To keep IL up
unless YOU have some recreation.
Now. I'm old enough to be your
father. There can be no harm III
our case i'm mixing business emu SO
cial relations. Why not come 10
dinner with me? know wonder
ul little place. in the lower part
OF the city. where they serve the
best spaghetti In town. Every oody
who is anybody goes there mean
all the artists in the city. The men
and women who really are Going
things that count. suppose you
come with me Saturday night !
will introduce YOU To some OF ,hes"
people. who will be interested In
you and your work: and you won
be lonely any longer
never had heard Of Bohemia
except In my story books. In their
pages pictures OF II had been paint
ed in glowing colors. Romantic
brilliant: kind-hearted generous !
tancied that here were the people
OF my own kind" The people FOR
whose friendship | had been seek.
ing unconsciously for years. And
this man who sat before me. AT his
desk. held the key to the enchant
The Detroit times., 1915-10-01

arest Mother:
L am not q man hater," nor am
N1udiced against all OF Helen S
Hs0x tor the selfish reason that
III her with me always-for have
Nv met 4 man that think could
5He Helen happy. Herbert Kent
4is name, and he's young law
from Kansas. 1t may be a wo-
~ intuition.
Z believe Helen likes Mr.. Kent
me acts SO different when he's
Ind, but at the same time her
Ire moments are taken up by Jim
IAa. the fellow that broke Agnes
~ BY not marrying her. You re-
hber Agnes, who lived a few
s from US and was such a pretty
noid Helen just what I thought
What | knew about this fellow
and. mother. l believe he has
- had character. know OF
III girls whose love he won by
coSelese lovemakins." and all
Nh heart-broken.
W lint think Mr.. Kent is quite
The Detroit times., 1915-10-01
Here They Are. Fall Fash
ion Rules for 1915

Fashion has sent forth Aer edlct
OH 1915 fall styles.
Through The Fashion Art
T.ea quo OF Ainyrica--friend and
counselor 70 wcl!-drossed Ameri-
can ,omtn she Las sent the fol
loving Pre- elamation TO dress
makers throughout the country.
These ar the rules you should
-na-.e- in ~Sar vaIity case before
YOU tay your fall OUTFIT
Waistlire - Normal. that
IS in she place nature intend
et E. ~ be.
skirt Lcrgth-Thres 20 six
fnchec from floor.
Skirt Ndth--At least five
yards.
Sleeves - Long for day
wear. This is imperative. the
short sIee,ed blouse is quite
out Of Il.
Separate Goats Full
length.
Princess Gowns--ln high
favor: all the smart gowns
will be buttoned Up the back.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-01

s,.oui is % common a condition va.
II neei hardly be set a. 4 goa. lei
the truth cannon TOO often be slateo
shat Christian Endeayor IL exc. ana
always For the Church. The soe1
ETY. that IL not serving It's own
church is assuredly not serving ths
cause of Christian Endeayor.
More OF missions means also more
OF the Master.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-01

ed gardens. he was offering TO take
me into them. Had I been a little
more experienced | would have real
lied he scarcely looked the part Of
the character his words would Inn
ply. A rather leathery skin; a thin
Tipped mouth turned down al the
corners IN what fancied 10 be
strength. and which was in reality
weakness Too prominent eyes.
with criss-cross OF wrinkles at
their corners; a nervous. claw.like
hand. This was the man who could
introduce me 10 the men and won.
The Detroit times., 1915-10-01

PUSHES the imPerious current ''
youth
Inst IL ,F.s time my friend SIei'a
had "A caance to go out with h'u'
seal comedy road company III
suaII mart. The call Tor her ser
vices MAS hurried There was
scamper 81 a week or ten days rusn
rehearsals. then. almost before l
raal,y,d il she vas gone. For the
erst time in many months was
alone. or rather comparatively
alone; for now had my smah
Ruly. my sisters baby 20 work Tor
and 70 love. And did adore MN
I think. quite imparually, ne VAS
one OF the sweetes' babies l ever
saw. His hair was light, and CURED
in an absurd waving crown on MIS-
head. Ills checks were very ~"
and his gray eyes very big tie
chuckled 70 himself oil the l'he
Eternally ne seemed 10 be carry INK
on most AMUSING conversation
with somebody could not see OF
en- and often | used 10 SIT ana ils,en
20 him. and almost understand ms
quaint baby language
Nevertheless. was young ana
normal girl. loved my sister
baby like TO watch his happ heS'
But | could not help wanting some !,
sort Of happiness oil my own. 40
day in my studio J ben. 2''F .A'
drawing board or stood '.'a.. III ,
easel l scarcely toeE ..-' 20
NY lunch A. i."' .'
would to1' s' Eet '''i'
him u H. Ha.' .iia' GER al -
and tako hta Tor g se3- N.-.S' . h'..
Annc p.-0a~c- no e'n''s
O'Clock. 81, the '.'.s i.-'S
asleep ia lis -'h
faced q long .veH.HF ''' .-' ''i'
Daring 'a'es 3 --'
hecarr c.,~ t.''
ra errreU-. eren.7 .'.i'
,-Gh oct even r1- ~ e
long lgff Strain G" nv y
-7- -'N som "r's'r o' N'h NJ 20
r~Hr7 ever COS 'ek"A 9 gag
iFa''rs TIC cam s'fi'1e ~ ''
content hoca7 r. crac. -,s' -I
there as 3c ne ife ~ ro1s
stream ~ eprirs B7se-'ta ~
The Detroit times., 1915-10-01
AZ William r, ELLIs

~ WILLIAM T., ELLIS
Yyhen this western continent gets
orgas(xing aud utilizing all its
eoufce4 after the fashion of Ger.
IN Eutopean countries Though
AothSr this sacrifice of individual
M - wholly desirable Is another
6esff6nl. we shall surely make
later use of the inspirationsl and
oc6tIonal potentialities of the
flssisn Endeavor movement and
che Sunday school. Here are liz
ny millions of impressionable
6uk people already organized and
otlabIe. The channels for reach
20 ana Influencing them are well
Hwn. They touch the lives OF their
inb<rs week by week. and in the
Sot sensitive part. We talk about
o influence OF the drama and OF
~ moving picture; both together
S less potent In shaping character
"a ideals than those religious or
Snlsstions OF youth. Viewed from
&is angle, the efficiency and enthu
Spm ri Christian Endeavor so
ofy becomes a matter OF import
~ not only TO the church. but
- TO the community.
The increase OF sincere piety
npne the youth OF country is OF
80 importance than any other
nsure OF national defense.
3k.<
yTWo factors, say the wise men in
y iseld OF education, are necessary
81 the development of character
The Detroit times., 1915-10-01
FRIDAY. OCTOBER 1, 1915.

on who were doing things thaf
counted" This was the FAIRY
Prince who was to lead ME into the
Enchanted Land of Art and beautys
Had my eyes been less blinded by
youth and longing would have
known "a
The Detroit times., 1915-10-01

Dol,y-wasu't il awful Grace got
beyond her depth. and
pa.sy-Nes-yes
noily-And vas saved by TAT
man with wife and nine children :