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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13

definite form than a statement by each
side of what steps i IS proposed to take
toward checking raids along the Texas
border, renewed with the attack on
Glenn Springs
The most advanced post on the expedi-
ton is PIC miles south of the border. No
move to the south will be made, 1t is I'M
derstood, except on definite information
that will permit a cavalry dash to break
up band and quickly return to its base.
Movements of CarranZa troops toward
the Big Bend region were assumed here
to be directed toward an effort to round
up the Glenn Springs raiders from the
south while American forces are pressing
them from the north. Officials saw no
reason to suspect any but friendly inten-
tons behind the movement.
Preca utions
There has been nothing more than sus-
picion, it is stated, on which to base fears
that Carranza garrisons may turn on
Gen Pershings forces. AS matter of
military precaution, Gen. Funston and
Gen. Pershing have shaped all their plans
to guard against any such eventuality,
but officials here do not believe that it
is probability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
French Recapture I'M
pOrtant Points about
Verdun as German
Attack Loses Vigor
Switching their attack from the Yer.
dun region against the French the Ger
mans have begun sharp offensive
against the British line around Hull
luch.
Admitted by British

Preceding their movements with the
usual heavy bombarGments the Ger
mans loosed an infantry attack against
the British lines in the region of Ver-
miles and were successful in capturing
first line trenches over a front Of about
500 yards The British admit the loss
Of the positions, but say part Of them
were re-taken in a counter attack.
Berlin declares that in their defense
Of the trenches, and especially later
in the counter attacks, the British suf-
fered heavy casualties and in addi-
ton lost men made prisoners and Sow
eral machine guns captured.
Aroudn Verdun the French on the
left bank Of the Mouse have recaptur-
ed points of vantage previously taken
from them southeast Of Haucourt by
the Germans. mbardments are again
taking place in the vicinity Of LIE
Mort homme and Cumieres and against
the French first and second line
trenches on the right bank Of the
Meuse between the Haudremont wood
and Vaux. A German attack southeast
of Fort Douaumont was repulsed.
Considerable infantry fighting, which as
yet has been without result. is in pro-
gress on the Dvinsk and Jacobstadt Sec
tors of the Russian front. Petrograd re-
ports that German attacks at several
points here and farther south have been
repuSed
In the Austro-Italian theatre intense
artillery actions are ensuing in the Col
Di Lima zone, and the Italians have put
down two Austrian attempts at attack
against captured positions at Mount
Cukla.
Petrograd reports further progress for
the Russians fighting against the Turks
near the Persian frontier with Bagdad as
ed to take the offensive, but Petrograd
says the movement was repulsed.
Farther north, near Aschkala. which
is situated some so miles west of Ere
rum, the Russians claim to have made
further progress westward. This, how
Constantinople. which says the Rus
slams driven out of their positions at
Mount kope. west OF Erzerum, are
making every effort to maintain them
selves in new positions.
Two other leaders in the Irish rebel
mandant general of the Irish Republi-
can army, and John McDermott have
been tried by courtmartial and shot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13

Mary j. Burleigh, daughter of Ben
jamin and Anna Bither, and the young
est of family of fifteen children, was
born in Linneus, Maine, November 8,
1871. She taught school in her native
town for several years, and was mar
ried there to Edwin C. Burleigh on
June IS, 1863. With the exception Of
Mrs. Boyd, who was born in Bangor,
Maine, all her children were born in
Linneus, including her oldest son,
Clarence B. Burleigh, who died in Au-
gusta six years ago.
Mrs. Burleigh was in many ways a
remarkable woman. Starting with
clear and definite conceptions of re-
suits to be accomplished, she brought
to their achievement a tireleSs energy
and capacity for organized and sys
tematic effort at which her family and
friends have marveled. Throughout a
long and ideally happy married life she
has been the loyal friend and adviser
of her husband, and a co-worker with
him in all the varied business and
political activities of his busy life.
Mrs. Burleigh was broad minded,
charitable, tolerant, and possessed Of
that exquisite tact in her dealings with
others which can have It's source only
in a kind heart and refined sensibili-
ties.
Her ideals were of wholly unself1sh
type. The dominant chord in the life
Of this sweetly gracious woman was
that Of sympathetic and unselfsh SER
vice. Her greatest happiness lay in
making others happy. She loved chill
dren, and children wcrshipped her, for
they are quick to respond to sym
pathetic comprehension of their child
ish joys and sorrows.
In her family life she found ample
opportunity for that loyal devotion to
husband and children which was not
so much the fulfillment of conscious
mission as the expression Of an in
stinct.
Her own burdens she bore bravely
and uncomplainingly. During the last
few months her physical suffering at
times had been great, yet she faced the
future with a courage and optimism
which were the wonder and delight of
those about her.
Words are but symbols. and may
mean much or little, but this woman
has left to those who mourn her pass
ing the rich heritage Of her high and
fine conception Of the words wife. "
mother" "friend.' The paralytic
shock which suddenly robbed her of
consciousness while engaged in a labor
of love for others. also mercifully ban
ished all pain, and there came a
beautiful and peaceful ending to life
which had nobly fulfilled its high mis-
sion of comfort, of cheer. and of loyal
unSelfiSh service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
GENERAL OREGON DIRECTS
that TEN THOUSAND TROOPS
OCCUPY NORTHERN MEXICO
Disposition Result of Conference and Troops Will Assist in
tanning Order Along the Frontier-Danger of
Conflict Assured Remote

Ell Paso, Tex, May 12.-Juan n. Anna
dor, sub-secretary of foreign affairs OF
the de facto government of Mexico, who
participated in the conference with Cen
eral Obregon, minister of war, called on
General Scott today and assured him
that such troop dispositions as were
necessary 20 restore and maintain order
along the frontier already had been or
dered.
General Obregon. who will remain for
a few days at Chihuahua City, has di-
rected General Trevino to send 10000 men
into the states Of Chihuahua and Goa
hula
Immediate occupation of the district
about Parral has been ordered and what
the Mexicans regard as an adequate force
will be dispatched to the Big Bend coun-
try to capture the bandits and rescue
James Deemer, who was captured in the
Glenn Springs and Boquillas raid.
General Scott previously had assured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13

u.o-bington. May l2.-America' :
,.v, step in the negotiations with the
rn.er,a Allies regarding treatment OF
ram,ral commerce will he DELAYED on
.ccount of the implied threat con-
aimed in the German note OF May o.
:, which the Imperial government eX-
,,sssed confidence that in view Of the
,or orders issued for submarine war
,.-o rho United States could insist
,.or creat Britain observing the rules
# International law in dealing with
,,,de and reserving to itself complete
,bertv Of decision" unless this END
was accomplished
:. WAS stated authoritatively today that
ceranv's note had complicated the sit
nation, making II impossible for the Unit
Cd States to press its demands upon the
Allies at once without appearing to do so
.. tho bidding of the Berlin government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
MRS. BuRLE|CH'S
LONG SUFFERING
ENDS PEACEFULLY
A Mission of Comfort, Cheer and
Unselfish Service Closed Pain
lessly at Washington Friday
Night

Washington. D. c. May II, 1876
tSpeciaD-The friends and fellow
congressman of United States Senator
Edwin c. Burleigh We're genuinely
grieved to learn of the death of his
wife, Mary j. Burlefgh, Friday night
at 1915, as the result of a paralytic
shock sustained on Saturday. April 30,
from which she never recovered con-
seriousness.
Mrs. Burleigh had been an invalid
for several years, and for the past few
months had been confined almost en-
tirely to her bed
She is survived by her husband,
United States Senator Burleigh of Au-
gusta, Maine, four daughters, Mrs
Robert j. Martin, Mrs. Joseph Will
Hanson, Mrs. Byron Boyd and Mrs
Richard H. Stubs, and by her son.
Lewis A. Burleigh.
Funeral arrangements will be an
nounced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
HAROLD DUNHAM
SURRENDERS TO
u. S. OFFICIALS

Boston, May 12.-Harold W. Durham,
a former bank clerk, surrendered to
Federal officials here today and was la
ter arraigned on charge of aiding and
abetting Harold o. Hussey, cashier Of
the Bucksport National Bank Of Bucks
port, Me-, in alleged fraudulent trans
actions. Hussey was in court at Ban
gor yesterday, and was held for trial
later. 1t is alleged that Hussey issued
false certificate Of deposit for $4,000
in Dunham's name. and that they con-
verified to their use note valued at $4,000,
owned by the bank. Dunman furnished
$4,000 bonds for a hearing May 10.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
ALL BOSTON FISH
RECEIPTS MARKS
BROKEN FRIDAY

Boston, May 12.-More Ash were
landed in Boston during the week end
ing Thursday than have ever before
been landed in any city in the United
States within similar time, accord
ing to figures announced tonight. Sew
enty-ive vessels brought in 4,015,375
pounds of fresh fish, total greater
by half a million pounds than any pre-
vious available record. AS a result
dealers said wholesale prices would be
below normal for at least a week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13

Tucson, Ariz., May 12.--Mexican ban
dts are reported to have raided and
burned the town of Lochiel, on the
American side 80 miles east of Nogales
today
A telephone message received from
Washington Camp. near the border, this
afternoon stated that American soldiers
had crossed the line and visited Polaris
Camp but found the bandits had fled
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
SEEKS.
INFORMATION ON
THE PUNISHMENT
OF CO M WANDER

Washington. May 12,-Secretary Lans-
ing announced today that he had asked
Ambassador Gerard at Berlin to ascertain
the nature of the punishment imposed by
the German government on the COM
mander of the submarine which sank the
steamer Sussex. Mr.. Lansing said the
request was not in the nature of for
NAL inquiry to the German government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
40 Men Wanted
For Co. M, Augusta

Other states are being prepared
and companies enlarged. Why
should Co. M hold back? DONE
wait, enlist now; every man
helps.
Applicants may enlist at tho
Armory, City Hall, Augusta, every
Monday night between and 10
o'clock. Good references required
in every ease-Advs
may13-15xP.1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13

Wanted at once, 40 able bodied
men between the ages Of 10 and
IS to enlist in Co. M, I'd Inf, before
June list.
All equipment furnished, with no
expense to enlisted men. Ten days
Of instruction every August under
pay, and the experience is great
benefit to every man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
New Bandit Raids
Across the Border

Mexican bandits are reported to have
raided Polaris, mining camp, seven
miles below Lochiel, on the border yes
terday, driving out the Americans, who
escaped to Nogales in automobiles.
Colonel Sage, commandant at Nogales,
sent company of infantry and 20 cav
alrymen to guard Lochiel. Washington
camp and other towns on the American
side
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
Phineas Pingre, Portland, a Suicide.

Phineas Pingree, formerly a Boston
& Maine engineer. shot himself twice
il the head at his home. 81 Allen ave-
rue, Portland, Thursday afternoon.
and died at the Maine General Hospital
shortly afterward. He was 80 years
cid and had been respondent for some
time because of ill-health. He ranked
high in his profession for many years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13

Gold is being mined at a depth of
more than 5000 feet in South Africa.
and it is believed that the shafts can
be sunk 5000 feet more,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
Conference Failure
Brings mo Change in
Plans at Washington
Official Statement by A administration - Believe
"Gentleman's' Agreement Reached Officials
Find No Substantial Reason for Questioning
Good Faith of Carranzistas

Washington, May 12.-f'alure Of the
military conference at Ell PaSO to reach
definite agreement has brought no
change in the policy of the Washing
ton administration toward Mexico.
President Wilson and his cabinet dis
cussed today Gen. SCOTS report an
nouncing that the questions at issue
had been referred back by the conferees
to their respective governments for
diplomatic discussion. Later it was Of
fcially stated that the situation was
unchanged. There was no evidence
among administration officials Of great
ly increased concern over the events
at the border and in Mexico. Presi-
dent Wilson left this afternoon for a
week lend trip down Chesapeae bay on
the naval yacht Mayf1ower. Secretary
Baker took train for Atlantic City and
Newark, n j.. and will not return un-
til Sunday.
"GentIemans Understanding"
The text of Gen. SCOTS report of his
final discussions has not been made pub
lie. There are indications, however,
that he reached a "gentleman's under
standing with the Mexican war min
lister. though it possibly has no more
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
Boston Forecast

Boston. May 12.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Fair Saturday and Sunday,
not much change in temperature; moder-
ate northwest winds becoming variable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
MOST CRITICAL
SITUATION NOW
EXISTING ABOUT
SANTO DOMINGO
Banks Closed-American War
ships Await Developments

Santo Domingo. May 12.-The situa-
ton growing out of the differences be-
tween Dominican factions continues
critical To-day Rear Admiral Caperton,
commanding the American forces, visit
20 the American legation and discussed
with tie officials there what action
slould be taken. The banks are closed.
The United States gunboat Dolphin
ana torpedo boat have arrived in port.
No great war Of our time has ended
curing the winter months, nor, with
'ne exception Of the Russo-Japanese
war has any begun then. For CEN
Jury all wars have begun in the spring.
summer or early autumn. and ended
nelween March ana August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
James Connolly and
John McDermott Die
for Share in the Revolt
Two More Leaders of Irish Rebellion Pay Penal
ty Before Guns of Royal Forces

Dublin, May -, via London, 615 p
M.-James Connolly and John McDer-
mott were shot this morning for COM
plicity in the rebellion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13

Fortyfive per cent. Of American in
come is spent for food and 20 per cent
for rent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
America Delays the
Representations to
Allies Because of
Threat byGernany
Washington Feels That Suggestion Regarding
England Has Complicated Negotiations
and Next Move Is Uncertain

and consequently it was uncertain when
reply would go forth to the latest Brit
ish communication.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast for New England
and eastern New York: Fair Saturday
and probably Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-13

Real Estate For Sale:
A good ad a few days
NAV add hundreds to the
selling price.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-01-06
The Color Line.

The darby has a sense of humor pc
culiarly his own, and he by no means
objects to a joke with reference to lis
color-provided he makes it himself
There is a darby In Missouri who has
acquired considerable renown in his
locality for his taste in landscape gar
dening. He was employed in setting
out shrubs on the lawn of his employ
er. The owner of the place was no.
where to be seen, but number of the
gardeners friends were leaning COM
fortably on the fence at the foot of the
lawn watching the operation with alb
s~rbed interest. Another darby, who
was driver for physician living near,
looked curlously at this row of spec
tators and thus addressed the doctor,
who was just getting into his buggy.
"Doctah," very solemnly, 'dere's some
body daid at Mistah Jones', shore"
"Dead?" said the doctor. mo such
thing, Tom. should have heard of 1t
II there had been any illness In the
family" well. doctah," said Tom,
pointing to the row of sable individuals
who were hanging ON the pickets, "ef
dey amt nobody dald at Mfstah Jones,
den what TO is all dis heah mournin'
strung along de nce?"-Argonaut.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-01-06
A PREDICTION FOR YEAR 1916
Largest Crop Yet Produced in the
Pacific Northwest Forcasted

1t is time for the fruit growers OF
the North West to awake to the sit
uation that is rapidly coming upon
them. Estimates by men of expert
ence show tremendous tonnage in
prospect for 1916, and in face of this
it behooves the growers to give ear
nest thought to the question of mar
keting. Organization has done much
in the past to effect a broad distrib-
ution and in anticipation of the output
for 1916 good business judgment sug-
gests the strengthening of present or
CARNATIONS to meet the demand We,
the growers of fruits and produce in
this wonderful Northwestern country,
because of the promises of success
held out by you are going to build on
a foundation that will permit us to
place a structure able to withstand
the blasts of the most venomous ex-
halation. To the accomplishment of
this end we have resolved:
First-Reason and Sanity shall be
our only basis of consideration.
ond-Co-operatIon, real cooper
alton, shall be our one great endeavor
If the.year.
Third--A perfect product in per-
'ect pack shall be not only our aim
'ut our pride.
We know that by cooperating
loosely putting out pride pack, and
'eing reasonable and sane, we must
re successful.
By doing these things we will make
our memory-1916-one to be cher
shed and praised.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-01-06

blance of organization in the growing
of crops, but the most confused diver
sified jumbling of crops. Why is it
thus? Is it because farmers are yet
way back in the competitive age, out
distanced by most other lines of bust
ness? The farmer is the logical prey
of any agency that will take the pains
to exploit him. Why? Is it because
he is an ndependent-compet ask
ing no favors and giving none? If
farmers, were organized they might
be in a position to so arrange the
diversification of crops that would al
low of no serious overproduction of
any commodity, grains could be stored
at home or in warehouses at nearby
stations; the time Of perfecting other
perishable commodities could be so ar
ranged that there would be no over
crowding of distribution channels, and
the consumer obtain supplies as need
ed. The writer has no thought of
any line of business, or the
injury of any individual. But he
believes that much better method |
Of growing and distributing farm pro-
ducts could easily be arranged to the
good of all mankind than we now
nave; or have we a method?
MOSSBACK
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-01-06
Questions

Farmers, you are producing the
food that goes to feed all people of
the world You are producing con-
siderable of the stuff that goes to
clothe humanity. The question OCCURS
to me; of what account are you in the
sum of man on the face of the earth :?
In point of numbers, you are the
great majority. And as an industrial
class you are surely of vital import
ance. Is farming a business that
ought to entitle a man following it
to wholesome food, sufficient clothing,
and some means to enjoy life on a
higher plane? Mr.. Tiller of the soil:
are you getting it? Why are you not
getting it? Is anybody getting it?
Why is anybody getting it? If we
agree that farmers are entitled to the
best, or as good as, they produce, by
what method can they obtain it?
We notice in other lines of business of
business there are organized meth
DDS systematically carried out. Where
as in farming, there is not the sem
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-01-06
Taking Up the Recoil,

The quick firing field gun used by
the French and British is equipped
with a most ingenious device for tax
ing up the recoil. When it is fired the
gun slides along guides on the top of a
steel box, called the cradle Inside of
the cradle and attached 10 the gun is a
piston, which is driven by the recoil
into cylinder filed with elycerin. The
glycerin is forced through narrow
channels into Il reservoir fun of com
pressed air which ii further com.
presses. This friction brings the gun
to rest after it has recoi!ed. and then
the expansion of the compressed air
forces the glycerin back into the piston
and returns the gun to the firing po-
sition once more.-Science Conspectus.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-01-06
Important Notice.

Having failed in the attempt to dis
pose of all of our goods at auction, we
have an enormous stock of jewelry,
watches, etc, on hand and will con-
tinue to sell at the same cut prices we
did before Xmas-at cost and below.
and will do SO until our stock is dis
posed of.
Watch repairing which requires any
material we have on hand, such as
stats, jewels and main springs, will
be done at the prices advertised at the
beginning of our sale, viz: $3.50 stats
SITS; $1.50 jewels $1O0; and $3.50
mainsprings rs cents.
We are still doing flourishing bus
mess in our optical department. How
are your eyes?
RAY G. NEWCOMER.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-01-06
Grazed In the Fog.

1t is not usual for ship on the high
seas to elect to cast anchor on the deck
of passing steamer. but that is what
a four masted schooner did once in the
Atlantic. The two vessels grazed in the
fog, and the "catted" port anchor of
the schooner caught in the steamers
deck by fluke." 1t fastened to an en-
gineer's stateroom in such a manner as
to bar his exit but fortunately the
chain parted just as the room was be-
ing ripped into fragments. The schooner
followed the steamer to its destination
to recover her anchor.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-01-06
DAVE NICHOLS
Sheriff of Gem County.
Annual Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the Last Chance
Ditch Company will be held at Citv
HAIL. Emmett, Idaho, on Saturday.
January 8, 1916, at 2 o'clock D. m
Tor the purpose of electing directors
and transacting such other business
as may come before the meeting.
HERMAN WERLE, Secretary
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-01-06


Mark Twain at a dinner at the Au-
thors' club said: Speaking of fresh
eggs. | am reminded of the town of
Squash. In my early iecturing days
went to Squash TO lecture in TEN
perance hall. arriving in the afternoon.
The town seemed very poorly billed.
thought I'd find out If the people knew
anything at all about what was in
store for them. So l turned in at the
general store. Good afternoon, friend
l said to the general storekeeper. Any
entertainment here tonight to help a
stranger while away his EVENING" The
general storekeeper. who was sorting
mackerels, Strengthened up. wiped his
briny hands on his apron and said: i
expect there's goin' to be lecture
been sellin' eggs all day."