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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13

Portland. Me. May 12.-(SpeciaD.-
At the Grand Court Convention, For
eslers OF America held in Portland re-
suited as follows: Grand chief ranger.
Fred ". Hefferman. Augusta: grand
sub-chief ranger. {. O. 3oduc &c
Bangor: grand treasurer, J. /. McCaT-
thy. Portland: grand financial secre
,ary. A. 6. Wilson, Wcstbrook: gran |
recording secretary. i. J. Cronin,
Lewiston: grand lecturer. Nm. Nc
Mann. Bath; grand senior woodland. T.
J Wilson, Waterville; grand junior
woodland, T. ]. Curran, Lewiston ,
grand senior beadle. r. j. Beatty.
Westbrooh: grand Junior headlc, y.
Lee, Portland; grand trustees. +. !.
Fairy, Portland; G. l.. Morgan. Port
land: Jos. CarZarro, Portland: past
grand chief ranger. WIN. J. Rogers,
Court Falmouth, Portland delegate 10
San Francisco Supreme Court Con-
vention. W. J. Rogers; alternate, L. A.
Urbano.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
POPE BENEDICT IS
DEPRESSED BY THE
EVENTS IN ITALY

San Sebastian. Spain. via Paris. May
II. $50 A. M.-Pope Benedict is great
ly depressed by the trend of events in
Italy and believes the intervention of
that country in the war, is only a ques-
ton of days. according to apparently
authentic information received here
The Pontiff is reported to be greatly
concerned regarding the possible effect
war would have on the relations be-
tween the Quirinal and the Vatican.
He has decided, it is said, not only
to invite the German. Austrian and Ba-
varian ambassadors accredited to the
Vatican to leave Rome, but to with
draw the Papal nuncios from the
courts Of countries which would be
histile to Italy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13

Washington, May ia revolution that
would wipe out Americas present indus
trial and political system and establish
an ideal era CT freedom was described
to the Federal Commission on Industrial
Relations today as the ultimate object
of the Industrial Workers Of the World
by William ID. Haywood, its secretary
and treasurer.
y world in which labor, organized into
a vast compact union, should control all
the means of production and in which
there should he no such thing as cap
ital' was held up by Haywood as his
land of promise He declared that i'm
placable war between labor and captal.
ending with a great general strike and
confiscation of the means of production
could bring the workers TO that ideal ex-
istence.
This is class struggle that must 60
on he told the commission There can
be no identity of interest between the
workers, who have only their labor now
err and such men as Rockefeller and
Morgan and their stockholders. who con-
tribute nothing to production The strug-
gle will go on despite everything this
commission can do or can recommend to
Congress. The battle is inevitable We
must fight for what capital now con-
trols-the means of production. tools, ma
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
ADJUSTMENTS
THE LlTTLEST REBEL"
Calls On the Journal-WiIl Visit Three
Gays In Capital City

The journal enjoyed a pleasant call
W edneSday afternoon from dainty
little Miss Constance Arbutus Robin
son, who arrived III the city Wednes-
day morning from New York City es-
peclaily for an engagement with the
Star Stock Company now at the Op-
era house and will appear the rest of
the week in the "Littlest Rebel" by
Edwin Temple, taking the star part Of
The Littlest Rebel" a part which
she has many times played, including
years run in New York, beside a
long road engagement. The play will
be given Thursday. Friday and Satur-
day evening with matinees on Friday
and Saturday evenings. Miss Robin
son will receive the children after the
matinee of Saturday afternoon.
The ''Littlest Rebel tells the Jour-
nal that she began on the stage at tho
age of four years and has been at it
ever since, travelling with her mother
and sister, but making this trip alone.
She admits being nine years of age.
but she has the presence and all the
assurance of a much older person.
She is perfect blond and her golden
hair, blue eyes and fair complexion.
with her attractive costume caught
the attention of all wherever she APP
peared yesterday.
Little Miss Robinson tells us that
she began her theatrical work with
Chauncey Olcutt, in "Old Limerick
Town" She appeared as "Meenie"
with the late Joseph jefferson in
Rip Van Wrinkle" and thought tina !
she most enjoyed her part with
Charles Cherry in Seven Sisters
( She first took the part of The Littl-
F! est Rebel in New York and has since
] played in many parts of the country.
The Journal man asked the stereo-
typed Il suppose you enjoy the WORK
of the STAGE" and was quietly but in
decided tone told of course / en-
Joy it-I am making the stage my pro-
fossion.'
Miss Constance Arbutus Robinson
also says she likes the city. though
she was born in Vermont and goes
every summer to the country to pass
the hot weather. She feels fully COM
retent 20 travel even from New YORK
into the wilds of Maine all-soul-alone
and expects and intends to have a
beautiful time willie she is in the
. Capitol city She cordially invites all
the people TO come and see her, both
Young and old and will welcome tho
children at the reception after the
Saturday matinee. though she did
sigh when told of the plan, and say
when asked if she objected:
"Oh. no. do not object. I shall be
very pleased to meet all the children
land she is nine). but you know. [
do get so awfully hungry by the end
of the afternoon performance"
The Littlest Rebel will go with
the company to Lewiston for a three
DAYS enga cement in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
ATHENS REPORT SAYS
MINES MENACE THE
SAFETY OF AEGEAN

Paris. May 12.-5.35 A. MA Havas
dispatch from Athens says:
"A floating mine which exploded a,
-Amyssios near Moudros Usland Of
Lemnos). killed five persons, according
TO an official dispatch from Lemnos
In view of the large number of mines
which have been carried by currents
from the Dardanelles into the Aegean
sea, the Greek authorities have issued
warning to navigators.
Information obtained from a relia-
BILE source is to the effect thta Turk
ish troops in Syria have been ordered
to Gallipoli peninsula as the losses
there have been exceedingly heavy.
The number of corps in Syria is I'M
known but they are composed chiefly
OF veteran troops
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
Russians Are ON Offensive
In Eastern GaliCia and
Driving the Austrians Back

London. May 12.-C1-2a Z, M).-Another
big battle has been added TO those taking
Mace in Flanders and western Galieia,
.@,he Russians having taken the offensive
km eastern Galicia, Bukowina and along
D p0eister river. According to the
Eussian report the Muscovites have driv-
en- the Austrians back along a front of
over 40 miles. capturing many prisoners
and making great haul of booty. The
Russians are said to be taking energet-
.c action against the Germans who raided
their Baltic provinces and have recap
tured the town of Shawl, while in CEN
trail Poland they are on the offensive
along the Bzura river. Heavy fighting
MISC is reported from the Gallipoli PENN
eQla and the Dardanelles, where the An
clo-FrenCh troops on Friday last had ad-
, Vanced TO the vicinity of krtha. some
i've miles from the point where they
!. landed and from the entrance to the
straits, Since then the fleet has recon-
. snenced a heavy bombardment of the
forts in the parrows. an indication, it is
elieved here, that the troops have got
IN such good positions that they no long
e require Ile support OF the SnlpS IRE.
The greatest interest. hover, centers In
the great battles which are being fought
from the Belgian coast TO Arras, in
northern France, ana the battle in west
e'n Gahcia, where the Russians are still
failing back before the onslaught of the
Ecrmanc allies.
In the battle in Flanders the Germans
continue their attacks against the British
lines east Of Ypres, where they on Sat
friday and Sunday and almost daily since
then have launched tremendous attaol.s.
These attacks, according TO the narrative
ol the Official British eye witness" is.
sued tonight. had some initial success.
hut since have been repulsed with unva-
rElng regularity until the ground is lit
orally heaped with dead" The nara
tive says the action RESOLVED itself On
oar part into pure killing"
The eve witness adds that tie d.
tenders also suffered heavy losses. as
they had no counter ATTACK in an "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
SCENES OF PANIC
NEAR THE SWISS
BORDER REPORTED

London. May 12, go P. M.-The Eve
ming News today received dispatch
from its correspondent at Lugano. i'll
Switzerland. not far from the Italian
frontier. who says that scenes of in
describable panic are occurring on the
border. Several thousand Italians are
waiting for trains 10 take them back
to Italy. At Udine, in northeastern
Italy, the mayor Of the city is proNid
ing temporary accommodations for the
increased population.
Italian steamers, the correspondent
continues, are bringing from lara, in
Dalmatia, hundreds of Austro- Italians
who are fearful of reprisals at the
hands of the AuStrians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13

french's laconic message asserts that
al German efforts to break through
HaVe failed. The British field marshal
says nothing Of the part British
troops are taking in the offensive in
the direction of Lille.
The situation of the huge eastern
battlefield IS still obscure. but it is
evident that the gains are not all al
the expense Of the Russians The of
fetal reports from Petrograd and Ber-
In arc SO divergent. however, that
militay experts are loath TO commit
themselves.
Interest is undated in develop
ments at WASHINGTON and dispatches
from America are read eagerly in the
hope Of obtaining clew TO the prob
able action Of President Wilson. The
Globe says:
IF America is too proud 70 fight let
US at least he thankful for King Al
hert's shocking loss Of dignity"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
DANIELS HAS. NO
IDEA OF GIVING up
NAVAL MANEUVERS

Daniels today told inquirers he had
not even considered abandoning the
review of the Atlantic fleet in New
York. When last he talked with
President Wilson, Mr.. Daniels added,
the President had not altered his pur-
pose to go to New York for the re-
view on May IL and IS.
Presidents attendance upon any func-
'Of course" said the secretary. the
ton is always dependent upon the
state Of public affairs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13

confused and despite exertion made at
late hour by neutralists is undeni-
ably grave. 1t would be a mistake to
ascribe significance to former Prem
Ter Giolitti's interview with the King,
as during the entire crisis the King
has always declined to put himself in
the foreground and depart from the
role of a strictly constitutional mon
arch- who is subject to the will of the
cabinet.
All available news, moreover.
makes it clear that military prepara-
tons continue invessantly. Therefore
the task of those who are still trying
to avert catastrophe is almost su-
perhumanly great. Signor Giolitti is
indeed a statesman whose ability is
equal to very difficult problems, and if
he intends to prevent war he will, per-
haps, with his knowledge of the po-
litical terrain. find effective means
where any other person would fail.
So today it is not necessary complete
ly to abandon the last hope, although
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
ANN FEDERATION OF
ARTS OPENS ANNUAL
CONVENTION, Wash,

Washington. May 1.-THE American
Federation of Arts, of which Robert /.
DeForest is president, opened it's annual
convention here today.
All of the art museums in this coun-
try with but one exception are chapters
of this federation as well as a majority
Of the art societies throughout the Unit
ed States.
The general subject under considera-
ton will be art education with special
reference to cultural and industrial de-
velopment.
The speakers will be men and women
Of national and, in some instances, inter-
national note in the art world.
Today's session of the convention will
be devoted to the address of President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13

west coast of County Cork, fact which
upsets the contention that the current,
wind and tides had so scattered the bod
les of victims as to make the recovery
Of any considerable number of them ques-
tionable. The news of the sighting of
these bodies was conveyed to Webb
Ware. secretary of Alfred Gwynne Van
derbilt, who has been most vgilant in
his search for Mr.. Nanderblts body and
in urging that no effort be spared to find
the dead body before it was too late.
Rain fell nearly all day in Queenstown.
making more dismal the work of identi-
fying the bodies in the norgues and plac-
ing them in collins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
KEEP FLEET ON
ATLANTIC COAST

Washington. May I2.-Secretarv
Daniels said tonight he had not finally
determined TO abandon plans Tor
sending the Atlantic feet through tbs
Panama canal next month TO San
Francisco, i now is regarded in Off
cial circles as very certain that the
fleet will be kept on the Atlantic
coast.
Major Gen. Goethals talked with the
secretary yesterday and, it is under
stood advised that while it would be
possible to put the battleships through
now he could give no assurance of
what conditions would be in June and
could not promise that the fleet, once
through. would not have its return
blocked by new slides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
SITUATION IN ITALY IS Still
CONFUSED--ACT|0N AWAITED

home, May l., Via Paris-The two
pat political bodies in Italy-that in
1For of war and that which believes
1le country should remain neutral TO
attain its national aspirations-have.
up to the present time, RETAINED from
any direct endeavors to interfere witt.
. the deliberations of or the conclusions
TO be reached by the cabinet, and this
IN spite of the Very agitated discus-
SION OF these national questions which
Is going on from one end of the king
dom 10 the other.
The groups favoring war are the
Democrats, the Radicals, the Republi-
cans the Nationalist, the Reform So
cialists and the Moderates. Those on
the other side Of the question are the
Catholics, the Intransigent Socialists.
the Conservatives and the supporters
Cf former Prefer Giolitti
Berlin. May IL. Via Amsterdam and
London, o.20 p. m.-The Tageblatt
says:
This situation in italy continues
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
THE LONDON WOMEN
HONOR JANE adams
HER COMMENT ON THE
LUSITANIA CATASTROPHE

London, May -, $50 p. M-The
women Of London today gave a recep-
ton in honor of Jane Adams, one of
the American delegates to the recent
international conference of women at
The Hague. Many pacificists and
suffragettes attended
Asked what effect the sinking of
the Lusitania would have on the peace
movement inaugurated by women,
Miss Adams said:
Il cannot talk about it. Public feel
ing is. of course, highly inflamed, but
I sincerely hope there will be no war"
Miss Adams leaves here Saturday
for Holland and il permitted, will go
thence to Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13

Earned runs-Cony 8, f. l.. H. S. .
Two-base hits-Froberger, T. Burke
Stolen bases-Taber 2. Folsom, johnson,
I. Burke Purinton. Struck out-By
Haskell 10, by Hugely II. by Brennan >.
Hits-of Haskell in innings; off Hug
ley in 10 innings. Left on bases-Cony
L. r. L. H. S. 6. Hit by pitched ball
Iaber, Johnson. w. Burke 2. Wild pitch
Hugely s. Base on balls-On Haskell.
off Hugely 6. Sacrifice hit-Moulton. I'm
pire, OConnell. Time, $50. Attendance,
200.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
LONDON BOARD OF
TRADES BUYS ANN
CARGOES OF COTTON

London. May IL, 1918 P. M.-Robert
P Skinner. the American consul gen
eral here, has been informed by the
Board of Trade hat it has purchased
the cargoes of cotton on board the
American steamers Southerner ana
Carolina, detained by British authors
ties for some time past.
The Danish steamer orion and Os-
car II. bound for Copenhagen and held
at kirkwall, have been released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
REPORTS SIGHTING 100 BODIES IN
SEA NEAR Scene or THE LUSITANIA
TRACEDY--THE SEARCH CONTINUES

Queenstown, May l2,-Lcrd wimborne,
lord lieutenant of Ireland. issued IN Or
der in Dublin tonight that hereafter any
bodies of persons drowned o. board the
Lusitania found along the Irish coast
shall be brought direct % Queenstown
without delay and without the formally
of an inquest il small towns wae~c the.
might happen to be landed. THIS order
it is believed here. should greatly expe-
dite the information 81 many bodies
which il is expected will Yet be found.
A fishing boat reported ,onigh, having
sighted no less than 1aD bodies floating
10 miles south of Glaa1ere. on the south
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
MINISTER
IN M0NTEv|DEO IS
ITS GUEST OF HONOR

Montevideo. May 12.-Dr. Lauro
Muller, brazilian foreign minister, who
is making a tour of Uruguay, Argen-
tina and Chile. was the guest of hon
=: last night at banquet given by
President Viera. foasts were exchans-
Cd expressing cordial sentiments be-
tween the two countries. In the morn
inc Or Muller visited the schools and
was entertained at breakfast by the
minister Of public instruction.
Buenos Ayres. May 12.-The Argen-
tine cruiser Buenos Aires will leave
tomorrow for Montevideo to bring DR..
I.2uro Muller. Brazilian foreign minis
ter and his suite to this city. The
Argentine government is preparing an
elaborate program of entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
SECOND RUSSIAN LOAN
OF HALF.A.BILLION

Petrograd. May IL, Via London.
11.3S A. MA governmental an
nouncement made public today in
sfructs the ministry of finance to is
sue second internal loan of $780,
100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
M @ bS RIOT IN
C0NSTANTIN0PLE

Geneva, May l.. Via Paris, $40 D.
m.-The Journal De Geneve has re-
ceived a dispatch from Saloniki say
ing many persons have been killed or
Injured in the course of riots in Con-
stantinopIe. Mobsc numbering thou
sands. the paper says, PLACED the
principal shops and hotels. The Sui
tan's guard has been called out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
CoNY HIGH DEFEATS
EDWARD LITTLE IN
the TENTH 9 TO 5

Auburn. Me, May 1e-(Specia).-A
combination of misplays and wild pitches
in the 10th gave Cony high of Augusta
victory over the local high school to-
day by the final tally of to 5. Hugely
was wild. issuing six free passes and hit
ting four men. Cony fielded in fine form.
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13

DeForest and reports of officers of the
federation: an address by Henry White.
former American ambassador to France,
on the value of art to a nation. and pa
pers on art topics by Cecilia Beaux,
Lloyd Warren and Herbert Adams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
TAFT EXPRESSES
HIS CONFIDENCE
IN PRESIDENT

Washington. May 12-President
Wilson today received a letter from
former President Taft expressing con-
fidence in his ability to handle the
situation growing out of the sinking
of the Lusitania- The President has
written a reply to Mr.. Taft thanking
him warmly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
AUSTRIA SHIPS
LEAVE ITALIAN
WATERS And co
70 AUSTRIAN

Geneva, Switzerland. Nav II. Via
Paris. p.' m.-The Austrian govern
ment has issued an order that all Aus
trian ships in Italian waters proceed
at once to Trieste or Pola.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13

Two games will be rolled Thursday
night at Colonial alleys. At o'clock
LAID and Falconi will roll Perkins and
Pomerleau. and at sis Wing and Fraw-
ley will roll Wood and Norcross.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13

Philadelphia, May l2-Samuel Dorf
was. reelected grand master of the
Order Birth Abraham at yesterdays
session Of the biennial convention sof
the order
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
BOWLING NOTES

Norris and McDonough took four
strings and the total from Falconi and
Laid Wednesday night at Colonial al
ieys. McDonough was high for total
with 41e, with Norris close behind with
4e4 TO his credit. Norris was high for
single string with los. The game was
as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13

Miss Mary Hopkins returned wednes-
day evening to this city after passing a
week at her home in Port Clyde
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13

1t is urgently necessary to give de-
cisive warning against optimism
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
Late Augusta Locals

Chester Fowles returned Wednesday to
this city after a weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13

1hoinas Quincy arrived Wednesday at
his nome in this city from Waterville for
few days stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13
GERMAN EMBASSY ORDERS PAPERS
To DISCONTINUE ADVERTISEMENT

II
ad
all Of letter
publication ad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-13

OF Augusta. Elected Grand Chief Ranger,
vention.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-08-14
PLAN TO
FINANCE COTTON CROP
SESSION en- ZIG BANKERS AT
GALVESTON TO-DAY HAM,
DIES THAT SUBJECT.
Some Action Will Re Taken With
Reference 10 Enxland's Inter
ference With Cotton
shipments.

GALVESTON, Texas. August ~.
That the southern cotton men win
rot know the pinch Of dspres sed
prices for their products this year
IL the big banker now In conference
here succeed in their plans About
sixty arc in attendance on The con
ference. The morning segsiaa WIS
devoted 20 a thorough discussion Of
the requirements OF the cotton grow
ers in a financial way II wax pre-
iicted that the mater of EpGland's
interference with cotton shipments
eould result in some action before
the conference adjourned
The conference this afternoon
reached a definite decision 70 appeal
10 all the bankers In the south 10
demonstrate the ability Of tho south
to market tie cotton crop gradually
10 avoid such a depression ~ low
prices as was experienced last year
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-08-14

BIRMINGHAM, Ala August II
-Nexi Monday and Taesday wiII b.
devoted 20 good foads hy the citizens
- fhE state. ~ the Suggestion 81
Governor Henderson and the AIabs-
MA Good Roads association Tehor-
Fow services IN connection ultf good
roads eiil be held in churches
tilroughout the state. Th ~ rpera
tiou II ihe county saprrnfna1cn
Df edueasiou Ias bean eitled
Meetings Wiii - held etef eaefe oH
both fasa ana busiaf NiH le luid
salde a far 3. possible ahHe nieks
and ehqFela ng On eoautg eu8 tate
higbaass