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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26

control of it, The forces of war, are too
terrible for nations henceforth to be per
mitted to use them at their pleasure.
Yet ! indulge no illusions about the oc-
currence of International disputes in the
future. But just as men have. in the
course Of civilization. learned to put ju
dicial tribunals and executive agencies of
the community over the quarrels of in
dividuals, who are themselves bound to
keep the peace. so it is a fair question
whether this European War is not the
permitted to draw the sword against one
another without the permission of the
community of nations.
The first step in the path Of reform is to
find some substitute for force in the set
Element of disputes between nations, and
disputes between nations will continue as
long as the human race endureS. The in
dividual is no longer permitted to take
the law into his own hands Why should
the nations be permitted to? The instinct
of individual revenge has been superseded
tives. Why should not the instinct of ma
tional revenge be superseded by disinter-
ested agencies to investigate the facts. to
suggest Cancellation. to offer arbitration.
determine the equities Of each case and
similar executive power to enforce its
DEGREES?
To substitute those agencies for force
putes is the high task to which in the
advance of civilization this generation
mas been SO clearly and so imperiOuSly
summoned by the frightful conflict now
raging in Europe: Who is to lead the hu-
blessed reform? I answer. without hest
tation, America. For America alone of
the great world powers has remained
neutral in the present struggle.
But there is profounder reason why
America should be designated for leader
ship in this advance of human civiliza-
tion. The ideal dearest to the American
heart is peace-peace with liberty and
justice. And throughout their entire his
tory, the American people have set them
selves deliberately and enthusiastically to
find substitutes for war as means Of ad-
justing international differences. We
have been prolific in suggestions. Boards
of conciliation, arbitration tribunals, an
international court Of justice; in a word,
every agency for the pacific adjustment
Of international disputes which the
Hague conferences have legalized or even
outlined as ideals-all have been the pro-
duct of American idealism. the offspring
Of American devotion to peace.
| If civilization is to advance, some inter-
national control of war must be devised.
America is the natural leader of the
movement The League to Enforce Peace
raised the standard and offers the pro-
gram.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
OAKLAND
Much Interest Manifest Over
Observance of Memorial
Day; the Program

The exercises for the Sund: before Me.
moral day for the patriotic organizations
and friends will be held at Memorial hal
at 20 +. NJ. Rev. H. S. Trueman will
preach the Memorial address and a cho.
rus choir will furnish the music
On Tuesday, Memorial day, the process.
sion will form at las p. NJ and move a,
, O'Clock 10 march to the cemeteries to
decorate the soldiers graves and will be
formed in the following order: Citizens
band, Waterville; j. W. Gilman Camp
No. %, S. of ", as escort; Sergt. Wyman
Post, No. 81, G. A. r., on foot: Serpt
Wyman Post in automobiles; Sergt. wy
man W. r. c. in automobiles; J. w. Gill
man Sons of Veterans Auxiliary in auto
mobiles.
Orator of the day. Hon. L. r. Garlic
ton of Winthrop. and clergymen Of
Oakland in automot lies; citizens of
Oakland; public schools of Oakland
and all other organizations The exer-
cises at the cemetery will be as fol-
lows: Invocation by Rev. p. A. A. Kill
lam; dirge by the bard; Sons of Vet
erans,.. Memorial services; decoration
of the graves; recall to colors; salute
to flag by detail of Sens of Veterans;
exercises at mound by w. r. c. as
sisted by school children, under the
direction Of w. r. c.; exercises on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
REPUBLICANS DENOUNCE naval
BILL AS INADEQUATE; URGE that
ALLOWANCES make j. S. Navy
SECOND GREATEST OF WORLD

now ready for the California ana ZEN
nessee. SO that all might be finished su-
multaneously The bill should provide
the report declared, for the full NUMBER
of men required on peace oasis ana
should authorize the President to order al
his discretion enlistment of such addition
al men as the navy might need, not to ex-
coed the ss,762 recommended by the gen.
eral board.
Minority Report
I'VE have % submarines built and
building" said the minority report. the
lowest estimate of our requirements by
any naval authority is $50"
The general board advised expenditure
of 100000 on the aeronautical service
the report pointed out. Commenting on
the proposal for a defence council, it said
Experience in modern wars has led all
other great nations to establish such a
council to insure unity, continuity and CO.
operation in all branches of national de-
fence"
The minority declared the omission OF
dreadnoughts in the reported bill will
further increase the existing shortage Of
powerful fighting ships of the dread
nought type
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
BENJAMIN PARE,
FORMER STURGIS
DEPUTY, BEATEN

Lewiston, Me. May 25.-Benjamin
Pare of 1872 Pine street, Lewiston, a
former deputy sheriff and Sturgis
deputy, entered ST. Mary's General
hospital, Lewiston, Thursday, as the
result of injuries received in Lewis
ton Tuesday night.
Mr.. Pare was found in an uncon-
scious condition near the Lewiston end
of North bridge by police officer. APP
parently he had been the victim of an
assault He was badly bruised about
the head and shoulders, had sustained
a severed artery over one of his eyes
and rupture of the ball of the other.
His Jaw was badly swollen.
DR.. j. E. Dupras, Lewiston city ply
stefan, was called to police headquar-
tiers to dress the mans wounds and
he ordered him removed to his home.
AS to whom his assailants We're. if
any, Mr.. Pare made no statement to
the police. Robbery was not thought
to be the motive as none Of the mans
belongings had been disturbed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
MERRILL SPROUL
PA SSES TESTS
NAVAL ACADEMY

Brewer, Ne. May 25.-Merrill w.
Sproul Of this city. who recently took
the preliminary or educationar tests
for entrance into the United States
Naval academy at Annapolis under
appointment by Congressman Guern-
sey, has received word that he pass
ed successfully, the mental tests re-
quired of him in that preliminary ex-
animation. He has been notified to re-
port at Annapolis June 10, for the
physical examination necessary before
he can be admitted to the entering
class in Americas famous school for
naval officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
PRESS CENSORSHIP TO BECOME.
MORE LIBERAL IS DESIRE OF
THE GERMAN LAW MAKERS

Deputy Pfleger complained that the
chancellor was dependent upon the
army commanders, who are enforcing
martial law and who claim the right
to set aside the orders of the chancel-
lor whenever they regard them as in
compatible with public safety Deputy
Pfleger demanded the complete aboh-
ton of the political censorship. He said
that people who behaved as the Ger
mans have done during the present
war must not be kept under intellectu-
al thralldom.
Subjects Barred
Deputy Emmel of Alsace, Socialist,
pointed out that the military com
mander at Strassburs would only per-
nit the deputies from Alsace- Lorraine
to assemble upon conditions that they
did not discuss military or political
matters
Deputy Liesching. Progressive, de-
clared that the most urgent question,
after the food problem, is the protec-
ton Of the people against the throt-
Ting Of freedom of speech
The chamber adjourned without
taking a vote. j.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26

The Kennebec Association of Pas
Noble Grands met with the OaKla%
Past Noble Grands at the Baptist Ve'
try Wednesday afternoon and eyenlhs
AZ being present. During the a1'e'
noon. fancy work was enjoyed and raw
orable recipes of the members "e'
sold. A feature of the entertainment
was fish pond which was much en-
joyed. Members were present 1ro"
Clinton, Vassalboro, Waterville, far
field. Albion, Augusta and Oakland
very fine supper was served at cioe'
after which a social hour was en1oyeu
The next meeting will be held WI"
Fairfield in June
There will be a food sale at Mur'h'
vestry Saturday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Curtis leave n"
Kineo for the summer on Saturday. o.
Ralph Hoxie was visiting friends u
Clinton Thursday.
Mrs. Ethel Trask was the mother "
twins Thursday morning-a boy weish'A'
10 pounds and girl weighing pound''
The postponed meeting of the Inv
Club was held at Murray vestry Wedh. !,
day evening. % being present. wh'..
was enjoyed and refreshments Of ~
cream and saltines were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26

Washington. May 3-Republican men,
bers of the House naval committee. in a
minority report submitted to the House
today, denounced the sal, 600, 900 naval APP
preparation bill reported by the MAORI
ty as wholly inadequate and urged more
liberal allowances to make the United
States navy second greatest in the world.
The minority says the majority report
ignores opinion of navay experts and rec
concentrations of Secretary Daniels and
was based on a compromise between In
terests which wanted no additional naval
protection and those which wanted only
a slight increase.
Provisions Of New Bill
The Republicans recommended that the
bill provide for two dreadnoughts omitted
by the reported measure, six battle cruis-
ers instead Of five, 50 coast defence sub
marines instead of 20. $3,5O0,0o0 for aircraft
instead Of 81. 900. still greater increase
in personnel, creation of national de-
fence council and means for rushing the
building program by using more than one
shift of workmen daily.
The report suggested that the two
dreadnoughts be built according to plans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
Dexter

Co. a. End Infantry, NJ G. s. NJ. wa.
given practice march Thursday even.
ing as part of the regular weekly
drill.
Silver Lake Encampment. I. O. o, F..
will entertain the members Of Plymouth
Lodge and Martha Washington Lodge
Of Rebekahs at Odd Fellows hall Fri.
day evening.
Cards have been received here an.
nouncing the marriage in Minneapolis
of George E. Goodwin, formerly in the
millinery business in this town and
Mrs B. Ida Mead. Mr.. and Mrs. Good.
win will reside in Minneapolis. where
he is now engaged in business.
The members Of Rebecca Weston
Chapter, D. A. r. will attend divine
services Sunday morning at the Con
gregational church in company with
Stafford Post, G. A. r. and the mem
bers of the Relief Corps. The sermon
will be delivered by Rev H. Lincoln
Mackenzie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
COLBY COLLEGE

Colby will be represented by three
men in the National Intercollegiate
Track and Field meet at Boston on
Saturday. These men, Walter O'Brien.
Thomas F. Joyce and Mark Thompson,
left Thursday for Boston accompanied
by Coach Harvey Cohn. OBrien will
run in the two mile, Thompson in the
one mile and Joyce will take part in
the discus and hammer throw. Colby
is not expected to score but will be we'll
up in the running. Joyce has been
training hard during the past week and
he will probably make a very good
showing, considering the men he will
be competing against OBrien and
Thompson will be matched against
some of the best runners of the east
and will have to work hard in order
to come through.
In the absence of President A. ]. Rob
erts at chapel on Thursday morning the
exercises were conducted by Professor
Thomas B. Ashcraft of the department
of mathematics. Professor Ashcraft
delivered very short but interesting
talk on the Goodness of Cod
Bliss NJ Mariner, rs, who left col
lege several weeks ago on account of
illness, has returned and resumed his
studies.
Schuyler M. Heron, Syracuse '95, Of
Winchester, Mass, was caller at the
Delta Epsilon house on Thursday.
Word has been received from Murray
Morgan, Is, who has been fighting in
the trenches in Belgium, that he is
back in the trenches again after hav-
ing passed his furlough in London.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
GEORGE COLEMAN
Ex-bANk CASHIER
TO Be PAR0LED
National Board of Parole at
Washington Acts Favorably
on Coleman's Petition for
Clemency

Boston, May 25.-George W. Coleman.
who is serving a 15-year senterce for
wrecking the National City Bank Of Cam
bridge by thefts Of more than 100000, viii
be released on parole within day or ito,
federal officials here learned today. The
national board of parole, sitting at Wash
ington has acted favorably on Coleman's
petition for clemency, according to dis
patch from S. H. Duehay, president OF
the board.
Coleman has been a prisoner at the
Greenfield jail for six years and official
reports credited him with good conduct.
The thefts of Coleman from the bank,
it developed at his trial. were inspired by
big Bill" Kelliher, gambler. who prof
tied by the clerks losses at gaming tables
in this city and New York. Keliher is
serving an 1s-year sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26

Berlin. May 24.-Via London, May 25.
The Reichstag devoted this afternoon
to a discussion of the press censorship
and other features of martial law
which are causing dissatisfaction. The
budget committee moved the adoption
Of resolutions requiring the military
authorities to obtain the consent of the
chancellor before they order the sus-
pension Of the publication of any news
paper and asking the chancellor to in
troduce a bill securing the people
against encroachments on their civil
rights in military matters.
Another resolution asked the chan
celior to guarantee the impartiality of
the censorship and its restriction to
military matters only.
BIames Censorship
Several speakers complained that the
censorship has grown worse rather
than better since the last discussion in
the Reichstag. One grievance which was
complained of in particular is that
newspapers continue to fall under the
han of the military authorities for re-
publishing articles which have already
appeared in other parts of the country,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
LEWISTON MILL
STOCKS ADVANCE

Livormore Falls. Me, May 25.--All
mill stocks in Lewiston are higher.
Bates went up 21A to 2712 and andre
scoggin made the unprecedented ad-
vance of 121 points to 3O1.
This is probably the highest figure
that Androscoggin ever reached.
Recent prices for Continental at
private sale show advance of 10 to IL
points.
There is great desire to pick up lots
of Lewiston mill shares for investment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
PRESQUE ISLE
BUSINESS men
HAVE FIRE LOSS

Pressure Isle, Me-, May 25.-Damage es-
timated at nearly $4,000 was caused to-
of business and two tenements in small
frame buildings on Bridge street. Just off
Main street. The insurance aggregates
$4,000. The stores were those of McEach-
eron & Tribou meats and groceries; Ben
no ,Nadeau. plumber S. Christopher,
fruit; Paul E. Caron and Mrs Acara, res
taurants, and E. T. Lewis, barber
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
ATTY GENERAL
GIVES APPROVAL
FEDERAL BOARD

Washington. May 25.-Attorney General
Gregory has approved the recommended
ton of the federal parole board that
George W. Coleman, the Cambridge,
Mass, clerk who was convicted several
years ago of misrepresentation Of funds Of
the National City Bank Of Cambridge.
He will be released in a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
EDWARD PERRY
DIES AT BALL GAME
IN PENNINGTON

Pennington, Me. May Backward
Perry died suddenly of heart trouble
Wednesday afternoon while attending
the ball game at Strong. Mr.. Perry,
who was 6s years Of age. was a we'll
known farmer living on Tory hill in
the town Of Freeman. Wednesday he
went to see the game between Farm.
ington and Strong high school teams
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26

played at Strong, Suddenly he was
seen to drop to the ground. He was
ouickly placed in an automobile, but
died before a physician could be
reached.
He is survived by three daughters
and a son, Lee Perry of Strong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
POSTPONE ACTION
ON NOMINATION
LOUIS BRANDEIS

Washington, May 25.-By unanimous
consent, action on the nomination of
Louis D. Brandeis to the supreme court
was postponed by the Senate today at
its executive session
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26

alter by school children under the o.
'ection of the Ladies' Auxiliary; salul'
TO flag by Sons of Veterans; Assemoh
and TIPS; salute to flag at Lake View
cemetery by Sons Of Veterans. Return
to hall, followed by concert on lawn
School children intending to nafcn
VIII report at the High school bu!l'
ing at 40 P. NJ. on Memorial Day "
Comrade Chas Bartlett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
MARRIED
HANCOCK.

HANCOCK.
South Penobscot-May 20, Fred Bridges
and Annie Herrick.
KENNEBEC.
Augusta-May "a, Herbert Edison Locke
and Margaret Grosvenor Lowell.
Hallowell-May "a. George Burleigh
Moulton and Mona Warner.
PENOBSCOT.
Dexter-May q, Charles Hall and Carrie
Thomas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26

Queen Mary of England heads a
crusade to induce society women to set
an example of economy in their per-
sonal expenditures. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
GREECE FIRM ON
SERBIAN t ROOP
TRANSPORTATION

Berlin. May 25.-By Wireless to
Sayville).-It is reported from Athens,
the Overseas News Agency says, that
Count A. De Bosdari, the Italian min
lister to Greece, and j. Guillemin the
French minister, have been recalled by
their governments because of the
failure of their efforts to obtain per-
mission for the transportation Of Ser
bian troops through Greece.
The Entente allies endeavored vain
ly to persuade Greece to permit them
to transport the Serbian army at Cor
fu, Greek island off the west coast.
overland to the Saloniki front. They
were reported to have threatened to
employ forcible means. but Greece
persisted in her refusal. 1t was an
nounced in London recently, that an
amicable settlement had been reached
and that there would be no infringe
ment of the neutrality of Greece.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
Sehurman Letter.

The very horrors Of the present war.
the titanic forces Of destruction which 1t
Nields-themselves presage II not an END
OF war. at aJy rate some internationai
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-26
Gardiner Gibbons wrote:
Gibbons Letter.

MY dear Mr.. Taft:
I regret that owing to previous engage
ments il will not be possible for me to at
tend the conference of the League to En-.
force Peace, over which you shall have
the honor to preside.
Although unable to attend l am inter,
ested in the purpose of thig meeting and
hone for far-reaching and permanent re-
suits. .,
After reading the plan. as outlined pre-
viously in Philadelphia. l am inclined to
haHeve that 1t could be worked out in
practice by the use Of little more good
will among the various nations. Inc pan
is a sane one for 1t does not make the
mistake of disregarding the fact that nu-
man nature in the future VIII pc very
much the same as today and yesterday:
e,iminated. the same Is true of their
weaknesses, but much can be done 70
curb the one and to strengthen the otner.
These facts are borne IN mlno IN tne
,,ronosals Of the League. For TINS reason
fi1ey hold out good promise or more and
ing peace II nations would only Apply 70
nne another the same principles OF chart
ty which Christ our LORD taught must oe
nracticed among individuals.
tho gentlemen composing this convention,
and that of the eminent Presiding Omcef,
I feel assured material progress VIII ne
made towards greater peace ana sooo
will among all nations. =,
With sentiments Of highest esteem, l
veryfaithfullyyours,
James Card. Gibbons
President Schurman wrote in part:
Sehurman letter.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-01-17
tones Wants a
FewDays' Time
to Accept Bid
Manager of Champion Will
Not Decide Just Yet Which
Proffer for Willard-Moran
Bout He Will Take.

Kansas CITY. IAN. i7.--Jcss W Hard,
heavy weight champion pdeilist, arriN- .
ed here today to talk over with TON
Jones his manager. bids submitted
yesterday Tor "a hRht between the
champion and Frank Moran of Pitts-
burgh. Jones told friends he wanted
q couple OF days 10 think thing
over before deciding.
Among the promoter, bddins Tor
the battle who waited here Ia ascer-
tain Jones decision, we're Jart tui
ley. who made an oftcr Of 100000 ~
Wizards share of the proceeds; TAR
ncy Oldheld, the automobile racer
who with Jim CoHwroth, would take
the contest tu Tia luann. Mexico; ara
Biny Wellmun, representing Tex
Rickard. OF New York. II Curlcy
lands the fight he VIII present Il IN
New York.
willard expects 10 SO to Excelsior
SPRINGS. Mo. soon, to besin prelmi-
mar, training ne declared he was ir
Hrst class condition,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-01-17
Receipt of Renewed Pledges
From First Chief of His In
tentions Outstanding Fea-
ture of Mexican Situation.
STATE DEPARTMENT
Is PREPARING DATA
President Soon to Answer Fall
Resolution by Production Of
All Facts in Case, Is Gen.
eral Belief.

.
Washington. Jan. l,..- proparp tion
by the stptc department officials OF
data tor the senate rohirding the de
iacto government In MvNico and re-
ccipt of renewed assurances from
General Catranza that hc would make
every effort to run down and punish
those responsible for the murder of
American citizens near santa yrabel.
Mexico. were the outstanding develop
monts today in the Mexican situation.
The data Is being prepared for Pres
id,nt Wilson for transmission to tn"
senate foreign relations committee IN
response To senator Fans resolution
calling foi reasons which led To- the
recognition ot CSrranzi The com
miI,cc VIII meet Wednesday to con-
sidcr the nomination nt Henry l..
Fletcher To be ambassador To- the car
rauZ.t government. winch viii form
the basis of formal consideration ot
the Mexican problem. II is generally
admitted that nothing can he done
toward Mr. Fletcher confirmation
because of Rcpublir,n opposition.
pending the receipt ui the president \
reply 10 senator FAILS resolution. II
is cNpocte' To- reach the committee in
time for the meeting wednesday.
General Carranzas renewed assur-
ancos came In dispatches through
Consul Silliman "a Qucrctaro aud Eli
SEQ Arredondo, his amNa-Jdor dosig'
nate here.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1916-01-17
U.M. W Officers
Try to Reach a
WageAgrcemenl
Delegates Gather at Indianap.
oils for Biennial COpven-
tion; Plan Is for an Inter
state Contract.

lndinnnpolis Ind. Jan. IL Al IN
terstato Joint conference of operators
and uuion miners from the central
competitive biiuminous coal district
win he held in Mobile. Ala. beginning
l'ebruur, I 10 c1doaVor To- arrange q
wage scale tor tho four districts IN
tcrcsttd.
The central competitive districts are
made up of the Illinois. Indiana, ohio
ana western p"pnsylynuia soft ,pai
fields The mine uWnurs IN thrs" die
tricts formerly had iour-statr
.ugrcom"ut with the union miners but
It was ahrogatrd s""eral years ago.
sinc. which Tine Zach state concluded
IT, own contract with the union cm-
plnyes. At "A conference here today
between the officers of the uniun ana
rcproscutntiSrs OF the operators rf-
forts we're made 90 bring about arW
inter state agreement
Leaders from various districts IN
Gown appear optimistic with regard
io the mining situation.