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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
NOTES TO GREAT BRITAIN
ANDCERMANY DEAL|NcW|TH
USE OF FLAG AND ATTITUDE
TOWARD NEUTRAL VESSEL,

Washington Feb 9-Drafts of notes to Great Britain
Germany relative to the of the American flag by the
British liner Lusna and the concerning attitude
the German navy toward newly prescribed
sea zone OF personal consideration by President
wilson today after conferences
oes CT the cabinet It is understood that protest what
might be construed complaint against any violation of in
ernatlona law to be directed to either country. The admin
aton view OF the hosting Of the American flag the Lu
stana is that ii customary ruse war at the
time representations deemed advisable point how
easily neutral might suffer through continued prac
tice of the strategena.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
MURDER OF new BRITAIN PRIEST
and HIS H0USEkEEPER leaves
CLUES FOR THE POLICE MONDAY

local and state police admitted tonight
they were baffed, and that they had not
unearthed any tangible clew From the
fact that the priest had received threat
ening letters demanding money, and in
view of the ransacking of the desk draw
ers and cabinets containing private IA
pers, the police lean to the theory that
the motive may have been revenge or
robbery. The circumstances indicate. tbc
police say, that the priest was killed
first and that Miss Gilman heard the
scuffle and. coming to the rescue, was
chased upstairs and shot ana strangied
The doors and windows Of the rectory
were securely fastened. When the priest
failed to attend mass the parishiorers
investigated. a small boy crawled
through a cellar window and DISCOVERIES
the crime
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
HkMM insane
IS REP0RT OF
DOCTOR HALL OF
STATE HOSPITAL

Bangor. Me, Feb. s.-Thv grand Jury
of the February term of the supreme
court for Penobscot county rose toda,
returning in the vicinity of 100 indict-
merits Nearly 100 of these were against
violators of the prohibitory law. Charles
Henry Hamm of Hudson, indicted for the
murder by shooting of Mrs. Marcia
whitmore at her home Jan. !. was re-
ported by Dr. Hills. superintendent OF
the Bangor State hospital, as insane. Jo-
seph Currier. who had been held for the
grand jury on charge of criminal as
sault in connection with the death of
Mrs Margaret Manning. an aged woman
found dead On Essex street Dec. II, was
indicted for assault and battery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
Americans Safety

As for the German admiralty's proc
lamation that il may be difficult 10 de-
1ermlne the character Of vessel found
in the war zones especially because
Of tbs misuse Of neutral flags, the
United States government intends to
ash. for more information as to the
methods by which the order viii be
carried out in practice, and is pre-
pairing TO point out that it expects
every effort 70 be made TO verify The
nature Of The ships flying neutral flags.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
MRS. AUGUSTA
HALE CLIFFORD
DIES,P0RTLAND

Portia7a Me Feb. 9-Nfrs. Augusta
anie 5.nord authoress and historian,
snd VT O. George Clifford. United
States Eo-s-l AT Basic. Switzerland
;'on ,Ss- untn 1913. died in this city last
r-sa. from the effects Of an accident.
Sic VS. Is wears old,
NJ G.Fo~8 VINO Il wears ago was edi-
ia'-H--alsf - the Portland Daily Press
ST. b. switzerland. Ms. clifford re-
4:nep to her home Just before the En-
ropean IA broke out. sufferer from
. broke, MP, which caused complies
tons to SCI n. She was a sister OF for
mer Senator Eugene Hale and Federal
Judge Clarence Hale Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10

assuming that due respect for the
safety Of Americans will be given.
With the question of declaring GER
tain waters as IN theasones Of war on
beligerent merchant ships, the Amer
lean government is not concerned.
Neither communication will GO for
ward. il is understood, until complete
inforraa lion is available which may
cause delay Of several days.
In the absence Of any Official state
ment from Great Britain to the Unit
ed States on the case OF the Lusita-
MIA any inquiry which may be made
by this government on the subject OF
the use Of neutral aags by British
Gags proha bly, viii be based on the
fore. gn Office statement and confined
10 the general question rather than
any specific case.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
GERMAN INTENTION NOT
TO MAKE BLOCKADE, BUT
TO WAR ON ElIEIAYS SHIPS

amusement particularly called attan-
lioa.
The German naval forces have Of
course. received orders TO use no vio-
fence asains, neutral ships, so far as
these arc recognizable Is sunk, but this
confidential Instruction by the British
admiralty a 10 use the neutral flags
makes such identIfiostiop { matter Of
extreme difficulty. Neutral shipping can
therefore. only D. urgently warned
against il as in the earlier announce
'nents 10 avoid the Indicated var zone
uI.tlI further notice"
No protests, according TO Herr Won
Jasow have been received from neu-
tral states concerning the admiralty al
though several Of them. ne said, had
applied for information as TO it's scope.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
.(0MERY IS
SENTENCED
HANGING
Convicted Murderer of
Wife Gets n. H. Ex-
IRENE Penalty

Nsncees.er, y. H, Feb. s.-Oscar J.
r,-,s-v confessed wife slayer, wa. SEN
,s,oe6 tonight 70 be hanged al the state
,-sor i Concord on Feb. 16. 1916 This
e,r be ne a-s, case of capital punish
men, =. New Hampshire in nearly q
sys-te- O.. b century
Tnde, tae ]aU condemned murderer
g allowed . year and day Of life after
ssmenoe s passed In this instance the
a,iovaac. IS I little over that period
Prisoners Statement
Gomez heard his doom pronounced
vi-. l:,ls display Of emotion other than
Z SIG; Grxpp,ng OF the Jaw. Just be-
to-s Ger. q court Luce read the court 5
oeo.s.9r. ~ome-y was asked If he had
erv:..Hr t. say In d clear voice the
r-,soaer replied. after q moments hesita-
mol "Na:h-1E except that ! would like
r. have :ae matter taken to the supreme
cou-t
II, las; execution in New Hampshire
w. taa- Il Prank Amy for the murder
If ~t-s.re Warden, a Hanover girl
AIN vas hanged al Concord OF May IS,
M
Co.o Bioodsd Crime
The -r.ie Tor which Cornery VIII SO
ts ms 5eata was one Of the most cold
booaea ri the criminal annals Of the
s.ate C- Nov. % last tne evidence
81 5wez .e placed a poison capsule in
.as bathroom near a box ot medicine his
VIE VS. using He Informed her that
ID, e4ps4Ie contained q sedative and
,ae lai.r swallowed i. contents
The u.atn certificate gave acute incl
res:i0r as the cause Of death. and had
10: been for the suspicious q a min
ste, Rev. z. } palssoul. who commune
,ata1 Is theory TO the police, the crime
would nave rernainvd undiscovered. Ms.
,an.e~as BODY was exnumed and an Ok
min lon o. the stomach revealed the
laso- Comerys arrest followed
ab-at three weeks ago CoIrery st
r,ed suicide IN the corridor Of the
:lsboro county Jail by cutting his
1raa; This delayed tbs trial until this
eal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
2! DROWNED
IN B. c. Mine

Nanaimo, Z. c, Feb. 9.-Twenty- one
men employed in the mine Of the Pa
cifc Coast Coal Mines, Limited, at
South Wellington, seven miles from
here, were drowned by rush Of wa
ter today.
Evidently one OF the old flooded
workings Of the Alexandra mine which
has not been operating for year, was
broken into by the men in the South
Wellington, which adjoins it on a
low level
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
WILHELMINA
AT FALMOUTH

Falmouth, via London, Feb. 9. 11.27
P. M.-The American steamer Wilhel-
nina which has cargo of food sup
plies aboard for Germany, arrived
this afternoon. The captain of the
Wilhelmina said he came to Falmouth
Of his own free will and had no prize
crew aboard.
Customs officers visited the vessel
Immediately upon her arrival. but it
had not been announced what action,
If any. was taken.
The N-ilhelmina lies in the stream
with the American flag flying. She
had an extremely rough passage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
DEAD MAN
WIltIAM KING
OF WINTHROP, NE.

Livermore Falls, Me, Feb s.-wiiliam
King Of Bath having returned to his
home and established the fact that he
WAS not one of the three victims of the
fire at Jay 10 days ago, the town author
tiles today believed the portions of the
body buried at Bath were the remains
OF William King who left Winthrop sew
eral months ago. The description Of the
missing Winthrop man taliies with that
OF the dead man, who formerly worked
at Fall River. Mass. and was well
known In Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
SENATOR NORRIS
MAY SOON DESERT
TO REPUBLICANS;
Opportunity Sought to
Displace Ship Pur-
chase with Post Office
Appr0priation-Plans
of, House Leaders
Promise Fireworks

Washington, Feb. 9.-FormaI
notice in writing that he would
seek a cloture amendment to the
Senate rules to end debate on the
administration shipping bill at
2 P. NJ, Feb. -, and cause a fin
al vote to be taken three hours
later was given by Senator Reed
tonight when the Senate had
been in continuous session for
more than So hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
Eubba-d's Story

In his fight for freedom the respon-
dent calmly but firmly related his story
Of the shooting and what led up to IL.
Ee had lived in Oakland the most OF
his life, and said. and been employed
as brennan in the axe and scythe fac
tory there.
My wife left home to go to Hart
land in January When she came home
she said she was going TO work At
the hotel doing table work She re-
manned home until she went TO the
funeral Of Mrs. Mathews, her sister. on
the 18th. Of August. My family con-
sisted Of myself and wife and my
daughter" he said. Before my wife
left to 60 10 the funeral Of her sister
she said:
" Are you going to give me any
money for flowers {"
a said. Yes =
4" 'Ho7; abou, the coat I got at Wa
terville? e
L said, ! suppose that has got TO be
paid for" ! gave 1S- IS for flowers
S. for furniture we had bought, and $40
On the cloak"
She went to WatervilIe that after
noon and came back about 5 O'clock
asked her to get some supper and
she answered"
" ! have not time
She said that LaForest had sele-
phoned her to come at once and she
was going 20 hire an automobile. J
said: You can't afford 70 hire ar au-
tonotiIe.'
Wife Drank Whiskey
= next saw her up 70 Charles Ma
sons funeral on the third Of Septem-
Der ! went 10 Hartland and as
went to the hotel ! met my wife AZ
the door. She dtd not offer TO shake
hands with me- and later We went into
the parlor and then went to supper
We went to room and later Mathews
came in. He offered to TX me up
drink Of whiskey. I shook my head.
She got up and went out and was gone
about three-quar1ers Of an hour. When
she came back ] said to her: II don't
look well Tor you to drink whiskev.
DID you drink that ana she said she
did. We went to our room and I tried
10 get her to go back home and she
told me she was not ready"
Mr.. Hubbard then related how at the
funeral of Mr.. Mason that Mathews
had crowded himself into the position
among the relatives ahead of him. a
nearer relative. After the funeral he
and his wife went TO a Mrs. Wellmans
and when he went away she would no.
90 with him
Testimony bearing on possible rea-
sons for jealousy followed according
TO the stat anents Of Hubbard.
y went back 10 the hotel. intending
TO have talk with Mathews in regard
To getting him to ask my wife to go
home with me. went into his room
and ! said TO him: wish you would
use your influence to have my wife
go home with me"
He quickly answered: Il shan't.
She is good help and I am going to
keep her as long as she will stay"
u said, there is law against that
and he replied"
To H with that. You may have
all the law you want or anything
else
He jumped up and went down
stairs"
This closed the testimony Of Hub
bard until ? ?. NJ in the afternoon
The Defence
II this case were not distinguished
in any other points it would after
Tuesday morning have stood out as
Continued on Page 5-Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
Conditions and General Forecast

Conditions and General Forecast
Washington, Feb. s.-Forecast for New
England and seastern New York: Fair
V ednesday and Thursday; warmer
Thursday.
Conditions; Fair weather prevailed
generally during the last y hours east
Of the Rocky mountains Temperatures
have fallen in the North Atlantic states
and are generally below normal else
where east @. the Mississippi river The
indications are that the weather viii be
fair Wednesday and Thursday through
out the East The temperature viii rise
on Thursday throughout the Atlantic
states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10

fch deposit Of gold has been dis
'oEefea on The Binabai river in the
province ~ Nindoro. Philippine is
@h0s The deposit is said to be eH-
seas!Ve ana the nuggets Of unusually
the Cue1..,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10

Rev. James H. Gray Of Caribou has
been transferred to the Methodist
church in Rockland to succeed Rev G.
Z. Edgett, recently called to Vineyard
Haven, Mass. He vii begin his pastor
ate next Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10

TO DISTRICT
ATTORNEYS

Washington, Feb. e-Vioiators Of the
criminal law who get into the federal
courts will not be able in the future
TO evade the issue and decline TO plead
guilty or not guilty TO an indictment
if Attorney General Gregory's direc-
tons to all the United States district
attorneys OF the country are carried
out.
"NoIo contendere"
In circular letter MI. Gregory de-
clares that the plea Of "nolo conten-
dere" which has been resorted to in
several important cases lately ''is be-
ing nlisused in some districts and
directs the district attorney 10 refuse
to consent to this plea in any case
where the statute under which indict-
ment is brought requires either i'm
prisonment alone or both fine and i'm
prisonment.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
Buildings Burned at OrIand.

Fire Sunday afternoon destroyed the
house and buildings of Al Forsythe at
Orland. The fire caught in the ell,
which was ablaze when discovered.
The flames spread to the main house
and all was total loss.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
FAIR

Boston. Feb. 9-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair Wednesday and
perature; moderate west to north
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-10
Defeat Adjournment

RepubEcan managers were somewhat
surprised at the strength commanded
by the administration forces when
Senator Clarke of Arkansas moved
that the Senate adjourn until noon to-
morrow. They had hoped that Sena-
tor Norris, Progressive Republican,
would not stand with the Democratic
majority against such a motion Both
Senator Norris and Senator La Fol-
lette, however, voted against adjourn
ment, and so did Senator Kenyon who
joined the administration forces for the
first time since the beginning Of the
fight The vote on the motion stood
As to 4s. Had the opposi-
Gon alliance won on the effor.
TO adjourn, il had been planned to try
to displace the ship purchase bill to-
morrow by motion to take I'D for
consideration the post office appropri-
alton bill. Such an attempt may vet
he made, and should it succeed, It
probably would be impossible to get
the measure before the Senate again
between now and March T. In the
light of the vote tonight, the regular
Democratic senators feel that their
lines will hold although some of the
Republicans intimated that Senator
Norris might soon desert the majority
unless the filibuster can be broken an
the continuous session ended.
Will Not Withdraw
After the strenuous all-night session
Monday the day in the Senate was an ex-
citing one. Senators O'Gorman and
Hitchcock assailed the attempt to coerce
support Of the shipping bill, and both
made references to the attitude of Pres
ident Wilson. The President took. occa-
sion during the day to reassure callers
that there was no intention of withdraw
ing the ship purchase bill, even should
it be necessary to call an extra session
of Congress in the spring
New Plan in Making
According to talk about the capitol
L'0os a. OPkchSiIlG VI l1lS Di4i prevent d
decisive vote for many more days new
plan of action may be undertaken. The
plan, which is said to have been sug-
gested from an authoritative admins
tration source, would be for House lead
ers to call up for passage a bill intro
duced by Senator Weeks early in the
session, which passed the Senate, pro-
viding for turning over Slime of tn
ships of the navy fair mail and CONNER
cial service between New York and
South American ports. With this bill be-
fore the House, il would be part of the
plan to attach the ship purchase bill as
an amendment and to pass the amended
bill under a special rule. This would
put the measure before the Senate again
in the form of an amended Senate bill
on which a record vote might be forced.
This plan is said to have been dis
cussed at the White House by party
leaders on both sides of the capitol. al
though none would admit 1t tonight
The rules committee of the House for
some time has had a special rule ready
for an emergency on the shipping bill
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-09-18
TO FAIR
VERY REASONABLE

That the Louisiana State Fair II ns'
conducted a. a noney-making institu
ton but ~ q great educational factor
is evidenced by the generous action ol
the management In fixing the prieeS
Of admission At = minimum. This plsn
was adopted 80 ~ to give ~ many
people ~ possible an opportunity t.
attend. Just enough to defray expen
sss and provide for tho next fair. Il
all the management expects the -
missions to bring. including admis
sions to various entertainments, some
Of which are worth several timss tn
Srices charged.
An idea OF how small the charges
are IL gained from the following list
applying this year:
General day admission to fati
grounds, adults 80 cents.
General day admission to grounds
children rs cents.
General admission after 9 o'clock n
the evening, adults Is cents. ehildrsr
10 cents.
Admission for children 8 years and
under, free after 8 p. m.
General admission to grandstand f0l
races, rs cents.
I General admission 10 grandstand foi
football games, 80 cents.
Admission to grandstand each nigga
for horse show and vaudeville. free
Ter reserved seat, 2b cents.
For catalogue and premium lists ap
nlv 10 Secretary l.. N. BrucgEerhofS
Shreveport.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-09-18
A CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our sin.
cere thanks through this medium
to our kind neighbors and friends
for their generous assistance and
kind attentions shown US during
the last illness Of our lameDted
mother, Mrs. George Dougins.
nee Louisa Elmer, who passed
away on the 14th instant. These
tender blossoms, plucked from the
flower garden OF tho heart, shall
never fade, nor wither, nor lose
their emblematic beauty of the
home beyond this vale Of tears.
They shall ever be cherished as
among our dearest treasures.
Mr.. and Mrs. chas Heidecker
and family.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-09-18
OLD IN
ANNUAL CONTESTS

No attraction At the louisiana 6tats
Fair this year promises to prove more
Interesting than the Old Fiddlers
Contest. This II an annual affair. held
In the Coliseum. No professionals arr
allowed, and the spirit Of rivalry Il
always extremely keen among the oil
fiddlers, who are permitted to seleo'
their own numbers for the contest
There 10 no admission charge. ant
everybody II invited.
The competition IL open to old fid
dlers. not only Of louisiana, but O
Texas and Arkansas, and any othsI
state from which they may care Z
come for the content. Fifty dollars II
prizes will be awarded.
For catalogue and other informatioI
apply to Secretary l.. N. Bruggerhoff
Shreveport.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-09-18
M RS. M. BILLEAUD. JR..
DIED IN OGDEN, UTA III

Lafayette, La, Sept. 13 Mrs.
M. Billeaud, Jr., OF Broussard
died Sunday night in Ogden,
Utah, while on a visit to the ex-
position and points In the West
IN company with her daughter,
Miss Della, and Mr.. aud Mrs.
Hebert Billeaud. Mr.. BilIeaud
left for the bedside Thursday.
He is expected to arrive here
with the body Friday. She
leaves FIVE children, Miss Della,
Curley, Allen, Roy and Lone
Billeaud. Mrs. Billeaud was the
wife Of the president Of the pc
lice jury. the Bank of B%roussard
and the Billeaud Sugar Factory.
The Daily States.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-09-18
Every Depar1msp. IN Our Store
Showing New Novelties.
King BROTHERS.

The directors of the Iberia
Building Assn met last WedDes.
day evening IN their regular semi.
monthly meeting. They handled
four applications for loans, all Of
which we're approved for amounts
aggregatiDg $1,000.
A communication from the
State League announced the fact
that an Association ia central
Louisiana had to meet the de
mand Of local authorities for
license-both State and town.
On the trial Of the case, Of which
a test case was made IN the end,
1t was lost by the defendant as
ISOLATION IN the District Court;
but the case was carried to the
Supreme Court, where the deci
sion of the lower court was re-
versed. This decision will have
the effect of quoting the ques
ton Of imposing a license upon
local building and loan associa.
lions.
The Secretary's report iDdTeat
cd that the Associations easl
balance on hand was about to b,
| absorbed by maturing stock
stock loans, and other obliga
tions. In consequences Of thu
condition. the boards prohibi
tioD against the further ISSUING
of Paid UP stock for the time be
ing, was withdrawn. Partiel
now wishing Paid Up stock MAJ
get 1t by applying at the Office.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-09-18
SHOW
IN ART MUSEUM

Ono Of the most attractive features
OF the Louisiana state Fair this ysai
will be the collection Of exhibits in the
Art Museum. They will be t~astefully
displayed. and there will be capable
and courteous attendants to answer
questions and explain features about
which Information may be sought.
In this building there will be shown
articles Of special interest to the wo
neu folks and to persons interested II
school and home development. The
exhibits will come from various school
rooms, sewing 0onhs. kitchens. draw
ing rooms. etc.
FOR catalogue and other information
aoply 20 Secretary l. ". DrueggerhofR
shreveport.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-09-18

To prevent pneumonia, a cold
settled in the lungs should be at
tended to Mt once. Put a HER
RICK'S RED PEPPER POROUS
PLASTER on the chest and take
BALLARD'S HOREHOUND sly
RUP internally. It's a winning
combination. Buy the dollar size
Horehound Syrup; you get q por-
GUS plaster free with each bottle.
Sold BY ESTORGE DRUG co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1915-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Pfster. we learn,
are home ward bound. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pfster spent several weeks ut Battle
Greek after which they journeyed TO
Rochester, Wisconsin. a town Of hos
pitfalls, where something owe one
hundred and fifty expert surgeons are
located and over ten thousand opera
tons yearly performed with phenom-
email success. Mr.. PHster who was in
search Of better health Is, we hope
improved by his trip.