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The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-07

Miss juliet Featherstrm, OF Fort f'iO-
ason. formerly social editor OF tpe
News, who is spending awhile III hau-
rel with her brother and sistcr-in-la"'
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Featherstun, az
rived this morning TO be the guest 10Y
a few days Of Mr.. and Mrs Walton 4.
Bobo on Main street
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-07

Green Bay. #is.-The state conven-
ton Of the Elks has brought large
to Green Bay, and the city
entertaining five thousand members.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-07

The Rev. and Mrs. George II. Thomp-
son were called to Grange, Miss, Tues
dav bv the serious illness of Mr..
Thompson's brother, Nh z. T. Thonp-
son whose death occurred this morn
ing. The sympathy of a large circle
of friends is with Mr. Thompson IN
his bereavement
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-07

Mrs. j. l.. Williams has returned to
her home in Indianola, after 4 visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Wilson at their
home on West Pine Street.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-07

Mrs. c. L. Clark, Of Inverness is Wis
sting her mother-in-law and sister-ln-
law, Mrs. T. a. Clark and Mrs. }. r..
Hutchns, Jr., on Buschman street.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom l.. ODonneu, OF
Sanford were visitors in Hattiesburs
Tuesday enroute to New Orleans
where they viii spend a few days.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-07

Mrs. P. c. EdminstOn and baby,
Mary. are visiting relatives in Vicks-
burg and from there will 90 to north
Louisiana to spend awhile. They viii
return to Hattiesburg in about two
weeks.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-07

Mrs. /. l.. Major and mother. Mrs
Stevens, returned this morning to
their home in Epley, after few days
visit to friends.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-07
9 . 9 e . 3 o . 8 = = . . 4

Herbert Taylor will be the name ct
the little son, who came June l to
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ii. BOOzer.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-07

Miss Mary Cecilia Foley, who IS
student at ST. Mary's College at Mon
roe, Mich, will leave there about the
fifteenth Of this month TO visit rela-
tives in Ann Arbor, Mich, and Toledo,
o. She will return 10 Hattiesbur8
q hnnt June 21
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-06-07

ylry Of these similar parties.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
Bares Many Secrets on
Witness Stand at the
Trial for Murder of
Father-in-Law - At
tempted to Kill Wife's
Aunt
Stole from Mother.in-Law, Fra
ternity Mates and Dental
Supply House-Father Tells
of Insanity in Family

New York, May 25.-Dr Arthur War
rem Waite calmly recounted on the
witness stand tonight, in an effort to
save himself from conviction for MUIR
der by showing that he was of I'M
sound mind, how he attempted to
cause the death of Miss Katherine
Peck the wealthy aunt Of his wife,
and his own benefactor by feeding her
disease germs. He also told of try
ing to kill his wifes parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John E. Peck, in the same way
before resorting to poison. He testi-
fed, in addition regarding his rela-
tons with Mrs. Margaret Horton, his
studio" companion.
Used Ground Glass
Waite said he put ground glass in
can of marmalade and gave it to
Miss Katherine Peck prior to his mar
riage. He also put disease germs in
a can Of fish and gave that to her.
Afterward, he frequently gave her
germs Of other varieties. including ty-
phoid, while he was studying bacte-
r1ology.
He tried to produce the germs him
self, but his cultures failed and he
purchased them. He was able to buy
germs of pneumonia spinal meningi-
tbs, typhoid and other diseases.
For "Certain People"
What did You want of the germs"
he was asked
Il wanted to give them to certain
people," he replied
Germs Not viruIent Enough
The trouble with the germs Waite
said was that they We're not virulent
enough. He began to take an inter-
Continued on Page 5-Column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
Germany S Reception
Of Wilson Allusion
Newspapers Give Place of Honor to the Presi-
dents Suggestion of Possibility of the
United States Mediation

berlin. May 24.--tVia London Ma
,'--'Delayed).-A wireless dispatch
'ii Tue United States giving the sub
rL I'Ne OF PRESIDENT Wilson's speech at
'"i'o''e n. G.. in which he alluded
'' possibility OF American media :
- III the war, is given the place of
s'o' IN the morning papers. The af-
81 ol reoitlons return to the subject
VA 'ieir comments. together with the
, interest shown by the German
:. SHOW how important this news
is regarded here.
Receptive Attitude
;, ihoueh definitely stated nowhere,
Nm. IS little doubt that Germany is
or u consider tender Of good
,iaS 70 lnausurate peace nesotia-
&C.. Inc former attitude in the high
i6ea 4.'i'eFs that America had disaual-
for. "erseil as a peace mediator on &C
il ~ u ner shipments Of munitions
d. we ailies has now changed. If Pres
Ma wilson can hold out any tangi-
posSioilltles that peace NAV result
donh.s MS mediation Germany un-
such ulS VIII be willing to consider
=, suggestions as he may offer.
sphin ms receptive attitude is naturally
Is 'ee' TO the condition that Germany
nouno, Jockeyed into a position of an
ider. ' ing Ter readiness to accept Pres
the .,,;s nson good offices only to find
asss.., ies later rejecting the tender and
peace ing that Germany is suing for
80 mere is equally little doubt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26

i, 20 advance against the Russians north
of Olyka station southeast of Lutsn
was repulsed by the Russians.
Austrians RepuIsed
In the region southeast of Trent and
across the border in Italy, Rome re-
ports the repulse Of Austrian attacks
and the throwing back of the attack :
ers In disorder. In the Astico region
the Italian are replying effectively to
the bombardment of the Austrians.
In the Asiago- Sugana valley district.
the situation is unchanged
Petrograd reports junction of
Russian troops with the British forces
In the region of kut-El- Amara. The
Russians came from the region of
kermanshah and Kasr-i- Shirin in
Persia. northeast of Bagdad This an
nouncement probably refers to the
force of Cossacks which was officially
reported several days ago from Lon
don to have joined the British.
In connection with the fighting near
the Persian front, Constantinope re-
ports that the Turks have stopped the
advance of the Russians in the region
of kasr iShirin and also defeated
Russian attachments at Sulaminish.
north Of kasr-i Shirin.
Unofficial advices from Athens say
that heavy bombardment and infan-
try actions have taken place on the
Macedonian front, and that Entente
Allies have dropped bombs on several
towns in Serbia held by the Teutonic
Allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
French Holding the
Germans at Nearly
Every Verdun P oint
Terrific Commandments and Furious Infantry
Attacks Continue - Italians Report
Austrian Attacks Repulsed

The battle of TerGun continues un-
river, northeast and northwest of the
fortress. the Germans are keeping up
their unprecedented hcmbardments and
vicio'-' infantry attacks while the
French are replying to the German
guns shot for shot and are holding
the Germans at almost every point
One more gain however has been
made by the Germans. After recap
turing Fort Douaun ont and taking
trenches south and southwest Of the
fort, the Germans to the west have oc-
cupied a section of French trenches
following series Of attacks. in all
of which they were repulsed with
heavy casualties. except where they
penetrated the French lines
Around Douaumont heavy artillery
duel is in progress and northwest of
Nerdun the Germans have increased
their artillery fire against the French
on hill 304, probably preparatory to
another infantry attack for possession
Of this much thought for vantage point.
On Russian Front
A German attack against the Rus
slams west of Dalen island gave them
momentarily the possession of Rus
sian advanced trench. a counter at
tack by the Russians dslodging the
invaders. An attempt by the Teutons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26

that the great masses of the people
aside from the professional hotspurs
in the newspaper Offices would willing
ly see America in the role of peace
Intermediary. despite the persisting
bitterness over the munitions ques-
ton.
American Arms
AS matter of fact little is heard
nowadays, either from the general
public or from the press on the sub
ject Of American shipments of arms.
President Wilson's declaration cannot
be said. however. to have made a good
impression in Germany as far as the
so-cdlled "armor plate newspapers,
like the Tages Zeiturg and the Tag
lische Rundschau are concerned. Other
chauvinistic organs take occasion to
fail President Wilson with bitter and
uncompllmentary phrases and even a
moderate paper like the Lokal Anzie-
ger declares that the President should
first demonstrate the impartiality Of
his neutrality by making good his de-
mand for respect for American rights
against England. He would then have
an excellent chance. says this paper, Of
succeeding in his peace mission, at
least as far as Germany is concerned
The rumors Of mediation have al
fected the Berlin stock market. War
babies which have been generally
weak. dropped lower still on reports
that America and otLer neutral coun-
tries were contemplating a tender Of
their good offices as peace mediators.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
Funston Names Officers

General Funston has been instruct
ed to recommend officers for appoint
ment, as the court will be composed
mainly of members of the Texas
guard. If the men present themselves
to the proper officials before the court
convenes, Mr.. Baker said, the case
will he dropped.
So tar no steps have been taken to-
ward prosecuting New Mexico and Ari-
iona Guardsmen, who. like the Texans,
have failed to present themselves for
muster A further report from Gen.
Funston regarding them is awaited,
Bakers Statement
Secretary Baker tonight issued the
following statement explaining the ac-
ton of the war department.:
The Dick bill provides as an offense
the failure on the part of men of the
National Guard to present themselves
for muster when called upon by the
President to do so. One hundred and
sixteen members Of the Texas Nation
al Guard are reported to have failed
so to present themselves. Under the
Dick bill. they would be guilty of fail
ure to present themselves for muster
when the pending legislation is ap-
proved and the militia of the states is
re-organized and federalized, thereun-
der, the obligation of the enlisted men
of the National Guard Will be to pre-
serve constitutions of the United
States and their respective states and
the lawful orders of the President and
the governors Of their respective
states. Thereafter when the President
issues call to the National Guard the
call will of its own force muster each
member of the National Guard into the
federal service and it will no longer
be necessary for the men to present
themselves for muster.
The offense denounced by the Dick
bill. therefore, will be impossible as
it will not be required that the men
should present themselves for mus
ter. The Dick bill, not being repealed
expressly, remains in force. The 116
men in question having taken an oath
to preserve the constitution of the Unit
ed States and to obey the lawful or
ders of the governor of Texas and not
having yet taken an oath to obey the
President as commander i'll chief, must
still present themselves for musterb
They are capable therefore. Of COM
hitting the nffense in the Dick bill and
Continued on Page 12-CoIumn 4)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
No Definite Plan

Mr.. Wilson did not disclose any def
mite plan OF action IL may have form
Mated in regard TO peace. nor author
ize formal statement Of his attitude.
His callers gained an impression, how
ever that the President would enter
lain suggestions that he extend his
good offices to the belligerents. Those
who discussed the general subject Of
peace with Mr. Wilson construed his
remarks as probabl forecasting to
some extent what he will say here la
ter in the week regarding the League
TO Enforce Peace. The impression has
obtained in official circles that his err
marks at that time would have an i'm
portant bearing on the peace discus
SONS recently in Berlin and London as
we'll as in the American press.
Mr.. Wilson pointed out to his callers
that there are many elements in the
situation in Europe. all of which must
Re taken into account in consideration
Of peace proposals. While he is eager
TO see the conflict ended as soon as
possible. the White House visitors
HfIt dpIt W SdtHtl IMPRESSION lDdI
a move by the United States to bring
il about is in immediate prospect at
least.
international Tribunal
Rep. Hensley of Missouri discussed with
Mr. Wilson his amendment to the naval
bill adopted by the naval committee, au-
thorizing the President to invite other
nations to participate in conference at
tile close of the war with the object Of
setting up court or other tribunal to
settle International disputes. Mr.. Hens
ley told the President that he believed
this amendment made the naval bill an
assurance to foreign nations that the
United States was armng for defence
only. not for any offensive purpose. and
vas ready to enter in an agreement to
settle international dspu. amicably.
The President did not commit himself
dehnitely 10 the amendment hut Mr.
Hensly gained the impression that he was
favorable to the general principles IN
volved
while Mr. Hensley would not reveal de-
tails Of his conversation with the Presi-
cent, ne said he left the White House sat-
lsiied that the President would do every
nlhs possible to bring about peace in
europe and to maintain it after the war.
Mr. Hensley said that he believed the
people Of the United States generally
were looking to the President to play an
important part in minimizing the danger
u war IN the future. He told the Presi-
"eht ne saw no reason why the time
should not come when an International
court would have the same standing az
me United States supreme court and
"nen ITS decision would be respected in
the same way.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
Commercial Organiza-
tons of United States
Make Impressive Re-
spouse to Canvass by
c. h a m Der of Com
merce
Overwhelming Vote for Uni.
versal Military Training,
Building Program to Put
Navy in Second Place and
Army Staff's Recommendation
for Army Increase

Washington. Nav o5.-Advanced
Preparedness steps, including univer-
sal military training. a building pro-
second place among the worlds naval
powers, and an army increase that
would meet the recommendations Of
the general staff have been endorsed
by overwhelming majorities in refer
rndum just completed among CONNER
cial organizations throughout the
country holding membership in the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States.
A Record Vote
The referendum, which officials Of
the chanbe declared tonight had fur
nished the first authoritative index to
preparedness sentiment among bust
ness men. brought out the largest vote
recorded in the series of canvasses
made by the organization on public
questions. Member bodies in AZ states
and in Alaska the Philippines and
Hawaii participated.
Tire Proposals Endorsed
On the broad question of general
preparedness" $40 organiza tons voted
favorably and only eight negatively.
The vote for universal military train
ing was $50 to IS. The navy in
creases proposed in the query submit
ted were indorsed 952 to 10 and the
army increa ses 94e 10 Il.
A proposal to create a council of
national defense to aid in developing
the army and navy {; long the lines of
continuance policy and act in an adj
visory clpa city with The President ard
Congress was endorsed 912 to 46. A
correlative proposal for staff of in
dustrial mobilization to aid the de-
Tense council by irsurang effective
availability of the nations economic
resources was given 925 favorable
votes to Al against it
Creation of general staff of the
navy was endorsed 946 to 10, while
$50 votes were recorded in favor Of
additional officers Of the regular army
CONTINUED on Page 12-Column 81
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IRISH REVOLT
CENTER LITTLE
STIRRED BY TRIAL

Dublin, May 25.-Astonishingly little
interest is displayed here in the trial
of Sir Roger Easement, both in politi-
cal and general circles. Easement was
almost entirely unknown here before
the war. Since then vague reports of
his activities in Germany have been
all that reached the Irish public not
withstanding he was IT. touch with the
leaders of the recent rebellion. The
importance attached to his connection
with the Sim Fem revolt both in
England and abroad, is not quite un-
derstood in this country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
AN IMPORTANT
ARREST THURSDAY
BY BOMB SQUAD

New York. May pa man giving
the name of Adolph De Leeuw. 81
years old, native of Holland, was
arrested tonight by Capt Tunney, head
CT the bomb squad" of the New York
police, charged with revealing the con-
tents of government documents and
Offering for sale in violation of the
penal laws.
De Leeuw is accused Of offering to
reveal to Capt. Guy Gaunt. naval at
fache of the British embassy, the con-
tents of seven letters, four of which
bore the seal of the Imperial German
embassy at Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
CAR REPA|RERS
KILLED UNDER
CAR AT BANGOR
Signal Set to Keep All Moving
Trains Away from Men Was
Dragged 80 Feet

Bangor. Me, May 25.-Three car re-
pairers employed in the Maine Central
freight yards in this city were killed
this afternoon in the yard when a
string of five cars were shifted on to
the track on which was the train, I'M
der which they were working. The
dead are James E. Michigan. Bangor;
Walter w. Richardson and John 7. KEEL
ley of Brewer. A signal that was sup
posed to keep all moving trains away
from the accident was dragged 80 feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
Prompt Decision

The action of the srand jury follows
the preliminary hearing before po-
lice magistrate at which Easement and
Bailey withheld their defense and We're
held withc"- bail pending the grand
jury deliberations.
Seventy five grand Jurors we're sum
moned before Lord Chief Justice
Reading and from their number 81
were selected to decide whether in
dictments for high treason should be
returned against the two prisoners
Their decision was reached promptly
The jury returned true bills after a
short elaboration. The judge fixed the
trial of Sir Roger for June &C.
Judge Explains Law
In explaining the law to the jurors
the judge stated that it was necessary
treason should be proved by overt
acts. In the indictment against Case
ment as it stood, he said, six overt
acts were mentioned.
The court nominated Alexander Sui
Ivan of Dublin ana Artemus Jones,
who appeared for the defence at the
preliminary hearing, as counsel for
Easement. 1t is understood that Prof
J. II. Morgan, who took part in the
defence at the preliminary hearing,
also will appear but under the stat
ute only two attorneys can be NOM
mated.
Holman Gregory and w. T. Smell
were named to defend Bailey. Thomas
Scanlon, member q Parliament and
one of the secretaries of the irish
party, also will appear for Bailey
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
Court Martial Will
Iry 116 Members
ofTexasN at'lGuard
President Will Appoint Members Recommend
ed by Gen. Funston No Steps Yet
for Prosecuting New Mexico
and Arizona Guardsmen

Washington, May o5.-President Will
son will personally appoint the mem
bers of a courtmartial. which will try
116 members of the Texas National
Guard for refusal to present them
selves to be mustered into the feder-
al service.
Secretary Baker made this announce
ment late today:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26

Washington May 25.-Iresident
wilson told callers today that the in
,eryeotion of d neutral in behalf CT
peacc in Europe could rest only on q
mutual understanding by the belliger-
aots that terms to be arranged are to
conserve the interests Of all, and of the
world at large rather than those of IL
particular nation or group of nations
.moue the warning powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
ASKS PRESIDENT
THAT MEDIATION
BE SUGGE STED
TO BELLIGERENTS
Resolution Introduced in the
Senate Thursday by Sen.
atOr Lewis

Washington, May PA resolution re-
ible with the public interest, to suggest
to warning nations of Europe that the
United States undertake mediation, was
introduced in the Senate late today by
Senator Lewis Of Illinois to lie on the
table for discussion later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26

Trial for
June 10th
T rue Bill F GU n d
A g a n S t Sir Roger
and Daniel ]. Bailey
THE GRAND JURY
STAND ANNOUNCED

London, May o5.-The grand jury
today returned true bills against Sir
Roger Easement, leader of the Sim
Fein revolt, and Daniel J. Bailey, the
his accomplice.
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THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Weather forecast for northern New
England Cloudy Friday: Saturday
probably fair.
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Boston Forecast

Boston. May 25.-Forecast for Bos
ton and vicinity: Friday fair: Satur
day probably fair: seasonable temper
allure, moderate variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
Peace Influences at
Work in Washington

Hopeful Indications Are Read in Administra-
ton Attitude and Reports from War Centers
Wilson Explains Terms of Possible Peace
Senator Lewis Introduces Mediation Resolu-
ton-German Newspapers Feature Media
ton Suggestion
The sun., 1916-02-14
NO CONFIRMATION HERE.
BuIgnrinn Minister aud En bn - y
Onirinis without Word.

WAsHrS1roS. Feb ID stephen Pan
aretoff, Bulgarian Minister e. the
United Statcs, was without conirms-
tson to-nigh, ~ the reports from Athens
tha, the bulgarian iovernmcnt has
made overturcs to the Entente Powers
for separate peace. Tn. German
and Austrian embassies also had heard
nothing OF It. The repcr, is not cred
tied in thcS. quarters and at the .m-
bassies and legations of the Entente
Powers u was admitted that no of,icia,
confirmation had been received
In German circles the reports ar. re-
garded as part OF "a. Eutent. Allies
propaganda 10 SOW disCord among the
allies Of Germany and Austria such
attempts, I, D. said. vii n" fIt.l. II,
Is denie! that Germany aud NuStrL,
have shirh"d their rart IN 'he Balkan
campaign ana l.f' H." burden 20 Ia.
carried by Bulgaria
Officials Of the American Government
are EkcaIsr s.cpt.tAl concerning ,h,
reports In these quarters attention
was called 80 tho fic' that periodically
reports are received from one sid. or
the other to the eject that individual
Powers among the smaller countries
are suing or about to sue for separate
peace
So far as Germany is concerned II,
is sltl IN authoritative. quarters that her
peace terms Nll insist that Hulglri,
shall re, share Of territory IN III.
dism-nherm"ut ~ serbia. tho other
parts going to Austria Hungary. Monte
negro and perhaps Greece ON N. other
hand ticrriigN. II = declared. never has
had any intention other than a r.~tnra-
tipt "f B"lg!um's iHdep"uI"uo"