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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
THE MOCK TRIAL AT
THE PARISH HOUSE

Charged with stealing rooster
George Armstrong was brought to
Trial Wednesday evening at the Par
ISL house and the mock trial which
ensued pleased a good-s;zed audience.
The trial was given by the Knights OF
King Arthur, the boys filling the va
r4ous Offices in q very creditaole man
ner and receiving much applause This
was the only case before the court
during the evening and proved TO be
Interesting as well as humorous.
Charles Chase presided over the
court and the other court officers were
as follows: High sheriff, Wood Nc
Cargo: sherifs. Arthur Parrot and
Arnold Tyler; clerk Of courts, Kendall
Davis; court stenogra pher. Vernon
Soule. The members Of the jury were
E u. Chase. foreman: Norman Toas,
Henry Norton. Howard Beal, Waldo
Frobe-gsr. Brooks Chase Joseph
Farnhan. Theodore Chandler. Henry
and Eazen Hill
The case before the court was that
Of the State VS.. George Armstrong
charged with stealing a rooster from
Jack Hyde George Froberger) on the
night Of April IS. Franklin Dyer as
county attorney appeared for the
STATE while Harry Pool appeared for
the defendant
Attorney Dyer opened the case
stating its nature, and six witnesses
were sworn in for the State, they be-
ing Jack Hyde, George Froberger;
Mrs. Jack Hyde. Sam Jones: Miss
Samantha Arabella Smith Smith
Cooper: q clerk. Richard Benn. and a
detective, Kimball Fisher. The wiz
nesses gave testimony TO the effect
that the defendant was seen On the
night of April 90 around the estate o.
Jack Hyde George Froberger) and
exhibits were given TO the jury as fur
Their evidence Of the truth Of their
testimony Especially effective was
the witness, Smith Cooper. whose i'm
PRESERVATION Of lady was deceiving.
The case Of the defense was then
opened by Attorney Poole and the
following witnesses were sworn in:
Owner Of a poultry farm. Walker
Noble; a neighbor. Chester Keene;
another neighbor, Francis Hill: a
conrade Of the defendant on the night
in question, Alfred Barr; the defend
ant, George Armstrong. Their testi-
mony was in effect that the defend
ant could not have taken the rooster
and furthermore that he did not.
The attorneys then submitted their
pleas to the jury and the jurors re-
tired to decide upon the case, return
ing a verdict Of not guilty.
Al the close Of the trial refresh
nents were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20

cia- East Of the latter city in Buko-
wilma, the Russians have broken the
Austrian extreme right and are re-
ported TO have again occupied Czeruo-
WITT, the apitaL
The sudden break in the weather In
France, which had been bright and
cry brought the fighting to a stop on
Monday, but il has since been resumed
az several points. Between Arras and
the coast and in the Woeyre il ap-
pears as though the attacks which the
Allies were delivering have come to
an end and that the Allied troops are
consolidating the ground gained and
awaiting German counter attacks.
They are not likely to be idle for long,
however. as The action must be con-
tttnued for the purpose Of relieving the
pressure On the Russians.
GaIIipoIi Progress
Steady progress BY the allied troops
On the GallipoIi peninsula is reported
although they apparently have not
yet captured the Turkish positions
which bar their way to the Narroxs
OF the Dardanelles. An unofficial dis
patch reports the landing of fresh
troops on the Asiatic side Of the
suaits-a move designed. doubtless.
to prevent the Turks from sending
any more reinforcements from the
east side to the western side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20

Rome. May le. 1880 P. NJ. via Paris
The statement of the Imperial German
chancellor before the Reichstag yester-
against hope that Italy may not join
in the war against Austria At the same
time the overwhelming evidence here
is that the whole country is united
and calling for war on its traditional
foe
The days Of Italys regeneration are
recalled by the events OF the present.
Apparently there are no factions in
Italy now. all differences having been
laid aside for the time being. Those
who have been advocating interven-
ton in the war and those who have
been working in the interest OF peace
have ceased to express their views
and are awaiting the action Of the gov
eminent.
From all the provinces come offers
from volunteers desiring TO enlis. and
willing to make all sacrifices as some
express it to free our Italian brothers
who have so long suffered under a
foreign yoke"
King Victor Emmanuel visited the
barracks today without an escort. He
was recognized and acclaimed with
the same enthusiasm and fervor as his
grandfather on the eve of those event
full campaigns Of 1859 and 1856.
Queen Helena and the Duchess of
Aosta,- on leaving the Quirenai were
the object of an affectionate manifes-
tation. in which the people shouted for
victory for Italy, from Montenegro and
Serbia
Colonel Giuseppe Garibaldi visited
the minister Of war and asked his per-
mission to organize a body of volun-
teers. The people cheered him remem-
bering his grandfather's leadership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
CANADIAN GOVT STR RAMMED
BY Govt SUMMARIZE LOST

Ottawa. Ont, May 1e-Eight OF the
II members Of the crew Of the small
drowned when that steamer was
rammed and sunk by a submarine off
the Island Of Orleans last night. II
was learned today that the vessel sank
within three minutes and that the
crew was unable TO launch a lifeboat
or don life preservers- Six Of theme
were saved by another vessel. Captain
kennedy, who was saved, suffered
fracture Of one leg.
The Christine was formerly Lord
Stra,hconas yacht and was chartered
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
REPORT SAYS THAT
GEN. KORNILIEFF
HAS Been CAPTURED

London. May 10, SIS A. M.-General
Kornilieff, commander Of the 4sth Rus
sian division, which cut its way
through overwhelming German forces
in the Galician retreat. has been cap
turned, according according to a Pet.
rograd dispatch to the Reuter- Tele-
gram Co. He continued to command
rear guard actions, leading bayonet
charges, although severely wounded.
Dispatches from the San river indi-
cate that a tremendous battle is i'm.
minent north Of Przemysl. The main
strength of the Austro-German forces
is concentrated between Jaroslow and
LeZaysko.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
AN AMERICAN u
LAUNCH FIRED !
ON BY MEXICAN
4

San Diego. Calf. May ISL
American fishing launch New Ar
no arrived here today with bul
holes in her hull. received. her q
tain. Joseph Escolanius declared.
an attack by the Mexican psD
launch Ensada.
Captain Escolanius said he was
tackled yesterday eight miles off shs
and half way between Ensada. Lor
California and San Diego, and y
flying the American flag. Hhis a.
of three men crouched behind 2
nets. fired Is shots and the Ers1
sheered of. the captain reported y
sada port authorities and Amenc1
owned fishing boats have been at 81
for some time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
|. R. DONOVAN OF
BANGOR HIGH WINS
SPEAKING At ORON0

Orono, Re. Nay ls.-Irying P Dono-
van. pupils z. Bangor high school. TO-
night won the final contest II the Maine
Interschoiasttc Discussion League in
competition with Representatives from
SIX other schools in the State. Each OF
the contestants had Won district discus
sions. The subject tonight was the re-
call The prize was q scholarship il the
University Of Maine covering al tuition
charges for four years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
CORONER'S JURY SAYS
KAISER IS GUILTY OF
''wlLFuL MURDER

Washington. May 19.-Germany has
sent to a prize court the case Of the
American sailing ship William P.
Frye, sunk in the south Atlantic last
June by the German auxiliary cruiser
Prinz Eitel Friedrich; but 1t is un-
derstood that the German admiralty
took that action before it had receiv-
ed the American note insisting that
the damages be adjusted directly
through diplomatic negotiations in
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
.BOWD0IN TO SEND
EIGHT MEN TO n. E.
A. A. AT CAMBRIDGE

Brunswick. Ne. May ls-(speciaD.-
Bowdoin will be represented by a team OF
eight men at the New England intercol-
legiate meet at Cambridge. Mass, Fri
day and Saturday. The team was Sc
lected this afternoon as follows: Capt.
F. P. Mckinney. for the pole vault: c.
E. Wyman, Jr.. 100 and 9o-yard dashes:
c. H. Crosby. sso-yard run: H. G. Wood
and H. S. White. high jump; C. W. Lead
better and ]. B. Moulton. weights; and
W. A. Savage, high and low hurdles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
Italy United and Calling
For War on Her Traditional
Enemy. German Admission
That Hope Has Been ID

Under the provisions Of the decrs3I
i,ary officials are given the povsl
prohibit suspected penons from Ia
ing on the railroads or even approas,
the lines. All travellers are warned |
at certain points they must not look 4
the carriage windows but must keen.
shutters closed.
Any person approaching a tune
bridge will be imprisoned for SIX mo-
If war has been declare when the
fence is committed they viii be ca
nartiaied- Soldiers and the police
entrusted with the enforcement, o.
decree and are authorized to fire y
persons who violate its provisions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20

officers and soldiers are passing
through Lemberg but most OF then,
are men from the Landsturm. Of classes
which hitherto have been exempt from
military service. AS a rule they are
comfortably clothed. Prisoners from
south Gahc!a say the Russians lost
heavily in their recent advances. It is
said nearly the whole commandins
staff at present consists of German Of
ficers. many Of them brought in from
Belgium and Leipsig. A number Of the
officers, according TO these reports
have been removed to the Austrian
borders. outside the sphere Of military
activities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
POLISH REFUGEES
MOVING EASTWARD
OUT OF GAuC|A

Lemberg, Galicia, May 1s.-via Pet
rograd and London, AIS P. NJ
Throngs Of Polish refugees are NOV
ing eastward from western Galicia,
the greater part Of of them stopping
in the vicinity Of the river San to
await the outcome Of the fighting now
In progress
The refugees are receiving sympa-
thetic treatment from the military au-
thorities between whom and the pop
ulace friendly relations have devel-
oped during the months Of Russian
occupation Of West Galicia.
Large parties oe captured Austrian
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20

against the Turks, whose campaign Is
being conducted largely by German of
fcers.
Admiralty Friction
The events at home have been the fric.
don between Winston Spencer Churchill
and Lord Fisher in the admiralty. which
one writer describes as the nerve center
OF the nation, and the attacks upon both
the war Office and the working men for
their alleged failure to supply the army
with sufficient ammunition
Parliament Adjourns
Parliament adjourned tonight until
June 3. Before its next meeting the new
cabinet will be formed and the first act
Of the cabinet will be to challenge a
vote of confidence from the House O.
Commons to demonstrate its position as
representing the whole House.
The Liberal members neld a meeting
tonight and expressed confidence in Pre-
nier Asquith.
Members Who Retire
There is no doubt that the reorganiza-
ton OF the government will mean the
billions. 1t is believed that the most
prominent members slated for retirement
are Lord Haldane, lord high chancellor
the Marquis of Crewe, secretary Of state
for India; Lewis Harcourt, secretary of
state for the colonies, and Augustine Biz
reil, chief secretary for Ireland. The
Marquis Of Crewe and Mr.. Birrell will 20
Willingly. Mr.. Harcourt may be raised
to the peerage and promoted to be vice
roy Of India Lord Fisher. first sea lord
Of the admiralty, was in his ounce at the
admiralty today, which was taken to
mean that the government had refused
to accept his resignation, making inev-
liable the departure from the admiralty
Of the admiralty.
1t is believed by many that Mr.. Church
III will be given the Marquis of Crewe's
portfolio at the India office or that he
Will succeed Mr.. Harcourt as secretary of
state for colonies. Mr.. Churchill is ma
5or in the Territorials, and it would cause
little surprise IL he should prefer the
fighting line to a cabinet position, which
would give him no opportunity for his
aggressive nature.
The Conservative members Of Parlia-
ment are reported to consider eight cab
tnet members as their share, and Andrew
Bonar Law, opposition reader in the
House of Commons, A. J. Balfour. ].
Austen Chamberlain, the Earl of Curzon.
Lord Selborne. F. E. Smith. the Earl of
DENLY and Walter Hume Long are re-
ga-ded as certainties.
1t has been an article of the Nation
alist faith that TO member of that party
should serve in the British government,
but John Redmond will have an oppor-
tunity to break presidents if he will con-
sent to do 20.
The Labor party decided at a meeting
this afternoon to accept Premier As
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20

cuith's invitation TO be represented in the
new coalition government Arthur Hen
derzon VIII Join the cabinet William
Brace and another Labor member viii
be appointed TO minor posts in the gov
eminent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
CASE OF WIN. 7.
FRYE TO CEN
PRIZE G.

Ramsgata Eng. May 1e.-AA -
A coroner's jury today re4ari61
verdict of .s'wilful murder agail
Emperor William in the case of ID
Smith. who died as the result
shock following injuries sustained
the Zeppelin raid of May II.
The coroner had suggested that
evening. The program consisted
sons whom il regarded as being
blame for war waged in this mann
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
Late Augusta Locals

Mr. and Mrs Edward Griffin of Win
throp street gave q reception to about
50 Of their friends in honor of their
recen, marriage. They were the recip-
tents Of Many beautiful gifts and a
wealth Of good wishes. The evening
was pleasantly passed with cards and
light refreshments were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
MANY KILLED AND
WOUNDED IN THE
POLA UPRISING

Rome. May Is, Ills p. M-via Paris.
May ls. $40 A MD.-Forty persons were
killed and several hundred wounded by
the police and Austrian troops in ouell-
ing the uprising in Pola. according to
the Idea Nazionale. Homes Of Italian
subjects are said to have been sacksd
by the authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
RAILROADS UNDER
ARMY SUPERVISION

Rome. May Is. n-s.-(via Paris, May IA
lois A MA royal decree under vh,ch
all railroad lines and stations in I,a,,,
are placed entirely under the supervi.,on
OF the military authorities II publi.h.,
BY the Omcisl Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
NATIONAL HOME
LOCAL NOTICE.

The Home Store has made arrange
ments with the Journal to sell the
Flags which i, is distributing at the
low price Of So cents and coupons
from Page 2. may11du
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REPORT THE GERMAN
COMMANDER AT III
DARDANELLES kILD

London. May 10. 4.42 A. NJ
Cairo correspondent Of the Times 9
ne Is informed that General We
t'asha. the German commander OF :.
forts in the Dardanelles. has dies
wounds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20

Canadian Submarine
Quebec, May 1s.-The little government
steamer Christine. which was sunk with
loss of eight lives In a collision of the
island of Orleans last night, was ranrned
by Canadian submarine. Announcement,
to this effect was made here today
How the submarine came 10 ram the
steamer was not disclosed
Captain Kennedy, who sustained a
broken leg. is now in a hospital in this
city. The chief engineer a resident o.
Montreal, is thought to have persisted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-20
Canadian Submarine

by the naval authorities as an exami-
nation steamer.
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AUSTRIA AND ALLIES
DRIVE BACK RUSSIANS

(Continued From Page Cne)
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UNITED BRITISH CABINET

Continued From Page y
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against the Turks, whose campaign is
being conducted largely by German Of
fcers.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-02
TEACHERS TO MEET
 HERE JULY TENTH
District Association, Recently 0r- ganized in Paragould, Will
 Hold First Session.

On the 10th of July the Para gould District Teachers Association will hold it's first monthly meeting at the high school building in this city. At the recent county institute three district associations and county association were organized. Thee district organizations ar known as the Marmaduke, Walcott and Paragould associations, and meet monthly, while the county as sociation meets quarterly at the county seat.
 Every teacher in the county be- longs to the county organization, and to the district association near est to where he is teaching. Credit is given a teacher for attendance upon either of the bodies, on the basis that one attendance at the county meeting counts equal to IuT66 SSSSlOuS Ol d uIOIllSC oSoOCtd~ tion. The secretaries of each or ganization are to furnish the coun- ty examiner with a record of each members attendance upon the as sociations.
 At the meeting of the district as sociation here on the End Satur- day the following program will be rendered:
 FORENOON SESSION.
 a. m. Music, piano solo, by Miss Clarice Thompson.
 "The Recitation," by Albert Wal den.
 What to Cut Out of the Course of Study''-W. A. Branch.
 Revival of First Grade License" D. R. Pool.
 Needed School Legislation"-W. K. Kelley.
 AFTERNOON SESSION.
 1:15 p. m. Music, violin solo Miss Irene Taylor.
 Relative Value of Mental and Written Work"-C. D. Morrice.
 Teachers as Social and Politi, cal FactOrS''-W. A. Stevenson.
 "Place of Music i'll Education -C. B. Justice.
 "Twentieth Century Education" -C. E. Richardson.
 Professional Ethics Among Teachers''-R. w. Beck.
 The public is invited and will be welcome to all sessions of the association.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-02
CON- NGRESSMAN CARAWAY CONSIDERING
 ENTERING THE RACE FOR GOVERNOR

No further statements have come from the talked of candidates since the announcement of former Congressman T. c. McRae of Pres colt that he will be a candidate. The others considered certainties in the race are: Mayor Charles E. Taylor of Little Rock, Secretary of State Earle W. Hodges, Governor Hays, Dr. c. H. Brough of Fayette- vile, and Senator Futrell. In the list of prospective candidates are: Judge A. J. Walls of Lonoke, for mer State Treasurer John w. Crock cit, w. H. Arnold of Texarkana Judge Eugene A. Rolfe of Forrest City, Judge Henry w. Wells of Monticello, Judge w. J. Driver of Osceola and, Judge James M. Bar ker of Camden.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-02
Sheriff's Sale Under Execution.

Notice is hereby given that will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at the East door of the Court House in the City of Par agould, Arkansas, on SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1915, between the hours of 9 o'clock in the forenoon and three o'clock in the afternoon, the following described real estate, to- wit: The undivided three-sevenths interest in and to the East half of the West half of Section Twenty eight, Township Seventeen North, Range Five East, Greene County Arkansas
 Levied on by me as the property of Ella Cooper to satisfy an eXecu- tion in my hands against her which issued from the office of the Circuit Clerk of Greene Coun- ty, Arkansas, on a judgment for One Hundred Seventy-seven & 9O-100 Dollars and the costs of suit, amounting to One Dollar and ten cents, and the costs of this sale and execution, in favor of Maud Mccoy on a judgment in which Maud Mccoy was plaintiff and Ella Cooper was defendant, said sale to be upon a credit of three months, the purchaser or purchasers being required to give a note with per sonal security, a lien to be retain ed on the land until said note is paid.
 Witness my hand as sheriff of Greene County, this 17th day of June 1915.
 | (213) J. A. GROOMS,
 Sheriff of Greene County, Arkansas
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-02

took effect, but lodged in the walls and door facings. Mcdonald sus- tained several bruises on his face, while Payne's hands were bruised.
 Payne and Mcdonald were taken to the municipal court and charges of assault with intent to kill were placed against each. They were bound over to await the action of the grand jury. Both were re- leased on bond.
 Payne claims that Mcdonald be- came offensive Friday night. Me Donald claims he was attacked by the attorney without warning. He said Payne came into his office and struck himseveral times before he had a chance to protect himself. Judge James Gerlach had to insist on order being obserbed in his court.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-02

Little Rock, June 29.-Despite statements by Congressman T. H, Caraway while in Little Rock last week that he will not be in the race for governor, friends of the Jonesboro congressman say his visit to Little Rock was largely of political nature and that he is ser iously considering becoming a can didate. It is said that. should he run, State Senator J. M. Futrell of Paragould will not be in the race Several days ago MT. Futrell au- thorized the statement that he is considering becoming a candidate It is said that friends of Congress- man Caraway in his district have urged him to stay out of the con gressional race in the next primary and announce for governor.
The weekly soliphone., 1915-07-02
FIST FIGHT ENDS
 IN REVOLVER DUEL
Attorneys Mcdonald and Payne of Argenta, Pull Off Bloodless
 Bombardment.

Little Rock, June 2S.-City At torney Fred Mcdonald and w. R. F. Payne, former deputy prosecut- ing attorney and twice candidate for mayor of Argenta, engaged ln an altercation Saturday in Argenta which later developed into shoot ing scrape. The affray took place on the second floor of the old Valley Savings Bank building, Third and Main streets, where both attorneys have offices. Payne fired three shots at Mcdonald after he had knocked the city attorney down and kicked him in the face. Mcdonald ran into his office and secured a 32-caliber revolver and fired at Payne. None of the shots