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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15

Mrs. Anna Roche, AZ years old, OF
Brooklyn, committed suicide yesterday
morning by leaping from the fourth
flor Of her home into a stone court
ward. She was the wife of Lieut..
John Roche, u. S. A., retired. Worry
because she was unable to properly
nourish her. four-months-old baby is
believed to have driven her temper.
arily insane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15

James A. Beach. II years old, a
resident Of Fairfax county, and a son
of Andrew j. Beach, died yesterday
at his home outside this city. The
funeral will take place tomorrow af-
ternoon at 8 o'clock from Pohick
Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15

The State Corporation Commission
has issued supplemental certificate
Of Incorporation to the Indianapolis
Detroit Washington Corporation.
Changing location of principal office
Soath Washington, Va, to the city 70
Alexandria, Va. and creating a pre-
ferred stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15

A private message from Trieste
saws that the situation there is daily
becoming more serious. Any one
manifesting the slightest sympathy
with Italy is Immediately charged
with high treason, and death sent
ences are of daily occurrence. The
new governor, just appointed, is OBJ
liged to have all official documents
countersigned by two officers of the
general staff. one being German. the
other Austrian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15
ALEXANDRIA NATIONAL BANK

BY an Act Of the General Assem-
bly,, approved March 25, 1914, it was
enacted that Wednesday, February
II, 1915, being the one hundredth
anniversary of the Treaty of Client,
shall be observed as a public holi-
DAY. and this bank will be closed.
]. L. PERRY, Cashier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15

LADIES-Sew at home; good pay.
Send stamp. Work sent prepaid.
King Mfg. Co., 1431 Broadway
New York City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15

Mrs. Katherine Randolph l7itzhugh,
known as "The woman of mystery"
who is said to be related to the fam
Gus Fitzhugh family Of Virginia, was
arrested in New York yesterday on
suspicion Of having committed the
theft of handbags from churches. She
was convicted and freed under sus-
pended sentence in Octoebr, 1913, for
the theft from ST. Baltholmew's
Church, in March of that year of a
gold mesh bag belonging to Miss
Dorothy; Fisk, daughter of banker
Pliny Fisk and gold bracelet, the
property. of Irene Munsey, an actress.
In ;women's night court, Magistrate
Barlow held the woman, under $1,000
bail for further examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15
LOCAL BREVITIES

will meet you at the minstrel
show at S:15 p. m. at the Lyceum
Hall tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15
NOTICE.

Wednesday, February II, the anni-
versary of the Treaty of Ghent, being.
a legal holiday, this bank will be
closed all day. Burke & Herbert.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15

Alexandria public schools vii!
close on Wednesday on account Of the
hundredth anniversary of the ceIe-
bration of the Treaty Of Ghent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15

FOR RENT-l0 room brick house in
good condition, pa north Royal
street. Apply 122 north Royal
street. 13-3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15

hundredth anniversary or the reio-
bration of the Treaty Of Ghent.
On account Of the delay in the ar
rival Of the cars the commencement
Of the ''jitney" automobile line which
was to have taken place today. has
been postponed for Il week.
The funeral Of the late Mrs. Kate
Maria Daniels, aged 40 Years, who
died at her home in Fairfax county
Friday night, took place yesterday
afternoon from the Linconia Episco-
pal Church..
4 minstrel show will he given to-
morrow night in Christ Church Far
ish Hall by the Sunday School.
The Second Presbyterian Church
will repeat the Topsy Turvy show
given by them last year The dare
is tomorrow night at eight o'clock.
The Women's Christian Temper
ance Union will meet tomorrow az
ternOon at 3 o'clock at ,l3 Cameron
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15

Paul Becker, a clerk. of BROOKLYN,
gave up his life Yesterday to save
three little girls from injury. Beck
er was riding Il motorcycle down
lehlh street and Prospect park, when
at Seventh avenue, the girls crossed
"!fectIy in front of him. To avoid
STRIKING them, Becker swcrved his
cycle and crashed into a tree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15

The condition of f;Police sergt.
Harry R. Lohman, of the First pre-
cinct. Washingtoni who was :. shot
twice. in revolver battle with Lewis
Newman, an cx-marine on Ninth
street early Sunday morning, was
said to be favorable for recovery at
Emergency Hospital last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15

!. A careful investigation by the Pan
anna police and the American author
tiles reveals that only one Panama
civilian was killed in the rioting al
Panama early yesterday. but prob
ably four persons were dangerously
wounded and it is believed that the
total number of wounded will reach
Do. OF these II are American sold
lers. The fight of Saturday started
IN resort in the Tenderloin district
while many Of the soldiers were on
leave of absence to attend the carni-
val festivities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15

Go to the Hotel Rammel when you
want the best fried oysters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-02-15

Showers this afternoon and TO-
night; cooler tonight; Tuesday
fair and cooler; moderate
south. shifting to west winds,
High t;dc 9:09 6. m. and 9;29
p. IN.
Sun rises $50; Sun sets 5:2a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
CASE
WILL GO TO
JURY TODAY

Bridgeport, Conn. March 1S.-The
case of Mrs. Helen NJ. Angle who has
been on trial for II days for man
slaughter, is expected to go to the
jury some time tomorrow. At ad-
journment today all the evidence had
been put in; the opening address OF
the state and the full arguments OF
counsel for the defence had been COM
pleted, and there remained for tomor-
row only the closing address by States
Attorney Cummings and the charge Of
Judge Williams before the jury Is ask
ed to decide whether Mrs. Angle
caused the death Of Waldo R Ballou
in Stamford on the night Of June %
last.
Jacob B. Klein, counsel for the de-
fence, denounced the police methods
of investigation Of the tragedy. He
characterized the Stamford police ma
iron, Mrs. Klahre as stool pigeon"
seeking to pump Mrs. Angle on the
one hand and get into her confidence
on the other Judge n. c. Downs also
of counsel for the defence. made a
dramatic declaration that the bloody
footprints in Mrs. Angles apartment
pointing near the telephone showed
that she had intended to call for help
after having carried Ballou to the door
of the Rippowam building in the hope
that the fresh air would revive him,
as the accused had testified.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
BELGIANS AND GERMANS
NEAR CLASH ON USER
Continues From Page ons)


unfavorable weather conditions. The
Turks are taking advantage Of the ces-
sation Of attack to repair ~ far as
possible the damage done to the forts
and batteries. and they express con-
f1dence which is shared by the Ger
man field marshal, Baron Won Der
Goltz, that the Straits are impenetra-
BILE.
The belief is held here, however. that
as soon as the ships receive fresh sup
plies Of ammunition they win resume
the attack with even greater force.
The conference between the govern
ment and labor leaders to arrange for
the acceleration Of the output Of war
munitions was continued in London
today and adjourned until tomorrow
to complete the agreement which has
been reached. The laborites wish to
make certain that the arrangements
entered into now will not prejudically
affect the workers after the war II
concluded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
BELFAST
Sons of Veterans Present Fine
Program at Meeting of the
Barker Tent D. of w.
A Pretty Party
BAR HARBOR BOWLERS
CLASH WITH LOCALS

At the regular meeting Of Emma White
Barker Tent, Daughters of Veterans
held Wednesday night in Memorial hall,
the obligated Sons Of Veterans had
charge of the program. Fred A. Seward
being chairman. The program included
a harrnonica solo and encore by Horace
Nickerson. remarks by Walter Lyon;
singing of the Battle Hymn OF the Re
public by the Tent. Comrade A. l..
Conant then told of his personal reia-
+ions with Thomas H. Marshall Post.
for whom the local post is named, and
this was followed by the singing OF that
old song. "Just Before the Battle Moth
err, by comrade Hassen Remarks on
lincoln were made by L. o. White and
f,,rthar remarks by Allen Webbsr. Car
ence E. Frost spoke Of the signihcahee
of the name Daughters OF veterans >
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19

highland Falls, \. Y, March lS.-High-
Faymea operating during the night along
he Wesl Shore Railroad held up one
man roahod him and cut his throat and
ls'er entered the railroad station here,
Shot and killed the night operator and
escaped after taking a small sum from
the cash drawer.
Two Victims
george Grffen, whose throat was cut,
was taken 10 the Kingston hospital in a
serious condition. The body of the muir
uefeG operator, Omar Hotaling, was
found near his telegraph key. There
were I'VE bullets in his body. Apparently
lis assaiiants had fired from inside the
station An unfinished report which lay
oA his DESK indicated that the shooting
occurred between ! and o'clock in the
morning.
HotalIng was q years old. He lived
.M Newburgh. Three years ago his cous-
H. OF the same name, was murdered I'M
ueF similar circumstances in the railroad
station az Tappan.
'fItien staggered into a Catholic school
WIN his throat cut earlier in the night.
LIE SaIa he had been attacked by thee
men Is he was walking along the rail-
.oaQ track from West Park to High
'@Aas, The men, he said, had robbed him
u and cut his throat. He was sent
81 once to the Kingston hospital
Two arrests have been made in connec-
Uon with the cases.
6Nfen IS a resident of Providence, r.
= tie said he had come to this section
III search OF work.
Hotaling's body lay on the station floor
.'f perhaps two hours before it was
-0uhd. He had last reported by telegraph
a. I-.5l o'clock and the dispatcher at
" eehawken had tried in vain to raise
-''h TWO hours later to copy an order for
. south-bound freight train which had
.elt West Point, the next station.
me crew of the freight train had been
: .0iu TO get orders at Highland Falls. At
: O'Clock, as the train slowed down, the
operator was not at his usual place at
me Key. nor could he be seen at his desk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
Advent Conference

The Kennebec County Advent Chris
tan Conference opened at the local
church on Nudd street Thursda $
evening, with large attendance. The
conference, which will continue
through Sunday, will listen to many
able speakers. At the opening ses-
sion Thursday evening. DR.. A. w.
Taylor Of Friendship was the speaker.
DR.. Taylor held the close attention of
the large congregation with a sermon
on THE Christian Race from the
text, I'VE are encompassed about with
a great cloud Of witnesses" Dr.. Tay-
lor compared the course Of the Chris
tian to that Of a runner in a race and
told of the preparation he must have
and the work he must do in order to
truly win. Rev. Mr.. Mayberry pre-
sided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
BIDDEFORD PASTOR
TO GO TO MASS,

Biddeford, Me-, March 1s.-Rev. John
NJ wathen, for the past six years pastor
of the Second Congregational church OF
this city, the largest Protestant church
in York county, has resigned and accept
ed a call to the Highland Avenue Congre-
sational church, Somerville. Mass.
The Rev. Mr.. Wathen is vice presi-
dent of the York County Children's AID
Society and moderator of the York Coun-
~ CONGREGATIONAL Churches. He came
to this city from Claremont, N. H.. where
he held a pastorate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
MERGER OF n. E.
power co. AND
COM. RIVER co.

Portland. Me-, March 1s.-The proposed
plan for merging with the New England
Co., a voluntary holding association, for
mer in Massachusetts a year ago, was
approved today at meetings of the New
England Power Co. of Maine and the
Connecticut River Power Co. Of Maine.
These corporations are said to control
about 10000 electrical horsepower in the
New England states. A meeting of the
New England Co. was to be held later in
the day at Boston. 1t is understood to
have authority to issue $30,0Oo,0OO of
bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
Afternoon Session

At the afternoon session the House
cheerfully voted to recall from the Gov
ernor the woman's reformatory bill which
at the morning session the Senate refused
to ask sent back.
The act to create the Northport Village
Corporation was taken up as a special as
signment and Rep. Mullin Of Lncolnvilla
offered an amendment providing that 50
per cent. of the taxes paid by the cor
poration to the town be returned to the
village, advocating this plan as most
equitable. Rep. Millett of Belfast moved
the indefinite postponement Of the
amendment, and Rep. higgins Of Brewer
was with him on that move. pointing out
that the 60 per cent. clause in the bill
was fair and approved by the members
of the committee. After further discus
sion the amendment was postponed and
the bill passed to be engrossed. ..-
Rep. Pierce of Houlton offered an
amendment to the measure doing away,
with the Office of commissioners Of In
land fisheries and game creating the Of
flee of commissioner OF inland fisheries
and game The amendment eliminated
the section of the bill which provides that.
Chairman marry d. AustlH Ol 1uIubpS re-
main in Office as commissioner until the
expiration of his term. The amendment
was assigned to this morning for con-
sideration. !
The House voted to reconsider its votA!
Of Wednesday whereby It indefinitely
postponed the measure requiring certain
vehicles to carry lights at night. Rep
Kicker of Castine presented an amend
ment exempting vehicles carrying hay
and other articles. and the amendment
was accepted. The bill then started on
its way to enactment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
MURDER DOES NOT HALT WORK
or H|CHWAYmEN IN new YORK

in the dim light of the Oil lamp in his
office. A brakeman shouted from the
train. but receiving no answer entered
the room AS he did so he stumbled over
the operators body.
On the floor nearby lay four empty 49,
calibre revolver cartridges. The cash
drawer was open. Not far from the car
fridge shells lay a ring which the brake
man picked up. 1t was the wedding ring
of the murdered mans wife which appar-
emily had rolled out of his vest pocket
when he fell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
OAKLAND

The home Of DR.. and Mrs. c. H.
Witherell was the scene Tuesday .ev-
ening Of delightful St. Patrick Whist
party given in true Bohemian style.
Green penants marked the six whist
tables. The guests were given green
bon bon favors and requested to dec
crate themselves with the enclosed
hats. After this the fun began in a
merry search for partners and tables.
The first prizes were won by Mrs.
Mary Batchelder and Fred Hallett, the
consolation prizes going to Mrs. w.
E. Vigue and Charles Blaisdell. 4
bountiful buffet lunch was served
throughout the evening.
The new public library was thrown
open to the public Wednesday after
noon. Regular hours for the library
will be observed as follows: Wednes-
day and Saturday afternoons from 100
to 5: every weekday evening except
Tuesday from $50 to 8; Sunday after
moons for reading only from 2 to s, I'M
til the first of May.
The school committee met at the Of
fee of G. w. Field Monday evening.
organizing with F., H, Leech as chair
man The board will hold regular
meetings on the second Wednesday Of
each month at the above place.
By. Libby has returned from Bos-
ton, where he attended the automobile
show.
Otis Williams, a Civil war veteran,
about IS years Of age, died Wednesday
afternoon.
On Wednesday evening the ladies
Of the w. R. C. served a Chicken Pie
supper to the G. A. r. and invited
guests. The decorations were symbol
ic of st. Patricks day. The tables
were decorated with crepe paper, the
green cutting the white giving a dia-
mondlike appearance. Shamrock IA
vors were at each plate. Rev. c. D.
HaZelton offered grace At the close
Of the supper Comrades Geo. w. Gold
ing made pleasing remarks and Com
rade Geo. H. Bryant read a business
letter in regard to bronze tablets for
the outside Of the building. Then the
senior vice president of the w. r. c.,
Mrs. Avis Leech. announced that the
party was celebrating the goth ami
versary Of the marriage Of one of their
Hu1uoeI. IN pressing manner Sne
presented Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Taylor
with a handsome cake. Mrs Taylor
in a few well-chosen words, respond
ed. showing both her surprise and ap-
probation. The tables were then
cleared from the rom and the regular
business of the Corps took place
The Senior class of the Oakland
High school will leave this Friday
morning for Washington, D. c., I'M
der the supervision of the principal Of
the school, Charles E. Taylor. Be-
sides Washington, they will visit Bos-
ton. New York and Philadelphia, TAX
ing for their trip about 10 days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19

In the Gazette just now you can read
lists Of promotions in the army. with
the sad entry after some Of the names,
since died" That could not have hap
pehed in earlier days. for down to "the
forty-five," when the army was at the
wars abroad. its commander filed up
all vacancies at his own selection, with
out the knowledge or consent or control
Of any authority at home So there may
be found. in the war ONCE commission
books certificates that TO our certain
knowledge" so-and-so had been captain
Of horse, and this perhaps years after
the step had been given and taken on
the field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
SIGNED BY -,
GOVERNOR

An Act to amend Section Of Chapter
al Of the Public Laws Of 1913, regulating,
the sale Of morphine and other hypnotic;
or narcotic drugs.
An Act to equalize the salaries Of ooun-
ty treasurers.
An Act to equalize the salaries Of coun-
ty attorneys. /
An Act to equalize the salaries Of reg
listers OF deeds.
An Act to abolish the ONCE Of city 90
licitor Of the city Of Portland and to Gre.
ate the Office OF corporation counsel Of
the city Of Portland, and to determine
his duties, tenure Of ofdce and salary.
An Act to create a board Of exauaina.
ton and registration Of nurses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
CLINTON
Clinton School Notes.

All Clinton schools except the Town
House and Hill Roard schools will
open Monday. March %. The Town
House and Hill Road schools will open
Monday. April 5.
Good progress is being made in NOV
ing the Hill Road school building to
the new lot. It is expected that it will
be on the new lot on Thursday.
The pupils from Dixon's Corner and
the Ridge will be transported to the
Hill Road school.
The following teachers have been
elected foe the aprt1g terW: Gram
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19

CIRCUMSTANCES

ashlngton, March 1s.-On receiving a
protest from the German embassy, the
departments of state and justice today
took prompt action to ascertain the cir
cumstances incident TO the service of
warrants on the German consul and his
assistant at Seattle. Wash
AT the request of the state department
the bureau Of investigation of the de-
partment of justice telegraphed its Seat
tie agent to look into the case and make
a complete report of the facts to Wash
lngton at once. The German embassy
protested to the state department that
Muller, the consul, and Schultz, his as
sistant, were arrested in violation of a
treaty between Germany and the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
BELGRADE

Mr.. and Mrs. Reuel Lamb were In Wa.
terville Tuesday visiting their daughter,
who has had the misfortune to break her
arm.
Mrs. G. G. Bartlett was a caller at Mrs
]. F. Hanson's Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs J. F. Hanson passed Sun.
day at Wings Mills.
Among the business visitors at the Cap
ital City Wednesday were VIM. Wadleigh,
Mrs. Guy Yeaton and Mrs. Maude Hew-
lit. =
Miss Ruth Thompson Of North Belgrade
is passing q few days with her grands
1aTenta Mr.. and Mrs. GaA staddana.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19

16, II and IS at Skowhegan. A good
list of speakers has been secured. The
speaker at the mass meeting will be S.
j. Robbins Of New Jersey, who has
been secured for his only engagement
this year in Maine.
Members of Church Boys Clubs,
High School groups and boys clubs of
various sorts are invited to send dele
cations under adult leadership.
Communications should be address,
ed to E. L. Allen. chairman of the
Boys Federation of Somerset County,
Hinckley Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
MISSING NORTH
K|TTERY man IS
FOUND DEAD OF
HEART FAILURE

Kittery, Maine. March 1S.-Josiah
Hutchins, 76, a prominent farmer of
North Kittery. was found dead in the
woods with an axe by his side. to-
day. after a search begun last Mon
day. Hutchins was missed when a
basket of groceries delivered on that
dav. remained untouched at his door.
He lived alone. Heart failure is said
10 have been the cause Of death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19
STR
cLENARTNEY
IS 70RPED0ED

London, March 1S.-(s.3S).-The British
steamer Glenartney Of Glasgow was tor
pedoed this morning OF Beachey Head by
German submarine which gave no no.
tice Of her intention In the scramble
for boats one of the crew was drowned,
the others, numbering 10, several of
whom were injured, were picked up by a
steamer and landed at New Haven. The
Glenartney. which was of 1909 tons reg
lister, was bound from Bangkok for Lon
don loaded with 5000 tons of rice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-19

Embassy officials expressed their belief
III Muiiers innocence of any conspiracy
10 obtain secrets to which he had No
right. Recently the German embassy
charged that submarines were being built
IN the United States in sections and ship
pea 10 Canada, where they were COM
pie'eo. Seattle was named as one of
the places where the submarines were
being built
Inc department of justice probably will
make an investigation for the state de-
partment.