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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-25
GERARD CLAIMS
CONCES SIONS
AREINDICATED

Washington, April 24.-Indications that
powerful influences in German politics
are opposed to any action by the Berlin
government which might lead to the sew
france Of diplomatic relations with the
hted States are understood to be con-
famed In confidential dispatches received
'"'dE ny the state department from AM
o"Ssador Gerard. Socialists and labor
""''efs are reported as being particularly
"NeiSe TO any such move.
''heF dispatches from Mr.. Gerard were
r''' 70 contain strong intimations that
"'' htfilh government would make some
'0nr'Sslons to the United States. 1t is
'''" uncertain. however. whether the con-
''SS'ohs Will be sufficiently broad in their
s.ope TO meet the American demands for
"'e immediate abandonment of present
"Ie'hods Of submarine warfare
'H1ciais allowed it to become known
"'"' MI Gerards dispatches indicated
,""' Germany would go to great lengths
:, !" preserve friendly relations with the
Nn'ed States, Mr.. Gerard is understood
" nave gained his views during CONVEX
raUohs with Berlin officials, including
i"reisn Minister Won Jagow.
'Continued on Page e-Column ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-25
ACCOMMODATION
OF THE NEGRO
SOLDIER FIGHT
lei Pas0 Police Receive Report of
Fight Between Carranza
and American Forces

Ell Paso, Tex, April 24.-Neither
General Bell at Fort Bliss, nor mill
tary headquarters at Columbus. N. NJ.
had any information early today re-
garding Mexican report that Ameri-
can Negro soldiers had an engagement
with civilians at Satevo. The report
which is not credited said several Ne
groes were killed.
Early today the local police received
report that fighting had begun be-
tween Carranza AMI American forces
at Satevo.
The information is said to have come
from influential sources in Juarez. The
police believe the report to be true. 1t
was said that several Negro soldiers
had been killed in the fighting.
At Fort Bliss nothing had been heard
of the reported clash but an immedi-
ate investigation was started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-25
Military Advisers of
u. S. and Mexico to
Meet for Discussion
Scott and Obregon to Talk Situation over Before
Formal Answer to Carranzas Note

Washington, April 24.-F'urther de-
velopment in the pursuit of Villa and
the relations between the United States
and the de facto government of Mex
leo now await personal discussion Of
these subjects by the senior military
advisers of the two governments.
A conference between Maj. Gen
Hugh l.. Scott, chief of staff Of the
American army, and Gen. Alvaro Obre-
son, minister of war of the de facto
government was ARA ged late today
to take place probably in Juarez. Cen
eral Scott is now in San Antonio,
Texas, and Gen. Obregon is thought to
be already on his way north from Mex
leo City. They may meet tomorrow or
Wednesday.
Carranza's Agreement
Announcement that Gen. Carranza
had agreed to the conference was made
by Eliseo Arredondo, Mexican ambas-
sador- designate, who paid second
visit to Secretary Lansing today to
communicate the fact Mr.. Arredondo
called at the State department first to
say that his government asked that
some reply be made to the note Of
April II. suggesting that American
troops be withdrawn from Mexico. A
similar request was transmitted by
Special Agent Rodgers at Mexico City
The ambassador was informed that
no reply could be made to Gen. Car
ranza's note at present. Secretary
Lansing is understoo to have made it
plain that the Washington government
was anxious that Gen. Scott be given
a chance to talk the situation over with
General Obregon before a formal an
swer was prepared.
Officials declined to disclose the
source of the suggestion of the con-
ference. General Scott, however, has an
enviable record for conducting friend
ly negotiations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-25
Question to Be Decided in Bay
State Presidential Primaries
Today Concerns Preference for
Roosevelt
THE COLONEL DISAVOWS
CAMPAIGN IN HIS BEHALF
If Gardner-C Cushing Bird Wash
burn Quartet Be Elected Will
Be First Open Contest Decla-
ration for Roosevelt

Boston, April 24.-Whether Massa-
chusetts' delegation to the Republican
National convention shall be commit
ted to Theodore Roosevelt as the par
ty candidate for President is the
question Of principal interest to be
decided by the presidential primaries
tomorrow. The two rival delegations,
one pledged for or against any can
didate," the other committed to a
stated preference for Roosevelt, closed
their campaign tonight after having
brought most of the elements of
the Republican party of this state into
the fight.
Should the Roosevelt adherents con-
troll the delegation, it would be the
first instance, it is claimed, in which
any state had declared for his nomi-
nation in an open contest. Such a
declaration would be only implied,
the ballot without designation or
pledge. Col. Roosevelt disavowed the
campaign in his behalf here. Selec-
ton Of the "unpledged" delegation, it
was contended in advance by some fol-
lowers Of the former President, could
not be construed as rejection of his
name for that reason.
The Rival Delegations
The delegation running without
stated preference is headed by Gov.
Mccall and Senator Weeks, both of
whom have been named as possible
presidential nominees, Senator Lodge
and Former Senator Crane as delegate
at-large. Those favoring Roosevelt
are G. D. Cushing, c. S. Bird, Con-
gresham A. P. Gardner and State
Senator r. NJ. Washburn. Complete
tickets have been named by each fac
ton in 16 congressional districts.
The Democratic candidates for places
on the delegation to the ST. Louis con-
vention are agreed that President Will
son should have the support for re-
nomination and are to be without con
test except in few districts. AS a re-
suit interest Jagged and speculation
developed as to what extent Demo-
cratic voters would enter the Repub-
lican primaries to express their per-
sonal preferences. Leaders of the par
ty stated that there would be no large
movement in this direction, but indi-
cations were not lacking tonight that
Democrats would vote for Republi-
can candidates.
The Prohibitory party will also hold
primaries, delegates to be named by
stickers on the regular ballots. There
are no contests.
Will polling places open until 9
o'clock in many places, it was thought
the result might be doubtful until
early Wednesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-25

Washington, April 2.-Aroused by Mi
nority Leader Mann's success on two
occasions today in keeping the army bill
as amended by the Senate from going to
conference, House leaders declared to-
night that without further delay they
would force their legislative program
through with the aid of special rules.
A rule to discharge the military COM
mittee from further consideration of the
army bill and to permit the Speaker to
appoint House conferees after debate on
one motion to recommit will be reported
by the rules committee tomorrow. Major
ity members of the committee will sug-
gest an houEs debate on the motion, but
If this is not agreeable to the Republi-
can minority debate will be limited to %
minutes on each side.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-25
ALBANY OFFICER
SHOOTS TWO MEN
AFTER ASSAULT

Albany. N. Y, April PA policeman.
felled by brick thrown by a striker.
today shot one man probably fatally and
wounded another less severely Several
men were more ore less seriously injured
by missiles The trouble originated when
a band of 300 strikers from various trades
attempted to induce masons to leave work
on a parochial school Failing in their
efforts the strikers tried to drive the
workmen away by throwing bricks. The
policeman, who with drawn revolver had
ordered the strikers to leave, was struck
in the breast by brick and fired his first
shot while falling to the ground.
Neither Of the men shot was directly
responsible for the shooting. though the
police say the man reported dying was
among the assailants Of the workmen.
Police reserves dispersed the crowd att
sr making 20 arrests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-25

SEVEN VILLA
FOLLOWERS
CONDEMNED
TO DIE MAY l9

Deming, n. NJ. April 24.-The seven
Villa followers who were captured
after the raid on Columbus and con-
victed of murder in the first degree,
were today condemned to die May 19
by Judge Edward L. Medler.
The prisoners pleaded that they
were ignorant of where they were 60
ing at the time of the raid and that
they were forced to follow Villa I'M
der penalty of death.
Six OF the bandits listened unmoved
to the sentence of death, but the sew
enth, Jose Rangel, who had been
wounded in the raid and was carried
into court on a cot cried for mercy.
Judge Medler ordered the prisoners
to be sent to the penitentiary for safe
keeping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-25
IS
AGAINST Won
|GEL RELEASE
Authorities Believe He
Must Stand Trial and
That Papers Must Be
Held
Office at go Wall Street Not
Part of German Embassy at
Time of Arrest and Seizure

New York, April 24.-Evidence IRE.
scented here today before the federal
grand jury investigating the alleged
plot to destroy the Welland canal es-
tablished, according to federal authori-
ties, that Capt Franz Won Papens for
mer office at so Wall street was not a
branch OF the German embassy when
Wolfe Won Igel was arrested there on
April IS and papers claimed by the Ger
man ambassador were seized.
The papers are now in the custody Of
the department Of justice in Washing
ton. They were sent to the capital by
United States Attorney Marshall at the
request of the state department follow
ing Ambassador Won Bernstorff de-
mand for their return on the ground
that they were seized on German terri
tory.
Attorney General Gregory and the To-
cal prosecuting officers, insisted that
the former offices of Won Papen was
not German territory. The state de-
partment announced that the return of
the papers rested on this point. 1t also
had an important bearing, it was said,
on the status of Won Igel whose release
the German ambassador demanded, rep
resenting that he became a member Of
the embassy in December 1915.
Confident Of Trial
Assistant United States Attorney
Roger B. Wood, in charge Of the prose-
cution Is understood to be confident that
as a result Of today's testimony Won
Igel will have to stand trial and the
papers will not be returned.
Continued on Page eCoIumn y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-25
THE WEATHER
PROBABLY FAIR

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Probably fair Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-25
Boston Forecast

Boston Forecast
Boston, April 24.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity:
Generally cloudy Tuesday and
Wednesday; not much change in tenn
perature; moderate variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-25
TAKE UP RURAL
CREDITS BILL

Washington. April A.-The Senate today
began consideration Of the long-pendins
rural credits bill, to establish farm loan
banks. Senator Hollis. in charge of the
measure, outlined its provisions and urg-
ed it's enactment.
When Senator Hollis had outlined the
bill it was temporarily laid aside. no 9TH
or senator being prepared to speak, and
the Senate took up uncontested bills on
the calendar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-25
CHANCELLOR TO
MEET THE KAISER
BEFORE ANSWER

Berlin, April 24.-(Via London.)-It is
understood that the German reply to the
American note will not be delivered be-
fore the imperial chancellor has another
opportunity of comforting with the EN-.
ner0r
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
Copyright by Edward J. CIode.
PROLOGUE.

Robert Anstruther, an Englishman
travelling in Russia, is harassed by the
police, who are seeking for any one
connected with the Polish Freedom
fraternity, of which Count Peter Val
dener is the leading light. Anstruther
in an odd way comes upon the count
who is dressed as q servant accom
panying a young girl. The count Is
later killed in an accident, and An
struther befriends the girl. A police
official attempts to arrest them, put IS
out Unanswered by Anstruther. who'
for the girls safety, accompanies her
on the way to Pulta, ten miles away.
She is Volna Drakona, she tells MN,
daughter of the dead count. A thrill
ing horseback ride to Cracow followed,
during which Volna unfolded many OF
her secrets. Difficulties We're encoun-
tered, the couple, posing as brother Y
sister, being held up by military au-
thorities. Caught in a storm, they re-
quested a woman farmer, forty miles
from their goal, to pat them up for the
night. Their hostess and her husband
try to murder the pair, but Anstruther
IulllS Cllc IHpltS vi lllclI. 11C AioiNA' 40
evidence for the police the poison
which she had tried to give him and
Volna. The police arrive and attempt
to arrest all four. but the old hag up
sets a burning lamp. and in the excite
mcnt Robert and Volna escape. They
make their way to Kervalje, hoping
to get help there from the priest, Ia
Their Ambrose. Learning that Robert
has influential friends in Russia who
could help him in any predicament- the
priest advises him to surrender to the
police. who would then he thrown off
the track of Volna. He bids Volna good
by without telling her of his sacrifice,
but she forces the priest to reveal the
arrangement. Robert is Their arrested
and taken to Warsaw. where he at
tacks the bullying police chief, Colo
mel Bremenhof. Volna gets word to
General Eckerstein, Swedish minister,
that his friend Robert is in prison,
and he is quickly released, only tc
discover through the general that Vol
ma is engaged to the brute BremenhOf,
Robert, despite a warning of an i'm
pending revolutionary move, of which
his friend Count Ladislas Is a leader,
goes to the latter to learn more about
Nolna. Ladislas, too, is in love with
Eolna. Robert promises to leave the
field to his friend. also to aid Nolna
to escape from Warsaw. The two go tc
Nolna's home and while there get the
report of a massacre at Petersburg
Nolna's mother is arrested by Bremen
hof upon a tJumped up charge which
he had used as a club to make NOlna
promise to marry him. The police
come for Volna, who escapes will
Robert. The revolt spreads. Robert
wishing to confer with Count Ladislas
runs into the hands Of Police Agent
Bruski. His captor shows a suspicious
friendliness, suggesting a way Rcber'
can escape from him.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
Swallowed.

r THOUGHT quickly. Il don't think
it matters. But you can help me
in a much more important affair.
Have we a friend in Colonel Rre-
memoirs house-his private houSe:'
IT am there myself" he answered,
with his dry smile.
Could you get me admittance?'
mo; impossible
"If I were once inside could you
help me?"
at the risk of both u lives"
when will you he there?"
'Tomorrow. I expect. Tonight the
raids on the fraternity leaders have
brought every special among lis on
duty. Tomorrow the military will be
called out"
eff l am not detained at the depart
ment tonight could you bring me a po-
lice uniform to the Hotel Vladimir"
Yes. One of mine. We are pretty
much the same height. BY whose or
ders""
'"To serve Count Tuleski. There are
certain papers in Colonel Rremenhof's
safe which we must have"
"1mpossible." he said, with a shake
of the head. He carries the key al
ways, and when he is absent Il man is
always posted in the room.'
(Which room is it"'
"The library, the room at the back
of the house on Your left as you enter.
But there are usually half a dozen
men on guard in the house."
AT what time after dusk does the
colonel return home"
sat 6. He dimes With his mother
and sister"
of you see me in the house tonor
row YOU will contrive to be III hand
should any n be called by him. That
IS all. God keep us ALL | said, re
~memhering Jacob Poscn's parting sal
utation at Kervatje.
God keep us ALL he repeated.
We reached the department soon aft
erward, and after Il short delay | was
taken in to RremenhOf, who received
me with n half suppressed. malicious
chuckle. My guard, Burski, reported
that l had called at Ladislas' house
and the explanation I had given.
Bremenhof sent him out Of the room
Il scarcely expected to see you herr
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
Cause For GIadness.

The peSsimist was suffering from
rheumatism.
Every bone in my body aches,' he
complained.
you ought to be glad you are not a
herring said the optimist.-Life.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
Nearing the Limit.

Her FatherCan you give my daugh-
ter all the little luxuries to which she
is accustomed. Her Lover-Not much
longer. I've been doing it for over a
year now, you know!-Philadelphia
Bulletin.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28

"Well, Maggie, you're a year mar,
rfed. How do you like your husband?"
"SOber, mum."-Houston Post.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
No More Fairy Tales,

"Children are getting all mixed these
days.
"What's on your mind:'
"My little nephew only knows Robin
Hood as a character in a comic OPERA"
Pittsburgh Post.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
Canine Rudders.

NdnTNe nUQueTS.
"The dog" said the scientific gentle.
man, sometimes steers himself with
his tail"
uses it to guide his wandering bark,
does hep asked the irresponsible
| humorist.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
In This
Merry
World
Just as Good,

"Did he leave footprints on the sands
of time?"
mo, but they took his thumb prints"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
fewness.

"Why is it that as the Indian and the
bison become extinct their pictures ap-
pear on our currency?"
81 don't know, unless they r con-
sidered symbolical of Scarcity
Washington Star.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
Knew What He Wanted.

Dealer-This engine will develop sew
enty horsepower, and without a vibra-
ton.
Buyer-And how much with one? I
want the best money can buy.-Lam-
pooh.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
PjIina II On.

Tough luck. l could hardly find
work enough to keep myself occu-
pied"
"And now?"
"Now they have given me an assist
ant."-Detroit News.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
The Sort.

"You looked very sympathetic when
Mrs. Jaggers was talking to you. Was
she telling you a moving story?"
II should say so. She's been In six
houses in as many months. '-Balti-
more American.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
A Literal Fall.

81 hear the newly weds had a falling
out Yesterday.
$50 soon? What was it about:'
about the turn in the road yonder.
Their rear tire blew up."-Baltimore
American.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
Patience.

"Patient man, isn't he*'
Yes, indeed. Even when he is in
the greatest hurry to dress he will pa
tiently stop to disentangle his neckties
from his wife's hair nets without COM
plaining."-Detroit Free Press.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
In Bad.

Maude-How does your family like
your new Teller:
Mabel-Not at all. Mamma says he
will run If YOU say Boo" to him, III
papa says he will run il you say 'Buy!"
to him.-Puck.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
Sarcasm.

Guest (glancing at check totaD-Is
everything down here?
Waiter-Everything, sir.
Gu%est-Just cross off the china, linen
and table. l didn't eat them, you
knOw.-Boston Globe.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
Getting Down to Ca:

81 would go to the ends of the earth
for you
LET US have some plain talk" said
the girl. Am l to understand that you
will take ME around the world on the
wedding trip:'-rhiladelphia Bulletin.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
Its Use.

Nick-What good is an asbestos cur.
tain, anyway? Nax-Keeps the show
from being roasted.-Yale Record.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
Tired Out,

"Is the first edition Of your book ex.
hausted yetw
mo. Why?"
II thought it might be from standing
so long on the counters" Boston
Transcript.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28
Those Proofreaders!

1.-The toastmaster called my speech 4
trophy of good sense"
odd expression rather neat,
though"
Yes, but the types made it atrophy!!"
Judge.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-07-28

thought chilled me.
From where we are going. the
square in front of the Church of st.
Paul. They have an ugly look, and
we shall have Petersburg over again
if they don't shake themselves free
from the rabblc. And it may be even
worse here, for the fraternity have
brought in arms and are prepared to
resist. There will be fighting before
night
''Spoken very much like a police
agent that" | exclaimed,
He shrugged his shoulders. "One
gets the habit. | suppose. | was a po-
lice agent long before | joined the fra
tcrnity. and one judges of things from
that standpoint at times. See, they
have swept the square clear, he add
ed as we reached the church.
And at this point We'll part COM
pany, please
He assumed great surprise. Part
company? Why. we have seen scarce
ly anything yet"
II mean what | say
He paused, and then his manner
changed. Il am really sorry for this.
Mr.. Anstruther.'
"Sorry for WHAT
"Of course | have seen that | was
not wanted. but the fact is | myself
am being watched. | am compelled to
keep with you for an hour OF So
Go Be C~ontinucu.)
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PMDNE
EElL POO EOME lffs
WILL PACKED.

In their morning walk Jessie and
her mother passed the home Of a
LADY who Was SD ul that "a large
quantity OF straw had ben strewn
over the street 20 deaden the noise.
The straw aroused Jessles curiosity,
and she asked many questions about
IT,
1T has been put there" her
mother explained. because last
IS eek they brought "A little girl baby
70 that lady who lives there.
Jessie cast one last contemplative
look az the straw
"Wel. AN I've got 10 say is that
they brought her well packed. she
remarked.