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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
FRENCH OFFICIAL
COMMUNICATION

Paris via London, April 15.-Mid-
night-The following official statement
was issued by the war office tonight:
TO the north Of Arras we have re-
gained a brilliant success. which COM
pietes that of last month. The Whole
spur southeast of Notre Dame De
Lorette was carried with the bayonet
by our troops, who now hold all the
southeastern slopes as far as the out
er woodland fringe of Ablain-St. Ma
zair.
We took 100 prisoners, who inciud-
ed several officers and three trench
mortars and two machine guns.
AT Thepval and La Boisselle IN the
region Of Albert, the enemy attempted
two attacks which were Immediately
checked.
In the Argonne, at Bagatelle. our ar
tillery demolished one of the principal
German trenches. Further to the east,
at La Neurissens, we repulsed an attack.
"A Les Eparges the enemy delivered
counter-attacks during the night OF
April 14-l5. with the object of retaking
the eastern salient. He was repulsed and
lently bonbarded the position but did not
attack.
AT Montmare Wood we repulsed a
counter-attack an on ne ground taken
on the 18th we continued the inventory
OF our booty. which included two quick
firers, two trench mortars, machine
gun. several hundred rifles and thousands
Of cartridges and grenades.
In the forest Of LePretre we repulsed
an attack and took some prisoners.
"A German aviator dropped bombs on
the hospital al Mourmelon. BY way of
reprisal for the bombardment OF Nancy
by a Zeppelin one OF our aeroplanes drop
ped five bombs on the German headquar-
tiers. All the projectiles fell on the
buildings in which the imperial staff
were installed at Mezieres and Charlie
vile. We also bom,arded the station OF
Freiburg Breiezuau.
Finally Aging squadron Of 80 machines
dropped bombs with complete success on
the German military buildings at Ostend.
Our aeroplanes were violently cannonad-
ed but all returned unscratched.'
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SLIGHT PROGRESS BY CHINESE
AND JAPANESE MINISTERS AT
USUAL CONFERENCE THURS DAY

Lu Cheng-Hsiang asked that Japan
withdraw group five, which contains
some Of the most important demands
made by Japan, including the employ
r.ent Of japanese political, financial and
military advisers and japanese police.
japanese supervision Of the manufacture
or purchase OF China's war munitions
and railway and mining concessions
Hioki said that he would communicate
the request to Toxic.
II is understood that China will COM
rnunicate with the powers il Japan in
sists upon retaining group FIVE. The
Tien Tsia-Peking branch Of the American
Association, which includes virtually all
the American business ulenaot these two
cities. recently called the attention OF
Secretary OF State Bran through the
American minister, Paul S. Reinsch, to
what was termed the serious nature OF
the japanese demands" and asked the
American government to take measures
to protect American interests.
The appeal recently cabled direct to
President Wilson was signed by seven
prominent American missionaries. TIE
whole missionary body numbers several
thousand, but the great majority of them
have not seen the document Some OF
those who were requested to sign it re-
fused.
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Lines ARE
MADE FAST TO
SUNKEN "a

Honolulu. April 1.-THE superstructure
of the submarine Fi is caved in and the
hull is filled with water, probably from
seepage. according TO a report made by
Chief Gunner's Mate George D. Stillson,
who late yesterday descended to the
ocean floor and examined the wreckage
after Frank Chilly, a diver, had located
1t.
Stillson, who made partial survey Of
the hulk, reported that aside from the
damage to the superstructure he was
unable to find any holes and that the
top plates were not crushed in. One Of
the lines used by the searchers in their
attempts to locate the Fi had fouled in
the superstructure. Work was to be
begun today. it was announced today, to
free the fouled line and to make others
fast to the submarine. Two lines are
already fast TO the wreck.
Neither Chilly who was under wa
ter two hours, nor Stillson, who was
submerged for an hour and a half, suf-
fered ill effects although, according TO
official announcement by naval Off
GERS, the submarine is lying at depth
of 2sS feet.
A board Of investigation named yes
terday by Rear Admiral Charles B. 7.
Moore, commandant Of the Honolulu
naval station, made an examination of
the submarines FL, F-2, and F-3, the
remaining vessels of the fotilla sta
toned at Honolulu. The members Of
the board are Captain Sumner F. W.
kittefIa Ijo,,f Miller G Dax,ie or5
Hugh Brown and Captain Charles T.
Westcott of marines. all of the Unit
ed States cruiser Maryland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
DISTRICT REPORTS
READ At SOUTHERN
N. {. CONFERENCE

Brockton, Mass, April 15.-Reports from
the three district superintendent. Rev.
DR.. ]. Francis Cooper OF the Providence
district, Pew. Dr.. James l. Bartholomew
of the New Bedford district and Rev
George E. Scrivener of the Norwich,
CT, district, were read today at the bus
mess session Of the New England South
ern Conference in this city.
Endorsement OF the new financial sys-
tenn of the churches by all three district
superintendent was the feature of the
reports.
Rev. DR.. Franklin Hamilton, brother of
Bishop John VI. Hamilton, and chancel-
lor Of Georgetown University, Washing
ton. D. c.. gave a short address Other
speakers were Rev. John krantz, D. D.,
OF New York and Rev. Daniel W. How
ell of Buffalo, y. Y. The conference al-
journed at noon for the reunion with the
members of the New England conference
in Boston, in observance of the 18th ami
versary OF the division OF the two con-
ferences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
NICKERSoN CASE
ON At PORTLAND

Portland, Me, April 1.-THE $4,000
suit Of Thomas j. Nickerson of 27s
State street, superintendent of trans
portation for the Maine Central Rail-
road against DR.. Frederic H. Gerrish
also Of this city, began before Judge
George T. Haley and jury in the SUI
preme court this morning. Mr.. Nicker-
son alleges malpractice on the part of
the physician, who attended him aft
er he rad injured his leg in a fall at
kineo last January. E-ray photographs
and apparatus for showing them tx
ured IN the case today.
Mr.. Nickcrs0n claims that bones in
his leg were broken. and that because
Or. Gerrish did rot discover this. he
has since been forced TO undergo d
serious operation, and may nave 10
undergo another to lengthen the heel
cord, one leg being at present shorter
than the other. Or. Gerrish he alle ees.
diagnosed his trouble as sprain and
treated it as such.
Charles 3. Carter and Wallace H.
White, Jr., Of Lewiston are ATTORNEYS
for the plaintiff. and DR.. Gerrish Is
represented by Thomas L. Talbot.
The plaintiff was the only witness
examined during the forenoon session
of the court. Mr.. Carter conducting the
examination.
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DOZEN BANDITS HOLD UP train
. and ROB CARS OF VALUAbLES
. 0NN.Y. CENTRAL Ar SANBORN

Buffalo. n. Y, April ia dozen
bandits held up New York Central
fast freight at Sanborn. nine miles east
Of North Tonawanda, early today.
stripped several cars of bolted silk
valued at $4,000 and sped away in au-
tomobile truck upon which they had
loaded their plumber. The bandits
were armed with repeating rifles and
automatic pistols and fired several
shots at the crew. No one was in
jured.
A posse Of detectives, mounted po-
lice and patrolmen from this city. Mia
CARA Falls and North Tonawanda were
at the scene shortly after the hold
up but up to late hour this forenoon.
TO arrests had been made. When last
seen the robbers were headed towar:f
this city.
Engine 10 UneoupIed
After forcing the engine crew to
uncouple the locomotive and run it 4
short distance down the tracks, the
enginemen and the three other men,
bers of the train crew were lined up
and placed under guard of a single
bandit while the others looted the mer-
ohandise cars.
Four 5-ton automobile trucks which
the robbers had in waiting were quick
~ loaded with the booty. Engineer
Goss Of Syracuse escaped the guard
and reached his engine in safety
though several shots were fired at
him. He made quick run into Sus-
pension Bridge, eight miles away and
gave the alarm. Police and armed cit
liens were hurried to the scene, but
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Girls Identify Man

A most valuable bit Of informatl
in connection with the affair was
ceived from two little girls who We
with the Brown and Lishness 81
early in the afternoon. They are b
nice Berran. aged II years. daugh.
OF Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ. Berran of HI
street. and Miss Madeline Murp:
aged about II years, daughter Of
and Mrs. c. B. Murphy Of South Chs
nut street. These little girls state Il
they we're with the other girls near {
frog pond" so-called. which is in I
locality formerly occupied by the
observatory, picking Maytlow1
when they noticed a man peering
them from behind a tree, and d.
when he saw that they had noti
him he came from behind the tree.
where they were and telling them U,
some boys had set fire in the wci
not far from where they were, ash
them if they would not like TO go
and see it. The Berran and MUIR,
girls say that they recognized the ~
as Julian Kittredge and having hess'
about him they lost no time in runny
for home.
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CLAIM TEL. COMPANY 0vERW0RKS
employees FOR INADEQUATE PAY

Chicago, April 1.-THE Postal Tele-
graph Cable Co. accused before the
United States commission on industrial
relations yesterday Of overworking its
men for inadequate pa, made reply to-
day through T. y. Powers, manager OF
the operating department Of the Chicago
office.
The regular Gay trick of telegra piers
lis nine hours; other tricks are shorter,
she testified.
lis it impossible at times for men to
.obtain lunch relief" asked Frank T..
walsh. chairman of the commission.
lat times, when business is very
heavy. as at the beginning of the war;
Mr.. Powers replied.
Mr. Powers read a. list of employees, CIV
ing their earnings, ranging from $40 for
new and inexperienced men to $40 to the
best men. He gave the earnings of Var
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
MRS. ROOSEVELT
IS OPERATED ON
At NY. HOSPITAL

New York. April 15.-Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt, who was taken to Roosevelt
hospital last night by her husband. the
former President. was operated on early
today. DR.. Alexander Lambert Of the
Cornell Medical School was the surgeon
in charge.
While the nature OF Mrs. Roosevelt's
ailment was not disclosed, it was stated
that the operation was successful and
that the condition OF the patient was
satisfactory.
Colonel Roosevelt appeared at the hos
pital viii Mrs. Roosevelt at 10 o'clock
last night. He remained with her until
she was taken to the operating room
early today. After the operation he was
Immediately notified Of Mrs. Roosevelt's
condition and left the hospital with his
son Theodore.
The colonel declines to discuss his
wfe's Illness and referred inquirers to
DR.. Lambert; but Judging from the look
on his face the operation and condition
Of Mrs. Roosevelt were apparently sat
icfactory.
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Man Shot Dog

According to the story as told byt;
Lishness girl to her parents after
arrival home last evening. she and q
little Brown girl had started out sa
somewhere on their journey they had nj
a man whom they did not know; that
asked them if they knew about any boz
setting fire in the Gannett woods III
the Brown girl replied that she d.
whereupon the man said to her: YOU
just the one I want, come with n.
Continuing. the Lishness girl said III
they went over by the old quar-
which is in the neighborhood Of Graz.
street, and that the man then told t
Brown girl to take her clothes off; Ii
at this time the Lishness girl broke aw
and ran, making her way down throul
the woods and coming out at the NJ
Lean place. She also said that the ma
had gun and that he shot the hd
Brown girls dog in the hind leg. WI
may have happened afterward she COZ
not state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
SENATOR HOLLIS
SPEAKER At LYNN

Lynn, Mass, April 15.-Unitei
States Senator Henry F. Hollis Of
New Hampshire. eulogized President
Wilson as combination Of the great
est and best man on EARTH" and Sec
rotary Bryan as "the greatest expon-
ent of Democracy at the banquet Of
the Democratic City Committee to-
night. The Democracy of Thomas JET
ferson.'' said Senator Hollis, lis be-
hind the times. The present democ-
racy believes there must be a strong
central government to protect the pee
pie against the financial powers of a
few capitalists. The freedom we ara
fighting for in the Democratic parry
is industrial freedom. insufficient
wages is the case Of all the distress
in the country today. This sounds like
socialism, but what are US Democrats
but Socialists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

rington, one of yesterdays witnesses. He
is on the extra list. He came to work
year ago and earned So the first month
and So the second
He grew irregular after that" said
Mr.. Powers.
He was absent 10 days the next month
and earned s65. The next month he work.
ed two weeks and made s51."
The witness said he would not hire d
member of the Commercial Telegraphers'
Union but would not disturb a member
already holding job and doing his work
properly.
They are all right so long as they
don't bring the union into the office" he
said.
Commissioner Garretson referred to the
evils" OF the extra list.
We can abolish it today if you want
to throw these men out of work; we
don't need it, replied Mr.. Powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

the robbers had made good their es-
cape.
The robbery took place at a cross
ing where several other recent rob-
berries have occurred. The train, west
bound. was richly laden. AS the train
approached the crossing Engineer
Goss. in response to a sharp COM
mand, turned quickly from his throt-
tie to find himself looking down the
barrel Of repeating rifle.
Stop the train." the man with the
rifle commanded. Goss did as he was
told. Both he and his fireman dropped
to the deck of the engine and there
were held by the bandit.
Conductor Burke and his trimmer
also were held under guard.
Following the escape of Engineer
Goss with the locomotive, the rob-
bers worked with great rapidity, load
ing their trucks with the most valua-
BILE Of the merchandise
Other to say that the robbery was
extensive" railroad officials at Ma
CARA Falls could not give a definite fig
ure as to the amount Of booty Sc
cured.
The looted cars were sealed and for
warded to their destination. where
there contents will be checked up by
the consignees. In unofficial circles
$4,000 was given as conservative es-
innate. The cars were loaded with
what is known as specially preferred
consigned from New
York to Detroit and Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16
GERMAN HOSPITAL
TRAINS GIFT FROM
FRIENDS IN AMERICA

Frankfort on Main, Via London, April
15.-uo.45 A. M.).-Three hospital trains,
each consisting of an automobile with
two trailers. have been presented to the
military commander here as gift from
friends of Germany in the United States"
They were obtained through the activity
of Mrs. Taylor. an American resident
here. One of the trains will be attached
to the army Of Crown Prince Frederick
William. another to that of General Won
Hindenberg and the third to the 18th
army corps.
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NATIONAL HOME

officer Of the day, Capt George L
Brown.
Darid Roberts, assistant hospital
steward. has resumed his duties aItef
a weeks visit to relatives In New nd
lanes A. Doyle, late Co. D. 2, VI
Inf. John A. Rogers. late co. " o.
n r Inf, and William Becker iats
Co F. s, N. Y. Inf- nave been granee1
discharges from the Brench'
The funerals Of the late Michael
rovett and the late James Conway
u-iI, he held from the Home chapei a.
- M Friday, Rev. FIR. John P. Mel
liean officiating.
The picture program for this tFri-
dav, evening will be as follows: Ihe
story the Clock Told an Imp DRAMA
..be Phantom on the Hearth" two
roe, Kav Rec feature; and THE Water
cure" an excellent Joker comedy
T;ckets wer reserved seats will be on
sale from II to 1 O'Clock.
Patriots Day, April 10, will be OBJ
served here as a general holiday anu
all unnecessary work will be suspend
ed.
The remains Of the late William l.
Narston have been sent to South Han
son. Mass, for burial.
Henry n. Oliver reported THURSDAY
from an extended furlough passed In
Hodgdon.
Edward B. Clark. is again presen.
for duty after passing an extendea
furlough with relatives in Eastforo'
Conn.
Two furloughs were granted Thurs
dav William Kelley to Milwaukee and
Thomas V. Cosgriff to Maiden.
Fred HERNANDEZ, late Co. l. 1, Conn.,
Inf. and Joseph Sargent, late Co. L, B.
Conn. Inf. both Spanish war were ao-
mitted thursday to the Branch. ineS
came from Noroton. Conn.
The mattresses are planning to pre-
sent a minstrel show in the Home
opera house on April 80. and are re-
hearsing daily. Some two years ago
thew put on a minstrel which was
thoroughly enjoyed by the veterans
and showed much talent among the
young ladies.
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ONLY ONE INJuRED IN RAID BY
TWO zEPPEL|NS ON EAST COAST
OF ENGLAND after MIDNIGHT

and over the marshes, and circled
around.
At Lowestoft, on the North sea In Suf-
folk county. three bombs were dropped,
considerable damage to house property
In the center Of the town resulting. A
lumber yard was set on fire. The win
dow panes in many houses were shatter-
ed. Three horses belonging to the rail-
way were killed. Previously the aircraft,
had visited Southwold, L miles south OF
Lowestoft, and having missed striking
that town with its missiles. went on to
Halesworth, eight miles inland. 1t then
returned again TO Southwold and drop
ped six bombs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

London, April 1s.-G.10 A. M).-Two
Zeppelin airships visited the east coast
of England shortly after midnight. drop
considerable damage to property. As Tar
as has been ascertained, only one per-
son, a woman, was injured. 1t is said
she was only slightly hurt.
The airships dropped -FOUR bombs on
Maiden, in Essex county, % miles north
east Of London, but no Damage resulted.
Bombs also were dropped in the Hey
bridge basin. two miles across the river.
These set fire to some buildings. The
airships came UP the Blackwater river
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-16

fugitive was mentioned a searche
would say:
"Giye me ave minutes in these wood,
and TIL give 800 for my own capture.
And the suspected is a person skilled
in wood-craft-
All in Vain
Thus for hours an angry and excitsa
crowd searched for little Doris Brow,
dead or alive.-and the men filled Ii.
dark forest with ringing declaration
against the unspeakable wretch WI,
was feared to have outraged the chilli
and possibly killed her.
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THE KR0NPR|Nz /
WILHELM TAKES.
ON PROVISION:

Newport News. Va. April 15.-PT
ions for four days were taken aboard
day by the German converted cruz
kronprinz Wilhelm, the three days
ply allowed her when she came into
having been exhausted. Loading d
tons of coal for port purposes ans
trim the ship will be completed by L
and tomorrow the cruiser will go intl
dock for survey by the naval y
which is to recommend the time n
granted by the United States g"f
ment for repairs. B
The ships surgeons said today );
members of the crew suffering Z,
beri-beri were much improved. Thife y. I,
new cases of the disease have de'''3l
since the raider arrived here. ou. g
plenty OF fresh vegetables availaD ~ =
surgeons expect to suppress the ep"is
soon.
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WILL ASK FOR
POSTPONEMENT
RIGGS HEARING

Washington, April 15.-Postponerlent OF
the hearing to later date will be asked
by the defence tomorrow when the in
junction proceedings OF the Riggs Ma
t;onal Bank against Secretary McAdoo
and Comptroller of the Currency Will
liams are taken up in the district SUI
preme court.
Louis D. Brandeis, retained as special
counsel 10 aid the department of justice
in defending the officials, said today:
1t is physically impossible to prepare
the case by tomorrow. The government,
therefore will ask for postponeuent
TO later date"
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GERMAN ENGINEERS
DECLINE INVITATION

Berlin. via London. April 15.-C1.3o P.
M).-The Society of German Engineers
has declined an invitation to participate
in the congress Of engineers at San
Francisco by preparing papers to be read
there. In taking this action the society
explains that German engineers at pres
ent are too busy with the war. It adds
that because Of American shipment of
munitions to Germany's enemies it would
be difficult to get German engineers to
contribute papers for the congress.
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lures and their love Of law and orde
hit with the intense feeling which e..
;sts and the horror Of the possibly
ties which surround the disappearaus
of the little girl, it is difficult to PR
dict what might result should the cap.
ture of the suspected man be effec.
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Lishness Girls Story

The fifet details were learned fre-
Florence Lishness, aged about Il yeaa.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthu. q
Lishness Of Columbia street, who. ai,s'
dinner Thursday afternoon, had stars.
out after mayfowers with Doris Brow
aged II years. the daughter OF Mr.. az
Mrs. A. E. Brown of Green street. Fl8y
ence had asked her mother II she coa.g
go with Doris after mayfowers on u
State field, which is located on the u
to the westward of the city and betweal
Western avenue and Winthrop stree
The two little girls started on their his
sion and were accompanied by ds
belonging to Doris Brown, and nothi-ss
further was learned until the little Lis
ness girl was taken to her home at abr.
o'clock in an automobile by the policf
She was terribly frightened and at irs,
could give no coherent account of her e
perience, but was uninjured.
Said Man Had a Gun"
It was learned frem Joseph a. Nj
Lean that the little girl had presentsl
herself at the door of his home or NJ
Vernon avenue at about o'clock Thur
day afternoon, all out Of breath and s
frightened that she could hardly spes4
AS soon as she sufficiently recovered bel
composure she told them that there was
a man up on the hill back OF the house
and that he had a gun. ne had o
frightened her that she had run througs
the woods to get help for her little 81
companion whom she had left on the h.h
The hill in question lies between the No
Lean farm and the City farm.
Officers Arrive
Mr. Mclean, realizing the seriousness
of the situation, called the police sta,ioI
and officer George Mckinney arrived
soon afterward, being speedily FOLLOWED
by City Marshal Harwood in an autes
mobile. The little girl was taken TO hs
home and then the police at once bega4
the search for the missing Brown gES
and also the man mentioned by the littS
Lishness girl. Suspicion was at once u
rected against one Julian kittredge, Uh4
lives on Granite street and who was nos
long ago released from the State p-iscx
at Thomaston, where he had served 2
sentence of five years for assault. havt
ing been committed 10 that instituted
April Il, 1910.