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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11
ATTEMPT TO CRACK
SAFE AT REPORTER
JOURNAL OFFICE

Some time between Saturday night
and Monday morning an attempt was
made to open the safe in the Office If
this newspaper.
The attempt was discovered this
morning when the book keeper start
ed to work the combination and was
barely able to move the dial which
usually spins around very easily. His
attention was then attracted to a den:
in the dial. where it was evident that
someone had tried to force a screw
driver or other implement underneath
it to pry it off. The paint work
around the dial was also scratched UP
to some extent. The attempt was
unsuccessful. for everything was
found to be all right when finally the
safe was opened.
1t seems to have been the work Ut
an amateur that knew but little of
what he was undertaking and gave It
up, or possibly the work Of man that
knew what he was about and who
was frightened away before he could
complete the job.
The most startling part Of the in
cident is that anyone would think
there was money In a newspaper of
dee. It would take more than nitro
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11

London, May 1o.-(3.52 P. M).-The first
lord of the admiralty, Winston Spencer
Churchill, stated in the House of Com
mons this afternoon that Captain Turner
of the Lusitania had acknowledged re-
ceipt of messages from the admiralty
giving him warning and directions for
the course he was to take.
Mr.. Churchill said that board of in
quiry will be held to determine the cir
cumstances attending the loss of the Luz
sitania.
Discussian Premature
In the meantime it is premature to
discuss the matter" he continued. But
must make it plain that in no circum-
stances will it be possible to make public
the naval dispositions for patrolling our
coasts. Our resources do not enable us
to provide destroyer escorts for mail and
passenger Ships
THE admiralty had general knowledge
of the German warning issued in Amer1-
ca Mr.. Churchill declared, land from
that knowledge and other information
concerning submarine movements 1t sent
warnings to the Lusitania and directions
as to her course. l think, however. 1t not
night to go into that matter in detail as
1t might appear 1 was endeavoring to
throw blame on the captain of the Lusi-
tanla IN a matter which will be subject to
full investigation"
Lord Mersey Selected
Continuing, Mr.. Churchill said this
investigation would be conducted by
Lord Mersey, assisted by skilled asses
sors and that it would be opened with
out avoidable delay.
Mr.. Churchilrs remarks were drawn
out by questions from Lord Charles
Reresford and others asking for de-
tails as to what speed the Lusitania
was making when she was torpedoed;
whether there was patrol boat in
that locality; whether all points where
vessels arrive and depart are now adj
equately patrolled; what provisions
were made In the case of the Lusitania
in view of the warning issued in Amer
lea; whether Mr.. Churchill was aware
that. previously to last Friday, Ger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11

Queenstown, May 10, 11.45 p. m.-
Ninety-two passengers Of the Cunard
Line steamer Lusitania who formed
part Of that pitiful handful OF MAIN"
ed, dead and dying brought ashore
with the survivors Of the disaster That
followed the attack on the vessel py
a German submarine last Friday. were
buried this afternoon with services
that hav no parallel in history.
Under a cloudless sky and to the
strains Of hymns played by British
soldiers, they were laid to rest two
miles behind Queenstown in ceme-
terry bursting with spring greenery
and tucked hills flaming with gorse.
The services at the graves began at
o'clock and at half past four the sod
Of Ireland was being shovelled upon
the collins.
First Sense Disaster
Queenstown never sensed the full
horror Of the Lusitania disaster until
today Up to the time when the long
stream Of cofiins began to disappear
over the hill behind the town there
was about the aair, what with the
contisued searches for survivors and
the hustle about the morgue, some
thing of the unusual and theatric. But
when the funeral started the realiza-
ton came back Of these cheap collins
held a body and that in the Atlantic,
less than twenty miles away, there
were over a thousand more-all vic.
tins of submarine.
The townspeople stood hatless nearly
all the forenoon as the collins were con-
veyed to the cemetery on carts. This
process required hours and it was not
until three o'clock in the afternoon that
the funeral procession proper left the
Cunard offices at the water front. There
were only three bodies. one each in
hearse in this cortege. the other SO al
ready having been placed in the graves.
British Army Band
With the British army band playing
Chopin's Funeral March, the funeral pro-
cession marched through the crooked
streets, past the cathedral. which stands
on the highest point in the town, and
then took it's course along an undulating
country road, now rising and now sink
ing, between green nils. ALONG lHlS
country road country folk were clustered
for the most part perched on stone
fences behind the soldiers who guarded
the road the entire two miles from the
cathedral to the cemetery. Those wait
ing in the graveyard first heard, borne
family on the soft breeze. the notes of
the funeral march and then the sound
of muffed drums. A moment later the
sun flashed on the band instruments and
the cortege took form. Not for more
than an hour did the line reach the GEM
etery which it entered in the following
order:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11
Late Augusta Locals
ADJUSTMENTS
Star Stock Co.

The Star Stock Co. opened an extend
ed engagement at the Augusta opera
house Monday evening with the presenta-
ton of the play Tess of the Storm
Country and the excellent manner in
which the characters were portrayed. to-
gether with the fine stage settings, pleas
ed a large audience.
The play is weird and strange and deals
with the people on the shores Of Lake
Cayuga, N. Y. Miss Ottola Nesmith gave
en- excellent portrayal of the character
''Tess," the girl who bears many hard
ships but never gives up to despair.
Donald Meek as Ezra Longman.' a
foolish boy, was acceptable in the part,
while Miss Maud Blair took the part of
Molly" the witch, in a very realistic
manner.
Plays to be Presented
The company will remain at the opera
house throughout the summer, present
ing two plays a week. The personnel OF
the company will change. every three
days, however, as the company is DIVIDED
into several parts. Matinees will be given
on Tuesday and Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday of each week. Among the
plays which the company is planning to
present during the season are: bought
and Paid For Our New Minister,
THE Wolf" and other late releases of
New York productions.
The play to be presented the last three
days of this week will be THE Lttlest
Rebel" a military drama. and Miss Con-
stance Robinson, a charming little girl
eight years of age. who was the orig
inal Little Rebel will come on from
New York to-play the title role.
The opening play next week will be
"Charley's Aunt with the star players
Donald Meek and Miss Maude Richmond
in the cast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11
BURIAL OF THE 92
DEAD VICTIMS OF
LINER R. Lg Us

A major Of the Royal Irish IntzS
on horse, FIVE members Of the ns|
constabulary md a group Of Protesa1
churchmen. Then in black robes can|
10 priests and behind them were d
hearses, draped with British flags.
the rear Of which trudged the mour|
ers, among them several .Americ|
survivors of the disaster. The sailo|
from the steamer Wayfarer which vi
recently torpedoed but was able
make port, came next, and behind the
the. members Of the corporation
Cork headed by the Lord Mayor.
company of marines followed and thi
came sailors of the various Britt
ships in the harbor. The British Office
numbering a houdred odd. marcia
erect, but slow. Next in line were Ga
tains Miller and Castle. attaches
the American embassy. They wed
dressed in kakhi uniforms.
Hours Procession n
The procession was a full hour
passing into the cemetery. There
diers guarded the walls as six ~
soldier pail bearers lifted the con
from the hearses and set them ha4
graves. The three collins rested MAy
separate graves. The other 80 mao q
viously been placed in three great u
-65 in one, in layers two Deep ana
each in the other two.
Just before the service started
woman rushed to the side OF one
the huge graves and asked to hal
the coffin in one corner raised. I'll
was done and trembling the wom|
bent over and gazed at the face witt
in it. Then she shook her head al
turned away. Apparently she h|
not found the one she sought.
Conducted by Bishop Browne, N
Catholic service was first held III
choir boys bearing incense appeal
ing from a cluster of elms and col|
ing to the graveside. The Church
Ireland service, that is, the Episcc|
palian followed and finally the Non|
Conformist rites were performed a
the last words of this service wed
spoken the muff1ed drums rolled and
the familiar hymn abide With N.1
swelled forth. -
Sailors who had replaced the g|
der pall-bearers then lowered the W|
fins into the graves and simultaneou1
ly the earth began to thud on the col
fins in all the graves. The crow
nearly all with eyes wet. slowly le1
some to take jaunting cars, but ma
of them to trudge across the fieldsi
the city. AS they reached the en-
of the hill Immediately above the e.
Dor flashed into view and in the
on every vessel f1uttered at half n
No Americans SO far as is KIM
was among those buried tOd1y.H
few of the dead were membera.0f4
LuSitania'S crew. -essSs4~sa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11
YOU CAN
WRITE AGOOD
WANT AID

If you can write a letter,
or a telegram, or a message
of any sort-and MAKE
YOURS ELF UNDER.
STOOD. you can write a
want ad-of any kind for
any purpose.
The one rule to follow is
the rule of the two "D's"-
Directness and Definite
ness! If your want ad tells
your quest, or your selling
story, CONCISELY and
EXPLICITLY, so that every
phase of it states a definite
fact, and not a generality,
then you'll write winning
want ads al the time. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11

Washington, May 1o.-Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador,
today expressed in person to Secretary
Bryan, his deep regret that the events
of the war had led to the loss of so
many American lives" The phrases
used were those of the ambassador in
a written statement given out after
his call.
Whether the expression was made
on instructions from his government
or on his own initiative was not made
clear by the ambassador nor explained
by Mr.. BRYAN. Inasmuch as it was the
first statement of its kind since Amer
lean lives were lost on the British
steamer Falaba and the American
steamer ight--which also were
torpedoed-and no specific mention
was made of the Lusitania incident.
the impression prevailed in official
quarters that the ambassador state
ment was the usual broad expression
which diplomatic representatives are
permitted to make when disaster &C.
ours to. the citizens of a friendly coun-
try.
Will Not Affect Action
The action of the German ambasSa-
der, however, will have little effect on
the policy to be pursued, it was said,
unless the German government makes
formal apology, specifically for the
loss Of Americans on the Lusitania and
promises PREPARATION.
Just what course the United States
will follow still is undecided
President Wilson locked himself in
his study in the White House during
the forenoon and gave strict orders not
to be disturbed: For two days he has
consulted no one-even the closest
members of his official family-pre-
ferring to work out in solitude a policy
he may submit tomorrow to his ad-
visers. He studied documents and pa
pers on the law of the case today, and
was believed also to be mapping out
the speech he is to deliver tonight be-
fore the gathering in Philadelphia OF
several thousand newly naturalized
Americans.
Some Of Considerations
A severance of diplomatic relations
with Germany. it was pointed out,
would have serious effect on the hu-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11

war, he went to Saint Sebastian, wi
ne established a German Press
reau. "a
The item that exasperatH4z
French aristocracy, sent out
bureau and printed in Lisbon
an, was the following:
According to a report that
in tine Gorriere della Sera, al
Geserters from the French arnIy
ly all belonging to the aristocxS
the highest social circles, are o.
Reno
The cited report Is not to be 1!
in the Ccrriere della Sera, andsiaI
Their reply to the report the
gives the names of representa-
the French nobility, aristocrae
high social circles who hav6
killed, wounded, are missingA
in the orders Of the day:
From the Jockey Clubs <
wounded, missing, 30 cited tpi
Of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11

George Arthur.
c. Yeatman.
John Mailman q. v. Mainman).
Infant Terrier.
THIRD CLASS.
George P. Meaney.
Cornelius Driscoll It. DrescolD.
Margaret Corrigan (Margaret Canigan.
reported among survivors).
Tunip Lucks.
Mrs. johnson "a. Johnson).
NOT CLASSIFIED.
Patrick Sheedy.
Mrs. Mary Barrow.
James Roche.
W. Anderson Roberts.
David Samuelson.
Miss McBright.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11
AR!STOCRATS
RESENT GERMAN
SLURS ON BRAVERY

Paris, April 15.-Aristocratic circles
in Paris are aroused by news rejecting
upon their class sent out from Saint
Sebastian by Colonel Winterfield. for
merly military attache of the German
embassy here.
During the nanoevers of 1918, Colo
mel Winterield, together with some
French officers. was seriously injured
in an automobile accident. For nearly
q year he was cared for at Grisoles.
Convalescent at the outbreak of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11

glycerine or acetylene blowpipes to
squeeze any money out of news
paper Office in these parts.
An entry was possible from the cell
lar by the rear, and the door which
leads to the stairway from the ground
floor to the cellar had been opened
and several bundles placed against It
to keep it open in case quick get
away was necessary.-Gardiner Re-
porter Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11
Taxino BiIIbosrds.

The state legislature now has before it
a proposition to tax billboards a sum
that is more nearly what they ought 10
sustain This proposition is backed by
the business men of the state and IS
supported by the sense Of the commun-
ity. II billboards were taxed in pro-
portion to their unsightliness. the figures
would rise to staggering proportions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11
You Touch a Magic
Button When You
Become a ffWant
Advertiser

There are still a few peo-
pie taking the Journal who
have not learned to use the
classified advertising col
umns. They know. that
there are ''such things" as
want ads" and probably
assume that some people
must find them useful.
But, for some reason or
other, they have i not put
these lads" to the stest of
usefulness to themselves.
These same people lhave
caught up" with events in
many 9th er directions.
They utilize the telephone,
the telegraph, gas, electric
light, the street cars. They
adopt modern convenienccs
for housekeeping. They
utilize time and labor saw
ing appliances in business.
But, having a task for a
classified advertisement to
do, they try to find some
other way to accomplish it.
Il it is q renting-task. they
depend upon a placard. IF
it is q property-selling task.
they put up a For Sale
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sign" If it is a position
finding task, they rely upon
personal friends to help
them. If they have furn-.
ished rooms to rent, they
place an advertisement ID
the window or over tina
door bell. a
When these people make
their first successful'use d
want advertising, they. .asc
quire a new optimism. Irk
some tasks become mere
F business matters. New pos.
sibilities. without number.
open to them. ! They lean
to Press the Magic Butt j
Of publicity. when occasid
requires-and every littNl
daily problem becomes
manageable.
Classified advertising ID
the Journal makes the |
whole county your market;
makes the right reopk
your audience; delivers
your message to all peopA /
to whom it could have any
interest or importance.
zENNEBEC JOURNAL CO l
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11
Delicate Position.

Nov. Johnny" said the small boys
father. Il don't want you to get into any
quarrels with the boys at school"
Il never do. start right in by telling
them I'm neutral"
And then l suppose they let you
alone?''
mo, they don't. They all pick on me
for not taking Sides
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BOWLING NOTES

Allison and Georgaklis took iour
strings and the total from Wood and
Norcross Monday night at Colinal al
legs, Augusta. Georgaklis was high
with 433 for total and lis for high sin
gle. Norcross was next with 435.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11

King Albert OF Belgium always re-
fers to his fellow countrymen as my
compatrlots-never as my subjects"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11
The Satisfied eoarder.

Uouston Post)
We are getting tired of the high
brows who tell US we eat too much.
When a fellow gets the sort Of vittles
that are served in our boarding house.
nature demands that one play to full
capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11

The game for Tuesday night Will be
Gross and Haskell VS.. Wing and
Frawley. Game called at sharp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-11

til this year. They claim it is a reversal
of our own acts, as he was paid four
months salary in the fall at the in
crease. This, as you know, was made
possible from the fact that the superin-
tendent himself raised the amount Of
his monthly bill, which he had no right
or authority to do. and the increase es-
capped notice in the council until the
books were closed January LIST. and an
overdraft was again found in that de-
partment. when we at once notified the
auditor to make out all vouchers for the
the overdraft can be collected by the city
from the head Of the department and it
might settle some Of our vexing ques-
tons II we should do So
THE law says the school committees Of
the towns comprising the union shall
form q joint committee and after or
ganizing they shall determine the rela-
tive amount Of service to be performed
by the superintendent In each town, in
Guiding the minimum number Of visits
to be made each term to each school. fix
his salary and apportion the amount to
be paid by the several towns, which
amounts shall be certified to by the treas
urers of said towns.
AT the meeting of the Joint Com
mite held June 18th. 1914. the only
thing done to conform to the provi-
sions Of this law was the organiza-
ton Of the Committee, election Of the
superintendent and the fixing Of his
salary-the present superintendent
was re-elected for 4 term Of one year.
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KENNEBEC JOURNAL CO.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-08-13

Who is that woman7" she asked
still wondering about the identity OF
the niobe outside.
At first he said nothing. But finally
seeing that she had noticed 1t. he
handed Elaine the card, reluctantly.
Elaine read it with a gasp. The look
of surprise that crossed her face was
terrible.
Before she could say anything, how.
ever, Milton had returned with the
sheet of paper on which "Weepy
Mary" had written and handed It to
Bennett
Bennett read It with uncontrolled
establishment.
What is it?" demanded Elaine.
He handed 1t to her, and she read :
A. the lawful wife and widow
Of Taylor Dodge I demand my
sons rights and my own.
MRS. TAYLOR DODGE.
Elaine gasped at It.
"She-my fathers wife!" she az
claimed What effrontery! What
does she mean?"
Bennett hesitated.
Tell me-" Elaine cried. Us there
can there be anything In it? Mono
there isn't"
Bennett spoke In q low tone. Il
have heard whisper Of some scan
dal or other connected with your faith
er-but--" He paused
Elaine was first shocked, then indiR-
nant.
"Why-such thing is absurd. Show
the woman I'M"
"No-please-Miss Dodge. Let me
deal with her"
BY this time Elaine was furious.
"Yes-I will~see her."
She pressed the button on BENEFITS
desk. and Milton responded.
Milton, show the-the woman In.
she ordered, and that boy, too"
AS Milton turned to crook his finger
at "Weepy Mary" she nodded surrep-
titiously and dug her fingers sharply
into sons" ribs.
"Yell-you little fool-yell," she
whispered.
Obedient to his mothers" COM
mands, and much to Millions disgust,
the boy started to cry in close imita-
ton Of his elder.
Elaine was still holding the paper in
her hands when they entered.
What does all this mean?" she de-
manded.
"Weepy Mary" between sobs, man.
aged to blurt out, You are Miss
Elaine Dodge. aren't you? Well. it
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-08-13

for the ladder leading farther up into
the steerle.
Kenneds followed.
Elaine hxl recovered consciousness
almost Immediately. and. hearing the
oommotion. stirree and started to rise
and look Aba0t
From the church she couad henr
sounds of the struggle. She paused
Just long enough to seize the crooks
revolver lying on the floor.
She hurried into the church and up
into the belfry. thence up the ladder,
whence the sounds calhe
The crook by this time had gained
the outside of the steeple through an
opening. Kennedy was in close pur-
suit.
On the top Of the steeple was a
great gilded cross. considerably larger
than a man. AS the crook clambered
outside. he scaled the steeple, using
lightning rod and some projecting
points to pull himself up, desperately.
Kennedy followed unhesitatingIy.
There they were, struggling in dead
ly combat, clinging to the gilded cross.
The first knew Of 1t was horrified
gasp from my own crook. looked up
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1915-08-13

son" had arrived ut the IifSas sumb1e-
down station and had taken the only
vehicle in sight. . very ancient car
riage.
/ 1t ambled along until. at last. Il
pulled up before the vestry room door
of the church, just as the bogus min
lister was finishing his transformation
from frank crook. Clutching Hand
was giving him his final Instructions
Elaine and the others alighted and
approached the church, while the an.
cient vehicle ratified away.
They're coming," whispered the
crook, peering cautiously out of the
window.
CIutching Hand moved silently and
snakellke into the closet and shut the
door.
How do you do. Doctor Carton o.
greeted "Weepy Mary" l guess you
don't remember me-"
The clerical gentleman looked at
her ixedly a moment.
Remember you" he repeated. cot
course, my dear. ! remember every
one | marry"
And you remember to whom you
married me?'
Perfectly. To an older mana Tay-
lor Dodge"
Elaine was overcome.
Wont you step in?" he said
suavely. Your friend here doesn't
seem we'll"
They all entered
And you-you say-you married
this-this woman to Taylor Dodge?"
Queried Elaine, tensely.
The bogus minister seemed to be
very fatherly. YES" he asserted, II
certainly did So"
Have you the record?' asked
Elaine, fighting to the last
why, yes. can show you the
record
He moved over to the closet. Come
over here" he asked.
He opened the door, Elaine screamed
and drew bach. There stood her arch
enemy, the Catching Hand himself.
AS he stepped forth, she turned wild
ly, to run-anywhere. But strong
arms seized her and forced her into
a chair
She looked at the woman and the
minister. 1t was plots
"A moment C'utching Hand looked
Elaine over. Put the others out" he
ordered the other crook
Nov, my pretty dear" began the
Clutching Hand as the lock turned in
the vestry door, I'VE shall be Joined