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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

WASHINGTON, March ia new
Mexican confidential agency" was set
I'D in Washington. today to rival the
Carranza and Villa establishments and
bring prominently before the Ameri-
can government an element in the
complicated situation below the Rio
Grande. TO which so far scant atten-
ton has been paid. Jose Nasconcelos
is in charge and he represents Eula-
Ito Gutierrez who is said to be at the
head Of an independent movement in
central Mexico, backed by some 10000
soldiers.
Gutierrez was elected provisional
president Of Mexico by the Aguascal-
lentes convention and for q brief pc
Rod was ruler in Mexico City. Vas
concslos, who was minister of public
instruction in his cabinet. arrived to-
day after an exciting journey. and
went directly to the state department
10 lay the object of the Gutierrez cam
paign before Leon Canova, chief Of the
Mexican division Of the Latin Am
erican Bureau. The object of the
campaign. was, he said, the reassem-
pling Of the legally chosen delegates
Of the Aguasaclientes Convention for
dent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
SHIPPING SEASON OPENS
Sloop Fear Not Leaves Augusta Mon
day Morning for Georgetown.

The shipping season for the port Of All
gusta opened Monday morning with the
departure of the good ship Fear Not,
Capt. Charles Chase. for Robinhood 5
cove. Georgetown. where she will be
beached that her skipper may do some
caulking and otherwise get her ready
for the seasons work. He will then
take on load of fresh fish and perhaps
Holsters for trip up the river. So far
as has been reported in marine circles
the sloop is the first vessel above Bath
to make the trip down the kennebec 10
salt water this spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
OBSERVES LoNGFELLCW NIGHT
Capital Grange Carries Out Interest
ing Program at Last Meeting.

CAPITAL Grange at its meeting Satur-
day evening, March T.. observed Long
fellows Night and an appropriate pro-
gram was rendered as follows: Roll call.
Members responded with quota tons
from Longlellow. Vocal solo ~ the
worthy master: paper on Longfellow.
Mrs. Blanche Slpp; piano solo and en-
core, susie Smith: poem, Mrs. Ada Yea
ton: reading, Representative Mullen
poem, Representative Smith: question,
(which has the most influence on the
community. the Church or Secret So
cietiesn" discussed by various men,
bers: interesting remarks by visiting
brothers Douglas and Adams,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

Hook & Ladder No. and Hose IL
sponded TO still alarm at apou'
o'clock Monday morning due TO the W
covery of a small blaze on the rooi
| the house on upper State street III W
section known rs Gas House hill, oFn"
and occupied by John E. English ~ ~
trouble was due to sparks from ~
chimney and fire was started on e'..
side Of the roof. but was ext!ngusD'.
before q great deal of damage had 'e',
done. Mr.. English carries insurance :
the c. E. Downing agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
GERMAN COMMERCE
RAIDER HAS SUNK
THIRTEEN VESSELS

Rio De Janeiro, March 1.-THE
German auxiliary cruiser Kronprinz
Wilhelm, which has aboard 500 Ger
man sailors. has sunk Is vessels since
she began her raid on commerce, ac-
cording to the passengers and crew
Of the French steamer GuadeIoupe.
who were taken to Pernambuco by the
British steamer Churchill. The Guade-
loupe was sent to the bottom by the
Kronprinz Wilhelm near the island OF
Fernando do Noronha off the Eastern
extremity Of Brazil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
GUTIERREZ AGENCY
RIVALS CARRANZA
AND VILLA OFFICES
al President Now Said to Be Heading indie
pendent Movement in Mexico with 10000 Men

men were shot down by Carranza SOL
diers, he said, as he crossed to the
American side. Stopping only to get
some clothing, he took train for
Washington.
1t is true he said, that Gen.
Gutierrez when Provisional President
of Mexico, deposed both Villa and
Carranza from their commands on
Feb. l..
villa was angered at this and or
dered the Imprisonment OF Gutierrez
and his cabinet. This forced them to
abandon the capital with 5000 loyal
followers. Asuirre Bonavides, sub
secretary Of war, was in San Luis
Potosi at the head Of $4,000 Conven-
ton troops and we started for that
city.
We were two or three weeks on
the road to San Luis Potosi, and when
we arrived in the vicinity OF the city
we found that Villa had captured the
city and that Benavides had evacuated
with his troops. We finally were able
10 JOIN hin. Out ne I3u ,iMlNiOcO his
force Of 1900 men. sending them to
various parts of Mexico. He had 500
men with him. Together We moved
north Of San Luis Potosi 10 join the
troops 70 Gen. Ramos. The forces Of
Gen. Torres and Gen. Cedillo, having
a force of 2o.oo0 men. united with US
and pledged their continued allegiance
to the convention.
General Gutierrez has established
his headquarters at Doctor Arroyo
in the state of San Luis Potosi, and
from here will direct his campaign
against Villa. Carranza and Zapata.' .
Easconcelos told of the execution
OF Garcia Argeon and David Berlan-
ga. vice president and secretary. re-
spectivelF, Of the Aguascalientes con-
yention.
General Gutierrez, he said, does
not want 70 constitute q new faction,
but is fighting military rule as repre-
scented By Carranza, Villa and "a
pata. and will return the power YES
ted in him only to the legitmately or
ganized convention"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
WAR DEPARTMENT STANDS BEHIND
CAPTAIN FOR REMARKS HE MADE

Washington, March 1.-THE war
department is standing squarely be-
hind Captain T. F. Ryan, recruiting
officer at Indianapolis. who was re-
Gently cited for contempt Of court for
his criticism of a local judge who at
tempted to sentence a prisoner to en-
listment in the army. The captain has
been instructed by the department to
appear before the court and disclaim
any intention of contempt; but he is
to state that he acted on behalf of the
federal government with a view of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

A. +. Tarr Of Manchester met with
bit of hard luck Sunday morning we
he lost his Buick touring car. the El
chine being destroyed by fire. Mr. Fa
had taken the car out TO try II, ard ai'e
it had "back-fred" several times an eA
plosion occurred under the hood The
covers the engine. setting IRE TO ne ca
and causing its destruction. The trout"
is supposed to have been due 10 tie a.
bureter. The loss on the car VIII
about 500 with insurance Of 500 IN /"
c. z. Downing agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

bringing before the public a view Of
conception OF the attitude of the gov
eminent in the matter and to represent
that the action of the court is calcu-
lated to injure the army and prevent
the enlistment Of good men,
The department OF justice will as
sign to the nearest district attorney
the defence OF Captain Ryan, if ne
cessary and the officer is instructed to
decline to pay any fine, with the I'M
derstanding that if committed for con-
tempt he will be promptly taken under
a writ Of habeas CORPUS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
NATIONAL HOME

Oficer of the day, Capt. George j.
Page.
Michael Mcmahon reported Monday
from a furlough passed with relatives
in West Newton, Mass.
The funeral Of the late Georgt H.
West will be held from the Home
chapel at p. NJ. Tuesday, Rev ]. E.
Cochrane ofnciating.
The changes at the hospital Monday
were: Joseph Daley and Alexander l..
Mclaughlin Of Co. B being detailed on
extra duty. James A. Seamans Of Co.
B was taken into the hospital for
treatment. Florence J. Sullivan and
Josiah H. Davis have been sent to
Co. NJ, having recovered their usual
health. Peter Cstello, on extra duty
in the~hospital, has betn sent to Co. H.
.Today's Concert Program
Muuh ON Students Songs "vivat
-. Academia Hans See
observation-disclosures" Bellini
.Waltzes-'Glacier Garden Keller Bella
Selectton-''The Pirates Of Penzance,"
F.. A. Sullivan
irish Patrol" Chas. Putrner
lAIedley-"The Happy Minstrels."
Arr. Laurendeau
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

Word has been received In Augusta
Ii edeath. Sunday morning. March
az ithaca. \. Y. Of Thomas Mullen. as'
81 years. Mr.. Mullen was brother
the l2:e Mrs. Malachi Donovan Of u.
city. whose death occurred Sa!l!aa
afternoon. March .. BY a strange q
incidence the funeral exercises Of u
two we're held at the same hour Of Il
same day, ana in neither home was u
death OF the other member Of the FAM
known.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

=. {. Mitchell. superintendent
agents Of the liability Department,
O'Rrion. Russell & Co. insuranc
Boston. was in Augusta Monday 0
matters OF business and was The gus
Of friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

Miss Lillian Sweeney Of this city Is
patient at the Augusta General hosuta
where Monday morning she undervs.
surgical treatment for appendicitis q
was reported last night as being as ccr
Portable as could be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

The Misses Tilla Lawrence and LII
Hanks. who had been in Boston al
Vicinity fer a week past visitll
schools. returned Sunday night
their homes in this city and have Il
sumed their dutits as teachers in 4
public schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

Richard J. Williams IS making in
provements on his residence. % We,
on street, by raising the roof Of the
so as to give another story to tn
part Of the house, and viii finish
Two rooms therein.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

Philip 3. Gibson, head Of the comnl
cial department OF the Cony High scho
has begun the annual work Of taking +.
school census Of the city. Last year
total number Of pupils in the city schc
was 3S5-.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
Four of Escort Shot

Vasconce!os reached the town of Rio
Grande on the Mexican border, near
l2g0-mile ride on horseback with a
detachment OF troops. Four Of his
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

Dr.. Samuel H. Kagan. who Ma
hitherto had his Office at IS Within,
street. is moving into the Offices n
Gently leased by him on the secN.
floor front of the Purinton building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

W. II. Donovan OF Boston. who Ia
been ~ the city for a week past, haY
ing been called here by the dea,h
his mother, the late Mrs. Malachi Don
ovap. left on the Monday afterna
express for home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
Card Of Thanks

We desire to express our sincere an.
probation of the kindness and assistance
OF friends and neighbors during the in.
ness OF and on the occasion of the death
Of our mother, the late Mrs. Mal,cb;
Donovan.
DENNIS DONOVAN.
WILLIAM II. DONOVAN
MISS ELIZA DONOVAN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

The inspection OF Trinity Command
this year will he held THURSDAY evsl
ing. March Is. instead Of Friday ere.
ing. which has been the custom III PEI
years and VIII be made by the Rig
Eminent Sir Ralph ". Crockett, II
hoped thar as many of Ire SIR knigl
will appear in uniform as possible
banquet will be served at the close
the work in the order OF the temple
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

Maybury Birch left Saturday r!gb, .
Boston. where he went to meet N,
Birch on her way home from New y,,
They will probably return to Aue,
TODAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

Among the recent births which hsf,
been recorded at the Office Of the Ct,
clerk is that OF a daughter. who ",
born Friday. March L. TO Mr.. s,l
Mrs. Napoleon Asselin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
LOCAL BRIEFS

The Pythian Sisters will ssrr,
supper in G. A. r. hail Sa,u,..
March 20. from 5 to P. NJ,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

John Turner Of Somerville -.
among the people from other plas.
who were visitors Monday in Apeo'i
ia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

The D. l.. Hysom farm agency Ia
sold the Sawyer farm on the Bang,
road to Frank Goodale q Augus,
who will occupy the same as hon,
ADV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

H. NJ. Briery has returned e..
Richmond, where he had been m,ss
a brief visit with A. r. Briery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

Charles Mcnamara of the G \
Bilodeau store is confined TO his hoss1
on Court street place, suffering m
throat trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

NJ w. Trefethen of Portland n....
a portion Of Monday in the civ .
matters Of a business mature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

Charles r Folsom of Kents nal
Readfeld, was a business caller M,,1
day in Augusta for a portion O, n
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

The many friends of Mrs. Della q.
lev will be grieved to learn tina. i
is very i'll at'her home on Bridge a..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

W. H. Arnold Of Weeks Mills -.
in town Monday, having come or w.
on matters Of q business nature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

S. C. Hastings of Sidney was in :,
city awhile Monday on matters
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

& ". Wilcox Of the D. W. ADJ.
store left Monday afternoon for
business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
THE OPERATIONS IN LORRAINE

TIE purpose OF the operations in AL
SAGE was, namely. TO retain large part
Of the eneIny's forces far from the
northern theatre of operations; il was
for our offensive in Lorraine to pursue
still more directly by holding before it
the German army corps operating to the
south of Metz. This offensive began
brilliantly on Aug. II. On the 18th we
that of the Etangs lakes we held
Salins.
On the 9th our success was stopped.
The cause is to be found in the strong
organization of the region, in the power
of the enemy's artillery operating over
ground which, had been rninutely sur
veyed, and, finally, in the default of GER
tain units. On the I'D, in spite of the
splendid behavior of several of our army
corps, and notably that of Nancy, our
troops were brought back onto the Grand
Couronne while on the I'D and Ath the
Germans concentrated reinforcement
three army corps at least-in the region
Of Iuneville and forced us to retire to
the south.
This retreat, however, was only mo-
mentary. On the 18th, after two vigorous
counter attacks, one from south to north
and the other from west to east. the
enemy had to fall back. From that time
between the Germans and ourselves
sort of balance was established on this
terrain. Maintained for 10 days, it was
afterwards. as will be seen, modified to
our advantage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
THE OPERATIONS IN BELGIAN
LUXEMBOURG

There remained the principal business
the battle Of the North-postponed ow-
ing to the necessity OF waiting for the
British army. On Aug. % the concen-
tration Of our lines was finished and the
general-in-chief gave orders for our cen
ter and our left TO take the offensive.
Our center comprised two armies. our
left consisted Of third army. reinforc-
ed to the extent of two army corps, a
corps Of cavalry. the reserve divisions,
the British army and the Belgian army
which had already been engaged for the
previous three weeks at Liege. Namur
and Louvain.
The German plan on that date was as
follows:
From seven to eight army corps and
four cavalry divisions were endeavor-
ing to pass between Givet and Brus-.
sells, and even to prolong their move
ments more to the west. Our object
was, therefore, in the first place to
hold and dispose Of the enemy's center
and afterwards to throw ourselves
with all available force on the left
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
SAMeRE AND MEUSE OPERA
TONS.

In spite OF this defeat our Manoeuvre
had still a chance of success, if our
left and the British army secured a
decisive result. This was unfortu-
nately not the case.
On August end, at the cost of great
losses, the enemy succeeded in cross
ing the Sambre and our left army fell
back the Gath upon -Givet.
being perutbred by the belief that the
enemy was threatening its right.
On this same day, the 24th. the
British army fell back after a German
attack upon the -Valen-
ciennes line. On the 18th. and Goth.
its retreat became more hurried. II
could not from this time keep its hold
until after crossing the Marine. The
rapid retreat of the English, coincid
ing with the defeat sustained in Bel
gian Luxembourg, allowed the enc
my 10 cross the Mouse and to accelar
ate, by terrifying it, the action Of his
right
The situation at this moment may
be thus summed up: Either our
frontier had to be defended on the
SPOT under conditions which the Brit
ish retreat rendered extremely peril
Gus or we had to execute strategic
movement which while delivering up
TO the enemy part of the nationa,
soil. would permit US on the other
hand TO resume the offensive at our
own time, with favorable DISPOSE
ton of troops. still intact which We
had at our command. The General in
chief determined on the second alter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
HISTORY OF FIRST
SIX MONTHS WAR
Remarkable Review Given Out from French
Official Sources

Correspondence OF Associated Press.)
London, March 5.-The Associated
Press has received an historical re-
view, emanating from French official
sources, Of the operations in the
western theater Of war from its be-
ginning up to the end of January-the
first six months Of the war. 1t con-
tains matter Of absorbing interest,
both for the layman and the expert.
The plans Of Gen. Joffre are set
forth and explanations given as to
how and why they could not always
be carried out. how they We're modi
fled from time to time. and in what
manner they were successful.
The review closes with a note OF
satisfa ction at the results acho ved
and of the most perfect confidence in
the final issue.
The papers are too long to permit of
their being given otherwise than in
instalments, which will be continued
from time to time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
FRENCH sETsAcKs IN AUGUST

Tho first months of the campaign be-
gan with successes and finished witt
defeats for the French troops. Under
what circumstances did these come
about?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
French Standpoint

1t should be understood that the
narrative is made purely from the
French standpoint. The first of the
instalments Of the document is as fol-
lows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16
THE OPERATIONS IN ALsAcE


our nlan Of concentration had fore
seer the possibility Of two principal
actions-the one on the right between
the Tosges and the Moselle, the other
on the left to the north OF Neroun-
Toul Line-this double possibility in
volying the eventual partition Of our
transports. On Aug. ?, owing to the
Germans pushing through Belgium
our concentration was substantially
modified by Gen. Goffrc in order that
our principal effort might be direct
ed to the north.
From the first week in August It
was apparent that the length Of time
required for the British army to be-
gin to move would delay our action in
connection with il. This delay is one
Of the reasons which explain our fail
uces at the end of August.
Awaiting the moment when the op-
erations in the north could begin and
to prepare for it by retaining in AL
SAGE the greatest possible number OF
German forces, the general-in- chief
ordered cur troops to occupy Null
house, to cut The bridges OF the Rhine
flank the attack of our troops oper-
ating in Lorraine. This operation was
badly carried out by q leader who
was at once relieved of his command.
our troops, after having carried Null
house lost it ana were thrown back
on Belfort. The work had therefore TO
De recommended afresh and this was
done from Aug. IA, under a new COM
n1and.
Mulhouse was taken on the 18th after
brilliant fight at Dornach. Twenty
four guns were captured from the enc
my. On the 9th we held the approaches
to Comar. both by the Plain and by the
Cosges. The enemy had undergone enor-
nous losses and abandoned great stores
OF shells and forage: but from this mo-
ment what has happened in Lorraine and
on our left prevented US from carrying
our successes further, for our troops in
Alsace were needed elsewhere. On Aug.
IS the Alsace army was broken up. only
a small part remaining to hold the re-
gion of Thanh and the Nosges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

flank OF the German grouping OF
troops in the north.
On August 81 our offensive in the
center began with 10 army corps. On
August Il of our offensive in the cen :
ter began with 10 army corps. On
August %, it failed, and this reverse
appeared serious. The reasons for it
are complex. There were in this af-
fair, individual and collective failures.
imprudences committed under the fire
of the enemy. divisions ill-engag ed.
rash Developments. precipitate retreats.
a premature waste of men and. finally,
the inadequacy Of certain of our troops
and their leaders. both as regards the
use of infantry and artillery. In con-
sequence of these lapses the enemy,
turning TO account the difficult ter
rain, was able to secure the maximum
of profit from the advantages which
the superiority of his subaltern COM
~ I,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-16
BEGINS PREPARATION
OF WARNING TO ALLIES

" washington, June 15.-While Presi-
dent Wilson awaits the German reply
the state department will complete
compilation of data for the proposed
note to the allies.
Chandler Anderson, acting counsel.
or of the department, has prepared a
record which shows that not alone
have American cargoes been detained,
although plainly destined to neutral
countries, but that even when releas-
ed the owners have sustained losses
for which they have no chance of be-
ing compensated.
1t is not likely that this note will
be finished until the German reply is
received and the matters in dispute
with the kaiser's government are on
the road to a satisfactory adjustment.
Officials here continue to believe
that within the next few weeks a we'll
defined general European peace move.
ment will be found under way. Just
where it is to be instituted no one
here seems to know, but there are
under indications showing that peace
suggestions are no longer falling on
deaf ears.