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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-12
Calvin II. Spillmnn.

Especial to The Times Dispatch
FREDERICKSBURG. VA. Nav III
calvin b. Spillman died yesterday al
ms ms nome at Colonial Beach. after an
illness OF a month, aged thirtv-n;rb,
years. He was a surveyor of West
more!and County, and did much work
also In King George. Hc was assistant
editor Of the Westmoreland Euuujrcr
musician and was also an oculist. He
5 survived ny his widow, an aged
father. one brother and five sisters ono
OF whom is Mrs. f. W. Alexander of
" estmoreland County.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-12
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Mrs. \. T.. Rcu,,ee.
I Special TO The Times-Dispat

Special 10 The Times DisDatch
PETERSBURG. VA Nav II Nrs
Ahieai! +. Rcuwec, formerly of Peters
hurS, died yesterday at her home in
chesterfield. near this city She was
Nls!lihR neighhor when she was
s'ricNen with apopleXy. She was re-
nc. ca l" hcr home. where death re-
suited within three hours she u,.
s!NtN-siN Years old, and was born in
Nassacnusetts. in which State two
br"thers and several nieces and nenhews
I'VE. Her husband. who survives. was
."f many years merchant in this
city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-12

denly on sunday night at tho homo
or cambridge Gilbert. near Oronoco.
MI. Rogers Is survived by several chill
dren. among them being Mrs Sarah
Tom!1n Mrs. Pal Byas and Miss Ella
ROGERS The remains were buried YES
terday in the family graveyard near
Oronoco
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-12

I>po0IaI 20 The Times -Dispatch.
- NtHBl re VA, May ll.-Miss
Mi!ie Anne Tucker. aged seventy-fou
years d(ed on sunday at her home
near 9andidses, Amherst County. She
WAS q member OF the Baptist church
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-12

change in the program for the cruise
of the three battleships assigned to
carry the Naval Academy midshipmen
on their summer cruise through the
canal.
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FAMOUS TENNIS PLAYER
IS KILLED IN RSI"II T.,

LONDON, May 1.-THE Times states
that y. +. Wilding, the famous tennis
player, was killed in Il recent action
at the Dardancllcs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-12

Wilding was q member Of the British
team which last year took tho Davis
cup from this country's representa-
tiVes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-12
WHAT WARNING NATIONS CLAIM
IN THEIR OFFICIAL STATEMENTS

formation, literally moving them
down.
To-day there have been artillery
actions OH the greater part Of the
front"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-12
neniamin p Ropsr.

.pecial 10 The Times Dispatch
AMHERST VA. Nav n-Rcn,ar,i,
r. Rogers. aged ninety years, died sud.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-12
STAND BY PRESIDENT,
ADVICE GIVEN BY TAFT
ness and, Above All, Sup
port for Wilson.
REALIZES GRAVITY OF CRISIS
Nations Former Chief Pictures Hor-
rors OF War, and Would Have
Final Action Taken Only When
Proven That People Demand 1t.
Especial 20 Tie Times-Dlspatch.

" '''N ''''0s' f7ISI'''tN ]
PilLA DELPHlA, PA, May 1l.-For-
mer President Taft. in what many who
heard him called the greatest speech
ne ever has made. tonight in the Union
League House on the occasion of the
hitieth anniversary of it's opening. gave
MS idea of what American action
should he in the crisis that has arisen
because of events abroad.
Dcliberatlon and CdlmneSS. he eau
toned. and, above all other things, the
support Of President Wilson.
he foresecs that the time may come
when the patience and pride of the
American people may he strained to
the breaking point and then, he de-
clared. the result will he war.
But remember" he shouted. lit will
be the peoples war They will suffer,
they will die. and in all things they
will have to nay
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-12
Will HUNT FOR ESCAPE
FROM WARS HORRORS

For this reason every President
with a respect for his oath and the
rule Of the people in moments of popu-
lar excitement, and just Indignation
pointing to war, act as brake-wiIl
caution against hastc--will hunt for
some escape from the horrors of war
consistent with dignity and patriotism.
knowing tina. if no other alternative
exists, Congress. in its constitutional
power. after time for dcliberation, has
"isclosed the real popular opinion will
act.
y demand for war that cannot sur
we the passion Of the first DAYS Of
public indignation and will not en-
durc the test of delay and delibcration
by all the people. is not one that
should he yielded to.
Look back on our history and an
SWer me, IT the resistance of presi-
dents To the demand of extremists for
war has not earned for them the graf
ItnIc OF their country. Is il remem
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-12
AROISES
DEEPEsT INDIGNATION

This naturally arouscs our deepest
Indignation. II was done in the face
OF our protest against the assertion
of any such declaration, and our decla-
ration that we would hold Germany to
the strict"st accountability for the loss
of our property OF OF our lives.
Now. what has been done? Sincere
men. respondent to what they believe
their patriotic duty. demand extreme
measures as the only method Of enforc-
ing that accountability.
is war the only method OF making a
nation accountable? Let us look into
our own history. England connivcd at
the fitting out OF armed vessels TO prey
on our commerce, to attack our navy
and to kill our sailors We protested.
and what did we do then? We held
her strictly accountable in the Geneva
conference. Was not your honor as
much preserved by this method as it
would have been if we had declared
war!
Il agree that the inhumanity OF the
circumstances in the case now presses
us on, but in the heat Of even just in
diEnation is not the best time to act.
, when action involves such momcntous
consequences and means untold loss of
life and treasure. There things
worse than war, but delay due 10 calm
deliberatioE cannot change the situa-
ton or minimize the effect of what we
! finally conclude to do
with the present condition OF the
war in Europe, our action. If it is to be
extreme. will not lose efficacy by giving
time 10 the people whose war it will
be Ia know what they arc facing.
we must bear in mind that If we
have a war. ii is the people, the men
and women. fathers and mothers.
brothers and sisters. who must pay
with lives and money the cost of it,
! and. therefore, they should not be hur-
| ried into the needed sacrifices until
| ii is clear that the! wish it, and know
| Mhat thcE arc doing A.ncn HEY wi sh Ii
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WAR WITH GERMANY
NOT Only POSSIBLE WAY


IL was not war with Germany that
he sees AS the only possible way OF
the United States breaking into the
great conflict. lie reminded his distin-
Suished listeners that both England
and her foe have violated what this
country has understood to be inter
national law" but it was only Germany
he found occasion to mention in con-
nection with actual suffering put upon
the citizens Of the United States.
The l.usitania disaster was not mem
toned outright. but the inference was
so plain that there was no Inisunder-
standing and the former President
readily admitted the possibility OF this
country becoming involved if such oc-
currences were repeated to too great
Il degree.
In his speech he had no time for
the pronounced jinGoists
Hate Will avail nothing ne said.
III the United States has been out
RACED the wrong does not need he
avenged Immediately. There will he
the President. through the people OF
the whole country. has made up his
mind what should be done"
Mr.. TAFT was never more in earnest.
He pictured all corners OF Americas
best interests and made peace seem so
fine and war so dreadful that his
peace with honor" viewpoint was dire
enough 10 cast pail over his audi
enCe.
We are at a critical stage in our
foreign relations. growing out Of the
great European war" he asserted.
TIE helliSerents on both sides have
announced policies with respect 20 the
principles and rights OF neutrals that
are contrary to heretofore accepted
principles OF international law. Ger
many has not only announced, but en-
forced. contrary 10 the laws OF var, a
policy In her naval warfare by sub
marines ana torpedoes against the un-
armed commercial ships OF her enemy
that IL inhuman", not only 70 the de-
fcnsclcss subjects OF her enemy. but
the pcaceable citizens Of the United
states travelling on board ship. ann
entitled to warming and rescue before
such ships are sunk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
COLBY COLLEGE
Irving T. Merrill, '16, Is Elected
Captain Colby Track Team
New Rigid Scholarship
Requirements Cele-
bratiOn Tonight
COACH HOUSER LEAVES
CAMPUS CHAT

Irving T. Merrill '1e of West Summer
vile, Mass. was elected captain Of the
Colby track team for 1916 Immediately
Wednesday afternoon at Preble's studio.
Merrill, who is the only Senior Of the
team, was the logical choice Of the C
men, although other candidates had been
considered. The Summervlle lad has
been doing good work ever since he came
to Colby and has shown improvement
each year. He is especially strong in
the quarter mile and took first at the
last State meet. He ran last year and
made q wonderful try for a place, but
with Waldron and Bowen he was able to
finish but forth. During the winter of
his Freshman year he ran on the relay
teams and represented the college both
at Boston and Philadelphia. He is a
member Of the Phi Delta Theta frater-
nifty.
Rigid scholarship rules are to go into
effect with the opening of college in the
fall. All students who have two de-
licences will not be readmitted until
they have met all the entrance require
ments. This step places Colby with the
strictest college group in New England
Owing to the celebration Of Colby's
athletic achievements for the past year
the Hallowell prize speaking contest
which was scheduled for Thursday eve
ming will be postponed until the follow
ing evening, when it will be held at the
First Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
DETAILS OF THE
SHORTAGE OF BRIT
|SH WAR MUNITIONS
ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence

associated Press Correspondence
London, May 25-Some details of the
shortage in the supply Of war munitions
are given in a statement by Major !. n
eral Desmond OCallaghan, who has been
engaged in engineering work for the War
ONCE since the beginning of hostilities.
He says:
Though the general aspect of shortage
OF munitions Is within the grasp of the
man In the street, the separate difficult
ties Of supply which combine to bring
about that shortage are not generally
80 well understood. Setting aside guns
and rifles and combining the survey
strictly to the supply of ammunition
small arm or rifle and machine-gun car,
tr1dges come first for consideration. In
the manufacture Of this class of ammu-
milton machinery plays a considerable
part, and large amount of skilled labor
10 not required. There are many sources
which can be drawn upon for its supply.
and shortage of small-arm ammunition
is therefore not greatly to be feared.
Next come shells for guns and howit-
zers. These have to be cast or forged,
the preparation Of the steel and its SUBJ
sequent treatment demanding skilled la
Dor OF high order and processes that
cannot be hurried. Good guage work
with screw cutting iathes is required.
and the number Of factories and foun-
dries that can undertake such work il
limited.
Each shell is furnished with a fuse,
and fuses are delicate pieces of mechan-
Ism which can only be produced in fac
tories specially equipped for this work.
Contr6cts for these cannot be put out
to firms which have recently so readily
taken UP the making Of spare parts for
motors, aeroplanes. and warship equip
ment.
"Cordite ana high explosives obviously
range themselves under the same cata-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
CLINTON

Mrs. Walter Webendorfer Of Pitts
field is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hoxie.
Arthur Dunton passed Sunday in
Pittsfield calling on friends.
Mrs. Blanche Gerald was in Burn
ham Tuesday on business.
NORTH CLINTON-The death Of
Alpheus Adams occurred at his late
home in Clinton May 26. Mr.. Adams
was born in Canaan, March 10, 1854,
son Of the late VIM. and Harriet Ger
add Adams. Sept. q, 1885, he was mar
ried to Miss Mary K. Goodridge Of
Canaan. Two sons We're born to them,
the eldest dying at birth, the youngest,
VIM. A. Adams, now living in Water
vile. Mr.. Adams was a man who was
well liked by all who knew him and
will be greatly missed. He had lived
in Clinton for many years. He was
the last of family Of seven children;
was 61 years, 2 months and days old.
Funeral services were held at his late
home Saturday. May 90, Rev. Charles
Lowell of Clinton officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
A NEW SITE FOR THE
9 M. C.. r. r. COAL SHEDS

Although It cannot be confirmed
from official sources it can be stated
on good authority that the recently
burned coal sheds OF the Maine Cen
trail in the Waterville yards will not
be rebuilt in the same place. That
space is badly needed for yard room
and there is place further back on
the river bank that can be used and
as a matter Of fact is in many ways
better suited for the sheds than the
place where they were situated. The
building had been inadequate for some
time and it had been planned to part
ly rebuild it this summer, but now
that the major part Of it has been
swept away by fire 1t will be COM
paratively simple matter to change tho
location and build shed more in con-
formity with modern practices. It Is
expected that work will begin on It
just as quickly as possible. The
clearing up Of the present location IL
rapidly. the coal being
taken up with a large digger and
loaded onto coal cars. and the charred
woodwork being removed and piled up
to be burned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
MADISON

Charles n. Clark has a crew Of men
at work building a new store in the
vacant space on his lot at the corner
Of Old Point avenue and Main street
It Is rumored that the building will be
occupied as a grocery store.
Mrs. Frank Dinsmore entertained the
members Of the Thursday Club Monday
afternoon at her residence on Pleasant
street. The afternoon was passsd In an
informal social manner and refresh
ments were served.
The following delegates have been
elctd by tn Madison Congregational
church to attend the Somerset Asso-
citation meeting to be held In Bingham
June II, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dinsmore,
Miss Gladys Phillips. and Miss Alice
Weston.
Next Sunday will be observed a
Children's day at the Congregational
church and the morning service will be
combined with children's concert ex-
ercise and other special music. A spe-
cial collection win be taken.
Milton Phillips. who has been onfined
to his home for the past 1O.days by ILL
ness caused by ptomaine poisoning, is
now able to be out.
Among those who attended q Picnic
party at the home Of Mrs. Anna Moore
in Norrjdgewock Tuesday - Mira
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
COMMENCEMENT At
CObuRN CLASSICAL

Local alumni of Coburn Classical In
stitute are receiving invitations to the
commencement exercises which will be
held June IL to Is. The Commence
ment this year will be more than usual
in importance and it is hoped that an
especially large attendance of alumni
may grace it. The full program is as
follows:
Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day, June 9-11-Ffnal examinations
throughout the school.
Saturday. June -. 2.so P. M.-Base-
ball game between Coburn and Kent's
Hill, Libbey Athletic Field.
Sunday, June 10, 1890 A. M.-Bac-
calaureate address by Principal Drew
Thompson Harthorn, A. NJ, at the
First Baptist church: P. NJ, vesper
service under direction of Coburn Y.
NJ. c. A. and Y. w. c. A. Address by
(speaker announced later). Coburn
building.
Monday, June IA, $50 A. M.-Seniors'
last chapel, Coburn building. 2.30 P.
NJ, Seniors class day exercises. Bap-
fist church. P. NJ. Junior prize
speaking. Baptist church. Miscellane-
Gus selections.
Tuesday, June Is, 1890 A. Man.
nual meeting of the Board Of Trustees,
Coburn library; 2.30 P. NJ, Commence
ment exercises of graduation, Baptist
church; 6 P. NJ, Alumni supper at
Baptist vestry. Speeches by Hon.
Charles F. Johnson and other promi-
nent Alumni. Tickets should be Sc
cured early from the Coburn Office. DR..
E. C. Whittemore or Russell Lord,
Treas. at Ticonic Bank. Tickets, soc.
$50 P. NJ. or after the supper. infor-
NAL reception at Coburn Gym.
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LABORER INJURED
AS LAND CAVES IN

One man was badly injured and another
slightly by a cavern on Silver street
Wednesday afternoon in a trench which
was being dug for a sewer connection.
The men. who were Italians. were work.
ing for r. w. Hanson and had dug down
to quite depth. the top layer Of the
road being OF hard gravel and then fine
sand being encountered. when without
warning section topped in upon them.
One Of the men was hit by a heavy piece
Of the hard crown Of the road and was
also buried to the neck. He was unable
to move until dug out by helpers. who
were quickly summoned. The other man
was not buried 80 deeply and was able to
get out with a very little help. DR.. M.
w. Bessey was summoned and he found
that neither man was seriously injured
although It was necessary for the one
the more severely hurt to be taken to
his boarding place. He will probably be
able to resume work in few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10

CORY. There is no dearth Of the raw
material, but the sources Of supply Of ex-
plosives are few and, the processes In
volved in their production are not sus-
ceptible of being hurried.
LAS to the wilful delay in actual manu-
facturer, it is harder to speak. In a
country where universal service is the
law, this cause Of shortage presumably
does not exist. 1t is difficult to picture
a German workman sitting with folded
arms in front Of motionless machine at
the bidding of his trade union. Being
under martial law, he would either be
shot in the factory yard or sent to the
forefront Of the battle. We have no
such hold over our workmen, and until
they awake to the naked truth that we
are fighting for our very existence and
that their apathy is endangering their
own skins. it would appear that we shall
not have overcome this risk of the short
age of ammunition
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THE PARISIENNE
RECOVERING FINELY
FROM WAR SHOCK

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
Paris, May 26.-Having finished her
knitting work for the soldiers, at least
until another winter campaign opens,
and having become accustomed,
though not calloused, to the emotions
of war, the Parisienne has become her
coquettish self again.
Yvette Guilbert has said a,nuse-
ments are necessary that the tradi-.
tional gayety of France may not be
smothered by melancholy. Her sister
Parisiennes have decided that neither
must they neglect their toilets too long
lest they lose their traditional charm
and grace. Timidly at first but now
quite resolutely, they are occupying
themselves with their own toilets.
Madame Bartet, of the Coincide
Franchise. writing to the soldiers in
the Echo des Tranchees'' published
at the front, declares that this revival
is one Of the sYrest signs that 1.-The
heroes are going to return"
At any rate war styles and war col
ors are losing some Of their severity
and sewing girls are more numerous
at the popular MONDAY restaurants.
Discretion remains the predominating
note in the newer robes but they are
less sombre and the liberal use of lace
relieves their monotony. A great
many dinner gowns in black tulle with
lace flounces are seen, occasionally re-
lieved by string Of pearls. Lace is
also used freely with silk muslin and
navy serge.
Though heightened interest in other
styles than the tailor made gowns has
furnished business enough to justify
the reopening of more dressmaking
shops wages have not risen to the old
level. A premiere (forelady) of one Of
the rue de la Paix houses, who re-
ceived $4,000 francs, a year before the
war, was invited to come back at 15.-
900 francs. while one of the inspectors
OF the sewing room, who earned 5000
francs a year. was asked to accept
1900 francs. The latter. considering
that advantage was being taken of the
situation, sued her employers for a.
months salary at the old rate and got
it.
The head of a house in Place Ven.
dome says there is a rapid business
recovery at present-due, he thinks, to
confidence in an approaching end of
the conflict.
In headwear, the aigrette, though
dying hard, Is still seen, but generally
so conspicuous among the more dis
Greet and popular cocardes and ro-
settles with ribbon trimmings that the
wearers appear painfully conscious Of
being out of tune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-06-10
VENERABLE STEAMER
MOUNT WASHINGTON
HAS Been Rebuff

The old steamer Mount Washinstn
which has been sailing up and d.,
Lake Winnepesaukee for 43 years, y
been launched once again after N
virtual rebuilding and is now reaa]
for 43 years more OF usefulness. 1
boat has been hauled out all wht
at Alton Bay and has been in
hands of all kinds Of workmen vi
have virtually rebuilt the venersss|
craft from keel to flag pole. Amd9
other things that have been done
the boat has been the placing q neJ
gathering paddle wheels whick Y
probably increase her speed a. Y
q knots an hour.
The Mount Washington has aiSn.
been 1reedy for her build, but III
change will without. doubt greatly vi
crease it overswhat It used to be. ~
engines and boilers have been reDu.
also. and nothing has been left 70
desired. Capt. H. A. Blackstone
commander Of the boat. has been
hand through 1t all and has sen
1t that everything was done el's~
according to specifications.
This is the fourth time. by the y"
that the boat has been hauled ou' =
built over during her long exis's -.
and in each case the workmen
been from the shipyard crew Of
liam McKie Of East Boston. the
who does most of the work on
coast steamers.
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A BRITISH PRIVATE
REIGNS FOR A WEEK
AS KING OF YPRES

(Associateds Press CorrespondencS5
Dunkirk,, France, May q. -rhe story
Of the British private Who made him
self King of Ypres AFTER the,dirsts bon
bardment of that city last November,
is being told at the British Headquart-
ers.
When Ypres was bombarded in No
vember the British withdrew their
troops from the town. but did not re-
move the civil population. There
was one British private who did not
leave with the rest, for he was asleep
In cellar. Next morning he awoke
TO find Ypres without any authority,
and not liking that condition Of affairs.
he set about governing it himself.
He kept the citizens under an iron
discipline. had hooters shot at sight,
and though himself inclined to the
bottle. prevented drunkenness in others.
The Inhabitants called him the King
OF Ypres. but his kingship lasted only
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PITTSFIELD

The death Of Mrs. Susie (Morrell)
Mills, wife Of w. B. Mills Of Bangor,
occurred at her home Tuesday after
noon. after long illness.
Mrs. Mills was the daughter Of Mrs.
Sarah Morrell and the late John F.
Morrell Of this town. She passed her
life here with the exception Of a few
years residence in Newport and in
Bangor. Besides her husband and
mother, three daughters, Marguerite,
Bessie and Violet; sister, Mrs. Clin-
ton B. Smell. and a brother. Collins
Morrell Of this town, survive; all of
whom have the deepest sympathy of
friends.
The remains will be brought here
at 100 Thursday afternoon and flu
neral services will be held at o'clock
in the Free Baptist church. Rev. s. C.
Whitcomb Of Bangor officiating.